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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

APPoINTMENTs.--The names of Geo.
A. Me;zgar Esq, and Hon. S. S. Bur-
ton, have, we understand, been sent to
the U. S. Senate, for confirmation to the
offices of Register and Receiver of the U
S. Land Office at La Crosse.
he removal of Milton Barlow ESQ E.
from the office of Receiver upon political
rounds, in order 20 make room for Mr..
Mon tgomery, who was not confirmed,
left that office TO be filled; and as there
was no good purpose TO be served by
keeping these two offices in the market
any longer, they have b9en filed in com
pIiance with the wishes of Gen. Wash.
burn, by the re appointment of Mr..
Metzgar as Register, and the appoint
ment Of Judge Burton as Receiver.
To the honor of glorious and incor
ruptible old "Milton," be it recorded,
that when a multitude of friends express
ed their desire to unite in recommending
him for re-appointment, he told them
no would not under any circums ances
accept a commission bearing the name of
President whom he desired to see i'm
peached as a traitor and enemy to his
country. With the indomitable and in
flexible purpose Of Roman, Mr.. Bar
low prefers TO retain the coreiousness of
his own unshackled and Independent
manhood. rather than to resume the du-
ties ofan Office 10 which he bad the hon.
or of being commissioned BY the immor-
tai Lincoln.
1t is due to the two gentlemen who
have been appointed to these Federal Of
fees, 20 state the fact, that no surrender
of principle or compromise of honor, has
been or will be involved in the accept
ance of their nppointments.-La Crosse
Republican
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Ordinance.

The Common Council of the City of Pres
colt, do ordain as follows. to-wit
SEC /. That hereafter no wooden bull.
ding or structure shall be put up or built up
on Broad Street, or Front Street, on either
side thereof. or adjacent thereto, between
Cherry Street. in the Second Ward. and Wal
nut Street, ia the First Ward, in said city
and any person or persons offending against
the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
doomed guilty of misdemeanor, and on con-
vction thereof for each and every Offense
shall be fined in a sum not less than twenty
five dollars, nor more than FIVE hundred dol
lars. in an action to be commenced in the
name of said city.
SEC. 2. That hereafter no building, or
structure of any kind. shall be erected or
built upon said streets above mentioned. ex-
cept the same be built and constructed Of fire.
proof materials, and any person or persons
offending against the provisions of ms Sec
ton shall be liable TO the penalties mentioned
in the first section of this Ordinance.
SEC. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Z. N. REDMOE, Mayor.
W. r GATES, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby given, that the foregoing
Ordinance was passed by the Common Coun-
ell of the City of Prescott on the 9th day of
March, A. D. 1867.
". r. GATES. City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
OBITUARY.

AMOS ID. BEARDsLEY was born in Chester
field, N. Y, July 10, 1924. and died at Trim
belle. Wis, of hermorhage of the lungs, Aug.
%, 1861.
Mr.. Beardsley was married TO Miss Harriet
Travis in 1852, who, with one of three chill
dren, remained to weep over his grave. At
the ago of nineteen he united himself with
the Methodist E. Church, of which he was
member at his decease.
For eleven years past he was connected
with the Masonic fraternity, and at the time
of his illness and death he was worthy and
active member of Northwestern LoSge No
los, in this city. His Lodge extended the
usual assistance and sympathy in his last sick
ness, and buried him with Masonic ceremO-
mics and honors. His funeral was preached
by Rev. A. B. Smith, OF River Falls.
The deceased was good citizen-an excel
lent neighbour loving husband. and kind
father. II asords his surviving friends COM
fort TO cherish his memory in their hearts. and
to forget his few faults. His death scene was
another glorious triumph of Christianity.
witnessed by many. Intelligently and fer
lessly he passed from consciousness here. as
We trust, to better consciousness on the 9TH
or side the river. F.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

The RIVER RoAD.-After sundry and
repeated efforts by unfriendly Legislators
aud others to accomplish ITS defeat, or at
least to cripple the enterprise by dimin-
ishing the land grant, or, what would
practically amount to the same thing, in
terfering with the tariffs of the road, the
bill extending the tine for the completion
of the Winona branch of the St. Paul &
Pacific Railroad has passed both branch
es of the legislature, ard the company
have two years from the LIST inst. to com
plete and equip the same.
We understand that the work of gra-
ding will be immediately resumed, so
soon rs the weather will permit, and that
the ties, ETC., are ready 10 be laid on the
road bed: also that the necessary iron is
contracted for. As the grading is fully
one half done between here and st. Paul
we may reasonably expect TO see the iron
horse before the close of the present
year.-HastingS Gazette.
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The Hastings and Red River
Railroad.
PRrscorr. March IA. 1867.

hEoOOAig liz IC0fa
ED JotaxAL The people OF Pierce Go.
are not generally aware of the great interest
they have in the success oil our Hastings
neighbors in the Railroad enterprise. 1t is
now matter Of fact, that the Hastings and
Red River Road will he built. Through
their persistent efforts, they have one of the
finest land grants ever donated to a State for
Railroad purposes. and the last Legislature
have accepted the trust. The preliminary
surrey was made some time Since, and the
lands, in alternate sections, set OF by gov
eminent, and now held in trust by the State.
They are required TO build sixty miles with
in three years. The first twenty miles is
now under contract to Mai. Smith, at Minnie
apolis, TO be finished, ready for the cars, by
the first day of October next / had a con-
versation with the Maj. to-day. and he says
there is no mistake about the matter-that it
VIII be built. lie is an old stager in the con.
struction of Railroads. and represents a capt.
tai of 81 ,o00,0 GOO. The grading and placing
ties, bridging, de-. is paid for in lands, and
requisite money for iron is now on hand, anu
the iron to be delivered at Hastings in time
for him. The Importance of this road may
be imagined by the terrible effort by st. Paul
and Minneapolis TO defeat the necessary leg
islation. and the bill passed the lower House
by only one majority.
Now the people of Pierce County are more
directly interested in this matter, as it will
certainly result in irrevocably retaining Pres
colt as the terminus of the Tomah and Pres
colt road. and viii surely hasten the building
of this road. This will be much the shortest
route from all Northwestern Minnesota, and
we may say all the great Northwest to Lake
Michigan by rail.
Taking in connection the Winona and st.
Paul branch Of the Pacific road. which cross
es the Mississippi river at Hastings, it will
make Hastings strong Railroad point, and
we most assuredly will share these advantages
The interests of the Tomah Road for the
past two years, have been manipulated prin-
cipally by men inimical to Prescott interests.
Yet we find that they are unable to make
Roadway, as capital will not bear dictaton.-
No capitalist nor combination of capitalists
viii undertake to build Railroad at this age
without having in view its connections. pres
ent and prospective. and most assuredly wod
not change, nor allow any change to be made
in the survey of the TomaL Road, as at pres
ent established. We have, for long time,
cherished the idea of the Superior and st.
20 abandon il, as st. Paul, with her Superior
Road. has the inside track. and will, no doubt,
render the building of our road paying
enterprise
nITTZEY
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

NEuTRAL.-"He that will not take
the pains to cast bis vote when the pub
lie interests demand it, is wholly unfit to
be an American freeman" SAYS an ex-
change, and we adopt tie sentiment aud
are reminded of a little story" a! the
same time.
During the campaign that resulted in
the election of Buchanan, we were teach
ing in the vicinity of Winchester Ky. )
and in conversation with an old resident
one day, asked him how he should vote
for Buchanan or Fillmore 1--WE never
found it convenient to say much about
Fremont at that time.) The old man,
who had the misfortune to lispa trifle re-
piled:
81 am an old man Misther Rose, I've
theme gradeaI of polititIs and I've about
made up my mind that thith fall l thaI
remain nuitkGaes."
The old man missed the word, but he
hit tie sense most Charmingly, for any
man who will remain neutral when ques
tons Of vital importance are at issue, is
a nuisance, and we vote for having him
Temovsd, every time. The old gentle
nan referred to above, belonged to that
class Of people peculiar TO the South, and
Known as poor whites" aud it was not
strange that be shouN fail to appreciate
the proud legacy of American citizenship
but the northern man has no such ex.
cuse: TO him every ayenue of advance
ment has been open and the lessons and
experiences of every day have proved to
him that the very perpetuity of the in
situations that have made him man in.
stead Of serf, depend upon an intelligent
use of the ballot, and for him to ignore
all that be is, or enjoys, Of honor, wealth
and freedom, and become Indifferent to
the means by which they are continued,
renders him unworthy to boast. al, toe
am an American citizen."- WdbashO
Herald.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
Money Erec asyXater.

10000 active Local and Travelling Agents,
Male or Female, of all ages, are wanted to So
licit trade in every City, Town, Village, Ham
let, Workshop anl Factory, throughout the
entire world, for the most saleable novelties
ever known.-50O per cent. profit and ready
sale wherever offered SmaIt men and wO.
men can make from IS to $50 per day, and
no risk of loss A small capital required of
from $50 10 $l00-the more money invested
the greater the profit. No money required in
advarce-we first send the articles and re-
ceive pay afterwards IF you actually wish
TO make money rapidly and easily, write for
full particulars and address
MILNOR & CO., (From PARISH
80 Broadway, N. Y. City
Newspapers copying viii be literally
dealt with ] 42-yI
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

Mr.. John Strange was lately mar
risd to Miss Mary Story. The sequel 70
the strange story will doubtless be a lit
tie stranger.
"A bright little girl in playful anger,
caught hold of an older sister, saying,
"Eow I'll shake the saw dust out Of you
thinking the human species were got up
on the same plan as her doll.
Why is a darkey with ''no hair on
the top of his head" ike 10 rejected can
didsts for admission to lodge of Odd
FelIows2 Because he is a black bald in
diEidual.
"A Scotch preacher took bis text
from the Psalm of David. 81 said in
my haste that all men are liars" He
paused, re read his text, and then look
ing round on his flock remarked: t'Did
ye, David. my mon! Gin We had been
here ye might hae said so at your leis-
ure"
"A Dutchman once said his pig had
no ear masks except = short tail.
1t IS not great wealth or high sta
ten that makes man happy; many Of
the ruost miserable beings on earth have
bolh.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

TAE WAY TO EsTABLIsH Coon
BUsINEss.--In, April, 500, Mr.. w. r.
Barton purchased The La Crosse Marble
Works, snd commenced business in this
city. To-day he has tho largest trade in
his line Of any shop in Wisconsin or
Minnesota. The reason is this: no adj
vertses in eighteen different papers in
this section of the country. Business
men generally will do well to profit by
Mr.. Barton's example. - La Crosse
Repabhcan.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

RELIGIOUS REvIvAL.-The evening meet
ings at the Baptist Presbyterian and Metho-
dist churches have been continued to this
week, with results extremely encouraging to
all those interested IN the work. We hear Of
numerous conversions at epch OF the church.
es named. Twenty er more persons were
baptized at the Presbyterian church on Sum
day. This awakening or strengthing of reli-
gious feeling undertaken almost every season.
may not with all persons prove permanent
change of life. but in thousands OF cases has
resulted in lifelong devotion to Christian
teachings.-RaD Wing ARGUS
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

FANE-Byron defines fame as being killed
in battle. aud having your name spelled
wrong in the dispatches.
Our friend Lieut.. Col. r. G. EDEN, has
been nearly famous. Bob" read an origi-
nal. poem at the reunion of the Wisconsin
Soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, at
Madison, few days since. and the Wisconsin
says "a poem was given By Lieut., Eaton, of
she 9th Regiment,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
ST. PAUL AND SALTWATER.

AT the request of several readers, we
reprint this week the article on the Sol
diers' Monument Association, which was
published last week.
Capt. Oscar Knapp is in town look
ing after the Knapp. Spring will fad
him Knapp-ing, surely.
&C. J. Riker and family have re-
moved to Faribault.
"A judicial investigation of the late
row in Hartland, which resulted in the
death of Peter Shannon, is now in prog.
ress.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

eT ROSE. of the Wabasha Herald, is one
of the perpetually Towering kind. Here are a
couple of buds which he put forth the first
week in March
- Does sex exist in the mind asks some
body in the chronological Journal 1t does
i'm the mind of some men-the female sex is
there most of the time.
= Some one asks, +" As hops constitute an
element Of ale, can a temperance man con
scientiously raise them ?" He can, if he has
the mt ans and the climate is favorable.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

Instructions have been issued from
the Treasury Department to Internal
Revenue officers to proceed with the as
sessments of the income tax under the law
adopted at the close of the Thirty-ninth
Congress. The new law changes the
time of assessment from May to March,
exempts 81 600 instead of $500 as I'M
der tine old law, aud makes the rate uni
form at five per cent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

DEATH or ARTEMUs Wharf.-The Ca
bic brings us the not unexpected news of
the death, at Southampton, Of the IA
nous American humorist, Charles F.
Browne, better known rs Artemus Ward
not the least, Of that curious group Of
American testers who have devoted them
selves to that species of burIesque which
consists in combining quaint coEceits with
a comical exaggeration of the oddities Of
bad grammer, and confused expression
arising from an imperfect conception of
the meaning Of words or how to spell
them. Artemus, was in every sense
what he represented himse!f-a show
man and his style of humor. though
original, was but trick of words which
vanished with their utteranco, and left
behind no semblanee of a thought. There
is something inexpressihIy sad in the ear
u death of the Jester who has lived only
TO amuse, and who dies upon the stage
amid the mocking echoes of the laughter
which his last quip provoked.
"Aias. poor Yorick, where be thy jibes now7
Quite chapfallen."
ST. Paul Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
Three Young Men.

Three young men rode into the town
Side by side as the sun went down,
Shook hands. and parted 10 seek their rest,
And each to live as TO him seemed best.
The first carouse3 with cards and wine
Decked his harlots with Jewels fine.
And laughed as he tossed his glass on high.
n or rocked, God help him, he had to e.
The second did naught but moan and pray.
Groan through the night and thro' the day
He lived IN fear. God help him, say /,
And only thought that he had to die.
The third enjoyed the goods he had
Laughed with the gay aud wept with the sad,
Nor ever forgot, God bless him. say ],
That he had TO live and he had to die.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
CITIZEN.
The Northwestern Union Pack
et Company.
arrangements for tie approaching
Season.


The following appointments of officers have
been Made by Capt. VIM. F. Davidson. Pres
ident of the Company, for the year 1867;
DUNLErTH AND ST. PAUL PACKETS.
4Adlic Jota8on-Samucl Painter, Captain,
Hambleton. LIST Clerk, McMahen, Cd Clerk.
Hasca-N. B. Wetb Captain, Cooley Isl
Clerk, I'd Clerk not appointed.
Milcaukee-J. T.. West Captain, Hall Ist
Clerk, 2d Clerk not appointed.
Key City-Laughton Captain, McArthcr
LIST Clerk. Leopold ID Clerk.
Northern Beile-Gabbert Captain. Paul LIST
Clerk, Davis I'd Clerk.
LA CROSSE, wIYoNA AND ST. PAUL.
The steamers city Of 81 Paul. Var Eagle
and KcokuE will constitute the line between
La Crosse, Winona ard st. Paul. The Cap
tains Of these boats will be l. H. Moulton,
Newton, and Sencerbox. Clerks not yet APP
pointed.
PRAIRIE DC CHEN AND LA CROSSE.
The steamer Dianand Joe will make daily
trips between Prairie du Chen and La Crosse.
Officers not appointed.
LA CROSSE, HUDSON AND srILLwATEE.
The steamer Jennie Baldmia, Bryson Cap
tain, and Hutchinson Clerk, will make semi
weekly trips between La Crosse. Hudson and
Saltwater.
ST. PAUL AND SALTWATER.
The steamer @. II. Gray, Captain HerriclS
with nemers Clerk, will run between st Paul
| and Saltwater
Any appointments or arrangements made
hereafter we shall notice.-LG Crosse Repn5-
Ecdn.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

CoLD WEATHER OR WARA-it don't
make any difference to Geo. Newton; he
keeps right on selling Boots and Shoes
or making them to order, at the best
bargains to be had in town.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

JAIL.-We understand that petition is in
circulation, and largely signed in tho central
portion of the cornty, asking that the county
jail here be sold, and new one built at Els
worth. The Jail here is very valuable and
safe. IN. B. THAT is sarkasm.'') 1t might
be sold for hen coop, if repaired so as to
hold the hen.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

% ThcappOintments of district COM
manders under the reconstruction bill
have been published, and they aro unex-
pectsiIy good. Generals Schoieid, Sick
les, Thomas, Ord and Phil. Sheridan are
the officers to whom has been assigned the
duty demonstrating the rebels, and pre-
sonting them in good shape, "clothed and
in their right mind" to Congress for re
admission.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
AsnrcvLrvnAt WAnrHoUsr.-rhe adve

AsRIoULTuRAL WAREHoUsE.-The adver-
iisement Of N. Stone Il Co. will be found in
this paper. One of the firm is now below,
and Will bring up a large assortment of all
kinds of Agricultural Implements. An arr
rangeinent is being talked of by which this
firm will have the entire trade of this class
of goods, and we hope it may be perfected
NJ. Stone & Co. viii keep a full stock, and
sell at the lowest living prices.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
LOST.

Lost on the 9Th day of February, in the
town of River T alls, on the Forestville road
between the residence Of Miller Cowan and
the residence of Mrs Martha A. Powell, one
small Satehel, containing Hunter Case Gold
Watch. Amy one finding the same will be
literally rewarded by leaving it at this Office,
or Post office, in River Falls, or at my resi-
dence.
MARTHA 4. POWELL.
River Falls, March 9. 1867.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that on the stb day
of April next / shall proceed to draw the
names of those to serve as 4rand and Petit
Jurors at the next term of the Circuit Court.
to be held at Ellsworth, commencing on the
4th Monday in May. 1867.
Q. w. BROWN, Clerk.
Ellsworth, March Is. 1867. 46-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

@ The Hastings Union says that
the merchants of that place are about
to adopt the plan now fast coming into
general use, of buying and selling grain
by the "cental," or one hundred
pounds.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

Coon CooKs.-Ladies, ifyou would
be known rs good cooks. aud would
avoid the modification of having poor
biscuit for tea when you have company,
use D. B. De Land & Co.'s Best Cksns-
zeal .Saleratus, and that only.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

AccIDENT.-Mr. j. Ander. was quite
severely injured few days since by an
accidental fall. We hope "Uncle" will
be out again sooD, as be is well liked by
everybody.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

IS During the past week, it has seemed
as if Winter had grown repentant of its mild
and decent demeanor, and determined to
wreak It's spite on us before leaving. Wed
nesday was, probably. the coolest day of the
season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
Special Notice.

All persons indebted to j. n. Mckee, eli
ther by note or book account, are requested
to call and settle the same on or before the
l5thinst. At the expiration of that time all
unsettled accounts will be placed in the hands
of an attorney for collection.
J. NJ. MCKEE.
Prescott, March LIST. 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
GEO. A. DILL.
GEO. A. DILL.
Notice.

Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors until April
LIST. for building fence on the Co. grounds at
Ellsworth. according to specifications on file
in my Office.
JOHN ". WYNN, Co. Clerk.
Ellsworth, March 6, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

CHEAP GooDs.-NoV is the time to
6uy Il. d. Newell will close oat his
store here April lst, and until that time
will sell goods very cheap. He has a
good stock of Dress Goods, and Staple
Goods of all kinds. Call and examine
goods and prices.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
Reading Matter on Every Page.
= The fact Of lhe compIets az

EE The fact of the complete aban-
donmsnt Of the Republican party by Sec.
SEWARD Is plsinl y seen is hi' disposal Of
public patronage. The laws Of the Uni
ted States are now published in Democrat
fc papers alone. In lhis State. the Union
At Madison, and the Milwaukee NeWS--
synonym FOR copperheadism, publish
these laws. In ST. Paul, the Pioneer
has tie Z. S. patronage.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that G. F. Covell
is my authorized agent to collect all outs'an-
ding accounts. must ask all who are in-
debted to me to settle as soon as possible.
j. B. PARKHuRST.
Prescott Feb. 25. 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

New HAMPSHIRE SoUND.--The Re-
publieans have made u clean sweep Of
New Hampshire, electing Walter Hzrri-
man Governor by about 5000 majority,
and the three members of Congress, j.
Fl. Ella, A f Stevens and Jacob Benton.
by mnjorities of 1000 and over, each.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

The discovery of what is true, and the
practice of what is good. are the two
mcst important objects in life.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

re- The Milwaukee -Ne,rs, is cireula-
ling Sen. DOolittle's last speech free
Show are the mighty fallen"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

BRIcK.-Mr. SoSDERMAN is going into the
business of making brick, near here. this
summer. This will be great accommodation
TO tic people, and the business viii be pay
ing one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

MnLINERY.-Mrs ANNA HARVEY has bot
Mrs. Davis stock of Millinery Goods, and
she intends to keep full assortment of FASH
ionaLle Millinery and Fancy Dress Goods.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-16

H Lawyers mouths, like turnpike
gates, open for pay.