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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
Reconstruction-The Proposed Con-
stitutional Amendment.

The following is the new article
proposed to be added to the consti-
tuition reported by the joint Commit
tee on Reconstruction, as modified
by the caucus of Union Senators
SECTION ! All persons born in
the United States and subject to the
jurisd elton thereof are citizens Of the
United States and of the States
wherein they reside. No State shall
make Or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities
Of citizens Of the United States, nor
shall any State deprive any person
Of life, liberty or property without
due process IF law, 0 deny to any
person within its jurisdiction the
equal p~rotectica Of the laws.
SEC ,. representatives shall be
appointed among the several States,
which may lie included within this
Union according to their respective
numbers, counting the whole num-
Der Of persons i'll each State, eXclud-
ing Indians not taxed. But when
ever in any State the elective fran
chise shall be denied to any portion
o fits male Inhabitants being citizens
OF the United States, not less than
p years Of age, or in any way abrid-
ged, except for participation in re
bellion on other crimes, the basis Of
representation ia such State shall be
reduced IN tile pro ortioh which the
number OF such male citizens shall
bear t. the whole number Of such
male citizens not less than 81 years
OF age in such State.
SEC. 3. (rhe original being STRIFE
ken ont, the allowing is proposed in
lieu Otto No person shall be Il
Senator or Representative in Con-
gress or elector Of President and
Eice-President, or hold any Office
civil or miIltary-under the United
States, or under any State, who, hav-
ing previously taken an oath rs a
member Of Congress, or officer of the
United States or as d member OF any
State Legislature, or as an executive
or judicial officer Of any State, to
support the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, shall have engaged in in
surrection or rebellion against the
same, Of given aid and comfort to
the enemies thereof but Congress
may by a vote oftwo thirds of each
House remove such disability.
SEC. 4. All obligations Of the
United States incurred in suppress
ing insuSrrection, or in defense Of the
Union, or for payment Of bounties,
or provisions incident thereto, shall
remain inviolate.
"SEc. 5. Neither the United States
nor any State shall assume or pay
any debt q obligation Incurred in
aid ofinsurrection or rebellion against
the United States, or any claim for
compensation for emancipation of
any slave, and such debts and obliga-
tious and claims shall be forever held
Illegal and void.
SEQ. 8. Congress shall have pow
er to enforce, by appropriate legisla-
ton, the provisions Of this article"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
How to Keep Eggs.

Mr.. G.. Kennedy Genelin, in lis
work entitled Poultry breeding in
a Commercial Point Of View" gives
the following directions for the
preservation Of eggs: CHOW the
most effective, simple and cconomi-
cal plan for truly preserving eggs,
or rendering them tit for patching
purposes, is to use the patent stop
pcred Tglass jars with vulcanized
Indian rabher J%oruUss ana proceed
thus:-Immediately after daily col
Letting the eggs; pat the jar in hot
water, and when throughly warm SO
as to rarity the air, place the eggs in
the jar the pointed end uppcrmost,
and pack and line with paper sha
wings or coco fibres to prevent their
breaking then close the jar before
taking it out OF the water, and it will
be found that eggs preserved by this
method will be fit for Matching
twelve months after, and hat those
intended for the breakfast table will
be as fresh as on the day when laid"
Prof. Smith, Columbia College,
said that the common way of preser-
wing eggs in the North of Europe.
and which appeared to be more
effectual than any other mode be bad
ever seen was this; The eggs are
placed in a barrel, keg, earthen jar,
or any other suitable vessel, and
then melted tallow, only just warm
enough to flow, is poured in, filing
the i%nterstices, and thus Dramatically
sealing the eggs from the air, which
appears to be all that is necessary
fot theirperfect preservation. When
wanted for use, they r easily OBJ
tanned by warming the open end Of
the vessel to soften the tallow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
Methodist Conference at New Diggings.


Mn. FDIToR:-The Primitive Meth
odist Western Annual Confidence
assembled at New Diggings, Lafay-
cite County, Wis, on Thursday, May
18th, and adjouaned on Tuesday, the
22d. Mr.. t. B. 1eekley was Presi-
dent and j. Sharpe, Secretary
There were about thirty delegates
present. The subject of amalgama-
ton with the None Episcopal Metho-
dists was introduced, but for want of
more definite information on the sub
ject nothing moro could be done than
express our sympathy with the pro-
ject.
The preachers were stationed as
follows
Rockyford-J. Y. Trenery.
Platteville-H. Lees,
ShuIlsburg-A. Warwick.
Albion-G. ~. Wells.
Mineral Point-C. Hendra.
Rose Hill--T. A. Cliff.
Racine County-T. Dale.
Dodgeville-J. Anderson.
British Hollow-W. Johnson.
Miflin--S. naw.
Hazel Greene. Dawson.
Spring Valley-T. Ripley.
Mazomanie-T. Butterwick.
Moundville-W. Wells.
Grant,. Harrison.
Pleasant View-W. Tomkins.
Jackson, Iowa-D. NUNS.
Kewaunie-J. Hewitt.
Dubuque. Sharpe.
A vote of thanks was rendered to
the friends at New Diggings for their
very kind entertainment of the Del
egates. The brethren separated for
their various fields of labor thanking
God and taking courage.
w. ToMPKINs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

personal relations of Cholera may
not be amlss here. In 1892 we were
taught to be abstinent in a certain
degree as full diet predisposed to the
disease. Experience since has
taught the opposite. We are now
led to believe that the body should
be nourished fairly during the prev.
alence OF the disease, and that
abstemlousre ss is dangerous. PEG,
pie should live in the manner they
are accustomed to live. Avoiding
abrupt changes. Continue the diet
you are accustomed to use and have
1t a highly nutritious one, avoiding
all Stops. Use all vegetables in their
season when fully ripe. Regularity
in meal hours is very essential to
good health, there never was a more
truthful saying in hygiene than the
NOTICE P%unctuality is the soul of
dinner" As a general rule, it may be
lad down that every one should pur-
sue that course of life which is con.
ducive to the most vigorous health.
Depression whether of the moral or
physical man, predisposes to disease.
" be ye temperate in All things
never was more applicable then du-
ring the prevalence of an epidemic.
The free use Of Alcoholic stimu.
lants as q preventative in cholera
has been considered by manv to
have saved them from an attack.
This however is an opin-
iol Alcoholic stimulants are not
prophylactic, and do more harm
when taken as such than possible
good. The timid and the weak re-
sort to stimulants to fortify the
courage. and labor hard to induce
themselves to believe that they have
"no fear of Cholera" While the
truly brave man possesses that
" monitor within" which brings
him face to face with danger and
death, calm and unmoved. None
but towards resort to stimulants in
eases OF emergencies and in times of
Cholera they have been used solely
to counteract =" fear" of the disease,
and in this way have been benef-
cla IN q few cases but greatly det-
rimental in those cases who were at
tackled, lessening their chances of
recovery. Fear exerts a powerful
influence over disease, its influence
IS had and should always be avoided.
We are not sure that the old allego-
ry OF Egypt or the plague, isanym0r
applicable there than here. When
the plague was ravaging over the
Earth, it is said that as it approach
ep the borders of Egypt, it there
met the good genius Of that country.
The genius plead and prayed the spir-
Il Of theoplegne to spare his people,
and he finally promised he would
take but three thousand. He enter.
ed, and soon thirty thousand had fall
len victims. AS he had done the
work, on leaving Egypt, the Genius
again met the plague, sorrowful and
in tears, u b~raiding him for not hav-
ing kept his promise. 81 have kept
my promise " replied the spirit of
the Plague. | took but three thou
sand ofyour people, and Fear took
the rest"
" Fear IS my vassal. when I frown he flies;
A hundred times in life, a coward dies"
Truly Yours,
S. A. FERRlN, Ne. D.
Montfort, June It'll,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
.JErr. DAVIS As DtcrAroR.-Qn this

JEFF. DAVIS As DtcTATOR.-Qn the
18th of August, 1861, Jeff. Davis Is
ned the following pr|oeiamaion:
Jefferson Davis. President If the
Confederate States eff America. do
issue Jhis, my proclamation and /
DO hereby order and require every
male citizen oIthe United States, ~
The age otsourtccn years and upward.
now within the Confederate states,
and adhering to the Government q
the United States and acknowledg
iug the authority of tie same. and
not being a citizen OF the C%oulcder-
ate States. to depart from the Con
Tolerate States, within forty days
from the date OF this proclamation.
And / do warn all persons above des-
oribed who shall remain within the
Confederate States after the expira-
ton Of SAID period oftorty day that
they will be treated as other enc
mics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

nay- At a sheep shearing festival
held at Medina, Ohio, on the 9Th inst,
a trial was made Of Davis Patent
Sheep Shearer. The result of the
trial is given by the committee as
follows: One sheep, time thirty
minutes, two men sheep turned ov-
or to a hand shearer to trim sheep
badly shorn fleece badly torn sheep
and wool badly cut and the shearer
severely if not mortally wounded,
and turned over to the attending sur
Qeon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

ee~A Western merchant, on his
way to New York, fell in with a lady
on the Lake Shore road, who ingra-
tiated herself into his affections until
they became very confidential. She
got possession Of his baggage checks,
Gust to take care ofthem, youknow,'
left him at Buffalo, and ordered the
baggage to be sent after her by the
next train to Rochester. The last
seen of the merchant, he was follow
ing his trunks to Rochester, in a
c nsiderably excited frame Of mind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

A Den oFTHIEvEs.-A family nam
ed Beebe, consisting OF six adults and
several children, have been arrested
at east Mitchell, Iowa, for burglary
and murder in New York last year.
The Beebes kept a hotel in Mitchell,
and it was discovered, after their ar
rest, that they were the parties who
robbed the National Bank st Usage,
some time since. Part of the money
was recovered, and the accused were
taken to New York on a requisition
from Gov. Fenton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
Business Directory.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

post Office address, Lancaster, Wis.,
County Judgc-WN. McGoSTGAL.
Tr~easurer-S4MTEL MOORE.
Sherif-WM. II. elise.
Clerk Of Board OF Supervisors-SAxrEL r. elise.
CLERK OF Circuit Court. w. BLAsDISG.
Register Of Deeds-JosEPH BOOK.
Superintendent Of Schools-D. GRAY PURE4s.
District Attorney-G. c. HAzgLToN. p. O.-BoscoLel.
County Surveyor-JosEPn ALLIN. p. O-New Califo
in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
The Oshkosh & Mississippi Road.

The board of directors of this com
pany are earnestly at work attend
ing to the preliminary business Of
this company, and arranging for bull
ding the road between Oshkosh and
Dubuque, yin this city. They are
NOW rising means for making the sur
vey, which they expect to commence
next week, in Grant county. The
several towns along the line are ex-
pected to subscribe one share to the
stock Of the company, as they are
authorized to DO by law. This will
entitle them to a survey through
their town. The survey being com
pletcd, the most direct and feasible
route will be adopted, and the line es-
tablished. The most energetic efforts
will then be made to build the road.
The construction of no contemplated
road IN the west, is more demanded
by commercial interests than this,
and we believe that few, in the whole
country, would be better paying
roads. 1t il attracting a great deal
Of attention from men rho build rail-
roads, aud we feel q strong hope that
the day is close at hand when il will
DC constructesl.-P Portage Register.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

n-The Dubuque Iowa Herald,
Of June 9Th, says: The potato bugs
have again made their annual APP
pearance in the counties west of us,
and bid fair to demolish the potato
crop entirely. All attempts to- des
troy these noxious insects by the use
of lime have proved fruitless."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
syThe Denver Reqlster saw that

gs~Thc Denver Register says that
three men were struck by lightning
on the oath, and two Of them killed.
Their names were Robert Thomson,
formerly Of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, aged
y years, and George Dolphin aged
50 years, from Wisconsin. The third
person was badly burned, but not
seriously injured. His hat and pants
were literally torn to shreds. The
Re7,stcr adds, this is the first occur
rcuco Of death by lightning in this
County since 1861, at which time
several persons were Killed in Nevada
city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

STRAWBERRY JELLY.-Take straw
berries when fully ripe, strain, and
to each pint of juice add a pint OF
Che hest refined sugar.
Boil briskiy, skimmjng when
necessary, for ten or fifteen minutes,
or until it will jelly, which may be
known by dropping III 3 little cold
water. lie done. it will fall to the
bottom in a mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

karThe Richland Observer says
potato bugs have made their APP
pearance in large numbers on the
Vines II that county. Itrecommends
sprinkling pnlverizcd eopperas as an
effectual remedy,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
The Traitor Breckin1idge.

The Richmond Times, noticing the
report that Judge U~nderwood's jury
had tound an indictment against
John c. Breckenridge, uses the fol-
language respecting him
I'VE doubt if, saving and excepting
General Lee, there is a single Con
ftderate leader more endeared to the
hearts Of the Southern people than
John G. breckenridge. There is
scarcely one whose influence for good
among them won't. be greater III
these troubious times. His life has
been devoted 70 his country, and Of
him that great lawyer and good man,
Chief Justice fancy, once said he
never know a purer public man.
Those qualities OF heart and soul that
excited the admiration OF and called
forth the rem .rk from Judge fancy (,
are Well known, and fud resi- onse
in Andrew Johnson. It's this fact
which oXcites the approximations Of
the Radicals and renders them c!a-
morous for his outIawrv and exile.
They we'll know that in John G.
Breckenridge the President would
find i fast friend and firm supporter
in the Wise and states mauhke policy
he is pursuing for the restoration OF
the country"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
EAnother new Lonnet is ont

T Another new tonnet is out =
a common white handkerchief passed
over the TOP Of the head aud tied
under the throat, with a wreath of
roses in the shape Of a horse shoe on
the top. so.says Nine. Demorest for
May.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

STRAWBERRY JAM.-For every
pound Of strawberries take three
quarters of q pound of sugar. The
Berries should be mashed in preserv-
ing kettle, and the sugar thoroughly
mixed with them. Boil from twenty
minutes to half an hour, stirring
constantly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

sea~ The Arkansas Free Press, pub
lished at Van Buren,. announces the
death ofJoHN Ross, for thirty years
past the PRINCIPAL Chief of Tao Gner-
Ckees. He Was tar advanced in life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

la FoHNEY calls the Washington
Union .TonSsoN Club Governor
RANDALL's bread and butter brigade"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

~AUCTIONEER.

:. Netmore begs 20 announce TO The Public that he
will be glad 10 receive orders for the sale. bv auction. Of
all descriptions e property throughout the County, at
the lowest possible rates, orders sent TO him at Patch
Grove will be punctually attended TO.
Patch Grove, Feb. -, I865-3Stfs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
MANSION HOUSE.
he SOTO HOUSE, GALENA.
HOLMES Il BALDWIN. pronrieto,..

Having recently become proprietors OF the above we'll
known House. @e have made such arrangements rs will
enable Us to furnish accommodation that are unsty1as-
sed by those Of any Houseia the west.
GsIena, Nov. 4, IsGl-tE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

EgIn Pennsylvania they have a
threshing machine which becomes u
~hay-cutter on reversing the teeth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

sa~Thc cutter most parts of the
earth are supposed to be those where
there-are the most women.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
G. ABRAHAM.
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN.

LNAI+OIIO IHlSIIIAN.
having permanently located at Patch Grove. Grant
County, Wis, would respectfully announce for the ben.
en- q te numerous aiients that are daily ceiling on
him from different b.rts Of the country for medical a..
slsiance- that he may be tound at his Office on Tuesday.
ana saturday afternoon of each week, for consultation
and medical aid IL all the various chronic diseases that
the human family are subject to. Having practiced the
Eclectic system for fourteen years with unsurpassed
success he fiattors himself that he cannot fail to give
general sal sfaction. r52-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
DENTISTS.
DENTAL NOTICE.

J|AnH VIII.
DR.. W. II. DEFFENBACHER will visit Lancaster
professionally, from the 18Th . June to the LIST of July
also during the month OF February 1867.
Rs-Rooms at the MANSION HOUSE.
Office at Platteyille over KemIefs Store, where 7 car
be found every day during the year, except when absent
at Lancaster.
have reduced my prices from % to 80 per cent, M.
king them the same as previous 10 the war.
W. II. DEF ENBACHER.
Platteville, June I'd, 1S66.-52tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

MIXING PoTAroEs.-We met with
a farmer last week, whom we know
to be successful in his agricultural
operations but who has some notions
OF bis own about farming. Amosg
other, things, he says he always gets
a better crop of potatoes whon no
mixes together several kinds. lie
says tIat IT you take the several
kinds and plant them separately on
the same piece, and then plant anoth-
or similar with them mixed, that
the latter viii be a larger crop than
than The former. The idea was new
to is. Can any Of our potato Iaisers
tell us about it. We thought it at
first ouly a within, but as he always
hasgooiju luck wedid like toIethim
off without an Investigation. What
think you brother2-uain Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19

II. r. CHESEBRO,
Having been appointed Constable by the Town Boar
Of Lancaster, Is ready to do all kinds If business ia Ia
way Of serving Processes, &c; also collecting done wit
3romptness and despatch. Also as a licensed Auction
gel he stan s ready at All times when called upon. t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1866-06-19
A UCTIONEER.

"a
The subscriber, residing at paairio du Chen. holds a
Government License, empowering him to scllat Auction
In Grant County aud neighboring counties. His terms
will lie "a tlst bounds. WILLIAM CLACK.
paairie du Chen, Wis, oct. 8, 1s63.-l7-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-04-26
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
JACKSON Miss.


April 81, 1861
The attention OF the members Of the
Boards Of County Police is hereby di.
rs0ied 10 he following extract from
! An Act
To provide for the support Of wounded
and disabled Soldiers, and for the sup
port and education Of INDECENT children
of deceased soldiers. and the relief of in
digent families of this State. Approved,
November 81, 1865 \
SEC 8. Be il .further enacted, That il
shall be the duty of the members of the
boards of county police, to return list
'of disabled Confederate or State soldiers,
residing within their respective beats,
who are destitute Of the means Of sup
port, on or before the first day Of March
next, and the assistance required by
each Of said persons, which said reports
shall be fled 10 The probate clerks Office,
a copy of hch shall be Immediately flied
by said clerk in the Office Of the Aud
itor OF Public Accounts, and shall con
slitute the basis for pro rata distribution
of the fund provided for in the first sec.
ton Of this act. for Che present fiscal
year Providsd that said fund shall be
used by the boards Of county police. for
the support of INDECENT families Of their
respective counties, if, in their opinion.
The neces>iti,s shall require it for the
present year ;aad provided JutLer, that
this act shall not apply to pauptrs who
are now provided for By Law,
About the a5.h Feb, uary last. a copy
of.the above act was mailed by the Au-
di'nr ~ the President OF the Board Of
Police Of the various cnunlies Of the
State. Up to this da'e, | am informed
that reports from ouly six counties have
been made to the Auditor Of Public
accounts.
The second section Of The above act
provides that the Auditor shall make the
distribution within twenty days after the
fiscal year, annually. The fiscal year
closes annually on The 3o'h Of April. It
is confidently expected that nearly sky
thousand dollars will be in the Stale
treasury by the lst Of May nexl to he
distributed under said &C. II is my de-
sire that the same shall be distributed
according 10 the intention Of the act, and
urge upon the Boards Of Police Of the
different counties the necessity Of making
returns to the Auditor by the 1T day Of
May next, 10 order that the distribution
may be made.
BENZ. ]. HUMPHREYS.
Gov. Of Mississippi.