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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-05-20

Ware frequently asked 10y letter for
Information concerning Bristol and
the country contiguous thereto. The
following inquiries are made by gem
tleman In Iowa and we append such
information as our space will permit.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-05-20

w. W. Davis end John Keys request tn
these goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
Loss Of the Cambria.

The steamer Cambria was lost at
sea Oct. 10Th, and thcre is but one
survivor of the wreck. A London
paper condenscs the narrative as fol-
lows
"The Cambria, after leaving New
York, Yves generally fortunate, not
withstandIng that unpleasant wealth
er prevailed most of the time till the
night Of Wednesday, October 10,
between 10 and II o'clock. The
Cambria was then under sail and
stcaming rapidly, and all was appar-
entity doing well, when she suddenly
struck on Mistrailine Island, ten
miles west Of Donegal, and thirty
west Of Londonderry. The vessel
instantly began to fill through the
large holes stove in her bottom, and
the fires were soon extinguished 1t
became evident that the steamer was
hopelessly situated, and all efforts
were therefore directed to saving the
lives Of the passengers who were
massed upon the deck. Four boats
crowded with passengers were
launched and put off from the sinking
steamer; Mcfarland entered one OF
these and he saw no more Of the ship
or the other boats. He thinks there
is no doubt that all the other boats
were swamped and that he is the
only survivor. Almost instantly
upon getting into the boat it capsized
and he lost consciousness. Upon
reviving he found himself in the sea,
but grasping the gunwae Of the boat,
which had righted, he succeeded in
getting in the beat q secoad time and
found therein the body of lady
dressed in black silk. Dir. Mozart
land was tossed about many hours,
when he was picked up by the Enter
prise, Capt. Gillespie, who cruised
about the scene of The disaster for
long time, IN hope Of saving lie anu
property. Mcfarland says at al
most the very time OF the disaster
the passengers and crow were con-
graduating themselves on the tenn
pestuous voyage being nearly ended,
and were rejoicing in the fact that in
one short hour more they would land |
at Neville. There were certainly |
$50 souls on board and perhaps more.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

LONDON, Nov. Seen. Garlbaldi
in an order OF the day, reproaches
the Republics for their failure to act
for mutual defence. The French
Republic, he says, is kept down by
the cash boxes Of her great bankers.
With her little finger she might have
kept Prim from Madrid, but she al
lowed him to slaughter the Spanish
nation. Referring to the United
States, the General says that one of
Washington's greatest family barely
permits the Republic to fling a word
of sympathy to the brave descend
ants of Lafayette. "rhou who first
proclaimed the emancipation of rae
es, classical land of liberty, home of
the exile, wilt thou abandon in this
struggle of giants thy sister nation.
.Who marched and will again march
at the van of human progress, in her
heroic struggle" He continues.
"France is in ruins, because her ar
my of braves was led by the stupid
est OF tyrants, but the nation is here.
1t has risen as ono man, and will
make the old Autocrat of Prussia
repent his inhuman butchery." The
order closes with an appeal to the
soldiers. declaring that their courage
is unquestioned, but that they want
GOODNESS and discipline, so indispen-
siblo in war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

Of these facts the British govern
ment which has all tho while been
closely scrutinizing the conduct Of
Russia is becoming very solicitors
for the restoration Of peace, before
the wealth and treasures Of India
arc wrostcd from her by this colossal
power Of Europe. Slowly but surely
Russia has been creeping toward
India. British possessions, and like
the greedy river constantly under
mining its banks until they crumble
and fall into her lap, this monster
power has for years been working
for this purpose. If the present war
continues very long the greatest suf-
ferer in the end will DO Great Brit
ain. Theirs has already offered to
yield consent TO Russia's designs on
Turkey if she will only aid France
in her present emergency, but know
ing that France can not oppose her
schemes, sho proposes to do as she
chooses, independent Of Thers,or of
any other French ambassador. The
moment that England enters the
arena, Ireland will raise the standard
Of revolt and no one can conjecture
what the end will be.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

LONDON, Nov. A Worlds spec.
ial says: Europe will find herself
taken aback within a week. The
new triumph of Bismark's genius has
achieved quite another direction than
that looked for. Be prepared for big
things close at hand. Some Bonapar-
tist scheme which Bismark's policy
has hidden beneath the armistic nego-
tiatons. The cessation Of hostilities
during twenty-five days gives such a
balance of military advantages to
France that Bismark could not have
granted such terms without secret
reasons.
The Pal Nal Gdzette to night SAYS
all information received confirms the
conclusion Of armistic and the accept
ance of its terms, including permits
sion that supplies Of food shall enter
Paris on certain conditions.
La Situation says aperson carrying
q carpet-sack of slender contents
presented himself to-day at the
French Consulate, demanding of NJ.
Fleury TO vacate his office in his favor
as representative of the Provisional
Government. Fleury refused, saying
the English Government had not vet
the would-be French Re-
public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
SheyiT'S SaIn-WilIiamS.

r,Ttrp az WtscoysIs Circuit Court of Grant
- County Of Grant. County, Wisconsin.
BENJAMIN 2. Felt plaintiff, Edward Williams de-.
PENDANT
nv virtue ola writ 81 execution issued out Of the
Crcuit court of Grant county, Wis., in favor Of Benz
min f. Felt pl andagainst Edward williams, def t, 70
me directed aud delivered and for want Of sufficient
goods and chattes the said defendant wherein TO levy
have by direction fpaintG attorney levied upon ~
the right title and interest which the said defendant
had on the 18th day Of August, 1870, or has since se
quired Ia and the following described real Estate
to-wit: East half of south-east quarter Of section
tweuty-nine (29) township number one ID north 81
range number one g. west Of the fourth principal
meridian Also the south half Of Southwest quarter
north quarter OF section twentynine 20) town
ship number ), north Of range mum her one ~,
west the fourth principal meridianal Of the above
described lands situated lying and being Ia the coun
" Of Grant and state OF Wisconsin. Which said real
estate viii the 2lst day Of December 1870 at 10
O'Clock in tho forenoon Of said day, offer for sale anu
will sell at public yendue to The nghost bidder Tor
cash. at the door Of the house, in tho yii
la 20 Of Lancaster, Grant county, Wis.
Said sale will be made to satisfy said judgment. costs
and costs Of sale. va. IL elise, Sheriff,
Grant county. Wis.
BARRIER CLEAENreON, pld y atty, 23w6
Dated Sheriff . office, Lancaster, Now, 1870.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
Estnfe of XYnndhnnse.

GTATE OF WISCONSIN,, InProbate, Grant Co. Court
- Grant County, November Term, 1870.
Present VIM. McG0EIGAL, Judge.
In the matter Of tho estate Of Lewiston woodhouse de
ceased.
on reading and filing the petition Of Aaron s. Os-
born, Of Grant county representing amosg other
things that on the 18th day OF December A. D. 1896
the said deceased contracted 70 convey to him, the
said petitioner, the premises described follows to-
wit: CONNIE ncing at the quarter post on the north
side Of section thrty,sx 36), in town five (5) north
of range five west In Grant county, thence east four
az chains and 80 links, thence south twenty (20
chains thence west four a. chains and 30 links theme
north twenty (20chains to the place OF beginning CON
tanning TSl00acres and claiming that he
the said petitioner, is entitled 10 conveyance of said
premises, and praying that James Wo0dhouse the ad
mihisrator OF said estate be authorized and directed
by decree Of this court, TO make and execute a con
veyance Of said premises to him. the said petitioner
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before tho
Judge Of this court at the Probate office at Lancaster
in said county. Tuesday the 10th day Of December
A. d. 1870, at o'clock in the afternoon OF said day
And ii is further ordered that notice OF said app-
cation and hearing be given to all persons interested in
said real estate by publishing copy Of this order for
six successive weeks prior to said day OF hearing IN
tho "Grant County Herald aweekly Newspaper printed
and published at Lancaster Ia said county.
By the Court MM. MOGONtGAb,
23w6 County Judge.
Dated Novcmber eth A. D. 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

The forthcoming annual report OF
Uunlted States Treasurer Spinner
contains some statements which most
interestingly illustrate the rciorma-
tion ana economy brought about by
the present national Administration.
1t shows that tho army has cost
Sl906O, l42 46 less in 1870 than il
cost in 1869.
1t shows that the Internal Revenue
Department has cost S12,6S2 405 less
ia 1870 than in 1869.
1t shows that the Treasury De-
partment has cost S4,015, S09.02 less
in 1870 than in 1869.
1t shows that The Interior Depart
ment has cost $3.50, 98166 less in
1870 than in 1869
1t shows that 1898, $50 less has
been paid in quarter salaries in 1870
than in 1869.
The total saving Of the year in
these divisions Of the expenditure OF
the Government, is $27, 159 $50 80.
On the other hand, the Navy De-
partment has cost 1858 1880 more
in 1870 than in 1869; the Treasury
Interior, SAT- ,665 08 moro; foreign
intercourse, 1897, 25304 more; and
customs, $914,605.17 more -making
81, 342, 992.79 Of increased expenses
to be deducted from the above saw
iugs, leaving $2t.8lG. 088.20 as the
net reduction Of The expenditures Of
the Government, other than in the
payment Of the national debt.
Toward the reduction Of tho pub
lie debt, Treasurer Spinner's state
ment shows that S135 sos, 005 10
more paid in 1870 than in 1869.
The receipts from Internal revenue
were S26,797 ,2921l greater in 1870
than in 1869. The receipts from Gus
toms were Sl4 SOP 294 on greater, and
thereceipts from miscellaneous sourc.
es were $,033, 37140 greater.
The comparison, or rather The
contrast, betW the two last fsca
years stands as follows: Increased
receipts, $48, 1868 32I; decreased ex.
penditures, 81 1912, 1872 total, $6,668,
38l, being clear gain by larger col
lections and reduced expenditures O
s68, 734, O2O.
General Spinner, in commenting
on these facts, says
In order to give clearer view t,
such persons as are not in the habi
of thinking Of money by millions G
dollars, Of the great saving that ha
been made to the Treasury OF tn
Unitod States in the last fiscal yea
over the one preceding it, the state
ment is here made that, after deduct
ing tifty-two Sundays and four lega
holidays from the 800 days-leavin.
300 executive days in the year
saving of SG8,734 020 was made tina
the average saving on the workin,
days of the fiscal year, that close,
with June 30, 1870, over those of tn
year preceding, was over 1924, a
per day, being over SIS, Eos per hour
over Sl53 minute, being more thai
equal to the extra dropping of So B
into the Golfers of the Treasury il
every second of time. These fact
sufficiently explain how the Admin
istration, by thorough action an
economical course, was enabled t
purchase so large an amount Of tn
: stocks Of the United States for tn
: sinking funds.
Did any Government in the worl
} ever make 50 satisfactory an exhibit
as this Of good work done in tn
way of reform and economy? If +
we should like to have the p&ralIt
cited to us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
Explosion at the Platteville Powder
Mills.

1t is reported on the street this
afternoon that an explosion took
place in one Of the buildings Of the
Plattevile Powder Mills about ten
o'clock last night. No lives were
lost. About 800 kegs Of powder were
destroyed, and the building with ma
chinery demolished. We have no
further particulars of the accident or
destruction Of property. These Mills
belong to the extensive company Of
Latin Il Go, and have suffered q sim
liar disaster on two different occasions
heretofore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

LONDON, Nov. 5.--The election in
Paris on the questson of maintaining
the powers of the government of Ma
tional Defense, has resulted in an
overwhelming majority in favor of
the government. Returns from the
city are nearly complete, with the
exception of three ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
The result is as follows:
In round numbers, ayes 442, 900, nays
10000; majority $4,000. Perfect
tranquility exists in Paris. Accord
ing to latest disptehes there has been
no military movements whatever
since Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

sn- The dome of the capitol at
Washington is one Of the largest in
the world, being one hundred and
seven feet in diameter at it's base. and
two hundred feet high. The architect
naturally thought SO large a mass
would be affected by the SUMS rays,
so that the expansion would be un-
equal, according as the sun shone on
the other side. TO ascertain the ex-
tent of the expansion, he extended a
wire within the dome from the TOD
to the bottom. and connected with it.
by a delicate mechanism, pencil
which drew on paper the line Of
movement. He expected quite reg
ular curve, as the opposite sides Of
the dome were affected by the daily
passage Of the sun. But he found
that it was not the sun, but the wind.
that had the most effect. The Amerj-
can journal IF Science contains the
copy of the figure drawn one windy
day, showing all the changes and
lulls OF the storm, and making a very
curious complicated figure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

Tours, Nov. 4.-Government has
p ublished q decree declaring that
whereas the country is in danger,
and it is tho duty of sill citizeus to
save her, it is decreed that all able
bodied men from 30 to 40 years old,
married or widowers with children.
shall be mobiiizod and organized by
the Projects, and placed at the dis-
position of the Minister Of war. The
organization must be termikatcd on
the 10Th Of November. All cxemp-
tons based upon qualifications of
supporter a family are abolished even
for those who have hitherto received
such exemption. The Republic
will provide for all families recogniz-
ed as necessitous by authorities duly
appointed for that purpose. The
Republic will adopt children OF those
who die in her survice.
1t is also decreed that each depart
ment within two months have as
many field batteries ready as it has
hundreds of thousands of inhabants
in the department. The projects are
with all requisite powers
to hasten the enforcement of this
clause of the decree, The first bat
terry in each department must be
ready within q month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
Sheriff Sale.-GullilOrd ct al.

S7AdTE o. WIsooNsIN, s. Circuit Court in and for
- Grant County. Grant Co., Wisconsin.
John Gulliford cS. Levi Guford, Jane Guford and
o. r. Wetmore
BY virtue Of judgment Of foreclosure ana order Of
sale in the above entitled action rendered and made on
the 10th day of September 1870, in the above
named court and by direction Of the plaintiff attorney
shall on the sth day Of November 1870 at o'clock
in the afternoon of that day at the front door of the
offer for sale, and will sell at public auction to tho
highest bidder for cash, the following described real
estate, to-wit The south half of the southwest
quarter OF section thrty-sx 1857 and the sonth half
OF the outhcast quarter OF section thirty five (35l all
IN town seven a. north Of range three 80 west in
Grant county, Wisconsin
Said sale viii be made to satisfy said Judgment ana
all costs
b. WoolLEY, PIN 5 atty, Boscobel Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

New York, Nov. , A cable spec
ial to the Tribune from London, the
Sd, says "A dispatch received
this morning by Laurier, fro m Tours
says an armistic will probably be
signed to-day, on the basis proposed
by Lord Granville. nomely-for a
Constituent Assembly to be called for
the 18th inst. The Tours delegation
do not approve ofan armistice, believ-
ing it to be a sure preliminary of
neace"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

rsa-SinGo President Grant was in
auguratoG the Sec'y Of the Treasury
has purchased, cancelled, and de-
strcyod ogo hundred and ffty-soven
million, two hundred and eighty-four
thousand, six hundred and fifty dol
lars in bonds bearing interest in coin.
This great reduction of the debt is
due to Republican economy. Before
these bonds were destroyed they
drew from the Treasury, every year,
50. 49,, O79 IN gold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

BRUssELs, Nov. Sit is stated
here that fresh disturbances have
broken out at Paris. Nord publishes
a letter from Bazaine giving the lie
to Gambetta's charges and insinua-
tions in his proclamation. The
Marshal Indignantly denies anv
treachery or treason or bargain with
the Bonapartists here, views causes
and effects, which made the surrender
inevitable after an unparalleled
siege and unremitted suffering,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
ON THE TRAMP.

aSa~One after another the religious
papers are giving their testimony
against putting on black as sign
Of mourning. The ittsburg United
Presbyterian says: A family will
shroud itself in black for years as an
expression Of sorrow Ior one Of it's
dead. That one may be in Heaven,
rejoicing with joy unspeakable,
while relatives on earth are moving
about in heavy and sombre garments,
making their lives as gloomy as they
can. There is no fitness in the thing
It's often a mere mockery of sorrow.
1t also objects to the practice on the
ground of it's expenses to the poor
Inder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
nv the Governor Of wIseonsln.

ii, mercy and loving kindness, God has bestowed
,,nmt~rless blessings upon as during the year soor
h. close. ,c..t.
Gratitude for these continued favors finds behttinf
,,rosson in the proper Observance Of day Of Public
Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise;
Therefore In accordance with long establishe'
usare l. Lncius FairchiId Governor OF the state o
WISCONSIN do recommend that Thursday, the Eau
day OF November next, be 30 observed ~ tho poo
SIS 81 this state. a.
Given nm dor my hand and the great seal Of IN
.t,te M the Capitol IN Madison, this twenty-siNt
AZ N October In tho year Of our Lord one THOUSAND
ill., s.. eight hundred and seventy. ,,,pct1rrp
I'm. BREEsE Secretary Of state
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

pA- The Wisconsin says an unusual
scene Of excitement was enacted in
st. Joseph's Church Tuesday, by a
carry man named John Rosenthal,
who strobe frantically zip the aisle,
bare-footed aud half clad, loaped over
the chanccl rail, and seized the Off
eating priest by the collar. Several
Of the worshippers in the front part
of the church instantly stepped for
ward and took the poor maniac away,
and order soon returned, when the
services Of All Saints Day were cor
tinued.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Tho Figaro of
this afternoon publishes version of
Napoleon's pnmphleton the campaign
OF 1870 and the causes which led to
the capituation at Sedan. The EN-
peIor recalls to mind his manifesto
issued just after the declaration Of
war, and the misgivings with which
no listened to the cry, con to Ber-
In lie says his plan was to mass
loO,OO0 men at Metz, 100, 900 at Stras-
bourg, and $4,000 at Chalons, and to
cross the Rhine near Haguenau with
large force in order TO separate
southern Germany from the Northern
confederation. lie hoped to win the
hrst great battle and secure an al
lance of Austria and Italy with
France, and in imposing neutrality
on bavaria, Baden and berg.
Inc defects in the French military
system and delay in bringing up men
ana material, defeated this plan. He
enumerates the difficulties encounter
Ell, but acquits the war office of
blame. The Germans having had
ample time to bring their forces into
the held, the French were outnumber-
cd and put on the defensive. A new
plan was necessary, involving q re-
treat on Chalons. This the Regency
unsupported as discouraging to the
pubhc, and the Emperor was urged
20 resume the offensive. Yielding his
convictions, McMahons advice and
plan were adopted. He alludos to
MS situation after he had given III
his command Of the army, and wher
his name and authority were ignored
at Paris, as exceedingly painful IL
acqulesced in the march for the relic
OF Metz, though conscious Of tn,
danger OF that enterprise lie DIES
crioes the operations and analyze
the battles which proceeded the sur
render Ut Sedan, and gives accounts
OF bis interviews with Bismarck anC
the King of Prussia.
Tho pamphlet closes with the de
claratlon that the German successes
are due to the superiority Of numbers
improved artillery, vigorous disci
pine, respect for authority, and th'
military and patriotic spirit Of th'
people, which absorbed all other in
terests and opinions. 1t censures thu
loose habits introduced by the African
war in which the French regular
troops had been engaged, which i
enumerates as q want of discipline
lack of cohesion, absence of order
careIessness Of bearing, and the ex
cess Of luggage carried by the infan
try. The efficiency Of the army wa
weakened, too, by the excuses of tn,
opposition in the Corps Legislatif anC
Of the Republican press, introducing
into it spirit Of criticism and insub
ordination
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-11-08

LONDON Nov. 1.-THE Cabinet was
in extraordinary session to-day. Earl
Grandvillo received 8 dispatch an
nouncing the acceptance by Trochu
ofan armistice on the terms proposed
Count Bismarck. The protocol of
the armistice was signed by Gen.
Trochu, Jules Favrc, Arago, Ferry,
GARNER, Pages, Pellotan, Picard and
Simon on the part Of the Provisional
Government, and by Count Bismarck
and Gen. Won Moltle on the part Of
the Germans.
The armistice commences on the
4th Of November and ends on the 28th.
A decree ordering elections will DO
issued to morrow. The Constitutions
al Assembly is convoked to meet on
the 10Th inst The conditions of the
armistice concerning the lombard
ment Of Paris are not stated in the
dispatch.
Bismarck, on the 30th ult., told the
World correspondent he was certain
the armistice would lead to q satisfac-
tory peace. The correspondent ask
ed, "Will any peace be satisfactory
without cession of territory 2" Bis
marck replied. "No. THE CORES
pendent then asked, "Will the French
people support the Government
which consents TO a cession OF terri
tory ?" Bismarck only replied by
his peculiar smile.