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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
Platform and P0toss
Republican,.


Speaking Of the Republican Platform
not long ago adopted at Madison the Po-
tosi Republican says:
Gas the resolutions accord with our SEN
timent, and with the sentiment OF nearly
every citizen of the State, we have no OBJ
iections to offer to them: although pro-
minent Wing Of this place did remark the
other day that the Convention had gone
too far when it went in for the repeal and
entire abrogation of the Fugitive Slave
Act. An amendment Of it, giving the
slave trial by jury, and modification OF
one or two other Of its unrighteous proyis-
ions, in his opinion, was all that the North
should ask"
We perfectly agree with the Republican,
OF rather with the prominent Wings opin-
ion alluded to by the Republican. We
are little jealous of the Republican, we
are. The name of that paper may misap-
propriate our republican thunder now, since
a new party bearing its name has been for
med, that we are as like as not to belong
to among other things. Mr.. Republican,
hadn't you better change your name? OF
had we better swap? We have a procliv-
ity for something.
The RepaJzican says however, that,
Glad we any confidence in the integri-
ty of the men who have taken the lead in
this movement, we should entertain more
respect for the proceedings. But we have
none. Besides they have arrogated and
seek to appropriate to their own use, prin-
ciples which are entertained by every hon
est man in the State-which are the COM
mon property of the Democratic no less
than the Wing, Free Soil or w-fangled
Republican party"
We believe the Potosi Republican has
less confidence in the leaders and those
that roll the wheels of the party called
Democratic. We believe with the Repu5-
Hcaa, that every honest man holds nearly
the sentiments contained in the Repu6li-
can Platform, yet the Potosi Republican
cannot, dares not claim that any consider
able number Of the leading men in his par
ty, from "Barstow and the Balance" and
the Arg0s, down to the Pick d, Cad, or
up to the President and Cabinet and
Washington J1aion-down to Postmasters
and others holding Office under the admin
istration, hold the same sentiments of the
Republican Platform; they dare not pro-
claim it il they do. The tabling of the
resolutions Of instruction to our members
in Congress, by our Senate in the Legisla-
ture last winter, is further conclusive testi-
mony that the party in power in the State,
is hostile to the Republican Platform, so
Far as the leaders are concerned.
We admit the honest and un-office hol-
ding portion Of the Democratic party, in
Guiding their respectable and ably conduc-
ed organ, the Republican, are favorable to
he Republican Platform; also, that theI
Platform is theirs as well as ours. The3
eaders Of that party however make wryl
aces, and it will be a harder task to drag
hem ON to it, than to build The edifce
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

| The LEADER OF THE CHINESE REBELS
The Rev. L. S. Robert, missionary in
China, gives the following account Of the
Header Of the rebels in China
His proper name is Hung, but he assn
med the title Of Thae-ping- wang, meaning
Great Prince Of Peace, after he started the
revolution. In 1887 some one gave him
a book on a religious subject, printed in
the Chinese language. For about eleven
years nothing was heard from him in rela-
Ition to his studies, but in 1848 he applied
to Mr.. Roberts to be baptized. As was
the custom with such applicants, Mr. Rob
erts required that he should give him
a statement in writings as to who he was,
where born, who his family were, and from
whom he had received his religious instruc-
ton, DC, DC, which Hung did, evincing
50 much wonderful knowledge Of the true
doctrine Of Christianity, that Mr.. r. would
not believe he could be sincere, for he dis
played familiarity with principles which
are not often taught to the heather, and
not knowing that he had ever had book,
he (Mr. R. at once rejected his applica-
ton, as one made by an imposter. From
this period but little is known Of him; but.
from the best dates we have itappears that
he retired to a small town in the province
OF Kouang-si, situated in the southeastern
part of the empire, and there he drew a.
round him q few adherents, when in 1850.
some Of tbs Chinese-tfor what cause is
not known--persecuted hin and his fellows.
who were then but few hundred strong.
To defend themselves they took up arms,
and, after various success over his enemies
at the close Of 1851 he found himself at
the head Of a large and efficient arnly.welI
equipped and differed and in possession of
some of the most valuable districts Of the
empire. From thence he has steadily adj
yanoed. never having single defeat, until
he fsat presant safely enthroned at Nankin
the ancient empire or the golden city of
the Chinese, having at his command a large
army, one hundred thousand Of whom are
at Nankin, while another large body have
advanced upon Pekin. Three-fourths of
the empire has fallen, and in not one sin
gle instance have the conquered portions
revolted, though in many cases he has left
10 garrison behind to protect his retreat,
sotiniyersal is the satisfaction which his GOV.
eminent has given.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
STRAYED OR STOLEN,

~ FROM the subscriber, at Potosi, IT
I'm June, bright sorrel COLT, 3 year
49,, and upwards old--has blazing laes
right ear gristle- and it hobs dowa D.,
head twistifed leftwards and is fast 10 u
neck--no shoes on the left hip which IS KNOX, e.
ed down very ittle--might be mistaken ra ~.
some other animal as the owner--Wlli pay re Il
sonably for his apprehension and dells ',,od
10. Halls, as nobody but the sobscrl9eYl G GT'
claim ownership. JOHN YAM "a
July %, 1854.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

C. We notice the people Of northern
Iowa are holding Town and County Mass
Conventions to express their disapproyal
Of the Nebraska and Fugitive Slave Laws.
The Clayton Co. Herald publishes lengthy
proceedings Of Mass Meeting held in that
County, on the 18th inst, at which candi-
dates for the Legislature and other offices
were chosen. Men Of all parties participa-
ted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

SELEcr ScHooL.-Mr. W. a. HoLMEs
will commence the second quarter of his
select school in Lancaster on Monday the
Sthof August Asa patron of Mr.. HOLMES
school, and having some knowledge of his
method of teaching, government and abil-
ltos' we freely and earnestly commend his
school to parants and children of village
aud country. We believe all who have
sent to his school are satisfied and viii con
tmue their patronage. His arrangements
are sufficient TO accommodate some twenty
more than he had last quarter. See also
his advertisements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

In Mr.. Benton's "Thirty Years
View" is found an anecdote Of Lafayette,
that on approaching the harbor of New
York, he made the umsophisticated inqui-
ny whether his servant would be able to
find a hack at the pier to convey his party
to the hotel; SO little did he anticipate
the national pageant which awaited his
landing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WITHOUT A RIvAL.--sloal's Medicines are
getting more popular than ever. Whether it
IS owing TO his honorable way of doing ba5-
ness, or whether it is owing to The knowledge
displayed in the compounding of the NELL
cines, one thing is certain, his credit is above
reproach, and his medicines are without a III
val for the purposes for which they are recon-
mended.-[ Kenosha Telegraph, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
ri AR Ed

July 2d--In Beetown, by w. A. Holloway,
Esq, Mr.. JOHN WooDs, of Wingvile, to Miss
MARGARET ANN MCKEE, Of Beetown.
Julys20--In P'atteville, by Rev. t. Dough.
ty, Mr.. CHARLES WILLIAMS to Miss MARCIA
RET WILLIAMS, all of the above town.
July 26th--By Rev. ohm Lewis, Mr.. JAMES
M. DicKERsoN TO Miss CHARLOTTE H., daugh.
ter of Nicholas MesSersmith, Esq.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Child KILLED--As the Madison stage
was coming into town on Friday afternoon,
a little daughter Of Mr.. Timothy Haley,
about two and a half years old, was run O
yer, on commerce street, and instantly xii
lea. The child was unperceived by the
driver until too late to avoid the accident.
n Mineral Point Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
BUTLER'S HOTEL,
EsattaysIEe. WIS.,

- HAVING purchased the stana - ),
Hill merIy known as "Atwood's ho't.' /,
The subscriber would respectfully ash 10. re :
share Of public patronage. HIS ro14 4boJr-
large and airy, and in every department ', .ya
tention will be TO consult the comlor an sta,ve
es of his patrons Good Stables and a''ep'.
0sters always ready. >. c,rpjsi-
N. B. Boarders by the day or week .,,as.
ed with all necessary conyeniehef9 q Co
BE rates. fal
Platteville, Nov 20, 1888,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

GAME LAw.-The Act amending the
Gene Law Of this State has just made its
appearance in the Madison papers. 1t chan
ges the time from the 18th of August to
to the 18th Of July, when it shall be law
fui to kill Prairie chickens, &C., quails,
grouce or prairie chickens, at any season,
except on their own premises.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Gg"The man who attempted to kill the
sheriff Of Clayton CO., while serving a pro-
erocess on the Mississippi steamer Henriet-
ia, has been missing since the blow was
given, and it is generally supposed that he.
jumped overheard at the time, and in his
efforts to reach the shore, sunk and was
drowned. \
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

GN+ Efforts are now being made at
Washington to prolong the session Of Con
gress. Cuba and the Sandwich Islands
are said to have something to do with it.
One hundred and fifty millions of dollars
is now named as the price of Cuba
T State Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

DUELIsT PUNISHED Messrs. Pepper
and Carlysle, two gentlemen Of Woodland
Kentucky, who were concerned in chaleng-
ing man last fall, having been prosecuted
therefor, have plead guilty, and been f.
ned $500 each, and disfrachised for seven
wears
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
The postage bill Increasing the rate,

&sT The postage bill increasing the rates
at first introduced by DR.. Olds, was laid
aside by common consent, and anotherone
presented, making no change under 5000
miles, but increasing therates over distance
while it requires all postage to be paid in
advance. This bill passed, and is the one
for which Mr.. Eastman Voted Milwau-
kee Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

J, IHoIERA'-We iiegret to hear, that the
c en- prevails at the east of us and near
" warren and in Lafayette county, Wis.,
oar friend Charles Lamar has lost nearly
all his family. DR.. A. p Ladd, of Shells
burg, is also dead, and we hear Of other
deaths and sickness Galena Adv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Iowa ELECTION. The result nc III
preaching election in Iowa. looks moro ~. ~
moro mo- doubtful as the content draws nearer =
ne once triumphant democracy in that Sat
nave received blow from the Nebrasla Hi,
me effect of which will be most plainly saa,,
at the polls. We shall not be surprised f. bear
OF me election of wing Governor. whie To-.
gisia,uTe' and one wing Cogressman.-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Our School LANDs.-We call attention
to the article on another page from the
Madison Patriot IF no other evidence
was wanting Of the culpability of our State
Administration, such a transaction, if pro-
we'd true, is enough to damn the whole con
Germ. We recommend every voter in the
State to read it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

GREAT WHEAT CoUNTY.-The Burr
Oak says that 100000 bushels Of wheat
will be raised in badge county, this year.
1t is also certain that there is thousands Of
acres that will yield from forty to sixty buh-
els to the acre.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

GgThe Indiana papers claim that a
majority Of those who attended the Anti
Nebraska State Convention lately held at
Indianapolis were Democrats. Col. LANE,
FL. L. ELLSWORTH, former Commissioners
of Patents, and j. P. CHAPMAN, Of "Crow-
ing" notoriety were present. THOMAS
SMITH, an old Democratic Ex-Member OF
Congress, presided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
That is, Of Slavery principles.
lw We predict now. and we wish tht

Gg-W We predict now, and we wish the
prediction noted, thatif the people Of the
State will send members to the legislature
next winter that cannot be bought up with
commissionerships to locate Asylems, or
Emigrant Agency, or Private Secretary
ships, to betray their constituents, and out
rage the best interests of the State, and
who have the nerve and disposition to fer
ret our occupation; condition Of thing
will be brought to light that will appal ev-
cry honest man in the State Morning
News (Dem.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

W A little over eighteen months since.
aile city OF New York sold block Of land
on 18th Avenue for 100000; now thew
propose to buy it back for 'sthe people, for j
$4,000, with 6 per cent interest from
June goth, 1854. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

a Dreadful Record.-Within four years
pact there have been over 1900 deaths
of violence at San Francisco, California,
Of which it is said that $50 were cases
of murder. For all this ocean Of crime, but
one man has beer. convicted by law, and
suffered the penalty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

-. - N q ! Union Convention in Vermont. the
party. 1A ~ 'iie new
4, - IL brooklyn the number of deaths from
'ioiefa lot me week ending July %, was 233.
Inc steamship Franklin, which recentl,,
ran On e The beach opposite Moriches v;lIasss
ME- NE aac Is considered q total wreck - 1,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

John Smith,the Mormon p.t,,.,.,,
bay;ra - a .9a.s lake oly on the 2ad Of MAY
wears. u nearly seventy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

RgWe give elsewhere the material
facts Of the final passage and substance Of
the Homestead Bill, which will probably
receive the Presidents approval and be-
come law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

II The important case of ssQUsRtEs,p in
the Independent .fmertean for which Special
Term of Grant Circuit Court was lately called
was not disposed Of, but kicked gu. for real
or pretended want of jurisdiction, and so
dId not become matter for record
What could be the use in our publishing, a.
mong the list of causes tried,a case upon which
no decision was made? Besides ,ssQuERIEs''wel
knows that we have all along tried to prevent
any pubic discussion of the matter, well know
ing that no benefit could arise therefrom, Ell
Their TO himself or others.
lnrespect to the second paragraph of ssQUE-
RrEs, 1--WE alluded,to him,the said ssQuERIEs, },
as being one of the Servants who assumes to
be greater than his master. 1t is well known
Mr.. EvERETr claims not to be The legal Co.
Surveyor he has not been a Citizen of the
state. deputy may be a nonresident, but
we think the principal ought to be resident.
We repeat again it is extremely doubtful
whether there be any legal County Surveyor.
The Supervisors OF Plattevile offer in the
American, reward Of $500 for information
of the person or persons who shot all 10 pie
ces the Guide Boards of that Town-promis-
ing to prosecute to the extent of the law any
person upon whaia guilt may be proven. The
penalty FOR destroying a guide Board ought
to Dc free transit over the Highway to Wan
pun, without any Gaide Boards 10 mislesd
from ne yvav-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Eg@The notice Of VIM. BUTLER, new
incumbent and proprietor of the Tavern
known as ATwooD's HOTEL,
Platteville, is referred to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

as he Scotch GIANT died on the I9,h
INST at Lsporte-ind. His remains were
taken to his residence somewhere pa,r
Cottage Inn. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

ETRev. $. w. EATON will preach in the
Congregational Church, Beetown, August 9th,
at Al O'Clock, p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Advertisements, 10 insure insertion in the
following number of the Herald, must be nan
ded in by noon on aturdaYs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

re Mr.. MORRISON BARTHOLOMEW has
the appointment Of Postmaster at New
California.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

clerks OF School Districts can now be
supplied with the new School Law, by apply
ng TO their Town Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

THE PAN HANDLE RAILROAD opened
This little piece of railroad, which crosses
two countries Che panhandle of Virginia, J
above Wheeling, was formally opened on
the 4tb
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Mr.. s. RowDEN informs US his potatoes
have been attacked with The blight or rot
he thinks the disease will be as common as ey-
er this year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

A Workn1en are engaged in building
! suspension bridge across the Mississippi
1t the Falls of St. Aptllanv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
Tr,e Freeuaeua of pEam5toxvoc.

The Manitowoc Democrat-( German) has
the proceedings of a pubic meeting III that
village on the 1st instant, at which the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed
Resolved, That henceforth we will know
no party but the party of freedom, no principles
or issue at the ballot box paramount to the
great principles Of human freedom as defined
IN the Declaration of Independence.
Resolved, That we are utterly opposed to
the further extension of human slavery into
the territory now free, to the admission into
the Union of any new State toerating Slavery
whether ii be formed from territory belongingto
Texas, Nebraska or elsewhere, and to the &C
curing of any new territory wherein slavery
exists, unless its prohibition foreuer shall first
have been provided for.
Resolved, That while we use all the law
tul and pcaceabie means to early ensure the
repeal of the Nebraska Bill and the reinstate-
ment ofthe original landmark of freedom, we
will steadily oppose all unlawful attempts TO in
tertere with Slavery n those states wherein it
now exists.
REMARKs.-The above precisely agrees
with our idea of the course every man in the
country ought TO pursue. 1t wontad any
longer to raise the old song of abolition to
irighten people from proclaiming such princi-
pies as the above it would be just as honor
able and just to charge man with Abolition
because he minds his own business and earns
his bread by the sweet Of his brow. The true
Abolitionsts of the country are those who
keep the negro question perpetually stirred up, by
tampering with the Compromises those who
profess to be abolitionis is effect far less than
those who agitate on The other side. S. A.
Douglas is the most successful abolitionist in the
Union, hehas done more for it ina few months
than had been effected before for years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

81 Lead is dull in New York al Ye6n-
ssed prices. Ga!eua still up 70 SO. so and
Spanish at 1925.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

W-J. R. GIDD1Nes, NJ. c., addressed a
public meeting at Providence R. L.. on the
18th.
Slavery was of course the topic. That
seems to be the eternal topic-since Con
gress has pulled up the gates Of agitation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
SELECT SCHOOL.

r. w. A. HOLMES will commence the
lYA Second Quarter of a Select School. al ms
residence near the Baptist Church, in the VII
lage of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

I'VE have received one or two num-
bers of the National Democrat, published
at La Crosse, by Messrs. LORD, formerly
Judge LORD Of Grant Co.. RoDoIPH &
LA DUE. 1t is a fine looking sheet, devo-
ted to Slavery extension, public schools,
Anti-Know-N othings, Cuba Annexation
and other political affairs connected with
La Cross and the thriving interests in the
beautiful country around it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31
III a N q A s ER,

on the FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST next.
N. B Particular attention will be given 70
those who desire to qualify themselves tor lea
ching. a.
Dated Lancaster. July 81, 1851. 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

dietary, we can see no hope but IN the e
lection Of Judges, whose deep CONVICTIONS
are known to be in favor Of State soYef-
eighty, and who have plenty Of combatlve-
ness to fear no issue that collision may
bring about. The present Supreme Court
are powerless before Federal Count even
though that Court should legalize the IN
QUESTION. Our Supreme Court IS a full
match for any Court Commissioner, altho'
it has quailed before Federal Judge!
Have not some of our lawyers the nerve
to stand up in this matter; We know the
press is universally open to them, and they
are the right ones to lay the matter bare
before the people. We know furthermore
that nine out Of every ten of them hold
similar views to what we have expressed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

Reaaarks-Yes sir, he will make bet
ter mark without State aid than with it,
Official favors and pay are peculiarly fatal
to the purposes, energies and marking abil-
tiles Of any young man Of Prof. DANIELS
abilities. Let him go it on his own hook,
and then the delivering of few temperance
lectures cannot excite animosity enough to
effect his removal, but rather act as aux
ilaries to his success in this region.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-31

gBProf Daniels, whose removal from
the post Of State ,eologist has been an
nounced and received with the deepest re-
greet by nearly all the papers in the state,
was in town yesterday. We are glad to
notice that his removal does not dampen
his arder in the least, and to learn
that he will pursue, with energy, the geol-
ogy of the state on his Gown hook. >
He has energy and talent that will secure
for him both name and fame, however much
the state authorities may attempt to crush
him. If life and health are spared him, he
he viii make bis mark in the world
Madison Journal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-07

ROBBERY rWELDoN-We urderstand one o.
the slespisg rooms at Whffeld's Hotel 10 Weldon,
was entered on Tuesday night last, by soms un
known person, and several articles Of much value,
stolen from young men who were occupying the
room at the Ilme Mr. John Wikns lost a valu able
gold watch, cravai, vest. and some money. We
have been unable to ascertain the amount Mr.
John d. Ford, mail agent on the WILMINGTON sad
Raleigh Railroad. lost two keys used for locking
the rnsil pouches, and Mr.. Crawford also mai
agent lest some clothing and other articles OF value
The perpetrasor OF the theft has not been detected
but we learn a servant employed at the Hotel ID
strongly saspected.- PsA~s6nrg Erprnas.