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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
Curious Case of Retribution.

A curious case of retribution took
place the other day at country seat
near Gratz, in Austria. The proprie
tor OF this country -seat, Baron
Prangen, had, in 1849, been colonel
IN the Austrian army, and chief OF
the military police at Verona. In
that position he had displayed OK,
traordinary cruelty, and had re-
peatedly inflicted severe corporal
punishment on prominent ladies of
the Italian aristocracy. Among 9TH
er Instances, he caused the punish>
ment OF the cerges to be administered
to the young Countess of Rovina,
who had been arrested for conceal>
ing a young relative of hers, a men,
Der OF the revolutionary party. The
sentence was carried into execution
with unheard of brutality. The
countess was stripped almost naked,
tied to a bench in front of the mil
itary barracks, and whipped I'M
mercifully by three Croots, in the
presence of a large crowd of ieering
soldiers. The poor lady was almost
crazy with shame and Indignation at
this infamous outrage; ,and the speedy
death Of her husband, an officer in
the Sandman army, brought about
her death few months after the hor.
rible scene in front of the barracks of
Verona. She left a young son, two
years of age. When the boy grew
up, and heard of the cruel fate of his
mother, he made solemn vow to
avenge her. A few weeks ago he
repaired to Baron Prangen's country
seat and struck him several times in
the face, in the presence of a number
OF witnesses, for the purpose Of com.
polling him to challenge him. The
challenge was sent, and the young
Italian had the choice of weapons
lie chose Turkish sabres, in the use
of which be had, by long practice,
acquired particular skill. When the
duel took place, the Italian told the
Austrian who be was, attacked him
furiously with the formidable sabre,
and hacked him almost to pieces
The authorities only heard of the
horrible affair after all was over.
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, A WONDERFUL BoY.-ChicIgo has
its Sea Serpents; Milwaukee has its
Wild man of the Woods, but it has
been left to St. Louis to eclipse either
A St. Louis correspondent Of the
Chicago journal states that a family
resides in that city consisting of hus>
band, wife, and three children. The
oldest child, boy of ten years of age
has never seen a well day, and pos
sesses the extraordinary power of
appearing in three or four places at
one and the same time. He has been
seen in two States and been in bath
ing, and yet was all the time lying on
his couch at home, unable to rise,
with his mother watching him.
These facts and many more are YOU
ehed for by unimpeacnable wit,
nesses." His ubiquity is represents
ed to be involuntary, and when in
that state, is seized with violent
spasms. Instances of a similar ma
ture are said to be recorded by diff.
erent writer's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

s0rGeorge Peabody has lately
given $4,000 each to the Peabody and
Holton high schools at Danyers,
Mass, the income of which is to be
used for giving medals and prizes to
the pupils.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
A Transformation Scene.

George Alfred Townsend has been
to Newport, and among other things
which he saw and write about,is this:
Here is a bathing scene that struck
me yesterday-A lady, all dressed
in azure, even to her boots, which
were of the SEINE etherial hue; likes
wise her parasol; her gloves, her lit
tie flat tanchon ola hat; and the on
" relief to this rare uniformity was
the golden chignon of hair hat ap>
pcared as if it might be the reservoir
81 all this azure dye. She had the
pretty walk aud the stylish manner
Of the New York belle, and coming
down the sand trippingly, she looks
ed only more real than those French
autographs we see Of superbly shap-
ed, dead~ripe ladies, peach tinted,
and with the clean cut feet of sea
birds. This creature disappeared. |
waited with guilty anxiety for her
appearance from the sentry box of a
| bathing house Merciful Pan | What
is this A low set, bald headed
bear-footed apparition, rugged out in
blood rcd smocll and breaches. with
green veins around the arm pits and
down the breast, and green belt
like sea>weed bisecting her like an
| insect deJeH.
The nightmare Of the auto ia .fe
went straight down the beach into
the sea, as il to meet the anthropopa-
gi, and | stole to the bathing box
down by The rear side and looked in
There hung little skirt and Jack ct
OF azure; little azure boots with azure
strings were set coquettishly in the
sand the little hat, like Leaf, was
dangling from a nail land ball OF
golden hair as big as pumpkin
swung freely from beam. could
account for the diminished hight OF
my lady now She bad been decap
itated. Directly, all elasped by her
wet disappearing garb. 80 that the
roundness Of youth was bali come
back she re>entered the box. OF
coarse | had qnittedit In five min
ntes an azlre syiph, fit Tor Thetis
herself, came daintily out upon the
sand, golden bali and ALL thought
| Ovid, OF the Davenport brothers
would have hard time to beat this
motamorphosis.
Ig United States Senator Ben.
Wade made speech at Portsmouth
on the 24th He said that though
I kentucky had elected full dclega-
ton Of rebels to Congress, not one
| devil Of them will be admitted to
seats, and they ought to be content il
their devilish necks are spared lie
asked the meeting if any Of them ever
knew colcred man who was a trai>
| tor. or a Democrat who was not a
traitor, at least in practice. He con-
timed Now they talk II taxing
| United States bonds. WheG a man
talks that way, look il his face and
you will see a Penitentialy bird. /
wouldn't trust such a MIN in my
sheep pasture after dark"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
( ESSE BROOKS.

NOTARY PUBLIC, TAFToN, WISCONSIN.
Agent for War Claims and Rountes Land Conyeyanc
will prepare ana acknowledge Deeds and other legal
papers Real and Personal Estate Agent All sorts Of
blanks kept on hand for any business.
Collections promptly made aud paid, Revenue
Stamps always hand.
Tafton. April Sd, IS61.-43-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

RIA young man named James
Harding, living near Saranac, Mich,
dislocated his jaw while yawning so
that it fell on bis neck. A physician
was called IN who set it in its proper
place, but it fell down three times,
and fiually had to be securely tied up
to keep il IN position. This is an aw-
full warning to August ehurh-goers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
NEW BOARDING HOUSE.

Nsthans old store has heed rented up for board
ing House and Grocery Store and is prepared t.
keep Boarders. Meals prepared al all hours,
JOHN W00LSTEN HOLM
Laneaster, January S, lse0-tf,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

eSrA boy nineteen years old has
been sentenced to State Prison for
lie, in New York, for murder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
GEO. WALKER,

rotary PUBLIC AND LICENSED CLAIM AGENT
British Hoilow GRIN. COUNTY, WIS
WA attend to perectng all kinds Of legal documents
,vhVcyAnces, &C. and prosecuting Claims against the
United states tor bounty, Pensions and other dues
- @S-Appicatons made direct with the Department
Charges reasonable and made according to law A;.f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
DIR. J. 3. CORY,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.

FAiCu bNONE Y, W4SCONSlN
DR.. Cory keeps on hand general assortment of med
itine= and prepared put up prescriptions with ac
eurney and promptness for cash Office adjoining Col
lers boot store vl0-6-t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

EE George Bancroft, tie historian,
has been confirmed as Minister to Vi
emma.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
PHYSICIANS.
j. MERRITT,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,

FENNiNoRE, GRANT COUNTY. WISCONSIN,
hr Merritt has IoGdelin Fcnniuare and viii practice
his profession june 10 'tI-an*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
a Washington Story.

Mr.. Gay senior, Of the National
Hotel, ashiongton, bears quite =
resemblance to the late Gen. Cass,
upon which is told a good story:
4 stranger who supposed that he
knew Mr.. Gay well, put up at the
National. Since this house has be-
come a crack hotel at the Capital, it
is quite full all the time, and the new
conner was necessarily for the first
night sent to the upper floor to sleep.
Coming down stairs in the morning
a little cross, he met Gen. Cass there.
who bad fine suite of rooms in the
ball. He stepped up to him and
said:
an not stand it You have put
me at the top Of the house. | must
have room somewhere else, lower
down"
Gen. Cass interposed nervously:
'SSir, you are mistaken in the person
age; you are addressing Gen. Cass, OF
Michigan
Stranger, confusodly. "Beg your
pardon. General, thought il was my
old friend Gay. Beg thousand
pardons, sir All a mistake-all a
mistake | assure you.
The general passed out of the
building, but soon returned but as
luck would have it, the stranger met
him full in the face again, but in an.
other position. This time he was
sure be had met Mr.. Gay, for the
Senator from Michigan he knew had
Just gone out. So the stranger step
ped boldly up, slapped the General
Familiarity on the shoulder, exclaim-
ing:
"By heaven, Gay, I've got a rich
joke TO relate. ] met old Cass M
stairs just now thought it was you,
and began to cursing him about my
room.
Gen. Cass, with emphasis, "Well
young man. you have met old Cass
again"
Stranger sloped, and he has moi
been heard of since.
IMMORTALITY IN ENGEAND.-YhC
Cicaveiand Herald has the following
IRON London:
1t is fearful the quantity Of liquor
consumed here by the women. Take
a stroll up Oxford street, about Soho
square, or IN the vicinity of Totten
ham Court road, Of a Saturday even,
ing. Why, erybody is drunk Up
per end OF Edgeware road is in on,
blaze-iights from Gin Palaces. Talk
about morality-Franee is a paradise
TO England. Statistics show thai
France takes the lead over both Eng.
land and Scotland in morals. Will,
everybody in the State talks about
the immortality Of France, in the frs,
place, it is confined strictly to Paris
and more open, while in England it il
confined to the whole island.
Another reform meeting il Hyd,
Park to-night, just to show govern,
ment they don't intend to be driver
to Primrose Hill to hold their gath
erings. They are firm and vii
eventually get what they call thsi
rights. | don't know what they ar,
unless double ration of beer"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
HOUSE.


MIS- MARY HYDE 4 SONS, rropriet-rs
Thankful for the Gathering patronage heretofore ex
tended "a the MANSION gave notice thar the House
viii Ice we'll kept ~ heretofore by the subscribers,
The Stable on the premises is Of the best in III
country MARY HYDE SONS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
G RAPKE, NJ. D.,

An Experienced German Physician,
late ofthe Army has located ia Lancaster, and will
practice his Profession
c,ll this residence, in dwelling at northwest corner
OF NGrsey.
Lancaster April Goth, 1867 Assn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10
pATCH GROVE WIS
HOTELS.
CARRIER HOUSE

CARRIER HOUSE,
Wis AVENUE. R0SrORrI WIS
4 CARRIER, Proprietor.
Meal, provided before Car time and Patron. ss.is.as
with Baggage. Promptness and no deisys ~ III,
Carrier House. Nabiug attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

sT This line just makes it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
The Inv of a,iheI

we see 1t stated that the editors in
Wisconsin are taking steps to petition
'ne Legislature to pass a libel law for
'na' State, which will contain some
p0'li's OF marked Importance. First IL
asked that the proceedings of public
"ee'inss shall be deemed privileged
matter just as the proceedings OF
.Ouf's are, and that the responsibility
wi any hbels occurring in the reports
'" such meetings shall rest exclusively
"''u The persons uttering the same;
e'Ond that plaintiffs in libel cases shall
F'S The taxable costs, and q reasonable
''Ofney's fee, in all cases where they
~ not secure verdict equal in amount
"'ae costs of Court; third, that if the
Jury shall believe that the matter CON-
f'aned of was published in good faith,
'Of good purpose, without malice and
upon reasonable presumption of its
ruth, they shall find for the defendant
Provided that the Court may in its
~seretion require the defendant to pub
"Sa statement ofthe facts, as ascertain.
ca upon the trial"
:. II is very properly suggested that ed.
.'ofs or reporters should exercise some
aa prudence in making up their reports Of
s10ic meetings, but 1t would certainly
wrong to make q publisher answer
" assaults upon the regulations OF
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
The pennsylvania Election

The Pennsylvania Radical Conven-
ton, which met at Williamsport OH the
A,,h inst. nominated Honorable II. W.
WILLIAMS, of Allegheny county, as theil
candidate for Supreme Judge. He was
eho.eu on tue ninth ballot, after a
snirited contest, in which, as usual with
that party, the Radicals were compelled
10 abandon all the competent men "fOl
the sake Of harmony" 1t was feared al
one time that the nomination of PEAR.
NS mi sht render Judge SHARswoOD's
success somewhat uncertain. All dan
e,r from that source is now passed, aud
Il m. Democrats will only do as much
for themselves as the Radicals in put
ting forward an inferior candidate have
done for them, their triumph will not
be donbtfRl.
1t seems that the Republicans OF
PENNSYLVANIA are afraid 10 commit
themselves fairly to negro suffrage
Like the representatives of that party
in West Virginia, they are too prudent
and cowardly to endorse the doctrine
when its application at home is sought
The PittsLurg Commercial says:
Previous to adjournment, Mr.. New
lin, of Philadelphia, offered a resOlu'
ton in favor of universal suffrage. The
Chairman of the Convention referred il
10 the committee on Resolutions.
Mr. Mcpherson, of Adams, Chairman
Of the committee on Resolutions, said il
would hc attached to the platform mex
Year.
BY next year," it is presumed. th'
people will be educated up to the prop
er standard and then there will be n
danger, but for the present they de
cline. What sublime devotion to prin
ciple! D.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28

heavy set; dark brown'hair; no whiskers,
and slight mustache. He had been
absent from the shop for one day. Mr..
Mclaughlin last saw him at six o'clock
last evening. As far as he knew, Tut
was an honest and peaceable man. He
was somewhat intoxicated during the
evening, previous to the murder.
Charles Sidley had worked for Mr.. Ay-
lard for two months. Hewas q mar
ried man, and formerly resided in
Buffalo.
At this writing-eleven o'clock A. NJ.
Coroner Schenck is investigating the
case, at the Court House.
The murder seems to have been pecu-
liarly ferociOus and brutal.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
each other committed by political an

each other committed by political an
tagonists.
Ths,second opposition of the. Wis
consia editors is designed TO avert the
very evil which the authors of the libel
law that was debated at the last ses-
sion of our legislature designed to
bring upon the community.
They ask for such legislation as shall
prevent the institution of libel suits
merely to vex the defendants, and put
them to heavy expense. 1t is well
stated that "as the law now stands, an
editor, however caIsful and conscien-
tious, may be kept n not water from
one years end to tie other by suits
brought by pennies and characterl ess
vagabonds who have no cause of action,
but who may be persuaded by penniless
and characterless shyters to bring them
"on shares" There are plenty Of such
cases occurring every year, and it is
time they were stoppet,
The third proposition is regarded as
the most important o. all. We learn
that it is set forth iHSalmost the exact
words of charge to auEnglish jury by
the Lord Chief Justice in the case OF
HUNTER rs. SHARPE. /, 1t seems that
"HUNTER, the gallopine consumption
doctor, sued SHARPE, the publisher of
the Pail Mall Gazette, for calling him u
quack, and charging him with having
attempted to commit rap. The Lord
Chief Justice charged the jury that if
they believed the defendaE was moved
by considerations of the !ublic good,
and not by malice towards ihe plaintiff,
and that he had reasonable ground for
believing that what he PUBLISHED was
true, they should find nominal damages.
The jury brought in a verdict of one
farthing damages, that being the small
est amountfbsy could award under the
law. The POSTS and attorneys fees,
however, amounted to a round sum,
which the publisher was obligel to pay,
Notwithstanding lie had rend.red the
British public a lasting servic. by ex-
posing quack who was imposing upon
the ignorant and unwary, taking their
money away from them and iajuring
their lungs"
The action of the Wisconsin pyblish-
ers is regarded as very proper an just
They ask. for no security agains the
results of personal enmity or theil own
negligence. Compliance with he'll
wishes will prejudice no good ase.
while it will put stop to unnecessary
suits.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
Sheridan,s lnsolencc

The conceited popinjay who acts as
military ruler for Louisiana, has reason
to be thankful that his Commander in
Chief is not man of that stern severi-
~ which distinguished another An
DREW of whom history speaks. SHERI-
DAMS recent dispatch to General GRANT
is We presume, one of the most insolent
productions of which military history
preserves any record. The President
send, him, through the Adjutant Cen
eral, a telegram giving certain direc-
tOnS of conditional nature. The dis
tinguished martial blackguard-who
owes his fape to his own irrepressible
lmpudence and to the apple brandy
that turned EARLY's arrangements up
side down on that October day in 81
not only refuses to obey his orders, but
dispatches to another person that be
could not act because he did not wish
10 Incur the Large expense" and then
prates of new issues coming in at the
eleventh hour" charges the Law Officer
Of the Government with "opening
broad macadamized road for
perjury and fraud to travel on" ard
Impeaches the head of the army by al
leglng that he is in "bitter antagonism"
10 the law he is sworn to execute, and
Engaged in executing. 81 regret
Avs the disgusting egotist, "that l
should have to differ with the Presi'
dent As au exchange remarks, "It is
70 be regretted that there is not man
10 the Presidential chair of sufficient
p0sltiveness and pluck to enforce dis
eipllne among the officers Of the army
Hom General Grant down. If the Pres
Hent will not command the respect of
'AOse who are officially bound and
sworn to support and obey him, but will
'amely submit to their impertinence, be
ueed not be surprised if he falls low
uO"h IN the estimation of the people.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
Tobacco-Crop Prospects mud Culture

Tobacco Crop Prospects md Culture.
The accounts which come in from va
rious parts of the country lead to the
conclusion that the tobacco crop this
year will be very light as compared
with former years. There are several
reasons for this. Nothing like the
amount was planted that has been be-
fore. Owing to the bountiful crops Of
the last few years and the quantities
boarded up during the continuance of
high prices, the stock has become very
large, and circumstances did not seem to
warrant extensive cultivation. In
many sections where large crops have
been put in they do not seem to have
done as we'll as usual. In Missouri, the
planters complain that the cold wealth
er has killed nearly all their plants.
Accounts from Kentucky represent that
but small quantities have been planted.
The reports from North Carolina are far
from encouraging. In three leading
counties the plants are very scarce ow-
ing to the unfavorabie weather and
the injury inflicted by the fly, and
some Of the tobacco lands have been
planted in other crops. The tobacco
crop of the United States for the year
1866 is reported at 330,S01 500 pounds.
This is q falling of of l04,6OO,00O
pounds as compared with the crop Of
ls6O. The crop of this year will prob
ably fall short of the last. The i'm
mense amount of the staple now on
hand has been accumulating for years.
Of late years the high prices have
greatly stimulated the growers, while
the enormous tax has somewhat affect
ed the expectations. 1t has therefore
become less profitable crop, and the
heavy stocks on hand tend to decrease
the activity in the markets. 1t is an
article, however, that does not depre-
ciate in value by age, if properly
out up. A lot OF tobacco was sold in
Lynchburg, Virginia, short time
since, which was sixteen years old, be-
ing part of the crop of 1851. 1t was en-
q; rolxy aound md awaet
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-28
rom the Cleveland Plain Dealer June .
BRUTAL MURDER
"A Young Man Stabbed TO Death While
On n sercnnding Round-The Mur
dcrcr Escapes.

"A Young Man Stabbed to Death While
On n sercnnding Round-The Mur
dcrer Escapes.
Between twelve and one o'clock, this
norning, cries of "watchm and "mur-
dr." were heard issuing from the vicin-
it, of w. II. Aylard's paint shop, at No.
6t Michigan street. A number of peo-
pl rushed to the spot, and found a
yolng man lying on the pavement, di-
re tly in front Of the shop, and bleeding
prfusely. A physician doctor john
SOY was quickly summoned, who ex-
an ned the mans hurts, which proved
to 5e two severe cuts, or stabs-one in
tht pit of the stomach, and the ether in
the right thigh, near the body. The
wo onded man was unable to articulate,
wa very weak from the loss of blood
whch formed great pool about him
-ald was feebly gasping for breath. 1t
va at once evident that his wounds
weie mortal. He was recognized as
Ch,rles Sidley, who had been in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Aylard for two months past,
anG who had been out during the
eve, ing with a party of three colored
Musicians, serenading number of his
frieyds on Michigan street. Two of the
muk clans, named John Watts and
Eratus Condall, were arrested in the
vicinity, on suspicion of being connect
ed With the bloody affair, and were
lock,d within the Central Police Sta
tiop They have been discharged, no
proc of their completely in the murder
bein. brought forward at their exam
inatDn in the Municipal Court this morn
ing. ~ s.."e.-s s-.
III. murdered man was placed on
boart and carried to his residence, on
Mich ran street, near Canal street. He
expird soon after reaching there. Sub
sequat developments caused suspi-
cion . fasten upon Thomas Tuft-a
youn, blacksmith in the employ Of
Willi.m NJ. Mclaughlin on Michi-
gan street-as the murderer. 1t
was shown that he had join
ed lie serenade party soon after
they sarted-had taken several drinks
with, ,hem, at different places-that he
had arge knife in his possession, with
bla6e six inches long-and that he
was Tie last person seen in the immedi-
ate Company of the deceased, sson after
which he cry of murder was heard.
Mr.. William P. Luce keeps saloon at
No. Michigan street.-The next house
cast ot Aylard's paint-shop. His wife
was firt aroused by the cry of murder
-whitl she recognized as coming
from Slley. She looked out OF the
windos and saw tiro men struggling
togethe,, at the corner of the paint
shop. ..
The lolice went to Tufts boarding
house, bear the lime kiln, 6n the West
Side, thi morning. The woman with
whom boarded is his sister-in-law,
we belize. She informed the police
that TUT came home at An early hour,
and soon afterwards left for parts I'M
known. His former homo was at Perth,
Canada sWest-to the Mayor of which
place Dshctive Schmitt wrote this fore
noon, tolave him arrested. if he should
60 there& 81 10 .zsss-Ea ~
Mr.. Mclaughlin, Tufts employer, de-
scribes hh as man about eighteen or
nineteen years old; five feet eight
inches hiA; weight about l6O pounds;