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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

The Wisconsin legislature for 1870
was in session sixty-four days. The
whole number of acts passed-including
appropriations, joint resolutions, memori-
ais to congress and local and general
laws-was 726. OF this number las
are classed with general laws and 5l7 as
local and private laws. If the proposed
amendment to the state constitution is
ratified, nearly all the local will be ex-
cluded from tie legislature, rs it should
be. The following is record of the
most important general lave, copied from
the Madison Journal
The Esterly" bill to encourage the
construction of railroads, which author
ICES towns, cities and villages 10 take
stock in railroads running through them,
to the extent of $4,000 mile, and issue
bonds thereon, on which they shall be
authorized 10 appoint railroad commits
sioner, who shall have vote in the com
pany for each share of stock; and to pay
the interest on such bonds the increased
state tax by reason of the increased val
ue of property in such localities and
proportionate amount of the state license
fee Oh the railroads constructed by aid of
such bonds, which is to be six per cent,
is set apart, not to be used, however,
until the road is built; to encourage the
manufacture of beet sugar, and the
propagation of brook trout by the ex.
emption from taxation; 10 protect the
people from empiricism in the practice
of medicine and surgery by requiring
a diploma of some medical college or
society, or proof Of five years successful
practice Of medicine: to restore the sys-
tenn Of county government; putting back
nto the Normal School fund 25 per
cent. of its income temporarily diverted
10 the common school fund; regulating
by stringent rules for the security of pol
icy holders, the business of fire and life
insurance and putting them under the d.
rection of an insurance commissioner,
while at the same time the rate of license
they are required to pay is decreased; to
exempt disabled soldiers from tho hawk
ers' and peddIers' license, and requiring
license of certain classes of showmen:
giving TO the families of soldiers who
served during the was in the regular
army SIS month state aid; providing
for the education of certain soldiers or
phans in tie Rornal schools, providing
for the election and classification of rail.
road directors, SO as to prevent "rings"
from keeping control of them; providing
for the publication of new school code;
giving bounty for killing wolves, lynxes
aud wild eats providing for a geological
and typographical survey Of the south
western lead mines, requiring cities to
make their school reports direct to the
State superintendent; exempting print
ing press or material TO the amount Of
$1,000 from taxation; TO organize the
l2yh judicial circuit of the counties of
Rock, Green and jefferson; increasing
The penalty for trespass on State lands;
TO repeal the laws imposing license for
the keeping of dogs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Congrssfon nj.

Post Master Mcbride announces in
the last issue Of the Herald that Gen.
G. C., Wasllburn is not a candidate Con-
gress We presume the postmaster is
correct in his statement aud we regret
very much that this district is to lose
the services of SO faithful and efficient a
Representative as General Washburn;
and hope the people 10 their selection of
bis successor will choose man who is
not hide bound and narrow minded, but
one who will take good care of the in
teres:s of the entire district doing his
whole duty as Congressman as General
Washburn has done. The two most
prominent candidates in the field at the
present time are General J. NJ Rnsk, Of
Viroqua, and Hon. ]. T. Kingston, Of
juneau county, both upright and capa-
Lle men. There are also other gentle
men whose names we have heard men
toned in connection with Congressional
honors in the Sixth District. We call TO
mind few of them: Hon. w. T..
Price. Hon. ii. d. Barren, d. A. Bald
win, Prcs't. West Wisconsin Railway |;
Hon John Comstock, ]. S White, ESQ i,
Major Kershaw, Of Adams; Hon. Har-
ris Adams, Stevens Point; Judge G. w.
Cate, Lieut.. Gov T. C. Pound, of Chip
pewa and several others whose names
have passed out of our mind for the
present, possible forever. There is PIER
ty of good material TO select from and
lie; US be diligent and careful and mako
sure that the person chosen is not the
creature of few men who would con.
!rol everything in this District, but the
cheice of majority of the people. We
give our friends notice TO be on the alert.
Sparta E0sfe.
The Eagle is remarkably ignorant
all of a sudden. OF course il did not
know when the above was penned what
is well understood throughout the whole
district, i.e., that Hon. w. T. PRICE
stands in the front rank of those eontes-
ting for Congressional honors. The
igdt, we believe lies be.weea Price,
Rusk and Kingston.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Spring Freights.

Yesterday afternoon the representa-
tives of the various railroads and steam.
boats competing for the freighting bust
ness of the west met at the Sherman
House, Chicago. Among the railroads
represented were the Milwaukee and St.
Paul, Western Union. Northwestern,
and the Illinois Genital, and the -four
steamboat companies on the Mississippi
also had full representation. 1t was
evident that a strong desire existed to
make the rates of freight low enough to
satisfy all.
After full consideration of The mat.
ter the rates for wheat and -four wore
fixed as follows:
From st. Paul and river points as fai
down as Prescott, for wheat to Milwau
kee or Chicago, Is cents per bushel, and
for flour, go cents per barrel.
From Red Wing and points above 10
Wabasha for wheat to Milwaukee oil
Chicago, IL cents per bushel, and foi
-four, so cents per barrel.
From Fountain City for wheat to
Milwaukee or Chicago, Is cents pei
bushel.
From Winoua TO Prairie du Chen fol
wheat 10 Milwaukee or Chicago, IA cents
per bushel and flour so cents per barrel
These rates are lower than they open
ed last spring. Westward bound freight
rates are lower than they opened in The
spring. Mil,oakee WIS.,, March IS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
IN DIEMORIUM.

VEsrRY Room, Calvary Church, Par
ish of Prescott, Wis, Mar. 23d, 1870.
AT special meeting of Vestry, Sen
Tor Warden Cannon presiding, a full
Vestry being present, it was announced
that Rev. VIM. H. GUILD, had departed
this life. The following preamble and
esolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t having pleased Almighty God
to call unto himself our beloved friend and
brother VIM. H. Guild. therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we deeply deplore the loss
of our esteemed brother, and sympath ize
with the bereaved wife in this her hour Of
affection.
ResoIued, That we sorrow with her in our
hearts, yet rejoice in the midst of our mourn
ing for we sorrow not as those who
have no hope; that the memory of the dear
departed is enshrined within our souls and
shall remain fresh and green while life re
mains.
RESOLVED, That, though cast down, we are
not forsaken, though afflicted, not alone, and
we iondly cherish the hope Of a happy reun-
ion in that cline where sickness, sorrow, pain
and death are felt and feared no more.
ReSolued, That the Sec. be instructed to
forward copy of these proceedings to our
afflicted sister and assure her of our earnest
and heartfelt wishes for the welfare of herself
and child. JOHN GAUMoN,
WM. II. Mason, Sec, Sr. Warden.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Specie.

Specie.
PORTER has it Irregular old fashioned,
bright, shiny pecie!-silver half and
quarter dollars "till you can't rest. y
He has obtained it, he says, to " make
change WITH" simply for the benefit of
his customers. Therefore now Is the
time to trade with PORTER, if you would
get good goods and your " change" in
shiny, jiugling silver, for faded piece
of /" Lincoln's rags"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Oar Charter Election

On Tuesday next Prescott will elect
its corps of officers for the year 1870
BY the city at large, only Mayor and
city treasurer are to be chosen; the first
and Second Wards select one alderman
justice of the peace, constable. and one
assessor each, and the Third Ward two
aldermen Zone for long term) justice of
the peace. constable and an assessor.
A nominating caucus for tire city is
called at the Council Rooms, Saturday
evening, the I'd APPROX, and the Ward
caHcuses will convene Immediately after
the adjournment thereof, as follows:
First Ward, at the Merchants Hote l..
Second Ward, at the City Council
rooms.
Third Ward, at Meacham & Cos
Mak
We trust that every voter who has a
pride in the well being Of our city and
any regard for lis reputation abroad vii J
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

Why will you be content to grow AZ bushel
of oats per acre when with the same amount
of labor and half the seed you may grow 10O
bushels? have 100 bushels of the genuine
Ramsdale Norway oats on hand unsold which
1 offer at s. per .bushel cash, orr approved
paper payable next fall. Remember that one
bushel is plenty to seed an acre, and that from
two and one-half bushels on something les:
than two and onehalf acres grew 900 bushels
on the Wright farm the past season.
Consult your interest by procuring this
seed while you may on these easy terms.
G.. H. MILL ER,
Prescott March 9Th 1870. AZ
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

We notice many of our citizens in squads
on the corners of our streets electioneerng
for their favortes for office, from May or
to constable, and from present indica'
tons there will be about dozen candi-
dates for each office. But as next Tues
day will definitely settle the question, we
will await the result with all patience,
believing that justice will be meted out.
Those who a,e mentioned in connec-
ton with the Mayorship, are Col. D. j.
Dill, Squire Fields, Mason Stone, E. N.
Redmon, c. P. Sargent, ]. NJ. Bailey,
and N. P. Stone.
For City Treasurer, w. II. Fl. Glenn
ents, W II, Mason, G. F. Coyell, Geo.
H. Nichols, and o. S. Hutchinson.
For Aldermen, LIST Ward, o. G. Hol-
lister, N. S. Dunbar and II. A. Jay; for
Supervisor, WIN. Howes. For Justice
of the Peace, Mr.. w. Barb; Assessor,
VIM. Howcs; Constable, ". IL. d.
Leavitt, and G. F. Coyell.
For Aldermen I'd Ward, E. N. Red
mon, Truman Fields. Geo. Dickinson
Supervisor, Jos. Firuer; Justice of the
Peace, Chas. Smith and Geo. G. Hough
Assessor, Truman Fields and H. b.
Bates; Constable, N. I. Porter and c.
Maurer.
For. Aldermen, Sd Ward, w. +.
Miles, N. P. Stone, J. M. Bailey and j.
r. Gardiner; Supervisor, Hilton Doe;
Justice Of the Peace, j. l.. Barnes and
W. +. Miles; Assessor, A. A. Meacham
and H. Newman; Constable, John Rod
dy.
The above are good meG, but as they
cannot all be elected, we skall go in fol
the strongest candidates.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Tho Opening Prospect.

5fi.h the exit of winter comes the
busy Lum of stirring humanity generally.
Pleasant countenances smile in tho pleas
AIT sunshine of our as usual balmy
spring. Creditors look wisiful; debtors
look doubtful; farmers are hopeful, and
all stand erect In their boots, no less hon
esi because of light pockets. The good
TIME coming is somewhere hidden Just
ahead. and every ere expects to see it,
and that right early. Among the
tbiE2a that are" just now, the shanties
beng erected on the island opposite our
ely, ~ the railroad contractors, and the
sound Of The tx on the ancient elms
Shich are giving place 10 the iron track,
are sweetest TO the ears and eyes Of those
y lie Lave so long and anxiously waited
ftT something mOrs substantial than pa
pos railroads. This road making as il
'.us., enc of the best trunk lines between
t;.= south and east and the great north
vest beyond Us; and eventually the eou-
!,ee;iug link between the Northern Pacif-
j. and great lines to the Atlantic cities,
,.ll give new impetus to all river towns,
a,.i particularly 10 Prescott and Hastings.
s..uaIcd as they are a, the points where
tie III al important OF its feeders are 10
t-so" i"to IFS rolling tai the produce
rad commerce of vast ard wealthy re
g.yns row fast developing. And when
j..e Vest " isconsiu road comes in from
sac cast As ii ssFcIy will, the mouth of
ite s. Cioix with It's three lil:le cities.
vi bs TIE cente: Of m Immense com
:..r.,o q which We will always be happy
q, Welcome our less favored neighbors on
i.O.. ii.lia visits for trade or pleasure.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Taxation and University.

Tho estimated expenses of the state
government for the year 1871, amount
10 tic snug little sum Of 1870. l54.74.-
I,ecsipts from railroads, insurance com
panies, peddIers licenses, ETC.. are .estima-
ted to produce ss0s.5OO. This amount
deducted there viii have to be collected a
state tax of S66I.654.74. Included in
this sam is the sum of $50, 900 TO erect
an additional state University building,
and 81. 303.76. an annual appropriation
10 that institution. 1t occurs to us it is
shout time for the tax payers of the
state to seriously consider whether that
is one of the Institutions they are called
upon IN their beneyoleDce to support
The question of education like all other
questions is liable to abuse by extrava
games. Is the University necessity to
Tue peoplei and are they benefittedf or
Is It only matter of pride and simply
beneficial TO the locality where located p
II It DO simply matter of pride, and
If ever to be INDUCED, it should not be
81 east while debt is pressing upon the
people with such crushing weight as at
present. -s,-..
College, education is expensive and
beyond the reach of the poor, not so
much for what The tuition costs the pupil
bat on account Of the expense of board
sni clothing away from home and hence,
they are principally beneficial TO those
immediately around them. Our Univer-
s:;y, Except to Madison and Dane coun-
y accomplishes no more for the state
,Lan does The college of Bsloit or Rip
or. and yet these arc run without state
all aud are as successful and useful,
while our University like the horse lee
ches daughter is ever clRmmoring at the
legislature, crying "give, give"
Il Is high time, these institutions that
re ol.ly partial in their benefits and al
most unnecessary every way should be at
isasi weaned from to public bresst.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
RtgftNsrQy.

-
On Monday last as DAVE RICE was
preparing to start for the Hastings mail
the team became frightened and started
up Kinnickinnick street under "full sail. y
After reaching the top of the hill they
ran down Locust street to the lair ground,
going around wood piles and through
fields, until they brought up at the resi-
dence of DR.. Young, where they were
stopped by Charley Bernard, no particu-
lar damage done except to little son of
George Newton, who was in the sleigh
when the team started. He was cling
ing to the dash board when the team
was stopped, and was badly frightened.
We understand the little fellow was fully
satisfied that he had made the quickest
trip of the season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Circuit, Court. Pierce Comfy,

jessie Wilcox against Stephen Collins.
The state of Wisconsin to Stephen Collins,
/ defendant above named:
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and
L required to answer the complaint in this
action, which will be filed in the office of the
Clerk of our said Circuit Court at Ellsworth
in Pierce county, and serve a copy of your
answer on us at our Office in the city OF Pres
colt, in Pierce county, within twenty days af-
ter the service of this summons On you, ex-
elusive of the day of such service ; and if you
fail to answer the said complaint as aforesaid,
the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
WHITE & BUTTON,
Stow. Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated March 81, 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

a. The annual meeting Of The stock
i.s.Gers of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which vas held in New York on the 9Th
rst, the following directors were elect
ei:
J. Gregory Smith, ST. Adams, Vt;
I;clard ID. Rice, Augusta. Me-; Thos.
81 Garfield, Burlington, VT; VIM. b.
OGDEN, Chicago; J. Edgar Thompson.
Philadelphia; Geo. w. Cass, Pilisburg,
Pa; w. g. Fargo, Buffalo, N. Y;
E. 5jamin p. Cheney, Boston; Frederick
Ba:.ings, Woodstock, VT; VIM. Win
.Iom, Winona, Mimi; Samuel u. FELTON,,
Philadelphia; Chas B. Wright, PhIa
j, ip!ia; james Stinson, Chicago. The
hoard organized l,y electing ]. Gregory
Smith. president, Il d. Rice, vice presi-
Sent, A. II. Barrey, treasurer, and Sam
ue WilkesOr, secretary.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

MO HUMBUG. 1t is warranted to cure lost or
IN impaired Taste smell Hearing, Watering
or Weak Eyes, offensive breath. liberated Tn roat
or Mouth, Pain and Pressure in the head. and loss
of Memory when caused, as all of them frequent
ly are by the Tavages of Catarrh. 1t is pleasant
and painless to use. contains no strong poisonous
or caustic drugs, but cures by its mild sooth-
ing action.
that / cannot cure.
FOR SALE BY MOST DRUGGISTS EVERY WHERE
PRICE ONLY 80 CENTS
If your Druggist has not yet got ii on SALE don't
be put of with some worse than worthless strong
stuff, fumigator.,' or poisonous caustic solution.
which Will drive the disease to the lungs instead
of curing 1t. but send sixty cents TO me and the
remedy will reach You by return mail. Four pack
ages, post paid S2.00 one dozen for s. 90.
Send a two cent stamp for DR.. Sage's pamphlet
on Catarrh. Address the proprietor.
*. v. PIERCE NJ. D..
Buffalo y Y
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Real Estate Transfers.

Sales recorded during the week ending
March 26th 1870.
Charles Duvall to I Marshall swL of sw1
Of sect 81 Martell 5000.
J G Derickson 10 Seth Lyons se14 of sw14
of sect 9 Trenton $500.
j T Magee 10 f Welsh lots and 6 in
village of Ell Peso for $40.
Nv Baker to J A Stirratt se14 of sw14
and IA acres of ne14 of sw14 of sect Is Trim
belle SEQ
G w Winnie TO Andrew Deis neil OF se14
and sci of sci sect 10 except 8 acres also
IL acres in nwI of sw14 sect l5 bounded;
also and eleven hundredth acres in sw1 of
nw14 Of sect Is also sw14 of se14 of sect %
all in town of Trimbelle $1,000
A Howe Jr to Henry Kirby nw14 of nw1
of sect 3G in Hartland $3.50.
G. W. BROWN, Reg. Deeds.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

STATE ExFENsEs FOR 1s7l.-ln the
assembly, latly tho ways and means
ronnittee, TO which the tax bills were re
icrft,i, made a report correcting the re-
IN; submitted by the finance committee
IL The senate, putting the total expendi
ture for 1871 at S27O,l54.74; the re.
sources. S30s, 500; tho amount now au
lhohzel 10 be raised by tax, $l72,O32,
sid tie additional tax required TO be
levied S4s9,c22 go. The bill TO levy a
TAX of hat amount was passed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
SDeCial Notice.

7 offer my entire stock of clothing in, ex-
i change for wood, as shall not keep cloth
ing hereafter. All that are in want of cloth
ing can get it at L. ID. Newell's without pay
ing greenbacks. by bringing him wood I.
Great bargains will be offered to those who
wish to buy. Most all kinds of produce will
be taken in exchange for clothing.
am now expecting new goods TO arrive
from the east every day. and invite every one
that is in want of goods to call and exam
inc the goods before running off to any other
town to purchase. Goods can and will be
sold in Prescott as cheap as in our neighbor-
ing towns. L. d. NEWELL.
Prescott, Feb. 18TH, 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
The Reason.

The Reason.
One of the editors is absent, and the
other is sick.
If the JOURNAL should appear more
readable than usual this week, ascribs it
to the above causes, and 10 the aid of nu-
merous able assistants.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

Tue Village of Sparta, Monroe county,
il making a strong effort to secure the
location Of the new Insane asylum which
IS 10 lie buils, according 10 an en-. clment
Of tie laie legislature. Sparta is one Of
ihe naturally beautiful towns in our
state; 10 'hrifiy-and prosperous; easy OF
access, aud has many natural advantages
wiieh Should be possessed 10y any town
;liat secures the asylum. We trust
sle mav be successful in her efforts.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
PEOPLES Caucus.

There will be Caucus held by the legal
voters of the city of Prescott, at the Council
Room in said city. on Saturday evening April
I'd, 1870, at and half o'clock P. NJ. to put in
nomination candidates to fill the several off.
ces for the city at large. There will be also
Ward caucuses' held in the several Wards in
the city in their respective places Immediate
ly after the city caucus to put in nomination
candidates to fill the several Ward Offices.
By Order of the Committee
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Blanks.

Blanks.
G. w. BRowN, Register Of Deeds at
Ellsworth, has just received a supply of
blank deeds, mortgages, chattle mortga-
ges, quit claims, land contracts or bonds
for deeds. marriage certificates, justice
blanks, &c.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
SlraYed.

STRAYED from the subscriber, a BROWN
- FILLY, rather under size. with no white
upon it, will be three years old about May
next. Information as to her Whereabouts
will be promptly rewarded by
w. j. COPP.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

SToCK OF GooDs FOR SALE.-Any
person wishing to purchase my entire
stock viii be credited ten years on one
half the amount, aud / will make n de-
duction of fifty per cent on the original
cost. GEO. A. DILL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31

1t is rumored that another vacancy,
will soon occur on the bench of the U
S. Supreme Court by the resignation Of
Justice Nelson. VIM. NJ. Evarts, Of
New York, and Ward Hunt, of Utica,
are mentioned for the position.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
CRY AND COUNTY.
Rail Road Time-TabIe.
Tick'S F'EOsces. Seeds.

A few choice varieties just received
and for sale at less than cataloges prices
at Nee rays.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Real Estate and Goods for
Sale

T wish to close out my stock of goods and
i real estate in Prescott, and will sell the
same for fifteen thousand dollars less than re-
turned by assessor and equalizing board TO
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-
vate 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, 1870-03-31

A BSOLUTE Divorces legally obtained In New
N York Indiana Illinois and other States. for
persons from any State or Country, legal every
where; desertion, drunkenness, non-support, etc.
sufficient cause; no publicity; no charge until di-
lished fifteen years. .s-s
Address NJ. HOUSE, Attorney.
50 No 78 Nassau Street, New York City.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-31
Notice to Teachers.

Three Teachers wanted in the Prescott
Graded school for the summer term to
commence about the 25th of April.
Apply to G. H. MILLER.
District Clerk.