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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
rIndia has had a eurious "a

way accident. An elephant, seeing
the red light and the smoke conclud-
ed that the noisy locomotive was an
enemy to be summarily demolished.
He accordingly placed himself on the
track, and met the strange creature
head on, with trunk and tusks. The
result was dead elephant and eleven
cars capsized.
The Illinois House of Assembly
has voted, 81 to 81, to restore death
penalty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

~ President Grants father met
with a severe accident on the 4th, st
the conclusion of the inauguration
ceremonies. He missed his footing
while descending the stairs on the
east side of the Capitol, and fell down
some eight or ten Iss-as, seriously in
juring his right hsp. He was con-
veYed TO the Presidents residence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

n@-It is now generally believed
that Grant will turn out the worst
President we have ever had.--An-
dre,c johnson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
THE INDIANS.

The proper treatment of the or
riginal occupants of this land-the
Indians--is one deserving Of careful
study, and | will fav,r any course
toward them which tends to their
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
HOUSE FOR SALE.

The dwelling and lots In Lancaster situated next
north OF the Blandng place, and known as the HYDE
property is offered tor sale 1t is we'll adapted for
at the Herald Office y SS's.
MRS. ARAMINTA BARsTOW.
Lancaster, March 9th. 1869 1owas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

n9>A little boy came to school the
other day with very dirty face
The teacher sent him out to wash it,
and after while he returned with
the lower part of his face clean and
dry, but the upper portion was
streaked with mud, and looked worse
than before. "Why didn't you wash
your face, Johnny ?" asked the teach
er. II did wash it" replied Johnny.
"Then why didn't you wipe it clean,
all overs" 81 did wipe it as high as
my shirt-tail would reach" was
JohnnY's conclusive answer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
LANSING. Mich March

The question of recommending the
admission of women to the State Uni,
versity came up this morning in the
Senate, its friends attempting to put
it to an immediate vote. After a
prolonged debate, the motion to COM
nit to the Committees on Educ alton
and Finance, prevailed, by vote of
ID to IL.
EEOn the third inst. fifty shine
democratic members of the Indiana
Legislature rendered their resigna-
tions, on account of the suffrage
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, and legislation is now
at deadlock. The republican
members held caucus, but it was
found nothing could be done. The
Governor is now issuing writs for
special elections in the vacated dis
tricts, and special session will be
called in April.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
~General Grant is reported t.

sW General Grant is reported to
have said that as a general rule, in
making local appointments, he should
consult members from the districts
interested, but where he was person.
ally acquainted with man, knew
him from service In the army or 9TH
erwise, to be capable and worthy, he
should appoint without consulting
any one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

e@- Each ant in an ant hill knows
his companions. Mr.. Darwin sever
al times carried ants from one hill to
another, inhabited apparently by
tens of thousands of ants but the
strangers were invariably detected
and killed. Thinking that there
might be q family odor by which
they were recognized, he put some
ants from a very large nest into
bottle strongly perfumed with asafet
ida, and restored them after twenty
four hours. At first they were
threatened by their companions, but
soon recognized, and allowed to pass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

s@~ The best advice to every one
is to straight>way get something on
the brain. fla single idea is as much
as one can manage, do let him take
that and press on with all his mind,
might and soul. 1t were better to
take the idea which most nearly
concerns ones welfare in life. IF the
brain is capable of more, take on
more-the more the better If one
cannot get anything on the brain
but money, then pursue money-pur
sue 1t vigorously-do your best So
if any great moral or political idea
takes possession of the whole organ,
then pray for aud work for it. Show
your friends ane neighbors. and the
world also, if possible, that you are
in earnest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

RS-John Van Buren, Prince John,
as they used to call him) once won q
suit, at which the opposite party was
SO much enraged that he declared
that whenever he met "Prince John"
he would pitch into him. They en-
countt red each other at an oyster
counter. The man at once addressed
him "Mr. Van Buren,, is there a
cause so bad or an individual so infa-
nous, that your services cannot be
obtained ?" * cannot say" said
John swallowing another oyster, and
STOPPING over he asked in undertone
that every body could hear: "What
have you been doing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
FOREIGN POLICY.

In regard to foreign policy, l would
deal with sections equitably, as the
law requires individuals to deal with
each other, and l would protect q
lawsabiding citizen, whether of native
or of foreign birth, wherever his
rights are jeopardized or the flag of
country floats. | would respect the
rights of all nations, demanding equal
respect respect for our own. If 9th
ers depart from this rule in our deal
ings with us, we may be compelled
to follow their PRECEDENT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
OUR RESOURCES.

Why, it looks as though Providence
had bestowed upon US the strong box
the precious metals locked up in
the sterile mountains of the far West,
which we are now forging the key to
unlock--to meet the very contingen
cy that is now upon us. Ultimately
it may be necessary to increase the
the facilities to reach these riches,
and it may be necessary, also, that
the General Government should give
it's aid to secure this access, but that
should only be when dollar of OBJ
legation to pay secures precisely the
same sort of dollar to use now, and
no. before.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
@Fifteen hundred

bS TIIIetH HuHuFtu mlIeS OF The
Pacific Railroad have been compile
ted, 1000 miles by the Union Paci-
fic and 500 miles by the Central Pa
cifc. The latter Company has but
$50 miles to lay, and the former 100.
The total length ofthe road from Sa-
cramento to New York will be 3, ISL
miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09

nA- The new constitution for the
State OF New York is to be submitted
to the popular vote in November
next, in four pieces. The new Judi
ciary system, which will be cut up
bribery by the roots, and universal
suffrage, are to be voted on separates
LIZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-03-09
ECONOMY MUST BE pRAoT1CED.

While the question of specie pay>
ment is in allegiance, the prudent
business man is careful about con-
tracing debts payable in the distant
future. The Nation should follow
the same rule. A PROSTATE commerce
is TO be rebuilt and all industries
should be encouraged. The young
men of the country-those who, from
their age, must be it's rulers twenty
five years hence, have peculiar in-
terest in maintaining the National
honor. A moments reflection as to
what will be our commanding infu-
ence among the nations of the earth
in their day, if they are only true to
themselves, should inspire them with
National pride. All divisions, geo.
graphical, political and religious, can
join in this common sentiment.
How the public debt is to be paid,
or specie payment resumed, is not so
important as that a plan should be
adopted and acquiesced in. A united
determination to do, is worth more
than divided counsel upon the method
of doing. Legislation upon the SUBJ
ject may not be necessary now, or
even advisable, but it will be when
the civil law is more fully restored
in all parts of the country, and trade
resumes its wonted channels.
1t will be my endeavor to execute
all laws in good faith, collect all rev.
enues assessed, and to have them
properly accounted for and econem-
ically disbursed. | shall, to the best
of my ability, appoint to Office those
only who will carry out this design.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

Bs5- 1t has been proved by statistics
that the healthiest quarter of the year
is that ending with. June 30. The
unhealthiest is that which immediate
ly follows, and terminates with Sep
TENDER 30. DR.. Samuel Rogers, an
eminent English lecturer, attributes
the increased mortality at that time to
excessive heat and sunstroke. The
best remedy against these evils are
taught by the Indians to wit : /" to
keep the body wet and cold by the ex-
ternal appliances of water" DR.. Rog-
ers argues that the use of fannels in
hot weather is a mistake, and believes
in free, but judicious use of cold
water, both internally and externally.
He expresses the opinion that an Or
binary observance of the simple rules
of hygiene and proper caution III
matter of diet, will ensure and pre-
serve good health, under ordinary cir
cumstances, during the most trying
period of the year.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

William H. Sandford, the Cashier
of the Central National Bank of New
York has absconded with 100000.
What is the difference between u lit
tie boy and potatoe ? One grows to be
eaten and the other is beaten to grow.
Those who blow the Goals of others
strife, may chance to have the spark fly
in their faces.
Some malicious persons assert that
the letters M. D., which are plced after
physicians names, means Money Down.
When has man right to scold his
wife about coffee ? When he has more
than sufficient grounds.
Honest industry is always rewarded.
No young man need complain of being
kept poor, if he rolls up his sleeves and
goes cheerfully to work.
A man turned his son out OF doors
lately, because he wouldn't pay him
house rent--a striking proof of pay-ren-
tai affection,
In Jacksonville. ILL.,, last week, three
witnesses ir a liquor case swore that
thy had entirely forgotten whether
t. r."aa- 10 Of b flefeo-
dent or not Salt was dismissed e.:
0.sut .! et.4tnce.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

IRISH REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION. The
Irish Republicans Convention opened
in Chicago on Monday. Yesterday the
platform was adopted. It declares for
liberty, the freedom of Ireland, the set
Element of the Alabama claims on the
Sumner basis, the absorption of Canada
and against free trade. Among the
resolutions is the following
Resolved, That the tendency which
induces so many to neglect the cultiva-
ton of the soil and congregate in
great cities we regard as an evil, and
one which is consigning multitudes OF
the Irish people of the country to life
long misery. We, therefore, declare
our determination to take measures to
afford facilities to our fellow country
men to settle down on the free and fer
tile lands of this great and glorious
country.
Mr.. David Bell If the Irish Republic
is the only delegate from New Jersey in
the convention.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09


Additional returns received tonight
show that Walkers majority will
probably be $4,000. In many of the
white countiest west of the mountains
where Walker gets 300 or 400, Wells
only gets three or four votes. Gen.
Candy, in conversation to day with q
Republican member elect of the Legis-
lature, said he was much pleased at the
good order in the election, and thought
from the reports OF his officers it had
been, as far as heard from, as fair as
could be held in any State of the
Union. Gov. Walker leaves for New
York to night, and Gov. Wells leaves
for the same point tomorrow to visit
son there. Ihe excitement over the
election has not yet snbsided, and the
city was bright with fireworks tonight
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
For the DAILY MONITOR

|
iR EDITOR Il was reading the
monitor" rs usual on the Both ult. &,
.kud in due course of time [ came across
that very earnest protest against Sun
day meetings in the park. The an
nouncement of the meeting was headed
with these most appropriate words OF
the Lord Jesus =" Is it lawful to do
good on the Sabbath ?" would say
yes, most certainly; even if it be
preaching Temperance in a public
park on Sunday. 1t seems to me that
throughout this long epistle there is
manifested spirit antagonistic of good
4 being done, because, forsooth, it is on
B the Sabbath day. Methinks it is the
same spirit showing itself as in the
days of the Saviour by the chief priests,
scribes and pharisees. How indignant
/ those sactimonious priests were be-
cause Christ healed on the Sabbath
day And did not Jesus rebuke them
: for their abominable hypocrisy when
4 he said unto them, 6" Ye hypocrites
doth not each one of you loose his OK
I or Ills ass from the stall, and lead him
away to watering?" And then "Obser-
4ver" goes on to say that if there is no
F" edihce" or " church" large enough,
N&c., let us send for "Gilmore," &c.
4 Now we all knowlvery well that in the
@summer time to be gathered in close
Ny packed "edifce," or " church," is
4 not by any means SO pleasant, as a
&quiet, shady park, with nice breeze
&blowing through it. observer
! wants crest" "quiet," &c. +; we'll GER
&tainly he can have it the meeting does
not last all the live long day, and
8think he might be able to recuperate
&his wasted energies outside the time
4 occupied by the public meeting Also
F" Observer" is anxious about "proper.
d ty" being damaged. Have we no pc.
lice Or are the citizens of Elizabeth so
lost to allmanliness, uprightnes of char
acter, that they will go and deliberate
ly inJure property belonging to others
in broad daylight. If so, would say
again where are the police -? Surely
s lch abomination can be stopped in
Christian America.
H IL does seem to me, Mr.. EDITOR, that
n meeting could be carried on at the
park on Sunday afternoon, which I
think might lead to a great deal of
good. Do they not hold open air re
Hgioas meetings ? And in the name of
poor :" fallen humanity" (of which one
would be disposed to think, from the
manner in which he writes, that a hui
manity is not fallen J [ would urge
That the car of temperance move on By
every possible means, ON Sundays as
well as Mondays! The park affords
nice snad", - cOmparatiy ly cool. and
with u eff ctiyr ~peater. the i'm
4 HE u iu- eapl ~ tlrarel III
!..a /. .ina.ead ua wandering elsewhere
You,a truly, ASogA2R OBSERVER.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

1.-The reunion of the Army of the Po-
tomac in New-York, the final proceed
&ings of which are elsewhere reported,
has one point of especial interest, name
the renewed prominence given to
8name which was once the most august,
&powerful and full of promise in all the
#land-that of GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN.
1t is significant fact that after the
passions, favoritisms and jealousies Of
1 the war. have been subjected to the
calming and correcting influences of
time after the violence of partizan
abuse and persecution has done its
worst-the officers of the Army of the
Potomac upon reassembling to form an
association for the purpose of keeping
alive the strong friendships of the camp
and battle field. cast on the first ballot
4 for President larger vote for their own
favorite commander, Mcclellan, than
any other candidate. To be sure, on
the second ballot, Sheridan outstripped
all competitors, but the significance of
the first vote remains. The first ballot
&read- Mcclellan 164 Sheridan 142 !;
Meade Observation-Disclosures 204 !;
Met lelan 152, and Meade "a.
The Gallant Phil, who will preside
over this peaceful association of war.
i riors, is known mainly as an intrepid
and dashing cavalry officer very lion
in battle, strong, swift and terrible.
But there are some who in time of dir
est affliction have found that under the
rough surtout of the soldier, beat q
heart as gentle and pitiful as woman S
If any sought, within his lines, the re-
mains of q father, brother, husband
4 none so full as the great General him
self, of delicate and kindly courtesy,
and hearty, helpful sympathy. We
ure glad to be assured that the officers
of the Army of the Potomac have not
forgotten the General who first lead
them to victory, nor can we regret that
they have so highly honored the brave,
brilliant and gentle Sheridan. Newark
Register.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
Safest photographic Yqtus.
Great Destruction of Petroleum.
TITUsv1LLE, Penn, July 5.

TITUsvILLE, Penn, July ).
At 6 o'clock this evening lightning
struck the wells and oil tanks Nos. IS
and sc, on the Tallman Farm, Upper
Cherry Run. The tanks contained over
1000 barrels of oil, which ignited in
staneoustly, and the tanks burst. The
burning oil ran across the Tallman
Farm and the Pittsburgh and Cherry
Run Oil Companies tract, burning
eight other wells and 5000 barrels of
oil. The daily production of the wells
destroyed is estimated at 400 barrels.
The total amount of oil burned was
1000 barrels. Total loss was $35, 900.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

The STRTNGENCY OF MONEY. About
tlis time every year money is tight, "
and this year it has been unusually
stringent but soon this stringency
will be relieved by the payment of the
semi annual gold interest which began
on the LIST instant, and which amounts
to about $31, 100000 IT. is estimated
that, in addition to this amount, vari-
GUS other dividends, payable in our
principal cities about the same time,
will amount to 800, 900, 900 more. Such
a volume of money thrown upon the
market cannot fail to relieve the pres
ent stringency. The payment of $751;
100000 of gold will make q large
vacuum in the Treasury, but it appears
the receipts now come in so fast that
the vacuum will soon be filed up. On
or about the LIST instant, some $6,000,-
900 were paid into the Treasury from
miscellaneous sources within thirty
hours.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

We have received beautifully print
ed copy of the "Secret History of the
Southern Confederacy;" gathered "be-
hind the scenes in Richmond, written
by Edward A. Pollard" author Of
"Lost Cause" A likeness of Jefferson
Davis, engraved on steel, forms the
frontispiece. The book has long been
expected, and much talked about, and
will likely meet with ready sale. Mr..
Pollard, the author, is peculiarly fitted
to be the biographer of Mr.. Davis
having been near him during the whole
war. The book is to be sold only by
agents-who are wanted in every town
and county. Published by the Nation
al Publishing Company of Philadelphia.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

Joshua Plumb, brakeman on the
Hudson and Boston Railroad, was in
stantly killed yesterday morning by
coming in contact with bridge, about
two miles from Hudson, while tending
brake ON top of a freight car.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
WAGnMS FOR SALE,

A SECONDHAND SPRING WAGON. Also a
N TOP BUGGY, nearly new. Apply to P. NJ
BAKER, Blacksmith Shop, Grand street. near
Broad Jo wv
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
INVESTMENTS.

tt 5000 Essex County Bonds, per cent.
ID 5000 Union County Bonds, per cent.
10, 900 Elizabeth City Bonds, per cent.
5000 Elizabeth Gas Light Co. Stock.
1000 Elizabeth Water Co. Stock.
10000 Elizabeth Horse Car Railroad Stock.
10000 Elizabeth First National Insurance Co.
For sale by A. LEMASSENA 4 Co.,
jyS 1w Room No. 8 Arcade
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
GRASS.

TWENTY ACRES OF GRASS, in lots to suit pur
L chasers, at private sale. Enquire of
or G. s. HAINES, Newark road.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

City COUNCILMAN adjourned meet
Mig of the City Council was held last
evening President Wiley in the
chair.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
ICE PITCHERS

DLATED ICE PITCHERS, Japanned and Plated
Il Salvers, Drinking Cups, &C., at
219 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
WATER COOLERS.

A LII SIZES, constantly on hand, in Oak, Walnut
n and Crystal, at 2l9 Broad street
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09
GRASS FOR SALE.

ENOURTEEN acres of Grass, mostly Timothy
IL for sale in lots to suit purchasers Apply to H.
E. KNAPP, corner of Grand street and DeHart
place. 3t#
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-09

William H. Sandford, the Cashier
of the Central National Bank of New
York has absconded with 100000.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-09
OUR EGG CHAPTER
TEE CANNON ,a4s
THE POyyDEssRaoRN
THE BAs.EOGN

Last week we referred to MI egg which
was brought to us by Mr.. l.. P. Fisher, Of
this county, and to-day we present to our
readers another egg story. which, as're-
CARDS the shape and iormi Of the hen-fruit,
is more remarkable than all the others.
This last production, known as the "bal-
loen egg" was brOught' to US by Mr..
Marshall Clark, a resident Of this county.
It was laid on his farm few days ago,
aud, strange Us it may appear, by a
black hen, also. Below we give tue
egssact shape of all three eggs, as they
came tous. The wood.cuts of tho two
last were made by young friend in town
and can be relied on as correct. Ifauy
one should doubt the matter, We have the
eggs themselves in this Office, where they
can be seen by any one DESTROYS Of look
ing at them: a al .g.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-09
AEvEk11stMENrs.
WEST VIRGINIA,

WEST, VIRGINIA, .,.,...,,.... /.
"A L rules held in the clerks Office Of The Cir :
n cult Court Of Lewis county, on the 6rIs
Monday ip.July, 1863.
Nathan Roger, pia,atW
Us, IN chancery.
John s. lille, dc. defendants.
T he object Of this s.'t is to obtain decree
against the defendants Tor S4s5 on, With inter
est thereon from the 2sth ofAugust, 1866, being
balance due forlhe purchase Of tract Of llo
acres ofland IN Lewis county, on Sand Fork Of
tic West Fork. And Il appearing BY affidavit
filed thllt the defendant; William Gibson, is
NOT a resident of this State, and lie nttappear-
ing, Il is ordeved that he do appear here within
Que month after the first publication of this Or
der, and do what inayb be necessary to protect
his interest in this suit. ~. s&fl15
A copy teste: :
G. A, JACKSON, Clerk.
Geo Cozad, Solicitor. 9i
jnlv l2-4t '. 'lglf -Y
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-08-09
"LATEST IMPROVED DUCKEYEe
cruFR MILL AND PRESS.
Tho Leading and best MILL IN Market

The Leading and best MILL IN Market
l.h.. tho ADJUSTABLE THROAT
AND GRINDING ROLLS, which gives
it5o per cent. more capacity than any
other mill in use. 1t has nine inch
throat, while others have but from Eve TO
six inches. Tho larger tho Throat 'he
faster tho Mill will grind. More than
forty thousand Of Ties. Mills have been
sold during the past twelve years, and
have everywhere given general s.'isfae'
ton. Send for descriptive circular.
Sold by Dealers e~oryshete, and At
wholesale BY
PRYOR BOYD s CO..
s"$ Wheeling. W. Va.