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Correction.

Messrs Editors: There was a Typographical
error in your last number to which l wish to cal
attention In the report Of the proceedings Of the
Presbytery of Louisville, it is published that thu
newly erected church at Milton cost six hundred
dollars, when it should have been stated sixteer
hundred, We are DESTROYS to have this correction
because the people are still owing four or five hun
bred dollars on the building and this little tlocl
ing contributions from their friends to assist in thu
payment of the debt. PHILIP H. THOMPSON.
Christian Observer.
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JOHN AND DEMIJoHN-A Temperance Tale: b
NJ L. y,,hli IA

JOHN AND DEMuJoHN-A Temperance Tale; BY
Mrs. Julia McNair Wright. Boston: publish
ed by Henry Hoyt l2mo., PIP. 4OS.
Having read this book through, we are prepared
to say that it is we'll written-that with slight ex-
ceptions, the sentiments advanced are such as we
can adopt, and that the tendency of the work is
such as can be heartily commended.
The object of the story is to show the danger of
tampering with intoxicating drinks,-the pernici-
Gus consequences of keeping them for use in the
family. The subject of religion is introduced fire..
quently, and always in proper manner AT
time when the course of the destroyer, intempe-
rance, is sweeping over the land like tempest of
fire, no weapon by which the deadly serpent may
be bruised and killed. should be neglected. Our
wish is that this book may do good service for a
good cause
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Wbiskey and Human Life-The estima

Whiskey and Human Life.-The estimate
set upon money in comparison with human life is
strkingly set forth by the following extract from
one of our papers:
Fifty three exchange newspapers were received
in the New York Sun office yesterday containing
accounts of the Philadelphia fire. All but four
introduced the disaster with displayed headlines.
In but two Of these was a reference made to the
loss of life; but all were impressed with the caam
itOus loss of Over Thirty Thousand Barrels Of
Whiskeyl" a melancholy fact which they an,
nOuneed in type of large size. The Boston Jour
nal printed in city where liquors are supposed
to be cOntraband, fixed its heading thus;
$4,000 Barrels OF WHISKEY DESTROYED.
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HEARTH AND HOME. Pettengill, Bates & Co.,
the publishers offer to send that publication from
October 1st to the close of the year, and also
work on the culture of the Pear, for 81. The sub
scription price of the Hearth and Home is 81
Nor nnnnm
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BURKE's WEEKLY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. We
have received the August number The new story
The Adventures of Big Foot Wallace, the Texas
Rangers continued, and grows in interest as the
narrative proceeds. Terms 50 year. j. W. Burke
| & Co., publishers, Macon, Ga.
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Comfortable Home.-Parents seeking COM
Portable home where their daughters will be care
fully and kindly watched over, are recommended
to apply at once to the Rev. DR.. Ramsey, whose
advertisement may be found in this paper.
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Recent Editions of Classics On the fourth
page viii be found some critical notices of recent
editions, They are by a gentleman every way COM
petent and will be followed by other pieces of a
\ similar character
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St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Henry D. Danforth is now agent in place of John
n. Moore.
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A Question of Baptism.-The communication
of TT S. is the first in series of six or seven on
that subject which will appear consecutively. The
initials will indicate to many the venerable author
well known in our Church as one of its most learn.
ed theoogians.
The view he presents is not the one prevailing
among US in fact as the article of our brother
intimates, it is that of ga small minority" But
the reputation in which he is held, as well as the
Important principles involved in the question, en-
title him to patient and candid hearing. While
heretofore we have not been able at all times to
adopt his opinions, we have never failed to receive
instruction from his discussions.
1t may be presumed that in due time the doc
trne of our correspondent will be subjected to an
examination.
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CENTRAL PRESB YTERIAN

ing these "reminiscences, and for the sketch he
has given of his life. The tolls, the suferings,
anxieties, prayers and successful efforts of our be-
loved missionaries, are all perfectly recorded in
heaven. Why should we not take pains to make
the best record we can of them on earth for the
edifcation of Gods people, as they see fulfilled in
them so many exceeding greatand precious promi-
ses?" We think our brethren and people will find
this truly good book which they will love to cir
culate 1t is neatly printed and bound, and is
sold at the Depository for Sl.25.
AN EARNEST PLEA FOR THE RISING GENERATION
By the Rev. Matthew W. Jackson, Of Charlotte
county, Va Richmond, Va: Shepperson
Graves, printers. 24mo pages ll2.
Having carefully read this little volume, we car
truly state that it presents great deal Of impor
tant truth on most important subject. 1t is di
vided into six chapters l. The importance OF al
early religious education. 2. The proper time fol
this work. 8. The proper manner of dischargint
this duty T. The nature of this duty in its seve
raj branches. 5. The encouraging success tina
generally attends this good work. 6. The sad eff
fects of neglecting this duty.
The topics embraced in these chapters the ven
cradle author has presented in iudicious ant
forcible manner, and has enriched his discussion
with interesting facts and with striking quotation
from distinguished men,
Mr.. Jackson is far advancedin years, but wishe
to do good through the press and still {" to brinl
forth fruit in old age;' in which we wish hin
abundant success.
The work is for sale in Richmond by j. D. K
Sleight Rooms of Presbyterian Committee of Pub
lication.) Also in Petersburg, Farmville, ant
Charlotte G. H.
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Modern Unity,-While Christians have nc
doubt often been divided into separate denomina
tions without sufficient cause, yet much of the talk
now current about unity covers delusion and g
snare. Being in separate denominations does not
constitute schism, nor would the gathering of al
into one constitute the unity of the Church. The
essence of true unity consists in all being alike
united to Christ the supreme Head by living
faith, leading to holy life How far the disciples
may be united to edifcation under the same Church
organization, depends partly upon the extent tc
which they are agreed, partly upon geographical
convenience, aud other things which might be
named Therefore the bringing one or more
Churches, now separated, under one organization
might either promote or hinder true unity accord
ing as the case stands.
1t is not our purpose to enter into this matter
now, but to let our readers see the decided views
which the famous preacher of London, Mr. Spur
geon, entertains. In recent address, he said;
81 am Seetarian of the Sectarians, l do moi
believe in the modern Diana of unity, which some
people cry up so nightly. | believe that the ex
stence of Christian denominations, so far from be-
ing blot, is one of the beauties of Christianity,
aud if could associate all denominations by lifting
my finger, | would not do it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29
Beautiful Extract.

The following wait, afoat on the
'sea of reading" we clip from an ex.
change. We do not know it's pater.
nifty, but it contains some wholesome
truths beautifully set forth:
"Men seldom think of the great
event of death until the shadow falls
across their own path, hiding fore
ever from their eyes the traces of
the loved ones whose living smiles
were the sunlight of their existence.
Death is the great antagonist of life,
and the cold thought of the tomb is
the skeleton of all feasts. We do not
want TO go through the dark valley
although its passages may lead to
paradise and with, Charles Lamb,
we do not want to lie down in the
muddy grave, even with kings and
princes for our ed-fellows.
"But the fiat of nature is inexor-
able. There is no appeal of relief
from the great law which dooms US
to dust. We flourish and we fade as
the leaves of the forest, and the fow-
err that blooms and withers in day
has not a Trailer hold upon life than
the mightiest monarch that ever
shook the earth with his footsteps
Generations of men appear and van
lsh as the grass, and the countless
multitude that throngs the world to-
day, will tomorrow disappear as
the footsteps on the shore.
ain the beautiful drama of Ion, the
instinct of Immortality, sc eloquen-
thy uttered by the death.devoted
Greek, finds adeep responsein every
thoughtful soul. When about to
yield his young existence as sacri>
fee to fate, his beloved Clemanthe
asks if they sh all not meet again, to
which replies: 4 have asked that
dreadful question Of the hills that
look eternal-of the clear streams
that flow forever the stars among
whose fields of azure my raised spir-
it hath walked in glory. All were
dumb. But while l gaze upon the
living face, l feel that there is some-
thing in the love that mantles
through its beauty that can not who'll
ly perish. We shall meet again Cle>
MANTLE"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29
For the Land of the Dakotas.

]. W. Blanding, Esqr., citizen of
Grant County for twenty-five years,
and most Of that time in official SER
vice, and also widely known as one
Of the most reliable land surveyors
in the Northwest, left with his SON
James, on Monday, for Dakota Ter
ritory, his family expecting to follow
in the fall. No man in Grant County
has been more generally useful, es>
pecially to the masses of people, than
Mr.. Blanding. He has been known
as every body's servant ia all manner
of business, and generally without
money or price. For years he has
almost monopolised the personal ideal
of good and clever fellow ia the
minds of all. "Old joe" as he has
been Familiarity called, cannot be re,
placed by any other, such varied and
unselfish material being quite out of
the market in this ye of devotion to
the dollar. In his new position UNI
der the Surveyor General of Dakota,
and as citizen of new country
where each is stranger to the other,
Mr.. Blanding's usefulness must prove
even greater than hitherto. In social
life, as well as in official and business
stations, he will be found most genial
and companionable. May he find
the new associations equal to the old
in their appreciation of q gentleman
and friends
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29
Webster and Grimm, Bridge Builders.

The new bridge acrossGran above
Schmitt's mill, is finished and the
one across Platte, north Ellenboro,
will soon be ready for crossing
Webster & Grimm the builders. The
bridges made according 10 the de-
signs of Henry Webster may now
90 seen in the west and central parts
of Grant County, We should think
about twenty of them, and are all
models for strength to resist current
and storm, and equally impervious
against frost and Ere. There can be
nothing to hinder their last for fifty
years or longer, unless from neglect
TO paint now and then, or perhaps
from the action of an undermining
eurrent. They are, withal, cheaper
than most other bridges which have
long since disappeared from ono cause
and another. Mr.. Grimm, the part>
ner Of Webster, is q most reliable
and ingenious workman and super>
intendent. and both are responsible
for agreement. We contribute
this notice for the benefit of
town Boards requiring such work,
because it il so all over the country
that contractors for public work are
irresponsible-their work most of
the time failing, and their agreements
and bonds being no guaranty what
ever of good work, as it appears
from the remains of almost every
bridge in the county. Webster &
Grimm do perfect work, without res
spect for agreements and bonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

A HINT TO SwINDLERs.-General
Spinner, the Treasurer of the United
States, wishes to inform the public
that Cambridge l. Co., and other
swindlers, who send out circulars Of
fering to furnish "exact copies" of
United States notes, and who enclose
genuine ten or twenty cent notes as
specimens of counterfeits in which
they deal, gain living, not by infrin-
ging the law of the United States
against counterfeiting, but either by
cheating their victims out of the
whole amount sent them or by re-
turning there for small photographs
of United States notes, or something
similar which cannot be passed as
money. As the laws of the United
States take no cognizance of such of
fences, the Treasury Department
cannot undertake to secure the arrests
and punishment of the offender but
must leave them to be taken care of
by local laws and courts.
He makes the statement not for
the information of the rogues and
dupes who would otherwise send
their money to these swindlers, but
to protect himself and other officers
of the department from the letters in.
hected upon them by well meaning
persons, who, having received copies
OF the icirculars in question, fancy
they have unearthed some gigantic
scheme of counterfeiting, and hasten
to lay their information before Ithe
Department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

In TswN.-Our genial friend, A. J.
Pipkin, agent of that old and reliable
Grocery house of Goodrich, Terry &
Co., Milwaukee, is calling on their
oldlpatrons, many of late having gone
away to Chicago for their supplies
whore rents, taxes, liabilities, clerk
hire and living are at least fifty per
cent. above Milwaukee rates. The
question is, how upon earth can any
body afford to deal at Chicago, when
prices are in exact proportion to the
cost of carrying on. We are indeed
glad to see Milwaukee abroad again
and represented by proprietors and
agents. Consumers will be the gain.
ers and our own State and CONNER
cial enterprise be profted by sem
sible revival of Milwaukee trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

We presume The best news that
can be be told to our grain raisers
now, on the eve of q largely increas-
ed harvest is that the crop of Europe
is short. Russia has been the great
grain producing country of Europe
and has offered close competition
with America in breading England.
But now letters from the Baltic ports
contain the very important news
that the Russian Government has
entered the grain markets of Ger
many as purchaser of cereals. AS
Russia is one of the largest grain
supplying countries in the world,
furnishing England more than that
country obtains from all other sourc..
es, including the United States, it's
appearance as purchaser of grain
is the more extraordinary. 1t is not
however. unprecedented. Last year
the Russians were also compelled to
buy grain in the central European
markets.
This exceptional condition of af-
fairs cannot be attributed to defect.
i've harvests or short crops. So far
as these were concerned the last
couple Of Russian harvests were all
that could be desired. But the trou.
BILE arises from the emancipation of
the peasantry. The population have
been rendered Independent, proprie-
tors no longer work on the great es-
tates, the surplus produce of which
rendered Russia the granary of Eu-
rope. The number of these propri-
etors is rapidly increasing under the
land laws, and these persons, now
their own masters, cultivate only
corn enough for their own personal
wants, and frequently not enough
The consequence is that the area of
grain sown in Russia is gradually
decreasing. Provinces which FORM
erly exported vast quantities of grain
for several years past, have been
obliged to import corn in order to
make up for deficiencies. To pro-
vide against the improvidence of the
emancipated serfs, the government
is now obliged to store immense
quantities of grain for the use of the
population of the rich grain districts
of the empire.
This condition Of affairs in Russia
must exercise some appreciable in
fiuence upon the American Bread
stuffs trade. England will be cut off
from portion of the supplies form
erly obtained from Russia, and must
look to the United States to supply
the deficiency. This can hardly fail
to impart renewed activity to our
exports of breadstuffs, and may pos
sibly cause q firmness, if not an adj
vance in prices.-Missouri Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29
State Elections.

The following is list of the state
elections to take place during the
summer and fall of 1869:
July 9th, Virginia, state officers and con-
gressmen.
!aAugust I'd, Kentucky, state treasurer and
legislature.
August I'd, Alabama, members of congress.
August 9th, Tennessee, state officers and
legislature.
August 10th, Montana territory, delegates 10
September It'll, Vermont, state officers and
legislature.
September 18th, Maine, state officers and
legislature.
October 9th, Colorado, delegates to congress.
October 18th, Pennsylvania, states officers
and legislature.
October 18th, Ohio, state officers and legis-
lature.
October 18th, Iowa, state officers and legis-
lature.
October goth, California, judges of supreme
court.
November I'd, New Jersey, legislature.
November I'd, Massachusetts, state officers
and legislature.
November I'd, Minnesota, state officers and
legislature.
November I'd, Wisconsin, state officers and
legislature.
In the above list. Mississippi and
Texas are not included, as the Presi-
dent has not yet fixed the time for
their election, under the authority
conferred upon him by the recon,
struction law. He has indicated,
however, that the election will be
called for the latter part of August
or the beginning of September next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

HEAvY RAINs.-It rained con-
stantly from Friday evening till
Sunday morning, and the fall was
general, so far IS reported, from
Milwaukee to the Mississippi, At
times the rain was heavy and dash.
ing, but generally moderate. The
Sarth was . fountain of water, and
the roads and fields in some places
were badly washed into gullies. The
weather was &C 81, but upon the cess
sation of rain it became warm. Up.
on the whole crops are not injured
and will not be provided it remains
warm and stops raining. Bad roads.
At Milwaukee and GAINESVILLE
heavy losses are reported from high
water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29
Railway Taxation.

Chief Jussice Dixon, of the Su-
preme Court Of Wisconsin, has re-
Gently delivered very important
opinion upon the right to levy taxes
in aid of railways. The county of
Fond du Lac voted to give the She
boygan RAILROAD Company certain
county bonds to aid in the construc-
ton of railway from Sheboygan to
Fond du Lac. A majority of the
Court concurred, Associate Justice
Payne alone dissenting.
The position taken 10y the Court
is this: If cities, towns, and coun-
ties subscribe for stock in roads, and
tax is levied to pay for such stock,
the tax may be sustained, provided
the road is situated in, or passing
through, the limits of the munici~
pality taxed and thus promotes the
general prosperity. These two things
must occur to sustain the tax, and
the fact that the road runs through
the municipal limits and is a public
benefit is not enough. The opinion
of Judge Paine is that the construc>
ton of railroad, although carried
on through the agency of private
railroad corporation, is nevertheless
80 far a work of q public character
as to sustain the exercise of those
powers, which it is admitted, can be
exercised only for public purposes.
he says he fails to see substantial
difference between Milwaukee taxing
itself 100000, or any other sum, to
build harbor, and the county OF
Fond du Lac taxing itself as much
TO build railroad. The object is
the same in each case, to open a bet>
ter communication with the markets
of the world, and furnish better fa-
cilities for trade and travel. Tho
result is the same in each case-that
is, to accomplish those very objects
which the corporation had in view.
There is in each case the like absence
of any other benefit or profit to the
municipality.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

HALLECK AND GRANT.-General
Halleck has issued his farewell or,
der on leaving the command of the
Military Division of the Pacific.
He must have been somewhat "put
out" by the order returning him to
this side of the Mississippi. He has
very large business interests on the
Pacific slope to look after, which
made his station at San Francisco
profitable as well 40 pleasant. He
must be worth over half q million,
mostly made in real estate operations.
We presume that he would be glad
now if he had treated Grant little
better when the latter was under
cloud and Halleck was the great
Mogul of the Western army
Halleck suspended Grant no less than
three times within six m onths in 1862,
and when he was summoned to take
command of the army, tried to avoid
leaving Grant in command of the
Western army by offering it to GEM
eral Robert Allen, a Quartermaster
These little amenities probably form
pleasant topics of reflection for Hal
leck Just now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN-SEYMoUR.
The Convention OF editors held
this year at Oshkosh, juno ed, re-
elected Charles Seymour, of the La
Cross Republican, for President,
making his fourth year in that dis
tinguished chair whichlhe has so ably
filed for three years. w. d. Merrill,
OF the Prairie du Chen Courier, was
elec.ed the business Secretary, and
the latter place appointed forlholding
the next convention for 1870, when
it is understood there will follow a
great trans-Mississippi river excur-
sion, possibly west to the Pacific.
Seymour at the head of such party
would astonish the natives and beget
as much enthusiasm as would Presi-
dent Grant and Cabinet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

THOSE CALIFORNIA TREEs.-The
California Christian Advocate. com.
menting on the "sorub" trees of the
Atlantic coast, speaks thus of those
of the Pacific shore:
A few years ago giant of the for
est was felled, in Calaveras county,
that was over three thousand years
old, taking each concentric circle in
the trunk as indicating the growth
of . year. 1t must have been re-
spectacle sapling when David, the
son of Jesse, was crowned the King
of Israel and it was over thousand
years old when the Star in the East
guided the wise men to the village
where the Savior lay in the Manager.
There are forest trees in the Sierras,
in vigorous health, a single one of
which would turn out q million feet
of inch lumber-boards enough to
build up respectable village.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-06-29

CONVENTION OF THE STATE MEDICAL
SooIETY.-The Wisconsin State Med.
ical Society held q convention at
Madison last week. The convention
is reported to be che largest and most
interesting which the Society has
ever held.
The following we're elected officers
for the ensuing year.
President: DR.. S. Marks, of Milwaukee.
Vice Presidents: Drs. J. Favili, Madison !;
N. Donton, Mineral Point.
Secretary and Treasurer: DIR. Fl. p. Strong,
Beloit.
Delegates to National Medical Association:
Drs. 8. C. Coolidge, Philip Fox, Dickinson,
DanDuzen, Bartlett, Treat, McKennan, Mason,
Warehouse, Russell, J. Robbins aud Van
Nostrand.
Delegates 10 State Societies: DR.. H. Van
Duzen for low 2; DR.. S. w. Wilson for Illinois;
DR.. S. A. Ferrin for Michigan; DR.. H. Nc
KEENAN, for Minnesota.