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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
Lime for Sale.

Tho hast onalty oflime can be had at the lime house
onnosite the Lancaster Livery Stable or at my kiln
miles south west Of Lancaster The best honey comb
~ N 10 ner bbl az the kiln 81 rs at the lime house
ami The grey she'll rock at rs cents less per Dbl.
VIM. TRELOUR.
Lancaster, Wis. MAY "a, 1870. 5lm2e
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
FARM & MILL PROPERTY
For Sale.

The subscriber having suffered a great loss in the
burning Of his wooden mill, in Myille, Wis, and be-
ing unable to build without running in debt will sell
at II great sacrifice his farm and mill property. The
water wheel saved entire, yersh0ot ~ feet
in diameter, feet in width, and will run two sets OF
machines. The water never fails and the dam never
breaks. The wheel race cost and il worth $1,000
The farm consists Of 800 of land under fence
so acres under the pillow, 20 meadow, plenty OF
timber for fence and fuel dwelling house. new IL by
"a feet. two story, with wing 10 by 20 #. good
cellar 10 by SO # finished inside and out good els.
tern and pump horse stable and granary; a bearing
orchard
grist mill, saw mill, church and school house with.
in half a mile. This good chance for two three
men who wish 10 engage in the wooden factory bust
ness good stand for custom work and chance to
make money. Remember it will be sold cheap.
JOSEPH HoRSFALL.
Millylle, June 2, 1870. Itf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
NOTICE.

All knowing themselves TO be Indebted 10 The as
tate OF Gordon Day deceased either by note or book
account must make pa yment by the 18th Of JuIy
next or the same will be put in the hands of an officer
for collection. ISRAEL MILES
Executor Of last will and testament of
Mt. Hope, June 20, 1870. C3w4l Gordon Day decd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
LANDS FOR SALE
IN PARCELS.

The Lands of Joseph Horner-about 600 acres are
for sale Apply to j. Allen Barber, his Attorney, Ian.
caster, Wis. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

The following real estate is offered for sale
500 acres unimproved in Beetown.
$500 Muscoda, Waters
town, Blue River, Hickory Grove, Marion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28
BUSINESS ROOMS FOR SALE.

The Witcombe building, next door west Of Browns
hardware store, in tho village of Bloomington, is Of
fered for sale.
+. wITCOMBE.
Bloomington, Aug. Is, 1869. I3-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-06-28

A No. | farm of 800 acres-half thereof in
fence-l20 acres under the plow, with good
buildings, etc.--convenlent TO railroad - at
cheap figures.
400 acres in Beetown unimproved; ego
acres in Beetown unimproved, at cheap figures.
A farm of 800 acres. d miles from Lancaster,
with buildings, good prairie land at 500 per
acre long time given.
l3 acre of ground. beautifully situated in
the village of Lancaster with good house, barn
and cstern at $500.
lots with house and cistern in good
repair at $3.50.
For further particulars apply TO
JOSEPH BOOK,
42tf Abstract Office, Lancaster, Wis.
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
A Struggle with a Mad Dog.

The St. Louis Democrat OF July II says >
On Wednesday last rabid dog appeared
on Lesperance street, and, after hitting sew
eral other dogs and COW, made several at
tempts the bite pedestrians on the street.
Louis Strumberg. one of the dog catchers,
hearing of it, and knowing the street to be
full OF children, several of whom would pro-
badly have been bitten but for him, took
Coming up with him, he succeeded in get
ting the loop over his head, and a desperate
struggle ensued. The dog "a large hound
at once endeavored to fasten his foaming
Jaws upon Strumbcrg, who, for time, with
considerable difficulty, held him off with the
wire. The moose, however, finally broke
before the other dog catchers could come
up with and assist him, and the animal
springing upon the man, caught his hand in
his mouth and tore it in shocking man.
ner. He then ran down the street, the foam
dripping from his jaws, and, getting into
the rank weeds growing upon the flats near
the river, was lost to sight. He was found
after q five hours hunt and shot by one of
the other men. The wounds on Strumberg's
hands were at once cauterized, but the hand
began to inflame, and on Saturday he ex-
hibited unmistakabe symptoms of hydro
phobia. His friends, learning that DR..
Schmidt, of Carondelet, was said TO be pos
sessed of maidstone, had him taken there,
when the stone was applied to the wounds.
The stone certainly drew from thema green.
ish fluid said to be the poison, but whether
the mans life can he saved by it remains to
| be seen At last accounts he was rapidly
| prowinu worse Strun,beru Deliberately
perilled his own life to save the lives of
others, and did it in manner that few would
have attempted. t ..,
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
For the Standard
WAYNE Co., July 22d, 1870.

Mr.. EDrroR The canvass is progressing
here very favorably, and we hope to roll up
a majority on the first Thursday in August
which will Kuklux the K KS effectually
and forever We may now safely let the
cat out of the bag, 10y acknowledging our
Indebtedness to Mr.. Dortch for his welss
meant (0 services.
Mr.. D. accompanied US in the canvass.
and abused the Governor with all his poor
ability, and this has had the effect of insti-
eating men to vote who have not done SO
since the close of the unpleasantness. They
say that they heard Dortch in 1864, enough
to satisfy them for all future time. Thus
you see how often goodness q wounds it
self; and poor Swift Galloway his tale Of
the mule and forty acres of land, served as a
coating to his whole talk. 1t was most
gratifying to perceive how the colorcd men
would chuckle when Mr.. Galloway repeated
his tale Of the mule. don't think it is at
all premature to make these disclosures now,
as ere this can meet their gaze, the gallant
Captain and his command will have effected
their own defeat. But the tale of the mule
and the forty acrs was so ludicrous from
both side views, that the enjoyment of its
fullest effect was mutual.
This will be a rich subject for Joke gainst Jules
A proof in point TO show that liars all are Tools.
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
Letter from McDowelI County.

Mr.. EDITOR The delicate heart may
shrink, the modest politician shudder, and
many curse at what l say in reference to
Gov. Holden and his administration. Our
State has been depressed by war. Bent,
broken. manacled as she has been, as she
now is, must she still bow to the mandates OF
wretches unknown, trampled upon by those
that fear neither God or man! Has not
our Governor been long trying to heal,
rather than irritate, to unite the dove and
hawk of every creed, cline and color be-
meath the spotless care of his protection, to
convert knaves to be law-abiding men If
he cannot check the course the Kuklux are
pursuing, better by far the days of ancient
barbarism should revive. if We cannot
protect and defend our commander-in-
chief. protect our flag, so recently crimsoned
with blood Is the ending of war or the
day of triumph mere mockcry9 Must our
enemies with sword and torch in hand be
allowed to strengthen and increase by our
smiles? and if suffered to go on, what home
shall be safe-what hearth shall be sacred
what husband feels secure-what son will
ing to 60 unarmed and unprotected, fearing
! those that regard neither life, liberty or
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
T.aura ID, Rrideman,

The Newport Argue says: All OF our
readers are presumed te be somewhat tamil-
lar with the history of this laiy. who is be-
reft of the sense OF hearing, seeing and the
power of speech. She is now spending a
few dn,s with her sister. Mrs Simmons, the
wife OF one OF our Newport merchants. I'M
PEELED by desire to see the person who is so
singular!y berelt we called at the house OF
Mrs, Simmons the other evening aud ob'ain-
ed an introduction to the lady. We were
introduced by Mrs. Simmons-in the bind
alphabet, of course We will here remark
that the system of communication between
the sisters is simply this Miss BridgTsn
communicates by signs. all of which are
made by the fingers OF one hand only. She
has sign for every letter in the alphabet.
These are interpreted by Mrs. Simmons, APP
pareatly with as much ease Us il she were
reading from u printed volume. But she
can communicate with the blind sister only
through the sense OF feeling, apd for this
purpose they join hands, when Impressions
are rapidly made and words and sentences
as rapidly conveyed to the imprisoned mind.
As soon as introduced Miss Bridgman took
seat beside Eer sister, aud commenced con
versation with us in the manner prescribed,
Mrs. Simmons being the interpreter. She
spoke Of the art of printing and Its great
value to the world, then alluded TO the
death of Dickens, and mentioned one OF
two characters in some of his novels, thus
evencing an acquaintance with their great
author. Wewcre showd specimens OF he;
writing, every word being well written aro
correctly spelled. and the sentences woulo
defy criticism. She executes the finest oil
needle work. The specimenishown us was
lamp mat, wrought IN several colors. Sht
seems to be perfectly happy, and evidenti,
enjoys the world as if her ears were open II
its turmois and her eyes to its vanitles
Having evidently attaineda very high dc
gree OF mental culture, outside of all tn
natural avenues leading to it, she has mucl
to be proud OF. No ordinary mind coult
have broked the stubborn letters which mis-
fortune has thrown around her.
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
The Situation.

In view of the grave and serious respon-
sibility that we sustain to the public, as a
Journalist, it becomes our duty, without
fear or favor, to discuss the important issues
of the day, in a calm and dispassionate
manner, and we propose to do so. The
question that is now agitating the people
and causing much feeling foreign to good
order and peace, to crop out, is the power
to act and the Judiciousness of the Execu-
tive action of the Governor of this State, in
calling into service volunteer soldiers to sup
press crime and criminals. 1t is eviGent
that the ordinary means by which crime is
held in check and punished, is entirely in
atleq:late and powerless in this State, so far
as the suppression of the extra ordinary and
terribly subversive crimes of the organiza-
ton known as the Kuklux Klan, and Others
by whatever name and title known, coop
Grating with them goes. As to name and
political bias, it is immaterial, but that
such organizations are cooperating with the
| Conservative party, in attempting to carry
the State at the next election, is perfectly
established by evidence elected from re-
pentant participants, and the tone of the
most degraded and outrageous press in the
world with very few honorable excep'
tions), viz: the Conservative press of North
Carolina. The avowed and proven object
of these organizations is Intimidation By
murder, whipping, stealing, ostracism, perse
cution, and a system of devilishness prac-
ticed by the members of these or
ganizatinns, and also countenanced by
the press TO which we allude. The
chief executive of this State has seen fiji
to attempt to suppress this crime and bring
these criminals to justice by every means in
power, and only as last resort, and against
the interest OF the party to which he be
longs, and as the acknowledged leader in
this State, he has rcsorted to armed and or
ganized police il the shape of volun'ee
State troops. We say against the interest
of the Republican party, for the reason thaa
a large number of votes will be lost be rca
son of the absence of these troops from hom
on the day of election, and by reason of TIL
hue and cry raised about taxation to sup
port these troops, which will cause SOM
selfish and unreasonable men to vote tn
Conservative ticket, with the very mean hop
that the next Legislature, if composed OF
Conservative majority, would repudiate tn
action of the Governor, and thereby say
them few dollars; a very vain ard delu
siye hope in our judgment. The authorit
vested in the Governor Of this State is nc
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
tut IHt GlIHudI
There. I told Won so.


The Republican meeting called at Wash
ington, n. c., on Monday the 18th inst,
agreeable to the appointments of the Hon.
C. L. Cobb and the County canvassers, re-
minded us of little girl we once heard OF.
There were visitors AZ the house, who stayed
to tea, and the good wife prepared cakes OF
a variety the little one was very fond. When
tine repast was ready, the child was told to
wait as there was no room at the table. She
willingly agreed, provided they did not eat
all the cakes Her mother assured her there
would be some left for manners. During the
repast the little one watched with jealous eye
the coveted cakes as they disappeared, and
it was with difficulty she was restrained from
giving utterance to her fears that she would
be minus cake but she comforted herself
with the assurance given that there would be
some left for manners. But when, to her
oriet and sorrow, she saw the last of the
much loved tit-bits transferred to the plate
of guest, she could hold in no longer, but
in a voice choked with sobs of disappolnt-
ment. she cried out: 50 There, / told you so !;
they have taken manners and ALL" Just so
i. is with our Opposition friends. They have
earnestly wished that in the arguments used
by the Republican speakers during the pre-
sent campaign, there would be some little
point left untouched, whereon they could
hang thread of hupe that the 4th of Au-
gust next would not consign them to the
| gulf of political oblivion. But, alas for
Opposition hopes. To-day they bud. to
morrow blossom, but ere they can put forth
their hands to pluck the beauteous flowers
of realization, it is cut off by the frost o.
disappointment, and naught remains but g
withercd stem.
The meeting was called to order by Mar
shall Carrow, who in few well timed re
marks introduced the Hon. G. L. Cobb
member of Congress from this district, ant
a candidate for reelection. The address u
Mr. Cobb was PLAIN, unvarnished state
ment of facts He spoke by Textbook. NJ
hearsay, but substantiated evere assertion
regarding the actions, promises and princi
piles of the Republican party, and the ma
tional administration by documentary evi
dence. He also verified the present anoma
lus position of the opposition, showing b
their own printed records, that chamcleo
; like they change their color, principles an
platform 10 suit the locality in which the
, are operating. He proved beyond contr;
, dicti0n that the Republican party had bee
i true to its principles, faithful in the perfo
t nance of its promises, and consistent in a
things with the spirit of its organization
| That honesty and economy we're its watcl
l words, and that its faith had been prove
D by its works. His remarks were rcple
f with logic and argument, yet clothed
language so PLAIN, That he that runs nigl
;, read"
0 He was followed by c. C. Stilley, Esq,
c Greenville, whose every word breathcd Il
e spirit of True Republicanism," couchs
e in language Of the most heightened ar
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03


Now that efforts are being made By the
Executive of this State tu restore law and
order in certain counties, after other meas
.ures have failed, and the civil1oisieers for
some cause have failed to discharge their
incumbent duty-the straw of drowning
man is now being caught at by the Opposi
ton. in order to lead the people of the State
to false conclusions. But when the people
of this State and other States of the Union,
become acquainted with real facts as they
do exist, they will be aroused 10 aycnee
not only the perpetrators OF crime, but also
the advocates OF lawlcssnesS Will be held up
before the world in deriSon and TO u strict
accountability before the law. All ieiniis,
whether principals or accessories, shall sui-
fer alike. The principals shall be, as the
law directs, tried and punished first. Their
numbers are many; but When accessories OF
crime are arraigped, and the proper punis'-
ment is meted out to them, it will be found
to relieve the people of many sccessionists OF
the State. This duty has now deyolyed it.
self upon the country and The civil courts,
when it Justly belonged TO the results Of The
rebellion. That was the most suitable time
for adjusting the matter and for preparing
the rord to peace and happiness. even 20 al
future generations. Bur behold noW! Net
but few years since the country was drencl
ed in the blood Of North Cardinals iaircsi
sons, and not even until the garments o.
mourni' g was vet unwoin. the peoples mind
are heinz again Il uused to resistance ant
rebeIlion. by the encouragement offered then
by mer Who lead and acle1 u cnr. picuou
| part in ihe late tc',eliion.
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
Republican Convention of the 9th Con-
gressiOnaI District.

A Republican convention of the 9th Con-
gressional District was held at Salisbury on
Friday the 22nd inst, when the following
proceedings were had:
On motion of Gen. Henderson, Mr. V. c.
Barringer was called to the Chair.
On motion Joseph Ballard was called to
act as Assistant Chairman, and w. L, Van
dewater was requested to act as Secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the
meeting to be to nominate d candidate TO
represent this District in the 42nd Congress.
The role OF counties was called, when it
appeared;that every county in the District.
was represented except Alexander.
Mr.. J. T. Schanck, of Mecklcnburg coun-
ty, moved that Mr.. F. II. Sprague, of Rowan
county, be declared the nominee of this
convention. On motion Of Mr.. Chambers,
of Iredell county, Mr.. Spraguc was nomina
ted by acclamation.
On motion of Dr. Howerton, committee
of two was appointed by the Chair, 10 wait
on Mr. Sprague, and inform him of his NOM
nation.
The Chair appointed Mr.. J. T. Schank, of
Mecklenburg and Dr. W. II. Howerton, of
Rowan, on the committee.
Gen. W. F. Henderson read the following
resolutions, to-wit:
The Republicans of the 9th Congressional
| District in Convention assembled, do re
solve.
l. That we heartily endorse the admins
trasions of President Grant and Governor
Holden, and we recognize in these distin
guished statesmen, our guiding stars to peace
prosperity and the union of our entirt
county.
Q. That we warmly approve of the nomi
nation of Samuel F. Phillips, Esq, tor AT
torncy General, and we pledge him our un
divided support.
5. That we pledge ourselves 10 supper
the law and order of our State, and to d
all in our power to assist the Governor i
supprcssing the dangerous organizatio
known as the Kuillux, and in restoring til
peace and welfare of the Government.
4. That we do most heartily endorse on
candidate, Mr. F. H. Sprague, and that W
will support him for the 42nd Congress
our utmost ability.
Gen. w. F. Henderson having been callet
came forward and addressed the meetin!
During the Generals remarks the nomine
Mr.. F. II. Sprague, was conducted to a SCI
by the committee. Mr.. T. Fl. Sprage can
/ forward and formally accepted the nom
nation as candidate for the 42nd Coneres
Mr.. V. G Barringer was then called io
who made an eloquent address. '
Gen. Henderson moved that the procee
ings be published in the Raleigh Standar
: which was adopted.
: On motion of Gen. Henderson, the NEE
a ing adjourned.
V. G. BARRINGEa, Chm'n.
W. L. VANDEwATER, Sec'y.
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
Marie-Edme-patrick Maurice de McMa.

Marie -Edme-P Patrick Maurice de McMa.
hon. Duke of Magenta, who will command
the French armies in event of war with
Irish family, who lost their fortune in the
cause, of the Stuart dynasty, and shared the
exile OF James IL. They carried their pride
and their gallantry to France, distinguished
themselves in many wars, and through ad-
vantageous marriages mingled their blood
with the highest nobility in the land. The
Duke of Magenta was born at Sully, July,
1908. entered the military school at. st. Cyr
in 1895, and afrer graduation in 1880, was
sent to Algeria. As aide de camp to Gen.
Achard, he took part in the expedition to
Antwerp in 1881, was made captain in
1898, major of foot chasseurs in 1910, lieu
tenant colonelof the foreign legion in 1S42,
colonel of the 41st of the line in 1S45, gen
eral of brigade in 1S48.yJ When Gen. Can.
robert was recalled from the Crimea in 1855,
Mcmahon was appointed to succeed him as
General of Division. anil in that capacity
led the assault upon the Maiakofi His
brilliant success on that occasion gave him
the grand cross of the legion of honor, and
in 1857 he was made knight grand cross of
the order of the bath. He took an active
part in the Franco-Italian war of 1889, won
the victory of Magenta, and with it the
baton of Iuarshal and the title he now wears.
lie represented France at the coronation of
Frederick William of Prussia. in 1861 was
appointed to the command of the third
corps d'armee in 1862, and was nominated
Governor General of Algeria in 1854 Nc
Mahon is considered one OF the hest soldiers
in Europe, but can lay no claim to that Pc
culiar genius which belongs alone to great
eeneyals.-St. Louis Republican. '''
The weekly standard., 1870-08-03
fOr Inc .
The Councii.

SINCE the convocation of the great Ecu
roenical SYNOD now in session at Rome, we
nrinted at different times short articles bear
mo ON this assemblage. We allowed con
siderable time TO clapse between the publi-
cation of these articles, as we were inclined
to furnish correct information rather than
TO waste our space in repeating daily tele-
Grams which could boast of no reliability,
but were chargeable with guilty purposes
and gross violations of truth. Perhaps
never before in the history ol journalism has
the press been made the vehicle of so much
falshood. Never have the reading public
been imposed upon to such an outrageous
extent as within the seven months that tht
Vatican Council has been in session. 1t Il
unfortunate that in proportion as the world
takes to news reading, there should be put
into activity so many engines of misrepre
sentatlon and deceit. Depiorable is it, ant
deeply SO, that in our eagerness to feed OF
what is new, we are exposed to swallow al
amount of trash that impures the channels o
intelligence, and creates an unhealthy appe
tite for what can never become Wholesome
inyigorating food for our lrinds. VIII
would not be poisoned by this wholesal
distribution of unsound literature, must b
CAUTIOUS in accepting what is offered for sal