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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Iowa County Bonds.


BY the vascillating conduct Of the
people Of Iowa County the first thing
they know q tax Of half a million
dollars will be forced upon them, all
payable in one year, or fourteen to
fifteen per cent, for the railroad bond
debt of that County. Some of the
leading folks still persist in calling
the debt Illegal fraudulent, and the
like, and the masses are thereby de-
ceived. The U. S. Supreme Court
have decided the debt legal and right;
the road was built and is performing
the excellent services promised; the
lands are greatly enhanced in value
thereby and the people, especially the
farmers, are richer by 80 to 100 per
cent. for having the railroad /; and
were they to offer their lands for sale
tomorrow they would hold them
dearer by such per cent. on account
of the very railroads which they are
refusing to pay for Property hold
ers-we mean land holders, have Il
curious way of exhibiting their hon
or and good faith at times, especially
when led by such demogogues as
seem to be Turing the people of Iowa
County into a whirlpool of bad faith
and the boidest attempt at repudia-
ton. Some years ago the farmers of
that county, feeling their poverty and
restitution for want of q railroad to
give them q market and business,
proceeded by their language and ac>
tons, their clamors and votes to au-
thorize the issue of County Bonds
by their County Supervisors to help
make such a road. The road was
made the effect was as hoped for (;
the bonds were used for the work
and then when the same people were
asked to pay the interest they went
to hiring lawyers to resist payment,
pretending that their bonds were il
legal and a fraud Good Lord, what
do such people meanl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
N. Y. City.

We have lately read small pam
phlet sent out by Tieknor u Fields,
publishers, Boston, relating to the
alarming government Of n. 7. City.
The writer, vouched for as a truthful
man, affirms that all the great Amer
Jean cities are beginning to copy the
misgoyernment Of n. Y, and as go
the cities, so go the States. 1t now
costs 40 millions to govern that ter
rible city, which amount comes out
of the vast country, IS the wholesale
and other dealers and manufacturers
of that city have to tax the 40 mil
lions on their stuffs to hold the coun-
try trade. 1t matters little if the
country trade, rather than be taxed
so hugely for the bad government of
N. Y. City, turn away therefrom and
deal at Boston and Philadelphia, as
prosperity thereby in those cities
would very soon drive them to like
destruction. Forty millions is almost
enough money to carry on the Fed
eral Government in time of peace
1t is estimated that at least three
fourths Of this vast sum is struggled
into the pockets of N. Y. City offici-
ais, and that so long as these officials
are elected there can be no reform.
The remedy is to TAX the voters en-
maSSe, fill the chief offices by appoint
mcnt, and thus force better state OF
things
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
To Tax Payers.

The Town Treasurers have gener-
ally received their tax books and are
ready to receive taxes. Fhe levy this
year is lower for State revenue than
last year and year before last; indeed
the opinion is that the legislature OF
last year did wrong in ordering q
short levy for this year, and neccssi-
tating an exceeding heavy tax for
next year. We shall see. The
County tax is some heavier this year
on account of extraordinary expenses.
At present the county is paying out
SIS, 600 each year forroads and bridges.
Formerly the county was restricted
by law from paying above $1,000 for
the like.
Within two or three years the PEG
pie Of Grant County have taxed
themselves near half a million dollars
for soldiers bountics, and quarter OF
a million more by voluntary contri-
button for the same object, besides
large sums for aiding the soldiers one
way and another. These vast out
lays arc now done with and nobody
financially crippled, but on the con
trary the financial condition Of the
masses is sounder than ever and the
public valuation increasing annually
at the rate Of half to three quarters
of q million. Such developments,
except for the official figures, would
be challenged as untruths.
The people are wisely keeping out
Of debt and making investments only
in q substantial way. They are tax
ing themselves but lightly for luXu-
ries, and not dealing in fancy figure
work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Horace Greeley,

1t is said the only money Greeley
ever made was in writing his war
history which has Melted him about
500, 900. His paper the Tribune has
been profitable at times, but not by
his management His partners are
good managers, but he often inter
teres and makes a losing business out
Of the concern. His habits of profit
gate bcnevolence keep him fat broke,
and his partners make it a rule to not
allow him to draw above his income,
at which he is often vexed. His
name and writings add vastly to the
popularity of the Tribune, otherwise
the Company would certainly dis
charge him for giving away too large
sums of his own and the partnersh D
money. Among the Office employees
be is the most popular man of the
ffrn1. ="
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

1t is understood, that Col. Calls
viii turn these supplies over to civil
Agents appointed by the Governor,
to distribute the same in the above
proportions. Tho platforms along
the Memphis and Charleston Rall-
road are groaning under the supplies,
gratuitously furnished by the Gov
eminent, as authorized by an act Of
the last Congress, to relieve the truly
destitute of this District. 1t IS
hoped it will be distributed by the
Agents with an eye single to equal
justice to the truly destitute, IRE
spective Of color, as we believe such
supplies have been issued heretofore
byCol. Calls and his Agents through
out his District.-HtmtSuilie AdD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
ESTATE OF HOLLENBACK.

In Probate, County Court, Grant County Wisconsin
In the matter Of Guardianship Of Gotrriel-Y5-IrTT-
hack, Caroline Hollenbacl 1-rrf HoIIrnlacp I'm
iloiifnoeen ahs~7,dan Hoenbach, minor heirs Of
'"istii ffoilenbach, deceased December Term Ise6
Present, Vim. MceionsHi. judge O
On reading and Ming she petition Of Martha UolIon
bach guardian Of sad minors representing among 9TH
eF things that her said wards owners in common
with other heirs Of said deceased certain real estt in
said Grant aud that it is necessary and yonld ~ 81
the best interest Of the said minors that their interest
in said real estate be sold -
- Is or9efed ana directed that the next Of kin TO said
warns, ana all others interested in said estate a,,
before the Judge Of this Court At fbn prb
ine;lstef' ~ sad county, Monday the 4th day ~
liaf = D. 1861 AZ one o'clock in the afternoon Of
Si ny, q show cause if any there sh;.4 be- why IL
prayed for in said petition: - Estate as
anu y Is further ordered that notice Of said applca
s s%a ana hearing be given to all persons interested n
sr rear estate by publishing epy u his order e,r
Gt ehs saGcessiyely, once in ZACH week in the
- t2uhty HERALD, weekly neusuaper nTinted ~
and that no sa county prior to said ay Of hearing
hearing. wv oaya Deiore SAID
Dotoa ro,..., W3I. McG0NIGAL
20 looo.--o-4 County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
RADICAL MAJORITIES.

From which it appears that this
dead party has about 100000 MAJ
jority SO far, more coming. Is not
this, Messrs. Copperheads, "about
the liveliest corpse you ever sat up
with ?" And, meanwhile, the lead
ing Democrat doctor in the West
discusses the question "ShalI the
Democraticp party live or die ?" recon-
mending a strong dose of negro suff-
rage as the only ching to save it
And the other physicians gathered
in solemn conclave round the patient,
hold up their heads in horror and
and say that would certainly kill
him l-,Y. Louis Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
DEDICATION OF MONUMENT.
Resolutions Of the Board Of Supervisors
Of Grant County, Nore0lLer session,
Il. d., 1866.

49, ~ 1870
Resolced, That the 4th day Of July
A. d. 1867, be set apart and conse-
Grated as the day most suitable to
the dedication Of said monument to
the memory OF the honored dead
whose names it bears, and whose
patriotism it will perpetuatc for all
time to come.
ReS0lUed, That an invitation be
extended to several distinguished
soldiers and speakers to be present
and participate in the ceremonies OF
said occasion-and that Messrs J. c.
Cover 5. +, elise, J. w. Seaton, Adj
olson Burr constitute a committee to
carry these resolutions into effect.
Resolced, That Henry Hurst OF
Hazel Green, John Brandon CT Smell
ser, Lieut.. John GrindIe, OF Platte
vile, DR.. Stoddart Of Jamestown,
VIM. Langbothorn Of Paris, ]. W.
Kaump of Harrison, S. L. Lewis OF
Potosi, Maj. D. &. Purman and Capt.
a. r.. Bushnell Of Lancaster, Thomas
Wier OF Liberty, Thomas Laird OF
Wingville, John Woodward of Cliff
ton, David Philips of Ellenboro,
Lieut.. A. V. Knapp of Lima, w. w.
Field of Boscobel, Capt. ID. r. Syl-
vester of Blue River, Gen. J. b.
Moore Of Muscoda, Mathew Burchard
of Fcnnimore, q. Ii. Washburn of
Millville, Capt. Harlocker Of Mt.
Hope, Capt. George Campbell Of
Woodman, Henry Morgan of Was
terstoWn, Calvin Brainard of Hick-
DRY Grove, Edward Smith OF Marion,
Capt. II, +. Young of Cassville, Lieut.,
Jesse Roberts of Beetown, Lieut..
Edward Kidd of Glen Haven, Thorn
as PrideauX of little Grant, Capt.
d. II. Riley of Patch Grove, James
Woodhouse of Tafton, and John
Throne Of Wyalusing be committee
to make such arrangements N their
several Towns and localities as may
be requisite to procure the attend
ance of the whole people of the
whole c0untry-that the glorious dag
as well as the Noble Monument may
be consecrated anew to Liberty and
free Government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
THE PEAT BEDS NEAR MILwAU-

THE PEAT BEDS NEAR MILwAU-
KEE.-A Milwaukee paper speaks OF
immense peat beds in the neighbor-
hood of that city. The peat is pro
nounced of q better quality than
that used in England for fuel where
coal is abundant. In cutting through
new street in he'upper part Of the
city, rich bed Of peat was struck
some six feet in depth. Cakes OF
this were cut out by some of the
workmen, who had used peat IN the
old country, stacked up and dried
Recently it has been used as fuel,
and has proved to be excellent, giving
out so strong q heat that it readily
took the place Of wood. Many OF
these workmon have devoted their
spare time-morning and evening
to getting out peat and some OF them
now have large stacks Of il, built up
in the shape Of hay stacks in their
yards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Good Templars' Convention.

The Second Session Of the Grant
County Good Templars' Convention
will be held, as per adjournment, at
Hazel Green, opening on Thursday,
January 10th, at ] O'Clock 7. NJ.
H. Ii. Giles, 6. W. G. r., will be
present. Lodges are entitled to one
delegate for each fifteen members in
good standing.
Delegates should be elected with
out delay and their names sent tC
NJ. A. uobbie, Hazel Green.
GEO. CLEMENTsoN,
State Deputy.
LANCASTER, Dec. 18th, 1866.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Suffrage in Columbia.

The Rill to admit all men of RIGHT
age and fair discretion to vote in the
District of Columbia has passed both
Houses of Congress and awaits the
Presidents veto, which wiz insure
its adoption by e bigger vote than
two-thirds. This insures fair trial
of suffrage to all races, no respect for
birth place, color, religion or condi-
ton, not even requiring a voter to
earn his bread. Yes, one condition
is made-that the voter has a loval
record. This will exclude some white
men, but no black ones. If the bread
condition could be adopted it would
disfranchise more whites than blacks.
moro reading men than illiterates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

NOTIFICATION CT WoUNps.-To
prevent wounds from Notifying,
sprinkle sugar on them. The Turks
wash fresh wounds with wine, and
sprinkle sugar on them. Obstinate
ulcers may be cured with sugar dis.
solved in a strong decoction of wall
nut leaves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
COMPLEMENTARY To Mr.. S. ID.

CoAPrrMENTARY To Mr.. S. d.
VMaH" MIR. S. d. Wright, the con-
sTactor and apilder of the Soldiers
Monument, having within the time
appointed in his contract ana acoor.
S.9g,ato design and specification,
e5mpleted the magnificent work, the
County Board IF Supervisors have
adopted several highly compliment
tary resolutions, which may be read
in the II ERALp This superb adver-
tisemcnt for the behetit of Mr.. Wright
was unasked for and costless, ari ng
as it did from spontaneous feeling
with oil that he is a man who most
Feiigiously respects his word and
agreement doing 5yea better than
reqnired in hisibonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

s&y-" Tie Lire Republican" is the
name ofa new paper just started at
Richland Center, Hon. l. S. Hazcltino
and J. IL. Waggonncr, editors and
proprictors. 1t has the promise Of
the public printing aud is therefore to
be the official Paper Like the o.
6erper, its insides are to be printed at
the State Journal office-therelore,
the paper is to be half homemade,
half foreign. The Legislature should
enact law to prevent such hy-biIiz.
Ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
LANCASTER, Dec. 18th, 1866.

Sey~ The Suffrage bill for the Dis
trict of Columbia got y hearing Fri
day last in the Senate-better late
than never. If it be true that the
Committee intended to report bill
with literary qualification, they
abandoned that intention, and pres
en.ed a measure more truly demo-
cratic than the one hitherto under
stood to have been adopted. They
propose to enact that all males of Il,
except paupers and persons under
guardianship, not felons nor Rebels,
being citizens, and having resided
six months in the District, shall have
a vote, without any distinction OF
color or race. That is q good bill.
Mr.. Wiley tried to restrict its grant
of suffrage by requiring that voters
otherwise qualified shall also be able
to reed and write, but, with unani-
nifty that surprises and delights us.
the Senate declared for manhood
Suffrage. The vote on Mr.. Wiley
amendment was II to 1.-The one be-
ing presumably Mr.. Wiley himself
who emulates the attitude in which
the orator drew the first Napoleon,
and stands alone, grand, gloomy, and
peculiar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
NEW FIGURING MILL.

Af,e- sparing neither time expense in order to
make irst-cass Mill, we now have the pleasure OF
announcing that il is in complete running order.
Having been able to procure the able and eff
Gent wrights in the west superintendent by the well
known mechanic and Millwrieht. Mr.. JAcoB CREAGER,
Of Lancaster our machinery has been put up after the
most approved style and we feel confident that
give entire satisfaction TO customers.
Thankful for the lbetlpatronage heretofore extend
ed 10 US We Will eHdeayor 20 merit a continuance and
large increase of the same
Buckwheat, Corn a id Feed ground on Saturdays.
KIDD BROS.
Millve. Wis Dec 10 1SG6-2S-2t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

sessed in 1855. They can now sup
port a tionrishing trade at 2luseoda
The bridge is to be wholly complet-
cd carly next year and is to unite q
large part of Richland with Grant in
bonds not perishable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

Col. JoHN B. CALLS, Superintend-
ent Bureau r. f. & A. L., District Of
Northern Alabama, has returned
from New Orleans with 798, 800 lbs.
white corn-17, 257 bu.-and %, 23S
lbs. bacon, (clear sides, for dlstribu-
ton to the destitute Of North Ala
bama, in tho following proportion:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
77'''7'l''ll77l1-l = -
A Dead Party.

A little while ago we could not
take up aJohnson paper in which
there was not q positive and conf
dent assertion that the Radical
party was virtually dead, and the
people would finish it forever in the
elections. The returns foot up in
round numbers thus
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STRAY STEERS.

TAKEN mp by the subscriber. on lands owned by him
IN the village Of Potos the 5th inst enc red 3year
od past steer smooth crop of right also one white
steer one year old past spots around the head
and one hron little dropped The owner will prove
property, pay charges and take said strays
potosi Dec. 10, 1S66-2S-4-ch'dseaton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
COLT STRAYED.

Strayed from the subscriber while he resided IA Pc
tos ABOUT the rst Of last june ycarIing past horse
colt; the colt was dark chestnut s0rrel hut in she'd
ding ms hr last spring he changed color 10 reddish
roan-that y about onehrd Of his hair became whit.
very small star = in the forehead ,,e mind foot
w1te, double name and he@,y tail viii eivo a ip.
- ioI ,ie cot or for irfosua jon THAT will lead
y ..is recovery. JOHN rRoPTMAN
2o-otS Up. q. CAssyille Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STRAY STEER.
STRAY COLTS.

Taken up by the subscriber residing in tho ,o,, -
naer', Oh lands owned by,him on or about the 4tle
oey = december 1866 dark grey horse colt wear.
hS past Win star ia the forehead and four white
feet one bay mare colt ycarling past with star In the
AoIeneal' ana one bay mare colt. yearng past with
star IN the forehead and small white stripe on end of
nose anu one sorrei Dare colt, yeariing past with
White stripe OF the face and hind feet white Tho
owner or owQers requested to prove property nav
charges and take said strays.
Waterloo. Dec. IL 1SGG 2e ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Acknowledgment for the Ben eft Of Mr..
S. D. Wright, the Contractor of Sol
liers' Monnment---andM Martin.
Resolutions by the Board of Superri-
Sors Of Grant County at their ad-
j0urned session, Dee. 10, 1866.

Whereas, Mr.. S. D. Wright OF
Whitewater Wis. has completed with
il the time and according to plans
and specifications q most magnificent
Monument to the memory Of the
soldiers of our County who fell in
battle or died from wounds or dis
ease whilst in the service Of then
country, and whereas, said Wright
has performed the work aforesaid
Y ith0ut seeking or taking any advan-
tage in quality Of work or piece q
extra work Therefore, q. s'-..~ :"
ReSolrcd, That the Grant County
Board Of Supervisors on behalf OF
themselves and the public extend to
him their sincere thanks, and on be-
halt of the family friends of tie de-
ceased goldiera their warmest favor
and friendship.
ResoIVcd, That we recommend to
other Counties Of our state, contem.
plating the erection of monument.
al memorial to their fallen heroes,
Mr.. S. ,. Wright as a reliable man
to perform such work, that so far as
we know he is upright and hoaora-
BILE in all his dealings, and will faith
fully execute and perform all con-
tracts and work which he engages
to do.
ReaoGQel, That inc people of Grant
County in thus pcrpetuating the
memory Of their Heroic Dead and
handing down their names to genor-
atoms yet unborn, have performed a
patriotic and noble act. Yet it is
but a small tribute Of respect due
to the memory of those brave mer
who gave their lives a sacrifice in
defense of universal Liberty and
Erection.
And it is hereby further
ReSolred, by the Board, that S. w
Martin Esq. of Madison, IS entitled tC
the thanks of the people Of Gram
County, tor the muster out rolls o
Grant County Conpanies-T vert
five in all-which he has obtained
from the record Of the Adgt Gents
Office in this State and which nave
been very n(e9ly printed and present
ed to this County by him.
ReSolred further, That the Chair
man Of this Board be and he is here
by authorized to cause the saiC
muster out rolls to lie neatly framed
and the same to be hung up ant
kept in the Court Room Of thi
! Ccp-tJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

GERMAN PArERs.-Tho great
North Western German papers are
the Heroid, Milwaukee, Wis, and TIE
,Stoats Zeitung, Chicago, Illinois.
These papers are able and wealthy,
and in M danger of failure. There
are not near 50 many German papers
taken as should be, but by little
coaxing the Germans will send for
one or the other of these papers, each
at $500 per year. For the Hcrold'
address w. w. Domscheko, N4l~au-
kee Wis. For the Stoats Zoitung,
address l.. Brentano, Chicago, Ills
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

LATE BLooM-On the 9th Deem
Der our attention was called to some
cabbage going to seed and in bloom
In parts Of England tho seed of this
vegetable is sown in the fall, and by
very early Spring the plants are
ready for setting out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STRAY CALVES.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by him
in the town OF Patch Grove about The 18th Of No
vemher, five spring calves three steers and two heif
ers; three red, one red ana white ana one roam The
owner requested TO prove property pay charges and
take said stiays. JOHN LEWIS.
Patch Grove, Dec. I. 1S6G-2S-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
New Advertisements.
TO TAX PAYERS.

The Tax Roll for the Town of Lancaster has been
placed in my hands for collection and the taxes can now
be paid at the store of Jacob Nathan & Sons
DAVID SCHRETNER
Lancaster, Wis, Dec. Is, 1S69-l* T. Treasurer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

nA. The other day the House Chap
lain blessed God for putting it into
the hearts OF Congress to provide at
least one place where all men may
vote under Federal laws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STEERS.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by him
in the town Of Potosi about the Of December two
yearlng steers--one white the other red They both
have slit m the right ear, and have the left egr crop
ped. The owner viii prove property, pay charges and
lake sald stra}s MICHAEL RINGELY.
put0si. Wis. Doc u AZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
Potosi, Wis Dec. 10, 1866 2
uEIFER.

Taken Up by the subscriber, on lands owned by him
in the town OF Cassvlle about the 18th November
heier supposed about years old with short
tail The owner will prove property, pay charges and
take sad stray. ID. v PERRIN
Cassyille, Dec. II, lS66-2S-4t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STRAY STEER.

Taken up hy the subscriber, on lands owned by him
IN the town OF Waterloo about the lst Of Novem-
ber 1860, one yellow red steer three years old next
spring wae star in forehead white on belly and
tip OF tail The is requested prove property
pay charges and take the same.
LEONARD MARTIN.
Potosi, Wis, Dec. b. ls66-2S-4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

n@-In Milwaukee $40 liquor Iicen
SEES were granted for 1866.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18

CROSBY & CO.
STRAY COLT.
STRAY BULL.

Taken mp by the subscriber, lands owned by him
in the town of Mingyillc the 18th of Nov 1866
twoyear old past Bull, head and neck dark with
brown spots him. slit in the left ear under bit out
OF right. The is requested to prove property
pay charges and take said stray
A. j. B0LENBAUGH
Wingyle, Dec. II 1s6G -2S-4.s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-18
STRAY STEER.

Waterloo, Dec. II, 1866. Is