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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
APPROXIMATIONS.

Navigation from Detroit, Mich, to
Lake Superior is open.
"A while ago, a poor wayfaring man
of grief came to Burrham, Maine, bnt
would not reveal his name or residence.
he died last week, and an examination
into his effects shows that he was Profess
or Gfeenleaf, the author of the grammar
and other school books, famous in this
country thirty years ago.
The vignette for the fifty dollar new
bond is likeness of SIas Wright; for
the hundred dollars. ex-Secretary Stan>
ton; five hundred, Thomas A. Benton /;
one thousand, ex-President Harrison;
five thousand. Arson Burlingame; and
for ten thousand, the late Governor An.
drew of Massachusetts,.
Gen. Longstreet recently accepted
an invitation to seat within the bar OF
the House of Representatives of Missis-
sippi. This little ACT has moved one of
the democratic" papers of that state to
exclaim:f "'yho could have though that
a man can 50 prostitute himself. 1t
leaves dark spot on that glorious Con-
federate flag under whose folds he
marched"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03


II. r. Farnum, correspondent of the
State Journal, writing from Menasha,
gives the following paragraph concerns
-ing the railroad now being built from
Manitowoc, 'on Lake Michigan, westward
to the Mississippi river:
The new railroad on which men are
hard Mt work. is one having an eastern
terminus at Manitowoc, with an eastern
connection via Pere Marquette, Flint and
Sarnia, and western terminus at Pres
colt. On the Mississippi river, thus reach
ing the wheat fields of the northwest,
touching Waupaca and Stevens Point
and making connection beyond with the
Minnesota roads. Near Stevens Point a
branch will run north through the vasI
forests of pine, touch the great Penoka
iron bridge and Lake Superior. and con
Meeting with the Northern Pacific rail
road, thus affording the shortest and
most practicable eastern connection of the
grand national thoroughlare between the
Atlantic and Pacific.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

The Church Union says: Speak
ing of Kellogg reminds US of a curious
little rumor about Miss Nilsson-that
instead of having been Swedish peas
ant, picked up in the streets Of Copsnha-
gen by some benevolent and sharp cared
musician, she is q native American girl,
daughter Of an American mother and a
Swedish father. This is ruinor indeed,
but it comes to us by only one remove
Of repetition, from an estim.ble clergy
man who asserts that he knew the family
for years.
Capt. Samuel Barker, who always
claimed TO be the man that fred the first
gun at Charleston at the stars and stripes
floating over Sumter, is reported to have
died recently in Tampico. Mexico. He
had constantly asserted that the venera
bIe Ruffin, who destroyed himself rather
than live under the restored Union, fred
the second instead OF the fist gun at his
couutry's flag. AS Barker bore the rep
utation Of an Incorporate aud unprinci-
pied adyentufer, his claim to the dlstin
guished dishonor is entitled to much
consideration.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
FRENCH WAR.

A Paris dispatch of April 3Olh, says:
Yesterday witnessed grand scene at
the Champs EIyses in the departure of
the Free Masons on their visit TO theirs.
A vast crowd collected when fire sud
denly opened upon them scattering the
people wildly. The Free Masons unde-
tered, advanced and planted 100 flags.
flag for every lodge represented, on
the ramparts. AT six O'Clock they reach-
ed the Versaillists' oulposts bearing n
banner inscribed "Armons neus les unes
los antres." They were bliudfolded and
sent back with the exception Of the Pres
ident and two delegates.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

The people on the line Of the proposed
Prescott, River Falls aud North Rail.
way. seem to he ia earnest in their en-
deavors To have this Road built At a
meeting recently held AT River Falls, ear
nest aud effective apeeches were made by
j. S. White, Esq, o. s. Powell, II. A
Jay aud others, ard the sentiment OF
those present seemed decided Y in favor
of aiding the railroad company.
A special committee reported schel.
ule of the amount of all desirable for
the several towns TO give, which repor;
Was adopted. II seems to US that bniid
ing of So much of the road rs lies be
tween Prescott and the point Of inter
section with the West Wisconsin Road
cannot be longer delayed, - La Crosse
Leader.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

IMPORTANT TO JUSTICES OF THE
PEACE Chsp;er so of,he laws Of 1870,
increased the jurisdiction of justices 10
5000 in uctivns n ising OF contract. OF
injuries t. persons or property. actions
10 recover possession OF personal prop
eTty, actions to recover q penalty impos-
ed bv statute, actions for forcibie entry
and deta'ner. aud allowed attorneys fees
to be recovered by the prevailing party
$500. when Judgment does not exceed
$50. and $l0 when Judgment il for
larger amount. Chapter l42 of the gen
eral laws of 1871 further extends the
jurisdiction Of justices, SO that now Jus
tice courts bave jurisdiction. II $500, ia
all the actions that such courts have here.
tofore bad jurisdiction of, aud so amends
the statute relating to attorneys fees so
that hereafter attorneys fees are only al
lowed in civil actions when an attorney
Of court records has appeared therein for
the party obtaining Judgment. and then
only in cases when the defendant or de
PENDANTS have appeared aud put in an
answer or demurrer. and the party
against whom judgment shall be rem
dsred shall have contested some question
which shall be declared against him or
them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
Please take Notice.

WISHING TO GO OUT OF TRADE
ON ACCOUNT OF POOR HEALTH:
/ OFFER MY ENTIRE STOCK OF
GOODS TIC ANY ONE THAT WISHES
TO co NTO TRADE. ON REASON
ABL E TERMS, AND AT A REASON
ABLE PRICE.
AND UNTIL 1 ACCOMPLISH a
SALE OF MY GOODS. I OFFER LIB
ERAL DISCOUNT TO ALL MY OLD
CUSTOMERS AND OTHERS THAT
PURCHASE OF ME HEREAFTER FOR
CASH. UNTIL CLOSED OUT.
Dry Goods nj Bargains.
Clothing S.
Hats and Caps g
Boots and shoes g
CrOckery
Groceries s.
A lsO a lOt of HOrse Blankets
and Bed Blankets at bargains
Genuine Mink Furs, S25 To
So > per Set. Water Mink Sc.
All Wool Carpets al bar
gains.
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMIN E
MY STOCK OF GOODS.
Il. ID. Newell
PREsooTT, Jan. s. 1870. 50
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
The Twenty Leading Cities.

The following list Of the twenty most
populous cries of the United States ar
ranged in the order Of population, gives
the numbers as it will stand in the pub
lished census report VIXEN it appears
Besides the population in 1870. for the
sake of comparison, the population Of the
same cries in 1850, and the per ceutagc
Of increase during thu ten years, is in
clnd.d In the same table:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Mary Brockway, of East Washington,
New Hampshire, aunt of the Proctor
brothers at River Falls, held a levee on
the lolst anniversary of her birth, April
9th, and TO show that she was as good as
ever, she vent to the yard and brought
in several armfuls of wood, each suffi
cient il bulk and weight for strong
young person to remove.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
From Olympia ON Puget sound.

Mr.. Lawrence Nessel (better known
hereabouts as "Rans" Nesse,) formerly
of Prescott, and later Of Cottage Grove,
writes as follows to friend in Red Wing,
which communication we take from the
argus:
OLYMPIA March 3lst, 1921.
/ have been here eleven months, have
experienced the four seasons of the year,
and have been all over the Sound country,
from Cape Fiattery TO Victoria, V. L.,
and around aud about the numerous
Islands; and | must say the country suits
me entirely. There are some lovely
places for those who would like TO set
down at farming Fruits grow to per-
fiction. the roots cannot be beat aud
the berries are tho largest | ever saw
Wheat. barley, rye aud oats go ahead OF
any ! ever saw in Minnesota, and, if you
like fish and CLANS, you will DO at home
Immediately.
The climate is neither cold or hot. II
commenced to rain January second, and
we have had about eighty days rain but
not cold. Some days tie sun came OUT
awhile. or there would be a day of April
like showers. Altogether, it was not
disagreeable The weather now is most
lovely and. withal, very healthy.
If YOU like cold weather and sleigh
riding, you can go to the east of the
mountains or the Walla Wala district,
and find better lands for farming and
grazing than in the Sound country. For
my taste, it is suited by the salt water,
sailing, fishing and clam choaOders
Now. as to money making: If YOU
car bring capital with you 10 buy land
and speculate around, you cannot help
making money. AT the present time
there is great excitement at the various
points on the Sound in regard to the n.
p. railway terminus. Nobody knows
where it is to be, so speculation runs high
ut all the different points.
Ifyou intend coming, now is your time.
Ny advice would be to bring your family
right along. for | am sure you will like
the country, and it is cheaper in tho end
to come all together. But if you don't
mind few hundred, why come and see
for yourself first, and what part of the
country you like best. Every town has
its school aud the society is good.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

We learn from official sources that the
railroad will be completed between Red
Wing and Lake City before or about the
middle Of july, the iron being now on
the way. The bridge at Hastings will he
finished about the same time, which will
give us short connection with our neigh.
bors up the river. - Lake City Leader.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

CoNCERNING RAILROADS A New
ROUTE Last month, Congressman
SAWYER introduced bill donating the al
ternate sections for five miles on each
side of the road, for railroad from Ma
rnette, Oconto county. through Peshtigo.
Wausau and Chippewa Falls, to some
point on the St. Croix River-probaby
Prescott. Marinette is fifty miles north
of Green Bay. and contains one of the
best barbors on the Lakes. = Chippewa
Herald.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Generals Sheridan and Forsyth. and
the widow and son of President Lin
coin, are passengers via the steamer
Russia, which sailed Saturday for New
York.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Tug JUDICIAL ELECTION re-
turns from the recent judicial election are
all in and foot up as follows: Lyon,70,
074; Pulling. IS, 424-republicsn ma
jpri,y, ii, $50.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

Hon. ]. II. Bingham, of Jefferson
county, is about TO remove 10 Chippewa
Falls. to engage 10 legal practice. He
has been member of Assembly for sew
eral terms, and at one time Speaker of
that body.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
arm For Sale,

ENHE undersigned offers for sale n farm
Il known as the ''Durgin farm" situated in
the town OF Clifton. Pierce county. There
forty under cultivation--well fenced-gOod
house, excellent well of pure waller. This
farm viii he sold very cheap for cash. For
further particulars apply 10 the owner in per-
son at his residence near the month of Big
River, or by mail at Diamond Bluff. Wis
I-2m II. b. JONES.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

On the contract for one hundred
concerts in America, Nilsson cleared
Si20, 900, and Max Strakosch.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWElRY,

PLATED GOODS, ALBUMS, &c,
which he is selling at prices that defy COM
petition.
Confde mt that 1 can render satisfaction in
every case, invite inspection of Pierce county
people to my goods. Store on Broad st.
PHILIP W. HAMMER
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

The public debt statement shows a
reduction of sI7.l35,3O3 during the
month of March.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03

The CRAFT John Fl. Powers has
sold his interest in the Galesville Journal
TO HI l.. Bum, and s. S. Luce, t other
proprietor, has succeeded j. G. Chandler
rs editor-in.chcf of the same paper. We
regret that we are to lose " Shanghai :"
from the editorial corps OF the old Sixth
District.
Col. E. A. Calkins late of the ST.
Paul Pioneer, has become e6itor-in-chie!
of the Milwaukee NeWs.
The La Crosse Republican is great
ly improved of late, both edtorially and
geographically.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-03
President Making.

The democracy are In search of a
presidential candidate, il being sageiy
concluded by the magnates of that party,
that none Of the candidates thus far sug
gested arc available for the next canvass.
Seymore. Hancock. Thurman. Pendle-
ton, Hoffman, Hendricks and all the rest
are to be laid aside, and a Wisconsin
statesman is to be brought to the front.
Who do you think. dear reader, is the
man? James r. Doolittle, of course, will
be your ready exclamation. Not so fast.
Judge d. is man of undisputed ability,
and would make far better president
than mos. of those talked of as demo-
cratic candidates, but lie is rot the man.
No; bet we ere TO have real statesman
an orator, and an unaduIterSted demo
crat, this time. We will not keep you
in suspense any longer. but proceed TO
name him. 1t is Charles A. Eldridge,
Of Fond Gu Lac! AT a recent gathering,
in " ashneton, Of prominent democratic
politicians, the situation was thoroughly
reviewed and il was definitely determined
10 bring out Eldridge. and to this end
llis friends are organizing. We shall
watch the result with some curiosity, and
repor, Roadway as fast as any is made !.
Portage State Register.
RADICAL KU KLUx-An aged Georgia
negro was recently beaten 20 death for
having voted the democratic ticket. An
other was tied and given sixty lashes by
q Union League mob for the same of
Tense How is that for "Ku klux? a.
Hudson Democrat.
That is good!
As an offspring of your imagination,
Bro. Jones, ii is very good.
Put into rhyme, and syringed full of
that divine afflatus of poetical inspiration
with which We are "sae gif'ed," the above
item would become an epic wondrously
sublime, "equalled by few and excelled
by nome" Set to soul stirring music it
would make a grand old anthem-a sort
Of democratic MarSeuaise for negroes
who vote the democratic ticket, TO chant
while marching shoulder to shoulder with
the editor of the Democrat in the great
Democratic victory of 1872. Give that
precious bit of fiction the garb of poesy,
and Fame will Irvine wreath of imm0r
teLLes around your noble brow Bro. Jones,
and perchance some colored sculptor will
fran:icaIly seize chunk of "pale, cold
marble" and Just you for the benefit of
coming generations.
But in the face of all these crimes com
mitted in the South against innocent and
unoffending citizens, the Democrat vehe
mently denounces law passed by the
last congress, the design of which is to
give protection to the oppressed and pun
ishment to the oppressor regardless of
politics. color, or previous condition.
Such consistency needs no comment.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1871-08-03
Debility and Emacia,ion

Both result from the lack of ability to
convert the food into nutriment. How nee,
essary, then, for these suffering from these
alarming symptoms to Immediately resort
TO remedy that will strengthen the stom-
ach and digestive organs. For, as soon as
this desifa BILE object has been accomplished
the health improves, and the patient resumes
his usual personal appearance. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters have attained a worldwide
popularity in such cases, and have been
proven the best and safest means of remov.
ing constipation, toning the stomach, giv>
ing energy to the liver, and relieving every
symptom OF nervousness and depression of
spirits. Ito cheering and beneficial effects
are highly spoken of by thousands who owe
TO it their restoration to health. No restor-
alive in the annals medicine has attained
the same popularity in tho short space of
time it has been before the public. or has
won the high endorsements accorded to this
excellent tonic. Many other preparations
purporting TO be corr ctatives and restora-
tives, have been introduced, and have per.
ished one by one, while the popularity of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters continues to in
crease. and is row recognized as stand
ard household medicine. The success which
attends the use of the Bitters evinces at
once lis virtues in all cases of debility and
diease ofthe stomach. Certificates, almost
without number, have been published, ats
testing its truly miraculous power in re-
moving those painful and fearful diseases.
And at this time it seems idle to do more
than call attention to the great remedy o.
the age, in order to awaken public at,en>
ton to its excellence. 1t is the only prepa.
ration Of its kind that is reliable in all cases,
and it is therefore worthy Of the censidera-
ton of the afflicted. 1915.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1871-08-03
The Normal Academy Of Music at Vim.
ton-First Week.

VISroH, July %, 1871.
The Academy now in session at this
place ought to be Of great value to the cause
| of music among us, and the report we have
10 make of the first week $ work is already
prophetic Of success and credita5lc to the
management.
\ good portion OF the pupils arrived by
the first train on Monday and the work be
gan,-eaeh train. throughout the day bring,
ing additions, till now the school numbers
10. Fifty Of these are regular members
Of the various classes. The class in Vocal
Culture is fun and particularly interest
ing. A large model class is formed of the
youth Oft the town, and, in regard to promp t
ness in attendance, would serve as a model
to any town, The chorus class is large,
lively. snappy, and the accompanies AM
conductor express great satisfaction with
its success IN mastering the difficulties and
unravellng the intrisacies of the task rs
signed to it.
The class in vocal culture, at OILS A. NJ,
is conducted by Hans Balatka. who pre-
sents the subject very clearly. The class
enjoys this jolly Dutchman and is delight
ed with his appearances for along with
scholarly turn of mind be carries an excel
lent vein Of humor instantly at his service
to clear away a difficulty, create good feel.
ing or tighten labor.
At 10 o'clock the real plodiing work be-
gins. Harmony takes the full attention of
all Cor two hours and balf-lhe first half
hour Of time being devoted to beginners
At IL, half-fnished manuscripts from the
hands of half-aedged composers are pro-
duced and examined, at which time the
faces in the class present all shades Of ex-
preston, from jubilant to discouraged, and
from perrec. self>satisfaction to utter dis.
appointment. But it would not be easy to
find class more eager and willing to as,
sumo the labor n ecessary to master the
difficulties Of this, the most intricate part
Of musical study. After the noon recess.
the advanced class in harmony meats, and
for The first week has been en- gagged solely
upon the analysis Of chords. Mr.. Palmer,
of whose ability in this department the
West is well informed, has charge of this
class, and, besides being apt TO teach has
faculty of turning aside to crack joke
whose point is very foreign to music.
The evenings are entirely devoted to
chorus practice and the evening Of August
is is already fixed for the public perform.
ance Of the "Crcaton."
But the session is only begun and the
working Of it as yet but little understood.
re-
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1871-08-03
The County Debt.

The county is now out Of debt and pays
cash. Does not this show good manage.
mcnt and true economy? Suppose Capt.
Shaefier's opponent two years ago, had
succeeded, does any cne believe that this
would have been So
While in a business house in Des Moinss,
recently, a subordinate read s.Tama coun,
~ orders, cash." One of the principals Of
the firm turned to us and inquired If this
was so, aad we told him that il was .-[Cit.
izcn, July 81.
There is no necessity of quoting
the above to show it's fallacy. All
well informed men and boys know
that the County Treasurer has moth
ing more to do with the financial
condition Of the county than has any
private citizen. The duties of the
Treasurer are prescribed by law.
He has performed his duty If he dis.
charges those duties according to Mv.
The people Of the county have been
simple enough to suppose that the
members of tho Board OF Superyi.
sors were the all-powcrful individuals
who held the financial destiny of the
county in their fists. At the last
election, they elected three Supervi-
sors who, they supposed, were able
to bring the county warrants to par.
That the ability of the Supervisors
was not overrated is now apparent.
Only the cratic and crooked genius,
who, by some inscrutable providence
is permitted to WELD the pen for the
Citizen, could have discerne1 the
connection OF the Treasurer with the
flourishing financial condition of the
county. We suggest that the editor
of the citizen be sent to school tor a
couple of years.
There is no truth better establish
ed than that a bad cause requires bad
logic and perverted fac. to uphold
it. A lie can only be upheld by a
lie. If the Citizen is so ignorant as
to not know that it erred in attrib-
uting to the County Treasurer the
happy condition Of our county finan.
ces, to day, it merits only the con-
tempt of all. If 1t is not ignorant
therein, it has shown a perversity of
character truly deplorable. and
shown it il; such way that all good
men must pronounce it innatc-bred
in the bone. 1t cannot escape the
conclusion that il is either ignorant
Of the fact 1t brings into discussion,
or that it wilfully and maliciously
attempted to mislcad and deceive its
readers. In either case, it should
initiate the ostrich.
It's pcrversity Of character is still
apparent glaringly apparent-vhen
it drags into the above paragraph
other individuals, having no connec-
ton with the matter under discus
sion. A lie can only be upheld by a
lie, and the Citizen, by dragging int"
the discussion, matter not belonging
there, discloses bad taste, and shows
that it has bad cause to uphold
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1871-08-03

A very large majority are in favor of
the re election Of Capt: Shaeffer .-[Citi>
zen, July 81.
A very large majority of whom !?
Il the people Of the county are refer
red to, the Citizen exhibits more zeal
than knowledge in making the boast.
That is a matter wherein It is totally
and hopelessly ignorant. 1t will, in
time, discover its error. II 4 major
ity Of the readers of the Citizen is
what is mcant,we believe that the cr-
ror is still as fragrant and the ignor-
ancc just as hopeless. The Citizen
cannot mean a majority of the citi-
zens Of Tama township, for it knows
such to be not the fact. What is
really meant lisa majority OF tie Ci,i-
zen office is in favor OF Capt. Schacf-
tcrs re nomination aud reelection.