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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
The Witness VS.. Cover.

Those who have followed the dis
cussion of Consul Covers affairs in
the Witness and this paper must
have observed how carefully all the
other Wisconsin journals refrain
from noticing this raid on Mr.. Covers
honor, and how bis virtuous assail-
ants in the Witness have failed to re-
ceive the aid or support of single
editor One brief item appeared IN
the Fon du Lac Commonwealth as fol-
lows:
"a few men have charged Consul
Cover, of the Grant Co. Herald with
corruption in consequence of his not
assuming his duties when it was ex-
pected that he would. Mr.. Cover
takes the pains to deny the charge.
All who know Mr.. Cover will surely
disbelieve such reports. He's too
choice of his good name and the
name of his paper to disgrace either"
This plainly implies that it was a
a needless vindication of himself
We felt it unnecessary to occupy our
space with the matter for the purpose
of clearing his record before the gen.
eraI public, but chose to do SO for tie
benefit of a section of the country
where the minds Of some may have
been poisoned by these aspersions.
1t will crafty our readers to learn
that tho Herald columns will not be
burdened with further replies ON this
subject, unless something new and
definite is put in circulation. The
last FITNESS has an article from,a con-
tributor who gives mere rehash of
the same querulous abuse in which
two or three other writers for its
columns have INDUCED The Herald
does not desire to prolong dispute by
travelling the same ground repeat
eddy.
A letter is received from Rev
Bushby, Patch Grove, which contin.
ues the defense of Mr.. Covers acts in
his so-callod "barter of his country'f
sovereignty" and which for reasons
above stated may not appear at
present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
The New York U11 savs !.

The New York Mail saws -
'Two books from the pen Of Mrs.
Mcfarland Richardson are soou to
be published, and doubtless, will at
tain an immense circulation"
Mark Twain, Josh Billings, and
Petroleum Y Nasty met together
last week in Boston, and spared time
enough to sit for their pictures in
group.
Susan B. Anthony declares that
she ''wll have Susan b. Anthony on
her tombstone, and not relct of some
fool of man" Hard on her father.
Postage on letters to Great Brit
ain, on and after January LIST, 1870,
will be six cents.
1t is reported by telegraph that
Brick Pomeroy's paper, the New
York Democrat, is suspended
1t is said the Indians on the Up
per Missouri are preparing for mi
ted outbreak in short'time.
Tho Iowa State horticultural
Society will meet at Dos Moines, jan
uary II.
A female suffrage bill has passed
both houses OF the young Territori Il
Legislature.
"A ship canal is being talked OF
from Pittsburgh to Lake Erie.
There are seven Jewish periodi-
calls published in Paris.
Two companies monopolize the
fish trade in New Orleans.
"A French doctor cures would-be
suicides with castor oil.
Comparatively few passengers
are going to Europe at present.
Wyoming Territory has but
seven hundred women.
Eastern chestnuts are sold at 75c
a pound in San Frascisco.
The Cuban lobby is said to be
the largest in Washington.
Horses freeze to death il .tne
streets Of Montreal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
cTAmong all

Gy Among all the noble institu-
tons Of charity that are scattered
over our land, none is moro doserv-
ing Of mention than "The Baldwin
Place Home for Little Wanderers,
in Boston, which was started two
and half years ago by ten wealthy
men of that city. lis object was to
gather in the homeless children in
chat great city, care for them few
weeks and place them in Christian
homes, to receive unto the school and
nursery, day children, whose parents
were too poor to p Divide for them,
and TO afford relief to the destitute
in connection with the families of
poor children. During that time, q
494 elildren have been received and
cared for, 1903 have been adopted
by families, and 1896 otherwise pro-
vided for and the whole number re-
ceived into the day school 929. A
glorious record is that, and one
that will shine with immortal lus-
ter on the pages Of the great
record when the last accounts of
these noble men are rendered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
Ess;sfe of Smith.

SsrATE o. WIscoNslN, j Probate once, December
- County OF Grant. lsth 1850
In tho matter OF the Proof and Probate Of the LAST l
and testament of william Smith deceased, lato at
the County II Grant
Whereas an instrument IA writing purPartiGg to
ee the last will and testament of William Smith,
deceased iate 81 the cnuny of Grant has been fld "a
this Office and whereas application has been made by
William Gatea executor named, praying that the same
he proven aud admitted 70 Probate arcordinR the
laws of this State
Therefore It IS ordered that said apple be heard
before mo at tho Probate office in Lancaster, in said
county, Tuesday tho l2th day III January A. p.
1870, az ten oclocA in the forenoon Of said day.
Andt Is further ordered that notice shat be given to
all persons interested in SAID will 81 the time aud place
OF said hearing, by publication in the Grant County
Herald news paper printed in said county, for
three successive weeks, each week. prior 70 the
time Of such hearing
BY the Court, WN, NcI0NiGAL
0yv3 NH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
Estate Of HYDE.

& TATE or "iscoNsIN, !. Probate ONCE, December
~ Grant County, ) 18th A D. 1869
In the Of the proofaad Probate 81 tho last viii
and testament Of Jehiel H. Hyde decess a, late Of
the Cosnty snant.
Whereas an instrument ia writing. purpofting to BE-
the last viii and testament 81 Jeliei a. yde deceased
late Of the County OK Grant has been iied In this
Office; and whereas, application has been made by
Addison Burr, executor ~ said Ui named, pfaying
that the same be proven and admitted 70 Probate a..
cording 60 the laws Of this state:
Therefore i ordered that said application bo heard
before mo at the Probate office in the village OF Ian
caster IN said County, Tuesday, tho Eta day Ii
january, A. y ls5p at one clock in tho afternoon 81
said day.
And it Is further ordered that notice shall he given
- all Interested In said viii of the fine ana
place q said hearing by publication q the Grant On.
Herald q newspaper printed ia said County, fol
three successive weeks eeeh week, prior 70 tl-
time Of such hearing
By the Court. WM. &cGoNIGAL.
20WS touptv .fr.fpe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

SrATIsrIcAIA-The official list OF
of persons entitled to a seat in tho
Eclmenical Council contains the
names Of 55 Cardinals, II Patriarchs,
81 Archoishops, Bishops, and All
bots p mitcred and 20 Generals of
religious orders.
New York has 1000 gambling
houses, 5000 professional gam6Iars,
sud 1900, 600 capital invested ii The
game, while 500 600 change hands
nightly over tho cards
The Milwaukee SentiheJ complies a
list Of disasters that have occurred
On The lakes in the year 1869 The
number reported is 1914, and the
estimated damages amount the enor-
nous sum Of 81 100000
Chicago has about one hundred
and thirty miles of sewers which
cost S2,665, 600 The interest on
this debt Is 1886, $50.
The estimates of the heads of tho
various departments for the coming
year amount in the aggregate TO
s210,970,665
Near 5000, 600 acres Of pubic
lands were sold during the year
ending June 80. 1869. About one
third were entered under tho Home
stead laws.
Iowa has now balance Of 1903
T64 "a in her treasury and No dahta
to pay. Happy Commonwealth.
The national cemeteries have cost
s4,000,000, and tie work Of inter-
ment is all complete.
There are 5000 men in naval SER
vice the number Of vessels on coast
ing duty is g. carrying 1876 guns.
There arc 1877 500 names now on
the pension list. About ). 900 names
were dropped during the year past.
The revenue Of the P. o. Depart
ment for the year 1869 amounts TO
SIS 344 l0;sxpenditures s23.5S3. 13l.
The regular army consists Of five
regiments OF artillery. 10 cavalry. 25
infantry
over 1000 divorces have been
granted in Indiana during the past
year
The Patent Office issued 1892
patents during the Year 1869.
The Rawlius testimonial fund has
stopped at s43, 200.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
The CroD Yiela Of the Year.

The following figures are aeiu4
made up from The reports 95 me
government Statistical and Ag,ioal-
tural Bureaus:
The wheat crop Of 1868 is estimate
at 271 eco, 600 bushels an excess Of
100, 1000, 1000 over The crop Of 1859
The corn crop is estimated at 050.-
Co., 900 bushels, which is about 300
00O,0 900 more than tho cgop Of last
year. In spite Of all tbs rumcr3 to
the contrary, the corn producing bolt
is up to the average Of former years.
and in the Southern states tho vie 4
is large. The yield Of other crops is
estimated as follows Rye, 50,000,-
600 bushels; oats, 300, 1000 600 BUSH
els; potatoes, 175, 900, coo bushels.
Add 10 these hay, wool; cotton, to-
bacco, rice, etc, and redge all % a
lair average valuation ADD Wo have
tie f0tiQWinor rFautt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
Estate OF EsasleegO.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, In Probate, Grant County
- County of Grant. Court
In the matter Of the estate Of George Basedo decd
On reading aud filing the petition Of Hor.. Lis /.
cum, admin straor Of the estate Of George .sastedo
deceased representing among other things that he
has fully administered said estate and PRAYING that
time and place be fixed for examining aud allowing
his account of his administration it is ordered that
said account be examined by the Judge Of this court
Monday, the 18th @ay Of January, 1870. ensu-
ing, at the Probate Office in Lancaster III said county
at one clock 7. NJ. Of said lay.
And it is further ordered notice thereof be given
to all persons interested by publishing copy this
order Tor three successive weeks prior said day of
hearing in the Grant County HerGid a weekly news
paper printed aud published at Lancaster, in said
county.
COWS BY The Court WM McG0NIGAL. Co. Judge
Dated at Lancaster. the 10th day d Dec A. D. lS69
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
Meat VS.. Wheat.

The high price that tbs farmers OF
Wisconsin are now receiving for the
staple meats, beef and pork, but es-
pecially the latter, is soui ce of prof
it and qualification to them at the
same time. At the present figures,
the meat product of the State large
~ compensates farmers for the esti-
mated loss on wheat, and will enable
many who desire to do so to hold on
to their grain until spring, when
higher prices are expected TO be real
lied. Pork is now worth S12 per
hundred in this market, and it is be-
ing delivered at all the stations in
the country in large quantities.
We trust tina the farmers of the
State may be induced to 90 more ex-
tensively into the raising Of meats,
and dairy products, and give less at
tention to wheat than formerly. 1t
is much better for their land than to
grow grain so extensively, requires
less labor in harvest, and makes
them more independent of huctua-
ting markets, corners and wheat
gambling .-JGReSrili Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

LAMBERT AND NEwICK FOR HAZEL
ToN.-In our issue of Nov. 10th, in
reviewing and classifying the votes of
the different towns in the County
Senatorial Convention, we omitted
TO include the names of Sam'l Newick
and +. d. Lambert of Beetown among
the supporters of Mr.. Hazelton for
Senator. We make this correction
at the instance of those gentlemen,
and, although the error was entirely
an omission, are glad TO record the
fact of their support of the able SEN
ator for that important office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

@~General Humphrey, Chief of
the Engineer Corps of the Army,
recommends the following appro-
priations for the Western harbors
and rivers and other works: Superb
or city harbor, SO, 600: Ontonagon,
$4,000 ; Eagle, 100000 Mar
quette, S91 600; Green Bay, ST., 500;
Manitowoc, $4,000; Shoboy gan,
1000; Milwaukee, S54,0 900; RAJ
cine, 10000; Manistee, $4,000 !;
Pentwater, 81 600 Muskegon, $780,
600; Grand Haven, 500, 900; Black
Lake, $4,000; SaagatucS, s75, 600 !;
South Haven, $4,000; st. Joseph,
$4,000; st. Marys river, 100000 !;
Au Sable river, $4,000; St. Clair
Flats, S15, 600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

ARTIFICIAL LIMBS FOR SoLDIEaa.-
Congress is considering q bill for
furnishing all who lost limits in their
country's service, with artificial sub
stitutes. 1t probably includes arms,
legs, eyes and trusses. This ought
by all means to pass, as small adj
ditional tribute to the disabled aufE
erers, and an act Of justice There
is a droll fitness in the fact that the
bill was introduced by tho Chairr' an
of the Military Committee, Mr.
Shanks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

THE (ECUMEyCIAL CoUNCIL.-Let-
tors from Rome report that the Pope
urges the appointment of Galican
bishops on the leading committees.
III IL generally understood that the
object Of the decree OF the Pope, dis
solving the Council in case Of his
death, is TO prevent the election to
the Popery Of any but an Italian
There is no uneasiness, however. as
to the health Of Pope Plus The
Council has as yet been unable to
form commission to regulate the
Church and State, and define the
RIGHTS Of each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

sa- Among the bills already intro
duced we notice one by Mr.. Thaycr
to amend the Homestead laws SO az
to require the planting Of trees on
homestead settlements The effect
of such measure would be 80 bene-
fit the country greatly. The lands
now being pre-empted SIRE, for the
most, timberless. A jrdicious cul-
ture of trees would be found in the
course of generation or so of ines
Unable advantage to the shelterless
prairies of the far West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

Total conditional. ,237 2,


Besides these items there are 9TH
crs, ach as the navy pension fund,
amounting to some nineteen millions,
which we have not classified, AZ the
statements DO not show when they
are payable
The table which for want of a
better term, we have headed Con
ditional, consists Of 5-20's, except
the last item, W ich is the 1910 loan.
1t appears from this table that more
than six hundred millions of 5-2O's
are already unbelievable, and that
the amount will be sweIled by the
first of next November to more than
eleven hundred millions. When
these bonds become redeemable (but
not bofore) the government has the
privilege Of calling them in and re-
deeming them at par in coin. This
circumstance, no matter how much
the credit OF the government may
improve, must prevent the bonds
from Kissing much if any above par,
No man will pay a premium on a
bond for which be may at any mo-
ment be obliged to take par. Hence
the idea that four and half per
cont. bond free from this objection
may be exchanged even for the 5 2O's
is not SO unreasonable as it might
appear. And if the new bonds were
to be made expressly payable in coin
aud exempt from all taxation, and
thus cleared Of the doubts that have
been thrown around the 5-20's the
probabilities Of effecting the change
dollar tor dollar would be very much
greater. At all events the expert
ment is worth trying, and we there
fore hope Congress will mature, and
pass funding bill as early as pos
sibie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

s9- Pere Hyacinthe sailed for Eur
ope from New York on Saturday.
He expects to return again and make
an extended tour Of the country. A
large party was at the dock of the
French steamer to witness his de-
parture. He goes directly to Rome,
via Paris.
Michigan mas thirteen hun Ired
miles Of railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

EDUCATION IN IowA-The aggre-
gate amount paid, last year, to Iowa
teachers was S1,440 600. The male
teachers receive weekly, on an aver
age, SO "a, add the females s679-
The number Of school-houses in the
State is 6,407, and the number of
children attending 295, 800. The
Attorney General and the State Su-
perintendent have decided that a
woman can legally hold the Office of
Count Superintendent Of Schools in
Iowa,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

aA- Daniel Mcfarland has been
formally indicted by the Grand Jury
for the murder of Albert d. Richard
son. The trial viii take place next
month Ii is understood that the de-
fence viii be the plea of irresponsi-
bilitY on the ground Of insanity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

THE BIBLE IN ScHooLs.-TheMeth-
odist Episcopal State Convention, at
Boston. Mass. resolved that regard
ing the Bible as the only sufficient
rule of Christian faith and the paIla-
dunn of our liberties, we look upon
ali attempts to exclude it from our
schools, or break down It's authority
al q blow at The foundation Of repub-
licanism.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
nea The axcitemanl

nA- The excitement in certain por-
tons of France still continues Re-
publican demonstrations are OF daily
occurrence. The Marsailese Hymn
IS publicly sung in the cities, and the
police are kept busy dispersin mobs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

Ba- The Pope has issued decree,
providing that in case Of his death,
the Ecumenical Council shall be dis
solved, and none but Cardinals take
part in the election of bis successor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21
Wisconsin Items.

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rp', ~ - ~ :. "''oo""'' - 5Qou
l,.o,,; ,ho Pit Pi-or roo,;o, "a ,,ips
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affairs wa,4 never known hotore
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rea6a6ln anl gli9. ! s0 ino,i = : sst
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tho high Sehool ut Chicago, has de-
olaoa y remove v milwaukee next
!. % lake charge OF inc high
'9ehoo! thefe
IL is sid thai Judge Nc Arthar is
4 candidate for United States Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

CoNsTITUTIONALITY OF THE LEGAL
TENDERACr.-A Washington dispatch
TO the Tribune says: "There is a good
deal Of talk 10 Congressional circles,
about the Suoreme Courts decision
on the bank-tax question. Most per-
sons think it shows that the Court
will sustain the constitutionalty Of
the Legal Tender act, about which
there has for so long been so much
discussion. This conclusion is found
ed on the language used by the Chief
Justice, speaking for the whole bench
except Nelson and Davis, He de-
ciared that Congress had the con-
stitutional right to authorize the
emission Of bills of credit; )" and, in
still another place, The exercise Of
iHdlsputable constitutional powers
of Congress to provide a currency
for the whole country" These ex-
pressions lead Congressman to the
opinion that the Lega-Tender aeJ il
safe enough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

EE Yerger, the murderer Of Col.
Crane, is in prison at Jackson,
Miss, guarded by the military. No
bail will be taken, though he could
give any amount. His friends will
make every effort to prove his in
sanity, as that is about their only
hope for an acquittaI. Upon the
plain merits Of the case be cannot es-
cape. Yerger belongs to a promin-
ent and wealthy family, who will ex-
ert every nerve to save him, but the
people,as q general thing,d not sym
pathiZe with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-21

DISMISSED THE NERNICE.-W learn
from the Chicago Post that Lieut..
Col. Edward BlOodgood, of the 38th
United States Infantry, appointed
from Wisconsin, has been tried by
court martial for assault and battery
for conduct unbecoming an officer
and gentleman, for arbitrary and ty-
ranical exercise of authority, and for
other offences, at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas, and dismissed the service. -
He was formerly Lieut.. Colonel of
the 22d Wisconsin Regiment, where
he had a little unpleasantness with
Col. Utley who will not be likely to
mourn that his "stylish" insubordi-
nate officer has come to grief.