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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Vermont Election How it Looks.

Vermont having gone some ten
thousand heavier republican major
ity than ever on a full Vote of both
parties. the following are the COM
ments thereon by the great organs
of both parties:
The Times says 1.-The election in
Vermont demonstrates the populari-
ty of General Grant, and shows the
power Of the Republican principles. ;"
AThe Herald says: The Republi-
can victory in Vermont Is owing
parity TO the unwise course of South
ern fire eating orators proclaimlng
their devotion to the rebel flag, and
the Yermonters went TO the ballot
box as If expecting to fight old bat
ties over again"
The World says: The Republic
cans triumphing in Vermont is like
the Dutch taking Holland. The Dem
ocrats allowed the election TO 60 by
default, it not being considered a. iu-
dicative Of the sentiment of the coun-
try"
The Tribune says: 1.-THE victory
in Vermont surpasses our highest
hopes. The Democrats made a des~
perate struggle. 1t was the issue of
Sumpter over again, and the result is
a decisive victory"
The Pittsburg Post says: This
was unexpected. 1t is the result of
the erroneous cause of our Southern
papers which, in their zeal for the
success of the democrat party, have
disheartened Northern democrats
and kept many conservative repub-
licans from voting with us."
The State gives near 80, 900 repub
lican majority.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
sE ssE VOL. 20, NO. IL.
Have Southern Speakers INDUCED in
Imprudent Expressions

A few weeks ago, and soon after
the first speeches of Wade Hampton
and other leading rebels upon the
action OF the New York Convention
had reached the North, and been
commented on by the papers. the
Charleston Mercury published lead.
ing article urging Southern speakers
to be more guarded n their utteran>
ces. 1t said:
"Private advices from our most
strenuous friends at the North re-
quest that we should protest against
the imprudent expressi ons that have
escaped some Southern speakers
since tho adjournment Of the Nation
al Democratic Convention. 1. Is re-
presented TO us that great injury is
accruing to the cause from such i'm
prudence. We therefore shall make
no apologies for asking the attention
of our public speakers to the fact
We are all DESTROYS Of pushing on the
good work of success, and no one
would voluntarily impede its course
who was aware of the fact. While
no man in the South should be, and
no true man is, ashamed OF our great
lost cause, and while when we speak
like truo men, it is questionable
whether at this time anything is to
be gained by toe much reference to
things that jar on peoples nerves -
WHAT zoe cant jus noe IS u 'clR, Let
us keep our powder Tor that p2rpCse.
Too much is ut stake 10 waste itnow
at feu dc j0ies Let as haze our pVro>
technics neat Uarch In the means
time, friends, let Us without abaung
one sentiment that is true, 10 cool
and steady and give the enemy no
advantage. We have 9 S, .ong foe TO
encounter. We cannot afford to give
him all the advantage Of position
Let us guard our fianks, make secure
our lines, and when the time comes
next November. let as dowp on him
like an avalanche and double him up
like u grub worm, and then scatter
him 10 the winds. We haye the
power. Do not let US unnecessarily
ALAtIS1 ~ eSWltJ AZ! GilttN stll4A2 SAiE-
mishing and needless, thoughtiess,
shattered assaults. Let us work and
speak to win, =
The above extract comedies that
there had been some imprudent res
marks by Southern speakers. 1t all
SO acknowledges that tho Democrats
ic leaders i'll the North had become
alarmed at the boldness and frank
ness of those utterances. 1t does
not seem that they objected to them
as a matter OF principle. but only
as a matter Of policy. Ii was the
effect upon the elections at the North
that they feared. Hence they urged
that greater prudence should be ex-
ercised till after the election And
after election, if Seymour be ele>
cted the war is to be ro>opened,
this time the Democratic party TO be
in charge Of business and battles
the old rebe! enemy to load in com,
mand. o, won't it be grand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
A Bigger Rat Story.
Chicago. June 80, 1868


TO the Editors Of the Chicago tribune
| saw in to days Tribune "Rat
story, taken from the Dubuque 1smes
of June p, claiming to be tho '.big-
gest rat story on record. and bid
Tor bigger one. Here IT is. Dur
ing The winter OF 1860 So, when the
regiment to which I belonged Eff
tieth Wisconsin Infantry) was sta
toned at Fort Rice, d. T.. he mum
Der ofrats and tho havoc made by
them among the Commis9ary and
Quartermaster sto.es at that place
was absolutely Incredible. La one
instance the 1euaVtermaster had
stored III one warehouse, IN size six
teen by forty feet, corn in sacks,
which be was compelled to move
three different times, and put new
floors to the building To Try 70 save
IT, The last time he removed it the
rats had eaten a large numberofholes
through the floor, which were all
stopped up but two or three, over
which snares We're put and corn lett
on the floor The result Of that
stratagem was this killing, at one time
OF little over three hundred, and two
hundred at another, all in the same
day, making over 500. For the truth
OF this statement. | have only to
refer TO the Colonel OF the FiiIieth
Wisconsin Volunteers. VINO was in
command o1 the posi-, vino, together
with the Post Surgeon, and one Cap
tain, did the killing. Al another
time there was the same number
killed in taking up IA old floor in th-
commissary issuing room and there
were killed while we @ero there,
lcSho"t sever ...ontnsl, by estimate,
about twenty five thousand rats III
the different warehouses. There was
abont tweuty~seven barrels Of corn
meal entirely emptied by them, and
during the same time, in another
warehouse, aboatIffteen boxes # hard
bread. ! have the papers, IN the
form Of the report OF a Board Of Sur
vey, composed of the Captain and
one L.eItenant of the above regiment,
to sub tantiate his tatement. /
can also hpW, ia the same way, Chat
there VAS destroyed during ten
months, Commissary stores alone,
excl i've eli Quartermaster, over one
i'm cred thousand dollars worth oil
I guess chat viii beat
the Galcna. RATS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Diarrhea Cure.

A correspondent Of the New York
Tribune prescribes the following as a
sure cure for dysentary and diarrhea:
Take Indian Cor rn).meal, make
it into a thick Cruel, cook thoroughly,
sweeten with sugar or 'molasses to
taste, and CRATE little nutmeg ia it;
it is then ready for use. II taken at
the commencement Of the disease, q
pint bowl of the Cruel usually effects
a cure. 1t is best TO use the Cruel in
place Of the regular meals. Objection
may De made to the corn meal, that
it is loosening; so is castor oil or any
other physic which is taken to work
off a disease, and it is certainly more
pleasant to take than castor oil or
pills
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Ben. F. Hopkins Nominated for Con-
gress.

WATERFOWL, Sept. ?,
Tue Congressional Convention for
the Second District, was organized
to~day at 10 A. NJ, with ex~Gov,
Lewis President, and James Ross,
Secretary. The district was fully
represented, and Hon. 3. +. Hopkins
was unanimously nominated by ac-
clamation. His acceptance ron lrks
had the true ring of earnestness and
patriotism, and were warmly applaud
ed. The resolutions adopted endorse
the National Republican platform
the fidelity and the ability Of Hon.
B. f. Hopkins; and repudiate the
revolutionary and war platform Of
Seymour and Blair. The Conven-
ton adjourned after session Of an
hour and a halt, in the midst of good
and hopeful feeling for the future Of
the country and the party that pre-
served it. ]. r..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

NEGRO REMAcY.-Democratio
orators have much to say about ne
gro rule, provided colored people
have equal rights accorded to them.
A single tact explodes oil this talk
about negro supremacy. IL South
Carolina there are $4,000 colored
voters. This is much larger than the
number Of white voters. The Char
lesion, S. C., Neus says, notwith~
standing the colcred men have the
political control OF the State, "they
have secured but one colored man
Cardova, to a high and responsible
position The colored men could
elect men Of their own race to any
Office in South Carolina but they
show their disinterestednegs by elect.
ing white Judges, white clerks Of
Courts, white United States Scna-
tors, aud white United States Re-
representatives." This does not look
much like the negro ruling the white
man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Total Of ordinary expenses........ S37s, 0S96l
ESTIMATED
The estimates and appropriations
for the current year show still fur
Their reduction to $4,000, 600, which
is very nearly to the mark of our ex>
penditure in the last year of Mr..
Buchanan's administration. Large
amounts have been applied to the re>
duction of the public debt. The last
Treasury report states 'tthe actual
reduction from Sept. l, 1865 to Oct.
81, 1867" at 1906, lS5, 1918. From
Oct. 81, 1865, to August l, 1868, it is
officially reported as reduced in the
sum of $3.50, Ola, 956.6S, without taxi
ing out the $50, 100000 of railway
bonds. Let us add to these items
the cost of the war, as above given,
together with the sums which we
deduted from the expenditures in the
War and Navy Departments, as al
lowance for their average annual
cost under the ordinary conditions of
peace:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Expenses for the year ending
June 80, 1861, was estimated at $780,
5000 for the year ending June 80,
1869, there were estimated appro-
priated for s33,O81, lis. A small
part of this latter sum is estimated
for war claims remaining unpaid, but
we will accept it as representing the
proper expenses of that department
which peace shall be fully restored,
all the war debt liquidated into an
other form, and the military service
of the Republic brought back to it's
normal condition, commensurate
with the material growth OF the peo'
pie. The department cost, for the
year ending June 80, so, 6,409,
767, 10 1t is fair to assume that its
proper expenses, had no rebellion or
civil disturbances required their ex-
pansion, would have averaged for the
seven years from July l, 1861, 10
July l, 1868, not over $50, 900, 900
per annum. Deduct, therefore $780,
100000 from the above aggregate
and it leaves the proper expenses of
the rebellion in that department at
So, 008,702, 928,02.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

aThe editor Of the Pierce Coun,
y Herald tells Of q little girl Of his.
tive years old, who has taken liking
TO type,setting has acquired a knowT-
edge OF tho art preservative so rapid
y that in few days she has become
able to set up quarter Of a column
Of solid matter daily.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

POST Office address, Lancaster, Wis.,
Judge OF Circuit Court--J. 7. MILLS.
Judge Of Probate Court--WH. McGOEIeAL,
Treasurer--V. +. KINNEY.
Sheriff.. p Cox.
Register of Deeds-JoSEPH BOOK.
CLERK of Circuit Court. W. BLASDINe.
Clerk of Board OF Supervisors-P IL. PARSONS
Oh m of Board of Supervisors-ADDIsoH BURR.
superintendent of Schools. p. HUBBARD.
County Surveyor--JoEL BARBER.
District Attorney-G. c. HAzELTos, Up. o. Boscobel.)
Coroner-CHAs. DIcKEY, Up. o. Dickeyvlle)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

~ Even Wendell Phillips has
mado an unconditional surrender to
General Grant.
"Tho triumph, he says, "of the
Republican party means the loyal
North III the saddle. The election Of
Seymour means the Confederate
Government Of Richmond absorbing
that Of Washington A Democratic
rebel in power pnts ns back to 1861.
Republican success now is like Get
tysburg or Antietam-not the estab-
lishment Of absolute justice, but
necessary preliminary to all effort in
that direction.
"Seymour's advent means re-
pudiation, which ties our hands so
that we can never borrow again in
order to put down rebellion-and
then rebellion.
eyes, on the whole, all things con.
sidered, we prefer prumbull and
Fessenden to Forrest and Toombs.
This is Wcndell's logic, and, like
Plato, he reasons well. With him
viii march To the music ofthe Union
/ the extremists who were toointenscly
radical to support Abraham Lin.
coin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
,xpkSsEs on rng NAyr parAa1nsNr-sAMg rEAa..
Total. $4l4,32o, 3T6.13

The Navy cost s11,513, 1903 in
gold and was estimated at s12,000,~
900 for the year ending June 80, 1861,
but probably cost more, as that in
Guided three the year ending June
30, 1860, and months of the rebellion.
The estimates and appropriations for
the current year ending next June
are SIT, 100000 We take, there
fore, an average of SIS, 100000 for
the proper expenses independent of
the war and, deducting for the seven
years sos, 100000 have balance of
sos, $40, 376,13 to carry up against
the rebel Democracy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

This shows q slight excess over
the total OF receipts as stated abo, e,
but, as we have remarked, the ex>
clusion OF all transaction concerning
the debt from beth sides of the ac>
count, and the omission of the res
pective balances and deficits would
reconcile the difference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

-Toothache, according to the
London Lancet, can be cured by the
following preparation Of carbolic acid.
10 orc drachm OF coll0dium add two
dracbms Of carbolic acid. A gelatin,
Gus mass is precipitated, small por-
tion Of which, inserted the cavity
Of an aching tooth. invariably gives
immediate relief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

"A prominent journalist in New
York, who Is perfectly bald, has Offer
ed reward Of one thousand dollars
for tale that viii make his hair
stand on end.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

The colored people have started
a subscription to raise $4,000 with
which to purchase q homestead for
General Howard. None but colored
people are to subscribe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
LANCASTER WISCONSIN. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER s. 1868.

partment show that the total ex-
expense of this Bureau since its or
ganization, have been but s5,617. 900
no small part Of which mas been ex
pended to provide food for starving
Southern Democrats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
A Sheep Story.

Some weeks ago story made the
rounds of the press, that the hay
seed which had been scattered in the
winter on the backs Of some sheep in
New Hampshire, from the NOW
above the shed whore they were
housed, had sprouted in consequence
of the continuous wet weather in the
spring, and that they were then car
rying about with them a crop Of
grass two inches long. The follow
ing is the New York Mails version
OF the story.
This is the most interesting story
that every we have seen, concerning
some New Hampshire sheep who
are wearing of the green" Twas
related by person on whose honor
we rely-he never "hack>ed cherry
trees-and shouldn't tell a e.
Robert Batchelder, this was the
shepard's name, and he pastured
twenty-eight sheep on Salisbury
Plain. But when the leaves had fall
len, and November winds were chill,
why out on the open world they
couldn't get their fill. So Bobby
kindly put them in a well protected
shed, with hay enough to feed them
in the NOW up overhead. And the
seed it sifted down and lodged in
their wool, and there it did remain,
till the April moon was full. And
then out went the mutton, all in the
rain, you know, and, in less than
twenty-one days, the seed began to
grow, and it grow ed like she bean
in the song, and now the grass upon
their backs is more'n two inches long.
And, it is expected, that, later in the
year. red, fragrant clover blossoms
will appear. The moral Of this sheep
tale is clear to every eye, that by
iudicious management, if person
cared to try, he might, with little
trouble, and with aid of rainy weath>
er, have his lamb and green peas
growing up together
CONFIDENCE TRICK.-A Swiudler
10 Ohio, pretending to be son Of
John G. Breckenridge. has been very
successful at begging money from
sympathizlng democrats-pretending
that his father is in distress for want
of money, and this tyrranrical gov
eminent still refusing to assent to his
return to his country. 1t was fun
ny dodge. Rich democrats had help
ed him to large sums. Several thou~
sand dollars were foRud about him.
| Jeremiah Carhart, inventor Of the
melodeon, died the other day. He
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

s6s- Pendleton said one true thing
in Hartford "Che Republican Par-
ty cannot, if it would, stop whore it
is Itmust go onward, and onward. "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

The RAPrDIrY or RiFIE BALLS
1t is asserted that, according to ex-
periments recently made with targets
connected together by electric wires.
the ordinary rifle ball Of the Spring
field muskot, nth the regulation
quantity Of powder, passes over 100
feet directly from the muzzle Of the
piece in about 1uo 18th part Of a sec
ond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Bankinp & Gxfban9e.
I. HODGES. I. hcARe
HODGES & M'CARN.
BANKERS IN DEALERS IN EXCHANGE

AND GOVERNMENT SECURITIES,
PLATTEYILLE, WISCONSIN
Particular attention given to Collections and proceeds
promptly RENTED on day of payment
Refor TO
Henry Clews 4 Co N. York L. Edgerton, New York
Second Natl PIX. Chicago National Bank of Gslsns
15-tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
INTEREST PAID on PUBLIC DEBT.

This item is as properly chargea>
BILE in the account, as if it had been
money directly spcnt for powder
and ball The estimate ofinterest to
be paid during the current year is
much reduced being only sl26, 000,-
900. Mark that
THE FREEDMEN's BUREAU.
The accounts in the Treasury De-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Jeremiah Carhart, inventor of the
melodeon, died the other day. He
got out the first one in 1886.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
New York. August 3

Allen, ''the wickedest man. who
has been preparing for reform,
made up his mind on Saturday to
close his Water street dance~ house
He yesterday attended the Howard
Mission Church, devoutly engaged
in prayer and last evning held a
prayer meeting in his old Water
street den.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
Expenses Of The rebellion proper-...si,l

Expenses Of the rebellion proper-.sI Jos $50, 3sso7
Ordinary expenses of War Department
seven years estimate 2loOOoooo0O
Ordinary expenses OF Navy Department
seven years estimate l05 900 900 90
Ordinary expenses of civil service &c
seven years.., ...............,.. SIS, 405 039n
Reduction oiapuellc debt.....,..., 2S5,0l4 056. IS
s5,0S4, 05l s7gO6
Add Tor all expenditures ls606l,....-. S457SS3447
Total 81 expeudiruras < fsS 500 o. 70
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

ga miracle is reported to have
taken place, and is now under exams
nation IN Rome. being q remarkable
escape from sbipwrock of the crew Of
a vessel in which the relics of one of
the martyrs Of the Dominican order.
lately beatifed, were being conv ey>
ed from the Philippine Island.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Sag- Fred. Douglas 8aid at the
Equal Rights Convention, that a few
years ago the only laxury he enjoyed
was q whole seat ia a car. Even
that luxury he did not have now
The other night be was riding muf-
fled up in his blanket, when some
body asked him for bali bis seat
he stuck his heal out and replied,
"I'm n niger" 81 dol'G care who
the d. you are, / want scat"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08
~. HOW THE MONEY HAS BEEN Ex~
PENDED.

We have above shown what it has
cost the country to put down the re-
bellion. Let us look at the other ex>
penses incurred during the period
The following table shows the ordin-
airy expenses, excluding those for
the War and Navy Departments and
on account Of the debt. 1t compre>
hends all other expenses of the coun-
try, incident to its necessities in war
or peace. These are grouped by the
Secretary uuder the heads of the
Civil Service, Pensions and the In
dians. The figures are:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

The burthen Of Federal taxation
no longer effects the masses Of the
people. 1t bears upon wealth, luxury,
and personal Indulgence. As such,
the people will prefer it to the new
Democratic theory of equal taxation,
which is to press upon the farmer
and his products equally with the
wealthy capitalists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-08

Total Of ordinary ezpenses...... s87s, 4oo. os9el
ESTIMATED.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-13

NARDoZO, ALSOP IL FCURQU>
REAE are buying ct auction, and from every
SILKS, DRESS GOODS, sHAwLs, gMBRoIDE-
RIEs, LACEs, hosiery, GLOVES, CARPETS,
and HoUSEKEEPIGG GOODS in every variety
CLOTHS, CAsSIMERES, and CLoAKIN0s, Sc;
which they offer at extremely low prices No.
els BROAD STREET, between Ninth and Tenth.
Also, very large assortment Of Tarlasans
and Swiss uslins. white and light Kid Gloves
ton. -
CARDOZo, ALsOP s. FOURQURkAN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-13
IoNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1s. 1868.

THE PROPOSED MUSICAL ASSOCIATION
We would call the attention of our musl-
cal readers to the call of some of our citi-
zens for meeting at the Spotswood Hotel
for the purpose of taking steps for the
formation of Musical Association. :.
The objects of this Association are well
worthy of the consideration of all lovers
of the art divine, and if accomplished, its
good results to cur musical community
cannot fail soon to be observed. All per-
sons desiring to participate are requested
to meet in the Spotswood ballroom this
evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-13

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MERCHANTS
AND PLANTERS SAVINGS BANK.-The an
nual meeting of the Merchants and Plan
ters Savings Bank was held last evening.
Mr.. P. J. Wright was called to the chair,
and Mr.. W. A. jenkins called upon to act
as secretary.
The presidents report was read stating
the condition of the company, which was
satisfactorily received. The following dl-
rectors were then elected:
J.H. Montague, John D. Harvey, D. 7.
Williams, G.. W. Gillian, John G. Shater,
R. H. Dibrell, Nat. M. Wilson, Robert 5.
Archer, P. J. Wright, George Timber
lake, W. K. Martin, John Booker, George
Gibson, John J. Wilson, George A. Barks-
dale, William G. Paine, and Richard D.
Brown.
The directors subsequently met and INC
elected J. H. Montague president and W.
A. Jenkins cashier.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-01-13

LIST OF UNAVAILABLE LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN THE Posr-oFFCE, January II, 1868 ::
"E. c." Richmond, Va. no stamp !;
Charles Middleton, Chesterfield, Va, no
stamp; S. N. Giles, Staunton, Va, no
stamp; Fernando G. Jacobs, Connecticut
Lake, N. e., no stamp; Jacob Runkle,
Rockingham county, Va, no stamp.