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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17
A Scheme to Abridge the Executive
Power.

The last telegram from Forney to his Phil
adelphia organ indicates a purpose on the
part of the Radicals to essay the abridgement
of the Presidents power in the matter of ap-
pOintment to Office. To this end it is pro-
posed that Office holders shall retain their
places for life or during good behaviour -
We let Mr.. FOrney speak for himself and his
party. which lie does i'll the following Ian
guagc
A movement is on foot for the purpose of
limiting and controlling the distribution of
patronage by the President of the United
States We are now realizing the Imperial
power of the Government, and the danger Of
trusting such power to any one man.-
Many years ago-long before slavery became
the dictator and master of parties-patriotic
men entertained great fear of the use that
might be made of the Federal money and Of
fees by ambitious men; and now even that
slavery is destroyed we can see, in the mighty
prerOgativeslett by accident in the hands OF
Andrew johnson. how any policy might be
pressed by the prostitution of the powers be-
longing to the loyal people, to the injury, if
not to the destruction of their liberties.
1t is suggested that a law should be passed
providing that when a man is appointed tn
place he should hold it for life. or duriD.,
good behavior, and not be removed excent
for maIieasance. This subject was fully and
but fruitessiy discussed in 1912 and 1886
in the Senate, but ii has never excited such
general alarm at the present time. Pre-
sthent johnson could not veto such statue
in view Of his objections to the Freedmen's
Bureau bill. which he refused to sign. amouo
other reasons. because it put too much power
IN the hands of tire President, and took con-
siderable credit to himself for declining to
be tempted.
Secretary Seward, in his unfortunate
speech delivered at New York, commended
the President for declining to exercise this
great power. and thus presented an arsiinent
in favor of precisely such Legislation as I
suggest. Nor could the Copperheads COM
plaig of an act Of Congress defining the ex-
ercise of the Presidential patronage. because
all OF them rung the changes upon his veto
OF the freedmen's bureau bill. and called at
tention to Mr.. Seward's endorsement of it
The present Congress should examine into
this important subject. 1t has the clear
right, and should exercise its uDdoubted
power to restrain what threatens to be one
of the most desperate abuses of. the present
era of prescription.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17
To what are we Coming?

The Wheeling Register embodes in nut
shell the present condition OF things, where
it torc'bly argues that the disposition mani
tested by the radical party i'll the nation is
we'll calculated to alarm every lover Of the
Republic The integrity of the Union and
the security Of popular rights are in greater
danger to-day than they have been at any
previous period of our history Everything
seems swallowed up in the determination to
preserve the continued supremacy Of the
radical party. Constitutional barriers are
broke down; the most solemn pied ges are
dlsregarded; men will not listen to reason
camncss and moderation are looked upon as
crimes. 7 determination of the radicals
seems to be to either rule or ruin aud they
are more likely to accomplish the latter than
the torme, Of these objects. Should they
persist in the course they have chosen. the
end of civil liberty on this continent is not
very far distant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17

The Pbiladelphians were sold by wag>
eish newspaper, which announced that Presi-
dent johnson and several ofhis cabinet were
coming on to that city to make speeches. A
large crowd assembled at the hotel TO greet
the President only to be reminded that it was
the 1st of April. 1t is curious with Ethat zest
people observe this ridiculous custom of fool
ing their neighbors yearly. The observance
is as old as history, and even the old Hebrew
prophets have been used for this purpose. as
will be seen by reference TO Hosea, xT chap
ter 10Th IIth verses. =.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17
The Case of Gen. Bradley r. johnson.
baltimore, April S, 1866.

DAL4lM MOHE, ApFII D, IoO6.
In the United States Circuit Court this
morning, there was fled by Assistant District
Attorney A. NJ Rogers, Esq, papers con.
sIsting of copies of letter from Lieut.. Gen.
Grant to President johnson, and one written
in accordance with the instructions of the
latter, by Attorney General Speed to VIM.
j: Jones, Esq, District Attorney of the
United States Court
The following is the letter of Lieut. Gen.
Grant:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17
H'D O'Rs ARMIES
-. 1 n . MI I'D u NJ tDl
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1866.

OF THE UNITED STATES,
"AsH1NGTON, April 2. 1865.
HIS Eecel'ency ANDREW JOHNSON, Presf.
dent Of the United States:
SIR:-I would respectfully request that
Bradley 7. johnson, late general in the rebel
army. be Released from the bonds under which
he is now held by the State of Maryland for
the part he took in the battle of Gettysburg
(as | understandl in 1868.
B. r. johnson was parOIed under the con-
ventiOn between Generals Sherman and John
stOn.
At the time OF his Indictment he was in the
State of Maryland by authority from these
headquarters.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
U. s. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
The following is the Endorsement Of the
President:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April 2, 1866. 4,
To the A'tor"cy General:
Comply with this request.
(SigDed) ANDREW JOHNSON.
The following is the response of the At.
torncy General:
WASHINGTON, April 2, 1866.
WM. J. JONES. Esq, District Anornev. Bal
Hmore, Md:
On the first and second pages of this sheet
you will find copies of a letter from Gen.
Grant to the President, and note from the
President to me. in which he directs me to
comply with the request of Gen. Grant.
In obedience therefore to the order of the
President. you are hereby instructed to re-
lease Bradley T. johnson from his bonds.
lie Is To be discharged from arrest, and not
again arrested unless upon orders from this
Office
am, Sir. most respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
JAMES SPEED,
Attorney General.
Associate Justice Giles, presiding alone on
the Circuit Court bench, directed that tho
bail of Gen. johnson for the sum of $40, 900,
entered into on the 9th uIt., be exonerated,
and that Gen. johnson be discharged from
the arrest, which was accordingly done.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17
From the New York News. April 5th.l
The Fenians Abroad,

Starting Statements from the O'MdAony
Readquarters-An Expedition from Nes0
York at Sea-Anothsr Expedition from
Cal!formiu-Dest'mdtion of Both Bermuda
Alleged Departure Of Three Armed
Vessels and Abow .Siz Thousand Men
Probably Jrone the Port of NesO Yorh-
The PIun cf Future Operations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-17

The Buenos Ayres beef has arrived in
England, and is said to make up for the rim
derpest. 1t is salt, and can be sold at three
pence per pound,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
VOLUME Y.

With this number the Tenth Volume
Of the JOURNAL commences. 1t is a
matter of pride to us that the JOURNAL,
which was started as an experiment, has
prospered so well. Al no time has It
been in q more healthy condition than
now. 1t starts the Tenth Volume with a
larger subscription list, and better sd-
vertising and jobbing patronage than ever
before. For this success we return CRATE
full thanks TO tie friends and patrons Of
the Office.
There are older papers in tLe North
west than the JOURNAL, bat there is none
in this part of the State, which has been
published so long without change in its
ownership or editor. We trust it may
long continues faithful advocate of
the local interests of the county, and of
the principles of the Union Republican
PARTY.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

-GEo. w. DIoKINsos hs, been ap-
pointed Deputy Sheriff here. in place of
Cyrus CovsLL, resigned. He will make
a good officer.
p. RAND has sold his farm near
River Falls, for $4,000.
There is large emigration to Dia
mond Bluff this Spring, mostly friends of
The MERos there, from Maine.
The boats are crowded with emf.
grants, seeking homes in northern Wis,
consin and Minnesota. Pierce Co. is
getting her full share.
|. &C. B. Cox & Co. have begun
building their large mill on the Main
Falls Of the Kinickinic.
-CHARLEY BARNES is ut his old post
in the Steamboat and Express office.-
His sympathies are rather with the La
Crosse Line.
Mr., w. I. HATCH will remove to
Minneapolis soon. That little town will
soon be flourishing colony of this city.
-TRUAx has sold the Ferry at Point
Douglas.
MCKEE is receiving large invoice
of New Goods at the RooL Ar Var;at,y
Store.
See notice of valuable Farm for sale
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
RIVER NEWS.

The river for a week past has been nearly
at stand, the water being about six feet
higher thar Tor several years.
-BUsiSEss cN THE R;vER.--There is a fair
prospect ola large amount of business being
done on the river this season. A larger num-
Der and better sty lie of boats will be run than
ever before, and the rates Of freig hit and pas
sage are much lower tl.an for several seasons
past. The boats are not yet running on their
regular time. Next week we shall be able to
give their time table.
-rHx LA Crosse d Sr. PAUL LINE
Capt. Davidson opens the season with his
usual energy. He has now about 20 boats
running. and will get his full share of the
trade. The elegant steamers, City of 50. Paul
and Phi. Sheridan, both new and elegantly
furnished, will form a fast liRe between ST.
Paul and La Crosse, carrying nsthing but
passengers. mails and Express. Tie North
era Belle, RcokuA, Annie JohnStn. -Addie
Johnston and others. will be inthe same
trade. CHAs. l.. BARNES, agent.
-THE NORTHWESTERN LIAE.-1his old
popular line viii be represented tbs season
by most of their well known and favorite
beats, and several new ones. TIE Rasea,
.Kl~aatee, War Eagle, and Fey Wig are
household wards" in the Northwest, and
synonyms for comfort to travellers The
Northern Light, which was sunk few days
since. viii be replaced by new and elegant
passenger boat. GEo. A. DILL. agent.
-THr NORTHERN LISx.-Tbis Company
have largely increased their number OF boats
and will run daily line of magnificent
Packets between St. Louis and st. Paul. G
L. BARNES, agent.
The SAVANNAH LINE has largely inGeas-
ed its facilities, and bids fair to do a rood
business. The Lady Pike and VIOLA of this
line, have already been up with large freiylts
-THE ST. CRolx TRADE.-Capt. Davidson
will put the light drsught steamer Enterprise
Capt. Herrick, intoTthe ST. Croix trade. This,
with Cspt. Knapp's new boat. will form
daily passenger line between Prescott and
Taylor Falls. The Minnie VIZ. Capt Brad.
ley, viii run in this line until the Viola
Knapp is brought out. Beside these. several
freight and tow boats will run ON the Lake.
in addition TO the regular lines, which
we have mentioned. there are quite number
of wild" boats ON the river, and competition
will be lively.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.

The Civil Rights bill declares that all
persons born in the United States, and
not subject TO any foreign power, excIu
ding Indians not taxed. are citizens Of
the United States, and that such citizens
of every race aud color, ''shal have the
same right in every State and Territory
to make and enforce contracts, to sue, to
be sued, be parties. AID give evidence,
to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and
convey real and personal propertg, and
to be entitled to full and equal benefit of
all laws and proceedings for the security
of person aud property rs in enjoyed by
white citizens, and shall DO subject to like
punishment, pains and penalties and to
none other, any law, statute. ordnance.
regulation, Oh custom to the contrary
Notwithstanding" .,.
The bill then defines tho method of
protecting these rights, the detaIs Of
which, if imperfect, can readily be cor
rected. Il leaves the adjustment Of 20.
litical privileges to the States. 1t does
not say that man shall tie voter, il
says only thst lie shall have the equal
rights of man.
This law, which was passed by 40 i'm
posing vote in both Houses, 33 to Is in
the Senate. and l22 to Al in the House,
uuquestionably expresses the profound
determination of the people of the United
States. They conferred freedom, and
they have now defined what they mean
by freedom. If man cannot own
property, and exercise every right that
springs from its possession, he is not free.
This truth is fully recognized by ALEX.
AMBER IL. STEPHENS, at whose instance,
and against the wishes of many leaders,
the Georgia Legislature has passed a
blll legslizing equal civil rights to the
freedmen. " hat Georgia has wisely
done for itself, the United States have
done for the whole country. In doing
it, Congress has secured one of the most
legitimate results of the war, and ha:
laid the cornerstone of enduring peace
and Union Hampers Weekly.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
Local Items.

- Wheat is selling here at sl,l5 per
bushel.
= Hon H. D. BARRON, Speaker of
the Assembly, was presented by the
members, at the close of the session,
with an elegant gold watch.
- The weather is fair and favorable
for seeding. ....s
- Help is scarce and wages very
high.
- The spring term of the Graded
School here commenced on Monday
last.
- The Spring term of the River
Falls Graded School commences Cd Mon
day next.
= But little maple sugar has been
made in this county this season.
jar WHIPPLE was in town a few
days this week. JAY las won an enyia-
bic State reputation by his Madison cor
respondence of the La Crosse Republican
Lake St. Croix is six feet higher
than it has been since '6l..
= jar LoUcKs has rented the ware
house at Glenmont, aud will do a general
forwarding aud commission business.
= The papers say that Mr.. Hum
phrey received so majority among the
soldiers that were in Madison, on elec-
ton day. He has received about loo
more soldier votes, if the ballots reached
the soldiers in time. -----
- The State Journal in speaking of
some of the prominent members of the
Legislature, says: 'Senator Fulton at
tanned highly creditable position"
= The Hudson Times records large
number Of recent sales of real estate in
st. Croix county.
: Mr.. Humphrey got his majorities
where he is best known; Mr.. Wetherby
got his where he is least known! There
is az idea in that fact that will do to
ponder welI.-Dunn Co. Neus.
= Capt. James Keefe, formerly of
the 4th Wisconsin, returned home to-
day, and was warmly welcomed 10y
host of friends. Capt. Keefe has been
in the service about five years, and has
been popular Hudson Times.
= BEARDsLEY & Co. bought 5000
bushels of Wheat last week.
20. 7. RICHMOND, of the firm Of
Beardkley & Co, is East, buying Goods.
= See card of G. E. DAVIS, River
Falls, in another column.
- DUDLEr d Co. are building a
commOdiOus boarding house near their
mill.
| = See PARKHURsr's advertisement on
the Fourth page. He advertises largely
and has the stock to warrant ID
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
DEATHS.

-~~~~~-~~~~~-~O~~~O~O~~
Died, in Clifton, on the 4th inst, of Pneu-
monia, Nelson @. Glass, aged SO years,
months and days.
Though not having professed religion pre-
vious to his illness, he left the testimony that
whatsoever shall call upon the name of the
Lord shall be saved. During the last of his
illness his mind was wandering, but when he
was aroused he was asked if he loved his Sa-
vior as well as ever. He says, Yes, love
him above every thing else" He expressed
great anxiety that his companion should
seek her Savior without delay. His last
words to his weeping children were that they
must De good and kind to their mother, and
meet him in the better land.
otis the work
Of many dark hour and many prayer,
To bring the heart back from a loved one
that's gone"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
Equal Observation-Disclosures
tiOn OF the Governor.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

y
WHEREAS Under the provisions of chap
ter I07 of the General Laws of Is49. the
electors of this State did in that year vote
upon the question of extension of the right
Of suffrage to the coIored men residing in this
State; o1E
AND WHEREAS, Upon the canvass of the
returns of said election by the State Board of
Canvassers it appeared that there were IS s265)
five thousand two hundred aud six;y-five
votes cast in favor Of and (4075) four thou
sand and ssventy five votes cast against snch
extension of the right of suffrage to cOlcred
persons,
AND WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of the
State of Wisconsin, did. on the 9th day of
March, a. D. 1866, decids that by that vote
section 3. of chapter 1877. of the General Laws
of l84q. was adopted.
THEREFORE, /. LUcIUs FAIRoHnD, Cover
nor Of the State of Wisconsin. do proclaim.
. for the information of the people, that the
said section 2, of chapter I57. Of the General
Laws of 1919, as follow.:
"oectlOn 4. Every male cOlofeu lhhaDl-
" tant of the age of twenty-One years or up
" wards who shall have resided in this Stale
'' for one year next preceding any election
" shall be deemed qualified elector at such
" election and eligible to hold any Office in
" the State. subject. however. 10 the regula-
& tions contained in sections 2. 3, 4. 5, and 6,
/" Of the Constitution of this State"
Is by The decision Of the Supreme Court
aforesaid declared 10 be a valid law and in
fun force. 1t IS with great satisfaction that
announce this decision to the people for by it
the highest judicial tribunal of the Stale has
declared that no citizen of this Stale is now
debarred the privilege of the ballot box by
reason of The color Of his skin
In testimony whereof 1 have hereunto sub
scribed my name and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
L. S. Wisconsin TO be ofiixed.
Done at Madison this % day OF
April, A. d. 1866. -
By the Governor, LUCIUS FAIRCHTLD,
Thomas S. AKLEE, Sec'y of State.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
milwaukee, Advertisements.

We again call attention to the Nilwau-
kee advertisements on the inside OF this
paper. The business men of Mi'wau-
kes are an honor to that city and the
State. Sagacious, liberal, enterprisins,
many Of their names arc household
words" all over the State BY judicious
aud thorough advertising, they have
made their business familiar to the PEG
pie, and reaped corresponding benefit
to themselves. We believe that three
foIrtbs of the goods sold in this city are
purchased in Milwaukee, and we are
glad that the business men of this cOun-
ty so generally deal in that city. Our
export being mainly whest, snd Mil
waukee being the best wheat market in
the West, our trade naturally goes there.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE. = WALTER S.
STASsBERRY, of Ohio, who furnished the
legal argument in the Civil Rights Bill
Veto Message, has been nominated by
the President as Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court in place of CATRoN, de-
ceased. A bill recognizing the Court.
so as TO do away with the necessity of
another Judge, has passed the House
and is now before the Senate. 1t is
probable that the bill will pass that body
also, in which case there will be no va
cancy to fill.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

The VIOLA KNAPP The Saltwater
correspondent of the St. Paul Pioneer,
thus speaks of Capt. KNAPP's new boat:
The Viola Knapp is a perfect beauty.
She was built by Capt Knapp, aud
named for his little daughter. She will
be commanded by Capt. Knapp, which
IS a sufficient guarantee of success, as
the Captain Is one of the most popular
AMI accommodating men on these wa
tiers. Her dimensions are Length,
loo feet; width, 90 feet; length of cab
n, IS feet. She is to be fitted up IN
he most elegant style in every respect.
She will probably be ready to take
her place in the st. Croix trade in about
two weeks.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

re- Vallsndigham called on Thad.
Stevens last Wednesday, and in course
of conversation stated that if the Presi-
dent did not Ia mediately begin to ap-
point democrats to Office he could not re-
tain the adherence of a single Democrat
three weeks lOnger.-Ezehdnge
We do not wonder that the Cop
perheads are getting impatient. They
have done great deal of endorsing for
the President without any pay, or any
good prospect of any. Nssby's idea of
a "Post Oils" before be endorsed the
President, was a very safe one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
A Double Sheet.

The crowd of advertisements this
week compels us to issue double sheet.
For several weeks past we have been
obliged to leave out some advertisements,
but tine publication Of the Tax Sale will
be completed next week, and we shall
have room enough for advertisements.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
The Hutchinson Family.

This celebrated troupe of Yocalists
will give a concert here on Tuesday even
ing, May LIST. The simple announce
meut is enough TO insure full house,
They are true children of song. For
particulars see small bills. Their pro
gramme is an attractive one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

The Wisconsin, UNION. This is the
name of new sheet at Madison, which
is the successor of the Democrat and
Capitol. 1t is conducted by GEO. HY-
Err, Z. A. CALKIEs. and D. w. FER
SANDEz, veteran names in the newspaper
literature of this State.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
Judicial Vote.

The total vote of Pierce Co., at the
late Judicial election, was 1876; Hum
phrey's majority sos. The total vote of
St. Croix Co., l,4l9; Humphreys ma
jority, l53. Tue total vote of Chippe-
va County, 694; Wetherby's majority,
l63- Total vote of Pepin Co., 524;
Humphreys majority, so.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

R During the recent session of the
Legislature, there were 40 bills intro
,lueed in the Senate, aud 644 in the As
sembly. There have been $50 local and
private laws, las general laws, ITO sp.
preparations, z memorials, and jsint
resolutions passed, making $50 enact
ments in all. Last session the acts Of the
Legislature were classified differently
$50 being denominsted general laws,
and % as private laws. The legislature
has not observed Elk. Gov. Lewis advice
against special Legislation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

AN HONORABLE REcoRD.-During
the year 1862. some of the employees of
the n. Y. Tribune office entered the ar
my. The Tribune Association voun,a-
riiy offered to pay each man four dollars
q week, while in the service, and paid
out in this way S3,877.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

~"I don't miss my church SO
much as you suppose" said a lady to her
minister, who bad called upon her dur
ing Ter illness, 'for | make Betssy sit
at the window rs soon AS the bells begin
to ring. and tell me who are going to
church, and whether they have got any
thing new on"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28
M A kskskAGKII.

Married. at the Congregational Parsonage,
Prescott, April 22d, by Rev. NJ. NJ. Martin,
Mr. Malcolm Mcdonald, 10 Miss Aida ARM
strong, both of Clifton.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

Ey A true picture of despair, is q
pig reaching through hole in the fence
to get cabbage that lies a few inches
beyond bis reach.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-28

rg Mrs. Darlington asks very iudig-
nantly, if the bills before Congress are
are not counterfeit, why there should be
80 much difficulty in passing tbsmi