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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
The Latin Race and Louis Napoleon

history teaches us that nations
and dynasties have their periods Of
growth, power, weakness and de-
cay. Races Of men have tempera-
mcnts, tendencies and adaptations.
Louis Napoleon called the attention
OF the present generation to the dis
tinction existing between the several
civilized races which at present are
working out the worlds history. 1t
was an unfortunate confession of n
policy which he ought never to have
entertained, or if he entertained il.
he ought to have concealed it, that
through the power Of France he in.
tended to make the Latin race pre-
dominant in Europe and America
lie saw and was jealous of the pro-
gress Of the Sclavonc or Russian
stock, Of the Germanic and their
Anglo-SaXon kinsmen. His recent
declaration of war against Prussia is
an oii-shoot Of the Napoloonic idea to
subject the German to the Celt.
Other nations and peoples were
willing to forget the distinction be-
tween races, and to vic with each
other in the arts Of peace. The pres
ent condition Of the nations will show
and prove that the moro devoted ma.
tons are to the arts of peace, the
moro they dotcst, despisc and neg.
loct war and all its pomp; the less
they boast Of the warliko achieve.
monts, the more powerful are they
when forced and driven into war
The more a nation glorics and en-
cages in war, the weaker it becomes,
and is sure at last to fail i'm war.
Warliko science is the most useless
to a nation Of all science, and war
Is sure in the end to destroy the ma
tons that love and indulge in it most
Since Napoleon has arrayod the
Latin against the German races and
their kinsman, the contest will brine
tho distinction and differences be.
tween these branches of the human
family very clearly into view. The
German and Anglo-Saxon people
show better adaptation to the re.
publican and constitutional forms o,
government. The Latin race neither
in the Old or New World has vet sue
ceeded in establishing and maintain.
ing republican form Of government,
adequately protecting persons and
property. 1t may yet succeed and
we hope that q stable republic may
be built up in France on the ruins OF
Napoleon's dynasty; but this is for
the future to decide.
Again, the Latin races in Europe
did notaDd have not so readily adopt
ed the idea of the Reformation as the
Germanic people and their offshoots.
The fundamental idea Of the Refor-
nation was the free exercise of the
right of private Judgment on the SUBJ
iect OF religion. The result was free
thinking and discussion on govern
monr, human rights and other sub
iects, accompanied with an universal
awakening of the intellect, the intro
duction Of common schools, and the
diffusion Of knowledge and con-
seriousness of individuality and man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
THE WAR IN EUROPE,
more PRUSSIAN VICTORIES
A GREAT BATTLE NEAR METZ /.
4O,OOOKILLED & wOUNDED.
PARIS THREATENED !

LONDON, August 13.-The Times
says: ain fortnight the Emperor
has more perfectly undermined his
throne than his enemies could have
done in a score of years. Reassured
by the pte6iScite, he has thrown away
the votes of the people and his dy-
nasty.
The Saturday Revieao, of london,
retrains from speculations on the war
"because," it says, ga few days must
determine the fate of France and the
Emperor. Probably tho army will
take matters in its own hands, choose
a leader, and fight out the war"
The London Spectator thinks the
next battle must decide the fate OF
the Empire, as the popular faith in
the Emperor is vanishing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, August ia successful
meeting was held to-day of the
English Volunteer Artillery Associ-
alton. There was much enthusiasm.
The British army are rapidly recruit
ing, and ut the clubs and elsewhere
the feeling is hourly gaining ground
that Europe is in danger from the
military preponderance of Germany
and that England must be prepared
to maintain her policy of keeping
the North Sea out Of the control OF
any preponderating military power
whatever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
Estate of LadendOrf.

- County Of Grant. ~ court '
In the matter of the estate Of Ladendorf deceased
On reading an filing the petition Of Carolina Iadsn5
dorf OF Grant Co., representing among osher things ts,
VIM. Ladendorf, late Of Grant county, on the 2ad
day Of April, A. d. 1870, at Muscoda Grant Co. died
intestate leaving goods ehatels and estate within this
State of Wisconsin and that the said petitioner Is the
widow Of said deceased, and praying that admnstra.
ton of said estate be TO her granted
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before thu
Judge of this Court Tuesday the 18th day of Sent
A d. 1870, at O'Clock p. NJ. at Lancaster IN said
county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given 10 the
heirs Of said deceased and to all persons interested by
publishing copy Of this order, for three successive
County Herald" weekly newspaper printed and nnh.
lished at Lancaster, in said county.
By the Court, WIN. McGoNIGAL
l2w3 Countv ~
Dated at Lancaster the 2Sd day of Aug, K D. 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

GTATr OF WISCONSIN, 80 Probate Office Aug goth
- Grant County, A. d. 1870.
In the the matter of the Proof and Probate of the
will and testament of John c. Loughran deceased
late of the county of Grant.
Whereas, an Instrument in writing, purportng to be
the last will and testament of Jno c. Louenran dec,d
late Of the County of Grant, has been filed in this
office; and whereas, application has been made nv
and admitted to Probate according to tho laws Of this
State:
Therefore it is ordered that said application be heard
before me at the Probate Office in the village of Ian
caster in said County, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
September, A, D. 1870, at o'clock in the afternoon of
said day.
And It is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons interested in said will of the fine and
place OF said hearing, by publication In the Grant Co
Herald" newspaper printed in said village, for
three successive weeks, each week. prior Ia The
time Of such hearings
BY the Court, WIN. McGONTGAI
TWO County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
Second Assembly District Convention,

The republican electors Of the Second Assembly
District, composed Of the towns Of Jamestown Paris
Potos Harrison ana Waterloo, requested to meet
~ convention Dickeyyille in tho town of PARIS ON
SATURDAY., AUGUST 27th. 1870, at the hour Of / o.
clock r. NJ Of said day, for the purpose Of nominating
two delegates 10 attend the convention TO be- hold
Spring Green, September LIST
Towns will be entitled to one delegate for every so
votes and fraction IS votes east At tn last Pres
ldental election, as follows jamestown A. Paris B.
Potosi ., Harrison g. Waterloo o
~ tho absoucc Of calls by town com mittees IL il
suggested that primary meetings be held in the sew
eral towns at the usual places Of holding town meet.
lhss, on thursday, AugUst 25tt at o'clock p. NJ OF
sad day for the purpose Of selecting delegates to at
tend the Assembly District convention and such meet
pgs are empowered 10 elect delegates 10 represent
mem ~ tho County convention 10 be held at iancas
Ter, ApIil jOth. ANDREW SMITH, Chm
q. II. LEWIS,
4. LEYSTER,
FuN, Aug. d 20 Assembly Dist Com
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

BERLIN, August l8.-The follow
ing official news has been made pub.
lie here this morning:
PoNT-A-MoUssoN, Wednesday even
ing.-General Alvensleben advanced
yesterday with the Sd corps toward
the east side of Metz, on the line OF
the enemy's retreat toward Verdun.
He encountered severe fighting with
the divisions of General Decaen,
LAdmirault, Froissard, Canrobert,
and the Imperial Guard, General
Alvensleben was sustained success
lively by the 10th army corps, and
by detachment Of the 9Th and 9th,
commanded by Prince Frederick
Charles. The enemy was driven in
upon Metz, in spite of his great su,
periority of forces, after severe
combat of twelve hours. The Prus.
sian Generals Docring and Widel
were killed, and Generals Pausch
and Gruscher wounded. King Will
liam to-day saluted the troops on the
field of battle, which is gloriously
maintained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

rV-The following is the Demo-
cratic platform according to the
Democracy of Clarion county, Penn
sylvania:
ave believe this to be white
mans government, formed by white
men for the benefit of white men
and their posterity forever and so
believing, we are opposed to the
Fifteenth Amendment, which was
conceived in iniquity and adopted
by force Mt the point of the bayonet,
in opposition to the wishes of the
people and in violation of the con-
stitution, not only of the state of
Pennsylvania, but of the United
States"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

EyThe proceedings of the Third
Assembly District Convention, held
at Lancaster on Saturday last, APP
pears in this issue. Clifton excepted,
all the towns supported Barber
delegates. Gen. John b. Calls, OF
Lancaster, and Thomas Laird, Esq,
of Wingville, were delegated to at
tend the Congressional Convention
at Spring Green Sept. 1st next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
Congressional Convention.

The Republicans Of tho Third Congressional Dstrict
of the state Of Wisconsin, comprising the counties Of
Crawford. Grant Green, Iowa, Rchla nd, Sank and
a. SPRING GREEN in Sank county, at II O'clock
NJ. on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER list, 1870,
Tor the purpose Of nominating a candidate for Con-
gress 20 succeed Gen. Amasa Cobb whose term of Of
nee VIII expire on the 4th of March, 1871 said candi-
date 70 be voted for at the ensuing November election
The Convention will also be empowered to transact
such other business as may properly como before IT,
The basis Of representa- ton will be heretofore,
Two delegates from each Assembly District and two
from each Senatorial District Each County will send
at least one Senatorial Delegate. whether comprising
\ Senatorial District or otherwise.
q. w. BLISS, JONI G CLARE,
o. u. THOMAS, J. IL. WAGGoNEB
WIN. HmL WIN. STEPHENS,
THos A. JACKSON, W. H. LINCOLN.
July goth, 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

EE-The currency balance in the
Treasury is s4O,oOO,OOO, the largest
amount which has been on hand for
several monts. The increase is due
to the reduction of expenditures and
increase in the internal revenue re-
ceipts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

BRUSSELS, Aug. 20.-A Paris letter
to the independence Beige says Mar
shal Mcmahon is retreating on Paris
and will avoid an engagement unless
he can form a junction with Marshal
Bazaine. A council of war at Paris,
as II defensive measure have ordered
a partial destruction of the Bots de
Boulopne.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

above mentioned craft, to provide
himself with supply of Costars
Vermin Exterminator.
Our experiences are interrupted
by our arrival at st, Paul, our stay
at which city shall be noted next
time Yours,
CRAYoN
Madison. Ang. Is 1870.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
First Assembly District Convention.

Republican Convention Of the voters of the towns
Of Platteville, Smeser and Hazel Green will Id held
IN Georgetown, on MONDAY AUGUST 29H. 1870.
At o'clock p. M. for the purpose Of nominating two
delegates to attend the Congressional District Conven.
ton TO be held at Spring Green, September LIST
Towns will be entitled to representation in the con-
venton ia accordance with the vote cast at the last
PRESIDENTIAL eection-one delegate for every 80 votes
aud one for every fraction Of 20 over
NJ Z. RINDLAUB,
JOS. BRANDON,
JOS. HARRIS,
August 10. 1870. Assembly District Com
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New York, Aug. 21.-A special
to the Tribune from London says -
"Our special correspondent writes
from Paris, Friday night that the
Emperor, while at Chalons, was hiss
ed and hooted by the soldiers"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New York, August l4.-Advices
through Prusuian channels from st.
Avoid, to the 18th, state that the
Prusslans have taken 71,000 prison
ers. The Saarbruck affair was more
demoralizing to the French than has
been supposed. The pursuers found
arms and equipments on the road
worth q million forms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

SsS- Reports continue to represent
threatened republican uprisings in
Spain and Italy. 1t would be strange
if the liberalsts of Europe would not
take advantage of the present war
excitement on the continent to strike
"a blow for popular government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, Aug. 2O.--A rumor is
current here of the sudden death of
the Emperor Napoleon. 1t is as
serted confidently by some, but is to
beaccepted with distrust. Apoplexy
is named as the cause of his death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

EE-We have failed to receive for
this issue the proceedings Of the
Fifth Assembly District Convention
which was held at Bloomington on
Saturday last. We learn, however,
that all the towns were represented
and all voted for Hazeton delegates
except the town of Beetown. Hon.
A. A. Bennett, of Glen Haven, and
j. c. Trainer, Esq, Of Bloomington,
were elected delegates to the Spring
Green Convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

BRUssELs, Aug. 21.-It is believed
that England and Italy have decided
to interfere to save Paris, and Aus
trials concurrence is momentariIy
expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New YORK, Aug 20-3 A. M.-The
following has just been received
BERLIN, Aug. 20-The Queen has
received the following dispatch from
King William, dated near Resonville,
August 18th-9 p. M: "The French
army was attacked, to-day, west of
Metz. Its position was very strong.
My command, after combat of nine
hours, totally routed the French forces,
interrupted their communications Nth
Paris, and threw them back upon
Metz"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
Fourth Assembly District Convention.

Republican Convention for tho Fourth Assembly
District will be held no Bos5obel 4 UGUST 2gth 1870
at o'clock r NJ, to elect two delegates 10
said district In tho Congressional Convention which
meets at Spring Grecn, September LIST.
Towns will De entitled to one delegate for every 20
votes fractional %, poed AZ tho last Presidential
election, AS follows Blue River 2 Fennimore z Ma
ron 2, Myille Watterstown =, Bosbotel Hickory
Grove 2, Muscoda 3, Mount Hope 3. Wooiman .
In the absence Of town calls, we would recommend
that the above towns hold their primary conventions
AZ the usual place. on saturday, August 9th at O..
CLOCK + NJ, 10 elect delegates 10 said Assembly Dis
trct convention and also that they elect the ga ms
number Of delegates at tho same time to represent
me towns IN The Senatorial convention which meets at
Lancaster on Tuesday, August 30th
W. w. FIELD,
E0TLlEB WHEREBY
$. c. MCDONALD,
August 10, 1870. Assembly District Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

PRUssIAN TERMS OF PEAcE.-A
well-imformed London diplomatist
says Prussia will exact no surrender
of French soil, but will insist on the
exclusion Of the Bonaparte family
from the throne. Other terms OF
peace not reconcilable with the
French amour propre, including, doubt
less, partial reimbursement of the
cost of the war, may be added.
A Carlsruhe telegram says the de-
mands of the King Of Prussia are
stated to be:
LIST. That he be declared Emperor
of Germany.
I'd. That the province of Alsace
together with the city Of Strrsbourg
be given to the Grand Duchy Of
Baden.
Sd. That Bavaria receive full
money compensation in consideration
of her services and expenses in the
war.
It'll. That Napoleon Ill. be de
posed, and that an Orleans prince bC
placed upon the throne of France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New YoRK.-An English messen-
ger took proposals for peace to Ber-
lin yesterday. The King and Bis
marck were telegraphed to at their
headquarters. The King replied
that if Napoleon wanted peace he
must ask for an armistice in the u.s.
ual way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, August 10 Revolution
airy movements of a formidable
character have recently occurred in
Italy as well as in Spain. Proclama-
tons establishing Republics in both
countries are hourly expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

MUNICH, Aug. 1913 P. NJ A,
bloody battle occurred to-day be-
tween Granellotti and Resonville.
The French were repulsed and driven
back on Metz. All communications
between Metz and Paris have been
DESTROYED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, August 1880 a. NJ
A part of the French army has been
forced back to Metz. Its position
there is regarded as very critical
1t is believed preliminary negotia-
tions for peace are under discussion
here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

BERLIN, August 16.-the following
additional particulars of the battle
near Metz was received last night
Late in the afternoon Of Monday
the LIST and 9TH army corps vigorous
ly attacked the French forces under
the walls of Metz. A sanguinary
conflict ensued, and the French were
at length driven within the city,
with loss of 1000 men. On the
same day a grand reconnaissance,
under King William in person, main
tanned itself some hours, within two
miles of the French defences, without
any effort on the part of the French
to dlslodge them. This fact shows
the utter decentralization of the
French.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, Aug.20-I1 ANA great
Prussian victory is announced. The
particulars will be forwarded soon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

Say-Atwood & Culver, of the Mad
ison State Journal, have secured the
State printing for the ensuing two
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

sA-It is said that there are about
100000 Germans in Paris, and g.
100000 in France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

sT From March l, 1869, to Aug
ust l, 1870, the Public Debt was
reduced s142, 257, 245.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, Aug. 20,-The following
is an official dispatch Of King viii,
liam's dated Thursday evening:
eve have defeated the French, under Ba-
zaine, after battle lasting 10 hours. there
was 1000 killed and wounded The garrison
was taken prisoners. | commanded. The
defeat of the French is completed.
(Signed) WILLIAM.
All private dispatches to bankers
agree, precisely in the same terms.
regarding the victory of the Prus-
SLAMS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New YORK, August 16-12:15 p. NJ.
Tho following has just been re-
ceived:
"SAvERNE, August 1G.-Fortress
Marsal, a small town q little north
east of Nancy, has been captured by
q body of Bavarian troops, after q
short bombardment, Sixty cannon
were captured"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell q small farm Of 1919 acres situated Il of
a mile from the village of Mt. Hopes about o. acres
under fence and az or more in cultivation small
bearing orchard, well watered, 4 of mile from good
school and church privileges. will sell the above
property for $1,000, or 991s acres for $500.
Mt. Hope, Aug. p. 1--we THEODORE TAYLOR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

EVERYTHING IN THE HARDWARE LINE
At the Bloomington Hardware Store
WsSH L. BROWN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New YORK, Aug. 16.-The Worlds
London special correspondent tele-
graphs that "the position of the
French is most critical, and it is
doubted if they can retrieve them
selves"
"Tho Prussian army is believed to
be million strong"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

STRAY HORsE.-Taken up by the subscriber
- siding in section l, town Of Liberty, or about
August 18th, 1870 one dark bay horse, about three
years old Said horse has been running with his colts
since the first of June last. The is requested
TO prove property, pay charges and take said stray
away. PHILIP SHIMMIN.
Liborty, August 18th, 1s7Ah l2w.s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

LONDON, August 18.-Telegrams
from Paris this morning give the
following resume of events since Sun
day last: On that day the French
army engaged the Prussians before
Metz. The latter suffered heavy
losses. The French retired on Yer
dun on Monday. The Emperor was
at Gravellotte with 10000 men,
Subsequently occurred engagements
at Longuvillo and at other places,
the French constantly fighting, re-
treating and contesting every step.
On Tuesday the Emperor passed
through Verdun and reached Rheims
where he now is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

New York, August 18.-All special
news this morning are highly favor
able to the Prussians. It's regarded
as certain that the Crown Prince
now threatens Paris. To-day's Lon
don Times says Bszaine must cut his
way out or capitulate. Napoleon
complains that he has been BETRAYED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23

But personalities being tabooed by
our considerable party, no comments
were made until the grave head of
the table laconically suggested that
he thought the "Sucker State" most
appropriately christened. This clio
tied various lively and sanguinary
experiences which we may not re.
count, but simply advise anyone who
meditates spending a night on the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-23
Beware beware lest you too long
Pursue your foe you may not stay.
The scale that holds the right and wrong
In battle vibrates-where twill stay
You cannot argue. In Gods sight,
Where Justice takes her final flight,
Is clear, but not in yours. Be sure
Won sta nd defensiye and secure.

nothing but that the northern pas
sage is better than the southern at
this season of the year. In the race
for the Queens cup, which took place
on Monday, the DauntleSs proved the
better yacht. Nine yachts came in
ahead of the English Cambria. The
Americans will be satisfied with
their models hereafter. The old
America leads the best English yacht
in the race. Everybody was sur
prised. Some think if she had been
we'll rugged she would have out
stripped the fleet. AS it is, Con-
necticut built yacht, the Magic, sail
ed by a Now London, Conn, man,
won the cup. The Magic was one of
the smallest of the fleet, but so is
Connecticut one of the smallest of
the States. We are inclined to think
there is such thing as being too
large.
Next week we are to have a meet
ing In favor of universal peace prin-
ciples down here on the shore.
DD6ukeTb lTOIu NcW IOrh, nilauOi-
phia and Boston are expected. Some
will say it is all folly to contemplate
such a thing as anti-war principles.
Maybe it is folly but it seems to us
nothing can be more foolish than
the war now raging between Prussia
and France. And are not nine
tenths-yes, ninety-nine hundredths
of all the wars very like duels? If
duels are a relict of barbarism, what
are wars
Prominent among the advocates
of Peace principles in our vicinity, is
a young man scarcely turned twenty.
He is foremost man in the Tenn
perance cause also. AS a speaker
he gives fine promise. FL wanted
to express what he is in the shortest
space, 1 should say he is the mascu-
line counterpart of Anna Dickinson.
Like her he was brought up in the