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Patent Backing Mr.. j. Welar, No 30 Chestnut street
has prepared Patent Liquid Backing which produces
beautiful Jet polish and does nure the leather Those
who would have polished understanding should read the
advertisement In another column.U. s. Gdzefe May l.
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REPUBLICA TION OF TIE LONDON QUAR-.
TERRY REKIEIE- EDLNBURGH REVIEW-
NORTH BRITISH RE VIE W WE,S7JfINIST,ER
REPIEH.AAND BLACKIpOODSE DINBURGH
MAGAZINE f1t.F Ifl.2iF I'LL E''F' -N-'t
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The vacancy In the Obstetrica department will be q
before the commencement OF the session. taE
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Foreign items
PHIL0MELA.

Affairs in Ireland are growing worse every
day. Riots are prevalent, and the poorer PEG.
pie are daily starving.
Parliamen, was in session. The Queens
speech recommends relief measures for IRE.
land.
An Office has been opened IN London to
grant letters Of msrqus and TePrisal, according
10 the DEGREES Of the Mexican government a.
gains. the United Siases. Three prisa;eers
have, it is said, been already despatched -
The rates Of insurance on American vessels
have 10 consequence been increased.
The Sirius steamer, the pioneer vessel IN
steam navigation. was lost on the Irish coast
on the 18Th ultimo. Twelve Of the crew and
several regular troops were drowned in at
tempting 10 get ashore.
II. NJ. steamship Sphinx. loss ions and 500
horse power, was totally los. o. Ties Gay,
on reef Of rocks near The isle of Wight.
Poland. BY an imperial decree. has ceased
20 exist. and is TO be incorporated 10 the Rus
sian Empire.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
By the Buffalo Telegram.
From Mexico and the army.

From Mexico and the army.
/ The N. o. Picayune. extra. of Feb. Sd, con-
Iains accounts from Anton Lizardo 10 January
&C.
The Mexican Congress on the 9ih January,
after stormy session. approved Of PROPOSE
zion Of ihe Government for loan of fifteen
millions. to be secured by the hypohecai;On or
sale of certain church property.
Santa Anna. il is said was opposed TO this
and tits rumored that this so exssperated the
soldiers that they shot him. The report re-.
quires confirmation, but many circumstances
render il probable. The Mexican Congress
and the Mexican press are thoroughly aroused
every where.
The Mexican Army are said TO be 10 the
greatest distress. The passage of the loan
law created great excitement throughout Mex
leo.
The churches were closed, and every in
dica,ion Of mourning and resistance evinced
BY those who supported religious establish
menls.
Brazos dates to the 3ist ultimo have been
received and repor, the arrival Of General
Worth On the 18th ult., by the way of Camar-
90; Scott and Worth command the troops con-
centraed at Tampico. or sone other place in
the neighborhood.
Gen. Wool is in command at Salillo and
the neighborhood with 5000 men. General
Worth is very unwel. Gen. Patterson arri-
we'd at Tampico on the 2sth with 4,50O men.
Gen. Taylor returned to Monterey, which he
occupied. by order of Gen. Scott, the chief in
command.
Advices from Washington. from Mexico
are not so late as those by the Picayune Ex-
ira. They report Santa Anna Withdrawn from
San Luis Poiosi, with $4,000 men. matters of
importance requiring his immediate presence
q. the capitol.
The Secretary of the Treasury has adverti-
sed for is millions on Treasury notes
Hon, John Davis has been rel elected U. s.
Senator.
Col. Harvey of the Dragons has been ar.
rested for sisobeAience Of orders of Gen.
Scott. He was ordered back 10 Monterey with
a part of his regiment and refused on the
ground that Gen, Scott had no right to take
from him the command be was entitled TO by
his rank and give it TO an officer below him in
grade. Court Martial was ordered TO as
senbIe on the Rio Grande on 30ih Jan.
DR. d. Francis Bacon announces himself az
the person who procured from Gen. Gaines the
letter of Gen. Taylor for publication.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Estate Of John McAIaster, deceased.

NToTICE is hereby given 10 the heirs at law,
IN the creditors and all other persons Interested
in .ae estate of the said deceased, that Seth w
MrMaster, executor of the last will and tesla
ment of John McMasier late Of the county of
Grant mud Territory of Wisconsin,, deceased,
testate, has this day filed in tina Probate Office Of
the county aforesaid, report as the executor as
aforesaid, setting forth among other things, that
the personal property of the SAID deceased was
insufficient TO pay the just debts OF the said de-
lceased, by about the sum of two hundred dollars,
and the said executor further states as part of
said repoI, shat the said deceased died seized of
the following real estate, tl-wt: the east half OF
the northwest quarter Of section 10, town 4, range
west OF the 18th principal meridian in the coan-
ty and Territory aforesaid; and the said execu-
tor i said report also prayed the court aforesaid
10 grant unto him icence and authority, according
to Ia. 10 sell much fsaid real estate as will be
sufficient 10 raise the above SUN, cor the purpose
OF paying the debts of the said deceased, and the
costs and charges of sailing the same, and the
court aforesaid hath appointed Monday, the FIRST
day of March next ensuihg the date hereof at
the Probate Office in the town Of Lancaster in
said county, at the hour of Ii ofihe clock, a. nj.
Of said day, the time and place when and
where hearing win be had before the Judge OF
said eougy, on the slid eNecuior's application,
when and where all persons interested may APP
pear II they choose and show cause if any they
have or can show why license and authority
should not be granted, to sell the said real estate
for the purposes aforesaid.
Given under my hand at the Probate office, In
the county aforesaid, with the seal Of tive said
Probate Court hereto affixed, this 9,h day OF Feh-
ruary, A.. d., lS47. a tree copy Of record
Attest, II, r. Golfer,
Judge OF Probate, G, c., w. y.
! Feb 10, 1917. 49-3t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Caution.
it,

A LII persons arc cautioned not 10 purchase Of
"A any one but myself, any claim or pretended
interest in the house aud lot occupied add pos
sessed by me, ia Bsetown, w. t., as the said
house and lot are exclusively mine; purchased
with my money and improved by my labor
BEN. NJ. COATS.
Feb 81, ls47. 5l-,f.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
UNITED sTATEs ARMY.

RECRUITING SERvIcE.--Wa Wanted for the United
States Army, able-bodied men between the ages
OF Is and IS years, being above ieet inches
high, Of good character, and of respectable stand
ing among their fellow cilizens. None need APP
ply to enter the service, but those who are deter
mined to serve the period oftheir enlistment, hon
estly and faithfully, during the war with mexi-
co.. or for the term Of five years.
Table Of established rates Of pay Ggreeaty TO er-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
+" n horSe.t a horsei my Kingdom for
m L0repV

YEYIIE Subscribers having good stable in Bee
town, and being provided with good car
riagos and sleighs, and several sound, spirited
horses, are prepared TO furnish those who wish to
hhe, and viii also be prepared iconyey psssen-
gers al any time, 20 any part Of Wiseonsn, OF any
whefe.else jn these paris, on short notice. Those
who wish TO have horses well kept, we'll groomed
and vel stabbed, viii End Us ready to do tho
thing yp right Ia short whaisTer Is wanted 10
the hose Lac, the public viii fad constantly on
hand.
MYERS & WOODWARD.
Beelown, Dec 8, 1916. 39-E
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
WIS CON,sIN HERALD
Surveying.

FORGE r.. STUNTZ, District Surveyor
VI Of Grant county, announces 10 his friends
and the public, that he will Be prepared at all
times, 10 make survey Of roads, lands and mineral
lots, on tho shortest notice. Office al the Court
house in Lancaster.
Feb27, 1877. Slit.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

T. > Il II A " S :
----
PRINTERS FEE, $500.
Taken Up

X the subscriber on his premises 3 nils.
ED northwest Of Beetown, red OK about or
years old, With his left eye out, and both ears
either troze of or cropped oaf-and slit in each
ear--appears lks an OK that has been worke ed and
Is quite lean. The ownerwill prove property, pay
charges and taks him away
HIRAM HUDSON.
Feb 6, ls47. 4s-4,.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

IL is reported that the Mexicans have been
detected in poisoning the provisions which
they sell TO our troops.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Do as you would be done by.

YTTHE tine has arrived sswhen faYbsaranee
IN eeasss 10 be viriue.'' consequently ] shah
make application 10 a legal way for the payment
Of my just dues, uaiess paid iRmediaisly
4. u. BARBER
Feb q, I847. 81.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
& DYER,
OF POTOSL.

Or POIOSl,
II DEG leave TO inform their customers and the
4 public of Grant in general. that they have
just received fresh and fall supplies of Fall and
Winter Goods, which they prepared to sell as
Cheap rs any body
can sell goods. and LOWER Than goods of the same
quality CAN be bought in Galena. Among our
Goods may be found the following:
Wo0LenS,
Broadoloths, ca ssimeres, sattinets, gold and
Steel mixed tweeds, splendid article for gents
Goats, Rob Roy Kerseys, Kentucky j ans,
Hard times, hannels, red, white and p aid;
Wooden sestings Of every description.
Linens,
a large assortment OF Irish linens,
Linen diapers, Russia aud birds eye do,
Brown Hollands, linen bagging,
Burlaps, &c. &c.
Silks,
Black, blue black, striped and figured silks,
ladies eravats and handkorchieis,
Bonnet ribbons. silk serge,
Gents black and fancy cravats, silk velyets,
Sewing silk ana twist, purse twist and floss.
Worsteds,
Nous de laines, cashmeres, shaded end fg'd
Plain, shaded, figured and changeable
Alpaccas and Orleans lustres,
Ombrs cashmere robes,
a new and splendid article for ladies dresses,
Rowmelia Victoria plaid Gala do,
Super plaid cloakng, &c.
iShaULS.
Plaid shawls Of every kind, quality, coI'r & size,
French cashmere shawls,
And other kinds to numerous too mention.
Cott0ns,
Brown and bleached Of every quality,
Cotton diaper, jackonet, musns,
Cotton edgings and insertions, prints,
Gnghams, checks, ticking, cotton fannels,
Drinmgs, &c.
Hosiery and GkogeS.
Cotton hosiery or every description, cashmere and
worsied do, gents lambs wool and domestic half
hose, and chiidrens hosiery Of kinds, gents buck
gloves and miuens, wofsied gloves, ladies Md
gloves, silk, cashmere add thibet do.
BOnnets, &c.
Tuscan and Florence braid, velvet bonnets trim.
med. eoiored, cut, and uncut bonnet velvet--a
splendid auice Of plumes for ladies' hats, lots and
lots Of bonnet silks and ribbons.
Boots and Shoes, HITS and Cans,
Hardware and GLoSSware, CrockcrY,
Nails, fires. Groceries. and henps
and piles If other Goo0S tChich Gun
not be mentioned IN an advertise
m7ent.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
LAMSON'S STORE.
gEyiiE undersigned having purchased the store
Il lately occupied by Il. w Pelton 6 Co. in
REETOWN. NJ r.

% y 2 OF ", ". n,
would respectfully inform the citizens Of Grant
county, that nc has permanently located in that
new and hourishiug city, which from is tender
years, as yet has nor commanded but little atien-
iion o. respect, Notwithstanding its demands for
public regard wero as eloquent as those OF It's
ncighborlng cities. As her prophets ioretold, and
as might have been expected from true eloquence,
these demands are beginning TO BIO heard and
felt, the power Of her eloquonco has already laid
capital in ruins, aud is now shaking the very
foundation of every city within her influence. -
would say 10 those who, from their remote resi-
dence, havo'never experienced the fascinating in
nuence of her language, that her eoquence con-
sists in hernever failing Lead Mines, in her ex-
ceiieat farming country, in tho patriotism, indie
pendenee and enterprise OF her ctlzons, in the
provisions made for the education Of the children
of al elasses and lasilY in the rood nssonmani Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Regimental Orders, No. I.
CAERNARvoN, w. II Z
February %, lS47. {

February %, lS47.
HN obedience to general oldels No. 4, dated
| 4 November %, 1876, the regimenta command
Of the 9Th regiment of Grant is hereby divided IN
to company beats and the companies therein
hereafter to be organized, shall be designated as
follows:
BEAT No. J..
Commencing at the mouth of Big Platte river
and following said river to town line between
town and 4, thence west ON town line to range
line between and 4, thence south TO the Missis'
sppi river, thence down said river to the place ol
beginning.
Commencing on Big Platte river or town line
between and A, thence up Platte river to where
said river strikes the range line between End z
thence north on said line TO town line between
and 6, thence west on said line 10 range line be-
tween 3 and 4. thence south ON said line to town
line between 8 and 4, thence east on said line to
the place Of beginning, on Platte river
BEAT No. 3.
Commencing at range line between and 2, AID
town line between and 6, thence south on said
range line to the Wisconsin river, thence down
said river to range line between 3 and 4, thence
south on said line TO town line between and 6
thence east said line to the place Of beginning
BEAT No.4
Win he composed Of town 3, range A, also town
4, range 4, and east half of town 4. range 5.
BEAT No. 5.
VIII be composed of town 3, range 5, and the
west halfof town 4, range 5, and town 3, range g.
and town 4. range 6.
BEAT No. 6.
Commenting on town line between and Sand
range line between 3 and 4, thsnee north on said
range lne to The Wisconsin river, thence down
said river to the Mississippi river, thence down
said river 10 town line between 4 and 5, thence
east on said line to the place of beginning.
All persons liable to be enrolled in the militia
Of the Territory of Wisconsin, within said regi.
mental command, will assemble in their respae-
tive company beats at the usual place of holding
elections therein, on Saturday tho 9Th day OF
March, Isl7, for the election of company officers
to-wit: one Captain, one first and one second
Lieutenant, for each company.
The result Of such elections viii be reported to
me at Cassville, within fifteen DAYS after said
lection, in order that the same may be reported 70
the Adutant Generals Office.
G. M. PRICE, Col,
Commanding 9Th Regiment, Grant County Nj
litio, w. r.
Feb 81, l847 5l-2t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Administrator Sale.

NToTICE is hereby given that the undsrsign-
/ = ed, Flarcis Brady, administrator Of the
estate. Of Patrick Bowling, late Of Grant county.
w. T., deceased, having Obtained license from
the Probate Court, in and for the county aiofe-
said, agrseably to law, sell much OF the real
estate Of said deceased, as viii bring the sum Of
iuuf hundred dollars, to pay the just debts Of the
said deceased. The undersigned will therefore
cfer for sale at public auction on the premises at
the late residence OF the said deceased, on the
20th day Of March next. near Patch Grove, in
the county aforesaid, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, part or the whele or the following
real estate az which the said deceased died siez-
ed 70. wit: nc southwest quarter Of the southeast
quarter Of section 81, township 6 north Of range
wsst,--also the east half Of the northeast quar-
ter and the west half Of the southeast quarter nf
section "a, town 5 north Of rapge vest of ths
fourth principal meridian .aad in The said county
OF Grant, part Of the above land may perhaps be
sold on time, that fact viii be made known on she
dav Of sac. The title is undispuia5a. The said
sale viii commence al sf the clock in n fore
noon Of said day, and anen;ion evslf By the IN
deFsigned. FRANCIS GRADY.
Admir- Of said estate.
Patch Grove, Feb 81, Ic47. Slit.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb s, Is47.
DR. Holland bearer of dispatches from the
army. has arrived here This evening.
The purpose of his dispatches from the ar
my, has arrived here this evening.
The purpose of his dispatches is not yet
disclosed fully, but enough is known to justify
the belief that he brings some communications
indicating, in plain tefms. the desire of the
Mesicans for peace.
1--WE presume the allusiou is here TO some
expression o. the Mexican Congress -EDlT
PITTs jour-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
Keep Off
Notice.

forbid all persons to trus; my wife Leeldra,
& Or credit her in any manner on nv account.
II sr marriage contract wiGh mo being violated and
broken, viii be responsible hereafter for no debts
by her contracted. BENZ. M. COATS.
Beetown w. T., Feb, 10, lel7.-50.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

Dreadful Steamboat Disaster!-T ,cenfy per.
sons killed,
BALTIMORE. Friday night, II o'clock.
The mail from Mobile is in. and we have
intelligence Of most heartrending steamboat
disaster The steamer Tuscaloosa, burst her
boiler on the ooh ult.. and spread death md
destruction on all sides. Twenty were killed.
The suffering was horrible A great number
of passengers was badly hurt. and many NOR
tally wourded.--Ii is dreadful Disaster
Knickerbocker.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
nIED

On the 22d inst, near Lancaster, Mrs
RHODA ]. DOPE. aged "a years.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27
MERCHA DINE

which tho undersigned has lately received
and which he respectfully offers at prices Is 10
20 per cent lever than he could possibly sell at
the last springs purchases. His stock consists of
a variety of articles too numerous TO mention,
however, he would invite attention TO his stock of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

STATEMENT of the Receipts and Expendiy
~ lures Of Grant County, w. t., for the year
A. d., 1916, Gom tho 18th day ofJanuary, 1886,
to the 18th day of January, 1917, inclusive.
EXPENDITURES.
School Fand-Amount of School Fund
appropriated 10 and among the DIFF 3,
;, l istsn. school Dlslrie's, and paid, sa,oas 50
faapers--Amoont paid for board and
clothing for panpers, for physicians , 81.
bills and expenses Of burial, &c, 1905 ss
Justices and Coastabies--Amount paid
for fees in criminal cases before JUS
tices of the peace, to justices, con-
stables, witnesses, jurors, guards, &c.
&c, $40 10
Eieetioas-Amouat paid TO Judges and
clerks OF election for their per diem,
and mileage in making returns, sos 90
Holres- Amount paid as bounty for
killing wolves, 1872 90
Stationary Amount paid for books
and stationery, &c., for Clerk Of Dis
nict Court, Clerk of Board of Coun-
" Commissioners, Register of Deeds,
&C., lis &C
Tares Refiaded--Amuunt Of taxes re-
funded being ononeoualy paid, 1 "a
Juries--Amount paid grand and petit
Jurors for per diem and mileage, &c, 92S 20
n |atiag-Amount paid for printing, 1873 90
CoroaeFs--Amount paid Coroner, Cor
oner's juges. constabes'leos, &c., be-
fore coroner's jaries, 95 70
District AtofTaty- Amount paid Dis
,rict Attorney, 200 90
Criminal cases. mcant paid clerk
and witnesses before District Court, sos "a
Court House-Amount paid tor repairs
&C., 10 court hnuse, "a so
Territorial 1ar-- Amount paid for
Territorial tax, 1877 rs
Road Districts Amount ofdelinquent
roa, TAX paid to road dis,ric,a, 459 IS
SkeriG's and JaiIor's Fsss--amount
paid to sheriff Tor fees in criminal
eases, keeping Jail one year, atten-
dance on District Court aud Board
commissioners, summon,ng junes,
&c, aud for board, clothing, fue,&c,,
for prisoners in jail and for fuel for
court house, &c, l,59S "a
Roeds aud Bridges-amount paid 10
reviewers, claimants and surveyors
OF roads, and for building and re-
paiiing bridges, &c, 2,065 80
CoLleetor--amount paid collector for
for taxes, ss7 u
.assessors--amount paid 10 assessors OF
lands aad town lots, lS2 %
Commissioners and clerk amount paid
j. sioa ~ and cior,'s fees, 54a cS
per contaso, a5l 90
Poor House and County farm amount
paid for building Poor House and
Improving county farm, 2,l04 ii
Iaktag oenSHs-amount paid sheriff
foI taking census, IS5 81
Miscellaneous expenditures, III "
Amount Of nrders outstanding January
l4lh, 1916, $50 81
Total amount Of Expenditures, si6,ll6 40
Total amount of receipts for the year
ending 18th January, l6i7, deduct
ed, i5.437 81
Amount of:oxpendtures boye the TO-
ceipts, 18th of January, 1917, 62i %
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-02-27

A bounty Of twelve dollars viii be paid for
each recruit enlisted for the Artillery or Infantry
arm.
Besides the monthly pay, as above stated, one
ration per day is allowed for every soldier, which
Is amply sufficient for Subsistence; also a large
supply of comfortable and genteel clothing
Good quarters aad fuel are az al times humished'
and every attention will be paid to making thoee
men who may enlist, and ale determined 70 serve
their country in good gailh, comfortable and con-
tented with their situation. The best medical
attondauce 10 always provided for the sick soldior
and 10 deduction Of pay Is made during the peri
Oh 30 is unable to perform bic duty. Should tho
soldier be disabled ~ the line Of his duty, tho
law provides pension for him.
b. the above il Is seen that the pay and allow
anees are respectable, ard that with prudence
and economy, the monthly pay Of the soldier MAJ
be laid up-as every thing requisite for his COM
fort and convenience is furnished By the Govern
ment, ineluding his sugar aad coffee. The pru-
dent zoidief, therefore, may readily save from
500 20 s ,020 during his enlistment Of five
wears, and 81 the expiration ofthe Time he can, II
he chooses, purchase a small farm in any Of the
Western States, ana there settle himself comiof-
,ably. on his oVn land foi the rest Of Bis life.
The sum Of two dollars vii BE- paid 20 any
ritzen. non-comInissio1ed officer Or soldier who
shall bring to the rendezvous an abo-bodicd re-
cmit, ~io shall be regularly enlisied, the citizen
ssoal8 present bis recrsii 70 tho Iisutantsnt or
Captain. aBd not 70 the recruiting sergeant.
JNO. u. KING,
Capt. Isl Infsairy, Recruiting oaieeE
Recruiting Rendezvous, Galens, Feb. u, ls47
59-3i.
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n N obedience to general oldeis No 4. dated
4 November %, lS46, the regimental command
Of the 9Th regiment of Grant is hereby divided ~
TO company beats and the companies therein
hereafter to be organized, shall be designated as
follows: