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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
Assessments,
PREsoorr, August %, 1867.

PREsooTT, August %, 1867.
Ed. JoUksAL Our last assessment APP
pears to be the order of the day, and well it
might, for rs it is, it is big volcano with
small crater or none at all and if a little
digging will air it and give it vent, so that
the whole mass will level itself off and be-
come even, let us do that digging for as the
system of assessing is now conducted, it is
,the most unjust administration of any law on
our Statute books, and the so oner it is stopped
the better it is for..all concerned.
The man who is honest, and lists all he
has, and in towns where Assessors do their
duty. he is fearfully taxed and woefully pun
ished, while the man who is dishonest, and
lists but small portion of his property, and
then lives in town where the Assessor has
bat a small regard for his oath, he has next
to no tax to pay, and is consequently well re-
warded for the perjury of himself and the AS
sessor-two things which are not in accor-
darcs with "Sensca's Morals" to say the
least,
But in all cases where there are wrongs to
be iedressed by dssensions through the press.
there are reasons why they are wrongs, and
we need not go outside OF our city to get
plenty of Illustrations for that purpose &; and
the fault is not entirely with the Assessors, or
with the persons who list. The Co. Board of
Equalizers have large share of the response
bility. For instance, the Assessors of this
city assessed the property in their respec-
tive wards at what they thought hardly to be
the cash value. and the Board of Equalization
equalized it. aud was probably very near
right, with but few exceptions. One was, the
implanted lands were lower in proportion than
the plated. The unplatted lands were as
s9ssed at from $25 to $40 per acre, while plat
ted (ro better) was assessed at Sl5 10 $40
per lot, which would be from SIS to S2L0 per
acre-an injustice none could help but see
however much he might be interested but it
gave very general satisfaction, and but few
were disposed to complain. But when the
Co. Board of Equalization coBe TO pass on
oar assessment. there was one of two things
to be done. Either our farming lands had to
be cut down, or the towns adjoining raised.
And at the same time, we had representatives
in attendance protesting thai the cutting down
of oar unplatted lands would work great
injustice to the owners of the plated portion.
One Supervisor could see it. But one Super
visor couldn't see it, on account of a quarter
section of land, about four miles from town,
which would necessarily have to be assessed
more than $40 to SIS per acre if lands two
miles from town, in the city limits, (not half
as good as his,) were assessed at $50 and $40
per acre. So 20 per cent was taken off our
implanted lands. which brought them just 20
per cent. worse than they were before. which
was bad enough. We want some changes
Men in Office men who have no fears of the
things of this world, but some fears that their
doings will be raked up in the next.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
MISCELLANEOUS,

The receipts of customs for the week
Iding July SIst we're s4.579,9
The receipts of internal revenue
tuesday, were $500 ~.
The Postmaster General has made
ImpOTaTy arrangements for mails to Sitka.
A very large free bathing house will
eOpened at 81. Louis on Wednesday,
The receipts of internal revenue for
last week were 1914. 45O.
The King of the Sandwich Islands
as named W. G. Sunali a. his successor.
The Chicago police are vigorously
uding against gambling houses.
The yellow fever is raging all over
e island of Cuba.
The Sitka mails can sbe forwarded
lere by any vessel from San Francisco
The breakage of the Cuba cable is
nfimed.
A conspiracy of negroes at San Jaoo
been denounced to the Government
wen were arrested and two shot.
Advices from Mexico state that
opez, Who betrayed Macmillan, has been
sasslnAted.
The deaths by fever. in Galveston,
xas, for the week ending Saturday were
an increase over the previous week of ~
xiv buu1Fa1 anlnra1
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

THE GOOSE The goose is q grass
animal, but don't chaw her cud.
They are good livers (; about one acre
to goose is enough. although there are
some folks who think one goose to IFS
acres is nearer right.
These two calculations are so far apart
But L don LnlHN a 4 l'''s- .----A :
IT'S acres all paid for, that | would sell
it for half what it was worth, just be-
cause it didn't have but one goose on it.
Geese stay well, some of our best biog-
rap1ers say 20 years, and grow tough
to the last.
They lay one egg at once, about the
size of a goose egg, in which the Cos
ling lies bid.
The gosing is the goose's baby.
The goose don't suckle her young, but
turns him ont to grass on somebody's va
cant lot.
When female goose is at work hatch
irg, she is hard bird to please; she
rifles clear up from the bottom in min
ute, and will fight yoke Of oxen if they
show her the least bit of sass"
They are also amphibious, besides sew
eral other kids of cuss.
But they are mostly curious about on
thing; they can haul up one leg int
their body. and stand on the other, al
day, and not touch anything with thei
hands.
take notice there amt but few mel
can do this.--Josk Billings.
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NOTICE.

4 Republican Union Senatorial Convention
FOR the 2Sth District, will be held at Hudson
Wisconsin, on the 29th day of August 1861
at - o'clock u. for the purpose of choosing
two delegates from this Sen. District. TO at
tend the Republican Union Convention to be
held "a Madison Wis, on the 4th day of Sep
TENDER 1867. for the purpose of nominating
Candidates for State offices at the ensuing
election to be held in November next.
Each county viii be entitled TO the follow
ing representation,
Pierce 10, St. Croix IL, Polk 1. La Poiute
/. Ashland I. Douglas ]. Burnett =.
By Older Of Senatorial COMMITTEE.
p. V. WISE,
H. l.. HUNPHREY. Com.
SAM. S FIFTELD,
Prescott. August Is. 1867.
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NO17

LAMP CLEAEER.-One of the most ingen-
ious and simple "contrivances" we have seen
for long time. is a lamp-cleaneI. just in
troGuced here. which will carry joy to every
good housewife.
1t is equally applicable to the largest or the
smallest chimneys, is cheap, simple and can
not get out of repair does its work thor
Oughly and quickly, and should form part
of the furniture of every kitchen. Price so cts
G.. II. HOLT, General Agent H. H. BATES
agent at Prescott.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

HABIT.-HoMER tells us that the god
dess Calamity is delicate and that her feet
are tender. "Her feet are SOFT" he says,
"for she tieads not upon tue ground, but
makes her path upon the heads of men,
. We may imagine irony here, but the met
Il aphor carries a serious truth. The great
: bulk of human calamity springs from hu-
man weakness which crystallizes in the
q form of habit. Subtle and insdious, with
football more noiseless than snow end a
! chain stronger than steel, it creeps upon
: the firmest and proadest of mankind and
y oftentimes has them PROSTATE and irrev-
{ ocably bound before they have even sus-
Z picion ofthe sinister approach. Intellect
J, of the lOftiest order seems, indeed quite as
a frequently to invite as to repel the de-
2 structiye mastery of habit. We have but
to remember the awful struggles Of De
Il Quincy, the pitful degradation of Add
e son, the helpless slavery of Sheridan and
{ Fox, to be assured of this, and have no
!, need 10 refer to sally numerous instances
I in our own generation for evidence of the
4 implacable grasp which habit may attain
= upon the brightest and best of our species.
4 None therefore, are exempt from the
0 chance of downfall, and the only wise
2 course is that which is directed by an APP
Il prehensive circumspection which, con-.
y sciOus of danger on every side, omits no
rational precaution 10 avoid it.-ROund
4 Table.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

= An enthusiastic ball player de-
clares that the " national game" was
known in Bible times; in proof of which
he refers to the question in the parable
of the lepers-'But where are the nineP
= Here is the best pun of the centu
nv, and by these presents we confer on
its unknown author, whoever he NAV be,
the grand Cross of the Legion of Hon
or-which every fool wears now days:
" Brigham Young is indeed pillar of
-"What brought you to prison, my
colored friend - 1.-TWO constables, sab"
ayes. but | mean had intemperance
ANYTHING to do with it ?" Yes, sab,
dey was bofe of 'em drunk"
Why is a prosy preacher like the
middle of wheel ? Because the fel-
lows around him are tired.
= Why does the new moon remind
one of .giddy girl 2 Because she is
too young to show much reflection.
"A Virginia negro on hearing that
Congress was going to give lands to the
darkies, said : Land de debbll! Use
free now. and don't want no land. Use
guiue to git wurms and 60 fishin."
- lite butes, says Josh Billings, al
a luxury inazm utch as they kause atelei
| forgit all his other mizeries.
- Southern paper makes fun o
Mr.. Seward for kissing colored baby
If the baby didn't complain no one els
! should.
Why was the giant Goliah very
much astonishel when David hit hin
with stone Such thing never en-
tered his head before.
- An editor referring to alright co
fins, says "No person having ono
, tried one Of tLese collins will ever ui
any other"
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sheridan.

SHERIDAN has been removed-sent to
Missouri; and Gen. THOMAS has been
assigned to his Department. 1t Is diff
cult to see any reason for this action OF
the President except mere wilfulness.-
THOMAS is as thorough Radical, as
completely in accord with Congress and
the people. as . Little PHIL" himself
SHERIDAN leaps TO conclusions with the
uuerring instinct of genius; THOMAS ar
rives at the same goal by the slower pro-
cess of irresistible logic. Their convic-
tons and purposes are one. Placed IN
most difficult positions, Sheridan has
proven himself as great in peace, as hC
was irresistible in war, He represents
The infexible purpose of the people. tc
garner the costly harvest of the war; t.
make sure that its hard won benefit,
are not lost. His removal brings hin
no disgrace, and the future will brin.
him triumph and reward.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

E HARdER's MAGAZINE, in speaking OF
the despised beginnings of great moral re-
forms, alludes to the early anniv ersaries of
Anti-Slayery Society in New York, and SAYS :
How little those gentlemen thought, as they
read in the Herald the ludicrous and contemp-
tuOus reports of the Anti-slaverv meetings at
the old Tabernacle. that not out of the order
" and dignified technically religious Ami
versary meetings, which were respectfully re-
ported and respectfully attended, but out of
the despised and derided meeting of crazy
fanatics" the great movement of the time and
country was to proceed. And yet in any of
the missionary. or biblical, or charitable
meetings they might have heard the preacher
read that the Son of the carpenter called fish
ers from their nets TO do his work. It il so
hard to understand that they were only fish
ernen after all bare-legged, perhaps SMELL
ing of fish. ignorant. poor in truth nobo-
dies, at whom Syrian reporters might wing
their darts of ridicule with impunity, and
gentiemanly Pharisees and Sadducees smile
lofty disregard. Yet by-and by the haughti-
est pOtentaie upon the globe, of whose frown
kings were afraid. and who put his foot upon
the neck of emperOrs, was proud to call HIM
self the fisherman's successor. All, If we on
ly knew the angels when we are entertaining
them
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
PREscoTT, August 30, 1867

TOJ ". VIM, County Clerk
see by the last PRESCOTT JOURNAL that
not list one-fourth of his personal property
Such grave offences I do not wish to go un
noticed by you or any other official, whose
duty it is to look up such matters, and thor
made. Nothing would afford me more pleas
ure than for you TO set time when you will
call on me and satisfy yourself whether
made a false return or not.
Yours. &c,
Il. a. JAY.
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Letter from FObserver.n
A LITTLE NEARER TRENTON,
August %, 1867.
JAMES WILSON


August %, 1861. 5
Ed. JOURNAL Allow me, through your
Family Paper" to notify ElacOrth and
Far Dler that l am getting near town, as the
heading of this article will indicate so be-
ware of Trent on, a town that can boast of its
corner lots, its out. ots its sand burs, its sand
banks, its tax sale certificates and its other
vegetables too tedious TO mention.
challenge the world, and H. A. Jay & Co.,
or any other nation, to show an array of mer-
camille firms in Trenton who have not listed
their full stock of goods at their true value =
Why don't Farmer, or such other MINOR towns
as Prescott and Ellswort b, level their shafts
at town like Trenton, instead of poor, little
prosecuted River Falls ? Shame on such
meanness. Are you afraid of Trenton She
defes you. Trenton, with her sand burs, her
sand bugs and her and banks, is able for you
all and with an alliance with Diamond Bluff.
can defy even Bay City. Where. in the
whole county, will you find town that
makes better display in the tax deed notice
than Trenton, excepting perhaps. Bay City Z
Trenton, in short, is Trenton. But had in
tended to speak more d irectly of the late as
sessm ent. but fear l have now asked for too
much of your valuable space. Therefore,
will meekly close, merely admonishing Far
mer. who, by the way, has been shady for
some time, to remain so, as the comparison
between Merchan is and Farmer stock might
be in Mercha mt s favor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
Republican Union state Con-
YenliOn.

A State convention of delegates representing
the Republican Union party of Wisconsin, is
hereby called to meet in the Capitol at Madi-
son. at 10 o'clock NJ, on
Wednesday, September 4th Il. d. 1867,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for
state officers, to be elected at the next general
election, and 10 transact such other business az
may be deemed appropriate.
Each Senate and each Assemly District of
the State will be entitled to two delegates in
the convention.
Madison, July 90. 1861.
HORACE RUBLEE,
E. L. BUTTRICK,
&c. COVER,
I'M. GILLETT,
H. F. BELITZ,
W.T.. PRICE,
Republican Union State Com.
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"BEYoND THE MISSISSIPPI"
REFEREE SALE.

Circu;t Court. county of Pierce John A.
WcConne1l. pl'ff, against Deborah j. Rodg-
ers and Earl NJ Rodgers, defts.
DY VIRTUE of decree of foreclosure
D made in the above entitled actlon' the
,,1,,lsrsioned Referee named in said decree
will self at ptIblic auction to the highest bid
,Iar for cash. on the 30th day of September
1857, at one o'clock in the AFTERNOON, at the
Court House, in the village of Ellsworth. the
following described and moftgaged premises,
to wit The ne qr Of the sw Or and the NV
ar of the sw or Of section Z, in township 25
6f range Is, containing so acres more or les;
Of land, situated in the county of Pierce and
State Of Wisconsin.
J. A. McCONN ELL, Referee.
Dated August &, 1867, l0-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

w Last Saturday, the business men
of Hastings played game of Base Ball,
which for genuine amusement, beat any
travelling "Show." To-day we under
stand, they all turn out to repair the road
on the fat opposite the town.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
OBSERVER.

IMPORTANT The success of any coun-
try depends upon its power to manufuc-
ture ard produce. If we manufacture
nothing, and import everything, we of
eour Sc get poor consequently, it behooves
tie entire community to use nothing but
"Smith's Saleratus,' aud support home
manufacture. He only makes one brand,
and that is pronounced the best Saleratus
in market. 1t is both pure and uniform
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

THE HARVEST Tho past week has
been the most laborious one of the year
to the farmers. The weather has been
favorable, and most of the crop is now
secured in excellent condition. The yield
of wheat is certainly good, being various
" estimated at from Is to 20 bushels per
acre. The yield of oats is very large.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
Republican Union Convention.

A County District Convention VIII be held
at Ellsworth at l o'clock p NJ. August %.
1867, to appoint delegates to attend the State
Convention at Madison on the 4th day of
September next and also TO appoint dele
gates to the Senatorial Convention TO appoin'
Senatorial delegates to the same each tow
20 be represented by the delegates elected
therein. or proxies residing in such town du-
" authorized. The several towns shall be
entitled to the following number of delegates
Clifton ,, Fl PasO l, Diamond B ulf 2.
Hartland 1, Isabelle /, MarteI 3, Oak Grove ,
Perry ?, Prescott, lst ward 2, 2nd ward 3
Pleasant Valley River Falls 4. Rock Elm
Salem l. Trimbelle ?. Trenton /, Union /.
j. s. WHITE,
J. ID. TRUMBULL'
Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

REMOVED john SIBERIAN has re-
moved into his new Merchant Tailor Shop
on Broad Street, which looks as neat as
the suits he turns out to his customers.
John has good assortment of the very
best cloths for gentlemen's wear.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

A SUCCESSFUL MERCHANT The sue
cessful merchant is always the one who
keeps the best class of goods of all kinds,
and sells full weight goods, and as many
of them are aware of the fact, they keep
D.B. De Land & Co.'S Best Chemical
Co7er0fys
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

EE- We understand that an agent of the
New York News Boys Lodging House, will
be in town to day with a number of boys for
whom places are desired. Contributions of
money or clothing will be thankfully received
This charity is noble one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

To THE LADIES. Mrs. Harvey has just re-
ceived at the Millinery and Fancy Goods
Store a fine assortment of Ladies and Chill
drens' Hats, Ribbons, &C., also Corsets and
Skirt supporters, which viii be sold cheap.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

HON. Z. n. STASToN.-The Chicago DAILY
Republican, speaking of Sec Stantons sus-
pension from Office, says:
So far as Secretary Stanton is concerned,
he has lost nothing in the estimation or con-
tidence of the people by this arbitrary and IL
legal attempt TO depose him from the duties
of an office which he has discharged with
such signal fidelity and ability as to chal-
lenge the admiration of the world. On the
contrary, the faith iulness with which he has
resisted this illegal assumption of despotic
power has imposed upon the country a new
debt of gratitude. enhancing even that crea-
ted by his untiring inlrepidity, zeal and wise
craftsmanship manifested during the war
Edwin NJ. Stanton. illegally debarred from
the duties of his office and occupying the DO
sitiOn OF the private citizen is greater even
than Edwin VI. Stanton ever was in the War
Office The sympathy, confidence, and graf
Itude of the nation go out to him in a stream
broader and deeper than ever before, sweep
ing away all the feeble barriers which parti-
san malevolence and official jealousy would
create for It's obstruction. The name of Ed
win NJ. Stanton. the citizen, is more powerful
to- day than that of Andrew Johnson in the
Presidential chair.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

EAueRANrs.-Two quite large and
fine looking parties OF Emigrants arrived
here this week. One was Norwegian,
most of whom remain in this County and
one swedes, who so to the upper st.
Croix.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
ReII,s Specific PIIIss

for the speedy and permanent cure OF Semi
nal weakness, Emissions, Physical and Ner-
vous debility, Impotence, or want of power.
th5 result of Sexual Excess, or Youthful In
discretioh. which neglected, ruins the happi-
ness, and units the sufferer for Business, So
cial Society or Marriage, and often termi-
mates in an untimely grave Make no delay
in seeking the remedy. 1t is entirely vege-
table and harmless ON tile system, can be used
without detection or interference with BUSH
ness pursuits, and nd cfiange of diet is neces-
sary while using them. Price, One Dollar
If you cannot get them of your druggist,
send the money to DR.. j. Bryan, 81 9 Broad
way. New York, and they will be sent free
from observation by return of mail
Private Circulars 10 Gentlemen sent free on
application.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

y We think this extract from med
zeal advertisement is entirely correct =
"Consumptives, cough while you can !;
for after you have taken one bottle of
my mixture you can't"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

s%- The agents of the Mccormick Reapers
in the st. Croix Valley have not single ma
chine left unsold. Since harvest Logan. other
machines have been returned, and McCor-
mick's taken. This is the best evidence Of
their worth.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby givph that the notes o
~ the City Bank Of Prescott must be pre-
sented at the Bank Comptnller's Office. al
Madison. for payment within three wear,
from the date of this notice. OF the funds de
posted with the Bank Comptroller for the re-
demption Of the same, wiz be surrendered &,
the said Bank.
II. MILLER. President.
H. s. Mn iER. Cashier.
tescott, June lsiI 1867 6-Y
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

CoE.-What kind of ale is best calcu-
lated to promote health, happiness and
longevity of life!
WHY the fem.a ale, of course.-La
Crosse Republican.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

-Zeph Platt has bought go acres of
land near Richmond for 81 500. $1,000
per acre. 1t is one of the best pieces OF
land in the country. Zeph intends to
break 600 acres next year. There will be
q farm for you.-Hudson Star d Times.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

DROWNED Last Saturday, the 18th
inst, JOSEPH MURPHY, step son of JOHN
HUNTER, aged years, was drowned at
Diamond Bluff. He was in bathing, got
into deep water, and could not swim.
The body had not been found at the date
of our information.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24
PREscorr, Wisconsin, August 81, 1861.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

The firm of Beardsley & Lyfore, by mutu-
al consent, will be dissolved on the Ist day of
December next. All persons having unset
tied accounts with US, either by note or Book,
will pleasg settle The same All claims against
said firm will be settled in the mean time
BEARDSLEY d LYFORD.
Prescott, August 20. 1867.
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DIR. Harvey;s Female Pills.
DR.. HarveY's Golden Pills.
DIR. j. fsSYAN, Consulting
Physician,
Broadway, New York.

Special Treatment in all cases of Seminal.
Sexual. Urinary and Nervous Diseases III
male or female -
Advice Free and correspondence strictly
confidential
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

WRITING SCBooL.-PrOf 1. s. Preston is
getting up Writing School here. He is an
accomplished penman and very successful
teacher. We iope he may have good class.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

In announcing the close of our firm on the
LIST of December next, we wish to say to all,
that we shall sell our goods in the mean time
at greatly reduced rates. We would particu-
larly call the attention of country dealers to
this fact.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-24

90 TO COOKS, corner of Broad and
W Cherry Streets. near the Ferry, for first
class Cloths, Casmeres and Gents Furnish
ing Godds, and leave your measure for fash
ionable suit of clothes.