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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-01

BARBER d LOWRY.
attorneys & CounseIlors at Law
/, ALLEN BARBER. ED. D. LOWRY J. BAkBER'
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN,
win practiee their profession in counties OF Grant
Crawford and Badax; also, act as agent ~ buying anu
navng taxes procuring land patents, ar
rs ofpay to soldiers soldiers bounty, pensions and
finer business connected with the Department at
gnsbintor Lancaster, Dec LIST 1862.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-09-01

81 Making yourself Conspicuous usually
Is IA Sing yourself r lieusous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-09

y
ing.
The next Il. S. House Of Representatives
consists, so far as the members are elected Of
eighty five Republicans, serenity three Dem
ocrats, and one Conservative Unonist. There
are yet to be elected twenty-five members
as follows: Vermont 3, California 3, Western
Virginia 5, Maryland 5, Kentucky9 9, Missouri
(vacancy) |. Vermont. Western Virginia,
California, and the district III Missouri, are
pretty sure to elect Republicans, which viii
give that party total strength OF nlnetyh''
members, Independent Of the results IN Mary
land and Kentucky.
The London Times, Of March q, has Ter
egraph from Southampton dated the 2Vo,
which says that the Captains and crews u
three American Merchantmen, nuuI0ei''s
thirty-nine in ali, whose several vessels n'4
been captured and burnt at sea BY the C""S'
crate steamer Alabama, were landed at '9ou'''
arnpton on that day by an Isle OF N'ghs pl!'
boat, to which they we're transferred .ls u''
before in the Channel fiop The ship Washing
ton. ..M
All the contracts for iron -clads (tweive'0'.T,
have been awarded. The prices Tor THESE S'
range from $3.50, 900 TO $500, Geo. l0S' a.
to be finished and added to the y. . "''' .
about six months. If
The last Of the Confederate prlson7ccS ~. ~.
Camp Douglas, Chicago, on Friday last ~ sas1
South. OF the 1884 who have been c"' laro
there within the last three 'nonsoS' ~
died. =, .,u,+ovp.
numbering 1856, left the yard on Ao'u@9 sst =.
co,,of Of = .scontraband'' having been So s.;I
work in their department The oalD00
TO have come from Savannah. aoot Of
The disaster which happened to a w. w. IN
Philadelphia and New York canal 9' 4 the
the Chesapeske bay, near ths mouth .. rais
snsoTohanna river, during the se:s,s ~,
which prevailed on last Saturday n'S
severe, .,,anty Jon
The sales Of the National tive'tT2"sS :,i4
Yesterday amounted TO one nll''l'" %
lrcd and fifty thousand dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-09

w - Z r=s e ~ ~ = ~ 9as Ky ~ - y = .
THURsDAg EVENING, APRIL 9.
;so:ns ot the fishermen had in ~ >rker. yes
teri?ay, Potox11ac herring, weighing one
round thirteen curces-thc largest herring
caught ior vears past accor'|jn. 70 their EAstl-
nonv.
There is toIerabla SIMPLY Of fresh fish now
coming 10 market, and prices are declining
Prinse shad are aow selling az 50 els. per pair;
Ho,ring Is cts. per 3ozor.-rtclz and perch Is
cts per bunch.
TIE Na*ionl Intelligencer Introduces rs
17extion Of constit utionai law: tbe power OF the
President 70 sign bill nine days after the term
OF the Congress which had PASSED the bill, has
expircl. It seems that the bill ITO provide for
the collection Of abandoned property, &c. was
signed on the 18th Of March. 1t is thought
the Attorney General has given an oplalon III ia
yor Of the o0Wer.
The s. asllngtoD ChT0nIc!e says \ Ten
dollar cask Of vi isky was seized yesterday at
the Sixth street wharf, which was being snug
gled through 70 Alexandria. The cask was en-
c4zed in Darrell, ana directed 60 4, Il, Nc
kenzia, Alexandria, Va. It was very bung-
hngly put up, considering that its owners ez-
pected 10 escape lie vigilance Of the guard.
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Medical Inspector Summers has been order
81 to report for duty 70 the Assistant Surgeon
General at ST. Louis For some time past DR..
s. has been stationed at Alexandra.
The Livery Stable Of L. Douglas, III this
place, it is said was seized yesterday, bymllltA-
~ authority, ON information gathered by gov
eminent detectives in relation TO horses nur~
chased there, belonging to the government.
4 mass meeting Of the Mozart Hall Demo
cracv was held IN New I ork Oh Tuesday at the
Cooper Hall, for the purpose Of expressing
dissatisfaction at the conduct OF the war, and
advising an adjustment Of difficulties The
principal speaker was Fernando Wood, who
was followed by Hon. J. S. Garlic: Of Viz
ginia; Hon J. ". Williams, Of South Caro-
lima and Judge Mc(>unn. 4 letter was re-
ceiyed from Senator Wall, Of n. J.
The y. Z. Tribune asserts shat the negro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-09

DESTRUCTION OF JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA.
An arrival from Hilton Head reports that
Jacksonville, Fla, has been burned BY the for
ces under Colonel Rust in return tor The at
to1llr>t Of the Uonfederates to she'll It, Accor~
dix to another account the towG was destroyed
by the troops without the authority OF the OIL
cers. a. at Pensacola. At any rate, both state
ments agree TO the evacuation by the white
and negro forces stationed there ana all tnat
now remains Of the town IS a heap Of sinouider-
inE ruins. 'Ine evacuation ana destruction q
The place occurred on Saturday, the 2Sti1 ult--
jacksonville, before the war, contained about
swo thousand inhabitants On the 10Th, JWo
DAYS previous 70 the evacuation, two coz pa
MES Of tie negro troops were taken on board
Of q transport % the river to Balatka, and
landed and took possession Of the town. The
Confcderates fred upon them, and the guns
Of the transport, II reply were brought TO
bear upon the town, but with what effect is
not stated. Some Confederates Were taken
prisoners but further operations were preven~
I'D BY the reception Of an order to return.
All the forces sailed from the FLORIDA waters
for Hilton Head, on the 18th, probably re-
called &c take part IN the movement against
Charleston.
There WAS large meeting held III New OK
on Guesday, in favor Of organizing plan OF
relief for the destitute IN ireland. Gen. Nc
Cleilan made speech on the occasion, IN the
course Of which he referred to the present war,
and the Union, and said Il know, that ex-
press the sentiments Of all who listen to me
when { say, that ali our energies, all our
thoughts, al our means, and if necessary the
last drop Of our blood, must be given to up
mold that unity, that nationality threat
Cheering y
The Charlestonians expect to be attacked
both by land and sea. They depend upon their
forts and batteries to protect their harbor, and
upon their land forces to defend the advances
from Port Royal They have their troops in
almost every available position along the creeks
and on the Islands, with ready means Of con-
eentratlons.
Mr., Kinglake, the historian Of the Crimean
war an oiservant statesman and member OF
Parliament, gives it as his conviction that
the Times newspaper alone caused that
war. il SO; It mas mace nahAEupt onS GIL plISs
CAUSED the death Of the greatest Emperor Of
the age, established another on his throne,
broken the power Of the mobiles in Russia, freed
the seris rendered thousands Of women bus
bandless ana childless, killed more than one gen
eraI. made or ruined The reputation of others,
and made hundreds Of families nloulners.
The ice companies in New York have sue
ceeded in laying in good stock, Of fair quail
ity, during the late cool weather. Up the riv~
er, q little beyond the usua fields Of operations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-09

COUNTY CoURT-iFrom the Recorl
Wednesday.-Fenton vs. Holnes-;, su' :
attachment. Henry B Varnes, the o,rn;, sS
10 this case. appeared, aud ACKNOWLEDGE H.
ing in his bands $500 belonging to The 3.e ','
ant; whereppon it was ordered thai +bo -,
Varnes pay over to the officer holding the e,.
eution, issued upon the judgment granted ~
sum Of $500 and costs, ia satisfaction tbo,o.s
0. c. Whittlesey VS. jas. A. EngljSh-on
removal; docketed, and dismissed py order Il
plaintiff.
Northern Assurance Go. VS.. Jas. I. Clos.-.
in case; entry Of dismissal stricken of. anil
leave granted to file declaration.
Cook VS.. Cowling unlawful detainer: jr
sworn, and verdict for defendant. Motion 70;
new trial continued till Thursday.
John FRY VS. VIM. Watson a removal!
and dismissed by order Of plaintiff
Maxwell vs.. Fowler-unlavful detainer; iury
sworn, who, being unable to agree were called
into Court, and adjourned til Thursday morn
ing.
Thompson W. Mitchell unlawful detaincr
Jury sworn, and adjourned till Thursday morn
inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-04-09

The y. Z. Tribune asserts that the negro
troops had nothing whatever . do with the
burning Of Jacksonville The regiments con-
cerned are said TO have been the 5th ConnecJl-
cut and the Sth Maino-and they charge 1t
upon each other, each denying The accusation
Cola in New York, yesterday, l46.
Coal boats are arriving at Georgetown every
dav. with cargoos for The coal companies
Masquerade balls are being introduced N n
York.
Several citizens Of Loudoun county, recently
arrested by the Federal troops passed through
this city yesterday afternoon, on their way to
Washington Among them Messrs. !. Il.
Douglas, Sidney Bruin, and Cave English, for
merIy Of this place.
The steamer Sylvan Shore has left Fortress
Monroe for Washington, loaded with contra
bands
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
Bryant's Commercial College.

From the following highly complimentary no
tees from as many different and distant points,
il will be that this we'll known institution is
not dependent upon the commendstions of an
uncle or cousin for reputation; but lis best COM
mendatons are it, graduates. who are now filing
many hundred Of the best positions in the coun-
try with honor TO themselves aud the institution
Among the large number OF students now in at
tendance is one from Gundry's College. Of Gin
cinnati, one from HaYden's, and one from Pur-
dy's College, Of this city.
~ Bryant's Commercial College, at In
disnapolis, is one of the foremost and most pop
ulsr Institutions Of the kind in the west. Rare
chances offered to young men who wish TO
become thorough going, business men To grad
uate at this institution, perfectly UNDERSTANDING
every branch Of business. will be worth fortune
TO any one This is a fact that should not be
overlooked. Good boarding accommodations can
be had during the students stay at school on fair
terms Franklin Jeffersonian.
BRYaNr's COMMERCIAL CoLLKGE-We take
pleasure in referring our readers TO this excellent
institution. located At indianapolis. Indiana. I'M
der the direct supervision and control of /. j.
BRYANT, Esq The entire press OF the State speak
in iattering terms OF the College, and one humid
red graduates of this school now acting
actual accountants in hrst-class business houses,
for every one from any other school in the State,
and the graduates of this school get fftv per
cent more for their services than those of any
other school in the State ! Peoples Friend.
Covington
BRYAsT's COMMERCIAL CoLLEGE-We take
pleasure in calling The attention OF the public 10
this excellent institution located at indianapolis.
% can recommend n aS the very hest nlace q
obtain thorough knowledge of book keeping
and OF pennmaushp, and To qualify young gen
tleman for the highest grades of craftsmanship.
i Grant Co. Union
BUSINESS TRAINING One of the prominent
causes doubtless, OF so many failures among bus
mess men in this country is the fact that but few
receive what is known a commercial educa-
ton. or a thorough knowledge of book keeping,
a branch of study rendered almost absolutely
necessary by the credit system. Bryants Com
mercill College at indianapolis. il one OF the
best institutions of this kind in the country.
Graduates from this school have no difficulty in
procuring situations as accountants, and their ger
vices are said TO command twenty FIVE per cent
higher wages than those from any other school.
Full particulars as to terms. &c msy be Oh.
tanned by addressing Thomas j. Bryant, In
danopolis. Indiana ! Sullivan Democrat
sF- Bryant's Commercial College Indianap-
Oils. IL the place tor young man % get thor
ough business education. That institution il un
rivalled in its facilities for students Young men
are there taught every brarch of business they
desire to study and are then assisted by the Prin
cipal to find good situations where their know-
edge and talents will meet rich reward
= Seymour Times.
"a See advertisement in another column.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

ST.. LOUIS. December 2l.-The special TO the
Democrat from Fort Smith, Ark under date of
the GOTH saws:
An attack was made on the outpost Fort Glib
SON. on the 18th, by Standwaite The force at
lacking. stated at 600. was repulsed.
The Sd Missouri cavalry have just returned
from successful reconnaissance southwark.
They went within Is miles of Red River. and
discovered that the enemy had changed position
since last advices On their return. they were
frequently intercepted. but cut their way through
some bodies of the enemy posted At cross roads,
evaded others, and pursued blind mountain
paths They captured with other prisoners. the
notorious Handy Lane, who boasts of having
killed over 100 Union citizens with his own
hands
Ii is stated that two thirds of Kirby Smith s
forces are preparing TO attack Little Rock; the
balance anticipating that McNeii's force will be
drawn from the army to reinforce Steele, are to
fall on Fort Smith
communication from McCurtan the Choc-
taw Chief says bis tribe is disposed for peace and
would rejoice if Cooper would have AN interview
with Mcneil
Our advanced headquarters iS at Waldron.
From this point. troops frequently push down
toward Washington and constantly annoy Price S
left flank.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are many preparations sold under The name
Bitters put up in quart bottles compounded q IN.
cheapest whisky costing from 20
per gallon, the taste disguised by cnse orcosnder seed
This cass Of Bters has caused and will oontinus 20
cause long they be ssd. hundreds die the
death q the dunkard. BY their the system j. kept
continually under the influence q alcoholic s;ulant. II
the kind. the desire for liquor created and kept
up and resui; ell the horrors attendant rp0rs
drulkard's life and death.
Tor those Who desire and triN hare a liquor bitters
publish the following receipt Get bDffie
HpQddnd's German biffeYs and NIX with three quarts
Of go06 Braadg o. Whisky. and the result III be
preparation - will ff orcl medical true
excellence Of the numerous liquor bitters fhr
market, aud sill cat much lees. iou all haze eli tbe
virtues e Ioofa1fs Bitrs n connection with a good
article Of liquor much Lose price n an these Inferior
rrepArations will cot YOU
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

Miss EMILY THoRxE-Ths lady. who made
her first debut at the Metropolitan Theater is not
the Emily Thorne that married handsome
George Jordan" but the former leading com
edenne at the Adelphi Theater in London late
manageress Mt Winter Garden and reigning star of
season at Nho's Beautiful in person, pol
ished in manners, with a laugh that cheers the
heart, and an eve that wins without seeming to
WOO admiration. her success here needs no ex-
PLANTATION. Mirih. free from mere captrap or
vulgarty, and music free from vocalistc gym
nastics are ever sure TO find their way to the
heart Of audience. especially if, "a last even
ing. the audience consist in major part OF Ia
dies 1t takes a lady to understand and appre-
ciate the accomplishments of another. The
house will be filed tonight
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
~ Hear Emily Thorne's great hymn tonight.

~ Edmund Kirke. very successful author
and very eloquent lecturer. will lecture in this
city at Masonic Hall on Wednesday Evening.
December 3D. under the auspices OF the MetropO
Titan Literary Institute
The subject of Mr. Kirkes lecture. The Poor
Whites of the South" Is a very interesting one
at tins time. Mr. Kirke from his long residence
among them. will. doubt. give a true and
faithful picture of Southern tOciety
His is the first of course of lectures TO be de
livered under the auspices of the Metropolitan
Literary Institute Miss Anna +. Dickinson
will deliver one lecture in the course during the
season. AS the proceeds will. in part, be divided
between the Soldiers Aid Society and the ludi
annapolis Benevolent Society they should interest
themselves enough to see that the lectures are
greeted bv full houses.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

IT, Wolfstenberger' great exhibition of one
hundred mirrors OF the world will be opened TO
the public, for the first time in Indianapolis. on
December "a. afternoon and evening On De
cember 80 afternoon and evening, there will also
be exhibitions. All for the benefit of the "Indi
annapolis Association" Tickets, 30 cents. Child
rem. % cents See advertisement
In regard TO this exhibition, the London Illus
trated News says:
"No work Of art exhibited in London has ever
met with the success of Woifstenberger's Cosmo
graphic Mirrors now on exhibition at Egyptian
Hall 1t is visited daily by admring thousands.
La this great painting, the most remarkable scenes
in the known world are placed upon the canvas
in pleasing contrast with each other. As work
Of artistic merit. this painting probably excels any
thing of the kind in the world
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
tE4 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. Il

tF7 IMPORTANT TO LADIES. DIR
HAKvrf's FsxALE PIrLs have never yet failed In
movns difficulties Arising rom obstruction ssoppagt
Of nstEe. or in restoring the system perfect health
when Altering from Spinal affections, Prolapsus, Utsr
the ;es. other weakness Of the Uterine Organs
TheP perfectly harmless the constitution and
may taken by the most delicate female without
Ing dis'-ess-the same time they act Ike charm by
streng spng nvigorstng and restoring the system
health condition, and by bringing the monthly pc
Rod v HI regularity, matter from what the
obstru Dion may arise. They should, however. NOT he
taken lrng the first three four months Of pregnancy
though safe any other time miscarriage would he
the ressn.
Eace boxc sains 80 pills. Price 81.
DIR. AR. ay's TREATISE Diseases of Females,
Pregnancy Miscarriage. Barrenness sterlity ReprOdsc
ton al Abuses OF Nature and emphaticay the Ladies'
Private Medical Adviser, pamphlet of g. pages sent
free any address. Six required paw postage
The ellis and book will be by mail when desired
secure sealed and prepaid. by
J. BRYAN. VI. D.. General Agent.
No. rs Cedar street. New York.
IL old by ali the principal druggists.
ToNLINsOS cox. Druggists. Agents.
sept:ss3-d&wly indianapolis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

NV YoRx, December 2l.-A letter IRON
Bealton Station, Va, TO the Philadelphia In
quirer says:
have heard report, said TO be brought in by
a contraband who recently eft Gordonsville and
succeeded in escaping to our lines. that day or
two before he left Louisiana regiment and also
the Jeff Davis legion had arrived there, and that
the rebel authorities are sending TO Gen. Lee all
the troops they collect from various points.
with the Infection OF making attack on the
Army OF the Potomac.
The Philadelphia North American Of this
morning says:
The ram Atlanta. reftted and put in order. is
likely to be only less formidable than the Iron
sides The talk at the navy yard is that she will
go down to Charleston to take the place Of the
lost Weehawken. The Atlanta il more like the
Ironsides than any of the monitors.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

~ The beautiful and versatile Miss Emily
Thorne was welcomed at the Metropolitan last
night by audience delighted than We
ever saw one before. She is an actress as well
as lovely woman. No one who has preceded
her on our boards approaches her Tonight the
Honey Moon is the principal play. Miss Emily
Thorne's genius. artistic skill and personal at
fractions will fill the house undoubtedly The
ladies ought certainly visit the theater during
Miss Thorne's engagement il for no other reason
than to testify their admiration of all that is
beautiful, graceful and great in blushing woman
hood.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

all concerned that hereafter the law ~iIl be strict
IL enforced.
Mr Brown moved 20 amend by inserting
gambling houses Amendment accepted
The resolution was lost. tie vote being ss fol-
lows:
Yeas-Messrs. Cook. Emerson. s. A. Fletcher.
Jr.. Il. A. Fletcher. Glsxier. Hsughey aud Nc.
Nabb-7
Nays -Messrs. Allen. Brown. Boar. Coburn.
Jameson, Lefever. Thompson aud Staub-e.
After the transaction of further immateri.i
business, the Council adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

A Brace or SwiNDLtRs-A couple Of fellows
calling themselves Cox and Packard. Nho gave
\ musical entertNinmett for two nights az Ma
sonic Hall. in which large number OF misses
and children of our CITY the principal vocal
ist. sloOed suddenly after their exhibition was
over. leaving their printing bills aud The rent OF
the Hall unpaid These fellows travel on their
morality, pretending 10 teach children music. in
consideration Of their giving a concert. and then
slope leaving all that trust them with the bag 10
held. IL is understood they have gone 70 Illinois,
II tbes have We hope The press there sill aid Us ia
branding them x s~indlers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22

LADIES Cloak SALE The largest and best
stock Of the season will be sold at auction AZ No
~ East Washington street. Monday and
Tuesday, the 2lst aud Oh Of December. at 10
o'clock A NJ This sale comprises a large 10,
of ladies clocks, circulars. shaws, etc. ana will
be tire one at which to get good cloak at your
own price There gill also be sale OF watches.
Ieve!ry and notions. every evening This Is The
place 10 get your holiday presents
WV II. FLArHERsToS, Auciioneer
dec2i-d2t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
Second Edition.

THE SECOND EDITION OF GAVIN 4
Hord'> Revised statutes Of Indiana ready for
delivery. Both yoiunlrs have been carefully revised
and al errors corrected There added to the frsf
volume appendix OF over hundred pages con
tanning the acts passed at hr regular and called sessions
OF The Legislature Of 1851 and the regular session Of
1853. With full index. This edition will increase
the value q the work. II viii contain all
al the laws Of the state nov in force The second
volume contains all the upon the subject. which
II refers except those % lsss and the amendments
made Al TIA; session ar. noted in the margin Of that
volume. These amended acts. however viii be found
n The Supplement.
The priee Of the present edition. printed upon clear
white paper snd well bound l. TES DOASs for the two
volumes, CT FTvE DouAHs Tor either.
The SrFrLKxES1 containing The acts OF the regular
AMI called sessions Of the Legislature Of ISL. the
regular session o. lisa. With . complete index, in
sKPrNATx VOLUME bound in leather IN the style
tbe other valanss IS also offered for sale Price Tro
DoLlAks-
Orders Tor either volume Of the Statues. ~ all. sill
receive prompt attention Address
III. BINGHAM,
BovIe-s&~u Indianapolis.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. December 81 "A special to the
n Y Post says:
Congress will adjourn by the middle of the
week for the holidays, and the draft will be post
poned till twenty days.
The Russian feet leaves for Fortress Monroe
during the week.
Mr.. Lincoln will visit the Admiral in this flag
ship on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The House Military Committee will not con-
slider the $500 Communication until after the hOli-
davS