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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
For the Grant County Herald.
CENSUS on 1850.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 2, 1854.
MIR. Editor-The "Statistics of the United
States'' or "Census of 1850" being a quarto
volume Of more than thousand pages has Just
been published and delivered. After the i'm
mense expenditures of money, and the delay
Of two years and six months longer than was
necessary to publish work of that kind, the
people had a right 10 expect at least, as much
accuracy as is possible to attain in work OF
its magnitude and details. The appearance of
the book is nothing extra, but considering the
obscurity 10 which it is destined, it is well e.
nough. My first impulse on the receipt of the
book was to turn TO "Grant County," which
did with that pride and expectation which
always experience when my mind dwe!ls upon
that portion of our State, Judge then of my
mortihc alton to find that there was no footing
TO the column Of figures denoting the number
Of inhabitants, and on looking over the names
of the towns, | found that out Of the sixteen
towns of which the County was composed in
1850 only ten were named, and that Potosi,
Reetown, Cassville, Patch Grove, Lancaster
and Waterloo were entirely omitted On foot
ing up the column Of figures indicating the
"Aggregate population" Of the County, it a
mounted to only 9,107, being 1902 less than
the actual population of our county as shown
BY table of this same book, p. cxiv. under
head of Population of States, Counties, &C.
How many ether errors or lies the beck con-
tains the Lord only knows My belief is.
that il is one whole fa'sehood from beginning
10 end. Ii is foul libel on the true state OF
the country, and disgrace 10 the American
people. ! would vote TO make J ohm Rogers
bon fire Of it TO prevent perpetuity Of its her,
estes.
Annexed | send you 4 copy OF the Grant
CDuO,,. Oh as contaipo3 IN fhis 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

E-The gold deposits at the Philadelphia
Mint for the year amount TO $53, 900; and
for December, s4.50O,o0o. The excess OF
receipts OYER exports to foreign countries for
the year, amount to $3l ,000,0 900
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

A rumor was current in the City
of Mexico that letters had been received
from London, by The last British mail
pa cket, stating positively that secret
treaty had just been concluded between
England and Spain, for the emancipation
OF the slaves in the Island of Cuba. A
mong those we'll informed, this report
was confidently believed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

TBaowN & LAGRAvE at Cassvile pay tn e
highest cash price for Furs, Deer Skins and
Hides, as will be seen by their advertise ment
nevt week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

Ex-senator DEWEY is suffering from an at
tack of Neurolgy in the face, and it is thought
win be unable to take his place at Madison for
some time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

New STATE OfrIcEs.-On Monday
last, at 10 o'clock at noon, the following
State officers elect were sworn in:
Governor-Wm. A. Barstow. 1t,
Governor-James T. Lewis. Sec. of
State-AIexander T. Gray. State
Treasurer-Edward H. Jansen. Comp
troller-Wm. H. Dennis. Attorney
General-Geo. R. Smith. State Super
in't-H. A. Wright. State Prison Con'r
A. ". S:arks.
The following appointments have been
made in the various offices
Private Secretary to the Governor, for
the present, George P. Delaplaine.
Dep. Sec. State, John w. Hunt.
Deputy Treasurer, Daniel NJ, Sea-
yer.
Librarian, Augustus Kruer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

EThe Timber Agents are notifying
Lambermen that they will be expected
10 pay for al cutting on the Public lands.
Stevens Point Pinery, 2lst inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

ns-J. M. Day, aged 37--probably Jack Day
formerly of Grant county, Wis, is noticed by
the N. Y. Tribune as among the late deaths at
Stockton, California.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

aJMr. Story who was SO fully muir
dered by the rioters Of La Sale OH the
10Th inst, was well known in this Stale
from his connection with the Fox river
as one of the Board Of
Public works. He was man of up
right character and benevolence of heart,
and had a large circle Of friends Burr
Oak.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

n77The Kenosha Telegraph proposes to pub
ish Daily paper. The Weekly is certainly
one Of the ablest conducted papers in the State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

DFWe exclude large amount Of valuable
matter this week, TO make room for the Gov
ernor's message.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

IThe Dubuque Claim Case has
been argued before the Supreme Cour,
al Washington. II excites little interest
here Dubuque Trib.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

Es@A crazy old lady came to Lancaster last
week Says she is from Patch Grove, and
calls her name Carpenter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

G5sThe BALL at F. H. DOMAINS will be
resumed on tomorrow evening. Fare, ST 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

CRY BaNE OF RAorxE.--The Racine
Advocate says that the bank has gone
into operation, the first days deposites
amounting 10 over $4,000. and the second
TO more than $4,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
Cleveland Jan. 6th

Erie Rioters ajudged guilty OF con-
tempt, and ordered Imprisoned. Defell-
dants reported fled. Marshal and pos
Sc gone 10 Erie. Erians excited and
threaten fresh outrage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

Wanted-A BOY about 10 or !! years OF
age, at the HERALD OFFICE, to learn the prin-
ting art.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

Toll bal. inTreas'y. Jan. ], 1854, S57, 1876 AS
The estimate of the Sec'y Of State,
of the probable amount, to be drawn
from the Treasury during the present
year, for the general expenses OF the
State, is stated at Sl47,2l0 70. The
means applicable to meet the same, are
estimated as follows
State Tax (six mills on the dollar) $4,000 90
Arrearages due from Counties, 1882 "A
Miscellaneous, 1856 90
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

1t is sufficient for our purpose, without
going into Il calculation, to present this
statement to the public, but particularly
to the Virginia Legislature, to enable them
to see from official facts that the more ra-
Pidly Western Virginia is opened up the
greater the amount of revenue paid from
this section and from such facts to mr.
que that money expended in improve
ments in this portion Of the State yield as
much, if not more revenue. in proportion,
than improvements in the Eastern part Of
the State. We never did believe that her
railroad stocks would yield dividends 5uf-
6cient to make any improvement Of much
note. Hence any argument drawn from
this source is, in our opinion, faIlacious.-
The truth is about this with regard to the
" leading lines" there is great desire on
the part Of all concerned TO realize sudden
wealth from them, and every other inter-
est is cast into the shade Now, there
can be no question that if those who are
30 fearful Of reputation will advocate and
support a liberal system of improvements
in the West, it will do much TO avert the
dreaded evil as our figures fully prove :;
or, it is equally certain that the revenue
So every county in Northwestern Virginia,
into which puzzle improvements have
penetrated, has increased il. like ratio with
the county Of Lewis.
We are speaking alone of the land tax,
and here it may be remarked, that many
lands on the Commissioners books in this
county, cannot be purchased for double
their addressed value.
1t may be asked what has so increased
the land tax, that it is now more than
double the amount it was in 1910, and
this, too. after Lewis county has furnish
ed territory to form the county of Gilmer
almost the entire of Upshur, and por-
ton for Braxton and Doddridpe. The
answer is ready. 1t is the improvement
made within her limits, by means of turn
pixies, and good roads, and her revenue
would be still further augmented if she
had additional improvements.
We submit the facts here presented, to
the members of the Legislature, and ask
them as sensible men, if it is overland
ded justice to be appropriating millions 10
the &c leading lines and nothing to the
North West. Our citizens have to bear
their share of the public burdens-it is
but right they share also some of the al
vantages, and we impress it upon Western
members to demand, as they have right
to do. some appropriations to this section
of the State, or so far as their votes are
concerned to grant nothing to the East.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

AcoU1rTAL OF OwENs.-The trial O.
John T. Owens for the burning Of Lewis
store house, last week, resulted in his &C
quittal by the jury, who returned vcr
dict of not guilty, without leaving the
box. We learn that noHe prosequi wa,
proposed in the other indictments, but
was refused by Judge Camden, who sal
upon the trial. The only witnesses
against Owens, we believe, were not in
attendance at the trial, and the Judge de-
cded that his own confessions, made be.
fore judicial tribunal could not be used
as evidence against him.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

EE- We have received the fifth annu-
al report of the Board Of Visitors of the
institution for the deaf, dumb and blind
at Staunton. The number Of deaf mutes
during the past year, was 152, and %
blind, of which are from Harrison coun,
ty, to wit: Holdridge Chichester, Lour-
hama Chichester, Prudence Chichester.
Isaac N. Chichester, and Benjamin f,
Cunningham. The expenses of the insti
tuition has been 21,347 O6, and the re
ceipts $9l,373 al. An enlargement O.
the institution is recommended in orde,
to accommodate all,the applicants. We find
among the list of Professors and Teach
ers, the name of Holdridge Chichester o.
this county.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

aright,with discount only of a part which
shall never exceed the fourth part.
article 2. Those who have not served
FIVE years will only be different from the
, others in as much asthey will not dispose
of the proceeds of their labour, which
will be in trust during their apprentice
ship.
The Governor General, Pezula, has re.
fused to deliver over to the American Con.
sui. the American seamen imprisoned at
Havana.
Arch Bishop Hughes had arrived at
Havana.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

PRIZE VEssELs.-A correspondent Of
the Salem ( Mass.) Observer furnishes a
list of one hundred and fifteen armed YES
sells belonging to the United States, which
were employed to cruise against the COM
MERGE Of Great Britain in the war Of
1879. The prizes taken during the war,
number ,4O8. and were valued at $780,
853,5l6. The history of three of the
most famous of these vessels is briefly sta
ted rs follows: The " America" OF Sa-
lem, was truly fortunate vessel She
captured in the whole. twenty.six YES
sells, and the property taken and safely
got into port, amounted to ST, 100, OOU.-
The "Princo," Of Charleston, S. c., had
an engagement with the Endymon fri
gate, and killed &c Of her men. The
yorktown" Of New York, took prizes
worth at least a million and a-half Of dol
lars. She did not loose man during
her cruise, and was out thirteen weeks.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

EE Col. John B. Magruder, United
States Army, who recently sailed for
Europe, it is said, went for the purpose
of general observation, but particularly
to observe the military systems of other
countries and to compare them with our
own. With this intention, it is probable,
he will go upon the theatre of conflict be-
tween Russia and Turkey. The expert
ence of Col. Magruder in actual warfare,
acquired by distinguished participation
in some of the most critical actions Of the
Mexican war, will render his opinion not
only interesting, but of due Importance.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

BABY SHow-SPLENDID PREM1UMs-A
communication in a Georgia paper an
nounces the fact that the executive COM
mittee of the Southern Central Agricul-
tural Association have determined to offer
some very handsome premiums on Babies,
at the next meeting Of the Fair. This is a
new feature in Agriculture shows. The
first premlum--a silver pitcher costing
$5O-lS TO be awarded to the handsom-
est and finest baby two years old; the Sc
cond premium--a silver pitcher, costing
S25--to similar baby two years old :;
and $40 gold goblet for fine hand
some baby only six months old.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

EE-We copy the following excellent
articlefrom the Weston Herald. Although
the statement in regard to taxes is inten-
ded for Lewis county, the principle will
apply equally to Harrison, and with grea-
ter force to some other counties. We ear
ncstly call the attention Of our members
of our Legislature, and particularly those
from the West, to the facts here set forth
This section Of the State has long enough
been deprived of proper proportion of
moneys spent in internal improvements,
and to which she has 60 generously con-
tributes.
''Eacts from the I:ooord.,,
With view of calling public attention
to a portion of our State which has, hith-
erto, been TOO much neglected by Vir-
ginia Legislature, we publish the follow
table showing the amount ofland tax paid
by the county Of Lewis from the year
1OAO To 1919
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

A LUCKY MAN.-.We heard story of
a fellow who related his experience when
the Nahant Bank failed:
GAS soon as heard of it," says he,
''my heart jumped right into my mouth.
Now, thinks I, s'pose I've got any bills
on that ere bank I'm a goner. that's
a fact. So you sec, on with my coat,
and put for home as fast as my legs could
carry me-run all the way. So when
got there looked, and found hadn't
got any bills on that bank-nor any 9th.
er! l felt some easier"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08
.ooperg ClurIsgbur8 Re8lgtar
"Equul Rights and Equnl Lnws."
RG, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 1854.
"zhere are none so blind as those a0to woN'r
SEE

1t is said to be one of the popular
wiles of the cunning thief to Join in the
loud halo of "stop thief'' when close
ly pursued by the officers ofjustice, in or
der to attract the attention of the bvstan-
ders from himself. The editor of the
Parkersburg Gazette, we would Judge
from the following, has studied this popu-
lar dodge. In the last issue of that pa
per, we find the following:
Begging the Question.
COoper's Register, after lodging the
main points in our rejoinder to his de-
Tense of Mr.. Snodgrass' vote, says =
" The proper one to improve our rivers
and haroo rs is he who uses them, anu
that "this can be accomplished by laying
an impost or tonnage duty on the freight
carried by each vessel"
Now, unfortunately for this scheme, it
aims to affect commerce, and the Constitu-
ton imposes upon the General Govern
ment the duty of regulating that branch
of national industry-very wisely guard
ing it against local control or manage
tncnt. Such was the vie q Of their duty
and power taken by the Democratic Con-
gress of 1852.
But Brother Cooper begs the question
in issue between US. He started out with
the declaration that "UncIe Sam was not
the one proper to improve rivers and har
bors." He now says that outIays for
such work should be betrayed by "dutics
or imposts;" and who, play, but" Uncle
Sam has the right or the power to levy
"dutics or imposts" upon vessels No
one So, our friend has taken the back
track and has 10 look to "UncIe Sam" af
ter all. Candor is jewel, and Cooper is
candid.
We cannot for one moment believe that
friend Sterrctt is really no better verscd
upon the subject at issue, than the above
would seem to imply. lie must know
that the 10th section of Article I, of the
Constitution Of the United States, pro-
yidcs for tho laying Of imposts or duties
by the States, upon certain conditions ;
and the debate upon the adoption Of this
section of the Constitution, show that it
was Incorporated in that instrument for
the express purpose of enabling the
States to make improvements in their ri
vers and harbors. Indeed the very first
Congress a(tel the adoption of the Con-
stituton, gave its consent to several States
10 lay imposts upon commerce forthis OBJ
ject. The cities Of Baltimore, Savannah
and others, have raised & revenue in this
manner, for improvements, and if ourreco
lection serves us right, the first named CT
ty is still doing so.
We again assert that this is the only
proper way in which these improvements
can be made. No authority is given the
General Government to appropriate a
single dollar towards internal improve
ments, while provision is made for the
construction of these improvements by
other means. There are, also, other, and
scarcclysless potent reasons why the fe-
deral government ought not 10 engage in
these works but as we only desire, at
this time, to show the futility Of the rea-
soning of the Gazette, we will say nothing
about them now.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

~ We observe by the last Guyan-
dotte Herald, that Rev. S. Field, station
ed on this circuit of the NJ. E. Church
South. last year, has became associated
in the editorial department of that paper
Mr.. Field is writer of much ability, and
will be valuable acquisition to the col
umns Of the Herald.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

U. S. MINISTER'S TO CHINA AND Con
sTANTINoPLE.--It is said that information
has reached Washington OF the Hon Ro
bert McLane's (our Minister to China J
arrival in France. He has appointed
Mr.. Edward LIE Roy, of New York, his
private Secretary, who accompanies him.
Mr.. McLaue embarks on board the U. S.
ship Saranac, at Marseilles, in company
with Carroll Spence, Esq, our minister re-
sident at COnstantinople. The Saranac
will proceed to Constantnople at once,
and there land Mr.. Spence. Whether
the ship remains or goes on to Alexan-
dria with Mr.. McLane and his suite, will
depend upon the cxigcncies. Of Eastern
affairs on her arrival. If she remains,
Mr.. McLanc will take the French steam
er to Malta, and go thence to Alexandria,
by the British East India Mail steamers.
1t is Mr.. McLanc's intention to proceed
direct to Canton, and go thence to Nan
kin. He will then return to Macao, and
embark on board the Susquehannah, and
go with Commodore Perry to Japan in
the spring.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08
CONG RESSIONAL..
WAsulNCroN. Thyrs1lov Jan O

SENATE.--Hon. Albert G. Brown, sena-
tor elect from the state of Mississippi, ap.
pearcd and his credentials being presen-
ted, he took the oath OF Office, and took
his seat in the Senate
The chair presented report from the
Secretary Of the Interior, asking for an APP
preparation of $4,000 to pay the cxpen.
SEES of the Mexican boundary commits
sion.
Several petitions were presented in favor
Of cheap ocean postage.
The invalid pension bilI'wa considered
and passed
The bill for the relief Of the United
States troops who were sufferers by the
recent disaster of the Steamer San Fran.
cisco was considered, amended, and pas
sed
HoUsE.-The Speaker laid before the
House communication from the Depart.
mento the Interior recommending n
grant to meet deficiencies arising out of
the Mexican boundary survey which was
referred to the Committee of Ways and
] Means. The House then went into com
mittee on the Presidents message, and
Mr. Ethridge advocated the passage of the
Joint resolution Of the Senate authorizing
| the President to confer the title of lieuten1
ant-general by brevet for eminent servi-
ces.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27.
SENATE.--A message was received from
the President of the United States. trans
mItting report from the Secretary of
State. together with the correspondence
which has taken place with the govern.
ment OF the Papal States touching a mis-.
sion to the United States.
The private calendar was taken up. and
the remainder of the day was occupied in
It's consideration when the Senate ad.
Journed until Monday.
HoUsE.-The speaker laid before the
House communications from the Treasury
department in relation to the Chickasaw
Indians; from the Department Of the In.
terror with estimates for deficiencies for
salaries and incidental expenses connected
with the commissioners for settling land
claims for California and from the Com
missioner of Public Buildings giving an
account OF the contracts made in his Office
during the past year which were referred
to appropriate committees.
MONDAY Jan. 30
SENATE.-After the transaction of
VI AAloAAIuS OuSlneSS, the Spe-
clal order was taken up; and Mr.. Douoz.
las proceeded to comment with consider
able severity and bitterness upon the ''ab.
clifton confederate" whose names were
appended to an address published il. the
National Era on the subject Of the Nebras.
Ia -blll-being several senator's and rem
resentatlVes from Ohio and Massachusetts.
and others. When he had finisbed
Messrs; Chase, Wade, and Sumner adj
dressed the Senate on the same subject :.
after which. on motion by Mr.. Seward.
the Senate adjourned.
;, HousE-This being resolution day. the
House was almost entirely taken up with
the Offering of resolutions aud the in
production of new bills. Among 9TH
ers that were adopted. were resolutions of
inquiry in relation 70 the post Office laws
granting of land to the State Of Alabama
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

BALTIMORE AND ONO There
pre- now two trains running daily between
Baltimore and Wheeling; one leaving the
former city at in the morning. and the
other at 4 in The evening. Coming East,
they leave Wheeling at 8 Is A. NJ. and
3 80 P. NJ, and Cumberland AZ 8 80 A.
bf. and g p NJ,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

QUARTERLY MEEr1xG.-The Quarterly
Meeting of the NJ. E. Church South, COM
menced in this place on last Saturday.
1t is held in the Baptist church. The
Rev. Mr.. Vaut preached sermon on
Sabbath morning. better than which we
have seldom listened to.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

A Coop WAY OF HEAn1xo FROM HOME.
"A young man in California, whose,
friends had not remembered him as he
thought they ought, adopted the following
expedients He sat down and wrote
some half dozen letters to different per-
sons at home. inquiring the price Of
land and stock what he could buy a
handsome farm of 200 or 800 acres for,
intimaLing that he had large sums to in.
vest. and was very rich generally. BY
return mail he received no, less than Sc
ven letters, all inquiring anxiously after
his health, when he was coming home,
&C., and has received three or four every
mail since, including some very warn
ones from an old aud very cold sweet
heart.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-02-08

TIE New METHOD OF CURE.-We have
received little publication with the
above heading. which appears to be a
kind Of advertisement of the notorious
Laroy Sunderland, who pretends to cure
everything by ''nutrition." We presume
that it is one Of the numerous catch pen
ny humbugs of the day.