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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Future AgifasIOra-The Com
6fScf

The repeal Of The Missouri Compromise
is stirring up the fires Of anti-slayery more
deeply than even the most prophetic States
men anticipated. The following anti-slave-
ry organization has been established at
Washington. It indicates as uncompro-
missing determination to meet the slave
holders not only on the plains Of Kansas,
but in all the Territories. We publish the
most important artic les Of this association.
Francis ?. Blair, one of the vice Presidents
is native of Kentucky, and for fourteen
years was the head of the Washington
Globe, the most powerful democratic jour
nal ever existing in this country. 1t was
the cherished organ Of the old jackson par
ty. It is among the extraordinary signs
of the times to see his name to such a pa
per,which contemplates the most thorough
movement that was ever star
ted in OFF country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
Passage of the New Postage E.axv.

Mr. Olds' bill for increasing the rates of
postage, has passed the House, by vote
Of l04 to 81. It provides for
/. An uniform rate of fee cents for
single letters conveyed less that 800 miles !:
2. Ten cents for single letters for all
distances over 800 miles;
3. Double, triple and quadruple letters
except such as are from foreign country,
shall be prepaid. After the first Of Janu-
uafy, 1855 such prepayment shall be BY
stamps.
This is march backwards and one which
when the people get chance to speak will
be seriously repro7ed. Cheap postage is
one Of the demands of the age-an integral
and inseperable part of republican illstittl-
tons. To obtain it, and therefore facilitate
communication between distant sections.
and to promote the intelligence, no means
honorable in the national legislature, should
be left untried. As the first step, the obi
Gus .fraaalsing priuelege, now so grossly a
bused by members of congress, should at
once and forever be abolished. Let the
mails be relieved of the loads of eratuitous
matter by which they are now loaded down
and the Post Office will become selfsus-
tanning branch Of government, even should
the present rates Of postage be retained.
Among the ages we are sorry to see the
names of most of the Representatives from
this State-Wentworth and Washburne
included land two Of the Representatives
from Wisconsin-Macy and Eastman.
| Galena JEFF.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
For the Grant County Herald.
Ansl-Ne DFasE4a Meeting

a large and spirited meeting of the freemer
Oh ftazei Green was held on the afternoon 81
tile alh, to appoint suitable number of dale.
gates, TO attend the Madison Convention On ~ !
iS!h. twas composed of men Of the t,ro
.eeadlng political parties of the State and from,
tne earnest lone, and determined rnana ~.
mlen characterized the proceedings thereof hereof
cis; One pre- present must have come to the con-
~, mat the participators therein daenl,
,el, ana meant what they were DOM, dsepiy J,
;nao aeelaed determined movement entered
mo so,ely from deep-seated conyieione 81 -
res 70 lnelr country, to themselves and the sa
oi s., impulses of patriotism. 'o-
1eiegales; we're seiected as
9AMuEL CULVER JEFFERSON CaawFonD5
LAGOS SHoTwELL, ". H. HEM1up, ~
pLVEa RIcE, EZRA DoRmaN
Has, 60 80. LIBERTAS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
INSTRUMENTATION.

Notice te preedings OF an Anti-Ne-
braska medngst Hazel Green, to send
delegates to til Madison Convention q
18th JulH If delegates are sent
at all, let lo 0 them 90; let every town
in the conn lend set, and then let the
balance of b people go to watch them.
We cannobuch for the proceedings at
Madison uhss the people are there
We've ,oAith in the old stays who have
heretofosappointed themselves to play the
devil wi the peoples wishes, rights and
picayuns The people must be there,
else, theame old song and resolutions
and broa platforms will be erected to
tumble ,wn as before. It will be nc
bogus al Il if the people go there, but if
S. M. Bob. Beriah Brown and the like,
are allow to run at large, the entire ma
chine wibe pregnant with mischief.
We hts other Towns will initiate Ha-
Eel Green There is no need of calling
ID appointing delegates. Let
every one that is able to spare the time
and meanslet those that don't go, furnish
means for sth as do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
seasoa-wheaf-Crops Generally.

Our home readers know better perhap;
about the weather and prospects for crops
than we do, so they need not any infonna
ton we are capable Of giving. Our dis
tant readers are merous-nany send the
HERALD off to friends, and thereby com
municate printed information about the
country, rather than write about the same
in letters. For such we present asumma-
ny Of items gathered from observation ant
other means Of information, in reference tx
season and crops in Western Wisconsin.
Wheat is our staple farm product of the
grain kind; probably it will always be the
best grain for cash the farmer can raise
It certainly receives most attention, per-
haps from its liability to occasional or par
tial failure, but oftener, extraordinary yield
under favorable seasons and circumstances.
About all other grains there seems to be
less interest taken, since their failure new
er happens, and since their abundant yield
is most as certainly fixed as seed time and
harvest.
When We speak of the wheat crop in
this northwest region, we designate the
kind-whether spring or fall aoheat be-
cause farmers SOW largely of both The
accidents Of season, varieties of seed, and
times Of planting being SO varied or oppo-
site, it is proper to add words of qualifca-
ton when we speak Of wheat. There may
be failure Of one of these crops and hea-
Wy yield of the other; both may do well,
but failure Of both seldom OF never hap
pens. Our farmers, therefore, have dou-
bic opportunities for raising wheat over
those situated where only fall wheat can
be raised,
Up to about the first of June the wea-
Their was never better for spring wheat
Then commenced frequent rains and be-
tween times since, the wanmest DAYS, and]
1ights too, we have ever known in the
country. The weather for the past month
las certainly been none Of the best for
healthy and heavy crop of wheat, though
armers do not yet complain, except Of
ONE appearances Of rust. We are expec-
ing all the time to hear complaints Of va
lous kinds though. The latest rains were
ccompanied by strong winds and excess
I've heat after showers, causing fall in
ONE fields--not seriously however. There
oem now to be indications of change of
Saturday it is many de-
rees cooler, and the elements above are
OF so uproarous. All may yet come off !
ell with spring and fall wheat
The fall wheat escaped all catastrophe t
nd appears all web, 4
The past month of heat and showers
as Just the time for corn. We never saw h
etter prospects. Tor corn--and weeds Il
Oats, as usual, will be heavy crop: SO Is
Ill potatoes aud barley. q
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
EarRsR kshpiez nents-Me chan les
wants OF the Country.

There is demand, exceeding all ability
to supply, in several kinds of agricultural
implements. A deficiency in the supply
Of Reapers, Threshing Machines, Mowers
and Drills is more than probable. Over
$50 Of these useful implements have been
disposed of in this part of the State and
the supply at the manufacturers is about
exhausted. Mr. D. R. Burr, chief agent.
informs us he has disposed of some $50, 900
worth of Reapers, Threshers and Grain Drills
since last year, and that he could sell $l0,-
900 worth more if they could be had
We do not think there will be any ma
terial deficiency in the supply Of wagons
and ploughs,-emigrants generally bring
them along also, scythes, rakes, harness,
harow-teeth, &c. The demand at present
is rather for mechanics to repair such i'm
plements.
The country has received, within few
months, an accession Of farm population
equal to 20 to so per cent, and in many
places so to TOO per cent. over what it
was The oalsse Of any exhaustion Of farm
implements is easier to account for than
remedy we fear. Other articles in dailv
use, besides implements Of husbandry, must
fall short of supplying adequate demand
from the same causes-a sudden and gen
orally unforeseen increase of farm popula-
tion.
Such deficiency in farm implements and
mechanic labor will be protracted and bur-
thensome; such articles and mechanic la
Dor will be dear for months, perhaps wears
and agriculture must afford less profits.
The remedy proposed is, for each farm
er to use every reasonable, honorable and
truthful means in his power to induce me-
chanlcs to come here from the east, locate
and invest their industry, capital and skill
to supply this demand for their products
All we need do is to represent fairly and
truly the extent of our wants and our abil-
ltT to pay them high remuneratinp rates
tor mechanic wares and labor. We can
better afford to pay rs per cent. dearer for
plough, wagon or reaper than to risk our
money, risk transportation and loss bv fire
md otherwise, and send east for the Same =.
The present supply of farm implements
Will soon wear out, and new ones must be
lad. The remedy again is, send for me- .
'hanics. You see the miserable economy
n sending your money out of the country :
or implements and wares, while ali the !
raw material foE making them is abundant
md cheap here y
There is cost of transportation too, It's
ar better economy to induce mechanics to
move here, than to send east for their pro-
tucts, made Of eastern raw material and
9ay transportation besides Let us then t
'dopt domestic policy and be independ t
mt, so far as farm and mechanic industry |,
3 concerned, Of eastern lands and work o
hops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
Nebraska Appointments.
Washington, July


The Union officially announces the fol
lowing combinations by the Senate: Gen
Butler, Of KY, Governor of Nebraska
Thomas B. Cummings, Of Iowa, Secretary
OF Nebraska; R. Harding, of Ga, and j.
bradley, of Indiana, Associate Judges; E.
EsTABRooK, Of Wis, District Attorney of
Nebraska; Mark W. Jared, of Arkansas.
Marshal of Nebraska; S. Reader, of Pa,
Governor Of Kansas; Davidson, Of Viz
ginia, Secretary; Madison Brown, Of Miss,
Chef Justice Of Kansas; Emery, of Ala,
and s. W. Johnson, of Ohio, Associate
justices; A. J. Isaacs, of La, District At
torney OF do. J. B. Donaldson. of Illinois,
Marshal Of do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
Circusses Generally.

We are no admirer of modern Circusses.
Their questionable morals, the loose and
thleTing troupes Of vagabonds, beggars and
thieves that generally accompany Or be-
long to Circus companies hailing from the
east, more than overbalance all favor thew
claim or deserve from the public. Their
very show-bills, proclaiming their perform
ance OF more than is possible and as doing
forty feats improbable to every probable
one, is sufficient to turn them and all they
profess into ridicule or contempt. THEFT
trespassing into the sacred Enclosures Of
common deeency and good breeding ought
to lead to their Punishment from the coun-
try.
ORToN's BADGER C1Rcrs.-What we
said above of Circusses hailing from the
east, applies in no respect to Mr.. ORroS's
Troupe, recently organized in Wisconsin and
whoperformedlast weekat Highland, Ian
caster, Platteyille and Potosi We speak
for Lancaster,-never saw civiler set of
men engaged in any business, no obscene
word or allusion, and no indecent act, di-
rect or implied from or by any of them
no vulgarity, swearing or perhaps
MIR. ORToN's total prohibition of the use d
liquor among his men had much to do III
regulating their morals. Not a horse ste
len nor burglary happened during THEN
stay IN this part of the State, so far as we
can learn. Withal, it bore the name Of
the best performing Circus that ever exhi.
bited IN these parts. We hope they will
come round again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

GECol. BILOXI, mail contractor for the
route leading from Cassvile to Mineral Point,
informs us he crossing at Platte River is in a
bad conditiu. He wants to run two horse
vehicle for the accommodation of travellers,
but cannot do so until bridge or some better
arrangements lor crossing is made. Can any,
thing be done for bridge there, where near
ly three-fourth, of the inhabitants of the coun-
ty are interested more or less
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

&c We learn from the Republican that
our Potosi neighbors have assisted Capt.
HoLrIDAY TO the means for purchasing a
Steamboat, to be held by joint stock
The boat is to make regular transits be-
tween Potosi and ST. Louis, and interme-
date points. The Republican says, "the
rates of freight should be as near as posi-
BILE to those of Galena boats, thereby secu-
ring large trade shipment with the in
land merchants who now go to that port.
The spring trade at Potosi was uncom-
monty heavy; the warehouse erected last
winter appears to have attracted an over
gorge o. farm products and merchandise to
that place for shipment and storage; and
more extended accommodations are requi-
red, and should crops come in well we be-
ieve the trade viii double, perhaps triple,
another season.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

%The valther has been excessively warn
for some tim Last Friday, the mercury was
up to $50 INST of the day, and some sayit has
been up to so. The only relief was an occa-
sonal shove the nights were nearly as warm
as the days,he only weather any thing like
comforta blegeing O. mornings. on Saturday
the atmosphre took favorable chahge, aho
we think til Re will not be relapse,
NOT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
New York. July Ii

AN0W loIh3 Ju1y Isl.
HEAVY FAILURE.-Messrs. R. and G..
Schuyler q Co., heavy dealers in Railroad
stocks, failed to-day. Liabilities estimated
at $75O,O00.
This failure will be a great calamity, for
the SchuyIers were interested in the con
struction of more railroads than any other
firm in the Union. They were called
"Railroad Kings" In this State, they
were building the Mineral Point & War
rem, ILL.,, railway, and Racine & Beloit
roads. We fear that their failure may
stop the progress of these roads. The
Schuylers have also been the leading men
in the Illinois Central. They are also In
terested in theChicago d Milwaukee and Mil
&Watertown roads butnot toa sufficient ex-
tent to interfere with there progress Mil.
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

IS Several houses. lots aud farms
have changed hands at Lancaster within >
week-at prices TOO tempting for former
owners towithstand. If building materials
and mechanics could be had, Lancaster
N'auld be showed ahead This summer re,,.
considerable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

~ We see it stated that our Member
IN Congress, BEN c. EASTMAN, notwitll.-
standing his knowledge that Wisconsin
pays a heavy surplus into the Post Office
Treasury, voted for Olds' Bill to increase
the rates OF letter postage TO cents. ItI
may be true but we don't believe il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
ng-The Money Market has been dec

ggThe Money Market has been deci-
dedly tight during the past week, and
there is no prospect Of a let-up until after
the 4th. The State pays off 100000 Of
its debts on the first Of July. The Gov
eminent pays million and a quarter for
interest. Most Of the States having pub
lie debt pay their interest on the LIST, so
that although the market must be sensibly
relieved about that time.
The Bank Statement shows that con-
traction is going on in loans and discounts,
and that the supply Of specie is likely to
be maintained. There has been some APP
prehension that we should lose so much
specie as to create panic, but we can see
no ground for such fears. The Banks are
moving cautiously, and their strength is
likely to be increasedin disbursements from
the Sub-Ireasury.
Demand loans are moderately easy at
7 Der cent-first class paper sells at II to
Is. Currency comes in for redemption
pretty fast, but the Banks generally are
sound. The rates for uncurrent money are
without material alteration Ihompson's
Reporter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

DEATH OF FATHER RITcHIE@Thomas
n Z distinguished as the editor of the
Richmond Enquirer and Of the Washington,
Union, died on the Sd instant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

Is The sale of personal property adj
Ver'lsed BY WM- --HoRvrR Esq. 10 take
pace on lst # August. is postponed to
TUESDAY, the 18th Sept. next. See adssr-
tisemenr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

THESoUTHERN W1scoNsINB. R.-This road
is now sure thing. Milwaukee will vote
100000, on the 9Th inst. The Common
Council of GAINESVILLE, have done all that
was expected in subscribing $4,000 in
aid Of the Southern Wisconsin Railroad
Fifty thousand dollars Of private subscrib
tons have also been pledged. The condi-
tons Of the subscription are a consolidation
between the Southern Road and the Mil
waukee and Mississippi Road Milwaukee
Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

C,o:NsNEcTIcUT.-The House has passed
the Dill nullifying the fugitive slave law !;
ans a,so $. fpondemnatory Of the course persued BY
Mr- loucey, IN the e. s. Senate. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

HE MEXICAN TREATY.-On the So
100000 appropriation, Eastman and Wells
We're missing, and did not vote. Macv
voted Tor it. 1t passed the House bv l03
ayes to 62 nays. Mace, Of Indiana, voted
for it Milwaukee Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

ls The fare on the Richmond and Pc
tersourg (Va.) Railroad has been raised to
SIX cents per mile. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

The WHOLE CAUSE OF IT. The origi-
mating eaase Of the great excitement in
Clayton County, Iowa, in which Mrs. Pol
~ Ann Shoots cuts /. figure, is contained
in the following among the list Of premi-
ums offered by the Agricultural Society
there:
''For the healthiest and best looking ba-
by, less than one year old, either male or
female, six silver teaspoons with the child's
name engraved thereon"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10
Constitution of the Union Emigrant
Society.

Whereas, by the repeal OF the eighth
section of the act for the admission of Mis-
souri, into the Union, the Territories of Kan
sas and Nebraska have been opened to the
of slavery, and
Whereas, it is now apparent that an eff
fort is to be made to propagate and ex-
tend that institution over this continent, to
the same, and to secure to its
votaries the entire control of our govern
ment now and at all times; and
Whereas, such attempt is contrary to
the spirit of our constitution, a reproach to
free institutions, and dishonorto the age in
which we live; in the counteraction there
OF, we the undersigned do associate our
selves together by the name and title Of
The Union Emigration Society; to be 10
Gated in the city of Washington, D. c.,
subject to the followingrules and regula-
tions:
Any person may become a member Of
this society on subscribing to the constitu
ton and paying to the use Of the society
the sum of one dollar and shall continue
member SO long as he shall continue to
pay such sum annually.
ARTICLE ".
Any person paying the sum Of one hun
dred dollars shall be an honorary president
of the society for life; by paying the sum Of
fifty dollars he shall be an honorary vice
president for life; BY paying the sum of
twenty-five dollars, he shall be an honora-
ry director for life; and by paying the sum
of fifteen dollors, he shall be a member for
life.
yRTICLE V.
The moneys Of the society shall be ap-
propliated to promote such emigration into
the above named Territories as shall be
oppoed to the introduction of slavery iotn
the same, OF, if slavery shall be intro
|duced, as shall be in favor of repeal
ing all laws tolerating the same, and
also for the promotion of all objects
which, in the judgment Of the directors,
are best adapted TO prevent the extension of
Slavery into aay part Of The continent
noev free: ProUided al,oays, That nothing
shall be done by virtue hereof in contrayen-
tion Of the Constitution of the United
States, nor il conflict with the existing
laws Of the land.
ARTICLE VII.
Societies auxiliary to this society may
be formed in different states, countries
cities, and villages of the Union, and in
such case the officers of such auxiliary So
ciety shall be eroGcio members of this So
ciety.
Washington D. c., May 20, 1854.
JOHN z. GOODRICH. (of Mass pres'dt, !
FRANCIS P. BLAIR, Vice Pres'dt.
TRUMAN SMITH, (of Ct)
T.. d. CAMPBELL. (of Ohio.) =
BENZ. PRINGLE, (of N. W
DANIEL MACE. (of Indiana) "a
A. TRACY. (of Vermont) g
PRESTON KING. (of N. W
G. BAILEY. Cd. C.)
r.. w. LATHAM, Treasurer.
c. B. ADAMS, sec'y, and Corresponding sec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

Iz3The mail contract advertised to be let for
route leading from Lancaster via. Beetown and
Charlotte to Wyalusing was not let we think
There has been no account of any ones re-
ceving the contract, though several proposals
were put in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

re There were seven deaths by cholera
at Nashville, on the 21st.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

EPropertyI impr owed and unimproved, is
changing owneisnlps rapi dly and at fair (not
extravagant or ictitious) prices. We regret
to see os many Of the generous old pioneers
pulling up stakes to go where there are fewer
mills, markets, schools and churches,-but
such is their destiny. There must bepioneers
or there never would be far West to go to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

Milwaukee MarRef.-July bosns3'
/ .l3al.l5 for club spring. Barey 3 " rbc
RYE. 75asO. Oats 32a34i Corn, 4ia's'
Americas news, being unfaNerable, ths 4''l-
t1ons Tor wheat viii be lower.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

Washington, June "a.
Chas. W. WEIGH ESD. has been appoin-
ted Acting Sec'y Of the Navy, during the
absence Of Mr.. Dobbins.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

CHOLERA. disease has broken out
at Independence, Mo-, in its most malig-
nant form. Twenty-Five deaths had occur.
red in short time, mostly Of citizens.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

G@ The new Postage Law passed the
House Of Representatives, butwe hope win
not pass the Senate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

New HAMPsHIRE.--Butterfeld, the ed
ltor OF the Patriot, Nebraska, has been bea-
ten by Hawley Of the Reporter, for the of
flee of State Printer Elk.
Our Telegraphics have mispelled the
name; it is HADLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

MAINE. The wings of Maine have nom
mated Isaac Reed for Governor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

STATE PRTNTING.-The bids for the State
FIlntlng, for two years from the first Of
January :, next were opened at Madison on
Saturday last. We understand that some
ten or twelve bids were received, of which
the lowest was that put in by Mr.. Dens-
more, Of the Kenosha Telegraph. We
presume that the contract will ACCORDINGLY
be awarded to him Milwaukee Sent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

-. - | iis Panama Railroad has paid i
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-10

HE FUGITINE LAWN the u. S. SEN
ate, on the 21st inst, Mr. Rockwell presen-
ted memorial signed by over 1900 eiti-
zens Of Massachusetts,, asking the repeal Of
the Fugitive Slave Law. Mr.. Dixon. Of
Kentucky, wished to have the subject de-
bated, and the memorial was laid over.