Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-12-02

,ils n find CONSPICUOUS place and is Invariably
...a;vod with the most marked auenton-no bitter
word or calumnious language being spared 'ha' can
convert the occurrence into one OF exraoraihafy
and awful magnitude. We have yet 10 see in
prominent paper oflhe older or eastern o'a'es' inc
frs, efo TO excuse or palliate the frailtes OF the
Wss,--the frailties of that cimmunity which, ffsm
the circumstances and date oil its sehieinent' ana
the great diversity of of character when compose
that settlement, may in all truth be regarded as a
nrodipv otmorality. Such course is UNJUST, un-
gene,o and productive Of injury 1
CAuCHr- The consummate VILLAIN VINO lew
nights since deliberately fred the grain stacks oil
NJ. Mathematical il another place-turns out
TO be the accomplished scoundrel, John Sm'bt-
the same who assisted John Thompson out OF Jail
and the Jail out of existence. 1t seems that the
fire was communicated by means of matches, con-
viewed there IN pocket-book which was unequivo-
caIv identified, and which he had accidentally
left near the place where the stacks stood. His
track in slight snow which fell the same evening
was another strong evidence against him. lie was
day evening, and is now enjoying . security which
it is hoped will be permanent. |, is to be deeply
regretted that the Territory is destitute of place
where the two scamps now confined in this town
at public expense, could be supported by the pro-
ducts of their own labor
By the last N. Y. Tribune we learn that
during the three frs. quarters of l843, ending
on the Both of September. there was Shipped
from that Port to England:
1916 lbs. of Beef.
2,o25,l4I . Tallow.
$50 4" Pork.
| 2.O72,5S7 /" " Lard.
1856 Butter.
I,730,99l . Cheese.
PorosI has suffered less the past season
from sickness than any other point upon the
Upper Mississippi. Her location is such as
to shelter her from the unhealthy influences Of
the rivera fact which will prove of the ut
most importance to her future prosperity.
MICHIGAN has elected Democratic Cover.
nor by about 5000 majority.
I.EAp.--The last N. Y. Tribune says: The
sales of Lead, which have been all to arrive, CON-
prise 1000 Pigs at 8 50; 1900 do. 5644, and 5000
do. from second hands, ga, all cash.
Gun LITTLE NAvy.-We have jus, been
presented with copy Of the United States
Navy Register. A slight inspection merely
of this pamphlet has furnished US with much
Information new 10 US. and which we trust will
prove interesting to our readers. when present.
ed to them in condensed form.
|. Our Navy can boast at present of eleven
ships Of the line; of which four are on the
: stocks, and two must be rebuilt or raced be.
fore they ca" be brought into service.
2. One rszee.
3. Fifteen irigates, Of which three are on
the stocks, and one is, we believe, about to be
broken up.
4 4. Seventeen sloops Of war, of differen,
classes. besides the six ordered to be built.
5. Eight briggs of differeu, sizes.
6. Eigh, schooners.
7. Five steamers, now, since the des,ruc.
f ton Of the Missouri.
s. Three store ships.
This constitutes our whole effective force in
ships, viz: 6S, large and small. OF officers
we find 6S captains, Sc commanders, 1872 lieu.
tenants. 1876 surgeons of the different grades,
81 chaplains, % engineers, 81 masters, 1913
passed midshipmen, 400 midshipmen. mas
ter's mates, 35 boaiswains, 40 gunuers, IS
carpenters, and 35 saiImakers, making total
Of 1893 persons who receive liberal salaries
whether idle or on duty. There are besides
one General Of Marines. Lieutenant Colonel,
!. 4 Majors, Is Captains and 40 Lieutenants.
The officers of the Navy receive three diff.
ferent grades of pay, according as they are do.
ing duty at sea, doing duty on shore, or doing
nothing, besides being paid their travelling sx-
expenses when under orders, and receiving
the pay of higher rank when performing the
duty Of that rank.
A captain at sea receives $1,000 per an.
otherwise employed $500
doing nothing $500
A commander a. sea receives $500
otherwise employed 2,lOO
doing nothing 1900
A lieutenant at sea receives 1900
otherwise employed 1900
doing nothing 1900
A passed midshipman at sea $50
doing nothing 600
Washington Capitol.
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