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awards had been made known wo;tad ~,
the little favorite; and through Mr.. De Graft.
OF Dayton, presented her with a LARGE ana
costly statuctte of our Saviour BLESSING lit
tie Children. This act was highly annIaud.
ed.
The following letter from Fanny Fern VA.
read - 80
Mr. J. B.. Paist-S Sir: In thanking you
for the compliment paid me, by constituting
me one of the committee to award the pre-
miurns at the Baby Convention, l would
also express my deep regret that my present
engagements will not admit of my leaving
New York. Nothing would delight me
more than to visit your beautiful city, which
| have SO long wished to see, and tho added
temptation you hold out, in the shape of ba-
bies, Is almost Irresistible. God bless their
little sweetncsses But how could choosei
l, who love everything in the 'shaps Of a
chiid-who believe that they are all who
are left to lis of Eden who never come into
their presence without feeling such as .
devout Catholic must have, when he crosses
himself before theimagc of the Virgin Maryq
How could / choose2 :. I should turn from
black eyes to blue, from blue ewes to prev.
from gray to hazel; Ishould be lsd5Naptiye
by adimpe, fascinated ttsa ring glet Chant
My dear, sir,I should bsas sbeaiI ISsl s. s
bee in ten acre lot Of full .Bi6wS
Please accept my best wishes fpr the
of your novel, beantifa aisd aara
terprise. 81 -
May the anatheniass 81 Snes disapSSS
mother haunt tie als ing 81 Waking II
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National Babv Show.

We find in the CincnDati Times, of Fri
day last, the following account of the most
remarkable Fair of this go-ahcad country,
held at Springfield, Clark county, Ohio, on
Thursday Of last week. It is 4 refreshing
change from the dry columns Of political
resolves and convention speeches:
Decidedly. he.greatest feature of this Fair
was tho National Baby Convention, which
took place Yesterday. 1t attracted people,
adults and babies, from all parts of the TN
ion. No less Than 10000 or $4,000 visited
the Fair to-day excluding babies, all Of
whom appeared to be excited as to the dis
play of innocence and infantile beauty.
The novelty Of the exhibition was itself suf-
ficient to create general interest, but to
this was added three. services silver plate as
prizes. The managers of the ashown aps
peared to be taken iaback at the interest ta-
ken in the affair. r4Fhey had supposed that
even their liberal premiums would not tempt
more than dozen babies or so, and had
made 4 arrangements accordingly. Ten
O'Clock yesterday morning convinced them
that they had nndesratedN importance of
the occasion."e Devoted mothers and doat-
ing fathers, with their little pets in their
arms, came pouring into tho Fair grounds,
each, no doubt, confident, of leaving it with
lanseof TIE prizes. A small ;canyass tent
had beea assigned % the receptaclespf the
entries, and; into that mothers, babies and
nurses Yara5 aShered by gentlemen, wearing
rosetteasupon their breasts. Soon there was
E"music within sazsE - s5tssES
a.Astbnished, probably, az finding them.
Eoo ,S1dofs,o, ~ Ek
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MISCELLANY,
FOR THE INDEPENDENT PRESS I
True Education.

True education is that training of the
mind which teaches us to do our duty in
life. 1t teaches us to be meek, humble, and
useful; never puffs up its posscssor with
pride, vanity or haughtiness, but enables us
to act with ability and prudence in any sit
uation of life in which we may be placed.
Or, in other words, it leads to the formation
of pure and moral character. An edu-
cation that does less than this, cannot be
considered true education. 1t is said that
the ancient Egyptians inscribed on their H.
brarics, Remedies for the diseases of the
soul )" and SO might we write on the doors
of our school-houses, "Remedies for the dis
eases of the mind, and promoters of the
morality and happiness Of society" As
.(Caroiinians, We justly feel proud of our Cd
ucational advantages; and rs patriots, we
arc n,daty bound 10 cherish and improve
them.
d Education is one Of those indefinite terms
which will admit Of almost any latitude
In its real Specification, it is a progressive
and never-ending work. The whole life
time Of man Is but movement onward; :;
I and we may readily believe the beautiful
idea, that through all eternity man will con-
tinue to increase in knowledge and advance
IN wisdom. . But it is not in this extensive
view that now regard tic term education.
For the present purpose, will consider it
merely as process for fitting the mind for
the business Of life not only for the accu-
mutation Of knowledge, but the acquisition
ofhabits of industry in preparation for the
importantduties and responsibilities of life.
This work belongs to the school-room.-
There thevmind is prepared for manhood.
t,5n process Of time, nature will develop the
full capacity of the body; but the mind is
not made Of the same material as the body,
L and cannot alone come to its full strength.
md capacity, It's nourishment is made; Of
n different matter from that which feedsa
body--it must have the aid and experis
OF other ninds-must have fasaSAsl(
s,res, rules and principles, and
them notify instinct, but by bal ; IA
1 s,great deal of thinking and a cI6ss appli-
cation Of the mental faculties. The school
book, the school house, and u polmas.
tA are three Important requisiu 6 train.
Ing thssmihd and in bringing but its powe,
snd energy. The mind. like the body, i.
Il shesWork Of the great Giver Of all things
itis theg;fk Of God, and exists ip all its gle,
q, in the poor as well as the rich.
poor are born with as good brains and M
J, ,eles IL the; Tich.' II knows no distiuctiof
only, isnlsaus Of development, and its edu
catis6ai polish. How glorious, then, to ed
ucate all and giyalto every one adyanta
esscssa tsas eauesation. az God has give,
81 Ssss ddd, 4 4 g 6 81, duff tos unfold th'
ppsss q aads spsepsfs fqr sesion ibis mos
Y llis. 9si sIs Il !.
sls pssssssd fsrthst Isou,d 81,
lsss & hs edacatpp Of girl
I lcb ale Nd dough ah
,I;s ;lll d skas "a oisId M d Il
ss11 sS "a
! pIssass ssd soa, aesd
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Selling Dry Goods


People generally think that it is a yerv
easy matter to stand behind counter and
retail dry goods; but weeks experience
in the business would convince tho cleyeresE
| man that it is MUCH more difficult and labo.
rous than the task Of turning grInustvr-
twelve hours per diem. The office of sales
man c,nhodies, in it's duties, necessity for the
shrcwdness Of a politician, the persuasion
of lover, the polteness ora Chesterfield,
the patience of Job, and the impudence Of .
aplckpockct. There are statesmen who make
it point never to lose customer. One Of
the gentlemen who is in a store in Chatham
street. not long since was called to show a
very fastidious and fashionable lady, who
" dropped in while going to Stewart's,nr s. some
rich silk clothing. Every article of the Kind
was exposed to her view--the whole store
was ramsacked- nothing suited. The costly
was stigmatized rs trsAhzy eyerything was
common and not fit fosa y. She guessed
she would 60 to. StewaftE The salesman
pretended to be Indignant. 80
"Madam," said he IN tone % injured
Innocence, ~ have a very. beautiful and rare
piece Of goods-a case which Idiyided with
MIR. Stewart, who is my brother-in-law, but
it would be useless to show it 70 you--it is
the only piece in the ety.H
"Oh, allow me to sea.it," she asked, in an
anxious tone, and continued, 81 have no in
tention of annoying you, or of .disparaging
tho merits of yor wares" NJ. -.
The salesman, who was now watched in
breathless silence by his fellow clerks, pro-
ceedcd, asif with much reluctance, and with
expressions OF fearthat itswouid be injured by
getting tumbled, to display an ancient piece
Of vesting, which had been lying tbastore
for five years. and WIS consiid dsrsdSp ~
saleable.E The lady examine a q
much. THAT was aptss& xEpd thstNas
worthy tsebe worn. 10y ia
|Fyardf sssss. y u: sssa' i ss7et
~o! eTSasytiSS shst is ysa9
aTheie," excamts VII Hi 'h;ingssso lsld
it up,ts !. knew you, would say that! Il.
Stayl stay !. don't bein so great bur-
ryT she cried-I1 give yonstNsns
Elinps:'h ..a n s;3sEse. a.
E hiadam,you insaR ne agaiAs ss|s =
Gut me OFF, id: - e9s
fnake. .ypa the deduct & sSyfS I:
twhi TequIc for It'd y J.
treal he fair shoppsl
Thessnlesnan, after sr1ast ~
the lady the vestiHg tof wI t6sy
vain sought to sets sffsl ili a :
the price. .aboss inlicste ils u e
the sale on nyesting and "a 2Arn6sSi1 "a
l$3st out of which 3t2 mt =
Ited to pay fer. s suppnGr .2of Tie
TEbest Of this brief tale 90 sdrx NJ ~ fs III te
3 jltold. The lady had .lisr oioal &nd
ono OF two Of her fkienifs.
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49, -N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

CHILDREN's PARTY.-We had the
pleasure Of seeing party of az children
together--boys and girls, between the
ages Of and II at the house of Edward
d. Holton. Esq, yesterday--the birth
day anniversary Of his oldest daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. were remarkably sue
cesslul in entertaining them. We have
not seen SO innocent and joyous com
pany in long time. Happy children !!
without care or anxiety fer the future
May you be brought 10 enjoy life not
only in childhood and youth, but be so
prepared for its yicissitudes of pleasure
and pain, that its retrospection shall al
ways administer to you consolation in lis
darkest and saddest hours.
BY the way, why do not parents rea-
lize more fully the importancs Of provi-
ding innocent amusement and healihfill
recreation for their children P Mil.
Free Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
TO MINERS.

A Ii persons intending to dig or mine up
n onthe following described lands, known
as the s.BUsHNELL LANDS" being the North
west quarter Of section twenty-six (2h), Town
four, north Of Range five west also. the north
east quarter of the south west quarter of same
section; also, the west half Of the northeast
quarter, and the west half of the southeast
quarter Of same section,-must comply With
the following regu ations:
No digging will be allowed inside of my in
closed grounds, except with my consent.
The first discoverer Of mineral shall always
be entitled 10 his range, SO far as it may run
on my lands, with twenty feet on each side of
his opening, by paying TO the undersigned the
oae-sirth of all The mineral he raises
All persons digging on my lands, are here
by required, in addition to a compliance with
the above, 10 work in a minerlife mannar, at
least three days in every week, unless preven-
ted by sickness or foul weather.
x failure 10 comply with the above rules,
shall forfeit all rights obtained 70 dig Or mine
by any and all persons, upon said grounds.
WV. COLE.
Bsetown, Nov. 10th, 1858. I3m20*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

Thor expended upon it. The facilities af-
,'i ly orr ineXhaustable water-power to
iefieU - 5os,nr 10 engage in manufacturing
r2is ~ must. al 10 distant day, render this
'. ..., one oi the most important that we pos
Oar mineral and timbered lands are a
is ,.. If wealth which cannot well be over
fs .pat,d Here, under a free constitution
rii1g all his rights, the landless may secure
r.eif home, and by unmolested industry
,a5,lv acquire competence. To crown all
rommon school fund is so extensive and
-.29neat. that the means of educating all, to
|. eme. is secured.
6gr country is at peace, and our prosperity
STATE is emblenaticai of her condition.
,.1idly increasing in all her resources at home
~ has made herself respected abroad and
,.s; with the first among the nations Of the
,-,6. The efforts of factionists and disunion-
+. have resulted in more firmly cementine
% bonds of union between the States, ans
,ce only served to demonstrate how deeply
ated is love Of the Union in every American
art We can now anticipate, with conf
ace that no organized effort will ever agaiT
made which may result in disunion.
For all these blessings we, as individual
a as people, should feel grateful to the grca
-eator of the Universe.
WILLIAM A. BARSTOW.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Madison, Japuary II, 1854.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
SO O. z &c e S.

G3~S. w. EATON and LADY, wish TO assure
their friends that their visit of Thursday az
forded them sincere pleasure, and that they
highly appreciate their favors--especially as
expressive of the generous kindness of tho c
among whom they dwell.
May the Lord, whose is the fitness Of the
earth, hess the people in their basket and
store and may they receive in their homes
and hearts His benediction of peace which pas
seth understanding.
Lancaster, Jan. 10; 1854.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

.nF REAL ESTATE.-NoT1cE is hereby
Y given to all concerned, that on the 4th
day Of February, A. D. 1854, between the
hours Of twelve Of the clock, NJ. and three OF
the clock P. NJ, OF said day, at the dwelling
house of Joseph Bonbam, in the town Of Lam
caster, in Grant County, Wisconsin, | will ex-
pose to sale al Public Vendue to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described real
estate of George Rossetter, deceased, to wit
One acre of land on the Northwest quarter Of
section Thirty-one, IN Township No. -Four,
Nortl. of Range No. Three west, commencing
at point forty rods south of the north-wesl
corner of said Section, thence south ten rods
thence east sixteen rods, thence north ten rods
thence west sixteen rods to the place Of begin
ming bounded on the north by Joseph Bon
hams land, and on the west by Section line.
LADIA P. ROSSETTER
! administrators Of the Estate of
George Rossetter, deceased.
January 5-h5 1851. [28-3tt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
STOLEN

TROM the subscriber, then in Freeport, III.
on the 9th or 10th instant, one POCKET
Book, containing number of valuable papers,
amongst which was-one Note for one hun
bred and fifty-one dollars (S15l), with about
500 endorsed thereon, executed by Fl. r..
Miles in favor OF b. b. Archer, or bearer, da-
ted Wyalusng July 9th, 1853. Also, oneNote
for 500 with S31 endorsed thereon, executed
by E. P. Finn in favor of N. G. Goldsmith or
bearer, and assigned by said Goldsmith to B.
B. Archer, dated about the 4th Of November.
1852. Also, one Note cf $40, with $50 en-
dorsed thereon, executed by N. c. Goldsmith
in favor of B. B. Archer or bearer, dated al
Lancaster, IN December or January, 1923
Also, one Note fer sos, executed BY S. A.
Stnrgis and j. w, sturgis, in favor Of B. B.
Archer or order, dated Gaeng, H., 18th, 5th or
18th Of December, 1853. Els5, one Note for
SIS, executed BY J. w. Sturgis, in favor of
Elizabeth Archer, dated about The 10th of May,
1882
All persons are hereby cautioned not 10 pur-
chase either or any of the above Notes, as
they were stolen as above stated, and will not
be paid, if presented. B. b. ARCHER.
Wyalusing, Wis, Dec. goth, 1853. [27tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

r5~.I DlGEST!'' such is the true meaning OF
the word EPEpSlN,' or of the two Greek words
from which it is derived. This is the significant
and appropriate title of the Tku DiGEs FLUID,
or GASTRIC JUICE, prepared by DR.. j. $. HOUGH-
ron, of Philadelphia, from the fourth Stomach ot
tie Ok tot the cuge of Indigestion aud Dyspepsia.
1t is Natures own remedy tor unhealthy Stom-
ach. NO art of man can equal its curative powers.
1t renders GOOD EATING perfectly consistent with
HEALTH. see the figure OF the Ok in another par.
OF this paper.
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LIST OF LETTERS
d" NEW STORE. +"

GANDEMAN MAIBEN, respectfully begs
y TO inform The inhabitants of Lancaster aud
vicinity, that he has purchased the entire stock
in trade OF George Maiben, and that he intends
selling said stock at very low figure for cash.
All persons indebted to George Maiben viii
have an opportunity of setting old accounts
at the New Store This intimation win short
" be followed BY description of articles,
with list of prices, which viii no doubt be
satisfactory to ali parties. Please give an ear
ly call. SaNpEMAN MAlBEN.
Lancaster, Dec. 81 1858 Ell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

MINERAL PoINT RAILRoAp.-We are
|. nd TO see our toWnsman Hon. Moses
! Strong among lis once more. He
J., been absent since the last of Sep
lmbeg on the business of the Mineral
! ont Railroad Company, o. which he is
Resident. We learn hat he has con-
glmmuted & contract with Messrs. r. &
Schuyler, Of New York, by which
/ sy agree 10 assume all the existing
auracts Of the company, and complete
D road including all its appprtinance
b furniture by the LIST Of January
Fj5, they receive their pay entirely in
fcok and Bonds OF the company, except
Il. IN lieu Of the Stock already sub
sdbed (about 1859 shares they are
receive sixty dollars per share in
'Oney 10 be paid by the stock holders
lho are TO receive certificates Of full
id Stock ($l00 per share on payment
sixty dollars per share including for
Ter payments. We understand also that
b bonds sy-ed by lie County to the
b. are to b5 used temporarily by the
sesSra. Seaaylers as collateral securi-
+, rot however 10 be Sold by them,
T. 10 be redeemed by the County 20
Z cancelled, as sron as the road is
: mFisied. - Mineral PIT. Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
w A Il RTE L.

At Springvile, Bad AK Co., Wis, on the Sd
inst, by Hon. VIM. F. Terhune, HENRY w.
McAULEy, Esq, late of Grant County, to
Miss REBEccA A. McCoNNELL, of the former
place.
In PlatteviIle, on the 29th Dec, by Rev. J.
J. Bayse, Mr.. OSCAR MoFFATr 10 Miss Ma
RY ANN SYMoNs, all of above place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
BOUNDARY GRANGE & FOR
NATION OF NEW TOWN.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
County OF GRANT,
EENHE Board of Supervisors of Grant Coun-
! ty DO order and determine as follows:
SEcTIoN ]. That all that district Of country
in Grant County, included within the follow
ing boundaries, shall constitute and hereafter
be known as the town of CassviNe, viz. F: Com
mencing at the southeast corner Of section
thirty -four (34). Town four (4) North, Range
five I5) West thence north to the northeast
corner of section ten (l0), in said township ;
thence west to the Mississippi river; thence
down the main channel of said river TO the IN
tersection of the Range line running between
Ranges four ca and five (5); thence north on
said Range line to the northeast corner OF
Fractional Township three (3), North of Range
! five ~ West; thence west to the pace of be-
ginning
SIC. 2. That all that district of country in
Grant county embraced within the following
/ boundaries, shall constitute the town of Mil
gile Commencing on the Mississippi liver at
the Town line between towns FIVE (5) and six
i(b), Range six (b); thence east on said town
line TO the northwest corner of section three
| (3), in Town five 60, Range (5) thence
south to the southwest corner of said section
three (3); thence east to the southeast corner
of said section three (3); thence south TO the
southwest corner of section eleven Oi), in
Town five 60, Range (5); thence east TO the
southeast corner Of section seven ~, in Town
FIVE (5), Range four (4); thence north to the
northeast corner Of section six 10y, in SAID
town f-'e 90, Range four (4); thence east to
| the southeast corner of township six (6),
Range four az; thence north on the Town
line to the County line in the Wisconsin river
thence down the Wisconsin and Mississippi
rivers, TO the place of beginning.
SEC. And that the place Of holding the first
TOWN 1eefinr in said town shall bn ut the hOuea
of James Humphrey
SEC. A. That al that district of country in
Grant County, embraced within the following
boundaries. shat. constitute the town OF
Patch Croue, viz. +: Commencing on the north
line OF section ten (10), on the Mississippi RI
yer. Town four az, Range six (6), running
east 10 the southeast corner Of section three
E(3), Town four (4), Range five CO. thence
north to the Town line between Towns four
E(4) and FIVE 10y; thence east on said town
line to the Range line between four (4) aud
five (5); thence north on said range line 20
the northeast CORNER of section thirteen l3),
in town five 60, Range five (5) +; thence west
/ to the northwest corner of section fourteen
(l4). same Town and Range thence north
TO the northeast corner OF section ten (l0).
same town and range; thence west to the
northwest corner of said section ten (l0)
thence north 10 the town line between towns
five 60 and six Coy; thence west on said town
line TO the Mississippi river; thence down said
river, to the place of beginning
SEC s. And that the first town meeting in
said town shall be held at the Red School
House, in said town.
ATTEST, WOOD r. BEACH, CIR. B. ST..
4t27] Grant County, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16

In Fennimore, on Monday, Jan. 9th, ANsoN
HAZARD, son Of Ben G. and NJ S. RUSSELL
aged months and II days.
In the town of Prairie du Sac, on the 2Gth
ult, Lucy ANN, wife of Epraim Pound, and
daughter Of Henry Cowell, Of Grant County,
aged 70 years and 3 months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
TAKEN UP

Thy tho subscriber. residing about miles
1 northwest Of lancaster: in the town Of
Beetown. about the 10th OF December, inst.
three year old BULL--color a backish roam
on the sides, line back, white face and belly,
marked with split in each ear. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, and take him away.
WM MILLER.
Dec. %, 1858. [26
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New Goods again!l
At
Alcorn's Cheap Cash Store.
CHEAP AS EVER.

s.The People rilI bstu Goods qobere they can
bag cfedp. "-Ths is a fixed fact, and as a con-
sequekce the subscriber has just returned with
second supply of wel-seiected Goods, adap-
ted to the various tastes and wants Of this COM
munity, which are now ready for the inspec-
ton Of the people, and will be sod cheap.
Low prices and the Cash principles are wor-
king rirht
To New CoMERs-I would simply say, one
call will convince you. Cd settlers are con
WINGED lorg ago. JOHN ALCORN. E4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-01-16
STRAY NOTICE.

HAME to the subscriber, on or near the 18th
I of September last, one dark red COW,
with some white under the belly, marked with
an under bit on the left ear, supposed to be 8
or Z years old. TIE owner is requested to
come forward prove property, pay charges
and take her away. MOSES HICKLfN.
Patch Grove, December 30th, 1883. T4t27