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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
TIE GREAT BASIN.

This remarkable geological formation, "
ing east of the Sierra Nevedain California,
is thus described in the Buffalo Commercial:
East of the Sierra Neveda, and between
I it and the Rocky Mountains, is that anom-
alous feature of our continent the Great
4 Basin, the existence of which was advanced
as theory after the second expedition, and
+ Is now established as 4 geographical fact.
IL is singular feature, q basin of some five
hundredmilcs damater every way, between
four and five hundred feet above the level
of the sea, and shut in all around by noun
tains, with its own systems of lakes and
rivers and having no connection whatever
with the sea. Partly arid and scarcely in
hablted, the geneal character of the Great
Basin Is that of desert, hat with great ex-
iccptions, there being many parts of it very
+ III for residence of a civilized people ; and
of these parts, the Mormons have lately es-
Itahlshed themselves in one of the largest
and best, Mountain is the predominatng
structure of the interior of the Basin, with
plains hctween-the mountains wooded and
watercd, the plains arid and sterile. The
Interior mountains conform To the law which
governs the course of the Rocky Mountains
and Of the Sierra Nevada, ranging nearly
north aud south, and present a very uniform
character of abruptnesS, rising suddenly
from narrow basin of from ten 10 twenty
Mules, and attaining an elevation of two TO
five thousand feet above the level of the
country. They are grassy and wooded,
showing snow on their summit peaks du-
ring the greater part Of the year and aii6r-
ding small streams of water from FIVE to
fifty feet wide which lose themselves, some
IN lakes dry plains aud some in the belt of
alluviol soil ut the base for these noun
talns have very uniformly this belt OF al
luvlOn, the wash and abrasion Of their sides
rich in excellent grass, fertile and light and
loose enough 10 absorb small streams. Be-
tween these mountains are the arid plains
which receive and deserve the name Of les-
ert.
Such IS the general structure of the inte-
rior of the Great Basin, more ASiatic than
American in It's character, and much resem-
bling the elevated region between the Cas-
plan sea and northern Persia Tho rim of
tins Basin ranges on mountains Of which
the Sierra Nevada on the west. and on the
WshSatch and Hmpanogos chains on the
east are most conspicuous. On the north il
* separated from the waters Of the Colam-
hia by branch OF the Rocky Mountains,
and tgotn the gull OF California on the South
ny bed ct mountainous ranges. Of which
the existence has only recently been deter
mined. Suow ahounds ca them all on
some u their lotlier parts, the whole wear
w.gh wooi aud grass With copioas streams
Of water, sometimes amounting 10 con>id-
cradle rivers flowing inwapis, and forming
lakes or sinking in the sands Belts or benz
ehcs Of good allayion pre- usually found IN
ihciS lssc.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

In this case pill composed of five grains
of the fear of cholera, four grains oil the
want of ready funds, and TWO grains of
reason, win frequently produce decided
Improvement in the condition of the patient;
and if follow. ed by strong decoction of I'M
BIASED judgment once a week for a few
months, the patient seldom fails of recovery
with but little expense for physician.
B Tut when the disease is more gradual in
its approach, passing from an intermittent
to continued fever, it requires very care
full but prompt treatment, or it soon becomes
unmanageable.
Treatment during the hot suggestive
powder composed of one grain Of the
probability of success, ninety mine graius Of
the improbabiIty, and FIVE grains of common
sense, once in twssSSty-fovr hours. If YOU
succeed in reducing the fever, follow it up
pro re nata, with dose Of the hardships
fatigue and danger attending journey tc
| California. Make an emolient embroca.
ton of the comforts, ease and enjoyments OF
the patient at home, and let it be carefully
applied to his mind by his wife or SOME
other female attendant, and in nine case:
out of ten the patient becomes conyalescen
in few weeks.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
Communicate.
For the Wisconsin Herald.
CALIFORNIA MEETING.

Pursuant 10 notice, number OF those
DESTROYS of making arrangements for land
trip to California, assembled at C. X. Lords
office, in Poiosi, on Saturday ,he 9th day of
January, and formally organized by electlns
Oran F. Spencer, Esq, of Beetewn, Chair
man, and c. X. Lord Secretary.
When DIR. Lord briefly stated the object
of the meeting, and suggested views relative
to a plan of organization, equipment and
departure, &c., who was followed by Mr..
Spencer upon the same subject.
When ON motion, it was
ResolUed, That to insure mutual personal
safety, comfort, and speed, this meeting
deems necessary for those from Grant coun-
ty and vicinity, who intend to emigrate to
California, the ensuing season, to join them
selves into company, and organize at the
earliest practicable day.
Besoluea, That a committee of three,
consisting of c. K. Lord. of Potoci, Geo.
W. Byfely, of Beetown, and VIM. b. Vim
yard, OF flatteVIile, be appointed COM
mittee to gather facts, and draft a plan of
organization, equipment, and departure, in
two weeks from this dav.
ResoIeed, That all who are determined
to emigrate to California the ensuing season,
are requested to meet at Potosi on Saturday
January 90, 1913, at ! O'Clock, P. NJ.
RESOLVED, That the several newspaper
publishers in Grant county, he requested to
publish the proceedings Of this meeting for
two successive weeks.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn to
meet at G. X. Lords office, in Potosi, Jan
uary goth, ls49, at 10 O'Clock, P. NJ.
o. F. SPENCER, Chm.
G. X. LoRD, Secretary.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
From the Quincy Wing.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. s

ST. LOUIS, Dec so, P. M.
IL the Senate OF the 18th, Mr.. Dickinson
presented memorial from Geo. Skies of
New York City, asking the construction Of
a rail road by Government from the Missou-
iri River to the Pacific 0cean-referred to
committee on roads and canals.
MIR. douglass presented memorial of
Henry O'ReiiIy asking the authority and
assistance Of Congress- TO establish Tele-
graphic communication between the Mis-
sissppi Valley, California and Oregon-re-
ferred TO a committee.
Mr.. Borland presented a memorial from
Leonidas Wetmore, asking compensation
for two horses lost in the service of the u :.
S.-referred.
MIR. Turney presented a memorial of
NJ. Scantand, asking an increase of pension
or donation, which was referred to COM
mttee on pensions. Mr.. L. in presenting
memorial look occasion TO state in glowing
terms the meritorious character of memori-
alist and the extreme hardship of his case.
The gallant Major by his undaunted brave
~ aud efficient conduct in the fell of battle
had fought bis way from the ranks to a
commission Of Brevet Major. lie had but
one eye and seriously injured the other in
the service of his country, and Mr.. i,
could not doubt but that favorable consid-
Grafton would be given to bis case.
MIR. Breese gave notice that he would in
troduce a joint resolution to amend the act
of f647 to provide for the payment of hor-
ses and other property lost while in the ser
vice of the L. States.
Mr.. Douglass, in pursuance of notice,
asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill
granting to the State of Illinois the right Of
way and donation of public lands for the
purpose of constructing railroad to con-
meet the upper and lower Mississippi with
the chain OF Lakes at Chicago.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

mlttee on Territories, reported bill organ
iZing a Territorial Government in New
Mexico, excluding slavery from the same.
which was read and referred. A conntar
report was made from the same COMMITTEES
The resolution of Mr.. Bolts, REQUESTING
information of the President in reference 10
contributions levied in Mexican ports. din.
ring the war, was taken up and discussed
after which, the resolution was referred 10
special committee and ordered TO be prin-
ted.
A resolution allowing compensation to
several Messengers bearing the Electoral
Vote to the seat of Government, was taken
up and adopted The House was engaged
for the remainder of the day on unimpor-
tant business.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4.
Private dispatches from Columbus say.
that the Norwalk and Sandusky banks have
suspended.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 5.
There have been three new cases of chol.
era, to-day, bnt no more deaths.
CONGRESS.
jan Sin the Senate, Mr.. Dix present.
ed the petition OF sundry citizens of n. York
praying for the removal of Instructions in
/ New ork harbor.
Mr.. Hannegan presented petition nu-
merously signed, praying legislation in fa-
vor OF the colonization of free negroes
! The Senate proceeded to the consideration
of the resolution submitted by MIR. Miller.
calling on the President for the correspon-
dence in relation to the purchase of Cuba.
Mr.. Miller advocated the resolution, and
hoped that it would be adopted. If any
steps had been adopted by the Executive 10
bring about the annexation, he wanted the
people to know it. He was opposed to the
measure.
MIR. Foote opposed the resolution. and
commended that The Senator from New York
would find himself in an unpleasant predic-
aunent if he adhered to his opposition. He
commended that Gen. Taylor had already
committed himself in favor of annexation
of Cuba and would give that measure his
approval.
On motion of Mr.. Dickinson, the resolc-
ton of Mr.. Miller was laid on the table.
After transacting some unimpoFtant bust
ness, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Bagby from the COM
mittee on elections, submitted a minority
report adversely TO the claims of Mr.. Sbley
TO a seat as delegate from the Territory of
Minnesota. I he House then went into
Committee of the Whole, and took up a
Bill providing for the establishment of a
board to settle claims against the Govern
ment, which was debated until the House
adjourned.
New YoRK, Jan. 6.
Flour + SO TO 5,75, steady but not active !;
Corn, mixed, 81 Pork, new prime for ship
ment, 1850; Mess 1890 to 1925 markets
generally dull.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6.
There has been nothing done for several
days past. The river above is block ed
up with ice, consequently no arrivals Of
produce
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
DIVISION INTO TOWNSHIPS.

The Board of County Commissioners
have divided the county into sixteen towns
-four for each Assembly misunderstanding
the lines of Assembly districts wherever
they cross the Congressional township lines ;
and in no case no,ching in upon the Con-
gressional township lines but leaving ev-
cry six miles square so that it may ultimate
IN form an Independent toten. This is be-
yond doubt the best possible plan Of divis-
ion for the greatest good of the greatest
number and will eventually best accomo-
date the people and give efficacy 10 this truly
democratic system of government, which
contemplates the annual assembly Of all the
electors Of each town in town meeting, to
determine by popular vote the most impor-
tant questions relating to their own govern
nIent, the interest af their schools, the con-
struction of roads and bridges, and the sup
port Of paupcrs. The Board deserve the
best thanks of the county for the wise and
impartial performance If this delicate duty,
They have accomplished the division upon
a piazza principle that the right plan.
And although the division may not square
with the wishes of all, it is certain to meet
the sanction of those who view the whole
question and the ultimate welfare and con-
venienee Of all the inhabitants of the county.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
WAsulSeTov, Dee. IS, 1913.

lowing;
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, 1913.
The Senate has already witnessed a
scene" The petition from the people OF
New Mexico, referred to in my last letter.
was presented by Mr.. Benton. As soon as
the reading had finished, Mr., Calhoun
rose and denounced It as an insolent pro-
ccedlng ON the part of those who had so
recently heen conquered by our arms, in
pretending 20 prescribe tho settlement of
a question IN which the rights OF une-half'
the States were involved. Alter MIR. Rusk
lnterposcd remark TO the effect that Tex
as intended 10 Insist apon hen right to the
territory east of the Rio Grande, MIR. Ben
ton took the floor, net calm as summer 5
morning" tie wanted 10 know what the
senator meant by the term " insoleut. ~
The paper was couehed in respectful Ian
guagc, and had been submitted with the
usual propriety. Ia all respects, the charge
was graiutoUs and Hntoundel. and be would
not allow q 20 be applied 70 the petition or
those who were entrusted with il.
Mr., Calhoun diSclajmed any intention to
lmputc " insolence" 10 the Senators Whu bad
the potion n charge; hut.its prayer proposed
10 exclude the South from a participation
in the equality which the Constitution guar
antled, and to submit TO that would
no 10 submit 70 an indigniiy.
Tho Senator from Missouri was not pa
cihed by the explanation, and rolorted in
one OF his stage whispers.
Mr.. NeS,cou's chtvalry waxed yalorous
while the passage Of arms progressed, and
when hos,illlies ceased, he unshcathed his
trenchant hladc--as Corwin said OF the
weapon of the Tedoublable Gen. Crary " iust
eighteen inches in length" He character
lEed theipe.'toa as gross imposition, there
beng no evidence to show that the people
had been represented ia the Convention, or
that The proceedings indicated their wishes or
opinions
Mr. Benton was uumcrcifnl in Fcplv.-
lhts document, said be, comes here aS
petition representing a convention Of the
people OF New MeNieo-it stands IL that
form, ami Il there Is auy imposition. IL IS in
the attempt % deceive the senate as 10 is
true character, aud % inpoach ITS credihili-
~ without Justification.
The Senator from Florida bore this al
monliioa with becoming philosophy. aud
sought rc.~-e fran Missourian ire, Ia an
appeal, hicn received no response. No
voice - sN''..atos was heard, !0r TO emo
ion .tas ttli. tie paid the penalty Of his
aud died wilSaut 4 sign.
Al lhis point Mr.. Clayton iuIer:'oSed. 10
Iiop an Improbable discussion and TO bring
be Chamber back 20 It's propriv,y, lie sta 4
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

France.
New YoRx, Jan. 2-9 p. NJ.
The steamship Europa, Captain Scott,
from Liverpool, the 18th, arrived at New
York, Sunday z. NJ.
FRANcE.-Postcript of despatch dated
Paris, Thursday, 10 p. NJ, says:-'' Up TO
this time. tranquility continues. The latest
election returns show majority for Prince
Louis over all competitors, of 81 GOO. Prince
Louis proposed to raise Cavaignac to the
rank of Marshal of France. partial am
nesty is still spoken of as likely to be pre-
scented TO the Chambers, either by Cavaig-
nae or the ministry of Prince Lous. 1t is
understood that it will not include the pris-
oners of Nincennes. The intention OF pro-
noting the election of NJ. Dufanse to the
Presidency of the chambers is well received
and will probably be carried into effect
| Marshal Gubrand made his first appearance
in the chamber to-day, and was received by
NJ. Theirs and Mole. The proclamation of
the President viii probably be made about
the Goth inst MimelO de Girardn asked
the war department for his father, Gen. Gil
rardin, and has been refused He will
probably be once more in opposition to the
government.
He asked for the Office Of Minister of. FL
nance for himself; and as it is impossible to
get this request, there is already GOODNESS,
which will in day or two, probably lead to
a rupture.
A well informed French paper says: so
far as we can judge from the incomplete
returns that we have received from the de-
partment, the suffrages were divided in the
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
Important from Italy.

Count RossI, the prime minister Of the
Pope, was assassnated lately in the House
OF Assembly. The Pope was obliged to flea
for his life. CAvAIGNAc, President Of the
French Republic, has sent 5000 troops into
Rome, to afford his holiness safe egress
into France. Anarchy reigns in Rome.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

The CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTs who sail
from our Atlantic ports, mostly carry out
with them valuable cargoes of goods to be-
gin trade with on their arrival. The dry
goods form the largest part, and it is said
that broadcloth enough will be carried out
to clohe all the inhabitants of California for
five years to come.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

The Park Theatre is burnt the glory
of :" old Drury" has departed. Last night
a little after six O'Clock, while the establish
mcnt was being lighted up for the perfor-
mances of the evening" smoke was seen
issuing from windows in the rear, and in
few minutes the whole building was euvel-
oped in flames, AMI beyond the power of
Croton to stop them, though it is said that
in half an hour not less than forty streams
OF water were in fall play upon the premi-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
COLLECTION LAWS.


Men go to law to get justice. Frequently
they might as well 60 to Guinea to get ice.
The cost of a thing, moreover, ought to be
taken into the account, as well as the acqni-
sition of it. One could hardly afford to buy
good razor to open an oyster she'll with !;
nor can a sutton afford to expend ten dollars
injustice is worth only half as much as two
dollars paid away to get justice. Litiga-
ton makes men unconscientious and 1nscru-
pulous. If A owes b ten dollars, A will not
be likely to deny the debt, unless A and u
get into law suit, in which case, says,
elf owe you anything prove H. The law
must decide between US. Conscience has
gone to bed and left the law in custody Of
my affairs Law suits make men dishon-
est. Where is the suitor who will not use
every artidce to conceal the weakness Of bis
own causes He reasons thus: "if use
candor, if expose IN evidence the weak
ness Of my cause, my adversary will do no
such thing on his part, and shall be ruined
by my disingenuousness.n Litigation is "a
game of concealments and .misrepressnta-
tons. Beat them if you can, says the eli
ent Beat them will, says the attorney.
They will torture the truth into lie, says
the client. That is game for two to work
at, says the lawyer. They will try to inn
peach our principal witnesses, says the eli
ent. Then, says the lawyer, you mnst be
ready TO servo their witnesses the same.
They have trumped up fcticious account
book for evidence, says the client then,
says the lawyer, they cannot gainsay your
engaging in the same kind of manufacture
by way Of offset They viii vancouver to
pack a jury on us. We will take good care
TO pack also. Their lawyer will distort
facts aud misrepresent the law. My dear
sir, says the lawyer, what do you fee mo for,
but to use all legal advantages for you and
TO head of your adversary and his lawyer
in their yillainous attempts to cireumvent
your
When a sutton gets beat, he never thinks
of charging his defeat to the badness of his
cause, and he Is sure to be dissatisfied.
Well, now, let us take into consideration
the cost Of little law suit; aud by way of
illustration, we viii take the first case we
come to on the docket Of the nearest justice,
aud examine the details Of expense. a
sues out a writ of attachment against b
for Ell 90, balance due ON the purchase OF
claim aud the rails and Improvements on
IT, ID then gets his dander up, and deter
mines to defend. Each party fees an attor-
pey at 50. After one continuance, the is
sue goes to trial before jury of six. The
plaintiff RECEIVERS u verdict, judgment is
rendered and an execution issued. With
out considering what further COS, may be
made, let Us see what Is already made;
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

pI- NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE's first wife,
JOSEPHINE, was the mother Of two children,
EUGENE and HoRTENsE, by her first hus-
band. The daughter HoRTENsE, after
wards married LOUIS BoNAPARTE, one of
the brothers Of NAPOLEON. LOUIS Bona
PARTE, now elected President of France, is
a son Of LOUIS and HoRTENsE.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
sl6 81


Here Is about thirty dollars expended al
ready, to recover i7,00l There is chance
for appeal also by which the cost will he
at leas, doubled. And what has the plain
ntf go'' Why, a judgment Bu, we have
not room this week - oommen, further up
on collection la,rs.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

The Mormons ia California have laid
claim to a large portion OF the gold terrific
~. and demand thirty per cent. of the ore
taken therefronl. An express has been sent
IN the Salt Lske settlement, where about
zen thousand Mormous are located. here
i a rumor that equally rich mines have
heeH discovered in that region. 4 be ihHi!
per ceui. demand of the Mofnions = exPec-
Ted to lead 20 trouble.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

SAN Is. SzEAN-The New York Ex-
press records one of the quickest passages
ever made across the Atlantic 10y a sail yes
sci. l was made hy the clipper ship Men
non. Capt. Gordon, from New York 70 G, L'V-
erpool, ir less than fifteen days. w hen
about hoo miles from Liverpool, she kePs
company with the Europa, one OF the las
twelve knots AN hour. and she arrived in
port only ~ hours after abe steamer.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

UStTrp SrArEs CoURr.-A stated term
Of the nitei States Court commenced in
Milwaukee last Monday AZ l l O'Clock A. N.
q, the Court House in that cigv.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13
ALL PERSONS

INDEBTED 10 the late firm CT BARBEh
Il DEWEY, are requested 70 cal ard seii,e; I.
they nav expect costs fo5 am anK1ous an o.
terlainsi 10 close an the business 81 sald tlTas
10 a 20 ass J. ALLEN BARBER
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

DJ- We have now fully two feet of snow
and there is quite as much all the way to
lake Michigan.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-13

ES- The California Platna and Cinnabar
sent TO Philadelphia by the Government to
he assayed, have been proved TO be genuine
minerals