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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
Charleston s.
second Days.

Our latest news from Charleston comes
through Galena and Chicago papers by
telegraph.
CnARLE SION, s. O., April %.
The Convention was called Is order by
Judge smalley, & hartman Of the National
Committee. Frau els b. Flournev, Of Ar
kansas, was chosen temporary Chairman.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Haukel, Of
Charleston Wn. +. Richie, was appoint
ed temporary Secretary.
Trouble commenced With the N. Y. City
delegation as was expected. A boisterous
time followed; order restored; the clouds
again appeared; calm; peace for a season,
Richardson Of Illinois spoke in favor Of
peace.
Combination at o'clock between the
delegates of New York and the north-west-
ern States for Douglas, on condition that
the latter will follow the former in the event
of bis defeat, making lol votes, and with
scattering votes l42 for Douglas out Of 3o3
POP being necessary to choice under
the two-third rule. Agreed to build plat
form before nominating. In the Pcnnsyl-
yania delegation, 81 are for Breckinli lge.
The combination between New Y FORK and
northwestern delegates is but temporary
intended to whirl on to a new man 50 soon
as it is found Douglas cannot be nominated
PennsJ lvania is wiling to abandon Breck-
|enridge for Guthrie. Alabama, Mississippi
Florida, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana an
nounco emphatically to leave the Conyen-
ton unless their Platform and a man suit
able thereto are selected; in this game
South Carolina was in. The cotton States
have allied for q slave code; Douglas vii
not accept on such platform.
On April oath, the committee on Per.
manont Organization reported in favor o.
Hon. Caleb Cushing for President, ind one
Vice President ard Secretary for each State
/ in the Union.
Hon. Caleb Gushing was then introdu-
ced as President Of the Convention, and
made a most eloquent speech. His allusion
to Calhoun, and his motto Of Truth, JUS
tice, and the Constitution, called forth pro-
longed cheering. 1t was the destiny Of
the Democratic party he said to stand up
on this and strike down and conquer the
traitorous fanaticism aiTayed against one
section Of the Union.
Mr.. Gushing was again loudly cheered
upon the conclusion of his address.
After the Committee on platforms was
announced, the motion was renewed on the
proposition that no balloting shall take
place until the report Of the committee on
platforms be adopted.
A motion to lay the resolution on the
table was rejected-ayes 3214, noes 27o9,
The vote was then taken on the resolu-
ton, and it was adopted by acclamaton.
A long debate then ensued on a PROPOSE
ton to prevent members from speaking
more than once on the same subject. and it
was laid over till tomorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

Scenes ovER THE GRAVE or Banners
OrrIoE. An occnltation Of the planet We
nus With the Moon occurred Tuesday even
ing III passing, the planet appeared to
rest for sometime just oil the tip q the cres-
eent,-its briliancy, compared with that Of
the Moon, presenting pleasing phenome-
non. On Thursday night, Jupiter also
made an attempt 70 hide himself behind Lu-
ma. but she sailed over him silly without 4
whisper escaping from the matrimonial
faesse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
Happy Times--Rain wanted
Floods and EigEstnings.

An extraordinary humber Of fairs mild
days this spring, covering over two months
with sunshine, has produced a happy,
hopeful joyful effect upon the faces Of PEG
pie. The weather being for q long period
highly favorable for spring business, most
kinds Of work are out Of the way; the con.
fiict with Incidence IS almost irrepressible
leisuroa and spring fever are a happy relief
grunbIing is at a heavy discount, discon
tent il out ofnarket and bad humor OH
81 fashion--the subjects all which having
been changed into good, patriotic citizens
and loving companions. Rain is badly
needed; but little rain has fallen for min,
months Or longer; the wells and minera
shafts show lower water level by selera
feet than ever was known in this country
the spring crops, seeds planted and tree
transplanted are all liable to partial or tota
loss for want of rain; artificial watering i
a poor substitute forrain, doing harm b
baking the ground yet supplying water /,
roots but imperiectly, chilling tho card
and nourshing the plants with an unnatur
al, Wholesome beverage. But rain vii
come, BY and ~. Il is suspected b
ageatder aojtehes, class Of persons to y,
found in al countries, "a wen az that othe
class wbofaithfully an superstitiously creai
the word and look Of such weatller-wise
that there will he rain enough soon to com
pensate for the lengthy drought a perfee
food and washing Of roads and mill dams
with storms and Ightnings. This ma.
all te-'mill be well enough to ptepar
for floods, as well as haryests,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

FRIESD Gown -: Perhaps you hay'
heard Of my house burning and very likel,
have heard many different reports about it
viii say my house burnt on the 22nd inst
at II o'clock IN the night; il took fire il
the kitchen by some unknown cause.
consider my loss 1T least three thousand dol
lars. | had an insurance of one thousant
dollars in the Madison Insurance Co. w,
saved about one hall our household furni
lure, and all my family. We have moved
into the old Mill and feel in good spirit
and arc willing to 90 to work and make u
our losses, My new mill i about ready t
start. Yours truly
D. OLIVER.
OLIvBR's Minis, April 9th, 1860.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
J. ID. Affords Letfer-4Emp0rlan
from LeavenyyoItla.

Mr.. j. d. AFFORD, who left his homo at
Platteyille in March, having engaged with
a trading company bound for Mexico, writes
us from Leavenworth, X. I. lis letter is
dated April 10th. We condcnse 50 much
thereof for publication as we consider not
strictly private and SO much as will inter-
est the public. Mr.. AFFORD represents
that the Pixies Peak excitement is not 50
great as last spring, although returning
companies are bringing back some gold,
last year none. Leayehworth is crowd
ed with emigrants from all parts Of the
country. There is some excitement about
new mines alleged to have been discovered
lower down in the mountains, near the
head Of Arkansas riyer-said to turn out
better than any yet discoved at the Peak
Many are being attracted by the reports
towards these new discoveries. He says:
II advise all who may wish to 90 to eli
Their oftheaboyep places, that this is the pIace
to purchase an outfit. Good oxen can be
had at from $50 90 to $50 90 per yoke
horses from $40 90 to $50 90 each. |
saw two very good wagons sold at $50 and
Sac 90. Provisions are as cheap here as
Jim Wisconsin.
There aresgood chances here for young
men wishing to 90 to the Peak. a train
tarted this morning; they pay from $40
Ito $25 per month for teamsters to drive
out Messrs Russell, Myers & WaddelI col
THE contract, yesterday, to carry the army
supplies to Mexico; tley will start about
tie first Of May. Company B from Fort
Leayenworth leaves on the 10th for some
fort in Utah Territory
There was great rejoicing here on the
+ 18th on the receipt Of the news of the pas
sage Of the Wyandot Constitution in the
House of Representatives. Gen. Lane de-
Iliyere '.one grand speech last evening on
the subject Of Kansas on the Wyandot Con
Istitution; his audience was so very small
that the papers here were complaining t &c
foreL Don Of the want of feeling Of the PEG
Iple Of this city on the great subject now be-
fore the people. There is to be a general
Territorial Temperance Convention held
in this city on the 18th inst.
In conclusion | VIII say that times are
very hard here; common laboring men can
not get anything to do. Probably before
you receive this i viii be on my way for
the Plains Of Mexico"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

DEATH BY ACCIDENT. - Mr.. ADRIAN
WILEY, formerly Of Boiee Prairie, was ac-
cidentalIy killed in Minnesota, at the cop
per mines on the 16d inst. At about II
o'clock at night, he went into a powder
house with lighted candle for the pur-
pose Of getting powder to use in blasting
under ground; the powder caught in some
way from the candle. The explosion des-
troyed the building and caused his death.
He was a man Of industrious and exenp-
larry habits and well known in this vicinity,
for having done righteous deed in per-
sonally chastising man who had done the
mean act Of slandering near female rela-
tive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
no BRIDGE BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals wi te received by either Of lhoSa
pervisoIs OF the Town of Little Grant by tho Tow
IlerS fer building Bridge the west fork oiba
river On the road leading itom Ian aster 70 Cia0a
the following dimensio.s: Two abutments Of rock
each twelve feet long, four feet at the bottom e1 s
feet al the topi two wings TO abatment, one neW
feet and the other nine feet; wings and abu ments
ten feet high; another wall De fourteen feet long
feet high and two feet wide; four siils 10 by IL W4
the said bridge, four feet high; tie ss 10 lay on "
plates bg II fourteen feet long; fonl stringes &
feet long, plated sine, br 10. The whoebH4
TO be covered With two Inch plank twelve feet long
Their oak piue The contractor to furnish all ma.
ais and to GRish the whole in good woskmaa-like n.
ner; the bridge to be completed within thfc moa.
after the contract is let. The said Supervisors pipe
at tile office Of the Town clerk May l4th at 10 9aA
AM, % let the saia contract RY order Of tie hag
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
IN PROBATE NELSON.

County Court Of Grant County, Wisconsin. In The ma.
ter of the Inst viii aud lament of JohnNcson decd
April Term 1850. Present Vim. McSonigal, Judso
On ioadmQ and filing an instrument In writing pr.
porting to be the last viii and testament Of John NJ
son, late Of the Town Of jamestown in tho county q
that the proof of said instrument ba heard before tia
Judge ofths court at the court house in Iancaster
said county the FIRST Monday Of Jnne A. D. lSG0 Of
one o'clock ia the afternoon Of said day II is further
ordered that notice thereof be given to al persons n
ested therein BY publishing this order for three
cessive weeks previous to said day Of hearing te
"Gmnt County Herald, weekly newspaper published
at Lancaster ia said Grant countg-Dated April 20h
1860. 4j-w3 WM. MCGONIGAI4 Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
! SHERMAN a MASONS
Trn...1 III.

This plan,er has been in use Cor about four yas
aud has beenimPoyed Tor he better each year w.e
il is perfect eorn-p planter can be. Whena nal
neighb0gs speak we'll 81 him or ANY thing that DO v
10 dispose Of YOU may think ii i about as they s
The priea of the Planter s. So So
We 1be undersigned have used Sherman ha's1
Planter from one To four years. and are satisfied
It is as perfect BE found and the chrapes. Z
ed. Necan see but one ftait, that is we cant aeJ
corn, bat ecan SEQ and hear the corn drop lof 4
hill, which Is good as 20 feel it. The spring IA
did not Kill the planted with the planter ply y,
the hee planting there was very mu- ID killed ~ y
RECOMMEND the planter 20 oar brother Farmers
good. reliable. useful, substantial planter.
JOIN EDWARDS AUGUSTUS TYLER
GEORGE BRDnERICK q. 81. kiCHAltle.u
G0LDgHARP n GREEN. MICHtEL DONhhI 5.,
For safe at this Office. Also 81 J. J. Button NJ,
bel, and By agents in Grant, La Fayetts ana
counties. i9-W
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
SUMMONS SPENCER.

Fi3sla Spencer BY David Mckee, her next freud
Plaintiff against Thomas spencer Defendant. In Va
cation, April 10Th 1860. The Stale Of Wisconsin 20
the defendant here named.
VOC are hereby summoned and required to ausrg
tho complaint in this sction, copy 81 which Ks
hle ia tie Office ol the Clerk OF the Circuit Court
sud county. and to serve copy Of your answer % &
said complaint the subscribers az their Office 10 lt
village OF Lancaster, Grant CO.. Wis, within teet4
days after the service horeog exclusive Of The dag o.
such service; and you fail TO answer the said con-
PLANT within the time aforesaid, lle Plaintiff ia ihsc
tion viii apply TO the Court for the relief demanded
said colnDlaint.Dated Lancaster April 20hA J. lat
41.M6 Mills Y MeNEN. MINIS Auya
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

LET MECHANICS AND LABoRIEG MEN
READ The following is another illustra-
ton in addition to that given yesterday, Of
the course pursued by the democratic own
FRS Of factories in Connecticut, towards the
mechanics and laboring men in their en-
ploy. A correspondent Of the New York
Tribune says:
1.-The great body ofthe leading nanufae-
turers are sad to he democratic while the
gFost - If the laborers ID and about the
factories are republicans; and as these la-
borers are to a great extent dependent on
their wages for the support Of their families,
the rich democratic manufacturers have dis
charged those republicans whose votes they
could not influenced, and put in their places
such laborers as would promise to vote the
democratic ticket. In dismissing q repub-
lean they cloak over this oppression Of Ia
Dor by crpieal under the pretense Oft stall
ing off of southern trade" though the real
reason was the incoruptible integrity Of the
voter dismissed
a democratic orator, TIE u. s. District
Attorney Of Connecticut, said theother day,
that these "abolitionists," meaning repub-
lcans, would now get such a "stining up
that they would be afraid to come out To
the polls in November" They propose to
operate upan the fears Of the voters sothat
they will not vote at the presidential cleo
toni Thus is the attempt being made to
reduce the white free laborels Of the north
to the condition of serfs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

GoDEr's LADY's Book. Published
monthly by L. A. Cooley, 323 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Terms: copy
per year $500, copies So, 8 copies So.
The May number Of this magazine is on
our table. Il has an interesting article on
the production Of Tea; novel and other
FITTINGS by Kate B. Potter, Alice B. Ha-
ven, Lilly Lee, Mrs. NJ. L., Mary Janyrin,
Harland Coultas, Mrs. E. Custard, Mrs. S.
S. Jessop, Mrs. NJ. W. Hackleton, and a
number Of poems BY various contributors.
It has many embellishments and illustrations
and much useful information for the ladies
by the editress. Address the Publishers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
gg Father Mc'Cabe, Catholic Priest /

Rg- Father Mc'Cabe, Catholic Priest a
Dubuque, was attacked last week by !;
river rat named James Naughton, and ter
ribly beaten with club which Naughtor
carried concealed under his coat. The diff
ficulty between them related in a land trans
action, in which Naughton appears to have
been in the wrong and the Priest justifable
Naughton was brought before justice and
held TO bonds Of $1,000. for his appearance
at court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
IMPROVED FARM
Tor Positive Sale

I will sell at the lowest price, 200 acres of1,,,
acres thereof under cultivation aud fence: wen ~;
"a and watered; good dwellings, barn. yarioas optI
in1s, orchard, Sc. The farm t. situated mils
sast o. Boscobel and the Railroad Terms. iar,
balance lime.
Asso several other tracts of land about I'M s,. .
.ance from Boscohcl will BE- cold lower Tran on ny
ia the e0anty. Also, one improved ftrm 4 bafs
pisn saiies soUth-w Of Bosc6bei GOOD dg,S9ss
small orchard 100 acres under fence rs acres XXI II
VA 10 leave ~ a new country. Terms mat eI .
tuse on time Inquire Of the sabsci0.r M p, Y
April, 9th, a. ~, 1861 45-f >. I. Button
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

DRuNKENNEss IN EURoPE.-=Rey. Theo-
dore Parker, il one 81 his letters from
Europe, published in the Liberater says.
an Europe you see many things when
seem strange to an American. Take the
use of wine. If am right, tho Europeans
consume about $500, 100000 gallons Of
wine. In France, leave out Of account the
pasture land which il not plowed, and the
forests, Of the aetual arabic land, one-t5ird
is devoted to the culture ofthe grape Yet
there are immense districts where no wine
can be raised at all. see it stated that
the government returns make it appear
that thepeople Of France drink 850,00O,O00
gallons Of vine, and the calcrlation Is that
the amounts not much lessthan ] 900, O00,-
000i Yet | don't believe, in the year
1859, there was so much drunkenness
among the 100000 people Of France
as among the 100000 Yankees Of New
England / have been four months at
Rome; there are VINE shops everywhere;
i am out Of doors from three to six hours a
day, and / have never yet seen a man
drunk now aud then one IS merry, never
intoxicated Romans, itaiians, French,
dc., are quite temperate; they drink their
weak wine with water, and when they take
liquors it il only little glassful at time,
which does not make a spoonful. Idon't be-
lieye there is 5ar in all Italy where men
step up and drink rum and water, gin aud
water, DC Excessive drinking IS not to
the taste Of the people. In the north Of
Europe, and even in Switzerland, il is not
50. The English, without help from the
Irish and Scotch, drink about 600,000,000
or 7oo,000,000 gallons Of beer every year.
not 70 speak Of the wine, spirits, &c, they
take to wash It down with.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
IN PROBATE SIFFGER.

County Court, Grant County, wiscon sin. IN iA' ssa
ter OF tho estate Of francis Silfgur deceased =
Term, lS60. Present VIM. McGoniga JUICY. sh5i
On reading and sting the petition 81 George a e =,
administration Of the estate of said Francis sA9 sae
ceased, praying Tor license to sell az Of me Ie"a
Of said deceased in order to pay the debts aug
said deceased aud the charges Of Administa'o"
therefore ordered that an persons interested y N D
tate at said deceased appear before the Juags b.
cenft at The court. house in Lancaster in sa'a $50
On the first Monday Of June, A. D. l5y9 e saae tht
n the afternoon of said day to show cause wv aas
shah be why Hceusr should not Be granted saiu
traitor, according TO tho prayer OF said pcutou cor
further ordered that Celestine kaltonbach q beI
ty be appointe special Guardian 81 the mihs ,b0rF
sad deceased for the purpose Of taking care I, tbn
terest q saf matter; ordered further thar sis
of be given 60 all persons interested u sa'd reae
publishing copy of this ofeer for four ID to col
weeks, previous to said day Of hearing ~ IN. Il ~
County Herald weekly newspaper pubhsnesa,, Of
caster u said county, and also BY serving SKI ps,
order 1n the widow oil said deceased end 80 dsJ z
Guardian, for az least fourteen days before a.
hearing Dated, april I'D, 1880 ,,Yau
45-x4 County Jug
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

NATIONAL HOMESTEAD LAw.-The Bill
to give the public lands to settlers instead
of selling them tospocilators anl donating
them for corrupting legislatures, is about
finished IN the Senate by all sorts Of tricks.
No law for the benefit Of white laboring
men can pass the Senate, while no law for
the exclusive benefit Of negro drivers can
pass the House This i the way matters
stand, at dead halt the interests Of free
white men against the interests Of slave hol-
ders, with the President ready to veto all
laws for white men, and in case he fears to
interpose his veto, then the Supreme Court
steps in and decides any law for the benefit
Of white laboring men to be demonstrations
.al.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

re- The public are cautioned By The
Chicago papers aainst the Northern Nom
81 Reporter AID Ilswoace Journal, the
same being owned Of late by various swim
ding, fraudulent and worthless bankers.
This Reporter announces various banks as
solvent which are known to be worthless.
!. Until lately, the Reporter vas q creditable
work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

patent OBTAINED.PY a CITIZEN OF
MINERAL PoINr-. We are pleased to no
tee among the list Of Patents ISSUE from
the United States Patent Office for tht
week ending April Sd, and published ii
the Washington Constitution, one granted
TO our fellow-citizen ROBERT GEORGE, Esq,,
for Improvement in metallogic operations
applicable to certain ores of zinc, lead, iron
combat aud nickel. BY Mr.. GEoReE' i
Improvement, the s.dry-bone" and "black-
jack" hitherto regarded as almost worthless,
is rendered valuable We wish Mr.
GEoRoE the success which his ingenuity
and perseverance entitle him to.-Honst
LafeLIIqencer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

FoR SAIE.-Seyeral improved and I'M
improved farms are offered for sale to the
lowest bidder, BY ]. ]. Burton, who feels
bound to sell at any price, as he wishes to
leave for the west.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

DiAeRis probably elected over Sloan
for Chief Justice, BY about TO majority,
How the treaehery Of several leading rspuh-
leans is Is berewarded is not yet settled;
probably the mainsprings will beput at the
head 81 the State Central COMMITTEES and
made official State printers. Pretending
editorial supporters ofsloans but doers q
service for Dixon should be rewarded il
some way to bring item back into th'
fold again. Treaehery, like other msrehan
disc, ought to have competition marke'
being supplied aow but froia single foun
tain; there ought to 30 several founts ane
as many spouts as founts.
LArna--A gentleman who left Madison
on Thursday last says thai Sloan was con
sislelea elected by two majority.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28
Politicau Contest in PhiIaderphia.

A sharp political contest is going on IN
the city Of Philadelphia. A strenuous
effort Is being made TO defeat the reelection
Of Mayor Henry National politics enter
largely into the canvass. Mass meetings
and torch light professions come off nightly
The excitement runs high on both sides
At some Of the "grand turn outs 10000
people attend, and are harangued by half
dozen speakers from as many stands. The
Buchanan and Douglas men are united OF
one ticket, and exhibit great confidence q
s1.cess. They are supported By that class
Of aold line wings" who think that the olhy
way in which the union can be saved IS BY
submitting to the demands Of the fire caters
These funkeys have issued circular, in
which they disclaim any personal objections
Ito Mayor Henry, but set forth that it u
necessary to support the pro-sapery ticket
in order to retain Southern tradeg This
circular is sent to all the merchants; traders
common carriers and hotel keepers in the
city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

gg- In raising brick block in Chicago,
it was estimated that the weight lifted was
$4,000 tons. The work was 50 carefully
done that not pane Of glass was broken,
nor has crack in the masonry appeared
The internal order of the block was mdis-
turbed.
The process of1aising was by the screw,
at six thousand Of which, three inches in di-
ameter and Of "three-eights thread" six
hundred workmen have been employed,
each man in charge OF from eight to ten
screws. A complete system ofsignals was
kept in operation, and by these the work
men passed each through his series, giving
each screw one quarter turn, then return
ing to repeat the same. Five days labor
saw the immense weight rise through four
feet eight inches to where it now stands on
temporary supports, which are being rap
idly replaced by permanent foundations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-28

gs-"0ecasionar telegraphs to Forney's
Press, from Washington, on the 18th -
"Chief Justice fancy is again indisposed,
and during yesterday end to day his friends
have entertained serious apprehensions lest
he might never be able to resume his seat
on the bench. His death would be great
public calamity in all respects, and espeei-
ally if it took place before the 4th Of March,
1860.