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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
New York. Jan. Ia

The Post has the following special from
Washington: "Our blockading fleet has
just captured some very important dispatch
es from jeff. Davis and bis Secretary Of
State to Mason, Slidel and others in Eu
rope.
"These dispatches give many important
facts and details in regard to the condition
of the rebels. They give the strongest
statements Of the desperate. straits to which
the rebel leaders are reduced, and show thai.
unless they can quickly get relief either By
European Interference, or By DIVIDING
THE FREE STATES. and PARALYzrNG THE
EFEoRTs-oF THE GOVERNMENT they must
give mp their bad cause for lest.
These dispatches arrived here yesterday.
They we're put up in a tin box and loaded
Si;n lead at one end so as to sink quickly
in an emergency, but our sailors were too
quick"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Fortress Monroe. Jan. Ia


The Richmond Examiner of the 18th
says: We believe the thaater Of war on a
large scale is about to be transferred to
North Carolina. Stirring scenes are i'm
minent on our soil.
Gen. Kirby Smith and staff arrived In
Richmond on Saturday morning from the
West.
To-day at noon both houses Of Congress
convened. The President has bis message
ready to send in, and it is said to be the
longest be has yet prepared, covering thir-
ty pages o foolscap paper.
On Saturday, about $50 Yankee desert
ers took the oath to the Confederate Gov
eminent and were discharged from prison
upon their parole Of honor. Among them
are many artizans and workmeD Of various
crafts who will be useful in the Government
employ.
FoHr thousand Yankee prisoners are on
their way to Richmond from Chattanooga,
taken at Murfreesboro. and will reach here
to-day or tomorrow. This Is The only
Yankee army that viii ever reach Rich
mond.
The Dispatch of the 18th says the North
Carolina papers indicate a manifest uneasi-
ness, not for Wilmington and the country
east of Raleigh, but for the safety Of the
capital itself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
EE Thanks to Senator Young for inter

re Thanks to Senator Young for inter-
esting notices and papers relating to the
organization Of the legislature. can ex-
cellent start has been made for good work,
and short, useful session." says Senator
Young. In obedience to the suggestion
sent out from Madison some months ago,
better and ADLER class of men have been
elected by the people tolegislatc. It was
found that the chief obstacles in the way of
good work were the ignorance Of members,
the quality of material for demagogue phi
ability aud conversion,the total inexperience
of the many, while very few, possessing
great experience and ability but without
any honesty of purpose, became the lead
ers. We can tell Senator Young that this
is the reason why matters look SO well this
year and not because the times have
changed--that the people have come 10
their senses and have elected better men
as general thing. Grant county always
elected her best men, except in the days
of Billy Hull, and this year the first thing
done was to acknowledge the cleverness
of this part of the State and compliment
our county with the Speaker. With J.
Allen Barber in the chair, old fashioned
righteousness willbepracticed in theAssem-
bly,. The election of Luther Basford to
the station of sergoant-at-arms in the SEN
ate is no less compliment to Grant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Loyalty and Disloyalty Illustrated.

The other day two ancient democrats
met at the hotel in Lancaster, being their
first meeting since the year '49, when both
attended democratic County Convention.
Jim had kept on the old track according
to the party principles Of that day and now
goes for the union without but or an if;
but John had slid off with Breckenridge and
is for the union, provided slavery and the
democratic praty can be saved. Sad John,
"Jlm,. what about this Proclamation?
"Oh," answered Jim, "about what Eve ex-
pected." "Well, said John, ''if that dare
Proclamation stands, | wouldn't give red
for the democratic party, so we'd better
stand our ground against it; d-n the un-
ion unless the democrat party is saved
Jim eyed his peer of an ancient realm for a
moment, then said, "John, hadn't We bet
ter 90 south and help jeff" "Dun know,
guess we'd better" said John. Whereup-
on, Jim replied, "yeu Internal traitor, I've
caught you in your own trap; you hold
slavery and the democratic party insepara-
bic and both above the union and Consti-
tuition! Where's the dog end III set him
on yor; here Ring, seize the villain,
s-s-sick i'm, bite i'm" whereupon,
John skedaddled-the dogs mean time
mis-comprehending the orders, fell to a reg
ular pitched battle among themselves.
We had read the speech Of the Penn
sylyania dutchman made In the Harris
burgh legislature, in which he said, "zell
der bubble works if you dares, for den |
wouldn't give one d-n for der demkrat
barty;;" but this quarrel between Jim and
John beat the Pennsylvania dutenman, in
asmuch as the union must be a greater sac
rifce. if lost thar any destiny Of so great a
state as Pennsylvania.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

TIE NEws-The expedition under Adj
miraI Porter and Gen. McClernand captured
Arkansas Post on Sunday last. After a
sharp engagement the rebels surrendered
Internationally. The number Of prison
ers is reported to be from 5000 to 1000.
The Federal loss is variously stated at from
200 to 500, and the rebel killed and
wounded at 500. Arkansas Post Is the
oldest town in the State Of Arkansas, hav-
ing been founded by the French in 1855
Ii is located on high bluff. In the rear
of the town, however, the land il low and
frequently inundated. The place contains
a court house and jail, and at one time
boosted of printing office. The popula-
ton is between four and five hundred. The
town is situated on the north bank Of the
Ark. River
1t is asserted that movement OF the ar
my of the Potomac will take place within a
few days. The rebels evidently expect a
speedy attack. as they have recently
strengthened their defenses opposite Fail
mouth to considerable extent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
E D.

PHELPS-At Woodland, CAL, Dec. Is OF erysepaas
Rachel A. wife Of Edward A. Phelps, aged 3S yesra
native of New York, lately from Grant County, Wis
New York and Wisconsin papers please copy.l
ALExANDER--At Louisville hospital, January 9Th,
Of Liver Complaint and Chronic Diarrh@a, Mr. GorlaH
Alexander of Beetown, member OF company !, 10Th
Reo.mont Wis Vols aged "a years the goth Of August
LAST Deceased leaves wife and several children, mcs,
il boys, to mourn the loss Of patriot parent.
WALDoRF-In the town of Waterloo. Dec llth:
Francis N Waldorf, of company G, I'd Wis Regt Of
Chronic Difrrhoea. Deceased was gooa e.Heh1
friend, father and teuder husband,
GATEs-In the town Of Waterloo, December 20. So.
rah Gates of Trumbul county, Ohio, aged 70 years
WALnoRF--In the town Of Waterloo, January In,
Orlando Wa ldorf, infant ton OF and virginia WAS
dorf, aged veal
SwlTZER-Iu Fennimore January lltb Of Chroas
disease quckened by cold, Mr. John svliEeL egN
about 60 years. He has been resident OF tnat oEa
for 10 years and was highly respected citizen ~
leaves wife and six children, mostly small
HIIDERBRAND-In Boscobel on the 9th inst, A.
fred, oldest son Of Richard and Bertha Hicersaud,
aged 10 mon inf and days.
the friends who were ia attendance at ne iunsa s
vices.
sMITH-Tn tho hospital at Fayetteville Arkansas,
D december 20tl, George w Smith, of Hickory Grove
aged 20 years ans 8 s5onths
He belonged 70 company C, Goth Regt " v, and y"
wounded ut the battle OF Prairie Grove December i~
REAvnLE.-At his hcrne in MillvIlle on the l2! .S
inst Chronic Diarrhoea, Isaac ReaViile, Ageu "
years. Al,
Isaac enlisted in Cant n Woods company C,.S
Wisconsin Cavalry at its formation and stayed WV
It until few weeks ago when he was dischareeu' ~
having become entirely worn out by disease, he sI.
home but 10 die he fell victim to the priYauOs'
aud exposures incident to soldiers life IN our cos
try's desolatinR civil war. HIS was true nainoA
brave soldier his last words were nraising Cod ~
leaves very large cir Gle Of frieno' nd relatives
mourn their sad bereavement.
LIES labor done, as sinks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit Aies.
While heaven and earth combine 10 say
How bsst the righteous when he dies.
Miilyile, Jan. IL, 1868. o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Cairo. Jan. 1G


The ram Switzerland arrived this after
noon from the Squadron. She brings the
news of the taking of Arkansas, a post on
the Arkansas river about 200 mics above
the mouth, by gunbcats and land forces,
under command of Gen. McClernand. We
have not the precise date Of the events, but
il must have been on Sunday or Monday.
The report is that we have taken 1000
prisoners. TIE rebels lost 5000 in killed
and wounded. Tho Federal loss is about
200. These results may DO greatly modi-
fled by further and more authentic ac-
counts. The steamer City Belle on her
way to Nashville, with commissary stores
has made acquisitions here for arms and
ammunition to defend herself with, up the
Cumberland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Funeral Of 1t Col. Mckee.

The funeral Of 1t. Col. Mckee was very
largely attended at Lancaster on Sunday.
The burial ceremonies were conducted 10y
,he masonic fraternity. Of which he was q
respected member. Rev. air. Pond Of
Phitteyiile, invited to preach the funeral
sermon, failed to be present, and Elder
,Mauock performed the service. The ma
sons of Potosi, platteville and Beetown
came in large numbers to assist in The last
rites due 10 a brother whom they had 50
long Anowa and respected as citizen and
soldier. :,
We are still in the dark MS toany knowl-
edre of the conflict in which Mckee lost
his life. A ST. Louis paper is reported 10
have given the particulars, but we have
pot seen the paper. Il is stated that bel
FUSED to surrender, ard was shot BY rebel
officer for the refusal. The fatal shot took
effect ID the left temple, the ball lodging
sn the brain and causing no doubt instant
death. The body, after laying on the field
for about Eve days, stripped Of all bgt the
under garments, was ordered sent to Nash
tlig Isl ca. FIeg ana Incased y order 4
IL forwarded hone. Dr. Aggell came
across il 1t taat lace Oh Tie 9th January
and on the 9th started, arriving at Lam
caster With his charge on Thursday last.
Col Mckee leaves 4 wife to mourn this
bitter eveat, bus 10 children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
MA RIEp=

FRINK-COREY--In the Congregational Church 4.
Tafton, January 1gsh, by Rev Mr. Dixon, Mr. WuM.
Frink OF Quincy, California, to MS Almira L. Corey Of
Tafton.
The bride aforesaid IL well known 70 us and the Her.
aid readers "a "wild Bird" whose poetic illusions
years gone BY have beenso greatly admired. Mr.. FuE
went to California eight ten Yeas ago, leav'
ing pledge, VIC guess that day after the favor
Of croYning fortune he would return for the "Brd"
Tue fortune came and tho bird dew notaway but await
ed his return, perched upon the ark Of the covenant
Both arenow happy in the bonds scaled In heaven
rRRRISoN- CoNNELL-In Tafton, Jan. LIST, by A.
stiles, Esq, Mr. Richard Ha rrson, to Miss Eliza
beth Conneli-all of Tafton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Boston. Jan. /.

Boston, Jan. IL.
Gen. Butler had an enthusiastic recep-
ton here to-day. He was escorted TO Fan
euil Hall, which was crowded With ladies
and gentlemen.
The hall was decorat for the occasion,
the panels of the galleries bearing the names
of cities and battles famous by his deeds
When Butler entered the hall he was
Enthusiastically greeted by waving hand
kerchiefs and cheers.
Mayor Lincoln introduced Butler. and
alluded to the rebels having offered $780,
00G for bis head. Immense applause fol-
lowed this introduction.
Gen. Butler spoke with great feeling.
aud said when the government says the
word be wss ready togo north, south, east
or west. In bis judgment, we have ex-
hausted Cancellation. There should be no
peace, nor could there be until the rebels
were content to receive it 10 part of the
Union.
His plan Of paying the war debt was the
introduction of free labor at the South,
whereby labor would become honorable and
by which more abundant crops of cotton
could be raised with profit at less cost than
by slave labor.
Cotton could be raised for profit for
less than ten cents per pound. We were
now paying fifty or sixty.
Put tax Of 10 cents pounl on cotton,
thu, bringing the market price at 20 cents,
and we have an internal revenue from that
source alone enough to pay the interest on
a war debt twice as large as that we now
have. Besides, by dong this, England
and France, which have done so much to
prolong the war, would thus be obliged to
pay large proportion Of the debt.
Gen. Butler concluded by prese ting to
the Mayor an elegant Confederate flag TAX
en- from the City Hall at New Orleans.
This flag he.gave to Boston not as . tro-
ply. but rs memeBto of secession.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

GoLp.-One day last week gold rose in
New York to premium to 4S4 Per cent.
This was about the time tie reasonable
plots were discovered in Illinois, Indiana,
and New York to destroy the union at once
by the assassination of Governors Morton
and Yates and seizing the Arsenals and
opening a civil war. The forewarning
leading to preparations for defense. gold
fell again to As but has since gons up. No
telling what may transpire, as the day Of
reason has departed, and parts Of The coun-
try are not governed by civil power or pat
riotism but by secret conclaye--just as
France was for time before the worst
phase Of her revolut on. Prices must con-
tinue TO initiate at such rates on gold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

MoNUMENT SUBSCRIPTIONS All the
Post Masters in the County are agents, and
have been furnished with subscription heads
for receiving the names and amounts of
money subscribed by the friends ofthe pro-
posed monument TO be erected in memory
Of The soldiers Of Grant who may lose their
lives in the service of their Country during
this war. Persons friendly to this work
are requested to not wait calls from agents,
but to 90 at once and contribute such sums
as they may feel able. tits hoped every
citizen Of the county will do fair part.
Indeed, unless pretty near all join, there
will not be enough raised to pay for mon
ument of the size and cost arranged for, in
which case small er one will have to be
ordered at less cost. If possible, let the
entire amount be taken by the first of
March, which is the time set for ordering
the work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
n1rA special dispatch from Wa,hi,,

GE A special dispatch from WASHING.
ton 10 the New York Times states rs,
President Lincoln, with the frankDss,
which is one Of the best features Of Il,
character, does not deny to his friends tb,
the recall of Gen. Butler was en- error
Not only is there no charge on file ags;,s
him which could be made the basis Of such
action, but each day DEVELOPS more clear
" the fact that his administration Of mat
tiers in the Department Of the Gulf has
been prominently a success in every re.
spect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Washington, Jan. Is

The secretary Of the Interior has sent to
Congress a letter and accompanying letters
from the Indian Commissioner, Dole, with
recommendation for the distribution Of
100000 at once among the Indians OF
Utah based upon the facts that many ofthe
savages are becoming FESTIVE and insuboldin-
ate, beIieveing that the Government has lost
its power and ability to protect them on the
enc hand, and keep them in sui jecti on
on ne ether.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

COOP FOR GRANT CoUNTY.-We g.,
the following in the recent report Of Hon S
J. j.. Pickard, State Superintendent J,
Public Instruction.:
"Grant County heads the list in n.
amount raised for maps and apparatus
S9l8.O0. Manitowoc County comes nov,
but raises only 1880. Thirteen Counts
raise nothing for these purposes. The ~
erage amount raised by the remaining %
counties is only $66.64. Grant raises 1e. y
" SO per cent. Of all that IS raised in The
State for such purposes"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

NE-It is believed that Gen. Butler viii
resume command Of his old Louisiana Dis.
trict very soon, and that Gen. Banks wilt
be assigned to Texas. The President an.
pears satisfied that Butler is the man fcr
a model by which to conduct the war. II
is certain that the President appreciates
the great capacity Of Gen. Butler, and de-
sires to do what will make bis services
most useful to the country, and at the
same time to repair the wrong done him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
The Message.

The Annual Message of Governor Salo- |
mon occupies large portion of our reading
columns Today. 1t gives very full and
valuable statement of the transactions OF
the State Government. both civil and mil
itary, together with clear and compre-
hensive view ofthe present condition OF ITS
affairs.
The arrangement Of the several subjects
under special headings enables the read
or to refer readily to any topici in which ne
NAV feel special interest, and renders
synopsis of the several parts unnecessary.
The Governor makes number OF i'm
portant recommendations, to some of.
which we would direct particular atten-
lion. Among other things he recon-
mends:
An amendment to the law of last win
ter, allowing the investment OF the School
Fund in any Of the bonds issued by this
State.
An additional loan to provide for the
families of volunteers.
The refuncing of the money exacted
from the State University by the State
for the management of its fund, and the
ENGRAVING of professorship Of military
tactics and engineering upon the institu-
ton.
The consideration of the subject con-
structing the north or south wing Of the
Capital during the coming season.
A change of Jaw in regard to taxing
railroads and plank roads SO as to conform
to the opinions of the Supreme Court.
A reduction of the expenses OF the State
prison.
The adoption of more equitable and ef-
fectiye regulations for drafting the militia
in response to the call of the Government,
together with provisions for enforcing the
draft bv State authority.
The adoption of means for preserving
in the archives of the State, true record
of the part taken by the sons of Wiscon-
sin in the suppression of the present re-
bellion.
An effective organization of the militia.
Among the facts disclosed by the mes
sage, we learn that out of 4,455 men
drafted in this State, all but 1926 have
obtained exemption upon one plea and
another, and Of these 491 have volunteered
in old regiments, or in the 9th and 3lst.
The aggregate Of all troops sent to the
war by this State, including the first regi-
ment Of three months men and something
more than 1000 militia not yet reported,
is 43,740. OF these, the total loss by
deaths. discharges and desertiors, was on
the firsGof December 1875.
We commend to particular attention the
portions of the message relating to the
number Of troops raised for the war and
the draft. Many things are there fully
and satisfactorily explained, for which
Gov. Solomon has been very unjustly CEN
sured.
The closing portion Of the Message
breathes the spirit of genuine patriotism.
There Is no false ring in it. 1t is an earn
est expression Of unconditional loyalty to
the Union and the constitution, in refresh
ing contrast with the ambiguous tone and
seditious aims OF those who, placing party
before country, would rather witness the
ruin of the one than the exclusion of the
other from political supremacy State
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

EH Under the Homestead law which
went into force on tina first of January a
man with family can procure 16o acres
Of land by paying SIS, being the expenses
for survey and other outlay.
This law was one ofthe pet schemes Of
Old Horace Greely-frst proposed by him
twenty years ago, and since advocated
without change or cessation. This with
his scheme for a Pacific Railroad, interdic-
ton Of slavery in the territories, and lib
eral system Of schools everywhere, co=sti-
tuted his great system Of national welfare.
For these be has been abused as no man
ever was-hated Ly all the tyraDts and
selfish monsters even with baser intent
than was ever man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Chattanooga, Jan /.

Official information has been received
here that General Rosecrans las been
heavily reinforced and is repairing the rail-
road from here to Nashville.
General Wheeler is in his rear and Las
destroyed the railroad bridge just finished
at Mail Creek, nine miles south OF Nssh-
vile. He destroyed an engine, cars and
all tools, and captured the working party.
From the frort there is report that the
Federas are ten miles this side of Mnrfrees-
boro and are advancing slowly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
GE Charles Sumner has been re-alectee

to the u. S. Senate from Massachusetts for
TX years. Pennsylvania elects Breckin-
ridge democrat to the U. S. Senate. Min
nesota has elected Gov. Ramsey to the
q. S. Senate. Wisconsin will probably
re-elact Judge Doolittle. Michigan has re-
elected Chandler. Illinois has elected Rich
ardson. Indiana has elected two Breckin-
ridge Senator'S. Missouri has elected two
abolitionists to the U. S. Senate. The ey-
erlasting niger has been the means Of all
their elections:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

DONATION. would respectfully in
form the public that donation viii be Civ
en- to the Rev. E. EMERY at the house Of
Mr. BENJAMIN BoLLARD, near Mr.. SuALAH
Wells in the Town of Lancaster, on
Tuesday, the Sd of February.
The Committee would kindly invite the
numerous friends to come forward on the
occasion with liberal hearts and hands.
COMMITTEE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

The church going people Of Lancas-
ter and vicinity are informed that the slips
in the Baptist Church are to be assigned
for gratuitous use TO persons and families
who may attend and make selections, on
S .turday, February 1st, at l o'clock P. NJ.
BY order of the church.
w. N. REED, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20

GE- Mr.. S. F. elise, the new Clerk Of
the county Board, was taken suddenly sick
about the first Of January end has been
unable to attend personally to tie duties of
bis office. His deputy, Mr.. ]. j. BARBER,
has attended to the official business. Mr..
elise is much better and will soon be able
to take Cargo of the office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-01-20
Caro-, Jan. 90.

M t9 OaIFO, Jan. ~.
The news from the Arkansas Pos, at
which 1000 to 10000 prisoners fell into
union hands, is confirmed. Also. all their
ammunition, guns. and equipage was taken.
Our gunboats made the attack.
A despatch from Nashville says a large
number Of Lieuts from various Tennessee
regiments came into this city to-day. An
entire rebel regiment, numbering about
800 men, deserted and came into our out
post, l5 miles beyond Murfresbo:o.