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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
How the Administration Regard it.

The Washington Union, the President
organ, contained an article on the Critten-
den Kansas bill, tie day previous to its
passage b; the House, from which it may
be inferred how the Administration fee
under tn .ir defeat. The Union calls it "a
bill. for keeping up the Kansas agitation
and making confusion worse confounded.'
The article concludes as follows:
Sending back the Leconpton Constitu-
ton to Kansas with the reputation Of
Congress endorsed upon its back, the
chances are even that majority vote
could not again be obtained in its favor.
What then DOES Crittenden provide p
Why, that the framing Of Constitution
shall be commenced ae moro, that affairs
shall be pat back precisely at the point at
which they stood as long ago as February,
1857. All the work of the last year is to
be done again, all its old factious proceed
il gs repeated, and all the corroding
strifes and Improbable disputes re enact
ell.
Such would be the effect of Mr. Crit
tehden's bill; which is the darling object
Of the Black Republican heart. 1t is a
bill for revlving and perpetuating faction.
1t is bill for lacesating the feeling Of sec
lions; for tearing open anew the wounds
Of the Union. 1t is bill hrim f Il Of
mischief and danger, Of ilI-wiIl and bad
bio d, Of maIignify, dishonesty and chi
ca cry.
Il is just such bill as disappointed, de
cayvd and shelved politicians would frame
to defeat an old and honorable party which
had foiled bis hopes and aspirations. It
is just such a bill as an unforgiving enemy
Of the Democratic party would frame, in
the insidious name of compromise, to en-
able the political assaIants Of that party
TO triumph over it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
DARLINGroN, April 8, 1855.


ter:
DARLINGroN, April 8, 1865.
DEAR Local:
That interesting period in the his
tory of candidates for office is past, aud
your humble servant, who aspired to the
judicial ermine, otherwise ''ran for Justice, =
lis ''cleauel out | had been encour-
aged by assurances from 'all creation" that
they were going to vote for me, written Out
three or four able decisions on supposed
cases, purchased on time a large chair and
pearl handled penknife; issued, in mag /
ination, any number of writs and summons
ses-but alas for the vanity of human
hopes IA lack OF votes defeated me-"alI
creation" either did'n come to the polls,
or else voted the opposite ticket. Dear
Local, / would say with the pious ENEAs,
"if YOU have tears to shed, o lshel them
now," and if You hav'nt any, get an onion
do something. | have been trying, like
friend MACON, to look up Latin quota
ton to express my ''pheihx, for my own
Language is entirely inappropriate. NJ
great work which DURRIa was going to
pay me so well for Custodian Paeis,"
with Historicical Biographical and Explan
atory no.es, is indefinitely postponed for
the valuable Well of Experience, from
which intended 30 draw so much, is eff
fectuaIy ''lried up" have tried hard to
figure myself out all right, and find that
by adding what few votes I did not get,
to those J did get, might have been spar
ed these unpleasant regrets, and that is
about as near as / can come TO a solution
Of the matter. Of course, (and want it
distinctly unIerstoodD | didn't want the
office; OF course ran to oblige my friends
and give strength 10 the ticket-of course
had no expectations of being elected;
YOU understond all this, if thought you
didn't, Id get mad in minute and throw
up my post Of correspondent, and kick the
South Western Locd} colder than wedge,
| would, Sir--Jnl after all, 4 tell goa 1t
goes rather hard.
You may send my next quarters salary,
if you please, as there are some little tri-
fling expenses to pay, and if you want to
buy large chair, and pearl handled
penknife, cheap, you can have the de-
cisions and the blank summonses for moth
ing. Miserably Yours
FAusTUs.
CE Please direct, "fIead Waters, Salt
RiyerD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
From The Amefcan Railroad Journal.
A NEW AID DTsTINGJ isIIED CHARITY.

We learn that Mr.. Byron Kilbourn, late
President Of the La Crosse and Milwaukee
Railroad Company, has applied to the
Legislature Of his State for an act Of incor-
poration for a literary institution, which
he proposes, by certain provisions in ms
will, to endow, report says, with $500, 600
and his honored name. This conservation
Of bis worldly goods to the advancement Of
learning is most commendable. We hope
he may couple bis proposed act Of grace
with tho most vigilant efforts to restore to
the La Crosse and Milwaukee Company a
portion of the immense sums Of which il
was robbed, during his administration Of
its affairs.
LaudbIe as is his present design, we
can name another still better deserving
his attention. Instead Of a literary insti-
tution, let him petition to the Legislature
for the privilege of erecting a Pe'itentiary
If it should lack occupants on the yirtuous
soil of the West we know of no one more
fitted to grace, or better deserving to oc-
cupy it, than the founder Should he feel
the loneliness Of solitude, he can call tc
his side few of his old associates in The
La Crosse direction. If they will all re-
main for life IN their new quarters, they
will signalIy yindicate the cause Of justice
and end their days greatly to the public
advantage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

THE CELEsrIALs TO BE STARVED Der.
The plan of the English expedition in
China, which has left Canton for the Vel
Iow sea, is said to be TO starye the celes
tiai Emperor into a reasonable state OF
mind. They propose 10 blockade the
Town Of Tieu-Sing, whore Pekin gets her
supplies of food, and it is calculated that
the city must be reduced to state Of FAM
me in a short time, the Chinese govern
meut never having more than three
months supply Of food in the capital al
oUce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
Passion Week.

The week preceding Easter is denomi-
mated ssPassion.. Week" SO called because
in this week, Christ suffered and died; the
word "Passion" in this connection signify
ing suffering"
"Passion Week. which commenced
Yesterdays observed by very many chris
tian denominations, and we give the events,
in their chronological order which are com
ncmorated by its observance.
On Sunday Of the Paschal week our
Savior made His triumphant entry into Je-
rusalem -wept over the eity-uttere the
prophecy Of its destruction, and going in
to the temple, cast out the buyers and sell
Iers.
On Monday, He pronounced the pro
phetic curse upon the barren fig
Tree, and uttered those strong de
nuacations of woe upon the Pharlse S
which excited their eninity and made them
resolve to destroy Him.
On Tuesday, He again went to the tenn.
pie, received the deputation from the San
hedrim, who questioned Him as to His au
thoritv; uttered the parable Of the Two
Sons, the parable of the Wicked Husband
the parable of the Wise and Foolish Vir-
gins, the parable Of the Talents; replied
to the Herodians and the Sadaucees; gave
description Of the general jodgment,and
foretold the exact time of His own betfay-
al and execution.
Wednesday, He passed most Of the day
on the Mount Of Olives and in the Garden
Of Gethsemene, offering up those interces-
sorry prayers recorded by St. John. That
evening at supper with the twelve, He
washed the disciples feet, and foretold the
denial of Peter and the betrayal BY Ju
das. 4yed
Thursday was spent in preparing for the
passover. After sunset the passover was
eaten, and Judas was pointed out as the
traitor. Then the sacrament of the Lord :
supper was instituted, and after singing
the parting hymns they retired to the
Mount of Olives, and on their way Clrs
again predicts the denial of Peter, and that
| all would forsake him. Then followed
the agony of the garden. Then Judas
comes with band Of soldiers, and Jesus is
bound, and led to the house Of Annas.
On Friday, after 2 O'Clock at night I'M
iii 8 o'clock of the morning, occur the va
riuus events connected with bis trial. At
9 o'clock, the very time sOhen The morning
sacrifice acas offered an the temple, Jesus
vas nailed to the cross. Then occurs the
supernatural darkness until the 9Th hour,
: IL.
and at the 9th hour-at 3 o'clock IN the
afternoon hen the evening sacrifice was
offered the temple, Jesus expires. Then
Joseph and Aramathea procure the body
and place it in his own tomb.
On Saturday the sepulchre is secured By
guard Of soldiers, and the women pro
cure the spices to emban the body.
| Such are the events of the week unit
Easter morn.-[St.Louis Democrat, Apr
| 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

STRONG LANeUAeE.-The Richmond
Wig, though a decidedly pro-slavery
Journal, is getting thoroughly Disguised
WITH the tricks playe ed by the Admlplstra-
uon and its supporters in regard TO Lee
compton. 1t says the Senate Kansas bill
is an abomiaation-an infamous cheat
deliberate fraud; and no Southern man,
with a particle of respect for the just rights
and honor CT the South, should touch it
With forty foot pole"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
Lancaster, March Goth, 1858.

SHoRrER's OPlN1oN OF TIE PILGRIM FA.
Shorter, one of the enlight-
ened representatives of Alabama in Cong
ress, in a recent speech, utters himself thus
atniably with regard to the Pilgrim Far
Lhers:-
"Tho Pilgrim fathers, indeed Sir,
have sovereign contempt for the memory
of the Pilgrim fathers. The religion Of
Plymouth Rock is the religion of fanati-
cism, Of Intolerance, Of inideIity, Of bigot-
ny and hypocricy It is the religion of the
Boston clergymen, who violate the seventh
commandment in going to and returning
from their evening lectures; and who, when
exposed to the Indignation Of a virtuous
community, are lionized and feted by the
.faiirer portion of their llocks! In my judg
ment, Mr Chairman, the greatest calami-
ty that has ever befel our country WAS that
event which clothed Plymouth Rock with
its historic associations"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

An OLD HoRsE. An cid horse is now
roaming over our Prairie, that was once
owned by Col. Zach. Taylor, when he com
manded the Garrison at this place. Al
though This horse has rot achieved a rep
utation equal 10 Ola "Whitey" he is re-
garded with feelings of respect, by those
acquainted with the fact, that he once
bore Oh bi, back, the great hero of Bnena
Vista. lie is owned by some Frenchmen,
AMI for many years has been considered
ito oil to work. He has led a life of hon
Grand usefulness, and is now quietly wait
ing the fate, which none of his race ever
escsped-death!-[Prairie du Chien
Courier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
ST.. LOUIS. April

ST. LOUIS, HPFTI Q.
The Leavenworth correspondent Of the
Republican saws that the Constitutional
Conyention adjourned on the night OF the
Sd. Negroes are to be allowed to vote
on the Constitution, and at the first gan
eral election thereafter vote is to be had
on the question Of universal suffrage. -
Foreigners having declared their intention
of becoming citizens, are also allowed TO
vote. The question Of negro suffrage has
caused good deal Of excitement and an
cry discussions, and several counties signed
the Constitution under protest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

81 John Mitchell, in his Southern
Citizen is promugating doctrines which
reflect very injurioasly upon himself, and
cause many a native Of the land which
gave him birth, TO blush with shame that
he claims his origin from it. Witness the
following piece Of madness and folly, to
say the least, taken from one Of his letters
10 his paper, md published in late num-
her:
I an & moderate man, and concne my
views for the present to Dissolution Of the
Un:Uo-Revi,al Of the African trade
Amciicanization Of Cuba, Central Amer
lea, Mexico, and the West India Islands
aud establishment Of otcnt Southern
Confederation, based on slavery; that's
Al; as for the conquest Of the Northern
States, | wouIl defer chat; though, indeed,
Mr.. Spratt, of Charleston, whom | ac-
knowleage rs my pastor and master boss
ii Americ politics, has no doubt that
slavery will ultimately prevail in those at
present too-henightol communities, and
save thcin fom anarchy. otherwise coming
upon them like an armed man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

GovERMESr SHARP TRADING-The In
dependence Messenger informs us Of q
singular mode Of dealing practiced by the
government il its contracts for supplies, de-
liverable at Fort Leavenworth. Every
person who sells to the government is re-
CURED to par ten per cent in cash on the
sale. That is if farmer sells to the Quar-
ter-master $1,000 worth of mules or beef,
he(the farmer, not The Quarter mastery
is required to pay 800 in cash, when
he receives from the officer due bill for
I$lIO0.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

~A An attempt is TO be made to re-
cover the million and half of dollars that
went down in the Central America, al
though she is sunk in water over five
eighths of mile deep, and in a spot that
is ninety miles distant from the nearest
land.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
rTrLyILrE-PU8LIC SCHOOL IEPRoVE.
NEETS.

Mr.. EDIroR:-A few days ago, ! had
the pleasure to visit MiIlville, more famil-
iarlv known as 1.-The Pocket I was
nlaased with the amount Of business go
ing on at the fine grist mill Of MIR. Kidd
a. we'll as other mills in the place. The
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
FROM WAsEINGf0N.
WASHINGTON, April s

WASHINGTON, Aprll g.
The vote in the Houae on adhering to
its substitute for the Kansas bill, was the
same as the one week ago, with the ex-
ception that Marshall and Bowie did not
vote, having paired of.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

FREsnET IN INDIANA.-The food IN
the Wabash is abating, though the coun-
try all around Vincennes is inundated, DO
ing immense damage to the farms along
the river.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

GS A federation of the Canadian pro-
, rnees Is strongly urged by many of the
people there. An erection of the several
provinces r into sovereign States, and their
a quo Tor purposes of a general nature,
=, sSOlnewhat after the form of the United
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

ag Sunflower seeds are said to be the
best known remedy for founder in horses.
AS soon as ascertained he is foundered,
mix one pint of the seed whole with the
feed, and an entire cure may be expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
British India Tea.


4 recent debate in the BRITISH House Of
Commons contains some intereslings irfor-
nation in relation to the production OF tea
in the British Indian Province Of Assam.
The tea plants were procured from China,
several expeditions having been sent thith-
err, under the charge of Mr.. Footman, for
that purpose. The colonists who choose to
engage in this cultivation have all their
LAND free from rent for three years. AT
the end Of three years this freedom from
rent still continues as to fourth of the
lan, the other three-fourths paying rent
of about five cents an acre, raised the next
year to about fifty cents an acre, beyond
which it cannot be increased. This rent
is paid to the Government, being in sub
stance land tax. The quantity Of tea
produced in Assam in l654-55 was about
$4,000 pounds. 1t rose in 1856 to
about 636,o00 pounds, and was estimat-
ca for the next year at 100000 pounds
1t WAS stated that this Assam tea bears
the highest price Of any tea imported in
to England. 1t is not, however, used by
itself; but, being of an extremely high fla
yor,is employed to give strength and flavor
to weak teas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

1t is stated that thirteen Republi-
IAN papers, one Democratic paper and one
Neutral paper in Minnesota, oppose the
{ & 600 0n0 Loan. and 81 Re nnhiicau m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

a Liberal BENEFACTIoN.-Cha Nc
Micken, one of the pioneers of Cincinnati,
who died few days since, bequeathed a
large sum, about three hundred Thousand
dollars, for the purpose Of founding first
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

New ArencAfIoN OF EIECrH,c1Tv.-
The experiment Of lighting gas burners by
electricity is q perfect success. The inven
tor, Mr.. Gardaer, put up his wires in tie
great chandelier Of the Senate CHAMBER,
ard during lie last day OF Two some If
teen huLlge.l jets have been ignitod in
Spontaneously Is tLe touch Of the key uni
ting the magnetic circuit, The inventor
is confident that he can successfully apply
lis discovery to any and every purpose for
which heat is required, aud especially 10
th#t Of heating buildings, and making
steam fer either stationary or marine en-
gnes For the latter purpose, bis plan is
to lass platisa wires into copper boiler
tuEes, the latter filed with water. These
wires, ii is claimed, can be kept constantly
heated by the electric current, SO rs TO
eouyert the water into steam as rapidly a
it is brought into the tubes. If half that
is anticipated Of this discovery is realized,
Il must prove one OF the grandest affairs OF
The AGE. ] should have mentioned that
Mt. Gardner also claims to have made a
discovery by which the cost Of feeding the
magnetic bat cries is greatly reduced, thus
iasurng The ,conom- as well as The con
yeuicuec Of tie affair. What change in
household economy the success of this in
,cution would make! Think, fcr instance,
Of mans rning over in bed on frosty
Dcccmle, morning, and by simply turning
akey at his head, starting the fire by which
he may dress comfortably ten minutes Ia
ter! Washington correspondent Of the n.
J. Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
rg0sfAS JEFTEEs0N's VIEWS Or EMAE
CTPAII0N.

Among the prominent historic records
ofour country may be foand the plan Of
legislative action proposed BY Mr. Jefier
son. Now, Lafayette and Washington
we're both free sellers and enancipa,ioni9ts'
3 Jefferson was, but they contemplated q
different mode Of emancipation. It " as
70 free the negroes, rent them land, and
make tenants OF them. Jetferson's was
tie letter plan, because it proposed the
removal If free negroes from among US.
Jeaclscn's plan, as copied from his orig
NAL works, aAs as follows:
flo emancipate all slaves born after the
sct The bin reported by the reyisors
Joes moi, itself contain this proposition ;
Int an amendment containing it was pre-
Jared to be offered to the Il gislature when
ever :bo bill should be taken up, and fur
.bor directing that they should continue
With their parents to certain age, then
10 be brought up at the public expense, to
til9ae arts or S. fences, according to their
r.nju,es, Till the females should be eigh,
iseg and the males twenty-one years OF
ace when they should be colonized to such
,Iare as tho circumstances Of The time
lbouId render most proper, sending them
ont With arms implements of the house
iii ard Of the handicraft arts, seeds,
,,;,s If the useful domestic animals, &c;
u declare them free and independent
,ocrIa and extend to them orr alliance
and u,otqction till they have acquire
.,,codth. and to send vessels at the same
t,ro ~ orber ports Of The world for an e
anal nrn.'er Of white inhabitants; TO in
dace them 10 emigrate llither, proper Ell
nnrar nleuts were 70 be pr posed. 1t
viii probably be asked, why not retain AID
INCORPORATE the Lacks into the state, and
thus save he expense Of supplying by i'm
portat.on Of white settlers the vacancies
thew viii leave. Deep rooted pleiUdices
entertained l.v tile whites; ten thousand
lpcolIcc.i,us by Die blacks Of the injuries
they have sustained; new proy0cations,
the real distinctions which nature has
made, and many other circumstances will
divide u into parties, aud produce conyul-
sion' Which will probably never end but in
The determination Of the one or the other
race jetlerson's works, vol. S, p. $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

Rrv'vAL OF MANUFACTURING AT Bur
rALo.-The Commercial of the Sd inst.
says:
The new North Buffalo Mills" will, we
understand, II the course Of a few days,
commence running mp to their full capaci
'tv. These mills were built last season, and
have as vet cen only partially at work.
There are six ran Of stone.
The extensive new establishment, the
Buffalo Starch Factory, which has yet OPP
Grated oaIy for the purpose Of trial, will
commence full business 10 about week.
The capital Of the company "a 100000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE ADJOURNED:
The Legislature Of Minnesota Territory
adjourned on the 25th ult, after a session
of ia days. It is TO meet again on the
18th of June. The ST. Paul Times says
that its length is maia!y attributed to the
delay in the admission. Of Mnnesots by
fEonrrnss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

ADMIRERS OF THE ITALIAN AssAssrEs.
About three hundred admirers Of Orslni
and Pieri assembled ia New York on Sun
day afternoon last, to organize a public de-
monstration in their honor. A committee
was appointed for this purpose. We quote
rom the Herald:
Mr.. Kaff, German, wished to state, be
fore the nomination Of the committee, that
the matter in question was of the highest
importance. We must prove to our friends
in Europe that whilst enjoying full liberty
here. we do not remain Inactive. We
must prove that we are worthy of the men
who attempted to put to death the tyrani
who rules France, and that we are ready
if necessary, to make sacrifices for their lib
erty.
An Irish gentleman then took the STAN
to say the Licensees Of Orsini, Pieri, PAM
pori, and the other martyrs Of liberty
should be placed in every house next t.
the image Of Christ.
His remarks were received with trenlen
dous applause.
The proceedings we're closed with th'
hymn of the Marsellaise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

EE In consequence Of the death Of Dish
:, NJ : ,.crh ,{ fha Mathoa,sl church Riah.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17

Revival OF BUSINESS IN New 7 ORR
The New York Times of the 9th instant
notices decided improvement in business
in that city. Activity at the centre soon
works its way to the extrenities. Il
says:
.sThe improvement in every department
Of business cor tinues to be steady and de-
cided. Trade increases in nearly every
branch, and it is conducted on a much sa-
fer basis than it has been for / he last ten
or twelve years. More goods are sold for
cash. and where credits are given they are
shorter than before the panic. Nor is it
as easy for every merchant from the coun-
try to obtain credit as it used to be-
More careful inquiries are made and great
er pains taken 70 avoid loss and heavy ac-
of doubtful debts. The eff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-04-17
\ DEFEATED CANDIDATE FOR TOWN OF
EfCE

A defeated candidate for Justice of the
Peace writes from Darlington to the
Shullsburgh Local the following funny let