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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15
RIVER FALLS.
Dec. 18th, 1906.

Nc are gfa;iicd to publish thu above. and
20. daily invite correspondence from our
readers on this subject.
We regard this question IS greatly impor-
tant, end are DESTROYS that the true ideas in
respect TO it, should be clothed With the au-
thoritatire forms oil law.
We believe that the ulost just and the safest
basis ON which the right of suffrage can BE-
placed IS that OF intelligence. and We would
make the measure Of that intelligence, the
ability to read and write the English lam
guage. 1t is a sufficient answer TO the OBJ
jcctiOns of our correspondent. that there are
exceptions to all rules" Ia the case to
vhich he refers. This ruling would seem TO bea-
hard, but any rule would seem to be unjust
To some. Atprcsent, there are thousands o.
young men from Is to 90 years of age, who
are more fit to vote than oil:er thousands who
have the legal right.
Bat we are not sure that TO make the abili-
ty to read and write necessary qualification
for suffrage would be an injustice TO any one
L,ttacse requirements he test. aud the man
who does not value the right to vote sufficient
" to gain the requisite know ledge, docs not
deserve that right.
Any man ofaverage mental power can Learn
IN three months to read and write tolerably
we'll. Nov suppose the aged and patriotic
veteran, referred 10 by our correspondent. af-
ter The war OF 1879. had been compelled To
spend few months in learning to read and
write before he could vote. Would not this
compulsion have been a benefit 10 him.
Through all his hall century of subsequent
life. would he not have been far happier.
more useful. Influential and respected man an 1
and better citizen? We think so. Bet we
have not time to treat the subject more fully
to day. Again we cordially invite cOrrespon-
dence upon the suhieet.-Eo. JOUnSAL.
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Estray Notice.

Taken up by the subscriber. about Nov. 9,
one three year old brown heifer. with white
on her belly, horns turning inwards. The
owner IS requested to prove property, pay
charges and take her away
W. IEEN.
Oak Grove, No- 20, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15
EstraY Notice.

Taken ND nv the sUbscriher Nov. 90, one
red two wear Id steer, Marked with smooth
crop on lett car. The owner il requested to
pay charges and take him away.
L. NJ. HARNES BERGER.
Oak Grove, Dec /. 1866
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

Straycd from the subrcriber. 1T the town Of
st. Joseph, St Croix Co. about the middle of
August last, gray hose colt. two years old,
short built with letter r branded on the
right side, near the shoulder. will give $25
reward for the recovery of said colt. Infr-
nation may be left with me, or a. the Prescott
Journal Officer.
THOMAS EDWARDS.
St. Joseph; Dec. 10Th. 1861.
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Eskray Notice.

Taken CT hy the subscriber, Nov. %. two
IN year old steers-one a deep red color. the
other red aud white. with a small bell ON
The owner is requested To prove property. pay
charges and take them away.
i'll DALE.
Forestvii.e. Dec /. 1866.
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ENlrHY Notice.

Straycd from the subscriber, about the st
of Oct, three year old heifr, with white
belly. Information leading 10 her recovery
will be properly rewarded.
JOHN HUOT.
Trimleile Dec. 10Th, 1865.
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E.frav Notice.

Came into my enclosure about the 10th
Iny Of Nov, a white and red spotted COW,
about six years old. lame in the left hind leg.
With white star on the forehead. The own
81 is requested to prove property, pay charges
end take her away.
Il. C. A. GILsTAD.
River Falls, Nov. %. 1866.
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ESTRAY NOTICES.
Estray Notice.

Came upon my premises In Oak Grove du-
ring the early part Of the fall, a small, red
heifcr calf. without any marks. The owner 8
ieGe tied TO pay charges and take her away.
CHRISTIAN BROCKMIE2.
Oak Grove, Dec. 10Th, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

THosE wanting Crosby OPERA House, GER
tifcatcs, must secure them on or before Jan.
LIST 1867. J NJ MCKEE. Agt.
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EsIray Notice.

Taken up by the subscriber. Nov. 10. q
dep red COW. ahOnt six years old. with
small bell on. The owner is requested to
prove property. pay charges. aud take her
away. JOHN ANDERSON.
Msrtel, Dec. 5. 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

Contagious Diseases. Water must
be adapted 10 the natup Of the fish, or there
viii be no increase the soil must be adapted
to the seed. or there will be small returns and
the human body must contain impurities, or
there viii be no sickness The man whose
bowels and blood have been clesnsed by few
BRANDETH'S PILLS
may walk through infected districts without
fear. "The life of the hcsi is in the blood"
To secure health we must USE BEAN
DETH'S PILLS. because we cannot be sick
but from unhealthy accum alations in the
bowels or the blood. which Brandeth's Pills
remove; this method is following nature. and
is safe. and has ST GOD THE TRsT CT TINE. See
B. Brandreth in white letters in the Govern.
ment stamp. Sold by all Druggists
N.3I-4w
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MARCHING ON:

Constantly advancing in public favor.
throughout the United States, the British COL
onies and Spanish America, and needing no
Flourish Of Trumpets
to proclaim its success. that standard article,
CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE,
is now far ahead of any preparation of its
class People OF Fashion, at length thorough
" understand the terrible consequences en-
tailed by the use of metallic and caustic prep.
a'ation, and admit the superiority of this ia.
nous vegetable Dye. Manufactured by J.
6 Aston House, New York.
Sold by all Druggists. Applied by al Hair
Dresscrs N.3l-zv
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L"NHiWNy DWUUN'
ROOMS--A NV lot of Jerelry, Plated
Ware, Work Boxes. Ladies Companions, &c
DC. just received asd ticksted. Call and try
Your luck
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

THE HoLTDAYs.-We wish all the people
much Joy during the Holidays, new close at
hand. We have in our extensive stock very
many articles suitable for Christmas Presents.
which we shall be happy TO sell for that pur-
pose. But We can also indirectly fhrnish our
customers with the money 10 buy those Gifts
which We DO not keep. Suppose for instance
you wish fine pair Of boots. or several pair
Of shoes. You expect 10 pay Ten or twelve doll
lars for them, but buying the same of us tor
six or seven dollars. you have handsome bal
ance left to buy something nice for the wife
aud children. Nearly the same per cent can
he saved by buying otler Goods OF US, and
thus save your spending money for the Holt
days. Try ii. MILLER YORK.
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TERMS.

bosT - 400
The getter mp Of Club viii always re-
ceive a copv af the PREMIUM ENGRA-
WING. Members Of a Club wishing the
Premium Engraving must remit One Dollar
extra.
EE- Those DESTROYS Of getting mp Clubs
ar Premium Lists should enclose fifteen cts
for sample Magazine, containing the PaTticu-
lars ACTRESS
Deacon g. Peterson.
3I9 Walnut st, Fhiladels hia.
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whisccrs and Nusssehes

EORCED 10 grow upon the srioOihest face
u in from three 10 five weeks by usiag DR..
SEVIGNE'S RESTAURATEUR CAPIL--
ARE, The most wonderful discovery in
modern science. acting upon the Beard and
Hair In an almost miraculous manner 1t has
been used ny the elite of Paris and London
with the most fattering success Names Of
all puschasers viii be registered. and if entire
satisfaction is not given in every instance, the
money viii he cheerfully refunded. Price
by mail. sealed and postpaid, 81. Descrip-
tive circulars and testimonials mailed free -
Address BERGER. SHUTS & CO. Cher.
ISL. No. 23s River Street Trev. < i So,
svssuie foy t.s United stated
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THAs's TRuE.-A womsn says what
she chooses without being knocked down
for it. She can take snooze after din
ner while her husband goes to work. She
can 90 into the street without being ask
ed TO stand treat at every saloon. She
can stay at home in time of war, and get
married again if her husband is killed -
She can get her husband in debt all over
until be warns the public not to Trust her
on his account. Butall these advantages
are balanced by one great fact that sho
cannot sing bass, go sparkling, or climb q
tree with any sense of propriety.
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TERMS,

Dl S FRIEND. $400
The getter M of Club viii slra,s re-
eeive copy Of the PREMIUM ENGRA-
WING. Members Of Club wishing the
Premium Engraving must remit One Dollar
extra.
kE Those DESTROYS OF getting up Clubs
or Premium Lists. should inclnse fifteen CTS
for sample paper, containing the particulars.
Address II. PETERSON & Co,
3I9 Walnut ST.. Philzdelph
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YIisf


OF valuable Gifts. drawn at McKce'x Gift
Sales Room. during the past week.
Par Rustic Blinds $500
Set of Jewelry, 7.W
silver Gun. 400
Ro, C;cars 500
Fancy BIRD Gags. 3.25
Fine Packet Knife, $50
Lot Of Wall Paper. 500
Portrait Of Mcclellan framed, $50
Fancy Work Box. SEQ
Fancy Boqueite Of flowas, 90
Lady's Companion. 500
Portrait Of Lincoln. framed. 500
Morocco Album. lao
Also many a ore articles varying la value
from s! so to 800 each.
-
PHoToGsAPa RooMs.-F A. Wright's rho
tograph Rooms. over Miller d YOrk's Store
are now completed. and those wishing work
doe. are requested 20 call. ~
DREAKFAST SHAWLS. Hoods Nubas,
ID Sontags. Children's Knit Jackets. and
all kinds Of Knit Goods at
DILL & CO.'S
EVERYTHING 10 keep you warm. or
Il make you happy. for s"le cheap at
DILL & co.'s.
TOR A SPLENDID LOT OF Fitch, Sibe.
Il Tian Squirrel. or Cony Furs. call at
DILL d CO.'S.
TOR A GOOD OTTER. BEAVER. Rat.
4 or Cony Cap. Ladies' Stating Cap, or
Fur Trimmed Hood, call at
DILL d co.'s.
NOR ANYTHING in the way of a Ladies'
Gents or Misses Fur. Buck, Extra Elk.
Dogskin. Kid. Sheep. Ringwood, Lsle thread.
Braganza. Wool or anything ever heard of in
the shape of Glove or Mitt. call at
DILL d co.'s.
zoo BARRELS OF APPLES. for sale
COO by &. a. DILL & co.
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BeardsIey & Lyford
HAVE

Army Blankets, 10 IL lbs, $500 per pair.
Fine Shaker Blankets, at $7,75 per pair.
Delaines at rs cents.
- . s
Best Prints at Is cents,
And other Goods at like Low Prices
Prescott Dec. l5 1866.
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4s9oTD 8Gas
e az
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NOR A SPLENDID LOT OF Fitch, Sibe.
Il rian Squirrel. or Conv Furs. call at
DILL d CO.'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

EVERYTHING 10 keep you warm. or
II make You happy. for s"le cheap at
DILL & CO.'S.
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NOR A GOOD OTTER. BEAVER. Rat
= or Cony Cap. Ladies' Stating Cap, or
Fur Trimmed Hood, call at
DILL d CO.'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-15

DREAKFAST SHAWLS. Hoods Nubias,
ID Sontags. Children's Knit Jackets. and
all kinds Of Knit Goods at
DILL & CO.'S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-27

w Z street,
nortn tS2 feet 2 inchesl
from the southwest COR
ner Of 3 street north
and 20th street wesU
and immediasely west Cd
and ADJOINING the los
sold and conveyed tol
Thomas Lawson, and
running thence VeetWithI
TIE line OF SAID y strNet %!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22
FOR SALE,

I OFFER FOR SALE A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND,
in the county of Wilson, the waters OF Black creek,
twelve miles from the county site Wlson and four miles
from Black Creek Station, Wilmington Weldon railroad,
containing about 800 heavily mbered with oak and
long leaf pine There is enough cleared land FOR six
horse farm, with good facilities for improving the farm
any in that section Of country, there being great
of ridge land to clear which would produce corn
peas, cotton and potatoes finely There eight thousand
tmpentine boxes from TO 10 occt high, thousand
eighteen inches high, and in good neiShJoruood iOr
tpentine still, store. Also, upon the premises,
of the best mill sites i'll the eastern part OF the state
the of Black creek sufficient to run two corn wheat
and MILL where--it is said by the Old Of the
Observation-Disclosures has been mill for fifty years or
more till during the burnt The mproy
ordAary three four plank houses with brick chin
neys at different places the farm and other houses
sufficient for Is or 20 hands.
1t is a chance for investment Ii amy person
should wish to view the premises please call Nj Sias
Lucas who will take pleasure i'll showing them the
lands Terms made easy For further particulars, adj
dress the subscriber, box 139 Wilmington, n. g.
ROBERT II. COX.
Feb Is 2-wlm
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Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1865.


1t IS evident that the republican members as
are becoming more and more adverse to q rupture
with the President. They are disposed to strike
out some now line of action, whereby they will
avoid collision with the President, retain the
Offices, and afford time for the consideration by
the people OF the policy proposed by the President
regard to restoration. Some of the members
propose that Congress should close the session af-
ter admitting Tennessee and Arkansas, III defer
ruce to the President's wishes and opinions. They
make this concession to him, and he, in turn, is
not to the pOWerOf Executive patronage against
them party-that Is to say, not against the re-
publican party proper. This scheme leaves the
radicals ont in the cold. The Executive axe will
be free to fall upon them wherever they may be
found iii Office.
This plan involves Il separation of the radical
fanatics from the Union republicans The small
democratic element of the present Congress will
not favor this arrangement, for it would destroy
their hopes of an immediate rupture and collision
But there is a majority Ill both Houses of members
who may come into this arrangement, and it is not
certain that the President will not approve of it
Tor he has positively assured Il leading cOnseTva-
i've Senator that he will not make any removals
ut present. Besides this, it Is understood by
influential republican members of the House that
the President Is not disposed to enter upon any
course OF prescription. This is understood in
Pennsylvania where, democratic politicians in
form me, the democracy are heart and soul with
=, Johnson III his fight against the radicals and all
they require is that the President should remove
my office holders under him who fails to sustain
him against the Stevens and Summer revolution
ISIS. IOTA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKETS
For the week ending WedD esday. March 21st, 1866

During the past week the market for country produce
has generally ruled inactive owing to the unfavorable adj
abroad and prices of nearly all kinds have de-
ccd The decline i'll the price of gold has also had some
effect prices and this together with the strngen&y in
money matters has tended to check transactions Crude
Turpennc remains unchanged in price, owing mainly to
the RECEIPTS Lut Spirits Turpentine, Tar and Cot
ton have all experienced decline quotations of this
day week. Resin is without change in price, but there
has been nothing done III the Of sales. The market is
very well supplied with Grain and Provisions, and prices
have downward tendency. Below we give review of
the weeks business which would refer for the trans
actions that have taken place
TuRPENTINE-H been III fax demand throughout the
week, lat in OF the meagre arrivals the
which have found ready sale 81 10 for yellow dip,
p Dbl of $50 Tssthe market closing firm at this figure
SPIRITS TURpENTIsE Since review of Thursday last
the market has been somewhat affected by the adYces
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22
A Voice from Europe.

A Washington correspondent of the New York
HeraH under date of March 10Th, 1866, thus writes
to that paper, with reference to the Presidents
restoration policy, and the action of Congress-
A gentleman just returned from Europe called
at the White House to-day and had an interview
with the President, which resulted in free con
versatlon that took wide range. The latter was
assured that the Executive opinions and politics
were well understood abroad among intelligent
men since the publication of his different MESA
ges, speeches, and addresses to delegations from
Southern States, and that they also commended
themselves to nearly all Europeans who were at
heart friendly to perpetuity of our Union and
institutions. The President replied that he hoped
so, that he never had any concealments, and that
he tried to express himself so as to be understood of
all men. In fact he considered that the was I'M
derstood by all except such as were determined to
misunderstood him. He desired to restore the
Union IN fact, as it already in theory, and to
secure to all the States, North and South. every
constitutional right they were entitled to but
ne was now met by men who were iconoclastS,
who opposed all his plans of reconstruction and
never submitted any of their own. ''Why'' said
he, Congress has now been in session nearly four
months, and what has it done? What is it's poll
cy: Can any one answer? 1t seems to me appa-
rent that 1t has none 1t puts itself in the posi-
ton of cavilling at all propositions from any
else, and of failing to originate any of it's 1t
is dong nothing whatever in the work of recon-
structiOn. Texas is at this instant organizing a
state government OF Its own. LII Congress is OPP
posed to my plan of reconstruction, and believes
this State not only out of the Union but its citi
zens not in a condition to exercise the right of
self -government, why does it not depose the Pro-
vlsiOnal Governor, Dust the officers elected by the
people, and impose some other and better form
Of government? Why does Congress adhere to
this dog-in themanger policy of refusing to recog
nize the only government that State has, and yet
declining to give better one?' He then refer
red to Mr.. Llncolns system of reconstruction, and
asserted that Tennessee. at ed to
exercise the constitutional prerogatives Of State
oy virtue of her action in pursuance of Nh. Lin
'oln's policy, &c. His remarks will find echo
Il the awakened judgment of the people.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22

IMPORTANT DEcIsroN.-The following interest
ing decision, on a subject of interest to many of
our subscribers, has just been made public
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue in re-
ply to letter in reference to the stamp duty on
subscription paper, where the subscribers each
agree to take stock i'll railroad company, has de-
cided that such subscription unless the sub
scribad is paid when the list is signed is held to
create promise to pay definite and certain sum
of money, and therefore each person signing his
name and not paying his subscription at the time,
should affix and ca eel stamp appropriate to the
promissory amount subscribed. If person signs
the list and pays his subscription at the time
his signing the paper would be mere memoran-
dunn, and as such would not be subject to stamp
duty. If a subscription list made in such form
It's that subscribers biud themselves to pay only in
the event of certain amount being raised, then
each signature Is held to form agreement or
contract, subject to stamp duty of five cents.
But If each slgner agrees to pay Internationally,
then each creates INSTRUMENT, subject to \
stamp duty as prOnisSO1y Il45te.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22

The SUPREME COURT AND JUDICIAL Circuits
The National House of Representatives has pass
ed a bill reducing the number of judges of the
Supreme Court from ten to nine. 1t has been but
three veals: since the number of judges raised
from nine to ten, circuit being created for
the Pacific States There being vacancy the
bench since the decease of Justice Catron, the
present reduction, if it goes into effect, will not
legisate any Judge out Of office it, however, ne
cGssittteS extensive encouragement of the Gil
cults BY the new law, the late Justice Catron's
circuit disappears entirely, being divided among
the others Louisiana and Texas are added to
Jestce Wayne's circuit; West Virginia is taken
from Chief Justice Chase and added to Justice
Swayne's; Kentucky and Tennessee to Justice
Davis and Arkansas to Justice Millcrs. Some
other adjustments also made. South Carolina
is taken from Justice Wayne and given to Chief
Justice Chase aud Wisconsin is taken from JUS
tice Davis and given to Justice Miller. NeEada,
just admitted, is added to Justice Fields circuit
by the above bill the fourth judicial circuit,
signed to Chief Justice Chase is reconstructed
as to comprise the States Of Maryland Delaware,
Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina
Baltimore SIM.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22
Popularity OF General Lee.

Washington correspondent of one OF the
Northern papers, says: s'Whcn General Lee was
in this city short time ago, he sat for his picture
1T Brady's gallery. The fact became known, of
course, and ever since Mr.. Brady has been o ser
run with orders for copies of the picture. It would
seem that almost every family in Washington, and
many IN Baltimore, wish to have hanging in their
parlors representation of the form and features
OF the great Confederate chieftain, to Judge from
the rush there has been for copies of the portrait
The latter Of course, Is all that could be desired
IN the way OF artistic excellence. Strtws show the
direction of the wind, and it is very evident that
II the time ever comes vixen the American people
viii be allowed to manifest the real feelings of
their hearts, they will confer upon Gen Lee such
testimonial of their affection as will put to the
blush the disgusting toadyism that is lavished
upon Gen. Grant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22

PRESIDENT JoHNsoNs VIEws.-The Washington
correspondent of the New York Advertiser says:
The President evidently feels that he is mas
ter of the situation and he is terribly in earnest
in his opposition to Congress-, especially when he
finds himself attacked as he was on Saturday by
Mr. Stevens. He told a New England Congress
man on Monday that Louisiana is now more loya
never having transferred the allegiance which they
bore to France before the treaty of transfer; anC
that South Carolina is more loyal than she has
been since the notification fever began to breal
out. But he grimly intimated that other section:
of the Union are not displaying much loyalty, anG
that the next rebellion may be commenced In Mas
sachusettS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-22

Tu1s BEAUTIFUL WoRLD.-Ah, this beautiful
world Indeed l know not whatto think of it. Some
times it is all gladness and sunshine, and heaven
itself lies not far off And then it changes sud
denly, and is dark and sorrowful, and the clouds
shut out the sky. In the lives of the saddest OF us
there are days like this when we feel as if we could
take the great world in our arms. Then come the
gloomy hours, when the fire will neither burn III
our hearts nor our heartlIs and all without
and within is dismal, cold and dark. Every
heart has its secret sorrows, and oftentlmes we
call man cold when he is only sad. ...