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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Liabilities of Town and County Treas
urarg

At the late term OF Richland Co.
ercnlt court, in certain case where
q town treasurer had been robbed OF
public money in his hands, he refu-
sing to make good the deficiency.
suit was had against him and his
bondsmen. 1t matters not about
any better statement of the case, as
we only alludc to it in view of giving
the information contained in the de-
cision.
The court, Hon. J. T. Mills presi-
ding, used the following words in
charging the jury
In reference to the claim you
cannot allow it. The Treasurer no
doubt lost the money, but the law
holds him responsible for it, other
wise fraudulent officers might pro-
cure themselves to be robbed and di~
vide with their confederates and
then get credit with tee town as de-
lnQuent officers. A great public pol
icy requires that persons having pub
nc money in their hands should be
liable for the whole Private funds
are protected by the vigilance of in.
terested owners; but public funds
can only be secure by holding the
fiscal agent liable although thieves
may break through and steal The
town treasurer is regarded as debt
or for the moneys collected by him,
or rather. as an insurer, and must
pay over to the town all moneys or
taxes he has collected"
The decision will Of course mate
rally change some of the opinions
entertained by people, especially of
bondsmen, as to the liability of
officers for whom they stand as secu-
rites. The reverse of what Judge
Mills decided has usually been held.
We have often heard it said, " if a
treasurer use reasonable diligence
and care to have the public money
kept safe, the public must be the los
er IN case some thief break through
and steal" But it now appears the
reverse is true, and we cannot see
but justly 50.
We suppose however, were county
or town board to authorize their
treasurer to lock up the public mons
ely in particular safe, or deposit the
same with a particular bank or per-
son, and burglar or thief should
break such safe on waylay and -
the holder, in such case the treas lr1r
could not be holden.
The decision will cause lots of re-
sponsible men to hesitate at least be-
fore accepting the position of col
leetor and money holder, especially
when the fees are such as to amount
to 10 pay at all for liabilities, but
only for services.
At present the Grant County
Treasurer is held to Bonds in the
sum of 100000. He gets but 81.
800 for performing all the duties and
holding the money. And as the art
OF burglary has progressed with 9TH
er arts, and become SO perfect that
no safe can resist the manipulations
ofsburglary, it is of course safer to
hold money outside than within the
best iron safes. County and Town
Boards might therefore prefer to di-
rect that no public money be kept in
any safe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Colonel st. Legar Grenfel.

The Florida House Of Representa-
tives has adopted a report and reso-
buttons upon the case of Colenel
George st. Leger Grenfel, Liouten-
ant in the British Army, who volun-
tecred for the Confederate cause, and.
subsequently, was placed on the staff
or Generals Bragg and Lee. Owing
to "a misunderstanding with the Con,
tcGerate War Department, he resig-
ned and subsequently, while hunt
ing on the prairies of Illinois, was ar
rested and tried by military COM
mission, for conspiring to release
Confederate prisoners at Camp Doug
las, and to burn Chicago. He was
sentenced to death, but the sent
enee was committed to imprisonment
for life at the Dry Torthgas in Flor.
ids, where he now is. The commit.
tec say that the charges are utterly
groundless, and the Colonel is a vic
tim to perjury. They say that there
arc about FIVE hundred prisoners now
at Dry Tortugas.-Baltimore Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

nS- From the Warren Sentinel we
learn that the southern Wisconsin
Railroad, for some years stopping at
Monroe, will doubtless very soon be
continued to Warren, Ills, a distance
Of p miles, where it will fuse into
the Illinois Central. Galena appears
to favor the arrangement. Origin
ally it WAS designed for this road to
be continued through Greene.
Lafayette and Grant counties to
Dunlieth, a distance of 60 miles.
But, except Tor having an independ-
ent road, The same objects may be ac-
complished at less distance and ex-
pense by running to Warren. War
rem, by means OF this road, will Sc
cure competing grain market at
Milwaukee, aud the lumber trade.
1T will make Warren a railroad cen
Ter, and will very largely enhance
the value OF real estate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Southern Chivalry.

Yesterday a little affair occurred
here which came very nearly resulting
IN duel between two distinguished
Southern gentlemen. Itseems about
noon, yesterday, DR.. Sidney, of Miss
issippi, member Of the Southern
Radical Republican Association here,
while walking through the Capitol
grounds, was met by one Judge
Abel of the same State. Abel differs
from Sidney in politics, and saluted
him with, "here you are, you d-n
renegade Southernef." Sidney with
out replying, Immediately knocked
down Abel. Here the scene ended
until evening, when Abel sent a
challenge to Sidney to meet him and
settle the matter by fighting a duel.
The challenge was accepted, and
Gel. Fish of New Orleans was Sc
lected as Sidney's second and the
! fight arranged to come off, without
unnecessary delay, on the Virginia
side of the Potomac. To- day, how
ever, friends interfered, and the
thing was settled without q resort
to, arms. 1t is stated that Judge
Abel wrote note Of apology, stat
ing that he only intended a little
pleasantly in his remark to DR.. Sid
ncy. The affair has created no little
excitement among the friends of the
parties here Washington cores
pondence Of the NeW York Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
w COL Growers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10
A large delegation of wool grow
ers had protracted Interview with
Secretary MCCULLOUGH, and it is
understood that he and Commissions
er Wells have both opposed any adj
ditional duty on wool. The grow
ers assured the Secretary that I'M
less something was done to protect
them against the present unjust tar
if they would be obliged to give up
the business. The House bill of last
session is all the protection they re-
Quire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Chicago Market.

Friday December 81.
There was generally a frmer feel
ing In the Provision market to-day.
There was considerable inquiry for
Mess Pork for immediate delivery,
to fill maturing contracts, and as the
amount offering is light, the market
advanced 25M50c, recovering the de-
cline of yestorday-though at the
advanced figures buyers were slow
to follow. We note sales of 400
brls at S17.75M18.00 cash, and $500
seller January. Extra Prime Pork
was in moderate request, with sales
of 600 brls at $500 cash and seller
January. In Green Meats there was
more activity, with stronger mar
ket. Liberal sales were made at
8sM83c for hams from slaughtered
and Sc from Dressed Hogs, and sac
for Shoulders. Cumberlands sold to
the extent of $50 bxs at Sc seller
January. Lard was dull, with sales
of 10 cts. old at lie cash. Prime
new steam is nominal at 11Ic. Grease
sold to the extent Of rs brls, light
brown at &c.
There was d good demand for
Dressed Hogs, both by packers and
shippers, and the mar ket advanced
100 15c, with sales at $625M700-
closing at S6.65(06.80 for good lots.
The unfavorable advices from New
York caused dull and heavy feeling
in Corn, and the market declined
1a2c. We note transactions TO the
extent of $4,000 bu at 773M793c for
No. 2, 75@77c for No. 2, and 58(a6Oc
for New Shelled. Closing quiet at
78c for No. l.
Beef cattle were in fair demand to-
day, and steady AZ previous rates.
Sales embrace 1,455 head taken
principally shippers and city butch
ers, at 3.50M7.123, for inferior mixed
lots of choice Christmas stock. The
receipts were 800 head. The mark
ct closes quiet, with 1000 head nu-
sold.
The market for live Hogs was
active, and, owing to the sudden
falling off in the receipts, prices ex-
perienced an advance OF 10M15c on
the closing rates OF yesterday. Pack
ers took about 1900 head, chiefly
at 5.25M5S5 for common to prime
Hogs. The receipts to day were, Z
600 head. The market closes strong
at 5.25W6.00 for common to extra.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

A DUBUQUE CATHOLIC PRIEST
TURNED PROTESTANT A remarkable
event took place last night at the
Clark st. NJ j.. Church, where a
prayer meeting was being held by
the members of the congregation
During the course of the proceedings,
a Roman Catholic Priest-Rev.
Father Kenney, of Dubuque-arose
and formally renowned his faith in
presence Of the congregation. Faith
er Kenney, has officiated for several
years past at Dubuque. Serious
doubts, as to the efficacy Of the
Roman Catholic faith in saving souls,
have for some time agitated his
mind, and he finally determined to
adopt the Protestant creed. He
stated his reasons for so doing to
the meeting, and produced creden-
tials from the Bishop and clergy
regarding his character which were
entirely satisfactory Chicago IrI-
bune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
SPEAKER.-The GAINESVILLE Gazette

SPEAKER-The GAINESVILLE Gazette
thinks Hon. Hammer Robbins, OF
Grant, would discharge the duties OF
speaker with ability, but as Grant
County men have held that position
for three years in succession, it were
right that the position be held by
some other than Mr. Robbins.
We suppose the issue at the cleo.
ton Of Speaker will be railroad mo-
nopoly and anti.monopoly railroad
monopoly, and it is said Thomas Of
Crawford and Cameron of La Crosse
will be the ones to represent the OPP
posing issues-the former rs the rail
road candidate, though We had Judged
Thomas the other way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Hon. W. w. Field on the Profits of Pub
lie Highway and Railroad Building by
Taxation.


On the first page of the HERALD
will be found an article by Mr.. Field,
of Boscobel, which we feel sure every
property holder in Grant county
may read with profit.
The writer seems to have made o
study Of the subjects he treats of i;
and being man Of good ability and
foretbought his views .shothd be duly
considered. lie seems to have taken
d wide look out over Grant County,
and from such view to have Judged
intelIigently and accurately what the
people should do to make themselves
rich and happy. Mr. Field would
set all the wheels in motion which
Nature bestowed upon our section of
country. He would anticipate the
work Of a generation by doing at
once what may have to lay undone
for an age, unless such men as be
kindly lead and secure for the present
population all the wealth that devel-
opment can bring forth. That by
taxing the present six millions basis
of Grant county three to four per
cent. for making railroads the basis
would thereupOn enlarge to ten mil
lions if not greatly above that in
crease may be proven any day by
just going to places receiving the
benefits Of railroads and making in
quiry what was tho land valuation
before, what since. the railroad came
through. We affirm that the whole
tarm land property from Milwaukee
to Prairie du Chen has risen 100 per
cent. and in some places 200 or 800
per cent. since the railroad was
made and on account Of that work.
The farms are there to prove it and
tho records. The north lobe Of
Grant Caunty has been made all it is
since and on account Of the railroad, |
leaving the villages out of the &C
count, and not counting the north
west part because situated in the
river trade bounds. We have no
doubt at all the farm lands in the
southeast towns, including Hazel
Green, jamestown and Smclser, have
doubled in value on account of a
railroad coming so near them as six
to 20 miles. And were the railroad
which holds them up to stop running
for good from any cause, there would
doubtless be 100 per cent. Of fall
in the value Of all real property in
trade bounds, farnl innde, city and
village.
And these are some of the reasons
taken into account by Mr.. Field for
his artielerecommending the people Of
Grant County to go to work taxing
themselves lightly every year two,
three or four years for building a
couple of railroads. lie thinks our
water powers, timber forests, quar-
ries, mines, &c, all these unimproved
but certain to yield immense treas
ure if developed, also offer rich in
ducements for this generation to
go it while they are young; and
then when old have fortunes in hand
emitting them to the respect Of the
next generation. He exhibits com
mendable bravery in offering and
discussing such great plans, espe-
cially when popularity and applause
rather attach 10 those who hang on
at the tail Of the animal we'll describ-
ed by the word, d0oAtLe.
We expect others to respond to
this subject over their names, and
that some good may come Of it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
WASHINGTON. December IS.
SENATOR TRUMBULL's SPEECH.

SENATOR TKUMBULL bPEECH.
The speech made this morning by
Senator Trumbull, in presenting tho
great Louisiana petition asking on
gress to give that state republican
form of Government, attracted
marked attention from the full Sen
ate, and is conceded by that body to
be the best and most noticeable
speech Of the session thus far. He
claimed that Congress had complete
power in the premises, and took
strong grounds in favor of setting
aside the disloyal and oppressive
State Governments now existing in
the South.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

G-g They have some charming
specimens Of meekness and 'loyalty'i
in Texas. The Chr stan C0mpani6n.
published at Jefferson, in that State,
says: 1--WE believe in the Bible as
it is and the Constitution of the
United States us it was. Our fight,
if we must fight, is against the Rad.
icals and the Devil" Again "Who
is SO base a coward that he will not
again unsheath his sword in defence
Of constitutional liberty Shall the
fanatical Radicals usurp tho vestige
of the glorious Constitution be-
queathed to us by our fathers p
Veteran soldiers, TO the 'front.' March
to your tents, 0 Israel Imminent
danger surrounds US. ORGANIZED or
ganize
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

seA-A New York despatch states
on the authority of the Herdld, that
Hon. Ben Wood won a hundred and
forty thousand dollars of Hon. John
Morrisey, at faro. on Wednesday
night. Ii this is true, Ben has made
good some former losses. Meantime,
It matters little to the Democratic
party which one of its distinguished
leaders has this sum in his pocket
it is all in the family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
The Church Militant.

The Rector Of the Episcopal church
at Appleton, hires a column in the
Crescent for one year in which he is to
say what he pleases, original or Sc
lected, upon religious or denomina
tional subjects. This is a new idea
on the part of the clergy, but a feas-
IDLE and altogether sensible one. If
man believes his religious opinions
are correct and Of any value to mans
kind, be should adopt the most sure
and speedy method of matchmaking
the public mind with them, and the
advantages afforded by the press for
this purpose is selfevident. A cler-
gyman is well satisfied if his congre-
CATION average three or four hundred,
and in the great majority of instanc-
es, they do not average one half that
number while if he put his best
thoughts into compact and forcible
style, and published them in some
newspaper, he would reach an audi
ence of from one to twenty thousand.
Another poiut would be gained by
this practice which is not unimpor-
tant. He would reach a class of
readers that neither go to hear him
preach on Sunday. nor read the re
ligious periodicals of his denomina-
tion-a very desirable thing to do
Those that are whole need not phys
ician, but such as are sick.
1t is a wonder religious teachers
have not adopted this method of
reaching the people before.-Janes-
viAe Gaeette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
ACCIDENT TO ONE LEGGED VErr

ACCIDENT TO ONE LEGGED VETRR-
ANS Two veteran soldiers at the
Soldiers Home, in Chicago, who had
each lost leg in the service, were
going up stairs one evening last
week, and bad reached the fourth
story, when one of them lost his
balance and fell over the railing. As
he tell he grasped his comrade, and
both plunged down the whole dis
lance to the floor Both were seri-
Dusty injured, but both will probably
recover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

ra-The bill to appoint the 18th OF
March as the day OF meeting for the
XLth Congress and each Congress
succeeding, passed the House by a
vote of l37 to 30. 1t provides, also.
that the act OF making appropria>
tons for civil expenses shall be so
amended that no member of the
Congress next proceeding shall have
mileage paid him for fabulous travel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
rea- The recent mission of Genera

Genp The recent mission of General
Sherman, accompanied by Minister
L. D. Campbell, to the Juarez Gov
ernment of Mexico, has caused good
deal Of uneasy feeling among those
who think that President Johnson
would like nothing better than to in
yolve us in a foreign war for the pur-
pose Of putting down the opposition
to has domestic policy. These en-
voys, at any rate, have not yet
brought US into trouble Instead of
landing in Mexico, and hunting up
Juarez, they have returned to New
Orleans in the steamer which took
them from New York. Exactly what
this means nobody seems to know
Mexican affairs are in state of mex
tricable confusion. The only certain
thing is that the French troops are
to be withdrawn as soon as possible,
when Mexico will relapse into the
hands Of her native ngreasers.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
no FARMERS x TRANSFERS.

just the thing it is sure TO lock the wheels every
time the Wagon crowds the least particle upon the ea
4ou can haul hay wood rails lumber ANYTHING else
without interfering with tie working of the Break.
All mechanics, who have examined Benefits Break
say that it is better break than Sheldons which was
exhibited at the County Fair.
Town and individual rights in Grant County for sale
ny J. WILSON, Jr.
Z'-u Cassville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
STRAY HEIFER.

Taken up by the subscriber residing in the town Of
Paris lands owned by him, about the 1Ith of
December 1906 one red heer one year old past white
back behind hips. The owner is requested TO
prove property pay charges and take said stray
BENJAMIN SIIINOE,
DlcKErvILLE Dec. %. Is6e.-2a-4t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

s9rA Jewish rabbi, NJ. Frank by
name, died in Vienna recently, aged
108 years. His bearing was perfect,
he read without spectacles, and took
long walks up to the last week OF his
life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
aa- Postmaster General r

aA- Postmaster General Randall
favors the scheme of constructing
and working the telegraph lines as
part Of the postal facilities of the
country. There is, evidently, dis
position on the part of Congress to
take charge of the wires.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
SEED WHEAT & OATS FOR SALE.

have on hand lot Of Rio Grande Wheat of good
quality which Will sell 70 those wishikg for seed at
the market price II called Tor soon Also few hun
Also lot Of the Dutch Black Oats which yield larger
an are 81 lbs heavier to the bushel the white
Oats L. X. BINGHAM
~ Dac % 1860
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
Fairplay, Dec. Il, lsee.-2o-4t.
STRAY BULLS.
COLT STRAYED.

Strayed from the subscriber residing cue-fourth of
milo south OF Furpay, in jamestown about the 18th Of
June, one two-year old past horse colt light bay ono
white Lind foot and few white hairs in forehead and
few white hairs in forehead and short back. Anyone
giving me information where they may be found will
receive the above reward
GEORGE LIDDELI.
FairnlaY. Wiz Dec u 1SfG-26-4t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
STRAY STEER.
STRAY HEIFER.

Takea up by the subscriber, ON lands owned bv him
IN the town Of jaime stOwn, about the 10th of December
twoyear old red and white Heifer the horns corae in
towards the head. The owner is requested to prove
property pay charges and take said stray.
GEORGE LIDDELL
nirr.lnr n, = Gee ona
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
STRAY STEER.
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.

In Probate. Grant County Court
In the matter of the sale of the real estate of Sade
Hammends, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by and pursuance
of order of license made in said matter the 2Ist
day of May, A. ID. 1866, by the County Court of
said county the undersigned Rachel Hammonds Admin
fsrax with the will annexed of the estate of said do
ceased, will on Tuesday the 18th day of January A.
ID. 1861 at O'Clock in the afternoon of said dsy at
the Courthouse in Lancaster county aforesaid, offer
for sale al Public yendue the following described Land
to wit
Lot eight (s) Block nineteen 40 in Brindeys Add-
tiSn to the village OF Boscobel in Grant county Wis
Terms of Sae-Cash
RACHEL HAMMONDS
Administrative
Dated at Lancaster. this 20th day o Dec leGG os 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25

A. DTLGER.
GROCER, BAKER, AND PROVISION DEALER.
keeps on hand all kinds of
SUGARS, TEAS, CoFFEES, CONFECTIONERY
BREAD PIES, CAKES,
vision and Confectionery Storo
always keep good article of Kerosene OH.
Also good article of Cider Vinegar and Cider will be
kept always on hand.
buy for Cash and sell small profit for cash only
9s- All persons owing me are requested TO pay me
before New Years Day | want to square up nv
books. Ny capital is small md cannot keen mn NV
stack unles l am promptly paid.
A. DILGER
Lancaster, Wis, Dec. 90 1s66.-6m+
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-12-25
New Advertisements.


BOOKS FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale at two thirds Bookse-
lers prices, about
500 VOLUMES READING BOOKS
Including loo Histories,
400 Bound Magazines,
Balance substantial reading books upon all of
useful subjects.
In the catalogue many Books not to be found
on the shelves of book stores
j. C. COVER.
Lancaster, Wis, Dec. 81 1s66.-tf
STEERS STRAYED.
Srayed from the subscriber since harvest time three
steeis described follows 2year old dark red one
dark red yeariing, one yearling almost white all
have hole R left and two Sits in the part
Of the right ear. liberal reward Will given for their
return to me or for information so that may find
then.
Address VIII u. GROOM
Cassyiile, Wis.
Cassvllc Wis., Dec 241sG6-29-4t-*
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-29
Passengers Arrived.

FROM LIVERPOOL AND QUzENSTOWN-In steamship Mss
Mr. aud Mrs r. Mckay Mr. Mrs h. Murray and sIvt
Master, Cha-s and Misses msrths and Mary Murray mIa
M.rv W.rda Edward Bonn Charles Wesenberg John e. SANTA
Os1 Ransbotiom WIN. Bedford Ane ana 6l IN es'esaass
FROM SAVANNAIl-ln Steamship san selytdor-hiss Ens
Bait Master C. Bait IT. Farley and baby Mrs 81 Sweeney Mrs q
A Wright Mi,- H. {. foot Mrs Diboru, Mrs Gibson mia
l. Skinnar d. Irooa,e lady and child hn Ia
poye Doyle Jas Doyle E Doyle C. " Noos and sSJ' n,s
ton. sisor A. b. -uith B. c. Mitchell W. " Ls'snd
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A. Apfel o. r. Knox = A. Williams J. M. Thon Jsc0
sou NJ Qusntock Henry smith. H. D. smith Bass O. o.r
vim n CARRIER NJ MsInyr-. Col H. De-oe, M hoeo~sy'
NJ @. Ebich A. H. Champo-. Lissnsr A Gsmm; byree
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FROM CHARLESTON eam'hP ssIasosC D. Blsas ~,
Me. r. DIETRICH Mrs r. Wright Csrt j. H. Wszin1 md lad{
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