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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

A Young woman alighted from a stage
coach when piece ofnbbon from her bon
bet fell into the coach.
''You have left your bow behind,n said
lady passenger
"Oh, no, haven't--he's gone a fishing. /.
ianocently reioined the damsel, proceedipo
on her way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
GALENA e. BEETOWN
Regular IT, g. HAIL Stage Ii

6.razgTzae THE subscribeN
Iaxs<5ssYl ss.szs Ing received The cont
0 l 80 ss 80 # from Uncle Sam, for
- go. rying the Mail from
lena to Beetown, and having stocked the
with good horses, Will run his coach a.
lows:
Leave BEErowN Mondays, Wedns
and Fridays, at A O'Clock, A. NJ, (runnil
way Of Lancaster and Potosi,) and anl
Galena at O'Clock, p. M.
Returning, Leave GALENA - Tues
Thursdays and Saturdays, at q O'Clock, A
arriving at Lancaster at O'Clock and Bee
at O'Clock, P. NJ, same evening.
Passengers from the North will find Iii
cheapest and quickest route to Galena;
passengers at Galena will find it the best
WOOD, & WESTENHA AVER,
CcsAaasM
Travellers will find the coach IN VI
at the City Hotel, Main-street. VIZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

@ An immense crowd attended the
late DR.. Burdell's funeral at Grace Church
New York, on Wednesday last. The body
was taken 10 Greenwood Cemetery for in
sernent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

A LITTLE "DEF."-A few days ago a
Imam entered the presence Of one Of our
month money sbayers, who
I is little def and cannot hear ordinary
conversation unless timed to the octave
pitch Our friend dMhot call to borrow
money, but learning of the illness of his
friends family, called to enquire after their
healths. The following colloquy will ex-
plain what followed.
Neighbor.-Good mornin,' sir-how' s
your family?
Shaver.-six per cent q month!
Neighbor.-( considerable louder) don't
want TO borrow money, only asked about
the health Of your family.
Shayer.-(in business way) Well, il
You don't want to pay me six per cent
Ijust 60 around the corner ana they'll
charge you ten!
This broke up tbs enquiry, but loud
hawl haw. showed that the information
received was duly relished.- Madison
Patriot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

SuBlrME.-The Dayton (ohiol Gazette
relating the freezing to death of I25 hogs
at Railroad Depot in that city, on The
night of she 18th uit., describes their fea-
lures as beng stifened in the last expires
SION OF suffering, in which the frosty KING
ofterors had seized them.' ?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
TO RIneksn,ifE,s

E JysT RECEIVED, very large stock of IRON md
~ STEEL, Of the best quality and Of ali sizes All
50 complete stock Of Tools consisting of rnousehoe
aFls vices, bellows tuyere irons, stocks and dies
plates sedges, hand hammers tire benders horse rasps
and files. Also FUN assortment of seat and buggy
springs, iron axlea wagon boxes thiabe sens horse
nails ready-nade, horse shoes &C., &C. all Of which
viii sell at very low advance for cash. as my motto is
ssnlall profits and quick sales. G. Z. .N-IEST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

TEACHERS WAoEs.-F'rom Superinten-
dent BARRY's Report, we extract the fol-
lowing figures, showing the gradual a
verage increase Of Teachers wages:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
In TroJ7af,e- Comb.

state Of wisconsin, Coanty Of Grant S. County Court
Jan. 9Th, 1857, present, stephen O. faine, Jgage.
In the matter Of tho estate Of Edward Cenib dee
nN this day came John g. Clark, one OF the ADMINS;
motion It Is ordered that al persons having claims and
eaad against sag DECEASED DO present and oo P6oFf fra no
4e ate herf lYine United and allowed for that pur-
pose And il is further ordered, that the first Monday
Of each month until and including the Tst Aonday o.
JuIy next at The Courthouse in Lancaster IN SAD
COUNTY be and the same hereby IS appointed as me
times and places when and where proof q auch eiaa
and demands viii De heard by said judge. -
to all persons interested By publishing this order or A
successive weeks commencing within 20 days from q.
date hereof in the "Grant County Herald, weekly
neyysnaDcr published Il, Lancaster in said County.
6t3I STEPHEN 0. PAINE, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
To the Publics

! IF you wish to buy Hardware, Tools, Stoves. I.
i ron, Tinware, &C., &C., You will save money by
going to the exclusive Hardware Stove and Iron Store
most extensive stock in NJ coun1v Iagesf mi
ees Sign q the sstove, in the threeatory stone
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

a concert has. been originated in Cincin-
natl for the relief Of the poor, to which
the price Of admission is one rea]v-ma.la
garment, either new or secondhand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
h. B,g2ENCE2REAMN s. CO..

- CASSVfLE
e ENERAI Commission and Forwarding Merchants
~ Dealers IN Groceries, Hardware, Queensware Dry
Goods have jest opened their large Store and ware
ouse and solicit the patronage OF the Citizens of Grant
50 CASH paidf9r al kinds of Produce.
C@ssyille Dee. 18Th, 1856 95-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
ZEAL ESTATE AGENCY.
EIGEE nnssanw G. fHnsvsE,

EAT ILL attend to Sale and Purchase ofREAT ESTATE
w on their own account and for others. Locating
Lana warrants after personal examination, Collecting
debts IN Northern Illinois, Western Wisconsin, North
era Iowa and Minnesota
Titles examined 10 lands in this Git, o. County,
OiiIce, NO. 80 Main Street, 46-if
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
AdnIniatratorss AccapTlt-{EorIlE Eet.

AGlnsniSITaE0G75 ACG0UI2E-WoEIIy E1Ssa
State Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant, s7-coqnty Court
February %, 1857 Present. S. o. Paine, Judge.
In the matter Of The Estate OF Joseph W0ry, deceased
DN this day came William Ightfoot the Adui1istra-
W tor Of the Estate Of said deceased, and flied in This
Court his Administration account, and prayed that day
be set fora inU settIeinent
And thereupon it is ordered that said matter be heard
before the Judge Of this Court the first Monday Of
March, AID. 1S5 3 and that notice thereof be given to
all persons concerned by publishing this order for three
successive weeks previous to said day Of heaiing il the
''raat County Heraida weekly newspaper, published
at Lancaster in said County. 1888
sIEPL[EN o. PAINE, County JUDGE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Petitions are being presented to Congress.
tor an appropriation for a monument te
Com. Perry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Tn Copper and sfest Iron Manufaosory.
EsNGouaAG1D By the large patronagage in my Stove
5nsness, take pleasure in informing the people OF
ss9son agd adjoining eoan.iss that have connected a
EOS kfasgt with my tsaTdsaae Stove and iron Store
Where will manufacture apd SELL at w,olesale and re-
tail every article Of Tin, Copper and Sheet iron
" are, at the lowest tice All orders for work pro,1pt-
~ attended Io.--NOv. !, 1885, r. WTFcTt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
Take Notice Dealers a. Lancaster.

Take Notice Dealers at Lancaster.
YFyHE undersigned, having Of the Largest and
best Seeks of MERCHANDISE ever brought to
She country invites general call of the public, and
generous share of patronage
OR Stocb Embraces
full and perfect assortment Of all in the line Dry
Goods Groceries Hardware Boots and Shoes, Hats ane
Caps, Clothing; aso Furniture and Fnshings for hou
ses and an endless quantity marketable articles o
every kind Of use.
Sat, Sugar, 1foza8ses,
Rice and other heavy Groceries Of every kind and al
prices as low as can be had in the country
Pr0duce.
We want all kinds of produce wheat, OATS beans, bar
ley, &c. in payment at cash prices.
n B. ghe highest price will be paid for Hides.
10 GEO. W. RYLAND s. Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
DIs. NICHOLS,
Physician and Professor Of Surgery

4 ND OBSTETRICS Informs the inhabitants of Bec-
"A town and vicinity that he has taken the house re-
Gently occupied by 3lr Goodnlap in Beetown and will
give his attention when called for to tho ck He Is
well prepared TO extract teeth. S-Gm~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

The Atna Insurance company, Hartford
has declared semi-annnal dividend Of s
per cent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

q Punch says it requires an early
start now for q man to get around
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
.uIH STlRE lI PHEASANT VlD

FALL MD WINTER GUVD''
A T THE OLD STAND OF SAN. VANCE ID
IN on hand, and am prepared to show, 2 s .6+r
selected stock of Dry-Goods, consisting OF esS';
called for in this section of the country, anu
rates than can be bought elsewhere in the cou-.
Dress Goods, cheaper than ever. fine ass NG,r
Merinos, Alpaccas, DeLaines, Cashmeres, Ging n
Prints, in endless variety. Irish Linens Linen an
Table Cloths and Napkins, Ladies, Childrens ~
scarfs, and Gents Kid Gloves; large variety
sattinetts, Cassimeres, T7~asds Jeans, Neslnsln
ings. Linseys, Fckings, Drillings, Blankets. 2
merous other articles too tedious to mention, 4
Aso, lot of Ready Made Clothing, Boots assS
Hardware, Queensware, Drugs and MedIgRap'y
inc for yourselves, for it 49, =, kT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
Especial Notice to Travel
DUNLEITH, POTosI & LANCASTER EXT.
Cheapest, Shortest and Quickest RI.
Tie Railroad.

,->7slcc>.zgm UNTIL further notice, the prs
81 ed will run regularly, tri'xssEI,
seRger Hack between Dunleith, Potosi aud Ialss,
Fearing Lancaster every TUESDAY, THrRgr
SATURDAY at O'Clock, A. N. and Potosi about hi
arriving in Dunleith in time to visit DUBUQUE i,
ness or pleasure previous to the departure d
LcaUe Dgnleik every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY ml
DAY Morning at about half past O'Clock, or on h
RIVAL Of THE MORNING TRAIN from Chicago ant
dinner in Potosil arriving in Lancaster about !
EXPRESS BusINEss.-Light Packages, Boys
brought from the R. r. Depot to any point onie
at reasonable chargas. Between Dunleith and
this hack will run on the recently completed Ney
along the River Bluffs, which for beauty of sem
unsurpassed by any thoroughfare in the Weston
try. MARTIN 7. EN-
June 2, 1856.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

TrTsT RECEIVED & FOR SALE By the Chest OF :
= Retail ~ tae''s HOWE 8. BARBER"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Russia IS about foFty-one times as large
Jas France, and one hundred and thirty
eight times that Of England.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Physicians Card-Reetoyvea.
TNB. BROOKS still continues. the practice Of Ned
~ icine, &c. in BeetowD. From a long experience in
the West he hopes to merit and receive continuance
the public favor.
ofice and Rosilenco--at the CID stand.
August 81, 1856. etf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

The Register Of The Land Office at Sill
water, Minnesota, has decided that negroes
cannot preempt land-not being citizens
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Yet CV tHe CT0C'C!
An now receiving direct from Boston and st. Louis,
/ u much larger aud better selected assortment Of
Goods than ever before offered to the citizens Of Iancas-
ter and Vicinity, embracing:
Dry Goods. Fancy Il Dress Goods, Ready Made Cloth
ing for and boys, Hats Caps and Bonnetta, Boots
and Shoes Of every variety and style, Hard Ware Log
and cable Chains Axes, Spades, SIattocka &C. Carpen-
ter and Farmer Tools fine assortment The largest
and best assortment Of Glass and Crookey Ware in Grant
County. Window and Wan Paper, splendid assort-
ment Of Carpets, Oil Cloths &c. Wooden Ware, Tubs,
Backets Chprns Baskets Covered Pals Butter Frkins
and Pork Barrels large stock of Groceries At whole
sale and retail Maclerel White Fish and Cod Fish, all
prime articles. Dried Apples, igs, Resins, Candies,
Soap Candles, Tar, Rosn Paints Oils, Glass AMI Dye
Stufs Of almost every varety. Manila Ropes inch,
IL inch, inch, z inch, q inch and x nch, Bed
Cords Nails large lot Coarse and fine Salt, Books,
PAPER Ink Pens &c. Toys. Fire Crackers Powder Shot,
laps, Lead Safety Fuze, Drugs AID Medicines,
pleto assortment Patent Medicines, comprising the
most popular of the day. Clocks, Jewelry, Slot Guns
and ten thousand other articles too numerous TO
ton.
All those buying for cash win money by giving
call, will sell ct astonishing low figures. Come
on Fennimore, Patch Grove, Liberty Millye and every
body wishing goods at fair prices We viii do e fair
thing and use you well. loft D. T. PARKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
.-ff rTnRE r

.r subscriber offers new stock X. e ofinsrlf
BY hi, mIlI sell cheaper for read5 pe' amir
'nSsg Y
fs,t W rsnt cheap tsss goods
Ts9sy !. s9s s store pss'i in Pleasant as''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

A bridge 500 feet long is being con
structed over the Wisconsin river at Ger
mantown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
In Circuit Court.

State Of Wisconsin, Grant County, Circuit Court in
Equity on change OF Venue from Crawford County.
Alexander McGregor as Jacanliah Ackerly as Admins
traitor Of the Estate Of Abraham u. Smith, decoased
Levi B. Y Has Joseph L. French, Polly Smith, Louisa
S. Ackerly jeremiah Aekerly, Eliza Platt Catharine
F. Standish, Charlotte Maria smith, Harriet L. Sratb
Thomas G. Ring, Della Williams and the Newburg Lii
blary Association.
GUBPd5NAS having been issued against The defendants
~ in this cause, and returned not ound except as TO
said Joseph L. French and Levi b. Villas and the said
defendants not having caused their appearance to be en-
tered in this cause, and ii being made to appear to the
satisfaction Of this Court that the said defendants ex
eept Levi D. Filas and Joseph l. French are out OF this
state and on motion Of L. r. Iigbee Solicitor for COM
pianan II IS ordered that Admin
traitor Of the Estate ofAhrahar nlif h deceased Polly
smith, Louisa s AeeTy, Jeremiah ckerly Eliza platf
Catharine r. Standis ChariottelariaSmith Harriet H.
Smith, Thomas q Ring, Della Williams and the New
burg Library Association, be and hereby are deemed and
taken to be absent defendants and it is hereby ordered
and directed hat they the said absent defendants appear
plead, answer or derlur to 10 said complainant bill OF
complaint herein before the tenth dav Of Nav A.
D. 1897 or in default thereof that the said bill Of com
plant he taken as confessed against them And If Is fur
Their ordered, that this order be published in tie Grant
county heIale, public newspaper published at Iancas-
ter in said County for six weeks successfully once In
each week prior 10 said tenth day of May 1856 and that
such publication commence within twenty days from tic
date here0i,-Datsd February 9th, 1857.
L. j. W00LLEY, Ctrcast Cart Commissioner
for Grant County, Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

Nelson T. Beckwith Us. John L. Ladd:-sa.
Winnebago County Circuit Court, State Of Wisconsin
Fly virtue CT an Alias Writ Of Execution issued out Of
the oce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court OF said
County and under The seal Of said Court, and to me d.
roeted against the money goods chatels and lands OF
John L. Ladd and for want ofsulcient goods and chat
tells and by the direction of said plaintiffs attorneys
have levied upon and viii sell 70 the highest bidder for
cash in hand at the outer door of the Court House IN the
town eff Lancaster Grant County, Wisconsin, the 24t
day Of December. A. d. 1885, between The hours OF one
and two O'Clock n. Of said day all The right title and
interest which the said John H. add had on the lCth
day of September. 4. D. 1885, at any time afterwards
in and to the following described premises and real es-
tate to satisfy SAID execution and cGats to wit:
The VI Z, s w Il ard s K Of " 14;S r. Oft r 4
and n x H. of Section 4 Town 3, North Of Range
west in Grant County, Wisconsin-Dated Sheriff or
fee November It'll 1855. L. PRESTON, Sheriff
B4surogD BUSH. OF Grant County
fF=The above sale IS hereby adjourned for want of
bidders TIL Wednesday the 2Sih day Of January, 4, D.
1851, at the same place and time Of day - above.
December 9th 1856 l.. PRESTON, Sheriff
r5tz7. Of Grant County, Wis.
@g7Thc above sale is hereby postponed for wan Of
bidders till Saturday the Z6h day Of February, l. d.
1857, at the same place ana time Of 28h,
1857. 5t32 l.. PRESTON, Sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

the Blood
This great Alternative Medicine and Purifier OF the
Blood is nov used by Thousands of grateful patients
from II pars Of the United States who testify daily to
The remarkable cures performed by the Greatest 81 all
medicines NCARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE. Neu-
raIoia rheumatism Scrofula Eruptions on the Skin,
Liver Disease Feyers Ules Old Sores Auecten OF the
Kidneys Diseases of The Throat Female Complaints Pains
and Aching OF the Bones and JOINTS are speedily put to
flight BY using this inestiInab.e remedy,
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet been
Impurities acts gently and efficiently the Liver and
Kidneys strengthen the Digestion gives tone TO the
stomach makes the Skin clear and healthy and restores
the Constitution enfeebled by disease broken down
by the excuses of youth, to its pristice Ygor ana
For The DISEASES OF FEMALES it is peculiarly ~
pleabc and wherever it has become known is regularly
prescribed with the happiest effects
elasticity to the worn-out rame, clears the skin, ard
and leages the patient fresh and healthy, sing e
bottle Of this nestimabe remedy is worth all tho so-c
led SarsapariIlas in existence.
The largo number of certificates which we have re-
ceved from persons from al parts OF the United States
is the best evidence that there is no huinbug about 1t
The Press hotel keepers magistrates, physicians and
public men, well known to the communicate add then
Eegoay toste wonderful effects Of this GREAT BLOOD
PURIFIER. ,
Call on the Agent and get Almanac, and read the
details of astonishing cures performed by CAREEk :
SPANISH MIXTURE, (IS MOST CASES WHERE EVERY
thing ELSE HAD sIGNAILY FAIED) The limits OF an
advertisement will not admit their insertion.
WIN. S. BEERS & Co., Proprietors,
Richmond, "a.
TO whom all orders must be addressed.
For sale by Druggists and Country Merchants in all
parts of the United States and the Canadas and at Ian
caster b Calls Pepper; Platteville by Moore Virgin
Hazel Green by York & Chandler Beetown by David
Stewart Cassve by Ralfauf Geiger; Patch Grove by
l. G. JJry Wngyile by Chandler y Green; Muacoda BY
Palmer & Co; Illenboro by John Barnett; jamestown
by c. c. skinner lyZ0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

There were 241 persons killed by rail
road accidents in the United States last
year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21

The population Of France is over SO, ooo,-
900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-21
eSaa,nfna dsI,nranr &C., -.



A Ii SIZES OF This well Known stove m hand
L \ la1tea TO De the Genaine-for sale low, by
SuteADufE. Nov, ID J5 G.. Il. WEST S
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-07-14


Public attention has been called Of late to
the unequal distribatisa Of the patronage
OF the General 00veenment among the sev-
eral States. It has been known for many
years that the greatest inequality existed-
that many States received much more than
their shares Of the patronage and that other
Statss received great deal less.
The publication Of correct table In rela-
ton to the matter II most interesting ex-
hibit. and well deserves the attentive esxs-
minstion Of the people. II corrects the pop
ulsr error that Virginia has monopolized, IN
great degree, the Federal patronage, and
shows that 70 fer from that being the case.
| she has actually received less than she Is en-
titled ". Here is the statement:
The amount Of Government patronage
distributed 70 citizens Of the several Ststes
| ~ Foreign Minister'S DC, Assistant Tressu-
rers Custom House Officers, Surveyor, DC.
Of Public Lands, Indian Agents, Public
Buildings. National Observatory. Naval
| Acsdamy, Coast Survey, Nautical Almanac,
Commissioners Of California Claims, Cover
nors of Territories. Superintendent Of Pab
lie Buildings, Auditors, Clerks, DC, At Wa
shington city, is $5.657 GOA.
This sum. distributed among the several
States and District Of Columbia, according
~ Federal representation in the House Of
Representatives; allowing to the District one
ON her population, would give to each repre-
sentative s22,7ss.
Statement Snoring, according 10 this principle,
The amount due 10 each Stat, and the amount
HcfuoIj,t rere,,eI ku each r;z