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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
The New Dome of the CapitoI.

This splendid monument of American
genius is to be of cast iron and glass, 154
feet in diameter from its base, rising above
the main building to height of over 200
feet; the apex consisting Of magnificent
lantern II feet in diameter, and so feet
high, surmounted by a bronze statue of
the Genius Of Liberty, ls4 feet in height.
The foundation of the dome is to be the
circular wall of the rotunda, carried up "a
feet above its interior cornice, and surroun-
ded above the roof of the main building
by an octagonal entabular and balcony
From cast-iron brackets embedded ID this
circular wall are to rise double row of
hollow cast-iron columns to the height of
81 feet. This colonade is I'd be crowned
by an entabular of feet. Above that a
pelastrade, with a fancy attice, "A feet
high, and contracting from $50 to 65 feet
in diameter; then the cap Of the dome,
semi elipsoidal and 81 feet height, with
ornamental windows at its base. This is
o be surmounted by the lantern and stat
lie of Liberty. The dome is to be simply
! continuation Of the rotunda, and It's
whole interior will be visable from
he floor of the rotunda. Above the
;ornice of the rotunda, on the interior of
he foundation Of the wall of the dome,
will appear continuous belt Of sculpture,
500 feetin length, representing the hlsto-
y Of America. The dome is to be ascen-
led by spiral stairs between its outer and
nner shell, or its roof and ceiling. There
will occur frequent landings or balconies,
both external and internal views.
The present state of the work on this struc-
ure is the fitting of cast-iron brackets in
he foundation for the reception of the
ast-iron columns.- Washington Union,
-uly 14th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ART,

THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTIL-
LERY AND PRINCE ALBERT.-The London
United Service Gazette-the naval and
military journals of Great Brltain-notices
with satisfaction, under the head of ga
merican Courtesy" the compliment Of the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Of Bos-
ton in electing Prince Albert an honorary
member Of their corps. Of the compli-
ment to Prince Albert the Gazette says:
"Considering the republican character
of all American institutions, we regard the
proceedings as peculiarly delicate COM
pliment, which we are sure will be appre-
ciated by the Prince Consoft. 1t is an ev-
idence of the cordial feeling towards the
old country by her transatlantic children.
When the proposition to elect the Prince
had been put and carried the band played
" God save the Queen" and Yankee Doc
de"-tunes which at one time represented
antagonistic interests, but are now land
long may they continue J mere echoes Of
the friendship which the two branches of
the Anglo-Saxon race cherish towards each
other"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

Fragrance OF THE AIR IN THE CoUN-
TRY,-We noticed, in passing over the
country, peculiarly delicate and dainty
fragrance, as of honey-dew, which seemed
to enhale from the foliage Of the oak
groves, as it was stronger in their vlclnity'
and prevailed the whole atniosphere.-
Whether this was the source, or it was
combination of all sweet smells of flowers
and leaves and grass, we are unable TO say,
but it was certainly most exquisite. We
have before noticed the same fragrance,
though not in the same extent, in pass.
ing through prairie and opening country
in the West, but do not remember having
seen it mentioned in print. 1t was dainty
enough to fill the sails Of Cleopatras bark,
or to have famed the voluptuous repose OF
Elius verus, couched on his bed of rose
leaves in the shadow Of reticulated cam
Cd, Of lilies, aud ministered to by the del
icate hands of slaves, whose beauty was
snch as only imperial magnificence could
secure from the choicest markets OF the
East. In short, it was extremely pleas-
ant to the oil factories, as Mira harrington
would say.-[Madison( Wis., Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

Hon GEORGE w. JoNEs-A Trick Elk
FosED.-A subscription paper is being
handed round at Dubuque, the object Of
which is the raising of money to purchase
a saiver service to be presented to Hon.
GEO. W. JONES. This is game we'll I'M
derstood of late. The meaning is that
Mr. Jones, having run bis race and come
out behind, is anxious to be renewed for
another race. It is perfectly understood
that he sees other men Of his party away
ahead of him-he tagging behind. If he
can get the silver plate he can catch up.
1t is bogus game, in which the stakes
are awarded before the play. It is also
understood that these subscriptions for
medals, service, plate, or other jewelry, are
generally first spoken Of, and chen gotten
up by those who are to be the favored re-
ceiyers Of the same and not by their
friends. 1t is the bogus game, played by
old professional politicians on their last
legs. 1t is just as we'll understood as
the Patent Safe game. 1t will be the
end of Jones as a politician. The Clay
ton County Herald, a neutral paper with
Democratic leanings, thus alludes to this
desperate case of a dying politician:
"What particular public act in the life
Of the Dubuque Senator has called forth
this testimonial Of appreciation and re-
gard" is not set forth. Perhaps it was
the distinguished bravery with which he
fought fer his rights in Iowa City, four or
i've years ago; or maybe it is to reward
him for the street row in which he was
mixed up at DUBUQUE a year or tive since .
or it might be for the spzendea, e1ooneni
and sensible burst oforatory with which ba
entertained the Democracy of Dubuoue 81
The grand blow out last winter; or it might
possibly be for thesgrandiloquent effort to
read a speech in the Senate last winter !:
and possibly al those great efforts combin,
ed, have had something to dc with this
grand service ofplate."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
LITTLE BY LITTLE.

"Little Iby littre," an acorn said,
As it slowly sank in its messy bed,
81 am improving every day,
Hidden deep in the earth away"
Little by little, each day it grew;
Little by little, it slipped the dew;
Downward it sent a threadlike root
Up in the air sprang tiny shoot.
Day after day, and year after year,
Little by little, the leaves appear,
And the slender branches spread far and
wide
Till the mighty oak is the forests pride.
Far down in the deapths of the dar X
blue sea,
An insect train works ceaselessly;
Grain by grain, they are building we'll,
Each one alone in its little cell,
Moment by moment, and day by day,
Never stopping to rest or play.
Rocks upon rocks they are rearing high,
Till the top looks out on the sunny sky
The gentle wind and the balmy air,
Little by lit lie bring verdure there;
Till the summer sunbeams gaily smile
On the buds and flowers of the coral isle.
"Little by little,o said thoughtful boy,
"Moment by moment, I'll well employ,
Learning little every day.
And not spending all my time in play.
And still this rule in my mind shall dwell,
Whatever do, will do it well.
Little by little, I'll learn to know
The treasured wisdom of long ago;
And one of these days perhaps We'll see
That the world will be the better for me !;
And do not GU think that this simple plan
Made him wise and useful man?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
More Common Sense.

| One of the editors of the Boston Iray-
eler who has been taking observations, Of
the West, writes home very sensible let
ter as the fruit Of the same. He tells
Eastern farmers plainly, that they, can do
better to move hete and buy ohE rich lahds
at present prizes; that to Frehiiiain thsTe and
cultivate many of their New England
farms. On another subject; be writes as
| follows: >,
1T is simply folly for the papers like
the New York Herald and other croakers
to compare the present with the times Of
$50 and Y, and to draw any conclusion
from the one to apply to tho other. We
have no United States Bank nor any 9TH
er monied monopoly about which Jack
son and Biddle may quarrel, and which
expiring, unprepared for death, shall again
shake to their foundation the finances
of the country and engulf in ruin tile bus
mess and the property Of millions of our
citizens. Tie country is not now; as then
flooded with worse than worthless cur
rency, created by an lily digested system
of legislation, to supply the place Of a de-
funct National Bank. Then the country
was full of produce for which there is no
market, so that farming, mhich must al
ways be our great resource, and CONSTITUTES
tic means of our national wealth, was a,
ruinous investment, even in the midst Of
the mosts bountiful crops. Now our sg-
gregate currency is of a healthy and relia-
Die character. almost as safe as coald be
reasonably expected or desired, while eve
ry article of produce is in the greatest do
nand, and farming has become the most
surely lucrative employment. It seems
evident, therefore, that all We need to re.
lieve the present stringency in the money
market, is good and universal crop the
coming fall, and for that, the prospect, sd
'ar as. have heard and inquired, is very
good"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
The Assessment Rolls.

| The session of the Assessors for the re
vision of the lists, closed yesterday, and
although, a large number of thoughtful
persons called and looked to their interests
i the greater portion of our citizens know
nothing of the amounts put down for thei
taxation, and have not been consulted al
to them. 1t is however a human thing
iii our inhuman taxation laws, I'd allow a
man the guantlet privilege of a weeks
session Of the Assessors.
We understand that the assessment las
beeh made in ratio Of three to one upon
last year. THUS if the Wisconsin Office
was assessed $500 last year, with the same
office IN all respects, it should be $500
this year. Some of the heaviest stock of
goods, on East Water Street, are assessed
at 81 900 and $1,000. We noticed one
house that sells annually 100000 Of
goods, put down at 500. If these are
mistakes, they are inexcusable, and if IN
territorial, they are highly criminal.
The total of the assessment roll, for
the city, will not vary materially from
S1O,000,000 as we understand. This is
about one fourth the real value of the city
But if the Assessors had carried the rolls
through upon fraction of one-fourth, and
use the ordinary judgement of business
men, the glaring want Of equalization
would be obviated.
There is still security, we believe.--I
The Council have the right to equalize the
but not take from, or add to
the total amount as fixed by the Assessors,
and the percentages of taxation upon that
assessment is made out by the Board of
Supervisors. The former is an important
thing, and should be thoroughly tested by
the Council Equalizers.
Everybody expects to betaxed within
shade of bankruptcy; but in Justice name,
do let it fall equally Upon all the property
Of the Inhabitants Milwaukee Wiscon-
sin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
A Observation-Disclosures of Cover
nor Walker.
From the Richmond South, July 10.

From the Richmond South, July 10.
One OF WALKrR's "OPERATIoss. ''-Fo
ourselves, we acknowledge an inability
to discriminate between the public anc
private character of an individual, in SC
far as to agree that he may be a scoun.
drel in one capacity and patriot ii the
other. That Governor Walker is not a
man of the highest principles of personal
honor, will sufficiently appear from the
following narrative Of one among many
similar financial exploits.
When Robert ]. Walker was Senator
from Mississippi, he ascertained that an
old man in Middlese1 county in thisState,
was disposed to sell a large estate in ne
groes. Accordingly, in company with a
colleague in the House Of Representatives,
Walker made the old gentleman visit,
and after protracted negotiation suceee-
ded in purchasing the slaves. Aud he got
them on good terms, for the old gentle
mana devoted delnocrat--was charmed
by the graceful condecension of the distin-
guished Senator. The aggregate price of
the negroes was something more than forty
thousand dollars, for which Walker gave
note or draft payable in New Orleans.-
But the old gentleman would not sell his
slaves, except on condition they were to be
kept together on plantation in theSouth.
Well, the slaves were taken to New Or
leans,were put upon the block and dispers-
ed to the four winds--the purchaser reali-
zed considerable profit by the "transac-
ton" The note or draft matured, was
presented for payment, was protested, and
from that day to the present time, not
cent has been received either by the old
gentleman or his heirs for fifty thousand
dollars worth of negroes! Meanwhile
Walker has lived in affluence, and is be-
lieyed now to be a millionaire. Will
some one Of Walkers spologisers impeach
the correctness Of this storya Let them
try it. The substantial truth Of the state
lheft shall be verified by testimony which
nobody can question.
But this is Oh ly an isolated Instance
There were many such in Walkers ca
'eer, Of which the history may yet be
written. Is that the sort Of a person to
whom the administration should confde a
public trust9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

THE UNITED STATES ARMY.-The
standing army of the United States, as
now organized, numbers 1882 men, if
the com panies were all full to the number
authorized by law.
The whole number of recruits for the
six years ending Sept. 80, 1855, was 3d.
oo6. During peace, by far the greater
number of these are alien by birth, but in
time of war, the native citizens are largely
in excess.
The tallest soldier. in the army is aGeer
gian, standing # o. inches.
Wool TO MIcHrGAN-The Jackson Git
izen says there has been quite rush in thu
wool market this week, and prices have
advanced trihe. On Tuesday it ranged
from So to 4e and some fine lots sold a
soc per ID. The amount brought to tn
Kalamazoo market during the past weel
was 100000 los. Prices ranged from 2!
to Soc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

The HEAD WATERS OF THE WISCONSIN,
RrvER--The Stevens Point Pinery says
Messrs. G. H. Helms and Joseph Fox
have just returned from tour of explora-
ton to the sources of this river; they made
the trip in bark canoe, with Indian assis-
tants, and were out 81 days. Particulars
of the trip will, we are informed, be pub
lished ere long. They report the Falls at
Grand Father Bulls $50 feet; this is prob
ably an over-estimate, though doubtless
the fall is much greater than that given
by Owen, 20 feet. The river is crooked,
abounding in rapids from there up, with a
number of heavy tributaries falling in from
the east and west. These gentlemen fol-
lowed an easterly branch, till it crossed the
State line into Michigan, few miles east
of Lac Vieux Desert; coursing still up the
stream in their canoe, they re-crossed the
line of Wisconsin, and into lake nearly
the size of Desert, and some Is miles S.
E. of it. The country abounds in lakes
of clear water, with fish, and the streams
skirted with fine timber. They found a
district of pine barrens, crossing the river
in N. w. direction, some 20 miles in
width above Pelican river,of nearly worth
less land; few settlers are occupy ing a
better region, farther UP. We look with
much interest for the publiction Of Mr.
Helms Journal, and map.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

A PAINFUL Observation-Disclosures has
been received from California, rendering 1t
almost certain that John HI. Lathrop, for
merly of this city, and the oldest son Of
Chancellor Lathrop, Of the State Univer-
sitv. was member Of Col. Crabb's COM
pany. who were surprised and taken by the
Mexicans near Sonora, and subsequently
massacred, as the report states, to man.
His parents and friends are overwhelmed
with grief at these sad tidings. Il Madison
fWis.l Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
The Railroad Crisis.

We have carefully watched the ups ,ant
!, downs of Railroad Stocks and Bo;ds q
mong the Bulls and Bears in Wall street
) for the past six months, and we have come
to the mistaken conclusion that the Wal
street sinners have been engaged in
meat-axe game, with Ill Railroad seeuri
ties, to feather their own nests. We are
satisfied that there Is no legitimate excuse
for the enormous depreciation which has
hurled all securities into the abyss Of con-
fusion and despair, aud that as soon as
stock rioIgers are sufficiently gorged, they
will permit the various securities to assume
their proper level. Ali our roads are do
ing as good business as ever, the grain
crop of the West, this year, will exceed
hat of any former period, and the gener-
al carrying business in constantly on the
increase. Why, then, are Railroad securi-
ties SO ruthlessly assaleds Simply to
Igive ''fat takes to stock mongers. We
are happy to learn, that stocks are on the
advance scale, and in all probability, before
dog days are over, they will be up to their
proper level Madison Patriot.
VERMoNT.-Good old Vermont is a pill
lar among the righteous. One Of its pa
pers saya Of it:
There is but one city in this state, and
not soldier. We have no police; and
not a murder has been committed in this
state within the last ten years. We have
no museums, nor crystal palaces; but we
have homes, genuine homes, that are the
centre of the world to their inmates, for
which the father works, votes and talks
where the mother controls, educates, labors
and loves-where she rears men, scholars
and patriots.
"DuNKARUs. THE Dunkarks-not
drunkards-a confederation of German
Baptists, recently held their annual love
feast in Lancaster County, Pa Their
religious exercises are conducted in most
simple manner. The only refreshment
allowed is vegetable soup. Preaching,
the administration Of the sacrament, and
the washing of feet are the principle fea-
lures of these annual meetings.
The DEMONSTRATION, who con-
nived at the recent Ohio defalcation, though |
Republican, is removed from Office, and
denounced by the entire Republican press.
Breslin, the real defaulter. is a Democrat;
but not single Democratic press in the
Union has said word against him or his
crime!
Dr.. KANE's LAST WoRK.-Tt is said
that the publishers have paid more than
SOC, 900 to the legal representatives of
the late DR.. KANE, for copyright money
on sales of his works, and will probably
make the amount up to one hundred thou
Sand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

RgThc St. Paul Times explains the
reason of the factious and traitorous course
Of the Sham Democratic members of the
Minnesota Constitutional Conve ntion, in
the following:
The key to tie whole enigma--the ex''
FOUNDER of the action of the Sham De.
mocracy, unprecedented, except in Kan
sas-is found in the following instructions
from the Pro-Slavery leaders at Washing
ton, to their white slaves in Minnesota
instructions which are beginning to be
Feadand understood by their opponents
clearer and clearer every day: "BRING IN
MINNESOTA AS A DEMOCRATIC
Il. e., PRO SLAVERY) STATE, IF
POSSIBLE; IF YOU CANNOT DO IT,
PREVENT HER COMING IN AT
ALL, AND WE WILL HELP YOU"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

CHEMICAL PRoDUcTloN OF SILK.-The
marvels of science are constantly multiply
ing. Heretofore the silkworms, after be-
ing carefully fed upon the leaves Of the
''morus multicaulis," or Chinese mulberry
tree, have been tenderly nursed until they
manufactured by digesting the choice
material. But science has taught us that
we can chemically digest the mulberry leaf
without the worms assistance, and pro-
duce by the manipulations of art, and in
increased quantity, the desired fabric
Ihls-if unexaggerated-is one of the
most important discoveries of the age. i
the hemp plant can be taken and BIZ hui
man ingenuity and skill converted into lin
en-, why whould it be impossible to meta
morphose the "morus" into silk2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
EA facetous correspondent of tn

~A facetous correspondent Of the
Chicago Journa! writing from the Upper
Mississippi discredits the romantic legend
Of "Maidens Rock on Lake Pepin and
tells the story thus: A Dutch damsel
was rowing with her lovyer one moonlite
eve, and their steps took this direction
He teazed her for d kiss; but she refused
and archly spoke Of the marriage cere
mony, saying, "you may den," and "May
den Rock" It has been called to this day
He has has poor opinion of the Falls o
st. Anthony.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01
HEAR HIM The Hon. Mr.. Keitt.

HEAR HIM!-The Hon. Mr.. Keitt, a
leading Democratic member Of Congress
from South Carolina, is convinced that the
Democracy will be beaten in 1850. He
gives the following view of the political
future in late speech announcing Cover
nor Walker for favoring the submission of
the Kansas Constitution of the people:
The great deep of the North seems to
me to be broken up, and the abolition flood
rises higher every day. Little subaltern
municipal elections, and the control of
cross roads, which the opponents of Black
Republicanisrn have recently, in some in
stances, torn from them, are not noticeable
wrecks upon the waters. They have the
Legislative, judicial, and executive power;
and this is all that we of the South are
concerned abont. 81 believe from the
signs that the Democracy will be defeated
in 1861" and while entertain this be-
lief shall not conceal it. believe that
the safety of the South is only in her.
self The road to federal honers should
not be over her right, nor should betrayal
and treachery be the passport to federal ia.
vor. My advice, then, to the South is; tc
have some-not Neutrality-suspicious. ir
1.-THE national Democratic patty, and keep
Iher powder dry. The latter is much more
likely to save her than the former.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

re- General elections are held in Au-
gust as follows: On the first Monday, IN
Alabama and Texas, for State officers and
members of Congress; in Kentucky, for
members of Congress; in Missouri, TOT
Governor and Judge Of the Supreme
Court: in Iowa, for the new Constitution
and County officers. On the first Thurs
day, in Tennessee, for Governor and mems
bers of Congress. On the second Thurs
day. in North Carolina, for members ii
Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-08-01

A NEW CHAPTER OF VILLA u.s. Ii
the perpetrators of the outraged is often
ces committed during Wednesday night in
several ooms occupied as publ csc ools in
the first and second districts wished to
mark wi til emphatic distinctnes their own
abandonment and the increasing degener-
acy of the time, they succeeded to perfsc-.
ton. We can conceive of nothing more
wanton or detestable than what they did,
To the rooms occupied by the school in
charge of Miss Thompson and Mrs. Ogden
access was forced by wrenching with an
Iron lever the fastnings of the window
shutters The other schools; ip charge re-
spectively Of Miss Randolph, Miss Billings
and Miss Salter, were less securely fasten-
ed. After entering the respective roons'
the wicked parties wreaked their wanton
vengeance on books, papers, desks, and
school reports. Especial malice was ven:
ted on the clocks Of the schools, five OF
which are totally ruined, their faces being
torn up; the works broken and pulled out;
and large quantities Of ink poured into
them. Ink was poured on the floors and
papers, and the books were torn ana de-
faced. The teachers desks were broken
open, and their annual reports crumpled
and mixed. These proceedings, taking
place at distant points, exhibit purpose
land concert. May such have the effect
of arousing the community to that vlgof-
Ious determination for change, wn!cn'
Isooner o.. later, will prove the effective,
and the on1y effective remedy tor a sta'e
of affairs every day descending the inclin-
ed plane from bad to worse Washington
City Paper.