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

is very dear everywhere: sixteen
dollars a bottle have been paid Tor Ma
deira. The greatest part Of the cham
paigne is American cider, sent to
France to be stamped and re-import-
ed, ''to gull their folks on the princi-
pie OF wooden nutmegs." At the table
d'hote it is ever Broadway" "Buffa.
TO-" "dollars," and "dollars" again.
The great amusement after dinner was
spinning knives. The old hands knew
the respective merits of each knife, to
turn, and made their bets according
ly. 1t was not always the piece "what
kills." drop Of wax or part of a small
raisn stuck upon the blade made them
slow and sure. We admired as every
one must. the pretty faces and figures
of the New York ladies. But il is a
pity they follow the abominable prac-
tice of chewing the gum of the spruce
fir, which, no debut, is one cause OF
the early loss Of their teeth; il is a
most unbecoming habit. The jaw is
kept in perpetual motion, like COW
Illuminating. So they "chew the cud
of sweet and bitter fancies." whilst
their better halves inccsantly masti-
cate tobacco. Girls IN America mar
ny young, when they Immediately give
up society and take to the drudgery Of
making buildings and pies, in which
they especially excel.-IColburn's
Magazine.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
WAsHINGroN, Oct. 18th }
1876, 7 o'clock, Pm. {

Great FSeshet on The Pot0mac.-
The Southern mail boat has Just ar
rived, nearly three hours over her time,
having been detained by an unprece-
denied freshet in the Potomac river,
which is said to exceed any similar
visitation for the past twenty years.
The mail failed to connect beyond Pc
tcrsburg, Va. This afternoon a rapid
rise commenced in the waters of the
Potomac, and in a short time it rose
over the wharves, sweeping off every
thing that would float and finally
washing away Riley's wharf to its
foundation.
The damage on the chesapeake and
Ohio Canal is said to be very great,
not only above Georgetown, but on
the cross-cut to Alexandria.
1t has occurred just in the height Of
the business season on the canal, and
lis effects will be seriously felt.
The water in Georgetown has risen
TO an unusual bright. and great damage
is said to have been done to the
wharves, as well as to the goods in a
number OF the warehouses on Water
street. Considerable damage has been
also done at Alexandria.
At the Navy Yard | learn that a
considerable portion of the Southern
ship house has been blown down.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Mr.. Morhay, the Proprietor Of
he To16on Nm or Cam 7y1erce. -

NlT. 4hOLHuV. Hc ITDptctW "
The London Hall or Commerce -
The career OF Mr.. Moxhay, as a mer-
chart, furnishes one OF the Sc, eral ex-
amples already on record of what care
and attention will do for men who
have we'll directed energies, and who
struggle for the fortune Of the
world. Originally, il was said he was
a shoemaker, and, from small begin
nings, was able, after some years Of in.
dustry. to open shop in Graccchurch
street. Suddenly, one Monday morn
ing the shoemaker's shop was turned
into biscuit-baker's, much to the an
noyance of next poor neighbor in
the same, who, it is alleged, had spurn-
ed the offer Of Mr.. Moxhay. to pay
him good price for his business
The change prospered; and joining
with the foreman Of the celebrated Lee
man, the acknowledgement started the
manufacture of biscuits for shipping
and export. and realized cousldera-
Bile independence. The biscuit bust
ness is still carried on opposite Le-
mans, but the partnership is dis'olv-
ed. Having, under these circumstan
ces, made a good income, Mr.. Moxhay
then entered into Shipping and mercan-
tile specu.ations. These also proved re-
munerstive, and, with further employ
ment of his property, he has raised a
substantial fortune. He holds several
valuable lease.hold premises in Thread
needle street, and Broad-street, which,
let as Offices, pay him well as an in
vestment. TIL within the last few
years he had several shares in some Of
our first East India merchantmen
Mr.. Moxhay is perhaps, about sixty
years of age. He is an intelligent
man, and devotcs much OF his time to
architecture, Of which subject he dis
plays considerable knowlcdge.-The
City; or, the Physiology Of London
Business.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

Lo,csH under the TariG:-The
Union of late contains glowing de-
scriptions of improvements going on
in Lowell, with an evident disappoint-
ment that the expected ruin is so long
in coming.
Have patience, gentlemen! Why,
what would you havel The tariff
does not 90 into operation until de-
cember. No foreign productions are
vet in the market under the reduced
duties. The effect Of the change thu:
far has been to lessen the usual impor'
tation Of many articles of consumption
Under these circumstances, so far as
the tariff oil ls46 can have had any un'
favorable effect upon business, it i:
merely by anticipation. Its actual eff
feet is to come. Its passage took the
whole country by surprise; and no
where was the surprise greater than al
Lowell. II found Lowell building
new mills, and enlarging their works
as described in the Union, and because
these works in the process OF erection
were not abandoned as ruins, this sapi-
ent editor quotes them as proof that the
change in the tariff is not prcjndicial
10 the manufacturing interest.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Dreadful Murder and Suicide. =

Dreadful Murder and Suicide. -
The Phila. North American says, that
dreadful affair occurred in that city
yesterday morning about I'D o'clock.
A man OF worthless character, nam
ed John G. Cook, entered the house
No. sol South Front street, and after
deliberately numbering a woman nam
ed Mary Lee cut out his own bowels
The murdered woman, who was still
young, had for several years been the
wife of the murderer, by whom she
had five or six children. She had
borne his i'll treatment, and lived in
constant dread of her life, almost from
the day Of her marriage, A year or
two ago he married another woman.
but continued at intervals to live with
his first wife. About six months ago
the latter left him entirely and marri-
ed man named Lee. A few weeks
since sister Of the deceased had
Cook arrested and put in prison for
threatening her life. A day or two a.
20 ne came out OF JalL
Yesterday morning, finding that
Lee had gone to Baltimore in one of
the steamboats, in which he is employ
ed, he eontrived to enter the house
and 90 up into Mrs. Lees apartment
unobserved. Here, in the presence of
her two younger children, re stabbed
her in the breast with large butchers
knife, entirely severing one of the large
blood vessels. The woman either fell
or was pushed down stairs to ths sec
ond story landing. 1t was here that the
landlady of the house, attracted BY
her groans, first found her. She was
unable to speak, and died in ten mimi
ties.
The murderer attempted to escape,
but finding that he could not. drew the
knife across his abdomen and let out
his bowels, portion of which he cut
of and dashed against closet door in
the room.
His wounds were sewed up by DR..
Sharpe, and he was taken on a litter TO
the hospital, where he expired. When
the room in which the horrid tragedy
was committed was entered, the two
children we have spoken of were
found standing on the floor, covered
from head TO foot with the blood Of
their unhappy and guilty parents.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

TF" A cataract has been discovered
on the river St. Louis, where it falls
into the western extremity Of Lake
Superior. which has never been de.
scribed by any geographer. 1t is said
to be second only to Niagara. The vol
ume of water is very great, and the per-
pcndicular height Of the fall one hun
dred and fifty feet.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

Canpds,6deked ducks. Mint julien,
and Ne,c York. LadieS.-Amongst
the first questions asked by ones
friends on returning to England from
an American trip are, "Have you eat.
en- canyas-backed ducks? What are
they likep Have you tasted mint
iulep? How is it madel" The can.
vas-bocked duck isa variety of the
Pochard, Fuligula Valisinoria, or dun
bird. The favour Of the meat is 10
be attributed TO the kind OF food they
6nd in the mud OF the Potomac, for.
like all the water fowl tribe, their taste
depends entirely on their feeding
Mint julep is thus ooncocled: Fresh,
raw mint, equal quantities OF brandy
aud rum, sugar, with rough ice planed
quite thin, and the tumbler filled up
with water TO the top. 1t is poured
backwards and forwards into another
amber till the whole is churned. Yet
n spite OF such connections, the total
Ibscenee of malt liquors, or any light
vines, is a great nuisance. Whiskey
nd peach brandy are placed upon the
able, and arc not charged for. !, Wine
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
The Hon. Henry Stephen For,

The Hon. Henry Stephen For,
whose fate it was to close his days IN
this city, on Tuesday last, was born IN
1871. and was the son of Gen. Henry
Edward Fox. third son Of Henry Fox,
the first Lord Holland. He was thus
the nephew of the celebrated Charles
James Fox, and cousin ofthe late ami
able and enlightened Lord Holland
We NAV add, moreover, that through
one Of his female ancestors, he inherIts
the blood Of merry King Charles H.
and consequently of Henry Nv.
In his younger days Mr.. Fox was
well known in the beaun1onde OF Lon
don as one Of a coterie of elegant, gay
and witty gentlemen of high birth,
among whom were Lord Byron, Lord
Kinnaird and others more or less eel.
ebrated in their time. whose deeds and
savings are recorded by Moore in his
Life Of Byron.
After the general peace in 1915 he
visited the continent, and by remain.
ing too long in Rome he contracted
the malaria fever, which brought him
TO the verge OF the grave and produc-
ed an effect most deleterious upon his
constitution. He then entered the d.
plomatic career, in which his advance
was rapid in consequence oil his talents
ms we'll as through the influence oil hls
noble and political connexions. lie
was the first Minister Plcoipotentiary
of Great Britain to Buenos Ayres,
from which he was transferred IN the
same capacity to Rio de Janeiro' and
thence to this Government in 1856
OF the talent displayed & his uniform
courtesy, of the amenty of his man
ners in society. it is unnecessary Tor Us
to speak. They are all attestcd oy
those who have been placed in sItua-
ton to observe him. Nat Int.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Notice to Miners

A Lii persons are requested DOT to dig or mine
IN on any part NJ the lands belonging TO the
undersigned, nor ca lands belonging to Lucius
Ashley, OF Lueius Ashley and James E. Wool
ruff. without having written permissions from the
subscriber. J. T.. DODGE.
Waterloo. Feb 2S. 1916. 5l-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
New School Books.

NOR sale at Bicknoll's In Potosi, a yn,,
choice selection OF school books of the mos
approved kinds now in use. Among which are
Sanders Reader No. ], No. 2, No. 3. and Nc
4-most admirable reading books: also Porte,
Rhetorical Reader, standard work in the school
Of Boston:
Morse's Geography and Atlas;
Goodrich's Geography and Atlas, "a very
popular work.
Adams new Arithmetic;
Smiths Arithmetic;
Roots System of Penmauship, (copy book.
neatly ruled and prepared with engraved
copies.)
Also; states; pencils; inkstands; quilts; paper;
rulers, &C.; aud in short every variety of the
newest Novels; Novelties: Tales. &C., embraced
in the embraced in the wide range of Cheap Lit.
erature.
ED. BICKNELI..
Dec a, ls45. 39-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

6P Mrs. Margaret Henry, widow
lady, threw herself from the window
Of her dwelling in New Orleans on the
10Th ult, while laboring under tenn
porary fit of insanity. She died in
about an hour.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
New Arrangement and Change
of Firm.

HROM and after the lst day Of June next, the
business Of the subscribers viii be conduct
ed under the aame and sfyle of FELTON,
BROTHERS With the change Of the firm,
they also intend to Change thsir mode Of doing
business from long credit system 70 that Of
READY PAY - their interest demands this
change, and they believe they viii be enabled 10
do 50 Fsoch better by their Customers thar il viii
eventually he better for an concerned.
Trey viii coniiaUs the 5usiuess at BEETOWN
as .asasl. With their usual variety al both PAGES
they hope 20 merit the Continuance OF ths liberal
patronage hefstofoFe 50 generously bsstnEed.
CHAMPION FELTON,.
EDWARD W. PELTOS.
Prairie "a Chisn, May -, 1886. l2-d
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

OF The preparation and sale Of to-
bacco in France is a monopoly in tn"
hands of the Government. In 1914
the amount received from the sale
was lo7.4s6, oe7 francs, the expenses
of fabrication, sale, &c., were 3o.o62,-
49e francs; the clear profit to the
Government, 77,l73,535 francs.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07


Borrowing. One of the greatest
curse. that can belal state is to be in
debt. The interest which is constant
Iv accruing, annually drains oil large
portion Of the surplus earnings oil the
people, and The wrethcedness oil the
case is greatly augmented by the TACT
that the principal-the curse ltscIi-is
not thereby removed. The debt OF u
linois is about SIS, 100000, and the
yearly interest not far from $3.50 900.
1.-THE state was prompt pay, this i'm
mense sum would be collected yearly
from the people. And what have they
90, for i,?--what- equivalent have they
recciyeds Nothing whatever Save
a few crazy headed prVecfedlmprove-
ments. we have nothing to show. Yet
we have this mons,rous load OF debt
securely fastened upon our shoulders.
The whole of this evil originated
from ease in borrowing. Legislators
went to log-rolling-log-rollins led to
borrowing-and the good, easy souls
never thought of payday. Men en-
ough were fonnd who were glad en-
oueh TO lend, aud the fact scenes to
have wholly escaped observation that
while the whole state taxes were only
about $4,000 the interest was accru-
ing fast enough 10 absorb five or six
times the whole revenue. We sup
pose the sapient Legislators probably
borrowed money year or two to pay
the interest, to illustrate the beauties
of the credit system to the fullest ex-
tent.
Now the only remedy for the evil Is a
constitutional provision against Dor
rowing, except by a direct vote OF the
people. The whole system must be
cut up by the roots, and an absolute
prohibition is the only certain safe
guard. -[Galena jeff
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Blacksnithing.

THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public
- that he carries on the above business IN al u
varioas branches. All kinds ef country nro6ocs
,,ke, in exchange for WORK. GEORGE PIKE.
Fss.rss Ia Chisn, November Z, 1874.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

n uk0ie Sermon. Beloved breth-
ern-the Scripture tells US that the
wages Of sin is death. Now, my adj
vice is. that you leave of SHINING and
strike for higher wages.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

Consumption Of the Lungs, Lirer Complaints
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Crop,
Whoopizg Cough, bnfuensa, Hoarseness,
Splitting Of Blood, Difficulty ofBrea-
thing, Pains in Tie Side or
Breast, etc. etc. etc. etc.
IN presenting this highly useful aud valuable
u medicine TO public notice as remedy fol
" Consumptionn and Pulmonary diseases n gener-
al, the proprietor has been actuated solely by the
great success attending its use in his own practice
and desire to benefit the afflicted, and would
therefore wish particularly TO impress upon the
public mind, that it is entirely different from the
nostrums daily ushered in to notice by Boosting
quacks, as 1t not only emanates from Irregular Ply
stefan. but bas also been well tested in all the
complaints for which it is recommended.
mat u stands at the head of other RENE
dies is now universally conceded. 1t has cured
thousands upon thousands-of all classes in cases Of
The most dangerously consumptive character -
And physicians Of the greatest emimnence through
out oui Whole country unhesitatingly recommend
IT as the most powerful curative of Pulmonary dis
eases in the whole range Of Pharmacy. The sale:
in the Western States have TINS far been unpara-
elled and the most gratifying proofs Of it's efficacy
have been ;eceived from every place where il ha:
been used For sale by BIcKNELL & Co.,
Agents, Potosi W. T.
ErLook out for spurious limitations.
The true and genuine WIsrAR's BALsAM Is solo
in St. Louis, Mo-, by PHELPS g. BLAKEsLEY, cor.
ner OF Sd and Chestnut streets. Also for sale in
Southern Wisconsin, by the following Agents -
+. Bayley & Co., Platteville; II. ID. Pulford Min.
eral Point; Bfownell e. Carson, Dodgeville; Ed
win Bicknel, Potosi; Z. w. PeIton & Co, Prai-
rie du CHEN; J. NJ. Otis, Lancaster; and by re
spectacle druggists and dealers in every town and
city throughout the western states and territories
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

DoRk, Flour, Com. Wheat, Oats, Bus,sr. or
a Eggs are wanted in exchange for Rsos sc-
count AID Produce Notes The new wear eouaspr
upon us;-don't fcsget the time ana prnnise :-h1,
should yoc fail. ws Tegre; 70 say, yossl see sam
Norris cut that way
:. NAE E. LANGwoRTiTY.
fo.~s', November =. iS46.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
OK Power.

FTyHE subscribes living or eish, miles from
IL Lancaster, on the road 10 Prailie da Chien.
keeps good teams and wall be ready on short 40.
tiee, select and haul lumber from Warnef's
mil, wherever wanted, o. to do other teAmins,
cheap for easa.
c. UNDERWOOD.
su.ls; l, lsse. Sl-iy.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
FIRE. FIRE.! Firell!
PUBIC NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby notified not to mine
IA or dig upon the following tracts of land witn-
out written leave or permisspn from the owner. or
;. NJ Langworthy, at Petos, via: the r half of
w quarter, and w quarter OF n w quarter
Of section is; also the ; W quarter Of n E quarter
Of section 10, town north, range 2wesl, in Grant
county, Wis. And also notify ell persons who
have cut timber, removed rails and buildings from
siad land, thar Cyrus X Loud is authorised 20 co :
let ihe value OF the sane; the accounts having
been placed in his haads
L. II. LANGwORTHY
Dubuque, July 10, 1915 I9n
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Regular Packet,

BETWEEN 81. LOUIS AND PoToSl, W. T
FkydE new double engine steamer ATLAS, r
Il A, RELLY, Master. viii commence her reg
Olar trips packet from St. Louis to Poiosi. on
the opeaiag Of navigation. The Atlas has been
purchased expressly for this trade, and being OF
vey light draasht, viii remain in it throughout
the season.
Passengers and shippers nav RELY on the Atlas
always extending her trips to Po,oSi.
3 EoF freight or passage. having superior acton
nodatons, apply on beard or TO
:. Z. LEWIS & Co.
'o,osi, March 81, 1886. a-6m.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
Hardware, Boots & Shoes of all
descriptions, Crockery,
sc. SC.

WE PlLES.-To those suffering with that
distressing complaint, the piles, we would rec
commend that old aud well established remedy,
Hays LnIment, which is known TO cure ninety
nine cases out ofevery hundred, where it is used.
we know many persons who had suffered with thu
piies Tor many years effectualy cured by the use
single bottle. Many persons have been imposed
upon by counterfeit article; all, therefore, who
wish get rid Of this troublesome comDa int, should
procure Hays Liniment only at Bicknells, Potosi
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

y. L. Taylor

Has just received from Philadelphia a stock of
FIRST rate leather and will manufacture Boots
and Shoes of every variety and description, of
the hest materials. by experienced workmen, at
terms.
Leather of the very hes, quality for sale.
Hides bought.
Potos, Jan "a, 1916. 44-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07

"lSTAR'S Baisam Of Wild Cherry anb
w jew David's or Hebrew Plaster for sale y
j. VI OTIS
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-07
0rLook out for spurious limitations.
GERMAN AND ENGLISH
ID O C. II o r. +.

II Nj. SALA, respectfully informs the citi-
1/s zens of Grant County, and surrounding
country, that he has made permanent location
at Beeiown, where he may be found at all times al
bis office. two doors north of the Eagle Saloon, on
washington street, where he will be ready 2unciu-
ally to attend to all professional business He
iatters himself from the experience ofmany years
IN this country, and believing himself to be ia
military acquainted with all the prevalent diseases
OF the west, will at entitle him to the conf
dence of the public and liberal share of patron
nge. lie has devoted much cf his time 10 the
diseases oil women and children, and to diseases
oil delicate character. Believing that calomel
has been used in diseases Of the west TO excess.
and from long profession, practice and expert
ence, IN the east and west. assures him TO saw,
that diseases of this country can be treated sue
cessfully with less quantity of calomel than is
generally used. He will also attend to Surgery
in all its branches, having procured Surgical In
struments for that purpose.
lie sincerely returns his thanks for the very lib
sral patronage he has formerly received, and fat
tiers himself from long experience that he can
give general satisfaction to those who may honor
him with call.
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TAILORINGi TAILORING!!

YNHE subscriber would respectfully announce
IL to the public that he has opened shop, and
permanently established himself at Lancaster
Having acquired thorough knowledge of his bu-
siness in of the fashionable towns Of the East.
he feels prepared 10 recommend himself TO the
community as all accomplished and finished work
man.
His terms are reasonable, and mos, kinds Of
country produce taken in payment for work.
OF Cutting done to any order and upon the
shortest notice. A. CROSBY.
November 10, 1913. 35 If
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PRESCRIPTIONS

viii be attended TO for those who are Ii, ing a,
distance, by informing him of the nature ane
location OF the disease. In prescribing for al
chronic diseases, prescriptions will be filled vary
ingfrom twenty-five cents to five dollars, accord
ing to the nature Of the disease in prescription
Practice at the Office, the cash will be expected in
all cases. Surgical operations performed at the
ONCE.
Constantly on hand Drugs of all descriptions
Also, Sala's celebrated German Vegetable Pills
and Rheumatic Ointment Also, his celebrated
Black Ointment, for the cure of old obstinate III.
GERS.
N. b. His charges will be moderate according
tothe times,ahd wheat taken for pay at cash price
Jan IL, 1916. 45-ly.