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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
From Prescott 10 New York,
INTERESTING LETTER FROM REV. VIM. GUILD.

INTERESTING FROM REV VIM. GUILD.
A night and day on board the steam
Ell Tom jasper passed pleasantly away
and we disembarked at La Crosse at 3
o'clock p. NJ. don't mean to have it
understood however, that the very great
attractiyeness of the boat or IFS surround
ings contributed anything more than an
intinitessimal share in causing forgetful-
ness of time or fatigue. have enjoyed
more comfort in all particulars regarding,
state-rooms, food, and polite attentions
from the officers on much smaller, and
much less pretentious craft of the same
line of steamers. She is a substantially
built boat, plainly, not elegantly finish
ell or furnished, and with very powerful
engines. | should suppose her capable
of moro than ordinary speed. One Of
the officers patronizingly told me that
her running time from Prescott TO La
Crosse was tavelUe hours including stops.
We were Just fifteen hours this trip.
The chief pleasure Of the journey was in
contemplation of The ever grand and
charming scenery of the Mississippi riv-
err, a description of which is unnecessary,
being perfectly familiar to all residing in
your region.
Having six hours of leisure before the
departure of The evening express train
for Milwaukee, l called upon our friend,
and late fellow citizen, Lutte A. TAYLOR
ESQ, of La Crosse. Lutte was as full
" OF the milk of human kindness" and
good nature rs ever, and treated us to as
thorough view Of the city and its at
fractions rs time would permit. First
of all we inspected the Pomeroy building
" from garnet to cellar" visiting the GEL
ebrated g sanctum" gorgeously decorated
with costly furniture and carpets, and
combining the drawing room and count
ing room in one magnificent display of
splendor. "BRIcK" was not at home,
and the democratic atmosphere was not
oppressive. His "phiz" however was
ever present wherever we turned, some
times on canvass, sometimes on paper.
Full lengths, life size, bust pictures, pro-
files; before and behind and on both
sides always TO greet you. One of the
first sights 10 shock my republican eyes
was tragic statuette of Gen. BUTLER,
staggering under the weight of an i'm
mense " spoon" which he had shoulder
ed, while at his feet were innumerable
little spoons begging with mourniul eyes
that they might be spared coRfiseat, IN.
"Old Swivel Eye" needs them not,
while his servant with ruthless hand
"gathers them into" the gents capacious
pockets. This beautiful design of the
sculptor, Il believe he finished one more
and died. occupies position directly
over the editors desk. 1t is said, Il
don't youch for the truth of the state
ment,l that when "Brick" is at loss
for nm idea, or new democratic senti-
mont, that he has only to look at that
narrowing spectacle of Butl;r aud the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Gle inform US by what authority the
state grants the right to settlers to pre-
empt lands belonging TO railroad CON-
pany--lands in which the state has no
title or interest whatever? The only au-
thority he gives in his long arti>le is that
I" bill was introduced into the House of
Representatives last winter by Hon. G.
c. WAsHBuRN, a copy of which was laid
on tho desk, of the member from st.
Croix county authorizing the legislature
to pass just such law as they did on the
Ilth of March last"
Suppose Mr.. WAsHBURN did introduce
bill last winter, and suppose copy of
it was laid on the desk of the member
from st. Croix county, what then? Does
this give any authority to the state legis-
lature to enact Wise's presumption law?
Is this flimsy shallow statement the only
foundation for these presumption papers?
1t must be, for no other is given. Did
Mr.. WAsRBURN's bill, authorizing this
presumption act, become a law? If so,
print it and let the people read for them
selves the " authority" it gives.
If it did not become a law, the pre-
emption bill has no rity whatever.
We ASK THEM TO PRODUCE THE LAW.
Thus, it will be seen that this law rests
on no congressional authority. 1t is
State law and nothing more. By it, the
State Processes to give to settlers title
to lands that it has no interest in, what
ever. Some of these lands are valuable,
and the company when prepared to sell
them, will endeavor to secure the high
est price possible. But this wise law is
10 compel the railroad company to take
81 so per acre, or nothing.
With this plain statement Of the case
the occupants of these lands can deter
mine for themselves the value of the IL
tie this law has given them.
We regret as deeply as anyone that
so many choice lands have been SO long
withheld from market, thereby checking
the development of our county. But it
has been an evil impossible to remedy,
and for the existence of which no man in
Pierce county is TO blame. AT present,
and for years past. they have been the
property of a railroad company, and
when the conditions expressed in the
charter have been complied with, the
lands can be sold. Until then, they can
not be bought.
If Mr.. WISE induced any body to set
tie or these lands, with the pretense of
getting them title in any other way, he
did that which is wrong. Every hard
earned dollar the settler paid for pre-
empting his claim, according to this law,
is, in our opinion, thrown away. Into
whose pocket it has gone requires no
proof
We have not attacked Mr.. WIsE's law
from any malicious motive. Right glad
would we be if it did give the settler a
good and valid title TO his home. But
being firm in our belief that it does not,
we should be recrcaut to our duty rs
public journalists if we did not expose
the wrong as we defend the right.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

AT the close OF an article upon the
court house in the last issue Of the coun-
ty.seat paper, we find the following para
graph:
The Board of Supervisors have exercis-
ed \ commendable degree ofprudence in
this matter, as evidenced by their adver-
tisement for sealed proposals, laboring for
the Interests of the people by securing
the work sought ut the lowest possible
price, and their f4.al action will without
doubt BE- received with favor by majority
Of the people. We understand, however
that one member of the Honorable body
acted in this matter contrary to the wishes
of majority Of bis constituents, utterly
dsregarding the issue upon which he
was elected; as the sequel proved, though,
it made no material difference, the iney-
liable result not being affected.
Which member Of the county board our
observant friend has discovered "utterIy
disregardng" the ISSUE upon which he
was elected, we know not. We do know,
however, that the entire board acted in
harmony in ali plans pertaining to the
building of the court house, and that, in
the different votes taken while the sub
ject was under consideration the members
were unanimous. 1t matters not against
whom this attack is made 1--WE suppose it
is Mr. Carpentry it is very unjust because
the statement is very untrue.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Republican Senatorial Convention.

Republican Senatorial District Convention
will be held AZ the Court House in the City of
Hudson on Saturday, Aug. 2Sth, 1862 at O'Clock
p NJ, for the purpose of electing two Delegates
20 represent the 2Sth Senatorial District in the
Republican State Convention TO be held at Madi-
con. Sept. 1st, 1869.
Each County in said Senatorial District viii be
entitled to the following representation:
Ashland. /: Barron. 1; Burnett, I; Bayfield,, I;
Douglas, >. Polk ;; Pierce 70; st C-oix Il.
Dated Aug 10th, 1859.
HENRY u. BARRON,
PAINE CONVERSE.
ISAAC II. WING.
Rem Senatorial District Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
.T'6iC Aides. 'eni.

.TesC .ggcS. 'em.
Lost"
Notice to Vacate."
4" Saint Croix Valley Academy"
4" Notice to Builders" of bridges.
st. Croix Valley Medical Associa
ton.
The JOURNAL circulates in every
part of Pierce county, and in the St.
Croix Valley and adjacent counties. If
you desire to buy, sell or trade piece of
property; or wish to reach the public ear
with particular information, then send
us your advertisement-an and stamps!
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Republican Union State Convention.

state Convention Of delegates. representing
the Republican Union party of Wisconsin, is here
By called to meet at the capitol, in Madison at II
o'clock NJ, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1sT, 1869,
For the purpose OF nominating candidates for state
oiccrs to be elected at the next general election
and to transact such other business as msy be
deemed appropriate
Each senate and assembly district Of the state
will be entitled to two delegates.
Milwaukee, July Il, 1869.
j. II. Bingham, G. W. Hazelton,
J. r Bennett Allen Warden,
W Ii. Ramsey, a w. Starks,
A. Scott Sloan, A. Guesnier,
A. Haight, John I. Kingston,
Lutte A. Taylor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Robbery.
On Monday night last, the jewelry
store Of Mr.. PHILIP HAMMER, Of this
city, was broken into and goods to the
amount of 5000 stolen therefrom.
We understand that saloon on the
levee was entered Sunday night and
property stolen. A dose of cold lead
administered to such visitors would have
a salutary effect.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Col. o. G. JOHNSON, of Dane county, a
Scandinavian, who did gallant service in
the army, is mentioned as candidate
for States Prison Commissioner. The
Madison Journal vouches for his capacity.
Henry Aleinpell, of Sank county, a Ger
man by birth, is also mentioned as a can
didate for the same position,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
CRY AND COUNTY.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs.
FIRST WARD.

A Republican Caucus viii be held at the
Merchants Hotel. Friday. Aug. Goth. at ~
o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose electing two
delegates to represent said ward in the Re-
publican Assembly District Convention, to
be held at Ellsworth, Aug 25, 1869.
By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Prescott, Aug. 10. 1869.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
SECOND WARD.

A Republican caucus will be held at the
City Council Room, Friday. Aug. Goth, at
~ o'clock p. NJ, to elect five delegates TO
represent the second ward in the Assembly
District Convention, to be held at Ellsworth,
Aug. 25th, 1869.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Prescott, Aug. 10, 1869.
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Insurance.

AASSSsA SeHtLOs
1t ought to be known that one of the
most reliable and best conducted Life In
surance Companies in America is repre-
sented in our city. Mammalian" is its
name. This company employs no artful
devices in the prosecution Of its business
and its plans are justified by many years
successful trial. Integrity and ability in
management have placed this company
in the front ranks Of life insurance and we
can confidently recommend these DESTROYS
of effecting Insurance upon their lives TO
become acquainted with the "Manhattan"
through. its agent Mr.. B. N. MINER. Mr..
NJ. may be seen at McCray's Drug store
and he will call upon the people rs he
may be enabled.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
Republican Assembly District Con-
Vention.

The Republicans Of the Pierce County Assem-
bly, District are requested TO meet in Convention.
BY their delegates. AT the Town Hall in the town
OF Ellsworth, at Is O'Clock NJ. on
WEDNESDAY, August 25th. 1879.
For the purpose OF electing two delegates 10 rep
resent this Assembly District in the State Con-
ventioa to be held in Madison, Sept. LIST, to NOM
mate candidates for State officers: also to elect
delegates to represent this county in Senatorial
Convention TO be held in Hudson, Aug 2sth. TO
elective delegates to the state COnye ntion, from
the 18th Senatorial District.
The several towns and wards are entitled to rep
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
NOtiee 40 Lumbermen.

NOTICE is hereby given, that all trespassers
~ upon the Rail ROAD. Lands of the st CrOix q
Superior Rail Road Company, after this date, will
be prosecuted under the provisions of section fifty
three of chapter one hundred and sixty-ive of the
revised statutes of Wisconsin.
BY an order of the Department of the Interior
the entire control of said lands is conceded to the
state OF Wisconsin. and hereafter no settlements
or compromises will be made with such tFespassers,
but the logs and timber cut upon such land will be
seized and the offenders prosecuted as provided by
law SAM. HARTMAN,
State Agent st. Croix 81 Superior r. II. Lands.
Somerset, July S, 1869. 14-3m
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

EfeSRFEsSE s3cCtNeht'
Last Tuesday, as Mr. A. J. Short and his
teamster were passing with heavy load
of slabs from the steep bank of the lower
ferry across the Mississippi, on to the ferry
boat, the driver, who was on the load slip
ped and fell from his seat against the
horses, and under the wheels, which pass.
ed over bis body, crushing him fearfully.
The horses. becoming frightened, rushed
forward and the impetus which the hea Wy
load had gained sent them on to the fiat
boat and headlong into the river beyond,
where they were both drowned. The
team was valuable one, being priced at
$500. The driver is sup posed be fatally
injured. Mr.. SHORT also received some
bruises, but none of q serious character.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

The best assortment of Wall paper in
the city at Brill & Welch's
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
LOST !.

DY the subscriber, on the nth inst. on the road
y between Pre- scott and River Falls, Black
WATERPROOF Cloak Tue finder Will be rewarded
by leaving the same at the Journal office.
Mrs. j. Il. LYFORD.
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RObberu.

Glass just received by through boat from
d WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Owing TO THE Track The In
Crosse Leader mildly charges us with
4" switching off," because we favor the
nomination Of Senator Corr for Lieut..
Governor after expressing a preference
for Mr.. PouND. five have switched"
it is owing to the bad condition Of the
track in this section. The run" last
fall bust the turn-table, and oven de-
moral;zed the switehmen.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Save money by buying your Ii seed oil
of Brill d. Wclch.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Machine Oil, Whale, i ard, Castor and
all other Oils as cheap as the cheapest at
Nc Crays'
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
FrigRFEagg .fcCisgenf.

If you want picture frames, in good
style, call on Brill d WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

Owing to the great rush
for the Florence Sewing
Machines and other goods
at Porter's Book Store, he
has been unable to find
time to prepare matter to
fill his regular space this
week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20

ERnATUM.-In DIR. Billiards. testimony,
published last week, where it says" his. body
would have had livid spots if poisoned by
strychnine," it should read "migM have had
livid Spots" dc.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-20
PRESCOTT MARKET.
Corrected weekly by George -. Dan.

PRESCOTT, Wis, Aug. 10, 1869.
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PLACE.

Prescott, Wis, Apr. 20, 1869.
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Best style and warranted. Special attention IS
given to copying. Persons desiring anything in
this line, will find this the best
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-08-26
The Aerial Avitor.

Recent letters from CalIfornia-convey
the cheering information that the "Avi-
tor" the flying ship, which was to make
the air passage from San Francisco 10
New York IN a week or less, is not COM
plete failure, though it has the serious
objection to success, that the model now
exhibited will not lift and carry more
than eighty pounds weight. 1t is pro-
posed, however, to build "a new "AyiIor ("
one hundred aud fifty feet long and forty
feet wide, which, Theoretically, ougbt
to CARRY eight thoussud pounds. and
with favorable winds, to attain a speed
of ten or twelve miles an hour. AS this
is only q very good stage-coach rate, it
becomes a question as to the utility of
the "Avitor," even if it is a success
Theoretically, toe, the new machine Is
to be- safe from storms, for it would only
float in the widest hurricane, even II
itwas driven at the rate of one hundred
miles an hour, just as boat floats Will
the tide or with the current of river
The security from from all danger, the
projectors say, is that "the aerial shil
is wholly in the air." The same thing
has been said of certain castles in Spain
--Nelp York Post.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-08-26
Painless Digestion.

NO man" says Sir Ashley Cooper, ought 20
know by his sensations that he has stomach.
In other words, when digestion is perfect there
| is neither pain nor uneasiness in the region
where il takes place Nausea, want of appetite,
tiatulency, oppression after eating, shooting
pains in the epigastrium, a flushing of the face
at me al times, and furred tongue in the morn.
ing are among the direct symptoms of indiges-
ton. Constipation, biliousness, headache, ner-
vous irritahility, physical weakness, and low
spirits. are it's almost invariable acoompani-
ments All these indications of DYSPEPSIA,
whether immediate or secondary, are usually
/ aggravated bv hot weather.
The close OF summer is therefore tste season
| when the victim of dyspepsia most urgently
| needs Il tonic aud regulating medicine. uf
course every invalid has many advisers. One
! friend recommends one drug arOthcr another
but IN "A multitude of cOunSellOrs there Is not
ALWAYS safety. The STANDARD REMEDY OF THE
PRESENT AGE FOR INDIG EsTION, in all its stages
is HOSTETEERS STOMACH BITTERS
Time that proves all things, has established IT'S
reputation an imprcgnable iOundatlon,-the
spontaneous testimony OF millions OF intelligent
witnesses. No acrid oil or acid dotles its slim
ulatiHg principle; its tonic constituents are the
finest that DOtanical research has yet dlscoVereu
il combines the properties of gentle evaeuaht'
n blood deDurent, aud an anti-blhous medicine,
with invi operating qualities of the highest order,
and is admitted both by the public ana the pro,
fessiOn to be the suTest protection against al
diseases that are produced or propagated by
pestiferous air or unwholesome water, that has
| ever been used either in the United States or
| Tropical America
| In cases of constipation resulting from want
of muscular tone IN the intestines, the effect OF
the BITTERS is perfectly mart ellous aud
without the dangerous sequences Of mercury,
ii restores the disordercT liver to normal
condition.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-08-26
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting of the Guards Hose, Hook and
Ladder Company, held at their Hall, Wednes
day, evening August -, ls69, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted;
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty dis
poser of events TO take away, by death, sudden
and unexpected, our beloved brother, LOUIE
MERIT, member of this company in goOC
standing; therefore be it
ReSoIred, That while we submit with resigna
ton 10 the&ill of Divine Providence by which
our brother has been suddenly called away, we
will bow with resignation, and will cherish his
memory with respect, and deeply sympathizt
with the family and friends of the deceased, and
trust that they may he supported from on high
in this thei. trying calamity.
ReSOtred, That IN respect to the memory OF
our departed brother, We will wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days;
heSOiCsd That this preamble and resolutions
be placed on the records OF the company, ana
printed in the daily papers of the city, and that
a copy of the same be presented TO the relatives
of the deceased by the Secretary.
We also take this method OF returning our
warm and sincere thanks TO the Vigilant Fire
Company of this city for the kind manner in
which they assisted US in paying this, the last
tribute of respect TO our deceased brother fire
man.
HENRY MYERS,
CuAs. f. KLEvIs,
JAS. WATSON,
JAS. PETERS,
WIN MORRISON,
Committee,
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+ ACADEMICAL COURSE.

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under the advice of his Parents or Of the Fac.
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the Degree of BACHELOR OF ARTS.
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B. Department of Philosophy.
Degree of BACHELOR or PHILOSOPHY.
The Degree OF MASTER OF ARTS 10 conferred
on Students who have completed the course OF
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