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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Cen. Gaines.

II is impossible 10 read the letters Of this
time worn veteran to the War Department
wisnou, coming, however reluctantly, to the
10 the last drop, full. IL is TO be regretted
that circums iances rendered the publication Of
the evidence of this fact, necessary. To use
his own phrase, he has no grey hairs. save
those that have whiteDed in the service Of his
country. He should be regarded and treated
with The veneralion that is due 10 the past; for
the crumbling ruins of the patriot who has
served her long and with jealous devotion and
unspotted honor, should be sacred. No good
can result from courts to enquire into the pat.
riotic errors of his infrmi.y-for TO the latest,
though the chill has reached his head, i. has
not touched his heart, he has had but one wish
Ito offer his aged bosom once more 10 de-.
fence of his country The idle and unthink-
ing may discover ia the in6rmities which age,
toll and hardships incurred for his country,
have brought upon him, subject for ribald
Jest or a heariless censure: bot better men
will have better thoughts, and will see in the
lettering columns of that crumbling temple Of
patriotism and honor; whose altar burns pure.
~ and brightly to the last, a theme for rever-
ence and admiration. Were it possible. we
would hope that the old hero might never
know that The country of his love grew young
er. as he grew older. and that her heart ceased
TO bea, quickly and fast when his victories
v ere named. He would die of the thought.
His retirement, seems TO be inevitable; it
should be an honored one-crowning man.
hood Of glory with an age of dignity and
peace.-Norih American.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Extract from a New York letter to Phila.
delphia -" am glad to understand thai Pro.
fessor Morse is likely to become millionaire
from the success Of the Electric Telegraph
He is entitled 10 one half of all lis earnings.
1t is seldom lha. a discovorer of so great and
new power realizes much but glory from its
application. am indeed happy to believe
that Professor Morse, who is one of the mos.
amiable and deserving men IN existence, has
a prospect Of using the lightning as an alche.
my TO sransmute his genius into gold.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Or Some school boys were engaged one
day very busly in trying to stop the waters Of
a little spring from boiling up and flowing
away. If they succeeded 10 stopping one
vent, the waters were sure TO burst forth, riled
and muddy, from some other channel. After
trying in vain for some time, an old man. ven
cradle for his gray hairs and flowing beard.
and leaning on his staff, came along and told
the little boys tina, they could no, seal up the
fountain, thatibe waters were there and would
burst forth. So i, is with the springs of the
heart. there are thousand feelings and pas
sions that dovelope themselves in early life,
which. until they are tainted with crime, are
pure. If the courses of The earliest and pure
feelings Of the heart are smo,hayed by i'll
treatment, by negligence, or any other cause,
feeling is not extiDguished powers of the
soal still exist, they must find ven. through
some channel; and instead of flowing in clear
streams of truth, they burs, out and roll on in
another course, riled and turgid By unhallow.
ed passion. b.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
CARD

THE subscriber, believing that he can ifelecied,
discharge properly the duties OF tue once o. Oos-
lector OF the County of Grant, and wishing, by Wis
ting the various parts ofthe County, at the same
time TO prepars for publication in ''The Heraldn
a more full and minute description of all tho DIFF
ersnt parts of the County aud its earliest settle
ment SO as to gise additional interest and value to
his Journal, offers himself as candidate at the
next election, for the Office Of Collector of the
county Of Grant
JAMES NJ. GooDHIIE.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Imported Stoek,--Mr. Welch living on Lit.
tie Gran. River. about seven miles uor,hwes,
Of Lancaster, has just returned rom England,
with some of the finest stock he could find in
those realms. He has two years old Dur
ham bull, red & white. thar beats old John him.
self; also two superb yearlng heiiers. of the
same breed, aud several very fine wooded
sheep. Mr.. WEIGH could no, have done our
county greater service, than he has by this
importation. Whether or no, he will be repaid
for his large expenditure in this behalf or not,
he deserves the thanks and The hes, wishes OF
every farmer in Gran, county.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Estate of Francis De Lassauir.

NOTICE is hereby given that Sebastian o. n
In by the Probate Court of Grant Co., W.
has been duly appointed Administrative OF al an
singular the goods cha,tles and estate o. fraheH
De Lassaulx late or Grant County Wisconsin
Territory, deceased, interstate, all persons naVih.
,bsn 10 the undersigned at his Office al Bee
,own ia said County with six months from ins
date hereof, and all persons indebted to sal"
Estate are notified to make immediate payment
SEBASTIAN sOSER, Admr.
Beetown, G. c., w. T., June 10th 1870 10 n
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
For Ms Herald.
The Spring.
ID. CAMBRIDGE

sRne >prsug.
Mr.. EplroR:-I am endowed with the
strange gift OF understanding every syllable
uttered by the voice of Nature. II matters
not whether !, be the deep toned .hunder---Ihe
bass Of natures grand orehesira-or the
hoarse notes Of the sea, swelling ia their
strength aud fuilness--,he plaintve sounds of
the wind-or the silvery tones Of the brook,
oil is a language understand aud fully COM
prehond. Now aso happened, that the other
day was standing by the spring (sll your
readers. especially those who live in Lancas-
ter. know wha, spring mean) and heard it
.usieriug some bitter complaints sgains, the
good people of Lancaster. for whose benefit il
is daily pouring out It's cool, bright, sparkling
waters. Il complained Of being left exposed
to the filthy wallowiag of the swine thar
swarm tie streeis---and il asked me the cues
ton 10 plain terms how the good people of
Lancaster could always expect il to throw out
clear water when the very fountain was ac-
cessible TO oil the quadrupeds who fsli dispos-
ed TO cool themselves off by plunging into
clear, cool water. II complained Of various
things, too, which have not time TO mention
Row. And then il said if would call the at
,eniion Of the good people of Lancaster to its
add Try to persuade, them 10 wall
i up, SO that all The filthy animals tha, walk
he streets, eoald not ,cGls fRfo II, i, would
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
William Megee's Estate.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE is Thereby given that by viltue of
In license and authority to ms given by the
Probate court Of Grant county, in the Territory
of Wisconsin, shall sell at public auction TO
the highest and best bidder, for cash. at the OUT
ward door of the court house in Lancaster, in
said county. on the Is: Monday of August next.
the following real estate of William Mcgee, late
of the county of Hendricks and State of Indiana,
deceased, viz: the west half of the southwest
quarter of section -four, township four, range three
west in said Grant county, containing eighty
acres, to satisfy the debts due from said estate of
said deceased and the costs and expenses OF set
Ting said estate.
ELLISON mcgee,
Administrator.
June %, 1876. 1914
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Pigeoa.--1hese diggings, about three
miles southwest Of Lancaster, although known
10 be rich in lead ore. have been l.lle worked
for msuy months past. Within few days,
however. two or three rich creviees Of ore have
been opened there. There 10 reason to be.
lieve tina, the range runs east, crossing Pigeon
creek and connecting with Grab. There 10
ground worthy The attention OF prospecters.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Harper, who shot Meredith, at Inde-
pendence, has been fully committed to
stand his trial for murder in the first de-
gree. The only cause alleged for the
deed is jealousy. which, from all we can
learn, is totally unfounded
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Estate orPafrick DORIAN deceased

NToTICE Is hereby given to all'ths creditors Of
re ss;d deceased. that the undersigned al
,.,;n st,sl,d at the Office Of the Judge
Of Probate. ofIhs County OfG rant, aaa TelF.o !y
az Wisconsin IN the town o. Lancaster 10 s sSh
County on the 18Th day q say hsn'' s,i95ea 10
u.,e I'D prssent their demands for adjustment
aiteno, an fsw FRANCIS BRADY
Administrator ofsaid Estate. -.
patch Grove, June Goth 1916. i9-s-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

"Blash not now" said 40 Italian 10 a
young friend whom he saw issuing from a
gambling house, "you should have flushed
when you went in"
How much heart-burniug shame - how
many sears-how many moments Of bitterness
might be avoided il we would suffer ourselves
10 see as clearly before the commission of
wrong act. as we are compelled BY our innate
monitor. conscience, 10 see afterwards.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
WIS CON SIN Re r A L D .

sing me song. made the promise, and it
sung me one of the preltest songs have
heard for long time. to the air of Aud
Lang Syne." Perhaps shall write that song
on, 10 full for The benefit Of the readers OF the
Herald. Yours, &c.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Trespassers Beware |!

A LII persons are hereby cautioned not to Dig
IN upon, or cut timber or wood upon, or 10 carry
or take away from, the S. E. Or, of Sec ~ 1
R. w. any trees, logs, wood, Or rail cuts; OF 70
trespass on said tract of land III any manner wna.-
ever; as said land and all that is in it and on IT'S
my property. iSAAC GREEN NooD..
June Goth 1876. lo-u
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Taken Up

Dy the subscriber ter days aga. mtes ga
* 81 Pl,t-s liver. on the road leading nom
isneas,ss w. r., TO Galsns III, brown a -.
about Is hands high, ih small star % toe '0..-
rad. abou, or years Cd, has three SHOES o'
ss,5 = tame in his left fore leg. The owasf vi,
nlssse Yrovs property, pay charges and take s''''
'O''- wM. RICHARDSON. :
Jpss IL 1916. On. fee S2pd.l lf-A'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
june %. 1876.
McCLOUD s. WHEATON,
Druggists and Chemists,
Corner of Chestnut and Fourth sts., St Louis.
NOTICE.

THE Trustees Of the Lancaster School Town
ship, and all others are respectfully requested o
assemble with their teachers and pupils at the
Courthouse, at 9 O'Clock, on the 9TH of July. An
address is expected. and collation. Prer'aed oy
parents and friends who may attend on the occa-
so, June 90.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
Far he Herald.

Tor nc AtFaIH.
MIR. EDlToR--l regret that earlier engage
ments will prevent my attendance with you
al the celebration on the 4,h of Jolly, TO serve
as chaplain. love the day and the glorious
cause il commentaries, not the less; and hope
iha. all who can attend. will aid in honoring
il. Yours,
ID. CAMBRIDGE.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Saeriiegs.-The Western Star relates, iha,
one night ia May last. church at Geneva
w. r.. was entered br one Of its own mem
bers in regular standing. with some seamsn.
The member slipped out leaving the seaman
licked up in the church. The seamen being
arrested. the affair now stands al issue.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

q e. LEWIS & CO., Potosi, have just receiy-
- ed per steamer Atlas, a complete assert.
ment of Iron and Steel; 500 bushels Plastefers
hair; and large LOT of assorted merchandlze'aH
Of which we offer to the public at small advance
Potosl, June 90. 1916.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
OFFICE OF New ORLEANS PIcAyUNE.
Tuesday, Noon, Jnne ID. !.

Tuesday, Noon, Jnne I'd.
By the barque Louisiana. Capt. Willis, we
have advices from Vera Cruz 10 the 25ih ulto,
FIVE DAYS later than those bro't by the Theius.
The Louisiana sailed in company with the
Helen Mcleod. leaving no American Vessel
in port. Brig Petersburg for New York, sail
ed on May 2ls,, blockade Of Vera Cruz COM
menced on the goth. fifteen days being allow.
ed all neutral vessels in port TO load and de-
part. By order of Mexican government A..
merican Consuls affairs had to be closed. All
American citizens were 10 leave on The 26th.--
On tina. day the consul expected TO 60 on
board the steam frigate Mississippi. The
Rarilan frigate arrived on the 25th, and a
sioop found lying or the port, got off in haste
to prevent being seized. The day they sailed,
news reached Vera Cruz that Mazallan Con
the Paciic) had pronounced against Paroles.
Gen. Alvarez was still carrying on his hostile
preparations in the South part of Mexico. A
repor. was in circulation tina. Gen. Paroles
intended TO leave the city Of Mexico at the
head of more troops TO reinforce the army OF
the North. Great animosity existed against
American Volunteers. increased by the news
of the second action of the 9Th and 9th. En-.
ormous forced loans had been imposed upon
the Clergy by the Government. The Clergy
had declared i.selftoially unable to get the Me.
tropoitan churches prepared TO furnish subsi-
dies of $4,000 per month; Churches of Me-
choacan, 5000; of Pueblo. 100000; of Guada-
laxara, 10000; of Durango, $4,000; of O.
axaca. 5000 These great sums show tina,
the President is determined TO prosecute tn 9
war with energy. Senior Gondey has been
arrested by the Government. Gen. Almonie
has made formal resignation of his mission to
France.
In regard to Paroles putting himself at the
head of the army. the FL Repubhcano says i
is uncertain whether ne will repair to the Rio
Grande or TO Vera Cruz. He would leave
the Capital as soon as Congress assembled.
Accounts of the disastrous actions of the 9th
and 9th had been received at the Capital. and
appeared in the official journal. They are more
accurate than Mexican bulletins generally, and
do credit to Arista. The news was received
with regret; bu. with determination to fight
the war ous
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

Strike yourself !ead.--Minsral is now
selling a, sci per thousand. Loaler! go and
strike yourself lead. There is one lying for
you. Strike like lightning; but don, knock
your lead "nto GIN shop"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
The Halls of the Montezumas

HEAY be furnished with Young Hickory ou'
W If aay ofihs people o. Grant county San'
roos na,srial for baildns. si them sslI aa ea-
mine he 6ns assortment Of PINE LUMBER u
$3.50 LEWIS 4 COss. .
June 1916
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

"sfiteh in Time The following toast was
given by General ]. s. Tyler al the recen,
dinner of the "Ancient and Honorable Arille.
ry Company" in Boston
"The american Idylor-He has taught the
Mexicaus, who have punned upon his name.
that he knows that stitch in time saves nine."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

tr.riEe acknowledge the receipt Of rain
storm from Head Qosfiess-alsc Pebble Doc
umenis from Hoo. NJ. l.. Msrin, NJ. Z.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27
ia correspondent has sent Us some yer,
ses, commencing thus:
j" ] wish I was a hustle

=" Iwish was bus,ls.''
This ambitious author ought to 60 10 Bet.
any Bay with Iaigo Jones, whose curiosity
led him into the private apartments Of oueen
Victoria.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-27

The Battles Of the eth and 9Th Of May receirea
an the City o. Merico-Hoaors TO .arssta =
Menico determined to carry on the Var
Demands on Churches-Mouemen Of Pare
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14
MISSOURI.
.s4,97s.I75

The new CONSTITUTION adopted by the Conven-
ton just adjourned and which will probably be
ratified by the People, to whom it is to be submit
ted, provides for the choice of Representatives to
the Legislature every second year, and half Of the
Senators every four years. the ratio of representation be
cetaned by dividing the whole number of permanent free
white inhabitants by 100 No bishop priest clergyman
teacher Of any religious persuasion eligible to office while
exercising the functions Of his calling and Senators and Rep
resentaves shall not be appointed civil Offices in the State
The Assembly shall have power prohibit the inoduc
ton Of slaves for SALE of any slave offspring Of slaves
from rogn countries the Assembly shall pass laws for the
punishment those who slaves nhumanly slaves prose-
cuted for capital crimes shall be tried by jury and any per-
who kills mains slave shall be punished though
the offence were committed free white person. The As
semby shall not have power grant divorce any
Any person participating in duel shall be disqualified from
holding civil office, and the survivor of duel shall be charge
able with compensation for the wife and children of the man
san The Governor to hold Office four years. and be ineli-
gble for the next focr vacancy be filed by cleo
on The Supreme Court consist of three Justices APP
pointed for twelve years. with power issue and try original
remedial wrs and their salaries shall be reduced during
their terms of appointment The State be divided into
circuits and the electors thereof to choose the circuit Judges
for years these circuit courts courts of chancery shall
have power to grant divorces Each county be not
than twenty miles square, have its court The clerks
and judges be elected by the people Any Judge in the
State TO be removed by address of of each House
the Assembly The proceeds Of 900 Of land grant
ed to the State by Congress in ls4I to be appropriated
peetualy TO the purposes of educaonee and equal pub
lie schools be established throughout the State by
gsate No paper money bank be incorporated and
issue bills except the Bank of Missouri and its branch
corporation charter be granted which majority Of
the Assembly cannot at any time snnul stockholders he
held in their individual and private capacities the State
to be partner in any corporation no lotteries The last
tcle Of the Constitution the eeventh) broad declaration
Of rights, founded the maxim that all political power is
vested in and derived from the people.-Bosfon Post.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14
WAR FOR OREGON.

II has been suggested in distinguished quarters that the
Territory Of Oregon worthless II has also been said
both sides Of the Atlantic that the territory long be
governed either from Westminster Washington but that
i win require separate government Of its own. If either Of
hese assertions be true war; in this age Of civilization
determine the title to Oregon, will be monstrous and im-
pious beyond any ,cager Of battle in history The follow
ing from ancient newspaper will fifty illustrate the
folly Of both nations that engage In oson Daily Adr
CLuMrr and CLop, two surly clowns
As recfng home one night
Prom sIeheuse where their sappy crowns
They'd soakd in ssdning plight
While all the azure-iinted sky
Spread IFS clear expanse
And all the glitering train on high
Scem'd Der their heads to dance
Quoth Clump to Clod, 81 tell thee what,
90 only wish that
As much good pasture land had got
CAS- can see blue sky"
And L. quoth Clod TO Clump, should like
Thy wish to beat by far,
And have, to prove a weather. tyke,
!" An for every STAR
"Ah but says Clump, "to weed them all
"What pasture could be wound ,"
Enough" says Clod, :" vor great and small
ED weed them on thy ground"
What and without my leave !" says Clump
cay, that would, says Cloddy.
Quoth Cump, :" then thee my hide shall thump,
!" Or will bump thy body"
So tot they went, both Clump and Cod,
As fast as fist could tag,
Till both lay sprawling on the sod,
And scarce fist could wsg.
Now where's your oxen, Clod," says Clump'
And where" says CIod, "your ground "
Both sghd, and, carcase rais'd rtmp,
In vain for both lookd round
Then, shaking hands, they cursed all jars,
And all decsivng eyes
That looked for in the stars,
And pasture from the skies,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

New York TEsrrr CmuRcH, within ninety-one years
has given about $500 600 in money to churches IN the
city, IN addition to one hundred and four lots Of ground 70
Columbia College, foy,hree lots 70 g. Marks, twenty
lots 70 the Protestant Episcopal Society," twenty-five lots 70
scs Church, three lots to the Church On st. Esprit six
s 70 81 Michscs, four lots TO s. Jamess and hirtywo
lots to st. Georges me whole estate Of Trinity Church i
estimated at $50, 600, 600.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

STATISTICS OF COMMERCE. AND REVENUE,
OF THE UNITED STATES.
For The gears 1912, 1874, and is45, conipiiet
from The Report Of the Secretary Of The 1rea
sury December Sd, fS45.

Y 4
The Reportsof the Secretary Of the Treasury,
made to Congress At the commencement Of the pre-
sent session, which has just issued from the gov
eminent press, is one of the largest (perhaps the
very largesD documents that ever emanated from
that Department. The report, with the accompany
ing statements, form volume Of 957 printed pages.
More than 700 pages are occupied with the I" alb
stracs of answers to circulars of the Secretary
relation to the Tariff. These answers are SO par
tal and imperfect as to render, in our opinion,
the information which they contain of very little if
any, practical utility. There is, however, much
most important information in the other two hun
dred pages Of this mammoth document. The sum
and substance Of this information we have. endea-
vored to compress into series of short tables We
now present portion of these tables to the conside-
ration of our readers, and we recommend them to
their serious attention, containing information OF
the highest importance to every class of the COM
munity in the present alarming juncure Of our for
eign relations.
TThe remaining Tables, &c. viii be published
as soon as practicable.
TABLE H. alue Of The principal articles Of TO-
reign g,'oscth and manufacture imported into
The United STATES IN the gears 1912, 1874,
and 1885,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

The year ls43 has been omitted in this and the
subsequent tables, because, owing to the change
cal year, the returns made under that year include
nine months only.
TABLE H.-ShoDing the aggregate amount Of
Uainc Of imporfations from uarious countries
into the United States during 1912, 1874,
and 1645.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

The great rss in The Dismal Swamp last fall had drvsn
great numbers of bears 70 ssek msfcnsnce On - II "a 9
f fsw svs killed no les than nineteen u!l-sTcwn oss'
hss;des ,sinr one alive, which tseed BY e dogs
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

REcHurTs ron rHs NAvr--Snce the nth Of June last
and up the 4th instant there have been shipped m New
York, for the naval service, nine hundred and eshsy
four hands, 12i,t
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

Mr. FRAScrs d. Nrwcoms, laae United bessss surveyor
for the State Of ooana, has besn indicted " sne
States Circuit Court at Now Orleans fcr foieNy'
amount OF the public funds il said 70 be Invotveu'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-14

EARrHaUAKR.--The New YeA Commercial Advertiser
says The nhabtsnts Of Staten Island, on Wednesday
evening" startled by the sound and motion Of an earth
quake. Our informant says hs he felt Il pecsptbly, and
heard the sound like the rumbns Of mammoth wagon upon
tho frozen earth ~