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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
DEATH OF HON. THAD.
DEUS STEVENS.

Hon. THADDEUs STEVENS died at his
residence IN Washington at IL o'clock on
Wednesday night He was born in Cal.
edonia Co. VT, April 4, 1893. and was
therefore little over 10 years of age.
His failing health has for months given
warning of approaching dissolution, and
his death, white it has saddened. has not
startled the nation. Possessed of ample
wealth, welding large Influences in pub
lie affairs, it is his browning glory-a
glory that will forever halow his memo.
nv, and rest like benediction Oh his
grave, that he always laborsd for the in
teresis of Humanity in its broadcast sense
--labored to uplift the fallen. strengthen
the weak, and free the enslaved.
The st. Paul Press gives the following
very just estimate of Mr.. STEVENS as a
public man.
With power of terse, compact and
vigorous speech excelled by none, with
an iron will, undaunted courage and
great force of character, be still lacked
the wise moderation. the tact and the
discretion which are essential attributes
of great parliamentary or party leader
He goaded, rather than lead, and was
more prominent RS an agitator than sue
cessfu as gaide. But among the men
whom history will place in the foreground
Of the great contest for free American
Nationality. few will occupy higher
niche than Thaddeus Stevens. Not al
ways wise or judicious in his methods, he
was always brave and true to the lofty
purpose of his life, and bis intrepid soul
inspired and braced up millions of lesser
mon to the great work Of whose final
consummation he was permitted to catch
q glimpse. The labor of bis life was
well ended. His work was well done.
His mission was accomplished, and like
shock of corn full ripe, he was garnered
to the great granafy of the grave.
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Grant for President, BOysi

By the radiant stars abuve us,
Whore the spirits live that love us.
BY the green graves at our feet,
By The shout and song and chorus,
By the battle banner DER US,
We pledge the traitors sure defeat.
By the red ssined soil we tread on,
By the sacred soil we bled on.
BY the blood we freely shed.
lly the val0r of our brothers,
By the love we bear Our moth ers.
We follow where our fathers led.
By the dear ones at our alters,
By tls faith that never faliars.
By the hopes bevcnd the sky.
By The hcsy, that's hending DER us,
BY the martyrs gone before US,
We will conqued or we'll diel -
BY the battles. long and CORY,
BY thu yictOry and glory,
Which our h. ro brothers won,
By the souls that we inherit,
We will win and wear with merit
Nantes dropped at Lexington.
By the truth of song and sermon.
By the march we made with Sher man.
b. the bullets Sipgel sent.
By the fight and rout and rally.
OF sheridan alorg the Valley.
Grant shall he our President
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

PkRsoNAL.-FRANK DAeGETr. the writst
be with the heaviest body, the l'ghiest fancy
and The gayest spirit of any boy cxiant, called
ON MS tins week The partition was taken
down and he came in. 1t il always good TO
lie with him. FRANK. my Boy. you walk
wide, and yet some way you seldom seem to
stray from the straight way" and by and
by will be pretty sure to enter the narrow
gate
- Lieut.. /. F. KELLEY, who left here in
81 81 member of historic Co. B. 9th Reg,
has been spending few days in the county.
He lost an arm and received other wounds in
the service, and afterwards accepted COM
mission in the Veteran Reserve Corps, and
was finally mustered out about two years
since There is W; rm place in many hearts
IL this county, for every ono who belonged TO
Co. B.
- A. L. Cox, of Chicago, and Rev. E l..
BURNETT, f Rock Island. Ills, called on us a
few days since, after spending few days
with trends at River Falls
w. w. DAVIDSON. the father of Capt
YIN. Davidson. is Baptist Clergyman
He preached in Oscrola a short time ago, and
thinks Of settling in Polk county.
j. F. WILSON. of st. Paul sg't for Bow
ems Tobacco Mandatory. now includes this
town in his circuit. His personal presence
like the favor of his choice brands of cigars,
is very agreeable.
w. r. FINCH, who has for a long time
been foreman in the La Crosse Repn6iican of.
fee, and good deal of the time acting eli.
tor. is about to leave for San Francisco. to try
his fortune in the Golden Land. Mr.. Finch
takes with HIM the best wishes of very many
friends. and his tact. ability, industry and
correct habits will enable him to achieve sue
cess wherever he may go.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

Ths above cut represents Pillow AT
TACHMENT for blowing ia clover. weeds.
corn stalks, hazel brush. and stubbie of all
kinds. 1t is pronounced by all who have
used il, to be one of the most beneficial and
profitable implements which the farmer uses
1st-It entirely prevents the plow cloggiug
and covers every vestige of stubble. weeds
corn stalks. DC, however large or dense, with
out first cutting or breaking the same down.
2nd-All vegetable matter which grows on
the surface of the ground is placed so deep in
the furrow, az to be beyond the reach of the
harrow or cultivatUr.
3d-It is simple, light. and durable, with
out any machinery to get out of ORDER. Any
one can use it. and it can be attached TO any
pillow without expense
4th-It is cheap. so that every farmer NAV
have one. thereby enriching his land instead
of impoverishing it by destroying ature's
resiorative-the stalks and stubble.
5th-There are no weeds, or stalks or anv
other debris. left on the surface or along the
caps of the burrows, to disturb or clog your
drills when putting in small grain.
6th-This machine is warranted to do all
that is claimed for it. if used OIL good pillow
The Prairi. Farmer speaks very highly of
the r,t;litsr ne tl.;- At.---~-A e. ~.----s-
The Farmers Home Journal, Lexington.
Ky.,) July 9. 1868. says -
This simple contnvance is beyond doubt
one of the greatest helps which the active gen
ius OF inventors has given TO farmers. In
blowing in clover weeds. corn stalks or stub
BILE of any kind. the vegetable matter. im-
stead of clugging and retardng the progress
of the pillow, 10 put in the bottom of the fur
row, VIII re il must speedily decay and i'm
part its fertillzIng properties 10 the soil. We
saw one of th"m attached to a pillow. and
worked during the recent trial of reapers aud
mowers, at Ashland, and were highly pleased
with the effectual manner in which it re-
moved stalks and stubble, as were also a mum
Der of our best farmers who witnessed the
test
For IFS efficiency and vslue we refer far
mers in this county to Hon. J. W. Copp, Col.
d. ]. Dill, H. G. Marshall. ]. W. Barrett or j.
N. Todd who has used one in the worst place
possible, or any person who has seen it used.
Price 81 50 complete for use.
Phillips d Ernst, Sole Manufacturers, Cow
ington, Ky.
For Sale at Prescott by; NJ. Stone d Go.
At River Falls by, S. D. Dodge d, Co.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

Horatio Seymour is not parent now,
nor will be apparent after the election
Hartford Post.
A VERMONT Volunteer writes the New
York Tribune: 81 have great respect
for carpet baggers, having been one my
self during part of the time during the
late onpleasantness,' My carpet bag
was marked u. s.
The spirit of imitation is strong even
" ith Presidential candidates. 1t said
that when the intelligence reached st.
Joseph, Missouri, that Seymour was last
seen on his farm putting in new hav,
Bsir, who was in the place, Immediately
pnt in little old rye.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

sE The Round Table. a literary Democrat
ic sheet, of New York. which talks tn the
Trore intelligent men of the party. has an ar
tiele entitled The Democratic Blunder," in
which it says:
"These nominations LSeymour and Blsir1
have been great disappointment TO great
numbers is not to be disguised The con-
victiOn is prevalent that let the platfErm lie
what it may. this ticket that cannot be
elected Bat the platform itself is also a
disappointment. As regards the finances its
denunciations are dishonest
The article. after urging the policy of a
third party movement concludes.
HIforr estimates are correct. Mr.. Sevmour,
As the case stands, has nO chance at all He
would have nothing else but possibly some
thing more ~ the event ofthe nomination OF
Er. Chase by an independent convention"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Resolution.

RESOLVED. BY the common council OF the
city of Prescott, that the snm of ($50) fifty
dollars, be. and the same is hereby levied up
on the taxable property of the city of Pres
colt. for the purpose of paying a judgment
against said city. wherein II. A: Jay. John
Harwell and Geo. a. Holt are plaintiffs, and
CITY OF rescott defendent
w. r. GATES. DANIEL j, DILL,
City Clerk. Mayer.
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the Common COun-
Gil of the City of Prescott, on the Cd day Of
August. A. d, 1868
w, r. GATES, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

SEYNoUR's AcoEPTAxcE-The Chicago
Republican. says OF Mr.. Seymour's letter Of
The bulk of Seymou,'s letter is. however.
a water Cruel disquisiiion upon. the infamy
Joker said. whsn the doctor spread over his
breast mustard plaster. There's a great
deal OF mustard for So little meat" The gem
fences are xce. dinghy pungent with the con.
iimrnts of rhetoric. The flavor is the same
as that OF Blair's letter. but its quality is diff
fprent, Blair's is the unadulterated article !;
ssyrour's is sn inpuTs manufacture.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

WHERR THE MoxEr HAS GoSE.-Mr Sey-
mour in his letter of acceptance is very anx-
ious 10 know what has been done with the
money drawn from the people the last eight
years. Th, Chicago Republican says -
We can answer the question in great part.
A sum considerably greater than that repre-
sented by the present national debt was ex
pended in putting down a rebellion Inaugural
ted and carried an. 20 considerable extent
bv the Democratic delegates from the South
in the convention which nominated you for
the Presidency Some ofthe money was shot
out of Enfield rifles and cannon at Forrest
and his piundering followers. Some of it
dismaniled Semmes' pirate ship-the Ala
hama the coast of Franre. Some of u
tell prey To Confederate maraudeIs. Grant
deposited some oft behind the ramparts of
Vickshurg, in the shape of sixty.four poun
dPrs. Some of it paid the expense al pr"tec-
ling the lives and property of the loyal cit
liens of New York city during tn, big draft
riot. in July, 1863. Some of IL has been em-
plOye ed 10 discharge the obligations of the
country. by way of wages aud boz mites due
the nations defenders. Some IT il has been
devoted 60 the reduction of the public debt.
Some of il has been used to defray the cur
rent expenses of the Government. For fur
er Wells letter to Mr.. Allison. recently pub
lshed, and containing full meal Of informa-
ton on this subject.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Resolution.

RESOLVED. By the common council OF the
city of Prescott that the sum of five hundred
dollars, for general city purposes. be, and the
same is hereby levied upon the taxable prop
erty of the city OF Prescott, TO defray the ex.
penses Of said city for the currant year
w. r. GATES, DANIEL !. DILL,
City Clerk. Mayor.
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Prescott, on the I'd day of
Ausust, A. ID. 1868.
w. r. GATES, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court, in probate. IN ;ha
matter of the estate If n y. Powell. de-
ceased.
ON READING ard filing the petition OF
vi. ~ Powell, and II. A. Powell, admin
istrators of the estate of N. n. Powell.
deceased, representing that among other
things. that they have fully administered the
estate of said deceased. and praying that
tine and place be fixed for examining and
allowing their Account of their administration;
il is ordered that said account be examined
before the Judge of this Court. al his office,
in the City of Prescott, on Monday, the 7ti'
day Of S ptimber, A. d. 1868, at 10 o'clock.
A. NJ And il is further ordered, that
notice thereof he given TO all persons in
ter stad by publishing copy 0f this o.
der for three successive weeks. once in
each week, in the Prescott Journal
newspaper printed in Prescott prior 70
said day Of heaIiug.
WM. HowEs. County Judge.
Dated August 9TH 1868. i5-w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

LEWIS MLL.-Last week we visited L. s.
It L. =. Lewis Saw Mill, on Lost Creek, in
the town OF Ell Paso. This is one of the best
mills in the county. tits 90 by 50 feet, has
Is feet head, and is furnished with the best
best machinery. They can saw timber IS
feet in length If desired. They have now on
hand good stock of seasoned butternut,
oak and maple lumber. suitable for cabinet
and other mechanical work. smoothly sawed
and well stuck up. The mill is but miles
from Ellsworth. and cannot help but prove
profitable investment.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

~ The ST. Paul Pioneer. speaking of
the death OF Hon. THADnEUs STEVENS. says :
We have no tears to shed over the death of
this bad old man" Such utterances are dis
creditsble to journalism. The rancor of par
ty strfe-the malignity of partisan feeling
should cease with ebbing life. and never
strike its envenomed darts through the grave.
cloth which shrouds the dead.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
~DEATHS,

Died in this city, Aug. 9th 1869, MOSES
l. Mccoy.
Mr.. Mccoy has been resident of this city
for the past fifteen years, during which time
he has followed the river during the summer
seasons We understand that the only living
relative he had lie mother, who now resides
somewhere IL Ii Conan County, Pa.
Pennsy lvania papers please copy
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES, IT'S Cars
rs, CHARACTER. CoSDucr AND RESULT" by
Hon Alexander Il. Stevens is the title of
valuable work just issued by Zeigler, McCur-
oy d CO., Chicago. ILL.,, and st. Louis, No.
To us this is one of the most interesting of
all the works produced by the war, M. Ste-
phens. with rare ability. keeps unhagging
interest of the reader. while he discusses and
describes. in most clear. candid and states.
manlike manner. the different phases of the
conflict.
He has adopted the colloquial style, and
the book gives a series of supposed discuss.
ions between himself and three visitors, who
represented the views of Radical Republicans,
the Conservatives and the War Democrats.
This method ofwriting serves to give life
and interest to the whole history. Mr.. Ste
phens differs from all other historians of the
war in regard 10 its cause he maintains his
position by series of mastery and most
carefully framed arguments We would state
here that we disagree with many of The con-
ciusions drawn by Mr. Stephens, but no
thinking man can fail TO admire the cngency
of his logic, the power of his arguments, the
elegance and simplicity Of his languare. and
the wonderful ingenuity with which he
weavcs these together to form the intensely
interesting work before US.
This most valuable work is sold only by
subscription, and the Publishers want an ag-
ent in every town and county
Agents wanted for this locality, to whom
liberal inducements will be offered.
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For &aEa.

A good farm sitaate0 seven miles fro-i
Prescott. aud enc n + from Clifton Nu-,
containing 80 acres - aces Of ;f1her in
el.d.d % aar4s -
teams eff horses. cows aud yo3ng ca3 Il aiSo
a Reaper Secder. and all other farming uten-
sis. also thr present growing crop. For
terms apply on primisas
j. ALVERSON.
Clifton. June 23d. 1868 Iowa
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
kE The st. Paul Press saws.

The st. Croix and Superior Railway has
passed into the hads of Ezenali Boody. Pres
ident of the Toledo and Wabash Valley Rail-
road, and his friends. who will push the road
on to completion ~ fast IA possible. We are
informed that the new Company will CON-
pl,te 40 miles north from Hudson this wear.
This i'll give us another connection with SUI
perior.
This may be so. hut the people have heard
similar story 40 many times, that they don't
take much stock in it,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
THE pURLIC FAITH.

Win pat!.c faith as an unfaiing law.
.Ac ns:'oR, X PscinIus, viii sweep over
golden sands. ~. ike Md =. it will
Change into s,'d ba,cyrr i, touches
Eerl. thea, the ,nb.c faitn rs the open
ssss.nc . +. .a-t y'u ran desire; keep
): ~ you woad keep the philosopher g
atone Of fable, ha'lag which YOU have
81
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Farm SCR SaEc.

For sale l02 acres first quality farming
lands, living on the Prescott and Hudson road.
SIS miles from Prescott and Is miles f:oni
Clifton, and 10 acres OF timber in Trinbelle
woods. Also. the present growing crop on
IS acres of above land, a good Mccormick
Reaper, l span heavy work horses | good
wagon, and seeder, with the above If de-
sired. For terms enquire ON the premises.
S. McILROY.
July IA, 1867. I2-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Estray Notice.

Taken up by the undersigren in the City
of Prescott on the Sd day of August. 1868.
One Bay Horse, about years old. three white
feet. white stripe in forehead. The owner is
requested to prove property. pay charges and
tpke in a-sv. Il. ". REnAON.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
HOLMAN 81 GAUMAN.

DEALERS ia all kinds cf Cabinet Ware.
~ Orange st. Prescott. Wisconsin. Wa
keep constantly on hand large stock CT
Cabinet Furniture, Ready Made Collins, &c.
and the public ore invited to call and SEQ US
before making their purchases. Charges rca-
sonable. for cash Gully
HOLMAN L GAUMON.
Prescott, Feb. 90. 1863.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
HORSE STOLEN.

Stolen or Tuesday night last my black
mare. about nine wears old. long switch tail.
off hind leg es larged below the thigh, narrow
white streak in name near the left shoulder Il
srckiug colt A liberal reward viii he paid
for her,.return or information leading to her re-
covory j. A. MOORE.
Clifton. Jnlv Is. 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

NEW GooDs.--+Io. A. DILL has Just re-
turned from market with a fresh supply Of
New Goods. and invites the patronage of all
his old customers, and every one ese He al
ways keeps the largest stock and best assort-
ment in town. Fresh Groceries of all kinds.
at lowest prices
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

GE- A convention of the friends of the i'm.
provement of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers
will meet at Prairie du Chen, Wis.,, on the
18th day of November. 1868. TO devise meas
urss for speedily transforming the present
channel inte a great highway for the products
Of the West to an Eastern market.
Delegates are invited from the States Of
Wisconsin. Minnesota. Iowa. Missouri. Kan
sas and Nebraska, and also from the great CT
ties of the East
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

TooNBs-who ought to know. tor he
had foremost hand in it-declared in n
recent speech that "the war was produc-
ed by the defea.ed Democratic party in
1890" Though every one knew this to
10 fact, IL has never before been so
oFfSly acknowledged by. a Democrat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

TEE worchester Spy has prepared the fol-
lowing epitaph 10 be used next November:
Here Lies,
Without hope of Resurrection,
All that remains of
AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
falsely so called).
His appalling crime was to have sacrificed
Million Lives
And MANY thousand Millions of Treasure
In fiendish struggle 10 perpetuate
The accursed SYSTEM of
AMERICAN SLAVERY.
In the presence of this one enorniity
1t would be mockery to utter
The name of any
VIRTUE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
Republican Assembly District
Convention.

A Republican Convention FOR the Assembly
District comprising Pierce County. will be
held at ELLSWORTH. SATURDAY. AU-
GUST 18TH. 1868. at o'clock p. NJ. for
the purpose of electing three Delegates to the
Republican Congressional District Conven-
ton, 10 he held at La CIusse. Aug 2e. 1868.
for the purpose Of nominating s Member of
Congress for the 9th District.
Each town will be entitled to the follow
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the subscriber,
either bv Note or Book account. are
hereby requested 20 call and settle the
same. on, or before the Is. Of August,
next, and save costs. in Mckee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

Wharf.-The wheat crop is better than last
year. and the quality as good, at least GEO.
Dill has opened the wheat campaign by con-
tracing with Mr.. DALRYxPLE TOR 40, 0v0 bush.
ala
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Mrs. ". 81. Nsnrkle.

TRAILER IN millinery aud Fancy Dress
1 |Goods All kinds OF Millinery and Dress
Making done 10 order. Store in Cocks bull
9 ing. on Broad Street.
Prescott April 4: 1863. 49-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

~ "WBAT THE PEOPLE SAY."-
DO you wish anything in the Restau.
rant line, call and see Johnnie Stephen.
son, ON broad st.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

tE NEwELL's Restaurant is the place to
go for confectionery, ice cream..ummer drinks
etc. New, clean. neat. its patrons will be
promptly served at low prices. A good lrnch
at all hours. Drop in.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
The Tax List.

The Tax Deed Notice for the taxes of 1865.
will be found ON the third page of this paper.
Those interested will examine without any
half as large As similar ones a few years ago.
but while this fact is not directly profitable
to the printers. il affords gratifying evidence
ofthe improved condition OF the county, and
state of affairs more profitable to all
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14

sE See card of GEo. SMITH d BRe.. at
Diamond Bluff They are doing a general
Merchandising husinesa. and buying grain,--
Competition will give farmers good market
at the Bluff.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-14
WHOLESALE DEALEas II
Estray Notice.

Taken mp by the subscriber. in the City Of
Prescott. ~. one pair Of work haTses. One
hav horse with four white fcet and star IN
forehead. about seven years old. One sorrel
horse left hind foot white. star IN forehead,
about nine years old. The owner Is request
ed "a prove property, pay charges and take
them away. W. Ii. YORK.
Prescott, July 4, 1865. l2-w3
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THE TWO SOLDIERS.

''Let the President dispense the carpet
ssg State Governments ~. p. Blair
LrT rs HAVE PEAcE.-U. S. GRAM.