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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

"Wen," said an old gentleman, the
other day, 81 have been forty seven years
in the business, and can say what very
few can after such experience; in all my
time, my friend, l never disappointed but
one single creditor"
"Bless me, what an example for your
young mercantile community replied
the person addressed; "what pity that
one occurred how was ito"
"Why," responded the old gentleman,
81 paid the debt when it became due,
and never, in all my life, saw a man so
astonished as the creditor was"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
FIRST NATIONAL!
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court, in Probate. In the
matter Of the minor heirs Of Rebecca
Knott, deceased.
I'm READING and filing the petition of
W j. William Knott, guardian of said mi
nors duly verified by his oath, representing
and setting forth the condition Of the estate OF
of his said wards and facts and circumstances
tending TO show that it would be for the cen
eft of said minors that their real estate should
be sold and the proceeds thereof put out on
interest, or invested in some productive stock,
and praying this court, by which he was APP
pointed such guardian, grant him license to
sell said real estate. And it appearing to
this court from such petition that it would be
beneficial to said wards to sell said real es-
tate for the purpose aforesaid. 1t is ordered
that the next of kin of said wards and all
persons interested in said estate appear befrre
the Judge of this court. at his Office, in the
city of Prescott. on Monday, the 28th day of
October, 1867, at ten o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause why license for the sale of said
land should not be granted to the said guar
dian according to the prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered that copy of this
order be published at least four weeks prior
to the said day OF hearing, in the Prescott
Journal a weekly newspaper printed at Pres
colt. in said county of Pierce.
VIM. HowEs, Co. Judge.
Dated September II, 1867. 2l-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
DEATHS.

O~~~O-O~O-C~~~~-~-~~~~ ~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~~
Died. in Prescott, Sept. 23d, Rev. t. B.
Roc ERs, aged 46 years. He was a descend
ant of John Rogers, the martyr, whose mem
DRY is yet fragrant in the history of freedom
and truth.
1t is fourteen years since he came TO this
country as missionary his life is too well
known to need word of eulogy. A hus-
band, a father, a brother, pastor, citizen
has fallen.
This providence speaks to us in language
toe plain to be misunderstood, saying, " BE
ye ready Also"
Hudson and osceola papers please copy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

DoX'T USE SoDA.-Nor any Of the
common kinds of Saleratus in making
bread, if you value health and desire to
have bread that is palatable. Always
use d. B. De Land d Co.'s Best Cbemi-
cat iSdieratus aud you will have a pure
article. 1t may be had at the grocers.
1t is put up full weights, others are short
WEIGHTS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

a Convention viii be held at Ellsworth. on
the first day of October, 1867. at u N. TO
nominate a candidate for Assemblyman for
this District, and also to appoint Delegates to
the Senatorial Convention to meet at Hudson
on the 5th day Of October. 10 nominate can
didaie for Senator for the 2Sth District. Each
town will be entitled to tie same number Of
Delegates as at the las; Convention to ap-
point State Delegates.
By order Of Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Doctor Cameron.
HIS Body Found and Buried.


On Tuesday morning, the 9th day of Au-
gust, DR.. Dugald ID. Cameron. of this city,
was reported to have committed suicide by
drowning himself in the Mississippi river
IhecircUmstances in connection with his dis
appearance have already been given TO the
readers of the REPUBLICAN. We will not now
repeit them.
His body was searched for by hundreds of
men. and for weeks could not be found
On Saturday a Mr. Edward McKinnon
came up from = Goose Island. some eight
miles below town, and reported that he had
discovered a dead body, or rather that his dog
had discovered one, while hunting cattle on
the Island, and which he believed to be that
Of DIR. Cameron. At half past twelve on
Saturday the brothers of the deceased, Hugh
and Angus Cameron. accompanied by small
party of gentlemen, went down TO ascertain
the truth of the report. The remains were
found about hundred yards from the slough
and were surrounded by tall grass. The bo
dy (what was left of it) was ly ing face down
wards, the flesh being altogether decompos-
ed, and the action of the water had so altered
the appearance of the clothes and boots that
all OF the party were at first of the opinion
that the remains were not those of DIR. Cam
eron. A plain gold ring was discovered,
however, on the little finger of the left hand,
which had the appearance of one worn by
the Doctor. Upon further investigation, his
watch. pocket book, Office keys, and numer-
Gus other articles, known and recognized as
belonging to him, were found on his person,
which established beyond n douht. tho idon-
tity of the corpse, which was placed in a cof-
IN and brought in a row boat to this city,
where it arrived about six O'Clock on Satur-
day evening. On Sunday morning, at ten
o'clock. the funeral services were held, and
small party of invited friends accompanied
tine remains to their final resting place, in the
La Crosse Cemetery.-La Crosse Republican.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

AN EPITAPH.-The Boston Bulletin,
referring to the recently circulated arti-
Gle about the wealth of certain patent
medicine princes, and how they made it,
says:
"If justice be done, the tombstones of
these medical magnates will be inscribed,
Sacred to the memory of "Dr."-,
who preserved his life for many years by
careful abstinence from his own medi-
cines, at last has gone to meet the multi
tubes who died that he might live stump
tuously."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

The New York World, while sup
porting President Johnsou's policy,
makes wry faces over the situation of its
party. Itsays:
A man might as wisely think to i'm
prove his social standing by living with
somebody's repudiated wife, as for the
Democratic party to expect any advant-
age from adopting, in the last days of
his unsuccessful administration, fetter-
ed President elected by their enemies
aud popular with nobody.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
The County Fair.

We cannot omit to again urge upon oul
farmers and mechanics, the importance Of
contributing 70 the success Of the Co. Fair
which is to be held Oct. Ilth and 18th. The
Executive Committee are doing all they can,
and the Fair promises to be the best we have
had for years. a fine display of Horses may
be confidently looked for.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

QUEsrIoN.-Why not support home
manufacture, and get uniform and per-
feet goods? Look at Smiths Saleratus
always the best in market. Is it fair 10
blow one thing, and sell some thing else |?
Use Smiths Saleratus, and you get Just
what you call for, and what viii please in
all cases, or your money viii be refunded.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

A GENEROUS YoUTH.-"Saliy," said
a green youth, 10 venerable white hat
and gray pants, through which his legs
protruded half foot or more; "Sally be-
fore we 60 into this museum to see the
serenaders, want to ask you sumthing."
"Well, Ichabod, what is It'll"
"Well, you see, this ERE business IS
gwine to cost hull quarter piece, and,
l can't afford to spend SO much for moth
in. Now, if you'll say you'll hev me,
darn'd eff l don't pay the hull ont my
SELF"
al will"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
-RoDNEY JOHNSON has sold the Fox
farm to Alonzo Goss, Of this city.

GE The Champion, small, swift
boat, now runs between here and Taylor
Falls, on alternate days with the Gutter,
making boat each way every day.
ELIGAH SEAyEY, one of the constitutions"
of the st. Croix, tends her wheel.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

MILLNERY-Mrs. HARVEY has Just received
a stock of New Goods, embracing the Fall
Styles in Hats, Bonnets, Trimmings, DC, and
also Ladies Furnishing Goods, such as Laces,
Gloves, Collars, Cuffs, Corsets. DC. The La
dies will find at her store the best stock Of
such articles ever brought to this town.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

WHARF.-The wheat crop is turning out
fair, but not as large as was expected. The
heavy ram of last week done a great deal Of
damage in wetting the stacks, most of which
have had 10 be taken down and dried. The
wheat is coming in rapidly, and bears a good
price, most having been sold at from $I,62 to
6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

Doors AND SHoEs.-Coustanl as the
sun IN its course, is Geo. Newton at bis
business of supplying the people with
Boots and Shoes of all kinds. For par
ticulars call at bis Store, on Broad st.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

- Mrs. V. VI. DENNIsoN's school will be
opened again on the I4th Of October.
- Rev. GEO. S. SHAW, Unitarian, viii
preach at DrLL's Hall next Sunday, at 3
o'clock z. M.
See advertisement of City Lots for Sale,
in this paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
City Lots for Sale /!

Cheap foi Cash, or materials furnished for
building on the same, and time given to suit
the purchaser. Tell your neighbor. any per-
son. with or without money. can have home.
Call on the subscriber Immediately, as 1
expect to be absent after a few days
D. N.TAYLOR
Prescott, Sept %, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Wan1ed.

Wanted, to rent or buy dwelling house
Call at my Office, or address by mail. giving
terms of sale or rent.
d. N. TAYLOR.
Prescott, Sept. %, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

HERE and there God makes q reser
voir man, and other men draw at him
and take their supplies from him.
THIS, then, is the secret of life-to
seek all that you can lay your hands on,
but to seek It only as the round of lad
der which is good for nothing for man
to sit and roost on, but it IS good to ena-
bic him to take another step--thst step
being only preliminary to the next.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
A New Enterprise.
The FIRST NATIONAL
Something Important TO the
People of Pierce County.

We are happy to lay before our read
ers the following particulars of New In
stitution in this city, which cannot fail to
interest our readers.
For the benefit Of those in any
degree unacquainted, and wishing to buy
Goods in this Market, we give, (gratis, J
list Of the best places to ''go for" diff
ferent kinds of Merchandise.
FIELD d WILSON.
For Fine Dress Goods and Trimmings
of all late styles, and at low prices, the
best place is at the
FIRST NATIONAL.
For Domestics, such as Sheetings,
Shirtings. (bleached or brown,) Ticks
Stripes, Denims, Drillings, Cambrics,
Crashes, Batting, Wadding, Carpet warp
colored or white, Prints, Delaines, or
Ginghams, the best place to go is un-
doubtedly to Field & Wilson's at the
FIRST NATIONAL.
If you want Linens Of any description,
Table Cloths, Napkins, Handkerchief,
Diaper, Towels or Crash, 90 to
FIRST NATIONAL.
If you want Cloth and Trimmings, be
sure aud go to the
FIRST NATIoNAL.
Ifyou want worsted goods, Nubias,
Hoods, Scarfs, Shawls, or anything in
this line, you can probably save % per
cent by buying at the
F1BsT NATIONAL.
But for Wrappers or Drawers for ei-
Their men or women's wear, or wool
Yarns, or Flannels, or Linseys, or Cot.
ton Flannels, we would advise you to
go TO the
FIRsr NATIoNAL.
If you want a Hat, or Cap, or Ladies'
Furs, or Umbrellas, or anything of this
description, the best place we know of is
the
FIRST NATIONAL.
But when you want Boots or Shoes,
Moccasins or Overshoes, for men, wom-
en- or children, you can do 20 per cent
better than anywhere else at The
FIRST NATIONAL.
You can also find fuller and better
selected stock of Yankee Notions at the
above place, than elsewhere.
FIELD d WILSON.
In Groceries, we have fully posted
ourselves, and find better stock at much
the lowest prices, at the
FIRST NATIoNAL.
For Crockery or Stone ware we wo'd
advise you to 90 to the
SAME PLACE.
For Kerosene Lamps, Lanterns or Oil,
90 without fail, to the
First NATIONAL.
As the most of people are getting to
wear clothes nowadays, we will just
mention that the best place to go if you
want late styles, good goods, and your
moneys worth, is to the
FIRST National.
And for your further advantage we
would say that in looking for Good
Goods at reasonable rates, we think it
will pay you to 60 to the
FIRST NATIONAL.
The best stock of Ladies' Cloaks,
Sacques, Shawls and hoods in town, can
b0 found at the
FIRST NATIONAL.
p. S.-If you want to buy all your
Goods at one place, you can probably
do full rs well at the
F1RsT NATIONAL.
P. S.-The "First National men
toned above in / or 2 places, is conduc.
ted at present by
FIELD & WILSON,
P. S.-Tf you want to buy anything,
and pay for it, the best place is unques-
tionably the First National. Go there
for it, and if you don't see what you
want, call for it.
-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
P. V. WISE,
J. N. ooPP.
WISE & coPP,

A TroRNEYs d CoUSsELoRs At LAW. VIII
- practice in ALL Courts VIII attend to
Collections generally. Office on Broad ST.,
Prescott, Wisconsin.
August LIST, 1867. l4-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

We want it particularly understood that all
accounts due us, unless paid by October Is
will be Sued and Collected.
BEARDSLEY Il LYFoRD.
Prescott, Sept. IS, 1857.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

"SirTah," saysa justice to one brought
before him, 'iyou are an arrant knaye r.
Says the prisoner-''Just as your worship
spoks the clock struck two"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

READY MADE CLoTHIyG.-CHAs. Cook, cor
ner of Broad and Cherry Streets. has Zine
stock Of Ready Made Clothing, also Cloths
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods of all
kinds. Call and see his stock.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Notice to Wool Growers.

wish to exchange Minneapolis Wooden
Goods for Wool, at Minneapolis prices, or
Cash, at corresponding rates. Call and see
me before selling your Wool.
GEO. 4. DILL,
Ag't for Minneapolis Wooden Mills.
Prescott June 8, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Convention.

A Republican Union Senatorial Convention
will be held at Hudson, Wis, on the 5th day
Of October. 1867, at o'clock P. NJ, to nom
mate candidate for State Senator for the
2sth Senatorial District, 10 be supported at
the ensuing election, in November next
Each county will be entitled to the following
Delegates:
Pierce, 10; st. Croix. II; Polk, 4 Bur-
nett, / !; Ashland. Douglas ], aud Bay
field /.
P. Y. WISE,
H. L. HUMPHREY, Com.
S. ). FIFIELD, Jr.,
~ c..-s,,,t,or IN 1897
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Selling Off.

HAVING Sold my farm. and intending TO
Il engage in other business. l offer for sale
my entire stock and farming utensils, at low
prices Lave four cows. span of horses. lot
of young cattle. hogs. spring colt. etc. Also,
a good buggy with tongue and thilIs. Good
bargains will be given.
j. G. MoMURPHEY.
Clifton, Sept. 90, 1861. 2l-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
SORROW AND JOY.

And what is sorrow? IT'S bounless sea.
And what is Joy
A little pearl in the deep oceans bed;
/ sought It-found it-held it Ger my head,
And TO my souls annoy,
1T tell into the oceans depth again,
And now | look and long for it in vain.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

DET1srRY.-Dr. BEEcHER will be in Pres
colt from Oct. 5th till Oct. 18th. Office over
DR.. Beardsley's Store. At River Falls from
the 18th tiH Oct. 25th. Let all be ready.
2I-w5
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

BALL,-Jos. REToHART gives a Ball at the
ST. Charles Hotel, Friday evening, Nov. III.
His parties are always well attended and give
gsReTal satisfaction.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

VTANTED-Att the Point Douglas Mar
wv BILE Works, two good Marble or Stone
Cutters, and Rubber or Polisher also, a
good steady young man as an apprentice
q. J. E8pRkcH q Ce
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
The State Equalization.

The State Board of Equalization at the last
session, equalized the value of farming lands
in this State at tke following rates per acre
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
NOTICE.
Ranking & Exchange office of

MILLER d WESTFALL, Successors t
lHz City Bank of Prescott, receive DepOs-
its, Buy and Sell Excange. and do a General
Banking Business, the same as an organized
Bank. 1-t
II. MILLER, W. p. WEsTFALL,
Troy. New York. Minneapolis, Min.
June Is, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Card--state senator.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Card--State senator.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for State Senator from this District, subject
10 the action of no Convention.
JOHN L. DALE.
River Falls, Sept. Is, 1867.
St. Croix Valley papers please copy and
send me bill.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
PRESCOTT MARKET.
CORRECTED BY
GEO. A. DILL,

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries,
Provisions, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

HANGING a mackerel to your coat tail
and imagining yourself whale, consti
tutes Goldfish aristocracy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28

re to McKeO's FOR your Rustic Blinds.
"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
Republican Union Nominations.


For Governor
GEN. LUCIUs FAIRCHILD.
For Lieutenant Governor
wYMAN SPooNER.
For Secretary Of State
GEN. THOMAS s. ALLEN.
For State Treasurer .
WILLIAM E. SMITH.
For Attorney General
COL. CHARLES R. GILL.
For Bank Comptroller
COL. JEREMIAH NJ. RUSK.
For State Superintendent
1T. ALEXANDER J. CRAIG.
For State Prison Commissioner
HENRY CORDIER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-28
ReDuhlicau union convention

Dated September 10, l8G
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-13
An American ytcbv.

We print IN another column a letter
from Gettysburg. giving an account of the
remarkable mineral spring discovered at
that place at the time of the great battle,
by some wounded soldiers who had dragged
themselves away, as they supposed, to die.
The remarkable cures that this water has
made of chronic diseases are, we believe,
beyond doubt and the character of the wa
ter, the historic associations of the place
and its beautiful scenery seem to promise
that Gettysburg will soon become famous as
a great American watering place. We would
earnestly recommend old Thad. Stevens, of
Pennsylvania, to take the benefit of these
waters at once. He is such a sufferer from
chronic diseases that he has been reported
two or three times as dying, and they may
give him a new lease of life. He lost his
iron works through the events that
brought these waters to light and it would
be fine piece of poetic justice if the wa
ters thus found should give him years of
life worth more than his losses. And even
if the waters do not make a complete cure,
they will, perhaps, improve his digestion
and SO sweeten his temper. He should
make the. trial.--N. Y, Herald.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-11-13
The English wheat Marker.

The price of wheat in England has
doubled since 1864. and is now higher than
it has been since the close of the Crimean
war. In the first fortnight of the present
month it rose on the average fifteen per
cent. The crop is said to turn out, on
threshing, far lighter yield than was an
ticipated, and French buyers are still active
in their operations in the English market.
In tine absence of any ything like agricultural
statistics in England, it is difficult to ar
rive at an estimate of the yield, and the
hosLs of disinterested amateurs who volun-
teer reports to the English papers during
harvest are scarcely reliable authorities.
1t Is certain that the past harvest in Eng
land was generally late, and characterized
by sudden and Simultaneous ripening, and
good deal of damage by storms before it
could be gathered. These are just the cir
cumstances under which the real yield ofa
crop is likely to fall below anticipation. Be-
sides the difficulties of ftransportion in South
ern Russia, which render any sudden influx
from that country impossible. the vexatious
restrictions met with in Black Sea ports are
said greatly to deter English shipowners
from entering-if they can help it-into a
branch of The carrying trade so likely to
prove unremunerative. The sudden de-
mand for transports for the Ably yssinian ex-
pedition enhances the cost of freightage
for the moment. But the great external
cause for the sudden rise of wheat to what
approaches famine prices in the English
market seems to be the steady French pur-
chases. They would seem to argue one of
two things-either Il very serious defici-
ency in France, which will render purchas-
es, even at present prices, remunerative, or
a belief among French speculators-often a
very sagacious body-in the imminence of
war.
Of course this sudden advance is of the
deepest moment to the American producer
certainly in regard to present oppOrtu-
mites OF profit, and possibly as affecting
future cultivation. A rise of from eight to
ten shillings quarter in the English mar
ket makes all the difference. But, in spite
of the considerations we have mentioned,
it is not easy to understand the real nature
of the situation. Speculative exporters
would do well to exercise caution. The
principle of combination has been recently
spr aiding like wildfire in England, and
there have not been wanting indications
that English farmers are learning some OF
its advantages in quiet way. There has
been very little this year of the scramble
in which they have heretofore rushed to
market simultaneously, directly after har-
vest, and there is considerable ground for
suspecting a general holding back among
them. Last year they had occasion to re-
gret their former tactics, and until more is
known as to the stock actually in hand it
would be unwise to calculate on any thing
more than a temporary duration of the
present extreme rates in Western Europe
-Ne,o York Times.