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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
The WeasRaer.

From all parts of the country we have
complaints of the excessive cold weather.
Iu the neighborhood of Montpelier, Vt,
the thermometer froze and sunk four OF
five degrees below the point of CONCEAL
ment which the best judges suppos-
led would make 500 below zero. At one
or two points in Wisconsin and Illinois each,
it was judged that spirit thermometer
would have shown Sc below. At BAH
gor' Me-, it has been down to 40, and at
Norwich, CT, 40o-the spirit thermome-
ter indicating 43o at the latter place.
Boston harbor was frozen over, and ship
channels had to be cut from the wharves
to the sea. Casco Bay was SO skinned O.
yer, that steam tugs had to be used to open
a passage to tho Portland wharves.
Seneca Lake was frozen over for the first
time in three generations. For the first
time since the Revolution, Long Island
Sound was frozen over with solid ice, f.om
the Connecticut shore to Long Is.aud.
In the Middle and Southern States the
cold seems to have been as severe in pro-
portion to the climate as in New England
Baltimore harbor was closed with ice sol
long, that there were lying at the mouth
of Patapsco river, 200 vessels unable to-
to reach port, the crews exposed to great
from cold. Lake City Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
The st. Louis Election.

We have referred to the significant result
of this election, taken in connection with
the main issue involved, that Of emancipa-
ton. To show that the question was not
lodged By Mr.. Winner, the successful can
didate for Mayor; the following is copied
from the Democrat. 1t refers to the pro-
ceedings Of a meeting held at Washington
Hall, and was published and commented
on extensively before the election:
The object of the meeting was briefly
stated by Mr.. Johnson, when loud cries
were heard for Mr.. Winner, who came for
ward and made short and telling speech,
which was cordially and cheeringly receiv-
ed by the audience, Mr. Winner began by
abiding to the issues involved In the COM
ing municipal election, and remarked with
much force and severity upon that party,
who had first disturbed the question of sla-
very in our State. The emancipation
question was now open, and we are not a
fraid to meet it.
He was an emancipationist; was born
and raised in Virginia; knew that slavery
was and how it had retarded the prosperi-
ty of his native State, and was not blind
to its evil effects in Missouri. The cry of
Black Republicanism had no terror to him;
he was out and out, a Free Soiler, and was
now ard always in favor of the rights of
the free white laborers as against the black
slave. In our brief report we find it inn
possible to do justice to the pith and force
of these sentiments as Uttered by Mr.. Wi
mer. He concluded his admirable remarks
by sharp review of the pseudo National
Democracy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

SINGULAR FAcr.-Macaulay,in bis 'sHis-
tory Of England" states the significant
fact, that 10 large society of which the
language is not Teutonic Gothic has ever
turned Protestant; and that wherever a
language derived from ancient Rome is
spoken, the religion Of modern Rome to
this day prevails.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

.You'RE ANOTHER The St. Louis
Republican is respectfully notified not to
call Chicago an "abolition hole" any lorg-
err Chicago Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

w Governor Gearys resignation has
been received by the President. It took
effect on the goth. The Governor has ar
rived in Harrisburg, and repeated to the
editor of the Telegraph, at that place, the
same statements made to the editor of the
St. Louis Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
nEMr T. NJ. Fullerton. Of Saltwater

nEMr. F. NJ. Fullerton, Of Saltwater,
Minnesota Terrific writes tothe Commis-
sioner of Patents, that be planted last year
some Chinese sugar-cane, which he received
from Mr.. Rice, from which he raised sew
eral quarts of seed. He planted the cane
in his garden in June, and it was upwards
of eleven feet in height when it came to
nerfection. Mr.. Fullerton thinks that the
cane will do well IN Minnesota, especially
for food for stock. He adds, in conclus ion,
should he have time, he will test the cane
this year for syrup and sugar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
sgIn 20 years, Ohio has increased j;

NN In 20 years, ONO has IncIeFseu NJ
val,,,tion from 100000 to s86o,oo0,-
600 The elements Of freedom, have
Given her gigantic progress, while Vir-
s5.;n;a the mother of Ohio, is progressing
i,pa a snail. backward. The debt of Ohio,
$4,000, 900, which was once very burden
some. is now but triae compared to her
immense resources.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

s.. CRoIx MILL PRoPERrY.-We OBJ
serve HAT the famous case Of Hungerford
q. esleb Gushing, is again in the Courts;
II wolves property to the amo, Mt OF
nea1ly $500, 600, and has been in hpga-
tion 4 yen years. At recent trial at Be
loik hdge Keep decided in favor OF Hun
1eslo3E, but with the provision that Cush-
iuc szoud be allowed his improvements.
Tbs oests of this suit has already reached
the enormous sum of $4,000, and as 1t Is
10 ooanp to the Supreme Court of the
Tinted States, the costs will probably a
mouut to $4,000 before final adjudication
The PARTIES are wealthy and there IS nc
reason why they should not have the full
length Of the string.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

PoPP1NG THE QUEsTIoN.-I was sitting
by the side of Imogene, meditatlng upon
the best manner of coming to the POINT,
when she took up an orange that lay upon
the table.
"will you have part Of thisa" she
asked.
I assented, thinking all the while more
of orange flower than the fruit. What she
was thinking Of, | cannot say. She deyi-
ded the orange intotw parts, and give
me one. A sudden inspiration came upon
me.
aOh, Imogener' said I, 81 wish you
would serve me as you did that orange.
"What do you meana'' she asked lnno-
Gently.
..Why, you have haved the orange, now
won't you hare me 2"
| am a little oblivious as to what fol-
lowed for the next few minutes, only |
remember somehow found my moustache
| in contact with her lips. We are to be
married in March. You will receive cards
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

r-A bill was introduced in the Legs
lature of New Jersey, BY some facetiou
member. which provides for the imposition
If an annual lax Of s. on every baenelor
over IS wears of age. The bill Is entitled
...n at 70 facilitate matriBlony.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
A HoosIER DooRKsBREn.-Some years

u a
A HoosIER DooRKsRfiEn. -Some years
since, at time when Ludlow d Smith
the since opulelt theatrical managers
were travelling with large company
through the western part Of Indiana ev-
erything was fat-business was stagnated
canals were frozen up, and as for money
no such article was in circulation. Yet
the managers strobe on, and every mem
Der of the company knowing them to be
good" stuck to them like wax After a
time, The managers, almost in despair,
reached something of a sizcabe town
put oct their bil!s-after rowing, secured a
magnigcent Hall in the shape of an old
barn, and calmly awaited the result. The
constable of the town was secured as mon
ey taker, (money was taken at the door,
and evening arrived. Many an anxious
eye from the stage peoped through the
little hole in the green curtain-and a
mazement! the Temple barn was soon
crowded. The performances went off that
night nervously and charmingly. Every
body, actress and actor, WAS greeted with
shouts. At last the performance was con
cluded, and in an ecstasy of delight, one
Of the managers sought the doorkeeper.
"Rather good house, MIR. Doorkeeper.'
"O'yes, right smart-here's the decker
ments." Here Mr.. Doorkeeper handed the
manager one dollar and fifty
cents exactly.
"But, my dear sir, the J all was full;
how can you account for SO small re-
turn!"
"Dod wash it, do you doubt my honor,
all | tux at the door. =
You see that big breaking yonder: we'll,
most of the audience bruck in there"
eyes, but you
STRANGER, there's my coat Oft was
put here 10 keep The door, have kept it,
now if you insinuate as how | ought,
without instructions, to have kept the
breakage, here's fight for the whole
crowd"
There was no fight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

EVIDENCE UPON EvIDENcE.-An ex-
change says that Mr.. came home
late one night from the injecting" and
was met at the door by his indignant
spouse with the usual reprimand on such
occaiions-the same probably used by Mrs.
Noah when her husband stayed late at the
vintage:
"Pretty time of night, Mr.. - for
you to come homeopathy time, three
O'Clock in the morning; you, respectable
man in the community, and the father of a
family"
"Tisn't three-it's only one, | heard it
strike; Council always sits till one O'Clock"
"My soul! Mr. --, you're drunk
AS true as I'm alive, you're drunk. IT'S
three in the morning.
81 say, Mrs. -, it's one. l heard
it strike one, as | came round the corner,
ts0o or three times"
His spouse could say no more; SO she
retired.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
NkicEaigan stands Firm.

Michigan voted for Circuit and Supreme
Court Judges last Monday. A furious
snow storm prevailed, and the vote was
light The returns, however indicate there
has been no falling of'among the people in
their firm and heartfelt adhesion TO the
principles to the Republican party. 1t is
estimated, from rsturns received, that the
Republican ticket is successful BY at least
ten thousand naoioritYI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18
: Prairie du Chen Courier.

FREE Lovers CONVERTED TO CATHoLr-
c1sM.-We learn from the Catholic 1eIe-
graph and AdVocate of the 9Th inst, that.
Or. 7. L. Nichols, and Mary Cove Nichols,
of Free Love notoriety, were baptised on
on last Saturday afternoon in St. Xevier
Church, Sycamore street, Cincinnati, by
Rev. Father Oakley, Rector of the College,
having been duly converted to the Catho-
lie faith. With them were also baptised a
daughter of Mrs. Nichols by former hus-
band, and Miss Hopkins, of the Free
Love Yellow Spring Institution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

FREE SUFFRAGE.-Both branches OF
the Legislature of New York have adopt
Jed, by very large majorities, joint reso-
luton SO amending the constitution as to
grant the Right Of Suffrage to all citizens,
without distinction Of color. 1t has yet
to be adopted by another Legislature and
ratified by the People, before it can take
effect. The Albany Evening Journal, re-
ferring to it, says:
The experime mt is not new one. Col
ored men have voted in Massachusetts
ever since the Declaration of 1ndepen-
dence. They have voted in Maine ever
since her admission as State, and in
Rhode Island ever since she had a written
Constitution. New Hampshire and Yer
mont granted them the right 10 vote, up
wards Of half century ago. No states
are better governed, and none have better
educated or more enterprising citizens, than
these, which practice what we all preach
that call men are born with equal political
rights"
This same question Of Free Suffrage is
to be submitted to the People of Wiscon.
sin next fall. We hope that they will a.
dept it, and thus prove their faith by their
works. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

BYRoN PAINE, Republican, was yesterday
elected County Judge of this County, by some
1000 majority-in county Boosting 1900
Democratic majority--for the unexpired teri
and for four years from next January. This
is not, however, party triumph, but tri-
umph of honesty over dishonesty, and of JUS
tice over fraud. Withthe whole Democratic
press opposed to him, the masses Of the people
Democratic az well as Republicaa--turned
out with will to vindicate the character Of
the City and County from the reproach OF
having Judge fasten upon them, to whom
they were unwilling to entrust the guardians
ship of their property after death. This YER
dict of the people may be regarded as death
bed testimony of the Democratic party in IA
vor of the honest Republican, BYRON PAINE.
IF Milwaukee Free Democrat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

The BATTLE OF WAGRAM.-Napolean s
bait lie Of Wagram was the greatest of
modern times, if we consider the mum Der
of men engaged in it, and assembled at
the same moment in the field. There
were three hundred thousand men in two
armies, and from the extremity of one
wing to the extremity Of the other, was a
distance of two leagues and half The
beauty and majesty Of such a spectacle
man be easily conceived. We had seven
hundred pieces of artillery, and the enemy
five hundred. Thus twelve hundred guns
were laundering simultaneous over the
narrow field. We fired during the day
eighty-four thousand rounds Of artilery,and
had twenty thousand men put hors de
combat yet the victory was without result,
The times were passed when multitudes Of
prisoners fell into our hauds, as in Italy, at
Ulm, at Austerlitz, at Jena. It was a bat
tie gained, but it left many others to be
fought Memoirs ofthe Duke Of Ragnsa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

WHAT IS LEGAL TEsDEa?--Thompson's
Bank Nots List gives the following: "Ameris
can gold coin in any amount; american silver
10 the amount Of FIVE dollars; three cent pieces
TO the amount Of thirty cents, and one cent
pieces to the amount Of ten esnis srslega ten
I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-04-18

HoRsEs.-So far as progress is concerned,
It is use ess to breed from mares deficient in
form, spirit and movement, or common, cheap
horses, whose chief Recommendation is that
they are large, look bright, sleek and fat,being
well-fed and well-groomed. The country ia
full oflarge, dull, spiritless horses, whose feet
in travelling bangle as if the as ern joint
was pivot or swivel, from which the foot de-
pended. The Morgan roadster raises the foot
from the ground, and casts it forward as if
making an air line, as true and exact as it
,oovsd hv machinery. New Yorker.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24
quick Sales and Small Profits.

HAvING received another lot of Fall
LII and Winter wear for Ladies and Gen
tlemen, would respectfully solicit call from
them as my motto is quick sales and small
profits. | am determined to sell cheap for
cash, for that is quite an object now.
Ladies if you wan some really nice goods
fer the money. you can very easily get them
by calling at No. 50, Main st.
| have received very choice 1T of
Bleached and Brown Cottons, all widths,
White Red and Yellow fannels, all wool. as
cheap as can be bought in the city for tho
same quality and widths, homespun checks.
Shifting, Stripes, DENNIS, Blue Drills and
manv other articles in that line | have re-
ceived, and will sell them low for the cash.
Now ladies if you want a beautiful silk
dress, either in Fancy or Plain l can please
you certainly. for have very nice assort-
ment of these Goods. and bought of one of
the first houses in Pbilad ,lphia. and the styles
are really beautiful and the price is exceed
inglv chea.. so therefore, you must come
down and look at them, for am determined
they shall go. Gentlemen give me call when
you want anything in your line, from stand
ing collar to pair of socks, and | think l
can suit you.
J. ID. CANNON. 60 East Main st.
Oc 20 Successor to ]. n. Dawson.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24

The FA1R.-We learn that the gen.
tlemen who have in charge the compile
ton of arrangements for the approaching
Exhibition and Fair, are moving with
much spirit and energy, and that, SO far
as can now be judged, it will surpass in
interest both its predecessors. The So
ciety have followed the wise rule of libcr-
atty in the offer of premiums, and the
list which they present is large and gsner-
GUS.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24
REVOLVING HAT Show RAck-We

REVOLVING HAT Show RAcK.-We
notice very ingenious contrivance in the
store window of of Mr.. VIM. johnson, jr.,
on Market square, for the display of Hats,
Caps, &c. 1t revolves continually by
means of clock work, at whatever speed
they fix it, and at slow rate will run it
is said "a hours. 1t is quite an improve
ment and will readily catch the eye Of
the passer by. ...
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24

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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24
g1L CLOTHS.
PAPER HANGINGS,

CAhIElS,
al CLOTHS,
PAPER HANGINGS,
GU r 7 A l N s, SC.
WE respectfully invite the Public to call
w and examine our assortment of goods.
We are confident that we can suit everybody,
both as regards quality and price. Our stock
consists of a complete assortment OF Velvet
Tapestry Three Ply Tapestry,
Ingram, Venetian and Common Carpets,
Druggets, Rugs, Door Mats, Table Covers,
&c,
Furniture and Floor Oil Cloths in great va
riety and widths.
ALSO
Satin Delaines,
Worsted and Cotton Damasks,
Turkey Red, Moreens,
Lace and Muslin Curtains,
Gold Velvet, Landscape, Powered and plain
window Shades,
Gilt Cornices, Curtain Bands,
Centre Tassels, Curtain Loops,
Gimp Fringes, Picture Tassels and Cord,
Gilt Velvet, Satin, Oak and common Papers,
Borders, Fire Screens and paper Curtains.
We always keep on hand and make to order
Feather Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Curled Hair
and Shuck Mattresses all of which we are
opening at the lowest prices.
All work in our line executed at the short
est notice, and in the best manner.
WIN A WALTERS & CO.,
Upholsters and Paper Hangers, }
oc 10-1m No. 26, Main st.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24

The FARIETIEs.-1llness prevented our
looking in at this agreeable place of
amusement last evening, but one OF our
''devils," who by some means Insulated
himself into the house, informs us that
the attendance was fright smart To-
night is the benefit of Mr.. G.. II. GR1F-
FIFTH, which We trust will be patronized
as his merit deserves. The popular play
Of "Maryied Life" "a Fireman's i'd
dress" by Miss CAPPELL, and the moral
drama of "Jack Sheppard" are in the bill
On Monday night, the great MURDOCH
will positively appear.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-24
90 20
Furniture!
Furniture
Furniture - =

WE would respectfully inform our a
w friends, customers and the pub Va
lie generally, that we are now in re- NJ
ceipt of our fall supply of FURNITURE to
which daily additions are being made, and
will compare favorably with any establish
ment in the State in point of taste, workman
ship and variety, all of which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms. All persons in
want of furniture would find it to their ad-
vantage to examine our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
N. B.-We have had manufactured in the
City of Norfolk, one Of the finest HEARSES
in the United States, and we are now pre-
pared to attend to the Undertaking in the
neatest style and on tee most reasonable
terms. A. A. GWALTNEY 4 co.
oc 20 No. II. Main street, Norfolk Va.
A. II. & Williamsburg Gazette Copy.)
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x x NOTICE,

+ HAVE large and splendid stock of
i Fall and Winter Clothing, and am constant
ly receiving new and fashionable goods from
the best houses north, which am selling low
for cash and to suit the hard times all in
want just give me call and rest assured you
will not regret it. have also good va
riety of Boys clothing to fit Boys from to Is
years old, which are going off fast.
l have also large stock of Gent F rnish-
ing GOO and fresh lot of superfne Cloths
Cassimers and Nesting, which l will make to
order in superior manner and guarantee a
fit or no sale.
N. BAH goods left to be made and
trimed, positively cash, after this date.
+. A. karin,
90 20 No. 10, Main street.
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Proposals for Erecting Marine
Barracks at Pensacola,
Florida.
Navy DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Washington, September q, 1857.
CEALED PROPOSALS., endorsed
~ proposals for building Marine Barracks
at Pensacola, Florida" will be received at
this department until the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1857, at o'clock, p. M, for the con
struction of the Marine Barracks authorized
to be erected at Pensacola Florida, accord
ing to the plans and specifications pre-
pared by the direction of the Navy Depart
ment, copies of which may be seen at the oil
ces of the commandants of the navy-vards At
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, b ,ston, New
York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Pensacola,
and at the Navy Department.
The proposals m ust be for furnishing all the
materials and completing the work in a man
ner satisfactory to the person wEO may be
appointed by the Navy Department to super
intend the same; and the department reserves
The right to reject or accept any of the pro-
posals herein invited, when it deems tie in
terest of the United States requires it.
Ninety per cent, of the amount of work
done and the materials delivered will be paid
for from time to time, as the work progrt S.
es, upon estimates made and and certified to
by the superintendent on the part of the
United States, and ten per cent, retained I'M
til the complcti of the contract and acep-
lance of the work by the said superintendent
and department, and be forfeited in the event
that no bill shall be made for an amount | SIS
than five thousand dollars.
Each pro )oSal must be accompanied by
written guarantee, sig ed by two responsible
persons, Certified to be so by a navy agent,
postmaster, dist let judge, or some other olii-
CIR of the United States, in the sum of five
thousand dollars, that the bidder will, when
required, if his proposal be accepted, enter
into IA contract and bond with proper and
sufficient security for its faithful performance.
Bidders are invited to examine the plans
aad specifications at the Offices herein-before
mentioned.
The proposals must be sealed and addressed
to this department, and plainly endorsed
proposals for building Marine Barracks at
Pensacola, Florida"
The bidder only whose offer may be accept
ed will be notified, and the contract will be
forwarded as so II thereafter as practicable,
which he will be required to execute within
ten days after its receipt at the post office
named by him.
All the above work is to be completed in
all respects according to the plans and speci-
ficatons within twelve months from and at
ter the date OF the contract.
ISAAC TOUCEY,
oc 3-2aw4w Secretary of the Navy.