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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-05-16
4 View OF The Rcsurt i'm Virginia.

/ am compelled frm a sense Of DUTY Finding no Democrat
m he city # New York 10 &c form The task) 60 make THE
pubic acquainted with the recent election ff NE House q
lelt gates iu Virginia. The Mhigs. As usual. are making a
great Glamour # the astounding aud Overwhelming victory "
they have obtained over the Democracy q he ud Domniun.
Ard pay, SIT. What j. that victory and What does az prove
upon the popular vote in November isf. The Nhigs have
secured Tie House Of DELEGATES by ~ OF y maJlniy-about
neutl alzng the Dsmocntnc majority IN the Senate and IN
CLEANING TIA. advantage they have sgnandeTcd all their
available capital of voting upon landed estate ~ The closely
ccnie> 81 counties. many Of them sX or eight times for
separate members II the House Of Delegates. The populeus
towns a. Richmond. Petersburg. " ~nche>fcF, lynchburg.
wheeling sc, have doubtless contubuic cd upwards Of l0C0
eNtta voies, lot one II which can be given IN November,
and with an This advantage tie Wings have elected 10
m h 1IS 2 4 urssef ae,.s~ - to 80.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-05-16
Virginia Elections.

We have not yet tho fuH retuTns complete; but as near as
we can make 1t, Il viii he a majority Of two on JOINT ballot,
should me instructed Wing vote according 70 his pledges
Otherwise there will be a tc. The full returns may alter
the appearance Of things. The following communication 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. D, 1874.
PROSE ECTUS
OF THE SECOND VOLUME
nP THE
GRANT COUNTY HERALD.

The frs, number will be issued by Tho slbscri.
bers on Saturday the 9Th OF March, 1874.
The Herald viii be devoted Principally TO local
inteiligeuce--to statistical information respecting
tho Mining District--to Agriculture and Mining
Education and Morals. 1t will be friendlyt to The
immediate organization OF w isconsin into State
Goyemment--wll advocate the abandonment Of
the Leasing Systematic improvement Of the nav
igation at Polos--the construction ola Rail Road
from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan, and any
other scheme of Internal Improvement, which will
not jecpardzc the interests or hazard the credit Of
tho community.
/, is believed that a paper, permanently estab-
lishcd--obeying no influences but those which re-
suit from critical examination and thorough
knowledge Of every subject upon which it shall
treat, independent Of men and parties, having no
political agors 10 ask and sectional interests 10
favor, will meet with generous support.
At the end of three months, the Herald
will receive material addition 10 its present size
and be otherwise materially improved. twill be
issued every Saturday, in time for the Mails of
that day, and sent to subscribers at $500 year,
in advance.
WILTSE & SPALDING.
Iaucaster March e. 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

sONGADY I'uoass M0osE.


Hsrs we have beautiful song from t'e 80, ,ss
silent muse OF Moore, cribbed, as "o Ie'in
New Mirror OF las, week from iofo'sA
Loso wear, have passed, old friend since We
FRS. me, 10 LIES young day;
And friends long loved by thee and me-
Since then have dropped away;
Bu, enough remains 10 cheer US on'
And swee,en, when thus were met.
The glass we fill 10 the many gone.
And The few who're lief! Us yet.
Our locks, old friend. now ,hinly grow.
And some hang white and chill;
While some, like fow'rs mid autumn's snow
Retain youths color still.
And SO, in our hearts, though one By one,
Youths sunny hopes have set.
Thank heaven, no. all their light is gone.
We've some TO cheer usye,.
Then here's to the, old friend, and long
May thou and thus meet,
To brighten still with wine and song
This shor, life ere it feet.
And still as death comes stealing 90,
Let's never, old friend, forget,
Ev'n while we sigh Ger blessings gone.
How mapy are left us yet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09


The London correspondent oil the
New York Post writes under date OF
the l2th Of January:
The Emperor of Russia has issued
his "imperial ukase" respecting the
poor Jews. Thousands OF families are
affected by Il. They receive passports
telling them where they have to reside
in future, and are expected TO dispose
of their property in a few days.
Think Of Thousands thus being turned
out Of house and home, and 10 the Md
die Of Russian winter, merely because
it is the "will Of the Emperor" a
blessed country is that same Russia.
The Emperor has lately been presiding
q, the EMANCIPATION" Of a monument
erected by his order at Kowns, TO com
memorate the result of the French IN
vasion OF 1919. The inscription is
brief and cpigrammatic: God is a
gainst the aggressor! In 1919, seven
Hundred thousand hostile troops enter
ed Russia; Of this number only seven
~ thousand marched back"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
PThe Mexican Diaro del Gobier

NThe Mexican Diaro del Gobier.
MO, of the 21st ult. has an article Of
some length on the subject of the an
nexation of Texas to the United States.
Among other things it says:
"The usurpation Of Texas (for its
annexation to the U. States can be call.
ed by no other name) would be an open
declaration Of ,car against Merico,
by the United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

SIERRA LEoNE.-By the British
brig Wasp, so days from Sierra Leone,
we learn that three weeks previous TO
her sailing H. B. NJ. brig of War
Rapid had captured Brazilian SLAYER,
having on board ESQ slaves were i'm
mediately freed, the vessel condemned,
the British Government allowing each
Of the crew but shilling per day TO
subsist on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

PRESCRIPTION. The Speaker ofthe
House of Representatives at Washing
ton has declined to grant Rev. Joshua
Leavitt, Of the Boston Emancipator, a
seat on the floor Of the House, with the
other Reporters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The information contained in the follow
ing, will be interesting to many four read.
ers.
GAZETTEER OF WISCONSIN, P. Boil.
yer MacCabe respectfully begs leave TO in.
form the 5000 citizens who have subscribed
for his Gazetteer of Wisconsin, that the work
will be printed at Southport, and ready for de-
livery early in May next; and that he is in no
way connected with the publication Of a work
now in press at Milwaukee. s,yl led "A Histori.
cal and Typographical description Of Wiscon'
SIM"
lJ-Every editor in Wisconsin, who has
witnessed his interchangeable labors in collect
ing materials for his Gazetteer. will publish
the above.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

OA Washington letter-writer
says that over 100000 speeches have
been folded in the document room of
the Capitol, during the month Of Janua-
ry, being mostly 6uncom6e produc-
tons Of the Members!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

ARRIVAL OF Tue BRITISH MINIS
TERI. Is. NJ. sloop-of-war Vestal,
Of 90 guns, Capt. Chss. Talbot, from
Portsmouth, 10th JAM, having on board
the Right Hon. Richard Packenham,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plcnipotentiary to the United States,
from her Britannia Majesty Queen
Victoria. arrived at New York on Mon
dav. She is at anchor of the Bar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday. Feb. I.
A memorial was received from some
Oregon emigrants complaining Of being
forced from their lands by the Hudson's
Bay Company.
JOHN BRowN FRANCIS, Senator from
R. I. appeared in his seat and was quail
fed. The discussion of Mr.. McDuffie's
Tariff Bill occupied the rest Of the
day.
FRIDAY, February. 8.
In SENATE, Mr. STURGEON pre-
sented petitions in favor Of a ship canal
around the falls OF ST. Mary's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

THE Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT a.
Washington has ordered suits against
all letter carriers from New York and
elsewhere, and for every letter carried.
The opposition line intend to contes!
the constltutionality ofthe Post Office
laws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Coal Satistics.-The estimated
home and foreign consumption Of Brit.
ish coal in ls4l, was 2S,49s,l9 tons.
The estimated consumption in the city
Of London, in 1912, was 100000
tons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The New York True Sun says po-
tatoes are coming Tito this country by
almost every European packet. The
Emerald from Havre had $50 baskets,
and the Tennessee from Rotterdam
has 80 tons of the article.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

VoTEs IN THE SENATE--The Ma
tional IntelIigencer says-The injunc-
ton of secrecy having been yesterday
removed from the votes recently taken
in the Senate, in Executive session, on
several no limitations for office, we lay
them before our readers, as follows:
On the nomination of Mr.. Henshaw-
Yeas S, nays IA On the nomination of
Mr.. Spenccr-Yeas 81, nays &c. On
the nomination Of Mr.. Porter-Yeas 8,
nays 3S. On the nomination Of Mr.
Wise-Yeas 80, nays 10 On the
nomination of Mr.. Prollit-Yeas s,
nays 80. On the nomination Of Mr..
Isaac Hi!l-Yeas IL, NAYS 25.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The Texan Legislature has passed a
resolution providing for the "annexa-
lion," on condition that the United
States assumes the debt of Texas. The
United States cannot long hesitate to
accept so liberal an offer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
las. Green Bay Republican has the follow.

las, Green Bay Republican has the follow.
ing:
THs PRospEcT!-The U. S. Senate have
spent considerable time in considering and
perfectng the bill. making an appropriation
OF 5000, 900 in land FOR the improvement and
connection Of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers,
and on the oath ult., all objections being ap.
parenlly removed, and a motion for its third
reading. i, was. al the suggestion of the Hon.
n. p. TALLMADGs, Of N. Y. the father of the
bill, postponed until the 29th ui.. in order
thai certain information in regard TO the lands
10 be appropriated might be obtained from the
General Land Office. The objec. OF this en-.
qnry. as we understand it, is 10 ascertain
whether or not HE greater portion OF the land
lyi;g on Fox River, has no, been entered or
purchased a statement having been
made in Washington-in order that such a.
mendmen,s might be made 10 the bill as would
be proper, il such were ascertalned 10 be the
case. o. this point, however; no fears need
be entertained. There is an almost illimita-
bic amount Of land and splendid land too
on The Wolf river tributary Of the Fox. which
is not sold, and which nigh. be granted if
needed.
One word 10 our friends-to the friends Of
the grea, and grand enterprise. The Senate
will pass the bill by an overwhelming MAORI.
~: Of this we are well satisfied: and the
House. seeing the unanimi,y of sentiment 10
The Senate on this all important bill to the
North West, will. we think, without much
hesitation, grant the appropriation.
We cannot refrain from expressing our
warm appreciation Of the course Of the disiin.
gnished Senator from New York. Mr.. Tall.
fnadge, in behalf OF this and other measures
designed to promote the interests Of the peo'
pie of the North West, His uniiri ng efforts
will be crowned with success; and he,wil have
the proud satisfaction of knowing that he has
won the affections of the PEOPLE, more than
which he does not ask.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

SANTA FE.-In relation to recent
meeting ofthc troops in that place. a
letter published in the Boonville OBJ
server, states that:
On November s,h the Dragons at
Santa Fe were ordered 10 march TO
Chihuahua, which they refused to do
until their wages should be paid. The
amount Of their wages had been placed
in the hands Of the officers, to be paid
over TO the soldiers, but the officers
had refused to pay il over, The sol
diers threatened that unless their wa
ges should be paid, they would break
open every store in the place. The
cannon were then brought out, and an
attempt made to force them into meas
ures; whcreupon fight ensued, IN
which several persons lost their lives
The soldiers became incensed at the
traders, and sworc vengeance against
them. The traders became alarmed
and armed themselves for defence IN
case Of an attack.
Tho matter was settled, however,
withou, any farther violence, and the
soldiers went or singing and shouting,
bu, fears were entertained that they
would again return and commit some
depredations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Several packet ships have arrived
since our last, bringing Liverpool "a.
Ipers upto the 10th January, fron
which we Gull the most inierest;na
items.
The most important piece of new.
is the semi-official announcemen,
by the London Morning Herald, tba,
Mr.. Packenham is coming out with
full instructions to settle the Oregon
question. Here it is:
The OREGON TERRIToRY.-M,
Packenham, the newly appointed Brit.
ish Envoy to the United States, carrie,
out with him, it is confdentially sta.
ted, full Instructions to negotiate SET.
Element of the Oregon territory dis.
pute.-Morning Herald.
Mr.. Rockingham may be expected
here or at Chesapeake everv day, hay-
ing sailed from Portsmouth on the
10th ult.. the same day the Europe
sailed from England.
ATLANTIC STEAM NAvIGATioS.-
The mammoth steam ship Great Brit.
ain, is at length definitely appointed
TO proceed on her first voyage, from
England TO New York, on the 25th Of
May next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
A Toxry or CIVILIZATION A

A TOKEN OF CIVILIZATION. "A
writer in one of the English papers,
arguing against the often asserted no.
ton that the British sway in India has
been beneficial 10 the conquered peo-
pie, quantity but forcibly declares that,
should tho conquerors now abandon
tho country, the only memorials OF
their presence they would leave would
be the numerous empty bottles scat
terd over The empire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

WEATHER AT MlLwAuKIE.-The average
temperature Of the weather a, Milwaukee, for
seven successive weeks, commencing on the
third Of January and ending on The 2ls, Of Feb
ruary. was "a degrees above zero. This we
learn from the meteorological table of the last
Milwaukee Democrat. The weather here has
been equally remarkable for its mlduess, Of
fering striking and singular contrast, TO the
intense cold realized in several of The Atlantic
States. during the same period and even Of
this region last winter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The u s, Nrigate Constitution,
(Old Ironsdes,) now fitting for sea at
Norfolk, is to be commanded by Capt.
John Percival, and her destination is
said to be the Coast Of Africa, the Eas,
Indies and China.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09
AvoruER REVOLUTIONARY VETER-

ANOTHER REvoLUTIoNARY VETER-
AN GoNE!-Died, in this town, on
Sunday the 4th inst. Adonijah Fenton,
aged SO, formerly from Oneida Coun-
ty.
The deceased was the last survivor
OF a small band Of eight patriots, who
during our revolutionary struggle, at
tackled and captured British Armed
Schooner in the Hudson near Fishk'il.
The schr. was manned with a crew oil
sixteen men, and had on board large
quantity OF guns and military stores,
vet this small but intrepid band sue
ceeded by stratagem and force IN Sc
curing her lie has at length been
gathered TO his fathers like a shock oil
corn fully ripe .-Maysville Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The Free Church Of Scotland-
One hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars have been raised in England
in aid of the Free Church Of Scotland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Boston Custom HouSe.-A memoir
Assigned by more than five hundred of
the most distinguished mercantile firms
and active business men Of Boston,
with Co.. Perkins at their head, has
been sent to President Tyler, for the
re-appointnent of Gov. Lincoln as the
Collector Of that port.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

We gather the following facts ia regard TO
the circulation of The Wisconsin Mcrine and
Fire insurance Company, from the Milwaukee
Courier. The amount Of circulation al prees-
en-, is less than $4,000. The average circu-
laion since the institution wen, into operation
has been abou, 500. 900. The highest amount
i, has ever reached was sl0i,533.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Chaplain's UnVorm.-Chaplains
shall wear a black coat, with black vel
vet collar, and the Navy buttons now
in use. They need not. however,
provide themselves with new coats
untilthose they now have, are worn out.
While performing religious services
on the Sabbath. or on other occasions
ON board vessels of war, or at Yards
and Shore Stations, they shall wear
the black silk gown usually worn BY
clergymen."
Navy Department, Jan. 90, ls44.
Women were first introduced on the
It.li-n stage ahnnt S6n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Hon. HENRY JOHNSON has been elected by
The Legislature OF Louisiana to 'he a. s. SEN
ate, in place ofHcn. Alexander Porter, deceas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

WAKING uP.-The las, Madison City En-
press contains an unusual quantity Of editorial
matter, all bearing. strongly, the impress of
scholarship. ,alen, and experience.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

PLANK RoADs.-A bill has passed the
House of Representatives Of Michigan. and
will probably become law. Incorporating 4
Company to build a plank road from Detroit,
10 Birmingham, Michigan. For the manne,
OF constructing this description of road. as well
as for their cost, utility &C., we are principal
ly Indebted to experiments recently had in
Canada. They are built in style exceeding
ly simple: Pine or hemlock plank. Ia feet long
and inches in diameter, are spiked to ougitu-
dinal sillsor slrngers six by eigh! inches, ard
which are placed SO as to be directly under
the carriage wheels. These sills are firmly
fixed and sunk into the road.bed which is lev
eled off without reference 10 any stated or uni.
form grade. Their cos, ia usually $4,000 per
mile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

II is said that The Committee on Commerce
in the House at Washington have determined
on reporting Bill for the improvement of
Western rivers. 100000 is The sum con-
templated for this purpose. to be expended as
follows: $500. 900 on the Ohio. $50, 900 up
on the Mississippi and $4,000 upon the
Harbor q, St. Louis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

ffiendl, TO policy which first levies heavy
draft upon them for citizens and mex, for mon.
ey to constrac, harbors and improve rivers for
the benefit of ,hose citizens. We would no,
be understood, b. ibis, to complain of the pat
ronage extended TO rs, for. in view Of all The
circumstances attending our undertaking i! has
been marked by decided lioeraiiy. Had
we me, The same friendly hand in every par, Of
the County tina, has been extended 10 Us from a
neighboring village, we nigh, now have been
publishing paper somewhat Doren keeping
with the interests OF this part Of The Territory.
AIoa,;,. Ii;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

JSo BRowN FRANCis has been elected TO
L. s. Senate, by the General Assembly of
Rhode Island. in place Of Mr.. SPrague, who
resigned that place in consequence Of the
murder Of his brother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

THE NAvY-The following isl
copy of ga regulation" which has jus.
been issued.
Undress Uniorm.-All commits.
stoned officers Of the Navy, may wear
double breasted blue frock coat, with
rolling collar, nine buttons on each
side, and the usual number of buttons
on the cuffs and folda, and shoulder
straps, according TO their respective
grades.
Mississippi.-The House Of Repre-.
sentatives Of this State have rejected
the bill to divide the State into four
Congressional Districts, by vote OF nj
ty-one TO thirty-fve.
DEATH OF HuDsoS LowE.-Ths
notorious NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for III.
brutal treatment asihe custodian Oh
Napoleon at ST. Helena, died on wed
nesday last, from an attack ofparaly'is'
Every American paper which now
goes into Canada, is charged with iour
cents postage.
The Supreme Court of Illinois mas
confirmed its former decision, sustain
ing The tax titles.
The fiddle used by Ole Bull is three
hundred years old, and cost $4,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

An effort is being made jointly BY tina citi-
zens Of Grand Rapids. Michigan. and Milwau-
kie. Wisconsin, 10 procure atr-weekly or dali
ly Mail across Lake Michigan between said
points, Success 10 The enierprise
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The nomination of Henry A. Wise. as Min
lister to Brazils. was confirmed by the Senate
on The 9th ultimo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

THE MAIL RouTE from Potosi 10 Cassville
by way of Hurricane Pos, Office has been
changed SO as to pass Lancaster and Ed.
wardsville. Hurricane SeiIlemen, is no,men-
toned as a poin, in The new route; but can, at
the expense of very limited distance, easily
be made one. For this highly suspicious
change in our mail facilities, by which the
Contractor, p. o. Department and the COM
munisy will be severaliy and the latter signal
ly benefited, we are greatly indebted to the ex-
ertions Of our DELEGATE. Hon. Henry Dodge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

The total foreign and domestic deb, Of
Michigan amounts to i,2G9 .6Oi IS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Hon. ii. l.. Martin, Of Brown District. has
resigned his sea, 10 the Legislative Council.
This, added to former designations, makes FIVE
vacancies 10 that body.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

THg NAVIGATION SEASON upon lake Michi
gan commenced on the Esd ullmo, Within
the preseu, week S,esmboa, has visited Ga
lena from ST. Louis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

COMMERCE OF New YoRK.-There
were ll6 Foreign arrivals at this port
in the month of January,-2s ships, l2
barks, Al brigs and 90 schooners-of
which SIS were American, IL British,
S Swedish, 8 Bremen, and of other
nations
The total value Of Impots a: this port was
or nu;iable articles $3.50, lss
Specie l03, 1874
" o,hes Free articles 452,l
Total S6,'45,773
Dates collected l,s12,27l
The real value OF the Imports, not
including Specie, We presume was not
less ,han Eight Millions, or at the rate
of Ninety-six Millions per anEum, at
this one port. which is presumed TO
import for half the Union. At this
rate the total Custom House valuation
of Imports for the Union during 1914
would be One Hundred and Forty-four
Millions, and the total Revenue from
Customs alone no less than For;y-iour
Millions! There is no probability,
however. that the Imports Of the whole
year will'average SO high as those of
January.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-03-09

Women were first introduced on the
Il.lisn stage abOu, 1860.