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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-08
For the Grant County Herald.
CHRONICLES.
CHAP. IL.

Now these are the things which diC
come to pass in the land whereof The
people are their own rulers seemingly
Albeit in deed and in truth they rule no
the mselyes, but are made bye-wore
and mockery by those who should bs
be their servants. Ii come TO pass that
in The chief city Of the nation where the
,rulers-were assembled together, one Ste
phen, (the same is he who sought to be
the chieiest among men in the nation.
arose and after this manner spake he IN
to them: Behold now the land which Ii
eth far tolhe westward. even as thou GO
est towards the setting of The sun, how
that there are no rulers therein, neither
are there any to make laws for the peo-
pie thereof. Now il is not meet thai
these days be, and moreover beseech yon
that the covenant which our fathers did
make--;he tribes OF the north with the
tribes Of the south concerning the
bond men AMI the DO II Wo-
men That there should be no more bond
age in The land which the Lord should
give unlo ns for an inheritance. be made
of none effect +; for there be many who
Toll not, neither do they spin, who fam
would take with them into the land viii
Their they 60 up to possess 1t bond'nen
10 be unto them hewers of wood and
drawers of water all the days Of their
lives. Now tnrasmnch as i, seemed good
unto them which did assemble here "a
soreiime that there should be no cities OF
refuge for The bondmen, whittier they
might flee from such as did Cypress Them,
hut be sent back each unto bis master,
therefore let us do likewise and make
do hold men in bundage forever.
| Now Stephen was covetous man and
sought to be made chief ruler over the
people, and said within himself in this
manner, shall be lifted up and exalted
among men, for there be many who are
waxen fat by means Of oppression and
these shall make me ruler over them =
and the thing seemed good III the sight
of many OF the lawyers but many there
were who strove against it, for they fear
ed the people; and many of the chief
priest and rulers did cry ont against it,
and it became noised abroad ali over the
land inso much that Stephen began 10 be
sore afraid and tretnbed exceedingly,
lest the people should lay hands upon
him, for they made images like unto him
and burned them, and he feared TO go up
unto his own people lest peradvennre
they should do unto him likewise. Now
the rest of lie acts of Stephen, and all
that he did, will they not be written liz
the Book Of Chronicles of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-08

Tie new NehsssIss sci eme has been
aosGdo.tsd. So Wasainetcn dispatches
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-08

DEFINING A During trial
for assul, and battery in the Police Court
on Saturday, a witness in answer TO a
question oi' the prosecuting counsel sta
ted, that her mother had only let The
privilege to a tenant Of using room
up stairs aud that her mother was in the
habit Of occasionally sweeping j; out. "
Counsel. we'll how often is OCCASIONAL
iy! Witness. Well every once and a
while. Counsel. Well, how often is
that! Witness. Why every now and
then. Defendants counsel. Well, about
len or fifteen times do you mean
that Witness. Yes sir, abont ten or
fifteen times. This terminated the mai
Ter, and the public need no longer re-
main in the dark as to the witnesses de-
fini'ion of occasionally. u Milwaukee
Seminal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-08

BoLp LEAp FOR LIBERTY.-Two con-
victs Henry Hoffman. and Henry Thorn
ton, OH their way to Auburn n. Y. State
Prison, to which they bad been senten-
ced for 10 years. escaped from the Gus
tody of the Sheriff of Rensselaer, county,
on the 18th instant. by Jumping from the
cars, on the Central Railroad. while GO
ing at The rate of thirty miles an hour
They were shackled. handcuffed, and
chained together, when they made the
Jump; yet tho the train was stopped
and turned 10 the spot within 5 or 10
minutes. no trace of the missing pri>o-
ners could be found. The Governor Of
iers IA reward of $3.50 for their appre-
hension or 1925 for either of them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-08

thus the compromise clause in the or
Ds'ance Is father 10 the compromise
s.-ase IN The constitution and Missau-
:. "a oo't promise results from both; and
III 'FFes ssGd .ss.oge me as founded in
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CONGRESS-FRIDAY.


SESATE-The Chair laid before the Senate communica-
ton from the Postmaster General in relation to the Phila
delphia post office.
Mr. Geyer introduced bill providing that the next ses-
sion of Congress shall the LIST Monday Of No
vember next
The homestead bill read third time and passed
yeas &c. nays H. The bill providing for the payment Of
the creditors of the late republic of Texas also read
third time and passed,
After the consideration of executive business few bills
were passed. and the Senate adjourned few minutes
past o'clock.
House OF REpREsENTATvEs--Mr May offered amend
ments to the Senate bill authorizing the Alexandria and
Washington railroad to extend its track through the Dis
trct of Columbia enable the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company construct branch to the Potomac op-
poste to Alexandria The amendment was adopted, and
the bill passed amended Sundry private Senate bills
were disposed of and fifteen of the private bills reported
last week from the Committee of the Whole passed
On motion of Mr. Bayly of Virginia. the chairman of the
special committee of inquiry into alleged corrupt practices
was instructed to furnish the House communication
received by that committee from BENZ H. Green, making
certain charges against the Hon. Thomas H. Bayly Mr..
Lecher Immediately furnished the paper which read
and special committee of appointed to inquire into
the charges made After the transaction of private bus
ness, the House adjourned.
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greater change in the multitude and the urgency of the
private interests which assa the government No person
who has been conyerant with public affairs here for the
last twenty years fail comparing the state OF things
at the beginning and the end of that period how
striking is the transition in this respect Formerly in
age simpler manners when the public expenditures
less the number places less the population Of the country
less the Reorganization of the capital less the ingenuity Of
sefinterests lessat such time Secretary eminent in
the legal profession, might without possibility Of reproach
suspicion of evil take charge Of private suits or inter
ests at the seat of He may do so now per
haps but that not clear it formerly was ana IL Is
easy perceive any distinction in this between what
BELTS another head Of department Nay arguments
of objection could be suggested specially applicable In the
existing state of society to the Attorney Geferal
However all these things may be- the actual Incumbent OF
this office in the magnitude and complication of the public
with which it is charged experiences that its
necessary duties quite sufficient task to the utmost
all the faculties and he willingly regards those
recent acts Of Congress- which have at length placed the
salary of his office equal footing with other public
offices of the class intmaton mt least that the
ernment has the precise claim his services in time
and degree those of the Secretary of State the Sec
rey OF the Treasury As the coroary of that principle
he proposes such notifications in the office as may
render it really and efiecaay, well in theory,
sponsible for the law business of the government
The thing in substance earnestly proposed by
Jackson in his first annual message 10 Congress December
g. 1929 and has been twice recommended to Congress by
later Presidents Whatever OF public utility seemed
then TO require change in this respect have the progress
vcon Of the proprey of presenting the subject to your
notice. and with appreciation to the notice OF Con-
gress.
have the honor to be- very respectfully your obedent
servant, O. CUSHING
To the PRESIDENT of the United States.
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THE CONTEST IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The two articles below from the Raleigh Standard will
give our readers some idea of the spirit with which the
democracy of North Carolina is prosecuting the pending
canvass:
'BRAaG AND VICTORY i-CnEERiso news PROM ALL
auAarERslWe have cheering intelligence from all quarters
in relation the prospects of Mr. Bragg The democracy
enthusiastically for him. and united upon him to
while there wings who win not support Alfred Dookery
Northampton will give her fayorite son between and
two hundred majority and Warren his native county, will
roll up for him such vote she has never cast before.
Brother bear in mind and emulate the zeal and
the efforts of your brethren in these counties and all
will be weyou will your maorities by thousands
Let us all determine of both the legislature
the goeeaor. Our adyersaries, satisfied that they cannot
carry the governor bending all their energies to
the legislature and they counting dvs
ions than their strength. Let watchwords be-
UNION, HARMONY, DEMooRAcy-cast all other issues and
considerations the winds The prospect indeed cheer
ing, provided we are true to ourselves
LET US STAND PREsIDEsr TRUE
Franklin Pierce, though citizen OF free
State yet noby saked himself for the constitutional
rights of North Carolina the slavery question lie has
been denounced for this, and burnt in efgy in the free
States and of his party friends in those
States desering him account of his fidelity to our
rights and interests under common constitution The whig
party in that region already utterly abolitionized Our
only hope is therefore, in him. and in the patriotic, Union
loving friends who still cluster around him.
james c. Dobbn of the first and ruest Of North
Caroinas sons is nsepaaby associated with Presiden,
Piercehc knows him. he condes in him. and he feels that
the rights of his beloved State emnently safe in his
hands.
The verdict to be rendered the Sd of August will be
either of condemnation approval of the of Pierce
and Dobbin What shall that verdict be? If for Dockey,
the wings of the free States and N take renewed hope
and courage but for Bragg the friend of the President
and of Dobbn it will regarded with apprehension by the
freesoes and sign of future security and repose by
true everywhere
Friends, hare not er-esmated the Importance Of
this crisis We appeal to to ork from this to the cleo
tono it that North Carolina does not follow the
ample Of certain of the States in opposing
President who has been faithful the great question of
slavery, to her vital interests and rights
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The ladies of Richmond and Manchester Virginia have
held meeting and formed society to be known as the
virginia Central Mount Vernon Association OF Ladies'
The object of the association to sufficient sum of
money to the purchase of Mount Vernon to be held
in trust by the governor of Virginia and his
such purposes shall be agreed and stipulated il tho
deed of conveyance Auxiliary societies areproposed be
formed in different portions Of the State and remit by the
lst Of November the moneys collected The association
of which Mrs Julia NJ Cabe is president and Mrs Rtchie
late Mrs Mowat is secrearyhas issued eloquent ad
dress o the Ladies of Virginia. announcing its forma
ton, and invoking their cooperation in eecting the in
teresting object undertaken by the society
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY a2, 1854.

of Pennsylvania authorized to receive
ons 10 this per, receipt for the
ny- Mr. G. JAMES, No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio, Is
our general collecting agent Texas
assisted by j. TnonAs J. T. bKsr, VIM IL. THosAs r. d.
YxIsEs, M l.. WisKaAs, A. L. CHILDs aud Dr. Wn IRVING
Receipts Of either viii be COED
yM ISRAEL JAMES NO. le2 South Tenth Phladel
phia is general travelling AGENT assisted by WIN H. WELD
IoHx CoLLss, DKxRss HAaairr, Jos Burros, Csc
Bu1ros Isaac NJ BopIsK, EDMUND w. WILEY WILLIAM l..
WArKRaAs, and GKoRes L. MCLEOD
~ H. Lewis, OF Montgomery, Alabama, Is our gen
travelling for the States Of Alabama and Tennessee as
sisted by O. LEWIS, and SAMUEL d. LEWIS
nlS- Receipts siher OF the above will be good
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CUsHING's REPORT.

Our first page is occupied by exceedingly able and
interesting report made the President by Attorney Gen
eral Cushing and by him communicated to the Senate.
In accordance with its suggestions Mr. Adams from the
Committee on Retrenchment in the Senate has reported
bill which is amongst the important measures now pend
ing in that body
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dent who enertans entirely different sentiments as TO bis
obligations and responsibilities need not now surprise
need the friends of the President feel any alarm as to
the effects of accompanied by such evidences ofT
cited feelings and views of public questions
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Conp<ess and render impotent the thousand eaptous
aut-6nders who have assumed that nothing important
would be done.
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JOINT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at III o'clock,
Prayer by the chaplain of the Senate.
The journal of yesterday read and approved
On motion Of Mr.. PHILLIPS the Committee OF the
Whole discharged from the further consideration of
the Senate bill confirm the claim of Dusuan de la Croix
to lot of land therein described which then read
third time and passed
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outon reconsidered in order that he might submit an
amendment ordering the various amendments offered TO
thai bin with the yeas and nays thereon be printed in
connexon with the bill but the motion agreed TO-
PASSED.
The following bills considered and passed
bill for the relief of Madalena Van Ness, widow OF
Cornelius r. Van Ness deceased.
bill to increase the salaries of the executive and nd
cary officers in Oregon, New Mexico, Washington, otah
and Minnesota.
A bill making grant of land to the State OF Iowa IN
alternate sections, aid in the construction OF certain
railroads in said State.
bill making appropriations to deiray the expenses oil
the Cayuse war.
JOINT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED.
Mr. PEARCE asked and obtained leave to introduce a
Joint resolution the relief of John Donne and son
which was read the first and second times by unanimous
consent and referred to the Committee of Claims
CLERKS COMMITTEES
Mr. EVANS submitted the following resolution; which
lies one day, under the rule;
Resoped That the clerks of the committees of the Senate
the date of their appointment except those who
duty from the beginning of the session.
On motion the Senate adjourned
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CARD! 1854 CARDt

DkOGRESS IS our motto With nev
L year''we" wish to adopt new meas
ures-measures commensurate with the timc
land which we trust will meet the annto-
baton ofalI
Our design is to make it distinctly known
that from and after this date that for all
purchases made Of 'as.'' by order or with
out cash in hand. unless time be exnress-
" stipulated for, We will on the first OF each
month proceed to render to. each purchaser.
without reference to how recent the mr.
chase may be, bill OF their indebtedness to
us. which we fully trust will always meet
with immediate attention. Our, desire, j.
to give every customer good articles at =
good fair cash valuation and in order to do
SO, we must have our bills paid punctuslly
II there are any to whom this manner Of
doing business is offensive. We do rot want
their custom. With thanks TO our many
kind friends who have SO freely ratron;z4d
us during the past year anda hope for their
prosperity. .sWe'' Remain.
With respect &c.
JAN LIST 1854. JOSHUA BEAL
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P. CAPDEvELLE,
SUCCESSOR TO +. NEYREY,

Laurel Street, beteceen L1fnyette 4
Third, Baton Rouge, La.
INFORMS his numerous customers, that
i he will continue the business as hereto
fore, he has just received an assortment Of
fine goods-consisting of Ladies French
Corsets. linen handkerchiels, fine cotton
stockings, black lace veiis, bridal wreaths.
black and white 6obinett, swiss edgings &
insertings Jackonett, do insertings, cotton
and linen laces, black silk do, black velvet
trimmings. silk and cotton do, plain, and
figured ribbons, black filet gloves, white l.
colored silk do, a large assortment OF per-
fumery. all kinds of combs and brushes
pocket knives and scissors, Wade & Butcher
razors. fine porte monies, accordeons &c.
All Of which he offers at moderate prices.
sept29-Y. 49,, b. n .s....
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GARD FoR THE NEW YEAR,

THE subscriber respectfully informs his numer-
L Gus customers, that he has this day associa-
ted with him, in his manufacturing, repairing
and Carriage Warehouse, Mr.. A. D. HEDENBERG,
who is practically acquainted with the business in
all its branches, and win take the personal man
agement Of the establishment, from this date My
old customers and the public generally, may de-
pend on having all orders in our line attended to
with the same promptness, that has always been
observed in my establishment.
A full assortment of Carriages, comprising every
variety and Coaches, Barouches, Gigs, and Bug.
gys, Harness, Z Whips, win be kept on hand Car.
riages built to order, and all kinds of Repairing
done in the best style. Plantation Wagons,
Carts &C., built and Repaired. Plantation Smith,
work Of every description attended e, also Balcony
and Cemetary Ratings, Of the latest styles, made
and put up. Our assortment Of Iron, win be COM
plcte Of every description, and our aim will be to
furnish every thing Pertaining to our business.
with promptness. and to the satisfaction Of our
customers. We confidently rely on the patronage
Of our friends. The business win be conducted
under the Urn Of ". =. runnard 1 Co., at NE old
established stand, corner Of Church and Main sts
Baton Rouge. i VIZ. TUNNAKD.
jan BY A. b. AEDANBER0.
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H +'f PRESENTS FOR
CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS
VARIETY STORE STREET.
Bet,ceen Lafayette and Church streets. I
~ Ration Rouge, La.
T HAVE just received complete assort-
i ment Of Toys of all description, dressed
and undressed dolls Of all sizes, and other
fancy articles consisting Of:
Furnished Wooden Work Boxes, n
China sets of all sizes, II
China vases Of all sizes,
vi China powder boxes.
f--# Glass Work Boxes, GA
.au.f Velvet Reticules. Il .
Mechanical figures, }
..at .,Jt Music Boxes, t-
Accordeons,
And other articles too numerous 10 men.
ton, all 10, sale on reasonable ter,os.
Dec. "a I'm. P. CAPDEVIELLE. Z
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WE WILL OFFER FOR SALE rs

WE WILL OFFER FOR SALE rs
w constantly after the 10Th ofs
December, 1853, at our well known g.
stand No. 159, Gravier Street, New Orleans.
The most choice selections of NEGROES
that can be found in this country.
~Purchasers may rely on not being
deceived in any servant we SELL
No brokers will be employed by US, as
Ethe profits on such negroes as we offer will
not justify the additional expense of broker
age. ..., d. M. MATTHEWS,
dec16-tf, - c. Nj. RUTHERFORD.
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Notice toCcntractors.

CyNFe q NE Baton Rouge, and Clinton
Pionh: Road Company
Barrow RouGE, Jan. 22nd 1854.
PROPOSALS viii be. received at This
1 Office until Saturday the 25th day OF
February next, 1854, to Plank ten miles of
the Baton Rouge and Clinton Plank Real.
in accordance with the specifications to
be seen at this office. By order ofthe Board
ian. %. ALFFRD SHIPPERS
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PLANTATION CLOTHING.
General Depot Of Plantation Clothing,
Nos. II and 10 Old Levee.

Corner of Cwstomhouse street, New Orleans
PLANTERS viii find at this establishment the
largest and most complete assortment of
PLANZA TON CLOTHING .-.
to be met with in the United States. They will find
it to their advantage to purchase their Clothing
ready made, as they will save thereby time and
money, and avoid all the trouble of manufacturing
at home.
WOMEN AND GIR1s' PLANTATION CLOTHING.
Warm Linsey Frocks. Heavy Cottonade Frocks;
Heavy kersey .oseys, used like mems jackets,
for protection from cold.
Cottonade Josey, do do
Brown Cotton Chenises.
MEMS AND 30 vs. WINTER PLAN7A TON
THING
Mems and Boys heavy Kersey Monkey Jackets;
do do Kersey PantaIoons;
do do Twilled Red Flannel Shirts;
do do Hickory Shirts;
Blanket Capots, with Hoods:
Scotch and pointed Wool Caps;
Heavy kentucky knit Wool Socks;
Black Glazed Hats;
White and Colored Wool Blankets;
Heavy Kersey, by the piece.
IlENS' and 30 vs. tSC.I11ER PLANYd TON
CLOTHiN
Denims and Log Cabin Cottonade Pantaloons;
Dennls and log Cabin Harvey Jackets;
Cottonade Vareuses;
White and brown Netting Musquito Rars
Hickory and Check Shirts;
Campeachy Straw Hats;
OIL CLOTHING.
Oil Cloth Monkey Jackets;
Oil Cloth Pantaoons;
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Court Hos4te ! Square Corner ct
AuaeKfCo ana St EeEiafnonA StS.
nation Ronge, La. x .x..aSa
UUUDz eGN and 0RNAMKNIAkE b,
~ snd paPsS hanger.--Would respeell ecall
ths attention. lof the citizens Of Baton 1oueeA Ard
81 the adjacent parishes, that he is now peepafed
To do III kinds q work that may be eusrusted 70
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac-
ton to those who will favor, him. He has nov on
hand : beautiful assortment of paper hanging and
win continue 10 receive all of the most beautiful
and latest fhshisn patterns at his shop. "a
ready 1T all times to attend to orders in his line.
~ Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed In the very best
style. jan17-y.
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Hat, Cap, l. Shoe Store. i
TNHE undersigned take pleasure in in
i forming their friends and the public
generally that they have just ,eplinished
their stock with the most fashionable style
ofarticles in their line, which they will sell
as low as can be purchased elsewhere, for
cash. Silk, Moleskin, Beaver. Cassimer
and Matilod Hats. Navy, Army, Mohair,
Silk plush, Cotton and silk glazed Caps.
for men and boys. Hunting, Calf, Kip an1
Laced boots. Ladies, Misses and boys Cal
tiers and Brogans. Also negro hats and
shoes A. N, BOOTH.
Nov. 1S-ly. J. w. QUIGGINS
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C.. A. HONS
GENTLEME1J's FURNISHING EToR1

IL fGyette Street.
A Ii the Clothing in this establishments
II made to ordes-of FRESH MATE
RAIDS md FASHIONABLE PIT
TERMS Of this fact, the public may feel
satisfied It is an economy to buy sucf
goods, in preference to slop shop work vend-
ed atwhatare wrongly denominated ''CheaT
Stores" The stock now on hand consists
in complete assortment of Spring and
Summer Clothing.-To which is daily be
ing added every thing new and beautiful.
~Gentlemen are invited to call and ex.
anime for themselves.
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FIELDING NUSsELaIAN
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
OF C0NFRCTIONkRIES

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds
OF CONPRCYI0NARIEX.
Conner Of Third and Laurel SITS. NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Ronee
HAVING this day REDUCED his prices
IL he is prepared to furnish all Kind OF
Z A ND at WHOLESALE and REr.rI. On
more favorable terms than can be had in n
Orleans; and having experienced W orhmar.
his candy will always be PURE and FRESH,
care being taken hat no "deleferio,s inere-
dient' is used in its manufacture. as is TOO
often the case with confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS aud from irresponsible houses.
He trusts that the trade Of this. and the
adjoining parishes, will give him their Or
ders to fill, which he is prepared to do to
any amount. having made arrangements for
the best quality Of sugar in market. and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his line.
September 7.-y... esy...s-.. =,sr.s 4