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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

COOP TEsTIMoNY.-Thomas E. Bram-
lette, the new Governor elect of Kentucky
for four years, was opposed by all sections
of traitors. The northern Copperheads
are intensely Disguised with him. The
st. Louis Republican and New York
World announces him bitterly, as The fol-
lowing from the World shows:
Thomas E. Bramlette, the Abolition candi-
date for Governor of Kentuckey, who. under
BurnsIde's proclamation of martial law, and
the orders ofhis Military subordinates through
out the State, is the only Gubernatorial candi-
date that can be voted for there at to-day's
election, is, literally, an Enveterate Office seek
err Just before the war commenced, he was
candidate for Congress; then held the office
of Commonwealth Attorney in the Green's
burg circuit, and after short tenure became
Circuit Judge. He then ran for Judge of the
Court Of Appeals, but his constituents signif-
ed with marked emphasis at thepols their de-
sire that he should not occupy the Office. Next
he became Colonel, U. s. District Attorney,
Commissioner for the collection of forfeited
Rebel bonds, and Brigadier General. AL
though two of his appointments are of milf
tary character, he has never been in active
service. Now he becomes Governor and chief
agent for any schemes that may be maturing
by the Abolition party for the purpose of Saw
ing Kentucky to Freeiom.'"
John A. Wicbliffe. Copperhead member
Of last Congress, was Bramlette's antago-
mist. Those who wanted two governments
supported Wickliffe; those who want but
one Constitution and one Government sup
ported Bramette. Notorious and active
rebels were precluded Of course by mill
tary rule which provides that rebels in
arms shall not vote. The World and
other Copperhead papers are seriously an
noyed at said rule SO tyraanizing over the
conscience and liberty of American people.
We suspect from what the World and St.
Louis Republican say that Bramlette is a
thorough going friend of the Union, Con
stitution, and war against the rebels, and
that he is a friend to the Administration,
Proclamation, confseation and all the
means adopted for radically eradicating
treason.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
A supsrlrurE's orrER.-Mr. Pilkil

A SUBSTITUTES OFFER.-Mr. Pilkin.
son, small farmer in Pennsylvania, was
some time ago drafted into the service Of
his country. His wife, though she posses
sed but small stock Of general informa-
ton, is one Of the best conjugal partners,
and she IS much troubled at the thought
Of parting with her husband. The other
day as she was engaged in scrubbing of
her door-steps, rough looking man came
up and thus addressed her:
81 hear ma'am, that your husband has
been drafted"
Eyes sir, he has" answered Mrs. Pill
kinson, though dear knows there is few
men that couldn't have better been spared
from their families"
"Well ma'am I've come to offer myself
as a substitute for him."
OK what?" asked Mrs, Pilkinscn, With
some excitement.
d'm willing to take his place" said the
stranger.
"You take the place of my husband,
you wretch Illteach you to insult dis
tressed woman in that way, you vaga,
bondp cried Mrs. Pilkinson, as she dis
charged the dirty soapsuds in the face Of
the discorfted and astonished substitute,
who took to his heels just in time to escape
having his head broken by the heavy
bucket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

The Washington Star publishes
the following extract from letter written
by rebel prisoner, now in the Old Capi-
tol, to a friend in the South:
1t is a humiliating fact thai out Of the
700 Confederates captured with me only
800 remain faithful to our Confederacy
the balance of them having taken the oatt
of allegiancs to that detested Yankee Gov.
eminent. Oh! how 1 have urged upon
those dishonored wretches 10 pause ere
they enguIfed themselves in inevitable ruin,
but they answered me, "The Confederacy
cannot gain her independence; Vicksburg
has fallen, and why should | longer waste
my life in p useless undertakings 'Tis
true the prospect at the present looks dark
for the South. The darkest hour always
precedes the dawn Of light. God grant it
may prove so with our beloved Confeder.
acyI But if it does motif it is possible
for the South to fail, / will never desert
her, no, / will return to Dixie and be with
those that inAct the last terrible punish
ment upon her treacherous foe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
azrEdward Everett. in the last nun

lE Edward Everett, in the last num-
Der Of the New York Ledger, afirms that
"TLe South really seeded because her am
bilious men saw they must surrender the
monopoly of the Government" This IS a
perfectly fair statement of the fact; Ever
EFT knows all about it, for more consum-
ate truckster to the southern monopolists
never lived than he up to a very late peri
cd. He canvassed the South with perfect
welcome just before the rebellion, and at
the Presidential election operated with FIJI
more 81 Co., for Bell & Everett. The fact
he states and which he pretends to now
give for the first was just as we'll known
to hlm twenty years ago as now. but he
feared TO tell what he knew.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
IFrom the Durand, (Wis.), Times.
How the Enrolment was made III New Digging


The manner in which the enrolling off,
Ger stole march on the Copperheads Of
New Diggings, in making the enrolment
is amusing, and gives evidence Of consid-
cradle ingenuity on the part of that func-
tionary.
A Baptist preacher named Clack was
appointed to enroll the town. After trav.
cling around several days without finding
single man Of whom be could get any
Information. be concluded it wouldn't pay
to go in that way any longer, and resolved
upon different plan of procedure. Pro-
curing the last years enrolment lists, and
the poll books, he proceeded to put down
every man, young or old, whose name he
could find thereon. After completing his
list, be went to Copperhead Justice Of
the Peace, and requested to be sworn as
to its correctness. The j. p. stared
"What have you get the enrolment com
pleted 2" he enquired in surprise, evidently
chagrined at the thought. "Certainly,"
calmly replied Mr.. Clack. 'fWhy, it can't
be possible" persisted the bewildered mag
istrate "You couldn't enroll it so quick,
nohow." "Oh yes, it is" responded Mr..
c., "here is the list, and / am ready to
make the requisite OATH" "Jest let me see
the list, will ye," asked the still puzzled
dispenser of law" sob, no objections at
all, replied the enrolling officer, as he
handed over the document. j. p. scanned
it for few moments attentiyely and then
placing his finger on name, burst out /:
"Hell that man hadn't oughter be on
thar; he's too oldp Numerous other
names were found whose possessors. from
.':c...::o;:s causes, were not liable to enrolment
or who had Teen enrolled in the wrong class.
The upshot of the matter was, an alarm
was spread over the town that everybody
had been enrolled, whether exempt or not
and Immediately Mr. Clack had the whole
town trooping at his heels, clamoring for
corrections of the list. Some half doz
en- followed him all the way to Shullsburg,
to have their names fixed right.
After that Mr.. G. had no trouble in get
ting all the information he waited. The
people wera as eager to communicate as
they had before been sullen and reserved.
The lists for Benton and New Diggngs are
completed, and probably none more full or
correct will be found in the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

PERMANENcY OF PHorocRAPHs.--The Par
Il correspondent of the Photographic News
(London) states that, at late meeting Of the
Paris Photographic Society, M. Dayanne pr +
scented two Photographic pictures, on paper
which had been submitted to the test Of expos
ure in two exhibitions (l86l and 1862, and
which showed no signs of fading whatever.
This, then, may be accepted as a satisfactory
proof that photographs, when carefully pre-
pared, are permanent; for the pictures in ques-
ton were submitted to the severest test to
which photographs are ever likely tc De ex-
posed, the conditions being every variation Of
light, heat, moisture &C., and they remain a.
fresh and pure as at first
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

CdHo, Aug. "A
Gunboats are being prepared to cooperate
with General Steele on an expedition into Ar
kansas.
Guerrilla Richardson has returned to west
Tennessee with reinforcements to carry out
conscriptions. Says he has instructions to
conscript all light colored negroes between
eighteen and forty-fve to serve their term to
be manumitted, but receive no pay while in
service.
Reconnaissance under Major Worden, Of
General Rosecrans' staff, to Woodsville, 20
miles from Natchez, destroyed FIVE Iocomo-
tves, forty-three platform and twelve passen-
ger cars, burned a rebel cotton factory az
Woodsyille, also cotton manufactured goods TO
the amount of 5000 600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
TCommunicateJl
IN MEMoRIUM.

Andrew f. Palmer of Co. X, 18th Regiment, w
olunteers, died in the H0spital near Vicksburg, Ju
Ith, 1888, aged IL years.
Down beside the moaning wavs
They laid him to his dreamioss rest,
Asleep, with pale hands clasped and still
Above his cold and lifeless breast,
The dear eyes closed on-Es that smiled
Scarce two years since in light and JOY;
The pale, mute lips, the dark brown hair.
Alasi for US dear soldier boy.
How shall we wait through coming years
And listen for thy step in sain,
And yearn for thee with bitter tears;
But thou wilt ncyCr come again.
Ny Brotheri o, this bitter cup,
Il is full Of darkest paip aud woe;
1t is so hard TO yield theeup,
And yet we feel t were better so.
Farewell to thee brave, loyal heart,
So dearly loved, so early fled.
OF life and love thou 'rt still part
For, o, we cannot call tho dead,
Somewhere upon the shining shore
Thy soul will wait TO welcome ours,
And we shall wander ham in hand
With garlands crowned Of fadeless flowers.
Sleep, soldier in thine honored grave,
nobler rest could ner be thine
Sleep by the rivers murmuring wave,
Thy eountry's stars above the shine;
Her laurel wreath entwines thy brow;
Thou rested with her gallant slain.
Loved one, farewell--thIs truth We know
Thy life has not been spent in vain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
A PArR1oTIc WoMAN.-The Albany

A. PATRIoTIc WoMAN.-The Albany
Evening Journal tells the following:
At Plattsville, the other day, man Of
no very great loyal pretensions called on a
widow and informed her that her only son
was drafted and then FASTENED 10 tell hel
that he could secure bis exemption if she
would certify that she was a widow, ano
that she was dependent on him for her sup
port. The patriotic lady made the follow.
ing reply: 81 can certify to no such thing
l am not dependent on my son for support
and l never expect to be. Besides think
he ought to go, if he is able to perform
military duty, and every other able-bodied
man, till this wicked rebellion is put
down. ENothing but the necessity Of
wearing these skirts has kept me from go
ing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
Newbern. AUG. &


The following letter has been reed from
our Newbern correspondent
The Unionists in eastern North CARROLL
ma, are to hold, in a few days, great mass
convention for the purpose Of invoking our
government 10 send sufficient force into
this department to occupy Raleigh and
Wilmington and Weldon, in ordeSto force
the rebel army to abandon Virginia, and
thus restore those two great States to the
Union at once.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
GCommunicated.l
THE VISITANT.
BY STELLA MAY.

Once upon an evening dreary,
Sat maiden weak and weary,
Almost weary of this life;
Weary Of the busy humming
TO her ears forever coming,
Of the worlds loud din and Strife.
She was thinking, sadly thinking
While the sun was slowly sinking
Far behind the Western hills
Thinking of the worlds c0nfusions.
Ut its peoples and its decisions,
And OF their lives so full of ills.
She was sad and fels aweary,
All the world looked dark and dreary,
Tho I was full of mirth and glee;
wondering II there could be any,
she was sure there was MT many
That was half as sad as she.
Suddenly there came tapping,
Then a low mysterious rapping
At the chambers of her heart,
Ard a sweet voice low but cheerful
Said, My dear IN very fearful
You will tell me to depart
But surely think You'll hear mo
When | say We been quite near thee,
That We marked each silent tear,
That 1 we heard your hearts low wailinr,
That, perhaps. sweet hope was fai ling,
Giving place to doubt and lear.
Hush, o, hush thy sad repinings,
Many clouds have silver Innings
And sour Father up above
Sends these clouds Of doubt and sorrow,
That he may upon the morrow
Cheer us with his holy love.
There Is one to love and cheer thee,
He has promised to be near thee,
Therefore do not weep and sigh
He win watch your steps while roaming
Guide them safely thro' the cleaning
Tothat blissful home on high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
Memnhis AUG. 10.

A fatal tragedy was enacted at Cornth
to-day. A Court Martial was in session.
when an alteration occurred between Col.
Cornyn, of the 10th Missouri cavalry, and
1t. Col. Bowen, of the same regiment,
Cornyn is reported TO have struck Bowen,
when the latter drew Ills pistol and shot
Col. Cornyn in three places--~killing him
instantly. There is great excitement
among the soldiers, but no further trouble
is apprehended,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

New YoRK RIoTEas CONVICTED
William Watson, one of the New York RI
oters, convicted of robbery, has been sent
to the State Prison for ten years. Two
others, Michael Doyle and John Conway,
for the same offence, have been sent for
fifteen years each. Several others are on
trial, and near 100 more indicted the SEN
fences are heavy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
ggThe Richmond Despatch, in re-

GE The Richmond Despatch, in re-
view of the recent losses and crosses OF the
Confederacy, makes use of the subjoned
quotations;
What though the field be lost2
All is not lost! The unconquerable VIII,
And study to revenge, immortal hate,
All these remain.
The singular appropriateness OF Inc
rebel newspaper, in using the language OF
Millions devil, cannot fail to be observed
by all who read it.-Da6uqae Tines.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
Memphis. Ynrust Q

A company az Colored Scouts, about
10 in pamber, that were organized 10
North Alabama in the fore part Of July 10
resist the rebel consumption, have thus far
eyaded every effort of the rebel authori-
ties 70 capture them. They report to Gen.
Dodge at Gorinth, that their numbers are
row increasing, and have either captured
or driven ont of the region nearly every
officer sent to enforce chs CONSUMPTION.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
NEWS!
Nav York Auo 10.

A letter published in the World, dated.
On Board the Steamer Liberty, August
9th, reports the murder of the entire fami-
ly of Benz. Beckal, then resent on the
plantation, which is ten miles below Island
No. 10, by party Of Is black U. S. sol
diers from that Island. Six persons were
killed-four of them children. Most Of
the demons were unprecedented by Federal
cavalry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

EgT The st. Louis Republican gives
the names of not less than thirty foul
steamers which have been destroyed on the
Yazoo river and its tributaries, by the reb-
els to prevent them falling into our hands.
Most Of them had been converted into gun
boats
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

EE Never since Iowa has been settled
by the white man, have prairie chickens
been as numerous as the present season. In
Blackhawk and Buchanan counties, they
can be killed with stones and clubs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
New York. AUGUST 70.

The Hcrald's Morris Island correspondent
under date of the 9th and 18th, reports our po-
sition stronger and safer than ever; the morale
and confidence of our troops are unexampled,
although the rebels keep pouring in shells from
Forts Wagner, S.mpter and other forti6ca-
tons. The protection TO our troops is so COM
plese that our casualties are hardly worth no-
tininr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
Communicated
Death Of Lester Wagner.
HEAD-QuARTERs, Co. l., 20TH REG'T Wis Vols.
PORT HUDSON, La, July 9th, 1868.

A~S~A~~ ~~~~SS~
HEAD-QuARTERs, Co. L, corn REa'r WIS. voLs.l
PORT HUDSON, La, July 9th, 1868.
FRIEND CoyER:-It becomes my duty
to notify you of the death of one of our
brave boys. Lester Wagner Of orr com
pany died on the 10th day Of this month
with Typhoid Fever. Lester Wagner was
enlisted at Beetown on the 18th day Of
August, 1862, under the late Lieut.. Thorn
as Blntliff, anG afterward became mem
Der of Captain VIM. Harlocker's Compa-
ny. In his company he was cheerful
and faithful soldier, always doing his duty
without murmuring. On the Sd day Of
July, 1863 he was taken sick with the di-
arrhea, afterward taking the Typhoid Fe-
YER. During his sickness he was always
cheerful and said he would soon be able TO
join his company. The day before his
death he was taken with a violent headache
and lost his reason, but in his delirious
hours he spoke cheerfully of his comrades,
bis friends, and lis country; cheerfully to
the last he was willing 10 suffer for his coun'
try. Thus fell one of the brave boys OF
old Grant County. He was buried in mil
itary order about ore mile south east Of
the city Of Vicksburg. We regret his loss
for he was good soldier and true patri-
OF, an honor to his family, his company,
and his country. Long may his memory
live. Respectfully yours,
ID. b. ARTHUR,
Lieut.. Comd'g Company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
r ANCASTER INSTITUTE.
The Fall term Of this Institution will commence
Tuesday, September 1st, 1868.


and continue IS weeks.
The attendance during the past term was hgnly en-
couraging. Notwithstanding the pressure OF the war
and the times the number of pupis enrolled exceeded
eighty 1t is hoped that the Institute may continue
to prosper That this may be So shall not relax in
the faithful Of duty nor in our labors to
promote its welfare.
The discipline is mild, yet prompt impartial and eff
Gent The Teachers will be the for the past
term We urge that pupils be present at the beginning
Of the term though they may be recev ed at sny time
for not less than i half term. No deduction viii be
made for less than month"; except in Of sickness
Tuition Fees, hithertothe only increase being
in the ratio that of the termtroin is to 10
weeks.
Terns:-Preparatory Department from So 10 to 81 so
Academic Department, Common Eng Gram
mar, Geography, &c, 50
Academic Department, Higher English--Alge-
bra, Geometry, including Common English 90
0'-ss 81 the s Higher English branches Is
These fees above stated, just the per week
as previously.
Tuition payable at the middle Of the school term
eff ID. GRAY PURMAN.
Lancaster, August 10th, 1868. Principal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

G7We are informed by the st Louis Union,
that three-fourths of the prisoners brought up
from Vicksburg expressed an anxiety to ia Ike
the oath of allegiance, and large portion
wanted to enlist il the service of the United
States Enlistments of this class could not be
allowed, except by special permit of the Sec
rotary of War,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

G3~The rebel journals are loud in their con-
temnf of Frank pierce's gable about "Peacev
IN his Concord speech. The Richmond Sen
tineI is especially vitupsrative, and declares
that ii eswould rather join hands with q fiend
from the pit than with Northern Democrats
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

The class in experimental Chemistry viii be charged
with all Chemicals used.
Board oaa DO obtained for 81 rs to 81 90 per week
by applying to A. s. Osborn ne, L. E. Northrup, Mrs.
Brace, Mrs Chiison, Mr.. 4. Mount VIM Warw ick, s.
Woodho use, Thomas Fl. Osborne and others, who
prepared to keep boarders.
TERMS OF PAyMENT.-Tuition fees must be paid in
advance So much has been lost by deviation from this
rule that its enforcement is found absolutely neecsa
ry DAVID PARSONS, Secy.
Tafton, August 9th, 1863 Off
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

To THE People OF WISCONSIN. peo-
pie of Wisconsin living in the region of black
berries are requested to make blackberry cor
dial, Cor brandy also) in great quantities for
our sick soldiers.
Exchange papers through the State please
copy including German papers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
REThe following advertisement ap

pears il the Richmond Wig. It indicates
that substitutes are in demand:
az farm Of two hundred and dirty
acres in Hanover, Peaks Turnout on the
Central Railroad, OF the highest pics in
Confederate money, will lie paid for suit
able man to 60 as a substitute IN the army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

nE Gen Lee has addressed letter to
Jeff Davis. calling on him not to hang the
two Federal officers now confined at Rich
mond, as in that case his son, Gen. G. w.
Lee, would in consequence be hung. If
this is resisted he threatened his intention
to throw up his commission.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

The following is a true copy Of a sign upon
an academy out west:
eSFreeman & Huggs, School teachers. Free
man teaches the boys and Hugs the glrls,N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
r AND FOR SALE.

The North East quarter Of the Southwest quart er
az Section seyen Township No. north, Range west
Of fourth principal meridian, situated "Red dog
diegingst. Apply to J. Allen Barber or j. y. Mills OF
Lancaster, Grant Co, Wis. 4f Jaiy y 1903
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18

gz-The Iowa State Agricultural Fair will
be held at Dubuque, on the 10Th 10th l4th ana
18th Of September. Every hing promises lna'
ihe Fair viii be a Just representation Of the
Agricultural condition Of the Northwest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
DENTISTRY.
DENTISTRY!
sET OF TEETH FOR Thirty DOLLARS!

mr. W. II. Defenbacher viii positively visit Laneas,
,sr two months per year: the months OF March and
800 an east side Room formerly occupied by Dr.
Thompson. -, D..1,o. "a cilror :,
desired Teeth filed in crown with 6old anq IN Ioll
III e. he f8l as durable Gold. Persons from dis,
aee wanting setts will Gndit to their interest to call
early as possible in the month.
This mart of the State licensed to work the hard rubber
work Persons are liable to be prosecuted II obtaining
the rubber work of any not having icense az Wen as
the Dentist of Goodyear's Co.'S Patent.
travelling Dentists cannot get the right at any price,
ylI86.f WM Ii. DEFFENBACHER, Dentist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-18
MILLS & BLESSING.

MILLS & BLESSING.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Joseph T. MILLs,l IL. c. HLEssiS''
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY WIS.
or (,,,,-ssa;rsl In BTeyer.s Building, on Madis0a
w Street, opposite curt House
,v.u nv, ctice in all the Courts of this State.
= made imme lately.
s iI nav taxes on lands ofnon-resdents and give
,isr attention to any business relating TO rear es
~ Inch may be entrusted to our care
a w;,sffend to claims against the government, back
So"ntes., PENSIONS &c. Lancaster, Oct l7th, 1909