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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Annual aIeetinE OF the Grant Co.
Agricultural society at Lancas-

aIeetinx OF the Grant Co.
Asriculfural society at Lancas-
ter.
The Second Annual Show and Fair of
the Grant County Agricultural Society
will te held at Lancaster on "Wednesday
and Thursday, being the Esd and Gath
days Of September. We find that larger
preparations are being made than we an
|ticipated, and a much wider interest, as
numbers Of persons will be present from
lother counties and distant parts. A much
larger asssmblage Of people will be pres
lent than has ever been seen in this part o.
the State, in all probability. Are the PEG
pie Of Lancaster preparing to accommo
date the people! That is the question
We learn that our citizens intend to en-
gage the services of the Lancaster Brass
Band. but the Band will afford no su6stdn-
tial accommodation. Lodgings should be
provided in private houses; the tavern'
cannot provide for halt, perhaps not quar-
ter, Of the people who will attend. A
meeting should be called Immediately, OF
a committee volunteer, to consider these
matters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Hon. A. w. Randall.

This gentleman is the Republican can
didate for Governor of Wisconsin. He
was our first choice, next to one man-that
man not available at present. Our rea.
sons for preferring RANDALL are as follows
bis ability is acknowledged by all parties
he is popular, not because he crawls on all
tours and avoids giving bis opinions-thus
saeaking into favor with all parties by a.
greeting with all, but because he is open
frank and eutspoken; he is not connected
with any railroad, bank or other corpora
ton, nor does he run with any clique Oh
faction; he is Of good moral habits; ge
nerous, plain-speaking man. In him al
the qualities, proper for an honorable mar
to possess, seem to center; he is Of higl
spirits, ambitious and courageous. He
may be rash and bold in purpose, but such
qualities lead to friendship and compassion
With such parts, combined with strong &C
tive mental and well-develcped physical
powers, RAsDALL, though a young man
has lived full life time, had the expert
ence of half century, acted about as
much history as a veteran and perhaps has
done more than any five men in Wiscon-
sin to disar,n and hurl from power the
most corrupt party that ever ruled State
and yet his transit upwards is scarcely be
gun. Such is RANDALL, and upon this
brief view of him do we stand, pledging
our word that he will not fall short of the
measure we have meted. Il must be clear
to any one, having tolerable knowledge
of the character of men from prominent
qualities, that such a person as RANDALL,
with points as we represent, would assent
to 40 wrong, do very near right and to dc
ceiye him would be human impessibility
Such men are never corrupted for their
star of empire is their honor, which is a
bove all things save what is Divine. I'm
n .dence may beguile and rashness blight
a man like RANDALL, yet ingratitude can
not live nor seishness reign in that breast
where such qualities dwell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

SoUTH- WESTERN WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT
The Mineral Point Democrat, by way
of experiment, has changed its name as
above, and by arrangement with the Oar.
Hngton folks, is to devote share of its To-
cal columns to the special interests Of that
new and tlourishing Railroad Town in La
Fayette County. The Democrat is ably
edited by Mr.. OrIs. The name of a pa
per should never change, we think. The
mutual arrangement may be profitable
though we hardly see how it can stand
There will have to be much forbearance
and concession on both sides-or at leas,
a modification of tcne-friend Cr1s being
such an extreme politician while most Of
the Darlington men are over on the Other
side.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Dtstrict school Meetings.

The last Monday in September Is the
day set by law for holding the annual
District School Meetings and Elections.
These meetings are sadly neglected every
year, and such neglect causes most Of the
difficulties arising under our school law
They ought to be attended by every one
interested in schools. The clerk OF every
school district ought to present to the
meeting a statement Of the condition OF
the financial affairs of his district. This
will enable the meeting to decide how
much money to raise by tax and how the
same shall be used. He should also see
that the meeting is provided with copy
of the school law; school laws are scarce,
but one or more can be found in every dis
trict. 1t is the duty of district treasurers
to report their receipts and disbursements
to annual school meetings. Much care
should be used in selecting the right kind
of men for officers. We know Of some
districts that are almost broken up by one
or two contrary, ignorant designing officers
who act as though the school law and state
fund were made for them and to be used
by them to exhibit their tyranny. One
point should ever be kept in view: the
money and the law were made for the
children only; the school-house was built
for the children. Whoever misapplies any
of them or lpismanages the law or the
school fund is morally guilty Of robbing
the children. There being no language to
execrate sufficiently the robber Of children,
we stop here on this point. We once knew
man who kept back some Of the public
school fund; his name was not ANANlAs
but we have ever since kept a sharp look
out for him, and though he is rich man
we have given the merchants notice thai
they may call in an extra police to watch
when he com, about.
Remember also, district clerks, you must
report to Town superintendent on or be.
fore the 18th of September.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

Graw ~; Prame.ll; Hayward 80; Tier
new &: Reed 2; p; Armstrong 2.
On motion Of Mr.. Brown, EDWARD
NJ. MoGRAW, Of Sheboygan, was declar-
I'D to be unanimously nominated as candl-
date for State Prison Commissioner.
The Platform and Resolutions OF the
Republican State Convention will appear
next week, with the democratic platforms
alse; and, perhaps, the celebrated demo
cratic Platform of lo49.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
In Probate-Evans.

STATE OF Wisconsin, County of Grant, ss.:CountyCoa
sept. 9Th, 1857. Present. stephen o. Paine. Judge
/ N TINS day came Simon E. Lewis, and filed in To
" court his petition for admins tration De bonis
OF the estate OF said deceased, representing tae dee
Of samuel Wilson, the former administrator OF the G
tate of said Evans
And thcreupon it is ordered that the matter Of GU
petition be heard before the ud.e of this court at h
Court Housein Lancaster, the first Monday OF oco
Der, A. d. 1851; and it is further ordered that nol
thereof be given to all persons interested by publishing
lhis order for three sve weeks previous 10 '
DAY OF hearing in the "Gran County Herald, Re'A
newspaper ubshed in Lancaster in said county
l2-3v STEPHEN D. PAINE, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
In probate-Tainter.

State Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant, ss.-CounyCou'
Sept. 18th, 1857. 49,
La tie matter of the guardianship of Richard Kerr i
ter, minor.
an this day fled in this court the petition Oh "
~ 10 b. Tainter the general guardian Of said mhoI,
license to sell certain real estate of his ward
y described in said petition for in said pea~
la ned.
And thereupon it is ordered that the matter OF y,
petition be heard before the judge of this court a.
Court House in Lancaster in said county, on tne ~
Monday Of October, A. ID. 1857; aud that notice ta
be given to all persons interested by the puonca.9
this order for four successive weeks previous TO S
OF hearing in the s.Grant County Herald, WV
newspaper published in Lancaster IN said county.
12-4w STEPHEN o. PAINE, County !uus9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
TAVERN AT BoscoDrL-NEw PosrMAs-

TAVERN AT BoscoBEL-NEw PosTMAs-
rBR.-Maj. JARED BARNETT, son of An
DREW, formerly of the Telegraph House
in Lancaster, has opened Public House
in Boscobel, near the depot, and is well
provided with room and other accommo-
lations, also good stabling. Persons visi-
ting that place can be comfortably enter
tanned at the Barnett House-as all the
former patrons Of the Telegraph House can
bear witness.
Mai. BARNETT has received the appoint
ment of Postmaster at Bescobel in place
of Mr.. J. NJ DIcKERsoN, removed for his
black Republicanism. BARNETT is capable
and trustworthy; the Office could not have
passed into safer and more accommodating
hands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
. ! e .

Aug 25th-At his residence in Garnavillo. Mr.. BESJA
MIN r. FORBES, aged 46 years. months, and Is days.
'r. FORBES was native OF Philadelphia, where he
was married 10 1881. to the estmable who now
mourns MS loss IN the spring of 1884, he the
wes and settled at Cassvlle and of the earliest
white settlers OF what is Clayton county. He resided
With his family at various places in Grant county, Wis
consn and in is county, from bis first locating atCasa
Vile until the spring of IS, when he made trip focal
nornia returning to Garnavillo in December of 1851
where he resided until the date of his decease.[ Clay
ton Co. Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
guardian Sale of Real Estate al
John r. Oxley, a Minor.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the Sd day of octo-
Der a. a. D. 1851 at O'clock N. the premis-
g onered lor sale In Grant Countythe undersigned
license from the County Court of said County-will
sell at public vendue the NWI of Sec 25 Town 6north
OF Range six west in Grant County, Wisconsin, contain
ing 100 acres to the highest and bidder Terms OF
SALR-Onefourth cash in hand, balance four annual
with interest pay annually at ten
cent, secured By mortgage on the premises
ELIZABETH OxLEY, Guardiaa
Dated, August 81, 1857. 12-3w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
In Probate-McWillianls

State of Wisconsin, County of Grant, 9sSy
Sept. It'll, 1857 Present, Stephen 0. Paine guas
In the matter Of the estate fJohn McWilliams
nN this day came David McWiiams, admlist.ar
" ofsaid estate and filed in this court his ain'A-
ton accounts for final settlement. ,,3ov 0.
And thereupon it is ordered that the first I 6Or
October, A. ID. 1857 be and the same hereby H. Court
hearing and finally settling said account a. rtbe
Housen Lancaster in said county: and II y ~, oteres.
dered that notice thereof be given to all pesoia wes
ted BY publishing this order for thee couaty
previous to said day of hearing in the Gran il
said county "es newspapers sPP EIPHEN @. PAINE,
s' ia-Sw e -' County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
In Probate Wilkinson,

State OF Wisconsin, County of Grant ss-Connv Cont
sept ith' 1897. Present, Stephen o. Paine, Judge
In the matter of the estate of Samuel Wilkinson
ed ''iA'hson' ueceas-
IN the application OF one Bunker it is ordered that
me application to prove the nuncupative will of
eeceaaed and to grant administration on the estate
saiu be heard before the judge of this court
tlhe Court House in Lancaster said county on the
fourth Monday OF October, A. D. 1857
is further ordered that notice thereof be given
al persons interested by publishing this order 70,
successive weeks previous to said day ofhearng
IN the Gi ant County Herald, weekly newspaper pub-
lished in Lancaster, in said County ~
Il l2-3w STEPHEN o. PAINE. County Indna .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Spetial Notites.
SELECT SCHOOL In LANCASTER.
hands.

Mr. s. PAGE, formerly of Vermont, will open Select
School in Lancaster, commencing Thursday next
He will occupy for the present. one OF the Public School
Rooms and upon commencement of the public school in
November he will move into specially prepared
for him by Mr. CALLS being large upper room over his
new store. The design is to extend to Mr. PAGE flat
terng support and if his services approved to make
his school permanent matterperhaps for the begin
ming of an Academy for which there is ready charter
For terms and pa rculars see Mr.. PAGE who is in toxin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Democratic State Nominations.

For Governor, JAMES B. Cross, of Milwaukee.
For Lieut.. Governor, E. d. CAMPBELL, OF Lacrosse.
For Sec'y of State, DAVID W. JONES, of Lafayette
For State Treasurer. CARL HABICH, of Dane.
For Atty General, GABRIEL BoUck, of Winnebago
For Sup't. of Public Instn, L.C DRAPER, OF Dane.
For Bank Comptroller. ]. G. SQuIREs, ofIows.
For Prison Com r., EDwABD McGARRY, of Dodge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Darlington, La Fayette Co.

Having occasion to visit, last week, this
thriving village, We, the Junior, would re-
cord our appreciation of the public spirit
and generosity Of its Inhabitants. 1t Is
situated upon the Mineral Point Branch
Railroad and is central to beautiful and
rich farming vicinity; the land is princi-
pally prairie, and the water is plentifully
supplied from springs. The Picatonic liy-
er flows through the village and.supplies a
vast amount Of water power, as yet only
partially improved. Many substantial and
tasty dwellings and business houses are be-
ing erected this season-of brick and stoae
generally. The Baptists have church
eelifce inclosed and to be soon finished.--
Rev. Mr.. MoRRIs, late of Potosi, has n
subscription nearly full for a Congregation
al house, to be erected yet this fall. Ed
N. E. CHAprS, formerly of this place is
the pastor of the Baptist Church.
Our ride over The country between
Platteville and the center Of Lafayette,
Darlington was charming. AS fine a
country was presented as eyes ever rested
on. The whole region is under cultva-
ton and represents wealth and beauty on
every hand, and a backing for Darlington
that must soon make the place quite city.
From information received, the country
support Of Darlington in other directions
than what we saw is equally fine and well
improved. s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

LEGAL NorIoEs.-The notices appear
Ing every week in the HERALD, as Sheriff
Sales, Probate Orders, Guardian Sales,
Commissioners notices, DC, deserve more
attention from our readers than is given
them. They present a journal Of how de.
ceased mems property IS disposed Of, and
how the Sheriff disposes Of the property
OF unfortunate debtors. Property of Is
tates and such debtors often sells for .
third Of its value for the want Of bidders
and want Of bidders is through neglect
70 read such notices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
GRANT co. HERALD
LANCASTER, WIS, SEPT. 18th, 1857.
Republfcan State Nominations

For Governor, A. W. RANDALL, Of Milwaukee
For Lieut.. Governor, CARL SEIZURE, OF Jefferson.
For Sec'y of State J. l.. v. THOMAS, OF Rock.
For State Treasurer 8. d. HASTINGS, OF Lacrosse.
For Atty General, 81. NJ. JACKSON, OF Iowa.
For Supt OF Public Instn., J: G. AcMfxN, OF Racine
FOR Bank Comptroller J. P McGREGOR, of Columbia
For yPrison Conl'r, ED NJ. MCGRAw, Of Shcboygan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
100 Acres Land for Sale.
In PATCH GROVE

SITUATED about one mile west of the town of Patch
~ Grove, in the township of Patch Grove There s a
small frame house the place and 10 acres under ci
vstion There is about acres of good bottom Land M
several good springs The place is well timbered.
or urther particulars enquire Of the subscriber on
the premises. DAVrD NJ aDSn De on
Sept. 10th, 1857. 10 AMOS i'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Nem uctisncnts.
Auction Sale of Stock.
Farming Implements, Household Furni
ture, &C., de-, de-,

tNFe, &C., &C., de-,
WILL sEI.Lon my farm mile east ofEdward Ki,ids
Der 18th, f9
Mares and colts,
three year old Colts,
g Buggy,
Sleigh,
Plough and Harrows
A good Stove,
A Walnut Bookcase, with glass DOORS
2Bedsteads large cupboard, &C., &C.
TERMS;-Au under fifteen dollars cash; over, six
months credit l0per with approved securt,
Sale to commence st 10 o'clock, -
I23w& CuApr re s>r,rrr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
N. ". Tribune.

A Prospectus of the N. Y. Tribune
appears in our paper this week, with the
terms. 1t is the cheapest paper, consid
ering quantity Of reading, in the world, and
is the most universally read, BY all classes
particularly the poor, of which it is the
guardian and friend, in America. We
can say Of the Tribune that every tyrant
fears it, every aristocrat spurns it, every en-
envy to freedom ridicules it, every illiberal,
soullcss enemy to human progress snesrs
at it; while men everywhere Of generous
and philanthropic turn Of mind, patronise
and commend it. Turn TO that heartless
old miser who would see all enslaved if
thereby he could add one dime more to his
greasy purse, and YOU see one who spurns
and spits upon the Tribune. That iliber-
al man, who would consign the Foreigner
to a Punishment of 2l years from the bal
lot-box and the African to eternal Slavery,
joins the miser in war of determination
against the Tribune. So it goes on; the
Postlnasters are called upon to enlist a.
gainst it, and many of them do enlist in
the service. We hope the Prospectus will
be read and that clubs will be made up in
every neighborhood.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12


DIscARDrae SIDE IssuEs.-The South
Western Wisconsin Democrat says that
child Of iniquity, Barstowism, is dead
We are glad to hear it. The Democrat Of
this week says nothing of that next Of kin
Of Mineral Point Missionary side issues
Knoo- Nothingisna. Perhaps it is also
dead. The Madison argus has said moth
ing about Know-Nothingis,n for six days
not charge Of Know Nothingism does the
Democrat and argus make against the
Republican Candidates. They even for
get their dear niger issue-do not say a
word Of apology for slavery and amalga-
nation! We hope they will desert all
their idols and join US in advocating the
true democratic doctrine, that white men
and white labor are better than niggers
and negro labor-w labor more respec-
table and worthy Of support than poor, de-
graded, slow ard ignorant negro slave Ia
Dor, May they not longer pray to their
idols because few rich lords and political
allies persist in affirming that slavery is the
great constitutional element of our gov
eminent, and white labor, white men, free
schools, and freedom generalIy-all ;ncen-
diary and hateful. Instead of supporting
that national slavery workshop at Wash.
ington--whore slave-laws and slave terri
tory are clandestinely manufactured, may
the Democrat and argus desert its black
flag and unite with the advocates of free
country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

sc The first quarterly meeting forLan
caster Circuit will BIO hello to-day and tomorrow at The
"ead of Grant, In consequence of which there will b
no service in the VI. E. church tomorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

10 Town CLERKs.-We are requested
by Mr.. BEACH to give notice to Town
Clerks that he has received from the Sec
rotary Of State certain Blanks, including a
supply of blank election returns, forms,
oaths Of Office, certificates, de-, for distri-
button among the Towns. They are i'm
pertant, and Ar. BEACH requests Town
Clerks to send OF come for them immedi-
ately.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

@ Also, best Writing and Letter Pa
per, Envelopes, Drafting, Copying aud Tissue Paper
Wisconsin Maps &c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

~ Mr.. H. NJ. GILLETT has our sub
scrption accounts, and will receive money due the
HERALD, and will also receive the of subscri-
bers--wiiie passing around on other business
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
State of tie 1flarkets.
milwaukee Markes-geDt. =.

Wheat-market tiihe better on Saturday for snrinr
sales being made at so@s5 according to quality winter
selling at range of S5@91 90 for red and white.
Barley-light r4cei tho range remains about til,
same, 1890
Corn-retaiIiug al 75aS0.
Oals-not so PLENTY, and cold at So61c5.
RyE--now sells at70c
Potatoes common at SOC, choice at 42644.
Hidcs-grcen Sag, I5a1S for dry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

LAND For SALE.-DAvID MARSH Of
fers 100 acres Of good land fer sale near
Patch Grove, having small house and 10
acres improved; alse, good springs, and
well timbered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Xg- The Painters Guide. for House

Sign Painting, Ornamental Painting and Finishing: Mar
bling, Smating, Graining OF Wood and Shell-work;
Staining, Vanishing, Gliding, Browning, &C., &C., For
sale mt the Herald Ofice-Trice 80 cts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

EE MERCHANTS and MECHANICS LED
GERS and Day Books--also, Pocket and Memorandum
Books for sale at the Herald Office,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

GgA good secondhand Two Horse
WAGON, for sale. Enquire of Budd & Danfortl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

@ Wilson'S new Map of Grant Co.,
for 1857, for sale at he Herald Oice. Price S1oo;
canvass with rollers $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

GY BLANKS Of every description, for
ale at the Herald Orice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

GE JUSTICES DOCKET RECORDS and
own RECORD Books, for sale at the HERALD OFFICE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

RY JOB PRINTING neatly executed ON
The Herald GaIlimipper, and the shortest notice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
M A r r led

Sept. Sth-In Potos, by John Carlos, ESD. NJ. GREE
BIERCE PALMER and Miss MARTHA JANE GfLL1LEAN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

EY- Persons indebted for the Herald,
or otherwise forward the money by mail in bills and
stamps and we will return receipts for the same
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

School Registers, for sale al the Her
aid Office !; Erice IS cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

SENAroR.-The proper measures ought
to be taken soon to present a Republican
Candidate for Senator to represent Grant
County-by County Convention or other
wise. We have heard the name Of N. H.
VIRGIN favorably spoken Of; also, Judge
PAINE. These gentlemen are we'll
known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
County Fair Grounds.

The Committee have selected ground
for the Agricultural Fair on Mr.. Hollow
avs farm, adjoining the village.
We are requested to give notice to Judges
and other officers that their services will
be needed on the ground, early in the NOR
ming of commencement day. It is hoped
that every one holding station as officer
will be on hand and attend to his duty
promptly. aaa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12
Wisconsin Form Books

tioA for sale at the Herald Hbfee.
ALSO, State Maps of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-12

Auction SALE OF SrocK.-Mr. CHARLES
NUrI advertises to sell at Auction, horses
and other stock, also farm improments and
house furniture, in the town Of Csssville
On tbs 18th Of October.