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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

New DISCOVERY. We are glad to
have to chronicle the discovery Of chem
zeal process by which the photographing Of
bank bills, checks, bonds, and certificates
can be prevented successfully. The dis
eovery was made by the chemists employed
BY the Montreal City Bank, who have
since taken out patents, not only in Cana
da, but III the States. The discovery is o.
a calcined green chromate of zinc, which
produces. a green tint, and this being mix
ed with the black carboa ink, produces an
impression which is unaIterabIe. Every
possible chemical test has been applied tC
the erasing Of the impression, but MOI one
has been successful, the black impression
and the paper itself being destroyed where
the green tint is. Professor Henry of The
Smithsonian institute, B. Silliinan, ir, DR.
Torrey, and other scientific men, have al
testified to the perfect security afforded by
the ''patept green tint and black carbon
ink" y Independent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
CORRUPTION N THE.LEe1sLATURE OF 1856


The democratic press Of this State evi
IDENTITY intend to try and manufacture pc
lltical capital from the exposure of the bri
berry and corruption which the last legis
ature made in spite of the efforts of lead
ing democrats in and out of the legisla
ture. The folloging statement will shov
what figures our opponents have to bas
their efforts upon.
Number of Democrats in the Assemby.who received
bonds or stock, including officers, 4
Number of Democrats in the Senate who received
bonds or stock,
Total Dem s
Number Of Republicans in the Assembly who receive
Number of Republicans in the Senate who received
bonds or stock,
Total Rep. i
There were five members of as
that never received them, viz: Hun
tington and Colloday Of Dane, john
son of Kenosha, Chaplin Of Walworth, and
J. T. Brown by VIM. P. Dewey, who gave
them to II. Catlin, Democratic member
from Grant CatIn did aot vote on the
question of disposing the grant but kept
the bonds, and finally disposed Of them foI
his oMn use.
There were ten members of the Senate
and Assembly who voted Cor the passage
of the Land Grant bill, who did not and
would not receive any stock, bonds, mon
ey, or other valuable thing for such vote
These were G. L. Sholes, of the Senate
and Burchard, Davis, Potter, Stark, J. I
Brown, Chaplin, Huntington, Colladay and
Fl. Johnson, Of the assembly. Tie above
gentlemen are all Republicans except Mr.
stark, and an investigation into the affairs
Of the Milwaukee and Superior Railroad
Company, of which he WAS the attorney,
shows that he swindlsd the stockholders, ot
that company out of $500.
There was but one Democrat in the
Legislature who voted against the bill,
and that was Isaac Brown of FoaI du
Lac, and he was so much of Republic
can that the den.ocrais would scarcely own
him.
There is no doubt that Gov Bashfor,l
would have been iinpeached if the Legis-
lature of 857 had known that he had re.
ceived $4,000 in bonds or any other sum
Of the La Crosse Company. When The
Republicans approve of, or cease to con
denim sach unparalleled corruption as DIS
graced the Legislature Of 1856, they will
sink beyond the hope of any political re
surreetion.
There was but one protested Republican
paper in the State, the Madison Journ Il,
that attempted an apology for Bashfold,
and the course of that Journal was con
demned at once by every other Republican
paper.
We trust that the people will remen
Der those men who received bonds o.
stock, and that ihey will remember too,
that it was a Republican Legislature
which went into the investigation and
compelled Kilbourn, Falvey, Strong and
Stevens, the leading democrats Of the
State, to testify, against the almost onan-
imous efforts Of The democracy in The leg
stature. - Portage City Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
REMEDY FOR BARK LICE.

MEssas. EoIroRs:-On page 2l5, June
number Of the Farmer, You speak Of the
Bark Louise. had twenty five Apple
trees, of the Milan variety, Infested for
two years. | endeayored to destroy them
by scraping, washing, &c, and dlspaired
Of saving The trees. In May, 1855, tho't
TO try my last experiment on them, in the
shape Of strong tobacco water. / gave
them a thorough shower with largo
syringe. This was done the last week in
May and about the 10Th Of June, and [
have not discovered any Of them SINCE
Trees that appeared nearly dead, made a
growth that year, and have been improv-
ing since. You need not fear the tobacco,
as it will not injure the leaves.
If my experience in this matter is worth
anything, [ wish it had been in your June
number, as the remedy should be applied
when the insect is out of the shell.
Truly yours, W. B. HAwLEY.
Milford, May, 1858.
i Wisconsin Farmer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

The month Of June, about one week ago,
slr Inc heat oppressive as you very we'll know,
-+lrnyIits melted down and rapidly ran,
~ 90 Va, most natural were caught by Fan.
It'd to an assembly, like this, found its way,
4sr4 All classes were mingled, from sober TO gay:
| Fans tn,s were used land the breezes they sent,
5io, we'd eli aracterstics OF Lady ana cent,
7are vas he PGtm LedJ Fan
% veil suited 10 man,
vl5 snorts it with most masculine grace,
and adapted to others,
lie Fan of White Feathers
Will, aides 50 completely that grinning face.
r-s vas The Fan Cnuess-with its figures SO quaint
5 .Ae oll Paper fan--so daubed with poor paint.
p were Fans made for silOw-that were gaily bed k
r-+a Lady AID Beau, So 3tiH and erect.
7,s we're some maze OF cloth, and Others were not
,1 .oly should be 10th to carry were it hot.
-s IRE 50 poor, or rather "broke hat"
?. II ms. al Of o Fan they used an old Hat.
We're was one OF ivory containing glass
.,,-a. saw, 10 beautiful lass.
JTat1- Far Of sitting in breeze TOO cold,
.s9,. IL ler lace did invariably hold.
.t there 8eie Fans of various sizes
/ 4, .,lor. rare and quaint devices.
t55s l.ich did most my fancy seize,
A., f,. peculiar ways Of raising breeze.
by. ly.,s tne Lag ND ian of the Citv Belle
,,a.a torture by heat no tongue could tell;
Ia eedId ne er be induced to make such sxertion,
Nam That in doing it she followed the Fashion
f as tins Ride 4@aks + al, with d shake and ierI.
| ,s~,a., It's owner not afraid of hard s0OrG.
/ G.c, was III. Hiding tGa of tae Bashfu LoYer
| M in the helJ OF Love perspir ed all over.
/ h. FOB 10 iJd his Fan, attached to his breast,
/ liza Al. JrGs his mOustache such delicate rest
/ '4gcsu ais gored fingers, its handle he twirIs
/ n a.ec us contour he 0gles the girls
| vas the Fan OF the Man who's always in heat
cannot -ispense with its in the street
me was .le Old FOgy Fan of old fashioned stock,
| g3.f 5sat, tinker beat. just ike Old clock
.,s,ns America famed himself by the lob
| nj twisted and turned and thought it 80 odd
| iaa 10 these days Of Progress, any SHOULD still
% 7err precise like old Saw Mill.
/ .re Yrs ths SELFISH Fan in lines right
glara stroke hcaoy and d0i0nward stroke Gght
lilo vas ue McddtesOme Fan, always giving its breeze
esely poor nei ghbor whether he please.
lie Bsss5oeat ran always passing around
s. used Freely by all who in It's tlaok are found
n. most useful Fan l ever saw in my life
Vas use5 by the who tanning his wife.
le mos. beautiful an, and I'll mention no Others,
n held by the girl VINO had rich mother,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
LyMAN gEECHER,s couRrsErp.
An eminent divine, who is as universal

An eminent divine, who is as universally
respected as he is well known, many years
since, came to the conclusion shat it was
rot well for man to be alone" After con
siderable bordering he resolved to confer
himself in marriage with a certain member
Iof his flock.
No sooner was the resolution formed
than it was put in practice, and getting
cut his cane, he speedily reached the
dwelling Of his mistress. 1t CHANGED to
be on Monday morning, a day which not
many New Englanders need be told is bet
ter known as washing day" Unconscious
|of the honor that was intended her, the
lady was standing behind tub in the
back kitchen, with her arms immersed in
the sads, busily engaged in an occupation,
which to say the least Of, is more useful
than romantic. There was q knock al the
door.
Jane go to the door, and if it is any
body who wishes to see me, tell them that
| am engaged, and cannot see them" >
The message was faithfully rehearsed.
'Fell your MISTRESS" said parSon B.
That it is very important that [ should
see her."
''Tell him to call in the afternoon" said
the lady, "and will see him." But it
WAS unayailing.
But | must see her now" said the min
ister Of the gospel. "Tell me where she
is"
So saying he followed the servant into
the kitchen, tp the great surprise Of her
mistress.
"Miss, l have come to the conclu-
sion to marry; will you have me?" was
the ministers opening speech.
Have you!" replied the astonished
lady" This is a singular time to offer
yourself. Such an important step should
be made matter Of prayer and delibera-
ton"
"Let us pray" was Mr.. B's only response,
as he knelt down by the tub and prayed
that union might be formed which sho'd
enhance the happiness Of both parties
His prayer was answered, ana from that
union SO singularly formed, has sprung up
family remarkable for talent, including
Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, of Brook
lin, N. Y, and Mrs. Il. B. Stove, author
of ssUncle Toms Cabin"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

The SECRET OF SuoCEss.- When
Newton was asked how he came by those
discoveries which looked like the intuitions
of a higher intelligence, rather than the
results of mere research, he said he could
not otherwise account for them unless il
were that be could pay longer attention
to the subject than most men cared to do
In this way be became the most renowned
Of British sages. The discovery of grayi-
tation, the grand secret Of the universe,
was not whispered in his ear BY any ora
Gle. It did not drop into his idle lap a
windfall from the clouds. But he reachef
it by self-denying toll, by midnight study,
and by bending all the powers Of his mind
in the one direction, and keeping them thus
bent.
Whatever may be the subject 9. your
pursuit, if you have any natural aptitude
for it, there Is no limit to your proficiency,
kept the limits of your own pailstakings.
There is no wishing cap which will fetch
you knowledge from the east Q west. It
is not likely to visit you in J morning
dream, nor viii it drop tllroug'l your study
roof into your elbow-chair. 10 luck hit
will make you an orator, an .rtlst, or a
scholar, on the spot. To att lin any ex-
cellence, you must make up 5our mind i
is worth attaining, aud then march steadl
ly towards it, not counting tt at days work
hard, or that night watching long, which
advances you one step iowa Ids it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

THE ANTIQUITY OF LADIES HooPs.--
Our lady readers will find by turning tc
the third chapter Of the book Of Isaiah, and
reading the eighteenth verse, that, not
only were hoops worn in those days By
the daughters Of Zion, but they were also
an abomination in the sight of the Lord.
To save them the trouble, however, tc
hunt it up, here is the verse: in that day
the Lord will take away the bravery o
their tinkling ornaments about their feet
and their cauls, and their round tires like
the Moon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
= Wisconsin Farmer

DECREASE IN FoREIGN IMMIGRATION. =
The last report of the New York Commits
sioners Of Emigration shows great de-
crease in the number Of immigrants arriv-
ing at that port fom the lst Of January
to the 23d Of June. The arrivals for the
period are, III fact, less than half those Of
the same time last year The number up
to June Odd, 1857, was $1,000; while
that of the presentiyear is only 80, $50
The great falling of in immigration is no
doubt to be attributed to the stagnation Of
industry and general business consequent
upon the Revision. By next spring,
when these shall have begun sensibly to
revive there will be a corresponding in-
crease in the tide of immigration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
From the New Orleans Crescent, June II 4.
Emancipation in Missouri.

The cause of emancipation in Missouri,
|sSo have intinated on several occasions,
axes sure, and not very SLOW, progress.
4boat the time the shareholders in Mis-
|an sell the mass Of their negroes to The
|Satys further South, which will require
A a few years-say FIVE or ten years, at
ousile-that State will become IA free
mmonweallh, and as the South loses
/ -e Free soil North viii gain!
St. Louis is now represent in Congress
irse soil-the capital Of the State
| I'D many of the more important points,
n in the hands of the Freesoilers-and
be doctrine of emancipation is boldly adj
coated by many prominent and iniluen-
prints in city and country. There is
d mistake about it that the emancipation
ling is assuming formidable proportion
Missouri
Not long since, Mr. James B. Eads wa
minated by the National Democratic
1ryention," as candidate for the House
representatives from the county of st.
MS. He declined the homer conferred
% him, and in a letter to The St. Louis
oaj}ican, gives the following reasons
the course he had thought proper tc
sue:
1 have always considered the institu
If slavery in Missouri a matter which
Derned the citizens Of this State alone,
have denied the right of any person,
'ty or power, outside of our own Dor
to meddle with it in any shape, way
manner whatever. [ have deemed it a
soa that should not be brought into
federal elections, and was, therefore,
I'D ii the ranks of those who were bat
9 Or the elevation of James Buchanan
The Presidency. AT the same time, |
earnestly impressed with the impor-
. Of relieving our State of an evil
eA believe to be eramping the ener
OF our people and retarding the growth
lie Commonwealth, by checking the
Of capital and emigration which our
4deFfal resources would otherwise Sc
re.
Believing that the convention was not
'e my entertaining the views thus
.lY set forth, deem it my duty to de
a the nomination."
Ii other words the County INA tional
'4oeratle Convention" of st. Louis nom
ga al lmancipationist, either purposely
: " y mistake, and be was too honest
%SePt the nomination under the cireum-
'rVes. No other conclusion is logically
tlTl0ie from the remarks of Mr.. Eads,
~ We respectfully submit, are alto
9sr worthy the attention of slayehold-
~ y Tue cotton ard sugar growing States.
W., nave now, nominally, fifteen slave
~: But Delaware has gone from us
= htents and purposes. Missouri is
snd Maryland is not much better
"eally, We have but twelve slave
We can count upon with certainty,
- uUaottul Kentucky into the calcu-
We nOD complain of abolition
81 and abuse. What sort of chances
vs. have when three of our own
uesect us, and five or six new free
ss are created in the Northwest
thu u' prospect truly Isn't it9 What
1sH ' Jealous Union at any price, gen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
FROM KANSAS.
WYandott, K. L, June "a, 1853.

Wyandott, K. L., June "a, 1853.
The news by the return Of Gov. Denver
from the southern part of the Territory, is
highly gratifying TO every peace loving
citizen of Kansas. His action has been
such as to entitle him to the thanks Of the
people I learn that he commissioned
constables and magistrates of the Free
State side, such as we're recommended tc
him by the people, and also enrolled the
Free State men III the militia in sufficient
Plumbers to protect the country from the
Hamilton band in future. The time has
beeu when, for this simple act of manli
ness, the Governor would have had bis
head dropped into the basket; but as the
Administration has come out second best
ID every brush it has had with Kansas SC
Far, it may be that for the future such
demonstrations will be cautiously made, il
not entirely abandoned. There is not the
least sign of contest, anywhere discovera
bic, by the few friends of the English
Bride nor will there be, in my opinion, as
the Administration is too weak to rally
anything like respectable faction in the
territory. Many who are with the Ad-
ministration in all other measures, are op.
posed to the Bride, and will vote against
II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

PLowING.-The depth of the blowing
should be regulated by the quality of tho
soil. 1t might prove a serious injury to
some fields to turn up at one blowing two
or three inches Of the dead, inert, irony
snbsoi. ADD it might not be good econ
omy to plow at once, even good soil, two
OF three inches deeper than previous pow
ags, unless an extra quantity of manure
can be applied. As a general rule, it is
the safest way to gradually deepen the soil
lat each successive blowing, till the requir-
ed depth IS obtained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

TIE AFRICAN DESERT recent mum
Der If the North British Review recounts
facts respecting the African desert not gen
era Iy known. 1t is stated that not a
bla lie Of grass or particle of verdure can
be found on the whole sandy expanse
that the palms and tanrinds Of the oasis
i pring from the burning sands, and that
instead Of an unbroken level surface, the
desert contains the most picturesque seen
cry, in the numerous ridges Of hills, rising
in some locations into high mountains, and
rocks of formidable magnitude.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

gg The moral and physical vigor i'm
parted to US by Anger, as salutary means
of defense is Immediately lessenei when
by Is incorporate and reckless exercise, we
woll Id peryert it into dangerous instru
ment of aggression. Blind aud ungoyern-
able rage, approaching to the nature Of
madness, not only obscures the reason but
often pa'alyzes for moment the bodily
enefg ies-a paroxysm which fortunately
serves as protection both to ourselves
and others. Protective nature makes us
sonnet mes blind and weak, for the same
reason that the fleet greyhound has no
sense of smell, and the quick scented
blood hound no swifiness of foot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

A Very PRoPER PRAYER.-One Of the
clsrgymen of Washington city, in deliver
ing the closing prayer in the House Of
Representatives arranged the following ap-
propriate petition:
BE with them in their weakness,
strengthen them with thy strength, scan
with thy searching eye all their Legislative
acts, and we pray thee, Q Lord, that thou
wilt ouerraae all their doiags!'
To the last appeal the people will say
.sAmen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

SUICIDE AT LINDEN. We are told that
young man, named Orion, a Weichnan,
shot himself at Linden, in this county, on
Saturday last. We have not learned the
particulars, but understand that the deed
vas committed in consequence Of a sup
posed slight OF the part of a young lady
to whom he was paying his attention.
( Mineral Point Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
For the Herald.
The D. Gamer.

Spell-I ound she sit, with half-closed eyes,
And dreams of happiness again
Strange dreams Of love, visions off Joy,
UnnliXed with sorrow or with pain.
Forgotiul Of the past, she dreams
Bright shadowy dreams uf poe Is love
Spirit with kindred spirit blends;
And nlaics the Earth ike heaven above.
The dreamy eyes are filed with light:
And pleading low she trembling cries,
Stay, vision ofmy lovely dream
Stay stay, or bear me to the skies.
Her heart, like many poets heart
viii waste itself away in sghs,
With spirit still misunderstood,
she'll die as many dreamer dies.
EMMA.
-llr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
CooKGNG OLD PoTAroEs.-The follow

COOKING OLD PoTAToEs.-The follow
ing method of cooking old potatoes at this
season Of the year is recommended by
Ms. H. N. W., of Freeport, lllsnois:
Il pare the potatoes about an hour be-
fore boiling, and then soak them in cold
water until they are to be cooked. The
water must be boiling before they are put
in, and little saltis added. When fully
cooked the water is poured off, then the
kettle or pot is placed on the stove, with
the lid removed, to allow the moisture to
eyaporate. By this method Of cooking
potatoes, have never failed to render
them dry and mealy.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

REPUBLICAN TK1UMPH IN VIRGINIA.-The
spring election in Hancock county, Vir-
ginia, was closely contested between the
Lecompton and Anti-Lecompton forces
The county clerk elected is Republican,
and his majority was $50. Mr. Buchanan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

A YANKEE TRIUMPlE--Ths London
Times received by the last arrival makes
a prominent announcement Of the fact that
it is now priated on one Of Hoes Ameri-
can ten cylinder presses. Thus the heart
and soul Of the British NATION finds ex-
preston through the medium ola" Yankee
notion"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

A JUDICIAL OPISioN.--Judge Leagitt
in his charge to the jury in the ease q
Connolly said that "Christian charity wa
not within the meaning or intent Of th'
Fugitive slave Law, and it would not
therefore answer as defence for violating
the law" This is an admission With
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10
TIE FOURTH.

The following is the memorable letter OF
John Adams, written Just after Declaration
of Independence was adopted:
Philadelphia July 5th, l776.
SIR: Yesterday the greatest question
was decided, which was ever debated i'll
America, and greater, perhaps, never was
or will be deeided amorg men. A resolu-
ton was passed without one dissenting
colony, that THESE UNITED STATES
ARE AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO
BE FREE AND INDEPENDET
STATES.
The day is passed. The 4sh of July,
1916, will be memorable epoch in the
history of America. | am apt to believe
1T ,c,W be celebrated by succeeding genera
lions as a Great Aneericaa Festival l.
ought to be solennized with pomps, sboUs
games, sports, guns, bells, boafres and IL
Limitations, FROM ONE END OF THE coz
TINENr TO THE OTHER, from this time for
eOeri You will think me transported
with enthusiasm, bus am not. an
well aware Of the toll, ard blood,and treas
ure, that it will cost to maintain this dec
laration, and support and defend these
States; yet through all the gloom, / see
the Rays of Light and Glory can see that
the end is worth more than all the means
and that posterity will TRIUMPH, although
you and may rue, which | hope we
shall not. am, dc.
John ADAMS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10

In Kentucky, a plowman became
enamored Of a milkmaid on neighboring
farm. His addresses were rejected, and
the disappointed swain, full of melancholy
and revenge, procured rope, went to ths
farm, anl--tied all the cows tails together.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-07-10


Our BoRRowING ADMINISTRATIONS
Republican papeis make hue and cry a
bout the loans to meet the expense Of Gov
eminent. It is no new thing for The Gov
,rnnent to borrow. All parties have
done it, and will again Democratic ia. J
CLARION.
When we borrowed in Washington s
time, it was to pay off the cost of the rev
olution. When we next borrowed, in
Madison S time, ii was to pay for the War
of .8l2. The Florida War took twenty
millions out of the public purse, and we
borro we'd again to replenish it, The Mex
lean Var drained the Treasury Of hun
dred millions, and we borrowed again to
reple lsh that. But while War las al
ways saddled us with debts, Peace has al
ways been considered the time 10 pay
Them. Mr.. Buchanan has no War to pay,
for, past, present or prospective. He is
the first President who has found it nee
ess;.ry to adopt the policy Of borrowing to
meet his extlavagant expenditures, in time
of peace-a policy which, if continued, can
only end in burthening us, as England is
burthened, with Mountain Of Nation
ol Debt Albany Eve. Journal.