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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
NorIcE.-We are compelled to def

Nor1cE.-We are compelled to defer
much matter, including communications
DC, till next week. The County Fair has
attracted us from office duties. In our
next paper, we viii endeayor to publish a
pretty full report Of the Fair.
The advertisements in our paper are tres
passing upon our reading columns more
than we could desire and more than our
readers think profitable to themselves, but
we are sure their good sense will form a
better apology than We can offer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
For the Herald.
murray Lands-Enforrmasion 10
BUYERS

the m M. EDITOR: VIII Jon please change
in the not fee OF my coming to Grant County,
- 1 1ne following particulars:
of Sen,en,b y oeing there after the 18th
until he s'h - | will be unable to come
In haste yours,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

MAMMoru CoLr.-Ms. Joseph McKin-
ney's premium mare Colt, exhibited at
our Couty Fair this week, was foaled in
May last year, weighs 1o32,pounds and
beats the celebrated mammoth colt report
ed in the Rura1 Ne@ Yorker by nearly
100 pounds-age considered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

GALrxA RlGHr SlDE Up.-The Galena
Advertiser rejoices in the fact that Galena
is very little in debt, her banks strong, her
merchants solvent her people well oil, and
mineral worth $25 per 1000 lbs. in gold.
SUGAR TRADE.-The fall in the value of
Sugar and Moasses has been considerable
within few weeks past. Tie Boston
Trape7er estimates the loss sustained by
operators and spectators in New York
and Boston, from present indications, at
over seven millions Of dollars, and pre-
diets that the loss will be double that a
mount on the stock nov in store. So mote
it be.
GRANT co. AG'L. s0c'Y- ELECTION NOTICE.
The Members of the Grant Co. Agricultural Society
requested TO meet in Iancaster on "Wednesday the
9TH day Of October next, O'Clock, ?. N. for the g.
lection Of Officers for the coming year.
J. c. HOLLOWAY, Sec'y.
lancaster September 24th, 1857.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

The DRoLTNE IN SUGAR.-The decline
ID price is already cts. per pound. The
losses on the stock in both Europe and
America is estimated at $4,000, 900
The sugar spectators must 90 under.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
sacre Chance for s8argssins-A,
nsfmis(raEOres Saic-Saniih

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to an orlers
decree of The County Court of Grant in the Satt
Wisconsin, made the 9Th day ofJuiy, AID 1857 the unE
signed administrator and administrative of the esst
Nelson Smith, late of said county deceased will on
urday the 18th day of October. A. D. 1857, come1a
at II O'Clock, A. NJ. of said day at the late resideas
said deceased the pr emises to be sold, expose
sale Mt Public Auctions the south east quarter Oh
north west quarter of secton (5,) in Township mott
Range west, in said county, in lots of ten acres as
the same being excellent tmbered land, and tile A
putalo. Terms Of Sale 0ne-half the purchase vii
will be required in hand at the sale on the bagnc en-
it of sixtY days will be given notesand approved
t with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per snnu
". DAVIDSON, administrator
ApELINE SMITH, Adninistyarz
Dated Sept. 10Th, 1857. HIST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

We a-e glad to learn by the telegraph.
that the number Of persons supposed to be
lost is not SO large as is indicated by the
above figures. 1t appears that one Of the
lost, Mr.. Cregan is from Hazel Green,
Wis Galena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
;,epublican State Nominations.

For Governor, A. W. RAvDALI, Of Milwaukee
FOR Lieut. Governor, Cart Scfitiiz, OF Jefferson.
i-aP e{afe Treasurer, s. d. HASTINGS, Of Lacrosse
For Atty. General, IF. II. JACKSON, Of Iowa.
For Surit of Public n, j. @. McAiYNH 81 kaeIne
For Rank Comptroller, j. McGREG0R, Of Columbia
For Prison CoIn'r, Ed. NJ. yIcGRAw, of Sho5oygai'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
viii You Read This +?

V0U who are indebted to us by note book act VIII
l. please take notice that we want our pay. II tins
mint is not sufficient must resort to harsher means
forthwith. HOWE &BARBER
August Sth, 81. 7-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

OVERLAND MAIL RoUTE.-The route
determined upon, subject to the assent Of
the contractors, is as follows: The route
starting from St. Louis topas8 not farther
west than Springfield, Mo, thence by Fay
etteyille, Van Buren,, and Fort Smith, Ark,
to Preston, Texas, intefsecting at that point
the route from Memphis, via. Little Rock
Preston, and Fort Fillmore to San Fran
cisco.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

A DISGRACE TO THE TATE.-ihe he
port Of the Investigating Committee shows
that while the late Dr. Perciya1, the State
Geologist, was pinched with poverty, and
went TO his grave in the belief that the
State had degraded him, the late Cover
nor (Barstow) had drawn, and had in his
possession large sum Of money belonging
to the formerl DR.. Percival died eail' IN
MAY, 1856, and the Committee find IN
their own language shat VIM. A. Bar
stow, acting Governor, had then in his pos
session large amount of money belonging
to him, which in common justice, ought to
have been paid over; and that more than
eight months after drawing from the Irea-
sury the last item ($1l75) and more than
six months after he had ceased to be Gov
ernor of the State BY the decision Of its
highest judicial tribunal, he repaid into the
State Treasury Ton the 30th day Of Sept,
1859 the sum Of 1850 drawn out by BIN
on account of DR.. Percival's salary Mil
waukee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
PARTNERSHIP.

r ALLEN BARBER has associated WIZ
ep him in his professional business EDW a51
ID. Lowry from this date September I r'S
1854. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
Notice! Notice! I!

La ONEY WANTED.-An persons knowing Themselves
IYk indebted to us, either by Note or Boo Account
will please pay up, end commence new account as w
are in need of money. On
IS GEORGE W. RYLAND & CO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
STATE Of tie 5lflMhets.

FziEyaussee NarE<et-sep 22i
Wheat--apring, 9o@a2; winter, 95@$1,10.
Rye 60@955; Barley, 60@S0; Oats, 35035; Cornr0aG5
Potatoes 25@37a; Butter, 1922 for common: 25clor
prime fresh roll: Eggs, l2@l3 Hides, 4@6e for grain
-l0Al3 FOR dry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

Prairie dss Chen Market Sep.ES
FLOUR 3,75a3,oo.
C,,RN MEAL :, 00a2 rs.
POTATOES 3i a4o
BUTTER 25a30c
CHEESE-l2alI
EGGS lSa2U
IIAMS--l7alSc.
SHOCLDEIsS-13a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
Wheat Wanted.

shF ~ which IF g fSs s5g sssHe
will at all times be paid is wanted at the Genessee
We will buy Staves Hoop Poes and Flour Barre5'r
VIRGIN & TEESDALE.
January 20, 1857. 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

COMPLIMENT 10 GOVERNOR BAsHFoRD.
The following resolution was offered in
The State Convention by Mr.. Booth, and
unanimously adopted, doing honor to our
present Republican Executive:
Resolved, That the warmest thanks Of
the Republican party of Wisconsin are due
to Gov. COLES BASHFORD for the
zeal, energy, ability and perseverance with
which he prosecuted, to a successful issue,
before the Supreme Court Of this State,
his claim, as the legally elected Governor
of Wisconsin; that BY this act he upheld
Justice, law, and the constitution, aud vim
dicated the rights Of the people; that we
honor him for his administration Of the
State Government; that whenever justice
triumphs over fraud, and the rights Of the
people and the purity Of the ballot-box are
held sacred, the name of COLES BASH
FORD will be held 10 grateful and affec-
ton tie remembrance AMI respect. $50.
MARkErs IMPRovISe.-T New York
market yesterday, as for several DAYS past
showed marked improvement. There is
a steady export demand for Breadstutls,
and at fair rates. Our own market is
growing more buoyaut, and Wheat sold
briskly, yesterday, at % for spring and as
high as Sl,12a for choice samples of win
ter. Money, however, continues very strin-
gent; exchange on N. Z. is not TO be had,
and the Banks have shut down on dis
counts. But for this state of things, bust
ness would be very active. As it is, we
must watch and watt milwaukee Senti-
uel of Tuesday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26
Look al. This.

A IL persons knowing themselves indebted 10 NV n.y.
n either on Book or Note account will save c'se
pay ing up Immediately for am compelled to raise q
large amount of Money soon, consequently the Mg1'
must come without delay. 25-tf d. R. WAAhEh'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

The CENTRAL AMERIcA.-As near as
can be ascertained at present, the tota
number Of lost and saved BY the wreekine
of the above steamship is as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-26

New York, Sept. IS. = lrzHueH.
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-06-25
q. Stillnlan,
John l.. Hazard e. Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CLOTHING HOUSE.

Hats, Caps. Canes. Umbrellas, Rubber
AMI oil Clothing Furnishing Goods
of all kinds.
No. Is North Main ST., Prov, X. '2s2J
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-06-25
Ladies Fancy Goods store
G.. w. MarstOn,

G.. w. MarstOn,
lHATTER AND DEALER IN FURS,
Keeps constantly on hand a larg c stock Of
Cent emen's and Boys Hats Of thela-
test fashions, Furs OF the best
quality, and of the newest 't
styles cheap %
Bnckskin Gloves, Mittins fevery vaiety
Spring Styles just received.
Store under G, L eoua rd's Hotel. 137 II
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-06-25
Business Gar0s.

II. Nj. Dunn,
Keeps constantly on hand large stock
of Gentlemen's and Boys Clothing,
adapted to the season such as
Hats, Caps, Coats, Vests,
Pants, Shirts, Under
shirts Draws, Boots,
and Shoes, &C., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
at low prices 137tf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14
rstx AUGUST xLxcrrons.

The hrsi Monday Of August was signal
Ised by elections In four Of the Southern
states, the vote on the new constitution In
Iowa, an election Of Hlaie oiioers by the
free H,a,e men Of Kansas, and an election
Of Congressional delegates IN Nebraska -.
IN the State elections twenty members Of
Congress wefe chosen, ten In Kentucky,
seven IN Alabama, two In Texas and one In
Missouri, the latter 10 on q vacancy The
election In Kentucky resulted nearly 10 our
satisfaction We desired that The Democrat
party should make clean sweep Of that
state they have hiled only by one Congress.
men, having carried the state ticket by
about 1900, There Il really but ono party
IN the South and this election comes near
showing II The rejoicing over tho election
Of j. b Clay ~ Democrat 10 In poor taste
-he Ia elected simply Ne proslayery man,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14
FALsE DOCTRINE ABour elRI.s.
"a whissiIng maid aud aerowins h<s
Will come ~ somc hsa end. a. az Sac.

WIN come " fome ban ehus % taH
That IL bad poetry. Each line begins
with capital, but hen and end don, jim.
GLE u is had poetry, and worse doctrine.
A growing hen, like ali other hens, generally
,oes 10 pot, usually al good old age. That
is not bad end, II therein she l. well cook.
sd--juss the end /, be coveted by ali good
ions, for what hsa 10 there that would wish
die and no, be satens
Blu, u IL worse doctrine In regard TO girls.
live US your whissliug, rsmping running
iris. One OF them is worth SCORE OF your
tenure, nice, affected, quiet creatures who
ire afraid 10 move for fear they will tall 10
pieces--affaid to speak lest they commit
some great blunder Poor things, they are
mere doll babies, and they make only doll
women. They would do TO play with, whan
little, II you we're not afraid Of hurting
themr-ihey are not even a. for play things
when they become older They may DO Cor
merchants 10 display goods upon, but moth.
Ing more Bat your whistlers grow Mp 10
grappe with HES duties Ne If they bad a
soul They were foremost In The romp In
childhood and glrlhood, they are foremost
Ia the movements appertainlpg 10 woman
hood What II they do ooeasIonly bos
their bra,s, With hearty good win, and
make their worser halves know their places
they are none the worse Cor all that Lot
the girls whistle and romp, run and Jump,
and " need be scream once In while, va
will risk their coming 10 bad end unle-.
marrying man Of sense, who wan,a com,
panien, and house.keepeF, = wts, and
NO, mere poppet IL an end 50 be dreaded
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

<1@oo3' kRAA>O~' 48kA6OH - &
What is the use Of passing along and new
er smelling treason We have discovered
treason, and we call upon the President "a
forthwith march the government troops to
Charleston. South Carroll ma, issue aprocIan,l
|a,ion, and at least give the commander
and his men chance TO swear, and drink
whisky in tho open air, under n tropical
sun.
And whit is alarming is this treason was
talked Of on the Fourth Of July, and yet
no steps have been taken to ,mprison OF
shoot the traitors On that memorable
day society or rather nalitasy esBspany
mark, MILIrAnr COMPANY, calling Itself
the "FIea-biss Company celebrated the 9Th
! in that sity. l'.i - rst
OF the "Flsa-bito Company we ARE not
informed whether Il has been organized
with the intention Of Immediately biting
the North and the rest Of mankind, or
whether the name which it bears Is simply
| intended to let us understand that this COM
pany would sasily make but one Cen bite Of
us But whatever the views Of these
Aea-bitten heroes may be, they had a
meeting, and to them an grafton was dcliy.
cred by Capt b. Il. Jamison. This produc-
tion appraised in the Mercury asbeing char.
sctcrized by sound thought and sober re
flcction" 1t advocated the Immediate an
Inhalation Of the Union -declared the South
to be much stronger thar the North, just
as the flea isdeclarcd by ANTAGONISTS to be
stronger than the elephant) and pronounc-
o.. the United States 10 DO rotten to the
core well pleased" with the Grafton
and their orator, the fIea-bitten then proceed.
ed to dine, and having dined, to drink
soasts as the manner Of other men is.
They toasted The President, which was
very obliging, and expressed "hope that
he would not prove recreant to the various
constitutional duties assigned him-" They
toasted the "siaple productions Of the
South" as being "the chief source Of Sou
thern wealth" They toasted each other,
like genial and generous heas, and failing
any response from the President or the sta
pie productions, made a great many replies
to each other. One Of them, who bore the
appropriate name Of whctstone, offered
himself for the sharpening Of their wits, by
toasting Ex-Prcsident Pierce as the Model
President and stern patriot" adding the
wish, "serus IN celim rcdeat" wish which
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

The Central Committee has called =
Mass Temperance Convention, 10 be held In
indianapolis, Oct END.
Let every Division, Temple, Circle and
Lodge be represented IN massd Let men
Of every shade Of political faith como. Let
Democrats, Republicans and Americans
forget their differences Of opinion, or fer
eign questions, and unite, as one man, to
protect their homes against the Destroyer
Let the old aid the young, the rich and the
poor, male and female, come Lot US show
the minions Of Rum and Ruin, that the
temperance men Of Indiana are not dead
not even asleep
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

hs-we have denounced the three thous'
and New England eergymen who petition,
"a % Congress-, TN the name OF Almighty
tlod" wo have denounced the Rev, Doctor
CheeveF, the congreeatIenallsl preacher Of
sedIllen and treason and We have daaopn'
eed the Rev Mr. Crazy, the Methodist
political preacher Of our own eliy.-K A,
Ledger
What Of ihaif The Devil denounced all
of ihem beiore you ever heard OF them, "a
you are only following In the Footsteps Of
your LllusLrlons predeessscf.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

p1rThe principle Of the Kansas NsbrAs-
ka bill, which conisrs on the people Of .
Territory, IL beae .fde citizens, the right
70 determine all questions Of domestic pol
ley, not conflicting with the Constisusion Of
the United States, will ere long ~ Il now
is 70 great extent be generally accepted
as being In entire harmony with the design,
structure and theory Of the Federal Govern
msnt --Snfinsk
We think II most likely. The tendency
10 evidently In tina, direction, although
Walker 10 Ia Kansas with standing army,
10 enforce laws upon the bona .fds' ciu-
rens, which they never had word In ma
king If this principle ever obtains, II will
be In spite OF the uncsaslng efforts Of the
Democratic party, TO enable the Missouri
invaders TO over-rids The people Of Kansas,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

MrncnAsritr Courses w shesid Judge
from the number OF students. which attend
Prof lIayden's Commercial College that he
is successful In giving instruction Further
than thIs We DO no, know, except n 10 his
penmanship wehsve seen some specimen.
Of that, which certainly is hard 10 beat In
the old foey days when beautiful ehirog'
raphy was esteemed Ne valuable, Prof Hay
dens specimens would have been highly
prIsed. if,hess are any relics Of old times
surviving, who want b. learn 10 write or "a
have lhels sons write, we commend them 10
Prof Hayden.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

isplAsApoLis, August Q, 1887.

lNpiArAroLis, August v, 1907
Several of the Grand officers and
other friends Of Temperance, met NJ
the Ladies Tribune Office, 10 consult
upon the propriety Of holding q
State Temperance Convention In this
place.
DIR. Il. Albeit was called 10 the
chair, and Amanda NJ. Way elected
Secretary,
The President, upon taking the
chair, briefly stated the object OF the
meeting, and expressed much ear
neatness and seal In tho cause, aud his
thanks for the honor Of being called
80 preside over anch meeting Of
Temperance men aud women"
John IL, batty, offered tho follow
Ing
Temperance Orders, In their respect.
I've meetings, have urged tho lmper.
alive necessity OF q Convention Of the
friends Of 'rompernce 10 DO held this
fall -.
Therefore, Rssoipsd, That we, now
call mass meeting OF all the friends
OF Temperance, 20 DO hold In
indianapolis on the 2sd day Of Oct,
next,
On motion Of &. u. UnderhIll, that
tho different Orders DO requested 10
bring up their regala for the purpose
OF appearing In procession. Carried
by unanimous vote
WIN. Hannaman moved that there
DO Committee Of three, appoint.
cd, consisting OF,
IN = B UTr indianapolis
A sroSK, Winchester.
To act as a corresponding Com.
mittee,
Resolued, That these proceedings
be published In the Ladies' Tribune,
and all editors favorable 10 Temper
ance be requested 10 copy
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

ACCEPTING THE CHxIR-we saw Miles J.
Fletcher, Esq, the newly elected Professor
Of English Literature. at Asbury Uniysr-
sity, travelling down Washington street, on
last Tuesday morning, In an open one horse
wagon, loaded with blooded pigs, and other
equally nsefnl and ornamental articles,
bound for Greencastle, 70 accept the chair,
which had been rendered him by the board.
II may be because we were raised In the coun.
try and don't know any better, but We think
this common sense way Of accepting the
caair-this Willingness 10 be working man
augcrs a career OF usefulness on the part Of
the Professor Commend US 70 the man
who is willing TO raise his own pork. work
in bis own garden, and ride 10 an open one
horse wagon. He viii be worth, in any
institution, car load Of kid gloved gentry,
who think Il IL great ssori6cs 10 accept .
professorship, or presidency, In . collsgs
where work is 70 be done. What We need
at Greencastle, and what 10 needed a. every
college Is class OF men who are willing
10 rork.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

We learn that Hon, IL. Marshalls election
70 Congress from the Louisville District
Kentucky, Il 10 be contested on ihs ground
that great many lFlsh and putch did not
vote At the election, being AFRAID Of the
Know No,hings II the contest l. made,
We have no doubt II win DO decided aglInsI
Mr. Marshall The eourseof the Democrat
10 party IN Indiana and Minnesota will jus'
lliy such decision,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

Az the time Of our going 10 press, tho re-
turns from Missouri indicate that Rollins,
Emancipation candidate Cor Governor ID
elected over tho old-line-pro-slavsry Demo.
erat Young Missouri Ia wheeling Into the
Republican ranks, while poor old Kentucky
Ia Joining the proslavery Democracy
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

'Tur lxpExpiso csisls This ID che
title Of anewwork on tho subject Discovery
We have barely had peep at Il. When
we shall have had tune 10 read Il we vii
speak more fully Of IL II 10 writtsai b,
gentleman In North Carolina, by th'
name Of Helper II contains many In
structiye facts -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

John Dustin, formerly an inmate
OF tho Indiana State Prison. was ar.
rested IN Cincinnati on Monday night,
Tor stealing y horse from gentleman
OF Lawrenceburg. lie confessed his
guilt. We believe Dustin formerly
resided In JetiornonyIlle, Ledger
One Of Wlllards frat acts after be.
ing fairly seated Ina the GubernatorIal
chair was 10 pardon this fellow lie
will now have another opportunity a
erersIsIng bis olelneroy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-14

swwa see an account In one Of eur en-.
changes, OF North Carolina tanner, who
foil into one Of hIs own watts and lost hls
lih, When taken out hs hide was com
pletely tanned, We have = Tmrsr In thla
State who has met very slmlIar fate
Ledger,
HUI like the North oarelips Tanner, moi
tiIl after he had tanned many calls skIn