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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

QUEER RELATIoNsHrp.-Not many weeks
since, respectable citizen Of this county
married for his second wife his own step
mother. who, -singularly enough, was SIS
ter Of bis first wife. The lady is therefore
not only step-mother and aunt to her hiis-
bands chil,ren, bat also their grand moth
er, while the husband is step-fsther to his
step-sisters. Her issue, if any, by this mar
rage, win be not only cousins to their step
brother but uncles and aunts also. And
the lady herself, being grandmother to her
children and ncphews, may Je regarded as
mother to herself and child to herself, and
therefore her own grandmother With 50
many relationships they ought to be good
friends.-Baro5oo Rep.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
OH ron nooTs AND mARNl.ss.

Some practice, and good deal Of rea-
soning from analogy, has proved that the
very best oil for all applications to leather
is the common castor oil, (from the bean of
the Palma Chlista plant,) and Identical
with that with which carefulnothcrs some
times pauseatc their children. One Of the
reasons Of its value, is that it has less affin
ity for water than any other oil, and less
tendency to harden or thicken the leather,
as neatsfoot and other animal oils do
Leather that has been frequently saturated
with any kind ST animal fat and exposed to
water as boots and harness are, Instead Of
remaining plable, becomes hard and dry,
losing its elasticity, and finally becoming
brittle and worthless; but that which Is oil
ca with the extract Of the Palma Christa
ban, and in q less degree with Aax-seed oil,
appears to retain its fb.ous toughness,
great deal longer. The oil is naturely Wis
cd, containing some glutinous matter,
which serves q better purpose than animal
al to exclude the water, which, when alb
sorbed by leather, is the real cause OF its
non-elastieitY. Castor oil, if bought by the
gallon, is not expensive. II was manufac-
tnred a few years ago in Illinois, and sold
at fifty cents a gallon, and the beans were
grown ! a field crop, at fifty cents BUSH
81. II is well worth while for farmers to
Give castor oil trial as lubricator Of
leather S. saYs the N. Y. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
oua DEcENsAL pnoGREss.


1t is becoming evident, from the nature
Of the returns already submitted to the
Census Bureau at Washington, that the
astar Of empire is gradually vending its
way westward. The Atlantic and Gulf
Southern States will show little or no adj
vance in white population. In many dis
tricts the number Of slaves has increased
somewhat, though it is generally observed
that the increase is confined to few local
tiles east Of the Mississippi. To the west
the increase is more marked. Arkansas,
Texas, and Northern Louisiana are receiv-
mo the largest accesaions-chietly by emf
gratons aud shipments from the old States.
Some facts regarding the proportion Of
slaves and whites in certain districts are OF
interest. Thus in All Saints district the
population is 1881, Of whom only two
hundred and twenty-six are free persons,
and Of this number one hundred and nine
teen only are males. This gives the NUM-
Der Of slaves to whites as thirty-eight to
one, disproportion which might well ex-
cite alarm ia case Of any trouble with the
slaves The total Of population in three
districts, including that above named, is
1910, Of which but 3,l95 are free per-
sons.-N u. Eyeaipg POST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

DAMAGED WHEAT.-In the central part
Of the State, we hear Of great damage to
the wheat in stacks BY the penetration
Of the rain. 1t seems to US that this isthe
result Of the grossest carelessness. Ii is
true that the grain had to be gathered in a
hurry if gathered at all, and haryesters
were scarce and many Of them inexperi-
enced, 50 that possibly stacks were made as
well as possible under the circumstances;
but that is not the point. Where ten DOL
lars worth Of lumber viii make a secure
shelter for fire thousand dollars worth Of
wheat, why should the wheat be damaged
In prairie portions Of the State, where the
principal damage occurred, railroads are
numerous, afiording every facility for pro-
clring the necessary lumber, which, in the
natural division Of labor it IS the province
Of US Of the posth to manufacture, r Green
j5ay Adeocate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

re- Il is Wei known, remarks a London
cotenporary, "that carbonic acid often ac-
eumulates in large quantities 1T the bottom
Of wells, and that It's presence may be as
certained by letting down lighted candle,
which will 90 out as soon as the flame
comes in contact with the gas. Many hare
lost their lives from descending into wells
in this state. Nj. Sylvestre has discovered
an easy way Of absorbing this fatal g.Is.
He pours lime-water (water in which lime
has been slacked) gradually into the well,
allowing It to trickle down the sides; and
then throws doea some five Of six pounds
Of quicklime in Jumps. By the next day
the carbonic acid gas is all absorbed, and the
well IS safe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
PROTEST or GENERAL WALLER.

ARRIVAL or THE PoSy ExPREEss- LA
TER FROM CAflFoRNgA AND OREGON. The
Pony Express, with San Francisco dates to
the 22d nit, has arrived.
The Peoples Reform party Of San
Francisco has decided to nominate full
municipal ticket, irrespective Of politics.
The State Agricultural Fair opened at
Sacramento Oh the goth, under very favor
able auspices. The largest receipts in a
single day exceeded $4,000 The best fea-
ture Of the Fair is said to be the display Of
blooded stock, requiring four hundred and
fifty stalls for their accommodation.
There is nothing later concerning the
Oregon Senatorial election. 1t is said to
be the intention to elect Bakerand Nasmith,
whether quorum can be got up in the
Senate or not. As the Senate organized
and elected its Sergeant-at- Arms without a
quorum, it is doubtful If that officer has
power to arrest absent Senators.
Advices from British Columbia are to
the 9th MI. The Siberian Russian fleet
of war vessels had been ordered to the
Peiho.
The Wilson G. Hunt brought down
about fifteen Thousand dollars ii dust
The miners on Rock Greek are making
good wages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

TorAL GRAIN bEcElPTs FOR lS6o.-
The total receipts Hour and grain 1T TINS
point, since JanuarS 1st, 1860. are equlya-
lent to 25,I22,303 bushels. This IS 49,
852.e4I bushels more than the receipts at
the same time last year, and 6,524,9oS
bushels more than to the same time III %.
There is decrease, as compared with las'
wear, Of 5l,409 bbIs. OF flour, and an In
crease Of 3,907,104 bushels Of wheat, 81
49,, $50 bushels of corn, and | ,799 bu-
Of oats Clicago Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

HINTS TO TIPpLERs.-W When You feel
particularly DESTROYS Of having anothes
glass, leave of drinking. You haze had
enough.
When you look at a distant object, and
appear to zee two, leave of. You have
had too much.
When you knock over your glass, spill
Your wine over the table, or are unable TO
rccoIlect The words Of a song you have been
in the habit Of singing for the last twenty
years, leave the company. You are get
ting to be very troublesome.
When you nod and fall oil your chalr' or
lurch on your neighbor's shoulder 80 70
bed. You are drunk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
4 GLIMPSE AT RIO JANEIRO- THE NEW s-
PAPERS OF BRAZIL.

An intelligent correspondent Of the New
York Journal Of Commerce, writing from
tho Brazilian capitlc, under date Of July 81,
says:
The streets Of Rio Janeiro are generally
occupied with stores and shops Of men en-
gagged in the same pursuits Thus dry
goods are found in cae street. and jewelry
lin another, and so on, the streets being
named by the different trades and pursuits
carried on in them; as Shoe street, Tin
street, Gold street; in Portuguese, Oeari-
der or Gold Wo, X street, in which jewellers
and lapidairs do mostly congreeate. Large
numbers Of Germans reside here III the
country, occupied in agriculture, merchan-
disc, and all kinds of mechanical industry,
in clock and watch making stone
cutting and jewelry. Stepping into the
fine shop Of one who was master Of Eng
lish and quite intelligent, he showed me va
rious diamond and articles set with dia-
monds, q ring being valued at $500. and a
piece Of jewelry for a lady's head at 81, 500.
He stated that slave two years ago pick
ed up diamond at the mines, about five
hundred miles distant, which his master
sold for 100000 in Rio, and which. being
sent to Paris, brought 100000.
As / learned at the Office of Lg Jornd
de Colmercio, there are thirty newspapers
published in Brazil, of some Of which OBJ
tanned numbers. Four daily paners arc
published in Rio, of which the Journal is
the largest and most valuable, being the Of
fcial. Its daily circulation Is about 5000
at twenty-fou dollars per anmun, while the
Others have a circulation Of 5000, 1000
and 1000, less IN size and lower IN pr :.
a daily published at Pernambuco is Of
great sizs also, being with the Journal q
double sheet. It is easy to see the infu-
ence Of government in the different charac-
tet Of the papers published in the Spanish
Republics and these published N the Por-
tugese monarchy, the first being full of
discussion and life, and sometimes marked
by ability while the latter contain no indie
pcndentideas, and are mere vehicles of news
paragraphs, government edicts and legisla
tive proceedings and advertisements. The
JomHqg Of Commerce Of Rio is the only
paper worth reading in Brazil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

lgA rabil pFo-slayery Journal N the
South suggests, as q mons ofharmonlz'ng
slavery agitation ID this country, that all
The Irish In the fee States be reduced TO
an equal condition Of bondage with the ne
groes the other side of Mason and Dixon's
line. This truculent suggestion comes from
a paper representing party which solely
depends upon Irishmen for its success.
What say you free and Independent Irish
men Of the North 70 this plan! viii you
still vote for those who, would gladly en-
slave you if they hal it in their power
.Thlnk ard answer NeNark lkereMg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

An INCIDENT IN TUE LIFE or GENERAL
NYE.-Our readers have seen in the pub
lished accounts Of Mr.. Stewards tour in the
West, that the distinguished statesman i
accompanied by Gen. Nye, gentleman
widely known for this amiatility Of chafac
ter, and ability as a man. There IS a little
episode il the Generals life which Is inter-
estino, for he is indebted for lis present 20
sition to the act Of putting his hand around
a lady's waist. When boy the General
drove stare, and the vie Of a wealthy
man travelling in the northerly part Of New
York State concluded TO take an outside seat
and she found in young Nye a lad OF supe-
rior natural abilities. While conyersing
with him, the horses in descending q hill,
took fright and became unmanagabie, and
the lady, terrified at the sight. was about
leaping to the ground, which would no
doubt have caused her death, when the
young driver put his arm around her waist
and held her in the seat, and subsequently
brought the horses under control. The la
dy, indebted for this act furnished the
means for bis education, and thus opened
the path which he has travelled 50 well.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
,e.zz-Tha Hon. Jefferson Dayf. made .

RgThe Hon. jefferson Dayi. made 4
speech ii Memphis on the 22d. The Mem
phis appeal says:
He thought that Il would be self-dis-
grace and selfdegredation for any South
ern man to accept office o. liee uader
Elack Republican Administration.
Well, when Lincoln becomes Presiaent
we presume nobody would object # jeff
Davis would 60 and hang himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
SonrnERN TESTIMONY CORES

SOUTHERN TESTIMONY. correspond
ent ii attendance upon Gov. Seward, says
1One Of The Southern gentlemen, from Al
ALBANIA, believe, who joined Mr. Stewards
party at Niagara Falls, still remains with
them, and attends AL tn, meetings when
Mr.. Seward speaks. Although somewhat
at the manifestations ofthe peo-
pie, he says he does not wonder ut them. -
The intelligence, enterprise and thrift be
sees among the people Of Michigan, com
pared with those Of Alabama, almost per
suades him to become Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

WINGvILLE MEETrEG.-We attended
the Republican meeting at Wingyille on
THURSDAY last, and had the pleasure Ct
meeting large crowd Of the citizens Of
Grant and Iowa counties, and listening 70
a first-rate speech from Coy. Randall, upon
the political issues Of the day. A portion
of the Platteville Wide-Awakes were in at
tendance and made very fine display IN
their marches and drill The Platteyille
and Lancaster Bands were present and
discoursed sweet music to the crowd. We
regret that Mr.. Hanchett, our candidate for
Congress, III consequence Of Ill health, was
unable to speak, and we are satisfied that
many were disappointed IN not being per-
mitted to listen to him. We are glad.
however, IN being authorized T. say that
Mr.. Hanchett viii meet lis friends ID this
CITY before long. and address then.
The Wingyille meeting was q good one,
and reflects much credit upon tue enter
prisino Republicans Of that place Miner
at ri. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

pg-CoI Eprhaim i. Snow, the found
III 81 the organization az the Sons Of Tenn
perance, lied in New York few days s,nce
Of typhoid fever. He was a genial, amia-
BE gentleman, and Ills loss Is the temper
ance cause win BE severely felt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
DOCTOR A. THOMPSON,
HOuEOP0THEC PHYSICIAN,

Rafs bis argices to the community in curing Acute
n4 Ghoaie Diseses in the ost speedy, safe and per-
4Aaeal manner DR.. Thompson may be consulted dalLy
"a alaeses Of the human stem Persons living az
@Nsanoe can do by letter, and BY inclosing red
san lheT will receive an answer.
fAiear attention given to female complaints, chill
W. DISEASES and diseases of the Eye.
" 9TIcE in Burr's new building, opposite United
4a hoel Lancaster, Wisconsin. lVit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

Eg~sir. Smith, you said you suspected
the prisoner was rogue the moment you
saw him. Why did you suspect him 8
because q fred my rooms without beat
in down the price" rs this a rule with
ont many exceptiss.sg n "IIits a rIle with
out no hexcepfion, yer worship; onest men
are always stingy, and never satisfied huns
less they get a sliiiiing's worth Of anything
for thenpence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

Rzs- The Republicans are the only parry
his year who advocate the election Of .
President BY the. people, Of offer q feasible
means Of doing it. All tho other parties
are seeking not to effect, but to Pregeatsuch
AN election. BY their own confessions, this
is all That any one Of them Is capable Of
doing.-Al5aay .Jopnat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

E Clifford il Is 81 hung ID pabuqus,
Friday, Oct. 10Th, f3r the murder III John
Wood. IT issail sine Bis iatc eft3rt to es-
apswss frustrated |, r. has besSpa psnitsnt
end i frequently sesn IN tears. Dunte'fh
4deertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

Ay-The storm King" SLAYER, was
recently captured onthe African Coastwith
col slaves on board. Her crew have been
sent t. Norfolk and committed to prison
for trial. M punishment wa presume.
will zach tham
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
wALaERs LAST nouRs-mls pRoTnsr.

A correspondent of the New York Ter
aid, writing from Truxillo, gives some de-
tails of an interview with Walker after his
capture Tie says:
While on board the Icarus, / had aeon
versatiou with Walker who handed me the
original correspondence which had passed
between himself and the British Comman-
der, which he said he would like to have
published. He also requested me to write
out, at his dctation, brief protest against
his surrender to Honduras authorities. g
His dictation was calm and deliberate, DIV
ing me ample opportunity 70 write down
every word before pronouncng the next
While | was thus engaged, an officer APP
preached and informed me that | could re-
eeiye accommodation republication from
the prisoners. This seamedto trouble Wal
ker, who then asked me to look over the
papers and note them we'll The officer
lhereupon reported to the Captain, who
promptly came up and told me otake what
ever papers / pleased from the prisoner, for
publication or otherwise. | accordingly
send you the original letters Of Captain Sal
mon to Walker, the reply Of Walker in his
own hand, and the protest" which ! wrote
out at his dietation. The following IS the
protest referred to-:
PROTEST or GENERAL WALKER.
| hereby protest, before the civilized
world, thai when | surrendered to the Cap
tain Of her Maiesty's steamer lcaus, that
officer expressly received nay sword and
pistol, as well as the arms Of Colonel Rad
Ter, and the surrender was expressly and in
SO many words 70 him, as the representa-
ti'@ her Britainic Majesty.
WILLIAM WALKER.
On board the steamer lcarus, Sept. 9Th,
1850.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

"a Daniel 4. Sickles publishes letter
in which he says, that he is not candidate
for reorganization to Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

nR. THOMAS w. BALTZELL,

Having permanently located in Lancaster viii give his
Undivided attention to the practice Of his profession,
Physician and Surgeon.
He may be found at all times at the Drug Store-un-
less professionally engaged
general supply Of Family Drugs and Medicines viii
@klor sale at the old stand Of Bradshaw Baltzeli
prepared by myself
lancaster May 2ath 1856 49-if
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
MANSION HOUSE.
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.

: A. HYDE, PROPRIETOR.
ys 9g The patronage extended to me for several
Fiea eo,t e ga Mansion, in Lancaster, would in
lans tb;se.nuSton q the same. | have taken SOME
IS H. spring to re-paint cleanse and better urn.
ts,i me stable tie premises is one of the
country, and IS Away well superintendent.
laas,,a. l.. A. HYDE, Proprietor.
sii Sane Use, 1859. Soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

e. The reason why many people know
.omparatiyely nothing Is, that they en-
never bear to be told any thing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
HOTELS.
DENNISIoN HOUSE.

Cassville, WISCONSIN.
h,, above well known Hotel at Cassvile has been
nv y lbe subscriber and will be properly managed.
N'as'lle May LIST, 1860. l.. s. MASON.
46-yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
~ -s7--a-.-sz-s--s
yIY HOTEL.
rorosI, WISCONSIN.

". l. ENNoR, PROPRIETOR.
Ia, recently and re.opened this House, is
Islaied TO accommodate Travellers and Boarders,
'E''ses Jesuit the times
H0RSEs-A GOOD STABLE
ageaed to the premises with attentive and obIging
I'M 81, Observe the sign" Livery Stable"
~ 18th, 1855. A
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
MILLS & MCKEE,

MILLS & MCKEE,
~ ATTORNEY AT LAW,
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY, WIS.
)eee fup stairs an Meyers Building, Madison
Street, opposite Court House
viii pactce in the Circuit Courts and in the Supreme
Court OF this State.
M Win paw taxes on lands oil noh-resdents aud give
particular attention to any business relating TO real es-
iate which may be entrusted to our
rg3Colections promptly attended oand remittances
MADE on same Immediately on collection
JOSEPH 7. MILLS, DAVID MCKEE,
Lancaster, oct. 18th, 1859. 1S-n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
PHYSICIANS.
Tn. HYDE, NJ. D.,

r H. HYDE, NJ. D.,
(Late Of Potsdnm, ~. ~
Having permanently located in Lancaster, offers his Pro-
essi0nal Services as
Physician and Surgeon.
his practice has been over 20 years. Residence and Of
fee at The place formerly occupied by Or. j. d. Wood
Laneaster.Wis. JAN LIST, 1856. 29-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13
HENRY S. MACON,

HENRY s. MACON,
Attorney 81 Counselor at Law,
SauLsbnrgh, La Fayette Co., Wis.,
wB dovoe his attention exclusively to his profession
rV nrsetee in the vaious Courts of Wisconsin, make
oeeons and transact promptly all business entrusted
his care.
Hon John j. Crttenden Frankfort, KY; Gov. Neil ,.
Bosn Nashville, Tenn. Messrs n. Corwith 4 Co, Ga.
lena, III. 4Oy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-10-13

ssnidst thou but knew tho iEly touch Of love,
Thou wouldst as soon GO kindie Ere with STOW,
As seek to quenc4 the FIRE Of love with Mards.f
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-02
Gail0rs

rho' u 0rlhS' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AND GENPLEMENS FURNISHING EMPORIUM,
- 40. 81 NORTH GAY STREET, north of the Bridge,
Keeps constantly hand full and fashionable assert
meHt of GENTS WEARING APPAREL of every descrip-
ton and is prepared Furnish ali the latest STYLE Of
FALL AND WINTER GARMENTS, which he guarantees
TO give satisfaction in style and tit and in prices
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-02

I'M ERCRANT TAILORING
IVA ESTABLISHMENT.
L IL T n Ely HILL 4 co.
HAVE
. From No. . Light Street
49,, no. " BALTIMORE STREET Holiday,
Where they will continue keep hand general aasort-
nen OF goods suitable for the estclass trade and Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods Mt extremely prices aI3Gm
EOHN H. REA Il CO.,
~ CLOTHIFRS,
CORNER OF SOUTH AND PRATT STREETS,
MeSSrs Holm H. REA CO.. take pleasure in announcing
% e public generally that their stock of Clothing much
larger and more varied than ever before.
Having now On land splendid stock of CLOTHS ASST
AERE and FESflNGS. which they will make up to order
IN style that cannot fail to please both in price manu-
factuFe. ~
FURNISHING GOODS
Ceyats, Scarfs, Ties Slspenders Hanktrcbefs Shirts
and Gloves, in large variety
Their stock of SERVANTS and OILED CLOTHING 10
worthy the attention of Planters ocIStf
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-02

.sEAv STOVESl STOVES!l STOVES II!
"a ] would call the attention of the public to our
sg general assortment of STOV E calculated to please
the most fastidous, consisting of Paror, Portable
Crates and the most approved Cooking Stoves We call
special attention to the VIM Penn Cook Stoves and VIM
Penn Gas Burner, which have given entire satisfaction
Fire Place and Hot Air Stoves all OF which will be sold at
the lowest prices,