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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
From the Eau Claire Free Press.


In last weeks argus appears a call,
coming from Republicans of this county,
asking Judge Wetherby to become
candidate for reelection to the bench of
this circuit. We are sorry to notice in
this call the names of some of our prom
inent Republicans, men who have hereto
fore shown clear political records, and
men who have recently fought in the
Union ranks for the paramount authori-
ty of the constitution, now lending their
aid to achieve a democratic victory =
No, a coPperhead victory to elect one
whose political record and previous &C
tons were marked out by the course of
Vallandigham; one whose sympathies
for the poor down-trodden people Of the
South during the past +" unhoIy aboli-
ton crusade" CO were of true pater-
nal nature; one who attended the Chic
ago Convention to clamor foi peace, and
compromise with the traitors of the
South, right on the heel of the crushing
victories of our northern heroes in the
field; and one who would, while now re-
ceiving your support, were it in his pow
er. pardon every traitor of the South.
and reinstate them in all their former re-
lations with the Federal government
His previous course, which we propose
to show hereafter, viii corroborate our
statements. Republicans, these are in
deed bad associates with which you are
now interminglng. You are pursuing a
policy not consistent with your better
judgment, in lending your suffrages to
elect bitter and incorporating cop
perhead to the highest position within
the gift of the people of this Judicial
District. At time like the present,
when the political horizonis so unsettled,
and when the opposition party are bring
ing everything TO bear upon us for the
purpose of decimating our ranks, no
Republican should falter, all should en-
deavor to cement and sustain our party
organization, and wipe out every helIish
principle of this copperhcad party, whose
record for the past four years. you all
know has been snch as to make every
Union man cringe with shame at their
horrible and selfish motives to bring
about the defeat of the Union arms, and
show our inadequacy to conquer their
rebel brethren of the South. There
would be some excuse for this action,
had not the Republicans Of this district
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Judge wesherby,s Popularity

Judge Wetherby has "a good reputa-
ton as Judge, for the condnct of bis
courts and rapid dispatch of business.
Half of his reputation he owes to the
character of bis predecessor. 1t was an
easy thing to make vast Improvement
on Judge Fuller's administration TIL en-,
during the time Judge WethCrby has
been on the bench, the country has been
involved in war, and there has been but
little litigation; not half what there was
formerly. This is the great cause Of the
Judges short terms"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

The Union Party in Pierce Co. stands
firm. A few stragglers may be found in the
rear of the best disciplined army, and few
Union men may lag behind and be gobbled
up by the political guerrillas. But the ranks
are tull and firm. In st. Croix Judge Weth-
erby cannot poll his full party vote. In the
Chippewa Valley, where Judge Wetherby s
politics are not so well known, he will in
some sections get some Union votes. But
the detection there is limited. The party
stands by it's colcrs, and is moving on to cer-
tain victory.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Suppose "a Case.

Suppose Judge Wetherby had died
while in Office, and the Governor had
appointed copperhead to fill the vacan-
cy; would not every Union man in this
circuit been indignant at such action p
Judge Wetherby can be reelected only
by the aid OF Union men. Will they
do what they would be indignant at the
Governor for doing 2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
The Old story.

Some men tell us that we have got a
good Judge now. and why not make n
sure thing, and keep him. The same
men told US when Mcclellan was in COM
mand, that We had good general. snd
were clamorous to retain him. The
change was not very damaging from Me
Clellan to Grant, and will not be from
Wetherby to Humphrey.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
THE LAND GRANT.

The absorbing question now agitated 10y
the Legislature is the disposition of the land
grant. The most obscure member from the
most obscure rural district is now noticed
with the most fiattering attention. The rooms
at the aristocratic V las House ave Hospitality
open. where he is invited to partake of the
best cigars and.the finest liquors, which may
be found in scattered profusion. Every MEM
Der is thoroughly canvassed and the doubtful
are labored with by the leaders with as much
assiduity as an earnest exhorter with a hesi-
tating proselyte, The railroad committee
have had under consider alton the various rail-
road bills bidding for the grant, and have n
nally reported the three Important ones to
the Assembly without any recommendation
for passage. but that they be respectively con-
sidered upon their merits
The one introduced by Mr. Wooster, Of
Rock county, is likely to secure strong and
formidable support. 1t is TO incorporate the
Portage and Superior Railroad Company
and provides that when railroad shall be
built from Doty's Island, TO connect with the
proposed route at Stevens Point; the two
roads may construct, own and opeaate jointly
that portion Of the route from Stevens Point
10 Lake Superior. Equal railroad connec.
tions with the land grant road are granted to
all railroads.
The other bill which receives important
consideration, is known as the Coleman bill
and designs tie initial point of the road at
Fondulac, running to Ripon and Berlin, and
thence to Bay field as its terminus. The bill
will receive the united support of the Mil
waukee delegation, and nearly all of the
members coming from the EASTERN portion of
the State.
The air is full of railroad rumors. One
day we hear il that Milwaukee is ahead, and
bound to win; the next day we hear that Por-
tage has sure thing, and from all these re-
ports it gives an impartial correspondent some
credulity and choice doubts on both sides. =
But what particular odds is it which point
may receive the grant 1t seems hardly
probable that this railroad will be built for
tho Frassnt, with sailss~a -ir.4 at eas per ton
The charms of internal improvent in the West
are anything but encouraging until the tariff
is modified. The grants might possibly do
something as security for company, but
wilh iron and material at their present ex-
trayigant prices, it is idle and delusive to ex-
pcct present extension of any railroads in
Wisconsin.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
HeW lac Helped us.

When the National arms were yicto-
riOus, Judge wetherby maintained a
" mastery inactivity" When reverses
saddened tho National heart, and dou-
bled its heroic excrtion, be would sol
EMMY and oracularly assert, al told
you so. We never can whip those
men. 2hs-coustry is COVE to the dev-
a."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
LAND FOR SALE

FFNHE Subscriber offers for sale 40 acres of
l. Prairie Land. Gall fenced) in the town of
Oak Grove, 100 acres under improvement.
Also 100 acres timber land in section 4 and
in the town Of TTimbelle. which can be pur-
chased very reasonable for cash.
JAMES BoLES.
Oak Grove, Jan. eth. 1866. 6-m.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

GooDs AT REDUCED RATEs.-Frem
now until the opening of navigation,
goods win be sold at ten to twenty pei
cent. below usual retail prices, at the
Book and Variety Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

Eg There will be an Ice Cream and
Oyster Festival at the Basement of the
Brick Church, next Tuesday evening"
The proceeds are to be appropriated to
the finishing of the Methodist Parsonage.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
One Party Straight.

Judge Wetherby's supporters claim
that this election is not party matter.
One party at least will be unanimous in
their action. Every copperhead will vote
for Judge Wetheiby. There will be no
throwing off by that party.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

SOLD OuT.--C. F. WILSON has sold
bis stock of Tin and Hardware to Ho-
SEA B. BATES, who will continue the
business. Mr.. BATES is one the best
known men in the county, has troops of
friends, and will doubtless succeed in
business.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
CAUTION.

All persons having unsettled accounts or
notes due BEARDsLEY d Co.. must settle the
same by the first day of April next, or costs
will be made.
BEARDSLEY & CO.
Prescott, March LIST, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

For few days before election, the country
viii be full of prepesterous electioneering sto-
ries. to defeat Judge Humphrey. They will
not win. The people know Judge Hum
phrey, and have faith in him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

FIRE AT MINNEAPoLIs.--Ther was a
destructive fire at Minneapolis last Sat-
urday night. About thirty buildings
were burned. Loss about 100000:
insurance about 100000.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Judicial Election.


NOTICE is hereby given, that an election.
I<lN. viii be held on the Sd day of April,
1866, in the several towns. wards. and cleo
ton precincts in the Eighth Judicial Circui:
of the State of Wisconsin, comprising the
counties of Chippewa. Dunn, Eau Claire.
Pepin, Pierce and st. Croix, Tor Circuit
Judge for said Circuit, to succeed .ne Eou.
L. P. Wetherby, whose terri. expires ON to-.
3lst day of December, 1866. The election.
to be conducted, votes SahEassed and returns
made pursuant to law.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great Sea-
II. 8. of the State of Wisconsin, at the Cap
itol, in Madison: this LIST day of March
A. ID. 1866.
TROS. s. ALLEN,
Secretary Of Stale.
JAMES WALSINGHAM.
Sheriff Of Pierce Count-.
Shsriffs Office. March 6. 1856.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

g If you like law as interpreted by
Chief Justice TANEY vote for Wetherbv :
if you like law as interpreted by Chief
Justice CHASE, vote for Humphrey.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

re- 1t will be seen by our Madison
letter, that by the new appartioninent.
Pierce and St. Croix counties will each
constitute an Assembly District.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

Eg Sup. HOLT was elected Chm Of
the County Board at the meeting this
week. The proceedings will be printed
as soon as furnished by the Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
MARRIAGES.

~~~~~~~~s~~~~~~NSo
On the 18th inst, at tho residence of E.
Harnsberger. in Clifton. BY Rev. t. B. Rog-
ers. Mr.. w. A. Bruce, of this city, and Miss
Ursuls l.. Aldrich, of Hudson, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

eB Being in Lake City this week, found
our old townsman, g. P. Smith, keeping a
good livery establishment with pair of the
best mares in the Northwest. lie drove me
around, and showed the many new buildings
lately erected in thai place. He is doing
well w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

ES We learn that st. Louis firm
have rented Schaser's brick store, and
are going to put in large stock of Gro
ceries and Boat Stores, etc.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
LOST.

Cd, 1866, note of hand, of $500
WI payable to bearer, against NJ. H. Tuck
er, of Pleasant Valley, and in favor of T. P.
Gross. of this city. ANY person finding the
same and returning it to the subscriber, will
be literally rewarded.
T. p. CROSS.
Prescott, March 10, 1866. 46-w2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

FAvoRs.-W We are indebted to Hon.
w. ID. McIEDoE and Hon. T. o. HOWE
for public documents.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

- Albums, Pocket Knives and Wal
lets, at reduced prices ct the Book and
Variety Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EsfraY Notice.

Strayed from the premises of the subscri-
Der, in Prescott about the 18th inst. one
Iron Gray Mare Colt, ten months old, with
white spot in forehead. ANY person giving
information where she can be found, or deliy-
ering her to me, will be suitably rewarded.
A. WEHRMAN.
Prescott, March "a, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Estray Notice.

Taken up by the subscriber, FEB. Oath.
1866, one red and white OK. some white spots
on hip and rump, large horns with brass tips.
six or seven years old. The owner is reques-
ted to pay charges aud take him away.
HENRY MAGEE.
Msrteil, on Rush River, March 5. 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

cB- Mr.. E. ]. Bartlett has sold his house
and lot to G, p. Jacobs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

R- The County Board are in session
this week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
WHOLESALE.
At Retail we will sell each and every ar
ticle at
Cost for Cash!
Our stock must be Sold, and will be on
the market at Greatly Reduced Prices,
Until Closed Out:

All parties having notes and accounts with
Geo. A. Dill & Co., must settle them imme-
diately, or they win be made Costs. without
respect to persons. We are determined to
close our Books, and those failing to call and
settle their accounts will find them in the
hands of j. 5. White, our attorney. for col
lection. Please pay attention to this notice.
and don't say when you are made costs ON
yonr notes and accounts, that you had forgot-
ten to attend to them. for we moan what ne
say. GEO. A. DILL d co.
Prescott, March LIST, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

~ DUDLEY & Co. are going t.
open store here soon.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Apples for Sale.

zoo Barrels best quality of Green APP
OOO pies FOR sale very cheap by
g. A. DILL d co.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24

g. The weather continues cold and sleigh
inggood.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-24
Dill & Co.
GREAT BARGAINS
A Good Opportunity for any
Person wishing to Enter
into Business.
We offer our entire Stock at
Wholesale or Retail:

We will dispose of our entire stock
on three or six months time, with good
security, To any party at
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-06-07
A Thrilling Act of HCrOiSm,

From the s.. Hysctntoe c W. t:our'e", 2Sth.
AS train Of the @Eaud Trunk was pass
ing through this locality during the night a
young gentleman, Mr.. Bachand, noticed that
house was on fire, while the people seemed
not to have wakened up. He urged the con-
ductor to stop the train, or at least to slack-
en- it, but met with refusal. The cour-
ageous young man leaped, however, from
the cars broke his leg, and yet crept to the
burning house, which was that of Mr.. UrgeIa
Desuarais, merchant The family were
all asleep, as MIR, Bachand had supposed,
and he reused them just in time to save
their lives, with one exception, that Of a
young lady, % years old, a niece of Mr..
Desmarais. She has persisted in the flames,
the coroner has returned in reference to
her verdict of accidental death. MIR
Bachand certainly deserves a reward from
the Humane Society Of England.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-06-07
Reconstruction Tile Proposed Constitutional
Amendment.

The following is the new article progressed
to be added to the constitution reported by
the joint Committee on Reconstruction, as
modified by the caucus of Union Senators
SECTION |. All persons born in the United
States aud subject to the jurisdiction thereof
are citizens of the United States and of the
States wherein they reside. No State shall
make or enforce any law which shall abridge
the privileges or immunities of citizens of
the United States, nor shall any State de
prive any person of life, liberty or property
without due process of law, nor deny to any
person within its Jurisdiction the equal pro-
lection of the laws.
SEC Q. Representatives shall he ap2ortioued
among the several States which may be in
cluded within this Union according to their
respective numbers, counting the whole
NUMBER of persons i'll each State, excluding
Indians not taxed. But whenever in any
State the elective franchise shall be denied
to any portion of its male inhabitants being
citizens of the United States, not less than
81 years of age, or in any way abridged,
except for participation in rebellion or other
crimes, the oasis OF representation in such
State shall be reduced in the proportion
which the number of such male citizens shall
bear to the whole number of such male citi
zens not less than 81 years of age in such
State.
''SEo. 8. CThe original being stricken out
the following is proposed in lieu Of it, No
person shall be Senator or Representative
in Congress or eector of President and vice
President, or hold any office-civiI or militia
ry--under the United States or under any
State, who having previously taken an oath
as member of Congress- or officer of the
United States, or as member of any State
Legislature, or as an executive or judicial
officer of any State, to support the Constitu-
ton of the United States, shall have engaged
in insurrection or rebellion against the same,
or given aid and comfort to the enemies
Thereof, but Congress may by a vote of
two thirds of each House remove such disa-
bility.
SEQ. 4. All obligations of the United
States incurred in suppressing instruction.
or in defense Of the Union, or for payment
shall remain inviolate.
SEQ 5. Neither the United States nor
any State shall assume or pay any debt or
obligation incurred i'll aid of instruction
or rebellion against the United States, or
any claim for compensation for emancipa-
tion of any slave, and such debts and obi
cations and claims shall be forever held lille
gal and void.
$50 6. Congress shall have power to en-
force, by appropriate legisl alton, the provis
ions Of this Article
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-06-07
Suppose these silly plans could be crowned

Suppose these silly plans could be crowned
with success, and that they could actually
overrun and Conquer Canads. Suppose they
held Canada down with 10O,Q nsen, in
what way would that bel p them to take
Ireland The Head Centers' say that DOS
session of Canada would make them base
Of operations against England They could
then build feet and set sail for the coast
of Ireland. Let Hon. Thomas Darcy Nc
Gee expose the folly of this Fenian piece of
strategy. In letter to an Irish fri end in
New York, he writes
'One does not wonder so much at the alb
ject ignorance of the social political and
military condition of Canada, exhibited by
General Sweeney, his Senate and Staff, as
az st their geographical ignorance of this
cuGA.ry, which would shame 4 schoolboy
of ten years old. why, if they had Montre-
al and Quebec both, they would still be,
at the former over 700 miles and at the lat,
ter over 500 miles, inland from the Atlantic
and if they ever get as far east as the gulf,
they might as well, like old Virgilius in the
legend, jump into bottle and give England
the cork, Every one knows the Gulf to be
closed sea with Nth taoo nGrros0 outlets,
the gut of Canso and the Strait of Belleisle,
which single ship-of-war for each could
cOrh up Theoretically. if Mr.. Sweeney was
there, he would be precisely where Admiral
Hope would like to have him. And this is
what these blockheads call making base
against England going seven hundred
miles inland from the Atlantic to find a
base against an essentially Atlantic naval
power! Poor foolish Killian at least had a
wild idea of what to do, though he came to
grief instead of Cambo BeIlo. But greatly
doubt if any of the other set ever had an
idea Wild or tame"
The writer might have added that for sew
en- mouths of the year the gut of Canso'
and the strait of Belleisle are Theoretically
corked m nv the frosts of an Arcti,, ,,,infdr
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-06-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MEDICAL NOTICE

The undersigned would respectfully announce to
his friends and the public generality that he has
ken into Copartuership in the practice of Medicine
and Surgery, Ii. T.sF. GATCHKLL n. D. of this city
DR.. Gatchel has attended Lectures Ind gradual
ed at the Western Homeopathic College, Cleveland,
and the Hahnemaun College, Chicago. He has assist
ed lis father, Prof II. P. Gstche in practice, for
several yeras and has served in the Medical De-
partment Of the army.
This thorough prepar alton inspires him with con-
6dence in Offering his services to the public.
DIR. G. has provided himself with instruments and
other appliances for the practice of Surgeryto which
branch he intends earnestly to devote himself
The office the Firm is in Bonds Block on Cad
floor, where all kinds of Homeopathic Medicines may
be had at reasonable prices, and where Dr.. Gstche
may be found at night as we'll as by day.
DR.. Gridley may be consulted ut the office of the
Firm or at his residence heretofore.
Kenosha, March 18th, 1866 42f
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-06-07
Influence of Manufactures on Agriculture
Increasing the Value Of Land Tenfold.

From the New York Tribune.
McQeen's statistics of the wealth and an
nual income of England showed
That the value of the soil devoted to ag-
riculture comprehended at that time, TWEEN
ty six forty-third of the total wealth of the
Kingdom
2. That the value Of England's agricultural
soil was nearly twelve times greater than
her whole capital invested in manuf actures
and commerce.
3. That the money employed in her agri.
Culture comprehended more than three
fourths of the capital of England.
4. That the Manufacturing and CONNER
cial capital of England. including Ter ship
constituted but about one eighteenth of
her national wealth.
5. That the agricultural capital of Eng
land, which was about 93,91I, 600.
600, produced gross income of 10 per
cent, while the manufact uring and trading
capital, which was but e2IS, 900, 600,
yielded yearly gross income of 120 per
cent.
1t is that magic capital of e218, 200, 600,
invested in machinery, mills, furnaces, fac
tories, and miues, which has swollen the
farming capital Of little England into
that gigantic sum ofe3, 81, 600 1000, ami
made British farm worth ten times as
much as one in wheat growing Poland,
which only grows wheat, and buys goods
instead of making them The bulk of ag-
ricultural capital consists of land and cattle
The manufactures of Great Britain have
doubled and trebled her population have
sustained her immense commerce built
equipped and manned her countless ships !;
and thus directly or indirectly increased the
demand for, and raised the price of food and
raw materials, and run up the value of her
agricultural soil to the grade of garden
ground throughout the kingdom.
McQeen's exhibit of the immense profta-
bisness Of manufacturing as a source of pub
lie and private wealth and national power,
while it should stimulate every true Amer
lean to demand of parties aud Administra-
tons the fostering Of his country's industry,
should penetrate every man who owns land
by the acre, and particularly the owners of
farms in the Mississippi Valley, with this
vitality interesting truth, that capital use
fully employed in manufactures by an sgri.
cultural nation, in time increases the value
of land teu-fold.