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INTELLECTUAL CORRUFTTON.
From the Saturday Rsyiew.1

II 10 curious to reflect how much an author
may do to corrupt the heart or the head, and
how he may nevertheless, so long US he does
not sin in one point, escape all ceAsllre. If
he con only keep mis- book free from what Is
called immOrallty-that is TO say, IL he can
either Ignore one side of human conduct al
together, or else only touch upon ir in the
recognized conventional manner-he may
give his readers the talsest notions Of human
lite, ne may pervert their taste, he may rem
der them as weak as scntlmentality alone
can render them, he may lead them to relish
nothing that is not seasoned with the most
outrageous Incidents and condolences, and
he may still remain an author whose works
would be placed by any mother In the hands
OF any daughter. IL Is strange how blind the
respectable world usually Is to all literary
llcentious, it is held that 1t cannot be bad
book. We are inclined to question, however.
whether that which cOrrupls the intellect does
not do as much harm rs that which corrupts
the sO-called morality. The tendency OF n
great deal of tho literature Of the present day
ts to give people thoroughly false idea of
life. Our novels, with their sickly sentlmon-
tality, their morbid self.analysis, their hateful
sensatlonalism, help to train up q set Of young
men and young women quito unfit for thu
humdrnm duties and pleasures which must
constitute the greater part OF each ones life.
1t is not merely the rank and file OF our novel
lists who offend. Their tendency ls now, as it
always has been, merely to cxaggerate the
errors Of their chiefs. There Is not one Of our
leading novelists who has not much TO answer
for, and we hardly know OH whom we should
lay most blame. Mr.. Dickens, perhaps, ranks
as the chief offender for he II Is who has work
ed sentimentalty 10 such an extent as would
have raised, II that were possible, n blush
even on Sterne's brow When the author OF
the Sentimental Journey was going to play his
tricks on his readers eyes, at all events he
chose as his subject jackass, and q dead one
too. If death ls to he trlcked out so as to
work upon our emotions-if it is 10 be con-
stantly drawing upon our tears, we must con-
fess that for our part we feel less after-shamc
donkey than at those we have shed in
turn over Mr. Dickens long line of dying
heroes. At oil events, the Rev. Mr.. Sterne
only killed his donkey once; while Mr..
Dickens will never once for all kill Off
bis favorite charaotsr-hlS halfidlot or his
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Gpcciul Notices.

Es- CHARLESTON SAVINGS lNSTI-
TUTlON.-The following amounts have not been
oalco Will DO closed on the 3lst OF December all
persons Interested arc requested to bring in their
Pass Books and receive the amounts due them.
Those who have drawn the PIHsr instalmcnt, but
not the SECOND, will not find their names In this
list, as the fact OF their having drawn one in
stalnent Is an evidence that ihoy know of their
Interest In the Institution.
HENRY 8. GRIGGS. Treasurer.
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Strliii3crs.

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Works under the direction and superintendent
OF Dr. RAvEHEI.. 1t contains the same clements
OF fertility as Soluble Pacific Garo, except thai
II Is not furnished with ammonia II Is prepared
expressly for composing with cotton seed, which
furnishes the clement OF ammona-thc object lie.
Ing to render that sldc-product OF Tie plantation
available to the highest degree as an element Of
fertility.
S45 cash, or $50 OH Is. November, 1870 for an
proved city acceptance Oh other good security.
For further, and particular information, apply
to the undersigned,
J. N. ROBSON,
Agent for South Carolina,
Nos. ami Atlantic Wharf.
JOHN. s. REESE & CO,
General Agents Baltimore
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Sss- MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY
Oh the Cause and euro OF Premature Decline In
Man, the treatment OF Nervous and Physical De-
bllity, &c.
''Therc is no member Of society by whom this
book Will not be found useful, whether such per.
son holds the relation OF Parent Prccepior or
Clergyman."-AIedical Times and Gazette.
Sent by mall on receipt OF nny cents. Address
the Author, DR.. E. DEF. CURTIS, Washington,
d. G. sontI 1vr
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n o II j a UNI e JURS
MERCHANT TAILoRs

Have removed 10 No. 147 KING street, five doors
DsioM @ Their former stand, where they Will bc
ant tho public generally '''e''''''
MT. Jurs has Just returned from Tho North with
a large and well selected stock OF Forci,rn and
Domestic Cloths, Beavers, CootIn1a nnes,I,s T"'
Casslmcrcs and vestlnss oo'"''s'
ALsO,
,rh,n hae 81, ,m,,ssortmen: OF Cents Furnishing Goods
which VIII be aold at very small nroIt
Wentlemen In want OF any Of Ihe above art,olea
VIII 40 wei to call before purchasing olsswhere.
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ay- TO CoNsUMpTIYEs.-THE AID.

no TO CONSUMPTIVES.-T AD-
VERTISER, having been restored to health in n
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with q severe lung afIcc-
tion a"d that dreadful disease, consumption, Is
anxious to make known to his fellow. sufferers the
means or cure.
To all who desire It, he will send copy OF the
prescription used free OF chargc,) with the direc
tlons for preparing ana using the same, which
they will find SURE CURE FOR CoNsUMrTroS
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c. The object OF the nd.
ycriscr In sending tho Prescription Is to benefit
the afflicted, and spread Information which he
conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, 1t will cost them
nothing and may provo blessing
Parties wishing the prescription, will please ad.
dress REV. EDWARD a. WILSON, williamsburg.
Kings County, New York. novo smos
NT WORDS OF CHEER-ON THE
Errors OF Youth and the Folles OF Age In rela.
ton to Marriage and Social Byils, with a helping
hand for tho crring and unfortunate. Sent In
sealed letter envelopes, free OF charge. Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box p, Philadelphia,
Pa. sept25 3mos
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GaiIoring, &zr.
GLOTH II In e, LOGIN
FU MS HING 0ODS.
MESKE & MULLER,
No. s25 KING srREEr,
Gniloriug, &r.


Have just received and opened :, large and fine
assortment OF Mems Youths and BOy's CLOTH
I:,G. ING. FuRMiSiilNG GOODS, &c. Consisting OF
Elegart 0NERCOHTS. business and Dress Siiirs
White AID COorcd Shirts. Underwear Goods Xc
English and Domestic Half Hose, Aicyan,irr's
anu Couvisier'5 Kid Gloves, l.uckskn Doc,Sin
Chlfskin; Cloth Cassimerc, Twco,I: SIX nuI
Thread Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars. Cravats.
Nee Meek Ties, Pocket liandkerchicfS, Suspcndcrs,
Also. large and well assorted stock OF BROAD.
Ci.0mil CASHMERE, DOESkIN, BENy
CLOTH, &c, large variety OF the ndw stylc Pants
ana Vest Patterns, which OIlcr 10 Sell ly piece
yard or pattern. Or make up into garments by
measure, In the latest styles.
our sock has been selected With great care
an. prices marked very low, In plain figures
licing confident that we can Oi.cr Inducements
nneIhalled by any other house, we solicit hnvcrs
elsewhere. ' '''5
All orders will receive n'lr prompt ana yc.y
Entire satisfaction Is guaranteed.
octll mwf:imos
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To preserve and dress tho hair use Lyons Ka.
thairon. octo7 wfm,mo
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6perial Nolircs.

E1-THE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY.
JACOBS CHOLERA, DYsENTERr AND DIAR-
RHEA CORDIAL.-This article, SO well known
and highly priced throughout the Southern States
US Sovereign Remedy for the above diseases, is
now offered 10 the whole country.
1t Is Invaluable to every lady, both married and
single.
No family can AFFORD to be without It, and none
will to whom It's virtues arc known
For sole by all Druggists and general Dealers
DeWIE NOISE,
octll 3mosD8c General Agents.
N1- ERRORS OF YOUTH.-A GENTLE.
MAN who suffered for years from Nervous De-
bllity, Premature Decay, md all the effects OF
youthful ndiscretion, WILL for the sake of suffer
Ing humanity, send free to all who noed IT, the re-
ceipt and directions for making the simple rem
edy by Which nc was cured. Sufercrs Wishing to
proat by the advertisers experience, can do so
by addressing, with perfect confidence, JOHN b.
OGDEN, No. +s Cedar street, New York.
nov9 3mos
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SaS> a CARD.-A RG1MAN,
while residing In South America as Missionary,
discovered safe and simple remedy for the cure
Of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay, Disease OF
the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole
train OF disorders brought on by baneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured
by this noble remedy. Prompted by n desire to
heneht the an1icted and unfortunate, will send
the recipe for preparing and using this medicine,
In sealed envelope, TO any one who needs 1t,
free OF charge. Address
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station d, Bible House.
oct4 3mos* New York CItv
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fanen Goods, &r.

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A V 1 81 TO R
Once said II we only knew where the resident
Citizens made their purchases there should get
we'll served. To such we offer
DIRECTORY.
The ladies who desire the latest styles OF fash.
lonable Head Dressing, Curls, ChIgnons or
Braids, Go TO Nj. & A. ASHTON.
The gentlemen who desire to be prcsentablo in
Adonis attire, for Wigs,
Go 10 N. S A. ASHTON.
All who desire the best German Colognes,
Go TO NJ. L \. ASHTON.
For Diadem or Coronal Combs, all
DO to NJ. 4 a. ASHTON.
Those who require tho best Extracts,
Go to N. 4 a. ASHTON
Every one who desires good Hair Brushes or
Combs, Go TO NJ. L A. ASHTON
vi necessity ail who require good Tooth
Brush, Go to NJ. A. ASHTON.
For genuine Tale do Vents, oil must
Go TO NJ. & A. ASHTON.
For Hair Dyes and Regencrators, nearly all
Go to n. 4 a. ASHTON
In fact, all who require genuine goods from, the
following houses
Society IIygloniqus, | .IBailey's,
I.ubn's, g iAtkinsoi,s q
Cowdray's, g,GosneIl,s. 2
I'ivcr - Lowe 4 Sons .
Guerlain SiYarpey re
Henry Demarson, Isowlands / Sons, -
GOwand, .
AS also, Vcnis Goods in their limo from every
reputable manufacturer In the States,
Go TO NJ. d A. ASHTON,
Ne. 24o King street,
noy1 Five doors from Market street.
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Ge-THE SECRET OF BEAUTY LIES
in the use OF HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM for the
complexion.
Roughness, redness, blotchcs, freckles sun.
burn and tan disappear where It Ia applied, and
beautiful complexion OF pure, satn.IIc texture is
obtained. Tho plalnest features are made to glow
with hcallhful bloom and youthful beauty
Remember IIngan's Magnolia Balm is the thing
that produces these effects, and any lady oan SO.
euro 1t for 7s cents at any OF our stores.
To preserve and dress tho hair use Lyons Ka.
thairon. octo7 wfmImo
1sB- PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.-A
NEW COURSE OF LECTURES as delivered Al the
New York Museum OF Anatomy, embracing the
subjects: How to 1.-Two md What to 1.-Two for:
Youth, Maturity and Old Age; Manhood generally
Reviewed.; the Cause Of Indigestion; Platulence
and Nervous Diseases accounted for; Marriage
philosophIcally Considered, DC. These Lectures
win be forwarded on receipt OF four stamps, by
addressing: SECRETARY BALTIMORE MUSEUM
OF ANATOMY, No. u Yves, Baltimore street, Bal.
timors, Nd. aprlo nawf1yr
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.%J- BATCIIELOR'S HAIR DYE.-TuIS
splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world; the
only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable, in
Simultaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous
tints; remedies the Ill effects OF bad dyes; in.
vigoratcs and leaves the hair soft and beautiful
black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Per
fumers; and properly applied at Batchelor's Wig
Factory, No. - Bond street, New York.
mayl5 1yr
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

June 3oth. -Convention opened in
due form. A. Gibson, w. @. T., in the
chair, Sister Rogers appointed W.. v. T.,
and Bro. Searle P. w. G. T., pro tenn.
Bro. johnson, G. W. c., took the
chair, and VIM, Tucker was initiated
into the order, and admitted to seat in
the convention.
Bros. Wilson and Gibson, district DEP
uties, made general reports, showing the
condition of the order in Pierce County.
There have been eight lodges organized
since the convention in December last,
and the lodges are generally prospecting
and pressing on with the good work.
The remainder of the day was spent
in discussing questions connected with
the order, and the following resolutions.
which were reported by the committee
and adopted by the convention:
LIST. RESOLVED, That the convention
deems il inconsistent in Good Tenn.
plar, and violation of his obligation, to
lend bis vote or material aid in the erec-
ton of public hotel, when it is appar-
ent that intoxicating liquors will be
sold therein.
End. RESOLVED, That the proper
course for the friends of Temperance to
take in carrying on the reform is, lst,
Agitation; 3D., Agitation; 3D., Agita-
ton.
Sd. Resolved, That it is the duty of
every citizen to exert every nerve to
educate the public mind up to point
where they will strictly enforce pro-
hibitory law when enacted by our legis-
lature.
4th. RESOLVED, That the vender of
intoxicating drinks should be held re-.
sponsible for the destruction of life and
property perpetuated by individuals
while under the influence of drinks by
him sold to them.
5th. WHEREAS, 1t seems imperative
that the whole work of our Order should
be as near uniform as possible in all our
lodges, therefore,
ReSotUed, That the subordinate lodges
within this convention district be request
ed to adhere strictly, in receiving visiting
members, to the rules laid down in re-
ceiving grand lodge officers, as far as the
same can be made applicable.
9th. RESOLVED, That the thanks Of
this convention are hereby rendered to
the citizens of Warren for their kindness
and hospitality in entertaining the mem
bers of this convention.
18th. Resolved. That the Hudson pa
pers, Pierce County papers. and Polk
County Press be requested to publish
the proceedings of this convention.
The committee on time and place for
holding the next convention, reported in
favor of Hudson, ON the first Wednesday
and Thursday of October next, at 10
o'clock, A M, which was agreed to.
The convention then adjourned.
G. d. PARKER, Secretary.
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Mortgage Foreclosure sale.

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Pierce
County. Edmund Hurley VS.. Samuel l..
Price and Sylvia E. Price.
DY VIRTUE of, and in pursuance of O
I'D decree of foreclosure and sale rendered
in the above entitled cause, at regular term
of said court foa said county, held at the
village of Ellsworth, on the 4th Monday Of
May, 1869, Charles Smith, Referee, duly
appointed for that purpose, will sell
at public auction. at the faont door of the
post-offlce, in the city of Prescott, in said
county on the 18th day of August. AID. 1863.
at o'clock in the afternoon of said day. the
following described mortgaged premises. sit
uate in the county Of Pierce and state OF Wis.
consin, and described as follows. to-wit:
The southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of section 2, in township 26. OF range
Is, said premises will be sold to the highest
bidder to satisfy said judgment interest and
costs. Charles Smith, Referee.
WHITE & BurToN, Plff's Atty's
Dated July ID, 1869.
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The BUGS! THE BUGsl A using
tea spoonful of Paris Green is enough to
mix with one pint of flour. DR.. DAVIS
has been experimenting on vines and
bugs, ard has taken great pains to ascer-
tain what is the best proportion of the
mixture, and the best time to use it !.
Scatter it on your vines when they are
damp with dew or rain, but not when it
rains. A convenient vessel is an old
oyster can with piece of perforated pa
per for cover. Walk against the wind,
and scatter it in such a manner as to
avoid inhaling it. A few ounces of
Paris Green, prepared as above, is suffi-
Gent for an acre of potatoes. An appli-
cation once 10 eight or ten days will keep
the field clean.
Double the amount of flour, and it
will keep all bugs and insects from Gu
cumbers, melons, cabbages, or any thing
else in the line of garden sauce.
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Mortgage Foreclosure sale.

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court. Pierce
County. John Hurley, vs.. Samuel l..
Price and Sylvia E. Price:
10y VIRTUE of and in pursuance of aiudg-
- ment and decree of foreclosure and sale,
rendered In the above entitled cause at a spec
ial term of the circuit court of the state of
Wisconsin. for said county, held at the court
house In the city of Prescott, on the lst Nom
day Of July 1869, I. Charles Smith. Referee
duly appointed for that purpose. viii sell al
public auction at the front door of the Post
Office In the city of Prescott, in said county,
on the 18th day of August. A. d. 1869 at
two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the
following described moltgage6 premises sit.
uated in the county of Pierce and state Of
Wisconsin. and described as follows, to-wit:
The north half of the northeast quarter, AMI
the south west quarter of the northeast quar-
ter of section 2. in township 26 of range 1 !.
Said premises will be sold to the Highest bill
der to satisfy said Judgment iBterest and costs.
CHARLES SMITH, Referee.
WHITE It BurTox Plffs Attyh
Dated, July -, 1869. 1867
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Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Pierce
County. John A. McOonnell. Us Joseph A.
Mcconnell and Mary z. Mcconnell
DY VIRTUE of and in pursuance of
I'D Judgment and decree of foreclosure and
sale, rendered in the above entitled cause al
regular term OF said court for said county,
held at the court house in the village of Els
worth on the 4th Monday of May 1869, /.
Charles Smith, Referee, duly appointed tor
that purpose, will sell at public auction at
the front door of the Post Office in the city of
Prescott in said county on the 25th day of
August A. d. 1869, at o'clock in the after
noon of said day the following described
mortgaged premises situated IN the county Of
Pierce and state of Wisconsin, and described
as follows, to-wit Lots one and two in
block "a" in Enoch Quimby's addition to
the village of Diamond Bluff in said county.
Said premises viii be sold to the highest
bidder, to satisfy said judgment. interest or
costs. CHARLES SMITH, Referee.
WHITE d BUTToN. Plff's Atty's
Dated July Is, 1869:
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A Few Words with A. NJ.

EDS. JoURNAL:-My communication,
published two weeks-since, having called
forth reply from A. NJ, I ask your
permission to answer briefly through
your columns.
There is fallacious mode of reason.
ing, called, among logicians, petitio prin-
cipii, or "a begging of the question" Blu,
A. M. does not resort to any such soph.
ism in his argument. He simply de-
molishes his opponent by stealing the
entire proposition. l was unfortunate
enough to assume that there was plat
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ted village of River Falls in Pierce
county. 1t seems was mistaken; for
A. NJ. says that ga portion of the VIII
lage of River Falls proper lies Just over
the line,' in st. Croix county" and that
call of the mills, several of the stores,
shops and valuable dwelling houses are
situated on lands never plated, and not
known as village property" This evil
IDENTIFY reduces the village to a mere
CIPHER; for A. NJ. does not see fit TO
state that there is anything left, and l
don't dare 10 say there is, for fear he
might call me an ignoramus, or some
other naughty name which ho delights
to hurl at his antagonist when his mea-
ger stock of sense becomes exhausted
While thank A III. for generally cred
iting me with q "fair share of ignorance"
l regret to observe that he has more
stupidity than is required to balance the
account. In his anxiety to defend the
plated portion of the village from the
attack, be has unveiled the exact situa-
ton and admitted what | dared not be-
fore assert for fear of a denial. He
seems not to have observed that my ar
ticle referred to anything but the village
plat. The fact is, these unplatted lands
are just what l am after, and the real
object l had in writing upon tqis ques-
ton was TO examine the assessment of
that portion of the village.
The board raised the valuation of the
farming lards of the town of River
Falls from Sc to 1915 per acre. to
make up for about los acres of unplat-
ted land in the village upon which sail
of the mills 1--WE will allow A. NJ. one
exception) several of the stores, shops
and valuable dwelling houses are situat-
ed p This addition made an increase Of
$21.633, which is the valuation fixed
upon all this property. The junction
Mills alone should be assessed for half
that amount.
In his article A. M. further states that
nearly all of the so called extensive
imp rovements in the village are on un-
plated lands" We will reduce the Sim
provements of 1868" from the generous
fifiure of 100000 to $4,000. AS
am entitled to "nearly alp in this reck-
oning, l will cut it down to $4,000
That A. NJ. may not question my "spirit
of candor," l will further reduce it to
$4,000. I don't know the valuation
fixed by the assessor of the town of River
Falls last year upon the property on this
unplatted land. 1t certainly cannot be
far from $1,000, 900, which added to the
$25 900 improvements make the vaIua
ton of this tract $4,000. The amount
figures in the county assessment at $2l,
632, or about one-sixth of the amount
have estimated, which 1 deem low
enough.
/ have no fault to find with the plat
ted portion of the town of River Falls.
1t is about $1,000 higher than last year.
The second ward of Prescott, where the
bulk of Improvements were made, was
raised about the same amount see
no serious ground for complaint in either
of these cases.
Now, Messrs. EDITORS, 1 have stated
the foregoing in the "spirit of candor,"
and with desire of justice rnd equity !.
A good natured discussion of these ques-
tons can harm nobody. With respects
to A. M, / remain ARGUS.
PREsCoTP, July 14th, 1869.