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pany incorporated in said state for purposes of in
lernal improvement shall become the owner, either
directly or by agent or otherwise of the said Ports
mouth and Roanoke railroad, hereby authorized 10
be sold, or of the said Seaboard and Roanoke rail-
road, the general assembly of Virginia hereby re.
serves the right, by special act of legislature OF
otherwise, to revoke all the powers, privileges and
immunities, to be conveyed by the sale Of said road
and to declare the same null and void. -
g. BE II further enacted That it shall be the duty
Of the board of public works of Virginia, and they
are hereby required, so to regulate, from time to
time, the fare for passengers on each railroad be-
tween Weldon and Portsmouth, and between Wei
don and Petersburg, to prevent an injurious COM
petition by reduoing the fare or by either of the
said roads, either by direct levyng Of such fare or
by any combination arrangement with any other
railroad or stage line, with any line of steam
boats on the Chesapeake Bay, for such reduction Of
fare; and in reference TO the fact of such combina-
ton, or any injurious reduction Of fare aforesaid,
the board Of public works shall be the sole Judge;
and their order shall be obligatory on either or both
Of the said companies: Provided, The stockholders
of the Petersburg Railroad company, in general
meeting, agree TO this section,
Z. BE IL further enacted, That In case the author
tiles of the State Of North Carolina shall at any
Time by legal process otherwise, deprive the Pc.
:ersburg Railroad company Of any of the privileges
and advantages Of its charter obtained from that
State by any act heretofore DONE or omitted to be
done, by the said Petersburg Railroad company, or
by any means whatsoever prevent the aforesaid Pc.
tersburg Rsilroad company from conducting their
operations on much Of their railroad as lies with
in the State Of North Carolina, or on any part
thereof byyreason of any act heretofore done, or
ornitted to he done, by the Petersburg Railroad
company, then all the rights, privileges and immu-
iries hereby gFauted to the aforesaid Seaboard and
Roanoke Railroad Company shall cease and be de,
termined until the State Of North Carolina shall re-
instate the Petersburg Railroad Company in all the
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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22

fresh, and jar Of roses had been part
ly preserved, some few leaves on the
outside having faded.
The building now used by Capt
Frazer not being suitable for the pur-
pose, he is laying the foundation of a
larger one, the preserving room OF
which will be seventy-fve by thirty
eight feet deep, and capable OF holding
four or five thousand barrels; and the
ice apartment will hold eleven hundred
tons Of ice. It will be finished by the
first or middle OF October. This is a
novel and important enterprise in our
city, which, we hope, will succeed, so
that our good citizens, if they choose,
may rejoice in peaches, Strawberries
and cream. in winter,as well as in sum.
mer.-[Mo. Republican.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22

Fruit and Vegetable PreSeruer. -
We yesterday visited the establish
mcnt of Capt. d. NJ. Frazer, between
Second and Collins street, just above
the Reservoir, which no commenced
last winter,for the preservation of fresh
provisions, fruit, and vegetables. This
is done by placing them in a room in
which the atmosphere is kept at uni
form temperature, say at S5 to 80 Fab
rcnheit. We are assured that eggs,
butter, fresh meat, &c.-also, apples,
peaches, Strawberries, and other fruits
can be preserved fora year or more,
and be perfectly sweet and fresh, re-
tanning their flavor, as when first put
in. Fresh flowers can also be preserv-
cd, and a rose bud has been thus kept
three months, and, when taken out, the
stem placed in water and exposed to a
milder atmosphere, il expanded, and
had the same fragrance as il it had just
been plucked,
This enterprise of Capt. Frazer is
not new experiment, as the principle
has been fully and satisfactorily tested
by the inventor, Mr.. Kephard, who
has alarge establishment in Baltimore.
There Is also, we learn. one in Phila-
delphia, and one now being erected on
large scale in the city of New York
Capt. Fraser has in his Preserrer
several hundred boxes of lemons which
were placed there the 10th Of May,
and are now sound and fresh. Eggs,
which were put in on the l4th of ApriL
are as fresh as when placed there; and
butter is perfectly sweet which was put
in the first day of May. A quarter of
fresh beef was hung up in it, and at
the expiration Of months, was fresh
and sweet. We noticed few radishes
and cherries in jars, which, after two
months keeping, looked plump and
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22

Consumption Of The Lungs, LiUer Complaints,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Crop,
Whooping Cough, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Splitting of Blood, Difficulty ofBrea-
thing, Pains IN The Side or
Breast, etc. ETC. etc. etc.
TN presenting this highly useful and valuable
Il medicine to public notice as remedy foi
/" Consumption and Pulmonary diseases ia gener-
al, the proprietor has been actuated solely by the
greaI success attending lite in his own practice
and desire TO benefit the afflicted, and would
therefore wish particularly TO impress upon the
public mind, that il is entirely different from the
nostrums daily ushered in to notice by Boosting
quacks, as II not only emanates from irregular Ply
stefan, but bias 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 oil
the most dangerously consumptve Character
And physicians fthe greatest emimnence through
out our whole country unhesitatingy recommend
il 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 gratifying proofs of it's efficacy
have been received from every place where it has
been used. For sale by BIcKNELL & Co.,
Agents, Potosi W. T.
CkTLook out for spurious limitations.
The true and genuine WIsTAR's BALsAM is sold
in St. Louis, Mo-, by PHELPS & BLAKEsLEY, cor
ner of Sd and Chestnut streets. Also for sale in
Southern Wisconsin, by the following Agents -
f. Bayley & Co., Platteville; r. ID. Pulford Min
eral Point; Bfownell & Carson, Dodgeville; Ed
win Bicknell, Potos; Z. w. Pelton g. Co, Prai-
RE du CHEN; j. NJ. Otis, Lancaster; and by re.
spectacle druggists and dealers in every town and
city throughout the western states and territories
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
II. S. FRIGATE MissIssrrpr,
III Vera Cruz Iulv lith. lSJC.

1t was thought we should have at
tackled the Castle and other fortihca-
tons of Vera Cruz before this time,
but the commander-in.chief has post
poned the oparation, until joined by
two or three more ships, which think
is good policy, for the enemy have
been engaged six months in strength
oning their position. With our glass
es we can see them throwing up en-
bankments aud planting batteries in all
directions about Vera Cruz. The Gas
tie itself is mounted by nearly SOC
guns OF the largest calibre, and is man
ned by 5000 men, under the command
OF Gen. Bravo, who has the reputation
of being the most experienced and
brave officer in Mexico. Icannot but
admire their resolution TO give us 4
warm reception. yet do most conf
IDENTIFY believe we will take the place
although the struggle may be long anC
bloody - Cor. OF Prov. Herald.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
New School Books.

NNOR sale at Bicknel's II. fctosi, very
T. choice selection Of school books OF the most
approved kinds now in use. Among which are
Sanders Reader No. ], No. 2, No. 3, and No.
4-most admirable reading books; also Pofte'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:
Roofs System of Penmanship, (copy books
neatly ruled and prepared with engraved
copies.)
Also; states; pencils; inkstands; quilts; paper
rulers, &c; and in short every variety of the
newest Novels; Novelties: Tales, &c, embraced
in the embraced in the wide range of Cheap Lit
erature.
ED. BICKNELT..
Dec a, 1915. 39-tf.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
New Arrangement and Change
of Firm.

EYRoM aud after the Is, day Of june next, the
n business of the subscriber, will be conduct
ed under the name and style Of RELToN
BROTHERS. With the change ofthe 6Fm,
they also ntend TO change thsr mode Of doing
business from long credit system to thar OF
READY PAY - their interest demands this
change, and they believe they will b. enabled to
do SO much better BY their eus,omes that Il will
eventually be better for all concerned
They will continue the business al BEETOWN
rs usual. With their usual variety a. both places
they hope to merit the continuance OF the liberal
patronage heretofore 50 generously bestowed
CHAMPION FELTON,,
EDWARD w. PELTON.
Prairie du Chiea, May 80, 1916 Ia-u
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
7He Murder of John Reeye.-The

The Murder Of John Reeve.-The
Cincinnati Chronical of the goth 81, es
the particulars Of the recent murder of
the comedian, at the theatre in that
city:
ii is stated that Mr.. Cook, who had
been acting as Treasurer of the Peo-
ple's Theatre for few days, and who
lis the husband Of Mrs. Cook, some
what celebrated as danseus, killed
John Reeve about nine O'Clock by
stabbing him through the heart with a
dirk knife while they were both be-
hind the scenes. 1t seems that Mr..
Reeve was prompter at the Theatre,
and upon the conclusion of the first
piece, remarked to Mrs. Cook as she
was passing off the stage, that she was
"imperfect," and added, "Why don't
you study your part'' in his usual jocu-
Jar way; 10 which she replied, "you
had better not insult me any more; for
| fyou do I'll slap your face" care
YOU in earnest?" said Jack, and she
passed on. in the meantime she
had made complaint to her husband /,
who left the ticket Office, and going
upon the stage by the back door, went
Into Morris's room where Morris was
lying upon the sofa, and walking up
to him, Morris asked him what he
wanted Cook replied that he came
in to let him know what the receipts OF
the house were, &c. Cook then re-
marked, you had better tell that prompt
or of yours TO keep his mouth shut, or
he'll go out of here some night with
his CUTS out.-Morris made no reply,
thinking it but momentary eballi-
ton and Cook went forward on the
stage, where, meeting Reeve near the
prom ster's stand, he said to him, "you
have been insulting my wife again. y
"Don't bother me-" said Reeve, SIN
busy now;" to which Cook replied,
'I'll learn you," and instantly stabbed
him TO the heart. Reeve made few
steps towards the door of Mrs. Lewis's
dressing room, exclaimiug, 'for Gods
sake let me in-I am stabbed: / an
murdered!' then falling backwards
was caught by that lady, who supported
him until she tainted. Reeve linger-
ed few moments, the blood gushing
from his bosom when he expired.
Meanwhile Cook walked deliber-
ately out the back door, and passed out,
crying fire, fire, and went into the tick
ct Office where Mr.. Smith was count
ling the money. Smith seeing him en-
cited, asked "whore's the fre!" In
the back building" said Cook. Smith
snatchcd up the paper money, and ran
out; Cook then pocketed the silver
money, locked the door after him as he
was going out, and fled.
As soon as the officers could be raj
lied, they went in search of Cook, and
proceeded to the house Of Mrs. Carna-
han in the upper part of the city,
where Cook boarded, and who is the
mother of Mrs. Cook. Upon enquir-
ing there, they could learn nothing OF
him, and after searching the house
they found the shirt, he had just put of
under the hydrant and the water run
ming, but nothing of him.
The scene upon the stage was aw-
fully tragic. The dying man welterlng
in his gore-Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Foster, and Miss Bertha Lewis;
all fainting and shrieking, while the
guntlumau OH the stage, without excep-
ton, were in tears, and it may with
truth be said, that it was the most eff
fective tragedy ever acted on any
stage.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
Later From the Array.

Every fresh arrival from the seat OF
war serves to sharpen curiosity, and
keep alive the interest we all feel, in
future events, in our collision with
Mexico, which is now beginning to as
sumo phase of activity, after rather
long interval of repose, on the part Of
the belligerents.
The river was falling rapidly, and
the Rancheros resuming their usual oc-
equations. Col. Hays Rangers were
not there at that date. They, howev-
err, had been in, after making recon-
noissance of the country as far as Mon
teTey. Our informant states that it was
reported by the Rangers that they had
penetrated to the precipitous cliffs that
oyerhang Monterey, when trooper, a
very adventurous soldier, named Cum
minis, reached a point, overhanglng
the Bishops Place, which commanded
a view of the whole city.
The utmost activity seemed to
prevail among the Mexicans, who were
busily employed in repairing the old
Notifications and erecting new ones
The number Of troops was not ascer-
tanned, but from the movements obser-
yable, it was evident they were pre-.
pairing every means Of defence.
Gen. Taylor is now encamped with
four regiments, (Cols. Walton's, Da-
vis's, Darkin's, and Marks's with the
Alabamians, under Capt. Desha, at
Buena Vista, on the borders of lake,
seventeen miles northwest of Mata-
moros. The health Of the volunteers
here with Gen. Taylor, had much i'm
proved, owing to the fine air they en-
joyed, and splendid encamping ground
they occupied.
The roads were perfectly impassa-
bic for wheeled vehicles, owing to the
swampy soil, occasioned by toe i'm
mensc falls of rain which had recently
taken place. The steamer Mercer ar
rived a, the mouth Of the Rio. Grande,
all safe, on the 18th inst.
Capt. Walker had returned from
his expedition to Monterey; and de-
livered report, which is said to be an
exceedingly interesting one, OF the
state of the country through which he
passed, hating places, sc. There is
no probability of any opposition being
made TO the advance Of the American
troops between Carnage and Monte
rey, and from all that could be collect
ed. tie Mexican force concentrated at
the latter point, is extremely insigni6-
cant. Nothing regarding tho report
ed approach Of Paroles, With the army
Of reserve, Of an authentic nature, has
been asccrtaned at Head Quarters,al-
though scouts are out in some numbers
for that purpose.
Everything, however, seems TO an
nounce that the possession of Monte
.rey will be fiercely disputed, as it is BY
nature and art, one of the most power
full strong-holds in Mexico. The in
habitan,s and soldiers are daily EN-.
ployed in improving its dciences.
The Mexican peasan.ry are employ
ed very diligently in cutting wood and
piling it on the banks o! the river, for
the steamboats,. They receive So so a
cord. tits Muskeet wood, and burns
very well.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
Regular Packet,
BETWEEN St. LOUIS AND PoTosl, W. T

BETWEEN s.. LOUIS AND PoToSl, w. T
YFvIlE new double engine steamer ATLAS, r
n A. REILLY, Master, win commence her reg
ular trips a. packet from 81. Louis TO Potosi, Oh
the opening OF navigation. 1hs Atlas has been
purchased expressly for this trade, and being Of
very ligh, draught, will remain in il throughout
the season.
Passengers and shippers may rely on the Atlas
always extending her trips to Potosi.
For freight or passage. having superior accom-
modations, apply on board or to
5. E. LEWIS & Co.
Po,osi, March q, 1916. 2-Sm.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22

Proposition Of Peace.-Letters from
Washington, under date of August 5,
state that the President has sent mes.
sage to the Senate with a proposition
for Peace with Mexico. Ii is believed
that Mexico is willing 10 receive a
Commissioner or Minister from this
country. Mr.. Slidell has returned
from Saratoga to Washington. There
is rumor that n Commissioner from
Mexico has arrived bringing an offer
OF his Government that it will receive
a Minister and assent TO terms ofpeace.
Ii is also rumored that the Presiden;
has submitted to the Senate that he
will send Mr.. Slidell as Minister to
Mexico if the Senate think proper, and
he will ask Of Congress an appropria-
ton of three millions Of dollars, TO
purchase some of the Western depart
ments Of the Mexican Republic. a
rumor is gaining ground strongly that
tho President will veto the Spoliaiion
Bill.-[Sa,urday Post.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
Sketch Of Spanish mining in 81
Domingo, (HispaniolaJ in Il. ID.

Sketch or ODanaSh mining IN 81.
Domingo, (HispaniolaJ in Il. ID.
1904.
Before relating the return OF Column
bus to Hispaniola, it will be proper to
take short view of the administration
of Oyando in that island. We have
seen, that this nobleman brought with
him the largest armament which had
visited the new world, with many adj
yenturers of various ranks. The de-
sire Of visiting these climes, which
had grown languid under former disap-
pointments, and the ISLANDERS against
Columbus, had been re-awakened by
late success in private enterprise, ard
the appointment of distinguished Of
ficer Of Spanish lineage, to the govern
ment of Hispaniola. The present ad-
venturers did not, like many of the
first great swarm, dream of mighty
deeds Of arms, and the conquests of
principalities and kingdoms, but the
same ardent thirst of gold which actu-
ated them, was the leaven of the new
mass, composed chiefly OF Spectators
and broken down gentlemen of desper-
ate fortunes. Las Casas, who accom-
panied the expedition, has left us
graphic description of their short, and
fatal course. "They had scarcely land
ed when they all hurried to the mines,
which were about eight leagues distant.
The roads swarmed like ant-hills.-
Every one had his knapsack of biscuit
or -four, and his mining implements on
his shoulders. The hida!gos, or gen.
tlemen, who had no servants to carry
their burdens, bore them on their own
packs, and lucky was he who had a
horse for the journey, since, he might
bring back the greater load of treas
ure."
"a numerous brigade FASTENED as when bands
OF pioneers. with spade and pick axe armed,
Foreron the royal camp, to trench field
Or cast rampant"
They set out in high spirits, each ca
ger to arrive first at the golden land,
believing that gold might be gathered
as easily and readily, as fruit from the
trees. When they arrived, they dis
covered that it was necessary to dig
painfully into the bowels Of the earth;
labor to which most If them had
not been accustomed ;-tha,. it requir-
ed experience and sagaci;y to detect
the veins of ore; and that, the whole
process Of mining was exceedingly
toilsome, demanding vast patience.
much experience. and. after all, was
full of uncertainty. They digscd ca
gerly for a time, but found no ores
they grew hungry, threw by their inn
plements; sat down to eat, and then re-
turned to their work 1t was all in
vain. Their labor gave them keen
appetite and quick digestion, but no
gold. They soon consumed their pro-
visions, exhausted their patience, ours
ed their infatuation, and in eight days
set off drearily, on their return by the
roads they had so exultingly trod.-
They arrived at San Domingo, without
on ounce Of gold, half famished, down.
cast and despairing. In this state Of de-
spondency, they became ready victims
to the diseases of the climate, and in a
short time, more than a thousand per-
ished.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
More New Goods.

II uST received per steamers Atlas and Uncle
~ Toby, in addition to former stock,
$50 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 as cheap any house in WILSON,
sin. Those wishing TO purchase would do well to
give US call before purchasing elsewhere.
5. l.. LEWIS & co.
Po,os. May 30, 1916. l2-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
Taken Up

TAME into the eaciosars Of the undersigned
~ living in the town Of osceola, in Gant CO.,
w. T., on or about the 10Th day Of March, 1876,
hrisals ealG with cFnmpled hons, having q
white streak on her belly and white SPOT upoa
her back, ne marks or hgaads-about 5 or 3 wears
old. The owner IS requested TO come forward pay
charges and take her away.
TARLToN F. BROCK.
August s, 1876. 22-4.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
STA MesAg MsgsAG
FE M ALE ACADEMY
POTOSI, GRANT CO., w. T.

IOIOSls oRANl W, w. Il.
YpHIS institution is under the direction of the
~ Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin, from
Dubuque. The strctest attention will be given by
the teachers to the moral departments 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 10 conform strictly
to the Regulations of the School; but parents may
rest assured that attempt will be made to bias
the mind or interfere with the Religious opinions
or the pupils; and that no pains will be spared to
make them comfortable and happy. The course
of studies will be divided into two departments,
including al branches Unpopular Education, wiz
a Grammar school, and Primary school.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Grammar School, 1st class, per or. 81 90
6 Cd /" " 3 90
Primary School, Let class, " " So 90
{. Cd /" +" I" 90
to be paid monthly, in advance.
Boarding, and tuition, per annum, 800 90
Half boarders 6 &c 40 90
payable quarterly in advance. Stationary, and
other incidental expenses at the charge of parents
OF guardians. Communications may be addressed
(post pad) to the REV. JAMES CAUSSE,
or TO SISTER MARY THERESA, Sister Servant.
PoTosi. Wis June I'd l645. l4-1y
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-08-22
y. L. Taylor

Has Just received from Philadelphia a stock OF
first rate leather and will manufacture Boots
and Shoes of every variety and description, of
the best materials. by experienced workmen, a;
the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable
terms.
Leather of the very best quality for sale.
Hides bought.
Potosi, Jan "a, 1916. 44-tf