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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

A REFRIGERATOR IN iTERROREM

A year or two since, whilst digging
a we'll in TIE town of Blue River. Mr..
Robert Johns struck, at depth of
twenty-five feet, an opening from
which proceeded u blowing current,
the blast SO strong that it almost
blow him out, and so cold as to freeze
him out. The degree of cold was such
as to change tho dripping water into
ice in few moments, the ice remain
ing ever since, and tho blowing, freez-
ing currents of air still the same
There is now large accumul ton of
ice in the well, but the opening re-
mains, owing to the water being
blown away by the strong current.
Mr.. Johns has since tried to finish
sinking the well, and after removing
the ice was able to sink eight feet
deeper, but had to give it up-the ice
accommodating as before. The reader
Will ask for some explanation of this
phenomenon. The true cause is prob
ably this, though there are several
theorles:-Atmospheric expansion,
just as there seems to proceed draft
OF cold from the mouth in the act of
blowing. A compression of the air
produces heat; but the reverse, which
is expansion by suddenly setting free
the air OF a vacuum, produces cold.
The expanded air before the nozzle
OF bellows is several degrees colder
than surrounding atmosphere. 1t is
probable that the compressed air in q
vacuum is quito hot before it passes
into blowing cave, but that tho OK
panslon produces such o degree OF
cold as to freeze water. How the
cave above is supplied with air and
kept continually blowing is another
matter, and may be accounted for in
this way:-It is known that there are
air holes into which vast amounts of
air are drawn, thereafter by some
mechanical process TO be emitted from
| the earth rs above. Such facts lead
the ancients to suspect that the earth
was living being, with lungs and
other respiratory organs. 1t is also
suggested that atmospheric mir is
manufactured in the earth and emit-
ted rs above.
SeA-lt is understood that Platte
vile must raise about $500, 900 to Sc
cure the full by.way advantages of a
connection with the railroad to be ok .
tended west from Monroe to Du-
buque-of which amount about 500,
600 have been pledged, Samuel Moore
! being the receiver. Persons subs
scrlbing may either lake first class
stock to be paid for in instalments
within q year or two, or else second
preferred, to be paid up in five or
ten years. The property holders are
doing tolerable duty, but many of
them seeming to doubt about the val
liable aid of n railroad are hesitatinp
about doing a just part. They may
rs we'll come up at once and do their
equitable part in proportion to prop.
erty and benefits, as in the end they
will have to do or else allow ths work
to fail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

WHEREAS, The connection of the
former Professors with the Univers>
ity of Wisconsin is dissolved by its re-
organization.
ReSotued, That we recognize the
faithful services rendered by the Pro
fessors of the University in its past
history, and appreciate their labors
and struggles in endeayoring to build
it up.
Resolued, That we express our pro-
found regret for the necessity which
takes them away from the Universe
ty, and we would hereby assure them
Of our continued well wishes for their
prosperity in the fields of labor to
which they may be called.
On motion of Regent Cover, suita,
bic grounds from the experimental
farm, not to exceed five acres, were
appropriated for the use of the State
horticultural Society for experiment
and Improvement in horticulture, the
location and terms TO be arranged be-
tween the Exc .utive Committee and
the Society, provided it shall be with.
out expense to the University.
The following resolution offered by
Regent McMynn, was adopted
Resolpel, That. IN the opinion OF
this Board, the educational interests
of the state demand that better pro,
vision be made in the State Univer-
sity for the education of women, and
this involves the erection Of additional
and suitable building, and that this
Board will ask the next Legislature
of the state to provide such building
by making an appropriation therefor
After the allowance of few bills
and transaction Of some other unim-
portant business, the Board adjourn.
ed.-Stdte Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY AT LANCA STER

So far as known, there will be no
Anniversary celebrations in any of
the Towns Of Grant County. There is
therefore general understanding to
encourage the largest attendance at
Lancaster on that day, when the
Monument is to be dedicated to the
fallen soldiers of our county. The
thirty-five thousand patriotic rela-
tives and friends of the seven hundred
victims of the war are to meet, very
many Of them rs mourners and tho
monument bearing the names Of 80
many deceased friends will be sol
EMMY dedicated to their memory
And after ages shall have rolled by,
AID after most of the surviving
throng shall have gone their way and
been forgotten for want of marble
tablets whoreon to cngrave their
names, these heroes will still live in
the hearts of COMING generations and
their names be pcrpctuated in eterni-
ty by means of these marbles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

sSg~The New York Hide and Leath,
or Journal notices few Of the differ.
cnces in the shape of the pedal eX-
tremities ofpe0ple in various sections
of the country. Shoes made for ono
locality are not adapted for all. For
instance. broad shoe, wide in the
shank, is best adapted to the Eastern
trade, narrow sole meeting with lit
tie favor. Rhode Island, though the
smallest State in the Union, can boast
of some of the biggest feet that ever
trod sole leather. The Middle States
require simmer shoes and higher in
the instep than the East. The instep
grows higher as we progress South
ward, commencing with Virginia, and
the foot shorter and more plump
Rarely, at the North, doesa full grown
man wear less than No. G. running
up in the scale Of sizes to No. IL, but
at tho South, many u full sized man
wears tours and fivcs, and seldom ov-
er mines. The ladies of the South,
adds the Charleston Courier, have
confessedly always had the smallest
and prettiest feet Of any race in the
world.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

nA-An effort has been made by the
Presidents friends to represent Gems
eral Grant rs endorsing his views and
supporting his policy. But the Gems
eral seems determined not to allow
himself TO be misunderstood. His
letter to Gen. Sickles, requesting him
to remain in command of the South
Carolina Department, is proof of bis
sympathy with that officer. His re-
latlons with Gen. Sheridan and the
course OF that officer are facts still
more significant. The recent speech
OF Gen. Rawlin's, his Chief-of- staff, is
not less Indicative of the entire &c
cord what exists between General
Grant and the people of the North
on the subject Of reconstruction. 1t
IS noticeable that Mr.. Johnson no
longer requests General Granite tray
ell with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

To THE PEoPLE.-SO long as tic
Herald was printed on a hand press
we could not afford permit its cir.
culation to exceed 1900, at which
number it stood for about ten years.
But since the enlargement and its
publication on a power press at the
rate of 1000 per hour, we can print
an edition of 1000 or even 1000 per
week just as well and at no greater
expense than fourth rs many.
We therefore hope the circulation
of the Herald will very soon run up
To three or four thousand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
MINNESOTA.

WHEAT CRop.-The wheat crop Of
1866 was given by the agricultural
bureau at 153, 999, 905 bushels, and
valued at 1888, 773, 646. The yield
this season is subject to contingencies
so numerous that no estimate can be
safely made OF the coming crop, but
the testimonv from all sections is
universally favorable to larger estima-
ties than were ever before known in
the experiences Of this country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

sea-It has transpired that not only
did the Emperor OF Austr ia interccde
for his brother, Macmillan, but the
courts of England, France and Rus
STA, as well, joined in interceding for
the Archduke through Secretary
Seward. who promised to do all that
could be done.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
ryThc plattev;llo fills hovo

EyThe Platteville folks have spo-
ken for a nice grove in Lancaster,
where their dinners are to be open
cd from baskets and sit in the wide
tent not made with hands. There
arc plenty such shady places about
town whore neighborhoods may as
semble for lunch. People should
generally bring along provisions, as
it will be impossible for the citizens
and hotel keepers to provide for even
half OF the great assembly. Persons
wishing places may call on Marshal
Calls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
TO MARSHALLS AND ASSIST
ANT MARSHALLS ON THE
FOURTH.

A printed programme of the exer,
cises will be put into the hands of all
in charge of duties on the Fourth.
1t is expected that each will be on
the ground early and report to Gen.
J. b. Calls, Marshall of the day.
The local Police under Marshall
Hough, and Capt. c. Ii. Baxter, Off.
Ger OF the day, will be in general
charge of things about town.
TO THE PEOPLE:
1t il hoped that citizens all will be
orderly, and endeavor to maintain in
themselves proper respect for the
objects Of the day.
Avoid accidents by every means
especially avoid drinking, which UNI
mans even the best and wisest of
persons, and exposes them to acci>
dents.
See to the children that none are
hurt.
TO CITIZENS OF LANCASTER
BE oil devotion to the STRANGERS
that may appear in town. See that
Kindness and fair treatment are the
rules of practice for ALL You owe to
visitors every possible attention, and
they will rightly hold us all respon-
slble for any neglect of duty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

WooL.-The following prices are
reported at Milwaukee on the 10Th
June:
Fleece, course, a5@38c; medium,
38(g0fc; fine, 40014Ic; Pulled, No. /,
l6920c; supen, 33035c, extra, 40(G
Ale. q deduction on unwashed. black
and washed bucks fieeces, and J ON
unwashcd bucks') Sales Of 1000 lbs
fine fleeces, 4lc; b00lbs medium do.
38c; 500 lbs coarse do, 35c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
New YoRK. June 27

Advices from San Luis Potosi to
the 18th inst. state that the trial of
Macmillan is to begin ON the I'd inst.
Gen. Diaz is besieging the capital.
With the reinforcements which he has
received from Querataro, his army
now numbers $1,000 men. he reports
that he can take the city any time,
by assault.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

sG-Our thanks are due the many
editors with whom we exchsnoo for
their flattering notices of the Herald
upon its enlargement and improved
appearance. May each and all be so
well supported at home as to be able
TO enlarge and dress in brighter col>
ofs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

To THE Town TREASURES OF GRANT
Co, WIs:-The State School Fund is
now in my hands, and will be paid to
the Town Treaaurers when called for.
The Treasurers of the towns of Hazel
Green, Smelser, Pattevillc, Lima,
jamestown, Paris and Harrison, can,
if they wish, draw their apportion-
ment at Hodges q McCarns, Platte
vile.
VT. KINNEY.
Treasurer Of Grant Counry, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

aea-Tho Judiciary Committee on
the impeachment matter, and the
four representatives IN favor OF I'M
parchment are preparing report.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

cg~Thc crop reports from all parts
Of the country continue to be good
never better. We also notice from
our Canada exchanges that there are
satisfactory returns from all parts of
the United Kingdom respecting The
growing crops, together with much
greater monetary ease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

ssg~The cherry wine merchants OF
Cadiz told our Consul that "thc stuff
sent to the United States was no sher-
ry at all. bnt Stops used to wash out
the tubs and for other dirty work
aboutthe stills"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

Dome UP WooL.-The fleece should
be as little broken in shearing as pos
sible. 1t should be gathered up care
fully, placed upon smooth table,
with inside end down in the exact
shape in which it comes from the
sheep, and pressed close together
If there arc dung balls, they should
be removed. Fold in each side one
quarter, next the neck and breach
one.quarter, and fleece will then be in
an oblong square form, some twenty
inches wide and twenty five or thirty
inches long. Then fold it once more
lengthwise, and it is ready to be roll~
cd up and tied or placed in the press
The improved wool press, worked by
a lever or crank, does the work far
more expeditiously, better, and with
much less labor than doing by the
hand. Three bands of moderate siz
ed Irvine, flax or hemp, free from all
loose fibre, once round, arc enough
for the fleece. 1t is fraudulent to put
the unwashed wool ofsheep that have
died from disease, or of those that
have been killed, or unwashed tags
into washed fleeces. 1t is also fraud
uent to sell bGrried fleeces, SO done
up as to conceal the burrs, without
given notice to the buyer The bu-
ried wool should be put by itself. so
that the buyer can open and examine
il. Wool should be stored ina clean,
dry room, tight enough to keep out
dust, vermin and insects.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

peA-Thc Trijune's special says
Republican members now in Wash-
ing are agreed thata bill supplement
airy TO the reconstruction acts ought
to be passed to clearly define the
powers 9th military commanders, "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

BADGER CULTIvAToR.-M + Chill.
dren of Lancaster, wishes us to say
that his cultivator took the first pre-
MUM Mt the Exhibition of farm
stock and implements on the 9th
ultimo. He proposes to call on the
farmers throughout the County,
and prove by trial the success of his
machine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

nsa-ltis announced, that the motto,
rious rebel jeff Thompson, has fol-
lowed Longstreet's example and i'm
dorsed the reconstruction policy of
Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
ARAILwAY INCIDENT.

There was u noteworthy illustra~
tive incident on rail car out OF
Springfield the other day. A big
black. bat clean and we'll dressed
"colored brother" entered, aud sat
down by one of the, at least former
IL. s.ruling race" The white man
looked venom at the black one, and
Kissing ont, do you suppose | am
going TO sit by a---black niger
ike you--let me get out, squeezed
by into The aisle, and took q vacant
seat in front by the side OF a small
Yale student lad from Springfield
The latter looked at the new conner,
and saying. ADO you suppose can
sit by you, sir, let me pass out" got
up, and went back to the just vaca-
ted seat by the black man. The par
" of the fikl part grew pale with
added feeling, and said, DO You pre-
fer to sit by n Niger 7" Il prefer TO
sit by gentleman" do you dare
to say | am not a gentleman = "A
gentleman never sweais, or insults
M because of his color" You
shall be taken care of You impudent
stripping" When the black brother,
stalwart and suggestive, spoke in, II
viii take care of him sir" there en-
sued "a splendid passage of silence
and the car went on, and there was
no assault and battery for the Wor
cester police court.-SprnAhetd Re
publican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

GEThere were seventy deaths
from cholera, in Memphis, between
the 18th and 2Sth of June.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

HUNGARY THE KINGS Corona
TIoN OATH.-The first article of the
coronation oath declares legal suc>
ccssion to the throne of Hungary and
The adjacent countries the constitu
ton, the independence, freedom and
integrity of the country ; the strict
maintenance Of all laws, whether
passed prior to the present time or
in the tuture-and these declarations
the king confirms by oath at his cor
onation. The second article declares
that the crown of ST. Stephen shall
not be removed from the country
The third article declares that the
countries legally and historically
forming a portion of Hungary be in
corporated with that country. The
fourth article declares that, in the
event of the extinction by death Of
the Hungarian heirs OF the House Of
Hapsburg, Hungary shall have tho
right of free election Of sovereign.
The fifth article engages that all flu
ture kings of Hungary shall issue
similar inaugural diploma previous to
their coronation, and swear to mans
tain the Hungarian laws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

THE PARDON OF KossUTH-Thc
Emperor Of Austria, on the occasion
Of his formal coronation as King
Hungary, issued decree of amnesty
to all political offenders, including
the once celebrated Kossuth. Kos
suth is now advanced in years; tho
best portion of his life, that in which
he might hcve been of service to his
country, has been passed in exile.
Eighteen years have elapsed since he
fled from Hungary. He sought the
United States, asking for armed in
tcrvontion against Austria and Rus
STA, and after a few years of enthu-
siam on the part of our people, he
left for England sad and disap-
pointed man. Since then he has been
heard of only at rare interval. lie
has been associated with Mazzini'
Karl Blind and other revolutionist,
but has accomplished nothing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

sss-The New York Tribune chronic
les some important intelligence touch
ing Japan. Under date OF 18th inst,
il says;
"Our news from japan this morn
ing is of great Importance. The con
ference OF the foreign Ministers with
the Tycoon at Osaca, which for some
time had been looked forward to with
great anxiety, as it was thought to be
a turning point in the history OF Ja~
pan, has taken place, and the repre-
sentatives of the foreign Powers are
said to be entirely satisfied with the
result. They were received with Orr,
entail splendor and with great cordi-
atty. Houses had been provided,
and were filed with the costhest Eu-
ropean furniture, and even European
servants had been engaged for the
occasion. After the official visits had
taken place, each representative was
granted private audience aud din>
ncr. Al the official visit Of the Amer
lean Minister to the Tycoon, the lat
ter expressed grcatgratification at the
establishment of the new steamship
line between America and Japan
subsequently, the Tycoon met the
Ministers at Hiogo, eleven miles
across the bay, and laid out the for
eign settlement there. A tract of
ground, mile in width, extending
three miles back from the water, has
been appropriated under the Same ar
rangements asin other parts ofJapan.
The anchorage is good. The settle
ment in Osaca is about the centre OF
the town. In about mouth the Min
ister will visit the west coast to locate
a port there, probably at Turanga, in
the Province of Kanga."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

10S- Failing to attend the State Eds
itorial Convention, we yet feel as
deeply Interested in what was done rs
if we had been along. The best short
account Of tho late meeting at Sparta
and excursion in Minnesota is by
James Ross, which we shall publish
next week. Tho following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year.
President -CIIAs SEYMOUR La Crosse Republican.
VICE PRESIDENTS
! ! r r B e2HAN' -: osGakes Advertiser.
q. " GINIh, : Green Bay Advocate.
WALDO BROWN Pr dt Chen Union
RECORDING sEcRETARY-JAMES ROSS
CORRESPONDENCE :, T. A. PROCTOR, Daily Wisconsin.
TREAsuRAR-DANlD ATWOOD STATE Journal
ExEsurryE COMMITTEE:
D. W. BALLou Watcrtoson Democrat
4 n HiI0" - h rss.ssa s 3@@s,Gl
Milwaukee was designated as the
place oil the next meeting; time, the
third Wednesday in June.
peN- +. Chamberlain, of the Milwau.
kee Sentinel and II. NJ. Page, of the
State Journal, promise to be present
at Lancaster on the Fourth aud are
expected to fully represent the trans
pirings of that day for their respect
i've papers. Hundreds of citizens
will surely not neglect to subscribe
for their able papers. Names with
money may be left on that day at the
Herald office for either the Journal OF
Sentinel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

sas-At the adjournment OF Con-
gress, there were:
Nepnbllcans ISO
Coppetheads 80
Republican majority .....................,...... ~
Since the adjournment there have
been elected three Republicans and
Twelve Copperheads, so that the
mouse now stands as follows:
COpperheaas
- '-''''''''.'.. ........,..... A.
Republican p,ato-s.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02

CONDITION OF THE CROPS IN DIFF
FERENT PARTS OF THE COUN-
TRY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
HE'S BRAVE AND GENEROUS.

General Grant is brave man, and
therefore generous: He fought for
tho Union, and longs for entire res.
toration. His m.gnanimity rs a
manly opponent was clearly shown
on the field of Appomattox, and the
soldiers Of the South remember him
with feelings of respect and kindness.
He is not sectional, and in the great
Office Of President will be the ruler of
the nation, and not the leader of a
party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
A SOUTHERN Vote FOR THE NOM
NATION OF GRANT.

The A tlantic (Ga) Era of June %
follows up its nomination OF General
Grant for the Presidency with the
following;
RISING! RISING! RIslNGl
Grant stock is rising fast in the
Presidential market, and sagacious
people, North, South, East and West,
show determined and growing dis.
position to invest. he will be placed
at the head of the nation by tho spon
taneous uprising of the people, with
cut regard to partS. The army is
for him almost 10 man, and the gal
liant confederatos who fought in the
last ditch would take him in prefer.
ence to any other man north of Ma
son or Dixon's line. Such is the pres
ent aspect of the Presidential ques-
ton. The election Of Grant will re-
store national confidence and heal
every wound.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-07-02
MICHIGAN.
MISSOURI.

Fifty-four counties in Missouri re-
port an average increase of over %
per cent in acreage of winter wheat,
and 80 per cent in acreage Of spring
wheat, while the condition Of both is
considered from 30 to 40 per cent
better than last year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-10-12
nuupO Eu.ESyrION.

CINCINNATI. Oct. S.-The election In this
city and county was warmly contested. In
nearly every ward and township there are
large Democratic gains. The returns ore
not sufficient to determine the result, but
the election of Smith QRepublican) for Con-
gress is somewhat doubtful. Cary (Repub.
lican, independently received the almost un-
animous vote Of the Democrats. The ma
jority against negro suffrage in the county
will be large.
Midnight Smith is beaten by five hun
dred majority and Cary is now speaking to
thousands of wild Democrats, thanking them
for their support. He declares, however,
that lie will not 60 to Congress to support
Democratic measures, but as an independent
legislator, as every one should be.
When sure of his election a mass of hall
drunken Democrats left The Inquirer Office
and assaulted Tho Gazette Office, breaking in
the doors and windows, with hootings, and
drew on general fight, which lasted som'
minutes, when the mob were driven away
The county ticket will be Republican.
CLEVELAND, Oct, S.-Scattering town
ships returns on the Reserve show th,
Amendment to &c running behind, and indi
cate its probably loss.