Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-23
What a Nefghbor Thinks of us.

ADe van MEIER, eultOF vi iuo i0u
hot' St. Croix Republican, passed
through our city the other day. AS an
excuse for not stopping longer with us.
he claimed that a pressing engagement
in La Crosse demanded bis immediate
personal attention. Though here but a
few hours, being close observer, he no.
ted many things about our city which
would have escaped the attention of most
strangers. The following "true biif
from his pen, we clip from the Republic
can of last week:
A three hours run found us at Pres
colt, although the X had three large
lumber barges in tow. and made numer-
Gus landings. Giving our puuder to an
American, we inquired for Judge Hougb,
and at the same instant we saw the
worthy gentleman of our question.
The Judge is a true southern gentle
man which means gentleman all the
world over. We accompanied the Judge
to bis hotel and net there bis amiabIe
and accomplished wife, who appeared as
in other days aud scenes, lady of rare
and cultivated tastes, possessing unequal
led entertaining powers, which compel
profound listening to her fresh narratives.
After meeting Col. d. j. Dill, P. '.
Wise, Esq, of St. 10, Missouri, brother
Weber, of the Journal, and many other
friends, we accepted the kind invitation
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hough to look the town
over and attend social given by the
Congregational Society, at the residence
of Capt. Meacham. After ascending the
bluffs approaching up town, we were
surprised at the beauty of tho situation
and the fine scene presented. In facing
tho west, we have the city of Prescott
beneath, and, to the left of us. In front,
Lake St. Croix at its confluence with the
Father of Waters: on the point of Min
nesota thus formed is the village of Point
Douglas, and still on farther, beyond
the Mississippi" in full view, lies the
thriving village of Hastings, then rolling
openings and prairie, domesticated by
farms and pretty country homes. The
scene, as young lady told us that eve
ping, " would make an enchanting stereo-
scopic view with glimpse of the water"
The up town of Prescott abounds with
fiue residences, an abundant supply of
shade trees, is delightful residing place,
and seems to be appreciated, judging
from the comfortable improvements in
that quarter. One deals unjustly to say
ought against this city from merely a lev
ee view. A walk or drive through the
better portions of that place change the
minds of the most prejudiced.
At about uino o'clock, in company
with our friends, we called at the resi-
dence of Capt. Meacham, and found
very pleasant party in session. For the
first time since the close of the war, we
met Captain Meacham, of our regiment.
with whom we have enjoyed many hap
py occasions, and who now looks, feels
and acts proud for duties we'll performed
Presented 10 his wife, we find her a fit
consort for the Captain. During the
evening we were presented TO Senator
Copp and lady, also 10 Miss Maria Copp,
fascinating young lady of southern
stamp; a native of the State of Mississip
pi, her claim as southerner is allowed.
We also met other very pleasant strang.
ers, besides Rev. w. w. Norton and
wife, J. S. Beal and wife, of our town.
and Mr.. Willis III. Norton of Mortified,
Mimi, who was en- route for New Rich.
mond. Mr.. and Mrs E. P. Scribner
were reported in Prescott, but we did not
have the pleasure of seeing them. In
returning to our hotel we formed n better
opinion than we have entertained 10 the
past Of Prescott.
Like Hudson and New Richmond,
Prescott wants a railroad. and the people
hold ideas that their wants will be speed
lily supplied. Our village presents a SUI
perior claim for a transportation route.
We do not only want a railroad, but we
need one. Had we the navigation of
Hudson or Prescott, our place would not
be called village but city. and we
wonder that Prescott is not larger than
ST. Paul. 1t has the position but not the
vim.