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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
The Crops.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-The Depart
menf of Agriculture has just issued a
preliminary report of the condition OF
the crops. 1t says the great agricultural
lesson Of the season inculcates the ne
cessity of draining and thorough culture.
1t is not an exaggeration to estimate the
reduction this season from alternate
growing and scorching of farm crops, at
$20,000,000. The general apprehension
of failure of the corn crop in the North
erp States has been considerably modified
by the sunny weather in September and
the exemption from killing frosts until
October lst. Early frosts in some por-
tons of the Eastern and Middle States
checked the rpening and left the froste d
corn in an immature state.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

Our republican neighbors of Prescott,
Wis.,, have expressed in very emphatic
language indeed their opinion Of little
piece Of skulduggery played upon them
at their District Convention. for the nom
ination of candidate for State Senator,
by which one Comstock was foisted up
on the party as IFS candidate, in prefer
ence to Sam. s. Fifeld, Jr. Fiield
went into the convention. as it seemed to
disinterested outsider, with clear ma
jority of the delegates pledged to him,
and received majority on the informal
ballot; but by a series Of curious manip-
ulatious in opposition to him. he failed TO
receive the nomination, aud afterwards
withdrew from the canvass in disgust.
Comstock. who was placed upon the
ticket for senator, received the f1atterng
testimonial of one vote in Prescott.
against I47 for other republicans upon
the ticket. We need no longer remain
in doubt as to the opinion Of the Prescott
republicans upon the action af the con
vention So. Paul Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
PIERCE CouNTY.

PREscoTT Ward-For Cover
ernor, Fairchild As, Robinson 81; Lieut..
Gov, Pound Al, Gray 81; Treasurer,
Baetz 40, Black 81; Atty Gen'l, Bar
low As, PiLney 81; State Prison Com
missioner, Wheeler As, Bordoe 81;
School Sup't, Craig 45, Cannon 81;
State Senator, Constock 0, Ives So; As
semblyman, Powell &c; Co. School
Sup't, Miner %, Smith (ind.) 4S.
PREscorr. I'd Ward. Fairehild 100,
Robinson 70; Pound %. Gray IS;
Breese l02, Cook 10; Betz 1922 Black
IS; Barlow TO-, P:nney "A; Wheeler
l04, Bordoe 10; Craig, lO4, Cannon
Il; state Senator, Ives 100, Comstock
l; Assemblyman, Powell IFS; County
School Supt. Smith, (nd) 1876, Miner
80.
CLIFToN.-For Governor, Fairchlld
SO, Robinson IL; balance of State ticket
same. For State Senator, Comstock 10,
Ives 40; Assemblyman, Powell 90; Co.
School Superintendent, Smith (ind.) SO,
Miner 81.
OAK GRovE.-Fairchild 80, Robinson
%; State Senator, Ives 40. Comstock 8;
Assembly, Powell 54; School Sup't,
Smith 90, Miner %.
RIVER FALLs.-For State Senator,
Ives ls6, Comstock 10; School Supt.
Smith. (iud. Isl majority; Supervisor
j. Ii. Lord IA majority.
TRIMBELLE,-Ives 81, Comstock %.
Light vote cast.
DIAMoND BLUFF.-Ives %, Comstock
s. On School Supt, tie vote.
ST. CRoIx CoUNTY.--Ful returns
give Fairchild $50 majority; Comstock
$50 majority.
L. S. Reed. lind elected over A. Ii
Well (Rep.) for Supt. of Schools.
Hudson city and town gives Comstock
l76 majority-ruDning about 20 ahead
Of State ticket.
POLK COUNTY.
OsccoIa-Ives. 65, Comstock, 60;
Farmington-lves, 65 maj; st. Croix
Falls, Ives, 50 ma.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

As far as we can judge from the mea,
gre returns received, the Republican
state ticket viii be elected by nearly 5,
600 majority.
Minnesota goes Republican about
5000 majority. Judge AUSTIN, Repub.
lean candidate for Governor. viii fall
two or three thousand behind the rest o.
the ticket, owing to the Temperance
movement.
New York has gone Democratic about
10000.
Massachusetts, Of course, largely Re
publican.
Wherever anything like full vote has
been pOIIed, we find Republican gains
Beyond few scattering local victories tbs
democracy have been beaten everywhere
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
sleighing in Maine.

BANGOR, Nov. IA snow storm
which began on Friday continued through
Saturday and has been very severe. AT
Lacele Is inches fell. At Moosehead
Lake aad down in Pesa;aqua county one
foot fell. Stages are leaving Dexters on
runners; some or 10 inches fell here
but mostly melted. The weather is now
cold and clear.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
Rome .9Saiss.

by private letter from Rev. VIM.
GUILD who has been sojourhing in
New York snd Boston during the sum-
mer months-it is with pleasure we learn
that he was to start for home on the 9TH
inst, and will be here this week without
fail. He informs US that in consequence
of quite severe illness, he has been pre-
vented from returning sooner, and from
continuing his weekly letters TO the jour
NAL-which last item our readers all re-
greet. He will receive a hearty welcome
home from bis many friends.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
Thanksgiving Day.

Gov. FAIRcRILD has issued procla
nation recommending the 18th of Nov. as
day of thanksgiving throughout the state
in accordance with the Presidents procla
nation. making that day one Of national
thanksgiving.
Let us all observe the day by appro-
pirate services, as recognition of the
many blessing vouchsafed to us by the
Great Giver. And then let there be the
traditional thanksgiving dinner. >
Slaughter the patriarehal gobbler-pre-
pare the generous mince and pumpkin
pies-eat. drink, and be glad that you
aie alive and able to enjoy the good
things you do possess. 5
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

FINANoIAL VATIcfSATIoNs.-The heaYy
break down in gold, it Is believed, is
caused by general belief that Secretary
Boutwell,, will, in very few weeks, make
grand coup, and at once return to spe
Gle payments, thus forestalling a decision
OF the United States Supreme Court,
which viii undoubtedly declare the legal
tender act unconstitutional, about the
end of the year. This action Of the Sec
rotary viii undoubtedly cause temporary
distress throughout the country, and cer-
tainly create panic in produce and gener-
al merchandise, but as the step haste be
taken sometime, the present is consider
cred the most convenient.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

RAKING UP OLD AccoUNTs.-Judge
Barron, Fifth Auditor, has been con-
sulting Solicitor Boutwell, concerning a
number of ministers, consuls and COM
mercial agents, who, it has been found
by reference to the books in bis Office,
were indebted to the United States in
1861, at the outbreak of the rebellion,
when they took sides with the rebels.
Those who are vet alive, and their bonds
men, will doubtless be called upon to set
tie their accounts.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

The Boston Transcript rejoices in the
defeat of Andrew Johnson in the contest
for United States senator from Tennes.
see, chiefly because Ben. Butler will not,
therefore, be needed in the senate to off
set him, as his friends have claimed he
would be in case Johnson was returned
a consideration, certainly, that ought to
be an element in the thankfulness of all
Massachusetts people. Mr.. Henry Coop
or, who defeated Johnson, is about forty
eight years old, lawyer by profession,
and at present a member Of the state
tenate from Davidson county. He is a
personal friend of the ex president, and
is brother of Edmund Cooper. for some
time assistant secretary Of the treasury
under Mr. Johnson's administration, who
was rejected by the senate.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
Cry AND COUNTY.
Chasrch Serrscss.

We have been requested to state that
regular services will be commenced at
Calvary church on Sunday next, the 9TH
inst. Morning services at 10 80, Sun
day school at p. NJ, and afternoon SER
vice at o'clock.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
.Hfe0f Store.

Our enterprising neighbor BoTT, across
the way, has now one of the pleasantest
and most connexions stores in the city.
Considering the hard times and scarcity
of money, Mr.. B. is deserving of great
credit for the energy which has characteriz
ed his building operations. Just such men
make live business town. By better
ing their own condition they advance the
interests Of the town. Those are the
men whose prosperity we are always glad
to ncte. Mr.. BoTT deserves and should
receive liberal patronage from our citi-
Zens.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05

The post office department is coming
a little nearer to supporting itself, and
the postmaster general thinks if the
ranking privilege were abolished, and
each department required to pay It's own
postage, the revenue would equal the ex :
penditure. The cost of transportation
and the things incident thereto, for the
last fiscal year, was $ll,6Sl, 728, an in
crease over the preceding year of about
100000. The revenue has increased
much more than this. Mr.. Cresswell
not only favors abolishing the franhing
privilege, but will also advise change
in the laws regulating advertisements OF
the department; the abolition of letter.
box delivery: that all mail matter be de-
livered by carriers, or through the gen
eral delivery; and reduction Of the
the rates of registered letters to six cents
each. The establishment of postal cars
on the Pacific railroad is one of his
minor recommendations.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
s. Up TO sasssH.o

1t Is surprising what intuitive minds
some people are possessed of Only the
other day we were favored with a forci-
bic illustration. A pocket knife was our
great need and as we were turning over
10 our mind the most feasible ways of
obtaining one honestly, the irrepressible
PORTER appeared before us and settled
the question by actually obliging US to
take our choice from bis splendid stock
just brought from below. If any body
wants an A No. jack knife, let him call
at PoRTER's.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
for sEnytuR,
JOHN COmSTOCk.

1t was printed with lead penciI, 10 a
crampcd, boyish hand, on a little piece
of dirty, greasy paper, and had evidently
been carried several weeks, receiving oft
repeated and anxious scrutiny from its
owner. We won't say who deposited
such ballot, for fear people would think
it was Mr.. VIM. DALE.
Alas for the rarity
OF POLITICAL charity
For Comstockson
Oh | it was pitiful!
Near a whole city full
Vote he got ONEi
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
ss7
MAR RED.
G. ". BROWN.
Register Of Deed Q.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Trimbelle. on
the nth INST, at the residence of Jonathan
Park, by E. III. Ives, Esq, Mr.. THEoDoRE KEEL
LER TO Miss Rosa KIRCHENDoRFEI, all of Trim
belle. cards,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
my depend getting of each variety
Anything you lighter
Yankee Notions will be Sold at the Lowest Living
CASH ALWAYS PAID FOR GRAIN.

Pierce
selections home markets Attentive clerks will always ready attend
rngtoe xmiue goods s.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, Nov. 2.-The election to day
resulted in the re election of Gov. Clafin
by plurality of 10000 to $1,000
The vote of los towns and cities, includ.
ing Boston and Cambridge, foot up:
c latin 43,3l9; Adams 37,l50; Cham
berlain 10000. The Legislature is
claimed by both Prohibiiionists and LII
cenSe men. 1t probably is pretty nearly
divided on the liquor question, and the
Republicans have a strong majority in
each branch. Peter Harry democrat, is
elected counselor, defeating ex Mayor
Norcross. The sixth senatorial district
elects Joseph A. Fox, Senator over
Crane, both Republicans. The latter
was the straight republican candidate =
The completion of the Legislature is yet
undecided, but at eight O'Clock this even
ing the anti prohibitionists were out in
force with bands of music. The indica-
tons are that they have a majority in
the Legislature.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
STATE ELECTONS.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois
Michigan, Massachusetts,
Ill give Republican Majori'ias
NEW YORK STILL DEMOCRATIC


ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2-1O P. M.-The re.
turns of the city and county elections
held to-day come in very slowly, owing
to the promiscuous and indedendent man
ner which the peop,e split up their tickets
but enough is known to warrant the
statement that the Citizens ticket is elect
ed in the city by at least 5000 majority.
and in the county by fully 1000 major
ity. All the citizens candidates for the
Constitutional Convention in the county,
seven in number, are elected-four OF
them republicans and three democrats
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
Prescott Market.

Milwaukee Produce Market.
MILWAUKEE, Nov 2.
GRAIN-Wheat dull and heavy; 951Ic for
o /. in store and 90c fer No, 3. Sales,
none.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Nov. 2.-Returns thus far
received from the interior of the state
show uniform democratic gains as com
pared with the Presidential vote of 1868.
This city gives an immense democratic
najority--in total vote of perhaps 1876
600. 1t is too early yet to estimate the
M iority, but there is not doubt of the
election of the entire democratic ticket.
Mr. Greeley runs ahead of bis ticket.
ALABAMA.
MOBILE, Nov. 2.-The election passed
without the slightest disorder. The vote
was light. The total vote in this city is
5 2l9, democratic majority of 1855.
Enough is known from the county pre-
cincts to insure that Magee, democrat is
elected by a thousand majority.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, Nov. 2-The election passed
off quietly. A democratic Mayor and
city ticket were elected by about GOO
majority. The democrats have taken
the Common Council. An average
vote polled.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
POLK COUNTY

OSccoIa-Ives. 65, Comstock, 60;
Farmington-lves, 65 maj; St. Croix
Falls, Ives, 50 ma.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-05
BOOK AND STATION cry

Department and have now on hand selection of
school and religious books, and every variety OF
stationery. Give me q call. A
25-1m PHILIP HAMMER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07
MINOR TRLEaRAMs.

The National Horse Fair advertised
to be held at WilllAmsport, Pa, 0cto
Der 9th, 9th, 7th and SIh, has been post.
poned until October 10Th, 10th, 2lst and
I'D, on account OF fairs being held In
other places on the former dates.
Sunday morning three prisoners
mutinled ut the prison at Lancaster,
Pa. Two negroes picked the locks of
their cells and escaped Into the corridor,
They then bound the Keeper, searched
for the keys and opened the cell of q
white man named Curtis, who also es-
capped. sFrr.E .FTggV -f.
An examination was held before q
Justice, yesterday, In Baltimore. In the
case Of seven German emigrAnis from
Bremen by the bark Atlantic, charged
with being convict p . upors, and result
ed In their prompt discharge from Gus
tody. II Is stated that, from facts ellc>
tied on the examination, 1t appeared
that the arrests were instigated by q
rival emigration line In New York,
who caused o dispatch to be forwarded
from Boston, indicating these emigrants
as paupers.
Part OF the crew Of the British bark,
Ezra, ashore on Body's Island, have
arrived at Norfolk. They report that
In attempting to reach shore In q ANAL
boat, Captain Harles, his wife, the
chlet mate, one boy and two seamen
named Peter Hanson and Peter VIII.
aon, were drowned. The vessel will
probably be total loss.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07

II Is as difficult to ascertain the real
state OF the French Emperor's health,
as 1t used 10 bs In Japan to discover
whether the Mlkado was alive or dead,
or as It Is sald,to be In Thibet to q nd out
who is the Grand Lama OF the period,
A really great ruler would have spent
hls energies and used his genius these
many years 10 prepare France for the
occasion OF his death. Napoleon has
had so little statesmAnHhip that he has
hardly been able to keep himself on the
throne; and though he has doubtless
hoped and strlven to 'perpetuate his
dynasty, as the. phrase goes, nobody,
not even he, believes that when he dies
France will tolerate the rule OF blgot
like the Empress, or OF u weak boy
like her son.
The official papers In Paris try 10
persuade the public that the Emperor ls
well; but there is general belief that
be is seriously III, and the sudden re.
turn OF the Empress from her eastern
tour will strengthen this belief. Napo.
leon was s!xty-one years OF age last
April. The years are not great In num-
ber; but his habits have long been bad
and there Ia no doubt that he has worn
nlmself out with gross excesses. His
son was thirteen years old In March,
and IL OF weak constitution. The
Empress was forty.three last May
NeI0 York Post.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07
Toledo.
New York Cattle Market.

NEW YORK, Sept. o,
CATTLE-With a total Of 8, 10 head OF
cattle or 1856 moro than ever before
trade ls slow, many being left unsold,
and the late gain has been fully lost.
Prices have fallen about &c since
Wednesday: Nothing ls selling above
l6kc, and none worth mentioning over
100. Good fat steers were freely offered
offered at l6c. Among the $40 head
OF beeves on sale to-day, viz: 1850 at
Communlpaw, 1910 at Weehawken,
and the balance at Tooth street, 600 were
Texans, with many thin State cows,
making q low average of quality. The
Jews were not In the market on ac.
count Of q holiday. ]. T. Alexander's
$50 Illinois steers only fair scant Z cwt.
sold at 1S1<al5Hc; 100 Texans of6A cwt
averaged l3kc; a car Of State dry COWS
AZ cwt at $46; 90 Texans Of Q cwt at
12c. More than 800 cattle remain un-
sold and many Of them are Texans.
SHERP-Count $1,000 for the week
and 1900 to-day. They are all selling
but show weakness and prices vary
from AZ 10 $40 with some extra Cana
da lOS pounds at 10; q car OF Indiana
80 pounds at exc; car OF Ohio 80
pounds at 5%c; car OF State 68
pounds 4hc. Fat Lambs sell we'll at
$40 and a few at 9c; common 7A71fi car
State 6S pounds DC; a lot of 4S pounds
70; car Of o. pounds Canada sX.
HoGs-Steady at 12Hc; net receipts
1S. $40 for the week and 53 cars to-day.
Live worth 9Al0hc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07
LOGAN COUaTY.
The CrOpS-Ihe Country, Timber, Soil
Tho RIVeFs-The PeOpIe-RRil.
road mp the GDyAndOtte.

The RIveFs-The PeOpIe-RRil.
road up the GDyAndOtte.
Correspondence Of the Intelligencsr.
LOGAN COUNTY, w. VA,
e. August 18th, 1869.
l Just drop you line from the old
Banner county 10 let you know how we
are doing down In this Cotton land.
First, there Is peace and plenty In all
our borders. Our county covers an
area OF 1900 square miles, or less.
Crops fine, Cotton good, Corn fine,
Sweet potatoes fine, Peaches plenty,
fruits OF all kinds good. l expect 10
dry fifty or sixty bushels OF nice
peaches. could get thousand bushels
In my township alone, so you see we
have plenty and TO spare. People are
taking stock In the Guyandotte Valley
Railroad. II extends through Cabell,
Lincoln, Logan and Wyoming counties,
all OF which are well lined with coal OF
all kinds, and covered with the most
beautiful timber you ever flashed your
eyes upon, and Inhabited by the most
benevolent, hospltable, kind people
that can be found on this green earth.
And II our people were educated, and
the great resources OF our country de-
veloped, Deity has never made q people
and country to surpass ours. And
better day Is dawning over US. We
see that the star is arising that will
Insure success to this country, lo-wlt,
the Guyandotte Valley Railroad. This
Improvement will develope our vast
mineral resources, and bless thousands
that live west OF US, with our delicious
fruits OF various kinds-timber, coal,
salt, iron and wood-besIdes making
the builders or stockholders fine for
tune. Our rivers deserve some notice,
The GuyRndotte is 80 or 80 yards wide
IS or 90 miles up 1t, and good
navigable stream for light draft
boats. The Sandy is about the same
size, and they both have large tributary
creeks that are fine for land. coal and
timber. The people are still deslrous
70 get in possession OF our new Code OF
Laws, and will soon form an attach
ment TO said laws when they become
acquainted with them. All will be
right there. do hope 80. II we can't
get the thing we want, let us take the
next best and be satisfied, is my motto.
Now, sir, l announce to you my name
as Il candidate for Senate this coming
fall for a seat In the next Legislature OF
West Virginia. Yours, truly,
81 ULYSSES H1NcHMAN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07

1AlLApELPHlAI 5ept' o.
About noon to-day party Of rufilans
went into Keenan's liquor shop, corner
Of Front and Arch streets, and, after
enquiring Tor keenan,, asked where was
Brooks. James ]. Brooks, a U. 8. Rev.
enue officer, who happened to be pres.
ent, replied that he was the man, when
one OF the ruflanS shot him with a re-
volver. Brooks wound Is probably
mortal, as the ball passed through his
lungs. The assassin escaped. The
store was under seizure at the, time.
The assasslns drove to the store in a
carriage and escaped by the same con-
veyance. Mr.. Brooks was appointed q
Government detective 10 prevent Illicit
dislllatlon and the assault was Lun-
doubtedlY In revenge for his successful
Efforts In detecting frauds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-09-07
TURKEY.
Relations Between turkey and Egypt.

Relations Between turkey and Egypt
New YORK. Sept. Q.
The HeraLd'S London special Of the
9th, says important advlces In relation
to the actual existing condition Of af.
fairs between the KhedIve OF Egypt and
the Sultan Of Turkey have been receiv.
ed. The khedlve promptly telegraph~
ed 10 Coustantinople his assent 10 the
conditions OF the military, financial
and tributary, which were embraced
and insisted on In the Sultan's letter
lately forwarded TO him, thus evincing
his determination TO leave no excuse
for any hostile action on the part OF the
Sultan. The Khedive expected 10 ar.
rive In CoustanLinople on Monday, and
have au official interview with the Sui
tan Immediately. The French Minis
ter In Coustantinople telegraphed the
main points Of the SulLAn's letter 10 the
Khedive before he reached Alexandria,
ut the same time urgently advising him
10 submit to Its terms.
CoNsTANTINopLE, Sept. Q.
The Khedive has teleRraphed his as.
sent 10 the Vizler'S second letter rela-
tive 10 negotiations Of loans without
the consent OF the Sublime Porte.
LONDON. Sept 8.
Later dispatches state that the Khe-
dive had left Alexandria Tor Constan-
Ilnople.