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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
PolSr ISABEL, Texas, May Is, 1916.

esierday Lieut. Col. Will
son, LIST IT, s. Infantry. with four companies
of that regiment, Col. Desha's Mobile volun-
teers and two companies of the Washington
Regiment of Louisiana volunteers amounting
to 400 men, crossed The Rio Grande at its
mouth and took up their line Of march on its
west or right bank for the small town OF La
Barta. eight miles above; supported by the
United States steamer Neva, Capt. Frederick.
on board of which was small detachment
with field piece.
The command arrived the day previous at
the river. marching from Brazos de Santiago
on the sea beach. expecting to be joined by a
detachment of sailors and marines from the
squadron dying few miles off The entrance)
TO assist 10 crossing and to operate 10 their
movements, but were disappointed until the
Neva entered the river and relieved them from
their difficulties, she having been despatched
with supplies. BY that indefatigable officer Of
the Quarier-Master's Department, Major O..
Thomas, who was present with Assistant Quar-
ter-Masier Capiaia NJ. 5. Miller, al the cross.
ing.
To-day an express was received from Col.
onel Wilson stating his safe and unopposed en-
trance into La Baria. where he has taken up
position.
Information was received from General Tay-
Tor last evening. that he intended crossing
over TO Ma,smoros early to day. Early 10 the
morning a few cannon Were heard. | suppose
be has taken the place without opposition. as
the remains OF the Mexican army. 5000 men.
were two days since In active preparsti on for
retreat to San Fernando, 80 leagues soalh--the
balance. not killed, drowned or prisoners, hav-
Ing scattered ia utter confusion 10 their homes.
Never were an army so panic stricken IN
the retreat from the battle field Of The . h, Gen
erals Aris:a aud Ampudia led the van on foot
through the chsnparal. stripping OF their clothes
as they ran. and when they arrived at tue river
had nothing but their shirts streaming In the
wina--,hey plengsd in and swan across; ma
ny Of their dsladed followers sinking into ha,
''sepuchTe" that Mejla had promised to .',he
degenerate sons Of Washington" Better fat
is the situation Of the galan, General ID. Diaz
de Ia Vega. now a prisoner in your city. who
stood manially al hts post. doing his duiy oniil
captured, Than fly coward. He is ons Of the
few prominent mea who is highly esteemed By
all that know him. Tor his vinoes.
The Rsgimeot Of Louisiana V0lunieers On
der Col. Walton, are now On board transports
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Justice Court.

Before Samuel Tompkins, Justice of The Peace
in and for the county of Grant, Territory of
Wisconsin.
James McKinsey VS.. Francis A. Chenoworth-
in attachmenl.-
HNiiE defendant, Francis A. Chenoworth, in
Il the above entitled suit, will take notice that
II writ of attachment was issued by the said JUS
tice on the 30th day Of April, 1876, in the said
cause, and ysur property attached to satisfy the
of twenty-five dollars with interest and cost of
suit, and that unless you appear before the sand
Justice on the 80 day of May, 1916, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. at the Office of said Justice in Lancaster,
in said county, and defend against said suit,
judgment viii be rendered against you and your
property sold to pay said debt.
JAMES McKINSEY, plaintiff.
May 46, 1916. 1O-4.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

10 be landed tomorrow morning on Brazos
Island. thence TO take up their line of march
for the Rio Grande.
The Mexicans lost 100 drowned in crossing
the Rio Grande; most of their wounded have
died for want Of care.
A letter from Fort Polk, Point lsabel.) da.
ted on the 18Th. says, after abiding 20 The vol
nn,eer force from Louisiana:
On the whole. with our numbers, means and
material, / think The campaign is desiine TO
be Short one. and that most of the blood VIII ich
will be spilled during it, has been already. and
think | can safely say that the poetry Of
..sodgeriDg' has vanished already with all who
have 'set foot" in Texas.
Word reached US from above yesterday that
the General with The army had commenced his
demonstration upon Maiamoros. and was to
cross the river at some point above TO opeiass
in the rear. whilst the garrison of Fort Brown
would attack 10 front.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
LANCASTER. WISCONSIN,.
The Convention.

The Peopls Of Wisconsin having decided by
large majority 10 favor Of State Government,
the Gov. is now taking measures under The pro-
visions Of law passed last winter, for having
the census taken in each County and for this
purpose an officer will proceed early IN June,
10 enumera,e the people Of the county ofGrani.
We hope the good people will none Of them
avoid him, as they would collector Of taxes
for though the returns may show Grant com
sy TO be as prolific as lady rabbit she need
not be ashamed 10 exhibit her whole family.
After The census shall have been completed,
the Governor will determine by apporiion'
meni, the number of delegates to be sent from
each county. Our county will be entitled
probably, to eight or nine members. The
election for delegates will take place a, the
annual election, hereafter TO b. holden on the
first Monday in September. The choice Of
candidates for members Of the Convention,
ough. not to be bap-hazard, volunteer bust
ness. Many persons may fancy they are fl
for this Office, who are wholly incompetent to
discharge iis duties; men too, who, running as
independent candidates, might either them
selves be elected, or might prevent the election
OF better men. Some Of the mos, capable
men 10 the coon,y. viii nor thrust Themselves
for,card az candidates. As wo have nothing
like party organization in this county, and as
il lie, 10 fact, a matter of perfect Indifference
whether our delegates be wings or democrats.
90 iha. they DO oor soundesi and abless men,
would Il not BIO we'll to hold Union County
Convention 10 Lancaster, say on the LIST day
OF July next. in which each precinct 10 The
county may be represented. TO nominate can
dida,es! A committee might be chosen by the
convention, to report lis, Of candidates. with
exclusive regaid TO their quaifcalions--and
wiibou, any reference 10 their popularity or
availability. For II tho people generally Of
this county have no, good sense enough TO vote
for the best men. whether they like them per-
sonally or not, TO discharge the important
trus, Of framing Constitution. then we have
altogether oveuaied their candor and inielli-
gence. Again we say, that IL we want an
able delegation. we must have convention
call on, our hes, men--lay inside local Jealous.
les, party preiudices. and personal pretiIec-
,ions and anlipaihies, and elect them.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

Tin Cat-hoies.--The other day green
Sucker. who, like Col. Crockett. had never
seen a spiltoon, me, with Tin peddIer, and
thinking to put the laugh upon him, handed
the peddIer dollar, saying that he wanted
to buy couple Of lin catholics. The peddler
produced from his cart a couple Of tin spit
boxes. and raising the lids. said, "ihese are
the articles you have paid for" "By golly."
quoih Sucker, "they amt any thing else.
hain'i merry cat stranger; reckoned you didn't
keep the article, but hit is what asked for,
shore. III take 'em home and AXE lalher
boxes Of 'em, any how.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
William Megee's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Ellison Mesee
~ the administrator Of the estate OF william
Mcgee, late of Hendricks county in the STATE "a
Indiana, deceased, intsstate hath made apphts,s-
ton 10 the Proba e court of Grant county w T.,
for license to sell the following lands OF the estate
of said deceased, in Grant county aforsaId, 10 VII
the west half of the southwest quarter Of section
Town 4, range 3 west: to enable said adminisue-
tor 10 oay The debts and demands due bon said IS
,.,a arDo,n,sng to the sam of Si4o 81, one hum
d,sa ana eight dollars and eishiy-iwo cents,
,-s,bee with the costs and charges aiten,'hg said
ale and the probate court Aforesaid have appoint
~ me Isl Monday Of June next, al The ofhcs Of
s.;s conrt In Lancaster in said G rant county, "a
the time and place when and where hearing
viii be had on said application, al which time AID
pAee all persons interested IN said estate viii APP
pear and show cause il any they may have against
The said application.
Judge of Probais, Gfaat eOoaiy, w. It.
May Is, 1876. los
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue of Fl. fa writ issued out of tho
I'D Clerks Office of the District Court IN and
for the county of Grant, Wisconsin Territory, on
a transcript of judgment filed in The said Clerks
Office, by Bennett Atwood, ESQ lone of tho JUS
tees of the Peace in and for said county, on the
9Th day Of August, 1915, at the suit of James c.
Campbell, plaintiff, against Marcus ID. Briggs, de-
PENDANT, 10 me directed and delivered; | have
levied upon all the right and interest which the
said Briggs had on the sand 9Th day of August,
1915, or any time thereafter in and TO the fol-
lowing described piece or parcel Of land situate,
lying and being in the town of potosi in said coun
", as inlot number two hundred and forty-nins
situated upon section number thifty-four, township
three, north Of range number three westof the 4th
principal meridian, containing 1900 of an acre
more or less; and which said property will ex-
pose 10 sale al public vendue, at the outward door
OF the Courthouse, in the town Of Lancaster, in
the said county of Grant. on the lth day of July,
1916, between the hours of nine O'Clock A. NJ. and
four O'Clock p NJ. of said day, TO Salty said exc
cution and cost.
N. w. KENDALL, Sheriff, g. C.
May 30, 1916 l2-6.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Drowned.

On Saturday last. several men were fishing
with a seine below Mr. Bur,s mill dam. Am.
bross Garner, George w. Golfer and Mr..
Holbrook, who were dragging ono end OF
the seine, having reached deep place, had
dropped the brazil and the drag rope, and were
swimming. Mr.. Garner was s,Ianglod and
sunk. Holbrook swan 10 him and seized
him as he arose the second time; bu, was so
much exhausted with swimming and so much
impeded by Garner. iha, no extricaied him.
SELF and was with grea, difficulty saved from
drowning. George Golfer came near shar-
ing The fate of Mr.. Garner. After much
search the body of the deceased was recover
cred, but too late for resusc,a,ion.
Ambrose Garner was q soo Of Major Jar.
re,i Garner, Of Lancaster. aged abcu, % years
Of good habits. and amiable department His
death 10 deeply lamen,ed by all who knew
him. The tdings OF his death had hardly
reached the bereaved parents, when they were
again afflicted, by the death OF their in.an,
child.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
General Order No. I.

Head Quarters, .4djutGnt Generals Office, Mn
erai Point, UIJcoRsin Territory, May 81, 1916.
FENiIE organization Of the Militia of the Terri
tory at this time, is deemed of the first i'm
portance by the Commander-in-Cbief. The in
creased population of the Territory renders new
designation OF the bounds OF Regiments, Battal-
lions aud Companies indspensably accessory
To effect this and 10 enable the Territory receive
her quoa o public arms, ualer the act of Congress
Of lo0S, in proportion 10 the numbes of her Mill
tia, speedy and accurate enrolment of the Mi
litis is deemed indispensable. Ii is upon our Mi
itia that have 10 depend for the protection and
defence Of extended frontier, and should it be-
come necessary for them to take the field, they
should be well armed and disciplined, TO enable
them TO perform the duties required Of them as
citizen soldiers; and from the present appearances
of our Foreign Relations, il would seem proper
that esrsy and efficient organization Of our Mi
litia, should take place TO meet amy emergency.
Therefore the COMMANDMENTS Chief requests
that all Citizens, liable to perform Military sel-
vice un6er the existing laws, will meet on Thurs
day the eighteenth day of June next at the sever
al county seats, and 10 the townships where Eelec-
tonsare held,in the organized counties in this Ter
rtOry, for the purpose of recommending suitable
individuals to Oil the Offices of Colonel, Lieuten-
AMI Colonel aud Major in each county. The re-
turns viii be made 10 the Office OF the Adiutant
GensEa' at Mineral Point, with as little delay as
possible, when commissions viii De forwarded to
those recommended to ill the Field Ofhces. This
preparatory measure will enable commandments OF
Regiments to designate the bounds Of Companies,
with view 10 their eaEy formation, and the OBJ
taiamsm Of the desired enrolment of the whols
body Of the Militia
b. order Of the CommsnieF-in-Chiof,
WIN r. SMITH,
Adj't. Gen. Militia, ". II.
- ,.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
FROM the SEAT OF WAR.
LATER FROM THE ARMY.

The steamer Time arrived in Galena on
Sunday. bringing Sain, Louis papers Of the
2slh of May. The steamer Superb had ar
rived from New Orleans. bringing the follow
ling later news:-from tie Galveston News,
May isth;-
"The steamship New York arrived about
o'clock. p NJ, having left the Brazos San.
l,iago Yesterday, about Ii O'Clock, being 70
hours from bar TO bar.
Soon after the decisive repulse Of the Next
cans on The 9th, Gen. Taylor finding that the
enemy had entirely disappeared, and leit me
Communication between his camp and Point
Isabel unobstfucted, collected the baggage and
pIuoder which they had left, and returned TO
his depot a, Point Isabel, having previously
sen, word to General Ampodia that Re had
permission 10 send over two hundred men TO
bury his dead.
The newsis no, important. No further en-
gagemen, had taken place. SO far as we can
learn, The Mexicans appear TO have reTeaied
across the Rio Grande.
We learn that Gen Taylor 10 now at Point
Isabel. having returned from his encampmenl.
He is directing his operations against Maismo.
ros, and expediing the march Of the troops TO
tina, poin, as fast as they arrive.
On Friday night, detachment Of 1000 vol
unleers and regulars took up their line OF
march for the purpose Of crossing the Rio
Grande at the mouth. intending to enter the
city Of Maiamoros. They were TO be joined
by 500 seamen 10 boats. The steamer Ves,a
left on Sunday morning for the mouth Of the
Rio Grande. for The purpose Of assisting the
troops in crossing the river at tina, place.
The steamship Telegraph was to leave last
evening, for New Orleans.
The Governor has been authorized, by a
resolution of both Houses of the Legislature
to take command of the troops called into the
field by The State of Texas.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

Dennis Murphy.--l, is probable that Muir.
ply, who attempted to ehas,ise Samuel Craw.
ford, Esq, with cowhide, and was after.
wards she, by Mr.. Crawford a, Benton, is
likely 10 recover. II is 10 be hoped that he
viii live. aud that he and others will learn
10 respec, the personal rights Of those who
happen to be their interiors in physical
strength. A man may as well be killed ~
submit TO a cow hiding without, resentment
From the moment this iguominy is inflicted, a
personal tear is declared between The chastiseI
and the chas,isea. He who ventures upon
this hazardous business. ought always to BE-
ready for the probable consequences. When
will men learn prudence, forbearance and mod
ersiioni
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Assessors Notice.

NOTlCE is hereby given that the undersign
lV ed, the Assessors of Grant County, Wiscon-
sin Territory, win attend at the Office of the
Clerk Of the Board of Commissioners of said
county, the last Monday (29th) Of June, last,
and with the assistance of said Clerk, win pub
licly, in order that all persons interested may
have the necessary corrections made, examine
their assessment rolls, and correct all double and
Imperfect listngs, errors in valuations, descrip-
tions quantities of lands or lots; when and
where all persons may attend for the purpose Of
having the necessary corrections made.
SAMUEL T.. RURKS,
JULIUS WOODRUFF,
BENJAMIN VI. COATES.
Lancaster, June 6, 1916. l3-3t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

weekly peep a, the Herald Your cores.
pendent 'Shroud' has been one Of my best
lfriends-has stuck closer to me than brother;
but am utterly disgusied at his i'll judged
sympathy. He 10 doub: alluded TO me. 10
sober truth. the good folks Of Grant County
have broken my neck, yet the kind hearted
simple,ons are thrown into paroxysms of grief
at my recent ertreme loss. and are no, willing
the doctors should get head of me as they do
of most others who fall into their hands. On
the 18th Of May, you know, ! RECALLED your
citizens with sight of the bear-dance. free of
lcharge-after the exhibition was over, they
ran me into a bazel-patch and covered me up
much after the manner that panther puts a
deer under the cover 1t was the general opin-
ion that ought to be cast out Of all consecra-
ted burial place, as an unholy. polluted thing.
Yet none of my kind friends were shocked a,
this ndigni.y. There suppose they were de-
termined | should le--they intended TO give
the grave victory, aud TO death a sting, to
torture my memory forever. n
rambling Ioafer s,umbes over my tumu-
Jus. He inquiries, what is ,his-how came
this grave in this odd, outrageous thicke,!'-
He is answered .tha, i, is the grave of Brewer
the murderer No latter having covered me
with the infamy of a public execution, grave
but publishes my ignominy to future ing uirers,
and enables my enemies to annoy my friends
and relatives with the stencil of my reputation
Had it been ny enemies who complained thai
| was leaving the halle ,hicket, head foremost
should have supposed their conduct was in
character, but that any friend of mine shoult
endeavor TO stop my flight after have squared
up my account with justice. regard as an IN
pardonable outrage. ! have heard some rumori
lha, the owner of the land entered on the eve
ming of the 18th, intended 10 bring an action o
eieciment against me. Give him notice tina
l have relinquished rhem diggins' and that
my oJEging friend, the sheriff, is accountable
for the trespass.
FELL the good folks of Grant County tina,
would not occupy the costliest mausoleum they
could erect for me--ihat if dead man ha!
feeling, i, is not in his carcass; but if thei
feelings are Modified in the least toward me.
want them to sign a petition for Galloway
pardon. solemnly affirm no,c that Gallo
ways crime is nothing but poor Trays; h
was caught in bad company. What SAT-
under the gallows is true, the whole truth
but some of the crowd did not believe me be
cause was not under oath. A living dog is
better than dead lion; instead of growing
over my carcass, should think it would show
more sane humanity. TO deliver poor Gallo
ways suffering corporsity from his air-tigh
dungeon. He has helpless wife and chill
dreu TO look after. l want it distinctly know
that Mr.. Conrad did not hook my head, ant
it matters not who did it, dog or doctor; all
ask is that mo stock or stone shall tell where
lie.' trust have said enough upon Ihi
head to induce the people. prosecuting attor
neys, lawyers. editors and quacss, not 10 taxi
the subject up again.
Yours ill death,
ROBERT B. BREWER.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Caveat Emptor.

TElIS is TO caution all persons against pur-
Il chasing lot No. in block No. 10, in the
town of Platteville w. T., at a sale advertised in
the Independent American newspaper, to take
place on the 9th day OF June 1916, under and by
virtue of pretended deed of trust of said premi-
ses, made BY Samuel Crane 10 Alvin NJ. Dixon,
for the of Giles NJ. Akin; as said Crane new
er had any deed of such lot; and as said pretend-
ed trust has been duly revoked under seal; and as
the subscriber is the sole rghful and lawful own
ef Of the above described premises
AARON DAVIS.
Platteville, May Odd, 1916. ll-2t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

The BaSsard Roosi--We by no means
subscribe 10 the war opinions expressed in the
Herald today, by our correspondent, J. r. NJ.
We believe in putting the par through. We
may DO 10 the wrong. This may be an ag-
gressive war; but while we have our hand in,
II will be as well TO break up the old buzzard
roost and carry away the mes, eggs. If Mex.
leo is not In the wrong. she wiR be the first
opportunity. We don'i wan, her in the neigh.
borhood is the way to tell 1t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

.fmphibi0us Vsaaser.-The siTsam Of time
is covered with hocks Of web-fooled days
now shaking their glisieuiog plumage in the
sunshine, and anon plunging like hell-divers
into the water and mud. The surface water
has filled most Of the mineral holes, except
some that are not dog; and in fac, The only
chance 10 prevent The shafts fiom filling, is to
turn them bottom side up.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

Why have on volun,eeredr said rather a
careworn-lOokiug newly enrolled volunteer,
yesterday, TO 6ue looking young country sol.
der.
why. volunteered because have no wife
and go in for war; was the rneqoivocal reply:
and new why have you volunteered he ad-
ded.
Abr said the carsworu.eouneaanee3 hl,le
msn for he was liue-with a significant sigh,
IL have volunteered because I kaue a triJs. and
I ~ ~ for p,@ss N. o. Delta.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
New Arrangement and Change
of Firm.
May 80, 1916.

NROM and after the lst day of June next, the
III business of the subscribers will be conduct
ed under the name and style Of PELTON
BROTHERS. With the change of the firm,
they also intend TO change their mode of doing
business from a 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 win
eventually be better for all concerned.
They will continue the business at BEETOWN
as usual. With their usual variety at both places
they hope 10 merit the continuance Of The liberal
patronage heretofore so generously bestowed.
CHAMPION PELTON,
EDWARD w. PELTON.
Prairie du CHEN, May 80, 1916. l2-tf
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Post Norton Commute alton from
Robert n. Brewer.
TERRA lNcoeNITA. |
JUNE LIST. 1916. ,

kkRA lNCoGNiTA. Z
JUSE LIST 1916.
Hr. J. ". Goo,taus. Editor Of he Herald
Sir:--It is not often that persons 10 my siiua-
ton. released from the mortal COLL ever deisn
to NEEDLE with the silly preiudlces Of you
aesh-ridden bpeds. Your ignorance excites
my pity you can no more see truth and reali-
~ through your mask Of flesh, than through a
griRdslOne. 10 shou your views are as con-
trac,ed as an oyster in its shell. covered with q
thousand filhoms Of water. Nevertheless the
impairment in'ermeddling Of editors, qnaeks
and LAWYERS with my memory. is enough 10
force the dead to speak cot. Though | an, no
longer sfraia Of The Uni,ed States" or Of
sheriff k-ndall, do no, intend TO disclose my
pos,-Ofice address, or where ara now guar
tered. We privileged folks never divulgc 3
mystery Of cur 'wheresbooIs.' Batiis enough
fer you and year readers 10 kaow that get
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06

or James konx, Esq, Of KOox county,
Illinois, was nominated at the Rock Island
Convention, as the Wing candidate for Con.
gross, in the 9Th Congressional District. As
the Galena JetfsrsOnian would say, "Eheo!
nimborum Nox."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-06
Taken Up

DY the subsciber on the 10Th instant, da,l
~ Drown horse, supposed TO be between five and
seven yeas oid. marked with few white hairs on
OH each side Of the back, with small spot on The
side OF the neck, and few white hairs in tia
face. The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, and take said horss
away. PETER LAGREC.
Cassville. May 80, 1916. pr. fee So. III,