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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

A Miserable fate.--Mf. Madden, who 10 en-.
gagged 10 making Government survey north
Of The Wisconsin river, near the sources Of La
Cross river, had in biz company young man
named Willard, from Elk Grove w. 4. A
few days eince, snow fell there 10 the depth
Of more than two cot; and the weather was ex.
uomsly cold. Young Willard started in the
storm to 90 from the Surveying camp to
the place Of encsmpment the night before, TO
get provisions. AS he did not return. the
whole company started in search Of him, and
looted in vain, for more than a week Il 10 a
wild. broken country, wholly uninhabiled; and
lhsro can be no doubt lha. Willard got lost aud
persisted with cold OF hunger.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
rnilhfni Dirgings.


The first discovery was made 10 1873 10
miles north Of Plauevile, one mile east oil
Ludd's diggings. by Erwin Roberts and j. 3
Kirkpatrick. The diggings were nearly de'
serted until the present winter, when Mr..
Kirkpatrick and son who was unborn when
bis father worked there before, have proved
the ground, and struck booming mineral
chunks weighing $50 pounds. II is a ha' 0.
pening, the mos, productive in those diggiag'
a. ..,.,, &c ~. i~-l .,-r, tsuvvrU az present,
This is on thu old Sam Charles range, and
the vicinity 10 LIKELY to be the general feadez'
vous of miners for the present season The
country Mr.. X. says is adapted to miners
fancy--,he rock arc all mineral rock as !, Is
called by miners, and the place Is likely 10
assume immediate importance.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
Plant an Orchard!

FTvHOMAS WYNN g. co. living i, ~
q Morris. Ogle county, H., ION The
shore of Rock River) have been a, srea, ss
and expense TO cultivate a nursery Of frui, -
and shrubery, embracing All the choicest var;.sa
cultivated in the United States Their 49,.
viii bear comparison with the best nurseries 81
of Long lsland--.he trees being re,naytse'S
thrifty and vigorous, and embracing, Or -
:rees alone, several hundred varieties Of s;omr,..
Autumn and Winter fruit; also about so varis,;,,
Of pears and great variety OF pluns; leo ser.9
al kinds of grapes. adapted to tie climate of Wi.
consin and Northern Illinois, which will 4.
ready for market next season.
The above trees are al young and thrifty. of i
to years growth. They win be delivered 10 4,
der IN any part Of Illinois, Iowa and Yisco.,
sin, if sufficient number be called for 10 ;,,st.
transportation They viii be carefully pack
and regularly labelled and markell
The following named gentlemen are authorizes
to act as our agents and viii be prepared 10 !.
ceive orders for trees; ali ores will be pronn,l,
hlled and the trees forwarded in good season.
BF. Ankeny, Esq, Elizabeth, H.,
Cyrus Lichteherger, White OAK Springs, W T.
G. Vaughn, Shullsbnrgh, w. Il.
j. ID. Martin, Elk Grove, w. t.
Noah II. Virgin, Platieville, w. It.
James NJ. Goodhue, Lancaster, w. #.
Vim, Manahan, Como, Whitesds co., III.
Our prices for year old apple trees, are
20 cts, cash, 25 cledt
2 year old apple trees, IL " 20 "
Pear and plum trees, 50 " 40 d"
Cherry trees, 35 /" 40
Shrubbery from 37a to so cents.
N. Il. 1t is hoped tina, orders will be Forwarded
without delay, so that trees may be sent by us IN
proper season TO plant this spring.
Credit until the first day of October mex, f
sums no, less than Sl2.
THOS. VIM g. co.
March 10, l847. LIT.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
PLAYING Oh soldier.

A hard old case, who had for nany years
belonged TO the rank and file Of Uncle SslA :
liule army was stationed at the garrison 10
Prairie du CHEN; and after exbausling all 9th.
or plans for getting whiskey wherewiihal to
wet his old whistle, he biz upon the following
expedieni f1r smuggling "ihe cripor" into the
garrison. II 10 customary for the soldiers 10
take their blankets TO the river 10 wash. Old
Bagonsi piled half dozen Mackosw blank
els mon his back and started for The river,
where 30 wss met BY he whiskey vender.-
lie ,hon put his blankets 10 Tub, containing
the whiskey, until lhey were folly saturated /;
when he slung them across bis shoulder and
started for the garrison. On his way he was
stopped by an officer, who smell "corn:"-
Throw down your blankets sir you have
bottle Of whiskey with you"
|, beg your pardon, Sir, qnoih Bsyonet; ]
have not.
"Down with your blankets. Overhaul your
blankets. Show your pockets. You cant
fool me. smell it. Where have you beenl"
70 wash the blankets for my mess, Sir.
WET. 90 along. Taon-s see as You have
any about you. Bot you are 50 soaked with
whiskey, yor Internal old Sponge. that you
smell as rank as a walking dislillery." Bayo-
net went into his quarters, wrong four gallons
Of whiskey ont Of the blankets, and gai glori-
oOsly faddled!
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
FaANKLlN. alias HioHLANp, March !

SiE--Tbis is pretty smart pace---'he
largest city In the mines Benton excepted
suerg,truE danciHg school. under The difec
ton Of Mons Bouehatd--a writing school
and every thing'-@ith 500 inhabitants and 8
man traps not TO mention the fact thar all the
preliiesl girls 10 the northwestern lead mines
have finally settled here and that rTea, many
Of The b'hoys are here--and they tell me, so
fiat broke they can't get away. All these
things beiog conceded, why should we not
have some kind OF mail communication with
the white eetilementsl Notwithstanding tho
fac, shai Ohio Hinton has failed aud lef the
country, aud Thomas Richie has been expel.
led from the precincts of he Senate chamber.
lis true we have mail once a week from
Shake Rag bot II does appear to me that a
mail route from either Lancaster or Plaueville
10 this place, and to continue on 10 Dodpesille,
would he sn advantage "a the p. o. concern
and most acceptable TO the people all along
this end az the fourth principal merriam.
Speaking Of men being broke YOU will
please continue yoOr paper TO me, and one Of
these DAYS (whica will adult is rather an in
definite ume) v III manage 10 &c, hold Of one
--oue and a lalf or two-or two and hall
aud send /, over.
Dr. Me i, here, aud be says he is killing
his fegolof number Of meu, womea and
children, ba he has 40, ye, acQai red any very
green laurels as the fruit Of his professional la.
bots as your old friend Dr. - and Dr..
------- either Of them Kill two men to his
one. and "a for the matter Of slsyiug hule
hoys and girls, he is M whar' Iodeej since
the United States Senate has refused TO pas.
the te, regiment bill, and lei, Ptesdea, Polk
IN the bag holding business, the people d
ibsse 'disainRs'- ever oTea 10 she calls O
charity and ever ready 70 assist The weak and
impoisai--ha'e, q, length concluded in ID,
ploniiede OF their mercy towards The Ptesl
dent. to make bold push toward saving h,
Standardization from irsuieyable ruin, b,
bringing the Mexican war 10 an immealat,
close. Therefore, as sooa as navigation open.
they intend to charter two steam beats ant
several small cra6, ard dispa.eh as forlotr
hope ,he physlsiaas q Fsaaklia 10 the WALL
Of San Jaau de Unoa. II they have as gee5
ssecess. In their lice, Ia ,be land Of ,hb Iuca,
as they have had Ia these 'disgngs,' they ii
indeed stand a good chance II rsvelltee
haps ola's--ga lhe Halls Of the Mon,ezu
mos
TIE Poar mans Constitution will receive
mole votes in ,bis Peeiac, Is proportion q
me nambeS 81 Votes. than a. cay olhss pre-
ciae' ia the mines With which an aeqosia,
ed although there are Q good maay o, Us wha
tbiok ii migb,y bad egg
We have hsd grcas SIR ~ this eoouiy a.
boat The laeaaoa ofi bs seA of lial josuee-
noieevi..e aod M,aeraI Pcia, are the Mich.
s.oods' IN ,he Geld. Soms lime back. two 60
one ba's were offered ca Minegal Point, b., a.
The eleeiioa approaches. he prospects o.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

Dodgeyille appear TO brighten. Some Of our
luminaries are tickling themselves Win me
idea iha, If they succeed indefealng The O.
lection and pot or the locafisn Of re county
sea, for few gears. that hey ean succeed 10
efecling further division Of this already
mpilalei county. and by getting right
smart notch out Of Giant coaniy, constitute
the county Of Resacs de la Palma. 10 view
of his result petition will BIZ laid before our
honorable Legislature on ihe FIRST day Of The
next session thereof, praying fora charge ofihe
ciiy or SimonsgiiIe. in this precinct 10 Palo
Alto. This city being situated al the head of
Dry Hollow, must be considered an inland
city, but, in the opinion Of or savars, quite
The thing for our county seat As for thai
piece Of old Grant which we must have in or
der to The realization Of this pieca Of progress
siye democracy, your knowledge Of the minds
Of the people over your way will enable you
10 form your own opinion.
We are TRULY great people. Us franklin
folks. We have great diggings-good fdlers
good houses and close shooting rifles
pretty girls aid heaps Of money; bat whether
the constituting Of 40 entire new county for
our own indisidual benefit 'woeld not be going
through great deal 10 lam Idle is matter
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
oNE oF'EM.

For he HerGd.
est. MARI to EsAGa.v
Child Of song! Oh why art thou serei
When DER the world dark storms are hurI'
Wba, bright visions Thy momenis cheer!
Where is Thy harp
OF trembling sring,
Whose thrilling notes
Through tho wild woods rngl
Oh child Of song! I've waited long
For Thy .uneful. flowing numbers;
Like purling stream,
Whose waters dream,
Thy harp seems locked 10 slumbers!
The gift Of song. Oh! lady fair
The gifl Of song is thine;
Aud the spirits Of The viewless air
Blight wrea,hs around thee Irvine.
Then lady swee,
Those trembling suings;
Thy fairy touch
Soft music brings!
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

The Persoa's Pony The "Brmiugrn''
blacksmith. who is lee,utiug through The
mlnes on Temperance. tells the following an.
sedO,e. A poor parson was travelling on Zoo,
10 England, Tho realm 81 John Bsreycorn,
when he stopped q, one Of those little village
ale houses which ia fss, England, and ordered
a pin, Of sdooble brown stou,;" saving that BE-
was TOO poor 10 eva a horse aud thar sla Yves
his pony on the road and urged wag who
was 10 the taproem 10 dtiek with hlm. The
wag slipped GU, Of the ole house aud proceed.
Ing on The parson's road, rolled into the gutter
BY the roadside, 81 II s,oae drunk The par.
sen coming up lied 10 vain to arouse him
and fearing he was dead, called in laboter
from an adjacea, Geld to help take care Of The
body. The laborer, knowing the wag, and
snsPee,ing ,ha, he was really dIunk, eommon.
eed eating aud kicking and bea;i0g him, ard
rolling him Oh To his back. with ,he paSson 5
help, asked him how be came yiag ,he;e 10
the medi WAY" says The war. The hie
psrson's--hie pony--Siekej ms over" Hear.
Jog this, the parsen determined 10 ,are bis pc
ny oei TO glass, end never nke 50 vicious a
beast aleng ,hs Rad with him sgaia.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
finer McDonald's Esfafe-.Sule of
Real Estate.

TAT Office is hereby given that by virtue of
lN license and authority to me given by the
Probate court Of the county Of Grant in the Ter
ritory Of Wisconsin, shalt sell at public auction
the highest and best bidder for cash, at the lais
residence of Abaer Mcdonald late OF said county
deceased, in said county, on the 9th day Of
March, inst. the following described real estate of
Abnef Mcdonald deceased, as aforesaid, to-wit:
the noFthwesE quarter of the northwest quarter Of
section thirty-iour, township four north of town.
ship five west ofthe fourth principal meridian Ia
the county aforesaid, satisfy the debts due from
the said estate and the cost and expense OF
selling the said estate. The sale TO commence At
II of the clock n the forenoon of said day;
good legal title will be made 10 the purchaser.
ORRIS M'CARTY, administrator,
de bons uon.
March 6, lS47. 52-3t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
john McDfaSter's EState-Sate o
Real Estate.

N0TICE is hereby gwen that BY virtue of
~ license and authority 10 me given by the
Probate court Of the county OF Grant ID the
Territory Of Wisconsin, | shal ssll at public aac-
toa the highest and best bidder for Cash, at the
residence oithe undersigned, in said county, on
saturday the 81 das Of A pril next, the following
real estate Of John Mcliaster deceased, described
as follows, io-wt: the east half Of the northwest
quarter dissection nine teen, township four north Of
range / west, IN the county Aforesaid, to satisfy
the deets due from tho said estate, and the cost
and expense Of selling the same The sale TO
commence at II Of the clock in tho forenoon Of
said day.
SETH W. MeMASTER, Executor.
March s, 1917. SPIT,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
Taken Up

DY the subscriber on the 2ist INST. one COW
Z D with a small Sit in her right ear-whte bel.
ly and white legs, with a small white spot in III.
face, about years old. Also one three year oil
heifer with crop off the left ear, white belly.
white tail aud dark brown head. The owner d
requested to prove property, pay charges and take
them away. Il. WHITESIDE.
Cassville, March l3, l647. LIT.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
News OF the week.
]. T. NJ.

The stock of The Hudson river railroad CON-
pany has all been taken up. The amount, we
believe, was SO 900 600. and b. provision
of the law, the charter became void if the stock
was no, all taken by the 9Th of March. The
road will run from Albany 10 New York, and
be in direct competition with the Hudson river
all the season that liver is naVigable. Never
theless. we believe the stock will pay fair
dividend.
The Gaena Gazette, ssys:-I, is the opin-
ion of commercial gentleman of good judg-
meni. thai the commerce on he Mississippi a.
( bose Us, will be doubled The ensuing year, in
comparison with the past year.
/ The river was open a, Quincy, and steam
boats arrived there on the 22d from st. Louis
/ The Illinois river is free Of ice, and the
boats are running.
The bill passed Congress on the i7lh, for
J the organization of new Territory above Us.
TO be called Minos,ois. The Territory de
riyes its name from river that ruus through
it.
The Grsen Bay Republican says:-0n Tues.
day morning the 23d ul., slight shock was dis.
Iinctiy felt in this town-lhe ground and sew
e'al buildings trembled for moment About
3 miles south, on the east bank of the Fox
river, tho shock was more distinctly felt; and
we are compelled 10 think i. must have been
q petite specimen Of an Earthquake!
We see it slated that the town Of North
ampiou, Mass, with a population of 1000.
has contributed five Thousand dollars for the re-
lief OF the starving poor in Ireland.
Gov. Dodge. has commuIed the punishment
of Bonhsm, sentenced TO be hung, to imprison.
menl for life.
The receipts of the American Bible Society
for January, were S2G 997; The disbursements
Sls. sG2.
A Mr. Gibson. Of TIopkinton. Mass., 70
years Of age, hung himself week before last,
because verdict for 1927 damages was given
against him 10 court.
The moon has passed the month Of Febru
airy, this year, without full. She has not
been guilty Of a similar OMISSION in thirty six
years.
DR.. Edison. the living skeleton, who has
been recently exhibited at the Museum in New
York. died in that city on Saturday night the
eth uI,., of some pulmonary affection. His
brother. Calvin Edison. who was several years
ago exhibited as the living skeleton, wasted
away so Ina, he. like the doctor. became liIer-
ally nothing ba, skin and bone. The leauness
was moi characteristic Of the family for, ex-
cep, in The case Of the two brothers. the other
members Of he family were rather feshy.
or A wealthy young man from Virginia
about 81 years of age, who had just received
a portion Of his fortune, in the shape of Slo,.
600, cash. lost it all few nights since, at a
gaming table in Baltimore.
---
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

The oaes es,soIaiei vocalist. Mrs Weed.
i ah0et 70 appear IN Publlc again. after 3 long
retirement. She is 70 make her FIRST reap
psaTsnee al a concert al Liverpool. and The
novelty Ct her nams has commanded The raihs,
sIlravasrani SON of fAy Peaass.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

IL What has become of The mail from
Mineral Ponl to Lancaster The postmaster
a, Minsral Point ought 10 knew thar il Is his
deiy.s il the contractor fails 10 carry tbs
mail, to procure il 70 be carried himself a. the
cost 0: the poet ofies department. We have
had no MALE from Iha, quarter, for ssvsra 4
vssks.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

- A saefiiegious seaRp was caught BY
the police with a rope thrown over the Al.
haay telegraph wire, in the end Of the city, for
The purpose Ct breaking It, bat before be sc-
eomPiishe5 il be had 10 fee, leaving his rope
PrlEs % The PaIlesnen.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

u Mayer Mickle despatched TO Ireland,
b. the H,bemia. an additional SON Of $500
Cor he starving Irish. "A effort is in press
10 send oal cargo Of provisions. which one
lady started with 100 barrels ofcorn meal. and
which is taPldiy Increasing in contributions OF
ali sprsS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

The Conrrntioa rebuked-So far as the ac-
tion Of Congress is concerned. Wisconsin is
admitted Into the Union. bot our national
councils entertaining probably no doubt Of the
rejection Of the Coasutosiaa By the people,
have passed fhs usual appropriations biH for the
government Of the Territory another year.--
This is cerIainly..a compliment to the COED
sense OF the Badgers.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

~ The alleged slave who had been for.
chilly taken from Detroit TO Toledo, by slave.
catcher. was placed in a room chained. while
his captor was being tried for assault. Some
colored men 60, wind Of his whereabouts, and
carried him or unobsersed. Before pursuit
commenced, the slave was out of his reach.
and was soon landed a, Maiden, Canada.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

~ The Prairie du Chen Patriot says
On The Sd instant, The express seat from Fort
Atkinson, Iowa, to This place, with The mail,
was attacked by fou- mounted Winnebago In
dams who designed TO rob him Of the mall
He met them about twelve miles west Of here
and far from any habila.ion. Two Of them
came up on the sides and laid hold Of the mail
bag when the carrier knocked the two 10 the
ground with his whip. Being onamed and
seeing The other two approach with drawn
knives, he put spurs to the heavy horse upon
which he was mounted for ibis place. and
had il not been for the interference Of high
dfifl upon nne Of the undulaIions Of the prairie.
would have been osertaken. While the TWO
first Indians were remouniing, he had so far
gained upon The party as 10 dismouni and lead
his horse safely through the drift, while the
Indians dashing furiously forward with their
ponies were stopped and ioondered 10 the
drift. Thus he escaped We understand
that the express armed himself ere his return
The next morning and considering the revenge
fol nature Of the Indians. something more So.
rious may yet grow out 81 the matter.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
Keep OF

NTOTICE is hereby given thai an persons are
N forbidden to dig or mias OF ia any mannes
to espass upon any parts Of the subscribers lands
il this coaaty. as We aie determined to enforce
The law against al who do
IHOS. J. TAYLOR,
JOHN B. TURLEY.
Feb 20, lS47. 50-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
The death of Santa Anna

WOULD be a.mat,er Of less personal inter
w est 70 the subscriber. than 70 have all per-
sons indebted to him, call and make prompt pay
msnt. 4 settlement with hln, must pc made,
without ulspy. ,,,-
PoiOsi, Jan l6, 1916. 4Sif
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
Do as you would be done by.

FEvHE tiae has arrived sswhea sa.hsaranee
ceases TO Re vi4tae." e0assq ssntiy 1 shall
maze application ta legal way TOR Ire paymsna
al my just G-ss, Ga ,sss paid immsd'aieiy.
4. Il. BARBER
FEB o. ISL. 81.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

~ The death CT Edgar A. POs's wife is
recorded 10 the New York papers. She died
Of pulmonary consumption.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

E EAflS Y co. are rushing off their winter
e. stock OF goods at very reduced prices, 10
make room for spring supplies.
Potosi, Feb 20. 50.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

Northern men With Sogt bern principles. -
The Whine, proviso, which was 40 amend.
mentio tho bill in Congress providing $1,000.
900 for boying Mexican territory and which
amendment made ii condition Of the bill
that Tho territory purchased should be free
from slavery. was carried In the House by a
majority of-one vote. john w Houston Of
Delaware. was tho only member from slave
Stale who voted for the amendment, Eigh
teen members from free S,ates. went FOR the
negro lnisFes, and voted 10 favor Of spreading
slavery 10 the Pacific. Lei ihem be remem.
pereo. those VINO thus voted we're
Stephen Strong, Of NJ "
James Black, Pc.
Richard Bfodaesd. Pa.
Jacob Efdman. Pa.
Charles j. IngeSsoll. Pa.
Moses Mct lean, Ia.
John S. Chapman, Michigan.
Francis Cunningham, ohio.
Joseph MorTis,
Isaac Parish
Nm Sawyer,
Henry 81 John.
Robert Dale Owen, Indiana.
WA. w. Wick,
Stephen a. Douglass, Illinois.
John A MeClefnatj.
Orlando u. FieaIin,
All Of them being democrats.
These who did no, vote arc
wm +. Giles. Maryland.
s. e. Hastings, Iowa,
s. Letter.
q. ID, Lulb, Pa.
Robert Smhh, H.
John w Davls. Indiana, Speaker,
OF these, The Two membefs fIom Iowa were
10 lhsir seats, but would no, seio; and Mr.
Robert Smith. who was not within the bar
when his same was called, wished to vote a.
gainsI the proyiso, bu, objs5uen being made
The rules of the House would not permit his
vote 10 be- recorded.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
Notice.

I'll forbid al persons 70 tTus; my wife Leeldra,
III o. credit her 10 any manner Oh my account
Her marriage contract w5th me being violated and
broken, viii be respoasib'e herssfes fir no isbts
BY her contracted. BENZ ~ COATS.
BesJowa ". T., Fec, 10. ISiT.-50.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

u We leara from the uor,h. that abou,
the Portage and Fort Winnebaeo. the
small eox prevails amongst the Chippewa la.
diass, proving very fatal.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13
A Friendly Call.

EKTE are obliged to admonish our feads to
w whom We nave thus long extended cfsdi.
on notes aud upon oll books, that we shall ex.
pect them TO pay us promptly before the lst Of
January next. Their neglect to heed this notice,
will compel Us to resort TO very unpleasant alter
native.
S. e. LEWIS & co.
Poiosi, Nov. y, 1916. $751;
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-13

Or A wealthy young man from Virginia
about 81 years of age. who had just received
a portion Of his fortune, in the shape of Slo,.
600. cash, lost i, all few nights since, at a
gaming table in Baltimore.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-05-12
CAMP WASHINGTON,

am about to make another attempt to
write and let you know that I still -four
,ishing on the sandy plains of Mexico,
sound as nut and dirty as pig. There
are about twenty-five thousand soldiers
here, and not a clean face in the party;
we are camped just cut The city, and are
bound to gel 10 town almost every day. 1
have been in every hole and corner Of
Vera Cruz; it is old fashioned, thickly
buill. and dirty, filthy place. There is
only one decent Hotel in the town, and
that is nothing great. The Mexicans are
q lazy, black looking set, aud it makes me
mad to think ] came so far to fight the
eowardly rascals. All wish for is to have
a chance 10. shoot about dozen of them.
They are treated 6uely by The u. s.. off,
GERS, and if we show them our. contempt