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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

E9rA meeting of prominent citi-
zens of Johnson comfy, Iowa, at
Iowa City, on Saturday, resolved to
resist the order of the Federal Court
for the payment Of the long-disputed
railroad bonds This is a serious
matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

aB-High prices for hops are quo
ted in Europe, and it is the opinion
of many that there is fair prospect
of further advance in the price in
this country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
Bell 81 COOnS.
LICENSED AUCrIONEER@

II = III ~.
Potosi, Wis,
Are prepared to attend Sales in any part of the
ty, and to sell at their in the Henderson Roc
all kinds Of goods and chattes on REASONABLE
TERMS.
rA- Cash paid for Hides, Pets, Furs, County Pro-
dutt anu Name Oi an hlnds. 2Sm3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
GE gen. Sherman, in his report to

@ gen. Sherman, in his report to
be submitted to Congress, opposes
any further reduction of the army.
He says the entire army is on duty,
and he has constant calls for troops,
which cannot be granted. A reduc-
ton would necessitate the withdraw
al from some localities, which would
result in condition of affairs amount
ing to anarchy. He advocates an
increase of pay to the soldiers and
says dimlnution would result in a
loss to the army Of its best officers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

SAD AccIDENT.-On Tuesday eve
ming last, Mr. Abraham Brucker. re-
siding about 3 miles north of Platte
vile, on Mound Branch, was found
dead, about 200 yards from his house
under load of lumber which he had
been hauling. He Lad left Platte
vile between s and in the evening
and his team minus everything but
the fore carriage were found at home
at eleven. Search was made and
when found as above he was COM
pletely covered with the lumber
He was badly bruised about the
neck and chest and it is thought his
neck was broken. 1t is supposed
that in defending the hill the wagon
swung around into aAgully causing
it to upset with the fatal result men
toned. Deceased was sober and in
dustrious and about 80 years Of age.
- Witness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

n@- New York dry goods mer-
chants complain that business is in
bad condition. Several houses are
discharging clerks and cutting down
salaries on large scales.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

aA-At the funeral OF Mr.. A. ID.
Richardson, at the Astor House,
New York, Rev Henry Ward Beech
er and Rev. Mr.. rockingham deIiv-
cred addresses, testitying their con-
victions of the purity of charity and
honorable motives OF the deceased.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

DEpARrED.-J. C. Cover departed
for his Consulate at Fayal, Azores,
on the 9th inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

n@- Wendell Phillips says: "a
worse than fancy wields the thun-
derbolt to-day-a recreant republican
"a man who drags the infamy Of
Tammany Hall and means to contest
the election with the candidate of
the republican party"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

TENURE OF OFFIcE.-The House
judiciary Committee instructed it's
Chairman to report bill repeating
the amendatory and the original
Tenure-of-C flee bill. 1t is expected
that this will give rise to protract-
ed debate, as large number of mem
bers and some Senators are in favor
Of retaining the power now held over
the Executive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

se~ George Wilkes is confident that
Louis Napoleon and Victor Emman-
uel will be in their respective graves
within six months, and that there
will be consequent thereon, grand
upheaval of dynasties, with war ac-
COMPARTMENT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

The GRAIN TRADE.-The n. Y.
Herald, in commenting upon the in
creasing shipments of wheat and
-four down the Mississippi river to
New Orleans, for shipment to Eng
land, says against the Southern
water line of the Mississippi, the on
ly competition for the Western grain
trade, that will pay in the East, will
be the water line of the st. Lawrence
down to the sea. Hence the annexa-
ton of the New Dominion down to
the sea is more and more becoming
necessity to the great grain grow
ing region of the Northwest"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

Mr.. Jefferson Davis will ere long
give the world bis version Of his own
life in look form.
General Sheridan is quite ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

In the line Of stock is year old extra good
mars with foal ditto four year old one yearling
colt. Among the farming implements is one good
mower; breaking. sulky stubble and shovel plows:
one new wagon, one three springed double. seated
wagon, one second hand farm wagon one pair Of har
rows. sets of harness, good cupboard and other
things too numerous to mention
Sale to commence ut 10 o'alock
Tsrms-All sums over ten dollars credit will be given
until March LIST, 1870 without interest If not maid at
that date ten per cent will be added from that date
WIZ. CLAcK auctioneer. PETER N. THORNTON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

g A Havana, Cuba, dispatch
says; "1he message Of President
Grant has caused intense excitement
Sympathizers WITH the revolution
are disappointed Spaniards are sat
isfed, and look upon the message as
a harbinger Of peace and prosperity
in the island"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

SENATE CoMMITTEEs.-The follow
ing Standing Committees were an
nounced in the Senate on the 9Th:
Committee on Foreign Relations
Messrs. Sumner, Cameron, Harlan,
Morton, Patterson, Schurz, Casserly.
Committee on Appropriations =
Messrs. Morrill,, of Maine, Wilson,
Cole, Sprague, Sawyer, Pool, Stockton.
Committee on Naval Affairs =
Messrs. Cragin, Anthony, Nye, Drake,
Scott, Osborn and Stocton.
Committee on Patents Messrs.
Wiley, Ferry, Carpenter, Norton,
and Hamilton.
Committee on Library Messrs.
Cattell, Howe and Morrill, of Maine,
Committee to Audit and Control
Contingent Expenses--Messrs Ferry,
Edmunds and Davis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
Estimates Of National Expenses

The heads of the various depart
ments are prompt with their esti-
mates for the coming year. They
arc as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

ss5% Many wholesale merchants are
now carrying large amount of in
debtedness, on account CT the failure
OF country merchants to pay their
overdue obligations. The country
merchants, in turn, cannot pay be-
cause the farmers and others, to
whom they have trusted their goods.
are waiting for higher prices for their
products, or are constitutionally slow
in paying debts. In the meantime,
the pressure is becoming tighter ev-
cry day, and the commercial inter-
change is likely to be seriously re-
tarded unless somebody pays up
The one who consumes the goods
should begin the process of payment.
Ii he does not voluntarily, there will
soon be such a putting on of The le-
gal screws as has never been known.
The merchants of st. Peter, Mimi,
have already begun the work in
way that means business. They
held meeting the other day, and it
was resolved that farmers owing
them must pay, before Dec. 20, all
amounts due on old accounts ;fail-
ing to do which, they should be sued.
In some other places the same pro-
cess has been mag urated, fixing the
time for the 1st of January, 1870.
Crops have been abundant, and there
is no reason why some OF the sur
plus produce should not be sold i'm
mediately to pay long-standing in
debtedness.- Chicago Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

Gen. Burnside refuses to enter po-
litical life again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

CuBANs.-i'ho Cubars are making
strong effort to get Congress to
take some action that will prevent
the Spanish gunboats from being re
leased. The trial comes on the goth
and unless something can be done
before that time they will be releas-
ed. The Cubans maintain that this
VIII defeat all hopes of their attain
ing independence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

UNITED STATES CREDIT ABROAD
The leading English financial jour
nails commend the policy of Mr..
Boutwell, in dealing with the debt,
and take a hopeful view of American
finances. The London Shipping
Gaeette expresses the opinion that a
return to specie payment could soon
be effected in the United States, and
without suffering to any debtor class.
The ground for this opinion seems to
be an assured abundance of money
in the South. The London Econo-
mist, the highest financial paper ia
England, says that "although the
American six per cent debt is yet
quoted under par, it is very far from
incredible that it may rise so fast as
TO give the hope of refunding it at no
distant time at much lower rate Of
interest. If things continue as they
are for another six months, and Mr..
Boutwell, buys in G10,000,00O more
bonds, it is hardly possible but that
another great Improvement in Am
erican credit will take place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

CIRCUIT JUDGES. The following
nominations for Circuit Judges were
sent to the Senate on the Sth:
Geo. f. Shepley, OF Maine, for the
first circuit; l.. B. Woodruff, of n.
T., second circuit; VIM. McKennon,
of Pennsylvania. third circuit; Geo
A. Pearies, of Maryland, fourth cir
cult; VIM. B. Woods. of Alabama.
fifth circuit George A. Woman, Of
Kentucky, sixth circuit; Thomas
Drummond, Of New York, seventh
circuit: Lorenzo Sawyer, ninth cir
cnit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

ST.. DoMINao.-All that the author
tiles of St. Domingo ask for their
island, as a condition Of its annexa-
ton 30 the United States, is that our
Government should assume its debt
and purchase it's public buildings,
the whole amount required not ex-
ceedlng two millions Of dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

Our naval forces are active.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

ELECTION OF CoNGEEssMEN. The
Committee on Elections has agreed
to report a bill providing for the uni
for a election Of Congressman
throughout the United States The
idea is to have the elections take
place in all the States on the same
day. The bill fixes the first Tuesday
in November, 1872, as the time when
the law shall take effect
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
(JCTTON.
STOCK AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS,

The undersigned will se at pubIic auction at his
residence in Bloomington. on THURSDAY DEC 18th
1869, valuable lot or
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14

Gen. Burnside has gone to Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-14
Taxes in Crawford County.

The Courier gives the following
figures from the record of Crawford
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04
Special 5Toiifes.
20 COMsuNNRTlNEs-

THE Advertiser, having been restored to health
few weeks by very simple remedy after having suffer
ed several years with severe lung affection and that
dread disease ConsumptioD-is anxious to make know
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it. he will send copy OF the pre-
scrpon used Gree of charged with the directions for
preparing and using the same which they will find
Sure CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA. BRoNCHI
IT'S, etc The object of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription is benefit the afflicted, and spiead IA
formation which he concves to be ipvauable and ne
hopes every sufferer will try his remedy as it viii cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please ADDRESS
REv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County New York;
Rouse the System.
1t is sad thing to pass through life only nan awe
Yet there are thousands whose habitua condition Is
one of Ianguor and debility, They complain OF no
specific disease they suffer positive pam out tl9S
have no relish for anything which affords fnen1ai or
sensuous pleasure to their robust and enefge0ic
fellow beings.
In pine cases out of ten this state OF lasstGoe ana
torpor zrises from a morbid stomaeh. AnqlgesCloh
destroys the energy of both mind anq Dooy neh tLs
waste Of nature is not supplied by due ane Tesiar as
srIlation of the food, every organ ~ sta'so every
function interrupted. II, IT,,
staT9ces III depression The system needs rcus
irg and strengthening; not merely for an hour or two
e0 s II assnredy woudo if an ordinary alcoholic
stinulant res3rted to but radically and perma
How is this desirable Object to be accomplished {?
The answer this question: founded on the unvarying
experiences of quarter of century, is easily given
infuse vigor into the digestive by course
of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BJTTERS. DO not
waste time in administering temporary remedies but
wake the system up By recuperatIng the fountaead
of physical strength and energy the great organ upon
which ali the other organs depend for their nurture
support
BY the time that dozen doses of the great vegetable
tonic and nvigorant have been TAKEN the feebs frame
of the dyspeptic viii begin to feel its benign influence
Appetite wilt created and with appetite the capacity
to digest what il Persevere until the cure IS
'ete-un heathful blood, ct 70 be the material
of flesh and MUSCLE bone and nerve, and braiu flows
through the circulation instead OF the watery pabuum
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04
Death Of S. Old Blaze. y

John Barry, better known as cold Blaze,
so long stage agent IN Nevada, CAL, died in
that place, July -. He was ga fellow of
infinite jest of most excellent fancy" IF
all the drOll and comical things he ever said
were published, the book would put to
shame half the works Of modern humorous
writer's. He was given to drawing conclu-
sionS such as no one else could ever think
Of, and in repartee he was wonderful. As
a specimen of his whole life, we will pro-
duce, as near as we can, the scene that
transpired between him and James Hay
worth on final settlement. Hayworth was
President of the California Stage Company,
and ''Blaze was the company's agent at
Nevada. Hayworth said: ''Blaze, you have
overdrawn your account to the amount
of SIG, 000 In consulting with the Com
pany directors, they instructed me to say to
You that in consideration of your long and
faithful service they would throw off half
the amount and be satisfied if yon would
refund eight hundred dollars" This was
Blaze's opportunity. Reaching over he
took and wrung Hayworth's hand, and in
broken utterances exclaimed, ''NIr. Hay
worth, the magnanimity of the company
almost overcomes me, but in consideration
of the length of time you have kept me en-
plOyed, and to show you that no id stage
company that ever existed can excel me in
magnanimity, [ will throw off the other half
and call it square with themw Hayworth
gave it up. May the flowers grow green
over poor Blaze l-Lplared Empire, goth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04

A CALF SWALLOWS ROLL OF GREEN
BACKs.-John Yetter, of Mortonville, lost
quantity Of money and some notes of hand
a few days since, in a very singular man
ner. He was working in the stable and
took off his vest and threw it over stall.
A large pocketbook, containing $40 in
bank notes, and several notes of hand,
dropped out of the side pocket near calf.
The notes were rather longer than the
pocketbook, and the calf drew them out
and ate them.
When Mr.. Yetter returned for his vest,
his treasure, as well as the number Of ven
due notes, varying in amounts from $500 to
$3.50 We're missing. The heifer could not
be made to refund by persuasion, or other
mild means. 1t was at length decided to
force a payment and to do this it was nee
cessary to kill the animal, which was done,
and three $40 notes were recovered, but
the balance Of the notes, &C., had been SO
changed as to render them worthless.
Mr.. Yetter had placed these notes, when
received, in the hands of Green & Morgan
bankers and brokers, buta short time since
took them up with view of getting the
money from the parties. Their value will
be recovered. Mr.. Y. s will amount to $50.
- FulIe1. Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04

How BYRON DIDN'T CHALLENGE LANDoR.-
Apropos of the newly published life of
Walter Savage Landor, there is a good
story that Lord Byron was once told that
it was the intention of Landor to introduce
him satirically into new imaginary con-
versation eff he does" said Byron, ''ru
certainly call him out" When Lander
heard this he replied, ''Well, I did not
really mean to show up his lordship in a
conversation, but now L will. You may
tell him that, though he prides himself on
being a good shot, [ am better. Byron's
hand trembles; mine is steady. I would
undertake to strike off his nose with a pis-
toI shot, without grazing another feature OF
his face" This is said to have silenced the
handsome nobleman and poet, who, al
| though he did not fear death, had hor-
ror of mutilation and deformity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04

From DR.. T. W. ELLIS, Troupville, Ga,
Jan. 6, 1851 I could receive both boxes
of the Gargling Oil it would not be too
much, as I think I could soon find sale for
it all, the inquiry being frequent since it is
supposed that have it for sale.
From DIR. VIM. S. MCCALL, Chamois,
Mo-, Nov. 6, 1S58.-Your Gargling Oil is
taking the shine off from all the liniment
Of the day. If you desired them could
procure dozens of certificates from the bes
citizens of the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04
THE THUMBS.
Incidents OF the Marriage of Straxon
with Miss xVarren-EOzv Bishop Pot
ter II efused to Potter with the job

incidents OF the Marriage of Straxon
with Miss Warren-HOEY Bishop Pot
ter Refused to Potter with the Job.
Barnum described in Packard's Monthly
for July the wooing and winning of Laviria
Warren by Chas. S. Stratton, alias TON
Thumb. In the August number he gives a
continuation of the story:
Of course, says Barnum, the approaching
wedding was announced. It created an i'm
mense excitement. Lavinia's levess at the
museum were crowded to suffocation, and
her photograph pictures were in great de-
mand. For several weeks she sold more
than $500 worth Of her cartes de 0isite each
day; and the daily receipts of the museum
were frequently over 5000. I engaged
the General to exhibit, and to assist her in
the sale of pictures, to which his own pho
tograph of course was added. I could af-
ford to give them a fine wedding, and did
So
The little couple made a personal appli-
cation to Bishop Potter to perform the
nuptial ceremony, and obtained his con-
sent; but the matter became public. and
outside pressure from some of the most
squeamish of his clergy was brought to
bear upon the bishop, and he rescinded his
engagement.
This fact Of itself, as well as the oppo-
sition that caused at, only added to the
notoriety Of the approaching wedding, and
increased the crowds at the museum. The
financial result to me was piece of good
fortune, which l was, of course, quite will
ling to accept; though in this instance the
advertisement so far as the fact of the
betrothal of the parties with its prelimin-
aries were concerned, was not of my seek
ing, as the turn it was taking in crowding
the museum, and pouring money into the
treasury, | did not hesitate to seek contin-
ued advantage from the nOtoriety of the
prospective marriage. Accordingly, I offer
ed the General and Lavinia SIS, 900 if they
would postpone the wedding for month";
and continue their exhibitions at the muse
UNI.
Not for $50, 0O0," said the General, ex-
citedly
Good for you, Charlie" said Layinia
''only you ought to have said not for ham
dTed thousand, for [ would not!"
They both laughed heartily at what they
considered my discontinue; and such look
ed at from a business point Of view, it GER
tainly was. The wedding day approached,
and the public excitement grew. For sew
eral days, [ might say weeks, the approach
ing marriage of Tom Thumb was the New
York sensation" For proof of this [ did
not need what, however, was ample, the
newspaper paragraphs. A surer index was
in tho crowds that passed into the museum,
and the dollars that found their way into
the ticket Office,
It was suggested to me that small for
time in itself could be easily made out of
the excitement. F'Let the ceremony take
place in the Academy of Music, charge q
big price for admission, and the citizens
viii come in crowds" Ihaveno manner of
doubt that in this way $25, 900 could easily
have been obtained. But I had no such
thought had promised to give the couple
a genteel and graceful wedding, and I kept
my word.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04

Messrs. McLAIN & Bros, Wholesale
Druggists, Wheeling, Va, say, under date
of July "a, 1866, that they can safely recon-
mend the Gargling Oil for more diseases
than it is recommended for.
From j. K. FISHER, Uniontown, Pa,
June 81, 1867.-Your Gargling Oil is doing
much better here than formerly, since its
virtues have become known, and the bot
ties put up for Family Use, without Stain,
are much sought for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04

From DR.. J. P. TERRELL, Warren, Ind.
March 8, 1861 am engaged in the prac-
tice of medicine, and find your Gargling
Oil an extremely efficient remedy in all
cases where an external application is in
dicated.
From DIR. G.. B. NEAL, Burris, Iowa,
Dec. 90, 1861 have practiced medicine
in this county seven years and cheerfully
recommend your Gargling Oil as the bes
liniment in use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04
]
s Ezz

Extract from letter from Hon. NATHAN
LINDSEY, County Judge of Shelby Co.,
Iowa, dated Harlan, April 10, 1867.--It is
decidedly preferred to any other iniment
sold in this section.
Extract of letter from SAMUEL s. HUPP
dated Fallsburg, Ohio, July II, 1866 --In
June last Henry Safie had yearling colt
that had what was supposed to be Dipthe-
ria for more than ten days, SO that it could
not eat, and the throat swollen almost shut,
and by the use of three or four applications
of the dollar bottles did the desired effect
From A. G. MEL, Louisville, Coschocton
Co., Ohio, March, 1852. I have used your
Gargling Oil for the Scratches on my horse,
and it cured it with he first application.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-04
CURE YOUR COUGH,
ALIENS LUNG aALsAM.
WHAT THE D0oToR's SAT-,

Amos Wooliy, NJ. D., of Koscuska Co., Indiana, says:
For three years past have used Aliens Lung SdlsaIn
extensively in my practice and satisfied there is
no better medicine for lung diseases IN use-'
Isaac R. Doran, Nj. D.. of Logan Co., Ohio, says
Aliens Lung Balsam not only sells rapidly but gives
perfect satisfaction in evory within knowledge
Having confidence in it ana knowing that it possesses
valuable medical properties freely use 1t IN my day
practice and with unbourded success AS an eKpecto
it most certainly far head of any preparation
have ever yet KNOWN
d.. Fletcher, of Missouri, says "I recommend your
Balsam preference other medicine for Ocugns
and it gives satisfaction"
Aliens Lung Balsam is the remedy to cure all Lung
and Throat difficulties. 1t should be thoroughly tested
before using any other Balsan. 1t will cure when al
others fail. Directions accompany each bottle.
j. N. HARRIS d CO., Sole Propr's,
Sold by all Druggists. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sold at Milwaukee By H Bosworth It Sons, Greene q
Button Rice & Rising Drake Bros, Dohmen, Schmidt
4 Co., and all Milwaukee Druggists.