Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-11-30

Although Weston is of strictly tenn
lperate habits, the same cannot be said
Of his walking-shoes as a dram of. whis-
key is frequently given them by means
of small tunnel inserted in the side.
This is done to keep his feet from
chatting or swelling, and is said 10 be
an excellent preventive.
Though our citizens generally are
not notorious for their sporting" pro-
pensities, we think we can venture to
say that the curiosity to see the re-
markable pr destrian was almost uni-
versal, and that few failed to get look
at HIM. who were able to do so.
ALI seem to be anxious that Weston
shall succeed and Win his wager, aud
we shall be pleased to chronicle that
fact when his task shall have been &C
complished.
He is due in Chicago on Thurday.
the 2Sth of the present month, sat IL
o'clock, noon. On reaching Buffalo lac
had accomplished 692 B 3 miles. leaving
him ga 4 miles then TO travel.
IL may be well 30 state that Mr.. Wes-
ton, since he STATED, has not travelled
a single rod on Sunday, and that be
will not do so.
The following are the instructions OF
Weston to the gentlemen who accom-
pany him on his travels - Messrs. Johu
Grinnell, Edward Ingalls,, Benjamin NJ.
Curtis and John Laphsm:
Neither Oe You are ex-
peeted to show me ana favor incompat
ible with your oath. / need not remind
that you will be narrowly watched by
the public, and that your actions should
in every way be so guarded that none.
however fastidious. may take exception
TO your characters as gentlemen. You
must expect to come in contact with all
classes and some may use offensive Ian
gusge to yOu. / hope. however, that
you viii bear with such, that We may
proceed quietly on our journey. Should
any parties modest you, please do me
the favor to appeal to the law rather
tLan yield to the instincts OF passion,
remembering that what you do will re-
feet on the general character of this
race.
You will please observe that no par
ticle of food or drops of beverage is to
be given to me unless prepared under
the immediate supervision of MIR. Grin
nell. This is Of the utmost importance,
aud trust il viii not be construed into
any act of disrespect to the prOprie-
tors OF any hotels at which we may
stop, as it is in accordance with the
earnestly expressed desire of my back
er, Mr.. George r. Goodwin. And now
ali ! ask of you is to DO your duty like
just men, having faith in Him who
doeth all things well, and upon whom
| rely entirely for my complete success
Yours truly,
EDWARD PAYsoE WESTON.
Weston 5 reasons for attempting this
feat and which be has been requested
to put III writing, will be OF interest
Just at this time:
On the winter of 1866, / became
somewhat involved IN debt by entrust-
ing money to other parties. Eventual
| iy l lost all had and some thousands
If dollars which kind friends had loan
Ell me. For
mouths / toiied to try and gain even a
small amount to pay an account, bat
could barely gain living for my faml-
ly. / am naturally ambitious and hap
pening 10 meet MIR. Goodwin This back
eF) at time when / was very low
spirited he asked me If / could walk
yet? subsequently the wager was
made.
1 need only say that should win, /
receive an amount sufficient to pay nv
Indebtedness and to reinstate myself IN
business. Some people condemn me
Tor this undertaking and look upon it
the same as they would upon a priz :
fight. This Is a
Islander upon an honest man, who is
willing to do anything under the sun
that will legitimately enable him to IL
quidate his debts. l am not a sporting
man in any sense.
Ia conclusion / would add that,
though lay no pretensions TO piety.
common sense teaches me there is God
in everything, and that, understanding
my motive tor this race and the just
principle which actuated the motive,
de viii guide me to my journeys end.
EDWARD PAYsoN WESTON.