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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

IIt is said that Gen. Cass has in
timated that his synpathies are with the
National Democracy Of New York,
and that he will take an early opport u
nifty to declare himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

T9Between March and December,
1913, the House of Rothschild are re-
ported to have lost over $4,000 600 on
account Of the sudden depreciation Of
railway property in Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

a5The rioters Of Erie have to stay
at home. The moment one ventures be-
yond the county line, he is grabbed and
made to answer for his rascallties. On
Friday last, Mr.. Morton, wealthy mer-
chant of the Infamous town, visited Buff
falo on business. A warrant was i'm
mediately issued out and served upon
him as one of the rowdies who helped
in the felonious destruction of property
at Eaie. He was held to bail in the sum
of 1924 900, in default of which he was
clapped in Jail. Two other Erie people
were arrested in Buffalo on the day fol-
lowing, and committed in default of $l0,-
LOO0 bail.--E Cleveland plaindealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

CouNTERFEITs.-Arrests continue t.
be made in St. Louis, of persons char
ged with passing counterfeit $40 notes
Of the Rochester Bank. Al least halt
dozen of the rogues are in limbo
Galena JEFF.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

AMERICAN MINING CompANY.-We
learn that the above company intend
soon to erect two steam engines, for the
purpose of draining valuable mines in
the vicinity of Hazel Green. Mr.. j..
V. Philips told us yesterday, that he
thought one hundred men could be prof
itably employed on the works Of the
company near the Sinsinnewa Mound.
Their engine has taken the water off a.
bout thirty feet in depth, and very
large surface has been drained.
FGalena Adv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

I=The population of La Cross vii
lage in the county of that name, is 74G.
We are astonished at the growth Of viii
lagos north and west of us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

GERRITT SMITH IN CoNGREss. ter
rift Smith has spoken in Congress, and
three Correspondents speak of him as
follows: The first writes under date of
Dec. 20.
"Let the friends of freedom in the u
Mon and of anion for freedom mark to-
day with white stone. Gerritt Smith
has not only spoken-but though only in
brief outline, he has unfolded his whole
doctrine of the higher law and universal
liberty and what is more, he has been
listened to with earnest attention and
cordial respect, and has been answered
with manly frankness yet high toned
courtesy. The whole scene was an o.
men that the era of angry strife between
the Free and Slave States is closing land
that new era Of fraternal cooperation
in removing the only source Of Disunion,
has opened"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

THECINoINsArIR Ior.-The telegraph
explains in line, that the Cincinnati
rioters only intended to hang the Pope's
Nuncio, Bedini, in efigy. Those ares
ted were principally Germans, and be-
long to the Freemen's and Turner's So
cieties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09
EThe shinment off wheat from MiI

1.-THE shipment of wheat from Mil
waukee for 1852, was 428, 05l, or about
two-ffths as much as for the past sea-
son. Shipment of brickfor l852-701, :
600; for '53-3, 425, 900. The contrast
in the export of other articles for the
two years is not so great.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

Column, per annun, S3o,o6lk column, per an, $40
scoiumn, per annum, 1900 square, per an, s
Transient advertisements, OF IL lines orless, 81
ton. Business Cards OF lines or under ne an AZ
advertisements sent in without the n,ml err r,e
insertions indicated, viii be continued I'LL otherwise
ordered.
Those who advertise by che year. will be allow
ed Tour changes. ssss s
Legal advertisements inserted at statue prices
Notices or strays published four weeks, 81 rs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

1.-THE death Of Hon. B. Campbell
a member of Congress from Tennessee,
is announced from Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

EThe Vienna Lloyd publishes some
interesting personal particulars respec-
ting the Turkish Generalissimo. 20.
mar Pasha," the writer says, sis very
much beloved by the soldier, although he
conforms very little to Mohammedar
customs-among other things, openly
drinking wine at table. He has no hal
rem, but one wife, an Austrian lady
from Pennsylvania. He is perfect
gentleman, noble horseman. and an in
defatigable soldier"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

The FRENcH EMPERoR.-The fol-
lowing anecdote is now current:
When Louis Napoleon resided in Eng
land, previously to Louis Phillippe's de-
position, he was walking one day in
Trafalgar-square, with Sir Richard AL
ton; he stopped, looked round, and said
with sigh, sit grieves me to think
that it is my destiny to destroy all this
place. | am fond of the English, and
have much cause to be grateful to them,
and | will do it with as little bloodshed
as possible" He added, 81 shall be
killed by musket-ball in the streets of
London:n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09
EKossuth, in a late characterize
letter, has the following paragraph:

letter, has the following paragraph:
''As to my nation," said he, 81 de-
clare solemnly, that should we be left
forsaken and alone to fight once more
the battle of deliverance for the world,
we will rather choose to be Russians
than to remain subject to the House
Of Austria rather submit to the
open manly force of the Gear, than to the
heart-revolting perjury of the Haps-
burgs; rather be ruled directly by the
master than submit to the shame of be-
ing ruled by his underling. The letters
of force may be broken once, but the af-
lection of a MORALLY offended people to a
perjurious dynasty can never be restored.
Russia we hate with inconceivable ha-
tired: but the House of Hapsburg we
hate and despise.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-09

S57"0ur dear dear little boy who
uSnYhts in the mysteries of straight lines
pU' hangers, has been in the habit of
,"endlng Methodist meetings, where the
Preacher Feaeher worthily practices Lawrey
WI 'Sqo theory of extempore sermons,
"''n no other guide before him but the
pen scriptures. Jimmy was induced
= Trend, the other Sunday, to attend
."0Fch OF another denomination, where
~ ~ carefully written sermon was read to
n.y., n.y. segregation. On his return after
n M thought he broke out: ''lIa, that
M SSi GJ---don't preach out out of the
l NJ. Not out Of the Bible ?" eNo,
ale breaches out of a writing book ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

A correspondent of the Providence
! Journal thus narrates a visit to the Office Of
the great English newspaper:
Among many other famous places in
London, have visited the Office Of the
! London Times. To view the establish
ment, application must DE made by letter
to the manager. This dispatched a reply
was promptly received By post, and on tie
card was named the horr when the press
es could be seen in motion. Mr.. Apple
garth, brother Of the inventor of the
press there used, and for many years su.
perintendent Of the machinery, Yeiy
amiabIe gentleman, conducted me through
The various departments, freely answering
inquiries, end explaining everything as
we went along. Some idea Of the re.
sources aud ex.eut Of the Times chiee nav
be Ind from the single fact that upwards
ct $500 600 are pai1 10 The government
annaaily for stamps, penny, OF two cents,
being paid on each aurubef Of she paper
isausd. The daily circulation is 50, 900
copies. each ha'nber, including the saes-
PIGMENT, containing sixteen pages. Two
hundred reans OF paper are used every
day, each weighing from IS TO SO pounds,
making in ali from eight to nine TONS.
The quality Of the paper every one knows
who has read the Times. Each sheet
costs the publishers penny and hall, or
three cents, before it is printed. One of
the presses was put in motion at o'clock.
2. NJ TO print an edition to be sent off
BY mail an hour later. Twenty men were
EMPLOYED on the press, part Of them above
in gallary to supply paper, and part
below to receive The printed sheets as they
came out. The noise Of the machinery
was 50 great that IL was difficult in con.
yersatien 10 be heard. The number print.
ed IN hour is 1900.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
Wesleyan Female Institute.
'J'1E neA, s. skon Of This Institute will com

fyNHE neA, g. 'sklon Of This insitnte will com.
lueaee On the fiRSr Day OF SEPTEMBER.
All the Departments are /, charge OF exine
.lenccd Teachers and fdii cau,se Of thorough
Instruction is given in all the Useful an! oFna-
mental branches, usually taught in Female
Sem. inares of The highest esade And every
facility is afforded Tor acquiring complete
English, Classical and Polite education.
Professor Dryesprina will remain 10 ohargR OF
the Department Of Music aud hlodefG Ian
suages and the Success with which ne has
laugh, these branches for the last three years,
warrants the assertion, that pupils will here en-
Joy opportunities for Improvement surpassed by
no other School in the Valley.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIN 4 MONTHS.
Board, washing. use Of furnished
room, lioh,s and fuel, S55, 90
Tuition varies according 10 the class, from IL.
10 $50.
EXTRA CHARGES
Music on Inc Piano. with use Of Ia
s,fumcn., S25, go
+" Guitar, 5000
Vocal, goo
Modern Languages, each, 10 90
Dfawing and Painting, soc
Latin no extra charge
= sJ- Payable in advance, al the beginning
nf each session.
For further information address
JOHN WILSON, Principal.
July al, 1854
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
pie, or those contemplating marriage. By
WILLIAM YOUNG, M. D.

pie, or those contemplating marriage: By
WILLIAM YOUNG, M. D.
Lei TO latter be ashamed to present copy
of the HiSCULAPlUS to his child. 4 may
save lin from an early grave. Let no young
man OF woman enter into the secret obligations
OF married life without reading the POCKET
ESCJLApiUs.. Let no one suffering from a
hacknied Cough, Pain in the Side, restless
nights, nervous feelings, ard the whole train OF
Dyspepiic sensations, and given up by their
physician. be another moment without consult
ing he ISCULApIUS Have the married, or
those about to be married any impedmen'. read
this ltuly useful book, as it has been the means
Of saving thousands Of unfortunate creatures
from the vety Jaws Of death.
Q9s Any person sending TWENTY-FIVE
GEMS enclosed in letter, will receive ane
copy Of this work By mail, OF five copies will be
Sent tor One Dollar.
Address, (pos pad) DIR. WIN. YOUNG.
No. l52 Spruce ST., Philadelphia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
Live for Sometime.

. Thousands of people breathe, move aud
iive---pass off The stage of lie. and are
heard OF He more. 'Fhy : None were
blessed by them, not lire they wrote
hot word they spoke, could Be recalled
and so they re'ished 1Yil You thus live
ard die, leaving no nie,soiial TO speak o.
lie well spent IN usefulness and virtue
Live for something. Do good, and yon
will leave behind monument that storm,
OF tire eenn0t destroy. lFrite your namt
BY kindness, love and mercy on the heart.
OF those with whom you are thrown in
contact, and you will never be forgotten.
Your names and deeds will be as legiblr
on the hearts of your SURVIVORS as the stars
on the brow of evening.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
The Notorious Joaorir,.

The Placer California; Democrat thus
describes the death of this celebrated ban
dit after long pursuit by party o: Ran
gers, ssunder Lieut.. Byrnes:
They (tle bandits were encamped on
the bank of the Rio Conturs al its sink
They were mistaken as to the character
OF their approaching enemies--supposing
the Rangers TO BIZ mustang catehers-untii
Byrnes was within fifteen feet Of Joaquin,
TO whom he cried out, Joaquin, I have
got you at last Joaquin made 10 reply.
but Immediately mounted beautiful bay
mare, enc attempted to ride off. Capt.
by.nes shot at him. and several others fol-
lowed suit. 4 running fight now took
place; Muriati fetreated to high bank
three OF the men followed him his ami
NAL was very fast, until Mr.. White shot
her in the leg with his rife. which SO
disabled her as to prevent her travelling.
joaquin now dismounted, threw up his
hand, and cried out in Spanish, don't
shoot again--i am dead" He immedi.
a;ely fell on his face, and died almost in
simultaneously, having received at least
half dozen balls in his body. The 9th
ers were fighting in another direction.
Three-fngered Jack and three others were
killed, and one taken to Martinez, where
he was hung.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
Hints ON Fashion

"Let the women bare their shoulders a
little more or little less. it is, after ali
but a question--of modesty no--of en-
bonpoint.
"At the sea shore women battle By
themselves: they are clothed with a long
robe which conceals them from their own
looks but in the evening YOU encounter
at the balls these same women, Just sufli-
eiently covered to cause the remark how
little they are covered SO that they have
the appearance OF dressing to go to The
BATH and of undressing to go to the ball"
Monitor Of Fashion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
P O E T R Y i.
cHERIsHED TOKENS,


have bird--a lovely bird,
With saffron colofed wings,
And when the blessed morning breaks,
All, me how sweet it sings
He perches on the window, where
It looks upon the sea,
And oh his every note is soft
AS melody can be.
have tree-a scented tree,
Brought from far Southern bowers
And every month ii bears for me
A coronal OF flowers
Though fragile be that wreath it weases,
And soon Is bloom be past,
IT'S sweet 10 watch line opening leaves,
And love them while they last.
| have lute--a deep-toued la,e,
With chords of magic thrill
And when a, mig hi The buds are mute,
Aud Winds and waves are still.
Sometimes even by daylighl's houfl
1t sings, or Seems 10 slng
Such wild sad strains, I've almost thought
An angel touch'd lis string.
And haye--ah, me how little ptizid
OF all my cherished things
Hill in my bosom'o deepest mock,
A heart Of passion's s,fings.
have-no. no, have ii not
1t once was in that cell
Blu, now, fear, It's flown away,
Whitler--I NAV not lsii,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
KniCkerbockex BON Mots.

The June number of the knickerbockel
| Magazine gives the following, which are
good it not new -
"An cid chap residing here says cor.
respondent, who might be classed as of the
genius "Scalawag," who was too lazy to
work, but picked up living By pettifog-
ging and other means more or less eulliy-
ocal, was caught by neighbcr with rail
on his back, which he had just appropria-
ted from said neighbor's fence for firewood
Halo! you old scoundrel what are you
stealing my fence for ''' was the salutat.aa
he received from the owner. The old
fellow turned round, rested one end OF the
rail OH the ground, aud replied, without
the least embarrassment, Il amt such
almighty sight older than you are, you
meddling old fooll Then deliberately
I.shouldrring the rail, he carried it home
slightls the wrong track u
The following certificate outdoeS the
'"panaceas," 'Syfups," and Magnetic"
nos;rums which usually work such aston
ishpg miracles in the way Of cures upon
couceited and creduious people, Dear
Doctor, will be Ats years old next October.
For ga years have been on Invalid, uu-
able to move except when stirred with
lever, but year age, last THURSDAY, | heard
OF the Gran,culaf Syrup. botghi bot
tie, snelt Of the cork, aud found my self
new man. can run twelve aud halt
niles an hour. and throw nineteen double
somersets without stopping. T. $ "A lit
tie of your Aicumstotum Salve applied to
the wooden leg, reduced compound frlc.
ture in nineteen minutes. and is new COW
ering the limb with fresh cu,iele Of
white gum pine bark.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

A BRIGHT YoUTH.-"I was in company
the other night, number Of ladies being
present. when a young man proposed a
conundrum, which he said he had read in
the papers. 1t was this: Wlen is "a
lady not lady ?" There was pause--
give it up" said all round, when, to the
infinite horror of the whole party, the
querist exclaimed, "When she's little
buggy" Nobody laughed-some We're
demure. some indignant, and some ne
doubt inclined to scratch-the querists
face little. He was disappointed. Fumb-
ling in his pocket, he pulled ovt q paper,
which, consulting for a moment, he ejacu-
lated, 80 beg your pardon, ladies', |
made mistake. The answer is when
she is little saiky. | know it was some
sort Of caI,iage."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
Eeauticul Continent.

The beautiful extract below is from :!t.
pen of Hon. ~. S. IIilard:
Il confess that increasing years bring
with them an increasing respect for men
who dc not succeed IN life, as these words
are commonly used Heaven is said to be
place for those who have not succeeded
upon earth and it is surely trne that &C.
!eslial slaces do notthrive in the hot blaze
OF worldly prosperity. Ill success some
times arises from snPerabundance Of
qualities ia themselves good -fren, con-
science tcc sensitive, taste too romantic.
a modesty too retiring. will not 90 SO
far as to say. with living poet, that the
world knows nothing Of its greatest men,
BIZ, there are forms of goodness, or at least
Of excellence, which die and make no
s'gn, there are martyrs that miss tho
palm. BET not the stake" there are heroes
without ihe laurel, ard eonqaetor$ with
GU. tie tiiumph.i
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

SrRETcHISs THEIR LEos.-Mrs. Nicho.
last, late of the Brattleboro' vermont
Democrat, says that "the drinks are now
called ''leg -stretchers, in shat State. She
SAYS it is an everyday occurrence for some
passengers in the Stage coaches, while the
latter are waiting at the hotel; for the
mails, to say, II guess ] will get out and
stretch nay legs which always ends in
their having drink somewhere in the
hotel. She adds that it is perfectly as
tonishing with what unchecked ease and
frequency legs are now stretched II Yer
mont.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

CARPETS vs.. RLANKErs.--lr certain
township in New Hampshire, where little
is known Of the appliances o.! modern days,
young farmer had occasion to call on
the minister, who had just moved in from
Massachusetts,, and was shown into the
best ROOM When the miuister,came down
to see him, he found him sitting in chair
on the door-sill, with his legs oetside in
the entry. The astonished clergyman
asked him why he did not 60 into the
parlor. "cb," said he, Il was aleard OF
spiin' your blanket by treadn' Oh it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

TEE RreHr PLAN.--If you want to
serve humanity Effectively, den 'teommenct
sending tracts that are never read, and Han
mel shirts TIM, are never worn. TO Africa
but help the needy around you. II there
arc any old maids about get them hus-
bands il widows, console them, il pretty
gi,!s, please them, if pagans, preach the
true word to them, sir them up, twist,
suln, fly, boil stew or cook them into
something good. After tha;, look out for
the heather and other folks in "forelgn
parts"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

"PuNcn' on BoNNErs--The last num-
Der of Punch contains Il pictorial guess at
the distance at which ladies' bonnets will
be worn from their heads at the mex, re.
move. The tendency has been further
and further rearward and the next change,
it thinks, will carry them of the head en-
tlrely he represents the next fashion by
two ladies in fnll dress and bareheaded.
sailing along the streets, with footman
walking some ten feet behind, carving
the 6onnets on a pa,fer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
Nor BAn.--A irieni Of ours has OF,

Nor Ban.--A irieni Of ours has au
equal, undivided interest in charming
piece of personal property a brigbt-ey-d.
intelligent lii,ie girl of Eve sumuersi ex.
periencei tina. rejoiees in the meme Of
Alice. III the family is servant ci,l
whose horror is rats, end who, CHANGING
on one of the ng.tailed animals In the
cellar makes most no-Chinese stampede,
shouting "ra,y !" Alice sleeps In a crib
50 low that, placing one foot On The inside
Of It She eal easily spring in. 4 few
evenings since, her mother was attending
her 70 bed, when she SAID 'Mamma 10
you know how get to bed quick ?"-
No WIS the reply. Eel" said Alice,
in great gee Il step Que foot over the
crib, and then say RATS and scare myself
right in" iany five-y ear olas can beat
that trot 'em out Ciereland Herald.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

o. An exchange says That's New York
er has just been fined five dollars fol kiss
ing lady against her will The court
that imposed the fine ought to be hooted
out Of the halls of justice. It's all nom
sense to talk of kissing a woman "agains,
her will. 1t don't stand to reason i,
amt natural it can't be done The la d y
that was kissed against her will, and the
cat that wouldn't eat cream, mus. belong 10
the same imaginary museum--they amt
nowhere.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
BowERy Buoys IN A SouALL.-A GO

BowERY B'Hoys IN A SquALL.--A cou-
pie of Bowery b'hoys being caught in a
thunder squat in the bay, Tom, who was
very much frightened, said to his com pan
ion in peril--"I say Nose, can you pray ?"
|"Not Bit was the answer. What"
says Tom, can't you say no prayer of no
sort3" Not word" was the lseonic re-
ply. "Then," Gays Tom. Something
must be done. and that DID quick
n Y Mirror
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07
GREAT ExCsTEsraENT!
Unriyalled Exhibition
~ ~ ~ ~ 4

= F 6 . 9 . 9:
The Chinese ChupA arr, in port wits 4
cargo or hore Cariosities, Which
NOW rCpauce Great Excitement
~. the Mind of the reuple
fI'hE .sscriber would respectfully announce
i Y. the citizens Of Staunion and Augusta
c,,unty, that he has on hasd very large assert
men. III Fancy Articles, consisting in part as
foilows;- -
UudetsIseves, French Worked Collars. Chem
lselts, Ribbons; splendid assortment OF White
and colored Kid Cloves, Pic Net Cloves Hosie-
~, dill kinds Of Gloves, Laces, Gmps, Buttons,
etc.
ALSO,
A tesy Large assortment, of Clocks, Gold and
Silver Watches and Jeweiry, Zach as Ear
tinss, Finger Rings. Breast Plus. Watch
Chains and Seals, Ladies Cnain Hooks, and a
good many ether articles 30 numereas 10 usen-
ton.
He will also con.nte to keep al kinds OF mu-
steal instruments, Poke, Books, Trunks, Car
pet Bags Valieces Guns, Pisiols, ETC., etc.
lie also keeps great variety Of Wall Papetj
: Window Blinds. fne Screens, Bordering, ETC.,
e,c Wall paper from 12l cts. 10 3 90 PER
bolt.
As MY Goods have been bough; id the cheap
est and best markets, sud mostly for Cash, am
sure that can sell them little cheaper than
the cheapest store in S!auatnn.
NJ B.-parasols Faus AMI a good many
hummer articles will be sell al cesl
Give hin call aud judge for Jourselves.--
.ie will lie size to give general satisfaction.
MASON UERSH.
June a6. lS5t.--S. e. NJ. cory,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-08-07

WESTWARD Ho 1T is stated thst a
company from the State of Maine have
recently purchased 1000 acres o. land III
Wisconsin, for the purpose Of cultivation
and improvement, and pay So per acre,
or 5000, 900. This tract Of land is prip-
cipally in Grant county. 1t was entered
in 1885 by a son Of the Earl Of Butte. who
is now British Consul in Egypt.