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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
The 81. Croix and Lake SupC rior II. Il.

The difficulty which arose between in
terested parties in regard to the location
of the Southern terminus of tie st.
Crnix and Lake Superior R. r. has been
arnicaLly adjusted TO the evident satisfac-
ton of all concerned. The bill charter
ing the company, ms introduced in the
Assembly, provides for the building Of
the road " from such point on the ST.
Croix River or lake, between townships
twenty five and thirty one, as the direc-
tors shall determine" thus leaving the
location of the Southern terminus Of the
roal within those limits in the control
Of the company. Pierce county desired
that Prescott: should be named in the
charter as the Southern terminus of the
road. and that its construction should
commence at that point. st. Croix Co.
was willing to accept the terminus con-
tanned in the bill, as above quoted. The
bill passed tue Assembly and was re-
ceivel in the Senate and referred to the
Senate railroad committee. While the
bin was before the committee CON-
promise was effected between the parties
from St. Croix and Pierce counties,
which is in substance that the Southern
terminus of the road shall be fixed at
Prose 1T, an is named in the charter,
AMI that the road shall be built to Pres,
colt within eight years. Mr.. Winter
mute proposed this, and both parties
conccding a portion Of their respective
claims. rccep:ed the proposition. With
the charter amended in accordance with
this proposition the company will be at
liberty TO commence wherever it pleases,
provided the road reaches Prescott with
in the allotted tina. Thus amended the
bill has passed tho Senate, and will be
returned to the Assembly for its concur
renee is the amendment. 1t has proba-
bly, ere this passed the House without
opposition.
This agreement will prove decided nd
vantage to Pierce county. Many persons
will probably be dissatisfied in failing to
GIT all they asked FIR, but il must be re-
membered that other localities are cnti-
tel to share of tho loaf, and their
claims cannot be passed by unheeded.-
Prescott would have been better satisfied
with the charter amended in harmony
with her proposition. Hudson would
have been glad to secure the passage of
the bill as introduced. But it was evi.
deat that neither could succeed, and the
compromise proposed by Mr.. Wintermutc
was agreed upon as just, fair and equita,
be to both parties.
1t is thought by those best posted in
regard To our railroad matters that the
prospect for road through Pierce coun-
ty never appeared brighter than it
now docs. Those who have couversed
with Mr.. Wintermute have confidence in
his representations, and believe that the
company he represents has the ability
and intend to build the road, without
fail. Where the building of the road
will commence may possibly be decided
by the bonus offered BY the different sec
tiors interested. BY making fair offer
Of money, or depot grounds, or both. the
commencement may be secured at this
place. Let our people consider the mat
ter and take such action as is needful in
the premises.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Ordina nce.

TaE Common Council of the city of Pres
colt do ordaim that the ordinance passed
by said council and dated April 18th, 1862
for restraining swine, stations. and jackasses
from running at large in the city Of Prescott,
be and the same is hereby amended by insert
ing in section one, of said ordinance. after
the word swine in the first line thereof. tie
words . horses or colts - and said ordinance
shall be so construed as to include horses and
colts throughout the same and to carry out
the intent of this amendment, the Pound
Keeper may keep all horses and colts taken
mp by him, in some secure place other than
tie city pound, in his discretion.
DANIEL j. DILL, Mayor.
W. r. GATES, City Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given. that the foregoing
ordinance was passed by the common council
of the city of Prescott. on the 18th day OF
February. A. ID. 1869.
a 2w W. r. GATES. Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
The Lecture.

The temperance lecture advertised last
week to be held at the Baptist church
was delivered in the Cong. church on
Sunday evening. 1t was well the change
was made for a less spacious building
would not have held the crowd that was
in attendance. We would be glad TO
give complete synopsis of Mr. JONES
lecture, but our space will not admit of
it. He opened by asserting in substance
that
This world is not so bad world
As some would like to make IT;
But whether good or whether bad,
Depends on how we take 1t.
Basing his arguments on the bible, no
proved conciusiyely that 10 indulge in
the use Of intoxicating liquors, even
moderately, was morally wrong and in
direct violation to the word Of God. He
claimed that if moderate drinkers would
becom toatotlers, The liquor dealers would
be obliged to quit the traffic, for it is not
from the confirmed drunkard that they
get their support. On the whole, Mr..
JONES lecture was good one. He
treated the subject honestly and frankly,
appealing to the reason rather than to
the feelings of his audience, as is geuer-
ally the way, and we doubt not his re-
marks will have good effect and prove
a great benefit to the temperance cause
in this section.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Spelling School.

There will be a prize spelling match
and exhibition, under the direction Of
C. SMITH, in the M. E. Church near
Clifton Mills. on Saturday evening, Feb.
goth. Admission, Is cents. All, with
out distinction of race, color or sex, are
cordially invited.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Pound EN-.

On Monday evening the Common
Council amended the ordinance passed
in 1862, making it the duty Of tie
pound master TO impound horses and
colts as well as swine, &c. COnfne
your animals, or Mr.. TABOR will make
you a little bill of expense.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

PoLLARD's MURDERER.-On Tuesday,
the 10th. at Richmond, Va, the grand
jury indicted JAMES GRANT for the muir
der of H. RIvEs POLLARD. The trial
will commence on Monday next.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

Coon Move. We notice that num-
Der of the newspapers in this district
have united in asking the appointment of
Capt. II. II. SrocKfoN of the Eau Claire
Free Press, to the Receivorsbip of the
U. S. Land Office at Eau Claire -
Though not personally acquainted with
tho gentleman, we believe it would be a
COOL appointment and werihilv bestowed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
SCHOOL MEETING.

ENHE patrons of the public schools. and the
L tax payers of joint school district No. l.,
are requested TO meet at the Council Room in
the city of Prescott, on uIday evening.
Feb. 30. 1869. at O'Clock p. NJ. to discuss
the merits of said school.
MANY CITIZENS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Dissolution Notice.

VNHE copartnership heretofore existing be-
4 TIVE, n the undersigned. under the name
and firm of Oakley and Nichols, is this day
by mutual consent dissolved.
The accounts for and against the firm will
be adjusted by S. j Oakley.
4I-4w S. J. OAKLEY.
w. II. NICHOLS.
Rirer Falls ian d. 1863
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

nERSONS indebted to DANIEL J.
i DILL, by book account, must settle up
their accounts before the close of the year, as
want my boz ks closed up for the year
Money l want and money / must have.
Creditors will give this their attention.
&c DANIEL J, DILL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

E White Pine Compound is safe,
sure, reliable, in all diseases of the
Throat, Lungs and Kidneys. If taken
at the commencement of either of these
complaints, relief is not only certain, but
a sure cure will be obtained.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

To ADJoURN.-H is thought now
that the legislature has had its spree, it
sill settle down to business. If so, they
will probably adjourn about the Both
inst
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Festival.

Festival.
Tie first Baptist Courch of Prescott
will have festival in Fox & Dickinson
Hall on Wednesday evening, Feb. Oath,
1869. All are invited to attend. Oys-
ters, Ice Cream and Cake in abundance.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Returned.

Messrs. TAYLOR, BAILEY and REDMoN
the railroad lobby delegation have re-
turned home from Madison with bright
laurels onto their brows. "Boys, again
| say, we welcome you home!"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
.E'elc .4NrS.

Read the new advertisements on the
third page of to-day's paper-"Reliance
Works." of Milwaukee. "Money easily
made" &c. Also, number of other
new advertisements.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

ANY paper or magazine, published in
the U. S. may be had at McKee's-the
Feb. number of magazines are mig in
daily.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
DGssce.

Dance.
A dancing party was held Mt Point
Douglas on Tuesday night. A num-
Der Of Prescott people were in attend.
ance.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

All the new papers and maya
zines, recently published are to be had at
McKEE'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

Miscellaneous Books, and Pic
ture frames at greatly reducee prices. at
McKEE'S
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

SHERIFF's NOTICE TO TN elk OR ALDERMAN
SuERIFF's OFFICE, PREsoorT, Pierce County, Wis,
February 18th, 1869.
SIR A Judicial Election is TO be held in the
al towns and wards this county, the first Tues
day. being the sixth day of April next which to
be elected the officers mentioned n the annexed copy
of a notice from the Secretary of State.
GEO. W. DICKINSON Sheriff
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
Special Local .7'Oficcs.

re- When you want Drugs.
Or are in need of Medicines.
Or bottle of Perfumery.
Or some fancy Toilet Article.
Or a good article of Soda or Cream
Tartar.
Or 10 fill your can with Kerosene.
Or to purchase new Lamp.
Or desire anything usually kept at
first class Drug Store.
Call at Brill & Welch's, Druggists, &c,
Prescott.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19

- Gloves, mittens, bows sleds and
lamps are being sold at less than cost, for
cash, call and examine tie goods at
McKEE'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-19
CITY AND COUNTY.
Is Dakota RasI,eay Table.

On and after Monday. Dec. 21st. 1853, trains on
the Hastings Dakota Railway will run as follows:
GOING WEST
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-11-30

The EDUCATION OF THE NEGRo.-Rap-
id as has been the change of opinion in
this country on every phase of the ne
gro uuestion-and we must remember
that the hale gentleman of fifty was a
stout boy Of seventeen when William
Lloyd Garrison was led through the
streets of Boston with rope round his
neck-in none has it been more rapid
tn an at the South on the education and
suffrage OF the black. Four years ago,
school houses for the blacks were burnt
down and the teachers everywhere as
saulted: to day the Southern mind ac-
cepts both facts as inevitable necessi-
ties, and is already preparing TO like
them at some far distant date. Even
now it is willing to use them. The more
advanced thinkers of the South recog-
nized the fact that reliable, skilled Ia
Dor is cheaper at high price than un
skilled and unreliable labor at a low. In
his ecent address before the National
Teachers S Association at Trenton, Gen.
Howard said that the teachers are now
personally safe from assault: they are
only ostraciseI from all white society
They must in many cases board with
the blacks, and be recognized by them
alone as acquaintances on the streets.
On one occasion, General Howard &C
companied two of his fair teachers to
church and was shown to seat. The
lady who occupied the pew, when she
lifted up her eyes and beheld the intru
ders, Immediately vacated the pew, and
retired in disgust to another part of the
church! But all this bitterness is dying
out, though but slowly. Occasionally u
resident clergyman will struggle in to
see if the 'niggers' are really capable
Of learning. Washington and George
town gives the same common-school
education to the blacks as they do to
the whites. The city of Petersburg in
Virginia has established system of
free schools for all children, without dis
tinction of race It receives aid from
the Bureau and from the Peabody fund
only to the extent of about one fourth
of the total expense. Aston shing as it
may seem, the teachers in that city are
mostly native Virginians. They have
braved and broken down the unreason-
abel spirit of social ostracism which has
hitherto awaited every one who should
venture to instruct colorcd children. In
all human probability, these Petersburg
teachers are but the precursors Of
great cloud of Southern teachers who
are to devote themselves to teaching ev-
cry one that will come to learn. In Co
lumbus, Mississippi, where the school
fund is derived from the rental of land
given by the United States, the city au-
thori.ies are now offering either to
throw open the doors of their free acad-
emy to colored scholars-a proposition
that would have led to the destruction
Of the building itself five years ago-or
they will devide the money on a pro rata
basis. From all parts of the South,
comes the same report-that in the
midst of obliquy, of social ostracism, of
Ku Klux outrages, Of deep and bitter
prejudice, the Southern mind is slowly
preparing to admit the black race into
the educational arena, just as it has
been found to admit him to the bal
SHALL They BE EDUcATRD2
in the December number of Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-11-30

stand still in your places halt, l tell
you!" No person can have read the re-
ports of the stormy meetings of the
Equal Rights Association in this city,
last Spring without perceiving that nine
tenths of the trouble could have been
prevented by competent presiding Of
fcer. Yet Mrs H. B. Stanton is wo-
man of unquestioned ability, and has
been steadily attending conventions for
twenty years. 1t is for the sake Of wo-
men themselves that we wish to see this
want of thoroughness corrected
"Young men exort to be sober mind
ed,' saith the Scripture "Y oung wo-
men exort to be business minded" say
we.-N y. Tribune
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-11-30
What vii: You Do With Your Even
ings This Winter2

Winter is fast approaching. Already
it has sent out its skirmishers, in the
form Of stinging winds, and bitter
snowsqualls. With it will come long
evenings of leisure. Young men, what
do you intend to do with these even
ings
There are thousand inducem ents to
squander them. The gaily lighted bill
iard-room, opens its doors and invites
you to enter. The theater, the ball, SO
licit you. All sorts of similar tempta-
tions allure you to spend your time and
money, and many Of you will be drawn
into extravagant expenditure, by these,
in themselves, innocent amusements.
Another and worse class Of tempta-
tions will oeset you The drinking sa-
loon, the house Of i'll fame, will invite
you to enter, and with delusive excite
ments seek to blind your moral percep-
tions and lead you to ruin.
What are you going to do with these
precious evenings? Will you throw
away their golden opportunities, and
take upon you burden of vain regret
for the years that are to come? Do you
not see their value, if improved?
There are thousands of young me-
chanics who will see these words, and
will, some ofthem, perhaps, esolve that
this winter shall not be spent as was
the last. This winter shall be devoted
to neglected arithmetic, algebra, or
bookkeeping. They will seize the COM
ing leisure to perfect their knowledge
OF drawing, or to complete their perusal
of some scientific, historical, or literary
work begun long ago, but still unfinish-
ed. They know the value OF time and
they will no longer squander it.
Alas! how few Of these wise reso-
lutions will be kept. Yet we are hope
full that some will be influenced by our
exhortation to use their time in a more
profitable manner than do the majority
of pie ,sure-loving young men.
The means Of self-improvement are
now SO widely diffused that no one seek
ing knowledge can fail to obtain them,
and while we do not counsel the utter
renunciation Of innocent amusements, it
is always wisdom to subordinate these
things to higher purposes.
Young mechanics, and young men of
whatever occupation you may be, you
may refer your future success or failure
to the way in which you employ this
winters leisure. Then what will you
do with your evenings2-Scientifc Amer
tc0n.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-11-30

TOBACCO. possesses only TO
q very limited extent the narcotic power
50 conspicuously displayed by opium.
Its food action, however, is CORES
pondingly prominent 1t retards, as is
supposed, the rctrogradc change which
is constantly going on in our tissues
The nutritive forces of the economy
thus gain an ascendency, which results
in an increase Of the bulk OF the body.
Whether or not this be the correct ex
PLANTATION, tobacco and its congeners un-
doubtedly do promote nutrition when
used properly; and this, indeed, is one
of the benefits attending their judicioas
use.
The habitual consumption Of this
drug, however, is Incompatible with full
mental energy. The noblest function
of the body-that of ministering to
spiritual and mental growth-can be
performed only by the brain; and it is
on this organ, as we have seen, that the
effects of tobacco are first and most
felt.
By its sedative, benumbing influence
active work is retarded, and after q
time condition of hyper nutrition is
induced by its use, in which the brain
is as slow to respond to it's stimuli as
was Dickens fat boy, Joe, to the calls
Of his master, Wardie.-From an arti-
Gle on TOBACCO in the December num-
Der of Lippincott's Magazine.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-11-30
A Fearful Death.

Michael Connell, an old man sixty
nine years of age, was burned to death
on Sunday night. near Clarksville, Ind.
He and his family resided in small
cabin near Beach's cement mill, and the
old gentleman had for several days
been confined to his bed His wife,
just before leaving the house to visit
-neighbor, left loog stick protruding
from the stove. and this falling from the
open door of the stove. set fire to the
house. The fire was at length discov-
cred by the neighbors. who heard the
old gentleman cries for assistance, and
ran to his rescue. They burst open
the door, only to find that the in
side of the house was all in flames,
which leaped out through the doorway
upon them as they attempted to enter.
It was not until the building was al
most entirely destroyed. that the fire
was subdued. and not until the old man
had died horrible death. His body
was found in the ruins, so frightfully
disfguced as to be unrccognizable. He
was lying with his face downward
when found, and one hand a d one foot
had burned entirely off. DR.. G W Ste
venson, Coroner of Clark county, held
an inquest over the charred remains,
and the jury's verdict was in accord
ance with the above facts louisville
Courier journal.
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