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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

HARDwARE.-Dodge keeps his assortment
tin. Hardware, Stoves, Farming Tools, dc.
light up to the mark. As often as it gets
thinned ont. lie orders another draft on the
great wholesale houses. Call on him for any
thing from cook steve TO a tin cup.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

RIVER FAILS GRADED SCHooI.-This School
is in fourishing condition. The annual
report of the Treasurer showed about : 100 in
the treasury, and tax OF S2,s0O was levied
for current expenses the ensuing year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

do you chose Newport this sea.
son 7" asked pretty weman of Admiral
Farragut. "No mama" said he. most
decidedly prefer old por::" The lady smil-
cd and 50 did the Admiral soon after.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13


A SAD CALAMIrY--MAN DRowEED
AT TAYLoR's FALLS On Sunday last q
sad calamity happened in the "Dclls" of
the St.sCrJx. at Taylor's Fail. resulting
in the drowning OF MARK CILLEY. a
lumberman and resident of the Falls.
The particulars are as follows. crew
of drivers were at work in the DelIs."
driving logs. Three men were left to
break small jam ip the eddy just below
the bridge. when they suddenly started
and swung out in the rapids. One man
Ieaped ashore, anoIber. Mr. John Turner
fell into the river. but cluug to rbe log he
was on until boat reached him and
took him OCT. The other, CILLEY. fell
into the rapids where he was caught by
an eddy and carried under. He never
came to tie surface after he went down.
CILLEY was originally from Marine
but had made his home at Taylor's Falls
for the past few years. He Unlisted in
the 1st Minnesota Battery. Capt. Munich.
was through all Of Gen. herman's cam
pargus aud returned last Fall with an
honorable discharge in his pocket. lie
was brave sold r, and was universally
respected bv ali who knew him.
CILLEY had brother, John CiIlev,
who used to keep hotel at Saltwater,
and who now resides in Chicago.
Il is said he was distant relative TO
the Ciley family in New Hampshire. one
of whom il will be remembered, fell in
a duel in Canada, while Member Of
Congress Up to the time Of writing
bis body has not been recovered.
What makes death more sad than
otherwise. i, is said that he was soon 10
be married to an amable and intelligent
young lady at the Falls, and no has re
Gently lost brother 10y drowning. The
marriage WINS to ave taken place soma
time sgo, but owing - the brothers
death, it was po-tpon j. Now the eie
nieuts have torn another dear one from
her and she is left to uouru her double
loss.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

NV Coons Ar RoBEETs & FLrxr have
large stock Of Fall Il Winter Goods. Both Of
them are well known as far and honorable
dealers, aud they are building up a large
trade.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

HARNESS SHOP.-River Falls has now.
what she has long needed a good harness shop
Mr.. CHILDS keeps gootl stock on hand, and
Sc Grail workman constantly employed. It is
not necessary to go out of town now, to get a
good article of Harness.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

sT- River Falls has the greatest water
powers of any inland town in the West. Good
water powers for sale on reasonable terms.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

Pierce County Court-In Probate. Tn the
matter OF the estate of Horace a Davis, de-
ceased
nN READING and filing the petition of
~ Abner Morse administrator Of said es-
tale setting nth the amount Of the personal
STATE that has come 10 his hands and the dis
position thereof the amount of debts out
Standing against said deceased. and des-
cripton of all the real estate of which said
deceased died seized, and the condition and
value of the respective portions thereof. ana
praying that Acenst, be to him granted to sell
the whole of%88i real estate and it appear
ing by said petition that there is not sufficient
personal estate IN the hands of said admins
traitor 10 pay said debts and Il is necessary
IN order 10 pay the same 10 sell the whole of
said real estate. 1t is ordered that said petit
ton he heard before the Judge of this court.
at his Office. in the city Of Prescott. on Mm,-
day, the 5th day of November. d. 1866.
AZ 10 o'clock A. NJ :. then and there Ia show
cause why license should not be granted to
sell said real estate according to the PRAYER Of
said petition And l. is further ordered tha'
notice thereof be given to all persons interts-
ted by publishing a copy of this order for
four successive weeks. once in each week. in
the Prescott Jour. al. newspaper printed in
Prescott. prior to said day Of hearing.
VIM HowEs. Co Judge.
Dated Sept 3. 1866. 2O-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13
Probate Notice.
In the matter of the estate Of n. Y. Powell.
deceased.

In the matter of the estate of y. n. Powell,
deceased.
HE READING and fling the petition of
" L n Powell aud " A. Powell admin
isl aiors of the estate of N n Powell. de-
ceased. Stain among other things. that they
have not been enabled To collect a sufficient
sum from the assrts of said estate TO paw off
said debts and TO make their settlement with
said Court. 1t is ordered that said petition
he heard before fhes Judge of this Court. at
ms office. in the City of PTeocntt on Monday.
the 6'h dav of October, a d. 1866 al 10
o'clock 4. NJ. And tits further ordered that
notice thereof he eieeu TO the creditors Of said
estate. and to al persons Interested. bv pub
fishing copy Of this order for three success
sive weeks. once in each week. in the Pres
colt journal. nee spaper printed in Prescott,
prior to said day Of hearing.
W.. HowYs, Comfy Judge.
Dated Sept %, 1855 22-v3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13
RIVER FAILS.
List OF improvements.


To day it does twice the bushes of any
previous season-its business men have
increased in number and in the amount
Of their busiuess-its mechanics are
crowded with labor. and the improve
ments that have been made are far less
than they would have been if material
and labor could have been obtained.-
Property is steadily advancing in value
and capital IS being invested with conf
dence ii future growth and prosperity,
The following are some of the i'm.
provements Of the present season
G.. b. Cox & Co. are investing a large
amount of money at the Main Fails -
They have built saw mill At cost of
about $4,000, and a bridge over the NV
er, just above the Falls, at an expense of
a $1,000. They are using the Mil to
saw lumber Cor their new, large Flour
iug Mil, now in process Of erection, and
when that is done, viii use it for cutting
slaves and for custom work.
Stephen Nye has built dwelling
house.
J. Goodwin, large addition to his
hotel.
DR.. Ballard, dwelling house.
Ed Anthony is building a house.
c Krauth has built large addition
to his Brewery.
Ben. Langenbock is building house.
H. G. Haven has put up Furniture
Store and fine dwelling house.
T. E. Tubbs, good dwelling house
and barn.
L. II. Carlton, dwelling house.
R. w. Patterson, dwelling house.
Green 81 Co, large dwelling house.
A. Saunders, a good store building.
w. A. Tozer, a large office.
L. B, Frank, dwelling house.
Chas. Hicks a small dwelling house.
B Barker, a small dwelling house.
J. A. Short. large dwelling house.
Powell & Gibson, dam on the Low
er Falls, aud timber for a mill.
G. z. Au!t, Improvements and ma
chinery in planning mill.
THE OLD PIONEER SToRE.-The old
Pioneer Store, the frs; frame luilding
erected in River Fails, built by n. n
and 0. S Powell, and for several years
used by them, Is intimately connected
with the history of the town. In the
early days of "a and for some time
after, it was Store, hotel, post office, and
general headquarters. There the WON
en bought their calico and the men their
tobacco. There was not so large
cline" Of merchandise then, but the
Store was crammed with the staple ar
ticIes, aud additions grew on to it, as
necessarily as little children grow into II
family. The semi-occasional arrival of
the mail bag, brought the papers aud
the letters, and people eagerly discussed,
who was coming next season. and filed
the return bag with lengthy letters on tie
desirableness snd prospects OF the coun-
Try. The times and country have chang
ed. Tie promise Of wealth is dower'n2
into lruilion: tue fields 10 longer sleep
nile through the summer, and the Pic
neer Store has many competitors. q
" MAPEs ''runs the Institution" now,
aud runsit RICH; up to schedule time
Old settlers will trade there from the
force of habit, aud MAPEs makes it de-
sirable for others to form the habit of
doing 50.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

sTs~ River Falls is surrounded 10y the best
fsrning enun,rr IN the Northwest.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13

MasoyIc.-There Is a large and rapidly in-
c'sesi Z L"ige Il M-so,,s 2, III p lace
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13
W.. L.. EL1FlDCE,
5 TENCIL CUTTER

A IL lSindsof Stencil Plates cut to order
n for Farmers use. for marking Grain
Sacks, Buffalo Robes Blankets. Tools. &c
All orders by mail promptly attended to.
Address, W. L. ELDRIDGE.
l3-3m Lakeland, Washington Co, MIA.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13
River T aIIs.

The business men of River Falls have
recently issued an advertising sheet, pub
Iished at this Office, from which we ex-
tract The business directory of that vii
lage, and several other articles.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-13
Beldenyille. Oct. 4th 1866.
JURY NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that | viii pro-
~ coed to draw the names of the Grand
aud Petit Jurors on the 1871 dav of Oct to
serve at the regular November term of the
Cir. nit Court to he held at Ellsworth in
Pierce County, on the fourth Monday of No
yember next. j. L. LEWIS
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Ellsworth. Pierce Co, Wis. Oct. 4. 1855.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
History OF the Rebellion.
HISTORY or THE WAR.

4AAos0kI Va tnO 4Ao0OAAAOns
uEADLEY's HISTORY or THE WAR.
rINHE undersigned having procured an agcn.
IL ey for this valuable work for portion VI
baltimore and Hartford countic. will ia a very
short time visit the people OF the county solic-
ting subscriptions therefor. Il will be true
aud faithful history Of events as they have trans
pired since April is6i, until nearly to the pres
ent time.
Il will be published in two vols. at g.. 80 each
the frat Of which will soon be delivered. aud
the second immediately after the close Of the
war. Zach volume will contain many pages oi
illustrations Of Battle scenes aud forty por-
trait: Of officer. prominent In the war. both
North aud South.
Volume I. containing 500 pages, is already
prepared. and will be delivered by the Agents
after finishing the canvass in their several 10.
ealities. Volume II will be issued rs soon as
practicable after the close Of the war. and will
contain about 700 nPges, or more, II Necessary
10 complete the History.
The undsrsignsd also has for sale thu
" NURSE AND Spy"
June ,, Iss5.-ly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
RHEUMATISM.

Persons afflicted With this D.se.ss. % natter
o. Tow long slaniis.g. csa Be promptly and IF
f-etuaily cured - usiug hi. Mixture. There
10 nothing in The World .aFe aud good
take aEay bad Corns aud cure Frost Bites. ~
this Preparation. Try i snd satisfy your
sslves. Price 3. ana IS CO.. bottle
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
X l. PAIRIN q
METROPOLITAN ENTERPRISE.
Great Gift Sale
oY fHE
New York and Providence
Jewellers Association,
Ooo 0so
Depot, iOT broadway.

Depot, fO1 broadway.
A y immense stock of Pianos, watoh.s, Jew
IA elry. and Fancy Goois. all % b. sold Tor
ONE DOLLAR each, without regard To value,
and no, 10 be- paid Tor I'LL Won zee wha, You will
receive.
CERTIFICATEs, naming each article. aud
It's value. are placed in sealed envelope. aud
we'll mixed. OHs 81 these enveloye. will be
sent by mail 81 sny address On receipt 81 -
cents five for ~ eleven tor 80 thirty llr IS
sixty Owe for fi0 aud cue hundred lor slS.
ON receipt 81 the Certificate Won will 80.
what you sTe going "a have. aud then IL j. al
your option 10 pay the dollar aud take the article
OF not. Purchasers inay thus obtain a Gold
Watch. Diamond Ring. Piano. Sewing Ma.
chine, or any Sc, Of Jewelry GA our list. Tor ~
aud IN no ease can they &c, les than One Dol
lars worth, ~ there are M blanks.
Agents are wanted IN every town w the eonn
try; every person eau make ten dollars a luy.
selling our Certificates IN the greatest sale Of
Jewelry over known.
send PIC for a Certificate. which will Inform
YOU what you eau obtain for e.. 81 the same
time get our circular, containing fall list aud
particulars; also. Tsrms 20 1ssrfs. Address,
JAMES HUTCHINSON A CO..
March 3i.-3ms l97 broadway, y. Y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
The Great External Remedy.
sTONEBRAKER's
Nerve and Bone Linimcnt

THE greatest external remedy known lor
II Rheumatism. Sprains, Swellcd Joints. Sore
Throat. Frosted Feet, Poison, letter. Fresh aud
Old Wounds. corns, Mumps, Pain in the Iimbs
and Back. Sweeny ON Man or Beast. saddle 81
Collar Calls, Scratches On Horscs.and all dissa-
ses requiring an external remedy. All who
know aud have used Stonebrakcr's Liuimcnt.
will testify that il Is the most powerful cxlcr-
nal remedy ever offered 20 the public. aud that
Il has given perfect satisfaction wherever u has
been introduced taking the place 81 an 9th
ers. This l. q strong evidence II is great pow.
er ia removing Rheumatism and all Pains
Swellings. Ac., Ac.. both on Man cr Beast. NJ
Liniment has yet been made 10 equal 10. II
only needs trial to prove it, great Nirtuc@.--
Every bottle warranted. or the money refunded,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
AGRICULTURAL
i NJ PL L NJ Z N II \
w
MACHINERY.
&ss


H'HE undersigned take, this method 81 IN.
i forming hi- friends and tho community
~ general. lhsi be hss again resumed the niai,-
uiscturing Of PLoDGlIS AND MACHINERY
ami always has on hand IN assortment
rLOuGils AND CASTINGS
For one, two sud three hor-e-. among which
may b. found the following, Nig;-ILe Wood
cock, the Wiley, Atwood or Plug Plough. Al.o,
the improved Atwood o. Plug Plough. the jan.
proved woodeock Plough with s,gfuught OF
steel Points. Also. an excellent Bar Shear
Plough Tor two or thre. horses.
RI 4 n TTNNS
Always on hand aud for sale q; Wholesale and
retail. also continue ~ Manufacture tle eel
ebrated "PELT0N" HORSEPOWER AND
THREsHER. with or without Cleaners. from
"a Horsepower, TO run with strap or rod
! am also prepared ~ attach a very superior
CLEANER 70 any kind Of thre-her. There.
fore. Farmers having good thrcshers are not
under the necessity Of purchasing new Ma
chine n order 20 obtain good Cleaner.
X T. II a IRI NG
vi ALL KINDS done promptly upon the short
est notice. All work iEade Of the best maieri.
al aud good workmanship, and on reasonable
terms. All work guaranteed. A very liberal
deduction made 70 those who buy 70 sell nga in.
asss- For further information call upon or
address, L. DAVIS,
Butler =. o., BALTIC. County. Nd.
March ~, ise6.--tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
CoACHMAKING
COFFINS. g

aud having provided himself with aHEARsE,
he is prepared 10 attend funerals at all times.
All work warranted TO give satisfaction.
GEO. II. HUGHs.
April IS, lssS.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
CANFIELD BROS. & CO..

ONWt t6G9 OIVCs y 0Vse
q 29 BALTLAGORE ST,
CORNER OF CHARLES,
HAvE . tne stcckoi-
Gold Watches for Ladies and Gentlemen.
silver Hunting Caso Watches Of all kinds.
Gold Chatelain Vest aud Guard Chains.
Diamond Earrings. Pins, Bracelets Ringa.
Rich suits VI lcwclry Of new styles.
bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings aud Pins of
great variety.
Pearl. carbunclc. Seal and other Rings.
silver spoons, Forks, Ladles. Butter Knives.
&C., Ac.
Silver Pitchers. Goblets. Cups, salts, &c.
Fancy Silver Goods of new styles.
Plated Tea and Coffee sets OF lato patterns.
Casters. Baskets, Ice Pitchers aud Cups,
Plated or Alabata Forks aud spoons Of beat
quality.
Table aud Pocket Cutlery, scissors a Razors.
Watches carefully repaired.
Pane. Opera Glasses. rortinonaies; beautiful
Paris Gilt aud Porcelain Vases; beautiful Par.
10 Gard Receivers aud other articles Prout's
Hair aud Tooth Brushes Fine Marble and
bronred Paris Clocksi Brpnfcd Figures aud
Ornament.
MILITARY GOODS.
Swords aud Belts for Array and Navy, sash
Is, squire. Buttons. Lace. Cord. Navy Lace
Caps, starr and Embrcidcries, Army Enbrci
dcries Of all kinds, Chevrcns. bindings, Cloth
Ac. Field Glasses. Pistols and Cartridge.
March II. lse6.-iy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
Groceries. LilMors, dc.
GREEN 4 woe.

FAN LY GRoC ERs.
ASD DEALERS
rCRE OLD WINES AND LIQUORS.
A. Martin valetle's old stand,
- Baltimore street. nesr Holiday, Baltimore,
HAVE constantly ON hand large aud we'll
III selected stock II FAMILY GROCERIES,
sd consisting la part of = ESH
81 TEAS, green and black of va-kEfA
- fious prices and havors Conees- ~
Mocha, Java. Laguayra, Maracaibo aud Rio |:
sUGAES-Ssw Orleans. Crushed. Powdered,
Loaf formulated, &. Yellow and Clarified Ital.
ian Maecaroni aud vcrmaeclli; coopers 4
cox's Refined Golsiine; Fresh Salad aud Olive
Oil.; Chersc--Engiish Dairy Pine Apple aud
sap sage; -aTdines French aud spanish Oh
ivssi knglish aud American Pickies--cerkins,
iaixed. show Chow. Piceaiili, Caulihowcr. Wal.
nuts nnd Onions Sauccs--Juhn Bull. Harvey,
Reading. soho. Mnshroota aud Worcast.rsbir.;
BRANDT ks--Ias. Iicnnssy Co. vintage Is 80,
oiarl. bupuy 4 Go. i>i6. Native Cataw ha. Bor.
dean. Rochelle and other hrand. Fine Old
wiNEs--Lenslon Dock Port, sherry, Madeira,
Lisbon. Sweet Mn.alle aud Champagne: Wits,
gIEs-scclch. Old Rye, Calhoun, Old Rapp
and Bourbon. some very old aud One Pure
Holland . in. Jamaica Spirits, Ac. Ac. Imported
and Domestic aegars and Tobacco. all of which
they will sell AZ reasonable griccs. aud respect.
fully solicit call. June 70. isso.--ly
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
sHRINER'S

Od6c~d -NAO tOCVH - fH q ~
For Coughs. Old, Group, WAespisg C0Rgi,
Asfkaa. Br0Heiihs Splitting Liosr,
Para aaa WsetHSss q 1s
Brszs,, B@ssl.y q
BrsathfHg,
&C., fc.
This Syrup i a purely Tsgefas', cSnpoHnd.
IL 10 pleasant tn take, and never does Injury
bot. owing 10 its purifying qualities. mus, 10
good under any eireamsiahces. IL effect IL
truly wonderial-so0ihlng,c cal * and allsy
ing tho nost vioieni Coughs Purifying.
Strengthening and insi sarailug The whole ~
ten; calming and socihing iAr nerves siding
and facilitating Expeetora lion. and heaiiu the
Diseased Lnngs. thus striking - the root Il
Disease, and driving Il from the System.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12

A SAFE, SURE AND SPEEDY CURE FOR
IA Coughs. Colds. Distemper, Iisaves. Hide
bound, Costiveness, Worms, Ac., In Horses, Loss
of Cud aud Black Tongue. 4c., In Cattle. aud
alsO cure preventative Of Hog Cholera.
"a SCKE TO ASK FOR ST0NEBRAKER
HoRsE AND CATTLE POHDEPS
As they are superior 10 all Others nov In usc.
being q niost powerful Tonic, BY which thu an :
imars blood and system arc clransvi. aud pre-.
venting all diseases incident to IIcracs, Hog,
and Cattle.
They are becoming the mcsi popular remedy
now offered 10 the public. NJ powders ever
sold has given such universal satisfaction. aud
acquired ~ great celebrity Ia the same time
As an evidence Of their superiority over all 9TH
crs. the proprietor warrants them a. such. OF
the money refunded. Only try them AMI bc
convinced Of their grea, qualities.
Price % cents Package, or tive Packages
for one dollar.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-05-12
SOLUBLE
PACIFIC GUANO.

900 LBS. SOLUBLE PACIFIC GuASo
contains 70 lbs. aa'-aa! sssf's- yisiaiss from :
% slbs. s--o-is.
Also. % 70 - lss. ssr;sy ss.s PAo,YAsx u
ii~s. ~ lss- Of whieh are ss'-sls pssspAssE
Il combines al TIE s4ssa,Agss Of the Zee,
s-snds Of Super PhosPha's. With ssO.s II Pc
yuvian ouano.
By reason Of iis greater CONSERVATION. "a re-
commend 20 per e. i','s By weight V b used
per sefs. than Of am fertilizer costing the ssns
per Ton; aud 10 more per acre than or
shess selling At 20 IsE ca more per Ton. Hence
SO sesao.y.
This ouano wssrhs as he. par bushsl. hsnc.
in applying IL farmers msss BE- governed by
weight and not BY bulk, for Il ls much lighter
thsn The SUGAR PAsspsssss. Essry cargo day
ssPsetsd.
JOHN s. REESE e. CO.,
cEssRAL Asssrs roR rnr sorru,
u ssufA ssrss Balsinors.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1866-03-06
Mexico.

The Ranchero Of Matamoros, on the Spanish
side of its lssue of the 2Sth ult, gives intelligence
from the city of Mexico to the l4th ult, and from
Vera Cruz to the 18th ult 1t comprises little of
importance. though it records several successes
against small bands of Neutrality-suspicious., dist
dentes or banddos, as the Maxists variously style
them.
The privilege of constructing city railroad in
Vera Cruz has been accorded to Messrs. Keith,
Kimball l. Co., of that place.
The principal late movements have been in
Nuevo Leon and Sonora. The notices of the
petty affairs in the former conclude with the state
ment that there was no change in the state of
affairs in the department. The accounts from
Sonora comprise an affair in which 100 or l30 OF
the liberals were left dead on the field. The fight
took place between Nacori and Matape.
The details do not appear of sufficient interest
to the general reader here.
The Brownsville Courier du Rio Grande, of the
9th ut., notices an Imperial decree, revokng the
exemption of goods intended for consumption in
the ports and cities of the frontiers, from the du
ties of Information and contra-registre. This, il
is said must cause great excitement in Matamoros
| Guerillas captured some three or four thousand
| dollars at railroad station near Gordon Two O.
| them were caught, however, and instantly shot.
| The Courier announces the arrival of Majol
General Getty in Brownsville on the 26th ult. ant
says it was reported he was to take command o
| the military district of the Rio Grande.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1866-03-06
Communicated.

HALL PERSEVERANCE FIRE COMPANY No. Is,
New Orleans, March 5, 1866. !
Editor Ne,o Orleans Crescent In your notice
of the Firemen's Anniversary, iu this morning
edition Of the CRESCENT, in mentioning our COM
pany you state that for some cause or other we
turned off from the line of the procession.
As we do not wish to be misunderstood we
desire to give -Four reasons for so DOING believing
that the fire department and the citizens of New
Orleans generally wilno censure us for the course
pursued To explain: as the head of our COM
pany reached Julia street on its way down town a
file of soldiers crossed our path with presented
bayonets, halted us, surrounded our band and
marched it away without word of explanation
as to why it was done. Taken completely by sur
prise, thought it best to leave the ranks of the
procession and to assemble at the engine house
and await developments. Nothing has yet
occurred to throw light upon the matter and we
are left to the suppostion that we had unwittngly
given offense to the military authorities and for
that reason were made an example of.
If this be the correct solution, in behalf of the
company most positively assert that the ofense
was unintentional. Very respectfully,
WM. B. Russell,
Secretary of No. l3.