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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

Boston E0eaing Commercial says: ''The
days of the big elm are numbered. 1t
IS entirely shoFn nf its hsssaIfy. and an n
few years 1T will he no more. The
trunk of the tree is hollow, aud rot has
e7Nbonaod To IFS branches In former
years the tree has suffered from the fnrv
of the storms. lightning has shivered
IT, and its most magnificent branches
have, one by one, been Topped. 4 ten
der care for its health has been extended
towards it for some years. The hollow
places have been filled with cement. 1t
has been hedged about and its roots
have been guarded. The stately branch
es that yet remain have been braced up
by iron supporters, and until two days
ago it was still braYe-looking Oh tree,
the pride and beauty of the Common.
But its proportions nav been destroyed.
The great branch-the largest branch
there was left=-that inclined towards
the west. has fallen, carrying with it
two sections of the iron fence that sur
rounded the tree. The appearance OF
the wood shows that the branch has
been held in its place by very slight
breadth of sound wood"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
NATIONAL HOTEL.

Corner of Fowler aud West Water Streets, Mil
wailkee, Wis. 4. q, NERHEIN. Proprietor This
entirely new house is now Open 10 the public and
ohers hrst-class accommodate ms. 1t is situated
on one block from tha depOt1 of the Prairie du
Chien, Lacrosse Milwaukee and Chicago n Mil-
Waukee Railroads. Omnibusses 10 and from the
cars and steamboats,. may2si464cwst
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

Aluminium Arm0T.-A trial has Just
been made at Florence of a cuirass in
aluminium, which is as light as an ordi-
nary waistcoat, nearly as flexible, and
capable of turning a musket-ball fired
at the distance of thirty eight PAGES,
and of resisting bayonet thrust from
the heaviest hand. Each cuirass costs
only twenty-five francs. Two italian
regiments are, it is said, to be immedi-
ately provided with them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

in Pike county, Arkansas, ON the l4th. IN
which the latter We're driven OIL losing four
killed. The fight originated in the guerrillas
attacking the house of a well known unaouist
aud the citizens tried TO defend hfnl, but supe-
riOr numbers forced them TO retreat. The
man succeeded in escaping through a
back door With his family The rnffians then
set the house on fire, with all the out-build-
lnGs, and totally destroyed them. There were
but nine houses N the vicinity, and the guer-
rlilas numbering over twenty had their own
way. company Of mounted citizens, num-
berlng 100, were on the track of the retreating
SuerrIllas, whose capture and immediate exc
cutiOu seems probable.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

james Robinson, the celebrated
bareback circus rider, was drowned
recently, while rowing in skiff near
Boston.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28
EMIGRANT co

Sells ocean passage to and from Europe sight
drafts on Great Britain, Germany and Sweden. The
company Imports labOreF= to the order OF American
employers and manufacturers, mechanics, railroad
companies and farmers in Wisconsin, eau, through
this company secure prompt supply of wUTkmen.
ne company also offers for sale cheap farms in the
State of Iowa, at from 90 TO g. 90 per acre. For
particulars apply TO G. F. J. MOLLER, General
Agen for Wisconsin, 400 East Water St, Milwaukee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-28

a GENTS WANTED To SELL. THE
n Improved Common Sense Sewing Machine
price SIS, and no infringement. ! 500 machines
were sold last year in this state and the demand il
increasing they will keep in tTder and last any fam
i'y ten years Address with stamp. WARNER 4
Co. 202 Spring Street. Milwaukee. aprI4tf
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13
Abraham Lincoln Indirectly his
own DESTROYER.

'sWhat would have been the effect of
MCCLELLAN election to the Presidency In
Is64?" was lately asked of Southern gen
tleman. 'It would have ended the war, on
almost any terms the North could have ask
ed. said he For year before the war
closed, all hope of success unless by some
thing little short of miracle-was abandon
ed. The election of MCCLELLAN would
have given the Southern leaders an excuse for
making peace without an absolute loss of all
selfrespect. The North would, by his cleo
ton, have receded, in part, from its extreme
position, and we would have receded from
ours.
This proves beyond doubt that if Nc
CLELLAN had been elected, hostllltles would
have ceased in November, 1864, and the
war ended several months before 1t did. And
this would have saved hundreds OF valuable
lives, and millions of treasure.
But, says one, what has this to do with
the death of Mr. LINCOLN % Hold your
temper, and will tell you IF Mr.. LINCOLN
and the Abolition party had conducted the
election of 1864 honestly, fairly, justly and
legally, we are sure MCCLELLAN would have
been elected. But we know, that by the
most dishonest, unjust and illegal frauds,
and corruptiOns of all the Departments of
the Government, the Army Officers, the
Soldiers vote, the Mails, the Provost Mar
shals and their eaves-droppers, the uncon-
stitutional arrests and imprisonment of many
Democrats, the suppression of their papers,
were the base and foul means used to effect
his re-electionl
Had Mr.. LINCOLN and his idolatrous wor-
shinners been satisfied with lawful admin
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

bullets could not hurt the child - Well,
thati the same kind of patriotism, which
it is supposed, led another. red-mouthed
''Loyalist'' to get his barn insured, aOd then
burn it and take the insurance money to pay
his communication fee, and then attempt to
insinuate before a loyal military commission,
falsely, that Democrats had burnt his
barn. but was stopped.
This is Abolition Loyalty for you. Shall
we Democrats, bear all these things and let
those pinks of Loyal Toryism pass unrebuk-
ed? think not The voice of neighbor
Robert grave says no The voice of his
poor widow, and orphan children says no
Every principle of justice says no J J Then
let us speak out by the Press, in the name
of this outraged community, through the
courts of Justice, and expose those enemies
of our race, the enemies of our country, and
let us support our true Democratic princi-
pies and candidates, and save the Constitu-
tion and the Union by sustaining President
j johnson. JEFFERSON.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13
WHEN YOU'RE DOWN.


What legion Of "fieB5s" always bless US,
When golden success lights our wayi
How they smile Is they softly address us,
S1'cordlai. good humored. and gay
Rut. an when the sun Of Porspetity
Hath set then how quickly they frown
And cry out in tones Of seyerfy.
kick Tie man don't you see he IL down.
What though. when you Fnsw not sorrow,
Your heart open day.
And .ycur friends when they wanted toborrow
You Obliged and ne'er asked them to pay
w hat though not soul you e'r sighted.
AZ YOU wandered about through the town.
Your friends become very near sighted,
And don't seem 70 5, when you're down
When you re '.up" your are loudly exalted
And traders all sing out you praise,
VI hen you're s.doWn'' you have greatly detailed,
And they really don't fancy your ways"
Your style was "tip-top" when you'd money.
80 sings every sucker and clown,
Eut now 'tis c1ceedingly funny,
Things are altered "becaass you are down"
Oh. give me the heart that forever
l. free from the worlds selfish rust,
A nd the soul W hose high DOble endeavor
Is to rarse fallen from the DUST
And when in aiversitv's ocean
victim - likely to drown,
All hail TO the frind whossdevatinB
Viii lift maR up when hes IOWA
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13
How to be Happys

Every person of s ssne naind desires to
be happy But alas how few, compara-
lively, ever learn the secret OF being truly
andconstantly happy | have thought much
and read much upon this everyday subject
| have endeavored to look into my own heart
and to scan my past life closely to see if
could not arrive at the real solution Of the
problem. The more | see and understand
of human nature, the palmer become my
convictions that selfshneSs lies at the very
foundation of al or nearly all Of our unhap-
piness
My business for many years being that of
a teacher of public schools, gave me great
advantages for studying the spirit and prac-
tice of life in many households Almost in
variably [ discovered this hydra-headed
monster .SelfShReSS to be the skeleton
in every woman 5 nay, and mans closet,
too If | found one family IN the district
where love and tender regard were manifest
ed by the husband toward his toiling, faith
ful wife, O what an oasis in the desert of life
it seemed to my poor hungering spirit /
saw so much cold calculating as to the hoso
to get rich, regardless of the health or hap
piness of the inmates of every household,so
little thought bestowed upon the cultivation
of the higher and noblerfaculties of the soul,
or to the developing Of the Intellectual pow
ers which so elevate and eIrnoble our race,
that my heart was often filed with sorrow
and grief
Is not this really tie san of us all as peo-
pie ? this eternal grssping after the s'al-
mighty dollar, without regard to the little
home comforts which are really and truly all
there is of happiness
O how much kind word, spoken with
feeling and affection, TO child, or wife
whose life year after year is circumscribed by
the four walls of kitchen, would do toward
lifting the cloud from the spirit and sending
rays of sunshine into the very soul But, no,
these little acts and highly priced tokens are
kept for the outside world, which cares little
and thinks less of the bestower, while the
poor wife, like beast of burden, piods on,
uncheered by aught save her own approving
conscience and the hope of brighter life in
the spirit home above. II. J. s.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

The EUaiing Post, a. Republican paper,
published in the city of New York, in speak
ing of the legislation for the Negro, says:
''The Freedmen's Bureau Bill passed yes
terday by the House makes 1T the duty OF the
government, for two years after 1T becomes
a law, to supply provisions, medicines and
transportation to destitute and suffering
white refugees and freedmen Now, unless
it is certain that for two years to come society
and industry will continue, in the South, TO
be so disorganized as to make 1t impossible
for many industrious persons to gain a liv-
ing, does not this extension of charity seem
unnecessary? And if unnecessary, is it not
mischievous? SO long as men can get their
living without work, many will do so and
if the government should promise to support
destitute and suffering people, in the South,
for ten years, no doubt it would during the
whole period have demands upon Its stores.
1.-The Southern States are underpepulat-
ed; there is more work there than there are
hands to do it: it is region, like the West,
in which no one who will work needs to beg
or starve Is there not a danger that we
may create a class of inveterate idlers, both
amongst the whites and blacks?
'"The number of destitute freedmen ap-
pears to be rapidly decreasing; indeed 1t
cannot help but do SO, Tor work is abundant,
and most of the States have enacted laws
obliging the colored people to take care of
their poor According to despatch from
Washington, the Assistant Commissioner
for North Carolina reports that the number
of destitute freedmen dependent upon gov
ernment has been gradually reduced, and 1t
is hoped that by the end of another quarter
the necessity for the gIatuitous issue of ra-
tions and clothing will have ceased entirely.
The demand for labor continues unabated,
and is far greater than the supply. Many
planters in the Southern States have applied
to him for help, and some have engaged
persons in North Carolina to return with
them. The inquiry is no longer heard,
What can be done wth the negroes but
the question is often asked, Where can la
borers be foundg"
Eve have the Freedmen's Bureau for
nearly year yet. Congress viii meet again,
and viii have been In session for several
months before the present law runs out. If
next winter 1t shall appear to be necessary
to continue the Bureau for another year, it
can easily be done. But would it not be
well to wait until then, when the first peace
crop will be gathered, and affairs will be bet
ter settled In the Southern States? We
frust the Senate will consider these matters.
Let us do all that is right, but let us not
hold out hopes of such support as may en-
courage idleness and pauperism. 1t Is bet
ter to give the freedmen and refugees a
chance to help themselves, than for us to
help them. =
nr Daniel Webster used to say that the
word would ! in Rufus Choate' S handwriting
resembled a gridirDn struck by lightning.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13
And thus died the Rev. Henry Clannard.
How Coal was Discovered in
Pennsylvania.

A writer in the New York O6serrer asserts
that Col George Shoemaker, & gentleman Of
Teautonic origion, was the discoveror of
PENNSYLVANIA coal He lived on the Schuyl-
kill, and owned extensive tracts. The writer
goes on to say:
st CHANGED one day that in constructing a
lime kiln he used some of the black stones
that were lying about the place. Mine Got !!
mine Got der sthones be all on fire ex-
claimed the astonished Dutchman, when
the rich glow of the ignited antharcite met
his gaze. The neighbors, who, of course,
were few and far between, were, after much
ado. assembled to witness the marvel. This
happened in 1912 Shortly after, mine host
loaded Pennsylvania team with the black
stones, and journeyed slewlyto Philadelphia,
a distance of 90 miles. There unforeseen
difficulties were presented. The CRATES and
stoves then in use were not constructed 10
Facilitate the combustion of antharclte, and
burn it would not After many Intellectual
efforts to ignite the product, in was thrown
aside as worthless, and our discOmfitted Ger
man. who had beguiled his toiiscme way to
tbe metropolis with dreams of ingots, return
ed to digest his disappointment IN his noun
tain solitude.
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

A LADY of certain age says the reason
and old man is generally so devoted to her
cat is that, not having husband, she natu-
rally takes to the next most treacherous
animal
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

A BLIND beggar was one day accosted by
a clergyman, at whose request ne detailed
the circumstances under which he had lost
his sight-accidental exposure to the blast,
ing of a rock by gunpowder. The reverend
ouerist, m after listening, said, very feefngly,
7tWell, my poor man, / pity you, and could
drop tear over your misfortune, : at the
same time offering him nothing. Thank
YOU, sir, !" replied the beggar, but l d rather
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

By The johnson Republicans of Phila-
deiphia have taken the field against Radical
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13

nT Daniel Webster used to say that the
word would in Rufus Choate' S handwriting
resembled a gridirOn struck by lightning.
That viii be The shane laf tha Sfarans rartu
Columbia democrat and star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1867, 1866-06-13
The Freedmen's Bureau Bill.

Rohrsburg, May 81, 1866.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10
The washburne Family

This distinguished family, several OF whose
members have already made themselves famous
IN our National Legislature, Will be well repre-
sented IN the Forteth Congress- No less than
iour Washburnes are already elected to the next
House OF RepresentatIves-Elihu b. Washburne
ol Illinois, wei known as Chairman OF the Com
mltlee on Commerce in the present House, and
me me ureIess e champion and friend OF General
member of the present Congress: General q O.
Washpurne OF wisconsin, former member of
CONGRESS, and Maior-Genera of Volunteers
during the heoenlon; and Henry d. Washburne,
first three are, we believe brothers. the fourth
being their cousin. The head OF the bonse is
Israel Washburne. of Maize, an older brotber oS
the three Congressmen, himself an ex-ConeTess'
man and Ex-Governor. aud now ia trainine So,.
the United States Senatorship from Maine, a
younger scion OF the mouse is an aspirant for
legislative honOrs in New Hampshire. All of
them are staunch radicals. .-Cieueidnd Leader.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

CoLoIED WOMAN ON THE WAR-PATH.---
Last evening quite little excitement was
0ccasiOned by the actions OF an excited
female OF the colored persuasion. The
woman in. question, named Annie Chapman,
mad conceived violent antipathy towards a
man, and thinking that the world could not
contain them both, she buckled on her armor
ana went forth to conquer; but her enemy was
wary, and kept scarce.
Annie, however, animated by her spirit of
animoslty, expressed freely her desire 10 ami
hilate her enemy, and consequently attracted
the attention OF the guardians OF the peace who
arrested her. When taken INTO cuttody she at
tempted 70 throw away blackjack she had
concealed Oh her person. She had also sharply
ground razor, which she evidently intended TO
put TO other uses than shayine. She had hear
her 10 answer tor carrying concealed deadly
weapons.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

AN UGLY CUSTOMER William Nichols
was arrested yesterday afternoon Tor COMM (.
ting violent assault and battery upon man
named James Ryan, near the new bridge. above
GIrard avenue. 1t appears that Nichols got into
violent quarrel with Ryan, and not being able
to silence him with his tongue he tried the
virtue OF his fist and Knocked him Gown
Not being satisfied with that he pI I3ked up a
large stone, and was earnestly engaged in irving
TO fatten kyan's head, when the latter,s wells
attracted the attention of the police. who ran
up and arrested Nichols just in time to prevent
more serious consequences, as the stone proved
to be much harder than Ryan's head, and gave
him very unpleasant sensation. Nichols had
hearing before Alderman Massey. who held
him in $500 bail to answer a charge of assault
and battery.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

"A young girl aged sixteen. and named
Jonatel, has lately lost her life at laval MAY
ennel by falling on a small knife she was carry
ing IN her hand, while running to prepare a meal
IoI me family The blade entered her breast
near the throat, and the wound having bled
lnleroally, she expired shortly after Rards,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

>, "a OTBANGE SUiCIDE-JoHN SMITH KILLS
IllAsELF--h ADDITIONAL FACTs-We have to re-
c@or9 @ very atran &c suicide that took place yes
terudy morning, between the hours Of A and
O'Clock. The deceased. John Smith, has been
employed rs jOumeyman baker AZ the estab-
Ishment OF John ID. Roth, No 6gI South Third
street, since June 1862
elr. Roth's statement of the occurrence il "a
fOllows:- "
81, Mr. smith has been employed in our place tor
Jnree or four years past. Tie Is a single man OF
stea1y, sober habits, and not at all glveu to any
KIND of dissipation.
Nothing unusual was ever noticed in his beha.
Vlor uhtli about six months ago, when he began
10 act rather strangely. He would sometimes
slop whist ut his work, and roll his eyes up
auu uoWn IN curious manner, and then burst
Oul INTO loud laugh. Still, he would never
with him.
In fact, he was most uncommonly uncommuni-
caJlNe, having scarcely word to say 10 any one
except upon matters connected with his bust
ness lie had habit also of talking 70 himself
IN IN low; muttering manner, but so ndistinctiy
that nothing could be determined.
yesterday he got up about quarter before
pclock IN the afternoon, About ten minutes
before 4. he and MIR. Roth went down into the
Sr.'aT T where they carry on their business, and
MI; hOth stayed with the deceased until
O'Clock, giving him directions about the baking.
Nnen ne returned, after going upstairs tor u
lew minutes, he missed Mr.. Smith.
- IL was then about ten minutes after o'clock.
ne neaId g1oans coming from the front cellar,
ana gong In, he found Smith lying on heap OF
coal; Hc was lying down. with his feet up high
on me coal heap and his head below, and rest
inc his face on his arms. Mr.. Roth picked him
up, supposing him to be sick, and when he,
WIN the assistance OF others, had carried
smith up stairs they found that his throat was
cut. He could not speak.
Alter remaining in the house until about ten
minutes before O'Clock. / e was taken away by
couple of his brothers-in-law. When taken
away ne was just able to breathe, and must have
dled a new minutes after he left the house. The
wound was made by razor, aud almost severed
the windpipe aud jugular vein. The Coroner
was summoned to hold an inquest.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

SOUND RELIGIOUS READING, OF all kinds,
Protestant Episcopal Book Society, No. 1924
Chestnut street. A change in the management
oftheir establishment has recently been made,
and their facilities Tor supplying the public with
hieh'toned religious works have been greatly
increased ut the same time.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

Our 1925 and Sl'5O Japan Teas are superior
Teas. and usually sold at so cents per pound
higher.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

A SEVERE ACCIDENT. About 10 o'clock
yesterday morning Mr. John OF, living IN
Taney street, and employed in the Girard
Avenue Passenger Railroad stables met with a
seyeIe accident. He was cutting hay with a
uatent hay-cutter, when, by some inexplcable
II cans, he go, his hand under the knife and had
three fingers and part of bis lett hand taken Of
He was removed to 81. Josepns Hospital.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

Our SLIGO Japan Tea, and our Sl.6O OoIong
Black Tea, are the finest Teas imported, and
usually sold at 1926 per pound.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

UNIVERSITY OF PENNsYLV ANA. - The
annual meeting OF the Society OF the Alumni
OF the University Of Pennsylvania will be held
in the College Hall next Tuesday afternoon.
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SILGHT FIRE-WoMAN INJURED.-Last
evening, about hall honr before midnight, a
slight tie bi okc ont in the dwelling No. 22l s.
Eleventh street. bed and bedding took fire
from some cause unknow n, and woman named
Mrs. Shepherd. living in the house. who was
sleeping IN the bed at the time, was severe y
burned before she could escape.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

To THE LADIEs.-We desire to call your
attention to the card OF Messrs. Epstein x
Haines, late of the firm of Owen Evans & Co -,
dry goods dealers. Nos. ll3 and ll35 North Ninth
stIeet-pTice n Woods old stand. A visit to
their establishment is certain to result in plea
sure and profit.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-10

Our Sl'5O Black Tea is the finest imported
and equal to the usual $500 Tea.