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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Shifting the Yokes.


sIet every man, woman and child, at
home,v says the Mobile Register, "witb yard
square Of ground, scratch il up and put i IN
corn.o
Good for them-all commanded to turn
and be "srnsll listed farmers as they used
to call Northern people. We guess the old
Divine law which commands that the wick
ed must be overturned and live as beggars
will be iIlutrated before this war closes.
The slave-toile and yqkes may come to be
shifted from the poor black to the wicked
master. The process eat be stopped by
legislation and compromise, for Gods laws
can't be stayed. For thirty years the abo-
litoi.ists tried to knock off the yoSes from
The black slave and save the masters from
bearing them but the people wouldn't list
en-, for, said they, 'qhe Niger is not hui
possesses no rights-the bible makes
him q slave the constitution makes him a
slave nature fitted him to serve and the
white man to rule" Jefferson said the re-
laiion Of master and sl,sq, unless changed
by legislation, would he reversed the
master taking the yoke, the Niger coming
out uppeirnost, and we fear Jefferson told
the truth Reader, don't say we favor en-
Saving white men and turning the black
loose and making them the masters. But
it looks Just now very much as if God and
The events Of war-the former Command
erin Chief, were about to establish at once
what Jefferson told weaid take place.
Now we are not going TO denounce AL
mighty God for doing just what He al
ways did with Shareholders, but we wish
He had listened to the prayers Of Jefferson,
| Washington, Ben franklin and all the ali
oitionists, and thereby made all free in
stead of now shifting the yokes, slave yokes
! from negro necks on to the necks Of white
masters-eyen on to tie neeks of innocent
children and women Of ancient respectable
fame. When Almighty Gods work j.
done, and white families are ensayed to
balance the great account with the blacks
we mean to be abolitionist still and work
for removing tie yoke from suffering white
humanity We expect then that the con
stitution and democracy and bible and Coo
and prejudice will all be IL ihe way, (bJ
political construetion,) and that dema
gogues viii howl-just the same as now
Reader, the hour Is freighted with strange
events; the wise fail to see, the simple are
a stumbling block to the great, and oniy
fools speak the truth. Yelaugh and scott
vet obey the same law we explain: for "
/ lilly i've and fatten upon Injuries Tho
| products Of toiling millions, and by thi'
means beget and fasten yokes Of poverty
and serytude upon their children. Is tins
not so? Even thus and SO the masters 0
the South haze luxuriated upon tie tot
extorted by the whip; and does the paral
lei differ? And is God expected TO change
bis system Of moral order to benefit thu
rebels? Answer all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Evansville. Ind, April 8

LLHalS1lileg 4IiNA.5 - 5t'A -
United States Marshal Rose, and District
Attorney Hanna arrived here on Monday
niobt. causing considerable sensation among
the contraband dealers in this place Ear
II on Wednesday morning. Marshal hose
proceeded to execute bis orders, arresting
the persons Of LeopoldLswenthal, Of L. Le-
wenthal q Co, Wholesale ready made cloth
ing goods; y. G. Keller, Of Keller, d
White, wholesale druggists; D. Preston. Of
Krose d Preston, dry goods ;George Miller,
Lutte 3. Smith and James Bogers. These
parties were released on giving $4,000
bail Tor appearance before the United
States District Court on the 9Th of May
The stock Of Lewenthai q Go. was seized
and strong guard placed over the same.
1t is valued at $4,000, which will GER
tainly be confscated. The evidence
against thehouse is to clear to admit OF any
doubt
Col. Foster, commanding the forces in
Kentucky, between Green and Cumberland
Rivers, has made another successful scout.
On Monday night be succeeded in surprising
band ofcontraband leaders at Amontown
Kentucky, who have been doing an extern
siye business for some time past. lie ar
rested four persons, including livery stable
keeper. who has been busy in moving con
traband goods in the Southern lines, whose
whole stock Of horses, wagons, and harness
has been seized
While returning, Col. Foster arrested
another band of smugglers at Coydon, Hen
derson County Ind
A large amount of confederate money
was found on them. Papers found on
them implieate several pariies-several
prominent merchants of this and other cit
les. The large coniraband trade through
Southern Indiana, into rebeldom. is pref
ty effectually broken up. A squad q
| Colonel Fosters men had skirm!sh tkis
morning, at Uniontown. AS usual the
rebels fed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

FORECLOSURE o MoKTUNV" 1Ci,s51
Circuit Court in ana for the county Of Grant gr
sin, Henry Bugbee, Plaintiff, agalls, pey WV
Van Siyke and Luther b Phelps, Deia.. AIMED
state Of Wisconsin 10 the defendants VA "a snse.
You are hereby summoned and require 'erbish w
the complaint in this action copy Circuit Ce.,
at aneaste, Grant county, Nisconlu, ropy org.
day Of October A. D.. 1852, and to A.
answer to the said complaint on ne Suuannty gsas
ofice:iu the village Of Lancaster, Sfans n IBIS ~
mons upon you, exclusive the day q lnt ghia "
il you fail to answer tho said copg,s ~ The CO..
time sfores id the Plaintiff will Apply DaN W
TENDER ~ 1861 y ALLisN Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICB :
SwITzER.

SWITZER. .,@
County Court Grant county State or Wisconsin l1 .s
bate, in matter Of the Estate Of john s''''
late Of Grant County deceased: -, yo.ls
TO ALL WHOM TT MAY UONCbhN'-t ma 45
hereby given that we the subscribers wele iUeS b. 10
day Of March, 1853 appointed and ear
Judge of said Court Commissioners 70 y IA senoa
inc and adjust all claims and demaods q son aadF
against the deceased That seven nonia y ~ cr.f
ter said day have been allowed and ms;stior ss
ols to present their claims 70 US FOR s.. dsg %
allowance, and that we win on the n iss Ssy Il 40
month Of June, A. d. 1863 and on the s.uasse5 % s
gust, 1862 at the late residence Of saia a,sni
Town. Of Fennmore, 10 said Grant coun s5 slorsals
the discharge Of our duties as commissgNytfo yAlR
''N Ai''' 49, ''s' ROBERT MgSSS
VIM R. DlAOs,.sA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
cHERIFF SALE-AYRES.

State Of Wisconsin, County ofGrant-ss. Circuit Court
ofGrant County, Wis. George Cole and D. g. Sei0u
partners under tae name, style and firm Of Cole B
Seaton, Plaintiffs against George Ayres Defendant
BY virtue Ofawrit ofexecntion sGed oato the abot
named Court ia favor Of the abose named planiisiB
against the above named Defendant, to he directed
and delivered, and f0r want Of goods and chaies Of
the Defendant whereof to lew, have by The dire'
ton Of the Plaintiffs levied upon all the right tile
anu interest which the said Defendant had the lS
day Of February, 1868, has since acquired 10 and
to the following described real estate, to-wlt:
Desouth east quarter Of the south vest quarter nod
south west quarter Of the south-cast quarter 0Seu
No one az, in Township No seven ca, north of&lg
No. three 81 west in Grant CO., Wis, containing
eighty $50 acres Of land be the same more OF &s
which land / ill on the Goth day Of Nay ADi
1853 at the hour Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon Of ad
day offer for sale and will sell at public auction, 10 w
highest bidder or bidders for cash hand at tho oug
door of the courthouse in the village OF lanea'Mi
Grant county, Wisconsin.
Said sale will be made TO satisfy the judgment m
case amounting to the Of forty-thTee and lzlw|
dollars damages with costs and interest and eoss@
cruing.-Dated SheriHs Office, Lancaster, april isA
A. D., 1868. NELSON G0OOEN0UGH, shena
94.ey Grant Co, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

Headquarters Army Of the Potomac,
April 9.-The Richmond Why in refer
ence to the situation Of Charleston, says,
hAl thoughts are now conferred on that
CITY. Official intelligence was made public
early Yesterday morning, that the enemy,s
iron clad fleet had attempted to cross the
bar and failed, but later in the day it was
announced that the gunboats, and trans
ports had succeed ID crossing. and were at
anchor. Our iron ciads lay between the
forts, quietly awaiting the attack. ,
Further intelligence is looked for with
great anxiety. The Yankees bave made
no secret Of their vast preparations for an
attack on Charleston, and we may all antic-
ipate desperate conflict.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Washington. April 10.

No cfHeiaI Intelligence in reference to af-
fa;rs at Charleston had been received at
midnight last night. 1t was expected at
the Navy Department that dispatches
would arrive last evening. Entire conf
dence is expressed that the attack on
Charleston will be completely successful.
Prominent government officers openly an
nounce their belief that Charleston has
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

LADIES UNION LEAGUES. The La
dies Of Madison have formed a Union
League, and we suppose such leagues will
be formed III all parts IF the country and
take the place Of Soldiers Aid associa-
tons for greater eficiency-though prom
ising in no way to interfere with them
The new order, in view Of supporting the
war and that the material resources of the
Government may be sufficient 10 carry on
the war for the union, pledges retrench-
ment in household and personal expenses,
and Strengthening support Of tue hearts
of the citizens at home as well as a
sentiment Of love and reverence for the
government. We suppoe these leagues
hold private meetings the better 70 act eff
GENTLY. A Gods blessing for the women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

RT The New York Church Journal
reports that Rev. j. P.B, Wilmer, tie rebel
spy. who Las been released from kelly's
Island and sent South, was permitted to
carry a quantity Of bibles and prayer books
with him, Secretary Stanton contributing
100 of each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
latest War NeWsl
New York. Anril -.

New York, April Is.
The Tribune special account Of the
Charleston fight, says the squadron arrived
off Charleston on the morning of the 5th,
and spent the day examining the bars and
channels. Tile wind being Neo high to
cross that eyeuinasthe Adnnal disclosed
his plan Of attack, which Va 8 10 sail d.
rectiy up and attack the northwest face Of
Fort Suuterat a distance Of 600 to 800
yards.
Montiay morning the signal for move
mont was given, and the vessels started
slowly In consequence Of fog, how
ever, they we're obliged to postpone the ~
tended attack all the next day.
Duling the afternoon one Of Gen. Ter
RVS brieades worked itself up Folly Island
and established communication with the
fleet, but no portion of the land forces took
part in the attack at all.
On the 7th, at Al 4. NJ, the fleet got
under way and passed Morris Island bat
teries without being fired upon, moving
right on toward Sumter. The New Iron
sides worked badly, and in consequence of
the current was obliged to anchor two or
three times.
Fort Moultrie opened first upon the
Weehawken. which was within five hun
dred yards of the Cummings Point bat
terry. Fort Sumter and the other batteries
Immediately opened, and the action be-
came general and terrific. The Monitors
pushed on, replying vigorously and passed
10 the northeast, when they discos cred
three lines Of distinctions holding torpe-
does. &C., one Of which exploded, but did
no great damage. Finding it impossible
TO get across the distractions, they turned
about and steamed down tho harbor.
The Potapeco's 200 FOUNDER had be-
come disabled, and the turrett Of the Pa
siac so bent that the vessel was practical
| ly out Of use. Other boats also passed up
to the northeast faca Of Ft Sumter Till
they also we've stopped by obstruction and
turned tack.
After being under fire for three quarters
of an hour all the Monitors were ord3red
back and at o'clock The entire fleet pass
ed out Of range and the action ceased.
Admiral Dupont intended to renew the
attack the next day, but on ascertaining
that the keokuk and Passiac were entire
| ~ disabled and three others partially so,
/ he concluded TO desist, in which he was
sustained by all the commanders.
The Monitors were bit from fifty to six
/ i times each, except the Keokuk, which
received about 90 Shots and was penetrat-
ed at the water mark no less than 10
times! She was kept aiioat till the next
morning, when she sunk on the bar, her
colors flying. All on board were saved.
The lroosides was bit about 60 times
but not damaged
There are eleven large holes in the side
Of Fort Sumter, apparently running thro
the walls. The entire firing only amount.
cd 70 $50 rounds. When our correspond
ent left, two Of The Monitors had sailed
for Port Royal, and Others were TO follow
Our entire casaaliti $ amounted To ID, Q.
whom or 3 were killed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
gas About half the voting populati

&c About ball the Young popnlation
Of Nebraska are in the union army.
enough 10 save that territory from any
future press for men. The Nebraska pa
pers and people announce that the draft
shirkers, Cepperheads and nsutrals, can
not be allowed an asylum there under any
pretenses. and that every man goirg there
will be held to account and made TO sur
port bis country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Il 4 4 as b.

BABCOcK-CdILDS-In Millville, ApriI IN - 49,
9y J. 3: Lynn, Esq, Mr. Eery Babcock 10 Ms,. 1903,
Jane Childss both o. bIillvile. ANS Mary
MISUNDERSTANDING the Uoon uo,.,,
Green, April 9th by John Sullivan Esqr M M ~ Hazel
Mayley Of Gaena Ills. to Miss Hannah 3 nicholas
Vinegar Hin III. 'u erahan Of
kr7hclNToSH-In Patch Grove April, To-.
by Rev w Delap, Mr. II. K. Palmer to hs. 1863
Mcintosh, both Of Wyalusing. y Aalss n. 3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

G9- II is feared that Gen. Foster, now
at the head Of 1900 men in North Caro-
lima, will have 10 surrender to the rebels
for want Of provisions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

EE-The Polish revolution is ended, af-
ter struggle marked by determined val
Or on the part Of the Poles. Their leader,
now prisoner, has formally resigned his
dictatorship, and Poland is still under the
yoke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

GgThe new city authorities Of Gin
cinnati, late elected over the Copperheads,
have ordered near half a million dollars
lying idle in the city treasury, to be loan
ed to tho Federal Government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

JUDICIAL ELECTION all probability
Judge Dixon is reelected by the home
vote by quite majority. Tie soldier
vote viii add several thousand above his
majority on the home vote.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

Sc The s3l regiment gives Dixon $50,
Cothren 81. Several other regiments re-
ported even more favorable for Dixon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

EB Humphrey Marshall said in a late
speech to his men and other citizens "They
call US Coppcrheads, let Us coppeT-fasten
Confederacy."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

EgThe Regents Of the State Uniser-
sity at Madison have agreed TO open a
Normal Department in which young wo-
men may be admitted as well as young
men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
PHILADELPHIA. April 9.

PhlIadeIphia, April 3.
Philip Huger and three others, who it is
charged, are knights Of the Golden Circls,
have been arrested at Reading and brought 10
this city. They are now in prison here
Considerable excitement exists in Reading in
regard TO the affair. The mob threatened to
attack the jail and release the prisoners, not
knowing that they had been sent off 10 Phia-
deiphia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

been taken. If victory is gained there
by our land and naval forces, the first in
tlAigence of it viii be brought by the dis
patch boat from Hilton Head. The reb-
els viii not permit any mention Of it by
telegraph, Oh its publication in any paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Baltimore. April

Baltimore, April 10.
The gunboat Flam5edu arrived al OLD
Point, SATURDAY afternoon, bringing the Of
fieefs Of the iron-clad Keokuf,
The following is made up from an inter-
eshng account furnished the Baltimore
american, 10y an eye witnesses who was in
the fight.
The Weeaowken was assigned the import
ant duty-which was faithfully performed
in the midst Of the fight--to examine and
if possible, ID force the distractions which
the rebels have extended across the harbor
from Fort Sumter to Moultree. Protected
Ly a scow and the Drill in front Of her, she
pushed straight up towards the obstruction.
They were found to consist of net work
of chains and cables stretched across the
harbor, over which it was impossible for
the Ueehdckea to run without fouliug
her propeller, and which she found it
impossible to force. To this net work
the rebels are supposed to bave suspended
torpedoes and other submarine explo-
sives. Having completed the examination
and tested the impossibllity Of working up
the harbor until means were devised
for the removal Of the Instructions, she ie-
turned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
jackson. ApriI 9.

New Orleans reports Of the lst INST,
that General Banks crossed with 10000
men at Donaldsonyille, and has gone
down the bayou Plaqueyuine to reinforce
Weitze, and attack the bayou 'Teche coun-
try.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
lectures In Grant County.

S. NJ. BooTn Of Milwaukee is announced
10 lecture Oh the present aspect of the war
and stale Of the country, present and fu-
turo, at the following places in Grant Coun-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

The fiends, / is hoped, will see to pro
.idipg . room and lights at each place and
at the iilhe named. Lectures free.
We can say his for Mr. BoorH that he
is one Of the ablest speakers in the western
Country, and that he lelongs 10 = class Of
men who have labored for twenty years to
prevent this war, but failed toconYince The
public mind in good time 10 heed the
schemes Of rebels Who have been design
ing the treason and war for near half an
age Foreseeing events 50 unerringly, he
is surely bstter able now to reason in ike
manner from cause 70 eject and reveal the
day anu end. Whatever may be said of
Mr. Boorn's opinions, there will be none
to call him demagogue Or panderer to
men and paties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

The apology invented as an explanation
BY the Copperheads is, that the soldiers
cast their votes under compulsory means.
but this silly saying is only for the des-
rerately ignorant. 1t is true however.
that treason is not countenanced in the
army, so that soldiers who vote for Cop
perheads are REGARDED with suspicion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Fort Monroe, April 10.

Fort Monroe, April 10.
The Richmond papers Of yesterday con-
tain the following highly exciting intelli-
gence:
Charleston, April Z.
The attack on Charleston commenced to-
day.
-Four iron clads out of seven of the Yam
kee fleet are engaged.
The firing from the fleet and Forts Sum
ter, Moutree and Morris Island was very
heavy.
One ofthe iron-clad was bit and ran ashore !;
but subsequently, got of and was taken out
Of range.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, 9 monitors
and the Ironsides opened fire at distance
Of 5000 yards.
AT halfpast o'clock the fling on
both sides became incessant and was lept
up till o'clock, when it gradually dimin-
ished
The fire of the fleet was concentrated on
Fort Sumter.
The Ironsides and the Keokuk withdrew
from the engagement at 4 o'clock, apparent
y disabled.
Intense excitement prevails in the city.
Our monitors have just gone out to take
part in the fight.
Our casualties are one boy killed, aud
five men badly wounded in Sumter. Re-
ports from the other batteries have not vet
come in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
CEED BARLEY FOR SALE

Tho subscriber, Head Of Grant II IN Ior seed
bushels Of good Barley that he w. ar; s ,,r
lots to suit Purchasers and ct s s,f GIAh
44-w1
Fannimore. April IotL 1858.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
A PPLE TREEsl ~
OLD HARELSON NUhsSN-

large quantity Of app trees o. W. VA Vel s9sF
In qnallty for ane orchards as o herso ave ~
treraely low at the old Haresop Min ~ ri PropTs
eouth II Lancaster S. y. GklsN OA'D' ~,
Lancaster, April 10Th, 1903.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14

SOLDIERS VorING.-The following are
specimens Of voting by Wisconsin soldiers.
Ii will be seen that eighteen companies
cast total Of 100 votes, out Of which
Judge Dixon receives $40. They voted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-14
Charleston. Anril 8

Seven turreted iron clads and the Iron
sides are inside the bar The Keokuk Is
sunk on the beach off Morris Island. The
enemy show no disposition to renew the
conflict.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-28
Reading Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

ItREAT TRUNK LINE from III, North ana
VI NUrth-N est for PhiladCp phr, New York Road
ing, Puttsyille, Lebanon, Allentown, Easton, de.
Trains leave Harrisburg for Philadulphia, New
York, RvadiHS, PJttNillo, and al! Intermediate
Stations, a, 4. NJ, and . 90 p. NJ.
New York Express leaves Harrisburg at u \. NJ,
arriving ai New York at 10 80 the same morning.
Iuros from Harrisburg: To New York - 10; to
Ihilaaelpha - 81 and 50 So Baggage checked
through,
RuJurning, leave New York at @ 4. NJ. 10 Noon,
and l. NJ, u'itisburgh Express, Leave Philadel-
phia at : 10 a NJ, and SOP NJ.
Sleeping ears in the New York EXVress Trains,
through 10 and from Pirt,uurgh without change
Passengers by the Cutjawissa Rail Road leave Port
Clinton u Jlj A N. for Phila nnd all intermediate
station. aud at q, % T. NJ, Tor Philadelphia, New
York, and an Way Points,
Ila'ns leave Pu,tsNilic a. Q Is \. NJ. aud . 30 i
NJ Tor Philadelphia AMI New York AMI at 30 i
NJ Tor Auhuu and Port Clinton only, connecting fuI
Pine Grove aut with the Cattawissa Kali Road re-
,aTuirs from Reading ut s 10 A. NJ, iur pott.yillc
AuHgr1mmldHtiuu Passenger train iguye- Reading
81 o 30 A. a., and return. from PHILADELPHIA nj 81
PM
49, Al De above trains run daily, Sundays ex
ecpt,l
4 SUNDAY train leaves Pufisyille at 40 \. NJ.
und lhliaislphiu 20 3l3 L A.
Communication. Mileage Season, aul ENguFsi0r
ll'Acn 90 f,iucel rate, 10 aui from all points.
e. A. AICOLLS,
Zee I'D lni2. H,ngil ~upcfintendcut