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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

LATE FROM TExAS.-Dates from
Houston to the 9th instant, and from
Matagorda to the cath ult., have been
received. The Galveston News noti-
ces the death Of A. Nj. Green, Esq,
late United States Consul at that port;
he died on the 2Sth ult
General Murphy, late Charge DAT
fairs of the United States, was buried
on the 18th ult.
The Fever prevailed TO a consider
able extent at the time Of the sailing OF
the Rover, but was principally con-
fined to the German cmigrants, who
were dying at the rate of twenty day,
at Galveston.
The Matagorda Despatch states that
from all portions of the country bor-
dering on the Colorado and Caney
rivers, and most of Western Texas, the
accounts of the crops are most ffatter-
ing, and cotton picking has common
ced under most promising prospects OF
quantity and quality, and no sickness
existed there up TO that date.
Another attack upon Corpus Christi
has been made by the Lipan Indians.
Four Indians were killed and several
wounded. The Indians were dcsper-
ate. After being repulsed, and their
retreat cut OF, they were obligedto take
refuge on a mud reef in the Bay, and
there kept from morning until near
night. Then making their escape from
that place, they made another attack
but were made to retreat by the dis
charge of six FOUNDER, which tore one
Indian and his horse to atoms. The re-
mainder have not been heard Of since
Anotherreport reached Victoria, that
official dispatches passed through Cor
pus Christi, few days before, from
Santa Ana to the Government. Also
that General Wool has been defeated
at Monterey by the Federalists and
Ranchcros, and retreated TO Matamoras,
where he is now certifying himself.
The Vindicator Of the 18th ult. an
nounces the arrival of Mr.. Henri Cas-
tro, from Paris, bearer of dispatches to
the Government; and of the treaty
lately concluded by Col. Dangerfeld
with the Haiseatic cities Of Hamburg
Bremen and Lubec.
Mr.. Castro has come to the country
with the view Of giving his personal
attention to the settlement Of the en-
igrants he has already introduced upon
the lands embraced in his contract with
the Government. He has sent US, al
together, in seven different vessels, a
bout seven hundred cmigrants.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
NO. 81.

"BT FLoop AND FIELp."--The
great rise in the Mississippi and the
terrible iioocs in the West, have been e.
qualied by othevs in South America
Late accounts says ,"The main road
from Caraccass to Cabeh, is ;mnass,-
BILE, and the whole commuuf,,t;on i
now made by the old road rouno the
Cape. In the valley of the Tuy, the
unfortunate proprietors Of plantations
have lost their all. In fact, the des-
truc!ion to the coffee and cocoa trees is
immense. and the soil is either ruined
by-heing washed away or else covered
by the sand brought down by the river.
In the very fertile district of Sinamica,
in the valley of the river Lmon, the
loss by the floods is incalculable. The
destruction of property far exceeds
that caused by the great overflow of
the year lS30-Cattle Of all kinds have
persisted in almost incredible numbers;
and what few houses on the plantations
are not washed away, are SO injured
as TO be nearly worthless. In the UNI
fortunate city of Carora, half of the
population have lost their homes and
the Governor has been obliged to offer
the hospitals and barracks as shelter to
suffering poor. From Bogota, Cara
bobo, Maracaibo, &C., the accounts of
suffering caused by the destruction of
life and property during the late mum
dations, arc really mournful. 1t will
take years OF prosperity TO replace tho
damage done by the fearful rains Of
the year 1874"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

CoMET.-A comet has been visible,
we learn, from Manila and Singapore,
since the beginning of last month, but
during almost all which time the wealth
er here has been so unsettled, and the
sky so continually overcast, that it was
first beheld here on the night of the
2sth. The comet itself is barely visi-
bic to the naked eye, but its tail is of
great extent, say about forty degrees,
and quite straight. Atpresent IT sets
at about half past ten in the southwest,
and when first seen disappeared soon
after nightfall; il is probable, therefore,
that it will remain visible long while.
We believe this to be a comet hitherto
unknown. As may be supposed, the
Chinese are in great CONSERVATION a
bout it, believing that it forebodes evil.
-["Canton Press" April l.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Further Important Improvements.


Professor Morse's attention to his use
ful invention, has enabled him to carry
lit TO still greater perfection. He has
reduced the battery from eighty to ten
cups. The Telegraph has been actu-
ally efficiently operated with only t,co
caps! from Baltimore to Washington,
forty miles. Thus is the expense Of a
large battery, with its dirt and care,
dispensed with, and the advantage of
the Telegraph brought within the,
means of neighborhoods, of samslies,
and even individuals. Another i'm
provement is the number of characters
which may be written in given time.
But perhaps tie most successful exper-
linen! is that which he recently tried
of sending the electric fluid across
water without the aid of wires. The
aoater itself is made by Professor
Morse's arrangement the efficient con-
ductor of the electric fluid. This dis
covery of the Professors is not merely
of scientific but also Of practical i'm
portance, and leads to new speculations
on the availability of the Electric Tel
egraph in situations hitherto thought TO
be shut out from its advantages. The
Professor himself has suggested that
should there be constructed line Of
Telegraph conductors along the Con-
necticut shore of the Long Island
Sound, and also along the Long Island
Railroad, every town on the Long Is
land Shore and also on the Connect
cut Shore would be in certain and con-
slant communication with each other,
without the necessity ofany other con-
nection but the water Of the Sound
This is certainly the most wonderful Of
the discoveries which have been made
in the experiments with the invention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

II Business Man.-ln noticing the
arrest OF Hale's letter-carrier, cotem-
porary says, at has become part ofhis
regular business to provide for two ar
rests per diem, SO that his operations
arc not at all impeded. His letters are
despatched daily, and bail afterwards is
regularly given on new suits, as natur-
ally as a man picks his teeth after din
ner. But the most curious part of the
story is, that for every suit against him,
he commences one for false imprison-
ment against his annoyerS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

MILLIoNAIREs.-The latest deaths
Of miiA0ndires which we have notic-
ed, says The Main Farmer, are those of
Saunders, of Salem Massachusetts, and
Wadsworlh of New York. Jlmes
Wadsworth and John Jacob Astor,
have ranked as the richest men in the
Union; since the death Of Girard. -
They were personal friends, and met
together for the first time, fifty years
ago, in Detroit. Jacob had an axe on
his shoulder, seeking for employment
in the American Fur Company, and
James was enquiring for school to
teach.
BY perseverance and good fortune,
these men rose from obscurlty and
poverty TO be rich and powerful, and
after spending their lives in seli-deny-
ing industry in accumulating property,
two of them have passed of the busy
stage Of life and left it in other hands
to be resolved into its original ele-
ments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
YES, OR NO!

When of a man ask question.
wish he'd answer Yes or MOI
Not stop to make some smooth evasion,
And only tell me MAY be so.'
When of friend | wish to borrow
A little cash: TO hear him say,
'fve none to-day; but on TO morrow,
lis worse than if he'd told me Nay
l from my soul despise all quibbling,
III use it not with friend or foe;
But when they ask without assembling,
I'll plainly answer Yes or MOI
Why all this need of plastering over,
What We in fact intend TO show!
Why not at once, with much less labor,
Say frankly, Yes, my friend.' or MOI
Bot when ask that trembling question,
'WiH you be mine, mig dearest Miss2'
Then may there be no hesitation;
But say distinctly, YES. SIR! YESr
School Girls Erperime1t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

GREAT HAUL OF COUNTERFEIT MON
EY.-The ringleader of the Western
counterfeiters has been caught at Gin
cinnati, and about Sl4, 900 in counter
felt money obtained from him, with
the plates of a number of recent coulter
feiters. The individuals name is Tin
cher. The counterfeit money which
was taken is principally IS ofthe Mer-
chants and Mechanics Bank ofWheel-
ing, well executed; Kentucky COS very
good; Tennessee eos, well executed a
new plate entirely in these parts; also
Missouri and Indiana IS, los and eos.
The documents found on this Tincher
reveal the most important information,
which will lead unerringly to the arrest
and conviction of persons little sus-
pected of trafIicking in counterfeit
money. This is as important police
movement as has transpircd in the
West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

Mormon AFFAIRs.-lt appears that
the reports Of the temperance OF Joe
Smith and the appointment OF his son
as prophet are all false, and originated
in desire to injure the Mormons a
broad. Sidney Rigdon had returned
TO Nauvoo from Pittsburg. and preach
ed to the people on the 4th inst. In
consequence Of the death Of Samuel
Smith, Joe'6 brother, since the murder
of the prophet, Sidney Rlgdon will be
chosen patriarch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

INDIAxA ELEcTIoS.-The mem
bcrs elect to the Indiana Legislature
are az follows:-In the Senate 25
Wings and IS Democrats-ln the
House 81 Wings and 46 Democrats
Wing majority on joint ballots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
WoMAN,S DESTINY.

Is not the If. of woman all bound up
In her aIeclionsl What hath she to do
In this black world aionei # may be well
For man 90 his triumphant course to move
Uniaeumbered by soft bonds; bot oe were born
For love and grief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

De WITT CLINToN.-The greatest
man that the State Of New York ever
produced was harrassed by pecuniary
cares, which his sensitiveness and noble
nature suffered from deeply, but which
his mind could not pause in its lofty
career TO meet and overcome. He
was scarcely consigned TO his tomb be-
fore creditor took possession of his
mansion and scattered forever the pre-
cious relics of taste, Of study, and of
science.
Such are mon! Such is the world!
Such the estimate Of merit in contradis.
tinction with wealth. A graspng us
urcr, or sharp attorney, grows rich
by imposition and oppression. But
the men who give renown to their age
and country, who will forever live in
song and story, who actually charge
the condition of mankind by the force
OF their genius and sagacity, die under
the remorseless grasp Of poverty, and
in the torment of pecuniary distress!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

WHAT They SAY OF Us.-Ameri-
cans always exhibit a remarkable de-
gree Of sensitiveness as TO the opinions
entertained of them abroad. The late
riots have afforded fertile theme for
European comment, and some these
remarks are not at all flattering or cal
culated to increase our national pride.
We copy the following which, though
brief, is very expressive:
AMERICAN RIoTs.-The scenes
which have taken place in Pennsylva-
MIA and Illinois would have disgraced
nation Of savages. We question
whether even amongst the aboriginal
natives Of the continent of America,
distinguished as they have been for
wild and pitiess ferocity, and utter
disregard Of human suffering, any re-
cord can be found of deeds more san
culinary than the riots a, Philadelphia,
or the massacre of the Mormon leader
and his brother, in the prison at Garth
age. For the particulars of these e
vents, so shocking TO humanity, SO
disgraceful to America, and so discour-
aging to the friends of democratic in
stitutons we must refer 10 our COM
pendulum Liverpool Mercury, Au-
gust, 4.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

String OF NAMEs.-The Princess
Joinyile calls herself, FRANCHISE Car
oline Jeane Charlotte Leopoldino Ro-
maine Xavier de Paul Michel Gabrielle
Rsphaelle Gonzaga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

The Catholic Bishop of Dubuque, To-
wa, has issued card requesting those
who write to him on business to pay
their postage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

France is glorious place for those
who adopt The editorial profession.-
No less than forty-seven editors are
now imprisoned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

A WEES AFFEcTIoN.-Mrs. Brown,
who died the other day in Philadelphia
from the worse than brutal treatment
of her Observation-Disclosures so shock
ingly inhuman tha: the heart sinks at
the thought Of it-refused to dlvdlge
the horrid particulars of her case at the
time Of her husbands arrest and it was
not until after her death that the extent
of the injuries she had received became
known Even though degraded by
inicmperance, she was still The ,oi/c.-
When will man learn TO appreciate
"hcayen's last, best gift"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

The Government deposits in the de-
post banks of New York, amount to
81, 2lo,l9l; in all the banks, SIS, 1884,
994.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

A person being asked why Jail, in
some parts Of the United States was
called "stone Jug, answered, that 1t
was because it contained ardent 5ptr-
lis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

1t is stated that fund of one hun
dred thousand pounds sterling has been
raised in England, TO preach the doc
trines of free trades in other countries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

Socrates being asked what was the
best mode of gaining high reputation,
said, $40 be what you appear to be.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

Uncle Sam knows man who saws
he has fallen in love four times in his
life. and much fears that another at
tack will carry him off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

\ beautiful NaLiUe belle, niece Of
the distinguished John Ross, of the
Cherokee nation, is at Saratoga.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

"You have played the deuce with
my heart" remarked young gentle
man to young lady, who was partner
in game at whist. "Because you
played the knave," replied the lady,
smiling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

There were shipped from Boston to
!he East lndias, during the week end
ing on the Sd uIt., 1895 bales domes-
tic goods:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

The fashionable morning dress for
the ladies at Saratoga, it is said, is a
sort of frock coat, buttOned snugly over
a white skirt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

MATERNIrY.-Woman's charms arc
certainly many and powerful The
expanding rose just bursting into beau
ty hasan Irresistible bewitchingness; tho
blooming bride, led triumphan0y TO
the hymenialalter awakens admiration
and interest, and the blush of her cheek
fills with delight,-but The charm Of
maternity is more sublime than these.
Heaven has imprinted on the mothers
face something beyond this world
something which claims kindred with
the skies--thc angelic smile, the tender
look, the waking, watchful eye, which
keeps its fond vigil over the slumber-
ing babe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14

Would it not be, asks an erudite ed
itor, an Improvement on "Goi it while
you're young"--to say, ain the earl
Ter stages Of maturity, proceed with
accelerated swiltnessl"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
DOCTOR P. F. BERGER,

YSICIAN AND SURGEON.
~ Has established himself permanently in
e iowa Of Poiosi. Grant County. lie Offers his
'css.olal services 10 the Inhabitants Of Potos
p! s vicinity. Once: Main Street, in the
''4ss lately occupied by Mr.. Buchanan, one door
A.1rs M. M'Kenzie's store. - /
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-09-14
c. KALTENBACH,

WATCH MAKER AND IEWELtER.
rs est2o.isael himself in bust in Poios
y 4 At the brick house at present occupied by r..
srs, near the Post Once. Al kinds 81 work
connected with the trade faithfully and
lai.y performer al fair and reasonable grices.
.'9si, GRAFT Co., Dee. II, lc43. IL 6m
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OUTLYING SANDER.


No better evidence could be adduced Of Mr..
clay's advancing popularity with the people,
thanis evinced in the desperate efforts Of his
traducers. All efforts having failed them, to
bring discredt upon bin for the great measures
oGPnblic policy which he advocates, his4adver-
saries are driven sack TO the old caumny Of
1927, in reference 10 bargain" with Mr.. Ad-
ans. They are under The necessity Of rakipg
up the garbage long since cast into the gutter,
and of blessing itup anew forfhe mastication
Of the carbon crows OF lhe party No man has
50 signaly and triamphlnly oufiiredz lheas4att-
9ers OF the yenal erewzwho have so industrious
" pursued him Whole States have given tesii-
mony of their recartation Of the error and delu-
sion under which they lsbored in reference to
his conduct in the election Of Mr.. Adams, and
he can now justly exclaim that he Islands vim
dictated in the hearts and By the spente -
.--....4s.- .sss s~sss,'y sitrzehs'
ss-~qfrote passage from MIR. Clsy's late let.
ter % the Clay Club os Dauphin County, Penn
"Acting under the maxim that honesty was
the best policy, and upon the conviction that
truth IS omniPo,entI and public justice certain,
ioore The unmerIted reproaehes cast upon me
ss became me. | have not been disappointed
l9stand vindicatad, in The hearts, and by the
spontaneous acclamations Of my fellow .citizdns.
The industry and malignhy OF my enemies viii
no doubt prompt perseverance in these attacks
PerVersions Of my language, Misrepresentation
OF my course, old scraps from tatlered and OBJ
solete newspaPers-eyeu fabrication and force.
~ are and VIII continue &c, be empioyed TO- yiiu.
perae and yillify me. But like ali preceding
assaults, they will be- unavailable, and s6aiI
rema in ihYulnerabe 10 them all''
Referring 10 the late vote or the House upon
the bill 10 modify the Tariff, Mr.. Clay adds -
4 But, gentlemen u hayeea much higher gra.
tiication Than anyeRhich cbuld be derived ffom
the decisono Of the House Of Representatives
It's that the People Of the United STATES. from
the St. Johns TO the Sabine, who have been %
long divided and agitated on thequestion Of the
Encouragement 10 Domestic Industry, are about 10
settle down 10 union and harmony. npon The
equitable basis oil rsising in time Of peace, The
ampunt Of revenue requisite TO. an economical
administration of the government, treluireiy
from foreign imports, by Tariff . adjusted as
that, by prope7 determinations just and reasara-
Gle encouragement shall be extended 10 .g,ns,fson
Industry May. this happy union and harmony
peryade all ether great measures of public DO |
icy, apd nothing occur TO disturb The peace. 70
'ully the character, or check the onward and
glorious march Of our country,
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+
What did gentlemen come hers for Van Bo-s
rent They were in the wrong shop. Van Blu
rem Or 10 Van BuSen, they wanted none OF his
thundeF--uo man should use his piek-a1e 70 dig
forth unaidaea things, They came hereto NJ
inmate John Tyler. If he understood The analr,
and tampering with Kentucky rifles was the way
Ito draw their IRE. CONGRATULATIONS down
upon them like a cataract; no ainehing," &C.
motion was then made that committee Of
eve persons Be named to notify John Tyler OF
his nbminalion ID the Presidency Of The United
Estates, which was, after some slight opposition,
coneurred in.
A motion was then ordered, and accepted, that
nine persons be appointed, to repor: this morn
| ing 70 the convection q suitable peTsen Tor Inc
! e6ics % Vice President
A member thea arose, and proposed that me
membersof The convention walk in procession
On, but the loud and imperative cries o.
ls.No!" aNoFn pal = stop 10 the proceedings.
n Finally, about O'Clock, the motion 10 adjourn
was made, and carried although several mem
hers were snxioBs 10 procure the floor we
/ have never seen public meeting where ths
stormy and anxious passions were more caiitc
Unto requisi,icR, ard IS it appears 10 US, witt
less ressoc. The resolution 10 await the decis
ion of The Democratic Convention, cannot bui
be considered as aspecies Of trucking 10 its o
pinions which we we're not prepared forever
/ with the present ADMINISTRATION Clipper.
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NArroNAG PRGzE HANNnn.

a
Alta meeting Of number Of Wbes from diff
ferens States of The Union 10 Washington city
on Tuesday, the 7lh day of May, ASA Gen
Duncan L. clinch. Of Georgia hing called 10 the
Chair. and Samuel starkweathsr,o. New-York,
appointed Secretary, Nathan Skrgens, of Phila-
aelphia. Offered The following Tesolutions:
Rssolrea. That PssizE BANsER pe offered by
The Wings Of the United States To the Wings of
that State which snail atthe mex Presidential e
lection give Tie largest rropostIonst Increased
whig vote over her Presidential vote ct 1870 i
| the said banner 10 be presented 70 he Stale 10
which i. shah he awarded on The ith day q March
next. al Wsshingtoncity.
/ Resolved That committee, n consist 0f cne
person from each State, be appointed ~ The
1 Chair TO carry the above resobtion into affect,
ard that a Treasurer Of said cSmmistes Eeialso
appointed.
Rssolpea That, as the WhigS Of he United
Estates abhor Reputation, and is banner was
nobly won by the gallant SlatA Of Kennedy in
1910, if the money collected hg the eoEufnilee
shall enable them TO do il, thNy shalt cknSe =.
banner to be prepared and presesliedla the Wigs
of thai State at the same time and place that the
other shall be presented.
L Resolved That these proceedings be pnblished
lin lhe Mig papers Of the Union, aaa that the
gentlemen named as the committee be requested
10 perform the duty assigned them 81
The following gentlemen were then appointed
said commi.lee.by the Chair:
Il David Bronson, Me WIN C Pfesldn3 SIC
u Alfred w Hayen,N II Robert foemhs. tsa
Abbott Lawrence, Mass Arthur 8 Hopkins. Ala
Samuel Mann, Nm Hodge, Ia
4 ChaFles Rockwell Gem S s Prehiiss, Miss!
CHARLES PAYNE, vi c C NotNell, Tenn
Jas n Reynolds, y Y jacob SEigers Ky
Henry w Green. II J Robert d Scheneks Ohio
Nathan Saggent Pa Caleb BtSmifh, ind
Adm NJ Clayton, Del J Harnin, ill
4 Reverdy johnson. Md Cha'es II Melehea6 Mo
i George " Sammers,Ya Chi'nsans N iehigan
/ Edward Slanly, NC James 4 Walkers, AK
4 heChair also appointed JOSIAH Randall, Of
1 Philadelphia, as Treasurer.
4 Rssolred, That five Of said dommitise shall
j constitute q quorum. 4,
4 DUNCAN L. cLINdH, Chairman. I,
II SAMUEL SrARkwE9TnER, Secr@arg.