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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-11

ton of the provisions Of the preceding section.
Sec. 8. Any person who shall be convicted of
any offense as provided in this act, shall stand
committed to the county jail of the proper coun-
ty, until such fine, together with costs OF suit,
are paid, or until properly discharged by the
probate judge of said county, or the justice of
the peace by whom said person was committed
See. A. The probate Judge of any county in
this state may at his discr etion appoint or depu-
tie (not to exceed fvein number) special con-
stables or police for his county, whose special
duty it shall be to apprehend and detect any per-
son or persons violating the provisions of this
act and such cOnstables or police are hereby
vested with authority to arrest any and all per-
sous in said county, or on land adjacent thereto,
whom they may find violating any of the pro-
visions Of this act, and bring them forthwith be-
fore said county judge or any justice of the
peace in sa d county, and then and there make
complaint on oath 20 the guilt OF said per son
or persons under arrest; and for such services
said constable or police shall be entitled, in adj
uition TO constable fees mileage excepted to the
SUN Of two dollars per day for every day actual
service between the fifth and fifteenth days Of
| September, for which time he may be appointed
p3'oCided, said constable shall make an affidavit
/ TO the actual amount of service performed, and
| file the same with the clerk of the county board
| of supervisors on or before the first day of No
| vember next following. lass arsE4ai8
Sec. 5. The county board of supervisors are
| hereby authorized to audit the accounts of sale
eonstables or police appointed under the provi
sions Of this act, in the same manner and at thu
same time that other county officers accounts az
audited. tfe n
Sec. 6, Justices Of the peace shall have juris
| diction TO hear and determine all cases arising
under the provisions of this act, and to ordei
said constable to collect any fines levied, and sci
any and all berries by him seized under the pro.
visions of this act, and to make due returns
thereof, and to pay to said justice all fines,
together with the proceeds Of all sales and the
said justice, after dedueting his own fees, shall
i pay over the balance into the county treasury OF
or before the first day of November next fol
lowing. a4 art rs sa7
Sec z. All the acts and parts of acts as far al
they conflict with the provisions of this act, are
| hereby repealed. .fi @
| Sec 8. This act shall take effect and be il
force from and after its passage and publication
| Approved April Ill, 1867. ra3 tr
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playing at billiards and in bowling alleys, and indulg-
ing in Intoxicating drinks" Is hereby amended, 80 as
10 read as follows ssAny keeper Of any saloon shop,
or place Of any name whatsoever In this state Tor the
sale of strong, spirtuous malt liquors. 10 be drank
on the premises in any quantity less than one gallon
who shan vend sell or in any way deal traffic in,
or for the purpose Of evadng this chapter give away
anv spirtuous ardent intoxicating or malt liquors OF
drinks ia any quantity whatsoever, TO or with MINOR
shall be deemed guilty Of misdemeanor; nor snail
any person sell in any way deal or trahc IN OF iof
the purpose Of evsding this chapter. give away any
snirituous ardent, intoxicating malt liquors or
drinks In any quantity whatsoever, within one mile
~ me Wisconsin hospital for the insane and any per-
son who shall so sell, give away any such liquors OF
drinks shall be deemed guilty OF a misdemeanof"
Sec. 2. Section Of said chapter Is hereby amend
ed so that the section shall read as follows; ANY
owner or owners OF keeper OF any bliardtabe or Ia
bes in this state who keeps such table for pront and
Who shall IN person or by his their agent or en-
ploye allow or permit any minor, for pay or other
wise to play any game on such table, shall be guilty OF
/ misdemean0r."
ed by striking out ~ WOrd and in the sixth line,
ana inserting IN lieu thereofthe word ''or, 50 that
said section when amended viii read as follows: ANY
prson or persons convicted Of any OF the foregoing
nfsdemeanors shall he punished for each and every
offense by hne not less than twenty nor more thah
one hundred dollars and costs Of suit to be paid with
in tventyour hours after the same has been imposed
upon him or her. during which time he or she snail
remain in the custody Of the proper ohcer,) or py I'M
prisonent in the county jail Of the proper county oI
the space Of ninety days unless he or she SHAH be dis
CHARGED therefrom before the expiration OF said time
by the payment of the aforesaid fine and all costs sno
pTisoument.n
Sec. A. This act shall be in force and take efec
| from and afterits passage.
Approved April 10, 1851.
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Published April 20, 1851
CHAPTER I7O-9ENKRAL

AN ACT to facilitate the recovery Of judgments.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /, In all civil actions now pending or
which shall hereafter be commenced in any cir
cult court in any of the judicial cir
cults in this state, in which the time allowed
by law therefor has expired or shall expire with
out any issue either of law or of fact having
been OF being Joined therein, it shall be lawful
for the judge of said court, upon the application
and motion Of the plaintiff in such action, upon
such notice TO the adverse party as is now re-
quired By law in cases where notice of aDplica-
ton for judgment is required, and without no
tiee to the adverse party in cases where by law
no notice is required, to sign Judgment or de-
cree at any general or special term OF court in
his circuit, and the Judgment or decree in any
action signed shall be filed in the Office Of the
clerk of the court in which such action shall be
pending and shall have the same effect and be
enforced as if the same had been signed during a
regular tenn Of said court t
SEQ. 2. The provisions Of this act shall not APP
ply 10 any county in this state IN which three OF
more terms of the eitcuit court for said county
are appointed by law to be held IN each year
nor shall the provisions Of this act apply to the
counties of Green or Grant. - sst,
See 8. This act shall take effect and be il
force from and after its passage and publication
Approved Al I'll IL, 1867. W.
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CURIOUS PARTISAN GOSSIP ABOUT STE-
PHENs, THE FENIAN LEADER. Paris
correspondent of western iournaI fT1r-
nishes the following: 'sJames Stephens
is living at No. 20 Rooney street. at
Montmarte, where he seems to be ouite
comfortable, having his wife and broth
er-in-law with him, which does not pre-
vent him from complaining of his pow
erty. A few days ago one of his coun-
trymen, who had not penny, came to
solicit his aid. 81 have not dollar.
my lad, " replied he, ''but come with
me, perhaps | may procure some help
for you. On the road they met q
passer-by, whom Stephens declared to
be an acquaintance of his, and leaving
his helpless companion, he chatted for
an instant with his ''friend. /" Here"
said Stephens, returning to the Irish
man, "here are five francs; this gentle
man has lent me ten; it is all I have:
let as share. This said Stephens left
his companion. The latter short time
after was near carriage stand, and to
his surprise saw Stephens engage one
and get IN. Our Itishman considered
1t odd that a man who had but five
francs should engage q carriage at fifty
sous an hour. He seated himself pa
tiently near the carriage stand, and
waited till either the carriage or Steph-
ems should return. At the end of three
hours the carriage returned Stephens
had paid for the three hours. Another
fact, still more serious, is, that Steph-
ems visits the English embassy in Sc
cret. What does he do there %
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Published April 20, 1851
CHAP TER 168-GENERAL.

AN ACT to amend chapter 80 of the general
laws of 1866, entitled ian act TO provide a
home for the orphans Of the Wisconsin SOL
diers."
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in senate and assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
Section /. Section 6 Of chapter 80 of the gen
eral laws of 1866 is hereby amended, so as TO
read as follows "Section 6. The said board
shall appoint superintendent of the home
who shall also discharge the duties of financial
agent, and such other duties as the board shall
prescribe and they shall also appoint all such
other officers as may be provided for in the by
laws, aud shall fix the compensation of all officers
connected with the institution. Said board of
trustees shall meet annually on the first Tuesday
of October, which shall be styled the annual meet
ing, and they shall also meet annually on the
second Tuesday of April which shall be styled
the semi meeting. At each of these reg
ular meetings, they shall visit and examine into
the affairs OF tho home, and at their annual
meet ng they shall make full report TO the gov
ernor Of all their proceedings connected with the
said home"
Sec 2. The board of trustees of the "home"
SHALL by virtue of their office as trustees, be the
legal guardians of all the children who are now
or may hereafter become inmates of the home,
and shall be authorized to receive all pensions,
back pay and bounty due or to become due t..
any child tnaI Is now or 5hdll hereafter DeCI4e
an inmate of the home" ard shall invest the
same upon good security, and hold It in trust for
the child or children to whom such money be-
longs; and such trustees shall also have power
from time 10 time, with the assent of the COVER
nor, to bind any child that is aa inmate of the
"home, for such term and for such purpose as
such trustees shall deem proper, and for the in
terest of each child respectively pr0U5ded, that
in case such child shall have parent living, the
consent Of such parent shall first be obtained.
Sec 3. The board Of trustees are hereby au-
thorized to discharge from the ''home" any child
of fifteen years of age over, if in their opirion
the interests of the institution require it. or if in
their opinion such child is capable of self-sup-
port; but no child shall be dis, harged from said
institution without the consent Of the executive
committee, and the executive committee shall not
allow any parent or guardian to remove any
child under fifteen years of age from the "home,
unless the application for such removal shall be
accompanied by certificate of the chairman of
the board of supervisors of the town in which
such parent OF guardian resides, showing that
such parent or guardian is able to support and
educate such child or children, or unless the reg
ulations or interests of said institution require
the discharge of certain children. ~tE
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
r Approved April IL, 1867. .tar''
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81 ~ VIZ & CHAPTER l44-eBxEEaI.

AN ACT to amend section Of chapter 100 Of the re-
@ vised statutes, entitled ''of prisons generally and
...-. common iails-n e Elh--
The people Wisconsin,, represented in
-...... senate and assembly, do enact follows:
Section Section chapter IeO Of the revised
statutes entitled OF prisons generally, and common
iais" Is hereby amended 70 read follows
sSectiOr g. All charges for maintaining convicts who
have confinement ia the state pris-
on. the expense for maintaining persons charged
with ofenses, and duly committed trial, and o.
those confued ia the county iaiI, who may
be committed for the non-psyment Of any fines and
expenses, for safe keeping shall be paid Of the
county tTeasUry-thea the keeper o. such
81 having been allowed by the board county
supervisors: LT0rfded that such keeper shall be
titled shall receive such compensation for main
tanning persons in said Jail, shall be allowed by the
board supervisors Of the proper county, not less
dollars per week for each convict 81
Sec. . This act shall take and be in
ana after its passage and publication %
Approved pril II, 1867. s- &
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The Burning of the WesteOtt House, La
Crosse. ls

From the la Crosse Republican, April goth !
About a quarter before two o'clock on
Sunday morning, the Westcott House,
on the corner of Second and State
streets of this city, ]. G.. Robbins &
Son, proprietors, was discovered to be
on fire, and at four o'clock the entire
building was consumed.
The fire was discovered by the clerk
on watch, and when discovered, was in
the roof, or attic, on the southwest cor
ner of the building. The flames at that
time were under such Roadway that all
hopes of saving the building were at
once given up the inmates of the
building (nearly hundred IN number)
were speedily turned out, and every
one escaped. a large proportion of the
baggage of the guests was also saved.
The fire bell sounded the alarm abou
ten minutes after the fire was discover
ed-and it WIS over an hour before the
steam fire engine commenced throwing
water. During this time a large por-
ton of the furniture was removed by
the citizens from the building though
most of it was turned out in badly
damaged condition. A fine piano, for
instance, was thrown out of a second
story window-the legs of which, how
ever, were carefully carried down The
billiard tables were taken out without
much damage. OF some thirty bed
steads that were removed, there is not
one of which is complete of itself-some
part being missing. IS Ha
After the engine arrived, and got to
work, it did splendidly. The machine
certainly paid for itself, in saving the
adjacent buildings, which could not
possibly have been saved without its
aid. The wind blew perfect gale at
the time, and buildings, distan. a block
or more, were several times on fire from
the sparks and flying cinders.
I 1t is impossible to estimate the loss at
present, which is great deal more than
tue insurance viii cover The building
was owned by three parties. Mrs. Su-
san M. Boardman owning one half, and
Theodore Rodolf and b. A. Jenkins cue
quarter each. Mrs. Boardman had g.
900 insurance on her portion-$1, 600 In
the Putnam" and $1,000 in the
"Phenix" p. @. Dunn, Agent. Mr..
Rodolf had 81, 500 insurance-in the
North American" $500, and s'OIty
Fire, 81 600 Rodolf & Son, Agents.
Mr.. Jenkins had 81, 900 insurance in the
"Putman 'e-Dunn, Agent. The furni-
ture and fixtures of the house were in
sured for SO, 500 in various companies,
of which Ct. R. Montague is Agent. OF
this amount, Messrs. Robbins & Son
had Sc, 600, and Lewis Pollock, proprie-
tor of the billiard saloon and bar, ST.
500. - =,
There was some damage done to the
goods of Mr.. A. Patz in removing them
from the building which he Occupies,
just across the street, but to what ex-
tent his stock was damaged has not yet
been decided. . sgt 81. yaue y
The cause of the fire is mystery. 1t
is generally believed that it was the
work of an incendiary, as there had
been notire IN the part of the house
where it was first discovered, for some.
time..f. s 500, .s-s.s5 af.- ia l-... asa
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Published April %, 1851
CHAPTER l7s-GREERAL.

AN ACT to amend chapter eighty-sx Of the general
laws of the year 1867, entitled g an act to amend
chapter IS of the revised statutes, entitled 'of the
supreme court
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in senate and assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
Section / Section Of chapter eighty six Of the
general laws Of the year 1867 is hereby amended by
Inserting in the first line of said section the words
Zone hundred and fifteen" in lieu Of the words
% ninety i've" where they occur in the first line Of
said section, so that said section when amended VIII
read as follows " The first section of chapter one
hundred and fifteen Of the revised statutes, entitled
of the supreme court is hereby amended so as TO
read as follows to-wit There stall be held at Mad-
SON in the supreme court room, two sessions of the
supreme court in each year. 70 be called the February
and the September tekms. The February term shall
commence on the first Tuesday in February, and the
September term shall commence on the second Tues
day Of September, of esch and every year"
Sec. 2 This act shall be in force from and after the
third Tuesday in June and all writs process and
proceedings made before this act is in force retrnabe
to the June term of said court shall be deemed and
taken to be retuTnable TO the September term
Approved april IL, 1867.
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Published April 20, 1867 ]
CHAPTER 164-GENERAL.

AN ACT supplementary to chapter 50 Of the general
laws Of 1S5S, entitled can act for the formation and
protection Of county agricultural societies."
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin represented in
senate snd assembly, do enact as follows:
Section L. Il shall be the duty Of the secretary
each county agricultural society organized in this state,
Immediately after the annual election Of officers for
such society TO file In the Office Of the secretary of
state list Of the officers of such company socety,
giving the postofee Address of the president secre-
tary and treasurer of such society.
Sec 2. The state treasurer is hereby prohibited
from paying the annual appropriation provided by
chapter s., laws Of 1858 any society," unless the
eept Of the treasurer OF such society is countersgned
by the secretary Of the society and the secretary of
state is prohibited om crediting the Of such
appropriation paid by the treasurer unless the receipt
thereof is countergned by the secretary society
as hereinbefoTe provided
Sec 3 This shall take effect and be In force from
and after its passage and publication.
Approved "A prii II 1867.
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Published April 20, 1861
CHAPTER I69-GENERAL.

AN &C to regulate the mode Of subdividing a
section Of land, as established by the United
States survey.
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in senate and assembly, dc eHsc. as fol-
lows: l.af % fr
Section 1. Whenever surveyor is required to
make a subdivision of a section of land, as es-
tablished by the United States survey, he shall be
governed by the laws OF the United States on
the subject of surveying the public lands, and
the rules and regulations made in conformity
thereto.
See. 2. Sections a, 5, 6 z and 8, of chapter 120
of the general laws of 1862, and ali acts or parts
of acts conflicting with the provisions of this act,
a re hereby repealed.
See 3. This act shall take effect and be In
force from and after its passage.
Approved April IL, 1857.
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propriated to his own use; also some
funds belonging to the Masons and
Odd-Fellows. We understand, in adj
dition, that he was in debt considera-
bly, to large number of tobacco-orow
ers in the neighborhood of No ryan
town. The full extent Of his operations
has not yet come to light, but it is sup
posed that the amount for which he ia
liable will not fall short of the sum
above named, The property he left is
estimated TO be worth about $4,000.
Mr.. Hickey's indorsers, in the two
banks of this place, were as follows:
L. J. Canatsy, George Shank, James
Collect, John Hickey, John Fesler and
George r. Canatsv. In the bank at
Franklin, Harvey Coleman and L. J.
Canatsy were the indorsers of his pa
per. 5i1ta I'd t.s 67
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Published April 20. 1861
4
CHAPTER I71-GENERAL,

AN ACT to amend section fourteen of chapter
one hundred and seventy Of the revised stat
utes, entitled " of offenses against chastity,
morality and decency." hef
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, Represent
ed in senate and assembly. do enact as follows:
Section l. Section fourteen of chapter one hun
bred aud seventy OF the revised statutes, entitled
= of offenses against chastity, morality and de-
cency," is hereby amended so as to read as fol-
lows: 81 Section IA. III persons being within
the degree of consanguinity within which mar
riages are prohibited, or declared by law to be
incestuous and void, who shall inteTmarry with
each other. or who shall commit adultery or
fornication with each other, shall be punished by
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svlndIerr.

From the Martinsville, Qnd.) Gazette.
Mr.. VIM. Hickey, an extensive to-
baceo dealer of MorgantoBn..e in this
county, "lit out" from home a few
days since, leaving unpaid Liabilities to
the amount of $50, 600 or $40, 900, in
consequence of which q number Of per-
sons are exceedingly anxious as to his
whereabouts. He has notes in the two
banks of this place amounting TO $13,-
370--S3, $40 OF which is onsthe Filst
National, and So. 400 on Mitchell's
bank. The names OF the persons APP
pearing as indorsers claim that their
signatures are forgeries. In addition
to these operations, Mr.. Hickey drew
$1,000 out of Oyerstreet's bank at
franklin, telling his indorsers that he
wanted only 5000. He collected some
money on railroad subscriptions-what
amount is not yet known-which he APP
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British Rev QueIIed by American Tars.
yia .a IFromt the Boston Traveller ]


A letter. from on board the United
States steamer Huron, dated Cape de
Verde, March I'd, states that an Eng
lish bark lying there hoisted her colors
down, whereupon an armed boat was
dispatched from the Huron in charge
of an officer. When the boat dashed
alongside, the crew of the vessel
threatened tostave her, and to STAY the
men II they attempted to board; but
the Yankee officer, cutless in hand,
cleared a way for himself over the rail,
and then drewa revolver, while he de-
manded the attendance of the captain.
In the meanwhile half his boats
crew were ranged at his back, and, by
way of precaution, another armed boat
was sent from the Huron. Upon in
vestigation, it YVES found that the crew 6.
who had been ashore on Sunday, came
on board Monday half drunk, and de
manded money from the captain and
more liberty ashore, which he refused.
They then made rush upon him and
his officers, drove them into-the cabin
and swore they would fire the vessel if
their demands were not complied with.
While the mutineers were fighting, a
boy, unknown to them, hoisted the coll
ors union down, which brought the
boats of the Huron to the rescue.
The captain and officers were badly
bruised, especially the second mate,
and ali were taken on board the Huron
for surgical treatment. The mutineers
were handcuffed and sent ashore to the
British consul, who would send them to
England for trial. or perhaps keep
them until British ship-of-war should
visit the port. The British consul and
the local authorities were loud in their
commendation of the prompt conduct
of the captain of the Huron, and the
GOODNESS and discretion of his naen and
officers in suppressing the mutiny with
out bloodshed. s. Il
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Published April 10, 1851
CHAPTER I47-GENRRAG

AN ACT to amend section Of chapter 124 Of
the revised statutes, entitled sfOf the manner
of commencing civil actions" e
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
Section 1. Section of chapter l24 Of the re-
vised statutes is hereby amended by sdding
thereto the following Every purchaser or in
deemed subsequent purchaser or incumbranceT,
and shall be bound by the proceedings in the ac-
ton, to the same extent and in the samesm auner
as if be were made party thereto"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved April IL 1867.