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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Religious Meetings.

Rev. J. D. Potter. Evangelist, will
hold Union Meetings at Prescott for
four days, commencing on Monday eve-
ming, October IL, at 80 O'Clock, at the
Congregational church.
The week preceding, the ministers Of
the place will hold Union Services as
follows:
In the Baptist church at p. N, We'd
ensday, Oct. IL.
In the Msthoiist church at 7 P. N,
Thursday, Oct. l3.
In the Congregational church at Z P
NJ, Saturday. Oct. Is.
In the Presby terrain church at P. NJ
Sunday, Oct. Is.
There will be sermon each of The
above evenings.
You are earn ,stIy invited to attend. -
Please invite your friends.
Rev. A. ID ROE. Pastor Cong. Church.
Rev. w r. BUNKER. Pastor Bap. Crurch,
Rev. j. ID. SEARLES. Pastor NJ. b. Church
Rev j. NJ. PRYSE, Pastor Pres. Church.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Pers Ofa0I.

w. Fl. Smith, of Faribsuit former
~ an employee in this Office was in town
last week renewing old friendships.
Orr esteemed frien i, Hon. E. Holt.
of Union, made us brief call. on Tues
day last, while on his way to ST. Paul.
1t is his intention. to return 10 time to
a tend our Comfy Fair.
We were pleased to receive calls, on
Saturday last. from Hon. J. D. Trumbull ,
of Maiden Rock. G. w. Brown, Ellis.
worth. c. II. Grant, Diamond Bluff. E.
II Boustead, Trenton. Hon. o. S. Pow
ell and Capt. w. P. Knowles of River
Falls, and others whose names escape
our memory. @
The good natured countenance of j.
w. S;eel, Of Red Wing, a member Of
the law firm Of Bristol & Steele was
with us few moments last Friday. He
was attending law suit in this city.
Thomas Bower, proprietor of the
St. Paul Marble Works was in town one
day last week. N, Heshas been diligently
canvassing the St. Croix Valley and re-
ports most excellent success. Every
where bis gravestones and monuments
are put up. they give complete satisfac-
ton, and his orders increase daily. Mr..
Bower enjoys the reputation of being a
fair aud honorable dealer, one with whom
il is pleasure for man. 10 contras. for
bis gravsstone.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
RfecftieS.

October l2ih--No frost yet.
Quite a number OF people came
from Saltwater last week to attend the
County Fair.
The dance advertised for last Friday
evening, at Duubars Hall, was postponed
till Friday of this week in consequence OF
the foul weather.
Miss Lou Taylor Of La Crosse, has
our thanks for beautiful boquet which
through the kindness Of Rev. E s. Ha-
ven, was received ''safe and sound
from the Gateway city.
The Minnesota State Musical Con
vention will be held at Rcd Wing, com.
mencing on the 25th inst, and continu
ing four days.
In spite of the bad weather and the
postponement, the County Fair, CON-
mencing Friday the l4th, promises to
be the largest aud most successful Of any
ever before held here.
"A huge sweet potato was shown to
US last we K by Mr.. E N. Redmon. 1t
was brought from Kentucky by Mrs.
Redmon as sample product of the veg
etable kingdom in that good, old State
1t weighs Al pounds. Notwithstanding
its large size, Red thinks he can get away
with it at single meal.
In compliance with our suggestion
last week, Clark Brown has sent us a
report of has count on the census returns
of this county on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the Court His figures give
the sum total population of Pierce coun
ty, 10000
This is the fourth report and everyone
different. The following are the totals
thus far gsen, 1854. lO,Os4, 9,995
and l0,OO4.
John Dudley BIAS made very de
sirabIe addition To the side walk in from
Of his brick block. If other property
owners along Broad street would follow
his example there would be fewer mud
holes along the sidewalks, aud the street
present a cleaner and more improved ap
pearance.
&c. W. McMurphey Of Clifton, ha
threshed l25 bushels Of clover seed
the product of his fields this year. MIR
McMurphey must be one Of those fortu
nate men who are said to " live in clio
ver." rE
CLARK Schrader. Jas. Marley, j. I
Perfect and Chas. Day, with some run
ming stock came over from Eau Claire
last week to attend our County Fair
They went from here TO Saltwater, ant
although much disappointed at the post
ponement. we understand they intend t.
return 20 this place and take part in the
fair Friday and Saturday. Their ami
mails prance under the classic titles o
One Eyed Riley and Fanny Fern.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
fin ASSAULT.


A little fracas occurred near bud
Iey's mill, last Monday morning, between
John Donahue and man named Shaw +,
an employee in the mill. There was an
old difficulty existing between them. and
Donahue called Shaw out of the mill
and proposed to settle The matter then
aud there. Shaw declined to fight and
turned 10 60 back to the mill, whereupon
Donahue hit him Gu the back of the head,
inflctiug a severe, but not dangerous
wound. Donahue was arrested and
brought before Squire Mason on the
charge of assault aud battery, and after
due examination was fined the comfort
able sum of $40 aud costs.
LATER an action for damages,
Donabue has been further mu lcted to the
tune of $2S, making the whole expense
of his little fun about $50.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

A man near " seventy vars OF age,
named O'Connor, a resident of st. Croix
county, met with bis death last week in a
very strange way. He had been to Hud
son on business aud made some purchases
which he placed on the bottom of the
wagon box among blankets, straw, etc..
that they might ride safely. With other
things, he had quantity of matches, and
also, in the box was lot of iron castings
When seven or eight miles from the city,
on his return homeward, the matches
were ignited by.joliing against the cast
iros, and set the straw on fire. The first
IL t:mation O'Conner had Of what was
going on behind him, was the unusual
warmth along his back. On turning
around he discovered his own clothing
in flames. He drove up to the nearest
house for help, and a woman came to his
rescue, dsshing pail Of water over him
which quenched the fire, but not, how.
ever, until the old man was very badly
burned. He was taken home and cared
for, but his wounds were too severe for
man Of bis age TO endure. and he died
on Friday last after many hours of most
intense suffering. His remains were
brought to this city last Sunday. for ship
ment to La Crosse, of which place. we
are told, he was formerly resident.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
WAR NEWS.

Tie news from the seat Of War dur
ing tie pas week is unimPcrtsni. The
situation in Paris remains unchanged f.
The garrison expresses confidence in its
.biiIy to defend the city ahd hesitate
not 10 pronounce it irnPregnabls. No
danger 10 feared from riots, or ,tarya
hon.
Gambetts, the French Minister OF
War, hss issued = proclamation, nssur
ing France Of the safety Of Paris
lie urges the provinces TO resist their
iorpor and panic, and arouse to the de
fsnce Of The Republic. In closing be
saws that soon the winter rain will
come, finding the Prussians far from
home, decimated by French arms, by
hunger. and 10y nature. France shall
never loss iis place in the world through
the invasion Of half million meE.-
Paris gives the watch word, Live the
Republic, one aud indivisible."
Garibbldi has joined the French stand
ard and is TO have command of the vol
unieer forces IN the east.
Ii is officially reported that, " the gov
eminent of Prussia. unable To recognize
the actual government of france will
not restore the Bouapar,es."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Republican County Convention.

A Republican Convention for Pierce county.
will be held i'm the Town Hall at Ellsworth. on
Tuesday, October q. at o'clock p. NJ, for the
purpOse of nominating a member OF assembly,
register Of deeds. clerk OF the board of supervi-
sOrs county asurer clerk of the circuit court,
sheriff district attorney. coroner. county survey
or; and for the transaction Of such other business
as may regularly come before IL.
The several towns and city wards are entitled
to representation as follows:
Clifton =: Diamond Bluff 7: Ellsworth 3; FL
Paso Gilman ? Hartland /: Martell 2; Maiden
Rock2: TrimbeHe 3 Oak grove PreScott-lst
ward 2: I'd ward ?. I'd ward 2 River Fall o
Rock Elm 8: StIem ! Spring Lake Trenton
Union I. Total %.
II is suggested that the several towns hold their
saucuses on Saturday evening, October p, at the
usaa place VI voting in the town:
c. II. cox,
+. HOLT.
JIG. BUTTON.
Republican County Committee.
Dated Sept. 81. 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
The Lecture.

Remember the lecture by Miss Potts
Friday evening a, Fox & Dickinson's
Hall. The subject, Wonadn::- What She
Is, aud What She Ought 10 BE, is into
rest ing TO all, and will undoubtedly be
we'll handled by the fair lectures.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
House and Lot for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale at very reas-
enable figures. a house and two lois in
Does addition to Prescott, at present occu-
pied by Rev. Bunker This property is
very pleasantly situated. and the best OF
terms will be given 10 the purchaser. Foi
further information inquire of o. ). Hutch.
inson Prescott. WIS
CHAS A. HUTCHINSON.
Prescott, Oct. A. 1870. 25-2w
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Rev. John Chinaman as Methodist
Minister.

The New York Tribune publishes the
following letter:
SIR: You ask in yesterdays paper. IN
REGARD to John Chiuaman, what kind
Of Methodist minister will he make
Allow me TO say that he makes an eth
Gent, useful, persevering. and successful!
Methodist minister. Last November
Bishop Kingsley ordained seven native
preachers at Foocbow, viz: Hu Pc MI.
q man of eloquence, terrible in bis de
nunciations Of idOlatry; HUI Yong MI,
an able and amiable preacher; Ling
Ching Ting. a Boanerges of the Cart
wright stamp; STA Sch Ong, ceePly
devoted and spiritually minded man; I'm
Sing Nj. the young man who was partly
educated in your city by John Stephen
son. the car manufacturer; LII Yn Nj,
who learned the characters Of his Ian.
guage while working at his anvil; and
Ysk Iny Kwang, one OF the first fruits of
The Rev. O. Gi6son's boarding school at
Foochow.
These men are members Of our Con
ferences-one of them being connected
with the Newark Conferences. They are
not considered as intruders, but are glad
" welcomed to our ministerial ranks, and
hold precisely the same relation to the
church rs that held BY American minis
tiers. One of these native preachers has
haptized and received into the church liz
converts within a period Of six months.
Yours truly, 5. l.. Baldwin.
Cornwall, sept. %. 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
For Sale.

VINHE undersigned offers for sale the prop
i erty known as the ." Harvey residence"
in the city of Prescott. The property is in
the best Of condition. contains one acre of
ground fine house. good barn. cistern, and
i'm the garden all kinds of fruit For further
particulars inquire by letter or in person.
Mrs. G.. A. DUB;
Prescott, Oct IL, 1870. 26-4w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
PAY up Your Bills.

All those who are indebted to me are here
by requested to call ana settle their accounts
and pay up, as | am in need of money tC
keep my business a going. BY paying up
before Oct 18th next. you will save costs
and do me great favor.
24-4w. LOUIS JURGENS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

Doors AND SHoEs.-Louis Jurgens
has got the largest, and best stock Of
boots and shoes on hand in Prescott, and
sells them cheaper than ever. Give him
& aail.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Marble

WALKER-GRAY-0n the 4th of October 1870,
by j. NJ. Pryse, at t e residence of tie brides
father MIR. Bryan Gray, Mr.. ii. c. Walker OF
Gaesburg, H., to Miss Ma rgaret Gray, OF Oak
Grove. Pierce county, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

In the line of Tobacco's and cigars
VS. cant be beaten. Just try them
They are superior to anything in this
market. w. IL. WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Second Crops.

The remarkably laie fail and the entire
absence as yet of frosts in this section
are occasioning wonderful developments
in the way of second AMI, in some cases,
even third crops off from the same piece
Of ground.
H. S. Colby of Clifton. informs US
that be has twenty acres Of wheat, second
growth, which is well headed, is filling
nicely, and if no frost occurs for few
days longer, will be ready to cut. The
straw is good size, and there is promise
of fully an average yield of the berry.
John Meyer of Oak Grove, has piece
Of barley, self seeded, which, another
week will be ready for the sickle.
Geo Schaser of the st. Nicholas hotel.
furnishes for his table green peas and
beans. which are Of the second growth
this season. We have learned OF quite
number of instances like the last; also
where the second crops of Strawberries
nre ripening.
The deuce is to pay with the seasons,
surely.
A splendid lot of stationery has just
arrived at the Pierce County Drug Store
Letter paper, legal cap,euvelopes ETC., OF
superior quality for sale at low prices.
w. H. WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
Our Debtors

WILL bear in mind that we have bills
w to paw. and rely fully on our collfc-
tions TO meet them. We not only want. but
MUST HAVE our pay. If you cannot pay
all to day. pay as much as you can.
RIA. Weed is our authorized agent TO
make collections NJ STON f & Co.
Prescott, Oct. 5. 1870. 25-4w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

Elections were held yesterday in Penn
yvania, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Ne
braska, but 90 returns have yet been
received. Pennsylvania elect. twenty
four Congressman, Ohio nineteen, lndi
ana eleven, Iowa,six, and Nebraska one.
In all Of these states except Iowa, the
Democrats expect TO make gains.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

FIsHISe FOR FooLs.-The country is
being flooded with printed circulars. pur
p ring TO come from one Rufus Stock
ton, Siationer, 2O4 Broadway N. Y. of
fering a large amount of spurious green
backs for very small sum Of good money.
The person who complies with the 10
sIruciions OF the circular will find himself
as bslIy ''sold" as he can be on the
small amount Of capital invested. Keep
clear of such palpable swindles.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

The Democratic Peoples Convention,
at Sparta, last week Tuesday, after a lone
and strong session. deluge of "gab.
and much trial and tribulation, generally
nominated Alex MegeIt, of Eau Claire
for Congress.
Mr. Megett, personally, is very good
sort of a man, lawyer of some ability
and politically, bitter Drmocrat-form
Ing q combination of talent and politica
faith quite useless in Ihis district at the
present time.
His case will be disposed of by th'
people during the November term.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

In the 4th district, tue Republican.
have placed in nominate Col. j. A.
Watrous, editor of the Fond du Lac
Commonwealth, as their candidate for
Congress. A better choice could not be
made. Besides being a staunch Republi
can, with bright record as a soldier, the
Colonel is one of the purest-mined and
beat princip,ed men in the State. The
district is Democratic, and Eldredge, the
great collector" is on the track but Wat
rous will make ii lively for him between
this aud election time.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12

Variety is the Spice of Lifs
That gives it all its favor"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-12
O., Z ES!

-Four thousand three hundred and twenty-seveD
other articles, too numerousto enumerate. Come
and see. On the levee. at Dunbar's cd stand
sign Of the red horse shoe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25

Decline i'm G0ld-GOvernments Weak
Southerns DulHThe Chief Topic On
Wall streeGArrivals at and from New
York.
New YORK, October "a, Evening"
Money 506. Sterling steady at 87s 09. Gold
closed steady at llls4 0l1l7s. The decline
in gold is attribute to the advance payment
of the November interest.
Governments weak and lower; five-twen-
ties of 1862 1924; Southerns dull without
much change.
The chief topic on Wall street to-day was
the anticipation of November interest with
out rebate. Sub Treasury payments to-day
nearly two millions, on account of this in
terest, chiefly on registered coupons, mostly
held abroad. Steamers hitherward are
bringing large amounts. Disbursements of
gold on this account permanently relieves
the stringency on cash gold. The effect Of
prepayment quite marked in the gold room
to-day. Sterling strong. The bear feeling
eliminated in flood Of sales, and decline
to lll7s. The banks sold heavily-some
say $5,OO0,0O0. There is little demand for
money ameng stock brokers.
Bonds of 1881, with coupons. 1873. Five
twenties of 1852, 1l2aa of 1864, 1llla; of
1865, l12ls; new, 11Oh; of 1867, 110ss; Of
1863 ll0le; l0-4Os, 106Ia.
Tennessees, 62A new, 603; Virginias, 62;
new, 63; Louisianas, 20; new, 66; levees, IS;
eights, S71e; Alabamas, 100; fives, 20;
Georgias, 80; sevens, 90; North CarOlinas,
ASS; new, q; South Carolinas, 80; new, 81.
Arrived: Steamers Regulator, Weyhos-
set, Livingston, South Carolina, Louisa
Moore and Virgo.
Arrived out: Algeria and Colorado.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25
ASSUMPTION PARISH.
Mass Meeting and Joint Discussion-Th
Parish All Right.

Mass Meeting and Joint Discussion-The
Parish All Right.
There was grand and glorious gathering
of the people of Assumption parish at Ma
poleonville, on Sunday last 1t took place
in front of the Courthouse, and was attended
by all classes of the population-Republcan
Christian(!), i, Democratic and Conservative
although the meeting was gotten up under
the auspices of the Republican Parish Com
mittee. The Democrats were invited to
participate in the proceedings, and to select
some Of their brightest and biggest guns to
take part in the discussion. Kelly's excel
lent brass band was in attendance, and dis
A number of able speakers from New Or
leans, and several members of the State
Executive Committee, were present.
Major H. l.. Swords, the Republican nomi-
nee for State Senator, presided over the
meeting and delivered felicitous address
Marshal Packard next ably addressed the
crowd, and then Mr.. Taylor Beatty, Demo
cratic candidate for the State Senate, was
invited to the stand to explain the principles
Of his party, etc. Mr.. Beatty is an able
speaker and smart politician, and made
about as skillfll and eloquent speech as
could have been made on the Democratic
site. He denied that he was the Democratic
candidate. however; said he was indepen.
dent. He accepted the constitutional amend
ments and the reconstruction laws. AL
though he had fought in the Confederate
army, he was better friend of the colored
people than the Radicals. He spoke great
deal about carpet -baggers, ignorant colored
people, Republican corruption, his own
honesty, etc.
He was answered by Colonel Lowell, OF
New Orleans, who, in speech of about an
hour. completely demolished every point
raised by the Democratic orator. Subse-
quently speeches were made by Lieutenant
Governor Dunn, Ex-Governor Hahn, Mr.
Vilere and number OF others.
The speaking was kept up until dark, and
between the speeches there was some ex-
cellent music. The people were highly de-
lighted with the discussion, and frequently
applauded the enunciaton of Republican
sentiments. The utmost good feeling be-
tween the rival parties prevailed, and much
enthusiasm was manifested by the Republic
an portion of the audience. From all we
could see and hear during our visit to As
sumption parish, we conclude that the par
ish is good for five hundred majority for
the good cause. Keep the ball rolling!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25
ORLEANS TUESDAY OCTOBER 1870

Company Captain Peter Joseph; First
Lieutenant, Livingston Vanderpool.
Company K-Captain Theodore Henry.
In connection with Company l, it may be
well to state that Captain Joseph raised
equipped and uniformed his command in
the twenty four hours preceding the parade,
and yet they had every appearance Of being
veterans.
Great interest was attached to the affair,
as, in the language ofGeneral Campbell, the
presentation was made in the presence OF
General LOngstreet, one Of the most illus
triOus soldiers Of the age.
After the command had dispersed, the
officers assembled as the guests of General
Campbell at his Office, and while enjoying
his hospitality had a pleasant and social
entertainment not soon to be forgotten.
General Campbell and General Mudgett
can not but feel proud of the men whom
their indomitable exertions have made such
excellent soldiers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25

SCRIBNERs MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED MAGA-
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the literature of the day, has just been laid
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glancing through its pages we feel that we
have not been too sanguine, for from the
title page to the end, it is full of good
things-in fact, literary feast; while the
illustrations are all done in the highest style
of art. Jeremy Train-His Drive" is
rich, both in the humor of the verse and
sketches. The article entitled The Bottom
OF the Sea- is particularly interesting and
instructive, both to the student and gen
eral reader. But our space will not allow
us to follow our wishes and give an ex-
tended resume of the contents of this really
valuable magazine; suffice it tos.say that in
our opinion it ranks with the best yet pub
lished on either continent, and it should be
on every table. 1t is to be found at all the
booksellers and newsdealers in the city.
Price torty-ive cents for single number,
or five dollars per year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25
LONDON.
Loan for Ten Millions Arranged by Al
Agent Of the French Government.

LONDON, October 24.-It is said that Law
rier, agent Of the French government, has
arranged a loan here with j. S. Morgan and
company, bankers, for ten million pounds at
six per cent 1t is believed the loan will be
promptly taken on the London market.
LONDON, October 24.-The Bishop of
Gloucester, at the beginning of visitation,
spoke in his cathedral in favor of the edu-
cation bill and short church services.
A large number of arms have been seized
by the police at Castlebar, Ireland.
At Luxembourg permanent committee
has been constituted to defend the neu-
trality of the Duchy. The population is in
dignant at the willingness Of the Tours gov
ernment to cede the Duchy to Prussia in
stead of Lorraine.
There are rumors here that conditions of
peace have been arranged between King
William and Bazaine. by which it is stipu-
lated that Eugene, who has given her con-
sent, shall go to Versailles and Sign a
treaty, as the representative OF the only
government recognized by Prussia.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25
Horses at Auction.

A new auction firm, under the style of c.
v. Woodruff g. Co., has just been formed
in this city, and is destined to do an inn
mense business. The members of the firm
are intelligent, active and live men, and are
bound to be extensively patronlzed. On
next Thursday they will sell thirty first
class horses, comprising hne double and
single teams, suitable for private use, for
physicians, express companies, etc. Every
person desirous of procuring good team
should attend the sale. See the advertise
ment