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Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09
TWO CHILDREN STRANGLED TO
DEATH BY THEIR MOTHER.

Our Informant says iba, as he was going
through tho village Of Potosi on Thursday
evening tho 9Th Of August. at about four o..
c'uvA, In tho ufvornoon. ne heard an alarm ana
saw people running toward the house Of Mr..
David Goodrich--a respectable householder
whose fac,ily consisted of young wife and
two childreE-one boy FIVE years old and the
other a girl sii months old. After the tumult
and excitement that followed the first thrill OF
horror. had subsidsd. oor informant learned,
that Mr.. Goodrich had been absent from home
all day--,hat when hs o,ms home and entered
his house. he discovered Mrs. Goodrich at the
bed side, trying to stab herself in the heart
with knife. When spoken 20 by her hus-
band. she desis.ed and pointed TO TIE bed. say
ing "Look there ~ Upon examination the
two children were found s,rsngled TO death
A doctor was sent for--but in vain; the CHI.
drcn were quite dead. The mother, frantic
with madness. was pu, in confnement--hel
reason not yet restored. In her bosom was
found handkerchief twisted like cord-wi,h
which she had evidently s,rangled her children
Ets death; children. for the defence OF whose
lives she would when sane, freely have sac..-
feed her own.
The foregoing statements are corroborated
By several persons and though too horrible 20
narrate or to believe, they are facts. We do
no, learn that Mrs. G. was ever before insane;
she seems TO have been attacked with sud
den fit Of madness--as unlocked for and unac'
cd that this awful bu,chery was mol criminal
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09
WASHINGTON CITY, }
Jan. Is, 1916. (

Dear Sir IL take the liberty to
call your attention to the cultivation of
one of the most valuable of vegetables,
destined, at no distan: day, to expel
from our market one of the most ex-
tensive articles of import, and now ad-
mittcd free Of duty. | mean ohrd,
whose excellency in soup is universally
known and acknowledged. It's ripe
seeds, burned and used as coffee, can
not be distinguished therefrom and
many persons Of the most fastidious
taste have not been able 10 distinguish
it from the best "Jaya." 1t is very
easily grown the seeds may be sown
in May in drills four feet asundcr, an
inch deep, and eight inches apart, and
cultivated like corn or peas. 1t sends
up strong stalk, and yields great
abundance of seeds, and the " coffee"
made from it is very healthy. ! think
it matter of great importance, espe-
cially to the western States, and here
with send a bag of seeds for distribu-
ton. Very respectfully,
J. F. CALLAN.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09
Hon. II. l.. Ellsteorih.

People 10 the mines being subject to corns
as well as folks on, Of the mines-we com
mend the following TO the notice of all who
would avoid being crippled by these painful
excrescences Of the feet. 1t always makes US
ache to see large foot wedged into Iiitls
dumped shoe:
SHoEs.-One hint let us give 10 ALL The
secret of weli-f,iing shoe-and it is upon
this principle that all French shoe-makers p:o-
coed. bu, all English cobblers do not-is, that
i. should be much longer than the foot itself
al isas, an inch or an inch and half longer.
And for these two reasons: hrsi, and since
squat, broad, dumpy foot is much uglier than
long thin one, therefore you may always Oh.
minish the appearance OF breadth by adding
to the reality Of length; and next. that when
The shoe is long. the toes have plenty Of room.
and commonly Ills here the shoe pinches.-
No one has corns on his heels or the sides OF
his feet, let his shoes or boots be as narrow as
be can well bear them; il is upon these poor.
penl-up, imprisoned, distorted toes. that ihs
rubs of the world come, and that the corning
process goes on. you would cure YOURSELF
reader, of the most obdurase corn or If you
would guarantee yonr children from ever has-
ing any. let them, and do you yourself, wear
French ciaasssIres, or else have the boots. &C.,
made fitting we'll TO the foot a, the side, and
with one inch. at the least. TO spare in length
when standing 10 them. Well bet you h0n-
dred 10 one on the result; and you may ask
any eOrdOnnier in The Rue de RicheIieu.
TBlsckwood.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

DEBroRs TO THE HERALD.--Thers are some
Of the patrons Of this paper, who have been
indebted TO the Herald for subscriptions and
advertising, ever since the paper has existed
This is no, just. These little debts must be
paid to us. Perhaps you think, gentlemen
that these little sums are too ,rifling to be miss
ed by US. Recollec, that we lire upon ,rifles.
Every shee. Of paper that we print for you.
costs US cash in advance. We dislike dom
ming and hope this notice TO delinquenss will
be sufficient.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

Pace OF LIAp.-Wo quote from tina, reli'
able paper the New York Tribune the follow
ing notice OF the price of lead a, Boston which
seems to be the marks, lha, rather governs the
price of this commodiiy;-"A Boston, the
marke, for Lead continues firm. with sales Of
mos, Of the late arrivals a, 50 20. per 100 lbs.
1000 pigs sold, TO arrive. a. the same price.
cash."
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

II Proposals are advertised for carrying 8
mail from this place sOWingvllls and back once
week, from the LIST Nov. neti. to SoIh June.
lsi6. Proposals received Of the contract Of
Zee at Washington until the sad Of Sept. next.
The mail to be carried on horseback every
Saturday from Lancaster to wing,ille and
back the same day.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

ELrcrioN.-Our annual election is approach
ing. Politicians are beginning TO calculate their
chances of election, and candidates are grow
ing stiec,ioea,e. The people in every quarter
are beginning to inquire, who are to be our
representatives Voters too frequently pledge
themselves to support particular candidates too
early-before all the candidates are known. and
before al opportunity is afforded to select the
hes, men in the field. Candidates should not
wal, for complimeu,s-if they want Offices le,
them say so, frankly Political mOdes'y is al
objectionable sin. Never wait. like duellisls,
TO be called cut. We have but few loaves TO
disuibu,e--and are anxious 10 know who is
most hungry. Its generally those only who
ask ,het reoeire. A bashfal candidate IS more
than half beaten before election. We are not
the sort OF folks to ,hrus, honors upon the IN.
willing. Come TO your SOvIeign, the people.
and tell his Democrats majesty whs, you
want. Candidates! Deal fairly and openly
with the people-ioll them yoor wants wi'hoa,
any mock mOdes'y; and If you deserve il, they
will cleo, you.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09
THEoPHILE LA CHAPELLE
WILLIS LETTERS FROM EUROPE.

We intend to re.publish some if not all The
letters of this remarkable man. in the Herald,
as fast as we receive them. Mr.. Willis writes
nothing tina, is not worth reading. He is IN.
doubleday one Of the most wonderful men Of
our age. We knew Mr.. Willis when he was
a wild dashing beau-and took infinite deligh,
in driving flee, horse in bri,chska across
the Boston Mill dam with bare headed girl
laughing by his side. Since then he has grown
to be man-has experienced much of life
and its vcisiludes, and has grown wise as well
as witty.
NUMBER ONE.
Whut the vriier has seen ofthis ,0orla
for t,0enty.tour days.-Ihe pas
sengcrs ofkhe Brittani0.-Ted if
.frence bef,oeen the american ana
English Customhouse oGcers.-
The ,oorking class.--Fenaale dress
-Bustles. flirting against Mc
Doctors orders, etc.
My DEAR MoRRIs-All | have seen
Of England for the last twelve days,
has been the four walls Of bedroom,
and. as all | saw of the world for the
twelve days previous, was the interior
of a packets sLate-room, ! nay fairly
claim, like the grinder, to have
IS no story to tell" You shall have
however. what cobwebs | picked from
the corners.
If the Britannia had burnt on the
passage, and phoenix had arisen from
its ashos, tho phoenix would have been
a well compounded cosmopolite, for
did you ever see such variety of nation
in one ships company, as this?
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

LUMBsR.-Where are the rafisl where are
the huge piles Of boards and shiog tina, used
to float down the Mississippi, begging for a
MARKET The1umber yards are empty. Pine,
oak, linn. black walnut, and all sorts of boards
with which the market was lately gluiied.
have moved of-entered into the consumption
Of the couniry-goae into houses. barns. mills.
stables. fences and bridges. Prices have great
ly advanced-and those who want lumber. can
hardly get it at all. These facts 60 TO show.
either great dimiou.ion in the supply. or a
great increase 10 the consumption. That the
country is prospecting and growing, is evident;
and !, is quite certain that the pine forests near
the sources of the Mississippi, cannot long
supply the grea, and increasing market FOR pine
lumber. throughout this valley of NAKED prai-
res--so long and SO wide. Those who live
on the great ireeless plains south of us-and
east and west--wiI have to raise forests
They must sow the locust and be prepared to
supply themselves with fencing aud fuel. at
least. The largest forests south OF Us are on
the banks Of the Mississippi; and the steam
boats are gnawing into them and browsing
them down like hungry elephants. Coal will
have to be used extensively Cor fuel--forests
will have 10 be culiivaied-and stone and clay
will have to be largely substituted for lumber,
in building and fencing. The county Of Grant.
to be sure. is very well tmbered; but there is
great scarcity Of sawed lumber a. present -
with abundance Of water power all over the
county, this scarcity ought no. to exist, II re.
tards our growth. We oant haLfa dozen more
good sa,o mills.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

NEw MINERAL GRouSp.-Many of the mi
GERS are turning their attention to some dis
eoveries Of lead ore recently made about halt
mile south west Of Maj. Prices house. The
ground is but little proved, bat affords good
the Nipand,uek range. TAue are leads 70 D.
foiInd skeTe.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

PpSesSr.--The Philadslphis North Ameri-
can says
awe rob Mexico Of Texas, and Mexico robs
our Ministers Of coats, shirts and boots"
II is hard TO say which robber has obtained
the most profitable booty.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

Goods are now daily arriving here from New
York, by the way of the New York and Miami
Canals, touching the Ohio river. a, Cincinnati.
The charges are said to be aboo, 80 per cent.
less by this route than BY that Of the Pennsyl.
vanla Csnals-Eossist,iiis. Jour.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

SUBSTITUTE FOR CorFEE. The fol-
lowing letter, published in Ellsworth's
Report for 1915, affords interesting in
formation with regard to a wcll-known
and nutricious vegetable -
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

GRExS's TRlAL.-Green, for the murder of
bis wife, has been found guilty. aud sentenced
to be hanged in Trey on the loIA Of Ser,em.
Der aext.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

ST. LOWS MAssET.-The AugUss No OF
his work is received. Il treats on The follow
i., subjects. wiIh its usual fond Of electric ne
mer, viz. The Progress Of Society, Cisifsoy-
an.e. Mssmsrism N S.. LoBis. Colombisn
Magnetic College. Magnetic Action, Mecissi
Gases, Causes Of APOPisSy' &c
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

"The British" said an slarmisr, I" viii blow
Us to the ID. They will hght with all 'ne
.ury of national hatred. and to excite ihsm -
greater desperation, the English goseIHtheu'
will insure 10 every soldier who insaoes %,
shores grant of land 10 America an
they'll get it," replied his nelghoo' We
guzrao,y 10 almost every man Of them SIX tee'
at least"
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09
ClssviLIk.

II any one warts 10 90 10 Cassville--and
who does no, lie, him 90 TO Mr. Lagrave's.
There he will fnd himself quite at home
with excellent entertainment, and an host who
can manage a canoe paddle, fowling piece, or
the fishing tackle, better than any body else :
and one OF two other good fellows who are
familiar with all the sports Of food and field
You will admire the location Of Casssille--
The narrow plain. about Of mile wide.
bounded on one side by the river. aud on the
other by walls Of towering rocs-aimos' per-
peudicular--and extending far up aud down
the river. You will perceive tina, nature laid
there The foundation for city Casssiile has
been The victim Of speculation. Look at that
mammoth house-lhsI looks like an elephant
10 a sheep pasture. There 1t stands--a lasting
monument Of The folly Of speculation. The
town site belonged to a co'apsny IN the East
who forced the growth Of the tews premature
~. before there was business TO sustain ii--er'
pended their funds ipjudieiOusly 10 building
aud failed. The property was enenmbeted
with mofigeges--'he interests Of the propsie.
fora in the town were joioi--assgnmen.s Of
soma Of he interests were msde--eonseyan ces
Of ute became imprscticsble--snd the whole
conee,p became 50 tangled that !, vas thrown
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09


OF the Germans, 2 were from Han
over, 2 from Hamburger, from Baden,
| from Lubec, 2 from Bremen, and l
from Heinault. Mr.. Robert Owen
was one of the Scotchmen, and he was
the only one on board, fancy, for
whom fame had made any great out
lay of trumpeting. Six clergymen ID
served as our protection against the ice
bergs. / doubt whether the Atlantic
had, ever before, such a broadwake of
divinity drawn across it. Probably,
the true faith was in some one of their
keepings
l wish to ask a personal favor of all
the friends of the Mirror who are 10
the offices of American Custom Houses,
viz: that they would retaliate upon
Englishmen in the most vexatious man
ner possible, the silly and useless inn
pediments thrown in the way of pas
sengers landing at Liverpool. We
dropped anchor with Custom House
steamer alongside, and our baggage
lay ON deck two hours. (time enough to
be examined twice over) before it was
transferred to the government vessel
We and our baggage were then taken
ashore, and landed at a Custom House.
But not to be examined there Oh,
no 1t must be put into carts, and
carried a mile and a half TO another
Custom House, and there it would be
delivered 10 US, if we were there to see
it examined! We landed at ten o clock
in the morning, and with my utmost
exertions, ! did not get my baggage till
three. The cost to me, of porterage,
fees, etc., was three dollars and a half,
besides the theft of two or three small
articles belonging to my child. was
too i'll to laugh, and | therefore passed
the matter over to my resentments. |
trust my particular share will be remem-
bered in the coming wars of Oregon.
During the four or five hours that
was playing the hanger-on TO a vulgar
and saucy custom-house officer at Liver
pool, one or two contrasts crePt in at
my dull eyes-contrasts between whatl
had left, and what wss before me. The
most striking was the utter icaRt Of
hope in the countenances OF the work.
ing classes-the look of logged sub
mission ard animal endurance of their
condition OF lie. They act ike horses
and cows. A snowy equiPage goes by,
and they have not the curiosity to lock
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

FOREIGN SEws.-Ths eastern papers are
destitute Of news from Europe. We have
none therefore to offer unless we make few
item s; for example:
Ii is discovered tina, his Grace, the Duke of
Wellington, has bone in his left leg.
The Queen has no longer any apprehension
of the measles; but fearing an attack of mus.
qui,oes, has ordered an Arkansas mosquito
oar for the royal couch, thar will be proof a.
gainst gaat and galinipper.
The newspaper in Paris called ".he Presse''
is so hard pressed for a supply of paper. tha,
half the edition has to be worked off on bed
sheets and similar cotton fabrics.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-08-09

THs COPPER Rock Our readers have all
heard Of the copper rock which Mr.. James r.
Vineyard and Mr.. James N. Hammonds. Of
Platteville, removed three years ago to Lake
superior, and there sold to man 10 Detroit.
OF that rock, Prof. Jackson remarks 10 the
following extract as follows:
NATIVE copper is disseminated in the trap
rocks and in most of the veins of other miner
ais found near il, bu, 1t is far more abandan,
in the amygdaloid, and not unfr4quen,ly fills
the cavities in that rock. Isolated masses OF
many pounds weigh. are occasionally found
wheI the rock mas undergone decay; and all
the loose powders Of metallic copper which
! are found at the mouths Of the rivers and on
the lake shore on kewena Point. were derived
from the amygdaioid trap. The great copper
Rock found on the Onsanagon river. is an er.
ratio howlder. which was transported 10 that
spot during the drift epoch, and was originally
included 10 serpenline, rock very dfleren,
from any found in the On,anagon district
Since the only known depOsi, of copper in ser.
pentine is on Isle Royale. and that island is
nearly north from Ontanagon river. or in di.
reciion from which the drift. current came, it is
supposed that i. originated on that island and
was transported in ancient times TO the south.
ward by an ice.raf, which deposited il as a
drift bowlder on the spot where il was found
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15
EOR THE PILES.

NOR THE PHES,--ire you afflicted with Piles
L Try, then, without delay, Doctor uphmnS Nes-
etahle Eectuary the best remedy ever offered 10 puoc
notice This really excellent medicine Is the result oil
thorough medical education ana complete knowledge OF
the disease for which recommended. The most tn
umphan, success attends its administration.
Read the following remarkable cases:
lady, residing Norfolk street, was seriously ailclea
with Piles 81 reat was her suffering that, 10 use her own
cxpression life was burden Tor four weeks sue ha oeeh
attended by one of our eminent Physcin WITHOUT
the least benefit Satisfied that Il an aggravated case
of Piles prescribed the Elecuar two boxes were used
SIX mouths aftsr the lady called on me 10 prescribe
for another complaint, and then informed me that she was
perccy cured OF Piles by the Two boxes, and had ex
perenced no return since. ,-.,-....
Mrs residing Ill Greene street called on me last spring.
saving; that she had been affected with Piles FOR TWO
ACCOMPANIED By pain the SIDE papitaton oil me heAr
sense OF sraishness across the chest and OPPRESSION
She was unable 20 down without elevstn TIE mead ana
chest considerable resting horizontally produced sense
NJ followed By cough. BY using one box OF
The Fu.ry the pain in the side, papitaon and oppres
SION cease She could down without Inconvenience, and
the piles we're partially removed, and second box made
onplete cure 20 ire great qualification OF the patient
sold in this City BY the Proprietor Only regularly edu-
Gated Physician confined Office practice Tor the treat
wont nj cgsoSlc DISEASES, No. 1856 Bowery. Medical
,6;c in relation 10 the above any other complaint,
cr.tis Price Of the Eecu1ry dollar. n Reme7at1-
fhat the Ee4gayy SUI ISTERSAL REMEDY, and not an
erfuaI applcu,;oH and sold ONLY At 1876 Bowery, four
door, above Spring St: Office hours from A. " 70 p
YVES y. 1 80 3ms
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15
10 THE PUBLIC.

NEw-SoKx, February 10, ls45-
The subscriber would most respectfully announce to his
friends and the travelling community in general that he
has recently leased the US. HOTEL and is fully prepared
TO entertain all who may favor him with their patronage
Having been Tor the past sixteen yeas engaged In the
above capacity has hesitation in saying that all IA
vor. extended TO him by the public will be duly aFpfcci-
a,ed and every satisfaction rendered 70 the guests who
may feel disposed to pa;ronize hini-
P.s. In order to keep pace with tie times nc Is war
rsned change the price Board per pay from 81 %
81 25 hoptg al the same time, II will meet The is and
unqualified APPRECIATION OF the travelling public
Il. JOHNSON, Uuiied States Hotel,
corner Of Fulton, Pearl and Water Streets
10 wv New-YoIk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15

CASE OF BISHOP OxDERDosK.-Ths unfortunate
case has called forth three more puo-
shed By Stanford & swo-ds-as follows:
Statement of Bishop Meade in Reply 10 some parts
of Bishop onderdonk's Statement OF Facts ano
Circumstances connected with his Trial
Facts CONNECTED ui.h The Presentment Of S'S'op on
dcrdcrk: a Reply to some Paris of he Bishops
Statement BY JOHN Jay.
Report o. the Committee appointed 10 Consider the
Sentence upon the Right Reverend benjamin !.
Onderdonk, and the effect thereof upon the Pow
ers and Duties of the Standing Committee OF the
Diocese of New-Y ork
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15
ek s;yURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY rs, 1915.

StHKoY on wEAvING-THE ART OF wE.v-
VI sc Esea. Book ~ V .arers Loonmakers and Ma
cinsts iuil nj sated with 800 ensrlviGsS. IS
OF winch str- d-Servely recommended b.
preleei Maehinsi. and Manufactures such Benz Mag
shall Esq q Toy. Thcs r -er Esq of Paterson and other
its practical Instructions Paia well sEred weaving
IS for sale with sssornen: CT design pareF for pattern
drawers. by GEO. D. BALDWIN,
f-I2v cp-,re
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15

GRAHAM HoUSE-NEW AR5ASGEMENT,-RoS
WELL GOSS informs his friends auG the public that he
has enlarged his BOARDING. ESTABLISHMENT, known
the Graham House GO Barclay By adding TO it
the adjoining house. and prepared accommodate tram
srmt or permanent Boarders the most favorable terms
All friends Of Temperance desiring quiet home and free
dom from the fumes facoao and tobacco invited 10
paronizc this house. The Vegetable System, with the
choicest selection of fruits &C. which the market affords
will be strictly adhered 10, but table will be served for
tho who prefer the ordinary mode, or mixed diet.
Croton Shower, Warm and Cold Baths, free.
o5u ROSWELL GOSS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-15

hinse.f john Taylor applied to Messys. chou,cau &
IA to sell about $1,000 pounds OF lead for him. He
tae lead was AZ Rush Tower landing short distance
w the city in the course OF the day they found apu
ser, and the price, $1,000. was paid to Nr. John
VIZ When the purchaser tried the Rush Tower land.
sse tosad that Taylor had been striking lead" for
-s0sn Advantage, the sale, lead, &c. being all heax