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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

SALE OF LAND AND WATER Power.
Tile Octoraro Forge property IN this
county, was sold on Thursday last by
Col. Groome, agent for the owners, to
Messrs. Parke & Bro, for IS, 800.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE X. Il. DEpoT.-
A new platform and porch are being put
mp at The railroad depot at this place.
They lave long been needed. A new
Station house ought soon 10 FOLLOW.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

MAlNE Law MEETlNG.-Rev. Geo.
F. Adams, G. W. P. of S. T. of Nd,
Rev. +. Y. Reese and Rev. Pencil
Coombe will address the people of Port
Deposit and vicinity, on Monday even.
ing next, at o'clock, on the subject of
the ".Naiae Lnw." Both the friends
and opponent Of the measure are invited
TO attend,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

GREEK EULoGY ON CLAY AND Wrp-
sTEH.-The National IneIligencer con-
tans translation from the Greek of an
eulogy on Henry Clay and Daniel Web,
ster, made by Miss Eliza beth, of Crete,
young lady who, not many years ago,
embraced the Episcopal creed and is
now a missionary among her country
men at Athens. The eulogv was de-
lived in the Greek House Of Represent
tatiyes by Mr.. Chatnonzies, a Deputy
of Lanai, on IA proposition that the
names OF Henry Clay and Daniel Web.
ster be inscribed on the walls in the Pc
riboluS of the Chamber, as a token of
their gratitude for the eloquent appeals
Of the deceased in behalf Of the suffer-
ing Greeks during the revolution
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

STEAMER CAMBRIDGE BuRNT.-The
steamboat Cambridge, Capt Griffith,
which was purchased about two years
ago for $50 600 from the Eastern Shore
Steam Packet Company by the Mary
land and Virginia Steam Packet Com
pany, and has been running to the Rap
pahannock, took fire on Friday evening
near the mouth Of that river, in the
negEborhood Of Carriers Creek, and
was entirely consumed. The passen-
gers and crew were all saved. The fire
originated unaccountablv, in the freight
hold, which contained 175 barrels of
flour. The boat and cargo is total
loss, on which there is no assurance.
She had been fully provided with fire
pumps, buckets, SC, in accordance with
the requirements of law. The Cam
bridge was iavorite boat with the pub
lie and highly valued by her owners.
Butt. Hmericau.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24
TIE COUNTY CONVENTION.

The county convention on Thursday
next, will be held at Tavlor's tavern,
ElkIon. 1t should organize as early as
II o'clock, we think.
The MAIs.-There is gross misman-
agement of the mails on the Railroad
past this place. For instance: our papers
for North East, Elk Neck, Shelemiah
and other Offices, regularly mailed here
on last Saturday did not reach theI
destination until Tuesday, and some Of
them not 50 soon as that. The package
for Cromwell, fully and fairly directed,
came back to Elkton on Monday and
had TO be re-mailed on Tuesday. Up
to the removal of Thomas Burnside, as
mail agent IN the cars, all things went
right as far as our papers were concern
ed, Che always went down Oh Saturdays,)
but such oversights as are now from
time to time occurring are too much 10
be patiently bornr, and all effort must
be made ia correct them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

THE New YoRK ATLANTIC AID Pa
clF1C RAILROAD CoMPANY.-This COM
pany, which was Chartered by The New
York Legislature at its last session, was
organized last Friday, and books Of sub
scriPtion oTened in New York city.
Mr.. Robert }. Walker commenced the
subscription TO the stock with The sun
Of ten millions Of doliars. Dr.. New
combe, of lhanv, AMI others, in behalf
Of themselves and others. subscribed the
sum of two million eight hundred thou
sand dollars, aud the company then ad.
Jonrned TO meet on the lSt Of October.
The capital stock of the company is one
hundred millions OF dollars. The New
York Times says that Mr.. Walkers
subscription is on behalf of certain in
tereSts made up at ashington, and
other parties stood pledged for over five
millions, making together $ia,SO0,000.
Government aid, in the form OF NAM
moth land grant, is to be made the tails
man TO the scheme, to which will BE-
added the usual exercise of credit upon
bonded security, and government mail
contract Of $3,000,0O0 a year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-09-24

FIVE PRISONERS EscArEo.- Five
prisoners escaped from Eikton Jail on
Thursday night. Their names and the
charges against them were as follows:
Joseph Richardson, stealing money;
Simon SpragnP, house breaking; John
Carr, stealing chickens: and William
Dick and John Thomas for assault and
battery. The Sheriff offers a reward
for them: see his advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
Wen Digging.

The last Patent Office report goes in
to the subject Of well digging at consid-
cradle length, in an article by Mr.. AL
fred Brunson, of Prairie du Chen,
OF old correspondent of ours. Mr.
Brunsen sticks like wax to the old no.
ton OF finding water by the use of will
low sticks, bifurcated and peeled, and
held in the hands of certain persons, in
particular manner, as heretofore de-
scribed in these columns. The sticks
need not be always Of willow, but peach
and hazel are sometimes employed. But
whatever wood they may be, Mr.. Brun-
son says, they should be of the slast
years growth, small, slim, and full of
sap" The case is argued first as one
OF fact, and next of philosophy, which is
certainly beginning at the right end. A
large number Of cases are mentioned in
which water has been found by this meth
ed, TO all of which the writer attests.
The philosophy Of the thing, as held
by M. B. is, that certain electrical cur
rents are concerned, which serve to turn
the stick at the point when it comes o.
yer the running water. The particular
hon is laid out in order, but as we are
not able to affirm or deny concerning it,
we will not repeat. Electricity has to
father a great deal of disturbance in the
world, besides that of making old, dry
sober tables, and hat stands, dance and
cut capers like parcel of French BAL
lad singers; and if it can do all these we
do not know why it should refuse to do
something useful, once in a while, by
pointing out to this dusty thirsting world
the place where good water runs, even
though it be far down in the earth.-
Perhaps it is ''those spirits" that twist
the willow sticks in the way spoken of:
and if so, that would account for the fai .
ures; they being a pack of laundering
ounces, hitting right once and wrong five
times, to the end of the chapter. This
by the way. We would not dispute the
willow stick way of finding water, since
we mean to believe it when we are con-
WINGED. If water can be had in that wav.
all people ought TO rejoice.-T Prairie
Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

Morn Could've have just seen a
beautiful specimen of spurious Gold
bearing quarts from California, purchas-
ed by Mr.. Alex, Sebley, and presented
by him to c. G. Trowbridge, Esq, of
this city. Mr.. Sibley paid $187,75
for it in San Francisco, because it was
such beautiful specimen of quarts
On closer examination however, the
splendid specimen turns out to be of
home manufac ture, "got up in Connec-
ticut, and sent to California to gull the
natives. The whole is SO we'll got up
that it would deceive even good Judges
OF the precious metal.-[Detroit Tri-
bune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
Joaquin's Head i'm San Francisco.

Messrs. Black and Nuttall, of Harry
Loves Rangers, arrived in this city
from Stockton yesterday, bringing with
them the head Of this renowned bandit,
whose countless deeds of blood have
earned for him a name unparalleled in the
history of crime. The astonishing ce-
lerity of his movements, and the num-
Der of his confederates, spreading MUIR
der and rapine over vast extent Of
TERRITORY, haye given rise to so many re-
ports of his presence, at the same time,
in different parts of the country, some
times far distant from each other, that
many persons have come to regard him
as creature of the imagination-a
myth-to whom the evil deeds of many
real malefactors have been enormously
attributed. Even since his capture, ru-
mors have come of his being in the
Southern counties of this State, carry
ing on his usual system of wholesale
butchery and robbery. But Messrs.
Black and Nuttell bring with them af1i-
davits and certificates from persons who
knew him well, which leave no doubt of
the identity of the horrid evidence of
his death. As soon as a suitable place
for the purpose can be procured, the
head and the proof of its identity will
be exhibited to the public, in order that
all may see and judge for Themselves
The present object of the Rangers is to
obtain the rewards which have been
offered all over the country for the cap
ture or death of this dreaded villain, and
which they have SO we'll earned by the
hardships and dangers they have under
gone in pursuing him into his mountain
Businesses, in the midst of his desper-
ate gang, and the gallantry they dis
played in the conflict in which he expi-
ated his horrid deeds by an awful death.
The particulars of his pursuit and cap
ture have already been published through
out the country, and are doubtless fami-
liar, to all. The head itself is in com
plete state of preservation, and bears
the impress of his character in every
feature and lineament. 1t is that of
man apparently between twenty and
twenty-five years of age. The fore
head is high and we'll developed, the
cheek bones elevated and prominent, and
the mouth indicative at once of sensual
ity, cruelty and firmness. The hair-of
"a beautiful light brown with golden
tint-is long and flowing; the nose
high and strait, and the eyebrows,
which meet in the middle, dark and hea-
Wy. The eyes, low closed in death, are
said to have been dark blue, with keen
restless glance, and when excited, a
glare of ferooity like that of an infuria-
ted tiger. The face tapers to the chin
upon which, and on the upper lip, there
Is thin beard like that of young man
who had never shaved. Under his
right eye there is small scar-the
mark, no doubt, of some desperate con-
fiict. The death of this monster is an
occasion for general rejoicing, and all
honor is due to the noble fellows who
have rid the State of so terrible a
scourge.-[ San Francisco Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
NEW STORE
AT
B E E T @ W N

81 BLOCK informs the Public that he
Ne has opened a New Store at Beetown, in
the room formerly occupied by S. Alex. He
keeps on hand good assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting in part of fine dress goods, pop!ins
silks, plaids, lawns, ginghams, delaines, prints.
Also, an excellent assortment of brown and
bleached muslins, blue and white drillings, hic-
kory and tickings, tweeds, casimeres and cas-
slnetts, summer wear for pants and coats, cot
ton checks, corduroys and moleskins.
Also, hats, bonnets, cap and bonnet trimmings
silk pocket and neck handkerchiefs, linen hand
kerchiefs for ladies and gentlemen, laces. edg-
ings, baraize and silk wells, bonnet Innings, all
colors and qualities of Grape and silk stufS.
A first rate assortment of
Boots, Shoes and Slippers.
OF all sizes, for men, women, boys and misses.
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
Any quantity of clothing, shirts, hats and caps.
GOLD AND SILVER
watches, breast-pins, earrings, finger-rings
iockets, pencils, gold pens, bracelets, &c. &C.
Also, full assortment of
g r &C ERiES
With IOOl other articles, which he will sell
on terms to suit all who may call in to see him.
Beetown, June I, 1852. Ttf-153
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

.Merican Troubles. -Acceunts receiv-
ed at New Orleans from Tampico, to the
10th ult., state that the supreme govern
ment have resolved upon removing the
seat of government of the State of Tam
aulipas from Tampico to Camargo, in or
der that the frontiers may more closely
superintend. They consider that they
have no reason to dread incursions as
yet, blu! act upon the maxim, that ssfore-
warned is fore armed" The outbreak
at Guanajuato has been quelled, some Of
the officers were SHOT, and privates SEN
fenced to five years Imprisonment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

LIThe man who "writes up' the
"Russia Salve" for the Boston papers,
penetrates the following. Let him be-
ware Of the Countess. "No doubt ex-
lists in this city as to the truth of the
marriage of Lola Montez, from the fact
that her reported husband sent to ,he
Proprietors large order for the Salve,
which is good for scalds, scratches, bites,
sores, Sc. &c."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
School Books.

zT1Fn Mr.. H. D. BRISTOL gives no
-, tice TO Parents and Teachers, that
sssz-l1a.zzy he keeps on hand, and for sale, a
complete assortment of :
1opn's Series Of School Books,
lhompson's Series Of .4rithmetics,
.uorse's Biographies,
Physiologles, Pens, Cards, Note paneT. Ke,, j
Uncle Tom, and nice little variety of F;y;n -
VINE winch ne viii sell cheap. IEnquire at Maj,
Lancaster, June 6, 1858. rao-n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

DEATH OF Mr.. PoINDrxrEn.-Ex.
GOV. George Poindexter, of Mississippi,
Is dead. lie died at Jackson Mississippi,
on the 9th inst. He was once prom
inent politician, and careful biography
should do justice TO his fame. 1t would
also DO Of interest to the general reader.
lie was a member of the U. S. Senate,
at time when that body comprised a
brighter galaxy of lofty talent than the
world ever saw in the same number.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
@s gs5A Potosi g. Muscoda.

.SgsSzaH2 81 Ss.sAA UCOSI 90 NluSCOda.
The subscriber also being the Contractor for
carrying the Mail between Potosi, by way of
Pleasant Valley, Rockville, Lancaster, Fenni-
will be ready to carry passengers from any
place between the said points, as follows: lea
wing Lancaster every Wednesday morning at 8
O'Clock a. m, arriving at Potosi at noon, and
returning to Lancaster same night; leave Ian
caster every Thursday at a. M, and arrive at
Muscoday same day; leave Muscoda every Fri
day at 8 a. M, and arrive at Lancaster same day:
leave Lancaster every Saturday at a. M, and
arrive at Potosi at noon, and returning to Ian
caster same night. All business entrusted to
his charge will be punctually attended to.
MYRON w. WOOD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

15FA cave was recently discovered
between Columbia and Woods Creek.
IN Toulumne county, California, in which
numerous bones, &c., of an antediluvian
race OF animals, apparently of the Mas
todon species, have been found.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

SINGULAR STATEMENT ron A RELr.
e1ous PApER.--The Newt York Indepen-
dents Congregational paper, of which
Henry Ward Beecher is stated contribu-
tor, holds the following language on skep-
Iticism and reform:
"Among all the earnest minded young
men who are at this moment leading in
thought and action in America, we ven
ture to say that four-fifths are skeptical
even of the great historical facts of Chris
tianity.
"What is told as Christian doctrine by
the churches is not even considered by
them. And furthermore, there is a.
mong them q general ill-concealed dis
trust the clerical body as a class, and an
utter disgust with the very as
Ipect of modern Christianity and of the
church worship. This skepticism is
not peculiarly alone of the radicals
and fanatics; many Of them are men of
calm and balanced mind, and belong to
no class Of ultraists. It is not worldly
and selfish. They doubtless lead in the
bravest and most lf-denying enterprises
of the day."
IEis is pretty strong statement, but
there is more truth in it than the clergy
will be willing to admit. The fact is,
the course ofthe church and clergy on the
Slavery question, and in regard to re-
formatory movements generally, is fast
training the people to become infdels.
People can have no confidence in the
administrators of religion who sit quiet
ly by and see one class of men clutch
the Threats of another class and rob them
of liberty and property and confirm the
deed by the sanction Of religion. There
is fearful reckoning day coming.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
IMAM, KNOW THYSELl.
An Invaluable Book for Is Cent
/" Euery Family should haze a Conf

y
5000 COPIES SOLD IN LESS TIL.
|OOOO MONTHS. A new edition re-
and improved, Just issued.
DR.. Hunters Medical Mnns:M and Hand
for the afflicted Containing an outline
origin, progress, treatment and cure of 4
form of disease, contracted by promia
sexual intercourse. by self-abuse, or by "a
excess, with advice for their prey ention,5
ten. in a familiar style, avoiding all ms
technicalities, and everything that would 4
the ear of decency, from the result IS {
twenty years successful practice, excu
devoted to the cure of diseases of delIc,
private nature.
To which is added, receipts for the cr
the above diseases, and treatise on the ca
symptoms and cnre of the Fever and Agu8
twenty-five cents copy; six copies oned
will be forwarded to any part of the u
States, by mill, free of postage. Add
postage paid, CosDEN & Co., PublisherA
g Box 1876, Post Office, Philadelphia.
'sThis IS, without exception, the mod
prehensiye and intelligent work publish
the class of diseases of which it treats. Az
ing all technical terms. it addresses itself
reason of its readers. 1t is free froml
jectionable matter, and no parent, hoWes
tidlous, can object to placing it in the la
his sons. The author has devoted manT
to the treatment of the various comp
treated of, and with too little breath 70
and too little presumption to in pose,h
offered to the world at the merely nominal
Of 20 cents, the fruits of some twenty
most successful practice. "-HcrrM.
=" No teacher or parent should be wthq
knowledge impaired in this invaluable
1t would save years of pain, mortifcato
sorrow to the youth under their charge
PIES .aduocate.
A Presbyterian clergyman in Ohio, ii
ting of G. Hunters Medical Manual,"a 3
/" Thousands upon thousands of our you
evil example and the influence of the pa4
have been led into the habit of self-pd
without realizing the sin and fearful y
lquences upon themselves and their pOs
The constitutions of thousands who arer
families have been enfeebled, if not
down, and they do not know the cause
cure. Any thing that can be done 50,
| tighten and influence the public mind
check, and ultimately to remove this
spread source of human wretchedness,
confer the greatest blessing next to Their
OF Jesus Christ, on the present and Ct
generations. Intemperance, Cor the use
toxicating drinks, though lit has slain thou
upon thousands, is not greater scouTses
human race. Accept my thanks on BED
the afflicted, and, believe me, your col
in the good work. you are so actiVeys:
| in.''
One copy will be forwarded (secIzs,;
veloped and postage paid, on receipt ok ol.S
or six copies for 81. Address, C0sY2 8
CO., Publishers, Box 1856, philadelphia
GBooksellers, Canvassers and ASe'e
piled on the most liberal terms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

EAn Auburn paper thus describes
travelling circus "The circus was in
town last week. Its grand entry was
a grand fzzle. The gorgeous dragon
chariot looked like o mud-scow with a
zine tail. The immense procession was
a minute and a-half in passing. The el-
ephant swung his tail delightfully."-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

a5-An Irishman was asked at dinner
If he would take some apple pie "Is
it houlseme % inquired Tady. 'sTo be
sure it is. Why do you ask ?" '.Be-
cause" said Tady, 81 once had an un-
Gle that was kilt with appleplexy, and
sure enough / thought it might be some
thing of the same kind"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

ACCIDENT IN SuMMIT.-On Friday
last woman was thrown from wagon
near Golden Lake, and her neck broken.
She fingered until 10 o'clock the next
day, and died. She leaves family of
SIX ohildren.-[W aukesha Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
LITTLE GRANT HOUSE.

~ UNDERWOOD, on the Platteville and
W. Prairie du Chen Road and half NO, d a.
tween said places, and also half wav betwa oe
Lancaster and Patch Grove, is prepared 10 ar
commodate Travellers comfortably. | have a
and Grain. LAY
October 5, 1852. rtf.1a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

Some idea of the liberal support
extended to the schools of Wisconsin
may be gathered from the fact that a.
amount of the school fund ofthe State land
the estimated value of the public lands
appropriated for schools and colleges, is
little less than ten million Of dollars, the
interest of which is TO be forever appro-
priated for educational purposes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

10 WAKE UP THE DYING.-Dr. To-
bert dc Lamballe, distinguished physi-
clan, announces that shock of electri-
city, given to patient dying from the
effects of ohloroform, immediately
counteracts its influence, and restores
the sufferer to life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

aI@Col. Fremont had reached st.
Louis on the Sd inst, from which point
he Immediately commences his survey
OF route for the Central Pacific Rail-
road. He agrees fully with the pro-
lects of Col. Benton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

B1sHor DoASE IN a! T1oHr PLACE
There are some 81 grave charges upon
which the Bishops Court are bent
upon trying BishopDoane, Bishop of New
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

EHops, in N. Y, will not be more
than two-thirds crop this season, and
dealers are paying as high as 30 and 35
cents per pound for them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
GRANT COUNTY HOUSE.

%y7WTEA INLUDLIS I1OMAS,
lsss.fR Has recently fitted up this well
IsissNsSs known stand in good style. and is
- now prepared to receive and enter
tain citizens and strangers. He will assure
that nothing on his part shall be wanting to
render them comfortable. His TABLE will
be supplied with the best the country affords.
and his BAR with the choicest Liquors.
GGood SrABLING-plenty of Grain and
Hay, and attentive Ostlers.
Lancaster, Dec. 2, 1850. T79tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

The editor of the Ozaul1ee County
Times says that he is obliged to use a
temporary head. Poor fellow!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

S5~Hon. Abbott Lawrence is spoken
of as candidate for Governor of Mas
sachusetts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
TELEGRAPH TAVERN

f.l;;if REMOVED.-The subscriber having
- purchased the "Mansiom House,,' for
neriy occupied by D. Banfill, in the village of
LanGaster-gives notice to the public general
y, mat hels prepared with more ample accom-
and hopes to merit share of the
ouDlc patronage, as usual, at his new quarters.
ANDREW BARNETT.
Lancaster, Jan. II, '53. Ttf.es
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

T-Horse-radish infused in milk !.
said TO be good cosmetic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

NOTICE OF DISSoLo!innSg
IN Partnership heretofore exls aarR
us under the firm and style of BarOs assrtt
is this day dissolved by mutual e aa.ir:
shall be ready to settle up the sn in5
company at all times, and e4per nj dsg
calls from those indebted. 10 ~ ;S sertI5
legal means will be resorted 70 PpARb
is not made forthwith. I. N; b bnprG
Lancaster, January 5, 1855.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21

1.-The smell Of lime is said to drive
away mosquitoes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-21
Uisso1lltinl1.

NThe accounts for subscription, job work,
advertising, &c., have been made out, up to 1st
January, loo3,-and immediate payment is
earnestly requested.
The Books can be seen anytime at the HER
AID office. G.. rs
Lancaster, Wis, Jan. 26, 1853.