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population Of not far nom 1000. The commsf.
DIAL prosperity Of the tow ID very largely Deepen
dent upon the business incident TO garrisoning and
supplying the frontier military posts, for which
this il the grand depot. The people Of the place
are about equally divided between Americans,
being the German. The territory occupied By the
city IL irrigated BY water conveyed through stone
drains. -.-.l.-.--.s-..--.a--.-.
A fine stream Of water il thus carried through
the courtyard Of the Mengen Hotel, where We are
now tarrying. A better hotel By the way, I
never saw in my travels. Il IL built Of limestone,
and has pleasing exterior appearance. Inside
It is light, airy, cleaniy and finely appointed,
Astounding not only in metropolitan elegancies
and conveniences but the many little comforts
dear to the travellers heart. The proprietor, Mr..
Mengen. is said to be man Of large wealth, and
the comfort of his guests. We paid brief visit
to what remains Of some of the structures attached
to the Alamo fort, of Mexican massacre notoriety.
The old church attached thereto, with remains Of
architectural elegance still attached to its fac sde
bears the date Of l7ss. The fort proper was con-
structed By the Spaniards at considerably earlier
period. 80 ---
The old church of St. Ferdinxnd, with statue
of its patron Saint occupying niche in its front
wall, stands on the main piazza across the river.
A portion Of It Is about to undergo demolition for
the purpose Of enlargement and modernization.
1t was constructed some 1877 years ago, and is a
most Dizzy and venerable looking edifice outside
and inside. We we're courteously escorted within
and about 1t. Upon the altar is crucidx OF pure
silver, one of the few remaining sacred adorn.
ments which were placed In the church at the
time of its completion. A statue Of the Virgin
upon side altar wears crown Of pure gold /;
that Of s.. Joseph, upon an opposite altar, wears
But more about this city, its antiquities. ETC.,
anon. z. T. I
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that time have been over one million and half
of dollars and not one dollar has beenlos By the
depositors. -- - -
In Fayette, Me-, Mr.. A. G. Hutchinson tookfour
full grown raccoons out of Q log In the early part
Of 1867, and in the winter Of 1865 he took four
more from log near the same spot. and he hopes
to do as well the coming winter.
M. Meller, of Paris, viii shortly visit Palestine
for the purpose of inquiring into the expedency
of establishing colony there. Many Partisan
Hebrews. DESTROYS of change, are anxious to settle
in Palestine.
A New York writer, describing the collapse OF
q newspaper, one Of the political organs, says :
"The instrument bowed out with sonorous sound
indefinitely prolonged, like the ssthmatic grunt OF
the dying cadence in street serensde to sick
monkey" o. nT
Geo. Ellis, bookseller and news dealer, No.
Old Levee, opposite the Post Office. has laid the
following on our table: Southern Cultivator, for
November; Frank Leslie's Budget of Fun, for
December; the Nation, for November 5th; the
Round Table, for November It'll 4; and the Scien.
tifc American, for November 18th.
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The language of nature and experience demon
strates that whoever would enjoy the pleasures Of
food, the beauties of landscape. the joys of com
partnership, the riches of literature or the honors
Of station and renown. must preserve their health.
The effect of foul. injurious food, entering the
produce headache, loss of appetite, unrefreshing
sleep, low spirits, feverish burnings, etc.. which
are the symptoms of that horrid disease, dyspep-
eis, which assumes Q thousand shapes, and points
ton Bitters will prevent, overcome and counter
act all OF these effects. They act with unerring
age.
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The Library and Reading Room shall be open
SIC. a. The Librarian shah give security, in the Of
se n s 81
pete and catalogue belonging TO the Library
together with dupcse Of the same winch shah be at
Der each book assign If place IN the Library and grange the
msp, charts other property the may
from time time be prescribed by the Board Of Directors
ten od Of So S Gs and
due: paid one sGSh be folio or
be duooecimo, or Of smaller sire
purpose the Of the member to whom book or books
have ben delivered the date q taking from and return
penalties as may hsve been incurred thereon.
sd Ss '1s uis
counting TOR the TO the treasurer and shall report
as may refuse to psy them nss and a lose os
book BOOKS write In otherwise deace the
Reading Room Regulations. = >.
exsmns returned books and replace them the LIBRARY
s
@ Hno ~ h d inc a'ss & q .Ie
the the He shall likewise perform such
fnsr s s Se from time
SEC j. shall BE- additionally the duty Of the Librarian
record book Of subscription and annual dues Of members
other books and may from time be
~ eiai. kI,o socuII.y IN ne
r % es snS s INA ne g are Oh ns
81 ~ snu WI" nod the same AZ the pleasure OF
'ns =! sos no 81 n, D is, ,o a -. s, :, A.,
ST anu 'ne 70 ee eoverhea
.ns IN ne absence oil
So m 4, s bIb saai ~ ~ Inc po , ~ A.
hc. "a ~ .nai oe tne GUY u ,ne Assistsnt
unoer tne sqperslsoo OF tne Iressnrer
~ e. ,ss & % nnu ye uuss "a
r. win ash y n, s as ~ oe As
q. hs a. 80 go ~ - s -, ~, - ~
~ ~ "a - :. nias NUN 'e W o oo P'eseiiooo
" s .e 20 \. y, ~, a,ipe'vs 49, ., 49,
esPeclsoy " reeevng ana out OF
ooohs caIuy oosersng tne EDiay regulations Tor the
70 gse slecis 20 me ming OF newpapers tue
~ u lnskaznes e'S 70 &c. ~ me,sesers
ns IN nal espaey 20 keep 81 Asss IN keeping
we o. .ne Sean Wen Nentiateo ana IN
eae nsps, g'oDes
Ps.ueS, eaS, De ne ueaesu nor ana
VIA. we anu SOON oe aoe agree
s ar Th 'r any s s sna rssut 2.
AZ ~ oS.v . c9en tns. sne papers sgs
pc properly before the hour OF the
opsnns q 'ne neanng .noom. ....,. IT,,
An ~. q nsen neInper " .ne Assoelaton ouy ense 70
ne uee o. tne L1ors may wnsraw book or SCI OF books
snd retain the same two weeks nom the date OF delivery
WITHIN tne curent yea snaii not DC
gnt must ~ tne weeks De return
60 prsIy one BOOKS o. efcus,ion msy on spPnca
ton TO the Librarian be renewed for the ike term Of two
weeks Provided that not than two separate renewals
the same book or set OF books be allowed without special
permission of the Board Of Director No book Of books
shall in be reserved BY the Librarian for either
member or directors nor shall books be transferred from
name TO another
49, a. Any member wno sns retain oook or set OF
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LETTER NUMBER THREE.

FROM YORKTOWN TO SAN ANToNIo-APPEARAScE
OF THE CoUNTRY-BUCK TAYLoR's GANG
ATTACK UPON PARTY OF DEsPBRADOEs-
INSECURITY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY sUsPI-
CI0Us yIsIT0R-vIsIT TO A GERMAN FARMER
AGMCULrURK OF TRANSFORMING OF SAN
ANTONIO AND ITS CURIosITIEs.
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SECTION l. The officers of the Association shall BE- Prssi
emit Vice President CorresRonding Secretary hsoordnS
sss.si'sis ssssa grsstsss sa.i elected
Treasurer by separate baos the by general ticket
majority Of the whole votes given being necessary 70
SIC The President shan preside meetings Of the Asso
cston call such extra nsenss as the Board Of Dressos
give the casting vote when there shall be an equal division
The Vice President shall preside IN the absence Of
the Presidents and general perform the duties Of that office
s & he :ss@ q
ing s conSsc cg OF the
sHc Treasurer shall receive ali dues and don
Il s.p al % bin II. Hs s r *.
Ri sg sn
re 9 s sf.S e e Ss.s and
shall give security in the sum Of 1--WE hundred dollars
SIC The Board Of Director shall have power to agpro
Of the shall meet once in each month for
ms The s he
quarter the Of the Of the Association
dstely notify Association, and appoint evening
SEC The Board Of Directors shall appoint Librarian
whose duty shall be 70 attend st the Library on each day
% M ns charts and al other properly in his Be-
ior sng to The proper order
an S n ti s %
and to be otherwise governed by the Board Of Directors
ed ARTICLE ILL.,
Each member not proprietor subscribing to the Con-
stituon, shall pay the sum of i've dollars annually. in
advance.
Each member who q proprietor subscribing To the
Constitution shall pay the sum OF ten dollars annually In
advance.
ANY person become q member for life by paying the
sum of fifty dollars.
ARTICLE VI
Any person approved by majority OF the Board Of Direct
may become entitled TO a membership in perpetuity.
payment hundred dollars and may such
bershp pleasure the books Of the Association subject
that any one being already "a life may
member in pepeuity under this clause the payment Of
fifty dollars. = -
Any person. If approved by majority of the Directors
become member on complying with the provisions Of
ARTICLE VIII. r...f-
There shall be an annual meeting Of the Association on the
first Tuesday in Jsnnsy for the election Of officers tor the
receiving from the Board Of Dirrc
os and quarterly thereafter for the transaction Of such
other business as may be presented
ARTICLE TX.
If the President Vice Presidents Secretaries Treasurer
Dectors in their several official capacities shall neglect the
performance Of their duties shall administer the Ia
the Association efficiently equitably. written
plant of fifteen members meeting shall be called. and .
director who shall censure remove from Office, fully
exonerae the accused the OF the
warrant
There be Constitution the
same proposed the Board
nth previous to the quarterly nesting and then approved
by threefourths Of the members present.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

New York prices for Grover & Bakers family
sssw,sR machines at the office, ls2 Canal street.
aaegnes warranted for five years. Hemmer,
qulit,r, tucker and braider with each machine.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

X 1kAnD - MAYO-
UUc0EssORs TO MAGKE Z KNEAssJ
Removed from No. Magazine street.
Aaaufheturers 81 saddlery and Harness,
-GnPoRxsRs
oADDLERY, HARDWARE, Betting, PACKING AND
HOSE, E1O, ETC..
Hes. sTehoapitoulas md New Lsvss, snA - q aad @
Common strssts.
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HELP OR WE PERrsH-This is what neglected
teeth would say II they could demonstrates with
their owners; and mark this, the teeth cannot
perish or become black or yellow II the Sozodont
u used daily.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

We the subscribers young Of the city Of New Orleans,
being DESTROYS adopting extend inor
nation upon mercantile and other subjects Of general utility
have associated ourselves for the purpose of establishing
Library and Reading Room, and for government have
adopted the following r
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

The directors Of public schools hold meeting
Wednesday evening, at the Office, SO Burgundy
street. at o'clock.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

MAeNoLIA WATER--Superior to the best i'm
ported German cologne, and sold at half the price,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-10

Res-Istssns sf the Reading Room. ZEN
Rule Conversation shah Be allowed othsrvfs e than
In Z whisper within the Reading Room -
Rule No shall Be permitted % srnoks In IN.
Library CO The Reading Room; 70 dsscs damage or inure
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Month"; advertisements insersss vsy sthsf day, 70 b
0nsUsd thirds the shows rates.
yhss end Fourth Page monthly sdvGtsnsns each Square
- - r,osth- - -T'sr p. tsfarrrr.
Ranssat sdvsmsnts having the Of the papsz Art
nsuasl % pW squars each subssqusnti.ssrisn, esnts
~ sssass ,ecfe.--l
ma ed Yoazsh psss rs.sssns slvgtssnssta sssh ia
Advert pats inserted u intsrvals 70 10 srssd - ssv
oash insertion
Bsrulas sdvstiss advertise largely shall b allowed
ssh dscunt shove named transient rates % may Be
nssd up,n prsvd n shall sach diseeun a.
ossd3 bper cont.
Anbusnsss notices Of advsrssus,ss charged soesn
~ pr lice, each Insertion -lr
Al xaziisnt advertisements mast b paid for In Advsnes
tsrsements mot marked FOR specified numbs Of
ustlo vii be publshedsx times and charged accordingly
AAbu with regular advertisers shall be rendered monthly
AsquArs the spacs occupied BY Ven lines solid sgsss.
CHH WEEKLY CRESOENT
q pubshsd every Saturday morning sabscriptisa. -
~ In advanced hsyssry and quarterly. sans rates
nsis essiss 10 esntA
Rates Of Advsrtisinss
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CONTRIBUTION.
ARTICLE II.

The name and sfyie Of this Association shall be III
YOUNG MEMS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AsSOCIA
TON OF THE CITY OF NE " ORkEANS"
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San AhIONI0, Uct. 50, 1865.
Arrived here to-day about IL A. NJ. Approach.
ing from Indanola the first view of the town is not
obtained until You find yourself almost within.
The view, however, IL striking and picturesque.
II seems q pretty and thriving city, set like
jewel in boundless wilderness Of oaks and chap.
the houses and stores to be but one story In
height, and constructed of the lime stone abound
ing In the vicinity. The city is built upon both
sides Of the San Antonio river, and contains
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17

NJ f<@sx
Scotland and America. Inc IONS
munion always existed historlcaiy
as an independent branch OF the
Church Catholic and has steadily
maintained the unity OF the Cathollc
faith. Although separated from ao>
solute communion with the Eastern,
Romish, and other branches of the
Church, the Anglican Communion
has never yet pronounced the ban OF
excommunicatioa upon any Church,
but has worked steadily on toward
perfect unity of.all the Churcness7
At no time in the history OF tie An
ehcan Communion has not the truth
been preached, the sacraments right
" administered, and the doctrines OF
the divinity of the Saviour, sanctih>
cation. etc. been sustained sound and
clear through all changes. The An
gIican Communion is now. the hope
of the world. On it hinges the unl>
ty of the Church of Christ, and tow
ard it we look for the time when the
seamless garment OF Christ shall Gov
err His Churches. Even roman
Catholic writers have conceded 70
the Anglican Communion the natural
authority Of Church and the power
to ordain ministers. These writers
denounce certain of its doctrine err
rols, but at the same time they have
buried the base and mean fables o.
the past, once the inn dement's OF un>
scrnpulous controve, sialists, ana
now concede the true position OF the
Communion.
la conclusion the Bishop reminded
bis hearers that, when the origin or
authority of any Church was called
in question, historical facts should be
the test OF It's position" ANXIOUS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17
The Wrong Woman.

Reading the article in Thursdays
Chronicle headed, 'sShall Women Pro-
poser" in which Mrs. Cakes Smith
rela es a story of a woman proposing
to the wrong man, reminds me OF an
occurrence that happened here some
twenty years since. A distinguished
professioner and divine from. this
neighborhood was on visit TO some
friends east for the mountains, and
was introduced to very respectaS
BILE family which had two accomplish
ed daughters-one OF them very
handsome, the other very piain. ~
After spending several weeks IN
the neighborhood, and having fire.
quent opportunities of meeting the
ladies, he became quite enamored
with the younger and prettier OF toe
sisters. He however returned home
without showing any preference
He was a man of very sedate and
studious habits, and soon became abb
sorbed in his books, and for time no
seemed to forget his new acqualntan>
cos. But the image of one OF them
seemed to be continually before his
mind. After having maturely con
sidered the matter, he concluded to
commence correspondence with the
object of his affection. Unfortunate
", or fortunately, as he afterwards
stated, he addressed tho wrong lady.
He had got the names transposed.
The correspondence finally led TO
an engagement. The day was fixed
for the wedding, and the grave and
reverned d D. made his appearance
at the proper time. But what was
his CONSERVATION to find that he was
going to marry a lady he had not
courted. But, being sensible and
honorable man, he said nothing about
it, believing the hand of providence
was in the matter, and was actually
married TO the sister of the girl he
thought he had won. Time wore on;
she proved to be a most amiable, inS
telligent and atfectionate wife. He
never told the story till after the
younger sister was happily married.
He never had reason TO repent the
and he to this day is firm in
the belief that God so ordered it for
his happiness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17
neA The New York Tribune, thong

R@-The New York Tribune, though
earnestly opposed to the nomination
of Gen. Grant, replies conclusively
to the objection that he is not fitted
for the Presidency because he has
not the attainment of q scholar:
Gen. Grant may not be an accom-.
plished scholar in any department of
human learning;Abut freedom from
the vanity, the passion, and the obs
stinacy of Mr.. johnson, may COM
pensate for DEFICIENCIES far greater
than we suppose Gen. Grants to be-
And it may be observed generally
that the habit into which the COM
mander of an army falls, of relying,
to q certain extent, upon the judg-
ment and abilities of others, induces
a quick apprehension of the charac-
ter of subordinates, and q ready tact
in the selection of fit and trusts
worthy instruments. In this respect
the army is a good school, even for the
duties and the demands of a civil
position. Caesar, Frederick and Ma
poleon were great statesmen, as well
as great generals; and neither of
them could boast of that limitless
fund OF erudition which eliminates
the columns of several New York
newspapers"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17


SYMPATHY observation-disclosures
Gratis are not rebels-they are not
But every rebel calls himself demo
crat aud vote the democratic ticket.
1t is legal presumption therefore
that there are sympathlsirg feelings
between the two, just as there are
between mulattos and cole black ne>
gros. 1
Democrats are not secessionists-
they are not, but every secessionist,
from JEFF Davis down is q democrat.
ic sympathiser, as every tory 60 nserv,
alive in England has tender feelings
toward American conservatives.
Democrats are not Copperheads,
but every Copperhead is democrat.
Suppose you should hear a man say,
II am q Copperhead." Could you
doubt bis party affirmitles No.
And suppose . man should an
nounee himself opposed to paying
the National debt at all, and holding
the war and debt to be unconstitu-
tionaI. Would you doubt his de-
mocracY No.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17

PREACHING. - Theodore Tilton
charges to the account of written SER
mons, mostly stolen, the habitual
absence from church of SO many
sensible men and women, who can
certainly profit themselves more by
staying at home Sundays reading
good books, perhaps the very books
from which the sermons being preach
ed were copied. Tilton cutely init
mates that be is unable to see any
difference in the wrong of stealing
sermons and sermonic thoughts aud
in opening neighbors' houses and
barns in the night and carrying away
any vsluables that professional rev.
erend thief may covet for grain. He
thinks that even in extempore preach
ing the Word Of God is about the only
book OF records that minister may
freely appropriate-except what shall
burst forth from the lights within.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17
A Kentucky Democrat Sees the Error Of
his Ways.

Mr.. John. A. Brooks, mem Der OF
the Kentucky Legislature from Web
ster, having become satisfied that the
Democratic party as now organized
is hostile to the true welfare of the
country, has resigned his seat 10 the
Legislature, and announces that he
will henceforth support the Republi.
can party. The following is his let
ter of resignation
To the Honorable, the Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives.,
SIR: | was elected to represent the
county of Webster in the Lower
House of the Kentucky Legislature,
as the nominee of the Democratic
party. Since | have been in the
Legislature of Kentucky, and recent
ly attended upon the proceedings of
the Democratic State Convention, I
hare become convinced that the course
Observed and the principles no,c adroca
ted by the Democratic party are at
variance 10Th the true system Of repub-
tican government, and tend to a DIS
organization of our social and political
fabric. have the best good OF my
country at heart, and cannot longer
consent to participate in producing
continued disorder, disquiet, and lack
of obedience to law in the conduct or
public affairs. Our country must
either be at peace, or continually dis
turbed and agitated, our institutions
and laws, duly enacted, must be
maintained, or we mnst degenerate
into anarchy. |, sir, am for peace,
for qriet, for obedience to law, for
giving to all men that equal and
exact justice to which they are en-
titled under our form of government.
and by the DEGREES of the God of
nature.
have solemnly and seriously con.
sidered my duty under the circum,
stance surrounding me, and have
come to the deliberate conclusion to
give my support in the future to that
organization which presents the near
est approach to the principles of our
Government. The Republican party
of Kentucky seems to me to do this,
and to it ] shall henceforth give my
support.
1t were improper, and perhaps in
delicate, that / should maintain my
seat in the House of Representatives.
havine been elected to that body as
the nominee Of the Democratic par
ty. | therefore, while expressing my
profound gratitude for the uniform
courtesy and kindness with which
my relations with that body have
been distinguished, hereby tender my
resignation as member of the House
Of Representatives..
Very respectfully,
JOHN A. Brooks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17

SENATOR WADE's TERM.-Several
of our readers have inquired when
Senator Wsde's term expires, being
under the impression that he goes
out on the coming 4th of March
Such, however is not the case, as his
term does not expire until the 4th of
March, 1869. This erroneous inn
preston arises from the fact that Mr..
Wade's successor hae been elected by
the Ohio Legislature. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that the Leg
islature meets bienially, and hence
will hold 10 session next year. Thus
it will be seen that if Mr.. Wade be-
comes President, he will hold the Of
fee till the inauguration of Ulysses
S. Grant, ''or any other man."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-03-17

WoNT MrscEGENATE.-A colored
Won an, named Mrs. F. w. Harper,
lectured at Liberty Hall, Philadel-
phia, on the evening of the 18th of
October, and thus spoke of the "poor
white people" of the South:
81 do not regard our peoples condi>
ton as the saddest in the South-far
sadder is the. condition Of the poor
white people. They have all the ig-
norance OF the slave with all the pride
of the master They do not appear
to belong to any race Too proud to
allow their children to go to same
school with our race, | have yet seen
them begging from the people they
affected to despise. Were our peo-
pie willing to amalgamate with them,
there might be some hope for them,
but as it is | have seen none"