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Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

THE PoTAToE RoT.-The Eastern papers
are filled with accounts Of the destruction Of
this Important staple as well as general article
OF consumption, 10 an alarming extent. In
many places in Western New Yook, the pota-
loo crop 10 said 10 be So much injured, as not
to pay the cost Of harvesting. The disease
prevailed TO some extent last year, but not as
general. They are dug in the morning, and
as they dry they begin 10 rot, and belore night.
they are perfectly soft and yalueless. Many
efforts have been made by scientific men, to
aaceriain the cause, but all have proved ref-
fectua. The general opinion is, that it is
caused by an insect. The loss las, year was
thought 10 be abou, TWO hundred thousand dol
lars, but from present appearances, that Of
This year will be more Than double ihe amount.
We nope al any rate, that this epidemic will
not reach this country, for our county can beat
the world 10 raising potatoes, mol only in quail
ity bu! 10 quantity.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

A WAR EXPECTED. AT Rio de
Janeiro on the 9th instant, there was
report, generally credited, thai Bra
I'll was about to declare war against
Buenos AyreS.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

IRoNY.-A foreign correspondent Of
the New York Post says the Queen o.
England has returned to her active and
business habits. The four children
are thriving.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

GUANo.-It is said that a thouslnl
vessels have sailed from the various
ports in Great Britain, for this yaiul-
bic manure lb.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

PLEASANT TRAvELLING.-A ira'-
eller recently from Buffalo, says 'h''
the hickory poles raised by the Deho-
Gratis are so thick as to afford an agree
able shade along the whole line o. u1'
Il
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

TPW'e learn thai the President has
appointed Andrew jackson Doaelsone
Of Tennessee. to be Charge a a HAIRS,
of the United States to Texas TO sue
ceed Mr. Howard deceased. i Nat.
Incl.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

OPThe .HadiSonian of the 10Th
announces that the Committee of the
Franklin Institute have made a report
on the calamity on board the Prince
ton. which entirely exonorates the Oh
ficers of that vessel from all blame.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

THE Two CANDIDATFs.-Siia'
Wright was, in his youth, plain tar
mer's boy, and Willard Fillemore
spent his minority as an apprentice IN
a woollen factory.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

~ We are informed that the lrac, Of land
ofIo0o acres, embracing The Sinsnowa Mound,
in this County. has lately been purchased offs
former proprietor, Gen. Jones, by the Catho-
lie Bishop of this diocess, for the purpose OF
establishing College and other Improvements
for the benefit of that Church. The site at the
mound is beautiful by nature, and ii has now
fallen into the right hands to be impEoved-lhe
operation has already commenced.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

The cotton crop in western Louls'-
ana has been reduced, by two month,
drought. from six 10 seven hundred
pounds per acre.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

THE VILLAIN CAU6Hr AT LAST, has
often been asked. " Who struck Bill Pat,er-
sou - The as, Saturday Pcs, declares pos.
uive'y, tina, Alderman ReiGeld. of Phaad'a
committed a man few DAYS since, fo- beat,
Ing, brl;sias and otherwise maiuea,ias that
uoioEiSos individual, BIZ Paterson; So ihat
Gaesncn is seIIlej.-Ne are ye, in tie dllk
a % BE qaesiicn Wbo Is Seslshe.a -
Car the Post sn'jsa,en u uToa L.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

JI- The Wall Stree; ~. - Reporter,
asks The " Miamiau," paper published in
Indiana, to wake up The people oPon The sub
lect Of The reduction e. poslage,-and says.
that tho only way 10 enable the Pos. Office De-
partner, 10 extend mail facilities TO the Far
West, is to Increase tho revenue, by reduc.
ton Of the proscn, rates Of postage 70 Eve cents
five huudiel miles and under. and ten cents all
over on single lo'crs-circuars, catalogues
aDd pTospectuses, q; ore dollar per hpnred, if
post paid; Il not. r~o cents each.
very modest call IRE e the Reporter,
truly, to single on, one Journal from among
1886 in the United States, 10 call the attention
OF 25,O00o00 people to . subject Of SO great
importance as lhe N, ifcaiion Of our existing
pos. olIicGIaws. Way net calst the whole
preS4 end people ! fJrtho preas every Were is
ia favor o. the policy, judging f'om the avidily
wlh which esery-ihius 'ha, argues in lis favor
is caughlu up and PUBLISHED, so are The PEG
PIE, especially in The west.
Its f.ct admitted, that The good Of the
people demands the modification Of orr post
office laws. aad, while changes are continual
ly taxing place in Tive other departments of
State, adapting them to The circumstances OF
the tines. the odious systeln Of excessive post
AGE, has been continued with lille Or no modl-
litanon.
Why has Dot something been done B.! Some
aciila had upon rhis subject The only legiti.
maze rcmady, is in legislation by tho Congres
o. the United States; yet, the people oTe the
rllors il dis matter, and can soon effect any
desirable change Let them act, and when
their Representatives in Congress are loudly
and unequiyoca!y called upon by them for a
reduction Of .be present rates of postage, II
viii be effected, aud probably. not before So
when the people aod The press ACT in regard
10 this matter, and act together, lis done.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12
VWI % 7, NVTNN'
JAMES NJ. GG3DHUE.

L ia probably very well known to most
of cor readers especially those 10 lilo inue.
date vicinity Of lancaster, that Mr.. Goodhoe
has been employed by the publisher Of This
paper 10 contribute weekly 10 It's columns
(or the last three mau'hs, although no PuJIic
announcement has hitherto been made Of The
fact. Il will bo seen by the above thai Nh.
&. is no longer in any manner connected with
The editorial department, = his Time is ueces-
sariIy ',ken ~ by business IN his profession,
the law.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

FROM CU3A--T'he snip Norma,
Capt. Barton from Havana, Sept. l,
reports every thing quiet on the Is
land. and health unusually good for
the season.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

TINS PRAIRIE FARMER Tho October mum
Der Of this interesting and valuable Farmers
paper, has come TO hand filled as usual, with
grea, variety Of useful Information to the
cultiyators of The soil The Frmer is pub
lshed monthly by J. S. & J. A. Wright, al
Chicago, H., and furnished TO subscribers al
tho very low price Of 81, per annnm.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

PRrsrDENTiAL ELrcTIoN.-We present be-
low table, exhibiting The time when the
Presidential election will be held in the sever
II St-tas i,r,pr tho Drnsant vear
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

SAVING SEED toRN.-No frmor
should neglect 70 sei-ct Lis oarlics, ear
for SEED.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

STARTED AGAIN.-1he Green Bay Rpub.
bean, which was srspncded few weeks since,
mas appeared once more, and we are glad to
see that it is to be continued hereafter, regular
ly, permanent arrangements having been made
10 tina, effect. Success to you Mr.. Republican,
we voriIy believe you worthy Of good support.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

LATER rRoN VERA CRuz.--By the
arrival Of the bark Ann Louis, Capt.
Morschalk, from Vera Cruz in 90 days,
reports the times al Vera Cruz IS eN-
iremeiy dull. The Mexicans were re
cruiling their 20 ces 10 90 against Tex
as, Mr. D;mcaI, lac Consul, came
Passenger.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

PoRr-Au.PLArrE.--rhe DANISH
brig Clara, Uuuhem, from Por;-au-
P.gtc, sept l, brings nothing OF I'M
poT.ance. Every thing IS peaceful,
aud the Island very healthy.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12
IMPORTANT FROM NAUvoO!!

GOV. FORD AND THE SMITH MURDERERs.
The following highly important news from
Nauvoo, the sea; Of Mormon troubles, we
clip from the Saint Louis Weekly Gazette of
the l7lh ult
1t is satisfactorily asceriained that Cover
nor Ford, with large cumbersome say
250O-of the Malta of Morgan, Sangamo aid
McDonough counties has marched TO Nauvoo,
at which place he is now probably encamped
lt-was doubtless through his influence. and as
part Of lis scheme. the warrant for the ar
rest of Sharp, the editor Of the Warsaw Sig
nal, and Col williams was issued, the service
nal Of the the Goth ult., by its most estimQb!e
editor
! just as our paper was going 10 press this
morning, man came into our office, and said
/ he had writ for me-"
Well sir let me see it. He produced the
paper which proved to be warrant for the
murder Of Joe and Hyrum Smyih, issued by
Aaron Johnson Justice Of the Peace in Nau.
VOC, After reading it, told Mr.. Officer, that
if my friends said go, would go-if not, |
would stand last-l went out aud conversed
with The citizens, and unanimously they said
don't gon | then told the officer that he
could return, and report progress, bat could
not 90 with him, for | mad no security for my
safety, and moreover, | was not TO be singled
out the sole object of Mormon vengeance"
Now, gentle reader, did not help 10 kill
Joe Smith, for | did not go to the Jail with
those who did Kill him. If my influence
helped to produce the state of feeling tha; re-
suited IN his death, why am in common with
hundred others, guilty, not OF murder bat of
an extra judicial execution. have the most
salts factory proof, that joe Saith threatened
my life aud sought 10 take il ! If, therefore,
| had killed him, | should only have acted in
self defence"
The writ only iacluded Col. Williams
and myself-ihus It will appear that II is not
the guilty, but those most obnoxious to the
! Latter Day Saints. who are to be selected
as victims. The officer who is deputy Sher-
if says that his orders are TO arrest AND retuga
the prisoners TO the Sheriff in Carthage, from
thence. suppose We were to be taken to Nau-
VOC. Bat will not go 70 Nauvoo, unless my
fellow citizens say So"
IL did not resis! the officer, bat ny fellow
citizens advised Inc not 10 90, aud the officer
did not call on Any of the citizens to aid HIN
in taking me After told him would nor
go, he troubled mo no further"
Fellow citizens, shall we submit; :"
TuO'S. q. SHARP.
This card requires no coInment.-Subse-
quent 10 is issuance. at about 3 o'clock p. II
the same day, it seems that Sharp was in ful!
fight for Iowa across the Mississippi. move
nent which will. doubtless, 90 far to establish
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12
9sSkkze a

BY the Stage driver from Prairie du Chi.
last evening wewere informed. that an eyn,...
mad Jost arrived at that place from Fort Soe
ling, with news of the murder. by bano !,
Soosa'ong Indians, of ten of the detaebms,,
of Draggoons lately sent out from Fort AMI.
son, for the purpose Of fereliag out the No,
petra,ors of the late murders in that oua,,.,
The Soosatongs are small band of ou,c,.,.
that formerly belonged to the Sioux, lha, II,
by robbery and murder; and are dreaded bv IL
the other tribes in tha, quarter.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12
ELECTION RETURNS.

RACINE CoUNTY.-The election in this coun-
ty has resulted in the success of the entire
democratic ticket. The leas majority, l29;
and some of the candidates have a majority of
about 800. Members of The Legislature cleo
ted: For Council, Marshall NJ. Strong, Mi.
chael Frank. Representatives, r G. North
way, O. Sheldon.
DoDGE County The democrats h,e cleo
ted all the county officers except Register Of
Deeds, by majorlies ranging from 5 to 80 =
Dodge belongs 10 the Dane Legislative dis
iriCt.
Rock CouNry.-'rhe wing ticket for coun-
~ officers is elected by about IS Minority
This county, wl,h Walworlh. constitute a Lee
gislative district, which send four members.
i'he probability is that the whole delegation
will be whig, as the democratic majority il
Walworh is about 75-!eaving whig major.
iy in the district of about 10. The official
canvass may show different result.
WALwoRrH CouNNY The democratic.
county ticket is elected by handsome major.
ity.
Brown CouNrY.-Report says, that Dl.
Darling and the whole democratic legislative
iicSeIare elected.
CRAWFORD CouNTv.-Ths returns from
some Of the upper precincts reduce Fishers
majority from IS, to IL, over Cady, fos the
House. We shall publish the otEicial returns
as soon as they come in.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

CoMING OrT.-The last Ni!toaukie C0"rier
made It's appearance in an entire new dIess OF
Brewer type. This speaks well for its enter
prisng proprietor, Mr.. Brown, and lis support
ers, the Democrats OF Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

LATEST FROM TExAs.-Our latest adyces
from Texas, confirm the report that President
Hous,on has arrived at the scene of the recent
disorders in Eastern Texas. He had called
out the militia of Sabine and 81. Augustine
Counties, and had succeeded in capturing the
ring-leader of the regulators, no was imne-
dia'ely pu, On trial, on several indictments for
treason and murder. lta!so states lha, pitch
ed battle had taken place, between the two
factions, and abou, sixty or eighty persons
are sad to have been killed.-The state OF 50.
cis,y on the frontier was completely disorgao.
iyed. owing to the turbulence and violence
q The lawl,ss gangs .ha' iafest the country.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12

STATE GuvgRNMENr.-'fhe returns received
on the question Of State Government, show .
decided majority against II. Milwaukee Co.
gave majority aFainst i, Of about 1900; Ra-
cine, Rock, Walwor,h. Iowa aad Grant. have
also given significant majorires The same way.
This is Us it should be. This question settled,
we hope the people aud their Representatives
will make, during the coming session Of the
Legislature, unrel effort towards the cree
ton Of PeuilenIafy. 1t is high time some
decided action ahon!l he had in relatonto this
subject, aud we hope the people will demand,
By pc ition, the passage Of 4 memorial TO Con-
gross for an appropriation sufficient for its
mmelta'e construction.
To ruc RraptEs oy ruS HEHALp.-My
EDITORIAL connection VIVA ibis paper, Ieuni
mated with tae last number.
Respectfully,
Your ob't scrvt.
JAMES NJ. CG30HUE.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-10-12
Fellow citizens, shall we submit; :"
TuO'S. e. SHARP.

This card requires no comment.-Subse-
quent 10 is issuance, at about o'clock p NJ.
the same day, it seems that Sharp was III full!
fight for Iowa. across the Mississippi move.
ment which will, doubtless, 90 far TO establish
his innocence of tic crime laid to his charge I!
The rumor was, when the steamer Osprey"
left. that Gov. Ford had ordered 300 mounted
men TO proceed a, once TO Warsaw, TO sustain
the Law of the Land" This rumor we trust
is correct
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05

Lords Day Coarsniion.--A Convention If Dele.
galss from several States. principally 6om the North
assembled in Baltimore. "Wednesday Ex.pnsi,ent
Adams was appointed President aud made brei aud
ierseni speech 10 The Convenlion espousns warmly the
cause it had assembled Ia advance.
number OF n'solosss we're adopted urging the pro-
rfeiy and duty OF The observance vt the Lord's Dav,
through social. ,isi and religious INSTITUTIONS An
ANIMATED dthse sprung npon The % whether the
trrn "Lotd's day" VI Sabbath day should be en-
payed. The fonner prevailed.
Thursday, the Convent had morning, ailernoon.
and night session. aud adj urned at late hour mum,
lmt Of resolutions were adopted urging the observance OF
Sabbath 10 all The clsnns oil l and especially by the
Nalsusl Legislature. by the National Legislators, by
ihe Gsrcfnn nj Uii ers. aud IN the Army. Navy, Be-
also BY Rail Rad Companies, recommending that the
Raj R'ad trains 10 the Sabbath they con.
denim all se that day. aud especially in arden, spir
is 40 Address 10 The People oi the United States on
the suhj,cl was adopted
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05
IbIT0Rs CoRRNsPoNDENcE.

RirHaoap. DE ID, ISL.
The Legislature was 4. morning at - a'elck called
ordef by Cod Payne. ii fluvanna. The senior member
II tho lause--ds being his ihny 1urth year Of
sices in The Legislature. Qhough mi continuously
G,orge W. Manf,rd, Eq. CLle0 Vas fe-eleeted
Clerk by unanimous yole, and Valentine w. Stutti-
all If Abemare. twhig) elected Speaker, by vote
nearly unanimous three votes only having been gwen
to olbet individuals There hal been fnmor pfesa-
lent that the l.1cps, oo weak one o their own
number. contemplated nominating Samuel Waits, EsI.
one Of the members from Norfolk opunty, IN opposition
Ia Mr. Souibal but, If thefe any foundation Tor this
rnmof the design MAS frustrated by the determination OF
Mr. Mails, permit his name 10 Ice used lof that
purpose
Denied MAID re- elected Setgeant at Arms, and
Thomas Bradley aid VILLAIN Chamber ,D"nhoepers-
all without opposition.
The Governor. M,ssage WAS lheo read copy Of
which send YIN in advance OF the NAL. From the
reading Of il by the Clerk am ui eaursc mt now pre-
pared 10 submit any comments upon II. MOI do kun"
thai upon pcrusal II II shall deem necessary. The
Message optas With coogmulaliuLs npon the improved
financial aoltpn VI the stae--ihe Temporary debt''
Of $500 900, contracted with the Banks in si2 having
been paid oil aud surplus Of about 100000 it is sap
posed will remain IN the treasury after Getting all the
engago mtuts Of the State The Governor urges imae
ta'o and ,rp.e'ic lreeccuon Of an expressive sys.
TEN Of internal imploremeltS and whatever may be
the response which The Legislature shall give 10 this
accommodating t.fe III be no difference Of opinion
as TO the rhetorical elegance u his portion o Gov Nc
Dowtls NJ sage. IL reference 10 the james River
end kanaW TIA lur The Govtruor recommends. thai the
Saic leaving lle Company in entire possession Of hal
p,fi,pn ol lhc work already completed. shall release II
oil, obligation IL prosecute The improvement artler,
aud shll complete II on state accomt.
The only alluslan 10 Federal Politics IA The Message
Is lflrf eulnucl uu certain resolutions transmitted from
hr Legislatures Conntcllc aud Massachusetts al
irmlng thu nnconslitntilnaliiy Of the annexation OF
Texas and its tendency to lead 10 dissolution Of The
Union.
Contrary 10 expectation, the Governor says nothing IN
reference Ia State Convention
The Senate organized by the rc election Of DR..
Edward T. Scolt. Of Gl,,nsvle. Speaker: Addison
iIansfotd, Clerk; L. w Allen. Sergeant at Arms, and
aud Messrs. Nelson aud Martin as Doorkeepefs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05
LOUISIANA.

The New Orleans Dee gives the ofi,ial re'arns IRON
all the parishes in Louisiana. Mr., Polk's majority
oe4 II had not been for the frauds ia PIaqaemInes
and Polk had obtained there the same majority whc"
Mr. Van Buren, did in asf0 2lO instead of 800 as 'ne
tra,s'ncat voIesgrs him, Mr.. Clay wouad have ,"'
State by 1G votes. II is not known whether The rA'
quemlne votes will be cou:ed
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05
NEW YORK.

The official returns show that Polk received 80 'o'
vo'es and MIR. Clay 232 so votes. Dirney, l5,si2-
Folks majority over Clay sos. and wants 1865.
having plurality Of the votes given. Silas wig"
beats Nlalard Fillmore for Governor 10000. Nh@'
numbcr of votes yohed for electors 4S5,S0S
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05

The Charleston Mercury. The special supporter Of
Mr.. Polk and ir. Calhoun calls MI Benton The pur
tlnd efiRagen OF Missouri, Who has iractnized iih
The old scod OF Brain,ree"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05

II ~ stated thai IN he Church Of Il nme throughout
The word, hrFe arr nnw II sfehbishors 5Sq bishops
n Wears al"solical,s projects and 2O0,000U00 mem.
hers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The following are the official returns Of the 'o.'
this State. For Polk &c 9i2 for Clay II 565 asa '''
lroa 4,I37. Mr.. Folks mairriry over Gay ""'
o,3l9. and oyef both SLIP
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-05

Sy0n Sacks Liverpool foe SALT in pri.as order
<OO 4c bhis. American Salt,
just received and Tor sale hy
Mcdaniel s. McCOGKLE.
NOV. IL uif