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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-09

TINTED STATES REVENUE STAMPS
u Principal Depot, No. 3O4 CHEsNUT Street.
Central Depot No 1903 s. FL rTH Street door below
Chesnut Established 1852.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-09

pRADFORD'S LAST EGREAT PAINTING,
ID "sEALE RS CRUSHED BY ICEBERGS,'
NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
No. 1920 CHESNUT street. l2Iu
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
AMERICAN wALTHAM
w A II CHI e s

The true value of machinery applied to
Matchmaking is not that by its use watches
are made rapidly. but that they are made
correctly. Very few people know Why
Waltham Watch should be superior to any
other. In the first place, at Waltham, the
watch is regarded as only machine, to be
constr ueted like any other machine, on mr.
chatfical principles. If the watches are good,
it is because the machinery is good. Of
course there must be no defect in the principle
or pan OF the mbvefneht-no mistake in the
size or shapes of the pieces of which it is COM
posed-nothiug wanting in their properties
and no error in their positions. These points
once thoroughly settled, it rests wholly with
the machinery. Constructed with Infinite di-
tersity of form ard function expressly for
the purpose, to produce the finished piece
By means of multiplying gauges and micro
scopes tests 0nd inspection for the detection
of wear in the cutting tools.and for faults and
flaws in steel or stone are made TO accompany
the work in every stage from beginning to
end. AS necessary result, the watch goes
together perfect machine. Every part is
found to fit properly in its place Every pin
may be pushed till it pinches, and every
screw turned home. Instead of a sluggish
and feeble action, the balance, even under the
pressure of the lghtest handspring, vibrates
with a wide and free motion. and the best
has the clear ringing sound always character
istic of the Waltham Watch. The machine
is timekeeper from the start.
The system of matchmaking is unknown
in foreign countries. and is entirely original
with the Walworth Company. The Compa-
ny claim that by II they produce watches
that cannot be equalled for every quality
which makes a watch valuable. Simple in
plan and correct in principle, the movement
is not only beautifully finished, substantial,
accurate and cheap, bpt is uniform lii the mi
nutest details. not easily damaged, and when
repaired always as good as new. There are
different grades of finish in. the different va
riety of watches made by the Walworth Com
pany, as there are different size and shape to
suit all taste and means; but every watch
that bears the genuine trademark of Wal
than is guaranteed to be a good enc, and
nobody need be afraid 10 buy it,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
1888. THIRTfETH Is6s.
OF THE
Milwaukee Sentinel f! /!

With the commencement of the year 1868.
being the thirtieth volume of the Sentinel,
that paper viii appear in an entire new dress.
Other important Improvements are in the
process of preparation, whereby the publish
ers hope To deserve, more than ever, the hb-
eral patronage which has been bestowed
upon the Sentinel by the public of the n orth
West, and while they do not wish to promise
more than expect 10 perform. they confident-
ly assure the public that the Sentinel win
continue to be the best newspaper for the
price, and the
CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER
ef its class. published in the West. Asa
news paper, it will continue to have the latest
Geographic and mail reports from all the
world Particular attention will be given
to our full and fresh compendium OF news
from Wisconsin and its neighboring States,
where we have special telegraphic correspon-
dents in every principal city and village /;
also 70 our copioCs reports of Legislative pro-
ceedincs and other doings of the State and
National Capitals. Asa
COMMERCIAL PAPER
the Sentinel has long enjoyed the highest
rank. and is the standard journal for market
reports The weekly edition is particularly
recommended as a first-class family news
paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

- When the Hindoo priest is about to bap-
tise an infant, ne utters the following beauti-
ful sentiment -
"Litile baby, you entered the world weep
ing, while all around you smiled contrive
so to live that you may depart in smiles while
around you weep"
- 1t is reported ihli a very nervous gen.
tlemen once announced "a steamboat explosion
to the Connecticut Legislature as follows =
"Spister Meekcr and lodges of the members
lature the Elliyer ellsworth has billed her
buster"
= John Morrissv won $4,000 on wager
that G'Bnen (Tammany) would be elected
Sheriff Of New York. .O'Brien's majority
was only $50.
Dry goods-Salt Goldfish.
Award of merit-Poor Artemus.
journalistic iruit-Current topics.
An unpleasant day-The Dey Of Aigiers.
An intellectual spirit-The ghost of an idea
The best cure for drunkard-I'he water
cure.
Motto for Wall Strcot-Bear and for-bear.
A bIsckleg's chief attraction-Draw-p poker.
Disagrcoable age for woman-1he ram
page.
A popular but diweputable female-Scan
Mag.
- Basch. the celebrated Berlin Magician,
performed, at one OF his receIt representa-
lions. t neat little trick that was not down
in The programme. During one Of the pauses
he learned that silver watca had been stolen
from a spectator ia the gallery. lie theieupon
stepped before the audience and said La
dies and gentlemen. / am sorry to say that
there is n thief among the spectators. He has
just stolen a silver watch. j am going TO find
out Immediately who did it. Let me consult
my magic bell in regard to it." His magic
bell replies to his queries by various strokes,
enc stroke meaning no, two strokes, yes, etc.
Masch said to the hell lis the thief i'm the
pIt?' the bell struck Once-"NO." "Is he then
in the gallery2" The bell struck twice
"Yes." "What is his name?" The bell
struck four times. Very well,' said tie
magician. 81 know the tlief now. Let nae
tell him." he added. raising his voice, "if he
does return the watch during the present
performance, shall have him arrested by the
police" Fifteen minutes afterwards fellow
threw the watch. wrapped up in a paper,
into the ticket office.
An inquisitive chap asked a soldier
with an empty sleeve, chow he lost his arm?''
I'm threshng machine" answered the
ssldier.
"Were you running the machine?"
"Well, no Gen. Grant had charge"
The editor of the jacksonville (nl)
Journal states that he has on his hooks Two
thousand columns of Editorial Rocky
MOuntain Excursion correspondence. and
that does not comprise over two-thirds OF
what has been printed. He might have
truthfully added that the whole batch, as
reading matter, was "a entertaining as Pat
ent Office Report.
- Almost every Young lady is public spir-
tied enough to have her fathers house used as
a court house.
"A bad word from woman's lips is un-
natural. We would as soon expect bullet
from a rosebud.
- Why is a husband like Mississippi
steamboat 2 Because he never knows when
he may get blowing up.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
Mississippi valley Telegraph
Company.

This important line OF Telegraph. which
viii extend from 81. Paul and Minneapolis TO
Now Orleans and the Bslize. touching all the
principal cities on the Mississippi River. and
Indicating 70 the principal points on the
Lakes, and to the Eastern cities, is becoming
powerful regulator in the telegraph business
of the West. IL is rwuch needed. Already
the Company has line in operation reaching
from New Orleans to the Balize, and from
Chicago to Milwaukee,; and is constructing
lire from Dubuque to Chicago; and from
Minneapolis and St. Paul to st. Louis.
By the Act of Congress under which the
Company is operating. any consolidation
with, or sale to any rival or existing Tele-
graph Company IS forbidden; and no transfer
of its franchises or property 20 any Company
or individual ID permitted.
The Company has the power to erect lines
along all post roads. across rivers, and enjoys
all the requisite privileges to insure its success
This..linc has already cheapened the cost and
qaickened the Transmission of messages. and
viii do much good in promoting telegraphic
communication. The citizens of st. Paul
have subscribed for twenty-five thousand
dollars Of its stock. Minneapolis has taken
twenty Thousand dollars. Other places have
subscribed literally. La Crosse should aid
tine work, ard take from ten to twenty thous-
aod dollars. Mr.. Richards, Of Dubuque. one
of the stockholders Of tic Company. by re-
quest u its President, is calling upon our
citizens; and We hope 10 see a good degree of
public spirit.-La Crosse Repal6lieas.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

THE VOICE OF MASONRY AND II:
Il DINGS FROM TIL. CRAFT. A Mo-
del Masonic periodical. free ten alterations
and personalities. and Maso'ii ally loyal Ia
every sense Of the word. an 0-AAi az MASON.
ic Sciencr, Harmony aud Initoraiiy. It
contains Masonic News. History. 1tr:sprr-
dence. Official Lists, vhicii. wi!h phirriiiea
from the Quarry. Stories, Poc.Fv ahi Sketch.
es, go 10 make this the most valuable avid in.
teresting Masonic journal published. IL will
be enriched the coming year by Letie-s f7uai
the Holy Land and Europe. " Boil; Murris,
LII. ID. Subscription price. $2.CO Isr ans
mum, with liberal cash or miscellaneous pr--
miums TO Agents. Single copies 20 ccl,ts.
Address. JOHN c. " BAILEY,
Masonic Publisher shd Dealer in Masonic
Goods, Regalia and Bo5ks. I6l CLARK Street.
Chicago III.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
HOLIDAY Holiday Goods, il
IL great abundance, at AcKEE's.

History OF THE SECRET SERVICE, Br GIN.
L. C. BAKER.-This work embraces an au-
thentic and official account of the hitherto
suppressed facts and information obtained by
General BAKER, during his five years service
as Chief of the National Defective Police.
The surhor's well-known confidential and
init : ate relations with Mr. LINCOLN and his
Cabinet, snd his numerous personal adven-
lures. have made his name as familiar to the
American people as those of our most dis
tiuguished Military Heroes.
This book effectually lifts the veil Of secre-
CT and lays tare it's inward recesses TO the in
spectinn ond criticism of the world.
Il contains the Official history of the Assas-
sination Conspiracy, from its conception in
the haunts Of villainy to the burial place OF
Booth.
This work is sold by subscription only
Subscribers will not be obliged TO take the
work unless it corresponds with the aescrip-
tion in every particular. GAS. II. Fuller
TON. Agent for Pierce County.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

sE An editor in Illinois having engaged
a new reporter, received the following as his
first effort
We are Informed that the gentleman hoo
stood on his hed under spils driver for the
purpose ov having tight pair ov butes druy
on, shortly aiterward found himselfin Chiny
perfectly nakud and without cent in his
pocket. He rites that it is his inteHshun Of
returning hum by way Nv Prescott, and Civ
ing CuAs. Cook a crap" for suit of clothes. "
Sensible. He knows CHARLEY understand:
his business, and always gives his customers
perfect fits
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
Impeachment.

Last Saturday. the motion to imPeach the
PrsndeEt. was laid on the table in the House
Of Representatives by nearly two thirds
vote. Gen. washburr, Of this District, voting
with the majority.
This result viii probably be generally IA
rOrably received BY the country. The gen.
ersl feeling in the Republican party, both il
Congress and amOng the people. seems to be
that while the President deserves impeach-
ment. the game is not worth the chase With
out support from either of the great parties
and with but brief time to hold the Ofice,
It is deemed unwise to enter upon an i'm
peaehment trial. which would necessarily sc
prOtrSeted and oecnpy the attention OF Con-
grsss to the exclusion Of other important mat
tiers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court, in Probate. In the
matter of the estate of Bridget Seivert. de-
ceased.
nN READING and filing the pc tition of
W Matthias Seivert, Of Oak Grove. in said
county, representing among other things. that
Bridget Seivert, late of Oak Grove, in said
county, on the 18th day of May, 1867. at
Oak Grove, in said county. died intestate.
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this
county, and praying that administration OF
said astate be to him granted it is ordered
that said petition be heard before the Judge
of this court, at his Office. in the city of Pres
colt, on Monday, the 9th day of January, A.
D. 1867. And il is further orde red that no.
tice thereof he given to all persons inter ested
by publishing copy of this order for three
successive weeks, once in each week. in the
Prescott journal. newspaper printed in
Prescott, prior TO said day of hea ring
VIM. HOwES, Co. Judge
Dxsed Des. q. 1867. % r3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals viii be received until
Dec. 23d. 1867, at the office Of the clerk Of
supervisors, for furnishing TO Pierce County
so cords of good building stone and so loads
Of clean coarse sand. Said stone and sand
to be delivered and piled in good order on
the County Grounds at Ellsworth on or be-
fore March 18th, 1868. County orders will
be issued for the same. Said proposals TilI
be examined by the board of supervisors or
Tuesday. Dec. gath. 1867. The said board
reserving the right to reject all bids. By or
der of the county board of supervisors.
J. W. WYNN, Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

UyASINoUs ERDTcT.-The most rigid ar
alysis by good chemists have failed TO discover
anything in the Best Chemical Saleratus
which can, when properly used. be in the
least degree detrimental to health. While the
women Of our cOrutry entertain sentiments
widely different from ether matters, all con-
cur in a verdict that the Best Chemical Sale
ratus is the only infailible article in use for
light and sweet bread.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
TERMS.
The Daily Sentinel
The weekly Sentinel.
TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS

An extra copy OF the Weekly will be sent
70 the gctter up of club of ten or over.
ANY PERSON sending a club of thirty for the
Weekly win be entitled TO three copies extra,
or one copy of the Tri- Weekly one year
For club of forty, four copies of the Week.
ly, or one copy OF the Daily, one year.
Money in registered letters may be sent
at our risk. and we shall iot be responsil lie
unless letters containing money are so mailed,
Additions may be made to clubs for one
year at club rates. Specimen copies of the
Sentinel sent gratis on application. All or,
ders should he addressen to
JERMAIN & BRIGHTMAN, publishers.
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EVERY WATCH WARRANTED.
For sale by all first-class dealers in the
United States and British Provinces. For
further information address the Agents.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
Broadway, N Y.
TO OWNERS OF HORSES
AND CATTLE.

Tobias Derby Condition Powders are war
ranted superior to any Others or no pay, for
the cure of Dis..upsrs Worms. Bots, Coughs,
Hlde-bouhd. Colds, ETC, in horses and Colds,
Coughs; Loss of Milk; Black Tongue, Horn
Distemper. etc, in cattle. They are perfectly
safe and innocent no need of stopping the
working of your animals. They increase the
appetite, give a fine coat, clense the stom-
ach and urinary organs; also increase the
milk of COWS Try them, and you win never
be without them. Hiram Woodruff, the cell
ebrated trainer of trotting horses, has used
them for years, and recommends them to his
friends. Col. Philo B. Bush, of the jerome
Race Course, Fordham, N. Y. would not use
them until he was told of what they are COM
posed, since which he is never without them.
He has over twenty running horses III his
charge, and for the last three years has used
no other medicine for them. He has kindly
permitted me TO refer any one to him. Over
1000 other references can be seen at the depot
Sold by all Druggists and Saddlers. Price,
25 cents per box. Depot, Sc Cortlandt St,
MY.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

HARD OK THE LADIEs.-5ome old fogy, Gan
old dilapidated bachelor, of cousse,) gets off
the following at the expense of the ladies':
Taken as a class. women can contrive more
outlandish and ugly fashions than one would
think possible without the gift of inspiration.
Take for instance the waterfall. First it rep
resented bladder of Scotch snuff next it
hung down woman's back like canvass
co cred ham afterward it contracted and
eOunterfeited a turnip on TIE back of the
head /; now it sticks Straight ont behind, and
looks like wire muzzle on a grey hound
Nesting in the midst of this long stretch OF
hair reFose little batter-cake of bonnet,
like jockey saddle on lohg-bzcked race
horse.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

WASHINGTON GossIP.-The latest excite
ment at the Capitol was oecasioned by the
arrival of western family, who. being well
bread people. gave a party to the assembled
solons. At the feast some Of the superfncst
bread was produced that ever RECALLED the pal
ate Of an M. c. Bread, instead of political
discussion, was the topic Of conversation
On investigation. only Smiths Saleratus cod
give any light on the subject. Support home
manufacture.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

READEEs.-Coleridge says there are four
kinds Of readers. The first, like the hour
glass. their reading. like the sand. running In.
and then out. leaving not a vestige behind
The second, like the sponge, which imbibes
everything, only 20 return it TO the same
state or perhaps dirtier. The third. like the
Jelly bag. allows the pure TO pass away, and
keeping only the refuse and dregs The
fourth. like the slaves in the mines of Golcon
da. casting aside all that is worthless and
retaining only the diamonds and gems.
- As an original expression of heavy
grief, We doubt If anything more touching
has been read than the following of crush
heart in Star Clip, Nevada. Mrs. -.
of that place. an eccentric dip lady, recently
rushed into the room of relative and with
sut waiting for the usual situations, said
well, johns dead" (Her husband.)
Dead Is il pOsTble?''
"Yes dead Died last night. Want you
al tocome 10 the funeral. The Masons and
Odd Fellows are going TO turn out, and we
Ehall have beautiful time"
Deaths being Of rare occurrence in the
settlement. OF course everybody went to the
funeral Next day somebody remarked to
the old lady that there was large turn out.
"1es. indeed there was" she replied, "but
] didn't enjoy myself as well as / have at
some funerals. the hSsses cut up So"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

Coon RULES FOR ALL.-Profane swearing
is ..abominable. Vulgar language is disgust
ing. Inquisitiveness is offensive. Tattling
is mean. Telling lies is contemplate. SLAM
dering is devilish. Ignorance is disgraceful,
and laziness is shameful. Avoid all the vi
ces and aim at usefulness. This is the road
in which to become respectable Walk in it.
Never be ashamed of honest labor. Pride is
a curse-a hateful vice. Never act the n.y.
pocrite. Keep good company. Speak the
truth at all times. Never be discouraged, but
perseyere, and mountains viii become mole
hills
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

ADvERTIsNc.-Thati it pays to advertise is
pretty well established. G. NJ. West. editor
of the Brandon (Wis.) Times. gives his
opinion something after this wise:
"Does it pay to advertise? Our experience
teaches Us that it does. A few days ago we
advertised for a boy to learn the printer 6
trade. Imagine our surprise ~ on Monday
morning at finding at our domicile an appli-
cant weighing just eight and a half pounds.
We would not. however, guarantee TO all such
return by patronizing the printer, but this
is one instance where il was a success"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
a CAR =.

A CARD.
To ny old cllstsmers in tie 81. Croir Valley
Thankful for your patronage for the past
twelve ears. 1 hope TO be able, by fair deal
ing. to merit your patronage in the future
My Stock will soon be replenishca with New
Goods from the East, purchased at Auction
Sales, and will be sold at such rate as to
please everybody.
Call at LYFopp's. at the Of stand OF Boards
ley d Lyford. on the Levee.
j. r. LTFORD.
Prescott. Dec. IA, 1867. 33-wtf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

sE The way it is done in Utah: At a
late Tabernacle meeting, one Of the Norman
elders read off list of young Mormons OF
various trades and capacities who had been
selected TO go into the southern part of the
territory and found a new settlement. They
were ordered to find themselves plenty o.
wives, and rfart
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

Taken up by the subscriber. in the town of
Clifton, on land owned by him, being the w
If of section 30. town 81. range 10, in sale
town. on or about the 9th day of Novem-
Der. 1867, one deep red steer. or stag. Of the
age of two years, or thereabots. The owner
is requested to pay charges and take him
away.
J. NJ. BAILEY.
Clifton, Bee. b, 1867. 33-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

-"Sam." SAID a terrible infant at a break.
fast table. few mornings since. TO love-
lorn swain. "can fishes rum" mo-" was the
answer, fishes do not run; they swim by
using their fins and tails" "Well. then.
what did cousin Sophie mean when she said
you looked in the morning like the last run
of shad2" 1t is believed that when cousin
Sophi caught the terrible infant alone, her
conduct towards him was not carressing.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

INDEPENDEScE.-Heaye help the man
who imagines he can dodge enemies by try
ing to please everybody. If such an event
succeeded we should be glad OF it. Not that
VIC believe in man going through the world
trying to fiEd beams TO knock his head
against disputing every mans opinion, fight
ing and Glowing and crovding all who differ
with him. That again, is another extreme
Other people have a right 10 their opinion,
80 have you; don't fall into the error OF
surprising they viii respect Won less for main.
tanning IL; or respect YOU more for turning
your coat every day To match theirs. Wear
your own colors, in spite Of wind and wealth
ct, storms or sunshine. 1t costs the vascilating
and irresolute ten times the trouble to wind
and shuttle and twist. that it does honest
manly independence to stand its ground.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

A SUCcEss.-The Tri-weekly Stage Line
recently put on between Eau Claire and Au-
gusta. by Hon. w. T. Price, is SO far perfec;
success and receives "a good patronage from
residents in both towns and all along the
route. We hope this will be a permanent
line, sa it is a convenience that we eau ill-af.
ford to dispense with. Our citizens should
extend as liberal a patronage as possible
Eau Claire Free Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14

PERsoNAL.-ALEx JOHNSON has sold his
interest in the Hastings Union. and we infer
from his article, will leave the State. We
regret to lose ALEX, He is one of the most
enterprising citizens of Hastings, and agen-
tlemanly, vigorous and successful editor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-14
DuffeY's Champion Spring Bed
Bottom.

A few weeks ago we spoke of this new
Bed Bottom, which is being supplied to the
people of this county by T. E. TUBES. This
invention has now been before the people for
some lime. and is meeting with unqualified
approval. Ie is simple seryiceable. cheap
Mr. L. D. BARTLETT has the agency for this
and some other States, and is disposing of
county rights. He is a wideawake man. and
we hope viii succeed both in doing good
thing for himself and the people.