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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

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Second " j. w Seaton.
Third !" Jesse Waldorf.
Fourth +" David G. Seaton
Fifth g Henry Patch.
Which reports were unanimously adopt
! ed by the convention.
! The following preamble and resolutions
were then read by j. A. Jones, and
adopted.
WHEREAS, Our nation is now passing
Through an ordeal, such as it has not en-
dured since the days Of our revolutionary
fathers, and by which we are enabled to
recognize the true friends of Republican
government from those who seek, or at
least would acquiesce III its destruction !;
land, whereas, efforts have been, aud are
lsiill being made, for the disbanding Of all
former political organizations TO concen-
ltrate the loyal force Of the country in one
grand cohort against rebellion and il favor
| of the supremacy Of the law and, where
is, disloyalty has not, from any quarter,
been charged against the Republican party,
therefore, resolved as follows:
| lst. That the platform of the Republi-
can party in Grant County, has now but
one plank. VIZ: the vigorous prosecution Of
this internal war, at any expense OF men
and treasure, until every rebel foe shall be
banished from The land, or bow in respect
full obedience to the constitution and the
law.
I'd. That to the furtherance of this OBJ
liect, We hold it to be the duty Of the gem
eral government to protect every loyal citi-
zen IN all his constitutional rights; but be-
llieying that rebels have forfeited all right
to protection, we hold it to be equally the
duty Of the government to contiscate all
rebel property, whether it be found in the
form Of human fest, rice, cotton or to-
bacco.
Sd. That whilst we fellowship the spirit
/ of fraternal unity with all friends of the
government, we cannot but foresee in the
late Reorganization of the different parties
of the State, foreshadowing of the des-
Itruction of the objects we would seek, by
the abandonment OF the political organiza-
ton to which we belong, eoalease with, and
induce members Of other parties to unite
with US in the objects set forth in the first
resolution; and, therefore believe that pat
riotisn demands the continuance OF our
lpres8nt organization.
4th That we cordially invite all friends
Of the government to unite with us in tue
pursuit of this one great object, believing
our platform to be broad enoughand strong
enough to meet the demands of any pat
riot.
The chair then appointed the following
gentlemen County Central Committee:
III. G. Cover J. III. Evans, Allen Taylor,H.
/ A. w. McNair, ana Jared Warner. On
motion Of J. A. Jones the secretary was d.
rected to furnish copies of the proceedings
for publication in the County papers.
On motion Of ]. B. Penn, the conyen-
! adjourned.
w. w. Field, Chairman.
! j. 1T. Evans, Secretary.
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county rsepablIssan con,,yge11.l2In1.

county 1Oepubtican ConycI1llon-
Convention met pursuant to notice at
the Court House in Lancaster and was
called to order by S. Z. Lewis, Esq, mem
be- Of the County Central Committee.
Hon. w. w. Field was chosen Presi-
dent, j. II. Evans, Secretary, and james
"A. Jones, Assistant Secretary,
On motion, /. Sanderson, Jas. Holman
j. w. Bracket, R. R. Wood and Henry
UT were appointed committee on ere
dentiaIs, who reported the following named
delegates entitled to seats in this Conyen
ton, viz:
HAZEL GREEN p. ShiIIam, j. Harris
S. Lightcap, w. L. Finley, ]. f. Eastman
S. Culver, l.. S. Loomis, G. A. Mills, II
Mitchell, james Kelly.
PLArrEv1LLE-E Estabrook, /. San
derson, Fl. Robbins, A. Rewey, O. w
Babcock, Il. S. Goodeil, b. +. Wyne, j
B. Penn, James HOLMAN, j. III. Evans
n. H. Virgin.
LMA-John Newman, Henry UT, VIM
Graham.
WINavIllE-J. N. Keith.
MUscoDA-R. Carver, @. w. Wright
L. Weldon.
JAmEsrowN-S. Merrick, A. e. Smith
HARRIsoN-W. w. Barstow, John w
Kaump.
ELLENBoRo-W. Wood, Lyman has
kell, f. Vaughn.
LIDERTY-Thomas Wier.
FENNImoRE-H. A. w. McNair p
Dempsey, NJ. P. Smith, w. w. Field.
MARIoN-J. Burlingame, j. Bailey.
PorosI-Geo. Kinney, S. +. Lewis
10. Hall, - Twining.
LANoAsTER-J. G. Cover, j. @. Hol
lowav, j. Harelson, w. McGoniga, j. A
Jones, /. Fl. Bellows, 7. NJ. Barber.
Hickory GRovE-Mr. Mclaughlin
Mr.. McElwaine.
BEErowN-H. Webster, S. Newick, L
Preston, r. Porter, Z. Bishop.
TAFToN w. Bracket, d. w. Taft
M. Lewis, E. r. Smith.
PATCH GRovE-R. r. Wood, Ira b
Brunson, w. Humphrey, A. Paul.
M1L1vuLE-J. A. Kingsley, w. White
side, j. Snider.
CAssvILLE-L. M. Obey, r. Kilbourn.
GLEN HAvEN--M. X. Young, J. Xii
bourn, S. Parks.
LrrrLr GRAsr--R. Briscoe, A. n
Bracket.
WYALusING-W. FL. Palmer.
BY request, the Secretary read the pro
ceedings Of the Union Convention, where
upon N. H. Virgin offered a resolution
that committee Of fifteen BE appointed
by the Chair to confer with the committee
of said Union Convention.
This resolution, afteg some discussion
and various motions, was finally adopted
and the following gentlemen appointed BY
Chair as said committee: r. r. Wood, n
HI. Virgin, II. A. w. McNair, VIM
Humphrey, S. Lightcap, p. Shiiliam, j
w. Bracket, ID. w. Taft, L. n. Barber, J
b. Penn, j. A Kingsley, 10. Hall, w. IL
Palmer, ]. G. Cover, H. Robbins.
Whereupon the committee retired TO
conference with Union Committee. The
committees joined in presenting the follow
ing resolution:
Resozged, That the joint committee rec
ommend the Republican Convention tc
nominate candidates without any respect
to party.
During the conference Of COMMITTEES
the Convention adopted the following pre-
amble and resolution offered by James
Holman:
WHEREAS, A committee Of fifteen has
been appointed to confer with this conyen
ton, therefore,
RESOLVED, That said committee from the
Union Convention be admitted to seat
and allowed all the rights and privileges Q
delegates.
Tie following gentlemen were then re.
ported as entitled to seats in this Con
yention as the committee representing thS
G.,,,4,. TTn;op Fon.a,fion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
D0OToR A, THOMPSON,
HOMEOPATHIC PHTSICIiN,

orars his services to the community ia euring Acute
anl Chronic Diseases in the most speedy safe and per-
manent manner DR.. Thompson may be consulted daly
an n diseases Of the humnnsystem Persons lyiEg ~
is,snee can do so By letter. aud BY incloslng req
stamp thew will receive an answer H.,
Particular attention given to female complaints, chl
aren's fis.ases and diseases of the Eye.
fg"OFrfcE in Barr's new building, opposite oniteo
States Hotel Lancaster, Wisconsin. iVt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
her family, and takes tile libelty Of askiaa
reply BY the messenger

THE PRESIDENTS LETTER TO MRS. FREMONT.
Washington, Sept -.
Mas. GEN. FREMoNr no Dear
Madam Your two letters Of today are
before NE. | answered theietter YOU bore
me from Gen. Fremont GA Yesterday and
not hearing from you during the day, I
sent the answer to him by mail.
It is not exactly correct, as you say you
were told BY the elder Mr.. Blair, Is saw
that sent Postmaster General Blair to ST.
Louis to examine into that department and
report. Postmaster General Blair did 90,
with my appreciation, to see and converse
with Gen. Fremont as friend.
Il 10 not feel authorized to furnish Won
with copies Of letters in my possession,
without the consent of the writer's.
Ne impression has been made on my
mind against the honor and integrity Of
Gen. Fremont, and now enter my pro-
test against being understood as acting ii
any hostility towards him.
Your obedient servant,
A. LINCOLN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
TAR. THOMAS w. BALTZELL,

undivided attention. to the practice of his profession
As Physician and Surgeon. go -
e NAV be- found at an times at the Drug store-un-
Seuersl snSniy Of Farily Drugs and Medicines vii
kept for sale at the old stand Of Bradshaw Bait4e
: prepared bV myself. 40 AZ
Lancaster, May 26tI, 1856
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
PHYSICIANS.

T H. HYDE, M. D.,
~ (Late Of PotsdGm, ~. II
Having permanently located in Lancastefoheis hesrfo
sssional Services as
Physician. and Surgeon.
g,ootce has been ever 20 years. Residence and Of
6os 81 the place formerly occupied BY DrJ = WOOD
LaacasterWis jan 49,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

EEThe Union Ticket ia Minnesota has
been Withdrawn. This leaves straight
Republican and straight Democratic
ticket in the fll. The Pioneer, oflSt.
Paul, the leading paper as well as thc
principal Democratic organ IN that State.
puts up tbe straight Republican ticket,
ana gives it j hearty suppoft.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

BLAIR's TELEGRAM 10 GEN
ERAL FREMONT.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, '61.
Gen. Fremont, MAJ. Gen. Co8smal1ding.
| will send Franks letter. 1t is no. I'M
friendly. Release him. He should have
no difficulty existing with the public.
M. BLAIR, P. M. General
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

a.1- fhe New York Irish Brigade, made
rs 81 The sons Of the Emerald Isle, is fast
iiIiny up. 1t Is expected that General
snrELDs, who was one Of the bFavest men
Il the Mexicaa War, viii have The com
mad. Tie Brigade i % number 5000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

AZ Capt. Coopeogerau English officer.
late ia the Papal military. has been
commissioned a captain in our volunteer
service. on recommendation Of his Holt
n9ss the Pope. This makes the fifth
FaFop4ai monarch who has recommended
officers for service IN the United States,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

On the part of the Republican Com
mittee, r.. r. Wood presented Gen. Roun-
tree, Chairman of Union Committee, to
the Convention. lie Was received with
applause, and after thanking tie Conven-
ton for thus faYoring the union Of parties
for the sake Of the Union, the venerable
chief with union committee took their
seats and acted with the Convention.
On motion, the convention then Proeees-
ell To ballot for candidate for Senator,
the chair appointing the following tellers
H. Al. W. McNair, j. b. Penn, ). L.
elise, Al. A. Bennett. Informal ballot as
follows Nj. X. Young As. j. A. Barber
IL, j. Warner s, j. f. Dodge 5, ]. IL.
Rountree, 5, j. I. Mills q; whereupon,
on motion Of Major Rountree, If. K.
Young was declf ed unanimously nolnina-
led. Mr.. Young being present, accepted
the nomination, thanking the convention
and promising TO serve the people and
country 10 the best of bis ability.
The convention then proceeded to ballot
for County Superintendent. Informal
ballot as follows: d. Parsons so, d. g.
Punnan q. j. Il. Dodge ia, T. ;. LOOMS
8, II. Robbins 4, a. Fitch 3, ]. Holman
i. A formal ballot was then taken, With
ont choice; on the third ballot she result
was: Parsons "A, Purman 81, Mills | on
motion, d. Parsons was then unanimously
nominated.
The fsllowing resolution was then adopt
ed:
Peso1red. That the members present
from and representing each Assembly pis-
trict be directed to confer together and re-
port candidates for Supervisors, one Su-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

gg-OrdsFs have been Issued to make
preparations for receiving political prison.
eys at Geoige Island in the hgrbor Of Bos-
ton. Fort lsssseyetsc is probably nearl,
full.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

"a New GERMAN PAPER II Mn
wAUgEE. The new German paper to
which We alluded recently IS being about
10 be started ii Milwaukee. has made lis
appearance It Is published BY w. w,
Coleman, and edited BY Bernhard Dom
schke gentleman Of fine ability as wri-
ter. The name Of the paperfor the favor Of
our German population, is "7He Daily
Heroldn II the editor viii send us the
necessary information in regard to TERMS
&c, we viii eudeayrr to ed his circulation
ia this county, and hereby put down the
poisonous influence of The See Bote, which
Thus far has had great influence against
enli stments, and the vigorous prosecution
Of the war. - Waukesha Free@aa.
The terms of1he Herald are- Daily So
per annum: Weekly, SO. AdChess w
Nv. Coleman, publisher Miwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
.R. LUDWIG.

I M, LUD " TT
the reouos of many friends, the undersigned has
taken 10 residence in this village, where e g pecas
himsel that prompt attention to his patients ana az
experience ofafty years will enable him 70 give satis
faction to all who may call himfor advice or ASSIST
'AS'' ] VIC LUDWIG, Med Doctor:
Lancaster Nor. /, 1850. zi-ho
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STATE Of the Case,

1t is a most significant fact, that al
tile religious press and the religious organi-
cations Of the North, representing and en-
bodying the religious sentiment Of the
Free States, approves the principle 6 Ere
mont's proclamation giving freedom to the
slaves of rebel masters. and advocate not
only the justice and policy Of the measure,
.as tho speediest ifnot the only practicable
method Of putting an end to the rebellion.
Ii is also worthy Of remembrance, that the
entire Republican press, and 4 large part Of
the Democratic press heartily endorsed the
policy Of Fremont, before tie President re-
verscd it, by his unfortunate order, turning
the son Of Liberty backwards, and spread
ing the gloom Of despotism over the path
Of the Federal army, in its march through
the febelli3us Slave States.
And Why has it not been done? Why
was the righteous decree Of Fremont an-
nuled by The President? Because the so
called loyal shareholders of Kentucky de-
manled it. Because, the slave interest
still controls the policy OF the Government,
in its treatment Of rebels.-DG0y Life,
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L
relieved Of his command, and man ofabiE
ity put ia bis place. The sooner il Is done
the better ] have given YOU my opinion
and the grounds forit. 1.-THE government
knows more Of his plans than l kpow-r-T
you are satisfied with them, then you can 4
burn this paper and say that am an
asarmist You know, however, that am
not. No man has been more hopeful aud
conRdelt than have been up to within
few days past felt satisfied on my re-
turn here that aifdrs were critical, but that
the success and ciation Of the enemy could
be turnei to good account, if the proper
steps were promptly taken. They hare
not been taken, and either the government
has failed to support Fremont as he should
have been, or he has failed 80 apply the
means at bis disposal. Afflirs are worse
than they were two weeks AGO, and getting
worse every day. Secession increasing
Union men d.iyen out and the General,
fear, ineapahle of comprehcnding his posi- I
ton. His recent proclamation the best
thing Of the kind that has been issued but
should have been issued when he first came
when he had the power to enforce it, and
the enemy no power to retalate. Now
they are substantially enforcing against us
the substa'cs Of his proclamation, outside
of ST. Louis and our garrisons, and his
proclamation, | fear, an impotent attempt
1t retaliation.
/ want YOU 70 lay these things to your
heart, anl get ready to apply the remedy
before it is too late.
| will write you again very soon.
hope | may have better news to give you.
/ shall be but too happy il anything occurs
to restore my confidence in Fremont.
am well--Detter than | have been for
eight months. Yours afectionately,
TSigned, FRANK p. BLAIR,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16
HOTELS.

HOUSE.

HOUSE.
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
MRS. MARY HYDE & SONS, Proprictors
Thankful for the Gathering patronage heretofore ex-
eresd 70 the MANSION we give notice that the House
yin be vel kept as heretofore by the subscribers.
Tie Stable on the premises is one Of the best IN tue
santry. MARY HYDE SONS
Lancaster, March goth, 1854. la4o-a
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BUSHNELL & ROBERTSON.
& MCKEE,

Minus 3 MCKEE,
ATTORNEYS AT Law,
LANCASTER, CRANE COUNTY, WIS.
o4ee Inn stairsl in Movers Buitding, on Madison
Street, opposite Curt House
v;,I nraece In the Circuit Courts and in the Supreme
Court this State. ,,o4 ~, 10
$3.50 ,tfeuton to anv business relatingt to real es-
~ ghioh may be entrusted to our care ...a
1S Collections prom Us att anaed toand remlttanoes
e5 w IN sanoe immediately on collection
JOSEPH T. MILLS, DAVID
Lancaster, Oct. 18th, 1859. Io-ll
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peryisor for each Assembly District, and
report their choice of men to this conyen-
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RATES 0r ADVERTISING

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-10-16

Whereupon, in pursuance Of the above
resolution, the following candidates for Su-
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-05

The CHARLESTON MERCURY NO REPRESENT
ALIVE OF South CARoLISA.-Although the
Charleston Mercury may be called, beyond
all question, the father of the whole Seces-
sion movement, yet when it presumes to
criticize the acts of the Montgomery Con-
gress, the correspondent of the Mobile Gala.
Register turns upon it, thus;
No man who has more than the merest
superficial knowledge of current politics, or
who does not deliberately intend to mislead,
viii quote the Charleston Mercury as the
leader or even the organ of the prevailing
sentiment of South Carolina, much less the
Cotton States a large. Always disconnected
and grumbling, arrogant in tone, hippant in
judgment, intolerant of any opinion but its
own, intensely self sufficient and supercilious,
l should indeed regret to be compelled TO
accept it as the exponent or type of South
Carolina character.
The Mercury must be looked upon as not
the organ of all South Carolina politics, but
as the organ of q set of men, distinguished
as much for their talents as for their eccen-
~tricities of thought. Vivacity of style and a
love of paradox, rather than a pa~instaking
social and political philosophy, have been its
marked characteristics.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-05

Street Railr.aSu nuesro tho legislature
Our readers are well aware that the Pass
hss not had the most exalted opinion OF the
City Councils wisdom as manifested in its
administration upon street railroads. We
have advocated a modification ofthe con-
tract for the benefit Of the passengers. who
have an undoubted right TO use the highways
without any tax whatever. The two West
end companies offered 10 make this modih.
cation, by selling thirty-two tickets for a
dollar, instead Of twenty five, and by selling
eight for twenty-five cents, on being released
from the capitation tax, and from the obliga-
ton to pave the whole street to the curbs.
AAer VARIOUS trials to induce the Council
to pass this measure, they have finally aban-
doned the effort, and taken the matter before
the Legislature, where a bill is pending, in
trodueed by Senator Holmes, Of Hamilton
County, for the incorporation and regulation
Of all street railroads in the State, under
which the companies Of this city by the very
Brief and simple process of accepting the
provisions OF this act" may release them
selves from the capitation tax and the
bowldering Obligation-except the track and
q space two feet outside the rail-without
the reduction of fare on passengers, which
they offered the city for this release.
The City Council has managed badly in
its blind and unaccountable determination
to tax the people for using their own high
ways. It was to be expected that, after
having so long labored at the, Council in
vain, the companies would seek relief else
where. 1t was to be expected, also, to those
versed in some of the mysteries of Cincin-
natl journalism, that the journals which op-
posed the release of the capitation tax for
the benefit of the passengers, should be per.
fectly silent when a measure is pending which
will repeal it and the bowldering obligation
for the sole benefit of the companies.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-05

SERIOUS AFFRAY STEAMBOAT Or
FIOERs On the last trip of the Golden STATE
and KanaVha Valley up White River, the
Golden State ran into the RaHdwha VALLEY,
and she sustained aslight damage. On Tues
day, Captain Price, of the latter boat, met
Kinman, pilot of the Golden State, on the
Memphis Levee, when harsh words were
passed, which ended in Kinman drawing a
Bowie. knife and stabbing Captain Price in
the left breast, inflieting a wound four inches
in depth.
Captain Jim Russell, Of the New Golden
State, in attempting 10 separate the parties,
received the full force of the blow on his
right hand, the knife passing through and
into the body of Captain Price, as stated,
veyed to jail. Captain Price is not expected
to survive the wound.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-05
Conversion of m Editor.

The editor Of the Quincy Herald, Austin
Brooks by name, has been born again. Few
persons in the Union, perhaps, would be less
likely to grow worse by such a process; and
it may, therefore, be safe to wish him as
many repetitions as possible. Whether the
rule laid down by the elder Weller in such
cases-to put him out to nurse-is to be OBJ
served, does not appear in the announcement
which he makes of the change he has under
gone. Indeed, he seems undetermined him
self, and is, as he afirms, waiting for further
advices. The following shows the state of
his case, and may be taken seriously or
otherwise:
[From the Quincy I'M Herald
1.-THE editor of this paper has the pleasure
of announcing to his readers that he is at
home again, having left Springfield on
Friday morning last and arrived here that
evening. We shall return to our duties as
editor Of the Herald, if we return at all, q
very different man from what we were when
we left them some weeks ago. We say re-
turn to them at all, for we really do not
know at present what Gods purpose is re-
specting us. Many of our readers have
doubtless heard, and those of them that have
not shall now bear that a great change has
come over us, that O great revolution has
been wrought in our heart-that the things
we once loved, possess attraction for us no
more-that our habits, thoughts, emotions,
Inclination, feelings, aims, in short, all there
has been of us OF about us, so far as it had
respect to the things of this life, have been
Ieversed-in o word, that God, in His mercy,
hath pardoned our sins, and they were
many, for when we were made fully to
realize their enormity and extent they were
fearful to behold. Strange words, these, for
the editorial columns of the Quincy Herald
no doubt many Of our readers are ready to
exclsim.
"WeD, reader, they may be strange, but
they are words of seberness and truth,
Hundreds of our readers that perhaps never
before doubted any thing We uttered for
truth in these columns, will be inclined to
doubt this-and hundreds of them that per-
haps never believed any thing we uttered in
these columns will be persuaded to believe
this. However that is, we know-as we
live, God hath wrought this change in US.
| We answer, for the present, that we know it
by the same reasoning or evidence that
makes us know we exist at all. Other ev-
licences, if others are required, we shall be
able to give hereafter. This change, then,
having been made in us, we nave not as yet
felt inclined to resume our editorial duties
entirely, and shall not until we shall have
more fully satisfied ourself as to what is
Gods will concerning us. We may resume
them, or we may not. God knoweth. Let
His will be done,n