Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-26
A Communication--P. v. Wise Heard
from.

We take the following communication
from the La Crosse Leader of late
date. 1t explains itself and is exceeding
ly rich. Mr.. w. has returned to Pres
cott,-reaching here two days in advance
of the paper containing this letter to his
friend Lutte; and therein lies much of its
richness:
st. Joseph. No, Nov. 10, 1869.
DEAR TE:-Though there have
been variauces between us on political
questions, yet as an opponent, there was
mettle in you that | always admired !;
and now that both of us have left the
field of our former contests, let us drop
all i'll feelings, if any such there were
and see if there were net some bright
spots along our pathway, even in Old
Pierce, sitting up there in the clear, cold
al, Of the Northwest.
Many are the pleasant "reminiscences
connected with our sojourn there. You
spoke through the River Falls Journal
ut the time that | brought ont the
Northeastern Democrat. We had many
little tournaments, and several times
crossed our swords in earnest. We were
younger then, Lutte, ard were less seri-
GUS than now.
We each had warm hopes and high
aspirations. We then had more conf
dence in men, and eagerly anticipated
a., f,,u.o W. ;,,,o,,;naI tbot ,Dur ,,otb
way would be over pleasant fields, gent
ly ascending. and strewn with beautiful
flowers; with bright faces reckoning us
onward and upward Ambition, Cour-
age and Hope furnished the motive pow
or. We entered the lists in tho race of
life with buoyancy, and sailed at times
under a full head of steam.
But, alas! for human plans and hu
man hopes!
We arc each of us far from our former
fields of labor, that made emulation yir-
/ tue.
We can look back, then, and see "what
might have been"
Bat let that go. You, / am glad TO
know, are in field where, if you prop.
eriy direct your indomitable will and
comprehensive mind, may be of real
benefit to the great Northwest. Your
press now is such that you can speak TO
thousands as your daily and weekly au
diences.
"Republics are ungrateful," are the
words Of the disappointed; but | believe
| can truly say that the good people Of
Pierce will! miss us.
Many are not appreciated until it is
| too hate.
l miss your smiling countenance, keen
wit, and those jokes that always made us
roar, as the nails flew out of the coffin
The mere reference produces good, jol-
ly laugh, even now.
But Lutte, wheat is down now, and as
that is the staple there. Tboss who struck
out too far must suffer much this coming
winter. 1t will be time to try the souls
of many.
Lutte, my boy, the past we have left
il has had its clouds and its sunshine
but the futurel OH there's the rub! 1t
may be well that it is hidden from u.s.
God, in his infinite wisdom, arranges all
things for the best. 1t might amman us.
make us shudder, if we could rend the
veil, and look forward into eternity and
behold what is yet in store for us-the
Is To Be.
Though all may be lost by a doubt.
vet we cannot silence the little fellow,
try as earnestly as we will.
My boy, | did not intend to become
serious, and will not.
Let me take thy warm hand in mine,
look upon thy delicate form, listen to thy
mellow, muscal voice, and enjoy a good
laugh.
My boy, goodbye. p V. WISE.
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