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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
VsstiSes Of a Rebel Empire.

We are in constant receipt from friends
in the army Of various trophies and yesti-
ges Of the great southern empire Of JEFF
Davis. Among these are Confederacy
shinplasters from Richmond, sent by Lieut..
Booth of Co. G, Second Wisconsin; very
ancient documents, newspapers and negro
bills of sale one for two yailer gals, war
ranted not over fourth African blood, at
$I,18o and 1880 respectively, sold by
John Hart Of Culpepper, Va, to Egbert
Cornell of Georgia; Confederacy postage
stamps, and rebel army letters from Major
of Wisconsin regiment; ALSO slave passes
from one plantation to another.
But the most curious and interesting
documents we have seen are received frcm
our friend, Col. David Mckee, Of the Eff
teenth Wisconsin, posted for some time at
Island No. 10. One isa commission to
w. II. Toler as Major Of liz Arkansas Lee
gion Of the Knights Of the Golden Circle,
dated at Memphis, Tenn, July 4, 1859,
and signed by Geo. Buckley, Major Gener-
al and Commander-in-C Chief Of the Ameri-
can Legion, and Jas. Waldenyer, Secreta-
ry Of. the Legion. This paper gives said
Major Toler full power over all inferior Of
fcers Of lower degree. The other is a
magnifcently printed stock certificate, own
ed by said Major Toler, in the American
colonization steamship company Of Yucca
tan and Nicaragua, with coupons attached,
dated at Merida, June Z, 1859, and signed
by the same President and Secretary as
aboye-showing that these leading filiibus-
tiers were completely organized for secession,
rebellion and treason SO early as in 80.
The capital Of said steam ship emigration
conspiracy was five millions, share being
500, the coupon interest being payable
yearly at ten per cent. These papers were
taken from said Major Tolen, and himself
sent to TT Lafayette as political prisoner,
class of men for whom there are many
sympathisers among the order Of the Gold
en- Circle in the North where the order has
league in nearly every important town
Hon. J. T. Mills has also received from
Col. Mckee two ambrotype Licensees Of
white female contrabands, probably very
little mixed with African blood, though
nothing of the kid would be suspe cted
from the likenesses, except the mellowed
shades peculiar to slight mixture With
that race. The features resemble those
Of pretty, intelligent, white young ladies'
These creatures, not recognized by law a;
possessing souls or rights entitled to respect
were the property Of q widow lady in Ar
kansas and fled for refuge to our army
asking protecting under that flag which th'
fathers intended should protect all persons
especially the poor and weak. They arr
douI tless by this time iii the North passing
as white women, as a means Of preventing
insult and securing respect and honorable
employment. This whole faality Of con
signing such persons or any Others TO bon.
dage exists in a false, pejured and infa
nous construction Of the y. s. constitior
by our courts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

The wool buyers have canvassed pretty
generally through the country and have
paid fair prices. John Beatty Of Tafton
sold his clip Of coarse and full merino at
So and 40 cents. Mr. J. G. Holloway of
Lancaster sold his at 10 cents. generally
all fine merino. Mr. Quincy sold his half
merino at SO eeats, and we learn that sew
eral lots of coarse wool have been sold at
80 cents, which is certainly well up
Unwashed clips sell nearly as well as
washed.
Mr. Holloway's sheep Melted something
oyer six pounds to the sheep in a flock Of
200, which is about two pounds above the
average il Vermont and New York. But
sheep are expected to yield heavier in the
West. the range being wider and there being
no diseases peculiar to sheep. Cheap
western lands, healthfulness Of climate,
cheap transportation for wool and general
disposition among farmers for leisurely,
lazy life must soon make this the foremost
sheep country in the world, except perhaps
Yueatan, Mexico and some Of the Calfor-
mia rallies.
We learn from Mr.. Holloway that he is
SO well pleased with his experience with
sheep that he designs to double his adult
flock, making his entire stock including
this year lambs near 500. He advises all
who wish to procure sheep to join with
one, two, five. ten or a dozen neighbors
and send some competent persoa 10 Ohio
to purchase any number from one thousand
to five thousand head. He recommends
t. at dogs and wolves be allowed no quar-
ters and that wolf traps be set in every
nook and corner and that the dog laws be
riridly enforced. He thinks every man il
Grant County may soon become decently
rich by raising sheep, provided wool brings
over 80 cer.ss, aud provided the wolves
and dogs are le represented at home and
ii Madison. and provided the people are
better represented than the dogs. BY
all ef which means, if fairly applied. says
Holloway. "personal property il Grant
County may 10 doubled ia value III tiye
years. and, We add, land property cannot
fail to increase in value IN the same pro-
portion, according to the rules II economy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

Ba tile Near Charleston 1t Lasts
A Whole Day.!
Cor Nome. Juno q.

Richmond papers Of Saturday contain a
brief account from Charleston, of bloody
battle fought on Monday last, between five
Federal regin rnts and battery Of paral-
lei guns, aud parts Of four Confederate reg
ments aud battery.
The battle lasted all day, with a heavy
loss on both sides.
The Charleston Mercury fears that the
battle would BE renewed the next day, and
expressed apprehensious for the safety Of
the city in consequence Of the great ex-
haustion Of the Southern troops aud the
loss Of many officers.
Gen. Evans and Pelnberton had COM
plinented the rebel troops for their brave
~ in standing up under the heavy fire Of
shells, dc. from our guaboats and batteries.
Tie fight took place four miles from
Charleston, and from the tone Of an edito-
rial ia tie Nerc urg,I should say the rebels
have been cut off from retreat from james
Island by our gunboats. Ii this is SO
Charleston mus. soon fall.
ET Congress my adjourn about the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

There will be celebration Of Ameri-
can Independence at Mr.. McCartney's
school house in the town Of Cassville.
Orations will be delivered BY Waldo
Brown Of Patch Grove, Rev. Mr.. Dixon,
of Tafton, and others.
Martial, vocal and instrument music
will be in attendance.
All patriotic citizens DESTROYS Of celebra-
ting the day are invited TO attend. Din
ner will be served in picnic style-that is
each family bring dinner, spread their cloth
upon the carpet Of nature, and pitch in.
G. L. LaGraye, 0. B. Mccartney, James
Wilson, Jr., Committee Of ARRANGEMENTS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

Gg-T The new Constitution of Illinois
has been defeated by at least 10000 major
ity. At first it was believed carried by
10000 majority and 50 reported by the
Chicago Tribune. The Madison Patriot
claimed its triumph as a sure indication Of
returning democracy. and recommended
that convention be called in Wisconsin to
frame just such a constitution as that pro-
posed for Illinois.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
CHAs. SowAHD, SecFeta9y.
Fourth Of July at Tallon.

The citizens Of Tafton and vicinity are
making arrangements to celebrate the
Fourth, principally by meeting q all
the Sabbath Schools that will join them
from other towns and the usual arrange
ment for the entertainment Of adults. Sis
ter Picnic IS expected to furnish the
tables.
Committee Of Arrangements - Samuel
Tracy, D. w Taft, NJ. Lewis aud J. w.
Graves. Speaking and Music, will be pro-
vided.
was ordered by the Committee Of Ar
rangements to send the above to the Grant
County Heragd for publication.
5. A. CAMPBELL, Sec.
Tafton lima 21st. 1862.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

DIscouRAoINo.-Gold has run up to s
per cent. premium in New York over cur
reaey and Treasury Notes. This is the
worst Indication that has yet appeared. as
it shows want Of con Deuce il The tri-
umph Of the Union arms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

FosrER's U. S. STAGE and ExPREss.-
The Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen rail
road is to be extended after first of July
from Boscobel to Potosi, by Lancaster and
Fennimore, by Fosters now Passenger Elk
press line Of hacks, tri-reekly each way;
hacks to be new and as comfortably seat
ed as cars on the man route; propelling
power warranted not TO explode or run of
the track, and drivers warranted to not over
charge, elope or imbibe TOO much steam
By this route three-fourths Of the county
will be supplied with news, express packa-
ges and travel connection with the cars; be-
ing changed TO a tri-weekly its impor-
tauce will be many times greater than
before.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
ng-The Senate deteatel Carpenter (

EEThe Senate Defeated Carpenter a
Hysgs FINAL settlement claim Of $4,000.
This elaim is to be brought up in future,
year after year, like the old Rock river
canal claim, and many ultimately be al
lowed, provided 4 reckless party legisla
ture ever assemblies, in which event there
are some dozen similar claims FOR large
apiounts that would be urged with equal
succass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

The per diem and mileage ques-
tons, raised by the democratic anl union
members of the Assembly. were before the
Supreme Court the last heard Of. A full
account Of these frauds will appear next
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

Eg- The pamphlets containing the Pre-
MUM List. Constitution, Laws aud Regula-
tons Of the Grant County Agricultural So
eiety for 1862 have been printed and are
ready for delivery. CAL On the Secretary.
Esq Banding, for copies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

FRosT-CRoPs.-Thursday morning of
last week, there appeared frost in places
Throughout the county, indeed hardly a
farm anywhere wholly escaping. A field
of corn here and there was totally ruined
and many parts Of fields destroyed or set
back BY partial injury. Potatoes also suf-
fered, and perhaps fruits and small vegeta-
bles to some extent.
The drought cntinues in the central
and eastern parts of the county, though
fine rains have timely fallen in the north,
west and south parts. Crops are suffering
greatly in the parts which have escaped
rain.
AS a general thing the promise for crops
is sim for this county. Corn may yet
come to fair average, but wheat must
fall below average, therefore, may be set
down as failure. The chinch bug and
fly appear universal, in many places with
ering in their march every green blade
A ewspaper reports from other parts Of the
west are not encouraging at all. Some
papers that reported favorably at first have
changed tone, while others speak more
hopeful than at first. We make due al
Iowance for the general complaining habits
Of farmers as harvest approaches each
year when we say the promise is below
average.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
New York. .Iune %.

A letter to The Tribune says that Gener.
Al Blenker his been removed 81 Gen. Ere
mont for insolence. Gen. Carl Schurz has
been appointed 10 succeed him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
jeff Davis in Troubls lie is Posted as Coward

Richmond, June 81.
Richmond may be attacked at any hour
by Mcclellan.
A correspondent writes, am positively
assured by parties who are reliably inform
ed that the life Of the arch traitor, JEFF.
Davis, is in extreme danger, looking upon
him with the utmost suspicion. Il Is even
averred that he was prevented by an armed
force from escaping out Of Richmond
lie is the object Of general distrust.-
Handbills in every variety a.e displayed all
over the city, denouncing JEFF. Davis, APP
plying to him ridiculous and opprobrious
epithets. The rebels declare it is the in
tention Of Davis to desert them.
Nashville, June Is.
The Union learns that $4,000 men viii
be raised Cor the services in Tennessee. -
Several leading Unionists are engaged in
the work.
The clergy Of Nashville have been re-
quired to take the oath.
NoTIeE TO Assessors. - Assessment
Books aud blanks viii be ready for delivery
on and after the first Monday in July
j. W ANGEL, Clerk Of Board.
Lancaster, June 23l 1862.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

EY- The Charleston Courier says that
men in high official positions in the South
are al present engaged IN acrusade agalnss
JEFF, Davis, and are calling for convention
Of the Confederate States to depose the
rebel President and put military dIctasoSl
III bis place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

GALRNA MARKErs.-June FL. Oats p {.
Wheat 65 &. Potatoes 45c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25

G Congress may adjourn about the
10th Of July.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-25
Fourth Of July Celebration, at Hocartneys in Gassule

Tafton, June 21st. 1862.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-16
The Roeaptu OF the Emile st. Pierre.
TO IhB kDIl0R OF TEE HERALD.
UNfTID STATES SIKANBH JAhhS
Orr GEAR ErsoN, s. c., June /,

Until STATES SIkAMEK JAMES ADGKR,
Orr GEAR ETsoN, 8. C., June /, 1862. }
or late have quite number Of articles ia our
papers as well AZ extracts from English newspapers re-
spectng the capture and recapturs Of the Emile S.
Pierre rejecting upon the United States steamer James
Adger.
It true that the James Adgsr captured tho Emile 81
Pierre the 18th Of March, 1852, Of Charleston, at
Gan ing he blockade but 1t is not that she
pal Leu snsnt and prize bard.
The facts oI the a. foil ,ws:-Immedatey
After the capture, Captain J. b. Aarchand ofde % the
boarding o'fcera " follow the James Adgsr in to the
ohorAgs OF the and 70 report the capture the
NOR Cfhcss, vz,-J X. Goldsborough, Esq, comm nd
ting Unitsd states steamer florida, which done.
The senior officer then ordered prize crew from the
erent vessels in sight taking three msn from this
Oh bat gned tn, command 70 Acting Master stone
vJuntesr navy VI his ship instead Of Lsu,eant
SoAs Of The regular service stated in several OF
paps-s Aoing Stone the time he ordered
take charge OF the Eme ST. Pierre sick, and had
been time bafore Had any or the officers of
the James Adger been ordered TO take the Emile ST.
Pierre Philadelphia, feel confdenshat this disgrace
would hase been spared VI. agree With thu remark
that little edit is due Acting Master Stone tho officer
charge. and ths he have been sadly wanting in
watchuness care and courage, which are important es
sentias in q prize officer ADGEK.
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Total exclvo specie 0S71 1881 IL 603 $50 10 1867 46
II thus appears that, though our importations are
heavier than they at this time last year, our
exports Of produce, merchandise and specie ex-
coed them, leaving the balance Of trade in our "a
vor. The month Of May last was not an active
month in any department Of business. We took
fair amount Of merchandise from abroad
bat considerably less than the average
The entries for warehouse were about an
average; the Withdrawals were in excess
Of tho average, which, probably. results as
much from the eject Of the new warehousing law
~ from any demand for goods. In the month Of
May our foreign trade generally slackens between
the spring and the fall business. At this time last
year the civil war had begun, and the public were
yet undetermined rs to its commercial effects.
General Butler had permitted the unfortunate bat
tie Of Great Bethel 70 be fought; but it had had
no marked effect upon the markets. The banks
held about six millions more specie than they do
ct present; their loans were some thirteen millions
less. Money was worth five or six per cent on call
and buyers Of mercantile paper were very cautious
IN their purchases. Foreign exchange was about
los l06-say ten per cent lower than it is ut pre-
sent. No financial scheme had been matured or
even proposed for the payment of the expenses Of
the war.
The following tables will show the course OF
trade for eleven months Of the fiscal year ending
NAV 80 1851
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q Letter 90 the Captain or tho Prize
Steamship Bsrmada-is He . " British
subjccts"
70 Captain O. ". wusnxpoErn, Steamship Bermuda
PhilAdslpha -
DnAR CaAEi ns-In the New York papers OF this morn
Ing, lsttsr from you your owner In Liverpool
complaining Of your vessel being illegally seized, &c
Now Charles this appears strange Of yon 70
com pla n You KIN we'll whom you left the insurance
office 10 take command OF the rk Ellen 10 the block
ads, hat game that you cosId not play yourself
thai there had aboLsr party In the game, and
tebs sAtised but, rss why do you address
IN Liverpool ~ tho ower OF your vessel Every person
knows that tile and rgv belongs to Jeha Frazer
o., Of Cnaastoa, d. O., AUD tAat the house In Liver
poo belongs 10 this same rm, that two OF the
natives u Charest n, are IN charge Of the house IN
Liverpool Shame you, Chsries-you, member OF
the cha Oh, and ptouA that you never think
Of eating moutixu ei anyth ny whithous nrst asking
your Makers blessing ON that about TO partake Of
but excuse me- Charles perm ps you are NOT The Z. w.
inspector Insurance Office in Charleston aud
10 & tie aud tuok mmand u Tho bark Ellen and
rua the block do to Liverpool the bark
u was kou prize by the prvatesr schooner Dixie,
% iom Moore, Of BALTIMORE and sold TO John Frazer
Co., In Char estoa or perhaps you are not the W.
snat We OF aud J. Co. have been expecting ia
Charleston this me time past perhaps you not
ooshor n James weseuerie, Charleston, that stays
win Mr. Lemen dry goods merchant, King street, md
tamiiary known - org Wostsndorie: perhat you are
an Lnxltshinsn, the ab name, not our W. who was
expected WIN the steans nip Bermuda, with arms &C.,
" John Frazer Co., Sharis5on But Oh iries, this game
o. knglHh subject II pretty nearly played out why,
am again gtS astfay bus the CT cumsances are SUN
thas canlot help thaking you are my old ricd T. W.
Westendorle, native Charleston, s. G. Yours ewes:
CHARLES.
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There has been q marked advance in stocks
within the past dog or two based: upon tho prcva.
lent belief that the new issues Of government paper
will cause 0 general IMITATION. At the same time
we notice that large amosnts Of American securi-
ties are csming hero for sale. This arises not
from any increasing distrust Of our securities
among Foreigners. but from speculative operations
By some Of our shfewd boni ne houses. Ever since
the war began rios. lfrilttble sJ.es, has been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-16
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SAFukDAt, june 40 +. N.
AsHks-Ths market was steady, with sales Of rs bbls.
pots at s. rs IS S1x. Pearls we're nominal at So
BREADsTUrFs-Four-lhe continued firmnsss In
freights tended 10 depress the Market which fell oil
about cents per barrel. with moderate demand The
sales footed up about IL 900 bbls, closing within the
following range OF prices
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-16

without quotabls change. The sales confined -
zoo hhds Cuba at 6xc Ike both refining and gro
Gerry grades, and 76 boxes NJ private terms.
TAILow.-Ths market active and firm. Within
two thres days about 900 lbs Western Eastsrn
80 900 lbs. Washington city nc DC.
WfrKm.-Sales Of TOO bbls. wsro made at 34kc.
24Zc for state, and at Csc. AIS &c. for Western.
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done by the purchase OF American stocks In Eu-
rope and their resale here. The Europeans, mis-
led by the bitter attacks Of their journals upon
this country, have been willing - dispose
Of their American securities at low rates,
while people at home, moro justly approaching
the condition Of the country. have been willing
to purchase all the foreigners were anxious TO sell
Several Of our banking houses have taken advan-
tage of this state of things, and have done largo
and profitable business. A very large aggregate
amount Of State. city and railway bonds has thus
passed from foreign to American holders within
few months, and the operation is still proceeding
actively. 1t 10 q matter of congratulation. II Is
impossible to exaggerate the mischief which has
flowed from our habit Of relying upon foreigners
for supply of capital. Henceforth it is to be
hoped we shall hear no more of this foolish and
injurious practice.
We have received tho following communication
on the subject Of the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railroad Company
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
PHILADELPHIA, June IL, 1867
l am sorry you could not find room my communi
cation about the Pttsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Rail-
road the facts Of interest large
Of people, not ouly In this country but the
other side OF the water trust you ind 81 ace for
/. wish TO know whether the mortgages under tho
reorganization or .ned by trustees ndivi
duay the property never having been conveyed to the
company 1t and the fee having the sale
vested In the trustees aud being thsm still. Aud
wheher under these any slockLol may
not hereafter compel the trustees ~ proper legal pro-
CESS TO make over the prof. ery, without sncunb arcs
to the company which they bought It, whcther
in such an event, the mortgage bonds would have any
higher claim than Ia equity-wthtut mort
gago-against the company.
O. wish to inquire Whistler bondhofders are not en-
powered TO vote at meetings OF the company on the
same footing a the sharshodcrs and whether 10 fact
the provisions this head not such 70 give the
truslees who the absence Of bondholdsrs vote for
them, absolute control Of tho property. Also whether
the Of the company, tho stockholders are
likely submit TO this absurd arrangement without try
Ing 70 rip up the reorganization.
The receipts Of the New York and Harlem Rail-
road Company for the first five months of 1862, as
compared with last year, are a. follows, viz
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
SUNDAY, June Is, 1861

SUNDAY. June Is, 1862.
The Custom House tables of the trade Of the
port for the month Of May were closed yesterday
and we present our usual comparative state
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Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S,S8l 4S9, 90l
458 ,88l
Total five months increase over last year $Sl ITO
= The earnings of tho Dayton and Michigan Rail-
road for the year ending April /, 1862, were:-
1862. .$l00,I8S 81
1901 6I5OOza oO
Increase northumberland. SIS 185 70
The company has recently acquired convenient
and commodious depot accommodations at Toledo,
and erected grain elevators, which have had
favorable influence the business Of the road, as
the receipts for the months of April and May show
an increase of about So 900 over the corresponding
months of last year.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

THE CORNER STONE OF THE CONGREGATIONAL
Taberuscle. corner Of York ana Henderson streets
Jersey C.s WIN b laid with appropriate ceremonles Q.
Aonday 10th tnht At tour oclocS 4. ~, punctuay Ad
dress shy Rev. J. r. Thompson D. D. Of New York; Rev
VIM Ives Buddingen, D. D., and Rev. VIM Alvin Bartlett
OF Br0oh iyn. f'TnI
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vAT XNrED-BY "A HEALTHY YOUNG ENGLISH WO
w man a stuson As housckceper for grntleuan: On
furr,s coed reereno FOR competency Address fsr %
vsex n. a. MsrUavs, Boston. MasA