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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18
GRANT co. HERALD.
sATUR DAY:::::::::::::::::: IS, 1874.
ANNALS OF GRANT COUNTY.


ANNALS OF GRANT COUNTY.
The first actual settler or resideu, within
tho district now denominaied Grant County.
was an Indian trader, named Grant-one of
those daunlless frontiersmen known TO the
earlier days OF the northwest, and who only
differed from the savage by possessing thirst
for gain and The enterprise to CRAFTY it. As
early as 1910, Grant was engaged In trade
with the Indians occupying this region, ma
king bis headquarters at Prairie du Chieu.-
He was noted for his hardihood and endu-
rance and for his disregard ofevery comfort
and convenience of civilized life. He camp
ed whe rever night overlook him, without any
addition to his day.clothing or any shelter
save the nearest rock OF tree. His rifle sup
piled him with food, his cooking utensils con-
sisting Of brass kettle which was fitted TO
his head and which he wore under his cap.
One incident in his history has been preserved
with much accuracy and is worth relating.
The Sacs and Foxes were at war with the
Winnebagoes. Grant was trading with the
former and was consequently regarded by the
latter as their enemy. One day he happened
to encounter a war party OF the Winnebagoes
who Immediately gave MIN chase. The FORE
mos. coming up struck him upon tho head
with his tomahawk, which produced no 9TH
er effect than the sharp ring Of the kettle be-
fore mentioned. The Indian recoiled with
CONSERVATION and horror, exclaiming, Mantfoo
(SpiriD! and precipita,ely reireaied, accomPa.
MED by the whole party. This revelation of
bis divine character subdued the animosily of
the Winnebagoes, and he was ever after
ward regarded with the utmost awe by the To-
dams.
In 1922, few miners visited and tarred
awhile at Hardscrabble. The same year
small party, also miners from below, landed
their canoes at Pascanans, an Indian town on
Grant river, at the point where prospective
village, called Osceola, has since been located.
This party occupied themselves in mining,
somewhere in the vicinity Of British Hollow,
upon prospects" previously struck by the In
dams. In 1927. Valleys mines, in Missouri.
were closed, and there was rush Of miners to
the Upper Mississippi. With this event
dates The first permanent settlement OF Grant
County.
AT the session of our Territorial Legislature
ia 1886, an act was passed, constituting and
defining the limits Of Grant County. 1t de-
rived its name from Gran, river which had
been very appropriately named in commend
ration Of its frs, explorer If not its discover
err.
The first election for County officers took
place in the spring Of 1897. when there were
about three hundred votes Castillo actual
population of,he County at that time being
abou, one Thousand. In 1910 the population
was four thousand, in 1912 six thousand and
il now exceeds seven thousand, including at
least, sixteen hundred voters, OF these, there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

THE Boar YARD.-We visited the
Boat Yard yesterday, and were aston
isned to see the amount OF WORK mere
going on. The first boat we noticed
Was fbe Lark small craft that run
il the tributaries of the Upper Missis-
sipDi; she is now being enlarged, fitted
with a new cabin, and thoroughly re-
paired. The next boat was the 'Hanni-
ball. the hull Of which was built by
Can't. Frazer, at Walkers boat yard,
EIizabethtown, Pa, and lowed here to
receive machinery, cabin, &c. The
engineers are getting in the boilers and
engines, and the carpenters are driving
away at the cabin on the high pressure
principle. We shall notice her further
when completed. Along side, lay the
sNimrod,' an "out and out" St. Louis
boat, Just finished by the American Fur
Company, and designed for their usein
the upper Missouri river. She i, now
loading, and starts on Monday for the
Yellowstone. The Nimrodis strong,
substantial boat, and well calculated for
the trade in which she is to run; and as
for speed, is equal to any Ohio river
boat of her class; as, in evidence OF
which, on the trial trip last week, she
came down from "Portage He Sioux"
40 miles, in two hours. Adjoining
her, was the Ferry Boat Grampus,'
which has been built for the ST. Clair
Ferry Co. This boat is very commo-
dious and convenient-she is intended
TO ply between fhis city and Illinois
Town. Above her is the 1--WE could
not learn the name) the hull of which
was built at Nashville, Iowa, and
brought here to receive machinery and
cabin. She is designed for the navi-
CATION of he Iowa and Des Moline riv-
ers. The Dove is also at the yard re-
ceivinga new engine from the Found
cry ofKingsland& Lighter which will
greatly increase her speed and power.
-TSt. Louis Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

THE AMERICAN FLAa.-The flag of
the United States was first designated
by an act Of Congress passed in l777.
This act provided such flag as we
have at present, but did not contem-
plate any alteration in case of the adj
mission of new States BY an act pas
sed in January, 1894, the stars and
stripes were both directed TO be fifteen
in number, owing 10 the admission OF
Vermont, and Kentucky into the I'm
ion. The next alteration was that
made by the act OF ISIS, which does
justice 10 the "old thirteen" and adds
a star TO the glorious constellation so Of
ten as new State comes into the con-
federacy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

oREGoN.-rhe editor of the Platte
Argus says that Geo. C. Gillian and
his Oregon Emigratiug Company are
sneamped on the south side OF the
Missouri. Gen. Gilliam's company
Hill start about the FIRST Of Nay
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18
NThe banks OF Philadelphia have
raised The rate Of interest 10 per cent.

Col. Benton, passed through Gin
cinnati on Wednesday, on his way to
Washington, to resume his seat in The
Senate. He has recovered, it is said,
from the injuries inflicted by the burst
ing of the gun on board the Princeton,
with the exception of the entire loss oil
the hearing of he left ear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

ArDAcIoUs.-Men a. the North, are
out against pantaletts-because the fe-
male damsels have no right 10 wear
pants. Nonsense. Their rights are
unlimited, except BY their own whims
bless their hearts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

II demorialto Congress has been
started in New York for the establish
meni ola free banking law, which is TO
consolidate all the State Banks of the
Union into one great shop for issuing
paper money, based upon the taxable
property in all the States Of the I'M
ion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

OFThe Liverpool Journal remar ks
that the attempt to crush the Repes!
movement by the conviction and pun
lshment ofO'Connell and others, will
prove as futile as would the attempt 10
smother an earthquake ,Oifh a zoe.
blanket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

The LATE GENERAL MORGAN Lew
Is, whose death at New York was an
nounced, left fortune which is esti-
mated at a million Of dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

The number of miners in the above list is
made TO include all Of doubtful o: fluctuaiing
pursuits.
The following statement, showing the total
OF land comprised by the County. the amount
tina is en.ered. enclosed and cultivated, iogeih-
er with the number of pursuits over which
the people are employed, has been gathered
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

THE COAL TRADE.-The total re-
ceipts by railroad or canal this season
from the Schuylkil region are s6,327
tons, of which the railroad has sent TO-
700.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18


Truth sPolLs JoKE.-Old Capt. K. was
one Of those thin faced personages who love
10 crack their jokes but who never fat,en at
laughing at them. He had neighbor whom
he delighted 10 tease. Mr.. w. was not man
of the smoo,hes. temper, and always took the
privilege 10 get angry on suitable occasions.
Old X. knew this trait Of his neighbours char.
acler. and. by way Of giving him an opportu-
nifty to exhibit his rrtableness, called him Su-
gar 10; crime which Sugar 10 never failed 10
resent. w. was taken sick with fever, and,
unfortunately, became entirely bald. After
his recovery the Captain overlook him going
down long hill, when at The steePest part of
it, X. bawled ou. TO the top of his voice, Su-
gar 10! Sugar 10! W., at some little danger
of his neck, succeeded in stopping his team,
and in the most peiuent manner demanded of
the Captain what he wanted! o nothing, an
swered X, summoning as much indifference
TO his aid as he knew how, only | was think
ing you was The happiest man alive. Why
so. continued W.. boiling with rage. Because.
replied X, with look more comical than
Kean ever thought of assuming, there is not
hair bet,peen yoU and Heaven! w. exploded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

The lands of the County are Of four distinct
classes, each Of which is deserving of especial
consideration: first, the Mineral reserves, sec.
ond, the land owned by residents. third, the
Land owned by uon.resideuls aud fourth. The
uuen,ered lands. We shall make these lands
subiec, for next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

B@Sprinkle salt ON your aspara-
gus beds, or pour on them your old
brine. Asparagus grows naturally in
salt marshes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

TThc Locofoco Congressional
Convention have nominated Hon. ]. p.
HoGE as candidate for reelection 10
Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

TFDIt has been said, that necessity
knows no law" The Indians have a
custom which goes to disprove this
Partially. When famine has come up
on lodge, from i'll success in hunting,
or otherwise, and they have not a
mouthful Of food in the wigwam, aud
have no visible prospect OF getting any,
then they proclaim a Just for certain
number of days, and the face of every
one, from the oldest warrior to the
youngest child, is painted black. When
this is done, they go on unconcerned-
lyin their customary amusements, APP
parently as confident that food will
come before the fast is over, as though
it were already at the door. During
the fast, our informant told us, that he
had often tempted the smaller children
by giving them food, which they
would promptly receive and carry TO
the lodge, but not mouthiul could he
ever induce them TO cat till the fast is
over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

MANuFAcTUgE OF PAPERIN THE UN-
TIED STATEs-The number Of Paper
Mills in the United States, according
60 the decennial census, was, 4o6, the
amount Of capital employed S4,745,-
239; number of persons engaged in the
management of the various kinds Of pa
per, 4,726, and the value of The aggre-
gate product annually So, 3,o92.
The lorgest printing paper now made
by machinery is five feet, and the
length at the option ofthe maker. The
largest size handmade paper is 4 feet 7
inches by 2 feet "a inches.
The best writing paper used few
years ago in the United States was
imported from France and England,
but the most elegant varieties are now
manufactured in this country. Many
persons have adopted the fashion par
ticularly the elite of the Eastern cities,
OF having their crests and initials neatly
stamped on The corners of the quires!
The best kind of writing paper is al
ways made of linen. Other vegetable
substances have been tried as substi.
tutes, such as straw, vine tendrils, the
stalksoithc thistle and mullen, the barl
OF the birch, beech and willow. Straw
has been extensively used in the Uni
ted States TO produce coarse kind o
wrapping paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

SPERM Oh is selling at Nantucket q.
95 cents per gallon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

lJ-Whenover we feel like clothing gen.
erOus sentiment ln appropriate language, we
shall make The Green Bay Republican Our sub.
joe,-irs an excllen, paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18
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IMpROy EMENTS.

The improvements within our County were
never as visible; never as fiatiering as during
the presen, spring. This ismanifesied both
in the rapid increase Of our population and in
the thorough and much needed improvements
observable among the older inhabitants. Sub
s,antial barns are being built throughout the
settlements generally. an improvement as es'
senlial as any other to the real prosperity OF
the country, and without which agriculture is
little else than the pursuit of sloth and waste.
fulness. The covered wagon Of the emigrani,
a sight so pleasing and familiar to the pioneer
settler Of the West, may be daily seen wind
ing its ominous way, either to glad some
sparce settlement, or 10 be welcomed by those
fertile but unpeop.ed districts ~hch still a.
bound in and make upa large portion of cur
County. Many who aIe conversant with the
general attractions Of Wisconsin, the album
dant and superior agricultural advantages
which this section affords, and who have been
so long and so often surprised that it did not
oftener terminate the emigran,s journey, are
equally rejoiced at the promising prospect of
the present. IN every direction that we travel,
new improvements, new buildings, greet US.
Here new house and recent enclosure re-
leives the monotony of beautiful, flower
strown prairie; there location has been Sc
lected where the prairie terminates The angular
margin of grove. third. prefering secusion
from the winter winds 10 all the luxuries of a
prairie life in summer. has plunged into the
dense forest, in imitation of the pioneers Of
New York and New England. There are
num5erless situations Of either of the above
kind still vacant, each Offering inducements
which may find parallel, but which cannot
find precedence in any country or any lati-
tude.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

Gas. ]. PxrkRNoS. author Of the Battle
Field Of Brandywine," which appeared in the
May number Of Graham's Magazine, has been
charged with iilekiug the materials for the sand
article from something written upon the same
subject BY one Geo. LiPpard. 10 leuer 10
the Philadelphia Spin, OF the Tines, Mr.. Pc
icrson fully and triumphau.ly rslo,es the ac-
cnsa,ion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-18

A few days since oue hundred aGd seventy
1--WE Mo'n0ns, from England, arrived at 81.
Louis 10 a single day. They wore on their
wNy to NanYoo.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

EMIGRATIoN.-During the months of July and
August there arrived at the port of New York
$3.50 emigrants from Great Britain and Ireland.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

the sacred volume. Now, although this is not
my opinion, yet cheerfully accede to others
their right to differ from me, and do not think
that this difference of opinion shoald be made
to disturb the harmony of a school, for our Com
mon School System of education depends main
ly for success upon the united efforts ofthe peo.
PIE of the several districts-This opinion have
always fully expressed. II is now made ground
work Of a bitter accusation against me. 1t is
to be regretted that one who has, by his whole
lite and conversation, reverenccd the Holy
Scriptures, who in the good old way was at
school, advanced from Dworth's spelling book
to reading in the Testament, and then took rank
with the head class by reading in the Bible,
should be arraigned before the public, as an
enemy to, or showing any the remotest disres-
pect tor the sacred volume, because he respects
the opinions of those who believe thnt other
books should be used to teach children the art
OF reading.
| am yours, respectfully,
FRS. r. SKUNK"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
SHUGERT'S PATENT
WASHING MACHINE

VUNHlS Machine has now been tested by mora
j. than thirty families Ia this neighborhood, and
has given entire satisfaction. 1t is SO simple in its
construction, that II cannot get out Of order, u
contains no iron to rust, and springs rollers to
get out of repair. 1t will do twice as much wosh-
ing, with less than halt the wear and tear Of any Of
the late inventions, and what is of greater In pot.
tance costs but little over half as much as other
washing mcchines.
The subscriber has he exclusive right for Nor
thumberland Union, l. coming, Columhia, Lu-
zcrne and Cliaton counties. Price of single ma
chine So. II, b. MASSER.
The following certificate 10 from few of tluso
who have these machines in use.
We the subscribers, certify that we have nov
in use in our families, "Shugerts Patent Wash
ing Machine, and do not he state Swing that il l.
a most excellent invention. That, IN Washing
il will save more than one half the usual labor -
That it does not require more than third he
usual quantity Of soap and water and that there
is m rubbing, and cons,d ducnty little or no wear-
ing earing.-rhat it knocks off no buttons, snd
that the finest clohes such collars, laces tucks
frills, &c, may be washed in ve,y short time
without the least injury, aud in feet without ouy
J apparent wear and tear, whatever. We therefore
checrfuy recommend il tn our friends and g. the
public, as most useful and labor saving machine.
HARLES W. HIGGINS,
I A. JORDAN,
CHS WEAVER,
CHS PIE ASANTS,
GIDEON MARKLE,
| Hon. GEO. G.. WELKER,
BENZ. HENDRICKS,
GIDEON LElSENRlNG.
! N
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
Country Merchants.

VHllE Subscribers respectfully invite County
i Merchants who are about to purchase Fall
and Winter Supplies. to an cxamnarinn OF then
respective Stocks, believing that their several as
snrtments are as complete as have ever been oile
ed in the Philadelphia Market.
With stocks of Goods in their several Depart
ments of tie choicest kinds determination to
sell on terms VIII ch cannot tail 10 prove satisficto,
ry-and a disposition Ia please old and new custn.
mers, viii, W" hope, I've sufficient inIucement TO
purchasers 10 call at our respective rs ahshmenls
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
FRANCIS r. SKUNK,

Below we give the correspondence between
mocratic State Convention, and Francis r.
Skunk, informing him of his nomination by that
body. 1t is an interesting correspondence and
will be read with interest by every democrat in
the state.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 9, 1S44.
Francis r. Skunk Esg.-Sir: The under
signed were appointed committee under re-
solution of the Democratic Convention, conve-
ned at Harrisburg this day, to inform you of your
nomination as the Democratic candidate for the
office of Governor of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
In the discharge of this duty the committee
take great pleasure in communicating To you
the fact Of your nomination, and whilst they So
licit your acceptance of j. they beg leave TO
congratulate you upon the manner in which
your name has been placed before your Dem
ocratic fellow-ciizrns of Pcnna., it being by the
spontaneous and undivided vote of the whole
convention. a nomination unparalleled for IL
nanmty in any former Convention of the State.
We are with sentiments Of respect,
Yours, &c.
Joshua Y. Jones.
Alfcd Gilmore,
William Beatty,
y. Jones',
T. &. Creacrof.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
Orphans Court sale.

I n pursuance Of an order Of the Orphans Court
L of Nurthumhorland county, viii hc sold al pub
lie sale, on Saturday the 2lst day of September
next. on the premises, to wit: certain tract Of
land situate IN Augusta township, in said coun'y,
adjoining lands Of David Reescr, George Conrad,
and o'h.rs, containing twenty-eight acres more or
less, whercon is erected Two log houses, &c. late
the estate of John Neidig, snr., decd. Sale 10
commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ of said day, VIXEN
the terms Of sale will be made known hv
ADAM NEIDIG,
Sunbury, Aug 3lst, ls4i.-4t Adm'r.
EN9R.H FOR SALE The small farm,
N containing ahou: 100 acres, about mIles
above Nurthum eIand, adjoining lands of Jesse {.
Horton, John Leghou aud Others, vii be sold
ch, ap, if application l. made to ihc subscriber,
Sunhury, Aug 81. Ii. b. MASSER.
ENLAN SEED,-The highest price will be
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
FRS. r. SKUNK.
Messrs. Joshua Y. Jones, Alfred Gilmore,
William Beatty. s. Jones. and &. G. Creacraft

1t was Democratic Congress that passed the
Tariff act of 1916
twas Democratic Congress that passed the
Tariff Act of 1921.
ltwas Democratic Congress that passed the
Tariff Act of ls2s--against which Henry Clay
voted.
twas Democratic Congress that passed the
Tariff Act of 1882
twas by Democratic votes that the Tariff Act
of 1912 was passed,
II was a Democratic House of Representatives
that refused, in 1914, to disturb the present Ia
riff Act
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
FOR THE AMERICAN.
The Whig County Convention.

This imposing Body met at the Court House,
in this borough, on Monday last the 10th inst.
The proceedings were very harmonious and
passed off with great eclaf
On motion of David Taggart, Esq, JOHN
B. BOYD, Esq. was called to preside; and on
motion of the President, DAVID TAGcART, ESQ,
was appointed Secretary
On motion of David Taggart, Esq, it was u
unanimously
ResoiUed, That James Pollock, Esq be and is
hereby nominated as the Whig, Bank, Anti-Tex.
as candidate for Congress in the 18th district
Resoiped, That James Pollock is gentleman
Of distinguished ability, powerful on the stump,
and from the skilful manner in which he gets a
round the questions of charterng United States
Bank and raises the cry of Tariff! Tariff! we
have some faint hope of electing him.
Resoired That we refrain from nominating
Lot Bergstresser, as the Wing Bank candidate
for the Assembly, and permit him to run as a
volunteer candidate, for that is the only way we
can deceive the stubborn democrats, and get them
TO vote for him.
Reso,red, That we are in favor of Henry Clay,
because he is IN laNor OF Unlteu cIdtes Ddhh,
and that the currency can only be regulated by
such an institution.
Resolred, That every honest whis be request
ed TO shout Tariff Tariff Tariff! until the
Heavens ring, for it is the only plan by which
we can blind the Democrats as to the great OBJ
iect we have in view-viz United States Bank
RsSolred, MosT UNANIMOUSLY, that the speech
delivered by David Taggart, Esq, some time
since, in this place, was powerful effort worthy
of his virgin genius, and we deem it proper even
at this late period to acknowledge The essential
service it has done the cause of Bank Whiggery.
Cy- The meeting apologies to its Wing bre-
thren for the fact that the names of but TWO
delegates appear in these proceedings, nasmuch
as they were the only two in attendance