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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

60 - ssss -
JOHN ALCORN,
HATEFUL to the citizens of Lancaster
" and vicinity for the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon him since the arrival of his first
Spring Stock, and feeling encouraged by the
extensive sales, and constant calls for more.
that you are disposed to continue the same
he has again filled up, not with
MAMMOTH STOCK,
but with stock sufficiently large to enable
him to supply every man, woman and child
with every thing they need IN fact, it has be-
come proverb that what you can't get at Al
CoRN's there's no use in asking for any where
else.
We have every description of
FANCY & STAPLE DRY-GOODS,
the quality, quantity and price of which cannot
fail to please the closest buyers.
Our stock of
BOOTS & SHOES,
comprises every thing usually found in this
line, which notwithstanding the great advance
in this article, we are selling at our former low
prices.
We have good supply of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
for men and boys, of all sizes and quality, or
line, from our large stock of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES s. VEST
INGS,
or Goods for Mems Summer Wear, made to fiji
any form or fashion desired. Our knowledge
of what is needed in the way of
BUILDERS AND FURNISHING
HARDWARE,
enables US to supply those who want anything
in that line, with better article and at hover
prices than any of our neighbors.
We have large number of
HATS & CAPS,
and beautiful stock of
CROCKERY & QUEENS WARE;
and we have taken advantage of the present
low prices, to amply supply ourselves with a
large stock of
CHOICE
FAMILY GROCERIES,
which we will sell as cheap, wholesale or re-
And not forgetting the Ladies, we have bo'i
charming stock of
BONNETS s. RIBBONS,
# the Latest Spring Fashions, besides some OF
tho ..icest Dress Goods and Dress Trim
minps out With many other articles
wH1cu Tt1r AIDES WILL HAVE
but why enumerate? Uu.r Stol~ - lalse a.. any
carefully selected, with direct " tha aI
market; and our arrangements are SUM- "a
we shall be constantly receiving additions to :.
during the entire season thus giving purcha-
sers the advantage of making their selections
from stock fresh and new at all times, and al
prices uniformly low as quick sales and small
profits, is the motto of the Cheap Cash Store.
JOHN ALCORN.
Lancaster, May Goth, 1854. L27
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03
UNREDEEMED LANDS.
Office Of Clerk of the Boa I'd of Snpervisors

Office Of Clerk Of the Boa I'd Of Supervisors,
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN. 5
NOTICE is hereby given, to all whom it
may concern, that the following DESERT
bed Lands and Town Lots, sold in April, 1851,
1850, remain unredeemed in this Office Now
therefore, unless the taxes, charges and inter-
est set opposite each tract and lot, together
with the redemption fee, shall be paid on or
before the 1st day of October, 1854, in pursu-
ance of the statute in such case made and pro-
vided, the same will be conveyed to the pur-
chaser
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

NJ EW BOOKS.-Standard Poetical Works,
IN Fanny FERNS Port Folio, Little Ferns for
Fanny's Little Friends, Uncle Toms Cabin as
it is, and host of Miscellaneous Books. for
sale in Potosi, at BRISTOL'S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03
NEW GOODS in WYALUSING

f." R. MILES is now opening the largest
al and best selected stock of Spring Goods
ev,7r brought 10 Grant county. His stock con-
sists of every variety OF
Mems, 20 vs. & Youths Ready Madec Clothing;
CottenadeS. Ky. Jeans, Sattinetts,
Cassimeres. Corduroy and English Mcleskin ;
Domestic Goods, Of all kinds;
Bonnets, Hats, shoes and Boots;
Groceries,
Farming Utensils,
Hardware, Crocker,v, Glassware,
Clocks. Yankee Notions, and almost ev-
erytfdng in the way of
Lt1aies' Dress Goods, Parastls, &c.
besides ten thousand articles not enumerated.
All are invited to call and see for then. selves.
Goods will be sold as cheap as at any ether
House west of Chicago. H. r. MILES.
Wyalusing, Wis, May 18th, 1854.
a. P. s. The Ladies will bear in mind
WI purchase Bonnetts, Trimmings. &c.
from Mrs. Merrick's Extensive and Fashions
BILE Millinery Establishment, and am thereby
enabled to furnish at all times the latest styles
and fashions. [1oI Fl. r. M.
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New Harness & Saddler's Shop,

AT LANCASTEK, WIS.
THE subscribers, being O-vNYM
EAdA permanently located, and fls = HI
protesting to understand @Rgl1 SA q ID
ceived an extensive stock of materials of the
best quality. They intend to keep constantly
for sale, all articles in. their line; and TO all
work to order.
All work warranted to be as represented
They give general invitation to all, to call
and examine their stock and work.
uCash paid for Hides 81
d. R. Il J. WALKER
May goth, 1854. TAT
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MARTIN NTENHARDT,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
R0CEEeFES 81 PROVISIONS
Prairie Ju Chen. W1g

FT0aTfe dN Chaen, Vas.
F|hE people Of G. ant County, and the sur
rounding country, are informed that the
Nsigned has received his Urge Spring and
/ gnr Stock, and Will be adding to the same
\ n the arrival of every boat. He has eve
/ thing IN his line, and is determined to sell
cheap, and most likely cheaper than his
5hbors His stock comprises
gaT-white and brown, Crockery,
loiee, Hardware,
lea, Hollow Ware,
LlQUoRs OF all kinds;
b in fact every thing usually found in a
Poetry and Provision Store, which he is pre-
Fei to sell at wholesale or retail, at prices
'snit every buyer. TAO
pr He will also accommodate travellers. -
4 has large good barn, well filled, and an
Nentlye o'ter. NJ. NIENHARDT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03
Powder! Powder!!

DIFLE and Blasting Powder ;--a frst-rate
II, article. Just received, and for sale cheap
at the Peoples Store. D. T. PARKER.
June 10, 1853.
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Cash for Wheat.

VTHE subscribers will pay the highest mar
Il ket price, in cash, for Wheat delivered
at their Warehouse in Potosi.
81 MACKENZIE g. AUGUSTINE.
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DRUGS & MEDICINES,


WISCONSIN BLOCK, MAIN-sr.,
Potosi, wis.
% / HAVE now on hand the ny7sfEnr
~ greatest variety of the above A.LsakW3
Il mentioned articles ever bro'tetLzIzlw
into this section of the state, all of which are
offered for sale at reasonable prices, either a
Wholesale or Retail, and they are such article.
as are warranted to be the very best. AS
have located myself in Potosi for the express
purpose of carrying on this business, Country
Dealers will find it decided advantage to give
me call previous to sending their orders else
where (within one hundred milesl for any.
thing in the way Of
Drugs - prepared and unprepared;
Medicines--patented and otherwise
Books--miscellaneou and school
Stadonery-ruled and unru1ed
Lead dry and oiled;
n,9s-miXed and unmixed;
Varnishes--Elack and transparent
Oils-lard and fish
Perfumery-good and not so good;
Wines--Malaga and port;
Hrandies-Cogniac AID Otard
Knives-pen-knives ana jack-knives;
Jeweiry-gold and silver
Pens-gold ana steel;
Pencils-gold, silver and lead;
Wall and Window Paper;
Fancy Goods &c., &c. 49,
My stock of Patent Medicines l1ciude atinos
every description manufactured in the Un:'e'
States, and will be sold as low as at any other
stablshment-don't care where.
have and shall constantly keep on hand d
great variety of Musical instruments, such as
Melodians, Accordeons, Violins, Clarinets,
Flutes, Flies, Sheet Music, &c.-at Chicago
and st. Louis prices.
For the Children, have an endless variety
of Toys, of the most characters--besides lot
of fiddles and accordeons made expressly for
the s9ittIe fellows" and wagons to haul them
about in, &c.
Well, for further particulars, call and exa-
mine for yourselves. You will be sure to see
something that you want-try it.
H. d. BRISTOL.
Fotosi, June 18th, 1854 I24-1c
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slOan's Life syrup,

Is altogether superior to any medicine here
tofore discovered for the rapid cure of colds,
coughs, influenza, hoarseness, hopping cough,
Group, bronchitis, catarrhs, asthma, dyspepsia,
liver complaint, incipient consumption, and for,
the relief of consumptive patients in advanced
stages of the disease; also all diseases which
originate from impurities of the blood, to wit
veneral and eruptive or diseases of the skin,
as blotches, pimples or pnstules, and all itch
ing eruptions, chronic inflammation of the liver,
white swellings, necrosis or fever sores, rick
cts, hstufa and kings evil in short, in every
faint Of the system or blood, from whatever
cause it may arise, or however long standing,
this medicine viii be found far superior to any
other remedy.
For sale by D. T. Parker, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03
G ROC ERIES, 8.
At wholesale or Retail.

1t is not necessary to say" Call at the Brick
Store on the corner,'' for everybody knows
esTHE PEOPLES SToRE.o D. T. PARKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

WI HITE LEAD, Red Lead, Black Paint,
w and general assortment OF Painters
Materials, for sale cheap, by J. ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

GRIND STONES, of Superior grit; also,
NJ Patent Friction Rollers for running them,
for sale cheap, by JOHN ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

II INsEED OLA ptoc articles of Platte-
j vile manufacture, for sale at the Cheap
Cash Store by JOHN ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

WANTED at the farmers Store,-in
w exchange for Goods, good Butter, Eggs;
Flour, Pork, Bacon, Lard, &C., by
JOHN B. CALLS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

nRIED APPLES, Dried Peaches, &c.-a
fresh supply of superior artiele, tor sale
low, by JOHN ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

DOWDER-Blasting, Rifle and Sporting
Powder superior article, constantly for
sale by JOHN ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

GTONE-WARE-a new supply of stone
~ ware just received and for sale by
JOHN ALCORN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03
Town /, Range /.

TO WHOM ASSESSED. DEsc'N. OF LANDS. SEC. INT.
Murle Comstock, hf of SW Or 1915
Thomas Hodge, acres on w AofNE Or
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-07-03

"Ionp CORN MEAL & BUCKWHEAT
FJonp-F,;- sale b. JOHN B. CALLS.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-21
WASHINGTON CITY.
SUNDAY MORNING. MAN 2I. 1904.
ooNGREss-sATURDAY

The Senate did not sit to-day
HOUSE, or RErREsESTATHEs-Last night the debate was
continued by Messs Cask and Greenwood in favor OF and
by Aessrs Prngle Howe, Drum and Seymour against the
Nebraska Kansas bill The committee took recess at
quarter past u od6ck.
This morning the committee resumed its sitting at nine
o'clock Nj. Stanton Of Tennessee, Mr.. Henn Mr. Wite
and Mr. Chasain spoke in favor of the bill and hesss
Harlan and Stuart Of Ohio Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Pennng
ton opposed the BILL At IL o'clock the debate terminated
and after arrangement had been agreed upon for gentle
who had spoken the subject to be permitted TO
print their speeches Mr. Richardson spoke in reply The
committee refused rise by vote Of 81 10 92 The read
ing of the bill was then commenced and Mr. Edgerton pro-
posed as substitute the bill for organizing Nebraska
which passed the House during last Congress Other
amendments offered and debated under the fve-min-
rule and rejected until o'clock when the committee
and the House adjourned.
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purposes and 70 iyars he 1aal rslOas n yrsat n
tionsp
We have shown distinctly how those former mutual h.
laons' have been injuredwe sometimes fear irreparaby
injured AS neither Americans unnaturaizcd Irish
this side OF the become the cham
pions Of despoue power they draw symp0.
thizng line OF demareaton between powers which have ~
morselessly exercised despoc power when those powe
belligerenty arrayed against each other The Tine
ought not TO expect Ameriean sympathy for England In
any extremides TO which she is or may be driven as
long Engshmen suffer the vehement denunclaion,
OF everything american which appear frequently in that
newspaper pass unrebuked The American continental
policy il is believed would not be benefited by the tn
umph of British in any quarter of the globe
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-21
SPEECH OF MR.. TAYLOR, OF NEW YORK.

One Of the effective efforts in favor OF the Nebraska
bill is that made by Mr.. Taylor of New York, which we
present to readers this morning Distinguished for
the cearnes and coscness Of its logic and the soundness
of its views ii addresses the judgments of with ire
sistible force, and leaves nothing &c inference or to
doubt Mr.. Taylor early friend of the bill. He
started for il when most assaed AID he has
the proud pleasure Of seeing its enemies conounded not
alone by its atterng prospects in the House. but by the
and almost unanimous support awarded to it by the
democratic party of the country In few months he will
find those who anagonize il compelled TO admit that
their fears in regard to it have been dispeled by prac
teal and gratifying results
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TROUBLE AMONG Know NoruSos"-A few days
since, anonymous letter addressed a Roman Catholic
clergyman Of this city, appeared in the Of one of
the city journals stating in effect that the author was
in possession Of the secrets Of the society called Know
Nothngs and for the Of $4,000 would disclose these
secrets and all the affairs of the order This announce
ment though coming from unknown source created
considerable excitement among the members Of the order
residing in the city and instituted
ascertain If possible author OF the anonymous letter
Suspicion finally rested for not made public
upon Mr. John Elliot of the principal officers Of the
order In whose possession the charter and the private
papers and with view OF obtaining possession Of these
documents, as is alleged, DR. j. W. seight Mr. Chas b.
Allen and Mr. Benjamin r. Morse repaired shortly after
~ o'clock on Saturday night last the Office Of Mr. Elliot
NO 81 Nassau street. they by Mr. Eugene Ferris
who desired TO know their business when they stated
they were about going off by the cars wanted trunk
and one or two other things from the Office These they
carried away and in the morning II was discovered tina,
The documents and papers apperainng to the order of
Know Noihngsp together with some money which was
IN the trunk had vanished On Tuesday Mr. Elliot went
before Justice Osborne and made affidavit TO the effect
that on the 18th Of May between the hours Of o'clock
p M aud ~ o'clock p M his office No 81 Nassau street
was buglarousy entered by the door being forced oen
by three men who lighted lamp and then broke open
trunk and took from IL and carried away nearly the whole
ofi's contents which consisted Of vaisc 49s Rituals Of
secret organization, 90 copies Of its charter on parchment
- packages Of printed blanks the seal Of the grand
GU oae OF New York, ead six tin cases In the vase
was fuse' leather poremonnae containing private pa
persa $40 bank bin, and II S. bank bills warrant
of ne arrest OF he three gentlemen against whom the
complaint Is made granted by Justice Osborne Tbov
were notified to attend before the magistrate YESTERDAY
which they did and bearing in the will take place
at o'clock this afternoon Counsel have been engaged
on both sides and the investigation win probably be
thoroughly Y Journal Of Commerce, lsA
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hurry The bill through got before the House. by abuse
OF the privilege Of the Committee Rules fragment Of
report authorizing change in the rules permit the
Of resolution close debate which report
adopted under the pressure Of the previous question
The resolution thus authorized Immediately offered
and passedthe debate abruptly and without previous
ce closedand the BILL that 9th Of June somewhere
towards midnight and in the midst OF terrific storm Of
rain, hurried to its final passage
So much for the present and past We need say more
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-21

'ETofp-Governor Biger, Of Pennsylvania has vetoed
the act OF the last session OF the Legislature releasing
an railroad and canal companies from the penalties for
violating the law prohibiting the circulation Of notes OF
other States OF less denomination than Ave dollars The
Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
COMPANY allowed themselves he seauc.i by conspirn
tors as they ae into repeated violations Of the stat
ute Suit was then brought rsainst them for the penal
ties on every violation the sum swelling up consid
cradle amount Judgment was given against the comps-
MES and they applied 10 the legislature have the penal
ties consolidated intoe that instead Of paying thou
sands Of dollars for their folly they would forfeit only
hundreds The refuses TO give his signature
this act and the companies win consequently be obliged
to pay the fun amount Of the penalties
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-21

ARafvAL oF A BosTos IcE SHIP AT MsDRas-SSrATF or
THE oAReoThe American barquo Piscataqua from Bos-
ton, has arrived at Madras She will already have
cd the notice OF all whom business pleasure has drawn
to the beach where she presents the curious appearance of
vessel her beam ends and about TO sink She leh
Boston nearly five months ago in good trim and filled
with ice for Madras BY strange chance IL has nearly
all melted away side of her hold shifting the centre
Of gravity till she floats she is TO be seen The
length Of her voyage Is to be accounted for by the difficulty
Of sailing her in her present trim The Pscsaqua he's
brought American missionaries for Madras and Cal
cuta The supply Of ice brought by the Psca,aqua well
timed the stock at the icehouse had got low that the
greatest economy could not make il last the present rate
Of demand for than ten days a fortnight
Madras Examiner AprH al,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-21

Some Of the students of the Indiana State University
suspected be in the habit of drinking brandy
Where they obtained II mystery DR. Daily deter
mined TO ferret out the mystery Calling small drug
store the proprietor asked him how that sick student Mr.
Carter onp Smelling rat the Doctor answered In
evasive manner and drew Of the apothecary
that students under suspicion had been in the habit Of pu
chasing brandy for sick student by the Of Carter
that he quite low and kept alive by tmulants
that the young gentlemen seemed very much devoted to
him Now the secret out This Carter was fictitious
character, and the Doctor had the secret
However, he kept his counsel The next time the
students assembled in tho chapel for prayers he his eye
the crowd and satisfied himself that Carriers nnrss
all present The devotons duly conducted and
he had mournfu task TO perform president OF the
University it became his duty the death Of
their fclow-student Mr. Carter After lingering illness
Of several weeks portion Of which he only ts a,re
by snrulqs he had breahed his last lie had no doubt
this would fall sadly the ears of those
who had faithfully attended his wants but he hoped
they would bear il with resignation he hoped they would
reflect upon the ofrrepeated words, Npenfo Nor -
that he would no longer detan, but leave them
their own reflections
The result of this announcement startling None Of
tho professors and but few Of the students ever heard
Of Carter @wbo Is he n whispered None knew but
the kind friends who attended him. and they would
tell and the president seemed deepiy affected they didn't
like to ask him. Broottrue american
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PETITIONS, ETC,

Mr.. PERKINS, of Louisiana, gave notice Of his in
tenton introduce bill remodeng the consular and dipo
matte establishments of the United States and repeating all
laws allowing outfit and Unfit and providing salaries for rep
resenatives of the United States at foreign courts
BY Mr.. FENTON The petition of James W. Phillips,
John W. Coin, Grnnel Mnturn Co.. and sixty two other
merchants of New York. representing 400 600 tons of ship
ping in favor of the passage of law requiring vessels TO
take apprentices in the merchant services referred TO the
Committee Commerce. Also, the petition of James b.
Name praying for the passage Of law compelling ships
take apprentices in the merchant service referred the
Committee Commerce.
BY Mr., ROBBINS The petition of r. Patterson 4 Co.,
and twenty five other citizens Of Philadelphia Penny
asking Congress to eboats and mortars to be
toned Absecum and Little Egg harbor New Jersey and
that person be appointed TO keep them In proper order
BY Mr.. HAMILTON The petition Off III. Barnett, T. A.
Oge and other citizens Of Cumberland Maryland for in
crease of duty cigars
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CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1854.

After last report went TO press Messrs CASklE and
GREENWOOD spoke in favor of the Nebraska and Kan
sas BILL and Messrs PRINGLE HOWE DRUM, and SEY-
M0UR in opposition to it.
At quarter past ~ o'clock the committee took recess
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FATAL RESULT CASE OF HYDRoPHoBIA.--A few weeks
since lad named George Reh residing with his parents
in Fourth street. George, L., bitten by rabid
dog at a lanyard where he employed He immedi-
ae visited physician who burned the bitten part with
caustc, and without any other medical aid the wound
healed up. The lad continued work ms before the oc-
currenoe until early on Monday morning when he went
to the yard he became sick at the stomach and returned
home apparently suffering great pain The bite Of the dog
REQUIRED TO the family, and they supposed be afflicted
with hydrophobia DR. G, II. Taylor summoned, and
he observed the symptoms, convinced the
fears Of the family well grounded The usual
dies given to the unfortunate youth whose convul
sons and suerngs terrible witness At the sight
or sound Of water he would go into commissions.
The youthful sufferer continued in this dreadful cond-
ton until o'clock this morning when death put end
70 his agony For time before his death he would
become frighuuly convused at times and although but
fourteen years Of age il required the united strength Of
several men to restrain him During his peroxysms, he
would give utterancc to such cries "dont drown me
take away the water &c, which gave fearful evidence Of
the operations Of the disease II Is time the dog law
put in force human life is too sacred to be sacrificed in
this horrible for the sake Of the useless CANNES
which suffered by their the streets
muzzlcd,-Phla. Bulletin, Nay II.