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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-11-05

With these prices who viii deny
that our farmers are not better
able TO purchase all the necessities, rs
we'll Us the Injuries of life, than they
were in 1860? A bushel of wheat
now will purchase fourteen yards of
calico; in 1860 it would only pur-
chase six. The difference is not as
great as this on most articles, but,
with single exception, we believe
there is not an article of any kind
imported into the State, nothing in
the line Of clothing, groceries, or 9TH
err articles which our farmers desire
to purchase, Of which they cannot
buy more now for the price of u
bushel of wheat than they could buy
in 1860. Tie exception is whisky,
and we presume the complaints rails ,
ed by the Democracy about the high
prices and oppressive taxation, all
relate to the whisky tax
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-11-05
Virginia.

The rebels of Louisiana and Ala.
bama tried to defeat the calling of
conventions TO organize lawful GOV
ernmenfs IN those States by absent
ing themselves from the polls. and
thereby defeating the quorum of
votes required by the Reconstruction
act; but they failed to effect their
purpose. The colored and Union
white voters turned out in sufficient
force to give the call the requisite
number of votes and good many to
spare. The same tactics are being
pursued in Georgia, where the elec>
ton is now taking place. AS only
one poll is opened in each county
at the seat of justice-tne polls will
be kept open for five days, beginning
on Tuesday and closing on Saturday
evening. 1t is not certain that the
requisite vote will be cast. The reg
gistry contains white majority OF
several thousand in the State; but the
Union whites are few in numbers,
and many blacks may be prevented
from voting. We shall probably
know the result by Monday or Tues
day next.
In Virginia the rebels concluded to
take part in the election-voting
solid against calling the convention,
but 10 favor of conservative" dele
gates, so as to CONTROL the convention
In case 1t was called by the popular
vote. But the rebels miscalculated
their strength, and moderated the
number of white Unionsts ia the
State, They were only able to mus.
ter $4,000 white votes against the
call out of the 119, 900 whites on the
registry lists; while $4,000 Radical
white men voted for the call, and.
with $4,000 colored votes, gave 45, :
500 majority for tho convention. -
Thus, after full and fair expression
OF popular sentiment, the people OF
Virginia have decided by tremen-
dous majority to reorganize the State
In accordance with the terms and
provisions of the Reconstruction act.
Ii cannot be claimed that the con-
vention was carried by the blacks, as
the white majority on the registry
was nearly 10000, and the returns
show that barely half of the white
voters opposed calling a convention,
Notwithstanding every effort was
made by the rebel leaders to rally
the solid white vote against it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-11-05

"Whero UabIleIs trump viii ns'r be heard"
Oh yes, Mr.. Union, you can do the
wind work admirably, toward "hurl-
ing the Jacobins from place in state
and nation" but we apprehend your
hopes will, in few short days, de-
part-"like vapor that is seen for a
little while-then vanisheth array"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-11-05

RATHER EXTRAvAGANT,-T Mad.
ison Union, a democrat organ, gives
utterance to the following bombastic
language:
at is true, as we have heard, from
all over the state, that the men who
favor the old Union of States are
coming into democratic line; and the
friends OF free country, and those
opposed to military government in
lines of peace, are arousing to the
conflict like strong man and they
will hurl the Jacobins democratic
name for Radicals from place in state
and nation"
We wonder how much the bank
rupt democracy of Wisconsin con>
tributes toward the support of the
Union for gorging them with such de-
lightful nonsense. Poor, deluded de-
mocracy from whence is to come
sufficient nourishment TO enable thee
to 'arouse to the conflict like strong
man." when thou art diseased from
head to foot, and covered with puts
rifying sores. Thy burial caseis "or.
dered and paid for" the sexton
stands ready with rope in hand, to
scnd forth joyous peals-becaus thy
filthy carcass is to be buried deep
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-11-05

pA- A ship canal through the
Florida Peninsula is advocated by
the Southern newspapers. Such 8
canal would be less than one hundred
miles long, and would shorten the
voyage from New Orleans to New
York several days, and be the means
of avoiding the dangers of the Florida
coast
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06
STANTON FOR PRESIDENT.

There are but few men in the country
who stand as high in public estimation as
Secretary Stanton. For more than a year
past his name has beer prominently men
toned among the list of candidates for
the next President; bat. tbs recent action
of Mr.. johnson has sothoroaghly aroused
the indignation of the loyal masses that
many who we're hitherto disposed to ig.
more his claims to that Office are now en-
Enthusiastically pushing him TO the fore
ground Tor the coming contest. Fro m
New York to Missouri, and from Maine
to Florida, the loyal press of the country
are freely awarding him that need of
praise which is his due, and not q few
Of them have already hoisled his name as
their candidate. for President in 1868
Ia Missouri and Ohio. the feeling 10 his
favor seems to be growing to such an ex-
teut as to alarm the friends of those eau
didaIes who have hitherto been more
prominently before the public; and even
IN Illinois, We fud that there is a strong
disposition in bis favor. H
What the result of this spontaneous
OuIburst of enthusiasm may be, il is inn
possible at present to determine; but it is
sale to predict that he will be a prominent
candidate before the next National Repub-
lIcan Convention for the highest Office in
the gift of the people. From his position
as member OF the Cabinet and Secretary
OF War, be com bines the characters of
statesman aud soldier; while his stern
and unfInchlng integrity asa man-tried
through four years Of peril-has demon
strated that he is competent to guide the
hip of state with honor to himself and
credit 10 the country.
OF course, should the Republicans
chaOse to nominate purely military man,
tnen MIR. Stanton viii probably have to
give place to one of the great captains of
the age; but there is a strong feeling
against the adoption of such policy by
the thinking men of the party. and it
would not surprise us should the two sec
tions-tbat Tor and against military can
dldage-c, mbine on Mr.. Stanton.-Cbi
cagO Republican.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06
A FRONTIER NOTABLE.

The New York Tribune has the follow
ing among it's personal items:
1T is reported that among the many
whites and half breeds engaged with the
Indians 10 their atrocities on the plains Is
one Bent, a graduate of West Point, who
has made himself conspicuous by his acts
of brutslity''
The Bent here mentioned is probably
the halt breed son of old Col. Bent, the "a
nous trapper and Indian trader. The
scamp has rndoub, eddy been active In in
citing the Indians to hostilities; but that
he is a graduate of West Point, or of
ony other institution. exceat what By
ron calls Natures good old college" will
be a rare piece of news 70 the frotiere-
men.
Bent, pere. is a air specimen of the old
generation of Indian tradsEs He mar
ried the lavorite daughtef ef the head
chief of the Cheyeunes, nonoPoiized
lhe trade Of that tribe of many years.
thereby amassiug large fortune. Alb ut
twelve years ago he sent his only daugh
ter. MoIlle, then bright little squaw of
ten years, to Missouri. to receive the ed
uca,iou of lady. She took very kindly
10 he accomplishments of civilization;
grew up very handsome girl; was the
belle Of WestpoFt; and, as her father had
expressed his intention to give her one
hundred lhOusad dollars on her Wedding
day, the handsome half.breed lady did not
lack for beaux, aud has probably ere this
married into some Missouri frst family.
Col. Bent's Indian wife always accompa-
med her husband on his semi annual
trips to the States for goods, bat never
could be induced TO sleep under q civilz-
ed roof, or come within sight of the set
Elements, not even to see her daughter.
As for her son, she took the entire charge
of bis education. aud brought lin up in
all respects like an Indian. The old trad
err, like most Of his class, was extremely
fond of ire-water. As soon as his goods
were pacSed and the ainsnRder way, be
was wont TO indulge ia gulaF spree,
and when no longer at sit on his
horse, his energetic squaN d to bundle
him into the wagon, mount pony. take
command of the expedition. And engineer
the train through TO Fort Bent with entire
success.
The old man is said to personally
friendly to the GovernmenG but has lost
his influence over the tribe of which he il
the nominal chief, and can DO longer con.
troll the movements of bis "young batba.
riau.'' Who seems 10 End going upon tbs
War-paIh" agsinet tie whites very fas
cinating, profitable and safe amusement
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

enforced by public pertinent. Right
here is the appropriate potential sphere
Of woman. THROUGH hurehes, schools.
charitable sOcities. q family, the social
circle, and ali the var positions which
woman so naturally cefully and i'm
Perially fills. she can mplish infinitely
more, both in gettja od laws made.
and in sustaining after they are
made, than she can her entire po-
sitiOn is changed, be peculiar influence
destroyed, and her u1D4tural ''Fights" all
secured.
Such are our sentiments. We hold
them honestly, and, as in duty bound,
contend for them earnestly. Still We he
spect those who differ from US, and
though they attempt, as they have in some
instances to answer our arguments by
abuse aud ridicue, they can never tempt
US to retaliation in kind. A conviction
honestly entertained is worthy of man
ly and hQporable defense. To resort to
other methods is confession of weakness.
The person alilies, the spite. and the vim
displayed by many of the ad
vOcates of female suffrage is only one of
The many indications to US that they are
on the road to Waterloo. f.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

The Official reports on the awful FAM
inc in India, which has now lasted a
year, ard at latest accounts was increasing,
tell truly heartrendiDg story. The dis
aster has affected population of 10000
600, and the deaths have been as many
as !, 500. 600. Certain districts, however,
have suffered far more severely than the
average, aud 10 the Province of Orissa at
least one-fourth Of the inhabitants have
been swept away. The GROWING horror
of hunger has not been wanting. Starv-
ing wretches have turned eaooibals and
eaten their own children. A missionary
of BalIasore records a case of a mother
and con who were found devOuring dead
child. A Hindoo is mentioned who, bsv-
ing found the body of an infant in the riv-
er, cooked aud ate it. Last year the Gov
ernment and private charity expended for
the reliefof the sufferers over $4,000. 600,
and this year it is expected that Gov
eminent subsidy of at least $780, 600
viii be required,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

SUCCESS THE MEASURE OF ABILITY
Professor Silliman, of Yale College, says:
Success is accepted as at once the test
and the measure of ability. whether we
speak of the triumphs of the forum, the
cabinet, the sacred desk, the pursuits of
commerce aud industry, or whatever de-
partment of intellectual labor is taken as
the standard of comparison. We cannot
object to the judgment which is rendered
upon this issue, provided the success is a
genuine fruit of labor aud talent, com
bined with the training of experience, aud
is got the offspring of lucky accident.
Mankind never fail to appreciate him who
has at once the power and the disposition
10 serve them, in whatever sphere of use
fulness or honor he may elect. Just in
proportion 20 his power and willing
ness TO serve will he be used. II matters
not whether he makes bad poetry or bad
bargains. society has no use for such, aud
the unfortunate author of either is left in
merited Obscurily."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

The LAKE MONSTER AGAIN.-Another
report of the appearance of the great
snake or water monster in Lake Ontario
has reached US. We have it from reliable
citizens who reside on the lake shore 10
Parma, ten miles or so west of the mouth
of tie Geneeee, that on Thursday last,
just at sunset, this monster was seen il
the water close TO the shore. A drove of
cattle went to the lake to drink, whereup-
on the huge monster raised his head above
the water and approached the shore, in
tending no doubt to take an evening meal
of fresh beef. The noise made by the an.
imal as he came into shallow water fright
ened the cattle ard they ran back from the
beach in great fright. Half an hour later,
the same drove of cattle sought to drink
at place fifty rods west of the spot where
they first went and were again driven
away by the monster. The occurrence
drew to the beach several persons resid-
ing not far distant. and caused a sensa-
zion. 1t won't answer for anybody TO go
into that neighborhood and say that there
is not a monster in the lake. Too many
have seen the animal to doubt its exist
ence.-R Rochester Union.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

Way Is Ir?-Since the Radical victo-
ry in Tennessee the bonds of that Stste
have advanced Eve per cent in the New
York market.
Immediately after the Radical victory
in Missouri last year the bonds OF this
State jumped eight per cent in the New
York market within a lew hours, aud
they havs since risen over thirty per cent.
Will some COpperhead tell US whether
since the recent rebel victory in Kentuky,
the PONDS of that Safe have risen, and il
so how much
What is the reason that Racical victo-
ries make State bonds go up like balloon
while rebel or Conservative victories dc
not psf. Loais Democrat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

The most serious joke Of the season is
the trick of young man in s"iiIsriano'
who, un5e the name of Miss DR.. AoO0 10
from the United States, and under the at
tire of a woman, has been practising
medicine extensively among the ladies'
and especially among the young ladies',
= one If the cantons of switzerland.
The Indignation of certain fathers, who
lad thus Themselves introduced the wolf
in sheep clOthiDg mo the fold, vas ire
mendouss
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

All over Phlladelphis new public
school houses are bsiug erected this sea-
son. in a etyle that must make them, for
May years to come topics OF discussion
and reference. They are all large Of
brown stone, three stories in height with
wings and fancy window heads and door
ways, and elegantly finished in the int
Tior.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

It's a fact not generally known, that
the immortal Washington drew bis last
breath the last hour. on the last day, of
the the last week, in the last month, Of
the last year. 10 the lat century. He
died on Saturday night, December 81,
1888, at 12 O'Clock, midnight.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

The transmission Of sound through 6
deal board is four times quicker than
through air. and through iron or glass
more Than fifteen times.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

WHY is a crazy oil Spectator like the
Secretary Of the Navy? He is giddy on
wells.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06
HIRAM CONNER THOMAS HoLNEI
CONNER & HOLMES,
B1aGkEraithS.

Commercial street, north of Masonic Hall,
EMPoRIA, KANSAS. t.,..
We paw especial attention to ironing
Wagons, Carriages and Buggies,
One of the firm having had an extensive ex
perienee In that particular branch Of the bus
mess. We will at ali times be prepared TO ae-
eommOdate the public with any kind of work
W our line of business. Give Us call aud we
will endeaver 10 render satisfaction. 10 81
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

Why is the Postmaster General like a
GIRL at : boarding school? He looks after
Ihe mails.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06

bob Jones, how is your sweetheart
getting along 2" Pretty well, l
reckon. she says / needn't call any
more.''
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1867-09-06
BLACKSMITHING
NEW SHOP,
PATE RECK

rs happy to announce to his old friends and
Il all the rest of mankind" that he is at his
post againready to accommodate them with
little the incest blacksmithing that has ever
been done in these diggins.
Come alone with your work. Bring along
your greenbacks with you 1 start out this
time on the cash system. Nothing but
ready pay will buy iron, steel, coal etc, and
nothing but ready pay Will get Ork done 1t
my shop. / adopt the cash system because l
have had bad luck and want to recuperate my
Osses. Will take any kind of produce or stock
for work. Come and see me-.
New shop corner of Mechanics street and
Fifth Avenue, next to the Billiard saloon.
% If PAUL BECK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17
RA1NBow.--A beautiful rainbow in the
West, was visible, this morning.

Police REPORT. -MAYoR's OFFICE ~ n.
Grady, for disorderiy conduct at the house OF
Harriet Nails, on Franklin street, between
Washington and ST. Asaph, was fined and
discharged.
j. mes Powers, a stranger, who has occupied
quarters at the Watch House for several nights
past, was arrested last night for disordery con-
duct on the street This morning at bis ex.
animation it was discovered that he was q
lunatic, and he was according discharged and
sent out Of the city
Ann Shields, arrested by the Night Watch
for disorderly conduct last night, at the lower
end of Prince street, was fined and discharged
Mary Allen, ooored, for dsorderly conduct,
and for threatening the life OF her husband,
was fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. The case Of Cathe-
rine Taylor, colored for assaulting 1Elsey Brent,
also colored on the 18th inst, in 'Peters-
burg" was disposed Of by holding both parties,
in the sum OF $50 each, to keep the peace Tor
six months, and assessing the costs to both.
Warrants were issued for the arrest OF VIM
Brown, Pierce Rowland, George Webster and
Babe Jefferson, for breaking into the house O.,
Sarah Hart, Just east ol the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad depot, on Sunday night last
and threatening her with violence
Samuel Smith, Washingonian, for disor-
derby conduct yesterday evening on Union
street, was discharged upon the payment Of
costs
a warrant was ISSUED for The arrest Of Cor
neus Griffin on complaint Of A. j. MiIstcad,
charged with stealing bolt Of cotton from tho
Mount Vernon Cotton Factory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17

CARELESS HABITS Those who eat fruit
along the streets or sitting at their DOORS should
not, as some do, throw the parings on the
pavement. This is fruitful source of slips,
falls and bruises. 1t is said by some one that
half the accidents that occur on the streets,
whereby elderly persons are injured, occur by
reason of slipping on fruit parings. Throw
them carefully into the gutter or still better,
into the street, and the little extra trouble may
save some poor old gentleman or lady from
broken limb or dislocated joint, from which
such persons rarely completely recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17

WEIGHING EGGS. 1t is proposed by some
one to sell eggs by weight instead of,as at pres
ent by number This arrangement would be
much more fair for retail trade, as eggs vary
so much in size. 1t would be difficult, however,
to weigh them by the quantity in barrels. In
Northern cities it's the custom to weigh many
things which are bought and sold here by
measure, and the practice prevents many frauds.
Potatoes, for example, if large, afford opportu-
mites for cheating which every market man
and woman we'll known The same may
be said of all roots 1t would be equally prop
er and equitable if fish were weighed also. Ii
would certainly be much more just and honest
way of buying and selling than the present
loose method Of measurement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17

BASE BALL-On Thursday next, the Pas
time Base Ball Club of Richmond, on their
return from Baltimore, will stop in this city,
and WILL while here, be the guests Of the Old
Dominion Club. On the evening Of the day
of their arrival here, they will play match
game with their entertainers, to witness which
the ladies Of the city are particularly invited,
and for whom comfortable seats will be pre-
pared and suitable awnings erected. The
Pastimes played match game in Baltimore
yesterday evening, with the Maryland Club of
that city, which resulted in victory for the
Baltimoreans, the score being, Maryland Sc !;
Pastimes, 81. Only seven innings were played,
darkness coming on, which prevented any fur
Their contest. This afternoon the Richmond
Pastimes will have match game with the
Pastimes of Baltimore on the same ground
Last night the Maryland club entertained their
Richmond visitors with an elegant supper at
the Gilmor House, served in fine style by Mr..
Kirkland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17
EXCURSIONS, BALLS. uc.

* RAND TOURNAMENT AND BALL,
II TO BE Gly&N AT
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA
ON THURSDAY, SEPT. T..
For The Benefit Of the Ladies Mem. Assoc IN.
" E MILAN NN->'' Dr.. <. !. Simpson
George r Hall. Roaler d. Cats.
j. Amos Fox. WIN. Ayre.
+. !. Colrmnn Col. Al. D. Ball.
JUDGES.
". II. G0od;ng. +. b Bowman
Col D. +. DuiAny Mai Geo. Johnston.
W. Whaley. Goo p. Wright. .'
j. r. Johnston. Matt. y Brlen.
Major :. r. Stuart n BrGadWatar.
MARSHALS.
John H. Barnes Capt. NJ. NJ. Ball.
Martin MadduX. L. Rollins FoWie.
The riding will commence at II II. Ill.
James Sangster, esq, will deliver the charge
to the Knights, and Capt. VIM II. DuIany,
the Coronation Address.
Knights will attend from The adjacent coun,
ties of Virgins and Maryla land, and cordial
invitation is extended to all aspirants for the
honors of the tourney to enter the lists.
A FINE BAND will be provided, and when
the sports Of the field are ended, the more
charming fayors Of the muse Of the many
twinkling feet will be enjoyed in the spacious
Hall which will be elegantly fitted Up for the
occasion.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
Chas w Turley. A. G. Tolson.
Horace Bailey. Philip Lee.
Ample accommodations will be made for all
who may attend, and everything necessary for
their comfort and enjoyment provided.
Fairfax Court House, sep It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-17

SURVEY OF THE Potomac : survey Of the
Potomac river is being made by Clarence Fen
dali, assistant in the coast survey, under the
direction of Captain Patterson, of that banch
Of the public service. The survey is made in
accordance with the provisions of the river and
harbor bill Of 1867. Up to this time only that
portion above the bridge has been surveyed, and
but little change in the depth Of water has
been noted No trace whatever has been dis
covered of the twelve feet depth Of channel in
the flats on the North side of the river, above
the Long Bridge, which was reported to have
been made BY the ice last winter.