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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
FOundering of the steamship London
LESS 0t Two Hundred and Fifty Lives.

The steamship London, from Londoi
to Melbourne, has foundered at sea
with about 27O souls on board. Tbs
survivors-sixteen of the crew and three
| of the passengers were landed at Fal
mouth on the 10th of January. ThC
Western Mail gives the following &C
count of the closing scene of this terri
bile disaster:
.sIt was at ten o'clock on the morning
of that fatal Tuesday that Capt. Martin
had the terrible task of making known
to the two hundred passengers that the
ship was sinking, and that they must
prepare for the worst. She was then as
low in the water as the main chains.
The whole of the passengers and crew
gathered as with one consent, in the
chief saloon, and having been calmly
told by Capt. Martin that no hope re-
NAMED, remarkable and unanimous
spirit of resignation came over them at
once. There was no screaming or
skrieking by women or men, or rushing
on deck or frantic cries. All calmly re-
sorted to the saloon, where Rev. Mr..
Draper, one of the passengers, prayed
aloud, and exhorted the unhappy crea-
lures by whom he was surrounded. -
Dismay was present to every heart, but
disorder to none. Mothers were weep
ing sadly over the little ones about
with them to be engulfed, and the
children, ignorant of their coming
death, were pityfully enquiring the
cause of so much woe. Friends were
taking leave of friends, as if preparing
for long journey; others were crouch
ed down with Bibles in their hands,
endeavoring to snatch consolation from
passages long known or long neglected.
Incredible, we are told, was the
composure which under such circum-
stances reigned around. Captain Mar
tin stationed himself in the poop, going
occasionally forward or into the saloon;
but to none-could he offer a word of
comfort by telling them that their safe
ty was even possible. He joined now
and then for few moments, In the pub
lie devotion, but his place to thu last
was on the deck. About two o'clock
in the afternoon, the water gaining
fast on the ship and no signs of the
storm subsiding being apparent, small
body of men determined to trust them
selves on the waves in a boat rather
than go down without a struggle
Leaving the saloon, therefore, they got
out and lowered away the port cutter,
into which sixteen of the crew and
three of the passengers succeeded in
getting in and launching her clear of
the ship. These sixeeen men shouted for
the captain to come with them, but
with that heroic courage which was his
chief Characteristic, he declined going
with them, saying: "No, I win go down
with the passengers; but 1 wish you
God speed and safe to land" The boat
then pulled away, tossing about help
essly on the crests of the gigantic
waves. Scarcely had they got eighty
yards, or been five minutes off the deck
when the fine steamer went down stern
oremost with her crew of human be- |
ngs, from whom one confused cry of
helpless terror arose, and all was silent
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
Another ingenious Device Of New YOTk
Thieves.

A robbery which nearly paralleled
that of the Greenwich Savings Bank s
porter came to light, yesterday, at
police trials. Inspector james Leon
ard, replying TO the question of Mr..
Charles Spencer, as to whether, during
his twenty years experience as an Off
Ger, he had ever heard OF a more adrOit
robbery, said that he had. He had
heard that at a jewellers in Maiden
lane, on Monday afternoon, man Sc
lected four gold watches and rendered
thousand dollar bank note. The deal.
er examined the note, and finding it
genuine, naturally left it on the coun-
ter while he went to his safe to get
change for the purchaser. But no
sooner had the ieweller gone to his safe,
than man who had just driven up in
coach, dashed into the store and clap
ped irons upon the purchasers wrists
and informing the amazed jeweller that
the prisoner had solen 81 000, suddenly
discovered the 81 900 note and seizedit,
saying, "By my soul this is the identi-
cal bill - and then thrust it into his
pocket. But said the jeweller. che
has four of my watches" '.Well, sir, -
responded the pretender, she may
have any number of stolen watches
but /, as an officer, am not authorized
to a3judicate only the Justice can do
that I shall hurry the thief to the
Tombs, and if you appear at once and
make the fact known, / dare say Justice
Bowling will give you the watches. "
Thus saying, the fellow bundled bis
prisoner off into the coach at the door.
The jewelier went TO the TOmbs, and
after waiting fifteen minutes, smelt a
rat and told his story to Justice Dow
ling, and that Magistrate promptly en-
lightened him as to precisely what had
happened. -New York Times, Feb. l.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
rreights on the Upper IissIssippi-The
Railroads Agree to Receive Freights
from all BOats

1t will be perceived from the follow
ing correspondence, that the question
of river transportation has been finally
amicably arranged between the mer,
chants of the northwest and the man.
ayers of the railroad companies. This
business arrangement has been per
fected without the intervention of the
legislature, and, therefore, viii be the
more satisfactory to both parties. II
is known that we have constantly held
that all the needed changes could be
better perfected in this mode, and we
are gratified to announce that this is
one OF the results of non-interven-
ton policy:
MADISON, January 25, 1866.
To 8. s. Merrill, Esq, General Manager NIL
1rdukee aud 50. Paul Railroad, and James
O. Spencer, ESQ, General Manager Millcdll-
kee and Prairie du Chen Railroad:
GENTLEMEN:-You are fully aware of the
present state of feeling now existing, on the
part of the people in the western section OF
the State, towards railroad and steamboat
companies, and nat legislation is demanded,
which shall in future protect from mODopolies,
and give to all equal rights and facilities on
and over railroads and rivers.
1t is currently reported that the parties
controlling the management of the Milwau-
kee q st. Paul and the Milwaukee x Prairie du
Chen Railways, have determined that here.
after, at their depots and elevators at La
Crosse and Prairie du Chen, all steamboats,
doing business On the Mississippi river and its
tributaries, shall be allowed to receive and
deliver, at the said depots and elevators, in
the order in which they arrive, and without
any distinction or favoritsm of any kind
either as to rates charged by the said railroads
or otherwise, on freights delivered TO. or re-
ceived from such steamboats, as aforesaid, and
will deliver freights where consigned by the
owners or agents thereof. A published official
statement on your part that such will be your
future course, will, we hope, satisfy the people
in the section of the State which we represent,
as it will give free trade upon the rivers and
open them to fair competition, thus saving to
the producers and shippers, large amounts
which they have heretofore been compelled to
pay to combinations and monopolies for exor-
bitant rates of freight on produce and mef-
chandise.
An early reply indicating your views, with
liberty to make the same public or otherwise,
is respectfully asked.
Very respectfully yours,
j. Ct. THoRP, THAD. q. POUND,
A. ID. BENNETT, l.. q. MERRILL,
w, s. ScRIBNRR, NJ. A. FULTON,
ANGUS CAMERON n. +. CARPENTER,
A. WOODS, VIM. ). CofP,
MILWAUKEE,, Jan. so, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
GREAT WESTERN
Cap and Fur Manufacto
S5S East Water Sfreef- h,iI,rn-,

$50 East Water Street S,gl,v,
FREDERICK GUNTHER. who has r.
Cap and Fur Manufacturing business IN ~. '-s
the past sixteen years. would respectfully ar. 1y
70 the public that he has just opened to the
largest and most splendid stock of LADIES, -, we
DREN'S and GENTLEMEN'S FURs eyer MI
into Western market. The same ara all osN,y, slt
MANUFACTURE. and consist partly Of ARrv ~ w
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL AND FITCH Sets, a.
yer, Otter and Mink Trimmed Hoods and g..
Caps of the latest styles. Ladies' and Genter,sr.
ter and Beaver Gloves, Gentlemsn's Fur Gu 49,.
Children's Furs in very large variety, &c. 4.
The attention of the ladies' is especially c.,,.,
TO the fact that the furs are of MY OWN MANrS."
TURE have the reputation throughout tbs ,,-- A.
to be superior in style, quality and finish -!
made, either Fast or West, and that warysr.., -
to give entire satisfaction. al kinds of furs
order on short notice.
keep constantly ON hand a very large s,o.,
Buffalo and Fancy Sleigh Robes, Robe IL
Buckskin Gloves and Mittens, Hat and Can T-S
mings, Cloth, Pushes. &C., sc.
1 would call the special attention Of count,,
chants to my large and extensive Cap NAVE
TORY, in which can be found all kinds ~ az. ~
Beaver, Nutria, Nutria Band, Otter Band Rs,r.
Band, Seal, Muskrat Cloth, Mohair, Six and Co.,
Plush Caps. The same are superior in stvs =,
quality TO any made Il tie Eastern markets e.,
sell them at less than New York prices =,
WHOLESALE HAT DEPARTMENT il the l. 2!
end best selected in the West.
Country Merchants will find 1t to their ady,r.,.
to examine my stock before purchasing esAEbsrs.'
Remember the store: $50 East Water Street
Oct2l RI II hat l. CI NTgtp
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
5000 TICKETS.

Parties in the country wishing TO procure neseis
where no Agencies are established. can do SO BY ad
DRESSING Il. y Hempsted, Main Street, or v;
Tunis K Co, 90 WISCONSIN treet, milwaukee Re"
sOns can also b. come agents for the sale Il theE
by applying to the above named parties
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
DR.. n. w. hathaway has taken rooms

DR.. n. w. Hathaway has taken rooms
at S66 Main street, opposite the Newhall
House, where he will be happy to receive calls
from all of his cd friends and those OF DIR.
p. Bryant are referred 10 DIR. Hathaway.
All diseases treated by the most approved
method, to meet the various wants of each
patient, whether it be Electic Medicines,
Electricity, or Animal Magnetism Office hours
from a. m. till p. m.
Milwaukee. Nov. z, 1865. nov7h4s3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

New Musie.-At 81. n. Hempsted's
Piano warerooms and Music Publishing House
41O Main Street, Milwaukee. can be nad all the
latest productions of Vocal and Instrumental
Music. Letters from the country promptly
answered, and orders filed ON receipt of the
money.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

For Business Education and TO become a
God telegraph operator. go to Bryant. Stratton &
spencer's Milwaukee Business College For college
paper. circulars and information. address
ROBERT c. SPENCER, Principal.
Milwaukee, Via
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
THE NEW MUSIC HALL,
Thursday Evening. March 8, 1896

yHyHIS Is THE s'FOURTH ANNyAL
Grand Gift Concert given nder the sane
management in this city. Inc success Win which
their Efforts have been met should be sufh0eut
guarantee of the merit of the institution IS before
fbev will furnish the est musical talent III the cit!
and use every effort to make the concert entertaining
and attractive
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

DR.. y. Wilbur, Magnetic Physician y
cure the sick at his residence 56I Milwaukee Str,
Milwaukee, Wis, until further notice. Asoe1,s
at sny distance by sending magnetized pane
Send handwriting, subscribed envelope, and tor,
red stamps. He will publish in the MIIwauE,y
DAILY W scoNsIS, each day for six months cure. y
different diseases.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17
ORIENTAL SEWING

nRIENTAL SEWING MACHINE
~ The cheapest, haidsomest, and most durable
machine now in use is the ORIENTAL. 800
Every family that has not procured a Sewing Mach
inc. should have one. They not to he excelled
81 cali and see them. HAMILTON PICK
General Agent. sos East Water Street Sc ond FL or
Room No. feb7h7ssdhwIt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

Smuggling has greatly decreased
on the Canada line since the recent
stringent regulations.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

The garroters are choking the re-
citizens of Richmond, Va.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

|
with the consent of the occupants to
procure other lands for them by rent or
purchase, not exceeding 40 acres for
each occupant, or to set apart for them
out of the public lands assigned for that
purpose, 40 acres each upon the terms
and conditions set forth in the Attn SEQ
| ton.
The substitute of Mr.. Stevens was re-
jected by a vote of 81 to 126.
The house then voted on the substi-
tute reported from the committee on
freedmen's affairs for the senate bill.
1t is nearly the same as the Senate bill,
with the following exceptions LA#
The substitute provides that the act
shall extend to refugees and freedmen
in all parts of the United States,
and the President may divide the Sec
| ton of country within which the priv
ilege of the writ of habeas corpus was
| suspended on the 1st of March, 1866.
1t also makes reduction OF the salaries
of officers and privates that no person
shall be deemed destitute, suffering or
dependent upon the government for
support within the meaning of this act,
who, being able to find employment,
could, by proper industry and exertion,
avoid such restitution, suffering or de-
tendency.
1t further provides that whenever the
former owners of lands, occupied under
Maj. Gen. Sherman's field order, shall
make application for restoration of the
lands, the commissioner is authorized
upon the agreement and with the writ
ten consent of the occupants, to procure
other lands for them, by rent or pur-
chase, not exceeding forty acres for
each occupant, or to set apart for them
out of the public lands assigned for that
purpose, in section four of the bill,
forty acres each, upon the terms and
conditions therein named. The COM
missioner is required to procure, by
grant or purchase, such lands within the
district named, as may be required for
refugees and freedmen, dependent on
the government for support, and shall |
provide, or cause to be erected, suitable |
buildings for asylums and schools. The |
above are the most material modifica- |
tions.
The substitute, for the Senate bill, |
was passed, yeas 1876, nays SO.
The house proceeded to the considera-
ton of the bill giving the assent of con.
gress to the transfer of the counties of
Berkeley and Jefferson, from Virginia to
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-17

For sale at the above mentioned places, and Of al
the principal points in the city
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w ARD II. LAMON.
TIE EstNte of Hon. Stephen Il.
Douglas.

\ Chicago paper says that at the time
of Senator Douglass decease, his estate
was so incumbered that it was believed
that there would be nothing left for his
family. During the war, however, the
price Of real estate in Chicago which be-
longed to him, appreciated so in value,
that its sale has paid all his debts, and
left his family a handsome competence.
We find the above paragraph, says the
Columbus Ohio Statesman, going the
rounds of the papers, and reproduce it
in order to state some facts in connection
Herewith that are not generally known.
During Judge Douglass lifetime, Hon.
ID. p. Rhodes, OF Cleveland, was so de-
voted to his illustrious relative that he
almost idolized him; and since his death
his memory has ever been honored and
revered by Mr. Rhodes. When the great
Senator was dying, he committed his
family and all his interests to the care
and protection of his relative and friend,
and made him hiscXecutor. Mr.. Rhodes
at once entered upon the discharge of
the duties thus devolved upon him, re-
garding it labor o. love, and spent two
or three years in settling up the estate
When the Judge died, many thought it
insolvent; but as the trusted, devoted
ana eIucleHl executor prOSfeSSeu WIN
his work, he discovered and secured in
terests belonging to the estate that I'M
principled sharpers claimed and thought
they possessed. After several years OF
uninterrupted devotion to the duties ne
had assumed, he submitted the final ac'
count to the probate court in Chicago,
showing every debt of the illustrious
statesman paid, dallar for dollar, and a
handsome competence" in his hands
for the family. This satisfactory result
was brought about more by perseverlng
labors and efficient fidelity and liberallty
of the executor, than by the apprecl,
alton of real estate; and he is entitled.
to the grateful thanks of every friend OF
Judge Douglas-of every man or woman
service he has rendered.
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LF-CONDEMNED.

During the progress OF the war there
was no idea more harped and elaborated
upon By the Radical press, than that the
President was the Government, and
that it was disloyal and sympathizing
with treason TO question or oppose any
OF his official acts. This theory was
particularly enforced upon naturalized
citizens, and was not without its effect
in obtaining their votes to the support
of the dominant party. The same parti-
Fans now, as one excuse for refusing to
admit the Southern States to repre-
sentation i'll Congress, say the war, in
fact, is not yet over; but when the
President refuses to sign bill which
they consider important TO their party as
a political measure, i'll a moment they
ignore their own teachings of submission
to the Presidents Will, and turn upon
him with the most violent denuncation
and abuse, ever heaped upon public
man in the country,
We never subscribed to the doctrine
that the President was the Government,
neither do we now. We furthermore
believe in the right Of every man to
hold his own sentiments on questions of
public policy without reference to the
views of the President-but we insist
upon these Radicals either remaining
true to their own teachings, or confess
that they inculcated a lie and cheat
upon the country. They must stop their
abuse of JOHNSON, or stand self-con-
demned before the Nation as unscrupu-
lous knaVes.
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WEST VIRGINIA.

The following article is from the New
York Herald. It raises a question as to
the proper Interpretation Of that article
of the United States Constitution. under
which West Virginia was received into
the Union, which has hitherto received
but little attention
3" Careful readers Of the peace procla-
nation Of President johnson, will have
noticed tie cautious manner in which
he refers 70 Western Virginia. He says
nothing obout the State Of Western Nir-
%ln1a, but speaks of it as " that part of
the State Of Virginia lying west of the
Aileghany Mountains" land as "certain
specified counties in the State Of
Virginia. and as the fofty-eight
counties Of Virginia designated as
Western Nirginia.' In an official docu-
ment al such Importance every word
has donbtless been carefully considered.
and these cautious descriptions Of West
ern Virginia mean something more than
appears on the surface. What do they
mean Does the President doubt the
eonstltutionality Of the act creating the
state OF Western Virginia. The article
Oh the Constitution in reference to this
matter is as follows:
- New States may be admitted by
the Congress into this Union but no
new State shall be formed or erected
within the jurisdiction Of any other
State, nor any State be formed by the
junction OF two or more States or parts
of States, without the consent Of the
Legislatures of the States concerned, as
We'll as of the Congress-.
" Now it is, Of course. conceded that
the new State Of Western Virginia was
formed or erected within the Jurisdiction
OF the original State of Virginia. The
legal questions involved will, therefore,
turn upon two issues First, whether
the last clause Of this artiele-that in re-
gard to the consent of the Legislatures
concerned-eXtends to the formation Of
new States within the jurisdiction Of
other States, as well as to the formation
of new States from parts of old States.
Second, whether the consent of the
Legislature Of Virginia was granted
when the new State Of Western Nir-
ginia was formed. The first point is d
very nice one, and rests principally upon
the grammatical construction Of the
article. The second point involves the
issue as to whether the so-called loyal
Legislature OF Virginia, sitting at Alex
andria during the war, was the legal
Legislature of that State, or whether
the rebel Legislature, sitting at Rich
mond, was the genuine body. The con-
sent Of the Alexandria Legislature was
obtained that of the Richmond Legis-
lature was not asked. If the President
entertans any doubt upon this subject,
the whole matter will have to come
before the Supreme Court for its de-
cision.r
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country for its intensity and bitterness.
Then let those Whe believe The pres-
dent IS right, come Up promptly and
earnestly to his support, and prepare for
the impending conflict. It is 10 time
for temporizing and quibbling. The
Radicals are already oh the war-pafh
They have appointed a Congressional
Committee to raise funds, distribute
documents, and conduct the campaign
against the President. The Conserva-
tives must meet Them more than half
way. They must organize in city, town
and county, and enroll their names on
the side of ANDREW JOHNSON on the
side of right and civil liberty. Ths end
is not doubtful The President will be
sustained by the people, and the Radi-
Gals will be driven 70 the wall. But to
accomplish this quickly and completely,
action IS necessary. Let the people
move, to the end that the President may
know that he possesses the confidence of
the PEOPLE. He asks for none other.
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STAND BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE
CONSTITUTION.

The bitterness with which the Radical
politicians and press are assailing the
President leaves not shadow of doubt
that their political partnership is broken
beyond the possibility of future rcsto-
ration. The contest is narrowed down
50 that all men can readily understand
the issue and choose their ground. Shall
ANDREW JOHNSON be sustained in his
policy to speedily restore the Union of
the States under the Constitution-all
being properly represented in the Ma
tional Congress-or shall the Radical
idea be upheld that the seeded States
are no longer States, but territories. to
be retained as mere dependencies, under
martial law until such time as negro
equality prevails throughout the bor-
ders.
This is the great engrossing issue now
before the country, and men are called
upon to take sides without regard to for
mer questions or party predictions.
and the Constitution, will sustain the
Presilent-while "higher law' men,
negro sutTragctes, and the whole horde
of zealots and fanatics who hate the
forms of government handed down by
the fathers Of the Republic, under which
the country has prospered beyond eN-
ample in history, will enroll themselves
under the leadership Of SUMNER, STE
VEINS and the band of destructionists in
Congress, who are now standing IN the
way of the permanent restoration and
peace of the Union.
This contest will be no holiday sport
and although to be settled, we trust,
by the ballot instead of the bullet-it
will be notable in the history of the
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SCI GOING MONITORS

intelligence has been received of the
safe arrival Of the Monitor Monadnock
at Valparaiso, together with the other
vessels thai accompanied her around
Cape Horn. The sea going qualities Of
Our Monitors, are by this voyage fully
established. Five years ago we had no
vessels ct this character-but now, our
ifofl-clad navy, in its strength and in its
capacity for long and danaerousHo voyages
az sea, surpasses that Of anE other power.
IAe maximum speed Of the Monadnocls
on the voyage, was one hundred and
ninety-five miles a day, her minimum
rate one hundred and fourtaen miles.