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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

The road from st. Paul to Hastings
is being pushed forward with rapidity.
Gangs of workmen are grading at each
end of the route. There is rumor
afioat that the road is destined to cross
the river at this place and extend on to
meet the West Wisconsin r. r. Who
knows?
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
Two Styles Of Horse Powers.

NINE-TENTHs of al the Threshing
1N Machines in use ia this country belong to the
arrangement of the Eniless Apron a Canvas
Grain Carrier" heaters and pckers In com
mon. Machines Of this styie, having the saino
general form and somewhat Similar appearance,
made in nearly a hundred different factories,
large and small. Yet machines from these differ
factories differ mach iit Tsat qualities do
dtGsreht makes ~ tg9gahS tt"!t- b@,tsF- cattf'y =
tUatches on csgiaes Hence 'SeiEnpaTtanee Of caro
on the part Of the harf-r aut ne threshern4aR in
making thei- selections. some are prarf icdify
cheaper at = thousand than ether at "a e. hum
bred dollars, yet tsre 3 not flqre .t-aE l- Jed
dollars difference Between the ln9ess ~ Th6 Asf
and the poogts' rsa1
@. Aultmaa 4 %. - ~ SUecpft@ krs gls
the accredited lies. ~. fsst Esit- tTastt lass,
and its .sppeai0r. spensth lPTabY ssa,PiioE.y,
ease of dran, style OF finish and capacity for
threshing alfI cleaning grain are Acknowledged.
1t has been for eighteen years favor
tie, and for several years without "A peer.
1t has led the van of Improvement
and revolutionized the style and qi'aiIty OF werk
bestowed upon threshng machines.
It is more widely known and esteem
ed than any other. The names OF = O. Auitnian
& Co." and SWEEPSTAKES are household words
from Maine to California
Our circulars contain the names of
over five thousand five hundred men IN The North
west alone whe have purchased il and used it--an
evidence Of its standard character which should
not be overlooked.
favoritc machine has lei several INSCRIPTIONS
manufacturers and numerous agents, to attach
the name " SWEEPSTAKES" in way and
another to their machines and advertisements to
mislea1 and deceive. - p
To avoid deception. look for the card
sc. AULTNAN a Co.. Ad1akfactaTers, CANTOR,
ONO" in gilt letters, corspicuousy on both sides
o. The machine. s5saistalf1
IF you want to buy a spurious Sweep
stakes, because You can get il for "poor pay"
or on "long time" do il with your eyes; open. )
That is the way they get rid of inferior machines
The genuine Sweepstakes con-
tains many valuable pectttf0rities Of coastructf0n
well as Patented improvements not to be found
in any other machine whatever.
It is the acknowledged Leader of the
great Endless Apron or Canvas Grain Car
Ter" branch Of the threshing machine family,
which has for more than thirty years threshed and
cleaned the grain Of the country. - s.-.-&
More SWEEPSTAKES are being
built for this year than ever before. improve
ments have been added, and its acknowledge
position at the head of its class will be fully
maintained in the future as In the past.
G.. z. BARNES, Agent,
PRESCOTT, WIS. 9-2m
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
miscellaneous Items.

Elk President Johnson had great diff
Guilty in being allowed to register in
Tennessee. He was pronounced "dis-
loyal"
Seventy five thousand pounds of wool
have been shipped east from Colorado
aud New Mexico this month, aud $780,
600 pounds more are ready 20 ship.
-KETcHUM, the forger, was remand.
ed TO prison TO serve out his sentence by
Judge BARNARD. The counsel for the
prisoner stated that the latter did not
desire his release. He considered his
sentence deserved, and the proceedings
were brought by his father.
An English chemist claims to have
discovered method by which he can
convert a human body into solid stone.
This will do away with the necessity of
sculptors. When we want to have the
statue of great man, we have only to
wait until he dies. then turn him into
stone and "set him up"
"A shock of earthquake was felt
Friday morning the 9th, at about 2
o'clock, at Alton, ILL.,, st. Louis, and at
Holly Springs ard Madison, Ark. The
wave travelled north and south, and
at st. Louis lasted from five to ten
seconds, and was felt within circuit
of 80 miles, and at Cairo quite severely.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
CITY AND COUNTY.
Dead.

WILLIAM OLIVE, tho little boy who
accidentally shot himself while playing
with gun, on the 5th inst, died, on
Saturday last from the effects of the
wound.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

BURGLARY.-The Durand Times re
ports that Tuesday night burglars enter
ed the county buildings at that place,
blew open the safes of the county treas
urer and clerk of the board, scattered
bonds and official papers about promis-
cuously and carried of sac dollars!
Wonder if Pepin county funds are all out
at interest?
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
COUNTY ASSESSMENT.

''A County Of Pierce, S. We, G. W. McMurphey,
chairman and H. B. Warner clerk of the board OF
perysors of Pierce county, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Is corrected county assessment list of
valuation Of the several towns, city and villages in said
county, established by the county board of assessors
May oath and 25th. 1869.
Nv. McMURPHEY, Chairman.
Fl. B. WARNER, Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

The best alcays the Cheapest. The ST.
Louis Lead and Oil Cos warranted strictly
pure white lead is the best in the market
Sold in Prescott by Brill d WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

.HOre Neat.
LEAvIrT 81 MANSFIELD have opened
new meat market on Broad st and are
now ready to supply their customers reg
ularly with all kinds Of meat of the first
quality. They will also keep vegetables
and provisions in their season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
Thsecifsg.

II HsCCtHSs
On Saturday evening last burglary
was committed in this city, the boldness
and audacity of which is seldom equaled.
About dusk two very gcntlemanly ap.
pearing strangers sauntered into Mr.
JOHN DUDLEY's store. While lettering
abbout the salesroom, an employee had
occasion to open the safe-one of the
fellows being near at the time, though
no particular notice was taken of him.
The second stranger hereupon immediate
ly engaged the attention of the clerk,
while number one proceeded to the safe
and extracted $75 without exciting sus-
picion, and shortly thereafter decamped.
As soon as the money was missed, strict
search was made and the scoundreIs
tracked to the vicinity of Hastings,
where all further clue was lost.
These beauties are doubtless of the
same gang that has lately been commit
ting depredations in Durand, Hastings
and elsewhere in this region. One o.
these days victim of theirs, in mo-
ment of temporary insanity, will swell
come-with bloody hands-tc hospitable
graves" some of these light fingered
gentry. We should not say nay!
Use Linseed Oil that is wayran ed strictly
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

The editor of the Dunn County News
has lately "swung around the circle"
through Pierce, st. Croix and other
counties, and speaks as follows of what
he saw of Prescott and vicinity:
Tuesday, accepting the invitation Of
A. K. GBEGG, Esq, of Chippewa Falls,
we took a seat in his carriage and started
for Prescott, where special term Of the
circuit court was being held. 1t seldom,
if ever, has been our privilege to pass
through as fine farming section of
country as that which we passed in going
from Hudson to Prescott. With rich
soil, rolling prairie, fields of waving
grain, neat and comfortable farm houses
everywhere in view along the road, we
could scarcely refrain envying the farm
ers. Prescott shows more indications of
thrift and growth than at any period
during the past three years. Several
substantial buildings are being erected
there this summer.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

Glass just received by through boat from
PIttsburgh-Brill G WEIGH.
PORTER has for sale fine assortment of
cast ors, table forks. spoons, etc., of Roger
Bros best silver-plated ware. Also table
cutlery at the
Full Team Book Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

A fine LOT of ladies travelling baskets at
PoRTER's Book Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

NEWSPAPER CHANGES IT. D, JER-
MAIN, who for twelve years past has been
connected with the Milwaukee Sentinel,
has sold his interest in that paper to his
former partner, HORACE BRIGHrMAN.
Mrs. ELLEN ASHTON, who since her
husbands death has been publishing the
Superior Gazette, has sold the concern
to r. G. MITCHELL, who has changed the
name of the paper to Superior Tribune.
We notice that in addition to PIERCE
& CARTER, the name of HIeGINs appears
as one of the proprietors of the Adams
County Press. Way back in years agone
We had the pleasure of working at a
tease" along side of AL; since then
his occupation has been that Of measuring
off dry goods. We welcome you to the
" circle" again, old boy!
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
More About Railroads.

The railroad prospects of Pierce
county grow brighter every day. There
are three roads coming in this direction
one now being built, another soon to be
commenced and a third that needs only
little congressional legislation TO make
its construction certainty. The West
Wisconsin R. R. is being rapidly pushed
forward, and though IFS exact route has
not been designated by the company
directors, we would not trade chances
with any other locality, SO firm are we
in the belief the road will come here.
Moreover we have n lien on the Su-
perior and st. Croix road that will
sooner or later make Prescott its southern
terminus. Ii congress, at its next ses-
sion, should give an extension of time on
the company's land grant, work will
be commenced upon the road next year.
But we do not look to either of these
roads for comfort and consolation. The
Green Bay and Lake Pepin, and Fort
Howard, Shawano and Miss. R. R. Co.'s.
which have for some time been at logger
heads, have now consolidated under the
charter of the former company, and
work will be commenced upon it at an
early day. DAVID MCCARTNEY, ESQ.,,
president of the road, has issued stir
ring appeal to the citizens of Green Bay
aud Brown County to aid in its construc
ton by way of subscription to the capital
stock of the company. In this address
Of the president, we find the following
paragraph which briefly designates the
route which they intend to pursue:
"We propose to start from the Fox
River aud run north westwardly in the
direction of Shawano, thence westwardly
to the Chippewa River, then down the
valley of that stream with branch of
the road, continuing the main line to
Hastings. St. Paul, or some other point
on the Mississippi"
While the western terminus is fixed
at no particular point, yet it is defined as
nearly as can be expected from railroad
company. The main object Of the road
will be to establish connection with other
lines, and the only point on the river
north of Winona where these can be
secured is at Hastings and st. Paul. 1t
cannot very well reach either Of these
places without crossing the river at this
point. We haven't any idea that it will
cross Lake Pepin at Wabasha. A branch
of the road may go in that direction, as
stated in the extract above. but the main
line will go to Hastings or st. Paul via
Prescott
Never did our railroad prospects look
brighter than at present, and if we don't
have three railroads running to Prescott
within as many years, we shall no longer
consider ourself first class prophet.
---SsS-.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

"A large quantity of Paris Gfecn-death
to potato bugs-just received by ~.ffEee
BRILL d WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
New Machine, the Advance,'

A combined Mower and selfraking Reaper-a two
wheeled machine. cutting four and one-half feet
wide. and delivering the grain in bundles AT THE
SIDE of the machine, out of the way of the horses.
As mower il is the exact counterpart of the Prize
Mower, except as to width of cut. 1t is just the
machine that has been so long wanted, being the
only two wheeled self-raker in market which is
simple, efficient, exceedingly light, easily convert
ible, and with two rates of speed to the gearing,
insurlng equally good clean work as either reaper
or mower.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

Use Linseed Oil that is warran.ed strictly
pure. MoCRAY keeps it.
The best assortment of Wall paper in
the city at Brill d Welch's
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
VII L IAN II TTM AN
Broad ST., opposite Firner's hardware store.

have on hand fine stock of Harnesses, Saddles,
Brides, Trimmings, &c. of various styles, for sale
at the very lowest prices. All orders promptly
filed aud custom work carefully attendedto to. Call
and see for yourself. 3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

IS
Another year of peace and plenty finds us again
presenting large stock of Harvesting Machins for
your inspection, criticism and comparison with al
others.
..tss8s5 .fsfss
We come before the public thankful for favors IN
the past but with no apologies TO make, knowing
our machines fllly verified, in the fed all that
we promised in The pamphlet.
Beautiful pictures and glowing descriptions of
what machine can d ;, are easily made but the
harvest field, in such as 1868 IS the crucl
BILE that puts all pretentiOns to the test Is safe
to lay hold of machine that came victorious out
Of last years enormously heavy crops, as ours did.
We invite your careful perusal of the description
of our machines in our pamphlets, the truthfnl-
ness of which. You have it. in your own power to
t p.oot ] Oil I3tf5EEl>Jt. ~gtfi
We ask you to examine our machines, at your
leisure to consult with those who are using them'
- #NA - tsst.sN 4 E-r.f &HE
Load One up in your Wagon and take
it Home for Trial,
And you will come 20 the conclusion that In deal
ing with us you will he sure to get the worth OF
your money in machine that will continue TO give
you satisfaction while stick of it holds together
ssg-we wish to call your attention to our.
New Machine, the ADVANCE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
The Large and Only Grand Gold Medal
r. Awarded to the Mccormick.

HR~
A rival house last season tried TO lead tho pubic
to believe we had not gained the highest prizes at
the late International Paris Exhibition. but the
official pamphlet signed by VIM. H. Seward. Seere-
tary of State giving correct list Of prizes 70 U.
s exhibitors. completely silenced all such claims,
and estabiished the fact that G. ii. Mccormick was
the victor of that contest. We can furnish copies
of the official pamphlet on application.
BRACKET & FLINT, Local Agts, River Falls.
C. L. BARNES, Agent at Prescott.
GEO. p. BRACKET, Canvassing Agent.
'' G. r. HERsEY,
Special Agent, Hudson, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

Best style and warranted. Special attention is
given to copying Persons desiring anything in
this line, viii find this the best
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
Prescott, Hudson and River
Falls Stage.
j. IL. RICE, Prop.

This stage leaves Prescott daily at g. m. for
River Falls and Hudson, returning the same day.
1t goes via Clifton Mills Tuesdays and Saturdays
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16

Another year of peace and plenty finds us again
presenting large stock of harvesting Machins for
your inspection, criticism and comparison with al
others.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-16
BUY McCORMICK's

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-06-10

THE ALTITUDE OF THE PACIFIC RALRoAD.-A
sketch of the Pacific Railroad says:
sThe question of attitudes is one OF the most
Interesting connected with the construction of this
GREAT work. The initial point of the Union Pacific
at Omaha, is s37 feet above the tide water; and
CHEYENNE, and the base Of the Bla& Hills, SIT
miles west of Omaha, is 6Oe2 feet The difference
in elevation between these two points is therefore,
5oe5 feet or an average Of about ten feet to the
mile. Sherman, at the summit Of the Black Hills,
is 1892 feet above the level Of the sea- the ascent
from Cheyenne westwardly being nearly SO feet to
the mile. The westward descent of the Black
Hills is in striking contrast to this, Echo Canon,
1928 miles distant from the summit, being 1888 feet
above sea level. The summit Of the sierras on
the line Of the Central Pacific is 7042 feet above
the sea- When the question Of the road over
these mountains began to be seriously mooted, it
was doubted if railroad could be operated at the
height to which it would be necessary to carry it
The atmosphere, it was believed, would be rariaed
to such an extent that thereweuld not be sufficient
oxygen left to support combustion. EVENT. fuel
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bic emphasis. No wonder that even the chief con.

bic emphasis. No wonder that even the chief con
stables vigilance had failed TO-
All, that face! There was no mistakins thos.
very striking marked fsatures! 1t was, without
doubt, her late admirer, the ribbed-faee baboon
aud, whether from motives of delicaey or fear, Mrs
Stott did dive uuder the bed,clothes then, witt
only her nose left out to breathe through like the
elephant when under water, as Mr.. Shaw had in
structively informed her not three hours before.
She could hear little, however, as well az
breathe; aud she distinctly caught the quiet chuc
lie Of her visitor, and the chnk of her rings as he
swept them of the dressing table with his hairy
paws Presently, there was shrih whistle from
below, and the chuckGng ceased; and then came
the sliding, scrambling noise again. The ribbed,
face baboon had put the rings in bis mouth-hav-
ing no pocket-and slid down the water spout to
his master with the spoil. .
"Johu," cried Mrs Stott, when the chief con-
stable put in his long-wished-for appearance, and
as soon as he had got inside the door, GIVE found
it all out" ... ..@ ',-- '...
"Pshaw! I" said her husband, contemptuousy.
"Lor," cried she, "well, you are a wonder
How ever did you find out it was Mr.. Shaw and
his rbbed-face baboon?''
"Never you mind, ma am, !" rsjoined Nh. Stott
with his avn confident air; II hape found it out.
And now let me hear how far your testimony goes
in coroboration of my views. ..:. ..,.
The next day, '.from information received, as
he darkly limited, the chief constable spprehended
the keeper Of the menagerie, and searched hiB
house on wheels with such effect that all the stolen
property was recovered. Mr. Shaw, it appeared,
had trained the ,ribbed.face baboon to climb up
water spouts and sweep from dressing tables all
articles that glittered, which accounted for his
taking the plated inkstand and the municipal mace.
If his education had been suffered TO progress he
would doubtless have been taught to carry of bank
notes and railroad dividends. But, thanks to Mrs.
Stott, his occupation was henceforth gone. The
chief constable, however, got all the credit for the
discovery, and was held by everybody, including
his wife, in higher estimation for sagacity than
ever. It Has true that he had been at fault at
first, and in more than one instance; but then, as
be himself Observed Il may still say as no man
ever took me in twlce,-for this was not Man,
but Hape." ......-..
The above curious incident happened at Sbrews'
bury, in 1884, and was without doubt the circum-
stance on which Edgar A. Poefounded bis famous
story of 1.-THE Murder In the Rue Morgue.' -|
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Mtisfellauepns &eaaiug,
GOING UP AND COMING DOWN.

This is a simple song, its true.
And songs like these are never nice;
And yet we'll try and scatter through
A pinch or two of good advice. ..,-
Then listen, pompous friend, and learn
Never to boast of much renown;
For Fortunes wheel Is on the turn,
And some 60 up and some come down.
We know3a vast amount Of stocks,
A vast amount Of pride insures;
But fate has picked 80 many locks, -. ..
We wouldn't like to warrant yours.
Remember. then, and never spurn
The one whose hand is hard and brown,
For he is likely to 60 up,
And you are likely to come down.
Another thing you will agree,
(The truth may be as weilconfessed,)
The "codtish aristocracy,"
Is but q scaly thing at best.
And though the fishes large and strong
May seek the little ones. to drown,
Yet fshesall both great and small,
Are going up, and coming down.
Our lives are full of chance and change,
And chance, you know, Is never sure;
And 'twere doctrine new and strange,
That places high are most secure.
And though the tickle God may smile
And WELD the sceptre and the crown,
'Tis only for a little while
Then b goes up and A comes down.
The world for you and me, my friend
Hath something more than pounds and pence
Then let me humbly recommend
A little use of common sense,
Thus lay all pride Of place aside,
And have a care on whom you frown,
For fear you'll see him going up,
When you are only coming down.