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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05


PROCLAMATION OF THE FIFTEENTH
AMENDMENT. Official PROCLAMATION
Of the Fifteenth amendment, as part
of the Constitution of the United
States, was made last W ednesday by
Secretary Fish, who recites twenty
nine States as having ratified tho ar
ticle, with Georgia as the thirtieth.
Accompanying this proclamation 10
q special message by President Grant
to Congress, declaring the enfran-
chisement Of hitherto down-trod-
den race, the noblest work and the
browning achievement il our Nation
al history, and urging such measures
to promote liberal education as shall
make universal suffrage source Of
strength rather than Of danger to the
Republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

SEA Washington dispatch says
the receipts from internal revenue
for March up to the 28th, amounted to
$11,690 888. The amount received
from customs, public lands, &c, was
100000. The total income for the
month will be about So. ZOO. 600
The reduction in the public debt for
March, it is anticipated, will be very
large. Politicians may not like this
favorable showing of the government
finances, or may not think it any ev-
idence Of an efficient administration.
but the people will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
sarThe London Times annears !

s@rThe London Times appears to
be very much exercised about Gener-
al Sheridan's "inhumanity" in pun
iehing British indiana for theft end
murder.
In the light Of the blazing guns
from which Sepoys were blown into
fragments, and the recent inhuman
conduct Of tho Captain Of Her Males
tvs steamer, who boasted he chad
cut the whole quarter off 8 damned
Yankee frigate," and left her officers
and crew to go to the bottom, which
8 naval court has decided was an
offense punishable nth Sir months
suSpenSi0n-we think the less John
Bull says about humanity the better.
Chicago Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
Death of George H. Thomas.

The country lost, yesterday, a sol
der upon whom it has looked as fond
~ and as proudly as upon any one
who ever served it in arms. The
telegraph brings the news that Gen.
George II. Thomas died yesterday
at San Francisco, of apoplexy.
He possessed q clear head, and re-
markable military knowledge. He
never showed the dash of Sherman
or Sheridan; it was his choice to
study the field, to plan his campaign,
to foresec every movement Of his
enemy, to draw him on, and at the
hour aud place creordained, to de-
liver battle, metpodjcally, calmly.
but with such crushing effect that uo
army was left to his antagonist, and
the campaign WAS decided as Napo.
leon decided his, with o single great
battle. Thus Thomas did at Mil
Spring and at Nashville; and if he
sometimes tried the patience of bis
commander, and made the country
uneasy, the result always proved his
sagacity and his profound skill as a
soldier, and increased his fame.
Modest, almost shy, a somewhat
silent man, pure and upright in all
his life ; brave as lion and steady
as granite in battle patient and sd:
gacious in planning, pertinacious in
carrying out his plans, quick to see
the precise moment for action, and
always master of himself and of his
fate-Gen. Thomas was model sol
der, and displayed 10 his career quail
tiles which may well be held up foi
the admiration aud imitation of Amer.
lean youth.-Hartord Conn. Pos
March 10Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
TEA WASHINGTON dispatch saws

ETA Washington dispatch says
"The city has been filled with ru-
mors, all day, of prospective Cabinet
changes, but there appears to be no
foundation for any of them, except
in the case of Secretary Fish, who, it
is known, has in contemplation. but
not actually decided upon, an early
retirement into private life. Presi-
dent Grant has recently informed q
prominent official, in speaking of 8
report that he was dissatisfied with
Boutwell,, that he regarded Boutwell,
by far the strongest man in his Cab
met, and that to his able administra-
tion of affairs in the Treasury De-
partment be was indebted for what
ever success his administration had
achieved with the people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
aen Thern are nnw COY,

sA- There are now seventy-one
names on tho roll of the Senate, and
two hundred and twenty-five on the
roll of the House. The three vacant
seats in the Senate are claimed by
Gen. Ames, of Mississippi, and by
two sets of Senators from Georgia.
The vacancies in the House are six
teen in number, viz: The entire
Georgia delegation ofseven, not elect
ed four from louisiana, not admitted
one in Mississippi, the mem ber-eIect
BARRY being detained at home by
sickness; one in Ohio, caused by
death; and one each in Kentucky,
North Carolina and South Carolina,
caused by resignation. Congress is
to-day larger body Ii membership,
than ever before since The rebellion,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
ses-Mnior General George

sS- Major General George H
Thomas, the hero Of Stone River
Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Nash.
vile and other battles during the
late rebellion, and who has of late
been commander of the Military
Department of the Pacific, died at
San Francisco on the 18th inst. OF
apoplexy. He was in his 54th year
1t is understood that his remains are
being brought TO Troy, N. Y, fol-
interment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
Sheridan.

1t is G. disgrace to human nature,
and shame to journalism, that q
large portion Of the press treats Gen.
Sheridan with indignity and abuse
because Of the conduct of some Of his
officers and men in tho Piegan bust
ness. His orders wore perfectly pro-
per, and If any inhumanity followed
in the execution of them it was with
out his knowledge, and beyond his
control. But the vilest Copperhead
papers have become much enemored
Of the copper-skins, and because
some "poor Indian" was killed, who
had probably helped to scalp and tor
ture many helpless white man OF
woman, these infamous sheets pour
out columns Of tho meanest abuse o.
Gen. Sheridan. Do we not ell know
the Causes.
1t is because Phil. Sheridan helped
conspicuously to smash 8 rebellion
which these traitors wished to have
prevail. 1t is because Phil. Sheridan
hunted Lee to his lair, and ended the
Army of Northern Virginia. 1t il
because the flashing sword Of Sheri
dan, drawn never against the ole
flag. was never drawn in vain in it!
defense. Therefore it is that traitors
in disguise, blacker at heart thar
those who wore the gray, spare ne
opportunity to blackguard Sheridan
and with or without reason seek II
make his reputation as black as theil
own hearts, We do not know tina
IN every respect tho piagan business
can DO justified, but We do ksow tina
the orders OF Sheridan DO not justify
in the slightest degree The dirty
abuse heaped upon him by mei
whose praise would be dishonor !
Missouri Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

In private letter. dated
March 10, Senator Fenton says I:
Gould any thing be more weak on
the part of friends,or more wicked on
the part of enemies, than the talk
about my being a candidate for
President? | certainly entertain no
such purpose, nor, since General
Grants Administration is doing so
well, can | deem it necessary or wise
for it's supporters to take into consid-
Grafton any change of leadership.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

ar Pierre Souio IS dead. The
Name brings mp recollections of !
past date in our American history
of a time, indeed. twenty years ago,
when Soule was o Senator in Con-
gress from Louisiana Broken in
politics before the war, and further
degraded by his connection with the
war, the best obituary of him is to
write that Pierre Soule died, yes
terday, at New Orleans, aged 90
years.-N. y. Tribune, March 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

s@~ The House of Representatives
last Wednesday promptly concurred
in the amendment for the restoration
of Texas. Every State in the Union
is now represented in Congress, cx-
cept Georgia, whose representatives
are refused admission owing to the
failure of that State to fulfill the
terms of the Reconstruction law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

CONGRESS Colonel Forney, says
"Jnly is gradually being fixed on by
common consent as the date of the
adjournment ofcongress. The chair
man of the various business commit
tees seem to think that it will take
until that time before all the matters
now before them can BIO finally de-
termined."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

sas-A Washington special to the
New York Tribune intimates that the
Supreme Court will probably reverse
its recent legal-tender decision, in
other cases about to be heard involv-
ing the same points, and says the
Court, as now constituted stands five
to fonr against the previous action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
aNrPrinoe Pierre Ronenorta =, /,

1~ Prince Pierre Bonaparte, whose
tl1al for murder of Victor Noir has
been in progress at Tours, France
the past week, has been acquitted =
The excitement consequent upon this
unexpected and unrighteous verdict
is reported to be intense and quite
general, and we would not he spr.
prised if it should result in an anti
Napoleonic revolution. 6"1s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

~It was lately reported from
Havana that Jordan, the ex-Confed-
crate, had thrown up his conn and
of Cuban insurgents and had left the
island. Swiftly following comes
news-from New York-that Jordan
has whipped the Spaniards in two
pitched battles. "You pays your
money and you has your choice"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
say~ Mrs. Kelly, who, while q car

say- Mrs. Kelly, who, while cap
tive in tho hands Of the Northern
Sioux Indians, IN 1864, was the
means of saving Capt. Fisk's emil
grant party, and also saved Fort Sui
~ from capture by tho Indians is to
receive $4,000 from Congress for her
heroic services.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

A-The cable reports that the En-
peror Napoleon has ordered Prince
Pierre Bonaparte, the assassin, To
leave France and that he will prob
ably come to the United States; also
that many "conspirators'' are being
arrested in France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
STRAW HATS & BONNETs

BLEACHED REPAIRED in the latest styis.
AIRs J. DRAPER begs to return her sincere thanks
wi r. She citizens OF Lancaster and vicinity for hs
al s.al patronage afforded her during the past year
na3 81 elso state ihst rho has commenced again
tbs above sgsnr'a aud hoppe bg strict attention stir
70 merit share OF thQir support.
icnCsstsr April 3, tof0. 4aHi-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
NOTICE.

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAI CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that my son, George RAN
DO oh McKinny, II years of age, has run away aud
that will not be responsible Tor any OF his acts, or
debts contracted by him. JOSEPH McKINNY
Lancaster. March 3lst, 1870 4sw2is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05


aG5- The New York Herald thinks
that the result of the late election in
New Hampshire sbo VS. there has
been terrible earthquake among
the democracy of the State-an up
heaval of the democratic elements
that has realized "chaos come again"
most effectually. Look at the fol-
lowing figures
1869 1870 Loss.
Republican vote, 35,777 34,sl4 963
Democratic vote, 33,0o4 25,l23 1881
Over six thousand of the immortal
democracy of New Hampshire gone
by the board in one twelvemonth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
DENTAL.

MY PATRONS will ind by by calling az ny ONCE
INI in BOscobel, tower Rukts Hardware styrol that
/ prepared 10 insert TEETH Rubber Base tor
$3.50 70 SO 90 per Get Also those wishing Fe'th on
Gold, silver, walkers Weston's Metal will ri me
ready at all times to accommodate them
April I, 1870. 46-44tf DIR r. Il. COOMES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
FAIRPLAY
MINING g. LEVEL COMPANY,

Notice ia hereby given that the Annual Meeting q
the stockholders Of the Fairplay Mining and Level
Company for the election of Directors Of said company
for the ensuing year win take place at Fsirplay
tho frst Tuesday in May next, being the Cd day,
which time s forfeited and unpaid stocks will be sold
at public auction Il. n. HENDERSON, Sec'y.
Fsirplay, April lat, 1870 4lwa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
Readily Adjust themselves to their Place

Cest-steel spring coils made with the body OF the
tootl - these are made, have been found by use ID
the fold much stronger and more durable than the
sInai separate wire-coi springs often used in
raAes The rake can be instantly regulated for any
KIND ~ ground 10y lowering, s'yatiug the teeth
which is done by moving the lHycG forward IN ths
poet the front crcss-bat the tlus 81 ho rake
ls q ne bS he oGves gu o.t ~ tsst effort
Of he hand il required to ase aua lower ,ho lever
discharging the hay The lever being down the rake
ID held firm to its place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
WITHOUT USING THE HANDS or FEET

The moment the leverage is unlocked the rake is
relieved Of its contents A boy ten years old can
work the rake with ease. You can rake twenty
acres per day. and enough grain, usually lost from
twenty-five acres Of stubble, to pay for tho rake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05

THE SUPP .iIoR LOCK LEVER HAY AND GRAIN
RAKE is well knoTn throughout the Eastern and
Western States and is Acknowledged TO be superior TO
all others. Those wishing to buy Hay aud Grain
Rake will find 1t TO their interest to examine the
LOCK LEVER, With il the farmer can rake his grain
stubble field as well as his meadows II has already
taken several Fisrt Premiums at State and Countv
| Fairs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-04-05
BEIBG COMPLETE in CONSTRUCTION
No LABOR IS REQUIRED while ral.ing.

The teeth q the SUPERIOR LOCK LEVER RAKE
are made ofrened Cast Steel made expressly for tie
purpose. Tempered in oil; each tooth teaed az the M,
tory, and IN passing over uneven surfaces
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01
WHITE, CLINTON & WHITE.
From the Detroit Mechanic and Inv.Rter.

From the Detroit Mechanic and Inv"nter.
THE COOP TINE CoME.-The pat
ent so long held by Wheeler & Wilson
for the four molten feed sewing ma
chine, has At last expired, and an
extension has been refused. The day
has gone by when machine costing
but from SIS to $50 can be sold at
from $50 to $125. We SEQ that the
American Shuttle Sewing Machine
Company Of Detroit are first in the
field with machine embodylng all
the best features of the more costly
article, and while their ma chimes arc
in every particular, as perfect in
their adoption to all classes Of work
as the Wheeler and Wilson, Grover
& Baker, and Singer, they are now
disposing of them at prices ranging
from $25 to $40. This is certainly
an immense reduction, and it's eff.
feots are already to be seen ia the
large orders received, and the large
shipments being made daily by the
American Shuttle Sewing Machine
Company, lis Bates street, Detroit.
Mr.. Jacob Clsson is the General
Agent for Iowa and Minnesota.
Send him stamp for circular and
sample work. He wants live arer ts
everywhere. Extra inducements Of
fered. Address Jacob Clason. West
Union Iowa. l9-y1.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01
LIMITATION DITTERS,
.. T.-l56O-x.

This wonderful vegetable restora
tive is the sheet anchor Of the feeble
and debilitated. AS a tonic and
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q remedy for the nervous weakness to
which women are especially subject,
1t is superseding every other stimu-
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temperate or frigid, it acts as a spe-
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01
U $ T O U
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01
Tribute Of r cSpeCt.

At = special meeting of Relief
Lodge No. 21l, A. F. Il A. NJ. held
at their Hall on the Goth uls., the
following was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Su-
preme Architect of the Universe in
His infinite wisdom, to remove from
this earthly home to that Temple
above mot made with hands eternal
in tho Heavens" the esteemed wife
Of our we'll beloved Brother, Isaac
P. Trottcr. Therefore
Resolved, That in the death Of our
sister We recognize one Of the in.cru-
table dispensations Of a Being "whose
ways are not our ways and whose wis
dom 10 not the wisdom of the earth. 4"
But while We tcarfully deplore the
death Of our sister, we bow in sub
mission to the infection. we'll knowing
that our Grand Master doeth all
things we'll.
Resolved, That We extend to the
husband (our we'll beloved Brother }
and to the family and friends Of the
deceased, assurances of our sincere
sympathy and condolenss in their be-
reavement and. while deploring the
loss Of their friend and relative we
cherish with satisfaction, tho recol.
lection Of her many virtues, unwaver-
ing friendship, and true attachment
to our Brother.
.Resolved,, That the best wishes Of
the members present be extended to
cur Brother in his affection and, with
our respect for the departed. We bo-
seech him to bear up under tho bur-
den Of "life'a Ills" and be oonsoled
with the thought that death has plac-
cd her $50 we'll loved) in the arms #
him VINO tempers the wind to the
shorn lamb"
Resolved, That, as q mark of res
pect the jewels and Insignia Of the
Lodge be clothed in mourning for the
usual time.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be signed by the W. NJ. and SEQ. and
on ed upon the records of the Lodge
and that copy Of same be sent to
the "Plain Dealer" and "Times" of
Cresco, and Press and ''Nsws"
respectively Of Usage and Mitchell,
for publication.
N. W. Moss, w. NJ.
N. j. Moss, Secy.
Brownville Iowa, March 20, 1870.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-04-01

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