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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Railroad Prospects.

A special correspondent Of the Mil
waukee Wisconsin,, in 9 recent letter
from Eau Claire, speaks Of the West
Wiscon- in Railway as follows:
The engineers have been here for the
two weeks back, locating lines and estab
fishing grades. The road line crosses the
Eau Claire river mile east of the vii
lsge; thence just north Of Chapman d.
T6orpe's mill: thence across the Chippe-
wa from North Eau Claire; thence west
ward to Menomouee village; thence
through the Big Woods; thence to Hud-
son or Prescott, to connect with the great
lines northwest from ST. Paul. Ali this
expected to be done within three years,
when a direct and continuous line will be
opened 10 the great northern bend of the
Missouri, by way Of the Red River Of the
North.
GREEN BAY MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD.
On Thursday. the 29th ult., work was
commenced on the Green Bay end Of the
above named road. 1t is believed by
many that the line will be continued and
ultimately connect at Prescott with roads
stretching out into the far northwest and
tapping the great Northern Pacific Rail-
road. Whether it be SO or not that the
road is TO terminate at this place, the en-
terprise is one of vast importance to
northern Wisconsin, aud we trust that
it may obtain speedy and great success.
We append the following account Of the
Inauguration of the enterprise, from the
Green Bay Gazette:
The procession was formed in the city,
consisting of the fire departments from
both sides of the river, and large mum.
Der of citizens an foot and in carriages.
Preceded by the silver band, which was
out in full force, they took up the line of
march for Howard. Arriving at the
spot selected, which was on the line Of
the proposed road, about one fourth of
mile east of Clifton's Mill. rousing sa-
luto was fired from the big gun. Each
of the directors grssped a spade and
went right Justify to work. filling barrows
with the earth. Having loaded up, they
started, each one on run, for the slough,
to dump their load. The race was nov
ell and exciting one. The president and
vice president took the lead and had
lively turn TO see who should make the
best time. The latter showed himself
in good training, and came out first best.
Then came the speeches. Messrs. Hudd,
Neville, and E. III. Ellis, SUCCESSFULLY, ad-
dressed the crowd. Their remarks were
pertinent and well timed, and we're re-
ceived with hearty applause. Colors
floated from the various poles and build
ings about the two towns, bells were
ruDg. mill and steamboat whistles screech
ed, and everybody seemed bent upon
going in for jolliication. Tho demon
stration was popular and general one,
and showed that the people had lively
faith as well as interest in the enterprise,
of which this was the formal Inaugural
ton.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

COOP ENoUGH We understand an
effort is being made to secure the ap-
pointmeLt of S. A. FOSTER, of the Du-
rand Times, as u. s. Assistant Assessor
of the Pepin and Eau Claire assembly
district. Were change to be made
by the removal of the present
incumbent, we know Of no one whose
appointment would give more satisfaction
or who would administer the Office more
competently, than Mr.. FosTER
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Insurance.

Insurance.
The old Atna is still alive and is the
strongest company in the United States,
and insures at usual rates. Those hay
ing worldly goods and castles cannot do
better than insure in the Etna; and il
they desire choice let them call upon
WISE & HoUGH and they can take either
of the three-Atna. Security or Put
nam-no better or more reliable COM
panies 10 America. ~.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR TENNESSEE
U. s. SENAToRsHIP.-Andrew johnson
is to have formidable rival for the sen
atOrship in Tennessee. in the person of
Col. Bailie Peyton. He is said to be a
man of high character and thorough
Unionist. He was an old line whig, but
in 1864 endeavored to place an electoral
ticket for Mcclellan before the people OF
the state. Andrew johnson, who was
then Military Governor and the nominee
of the republican party for Vice Presi-
dent, broke up the Mcclellan meetings
with the military under his command,
and hence there was no electoral ticket
run. 1t is asserted that Col. Peyton has
not forgotten the arbitrary cOnrse of An
drew Johnson, and will fight hun to the
bitter enc.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
FRIDAY,
Republican Union State Convention

A state Convention Of delegates, representing
the Republican Union party OF Wisconsin, is here
BY called TO meet at the capitol in Madison at -
O'Clock II, on
WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEHBER isT, 1869,
For the purpose Of dominating candidates for state
officers to be elected at the next general election
and to transact such other business may be
deemed appropriate.
Each senate and assembly district OF the state
will be entitled to two delegates.
Milwaukee. July II, 1859.
J. R. Bingham, @. ". Hazelton,
J. r. Bennett, Allen warden.
W. III. Ramsey, a. W. Starks,
A. Scott Sloan, A. Guesnier,
a Hairht John T. Kingston,
Lutte A. Taylor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Tho candidates for the Unitcd States
Senate in Virgins are Franklin Stesrnes,
Of Richmond, and General Robert vii.
liams, who married the widow of Ste.
pheu A. Douglas. Mr.. Stearnes is ma.
tive of New York. but has lived in Rich.
mond for thirty years. He was thor
ough Union man throughout the war,
and suffered imprisonment for his loyal
ty along with John Minor Bolts. Gen.
Williams was an officer in the war, but
is chiefly known as the husband of his
wife. Both are Walker men.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
PERSONAL.


Prof. R. o. SMITH, city superinten
dent of schools of GAINESVILLE, made us q
call last Monday. He is enthusiastic in
his support of A. nj. THOMSON for Gov
ernor, and wants change in the Office
of Supt. of Public Instruction.
SAM. FIFIELp of the Polk county
Press darkened our doorway last Tues
day. SAM. is growing pussy. If be
should get two or three more tax lists
he'll be pocket edition of "e42."
Gov. FAIRoHILD, Judge Cole, Of
the Supreme Court, Hon. LEVI B. Villas,
and Mr.. GREGORY of Madison, with their
respective ladies. were guests of the ST.
Nicholas in this city during Wednesday,
waiting for the down-river boat. They
were returning from tour to st. Paul,
and the Dalles of the st. Croix. We
received pleasant call from the Cover
nor, and Judge Cole during the day.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

The Republican State Convention of
California nominated Lorenzo Sawyer
and @. G. Pratt for Judges of the Su-
preme Court. The resolutions endorse
the acts Of Grants administration, approve
of tho eight hour law. declare that the
closing of our ports at present against
Chinese immigration would be injurious
to our material interests, aud oppose
granting State aid to railroads.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Republican Senatorial Convention.

A Republican Senatorial District Convention
will be held at the Court House in the City of
Hudson on Saturday, Aug. 2Sth, 1859. at O'Clock
p NJ, for the purpose Of electing two Delegates
to represent the 2Sth Senatorial District in the
Republican State Convention TO be held at Aadi-
son, Sept. LIST, 1869.
Each County in said Senatorial District will be
entitled TO the following representation:
Ashland, 1; Barron. L; Burnett, 1; bayfield,. /;
Douglas, .; Polk :; Pierce 20, st CrOix 81.
Dated Aug 10Th, 1869.
HENRY ID. BARRON,
PAINE CONVERSE,
ISAAC III. WING,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Beautiful ROQsget.

Mrs. Judge HowEs has made the
hearts of the printers glad by presenting
us with a basket of lovely flowers
most daintily and artistically arranged,
for which we tender whole hatful
of thanks" Surely, there is nothing
moro beautiful than these Natures pets
her richest, choicest iewelry.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Resolution.

Reso!ued By the common council of the city
of Prescott that the sum of Thee Thousand
Dollars be and is hereby levied upon the tax
able property of the city of Prescott, for the
purpose Of defraying the current ..expsenes OF
the ensuing year
d. J. DILL, Mayor.
W. r. GATES. City Clerk.
Notice ip. hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the common coun-
ell of the city OF Prescott. on the 9Th day oil
June, 1869. w. r. GATES, Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
.Neac Lsssr Firm.

.Hieic Lao Firm.
We learn that p. V. WISE, of this
city, has formed law-partnership with
Hon. GEO. G. HoUGH, formerly of Grant
Co. Wis, but more recently of Califor
MIA and Idaho. Judge HoUeH has the
reputation of being an excellent lawyer
in criminal cases, and held a Federal sp.
pointment for several years in Idaho.
The transaction of all legal business in
trusted to them will merit an extensive
patronage.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

A EUROPEAN LoAS.-A Washington
dispatch says that Secretary Boutwell,,
for some time past, has been correspond
ing with eminent capitalists of Europe in
regard to the resumption of specie pay
meats by this government. and as result
thereof European capitalists havo offered
to loan the United States $500, 900, 900
in gold, on national bonds, bearing inter-
est at the rate of 81 p cent. ~ annum.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Over twelve hundred immigrants have
settled in Polk and Burnett Counties this
year so far, and still they come. They
are mostly tilers of the soil and are scat
ter ed in every direction through the rich
timber lands. hewing themselves out
homes. There is room for thousands
more.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

The peach and apple crop in Michigan,
it is thought by some fruit growers, will
be double if not treble what it was last
year. The tress are loaded with fruit. and
in some instances will have TO be thinned
to prevent breaking.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Supervisors McMurphy and Andrews
were in town Wednesday and Thursday,
for the purpose of perfecting the arrange
ments between the county and Messrsi
Hill d. Gates of Red Wing, relative to
the construction of the new court house
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

BASE BALL.-The Durand and Eau
Claire base ball clubs played friendly
game on the grounds of the latter, the
3lst ult. The score stood 81 to 27-the
Eau Claire boys being beaten on their
own dung-hill."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

GARFrELD's (republican) majority in
Washington Territory for delegate to
Congress is l4s, which is a slight gain
from the republican majority of two
years sgo. The total vote of the terri
tory this year is 5,3Ss, which would in
dictate population of some $4,000.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

The best a!cays tbs Cheapest. The st.
Louis Lead and Oil Cos warranted strictly
pure white lead Is the BEST in the market
Sold in Prescott by Brill & WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Hon. Isaac Toucev, ex-Secretary CT
the Navy, died at New Haven, Con, no
Tue 2sth uit.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Machine Oil, Whale, j ard, Castor and
all other Oils as cheap as the cheapest at
Nc Crays
"A large assortment of mouldings, pic
ture frames, etc, Just received at
PoRTER's Full-Team Book Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Notices.

sTOftceS.
Rev. d. NJ. SMITH, Of New York is
expected to preach at the Brick Church
next Sunday at the usual hour Of service.
The ladies' Episcopal sewing soci-
ETY. meets at Mrs. Mod. SMITHS on Fri
day afternoon, the 18th inst. Every
body is invited-the gentlemen in the
evening.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

Save money by buying your Linsesa Gil
Of Brill d. Welch.
Wall paper al FIVE cents per roll at
PORTERS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

1t is estimated that 224, 900 more acres
of wheat have been sown in Iowa for this
year than ever before.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13

If you want picture frames, in good
style. cali on Brill & Weleh.
"A fine LOT of ladies travelling baskets at
PoRrER's Book Store
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
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
% Ellsworth. at 70 O'Clock NJ. on
WEDNESDAY, August 25th, 1869.
For the purpose OF electing two delegates to rep
resent this Assembly District in the State Con-
vention TO be held in Madison, Sept. 1st.. to nom-
mate candidates for State officers; also to elect
delegates to represent this county in Senatorial
Convention. to DO held in Hudson, Aug. 2sth, to
elective delegates to the State Convention, from
the 18th Senatorial District.
The several towns and wards are entitled TO rep
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
CITY AND COUNTY.
.fp0IOgM.

s1VOtO8Us
The lack of the usual amount of
reading matter, in this issue, must be
ascribed to the effect on our Office force
of severe and complicated attack of
measles, sore eyes, belly-ache and
tax list, superiuduced by a fifty-page
brief which is promised by the 10th inst.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
Y HE

Best style and warranted. Special attention Is
given to copying Persons desiring anything in
this line, will find this the best
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-13
PLACE.

Prescott, Wis, Apr. 20, 1869.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15
THE MISSOURI RADICALS.

In his Washington letter of March 18th,
Mack, of the Cincinnati Enquirer says:
Perhaps the worst disgusted men at present
in Washington are the Missouri Radicals.
Grant has spoiled all their calculations. and
disappointed all their hopes. They caucused a
few days ago on the Federal patronage of the
State, and resolved, among other things, to urge
the Rev General Pyle for Pension Agent at
st. Louis. Pyle is a blcating parson of the
loyal school, who has just been superseded by
Mr. Erastus Wells a good Democrat, as Rep
resentative of one of tho ST. Louis districts.
lie has become so demoralized since his par
tlclpntion in politics that he can't preach for a
living any more, but he thought he "must have
something" from the Government, SO he put
III his claims to the Pension Agency. Grant
wouldn't give it to him. He told the delega-
ton that he knew man who ought tC be Pen
sion Agent, and he had concluded to appoint
Colonel Lindsey of Ironton. So brother Pyle
thought he'd try for Il foreign appointment;
but Washburnc, who still had charge OF the
State Department, recoected that in that
beautiful exhibition of brotherly love between
himself and Donnelly, year ago, Pyle took
the Donnelly side. So Pyle must stay at home
with the chances of his getting an Office of any
kind very slim, indeed.
Another loyal Missourian in great trouble is
Il fellow by the name of Rodman-the infamous
Secretary of State, who took upon himself to
throw out the votes of whole counties in order
10 give the certificates of election to Radical
candidates, He is here, in great anxiety to &c
abroad. They say he is afraid 10 remain in
Missouri among the people whose rights he has
So ontrageUusy y tramplcd upon. and that he il
willing 10 60 as Consul to Hell 10 get out o
the United States. But Grant has So far de-
clncd Ia give him even that position, pcrhap,
for the reason that there are so many Radicals
rnnrntIy fitted for it. My own impression i,
that no Consul ought 10 be sent there. brcaus,
the Radicals have made it Il territory OF The
United States. Better send Ashley there a,
Territorial Governor, 10 erect it into Il ''loya
State Goyrrnmcnt'
Grant deserves the backing of all good met
in his good work Of disturbing the equilibrium
of the Missouri Radicals They are. by al
odds. the mralirst sci OF fellows remaining un
hung in this country. They are worse thar
the carpet bacgrrs ot the South, for most o
them encouraged the now tranchsed men o
Missouri Ia embark IN the rebellion, which la
cost thclu their right of citizenship.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

POLrrICS AND REIIGION.-Thc New Al
bany (Ind) Journal, n Radical organ, just be-
fore the election of l.. $. Senator in that
State last Winter, most strongly urged the
claims Of Lieut.. Gov. Cumback and offered
in favor OF his success the following reason:
His defeat would be received with especial
Indignation by the entire Methodist denomlna-
tion of the State, with which Mr.. Cumback Is
prominently identified, and for whose election
its leading representatives have been and still
arc Jealous.
When we reflect that the Radical State Sen
ate, o7er which Cumback presided, passed
resolution censuring him for having used bril-
berry and dishonesty in his efforts to secure an
election to the L. s. Senate, we cannot but
think his cloak of religion is worn only to
cover multitude of sins.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

A FAMILY MUss.-Wcndell Phillips and
three others are having an angry law suit with
LLOYD Garrison and two othcrs-all prominent
Abolitionists and also the Trustees of be
quest of $4,000, which was left by Francis
Jackson. a fanatica AbolitiOnst of Boston
who died early in the war, to use in destroying
slavery. Phillips and three other Trustees de-
manded the money for the support of the anti
Slarery Standard, but Garrison and the other
two wanted to give it to the New England
Freedmen's Union, and hence the suit. The
proceedings have elected the interesting fact
that, 80 far, neither Freedmen nor the Stand.
ard have received dime of the $4,000. The
Trustees hold on to it.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15
PLAIN AND MANLY WORDS.

In the debate on the Tenure of Office law in
Senate, Mr., Sprague of Rhode Island (Radi-
cal) made speech in favor of the repeal, in
which he said:
Sir, no party can have any consideration or
any support from me unless it is devoted to oil
the interests of the people, and succeeds and
maintains its strength by giving prosperity,
cOntentment and happiness to the people. If
it fails in that. it fails in the object for which
1t is ordained, or ought to be ordained.
The subversion of this Government is in
consequence more of the position and attitude
and construction of this body than anything
else. | do not believe that the President. cont
ing from great people, woHld permit himself
TO be embarrassed by body thus constituted, a
body without responsibility or accountability,
while he is responsible and accountable for the
faithful execution ot the laws.
We have been reminded through those who
study history of the condition of Il nation pow
ertul to-day, civilized and refined beyond any
nation, whose people were prosecuted, tyran-
nlzed, destroyed by constituted assembly,
through It's agents, its triumyirate, and its di-
rectory and this body, thus limited, may ds
WeU BE- Wdned here to-day, and in time OF
what even people whom you propose 10 rep
resent, and try 10 represent, may demand al
the hdnds Of an Erecutire 1t is in the dis
charge of duty higher than any | owe any
where else that | warn you in time for Il step
different irulu that which, from the evidence
before me-. am sorry To iecl YOU are about to
take. Sir, believe it is time for plain talk.
| will not consent that the people "i this coun-
try shall be- blinded rs Ia the exact condition
OF things here or elsewhere, il | know, for
one, how Ia place ii before them.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

R-Massachusctts has nothing equal
to her (camed) fair share of Cabinet appoint
ments She has only two-}ontwell, Secretary
of the Treasury, and Iloar, Attorney General
But then she has, to molify her, Massachusetts
men at the head Of nearly every Bureau. and
OF the most important Senate and House Com
mittccs Yet, with all this first class power
and patronage, she is a huge Oliver Twist
and bawls vociferously for "more!"
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

4 NEW RULE.-Ihc following rule, SAYS \
Washington paper has been established by
President Grant in regard 10 dispensing otii-
cial patronage:
The President has established rule that no
Republican,, hnldug ciiicr under commission.
shall be removed until the time expires t"r
which said commission was issued, aud then
said officer can have his chances for rrapp"nt-
mrnt. This has been done not only 10 relieve
the pressure on the Departments Tor office,
pubhcans who are more the less deserving be-.
cause they hold office The President sub
mIttcd tins Ia his Cabinet Yesterday, whrr il
was adopted Lists are bring prepared IN the
various departments showing the persons ST
holding, and when their commission expire.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

CLEVEEIY ENrRESSED.-A Chicago paper
says, in late issue
The credit system IL the banc Of trade and
business What an enormous sum 1t cXacts
annually off the resources of the country 1t
discounts the future, deceives the present. and
disgraccs the past. 1t subtly prepares the de-
cetful calm that forbodrs the storm. 1t com
mcnccs IN pleasure, continues in pam, and
rnds in panic 1t builds banks and bursts
them; crccts castles in Spain and banishrs the
builders. 1t increases the price of water lots
and rolls in the tide over them. 1t makes
miragcs, stakes off corner lots thereon and
whisks them with the west wind to snndown
1t holds n telescope to the eye of your iar-see'
ing tradesman and rcvcrscs 1t just as he has
barganrd for the prospect. 1t pipes merrill,
and plays deity till the fun grows fast and tu
riols, and then it shouts-Balance all.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15
Bots Np TO GEr DRrNk.-A street cal

BorNp TO GEr nHrNk-A street car
scene IN Boston is thus narrated:
SAN. did-did you thic) SEQ anything OF
my wife ,"
Il have not the honor of knowing your
wife sir"
Don't apologize. Sam. don't apo apo-hic!
-l"2izr. Lifts no honor whatever Didn't
see her ;"
Il did not"
GLOW yer know yer didn't! Shr-shc's as
tall as (hc y mcctin' house and broad as Il
lamp-po>t, a-and she wears giugum umber-
Keller and one eye out, and (hicD her nose
was done up in Il pair of specs. Didn't sec
hcr!"
"No, sir" COMPATIBILITY
"Thats all right. Sam, that's all right,
Mm-mcrcly asked friutalnashun. She (hicD
she said she was goin' to Join 4 Sorry -ory-sis,
and il she does | meant Ia get stayn' blind
drunk. Wouldn't you T.
Sam counsrlcd the unfortunate Bendct to
remain sober, and hastcned on his way.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1869-04-15

GETTING tNrurtIAH.-ln Il letter from
Washington. dated March 10th, j. Il. Stllson
of Illinois writes to his Radical friends as
follows;
The late General of the Army has lost more
prestige during the tonr days winch have
elapsed since his inauguration as President
than his bittcrcst traduccr could have expected
him Ia have lost III as many months. President
Grant. who begun so rluinsily. may or may not
succeed in keeping the upper hand. The dlsa-
grccablr impression wrought upon the average
mind at both parties at the capital Is that he
has assumed too much aud "ugh: I" hr taken
down peg His prestige has been lowered by
the mediocre tone of his Inaugural and the mar
row Judgment rylnccd in hsl Cabinet selections.