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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
CASH VALUE OF A LAB0RING
MAN.

IL IS often remarked by persons
who do not possess any property, and
who depend upon their daily labor
Tor support of themselves and their
;iam,iles, that they are worth moth
ing financially speaking. This Ian
guase is generally INDUCED in by
non IN the community who styie
themselves business men Ietusex.
anime the question flnanciallv and
see if their assertions are correc.
Last year the price of common lah-
or averaged one dollar and o half per
day. Admitting that the laborer re-
ceived one dollar and half per day,
and it required the whole of the same
to support his family, nevertheless
we contend that the laborer was
worth in cash to his family the sum
of $7,9S9.
The amount he would receive for
one years labor at one dollar and a
half a day, would be $4,000, which
amount would be the interest at six
per cent. on 81, $50, which latter sum
would DO the cash value of the labor
lhS man lo MS family.
The cash value of the laboripg man
to above-named sum, as labor Is the
only true wealth of any country
Without labor our FORCES, furnaces.
wooden mills, and indeed manufactor-
les of all kinds, would cease to be-
The music of the loom and shuttle
would be silenced forever. Our ma
tlonal and other banks would close
their doors, and our most enterpris-
ing merchants take in their signs
Without labor civilization would re-
cede, and the bat and owl would soon
occupy the crimson chambers of our
would-be business men.
Let the laboring men of the United
States realize their true position
Let them reflect that labor is honor
able that labor is wealth. Let them
remember that they are power in
the state; that to them this great
government is indebted for all it pos
sesses OF Liberty, glory and grandeur.
Let them only reflect that labor is
honorable; but let those who look
down on the humble laborer and me-
chanic reflect for one moment before
they speak in terms of disparage-
ment of the 'hewers of wood and the
drawers of water The custom is
too prevalent in the community of
making remarks in q sneering man
ner of the great industrial class of
our people, leading youths among us
to think that honest industry is not
honorable, be it what it may. That
time has passed.
Honest, Industrious mechanics and
laborers are the wealth of states, and
until they are encouraged and FOSTER
ed, our people cannot be prosperous.
1t is not the cash value alone by
which he enriches the place of his re-
sidence but he adds by his labor to
Its material wealth no country or
nation that commands the respect of
the world, but what that respect was
gained through the skill of hor me-
chanical population. Then let all
classes, more especially the rich, res
pect and inculcate their children with
the true theory of life, and that labor
is honorable, and if, in after life, mis-
fortune shall over-take them, willing
hands will be put forth to earn their
support.-PortSmouth ". H., Chron-
icle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
BAPBER & CLEMENTsON.
COBB q LIKENS

A TTORNEYs and COUNsEL0Rs at Law, Lancaster
~ Wis. win practice In all State courts; will levy
aud sell lands pay taxes procure land patents, boln
ties pensions and other claims against the Govt XxI2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1O.-Mr. Wash
burn, our Minister in Paris, in pri-
vate dispatches has expressed grave
doubts whether the present organi.
cation in Paris can make itself per-
manent, and he conveys the idea
that while the leaders themselves
are hopeful, they still distrust many
who are prominent both in military
and political circles, and there is a
feeling that some who are acting
with the Republicans are secretly
favoring the return of the Orleans
family to power. In executive cir
cles here there is a marked lack of
confidence in the stability of the
present Provisional Government of
France, and this feeling is shared at
all the Legations. NJ. Berthemy,
French Minister, has received for
NAL notice of the appointment of his
successor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

PARIS, Sept. ia fight took
place yesterday ten miles from Paris
between the advance guard of the
Prussian army and accommodating
party of French forces, and the lat
ter were driven back and the Prus-
slams established themselves on the
heights which the French had been
holding. The Prussians numbered
10000. The fight is said to have
been very bloody one, and the
French though beaten inflicted heavy
losses on the Prussians. The con-
test ragged for upward of two hours.
A diplomatic circular issued by
Jules Favre has met with the uni
versal approval of the citizens, and
the opinion generally expressed that
it is the ultimatum of q provisional
government.
The Russian Ambassador left the
city to-day to return to st. Peters
burg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

A TTORNEYs and COUNsELORs At Law, Mineral
~ Point, Wis Practice In the courts ana attend 10
agencies and collections in all parts Of State. Special
attention 20 proceedings under the u s. Bankrupt Act
Ohcs Ina Lcnaham's Block. opp. the =. o. xxi3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

n J HYDE, proprietor, Lancaster, Wis, corner Of
~. Main and Spring sts. Having bought the above
house aud rehtted ana refurnished il, am prepared
% give every attention 20 theaccommodation Of guests,
and viii provide good table and clean beds. good
hoatlur AIWhys on Annd. xNl3O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

cS There are 12S Roman Catho-
lie monasteries in the United States.
where men live under vows of celib-
acy and poverty, and 800 nunueries
of different grades.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

nv CARRIER, proprietor, Boscobel, Wis. Meals pro
vded before car time, and patrons assisted with
baggage Promptness, and no delays az the Carrier
hmm. EInhllng nltachel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

The PHILOSOPHER TAKES TEA WITH
FANNY FERN.-Fanny Fern tells the
following story of her first meeting
with Horace Greeley. lie had agreed
to take tea at her house, Mr.. Parton
gave her special injunction to have
some stale bread on the table, as Mr..
Greeley, he said never touched hot
biscuit. This was accordingly done,
and when the great editor sat down
to supper, large supply OF bread
was placed close to his plate. He,
however, was not content with this,
but peering across the table in his
near-sighted way at the biscuit oppo-
site, he stretched out his arm and
proceeded TO help himself, and actual
ly made his meal Of them. Mrs. Par
ton expressed her surprise at this, and
said +" why, Mr.. Greeley, | read
the Tribune for SO long time that ]
thought you abominated hot bread"
"Fanny," replied the sage Horace,
helping himself to another biscuit,
A." do you always practice what you
preach :? I'm sure / don't"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

seA- For century or two there
has prevailed disposition to white
wash historical characters held in
general odium. Roscoe very sue
cessfully whitewashed Lucretia Bor-
gia, while learned antiquaries found
something to admire in Jezebel, for
her combined pluck and fashion in
calmly arraying herself in her most
recherche dress to meet violent
death. Byron, as we all know,
made hero of Cain. The great
Napoleon at st. Helena, gave the
hint by calling Tacitas the libeIer of
Nero, and French writer some few
years ago undertook the formal vim
dication Of the Emperor against
what he called the prediudiced state
ments of authors living under tho
Flavian family, which sought to de-
stroy the veneration Of the Romans
for the Julian family it had supplant-
ed. Napoleon LII, has more than
limited that Catiline was a virtuous
and far-sighted patriot, only little
in advance of his time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

PARIS, Sept. II. = Strasbourg is
nearly untenablc and the inhabitants
are departing.
The Prussians have been seen in
front of Colmar and Mulhouse and
are marching toward Lyons.
The Prussians crossed the Seine
last evening near Athis, but were
beaten back.
Cannonading is now heard to ward
Bicetre.
The King refuses to recognize the
Provisional Government. He will
only recognize the Emperor and
Bazaine.
A committee of German work
men have made protest against the
war.
Victor Hugo's address to France
to-day is exciting all classes to OPP
pose the return of Napoleon.
The cattle plague has attacked
the cattle of the Prussian army.
The Ambassadors Of England,
Austria, Italy and Turkey have left
Paris.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

I6-Out of the the total area of
Great Britain 30,336, 900 acres, or 50
per cent. are under.cultivation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

LONDON, Sept. 18.-There is great
excitement in diplomatic circles to-
night over report Of an alliance
between Austria, Italy and Russia
had been completed, the object of
the Turkish Empire, the annexation
of Prussian Poland by Russia, the
annexation of Prussian SiIisia by
Austria, and the surrender of the
Italian Tryst to Italy. 1t is believ-
ed that Europe is on the eve of a
complication more formidable and
extensive than dreamed of a few
weeks ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

A TTORNEY AxD COUNSELLOR AT LAW and
~ NOTARY PUBLIC, Patch Grove Wis. All 10
gal business promptly attended 20. Collections made
and loans negotiated. xxI3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
JESSE BROOKS,
j. II. sNECLODE

n ENERAL COLLECTING AGENT and CONVEY.
VI ANGER, Bloomington, Wis Titles Investigated
aud perfected. Collection promptly attended to-
References given when desired. 2l-23
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

NOTARY PUBLIC, Claim Agent and Agent for sew
~ eral Of the best Life and Fire Insurance Com
punes IA the country Also Licensed Auctoneer. All
business entrusted 70 him will be promptly attended
% at Cassyille. Wis. XIII
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

nA-Denver, Colorado, receives an
average amount of $500 pounds OF
fruits from Californis every day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Or. A. y. RARRER.

SINE W0ODH0USE proprietor, (suceessor 70 Har.
~ ger( bloomington, Wis. Rooms in good order, and
good stabling attached. xxI3O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

n@-The United States Navy at
present consists of 1874 vessel, oil OF
which are ironclads.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
MANSION HOUSE,
BLOOMINGTON HOTEL.

by NJ. HYDE a SON, Lancaster Wis. Good statling
- and No. Ostler Horses aud Carriages 10 lot at
very low rites. xxf30
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
HODGES 81 M'CARN.
BANKERS AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE

AND GOVERNMENT SECURITIES,
PLATTEyHLE, WISCONSIN
Observation-Disclosures given Collections and proceeds
promptly rsmtted on day Of payment
Refer 20
tseuryClews Co n. York l. Edgertou, New York
Second NATL Rk, Chicago National Bank Of 6alene
gl-3OU
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

BERLIN, Sept. IS "A telegram from
the Kings headquarters states that
the total number of men actually cap
tured at Sedan was only $4,000, in
GLIDING 80 generals and 1886 officers,
800 and wounded numbered 10000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE TriJune'S
correspondent, writing from Rheims,
the 18th, says that he had another
conversation with Bismarck, this
morning, who said, positively, that
the Prussian Government will not
treat with any agent not recognized
as q de jure, and that the only Gov
eminent of that character in France
known to Prussia IS the Government
Of Napoleon, or the Regency, acting
in his own absence. We do not
know who headed it or whether the
whole of France will recognize Re-
public. How can we treat on so SER
ious matter with Provisional Gov
eminent, which may be dsallowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
DENTAL.

NTY PATRONS will fluid by by calling at my Office
MI ia Boscohel, lover Ruka's Hardware stored that
/ am prepared 20 insert TEETH on Rubber Base Cor
fi25O 20 $1,000 per set. Also those wishing Teeth on
Gold silver Walkers or Westons Metal will find me
ready ut all times 60 accommodate them
April Z. 1880 l6-3ttf On n. ~ COOMES
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
RYLAND & HOLLOWAY,
BANKERS AND
DEALERS IN EXCHANGE

LANCANfhR, WIS
Buy aud sell Eastern Exchange, GOLD and silver, and
Government Bonds.
We also draw Foreign Exchange In es Francs and
Thaters on Britain France and Germany
Also particular attention given 20 the payment OF
Taxes, Colleetivr madcand proceeds promptly remite
Revenue Stamps OF all denominations for sale
gt-3Otf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
w. RRApLY CLARK

A TTORNEY and COUNSELLOR at Law, jamestown
n Wis. VIII prosecute claims and mako collec
tiluopromptly. Mxl9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. once AZ his residence
one nile southeast OF jamestown, Grant county
Wisconsin,. XxI5O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

PHYSICIAN AND SURG EoN, Lancaster, wiscons
i once a. the Phelps House. 1xTi3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
DR.. G. =. FALLEY.

DHYsICIAN and SURGEON. and Pension.examiuing
1 Surgeon, Lancaster, Wis. Once over Myers
Store. xK2t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
BUSHNELL & CLARK.

0EO. c. HAZELTON,
A Tr0RNEY and COUNSELOR at Law. Bosoobsl
n Wis. zx3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
RUMORED ALLIANCES.
English Uprising.
Circular from JULES FAVRE,

NUREMBERG, Belgium Sept. 10
The telegraph lines to Paris are cut,
and all communication with the be-
sieged city is severed. The French
trains proceeded through the cities
of northern France to tho frontier OF
Belgium. The people throughout
that portion of France are downcast
and have no organization and no
chief, and seem quite discouraged and
altogether unavailable as soldiers,
and express sentiments of hopeless
ness in the cause Of France. They
appear to feel that Napo leon like
the first might relieve everything,
but as such leader cannot be found,
they desire peace.
The impression universally pre-
walls that Bismarck seems to be sat
isfied with nothing less than conclud-
ing peace with the German armies
within the walls Of Paris.
The sympathy of the Belgans is
strongly in favor of France, which is
well known.
There is 100000 good fighting men
available in the northern French pro
vinces, but no one to organize and
lead them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

DR. p A. CLARKE,
pUYsICIAN AND SURGEON, Lancaster, Grant Co.
/ Wis. May bee found at his residence 10 south part
81 The village, near the Institute, xNl22
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

BELL * BEFBE,
4 ITORSEYS aud COUNsELORs at Law and gem
II eral business agents, PlatteYile Wis. xxi6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.
Prussians at the Gates of Paris
Great Republican Demonstrations

Battles near the City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The reported
armistice is said to be unfounded,
nor are peace prospects any better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
wARDFN ANDERSON

A TTORNEYs a COUNsELLORs at Law, Gsn1 Col
"A lecton and Land Agents. Lancaster, Wis. VIZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

PAINE 81 CARTER,
rToRSRYs and coUNsELoRs at Law, Platte
~ Vile, Wis. xx5l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
j. p. SMELKER-

W. p DEWEY
A rTORNEY and COUNSELOR at Law, Lancaster,
n Ws xx3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

A IT0RNEY and COUNSELLOR at Law, and Notary
y Public, Moutfort, Grant county, Wis. xxuI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

30 wad some power the giftie gle ia,
To see ourselves as others see us.
1t would frae many a blunder free US
And foolish notion"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17

and invariably honest and conscientious
as legislator, having served the state in
that capacity with much honor to himself,
and highly acceptable to his constituents.
Constitutionally he was at times stern,
but in his heart there was warm and
genial element that rendered him to his
intimate friends true and generous COM
panion. In him the soldier ever found a
warm friend, and the State and country a
defender. Exasperated at the unholy at
tempts Of the autocratic stakeholder to
overthrow the free institutions OF our be-
loved country, he threw his whole soul in
to its defence, and spared no effort to
crush the unholy rebellion, and drive
from the land the last vestige OF human
slavery. Thanks be to God he was spared
to see that his and our beloved nation
again on the high road to happiness and
prosperity. AS civilian or soldier he was
fully adequate for any emergency, and
never finched, however great the respon-
sibility and eminent the danger. He was
the peer of the noblest of our State. In
him, as Governor, the. people cared and
did confide, well knowing that the best
interests of our State would be carefully
watched, guarded, protected and pro-
NOTED.
As we all must die, it is good, yea,
even desirable, to pass away with the con-
seriousness that we have done what we
could to bless humanity by devotion to
the great principles of liberty and justice,
that underlie the happiness of mankind.
These Gov. Washburn possessed and ex-
emplifed in his laborious life and the
records he has left behind of his labors
will pass into the history of our State,
and become the property of generations
to come, in which the characteristics OF
his noble mind, energized by love for truth
and right, will ever grow bright on the
page of history, and furnish to the young
men a noble example to initiate. My per-
sonal acquaintance with Gov. Washburn
was, know, somewhat limited, but I
never shall forget the words of kindness
with which, under peculiar circumstances,
he oheered me on in my official duties as
Clerk of the House of Representatives in
1868. Neither can forget the substantial
aid he afforded me by his counsel, and
when many others failed to appreciate my
embarrassing circumstances at the time
above mentioned, he at glance compre-
hended my wants, and with that gener-
osity SO marked in his character reached
forth the hand of friendship and led me
out of my difficulties and embarrassments.
I loved him as my friend, my counsellor,
and now he has passed away. I shall ever,
while live, cherish his memory with
much affection. Not only shall remem-
Der him as my friend, but also as the
friend of humanity, public benefactor,
an honest man. I bend, even at this dis
lance from his last resting place, over his
grave and shed the tear of sadness, and
with deep sorrow mourn his loss, and say,
in the fullness of my heart, farewell.
CANDoR.
February Ia 1870
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
A Winter Song.

Hope on, my soul, for summer days
Will surely come again;
A Winter may be bright with praise,
Though often dark with pain.
Imprisoned safe the harvest lies,
Until the showers of Spring,
Until the sunny Summer skies
Their warmth and music bring.
Fear not the chill and wintry wind
That whistles round thy cot,
The gusts may chinks and crannies find,
The tempest enter not. ..........
And thou shalt have better home
In glory bright and fair,
Where pelting rain can never come,
For all is sunshine there.
Be patient, then, a little while;
The bowling storm may roar
IT'S but to herald Summers smile
Its discord soon is DER.
Come driving sleet, come snow and hail;
Come chill and wintry blast;
The rainbow promise cannot fail,
And Summer comes at last.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-17
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