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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

Mr.. COVER In a recent issue of
the Herald" ] noticed an article in
which reference was made TO the
teachers, Examinations as conducted
by our new Superintendent, J.P.
Hubbard. In that article it was
stated that in some portions of the
county, teachers regarded the exam
nations as TOO severe, especially in
Mathematics. At the teachers m Get.
ing which Mr.. Hubbard held in this
place last week, / had an opportuni.
~ OF examining the questions pro-
posed to the teachers. l thought
them excellent test questions, compre
hensive and suggestive, looking rath.
er to the principles than the minutiae
of any given branch of study. The
only objection could urge against
them was their simplicity.
The questions for Arithmetic and
Algebra were if possible more simple
than those proposed in other branch
es such as every we'll informed per-
son ought readily to answer. Surely
no teacher should be admitted to the
school room who fails to solve COR
rectly the low percentage of ques-
tons required by law.
Mr.. Habbard's examination was
eminently fair and more acceptable
to the teachers than any of . like
character ever held in this village
Out OF 28 applicants 81 received Ger
tificates, and those who failed, ex>
pressed in strong terms, their entire
satisfaction with the examination,
charging their failure to their own
remssness.
Mr.. Hubbard is surely devoted to
his work and will, | think, do all for
our schools, that any individual could
do, under our present imperfect sys.
TEN. w. b. G.
Patch Grove Wis, April 2sth, '6s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
Methodist General Conference.

The most prominent question be-
fore this body, now in session here,
during its first two days, has been
the status of delegates from the mis-
sion conference. These conferences
are not only those abroad, but in-
clude also the conferences i'll the
South, composed in part, or wholly
of colored preachers. These COM
ferences, by the terms of their Or
ganic act, are now entitled to rep.
resentation. But the advance of
public sentiment on questions rela-
ting to suffrage and representation
has affected church as we'll as State,
and the public sentiment of church
demands the admission of represen-
tatives of these conferences. The
subject, however, is involved in a
multitude of constitutional ques-
tons. The more conservative mem>
bers do not fail to present these
dfficulti es, while the radicals are de-
handing the immediate admission
of the delegates so far as they are
eligible. The question will not prob
ably rest until the quadrennial re.
port of the Bishops is heard on next
Tuesday morning.-Chicago Jour
nal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
London. Nav |

0hoOdS <hoy IL
The debate in the House of Com
mons last night, on Mr.. Gladstone's
resolves for tho abolition of the Irish
Church, continued to late hour
Some prominent members spoke
lord Ellcho opposed the resolves
and Gladstone closed the debate on
the Liberal side with powerful
speech against the continuance ofthe
Irish Church. He also defended him.
self from personal attacks made upon
him for his course, denying that be
had any part or lot in the projects OF
either the Ritualists or Roman Cath
olics.
Disraeli followed in q bitter speech
calling the scheme one of the confis :
cation and violence, to which the
people of England would never con-
sent.
A division then took place on the
first resolve, and it was dopted by
65 majority.
Disraeli said the Ministers needed
time to consider what course they
would take.
The House adjourned until Mon
| day.
The press to- day generally consid
| or the division decisive one. Disra,
eli has gone TO Osborn to consult with
| the Queen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
1 How Old Thad. was Headed of One
Time.

Thad. Stevens schemes and efforts
have not always proven successful.
A story is told of his experience 10
the Pennsylvania Legislature, many
years ago, when the anti-Masonic
fever ragged throughout the country.
Mr.. Stevens had introduced a reso-
luton of inquiry into the subject Of
Masonry. which was passed by the
House and a committee appointed,
with full power to send for persons
and papers. A number ofwelIsknown
Masons were summoned to attend
the thigh court, then in session, and
thorough investigation was to be
held in the premises. The fearful
rites and cerimonials were to be laid
bare, 10 the world, and the. black
monster, Masonry, was TO receive
its death blow. Thad. Stevens was
the st. George who was to annihilate
the fiery dragon. On the dav ap-
pointed for the commencement of
the trial every member was in his
seat. The first and the only witness
examined waa well-known Master
of a Masonic lodge, who was inter.
rogated as follows: What are the
initial proceedings consequent upon
the meeting of Masonic lodge?'-
The lodge is opened with prayer
We'll. 60 on and state what follows
i am waiting for your questions -
well, what ceremonies incident to
the admission of a member He is
baloted for, and if no votes be cast
against him, is admitted as MEM
Der of the order. What them
Please state the subsequent proceed
ings. What follows next?' Mr..
Stevens said the witness, with q
mischievous twinkle in his eye. IF on
e----of-, 18-,you had been
found worthy, you would have be-
come member of the-Lodge--
and would have been initiated in all
the secrets and mysteries connected
with the order, and would have DO,
sessed knowledge that. except he
becomes a member, no man will even
possess The witness sat down and
Mr.. Stevens wilted. The fact was
Stevens had some years previously
been proposed for membership in
| one of the lodges in the State Of
Pennsylvania, but was black bail,
| cd -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
The Impeachment.

We may hear any hour Of de-
cision 10 the case Of the United States
against President Johnson, ION charges
for being q fool and knave generally.
Himself and friends appear to feel
confident Of his acquittal, but on the
other aide the belief is equal as strong
that he will! be convicted. Some OF
the democratic papers are affirming
bis guilt on at least two of the charg-
es The southern papers, some of
them. now affirm that but for Johns
sons policy and the inducements it
offered, or rather the hopes founded
upon his gyrations, every rebel state
would now be back in the union up.
on liberal enough terms. But as
things now promise, their hands
shown and cards all played, to get
back into the union except upon
terms TO suit their invading con-
querors will be as impossible as to
ascend the current Of Niagara
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
ESTATE OF ANDREWS.

a1. or In Probate Grant cssat,
In the matter Of the estate of Henry T. Andrews de
Present VIM McGonigal Judge.
appearing 10 the satisfaction of this court by tbs
petition Of Austin Ransom ADM sisrator de bosss non
OF the estate Of Henry j. Andrews late OF said county
deceased intestate that there is sufficient
estate in the hands of said Adminis ator pay the
debts outstanding against the said deceased and the
expenses OF Administration and it IL necessa to sell
the real estate of the said deceased for the payment
such debts.
IL is therefore ordered that all persons interested
the said real estate appear before the
at the Probate Office in Lancaster in county on
Mondf the 18th day of June 1885, at clock the
rnoon of said day to show II any they have
why license should not be granted TO the said Austin
Ransom TO mortgage. sell lease much OF the real
estate OF the said deceased may be necessary pas
such debts and expenses and II is further ordered
that notes be given by publishing copy Of this order
for four successive weeks ia The Grant County HerdId
weekly newspaper printed Lancaster in said coun-
ty, and served all persons interested in tho county
Of Grant at least fourteen days the day
hearing the said application.
WIN McGoEIGAL Co. Judge
Dated this 4th day ofMsy, '6s. 4S-wl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

Mr. Manager Williams in his spec b
on Monday, briefly recapitulated
some ofMr Johnson . sins in attempt
ing to force his policy upon the re-
constructed States. He said
The master key to the whole his
tory Of this Administration was to
be found in the attempt of the Presi
dent TO force the rebel States into
the Union by means Of his executive
authority. To accomplish this object,
which has be not left undone? Let
your records answer, and they will
say instead of convening Congress in
the momentious crisis of the state, he
issued his royal proclamation for the
assembling of conventions and the
reorganization of State government,
prescribing the qualifications Of the
voters, and settling the terms of their
admission to the Union. He created
offices unknown to the law and filled
them with men VIGOROUSLY disloyal
and disqualified by law, at salaries
fixed by his own mere order. He
paid those officers, in a contemptuous
disregard OF law, and paid them, too,
out of the contingent fund of the de-
partments of the Government. He
supplied the expenses of his new Gov
ernments by turning over to them
the spoils of the dead Contederacy,
and authorized his satraps to l;vey
taxes from the conquered people. He
passed away unnumbered millions of
property to rebel railroad compan-
les without consideration, or seld it
to them, in clear violation of law, on
long credits, and at a valuation of his
own and without any security what.
ever. He stripped the Bureau of
the Freedmen and Refugees of it's
munifcent endowments by taking
from it land appropriated by Con-
gress to the loyal men of the Repub>
lie, and restoring to rebels eirlust.
ly forfeited estates after the same has
been vested by law in the Governs
ment of the United States. He in
vaded, with ruthless hand, the very
penetralia of the Treasury, and plum :
dered its contents for the benefit of
favored rebels by ordering the res,
toration of the proceeds Of sales of
the captured and abandoned proper
ty which had been placed in its GUS
tody by law
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
Stock Fair es FAifyisss.

The nineteenth Fair nt the Fair,
rie~ AgricaituralSociesy, and a$soci
alton for the improvement and Purchas.
and Sale Of stock, is to be held at the
Itretce Nile House, two miles north
OF Hazel Green, Thursday, the 28th
May-Jos. Harris, Presi dent, Will
liam Simms, Vice Prest., Mat. Frank
lin Treasurer, 7. Alton, Secretary,
and G. Thistlewait Asst. Sec. The
Executive com mittee are James
Wells, Thos. Edwards, and VIM.
Richards.
This association, pow about TO hold
it's nineteenth anniversary, meets
we believe oftner than once each year
for the Improvement and exhibition
Of stock and to afford the members
and citizens generally an opportunity
to buy and sell their stock.
The society has also an Examining
Board and Department of Agricul-
tural Implements, in which depart.
ment certificates indorsing the best
implements on exhibition are grant,
ed.
1t will thus be seen that practical
utility is the governing object of this
association, on actual usefulness
Men meet to learn and be wise upon
everything relating to the breeding,
improvement and care of farm stock
and also for the purchase or sale OF
stock--perhaps also for q general
talk upon the hundred questions as
to the general management of the
stock department of the farm.
1t strikes US there are several sub,
stantial improvements in this asso
citation which might be adopted with
profit by the Grant County Agricul-
tural Society. We shall attend the
meeting of the 2sth May, in view Of
reporting and publishing the proceed
ings.
Below we publish from the posters
80 much as appears of general inter-
est
One dollar is required of persons
not members for each class of stock
they may enter. Stock entries
must be made before 10 o'clock OF
Fair day. No animal allowed to
compete for more than one premium
Fees TO be paid to the Treasurer.
In the horse department the pre-,
miums range from $500 down t.
sl.oO, and premiums are to be pait
for riding and trotting. in harnes,
and under saddle, the riders men
boys and ladies. There are over
thirty classes in the horse depart
ment, including mules. The pre-
MUM offered on sheep rang,
from $l.00 to $500, and there ar,
eight classes. In cattle there ar,
eighteeL classes, premium offering
$500 TO $l.00. Also, a department
tor hogs, 800 on to $500, four class
es
Judges are appointed for the sever
oil departments, and several marshals
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

The Boscobel appeal says that
trout are unusually plenty in the
trout streams of that vicinity. A
few Of the citizens Of Boscobel have
associated themselves for observing
the sevanth day or Saturday as day
of rest and for divine worship; and
Sundays they work as on othor days.
Singular, the Catholics are bold to
affirm, that, having a divine right to
change fast days and ordinances,
and ordian new ones, the church at
an early day did ordain and set apart
Sunday as the Sabbath, the same be-
ing change of holy days from Sat,
urday; and also, that except for
Catholic authority, no warrant what,
ever exists in scripture or tradition
Tor an observance of the present
Sabbath. That one day OF the week
should observed with regularity as 3
day Of rest, even those admit it as
true who credit not divine authori-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

WoMAN's RIGHTs.-Suffrage for
women was the subject of a large
meeting recently held in London, at
which it was stated that since the
death of Mr.. Ingram, the sole care
and management of the illustrated
London NeaCS had fallen on Mrs. In
gram. That journal has an enormous
circulation, and its conduct requires
the exercise of the greatest care and
talent. Yet the lady on whom the
arduous task devolves is deprived of
any share in the government of the
country. A petition to Parliament
was agreed to, which sets forth that
women are competent, by law and in
fact to carry on a business, to admin
lister an estate, and fill other posit-
ions, which, both by investing them
with interests requiring representa-
ton, and by affording tests of fitness
are usually considered to give claim
to the suffrage. The temper of this
meeting seems to have been excel,
lent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

WENDELL PHILLIPS on BUTLER
Wendell Philips, in recent letter,
pays the following high complement
to General Butler:
without rejecting on any other
manager, since all have done and will
do their duty, the nation, up this hour
thanks General Bntler forthe success
of the impeachment. His vigor, skill,
tireless energy, unequaled ability,
have carried in on. After standing
that one immortal hour in the breath
less Senate Chamber, and seeing the
four ablest lawyers Johnson could
summon, entirely cowed, disconcert-
ed, appalled, siteaced by his skill-sit-
ting in mute bewilderment-he needs
no words OF praise That scene,
unparalleled in judicial annals, must
be testimony enough to his ability -
We can assure him that the loyal
millions enjoyed his triumph, deemed
it only his due, and thanked him
most cordially that such skill was
used on the right side"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
EgGEN. James s. Brisbin. having

EyGEN. James s. Brisbin, having
been called in Pittsburgh paper 3
brazen faced, impudcnt upstart, who
thrusts himself upon everybody, he
acknowledges the accuracy of the
label in this wise: II have always
tried to be impudent. l like impu-
dent men. They are generally in.
dependent and honest. 1t is your
modest, quiet, easy going, soft man.
nered men who are sneaks and be-
tray their party and friends. Ben.
Butler is the type of American men
like. | always thrust myself forward
too. intend to get all l can, and if
l can shove myself as high as the
Presidency will do it. Ny mother
told me / ought to do SO, and l have
always been in the habit of following
her advice"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
Washington. Nav


General Buchanan has issued an
order to the effect that the discharg.
ing of freedmen by the owners of
plantations, with whom they have
made labor contracts, on account of
the former participating in the cleo
tons. will not be tolerated, and
any planter who will discharge a
freedman from his employ for such
cause, will be held bound by the
terms of his contract with such freed
man. The freedman will be held
entitled to his share of the proceeds,
when sold, for wages. The freed>
man will be entitled to receive wa>
ges from the date of his discharge,
in addition to the amount due him at
that date, as provided for by the ex-
listing laws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
n; ;stars on the gecund case v0ll SAY

isters.J OF the second case you say,
+" Ii this was Timothy's ordination,
then ST. Paul was Que among these
Presbyters &c. Granted, and what
them Why, surely. that the estate
of the Elders, or Presbytery, had au-
thority to ordain equally with an
apostle AMI exercised IT.
Your assumptions therefore fall to
the ground. Your remarks on both
passages inn ly on your part, rec
ognition OF some kind of ordination
BY the : teachers" in the first case
and by the Presbyers in the second
if not, weynot boldly say there 10
no ordination in either? What gift"
did Paul confer on Timothy by the
laying on OF his hands ? Tim. 10.
And what " gift did the Presbytery
confer upoL Timothy by The laying
on of its hands ? | Tim. II Ii.
Here are two gifts the one by
Paul, the other by the Psesbytery,
and both by the laying on of hands.
A clear answer to these, will, | think,
settle this matter of ordination.
Now then. trust you will be as
frank in answering the following
questions, as have endeavored to
be in meeting you on all points
DIR. Carey founded the Baptist mission
in Serampore about l799-and plant
ed churches, in all that region aud
up to 1918, no missionary OF the anolt>
can communion hair gone there -
Were the churches he planted apos-
tollc churches : and the ministry
raised up. a scriptural ministry Z
DIR. Judson, did the same at Burmah
Were the churches thus planted.
true CHURCHES And the Pastors
ordained under his ministry, true
Pastors according to the Scriptures
Once more, aud | besoech your seri~
GUS attention to the question. ~From
the year 1884 until March goth 1868,
the anglican communion, the only
hope OF tide World" has obtained a
footing in ipe parisheSoniyiu Ireland !
but IN the same length Of time the
Presbyterians hove gained footing
in six hundred and twenty three
| 1923, and other denominations ia
526 more. Are these 1l49 churches.
true, apostolic ? Fee only apostol
ic and true
ANGLICUs.
*E. A. Latham British House Of Commons on tho
| Irish church. March 20 1868.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
ST. Louis, April 81

The Republican, ofthis city, has in
formation that the editors of Wis
consin and Minnesota contemplate
visiting ST. Louis during the last
week in June with o view of more
fully Investigating matters in con-
nection with the material interests
of Mississippi valley advantages OF
river navigation and the position
and prospects of st. Louis as com>
mercial and manufacturing centre.
The Republican urges that these
gentlemen be made guests of The
city, which will probably be done,
and the Board Of Trade has already
appointed 3 committee to confer
with the Mayor of the city Council
ard the Merchants Exchange, in
relation to the proper mode of their
reception.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

Nor A "NIGdER. Those squeam>
ish Copperheads, and others, who
have been terribly affraied they
would have to be associated with col
ored men in Congress, will doubtless
feel relieved to know that there does
not appear TO be any danger that the
National Legislature will be African
lied, or any such heightened gentle
man as John Morrisey will be con-
taminated by the presence of a dark
skinned representative. SO far, not
q colored man has been elected in
Congress. The reason why not .
black Congressman has been elected
is, that the democracy nowhere South
has been strong enough to elect one
though in many places casting their
solid vote for Africans. Great is the
aiqqer-on-the- brain-democIacyll!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

axA-'rhe fact that Southern paper
i. urging upon the Southern people
the selection of a day for an annual
national celebration, commemorate
ing the great achievements of the
Confederacy, during the recent war,
proves how inexpressible is the con-
flict of opinion, sympathy and pur'
pose between the people of the North
and Of the South. 1t is useless to at
tempt to disguise the fact that every
act Of the Southern people indicates
that the same will TO destroy this
union that operated in 1861, still ex'
lists, and will vitalize another rebel,
lion whenever the hope Of success be
comes strong enough to warrant is
Inauguration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
Madison. Wis. Nav 9

BIDS of the complexion Of the
Capitol were opened last evening.
There were four bids for the whole
work, one for iron alone, and two
for painting. Bids tor the whole
work, James Kestland i Co., New
York, sl28,74l; W. iGoodnow, Mill
waukee, SIG, 900; A. J. Langworth,
milwaukee. Without securities, SCI, :
900; c. S. Rankins, Cincinnati, $780,
600 for the iron work: F. Litz 4 Son,
Chicago, (no securieties), S85, OO0.-
The contract will be let to the Gin
cinnati firm, though the Chicago bid
has been accompanied by securities,
combined with the lowest painting
bid, would have been SIS less.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05
T. w. HOWES,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
4sm6% Mt. HOPE WIS.
ESTATE OF SIMMONS.

SrArs OF WISCONSIN, 50 Probate once. May 4tL
- Grant County, 1865
In the matter of the Proof and Probate Of the last will
and testament of John Simmons deceased late OF the
County of Grant Present, Vim. McdOnigsl Judge.
Whereas an instrument In writing, purporting to be
the last will and testament Of John Simmons deceased
late Of the County Of Grant has been filed In this ofse
and whereas, application has beed made by Joseph
Harris praying that the be proven and admitted
to Probate according to the laws Of this State:
II is ordered that said application be heard before
me at the Probate Office in the village Of Lancaster
said county, the first Monday of June A. D. 1888
at one O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day.
And fur Their ordered that notice shall be given
al persons interested In said will of the time place
of said hearing by publication in tho Grant County
Herald, weekly newspaper, printed at Lancaster II
said County for three weeks successfully prior day
of hearing. 4S-st. WIZ. McGoNIRAL, Co. Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

INSURANCE. Property Insurance.
has become All economic practice SO
general among the poopls that those
who do not insure form the excep-
lions to the rule. Tee chief excep-
tons are those tree from debt and
entirely able to replace any property
Consumed by fire without missing
the losses.
Mutual Insurance consists IL GER
tain numbers of men contributing TO
common fund, each member to be
entitled to a part OF said fund equal
70 two thirds Of his loss by fire.
Such is the i" Madison Mutual" so
well known End popular in this
county, l.. Bashford, at Glen Haven,
and S. P. Clark, Plattevilie, agents
for GIANT County. Their adver'
tisement in the Herald has been
changed so that the statements agree
with late reports.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-05

THE LONDON PoLIcE.-Seven thou
sand seven hundred and eighty. two
policemen are employed in London
to protect property extending over
seven hundred square miles, and en-
bracing population of 3,41O, 654, be.
ing, with deductions from the force
from sickness and special service, one
man to ~ acres and to 600 citizens,
one as in the city. the proportion is
one man to 2 10 acres, and 1874 per-
sons.