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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Our First National victory.

On the third of November the Repub-
lican party won its first national victory
over the united forces of the Democracy.
Never since the the campaign of 1856,
have the two great parties been brought
face to face uhdisturbed by dissension,
unbrcken by faction until the late cam
raisn.
The dissension in the Democratic
ranks in 1860, resulting in division Of
the party into the DOUGLAS and BREcK-
INRIDGE factions, was doubtless the
means Of securing the election of LIN
coin. We achieved victory then,
grand in its results, but it was over "A
broken and disorganized party.
The campaign of 1864 still found the
Democracy diyided-found a rebel fac
ton assailing the nation by force of arms.
and copperhead faction protected by
the government, yet sympathising with
Its enemies. But the citizen soldier with
the bayOnet, and tie soldier citizen
with the ballot, vanquished them on bat
tie field and at ballot box, elected LIN
coin a second time and saved the life of
the nation.
At length the sound of war was
heard no more in the land, the rebellion
was crushed, peace restored. The dem
Ocratic party, decimated by war and de
serfion, with wonderful energy rallied
their scattered legions and prepared for
the great campaign of 1S6S. For the
first time since SO they brought up their
united forces and disputed the control Of
the government at the ballot box. They
worked with an energy and fought with
n valor worthy of a better cause, but an
overwhelming defeat was their portion
and it was meied ont to them,wfh Law
ish hand. GRANT, with the banner of
Loyalty, Equality and National Honor,
lei the Republican host TO victory, and
the flag Of Reputation. went down to
ruin and disgrace, though upheld by the
entire Democratic parry.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Communication.

MEssRs. EDITORS :-P. V. WISE, in
the Ellsworth paper Of the 18th inst,
says that /" The victory gained in the late
red hot contest in the County against
a wcllorganized combination which has
existed for years, | consider as great a
victory as was ever achieved by man in
any age of the world"
If this is true land who will have the
hardihood to dispute itO Capt. WISE,
should surely be promoted to Bragg
dior General Of the mighty host he SO
successfully marshaled and led to victo-
ry. The lucky candidate will no doubt
take a little interest" in the matter, and
the proprietor Of cold Jack will see
that the proper memorials are introduced
into the Legislature at an early day of
the session.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Hastings and Daco,ah Railroad.

We are glad to be able 10 announce
that this roa'l 5 now completed to Farm
ingtou, and ia few days regular passen-
.er trains will run to and from Hastings,
connecting with tho Trains on the Mil
warkee AMI 81. Paul Railway. The
completion of this section of road is
hardly less beneficial to Prescott than to
Hastings. Oar freight through the win
ter will come and 90 over this road, and
we can now 90 somewhere without a
tedious ride Of twenty miles TO reach a
starting place.
The success Of this road is nearly If
not entirely without precedent in the Liz
tory of Railroad building. 1t is less
than two years since the charter was,
with difficulty, obtained, aud now it has
twenty miles built and equipped, one of
the most valuable land grants ever OBJ
tanned BY company, money enough to
vigorously prosecute the work of con-
struction. aud bids fair to soon become
one of tie most important lines Of rail-
way in the North west.
The citizens Of Hastings have shown
commemorate zeal and liberality in bring
ing about this desired result, and the
credit is largely due to the perseverance
and ability of Gen. LEDUC, President of
road, and 10 the indomiiabie energy of
the conductor, Mr. E. a. WILLIAMS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
The n. w. Wisconsin Rail Road.

Eau Claire "has made confession"
that the people of Durand and Prescott
could not have been looking for: They
lave confessed at last ''that the railroad
route through Durand is thirty miles
nearer than through Eau Claire" We
will preserve this testimony and see that
the N. w: Wisconsin railroad company
have the benefit of it..
All that portion of Minnesota north OF
Hastings is interested in the locating ana
building of this road. 1t is neither the
wants or wealth of the country through
which a road extends, that determines lis
building or location. Thirty miles saw
cd by taking the route through Durand!
We accept the statement rs true, and ask
the question. " hat has Eau Claire and
Menomonie TO give in return, or in way
Of compensation, fer this tremendous
outlay of capital ?-Capital not only to
be employed in the building, but stock
ing, working, and keeping in perpetual
repair thirty miles of railroad? But
once think of all the travel pouring
through this great artery, ard tie world
of freight, the products of all upper
Minnesota-untold wealth--ali going
thirty miles out Of the direct course, Just
to pay tribute and obeisance to q couple
of one horse villages! Gentlemen you
must be trying TO perpetrate joke upon
the people of Black River Falls, Durand,
Prescott! and Hastings, as well as OH the
n. w. Wisconsin Railroad Company!
Short cuts and high velocities have
heretofore governed travel and commerce;
but Fan Claire and Menomouie are so
ing to reverse Natures laws and travel
the circumference Of the circle instead of
The diameter. Three routes from Tomah
TO ST. Croix Lake were surveyed over
dozan years ago. One, the northern
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Journal of the Board Of Supervisors.

We publish this week the proceedings
of the county Board Of Supervisors at
their la.e session. Various matters of
interest and importance were brought
up for their consideration and judgment.
A petition to unite the towns of Isabelle
and Hartland was laid over till the next
meeting. In answer to a petition from
the citizens of Martell, asking for the
division Of tie township, the Board set
apart two towns, naming them Spring
Lake and Deerfeld.
An appropriation of $4,000 has been
made for thu purchase of Poor Farm,
and the members of the Board are a
committee to make inquiries relative to
the location, advantages and price of a
farm suitable for that purpose, and re-
port at the next meeting.
In fixing the salaries of the several
county officers the Board made reduc-
ton in nearly every instance, from the
salary of last year. That of the Regis
ter of Deeds was reduced from $1,000
to 800; Clerk Of Circuit Court from
$500 to $500; School Sup't, from 500
to $500. The salary Of County Judge
was fixed at 5000.
In fixing the salary of School Su2't
the Board reduced it 500 less than the
law allows. Chapter III, Sec. l3, Gen.
Laws of 1861, provides that in county
Of more than five and less than ten thou
sand inhabitants the salary of School
Sup't shall not be less than $500. The
Board were doubtless not aware of any
legal limitation when they made the re-
duction.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
ONE OF THE 700.
EIr. VVtse's Veracify.

AEssRs. EDIToRs:-You will do me
the favor and my friends kindness by
publishing the following, which | clip
from the Ellsworth paper of the 18Th
inst, together with my affidavit of the
facts in the case. The comments OF
Bro. WISE are characteristic of him tho
totally uncalled for.
Why will he persist in trying to make
the people of this county believe he is
The hero of as great victory as was cv-
er achieved by man in any age of tho
worId3 When will he quit 6ragging9
j. w. WINN.
"There never was greater falsehood
published or uttered by any human being.
Bro john Winn's name was never at any
time by any one suggested to or brought
before the late Peoples meeting for any
position. John was indecently kicked
out of the regular meeting by direction
of Lutte because ho would not pledge
himself 10 Lutte.
But why does Luto cast this suspicion
upon himl p. V. WISE.
STATE ddi:xG OF ~ WISCONSIN, P5SSo1 }ss.
], john w. WINN, do solemnIy swear
that I was never asked by Lutte A. Tay-
lor or any of his friends for any pledge
in the late canvass in tA;s county, and
that me- e no pledges to any one; that
l have no reason TO nei',,eve that Lutte A Z.
Taylor was the cause of my defeat ~
the late Republican Convention, but have
good reason to believe that said Taylor
not only desired my nomination as
clerk of the county board of supervisors
in that Convention, but also did every
thing honorable in his power to secure
me said nomination. And further, after
said Republican Convention number
Of persons who went into, and acted
with the Peoples meeting, and worked
for the success of the Peoples ticket,
did come to me and strongly urge me
to allow my name to be presented to the
said Peoples meeting as candidate for
the office of clerk of the county board of
Supervisors, provided would pledge
myself to give the printing Of the office
to the Herald And that | was also
urged by numerous friends in different
parts Of The county to announce myself
as an independent candidate for said Of
flee. All Of which kind proposals | most
respectfully declined. And further de-
ponent says not.
JOHN W. WYNN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of November, a. ID. 1868.
G. W. BROWN,
Clerk Of tile Cir Court, Pierce Co, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
.ffEenepEed Robbery.

On wednesday evening last, as Mr..
JOHN HoUsToN, of River Falls. was on
his way home from this city, he was as
saulted by big burly rufian, while
crossing Niaxson's fats, who requested
his pocket book. Mr.. H. was on horse
back, and as he attempted to 60 past
the fellow grasped the bridlerein, rear
ing the horse on its launches, and com
manded Mr.. HoUsToN to "come down
II. couldn't see it "by those lamps"
and to convince him gave him a blow en-
the head with piece of stove pipe he
had in his hand which felIed Mr.. man to
the earth, and allowed john to pass on
without further molestation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Prescott Singing Glass.

The subscriber would respectfully announce
to the citizens OF Prescott, that he will COM
mence a course of instructions in Vocal Mu-
sic, at the Methodist Church, on Tuesday
evening, Nov. p. at half past six o'clock,
P. NJ.
The number of lessons which win be given
in the term will be from fifteen 10 twenty, ac-
cording to the number of tickets sold.
Tickets can be obtained at the Post Office,
or of the subscriber. A general attendance
is solicited. G. H. NICHOLS.
Prescott, Nov. IL, 1868. 30-w2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
.lc,r advertisements.

We call attention to our new column
of Business Cards and advertisements on
the first page. A complete Business
Directory is an essential part of any
newspaper that pretends to be the repre-
sentative of the place in which it is pub
lished. In an advertising point OF view
the business card is the travelling sign of
the establishment it represents. Every
man, whatever be his trade or profession,
who has place Of business sho ND have
his name, calling and location in the Di-
rectory. We want to see every man OF
business in the county represented.in our
columns at an early day.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
.]S,eaC Hastings .fd.

Those who have to buy dry goods,
&C., &c., we would advise to read the
advertisement of Messrs. HowEs 81 Tut
TIE, of Hastings, MINI. which we print
in another column. They have opened
full line of Dry Goods, together with
large stock of Crockery, Glassware,
&C., which they invite every body TO
como and examine, feeling sure that none
will 60 away dissatisfied.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court. in Probate. In tic
matter of the estate of Jehial Beardsley,
deceased.
ON READING and filing the petition of
~ Geo. W. Beardsley, representing among
other things, that Jehial Beardsley. late OF
Trimbelle, in said county, on the Goth day OF
September 1868, at Trimbelle. in said coun-
ty, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and
estate within this county, and. that he, the
petitioner, is son of said deceased and pray
ing that administration OF said estate be
granted to your petitioner it is ordered that
said petition be heard before the Judge of this
court, at his Office, in the city of Prescott, on
Monday, the 18th day of December, 1868, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ. And it is further ordered
that notice thereof be giveE TO all interested.
by publishing copy of this order for three
successive weeks, once in each week, in the
Prescott journal, a newspaper printed in
Prescott, prior To said day of hearing.
WIN. HOW Els, County Judge.
Dated November Cd, 1868. 20-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Stopped.

JOHN WILSON, boy of all work at the
Merchants Hotel. disappeared last Sat
urday. Landlord NEwToN's silver
mounted revolver and an overcoat be-
longing to traveller, were missed about
the same time, and there is good reason
to suppose they have gone in the same
direction. Mr.. NEWTON went to St.
Paul, in pursuit, but boy, revolver and
oyercoat were not visible to the naked
eye."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20

CoUxTRY APPOINTED By THE President. .
By the President IF Tie Unill States Of Amer-
lca:
A PROCLAMATION.
In the wear which is now drawing 10 its
end. the art. the skill and the labor of the peO-
lle of the United States have been employed
with greater diligence aud vigor, and on
broader fields than ever before and the fruits
OF the earth have been gathered into tie gra-
nary and the stOFehOUse IN mary llOus abund-
ance. Our highways have been heightened,
and new and prolific regions have been occu-
pied. We are permitted Ia hope that long
proiracted political and sectional discussions
are. at no distant day, TO give place to return
ing harmony and fraternal affection through
out the Republic. Many foreign states have
entered into liberal agreements with us, while
nations which are far off, and which. hereto
fore. have been unsocial and exclusive, have
become our friends The annual period OF
T, st which we have reached in health and
TRANQUILITY. and which is crowned with so
many blessings, is, by universal consent, a
convenient and suitable one for cultivatIng
personal pieiy and practising public devotion.
therefore, recommend that Thursday, the
96th DAY Of November next, be set apart and
Observed by all the people of the United
States rs day tor pubIlc plalse, thai'hs5iN IHS
and PRAYER to the Almighty Creator and Di-
vine Ruler Of the Universe, 10y whose ever
watchful. mcrciful and gracious providence
alone. stalos and nations. no less than families
and individual men, do live and move and
have THEN being.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto
setmy hand and caused the seal of the
I,pitaTfy of Washington this twelfth
TsEiL1 day Of October, in the year Of ON
Lord, ono thousand eight hundred and
sixty-eight. and Of the independence
of the L nited States the nineiv-third.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Bv The President
WILLIAM II. SEWARD. Secretary of State.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
.ve,U st. Croir Steamer.

The new steamer Wynaan X passed
here a few days since on her first trip up
the st. Croix river. She is a neat, well
constructed craft, highly creditable to her
builder and present captain, W. II. G.
FOLSOM, of Taylor's Falls, MINI. She is
100 feet long, with % feet beam, Al
feet hold, and draws little less than
Is inches of water with wood on board.
Her cabin, furnished in a neat and taste
full manner, will accommodate IS cabin
passengers.
Next summer the Wynaan X will run
on alternate days with the Nellie Kent
from St. Paul to the Dells Of the ST.
Croix.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
THE RGnE.

MILLER q WEsTFALLs Bank has been
removed into the front room of the sec
ond story of DUDLEY's brick block on
Main st. II. S. MILLER, Cashier. who
we believe was born in the Bank, at least
we do not remember when he was not
in it, is behind the new counter, and
pays the checks and guards the deposits
as usual. The new room is very neat
and comfortable one.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
NOTICE !

Sealed proposals viii be received through
the Post Office by the subscriber. until noon
of Monday November Odd 1867, for the de-
livery of forty cords OF Dry Oak and Rock
Maple hollywood, straight and merchanta--
bic in every particular, at the School House
in Prescott at such times as the Board may
direct. Each proposal to include the kind Of
wood. 30-2w C. II. MILLER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Patriotic.

n StsE sOStCs
Our citizens were startled on TUESDAY
evening last by hearing the rapid report
of cannon in our midst which woke
the echoes far up and down the river.
Much speculation was rife as to the cause,
and various reasons were assigned for
it, one OF which was that the New
York state election had been decided in
favor of the republicans. 1t was ascer-
tanned however, that some individual
who purchased powder to burn on the eve
ming of election had been prevented from
doing SO by the inclemency of the wealth
err and had only been waiting for pleas
ant day to celebrate.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
SiTf0rEyflUO.

SiTfOTFyflCO.
"Lo! now Behemothr Who block
adeth the stairs, darkeueth the doorway,
and filleth the office with his portly pres
ence ? 1t is 642. 1t is the Wabasha
Herald, and the " Champion Job Of
fice"--the editor who met Olive Logan
by moonlight on the Riverside" lawn,
who unites the fancy of poet with the
energy of steam engine, is married to
but one woman, is called FRANK DAG
GETT for short, and whose coming makes
November as pleasant as May"
Cali again, ponderous boy,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
CITY AND COU MY.
Osgs. .tieaC "EreUI.s,

New heads having taken control of
the JOURNAL, we have given the paper
itself new "head." We think it is ''neat,
not gaudy;;" we shall try to keep it slew
ell" and trust that in the years to come
it will become as familiar to the people OF
this county as has the one which gives
place to it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20

A Thanksgiving ball for dedication
purposes, will be given in Fox & Dickin-
sons new Hall, on Thursday evening
next. A gay and festive time is antici
pated. Music will be furnished by Prof.
Ross Quadrille Band. A general inyi-
tation is extended.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
sE A sarcastic southern paper has

nE A sarcastic southern paper has
this:
xxx. Hunt your orifices! The
drawbacks in full retreat! Blair on di
Ct Of Tredegar iron filings and lemon
juice. Grant putting fresh cigar. Sey-
.nour engaged IN writing bis agricultural
"reminiscences. Brownlow fiourishing his
clutches! Il (aspirated) to play-in Blue
belly DOWN. Keep dark in the. woody
din:le. Don't STRIKES much as you
dill. By order of tine Grand Cyclops.
b. U. 5. I. Z. D."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Festival.

FGStttNE.
The festival held in Fox d Dickinson's
hall, last Tuesday evening, was very
pleasant social gathering. The attend
ance was as large as could be expected
in such disagreeable weather. We do
know the entire receipts of the evening,
but think they were quite liberal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
LAsKA DIAMONDS.

\ newly discovered transparent carbonized quartz
equal in brilliancy to the real diamond mounted at
our factory in artistic diamond settings. GUAR
ANTEED FINE GOLD, and sold by us az oNE-FIF-
TENTH of the cost of real diamonds to which they
equal in every respect except intrinsic value.
Solitaire Ear-drops, per pair. 50 and So; Solitaire
Finger-rings, So and $40; Solitaire Gents Bosom
Pins So 50. s., so. $15. $50: Solitaire Gents
Studs. per set. 81 81. $40; Cluster Gents Bosom
Pins. SO. $12; Gents Cluster Bosom Pins with
tail $40; Cluster Pin and Earrings. $40 S5; Cus-
ter Cross, IS, $40, SIS: Cluster Cross Bosom Pin
and Earrings $40 and $25; Cluster Fingerrings,
-. 81. $40 and $f2.
- Orders less than s. must be accompanied with
p0st-offiCe order. and the goods sent free. Orders
exceeding that amount, by express for collection
on delivery customers paying all express charges.
TRY Us. Address.
JAMES II. MONROE & Co.
Importers and Manufacturers,
31-2m 1875 Broadway, New York.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20
Local gmA Otherwise.

Local and OfherlCtSe.
We neglected last week to notice the
death of A, n. HAYES, late Postmaster
at Hastings. He was buried with Ma
sonic ceremonies, delegation from the
Lodge here being in attendance.
Rustic Blinds Rustic Blinds " till
you can't rest, at MCkEE'S.
The roads have. been bad beyond
all precedent for week past.
The river is much more than ordi-
nariy high for this season of the year.
Tho Winona Democrat has been
been discontinued. Cause, no patronage.
= GEO. A. Dill left last evening for
Pennsylvania, to visit his father, who,
we hear, is dangerously i'll.
Rev. S. MORRISON. of Portland,
Maine, will preach at the Cong. church
next Sabbath. Come and hear.
Rev. Mr.. IRISH, Presiding Elder
of this Conference district has located at
Hudson. He was unable to rent house
here.
Mr.. G. P. BLOOD, Of FL Paso, kill
ed very large black bear, weighing near
ly 400 lbs, in that town few days
since.
The only republican loss in the As
sembly in this State, is the member from
this county We have gained an unen-
viable notoriety.
= The upper Assembly District, com
prising the counties from Polk to Lake
Superior, gave Grant 249 majority, and
Judge Barron, for the Assembly, 364
majority.
= The st. Paul Pioneer, in an arti-
Gle on the politics of this State, pays
deserved compliment to the uprightness
and ability of our State Senator, Hon
w. j. Corr.
= The Hudson papers are largely
filled with reports of the trial of VIM.
FERN, of Hammond, st. Croix Co., for
the alleged poisoning of his wife, Har-
riet Fern, Dec. 4. 1867.
The Co. seat question in Dakota
Co. has been decided in favor of Hast
ings by nearly 500 majority. If AMIDoN
had staid in the hotel at Pennington, it
might have been different.
New Goops-A fine assortment of oval
and square Mirrors. oval and square Rose
wood. Gilt and Rustic Picture Frames, Just
received and for sale cheaper than the cheap
est, at MohEES.
-WAsHINGToN ASHTON. editor of the
Superior Gazette, died suddenly a few
days since. He was gentleman of
high character and ability, and stood high
among the Masonic fraternity in this
State.
Business is dull in town, just now.
The bad roads, the low price of wheat,
the scarcity of money, all combine to
produce business stagnation. 1t will
be all right, bye and bye. There is a
good time coming, boys.
The boats of the Northern Line
have left the upper river for the season,
but the large "white collar" boats are !
running regularly still. The Var Ea-
gle is expected up today, and with the
high water, it is not improbable the boats
will run till the lst Of December.
= JOHN L. DALE was in town to-
day, having just returned from his recent
trip up Salt River. He reports the |
stream so filled with Democratic craft, |
of all dimensions, that his first class,
high pressure steamboat was not able to
reach the headwaters OF the river. On
his return he reports meeting P. V.
WISE and Tom TABOR, who experienced
some delay in starting, but were evident
ly good for the trip. They held passes
from the CLERK of this county, counter
signed respectively by J. G. BUrroN and
Csc. DICKINSON.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-20

Music hath charms TO soothe the savage
breast but who can picture the charms of one
who has suffered a lifetime with scrofuia and
finds himself suddenly cured ? None but
those suffering from the same terrible disease
which nothing will cure so quickly as j. w.
Poland's Humor Doctor. Put up in large
bottles and for sale by
C. MoCRAY, Prescott, Wis.