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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
from a Tore ofths constitution.
THE CRAVEN CRY OF PEACE.
What is the meaning Of this craven

What is the meaning Of this craven cry
ing for peace, while traitors are leyying
war; A strange thing to come from the
democratic party. Ofeourse we all desire
peace IT it can be had with honor and the
Union. But it is well known that no peace
can be had except upon the basis of the
dissolution. The South must be recog-
nlzed or subdued Therefore to declare
for peace is to declare for disunioe. And
are you ready to say peace, at such price!
Shall the democratic party at last accom-
plIsh the dissolution of the Union il has
spent its whole efforts 10 preseye. inc /? If
there is one article of lis creed more essen
tial than another, it is The preservation Of
tie Uaion al the erpense Of dlEf and
property inside or outside he Union.
Ard they who now cry for peace, dshon-
orable peace, by separating the States, and
fending the fac, viii go down to political
graves with Hartford convention federal
ism, and every other party and ism, that
when tried BY The single standard, "lope
cfeountry right or aOroag," has been found
wanting.
Our great trouble is, that we have no
acknowledged leader Of national reputation;
no one great exponent Of democratic faith,
hope aud duty. If the great statesman
could rise again from bis lonely grave Of
the mumuring Michigan sea; aud say
once moreto the discordant, ANGRY elements
"peace, be stit;n then we should see again
the marching batlallioas and exultant
thousands of democrats which bis voice
first called to the war. But alas the
dust OF death has choked that utterance Of
wisdom aud patriotism aad we must grope
our way, without leeder, without light.
M. TT. CARPENTER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
States of 9obatisin9.

equality with all other varieties of men.
Remember Denmark Vessy of Charleston.
Remember Nathaniel Turner Of South
Hampton: remember Shields, Green, and
Copeland, who followed noble John Brown,
and fellas glorious martyrs for the cause
ufthe slave. Remember that in a contest
with the oppression, the Almighty has no
attribute which can take sides with OPP
prsssors. The case is before YOU This
is our golden opportunity--et US accept it
and forever wipe out the dark reproach-
es unsparingly hurled against us BY our
enemies. Win for ourselves the gratitude
of our country-and tie best blessings Of
our postesity through all time. Tie nu-
cleus Of the first regiments now IN camp
at Readvile, short distance from Boston.
| will undertake to forward to Boston all
persons adjudged fit 10 be mustered into
this regiment, who shall apply TO me at
any time within the next two days.
FREDERoK DOUGLASS.
Rochester, March z, 1868.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
lima Union ,suarsla.

at meeting, held a Wsshhurn, Feb. 81,
1853, the following resolutions wete unan
nously adopted:
ResolUed, That it appears that meetings
are being held 10 many parts of the country
for, rs we 5believc, disloyal object; to pro-
duce discord, disunion and disuniou in the
North, SO as to enable he rebellion to
succeed, and adopt such peace measures as
The rebels both North and South may die.
tate
Resoleed, That we, as unconditional
Union men, viii diacountenance and use
every honorable efforts, morally, and by
force, if necessary, TO put down all disloy-
atty 70 tie government Of the United
States.
Resolee@, That we viii stand BY the
Administration in ali its constitutional
and var measures for putting down the re-
belIiou.
Resoleed, That we endorse the Eman-
cipation Proclamation Of September and
January last, and believe they will have q
salutary effect in weakening The enemy,
by depriying him Of one Of bis greatest
elements Of strength in carrying on the re-
bellion.
Resoipsd, That all property of rebels
and traitors whether slaves or other
property - ought to be coRfscated, end
or lo5einment should taxi it whether
found.
Resolged, That we are ii favor Of the On
forcing Of martial law in times Of war OF
imminent danger, and that the President
has right TO arrest all persous expressing
sympathy for traitors, or Of those now
in rebellion against tie United States, as
well as those communicating with the en-
envy so as to give him aid and comfort in
any manner whatever; and that they
shouldb be dealt with, iffound guilty Of rea-
son, in summary manner and according
TO laws of war.
Resoleed. That We believe the United
States army oueh: to BE- remodeled, and
eyery- officer Of secession proclivitiyea
should be sammarly dismissed and degfad-
ed.
Resided, That the members of this soci-
ETY. be committee Of the whole tc report
names of persons Of secession sentiments TO
the society said names to be entered on the
roll Of infamy.
Resoloea, That the ssc'y furnish copies
Of these resolutions TO tne Grant Go. IV1t-
ness aud Grant Co. Herald, With request
to publish.
Soc;et- met in Walkers School House,
in the Town Of Lima. Stirring addresses
were made by Rev. j. Bean and A. 2 Jones.
Fifty one names wee signed TO tue owe
resolutions.
Adjourned to meet at the Walker School
House, on the 18th last, at | O'Clock, p. m.
j. EEwMaa. Esq, President.
S. d. WA1KfNs, Sac. pro ten.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
Inho.pitahle.

James Brainard, member of Capt.
Frans's company in the SD Wisconsin.
writes. dating at LaGrange, Tenn, Feb.
26, slat be has witnessed conduct highly
unbecoming men during his stay at the
hospital two months--during which time
there have been about fifty deaths, half of
which could have been prevented had
there been the proper care; and when the
men are dead their remains are not decent
ly buried. Says he has helped to put IN
boxes lno,e than half the dead, that the
boxes are rough oak lumber; helped put
four into the dead wagon in the clothes in
which they died and blanket wrapt abou.
them. There was nice young man, be-
longing to one Of the Indiana regiments
one that Mr.. Brainard had the care Of for
come weeks, died aud the next DAY was
put in the ambulance wagon aud sent to
the burying ground. There was DO one
IN cudfSS VI th0 giVuHNs ~ tnO Ni''Si NoS~
the body ont Oft hind end Of the wag-
on, head first, allowing the head to drop
on tie ground, then let the feet fall and
drove off. allowing The body to lie there
unbuned. This driver has since disposed
of other dead bodies IN the same way, but
they have probably been since buried. 1t
is shame that tie dead are not disposed
Of in more human-like manner. Somo
ofthe surgeons are rough, drunken set,
but it is some consolation to know that the
surgeons of this class are bitter rebel SYM
pathizers. This / know" says Brainard,
"for | have heard them talk time and
again. The loyal, union surgeons are
different class of men and do all instheir
power. The doctor that has had charge
ofthis hospital at LaGrange, Tenn, has
been drunk much of lis time, but was
shifted or discharged this morning, and
we have white man and gentlemanin bis
place. There are 40 patients here, and
only four nurses to take careeof them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
Few aEampahiss E.Iecllos.

The true and determined friends Of tlss
Union have done glorously IN New EaAP-
SHIRE. We had sest CT TO the War for
the Union our nldos,sy ef Republicans
perhaps twice OYER. Ale Democrats
poured large sa.as Of money into the
State aud made every possible effort to
carry tie same. 1t viii be seen by the
following returns that the Union Victory
has been complete.
Concord, March 10 10 80, A. M.
Returns from about 10 towns give Gil
more 24,s41; Eastman 1922; Hartman
1878.
These returns ind cate that there is no
election Of Governor by the People.
The Repub leans will have majority ln
the Governors Council, Senate and House
Of Representatives. -.
1t IS believed that that all the Republi-
can candidates for Corgfess ale elected
though the majorities in the st and I'd
districts will be small.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
Washington, March.


The decision Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury, allowing foreign steamships to
complete with the Pacific Mail Line, will
not be entertained, though Robert j.
Walker, aud others, are urgently seeking
that it may be.
A member Of the Cabinet, though not
one Of the best ADVISED, said to-day that
Butler szouid not again have a command
III the field, but he would be made Pro-
yost Marshal General under the Con-
scription Law, IN which place his fBe adj
muislratiyc powers would have foil scope.
1t is now generally understood that
all The Railroad North of Jackson, Tenne-
ssee, is be for present abandoned.
The Treasury Is provided with a sufficient
amount Of bullion 10 meet all expected de-
mands.
Detectives Hogan and Dngan have ar
rested one of The most adroit botel and
Western river thieves ia the country nam
ed Rancho Noble, as he was leaving the city
on The Railroad train for the North. lie
had plundered nearly all Of our hotels, and
amassed considerable booty. The proofs
against him are such as will certainly secuie
his conviction.
Tom Seymour, the Copperbead candi-
date Cor Governor Of Connecticut, has writ
ten letter, acknowledging the authorship
Of reasonable letter, found in possession
Of a fellow by the name ofGladding, re bel
blockade-runner, who was captured a few
DAYS since. The initials "T.SH 81 were
attached to The letter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
New York, March. 20.

The Heralds special from SAT- Lake
City, March 9, says:
A collision between the military and cit
liens IS imminent. Governor Harding and
Associate Justices Waite and Drake, it is
understood, have called upon Col. Connor
70 arrest Brigham Young and Councillors
Kimbell and Wells. The Judge Of the Dis
trict can serve any civil process, but the citi-
zens are in arms, determined 70 prevent the
arrest Of their Ieadess by military force.
Other Federal officers, and now Mormon
citizens, lave teepraphed to Gen. Wright
to restrain Connor till an Investigation can
be had.
A Colonel Of the United States army,
who left for Washington this morning
bias been arrested Dy Conner and brought
back. 1t is presumed bis intentions are
unfavorable to Connor's military iuterfer.
ence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17

wsf. We seem 10 be enjoying temporary
winter quarters, as the latter named consis;
mostly in shelter tents; the health Of the
army continues remarkably good under the
circumstances. FusIoughs of Is days are
being given; this indicates quietus until
the roaas dry up.
was grisved to learn Of the death Of
TT. Col. Mckee; he was a true patriot.
Your paper continues to come regular for
which we shall ever be Indebted. must
close with promise to write when circum-
stances permit. Ihaye written hurriedly.
r. II. McGoNrGA1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
THE guMaAnY ARREsTs.

Before we discuss tits question OF the
power of the President to do certain
things; that is-befofe we enter upon a
construction Of the provisions Of the Con-
stitulon, LET us first settle the question:,
whether we have any Constitution to be
construed. The summary arrests OF a few
northern sympathizers with treason may be
very unconstitutional; thai, however, ~ a
question that we can discuss hereafter.
But this rebellion must be suppressed now
or never. BeauFegard in bis late proela-
nation at Charleston, called upon the pee
pie TO come with or without arms, come
with scythes, with fails, with anything 70
xiii a federal soldier So here, 10 this
hand to hand fight for national ME, we
have no time to examine closely whether
every blow that is given be according 70
the constitution. II ii kill 81 helpto XIII
traitor in arms, if it darken the chances
OF southern success, aud tends thus to give
prepouderence TO the government, we VIII
settle this constitutional case after the
peace; when we shall not be interrupted
in our Investigations by the roar OF battle,
or sedueed away by the sweet enchantment
Of drum aud fife. Jackson, by proclaim.
lng martial law at New Orleans, arrestirg
editors and judges and threatening to blow
up the legislature. repsled threatened in-
yasion, preserved the sanctity Of our soil
and supported the Constitution. But you
may say this was unconstitutional. | sup
nose So but was it not wise il that enler-
gency to violate the form of the constita-
zion to preserve It's substance. The PEP
lie so declared by elecling Jackson twice
| to the Presidency against all the wing
criticism upon his so-callsd arbitrary He
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
DENTISTRY.
DENTISTRY!
A sRT oF TRETu FOR VHERTY DOLLATls

Dr. W. H. DaGenbacher win positively visit Laneas-
ten two mentbs per yeaT: the months of &arch and
October. Office over A. g. I. A. Bur's Store En-
trance On east side Room formerly occupied by Or.
Thompson.
Teeth inserted on Gold, hard Rubber and Silver, i
dasred Teeth 6lled in With Gold and fln ioit
Deep hngs with Gold only. an Rubber work warren
ted 10 be f0 as durable as Gold Persons from dis
lance waiting sets will 6ndit to their interest to call
early as possible in the mouth.
n B.-W. H. Doaeubaeher is the only Dentist N
hs part of tho State licensed 20 work tie hard ruEoer
work Pevsous are liable to be prosecuted if obtaining
Ns rubber work Of any one not having license a. well as
the Dentist of Goodyears & Cos Patent.
Travelling Dentists cannot get the right ct any price
El+S6tf WM. H. DEPENDENCIES, Dentist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
HOTEL AT BEEToWN,

tsss ~ specially inform the public that am now
sssbe a. eae "Bestowa House, rmerly kept by
ssera a Tor the accommodation of travellers and
r. b.y desire is to please to the best of my abil-
lstat a,so good large Stable and can store away
sSesag-oe norses. EMANuELBL0CK.
va Ncs 7, 1862. lz-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17

gEA wac wants to know whether, il
the devil were to die, the newspapers
would not euloaize his character. If they
didn'4 the editoss would bs likely to get
unceremonious orders from some OF the
friends of the deceassd--"stop my news
paper
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
nurY oF zee eoyERNMENr.

This is the point from which we must
take our bearings and departure. Was
the rebellion justified or not, in its ipcep-
tion9 The question settled, all else must
follow. TO say that the electon Of Pres
ideut authorized The minority to fly to
arms to overthrow the government would
canonize revolt. and no government OF free
institutions, state or national could stand
beyond its first election, for there must
alw avs be dissatisfied minority. Ii the
rebellion was not justifiable, then il was
not only the right, but duty Of the govern
ment to putt down by military force; and
to continue TO use Of force, till The proper
object, obedience 10 The constitution, should
be fully accomplished. And il this is The
duty of the government, then all good
citiz MS ought to aid end sustain the
government ia the prosecution Of such
jast war to satisfactory and honorable
end, whether it continue during the year,
or ten generations. Thus do | deducs
the duty Of all democrats to support the
government seven unto the end OF the
.gorld,D
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17

Bangor, Me-, March 10.
The town elections 10 this State, as far
as heard from, result so Union and 81
Democratic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
Ike Union, Constitution and Laws--Letter
from Loyal Democrat.


The Milwaukee -lea0s publishes a letter
from Mat. II. Carpenter, Esqr., of which
the following is a copy. Carpenter is a
democrat, one of the hardest kind. He
has not the least affinity with republicans
but is in favor Of the war for crushing tile
rebellion:
Ont the subject of slavery he is indffer-
ent. As a mere question of right and
wrong, he don't care whether it is voted
up or voted down. He INDUCED in the
false charge of sectionaism against the
Republican party. He is full of Demo
cratic cant about the great things which
the Democracy has done for this country
in the past, as if the country had not
grown great and prospered in spite Of il,
until its evil teachings undermined the 10y
atty Of every state where it maintained an
absolute ascendency. He thinks that not
withstanding its "present false position,
blind witb rage" as he says, sand led by
blind guides, madder STILL" that sit is the
last and only hope of the country" We
mention these things to show how corc-
pletely he is permested with old ingrainod
Democratic prejudices; to show that he
has not the least sympathy or afiliation,
with Republicans, except en- the naked,
sole issue Of unconditional loyalty and real
attachment to the Union.
Now mark how the views Of such a
Democrat, as given in the following cx-
tracts, contrast with those of regular
copperhead:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
MILLS & BLESSING.

ATTORNEY At LAW.
JOSEPH T. MILLs,l L. G. BLESSING
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY Wis.
on, stairg, In Aicrer,s Building. on Eadisoa
Street, opposite G oHrt Horse
win nraelice ia all the Courts Of this State
t-rCelIectious promptly attended 10 and remittan-
ees made immediately.
We will nav taxes on lands of nom residents aud give
psrtieuar attention to business relating to real es
tate which maY be entrusted to our care
viii attend to claims against the government, oaek,
nav boguties PENSIONS &C. Lancaster, Oct I1th 1909
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
HOTELS.
MANSION HOUSE.

Al ~ y 11OOOIs
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
40 MARY HYDE q SONS, Projectors
h5 the catering patronage heretofore ex-
VII s rs SAMSON, give notice that he House
~ 81 -, kept as heretofore by the subscribers.
hsts on the premises il one Of the best in the
MARY HYDE l. SONS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
ATTORNEYS.
nAINE h nARTER.

DAME y GARTER. m
srErHES o. PAINE. WIN. B. CARTER.
Attorneys 81 Councillors at Law.
rLATTEvILLE GRANT co Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
PHYSICIANS.

DIR. J. H. HYDE,
Physician - Surgeon.
ofies one door north of the Mansion FouPe,
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
WHO BEGAN THE WAR.

The election of Mr.. Lincoln, however un-
wise, was constitutional and binding upon
the whole people Of the United States. Ii
was therefore not an act of war against
the South, nor a justifiable cause of war
by the South against the Government.
(See tie Ryan address, Yet South Car
DINA, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Geor-
Ola, Louisiana and Texas seeded from the
Union, the Confederate Government was
organized, jeff Davis elected and inaugu-
rated its President, and forts, ships, public
building. arms and treasure of the United
States, in the seeded States, were seized
by the Confederacy before even the inau-
guration Of Lincoln; all of which were
undoubted acts of war. The attack upon
Fort Sumter commenced actual hostilitles,
before the present Administration had
passed law, or dore any official act af-
fecting the rights Of the South. This
ends the idea that HE aeor aoas con2paenced
By qbolitioaists for any purpose a9hat-
euer. lincoln in bis inauguration pledged
himself to sustain all the constitutional
rights of the South the Senate was Demo-
cratic, and the Republicans were powerless
to touch slavery even if they desired 9 do
SO. The South, well knowing no oyer
act Of the Government would ever be
tempted against them, chose TO dissolve the
Union upon the mere pretext of Lincoln's
election; aud so far as | have heard, not
even southern newspaper has ever as
signed an unfriendly, or unjust, much less
an unconstitutional act Of the Government
against the South as the cause Of the re-
bellion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-03-17
BARBER & LOWRY.

BARBER & LOWRY.
Attorneys 81 Counsellors st Law
, 1tLEy BARBER. ED. D. LOWRY J. j. BARBER.
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN,.
VIII practice their professionin counties OF Grant
utaagofd and Badax ALSO act as agent IN buying ana
% Ianas having taxes procuring land patents, ar.
sra ofnay to soldiers soldiers bounty pensions ano
atbsr ba siness connected with the Department at
W. Lancaster, Dec LIST 1862.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-05-30
To Whom It NAV Concern.

State Of Kansas, / In the matter Of the final
Riley County, ! settlement Of the Estate Of
Lucien Mansfield deceased.
In the Probate Court Of Riley county, State
Of Kansas. To all persons whom it may con-
Germ:
Take notice, that shall be and appear be-
fore the Probate Court Of Riley county on tho
final settlement Of the above described Estate,
and all persons having an interest therein or
claims against said Estate, are hereby notified
to produce the same then and there, or be for.
ever barred. JAMES MANSFIELD, Ex'r.
Manhattan, April Z, 1868. Gn25-5t]
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-05-30

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
~ the April Term, A. D. 1868, Of the Davis
County Probate Court, the undersigned was
appointed Administrator Of the estate Of John
Ratlif, deceased, late of Davis County, Kansas,
letters dated April 7th, 1863 An persons in
debted to said estate are required to make inn
mediate payment of the same; and all persons
having demands against said estate are re-
quired to exhibit the same TO the Administers
tor for allowance within one year from the
date Of these letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit Of said estate; and if such
claims are not presented within three years
from the date of these letters they will be for
ever eebarred ENOS RATLIFF, Admir-
of the estate Of John Ratlih, decd
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-05-30

"a The LIST Div. Of the Army Of the From
tier, under Gen. Ewing, is now at Salem, Mo-,
thirty miles from Rolla. A letter from there
reports all the Junction boys well. The COM
mand will not be likely to move for one or two
monts to come. 1t is supposed that when it
does, it will be on Little Rock, Ark. Letters
should be directed "via R0lla"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-05-30

u Doubtless many Of our citizens remember .
pArty Of some ten OF twelve lieutenants in the
regular army, detailed for service in New Mexico,
*ho stopped at Fort Riley for several weeks,
about one year ago. There were some two or
three very respectable young fellows among. but
the Others made themselves famous by drinking
bad whisky. cursing and yelling. and charging
back and forth through our streets on horseback.
ut . dangerous speed. We are eredibly informed
that one of these fast young men was among the
prisoner lately brought in by the Colorado
tsoops, having been picked up vagrant on the
Santa Fe road. He was dismissed from the
aang for drunkenness and worthlessness. and 10
now II the gusrd-house at Fort Riley. where we
hope his reflections may lead to his redemption.
How humiliating, to start out lieutenant in the
u. s. A., AID return vagrant and . prisoner!
We ere also informed that another of them.
when all here know. named Randolph. has also
been dismissed for drunkenness It seemed q
though be had been specially detailed by the
Government to drink up all our whisky. From
his actions he was generally conceded to be the
biggest jackass in existenes. and We do not think
tie service hes lost prestige. Young men should
b cautions, and not get the idea into their head
that drinking whisky adds to their manhood
Such always turn up vagrants.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1863-05-30

q Our old chum, John Bourne, Of the Platte
City Conservation, has been arrested, and will
doubtless be sent beyond the lines of the rebels.
Good but rather late.