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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
The Late Joseph Dixon--Reminisenc
of a Remarkable Man.

Joseph Dixon, who died in jersey
City on Monday LAST, aged seventy-one
was most remarkable, not 10 say ex-
extraordinary man. He made a. ma
chine to cut files, before he attained his
majority, learned the printers trade, af
forwards that of wood engraving, then
TYPOGRAPHY, and afterwards studied med
icine, and in that connection became in
terested 10 chemistry, becoming finally
one of the most accomplished and COM
prehensive chemists iD the country. He
was thorough op:'cian. and had no
equal in his knowledge of photography.
He took up The expel iments Of Daguerre
in 1859, and was probably The first
person 10 take report by the camera.
He showed Professor Morse how 10 take
portraits by means of a re6ectot, so
that The subjects should not appear re-
versed. Morse tried 10 get the plan
patented in Europe. MIR. Dixon built
The first locomotive, with wooden wheels,
but with the same double crank now
used; if caused sheer at the time, but
when 1t became demonstrated that q
steam engine could run on wheels and
perform the service of beasts OF burden,
'his double crank was adopted. lie orig
mated the process of transferring on
stone, now used the world over by ltho-
graphers. He originated the process of
photography, and published it years
before it was believed TO be useful. By
his process OF transferring, the old bank
notes were easily counterfeited, and it
was TO guard against the abuse of his
own process that he brought out the
system of printing in colors on the bills,
and had the method patented, but never
received anv benefit from the patent, all
the banks having used it without pay
Manv of our readers will remember the
original "Red Dog money, and the
present process used by the government
for printing in colors, for which large
amount is paid 10 patenees, for Day, had
expired long before, and the present pat
ents are therefore untenable. He per-
fected the system of making collodian
for The photographers, and assisted Mr..
Harrison in getting q true system for
grinding Che lenses for camera tubes
He originated the anti friction metal,
that bias been for great many years
known as "Babbit metal" and he is the
father Of The steel melting business in
this country. He originated vast
number of machines and processes that
do not occur to US at this moment, but
he is most widely known among man
uiacturers as the originator of the plum.
bago crucible, as now made. He start
ed the business in 1927, in Salem, Mass,
and brought il to Jersey City in 1S47.
His name has become known in all civ
iIized countries as crucible maker, and
his establishment in Jersey City is the
largest Of the kind in the world. He
was singularly self.reliant, never failed in
BIS mechanical undertakings, even in the
last, that Of making an orchestrion, that
occupied his time for nearly eleven years,
but which stood before him perfect at
last and still siands--a monument oil
his great skill, patience and persever-
ence. He was self educated.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
.uEnORY-s CL0CE.
By o. r. JONES. t

There's phantom clock on the unseen shelf,
Just over the head of my bed; :,
It's springs are wound by some treiess ei,
And tits shaped like human head
The dial-plate, which's shadowy lace,
Changes OFT as the houl has NED;
At one tits the face just met in llfe race,
At two tits the face OF the dead.
Marvellous clocki-never slow nor too fast,
Ticking no measure of time
Summon the hours that were bright in the past,
Paint the faces that erst smiled on mine.
Ali the hands point to eight, life glows again,
And loved eyes are beaming IN mime;
But quickly they blanch in terror and pain,
AS the hands move on to the nine.
Then another form, of most-frigid mien,
fakes its place on the dalpate:
And its ewes are cold as the glittering sheen
That circles The temple OF Fate.
But the hands move ON, and sister face
Quickly grows on The dial then,
But coffin and shroud the vision Gisplace
As the hands make haste TO the ten.
oh. the faces that crowd the dialplate
With glimDses of he'll and OF heaveni
Strange groupings Of all, as the hours grow late
And The hands resi- long at eleven.
Then the Clock stands still. and see no more
o. spiritS thai soar or that delve,
Ard wonder again, as of, before,
Will the hands ever point TO TWELVE?
There are phantom-fect thai pat on the floor,
Dim shadows are traced on the wall,
Spirit-eyes peer through the half-open door,
And ghosts fit about in the hall =
Voices thai come in the hush of the night,
With whisprings that cheer on appall.
They're The ghosts of dead Days, here in their
might .s.
Weaving spells that are over us all.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

UTHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in Foreign
w and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
Third-st. second door above JacksOn-st. st. Paul.
MINI. Also, iagent for Jnlius Balke's Excelsior
Billiard Tables, with Phelan's Patent Combination
Cushions. lift
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

The Government paper mill in Penn
sylvanla has, through the Treasury Agent
stationed ri The mill, forwarded the first
Ioi OF the new and improved greenback
paper 10 The National aud American
bank note companies in Now York. 1t
is what is known as the French sill, va
rely, and through lis fibres runs threads
of red and blue colors.. The frst issue
OF the new money viii probably be ready
on the Isl Of July. All the present is
sue of legal lender and fractional cdrren
CIV notes will be called in as speedily as
possible.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
TIVE HE.1.GDo.u OF NOME.

1.-THE 800 Prize Song written for Hearth and Homel
Dark il The night, and itful and Grearily
lsushes the wind like the waves of the sea:
Little care 1. a here sing cheerily.
Wife at my side and my baby on knee:
King. King, crown me the King,
Home is the Kingdom and Love is the Kingl
Flashes the freight upon The dear faces,
Bearer and deaTer as onward we go,
Forces the shadow behind us and places
Brightness around rs with warmth in its glow.
King King, crown me the King:
Home i the Kingdom and Love is the Kingl
Flashes the lovelight. increasing the glory,
Beaming from bright eye with warmth OF the soul
Telling of trust and content the sweet story,
Lifting the shadows that over us roll.
King, King. crown me the King:
Home is the Kingdom and love il the Kingi
Richer than miscr with perishing treasure,
Served with service no conquest could bring
Happy with fortune that words cannot measure,
Light-hearted on the hearthstOne can sing,
King, KIM crown me the King:
Home is the Kingdom aud Love is the Kingi
WIN. RANKIN DURYEE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

An irreyerent newspaper correspon-
dent, who seems 10 have lost faith in
Providence, thinks the weather clerk has
gone off on "bus,," and LETT the young
ones to slop the foods of heaven around
promiscuously, just for the fun Of the
thing. He thinks it may be fun for
them, but it is death TO the crops.
He hopes the sold one" will sober up
and go back to duty as soon as possible
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
CFrcin the YOu,h's Conlpanion.l
The sEIiases.,

Mr.. Grayton was sitting in his Office, on
the morning OF The 2Jth of December,
when he felt his elbow touched, Look
inc down, he saw standing there rag
ged, dirty boy Of ten years old-just
such child as you may see scores of in
q great city.
Nothing was more unusual than FOR
any one to penetrate Into Grayton's
sanctum unannounced. Even business
men found this room 10 business hours
difficult of euIrance. fol Mr.. Grayton
was doing an immense business, and
required the uninterrupted use of his
time.
Here, however, now stood this boy,
and he moment he saw he had attract.
ed The merchants attention, he held out
his hand, with the usual whine,
Please give me penny 10 Keep
Christmas with, sir
who are your asked the merchant,
looking at him with kind smile.
The boy took courage on the instant,
and repeated his request, "A penny TO
keep Ch, istmas with, please, SIR
Now, Johnny and MIR. Grayton's
smile grew even kinder. as be put down
his papers and gave his attention 10 The
child, Twill make = bargain with you.
/ don't know how you came in here.
How did you? Tell me that first; and
mind, no lies. Let you and tell the
truth 10 each other.'
i crept in behind the boxes through
the stores; and then when the old Teller
with light turned his back, 1 cut and
ran. I've watched you, sir, and ibis
voice falling into whine agaiD) you'll
give me r penny, because it is Christ
mas?
81 will make bargain with you,
Johnny, by and by. Listen TO me, first.
Your name as Johnny. L suppose
The boy shook bis head, without an
swering.
%, then, il l am not to know what
il is, then we can't trade. Good morn
ing
Stop, Johnny, remember the first
part of our bargain is that you speak ihe
truth
A faint color spread over the face,
visible even through the dirt. Then the
boy said, almost sulkily,
There be so many Of them.'
SO many? Why, that is the way
they christian royal children. You're in
luck
%. they are all Eliases.'
Elias? That's good name
No, Eliases; Johnny elias Tom,
elias Dan, elias Bill. elias Sam Jones,
1 elias'
Yes, | understand. Well, now drop
the r.liases and tell me what your moth
er calls you
Little divel, sarse box, imp of Satan,
brat; and, when she is drunk, darling
These words the boy said standing on
one foot, swinging round on it as If it was
pivot.
Mr.. Grayton looked down and saw
the feet bare, cracked open and bleed
ing. s-9a
And yet he said, with look OF
tender pity in his face. mot one of these
is your real name
%, that's Ted
Ted? Better yet like Ted. Now,
Master Ted. (no one had ever called him
by that name before) well proceed with
our bargain. If you will go out to the
nearest place where you can find water,
and wash yourself clean-mind, now,
say dean, no streak-I will give you a
quarter when you come back
From under the shock of dark hair,
two blue eyes smiled; but the mouth
drew its corners down, and said very
plainly.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
WHITE g. BUTTON

A TTORNEYS and COunselors at Law, BrOad-st
N All business intrusted to US will be promptly
attended to.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

The eloquent Mullins, ex NJ. G. of
Tennessee, eulogizing an Arkansas carpet
Dagger who bad come to an untimely
end, exclaimed, "He sank to death in
The soliloquy Of his own blood; we shall
view him 40 more until the chaotic touch
OF Gabriel wakes to living consciousness
the universal dome, and we shall see our
selves as others see us in that bourne
whence no traveller returns"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

A Vermonter has established him.
self at West Greyiock, Mass, and hav-
ing bought two tents and cow, an
nounces that he is ready to receive
boarders.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

A Quaker once hearing a person tell
how much he felt for another who was in
distress and needed assistance, dryIy ask
cd him, Friend, hast thou felt in thy
pocket for him"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
PETER M. SIMMONS,
Proprietor OF the
PRESCOTT HOTEL.
South side of Orange ST,
Prescott, Wisconsin.

This house has been renovated and prepared fol
the spring trade, and the proprietor feels conf
dent of his ability to render satisfaction to all who
favor him with their custom Good stabling at
tached. 13-1tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23

NO, sir, you don't catch me that way;
when I come back you'll BE gone. "A
bird in the hand is worth two in the
bush.'' So instead OF moving, Ted
said, holding out his hand, but without
The whine now, "A penny to keep Christ
nnas with nleasa Sin
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-23
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
ION the Levee,)
Prescott, Wisconsin. s

VyHIS HOUSE has inst been opened for the ac-
commOdation Of the public. Everything is
new and cOmmodiOus-the furniture being just
brought from the east.
This hotel is pleasantly located, commands fine
view up and down the river and is especially adapt
ed for those whose homes are in the hot and dusty
city and who desire a summer residence in the
country.
Respectfully invite the farmers of Pierce and
surrounding counties to give me call when in
town Good stabling.
May Il, 1859. GEO. SHAsER, Prop
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
dNit and 8umur.

A celebrated comedian arranged with
his green grocer, one Berry, to pay him
quarterly; but the green-groeer sent in his
account long before the quarter was due
The comedian, in great wrath, called upon
the green-grocer, and, laboring under the
impression that his credit was doubted,
said; ;"I say, here's null, Berry; you
have sent in your bill, Berry; before it is
due, Berry Your father, the elder, Berry;
would not have been such goose, Berry;
but you need not look black, Berry; for ]
don't care straw, Berry; and l shan't
pay you till Christmas, Berry"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
Select Storp.
THE BROKEN HOME.
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION. y

-
In San Francisco, on the north side of
Folsom street, overlooking Mission Bay,
stands palatial residence.
The interior of this house is even more
beautiful than its exterior, every apart
ment being in its way gem of magni-
ficence and refinement.
The library especially realizes the most
perfect ideal Of an elegant and cultured
home.
And yet, the moment we look in upon
him-one August afternoon, as he occu-
pied bis library-the proprietor of all this
wealth appeared of all men the most mis-
erable.
He was Mr.. Morton Preble, for many
years leading banker of San Francisco.
It was in vain that the broad bay
window at the south end of the room had
been opened, giving ipgress to the sun
shine and the fragrance of rare flowers
in vain that the walls were lined with
richly carved book cases and paintings
in vain that soft couches and luxurious
chairs had been gathered around him.
He was wretched.
He lay on sofa, 10 the depths of the
great bay-window, the wreck of once
powerful man. His figure was thin and
gaunt his face white as marble; his
eyes having an expression of woful ap-
prehension, of narrowing anxiety, Of
dreadful expectancy. s -r.s1l....'
1t was evident at glance that nc
merely physical ailmept had made him
what he was. IA
BY what withering secret, by what de-
stroying affliction, had he been thus ag-
onized thus haunted thus hunted he
SO noble and good! he SO wealthy and
distinguished! ...-.s $780,. -. =.
| As he moved restlessly upon his luxu.
rious cushions the pretty clock ON the
mantel-piece struck five. every stroke
seeming to fall like hammer upon the
heart Of the nervous invalid, He aroused
himself, struggling feebly to sitting
posture. !, -. 60
!, oh, will this fatal day meyer, never
relief?a
Noticing with nervous start that he
was alone, he touched bell upon table
before him, and called:
Helen, Helen! where are you?"
Before the echoes of his voice had died
opt step was heard, and his wife entered
his presence. W. .s.z
left you only for moment, Nor.
ton, she said, advancing to the bankers
side. You were DOING think. ]
wished to send for the doctor r e{y
She was a beautiful woman, of some
six and thirty years, graceful, with broad
white brows. and loving eyes, in which
the brightness and sweetness Of sun.
shiny nature we're still perceptible, unde,
grief and anxiety no less poignant thar
that evinced by her husband.
's The aaetorp he echoded, half-re,
proachfplly. - ~ 5ii ~
f. .tYes, dear,n she said, Ia calm apd
cheerful voice, as she drey chair to th.
side Of the sofa, aBd sat down, strokine
the corrugated forehead Of the invalid
with . magnetic touch. "He win b,
here immediately. Your last nervous cri
sis alarmed me. Yoq may become se
riopslg illw alzss fiss sa
/ DIR. PFeble bestowed an affectionat,
look upon bis wife. but said despondently
psess The doctorl He cannot minister Il
a mind diseased p Oh, if these lonr
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
TRA1NrNa Docs.--In the = course q, Of some NJ

: TRAININa DoGs.--In the course of some
conversation in relation to dogs, Governor
Anderson, of Ohio, related a Texan practice
in training dogs with sheep -. A pup is
taken from It's mother before its eyes are
opened, and put with an eve to suckle
After . few times the eve becomes recon-
ciled to the pup which follows her like q
lamb, grows up among and remains with
the flock, and no wolf, man, or strange
deg can eoms near the sheep. and The dog
win bring the flock to the fold regularly at
p o'clock. # yop habitually feed him at
that hour. .ss ssss3sa .s49saa sgaa7s4
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

A gentleman was chiding his son for
staying out late at night or rather early
next morning, and said:
"Why, when / was of your age, my
father would not allow me to go out of the
house after dark"
Then you had deuce of a father, you
had" sneered the young prohigate.
Whereupon the father very rashly vo-
ciferated; ~.
.'I had oonfounded sight better one
than you, you young rascal"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

Washington seldom indulged in joke
or sarcasm, but when he did he made a
decided hit. During the debate on the es-
tablishment of the Federal Army, a mem
ber of Congress offered resolution limit
ing it to three thousand men; to which
Washington suggested an amendment, pro-
viding no enemy should ever invade the
country with more than three thousand
men. The laughter which ensued smoth-
cred the resolution.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
Srlett Qostrp.
NEEDLES AND PINS.

Ye are trivial things, .{5E
,.- With invisible wings, t.a
.,.s. I'll Needles and pins;
Common and mean,
Yet pointed and keen. las s....
Useful alike to the cook or the queen,
Bright needles and pins.
w Men have waxed wroth
For the want of We both,
Needles and pins;
Women have rallied,
Reddened and paled,
Hunted and scolded till language has failed,
For needles and pins,
Heads rounded and bright
b Eyes single and light,
fs Needles and pins; "
Ye have witnessed strange scenes
Sharps blunts and betweens;
Working for angels and working for fends,
Bright needles and pins.
The set of that fril
Is due to your skill,
Needles and pins; f
The droop and the grace
OF yon satin and lace t.e
And look of content on that young husband face,
Oh needles and pins.
.... Ye have hidden the rent
In the beggar's garment,
Needles and pms;
As ye'ye mended his tears,
So ye've lightened his cares,
Till again he has need of your aid and repairs,
.zl4 Bright needles and pins ~
But where do you go, a
When your works done, we'd know,
Needles and pins;
What nook do you fad,
So secret and kind ..
That mortal no trace of your brightness can find,
Lost needles and pins2
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
Srlett Hoetrp;
TAKE TaE PAPERS.
BY N. P. WILLIS.

i-r BY n. p. WILLIS. . tt..
Why don't you take the papersH
1 They're the life Of our delight; /.
Except about election time, $3.50
, And then read for spite, -.. te
Subscribed you cannot lose cent; 1
Why should You be afraid2 uvt
For cash thus paid is money lent s..
At interest four-fold paid.
Go, then, and take the papers,
And pay to-day, nor pay delay, Ia
And on my word il is inferred, e..
You'll live until you're gray.
An old and quiet neighbor ss
While dying with cough,
Desired to hear the latest news
While he was going off.
took the paper, and read ..-,.....
Of some new pills in force;
He bought box-and is he dead?
No--hearty AZ a horse. @
knew two men as much alike
AS e'er you saw two stumps, a-'''
And no phrenologist could find aAt
A difference in their bumps. at
One takes the paper and his life
Is happier than kings,
His children all can read and write,
And talk of men and things. -l....
The other took no paper, and
'eGG While strolling through the wood, '.
A tree fell down and broke his crown,
And killed him -" very good"
Had he been reading of the news,
AT home, like neighbor Jim, -...
I'll bet a cent that accident
Would not have happened him.
Why don't you take the papers2
Nor from the printer sneak, ..-.
Because you borrow from his boy
A paper every week.
For he who takes the papers,
And pays his bill when DUE
Can live in peace with God and man,
And with the printer too.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

An Irishman once said to another. ..Ye
have taken the teetotal pledge, have yer
"Indade have. and I'm not ashamed of
it, aither." ''Sure and didn't Paul tell
Timothy to take little wine for his stom-
ach's sake?" $50 he did; but my name
is not Timothy, and there is nothing the
matter with my stomach"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

"Parson, had rather hear you preach, /"
said a baff1ed, swindling horsejockey, "than
see you interfere in bargains between man
and man." -
"Well," said the parson, ''if you had
been where you ought to have been last
Sunday, you would have heard me
preach" @s4
Where was that p said the jockey
"In the State Prison." returned the
clergyman.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

. FQR GoLp.--As the season or colds
and coughs is at hand we publish the fol-
lowing: Take heaped dessert spoonful of
fax seed. put in pint of water, cover it.
and let it boil to Q half pint. II the,seeds
do not settle to the bottom pour in little
more hot water, and stir we'll. Put in. a
tablespoonful of genuine vinegar, and as
much brown sugar as yon like, and take
after getting into bed Il is q powerful
sudqrifr, and cnts the phlegm. Avoid
exposure next day. .4ssi 35i 80
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

An eminent electrician was travelling
lately in the cars, when a man came up
and asked him for his fare. s Who are
you :" said 3. /? my name is Wood
am the conductor" "Oh,"" said the pro-
fessor, very quietly. ''that can't be, for
wood is non-conductor."
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

An old offender was lately introduced to
a negro Justice of the Peace, in one of the
reconstructed States, as John Simmons,
alias Jones, alias Smith. '.I'll try the
two women irst," said the thick-6eadcl
Justice. Bring in Alice JONES' W, I
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

Two Irishmen were put in prison--one
for stealing . COW, and the other for steal
ing q watch. mike" said the COW steal
er, one day, sswhat o'clock is it?'
+ "Uch, Pat, / hay'n't my watch handy,
but / think it's abopt milkin' timer ei's
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27
OYSTERS! 0YsFERs!!

sTSRIMR CRTsFIEBD OYSTERS win be served
L throughout the season, In quantities to suit
purchasers. Apply to
Oct. a~sm@. essN Charles Adams.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

What are the three degrees Of compari-
son for . lawyer? First, he has to get on,
then to get honor. then to get honest
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

lH Cork, the crier Of the court, anxious.
to disperse the crowd around tho bar, cx-
claimed "All ye blackgpards that isn't
lawyers. quit the conrt y 49,