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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

GH The Washington Union boasts that
: Q affairs of the Government are going
on like clock-work. Oh yes, they are
going on-tick, tick, tick.-[Louisvills
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

lgThe telegraph reports from Wash
Iington, that there is good reason TO believe
that the United States is in fair way to
purchase Cuba The information is said
to be derived from an annquestioned
source
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07
ENGLISH GRAMMAR

But remember, though box
In The plural makes boxes,
TIE plural of OK
Should be OXEN, not oXes.
-lComic Grammar
AID remember, though fleece
In the plural is feeees,
That the plural of goose
Aren't GoosEs nor GEEsEs.
-TExchanse paper
And remember, though house
In the plural is houses,
The plural of mouse
should be MICE and not MorsEs.
Il Philadelphia Gazette.
All Of which goes to prove
That Grammar farce is;
FOR where il the plural
Of rum and molasses?
I New York Gazette.
The plural--t1azaste-
Or rum don't us trouble;
Take ons glass to much
And you're sure to see DOUBLE.
--lBrookiyn Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

Some wag, wri ing from Cairo, II
liaois, since the subsiding of the flood, says
there are now in that city four hundred
and fiftv-two distinct and different smells,
and several wards to hear from,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

The WHEAT CRop IN GREEN COUNTY
The Monroe Sentinel Of Wednesday
says:
From what We can gather from the far
mers, we are led to believe that we have
over-estimated the condition Of the wheat
crop in this county, There IS a larger
breadth sown than last year, but the yield
to the acre viii be but little more than
one-half that Of last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

H Camphor is very offensive to in
sects Of nearly every description and is an
excellent protection against their annoy
a ees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

re- Relieve misfortune quickly. A
man is like an egg-the longer he is kept
in hot water, the harder he is when takeu
ont
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07
Vol. XVI, NO. Sill fEaaiHs VOL. X, NO. Z.


john SMITa.-Hasa VEGA john Smith
among nsl If SO lst him read the follow
ing from the New York Evening Post.
and learn how many different methods.
his omnipresent patronymic is expressed.1
Here arc his neutrality-suspicious.. by which
it will be seen, be has habitation in all
lands;
Latin-Johnnes Smitbius.
ltalian--Govanni SMITH.
Spanish-Juan Smithus.
Duten-Han Shmiit.
French-Jean Smeets.
Greek-lon Skimmitton.
Russian-Ionlotf Shmiltowski.
Chinese-Tahn Shimmit.
Icelaudic-Tahne Smittson.
Wel<h-Jion Semidd.
Tuscarora Ton-Ta- Smittlas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

THE ORIGINAL MORGAN House. Mas
sachusetts has done maay good things,
among which is giving to Vermont the
credit, and the world the benefit, Of the
celebrated Morgan horse. Near the close
Of the last century, singing master by
the name Of Justin Morgan, lived in Chico
pee street, West Springfield. The place
where this man lived has been pointed out
to the writer by one who knew him, and
remembered his celebrated horse. Mr..
Morgan had a few acres Of land, and usual
" kept one or two horses. He culiivat
ed his farm summers, and taught music III
his own and the neighboring towns, win
ters. In the ,pring Of 1898 he raised the
colt which has given celebrity to bis name.
Mr. Morgan had passion for good horses,
and this colt, while he remained in West
Springfield, was more fully appreciated by
his owner than BY his fellow towasmen.--
10 those days $50 was considered a great
price for horse, and it is believed that
this horse could have been boagat for that
sum.
Fortune frowued upon Mr.. Morgan, and
seized with the spirit Of adventure, about
The year 798, he migrated with his fam
liz and horse to the wilds of Randolph,
Vt. There he lived few years and died
poor. Neither he nor his family realized
profit from this horse. Such was the
foundation of a breed which has given
both wealth and character to New Eng
land. In this case is fofciblys illustrated
the influence of an ordinary action. jus
tin Morgan might or might not have been
conscious Of the results, when sixty five
wears ago, he raised that famous colt. The
act was simple in itself, but the conse
quences are momentous. An Impetus wa
then given to branch Of industry whose
power is not yet fully felt. Wherever the
horse is known, there shall the name Of
Justin Morgan be repeated. The Morgan
horse is destined to give as much celebrity
to New England as the barb of the desert
Of Arabia. As a farm and family horse,
the "Morgan" is unequalled. Docllity
hardihood, endurance, compactness and
sure footedncss are bis inyariahle propsI~
ties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

PEgsoNAL.-Goy. Randall returned
from the East, on Saturday last, to his
home in Waekesha.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

Art thee protane lad
The youngster replied that he some
times did a little in that way.
"Then," said he, taking a half dollar
from his pocket. "thee may damn yondes
fleeing tile fifty cents WORTH"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

As Your own affairs should occupy al
loar time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07

gg A Quaker had his broad brimmed
hat blown of by the wind, and he chased
it for long time with fruitless and very
ridiculous zeal. At last, seeing a, roguish
looking boy laughing at bis disaster, he
said 10 him:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-08-07
CHARLES MACAY IN A SLAVE PEN

The following is from a recent letter of
Charles Mackay to the London Illustrated
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03
A Woman's Growth in Beauty.

If women could only believe it, there is a
wonderful beauty in growing old. The charm
Of expression arising from softencd temper or
ripencd intellect, often amply atones for the
Isss-ef fetttt etftl eoiorirg and; consequently,
to those who never could boast either ofthcsc
latter, years give much more than they take
away. a sensitive person often requires half
a lifetime to get thoroughly used to this cor
poreal machine, to attain aiwholesome indif-
ference both to its defects and Projections
aud to learn at last what nobody would ac-
quirc from any teacher but experience, that
it is the mind alone which is of any conse-
quence; that with good temper; sincerity,
and a moderate stock OF brains-or even the
two former only-nny sort of body can in
time be made useful, respectable, and agreea-
bte, as n trUvGfiug=drrss for the suul Many
a one who was absolutely plain in youth thus
grows pleasant and wel-looking in declining
years. You will hardly ever find anybody,
not ugly. in mind, who is repusiyely ugly in
person after middle life.
SO with the character. If woman is ewes
to be wise or sensible, the chances are that
she,will have become so somewhere between
thirty and forty. Her natural good qualities
will have developed her evil ones, have been
either partly subdued, or have outgrown her
like rampant weeds for however we may talk
about people mot being a whit altered--just
the same as ever not one of us is, or can
be, for, long together, exactly the same; no
more than that the body we carry with us is
the identical body We were born with, or the
one we supposed ours seven years ago. There
in, as in our spiritual self which iuhabits it,
goes on perpetual change and renewals if
this ceased, the result would be, not perma-
nence, but corruption. In moral and mental,
as well as physical growth, it is impossible to
remain stationary if we.do not advance, we
Talk of &" too late to improve "
-" too late to learn" sc. Idle words 4 hu-
man being should be improving with every
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03
TELLING THE BEEs.


Prom ths Auautlr monthly mr Aprii,
HFRr is The place right over the hill
Runs the path ! tGek
You can seo the gap in the old wall stu,
Aud thc hteppiUR-htoncs iu the shallow BROOK
There r. the house, with the gate rcd barred
Aud the p0pars tall
Aud The barn = brown length, and che cattlo yard,
Aud the white horns tossing above thc wall,
There are the bee-hiyea ranged In the SUM r
Aud down hy the brink
Ofihe brook are her pooFiowcrs, Wocd-o' 'euun,
Panay and dadodil, rose and pink
a year has gone, a. the tortoise goes,
Aud he same rose blows, and the same sun
And the same brook sings ~ O year ago,
There's the came sweet clover smell iu the
Aud the June sun warm
Tangch hia wings Of hrC iU the trees,
Setting, a. then over lefnsidr lAiW'
mind me how with lovers care
From my Sunday coat
I brushed ~ the hurrs, and -mouihod my haf
And cooled az the brook-hidc my brow and
throat
Since we parted, a month had passcd.-
Down through The bccchcs, looked a. last
On the little red gate and the Wcll'h"ccp near
can scc it all now,-thc slantvsc rain
Of light throu "a the leaves,
The suudoWn's blaze on her wlndow.pInc,
The bloom Of her roses under the caves,
just the same a. a month before
The house and the trees,
The barns brown gable, and the vine by the
door
Nothing changed but the hives Of bees.
Before them, under the garden WALL
Toward and back,
Went, drcarly singing the chorc.girl small,
Dnping each hive with shred of black,
Trembling listened the summer sun
Had the chill of snowI
For | knew she was telling the bees uf one
Gone on the journey We all must go
Thcn said to mysclG my Mary wccps
For the dead to-day
HAPPY her blind old grlud,rc sleeps
The fret aud the pain Of his age away"
But her dog whncd ow ON the doorway sih,
With his cane 90 his chin,
The old man sat; aud the chorc-girl still
Sung 20 tho bees stealing uui aud ,n'
And tho song she was singing ever since
luIny car sounds on --
"Stay at home, pretty bees, hy not hence!
Mistress Mary Is dead aud gone -
A remarkable custom, brought from the Old
COUNTRY, formerly prevailed Ia the rural districts
" New England. On the death of a member ol
the family, the bees were at once informed uf the
event, aud their hives dressed ia mourning. This
lUI utuuilin was Huppue,d 80 bv uvtvaTut' tu Iur-
vent the swarms from leaving their hives and seek
ing new home.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

natoly gpt an excellent husband, but II Is
something for which she 10 to be grateful 10
an oycuulinq Providence, for her own knowl-
edge had but very liitleto duwilh H. could
have cheated beyond all account tell you
men want watching, aHd studying for some
years, before you find them out, aud i be-
comes you to run fewer Gsks than The most
Of your sex run in this business. It's agood
eaLof a Step-this getting married, and am
very anxious that YOU shall know a great
many men, that you shalt get the one you
love- that he shall be worthy Of you, and That
you shall be happy all the days Of your life,
TIMOTHY THCDMH.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

take cold leask Ia some parts ofoureounlry,
near one-half Of the deaths are from diseases
Of the air passages, These ailments arise
from taking cold 10 some way or another 3
and surely the reader will take some interest
In a subject, by which, az least one chance
out 81 four, his own life may be lost
All colds arise from gna Of two causes.
lst BY getting cool too quick after exer-
else, either as 10 the whole body, or To any
part Of H.
2d. by being chilled, and remaining 80 for
q long time from want Of exercise.
10 avoid colds from the former, we have
only To 90 20 q fire the moment the exercise
ceases IN the winter, II In the summer, re-
pair az once 20 closed room, and there re-
main with the same clothing on, until cooled
of.
TO avoid colds from the latter cause, and
these engender most speedily fatal diseases,
such as pleurisies, Group, and inhammadons
Of the lungs called pneumonias, We have on
ly 20 compel ourselves 10 walk with sufficient
yigor to keep of feeling Of ehlllnesA At
ten,on tc preecpt contained In less than n
dozen wo ds would add twenty years to the
average Of civilized life,
Keep away chIlness by exercise cool or
slowly, Then you will never take cold out
door or In '-Hairs JouHai If Heaih.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03
Tho Durr and HamiIton puel.
Prom the Atlantic Monthly.

From the Atlantic Monthly,
The oomhntun,s met on the llth Of July,
1901, at place beneath the heights Of Wee
hawkcn, upon the New Jersey side Of the
Iludson,-the usual resort, at that time. for
such encounters. Burr fired the moment the
word was given, raising his arm deliberately
and taking aim. The bali struck Hamilton
on the side and, as he rrclcd under the blow
his pistol was discharged into the air, i
should have sho, him through the heart,
said Burr, afterwards, but, at the moment
was about 10 fire. my aim was, confused by
yapor' Burr stepped forward with gesture
Of regret, when he saw his adversary fall
but his second hurried him from the field,
screening him with an umbrella from the
recognition Of the surgeon ata hargcmcn,
Hamilton was carried to the house of Mr..
Dayard, in the suburbs Of the city. The
news flew through the town, produc-
ing. intense excitement Bulletins @crc
posted nt the Tontjnc, aud changed with
every new report Crowds soon gathered
around Mr. Bayord's house, and in the
grounds. So deep MAS the feeling, that
visitors were permitted to pass one by one
through the room where General Hamilton
was lying, From the FIRST, there was no
hope Of his recovery. This opinion Of the
most eminent surgeons in the city, was con-
CURED in 10y the surgeons Of Vwo French
irigatcs in the harbor who were consulted.
Gen. Hamilton was a man Of slight frame,
asd' disorder, from which he mad recently
s4flcrcd, prevented the use OF the ordinary
remedies. lie retained his composurc to the
last nor M2s -lalliI4Ll- -Li-i.-4!....l-.
iTs- sovcu ciriidTcU GFPTUdcUcd ms Jcdsiidc.
He gave them one look, and, closing his
eyes, did not open them again while they
remained in the room. lie expired a, two
o'clock on. the day after the duel.
He was not the only victim. His oldest
daughter, girl Of twenty, whose education
he had carefully directed, and whose musical
talents gave him great pleasure, never rceov-
cred from the shock of her fathers death.
In her disordercd fancy, she visited by night
the fatal ground at Wcchnwkcn, and told her
friends that she crossed the river and return
ed before morning. Her mind soon gave
way entirelyi and only last spring death re-
leased her from a total though gentle insqni-
~ of fifteen years duEation.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

because she could not live IN the oanh-iaden
atmosphere be compelled her 20 breathe,
Not appreciated There are Mrs, NcS'
combs ali around us Their pale faces haunt
us NJ every turn their iTfssIFFIgl funerals
shadow our streets their orphaned babes sit
weeping for love IN many a lonely dwelling
Aud the ruddy faced Mr.. Heweombs--Smii-
ing affably, such good company favorter ~
every feast--are around us also, We send
wood of Uulh 20 tIeir hearts may It's pass
age be snrr and quick, like she passage of an
arrow LadV's HOme MagaziHe
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

~ 1t seemed to have been the delight rs
we'll as the fortune, Of Mr., Daggctt, while at
the bar, 10 come in contact With his brother
Smith. The latter was not without talent
hut it run in low channels, and Mr. Daggc,t
loved to poster him. On one occasion, du-
ring an argument to the court upon point
-flil.s. .s=TAft
attempted to draw distinctions which did not
exist and, in allusion to his suhtlcty, Mr.
Daggctt, in reply addressed the court as fol-
lows -" The opposing counsel has been very
nice in his points of law, and has assumed
differences where none. exist. As for myself
! am not disposed to follow the gentleman
into the rcdnemepts Of his argument, but !
can assure him will split hairs with him,
if need be;" whereupon Mr.. Smith, who sat
near land who, by the way, was, in his per-
sonal appearance, rather porcinc,) drew from
his head hair, and handing ii towards Mr.
Daggett, said "split this, brother DaEgetL"
The latter turned upon hiur with keen
look. ard replied, 81 said hairs, .4"t htt4t}es''
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

~ The Rev. Peter Sharp, Of Michigan,
was once member of the Ohio Animal Con-
ference. At one of their sittings brother
had been tried for hcrcsy, and, finally, the
charges were considered proved, and he was
duly convicted. The members sat silent, per-
haps revolving in their own minds what pun
ishment ought TO be me,cd out to this crring
brother, who did not understand the book
just exactly as they did. At length the pre-
siding bishop asked,
What will the conference do with the
brother P"
Up rose Peter Sharp, and, with great gray
ity, said, /" | move that he hc burned at the
stake The motion was strong one, and it
brought into such glarihg light the folly of
furnishing men for errors of Judgment, that
the conference made TN sentence as gentle as
they possibly could.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03
HATES DILAHAERpISIAH-


our Printing establishment was never in better
Vouditiou than now, aud Increased attention VIII
be- given 20 this branch u business. Va keep
constantly on hand Paper and Gard stock Hnd are
nov prepared a. print lIaudbs, Programme,
Auction Bs, Hill Heads, Labels, Circulars, liusi-
ncss aud Wedding Cards, Hr, Af-r ai short notice
Orders hy mail Wi be- Carriully attended tu, aud
thr work forwarded with drFVRtUh,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

~ DO you not expend time enough each
year running after your ngighhoFs tools 10
pay for complete outfit Some men do,
and exhaust thepatidnce and respect of a good
nriphlor hnslln
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

day Of a lifetime and will probably have 10
go on learning through all the ages Of i'm
mortality,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

EPs chicken fancier is trying to get up a
new race of pulets by crossing wcothcr-cocks
with Shanghae hens. We shall watch his
success with much interest
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

r-V' Johnson was the conductor on wcs-
tern road a very pompous official, SO much
above his business as to appear to be pass
enger whenever he could. Leaving the door
open one cold day as he entered the cars, Mr.
Bangs cried out TO him,
81 say, shut that doorw
The elegant Johnson was greatly offended
at being spoken to SO rudely. and stepping up
to him said ~ nm the conductor of the train. F"
That's the very reason" roared out Mr.
Bangs "why | told you 10 Siw the door -
The man shut the door
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-04-03

~ Speaking of Judge Duggctt reminds
me of an occurrence that took place many
years since, IN my presence, at one of the din
ners-or more properly, suppers of our Yale
commencement.
The substantials of the feast were already
discussed and the dessert" was being served
up, when Professor Benjamin Silliman, then in
the full possession of manly beauty-and
have seldom seen n handsomer man--askcd
lnince pie P"
1t A part piece, If yuuptrdSc,' sad Dag
gett.
Silliman Immediately commenced dividing
Subdividing, and re-diyidng a bit of pie, and
continued the operation SO long, that Daggctt
at length noticed it, and inquired what he.was
doing.
IL was trying" said Slliman, to get
You part of apiece of pie hut, cut as | will,
| can still find nothing but ,choie piece
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-14
t.Etrnn NUliCES.
SUNNI

State of california; In the District Court of the Fif-
County of Butte, teenth Judicial District.
JoHS SYLVESTER vs. PHILLIP BRIEL Co.
IN action brought in the District Court OF the FIR
teenth Judicial District, and the Complaint Filed
in the County of Butte, in the Office Of the Clerk
of said District Court
FuNHE People of the State OF California, To phllp
n. Brel, Greeting You are hereby required 10
appear in an action brought against yon by the
nbove named Plaintiff in The District Court of the
Fifteenth Judicial District, in and for the oupy OF
Butte, and to answer the Complaint fled therein,
Ga copy OF which accompanies this Suminons,( with
in ten days exclusive of the day of serVice) alter
the service you OF this summons, II served within
this County If served out Of this County but with
in this Judicial District within twenty days, or II
ont of said District then within forty duysor Iudg-
ment by default viii be taken against you.
The said action is brought to obtain Judgment for
the recovery of the sum of Two Hundred and Fitty
Dollars and interest thereon ut the rate OF ten per
cent. per annum from the second day OF July last
and for Decree for the foreclosure of a certain
mortgage deed, and for the sale of the mortgaged
promises known as the slaughter Ground off, \.
Piatt g. Co and more fully described in Plaintin $
Complaint herewith served; and for Execution
against other property Of Defendants. II said mort
gagged premises should be insufficient to satisfy the
Judgment herein, and for costs of suit. and you
fail to appear and answer the said Complaint as
above required the Plaintiff Will apply TO the Court
for the relief In his Complaint demanded
( ~ Given under my hand and seal OF the
}sEAL. District Court Of the Fifteenth Judicial
t----> District this Fourth day of December, in
the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
hity-sev n.
NJ II. DARRACn. Clerk.
GRANGER < CHEKsNAN. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
d7-lW3m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-14
SUMMONS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

SIaI Il Ot thl<lf phNlhs 4
In the District Court Of the 18th Judicial District.
County of Butte.
0tABRA 3. SMITH, Va. GILBERT SNlfli-
- Action brought Ia the District Court Of the t. IT.
teenth Judicial District, and the Complaint Filed in
the county of Butte, in the Office oil the Clerk OF said
District Court. - -
The People of the State of California. to Gilbert
Smith, send Greeting: You are hereby required to
aDnear In an action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the District Court OF tine Fifteenth
Judicial district, in and for the county Of Butte. ahd
10 answer the Compliant filed therein, (a copy of
which accompanies This summons within ten days
Cexelusiye of the day OF service) after the service on
Won of tnls Summons ii served within this county,
served out of this county. but within TINS Judical
District within twenty days; or If served out OF said
District, then within forty days-or judgment ny de-
fault will be taken against yon. The said action Is
brunqht to obtain decree Of Divorce, aud mat the
honds of ma'rimony existing between plaintiff ana
yourself NAV be dissolved and forever annn'ed, and
that she have the lawful care and custody of her
Two ehldren also Judgment for the costs of This suit
and If you fail 10 appear ami answer the sad com
paint as above required. the nlanuh viii apply to
his Court for the relief demanded in her said COM
Given under my hand and the Seal sf the District
Coprl of lie iiffsenth judicial District,
(sEAL this I2ih day Of Decemter. in the year o..
49, our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
hfiy-seven.
VI. II. DARRACH, Clerk.
RrL.H MARBLE Deputy Clerk. dlS-3m
GRANGER & CuErsnAN, Atys for piaihid.