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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
Torn Greenbacks and Worn Out Small
pox Currency.

We have, at different times. IN re-
ply to the public demand, explained
how demoralized currency may be
exchanged for new. In answer 10
fresh demands, we give the following
complete and full; statement. which is
supposed to cover every case:
If less than one>twentieth OF the
note is missing, no matter how much
it may be worn or torn, it will be re-
deemed in full on presentation to any
of the Sn5-treasurers. 1fmore than
one>twentieth of tho note is actually
gone, and positive proof cannot be of
tered that the missing portion has
been totally destroyed, the fragment
will be redeemed only at TO Treas.
ury in Washington. General Spin.
ner will give for it it's proporticnate
value, reckoning by twentieths. The
same general rules of redemption APP
ply also to the compound-interest
notes and other interest bearing notes
of tho Government.
Fractional currency, when not mu,
tilatod, and when properly assorted
and n AIDE up in sums Of not less than
three dollars, will DO redeemed IN
iawta' money Of the United States a
any Of the Assistant rrrasurers al
The Government Nu;ilaied frac iuu,
al currency -detaced currency Is MT
considered ma iiated--wili be r.
deemed only a, Washington and oa-
according TO lhs same general
I.rales whic. govern the redemption
OF the larger United States notes. -
The rigid rules as here described do
not apply t. the redemption OF not. s
! OF National Banks. A National Bank
| Is bound TO redeem its mutllated
notes, on demand, in lawful money.
II 1t has no reason to believe that the
missing portions OF the note can be
used TO defraud. The Comptroller
will allow full face value for all such
notes returned to him, if such value
was allowed by the banks redeeming
| them.
In suspicious cases it is still guess
ton whether or not banks may allow
! prOportiOnate value for their issues,
The question is just now one of great
interest. The market has been sud
denly supplied with what may be
called mixed and reduced currency.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

Tue INFLUENCE OF FoRgsTs-The
influence of forests on the climate of
the country is now an admitted fact.
1t is universally believed in France
that the people have petitioned the
government to engage in the work
of planting trees all over the coun-
try, in the hope of retaining from
barrenness the land which has be
come almost deser. by the lack of
rain. 1t is thought that the Emper-
or will accede to the request and add
another to the list of public improve.
ments during his reign. The almost
undisputed fact upon which this ac-
ton is based, is one of the most re-
markable admonilions of nature
against too great density of popula>
ton, showing as it does, that the eff
feet of an excess of what is called
improvement" is to render the coun-
try less habitable for even smaller
number.-Boston Advertiser,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

North CAROLINA REPUBLICAN,
A telegram from Raleigh, n c., states
that the Loyal State Convention
which assembled there on Wednesday
was very harmonious. and, amid
much enthusiasm. nominated Elk
Governor Holden for Governor, Gen.
Grant for President, aud Ben. Wade
for Vice President.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
ESTATE OF HODGES.

y County Of Grant. court. Ysb Terra. 1855
In the matter OF tn. estate Of Henry W. Hedges decd
Present MN. kcGonigal Judge.
o. this 9th day OF ysbrusfys lsss, upon reading
and filing the petition Of Susan Hodges Of Gran. eoun-
~ stating that Henry W. Hodges Of the Tswn Of Ian.
caster in said Grant county oed nte,tsts about
the l4th day Of February 1865 and praying that che
be appointed Administrative Of the estate said decd
Therefore 10 ordered that said application heard
bsfrs the Judge Of this Court at the Probate once
the village Of Lancaster in said county Tuesday the
24th day OF March A D. Uses, o'clock afternoon Of
said day.
And is further ordered that notice OF said spplios
ton and hearing be given TO all persons interested ia
said estate by publishing copy Of ths order the
Grant County HLkALD, weekly newspaper printed IN
at Lancaster in said county for three weeks
once each week, prior to said bearing.
By the Court RM. HcGoNIGAL,
SA-W3 CouD4y Judrs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

TREASURES liza ynnng person vii
begin aud per<evrrc IN learning ~
heart, say four lines IT guo.l poetry
every day. there will he laid nr in tbs
treasure house Of memory fourtee U
hundred and sixty lines in year -
So OF fact, and various kinds ofinfUr
nation. All great things are done lii
tie by little. Atoms make worlds
The greatest fortunes consist of far
things. Life is made np ofmomenis,
and succession OF well spent mo-
mcnts makes well spent life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03


ss3- Professor Agassiz lis to be adj
ded to the number of prominent men
who have declared in favor of max
ing tho education of the young more
practical than it is-cansing it to
deal with things, rather than words,
acts, rather than books. Heretofore
it has been considered matter of
course that all especially smart grad>
yates of school should be sent to
college, and then be forced into the
crowded ranks OF sspirants for sue,
cess in the legal, medical or clerical
professions. Therefore, we have SO
many poor doctors, lawyers and min
listers. The man that might have
made first>rate mechanic or farmer
is forced into pursuit for which he
has no other qualification than is
found in the stimulus of nothing else
that he can do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

sas- 1t is stated by the friends of
the President, that he will not re-
spond to the notice of the Senate to
appear before that body for trial in
person, but he will answer through
his counsel to the notice. 1t seems
that he has no idea of appearing dai
ly before this High Court, like an
ordinary criminal, but will remain at
the White House during the trial,
and assume as great an amount of
dignity as possible under the circum-
stances.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
Republican Union State Convention.

The State Convention of the Union
party held st Madison ON the Goth.
was largely attended present about
go delegates.
A. nj. Thompson, of Rock County,
was temporary Chairman, and David
Atwood of Dane, the permanent
hartman and Chas. Seymour, of La
Crosse, Secretary.
The Convention spent most of the
afternoon in organizing and examin-
ing credentials.
On motion the Convention took an
informal ballot for Chief Justice, the
result as follows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
wAugustus Caesar Dodge is

ET Augustus Caesar Dodge is ono
of the delegates 10 the New York
Convention, chosen by the Iowa Cop
perheads yesterday. The resolutions
passed by the Iowa Cops "pledge the
honor of the Iowa Democracy (be
the same more or Less for the main
tainance of the national credit
and, wards-nominate Pendle-
ton for President
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

A SENSATION AT WAsHIsGroN.--
In the house of Representatives at
Washington, on Thursday, the speak !.
er submitted q communication from
the superintendent OF the Metropoli-
tan Police, New York, stating that
five cans of nitro glycerine bad been
purchased in that city, amounting to
las pounds. which had been shipped
from Washington, and he was afraid
it was intended to be used in blowing
up the Capitol, and therefore the
police there should be on their guard.
Much confusion ensued, an d mo>
ton was at ouce made TO apjourn,
but it was not carried. Within ten
minutes afterwards, however, every
Democratic member but three had
left the hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

The Boston Saturday Courier has
a special despatch from New York
which announces positively that the
New York Herald has been offered
CIR sale within a day or two, and
that certain partners in the Tribune
Association are negotiating for the
purchase The price is understood
10 be 81 900, 900. exclusive of the
new building, but including the four
new presses, which cost $500 900
This sale is not on the account of
he trouble with the Associated Press.
but ifrumor can be believed. is raus' d
bv certain family peri textiles OF he
senior editor. hich have for - M
time been the suhjrc, of gossip.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
FEEDING RUSTY STRAW Saws

FEEDING RUSTY STRAW SAYS a
correspondent from Wyoming coun-
~ New York: Tell your readers
to beware of feeding rusty straw to
their stock. / had some experience
in this line last winter with three
colts which had free access to stack
of rusty spring wheat straw. They
came near dying; their coats we're
rough and staring; swellings filled
with thin pus or water, appeared on
their limbs and some parts of their
bodies, and they also seemed 10 have
u difficulty in the head and nostrils
Change of food and go ID care alone
got them through to grass, bu, they
were much injured. Have also seen
cattle do very poorly when feeding
On rusty straw, though they were
stabbed and fed hay, nights and
mornings, think farmers should
he careful in feeding or allowing
teeir stock to eat this the best use
for ii is to bet with "-Rurai NeU
Yorker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

UNFORTUNATE LEGIsLATIoN.-Re-
port comes from Madison that the
salaries of the Judges of the Supreme
Court have been raised by act of the
legislature from $4,000 to $4,000 to
apply for the benefit of Judges elect
ed after this time and not to those
now n office. Of course any one or
all of the Judges now in Office may
take advantage of the law la DIXON
by resigning and then accepting ap
pointment by the Governor-thus
indirectly doing what the law does
not contemplate and pocketing ST.
500 for the doing. We shall hear by
next week the facts in the case and
then elaborate.
The following are the highest sal
aries paid at present to Judes of State
Supreme Courts:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

KENTUCKY REPUBLNANIsM.-
Republican State Convention of Ken
lucky, Thursday, nominated r. T.
Baker of Campbell county, for Gov
ernor also. nominated Presidential
Electors, and appointed delegates to
the Chicago Convention, who were
instructed to support Gen. Grant for
Presidents and Hon. James Speed, OF
that State, for Vice President.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
say-The World saws that Dicker

sg- The World says that Dickens
will not come West. He will repeat
bis readings in Philadelphia and New
York. From New York be will go
to Buffalo, returning East via. SYRIA
cuse, Rochester and Albany, conclu>
ding his engagements in the larger
cities of New England States. and
will return in the latter part Of April.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
m-The Wheeling wv.

eR- The Wheeling ". Va Regn>
ter understands that the Belieair lr n
Works will be at once rebuilt. The
original cost of the entire factory was
between $3.50, 700 and $3.50 900, and
the loss is estimated at $50, 900; in
sured for S42 600. 1t was co oper>
alive working establishment. and
was owned principally, if we under
stand correctly, by those employed
in IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

sas- Gen. Logan, as commander of
the Grand Army OF the Republic, has
received large number OF kilograms
from various posts, stating hat III, y
are ready to come to- Washington for
military duty at short notice The
tender seems to embrace large mum
Der OF men
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

s9-A resolution offered in the
United States Senate, yesterday, by
Mr.. Sumner, declaring non-inter-
course between that body and the
President, pending the impeachment,
WAS rejected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
STRAY NOTICE.

Taken DIP by the subscriber, on Eands occupied by
him section 26, town range s. In the Of Bee.
town. red heifer, about three old with line
back and white belly and flank brush Of tail
Cd Also one yeilowish cOlored hsifsr, about three
years DID, points " appear 70 have boon frozen.
Has some white spots and small Grumpy horns. The
10 Requested TO property, pay charges and
take said strass. L. d. HIND.
Hestown, fIs rs 1868 3o4ts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

tG-The Montgomery Gala. SENT i.
ne, says that an effort was made to
open the polls in Henry county, but
as soon as the only register remain ng
on the Board in that county, went to
Abbeville, the rebels crowded around
him, with threatening demonstrs-
tions, and be concluded it unsafe to
attempt an election.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

ELECTED. Letters from Alabama
report Gen. J. B. Calls one Of the
Republicans elect to Congress from
that State. He will have to resign
his place in the army before taking
his seat at Washington. Alabama il
badly reconstructed and NAV not
come back just yet, in which case the
Congressman elect from that State
will have to await furl her action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

p-The mention OF ex President
Fillmore Is a possible Demoera c
candidate for the Presidency. by S u.
atcr eject Mc'reery. Of Kentucky, n
Lis >p cL a. The F;anhanr 3, nlu
l. ms bat sigiifcan'.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
ADJouRNMENr.-The legislature i.

ADJouRNMENT.-The legislature is
expected to adjourn tomorrow. be i,
ing the shortest for some wears. So
much for the charge by which mem.
bers are paid salary instead of dav
wages. Now if the further effect is
to improve the quality of legistors as
well as to cheaper legislation, the
public may be glad We are not vet
exactly satisfied that any improve
ment has taken place, considering
the present legislature-though it
was not known that the salary law
would be adopted when the present
members were elected.
STATE AID TO What
was considered test vote was taken
on Saturday IN the Senate. which
stood ID in favor TO 12 against the
amendment. The bill must have
friends TO carry it in the Senate. as
u majority of the Senate must be had
in such cases. Senator Hazelton vot-
ed against this bill of Webb, pledg,
ing the State to pay 100000 for
every 20 miles of railroad furnished
in the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

Gg Harrison Reed, formerly q
prominen IN an in Wisconsin and for
a while connected with the State
Journal, was nominated the other
day as the Republican candidate for
Governor of Florida. Also, VIM. H.
Gleason, formerly prominent demo.
cratic politician of Wisconsin, was
nominated on the same ticket for
Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

49, The members of the Legislature
have voted to postpone all resolu-
tons Tor postage stamps for them
selves. This is wrong they should
have voted TO themselves each SlO.>
w worth to prepay the postage on
documents sent to the people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
sG-Great Britain leads the world

BV Great Britain leads the WorId
in mercantile shipments with 1000, :
600 tons. The United States stands
second, with 5000, 900. In 1850 she
had overtaken Great Britain, but the
late war has caused q. falling off
Germany is third on the list, far ex,
ceeding France, which follows as the
fnurth
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

gT The New York Herald says
the venerable Gen. Lorenzo Thomas
in his ridiculous hobbiugs in and ont
of the War Office may be likened to
hen on q hot griddle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
SCOTT TO HIS DEBTORS
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

to ali persons indebted 70 the arm Of Seorf BAyoaD
that they have sold their entire stock Of goods and all
persons indebted TO said firm Will do well 10 call
". the old stand mm ediats settlement and
costs All accounts must 10 settled by tue Goth
day of March, they will be placed in other hands for
collection JAS. n. SCOTT
Glen Haven March q 1868 3Q-5t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
ssg- There is in Tennessee a sec ret.

sg-Tbere is in Tennessee sec ret.
society CALI G itself the Improved
Order of Red Men" 1t is TOW ten
months since the first ''tribe" was or
ganized, and there are now FIVE in
the state, embracing three hundred
members. The chief rejoices in the
euphonious title Of Incohonee. 1t is
said the order is not at all political.
AT recent celebration in Nashville
they displayed banner bearing on
one side the inscription, "Im'd 0. r.
M. State of CHARACTERIZATION
Friendship and Charity. We assist
each other in adversely, and care for
the widow and orphan )" and on the
other side, ITO adopt orphans, and
bring them up in virtuous ways is
pleasing to the Great Spirit"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
,~MALL FARM For sALEl

The uuder4gusd off-rr for sale hi. la or 3 acres
sl'u lD uhdr cultivation ana ready 10, the
pio~ sEug toy house Il ont buildings IL il wtthiu
sight o' school house isa1out 5Hi-~ froi" Esnboro
ANA from P.aIteyite. There land adjoining
that ou.ht 10 be bought. Price tor the farm sIp1-
Terms, $50 cash snd the bal remain on the
place year If dsrir.d For further partic address
W III. POLLARD
March Q 1875. Sa-1w- ilenboro, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
Tho Worlds Washington special

saws that yesterday noon a double
gusrd was placed at all the entrances
to the war department. Two COM
missioned officers were stationed in
s;da the building last night and 8
dourle line of troops enclrcIed the
bnilding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
Who Next.

Andrew Johnson is second only to
the Devil as IA tempter He tempted
Doohttse and Seward and they both
fell He tried Grant and failed, then
he tried General Sherman, offered him
brevet Generals Com, Sherman could
notse His last move was 10 brcvet
Gen George IL Thomas, the hero OF
Nashville, Lieutenant General, which
would place him above Gen Sherman.
Gen, Thomas failed TO see the honor,
and promptly refused. His letter is
is too good 10 be lost and we here
with give it.:
LOUISVILLE, Feb. %, 1868
Hon. +. b. Wade, President Of The
Senate.
The morning papers of Louisville
announced officially that my name
was yesterday sent to the Senate foi
confirmation as brevet Lieutenant
General, and az brevet General. Fol
the battle of Nashville, | was APP
pointed Major General in the Unitec
States Army; my services since The
war do not merit so high compli-
ment; it is now too late TO be regarded
as compliment if conferred TOR ser
vices during the war. | Therefore
earnestly request that the Senate will
not confirm the nomination.
GEORGE II. THOMAS, Maj, Gen.
If the President tries Hancock h.
may succeed. Johnson is like tn
Devil in this respect. The Devil ha'
a way of offering a man OF what h
did not himself own. Johnson bre
vets Thomas, without thinking tina
the Senate would refuse TO en1ors
the contract. But the question nov
is "Wbat next ?"-Broadheod hide
pendant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,

PAY ON MY ACCOUNTS, and mors especia ~ Ions
standing cues must have settlement by cash
note Of all such within thirty days from this te.
can always sell, and nev'r buy, and do it honestly
DON lhGETi d. T. BROWN.
Bloomington, March l, 1868. 39-Jt*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

seg Capt o. b. Thcn,a ca
ford. and Gen,tal Biutiiff. : ~
County, were chosen dci'.ga'.- - &"
National Convention Tor b, 81 Gi..~
gressional district.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

THE WHISKY TAx.-Our Washing
ing dispatches state that a majority
of the Commute on Ways and Means
ofthe House of Representatives have
agreed to report bill retaining the
tax on whisky at 81 per gallon. 1t
will be recollected by our readers
that Commissioner Wells recommend.
ed the reduction of the tax to so cts.
per gallon, and the people of the
West generally advocated it's re-
duction to 81 per gallon. The on
ly object, however, in the proposed
reduction, was that there might be
less inducements offered to per-
petrate frauds upon the Govern
ment. This being but confession
of weakness upon the part of the
Treasury Department, the Commit
tee have resolved to keep the tax
where it is, and to urge additional
measures to secure it's collection.
There is at present all over the coun
try strong disposition to reduce the
taxes on necessities, and increase
them on luxuries. This feeling,
doubtless has operated on the Com
mittee to such an extent that they
have concluded once more to make
! the attempt to collect the So tax.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03
STRAY COW.

Taken up by the subscriber lands occupied by him
ne.r Mccartney ., and known the Dcnison farm,
Aont the 18th Of December, d. Que light rcd
about ise years old, has long slim horns, white
spots each side Of the bag other Visible rkI-
The requested to prove property pay chsrge+
and take said stray e. V. DE3RI5kLl.Ek-
Cassyiile, Feb %, 1858. 3Y4ts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

THE BRtTIsH MErRopoLrs.-ln
London the houses number more
than $50, 900, and the streets, if plac.
ed in a line, would extend from Liv,
erpool 10 New York, and are lighted
at night by 660,000 gas lamps, con-
Stunning every twenty four hours
about Is 600, 900, cubic feet of gas
of the water supply, A $50 32S gal
Ions are used per day The travels
ing public sustains 5000 cabs aud /. >,
500 omnlbuses, besides all the Other
sorts of vehicles which human uccd
can require or human wit invent.--
Its hungry population devour in the
course of every yea | 609. 900 quar-
tiers of wheat. $40 900 bnliock-, L..
100000 sheep. $4,000 caves. 80 900
pigs, 10000, 900 mead OF game, 3 600,
600 salmon and innumeraoie fish at
other sorts, and consume 43 209. 900
gallons of beer, 10000 gallons OF spir
lis and $4,000 pipes OF wine. As a
| consequence, 2,400 doctors find en-
ployment. London, fiually supports
852 churches, which are presided over
by $50 divines of greater or less note
1t is also computed that the average
extension of London is at the rate Of
two miles finished buildings pei
day. The need of this rapid con-
struction can be estimated when it
is known that the railroad improve
ments projected, and now being con
structed will, during the present year
necessitate the removal of 10000
dwelling houses. A majority of these
are inhabited by the industrial class
| eS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

Mr.. Caswell, of Jefferson, moved
that the Secretary of the Convention
forward the following dispatch to
Hon. L. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of
War:
The Republican,, Of Bssooa1n ia cosvestien:
To T. NJ. STANTON Secretary OF War:
Stand By the War Department aud we will stand b.
you.
The motion prevailed. lAppiause
On motion vote of thanks to the
Milwaukee 4 st. Paul and the Chi
cago Il Northwestern RAILROAD Co.'S.
was adopted, for their courtesy in
furnishing delegates with free return
! tickets.
Mr.. Greely's remarks will appear
IN the Herald next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-03

STALLION FOR SALE
OR EXCHANGE FOR A TEAM.

The subscriber having too much on his hands wish
to sell his horse "RArTLER.' five years old, dark
bay white feet or marks on him. stands I6 hands
high well broken TO drive single, exceeding gentle
pered, and has proved stock geter and breeder
of his kin Has drawn for three in succession
the first prize the Grant County Fair among clear
boodsd horses. will sell exchange him for good
team. Inquire the farm, mile above PArtors in
Beetown, Wis.
Beetown. March ]. 1858. JN0 BLACKBURN.
30 3ts