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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
MARyELous lNyENTloNs.

Among the numerous marvellous inven-
tons which American genius has produced
within the last few years, are the follow
ing, compiled from the Patent Office Re
port:
The Repost explains the principles Of the
celebrated Hobbs lock. Its unpickability
depends upon secondary or false set of
tumblers which touch the real ones More
over, the lock is powder proof, and may be
loaded through the key hole and fired off
till the burglar is tired Of his fruitless work,
or fears that the explosion viii bring to view
his experiments more witnesses than be
desires.
A harpoon is described which makes the
whale kill himself. The more he pulls, the
deeper goes the harpoon.
An ice-making machine has been patent
ed, which is worked by d steam engine
In an experimental trial it froze several bot
ties ofsherry, and produced blocks of ice
the size of n cubic foot when the thermom-
eter was up to 500. 1t is calculated that
for every ton of coal put in the furnace il
viii make ton of ice.
Mr. Lanes report describes new electri-
cal inventions. Among these is an electri-
cal whaling apparatus, by which the whale
is literally shocked to death. Another is
an electro magnetic alarm, which rings bells
and displays signals in case Of fire and bur
glars. Another is an electric clock, which
wakes you up, tells you what time it is, and
lights lamp for you at any hour you
please.
There is sound gatherer, a sort ofhuge
ear trumpet, to be placed in front of 10
comotiye carrying to the engineers ears all
the noise ahead, perfectly distinct, notwith-
standing the noise of the train.
There is an invention that picks up pins
from confused heap, turns around with
their heads up, and sticks themin papers in
regular rows.
Another goes through the whole process
Of cigar making, taking in papers and turns
out finished cigars.
One machine cuts cheese; one scours
knives and forks, and another rocks the
die; and seven or eight take in washing and
ironing.
There IS parlor char patented that
cannot be tipped back on two legs, and a
railway chair that can be tipped back in
any position without any legs at all.
Another patent is machine that counts
passengers in an omnibus, and takes their
fare. When a very fat man gets in it
counts two and charges double.
There are variety of guns which load
themselves; a fishing line that adjusts its
own bait, and rat trap which throws
away the rat, and stands in the corner for
another.
There is a machine by whicl, man
prints instead Of writes his thoughts. 1t is
played like piano forte.
Speaking Of pianos, it is estimated that
5000 orc made every year in the United
STATES, giving employment to 1900 persons
and co sting over $4,000, 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
THE DOG LAW.

Has passed both branches Of the Legis-
lature, and went into effect On and after its
publication, March 9th. The Law pro-
vides that every owfer Of a dog shalI, on
or before the first Tuesday Of April, in each
year, cause tito be registered, numbered.
described, and Licensed, FOR one year from
that date, ia the Clerks Office; In the CITY,
village, or incorporated town in which he
may reside-ior which shall be paid one
dollar license for male dog, and three dol
lars for female dogs; All dogs not thus
licensed to live; and all police officers, CON-
stables, and other officers, arc requested to
kill and STAY without mercy. AS this law
is Of general interest to our readers, we viii
publish 4 entire next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
CT Some Of the CHICAGO papers stat,

EE Some Of the Chicago papers stated
that Governor Bissen was not Catholic;
we are requested BY the Rev. f. Fitzgibbon,
Catholic Pastor Of Springfield, to state that
the Governor was introduced int the Cath
Ole Church in Washington city, in 1854,
thai he received the last sacrament Of the
Church, prior to bis death, al the hands Of
Father Fitzgibbon himself, aud that one Of
his last requests was, that the Catholic
burial ceremonies should be fully complied
with at his funeral - ffssotsTi DeDsoctat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
az-The Jackson Miss;ssippio,a print.

REThe jackson Mississippia' prints
Senator Browns speech in favor of his bill
for the protection Of slave property in Kan
sas, lut rather mourn'ully says it is too
late to ug making that Slave State
Says the paper quoted
1--WE very much fear, however, that the
Golden opportunity has been lost, and that
the adoption at this late period Of what in
Douglas parlance is termed a slave CODE
will be like locking the stable door after
the exit of the stolen steed."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
EE-The editor ofLhe Presidents HON.

E-fY lue tuILOI OIiII5 IEsIIIgI1 uOIlI0
organ, the Philadelphia FennsyIeaaion,
insists "the identity Of Black Republican,
ism and .John Brownisns." His idea, as
elaborated in his columns, is that the whole
Republican party approved John Browns
treason and regretted its failure. If heb
lieves this, he ought to be in IA asylum
for fools. If he doesn't believe ii, We ought,
for saying it, to be in house Of correction
for rcgues. Louisville JoUru0l.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
BUSINESS ROOMS FOR SALE,
In Lancaster.

me swo front rooms and back room on Main street
n Lancaster, for years known as the Herald Of
ne buildings offered for sale They are adaptedor
stores or business rooms. Possession will be given
me purchaser the Ist Of September next or sooner.
inquire at the herald C1sxes AIS
March 3Ipt 1870.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
7777777l7--7--
PHYSICIANS.


J H. HYDE, M. d.,
(LGte Of Potsdam, NJ y
Having permanently located in Lancaster offers his Pro-
Iessonal Services as
Physician and Surgeon.
His practice has been over 20 years. Residence and of
ce the place formerly occupied by DR.. j. D. Wood
Lancaster. Wis. Jan. 1st, 1856. 20. 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
Correspondence Of the Herald.1
GOT HIS EYES 0PEn.

ORIGIN, WIS, March 2eth.
FRIEND CovER:-I send you an extract
Of letter which, by permission, I copied
from the original 1t is from young
man who left this place last fall and has
since been among the shareholders of Mis-
sour.
He inherited democracy from both his
parents was rocked in a democratic cradle;
left Wisconsin democrat, and was of the
opinion, like thousands of others in the
north, that slavery is fine institution
Yet he IS a young man of sound mind, a
close observer, and will not permit party
prejudice to bias his better judgment. He
has been flooded with democratic papers
during his stay in the south, sent BY his
friends, who have taken every precantion
ito prevent him from losing his politics.
But he being one who thinks himself capa-
bic of being his own judge in such matters,
their precautions have failed to curb his
MIND and produce the desired effect.
The letter was written to his father, who
has been a firm democrat all bis life, has
been prominent member of the party for
years, and was delegate to the first dem
ocratic caucus ever held in Grant County.
Yet, withal, he Is rather liberal in his views
has lIever endeavored to become dena-
gogue; reads Republican papers; but,
strange to say, is still a democrat. The LETT
ter speaks for itself s.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
IR. THoMAs w. BALTzELL.

Having permanently located in Lancaster will give his
undivided attention TO the practce of his profession
as 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
be kept for sale at the old stand of Bradshaw Batze
prepared by myself.
Lancaster, May Goth, 1856 49-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
RANK OF GRANT COUNTY,

Plattevi1Ie, wisco...;,,
Particular attention paid to collections in this rd
adjoining Counties aud Remttances promply made ~
current rates, the day of payment
EXCHANGE constantly on hand, and all business ap
pertaining to Banking promptly attended to.
NH. VIRGIN. Press. L. McCARN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS,
E. BAILEY. E. r. HrNoKLRY,
g. LAUeHroEs N. II. VIRG,.,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

EE~The Republican Club Of Chicago
have decided to build hall capable Of ac-
comodating from ten to fiiioor thcaSands
persons, to be used for tie meeting Of the
National Republican Convention ia May
1t is also intended to beused for political
meetings the coming campaign.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

The PoWER OF SrEAM.-A pint Of wa
ter eyaporated by two ounces Of coal swells
into two hundred and sixteen gallons Of
steam, with mechanical force sufficient to
raise weight Of thirty-seven tons foot
high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
HENRY S. MACON;
MILLS a. MCKEE,
~ ATTORNEYS AT La w.

LANCASTER GRANT COUNTY, WIS.
Once (up stairs in Meyers Building, Madison
Street, opposite Court House.
viii practice in the Circuit Courts and in the Supreme
Court of this State.
We viii pay taxes on lands OF non-residents aud give
partcular sttenon to any business relating TO real
tate which may be entrusted to our care.
Collections promptly attended to and remittances
made on same immediately collection.
JOSEPH 7. MILLS, DAVID MCKEE.
Lancaster, Oct 18th, 1859. 1s-f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

REThe man who is fond of puddings
and pies, places himself fearfully in the pow
er Of his wife.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
HOTELS.
CITY HOTEL

poTosI, WISCONSIN
W. I. ENNoR, PROPRIETOR.
Having recentIvreRtted and re-opened this House, is
now prepared TO accommodate Travellers and Bo&rdes
stpriees to suit the times.
HORSES-A GOOD STABLE
attached to the premises. with attentive and obligng
hoslers. Observe the sign ssLivery Stable"
Feb Goth, 1858. Al
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
+ ,ANCASTER HOUSE.
WV AND INVITING ARRANGEMENTS.

The subscriber has wing purchased the Tavern Stand
one square east of the public square, below and OPP
posite the Herald Office buildingsan gone to heavy
pense rettng and furnishing the same and supply
Ing lodging and boarding accommodations fol nearly
100 persons; also, having erected
A Large Barn and Stable
sufficient for 40 horses be now invites liberal patron
age.
The terms will be low and the fare good at any
place in Lancaster For teams better accommoda-
tons be offered in town. Good water the piem-
ths. HARLOW G. HYDE.
Lancaster, Sept. 25th, 1859. 14-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
MANSION HOUSE.
LA,soAsrER, Wisconsin

LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
Ii A, HYDE, PROPRIETOR.
Thankful for the patronage extended to me for several
years at the Old Maasioa in Lancaster, / would in
ute continuation of the same have taken some
sh the The stable the premises is one of the
best in the country and is always superintendent
L. A. HYDE, Proprietor.
Lancaster, June lst, 1859. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
PACIFIC, FRANKLIN CO, MO.
March 26th, 1860.

@DEAR FATHER - received yon letter
of the 10th inst. yesterday / was much
pleased to hear from you once more before
| take MY departure from this cursed state.
/ believe shall turn Republican, Black
Republican at that. To tell you the truth,
] am perfectly disguised with the southern
people. They are incident, Jealous of the
|northerners, and a set Of whiskey boats
You viii not believe me when I tell
that l have seen more drinking and earous-
ing here than / ever saw in Orion, but it is
even SO. And what do You suppose they
call us Northern Democrats? Simply,
Doughfaced Democrats | have heard
slave holders say that they wished and
prayed for a dissolution Of the Unionl If
they want the Union dissolved, why not let
it be done? The hot-headed sons Of the
soulh have ridden the north long enough;
now let them dismount and the other side
ride. | have now a hatred toward the
south, and ! am glad have. Ofall dam
nable williams and swindlers, the southern
men are far ahead of any that | ever saw
for rascality And what are the poorer
classes They are mere tools for the up
per ten to work with. They are far below
the slave in the eyes Of the stakeholder
Let them dissolve the Union, for such
union is detestable. Would to God could
sweep them from the face of the earth -
By so doing the negro would be free
Then we could say, America is the Land
Of the Free"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

EE The iirst man who jumped to aeon
slusiou- Patch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
COTTON RAGS WANTED

the Lancaster Tin and Stove Store.
viii pay fair price for clean, white or coored Cot
'on hags "a exchange Tor work cut of my shop.
r. M. M. ZETGLER.
A@uS@seeAs Jan, AfAhs 1861 Stiff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14
IL Hit = ANlFs
REFER TO

laroRrERs &TRApERs BANK. NY, JoHS STEw ART, MY;
HkRlNR BANK, Chicago: F. GRANGER ADAMS, Chicago
DANE CouSTy BANK, Madison; n, CoRwiTH 4 Co, Gale
"a; SPApFoRp CLARK Co., Bankers. Rockford; LANR,
SANFoRD Co.. Bankers, Rockford; E. b. HIMBALL, ST.
Louis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

II OCULAR COMMUNICATIONS
a 0fLancaster Lodge, No. 20 of F. & A. NJ
~, sons, meet in Lancaster on the LIST aud Sd Sa
NIX urday sofever, month.
wv H. H. HYDE. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1860-04-14

Ggviclins were invented IN i4..7,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16

men, upon them except ns the u thc Onion nseE
SH, p.sce before sne South hc asbsuve 81 anloo
a. the Price OF an rrcprssshe conflict OF e.erns
urob ts SOCIAL rsparatcp, WITH The we"
SEEKING the If defending sheir ives tner properly
Ahd their honor, and, IN my opinion, tcey Nhhot Wsr
h'e 'ong IN accepting the later say then Sir Io'ns
party, that hese aierra tives are be forced on me
sodth when the fatal deed III accomplished Upon Their
beats and upon her sill The resfons'
bty for the I'm and it's consequences SIR, IN that event.
tbc accusing voice of human history will ring through all
the Dger 10 mpearb them ~ the bar ro.try for hay
rg destroyed The pObest scheme co0stu;ionsl liberty
which the wisdom Of man hes devised; and uppa
that fearful issue each Of thu aucc.ed 81
viii record it, verde, OF guilty against them Their
descendants will heap rsproachss upon the OF
those who dsaDpout them Of the destiny which would
have been the richest Inheritance that
Of the constitution; upon what consideration Of religion
phanthropy upoh what calculation Of interest," general
or ssc'ionrl tue fatal deed was done, where will the
be found and who shall arise III that
day 20 defend their from the foul reproarh?
Mr. Presieent when think Of what Il ~ that may 90 de-
sroyed by this spirit OF sectional hate and bRoy,
Turn away from the contemplation With q feeling ~
Amos, ndgpaa. despair bu, viii not yet despair Of
nv country. ! will yet hope than the great army OF
Northern democrats and conservatives WIN arse IN te
might 81 noble cause, and expel the nuders from tue
seats Of power. ! will trust N the ntnepce OF truth,
whose pire is felt in every human heart when once
has touched II. win put my faith higher yep Srov'-
tenco-for Ii canuo: be that God Will permit such
scheme Of government this freght-d "a nigh, have
III the wild orgies OF madmen and fanatics But SIR, II
should Ia IN these hopes may then indeed despair Of
the Union bu. Twill rot despair Of the ability OF my con
siuerts my fellow ctizens Of the slavebodiug
States TO throw of oSe which viii be douby accursed
and CALLING for having been laid by hands that ought 70
have been friendly, would doubt their ability 10 es
tablnb for themselves confederacy which may become
great. glorious and free and II will be q, sha,
that shall then look for the protecting sha
dow under which may repose in reace and safety for
the remainder Of the days that are allotted TO me upon
oar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
The Floating Battery at HObOken,
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE NEW YORR HaKA1D.

JERSEY CIIY, teO IL, lSoO.
noticed in the HERALD Of yesterday that your reporter
fooled in bis ATTEMPT 10 get peep at the formidable
steam battery in Hoboken Having my curiosity excited
while reading the long catalogue of disasters occaeonsd
by the late gale and the demolition OF part OF the hg,
fence which has prevented the argus eyes NEEDING Cos
Slippers from penetrating the mysterious cloud that has
hung lsng that part Of Hoboken started early
Saturday morning. hoping TO get the advantage OF
modores, generals and carpenters.
arrived just In time tn the wonder Of the Teutonc
city, and honestly confess that greatly sAp-
pointed Iexpected to behold some beautiful specimen
" the handiwork OF man-sOnettiug wonderful and
stange-caicuated TO frighten half, not all mankind.
Imagine long trench cans about 400 feet IN length.
and forty fifty feet Wde scOoped out apparently by
natuTe-oDe end however, walled up by artificial
rude dam protects the basin the river side,
and as this Is tho only outlet 70 the sea, Of
course the monster must wrhe, FOAM flap and founder
IL delivered from prison long con-
the nineteenth cenury-rothng than marine skeo
ton appToxmatng to the shape Of long clipper ship, 200
feet or iese in length 40 SO feet wide raced within
q few feet OF her water line Now suppose this super
structure formed Of iron plates hall inch thick bOlted
together very neatly with iron rvet and the whole
vered over with plank except Perhaps about third
towards the stern, which left entirely open exposing
the hold that Is as empty old boiler of
cayed ueboa The frame work OF iron similar n the
plaster used in building stores &C. only exceedingly fal
cradle than would be running tp the HUDSON
when filed with floating ice Whatever may be concealed
under the Old plank amdships was liable TO discover,
as Ola net wish TO cut every cord that holds the curtain
OF mystery over II; but the myth (pardon the term an
unfinished, uncouth specimen Of naval architecture that
fence, az the turnssh gorgeous butter
ny Yours, VERITAS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
Police InteIlfgcnc nee.


1H1'T OF Billiard BAns.-Frcderics Hubert and john
Kelly were arrested on charge Of stealing four billiard
balls valued al $2o the property Of Franklin Burns pro.
prietor Of q billiard saloon at 62o Broadway The &C.
cnecd we're playing a game few days since, and or
qcepy found II The poese ssion Of John Dcbos who, Ia
alleged, had altered tern " prevent identification. Hu
bert and Kelly were committed for examination, aud
Debos was held OF charge OF receiving stolen goods.
OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRE1ncfs-A FooIrsz
PuHciassR-A pedder, named Abraham Levi, called at
the house Of Mr. Peter Fischer rs West Thirty nrst street,
the 10th u and offered 70 dispose Of the contents Of
big pack (Which he represented TO be very vauaple for
the OF si2 stating at the time that he was In
needy circumstances. Mr. Fischer gave him $751; the
bargain being that he return and take his pack for
SIS. He taed 10 keep hts engagement and was arrested
Yesterday. Justice Kelly held him 70 answer.
ANOTHER KuspsR--rATAL AvrRAy THoxAs srrsEr--
On Saturday evening drunken brawl took place low
den situated at AN Thomas street, occupied by bacts
whites Of the most degraded character resulting in
the death q Mary Stewart, Of the inmates yesterday
II impossible the particulars or the origin
OF the disturbance, The ARRAY having BEEN through
means kept from the knowledge Of the police aud inor
NATION OF II having reached Captain Huichlngs of tho
FIFTH precinct, the first line on Tuesday evening
spucbcd 70 the VI the ARRAY where found that
Nary stewart the only one THAI had been severely in
rsd was cared for privately by Interested parties Po
lice surgeon kennecy called and found her In
dying condition Officer Field after much trouble,
oeeoed in srres,ng Ephraim Huso Enoch Folks, James
Gfiiihs, coored and Aln ST. les, q white woman,
charges that the fatal blow struck by Huso and Flo
nora Jackson daughter Of Hiso, asserts that Folks
fesssd that nc struck Mary Stewart blows.
The Coroner has taken the case 10 hand ana will COM
nveegaiion this morning. The prisoners were
taken to the Tonbs and committed by Justice Connolly TO
avail. the action Of the Coroner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16

suIcIpE IN PROVIDENCE On Saturday afternoon Mrs
Mary Ann Cowen committed suicide Providence by
taxing poison. She was OF melancholy temperament
and about months ago attempted TO cut Ger throat
she bad three Children, and lived good terms with her
husband.
DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LOCAL TRAnr-rhe Corn Ex.
change OF sahporc are charging the Baltimore and Quo
Railroad with discriminating against the trade Of that
city IN favor of the through trade. The LEGISLATURE he
appointed committee TO investigate tho charges. All
tie great railroad nes 70 the West seem 70 he rspv r
trouble from the same cauee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
C0roners' Inquests.

DEATH OF a PoIITICAS-NEGIKCT IN A STATION HOUSE.
Coroner Gamble yesterday held inquest ii the New
York Hospital on the body Of Robert s Colhns well
known republican politician OF the First ward, who died o.,
Tuesday under somewhat peculiar circumstances. On
Monday morning about O'Clock, Thomas Hyer the
pugist, was passing through Fifth avenue, Thir-
teenth street, he discovered deceased lying the middle
OF the street, and, suppOspg he intoxicated took him
10 the Eighth ward station house. whore he cared for
as under tho influence OF liquor. It subsequently ap-
peared that he had fallen from carriage while intoxi
Gated, and received fracture of the skull which,
owing 10 the want Of timely medical assistance resulted
IN his death. The jury rendered veTact Of compress
sion OF the brain, the result Of fail Further, they
commended that better measures be taken to provide
medical attendance for persons brought the station
houses 10 condition similar TO that OF the deceased
FATAL ACCIDENT -Coroner Gamble held AN inquest on
the body Of William Bishop native Of England, sixty
years Of age who died yesterday New York Hosp
tai from injuries received by bale OF cotton falling upon
him. on Tuesday last, at the of his employ es 45
Water street. verdict OF accidental death rem
dered.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO MAoHrSrsr Coroner Gamble held
an inquest yesterday the body OF Charles A. shul,z
German, aged IS years, who killed the 18th inst.
West Darlington, Conn where he had gone to get up
some machinery IN the paper mill Of Gessrs Shaw Co.
Deceased caught in revolving belt and so severely
injured that he died III few hours His remains were
brought to this city for interment.
APoPEcrIc Fu.-John B. Allen residing OF 80 Eighth
street, died yesterday at the New York Hospital where
no bad been admitted Monday suffering under stroke
OF apoplexy. Deceased at a suter in tina
United States army at Tampa Bay The Coroner was no.
titled to hold inquest
Fatally BrRNED-An inques. was yesterday held By
Coroner Gamble, at the New York Hospital upon the
body Of Hannah Levi girl fourteen years Of age who
deo from the effects Of burns received the houss Of her
employer, at ia Fifth Deceased was engaged
the store when her clothes caught re burning her
N such menner that death ensued.