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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

our great men begins to think himself a
mighty somebody, the masses are prepar-
ing to demonstrate that he is nobody.
The naked truth is though some wo'd
prefer having these secrets kept) the
Masses who do all ths labor, and pre-
duce all that is produced, are beginning
to attract attention more than great indi-
viduals. They have found out that by
claiming to be somebody their claims are
respected; that by claiming to have Dig
nifty, as well as kings and the weak off
spring of old aristocratic families, their
claims of dignity are allowed--audited
every one of them, such is the spirit Of
our institutions, and such the result
The masses are finding out that they
know better how to mind their own bu-
siness, and watch over their own in
comes and liberties, than statesmen or
heroes do. The contest between great
men and the masses has been long and
spirited, but the latter have won by
means of popular education.
Most of our news Journals are yet
discovering the claims of this or that
great man. for Office, but the masses pay
less and less heed to them every wear.
A few days ago, some of our great mel
went to Madison to nominate state tick
cts. Straightway the hot party papers
went on to certify and ratify all the con-
vention did. The masses don't listen
to 'hem but are holding inquiry meet
ings all over the country. Who is the
best man, and is he honest? How does
he stand on the Maine Law, and what
are his views upon State extravaganza !?
These and the like are the real questions
before the people, and all the party Jug
Cling on earth or in hell cant evade
these issues. Talk about Democratic
and Wing majorities! The masses new
er attend caucuses, and the majorities
they give can scarcely be relied on. A
few more years of popular education,
and when the generation now in their
teens get harnessed for voting, we wo'd
not give cent for all the caucus in
dorsements solemnized by dozen con-
ventions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
For the Grant County Herald.
Judges.

CHAPT /. Aud it came to pass
in the ninth month and the twelfth day
of the month the Spirit said unto me,
write, and I said what shall [ write.
Then said the spirit unto me, behold how
the rulers of the land do Cypress the
people with their iniquities how they
make thems selves drunken with wine and
strong drinks, and do make wrong laws
for pretence that they may devour
widows houses. Now in the eleventh
month and the eighth day of the month
lit is appointed unto all men who dwell
in the land which bordereth upon the
father of waters, to choose ruler, to
rule over them. Now therefore, write
thou unto thy brethren and charge them,
that they look to it and choose that day
whom they will serve. If wine which
is mocker and strong drink which is
raging be good, then let them serve them.
But ifsit seemeth good unto them that
there should be peace and plenty in the
land and every man agreeing one with
another, then let them cast aside that
they be known nosmore forever. And
the thing seemed good unto me that l
should do as the spirit commanded me.
For | remembered how that the law Civ
ers tarried long at the place where the,
gathered together to hear testimony a.
gainst one Levi, who was accused of
being an whoremonger and wine biber
and divers other iniquities in the land
whereof he was judge /; and how that
they did set him free amidst. great tu-
mults and rejoicing because they that
did first accuse him We're not without
sin. And it was known unto me also
that the people think of themselves that
they are wiser than the people of other
nations and countries round about, and
choose rather to appoint their own rulers
and judges to rule over them. But in
this thing they are not wise, for they do
suffer themselves to be gathered togeth-
er on the day in the which they choose
their judges and rulers and to be made
drunken with wine and strong drink and
choose their rulers when they know not
what they do. And when they are sore
oppressed because Of the extortions of
the tax-gatherers they cry out against
them and say surely an enemy hath done
this when verify they themselves have
caused it to be done. And if man
come unto them neither eating nor drin-
king and telleth them OF these things,
they say, he hath devil. Now when
the fullness of time is come when the
people shall choose their law giyers let
them think of these things and be wise.
He that hath ears to hear let him hear.
APocRypHA.
Sept. 18th, 1853.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Great Men.

In reading over the Histories Of ma
tions, we read little of the doings of the
masses, and the customs of laborine peo-
pie. The deeds Of kings and conquer
ors are exactly written out, even to the
quantity of wine each drank, and what
each said at festival. How Alexander
got astride of horse, and how Napole-
on departed from earth, Just as other
men ride horses and give up the ghost.
We are among those who believe the
days of political and warlike great men
are nearly passed by; we see the mas
ses rising to positions formerly occupied
by the great men of earth, and great
men falling under the judgement of the
people. Arise Daniel Webster, or
James K. Polk, and come to judgement
before the sovereign people, whose god
thou hast been. Come up Judge Hub
bell and tell US what you have been "a
bout among the women and wine. Mar
lin VanBuren, thy services are no longer
needed General Scott, you cant come
it, and John Tyler you may go to the
devil.
Less than quarter of a century ago,
General jackson was the peoples po-
iitical savior they worshiped his acts,
and his thoughts were the laws of the
Nation. For fifteen years before, Hen
ry Clay's voice ruled Congress, and the
people believed all Congress did was
right. To this day every demagogue
claims that his political faith decended
IN regular line of succession from
Thomas Jefferson, and the sayings OF
that great statesman are freely evoked
as the basis of every faith and political
creed. To the abolitionist he is the A
merican Wilberforce to the red repub-
lican he is a Robisperie, and 10 the fill
buster, he is Lopez. But had Gener-
al Jackson, Henry Clay and Thomas JEFF
ferson been reserved for the present
stage, we believe not one of them would
be more than bubble; each would sink
behind the curtain and fall in among the
people who would be his equals.
l.
confident, and self-confdence has made
each individual leader-an indepen.
dent thinking and acting somebody. In
the precise ratio of popular education
we have popular free-thinking and tn,
free exercise Of intelligent suffrage a
mong the masses. In the precise rati
too of popular education, do the popu
lar great men sink into second rate
third rate and finally into obscurity-a
mong the people--their equals. w
hear no more talk about General some
body, who served his country, nor Hol
Sam. Skeeir, whose transcendent ell
quence, on behalf the bill TO set bac
peoples ears to allow their mouths
stretch half yard wide, thrilling ever
body's gizzard. About the lime enc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Private.


There will be greet many persons at court
next week, who have thought of taking coun-
tY paper, and others who have said they would
subscribe for the HEIALD the very first time
they went to Lancaster. The subscription
price of the HERALI is $3.50 in advance, but
where we know subscriber to irresponsible,
and in the habit Of paying his honest debts we
wait on him while. Our subscribers are
most all prompt and pay within the year, or
in advance. Many pay during Courts, or on
some occasion of VISIT to Lancaster. We new
er dun through the HERALD, nor have we had
any reason to-except such as run away in our
debt; then we give their pedigrees from Adam
down to where satan sent them last. We sha
try to make the HERALD a better paper this
fall and winter than ever before. As county
newspaper we intend it TO be among the best
in the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Grant County stock Fair.

Several meetings of this organization
have been held, but somehow, the at
tendance was not full and general. The
public interest was wanting, and per-
haps, the objects were not we'll enough
understood. But little was effected, and
many got discouraged. We think the
public mind is now in a more healthy
condition, and more likely to enlist in
the undertaking. Stock of all kinds
have since become more of an object
than before, and since more profitable,
there is more anxiety to improve breeds.
BY comparing, or entering for COMPETE
ton, opportunities will be given for OBJ
serving wherein the various breeds diff
fer, and what kinds are most profitable
to raise.
Come on farmers, and pledge your
names to keep up the semi-annual meet
ings. You will only lose day, and
there will be no necessary expense to
incur except taco bits for memberships
The day has come when farmers must
adopt the improvements of the age
Driving things by main force wont do,
except where labor is cheap and labor
ers incapable of skill by reason of their
ignorance. Every Improvement upon
the breed and method of raising stock
ought to be studied and applied. Tx
price of stock is high and viii renal;
up for several years at least; me soone,
you begin TO raise gcsa stock, the soon
er Will yo'Sr fortunes be made. ATTEND
the Stock Fair, and you will find on
how others made beginning, and thei
you can follow in their tracks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

1.-THE late State Wing Convention,
at Madison, by resolution, endorsed the
Wisconsin pet bank Law, and the Banks
created under it. There was no neces-
sity for such endorsement, since the
Wings had no hand or part in passing
the law, only as partial auxiliaries TO the
sham Democracy, who are the sole orr
ginators. But as endorsements, like the
itch, are only skin deep, we hope nobo-
dy will hold them binding. We believe
all genuine Wings, as well as Democrats
In principle, will oppose pet banlsiag, aud
refuse picture dollars, as they would the
smallpox or leprosy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
I5We overheard two old fogies dis

N5We overheard two old fogies dis
cussing, the other evening, the relative
merits and comparing the advantages to
community Of threshing machines and
railroads. Though both were consider
ed as innovators, yet the machine side
won in argument, and railroads were
pronounced an outlandish nuisance
They both agreed to sell out and move
to Iowa, in event of branch coming to
Potosi.. ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

HAYrI-Irs DIvIsIoNs.-This island
seems at present TO be in most per.
picking condition. 1t is divided, first
between two governments, and secondly.
between two races. The Dominlcan
occupy the east end Of the island, and
constitute a liberal white repub}
lie. The negro empire of Faastan|
occupies the west end. He denies eli
zenship and security TO whites, but in
vites black immigration. One govern
ment accepts as white not more than on
quarter black, and the other accepts
black all not more than half white, Boil
are equally urgent in inviting setlls'
to occupy the island, and they hope rs
recruit from the United States. lib
island is rich in its resources, but its
been. miserably managed in every resp@
until rich estates have deprecated i've
sixths in value. There seems chads
for enterprising Yankees to 'locaie
and we doubt not they will do it.
addition to this, the free colored popur
ton OF the States have now chance"
declare allegiance to the black emps,'&
and become citizens of the island
Mil. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

zB=Gen. Cass has written a letter
the president, indorsing the course
his administration. Col. Benton, on y
other hand, calls the white house "u ~
Yards roost !" He was lately askeu'
the secretary of the land office IN !
St. Louis congressional district TO nI \
man to ill vacancy in that office y
reply was !: Il have no name to pfe,as,.
and were | to live to be as old as "a
thuselah, and this administration siv
exist SO long, | would have no iasa
ask of it -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

New York DEMocRATs.-lhe =:
vention which was recently held ..
racuse, resulted in an entire sP'H :,
tween the Softs and Hards-eaca T.
organizing separately, and n0nl'1 !.
an entire ticket. John Van Buren y y
the Softs, and came up from New - ;,
with a hired band OF rutiialns, ~
as Short boys The Hards reIu' !,
go into Convention with them, 'lp +
their lives in meeting control eek
ported DULLES and roWdies. Il "''
Argus, 5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

For Gov.--Edward D. Holton, of Milwaukee.
Lieut. .Gov.-Jonathan Daugherty, Winnebago.
Sec'y. state-C. Latham Shoes, Kenosha.
Ireasurer-Samue d. Hastings, La Crosse.
Atty. General-Vernon Tichnor, Waukesha.
uperintendent-O. F. Bartlett, Walworth.
Bank Comptroller--Elery A. Rowland, Rock.
State Prison Com.--Seah Booth, Dodge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
WING County Convention.

The Wings of the several towns in Grant
County are requested to meet in Convention, at
the Court House, i'll Lancaster, on Thursday
the 9th day Of October next, at O'Clock D. m,
for the purpose of nominating State Senator,
and such other business that may be brought
before the Convention.
The representation of delegates will be as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Democratic Nominations il:

GOWN. A. Barstow. Waukesha.
Lieut.. Gov.--James T. Lewis, Columbia.
Sec'y. Of state--AIex. T. Gray, Rock
Treasurer-Edward H. Jansen, Washington
Atty. Gen.--Geo. B. Smith, Dane.
Supt.--Hiram A. Wright, Crawford
Bank Comp.-Wm. A. Dennis, Dodge.
StatePrison Com.-Argalus w. Starhs, Sank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

1t is reported that there IS s. 'a,i
in the treasury of the United o''s /,
over twenty millions of dollars. .,a,
Of the northwestern papers 'l ~,
ought to be Immediately apPfop'i''
building the Pacific Railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

IThe Lancaster Bible Society held
its annual meeting at the Congrega-
tional Charch, on Saturday evening last
Officers elected for the coming year: J.
P. MINER, Pres't., JAMES HEspERsos
Vice Pres't., Fl. R. Golfer, Secretary
JoHN ALcoRN, Treasurer. The Genera
Agent was present and addressed the
meeting. Ed. MATLocK also addressed
the meeting. JoHN ALcoRN keeps the
Repository.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

G-Mr. JOHN GILBERT, of Clifton, has pre-
sented the editor Of the american, samples OF
d new sort of potatoes called ssNegro Toes -
We believe the do nor is orthodox on the COL
ored question, e.se vegetable amaigamation
might be inferred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

D@The Democratic County Senatorial Con.
vention meets at Lancaster, on Wednesday, tht
9th day of October, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate for Senator
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

TGoDEY's LADY's Book for Octo-
Der. We think each number excels the
proceeding one. 1t can be seen at our
office, but not borrowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
W 1G&ss s i u 1 y 1 4iG3sg u
For GOrernnr.

For Governor,
HENRY s. BAIRD, of Brown Co.
For Lieut. Governor,
BEER TINE PINCKNEY. Fond du Lac
Sec'y. Of State,
j. A. EfADLEY, Jefferson.
State Treasurer,
JAMES FgAXWEL1., sauk.
Banis Comptroller,
IL. z. PHXLEY, Rock.
attorney General,
OEisAMUS COLE, Grant
State Prison Commissioner,
ELISHA STARR, Milwaukee.
Supt. Of Public Instruction,
j. G.. NcMXNN, Racine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

Two mails will be sent each day
from Chicago 10 Freeport, this is an es-
sential Improvement in the service on
that route. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

IF. N. Goodrich gives notice tina,
he will do Surveying when called on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Head of Platte, Sept. 20.
TO BE CONTINUED.

SAD AcclDENT.-M JAMES BosHAM
of the Hurricane neighborhood, went to
Mr.. BURr's mill on Saturday last, and
stepping on false plank, fell through
the floor, and his leg caught in TIE ma
chlnery and was fractured ard torn in
a horrible manner. DIR. GRAHAM of
Potosi was called on, who thinks ampu-
tatlon will be unnecessary, though it is
shocking bad case, some of the. bones
being dislocated, and protruding through
the flesh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

IgMessrs. DENsMoRE & SHoLEs
have out prospectus for new paper
at Madison, to be called the estate Dem
ocraf." Every new thing on earth that
has the word Democrat attached to it
Is sure to pass current-from newspa-
per down to bogus dollar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

AJJo ohm Alcorn has just returned from
New York with an extensive supply of
fall and winter goods. The current O.
piniOn is, that goods bought in New York
are retailed at lower prices than St. Lou
is purchased. Call and examine his
goods and prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

A full representation from the towns is re-
quested. By order of the
County Central Committee
September Goth, 1853.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

CouRr,-The Grant County Circuit
Court will commence its fall session
next week at Lancaster, and we are
told there will be a good deal of bust
mess to adj Indicate. For come cause,
there are not half the court trials there
used to be; perhaps people have got
wiser, or more honest. Some think that
having has becom a too expensive under
the new Statutes, and for that cause men
have got intoa way of settling their own
affairs by neighborhood arbitrations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28
Wednesday, September 2S, 1853.

NOtice.-Advertisem 10 insure an ear
iy insertion, should be handed in by - O'Clock
Tuesdays.
E4-Ciergymen and Justices specially invited
TO send US notices of all Marriages and Deaths tina,
they may know of.
AGENcY.-Mr. J. Brooks, Of Beetown, is
an authorized Agent to receive subscriptions
and advertising for the HERALD and his re-
ceipts therefor will be acknowledged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-09-28

IL Call at the DaguerrianCa Car harnessed
on wheels, opposite the Wisconsin House
ana you can have your miniature taken
cheap.
Isee advertisement.
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duite hi ~laissait TN poids snr le cnur. II
await p~assionnement sonhaite Ii fortune
pour SC rapprocher d'llelene; maintc-
nant, om,n il arrive tonjonrs dams 10
premier moment dun b,nheur iuespefe,
il Sc croyait 4 bout de pcinc; sd joie lui
cachait les obstacles oui restaicnt entre
lui ct I'heritiere dc RuTbrye.
II etait perdn dams ce dedale dc pen.
sees confuses qui yiennent EN- foule as
siager rhomme don't la vie Il subj une
crise henreuss on malheureuse, lorsque
la porte dc Ia chambrc s'ouvrit. LIE men,
diant noir entra doncement. II portait
III paquet sous le bras
- Petit maftre, dit.iI, ie vons apporte
votre bicn.
II deposa le paguet eur un menhlc, ct
s'avanca vers Xavier.
- Peut~atre m'accuserez-vons de Ia
voir gards trop longtemps, continua-t-il;
mails j'aimais tant d contenpler ces pre-
.cieuses rcliques, le soir, avant de fermer
mes yeux pour lie sommcil de la mutt L..
En- outre, vois ne sayiez point votre his
toire; ces objeis nsauraieut cn pour yous
ancun prix.
VOLTA done tout &C qii me restc
dc MOI perc /! dit.iI en- sc parItnt i Iui-
me me ].
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1853-02-27
vENTE DE SUCCESSION.
Succession d.1Iippclyte Landry.

II ssra odert en- 70 ITO pubIique par Desire
fteblanc, encanteur pour In pa roisse Assonnp-
lion, SUR les licux, dams lie Brnle Saint Vincent,
samedi 10 10 mars 1853, a dix heurcs Edu ma
bin, les prophecies appartenant i la success
sion do feu Hippolyto Landry, SAVIOR:
10. Une terre situee on cote parcissc, dams
10 Br6le Saint Vincent, mesuramt trente-dcux
acres ct 10000 de superficie, bornee DUN cote
par la terre do veuve Joseph Dupuis, ct de
pautre cote par celle de veuve Charles Du-
puts, nsemb avec toutes les batisscs ct anne
horations qui sly %trouvent.
90. une autre terre situee dams lie meme
Brdle, dams lie quart Nord Est de la Section
No. 10, Township No 10, de Ia Rangee No 10
Est, mesurait quarante-huit arpents dc super
fcie, borne dun cote par Ia terre de Vincent
HILBERT, OF de l'autre cote par celle de
ensemble avec toutes les batisses
st ameliorations qui sly t%rouvent.
30. UrFnegre, nomme Etienne, age d'envi-
ron 38 ahs.
40. Qtielques animauS, effets mobiliers, on
ills a~ratoires ct batterie de cuisine.
Conditions de Ia Vente.
Les terres ct ~resclave payables Ell trois ter
mes egaux, un tiers EN- mars 1884, IN tiers
oil mars 1856, ct 10 dernier tiers Ell mars
1866. LIE mobilier payable, toutes sommes
siu desspus do dix p~iastres, on mars 1854 ct
toutes somnles au-dsssus de dix piastres motto
Ell mars 1854 ct Iautre motto Oh mars 1855.
Les acquereurs fourniront bonues ct sutIisantes
cautions ct hypotheque spectacle sur Ia terre
OF fesclavc, ct touto solnme qui lie sera pas
iay6e d PGcheaice ~lortera interet q ralson
do hut pour cent par all
Les actcs de vente serolt passes par de-
want dndrs Leblanc, recorder, aux frais 1es
arqusreurs.
Paroi.se %Assonnplion. Ie IS ftv. 1853.
s@ Dtsire Leblanc,
ID @.aa Encnntcur.