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"Trusting that we are in a charitable commu- uity, and that our readers will overlook errors of the head, if the heart is right, we undertake the enterprise, looking to the intelligent people for support.
OUR PLATFORM.
"We are frequently asked by those who have acted with different parties, what party do you belong to? Are you a republican or democrat? We propose to set our political friends and ene- mies at rest upon this subject; we desire to place ourselves squarely upon the record, in this respect, that we may be understood.
"We are for the Union and against all disunion- ists. We believe that the only certain or prob- able way to sustain the Union in the perilous
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crisis, is, to help the administration fight down this rebellion. We are for asserting and main- taining the authority of the government over every foot of territory belonging to the United States. We have no fears that the administration will strike any too hard, or too fast, or at an in- nocent person; hence we shall not be alarmed, should he suspend the writ of habeas corpus, prohibit newspapers from injuring the govern- ment, either by inciting rebellion at home, or en- couraging it in the south, or do other acts re- garded by rebels and their sympathizers as ty- rannical and oppressive.
The President of the United States is our civil executive head and the commander-in-chief of our army and navy. As a civil officer, he is subject to the constitution; as a military chieftain, he is amenable to the laws of Na- tions, And it is our purpose to do all in our power to sustain him in both capacities until peace is restored. It is not for us to arrange or disarrange his plan of operations, but it is for ns to do all that we can to make them success- ful. These may not be the very best that could be devised, but they are the best that are devised, hence it is our duty to sustain them.
"The commander of an army, and not the pri- vate soldier, must direct its operations; so must a Nation's movements, in time of war be directed by the head; and citizens and soldiers should unite in upholding and strengthening the Na- tion's head. Abraham Lincoln is the people's President; and as such we expect to sustain him as we have done since he first commenced trying to break up this rebellion. Not by halves or with ifs and provisos do we sustain our Presi- dent, but give him and his administration, includ- ing his proclamations, a cheerful support. We be- lieve it to be constitutional to fight down this rebellion and punish rebels. The constitution was made to form a more perfect Union and not to license unprincipled men to incite rebel- lion and connive to break up the government. "We care not what becomes of the democratic or the republican party; but we want the Na-
tion to stand and our armies to ""conquer a peace." We belong to the party that the sol- diers do-to the war party-the Union party, which we regard as the only constitutional par- ty in the country. We care not whether we vote for men called democrats or republicans, if they be honest, capable and really in earnest in their support of the National authorities in their efforts to put down this rebellion. This is the only issue we make at present. We have no faith in men who seek to get up side issues to distract the public mind from the great work of saving the country. Let ns be united and work all together, caring not whether we act with democrats or republicans, but see that we do not unwittingly play into the hands of cop- perheads or rebels. We hope we are under- stood."
Mr. Green was succeeded by Waldo Brown in the publication of the Union, and in turn gave way to Nicholas Smith and Joseph Smethurst. In 1871, Mr. Smith purchased the latter's inter- est and run the paper until September 1874. He then sold it to Fred J. Bowman, who subse- quently disposed of it to B. J. Castle.
From March 1st, 1877, to April, 1883, the pa- per was conducted by John R. Berryman; asso- ciated with the latter, for four years, was Thur- low W. Lacy. The latter, in connection with Ira D. Hurlbut, published the paper until Dec., 28, 1883, when Mr. Lacy disposed of his in- terest to A. M. Beach; so that, at the present time (1884) the Union is published by Messrs. MIurlbut and Beach.
Ira D. Hurlbut was born in the town of Scott, Crawford Co., Wis., April 7th, 1856. He is of a family of nine boys and one girl. Four brothers are now living. His father, John R. Hurlbut, is an American; but his mother emi- grated from Germany, in her childhood. The subject of this sketch, lived at home on a farm until sixteen. He afterwards engaged in teach- ing in Crawford and Grant counties, following
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the business, at intervals, for ten years, but at- tending school during a part of the time, both at the normal school at Plattsville, and at the uni- versity of Wisconsin, at Madison. Mr. Hurl- but's first newspaper venture was the Excelsior, 'Richland Co.' Press; and was abandoned as un- profitable after about two years. He was, in 1879, associated for a short time, with H. L. Marshall in the publication of the Vernon county Herald, published at Viroqua.
In May, 1882, he undertook the publication of the Crawford county Journal, but severed his connection with the paper in April of the fol- lowing year; when he purchased the business interests of J. R. Berryman of the Prairie du Chien Union. Mr. Berryman was the senior partner. Mr. Hurlbut was married July 16, 1883, to Louise Speck, of Prairie du Chien.
The Crawford county Journal was estab- lished Jan. 1, 1882, by Wm. Borgen, suc- ceeded in the following May, by Ira D. Hurlbut. The latter was succeeded the follow- ing April, 1883, by Hurlbut & Patten, and in May following, by J. E. Patten, who became sole manager. The paper is, and has been, owned by a company consisting of the business men of Soldier's Grove.
J. E. Patten, the youngest managing editor in Crawford county, was born in Winnebago Co., Ill., Sept. 2, 1865, where he resided one year, his parents removing to Marietta Crawford coun- ty, where they now reside. Mr. Patten is now managing editor of the Crawford county Jour- nal. He is a son of James and Jane Patten, his father being chairman of the township com- mittee, a position which he has held for a num- ber of years.
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CHAPTER XXVI.
EARLY COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
There is much in the early government of Crawford county to demand attention and, awaken an interest in the mind of the reader. The subject is naturally divided into two parts; the first includes a narrative of what the county legislators did from the creation of the county in 1818* to the ending of the existence of Michigan territory in 1836; the second includes a sketch of their proceedings down to the year 1848, when the territory of Wisconsin ceased to exist and Crawford became one of the coun- ties of the State of Wisconsin. Of these two divisions, only such extracts from the records are given hereafter as are believed to be of paramount importance.
The government of the various counties of Wisconsin since the admission of the State into the Union is so well understood that only a reference to the changes in the form will here be given.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The Legislature, during the winter of 1860-61 passed an act abolishing the board of supervi- sors and creating the board of county commis- sioners. Under the former system the county board was composed of one member from each town in the county, while under the new system the board consisted of three commissioners. The county was divided into three districts and each was entitled to one commissioner. The creating act provided that annual meetings should be held on the second Monday in Jan- uary, of each year. 1
*As will be hereafter seen, the record of Crawford coun- tie's government begins in 1821. Back of that, nothing has been preserved:
SUPERVISORS AGAIN.
During the year 1868, the Legislature passed an act changing again the system of county government throughout Wisconsin. This act abolished the commissioner system, or board of three, and reinstated the old system of a board made up of one member from each town and one from each ward of a city and from each in- corporated village. This law is still in force.
The record of the board of supervisors of Crawford county since the admission of the State into the Union is very full and complete; but the re-production of even the more impor- tant measures adopted by the "county legisla- ture" would extend this history beyond its prescribed limits.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' RECORD FOR 1821-22. On Thursday, the 29th of this month, [November, 1821] a court of the commissioners will be held at 10 o'clock. All persons having demands against the county are requested to bring them in; also, all persons having in their hands property belonging to said county are requested to deliver them [sic] up to the com- missioners who will receipt for them. The county treasurer will, on that day, deliver up his accounts with an account current of expen- ditures since the time of his appointment.
The collector of taxes will also bring in his accounts in the same money that has been paid to him to save an examination. All persons holding contracts with the county are reques- ted to bring them before this court. By order of the commissioners,
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
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The court met on Friday, the 30th of Novem- ber agreeable to adjournment.
Ordered, That John P. Gates be paid $4.62} out of the treasury of the county for one book for the court of probate, provided the said book is returned.
Ordered, That Joseph Creely will put all timbers, planks, etc., belonging to the jail of the county, into the jail and nail up the door.
Ordered, That two pair of handcuffs be made for the county and be delivered to the sheriff of said county.
Ordered, That the treasurer, sheriff and collector of this county bring in their respective accounts on Saturday, the 8th instant, or they will be dealt by according to law.
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD DEC. 3, 1821.
Ordered, That the clerk of the county court receive four books for the use of the county- the sheriff two, and the commissioners two for their respective offices.
Ordered, That the supervisors of roads and highways have the roads and highways that have been ordered, put in good order without delay.
Ordered, That this court be adjourned until Saturday, the 8th instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk, C. C.
The commissioners met on this day, Deeem- ber 10, 1821.
We, the commissioners, on account of the neglect and the infirmity of James McFarland, collector of Crawford county, do appoint Thomas McNair, sheriff, to collect all taxes not collected by said James McFarland, for the years 1820 and 1821.
Ordered, That Thomas MeNair, sheriff, who being appointed collector, do enforce the law against all delinquents for county taxes due for 1820 and 1821 and that he render, on Thursday the 20th instant, an account of the same to the commissioners.
Ordered, That Joseph Creeley be paid out of the county treasury $1, not otherwise appropri-
ated. The court adjourned until the 20th of December, 1821. By order.
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk, C. C.
Ordered, That John L. Findley be paid $25 per year as elerk for the commissioners of the county.
Ordered, That the treasurer receive for his services two and one-half cents on all moneys recoived and disbursed for the county.
By Order.
J. L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
The court met on Saturday, Feb. 16, 1822, agreeable to adjournment.
The court adjourned until the first Monday in March, 1822. JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk, C. C.
The honorable, the court of commissioners of Crawford county met on Monday, the 4th day of March, 1822.
Ordered, That the public school house be re- paired so as to receive all persons holding public courts for the county or meetings.
By order,
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
March Term, 1822 .- At a court of the com- missioners for the county of Crawford, taking into consideration the expenses of the county for the year 1822, upon due consideration had, do order that the assessor take as ratable property for this year, wild and improved lands, horses, mares and geldings, over two years old, gigs, carioles, calashes and pleas- ure wagons; that the assessor assess all retailers of merchandise $5, and all tavern keepers* $5; and that all male persons over the age of twen- ty-one who have resided in the county six
*There can be no doubt, from this wording, that there were taverns in Prairio du Chien us early as I&2. The following, which has passed into history as a part of the narrative of Jobn H. Fonda, must be considered as erroneous so far as the house he speaks of being "the first tavern" in Prairie du ('hien :
"I continued in government employ until the fall of 1831. when having saved some money, i formed a co-partnership with a person named Perry, and went to keeping a boarding house and tavern. I can say that I kept the first tavern in this town {Prairie du Chien]. It was kept in a house we bought of J. H. Lockwood, which house [in 1858] is still standing. I continued in the business some time, and found it very profitable: but afterwards sold my interest to Perry, who became involved. A suit arose about this time between J. H. Lockwood and myself, about some notes, This suit lasted several years, and was finallly decided in my favor."
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months, not having ratables, shall pay $1 poll tax and no more.
Ordered, That John W. Johnson, Michael Brisbois and Oliver Cherrier, be requested to visit the house of Thomas McNair, which is occupied as a jail, there to give their opinion how much said house is worth per month; also to say how much wood has been necessary for said prison per week; and on Saturday, the 9th instant, to examine the county jail to know wheth- er it be sufficient to hold prisoners, and if pos- sible to report to the commissioners on that day in writing.
Ordered, That this court is adjourned until Monday, the 16th instant; nevertheless. should the sheriff want any provisions for Jourdan [prisoner] between this and that time, he can get them by calling on one of the commis- sioners.
The comissioners met this day, March 16,1822, agreeable to adjournment.
Ordered, That Thomas MeNair and Oliver Cherriere, frecholders, shall be appointed to estimate the ratable property of this county for this year, 1822, and report agreeable to law.
This court is adjourned until the first Monday in May next. By order.
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
June 3, 1822 .- The commissioners of Craw- ford county met according to law and adjourn- ed until Monday, the 17th instant.
JOHN L. FINDLY, Clerk C. C.
June 17, 1822 .-- The court met agreeable to adjournment
Ordered, That the percentage be one-fourth of one per cent. on every dollar for this year.
Ordered, That James Reed, deputy sheiff, be appointed collector of the county tax for this year.
Ordered, That all persons not holding prop- erty to the amount of $400 shall pay $1 poll tax.
Ordered, That the court adjourn until further orders.
Nov. 30, 1822.
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD, S SS.
At a special meeting of the commissioners for the said county, Joseph Rolette and James II. Lockwood, having taken into consideration the necessity of a having a sufficient jail for criminals until the county jail shall be repaired -- they do hereby order that the guard room of Fort Crawford shall be for the time being a county jail.
The honorable, the court of commissioners for Crawford county, met on the first Monday in December, 1822, according to law.
Ordered, That the following persons shall re- cieve from the treasurer the following sums: Joseph Rolette, $12, for interest due from the county; John L. Findly, $12, in part for his serv- ices; Thomas McNair, $5, in part of his account; Charles Mendenhall, $14, balance due on ac- count; Dennis Courtois, $3.87}, in full of his ac- count; and the United States factory agent, $7.60 in full of his account; and the court ad- journs until Friday, the 6th instant.
MISCELLANEOUS EXTRACTS FROM COMMISSIONER'S
RECORD.
Monday, June 16, 1823 .- The court met, and issued a precept to the sheriff of the county to collect the taxes for the year 1823, amounting to $241.55, and adjourned to meet agreeable to law. By order.
J. H. Lockwood, Deputy clerk.
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN ss. March term, 1824. COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
At acourt of commissioners held at Prairie du Chien, on the 1st day of March, 1824, present J. H. Lockwood, D. Courtois and Joseph Rolette.it was
Resolved, that the supervisor be directed to build a bridge across the marais, or slough to St. Feriole with the labor of the road tax, at the point which the supervisor shall deem more for the accommodation of the public, at any place between the pond in said marais at Pierre. Lariviere's and the outlet of said marais, and the Mississippi.
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TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
Court of the commissioners for said county, of the term of September, 1825. Present: Joseph Rolette and James H. Lockwood, who proceeded to examine the accounts presented against said county, as follows: Ezekiel Lock- wood, services rendered, as sheriff pro tem. for said county, $31.31; Thomas McNair, for servi- ces rendered as sheriff at the election for dele- gate to Congress, $5; Charles Giasson, for servi- ces rendered as clerk of the circuit and county courts, as clerk to the commissioners, and hire of a house for court room, etc., $63.43; Joseph Brisbois, as clerk of election for a delegate to Congress, and for a member of the Legislative Council (of Michigan Territory), $6; James Reed, for assessing at Prairie du Chien and Fe- ver river, and for summoning grand and pettit, jurors for the circuit court, $25.50; Jean Brunet for hu e of room for grand jurors etc., $5; Thomas II. Januans, assessing at Fever river, $4; James 11. Lockwood, one double bolt, etc., furnished for the county, $5.75 All of which accounts are allowed by us.
JOSEPH ROLETTE - Com.
J. H. LOCKWOOD
Prairie du Chien, Sept., 6, 1825.
CHARLES GRASSON, Clerk to committee. TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
At a court of commissioners held at Prairie du Chien on Monday the 5th of December, 1825. Present: Dennis Courtois, Joseph Rolette and James II. Lockwood. The commissioners pro- ceeded to examine the account of the supervisor of roads, and find that the tax roll for 1824, has been expended by Oliver Cherrier, the supervi- sor, except the sum of $9 for money commuted for days, and that the roll for 1825, has not been Worked or commuted for days except $6.
The commissioners then proceeded to lay the county into road districts; and it is hereby re- solved that the township of Prairie du Chien be one road district, and that John Brunet be ap-
pointed supervisor of roads for said district; and that the supervisor proceed with the taxes, of said district to erect a bridge over the ma- rais of St. Feriole, opposite to the road leading from the Mississippi to Lariviere's; the bridge to be built above common high water mark in the spring; to be twenty feet wide; to be built in the following manner, that is to say: Stone wall to be built at the direction of the supervisor as to thickness on each side, and filled with carth, and a place of twenty-five feet left over the principal channel of the river; to be made of strong pieces and covered with hewed timber; to be made with railing three and a half feet high.
At a special court of the commissioners for the county of Crawford held at Prairie du Chein, the 28th day of June, 1826, present Jo- seph Rolette and Dennis Courtois, who pro- ceeded to examine the assessment roll for the year which amounted to $248.41, which they adjudged to be a correct assessment, and ac- cordingly gave an order to the sheriff for the collection thereof, and directed the clerk to make duplicate tax rolls according to the statute.
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
At a special meeting of commissioners of the term of June, 1827. The commissioners, ae- cording to law, present-Joseph Rolette, James HI. Lockwood and Dennis Courtois ; who pro- ceeded to examine the assessment roll produced by the assessors, and having found said roll correct, do hereby direct the clerk of said court to make out duplicate tax roll according to the statute, directed to be collected by Edward Pizanne, under sheriff; and Michael Brisbois, treasurer of said county, being absent from said county, it is hereby ordained that Oliver Cher- rier be appointed treasurer pro tem., and that he give bond in the sum of $500.
A CHANGE.
The last session of the court of commissioners of Crawford county, was at the March term,
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1898. The labors of the commissioners, Den- nis Courtois, J. H. Lockwood, and Joseph Ro- lette, then came to an end, and in place of them were appointed three supervisors for the county-John Marsh, John Simpson, and Dennis Courtois. The county was also erected into one township, called St. Anthony, the super- visors of the county being also supervisors of the township. The following is the first record under the new arrangement :
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN, 7
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD. S
At a session of the supervisors of the county of Crawford and township of St Anthony, held on the second day of June, 1828, was present, John Marsh, John Simpson and Dennis Conr- tois, supervisors of said township, and took into consideration and examined the accounts against the county of Crawford, and allowed what we have found just and correct ; there was pre- sented the account of Pierre Lariviere, of $1 as assessor; Augustus Hebert, for $1, as assessor; John Marsh, account, $1; John Simpson, ac- count, $1 ; John Simpson, account, $4 ; Dennis Courtois, account, 81 ; Daniel Curtis, account, 826 ; Joseph Brisbois, account, $17; Michael Brisbois, account, $10; Antoine Lachapelle, account, $2,50; Francois Galarneaux, account, seventy-five cents ; Oliver Cherrier, account, $8.34 ; Pierre Lariviere, account, $1, and Au- gustus Hebert, account $1.
The collector not having presented his seeu- rity for the collection of the taxes thereof, we allow to said collector ten days to find security, and the court adjourn until the first Monday in July next, at 9 o'clock A. M.
JOHN MARSII, his
JOIN # SIMPSON, mark. DENNIS COURTOIS, Supervisors.
Attest : JOSEPH BRISBOIS, Clerk of St. Anthony Township.
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
SS.
At a session of the supervisors of the county of Crawford, and township of St. Anthony, held
on the 7th day of July, 1828, present, John Marsh, John Simpson and Dennis Courtois, sn- pervisors of said township, was presented the ac- count of Pierre Lembert of $1.50, which was al lowed; and Dennis Courtois, account of $1; John Simpson, of $1; John Marsh, of $1, and Joseph Brisbois, of $2, which was allowed.
Upon the representation of the sheriff that the prison is insufficient for the safe keeping of D. MeNutt, a prisoner confined on the charge of murder, a request was made to the command- ing officer of Fort Crawford to take the pris- oner into his custody for safe keeping. The court adjourned until the first Monday in Sep tember next, at ten o'clock A. M.
A NEW BOARD.
A new board of supervisors for the county of Crawford, and township of St. Anthony, was now appointed, consisting of Joseph M. Street, Jean Brunet and Joseph Rolette. The record of their first meeting was follows :
TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF CRAWFORD.
At a session of the supervisors of the county of Crawford and township of St. Anthony, ae- cording to previous notice, present, Joseph M. Street and Joseph Rolette.
Resolved, That an account made by Isanc Harrison, for the amount of $56 has been found illegal, and that any part which may have been paid will be charged to Daniel Curtis, sheriff of said county.
Resolved, That the account of James and George Kernely be made out by the clerk and duly certified to and sent for collection to St. Louis.
Resolved, That the account of Ezekiel Lock- wood, for monies received by him as treasurer of the corporation of Prairie du Chien and re- maining in his hands be made out by the elerk and duly certified to and sent to Galena for col- lection.
Resolved, That the account of Jean Brunet, as supervisor for monies paid to him by Oliver Cherrier, be made out and duly certified
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to and handed over to the sheriff for collection.
Prairie du Chien, April 13, 1829. TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD. SS.
At a special session of the supervisors for the county aforesaid, and township of St. Anthony, there were present: Joseph Rolette, Joseph M. Street and Jean Brunet, supervisors of said township, and they took in consideration to settle the accounts of the treasury, but the sheriff being absent they postponed the said settlement to Saturday, the 3d day of April next. The following accounts were presented and allowed, to-wit:
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