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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Frauds Of the Niger Drivers.

The commissioners Of emancipation arc
busily engaged in examining cases which
involve the loyalty Of claimants for COM
pensation for slaves freed by the emancipa-
lion act. The latest case is that of Mrs.
Bib, of Georgetown, d. G. widow Of
Judge Bib of this city. who claims COM
pensation for fig9 slaves. a number of
witnesses have already been examined,
without, however, establishing her loyalty.
This will be the case with great n, n
Y Of the claimants for compensation. We
dou3r il one half the number applicants
viii succeed ii establishing their loyalty
to the satisfaction Of the commission.
which ought to, and no doubt will be very
strict IN that regard.
1t is well-known fact that some Of the
most notorious rebels in this city, and the
surrounding counties IN Maryland, have FL
Ell their claims before the commissioners
for compensation. In many cases tue bona
6de owners Of slaves freed by the act are
now engaged in rebellion against tue gov
eminent, but rely upon their representative
and business agents here to obtain the COM
pensaton. The commissioners will look
out for these cHas, anl the compensation
money, instead Of finding its way into tho
pockets of rebels and traitors, viii either
be returned TO the treasury or added to the
fund appropriated for the colonization Of
such Of tho feed negros as may choose TO
accept the offer Of the government to emf
CRATE to Liberia, Iayti, or any other coun-
try provided for their reception.
Compensation Is claimed for upwards Of
5000 slaves, Which is greater number
than is shown by tile last census to have
been held in this district. Previous to the
passage Of the emancipation act, large
number Of the "likely" slaves were taken
into Maryland, and their places supplied by
old and decrepid ones, for whom their own
ers expected 10 receive the same compens-
alton as for the young and healthy. They
will be greatly disappointed, however, as
pro rata values have been fixed upon ali
slaves Cor whom compensation IS claimed.
A gentleman from St Muy's county,
Nd, who is a largo alaye-owner himself,
informed us the other day that tue prices
allowed by the Commissioners for the
emancipaed negroes were higherthan those
which could he obtained in his section Of
the state for slaves sold OH the block. So
il appears the government phys nols for
"nggers" than the lovers Of the institution
themselves are wiling 10 pay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
CassyiIIe Aug. 28th I6B2.

CONSERVATIVE RESOLUTIONS If the
conservatives, had lived at the timeo the
murder, they would have manufactured q
platform as follows:
ResoIped, That we are equally opposed
The pretended piety and evident fanaticlsm
OF Able and the authorized violence OF the
hiahtoned and chvalrous Cain.
ReSolpcd, That the "Ultras" who are
claunorng for the hanging Of Cain, which
is only calculated to exasperate him, desire
to destroy the domestic happiness and peace
Of the family aud have no other purpose
in view.
Resolced, That we are in favor Of punish
ing both parties, and invite all conservative
men to unite with US in frowning down
this whole business.
Resoieed That nobod has a right topro-
woke murder, and if Abel had exhibited
less fanaticism, this one never would have
occurred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

Gov. SALoMoS AT WAHISGoS.--A
Washington correspondent Of one Of the
N. Y. papers in speaking Of the Governors
Of State, who went thither from the meet
ing at Altoona says:
Sprague, Of Rhode Island, is well known
and bis movements are always an Object q
interest. lie and Sal mon, OF Wisconsin,
attracted attention, from their young and
vigorous looks. They are probably the two
Youngest Governors in The Union. Salo-
mon, though not SO well known, IS man
Of decidedly fine appearance, and created q
very favorable impression. lie is tall, OF
stature. black hair and moustache, With
anexceedingly fine physique. As Is known
he is German birth, but speaks English
rith much fluency. He was accompanied
by his interesting lady.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Aid for The Soldiers.

We the undesigned, do hereby agree to
contribute the sums opposite our respective
names for the use Of sick and wounded sol
diers:
Mis- Sarah Groom, 81 90; Mis- Harriet
Totmar, / 90; Mrs. Clara L. Wilson,
l 90; Mrs. Alice L Mccartney l 00i
Mrs Ann Nc artuey, 4 90; Eliza y ia
cobs, / 90; Mrl Jane Quincy, l 90; ANA
Quincy, l 90; Mrs Mary Barron, 90;
Mrs Ursula Larned, | 90; Mrs Lucy Lar
ned, l 90; Mrs Caroline Okey, ! 90; M
J Piece, 90; Mrs Abigail Rice, 90;
Mrs Della A Barnes, .6o;'AIrs l. A Kill
born, rs; Mrs Hannah Burrows, So; Mrs
Mary Grattan / 90; Mr. Chester Burrows.
! 90; MrE Z Barstow, so; Mr. Colgroye,
20. Total $22 90.
Cassyille Aug. 28th 1862.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Gg By reqest we publish the following
r. is information to the ru lie:
ASSESSORS OFFICE Sd Wis. Dist. !
-. a. lI.i.... ell OF - z

lOI It's AAtNi 44tAtiSi ~ eHS = 49,
ASSESSORS 0rfIcE Sd wis. Dist.
Prairie du CHEN 9th Oct 1862
Auctioners, Peddlers, and Jugglers and
the ouly ores not confined TO particular
place by their license. Photographers will
have to get the point decided by the collec-
tor when the license issues.
ia person refuses or neglects to make
application for license, be becomes liable
under the law, Sec. 50. Sec. Ia requires
Asst. Assessors 10 have on their lists, the
names Of all persons liable to pay any duty,
tax on license; in case of refusal or neglect
the fact should be stated opposite the
name Of such person and the amount left
blank.
The Chicago Tribune publishes in issue
oftbird inst. a letter from Com'rs OF Inter-
nal Revenue, which | would advise you to
procure.
Twill hereafter send blanks to the care OF
J. G. Cover Lancaster. | have already
seht direct to Potlsi, such as | have on
hand.
Respectfully Yours
B. w. BRIsBoIs, Assn. 81 Dist Wis.
II. HoYr Esq. Asst. AslF. Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
OrisiaaI Liass.

Written upon tie decA Of 0!oa AID Charles Gordon
Of bsets1a rs.
THE angel death, with summons dread
Hath bourne my dariinss 10 the sky.
While ia the low and sieat tomb,
Their tender ashes moulding Ito.
With silent tread finger near,
When evening zephyfs mariner low,
When twilight spreads her dews around,
Which seems 70 mitigate nj wee.
miss their sweet and prattiing voice,
Their little footsteps on the hJor
Their loving kiss upon my check
HilthriA q brothers heart no more.
Their merry laugh is silent now,
lis husA'd n deepest shades Of night
No moro to iueet my raysh'd car,
Nor ill my soul with fond delight.
Soft aud uubrokon be their rest,
Till Christ the saviour shall appear,
To gather his sweet cherub thrnng,
His glorious righteousness to wear.
Then with the glorious hosts Of AaaYen,
I'll meet my darling again.
When Christ will dry the bitter tear,
When We shall rise and with him reign,
MAHAa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

A Coon SroRY.-- When the brave
Col. Charley Campbell, Of the artillery
corps Of Pennsylvania reserve, was before
a military board Of examiners, composed
Of West Point graduates, they asked him
what lie woul do with bis battery if the
enemy was in font nanking him on the
right and left, and approaching his rearF
lie tn ned % bis exaniners, and with the
utmost GOODNESS replied:
Il would do like you did at Bull Run
run like the devil r
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
eyThe relative patriotism Of the Penn

Ex-The relative patriotism Of the Penn
sylyania cd tors was strikingIy displayed
by the manner in which the champions Of
the two partieJ responded to tbs recent
call Of Gov. Curtin for volunteers to de.
fenl tie State. While fully dozen Re-
publican editors sprang with alacrity into
the ranks, it is not known that more than
ono Democratic editor followed their ex-
ample. This IS a very good way to distin-
guish patriots from tories.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY.
DENTISTRY!!

] have established branch offices al Lancaster and
Darlington in connection with Pattevlle. In the fu
ture my time or Dental operations, will be as follows
Al Piatteyie Office, January, February, April, May,
July, August, October December
November
Darlington Office, (at Russell Hotel } March AID Sep
Teeth inserted Gold, hard. Rubber, Plstna and
silver Baee or Artificial Teeth All work warranted in
w branches Of the Dental Art. The undersigned also
oles TO those troubled with detected plates, de-
H.Aos substitute which obyiates the rinc pal Difficult
heS entalled Y this misfortune
DR.. W .H.,DEFFENBACUER Dentist.
KstleTie, April Il, 1862 att
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
ANOTHER DISCOVERY.

TINS 0tate.
ANOTHER DISCOVERY.
To-day nearly three hundred more dead
rebels were found scattered through the
woods. This will swell their list Of dead
up to nearly five thousand.
AN EXPLOSION.
DR.. Aynt of the .2d Wisconsin come
very near making hasty exit from this
world to the "other sile Of Jordon" this
afternoon through the explosion ola spher-
zeal case shell, which bis curiosity bid him
to unscrew and examine. How the DR..
and those around him escaped is a mira
Gle.
DESPERATE ACT.
At the battle of the 17t.l, a Sergeant
Of battery B was struck by shell which
mangled the lower part of his limbs in a
most fearful and mortal manner; seeing
that there was no possibility Of his living,
he drew his pistol and blew out bis brains,
preferring immediats death to lingering
and painful one.
CHANCE FOR AN ONWARD MOVE.
Orders have just been received by the
officers in command of the regiments of
this brigade to aoid themselves in readi-
mess to march at moments notice. Ru-
NOR fixes cur ..point Of destination to be
in the vicinity Of H.gerstown. 1t may
be once more "down in Dixie"
THE BOYS OF OLD GRANT.
The friends and relations Of the brave
boys of oil Grant county, will be gratified
to hear tllat those who are still in the
ranks are in fine spirits, ready aul willing
as usual TO meet the enemies of our glori-
Gus republic, and give them another speci-
men OF the "Iron Brigade" fighting qualI-
fication. Those of them in the hospitals
are being well cared for, aud are fast re-
vering.
Your correspondent is again with the
Brigade" and will endeayor TO send few
penc lngs by the wayside TO the Grant
County H5ruld. ALT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Tafton, Oct. 8.
An EMBRYO SoUrnERx ARIsroc-

An EMBRYO SOUTHERN ARisToc-
RAoy.-The Richmond TYbig Of tbs 18th
ult. says:
1t is even now whispered that scheme
Of consolidation is on foot, aud that views
precisely such as those which Alexander
Hamilton succeeded in disseminating SO
widely and rendering 50 popular aud potter
tial in the old Union. are extensively held
in the South: that our government y 70 be
assimiiated to that OF Greal Britain: that an
arristocracy is to be established, and wealth
made in the beginning The passport to Place
and power.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

GgA gentleman who had opportunities
10 r,ossess Information as to the movements
cf The ereny 10 Kentucky, informs the Lon
isyiIle Journal that the whole number,of
confederate troops in the State in 10000
men,aliI toldinclu.ling 5000 recruits, who
have joined them since they entered the
Safe. 1000 Of the latter have already
deserted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Christian Example.

We. the undersigned, professors Of relig
ion, having enlisted to enter upon the du
ties of soldiers OF our country, aware of the
danger and temptation that surround us,
knowing the uncertainty oflife, feeling the
need of i united christian sympathy, and
aid amid the excitement of war and desc
lation, and believing in the power Of
prayer and christian fellowship, do mutu-
ally pledge ourselves, and pro Mise our
friends at home, that, (when circumstances
do not prevent we will convene on Thurs.
eve Of each week, for public prayer AM
devotion to God; endeayoling thereby to
asst one another in the faithful discharge
Of our christian obligations, and letting
our slight so shine before the world that
our good works lnay be constrained, there
by to glorify God with US" All Of which
we hulnbIy invoke divine grace, and the
Holy Spirit to assist US faithfully to per
form. Amen.
George B. Sprague, Charles Julius,
JAS NJ. Hayden, Henry Julius,
Luclen Parce, John II. Dougherty,
G. A. Field, John Barnett,
Joel Bresee, John Mower,
A. G. Gardner, Robert e. Hyde.
The above christian pledge was entered
into by the men whose names are therein
designated, before leaving their homes to
enter upon the duties and responsibilities
Of soldiers life.
Would to God, that our country had
more such men doing her service. They
need at our hands, no eulogy; let their
christian lives and holy example testify.
They form par. Of Go. G, from Lancas-
ter, under charge of Capt. Farquharson,
o5th Reg. Wv. 3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

REA man who has addressed stian-
ger BY mistake apologies BY saying, a
was mistaken in the person" Many .
married couple might make the same apoi
ogy 70 each other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

true, as | obtained the facts from those
who had been yictimized by these south
ern "chivaIrous" desparadoes. Curses
loud and deep have followed them out Of
this State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
PLATTEvILLE, GRANT CO., WISCONSIN.

viii practice in the counties Of GRAFT, Iowa and La
f,ette Wis., and 10 Daviess CO.. Ill 5j-tf
Having established War lain Az sncy with res
,ousibe law hIn in Washington city, we are now pre-
sd to prosecute aud without delays, all
claims for soldiers nav, bountes, pensions, &c Re-
turned volunteers ana the families Of those deceased
should present their claims early as possible. We
charge nothn the claim be just and not recovered
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

ET Always laugh when you can't Is
! cheap medicine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
BURNING the DEAD.
BuRY1NG CANNON.

| understand that few days after the
b tile Of the 17th,. thirty pieces Of cannon,
the indentical ones. captured ~ the rebels
at Bull Run, were found buried near the
Potomac. Over Tie graves Of these "lron
dogs Of war" the rebels had erected q
head-board, upon which was inscribed,
Respect the Dead
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
T ALLEN BARBER,
MILLS, MCKEE q BLESSING.

ATTORNEYS AT LA W,
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY, WIS.
sJaes up stars an Meyers Building, on Madison
Street, opposite Court House
wi,lnraetce in all the Court ofthis State.
s.pGolections promr thy attended observation-disclosures
made Immediately.
Ws will nav taxes lands OF non-resdent aud give
particular attention business relating real es-
tate which may be entrusted to'our care.
sosgPH 7. MINES, DAVID MCKEE. c. L. C. BLESSING
Lancaster, Oct .17th, 1859. 1s-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

J. B. CORY, NJ. D.
Having permanently located in the village OF Patch
1rovv offers his professional services as Physician and
surgeon. 4S-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
1)bnsi(ions-
DIR. NICHOLS.

Grateful for past confidence still offers his profession
Al services to the pAblic Oaiee at the Old StdRd
Bestown, Sept 25th 1862 IT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
gates Of Aarertisiag.

Business cards 20 lines or unde.,) ycar. IS co
One square, 10 lines tlansicnt) FIRST insertiun, 90
One square. 10 ines subsequent insertions, each -
one square, per year, 8 90
One-fourth OF column, per year, Is 90
One-half ola column, per year, Is 90
One column, per year, 40
SgrSy notices, inseftion1, 80
Legal notices inserted BIZ the folio
Yearly advertisers are allowed four changes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
A MISTAKE

appears in some Of the cas- tern journals, as
regards the time that Gen. Hooker's corps
went into the fight on the 18th. at Ante
tam, which | have taken occasion to cor
rect, Il .',r no other reason than to place
the western btigade where it rightly be-
longs in th, battle. SEQ it stated IN q
Philadelphia. paper tliat Hooker went into
the fight be .ween two 81 three O'Clock ID
the afternoon. Now the facts are these +;
Hooker's corpstlay on their ara Monday
NIGHT, within five hundred yards OF the
enemy's battery, which was ranged upon
our right center; neither party was aware
of their close proximity TO each other un-
til morning, just before sunrise, when the
enemy discovered the advance of Hooker
command, which was Gibbons brigade,
and opened calling and murderous IRE
upon them, which was returned by "our
boys" who fought the rebels until nine
O'Clock a. ~. driving them from their pc
sition in most gallant style, killing and
wounding hundreds of the enemy. Al this
time Gee. Sumner brought mp his com
mand and relieved Hooker. The wounf-
ed and captured prisoners all agree IN say
ing that the .Black Hat Brigade, '.gave
them the devil" during that morning
brief and lloodyeontest for the mastery o.
arms.
AS an act Of justice to our western vol
nnteers L make this statement SO that the
public and their friends may be acquaint
ed with the part lie west had in that tighl
and that they were the ones that opened th'
..bloody ball." at that point Of our line Q
battle. under Tie gallant fighter, Genera
Hooker.
BATTERY B. Arm REar. REGULAR ARTILLERY
which IS attached 10 Gen. Gibbons brig
ade, ID the 'crack battery" ofthe army O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
CRAWFORD, STEVENS d vIELE.

Attorneys and CounselorS at Law
BosCoBEL WISCONSIN.
win practice In all the courts Of the State, and the
United States District Court Collections promptly at
tended 10 sud remjttances made immediately.
Also branch office Of the National Claim Agency, Of
Harvey Collins and Brace of Washington, y. 9. w
attend 10 procuring Of bounty, PENSIONS back pay, ar
reanges discharges &e, and all unadJusled ana IN
settled claims against The United States.
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY.
NV FRANK CRAWFORD, Cir. CT Cam'r for Grant CO
<HAsLgs E. STEVENS, Notary Public.
l.. T, $. VIgLE. 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
Correspondence Of tile Herald.
Letter from All. Thomas.
THE BATTLE FIELD.

CAMP on THE BATTLE FIELD Of ANTIETAM,l
Lear sharrsburg, Maryland, Sept. 24th, 1862.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

5OR. l.. WADE,
Having permanently locatedi the town OF Lima ono
mile north Of DR.. f. Young oilers his professional
services as Physician and Dentist. r42-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
4 sKEDADDLE.

Tie terror.stricken residents Of the vii
lace dew TO the rocks and cliffs Of the
mountains for protection many u them
who feared to venture from their dwell
nes took 10 their ceIIers and remained
there until the thunders of the artillery
ceased and the din Of battle was heard no
more; then it was they come forth from
their hiding place 10 witness the destruc-
ton created by the terrible tornado Of shell
and shot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14
REBEL VANDALISM.

.Butternut'' chivalry which boasts Of its
noble bearing and honorable mode O. war
fare established reputation N Sharps-
burg for being the most accomplished ras-
cals and burglars that ever disgraced the
state with tilsir presence. They broke in
Il private dwellings, robbed the occupants
Of everything in the way of clothing and
eatablss: one wantonIy destroyed their
household furniture. This ! know to Be
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-10-14

To-day nearly three hundred more dead
rebels were found scattered through the
woods. This will swell their list Of dead
up to nearly five thousand.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-08
@ailgg gntelllgfufer

GES. KELLEY We are pleased to learn
of Gen. KeIley's prompt attention to the
bridge. burners. We further hore that the
clamor of his semi-disloyalty will cease.
II fghthiug for ones country cannot hush
the tongue ofslander and the cry OF treas.
on, we do not know what other sign shall
be required, Bui whoever is not an Abo.
litionist is according 10 the InfsliigeReer,) J
a rebel Whesiiag Pres' OF yesterday.
We think that every one who knows Gen.
Kelley will agree with US in saying that
such stuff as the above must be more re-
pulsive to him than to almost any other
man. By this assumed organising of Gen.
Kelley the Press succeeds in playing the
funky, but fails in its endeavor to screen
itself by Juggling true soldier into its dis
reputable company. Gen. Kelley has no
sympathy with the Press nor any of its ilk,
and any intimatiou to the contrary by that
sheet is as impudent as it ia disgusting.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-10-08
1nnusnes of sensible women.

1t is wonderOus advantage TO a man,
in every pursuit or avocatiun, to secure
an adviser in a sensible woman. In woman
there is at once subtle delicacy of tact,
and plain sOundness of Judgment, which
are rarely combined to an equal degree
in man. A woman if she be really your
friend. will have sensitive regard for
your character, honor, and repute. She
will seldom counsel you to do q shabby
thing, for woman friend always desires
TO be proud of you. At the same time
her constitutional timidity makes her
more cautious than your male friend.
She, therefore, seldom counsels you to do
an impruGent thing. By female friend
ship-l mean pure friendships-thOse in
which there is no admixture of the passion
of love, except in the married state A
mans best female friend is wife of good
seuss and good heart, whom he loves, and
who loves him. If he have that-he need
not seek elsewhere But supposing the
man to be without such a help-mate, fe-
male friendships he must still have, or his
intellect will be without garden, and
there will be many an unheeded gap even
in its strongest fence. Better and safer,
of course, such friendships where dispari-
tics ofyears or circumstances put the idea
of love out Of the question. Middle life
has rarely this advantage: youth and old
age have. We may have female friends
with those much older, and those much
younger than ourselves. MoIier's old
housekeeper was great help to his ge-
MUS; and MOntaigne's philosophy takes
both gentler and loftier character of
wisdom from the date in which he finds,
in Marie de Courtney, an adopted daugh-
ter, certainly beloved 6y me-" says the
Horace of Essayists, with more than
paternal love, and involved in my soli-
tude and retirement, as one as the best
parts of my being" Female friendship,
indeed, is to man ''proesidum ct dulce
du cus."-bulwark, sweetner, ornament
of his existence To his mental culture it
is Invaluable without it all his know
ledge of books will never give him know
ledge Of the world Bulwer.