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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
THE NEWS,

The most prominent events of the week
past are
The general and unprecedented enthusiasm
ofthe people in support of the nominations OF
GRAM AID CoLFAx.
The acquitisl by the Senate on the 26'h
inst, of the President on the Impeachment
charges.
The resignation of Hon. E. NJ. STANTON, as
Secretary of War. OH the 26th inst.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

STAvETowS.-A few days since were at
Stavetown aud found things lively there.
Dr. L. F. Russell bought the property last
October, and commence running April 22nd.
He has all the machinery necessary for taking
the timber in the woods and working it into
slaves, headings, or barrels. He now en-
ployes 40 men, and double and two single
teams. Common laborers receive $l,c0 per
day and board, skilled laborers of course
higher wages. The average work of the mill,
and 900 set of heading day. though il is
capable of doing nearly third more. The
DIR. expects in a short time to have one of the
most valuable farms in the county in opera
ton there.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

- Our friend JoE MCCONNELL came to
grief, while putting ON airs as sporting man,
few days ago. r. MINER, of Trimbell had a
horse which he thought could "git" some.
and JOE didn believe the horse could, and
bet $50 he could not trot mile in four
minutes. They took him on the Trimbelle
race course. and he made his half mile and re-
turn in 3:45, and JoE's cash account that
night was short two KS.
- The Sparta Democrat is jnbilant over
the prosperity and prospects of that place. 1t
says:
On every street improvement smiles !;
houses are bnilding throughout the limits OF
the corporation a number of brick blocks
are under course Of erection. The spirit of
enterprise is manifest on every hand. The
growth AID permanent prosperity of our VIII
lage is reality. and not whimsical golden.
winged fantasy fiuttering in the far future as
something with which to fatter and feed our
hopes.
A curious freak of nature could be seen
in Mrs. Johnson's garden in this place few
days ago. On limb Of an apple tree in
blossom. were six perfect white roses in full
bloom. There was white rose bush short
distance from the tree. but by what subtle
process of mixing" this strange result was
occasioned, we leave for a naturalist to ex-
plain. The fact is well authenticated.
- Jas JEEFRrss Of Lockhaven, Pa. an old
resident of this county is spending a few days
herd. See his advertisement of Land for
sale.
- The base ball clubs of Saltwater and
Hudson are to play a match game.
= Yesterday. Thursday there was
heavy rain. No fears of drouth now.
= MCKEE is Receiving New Goods Of all
"Varieties.'
&C. F. WILSON returned from below last
evening with another lot of hors $.
= The Hudson Times will be enlarged
next week to nine column paper.
- GRANT Clubs have been organized at
Hudson and Osccola. One will be iormed
here next week
- The wheat trade has been quite lively
during the week. Considerable has been
brought in, and several cargocs shipped The
price has declined little. 1t is bringing
s ,75 now.
= The little Champion" that used to run
between Prescott and Taylor Falls; has been
sold to Knapp, Stout Co., for $1,000. 1t
now runs from Dunville to Reeds Landing
Mrs. Geo. p. Bracket, of River Falls.
was seriously injured last Friday. by being
thrown from carriage off from a bridge
while "A team was running away She fell
eleven feet. striking upon her head. 1t is
hoped she will Recover without any perna-
ment injury.
- Ii is surprising with what wonderful
rapidity the county is improving. Nobody
will believe the number and extent of the inn
provements without seeing them New hous-
es. barns and granarics, dot the praries on all
sides, while broad fields stretch away as far as
the eve can reach, in almost every direction.
Breaking teams are at work everywhere. At
the present rate of progress, it will be but a
very short time, until all the tilable land Will
be occupied, and every inch of available soil
stirred by the plough share. Let the good
work go on.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

INTERNAL REVENUE and ADvETlsSa.--The
largest income in the State of New Hamp-
shire is that of [ has. A. ellis proprietor of
"Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover
$4,000. The sale of this article is truly
enormous, exceeding all other compo unds of
the hair combined. The great secret of this
immense demand througho ut the country is
owing to the merit of the preparation, and
also to the extensive publicity given TO it
through the newspapers. The Wholesale
Agency and advertising of these goods has
for the past three years been under the man
agement of Cook, Coburn d Co., tho well
known Newspaper Advertising Agents, of
Chicago hence the result.
The above item only confirms an old adage
- Success is the result of judicious adyer.
tsing." A word to the wise is sufficient.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

ATTEMPTED MURDER.-The Hudson Times
gives the following account OF the tragedy
in that city, to which we briefly alluded last
week.
One Of the strangest tragedies occurred in
this city, on Monday last, that we have read
of for some time. Two Sweedes, Just from
Sweden. named T. Anderson and j. A,
HIGHLANDER. came here several days ago, and
put up at the Ohleson's Hotel, First st
On Monday night last, the two men retired
about TO O'Clock. occupying the same room.
During the night noise was heard in their
room. and some one looking in. saw kiellan-
der trying TO secure a money belt around his
person, and terribly agtated and frightened.
Theyfound Anderson shot through the head
three times, and small six-shcoter on the
floor. Anderson could talk, and said that
his friend was innocent. In a few minutes.
however. he said that his companion had
shot him, and took his noney.-The money
was found on HIGHLANDER. He was at once
arrested, and conveyed to Jail. and waived an
examination before Justice Whitney yester-
day. The prisoner tells the improbable
story that he was awakened by the discharge
OF pistol, found his friend shot. and he
thought he would take care of the money by
securing it on his own person. He asserts
that Anderson shot himst If. The money
consists of $2,s0O in gold. and $4,000
Swedish money; in all, $500 in gold U. S.
money. The prisoner has no money, and
his expenses have been paid by Anderson
since they left Sweden. nderson was a
bout purchasing farm in this county, and
Kjellander's sister was coming over to this
country to marry him. They were all going
to live together on the farm.
DIR. Hoyt says there is small chance for
Anderson's recovery.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS,
Ellsworth, May %, 1865.
The Board Of Supervisors OF Pierce Coun-
ty net pursuant to Statutes i'll such case made
and provided.
On motion adjourned to o'clock p. NJ.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. sups.
Ames, Foster and Stirratt present.
The Board proceeded to examine statistic
cal returns and statements of the several
towns and city of the county, as prepared by
the Clerk.
On motion adjourned to o'clock to NOR
row morning.
Board met OH Tuesday morning. pursuant
to adjournment. and the following Resolution
was presented and passed
WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of
Pierce County having carefully examined
the statement made by the Clerk of the latest
statistics of population and other statistical
information in regard to the taxable property
of the County, do hereby assess t relative
value OF all the properly subject to taxation
in each town and City in the County of
Pierce as follows, 10 wit:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

FROM BUFFALO-By New foIk Time
from Depot, cor. Exchange and Michi-
gan Streets:
5 90 A. NJ. NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS,
Sundays excepted). Stops at HOrnells-
vile 800 A. NJ. (Bkft.); Susquehanna
1.25 M, (Dine); Turner'S 7.05 p. NJ.
(Sup.); and arrives in New York 9.25
+. NJ Connects at Great Bend with
Delaware. Lackawanna It Western Rail
road, and at Jersey City with Midnight
Express Train of New Jersey Railroad
for Philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
iDgton.
100 A. NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, via Avon and
Hornellsville, Sundays excepted). Con-
meets at Elmira with Northern Central
Railway fol Harrisburg, Philadelphia
and the South, and arrives in New York
at lao A. NJ.
235 M. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, (Dai.
ly). Stops at Hornelsville Clio p. NJ &.
(Supper,) and arrives in New York 7.40
A. NJ, connecting ut Jersey City with
Morning Express Train of New Jersey
Railroad for Baltimore and Washington.
7.35P. N. YORK NIGHT EXPRESS,
(Sundys excepted). Stops at Hornells-
vile, .0S p. NJ. intersecting with the
$50 p. NJ. Train from Dunkirk. and ar
riges in New York at 1910 p. NJ.
lI.2O P NJ. CINCINNATI EXPRESS.
(Sundays excepted). Stops at SusquG-
hanna 4 48 A. NJ. (Bkft J; Turner's 81
p. NJ, (Dine) and arrives in New York
at 3.55 z. ID. Connects at Elmira with
Northern Central Railway for Harris
burg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing
ton and points South, and at New York
with Afternoon Trains and Steamers for
Boston and New England Cities
Only one Train East on Sunday, leaving
Buffalo at 2.s5 p. NJ, and reaching n. York
at 740 A. M.
Boston and New England Passengers, with
their Baggage. are transferred free of charge
in New York.
sI To pleasure travellers the line of the
Eiie Railway presents many objects OF inter-
est, passing through the beautiful valleys OF
the Chemung. Susquehanna. Delaware and
Ramapoo rivers, an ever-changing panorama
of natures beauties commands attention.
The best Ventilated and Most Luxurious
Sleeping Coaches in the World accompany
ing all night trains on this railway.
Baggage Checked Through. and fare al
ways as low as by any other Route.
Ask for Tickets via Erie Railway, which
can be obtained at all Principal Ticket Off
ces in the West and South-W est Std
H. RIDDLE. WIN. r. BARR.
Genl Sup't Genl Pass Ag't
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

What is the difference between bar
Der and mother? One has razors to
shave and the other shavers to raise.
What roof covers the most noisy ten
nant? The roof of the mouth.
Why is room full of married folks
like room that is empty9 Because
there is not n single person in it.
Who is the LATEST man? The furni-
ture man, he keeps chairs aud lounges
about all the time,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

NEW TELEGRAPH OFFICE The Miss. VAL
National Telegraph Co. opened their Office
here last Monday. The line is open to Hast
ings. St. Paul and Minneapolis, and the tariff
of prices is largely reduced from the rates of
the old line. The work is being rapidly
pushed forward and in few weeks the line
will be open to Milwaukee. Chicago, st.
Lo uis, and the rest of the world. ToM NJ.
SKINNER is the operator here; Office second
story Dunbar's block on the levee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
Impeachment.

On Tuesday last the Senate voted ON the
first ten articles of Impeachment, aequitting
the President by barely votes enough to Sc
cure that result The Presidents victory is
like that Of the British at Bunker Hill-mere-
" nominal. The case now goes TO the peo-
pie and they viii give their verdict in No.
Yember next
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
NOTICE..

The Board of Supervisors will meet on the
Sd Monday of June as board of review of
the assessment of Pierce County, Immedi-
ately after adjournment of said board of re-
view, they will meet to attend TO any and all
Co. business that may come before them.
j. w. WYNN,
Clerk of Bork Sup.
Ellsworth, May 25th, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

SUNDAY SCHOOLS The Ninth Annual
Convention of the W isconsin Sunday School
Union, will be held at Racine, commencing
Tuesday, June I6, and continuing three days,
Able speakers viii be present.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

The three leading dry goods houses report
sa les the year ending May lst;
Field, Letter d Co. $9,795, 470.
j. v. Farewell d. Co. 81 1884, 2I.
Bowen. Whiteman d Winslow. So .85i ,03I
This shows a commendable increase over
last year and is good evidence that Chicago
continues to move steadily forward.-Chica0o
TSmes, Nay l7h.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
STATE OF WISCONSIN, }
County of Pierce. 90

We, II. p. Ames Chairman, and j. w.
Winn. Clerk of the Board of Supc, visors of
Pierce County. do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a correct tabular statement of the
assessed valuation of the several towns and
cities in said county, as established by the
County Board of Assessors May 25th and
26th, 1868.
II. P. AMES, Chairman.
j. w. WYNN, Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
~ ID TO ~ Miles the Shortest
Route.

All Trains run directly through to New
York. 400 Miles, without Change of Coaches.
From and after May 1lth, 1868. Trains
win leave in connection with all Western
lines, as follows:
FROM DUNKIRK AND SALAMANCA
BY New York time from Union Depots
100 A, NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, from Dun.
1irk. Sundays excepted). Stops at Sal
amanca l0,OO A. d., and connects at
Hornellsville and Corning with the 80
A. NJ. Express Mail from Buffalo. and
arrives in New York at 7.40 A. NJ.
3.25 p. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS, from
Salamanca, Sundays excepted). Stops
at Hornellsville 6.l2 P. NJ. (Sup.) inter-
secting with the 2 .35 p. NJ. train from
Buffalo, and arrives in New York at
7.40 A. NJ.
$50 P. NJ. N. YORK NIGHT EXPRESS,
from Dunkirk. Sundays excepted) -
Stops at Salamanca AS P. NJ; Olean
$50 P. NJ. (Sup); Turner's 1913 A.
NJ; (Bkft.) and arrives i'm New York at
1910 p. NJ. Connects at Great Bend
with Delaware, Lackawanna and Wes-
tern Railway for Scranton. Trenton and
Philadelphia. and at New York with At
ternoon Trains and Steamers for Boston
aud New England Cities.
$50 P. Nj. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, from
Dunkirk, Sundays excepted). Stops at
Salamanca ll.55 p. NJ and connects at
Hornellsville with the ii 20 p. NJ. Train
from Buffalo, arriving in New York
355 Z. NJ.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

JEwELRY AND Day GooDs.--We call the
attention Of our readers who may visit Hast
ings to the Jewerly and Dry Goods Store of
MAcoMBER d OLIVER. Mr.. Macomber lias
long been well known as a thoroughly reli-
able dealer in Jewelry, Silver-ware, &c. and
now in addition to large stock of such
goods, he has an equally fine stock of Dry
Goods. Call on Macomber d Oliver at their
elegant new store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

EE The Chicago Convention has Civ
en- us for candidates general who never
lost battle and a statesman who never
sustained political defeat With such
leaders victory is certain.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
"Mischief that NAV be helped is har

"Mischief that may be helped is hard
to know" said Lord Brooke. But the
mischief that time would work on the hui
man hair may be foreyer avoided by the
Use of "Barrett's Vegetable Hair Restor
ative," which never fails to bring back
the hair to its original beauty oches-
ter Democrat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

re GRANT and Colfax are nearly of
the same age, both being in the full vigor
OF their physical and mental powers.
Grant was forty six on April 9th last.
Colfax was forty five on March 25tL last.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

Why is hope like decayed cheesei
Because thousands live on it.
What is the difference between girl
and night cap? One is born to wed,
and the other is worn to bed.
Why are young widows ike band of
Ethiopian minstrelsG Because thew do
not stay long in blnck,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
PREscoTr, Wisconsin, May
NOTICE.

Proposals will be received by the Supervi-
sor of the town of Oak Grove. Ip to the | 5th
of June 1868, for the building of a bridge
across Big River. and Contract will be let to
the lowest responsible bidder. Plan and
specification can be had of Chairman of
Board, VIM. White.
WIN. WHITE,
+. ENDORF
NJ. MURPHY,
Supervisors
Oak Grove, May 22d, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

DRowSED.-Last Saturday, Mr.. GARRrsoS
WILCOX Of New Richmond, st. Croix Co.,
was drowned while in bathing. He was a
bout p years of age, and was recently from
Malone, N. Y.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
E RE RAIL w AY
sss@@aS%~
zElzsZzE :
The Broad Guage Double Track
ROUTE TO
NEW YORK, BOSTON,
AND NEW ENGLAND CITIES

THIS Railway extends from Dunkirk to
Il New York, AGO miles. Buffalo to New
York, 423 miles, Salamanca to New York,
Ais miles, and is from
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale. in lots to suit
purchasers, 600 acres of Choice Timber Land.
situated in Trimbelle and River Falls, Persons
in want of Timber Land will find him at
Prescott for ten days.
JAMES JEFFRIES.
Prescott. May 90, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29

BEAUTIFUL was the reply of venera-
bic man to the question whether he was
still in the land of the living: mo but l
am almost there"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
MARR IAGES.

Married, May 10Th, 1868, by Esq. Adams,
Mr.. HUGH MCDONALD. to Miss ANNA SIG-
ERsoN, all of this City.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-29
PRESCOTT MARKET.

CORRECTED By
GEO. A. DILL,
Wholesale and. Retail Dealer in Grsseries.
Provisions, dc.
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j d u IL y A L.
OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
SPECIAL MEETING.

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS,
Ellsw orth, May %, 1865.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-08-19
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, August 1S.-The Lot
terry bill, against which the presiding
officers Of both Houses protested SO
strongly, became 8 law by lapse OF time
for the Governors action. Not satisfied
with the bill passed some time since,
vesting the control of police affairs of
this city in Board of Commissioners
independent of the city authorities. an
other bill is now before the Senate Gre
ating q Metropolitan Police district.
comprising the city and parish of Or
leans, and Jefferson and st. Bernard
parishes, providing that the powers and
duties connected with, and incident to,
the police government be vested in q
board OF i've commissioners of which
the Lieutenant Governor is ex offieio
President. The Board is to sppoint a
superintendent, inspectors, captains,
surgeons, sergeants, patrolmen, clerks
and doormen. The commissioners are
to be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate.
The advocates OF the bill say IL resem.
bles in most respects the METROPOLITAN
Police bill of New York. It contains the
usual proviso, that none can hold even
the most subordinate position who is dis
qualified to hold Office under the I4th
al ticle Of State Constitution. The Board
is empowered to provide such sccommo-
dasiOHs for itself as it may deem requi-
site, and appoint special patroImen at
Members Of the Metropoli-
tan Police force are empowered to dis !
charge all constabulary powers, except
civil process, in any part of the State. |
The Beard to select one of their own
number treasurer, and to control the dis |
bursement Of funds provided by this bill. |
This Board will also pass eEaetmsnts,
defining the powers and duties Of officers
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ST, LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, August 18.-Advices from
Ellsworth, Kansas, state that on Mon
day, the 10th, band of some 100 Indians
appeared at SpellmAn Neck, about six
teen miles northeast of Ellsworth. Ar
irving at the house of Mr.. Shaw, they
caught and best him numerically and
drove him away. The devils then caught
Mrs. Shaw and her sister and violated
their persons, continuing to abuse the
helpless women till long after they had
become senselsss. They then proceeded
to the residence Of Mr.. Smith, caught
and beat him ia the same manner, and
violated the person Of his wife, leaving
her in q critical condition. 1t is very
doubtful whether these poor women will
recover. The Indians met and abused
several other citizens, but after de-
stroying everything in their reach
they left suddenly for the North.
A detachment of twenty soldiers was
sent after the Indians from Fort Hooker,
accompanied by fifty or sixty settlers.
on "Wednesday night they sent back
for reinforeements, and on Thursday q
full company under command OF Col.
Benton followed, The latest report was
that Benton had come on the Indians,
who had some ten or fifteen women sur
rounded in . house, and that he had
driven the red skins away, but how
many killed was not known. These are
probably the same Indians who have
been numbering and committing their
on Solomon creek.
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8 DAILY APPEAL--wE WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 19. 1863

and members of this force, only provid-
ing such enectments do not conflict with
this act or the Constitution Of the United
States and this State.
The bill makes it misdemeanor pun
ishable with fine and imprisonment to
use personal violence upon or abusive or
threatening language towards any mem
Der Of this force. 1t provides, also, that
all criminal processes issuing from sny
court, justice, or Judge within this Dis
triot be served by members of this force,
and by them alone; and no Constable or
Deputy Sheriff shall hereafter attend
such courts or be paid by any authority
within said Districts. The Board is au-
thorized to exc rsise powers now conferred
by law on Mayors of cities in respect
to requiring aid Of the Military Board
and will estimate the sums required
to carry out this law, assess them upon
the corporations within this district, and
from their assessment there is no appeal.
Also empowered to lease or purchase
anything they may deem necessary for
their accommodation, such purchase or
lease to be proper debt against such
corporation. 1t empowers them to pro-
cure steamboats,, horses, chariots, any
means OF conveyance they may deem
necessary, etc. These are specimens of
the general tenor of the bill. An addi-
tional section, offered yesterday, pro-
viding that the entire cost of this public
service shall not exceed $500 600 yearly,
was voted down by strict party vote.
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NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, Aug. Is. Exaggerated
accounts Of difficulty near WsynesbOro
were published here this morning. None
were killed. The following Is true
statement: On Thursday last 3 number
of persons In masks went out to Wsyne's
Furnace, where some negroes had been
drilling. After consulting with the pro-
prietor, they conferred with the leading
negroes, and advised them to quit drill
ing and give up their arms to the Super
intendent Of the furnace, to be turned
over to the State. The negroes con-
scented, and the maskers left. As they
rode back through Waynesboro, they
were fired upon by the Sheriff's posse,
concealed in a stockade in tOWn-three
of them being wounded and several
horses killed. They returned the fire
and scattered.
A meeting of citizens Of Waynesboro
was held Saturday. 1t protested against
all violence, and pledged the people to
peace measures.
The session of the Teachers Conven-
ton was to-day devoted to the American
Normal School Association. A number
of interesting topics were discussed, and
able speeches were made by White,
Gregory and Bokklen.