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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Farm For Sale.
HEST OF PLAYTEYILLE

sHE subscriber offers for sale his farm of 30 acres
fiter land, 60 thereof improved and under caitiva-
ton with good fog house and buildings large barn
good water 100 bearing apple trees. Tire and IS sua
led miles west Of Plattoylleefi both sides OF the main
road leading from Plat eviife to lancaster and would AZ
ford very good seat for country Tavern. The tim
Der is heavy principally black and white oak white ash
black walnut Sc Timber III this vicinity il considered
valuable property.
TERMspart down; balance time with mortgage Sc
curity. Ny for selling is that determined te
move to Kansas. give possession this fall or cas-
spare cabin for immediate occupancy.
Apply on the premises. F. A. BEyANs.
July 18th, 1857. 4-3no
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Mules, Horses, Jack & Cattle,
EsSss SALE AT AUCTION.

II VIII sell at Auction my farm near Bsetown on
| Saturday the 18th of September next, Mnles,
Stallion Mares and Colts Jack ASS the old one
several head OF Cattle.
Terms of Sale--12 months credit with approved secu
rity ana 10 per cent. interest Sale to commence at
10 o'clock, A.. NJ SAMUEL LEMON. 4
Beetown, August Goth, 1857. e-5t-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
STRAY ED.

TyRoM the subscriber. residing in Lancaster, Wis
n about the first of May last, Gne smooth turne
sorrel mare about lax hands high with heavy nane
and think the near or left eye is knocked entirely GU
whoever will return sail marc or give me information
of her whereabouts, shall be literally rewarded
T,Iv 81 1857 5-tf MY Ron WOOD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
FiRI FOR SiLE-2l9 Acres,
NEAR LANCASTER.

offer for sale my homestead Farm. cGnsistong of 81
acres of which 100 is under fence and 81
cuitvation good house. ganerF and other out build
ngs. Well watered and tinbered.
STOCK
For sale head of horses; cows; 5 two-ysar- oil
steers; yerlng steers and do. heersand Is head OF
hogs.
also, farming utensils and crops, ifsold before har
vest
The fam win be sold seperate ifdcsired
July l7.lS57. 4-3m. JAMES s. IIyINGs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
VIII You Read This |?

NOU who indebted to by note or book act. will
I please take notice that we want pay If this
hint is not sufficient must resort to harsher
forthwith. HOWE & BARBER.
August 8th, 81. 7-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Lands for Sale.
80 Acre Farm for Sale.

% MILES EAST OF LANCASTER.
wish to sell the farm lying 2k miles east OF iueass
ter known as the 'Thos. Parker place" 1t contains
20 Of tllbe land; about Is 20 of which Is under
good cultivation, small house commanding ridgaJ
wi I'll fine spring the door; and ont buildings.
On the place is fruit trees, TIMBER grass land water and
contains all the elements of the best of FARMS Will ho
sold low, and favorable terms. Enquire of the
scrber at The HERALD tiite, Lancaster: = 5
q. T. FINN.
Tafton Wis. August s, 1857. 7-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
heat w anted.

400 ANN BUSHELS Of good dry merchantablc
ltTt. tN}Wheat; for which the highest ma ket rice
viii a. all times ne paid is wanted at the Genesseeills
We viii buy Slaves, Hoop Poles. and Flour Barrels.
VIRGIN & TEESDALE
January 90. 1857. 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
FARM FOR SALE.

4 MILES VEST OF LANCl lister
offer for sale so acres of lana adjoining the Horner
l farln--40 acres under cuvation comfortable log
house, good water plenty of tinbernear roads, mills
sc. The property is known the Matthew Lewis farm
The land is excellent for wheat, and will be sold very
low. Enquire of the subscriber d. w. TAFT
Tafon, April 25th 1857. ATT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
REMOVAL;

hR. BROOKS has removed frnm Beetown to Tafton
- where he offers his professional services to all
need his aid. From long experience in the west
he feels a confidence in treating its diseases.
Apii 23d. 1867. 44-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
80 acres of Land for sale.

FEHIREE MILES from Lancaster all suitable for culti
1 walton. Considerable Timber said land l will
sell cheap, give time half the purchase money will
take good team, and the rest in money. Said land in
IA good settlement with school house. 20
Lancaster, Nov. 6. JOEL MANNING.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Notice

" VClCV
YEy0 all friends who indebted 20 for the years
1855 and 1S56:-we will pay the b, hest price for
wheat delivered in Potosi, account notes. We
also want to buy Stock Hogs for which will pay
fair price. or in other words want money! and we
must have it to pay our debts. Otherwise, will be
under the necessity of sending for a word to the wise
is sufficient: it high time of friends would
begin to think about paving up.
Jure 1st 1857 AZ G. W. RyLAND & co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05

1000 AGENTS WANTED To sell THtEE NEW
'JVJO and UNEQUALLED INVENTIONS, wanted
and selling everywhere. My agents have eaed over
go geo on them. DIPLOMAS, SILVER MEDAL and
PATENTS granted on thtm For stamps you'll re-
ceyc 10 pages partcu!arsBEST AGENCYin the country
Lowell, Mass. I0t9 EPiIRAIM BROWN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
REAL. ESTATE.
LANDS FOR SALE
In G r A n cot Mt 7 i,
BY l.. j. WOOL.EY,

LANCASTER WIS.
A Splendid Prairie Farm mile east of tho vlae,
~ OF Lancaster: Containing 200 in high state
Of cultivation; there is said farm large brick dwell
ing Well finished; also thrifty young orchard just be-
ginning to bear; and large stream OF water running
through the farm. Also, so of timber land
Terms third down, the balance time to suit pul
chaser.
Also, so aires of land miles east of Iancas ter
Mostly prairie eight improved AMI fenced, with
crop of wheat in the ground, which will be sold with the
land it ia well watered. Also 40 acres of timber and
bottom land; the whole will be sold together; this is
rare chance for a with small amount of capital.
Terms, 81 80 per acre-casf down.
29i Acres of land milk southeast of Lancaster.
the Platteve road Is fenced and under cuiva-
ton, with good log house, 100 acres OF timber Is acres
of fine hay bottom, remainder good up land. Terms.
two-thirds down, and the balance on time with mort
gage security.
1S6 Acres of land 2 miles of lancaster, IA
fenced and under cultivation; there is on it a gooG
framed house, I6 Is with rock cellar, good water;
&c of good timber the baauce hay bot tom and up
land. Terms, So per will take span of good hon
in part payment the balance time with mortgage
security.
so Acres Of land 2 miles southeast of Lancaster.
half hay bottom the balance of the land with
timber moderate; fine stream of water running throus
it. Price 81 per acre. cash.
400 Acres unmproved land, prairie and timber; well
watered and located near Lancaster.
ALSO, the north half of S E. u and n E.4 Of S.W. 4
of 6, town 6, Range west containing 20 acres tim
Der and 100 Paifie; well watered, Improvement wi
be sold low exchanged for village property either il
Lancaster Prairie dH Chen.
Lancaster, April 18th, 1857. 43-u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Ofce Commissioners Sand

MADISON, June Goth, 1857.
fitted by reason ofthe non-payrnent of intert 81
sale atpublic Auction, at the Office of the Sec
smber; A. d. 1857: said sale to commence at 9
cen SO offered, at the price FAMED opposite each
!, the Interest up to the first of January, 1858.
which viii be added the cost of advertising and
J
viii be fixed BY the Commissioners, and will
D. W. JONES,
CHARLES KUEHN, Cona a.s $. Ct
WILLIAM r. SMITH } 3 0M1 Il Laaas-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Sale of Forfeited School Lands.9


y c on WT ~ " ~
ng described Lands in Comfy having been TO
NoiCElS HEREBY CIV EN- will be offered for
uite at the Capitol in Madison of Nov
a. NJ ana to continue until all Of said shall hare
wen includes the due the Of the oresrt
I returned against such Land, and 5per damages
% e OF me same (sad Lands subject to all unpaid
not % less than that required at the original sale
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05

TUSf received handsome assortment of new EIevat
81 ed Oven Stoves, which | offer at unusual low
prices for cash. c. +. WEST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
NEW MILLINERY

IN LA n CA S t E r.
GIT, Miss L. A. STiRES, having Just arrived
Af yr5.5from New-york with
MI A New & Desirable lot OF Goods,
would respectfully inform the Ladies OF Lancaster ana
vicinity that she will commence business IN Lancaster
on The ontb inst OPPOSITE THE RESIDENCE FORMERLY
OCCUPIED By Gov. DEWEY where she NAV be found rea-
DIV to wait upon those who may favor her with their pa
t r dIncasfer Anril I1th 1857 Aft
Hats Cleaned and Repaired at Short Notice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
NOTICE !
Last Call !!

T hereby notify all persons INDEBTED to me individually
either by nots or book account up to the date Of my
connection with Pepper That the said notes and account
have been placed in the hands Justice of the Peace.
wit instructions TO put ''them through All persons
wishing to cost and trouble will please call
immediately and .Fork'' for will not wait longer
June 10th. 1857. 81 JOHN B. CALLS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Lime for Sale.

HAVE and win keep on hand full supply of Linn
at NV Kilns one mile northwest OF Newnans Mills.
~ Lime delivered when required WIN. CLIFTON.
Washburn, August 18th, 1857. 3m9s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Dissolution of Partnership.
AT MUSC0DA. WIS.

NOTICE is hereby given thai the Partnership existing
IN between ferdPalmer andTilliarn Moncrief Of the
own of Muscoda in the County of Grant, State of Wis
.onsn, under the of Palmer and Co., is hereby
dissolved BY mutual consent, said dissolution to take eff
feet from the 18th of June 1857 and thatWam y. Mon
REF having sold his entire interest in said Partnership
md all his interest any other partnership property
vhch NAV exist at the date hereof. Notice is hereby
iyen TO all debtors of said Alfred Palmer and William
sIoncrief to call and settle with the d Alfred Palmer.
Witness our hands this 18th day of june A. D. 1857
ALFRED PALMER,
WAf. n. A0NCRIEF.
na,ad ,,ecoda VIE lime II 1857 13,no
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Real Estate Agency.
FJyFIE subscriber will attend to the Purchase and
| Sale of II cal Estate, and the Payment of Tax


Persons having Real Estate to SELL by leaving de-
scripon of the same and Their terms, have their
lands sold on reasonable terms.
Strangers and others wishing to purchase any Real VS.
tate would do well to call, have several fine Farms
for sale, situated within miles of Lancaster ALSO,
large quantity of Unimproved Land for sale all of
which will be sold cheap and terms to suit purchasers
Lancaster, March 18th, 1857. 80 J.. J. WO0TLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

+ WILL SELL for Is cash, balance on time the fol-
llewing Lands in Grant County, Wis, to wit:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
RnnR.RINnrEG.

All orders for book binding, or re-bind
ngold Books promptly attended TO at the Herald o.
fee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Farmers. Look Ont!

I UST received the celebrated Exams & adams Gale
- ma one and two horse plows: also large lot of tn
well known Mottne pows; breaking plows of all sizes
and shovel plows sale at the Gutenberg Hardware
stove and Iron Store of G.. I. WEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
T.nnIx at This

A Ill persons knowing themselves indebted TO mi
"a either on Book Note account viii cost b,
"a ing up immediately for am compelled to raise
large amount of Money soon, Consequently the monel
must come without delay. 25-tf y. r. WALKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
trav snrreI Marc, horse and Blue Brown Colt.

CtTRAYED from the subscriber residing six miles south
y of Lancaster about the last of May, chestnut
rel Marc, white stripe in face years oil d.
ALSO, one two year old blue-brown mare Colt.
ALSO, two year old, light sorrel horse otsnla
size white face and white hind feet
viii satisfy whoever will find and deliver to me saio
horses or pay literally for information Of them.
July 4th, 1857. 2-tf EDMUND HARRISON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
STRAYS.
Two Colts Estray.

CTR from the premises of the subscriber, liv-
- ing near Lancaster the 2st day of May last, two
Mare Colts each two years Old. One bay; the other
nale bla X with small in the foreheadboth fine
colts the bay little the largest. Whoever win deve
them to the subscriber, will be handsomely rewarded
Lancaster, Aug. 10th, 1851. 2m9s JOHN KEITH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
HARDWARE, &C.
RECEIVED AT THE
70 Biacksmitl,s.

lust RECEIVED, very large stock of IRON mud
~ STEEL, of the best quality, and of all sizes Al
complete stock of Teois, consisting of monsehol,
nrils vices, bellows uyere irons stocks and dies
les sedges, hand hammers, tire beniers, horse rasps
nd files. Also full assortment of seat and hugg,
priugs, iron axes wagon boxes thinbe skens horse
ais ready made, horse Shoes &C., &c. all of which
ill sell ut very low advance for cash. my motto
small profits and quick sales G. F. WEST.
July II, 1857.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05

Titles indslutable Call on subscriber in r,attoviIle
Wisconsin for any tract after and including Ne ~
OF See s, Town S; r. W., call on Hon, j. Allen Barber
of Lancaster, STEPHEN 81 PAINE
Nov. 10th; tS56. 3m2I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
ELLEN ORO'
STORE AND TAVERN.

Ut McKlMSeE7S MUS, HNlT -1Cuy DettCeeN I'ldIt-
pille aud Lancaster.
VOHN B. BAR YETI has just receI- II;#;A
- we'd new and cheap assortment of as!!f
Goods, Groceries, staple Wares, &C., adapfe :
70 the wants Of his neighbors. which he viii
sell for ready-pay, only.
He is also prepared to accommodate The Ira
Yelling public, having plenty of room and good
stahli ng. l41
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO MIXERS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that no prospecting OF
" searching for LEAD ORE is hereby allowed the
south east quarter of the southwest quarter Of section
twenty-siX, of township No four north of Range No.
five west of the fourth principal meridian, unless By
special contract with the undersigned
G. PETER RITTER.
Rattlesnake. Aug, 18th, 1857. l0-4t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
to the PUisEic!

IF you wish 10 buy Hardware, Tools, Stoves, l.
4 ron, Tinware, &C., &c, you will save money b,
going 10 the exclusive Hardware, Stove and Iron Stor
OF g. F. WEST in Gutenberg, where you will find tn,
Aost extensive stock in the county, and the lowest pr
ces. Front Street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
FARM FOR SALE,
Farm in Grant County Wanted

exchange for well located house and lot in Brook
I lyn, Long Island The house is two and half stviv
built in the best manner contains all tho modern I'M
provements, gas, hot and cold water, &c 1t will be
exchanged for improved farm in Grant
County of about 100 $50 acras, with sock im6le
ments &c. For further particulars address
GEO E. LOCKWOOD,
45-6m0A Dunleth iii.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Notice. Positive y

ENIOSF old Notes and Accounts due d. T. Parker,
j be paid Immediately they will be put forthwith
in the hands of Barocr & Lowery for collection.
Please take notice. u. L. PARKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
100 Acres of Timber Land
FOR SALE ,

C.ITUATEDtwo and a half miles north
- will be sold reasonable. Time givel
chase money. Said land is in 3 good
well watered; an actual settler woui
d,sire for further particulars Of =
I.ancastar, MAY 9th, -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
PARTNERSHIP.

r ALLEN BARBER has associated with
~ him in his professional business EDWARD
d. Lowry from this date September Odd,
1854. Il3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
TAVERN STAND

FOR SALE OR TO ElI8Ts
AT Taftois
fENHE property at Tafen designed for Public House.
ana for some time SO occupied, is hereby offered for
sale or rent--on reasonable terms to one who is the
right sort of a man for the business.
Tafton isa new and ourshng village In Grant County,
well supplied with roads in every direction mills water
schools and other accommodations; d. W TAFT.
Taftan, April 25th. 1857. Att
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
$40 Acres Of lmisreved Ian,
For Sale in Linn:

KNOWN AS THE BULL FARM
OFFER for sale the large farm in the town of Lin,s
known as the Bull Farm, miles north of Piatteville
containing 240 acrcs-So under cultivation well
tlmbeied and watered bearing orchard with handsome
garden and shrnbhery On the premises is large barn
ana dwelling, with good out buildings. The dwelling is
~ by 70 two stories, with an l6 by 26all finished in
good style The barn is u by SO, with basement stabing
under the whole after the Pennsylvania order The
quality OF tho land il unsdriassed. Terms reasonable
Lima June Goth, 1857 524tf WM BULL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-09-05
Notice Notice !!

Mooney WANTED--Ail persons knowing themselves
INl indebted to us, either by Note Book Account
will please pay up, and commence new account, we
in need of money.
So GEORGE W. RYLAND & co.
Ellsworth American., 1857-04-24
Taney in l6A3 vs.. Tauey IN 1857.

0hiei-Justtce aney turns Drcd Scott
out Of court on the ground that he is a
negro and a slave, and consequently no,
u citizen. and not entitled TO sue in the
United States Courts, even to recover
his freedo m-the Court having no iuris-
diction in such cases. The best answer
to this is ChicfJusticc Taney's own
decision in similar case that came before
HIM in 1913.
James Ash, MARYLAND negro and
slave. sued for his freedom in the Circui.
Court of the District of Clumb AS bred
Scott did in that Of Missouri. The case
was in like manher carried up TO tho
United States Supreme Court. Bu. !,
m; with dlferen, reception and ditferen,
d,cision.
Mr.. Chicf-Justicc Taney delivered the
opinion Of the Court. We quote from
Williams vs.. Ash. Ho~arls Reports,
vol. /. PIP. l2-l41
This cl.e.' said his honor. ri,
brou IN. here by wri, OF error from the
Circui. Court, aad came before tha,
Cour, upon petition for freedom I,
appeared upon the trial tina, the rcti-
toner WAS the property of Mary Ann
Greenfield. of Prince Georges County
il. the State of Maryland. who died in
1884. having first duly made her las,
will and testament. whereby among 9th.
er things. she bequea,kcd the petitioner
with sundsy other slaves. to her nephew,
q. T. Greenfield. with a proviso in the
III lzl H. Lat
no. carry them ou. of the State of Mary
land. or sell them to any one, in either
OF which events. will AMI devise the
said negroes to be free for life Upon
the death Of the tcstatrix. q. +. Green.
field took possession OF the petitioner
James ASH until December. 1899
when he sold the petitioner to the dc
fcndent Williams. and the petition fol
freedom was filed shortly after the sale.
Upon. this evidence the Circuit Cour
instructed the Jury, tina, by the fac. o
such sale Of the petitioner. the ss.at,
or property OF the petitioner 90 bequeAth
ed to Greenfield ceased and determines
and he therefore became entitled to hi.
freedom We think the bequcst in thu
will was a conditional limitation of free
dom to the petitioner. and that it tool
effec. the momcn. he WAS sold. Tn
judgment Of he Circat Court is thsre
fore affirmed"
So that this same Chief us,ice ther
held that a negro might be party to
suit before the u :. Supreme Cour,
like any other citizen, aud ,ha. slav
might 60 there and recover his freedom
Which is the law-sha, expoa nded b,
fancy in 1913. or his IA. coutradictol
Of himself in 1851 Albany Epsnin.
Journal.
Ellsworth American., 1857-04-24

corridor brought US to an amphitheatre
hewn out in some prc-Adamite convul
sion. where the huge rock seats scattered
about suggested that we should sit dowI
and enjoy the prospect costly. l hac
strayed off from the company in searcl
Of an eligible slate sofa, when my a.ten
ton was attracted by a pleasing sight
a young lady sitting alone little dis
tance, and looking rs romantic as yos
choose. OF course made it necessary
to pass her in my search for a seat. A.
l approached, she turned her face toward
me in the full moonlight. Judge Of IN,
surprise, Will, my confusion, my tenn
pest of emotions. I could have suni
into the ground; but fortunately thu
foundation where stood was very finty
She looked at me moment inquiringly
with the same glance of earnest ques
tioning she had given me year before
John ~
"Nelly r
And then. as she rose up. a blessed
ray of forgiveness wrcathed her face
with roses. and illumined it like a glory
Dear JOHN
dearest Nelly.
l forgot for time the beauties OF
nature as manifested in moon and catar.
act, for there was living beauty and good
ness nearer to me, claspod in my unwor-
thy arms and all was forgotten that was
gloomy and cruel in the past and all
that was hopeful for present and futnre
stood revealed in the light of love and
faith. O, my friend there are times
when decade of years is distilled so
that we sip its pleasures in an hour $
space . For such an hour. Nelly and l
sat on the broad slate rock. By the ruah-
ing river. and talked together of the past
and the future. She had nothing to say
about herself, except that she had never
received my letter. and that her poor
father was dead. and had left her quite
alone. l would protect her: That she
was travelling with some friends at pres
ent she had been very sad for year
past, yet had hoped to see me again :;
and was very happy now. Would
forgive her those unkind words spoken
in haste? She would never speak un-
kindly to me again.
And she never has spoken aught to
me, Will, but words Of honest, devoted
affection. | wish | were more worthy
of her than am.