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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25
CINCINNATI.
Fearful ExpIosIon az ahe Gas W,

A Fearful Explosion az the Gas Works
CIEcINNATI, May 24-At five minutes
past II o'clock 10 day the citizens were
startled with dull, rumbling explosion
accompanied by trembling Of the earth
shaking Of houses and all the indications
Of an earthquake. The sound came from
the southeast psrt Of the city. Dense
| volumes of smoke aross in that quarter,
the FIRE bells rung and engines came out,
but their services were not required.
The gasometers of the city gas works had
exploded with stunning report. The huge
iron holder 105 feet in diamater, AZ feet 10
length, with capacity for half million cubic
feet of gas was torn in pieces and tumbled
| ia a confused mass in the cistern. What was
| the loss no one can tell. The explosion
commenced on the north side next to
Front street. Ten or twelve workmen
who had been engaged in painting the
holder had Just descended, and at The
time we're standing by the engine house,
but kmiracnlonsly escaped with their
lives and without serious injury. One
man, Pat Mckenzie, an employee of the
company, was on top Of the column, ON
level with and nearly touching the gas
ometer. lie was not blown off by the
explosion, though his clothes were all
burned of and his entire body was
crisped so as to cause his death in three
hours Dick and Pat Sheridan were
driving lumber carts near the scene, and
they and their horses were severely
burned. These men will recover, butsthe
hon will probably die.
A man named Chaskelly, walking by
on the opposite side of the street, was
badly burned Foliage on trees four
hundred feet distant, was scorched.
Neighboring holders were injured by the
conclusion so badly rs TO leak large
amount Of gas Buildings near were
scorehed, but except starting the roofs,
no other damage was done.
The report was heard a great distance.
Great crowds Of people went to witness
the scene, and much excitement still
prevails The loss to the gas company
will be $750,000 Rumors are afloat that
much more injury has been suffered.
None Of the huge iron columns were
blown down, but the massive cap of |
Al n o,,,a NO., form III
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ALABAMA.
The Proposed Purchase Of West
Florida.

Tha PrODOsed Purchase Of west
Florida.
MONTGOMERY, May 24.-The Commls-
sioners representing this State and
Florida, who have for some time pass
been discussing the preliminaries for the
sale of West Florida to Alabama, have
come to a decision as to terms.
All that portion of Florida lying wes1
of the Apalachicola is to be sold to the
State ofAlabama, for one million IN Ala
bama bonds. The bonds are to be de-
liyered when all the legal forms are com
nlied with. West Florida first vote OF
the matter, then the Legislatures Of bOtl
States will act on it, and then 1t wal
he submitted to Congress for approval
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CUBA.

Reported Landing of Men and Arms.
HAVANA, May 23.-The United States
steamer Yantic has arrived from Hayti.
The government has received no official
dispatches announcing the landing of fill
busters on the island.
KEY WEsr, May "a. Capt. Carlin and
others Of the steamer Salvador, have
arrived here from Nassau, and report the
Successful landing Of troops and ammuni-
tion in Cuha
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LONDON.
The Tames ON she Difhealty Win
aiH America. ID Afe

ssaslr america. I'd Lft - q
LoNDoN, May "a The Times to-day
continues the discussion of the American
claims. It argues that the depredations
committed by the Alabama are identical
with cases Of wrongful captures, and
cannot be removed from that category
on the ground that an unfriendly spirit
was shown in this country previous to
the occurrence. Whatever direction our
sympathy may have taken, il cannot be
taken into account before any interna-
tional tribunal. Let thequestion of mis-
directed sympathy be settled by refiec =
ton and cool communing with consci>
enoe On both sides, and let the alleged
injuries be measured and appraised bes
fore the proper tribunal
CoRK, May 24.-The police here are
taking unusual precautions to prevent
an outbreak. Several houses have been
earched for concealed arms.
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his teeth, AMI the officer was rescued
with great difficulty by byssandeFs aftel
being horribly bitten.
Queen Victoria's birthday, was cele-
brated by st. Andrews and st. Georges
societies, by procession and picnic.
No further particulars in reference tc
outrage on the train Saturday night
has been received.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

A HENPEcKED RAT-The other day a
large Norway rat attacked a brood OF
chickens at GAINESVILLE, Ohio. The
mother hen at once came to their rescue,
and fought so calamity that she killed
the rat in few moments. She managed
| TO seize him with her claws, and holding
him down, pecked at his head until he
gave up the ghost.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

TIE Bonham Neaos reports that q ne
gro man, near Wesley, Texas, the other
day, shot gentleman who was riding on
the road, and then attempted to violate
the gentleman wife, who was with her
husband. He failed in his attempt, was
captured by the citizens, and left IN
such a condition as would insure no
second attempt of the kind
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TEXAS.
Indians TO he Returned TO their T. eser
vaafOn.

Walton. ....H
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The Kickapoo
Indians who have been making raids on
frontier whites Of Texas since the middle
Of the rebellion in consequence OF the
treatment of rebels received while enroute
from their old bomesio Mexico, now desire
10 return to the Indian Reservation, and
measures will be taken soon 10 accomplish
their wish.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

The Dayton Journal says that when
Mr.. Sandmeier was caught in his store
by falling timbers on Sunday morning
last. and held there until he was burned
to death, some ninety dollars which he
had in a wallet in his pocket were not In
jured, although the poor mans clothing
was burned TO a crisp, and his Hest
roasted to cinder. .i'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

THR machine shop of the American
Foundry, in New Alabany, belonging
toD.C. Hill q Co, was totally destroyed
by fire Saturday afternoon. Several
large manufacturing establishments were
in close proximity to the building de-
stroyed, and were only saved by great
exertions on the part of the fremen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

TIE New York Trade Unions have
membership Of 5000, and they have
bank balance of SIS, 126 SO to aid mems
bers in strikes, They claim to have
caused seventy per cent increase OF
wages by she agitation OF the wages
question - .ala.sii 81
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American Relationship France.
Political Affairs in virginia
Commercial Convention in New
Orleans.
WARRINGTON.

Ben. Wade Goes SIOw-The Presideni's
- Vacation. ,f.s
WAsHINGToN, May 24.-Ex-Senaior E
+ Wade has not responded 10 the profered
appointment as Director Of the Pacific
, Railroad, in place of J C Webster, OF
Chicago, declined.
The President has not decided where he
will visit during the summer, apart from
the contemplated visit 10 West Point in
lime ...ae
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

The New York Legislature has re-
Gently passed an act, which provides
that on the trial of indictments and in
ali criminal proceedings, the defendant
shall, at his own request, be deemed
a competent witness, but that his neglect
or refusal to testify shall not create any
nresnmption AGAINST him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

WE PRESENT THIs SEASON. MOST
uhqusstionabIy. the LARGE5T and FINEST
stock Of Linen Clothing in Tsansssss. Our
goods are Of the most pssfset eharactsz n psint
Of FABRIC. CUT. Fit. GENERAL MAKE
UP and ELEGANT PROPORTION. The.
goods are known to have undsrEors thorOush
process of shrinking before making ~. and
beautifully laundrisd sfter they are mads.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-05-25

From Union congregation, Logan county
TIA. from the Presbytery of Vandslis,
Ills.' and fIom Union (Miss.) Presbs terry
were presented and referred 10 The jun /,
| ciary committee.
The commission OF Rev. I Lapsley
ID ID delegate from the General Assembly
| of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States of America, dated Albany, N Y,
June /. 1868. was presented, his name
enrolled accordingly, and 10 o'clock next
day, set apart to hear his remarks, and
| Rev. G T Stainbsck, d d, was appointed
to make response thereto.
The committee appointed to provide q
literature especially adapted to Sabbath
school training of the children Of the c
LIP. Church, made their report, whlcl
was concurred in and referred for pub
LEGATION.
The Committee to revise the Manua
reported, and was made the special Crde
for 9 A. M. next day.
The Assembly resolved to hold session
= from 8 A. NJ. to II NJ, each day.
ON motion, Elder NJ Henry, Rev
, Johnston and M Cos an were constitute
, | a committee TO consider and report Whi
. amount is required az contribution ffoI
{ the several presbyteries to the COnllDgsI
Fund of the General Assembly.
The convention Of colored miniaters
3 this church, now in session here, by cor
d municatiou, request the names and adore
d of colored ministers in the boundaries
each Presbytery belonging TO the Cumb'
il land PresbsteIIan Church. The membe
e were requested to furnish the desired j
II formation through the Clerk Of the Asset
e bly,.
The second annual report of the Boa
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These Goods are Elegant and

esq ~ tftsfHi zoos
{ 1870 azaaal san li9 ase7sc2
( 4s .1 tsa.z gstl aas' O.
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90 a5.slel44
We offer superior make of
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02
Philosophical Facts.

Sound travels at the rate of 114l
feet per second in the air, 1850 in
water, IL, 900 in cast iron, IL, 900 in
steel, $4,000 in glass, and from 1896
to 1900 in wood.
Mercury freezes at 38 degrees of
Fahrenheit, and becomes solid mass;
malleable under the hammer.
The greatest height at which visi>
BILE clouds ever exist does not exceed
ten miles.
Air is about ZIG times lighter than
water.
The pressure of the atmosphere
upon every square foot of the earth
amounts to 2,160 lbs. An ordinary
sized man, supposing bis surface to
be IA square feet, sustains the enor>
nous pressure of 1920 pounds.
Heat ratifies air to such al extent
that it may be made to occupy 5 or
600 times the space it did before.
The violence of expansion of Water
when freezing is sufficient to cleave
globe OF copper of such thickness
as to require force of 28,900 lbs. TO
produce the same effect.
During the conversion of Ice into
water 140 degrees Of heat are absorb.
ed.
Water, when converted into steam,
increases in bulk 1900 times.
One hundred pounds of the water
Of the Dead Sea contains As pounds
Of salt.
The mean annual depth of Rain
that falls at the Equator is SO inches.
The explosive force of closely con
fined Gunpowder is six and a half
tons to the square inch.
HaiIstones sometimes fall with a
velocity of 113 feet in second-Rain
"a feet in a second.
The greatest artificial Cold ever
produced is 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
Electricity moves with greater
velocity than light, which traverses
200, 900 miles of space in a second of
time.
Thunder can be heard at distance
of 30 miles.
Lightning can be seen by reflect
ion, at the distance of 200 miles
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02
Estate Of Zarha

GTATE OF WISCONSIN In prohate t,r.rt cor,.
~ couhty OF Urant, Court.
In the matter of the estate of John Zerba DECEASED
On reading and fling the petition of Calvin II R,an.
chara administrator setting forth the amount of uer
sona estate that has come to his hands and the sno
soh tnsreoi the amount of debts outstanding against
SAID deceased and description of all the rel estate
Which SAID dec died SEIZED and condition and yalue
OF the respective portions thereof: and PRAYING that
incense De to him granted to sell all the Real Estate of
sad deceased except the homestead and ii appearing
Dy sad petition, that there is sufficient personal
IN the hands OF the said Administrator to pay
sslu aeDts and that is necessary in order to nav the
same, to sell part of said real estate il Is tbeyaf
ordered that all pesons interested in said estate
before the Judge of this Court on Monday the 2d day
o. March A. d. 1869, at O'Clock p NJ at the Court
house IN Lancaster in said County then and there to
snow cause f any there beg why license should not
De granted TO SAID Calvin H. Blanchard Administrator
petition ~ P' VI "
ana 1t s further ordered, that copy of this order
l De published for four successive weeks prior to
saiu day Oh nearing. In the Grant County Herald a
weekly newspaper printed and published at Lancaster
IN sad County and personally served on all persons in
eesee IN sad estate residing in said County at least
fourteen days before said day Of hearing. s7w4
by the Court, VIM. MCGONIGAL Co Judge
at Lancaster the 4th day of February A. D. 1859
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02

nsA-Since the first of January we
have shipped nearly million bush~
els of wheat to Europe against about
a quarter Of million last year.
This is encouraging. All we have
to do to establish healthy trade is
to produce surplus. and to afford
it cheap enough, Now that specula>
tien is likely to be checked.by Con-
gress, and the South has nearly set
tied herself, we may expect far less
waste of energy and far more pro-
duction Of real wealth. The prices
OF bread,stuffs in New York are
much lower than last year at this
time. No l. spring wheat now sells
at $1.70 per bushel against $40 last
February prime California wheat
now sells at 81 per bushel. against
1925 last February the best Cali
fernia flour now sells at $1,000 per
barrel against $3.50 last February
prime brands yf St. Louis fours now
sell at $1L50 per barrel against SIT
last February Cincinnati Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02
Replies to Life Agents Circular.

The following somewhat facetious
replies to Life Agents circular, re-
questing information a*to the'health
and habits of an applicant, were re-
ceived OF prominent Life Office:
l. How long have you known?
Since two years after was born.
2. What are his general habits In
winter, red flannel and blue beaver !;
in summer, straw hat canted to one
side, and nankeen trousers, very
loose in the legs.
3. What is his profession Congre-
gationaIist.
4. Doyou know, or have you heard
that he has ever been afflicted with
Gout, Asthma, Consumption, Splitting
of Blood, or any other disorder to
shorten life? No but he can have it
if it is required by the company.
5. Has he ever had Vertigo, or
singing in his head =? Yes, he shores
nightly, and daily hears the music of
the sewing machine.
6. Has he ever been fflicted with
Fits or Rupture? Never had a fit in
his life-his tailor being very unsuc-
cessful--but once had a rupture with
his landlady.
Z. Has he ever had Fever and
Ague? Had a fever last summer
when the thermometer was at nine
ty.
8. What state was he in when you
saw him last? The State Of Michi-
gan.
g. Has his application ever been re
jected? Yes, once-promptly, by q
lady.
10. Do You think his lie safely in
surable2 Not at his own valuation.
Bought at his own estimate, and sold
at that of the people, he would break
any bank in the country.
II. Do you call his lungs sound ?
No, | call them inflated air tubes.
13. What age do you consider
him? Old enough to know more
than he does.
13. Does he smoke or chew He
smokes when be chooses.
IA. Is he of steady habits? Yes he
is agent tor Fairbanks scales and
balances.
Is. What is his height? That de-
ponds upon the thickness of his
boots.
16. Has he children? Yes-two
nephews.
II. Is he ordinarily sober? | new.
er heard him laugh but once and that
was at his own joke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02
Estate of Holloway.

g TATE or Wisconsin, SIS. In Probate Grant county
~ county OF Grant. Court.
On reading aud filing the petition of William Dew
ey Admins setting forth the amount of
al estate that has his hands and disposition
thereof the amount Of debts outstanding against said
deceased and description of all the real estate of
which said deceased died seized and the condition and
value Of the respective portions thereof and praying
that license be granted sell all the real estate of said
John W. Holloway, deceased, for the payment of his
debts, and il appearing by said Petition that there
is not sufficient personal estate in the hands of the
said Administrator to pay said debts, and that
cessary in order TO pay the to sell all of said real
estate
1t Is ordered that all persons interested in said
tate appear before the Judge this Tuesday
the 9Th day March, A. ID. 1869, at o'clock p NJ
at the Court House inLancaster in said county, then
and there to show cause If any there may be- why IL
should not be granted the said William p Dew
ey administrator 20 sell said real according to
the prayer of said petition.
And il is further ordered that copy OF this order
shall be published for four successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Grant County Herald
weekly newspaper printed and published at Lancaster
in said county, and personally served all persons
interested in said estate, residing in said county,
least fourteen days before said day of hearing.
By the Court: VIM. McG0NIGAL, Co Judge.
Dated January I'D, 1862 36w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02

GTATE OF WISCONSIN, GO Probate Office February IS,
~ Grant County, A. d. 1869.
In the matter Of the Proof and Probate of the last
will and testament of Leonhart Johnson deceased,
late Of the County Of Grant.
Whereas, instrument in writing purporting to be
the last will and testament of Leonhart johnson de-
ceased late OF the County of Grant has been filed in
this Offices and whereas application has been made by
Louica johnson, widow of said deceased praying that
the same be proven and admitted to Probate accord
ing to the laws of this State
1t is ordered that said application be heard before
at the Probate Office in the village of Lancaster in
sad county on Tuesday the 9th day of March, A. D.
1869, at one O'clock in the after Roon of said day.
And 1t is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons interested in said Will Of the time and
place Of said by publication in the Grant Coun-
ty HERALD, weekly newspaper printed i'll said coun
y for three successive weeks each week. prior
the time of such hearing.
BY the Court WIN. McGONIGAL,
3Iw3 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02
The Church Union.

This paper has been recently enlarged TO mammoth
proportions. is the largest religious paper in the
World. Is the leading organ OF the Union Movement
and opposes ritualism close communion exclusveness
and church caste. 1t IL the only paper that publishes
HENRY WARD BEEcHER's sermons, which it does every
week just they delivered without qualification
or correction by him. 1t advocates universal suffrage;
union of christians at the polls; and the right of la
Dor. IL has the best Agricultural Department of any
paper In the world publishes stories for the family
and for the destruction of social evils Its editorial
management impersonal its writer's and editors are
from every branch of the church from every grade
OF society lth been apty termed the freest organ
OF thought in the world.
Such paper, offering premiums of Sewing Machines
Dictionaries. Appetons Cycopedio Pianos Organs for
churches. etc, make it of the best papers for can.
vassers ia the world
Every Congregation may obtain Communion Ser.
vice. an Organ Meodeon, Bible a Life Insurance
Policy for its Pastor almostany other needful thing
by club of subscribers.
Send for copy, enclosing 10 cents, to
HENRY E. CHILD,
II Park Row, New York
p. S.-Subscriptions received at the HERALD Office
Tnn2
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Estate of Kies.

STArE OF WISCONSIN, 81. In Probate Grant County
- County ofGrant. go court.
In the matter of the estate Of Asenath Kes deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Daniel Kes of
Grant County representing among other things that
Asenath Kies late Of Grant county the 10Th day
November A. ID. 1867 at Grant County died intestate
leaving goods chatels and estate within this State of
Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner of said
deceased and praying that administration ofsaid estate
be TO A. X. Bushnell Of Lancaster granted.
Therefore 1t is ordered that said application be heard
before the Judge Of this Court at the Probate Off
the village Of Lancaster In said county Tn ursday,
the 18th day of March, A. d. 1862 at O'Clock In the
afternoon Of said day
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to tho
heirs of said deceased and TO all persons interested by
weeks prior to said day of hearing III the Grant County
Herald weekly newspaper printed and published ut
Lancaster in said County. By the Court,
VIM MoGONIGAL, County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster, the 23d day Of Feb 1869 3StSf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-02

GrATE OF WISCONSIN,, Circuit Court of Grant Co.
~ Grant County. Wisconsin.
Samuel Merrick James Sheffield.
BY virtue of writ OF execution issued out of the
above named court, in favor Samuel Merrck p ain
tin, and against James Sheffield defendant to me di
rected and delivered and for of sufficient goods
and chattels OF the said defendant wherein to levy
have by direction of plaintiff attorney levied upon all
the right title and interest which the said defendant
had on the "a day Of October A. D. 1865 or has since
acquired in and to the following described rea estate
to-wit:
The Southwest quarter of the southeast quarter
less one-half acre, in section twentynine (2o town
Two IN range two (2 west of the fourth principal
rldlan IN Grant county, Wisconsin. Which said real
estate will on the 10th day of March, A. d. 1869 at
~ clock in the forenoon of said day, offer for sale
ana VIII sell to the highest bidder cash at the front
door Of the Court House, in the village of
Grant county, Wisconsin Said sale will will be made
to satisfy said judgment costs and costs accruing
W. H. elise, Sheriff
Dated Sheriff Office, Lancaster Wis, Jan. &c, 1869
j. ALLEN BARBER, plaintiffs Atty. 34-w6
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sheriff sale--GuIliford etal.

y Grant County. Grant Co., Wisconsin.
Thomas Morse, admir- of Daniel Morse, deceased u.s.
John Guiliford Mary Gulliford his wife, Levi Gull.
ford ank Sas Walker.
By virtue of judgment of foreclosure and order Of
sale, rendered and made in the above entitled action
dated 2lst September A. D. 1865 and by direction OF
plaintiff attorney, will offer for sale and will sell
at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash. at the
front door of the Court House. in the village of Ian
caster, Wis, the 10th day of March, 1862 al 20 o.
clock in the forenoon of said day. the following de-
cribed real estate, to wit
The southeast quarter of the southeast quarter Of
section thirtyfour (34); the south half of
and southeast quarter of north west guar ter and tn
northwest quarter of southeast quarter and north
east of southwest quarter OF section wenty CD
all in town seven, three, west of the fourth
principal meridian, in Grant county Wisconsin. Said
sale will be made to satisfy said judgment, enterest
costs and costs of sale. w. ii. elise Sheriff
J. ALLEN BARBDR, plaintiffs attorney. 34-w6
Dated Sheriff Office, Lancaster, Wis, Jan. 26th 1859.