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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26

CHARacrrRrsrIc. The Worcester True
Wing gives the following anecdo,e, which
sounds like truth:
Soon after Cass was made Secretary of
War, Scott meeting Taylor said To him, 'sh .
Taylor, good appointment that. We
have = Secretary now who understands our
wants.
Taylor has two veins in his forehead that
when he is excited, swell ou, ~ large as =
chlldis finger. These veins began 10 en-
large. | done know that, General said
he, The knows his own wants. When he
was Governor Of Michigan territory, he or
dered me to send him twelve of nv best
looking and tallest sohliers, and don't YOU
think the rascal kept six of 'em to row his
boat Cor two years, and then they were paid
by Government as GT'y men,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
G II o C f R / L S /:

So bags prime Rio coffee, so bbls N. o. sugar,
5 bbs St Louis refined loaf sugar,
II barrels st Louis sugaThocse nioasses,
s do plantation do, 3 do Boston golden syrup,
50 do Cincinnati rectihed whiskey,
90 sacks G. A. salt, 100 bushels dried apples,
so bbls. Dubuque flour, 200 boxes Bait. oysters,
so boxes sardines, so do -. Louis soap,
so bbls. new mackereI, 81 do green apples,
SEQ pounds dried currents,
Is boxes bunch Taisins,
10 do Va. and Missouri chewing tobacco,
200 dozen smoking do, 10 Spanish do,
800 pounds black pepper, 100 do alspice,
10 mats cinnamon, Is pounds Ct cloves,
20 pounds nutnegs, "a doz playing cards,
8 barrels Scotch herring, eases goldfish,
10 barrels cider vinegar, q dozen patent buckets,
nests wash tubs, 10 dozen mustard,
half chests best Young Hyson tea,
do do Gunpowder tea,
so kegs 3, A, 6, 8, 10, IL, 10 and god nails,
25 boxes regalia cigars, Nj melee do
5 boxes pepper sauce, 500 pounds chocolate,
100 pounds Bakers chocolate, 80 do cocoa,
10 dozen superior com brooms,
200 pounds soft shelled almonds,
90 gross St. Louis matches, II do sweet oil,
dozen peppermint, do best port wine,
10 dozen blue and black ink,
20 reams letter, cap and wrapping paper,
10 kegs Dupont powder, 200 PISS safety fuse,
900 stone, clay and white pipes,
dozen bed cords, 100 do shaving soap,
80 boxes Western Reserve cheese,
500 gallons stone ware, 500 pounds white lead,
10 boxes steam rectiGed candy,
80 dozen China fre-crackers,
25 bushels sweet potatoes,
40 pounds Spanish float indigo,
so do alum, so do madden, 80 do coperas,
do gum camphor, snuff, red pepper,
80 do ground and race ginger; lemon syrup,
10 boxes sperm and star candles, SIC.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
BEWARE

rVNllE subscriber hereby cautions all persons
4 agains, mining, cutting timber, or entering
upon, or IN any manner tTespassIng upon the fol-
lowing described lands situated in the county Of
Grant, W.T., withou, his permission; te wit -
East half Of the northwest quarter and the north
ives, quarter Ut the northwest quarter Of Section
number thirty-two, IN township number four
north, cf range number four west, Of the fourth
principal merdian, Also, the sooih-wes, quar-
ler Of the southwest quarter Of Section number
twenty -nine, IN the same township and range.
w. .. SCHMlD.
Bsstocn, February 29fh. ls4S 52-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
LUMBER.
REST FOR THE WICKED.

ERENCH, high-pos, and common beds,eads
Of the best materials and workmanship,
manufactured and Tor sale cheap tor ready PAY.
Also, Turning, by water power. cf every descrip
ton usually turned m 4 lathe, done promptly and
u mes' reasonable prices BY the subscriber, AZ
Warmers Mills, Grant county. Nisr.,as;p.
ALFRED DRAKE.
April LIST. lS&S S-t-lv
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26

e1- There is man somewhere with
whom the Two Third Rule j. such fa-
vorite measure, that whenever himself aud
wife have three eggs for brrakf, ", he inva-
riably takes two of them.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
Fat Horses,

TLEAN Carriages, strong Harnesses, easy
" Saddles and good StabIing, will be furnish
ed on short notice. by the subscriber, at his Liv-
cry Stable IN Reetown. My old friends aud the
riding public IN general. will do well to call upon
ELI MYERS
Bee'own, April 9th. lsIs. 6-5ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
ID RUGS AND
PotOsi, Wisconsin.

lust received from the east a fresh sunnlv
- Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass \.
nishes and Dye-stuiis, which will be soJd =, !.
lowest prices The principal articles are a e e
lows. "
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
PUBLIC NOTICE.

49, ALL persons are hereby notified not
sSRsSsH. TO mine or dig upon the following tracts
AFYNS of land without written leave or per-
- mission from the owner, or :. NJ.
l4lngw ortby, at Potosi, viz: half of n quarter
and quarter of quarter of section Is;
also the " quarter Of quarter Of section :,
town north, range 2west, in Grant county
And III also notify all persons who have cut timber,
or removed rails and buildings from SAID lands, that
Cyrus X Lord is authorized TO collect the value of
the same; the accounts having been placed IN his
hands. 500
L. II. LhN6WORTHY.
Dubuque, July 10 40. left
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
III A II ID w A II + /.

dozen chopping axes, so Nj percussion caps,
dozen curry combs, s do pocket cutlery, superior
table do, table and teaspoons, shears and razors,
till, cupboard and padlocks, SHUTTERS, faucets,
spectaces, gun wipers, files, sea-grass fshlines,
screws Sc
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
TIE
WIS ONSlN RI e r A l. D.
Published erery Saturday Morning,
ID J An s NJ. q o . ID Ill Z z
TERMS OF THE HERALD.

TERMS OF THE HERALD.
EDER annum-if paid IN adeanec, 90 90
u lfnot paid till the end Of the year, 3 90
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid, unless at the option of the pub
Usher.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
One column per annum, $50 90
j hree-fourths do, 16 90
One-half do, IL 90
One-fourih do, 90
Business Cards, r lines and under, 90
One square per annum ~ lines or under
make square,) 8 90
it, Legal advertisements at the rates
prescribed by law. The fees to be paid in
advance.
Advertisements Of one square or less, first
For every additional Insertion, so
iCfs Advertisements Except yearly must be
paid for before they can be inserted.
All letters must be post paid or they aciH moi
be attended 10.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
FOOT IN THE STIRRUP!

GO The subscriber has opened in GA
*e-sS Beetown, door north of s>sS
Lamson's Store, shop for the manufacture of
Saddles, Brides, Harness, Trunks,
Martingales, Portmanteaus, Carpet Bags, Belts,
and every description Of work usually done in
similar establishments. He undertakes to say
that he will make ~ good work and furnish as
good material as can be found anywhere; and at
prices as how as those of Galena and Chicago
Customers who call to get work done, will always
find me at home.
THOMAS C. SCOTT.
Beetown, October 9, AT. 5-I0-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
FAMILY MEDICINES.

Anti-bilious, cathartic, vegetable, and ague pills
Coxe's hive syrup, Stoughton's bitters, Burgundy
pitch. Liniment-volatile, nerve and bone, poor
mans and anodyne Am, hompson's eye water.
opodeldoc, aragorc, castor oil without taste or
smell. rheumatic drops, together with every ar
;cle in the Drug line for sale cheap for cash.
ARMSTRONG & co.
October 9, AZ. Billy
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
FASHIONABLE
SPRtN C Q Q DS!
yNTE have purchased large supply Of the
Wv best and most fashionable

yETE have purchased large supply Of the
w best and most fashionable
SPRING GOODS
IN market, wah particular references % the tastes
OF our nusserous Iady euslogaeEs N theK choice
Of apparel
Te.he ladies' Who have favored -us with tleir
custom, we tender orr sincere thanks, and as
sure them, II they will cali AZ the variety store
Of the undersigned, they viii find this eide OF
GaBena an elegan, and complete assortment Of
FANCY DRY GOODS
of al descriptions; and also see for themselves
that they can purchase Of the Jews Of Po,osi on
as reasonable terms as Of the Yankees Of Galena.
Since il is pleasure at all times to show Their
goods, and believing they can suit both as re-
CARDS price aud quality, they hope not to be Tor
gotten by ths ladies' Call and satisfy yourselves.
we always keep on hand
Groceries,
Boots, shoes,
Hardware, Queensware,
Nails, Iron,
CIassw are. Cutlery, &c.
LINENS.
A large assortment Of Irish linens; linen dia-
pcrs; Russia diapers; Russia and birds eye do;
brown Hollands; linen bagging burlaps, &c.
SILKS. SILKS.
Black, blue, Fancy cravats,
Striped and Silk velvets,
CURED silks, Sewing silk
Ladies' crayats, And twist,
lIaadkerchiefs, Purse twist and floss,
Bonnet ribbons, Fringe,
Silk serge, - Gloves,
Gents black and Half-handers.
wOOLENS.
Broadcloths, Kentucky jeans,
Cpsimeres. Ilardtimes,
sattinets, Flannels, red, white,
Mixed tweeds, And PLAID,
Rob Roy kerseys, Wooden 2estnss'
individuals wishing goods for their familie.,
mIliners and pedars, are all requested to call
and examine our stock before purchasing, as we
think we can convince you that all we have said
can be fully realized. They likewise offer for
sale choice LOT OF
lieaon nlaoe Clothing
purchased this fan as cheap for cash as any
house mhe mining country.
We invite one and all TO call and examine for
yourselves, opposite the New Saloon, on Main
street, Potosi, at
IIAINES s. HoLLUB's.
May @. Is4s 40.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
PIatteyilIc and praiEie du Chen
REC UL.4R-
sRI-WEEELY LINE OF STicES.

TEyIIE subscriber having obtained the contract
& for carrying the mail from Planevie, Grant
county, 10 Prairie du Chen, Crawford county,
Wisconsin, would inform the public that he has
fitted up his sosches in superior style, and
stocked the road with good horses, 10 meet the
wants Of the travelling public
The stage leaves Prairie da Chen every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday, at O'Clock, a.
NJ, Of said days, and arrives at Lancaster same
day, a,4 P. VI. Leaves Lancaster, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 a. Nj. and arrives
at Platteyille at 10 IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
Leaves PlatieyiIe every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday, after the arrival Of the mail
Fom Galena, at P. NJ, and arrive at Lancaster
same day at p. NJ. Leaves Lancaster Tues
days, 7 thursdays s. Saturdays, at O'Clock a. NJ,
and arrives at Prairie da Chen same day at 4
O'Clock p. NJ,
This stage intersects with Frink q Walkers
GsIena and Madison line, at Plauevi!Ie.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
MORE GOODS
THAN A MULE CAN CARRY
AT THE
NEW Cash STORE.

CONSISTING in part Of bed ticking; bro
- drilling; blue do; bro linens; aannels; hnsey;
apron check; broad cloths; cassimeres; sattinets;
Tweeds; Jeans; Fustians;
Co,tonade; Bagging; Sheeiing;
Prints; DelaInes; Sousans;
Alpacas; Boinbazines; Muslins;
Chameleon paids; jackonets; bishop lawns; bobi-
nets; lace; Scotch gingham; shawls; handker-
chiefs; gents cravats hosiery and gloves; fashion
able ribbons; umbrellas aud parasos; buck
gloves and mittens; gents fashionable fur hats /;
wool do; Rough and Ready and leghorn do; sat
in, cloth, glazed and far caps. Also splendid
assortment oi
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
LIVERY STABLE.

LIVERY STABLE.
~ TIE subscriber has also taken the Sta
SIss bles recently occupied by Spencer Co,
LlZAwhers he will provide the very best ac-
conlmodatons for the horses Of his travelling Gus
omers He will keep constantly on hand, to let,
horses, buggies, cutters &C., withthe best osteTs
in the country, always on hand.
II. MESSMORE.
Beetown, May ,Is4s'
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
DRUGS Am MEpICINEs.

CEVERAL cases of new vrin,er elc,hins. ms,
- opening in ReetoNn. at
October 10. l. ANTSONtS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26
Gools for the ladies.

i ais department consists of variety too exten-
sive to be published in newspaper, and conse-
quently he will only mention few, and would
respectfully invite the ladies to call and examine
for themselves. They will find
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-26

Uinter bonnets, I
MeriRo ShGteis,
Embroidered do,
Kaa and blanket do, |
Silk md linen hGtJs, |
CATERS, half do, |
Slippers, all binds,
Merinos,
Mous. de LANES, !
bush linen,
Damask table couers, |
Sheeifng and shifting,
Bed ticking, |
DriHings !
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21

have described, spoils which will bring
prosperity To every door, and cause the
land to TEEN with the blessings OF wise
legislation aud well directed industry IT,
gentlemen, the results of your delibera.
tons shall be 10 restore 10 our country
peace, harmony and prosperity TO restore
to the constitution its violated rights and
powers, and 10 restore the administration
of the laws Of our county TO its pristine
purity, il such should be the effects OF
your harmonious deliberations and your
patriotic counsels, | shall deem IT the
proudes, legacy that | can bequea'h 10 my
posierity, that | had the honor 10 preside
over iha, council Of sages whose del'bera
tons produced these happy results, lGrea
applause.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21
The Democratic Candidate.

mr.. tdSS IN shlcidlCdI uHtWWu'
Mr.. Cass reminds us Of the man we once
heard o., Who was IN so glorious a condl-
ton, thai he could not stand, sit, lie down
nor hold on TO the grass" HIS views have
been so variou-, that he cannot stand,
with the dlgniGed and unleruhed Dcmoc'
racy Of the Upper ten thousand, !" [" sil,
wuh the River aud liarbor men olthc wes'
" lie doWn,' with the BarnburneIs, MOI
hold on 10 The grass with Subiefrancans
Dorri,es "a id omas genus"
He frs, writes W.lmot letter, then |
fshey anti. WlImot one, still too strong fo
southern Democrats, but much to weak 70
I his northern friends IN OHIO and y. York
lie tells some of his friends, To give 1t on
he ls Harbor improvement" vince
horse, bat endorses the Baltimore Resolu
,ion, which so tho whole figure against ii
but worse than all, he declares in direc
couiravcniion Of The Constitution, tina, Ter
ritorIes can Of themselves, pass laws re
s,rlc'ing, or atfhrding protection To the in
s'iiullon Of slavery here he places him
self IN The worst position I've could have con
celved. HIS northern ab1ltiionist friend
say: If thst be the case, slave holder
may move 10 6fs, aud make the territnr,
slaveho'fng, and his southern allies saw
/ such be the fact, cmlerants from ire,
states may get no asccndsncy, and cree
abolition governments, aud keep out on
property, no matter wha, may be the ad
vanages, in soil and climate, Tor slave ia
bor." NJ Cass IS IN very "plciuresqne,
condition. The north sickens NJ b. 20
lnlcal doctrine, and It has given biz Ala
hama, Georgia, and South Csfolu1 fsend.
he vomdo and which ever way himself
he turns, standing, sitting. lyiog down or
holding on 10 the grass, ,horas pierce bis
vulnerable sides.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21
FOR COY tRSOR
CHARLES MANLY,
OF W AXE.

IPWe are authorized to announce THOMAS
N. ALEXANDER, Esq. as candidate for re
election to the office of Sheriff of Mecklcnbur.
county, at the ensuing August election.
IL We are authorized to announce Col u W
ALEXANDER as a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff of Meeklenburg county. al the ensuing
August election.
I'VE are authorized to announce Col. JOHN
N. EARNHARDT as candidate for The Office
OF Sheriff OF Mecklenburg county, a, the ensu.
ing August election,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21
Peace with Mexico.
Nov the rage Of battles ended.
And the foe Tor mercy call

snow the rage Of battles ended,
And the foe for mercy cali;
Death no more, in smoke OF thunder,
Rides upon tbs vengeful ball"
What heart does not ,hrob with pleas.
ure, at The prospect of peace1 What boz
som is not filled with delight, in thinking
tina, now "grim visaged war" will show
" his wrnkled 'front.'" no more that, our
bruised arms are ito be hung up for
monuments" that no more we'll noun,
the "barbed s,eed," 10 90 forth to bloody
battle; that now" rude alarums are 10 be ;
changed 10 merry meetings I Who does
TO, rejoice, that the ozark and bloody
ground "of war, is TO be vacated that the
death dealing engines Of vengeance a'e to
be Withdrawn from thence, and Peace once
more resume It's virgin sway
The shrll clan.iug notes of the clarion
are TO be hushed, and the malin song OF the
I Ulolutu Is W bC 'b1ttati
with the blihesome carol Of the lark
where was heard lhe heavy tramp of dc
,ermined soldIery, once more will be recog
uized, the laborer going forth TO bis daily
task; the tattoo and rappel are to cease
and give way to the maiin ard the ,espe
bell; the flags of couieudIng hosts ATE &
he lowered, and mlnsle lhcI folds III ban
degu of friendship.
The two nations are SICK and wearie
with this war. The yengeful bal la
carried death and wounds into the ranks ,
the conquered, and disease has done sad
der havoc ~ he rauks OF the ,iciors: O
the one hand, has been humIlia,lng defsd
and on the other victory, attended by
train Of evils both countries should be d'
lighted with the hope of turning from ii
science Of war, 10 1.-the arts Of fair d
IIsh,ful peace"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21
Wing National Convention

v : give to-day as the mos, interesting
matter We could select, the proceedings o
the Convention recently held in Philadel
pbia.
II Is gratifying 10 contemplate the die
ference 10 us proceedings, and those Of the
Baltimore Convention. THIS latter va.
marked by ,urbulcuoe ard discofd. Mr.
lancy's views were variance With those
Of The rest; he bad 10 make ,peech a
gaiaa the probability Of Cass's success
and al last experience the modification
the Illuminating chagrin, Of seeing his "res
oiatson "a good one BY the way defeated
Then the Barnburners and lIunkers " IA
granite, dereicto,' had to engage "Cruco
hello, In q civil war, which ended ia
their not being allowed a voice 10 the
counses Of the mighty Sanhedrlm; Gen.
eral Commander, about the ninth part Of n
man, was received as nine men, which
grieveously offended that chivalrous State
South Carolina, and the whole affair broke
up with dependency written on every
brow, save and exccp, the i'm
col. 80 700 iu'i OF 'ahi'
Is, 10 receive any other impression.
The Wing Convention me, in unity and
parted in concord : nnauim''y and eonoss
sioa marked il. progress lnh, we're meth.
er batnbrniag nor heart burning. Their
motto was:-e
Omaes Oh rriacipia nihl Oh homi
nes,"
aud they were governed by il. They
gave and forgave, and concluded their la.
bours by giving TO the Wings, Prcslden.
lial ticket which tho combined influences
Of Cassism, Darrsm, IInnkerism, and vii.
moism will not be able 10 defeat.
Ii Is,ery hlttering TO the pride Of North
Carolina, 10 see that sturdy, Indominble
Wig son Of hers--sx Governor Mo ehead
made President Of so Tugust body. The
Governor isa man peculiarly fitted TO oc.
cupy such position: his dignity, his no.
bic hearing, his sua,Iiy, together with his
combine to render him presl
ding officer, who would command respect,
allay petty differences, and suggest wise
expedIenis for prudent and peaceable ac.
ton.
10 choosing General Taylor, the Con.
venion selected man, that no combina.
Ton Of forces however malign, schemlng
or ingenious, can conquer. Call him the
hero of Buena Vista General Taylor is
the Hero Of four battles, any one Of which,
would hand down his name through sue.
ceedlng ages, as one of The greatest mill.
tary cheitans of the age. Palo Alto, Res.
AGA de la Palma, Monterey or Buena Wis.
Ia, any one of them, would have added
fresh laurel. to the Military fame of Ma.
20 con, Marlborough, a Wellington. or a
Jackson and the glorious results Of the
whole, have established General Tayiors
reputation for sagactty, deep penetration,
md siatesmanship qualities, aud insured I
his election to the Presidency. 1t
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21

JUNE 90 p. IN.
After the nomination of Gen. Taylor
had been ratified, motion was made 10
adjourn, but was afterwards withdrawn.
A motion was then made and adopted
TO 90 into the nomination of candidate
for Vice President.
Mr.. Bingham, Of Ohio, proposed some
resolutions, and was about TO discuss them,
when
The Chair said, that all discussion al
this point was out of order, as the Consen.
ton had determined to 90 into the nomln.
alton Of candidate for Vice President.
4 motion was made, 10 suspend the or.
der for proceeding 10 the election, which
was lest.
Mr.. Galloway, Of Ohio, moved, that the
Convention ADJOURN I'LL three o'clock
Lost.
A motion was then made, that the Con.
yen,ion take a recess for hall an hour
Lost.
Nominations for Vice President were
then called, and the following gentlemen
were nominated:
Miiard Fillmore, Of New York.
George Evans, Of Maine.
Abbott Lawrence, Of Massachusetts.
John VI. Clayton, of Delaware.
Andrew Stewart, Of ennsyNania.
Thomas Ewing, Of Oaio.
Robert c. Winthrop, Of Massachusetts,
William II. Seward, of New York.
John Young, Of New York.
Il. Butler King, Of Georgia.
/ ThurIow Weed, Of New York.
John Sergeant, Of Pennsy lvauia.
Hamilton Fish, Of New York.
Thomas M'kennan, of Pennsy lvania.
Mr.. Patterson, Of New York, SAID, he
was authorised 10 Withdraw the name OF
Mr.. Seward, and it Was Withdrawn &c.
cordinely.
Mr.. +. B. King, OF Ca, rose and de.
cllned being put 10 nomination.
Mr.. Ashman, Of Mass, withdrew the
name Of Thomas Ewing, Of OHIO.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-06-21
JUNE 9-l04, a. IN.

The Convention met this morning at
nine O'Clock, and after prayer had been
offered up. resumed the vote for nomin'
alton for President. There were two bal.
lolines yesterday, and The following is the
result OF the