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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

A dispatch from California. mentions an
accident on the Central Pacific Railroad,
which exhibits one Of the great dangers of
railroad travel over the Rocky Mountains in
the winter. BY snow slide six miles in
length. seven locomotives and six Cinnamon
were buried. and considerable property de-
stroyed The idea of winding round a
mountain covered with snow, that may be
started down upon you in the form of an
avalanche at any moment, in addition 10 other
dangers. viii render winter trip to Caliior-
mia anything but pleasant. The NOrlhwes-
tern Pacific route will not furnish suoh cpl
so6es Of travel.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

By ,raer of The Common Council Of the city Of
Prescott.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the Goth
~ day of April, 1863, application will b.
made to the Judge of the County Court OF
Pierce county, at his office IN Prescott, at
o'c ock P. NJ. for the appointment Of twelve
jurors TO view the lands am; premises herein
alter described, for the purpose Of laying out
a street sixty feet wide to the Cemetery. in
the first ward of the city of Prescott, ana 20
ASSES the damages to the owner or owners If
the said Jurors decide it necessary to take said
lands or any part thereof; and all persons in
terested are required to appear at such time
and place and object for cause shown, to any
juror or Jurors so chosen, if they see fit; the
lands proposed to be taken therefore are as
follows. to-wi: A street go feet wide. and
commencing at the Sc end of Elm Street i'm
the first ward of said city, thence in a south
easterly direction across a strip of unplatted
land belonging 10 George Sehaser. of Pres
colt. I'm lot /, sec Is. toxin 20 of range %.
about % rods to the west end OF Washington
Street. in Forler's addition to Prescott
And also 10 commence At the south end of
Wacota Street, in said Fowler's addition
thence running a south -easterly direction
abogt 80 rods across lot 3. in sec. Is, town %.
range 20. ON B. Fl. Campbells land. of Gale
ma. i'll. To the NV corner of lot /, in see IA,
same town and range as above thence east on
the north line of said lot /, last above mem
toned to the ne corner OF said lot. 80 rods.
w. r. GATES, City Clerk
Prescott, March Z, 1868. 45-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Hadn't Anything Happened.

Some years ago, as the story goes, a
farmer living not a thousand miles from
New York. gave one of his sons some
money. and told him 10 90 out West and
remain two wears; and at the end of that
time, if he would return to specified
place, one of his brothers would meet
him. The young man went and return
ed and met his brother according to ap-
pointment. although no communication
had taken place between them during
the time. While going home together
the wauderer after relating some of his
adventures, inquired whether anything
had happened at home since his depart
ure for the West.
''No, not a single thing" said the
other. everything is just the same as
when you left-except that the old crow
died"
'Indeed,r said the wanderer, sis the
old crow dead? what killed him?"
"Why, he ate too much meat when
the matched horses died"
"Good gracious, are the matched
horses dead; what killed them!"
"Wel. you see, when the house and
barn burned they ovordid themselves
hauling water"
GOOD gracious, are the house and
barn burned down; how did it barpen?'
"Well, you see, when daddy died
they were carrying the lights around, and
were careless"
GOOD gracious! and is daddy dead;
what WAS the matter with him 2"
"Well, you see, when Sal ran away
and got married against daddy's wishes;
he just pinned away and died"
"Good gracious so nothing has hap
pened since I've been away?"
No, everything is lust The same"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

= a lady Of Charleston. Mass.
great admirer of Mr.. Dickens writings
but unfortunately paralyzed in her limbs
from an accident, so that she cannot
walk, wrote to Mr.. d. to ask if the doors
Of the Temple could be opened TO her
earlier than The usual hour. that she
might be lifted into tie hall unobserved
by Other attendants upon the readings,
mentioned to him the infrmaty of her
limbs. Mr.. Dickens sympathIingly and
gracefully Acknowledged the note, gave
the requisite order for the lady's accom-
mediation, and claimed the honor Of
presenting her with a complimentary
ticket Of admission.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
HOLMAN s. GAuMON.

in all kinds of Cabinet Ware,
IL Orange ST., Prescott, Wis. We keep
constantly on hand large stock of Cabinet
Furniture. and the public are invited to call
and see Us before making their purchases
Charges reasonable. for cash only.
HOLMAN & GAUM0N.
pIescotf. Feb 90 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Notice 90 Teachers.

Notice is HEREBY given that Teachers Exam
nations for Pierce County viii be he'd as fol-
lows:
at Maiden rock April IA Is and Is. for
the towns of Pleasant Valley. Union, Salem
and Isabelle.
At Ellsworth April 20, 81 aud %. for the
towns of Ellsworth FL Paso, Rock Elm and
Hartlaud.
st River Falls April %. "a and 25 for the
towns of River Falls. Martel Clifton and
Trimbelle.
At Prescott April %, 90 and 3C, for the
towns of Prescott. Oak Grove, Trenton and
Diamond Bluff
Exercises viii commence promptly at .
o'clock each day and Punctuality will be
expected.
A portion Of each day viii be devoted 10
Institute exercises, and teachers are requested
to be prepared with blank books for taking
notes.
School officers are invited to be present,
and thus improve an opportunity for secur-
ing teachers for their schools.
All friends Of our schools will be cordially
welcomed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
The neonle Of Princeton. i

The people of Princeton, Ind,
we're regularly sold the other day. A
travelling dentist came around aud pro
posed to insert fine sets Of false teeth
Mt very low price and wait six months
for his pay. He only demanded that
the parties should pay him down for
pulling the old stubs. All the old wo-
men with poor teeth. and all the young
ones with yellow ones, came to the doe
tor, had the uasightly grinders, ETC., re-
moved, and paid for the job. The next
day the doctor was missing, and has not
been heard from since. There is an
opening in Princeton for first class dem
lists.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

t. The elder Grant, in his last letter to
the New York ledger concerning the = Early
life Of Gen Grant" makes the significant as
sertiOn TINT. notwithstanding the long con-
nection Of The latter with the army, he "uev-
er knew or heard Of his using a profane
word. In this respect Gen. Grants charac-
teristics bear striking resemblance to those
Of George Washington and Abraham Lin
coin.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Notice.

Persons iRdested TO the undersigned.
either BY book account or note, ale earnestly
requested to call and settle. Book account
previous 10 the fIstof January. 1868. uua-
be settled up TO avoid cost re caanot
allow our accounts to run from year 70 year.
DILL BROS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
MAR RIAGES.

Married in this city, on the 9Th inst, at the
residence of p. d. Pierce, by Rev. A. W.
Cummings. Mr.. FERESIAx L. TKIPP. of Oak
Grove, and Miss SUSAN II. BEARDsLEY, of
Trimhellc, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
r. L. REED.
H. L. III f4Afs
Co. supt. of Schools.
II ~ rOc-
PIcsc, it, March Ia, 1865.


STEAMBOAT APPcINTNESTs.-The follow ing
appointments have already been made by the
n. W. Packet Co.:
CAPTAINS AND CLERKS.
Phil SberiaaR-Captain, A. NJ. Hutchin-
son Clerk. A. ". Hail.
city Of 81. Pal-Captain, s. T. Painter /;
Clerk. E. r. Paul.
IL .sca-Captain, 7. L. Davidson Clerk.
L. NJ Davidson.
Key Cay-Captain W. H Laughton /;
Clerk. WIN. Barron.
Var FayIe-Captais, C. F. Cenceibox !;
Clerk. S =. Larimer.
Northern BeRs--CaE tain, Jack Reany /;
Clerk, Titus Davis.
Reok,lk-Captain, J. a. Moulton Clerk.
Charley Hoyey.
.KiISaskee Captain. J. 7. West; Clerk.
n. b. Hatcher.
1t will be seen that officers are not announc-
ed for the low water boats. They viii prob
ably not be needed until the latter part of the
season and appointments will be made when
required
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

- A gentleman in Harrisburg, Pa,
has lately invented new instrument by
which the rapidly Of telegraphing is
greatly increased. The Morse system
will transmit about 1900 words per
hour, the House and combined system
from 1000 to 2 GOO. while rate of
1850 10 800 is claimed for the new one.
The writing bears a resemblance to man
uscupt. Tue letters are traced with
printers ink, are accurate, compact and
easily read.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Kiss Ne.

A very funny incident occurred not r
thousand miles from this city. One of
our celebrated composers has written a
very pretty song entitled "kiss me-" A
very pretty, blushing maid, having heard
of tie song, and thinking she would get
it, with some Others, stepped into music
store to make a purchase. One of the
clerks, a modest young man, stepped up
to wait on her. The young lady threw
her veil back, saying:
want "Rock Me to Sleep"
The clerk got the song, and put it be,
fore her.
Now" said the young lady, 81 want
the Wandering Refugee :"
Nov, Kiss Me, said the young lady.
of course, meaning the song above men
toned.
The poor clerks eyes popped fire
almost as be looked at the young lady in
utter establishment, for be was not aware
of the fact that song by that name had
been written.
"Wh-what did you say, Miss T.
"Kiss me-" said she.
81 can't do it; never kissed young
lady in my lie" said the clerk.
And about that time a veil dropped,
young lady left in a hurry, clerk fell
sick, and dealer lost the sale Of some
music.-Er.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

= The Council Bluff Nonparsa re-
lates the following, which happened in
tl.at vicinity not long ago: "An exhorter
at revival meeting became rather indig
naut because his brother was superior in
singing. ard saia: brother can
sing and pray; bat by the blessing of
God. there's one thing can beat him in
II can fiddle his shirt off,"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

s8 The Legislature adjourned last week.
A review Of the principal acts passed, and al
SO of The defeat OF the State Railroad Aid
Amendment, is unavOidably postponed until
next week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

As an evidence that it is possible to ac-
cepiably fill an Office in America for long
time, It is announced that a Samuel Liver
more has been Postmaster at Fluyanna, New
York. for Al years. His bondsmen, who
pledged themselves for his integrity in 1927.
are alive, AID remain his securities. 'ti
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

= A gentleman was Gliding his son
for staying ont late of nights-or rather
early of next r-ornings--and said -
''Wby when | WAS of your age, my
father would not allow me to go out of
the house after dark" "Then you had
deuce OF father-you had" sneered
the young prof gate. Whereupon the
father very rashIy vociserated: II had
a confounded better one than you have,
YOU young rascal"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
REMaRSE.

At midnight hour the sexton
Walked on with measured tramp;
He passed The rusty iron gate
OF the village churchyard damp.
He bore his spade and shovel,
He measured off the ground,
He dug narrow grave pit
Beside larger mound.
A ghost rose up beside him.
With sightless holes for eyes,
He asked his ghosily visitor
Why thus he chose 10 rise.
am troubled spirit,
roam through caves and woods,
! mourn because at Geo. A. Dill's
did not buy my goods.
Z. L.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
BLACKSMITHINC.
CARROLL, WTGGINs. GROSS & CO.

"AYE formed partnership in the above
II business, and are prepared to do any
thing in the Blacksmithing aud Wagon Ma
king line in good substantial manner. and
will guarantee 10 customers superior work at
as low figures as any firm this side of La
Crosse. Give as trial Shop on corner of
Broad and Orange Streets. Prescott, Wis.
March Is, 1868. 56-m3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

CHINESE GAMING HOUSES - The
Chinese gambling houses are very care
fully guarded The games ara usually
carried ON in an inner room, to which
there is no entrance save through very
narrow hall with many sharp angles and
posted sentiies to obstruct the passage OF
strangers or police officers. Recently
an officer went to one Of these Chinese
houses with two other officers. He sue
ceeded ia pushing past tie FIST sentry,
and entered the narrow ball, but sudden
ly a slirnose was dropped from hole in
the ceiling above, which fell over his
head, and vigorous jerk upward tight
ened the rope about his neck. and he
found himself lifted almost off his feet.
The men above had good will to raise
him to the ceiling, choke him to death.
but the other officer rushed in, cut the
rope, and released him. His neck was
considerably injured by the moose. aad as
no one could be seen the officers did not
attempt to GO any further.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

- 4 married man 10 Vermont, com
mitted bigamy with a girl of fourteen,
anl her bro.her married the wife Of the
bigsicist. All the parties are in prison.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14


EVERY One IN HIS Own Way
"N hat, no further!" said the minute
hand to the hour hand of the tinIo piece.
"Why, have been all around the dial
dial since we parted; and there you are
just one figure from the place where l
left you"
"AnI yet have done rs much work
in the time as you have" answered the
hour hand.
"How do you make that out" said the
other as he advanced to pass him.
49," was the reply. "Your Journey
all round, and mine from figure to figure
are each ma hours value; all are not able
to arrive at the same conclusions with the
same ease and readiness. But tins is no
fault on either side; only they who fancy
that because they are always in a hustle,
they are doing the work of the whole
world, arc mistaken, ard plume them
selves on an Importance and superiority
by no means belonging TO them. If you
were to creep like me, the day would last
nobody knows how long; but if [ were
to gallon like you, it would be over be-
fore it had begun. ket us each keep
our place, aud then the business we are
both upon will be well done between us"
'All right, said the minute hand in
distance I'm nearly out Of hearing,
so keep anything more you have to say
till pass you again"
A sensible bit of talk. I think. prov
ing that the hands were handy at an ar
gument.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

4 CoRREcuoN.-I noticed an article in last
weeks Herald, over the signature of +. o. P,
stating that Pierce county has been put TO no
little expense on account of the negligence Of
tie City Clerk of Prescott.
For the Inflammation of AR. Ames. / viii
state that the returns of the special cleo
ton referred 10 were made to the proper Off
Ger according 20 law.
1 have no objection TO P. o. r" running
his nose into my-business. if he chooses so
to do. but he should have some little regard
for the truth of his statements.
"P. o. p" is rightly named, and his
squibs have about as much effect in this
community as glass OF pop would have on
an inebriate who uses alcohol for a steady
drink. CITY CLERK.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
AGENTS WANTED FOR
THE BLUE COATS
AND HOW THEY LIVED, BOUGHT ARD DIED
FOR THE UNION

FOR THE UNION.
WITH
Scenes in the DISQUALIFICATION.
Comprising NarratiUes Of Personal Aduen-
tuTe, Thrilling Incidents DdTin0 EapICits,
Heroic Deeds. Wonderful. EscOpes Life ~
the Camp, Field and Hospif0i, AGUemtare
Of Spies and Scouts, Together 10 til the
Songs, Ballads. anecdotes and HUI
norous Iaeidents Of the Var.
sPLEYDIDLY ILLUSTRATED WITH
CUTS AND ENGRAVINGS.
HVHERE is a certain portion of the war tina {
4 will never go into the regular histories.
nor be embodied in romance or poet V, which
is very real part Of it, and will. if preserv-
ed. convey to Succeeding generations a better
idea of the spirit OF The conflict than many
dry reports or careful narrative of events and
THIS part may be called the gossip. the fum.
the patios of the war. This illustrates the
chardctar Of the leaders the humor Of the
soldiers, the dev0t Oh Of women. the bravery
OF men. the plgck of our heroes, the romance
and hardships of the service.
The Valiant ami Brave Hearted the Pic
turtsque aud Dramatic, the W tty amt Mar
velous the lender aud Pathetic, aud the
Panorama of the az are here thriIlingly
portrayed im mastery manner, at once his
toric and romantic, rendering il fine most
ample unique and readable book that the
war has called forth
Amusement as well as instruction may be
found on every page, as graphic detail. brill
liant wit, and authentic history. are skifully
interviewer IN this work Of literary art.
Send for Circulars. and orr terms, and a full
description Of the work sd 'rsss.
442w Chicagp i'll.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Origin of Eminent Men.

Some OF our newspapers are fond of
placing before the public the origin of
rich men. We think the poor ones
should have a chance; so we relate the
following brief facts for the encourage
meDts of others:
John Smith was the son Of his father.
He formerly resided in Stoge Pogis and
other places; but he has moved to the
Penitentiary now.
William Smith was the son of his
father. This party's grandmother is
deceased. She WAS woman.
John Brown was the sen of old Brown.
The body of the latter lies Wondering in
the grave.
Edward Brown was the son Of old
Brown by particular friend.
Henry Jones was the son of a sea
cook.
William Cannon was the son of n gun.
john Jones was a Son of Temperance.
In early life Gabrial Jones was actually
a shoemaker. He is a shoemaker yet.
Previous to the age of eighty five,
Caleb Jones had never given any eyi.
dence of extraordinary ability. He has
never given any since.
Patrick Murphy is said to be of Irish
extraction
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

- Dill & Bro. have on hand large stock
of Dry Goods. Groceries, DC, which they
have marked down so low that all can afford
to buy. Try them.
-L.R. Smith has Just received choice
lot of FIke Potatoes. at his feed store.
- The telegraph announces the death of
Julia Dean, the well known actress. Some
years ago she was married to a Mr.. Paul
Hayse, but we believe the result was unhap-
piness and separation.
= We have received communication from
Judge Foster, which viii appear next week.
= See Carroll. Virgins, Cross & Co.'S
advertisement in his paper. They arc super.
Tor voFkmen and What they agree to do can
be allied OF.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
G. III. NICHOLS.

HEACHER of Vocal and Instrumental
Il Music. Ag't for the sale of Piano Fortes,
Organs. Melodeons, and Musical Instruments
generally.
Prescott. March Is, 1868. 46-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
PRESCOTT MARKET.
CORRECTED by
GEO. A. Dill.
PnEscorr, Wisconsin, March IA. 1868.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries.
Provisions, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14
Crane vines.

Extra Delaware, Concord and Diana vinea
from single eye AMI layers, for sale at prices
TO correspond With quantity Of vines.
3w 6. Il. NICHOLS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

The Rocky Mountain Herald adver-
tises fer single women. A thousand
Yankee girls, it says, could get husbands
and homes in Colorado before Spring.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

- A black.and-tap TERROR is the idol
Of New York for killing two hundred
RATS n four minutes,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

twill pay to advertise in the JOURNAL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

/ kiss'd her hand, a blaze of gems revealing
They were not brighter than her soul-iit
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

Prescott, Feb. %, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-14

and am also prepared to deliver packages or
light freight fJr others, to any part of the
City at
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-04-02
farm \ fireside.


80 ii is alleged. II is said that Blot pay
blow, and all the Lady's Books may print,
but yet there win be no good cookery in this
country till the control of the operation is
taken out of the hands of European servant
girls who never learned how to prepare a
meal. 1t must be superintendent by inteli-
gent and enthusiastic misiresses OF the OPP
Grafton, whose skin may develop from
knowledge, and whose gastronomie tastes
as well as their actual appeiites, will draw
them lovingly to their work.
But do not let us forget that cookery is u
simple thing in It's perfection. The immense
bills of fare, published in French, are a ter
Tor to lDusekecpers. Msieu Blot has fright
ened, perhaps, more than he has converted.
He has produced an impression that his
great science is difficult, complicated, obscure.
On the contrary like all truly great things,
its greatness is its simplicity.
The point to commence at, is the very al
phabet of preparing food. The examination
of every young woman, called to preside
over a household, should embrace these
questions =:
/. Can you make bread? If-yes, how
many times out of five, will you guarantee
1t not to be either too much risen dark in
color; sour; nubaked in the centre; not
enough risen; full of ''eyes;" or married by
some other defect, which you do not think
is your faults
.. Can you make coffee? yes, how Of
ten out of five times, will you guarantee il
fragrant aromatic; not bitter; stimulating
satisfactory?
>. Can you boil potatoes? Ifyes, let Us
see you do it.
And so on. These are but initial proceed
ings. If the doctor of medicine, the teach
or of logic, the professor of law, are inter
rogated for ten days before entering activel,
upon their profession, the guardian of tn
human stomach, the centre of mind, nerve
and muscle, should be tested us to capabili
ty for hundred days. What is the head,
1t achesa What is the mind,if it is dyspep
tic? What is the blood, if it feeds badly
Commence, ladies,a at the beginning. sha
we have good exhibition of cooking
Here's the COMMERCIAL for year to her VIII
makes the best loaf of bread, and the Tn
RUNE for two to the skillful one who brew
the best cup Of coffee.