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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Musquitoes.-On Turkey river, the meshes
Of the common musquisoe bar, proving too
feeble TO stay the proceedings of these in.
secis. the people there have now generally
substituted fish seines; yet the proper gray
bill gallinipper,' will snap the Irvine Of a
common seine, as easily as gar fish would.
We will no, vouch for the truth Of the forego-
ing but il can be proved in Cassville.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Cn fsh.-The Cat resembles the housing
politician. Slime is his element. With a
wisk Of his tail, he hides himself in the mud
so that you don't know where TO find him
He has mons,rous appetite for spoiIs, gloa.s
upon offal and hazards every thing for appe.
lite. A catfish measuring IL inches between
tho eyes, floated ashore a, Cassville last week,
supposed to have been killed by stroke Of
the paddle wheel of steamboat.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Hest PotRt Graduates lit is said. that of
the graduates Of Yves. Poins. IS have been
killed ia battle. 1903 have died in service, of
wounds. and 573 are now in active service
These are the "popiniay soldiers" Of whom
certain congressional critics, enjoying eight
dollars day. aud perfect freedom from .'wsr's
alarums," speak with patriotic contempt
What pity that these sleek and we'll fed re.
viers eouldn't have joined the dance Of those
'parlor knights" 10 the ballr ooms of Pao AL
10 and Rescaa de la Palma.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

a Mexican Soldiers BuriaL-A correspond
en-, Of the Piea;une thus sketches funeral he
witnessed a, Maiamoros:
"rhe Mexicans gave Us sample. yesterday,
Of the manner in which they bury their dead
soldiers. II must. in justice 10 them. howev-
er, be remembered. tina, this occurred in cap
tured city. where they are not allowed to use
their arms. The dead man was brough, out
of hospital, in long, wooden box, covered
with coarse, black muslin. Four men acted
as bearers. each smoking a cigarette. They
were preceded some ten yards BY band, con-
sisting of horn, clarione,, flute and fife
Close behind the corpse followed a little boy,
with brand Of FIRE, and his pockets ciammed
fall of "lndia crackers" These he pulled
out, one after another. aud touched them Of. on
his chunk Of FIRE. Next followed crowd Of
women, smoking cigars. The bearers stopped
several times. changed their burden TO fresh
shoulder. and lighted their cigars"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

IL Which horse won the race las, Sa.ur-
day a. Boetown! Why Hareson's horse,
Robin. got beat six feet. "He did'n, do moth
ing Else" Sometimes a horse uiR and then
again he front. In races as 10 elections, the
favoritc often runs behind.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
OK Power.

YENiE subscriber living or eight miles from
IL Lancaster, on the road TO Prairie du CHEN,
keeps good teams and wiIl be ready on short no.
lice, to select and haul lumber from Warner,s
mill, wherever wanted, or to do other ,eaining,
cheap for cash.
C. UNDERWOOD.
august l, 1916. Oily.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
One Cent Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on Sunday
IL the 18th instant, an. indented apprentice
boy, II years old, named Moses Henry futile
to have followed off June g. Turner's
Circus. All persons are forbid harboring said
boy. He has lived at Nauvoo end will steal and
''won't do any thing else."
JAMES NJ. GOODHUE.
Lancaster, July, 25, 1886 20-3t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Msdah for he .3rmy.-Mr. Joseph r. In
gersoll has moved 10 Congress a resolution,
directing the President 10 have medals, with
suitable devices and Inscriptions. presented 10
each indivioal engaged in the battles Of the
slh and 9th Of May.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

TlriF.-The 'Union' is attacking the New
York and BosSea importers Cor their memorial
agains, the new Tariff. l, calls them "extor-
,iOnis,s," Mics Official organ, The people Of
this country muss ask Richie for leave TO Pc
tilion Congress.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

CoIaierfeiiers SeRfeHcsa.-Three eopHier
fsisers were seRten,enced in the United States
District Couu at Urea on Friday lasI-Iames
ouaokenbush, the riOglesder. years 10 the
State Prison a, Auburn; Seth Howord, 4; VIM
Wheeler. wears.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

The Gospe' Our readers in the csuntry
round AMI in the neighboring villages. will re-
collect tha, the Rev. Mr. Lancaster will lee
true a, the Court house mex, Sunday, al ?
o'clock =. NJ.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
TO the Elector. of Grant comfy

The name of l.. G. COLLINS is present.
ed to the voters of Grant county as candid
ate for member Of the Convention 20 form
State Government.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

HNHE Undersigned would respectlIlv i,forn,
u the citizens of Grant county. and lac al
joining counties, that they have removed to the
commodious store lately occupied by VIM, l..
Johnson in the town of Potos. Being thankful
for the patronage which has been so literally be-
slowed upon them during the short time they have
been settled in this place, they solicit con,inu-
ance of the same, and pledge themselves 10 please
all who may call upon them. They will receive
10 few days extensive assortment of new
goods, which in addition TO theii present stock will
make as full and complete an assortment: of goods
of every variety as can be found in any store in
the mines, consisting of the following:
Damask table linen, brown linen table spreads;
Summer stuffs; buff and orange prints;
Buttons for chldren's clothes, in great variety:
Broadclothos, cassimeres and vestngs;
White corded and Mohar skirts;
Gents summer coating;
Linen sheeting, fine white hannels;
Drab Dnnask moreens;
Black Isle thread gloves;
Marshall's linen thread;
Coats 200 yd spool thread;
Bonnets, ribbons, parasols, &C.;
1t will be impossible for US to enumerate one
half of the articles which we keep, bu, we will cali
your attention TO a few ofthe leading articles viz:
A new style of lawns and bazarnes, something
entirely new for ladies dresses;
Shawls Of every possible style;
Ribbons of all styles and colors;
Laces and edgings of every description;
A large and complete assortment of bonnets;
individuals wishing goods for theii families,
milliners and pedlars, are all requested call and
examine our stock before purchasing, as we think
we can convince you that all we have said can be
fully realized.
They likewise offer for sale a choice lot of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
purchased this spring as cheap for cast as any
house in the mining country.
custom, we tender sincere thanks, and assure
them, II they will call at the variety store of the
undersigned, they will find this side OF Galeaa an
elegant and complete assortment of
FANCY GOODS,
of all descriptions; and also see for themselves
that they can purchase of the Jews,of fotosi on
as reasonable terms of the Yankees Of Galena.
Since it is pleasure at all times to show their
goods, and believing they can suit both as regards
price and quality. they hope not TO be forgotten by
the ladies'. Will you call at Hams & Hollub's
Variety Store, and examine and satisfy your
selves.
Groceries,
Boots,
Shoes,
Hardware,
QueenSaUdre,
Cutlery, &C., &c.
Call and examine for yourselves, opposite the
New Saloon on Main street, Potosi, at
HAINEs & HOLLUB's.
July 25th, 1876 20-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
.Nuf Ced."

FSNl4E subscriber win start for New York nm the
u 10Th of August. All notes and accounts dus
previous to that time, must be attened to or cos,
will be made; a word to the wise &c.
Jelly 25, 1916. o0,f
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Literature "a Tcras.--rhe Texans are said
10 be very s,udiOUs people. Aside iron news
papers. the most of their printing, however.
is done upon paste boards. with the ace Of
spades for title page.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
Married.,

In Prairie du Chen. on the 10Th ult.. by
H. Baldwin, ESQ.,. Mr.. jeremiah Kings
ley with Miss Ann Hurd.
Away has flown this prairie bird;
Her name will never more be Hurd.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

u The New York lean Of 100000. at 6
per cent interest was recently taken at pre-
MUM Of nearly FIRE pr esai, the State reeeis-
ing Ss00,9SS so.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Or The trial o: Cap, A. Draue, formerly
Of the 5lh Infantry. has resulted, We hear, in
his dismissal from the army. and the sentence
has been confirmed.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

0Aio Rirer.-At Wheeling. on Tuesday,
there were Ave feet water in the channel.
Al Pittsburgh, on the same day. the river
had four feet Of water 10 The channel.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

u There is a rumor in some Of the New
York papers that the Department, Of Stale has
been offered TO Mr.. McLane. and tia, his an
swer is expected BY the mex, steamer from
England.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Fire al Elyria.-We learn that on S0nday
morning last sboui5 O'Clock the house of Mr..
A. Cougar Of Elyris was totally destroyed.
Loss about l00o.-[Clevs Herald.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Fie.-The large beds,ead factory on the
Pa,roon's Creek. Albany, was destroyed by
FIRE ond Monday nigh, last. The loss and a.
mount Of insurance, if any, not stated.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
Dissolution.

YTHE co partnership hsrstofore existing be-
tween James VI. OTIS and John NJ. Ons,
undsr the name Of ]. NJ. Otis, Is this day dIssolv-
ed ny mutual consent. All demands due the iais
firm are payable TO james NJ Oiis. ana al oe-
mands against il will be paid BY him.
JAMES NJ. OTIS,
JOHN II. OTIS.
Lancaster, June 6, 1876.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

o. The York, pa Republican says that
the rot has appeared among ,6s early potatoes
IN thar vicinity.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Hotel keeper, at the Union Hotel lately occupied
by Nd. Lagfave, Main street, Beetown, w. T.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

Bad economy To buy gold watch key on
credit 10 wind up wood with.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01

NIB. Tie business viii be enntieued al ihs
old staad in Lancaster, By James VI. Gus, qShsIs
all thai are indebted TO the lste firm are &c nss'sa
10 make immediate paymeai-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
Mysterious Case of Murder.
PETERSBURG, Va. Saturday, }
I,,Iu n yQfe Z

july
A remarkable Murder. the only one perpe-
lraled for gain in this community during many
years, has, doubtless. been committed here
Mr.. Adolphus Muir. of this County, young
man of great moral worth, connected with
circle of highly respectable and numerous re-
lalions, disappeared on the Cd of Feb.
ruary last. He had with him. upon leaving
the honse of his brother, Of This County,
(DInwiddie,) more than $4,000 in money and
bonds. II connot be ascertained that he was
ever seen afierward. except at the house Of an
acquaintance 10 that neighborhood.
Three letters. however, were received by
his bro,hef-John A. Muir-purporting TO
have been written by as many different indi-
viduals,-but all evidently in the same hand
,oriting. The first of these letters, written,
as il Uas pretended. at bis request, stated that
he intended 10 go 10 New York; the second,
written under his signature. but not III his
hard writing. affirmed tina. he was in New
York. and about TO 60 to Missouri; the third,
written over fictitious name, Informed his
friends that he was probably drowned in the
Mississippi. How long it was after the re-
cep,ion of his letter, about the LIST June, be-
fore the bereaved family entertained the suspi-
cion of murder do not know.
Upon investigation, made by deeply ex-
cited community, the conviction in the midst
of all is, that he never left his own immediate
| neighborhood.
read the three original letters last evening.
They evince so much ingenuity mingled with
so much oversight, that was almost inclined
TO furnish exact copies of them. 1t appears
Ina. they prevented suspicion among his mum.
erous and intelligen. relatives for nearly five
months. Yet upon a close examination and
comparison of them the most ordinary mind is
instantly convinced tha, the whole is an ingen.
ious fabrication. To account for the return Of
his horse, he was thrown; gentleman of his
standing would not be expected to walk into
town, he was fortunately overiaken by gen.
tleman in buggy to account for not writing
himself, his hand was sprained by the fall to
account for not writing in his usual hand when
in New York, his hand was still painful; to
explain the reason of his being murdered in the
West. he was seen TO have large sums Of
money; and TO end the tragedy. he certainly
was drowned in the Mississippi, because hal
was found floating with his name in it,.
| Yours, &c.
! ~ A private note TO US mentions that the
gentleman suspected of the murder is connect
ed with some of the oldest Virginia families.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
JOSEPH JENKINS.
REUBEN THOMAS.
august l, 1916.

Barber and Hair Dresser, BsetOwu, Wis Terry,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01


Canal across the Zsthmus of Panama
Journal of the Fraklin Institute condenses a
report on the subject of a ship canal across the
Isthmus of Panama. made by Mr.. Garella, an
Engineer sent out TO survey the ground by M.
Guizot, the French Minister. The report is
said 10 evince great professional ability In the
Engineer. We gather the following facts
from a summary of the results made by the
Journals.
"Tha whole length Of the proposed Canal.
from iss Northern outlet on the Atlantic near
Chagres, to its Southern outlet or the Pacific
near Panama. is 47A miles; and the distance in
a straight line between the two towns is 40 60
miles. The mean level of the Pacific, az the
terminus of the line, is 81 feet above that of
the Atlantic, the highest tides in the former
rising 90 feet, and in the latter OILY l6 inches.
"On account OF the hight Of the inerven.
ing ground, i, is said the popular idea Of a
thorough Gu, is out of the question. The ma
iural summit is ten miles from the Pacific
ocean, and AGO feet above it. it IS proposed to
reduce the summit TO height of 1876 feet above
the sea, by tunnel | 4 miles in length, and
to overcome the ren aiming elevation. by means
of 36 lif locks, Is upon the Southern and Is
upon the Northern side of the sommit. The
tunnel is TO be through rock, in the form of a
Go,h;c arch. Its high. being l2l feet. and its
extreme width. with a towing path, 60 l.2
feet. By such reduction of the summit it is
shown mai an ample supply Of water can be
commanded, and Throughout may be sub.
sti,u,ed Cor the tunnel, bu, at an increased ex-
pense.
"The estimates ars made for Canal Of d.
mansions suitable Tor ships Of 1900 tons burih-
en-. The lock chambers are to be 2l0 feet
long and 46 q fee, vide. The width Of the
canal on the bottom &C feet. at the water sur
face 1874 feet. g. the dep,h % feet. The total
cos, of ,hework including its terminal ha'bors,
is estimated al about twenty-five millions OF
dollars. and the time required to complete il
ten years.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-01
ey likewise offer for sale choice lot of
READY MADE CLOTHING,

purchased this spring as cheap for cash as any
house in the mining country.
To the ladies who have favored with their
custom, we tender our sincere thanks, and assure
them, If they will call at the variety store of the
undersigned, they will find this side OF Galeaa an
elegant and complete assortment of
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

SOUND STEAMBOATS,. The rapid improve
ments in steamboats,, and the possession OF SO
large number OF excellent boats in New York,
are the source of much pride to New Workers
In no quarter has improvement been more mark
ed than upon the Sound, nor there more eff
icient boats any where We allude to this sub
ject now, for the purpose of noticing the per-
Torrance of the Atlantic, Capt. Dusten, which
returned this morning from Boston, after one of
the most dangerous passages of the season. Speed
is nothing in comparison to the good sea- going
qualities the Atlantic has been found to possess.
The Worcester, Capt Bacon, has not missed her
trips and the past three days have given another
proof that in storms or calms, this line forces its
way through, with almost equal regularity w
Y. Express of Tuesday.
During the last ten days, while these boats
have made their regular trips, there have been
repeated failures on the Stonington route.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

CRITICAL PosITIoN. During Monday night,
as party oil criminals, released on pa ole of hon
or. TO go to vote in the several Election Dstri. cts
of this City, were crossing the River on raft.
the tide and wind bearing too heavy upon them,
the raft drtted almost upon reefof rocks in Hurl
Gate. The poor criminals, seeing their danger,
began to cry for help, alarming the whole vcini
ty around by their cries and had not Mr.. Dun
lap, the keeper OF Hur- Gate House. came to their
rescue, most OF them if mol all would have evil
IDENTIFY persisted. Aid Benson, o: the Third Ward
had many of them arrested at Howard street at
terward.-.V. Y. Tribune
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

ted republican, Nathaniel Macon, of North Car
DINA, had great aversion to debt. When dy-
ing, he called his doctors and paid their bills,
and sent for the undertaken and paid his funeral
expenses.
This is match for remarkable instance of
serupulosity in late Virginia member Of Con-
gress, who, being on his death-bed, sent for one
Oh his colleagues, to receive his parting injunc-
uons. After debating a few directions re-
spechg his worldly affairs, and few lines
to his wife,-"0ne thing more," added he,
selzlng his friend by the hands. g If you
WISH | should die 10 peace, promise me that
small not be buried at the public expense
nave lived strict construc ZIONIST all my life,
and living or dead | will never sanction an
unconstitutional measure"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

FoRTIFYING MEXICO. The N 0. Courier,
of the evening of Oct %, says:
I'VE have been informed on good authority
that the Mexicans are certifying the city OF Mex
leo with great care; to detray the expenses of
which the government had levied forced con.
tribufion.''
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

A party OF come-outers from the order of Odd
Fellows have lately been giving, in some Of the
country towns, an exhibition OF the secrets of the
craft. Two days last week they performed at
Hopklnton; and on Thursday morning were thr-
own into an odd predicament by finding that all
their regaiia had been secretly removed from its
place OF deposit 1t was subsequently discovered
that the whole apparatus had been translated TO
the distance of a mile or so and burnt to ashes!-
Boston Traveller.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

u favorite cat, belonging to family at
Hovingham, having lost her kittens, Of her own
accord adopted chicken of the pheasant fancy
breed, which was domesticated. The chicken
appeared highly pleased with her nurse and puss
on capturing mouse or obtaining any other food
carefully carries it to the chicken, which has i'm
bibed many of the peculiarites of the cat and the
two now lie comfortably together, puss putting
her paw over the bird to protect 1t from harm.
Yorkshire Gazette.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

MORE SOLDIERS WANTED. The Philadelphia In-
qurer learns from gentleman who has just returned
from Nv ashngton, that the Government has determined
to issue re4uisiton for troops from tie States
that have NOT YET furnished their proportion The rcqoi-
sitoa will ne made in the course of iea DAYS.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

TURN OuT.-Mr. Lover, at the dinner given TO him
IN Boston, the other day made punning allusion to
the 'Boson teapary" of the oden time, which he said
was what they call in Ireland "tea .and-iurn-out" al
fair, only with this difference, that there were tspo par
ties concerned; King George said tea and the Boston
boys SAID turnout" So say the Wing, Of Massa
chusetts Furn out yourselves from your house, aud
places ofbusness TO the polls; and oui your neigh
bors who will not " turn out " themselves without sour
assistance
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

Town REPRESENTATIVES, One Of the most i'm.
porant duties of Election day is the choice Of Repre-
sentatives from the various towns and cities Divided
as parties are into three four distinct organizations
with the disturbing influence of local and personal pre-
JUDGES, great and discretion are necessary in the
selection of candidates When fairly nominated no
Wing should refuse 10 for the candidates but from
honest convictions of duty The man who refuses his
vote for candidate who is in the main representative
OF his views OF public policy from personal antpahy
or frivolous or abstract reasons, throws away his whole
political influence and neutraze tuat of other vo-
ter. We trust that the Wings in the several towns will
appreciate the Importance of nominating good candi
dates and OF adherng 10 them with fidelity and zeal =
Let no idle spiIs" upon local general questions that
cannot he decided by the Legislature, interfere with
fair choice OF Representatives.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

DANiEL WEBSTER. cir. Webster has fixed an ear
~ day in December for the dinner rendered TO him by
the citizens Of Philadelphia. Ii IS understood that Mr.
Webster will review at eng 9Th he course and policy Of
the administration The Sd Of December understood
10 be the day nam'd.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

0 Some OF the Boston papers contain notice Of the
disappearance of horse dealer from New York who
was known to have had large sum of money in his
possess on Many surmses were afoat to the occa-
on of this apparently mysterious event but the gener-
al opinion seemed to be tal he had met with foul
play. The mystery has however been CLEARED up, he
having been found unframed in Leverctt street jail,
slere he was lodged for debt
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-11-06

THE GALE AT KEY WEST. The engineer OF the
Government Works al Key West says that all the pub
lie works have been destroy ed the loss to the engineer
department cannot be less Than $4,000. Even ba.
bette carriages, mukets and crowbars from the fort
were found IN the middle of the town. Four men who
were IN t1fe barracks fost; fiEh was saved by
clingng to the wheel of 6pounder after drifting three
hundred yards toward the bospiral'
AT the light house every thing has been swept away
leaving not vstge to mark where the house stood =
The keepers family and friends, fourteen in number,
persisted.
Commodore Sloat, who was on board the o. s. brig
Perry writes that in the morning of the day when they
ashore, they found themselves surrounded with
wrecked vessels; and that of the vessels lost TWEEN
ty men out of twenty one, who were on board