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Democratic banner., 1846-12-14
TO WIFE.

Then cherish her dearly,
And love her sincerely,
Be faithful, indulgent and kind;
Make not a slight failing
A pretext for railing,
If such you should happen to find.
o! do not misuse her,
And never refuse her,
When proper her wishes may be;
And thy cost, care and trouble,
She'll recompense double,
By the kindness she'll lavish OH thee.
BeTo send On u~neducated child into the
world, says Farley, is little better than TO
out a mad dog or a wild beast into the
One moment! what an effect is produced
upon years! One moment virtue, crime,
glory. shame wo, wrapture, rest upon it!
Death itself is but a moment, yet eternity is
its successor.
Gen. Gaines, it is said is about sixty
nine years of 49,: Gen. Scott about sixty
four; and Gen. Taylor foIty-six- r
You seem better fed than taught" said
a bishop to a wagner, who stopped in his
way. "Ofcourse," replied the fellow, 1--WE
feed ourselves. andy0u teach ns.'4a >"
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

H0U to Stop a Paper.-An editor who
has probably suffered "some" tells people
how to stop a paper. He says: "Call at
t,e Office and fork up arrearages, and Or
der it stopped like a man. and not refuse to
take it out of the post Office, and sneak a.
way like o puppy"
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

The St. Clair (%1llinois) Banner thinks an
effort will be made at the approaching ses-
sion of the Legislature of that State, to re-
vive the old State Bank, but that it will
prove unsuccessful. We should hope so.
Better that the effort to revive it, should
fail than the resuscitated concern after
wards.-Union.
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

THE POPE-The foreign papers says
that the Pope intends to substitute impris-
onment for life for the punishment of death,
which he wishes to abolish totally.
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

CUTENESS-Two Yankees took rooms
for about two days at a tavern in Lancaster
county, Pa, and Jared s~umptuously, drink
ing two or three bottles Of wine daily. The
last day a dispute arising about the speed
of their horses, they at last agreed to en-
ter on the "proftab!e contest" The land
lord was appointed judge, each being the
rider of his W horse. When they were
mounted, the judge, like those at the Olym-
pic games, gave the words, one, two, three,
and 'go.' OFF they went, and have never
been seen or heard of since, leaving the
landlord fully compensated by having had
the honor to be their Judge. Hi DID
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

E-F. KESNErr, Esq, has resigned his
Office as President of the Bank If the State
Of Missouri.
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

Gen. Gaines, it is said is about sixty.
nine years of =" Gen. Scott about sixty
four; and Gen. Taylor foIty-six- r
Democratic banner., 1846-12-14

u The Paris Murcury says-'The
pc ople in this community are rapidly pre-.
for winter: some getting warm
some repairing their houses, some
in wood, and others getting marlied!'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
WIS SIN HE RA L d :.

and upward. What citizen of the United
States would wish TO fal.er for a moment in
this counsel Since our nation began 10 exist,
we have held sword in one hand for our en-.
emies, 10 the other. the white flag Of unbro.
ken faith and the olive branch of peace. These
latter symbols we held out to Mexico 10 vain.
Chafed and fret,ed at our increasing greatness
and grandeur. she has raised, (5ehind the aid
and assirance of foreign power. undoubted-
ly) her puny arm 10 obsiruct Us. She has
compelled US TO unshea,h the sword. and is
responsible for what follows. think ]. 7.
A.. therefore. had better shoulder his rifle and
knapsack and away to the seat of war like
irue patriot, than to regale the readers Of the
Herald with more of his speculations. Tho
if he cannot fight better than he can speculate,
l don't know bu, he had better keep away.
EXCELSIOR.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
For the Herald.
I" War Spcculations."

Ma EpIToR-Yo our correspondent, y. L.
M in last weeks Herald, very properly
headed his article "War Speculasions." His
exordium and perorsiion were undoubtedly
fac,s bu. the rest was, think, speculation of
the wildes, kind. Sir, the causes Of the ex-
listing war between the United States and
Mexico, are spread on, before the world
Tha, there has bean no error on the part OF
our country in this controversy, stop not here
either to deny or affirm. But one thing do
affirm, that, in the crisis which several cir
cumstances produced. that in which the first
blow was struck. our Governments was involv-
ed not willingly. bu, unwillingly. Had the
American commander retreated from the banks
of The Rio Grande a, the word of the Mexican
General the honor OF the United States would
have been compromised and principle Of
nstioaal law violated. Vsuel's Law of Ma.
tons Is. Before and after the Army Of De-
cupaiion took post on the banks Of the Rio
Grsnde. the Government of he United States
held open the door Of pscihca.ion and invited
Mexico TO enter and secure peace and spare
the effusion of blood. But this she refused.
On one throw Of the die she chose to hazard
the Halls Of the Mot'ezumas." the lives Of
her citizens. aud her treasures. On her there.
fore mus, res, the responsibility Of choosing
the alternative Of war in preference to peace.
The United States are acting on the defsn-
sive. and will stand acquitted in the eyes Of
all impartial nations. Were the United States
hghuag solely for conques,-wers they seek.
ing 10 replenish treasury that had been ruth
lessly squandered, BY plondering the Mexican
Ca,hedrals' Of their silver saints or were ma
,iousl avsrice gosding them onward TO the
possession Of her exhsus,less mines. then this
war would wear ditieren. aspect. Such,
however. is not the case. We are neither
lighting TO kill men. nor because we are a
bankrup, aud Mexico a rich capitalism now
ries rsrsa. War offensive or defensive cannot
be carried on without expendipg ireasure.-
But when il 10 ,hras, upon Us as the presen;
war is, il is not worth cur while to count the
dimes il will cost We should rather be
eoan,ing the hands and the hearts ;has will
be necessary to sustain The fas of the Union
in this eonles,, and bring il OF glOriausly TIL
umpssaI Our rsak smcng the nations of the
earth is foremost. A Repuh6c extending
from The Adsnuc 70 the Pacific sess-irom the
great Lakes on the aorth to the Gulf 90 the
sonih-single haoded and almOs, alone. ep-
posed The mOnsFehieal prinsiPies Of che old
world, and watched BY them with jealous
eye, COR course has, nevertheless, been onward
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
[Rsner,ca for the H,nld |

Grant County Temperance Convention.
On Monday the slh day Of June instant.
delegates about 30 in number. representing Z
local societies. assembled 10 Lancaster a, the
Coun House, to form County Society. Lo-
RESzo BsvANs Esq, OF Plaiievills was chosen
chairman, and JosKpH T. Nuts Of Lancaster.
secretary OF the Convention. After organic.
ing, oomC,it,ee was appointed TO adopt q
eons,i,u,ioa, and another committee TO nomi-
nate officers. who made repor, Ia the evening.
The constitution was then adop,ed-the So
ciety adopting the name and style Of the
"6ran, Cooaiy washmgtonian Temperance
Socie,y"-all the societies being auxiliary.
and being represented each BY committee Of
one in the County Society, to compose an ex.
ecnive committee --meeings Of the County
Society to be holden quarterly. alternately in
different, parts of the county, Vice Presiden,
appointed by The County Society TO act as
president Of each local society,"
The officers chosen were President. LoRsS.
10 BsvAss. Vice Presidenis--,hs Presidents Of
the local societies in order of seniority.
Recording Secretary, ESos p. Woop, Cor
responding Secretary JoskPs r. MiLLs.
At ,ae evening session. The Couss House
was ,hrOnged with hearers. A very easy. per,
sussise address was made BY Mr.. Davis of
Peoria H.. who was followed BY Mr. Briggs
Of Beesown. Mr.. Briggs talked ''liks a koek."
Mr.. Cole Of Potosi followed with shor, I'd.
dress. pi,hy aad humorous. Mr.. Bsvass made
brief speech 10 eonelusiop, 10 thought snd
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

AZ. The Wings of Winnebago and Ogle
counties H., have nominated for Senator from
that district, Arson s. Miller.
~ The citizens Of Galena are endeavoring
10 organize hree volunteer companies.
~ letter from Point Isabel states tina,
General lie Vega. when brought there. would
ST, absirsc,edly, exclaiming a, intervals tin
possible! mpossibIe.-l, 500 to 7,oOO--imPos.
sibie!"
" When Major Ringgold fell from his
horse. MORALLY wounded by cannon ball.
Lieut.. Sherer Immediately offered his assis-
lance; Blu, he said--"No sir let me stay-go
on you hare enough to do--go ahead"
" We find the following in the las, Nash
vile Union, Mr.. Folks organ in Tennessee:
We understand from reliable source. that
/, is the intention of,he Government to send a
force TO California Sufficient TO take possession
Of ina, country and 10 hold on 10 il. Il is sup.
posed iha. the mounted men from Arkansas
and Missouri, and probably from Tennessee.
will be directed to California. We sincerely
hope thar this Information o,ay be uoe. and
from the source through which !, is derived,
we are satisfied that it is reliable. We regard
California as now ours; with that result all will
be satisfied.
az The Maiamoros Eagle, Mexican pa.
per, gives flaming account on their side OF
the battle of the Sd. II was they tina, silenced
the American fire, after completely demolishing
their parapeis, while their own works remained
unhort. And the balls bafbarously aimed at
the town itself, passed over the houses without
damage. The American loss they say was
very great--56 a, least. as
AZ The escape of Capt Thornton at the
time his company was so Gu, up, is almost in
credible. His horse leaped the enclosure
where he had been cornered up, leaped several
other fences, dashed down the bank and swan
the Rio Grande above Ma,amoros, die then
passed down below the town, and In Iegping a
ditch both horse and rider fell 10. and Col. L.
was drawn GU, by some Mexicans. in an IN.
concious state.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13


o. Bicknell's Reporter Of June second
says:
The Government have entered into further
contract with the British and North American
ROYAL Mail Company. the effect Of which is to
secure a weekly communication between
Liverpool and the United States of North
America.
The steamers, of great size and power. will
be despatched direct from Liverpool 10 New
York, every alternate Saturday during eight
months of the year. These trips are to be
performed as additional voyages and irrespec.
live of the fortnight voyages 10 Halifax and
Boston. The latter service will continue as at
present, with tine exception Of sailing from Liv-
erpool as we'll as from Boston always on Sat-
urdays. instead Of a fixed day of the month as
at present.
The steamers from New York will also take
their departure always on Saturday. By this
arrangement there will be a steamer from Liv-
erpool 10 America every Saturday, and from
the American side also every Saturday. The
only difference being that Boston and New
York will be alternately the ports of depar.
ture.
A, present We are not enabled to state the
precise time when these weekly sailings will
commence, but no doubt we may look for the
alteration to come into play as soon as the re
quired number Of ships can be got ready to IN
dertake such vast service. This bridging Of
the Atlantic ~ one of the wisest and best I'M
dertakings Of The Government.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Taken Up

DY the subscriber on the 9Th inst, living in
- Fairplay Grant county w. T., one bright
sorrsl horse FIVE years old, with fax name and
tail, the name lies the left side OF his neck the
name and tail both short, with ball face, the
white running down on his under lip, with light
saddle marx on each side of his back bone, with
some few white hairs scattered oyer him; he has
small lump on the inside Of his Lett fore leg, shod
all around with plain shoes; 40 other brands or
marks psrcievable. The owner 10 requested to
come forward. prove property, pay charges and take
said horse away.
MARK ANDERSON.
June 13, 1916. [pr. fee S2pdl 14-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Assessors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign.
in ed, the Assessors Of Grant County, Wisccn-
sin Territory, win attend at the Office of the
Cls.& Of the Beard of Comm ssioners of said
county, on the last Monday (29Ih) of June, Inst
and with the assistance of said CLERK. win pull
licly, in order thai all persons interested may
have the necessary corrections made, examine
their assessment rolls, and correct all double and
imperfect listings, errors in valuations, descrip
tons or quantities at lands or lots; when aad
whsIe all persons may attend for the purpose OF
having the necessary corrections made
SAMUEL e. RURkS.
JULIUS WO0DRUFF.
BENJAMIN N. COATES
Lancaster. June 6, 1916 13-I
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

A letter from New Bedford, Mass. says
This war business has completely Frustrated
business in New Bedford, and no place in the
country is half so much affected by the war.
Ships are hauled up, none fitting ont; oil,
worth million of dollars, is lying on the
wharves, there being no purchasers at the
present rates. You stop the whaling bust.
ness here. and you stop all--all being so con-
necied with il. There are now sixty ships
hauled up here, and many more expected 10
arrive. M
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Fourth Of July.

Is a meeting Of the citizens Of Lancaster
hafsdAy evening last, il was resolved 10
bic The approaching anniversary of A.
sesa Independence, al Lancaster that
gir6n be made for raising a superb liber-
pole and flag on The public square-to pro.
r. csanon and ammuniiou--io provide suit.
6 music--,o make arrangements for
glngiag Of Odes and Aoihems---to cree, a
yes and beneath IL a table, where every
la invited to spread for himself and such
ends as he many invite, whatever he
cog best TO provide for dinner.
galor. Mr.. ColF. Of Polosi; Reader of the
lsh1ion Of Independence, J. Allen Bar.
4'nastmasicr, Jas. NJ. Goodhuea of
fag Col. Jas. Mckiasey; Chaplain, DIR.
hiidge; general committee, Jas, p. Cox,
N Kinney, Samuel Dempsey. William
phrey. Douglass Day. VIM. Bull, Thos
l'y,or. Edmund HARRISON, Peter Fizger.
> $50 Dr. d, Baiabridge; central committee
II coagollipg arrangements, with whom all
tako an interest will please communicate,
es VI. Oils, of Lancaster
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
NcASTER. WISCONSIN.


evident that our war with Mexico is
1a an end. The existing administra-
Iha, wreiched Republic, has been
aio 'his contest by the voice of iu-
-s majority. With the first news Of
s.er and defeat Of The Mexican arms,
lofi,y will dwindle into plifnl minor
BE- war will be unpopular, and Mexico
nj il, even At the expense, II needfol. of
r. civil revolution, She will sue for
and our Government will demand Of
o, large concessions--a fill indemnify
Spepses Of the war. We predict that
Dotted States will claim sovereign juris.
ia 10 The Rio Grande and the cession Of
rs HI and California; and That Mexico
limit 10 these ig,aominious terms IF peace.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

The ST. Cook. Just arrived. brings Us St.
Louis papers Of the evening Of the 9th instant.
The news from the seat Of war will be found
below.
From the Reveille OF the 9th inst.
Con frmation Of the Ne,os BIZ the Telegraph-
Departure Of cur Fleet for Pensacoia--Ia.
tended BoD.6ardment Of Tera Cruz-Pur-
suit Of the Flying Mericans Capture OF
Merieaa GoId-Rdising Of the Blockade
EIGHT DAYS LATER FROM RIO
GRANDE.
The steamship Galveston arrived at New
Orleans on The 29thi alt; she brings conhrma-
lion OF the news brought by the Telegraph
Gen. Taylor hiss obtained the peaceable pos
session Of Mslsmoros. The Mexican Army
Jeff large amount Of ammunition in the city,
which viii be valuable acquisition TO our
army.
The Mesicsns destroyed an immense guam.
,i'y ofIheir ammuni'ion BY filing up the wells,
aud throwing other portions into the river.
Gen. Taylor gave The most positive orders to
his men. not to take the slightest article with.
out giving an equivalent
The eilizens wehe told BY Gen. Taylor to
continue their business operations, but prohib-
tied them from selling liquor to any Of the
army.
Com. Connor, with most Of bis squadron,
had left for Pensacola 10 reft and reinforce Be.
fore making an attack on Vera Cruzi He in-
tends taking with him three or four Of the line
Of battle ships.
Geo. Taylor, immediately after having ia
ken possession Of Matsmoros, despatched two
companies Of horseio follow the Mexican army.
They followed them abor, fifty miles. bul
never sp?roaehipg nearer shsa six heOrs' ira.
rel.
Tue smouni Of money found 10 the Mexican
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

The Mobile Journal Of commerce says-W Q
have had again dull and lifeless week in the
way Of trade. Business Of every kind con
tinues to be distracted and retarded by the war
excitement There is in the cotton marke,
only an inquiry sufficient to Gil up few small
orders, and in other departments Of trade, the
demand is only for immediate wants, which
are exceedingly limited. Supplies are ample
and prices rule low.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Caveat Emptor.

TyHIS is TO caution all persons against pur-
chasing Let No. in block No IS. 10 the
town Of Plauevills w. T., at sale advertised in
the Indepe ident American newspaper. 10 take
place on the 9Th dsy OF June 1876, under ana By
virtue Of pretended deed Of irust Of said rrsni-
ses. made by Samuel Crane TO Alvin Nj. Bixoa,
Tor the use Of Giles VI. Aka; as said Crane ney-
er had ans deed Of sach lot: and as said pretend
ed trus; has been duly reEoked under seal; and as
the Subscriber is TIE sole righful and lawful own-
er Of the above described premises
AARON DAVIS.
Pisa.7iIle, MAJ 236, 1916. liza
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

t Flood in Tie SHeghany. Destruction
N Prqpeiy aud Loss Of L!fe.--The Pits.
d Morning Post, Of Thursday says.--"0w-
o. lie late heavy rains above, there was a
sio he Allegheny river yesterday afternoon
wfsp five and six feet. The destruction OF
lg ia said TO have been greater than has
hssre been experienced on this side Of
rvsi. A large number Of RATS broke loose
oam weir mornings and were swept away
e sipo0ni Of loss Sustained is notknown. -
toe he afternoon a great number Of per.
i we're engaged 10 catching drif,, and three
ief SOS employed, were drowned above the
~ andge."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Reporfed for the Herald.
The Match Race.

A race was ron on Saturday last, over the
Beeiown race course, by Mr.. Lemons bay
mare agains, bay horse from Iowa. The
weather was fair until abou, o'clock, p. NJ,
when there was sprinkliug shower for about
20 minules-jnst enough 10 cool the air and
lay the dust. About one thousand people
were assembled, covering the brow Of the
prairie ridge with picturesque array Of men
and boys, women and wagons, horses and flut.
terinp tent cloths. Al about o'clock the ri
ders were up and The rival sieeds were press
ing at the bit. Huland had charge Of the
Iowa horse-ihe Lemon mare was under the
,oiiion Of Gordon Day-a sure guarantee that
there would be running done, if there were
any speed in the cattle. The horses went off
a, a signal given to the riders, without being
led up. In starting sad coming 10 the frs.
scratch, the Iowa horse seemed 10 be dong op
bis work in earnest and threatened to give his
competitor some trouble; bot this did not last
long. The horse struck outside Of his track,
making sort Of circumbendibus like rain
bow. for several rods. before he returned TO the
s.rai, and narrow path. Meantime the mare
was diligent. gathering along as if lightning
was chasing her down a precipice. and never
turning like Lots wife to look back. The
horse came laundering after, seeming 10 say
ii, will never do to give il up so;" but by
this time the mare had nearly reached the
goal, and i, was not 10 his heels to bea, her,
:" any how you could fix it," f.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Introduction Of a Lecture ON CraniO1O.
gy--Isy Animal Magnetism skull.
bone. M. ID.


Ladies and Gentiemen.-- Craniology is the
aniipods Of p oudology; but no lecturer who is
not mere mountebank, would give the latter
the pre-eminence for that would DO TO make
physiology stand on its head with its heels in
the air--a mos, unphiosophical s,,i,ude!--
Craniology is the acme, the very scalp Of
Science; ! will therefore take my subjec, by
the foretop, with as little ceremony as 40 In
dian warrior would seize Father Time
Craniology deals 10 Skulls bot /, does no, fol-
low by great deal iha, every numbskull Is a
craniologisI Craniolosy treats of sutures; bu,
every crack Drained suitor cannot treat of
cranioIogy; craniology treats Of heads, bu,
no, Of hogsheads, bya jog full; or i, would
have more votar:es. I, measures the solid
contents OF hssds--but not of the hesds of
rivers-ss the head Plas.s for that is liquid
-or head Of steam---for that is too head.
strong to be gauged-ora lrunnel head--or,he
heads Of public sfIairs,--for they take their
own measures; but the csaniome,er will de-
,ermine the solid contents Of a cabbage head
or a bockhead. Crsniology may be called
the shell Of phrenology--a iestaceous science.
difficult, TO penetrate and slow in its progress;
but which when we'll cooked and seasoned
to the public palate, may be considered the
tuiile-soup Of the sciences. Ladies' and gen.
,lemen, with this preface, | will pass around the
hat and respectfully invite you to throw in a
quarter piece--or il you have any of you
less affection for your smaller coin, dimes or
even half dimes will be .haakfnlly received.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

The Galeua Gazette acknowledges The
eaPF q an extra announcing the death Of
sel pailpp.. IL WAC tho foal ricockef of
hsi came booming across tho Atlantic
hts VIDE continent. The New York Tri.
co.'s Washington correspondent says:--The
spau by Telegraph of tho death Of
f's Philippe and consequent, revolution in
afaice. reached Washington this morning
tss 2lsO and created some excitement"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Taken Up

DY the subscriber ten days ago, 2 miles east
I'D of Platte liver, on the road leading from
Lancaster w. T., to Galena H., brown horse
about Is hands high, with a smalls,ar ia the FORE
head, about 7 or 8 years old, has three shoes on,
and is lame in his lei, fore leg The owner will
please prove properly, pay charges and take said
hose away. .s
wM. RICHARDSON.
Jnnc Is, 1916. (pr. fee s2pd,l l4-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

The June No. Of the Prairie Farmer Is
fss Cd. Il is foil Of interest; but has fallen
slra o mistake 10 asserting upon the sushori.
g 'hs Independent American. that the
susi crop Of Western Wisconsin Is fine
}rs ara in the Americsn's line; bot ,rksai
/. is Eus. The American is devoted to die -s,uifs
-ba col bread sIetIs.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13
Taken Up

DY TIE Subscriber, SIX miles worth OF Laneas-
ID ter. one rsd COW marked vita crop on the
len ear, and an unieE sisps on OF the fight ear
TSs 0wasE is requested 70 cal, prove property,
pay charges and take her away.
JAMES ". B0RAH.
Had Of GIANT, Juns 6, ls46. l3-it
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-13

Propineiaiism.- The expression, "pail a
cow" very generally passes for Yankee er.
preston. Now we will undertake 10 say ,ha,
person may travel into every par. and cor
ner Of New England, and he will nerer hear
tina, expression there. The word pail, never
is and never was used as verb, in New
England.