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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-11

u We have read from Grab communi-
cation rather humorous, but too long TO pub.
lish. apologising for the non attendance of
Grab at the celebration of the 4th of July at
Lancaster. Now we know Grab like book
having stood godfather at the christening; and
we are ready to be qualified that Grab was
then and there at our public table, with his
sleeves rolled up, and shoulder Of mutton in
one hand and loaf Of bread in the other.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-11

Volunteers. Captain Wiram Knowlton has
completed hiscOmpauy of volunteers, at Prai-
rie do Chen.
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WIS NSIN FL E r A L d !.
Eiectionecring.

I,iakes man with the impudence Of The
devil, to hold an elector by the button hole,
and extract from him pledge to vote for you.
The elec,or ough. TO be relieved from all such
promises on the plea of duress. Votes
thus obtained, are no, given upon an impartial
judgement of the relative qualifications of can
didates; bus they are given out of compassion
as you would give cold vicluals 10 a loosy
beggar. We hope there will no pledges given
by electors. this year. How can yon choose
the best man before the candidates are all oul2
Anything but being dlagooned by personal
Importantly, into the surrender of the free ex-
ercise of the elective franchise. Pledging
votes is little better than tuying them. There
is no freedom, no election about it. One who
is cornered, makes pledge, as he would sign
petition. to avoid making IN enemy of the
applicant, or to get rid Of him.
A man in the city of Cleveland. Ohio. won
be, of one hundred dollars, that 10 two hours
he would obtain petition signed by one hun
bred orthodox professors Of religion, praying
for the public execution of the most popular
preacher in the city. He placed the words,
abolition Of Capital Punishment" at the
head of the petition, and got bis hundred
signers-(none of whom stopped to read any,
hingsbut the capiion,) within one hour.
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18th instant saturday take measures towards relieving
somewhat the uneIamped suerngs of the people of Ie
land. The in this comprise some Of our
very first citizens merchants &o, and tho results ought
be important
Ibelieve was in error yesterday in the hat
South Brooklyn had been selected tho stoppngpaco for
the Cunsrd Jersey City is to have hem, after
all. Punch's revolution Herne Bay nothing this
event in the eyes of the Jersey Ciy-zens.
Ii going the rounds the strength Of paragraph in
the Newark advertiser" "a generally wel-iniomod
paper) that Gen Ksarny was born in Newark, is Of Irish
descent and is married the sep-daughter Of General
Clarke, Of ST. Louis,
Yesterday minute guns fred and the flags all
halfmasthe last sad tribute tho memory of the gal
liant Ringgold ..
The Steam Navigation Company has contracted for il
second ship, and yesterday the framework begun Ia
first will be ready launch about tho middle end of
month.
The Italian company to make their debut sary
next month in Linda di Cham0uHi. FED.
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From our New York Correspondent.

New YORK, Dec g. 1886
In article on military governments" the Albany
Atlas of Monday last asks the federal assaiants of the
President their eyes, reluctant look upon the
story of American victories other pages of history for
precedents General Keary and Commodore Stocktons
proceedings. 1t adds anecdote respecting departed
greatness interesting in ITSELF and conclusive the
point in issue, that must give it in its words:
'In remarks the death of Jackson before the
of errors in New York. Chancellor Walworh related
quote from recollection the anecdoe, published by the
New York Evening Post at the time,) General Jackson
had as its temporary governor assumed in remarkable
instance and most righteousy administered the judicial
functions which the Spanish colonial law had centered in
the chief magistrate The rghtuess of this exercise of
power, Chancellor Waworh had been called upon in
vestgate and strict urist and egs is the chancellor
he declared that he had found the question, which
then stgmatzed arbitrary and usurpation, be
strict consonance with the code OF nations, ana with
justice and equity"
The Bermuda Royal Gazette Of late date contains the
prospectus of company which proposes to establish
extended steam communication to be composed Of three
lines of boats arranged follows. One line from
Demarara, in British Guiana, S. A., every fortnight to St.
Thomas, touching Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, ST
Vincent Antigua &c the other also every fortnight from
Vera Cruz to the terminus, ST. Thomas taking the
way two ports in Cuba in Jamaica, Hayt Por-
Rico, &c On the arrival Of both steamers at ST. Thomas
their passengers and freight will be transferred larger
and powerful to to New York, stopping
Bermuda The sailing Of the New York line to be
timed that the boats viii reach this port in time for the
arrival ana departure oil the Englsh hnes Inns Proect ii
il can be carried (and there appears why it
should not be) will give regular and frequent steam
muncation between Mexico South America the West In
dies, United States, and Europe.
In interval of leisure, have read Buwers Lucretia.
1t is hideous book 1t up have moral of
but its moral is like Fasta penny worth Of bread to
ntoerabe deal of sackvasy of proportion If human
nature capable of such fell wckedness as the
novelist invests it with, much doubt the proprety of
shocking the of mankind with its exposure. But
there is something i'm every mans heart-an instinct
which eshim that such guilt has found its embodi
this earth and you close the book just you wake
from hord dream, with deep sensation Of relief that it
is all false.
One is scarcely able to realize the possibility of printing
machine capable (as stated in of the English papers
of press built for the London Illustrated News) of striking
of 500 impressions per hour, nearly 300 minute or
for every second OF time ...
The citizens of New York, without distinction of party
or creed are called meeting in Tsmmsny Hall on the
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Congressional.

In the Senqte to-day debate OF interest took
place on the bill admitting Iowa into the Union. Mr.
Yulee submitted amendment to of the sections OF
the bill which diverted appropriation Of half million
of acres OF land from application to internal Improvements
to educational purposes, with the view Of combining the
grant to the original purpose, The amendment was re-
ected and the bill passed it came from the House Of
Representatives. ...... ....
In the House, the debate on the war proceeded. Mr.
Gordon spoke in defence of the administration, and was
followed by Mr. Root, in opposition to the war Mr..
Bowln reoined and then the House adjourned till Mon
day next
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From our baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, Dec. "a, 1919.
FiMs Wsataer-Obssrpanes Of Christmas-TSs Baltimore
Neo York. and Philadelphia Markets.

BALTIMORE Dec. "a, 1870
FiMs Wsafer-Obs1panes Of Christnnas-Txs Baltimore.
Neio York, and Philadelphia Markets.
The weather the present writing bids fair for moN
pleasant Christmas day and in merry, moral, and APP
propriae manner viii be observed by the citizens of Bal
tmore. There is perhaps city in the Union whero
Christmas is so generally kept in Baltimore. Evea
the printers suspend thsr abors and all Of toll 10
laid by the day being devoted exclusively the promotion
of happiness according the inclination Of the head and
heart 10 mode and manner.
The mail from the north this afternoon does not bring
item of
The MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
-four duh and prices have declined. There were
sales OF about 900 bbls. Howard -four this morn
ing 81 S7k, which holders generally willing 10
take WITHOUT finding purchasers. Small sales Of City Mills
also making at the price. Wheat has also do
cned, ard quote good to prime at 30 100 cen,s
and ordinary good at 80 TO 30 cents Prime white wheat
ITO a liz cents, ... .....
At Philadelphia says tho telegraph the -four market IL
still duh and unsettled. No sales took place to-day Hold
nomnaly asking So for Pennsylvania brands, but
find order There also but little doing IN grain
Sales Of 900 bushels rcd wheat made l02
decline Yellow and white corn, new, is held IS oens
and IS cents--smal sales
There il nothing from the New York market by telegraph
to-day Yesterday there change in the -four
Sales Of GeneSee IS 62s, and Ohio and Michigan
at S. so s. 5si Georgetown and Baltimore IS i
s. 80. Meal So S7i rye -four SO rs.
Cotton is steady the prices Of the opening Of the week.
and the sales amounting to about 1900 bales per day.
Destructive FIRE BUFFALo-At half past ~ o'clock
Wednesday the New York Commercial received the FOL
lowing Geographic communication from Buffalo,
Eve have had destructive fire, and, what is still
store Of MessTs G. B. Wadbridge CO., Wholesale PRO
duce and commission merchants No % Main street, and
the two stores adjoining have been destroyed by fire. Wal
bridge and Co.'S loss is said be nineteen thousand dollars
which, happy say covered by Insurance. Tho
loss of the others down eleven thousand dollars
Ntr, Henry Bishop, bookkecper Messrs waldbrdgu
Co.. is missing; and II is generally feared that he has
persisted in the flames"
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supreme Court OF the Unltod States.
THURSDAY, December "a, 1916.

THURSDAY December "a, 1916.
R. A. Parrish esq, of Pennsylvania, admitted to
practice as an attorney and counsellor Of this court
No A. The United States, plaintiff in error, u.s. Bank of
United States The argument of this cause conn-
tinued by Mr. Sergeant for the defendant in error and
concluded by Mr.. Nelson for the plaintiff in error,
No a. Samuel Hildebun, plaintiff, u.s. Henry Tur-
ner This cause was submitted printed arguments
by Mr. Brent for the plaintiff, and by Mr.. Bib for the
defendant
Adjourned till Monday II o'clock m.
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Our worthy fellow citizen, Mr.. Charles Fenderich, has
just completed photographic portrait Of the Rev. Jas B..
Donelan, the respected pastor of ST. Matthew's church
in this city To say that Mr.. F. has admirably sue
ceeded in his task would be doing but feeble justice TO
an artist whose reputation has been long established
Thousands of persons, both at home and abroad, have
been all but personally introduced to many OF most
eminent statesmen, through the medium Of Mr.. Fs pen
ellis and the multiplicity of copies which his branch of the
art enables him to produce at comparatively trihng
cost Faithful and striking have been all of Mr. Fen
derchs previous productions, we think this last effort
equals any which have issued from his STUDIO Copies
NAV be had of Mr. c. NJ Bohn, in the vestibule of the
House OF REPRESENTATIVES..
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The Washington correspondent Of the Phiad

The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American is rapidly losing his claim to credi
bty He has started another report about which is
papaby and ourageously false He is reckless enough
to saw that on other occasion shall take the OPP
porunity to enlghen the public Of the mysterious mans
by which the election OF Mr. Pennybacker original
" brought about tracing directly to an nsdious hos
ty on the part OF Mr. Richie to vent his spleen against
Mr. Benton through Governor Mcdowell, his kins-
man" -
There is not syllable of truth in this whole state
ment We deny that we have sought TO vent ''our
spleen" against Col Benton. We would be unworthy of
our position ii did not pursue conciliaory
as possible towards all the members of the republican
party We utterly dsclam every unkind and dsrespect
full feeling towards Governor Mcdowell Very different
are our sentiments towards him and towards Col Benton
We know not what mystery attended the election of
Judge Pennybacker. We never heard suspected any,
and regard the supposition as perfectly ridiculous
Certain it is had little participation in the election
of Judge Pennybacker the author of this calumny
himself
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Dec 23-3t
CInLDREN's Book. for 1s47, for Youths all ages.

|nLDREN's Books for Is47, for Youths OF all ages.
- This day opened by f. Taylor many OF them with
numerous beautiful engravings. .".".
Little Lessons for Little Learners.
Clever Stories by Mrs Sherwood.
Child's Story Book.
Travels and Adventures of Bob the Squirrel. slr.s
Life and Perainbulations of a Mouse. ..
New Rhymes for the Nursery.
The Book of Nursery Rhymes, Tales, and Fables
Tales of the Genii. 49,. -'r. . "a. ....
Robinson Crusoe, with 200 engravings. . "a.
The Rose, affections Gift, for ISH, Juvenile Souvsair
Jack, the Sailor Boy; by Mrs. Sherwood.
Duty by Mrs. Sherwood. ..... .......t
Think before you act; by Mrs Sherwood.
The Youths Historical Gin, with forty engravings.
Classic Tales. ".. b.. =. ., Z. .
New Stories for Boys Stories for Corinnc Stories and
Poems by Mrs Gilman.
And and ornamental editions of many Of the older
books of Miss Edgeworh, Mrs. Sherwood, Mary Howit
Mrs Barbauld, &c, &c. .. -,.. ..y rHe-.
Colored toy books both English and American in great
variety #I -
French Juvenile books, small collection just imported
from Paris by ~r#"s F.TAYLOR.
Dec, % III (. a-..EgH
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,ruT.pLE Rock. for Christmas, and New Year's

S,UITABLE Books for Christmas and New years
- Gifts-Receny received at the depository oil the Btpe
Society," in Mr.. Kennedys on F. street. between ION
and lath, extensive assortment OF elegantly oonnu
Bibles Tesaments and Psalms, and copies OF the New
Testament which will be sold at the society prices
Persons wishing obtain suitable presents Tor young
friends there find those whlch are uuV g2ou o. "'
as beautiful. beo' ~
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Oak. and Confectionery.

TOHN MILLER, to Paul Kline hy who has late,
j y fitted UP his establishment, comprising store and
saloons below and up stairs for private parties, in very ell
egant manner, respectfully invites his customers and the
p1blic to call and witness the rich variety OF Christmas
cake and confectionery which he has manufactured Tor
the Christmas hoydays His assortment OF cake and con
fectonery has been prepared with great care, and of the
very best materials which he could procure and is not be
exceed by any similar establishment in this or any other
city.
lice DIT
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Ry A. GREEN, .9,actf0ncer.
rr,xxrn <x<~,sp R,Acu. IInusea mud T.Dta Mt A

i Monday the 4th of January shall sell the premi-
ses at o'clock D. M, good brick houses and lots in
snnare O6 situated on 18th street, between and streets
west being the next houses Of the Brazilian Minister'S
This property is in rapidly improving part of the city,
located fronting east and but short distance
from the War Office or the West Market. ~
Terms At sale A. GREEN,
nae 2i-eoSds Auctioneer.
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MRS HILLS 81 MISS WILSON, having removed 70
lNJ Washington will all orders in the millinery
and dressmakng line Mrs. Hills will open winter hats on
Monday, the 18th December Miss Wilson will make to
der walking riding, and party dresses vesite. sacks.
cloaks cardinals and other wrapping in the best manner
Residence Pennsylvania avenue, north sde between 9th
and 10th Streets formerly occupied by Dr. Leiberman.
call from the ladies Of Washington is solicited.
Dec 2t-3th
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New Senator from Illinois.

We are gratfed to learn that the Honorable Judge
Douglass has been elected Senator from the State OF
Illinois for six years from the 4h of March next Judge
Douglass received the nomination by the unanimous vote
Of the democratic party in the Legislature The vote in
the election stood 100 for ulge Douglass and IS for the
Honorable Cyrus Edwards, the federal candidate.
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Cnrusi,s Saloon.

(tAMILLO SIVORI will give a second and positively last
- Concert Saturday evening next December 20; in
cal part,) and by Mr. II. E. VAAs, or the nstrnncntal(
Mr. H. E VAAs who has volunteered his service for this
occasion, will preside at tho pnnoforte.
CAMLLo SIvoRI will play four pieces
l. The first part of Grand Concerto, Tin mal) COM
posed by himself. -
a. A favorite Duet from the opera "Luisa d Hammer
moor" for pianofore and violin; This piece met
phia, &c composed by G. Sivori. t..
g. "The Prayer of Moses" followed by martial theme
variations and finale the whole piece executed
upon single string; composed by Peginni
T. "The Carnival of Venice" as played by Paginnf,
with some variations of Sivori, never heard bs.
fore. ... .a -.
The Sd and 4h pieces by general desire.
Single tickets ST family tickets admit three ga fam
lily tickets to admit five, SO.
Doors open at g. Concert to commence at n.
d -.e----
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NEW YORK HOTEL, NEW YOR

NEW YORK HOTEL NEW YORK CITY.
THIS fayorte HOTEL under new management, has been
extensively enlarged by its present proprietor with
all seasons superior accommodations for
travellers Such will hereafter find both paror,
and bedrooms constantly reserved for them exclusively
JOHN B. MoNNoT, Proprietor.
Dec N-lm
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY NIGHT, DEC. "a, 1916,

CHRISTMAS DAY.-In accordance with the usual prac-
tee, and TO afford all in Office opportunity to par
take OF the festivities OF the day, paper will be issued
from this Office tomorrow
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ion to its Lam Dictionary, which defines act appro
pratng ten millions, and authorizing the employment Of
fifty thousand volunteers to be an act of indsmniiy
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0NB week mt Concert Hall.-The Unparalleled
~ success of the Shaking Quakers at Carusis Sa-
These singular people will hold their meetings every eyo
ming this week Concert Hall. lecture by Miss Dyer.
showing the rise and progress of Shakerism Price 70
cents.
Al person much and even more OF Shakersn
as though they had paid visit New Lebanon, which
would much time and money. The audience thus far
have been highly respectable and much grauhed.
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We ask the attention of readers to the appeal from
the Washington City Orphan Asylum, which will be
found in another column The object is one OF common
interest," addressing itself to all classes The present
don of their funds is such to make liberal conr-
hinton both necessary and welcome.
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1.-TWO CARTONS

Two CARTONS Of thosS cheap Cashmere long shawls,
at Sl2 So lust received from the importer and will be
sold at the above limit ID. CLAGEIl " w.
Dec. ll-2lf
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GLNotice--The McKendree Chapel Sabbath School will
hold exhibition commemorative Of the birth OF our Sa
vour, tomorrow evening, FridayD in the McKendres
church. Massachusetts avenue between 9Th and 10Th
the OCCASION and commence precisely at 81 o'clock
collection will be taken for the support of tho school
The public respectfully invited to attend TAX
h,-Unitarian Church Will opened tomorrow.
(Chrstmas) the usual hour ii o'clock Services by the
Rev. Doct Dewy. .-.a-
Gy-The Rev. ii. sieer Is expected To preach AZ tbs
Wesley Chapel on tomorrow, at ii O'Clock
o. The Rev. VIM. l.. MeCalIs VIII preach In the
Central Presbyterian church in the morning at H. and at
81 O'clock Sabbath next, 9Th instant and
thereafter will ofciatc until the meeting Of tho
presbyey at which he will be presented the permanent
pastor.
The church having been made comfortable, the invita-
ton heretofore extended TO soourners members OF Con-
and citizens generally who have been kept away in
consequence of the GOODNESS OF the building again ro-
newed
Of Baltimore, win preach in this church Sunday next,
9th instant, at IL O'clock m, and al 81 O'Clock p m
collection will be made each occasion pay for the
''A '''eN' p'"' JAMES B. DoNELAN, Pastor.
e3-MasonIc.It W III be seen that the Grand Lodge Of
resting meeting expected is hoped that the invitation
to sojournng brethren will be acce ted Dec ~
10 Mnsonic.-Ths Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons of the District of Columbia will meet in the Ma
sonic Hall, street. Saturday next the 18th instant at
10 o'clock for the purpose OF Installing the grand ON
The grand officers the grand officers elect passed
grand officers and members OF said Grand Lodge arc re-
specially requested be puncua in their attendance
Sojourning brethren ffaternally invited
D' '''''' u TIC ''' s'' H. G. WILLIAMS,
Dec 23-3t 49,. Grand Secretary
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~ The Rev. VIM. l.. MeCalIa VIII preach In th

Dy-The Rev. ii. slieer expected to preach AT tbs
Wesley Chapel on tomorrow at III O'Clock.
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C1-Unitarian Church Will be opened tomorrow,
(Chrsmas the usual hour III o'clock Services by the
Rev DncfD nNrv
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