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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
The Elective Franchise.

We claim to be Conservatiye--not Rad
ical. As il required INFINITE toll and expe-
rience to frame our free governments and 10
adjust, balance and harmonic their move
ments, we would no. peril the disturbance Of
that balance by experiments or introduce
into the system, crude and untried elements.
There is not a people on earth--ihere new
er has been, excepting the American people
who have really gouerned Menselues.--
Place the English, the Germans or the
French, under precisely the same system Of
government as ours, and no reasonable man
would expect to see them uaintainit for n
single year. The aggregate Of our national
mind is ola peculiar character. Filtered by
the process ofcoionizetion,by the sternneces-
sity pf self reliance, by a separation for two
centuries from the corruptions of royal
.Courts; in short, thinking, as a people, Of
nothing else than self government, the bible
and the school house have qualified Us bet
ter than any other people to think and act
like intelligent freemcn.
We do not think il wise, 10 ascertain how
many fresh imporiatioas Of can be
mixed into the constituent parts Of a repub-
lie with safety II ought TO alarm us TO
know, that taking foreigners is like taking
swhiskey--the more zoe take, The harder u is
10 stop taking. For want Of firmness at
first, to insist upon compliance with The
naturalization of all foreigners by the laws
Of Congress, as a condition Of the elective
franchise, il is not impossible that IN five
years from now, the laws of Wisconsin will
be framed and printed in foreign tongue.
We say that n gross wrong is done 10 the
people Of Wisconsin, by making voters of
those who cannot, without time and instruc-
lion, be qualified to vote. We are friendly
TO foreigners entirely go; and it is as well
for their sn<es as our own, that we are in
favor of naturalization. We honestly be-
lievc that il is the duty of the people Of
Wisconsin, 10 attempt, sn,mediaiciy to put
our Constitution on Constitutional grounds,
and require foreigners TO DO naturalized be-
fore voting. Nothing but the basest Of
demagoguisin, made the Constitution as il
Is, in this respect. II the question could
nop be submitted to direct vote of the peo-
pie. there is not shadow of doubt hut that
majority would so for the naturalization
laws of Congress.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

The Mayor of Washington has, in COM
pliance with the resolutions of the city coun-
ellis, called public meeting of the cit
liens for Wednesday evening next, at the
City Hall, to make arrangements for the re-
ception Of Gen. Scott and the celebration of
the victories achieved by the army under
his command.
VIM. Clarke, of Westchester, Pa, on
Tuesday last, made an attack on his wife,
beating her most violently. Her father,
Patrick Carter, interposed, whereupon w.
Clarke attacked him with knife, inhicting
upon him several severe wounds Clarke
is in prison.
The position of the Bank of France,
which is now keenly watched as the Their
mometor of the political strength of the
French Government, has not improved.
A Harrison wagon, containing family,
while descending the Mount Auburn hill,
Cincinnati, was by the horse taking fright
and starting--dashed over a precipice,
crushed to atoms, and those inside more or
less injured; one, girl, it was thought dan
gerously. The horse, il is said was killed.
We could learn no names.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
LEWIS cAss. For President.

IL our political opponents had ransacke,l
the worii in search Of puppct to he mov-
ed at the will of Slavery, they could no,
have found a more supple ,hing than Lewis
Csss. He is the very pimp and Sir Pan
darus Of the Southern oserseer. He is ex-
actly Nor,hern man with southern prin-
ciPles, he seems no more indigenous 10 a
free State. than cypress tree festoonc,i
with moss, seems Indigenous to the granite
hills OF New Hampshire. lie has sold him
self to to the black spirit Of the South; and
{, makes the blood of an honest Freeman
Jingle TO see such a slimy reptile trying TO
crawl into power.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
FURTHER NEWs-BY THE BRIT
ANNA.
rtaly-the Battle of coIto.

Italy--the Battle of CoIto.
The following is the official account of
this battle:
g From the headquarters of the King, at
Castigiione dele Stiyiere, April s, ls45, at
SP. NJ"
"The Austrian troops bad been retiring
several days before the Piedmontese troops,
who, preceded by their ancient renown for
yalOr and discipline, had been crossing the
lines of the Oglio and Shiese without an OBJ
stacle. The enemy had already abandoned
the positions of Montechiaro, Lonata and
Castiglione dele Stiyiere, which had been
considered very advantageous to them
They had already retired beyond the line of
the Minchio, to concentrate themselves be-
tween Peschiera and Nantua; but our
troops pursued them with prodigious rapid
ty, converging toward The passages of the
Mncio. This morning the King boldly es-
tablished his Headquarters in Castiglione
dele Stiviere; and at about 8 O'Clock, the
brigade Regina, the battalion Real Now,
and part of the corps of tirailleurs reached
Goito, to attack the Austrians. The war of
Italian Independence was destined to be o.
pened with an important action, which
might really deserve the name of victory,
and we shall call it the victory of the bridge
Of Goito. Our men, led by Gen. Bava made
brisk attack upon Goito, where the enemy
had fortified himself, barricading the streets
and occupying the windows, whence he d.
rectcd an uninterrupted fire upon us; but
every obstacle was overcome by the intre-
pidity of the tirailleurs, placed at the head
Of the column, and supported by some pie
ces Of artillery.
The enemy was forced to abandon his po-
siiion; on his retreat over the river. he blew
up the bridge that had been mined short
time before. Still one of the parapets re-
mained nearly entire; the tirailleurs intre-
pidiiy veutured upon it, and by main force
took possession of the artillery that was
playing upon us necessarily. In short
time, the passage of the Mincio was forced
over the smoking ruins of the bridge.
The enemy, pursued without Interrupt
ton, fled toward Mantua, leaving great
number of prisoners and dead, and among
these some officers The fruit of this vic
tory is our remaining masters of the pas
sage of the Mincio, OF which we at present
occupy the left bank. On our part, we have
10 deplore, with other losses, that of two
officers. Colonies La Marmara, of the IL
railleurs, and Macarani, of the regiment
Real Noyi, are among the wounded"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
Summary of News.
Where is ID

We see il stated that comicai affair
came oil ut Brandywine village between
MIR. Washington Shells, miller, and John
Brown, cooper. The miller shot the
cooper's dog. The cooper challenged him
to mortal combat with muskets. The mill
Ter came up and offered to fight iist fight.
The cooper hreathed nothing but blood and
thunder, aud it was some time before the
miller discovered they were joking him.
The Charter of the Troy aud Greenfield
Railroad (the Hoosie Tunnel route,l pass
cd the Massachusetts Legislature on Tues
day. Also, the Charter Of the Charles Riv-
or Railroad Company, (ihe pe,tee route,
This, we believe, is a portion of the proiec-
ted "Air Line" between New York and
Boston.
The first train Of cars over the Boston,
Coacor,i and Montreal Railroad passed over
the track on the 10Th, for the FIRST time, as
far as Sauboplon bridge. N. H. The
event was daily observed at that place by a
dinner, speeches, SC.
Major Borland, now one Of the Senators
from Arkansas, has written n letter which
has been published in the Louisville jour
nal. in which he repeats the substance of
the declaration imputed to him--tha. Cas-
sius NJ. Clay pleaded when with the Mesi-
cans, when taken prisoner, Tor his life, on
the grounds that he was the son of Henry
Clay. or some very near relation OF that dis
,ingU acd nan; but says il was made at the
time expressly upon the authority of Lieut..
Davidson aud Capt, DanIey, in whose truth
faloess and honor he repOses perfect unhes-
iiating confidence.
One Of the best laughs We ever had, was
GOT Up ~ listrRiug to two blockhesds quar-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

irTs " Car OUT or THE nag. I'VE have
I" rot hold" of the Constitution and bye
laws of the s. o. r. The thing is explain
ed. We shall make no noise about il; but
il any body thinks we are "deceiv-ed and
likewise sucked in" we are ready TO test
our knowledge. The Potosi Republican is
welcome to this information; and may
/" make an honest penny" by publishing it
in pamphlet form with its recent discovery
Of the mysteries of the 1901; price 10 Ia
cents. LEAoH & Mckee printers. Poto-
ST Republican office.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
IMPORTANT, IE TRUE.

The Pciosi Republican says; ave
shlll not be ut ho,nc Cor the week 10 come,
aswehase determined TO take fishing excur
sion to the north part OF the county. 50 long
and so close have We been confined by cur
duties in the office. that we are obliged By
IN health, TO take a recess for week from
ibe duties pertaining TO our paper, and IL a
change FOR the better Is no, soon effected, We
win be compelled to withdraw entirely from
fbe establishment"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
Ree,own Races.

The running on Thursday was very pref
,y-,raek in fine ordor and large crowd
present. Five three year old colts were en-
tered for the heats--vz; bay colt by ii.
Messmore, a sorrel colt by Stewart Mckee,
n sorrel colt by Math. Edwards, a sorrel
fillsy by Henry Webster, a grey colt by Jno.
Gregory OF Galeua. The distance run, was
one mile. The Gregory col, led on the in
side track, Mckee's tapping him;---ncxt
came Wchs,er's tilley, then Messmore's colt
aud the Edwards colt last. The horses ran
in this order until the last turn, when Me
KEGS colt tapping the Galcua colt, the lat
ter bolted The track, Nc KEGS colt
dis,ancing the rest of the fell! and winning
the purse. Another race Of one mile was
to be run by four horses, the prize a saddle.
The first start failing, only two of the hor-
scs commended for the prize; viz; Holloway,
sorrel mare and Myers bay gelding. The
contest was very closc--,he sorrel leading
90 the last turn, when the mare passed the
horse aud came in winner by few yards.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

VERDICT PoR SLAYDER.-A case was
tried in Yates county week before last,
which has excited no little interest. An ac-
ton was brought by Miss Nj. NJ. Dickin-
son against man named Jasper Traver, for
Islander, the plaintiff being school mistress.
The defendant had several times asserted
that she was the mother of an ilIegirimate
child, in consequence of which reports she
was discharged from the school over which
she had charge. No evidence was offered
to impeach her character, and the jury gave
verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $3.50, a
small one in comparison with what it should
have been, if dollars and cents could have
been made the standard of justice.-Roch-
ester .adreriiser.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

BEETowN.--The plat Of Beetown is in
the Registers Office for record. The Com
missioners have laid the town off with
much regularity, considering the Irregular
ity of the surface and and the want Of ar
rangement in building. They deserve much
credit for their patience and impartialitv
in making straight titles and well defined
limits, where all was chaos and confusion.
The plat made by Mr. Stuntz, is beautiful,
superb delincation. All success to the lads
of Beetown. May their diggings open rich,
and their village swarm with the industri-
Gus.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

A MONSTER WoLF.-Michael Bnrhet, of
Greenfield township Blair county, has put
an end TO the depredations of wolf that
has been prowlins through the neighborhood
for the last nine months. &c seeking whom
he may devour.'' This wolf, during the
above period, killed about 500 sheep, and
several cows and youngcattle. He had been
shot at 100 times but always escaped un-
harmed, until Thursday the 18th ult at 8
O'Clock in the evening when a sure shot
from the rifle of Michael Burtet brought
the old chap to the ground, whilst he was
approaching a barn about half mile from
Sarah Furnace in hunt of sheep. Mr.. Bur-
ket shot from the haymow, in which he was
concealed. The wolf was of the Missouri
breed, entirely white, and had neck like
lion. 1t measured 5 feet inches in length,
feet HIGH. f.4e far-rele
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

uI- The Beetown Division No. 80, Sons
Of Temperance was instituted on Wednes-
day evening May slst, 1s4S by acting Dep
MY G. w. p, A. PARgEn, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen duly elected and installed
officers thereof:
A. c. BIERcE, w. p, WIZ. mcdaniel,
w. A., A. o. CoArEs, r. s., J. II. CnAB-
TnEr,-A. r. s., r. NJ. RrcHARDsor, +. s
II. WEBSTER, T., WM. RI. AMsBURY, c.,
M. HoLLINGswoRrH, A. c., J. C. CHAR
MAN, I. s., THos. C. ScoTT, o. s.
Regular meeting on Wednesday evening
of each week.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

FgoM GALESA uPTHE RIvER.-The near
est road, by seven miles, and an excellent
road at that, from Galena to- Lancaster, is ut
the crossing of Platte river where the en-
bankment is built, below the crossing at
Paris. A good Ferry is kept in operation
there by JAMES l.. BRIses--foot passen-
gers paying but cents and horses ten cents;
being hut half the usual rates. The Galena
papers will confer a favor upon the travel
ling public, by copying this notice.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

SECRET OF BEaUTY-A lady's beauty de-
ponds so much upon expression, that if that
be spoiled, farewell TO her charms; and
which nothing tends more to bring about
than cocntenance sourod with imaginary
cares, instead of being lighted up with thank
fulness for inncmerabIe blessings. This Is
the cause of so many ladies whitening into
wrinkles early in life while nothing renders
their beauty so lasting rs that placid IooS Of
pure benerolence, trhich emanafes from .
heart fun Of fhankfislness to Heaven, affec-
tion for those dearest aud nearest TO them,
and good will towards all mankind ss
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

INDIAN MURDERs The following is an
extract of a letter fiom the Falls of St.
,Croix, dated May 81:
ssYou have doubtless heard of Indian
murders from this quarter. We think lit
tie of it here. 1t is but a consequent retri-
button of the sin of whiskey selling to that
departing race. Three persons in this vi
cinity have been murdered, tbs supposed.
They were all Indian traders-mhite men,"
Galena Gazette.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

BENZ. r. SHELnos, candidate for Judge
in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, is a
gentleman ofgrcat legal research, and very
modest man. IL elected, there viii not be a
better Judge on the bench in Illinois; nor
any one so likely as he to become very
distinguished iurist. He is perpetual stu
dent.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
BIBLE MEETING.

The friends of the Bible in Grant County
are invited to meet in Convention at Lam
caster, on Thursday, 18th inst, at o'clock,
Tor the purpose OF organizing a County
Bible Society. Let every Patriot, Philan-
threpist and Christian in the County, attend.
Addresses may be expected.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
Horrible Rarbarity.

Bv official accounts from Charles Albert's
headquarters, at Volta Mantovana, dated
the 18th, we learn thai the large village OF
Castelmuovo had been wantonly set fire TO
by the Croatians, who surrounded II, and
drove the inhabitants who tried 10 escape,
back again into the blazing village. he
Austrians have made a ra--ia from Man
tua, and carried off $50 head OF cattle. The
piedinontese division, under Gen. Bes, has
begun the attack upon Peschera. Several
guerrillas from Milan have joined them, and
swept the hastions with their carbnes. On
the 10Th the guerrilla Manara, at Salo, be-
ing informed the powder-magazine of Pes
chiera about quarter of a mile from the
fortress, on the Verona side, was badly
guarded, crossed the Lake of Garda with
the steamer during the night; attacked the
magazine and took it. Sixteen Crotains
were taken prisoners, and fifty-six Italian
soldiers, who formed part of the garrison
took the opportunity of going over TO the
Milanese. The powder-magazine contained
500 barrels of gunpowder.
Martial law has been proclaimed in the
Tyrol By Redetzky. The regiment Haug-
WITT, on its way to Verona, turned upon
the Austrian cavalry that escorted them, put
them to flight, aud marched back to Bres'
ella. A guerrilla of Yenitians has been de
feated hy the Austrians near Nicenza. The
whole Venlian coast is bristling with can
non. Eight armed cutters and gun boat
guard the port. Daimafia Is IA open ia.
surrection. A brilliant affair is spoken of a
Montehello, in which il is said the Croatian:
were worsied by the volunteers from Pa
dua.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

Her OWN AvENGER.-The New Orleans
Delta gives an account of very tragical
affair which occurred at Natchez, Miss,
short time since. A Mr.. Charles Jones,
who was originally from Red River, and
has practiced law in Louisiana, was shot at
his residence on Black River, near Match
ez, by highly respectable lady, said to be
a relative of his. It is stated that the lady
drove 10 carriage to Jones' dwelling and
called him out. As he approached the car
riage she fired revolver at him, the ball
taking effect in the abdomen. As he bent
down, under the effect of the wound, she
fred two more barrels, the balls from which
took effect upon his head. At the last ac-
counts, Jones was lying in helpless con-
dition but not quite dead.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

A MINE OF WEALTH.--Tu cutting thro'
the hills of Canterbury, N. H., Cor the Con-
cord and Montreal railroad, the workmen
have discovered soapstone of the very best
quality, and apparently of considerable ex-
tent, which is of ready sale at $40 tom
Operations in quarrying the stone have al
ready been commenced, and the first freight
car which passed over the road last week
was freighted with stone. A correspondent
IN the Concord Congregational Journal es-
Inmates the quarry at 100000 cubic feet
or 1866 tons which, at $40 ton, would
amount TO the snug little sum of IS, 1855, $780,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

FoURrEEs YEARS AGO, April an, the first
railroad passenger cars left Boston Tor New,
ton. Now the number OF miles competed
and in operation within massachusetts iI :,
72s-at cost oi SS4,4el, 9IS. ne .o.si
receipts s5,aoI, oSi; total expenses ss'''S'-
SCI
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

INFANT PHESoMESoE.-The wife OF one
of our carmen, on the corner of State s'reeir
presented her husband with bouncing oof'
the other morning, weighing ~ 81 ms ms
Almost hig enough to drive cart.-.1'o0ny
KniekerbocSer.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

An IRlsu PIxE.-The staff of this for
midahle weapon is nine feet long, aud the
blade Of the pike one foot more. To the
foo. Of the blade next the staff Is affixed a
cross piece of iron, terminating at one side
in hook and at the other IA heavy battle
axe. So that the instrument may be used
for cutting dawn as well as thrusting.
1t is SAIL to be nearly as effective as the
gun IN pitched battle, and has been used
from time immemorial IN ireland.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03
Lewis Cass Nominated for the Presiden.
cy and William o. Butler for the Vice
Presidency.

Lewis Cass Nominated for the Presiden.
cy and William o. Butler for the Vice
Presidency.
The Baltimore Convention for the nomi-
nation Of candidates for the offices of Pres
Ident and Vice President Of the u. s., met
on the 23d, and on the 18th, they nomina-
ted by vote Of i79 to IA, Hon. Lewis Cas-,
OF Michigan, as the Locofoco candidate for
the Presidency. Both sets Of Delegates
from New York were admitted, the ~ Del
egates casting So votes-l8 votes each set.
-Four ballots were taken: The final one
stood as follows: For Cass I79--for Wood
bury 50, for Buchanan, SO, for Worth s.
The Wigs will generally be satisfied with
this nomination, and if they cannot make a
better one. they viii deserve TO be beaten
If the Wing Convention now makes the
nomination it should make, Cass will get
the votes of three or four small states prob
ably. b rs pns
On the second ballot for Vice President,
Gen. William o. Butler, of Kentucky, was
nominated for the Vice Presidency. Inter-
esting proceedings will be found below
Gal. Gaz.
Telegraphed for the Chicago CON-. .adrertiser.
CHICAGO, May 81, Z P. NJ
BALTIMORE, Way ~O.--EUctHt5 ctsStOU.
The Barnhurners having Withdrawn, thro'
Mr.. Smith presented a protest against the
action of the Convention, and declining to
take seats with the Hunkers on the ground
that they (the barn burners) alone were en-
titled the seats.
Mr.. Dickinson, on the part of the Hunk
ers made speech in which he sad his
friends could not sit in the Convention con-
sistently with dignity and propriety. He
protested against the action of the Conven-
ton admitting both delegates, contending
that one or the other should be excluded
Some parts of Mr.. DIS speech were very in
fammatory, and some of the New England
delegates took offence and threatened to
leave the Convention if his remarks were
continued. He continued by rendering the
Convention resignation OF fellowship
his only wish being to place New York
right.
Mr.. Cambreling asked leave for the Uti
ca delegation to retire, and leave was grant
ed--whereupon the barnburners Withdrew
from the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to the
nomination of Vice President, with the fol-
lowing result:
Gen. VIM. O. Butler, II John A. Quit
man, II; John Y. Masor a; VIM. r. King,
26; James G. McKay .5; Jefferson Davis,
8. No choice.
On the second ballot, Gen. Butler was
nominated, having received 255 votes, all
except New York, which did not vote at
ALL The Convention then adjourned till to-
morrow, when the final adjournment will
take place.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

TnE GovERNoR.--His Excellency the
Governor elect, lefi Lancaster on Friday
morning and is on bis way TO Madison to
meet the Legislature.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

who paid his addresses 10 the daughter Of
tradesuian, was forbidden the house, on
which he sent in bill Of uinety-0ne pounds
thirteen shiiiinss and f0urpence, for two
hundred and seyenly-five aiIendances, Gdui-
sing On family affairs.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

10 We are indebted to the Galena JEFF
fersonian, for the earliest news of the Bal
timore Convention.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-03

lC5s Twenty-Five became members OF
the Sons of the Temperance at Beetown,
last "Wednesday night.