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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

Sec. 3. The boards Of supervisors Of the counties
OF Winnebsgo and Milwaukee are hereby authorized
furnish suitable rooms, other than the court house
in their respective counties for the Of the court or
the appointed 20 be held In such counties The
said court s hereby authorized 70 hold the terms
thereof In such ROOMS as-shsn be 80 provided ~
Sec 4. The Office OF the clerk Of the supreme court
shall be kept In the capitol 10 the city OF Madison.
See. 8. This act shall taIe effect and be In force
from and after the first day of May next, and all
wrts, process and proceedings made before this act
Is Ia force returnable 10 the September term OF said
shall be deemed and taken 70 be returnabe to
the June term.
Approved February 20, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 4, 1865. ]
ruAprpp IN n~vD.r

AN ACT 10 construe sections one and two Of chapter
100 Of the general laws Of 1882 and to amend sec
ton two Of said chapter.
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. II was and Is the true intent and mean
ing Of sections and OF chapter $50 OF the gen.
ers laws passed in the year 1859, and Of all other
laws heretofore enacted in this state prescribing and
limiting the rate Of Interest that interest should not
compounded bear interest upon interest unless
an agreement 20 that effect clearly expressed In
writing and signed by the party to be charged there
with. -s
Sec 2 section two OF chspter f6o OF the general
laws Of 1859, Is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following 'sand In the computation Of interest
upon any bond, note other instrument agree
ment interest shall not be compounded, shall the
interest thereon be construed 70 bear interest"
Sec. g. This act shall take effect from and after its
passage and publication.
Approyed March s. 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 3, 1851

AN ACT relating to counties and their boundaries
and amendatory Of section IS Of chapter two of the
revised statutes. - Is ..
The people OF the state OF Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Section 5s Of chapter two Of the revised
statutes is hereby amended that the same stall
read as follows, to wit Whenever two counties are
ser arated from each other by river or creek, the
middle of the main channel OF such river creek
shall be the division line between them, unless other
wise provided IA the description Of the boundaries Of
such counties pr0oided that II snail be lawful TO
execute an writs and processes issued in any county
Immediately adjoiUing such river or creek, at any
place the waters Of such river or creek, immedi
stely adjoining and opposite the county from which
il was Issued.
Sec. 2. All acts parts of acts contravening the
provisions Of this act, hereby repealed, and this
act shall take effect and be In force from and after
its passage and publication.
Approved March a, 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
LAWS OF WISCONSIN.
OFFICIAL.
Published February %, 1s6s. ]
CHAPTER 4s-GENRRAI.


Published February %, 1851
CHAPTER 44-GEEERAL.
AN ACT TO prohibt the locking OF car doors upon
railroad trains.
The people Of tie state Of Wisconsin. represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section l. Il Is hereby declared TO be unlawful for
any officer, agent emplOye Of any railroad com
pany, operating any line Of railroad within This STATE
20 lock or cause 90 be locked any door Of any car
used Il tue purpose Of tram porting passengers upon
any railroad wiihn this state, while such car Is In
motion and o cup'ed by any person or persons as
passengers upon I'd railroad, except that sncn cafs
shall not be 50 locked 20 prevent free exit rsm me
cars at an times. IL is also declared % be unlaWiui
for any officer, agent emplOye OF any railroad
coupany 20 use or authorize the Of anV Kerosene
oil OF other material Of explosive nature for me
purpose Of lighting sny used for the transport
lion Of passengers upon any railroad in this state
rr0ui1ed. that said railroad companies shall have
three months time TO effect the changes as TO the light
ing their cars
Sec 2 Any person violating the provisions Of ne
preceding section shall be deemed guilty OF ms ne.
rneanor and upon conviction there Z shall be nneo
not less than twenty-five dollars more than one
hundred dollars
Sec g. This act shall take effect and be IN fores
from and sfter its passage and pubhcahon-
Approved February q, 1865
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 9, 1855
nuApTER g6-GREFRAI.

AN ACT TO amend section thrty-two Of chapter six,
of The revised statutes, entitled "of the public
printing and of the publication and distribution
OF statutes and other public documents"
The people of the state Of Wisconsin represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows; afs
Section L. Section thirty or Of chapter six g.
Of the revised statutes hereby amended as follows
Section 49, All publishers of weekly newspapers who
shall publish In their respective newspapers all the
acts, designated In the foregoing section, shall be al
lowed sixty dollars for such entire publication 10 be
paid OF the state treasury hereinafter provided
Sec 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after It's passage. as -
Approved March q, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21


Mary Gannou, of Wallsck's The
alter, died on Saturday afternoon, the
ODD ult. Her professional career ex
tended over a period of 80 years. She
was born In New York on the Sth of
October, 1929, and went upon the stage
girl of six years-she played at the
Old Bowery Theatre. On the first
night of Mr.. Lester Wallack's present
series of performances, when she APP
peared In 'Fhe Captain of the Watch, -
she deplored her inability TO act with
energy, aud said she was dying. The
last part she played was Mary Netley,
in "Ours," on the 9th of January
last; and when she laid aside her stage
dresses that night, she said that she
should never use them again.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 4. 1855
CHAPTER sI-GEsERAL.

ANAOT 10 amend subdivision 9 Of section and 10
repeal sub-dlviEon Of section OF ehspter 90 Of
the revised statutes, entitled 'of real property BY
descent" -
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as follows.
Section 1. sub-divsion Of section Of chapter %
Of the revised sautesis hereby amended 30 70 read
as follows: eff he shall leave Issue his estate
real and personal, shall descend 70 his widow; and IL
scend % his father"
Sec. g Subdivision Of section Of chapter % OF
the revised statutes and all laws conflicting with the
provisions Of said section ], as amended, hereby
repealed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 9, 1868 !
CHAPTER ol-GENERkt..

AN ACT to amend section 81, chapter Is, of revised
statutes ''of assessment and collection OF
The people uf the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section I Section ffty-two Of chapter eighteen Of
the revised statutes is hereby amended by adding as
follows And it shall be the duty Of the clerk OF the
board of supervisors before delivering such corrected
assessment roll to the supervisors 10 enter therein
poste each tract Of land assessed and under the head
Of taxes unpaid for previous years." the year for
which any tax remains unpaid FOR the preceding three
wears ana town. city and county treasurers, in giving
receipts for taxes unpaid for previous years. note In
such receipt the year for which such unpaid tax is due
on the tract of land thus receipted for. 4 ~ ss
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage and publication
Approved March 4, 1865,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 2, lscs.l
CHAPTER 5l-GENRRAI.

Published March 2, 1885,
CHAPTER 5l-GENKRAL.
AN ACT to amend chapter 1873 Of the general laws Of
1863 relating to the laying out OF highways
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly. do enact as follows;
Section J. Section one Of chapter 13S Of the gen
era laws Of 1868 Is hereby amended 50 as 10 read as
follows: "seciion /. The county board Of supervi-
sor Of each county shall be commissioners TO lay OUT
survey and establSh highways extending through or
into two or more towns, along OF near the town
line between two or more towns In such county
Sec. 2. Section two Of chapter lSo Of the general
laws Of 1868 is hereby amended 50 as 70 read as
follows s'sec. 2. Upon petition of not less than
thirty resident freehoders. and not less than nieen
from each town through into which, or along and
nesr 10 the line Of which IL Is proposed 70 lay suen
highway PRAYING the laying OUT surveying and estao-
fishing OF public highway extending into or through,
or along and near the line between az least two Of
the towns Of such county the said board Of superyi
sors shall proceed to lay out survey and estsp isn
such highway. II In their opinion the public good VIII
| be thereby promoted"
Sec g. Section three Of chapter 132 Of the general
laws Of 1863 is hereby amended by inserting aiteI
the word 'through" in the last line but one OF said
| section and before the word (which" In the same
line, the words for al ong and near 30 the line OF
| Sec 4 This act shall take effect and be IN force
from and after its passage and publication
| Approved February %, 1868
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
a BOSTON ladY enterinp a \

"A Boston lady entering a railroad
car, few days since, was politely Of
fered seat by its occupant, who rose
to give it to her. As there were unoc-
cupied seats in the car, the lady de-
clined the officious offer. and requested
the man to allow her to pass; but. at
the same moment extending her hand
TO him, she said: ''But first give me
back my wallet" The theft, taken by
surprise, put the wallet into the extend
ed hand, and skunk out of the car.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 2 Isos I
CuapTrp "A Gr,vr.r

AN ACT repeal chapter III Of the general laws Of
1867 entitled ian act TO repeal chspter Isl OF the
general laws Of 1864 entitled san act 70 amend sec
ton 80 Of chapter IL Of the revised Statutes entl-
tied of county courts"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do ensct IS follows:
Sc ton l. Chapter III OF the general laws Of 1857
entitled can 70 repeal chapter 1S7 Of the general
laws % 1854, entitled an act 10 amend section IS Of
chapter III Of the revised statutes entitled of county
courts Is hereby repealed, aud said chapter Isl Of
the session laws Of 1864 Is hereby restored.
Approved February 90 1s6s.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 0, lS6S.l

AN1ACTtto amend section one Of the general laws Of
1861, entitled "of medical societies a"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section Section one Of chapter 90 Of the general
laws OF 1861 emit led fof medical societies is here
by amended by adding thereto follows and that il
any praeticing physician or surgeon shall write or
cause to be written any prescription recipe in any
characters figure cyphers other than in the Eng
lsh or Latin language, general In use among medical
practitioners ne or she shall be deemed guilty of
misdeneanor, and shall be punishable for every such
offence by a fine Of sum not exceeding twenty five
dollars and not less than five dollars. .
Sec 2 This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 4, 1868
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 2, 1861
CHAPTER B-GENERAL.
Az AOT 10 leasIIEe dissection.


The eople Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Il shall be the duty Of each and every
public officer having the charge OF dead bodies such as
are required TO be buried at the public expense, TO
deliver 10 any member or agent OF county or state
medical society on presentation OF an order signed
bv the president OF secretary Of such society each
and every dead body Of persons dying under MS
charge unless within fortyeght hours after The death
OF such person orpersons the friends or relatives shall
claim the same for interment- s-r. -
Sec 2. IL shall be the duty Of escn and every such
officer having in charge the dead body Of such person
20 notify the friends relatives Of the deceased, OF
the death OF such person, and in event 20 deliver
the same the surgeon until they are so notified and
express willingness that the body shall be 50 dis
posed Of
Sec 8 Il shall be the duty Of each and every such
officer after complying with the provisions OF section
two Of this act TO deliver each and every dead BODY
under his charge 70 the surgeon first complying with
the provisions Of section Of this act, II such ON
eers personally satisfied that the dead body so deliv
cred shall be used only for the advancement and pro-
motion Of anatomical science within this state.
Sec e. This act shall take effect and be In force from
and after its passage and publication.
Approved February 70, 1858.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 2, 1s6s. ]
rnInrru 90 Orr.n

AN ACT to amend section one chapter 32, Of the
vised statutes, entitled 'of the public health
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section l. The words Justice Of the peace in the
first line of section one Of chapter tbrty-two Of the
revised statutes hereby stricken out and the said
section is amended by inserting ia lieu thereof the
words f'bosrd Of supervisors"
Sec. q This act shall take effect from and after its
passage and publication ...
Approved March 4, 1865
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published March 9, lses.I

AN ACT concerning judgments rendered by justice,
of the peace. - s'ts4 e
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section 1. No Judgment Of justice Of the peace
shall be declared void by any court of this state for
the reason that the trial Of the cause In which such
Judgment was rendered was held In a house or In a
place room appertaining thereto, in which sro1 &,
spurious ardent, intoxicating liquors, were at the
time of such trial sold, bartered or given away
Sec 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after Its passage.
Approved March a. 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

subdivision, 10 be known as subdivision four of said
section, which shall be follows: When the defend
ant has BEEN guilty Of fraud In contracting the debt,
mourning the obligation for which the action 10
brought or IN coneeang spoang Of the property,
for. the taking detention conversion Of which the
action Is brought
from and after It's passage.
Approved March 1853 -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

A GENTLEMAN, WHO SUFFERED
n for years from Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay, and all the effects of youthful iDdfscretion,
WILL for the sake of suffering humanity send free 70
all who need IT, the recipe and directions for max
ing the simple rennedy by which be vas cured
Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers exc
dence, JOHN b. OGDEE. A2Qedar st., New ForE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
70 CONSERVATIVES.

TKVHE REV. EDWARD A. WILSON +,
III viii send free OF charged to al who desire
it. the prescription with the directions for making
ana using the simple remedy By which he
cured of severe lung affection, and thst dread
disease Consumption. His only object is TO benefit
the AFFLICTED, and he hopes every sufferer win Try
his remedy, as IL will cost them nothing and may
prove blessing. Please address,
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. los S1uth second Street Wiliiausburgh. New
-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
Published February 26, 1865

AN ACT to repeal sections and Of chapter -, OF
the general laws Of 1886, entitled can ACT to protect
the hopgr0wing Interests o. the state and indicate
the size OF boxes used fer picking hops in WILSON,
sim
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin represented in
senate aud assembly, do enact IS follows:
Section l. Sections one. three and four OF chapter
20 of the general laws Of 1866 entitled can act 20
project the growing Interests Of the sste and In
dcae the size OF boxes used for picking hops In Wis
cOnsin,r are hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be IN force
on and after the first day cf July next.
Approved February p, 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

ceutist has discovered 3 remedy for rheumatism,
which he believes to be infalzble. We are person.
ally eogniz ant of some txtraoIdinaTy cnres it has
,ffecied. 1Ee price is tIiiBg- one dollar only
snd many men would cheeFiuliy give nifty for q
rain cure of this dreadful sud wide spread dis
ease METCAIFE is advertising this rems dy in ali
the leading papers of the cCuntry. and the sale Of
his 6REAr RHEUMATIc RRIEDY IS already very
extensive" - Brooklyn TINS
ii B05ToERH SONS. Wholesale Agents, Mil
verkaa
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
inflammation.

INFORMATION GUARANTEED TO
II produce a luxuriant growth Of hair upon bald
head beardless face. also receipt for the remov-
al Of Pinples, Bitches, EruptOns, etc, On tbs
skim leaving the soft, clear and beautiful, can
be obtained without charge by addrs ssiug
TH05 +. CHAPMAN, Chemist,
msy7Cwly s23 Broadway, New York.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
HoLLowAY's PMS. -Impurity of the

HOLLOWAY 8 Pills. -Impur1tY OF the
Bloot. Health consists in purity ofthe fluids and
solids which compose the human body; IF the bleod
becomes vitated 1t in1ects the Whole 81 stem by its
course through every frre and tissus. Hollowsy's
Pills OF only expe1 all the hUmors which faint or
impoverish this vital element. but purity and
invigorate II, and by supplying gentle and whole
some stimulus 20 the circulation, they siren then
BY ALI drnppIste.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
TpubIIshed March, . 1865. ]

AN ACT TO amend section two Of chapter 127 Of the
revised statutes, entitled ''of arrest and bail"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented In
eenste and assembly, do enact follows:
Section /. Section two OF chapter 12T Of the re-
yised statutes Is hereby amended by adding thereto
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

UNCLE Sam. Answer as I call you.
Nick Bottom, the weaver.
HERALD. Ready; name what part
am for. and proceed.
UNCLE SAM. You, Nick Bottom, are
set down for Pyramus.
HERALD. What is Pyrsmus? lover
or a tyrantl
UNCLE SAM.-A lover that kills him
self most gallant for love.
HERALD. THAT VIII ask soma tears
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

lF.Hues AT Il OS6Ds Tue dCqudfub-
a pretty young girl who
Inn so we'll that be told her if
b accompany MIN to the Uni
5 he would marry her as soon
arrived at New York. She
p 60 with him, bnt after he
en her some money to bay
5es, &C., she disappeared. Mr..
therefore, offered to a gems
.n dollars if he would discover
.reabouts of his inamorata,
en the gems d'drn1es arrested
a charge of bribery. Knopf
ably be imprisoned for three
and the young girl, who has
been arrested, will be sent to
,entiary for swindling.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

NOLUPTUARIEs IN perfume, your de-
sire Is gratfied: the FLOR DE MAYO" of PHALoE
& SON. is the mot exquisite extract distilled.
The beautiful flower from which il takes its name
il the most frsPrsnt floral product q the Western
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

Ds1EcaH Breathing and al ne Dissases % 81.
Of the Pulmonary Oro4ns
The BALsAM is introduced to the suffering public
after its merits for the positive cure of such diseases
have been fully tested. The formula from which If
is prepared Is referred to By the leading medical
journals as being equal 70 any prescription that
can b. made up fo- such diseases by the medical
faculty. The BALsAM is recommended By physi-
clans who have become acquainted with its great
success.
AS an ExpseJOFant Ia has No Equal.
Ministers and Public Speakers, who are so often
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remedy in This BALsAM. Lozsnges and waters
sometimes give relief but this BALsAM taken a few
times. will insure permanent cure.
VIII the afflicted clergymen test its meritsf
in. HARRIS & Co, PropEietoFs, Cincinnati
Ohio. Sold by al Druggists. octiscwIv
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21

Group. "A lady in New Haven speak
ing of Co.'s OoUGa BABzAM says she / st tGo dar-
lug Children win Group, and was in desl ar when
the third and last Was sttacFed. but his life was
spared through Co.'s UoUGA BALsAN. She advises
alt mothers TO keep it on hand. 10 case Of emer
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
AYer's CherrV Peetoral.


X 8. j
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-21
THE STAGE.
Actors What They are Worth Peeanl-
From the Philadelphia Ctr ITEM

a paragraph has been going the
rounds of the newspapers, which pro-
fesses to give the incomes of actors, the
amounts which they are respectively
worth. and the proportions of the gross
proceeds which they nightly share with
the managers of theatres during en-
gagements. The statements are, many
of them, incorrect. In order to put the
public in possession of correct informa-
ton in regard to the matter. we give
the fnllnw1nn xzhinh Hua haun nhtair.nd