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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22

We learn from Charleston that bands of
rebel guerrillas are lowering about George
town and Summerville, S. c., and forces have
been sent to clear the country Of them. They
number about 500, and on the 9th they made
dash on Summerville, captured few ne
groes and threatened TO shoot all whites who
had taken the oath. Large quantities of cot
ton and rice are said to be hidden on South
Carolina plantations.
The Herald publishes list of general Off
GERS surrendered by Lee. 1t comprises the
General-in-C Chief, three 1t. Generals, seven
teen Major Generals and sixty-one Brigaders.
Among them are Anderson, Rhodes, and
Ewell, already prisoners; and Finnegan, Heth,
Bushrod Johnson, Kershaw, Longstreet, Ma,
hone, McCausland, Mosby, Ould the exchange
commissioner, Pemberton, Pickett, Rosser,
Sorrel, and Henry A. Wise. The number Of
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
News Items.

Only 500 hogsheads OF the French tobacco
In Richmond were destroyed by fire.
The Richmond Wing of Monday is received.
1t says whatever may be the fate of the con-
stitutiOnal amendment it is as certain as the
sun rises, that slavery ia Virginia is dead"
A national bank of the United States is to
be at once established In Richmond, where
U. ). stocks will be sold at rates established
IN northern cities.
All the hospitals Of Richmond have beer
taken possession Of by the military authori-
ties and are used for the care and comfort
equally OF the Federal and Confederate sick
aud wounded.
The HTalfs Washington special SAYS there
Is the best authority for the statement that
Kirby Smith and the rebel trans Mississippi
army are ready to surrender. The State of
Texas is all ready to come back. "a
The Richmond Wig of Monday contains "a
long account of grand review, on Saturday.
Of the I'd Division, Am Corps, by Gen. Div
ens. II was Witnessed by nearly the whole
pOpulace, and passed of in a most ereditabIe
manner.
The Richmond Wig says the aggregate
assessed value of property destroyed in Rich
mond foots up g, l46, 240. Imposing as these
figures appear they are lar short of the truth,
TOR the reason that real estate was before in
Variably assessed much below the value it
would have commanded in market.
The HeraLePS Richmond correspondent says
committee has gone to Lynehburg to in
ylte the Virginia Legislature to return to
Richmond Several of the members who re-
manned in the city are working for the restO-
ration of the State to the Union on the con-
ditlOn Of the abolition of slavery.
The proceedings of the Virginia secession
Convention are published, showing that Lee,
when notified in presence of the Convention,
Of his selection as commander of the Vir-
glnia military and naval forces said: " trust
ing IN an approving conscience and the aid
vi my telInM-cifiZens L daunta mrself IN the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
Culture of Hops.

Having been acquainted with the hop cul-
ture in this State from a boy, and having
spent the summer of 1861 in the hop region
of Central New York, l will try to answer the
inquiries of o. H. Bushnell in the Rural of
Feb 4, and also give my experience in hop
culture.
Prepare the ground the same as for corn;
then cut the roots up into pieces three or
four inches long, observing that each piece
has sprout on it; then set them in rows sew
en- feet apart one way by eight the other In
setting use pointed stick, with which make
three holes, about four inches apart, in the
place where the hill is to be, and slanting out
ward. Put piece of root in each one of
these holes, pressing the dirt carefully around
the root. Stick stick to each hill, for you
can plant corn or potatoes among your hops
the first year, as your hops do not bear until
the second year. Set out the hops about ten
days before corn planting The next fall
manure your hops, putting one bushel on
each hill, less Will do if you use plenty of
plaster and ashes while growing = es .
The next spring quite early, hoe the man.
ure off each hill into the rows. Set the poles
before the hop vines are six inches high if
you can, for it is much handler, and there is
less danger of breaking the vines, When
the vines are about two or three feet long,
VIC ShCh up ACNfAAE WV fAAASO W u put
Put the vines around the poles from east to
west, or so they shall follow the sun. Guilt
vate them thoroughly; never let weeds grow
in your yard; pull off all The vines in the
hill, except those that go up the pole; hoe
them twice, killing them up the last time
never cultivate them when in the bloom
The best hop growers in central New York
cultivate their hops just before picking to
keep down the weeds. The third spring
from the time you set out your hops they will
require grabbing that is, By this time there
will be runners from each hill which must be
cut off. These are found by hoeing around
the hill about foot from it. Having found
this running root, draw it W to the main
part of the hill and cut it of. When you
come to pick, cut your vines off up about
three feet from the ground, as the vine
bleeds too much when cut off too short
W. II. Ialc0h iss Western RurGl. fs.7r
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22


TRANSMITTING TREEs.-A plan Of setting,
which will invariably give satisfactory re-
suits, is the following After the ground
has been richly MANFRED and deeply pulver-
lied, dig the holes of ample size to receive
the roots in their natural position without
bending. Then pour two pailfuls of water
into the hole, and Immediately begin to shake
fine soil from shovel into the water, con-
tinuing the operation gradually and steadily
till the hole is filed. The hole should be
filed around the outside in advance of the
middle, in order to push the water inward to
receive the earth about the central roots.
Fine earth gradually shaken into water in
this manner is evenly deposited about the
roots, surrounding and packing them as per-
fectly as 1t grown in their new position.
This method of transplanting not only ensures
the life and growth of the tree, but it is also
easier than any other, and it further effects
the very material economy of dispensing
with the necessity of stalking, the water set
Ting the ground around the roots so closely
as to hold the tree with sufficient frmness
without any stakes. The tree, before it is
set, should always be pruned of part of its
top, to balance the large portion of roots
that are cut off in taking 10 up. Ii this be
neglected large parts of the branches will
surely die, and there is great danger of los
ing the whole tree.
1t is an excellent plan to mulch all orch-
ards, and especially those newly set. The
ground should be covered with the cheapest
straw or hay to be had to the depth of four
or five inches. This will not merely prevent
the growth of weeds or grass, it viii keepthe
soil both light and moist. If not mulched it
should be frequently stirred and keep clear
from weeds. 1t is impossible to protect the
roots of trees toe carefully from exposure to
the sun and air during their transfer from the
nursery to the orchard.-Scieatfc Asneriea1a.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22


EVERY MAN A FARNER.-If prices are to
rule as high the coming season as they have
ruled for year and more past, it stands
every man in hand to raise all that he can
from the soil and manure at his command
And what soil is there in the city, it may be
asked, where there is hardly room in the
back yard for a clothes line =? But if there is
room enough for that, there can be found
vacant spots for few beans or peas, which
occupy but little standing room-for tomato
plants that CdI bO-tFeinod ON trelises or
stakes or fences-for cucumbers and squashes
that would ornament the sides and roof of a
she'd or outbuilding-for beets and lettuce,
and perhaps that grossest of all feeders, the
cabbage, might do picket duty in some ex-
posed corners, where cucumbers and tOma-
toes would be gObbled up by boys.
The old saying where there is will there
is a way, F" will hold good here, as elsewhere.
So let every man bestir himself-take a sur
vey of his premises that lie out of doors and
see what can be done to make them produc-
tive of food for his own use. If he sets about
it in good earnest he will be surprised--if he
has never tried it before-to find at the end
of the season how much he has saved from the
market expenses and how much nicer and
fresher articles he has raised than those he is
sometimes obliged to buy. tie viii find too
double reward--not only saving OF expense
but a saving of health. The exercise out in
the air is worth more than all the hOmoOe-
pathic or allopathic medicines that can be
poured into man. If he can get out morn
ings and evenings with spade or hoe, and
scratch and tickle that little spot of mother
that he calls his own, she will laugh away his
blues and make him glow with a sense of
strength and manhood that heretofore were
strange to his flesh and bones
All but where are we to get the manure
to fertilize that little spot of earth, as the
man said when it was told him that he could
live for sixpence day-"but where am l
to get the sixpence?" Here again, if one did
but look at all the house resources, he would
find that he was better off than he expected.
The sink drain-the wash-tub-the hen-cOop
tho ash-heap-the debris of the house gen.
orally would furnish good capital to start at
| farming on a small scale. Only try it-and
| go at il at once-make strike-not for oil
| or higher wages-but for garden sauce gener-
ally, aud then in the fall, when your baskets
are full to overfowing, just bring to the print
er thank-offering for his good counsel, and
we shall feel abundantly rewarded.-SaIena
Register.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22

A
may be elected, may By resolution, fx the amount
of pay which such assessor shall receive for his ser
vices; pr0Didedr such pay shall net be less than
one dollar and fry cents per day..
See. 3. This shall take effect and be In fnrca
from and after it, passage and publication 1 = 3
Approved March 81. 1865. f ATOoPY.
Published April Is, 1851
CHAPTER 47s. 1arsa
of 1859, entitled ian act to regulate insurance
companies not Incorporated by the state Of Wis.
eonsin.'
The people of the state of Wisconsin. represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section L. Section cue OF chapter 100 of the gen
eral laws of 1859, entitled an act regulate in
suranee companies not incorporated by the state of
Wisconsin" as amended by chapter Go Of the gen.
eral laws of 1862 is hereby amended, by inserting
alter the words, ssTwenty- first, The amount
sary TO reinsure all outstanding risks, and TO dis
follows, TO wit "Twenty second, The amount Of
losses paid in the state of Wisconsin during the
year next preceding making this report state
lent"
Sec. 2. Nothing in sections and Of said chap
ter 100, shall be construed O. to prevent one
authorized travelling agent of each company, part
nership, firm individual legally authorized to
transact the business of insurance in this
holding the certificate of the secretary of from
transs citing the said business of insurance in any
county OF this state where the company, partner
ship, firm or individual employing such agent shall
have deposited copy of the statement in the Office
Of the clerk of the crcnt court, provided in
ton of said chapter 100.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved April 10, 1865. EC0PY-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22

The happy parent of newborn babg
asked Quilp, to whom he was exhibiting 1t II
he had any children. "Nary red was the
brutal response.
DR.. johnson said of widower who was
about to marry, that it was a remarkable case
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
Published April 1, 1865. ]
CHAPTER 2e5.


AN ACT TO amend Sc ction 90 of chapter Is OF the
revised statutes entitled ssof the assessment and
collie ction Of taxes"
The people eff the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 90 of chapter Is Of the re-
follows: s. Each town treasurer and the treas
urer of each incorporated village, shall
ceive two per centum all sums collect
ed by them such treasurer, prior to the
first day of January, in each year, and on all
sums collected on aud after the first day of Janu-
airy, five per centum, 20 be retained out of the
meeting at which such treasurer shall be elected,
shall, By ballot by resolution, prescribe adopt
less per centum, in which case he shall be emit
tied to receive only the per eentum prescribed by
such meeting; and in of distress and sale by
him, such treasurer, of goods and chattels Tor
the payment of any tax, he shall be entitled 10 col
lect and receive the maximum fees as prescribed
by this section and il addition, such fees con-
stables are authorized to receive fer leTyins upon
and selling goods under execution. And it shalt be
lawful any town or village at the time of open
ing the polls of any meeting when treasurer is to
be elected, to determine the per ceptum which such
treasurer may receive fees foT collecting taxes
shall not be less than enc per centum, nor more
than the rate first above specihed provided, mr.
heT that it shall be lawful for the board OF rus-
tees OF incorporated VILLAGES, n which me or
elections are held by wards to determine by reso-
luton, the per centum which their respective
may receive for collecting taxes IN con-
formity with the inltatlons coneaineN ~ eAS -.
eediDg proviso ad provided, also, that the provi-
sions Of this act shall not apply 60 nor an any man
ner affect the fees of treasurers for collecting Vii
Iage ward or other municipal taxes, or SIDEWAYS,
street Improvement or other assessments, OF IL
crease or diminish the annual salaries estaDhshed
by law, of treasurefs in villages whose charters
limit or specify such fees or annual salaries, OF
whose charters authorize their respective boards q
trustees to limit determine the samei nor snah
this act in any IN amer affect or determine the per
centum which town village treasurers may re-
ceiye for collecting bounty taxes levied under she
provisions of chapter IA OF the genera laws oi
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
DEFICIENCY FoR 1865.

Expenditures from General fund not antici-
pated and not included in estimates of 1864,
(being in excess of such estimates, and neces-
sary to be paid unGer acts of the Legislature
passed this session for the following purposes,
to-wit.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
The State Finanees-Report Of the Legislative
Committee.

The joint committee of Fl nance of the Sen
ate, and ways and means OF the Assembly res
pectfully submit for the co sideration of the
Legislature, the following estimates of ex-
penditures from the general and war fund Of
the state for 1866, the revenues to accrue there
to and the probable deficiency in such funds
for the year 1865, and report two bills to pro-
vide ways and means for defraying the gener-
al and war expenses of the state entitled, "a
bill to authorize the borrowing of money for
a period not exceeding seven months, to re-
pei invasion, suppress insurrection and defend
the state in time of war;" which provides for
raising by taxation, this year, the sum of
SS50,000. leaving it to the discretion of the
governor, state treasurer and secretary of
state, or majority of them, to direct the
levy of less sum also, "a bill to provide
for levying and collecting state tax for the
year 1865" This bill requires levy of tax
for general purposes this year of S350,000.
The following are the estimated receipts
and expenditures:
WAR FUND.
Estimated expenditures for the year 1866,
and deficiency for the unexpired time for
which the last estimates were made, viz: to
July /, 1865, as follows:
Volunteer aid under Chapter Ill, Laws
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
Published April 1, 1861
CHAPTER 259

AN ACT to amend section SO of chap er 1873 of the
revised statutes entitled "of costs and fees 'and
to repeal chapter 240 OF the general laws o. 1868
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. Section SO Of chapter 1873 of the resis
ed statutes, is hereby amended, so as to read as
fellows: GFor publishing any other notice, or 9TH
er order, citation, summons, any other pro ceed
ing advertisement required by law TO be pub
liehed in nvwSPoP0sy mot more than sixty
cents per folio for the first and thirty
cents per folio for each assertion after the first"
Sec. 2. Chapter 240 of the general laws of 1868,
and all acts conflicting with the provisions of this
act, are hereby repealed.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March 81, 1865. ~ COPY.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-22
published Mar :h so, ls6
CHAPTER pa.

AN ACT to amend section seven CT chapter 133 of
the revised statutes, entitled "of costs and
fees"
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section seven of chapter 1873 of the
revised statutes, entitled "of costs and fees" is
hereby amended, by adding TO the last subdivision
of said section, the following 50 Pr0Uided, that in
case of a change of the place of trial of any suit,
or in case of a new trial upon the order OF the
supreme court, tees may be collected as though
brought into court upon original process, not
to exceed ten dollars for each such change Of
place of trial, or new trial"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 80, 1865. SIS COPY.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-14
An Article Of True Merit.


BROWh'S BRONCHIAL TROOHES are the most
popular article in this country Europe for Throat
Diseases, Coughs and Colds and this popularity Is
based upon real merit. The result has been acquired
BY test Of many years, and "Ths TTocisSi contin-
ne to stand the st in public favor and eonfGsuse.
A Negleetsd COuEh, Cold, or Sore
Throat, which might be checked BY 3 ,impIe rem
soyJ liEe "BrotSss BroaohfSg Troehss, e allowed to
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1Toehss" are used with advantage, giving offan-
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Their good reputation and sxtsnaIYs use has
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''For Throat Troubles they are . specific"
n. P. WILLIS
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Dr.. A. A. HAYES, Chemist, Boston.
San elegant combination for Coughs"
DR.. G. +. GIGEL0W, Boston.
ST recommend their use to Public speaksrs.n
Rev. E. q, CHAPLIN.
81 have been aHiictsd with Bronchitis, and found
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O. q. GARDNER,
Principal Rutgsr's Female Institute, New York.
Almost instant relief IN the diJtreasing labor Of
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Eztrass from EngEish TssismOniaE,.
81 have derived greater benefit from the 'Troobs5'
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BR00KH0UsE BOWLER, Primo Tsnore,
OF the British opsrAtio AssoeiAn, London.
at never knew such EondsrfuI eure for Horse
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Oxford Music Han.
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The EngEilh ImproEisator.
'GThs TrOchss' give great sAtigfsc4ioa.n
7, B. W. LEE,
Editor Of the LOughbSrOugh Monitor.
every beneficial In clearing the Thrort, when
compelled to sing though suffering from cold.n
AINsLEY COOKE,
0Rths "Royal Italian Opera, /" Losdon.
Mrs LOUISA PYNE. Of the ''Royal italian 0pa
era, sp axis Of "Tks Troe1ss' IN the highsss terms,
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Sold sveyTUhsrs al 35 Gents BoE.
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-14
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW 4oEKi FEB. 10.
The Posts Washington special says
In his letter to the Committee on Ways
snd MeAnF Mr.. Fessenden does not ask
for power to issue more currency. 1t is
probable he will rely upon the 7-3O notes
for the next fiscal year.
Ex-Governor, Thomas Hicks United
States Senator, from Maryland, died at
Z o'clock this morning.
The Commercials Washington special
says Officers from the feet off Mobile re-
port great activity in the removal Of tor
pedoes and other distractions in the hsr-
Dor. 1t was confidently expected that the
rebels would evscuste the city. The feet
is working its way up the harbor.
At the mssting Of the Board of Super
visorH this afternoon, resolution was Of
fered stating that whereas the authorities
contemplate the removal of the Stste esp
ital, the County Government request the
State Government to accept the new Coun-
ts Court House for the purposes of Csp-
itol s.s
The resolution was carried. unanimously,
and Immediately signed by the Mayor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-14
Yesterday Evening's Edition.
FRDM NM Y0RK.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.
The HerGLGs dispatches from the Army
of the James mention renewed rumors Of
preparation by the rebels for evscuating
Richmond
Deserters, and others who came into the
National lines last Friday night, unani-
mously concurred in the statement that
the enemy's artillery on the north side of
the James River, in front Of the Union
works, was being removed. They also
said that orders had been given by Lee for
the court-martialing Of any of his men
caught ct the distance of half mile in the
rear of his lines. This would seem to con-
firm the former report, or at least to indi-
cate that something more than ordinary
was in progress among the rebels in the
vicinity of Richmond. 3i-4a
The HerGLds dispatches from Sheridan's
headquarters show that though every
thing remains comparatively quiet in the
Shenandoah valley the strictest vigilence
is still exercised by the national forces
there, and the country is frequently patroll-
ed BY scouting and accommodating parties.
The regular rebel troops are stationed
at different points in the upper part of the
valley, but the guerriIlaa are proWling
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
Discussion Of the Paper Duty
Question.
FROM COLUMBUS.

Especial Dispatch to the Cleveland LEGDER
COLUMBUS, Feb. 13.
In the Senate, Mr.. Humphreyville in
troducsd bill to abolish the additional
Judgeship in Cuyahogs county, authorized
by an Act of 1856.
Mr.. Connelps resolution requesting eer-
tain information as to the present assign
ment Of quotas was adopted.
In the House, Nh. Scott introduced a bill
to authorize County Commissioners to es-
tabIish Orphan Asylums; and Mr.. Monroe
bill to allow the Clerks of Courts to take
securities for costs. ~
A large amount OF miscellaneous busi-
ness, of no general interest, was transacted
in both Houses.
The s4th and seth Ohio regiments have
been consolidated, the number of the latter
being retained.