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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26
BaIIooning Across the Atlantic.

Mons. A. Chevalier, the Swiss aero
naut, who proposes to make balloon
voyage across the Atlantic to Europe, ar
rived in this country fortnight ago
He is quite youug--only about thirty
but has had an enlarged experience as a
bailoonst during the past twelve years.
He has spent fortune on flying ma
chines-hls latest invention being q steam
one, described as being constructed az
ter the model of the bird-long, wing
like sails Project from either side of the
iron body of the ship, and a fan-like ar
rangement at the stern stands in the
place of the tail of the bird, and serves
It's purpose in rising or depressing the
machine in its course through the air. -
The worst feature of this machine was
its persistent refusal to ascend. By the
common mode Of balooing Chevaler
has made hundreds of asceEts in every
country in Europe and in Australia
Once he sailed in his balloon from Paris
beyond the boundaries of Russia. On
another occasion he or ssed the st. Geor-
ge's Channel from Dublin to England
In one OF his trips he made the extraor-
binary flight of seven hundred miles in
four hours In another ascent, made Just
before coming to this country, he was
driven forty five miles in an hour. His
trans Atlantic trip from New York be
undertakes partly for the great effect it
will have, if successful, on bis business
on the sther side of the water ard pot
less to determine the existence of "a con
tinuous belt Of westerly currents which
the philosophers say must exist at the
height of 5000 to 10000 feet above the
surface of the earth. NJ. ChevaIier has
brought with him, in complete readiness,
the balloon in which he proposes to make
his perilous journey. 1t is of a peculiar
shape. and of these dimensions 95 feet
in height 15O feet in diameter; capacity
for gas, l25,0O0 cubic feet. The car,
being made of bamboo, and in the shape
Of Louise, resembles a long bamboo
hut, ami will probably accommodate as
many passengers as will desire to go
upon the voyage. NJ. Chevalier is desi-
rous of making the start at as early
date as possible, and, at all events, be-
fore the return of warm weather. His
reason for this is that the balloon would
suffer dangerous loss Of gas BY expan
sion in the heat of warm suns. Cheva-
lier has shown scientific men that he is
not mere Snowman; has interested
them in his undertaking, and will pro-
ceed TO perfect the preparations for his in
terestipg and unprecedented voyage I'M
der propitious circumstances
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

Mans SHORTCOMINGS is won
derful creature, but if he equalled the
beasts, birds, and insects, in their own
peculiar powers. how much more wonder
full he would be II, for instance, he
could swim like fish, run like an ante
lope, glide like serpent, gallop like a
horse, climb like monkey, spring like a
tiger. and fly like an eagle; or if he
could roar like lion, sing like nightin.
gale, scent like a hound, hear like rab-
bit, bold on like leech, persevere like
an ant. see as far as bird, guide himself
like bee, jump like grasshopper, sleep
like toad, and diet Ike an anaconda,
what marvel of creation would he ap
pear Bot, taking his shortcomings in.
TO consideration, he is not so very much,
after all. Think of it If mans
voice bore the same proportion to his
own weight that a canary birds does, his
lightest word could be heard at dis
lance of eight hundred miles; and if. at
the same time, he Lad, relatively to his
bulk, the same jumping power as the ii
uiest flea, he could spring from New
York City to China at a single bound.
All that would be something like
Nz- I,,o L. o eoo If .
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

GS A Troy clergyman says: "a
washer-woman is an evidence of civiliza-
ton, and the flag that flutters every Mon
day upon the clothes line is symbol eff
progress and liberty"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

re- That was a shrewd girl, and not
devoid of sense either. who remarked,
when other girls were making fun of
her short dress, and affected to be much
shocked at the exhibition thereof at n
party: "If you'd only pull up your
dresses about your necks. where they
ought to be, they'd be ms short as minel'
She was not troubled any more.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26
WHITE 4 RrTTnO-

A TTORNEYS and COunselOrs at Law, Broad-st
attended to.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in Foreign
w and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Third-st.. second door above JackSOn-st.. St Paul
MINI. Also. agent for Jnlius Balke's Excelsior
Billiard Tables, with Phelan's Patent Combination
Cushions Tiff
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26
THE FUTURE.

THE A a AA1ss
The Future hides in IL
Gladness and sorrow:
We press still through;
NOught that abides in 1t
DauHfing us-Onward!
And solemn before us,
Yelled. the dark Portal,
Goal of all mortal
Stars silent rest DER US
Graves under Us silent.
While earnest thou gazest,
Comes bOding of terror.
Comes phantasm and error;
Perplexes the bFavest
With doubt and misgiying.
But heard are the voices,
Heard are the sages.
The worlds and the ages;
"What We will the world Is
Brief and vet endless.
" Here strange eyes regard you
In Eternity's stiffness;
Here is all fqllness
lie brave. 10 reward you:
Work, and despair not"
GOETHE.
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MILLER & wEsTFALL,
FARMERS HOME.

bankers. Do general banking business
I'D Second story Dudley's block Main-st.
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CARROLL & wIGGrNs,

DLACKSMITHS. All kinds OF work in our line
I'D promptly executed, and on reasonable terms
Shop on BrOad-st. y
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WALTER w. WEBB & CO..

NHAS. VIERLING. Proprietor. Good stablil
" &c, always TO be had. 37-6m
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Rates of .fdrerfistng:

4 square viii be counted the space of one ineh.
Business cards. 5 lines or less SIS 90 year.
Legals charged at the rates prescribed by statute
Special notices Is cents per lire for first insertion
and 10 cents for each Subsequent insertion.
Transient advertisements must be paid for in ad-
vance all others quarterly.
Advertisements not otherwise ordered, viii bc con-
tinued until ordered out. and charged accordingly
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

EE- Iowa has 1908 life insurance
agents.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

Homeopathic PHYSICIAN Red Wing Min
III nesOta. Office and Residence cor. of Fourth
and DakOta-sts. isl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

nEALER in Millinery and Fancy Dress Goods.
~ All kinds Of Millinery and Dress Making done
TO order Store in Cooks building on BrOadst 81
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DIE ACHANT d {

nEALER in Confectionery Canned Fruits
IL Fresh Oysters, by the dish can. cor. Broad
and Kinnicknnck-sts 81
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CHAs. o. BOUGHTON,

EORwARDERS, Steamboat and Express Agents
il Leyee. 81
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office over Jas. A
IL Smiths store, BrOad-st. 81
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III. c. COTTON,

HARNESS MAKER. Custom work promptly
il attended TO. Broad-st. 81
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Miscellaneous.

WISE & VANNATTA,
A TTORNEYS & COUNSELORS at Law, Corner
~ Kinnickinnick and BrUad-sts. 81
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-26
BARBER SHOP.

~ MAURER, Proprietor Shaving, Hair Cut
~. ting, &c.. &c, neatly done. 81
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MRS. VI. n. MARKLE.

MANUFACTURES of sash. Doors. Blinds
NJ Mouldings &c., BrOad-st.
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Drugs, Medicines, &c.

GENERAL dealers in Drugs. Medicines. Wines
u Liquors. Paints. Leads. Oils. Narnshes. Glass
Putty. Toilet Articles. Fancy Goods, Stationery
Picture Frames. MOuldings Wall Paper, Tobacco,
Cigars. &c. BrOad-st
Es- Physicians Prescriptions carefully pre-
pared 81
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-17
DISAPPOINTMENT.

The above sale has been postponed until Mon
day, the 18th day OF July, 1869. that being the
first day OF the County Court Tor that month,
when said property will be offered at the Court
House door and peremptory sale thereof made
MARK BIRn
MOSES WALTON
hagerstoSn I4iS copy and sepd paper to COM
missioner and bill to this Office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-17

FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS,
RETENTION OF THE URINE, &C.. &C.,
MaggiePs Pills are perfect cure. One Pill will
satisfy any one.
FOR FEMALE DISEASES,
Neruous Prostration H'eGkneSs General Lassi-
tuae and Want of Appetite.
Remedy.
Orders for the United States must be addressed
to
HERBERT & CO.,
474oadway,New York.
March 25, 1SG9-y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-06-17
The Lowest Cash Prices.
SPECIMENS ON HAND.

ITO PRINTERS AND BOOKBINDERS.
SANB0RN'S PATENf
PAPER AND BOOK CUTTING MACHINES,
THE LATEST AND THE BEST.
Whenever used, these machines are pronounced
in both principal and quality, superior to any in
the market. Without exception.
ALL ARE DELIGHTED WITH THEM.
They cut easy true, smooth and rapidly, and are
strong in every part
IS inch Lever Cutting Machine.......-.S375
IS " Power :" =" ............ $50
80 " Lever GO 90 ............ ATS
80 &c Hand or Power 81 ........... $50
36 Power, very heavy and strong,... 700
OF the % inch Lever Gutter the Pamtucket, r..
]. Gazette says '.Woud not sell it for four times
its cost"
The N. II. Telegraph says: 'The time saved
will more than pay for it in year."
We have very many endorsements of all the
machines speaking of them with unqualified praise
Send for catalogues and full descriptions.
SANBORN BROTHERS,
May q, 1868 IS Duane street, N. Y.
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Oh eapSld

WILL BE FOUND
large and complete assortment of
FRESH DRUGS l. MEDICINES,
PAINTS OF ALL KINDS,
WHALE OIL, COAL OIL FLAXSEED OIL,
SPIRITS TURPENTINE, VARNIsHES;
A full assortment of
DYE-STUFFS, and nice assortment OF
CONFECTIONERY;a fine selection ofbest SHOE
FINDINGS; the very best Chemicals; SNUFF,
TOBACCO, CIGARS; fancy articles in great
variety; LOOKING GLASS PLATES, all sizes;
STATIONERY, &C., ALL OF THE VERY BEST
QUALITY, and as low figures as can be had at any
place in the Valley. My Tinctures, Essences, ONT
ments etc, warrant to be ofthe strength required
by the standard rrharmacop@ia.
Mss~ Prescriptions carefully compounded
70 PHYSICIANS and others in want of Drugs and
Medicines in considerable quantities, we will sell
ut a small advance on Baltimore prices.
TERMS CASH, OR IT'S EQUIVALENT.
Woodstock, jy 4. b. SCHMlTT.
THE cELEB GhaH1ueu WASHER,
Washes all kinds of
Garments and bed clothing
Washes the finest
Lace or Cambria perfectly.
Washes every article clean.
Washes with very little labor.
Washes very rapidly and easily.
Washes without any trouble.
1t is simple 1t is substantial.
1t is easily operated.
It is the best in use.
1t is ahead of all competitors
Il is a Common Sense Washing Machine
II won't get out of order
1t don't tear the fabric.
1t don't break off Buttons
1t bleaches the goods.
1t is made at home.
II is no Ydnkee inpention.
1t is what every body buys after fair trial
R. W. HARRIS,
Sole Agent for Shenandoah County.
These machines can be seen at Donaldson
& Knisely's Tin Ware and Storehouse.
March 25-tf
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-12-28


Fa,LunE?--At a recent or
Auburn, New York ;. Of the gradu-
sting class in the seminary As missionaries
Rev. DR.. Clarke, Of the American Board
preached the sermon, and gave the following
intereresting summary of what has been ac-
complished in the foreign missionary fields:
Eighty-on gears ago Cary. felt called to be q
missionary That was the beginning Of the
modern missionary movement. Now there
are4 AZ societies with l 800 missionaries, en-
gagged in giving the gospel to the heather. Six
ty years ago, the American Board was not in
existence; now it has 200 churches aud has
reconed in all, 10000 converts. Sixty years
ago nothing had been done in the South sea 8
now there are SEQ native preachers and 2O0,-
600 eaamunioants. There are one hundred
preachers in Madagascar, GOO missionaries in
India; 20, OOO commandments in South Africa;
100 native churches in Turkey and Persia;
40. 600 people taught to readin the past ~
years, from . single station of the American
Board in Eastern Turkey The King of Bur-
mAh instead Of holding poor DIR. johnson in ;
filthy dungeoa. now welcomes missionaries
commanded the translation Of the British En-
cyclopaedia into the Burmese language. The
Queen Of N Madagascar, instead Of prosecuting
her Christian subjects, is crowned beneath .
canopy inscribed, GLORY to God in the high
'est. and.on earth peace, good will to men, In
money matters the change is equally striking.
In 1888 there was nothing given for the evans
gelization of the heathen; in 1909. 500 600,
in 1928, 100000, in 1872 100000, and
in 1863, So 100000 SEE ssea5s Usii
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-12-28

Let those who are fond Of pure ro-
nance read the opening chapters OF .
history bearing the above captioa in an
other part OF our paper. T}is il one OF
the most original and at the same time
most Accordingly interesting rom ances
Of modern limes- The characters ana
incidents seem SO real, and The plot Of
the story is SO ingeniously woven that
the reader is fascinated at the very com.
mencement and remains 50 to the end.
We advise our readers by eli means to
read The Duel by Lot EeI 7sF9
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'Br ExPREss'-Once uponsa tine.
meant :. fast ;'f at least that is The way
we 6enominated that swift messenger
on horseback, who went galloping
through our streets M any years ago, toot-
ing his horn and carrying Uncle Sans
urgent dispatches This cpcch was in
the days of Martin Van Buren,. Il would
be supposed, in these slaysSof inprove
etc. thae=a..,lcnble-s
quick'' would be the meaning of "By
Express now a days But it il not go,
particularly when one depends on the
snail like pace at, which The cars now
run between this city anti Cincinnati,
as for instance: On Friday last, we sent
an order for rnles to. the Cincinnati Type
Foundry. and. on Wedne sday noon VIC
received word that the order had been
| filled and sent, and 10! and behold, we
received TIE 'packspe "By Express" on
Thursday at - Must six days from
the Queen City, via Hamilton and Eaton
fast line. Passengers on this route, can
sing Chit is not so pleasant, this riding
on a rail!'' whilst the one waiting for
the prompt fulfillment Of an order, would
il he did not possess the forbearance OF
a Christian and the patience of Job
use some plain 'cuss words''-if not
loud at least very deep!
| s
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The following gentlemen have been named
in connection with the nomination by the Re-
publican State Convention for the offices to b.
filled at the next October election 10
For State Treasurer Colonel W. B. Oak
ley, of Allen; General James c. Veatch. now
Adjutant General, General Thomas Bennett OF
Wayne; L. A. Cass, Of Grown Point Simeon
T. Powell, of Henry county; Colonel Spicely.
and General Robert Milroy. af s,5r8aazs4
- For A Attorney General Colonel William
Wilson, of lafayette; Leonidasa Sexton, Of
Rushvale, and Judge Capron, OF Boone coun-
~. .sss.F~--s -, ...,--- $50 80
Auditor Major John u. Evsns, the incum-
bent; james +. Wildman, OF Howard county,
formerly Of Jefferson county. and Capt. Fish
or. Of Elkhart county, 3a oaa EQ@a bna
~ The Supreme Judges. Jehu T. Elliot James
s. Frazier, Charles a. Ray and Robert c. Gre
CORY, have suthsrized the statement that while
they will not seek denominations they will ac-
cept them if they are rendered. 5.ss@..f,,ss~
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A Nrw 'YxaR's orrERrsc.--In the

A Nfw YxAR's OFFERING,--In the
shape Of load of wood, would be
gratefully received ~ many poor fami
lies in our city. 1t is expensive and
difficult to procure, by those whose
scanty dependence is, perhaps, but the
small earnings from few washings
dooe, or a few agsrnents made during
the week. Believing there are those
OF our country friends who would take
pleasure in making such a douation il
they knew, where 1t is needed, We would
suggest that, on New Years Day, the
wood should be bro't to the Children's
Home on the southeast corner of Pearl
and Walnut streets. where there will be
ladies who will give the desired inform
alton. Any wood or provisiona left
there then. or at any other time. either
for the Children, or for distribution, will
be gratefully received and promptly A.
tended to. enslisan r. sa4ea
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We are sorry to learn this Thursday |
morning that our old friend Thomas
Benton is quite i'll.
Newberg has had a shooting ARRAY,
which left = bullet in the thigh Of Peter
Long.
A young ssoman in Vienna tried to
suicide on five cents worth of arsenic
in two doses. The doctors are doubt
full Of the result.
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It is said that the proprietors Of the
celebrated PLANTATION BITTERs rent no
less than nine pews from the different
-denomins tions in New York city for all
those of their employees who will occu-
Py them regularly, free of charge. This
is certainly praise~orty, and it is to be
hoped that others who employ a large
number Of people, will follow the exam
pie The above fact, accompanied with
the belief that a firm who would look so
closely after the morals and nelfare of
their employ ees. would not undertake to
impose upon the public, has induced US
to give the PLANTATION Bitters a trial, and
having found them to be all that is rep
resented, we cordiallay recommend
them as q tonic Of rare erit-EObserv-
er. July 1st- v-f eis
f aa 4.
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TO OuR MUSICAL FRIENDS.

Believing that the musical interests Of our neigh--
borhood win b. benefited BY the Introduction Of Pc
ter's Musical Monthly, we have made arrangsments
with the Publisher to osr ~ follows-our paper one
year and Peteas' Musical Monthly for six months,
Zone volume for $2.25; or any one sending us a
Club Of two Subscribers. At $425 EACH viii be pre-
sented with hall. yearly subscription to Peters, Mu
sicsl Monthly-and when tell friends that this
equivalent 10 giving them At least so pieces of Mu
sic, they will see that we wish them all to sssng
play, and be happy" z0f
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DEATHs0F e. NJ. STANTON

4 The seepn& great man Of the late ep-
och died NridRy morning last Ia Wahing-
ton &C three O'Clock The news Of the
death of Mr.. Stanton shocks and surpri.
ses the whole country. No dispatch had
intimated that he was either dangerously
i'll or in a dangerously decline. 1t was
we'll understood that he left the services
very much broken down in both BODY
and mind, hut it Was the hope and belief
Of the country. that rest would soon re-
store him to his usual vigor. But that
hope is painfully disappointed. The
'.lsst Of earth" has hsppend to him
Amid The general viyacity Of Christmas
joys the people are panied TO hear of
the death Of the man to whom, next to
Lincoln, forty millions Of American citi
zens are under obligations of gratitude
for crushing the rebellion and saving the
Republic. a4~s,s,ysB -g@.t. So. 49,
Mr.. S. organized the war The com
manders in the field knew that he could
be depended upon for everything requir
ed up to the limit of surpassed personal
energy and of resources of tho loyal
States. It is enough to say of him that
the ARMY of over one million of men
defending the North, and fighting the
rebellion over five hundred thousand
square miles OF territory, was constant
IL recruited, armed clothed and provis-
toned with pefect promptitude, and no
army corps was compelled at any time
to wait for anything that was wanted in
the almost boundless range and mag
nitude Of such . service. ahy go
We append the following from Mr..
Forney, whose constant residence in
Washington, and his intimate relations
with the Cabinet officers of the war, en-
abled him to obtain correct apprecia-
ton Of Mr.. Stanton f1fsls 81 80
Edwin NJ. Stanton is still compara-
lively, young man. He is fifty-four this
month of December. When he accept.
ed the portfolio of War Secretary, in
1862, he was in robust health. He was
capable OF prodigions labor literally
lived in harness I He gave 40 thought
70 himself And when, at the end Of
hostilities, the faithful minister found
that in defeating Jefferson Davis he had
to meet and sbaflle Andrew johnson, the
stalwart frame began 20 weaken Ed
win NJ Stanton became an almost hope
less invalid. But he never quaiied at
his post Like Farady, Huxley, Lyeil
and Agassiz in the scientific world, he
regarded this as . progressive age, and
beiieses there IL no truth more sacred
than that the people are the source OF
all power, and that statutes framed in
the interests OF liberty must not be
Sthwarted by black. letter precedents or
anticipated authorities. Our oppressor
was the rebellion, snd that would have
been our master, If men like Stanton had
not smitten it hip and thigh, front and
rear, by every means at their command
Within the last few weeks Mr.. 6tanton's
physical condition has visibly improved.
His intellect is as clear as.ever. IA sve6
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-12-28

LfQUoR sLAwale5O0 LICENSE. This
City Ofdihascer goes into effect on Sat.
urday 'nSxt, Jan. LIST, 1870. Look out
for the Mayors Proclamation, about
New Years Day.
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1xcgM
md
6 ~
the curn
e. ts.as :sd To.n Lots much
~
County sn>ars
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AtLcocHs POROUS PlAsTERs.

Sore and Dry Throat cured by half Plaster usu-
ally in two or three hours. 9a*4IaAw ass
d SIS ynoaTR aid s---- 500 ob { ssffs lis
DR.. Green. No. 1888 Broadway, New York. informs
4 young woman suffering yer severely ftom lumba-
60. On Thursday she called to get two more for
friend, and then stated how the two she had pur-
chased on Monday had relieved her Immediately af-
ter putting them ON, an cured her IN tpo day. Of
most distressing pain in her back and loins.
Allcock's Porous Piasters have peer found spec-
fcs for RhslnanfisGi Of RE WRIST. 424vcPkc0.
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A Bedford photographer is making
spirit photographs when the condi-
tons are favorable. The conditions
are quart Of old Bourbon before din
ner