Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-27
MOUNTAIN HOME, .tRK ANSAs, ! !
May 8. 1851.

FRIEND CoLLIER:-I have few leisure
moments and | will spend them in writing
to you. There seems to be a likelihood Of
a great disruption in the mails soon, and
will write while | can.
Var is the only thing talked Of or
thought of at present, among the people
South; in fact the people are wild with ex-
element and are mastering in every town;
many are daily leaving for Memphis anu
other Important points. Five o. my sca9oI
boys start this morning ami the tllue Of
excitement is being famed by set Of trail
I~torous, blackhealted demagogues, who, for
the paltry considerations OF an ephemeral
existence Of popularity, are striving 10 car
ny forward a base scheme, concoeted in
sin and developed in iniquity.
Reports of every kind ard character are
heralded over the State to keep the public
mind in frenzy Of excitement. Our State
Convention assemblies to day, and will I'M
doubtedly form a secession ordinance in
mediately Heretofore there has been a
strong union sentiment prevalent through
out this portion Of the State, but this has
entirely given way before the votaries Of
rebellion. / hope to see the administration
act promptly and energetically; delay can
only aggrayate the difficulty. Matters are
getting too close and warm for me; if
things go on as at present long, | shall
look for a home in some more congen.al
cline, where there is at least show Of
liberty,
am writing in great haste. We are all
well at present. | will write You more
about the country, DC, Dc, IL future, pro-
yided you think 1t worth your while to an
swer these few scribbles, otherwise shall
not promise. Give our regar4s to all the
old friends and believe me, truly yours.
j. S. Howard.
P. S. May l9-Through neglect this
letter has not been sent to the office. Our
state has joined the Southern Confederacy
or cousin sambo. Companies are beng
formed rapidly. Most Of the schools
throughout the State are broken up; ours
still continues, though much reduced
Mob bands Of regulators are being formed
in many places for the ayowel purpose Of
DISCRIMINATING the Abohtionsts, as all good
citizens are DUBBED who incline to favor the
government. There is a company form
ing now in our n1ighborhood, who call
themselves The Home Guards, the plan Of
organization OF the object in view, ! have
not fully learned, but | have reason to be-
lieye it chick Of the same brood as those
mentioned above. It is runored that sew
eraI families in this portion Of the county
have to leave. hav, kept pretty close At
home and said but little, in fact avoided
talking abou: the matter in public. | hear
it reported however, that am guilty Of
the sin Of abolitionisml Thus matters 90
on, Where It will end God only knows. /
expect to stay here til | feel disposed 10
cave, regardless Of consequences! have
acted the part Of a man IN all my relations
with the South; / have disturbed no one !;
have never tempered with the negroes, and
| do not expect to be driven off by mob.
Write inc al the news. Let Us hear how
matters progress with you and yours; how
does your school prosper. Please send me
copy Of the Offering as often as issued.
Mary is looking for a letter from Mrs. Col
Ter every mail. Give our respects to all.
In haste. J. S. III.