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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

EE% The Rlchland Republican tells
sad story ct how three boys OF
Richland Center-Lewis BENEFIT. lie.
Roy Norton, and Henry Lawrence
about the same age IA to Is years.
went to the woods for few bours'
sport, One Of them had a gun and n
pistol. In the vicinity of Mr..
Ryatt's place, Norton and Lawrence
having a misunderstanding, enraoed
in scufile; Bennett, who had the Gun
called to them to quit or get out of
the way, as be was going to shoot
He fred the gun, which had been
charged with powder and leaves.
merely, and the contents (including
the ramrod, hich bad been left IN
the gun by oversight, as was proved
passed through Lawronce's abdomen.
seriously wounding him, from the
effect of which be died, two DAYS af-
ter. After examination, Bennett was
acquitted of any wrong intent but
the affair is sad warning against the
careless and unrestrained use of fire
arms by boys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

neA- The Madison Journal says that
Governor Fairchild has returned
from his trip to Washington, where
he accomplished his object of remov-
ing all obstacles to an agreement on
the part OF the Green Bay and Mis-
sissippi Canal Company to accept the
LEGISLATION of Congress in regard to
the Fox and Wisconsin River I'm.
provement, providing for submitting
lis claims to arbitration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

FLoRENcF, Oct. 23.-The Opinioae,
referring to the proposed armistice,
says the French will doubtless agree
as a preliminary to peace to disman-
tic the fortress of Strasbourg and
Metz, and pay an indemnity ct ESQ.,
100000, but Prussia insists on the
cession of Alsace and Lorraine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

RrAn ingenious English writer
has devised what he thinks is a So
luton of THE Mystery Of Edwin
brood" His theory of the dead
novelists intention is that Jasper
did murder bis nephew, but shut him
up in crypt Of The Cathedral that
Edwin Drood in some way emerged
from there, probably by the aid of
Dardcs. TO make his appearance safe
and we'll at the end and that Datch-
cry Is no detective, az most readers
oppose but Edwin brood himself
bis hair turned white by his perils
come back to wait and watch in
Cloisterham.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25


s3-The republicans Of Iowa conn
ty have nominated the following
ticket:
Senator, Francis Little; Assemblyman,
(north), r L. Telfair; Sheriff, MN. C. Mef-
fort; Treasurer, F. Vivian Clark of Board,
Benz. Thomas Recorder, l.. o. Sanderson T;
Clerk Of Court, c. Kess!er; Dist. Atty, Z.
P. Weber; Surveyor, I. Higgins Coroner,
c. Hope.
The democratic ticket is as fol-
lows:
Senator, John Davis; Assenblyman, II. C.
Barnard (north) and J. U. Baker (soufh);
Sheriff, James Ryan Treasurer, Chas. Gill
man Recorder, r. Dunstan Clerk Of Board,
Oryile Strong Clerk of Court, J. S. Com.
fort; Dist. Atty, J. NJ. Smith Surveyor,
Henry Madden; Coroner, n. Arthur.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

E1- Remember, in deciding for
whom you will vote TO 50 TO Congress
that:
Barber is competent, and Strachan
is incompetent.
That Barber is temperate, and
Strachan is incorporate.
That Barber is educated and
Slrachan uneducated.
That Barber is experienced, and
Straehan inexperienced.
That Barber is qualified, and
S,raehan disqualified.
That Barber would honor the po-
sition, and thai Stcachan would dis
grace il and, lastly,
That every vote for Strachan is
thrown away.
In view OF all which wo feel sure
that right-miuded, honest and inteli-
gent Democrats, rs we'll rs Republi-
cans will, on the Sth proX., deposit a
ballot on which will be printed
FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS,
j. ALLEN BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

Ess-r he SIN, which is certainly
not friendly TO President Grants
administration, says at the end Of a
long and elaborate article on thu Oc-
tober elections: These calculations
which we believe gill turn out TO be
substantially correct have an I'M
partant bearing upon The mex Pros
ideutial eiec ION, because in not a
single instance ia the 'ast fits years
has it happentd hat tie party which
elected a clear m4I ritY of the Hou-e
in the middle Mt a Presidential term
has failed to choose the President
two years afterwards"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

Gs'Tho ". i World has discover
Ell great democ ratio gains in every
election won b. the republicans Tor
been gaining at luch rate. isn't it
about time for il to catch up and car.
RI something?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25


Tours, Oct. 19.-The journals to-
day publish the details Of the occupa-
ton of Orleans by the Prussian army.
The acquisitions enforced were enor-
nous Not only money and provis-
ions, but all the guns and horses in
the city were taken. The soldiers,
who were quartered upon the inhabi-
tants, had greedily drank the best
wines, and wasted what they could
not use. Bishop Dupanloup constant
Iy interiered in favor OF the citizens.
lie went himself 10 the Prussian COM
mander to obtain a mitigation of the
exorbitant requisition. In this he
was entirely unsuccessful. The cor
respondents Of the journals, in their
details, say the Prussians were well
provided for, and seem comfortable
The officers were seen studying maps
Of the country carefully. The
strength Of the Prussians was calcu-
lated at95, 600. 1t is understood that
the Germans have almost entirely
evacuated the right bank OF the Loire,
to concentrate on the right bank
At Orleans, are many Germans TO-
bacconists, bankers and provision
merchants, but those are not disturb
ed. The jewellers, however have just
cause Of complaint. The richer in
habitants were shot, and the soldiers
quartered upon them wifully ruined
the finest furniture and works Of art
Some of the most splendid residences
of the city were literally gutted.-
The greatestindignation existeamoDg
the citizens 1t is rumored the Prus-
SLAMS are retreating towards Paris
seemingly to avoid q combat with the
French forces gathered on the right
bank Of the Loire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

DuGuQUE, Ia, October lS.-Tho
ceremony OF breaking ground for the
Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad
took place in. the presence of a LARGE
concourse of our citizens this after.
noon, at Eagle Point. Hon. J. X
Graves, President of the road, init
ated the work of construction bv
throwing up the first shovel full Of
dirt. The work will be pushed for
ward rapidly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

"a. ThesPrairie du Chen Union
says that a. winter is approaching,
orr farmers will appreciate tho i'm
portance Of taking good care Of oil
their agricultural implements. 1t is
reported that not less than five mill
lion dollars worth of agricultural
machinery are lost every year for
want OF proper care.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

pA- King William shows what he
thinks OF the duration of the war. bv
ordering 100000 sets of furs for his
army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
GSe~ In Lafayette county the repub
1 4 IL l. I q

sSg~ In Lafayette county the repub
lican ticket reads as follows:
Senator, H. S. Magoon ;Assemblyman, d. S
Hawley, Eastern dist It. T.. Blackstone West
ern dist; shift, Captain r. II. Williams Reg
ister of Deeds, Thomas H. Leslie; Treasurer.
Capt. L. b. Washington District Attorney,
Nathan Olmsted Clerk Of the Board, Capt.
William II. Armstrong; Surveyor, Henry II.
Ensign; Coroner, Jno. c. Rood.
The opposing Democratic nominees
are as follows:
Senator, Charles Dunn; Assembly, H. W.
Barnes eastern district, Patric Galagan west
ern district; Sheriff, Peter Brady Treasurer,
Geo. l.. II. Kleeberger Clerk of Circuit,
Court, Thomas Il. Duffy; Register of Deeds
i. c. L. Mackay; Clerk of Board, Lars +.
Johnson; District Attorney, Joseph H. Clary !;
Surveyor, Thomas Brown Coroner, J. C. F.
Rodof.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

WILCOX FOR THE AssEMBLY.-ln
the Second Assembly District the re
publcans have nominated Mr.. w, G.
WncoX, q. Waterloo, Cor Momber Of
the Assembly. The nomination is
an eminently good one. Mr.. Wilcox
is one of the old and reliable republi.
cans and Grant county can boast Of
no better citizen. He has resided in
the county for u quarter Of a century
past and is thoroughly acquainted
with the interests and wants Of the
people. His ropublicanism dates
back with the organization Of the
party au original aboitionist and
liberty pdrty man, Mr. w. has lived
to see The full realization Of bis early
hopes in the freedom of the OPP
pressed blacks. lie has never taken
an active part in politics, and this,
we believe, is his first nomination
for Office The district is politically
pretty evenly balanced, but with a
proper effort among the republicans
Mr. Wilcox will be elected by good
majority.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

Tours, Oct. 23-It is understood
that on Friday England commune
Gated here and at Berlin proposals
for an armistice. Great hopes are
entertained Of the result. Theirs
has not left for Paris lie awaits n
safe conduct from the Prussians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
Immense Increase of Taxation

La 1896 the annual tax of Now
York city was $4,000. The popula-
ton was then $4,000, and the tax
therefore. was about eleven cents to
each person. Sixty eight years after
wards, in 1854, the taxation was 81
$40, 1856, The taxation from this
time until 1870, the increase Of tax
alton is enormous, and directly
chargeabe to the robbery of Tam
many thieves
IN 1897 taxation in tho city was
81, III 1853 ; in 1860 it was S9,758 sos:
in 1865 sis 2O3 933 was raised by
taxaIlon, and the estimate of the
Tammany organ for 1870 is $23 500
240.
In 1854, when the taxation was
nearly five millions. the valuation of
property was S462 OBJ, 1874, and in
1870 the taxation has increased near
ly five fold, while the valuation i
but S1,047 1888 449.
These are figures taken from the
Democratic books. The Tribune
says that undoubtedly the amount
needed viii exceed the estimates
that New York will Be fore 4 to pay
S26 goo 000 in taxes this year, max
ing S28 q head in taxes for each man.
woman and child in tho city This is
Democratic economy, AT this rate
per head it would costthe Democrats
81 100000 year to govern the
United States.
sezg- Somebody has given the New
York Tribune ian opinion as is an
opinion" lie thinks our state con-
stitutions should compel every legal
electer 70 vote He negIects to state,
however, how be would 20 TO work
to enforce such provision. Consti-
tutlons might as we'll undertake
to compel every child to have the
measles at the age of five years.
G-g- The Tribune says the Demo-
cratic papers, and particularly The
lVorid, are doing everything in their
power to excite a riot in New York
on election day. Serious trouble is
anticipated. as the rufians aud re-
peaters will go to the polls armed
to the teeth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
Proceedings of Democratic Convention
Second Assembly District.

Meeting called to order by II. B.
Coons, Chairman District Committee,
and was permanently organized by
electing A. W. Emery Chairman and
John HER, Secretary.
The Chair appointed Jackson Sow
ard and Thos. Stephens, Committee
on Credentials, who reported Paris
jamestown and Potosi as being rep
resented by full delegations. The
objects of the convention being brief
ly stated by the Chairman the con-
vention proceeded to cast an informal
ballot for Member Of Assembly, as
follows:
John votes.
III. b. Coons..........,...... ..............
w. Emery ...".......................,...
Thomas Stephens .".....-....,...........
The convention then proceeded to
formal ballot, which resulted as
follows:
L. D. Coo Goons-"...'... ................l votes.
John Hier.a........ ..............,.......,....
H. B. Coons, having received the
majority Of all votes cast, was de-
clared the unanimous nominee of the
convention for Member Of the AS
sembly.
The Chair appointed a District
Committee of one from each town, as
follows: IL. B. Coons, Chairman, of
Potosi; John HER, jamestown JOS.
Vosberg, Paris J Browner, Harris
on; Jacob Klarnew, Waterloo.
1t was moved that the proceedings
be published in the Grant County
Democr0t and Herad.
JOHN HER, A. W. EMERY,
Secretary. Chairman.
Dckcyyille Wis., Oetcber 22d 1870,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
A LARGE LOT OF
REST CHANCE YET!

The undersigned offers for sale his Farm of $40
Acres, situated miles cast of Bloomington, Grant
county Wisconsin, and for its size, quality aud con-
venience cannot be surpassed fequaed in the State
il is watered by never failing brook running thro'
the center; divided into fields with hog tight fonces
good and suitable buildings for carrying a large
stock and grain business. We usually carry to the
of 100 head ofcatte. For further particulars
call at the premises JAMES MILNER,
October a. 1870. 2lu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
For Member Of Congress-,
Hon. j. ALLEN BARBER.

For state superintendent,
SAMUEL FALLOWS, Of Milwaukee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25

sen- E%ery one who has read a
Democratic paper has probably dis
covered at least one article in each
issue donouncing the alleged extrav-
agance and dishonesty of the Re-
publican party, and demanding that
the Democratic party be restored to
| power because it is honest and eco
nomica in the discharge Of public
trusts when they are committed to
its hands. The best comment upon
these pretentions, and most
crushing recitation OF them is the
fact that the government Of the city
OF New York, which is entirely in
the hands Of the Democracy, and
has been so for years, costs almost
rs much as the civil expenses of the
general governments or to state the
matter more clearly, the government
Of the state Of New York costs at
the rate Of twcnty-seven dollars
year to each citizen, while the cost
Of the general government is at the
rate Of two dollars per citizen. How
will the Democracy get around this
plain statement Of facts?
DEMOCRATIC NoMINATIoN FOR THE
AssEMBLY.-At meeting Of the dem
ocrats Of the Fifth Assembly District
held in Beetown October 22d, 1870,
for the purpose of nominating a cam
didate for the Assembly, Philander
Stephens, Of Beetown, was nomnat-
ed by reclamation.
WN j. McCov GEORGE GREER,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
"An Impending Danger"

The Chicago Times, the leading or
gan Of the Democracy Of the North
west, seems to be inspired by most
malignant hatred of the Germans,
forgetful of the fact that in this State
the Democracy in many localities
only preserve their ascendency by
their aid. Referring to German con-
quests and demands in France, and
the rejoicing expressed by Repubh-
cans over German triumphs, and the
tone Of German press in this country,
the Times charges that "the ruling
element in the radical party threat
ems to stir up q war ofnations where
there should be but one national solti-
ment, and TO SO strengthen distinc-
tive foreign element, retaining all of
its foreign allegiance, and all Of its
despotic traditions, and to make it n
power in this country. which IN
time, might lead to the subversion OF
the very principles that underle our
republican form Of government" and
closes q long article with the follow
ing atrocious abuse Of our German
citizens;
"Who shall undertake to say where
German arrogance and the German
espousal Of despotism in this country
shall stop, so long as it can muzzlC
and whip It's party into obedience
No one who has seen q Prussiar
second-lieutcnan lord it over his kneeht
q Prussian minister dissolve parlia
mcnt, Prussian Wrangle turn biz
cannon against the people ofhis owl
city, a Prussian government whip il
free cities and rob less powerful coun
tries, or q Prussian policeman abus
peaceful citizens. can entertain doub
that DESPOTISM is TRADITION
IAL, HEREDITARY, INHEREN'
and DEEP-ROOTED IN TIL
| PRUSSIAN NATURE. II is thi
nature which is now engaged in th
effort to domineer over the Who'll
continent Of Europe by force ofarms
| If the same nature has been trans
| planted, without any modification
to the soil Of America, and if it shall
continue to thrive and extend it
branches in tho ruling political part,
ofthe United States Government, aCh
dd res to assert that IL IS not A DAN
| GER WHICH TIL REATENS FREI
GOVERN MENT AT HOME?
Prussians never become Americans
- il would seem and if PrUSSian!
control the party lchich controls on
country, lCU not oar institutions uHi
mately stand in as much danger o.
PruSSiaa arrogance and Prussia
| tyranly, as those Of France today p
In view Of the tact that the Ger
mans, and especially those intelligen
| Germans from Prussia, are among tn,
warmest lovers Of free institutions
the most industrious, unassumiRe
and well-behaved Of our citizens W,
are unable to see any such danger a
the Times lifts its warning tnge
against, and the only "impendin!
danger" that we can discover in thi
connection Is, that the continued
utterance Of such vile calumnies, by
the organs Of Democratic opinion
will cost the Democracy a grea
many votes.--MddiSon Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.

New York, Oct. IA London
special says advices received there in
dicate that Holland and Belgium will
at once declare war against Prussia.
1t is reported that Austria will in
that event, interfere, and backed by
Russia, insist on peace.
BERLIN, Oct. l7.-Solssons capitul-
ated Sunday morning, and at three
o'clock in the afternoon the Grand
Duke OF Mecklenberk entered the
town at the head of his army. The
German losses throughout the siege
were trifiing. There were 4 200 pris-
oners and 1872 guns taken.
LONDON, Oct. 19..The expected
battle at Orleans has occurred. AZ
ter six hours defence of the city, the
French fled. They evacuated the
town SO precipatedly that they had
not time to blow up the bridge over
the Loire, which they had already
mined. Tho forces engaged were
about equal.
WAsnGN0roN, Oct. 49, Baror
Gerolt has received q dispatch from
Bismarck, dated yesterday at Yer
sailles, declaring to friendly power,
that the object OF German operations
in France are not for conquest, but tC
secure such q new boundary as is con
sidered indispensable to tho botteI
protection of Germany against futur,
invasions from France. II is added
that Germany feels no hostility to
wards France, and entertains sin
cere wish for its future welfare. 4
copy Of the dispatch has been com
municated to the Department 0
State.
VALENcIENNEs, Oct. l7.-Relota, al
attache of the foreign office, has jus
arrived here from Paris, and says tn
people arc calm. Politically, affair
arc unaltered. The Prussians now in
vesting the city are obliged to screel
themselves behind their powerful bat
tcries. The French fire il so ire
mendous that the plains are ALSO
lutely swept by it. The best gunner
in the world are collected in the Peri
Notifications. The marines ueve
miss their mark at 600 metres. Tn
Prussians are threatening an imme
date bombardment of Paris. This
impossible, for so long as the Frencl
forts outside are so well served n
enemy can approach near enough.
! The manufacture ofarms is actiyel,
| going on in Paris.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-10-25
The convention then procee,

JOhn votes.
ii. Is, COons........,............. ............
A w. Emery ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thomas Stephens .......,..,......,..".a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-10-27
Ir>.ivcIAL AND COMMERCIAL

WEDNESDAY,, Oct. 2G-P. M.-The railway >hOr,
market fus been moderately active IN volume OF
business, and fcyersh and unsettled In tore, In con
sequence of the dcrangemtnts in money Prices
curing he early part OF the duy we're nfm, but In
tie afternoon saggcd OIL closing at about the lowest
quotations touched. The movements Of tho clique
sim befnG The street, though no change in the tactics
WAS apJarcnty developed to-day The most active
stocks dealt In were Western Union Telegraph, IA.
cAc Mail Lake Shore, Ohio ard Mississippi North
Western preferred, st. Paul, and Wabash. There
was considerable business done at times in Read
Ing and the Vanderbilt shares the remainder OF the
list benc neglected.
The gold market has been quiet but firm having
recovered tho depression OF yesterday, aud the
price has ranged from NIX to ll9S on compare
lively limited sales. The higher range OF the price
wGs due principally TO the advanced quotation OF
foreign eIchhnge, though the lesa encouraging con.
ditOn Of conlin. na affairs partially contributed to
the result. Cash gold WAS easier, and rates ranged
from and v cent for carrying 20 nat and | ~ N
csnt Dor DAY fer borrowing The rsnAinls VI AUD
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-10-27

New York NfurItcts,

WEpSEsDAV. Oct % -%LolR AND MrN-fhe
market lrNcr aad active sales 1000 bh'.. AZ $50
Las Ch fer tuICrdnr western and 5t'C 81 iSf r. Tor
Shipping ,N'tss nom spting wheat aud t5lsctt9 foI
Mcdum to Olnicc tscis' "a flmiy nonrs. Sonth RI
u ur Wl5 active s.l-s 2GQ bbl. At t6ie@ $50 ior
chipping eKttas, and tGl5ss.s for the higher grade,
including 20 bnls. az 81 IS ~, nour. 81 80. Corn
sUNpgIKs Cotton vas duIl sd lower; mildlng M.
lands, 1874. Mhiskey nrn, ont quiet at Vie. Spirits
turpentnc changed, quiet, AZ eidc. Resins hcaNy
,farei O. sssstl. rvtrultul dull aud uns Vtcl; re
nucd, gsAfstS.c lAlow more active ~ Sggc.. Is IN
quality. frcLghts nrtn hut cull.
PEpvtsIoEs-Pork duh aId unchanged; salce $50
1ns. at Tor mess. $3.50 ior city mes and 81 for
city urme mess also $50 oh-.. November, a. ssi nsel
dan AZ flestis for PLAZA sna extra mess IieToe beet
At 60 Beef hams wcaSi sales 50 ohls. at SOsesS Cut
meats duh at n1@liAc Dressed hogs hrIner at 1876.
O1c. Lard dun and unchanged Ga es 100 tee nc n
matt hutchTs' AZ iiE4li.c; rb fkgs. at hGtGc. tuf
City and n to- 70 arrive II iiH, Tor western steam
but or an che-'r rather dull. EsSs SeSic
GRoCEGiRe Once very trul. out quiet; sace $50
bags no on private tcrilsi 40. lktti sc gold. Ri,c
du nj 5,a6!t. tor Porto lc3 grocery stock. Raw
sutars IN TAR deua q, and NsN strong Ilr to good
rcGunr, Patsl'c.; al 100 hhls At gAc. Tor Eurlsh
l. and, - 'ON tor to Ian. ana "a -. pcrtu
rico. kchrCd dun art noinnrl; iSRtr i1 Tor la -
GRAN" heat dn AID clofCi H.. lower sales 5000
hush not uiut la .e business don" lat tgrntng
az q Tor ola 80. tscin" O. Sc 81 > new srriug
cusns ~ 81 IS tlrNo. T. g. ~. tb0 for Choc amber
and 81 rSlN Tor NA;. Dan aal nominal
oats .te5dy lut que ~ sU5fo To- ono ami State
aui ga c. Tor OlQ, Corn lc lower anI active fa
'J,~ nu.h. At c i'r rolnd ,e!lo " ani a. o.. To-
" MtACu