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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
SOUTHERN DISCIPLINE. "A man named

SOUTHERN DISCIPLINE. "A man named
Josepe L. Bodgett, has been driven out o.
the State of Florida, after being cruelty
whipped, for having said that be had taught
negroes to read. He was gentleman o.
GOOD character and had always performed
his duties as a citizen in correct ana nv ~,
fuI manner. The parties who eSPeiieo
hin, STYLE themselves Regulators ana nave
already killed several men. One was
vxb;nned to death, one was shot dead, ant
others have been whipped and sent out Of
The State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

FREE CoLoRED Persons IN New Or
LEANs.--The New Orleans Crescent says
that the free negroes Of that city are pos
sesscd of four millions of property-that
they aregeLerally Industrious and honest
that they are not "objects of dread an1
apathy" On the contrary, they are OF
jects uponwhich sympathy and encourago-
nent have been bestowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
RE- poor widow in Weymouth, Ma

wA poor widow in Weymouth, Mass.
having noticed that thief was at hel
wood pile, bored hole in stick of wood
and tiIle,s it with gunpowder. The next
day an explosion took place in the stove
of u rich merchant near by, of whom she
rented her house. He was so incensed at
the discovery that he actually turned the
poor widow out of doors for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

gT The Missouri Democrat states there
are twenty three wildcat banks in the
State Of Iliir DIS, located in the swamps OF
Egypt, ane, the forests elsewheie, with a
circulation amounting in the aggregate to
three Ind half millions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

GgT The Emperor of China has refused
to receive q communication from President
Pierce. A letter from the Queen Of
forwarded some time since, met
with similar fate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
General Merchandise,

TT0LT. & VANCE viii continue the General NsI
tile business at The old stand OF Holi, vance .
at Potosi, where viii be found every thing nsua, 7
for in this market, in the line of Dry Goods, eV
Hard, Crockery, Glass and Queens Ware, heau' n
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Yankee Notions, n
Goods, &C., &c. Articles of luxury and utlhty, sH
found always ON ALI at prices as low as can M
loft HOLL 'A'U
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
nE-lhe Missouri Legislature on

Gglhe Missouri Legislature on the
10th inst, passed the Constitutional a
mendmcnt in relation to banking in that
State. This will lead to greatly increased
banking facilities in Missouri The vote III
the House was 81 to 25. Democratic OPP
position to banking is rapidly disappear
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
NEW GOODS
ID A m OFT q r O Y y

Z A I OH Or " Y ,seO
TIME undersigned are now receiving thei.
stalment ofFall & Winter Goods; co Goods
large and well selected assortment OF Dry-"o'
Made Clothing, Hats & Caps. lilo If Boz
splendid assortment of the latest syn Woode1-
Boots & Shoes, Crockery, Groceries; anJ ,or Box
HardwareAlso good assortmentof Pariol MARE,
inc Stoves Stove trimmings, Pipe \ Tin- ,eh b
Putty & Glass Salt Fish, Nails, &C, 6c., emsrorsb
fer to the citizens Of Grant County, on a. ia'V
as can be bought in the County. ..,nce for :
All kinds of Produce received IN Gn1nGWN s.
Patch orors, ocs 18th. 1858.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

EgDr. Rufus W. Griswo'd lies severe
y ill in New York city. Fis disease is
and his condi ion for two or
three years has been crit cal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

Gy James G. Birney, the noted abo-
lition;st, and long the ''hberty pariy' can
didate for President, is out in pamph-
let fayoring the colonization of the ne
groes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

gy Elk Governor Ja'nes H. Hammond
of South Carolina will probably be elected
TO Congress as the successor of Preston S.
Brooks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
New Goods at Potosi.
SAM WILSON,

Take NOtice-Dealers at Lancaster.
TIME undersigned. having one of the Largest and
/ best Stocks of MERCHANDISE brought to
the country invites general call of the public, and
generous share of patronage.
Our Stock Embraces
full and perfect assortment of ali in the line of Dry
Goods Groceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps Clothing so Furniture and Fnishings for hou-
SEES endless quantity of marketable articles, for
every kind of use.
Salt, Sugar, Molosses,
Rice and other heavy Groceries of every kind and at
prices as low can be had in the country.
Produce.
We want all kinds of produces whea OATS BEANS bar
ley, Be-, in payment at cash prices.
N. B. The highest price will be paid for Hides
10 GEO. w. RYLAND & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
In Circuit Court.

State of Wisconsin, Grant County Circuit Court in
Equity on change of Venue from Crawford County.
Alexander McGregor as. Jacamah Ackerly, Admins
traitor of the Estate Of Abraham II. Smith, deceased,
Levi B. Villas, Joseph L. French, Polly Smith, Louisa
5. Ackerly, Jeremiah Ackerly, Eliza Platt, Catharine
p Standsh Charlotte Maria Smith, Harriet L. Smith,
Thomas G. Ring, Della Williams and the Newhurg Lii
brary Association.
GUBPGNAS having been issued against the defendants
- in this cause and returned snot found except to
said Joseph l.. French and Levi B. Villas and the said
defendants not having caused their appearance to be
tered in this and it being made TO appear to the
satisfaction of this Court that the said defendants
cept Levi b. Villas and Joseph French, out this
State and motion of L. F. Higbee, Solicitor for COM
planaLt it is ordered that sadJacaiah
strator of the Estate ofAbraha mi deceased Polly
Smith, Louisa S. Ackery, Jeremiah Ackelly Eliza Plat
Cathaine 2. Standish, CharioteMaraSmth Harriet i.
Smith, Thomas c. Ring, Della Williams and the New
burg Library Association be and hereby deemed and
taken TO be absent Geiendants and it is hereby ordered
and directed that they the said absent defendants appear
plead answer denur to the said complainant bill OF
complaint herein before the tenth day of May A.
d. 1857 or in default thereof that the said bill COM
plant be taken confessed against them And it is fur
thor ordered that this order be published in the Grant
County Herald public newspaper published Iancs-
in said County, for six weeks successively once in
each week prior said tenth of May 1857 and that
such publication commence within twenty days from the
date hereof.-Dated February 9th, 1857.
L. J. WOOLLEY, Circuit Court Commissioner
FOR Grant County, Wisconsin.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF GRANT,
CERTIFY that. the above and fore
1900. going is true copy of the original files
tHsRFSRSf. now remaining in my office.
sNSHSlss IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, l have
EHGW!Hy hereunto set my hand and affixed the sea
OF said Court at Lancaster in said county,
Sy$ftl this 10th day Of February, A. ID. 1857
6t34 JOHN g. CLARK, CLERK Circuit Court
Grant County, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
DR.. TEpoE1;ss w. EsaItzel1.

TTAEING permanently located in Lancaster will give
his undivided attention to tho practice of his pro-
feSsion, Physician and Surgeon.
lie may be found at all times at the Drug Storeun-
less professionally engaged.
4 general supply of Family Drugs and Medicines will
be kept for sale at the old stand of Bradshaw Balzell
prepared by myself.
Lancaster, May Goth, 1885, A9-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
70 Blacksmis,,s

lust RECEIVED q very large stock of IRON and
~ STEEL, of the best quality, and of all sizes. Al
50 complete stock of Tools consisting of nousehoe
vices, bellows tuyere irons, stocks and desscrew
plates sedges, hand hammers tire benders horse rasps
and files Also full assortment of seat and buggy
springs, iron axles, wagon boxes. thbe skens horse
nails ready made, horse shoes &c. &c., all Of which
will sell at very low advance for cash. as my motto is
"sma profits aud quick sales' G. F. WEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
Formation of New Towns.

Formation OF New Towns.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, "a
COUNTY OF GRANT,
Office of CLERK of Board Of Supervisors
November 14th, 1856.
FT,he Board of Supervisors of Grant county,
L Wis, do order anu determine us follows, 10 VII
BLUE RIvsE-pLAcE FIRST MEETING.
SECTION That al of the district OF country einbra
ced in Township No. Seven (7) North of Range No one
) West he and the is hereby formed, organized
and constituted as separate Town, to be known anu
called bv the name of Blue River:
SECTION 2 Thattke FIRST Io0a Meeting snail oe ned
at the House of THOMAS WALEER on Section NO. To- IN
said Town.
eit HICKORY GRovE-PLACE OF FIRST MEETING
SECTION g. That all the district of country embraced
in Township No Seven ~ North, OF Range NO. TWO
f2I West he and the is hereby formed, organized
and constituted as separate Town, to be known ana
called by the name of Hickory Grove:
SECTION 4. That the First I0rn Meeting shall PC
held the New hool=House Section 10, IN sad
Town. 4fty
wATERsTowN-TLACE OF FIRST MEETING
SKCrIoN s. That all the district of country embraced
in Township No Eight (S) North, of Range No. Iwot29
constituted as separate Town. TO be known and called
by the name OF WaterstOwn. =,
SKCTIcN g. That The First Ioon Meeting shall be hed
at the SchooHose Between the houses OF John Tyler
and Henry Morgan.
TO TAKE EFFECT. . ,
SECTION Z. That this order and determination snail
and be in force from and after the
day in Gprit, 1857.
WOOD r. BEACH,
3t35 C1erk Board Superttsors
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
MERCHANDISE.
Great Excitement
AT THE sst5
|llllY- RAY STlRE IN LANCASTER.

1Towe g. Barber. thankful for the very general
I'll and iattering patronage Of their numerous friends
give notice that after long delay and great loss by Lake
disaster, they prepared with aeavy stock Of
Merchandise, purchased in Sew.fork and Boston upon
favorable terms for Cheep Retail Prices. They promise
to sell exceeding low for 'Read as they make
no bad debts they able to sell lower than If they had
TO make up losses by high charges They hope by fair
dealing and large assortment of goods to make lar
ger run into the public patronage than before
Our Stock consists of large quantity OF Clothing
Wocllen Goods for Gentlemen and Ladics-also, Boots
Shoes Hats Caps, &c. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
GALEHA & BEEToWN
Regular e. 8. Mail Stage Ii

~SseIEEssaY LIE sooSei'oeis'
sSsr:ssfl s.ss..>sA ing received the cont
<iE Sssss s s,ss,s5e 's from Uncle Sam, fort
%is=3fz->a4z-zzss-s ss;e->1 rying the Mail FROM
lena to Beetown, and having stocked then
with good horses, will run his coach as
lows:
Leave BEETowx Mondays, Wedne;l
and Fridays, at 4 O'Clock; A. M; frthnih:
way Of Lancaster and Potosi,) and aniV
Galena at 5 O'Clock, P. NJ.
Returning, Leave GALENA - Tuesd
Thursdays and Saturdays, at O'Clock, A.
arriving at Lancaster at 4 o'clock and Beet
at O'Clock, P. NJ, same evening.
Passengers from the North viii find this
cheapest and quickest route to Galena;
passengers at Galena will find it the best n
northWestward.
WOOD, & WESTENHAVEK,
Cont,Ma,
uTraeeiers will find the coach inC,sn
at the City Hotel, Main-street. W.&T
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
To the Publici

IF you wish to bug Hardware, Tools, Stoves. +
II ron, Tinware, &C., &C., you will save money b,
going to the exclusive Hardware Stove and Iron Store
of G. F. WEST, in Gutenberg, where you will end the
most extensive stock in the county, and the lowest pr
ces Sign OF the black stove in tho three stone
tuildinSs Gutess1rg, Iowa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
ENGLISH PHYSICIAN

AT NEW CALIFORNIA.
THE subscriber begs leave acuaint the sick and af-
fiicted of Grant County and the public at large,
that he has located in the village of New California for
the practice OF his profession in the of diseases
to all licsh--huran and beast.
Having obtained his method of practice from the Vet
Urinary College of London and from eminent PHYSICIANS
in England as also froma long experience and research
he feels prepared to offer his services in the belief that
he viii be well rewarded The various diseases common
amorg and children with their symptoms and de-
vcopncnts hc processes to understand and treat
faly.
Worms in Children cancers scurvys evil inflammation
lung diseases, piles, &C.. he will cure, if durable.
Among the diseases of horses spavins ring-bones
thurapens curebs guers spints dimncSs of sight
and other diseases incident TO orses also castraton Of
colts OF every age upon the most improved plan; also
the pole-evil viii be cured.
full satisfaction will be rendered in all cases.
JOSEPH A. WILSON, Pkysicicn
sew Ssiiornia, May 23d, 1856. 4S-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
THEOs. HI. ROBERTSON.

A TTORNEY < COUNSELLOR AT LAW and NoTA-
IA RY PUBLIC, Platte1Ile, Grant COUNTY, Wisconsin.
viii practice in the various Courts of Grant Rchland
Crawford and Iowa Counties, and will attend to the Col
lection of Claims Applications for PreEmptons, Pay
mont of Taxes &c, in those Counties.
REFERENCES
Hon. B.RSHgLDoS, and r. H. MCCLELLAN ESQ., Galena ILL.,
Hon. ALLEN BARBER, and J. c. COVER, Lancaster, Wis
JAMES MOORE Esq, Muscoda.
Hon. AMAsA Conn, Mineral Point. 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
j. Hi. HYDE. WI, d..

(Late of Potsdam NJ "
AF!NG permanently located in Lancaster, offers his
L Il Professional Services as PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
His practice has been 20 years.
Residence and office, at the place formerly occupied
by Dr.. I'D. Wood. Lancaster Wis Jan Ist 1856 29-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
INSURANCE.
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY.

HARTFORD CONN.
ROUNTREE, AGENT, PLATTEvILLE.
CHARTERED IN 1819-cAsH CAPITAL $780, 900
ENSURES Merchandise generally, Stores, Dwellings,
i Warehouses, Public and Private Buildings, Mills
Manufactures &c and takes Inland Risk of Property
by Lakes Rivers and Land Carriage to all parts OF the
Union.
Rates of Premium as low security to the Insured
permits.
Policies issued on favorable terms by y. IF. RoUN-
tn - ageh !, at iia,teyiiie 47-tI
Y0Losses equitabiy and adjusted promptly paid
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
CO-PARTNERSHTP

TOHN q. CALLS has associated with him, in the
y Mercantile business, Mr.. JOHN PEPPER. The BUSH
4 Pepper, at the old stand Of John B. Calls.
JOHN B. CALLS. E
JOHN PEPPER.
IAncsstss, Wis, Sept, 2tth, 1850 I4-R
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

TuST RECEIVED 5 FOR SALE by the Chest. or q
- Retail 50 chests FINE TEAS. ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Manufactorv

tJ'NoooRAGED by the large patronagage in my Stove
business, take pleasure in informing the people of
Ton ana adjoining countless that have connected
ItN sHOP with my Hardware, Stove aud Iron Store
where VIII manufacture and sell, Rt wholesale and re-
IA, tai, every article OF Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
]y attended to.--Nov. /, 1885, e. r. WEST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

NCAUNHCv az CODWs
VKTlLL attend to Sale and Purchase ofREAL ESTATE
w on their own account and for others. Locating
Land Warrants, after personal examination Collecting
debts in Northern Illinois, Western Wisconsin, North
Iowa and Minnesota.
Titles examined to any lands in this City or County
Office No. so Main Street, 46-tf
GATENA HIS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

Started IN Lancaster IN 1916, and mever
get off the track!
I AN now receiving direct from Boston and St. Louis
L much larger and better selected assortment OF
Goods than before offered to the citizens of Lancas
ter and Vicinity, embracing:
Dry Goods, Fancy Il Dress Goods, Ready Made Cloth
ing for and boys, Hats Caps and Bonnetts Boots
and Shoes of every variety and style, Hard Ware, Log
and Gable Chains, Axes, Spades Mattocks, &C. Carpen
ter Farmer Tools, fine assortment. The largest
and best assortment Of Glass and Croee Ware in Grant
County. Window and Wall Paper, splendid assort-
nent of Carpets, Oil Cloths, &c. Wooden Ware Tubs
Buckets Churns Baskets Covered Pals, Butter Frkrs
and Pork Barrels. large stock Of Groceries at whole
sale and retail Macierel White Fish and Cod Fish, all
prime articles. Dried Apples, Figs, Rasins, Candies
Soap, Candles Tar. Rosin Paints Oils, Glass and Dye
Stufs of almost every variety. Manila Ropes, inch
1M irel,, inch, q inch, z inch and Il inch, Bed
Cords Nails large lot Coarse and fine Salt, Books
Paper Ink, Pens, ~ Toys, Fire Crackers Powder Shot
plete assortment. Patent Medicines comprising the
most popular of the day. Clocks, Jeelry, Shot Guns
and ton Thousand either articles too Numerous to
tron.
All those buying for cash viii care money by giving
call, IwflI sell at astonishing lot fgures. Come
ON Fcnnimore, Patch Grove, Liberty, Millye and every
body wishing goods at fair prices We will do the fair
thing and use you we'll. loft d. 7. PARKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

q BBLS. FISH OIL Lard Oil Lnseed Oil, 25 kgs White
ULead Paint Brushes and IS doz. Buckets and So Nest
Wash Tubs, Wash Boards Washing Soda and Brooms-
for sale at The Peonles Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

so H. BOXES Shy 1910 by IL u by IA Y 10 glass
soc LBS. PUTTY, and
5000 LIGHTS sAsH-for sale at the Peoples Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

w HIPS, Iashes, Sleigh Bells, Cow Bells Moccosns
w Buck Mittens and Gloves, cant be beatfor sale al
the Peoples Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

TO DOZEN CANS PRIME OYSTERS, Pickles, Peppe,
l.ZSauec, Brandy Peaches and Cherry Wine Bitters-
for sale at the Peoples Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-02-28

T5N0 THE LADIES:-New styles of Ribbons, Bonnets,
Artifcials Lawns, Silks, Delanes, Merinos, &C., sc.
Also splendid stock of fashionable Shawls-for sale at
the PeOnlee Store
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-22

The Herald Of Freedom, Of the 9th, con-
tains variety of news itsms relative to Kan
sas territory.
There are now IL Free State papers
published in kensas-ircluding Stringfel-
lows paper-the Squstter Sovereign--vhich
has recently changed its politics.
The sites Of the land Offices for the
three new land districts recently established
in the Territory OF Kansas have been located
ut Doniphan for the Delaware District, at
Fort Scott for the Usage District, and at ug-
den for the Western District.
The treason prisoners have been Ut Le-
compton the past week, trying to get .
trial, but thus far have failed. The gov
eminent do not seem disposed to prsss the
matter.
Persons ct . distance will bo careful
about making investments in paper towns
which have no permanent basis. There are
towns in Kansas which are destined e =.
places OF Importance, but every town plot
ted IN Kansas is not to be Chicago or ST.
Louis.
"A company Of Germans, from Connect
lieut. passed through our place last week,
bound for the lower Neosho, where they in
tend forming town under the above title.
The leader, Prof. Screntx,i is gentleman Of
energy aud education, and We doubt NOT that
he and his colony will prove valuable 40
kqustion to our country.
--One.fourth Of town lot, being but
p feet from. and $50 feet deep, situated on
the corner Of Massachusetts and winthrop
streets, in this city, was sold by 10 . year
and half ago for $3.50. Last Tuesday the
same quarter lot was sold for 81 500 cash in
\ hand.
We understand that the grounds and
foundation Of the Free State Hotel at Law
renee, has been sold to Col. Eldridxe and
partner, and 10 to be rebuilt this season,
greatly enlarged and improved.
"A good saw mill would pay we'll In Law
renee. Also grist and Touring mill. Who
will build them
Mr.. Deitrler has favored u with sever.
al specimens Of bituminons coal which he
found 10 the vicinity of EmporiA. The
! coal II Of eneellsn, quality, and the veins
are said ~ be from three 20 Eve feet In thick
n~ss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-22

BY INVITATION OF THE
Gate cay Literary Insstsute,
mRk. ACREADY.
'I'HE only Dramatic Reader before the American
L public, will give one Of her Entertain msuts, q.
THE ATHENEUM,
iussddy, Thursddy and Friday Ecsninqs,
MAY 10th, 2Ist aud 22d
Doors open Ut "a o'clock. To commence at 9.
TICKETS 90 cents, to be procured ct Marshal
Bruce's where portrait Of Mrs. Maeready can
be seen, - snd ~ the door.
10 0te
~ Entire change Of Programme each evening.
NAV ID