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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

CONGRESSIONAL SuccEssIou.-The
Clark County Republican announces its
fayorite candidate TO succeed Gen. Wash
burn, thuswise:
II is now settled fact that General
Washburn, for many years our faithful
Representative at Washington, will not
consent to again become candidate for
the position he has SO ably filled. There
is no aternaiive-a candidate must be
nominated this summer; and the Repub.
Hcan leads off with the name of William
T. Price, of Jackson. He is capable,
honest and cn,rgetic. Is there more
needed! What man is better entitled TO
wcnv tbs hnunrs az the old Sisth District
in Congress-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

The state officers who went up 10
waupun at tbs burning Of the State
Prison. are reported as saying that ths
loss by the Hrc has been considerably cx-
ngSeratSd. aud that new sLop can be
built. an iron roof put on. and the ma
sbinery pu, " for $4,000. This puts
much better phase upea tie matter
than former reports.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
CITY AND COUNTY.
Wheat lower In Milwaukee, Tues.
day, No. ], 99c; No. 9. csc.

.Tesr lids.
Summons"
Foreclosure Sale"
TO Rent" Hotel.
To the Barefooted." Jurgcns speaks.
Valuable Farm for Sale "-in Oak
Grove.
For Sale. "-Mauufacturing estab
isment, Diamond Bluff
New Drug Store "-Thompson's, at
River Falls.
Wanted TO Sell "-VaIuab'e proper
ty at River Falls.
Ladies' Furnishing Store "-Chas.
Pearsou's, Hastings.
-Preserve these items for future ref
erence!
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
The Northern wisconsin X. X. Cen-
pany.

The coriinraiors named 10 tho charter
Of the Northern Wisconsin fSt. Croix
and Superior Lan6 Grant. Railroad
Company, met at Prescott, Wis. May
18th aud orgshizAd he company. There
were present, James Siinson, W. J. Copp,
Chaplin Hall. =. p. Wiulcrmutc. J. V.
Clark. aud Geo c.. Smith. Hiram Wal.
bridge and II. d. Barron were absent
". J. Copp'was elected chairman, and
Geo G. Smith secretary. The minutes
"f previous meetings, At which only
minority of the corporators were present,
were resj. and approved. A resolution
WAS adopted accepting tho charter, aud
directing the acceptance to lee filed with
tho Secretary Of State Of Wisconsin. -
Philip w, Holmes. of n. Y, Nathan X.
Fillmore ard Joseph Colamer. of Phila
delpiia, we're appointed commissioners TO
open Looks for subscriptions of stock -
James Smith, Jr.. of ST. Paul, attorney
for Jay Cooke e. Co. subscr he'd for five
hundred shares, at 100000, the amount
required ia the charter 10 lie subscribed
preliminary 10 the organization of the
company.
A further meeting was ordered to be
held nj Milwaukee, July l4;h, for the
election al directors and the officers of
the company, after which the meeting
nijourncd.-S. Paul Pioneer l3M inst
BY the above il will he seen that the
Northern Wisconsin Railroad company
has been organized. For the benefit OF
those uniformed 10 names we would
say, it is the Road from Prescott to Su-
perior meant by the Northern Wisconsin.
The stick of 100000, was taken for
Jay Cooke & Co. the great Philadelphia
bankers. ard who are tho principal fig
urers in the great Northern Pacific.
1t is also understood that they arc ne
gotiating for the Hastings d Dakota
road with view TO complete il. Should
they succeed in the negotiation-of
which they secm TO be confident, and
they acquire this last road, it would seem
altogether probable they arc in earnest
sbcut building the Superior road, rs
tho one would prove a magnificent feeder
for the other. The Dakota road passing
through rich agricultural portion of
Minnesota, deprived in great degree of
timber. would pour is rich and abundant
agricultural products into Superior, by
way of the Prescott & Superior, or
Northern Wisconsin railway, aud receive
in return from the great lumber regions
of Superior tho material fer buildings and
fencing for tho broad prairics Of Minneso.
IA and Dakota-and thus secure nj once
sn amount of freight for the road that
would make the stockholders rejoice "
the ownership.
That the company is equal to the IN.
dertaking Of constructing either or both
of tho roads, is beyond dispute. That
they will DO It. the not very distant fu
Iurc will determine, for which We will
patiently wait and watch.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
Wanted to Sell.

There is offered for SALE to settle the estate of
Eli Foster, deceased. an extensive water pow.
er-eleven and one-hali feet head-with the
right to flow. This power is sufficient TO
run large amount OF machinery. a ID il sit
nated in the fourishing village OF River Falls,
Pierce county. Wis There will also be 30
acres of land decided with the power. This
is rare chance for bargain. as the property
must be sold. For further particu ans apply
to or address SIDNEY PORCH,
5tf River Falls, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
The Debate Closed.

The debate on the Bible betw cen
Messrs. PRYsE and JAMESON closed last
Tuesday evening. 1t has continued for
eight evenings and each meeting was
largely attended. The opinions of the
hearers as to who is ahead depend mostly
upon their religious views. Christians
are satisfied that MIR. Prysc made a no.
bic defense of the Bible, conclusively
proving its divinity, while Spiritualists,
Liberalists, and free thinkers generally,
are equally confident that Mr.. Jameson
sustained his side with marked ability
and proved his position with unmistaka.
bic clearness.
Convince a man against his will
And he's of the same opinion still."
But certain il is, the discussion has dis
sem;nated good deal of valuable infor.
nation; put men 10 thinking: melted
them to investigation, and caused an in.
terchaDgc and comparison of ideas
among those attending the meetings that
must result in some good to the individ.
ual. Some minds need prolonged and
vigorous shaking to awaken them to Sc
rious and earnest thought. and debates,
like the one just closed, afford an excel
lent means to arouse them. Free dis
Gu sion, open. public debate, VIC believe
in. and the more We have the better, be
the subject morals, politics, OF religion.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
Careless.

A few days since, while number Of
children were at play in the third ward.
one Of them picked up m AK and while
carc!essly handling il, let it fall on the
hand of little girl of Mr.. Mazerine,
severing two fingers and manning her for
life.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

Circuit Court

Will be in session at Ellsworth next
week the term commencing Monday =
There will be upwards of thrifty civil
cases on the Calendar and probably two
criminal cases.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
Notice.

TNHOSE indebted TO me by book account.
Il or otherwise. are earnestly requested TO
call and settle / need money aud must have
u to keep my business up. Times are hard
l know, but every one should do all in their
power towards paying those who have carried
them so long and pat iently. ii yon cannot
pay all. pay part. BY so doing you mir
put me in a shape to xtend further accom-
mediation whGu much needed.
q. J. DILL.
Prescott, MAY 1870. 3-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
County Hoard.

Meets next Monday 23'l inst, Mt Ellis
worth. The principal business that will
probably be done is to effect an organza-
ton, appertion and assess the county taxes
for the coming year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
Real Estate and Goods for

Sale.
wish to close out my stock of goods and
l. real estate in Prescott, and will. sell the
same for fifte.n thousand dollars less than re-
turned BY assessor and equalizing board 10
collector for the year 1869. If not sold in
bulk, will be sold in small lots to suit pur-
chasers at two thirds less than their assessed
value; the goods will be sold for cash at pri-
waite or public auction.
All book accounts and notes must be set
tied without failure, or cost will be made.
49-tf. GEO. A. DILL.
Prescott, Feb %, 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

Comstock. The dead beat, who has
been 'iakipg in our neighbors up the
river. gave cur town call last week -
He brought his valuable "Oil Right >
along for The amusement OF our ciiizens,
and few Of them see the i.ke sbout
tao dnlla;s worth. Cook says il is OIL
right this. time, ia, he cs"'i DO j, again
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
Felc Front.

~ etC 'FRONT.'
We arc glad 10 chronicle the improve
men,s instituted by N. 7. Porter in tear
ing away the old doors aud windows Of
his store and replacing them with fine
glass front. Bully for Porter.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19
To Rent.

The Undersigned offers the st. Nicholas
Hotel for rent. The establishment is the
finest one in the city. and will BE- LET on rea-
sonabie terms 10 reliable person. Apply to
GEO. SCHASER.
5-3w Prescott. Wis
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

Paris is in state of fcrment. Tho
point of the bayonet keeps peace within
the city. Two or thrce riots have oc-
CURED but they were promptly put down
by an armed so!diery. Napoleon holds
his power by the strength of his lcgions.
But the days of the Second Empire are
numbered. When Napoleon the Little
goes down to his long home, he and his
Empire bid fair to sleep in the same
grave. The generous aid Of France
gave us the priceless boon of Liberty
when Tyranny was about to placs its
heel upon the ueck of the nsiion. We
hold that service in grateful remem-
brance and look with more than passing
selici,uds 10 the efoits Of her noble ratri.
o.s who are striving TO make France a
land Of the free.'
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-19

PRESCOTT MARKET.

CHARLES SMITH,
COUNTY Superintendent of Schools. ONCE
" over post Office, Prescott.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
CITY TAXES.


TO TILE EDITOR or THE HERALD
nave seen much in the papers OF late written by
men In the Fammany Interest about the low or
our taxes for 1870, In when we are told that last
year the rate 81 "a per 500 oil valuation, while
this year u is only So 25; and the Tammany men
eXciam. could the Morrssey faction equal that? But
the taxpayers VIII lind when they come to get
their tax bills Tor 1870 that this Il only way the
Tammany folks have or throwing aust in our
eyes, They reduce the rate trlfie-two cents on
81 y, or less than one per cent-and increase The
valuation Tar more, az the following win show:-for
instance, my dwelling in Bond street was valued
last year at 5000 which, taken at last years rate
oil 81 - per 100, made my tax FOR 1869 s258 49, Ihls
year II Is valued at 81, so, which the reduced rate
oi ~ 70 per 500 makes my tax Tor 1870 1856 90
But not 10 give an Isolated case will give you nv
entire tax Dill. which consists vi Improved ana nn-
improved property scattered In the Twelfth, FIR
teentii, Nineteenth anu Tweu y-second wards. Last
year Its total valuation In the assessors books
tax Of SAC Tor the year 1862 rhis year 1t Is valued
al $3.50. which at the rate OF 81 % per
FLO VIII make tax OF 1910 Tor the year $780, beng
an increase OF over ten per cent last year. and
TINS TOO IN the lace OF ts reduction OF the State
and everything else but New York city eS axss. "
IN 1864 ! bought lot under water In Harlem; II
stands exactly as it aud then, aud the neghnorbood
Sll %, for 1865 So o.. ana in 1870 1t viii he
s22 90 In view Of my experience as
taxpayer would exclam, when or whcrs
WIN this ever Increasing taxation stopS In
my opinion, under just and economical govern
mcnt OF the city. on stationary property--that
is, property which remains the same-tnc lax
should remain the same, whether the pro-
perry De vacant lots or NOT, a. The new buildings
which go up every year. and occasion great
crease in the valuation or city property, SHOULD
be ample enough TO pay for the additional police,
judges, schools, Sc., which are required 10 slAru
ana educate the additional population. Instead of
this there Is increase the al, the vast
tract OF vacant lots on our island every year.
The above IS my answer 10 Tie long article In your
paperof Friday, which went TO show great rcduc-
ton OF taxes In nearly all the wards OF our CITY,
>. r. SIMPSON, A Bond street.
NEW YORK, Oct. |, 1870.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08


First Heat.-ropscy won the lllsl le pos,tion. Tbe
horses were started ut The twelfth attuppr win
LAZY Augusta lcading On the turn CooJo am, n r.
Palmer broke up, when Royal John took second posl-
uon. Al me Quarter pole, wnich was passed IN
thirty seconds, Lady Augusta was two lengths
III advance, Royal John second one length in iIony
OF NJ Is. rainier. Coulo fourth, on a run and Ton.av
lasi. Going along tile bacEstretch Lady Aupu.i,
went info the AIR and Royal John took the INST
OF honor. followed closely by n. Il. Palmer Whni, no
At the haii-mile pole In Ill., Royal John paininu
very steadily was Two lengths IN advance n v
Palmer second one length ahead oil Lady Augusta.
CooIO fourth, ToDsy last. Around the turn n ~
Palmer, by very beautiful work, went to ROYAL
Johns wheel, and IA they swung into the nome.
stretch was on even terms with niin. They now ad
IL excircdiy far down as the distance stand whom
Palmer left ms leet and Royal John came nome me
winner VI the heat ~ length, n. ". Palmer second
Lady Augusta third, oooo fourth ana ropsy altil.
Time OF the heat, 2.3l.a
SefDnd Ueat.--toYai John was now a great fayo.
rite. Az the sixth attempt they got away ROYAL
John and \. y. Palmer on very even terms hut inc
latter broke up on. the turn and ran Ca
tily went by Royal John, and "a inev
rtacncd the quarter pole, IN tnirty-nine seconcs
took tue advance, y. h. Palmer second, am run
lsin2: Royal John third! Lady Augusta fourth aud
Topsg In the rear. itoyai John and Palmer broke up
and when the haf-lnie pole was reached M l.iT'
run. Royal John third, Lady Augusta fourth
and Topsy last. AZ The ihreequarter Dole Coo O. VI
was apparent. could hardly be beaten home lie
logged easy winner OF the heat by three lengths
n. b. Palmer second, slA lengths In front OF ROYAL
JOnn, who was four lengths ailead Oi Lady Augusta
and ToEsy disanced. Time OF the heat, 2.32k. tr
THlTG Heut.--N. ID. Palmer got away on the lead
Royal Johu broke up badly on the turn and fell back
TO third position. Al the quarter pole, passed in
Grts -slga44 and Gail seconds, Palmer was four
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08

A WELL MASAGED PLANrArIoN.-Th late Joe
DAVIS Illustrated his sound Judgment and practical
sense by remarkable disposition o his large landed
interest. His plantation, winch WAS one o., the
largest aud most productive IN the state, was sold
after the war 10 one oil MS former slaves BOD Mont
gomery. The price agreed upon was large and
merry attended TO much or Mr. DAVIS business, and
was cosersllt with the management OF his panta.
ton. The sale proved an excellent, Indeed Tar
better than We have heard Of any other planter
efecng. Montgomery has jusii6cd thc condolences
vi has old master, has met all his payments promptly
ana success. considering the extent Of this pro-
perry It's large value aud the vast difficulty Of con-
Quoting plantation under the present crcum.
stances o chat business, IL Is alike creuable 10 the
sagaciy OF Mr. Davis aud the trustworthiness or ms
former save, and his capacity 10 discharge the most
dtflicut duties oil freeman. that this arrangement
should have proved so successful vne.--Nelc
orleans Times, SEPT. 2ls
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
NEW JERSEY ITEMS.

The appropriation for public edncation in Jersey
CITY having been cut down by the Board Of Alder
men, tue Board OF Education have protested against
snch action and adopted resolution declaring that
the responsibility rested solely with tho aldermen.
The Trenton Fire Department had a parade on
Thursday evening on the OCCASION OF the return OF
Harmony Fire Engine Company IRON Elizabeth.
The Germans In Jersey city have pettioncd the
Board OF Education for the appointment Of German
teachers in The public schools.
The exemption OF the Erie Railway Company from
taxation In Jersey City has aroused such indignation
that no candidate Can possibly be elected who WIN
not pledge himself 10 repell OF the measure Even
II The Fisk candidate should receive the nomination
The Einnth Ward Democratic CLUB viii present
candidate against him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
MARSH, THE MOSOsnER.

The case OF William Marsh, who murdered Minnie
Van Honsedt by shooting her, al 161 Greene street.
ON the night Of the 9th ultimo. and who almost in
stantly afterwards shot himself In the head wa,
investigated yesterday before Coroner schirmer
at Ihe City Hall. Michael T.. Philips, bartender
In the place Mt the time OF the shoot
roborate the testimony given by him at the
murder inquisitlon OF MinDie taken on The 18th OF
September. Lizzie stevens, an inmate or the house
where the murder occurred, was examined but tca-
tiled to no new facts. The case Is to be concluded
at the Morgue, where the remains OF Marsh had
been brought from. Or course there can be but one
verdict IN the case and that must be suicide by
Suuulluu. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
THE YELLOW FEVER IN NEW ORLEANS.
NEW YORK, Oct. 8. i

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
notice In your valuable journal some few remarks
IN reference to the yellow fever In New Orleaus
which require correction.
k1st.-That General g. r. Butler gave 1t such IA
cleaning which kept the dire disease away for seven
years. from 1850 to 1861 There were few sporadic
cases every summer. In the latter year it was an
epidemic.
Sec0nd.--NeW Orleans has been during this summer
much cleaner IMAM New York, which proves that Ten;
eral Butler had nothing to do with Keeping the pest
away. IL has been decided by several OIL the most
eminent physicians that the Crescent City
Of that IL cannot be Kept away until the city
perfect system OF drainage. the cost OF whcn would
I've 80 enormous II caDnot be Thought OF.
AN OLD RESIDENT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
PUBLIC EDUCATION IN JERSEY CITY.

Mr.. Chapman, superintendent Of Public Schools
In Jersey City, has prepared report, TO be submit
ted TO the State superintendent OF Public Schools
which sets forth THAT for she year ending 3lst August
last the onnt OF school tax voted Tor reach
ers' saia IN day schools WAS slo9,o52 CO.;
evening staoe'S $3.50; building repairs, &C.,
S34,56i 81; y1iuG school property in the cify
60s50; number ., eiiidren between ave and
eighteen years, "a 1852; whole number in day schoo,s
during the year, 1890: average attendance, 64o3:
children In private schools, 599s; children not at.
tending any school, 2.475; male teachers employed,
~ icmaic teachers. l43; average salaries OF female
Sl6l 81; school buildings the city 10; teachers ia
evening schools 10; pupils In evening schools, 1885,
average attendance 7t5 average cost per pupil for
tuition IN day schools, Si4 u; III evening schools
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
The JsaoHs PARK SHjoTlsc aff5sy.

THOMAS b. Patterson, wno is charged wta shoot
Ing the negro, oscar Taylor, ut Jerome Park ON
Thursday morning, as mentioned Ia the HERALD OF
yesterday, called at The fremont police station and
surrendered himself yesterday. The accused was
immediately taken before Justice Lent when he
waved an examination and furnished bonds In The
sum o. $1,000 10 answer any indictment tat may be
louna a9alLst him by the Grand Jury. In xtennn.
nOn q MS oneDce Patterson alleges that III andi
Ton 70 the circumstances that Taylor Illegally ON
the premises al the time OF The shooting, he had also
ATTEMPTED " assault hlnl PATTERSON with stone
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08


First Heds-Jessie Wales and Darkness were great
1avorltes. KirKwood and Harry Harley had the pole.
Ihcy got away preltny on the second attempt with
Klrkwood and mate leading. At the quarter pole.
winch W az passed III lorty-two seconds, the black
team Was Two lengths IN advance or st. Elmo and
kansas Queen, krkwoOd and mate third, dancing IN
lhc an 1t was now an easy matter for Wales and
Darkness. AT the hai-mile pole, passed in I:2s.
they were ten lengths 10 The 'front.' ana they logged
home easy winners by eight lengths. st. Elmo and
Kansas Queen came over The score second and were
placed last. Time OF the neat 2:4i.
second Hedt.At the nth attempt they got away,
or II. On the tuln Wales and Darkness went To the
mont and at the quarter pole In shirt y-nine seconds
We're twenty lengths In advance, ST. Elmo and mate
second From TINS to the string II was chd's play
Tor me black team ana their driver sent them along
at DpiDg rate TO smut out the others. They came
home winner OF the heat by twenty lengths, Kirk
wood ana Harry Harley just inside the Nag and
ST. Elmo and Kansas queen distanced. The half
mile was made IN l:l5la, and the mile In 2:30h.
Ihard iiedt.-Wacs ana Darkness won 1t easily,
and at such gait that the driver OF Kirk wood and
Harry Harley was compelled to do some ..tall'' run
ning TO get within the distance flag. Time 10
quarter POLE thntynine seconds; to tie hali.mile
pole. LII, and the heat in 2:32is.
The following is
SAME DAY--Pursc $780, FOR teams; 81. 900 to the
FIRST, $500 10 the second and $500 10 the third team
mile heats, best three in five.
Dan Mace entered pr. s. kirkwOOd and b. z. Harry
Harley.
W. $. Briggs entered CHI $. ST. Elmo and b. M.
Kansas Queen.
Budd DooIe entered blk. m. Jessie Wales and blk.
e. Darkness
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08

An inquest was held yesterday at the MorgIe on
the body OF Robert Donoue, fory.nve years OF age,
ana born In Ireland, who died from the cects OF
compound comminuted fracture OF the lett ley
received on the 81 uit. py falling from u scaHold
erected against the third story of building
ol Frankiin and Washington streets. Deceased
lived ~ No. l23 Tenth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08

COOP GROUND FOR DIVORCE. Mrs. Alice L..
Agnew, resident OF sacramento, Cal, has applied
for u divorce from her husband the ground that
he mas Decn usecssiy squandering his means ever
since their marriage, and has permitted her to re-
turn 20 the roof or her iatner Without Offering the
slightest opposition,