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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
Summary of News.

We learn that the Mississippi river is
frozen over at Prairie du Chen. The Wis
consin is not yet quite closed up.
lzry Roberts was murdered seven miles
east of Camden, N. j., on Saturday, the
Goth ult
On the oath ult., flour was selling in Phil
adelphia at 5000, and lead at "a IS.
The Cincinnati Chronicle, of Saturday,
says:-'' yesterday Commissioner and Sec
rotary, (whose names we do not recollect,)
from the Mexican State of Iueatan, passed
through Cincinnati on their way TO w ash
ington city. The Commissioned states that
the people of Yucatan are neutral IN the
present war; and their object, we believe, is
to make Commercial Treaty with the Uni
tel States. The Commissioner proceeds to
Pittsburgh"
The Mexican Deputy sent from the State
Of Aguas Calientes to Queretaro, has re-
celyed the most positive injunctions from his
constituents, neither to admit, listen to, or in
the least approve of, any treaty with the
North Americans, until first their forces shall
have retired from the country, and the fleet
from bockading their coasts.-Gensus.
1t is not generally known, says letter
writer, that Chapultepec was the seat OF
military academy, similar to that of West
Point, and that, by order of the Ex-Presi-
dent, the pupils were kept there during the
engagement One of them was killed, the
rest taken prisoners.
The Newark Advertiser, says:--" On Sat
urday evening, about ii O'Clock, the barn
and stables belonging to the hotel, corner OF
Somerset street and the Turnpike road, al
New Brunswick, were discovered to be on
IRE. The flames soon communicated to- the
hotel and threatened still further de structioni
but by the timely arrival and well-directed
efforts of the firemeB, the flames were con-
fned to the hotel and stables, the latter OF
which were entirely destroyed, and the form
CT much damaged.
A spurious fifty dollar note on the g Farm
ers' Bank Of Virginia, !" was detected yester-
day at the Citizens Bank Vignette, reaper
lying at the foot OF wheat stack. No bill
OF this description (says the Cincinnati Com
mercial) has been issued by this bank.
A large steam boiler in the sugar refiner.
Of Messrs. Foeltscher s Co., of Sudenburg
Russia, exploded on the S0th ult. Th'
fragments struck thirty-three workmen, fou
OF whom were killed on the spot, FIVE dieC
while being conveyed to the hospital, ant
eisea.. next dar:
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
EsTRAYS.

TEyAKEN UP, about ten days ago, by The sub
scriber, on his premises, al fennimore Grove
Grant county, w. T., 10 miles northeast Of Ian
caster, a strawberry roam COW, five years old
last spring.
Also, three years old red STEER, with q
white star in bis forehead.
Also. two year old red fiEIFER.
Also, two year old red IiEifER, with .
par Of her tail white.
ALSO, two year old brown HEIiER, will
white back, belly and face.
Also, two year old black IiEIFER.
Also, pied, red end white year old STEER
Also, a yeariing STEER, SIDES red, and baci
and belly white.
Also, two red bull calves, one Of whieh hai
lost the busby end Of hi tail.
Owners are requested 70 prove property, pa
charges, and take said cattle away
WILLIAM X. DILLON.
December 7, 1s4T. so-4f.
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PILLS.

ATTEMPT TO PoIsoN.-A nefarious at
tempt to poison James Miller, Esq, of
Grand Rapids, was made, few days since,
at that place. The facts as given by the
Eagle are, that one Granger, with whom
Miller had slight acquaintance, while in
his Office, on some pretext, offered him a
lump Of white sugar to eat, which he, Mil
ler,) suspicious of wrong, chose to have an
alyzed before eating. The result of the
analysis, made by Drs. Sheppard and Plat,
proved that the said lump contained from
six to nine grains of arsenic. Granger was
arrested.
No motive is alleged by the Inquirer for
the commission Of such diabolical act; but
we nave been informed of one important fact
which may throw light upon this dark traas-
action. Miller is material and indeed
main witness in some very grave criminal
prosecutions, now pending in the Circuit
Court of Kent county, 60 which several, once
influential, citizens Of Grand Rapids are
parties. Granger may be the instrument Of
others wicked purposss.-Detroit .fdr.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN,
s,TURDAY, DECEMBER IL, Is47.

NJ The entire Wing ticket for delegates
: elected in our county, by strict party
vote. and by larger average majority than
the Wings of Grant have eyer given, In pro-
,,r,;on TO the number of votes cast. The
Indenendent American thereupon remarks,
no doubt ironically, that in this election,
"party drill has been sacrificed to personal
feeling :" thereby in reality meaning, that
personal prejudices and predictions, have
been sacrificed to the sound, unfinching
Wing principles of old Grant.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
PLATTEvILLE ACADEMY.

vUyIIE second quarter Of the Winter session viii
commence on Monday, December goth.
j.. L. PICKARD. A. NJ, Principal.
Miss o. A. LEWIS, Teacher Female Department.
Miss ]. T.. CLALK, /" Primary Z"
Miss META HUFFMAN,
Teacher Of Drawiag and Painting.
Mrs. J. w. CLARK,
Teacher Of Instrumental Music.
Rev. JoHN LEWIS,
Teacher Of pocdt Music.
". D. No deduction made for absence, except
Ia cases Of absolute necessity.
Terms.-From 81 to S5. Incidenials, S25.
Drawing exira-InstrumentaI Music extra-Vocal
Music free Of charge.
Platieville, December sth, ls17. 4O-it
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

p1- Why is the editor Of the Louisville
Journals career through life like cele-
brated tune Because il is the rogues'
Observation-Disclosures Flag.
Why will the editor Of the Flag, at the
close Of his career through life, be like a
tune Of Paganini's Because be viii be
" executed on a angle string. "--Prs1t'es.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

4 STATE TRIAL THREArEsED.-We I'M
derstand that Col Benton has remarked that
this trial of Fremont will lead to State
trial before il is done. What can he mean
Does he threaten an Impeachment of the
Executive; Some say that is the mean
ing Washington Wing.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

H-A little girl, a daughter of Mr.. DEx-
TER WARD, was severely kicked on the
head, by horse, last Monday, while riding
in cutter.
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~ TEN days ago, by the subs-aasr on
,klz-TS his premises, four miles aortheast Of
LIZ casssille, a a>ilK bsy morse. cor z years
Old. laue, tpfobas.y frsm a ring bone IN the len
hind legs 20 particular marks observed. The
owner wHi please prove properly, pay charges
and take hiaa
oRR.S MCCARTNEY.
: November 20, lss7. s7-<t
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~ BY the subscriber, ten days ago, on
! LIN his premises, about II miles north Of
lllZ-l- Lancaster, a bay yeaflng mare colt,
also an iron gray mare colt Of the same sge,
natural PAGER > he owner Is requested to prove
property. pay charges and take them away.
JAMES A. MeREYNOLDS.
| Nov. q. Is47. 3s-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
IN FULL BLAST!!

TUNHE subscriber, at Pigeon Park, three miles
n southwest of Lancaster, w. T., has all the
apparatus required for complete SMELLING
ESTABLISHMENT, which he wishes to sell on
account Of the scarcity Of water al his fnrnace.-
This apparatus embraces full set OF castings OF
Walters pattern, also moulds, bellows, water
wheel. buck-saw and tools all which will be sold
at very reduced price.
THOMAS J. TAYLOR.
Pigeon Park, Dec. 6, 1Si7 ao-3t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

N- Gen. Gushing with a command of
1900 men is to remain in garrison at Jalapa.
Ii is thus seen that Gen. Scott with the
greatest foresight is preparing to hold all
the strong points now in his possession, and
thoroughly establish his line of communiea-
ton between the capital and seaboard.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

20 WILSON s. Co., of New York, have
just issued their great Christmas and New
Years Brother Jonathan. 1t contains up
wards of seventy engravings, among which
we notice spirited representation of the
celebrated Battle of Churubusco. Altogeth-
er, it is beautiful pictorial sheet, and richly
worth the price-12 cents per copy.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

B5- Farmers Billiard Saloon, in Platte
vile, took fire last Sunday and it was with
difficulty that the flames were subdued.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

p5- The sentence Of Timothy and Mary
Burke, who murdered their children in To-
ronto, has been commuted from death to
IMPRISONMENT for life.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
ATTENTION THE wHoLEl

A III. persons indebted to JAMES NJ. OTIS, are
~ requested to make immediate payment and
save cost as il will be made if you do not toe up,
and that too without much delay.
Lancaster Dec. q, 1SI7.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
DIR. JOHN WOOD, M. d.,

rs prepared to attend promptly to those who
II may call upon him, for Medical OF surgi-
cal aid IT, Office one door East OF james
NJ OTIS Store, in Lancaster, w. T.
December o, IS47. 1O-iy.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

70 The Republic of Liberia now takes
its place among the independent nations Of
the earth. The Constitution has been re-
ceived at Washington, as adopted by its
Convention, and fills over seven columns OF
a printed sheet.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

G- On the 9th uli. Gov. Whifcomb of In
diana, had both Of his thighs crushed by q
railroad car. His recovery Is doubtful.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11

,rF Iowa county has elected for dele
GATES. HoLLENBECK and WARD, Wings,
and BIsHoP, Democrat.
La Fayette has probably elected Dunn
and O,CoNNER, Democrats, and BLACK
STONE, Wing.
Milwaukee county has elected Gen. Ru-
FUs KING, Wing, and six Democrats.
Crawford county has elected d. G. FEN
TON, Democrat.
The entire Democratic ticket for dele
gates is elected in Waukesha county, and
the entire Wing ticket in Rock.
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}s-sgg BY the subscriber, ten days ago, on
1aL.-7l-.. his premises, about eight miles west of
Lancaster, black and white steer, with a white
line along Tie back, and without other mnrks.--
The owner will please prove property pay
charges aud take him away.
WM. ADAArSON d
Nov. %, ls47. 3s-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
DissoI.UTIoN.

nOCTORS J. ID. WOOD 4 ]. X. RlCKEY
~ have this day dissolved the partnership
heretofore existing, and they mutually request
those indebted to them, to call and tette by note
or otherwise.
November 9th, 1Sf7. ~ 4o-3t.
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1Isyy BY the subscriber. ten days ago, on
L-glIa.. his premises, about two miles northeast
of Lancaster, a red yearIing bull, with the lower
half Of the tail white, some white under the belly
and no ear marks. The owner is requested to
prove property, pay charges and take him away.
w. +. MORRISON.
Nov. 81, lSi7. (pr. fee S2.) 3 At
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ltcsg BY the subscriber, ten days ago, on
M.T-. his premises, about eight miles west Of
Lancaster, a black and white heifer about one
year and half old, no particular marks observed
2 he owner will please prove property, pay
charges and take her sway.
Nov. 81, 1s47. 3s-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-12-11
DIR !. X. HICKEY, M. D.,

Main Street, Lancaster, W. r., one door Norm
of the billiard Saloon.
COLLECTS continuation of patronage n the
= various branches of Medical and Surgic al
practice.
December z, ls47. 4O-tf.
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n BY the subscriber, about five miles
,S,LSN> northeast Of Lancaster, w. T., about
A1L-A- ten days ago, three year old chestnut
ItlLLY with a blaze in the face. The owner is
requested to prove property, pay charges and take
her away.
ABRAHAM SINCLAIR, Jr.
! December 8, ls47. 4o-4i.,
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ElssE BY the subscriber, on his premises, in
A.L~. Lancaster, pale red yearling He'll Err.
with white spots on her head, and some white un-
der the belly. I he owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges, and take her away.
MARTIN TEL.
December 9TH, 1si7. 40-4t.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.

Statement Of affairs at the Capia-Ireat1ReH Of
IaJor Gaines and Portland, Captais Ciay and
other Prisoners.
The New Orleans Picayune of the 18th, notices
the arrival of MIR. Black late American Consul at
the city of Mexico, and gives Interesting state
ment of the condition OF affairs at the Mexican ca
pital. MIR B. was ordered to leave the capital n-
mediately after the arrival OF Santa Anna from Blu
ena Vista and left the city on the 30 of April He
had but a mis cradle escort and yet he was not mo-
Tested on his Journey. The Picayune says
From Mr.. Black We have learned much that is
interesting and important in relation to the state Of
affairs in the capital. We have later dates than he
brings but his information is of a character that can
only be obtained OF an intelligent observer, who has
had the advantage OF a long residence among the
people he speaks OF.
The sincere Federalists, both moderate and ultra,
are the most urgent for the prosecution Of this
not because OF feeling OF hostility to the United
States for they desire if there is no other means Of
establishing their system of government, an union
with the United States but because they wish the
whole race of military tyrants eXtermnatcd and TO
destroy thoroughly the basis OF their power they
look to the continuance OF the and the annlhl-
lation of the a.my Many men OF property not be-
longing TO this party, and number OF the prie-~
hood seeing the utter hoselessness OF success in
contending with our armies also looking TO tie
subiugafion OF the country as the only OF
storing tranquility and securing them in their pos
sessions
Mr. Black confirms the report that many of the
Mexicans suspect Santa Anna of treachery, and the
clergy and the people. poor and rich are murmurng
against exactons TO support war that has resulted
in nothing bat disasters TO their country The
country ~ without arms there being scarcely any
thing left to them since their recent defeats but old
and useless fire arms and sery iew cannon Dir.
Black. ior this reason holds the idea Of resistance
oil consequence to Gen. SCOTS march upon the ca
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09

ptal as preposterous. Santa Anna is already nearly
reduced to the position the federasts wish him iny
being left but guerrilla party TO operate WITH and
whether he ever sought peace or not, he cannot
now be expected to make an attempt at bringing it
about, while hope remains to him of recovering
the ground he has lost. Whether those who look
to American rule for amelioratng their condition
will endeavor to bring about peace, remains to be
seen.
When MIR. Black left, affairs were in such a state
of confusion, that idea could be formed of what
might take place within "a hours, but the govern
ment had determined on removing to Lagos distant
100 leagues from the capital, whenever our army
reached its vicinity. There is but little means of
resistance at the capitol When Mr. Black left
there was not over halt dozen pieces of artillery
there, and knowing of no source whence sufficient
ordnance can be obtained he is of opinion that de-
fence will not be attempted !.
We regret to learn that Majors Gaines and Bor-
land Capt Clay and the other prisoners taken at
Encarnacion, Notwithstanding Santa Annals engage
ment to release them when prisoners were exchaG.
ged after the battle Of Buena Vista are closely con-
fined and their wants neglected. Even La Vega,
who was treated with much respect and considera-
toe in this city, turned deaf ear to their COM
plants, when military commandant of the city of
Mexico
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09

The rush Of prodace,-Ihe high prices now being
paid for produce has brought rush to market.
The canal receip pts are unprecedentedy large, and
streets thronged with wheat teams from fifty
miles around. Our warehouses are full to bursting
Notwithstanding the increased number built this
spring. and our active shipments east. Every thing
is flooded in commercial affairs just now. Our
streets docks, and warehouses, are flooded with pro-
duce, is also canal and lake shipping bearing
it to and from this port. Our bankers and brokers
flooded with applications for currency, and
overlooking with specie and drafts New York.
Exchange IS now il favor OF Cleveland and curren4
cy here commands premium. The farmers are
being flooded with cash The state of Ohio has
suddenly become rich. She hasnow as many spare
dollars she had few weeks ago bushels Of wheat
which must amount 70 many millions. Our canal
tolls this year, will materially reduce The public
debt and Ohio stocks are now at premium in
New York
Thus brightly do our prospects open for AZ.
Neteiand Plam4ealr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
Orn CIrr.-AHwaukee has been heretofore but

Oru CITy-AliIwaukee has been heretofore but
imperectly appreciated by those who, transiently
voYagng on the great lakes have not found time
to look ever the city, and note the rich rnd well
impro1ed country which surrounds it, If they
would SPEND a day two IN exploring what is usu-
ally called Kiboumtown, they would find in it alone
miniature city with facilities and prospects ofex-
pansion, not surpassed by any western manuGactu-
ring town.
With IN abundant water power now in use in al
most every branch of manufacture that American
industry and ingenuity can suggest ii combines the
advantages Of being the mart a rich and fertile
country. where the New York and Boston importer
finds men to buy his merchandise and where he can
purchase in return almost any articles by whole
sale that an eastern manufacturing town or an ari-
cultural depot can furnish. But still KilboumtoWn
is but one of the fire wards OF our growing young
city each of which boasts equal advantages OF bus
mess II such be the infancy of Milwaukee what
may we predict of her growth and maturity. With
a population of remarkable Intelligence, both of To-
reign and native birth and with tributary country
Of unusual prodactiyeness, we may safely say She
Wlsnot long e~ntinue second to any city of the
great inland seas--Iil.capkec Sentinel
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

Y WASHINGTON, May To 1911.
The Church property Of Aerioo-.1 collection Of In
tereStiHg Facts aud Statistics sho,rag The tremea-
duons mass Of 'ceuth Of ~he Church, and the
overwhelming Dorerty Of the Sete-Hhats 10 be
done ia sHeh a case.
The organic paper broadly hints at the seques-
,traon OF the church property OF Mexico, upon the
information that the church has advanced and will
continue to advance funds tr the prosecution OF the
war asainst the United States. The policy OF this
project we do not intend now 10 discuss; but simply
for the the qualification Of public curiosity, to look
a little into the affairs Of the church, its finances,
e. e.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
From the National bra.
THE ANGEL OF PAIlENoE'
N.Y. G. WHITTIER.
"A free paraphrase Of the German

~ free parapkrase Of the GER a
To weary hearts, TO mourning homes,
Gods meekest Angel gently comes:
No power has he to Danish pain,
Or give us back our lost again,
And yet, in tenderest love, our dear
And Heavenly Father sends him here.
There's quiet in that Angels glance,
There's rest in his still countenancc!
He Knocks no grief with idle cheer,
Nor wounds with words the mourners car
But ills and woes he may not cure
He kindly learns us to endure.
Angel of Patience sent to calm
Our feverish brows with cooling palm;
To lay the storms of hope and fear,
And reconcile hfes smile and tear;
The throbs of wounded pride to STILL
And make ouT own our Fathers will.
Oh thou, who mournest on thy way,
With longings for the close of day,
Tie walks with thee that Angel kind,
And gently whispers, +" BE resigned!
Bear up, bear on the end shall tell
The dear Lord ordereth all things WE'LL!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
u JAxrsvr11r, the seat of justice for Rock

u JANEsvILLE, the seat of justice for Rock
county, is one of the most fourishng villages in
the Territory, second to none in the interior in
spect to rapidity of growth and present size or eN
tent of population. Good roads from almost every
direction concentrate at this point giving it advan
tages as regards trade and travel which no other
village in the Rock River valley possesses. A late
GAINESVILLE Gazette says -" Buildings are springing
up on every side lots are being run out to supply
the pressing demand for them, and no sooner is q
purchase made than up goes frame, which in a
few days is finished and occupied The water
power which the river affords is about being inn
proved and turned to profitable account Contracts
for saw and gristmlls have already been leland
the whole Concludes the Gazette) our citizens
have abundant reason to congratulate themselves
on the enterprise and prosperity strkingy appa-
rent in every part OF our village
GAINESVILLE is from IS to 20 miles north west OF
Southport.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09

~ The Racine Wing saddles some of the respon-
sbty connected with the mismanage plaAt OF the
fiscal affairs of the Territory upon the Territorial
Treasures. This is wrong EX-Secretaries Field
and Floyd are the guilty parties and we agree with
the Wing that their conduct is disgrace if not
to the party to which they belong at least to the
party from which they received their appointments.
Both were appointed under the wing {" Tip and Ty-
Ter p" administration.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-09
D1nEcT rnoN rnE Ar1Axrrc.-The heantif,

DIRECT FROM TUE ATLANTIC beautiful
Ssad~i. \ acht Alice. belonging to the Hon H.
Rfaly arrived at our wharves yesterday, direct
from Montreal, bound to the Sault Ste Marie Her
intelligent oviier who is board has been engaged
in the survey of the proposed Canadian canal around
the Sault and is now going up on business cop
nected with the mineral enterprise This is tie frsl
vessel that has ever reached Lake Erie from the
Ocean. When she arrives at her destination, she
viii be thousands of miles from the Atlantic at a
point accessible by water few years since only 10
bark canoes carried across .lrayerses and around
falls She is but the herald of full ireighted vessels
that in short time will carry their cargoes unbro-
ken from the shores OF Europe TO the extremity Of
Like Michigan What commercial wonders will
not the Improvements Of the present age eject -
Detroit .4drdtiSr