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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
from tho \, Commercial Advertised
AL We Desire is to be Let Alone

EFrom the n. Commercial A,Igertiser.l
All We Desire is to be Let Alone.
Thus spake Mr.. Jefferson Davis in his
message to the Congress new in session at
Montgomery. Let US interpret the words
Of the rebels by their deeds.
On the 2sth Of December last, they
seized Fort Moultrie, Castle Pickney, the
custom house. post Office and arsenal al
Charleston, all Of them indisputably thS
property Of the Federal Government.
On the 81 of January they seized Forts
Pulaski and Jackson, and the United States
Arsenal at Savannah, all Of them indispu-
tably the property Of the Federal Govern
ment.
On tho 4th IF January they seized
Fort Morgan and Tie arsenal it Mobile
also the property Of the Federal Govern.
Inent.
On the 9th Of january they cred into the
Star Of the West, hearing the u, s. FLAG
and carrying provisions and reinfofcements
70 a United States fort.
On the 18th Of January they seized the
United States arsenal at Baton Rouge, and
Ports Pike and johnson.
On the 18th Of January they seized the
United States navy yard at Pensacola and
Fort Barancas, and have ever since been
preparing 60 attack Fort Pickeas and wrest
it from the United States.
On the 31st Of January they seized the
u. s. Custom House 40 New Orleans and
the Mint with its treasure
On the goth of Feb. they took, By the
surrender Of the arbitrator Twiggs, the
munitions ofwar and other public proper
ty in Texas.
On the 18th Of April they bombdrded
and captured Fort SUMTER
I SOn the l7th Of April Mr.. jeff son Da-
Wis invited offers for letters Of manlaa, wa
ging var upon private citizens az well rs
the government Of the United States.
On the 18th Of April the rebel Sscgeta-
~ Of War publicly proclaimed III their in-
tention to attack the National Capital. and
boosted that the lst Of Nay, the rebel ilag
would float from the Federal Capital.
In every case Of tie seizure Of public
property they hauled down the flag ofthe
United States, and hoisted rebel Gag IN
its Place.
Yet, "aU hey acapt is 10 Be let alone ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

FIRsT FRUITs OF THE BLocKADE.--A
Montgomery correspondent Of the Savanna
Republican gives the following gloomy ex-
hibit of the financial condition and pros
pcct of the Confederate revolted States:
Montgomery, May 14.-Itis feared that
the blockade of Lincoln will seriously dr.
minish the revenue, unless speedily raised,
and if not the Government will have to re
sort to direct taxation, in order to provide
for its support The plan will prove ac-
ceptable to the people, and viii be more
effective than mere dependence upon an
uncertain income. Some one has sugges-
ted, though not officially, the project of
leyying a tax Of four per cent. upon slaves !;
but considering the average value OF the
slaves at present to be four hundred dol
lars, the income viii not exceed thirty-six
millions. The Secretary of War alone es-
Inmates for thirty-five millioiis,and it is prob
able that at least one hundred will be need
ed for disbursement this year. We may,
therefore, confidently expect a system OF
direct taxation, in case any Inconvenience
is experienced in the collecting of the Gus
toms revenue. The tariff will be reduced
to an exceedingly low figure, aud will ex-
pose by It's action the nonstrosities of its
colleague, the Morrill,.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
Patriotic Letter from Nvashlourn
-Nonl.th 81. July.


FRrEND Gown Dear Strive have
at this place company enrolled to tue
number Of some eighty, Tor military pnr-
poses, mined the "Washburn Guards, We
drill on the afternoon Of every Saturday.
Our object is to make ourselves somewhat
efficient when the calls Of our country may
require our aid.
This company is composed Of men with
out distinction Of age. from the STRIPPING
youth, to the aged. few over three scores,
there is about 65 in the company in the
full bloom and yigor Of life, who no doubt,
many Of them would respond to their coun-
try's call, by their personal presentation.
The present crisis evidently seems to make
it necessary that the whole country should
be placed in an attitude Of both defensive
and offensive operation.
1t is to be regretted that in this State
there is no organization of the militia, and
military tactics here, Is scarcely known,
particularly with the young and able bodied
whose services seem now to lie so necessary,
and whose beneficial services, with knowl-
edge Of military tactics, could not be excel
ed ID any country, stimulated by the just
ness of oufcause, and the necessity of main
tanning and pefpetnating the present fern
of government. Knowing as We must,
that there is no protection for life, liberty
or property without a united government,
or with government broken into frag-
fnents and in the hands Of lawIess despera-
does, Tho state Of things cannot and must
not be, even If it should require the whole
force Of the united North to put down
treason.
1t has been suggested that all Of the
Grant County Companies meet at Lancas-
Ter, on the 4th Of July, to celebrate that
day in the good old fashion style as prac-
ticed by the fathers Of our country, aud we
hope with the same patriotic zeal, together
with a general military parade, &c. With
my present views readily acquiesce in the
suggestion and think its effects would be
beneficial, and would be spur to the ad
yancement in training, and would inspire
into the minds Of both young and old that
patriotic zeal so necessary for the protec-
ton and the defence Of our country.
would recommend that you publish 4
notice in the Grant County Herald to ac-
complish the above objects with such re-
marks as you max consider necessary.
Yours truly, john NEWMAN.
Washburn, May 28, 1861.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

JEFF DAVIS FORMERLY A Resident OF
Dunn CoUNTr.-It will be an interesting
item of news to most Of our readers that
the identical jeff. Davis, now at the head
Of the Southern Contederacy, spent the
winter of 1880 on the Red Cedar River
ia what Is now Dunn County.
Lieut.. Davis, as he then was, belonged 70
the first regiment, then stationed at Fort
Crawford, (now Prairie du CHEM, under
command Of Col. afterwards Gen. and
President) 2. Taylor. Young Davis was
then about rs years old, and during that
winter had conman of a detachment OF
about 40 troops sent to this county to get
out lumber for the Fort (Crawford).
One Of his company, Sergeant Brown,
now lives on little Elk Greek. about eight
miles east Of this village. Brown describes
Davis as a .'good looking and pretty smart
Young fellow which we can believe, from
the fact that he shortly afterran away with
ono Of Old lacks daughters and married
her. Sergeant Brown, who is a loyal citi-
zen, says now he would 60 twenty miles to
shoot jeff the Traitor Dunn Co. Linn
6stnaaH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

The patriotic surging Of the great Sena-
tors hcart-on his death bed-will become
as immortal rs those Of WERsrER Ii ap-
pears TINT his thoughts were constantly
yelling over with appeals to our duty at
the present terrible crisis His words were
electric Tho Chicago Tribune narrates
the following memorable incidents Of bis
last hours:
IN his last days, ho gave those who stood
near to minister to his wants, the most
convincing assurance Of the depth and ear
nestness IF the lively love Of country that
filed his heart. In his waking hours, rs
well rs in those moments when the violence
OF his disease unsoated his great intellect,
BIZ was 5usy With natiorsl events, and the
conflict that Is ncw upon US. 1t was his
last wish that tie work which Will reoea-
crate the country while rescuing it from his
enemies, shoul | go rapidly Oh. To one,
IN wandering moment, he said 81 station
you at the Relay House. 1fo0e on
of another he asked, "Why do we stand
still +? let us press on Let us to Alexau-
dria quickw To still another he said,
Telegraph to The President, and let the
column move on And SO throughout
the progress Of the disease, which struck
him down-he was thinking Of his eoun-
try and her peril. at Washington, in bis
iinaginings, and ii the command for which
nature had fitted him, and which would
have been bestowed had he lived, be SEEM
cd to direct events ana dictate victory
AND when the lucid intervals came, he was,
II not SO emphatic, not less sincere. The
salvation Of the Republic was uppermost in
his thoughts by day and BY mght. Ills
own conGtion, the imminent perlof death,
his eomplieated affairs gave him no con-
cern. Almost his hast coherent words,
were an ardent wish Cor the honor and
prosperity 81 the Republic, BY the defeat
aud dispersion Of her enemies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
GgThe N. Y. Courier & Enquirer .

GgThe N. Y. Courier d Enquirer Of
Thursday, says:
The exports from this port continue on
a very large scale. The amount last week
exported from this port exceeded 10 value
two and half million dollars, and for some
weeks they have been steadily averaging
two millions. The larger portion Of these
exports consist Of breadstutis and proYis-
ions, for which the demand in England is
steady, and promises to be continuous for
some time to come. Foreign exchange, in
view Of this state Of things, cannot well adj
vance very much over present rates At pres
emit. Tie supply Of commercial bills con
tinues large, aud our bankers facilitate the
movement Of exports by free purchases q
bills: in some instances they have given
their own paper for exchange, which meets
with ready market either at the banks o.
with the discount houses mt 7 per cent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

GE- A private letter from London to
parties in New York says: "Col. Fremont
is doing great and glorious work for the
Union. You viii see by the papers the
whole tone Of the Government proceedings
here on the American issues is being
changed, and is being more and more IA.
vorable to the Union. The Southerneis
have had everything their own way I'LL very
lately.
{" Government decided last night not t.
protect British subjects captured "a piiya-
teers. You may hang them as pirates
This IS the first blow the Soutberners have
received in their faces
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
sale OF wlseonaln Bonds.
MILWAUKEE,, June 5.


The STATE EoAN.-The bids for the
State Loan Of 100000 we're opened on
Saturday last and were as follows:
ID. G. Abbey, Of Milwaukee bid for
100000 at 90 cents in currency or SO
cents in gold. (l'his bid was informal, As
the law required bids to be at least at par)
d. Marvin, Madison, bid for $4,000 al
par in currency. (Accepted.)
Bank of Madison bid for $1,000 at !
per cent. premium. 81, 900 at 1 per cent.
premium, $4,000 at par with privilege Of
$1,000 to $4,000 more at each of the first
named rates. Accepted
The above are all the bids proper. be
fore the advertisement, the juneau Bank,
Milwaukee, had offered 10 take $4,000
at par. The Rock County Bank $4,000
at i per cent. premium, $4,000 at J per
cent. premium, and $4,000 at par. The
Bank Of the North West $4,000 at 8 per
cent. premium. The Bank of Sheboygan
and two Others $4,000 at par and $l5,-
600 at l per cent. Premium MADISON
Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
- True oatr.ot.

An old gentleman, the head Of large
family, arrived at Cairo per the packet
Cheney, Monday evening, he having been
driven from the vicinity Of fernando, Mis-
sissippi. He was almost wholly destitute
and could not tel from whence or from
whom the bread was to come to appease
the growing hunger Of his children.
He said be had been driven from com
Portable little home which he an bis son
had, by honest toll, partly paid for, and
that although the loss to him was a heavy
ore, he would not, to regain II sacrifice a
moment Of the happiness he was then ex-
perieneing in gazing At the stars and stripes
floating over Camp Defiance, and at the
malshaled hosts hero ready TO replace that
flag wherever it had been torn down and
trampled upon on the continent Of Amer-
ca. lie felt particularly good, shook hands
with everybody, seemed to loYa everybody
and when the brigade ban99 struck up
yankee Doodle" he danced and shed
tears as an indication Of the great stream
Of JOY that was swelling up from his patri
otto heart. He left on the train in the
evening, having by some means secured d
passage to Wisconsin. Cairo oily Ga-
Sette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
MAsnTNnToN. .Inne q.

When the astounding fact hecome'
known, as it soon will, to aIl The European
Governments, that Of our immense army
now IN tho Geld, and those ready to b
mustered, Numbering hundreds Of thors-
ands, q large minority belong to the foreign
element, it must produce great change ~
the minds Of the people throughout Eu-
rope. A distinguished foreigner now here
remarked, only 4 day or two since, IN com
gersalion with d high fupetionaFy Of che
Government, that bat fgc; alone would do
more to strengthen the North with foreign
Governments than ANYTHING that could
occur.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
w tAD 100 49,
About the hanks.

/
FRIEND CovER IL must confess that
was little surprised at the number ofroor-
backs in your last issue, with regard to the
Banks. If did not know something Of
the strong and deep rooted prejudice in
the minds Of the people in the mining re-
gion against paper currency, should think
you were stark mad. If You will allow me
/ will endeayor to show that your broad
sides are very wild and random shots, like
ly to do far more harm to the innocent
holders Of currency than the banks. Oh
course, as you know have not been q very
rabid anti-bank man, you will presume
discount some from my statements. Suf-
flee to say that don't own any interest in
any bank, write at nobody's suggestion,
and am moved only by desire to save
your readers from needless alarm and loss.
IF you viii look over the enclosed act Of
the recently assembled Legislature, you
will see that any such combination as you
refer to, with reference to the Legislature
State Offices, would be utterly useless, mas
much as this law if ratified by The people
this fall, as it undoubtedly wilI8be, will ef-
fectually hereafter check all the eyil prac-
tees which have grown up under the pres
ent banking law, and give us a safe aud
convertible currency, to the control Of
the State Offices would be Of no earthly use
to the bankers. Any such scheme as you
refer to by which the notes of the credited
end discredited banks will change places, is
about as likely to be cared into effect as
every man in Lancaster to be stuck by
lightning.
/ speak what / know when | predict
that the notes guaranteed BY the Bankers
Convention will continue good till the first
Of December. They are all owned by re-
sponsible men who viii make good any de-
ficiency in stocks. Exchange in Milwaukee
Saturday, was down to 81 per cent. and
sill falling. There is not the least occasion
for alarm with regard to the notes Of cur
rent banks, Currency is constantly being
Stirred and thus the character ofthat ahoat
ally improved. There was received at the
Compiroler's Office, for destruction, about
100000 to day.
You viii perceive BIZ the Comptroller's
statement, published on Saturday, that
some eight OF ten banks have made their
bills worth fully their face since bis state
ment to the Legislature, and that Others
are materially improved. It seems to me
that your merchants have taken most un-
wise course in receiving currency at the val
ues fixed in the Comptroller's report to the
Legislature Those values Of course, change
every day. with the price of stocks IN Wall
Street ard the retiring Of circulation The
people will be heavy losers and somebody
viii make a nice speculation by the opera
ton, especially when some current bills
whose securities were worth between so
and so cents on the 21st Of May, are now
fully equal to the face of the bills.
1t is a very desirable thing to have a
specie currency, but is it worth while to
scare everybody out of their senses to Sc
cure that result?
Flags are flying at half mast, Grape dis
played, and half hour guns fired here to
day for the death Of Senator Douglas.
Pro bono PuBLIco.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

COMING BACK TO HTs OLD Posr.-We
understand that the 1rgis will change
proprietors Oh the ist Of June, M. John
Y. Smith having purchased the interest Of
Mr.. Calkns. Mr.. Smith was the first edi-
tor Of the Argus, almost twenty years ago
but has been disconnected with il for some
ten years past. He is a vigorous political
yiter, close thinker and, as an editor,
free from undigniiied and coarse PERSONAL
ties. The editorial fraternity will be glad
to see him At bis old post again. - 4hadi-
son Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
Profession and Practice.

The buster and hard swearing Of South
err rowdies may pass current in Missouri
as real courage; but are no match for Ger-
man phlegm or Yankee GOODNESS. An
amusing instance was given at Camp Ja4-
son recently. AS a certain party were APP
preaching the camp a great burly braggart
Of Sccessionist Wanted his own bravery
and expressed an utter contempt for the
cowagdice Of the Black Republicans and
their German auxiliaries. He could scme
a dozen shite-liyered Yankees, could whip
six Massachusetts men with one hand tied
behind bis back, and wouldn't run from As
many Germans as could stand in a ten acre
los. On reaching an outpost of Black ia
gers, the party were ordered to halt. Our
lerocious SoutheFner paid no attention e.
fhe command, but used insulting language
to the sentry, who was a small, compactly
built German, much beneath his own SIZE
The little sentinel, however, made after him
with bayonet at the charge, when, instead
of attacking him. or even standing on the
defense, the poltroon rebel took to bis heels
and ran for dear life. lin ten rods, howcy-
CT, he was oyertaken by the more nilnble
soldier, and, stopping. he sued for quarter.
The sentry ordered him to 'put up bis
hands So that he shoaid not treacherouslv
draw pistol CT knife, and at once relieved
him Of two reyolsers and large and q
small knife. He then seized him bys the
collar and with pulls, jerks and pushes, tbs
pigny led the giant 10 the guard-house,
whore he got lodgiags for the night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
The Engagement at Aqua Creek

The engagement Of the fotilla, consist
ing Of the Freedom, Pawnee, and Anaeos-
t., with the rebel battery at Aqua Greek,
last Saturday, is described at some length
in the Washington correspondence of The
World. We clip two or three paragraphs
The Pawnee alternately threw shot and
shell, End it is supposed that one Of the
shells exploded in the passenger depot, as
it was in flames shortly after
At times the utmost consideration was
observed in the batteries, in consequence OF
the bursting Of the shells. Such was. the
rapidity Of firing from the fotilla, That
when the buildings were in flames no one
could be found who would endeayor TO stay
the ravages of the fire.
Each shell from the Freeborn now fell
into the building and battery with wonder
ful precision, and shortly men were seen
carrying out the dead and wounded and
placing them under the shsle Of the frees
The FIGHT lasted five hours. Among
the incidents Of the battle it may be men-
toned that the cap cover Of one Of the
Pawnees officers was blown off by tile
wind from lifed cannon shot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
4 Some Of our exchange:

A MIsrAKE.-S Some Of our exchanges
state that an act Of the recent session Of
the Legislature provides for paying 50 per
month III addition to the regular pay to
volunteers with families and So perlnonth
10 volunteers without families. Such we're
the provisions Of the bin as originally in
trodncet, but all that related to extra pay
to volunteers without families was subse-
ouently struck out Of the bill. The appro-
p5riation to volunteers with family S not
naid directly to such volunteers, but j. iessl
n The Treasury subject to be drawn upon
the order Of tic wife. or person having ii
CHARGE the family Of the volunteer to whom
Il is due Madison Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

War THE SoUTn TANK OF Us.-De-
Lows ReUielo, the best exponent, perhaps,
Of Southern sentiments, after speaking OF
the stupid, sensual ignorant masses Of the
North, who are as foolish as they are de-
PRAYED, adds:
1.-THE Cavaliers, Jacobites, and Huguen-
OTIS who settled il the South, naturally hate,
condemn, and despise the Puritans, who
settled the North. The former are master
races; the latter slave race.
eve are the most aristocratic people in
the world. Pride Of caste and color, and
privilege makes every white man an arlsto-
crat in feeling.
Gipsies and free negroes have many no
Die, amiable and generous traits: Yam
KEGS, sourcrout Germans and Canadians.
none"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

fs1-Gen Twiggs is frightened, and
wants jeff Davis to send troops TO defend
Pascagoula, where be lives. lie says the
government viii not fail to seize the first
opportunity to destroy his house and lay
waste bis property besides he drinks Pas
ca1oula viii BE fixed upon as ~ important
point Of operations upon both New Orleans
and Mobile The poor traitor ALREADY be-
ciag to feel Che halter draw.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13
The South American Earthquake
Its HORRORS.
The New York Herald SAYS:

The New York Herald says:
Each additional arrival from South
America swells the dreadful account Of tie
numbers DESTROYED by the recent earth
Quake ID the Argentine Republic. At first
we were told seven or eight thousand, then
eleven, and now we learn that the number
destroyed "a Mendoza and The neighboring
towns cannot be less than 23, 1000. !.
The Ceatinola P,ntano, Of March so,
says: The reason is obscured, the soul sad
dened, to hear these phrases. Mendoza is
to-day mountain Of ruins, under which
remain 10000 Of her inhabitants. HUI
man language cannot describe the sad pic
tGre that Mendoza and her adjacent VII
lagos present. Senior Don B. Orellano, the
last who has arrived from there, and who
merits entire confidence, says that Mendoza,
comprehepding the capital, San Jose, San
Vicente, Infernillo, Panqniqua, PlumerilIa,
and az the other inferior districts, is to-day
a mountain Of rubbish and corpses of the
latter not less than $4,000 to 10000.
In the space which was destroyed there
could not have been less than 10000 OF
both sexes. Calculating that in four
leagl IS of The area there have persisted
four s each square, gives 2o,736 persisted
OF many families Of twenty and thirty not
a single member has been saved. The de-
tails of the numerous letters from the I'M
happy persons who escaped are terrible
their sufferings for the first days were cruel
the narrative Of 50 much suffering rends
The heart. According to all the letters we
have seen, it is believed that three quarters
Of the whole population hare persisted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-06-13

Rs A correspondent Of the Milwaukee
Wisconsin from Montgomery, Alabama,
Of the oath Of May, writes az follows:
"The planters II this vicinity, have to
keep strict watch upon their negroes.
The slak es are made e, work with a chain
and bah upon their leg and every negro
quarter in the county is guarded by an
armed patrol company. ! have seen in
the Southern prezg notices. Of negro mile
tary companies aaHing been formed for the
purpose Of home PROTECTION. Such notices
are All false the planters dare not learn
their slaves the use Of arms. The whites
in this country are afraid Of their servants,
and half Of the young men in the South
have got to remain home to protect the
country from service insurrecticn.