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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07
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WISHING TO GO OUT OF TRADE
ON ACCOUNT OF POOR HEALTH:
l OFFER MY ENTIRE STOCK OF
GOODS TIC ANY ONE THAT WISHES
TO GO INTO TRADE. ON REASON
ABLE TERMS, AND AT A REASON
ABLE PRICE.
AND UNITE I ACCOMPLISH A
SALE OF MY GOODS. [ OFFER LIB
ERAL DISCOUNT TO. ALL MY OLD
CUSTOMERS AND OTHERS THAT
PURCHASE OF ME HEREAFTER FOR
CASH. UNTIL CLOSED OUT.
Dry Goods at Bargains.
Clothing. s.
Hats and Gaps :"
Boots and shoes 4"
CrCckery .!
Groceries .E
Also :, lot eff Horse Blankets
and Bed Blankets at bargains
Genuine Mink Fairs. $50 to.
SO per See. Water Mink SO.
All Wool Carpets ai bar
gains.
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE
MY STOCK OF GOODS.
T.. ID. NEWELL.
PREscOTT. Jan. S. 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

The SILVER IsLAND.-The Bayfield,
Press gives the latest adVices from the
famous Silver Island, said 10 exist some
where in the bosom of Lake Superior.
Capt. Norris, of the Schooner Youtell,
who has just returned from the island.
reports that immense quantities of ore
are being taken out. Upwards Of
100000 worth have been shipped in
sll-one steame. taking 400 barrels of
ore TO Detroit. He saw one specimen
that Melted $50 per cubit foot. The
deeper the shafts are sunk the richer grow
the mines. Hundreds are focking to the
island and great excitement prevails
The island is but barren waste and
without ifs deposits Of the precious metal
would be utterly valueless.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Some of the patriotic citizens of Fred
ericksburg proposed to decorate the
graves of the dead soldiers of tho Union
army buried there. The Neys of that
city protested against this az an insult,
and reminds those who propose to do
this thing that ''they are not in a N ortiz
ern community" and have no right to
thus outrage the feelings of their fellow
citizens
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Mrs. Bella French lectured IN Fillmore
township not long ago, on "Corsets, To.
bacco, and Whisky" A correspondent
of the Chat6eId Democrat says: "Her
lecture has had telling influence on our
inhabitants. Every man in our village
has left off wearing corsets, and most Of
the women have quit chewing tobacco
and drinking whisky"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

The NATIONAL DEBr.-The official
treasury statement of the condition of
the public debt shows reduction, dur
ing the month of May, Of s4.4s9 1858,
and since March l, 1871, 50! ,547, 662 /.
Total decrease since March, 1869, s226,
359,O75.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

"Johnny." said one of the boys to a
bereaved friend who had just lost bis ia
iher, s'yer behaved well at the funeral"
"Oh. pshaw," replied Johnny, with the
air of ono whose merits were only half
recognized. ''you should have seen me
at the grave"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07
NEWS FROM FRANCE

The power of the Commune is com
pletely broken and with the exception of
Pyatt and Graunsett all the leaders OF
that faction have been killed or taken
prisoners.
Two thousand Communists will be
imprisoned in the bulls at Cherbourg.
Six hundred have already arrived at that
port
The Pope has sent 10000 francs
ia cash to the distressed Parisians, aud
also several chests of consecrated objects
for the churches destroyed during the
siege and fighting in Paris.
The losses of the insurgents previous
to Nav 22nd, when the Versailles troops
entered Paris, are estimated at $4,000
killed and wounded, and $4,000 prison.
ers; since May 22d at 10000 killed and
wounded, and 10000 prisoners. 1t is
estimated that this fanatical instruction
bas cost France upwards of 10000 lives
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

The receipts OF wheat in Milwaukee
from the LIST of January to the LIST of
June were s.997,99e bushels against 4,
29l,sl5 bushels during the same time
last year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

VIM. L. Chambers died in Brooklyn,
Wednesday the Slst inst, aged IS. He
was the oldest Odd Fellow in America.
He was initiated in London 10 SOL, and
was one of the FIVE members to estab
lish the Order at st Paul FIVE years ago.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Wells, MIMI. has cheese factory Of
5000 COW power. 1t is now using the
products of 225 cows which number will
soon be increased to 600. Nine cents
per gallon is paid for milk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Another howl from the Democratic
Press may be expected. President Grant
has ieft the White House and proposes
to enjoy season Of rest at Long Branch
during the cheated term"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07
For Sale or Rent.

TNHE subscriber offers for Sale or Rent his
Il property in the city Of Prescott, known
as the Hudson House." consisting of house.
barn and and two HITS, convenient for hotel
purposes. For terms inquire on the premises
or at the Prescott Journal Office.
JOHN O'BRTEN.
Prescott, June l, 1871. 7-4w
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWElRY,
Manhood: How Lost. How Restored


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The celebrated authorin this admirable essay,
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cation OF the knife pointing out mode of cure
at once simple. certain and efectual. by means of
which every sufferer, matter wSat his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and
radically.
W This lecture should be in the hands of ev-
cry youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal in plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid on receipt OF six cents, or two
post stamps.
Also, DIR. Culverwelrs $ Marriage Guide" price
% cents,
Address the publishers,
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

The Grand Lodge of Masons, OF Wis
consin, COMMENCES its annual session in
Milwaukee. on The 18th instant.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Green Bay has voted 10000 aid to
ibe Green Bay AMI Like Pspin Railroad
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07
Miss Lucille Watson,

Is engaged, at great expense, for the season of
1871 with Mr.. Slows circus and VIII positively
appear at each performance.
MFR. Fred. Watson,
the challenge summersalt rider of America. Mr.
Watson will accomplish the wonderful feat OF
turning back summersalts while the horse is at
fun speed.
.Nr. Hilbert f. .aynser,
the great American jester AMI scene rider has
also arrived from Brazil South America, where he
has been Tor last two years.
Miss MILE WATSON. the young and gifted
equestrienne, now with Slows Great Circus.
Mrs. JOE TINKHAM, the only female juggler
and knife thrower in the world.
Miss NELLIE GoRToN in her beautiful Man
age Act.
Mrs. II. NJ. SMITH, the only lady four horse
rider in the world.
Mr.. JAMES REYNOLDS, the Clown of Ameri-
ca. challenge of s., QUO to the world to produce
an equal.
Mr.. JOE TINKHAM, the great twelve horse
leaper and double summersaltist, will positively
appear at each exhibition.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-06-07

Is engaged, at great expense, for the season of
1871 with Mr.. Slows circus, and VIII positively
appear at each performance.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
A Wholesale Raid on the Faro and
Keno HcllS in Richmond.
Prorrietors, Dealers and "Cappsrs' Arrest
ed-Ihe "Highly Rospectables'' Fleeing
Through Back Doors, Over Roofs
and Into Dark Alleys.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. I'll A. NJ
About eleven O'Clock last night the police. under
the directions or tho Mayor, made q sudden and
wholly unexpected raid upon all the faro
banks keno ana other games IN the city.
They were all taken by surprise, and were
found full OF citizens playing at the various games.
Among them several persons OF tho highest re-
spcctapllity and holding responsible positions IN the
state. The only arrests made, however, were
those OF
TAE "DEALEKS' PROpRIETORS AND "CAPPERs"
The players generally effected their retreat
through back DOORS over roofs into dark alleys and
escaped.
The houses entered were washam's, the largest In
the city; nungcrford's, Patterns, Muers. Nolt's,
Bary,s Morgan's aud one or two oil lesser note.
Most OF them were Oh Fourteenth street.
TIE DETECTIVES ENTERED DISGUISED,
and proceeded at to seize the faro boxes In the
hands of the dealers they were turning the cards.
One or the games seized was known as ''Tnc epuo-
lcau faro bank open 10 professional gamblers as
well as citizens generally. This ~ tue hIst rad
made IN several years on aro ana the sporting ira
ernty had grown quitc careless ana very conildcnt
from their apparent exemption rom police sur
veillance rhcy were luIy lulled into security and
had come 70 believe that the authorities would
never molcst them. Indeed, faro mas always been
A POPULAR GAME IN VIRGINIA.
and there are few who do not play NJ IL, Wnctncr
OF the Church or State; but Just now there " 0
virtuous rage setting in, and me wave ol REFORM
must sweep the faro banks, as Well rs the corrupt
political 'rings.n
All VINO have been ARE sted will be brought be.
fore the Court tomorrow. lhey were Uancd az
nalfpast twelve tls morning.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
The CRYXD DUKE IN CANADA.
The Imperial Traveller Experiencing an
American Railroad Accident.
The Cars Run Off the Track
Narrow Escape.
The Prince, the Breakfast Party aud The
EatableS All Mixed Up.
TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 10, 1871.

TORONTO, Ontario Dec. 10, 1871.
Duke Alexis and his party were treated TO genu-
ne railroad accident on The Journey from Ottawa to
this city to-day 1t was fortunate, however as 1t
was singular. the consequences were not serious
beyond o severe shaking up aud, Of course, fright
Of no insignificant proportions. The party left OF
tawa on the special Pullman tram, consisting OF four
cars, and came via the Erockville and Grand Trunk
roads.
Everything was lovely when the train left the
Dominion capital amid the cheers OF an assembled
multitude ana all continued well until tho train
ncared the end OF the BrooHville line. 1t was pro-
ceeding at a rate Of about twenty-five miles an
hour when, very suddenly, the two rear Pullman
cars jumned oil the track, and all inside were
CONFUSED WITH TERROR AND AsToNIsuMENT,
The cars bumped some little distance along Oh
the snow and groundabout. before they were stop
ped, and the fears of The distinguished passengers
allayel. AT the moment OF the accident the party
were taking breakfast. ana the dishes steaks, eggs
coffee and humanity were Jumblcd up together IN
most indscrlmipate mass, the Imperial guest being
obliged to balance ami gather himself as well as the
others.
upon examination the cause OF the accident was
found TO be that inevitable "broken RAIL- and the
cars which were thrown or had ileir trucks and
running gear so badly smashed as to disable them
FOR present service Tncre was delay OF about
two hours, during which time the tables were again
prepared and breakfast served without further In
terruption.
SAFE ARRIVAL IN TORONTO.
The party subsequently took the cars which re-
malncd on the track, and resumed the journey,
arriving In this city al halfpast eeven-or TWO
hours and q half benind the time they would have
arrived bu, for the unfortunate accident. There
was quite little crowd ut the depot to see the
VISITOR Notwithstanding the mercury was down TO
about ave degrees below zero.
lie proceeded Immediately to elegant apartments
provided Tor him at the Queens Hotel, and alter a
li,tle iuuch and probable prayer or two FOR his
safe ,delverance from railroad horror, retired 10
rest.
Tomorrow he will have formal reception, and on
Friday proceed to Niagara Fails committee from
Milwaukee, headed by the Mayor, !s here to urge the
Grand Duke 10 visit their city.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
sT0NEcUTTERs ON STRIKE.

Another Fight Between Capital nEd Labor
Nlcnac,s and Comntcr-Warnirgs Betucea
tue Men md Their Employers nj u Quarry.
WESTERLY, II. l., Dec co. 1871.
strike Is prevailing here among The stonecut-
ters About three hundred men LETT Battersou's
quarry on Monday last, having demanded dis
charge OF six apprentices, which demand was re-
fused. Patterson has already Put on sixty new APP
prentices, that had been kept out by the Stonceui-
terS' Association.
Daily meetings are held by the society, ana to-day
notices were issued warning sonccutrers nom com-
ing TO Westerly for work.
Mr.. Patterson has issued orders not TO employ
man uutil he wlth.lraws from the society.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
RAILROAD MATTERS.

BANGOR. Me-, Dec. %, 1871.
j.. NJ. Lunt, Superintendent or the European and
North American Railroad, las accepted the superin'
tendency OF the Maine Central Road, In place OF Ed
win Noyes resigned. lie will assume the position
on The Isl OF January. NJ. ~. Angel, general ticket
agent OF the Euronean and North American ltail.
road Is spoken OF as the Superntendents successor
upon that road. l. -
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 20, 1871.
The REGULAR passenger trains commence running
Thursday on the new Connecticut western Railroad
from tnIs city 10 Miilcrton, on the Harlem road IN
New York State, connecting, via the Dutchcss aud
Columbia and PoughSeepslc ana Eastern ROADS, 70
Flshkill and Poughkeepsle.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
LYNCH AND MOB LAW.

Three Accused Men Lynched by NEGROES,
who subsequently ToGk Possession OF
LoIxe tuy and Caused the White I0habf.
tants to Fly Tor safety.
MEMrHIs Dec. 20, 1871.
confirmation Of the report has been received
that John II. Sanders, Jasper Dugan and Curtis
Garrett confined In Lake City, Chlcos county,
Ark for the murder or the negro lawyer
Wynne, were taken oat and shot dead by a mob Of
negroes. who then took possession oil The town,
when they now nol. number oI citizens have
ned for safety.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21

Is the purpose OF the Commissioner 10 designate as
sistant assessors TO perform oil the duies hereto
fore performed by surveyors. THIS will make
great saving in the expenses OF administering The
Revenue once.
To Keep Them from "scalpur."
The Secretary OF the Interior, In a communication
TO the House OF Representatives recommends the
appropriation OF sls5ooo for the immediate relief
OF the Navajo Indians OF New Mexico. Eight or
nine thousand OF them are by the total failure OF
their crops left entirely dependent on the govern
ment for support.
New National Rank.
The Comptroller OF the Currency has authorized
the establishment Of national bank al C0shoct0n.
Ohio with a capital OF 100000. 7. c. Ricketts,,
Joseph w. uwyer and others are directors.
Colonel Boudsnott, tho cherokee, and Ills To-
bacco Factory-Brishain's Little Game.
The House Judiciary Committee had under con-
sideraton at Its session yesterday The case OF
E!tas O. Boudinots well known Cherokee Indian,
who has been before Congress and the Supreme
Court for the last three years. the seizure OF
tobacco factory he was operating IN The Indian Ter.
r!tory. lie engaged In the business under con-
struction made py the Interior Department OF
the In ,ercourse law and was seized Is o.fcers OF
the Internal Revenue Bureau Tor violation OF those
laws. During the progress Of the several suits that
have been instituted by the Uni,ed States or Colonel
Boudinott tho latter has been ruined pecunarily,
and now prays Congress TO relieve him OF further
penalties. Tho Judiciary Committee directed
Mr.. Bingham to write the Attorney GEN.
eral as TO the practicabllity OF this
action when is believed will be recommended
by the Department OF Justice.
Mr. Amuer's piI, allowing wrlts OF error TO be
taken rom the Snnreme Courts OF Territories 70 the
The New York herald., 1871-12-21

The Members of the New Cabinet Of tue
OntnriO Government.
TORONTO, Dec. 20, 1871.
The new Cabinet OF Ontario consists so FAR Of e
Blake, President OF the Council and Premier; A.
Mckenzie Provincial Secretary; A. McKlllar, Com
missioner OF Agriculture Immigration and Public
WORKS; Adam Crooks Attorney General. INC
Treasurer and Commissioner OF the Crown Lanus
have not yet been appointed.
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
ILLNESS OF PRESIDENT GRANTS FATHER.

CIxcINSArI, Dec. 20. 1871.
Jesse Il. Grant father OF The President was
stricken wtn paralysis at one oclocs this after.
noon lie fell to the noor at the Covngton Post
Onice and remained insclsple an hour. lie was
hla u SIT uD and ca nv erse some tniS alteruOop
The New York herald., 1871-12-21
TOLEDO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD OPENED.


The Toledo and saginaw Railroad opened to-day
The open,ng was celebrated by an excursion by the
nayor Cuy Council, Board OF Trade and business
mol
The Cecil Whig., 1871-09-23
NORTH EAST ITEMS.

Improuement.-Mr. S. NJ. Atkinson has
moved his wheelwright shop to the west
end of the blacksmith shop, thus giving
more space for his new dwelling about to
be erected,
The Iron Works.-The Mccullough Iron
Co. are ever and anon extending and i'm
proving in and around their extensive
works. They lately filled up the low ground
north of the mills, with cinder, &C., moved
some old buildings, and erected new i'm
provements thereon.
Wheat Seeding.-Thc recent seasonable
rains have prepared the fields for plowing
and wheat sowing, which are now being
pushed rapidly forward.
Corn.-There is promise of a good yield,
the ears being well filled out and the husk
thin.
Religious. B. F. Price will preach
at Mrs. Boulden's, next Sunday, at 2 o. clock
P. NJ. Rev. II. G. Shippers, at Union, same
day, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. The chapel frame
at Mrs. Boulden's is to be reduced in length
and height, and finished forthwith.
The Cecil Whig., 1871-09-23
PILOT TOWN ITEMS.

Rdilr0dd.-The contractors are pushing
the road from Octoraro to Peach Bottom.
1t will be ready for the rails us far as Bald
Friar by November.
Ground Hogs.-There is negro named
Jim Taylor, who works on the railroad,
who is the Ninsrod of this section; he hunts
ground hogs all day Sunday, and has cap
tured so since the first of July. He takes
survey of the hole and digs for the
quadrupcd, and gets from one to five out
of /, hole.
Accidcnt.-The head blaster was instantly
killed, at Parker's Quarry, West Bangor,
on Thursday of last week. He fired the
fuse, and the charge did not explode in
time, and he went to see what was the
matter, when it went off, killing him in
stantly.
Aarried.-On Thursday, 14th inst, at
the residence of Davis Brown, by James
Hanna, Esq, Charles Richey, Jr., of this
town, and Emma Teeters, of Fulton town.
ship.
Died.-On Tuesday, 10th inst, at Como
wingo, John Butler, in the list year of his
age. On the Sd inst, Mrs. Jenela Smith,
aged rs years.
The Cecil Whig., 1871-09-23
GALENA (KENT COUNTY, ITEMS.


Our peach growers after having con-
cluded their gathering, shipments, and
counting their profits, say that peaches,
Notwithstanding such low prices, will pay
them better, than if the same acres had
been planted in grain.
Never have Kent farmers had better
corn prospect than this year. The Agri-
cultural editor of New York Tribune, after
making tour through portion of the
Peninsula, says, that thousands of acres
through which they passed, twill yield
from so to 60 bushels of shelled corn to
the acre." Farmers are commencing to
seed wheat later this season than formerly.
Our public schools, excepting in our
village, have opened for the fall term
Rumor says that Galena trustees cannot
harmonize on school matters, which, if
true, is injurious to parties interested.
-Galena Female Seminary is in full blast,
large increase in pupils, increasing inter-
est in its success; the principal, Miss Ben
ney, understands her business.
MIR. A. Hyland, has about completed
his new foundry and machine shops. A
loud toned bell will shortly call OH the
workmen to their labor, and off to refresh
ments.
The ladies of our village, assisted by a
committee of gentlemen, are making ar
langements for festival and an entertain
mcnt in the hall over William A. Hylands'
machine shop, commencing Sept. 9th, con-
tinuing through evenings of 2Sth, Goth,
and 3Oth. Proceeds for church purposes.
Oysters, ice cream, and all the good things
of the season in abundance. A good time
is anticipated.
The nomination, Of Hon. Jacob Tome
for Governor, gives universal satisfaction
to the Republicans of Kent, and have
heard number of the opposite party say,
that he would make an excellent chief mag.
istrate. The Republican party have pos.
poned making their nominations until the
18th October. This will make short time
for the contest,-both parties are sangiune
of success.
Richard Hynson Esq, trustee, sold
recently the farm of r. Peacock, contain
ing 2S0 acres to A. Woodall, at $45.75 dol
lars per acre; five years ago, Mr.. Peacock
was offered 800 per acre for this farm.
The Cecil Whig., 1871-09-23

aent Assault.-On Monday evening, a
id man named Benjaman Mathews
ed the yard OF John Pilling, at Newark,
said he was going to shoot the dog.
Richard Pilling, father of john Or
a Mathews out Of the yard, when the
i seized a large stone and struck Mr..
ng in the face, cutting him seriously.
news was arrested in the evening, at
louss, and Oh Tuesday he was commit
TO prison by Esq. Ray, in default of
5bail.-Del Republican,.