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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Charitable Aid-Santa Clara Academy,
of Grant County.
MADIsoN March

MADISON, March 3.
The Assembly refused to concur
in bill to appropriate to the Wis.
Ssaman's Friend Society $1,000, by
vote of Al to A and in the bill to
appropriate $500 to the support of
the orphans of Santa Clara Academy,
Grant county, by a vote of 36 to SO.
MADISON, March 4.
Mr.. Brock moved to reconsider the
vote by which last evening the
Assembly refused third reading to
the bill appropriating $500 to the
support of the orphans of Santa
Clara Academy. Grant county
Messrs. j. Bennett, Sessions and Pole
earnestly advocated the bill, and en-
dorsed those who had charge of the
institution. Mr.. Hurlburt was OPP
posed to all these appropriations to
promote private institutions. Ii the
system was inaugurated, there was
no limit to the demands that might
be made on the state treasury. Mr..
d. E. Maxon also opposed reconsid-
GRAFTON, and thought other academies
were equally entitled to this aid
Mr.. Delany earnestly advocated the
bill. The vote was reconsidered, and
the bill passed by a vote of 48 to Sc.
When the roll was called Mr.. Dew
ely asked to be excused from voting,
as ne was on principle opposed to all
these appropriations, but thought
this institution as deserving as any
to which appropriations had been
made, and disliked to vote against
this institution in his own county
He was excused.
Mr.. Brock moved to reconsider the
vote of last evening refusing an app
preparation of 81 900 TO the Wiscon-
sin Seaman's Friend Society, which
prevailed, and the bill passed by a
vote of 30 to q.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

REVERSE OF FoRTUNE.-This week
we chronicle the death of old Mr..
Vale, of the town of Lima. He was
one of the early settlers of Wiscon !.
sin. We were told by q person that
knows his history from his own lips,
that, previous to the revolutionary
war, his (Vale's) ancestors owned by
birthright and legacy from the Brit
ish Government q tract of land three
miles long and one mile wide, where
New York city now stands. When
the war of 1776 took place the own
ers of this land entered it in defence
of our hard won independence. At
this the British revoked their ber
queath to the Vale family, and de-
clared all connection Herewith null
and void. A number OF years after
the war closed law suit occurred,
and lasted long enough to be contes
ted by the deceased. But, finally,
as the story runs, he was swindled
out of all his rights. In 1848 he
moved to Marquette county and liv>
ed on Green Lake Prairie, keeping a
hotel. He then had good amount
of property. Afterwards be remov :
ed to Eau Claire, and had little
property left. From Eau Claire he
moved to the town of Lima, and died
there last Monday town pauper.
This is surely going from the top of
the wheel to the bottom. Durand
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
civilization, Characterization and al
innate citizenship.

civilization, Characterization and ul-
innate citizenship.
THE SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT.
The question of suffrage is one
which is likely to agitate the public
so long as portion of the citizens
Of the Nation are excluded from its
privileges in any State. 1t seems to
me very desirable that this question
should be settled now. | entertain
the hope. and express the desire
that it may be, by the ratification of
the Fifteenth article of amendment
to the Constitution.
In conclusion, / ask patient for-
bearance one toward another through.
out the land, and a determined effort
on the part Of every citizen to do
his share toward cementing a happy
Union, and | ask the prayers of the
Nation to Almighty God in behalf OF
this contamination.
TT - GpANr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

DRUG LIoUoRs.-The Indianapolis
mechanics are taking the pledge to
quit the use of all drinks; they reck-
on that the most dangerous stuffs
are the drinks sold from the pious
drug stores and nicely labelled for
the stomach, such as Benninger 8
Pure Holland Gin, Hostetter's Bit>
ters, California Wines and Brandies,
&C., all of which are made from alco>
hol and doctored with drugs and
poisons. Among their resolutions
are these:
Resolved, That serving satan don't
pay, and that whatever .sdissipates
mind and body. whether it be liquor,
tobacco, excessive eating or late
hours, shall be abandoned.
Resolved, That the bottled spiritu.
GUS stuffs sold at drug stores under
various names and for the cure or
prevention of disease, are of the low
est grade Intoxicating liquor, and UNI
fit for the stomach.
Resolved, That tobacco is also
hurtful to the system and mind, and
however used is a nuisance and a
drawback to purity and happiness.
RESOLVED, That obedience to the
moral law insures long life, a per-
feet intellect, a clear conscience and
the fullest measure of happiness, with
q character that shall insure the
best of associations,
Resolved, That we especially
hedge ourselves to not drink intoxi-
ca. g liquors of any kind, neither
from the glass at the saloon nor from
the bottle however labelled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
WINTERS IN OLDEN Tine TIL,

WINTERS IN OLDEN Tine The
notebook of one of the oldest inhabi-
tants Of Minnesota shows the follow
ing record. The winters of 1852
and 1896 were similar to the pres.
ent season. They were quite as ia
vorable as now, as regards the mild
ness of the weather, and an early
spring was reached. in each instance
without experiencing heavy chill
In 1858 wheat was sown in Fillmore
county on the 25th OF February. In
1860 farmers commenced sowing
their wheat on the 7th day of March
and nearly all the seed was put into
the ground during that month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Estate of lotion.

CTArs WISCONSIN, l.. In Probate Grant coup-
- Grant County, ~ Court.
In the matter of the estate of Sarah C. lotion iced
On reading and filing the petition of H. H. Earl. Adj
ministstor of the Of Sarah c. lotion deceased
representing among other things that he has fully ad
ministered said estate and praying that q time and
of his administration 1t is ordered that said account
be examined by the Judge of this Court on Tuesday
the 30th day of March A D. 1869 ensuing at tbs
Probate once in Lancaster said county at one O'clock
in the afternoon of said day.
And fun Their ordered that notice thereof be given
to all persons interested by publishing copy Of this
order for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Gi ant County Herald weekly news
paper printed and published at Lancaster said county
By the Court, WIN. McG0NIGAL.
40w3 County Jndga
Dated at Lancaster, the sih day eff March, A. D. is6s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
sg The Forty-frst Cong

sa-The Foity-tirst Congress con,
vened or the afternoon of the Sd inst.
and was called to order by Mr.. Nc
Pherson, the Clerk, who, in calling
the roll, omitted the names of the
representatives of Georgia and Lou
isiana. Mr.. Brooks, of New York.
raised a point of order, which was
overruled, and he then appealed
from the decision of the Clerk, which
the latter refused to entertain. A
disgraceful scene then ensued. on the
Democratic side of the House. at the
conclusion of which Hon. J. G..
Blaine, of Maine, was elected Speak
er. When the members were being
sworn in, objection was made to
Hammill, of Maryland Winchester
and Rice, of Kentucky Van Horn
and Dyer, of Missouri, and Rogers.
The objection to the last named was
overruled by the House, and he ac-
cordingly took his oath Of office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

SUpERvIsoRY.-The people Of
Green County, being held TO the wall
by supervisors who refused to make
good roads or do anything in the
way of improvements, asked the leg
islature for special law dispensing
with the present. system and provi-
ding for the election of six supervi-
sors by the county at large, or two
for each assembly district. The law
was made to order and the people
are to elect q new Board at the
April elections. A convention is
called to nominate business men for
the places.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Guardians SaIe--WOOdward.

g TATR OF WISCONSIN, q. In Probate, Grant County
- Grant County, SO Court
In the matter Of the Real Estate Of Ralph Woodward
deceased.
NOTICE hereby given that by virtue and in pursu-
of order of license made in said matter on the
twenty first day of December A. d, 1885, by the Coun-
ty Court of said County the undersigned Guardian of
Francis d. James and Mary kirkpatrick heirs at law
of said deceased will Wednesday the 3lst day of
March A. D. 1869, at o'clock in the afternoon OF
sod late residence of Ralph Woodward deceased offer
for sale at public vendue the following described lands
to-wt: The undivided onesixth part of the following
lands southeast quarter of southeast quarter of Sec
wentyfour 24 and northeast quarter Of Sec twenty
I'VE 25 and east-hsf of south hreefourths Of south
west quarter OF southeast quarer of section twenty
one ~ west Also northeast quarter of south east
quarter Of Sec. eleven (l) in Town four a. north of
Range one ~, west in Grant County Wisconsin sub-
ject to the dover interest Elizabeth Woodward
4ew3 SAMUEL CLAYTON, Guardian
Dated At Lancaster, this Sd day OF March A. D. 1869
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Penalties of Rebellion The Surviving
Family Of the Greatest Shareholder of
the South in a Poor-house.
Correspondence Of the Troy Tims..


Hilton Head Island was formerly
owned by General Seabrook, the lar,
gest slaveowner in the country, and
one of the very wealthiest men at
the South. He owned twelve hum
dred slaves. His plantations were
immense in extent; his income was
enormous. The family consisted Of
himself and wife, son and daughter
in-law, and an unmarried son. They
enjoyed every luxury they lived in
grand style the sons had been cares
fully trained and educated the fam
lily knew only the highest society of
Europe and this country. War
came the Union forces obtained
possession of the Island the Sea-
brooks fed inoterror to Charleston,
leaving all their slaves except few
body servants, and even most of their
household property, to the tender
mercies of the Federal Troops, The
Seabrooks soon found themselves in
q state of restitution in Charleston.
The fall was too great for the old
man to bear He died within a few
months broken>hearted. The mar
ried son joined the rebel army, and
soon followed his venerable father to
the grave. The unmarried son pinch
ed along in restitution for some
years how he lived | now not, but
he is now driver on one of the
Charleston street cars, under the di-
| rection of q Celtic conductor. He
says he is learning business, is con-
| tent to commence at the foot OF the
ladder, and means to work up. Sue
cess to him in the brave effort The
venerable mother, Mrs. Seabrook,
and her bereaved daughter-in-law
have been for some time and are now
inmates of the Charleston aims
house Another illustration. There
is the rich Lady's Island. 1t was
owned by the Capers-vsry wealthy.
One recently died in want at Charles
ton-another and the last of that
proud family is now in the Charles
ton alms-house Verify, the retri-
buttons for rebellion have been terri
BILE, terrible.
From the above it would seem the
old bible doctrine of retribution-oi
a reversal of condition in human so
ciety, is to follow the fate OF al
southern rebel leaders and their fam
lilies who conspired to enslave the
poor and brought war upon the LAND
to effect such wrong. The bible de-
cree even includes the entire masses
of pro-slavery people--the least to
the greatest, and not excusing those
of the rebelling race who knew not
their right hand.:from their left. The
doom is over the southern people al
a mass of pro slavery rebels. Thst
God will excuse such families as have
had a clear record during half GEN.
fury or longer is clear from the bible
record This doctrine is unpopular
and therefore not preached by the
latter day clergy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

The DEFUNcr.-Ex-P President
Johnson is staying with jenny Coyle,
OF the Intelligencer, where he will re-
main guest until he takes his de-
parture for Tennessee. He moved
his trunks and carpet>bags at the
hour of ten on Inauguration day, and
sadly made his way from the scenes
of his triumphs, defeats and intrigues.
He kept his room during the entire
day after his arrival at his new
abode, and seemed Indifferent to the
result Of some important bills that
We're ready for his action. He says
he is glad to be relieved of the great
responsibility. The White House is
IN charge of the old steward, Gen. |
Grant retaining for the present, the
occupancy OF his street residence. |
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

II. r. CHARTER.-We learn that
the members of the legislature from
Grant have seconded the passage of
a charter for a railroad that will be
satisfactory, perhaps to all the PEG,
pie of the county, and the route
named one upon which a road will
be built inside of two or three years.
NJ ore upon this in good time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

sS-The Judiciary Committee OF
the Tennessee Senate has reported
against the proposition to sell the
Hermitage, formerly the residence of
General jackson, but now the prop
erty of the State. The Committee
recommends that Tennessee should
keep the estate for all time to come,
and make it, on some favorable oc-
casion, the site of some noble ilstitu-
ton of education or bensvolence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
WASHINGTON March 6

Mr.. Washburne will not accept the
Office of Secretary of State.
President Grant has asked the
Senate, by message, to repeal the act
of 1898, which prevents Mr.. Stewart
from acting as Secretary of the
Treasury, he being an importer
That law prohibits any person en-.
gagged in trade or navigation from
occupying an Office under the Gov>
eminent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
The President's Announced Policy.
NEW YoRK March K

NEW IORk, MHfcn D.
The Herald says, after rehearsing
the points OF Grants Inaugural !:
"Here, then, including economy, res
trenchnent and faithful collection
of the public revenue, we have the
hailing indications of the new ADJ
ministration. What is the general
prospect ? 1t is one full of promise +,
prosperity, progress, development;
and power at home and abroad so
opens the book Of American histo.
ry."
The World says; "The Inaugural
shows too much confidence and self
sufficiency. 1t lacks that grave and
sustained propriety Of expression be-
fitting the Chief Magistrate has no
original ideas and everything in
the Message which is not fat is crude
and it is mere echo of the tritest
commonplace of the Republican
press"
The Tribune says "The emphat-
ic declaration of President Grant,
that we should ray our national
debt to the uttermost farthing, is
worth countless millions to the labor
commerce and prosperity of the Re-
public" 1t says: "Grant will be
the champion of the Monroe doctrine
and direct bis policy toward consol-
idating and extending Republican
institutions upon the North Amcri.
can continent" 1t hopes to receive
from President Grant "a splendid
Administration"
The Times says "The inaugural
touches the great want, indicates the
great duties, and propounds great
policy, with a distinctness that leaves
nothing In doubt it is the force o.
true~born earnestness. Genera
Grant haze something to say, and h'
has said it strongly and we'll"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
MADISON Wis March 3.

The Senate this morning concur
red in the joint resolution by a vote
of "a to l, for the amendment to the
Constitution abolishing the Grand
Jury.
Governor Fairchild transmitted to
the Senate a certified copy Of the
universal suffrage amendment to tho
Constitution of the United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

The first appointments made bv
President Grant, were his glorious
companions in arms, Generals Sher-
man and Sheridan, to General and
Lieutenant General. And all tho
people say, Amen!
The female teachers OF San Fran
cisco are married off more rapidly
than their places can properly be
supplied.
Mexico is again disturbed by the
simultaneous outbreak of ramified
revolutionary plot in various parts
OF the republic.
-Gsneral John A. Logan has be-
come a member of tho Methodist
church.
United States 5. 2Os continue to
advance in London. To.day's quo
tation is 83-four days ago it was 70.
st. Paul is to have a $500. 900
motel to take the place of that recen-
tly burned.
a-Spurgeon thinks the only Life
OF Christ" worth reading is in the
new Testament.
Over 81 900, 900 revenue tax has
oeen collected on whisky in Cincin-
natl since July 2, 1868
The rival monopolies are the
Baltimore and Ohio, the PennsyIva
MIA Central.
-Galesburg has done manufac.
turing business of nearly $4,000
the past year.
Seven indianapolis editors, have
foresworn the seductive fusil of the
town for an Unreasonable period.
The Michigan Legislature has
passed the general railroad bill allow
ing municipalities to aid railroads.
Five hundred and seventy Meth
odist Churches were dedicated in
1868.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

Andrew Johnson, whose single
string violin emits no other sound
than Constitution" completed his
term of Office in manner that aston
ishes none save his political friends.
He refused to take any part whatev.
er in the Inauguration ceremonies of
his successor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
!" We announce

Grants Cabinet to-day. Judging
from those we know well-E. 3.
Washburn, Secretary of State; A. T.
Stewart, the New York merchant
prince, Secretary of the Treasury !;
Ex-Governor Cox, of Ohio, Secretary
of the Interior, and Judge Cresswell,
of Maryland, Postmaster General
the new Cabinet is composed of prac-
tical men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

s@-Ihe Treasury Plate Printing
Office is nearly ready for printing a
new issue of the $50 and 500 green.
back notes, to take the place of the
present series, which has been large-
ly counterfeited. The 800 note will
bear likeness of Mr.. Lincoln, with
a vignette symbolical of reconstru c.
ton, and the $50 notes will bear
likeness of Gen. Grant, with a vig>
nette symbolieal of the restoration
of peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

ADJoURNMENT.-The legislature
has agreed to a final adjournment at
IL o'clock, on Wednesday of this
week, making we believe the shorts
est session ever held since the state
organization. We presume a better
disposed and ADLER legislature never
met, though plumbers may have been
committed as doubtless there have.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
TO THE PUBLIC:

The above expression of confidence
by so many respected citizens repre-,
senting all parts of Grant County
induces me to again be candidate
for the Office of County Judge. And
should l be elected it will be nv
highest pleasure during my official
service to perform the duties of
County Judge according to the best
of my ability.
WILLIAM McGONIGAL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Call for Judge McGonigal and his Re-
spouse.

HON VIM McGONIGAL,
County Judge of Grant County,
DEAR SIR:-We, the under.
signed, citizens of Grant county, do
earnestly request you to suffer your
name to be used as a candidate for
reelection to the Office of County
Judge which you have so satisfacto-
rally filled for the last eleven years:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

sA- Eight States in all have, thus
far, ratified the proposed suffrage
amendment to the Constitution, as
follows: Kansas, Louisiana, Mis-
vouri, Nevada, West Virginia, Illi-
nois, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
STRAY MARE.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by MIN
on Sec 20 ga miles west of Potosi on Monday March
1859 one gray mare supposed TO be l. wears old
heavy with foa shoe rig ht fore foot some har
ness marks The owner is requested TO prove proper.
ty, pay charges and take said stray away.
PETER SCHUYLER.
Potosi, March 4th, 1862 40w1s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

pW- There is diversity of comment
on the Cabinet. Stewart, for Treas
ury, is regarded strong man, and
others as moderate. Everybody
seems to be disappointed, but on the
whole, the appointments are satis-
factory
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
STRAY STEER.

Taken up by the subscriber on or about Nov Ya,b
1868, on lands occupied by him about miiss vast :,
Hurricane in the Town Of Potos one dairy rad
bull calf years old; has star in forehead and white
tail The owner is requested TO prove property pa
charges and take said stray away JOHN LIESCH.
Potosi, March 9Th, 1869. 40w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

s@The New York Times sees of a
Stuart dynasty, in the political prom.
inence of Stuart, of Philadelphia,
Stuart, of Virginia, Stewart, of New
York, and Stewart of Nevada,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

The President has appointed
and the Senate confirmed, w. T.
Sherman as General of the Army,
and Phil. Sheridan as Lieutenant
General. Ex.Congressman Delano,
of Ohio, has been appointed and con
firmed as Commissioner of Internal
Revenue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

The MILLENIUM.-The New York
Herald, of Sunday, has long arti>
Gle, written in apparently good faith
to prove that the world has actually
entered upon the period of the mill
lennium. TO those who failed to see,
it, the Herald cites the case of the
Jews who ,ailcd to see Christ when
be came. Certainly the devotion to
Christianity which the Herald has
lately manifested is sign of mil
lennial character enough to stagger
unuelief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

EEThe bill for the removal of the
State capital of Minnesota to town
with an unpronounceable name in
the interior of the State, has been
vetoed by the Governor of that State
and the attempt to pass it over the
veto has failed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

say The measurement OF Senator
Pratt are automatically corrected.
He weighs 270 pounds, instead of
400, and is six feet four inches in
height.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
Teo Heavy a Dose

With that sublime self assurance
which has characterized the public
career of Andrew Johnson, he has
undertaken to ape the great Wash-
ington by issuing a fareweii address
to the people of the United States,
which grandiloquently commences.
"The " robe of Office by constitution
al limitation "this day falls from my
shoulders, to be Immediately assum>
ed by nay successor, and proceeds to
the extent Of some six thousand
words in attempted vindication of his
course since he became President, and
reiterating his oft repeated ideas in
regard to public policy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

FORTUNE HUNTERs.-About forty
of the heirs ofthe Nicholas Albertson
estate assembled at Anderson's Ho-
tel, Belvidere, n. j., last week, for
the purpose of making further ar
engagements for the prosecution of
their claim for the estate. The heirs
living in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Canada were represented. 1t is
supposed there will be about 1000
heirs The estate is valued at $50.
600 600