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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
Women at the Poils---The Election in
Wyoming.
Correspondence of the Burlington Qowa) Hawk

Correspondence of the Burlington (Iowa) Hawk
There is great rejoicing here to day,
mingled with "wailing and gnashing of
teeth" Judge w. 7. Jones. the Repub-
lican candidate for delegate to Congress,
is elected by majority Of 100 votes.-
TIE Democrats carried the last electi n
by majority of 400 votes.
The ladies very generally ayailed them
selves of th,ir newly acquired right of
franchise. Even the fancy women were
out to a man. | believe / wrote you in
nv last that two ladies had been put up
on the Republican ticket,-one for Coun-
ty Clerk and the other for School Super,
intendent. Alas, for the degeneracy of
the times they shared the common fate
of their associates. There were found
men uugallant enough to run in opposi-
ten 10 them, and ,unchivalrous enough
to accept Of the victory over them. 1t
was some consolation, however, TO wound
ed constituencies, to know that one of the
ladies ran whole length ahead of the
other candidates on her own ticket, and
came within ten votes of flooring her
Democratic competitor. That was Mrs I.
Pickett, candidate for County Clerk. l
suppose that as the Republicans moved
upon the enemy, they thought they must
keep the Pickett in advance.
The ladies, with few exceptions, were
brought to the polls in carriages and ON
nibuses, deposited their ballots, and i'm
mediately stepped in again, and were
driven home. One incident of the day
was worth relating: The oldest woman
perhaps the Oldest person-in Cheyen.
ne, so years of age, went to the polls
and voted her first ballot. When she
she alighted from the buggy, the whole
crowd surrounding the polls, Republicans
and Democrats, took off their hats while
she marched through and deposited her
vote. When she turned to 90 away,
three cheers were called for. and given so
rousing!y they were heard for several
squares. She'll be likely to remember
her first ballot VIII lie she lives.
The ladies didn't all vote one way, by
any means. Undoubtly the majority
voted the Republican ticket, but quite a
sprinkling of them voted with the Dem
ocrats II would seem little ungrateful
not to have done so. But both parties
had runners out with buggies, from NOR
ming till shutdown. gathering up all thu
ladies aud females that could be found.
Of course we did not expect any i'm
prophecies on the part of the ladies'
And it was ut least fine illustration of
that respect and reverence which the men
of America have for females. that not
even q drunken rough was heard to offer
an insult. This may have been partly
owing 10 the fact that both parties were
couatiag them. l might make some
comments upon the manifest tendency,
of the thing, however, in this incipiency,
that does not seem promising, but | for
bear.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
Rules for the Preservation of Health

l. Never hang yourself out of an
open window when yo go to bed at
night. The attraction of gravitation is
always powerful during the nocturnal
hours, and it may draw you powerfully
against the pavement and tear your night
shirt. i4 t
2. Always avoid drafts-on yourself
unless they are endorsed by q mar
with lots Of ''soap."
3. In cold weather always wear thick,
warm clothing about your body. If you
havn't money enough to buy it, attend
and inextinguishable conf1agration in the
vicinity OF a first class clothing shop.
A. If YOU wear spectacles, avoid go
ing into any fireman's riots that NAV be
transporting. The reason for this is, that
in addition to having your feelings hurt,
you will very likely got more glass in
your eyes than you had outside.
5. If you are quite small baby, bs
careful that there are no pins in your
clothes, and always take drink of milk
punch out Of bottle with a gum thing
on the nozzle, before you get in your
cradle.
6. In eating raw oy sters, always peel
the shell off before swallowing. Tire
shells are indigestible, and ale apt to lay
heavily on the stomach.
Z. Never sleep more than nine in a
bed, even at country hotel, where po-
liticsl convention is being held. 1t is
apt to produce nightmare, if any party
kicks in their sleep. This is especially
the case where they go to bel with their
boots on.
8. Abstain entirely from alcoholic
drinks. The best way to do this is not
to drink any alcohol.
8. Never isb butcher knives, steel
forks, and such things, into your vitals;
it is very unwholesome. 4a
10. Always come in when it rains,
and if rattlesnake bites you in the leg,
cut it off, unless you wear false calves or
a wooden leg. In that case, just unite
and take it off. - e' 91
don't say that fellows who follow
these instructions will never die and let
their friends enjoy ride to the cemete-
ry, but they wont get choked of in the
bloom of their youth and beauty.
BY the way, isn't it odd that as soon
as death overtakes us, men undertake US.
1t is-it is. r..t
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
".morHKHs room
By b. FRANK. RUSSELL.


ssTis plain 10 me" said a farmers wife,
"Those boys will mike iheif mnksiln me-
They never were made 10 handle noe,
And at once to college ought 10 90.
There's Fredihe' little better n a iooi
But John and Henry must go to school,"
"wen- reply. wi.e,r quoth fsgmer Grown,
As he set his nB''e o. ciderdown.e
Erred does moe wo' < in day or me
Than both his BIO, hers do in tn zee.
Book larnin' will never plant one corn,
Mr. hoe potatoes. suie's you're Dorn,
Nor mend a rod OF broken fence; .
For nv part, give me common sense.
But his wife was bound the roost to rule.
And John and Henry were sent 70 schooh
While Fred of course was lett Denlnd,
For his mother said he had no mind.
Five years at school the students spent;
The n into business each one vent E&H
John learnt to play the HUE and hddie,
And par. ed his hair OF course, in the middle;
While his brother looked raj her higher than he
And hung out sign, III. Brown, M. d."
Meanwhile at home their brother Fred
Had taken a notion into his head; -
Bul he quiet " trimmed his appletrees,
And weeded onions and plante" peas;
While somehow either by hook or crook,
He managed TO read full many book,
Until at last his father said
"But, for all tiat," added farmer Brown,
Hes the smartest boy there is in town."
The war broke out, and Captain Fred u
A hundred men to the battle led
And when the rebel flag came down,
Went marching home as General Blown.
But he went to work on the farm again,
And planted corn and sowed his grain,
Re-shingled the bsrn and mended the fence,
Till people declared "he had common sense
Now common sense was very rare.
And the State Horse needed a portion there;
So the family Ounce" moved in,o town,
Ar,d lad inn nrOx
And mis- brothers who went to the city school
Came home 90 live wi. h mothers fool"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
Useful and Suggestive.

HAM OMELET.-To eggs and 8 Ia,
blespoons of milk, take I tablespoon OF
cooked ham chopped or finely cut. Beat
the eggs very light add the milk and
ham with little salt and pepper. Then
pour into a well-buttered frying-pan,
enough to cover the bottom, and as soon
as it cooks little, begin to roll it up
with knife, till it looks like lovely
gold fish let out of brooklet, and tastes
even better than it looks. j.
How TO Cook A BEEFsTEAK.-A
beefsteak is always best broiled; but the
following method is recommended by a
lady writer, when broiling is not con
venient: .s a,g,
The frying pan being wiped dry,
place it upon the stove and let it become
hot. In the meantime mangle the stesk
if it chance to be a sirloip so much
the better-pepper and salt it, then lay
it on the hot dry pan, which instantly
cover as tight as possible. When the
raw flesh touches the heated pan, OF
course it seethes and aaheres to it, but in
a few seconds il becomes loosened and
juicy. Every half minute turn the steak
but be careful TO keep il as much rs pos
sibIe under cover. When nearly done
lay small piece of butter upon It, and
if you want much gravy add table.
spoonful of strong coffee. This makes
the most delicious, delieately broiled
steak, full Of juice, yet retaining the
healthy, beefy flavor that any John Bull
could require. The same method may
be employed 10. mutton chops. or ham
only they require more cooking to pre-
vent them from being rare.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
Searching for the Site of King Solo
mons Temple.

The Hon. Richard Vaux, Past r. w.
Grand Master Of tho Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania. A. Y. NJ, in Lis valcdict
ory address, stated s'during the past few
years, a scientific association in London
has voluntary undertaken to institute dis
coveries on the site of King Solomon's
Temple, for the purpose of ascerta;ning
what vet romans of the foundation and
superstructure of that wonderful edifice.
1t is beyond doubt that enorga has been
done to satisfy the Free Masons that the
sacred and profane history of this temple
is eorroborated. When we hear from an
eve witness that the stones of the foun-
dalton. which have been brought to light,
are each designated by significant mark,
cut into each stone, which has defied the
learning of the philologists, and arch@ol-
ogists we are animated with JOY in which
only the Masons can participate. Every
effort should be made 10 continue these
explorations. Free Masons have most
direct interest 10 the result. /. therefore,
invite my brethren, the Grand Lodges of
the United States, to take such action rs
will supply with material aid these OK,
plorers, since the craft will be rewarded
by evidence thus grasped from the DIES
troying power of time, confrmatory of
many of our esoteric teachings. Might
it not be well for those past grand mas
tiers who take an interest in this subject,
to unite in securing means to effect this
most desirable object9 The symboIogy
of Masonry is most interesting study.
The truths which are hidden under these
symbols may yet receive renewed life in
resurrection which would confirm the
faith of the fraternity. would earnestly
invite for this subject the early and prac
tical consideration of the distinguished
brethren to whom | now appeal for eff
forts to this end"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
1'Treating."

No American custom causes more
genuine surprise and amusement among
travelling foreigners than that which is
known in our saloons as "treating"-
consisting in the entertainment of two or
more with refreshments for which one
volunteers to pay. 1t is a pure Ameri-
canism; and all over the republic it is as
common as in Europe it is unknown.
The casual meeting Of two men who
have never word together is a signal
for both instantly TO exclaim, "Come,
let's have something's and for both to
dive down into the nearest subterranean
cavity below the sidewalk. The one
who spoke first usually insists upon "pay
ing the shot"-the word ''shot" being a
metaphorical reference to the deadly
character Of the contents usually taken
into the stomach. II two old friends
meet, the regular thing to say first is,
"Let's drink to old times" and the resi-
dent must invariabIe "treat" the stran-
ger. If man be well acquainted. it is
considered the generous and prineely
thing TO seizs upon all his acquaintsncas
rs often as possible, take them to sa.
loon, and give them complicated sand
up drink at the bar.
If there is anything more absurd than
this habit, we are unable to put our fin
ger on it. We never saw man take
out his pocket book on encountering an
acquaintance, and say, "Ah, George
Delighted to see you! Do take few
postage stampsl It's my treat" Do men
have mania for paying each others
board bills? And is drinking together
more 'ssocinl than eating together, or
sleeping together?
A traveller may go all over the cont
nents of Europe, Asia and Africa with.
ont seeing any man, except Yankee,
offer to .'treat," and the Frenchmen are
quite social enough, but when they turn
into cafe to sip their wine or coffee
together, each man pays for his own
When two Germans, long separated
meet, they will be very likely to embrace
and then turn into an adjacent beer eel.
lar, sit down. and drink lager and eat
pretzels and chat, but when they part
again each man settles his own score in
dependently. They never go into each
others pocket books in the sacred name
of friendship. They would as soon as
think Of transferring to each other their
washer woman's bills.
The preposterous fashion of "treat-
ing" is responsible for the terrible drunk
enness in America. There would be
little need Of temperance societies, and
as little work for the Good Temnlars as
there is in Germany. France. Italy, il
this pernicious habit were abolished -
1t is, take it all in all. the most ridiculous
the most unreasonable, and The most
pestilent custom that ever laid its tyran-
ical hand on civilized human beings.
A hand-to-mouth existence-That Of q
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28
Charles vierIing.

HAS repaired and fitted up the old Dill grocery
: III store ON Broad street and now keeps. con
Etanfy on hand the best quality or Wines Liquors,
GigarE.lSc- have also line billiard table. Como
and me- ssee Satf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28

A hand-to-mouth existence-That of
dentist
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28

"A Long Branch confectioner ex-
presses himself thus: "Them Grants
hain't done our business no kind o'good
this summer. Why just think, they on
ly git ice cream twice week. Wednes-
days and Sundays, and not SO very
much at that"
E When Colorado man asks anoth-
err to take drink, he says: "Let's irri-
gate our throats."
JEFF Davis has gone to Europe, and
will doubtless pay visit Of coincidence
to Napoleon. They ought TO be photo
graphed arm in arm.
An Indiana sportsman, hearing q
noise in bush, pretended that he thought
it was game of some sort, and shot his
mother-in law. Over eagerness. however,
unsteadie6 his ain. and the lady is now
well enough to do anything but sit ap.
THE English spiritualists have in
formation that Charles Dickens has mr..
rived at the spirit world. and is going
around there with Prince Albert.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28

These goods have been boughtror cash at low
rates andthey WILDE sold at prices which cannot
failto suit customers. .t
Call and examine stock and prices before pur
oaasi ne elsewhere d.. DILL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-28


Fanny Fern tells the following story
of her first meeting with Horace Gree
ley: she had agreed to take tea at her
house, and Mr.. Parton gave her special
injunctions to have some stale bread on
the table, as Mr.. Greeley he said, never
touched hot biscuit. This was accord
ingly done, and when the great editor sat
down to supper large supply of dry
bread was placed close to his plate. He,
however, was not contented with this, but
peering across the table in his near sight
ed way, at the biscuit opposite, he stretch
ed out his arm aud proceeded to help
himself, and actually made his meal of
them. Mrs. Parton expressed her sur
prise 6: this, and said: "Wby, Mr..
Greeley. read the Tribune for so long
q time that / thought you abominated
hot bread" Fanny" replied the sage
Horace, helping himself to another bis
cult, "do you always practice what YOU
preacbs I'm sure 1 DON'T"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22
FARMS FOR SALE.


Sixty acres near Guilford depot. A. l.. Il H
R.R new ordinary Dwelling and out buildings
Price 81 800.
of the village OF Occoquan and daily line OF
steamboats-the tract is divided into four farm
with Dwelling and other buildings on each
land nrime and location high and healthy
| Price $40 per acre.
Slxty-two and a half acres within Il miles OF
Fairfax Court. House and II miles Of Alexan.
| and Washington city Buildings and enclosures
| good. Prico S24O0.
600 acres in Orange co.. first rate grain and
grass land. Large Brick Dwelling and Barr
| fine es tate. Price only $50 per acre.
Eight hundred and thirty-six acres in Prince
| William Co., within half mile of r. +. depot;
| SEQ acres in Original timber; residue cleared
Price $500; good speculation-will be OK.
| Twelve acres in Alexandria Co., miles from
| Washington city-Comtortabo house and out
| buildings. Prcs 81, ,G00
Three hundred and forty-one acres in Fair.
| fax Co.. on Good Turnpike, 81 miles from
Alexandra and from Washington city-fno
watered and enclosed-sn abundance of fruit of
all kinds-Substsntial Brick dwelling and out
buildings-a beautiful locust grove surrounds
the house, Altogether a delightful home
Price only $40 per acre.
One thousand acres near Warrenton June.
ton. Find land and plenty of timber; we'll
watered and enclosed-A No. grazing farm.
Buildings consist Of large and very substan.
tisl modern built stono Dwelling with all the
tho conveniences, very large and we'll ar
buildings alone cost $4,000 in gold. There is
also trotting track on the farm. Price SAP,
00O A splendid estate
Three valuable tracts Of land containing re-
spectively 120, 320 and 320 acres in the counties
Of Pierce and st. Croix, Wisconsin,
gcously located near Railroads and towns and
enhancing in value every daytime specula-
ton.
Eight acres with good mill site-lO acres in
timbe cabin on the place-land we'll enclosed
and under cultivation. Price sll50; cheap.
Two hundred and eighty-fve acres mile Of
Rsilroad-no improvements-lsn lies beauti-
tully-sufficiency of timber-fne water and
nice grove around building site, about 200 acres
cleared and in fine grass sod Price only $40
per acre; very cheap. Apply to.
SMOOT y MILLER,
jel6 Land agents, 112 King street
OELEBRATED WARM SPRINGS PROP
" ERTY FOR SALE.-We arc Offering these
very valuable popular Springs and 1900 acres
Of fine land attached located in Bath co., Va,
at a very low figure. Apply to
ielG Land Agents, 1l2 King street.
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
No FIVE desiran,y aot loSstsa SstTsan DIV and
Wolfe, 70 feet front by 1924 deep.
No: No. On q e Sy 90 20 Feet fseten wolfe st.,
adjoining, on which is a small brick ncusS
No.4 ONE LOT on Duke street, 40 feet
front bv lis feet deep, the same as now occu'
pied by H. Mifletons shops. The above prop
ertv is offered for sale very low. Apply to
'''' SMOOT s. MILLER, Land Agents,
sn1, ll2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22

LADIES HOUSE SHOES.
A good stock and great variety, at very res.
sonable prices, at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22

change Of farms in Virginia and Maryland, ant
of houses and lots in the city Of Alexandria,
T-tG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22
PROFESSIONAL.


lC. ATTORNEYS FOR
CLAIMS, PENSION. BOUNTY LAND &c
Office: No. 612 Louisiana avenue,
(Between 9Th and 7th sts..
Washington city, ID. 9.
Will attend to all Claims in Congress OF
against the United States &C.
CoLLEcTIoNs.-Buy and sell Land Warrants,
Property, &C., and Negotiate Loans in large OF
small sums
PRIZE MoNEY.-Claims that have been aban-
doned by other Attorneys and Agents as worth
less, have been successfully prosecuted by us.
Cash advanced on Claims, &c.
Fire and Marine Insurance effected at the
Lowest rates.
rs Letters addressed as above will receive
promptly our attention.
Refers by permission to-Hon. James &.
Blaine, Speaker House of Representatives {;
Hon. }. M Howard, U.S.Sen.; Hon. Lewis Nc
Kenzie; Gen. M. D. Corse & Bro, Bankers,
Alexandria, Va; J. Freeman Raisin. Clerk
Court Com. Pleas, Bait; Capt. Jas. M. Steuart
ex.Sherif, Alexandria. Va; Hon. Judge A. B.
Olin Hon. N. g. Ordway, Sgt. Arms, U. S.
b. of K. Washington, 10 lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22
BOOTS IL SHOES.
II AIDES LASTING BOOTS.

A large stock, great variety of new styles
beautiful and very cheap at
WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22
SPRING AND SUMNER TRADE.
1S7 O.
". b. DEY.

@E...-..,:-: kING STKEET ....... .,...I4
ALExANDRIA, VA
The subscriber has Just received, having
bonuht at gold rates, can afford to sell at prices
to suit the times, ono OF the largest. most varied
ard best assorted stocks of Ladies', Hentle-
mems, Misses and Children's Boots and Shoes
aver before offered for sale in this market. His
long experience in the trade has enabled him to
nrocurea stock manufactured from the best
material and in desirable and stylish manner,
and on the most favourable terms; and, with ad-
vantages in his favor, he CAN afford to sell - a.
cbe.p rs the cheapest. A largo stock of fHEAV4
GOODS, suitable for the country to which he
invites the special attention Of country rner.
chants. All in want will do we'll to call at "a
King street. ,U,DoVv
NH Pam w. ID. HhDOH l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22

z
Near St. Assph street. Alexandria, Virginia
AGENT FOR
WIN. KNABE s. CO.'S. GOLD MEDAL
PIANOS.
VIM. HEINEKAMP'S frst-class BALTl-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant
od for Eve wears. Sold st factory prices on &C.
ommodaLinp terms usual in other cities.
PARLOR ORGANS from tho tost makers.
| will nlso furnish PIANOS from any maker
in the country, for which persons may nave
preference, al factory prices. I hope thereby
70 loeye no cause for those who have at heart
tbo in ;nterost Of Alexandria to buy away from
have also PIANOS from drst-class makers,
that have been out On rent, for sale at very re-
duced prices. Every instrument "arrsnteo'-
vi VioIins, Guitars, Flutes, Futinas Aeeor-
dams, Copcertinas, Violincellos, Banjos, Vio-
| lin Bows, Bridges, Pins, Rosin, Mouth organs,
| &C., &c. r.
rs Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings. f
| Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, IN
| struction Books and Music paper Orders ie-
Music solicited and filed at the shortest notice
Ny facilities for repairs of Pianos, organs
Accordeons, Violrs, sc, &C., are much en-
larged, and satisfaction guaranteed. .
Pianos, Organs, &c, for Kent, Alsoi Also, u In1eo
and packed. Ian lOl v. bhCh -E,H.-- SH:
TICE-ALEXANDRIA g. FREDER.
| ~ lCKSBURG HALFWAY COMPAN Z
The undersigned, Stockholders in the Fredor r.
icKsburg Railway Company, holding togelLel
one-tenth of the capital stock thereof DO hereby
give notice that general meeting of the stock 4
holders of said Company will be held at the
Company's Office in the depot building OF In tna
AIexandra, Loudoun and Hampshire RailFoins nis
Company in the city ab ?f asy Of July, 1870,
on on . COCK, a. m, for the transaction OF sucn
business as may come before it.: o
O"''"' GEORGE B. ROBERTS.
| JOHN p. GREEN.
THOMAS A. SCOTT.
| A. HEWSON.
| iel5-eUtd II. u. bAhCLA1 l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22
LADIES BUTTON BOOTS.

A fine stock; French Kid, Velvet, English
Lasting, Kid Foxed and Turkey Morocco, and
Tor beauty, durability and cheapness.
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22

LADIES WALKING BOOTS.
A splendid stock, at very low prices, at
WADDEY'S, II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-22

LADIES PARLOR q TOILET SLIPPERS.
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies' Last
ing Broadway, Ladies' Turkey Morocco Broad
way Ladies' French Kid Toilet Ladies' Cassi.
mere Toilet, Ladies' Lasting Toilet, Ladies'
Serge and Carpet Slippers in every style and
quality, at WADDEY'S, "a King street