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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

The steamship New York arrived
at New Orleans late on Thursday
might the 18th inst. from Santi-
ago, whence she sailed on the 9Th
inst. BY her we have later intelligence,
from the Army, but of 90 great import
ance, although interesting. We learn
from passenger, who left Camargo
on the 4th inst, that the companies of
Texan Rangers, commanded by Capts.
McCulloch and Gillespie, were to start
that day for Mier on scout, with or
ders to take and hold that point ifpos-
sible.
The regiment Of Mounted Rangers,
under Coils. Hays and Wood, at Rey-
nosa, were under orders TO proceed TO
Linares and Monterey and take pos
session of those points.-Gen. Taylor
passed up the River to Rcynosa on the
5th inst, on the steamboat Hatchee
from Matamoras. The u. S. ORA
goons were at camp near Matamoras.
Col. Featherson's regiment were
still encamped at Burita, and it was
said had rendered their services for six
months, but that Gen. Taylor declined
receiving them. Col. Peyton's regi-
ment were mostly en- route for this
city. The health of the army was
good. The river from Camargo down
was rising. Capt. Blanchard's COM
pany OF Louisiana Volunteers had been
accepted for twelve months service.
Gen. Taylor had issued orders, for
bidding the spurious liquors in the city,
or permitting them to be brought up
the river He started from Matamo-
ras early on the morning of the 5th,
with a portion of the Texan infantry.
The Matamoras Flag, Of the 9th inst,
states that a fight had occurred be-
tween a party Of Camanche Indians
and McCuIloch and Gillespic's Ran
gers, near Camargo. The former
numbering about six hundred, and the
Rangers eighty. About twenty Indi-
ans were killed and but two Rangers
the latter bringing off one hundred and
| fifty horses.
A man named Jack Haynes, better
known rs Col. Jack Haynes. wild
harum-scarum sort of fellow was
killed on the 9Th inst, by a Texan
named McCanan.
Major McRae and Capt. Spearman,
of the Typographical Engineers, came
over in the New York. The New
York also brought several companies
Of the st. Louis Legion.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
New Arrangement and Change
OF Firm.
August TIN, 1916.

EYR0M and after the lat day of June next, the
L. business OF the subscribers will be conduct
ed under the name and style OF FELTON,
BROTHERS. With the change of the firm,
they also intend to change THAR mode of doing
business from long credit system TO that OF
READY PAY - their interest demands this
change, and they believe they will be enabled to
do so much better by their customers that it will
eventually be better for all concerned.
They will continue the business at BEET0WN
as usual. With their usual variety at both places
they hope 10 merit the continuance OF the liberal
patronage heretofore so generously bestowed.
CHAMPION FELTON,,
EDWARD w. PELTON.
Prairie du CHEN, May 30, 1916. l2-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
The Smithsonian Hill.

One Of the bills rescued and passed
on the last day, and almost in lho sst
hour OF the session just closed, was the
bill ito establish the Smithsonian
Institution" This was q most COM
mendable act, and all who agree with
US in thinking that the national faith &
honor were pledged TO the execution of
the trust confded to the United States
by the muniicent bequcst of Mr..
Smithson, will be gratifed to learn
that this long delayed measure has at
last received the sanction of Congress.
The Managers, or Regents, as they
are called, created by the bill to carry
It into effect. consist OF fifteen persons
three ex.ofiicio, three Senators APP
pointed by the President of the Senate,
three members of the House of Repre-
sentatives, appointed by the Speaker
of the House, aud six citizens at large,
two of them 10 be residents of Wash
ington and members of the National
INSTITUTED to be appointed by joint res
olution of the two Houses.
These appointments having been
made, according TO the several modes
prescribed, arc as follows, with the ex-
ception of the three Senators:)
The Roard Of Regents.
The Vice President of the United
States.
The Chief Justice of the United
States.
The Mayor of the City of Washing
ton.
We could not learn what Senators
were appointed by the President of
that body
Representative Robert Dale Owen,
Of Indiana.
Representative VIM. ]. Hough, of
New York.
Representative Henry w. Hillard,
of Alabama.
Rufus Choat, of Massachusetts,.
Gideon Hawley, of New York.
Richard Rush, of PENNSYLVANIA.
William C. Preston, OF South Caro-
lima.
Alexander Dallas Bach, of Wash
ington
Joseph G. lotion, do
The Regents are required by the
law to meet in the city OF Washington
on the first Monday in September
next, to enter on the duties of their APP
pointment-[Nat. lntelligeneer.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

a Founded Horse. For many
days after the battle of Resaca de Ia
Palma there was tied to one Of Dun
cans gun carriages horse, wounded
in the battle. He was an object OF
universal interest, and was nursed by
the ''men of the company" to which
he belonged, with the greatest care
The animal was noble specimen of
his kind, and seemed TO understand ex-
act'- his honorable position; il even APP
peaIed that the other horses envied
the attention bestowed upon him. A
musket ball had struck him just below
the eye on the side of the face, and
lodged behind the jaw. The wound
was regularly dressed, and tied up with
a white handkerchief, giving to the an
imal's head most grOtesque appear
ance.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Temperance Speech.
BIZ 1.-THE RAZOR sTRoP MAN. !"

Almost every one has either seen or
heard of Henry Smith, the "Razor
Strop Man." He is noble, whole
souled fellow, always ready to sell a
"razor strop," or preach Temperance
lecture. The following extract from
one Of Smiths speeches, is fair sam
pie of his ready wit and unique style
ofargument.
"When / was drunkard, not only
was my wife and myself half starved,
but my old cat was also reduced to a
perfect skeleton. And not only that,
but she grew wicked, and became an
out old thief. "Cause whyg Why,
she couldn't get enough to eat at home,
so she went prowling and stealing a,
mong the neighbors.
"Every once in while, I'd hear
the neighbors cry out, "Cuss that
Smiths cat, she's stole my meat--cuss
that Smiths cat, she's stole my fish
and, cuss that Smiths cat she's drank
up all my milk" But why didn't she
stay at home and catch mice and live
on them, says you: reason enough
says I, for our mice couldn't get crumbs
Of meat and bread like sober mans
mice can, so they had to live on the re-
collections Of what they used to eat be-
fore they became drunkard, and at
last they got so thin and scraggy that
fifty of them wouldn't fill the Old cats
hollow tooth.
"But when l reformed, things took
a different turn. Smiths table had
plenty Of fish and meat on it, and
Smiths mice had plenty ofcrumbs and
grew nicely. and Smiths cat had plen-
ty Of mice, and didn't ha, TO steal the
neighbours fish and meat any more
No, sir, my mice were fat and plump,
and my old cat was spry and active,
and didn't take fifty to make a meal
neither. No stree. The old cat would
catch two mice, and these two were as
much as she could eat at one meal, and
when she eat them she would lie down
and 60 to sleep, and after good nights
rest, she'd wake up in the morning
with the pleasing satisfaction of know
ing that the nice, fat,plump mice, were
not all gone, but there were " /e,U
more left Of The same sort.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Jack ashore Drilling as Infantry.
AT the time that an attack on Point
Isabel was apprehended, and the brave
sailors Of the fleet were transferred to
the shore to aid in the defence Of the
Point, the officers were little non.
plused in drilling them in "land tao
ties" The word Of command, as Civ
en- by the infantry officer, was all "hand
over fist" TO the sailors. They could
get along with the "manual" well en-
ough, but when il came to the .'move.
ments" they were thrown completely
on their beam ends, and Lieut.. r., OF
the Navy, was compelled to aid his
friends Of the land service.
The officer, when DESTROYS of form.
ing the company into line in the direc-
ton in which they were marching,
cried "Company into linc!" but the
tars only hitched up their trowsers,
and marched on. till Lieut.. r.. called
out "Line-ef.dattie ships abreast on
the star5oard beam" when the move
ment was accurately and expeditiously
executed. He then wished to deploy
the men rs skirmishers and 'schargc,''
and ordered "Linc.Qf battle ships
bear aoica on the enemy.m and of
they rushed like whirlwind, with a
loud huzza, sticking their hayonets in
TO every clump OF bushes, or slashing
with their sabres every prickly pear
within their reach.
Major -, of the Infantry, who
was experimenting the drill, ordered
"Rally on the reserved but on rolled
the sailors, like the waves of the ocean,
with redoubled energy, till their own
officer, who had the order explained to
him, cried out Line.of battle ships
ready about" The old boatman
who acted as sergeant, replied instantly
".4ye, aye, sir--aH readyw Bout
ship and a,cay she goes AL sails set!t"
bawled the lieutenant. Every man
wheeled on bis own axis, and steering
for his former position, came in with a
perfect rush, all right and tight. IN.
0. Pic, Aug. 18th.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Mems from fhe Cane of Coo5 Han

Metes from the Cape Of Coed Hope.
The ship Vancouver. Capt. Croker,
arrived here, on Saturday last, from
Cape of Good Hope, bringing dates to
the 5th Of June. By this arrival, we
learn that the Kahrs had made an at
tack on one of the English forts, Fort
Paddie) and had experienced a signal
defeat, with heavy loss.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05


IS bbls q c'ks of wines brandies ss'd quail
100 bills old Cincinnati whiskey
10 6 American brandy and gin
30 boxes of mould aud sperm candles
2000 lbs OF rice in 100 and TO 300 lb casks
2400 s. $ salaratus in 100 and 400 10 casks
10 boxes Mo. and Ky. tobacco assorted qualities
10 g virginia 6
10 bbls and l-2 bbls intseed oil
q kegs sup white lead
by 10 10 by IL IL by ID wind glass in bxs
a few l-2 bbls sp turpentine and whiting
casks superior bacon sides
ss :. g hams and shoulders
90 bbls mess and prime porn
10 kegs leaf lard
100 kegs tar 5 bbls ditto
10000 lbs Juniata iron all sizes
500 " cast, german and blister steel
25 kegs Boston nails from 3 to BOD
so Boston blasting powder
10 6 sup. rifle 6
SO sacks sup. dried apples and peaches
poems 10 boxes lemmons
10000 superior principle cegars
few bales sheetings
25 boxes and l-2 boxes Boston soap
Is 50 . s. mr. raisins LIST rate article
90 assorted kegs; spice, pepper, ginger. and al
monds, nutmegs, cloves, prunes and many
other articles wanted in Wisconsin.
Hardware, Boots & Shoes of all
descriptions, Crockery,
sc. SC.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
80.
y. l.. TAYLOR

Has just received from Philadelphia a stock OF
first rate leather and viii manufacture Boots
and Shoes of every variety and description, of
the best materials. by experienced workmen, at
the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable
terms.
Leather of the very best quality for sale.
Hides bought.
Potos, Jan "a, 1876. 44-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

It appears from an official document
just presented to Parliament, that there
ware last year 454 collisions of vessels
at sea, and in the present year, to the
18th ofMay last, the number was $50.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Valuable Land tor Sale.
Dec 4, 1916.

"HE subscriber being desirous of disposinc Of
L his Lands in Wisconsin, offers for sale the
following valuable Lands in Grant county, viz
NV of Sec, J
of IS E 4 and Section 9, town range a.
wv of NE4S
E ! of N W n
w of N E1} SECTION so''oWh4 range T.
n w ! and
w ! of N e Is ''ee'oh . Town ranged
N E ! of Section II, town 3, range 6.
The above lands were selected at an early dav.
and are considered among the best entries in their
respective neighborhood-but il is unnecessary to
speak of them, as those desirnus of purchasing win
see for tn emseves. The above Lands will be sold
for cash, or upon credit, the following terms:
one-third cash in hand, and the remainder in two
equal annual instruments, with mortgage on the
premises to secure the payment ofthe the same
For further particulars, enquire Of ORRis Ne
CARTNEY Esquire, near Cassville. Grant county,
| w. L. JOSEPH HORNER.
May 22d, 1916. lit
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

THE PILES.-To those suffering with that
= distressing complaint, the piles, would rec
commend that old aud well established remedy,
Hays Imminent, which is known to cure ninety
nine ceses out ofevery hundred, where il is used.
We know many persons who had suffered with the
pies for many years eifec,ualy cured by the use
a single bottle. Many persons have been imposed
upon by counterfeit article; all, therefore, who
wish to get rid ofthts troublesome complaint, should
procure Hays Liniment only at Bcknells. Potosi
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

0 In the spring of 1916 there
were but three vessels on Lake Supe-
rior; now there are twelve sail craft,
and two steam vessels.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Contracts to let in Potosi.
TO CONTRACTORS AND ALL OTHERS
INTERESTED.

PsSHE undersigned having been appointed
n Commissioner to super Intend the cutting of
a canal from the main channel of the Mississippi
to Grant River, at Potosi, in Grant county, will
receive sealed proposals at his Office in Poios, UNI
I'll 2 O'Clock of the 3lst day OF August 1876, for
the excavation Of 10 sections and 81 feet of The ca
nal at Potosi each section contains So Yards in
length, and 100 feet in width at the surface and is
to DO made alta slope of 4 TO | perpendicular foot
OH each eide of said canal; the average Of the cut
is to be about 2 feet in depth the whole line of
the canal has been estimatedl by Samuel G.. Wlltse
and the depth Of the cutting has been marked on
each section stake; any one wishing can call at
the Office and Mr.. Wiltse's estimate and
profile Of the work; all the earth to be taken out Of
the canal, must be removed to the lower or east
side Of the line eff canal, clear of the lower line of
stakes set OH the east side Of the 20 feet of low
chop grubhing, the earth taken out of the canal
must BIO deposited so as to form an embankment,
the full length ofthe line of canal; each slough that
crosses the line of canal must be embarked to a
uniform he ght of the balance Of embank meni Al
the slough passes through section 10 aud leaves but
small portion Of earth 10 be taken off, the bal
ance that it may take to complete the line of en-
bankment across said slough il to be taken from
section GALL the work 10 be done under the diree-
ton the Commissioner. Those putting in bids
must name good and sufficient securities, as bond
and security must BIO taken to all contracts let All
contracts must be completed on or before the 25th
of December, 1916, unless prevented by a rise of
the river as to hinder the prosecution ofthe work
JAMES L. CHAPMAN,
Commissioner.
August TIN, 1916. 23-3t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
New School Books.

NOR sale at Bicknell's in Potosi, very
IL choice selection OF school books of the most
approved kinds now in use Among which are
Sanders Reader No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No.
4-most admirable reading books; also Pofie's
Rhetorical Reader, standard work in the schools
Of Boston:
Morse's Geography and Atlas:
Goodrich's Geography and Atlas, "a very
popular work.
Adams new Arithmetic:
Smiths Arithmetic:
Roots System of Penmanship, (copy books
neatly ruled and prepared with engraved
copes)
Also; states; pencils; inkstands; quilts; paper;
rulers. &C.; and in short every variety of the
newest Novels; Novele.tes; Tales. &c., embraced
in the embraced in the wide range Of Cheap Lit
erature.
ED. BICKNELT..
Dec 4, 1916. 39-,f
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Regular Packet.

BETWEEN ST. LOUIS AND PoTOSI, W. T
He new double engine steamer ATLAS, r.
A. REILLY, Master, will commence her reg
trips as a packet from 81. Louis to POtos. on
the opening of navigation. The Atlas has been
purchased expressly for this trade, and being Of
very light draught, will remain in il throughout
the season.
Passengers and shippers may rely on the Atlas
always extending her trips to POiOsi.
For freight or passage, having superior aecom-
modations, apply on board OF to
5. f. LEWIS & Co.
Poiosi, March 81, 1876. 2-6m.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Islacksnnithing.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
= that he carries on the above business in an :
various branches. All kinds of country prodccs
lsksn in exchanges FOR work. GEORGE PIKE.
Plaitis da Chez, November :, 1874.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Taken Up

TAME into the enclosure of the undersigned
~ living in the town of OsceoIa, in Grant co.,
w. T., on OF about the 10th day Of March. ls46,
a brindle cali, with crumpled horns, having a
white streak on he's belly and a white spot Hpon
her back, no marks or brands-about or 3 years
old. The owners requested 10 come forward pay
charges and take her away.
TARLToN r. BROCK.
August s, 1916 32-4.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
More New Goods.

II uST received per steamers Atlas and Uncle
- Toby, in addition to former stock,
40 packages of merchandise;
80 premium cook stoves:
And a few of the celebrated Cook Stoves,
BUCKS PATENT. All of which we pledge
ourselves to sell az cheap any house in WILSON,
sin. Those wishing TO purchase would do well to
give US call before purchasing elsewher
5. f. LEWIS & co.
Potos, May 80, 1916. 12-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Gsea MA e saggA9
f E M ALE ACADEMY

fOiOSI, URANl CO.. w. Il.
gpH1S Institution is under the direction of the
ss Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin. from,
Dubuque The strictest attention will be given BIZ
the teachers to the moral pertinent as we'll as the
intellectual improvement of the pupils entrusted TO
their care. The form Of government will be mild,
but firm. All will be required to conform strictly
to the Regulations of the School; but parents may
rest assured that no attempt win be made to bias
the mind or interfere with the Religious opinions
the pupils; and that no pains will be spared TO
make them comfortable and happy. The courss
of studies will be divided into two departments,
including all branches Of popular Education, viz -
Grammar school, and Primary school.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Grammar School, lst class, perqr. 81 90
Primary School, 1st class, /" a. 90
g s. Cd 6 . on
10 be paid monthly, in advance.
Boarding, and tuition, per annum, 500 90
Half boarders, 6 g 6 40 M
payable quarterly in advance. Stationary. and
other incidental expenses at the charge of parents
or guardians. Communications may be addressed
(post pai,) to the REV. JAMES CAUSE.
orr SISTER NARY THERESA, Sister Servant.
foTosi. WIS. June I'd ie43. l4-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

DoRK, Flour, Com, Wheat, Oats. Butter, or
IN Eggs are wanted in. exchange for Book ae-
couni and Produce Notes. The new year coming
1pon us;--oa't FOL get the time and promise but
should yoa tail. We regret 10 say, you'll see Sam
Morris cut that way.
:. NJ e. LANGwoRTHY.
Pa.,s', November %, 1874.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
GERMAN AND ENGLISH
ID O C. r o r.

EN M. SALA, respectfully informs the cti-
-H-/s zens OF Grant County, and surrounding
country, mat ne has mace permanent location
at Beetown, where he may be found at all times at
his office, two doors north of the Eagle Saloon, on
washington street, where he will be ready 2unctu-
ally TO attend TO all professional business. He
hatteis himself from the experience of many wears
in this country, and believing himself to be ia
military acquainted with all the prevalent diseases
OF the west, will at entite him to the conf
dence of the public and liberal share of patron
age. tie has devoted much Of his time 10 the
diseases OF women and children, and to diseases
OF n 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 say,
that diseases Of this country can be treated sue
cessfuly 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.
tie sincerely returns his thanks for the very lib
eral patronage he has formerly received, and flat
tiers himself from long experience that he can
give general satisfaction to those who may honor
him with call.
PRESCRIPTIONS
Will be attended to for those who are wing a,
distance, by informing him of the nature and
location OF the disease. In prescribing for all
chronic diseases, prescriptions will be filled vay-
ingfrom twenty-five cents to FIVE dollars. accord
ing to the nature of the disease in prescription
Practice at the Office, the cashw be expected in
all cases. Surgical operations performed at the
office.
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 u-
cels.
N. b. His charges will be moderate according
to the iimes,ahd wheat taken for pay at cash price.
Jan IL, 1916. 45-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Consumption Of the Lungs, Liuer Complaints,
Coughs, Colds, asthma, Bronchitis, Groom,
Nhoqpang Cough, Influenza, Hoarseness.
Splitting Of Blood, Difficulty otBrea-
Ming, Pains IN The Side or
Breast, etc. ETC. etc. ETC.
presenting this highly useful and valuable
4 medicihe to public notice as a remedy foi
Consumption" and Pulmonary diseases in 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
puoiIc mind, that it is entirely different from the
nostrums daily ushered in to notice by Boosting
quacks, as itnot only emanates from regular Ply
stefan. but has also been well tested in all the
complaints for which it is recommended.
That it stands at the head of other reme-
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
gu; ouI whole country unhestatngly recommend
it as the most powerful curative of Pulmonary dis
eases in the whole range of Pharmacy. The sales
in the Western States have TINS far been unpara-
lelled and the most gratifying proofs of its efficacy
have been received from every place where il has
been used. For sale by BIcKNELL & CO..
Agents, Potosi W. t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
BOOKS 8. STATIONERY.

FETHE subscriber having made arrangements
- with a Stationery Establishment Eas, for a
supply of Books, Stationery, &C., would say to any
person wanting, tina, it would be well TO hand in
memorandum as soon as possible, in order to in
sure the Articles wanted.
The privilege Of exchanging viii be given TO
those ordering al article thai does not suit.
ED. BICkNELL.
Potosi, August LIST, 1916.