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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
What the Fire at Charleston
Destroyed.

A Charleston correspondent Of the Rich
mond Examiner, writes as follows concern
ing the late fire at Charleston:
The most lTeparable of the results Of
this awful calamity is the wholesale des-
tructon of the antiquities Of our city.
Great hunters Of those grand cid man
sions of revolutionary memory, Which have
given TO Charleston the prestige which at
taches to every city of the ancient regime,
now lie blackened and smouldering heaps
of ruins The stately balls in which the
rebels of '76 were wont to live and move
are lost to the rebels Of 81. The ances-
trail homesteads Of the Heywards, the Lau-
rences, the Pinckneys, the Mddletons. the
Haynes, and Of mary other families whose
names are entwined with the history OF the
State, are leseled with the ground.
1t is now impossible to go from that
portion Of the city in which ere situated
the Battery, the Post Office and the City
Hall, to the neighborhood Of the Charles
ton Hotel, or to any part of Wentworth
street, without passing through whole
blocks of the desolated tract encountered
by huge piles of stone, brick and chaTed
rafters. Those unacquainted with these
localities viii be able to form some idea OF
the extent of the fire from the fact that its
sweep embraced about quarter of mile
in width and fully mile in length,
through the very heart and oldest quarter
Of the city.
Much Of TIE movable property which
had been taken from the houses was con-
sumed, owing to the fact that it was fool
ishly placed in the street some distance
ahead of where the fire was raging, but at
a point over which the fire swept little
later. 1t is appalling to think Of the i'm
mense quantities of rich and old fashioned
furniture, the accumulation Of rare and
costly Libraries, the well stored cellars of
old wines, beyond all price, and the mass
of household relies and effects Of every
kind which have been swept away, and
which, in the present state of affairs, it will
J: found quite impossible to replace,
\ < y
I cannot attempt to particularize even
the principal losses. The st. Andrews
Hall was the scene of the solemn separa-
ton by the Convention of the State Of
South Carolina from the United States.
The Institute Hall, (alias Secession Hall"
in which the act was enthusiastically rat-
fed by the people, is, TO Charleston, what
Faneuil Hall is to Boston. The Cathedral
of st. Finbar, built Of brown stone, was a
structure equalled in grandeur by very few
eGifices in the Confederate States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
RzHon. w. w. Field. member T

re- Hon. W. w. Field, member from
the North District Of this county, is chair
man of the committee on Legislative Elk
penditures. J. T. Mills is member Of the
Judiciary Committee, and chairman Of the
Committee on Federal Relations. VIM.
Brandon is on the committee on Printing
also, on mining ard smelling. S. Newick
is one Of the committee on State Affairs.
Allen Taylor is chairman ofthe committee
on Mining and Smelling, also member Of
the Joint Committee on Claims.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
The Rarnside Inspiration.

The Expedition of Gen. Burnside will
sail from Annapolis in few days, and will
be followed by important results. 1t is be-
lieved that its successful landing will be the
signal for general advance. But short
time ago Mcclellan inquired Of Gen. Por-
ter in what time he could move. Being
answered in "a hours, he rejoined that he
"wished Tic soldiers not to be deluded into
the belief thai they were about going into
winter quarters, but to hold themselves in
readiness, as they would shortly move for
ward" Since that time, it has transpired
that orders have been given to move, via
Occoquan.
As the Burnside Expedition will proba-
bly, ascend the Rappahannock River, a
movement forward, via Occoquan, viii
compel the evacuation of the rebel batteries
on the Potomac and also give us posses
sion Of the terminus of the Richmond Rail
way on Acquia Creek, and leave the rebels
at Manassas the choice of two evils, to fall
back on Richmond, or be completely out
fanked and captured BY McClellan's mas
terly Philadelphia Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
-vote Cor Speaker.

/
The Madison Patriot has been claiming
democratic majority in the Assembly.
But the union democrats and republicans
united without any difficulty and elected a
Speaker and other officers by a vote Of
40 to "A. The following are the Assem-
BY officers:
Hon. j. W. Beardsiey, Of Pierce county,
as Speaker; John S. Dean, Of La Fayette,
as Chief Clerk; "A. A. Huntington, Of
Columbia, as Sergeant-at-arms. Hon. E..
w. Young, of Sank, is Assistant Clerk; j.
G. Alden, Of Rock, Assistant Sergeant at
arms, and a. A. Bennett, Of Grant, Post
marter.
We are pleased to see Esqr. Bennett
holding comfortable place as Postmaster
Of the Assembly.
The democrats Of the Patriot and Mil
waukee News profession voted for H. l..
Palmer
The officers of the Senate are as follows !:
Chief Clerk John IT. Warren, Of
Green; Assistant Clerk-E. d. Campbell
Of LaCsosse. James Randall, Of Lacrosse,
Frank w Stewart, of Sank, and +. w.
Castor Of Green.Lake, will be Engrossing,
Enrolling and Transcrbing clerks, but
their positions have not yet been definitely
fixed. Sergeant-at-Arms-Bloom U. Cas-
well, Of Dane; Assistant Sergeant-at- Arms,
J. l.. Wilder, Of Winnebago; Postmaster,
II. w. Brown, of Milwaukee,; Assistant p.
NJ, d. II. Pucifer, of Columbia; Door
Koeper-C. S. Leisure and j. G. Chandler;
Mess, ngers-Albert Dexter, - Sholes !;
1t. Sow Messenger-Boliver Verhas; Fire
meu-C. Beiler and ]. Crowley.
The democratic members of the Senate
supported Beriah Brown for Chief Clerk
Concerning Bsriah B4own, the Journal
speaks rs follows:
Mr.. Browns opinions are pretty well
known, but it viii do no harm to refresh
the memory of the public in regard to
them. On the day after the election Of
Mr.. Lincoln, he wrote and published an
nitiClG III NulCu ut UtCidlC u !. uC kOOubu
can only remain in the Union nor as a
degraded and subdued people" 4
as there an intelligent man who be-
lieyes that 100000 of people can be
thus suJjugated and degraded--that they
can he coerced into submission to a gou-
ernment which ignores their rights, and
eiolates their 9adRhood@
A day or two later he wrote and pub
ished: "Ou. glorious old flag, which has
heretofore been the ensign of the most
glorious and prosperous nation on earth,
nor represents dismenibered confederacy,
and is borne in triumph by victorious
section, to the degradation Of fifteen sub
d,tcd and insmted socereignties."
Mr. Browns course since that time has
no indication that he has changed his views.
We have no doubt that he believes now,
as he did when he wrote the above, that
the election of a Republican President full
" justified the secession of the Southern
States. We cannot think that any consid-
cradle proportion of the Democracy of
Wisconsin concur with him in this opinion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Meaaage 81 Coz. Isamsey.
ST. Paul. MINI. Jan. 9.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Jan. o.
Gov. Ramsey was indicted to-day into
bis second term Of office. His message
shows a prosperous condition of the State
finances. Minnesota has raised four full
regiments of infantry, three companies Of
cavalry, and one company Of artillery; in
all numbering 4,40O men. A fifth regi-
ment is forming. The State now sends
to the defence Of the Union force greater
than her whole population in 1850. He
recommends military training in schools.
In conclusion he says all which the laws
Of war and Of self preservation warrant,
must be made to fall upon the crimes Of
the principals Of this infamous rebellion even
if necessary to the extinction Of human slav-
cry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Great Salt Lake. Jan. G

At a mass meeting, held here to-day,
resolutions were passed relative to admis-
sion into the Union as State. Delegates
were elected from this county to meet del
egates from other counties on the goth
inst, to draft and adopt a Constitution and
form Of State government to be submitted
to the people for acceptance or rejection,
and to memorable Congress for the adj
mission of Utah during the present session,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Lo,,isyiIl. Ian :

Louisville advices this p. M, corroborate
tho accounts received via Cincinnati, OF the
disbanding Of Humphrey Marshall's rebel
force, near PainsYille. No further par
ticulars.
Runors prevail at Lebanon that the
Federal troops have taken two steamers
proceeding up Cumberland River, with
munitions Of war, clothing and provisions
for Zolicofer's forces. The locality Of the
seizure IS not stated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
REA bill has passed the Wiscon

M~A bill has passed the Wisconsin
Senate aud will become law, taxing rail
roads four per cent. on their gross earnings
instead of one per cent. as heretofore. Sen
ator Hopkins, has also introduced q bill
limiting the rate of interest to seven per
cent. which seemed generally approved
The Journal says the age of speculations
having passed, seven per cent. is enough.
The meaning Of these and other reforms
proposed in the Legislature are seen at
once. Those who have borne light bur-
thens heretofore and made all the n.oncy
viii be invited to shoulder heavy ones in or
der to relieve the ridden masses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

A Lite Rock, Ark, dispatch Of tbs :,
says that Col. McIntosh's command ~,
regiments fought the Indian chief 0n ,SS'
loyohola, seventy-tive miles nor,b.was, ' :,
Fort Gibson, en- the Goth, routine aDd
driving them toward Kansas. The fals.
al loss was 200 killed, wounded and ms,
inc, 100 prisoners, large number If wac.
ons, and 100 Indian horses. Rebel Is,
IL killed and 90 wounded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
ST.. I,ollis. Jan. 8.

The Provost Marshal General has is
sued an order requiring all publishers of
newspapers in the State Of Missouri. The
St. Louis city papers expected to furnish
his office with copy Of each issue for in
spection, a failure to comply with which will
render the paper liable to suppression.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Esg Gen. Fremont has presented re-

Eg- Gen. Fremont has presented = re-
port 50 voluminous that Congress can ney-
or wade through il. They are troubled
With m ugly customer who knows what
he il about. His friends seem highly Ella
ted since learning what his defense Is to be,
especially as il proves . worse state Of
things against his conspirator than was
ever charged against him. Gen Thomas
The man Who reported 50 deliberately
AGAINST Fremont, has been in the bosom
Of traitors Who wished Fremont ousted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
st. Johns. n. Il Ian 10

Excitement at Carhonnier is intense,
and increasing. Several stores were bro
ken into last night, and arms and ammu-
milton distracted. Reinforcements are
still arriving. It isdoubtful if the military
viii be aS,e to preTent collision much
longer. Iis stessner Ospray leaves Hall
fax to-day wlsh eight batteries Of Royal ar.
tillery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

E5y Negroes, it seems, are though /,
be iii material for fighting purposes = u
side Of tie Canadian line. The su9lg'1 II
advertisement IS one Of tho fruits o 4, II
present effort of the Canadians TO &C. Nm
spending Of another large lot o. hHS"
money: ,ourD
s'yETARl WAR;! WARili-T0 TEE Ma Sg,SIIh sb
wv POPULATION.--A the Coloreu ss~ty ast
tants Of Dunnvle and the Surrounding o,ser iB,
rous of joining Her Majestys Loyal sssarsicsrol
can do 81 Wy calling at my office, where ts 3aS M cor
is now wing for signatures. When corn issSWSDEN
F'''' w. = o'''s'1' Capt Cong Vol ~
"DunnyiIe, Dec. 2s, 1851" t,S.
Wouldn't it be curious to see tneso 'lS
tives from the blessings Of slavery ehiPM os.
ed by England, the great Abolitlonlsss ~. .f
er, IN war for the establishment d asor
Dayiss negro despotism . 'Ils ? ~
WORLDLY Y Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
nzFThe public debt ON the 1st Of Jul,

The public debt on the lst Of July
next is estimated officially at five hundred
and seventeen millions, on which govern
ment must raise annually by taxation and
otherwise 36 millions. The ordinary ex-
penses of government may be so millions
more, or 90 millions annually to be raised
BY tax and duties on imports, One hun
dred millions would Be equal to cents
per day for each roter in the loyal States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
New York. Jan. ii

The Committee on Ways and Means
have agreed to impose tax upon railroad
passengers Of one-fourth Of cent per
mile
The joint committee on the conduct Of
the war had Gen Fremont before them TO-
day for several hours. The General pre-
sented an elaborate statement Of bis cam
paigr in Missouri.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10

" 'tF'a1ItIss5 VII V''EIs = y
The U. S. Agricultural Society adopted
a series of resolutions adyerting to agricul-
tural education and prepared premium
list for series Of experiments on the cul-
tiyation Of cotton in the middle and Nor
thern States; also of hemp and flax.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

SocIABLE BEEEFIT.-There will be
Sociable with entertainment, On Tuesday
evening, January 2lst, at the residence Of
Mrs. Booth; the proceeds of which will be
applied toward repairing the M. E. church
at Lancaster. Tickets rs cents each, at
the door.
BY or,ler Of Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
~ Gen. sieel don't ausit removal On

TE- Gen. SlgeI don't aWalt feMOVaI OH
account Of lis successes, lut resigns, thus
making himself the challenging party
He bees 70 fasoF. butreiuses 70 &c super
coded 81 sanked by any Of the smsl otii-
eess. Distinguished gentlemen are seat to
oet siael 10 recall lis resignation he com
,,la;ps Of meanness towaf1s him ~ Sen
Halleck and others. IIe spys that s'x fes-
.,snts base besp raised II lis name, While
* i allowed ii comtaAnd but four hun,
sgsa men. He demands an honorable
,,Is.A II tbs esaaiti onof bis retnFn g ser.
ices Coed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
nE- The 10Th iari.nent left Madiso

G- The 18th scgi,nent left Madison
on Saturday last for #. Leavenworth.-
Capt. Sylvestsl's Company X forms part
Of this regiment, and numbered los men.
No State Agent or Dry Nurse accompa-
MED this rcgiment, none being wanted
Probably Coy. Harvey sanailly refused to
appoint any.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Washington. Dee

eSHi DSt, IL,
The Pensacola succeeded in upDnr
the blockade this morning, Twenty-Five
shots were fired at her, none hitting.
Gen. Lane has not rendered his TesirDa.
ton to Government or Legislature Of Kan.
sas, or accepted Brigadier Genenlshp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

The cost thus far for transportation,
equipment, and epcampment expenses Of
the nineteen regiments Of infantry, two
regiments Of cavalry, and one regiment Of
artillery raised in this State, is in round
numbers, one million one hundred and
eighty thousand dollars-which is about
$4,000 to a man. This does not include
pay and subsistence .-sStdte Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

Rg The members Of the Legislature
want to take $40. 90 worth Of newspapers
each and don't want TO let the people konw
who aro responsible for the expense,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Mr.. Gillot, one Of the released pFlsOD,

Mr. GiIlet, one OF the reIeasc4 P''-t
speaks Of the Union sentiment IN To- " !.
mond with the greatest positiyenesS. ;f -
certainly large and would be effective Mi,
whole Of Virginia was not under tbs ,, uso
Of the 1000 lrHians from tho Co .,or.
States. The Sta.e IS held down by 's' M
ism and savage discipline maintains al Driva.
rebel army in its position, through ~ best
tions and discomfort enough to try ~
troops,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Boston. Jan. 10.

In consequence of orders from Wash
ington, the troops Of Gen. Buffers Division
en- board the steamer Constitution have
been disembarked.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

WASTED-A number Of cavalry re-.
cruits for Woods company and to fill up
companies ii Waslibufn's Regiment. I'M
quire Of Lieut. M. ". Wood at Lancaster
sor a few days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

gg Henry ]. Raymond. editor Of the
n. 7. Times, has been elected Speaker of
the Now York Assembly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Frederick, Md. Jan.

Frederick, Md. Jan. 10.
It Is reported that Gen. Jackson is Be,
fore Romney with the intention Of making
an attack on Gen. Kelly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

80 Gen. Tom Thumb and Rsyard Tay-
Tor are both ANNOUNCED to perfarm in Mad
ison shortly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

~ George r. stuntz, long ago Sheriff
Of this county, is a member Of Assembly
from the Superior region.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

rs Henry Ward Beecher has assumed
tbs editorial Charge or the New York III
dependent, MesSls Bacon, Thompson and
SsOrrs the previous editors, retiring.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15
Portland. Ne. Jan. IL.

Mr.. Seward has telegraphed permission
for the British troops to be landed here
and conveyed 70 Carada Or elsewhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-01-15

EE Gov. Harvey's message will til
about eight columns Of our papel ssAt
~
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

MARY PROVOST.
M This distinguished
TRAGEDIENNE AND COMEDIENNE,
whose unpr and celebrity throughout
CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIA,
Occupying years. equaed by
the Royal Princess theatre London
was supported tho eminent tragcdian Mr. Phelps and
thereto appearing the Theatre Ros al Dublin
Ireland; Edinburg. scoand Manchestcrsand Liverpool
England A arrived In New York (he place OF her ma.
y) and will make her appearance in the month Of Feb
ruary ensuing.
See future particulars.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

ToHN IT. BURLEY, AUCTIoNEER, WILL SELL THIS
- day. mt O'Clock, at f4 Canal street. Marble Top and
other bureaus Sofas Sofa Beds, Wardrobes Pier Aane
ana other 9lasscs Wsshstands, Haracks Centre, EIcn
and other Bedsteads Chandeliers mahogany Rocking and
other chairs Brussels Three Ply and other Carpets; OH
cloths Hair and other Mattresses Feather Beds Pillows
A hnc chance for housekcepers. ~
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

GE 000 TO ss,00o PARTNER WANTED, IN AN
pc.VVO extremely profitable and safe business: Will
bear the closest scrutiny and be clearly demons
with party thoroughly posted In the business References
souTnwIcK 4 WOOD. 50 Nassau street
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

MORTGAGE sALE.-BAKBRy. A. NJ CRisTALAR
l Aucopecr will sell this day January O. at 1Ot, clock
~ No s9 Third street the contents q Bakery. consisting
Ovens Counters, Shelving Fixtures and various eri
cies apperainng to the business BY order Of attorney
mortgagee.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

AT TIE OFFICE OF THE WESTERN CLOTHING
N Agency, the highest prices will b. paid for on
Clothing, Carpets Jewelry &C., &c. Call on address VIII.
liam shecr, 63 Eighth avenue, stairs door above
zenith Orders received and punctually attended
0Gcc hours from to IL A. NJ. and from to oP. II.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

in .ss s;y arc engaged sFSs sg're'hmen' to v'i''r'
should not neglect 10 call In at tho
GAIETIES CONCERT ROOM
before leaving the city being indispuabe fact that Is
which every body must visit Open every evening at sevcn
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

RRoADwAY Music ppnihx MALL .v .s,.xn.s 40.
TIE sTAE sTAE TRSyPE TESyPE 81 81 TIE wSELp WSELp
UNNpPAsssAaLILIEELEEp ss LEI 9yEITE' N9oyyEEILTTIEEs'
Last three nights OF the Great Pantomime
FSkTSSE's FSeTSSE's EE9EHSs EEEkSEEHISSss
MISS MISS KATE KATE EEstIE EkstIE s. accomplished Vocalist
THE TTHHE Bk9AbwAYY Bk9ApwAY MISsrREIs. MMIISSsTRkhs.
fiiE BR9ADWAY MiNsfEELs..
asS $sStos zss zyss sas$a iHaor
THE THE ELVES EEyEs 81 81 THE THE FOREST. FOREST.
in wsh STs hFSEs1NE hIzzPE PE EAsEE
TEE TEE ssEAT ssEAF BALLET BALLET TRSSrE EoSFE WIN appeal.
GRAP SRAsp MATISEE. MTIiSSEE. AD SRASD MATINEE MMATINEE
on Saturday afternoon at 21s o'clock,
LADIES AND CHILDREN, LADIES AND "MiipRES IaI,Rn n
MONS. La TiioRNE, Stage Manager. a''' ""''S'''
u naser of the old Bowery theatre, takes benefit on
Monday night Every artist IN the city who
from other duties should volunteer their services for the
's''''" FRIEND TO TALENT.
TrTIoS FREE CONCERT HALL.
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
Miss NAOMI PORTER, Miss ANNIE ELMORE Nile.
ARIEL roMMy JOHNSON, BILLY gaf.ptS,
and host of othcre Will appear nightly gyng the best
entersinment Of the kind IN the city. -
w lnes Idauors aud eegafs constantly on hand.
SHOOTING Gallery anu Refrcshmeuf Bar ist
Musicians waused. Apply asetove.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

- HERMAN, AUCTrONEER, WILL SELL ON WE'D
NJ. ncsday, sth inst, a 110 William street at II O'Clock
soG. ssns g. nne mportsd Wines Llnors Sc copssns Of
Enm Gin Cosdels, tc. also 5oJ bottles fne old Madeira
orl sherry and Tokay Wines old Asgua, 5arnaica ST.
Iensss ~ uarels Flour 20 tgres Olive Ol, scgars large
Aot OF Glasscs Decantrrs and Fxtires, by order OF
THOS s. MURPHY, Deputy sheriff.
Ihe above sale s postponed un this day (fhursday)
tnc same tue and positively bc hni re-
serve TftOs i NvRrUI Deputv sisrhn
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

DEADINGS FROM SHAKSPERE. /.
IL Mr.. GEO. W. HuLING will read from Shakspcre, at
Cnon Hail. Asior place. Friday evening jan no. 1862
Subject KING LEAR.
Mr. Hui ing has recently returned from Europe where he
has given many brilliant the lead.
ing cities, aud met with the greatest success.
Tickets IS Children 10 cents. Doors 0<
O'Clock; entertainment to commence at 7ls O'Clock.