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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Dated March Is. 1865.

INC ueoG ~ the specie value, saying that
Involves no reputation. The rebel House
Representatives adopted resolution to
ourn March 8th.
he act of Congress creating the office of
eff of Staff to It. Gen. Grant, confers
{ appointment upon Brig. Gen. Rawlings,
0 has shared in the hardships and dangers
Gen. Grants campaign from Belmont to
present time, serving from Vicksburg as
eff of Staff.
he bill to repeal the section of the act
CHI provides foT the appointment of agents
purchase cotton and other products of in
dictionary States, was not vetoed by the
sident, but it was said failed to receive
signature, which amounts to about the
lie thing, viz: its failure to become law.
he packet James Watson, laden with gov
ment freight, large number of passen-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

sE- One of the use ful lessons which this
war has taught is, how much money il 10 pos
sible to give away. Before the war we pri-
ded ourselves on being benevolent people.
The donations to religious and charitable SO.
cieties were munificent. Now those gifts
seem insignificant in amount. The operation
of these societies is not checked. but new av-
enues are opened. where the stream of gifts
rolls in in bounteous and unhesrd of prnfu-
sion. The bounties to soldiers by tax or
contribution, the sum paid to the aid of SOL
diers' families and the charities of the Sani-
tary, Christian and Freedmen's Commissions.
taken together. form sum so vast as TO be-
wilder us. Five years ago, it would not have
been thought possible TO raise $4,000 in
Pierce County for any charitable purpose,
however noble it might be. Now we pay
half thst sum every month into channels
created by the war. and we are not impover-
ished or badly Inconvenience by it. The
war has learned US the lesson of giving.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
ROYAL GEORGE
WASHINGTON
CT AIM AGE N @ Y!
To Officers and Soldiers of Wisconsin.
their Widows and Heirs.

~ S. BUNDY. formerly of Wisconsin.
". and more recently of the Pay Depart
ment. Washington attends to all Gains in the
different Departments of Government, with
promptness and dispatch. He gives espe-
cial attention to the Settlement of Accounts
Of Discharged Officers. to Procuring Back
Pay, Bounties. Pensions and Claims OF Off
GERS for Horses Lost in the Service.
Both claimants and their agents throughout
the State, are invited TO address him by mail
c. S. BUNDY.
No. PAT F ST Washington, d. C.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Notice TO Creditors.

Piece County Court-In PROBATE. In the
matter of the estate of Dillon Hyde. de-
ceased.
To ali whom it may concern:
ETTERS of administration on said es-
IL tate having been issued to j. ID. Trum-
BILE, of Pleasant Valley, in said county, on
the sixth day of June. 1864. and the third
day Of April. 1865, being allowed and limi-
ted for creditors to present their claims for
examination and allowance, notice is hereby
given that the undersigned will. on Monday,
The third day of April next, at his Office, in
the city of Prescott. in said county. reesive.
examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased.
VIM. HowEs. County Judge.
Dated March Ist 1865 47-w
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
S259s 230

Since the above report was mac e, thee has
been retired, up to To-day, OF the circulation
OF the State banks the sum of sS20,794 In
most instances tn, banks that have retired
their circulation have not withdrawn a cor
responding amount of security. and in some
instances have Withdrawn none thus Rock
well d Co. s Bank has retired, So. 639 Of its
circulation since March LIST. but has not with
drawn dellar of security. Here we think
Is the amplest evidence of the perfect securi-
ty Of our State banks
1t is doubtless true that however good our
State ''onds may be, if thew wero forced to
sale in Wall street. they would not sell at par.
But no such exIgency will arise. The State
has the over and the disposition to take
care of lis bonds. The Legislature has
promptly responded to the action of the
brnks by the passage of Joint resolution de-
cIarlng that in any event the lOnds shall be
kept good, even if TO accomplish it tax must
be levied sufficient to take them up by the
State. This, however. will not probably be
necessary. In addition to the insurance hill
several other projects are preached for the
purpose of keeping the State bonds at par,
such as eXempting them from taxation. or
paying halt the interest on them in coin
The School aud swamp Land Commission
ers have also sent in a communication to the
Legls' atule, expressing their perfect conf
dence in the State currency. and declaring
that without express directions to the contra
ry, they shall continue Ia receive the bills of
all wisconsin banks not in process of wind
ing up. in payment of the principal sums now
owing the State on account of the School
University, or swamp land funds. and also in
payment tor State lands
Again We say to our readers: keep COOL
Don't give way to panic Don't fool away
the Wisconsin money you may have on hand.
under the impression that it is nearly worth-
less. II IL amply secured. and will be re-
deemed. we confidently believe, dollar for
dollar
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Coert-In Probate. In the
matter of the estate of Dillon Hyde, de-
ceased
ON READING and filing the petition of
~ j. ID. Trumble. administrator of the es-
tate of Dillon Hyde. deceased. representing
among other things. that he has fully admin
istered said estate. and praying that time
and place be fixed for examining his account
of his administration it is ordered that said
account be ex mined by the Judge of this
court. on Monday. the tenth day of April
next ensuing. at one O'Clock P. NJ, at his of
flee. in the city of Prescott. And it is fur
Their ordered, that notice thereof be given to
all persons interested, by publishing copy
of thi. order for three successive weeks prior
to said day of examination, in the Prescott
Journal. weekly paper. printed and pub
lished at Prescott, in said county.
VIM. HowEs, County Judge.
Dated March Is. 1866. l9-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
SWANS Bourbon Bitters

70 The composition of Dr. Swains Bit
tiers having been made public through the
columns of Medical Journals. and having
been adopted as standard remedy by the
Medical Profession. are by the decision of
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, TX
FMPT FROM SLANT DUTY.
DIR. c. II. SWAIN, Proprietor.
a. { 375 Broadway. New York.
81 South Water ST., Chicago.
q. A. COOK, Gent Agent for The West,
Chicago.
Sold al Wholesale ia Chicago by Fuller,
Finch IL Fuller: Burnham & Van Setback
Chas g. Smith Lord d Smith; ]. IL. Reed
It Co.; Smith d Dwyer, and all Druggists
and Gr0cers everywhere. 46-vl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Sale of Forfeited Mortgaged Lands.

OFFICE or Co4's or ScEocL < TN.vrESIrY IkMDs
MADISON. Wis. February 81 1865.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following described
Lands having been forfeited and become the property
Of the by of the nonpayment OF interert
on lOans granted thereon, will he Offered 70. sale
pnblic auction the Office of the Secretary Of state.
st the Capitol in Madison. the 3Jih day of March.
ID. 1865 (uness previously sold by the state at the
prices at which they heidi said ssle
mence at o'clock A. NJ. and continue from day to dav
until all OF said lands shall have been offered The
minimum price at which said lands viii be offered viii
he the amount placed opposite each tract under the
heading Appraised Value" land is the amount at
which the lands have been appraised by appraisers ap
pointed for that purpose, from aensl examination
of the andD to which will he added the taxes which
were due the time Of forfeiture Two tracts
will be sold together where is deemed best for he in
terests of the State.
All lands win he sold suffice. to sll legal taxes due
thereon. Not less than twenty-five per cent. Of the
purchase money will be required 10 be paid st the time
of purchase aud credit of ten yeaIs viii be given for
the balance.
All lands not sold az public sale will thereafter 10
subject TO private entry by any person applying th-
other conditions will be made known at the sale.
LUCIUS FAIRCHILD.
SAM'L D. HASTINGS,
WINFIELD SMITH,
Commissioners of School and University Lands.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

~ 1t is time to speak. Tho scan
dial of this country is drunken men in
public life. The disgrace makes our
cheeks Jingle; makes US blush; max es
us hang our head, aHd sicken at heart.
A drunken man on the street is a humi-
liating spectacle. The eye of the least
sensitive turns away in disgust from it.
But drunken man in public life is a
public humiliation-a humiliation that
involves a nation. 1t travels to the end
of the wires. Every eye everywhere is
a witness of the shame. We are pillo-
ried by it for the scornful gaze of all the
good of all the world Chicago Jour-
nal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

Mr.. EDITOR :-Allew me through the COL
umns of your paper to return my sincere
and hearty thanks TO the soldiers aid COM
mittee and the kind friends over the river for
their liberality. and may the assurance that
bread cast upon the waters returneth again
sfier many days be verified in each and every
instance. Mrs J. c. PRIDE.
Hastings. March Is, 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

60 1t is estimated that the United States
possesses over 600 900. 600 acres of public
land susceptible of cultivation. These are
worth even at government price 81 .0OO. OO6,-
900. They own also 100000 acuos Of gold
and silver hearing land. which mineral lands
can be estimated without exsggeration at
$500 ,OOO. OCO.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
PRKscoTT, March I6, 1865.

To j. S. White, o. T. Maron, C..
b. Ccr, j. W. Vans, AID others
GENTLEMEN; - Your communication
requesting that my name may be used
as candidate for the office of County
Judge. is just received.
Thanking you for your confidence in
me, consent TO have my name used rs
a candidate for said office, at the coming
April election.
Your obedient servant,
WV. HowEs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
JAY COOKE.
To Teachers and school Dist
Boards

Meetings for the Examination and Lisens-
ing of Teachers, for the Public Schools of
Pierce County, during the Spring and Sum-
mer of 1865. will be held at the times and
places below specified. pix:
lst Inspection District. including Prescott.
Diamond Bluff Oak Grove and Clifton. on
Monday, the Sd day of April. at 10 A. NJ, at
the school house in Prescott, TO continue four
days
End District, inc uding River Falls, Trim
belle, Martel and FL Paso. at The school house
in the village of River Falls, on Friday, the
9TH day of April, at 9 A. NJ, 10 continue two
days.
Sd District, including Perry, Hartlanj,
Trenton and Isabelle. at the school house in
Ellsworth, on Monday. the 10Th day of April.
at 10 A. NJ. TO continue three days.
4th District, including Pleasant Valley.
Salem. Union and Rock Elm. at Maiden
/ Rock. on Thursday, the 18th day of April.
at AM. to continue two or three days.
/ A Teachers Institute will be held at Pres
Il colt. at the same time as the Examination !;
the exercises of the Examination and Insti-
tute being interspersed. Institute exercises
! will also be interspersed with those of the Ex-
J animation at Ellsworth and Maiden Rock
Evening lectures may also be expected.
/ Citizens will undoubtedly furnish free en-.
ttertainment to all teachers from distance.
J, Teachers may attend in either of the above
named Inspection Districts Let all who can,
attend at Prescott, on account of the Insti-
tute.
|, al Teachefs and candidates should attend
'at one or other Of these Examinations. unless
already licensed. Private examinations will
be granted only in extreme cases. and then
viii be as thorough and probably occupy as
long time as public examination.
In no case will the Superintendent promise
TO devote to private examinations the time
when he should be visiting schools.
CHARLES THAYER.
Supt. Schools. Pierce Co. Wis.
Prescott, Wis. Feb, II, 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Capt. and Pro. Mar. 9th Dist, Wis.

CF The success of the National arms
seems to be secured The croakers in the
North are silent the South which was sncs
90 exultant and defiant. now shivcrs in NOR
tai fear, and her sacred soil trenbles to
the tread of our conquering legions. No
doubt now exists but the Government will
come out of the struggle triumphant. and
with feeling of concious strsn myth never be-
fore possessed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
SWANS BOURBON BITTERS
SWANS BOURBON BITTERS
SWANS BOURBON BI77ERS

A healthy tonic. gentle stimulant. and
unequalled morning appetizer. Pre-
pa.ed in ripe lid Bourbon. Being
now used to the exclusion of all 9TH
er Bitters in more Than fifty United
States Arn'y Hospitals, and millioas
OF private families. and is the only
popular medicine which has been es-
pecially e.cempted from stamp tao BY
the Uniied States government, on
tho ground of its having Seen adop-
ted as a standard remedy by the med
zeal profession.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

Nothing seems to stop Sherman. The
rebels may draw check upon him, bnt he
won't honor il.
- Those who jump at the bounty offered
for volunteers are the only right kind of bOun-
ty:jumrers
- Bragg. Hardee. .Beauregard and Hood
are four runners of defeat.-Prentice,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
SWANS BOURBON BIT7ERS

sT They are made of ingredients
well known and approved by the
medical profession. as having po,re,.
.tm tonic properties. are both palata-
bic and pleasant. with sufficient
strengthening properties to correct the
bilious arrangement of the system.
and act like charm when taken ae.
cordIng To direction, as remedy for
the following diseases :-fndigesti0n
Dyspepsia. .Jdundiee. Liver Il 6eetions.
Loss Of appetite. LOIcness Of epirI,
SaILO,s C0mpLeriOn.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

LAND SALEs.-A report from the st. Croix
Land Office, shows that during the quart,
ending September 3Oth. 1864. that the amount
Of land entered at that office was IL .205 acr's
OF this amount 1854 acres was railroad land,
for which S2.5O per acre was paid.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

eT We hear rumor that j. w. Boards
ley will probably continue the mercantile
business at the stand new occupied by the
firm. We hope this may be true, as the DIR.
as bushes. man, has the confidence of the
community to such an extent that his loss
would be severely felt in all business circles.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

tF REuBEs S. ANDREWS, of Co. A. 30th,
has been promoted to Lieut.. in Co. G. 50th
Regiment. Mr.. ANDREWS has been faith
full and efficient soldier, and well deserved the
promotion.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

IS There was very pleasant Dona-
ton Party at D. w. CURRIER's, on
Thursday evening, for the benefit of Rev
A. GIBSON.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

All credits have been taken into &C
count up to Dec. 10, 1864, and the pres
ent quota can only be reduced by actual
enlistments since then.
B. F. COOPER,
Capt and Provo Mar. 9th Dist, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

eT MARX Fulton has been laboring to
amend the State Constitution. SO as to have
session of the LIE ,islature but once in two
wears. It would be a wise amendment.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

Fernando Wood is said to be on his
way to the Holy Land. He has general
~ been supposed to be on the high road
to a most unholy one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
The following article explains itself.
COUNTY JUDGE.

AuC ioiO"iuS oIIiSic eA pldIHs IlSelt.
COUNTY JUDGE.
ED. JoURNAL.-A short time since
we noticed in your Journal, that the
term for which the present incumbent of
the above office was elected, would soon
expire, and "that Judge Howes has no
anxiety for reelection"
That being the case, MANY citizens
have been canvassing for a candidate,
which has resulted in agreeing upon S.
ID. Mason, of the town of Perry.
As the neighbors and personal friends
of Mr.. Mason, we take pleasure in rec
ommending him as man abundantly
qualified TO discharge the duties of said
office, and invite from our county friends
a cheerful support.
II. P. AMEs,
late Go. Treasurer.
i. l.. LEWIS,
Clerk of the Court.
Norris KINNEY.
Under Sheriff.
Ellsworth, March Is, 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
The County Judge.
CALL UPON JUDGE HOwES
s. d. M a son, a Candidate.

A few DAYS ago, posters with the con-
venient signature MANY Citizens" were
circulated in the county, announcing that
Mr.. S. d. Mason, of L lisworth, was
candidate for the office of Co. Judge.
Mr.. Mason came into the county last
summer, is a man of irreproachabIe
character, and supporter of the Nation
ri Administration. Whether he has
had any experience fitting him for the
office, we do not know. We may be
mistaken, but we think this movement
was made without Mr.. MAsoN's CO .oper-
alton or consent, and that he has no as
pirations for the office.
For eight years past, Judge HowEs
has filled this Office with satisfaction to
the public. Well versed in the law,
courteous in manner. and careful and COR
rect in business transactions, with un-
questioned integrity, he is very safe
and fitting man in whom to confide the
important trusts connected with this of
flee. The Office is no sinecure; there is
no good reason for a change, and we
presume none will be made. We append
the call upon Judge HowEs, and bis re-
ply.
To Hon. Wm. Howes
We, the undersigned, members of the
bar, and citizens Of Pierce County, hav-
ing full confidence in your legal ability
and integrity, aud being desirons to
have you continue in the office you new
bold, would respectfully request you to
become candidate for reelection to the
office of County Judge of Pierce county.
Prescott March TX 1S6S
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

TT Now that the quotas of the towns
are known. every town which intends to fill
its quota should do so at once. Lieut. Corr
or ANDREWS will enlist TIE men.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
Circular.


HEADa'Rs PRo. Mar. 6rH DIsr.. Wrs.,
La Crosse. March. IL. 1865.
The attention Of enrolled men through
ont the District is called to the following
decision by Pro. Marshal General Fry
regarding protective Associations
1.-The 23d Section of the act of March Sd.
1865. authorises Associations TO furnish re-
cruits previous to draft, and the persons do
ing SO be exempt"
lSigned,l j. B. FRY.
Provost Marshal General.
ExAMPLE.-Say the quota Of town
takes one in three. If three men join
together and furnish one recruit they will
be exempt.
r COOPER
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

H There is TO be Donation Party ut
River Falls, for the benefit Of Rev. WV.
Gill, next TUESDAY eyening.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

- We have taken Columbia, the cap
itol of South Carolina; and all the capt.
tai she has left is in Confederate shin
plasters.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

~ JOsEPz Corr has been appointed
Lieut.. in the Sod Regiment. jog has had
pretty varied experience in this war, and has
won his straps right fairly.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

~ A lady friend of ours described ANDY
JoHSsoS's condition on the fourch of March,
as spiritual wickedness in high places.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

A THouoHT.-The poet so truly says:
" Well ordered home mans best delight to
make
And sweeten all the tolls OF human life:
This be the female dignity and praise"
He should have added. and to make nice
white bread and biscuit, which she can do
only BY using the Chemical Saleratus.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
f. f. NT'BAIN,
Practical PhrenolOgist
Will discuss in Dunbars Hall, on
Monday Evening. tho Goth inst

VIII discuss IN dunbar Hall, on
Monday Evening, tho Goth inst
the following questions. viz:
Is ssoman mentally inferior to man ?
is she ehtitlcd to equal rights ~iM him ?
Does she possess those rights
The subject is one of paramount impor-
lance TO all. especially 10 the ladies', and it is
for their interests to make good turn out
DOORS OPEN AT 7;-LECTURE To
COMMENCE AT ~ O'CLOCK.
Admission, 25 cents-all under II, 10 cts.
N. B.-Prof. M'BAIN is now at the Nesssl
House, aud Charts can be had every at ST. 90
each.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
T H Z d r. a E II
QUOTAS PIERCE CO.
An important Circular.

The following are the Quotas Of Sub
Districts in the county of Pierce, 9th
District, Wis, under call of Dec. 10th,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

- We have had heavy tall of snow
during the week past. and there is every pros
pect of good stage of water this spring.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

- If the last hope of the Southern
Confederacy is the negro it is dark
one.-Prenttce
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

- CHAs. Cook is closing out his stock
at low figures. He offers good bargains in
the line of clothing. Call and see him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18
JUDICIAL TICKET.
JUDICIAL TICKET.
For Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
Jason DOWner.
For County Judge,
William HOwes.
THE NEWS.

The war news of the week is favor
able; the following dispatch tells part of
the story.
WASHINGTON, March Ia.
Mjaor Gen. DIX:
Dispatches from Sherman and Soho
field have been received this morning.
Sherman's dispatch is dated March 8,
at Laurel Hill. North Carolina. H.
says: We are all well, and have done
finely. Details are omitted for obvious
reasons.
Gen. Schofeld in n dispatch dated
Newbern, n. c., March IL, states that
on The night Of the 10th near Southwest
Greek, Bragg was fairly beaten. During
that night be retroated across the Neuse
st Kingston, and now holds the bank of
the river at that place.
EN-. STANTON.
Secretary of War.
1t is also reported that Lynchburg is
captured BY Sheridan. Ifso, Richmond
is insulated, and Lee must run or be cap
tured.
Private dispatches report Gold down
to Sl,74.
The Consumption Law is now so
amended that volunteers must be credit
ed to the place where they arc enrolled.
--HUGH McCULLocH has been con-
frmed Secretary of the Treasury.
Senator HARLAN OF Iowa. is to be
Secretary ofthe Interior. Secretary UsH
ER. having resigned to take effect on the
first of May. JOHN P. HALE has been
appointed Minister to Spain.
There was a heavy fire at WinOna,
last Saturday.
The serious decline in Gold during
the nast week, consequent upon the brill
limit victories of the army. has made a
panicky market, and materially affected
prices Of commodities generally. The far
mer's consolation is that while the prod
ucts of his labor are gradually declin ing.
40 are the necessaries which he is com
PEELED to purchase.
1t Is the opinion of sound business men
that the present excitement in rela
ton to paper money, is. at this time,
entirely speculative in its origin, there
being no cause for casting distrust upon
the great body of currency now afoat.-
There is no doubt but it must be gradu-
ally retired, yet our advice is not to act
hastily in disposing of it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-03-18

~ George Smith has sold his trot-
ting horse, Dan PemJer, to Lawrence
Nessel, for $500.