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Fight Between IN Elephant and IT'S
\ @ TraiDer-the Latter kiiEed.

Il *> TraineT-the Latter hitaed.
MIR. Alfred Moffat, of Equestrian no
toriety in England, who, for the past
five years, has been performing Rich
ard Bells two elephants, was Killed at
MOrat, Switzerland, on June 18th,
while performing with Bell Myers
Circus Company. The elephant had
had some trouble with the groom
short time previous. Mr.. Moffat tried
to subdue the beast 10y laying about
him with his spear and tomahawk, and
compelled him to kneei down for him
to fasten the chain round his neck
Mr.. Moffat kept the spear in the ami
malls ear while he was doing this, but
had to turn his back TO the brute while
he took chain from of his leg. just
at that moment the elephant rose to his
feet, and MIR. Moifat, who had hold OF
the handle of the spear, which was still
fastened in the animals ear, was raised
from the ground. The elephant then
commenced turning his head backwards
and forwards until he got MIR. Moffat
in front OF him, then seized him with
his trunk and threw him about twenty
feet in the air, and "a he was coming
down caught him on his tusks, and
gorged him TO the ground. Mr.. Moffat
| still had presence of mind to call the
animal 10y name, and while on the
ground said ego back, Palm;" but at
| that moment the infuriated animal put
his foot on FIR. Moff,t's breast, and
killed him instantaneouslv. The fe-
male elephant. seeing her keeper and
| trainer being mangied, ran at the male
elephant and gored him with heI
head; then with the assistance
of the members of the equestrian
company, Mr.. Nloffat was got
! away from his enemy, but he was nc
| more-life had flown at the time men
toned above. The female then went
back into the stables, and seemed to
try and get the male elephant to do the
same, but III spite OF all he would not
go in; he appeared quite wild, and he
commenced (as through revenge) to
tear Mr.. Mo1fat's coat, which lay on the
ground, pulling it into ii thousand
pieces, and then eating it. The com
pany tried about three hours to get
him in the stables, but they could not
do it, either by force or kindness. Az
| last the female came to the stable door,
and commenced crying, which drew
him to her. She then closed the doors
after him, and seeming quite sensible
of what had happened, placed herself al
| the door so that he could not get out
again. During this time Messrs. Bel
aud Myers had sent for a cannon to
shoot the monster. For eight long
hours the female elephant stood sentry
at the stable door, guarding it with hel
own body, by the word of command
from the groom, George Mason, who
has always fed and cleaned the animals.
and drove them OH the road from town
to town, and whose life has time OF
two been saved 10y Mr.. Motfatt. Al
last the cannon arrived, and was at once
placed in position near the stable door.
George Mason then called the female
elephant away from the door, and the
male then came ont, and the word
Fire" being given, a six pound bal
from the cannon made hole right
through his body, and he fell dead on
the very spot where he killed his trainer.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
Baron mnnshausen


by many to have been tho greatest. liar that
ever lived, not excepting the old fellow whose
name is uncomfortable to ears polite; but We
hold that both theae worthless are completely
outstripped and distanced By the vendors of
the quaek remedies ID of this day who COM
pletely deluge the advertising columns of the
newspaT err, with their exaggerations and fal8i-
fcations, much to the disgust Of thOse who
are really in search of information. For that
reason We seldom notice or refer to advertise
ments or any medicines in our columus. But
We are pleased for once to be able to pay our
humble tribute to the unequalled excellencies
of the old and well established Stomach
Bitters and scandinavian Remedies now
manufactured by Prince, Dalton & Co., sue
cessors to tue great Swedish Physician, DR..
Roback-now retired from the labors of his
self-sacriticing profession, with honor and
(deseryedly) an Immense -fortune-from the
original receipts that he brought with him to
this country. We speak advisedly, we knoto
these Biuers and Medicines to be all then are
represented.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
BUCKwHEAT AS A WEED.

Last year we sowed piece of buck
wheat abont the 10th of July. The
weather was so dry, and remained so
for a length of time, that the seed did
not vegetate in season 10 produce a
crop. 1t WAS never harvested at ALL
This spring the same land was planted
to potatoes. Before the potatoes could
and assumed such formidable proper
tions as not only to cost good deal of
labor to destroy it, but to seriously in
jure the potato crop. Under such I'M
favorable circumstances that useful
grain becomes a most pernicious weed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
RauNTlES AND RiCK PAY.
How 90 Collect them-Stafe Agensfes-
List Of Claim Agents prohibited iron
Doing Business. 49,

Doing Business. -
Correspondence of the New York Tribune.l
WAsHTNGToN, ID. O., August 8, 1866
AS soldiers are to receive an addi-
tional bounty which, though individa-
ally small, amounts in the aggregate to
a very considerable sum, the means of
receiving is to both the veteran and
the Department an affair of much i'm
portance. To the one, that the claim
be attended to by responsible parties,
and the charges of collecting be not ex-
orbitant; to the other, that the papers
be presented in neat, complete and
authentic form. The business of claim
agents has been source of profit and
large revenues to our Washington lob
bylsts, and in no few instances the only
dependence of widows and orphans has
been appropriated by .sharpers who
have been authorized to obtain their
Just dues. Although in no wise wish
ing to interfere with the legitimate bu-
siness of any individual, / would recon-
mend to those having pensions, boun-
ties or war claims, no matter how tri-
fling or extensive, that their papers be
placed in the hands of their State
agents, such as have these representa-
tives here, and the whole business will
be attended to expeditiously, correctly,
and without cost.
At the breaking out of the war, when
regiments were raised faster than they
could be assigned to localities, the pres
ence of some authorized persons III
Washington TO look after the commits
sions of officers, acceptance and equip
ments of regiments, was, to each Gov
ernor, a matter of imperative necessity.
Pennsylvania was the first state to APP
point such person, when New York,
theother states following in q short time,
also locating agents not only here, but
along the routes leading to this city, to
look after transportation.
The first battle demonstrated the
necessity of individual state action foI
the wounded and the dead upon the
field, and agents We're appointed to
look after their interests. As the wal
progressed, offices were established tC
care FOR soldiers passing to and from
the battle field, aud when rebellion was
disarmed, there were multifarious du-
ties imposed in seeing TO the returning
Fheroes; thus have State Agencies be.
come an important institution.
The constant outrageous frauds per
petrated upon. soldiers aud their heirs
III the closing UP of their accounts with
the Government through the system oil
claim agencies, have caused certain
States to continue alive their agencies,
making it their duty to see after the
affairs of the discharged volunteer free
of expense. The Sanitary Commission
also, after ending its work in the field,
began the task of gratuitously settling
soldiers bounties, pay, etc.. but since
the LIST of January their funds being
about used up, they have ceased taking
new accounts, and in the course OF
three months this noble organization
will to be. They employ forty
one clerks, and occupy bnilding No.
242 + street. The following is an alb
stract of their business for the past
three months: @ "ttt-
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guage. She directs how her two oldest
children shall be brought up, confiding
them to the care of relative. tEttie
and Willie" she says, 81 shall take with
MEL
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

Dr.J. Wilbur, Magnetic Physician vi I
cure the sick at his residence SCI Milwaukee, Street
Milwaukee,, Wis, Until further notice. Also cure
at any distance by sendms magnetzed paper
SEND handwriting, subscribed envelope, and four
red stamps. He VIII publish in The AIILW4gEEg
DAILY WISCONSIN,, each day for six months cures OF
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

Fer RGslHeSG Educata8R sad TO become
good telegraph operator, 60 to the National
Speneerian Business College. Yonng's Block,
corner of Main and Wisconsin Streets, Milwan-
feb20i375d&wJv PrincfpaI
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

New Musie.-At III. N. Hempsted's
Piano Warerooms aud Music Publishing House
40 Main Street. Milwaukee. can be had ALI tile
latest productions of Vocal and Instrumental
Music. Letters from the country promptly
answered, aud orders filed on receipt OF the.
money.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

"A mineral spring is said to have
been discovered near Harrisburg, Pa,
which presents nearly the same analy-
sis as the famous Congress spring at
Saratoga. -.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

The New York State Agency office.
No. % President Square, Lieutenant
Colonel j. Il. Lee in charge. Four
clerks are here employed. Report of
the past three months:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

speaking of Saratoga, the Utica
Observer says that ''the great watering
place is getting to be the great fire
place"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
POTATO ROT IN IOWA.

The Dubuque Herald says the potato
rot has made its appearance in some
sections of Iowa. Upon close and re-
peated examination, it has been ascer
tanned that a small insect in the vine of
the potato, is the cause of the mischief.
This insect is very diminutive in size,
and is generally found head downward.
1t is supposed to enter the top of the
vine, while it is tender and growing
rapidly, and works lis way down thro'
into the potato while very small, thus
depositing the germ of the disease,
which develops itself as the potato en-
Iar0es and natures -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

a GENTS WANTED To SELL THE
IN Improved Common Sense Sewing Machine.
prlee SlSs and no infringement loo machines
were sold last year in this States ana the demand
increasing; they will keep in order and last any
lily ten years. Address with stamp, WARNER &
CO., 202 Spring Street, Milwaukee. aprl4tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
EDUCATION OF CATTLE.

A Western farmer says he made it a
rule that whenever cattle are made to
pass fence, whether through bars or
''slipgap," to leave one rail for them to
pass under. This gives them a down
ward tendency, and lessons their incli-
nation to jump or look upwards, as they
are sure TO do when a lazy attendant
throws down part of the rails and
makes them vault the rest. Cattle may
be taught to go over any fence by the
careful training they get for this end,
and performed as follows: First, starve
them, or give them poor feed, which
will make them light and restless. As
soon as they go over the lowest part of
the fence after better provender, make
them jump back again, and put on one
more rail, saying, 81 guess that will
keep 'em out.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
AGRICULTURAL.
Fam ASD GARDEN.

Upwards of ten million dollars
worth of guano were imported into Eng
land last year.
The portion of the soil of France
under cereal crops for human consump-
ton, is about one-fourth, while that of
England is estimated at less than one
sixteenth .
The Canadian farmer says: ''OuT
last years crop of barley brought us
about five millions of dollars. four-fifths
of which found market In the United
States.
The harvest in the southern extrem-
ity of England is always a month, and
sometimes nearly two months in adj
vance of the harvests of the northern
parts.
The bark of hickory, or sweet wal
nut, placed wherever red ants abound,
will very soon cause them to disappear,
according to somebody's mother, who
writes for the Rural New Yorker,
The annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Pathological Society will be held In
ST. Louis, In September next. 1t is ex-
pected that delegates will be present
from all parts of the United States.
The largest seed garden in the
world is said to be situated on the Dele
ware river, at BloOmsdale, Pa. occu-
plying Elk hundred acres, and belongs TO
David Landreth g. Son, of Philadelphia,
and is under the personal supervision OF
| the senior member of the firm.
Judge Russell, of Iron county, Mis-
souri,, produced from a single grain oil
wheat, a stool of seventy-five stalks,
averaging twenty-nine grains each, OF
an aggregate of two thousand one hun
bred and seventy-five grains. Were {
bushel and half the ordinary quaint
lty) sown on an acre, and produce il
the proportion this grain has done, the
yield would be eight thousand two hun
bred and sixty-two and half bushels
Ter acre.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
SOUTHERN CROPS AND LABOR.

The Hon. Isaac Newton has received
letter from a gentleman who has re-
cantly rrturned from an extensive trip
through the State of Georgia, giving
some interesting information concern
ing the crops and the manner In which
the new system of labor works in that
State. He says many of the most intel
hgent farmers are In good spirits, and
are convinced of the practicability of
the present system of LABOR. The diff
ference between the old and the new
systems may be briefly shown thus;
Prior to 1861, when the farmer hired
labor he paid from S125 to $50 per
hand. On poor land this laborer pro-
duced three bales of cotton, which at
ten cents per pound, would, be worth
$50, or the hire of the hand. Under
the present system, two good hands,
and sometimes three, can be hired for
the same sum, who will produce six
bales of cotton, by. working a some
what greater acre of poor land, which
at the present New York gold prices,
will be worth $3.50; and at 30 cents per
pound in the present currency, will be
worth 5000. On good cotton land fhe
three hands will produce Is or 20 bales
of cotton, or about 5000 pounds of lint,
which, at 80 cents per pound, would be
worth g, 560. The writer says this
statement may perhaps astonish any
person who knows nothing absut- COT
ton culture, but admitting that there
are some errors In it that tend to in
crease the amount given as profits, and
deduct one-half for expenses, and even
then the profits are enormous. 'i--
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR ia

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FLOWER SEEDS.
Congress, by recently enacted law,
appropriated $60, 900 for the purchase
of cereal, vegetable and flower seed
The purchase and distribution is con-
fined to such seeds as are rare and M
common, or such rs can be made more
profitable by frequent changes from
one part of our country to another; also
$14, 900 for the propagation and distri-
button of plants, cuttings. and shrubs,
which are to be restricted TO such as
are adapted to general cultivation, aud
to promote the general interests of hor-
ticulture and agriculture throughout
the United States.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-25

AFFRoTIoNATE TIMES. Everything is
about as dear as it can be.
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-10-30
DRY GO0fyS.
NOTICE.

THREE months after date, application
/ will be made I'd the Charlotte s. South
Carolina Railroadd company for, renewal OF
Certificate of Stock, No. 1909, 13 Shares.
Original Certificate issued in tho name OF
Margaret Musha,t dated 26th May, 1862,
and has been lost I"
J. s. STEWART, EXECUTOR
oct 6-1aw3m H2|
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ROCK-SPRING,.

Situated about four miles above Winns...
boro, and containing abou, 600 acres, and,
all necessary plantation buildings.
These places are offered tn early be-
cause from the failure Of the road crop q.
small grain crop. may be an importans con.
sideration to the planter Of next year. AL
though possession cannot be given until the
lstof january. 1857, the privilege of sew-
ing grain will beallowed by present holders
Of the places.
~ ~ JNO. BRATTON, Executor
B@1"' Charleston Ne,es copy once week.
until day. oct Aim
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GROCERIESs.

Salt in seamless sacks, over 200 lbs.
each. Coffee, of three qualities, Sugar Crush-
cd, aranulated and Brown Of several grades.
Spices, Nut Megs, Pepper, Soda, Gitron,
Cnrrents. Almonds, Cox's Geletine, Corn
Starch, Powder, Shot, lall sizss) Caps, q. D.
Water Proof and Musket.
JAMES q. MILsoR.
ll@ oct 6stf 1ii' tHI7 ''ir'
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R99SEEAND,

Situated about three miles above winns-
boro, and containing about 900 acres. On,
this placeis dwelling house and all neces. =
sary buildings, except o gin house.
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FOR RENT.

WIILL be offered for Rent at the Court
w House in Winnsboro, ON the 1st
Monday in November, the Plantations be-
longing to the Estate of Theo s. DuBose,
deceased. Ono known as
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.fa& FKRMINTGON,

Situated on the Wateree Creek, about ten
miles above Winnsboro, and containing
26O0 acres more or less. On this place is q
dwelling house and all necessary plantation
buildings. q" 1F"/ #
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H7OR RHYlIq7,.

3 Al public out,ory at the Court yHouse in
N aHinnsboro, on thei frsta Monday in
Noyeniher next, unless dipriSately, be-
fore then, the large MILL HOUSE, near
tho old freight Depot 4, Appiyto hf 80
oct 4-1m segsS G.. III. MchiASTER. "a
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-10-30
,TIN WARE.

4 Buckets, Cups. MIX and Dish Pans,
Baking Pans Of block tin, Wash. Basins,
Plain, Painted and Block Tin Muffin Rings,
Pate Pens, Candle Mods, Painted Tin
Toys Meat Rorks, Blasting Spoons. Dip.
'pers, j&csTe55S t4a iSes&'ssigS3gsS 'tS =.
p ss@s 'psig'A AES0,, osl,'a
Pankhin's Hepasicifiitterss Lyons Kathei.
ron, Fresh Salmon, Fine, ssgafs. 400 AZ
GUNNY BAG GGfNG AND RoRfs.
Nails, Old Dominion and Esapises State
all sizes. i; tet, 4, JAMES Ct. jMILN0R. 3
oct eff !s5,e = tr 3 b 8 n
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SHERIFF'S SALES.

,EktEE is hu HtiHNHF
PY Virtue Of on Execution to me directed,
I'D will offer for sale at Fairfield Court
House on the first Monday and the day fol-
lowing. in November next, within the legal
hours of sale, to tho highest bidder, for
Cash the following Real Property Pur-
chasers 70 pay forTitles., 4 II ID
One tract Of 1850 acres more or. less Of
land IN Fairfield Dfs,rio. adjoining lsnds Of
John Harrison Sr, deceased. N. "A, Peay,
deceased. John 8. Robertson, John Robert.
son Dixon and others. and the Watsree
River. levied upon as the property of Jas.
E. Dolby (now deceased) at the suit Of r. 8.
DuBose and Il. B. Boyleston, Exrs. VS. John
Harrison ST., James Harrison, jas. E. Dolby,
and John E. Robertson.
Bw. oLLEvER.
y 'p 81 D.
sheria's Office, 10th October 1866.
oct lS-tl0x3 ri
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Coifee, Green and Black Tea. !

nRUsttED, !, c1atihed and Bforn Sugars,
~ Soda, Sugar Wine and Butter Crack
ers. BACOT, RIVERS & CO.,
oet2-if ,sss,,s No, 2, Hotel Range.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-15

Miss Tennessee's The Wonderful Child
MAGNETIC LIFE ELIXIR for cleansing tht
blood, and beautifying the complexion. The great
this Eli1ir has met with induced me to put
it before the public, and all l ask is to give it
fair trial, and it will then recon- mend itself II
will remove all dark sPots, moths, pimpes, OF any
eruption upon the fsoe or body, and will give the
complexion clear and healthy color, and II the
directions properly followed, the skin will be.
come almost Transparent.
The properties of this sirup are purely vegetable
aud perfectly harmless, and have a wonderful ef.
feet upon tn Liver, and cleansing the system ol
all other impurities, and restores person to per
feet health.
The properties and composition of this siruI
were made known TO me when q child, and in 8
olsirvoyaDt state, since which have made con.
slant use oft In my practice, and from the great
success have Rad in its use for the last elsver
years, thought proper TO bring Il before the pub.
lie
Prepared only by Miss Tennessee, the great
Clsirvoysnt and Magnetic Doctress, No. Az West
Fifth street, below Mound, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Fer sale by all druggists in the United States
also, STRONG & ARMSTRONG,
Wholesale Druggists, 1873 Superior street,
Cleveland, Ohio
Price, two dollars per bottle
JOHN d. PARK,
General Agent,
Northeast corner of Fourth and Walnut-sts.
may22Rl62twD6eovW
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STATE UNION S. 5. CONVENTION.
Closing Session. Resolutions, EXcur.
sion, Results.
IspeeiaI Corre.pondsnee Cleveland Leader. !

Especial Correspondence Cleveland Leader
SAKDUsKY, o., june IA, 1866.
As the Convention nesred the close OF
the session the interest increased. The
church was crowded long before the hour
set for last evening session, and many
went away unable to find even standing
room. The devotional exercises were be-
gun by song And the Years Roll On"
by Prof. T. E. Perkins. The congrega-
ton Joined in Come thou Fount of Ev-
cry Blessing, ",,after which a prayer was
offered BY Rev. Mr.. Dana. The Commit
tee on Resolutions then reported the fol-
lowing:
Resotued, LIST That il is the duty of Pas
tors 10 meet the teachers Of their respect
i've schools once a week or as often as prac-
ticable, in order TO thorough prepara-
ton for Sunday School institutions.
ID. That il is the duty of all the adult
members of the church 10 engage actively
in the Sunday School so fsr as practicable
either as teachers or members Of the Bible
Glass.
3D.. That eminent piety is essential to
eminent usefulness in the Sunday School,
and that our teachers, while earnestly en-
deavoring, BY RH means in their power, to
prepare themselves thoroughly for theil
holy work, should seek fervently the high
est attsinments in christian life and char
acter.
ath. That The attention of county or.
ranizations with all teachers Of the Sun.
day Schools is called to s careful e1smin.
atioa Of the mode Of normal training
commenced as the Institute Method"
5th. That We regard the progressive
efficiency of the Sunday School work a
largely dependent on the complete anC
thorough organization of the State int
county unions, and these subdivided int
township associations. We therefore VI
gently recommend our friends in looali
lies where no such organization nov
exists, tc proceed al once TO their forma
ton, and we earnestly solicit their heartl
and vigorous co cooperation with the labor
~ ,otIr f-eneral AVenf