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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-05

From the Houston (Texas) Telegraph, April 20
We learn that Colonel Harvey will soon take com
aud of the troops s the military posts the northern
and western frontisrs Of Texas He s brave sud EN-
ciert officer and accomplished gentleman and We
ab net his appointment to this station win be oor-
daly approved by citizens. We regret, however,
TO learn ts the Is probability thai Of the
be mustered out Of servivs and that dragons
9ft Uatsd Stats, army will be placed At the posts they
otsupy These Rangers have been so long smploTed
frontier, and accustomed to Indar warfsre
that they doubtless efficient troops ouy thes
IN the regular service Of the United states and &c
Is Questionable whether IL would not BE advantageous
os the ersi government to retain portion of them
ths Mexican frontiers for two years after the
with Mexico has closed II quite certain that the
tide OF emigration that il rapidly rolling towards the
rapahoes Kicways aud other savage tribes that have
long held possession Of the great praries I'D
,nn the frontiers OF Missouri Arkansas and southern
Texas, TO seek nomss farther west within tne SRI
betyeep these Indians the Mexcanf settlers
II Is impor ant therefore, that efficient force should
always be hand to overswe the savsges ana 20 pro-
tect not only our own Settlers put heo'ssAry, TAG
Mxcans who may be exposed TO their ravages owing to
the encroschnens of citizens II certainly viii be
the DUTY Of the geusra TO prevent the In
dans within the territories of Texas, Missouri, and
Arkabsas making upon the dfsnceIess settle
Snanis OF Mexico larger force therefore, will be
uirsd on frontiers after peace Is established with
sexfco than 10 required 1T the present time IL well
known that the western bands OF Commanders, the
Apachcs Mescalores and their allies engaged
quite certain that this will be kept up after
is established unless the military posts shall be extended
along the whole line Of the Rio Grande from Santa Fe
its mouth, to the point where line Of pests from
The Rangers OF Texas only well skilled in Indian
warfare but also well acquainted With the nature OF
tbe c,unry to BIO defended also accmated, and
sr,, therefoic, peculiarly 81 cd for this service
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-05

The brig Montesums, which cleared from Boston for
Masansss on Monday, s said to have on board about
$1,000 worth Of furniture, oonsstiog principally Of ospe
eeot end common ebairD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-05

EMIGRATION ExrRAoRDINARY.-The Cdddo
Ga-sfe oftne ssh inst. rays The Monterey brought
up on Tuesday night about eighty French emigrsnt on
their way TO Fannn county Texas We understand that
they are mostly males, having sfe their families 10
France until they make preparations Tor their reoepuon
Ihev viii Sc followed in the course Of time by twelve
thousand Who will colcnizs themselves IN Fannin.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
MORTGAGE SALE.

Robert Welsh, mortgagee; Emmanuel Meteger
and Margaret Meteger, norsagors.
Mortgage executed September 3D., ls47--record-
ed in book y of mortgages IN Grant county,
w. r., Registers office, page 531, at o'clock
p. NJ Amount claimed TO be due ON the date
of this notice, ffiy-live and nlnety-seven hun
dredihs dollars-S55 81.
nEFAULT having been made in the payment
Dof the above mortgage, the above named
Robert Welsh, the MORTGAGE, by virtue Ola pow
or Of sale in said mortgage contained, will sell the
following described tract Of land, in said mort
gage mentioned, to the highest and best bidder
far ready cash, at the outward door of the Court
House, in Lancaster, in said Grant county, on the
first Saturday in February next, between the
hours Of ten O'Clock A. NJ and four o'clock i.
NJ, Of said day, to satisfy the sum due and Sc
cured hy said mortgage, together with the costs
of foreclosure and the interest said tract of land
being thes outheast quarter ftiie northwest quar-
ter Of section 3, town 5, north of range four west
of the 4th principal meridian in Grant county,
aforesaid.
ROBERT WELSH, Mortgage.
j. Allen Barber attorney.
Lancaster, November 2, is47 35-ts.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
January 18th, 1913.

HNHE subscriber will offer for sale, at public
IL vendue, on the 29th day of January, 1913,
the following property, Of the estate of John n.
Charles, deceased, at the premises of the de-
ceased, near Potosi. The sale 10 commence at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, and con-
tinue until The property is all sold to wit: Fur
mace apparatus and tools, Household furniture,
harness, saddles, brides, farming utensils, one
donble sleigh, single sleigh, buggy, two horse
wagon, of the best description, horses, including
a span of team horses that are unsurpassed, COW,
several swine, 80 barrels prime flour, a quantity
OF hay, corn and oats, also cord wood, mineral,
pigs Of lead. Stag, scrapings, and great variety
of things not here enumerated. All sales TO be
cash down.
ALVA G. CHARLES, Administrator
Of John n. Charles, deceased
January 18th, ls4s. 46-2t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
DR. G O O d S /,

Black, brown and other colored hroadclo,hs: FAM
cy, black and heavy buckskin cassimeres; supe-
rior single and double med saiinets Of every
desirable quality and style: Sleeps greys and full
ed cloths, an assortment; Kentucky jeans Eng
lsih and Irish moleskins aud fustians Tweeds
cloth, single and double breadths; heavy twiled
red and and white flannels; red, white, orange
and green do:a fine LOT Of star, AIachinaw and
other bed-blankets of superior wool aud finish;
horse bks, every style and color blanket coatiugs
of various colors; yard-wide sheetngs and shirt
ings of different qualities: three-iourhs do, shirt
mgs, brown and bleached: brown cotton fannels
assorted qualities; bleached do: colorcd do: A. No
| |, ticking, striped and checked; baggings ant
burlaps: rich plaid and striped worsted stufls fol
Innings: plaid and changeable linseys, mos
splendid assortment: Buena Vista, Monterey and
California plaids, a new and cheap article foI
Misses wear. In our stock may be found among
genieel and well selected lot, the following ar
ticIes in the line Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
MORTGAGE SALE.

Henry Smith, Mortgage; Orria Rice, Mort
gdgor.
Norigaye executed and acknowledged May 25th,
A. ID. 1916, and recorded on the same day, at
o O'Clock A. NJ. in Book b of Mortgages, on
pages 4s9. 49O and l9i, in Grant Co. Wisconsin
Territory Registers Office. Amount claimed
to be due on the date Of this notice, three hun
dred ten dollars and fifty cents, (s3l0,5o)
nEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of the mortgage mentioned ard referred to
above, the above named Henry Smith, the mort
gage, by virtue Of power Of sale in said mortgage
contained, will sell the following described tract
and parcel Of land in said mortgage mentioned, to
the highest and best bidder for ready cash, at the
outward door Of the Court House in Lancaster, IN
said Grant county, on the I'd Saturday Of March
next. between the hours of 3 O'Clock A. NJ. aud
O'Clock p. NJ, of said day, TO satisfy the sum due
and remaining unpaid, and secured to be paid by
said mortgage, together with the costs Of foreclo-
sure aud the interest that may accrue ;sald tract
of land referred TO, being the undivided eBc-balf
Of the northwest quarter Of section (i7) seven
teen, 10 township % one, north Of range number
% one, west Of the fourth principal meridian, and
in said county of Grant, together with the improve
ments thereon.
HENRY SMITH, Mortgage.
J. ALLEN BARBER, Attorney.
Lancaster, Nov. 25th, ls47. Bits.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
MOTTO e .

TIME Board of County Commissioners OF Grant
Il county, have appointed as I" Overseers OF the
Poor. in said county, for the ensuing year, HEN
RY WEBSTER, Beetown; HENRY PATcH,
Patch Grove; THOMAS EASTMAN, Plattevllle
EZRA Don MAN, Hazel Green; WARREN HAN
MUM, Sem, Fairplay and Menominee; JAMES 7.
Cox, Lancaster and Boice Prairie; HENRY l..
MASSEY. Poiosi.
Whenever it is necessary for any individual to
become county charge, application must be made
to one of the g Overseers, above named, as nc
account for services TO Paupers will be allowed by
the Board Of Commissioners, unless contracted fol
bvone of said g Overseers.' And whenever any
person shall make application to either of said
g Overseers of the Poor TO become county
charge, such ssOverseer should Immediately
forward such persons to the Poor House, near
Lancaster, or give notice to the Superintendent
of the Poor House, by mail or otherwise, directed
to Lancaster r. o., of such Paupers, who will
Immediately take measures TO have them NOV ed
to the Poor House.
BY Order of the Board,
Attest L. p. WOOD, Clerk.
January nth, lS4S. 46-6t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
ESTATE OF CALEB DUSTIN, deed.
Sale of Real Estate.


NOTICE is hereby given to the heirs at law
L \ and all others interested in the estate of
Caleb Dustin, late of Grant county, deceased, that
the undersigned, surviving administrator of said
deeedent, ON finding that the personal estate Of
said Dustin was not sufficient TO pay his just debts,
has this day obtained from the Judge Of Probate,
of said county, a license aud authority to sell so
much of the north half of section twenty eight,
town four morrill, of range three west, in said coun-
ty (the only real estate of said decedent,) will
amount to three hundred and ten dollars, the in
debtedness of said estate including the estimated
expenses of said sale. Therefore, John Taylor,
surviving administrator Of said estate, by virtue of
said license 10 me directed, from and under the
seal of the said Probate Court, will, on the first
day of February next, at the hour of II O'Clock
Of said day, at the late residence of said Caleb
Dustin, being on the premises 10 be sold, offer for
sale at public auction, to the highest and best
bidder so much Of said tract of aud as will be
sufficient TO make the above amount, TO pay and
satisfy the Indebtedness of said estate and expen-
ses attending the sale of said land
The undersigned would hereby further notify
these who may wish to purchase, that he intends
to offer said tract of land in such parcels as may
best suit purchasers, and will give reasonable
credits upon good security.
JOHN TAYLOR, Admir-.
January 5, 1S4S. 44-1i.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

e CHESTS Of tea Cor sale BY
% JOHN NJ. OTIS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

10 BAGS Rio coffee Tor sale hy
IL JOHN NJ OTIS.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
DONATION PARTY.

The friends of the Rev. N. L. CHAPLIN, are
respectfully invited to attend Donation Party,
for his benefit, at SILAs BuRr's, near Beetown,
on the afternoon and evening of Friday, January
2sth, ls4S.
January 18th, 1913.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
ESTATE OF JOHN N. CHARLES, De-


ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to the heirs at law,
/ Y and all those interested in the estate OF John
n Charles, late of Potosi, in the county of Grant,
Wisconsin Territory, deceased, intestate, that the
undersigned has been duly appointed by the Pro-
bate Court of the county aforesaid, administrator
of the estate Of the said deceased, and has This
day given bond and qualified according to law
Therefore all persons having demands against the
said deceased, will present them TO the undersign-
ed for adjustment without delay; and all persons
indebted TO the said deceased, will please to come
forward and make settlement immediately, as the
undersigned is determined to settle the affairs of
said estate as soon as he can do so agreeably to
the laws of the said Territory in such cases made
and provided. The undersigned would further
notify those who may have business TO transact
with me, as the administrator of said estate, that
will keep the books and property, of the said
deceased, at the store of Lawiher & DYER in the
town of Potosi, where all persons calling on bush
ness OF said estate, will he attended to BY the
undersigned, or some other person legally au-
thorzed.
ALVA G. CHARLES, Admin.
Grant county, W. r., Jan. 18th, l8Is. 46-3t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
Steamboat Disaster.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. so, 4, P. NJ

LOUISVILLE, Dec. so, a, L. NJ.
The Belle of Illinois, bound for New Or
leans, struck a snag on the 9Th inst, in the
Mississippi river, and sunk immediately
Boat and 90 bales of cotton a total loss.
The steamer Westwood, belonging to
the Gulf Railway Company, burst her three
boilers below New Orleans, killing twelve
of the crew aud seriously injuring Captain
Swiler. No passengers on board.
There is five feet water on the falls
Weather warm.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

beioit bhdiics W. Iuhel. Is9.s tht VI INC "h--
tees of the Peace in and for the county Of
Grant, and Territory of Wisconsin.
Henry Dean, PIE In .assumpsa
Joseph p Hawks. def. BY difaehmeai.
FEvIiE defendant in the above entitled cause, is
n hereby notified, that writ of Attachment
was issued on the 23d day of December, is47, in
the said cause, by the Justice of the Peace above
named, and returnable the LIST day of January,
ls4S, and that properly belonging to you, the said
defendant, 10 wit one click, a loi Of onion seed,
one Britannia teapot two flat irons, one pick, one
shovel, one hoe, one shaving knife, one irow, and
one mouseirap, was attached to satisfy the sum Of
thirteen dollars, and interest. due to the said
plaintiff together with costs of this suit, that said
writ of Attachment was duly returned before
said Justice at his office, in Fennimore precinct,
in said county, and continuance ordered for pub
LEGATION of notice TO the list day Of February ls4S
Now, therefore, unless YOU appear at said last
mentioned time and place, and defend against
said suit. judgment viii be rendered against YOU
and your property sold TO satisfy said debt
HENRY DEAN, Plaintiff.
Dated January LIST, 1913. 43-6f.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
,r.su,neroN. Dec. so, ls47.

NOMINATIONS CoSFInNEp.- !. 1 me- '1 Hau
has confirmed the noglnal'on 9, thu .9 Ho mo.
1ohn W. n .;aner 70 China, to take the place
as ooh'his, ,ha death of the Hon. Alexander
vacated r ~ "a also ihat Of Col. Rowan, to
n. Eve, e ,aats the place of Col. Polk; also
acBr Niles to Sardinia
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
A CHANCE FOR A GREAT
BARGAIN!

VNliE owner of the following described lands,
l. lying in Grant county, w. T., containing
l,SSS 80 one huudredths acres. one half of which
are among the choicest lands on Boice Prairie,
being DESTROYS Of making sale Of them, has au-
thorized us to sell.them for $1,000. $1,000 cash,
and the balance in four equal annual payments Of
s. 900 each, with interest.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
GRAND WOLF HUNT!

A general invitation is hereby extended to al
IN hunters, to assemble at Lancaster, w. r.,
in the forenoon of Friday, the 4th day Of Febru-
AIRY next, on horseback, armed for circular vol
hunt on Boice Prairie, which may continue for a
day or two. Edmund HARRISON, Cutler Salmon.
aud all the farmers along Boice Prairie, will afford
free entertainment for the company and then
horses, during the hunt.
Lancaster, January 18th, 1s4s. 45-3t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
Conrress-Important Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4-l2 M.

In the Senate, he bill for clothing voiun-
teers was passed. The bill providing LOT
raising ten new regiments for the MeA ,lli
war, was postponed till "Wednesday 10 near
Mr. Calhoun on his resolutions.
In the House, Mr.. Houston's a,nen N;.',
resolution, declaring the war win - ms palL
unnecessary, and begun by presideii' o'A'
was adopted.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
GET YOUR MONEY READY.

A LII persons, who are in any manner indebted
IN TO the late firm Of 5. +. LEWIS & CO, are
notified TO call at our office and make immediate
settlement. The books and notes Of said firm
have been placed in our hands, for the purpose of
having every demand collected, whether il be on
account or by note
We will say to those who might not otherwise
deem themselves included in this notice. that there
is no exception Of persons; and that our instruc-
tons are posifire and unconditional, TO make
collection Of every thing that we find unpaid, no
matter against whose name it stands.
Remember-oNE MONTH from date, all DAYS
Of Grace will have expired; and on such demands
as are not paid in that time, we shall make use Of
the only means that are left for those who do not
pay VOLUNTARILY.
COLE & BIDDLECOME.
Potosi, January II, Is4s. 45-4t
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
BEETOWN CAyALRYt

NEARLY opposite the new Church in Bee
~ town, on Main street. we have opened
new Livery Stable, aud furnished il with first
rate Horses, Wagons. Buggies, sleighs. Harness
and Saddles, which we are ready to let ON the
shortest notice, at living prices. Those VINO do
not prefer g taking swaggart's line will do well
TO hire conveyance Of
SPENCER & AMsBURY.
Beetown, January 9Th, ls4s. 45-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
GUARDIANSHIP.

HAYING been appointed Guardian Of the
II Infant heirs Of Thomas =. Burnett, late Of
Grant county, Wisconsin Terdtory, deceased, all
persons concerned 10 or with the affairs 0f said
heirs, viii take .soiiee thereof, and govern them
selves accordingly.
ALFRED BRUNSON.
Prsirie du Chen, Dec. 18th, ls17. aft
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
A FARM FOR NOTHING.

NOR SALE, dog-cheap. soldiers warrant for
IL 100 acres Of land. 1t will enter any quarter
section which another person has not made
improvements and claim under the prospective
presumption law. Inquire at the Herald office in
Lancaster
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
RICHMOND, Va. Dec. so, ls47.

MILITARY MovEMENTs.-Col. Garland
nd 7 ;entenants Wooster and johnson, OF
,he regular army are still here, enjoying the
fast;yifies and courtesies of the public, at
tending the theatres, and receiving atten-
tions from the CRY authorities.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
BARNETT,s HOTEL.

h...,,A THE subscriber having purchased he
l,slM well known tavern stand IN Lancaster.
Graut county, Wisconsin, lately owned by DAM
lei Baniil, has opened il for the accommodation of
travellers and the public. The house and out
erected for the purposes Of a tavern. The sub
scriber will keep his BAR and TABLE supplied
with the best that can be furnished; his charges
will be reasonable and he will use every. eyer.ion
to deserve public patronage.
81 ANDREW BARNETT.
October %, 1917. f'el 33-tf.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
TAKEN UP

pI the subscriber, living in town 4. Section <
10 a two wear old red Bull. no other mar
PereeIvabie. The owner IS requested TO prove
property. pay charges and take him away.
JOHN BENNER.
Lancaster, W. T., Dec. "a, Is47. 44-i.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
PITrsBuRGH, Jan. IL P. NJ.

Pennsylvania Legislature organized
Packer, (Dem.,) elected Speaker of the
Senate.
Gen. Taylor arrived at Natchez Thurs
day week. His reception was most enthu-
siastic. He made modest speech.
Four counterfeit treasury notes had been
taken at Mobile.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

IMPORTANT RuMoR.-It is briefly an
nounced in our last telegraphic reports, that
= rlmor exists in Washington that Gen.
Scott has been recalled from Mexico.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

REsrGSATIoN.-In the Senate, on the
s0th Dec, Mr. Breese of ILL.,, announced
the resignation of Gen. Cass as Regent of
the Smithsonian Institute.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
SovEREsGNS
OF EN- CLAN
Hare Jeea pledged By
John p. Lewis a Co.. of Pot0si.

ElvOR that large stock Of Staple and Fancy
, Goods, which they are now offering for sale,
a. the store and ware rooms lately occupied by s
4. Lewis & Co. Their assortment will be found
to embrace nearly every description of goods,
ever called for in this market; which il will give
them pleasure 10 show to all who have purchases
to make, that buyersmay Judge for themselves. Of
the quality and prices. We present the following
rather incomplete schedule Of our goods:
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
TAKEN UP

Ef5 BY the subscriber, ten DAYS ago, on
~ his premises, about eleven miles north
Of Lancaster. w. T., a red and white wearing
STEER-no other marks observed. The owner
= requested TO prove property, pay charges, and
take said steer away.
JOHN q. CATLIN.
January IIth, Is4s. 45-st
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22

tG- The omnibus business in New York
employs the attention of eighteen firms with
an aggregate capital of $4,000.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
Total,

WASIIBURNE s WOODMAN,
attorneys at Ldr and Land agents.
Mineral Point, w. t., Dec. Is, lSl7. 4l-tf
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
ATTENTION THE wHOLE!

A LII persons indebted to JAMES VI. OTIS, are
N 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. 8, Is47.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
tsea0n ifla0e Glotl,ino,

purchased this fall as cheap for cash as any
house inthe mining country.
To the ladies' who have favored us with their
custom. we tender our sincere thanks, and as
sure them, il they will call at the variety store
Of the undersigned, they will find this side Of
Gaena an elegant aud complete assortment Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-22
FOR SALE.

sasssss. valuable tract of land, containing
az S.ss l20 acres, one mile and half west of
asEYzNS Lancaster, with good convenient
= dwelling house aud stone cellar and
out-buiidings thereon, and frame barn, 20 by 40
feet forty acres of the land improved forty acres
Of it well timbered; IS fruit trees in good conii-
ton, and good spring of water. Also enc town
lot IN Lancaster, with a two story frame house
thereon. ard good cellar, and blacksmith shop,
filled with brick inside the capboards, and 800
lbs. good Sligo iron, 800 bushels good charcoal;
all of which can be bought cheap for cash. For
further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, the
proprietor thereof, in Lancaster
~ b. want all persons indebted to me, TO call
and settle Immediately as | am about to close
business, / want strict attention paid to this.
CHARLES BLANDF0RD.
Lancaster, w. T., Jan. LIST, lsis. A4-tf