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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28
New York State Fair.

The New York State Fair opened at Sy
racuse Thursday the Goth inst. The weather
had been bad during the week which seriously
damaged the interest in, and usual pr, fits do.
lived from the exhibition. The annualsApri
cultural Address was delivered by Hon. VIM.
c. Rives of Va, land was,says the N. Y. Times,
a finished and eloquent production, setting
forth clearly and forcibly the connection of
Agricultural pursuits with free political insti
tutions,-lhe comparative position of Agricul
ture in Europe and the United States. and the
standard of Agricultural profit in both coun
tres. The address is worthy of the distin.
guished reputation of its author.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28

DR.. Stone, one OF the most eminent physi.
clans in New Orleans, died in that city last
week of yellow fever. The dcath,;n the same
place on the 9th inst. of Mr.. John Gibson Pres.
ton. formerly Of Washington county Va, has
also been announced. He fell a victim to the
pestilence.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28

WAsnINGToN SnNTJNEI.-The first number
of Mr.. fuckers new democratic paper at
Washington, (the Sentinel,3 has been issued.
II is edited by VIM. M. Overton. recently con-
nected with the Union. and by Chas. Maurice
Smith. formerly ofCaroline CO., Va. The SEN
,incl is Of the progressive school Of politics, and
declares that It's ''sympathies are warmly en-.
listed in behalf Of those the "Hunkers' or
''Hards' of New York who have been true
TO the demociatic faith, who have IN times OF
trial held fast TO the right. and iabored to per-
%petuaie those feelings OF amiiy and concord
" hich ever should be cherished as the basis of
the confederacv.' So we are about to have a
row among the organs,are wet What will the
Union" the sympathizer with the freesoil or
Dix faction, say to this foreshadowing of ALI
ance by its conficre with the segment of the
party who are "discon,ented with the policy oil
the administration & are willing to defeat those
(the softs OF freesoilers) who rally upon ma.
tionnl democratic principles in its support3'-
VIII it passiveIy tolerate such treason against
the profoundly sagacious policy Of itself and
President b ligadier Gen. Piercel nous Uerrons
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28

ANOTHER PRIZE FiGnT.-The New York
Times states that considerable excilc ment is at
present manifested in certain circles respecting
a pugilistic contest between Yonkee Sullivan
and John Morrisey. The former is, and has
been for several weeks, training at an obscure
spot, on Loog Island and the other pugilist
is performing the same operations, a short dis.
lance beyond the High Bridge.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28
ITO BE CoNTINUEDA

The citizens of Augusta, Georgia, have AZ
tn 'rized the Councils 10 subscribe 5000 Don ;,
the Savannah river Railroad.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-28

1- FtHU IItlT HNIHVHIlC VOICE
Goes up amid the rain-bows an the mist
Their chorus shakes the grouno."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
Southern wisconsin Railroad.

We publish on the first page of to-day's pa
per, from the Potosi Republican, the proceed
ings of a meeting of the citizens of that town,
adopting measures designed to secure connec-
ton between Potosi and the Terminus of the
Southern Wisconsin Railroad upon the Missis-
sippi, by means of a Branch Road. This is a
most important movement, and if carried out
successfully, as we believe it can be, it will be
of immense benefit to Grant County. Indeed,
the whole of Western Wisconsin is deeply in
terested in the result
II is highly important that the citizens of
this place and the neighboring towns should
bestir themselves and actively cooperate in
furthering so desirable an object. The active
efforts and liberal subscriptions already made,
give every assurance of success.
The Southern Wisconsin Road runs through
a rich agricultural and mineral region, and we
cannot doubt that stock in such a road will
prove good investment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
Gom,tp & Gtate nlatters.
Grant County COurt.-.4ugust Term.
Judge S. 0. PAINE, presiding.

Ennor & Hayes Us. John Reardon-Trespass
on the Case: Tried by jury, and verdict for
Plaintiffs for Sl25 Motions for new trial, and
in arrest of Judgment made and argued Over
ruled. Barber for pl'hs. Lakin and Clark
for def't.
Jared Warner Us. Chas. A. Murray-Ass't.
by Attachment: Dismissed by Plaintiff.
Logsdon & Ross, Appellees, Us. Simon E
Lewis, ct. al, ppel!ant-Rep 'evin, on APP
peal from Justice Dismissed, each party pay
ing their own costs. Hull for appellees Bar
Der and Cole for appellants.
pohn Gle glton, Appellee rs. James F. Chap
man, ppellant--Assumpsit on Appeal fron
Justice Continued on application OF appe.
lant Barber for appellee; ), Hull for appellant
&c rge Woods, Appellants Us. John symonds
Appel!ee-Tresspass on Appeal from Justice
Certified to Circuit Court, the cause having
been tried below by the Judge of this Court
David Manchester, Appellee, Us. Luman A
Manchester, App't.-Assumpsit, on Appea
from Justice Rule to Justice to perfect return
and continued. Mills for appel!ellee; Barbe
for app't
Logsdon &; Ross Us. Simon E. Lewis, ct. al
-Trover Same as their other case.
Barber-Town of Lancaster vs. Lakin-
Town of Fennimore: Certified to Circuit
Court by consent of parties.
John Carlos, Plaintiff in Error, Us. ANGEL C
johnson, Def't in Error-Certior ari: DismiS
sed by agreement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
1--WE furnish this week but little original

1--WE furnish this week but little original
matter, partly because our boys want Tues
day to see the modern Juggernauts car, or else
Tom Thumb and the Bulliphants partly be-
cause our (of the Printing department) quill
driving genius, like balky-horse, has SO Of
ten refused to go off, that we have lately come
to the desperate resolve to stop trying; and
lastly, though not least, our editor is absent
(You need not therefore conclude, from his un-
steady habits, that he goes on ''tear,'' for be
assured, while we lengthen out our Puritan
countenance to its utmost capacity, that he on
Iy drinks when dry.) But reader, we shall
always be glad to serve you with or scissors
and jack-knife to the utmost of our capacity,
in whiting out slices from the budget of news
and trimming the cumberings off the mental
gems that emanate from the press, and in pre-
senting such things from the storehouse of
knowledge as will tend to make our patrons
wiser and better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

Soil OF THE LEAD MINE REGIoN.-
DR.. Percival, known as an eminent
scholar, and one Of the best writer's in
the United States, and who is now the
States Geologist of Connecticut, has
been spending considerable time in this
vicinity. He expresses the belief, that
the soil of the mining region is chemi-
cally possessed of a richness rarely sur
passed. We believe he is right, and
that experience will fully demonstrate
the correctness of his opinion. 1t will
generally be found richer at some dis
lance below than on the surface. Veg
citation requiring rich soil, attaining a
large growth, may be seen springine
from the dirt thrown out from bottom Of
deep mineral shafts, indicating rich
ness almost equal to that of guano.-
Deep ploughing here will work like a
charm in disclosing the hidden treasures
Of vegetable life. Our very hill tops
will be found to possess an astonishing
richness. The more they are titled, the
better crops will they produce. Gale
ma Adv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

BANKS IN WIscoNslN.-We have re-
ceived, by the Argus and Democrat, a
a statement Of the condition of the Banks
of the State of Wisconsin, on Monday,
July 4th, 1853, and which were organ
lied nnder the "Act to authorize the
business of Banking" approved April
10Th, 1852, and find that in all there
are eight, viz !:
The State Bank, Madison;
Wis. Marine & Fire Insurance Com
pany Bank, Milwaukee
Bank of Racine, at Racine
Rock River Bank, Beloit
City Bank of Kenosha, at Kenosha /;
State Bank of Wisconsin. Milwaukee
Wisconsin Bank. Mineral Point;
Farmers and Miller's Bank, Milwau-
kee.
The following in summary of their
business
Capital $4,000 90
Circulation 30l, 74S 90
Deposits 397,20l AZ
Specie ia, 1886 90
Cash Items 1881 81
Public Securities 39S. 957 OF
Private Securities 75l, 800 SO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

BELo1T CoLLEGE.-There have Deei'
|133 in all the departments the PAS
year. The income has met current ee-
penses, and supplied part Of past Den.
ciencies. The College has Sz4 ,ooo oo OF
valuable funds, and in all, over SIo,ooo
worth of property. The recent Com-
mencement exercises were unusually IN
|teresting.-[F Free Dem.
For and Wisconsin Improvement 20.
Hon. nj. C. Darling, president OF the
Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement
Co.. together with several Of his asso-
|oiate members, left this place on We'd
nesday of last week for New York,
where they hope to succeed in making
some arrangement for funds to carry on
the work of completing that Improve
ment at the earliest possible date
II Fond du Lac Herald.
The Milwaukee Sentinel speaking of
Browns report of the impeachment tri-
al, and the fact that the state has order
ed 5000 copies, says:
sThe report is an excellent one un-
doubtedly, and the book will be in great
request (; but we should like to know
where the Legislature got their author
ity to "subscribe for' the 5000 copies
at an expense of at least as many thou
sand dollars to our impoverished treas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

| HE Policy OF THE UNITED Srsrrs,
The Boston Traveller closes sensible
article on the condition of affairs in En-
rope with this language: AS we said A.
Dove, the clouds Of war may all blow o.
yer, and the next European mail bring
cheering news Of general pacihcation
but II 1t does not, let every American
who loves his country, humanity, and
dod set his face as flint against any ma
tional interference in the matter. If a.
ny one or more Of the belligerents, if war
does take place, outrage or insult our
commerce or our countrymen, then let
us repel the outrage as becomes nation
competent to right its own wrongs and
fight its own battles; and if both sides
injure us as England and France did for
merly, then let us vindicate our own
cause with two handed sword but let
the issues be our issues independent of
those which now threaten Europe. A
steady but strong hand,a temperate but
firm resolve, polite but just line of
national conduct, an equitable but an ar
med neutrality, will carry us safely
through almost any phase which the po-
lities of Europe may assume, and ensure
prosperity and peace to ourselves and tc
our posterity."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

NoRTHwEsTERN RAILROAD Co.-Last
Monday, Railroad Company with this
title was organized, for the pui pose of
building road Northwestward, com
mencing at the mouth of Tete des Morris
on the west bank Of the Mississippi.-
The first great point aimed at will be
the Minnesota River, perhaps some.
where near the South Bend of the same
II Galena Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

CoUNTERFEITERs.- notices
have appeared in the Iowa papers re-
Gently, of two persons who had passed
through portions of that State, and put
in circulation counterfeits or altered
bills. They were supposed to have been
on their way to Wisconsin. Two per-
sons have recently been arrested, and
are now in Jail in this place, charged with
passing two $50 bills on the Wisconsin
Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Bank, altered from twos, and also 800
bill on the Traders Bank, Cape May,
N. j., (altered.)
The following are descril lions Of the
persons alluded to as in jail in this place ;
one calling his name Chester Moore,
is 8 feet and 7 inches high, stout built,
weight about $50 pounds, complexion
rather light, hair hard & sandy, blue eyes
and supposed to be % or 80 years OF
age.
The other calls his name Augustus J
Kelley, is feet 10 inches high, suppos-
ed to weigh about 100 pounds, ligh!
complexion, black hair, dark gray eyes
slim built, small goatee on the chin, and
is % or "a years old.
They were arrested in Stephenson
County, Ills, in grove, where they had
evidently secreted themselves to elude
the vigilance of officers.
If these are the same persons alluded
to by our exchanges, the cause of JUS
tice might be advanced by furnished in
formation of their doings in that State,
to Anasa Cobb, Esq, of this place, Dis
trlct Attorney for. Iowa County.-[Min.
PIT. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

BANK LAw.-The new Bank Law of
Illinois goes into effect to-day. The
penalties Of the law are very severe "a
gainst the passing of all bills of less de-
nomination than five dollars, issued from
Banks out of that State, and also against
the passing of any bills except those is
sued in due form of law, by specie pay
ing Banks Free Dem. Aug. l.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

The Cur Orr CoNTRovERsY.-The
excitement in Chicago in relation to the
"cut off, still continues. The papers
Press, Journal, Democrat and Tribune
are at loggerheads, warning away as if
the fate of the world hung upon the re-
suit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

r5-A friend at Cassvile has our thanks for
a mammoth newspaper, devoted to the inter-
ests of Life and Health Insurance. This is
a subject too generally overlooked. If an in
vestment Of money in goods or houses should
be secured against the element of fire, while
the sufferer has the capability of again making
good his loss by perhaps few years of per-
severing industry,-how much more should the
humble dependant on friend, father or husband
be secured by the same means, against the loss
by death of their last earthly hope and prop
for comfortable home or support.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

FANNY FERN ON WARM WEArHER.-
Shadrach, Meshek, and Molock! how
hot it is! | pity omnibus horses and
ministers; pity Ignorant young moth
ers with teething babies T; pity the Irish
who huddle in cellar, and take board
ers in each corner; pity consumptive
seamstresses who "sing the song Of the
shirt for six cents per day pity dar-
dies with tight boots; pity cooks and
blacksmiths, and red haired people. l
pity any body who doesn't live in a re-
Ifrigerator, and hasn't Fan to temper The
lar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
Valley of the wisconsin.

"A correspondent Of the Milwaukee
Sentinel, writing from Prairie du Chen:
under date of July 10. contains the fol-
lowing items
whoever has said of the valley OF
the Wisconsin River, that it was san
dy, valueless district, has committed a
SANDER.
The largest corn field by far, that we
nave seen, and one of equal thrift of a
n.y. Is in the valley, and upon the soil,
which has been SO much spoken against.
ms was field of two hundred and for
ty acres.
The average width of the Wisconsin
valley, should judge to be three miles.
The bottoms Of the Wisconsin, un-
like those of the upper Mississippi, lie
high and dry, above the flow of the RI
yer, and consequently susceptible of be-
ing made the most beautiful of meadow
farms. Neither the fine bottom lands
of the Mohawk, or of the Connecticut,
surpass those of the Wisconsin valley.
The river has a mean width of five
hundred yards. It's fall is very slight
not exceeding two feet to the mile. An
accurate observation made by Mr.. Mil
Ter, who has charge of the Mil. and
Miss. r. II. Co. survey from Arena to
Richmond, distance Of some thirty
miles, makes but one and half foot to
the mile.
The adoption of the valley of the
Wisconsin river, by the Milwaukee and
Miss. Rail Road Co., as its route to the
Mississippi river, is not only fortunate
for the Company as affording them an
admirable route for their Road, but i'm
parting, as it will, SO great artificial adj
yantages, Emigrants will not overlook
so important and intrinsically valuable
field for their enterprise; and proph-
esy speedy occupation of this valley,
and an abundant reward to the industry
Of those who shall occupy it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
A hoax, doubtless.

Doors AND SHoEs.-This branch of
trade is very active. All the houses do
ing southern business are very active.
Thick work has advanced l5a2O per
cent. There is also good shipping de-
mand. Orders are coming in, not only
from California, but from Australia, the
West Indies, Mexico, Africa, and even
China. All kinds Of work are in de-
'nand.-[New York Evening Post, 23l
Mi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

MELANoHoLY.-A fine little fellow,
the son of Mr.. Carlos Buel, residing al
Koshkonong, in this County, aged about
two years, died from the effects of swal-
lowing several percussion caps, during
the brief absence of his mother from the
room, on Saturday afternoon. His suf-
ferings were severe, until death closed
the scene on Monday morning - JEFF
fersonian, Jefferson, Jefferson County,
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

fin attempt TO .Assassinate Louis Va
|poleon was lately made at the entrances
of the "Comique Opera Theatre" He
was attacked by about twenty armed
men; fourteen of them were secured by
the police--a considerable number of
whom, fortunate for Louis, were around
his person at the time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

THE OVERLAND E The
following is list of the persons, teams
cattle, &c., that have passed Fort Lara
mic, during the season up to July lst,
on their way to California: 9698 men
2248 women, 3O58 children, 5415 hor-
ses, 2l3l mules, lo2,828 cattle, 40, l25
sheep, 5000 wagons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

GRANT COUNTY Represented at The Worlds
Fair Last week, Mr.. JNo. ALcoRN, and T.
NJ. BARBER, of Lancaster, Mr.. J. WARNER,
of Millville, Messrs. HcKENzIE and WILSON,
of Potosi, left to visit the Crystal Palace
Mr.. WIN. FOSTER and Lady start to-day. The
last Plattevile American says Messrs HAN
COCK, BAILEY, MooKE and HoDGEs, of that
place, have gone or will be on their way in
two or three days. Numbers more expect to
see the Seminal"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

NFThe prospect is that the Tobacco
crop in the South, will be very much
cut short, on account of drought. We
shan't feel very bad about hat.-TState
] Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

DIsTREssILG DEATH.-Mrs. Walt
Burton, of Quincy, in This state, acciden-
tally fell, and pair Of scissors which
she carried in her pocket were driven
into her side, injuring her SO severely
that she died in consequence on the lin
Instant Chicago Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

T5General William Crookshanks,
vulgarly called Billy Bowlegs, chief of
the Seminole tribe of Indians in Flori-
da, it is said, is about to be waited on
by Gen. Harvey, with polite invitation
from the President to 'sgo west" peace
ably, if he will, aud forcibly if necessa-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

AN ExPLANAr1oN.-The Washington
Republic intimates that, in giving SO
many appointments to whilom Free Soil
ers and Secessionists, President Pierce
is acting upon the policy pursued in re-
gard to the Indians, viz: that sit is
cheaper to feed than to fight them"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

An exquisite young lady wriggled
into linen Diapers and, with the most
circulating drawl she could effect, i'll
quired if they lad any subdued mouse
colored silk. No. replied the dra-
per's with sudden and expressive
twlrl of the yard stick, sbut we have
some enraged rat-color.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

INDIANA ToBAcco.-The farmers Of In
drama are fast rivaling Kentucky in the
growth and culture of tobacco. The
sales Of Indiana tobacco in the Louisville
market last season, were between 1000
and 5000 heads.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wagon Ma'ser
and Blacksmith Wanted.-A friend writes us
from Rockville, who notes considerable i'm
proyement in that thriving little place. A
stone house going up, 80 by %; two dwelling
houses and it is their intention to build a
Presbyterian church. A good Blacksmith is
wanted, also Wagon Maker-both of which
would do WELL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

DEATH OF III. G. SEYMouR.-The
Buffalo Courier announces the death of
Hezekiah c. Seymour, late State Engi-
neer in New York. 1t occurred on
Sunday last, after brief illness con-
tracted in Ohio, while engaged in the
duties of his profession. Mr.. Sey-
mour was an eminent Engineer and
good citizen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10
We learn that the construction trai

e ItHTn I1IaC lHe CONSTRUCTION Train
on the G. & c. R. R. was run up to
Reds station within IL miles of this
place, on Saturday evening last. The
work is progressing rapidly now, and
we may confidently expect the cars tc
run into Freeport between this time and
the Goth day of this month"; Freeport
Bulletin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

1.-The Dredge is now we'll employed
IN widening the river opposite Morri-
sons Alley. AS the water falls, the op-
portunity for harbor Improvement grow
more favorable Galena Adv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

FIRE.-We learn that the barn Of
Mr.. H. S. Laird near New Diggings
La Fayette county, was burned to the
ground on the 10th inst, with all his
farming utensils and span of fine hor-
ses. The Barn cost 81 800. We did
not learn the whole loss Mineral
PIT. Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

LFPutnam, for Angus, we have re-
ceived. 1t needs no high recommends
ton, as any person Of good taste will rea-
Oily discover it to be one of the best of
Monthles. G. p. Putnam, 10 Park
Place, New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-08-10

GoLD M1NEs.-The report was cur
rent last week that gold had been dis
covered in Hardin county, but we did
not believe anything of it, and supposed
that before this time it would cease 10
be matter of talk except among those
who had been seriously humbugged by
the reports. Up to this date the re-
ports, however, are still conflicting. A
number from the different towns about
US have, like the ancients, gone in
search of the golden fleece, and we
hope their bright dreems may be fully
realized, although we have too much Of
the credulous about us to believe they
will.
We had the impression that the ge-
ology of the country was such as to al
most entirely preclude the possibility of
gold existing or being found there, but
we find from the reports of Prof. D. D.
Owen, that the rocks which form the
basis of this tract of country are not
unfavorable for the detention of min
erals, although the general features of
the CT untry do not indicate mineral
tract.
The report is now current that gold
has been found, but of an inferior quail
ity, say about fifty per cent gold to fifty
of something else nearly resembling it,
and we'll calculated to deceive those who
are still disposed to believe that all that
shines is gold. On the whole those who
have wheat crop on the ground which
will average thirty bushels to the acre.
as most of it will this year, will no
doubt have the wisdom to secure that
before starting for the Mines Clayton
Co., Iowa. Herald.
A hoax, doubtless.