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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

The various theories or rather o.
pinions ahoat in the mining country to
account for the lead deposites, induces
US to give the views of scientific men
on the subject. 1t is very common
supposition that mineral grows or is
constantly increased by dispositions
from water, and, hence, that the ag-
gregate amount will never be dimin-
ished essentially by the most extensive
diggngs. An old miner can scarcely
be argued out of this belief, from the
fact that some az the ores of lead las
the carbonate for instance) are gener-
ally found in plastic state; and hence
he presumes that it is in a state of
transition into the solid galenn, or sui
phuret. The error arises from con-
founding the varieties together. Ex-
periments upon the water and coil
show no traces of lead in solution, and
as far as we have learned, the earth is
not impregnsted with mineral. Hence
the Wernerian theory, although so
generally reesived, that the assures
were filed by aqueous utilization from
above, will probably not hold true Of
any lode yet discovered. lsg
The formation Of some veins is re-
lerred to eleciro-chemical agencies,
which operate TO transfer the contents
Of veins even from the solid rocks in
which they are disseminated, into fis-
snres in the same. Ii has been shown
conclusively that the materials Of some
metallic veins, arranged as they are in
the earth, exert feeble electro-msg-
netic Influence. That is they consti-
tute galvanic circuits, whereby a trans
fer Of elements To considerable dis
lance, may be effected. Although this
this theory explains many perpIexing
snigmas ia regard to mines Of other
metals, it is exceedingly doubtful
whether itsPplies TO any deposites in
the 'diggings.'
A theory which very satisfactorily &C
counts for one variety Of lead veins,
has been suggested by DR.. Buckland
and M. Necker. II is that they were
filled by the subliniation Of their con-
tents into assures and cavities Of the
superintendent rock, by means Of in
tensly heated mineral matter beneath.
This is the only theory that will ex-
plain the formation Of cave or cog
mineral. Its always found deposit
ed on the top, sides and bottom Of the
cave, prest nting the appearance Of
multituGes Of cubic crystals depend
ing from all sides-the interior cavity
being circular tube. The matter
composing these cogs must have been
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

or The Wisconsin Argus comes to
hand, with brief article announcing
by authority, the converting Of an ex-
ira session, in the month of October.
1t says
ave are informed, that in pursuance
of public desire, very generally ex-
pressed, the next legislature will prob
ably be convened and hold their req
ular session early in October next. -
This arrangement will doubtless please
all parties; and may be regarded as
coming from the people alone, whose
wishes it has been the desire Of the
Governor to consult. BY holding this
session in October, convention might
be elected and meet in January, a con-
stitution submitted in March, and if ac-
cepted, Wisconsin be admitted into the
Union before the adjournment of Con-
gress.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

The Scythe Of Time. - 1915. -
Thirty.two years ago there was at vi
emma, "a general Congress ofthe Crown
cd Lends and plenipo,entiarics of all
ths European sovereignties, for the
purpose of establishing mutual rela-
tons and the future policy of the ma
tons there represented. There is not
now remaining a single crowned head
of all those who swayed the sceptres
of Europe, nor Of all the plenipoten-
tiaries who were then present does
there remain more than three, Meter
Mich, Nesselrode and Wellington
All the rest have gone down to the
grave, their heads, once so exalted, are
now on level with the despised peas
ants of the valley.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

0]~ Last evening one Of our largest
dealers in groceries, showed Us one OF
the greatest frauds we ever witnessed.
lie had, within a few days, purchased
in the city of New York, large lot
Of teas in half boxes he found that ten
of them bad ingeniously concealed
within them, large piece of clay
nicely wrapped irChinose paper, each
piece, with the paper, weighing six
teen pounds His loss upon the whole
is more than $50. We have always
heard that the Chinese were the great
est cheats 10 tho world, and now be-
lieve t.-Newark Eagle, ist inst.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

+ The Crops. The wheat harvest is
nearly oyeEin this section Of Illinois,
and the crop secured in exccllet condi-
ton. In the southern part of the
State. the yield is much better than
usual, and promises large return to
the farmer--in the middle section, The
crop isgenerally light, but tie grain is
OF superior quality--and in the
north, where il suffered most during
the winter, it is said 10 be much be-
low az average. Upon tie whole, so
far as our Information extends, we are
inclined TO the opinion that the def
cheney in some of the counties will be
nearly made up by the greater quanti-
ty raised in others; and that the sggre-
gate raised in Illinois this season, will
not fall greatly below that harvested
in former years. The oats and corn
promise exceedingly well, and the hay
is most abundant Alton Telegraph.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

lSdH.-Common salt in THIS market
cannot now be quoted less than $500
per Dbl. The advance has been occa-
stoned by the partial suspension of the
works in Liverpool and Gedes. Thus
far the season has not been very foyor-
bic for evaporation. The high price of
wood--S3 so and S. 90 per cord
has been an additional drawback
The amount (of all descriptions) man
ufactured this year, will fall considers
bly, short Of several previous years.
Syracuse Star.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

deposited + when the mineral was in
process Of snhlimation, as the Particles
arranged themselves in crystals of the
primary form, and in the most exact
order, IL piece Of galena be heated
in tube, and it's vapor unite with
that of water, deposite will take
place in the upper part OF the tube,
resembling, in miniature, cave mineral.
/ But the theory which will alone ex-
Iplain the formation when the deposits
occur massive, is that Of Hutton, that
they were filed by melted mineral in
iected from beneath. The lead rock
I is filed With crevices and assures, and
the mineral forced up under an enor-
nous pressure, is often found in places
apparently disconnected with any 9TH
er deposits. ANY connection howey-
err, is sufficient TO account for the mass.
That most Of the lodes were thus in
iected is matter which none will
doubt who have examined.
"Float mineral is often adduced by
miners as proof positive that mineral
grows They find il broken into
fragments, and scattered without or
der, like seed in the ground, When
examined, the pieces are always found
worn by the action of water. They
also exhibit marks which show them
to be mere fragments of large masses.
Geology proves that they are such
that they belong to some vein, the ma
trx Of which having been worn away,
the mineral has been broken TO pieces
and spread over the surface. Float
then is a mere vagrant deposit, to ac-
count for which is perfectly easy. Dl.
ring a lengthy residence in the mines,
we examined every variety of dig
gings,' with care, and feel no hcsitan-
cy, in every case, in ascribing their
originto sublmation and injection a.
lone. wis. Argus.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

IP The eastern train Of last even
ing consisted of fourteen long cars,
which must have brought to this city,
nearly one thousand persons, mostly
in transit for the west Eleven of the
cars we're filled with emigrants as close
as they could be packed in. The
railroad and canal are depositing upon
our wharves a living flood, portion OF
which stops here, and then the tide
flows on towards the setting SUM-
Buffalo Express, July Cd.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24
7 A Springer, H McAuley and J

Hazel Green Aug. Tyler, o B
Cottle, ] c Chamberlain, Sylvanus
Jessup, Lewis Rood, o S Johnson, 5
Virden, Mr. Hickock and ID S Brews-
Ter.
Waterloo- Samuel Ashley, SAM
Groshong. John Wise, Charles Ash
lev and Horace Booth.
Hurricane-D cambridge, A BRAN
Vader, S B Keene, t Taylor, Lewis
B Gardner.
Head of PIatte.-N Mcleod, j D
Merritt, = Ross j Ferry.
Patch Groue--Moses Hickiin. Hi
ram Bronson, d Balentine, K J Ship
ley, NJ Dickinson and DR. Sergeant.
MuSc0d0y-James Moore.
PkafseciHe j II Rountree, N H
Virgin, S o Paine, B Goats, VIM Bev-
ans, C Campbell, r Chapman Sam'I
Moore, John Messersmith, Aaron Da-
Wis and ID w ClarJ.
SmeLtzer Grove--J M Smelizer, c
Y Dwell, John Hneman, John Allti-
ger and ] b Coates.
PotoSi--R Templeton, G w Biek-
nell, H NJ Gillett, II L Massey, B F
Woods, T Chapman, A J Green, p
MalIett and VIM Clark.
Pleasant Tatley-Jor sthan Craig,
S Vance, Allen Wilson, Jacob Swartz,
John Bradley and E Thwaits.
Fennimore Groye--W Y Decker,
VIM Salmon, John Switzer, G w Dill
Ion.
Mcnomonee - James Gilmore, w
Richardson, b Kilbourn, A III Gil
more and John C Bowmer.
Fairpiay-Warren H,nnum, T z
Hicks, G. w Bruce, - Collins and A
Woods.
On motion Of O. F. Spencer,
ResoEued, That committee of five
be appointed to draft an Address TO
the Wings of Grant county.
Resolution adopted, and the follow
ing gentlemen appointed said COM
mittee--
j. Allen Barber, James NJ. Good
hue, L. o. Shrader, 0. F. Spencer,
Miles Hollingsworth.
The Chair appointed l.. o. Shrader,
H. r. Golfer and E. P. Wood The
Central Committee of Grant county.
On motion of James M. Goodhue,
ReSoiUed, That it be the duty of the
committee of vigilance in each pre-
cinct, to obtain pledge from all the
Wings they can in their respective
precincts, to go to the polls and vote at
the September election; and that the
several committees report to The next
County Convention, the names Of all
who are thus pledged TO come up to
the work.
On motion Of M. Hollingsworth.
ResolUed, That James M. Goodhue
be requested to publish a Wing pa
per. and that we as wings will render
it al our support and influence.
On motion,
Resolced, That the proceedings Of
this Convention be published ia the
Wisconsin Herald, with request that
the other papers ofthe CO. copy them.
ResolUed, That three weeks from
to-day be the day for the County Con-
vention, and that the Central Commit
tee be instructed to give notice accord
ingly.
On motion of Mr.. Briggs,
ResoIUed, That every member of
this Convention consider himself a
committee of vigilancesuntil after the
election, 10 carry out the interests OF
the wing party.
On motion the Convention adjourn
ed.
]. II. ROUNTREE, Chairman.
T. p. WooD. Secretary.
n Female Leviathdn.-A woman
recently died in this town, whose
weight was upward of three hundred
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24
NO. 90.

sage on the steamer Yazoo to visit
the watering places. About s o'clock
10 the evening, and when the boat
was Off Eighteen Mile Point, he went
into the after part of the wheel-housc
10 take bath, and was swept over
board
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

n c. X. Johnson, Esq, distin-
guished member Of the bar Of New
Orlsons, was drowned on the 10Th ult
With a party Of friends he took pas
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24


lTe Now for dash at Paris and
Partisan life--first the graceful trans
Iations by Willis, who translates only
little less perfectly than he writes
II was the middle of May, and the
Parisans were reproducing the deceit
full year with bcing'a twelve month
winter under four different names,
when suddenly, enter Spring-better
late than genuine, generous
and genial. It's apparition changed, at
once, the sombre countenance Of the
capital. Indoors ADJUSTMENTS, con-
certs, balls and theatres, were sudden
ly exchanged for excursions 10 the ru-
raj neighborhoods, dances on the
grass, promenades in the gardens, pic
MICS and all manner Of out-ol-door
pleasurings. The welcome TO the tar
dy season had only accumulated by
the delay. The elegancies of the
spring fashions have surpassed hither-
to-dom. The toilets that have burst
upon vision in the fashionable circles
of the Hippodrome and Circus, bad
(says French journalisD ga visible
perfume of spring and simplicity
The flowers, the ribands, tho embroid-
cries in silk, the snowy Grape, the vir-
gin straw, the vslenciennes and cs-
lines, the iced taffeta, the thread It's
sues, the foulards, the silk muslins and
muslins embroidered, and all the fam
lily OF jaconnas and spring taffetas--
these have replaced the winter wear
tho lsid-off diamonds and dentelles,
plumes, thick stuns and sains. In the
public drives, the equipages have out.
done all previous outdoings. Several
new styles Of carriages have appeared
much more open than former fashions,
and giving better opportunities for
display Of dress. The princess L.,
in a most admirable turnout, lounged
upon her cushions in a semi-masculine
Jacket Of bright green silk, stiliened
coquetlishly at the bust with a be-
witching corssge. Her psrasol, min
ion proportions, was of white silk
lined with green, and edged with cost
ly yalenciennes. Her bonnet was Of
green Grape, without ribbons, Of mar
vcllous simplicity and elegance, and
rather punctuated than ornamonted
with exquisite sPrigs Of heather. She
was sllogethcr, a delicious phenome-
non, One other toilette alone COM
pared with her--a dress Of summer
pompsdour with a white ground and
coverings Of rose and blue, a straw
hat with May roses, and a scarf Of
black lace worn with delicious secre.
not yet detected.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24
j. II. ROUNTREE, Chairman
T. p. WooD, Secretary.

n Female Levi0thdn.-A woman
recently died in this town, whose
weight was upward of three hundred
pounds. Her coffin measured thirty
two inches in width, and was SO large
that the corpse had TO be taken out of
the house to be placed in it, neither
ihe door or windows being wide enough
to admit ;t.-Quincy Mass Patriot.
D The Hartford Courant says,
that the reception of the President
there was decorous, but with little
warmth about it except what wss pro-
duced by broiling sun. The inmates
of the insane Asylum presented him
with boquetsiof flowers, and the Cour-
ant thinks they acted more nationally
than did the people Of the Uoited
States when they elected Mr.. Polk
TO the Presidency.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-07-24

Hazel Green Aug Tyler, 0 B
Cottle, ] G Chamberlain, Sylvanus
Jessup, Lewis Rood, o S Johnson, ;
Mr. Hickock and ID S Brews-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-05
..WorSls In seasOn. :"

rba following ANONYMOUS communication comes to Us
from Philadelphia We publish it with much pleasure
and we have no doubt that the Secretary of War will be
willing to carry out the sensible suggestion which It en-
braces He is duly OF the danger which our troops
NAV incur and is DESTROYS of adopting every means
which is calculated to prevent it, We should be happy
n hear again from ga Fellow Citizen and did not
require the s. which he encoses in his letter to prompt
the publication OF his article The value of his PROPOSE
on il our sufficient reward If he will CALL send to
the Office his fee will be cheerfuly returned to him:
PHILADELPHIA, April 3,ls47
TO The Editor Of the Union:
SIR The late intelligence from army at Vera Cruz
shows the great degree of fatigue and exposure to which
they will be subject i'm the investment OF that city These
causes and the mpudence and indulgence OF some IN the
fruits OF the country as well as the effects arising IRON
the congregation OF many persons rom such various
and more northern cmes) under southern sun, Will be
likely to produce early development OF the yellow fe-
yer, unless God, N his providence ayerls H.
Having resided for many years at the soutn ana KNOW
ing that the very much depends on the disease
in hand in time, and administering medicine IN It's early
,ages-as member of the community, and interested IN
the welfare of my fellow citizens, would respectfully
bring 10 the notice of the government the necessity OF ia
king those precautions IN season. which the Importance
OF the sgnaly demands andtor when they VIII
derive in the consciousness OF the performance OF their
duty satisfaction which must be necessary to sustain
them under their great responsibility
The yellow fever seldom commences IN New Orleans
before the beginning of August and ITS commencement
al Vera Cruz, | believe, at much earlier date.
Would il not, therefore be practicable for the govern.
ment 10 engage the OF many of the physicians OF
New Orleans, proceed to Vera Cruz and remain there,
giving their services until August or even later, neces-
sary -
At any rate, there are many physicians at New Or
leans that OF them it is to be supposed would glad
y avail themselves of such opportunity if not for Pc
cuniay, yet for the higher obligations OF patriotism and
duty to their fellow men,
beg therefore. that you would excuse me in the ber-
ty of respectfully soliciting editorial or notice from
YOU in your paper, directing the attention of the govern
ment to this subject and which will greatly ablige
A FELL OW- CITIZEN
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THE UNION.

forces who may approach the house OF the consul: be-
ing te understood that the said safeguard is solely in
tended TO protect Spanish subjects and their property
The undersigned who has not had the honor to hear
directly from the British consul. begs that like safe
guard herewith, for hun. may be delivered by the Span
ish consul.
The undersigned offers to the consul of her Majesty
the Queen OF Spain, the assurance of the high respect
and consideration OF the undersigned
= WINFIELD SCOTT.
TO the Consul OF Spain at Vera Cruz Senior d. ArILAss
DE EscALaNrE
NoTE--A similar letter was addressed to Mon. A.
loux, French consul with request that he would de-
ver to the Prussian consul the safeguard herewith
closed for the latter
'Whosever belonging the armies The United States
employed in foreign parts shall force safeguard, shall
suffer death. "-(55lh article ofwar)
BY authority of Major General Scott general OF
the property OF the French Consul residing in Vera Cruz
his house and its contents placed under the safeguard
OF the army of the United States To offer amy violence
or injury TO them expressly forbidden the contrary
ordered than safety protection be given him and
them in case of need.
Done at the headquarters Of the army of the United States
this 18th day OF March, 1917.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
BY command of Major General Scott,
ii. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A G..
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supreme cour,o the United States All these consider

Supreme Court of the United States All these conslder
tons are of no account, provided the Integencer can
plant thorn in the side of the administration, raise a
camor against the war; and relieve the Mexican allies from
is burdens You may tell the opposition in vain that
will make the enemy contribute to the support of the
war which he has provoked. You may tell them, in
vain that il will assist in relieving people from
some os burdens Youmay well address all this to the
winds. The federal party will still insist upon IT, that
we shall tax the American people exclusively and tax
them more and the Mexicans not at ai as the result OF
,he war If this be not giving said and comfort to the
enemy. we know not what the course OF the opposition
amounts TO-
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PRESIDENT Polk COMING TO CHAPEL HILL-The Presi.
dent OF the United States has sgnifed to the faculty oil
Inc University of North Carolina his intention TO attend
me annual commencement in June next, unless prevented
ny business OF the most urgent necessity Judge Mason
Secretary OF the Navy will accompany him They were
Arrangements will be made. we understand to accom-
motae these guests handsomely, as well as to provide
Tor the great throng of vsters who will doubtless be at,
tacied thither by the OCCASION
We learn that James w. Orsbome esq, of Charlotte
Is 10 deliver the annual address before the two LITERARY
societies; and Bishop Ives is to preach the vaedcton
3Oh MI w
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From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, April 5-5, p. m
Rejoicing the rictory Of Buna Vista-A national
sai,ae-Raiiroad meeting - The markets, &c.
The flags on the shipping in port, well all the
public buildings of the city, streaming forth to-day in
honor OF the battle of Buena VISTA and the time of writ
ing, second salute Of 100 guns being fred by the Junior
Artillery. The day is the pleasant of the season. and
being Easter Monday, is pretty generally observed
hoyday. The remen cut trying their apparatus the
school houses have been locked up all day. and the churches
We're well attended in the morning.
The telegraph continues in good order Philadelphia
and from Philadelphia expresses nightly run to New
York the receipt of the southern by telegraph The
New York line will be in working order in few DAYS
The stockholders of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad met
to-day, and took decided stand the subject of
nexon of their road with Pittsbug. As anticipated they
declare their willingness with that city rea-
sonabe terms, but positively reject the dctaton that city
with regard the be taken. They refer the whole
the directors to act with the president in such
they may deem right and proper. The aemp,
defeat the views of Mr.. McLane and his resig
nation removal peace-oeringt Pitsbug have thus
signay failed.
THE MAnKErs.--In the Baltimore -four market to-day
there has been but little activity Howard and City
Mills generally held So 25 but some holders of City
Mills refuse this price All descriptions Of grain have be-
scarce, and must continue soshroughout the
present month"; the farmers being engaged in poughng and
planting quote last sales of good prime Maryland red
wheat Mt 1876 1877 Pennsylvania red 1876 1877
family -four white wheat 100 1865 cents Yellow corn SO
30 cents; white corn, so 50 cents OATS 43 46 cents
rye, 80 81 cents. Both wheat and have had up
ward endency-holders demanding somewhat higher
rates than the above quotations. with prospect of
ceedng.
AT Philadelphia to-day the telegraph reports the supply
of flour continuing very small Some parcels reaching
few hundred barrels of Pennsylvania bands were sold
SO 20; meal 81 49,. Sales Of western -four IS 80
80 6Si Sales OF prime Pennsylvania red wheat III s.
Sales to moderate extent of prime yellow 90
oats "A cents rye 81 cents; whskey 6i n cents per
gallon.
At New York, Saturday, western canal -four was
nearly all out of first hands, and prices have advanced
81 3d. at which few sales made. Sales for future
delivery were made 81 25 the opening of navigation,
and Sc 25 $50, for May and June.
Corn meal is in demand at 81 IS.
Corn has advanced 1900 bushels southern yellow brought
% 95 cents, and 5000 do northern do. 81 per bushel
weight; 5000 bushels prime Genesee wheat to be delivered
May brought 81 50 5000 bushels rye the opening of
the river, 80 900 barrels southern four mixed lot
of common brands sold at So rs.
At New York. Saturday. the sales of cotton did
coed 10000 bales, and the present demand is chiefly from
the spinners Holders firm at the following rates.