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

Capt. May has been nominated by the Pres.
iden, and confirmed by the Senaie--frst as
Brevel Major Of Dragons, for his services In
the battle of the 9Th, ofMay; and secondly as
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel of Dragons, for
his services 10 the battle Of the 9Th
The N. Y. Courier says thu. four thousand.
one hundred and eighty-one emigrants landed
at the por, of N. York on the l2,h& 18th insis.
Governor Henderson, of Texas, who has
been i'll, since his arrival on the Rio GraDde,
died few day since, as we learn from Wash
ipgton.
Col. Samuel Humphreys, chief naval con.
structor in the navy Of the Uniied States, died
suddenly on Saturday of a2Oplexy, at George.
town.
We see by the Michigan papers that the au.
thor Of " Black Hawk, "the poet laureate Of
Wisconsin, who is now on his way East, is
every where received with distinguished atten.
lions. He will make sensation Ia Buffalo
and New York.
Wyatt, the murderer was executed a. Au-
burn on the 18th uli
train of 81 long cars lef, the Boston and
Marine Railroad Depot. Haymarke, Square, on
Wednesday last, with pie mic party of over
$500 persons. The whole we're drawn by
one of The company's new and powerful EN-
gines.
J. c. BREASTED, ESQ., Editor Of the Shell.
byvle, Tenn. Free Press, fell dead while
standing reading 10 his Office. on the 5lh inst
The Telegraphic Despatch to the N, Y.
rrue Sun mentions rumor tina, Col. Hays Of
the Texan Rangers had been murdered.
Capt Walker Of Texas Rangers at last adj
vices frem the army was lying dangerously
i'll at Matamoras.
About one thousand more Mormons has ar
rived at Fort Leavenworh, 10 hopes Of being
mustered into the United States service.
A man named Harmon, forty years OF age,
living 10 Lockport, Ills. cut his throa. with a
jack-knife on the 18th ult.
M. Pabenhan,th The British Minister. arrived
at New York yesterday, en- route to Canada.
He left Albany las, evening for the west.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

4 Chiraree A ehlvsree company in Platte
Timber for the inocen, purpose Of practice and
discipline, surrounded the bower Of Hymen on
the 9Th instant, exasperated some Of the good
.t6iks' whereaS one of the grooms shot one OF
the performers in the tg. GenaiRs groaas
and screams succeeded, which was all that
was lacking to give variety to horse iddles.
frying pans and rams horns. This is certain.
ly brilliant improvement 10 chivaree music
aOd ought to be adopted everywhere. The
sho. 10 this Instance has done no damage, and
the calf win doubtless recover. The chivsree
companies are SO well pleased with this dis
cOvery that they are about sending to Ms,a-
moras for 4 baud of wounded Mexlcans TO
scream and groaa on hymeneal occasions. No
amateur however woOld refuse to be sho, on
such an occasion; the music then is heartfelt.
genuine aud delightful
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Profanc Swearing.

Sing. swear. thou swearesl, he swears.
PA. We swear, ye or you swear, they
swear.
There is one practice tho Herald ardenily
hopes may be abolised by the powers that be-
or some other power,-we mean the uncivil
ungodly. uumanly practice Of profane swear.
ing. We, the Herald-have seen queer things
on this plauet--for instance. young chap
whose chin the velet down of manhood has
jus, begun TO shade we have seen such one
behind a cigar guiding /, through the air. a
vad OF tobacco In his mouth to pump the Juice
from the saliva glands, his tongue and the
whole length Of the narroio lane fabricated
with brandy,-one Of Daniel o'Conaell's OK.
quisites, who q, the scent Of an African would
fall PROSTATE like an Arab before the simeon.
and ye, his own foul breath enough to stiile a
cargo Of slaves in oil the eflcv;a Of the middle
passage-we have heard such one mou,hinp
the name Of tho Almighty as il il were the
main spring of-'he speakers jaws-yes,
eraunehing his own filthy quid Of tobacco, the
sacred name Of God, his own soul and eternal
IRE altogether and then ejecliog the heteroge.
NOUS mass enough to lure demons ,from a.
far to suck its essence But why such Ian.
guagel-Nou swear yourself 10 your rebnke.
says reader. Well we may be severe, bot
arden,ly do we wish this vice abandoned for Il
lives on public aims. aud does no, benefit any
one. Why, even our lev. makers piously pray
10 God occasionally TO damn their souls
Now we hold that rsrereaee is The real found.
alton Of all government, and the man who does
20, esince and feel sincere reverence for the
Supreme Law'giver is 90 more &, to make or
execute law than pig is to tune and play a
violin. He has no music in his soul, saith
Shakespeare. and is equally Incompetent TO eon.
suucs forte piannO or to play on one.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Or Another star has been added to our
glorious constellation, the Senate having ad-
mitted Wisconsin into the Union. The sister,
hood now Numbers tweDty.nine. Little Iowa
is preparing TO take her place at the family al
tar,as lhrtieth.-[ Bicknel's Reporter.
Look again Mr.. Reporter, and you will see
that Iowa is the twenty ninth State. The
to form the Constitution Of Wis
cousin does not meet until the first Monday in
October next.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
EIinu Uurrett and the West.


! We notice 10 the Manchester Guardian that
Elihu Borreti the learned Blacksmith, has
beer lecturing TO The people Of England GRE
ating an impression onfavorable 10 the West,
and likely to prevent his hearers from emigra-
ting ihiiher. The Manchester Guardian says:
" He mentioned the other evening, receiving
from friend in the far west, letter descrip.
tive Of the abundance Of the crops there-corn
was growing in profuson up to the threshold
of the door, yet, the inhabitants Of that district
were so miserably clad that they had hardly
shoes 10 their feet--and if they wanted to pur-
chase as much calico as could be obtained in
Manchester fer a shilling or two, they must
carry load Of corn distance Of seventy
miles 10 order TO obtain it,"
Now we know not to what part of the west
the above letter refers, bot il is entirely untrue
Of the territories Of Wisconsin and Iowa, or
any part of either territory.
The merchant, with general assoriments Of
shelf goods and groceries. keeps pace with the
earliest pioneers in The entire wesi 80 far as
our knowledge of the west extends. /, is also
VIGOROUSLY true that the emigration, to all the
new settlements Of the west, is so grea, that all
articles of food bear price little short of the
prices in the Atlantic Sia,es-while the mer.
camille competition is such that tie retail prices
Of clothing Of all kinds, and Of groceries. are
scarcely greater than in the old States.
Mr.. Burreu has certainly received wrong
impressions in regard 10 western facilities from
the letter above referred TO. Those who live
! in the territories Of Wisconsin and Iowa, can
bear testimony that stores are neither few nor
far between--tbat the merchants Keep as com.
pleie and extensive an assortment of domestic
and foreign fabrics as the generality of Eastern
merehants-he difference in price at the most.
being no more than the difference 10 freight
Labor also commands as good a price as in the
eastern States, and there exists no cause what.
ever in The West, for going "miserably clad "
Thus good calicoes can be bought any where
in the west for IL 10 cts. per yard, shooting
from to i2 cts. per yard. Gentemen's coarse
shoes can be bongh, at 81 90 pair, and coarse
boots al So pair, and the abundance Of western
produce can be exchanged any day for these
articles at the mentioned prices There are 10
Grant county, Wisconsin Territory. (and this
is fair sample Of counties 10 the wesi) thirty.
six Dry Goods Stores, some OF them doing
wholesale business--and all of them are ueN
supplied. Further, the population of Gran,
county is about 1900 Well, now consider
ing all our mineral resources. the unsurpassed
produc,iveness Of our soil---tho purity OF our
climate Its freedom from epidemics, will the
people Of the West ever have to go hungry or
naked
The fertile bosom Of tho ives, 10 still open 10
emigranis from the old world lot them como
on, they need not be afraid of having to 90
hungry or naked.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue Of fl. ia. writ issued out of the
I'D Clerks Office of the District Court in and for
the county of Grant, Wis. Ter, on a transcript of
judgment filed in the said Clerks Office, by Peter
Coyle, Esq, one of the Justices of the Peace in
and for said county, on the Both day Of July A. ID .
1886, at the suit OF Isaac Nesus, plaintiff, against
A. J Green principal and A. c. johnson, surety,
defendants TO me directed and delivered, against
the goods and chnttles, lands and tenements of the
said defendants ; have levied upon all the right,
title and interests which the said A. C. johnson
had on the Both day Of July A. d. 1916, or at any
time thereafter Of in and TO the following described
piece of land or lot Of ground, situate, lying and
being in the town of Poosi, III said county :--Out
lot number thirly-two (32), situate upon section
number thirty-four (34), township number three
(3), north of range number three (3) west. of the
fourth principal meridian. Containing two acres
and thirty-three hundredths of an acre. and which
said property will expose to sale at public ven
DUE at the outward door Of the Court House in the
town of Lancaster, in said county, on tho 10Th
day of October next, between the hours of O'Clock
A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ Of said day, and sell
the same to satisfy said writ and costs.-August
18th, 1876.
N. w. KENDALL. Sheriff,
25w6 G.. c., w. II.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Temperance "a Sice9en.-In Sweden, fnes
are rigidy enforced against such as are in,oxi.
Gated, and for the fourth oifence a man is ex.
posed 10 the parish church the following Sun
day, deprived Of his elective franchise. and
disqualified from appearing as a representative.
A great congress Of Temperance societies is
now holding 10 the Sweden capitol. One hun
dred and shiniy.Ewo national and foreign as.
sociasious are there represented; and the King,
as President of lho Stockholm Society, with
bis Qasen, was Presenl al The oPoaing meet
log.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
]. D. Wool. NJ. d.

OFFERS his services, TO ihs citizens of Lam
~ caster aud the surrounding County, as prac-
titioner Of Medicine in all its departments. DR.
w. is not in the habit Of boasing; but thinks that
his knowledge Of his profession and practice 81
fifteen years fairly entities him TO, at least, me-
dunn portion Of public patronage. He will nor at
rampI all diseases, "or il is mans doom to
de- bat if BY strict attention the duties Of his
profession and the most soothing care at the bed
side of the sick, he does not prove himself com
petsai to heal as others, he will retire and let 9th
ers take his place. His Office is at the house forn-
erly occupied by L. o. Shradsr, where he may be
found at all times, except when engaged in the du-
ties Of his profession.
Lancaster, July 9Th, 1916. Is ".
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

L. If every man has right 10 light. air.
and water, which no one will attempt to gees
sion, be has a right also to the land, which is
Jest IS necessary fer the maintenance OF his
If every PCTsoa had "a equal
share Of the soil. poverty woplj be unknown
ia the world, and crime woald disappear with
want Mike Walsh.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

The Rose Of the Yally Lodge No 3, of the !. o.
of 0. twill celebrate their Anniversary on Satur-
day the 9Th of Sept. next. Neighboring lodges &
Brothers in good standing respectfully invited
10 attend. The procession win form at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ Grafton at 2 O'Clock P. M. By order of
the Lodge. S. DOWN, @. S.
Potos, August 10Th 1916.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

The Canadian Pedestrian Eaton, the
Canadian Pedestrian, who engaged to walk
a thousand miles in a thousand hours. has
completed half Of his task, The las, mile &C.
cupied &c minutes, He came in quite fresh.
and received three hearty cheers from large
number of spectators. This seemed TO please
him much. After taking a half tumbler of
porter, he stretched himself upon bis cot, and
said he would not allow himself to get too
much excited
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
IL The Yankees are attacking the Norwe,

IL The Yankees are attacking the NOrwe.
gians with the missiles Of their wil,--siuee no
victories can be gained or the Irish. Ii is
currently reported in Dane. that Norwegian.
DESTROYS Of aping Yankee habits, asked
neigh5Or. where he procured sA6agIss-hs was
going TO dol his sods, aud try single rooE
The neighbOr Of course told him ,hst be got
bis shingles from the woods. Next day she
Norwegian secured the woods -climed Up
several trees like Polar bear--exsmined their
foliage and their fruit--bul to his great morsi-
hca,ion foond no shingles. He attributed bis
iisappOin,men, to the shieving Yankees who
lad gathered all the shingles Tor ten miles
ound-but he intended to take an even start
giih them in gathering the next eTgp;
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~ The Washington correspondent of the
n. York Evening Post says:
al am under ihe impression from all that
esH learn, that direct proposition has been
received from the Mexican Government, OF
which a restoration Of peace and the cession
Of California are the principal conditions. 10
the meantime, however, no relaxation of war
like preparation seems TO have taken place.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~ The estimated loss by the burning of
the Arkansas Peniten,iary is not less than
$4,000. Five or six convicis were known 10
have set on foot the PLAZA of firing the building
and escaping.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

or We learn tina, the regiment of Illinois
volunteers, commanded by Coils. Foman and
Baker, had arrived safely at Brazos. The men
were generally well and in good spirits. They
arrived previous TO the leaving of the St. Louis
Legion.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

TTTtkdraga.-We have been requested 10
state. thai Mr.. Cleveland aud Mr.. Covell have
Withdrawn their names from the lis, Of csndi
dates. for the ofiics of Sheriff.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

II The President Of Mexico has Published
q decree tina, there be formed and granted lsl-
tiers Of Msque. TO act against the eOmmeFca
Of the United States.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

or The New York correspondent of the
National InIelligencer says:
There seems to be prevalent opinion, 10
well informed circles, thar in the months of
October and November we shall experience a
great money pressure.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

Cr A new paper. called " The Waukesha
Herald" has been started in Prairio lie. Wan.
kesha county, w. T. Il is neatly printed,
we'll filled. and Wing 10 its politics
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

o." An old miser by the name of Dick,
died at Millvile. Ohio, short time since. AZ.
ter his death, there was found. In an old iron
chest in his room, 49,, 900 in gold.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

q E.LEwIS 4 CO, Potosi, have just receive
-. ed per steamer Atlas. complies sssor;-
ment Of Iron and Steel; 500 bushels Piastefers
hair: and large lot Of assorted merchandize,ah
OF vhich We olisr to the public at small Advance
Pososi. june %. 1916
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~" Fourteen thousand dollars In specie
from the Land Office at Green Bay and Mil
wauke Wisconsin, were received at the Bank
OF Missouri on the 18th inst.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~ The n. o. Delta says Midshipman,
bearing dispatches to Commodore Conner. ar.
rived 10 that city on the I3sh alt. There was
no government vessel to carry him 10 the
squadron.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
marrteo,

On the 9th ull by Rev. Mr.. Stevens, Ma.
EDWARD Folks TO Miss ANN BARNEY, all of
Platte Timber.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~ What is i, tina, pays less. ia proper.
hing else'-Give j, aPl Aes. Whiskersl
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
C. KALTENBACH.
Something New.

YEytIE subscriber is making for sale, Paten-
Il Bake Ovens of different sizes; most ecot
nomical continuance for cooking, They are SUI
perior TO stoves or prick ovens for baking.
A. B. SOUTHWORTH
Po,osl, March 26, 1886
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Attack upon Tampico!

YHyBE undersigned would respectf,lJv inf,
II the citizens of Grant county, aud the al
joining counties, that they have removed to IN.
commodious store lately occupied by VIM l..
johnson IN the townSef Potosi. Being thankful
for the patronage which has been so literally be.
slowed upon them during the short time they tayo
been settled in this place, they soicit con,inu-
ance OF the same, and pledge themselves 10 please
aliwho may eau upon them. They will receive
la few days an extensive assortment of new
goods, which in addition to theii present stock will
make as full and complete assortment; of goods
OF every variety as can be found in any store in
the mines, consisting of the following:
Damask table linen, brown linen table spreads;
Summer stuffs; buff alsd orange prints;
buttons Tor chidren's clothes, in great variety;
Broadclothos, cassimeres and vestngs;
White corded and Mohar skirts;
Gents summer coating;
Linen sheeting, fine white hannes:
DTab Damask moreens;
Black isle thread gloves;
Marshall's linen thread;
Coats 200 yd spool thread;
Bonnets, ribbons, parasols, &c.;
1t will be impossible for US to enumerate one
half of the articles which we keep, but we will cali
your attonton TO few of the leading articles viz:
A new style of lawns and balzarines, something
entirely new for ladies dresses;
Prints of every description;
Shawls of every possible style;
Ribbons of all styles and colors;
Laces and edgings of every description;
A large AMI complete assortment of bonnets:
Individuals wishing goods for theil families.
millners and pedlars, are all requested to call and
examine stock before purchasing, as we think
can convince you that all we have said can be
fully realized.
They likewise offer for sale choice lot of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
purchased this spring cheap for cash as any
house in the mining country.
To the ladies who have favored us with their
custom, we tender our sincere thanks, and assure
them, if they will call at the variety store of the
undersigned, they will find this side OF Galeaa an
elegant and complete assortment of
FANCY GOODS.
of all descriptions; and also see for themselves
that they can purchase of the Jews OF Potosi on
as reasonable terms as OF the Yankees of Galena,
Since it is pleasure at all times to show their
goods, and believing they suit both as regards
price and quality. they hope not 10 be forgotten by
the ladies. Will you call at Hams & Hollub's
Variety Store, and examine and satisfy your
selves.
Groceries,
Boots,
Shoes,
Hardware,
QueenSUare,
Cutlery, &C., &c.
Call and examine for yourselves, opposite tho
New Saloon, ON Main street, Potosi, at
HAINES & HOLLUB'S.
July 25th. 1915 OILY
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

JpTseSasin.--The progress Of this territory
has been msvsllously rapid. The following
table shows The rate of increase -
Ia fs2n tha nonalatian was sas5
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

.annua. Election Our annual election takes
place on Monday next. !
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

~ b. Tie business, will be continued At The
old stand in Lancaster, by James NJ. Otis, where
all that are indebted to the late firm are requested
TO make immediate payment.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
I'D Il IL I'D

Near Lancaster of bilious fever, on the Ist
instant. Mr.. Joshua day aged about Sc years.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
Dissolution.

TEVHE co partnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween James VI Otis and John NJ. Gus,
under the name of J. NJ Otis, is this day dissolv-
ed by mutual consent. All demands due the late
firm are payable to James NJ. Otis, and all de-
mands against il will be paid by him.
JAMES NJ. OTIS,
JOHN NJ. OTIS.
Lancaster, juno 6, 1916.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
" Shingles"

g E. Lewis g. Co Po,nsi, have Just been in
- receipt Of $50 buncbes Shingles.a superior ar
tice, which theg viii sell cheap for cash.
Poiosi, July 4th 1916.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05
READY MADE CLOTHING.

purchased this spring as cheap for cash as any
house in the mining country.
To the ladies who have favored us with their
custom, we tender our sincere thanks, and assure
them if they will call at the variety store of the
undersigned, they will find this side OF Galeaa an
elegant and complete assortment of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-09-05

10 1880. the population was
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-13
READ AND JUDGE.
IMPORTANT FACTS.

~ We. the undersigned, wholesale druggists
in Louisville, Ky, are satisfied, from all the m
formation we can obtain, that Or. G.. BENJAMIN
SMITH is the ORIGINAL INVENTOR OF
THE SUGAR COATED PILLS.
II We are prepared to supply dealers at the
NEW YORK PRICE.
johnson, Peter q Carey, 499 Main ST.
J s. Norris & Co., 46l Main 81.
Rupert q Lindenberger, 5ll Main ST.
George Lapp1ng d Co., 70 Fourth ST.
Bull & Alden. 81 Fourth ST.
O. And sold throughout the United States and
Canada.
Beware of all such frauds and examine the box
Office I79 Greenwich ST., Qarge Brick Block
lL' Always ask for the Improved Indian Fese
table Pills.
IL And see that G. Benz. Smith is wrlften with
a zen on the bottom OF the box
Agents in Monroe Co.
Schoch e. Sperng Stroudsburg.
Brodhead e. Brothers, DuiotSburg.
.jno Marsh, Fennersville.
Daniel Brown, Chesnuihill.
May 28 1876.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-08-13
NEW LINE.

The accommodation line of Stages between
Strouds5urg and Easron. will leave ,be house
of Edward Postens. ("ashnglon Ho,el,) in
S,roudsburg, on Monday, Wednesday, and Fra
dag of every week, at O'Clock, A. NJ, and ar.
rive in Easton at 2 O'Clock, P NJ, in time for
dinner; returning on the following day, leaving
ID. Connor's American UoteI, on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday al O'clock and arri-
wing al Stroulsburg al 8 o'clnck, same day.
The subscriber begs leave 10 inform the pub
lie, that he has purchased the above line OF
stages from Messrs Conner, Poslens g. Co g.,
the former proprle,ors, and lha, he is now able
to carry passengers in as comfortable and con-
venien, style, as any other route in The coun-
~, Fare through S 25.
ROBERT C. SHEATH,
Sole Proprietor and Driuer.
Stroudsburg, Jan. %, 1876.