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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

DEATH or 4 Prominent Elk EDI-
ToR.-The Chicago papers announce
the death at Minneapolis on the 2lst.
by consumption, of Mr.. J. l.. SCRIPTS,
Postmaster of Chicago under Presi
dent LINCoLN's administration, and
for many years editor Of the Chicago
Tribune. lie was connected with
that paper from 1913 to September,
1882, when he started the Demo-
cratic Press with 1t. Gov. Boss. 90
ing back into the Tribune when the
two papers were consolidated in 1858,
and retaining an interest in that pa
per till this spring. He was an able
editor AID a gentleman Of the high
est and most cstimable character
and purest principles, and was warm
Is esteemed by all who knew him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

sea- The Fort Atkinson Herald re
ports that in suit in Jefferson Conn-
ty Circuit Court, a verdict Of $4,000
was recovered by the administrator
Of Francis L. Bishop against the G.
and N. w. Railroad Company, as
damage for killing the deccased's lit
tie girl IL years of age at that place
in March, 1865, in consequence Of
not stopping at the station sufficient
time for her to get off the train, re
sulting in throwing her between the
cars crushing her to death Instantly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

Es-Tho Platteville (La) Express
states that a box was recently ship
ped from Baton Rouge to Radical
merchant in Plattoville, which turn
ed out 70 be an Internal machine, so
fixed q to explode when opened
Fortunately the merchant, suspecting
q trap, opened The box at the bottom
instead of the top, and disclosed the
apparatus without injury. Its origin
will be searched for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09
PROFESSOR IN THE NORMAL SouooI

PROFESSOR IN THE NORMAL SoHooI..
We are glad to learn that Mr. j.
Wernh, for the past three years prin-
cipal OF the Second Ward public
school in Milwaukee, has been APP
pointed to chair in the new State
Normal School at Platteville. The
appointment is an exceIlentone Mr..
" ernli is a German, received a
thorough education in Prussia, is
very familiar with its Normal School
system, was very efficient County
Superintendent il Waupaca county,
and has proved himself p most com
petent teacher in Milwaukee.-,State
.fouJ9Jaf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

u.s. The Head Center Fenian 0
Jefferson County, Wis, is the regu-
lar Union Candidate for Treasurer
Of that County, and he thinks the
Union Party will have majority
this fail for The first time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09
"My Policy" And Our National
Securities.

The following correspondence APP
pears in the Philadelphia Press to-
day
LANCASTER, Sept. 18.-To Hon.
Thad. Stevens: Dear Sir; AS the
question has frequently been asked
of me what effect the success Of the
Presidents policy Of reconstruction
would have upon our national securi-
ties, | would like to have your views
upon the subject If it would not be
trespassing too much upon your time.
Yours, Very respectfully,
JOHN GEIGER.
Sept 21,-Goiger, Esq.-Dcar Sir :
In answer to your inquiry, what cf-
feet the success Of the Presidents
views will have upon the National
securities ! am Of opinion that its
effect would be very injurious. The
President contends that the body OF
men acting as a Congress has no
constitutional power and can do no
valid acts in the atsence of the ex-
Guided States.
The Congress that authorized the
war debt and laid the internal duties
to pay it was composed Of precisely
the same number OF representatives,
from the same States, as the present
If it should be decided that Congress
had no constitutional rights, the
) 20s, 7-20s and legal tender groom
backs will have been issued without
authority and will be worthless
Whether they would ever be redeem
ed would depend upon what the
President would consider conStitu-
tional Congress, after the admission
Of the rebel representatives. when
the condition OF the debts ct both
bolligerents would be considered.
Yours truly,
(Signed) THApEus STEVENS.
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Business Directory.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

post Office address, Lancaster. Wis)
County Judge-WM. McGoNIGAL,
Treasnrer-SAMrEL MOORE.
Sherin-WM. ii. elise.
Clerk Of Board Of Superyisors-SAMuEI f. elise.
Sleik OF Circuit Court. w. BLASDING
Re gister Of Deeds-JosEPH Book
Superintendent OF Schools-D. GRAY pURMAS
District Attofney-G. c. HAzELToN p O.-DnsoabeI
County lyeyor-JosGPH ALLEN, p o.-New Califo
Ma
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

ges GIN. GUSTAV, who rode in
railroad car with the President from
Washington to Springfield, has been
appointed Brevet Major General in
the regular army. Ills usefulness in
that brilliant raid has been speedily
rewarded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

SIR MORTON PETo.-Sir Morton
Peto, the English financior and rail
road man, has again come to grief
At a meeting Of the shareholders
and bondhoIders of the London,
Chatham and Dover Railroad, it was
stated that there had oeen an over
issue Of the Company's bonds to the
extent Of CPS, 900 equal to nearly
one third Of the whole sum authori-
zed The Directors all declared that
they knew nothing about it, and cal
Ted on their contractor, Sir NJ Peto,
TO explain. Sir. NJ. Pcto acl1nowl-
edged that he had been instrumental
il thus disposing Of documents which
wore in their nature really as fraudu-
lent rs forgery but said that if be
had not done so he and the Compa-
ny must have both stopped together
which both have done since. OF
course the affair excited great dissat,
islaction. especially among tho hold
ers OF the worthless bonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

sSg~A horticultural Club is to be
at Iancsville-=thc people
there having beheld the splendid sue
cess and impros ements in fruits in
all parts Of the State, and exhibited
at the Fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09
The use Of tie Atlantic cable

oeg~Tho use Of The Atlantic cable
n eqnalizing transaction between
london and New York i nowhere
better shown than il the great bust.
ness now being loac in United States
bonds and the turning Of the tide Of
gold bacb, upon che United States.
Several millions il bonds are being
purchased and shipped weekly upon
orders per cable, and it Is rot an I'M
common thing 70 have orders for
bords oonntermandcd By the
Ocean Telegraph when just On the
eve of being shipped in which event
the bonds arc usually thrown imme-
diatcly upon tho market and resold-
the parties ordering the bonds being
charged with whatever loss may be
sustained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

aA. The name of George Robinson,
of Maine, the soldier who saved the
life of Mr.. Seward on the night OF
the assassination Of President Lin
coin, appears among the list otiNicc
Presidents of the ptttsburg conven~
ton. But the Secretary is now in
boon fellowship with the men who .
year and a half ago sought his life,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

Eeg~ There were over LOO sheep
killed by dogs last year in Green
Co, Wis, or to the value Of $4,000.
In that county the dog law is doubt
less unpopular and not enforced
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

na- Henry J. Raymond declines .
Congressional nomination. His let
ter betrays the regrets Of man who
has deserted his early love, aud his
jealousy at witnessing the admiration
everywhere bestowed upon what was
once his own.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09

Feg~ Yankee Robinson, received
baby African elephant by the steam
ship Eoru,sia last week. Tie infant
il only thirty eight inches high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-10-09
I LICENSED AUCTIONEER,

s Wetiqure begs - announce to thQ Public that lie
will he glad "a reeive orders Ter the sale ny auction Of
all descriptions Il prope4ty throughout tie ceauiy, 1T
tie lowest possible rates, orders sent h5ta Patch
Grove will he puurtuaily astended T..
Patch Grove Feb. q, lS65-36-tE.&
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GEO. WALKER,

NOTARY PUBLIC AND LICENSED CLAIM AGENT
British Hoioo, Grant County, His.
"ii attend to perfcctng all kinds of legal documents
conveyances &c, and prosecuting Claims against the
United states for Bounty, Pensions and other dues
O. Applications made direct with the Department
Charges reasonable and male according law 4I.lf
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Interesting from Mexico.
French Troops Taking up
Arms for the Empire.
National Bank Statement
Late AdVices by the Cable.
-NEWS RY CARLE

BERLIN, Friday 21st.-The Kin,
has issued aidecfee of r. amnesty IA
sundry offences.
PARIS, 21st.-The Emperor is a
Barritz. g3 -faIa11-I
DRESDEN, 21st.-Peace has bee,
concluded between Prussia and Sax
wi Vienna, 21st.LAu4strifa a has sent /.
Charge de Affairs to Berlin, who viii
represent the Government, till a Min.
ister is appointed ! aA >
LIVERPOOL, 21st. = The cotton
market is quite active to-day, and
prices have advanced,4ds per pound
The sales were 10000 bales. Middling
Uplands are quoted at 13E. The
breadstuffs market is unchanged.
Mixed Western corn, 27s. Cd. Beef
advanced Is. Cd. per cwt. Pork is in
active; Bacon and cheese are each
slightly lower. Z - S = 3 q
LONDON, Sept. 21.-No change in in
the money market. Consols closed
at 84f for money; U. S. 5-2O's 724 /;
Erie 48; I. C. 73i. IL as5l. -
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 22-Noon.-The
steamship Persia, which sails from
here at noon for New York, takes out
SOD, ,OG0 in gold on American account.
Quite number of Fenians were
arrested here to-day. s
Arms and munitions of war. sup
posed to belong to the brotherhood.
were also found secreted in various
parts of the city, and were promptly
seized. ..'...... .l-.-.''. -.
PARIS, Sept. PIT is said that the
Empress Eugene will shortly repair
to her home 10 condole with the Holy
Father. s,s,. s,,.,.f, :. - bsr -.- ~
There is an apparently well ground
ed rumor that M. Lavallette will re-
tain the French foreign office.
DRESDEN, Sept. 22.-The Gazette
to-day in an editorial says:
The announcement of conclusion
of peace between Prussia and Saxony
was premature. It admits, however.
that good progress is being made in
that direction.
FRANKFORT -oN-THE-MAIN, Sep. %.
"A memorial is being extensively
signed for the independence of Frank
fort. ~
VIENNA, Sept. 22.-Duke Albrecht
has been made COMMANDMENTS Chief
of the Austrian army.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 22.-Cotton open
ed to-day less firm. Middling Up
lands are quoted at 131d. Estimated
sales to-day 1900 bales. The mar
ket for breadstuffs is frmer.
LONDON Sept. %. The money
market is quiet and steady. Consols |
opened at 89l; American securities
are quoted at the opening: Erie 49;
Illinois Central 78a; 572O's 724
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 22.-The Off
GERS of the Sind colored Infantry as
sert that the regiment was very peace
ably mustered out yesterday; how
ever, quite a riotous spirit is mani
tested among the negroes in the city,
which is owing chiefly to the dishand-
ment of the S1st and SIND colored In
fantry, who have just been paid off,
and are giving themselves up to drink
and carousal. The city is we'll guard
ed, and no outbreak is looked for.
Thirty five cab drivers were arrested
for violating city ordinance, by max
ing regular stand in negro locality
to secure the patronage of the negroes
recently paid off.
1t is said on authority of Col. Ed
mondson, who has been in confidence
of Gov. Wells, that he has determined
to support the reconstruction policy of
President johnson.
Cotton, firm; sales of $50 bales of
low middling, at 34c936. Receipts
of 400 bales.
New York exchange at par.
Gold, 143.
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himself, and instantly expired. Du-
noni'c xuou11 - --AI

himself, and instantly expired. Du.
mani's wound is considered mortal.
There is no truth in the statement that
thepayment of bounties, provided fol
by the last Congress, has been stopped
On the contrary the Secretary of Wa1
In letter, stated that he instructed
the Paymaster General to commence
payment at once. The Treasury De-
partment is prepared to furnish. on
demand, any money that may be re-
qulred for the purpose.
The President has appointed An
drew L. McReynoldr, District Attor-
ney for the western District of Mich-
llgan, and Jacob p. Heese Marshal
for the District of California.
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-The new
race track at Fordham, known as
Jerome Park, is to be inaugurated on
Tuesday, The track is reported to be
in fine order and everything promises
fine sport. The horses are working
splendidly.
The Union Telegraph Company
have opened telegraph Office here, for
the accommodation of the Press and
public, while the races continue.
New YORK, Sept. 22.-The steam
ship Prussia, which arrived here last
evening, from Southampton 4th,
brings S2,6O8, 844 francs and $50, ,875 in
specie.
Hon; c. Murphy has been nomi-
mated for Congress in the Second Dis
trlct (Kings County, by the Demo-
Gratis.
The steamer Herman departed for
Europe with 81 900 in treasure.
Seven cases of cholera and three
deaths are reported in the city to-day.
and IN Brooklyn six fatal cases OF
cholera are reported, and eight from
dysentery. -
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-It is un.
derstood that the President has de.
cided that, in consequence of the
pressure of public business, he.will be
hereafter obliged to decline receiving
any committees or delegations whose
principal object is to present, pro-
grammes for removals or appoint
ments to Office. All such business
must be referred to the, appropriate
Departments of the Government for
attention. q
{ WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-By War
Department General Order No. N,
the headquarters of the Department
OF the Tennessee, is transferred from
Nashville to Louisville, Kentucky.
- James r. Hood, of Tennessee, well
known in the political circles of Ten
nessee, was to-day commissioned Sec
retary of the Territory of Colorado,
As an evidence of the continued
Improvement in Secretary Stewards
health, it may be stated that he this
afternoon paid visit to the Presi-
dent.
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FROM CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 22.-The steamer
Gen. Buell., !, of the. Cincinnati and
louisville NJ; il Line, was boarded al
Warsaw, 'Kel lucky, night before last
by two or + ree hundred men, who
forcibly seized Mr.. Ferris, United
States Mail Agent, and took him
ashore. Ferris was Provost Marshal
at Warsaw during. the war; and was
instrumental in the execution of two
guerrillas by order of General Bur
bridge. ir aAa +. Doe b
The Gazette and Commercial say he
was arrested without warrant, while
the Enquirer afirms that true bill
had been found against him by the
murder.
The rain for the present is is over. ,
The weather this morning is clear
and cold. All the smaller rivers and
creeks are subsiding.
The. different railroad, companies
are very active in repairing damages.
and will be in full operation in few
days. .6ngH am0H ri0 8iig2
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EYANSvlIIE IND, MONDAY SEPTEMBER "a 1885,

until after dark, from which Batter
came in without his driver, who was
found near the half mile pole with his
skull broken. There are suspicious
of foul play, and Cooley's driver is un-
der arrest. The name of Buffers
name is McKeever. He.is still alive
this A. NJ, but his recovery is doubt
full.
CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-McKeever. the
driver of Butler, died this afternoon
from injuries received at the driving
park last evening. There is no doubt
death resulted of foul play. A board,
the end of which was covered with
blood, was found near where the BODY
lay. 1t is surmised that he was knock
ed from his seat with thi Hweapona by
some persons interested in the sue
cess of Cooley.
The affair is subject of considera-
ton In all circles to-day.
No other arrests except the driver
Of Cooley, have been made.
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FROM CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 23.-The delega-
ton of Southern loyalists arrived yes
terday afternoon A formal reception
took place last night in Court Street
Market space, where the delegation
was welcomed by Mr.. A. T. Perry,
Chairman of the Meeting. Speeches
were made by Col. Branscomb, of
Missouri, Gen. Thomas, of Gov.
Brownlow's Staff, Mr.. Howler, of
Tennessee, and Mr.. Griffith, of Ga.
A Louisville dispatch to the Enqui-
rer says that DR.. Ferris, mail agent on
the steamer General Buell., arrived
there yesterday, and was delivered to
the United States Court on charge of
murder. @
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST: LOUIS, Sept. 23.-The total
mum ber of deaths from cholera in this
city last week was POP. -~
The Radicals of the Ninth District
nominated George W. Anderson for
reelection to Congress.
The Conservatives in the Second
District nominated Judge Bay for
Congress.
George Francis Train announces
himself IS an independent candidate
for Congress in Nebraska. 97l
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regulations from the War Department.
of September 10Th. 1866"

regulations from the War Department
OF September 10th, 1866"
Applications of heirs, &c. for all
claims of deceased soldiers, and appli-
cations for bounties of every class ac-
cruing to colored soldiers, living OF
dead, must be made direct to the
Second Auditor of the Treasury, and
not to the Paymaster General.
National Bank circulation to the
amount of 1868, ,410 was issued during
the week by the Acting Comctroller
OF the Currency.
The total circulation of National
Banks is now $292,21472O.
The securities held by the United
States Treasury today Amounted as
follows: For circulation 1892, ,O65. 800;
for public deposit, S38, ,709, 500; total,
$370,775, 300.
The following statement exhibits
the amount of funds in the cash
vaults of the Treasury Department at
the close of Saturdays business:
United States notes legal tender
So, 100000 National Bank notes
$220,5O7 fractional currency. $3.50
573; gold, 1892, 659; silver. 81. $50:
three-cent coin, $3.50; cents. $46O2
total, $10,739,689. The amount of
fractional currency printed during the
week was 1892, 600. The shipments
made during the same period amount
ed to $408,O77.a The redemption divi-
sion of the Treasury Department can
celled mutilated fractional currency
to the amount of $443, 300.
The Assistant Commissioner of
Freedmen's Affairs in Louisiana, in
his report to the Commissioner, C states
that many complaints come to him
from Louisiana and Texas of viola
tlOns of agreements made by the white
people with the freedmen. These
cases, he finds, are where the freed
men had made agreements that were
not sanctioned by the Bureau. The
General says il is yet difficult. to con-
troll these eases. The manner of pro
ceeding at present in the courts ofl
Justice is for the negro to bring his
suit, which is generally supported by |
legro evidence. 'sunr s-a5loiaa ii bHa I'D
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. ga Sa-
lem, Oregon, dispatch last night says.
the House passed the constitutional
amendment, ayes %, nays 22. ~
The Hill contested election case
has been decided in favor of two sit
ing Union members.
The steamer Sierra Nevada, from
Columbia river, brings $85,5OO in
treasure.
The Board of Harbor Commission
ers adopted plan to construct set
OF walls for the protection of part of
the San Francisco harbor at cost of
nearly 81 100000.
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FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22.-E. G.
Knight has been nominated by the
Republicans for Congress in the First
District.
John f. Pension, merchant in
the West India trade, died suddenly
last night of cholera at his residence
near this city.
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M. VERNoN. Inlv 1a ia.

Editors Of the Journal.
crease announce nae as candidate to rep
resent this District in the next Congress.
believe in the immediate and uncon-
d1tlonaI restoration of the seeded States
TO the Union, as the only remedy to re-
store peace and prosperity to the country
am opposed to any further tinkering
with the Constitution, until all the States
are in their proper places and fairy repre-
septed. JOHN PITCHER.
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FROM CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-At the trotting
match yesterday between Cooley and
Butler, the first two heats were.wo
by the former; the, next two by But
Ter. The excitement before the fifth
heat was intense, and considerable i'll
feeling was displayed by the drivers.
The start for the last heat was DELAYED
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FROM LONG BRANCH.

LONG BRANCH, N. J., Septem-
Der p. "A fire broke out in the
north wing of the Harwood House
at three o'clock this morning, and in
short time it was completely de-
stroyed. The fire is believed to have
been the work of an incendiary.
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FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, Sept. 23.-A late Mobile
Times says that collision occurred
on the Mobile & Ohio railroad. be-
tween De Soto and Quitman, result
ing in the death of seven persons.
wounding seventeen, and destruction
Of two locomotives and several cars.
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ToRoNTo, G. W., Sept. 22.-The
Bank of Upper Canada, issued cir
cuiar to-day notifying parties entered
that depositors will be paid in notes
of the Bank, and the bank will receive
payment for discounted notes in bills
of the bank. Bills of suspended
banks are selling at sixty to eighty
cents on the dollar.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CORONER

/ am an independent candidate for the
once luce, OF 81 coroner OF Xanderburgh County.
auI1 u JOHN BISCHMAN
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10 go FROM LOUISVILLE! iaiiF
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 13.-Seven deaths
from cholera yesterday Two to-day !;
the number is not reported. -
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Northwestern Mutual Life In.
suranCe Company 4t
> OF MILWAUKEE,

Cash ASSETS, July 1st, 1866. 81 ,25O, 900
The greatest success of any Life Company
ever organized.
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DOLICIES ISSUED IN THE ABOVE
- weIl-known Companies and all losses
promptly adjusted and paid at this Office
w. A. PAGE & CO., Agents.
No. South Water Street.
aulS oIy Evansville, Ind
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II, however, by any rash or reckless act
OF ours this country shall be involved in a
desolating civil war, then the sooner the
curtain OF oblivion is thrown over the
present exciting and terrible chapter in
our history as a nation, the better for us in
the eyes of posterity.