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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

Some of General Hancock
friends, it is said, met in Washington
recently, nd'subscribed 81, 900 each
to aid in his election to the Presiden
cy, intending to raise the sum OF
$1,000 if need be.
The La Crosse Leader says: Al
the Democratic platforms say to the
people, "Listen to our complaints.
All the Republican platforms say
"Look at our record" One party
lives on its promises the other at its
performances. The Democrats re.
member only what is going to hap.
pen.
The State Journal saws: Seven.
teen years ago, to-day, July 18th
the people assembled in mass conven.
ton here, and organized the Repub-
lican party, whose grand achieve.
ments in the cause of humanity, pro.
gress and good government, have ex-
colled the expectation of the most
enthusiastic participants in the first
convention.
The editor of Harper's Weekly, in
reviewing Gen. Grants Administra.
ton, says awe do not forget the
deep Republican discomfort with the
administration of Mr.. Lincoln in the
middle and towards the close of bis
first term and we believe Of Gen
Grants, as Of Mr.. Lincoln's. that il
will Justify itself more and more to q
reasonable investigation"
The St Paul Press says that
every Republican State Convention
held this year, thus far, has cordially
endorsed President Grants admins
tration, and in the absence of any
prominent Republican candidate for
succession, his denomination seems
now to be nearly foregone conclu-
sion, Mr.. Greely's zone term prin-
ciple," put out as feeler, has met
with no encouraging response.
Hon. James r. Doolittle, former.
ly United States Senator from Wis.
consin, and now residing and practic.
ing law in Chicago, is looming up as
Democratic candidate for President
next year. The Memphis Appeol
the Augusta (Me.) Standard, Cairo
(Ill) Bulletin, Racine (Wis.) Argus
Mound City Journal, and several 9th
err Democratic papers East, West
North and South have declared fol
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
State News.

Harvest hands are receiving
from $3.50 to $500 per day through
out the State.
There are 229 breweries in the
State of Wisconsin. There are only
two other States that exceed this
number, New York and Pennsylvan-
in.
The arrangements are about
completed for the Wisconsin State
Turner Festival, which is TO come
off at Oshkosh on the 9th and 28th
of August
The Northern Wisconsin Fair
will be held at Oshkosh the first
week in October. Gen Logan has
been invited to deliver the annual
address.
"A son of A. H. Noodle, who
lives few miles east of Monroe,
while throwing ball, one day last
week, broke the bone above the ell
bow Of his right arm completely in
two.
The Mineral Point Democrat says
it is inclined to think that the Him
OILS Central Railroad Company will
ere long run their cars from Cairo to
Tomah, whether Iowa County helps
or binders.
At O recent meeting in Shulls>
burg $50, 900 were raised by individ-
ual subscriptions to aid in building a
road from Monroe Uid Shullsburg to
Dubuque. The people will vote on
a proposition soon to raise SIS, 900
more by taxation for the same pur-
pose
"A preacher in the town of Wau-
shara, hrs been discharged for being
personal to his hearers He said, "If
you should take a barrel and fill it
with Holy Ghost, another and fill it
with whiskey, and call this congre-
CATION up, and let you take your
choice, the whiskey would be gone
first"
The Mauston Star in speaking of
potatoe bugs says: "Where do they
go to, and how do they come back
As lady in this village, on Tuesday
last, was pairing mess Of potatoes,
of last years growth, she cut one
open, it being too large to cook
whole. The potatoe was hollow, as
many peach>blow potatoes are, and
in that hollow she foun d full grown
and apparently well fed potato bug
Except the hollow tho potato was
sound, and there was no possible
road into or out of it.
The Madison Democrat, in the
course of an able and timely article
on the state university says: "There
is no state university, east or west,
which in view of the circumstances
under which it has labored, and OF
tho time during which it has been in
operation, has done nobler and bet.
ter work than our own. There is no
university in the west to day that
stands herequal, with the sole ex-
ception of that of Michigan. Aud
why this exception? The policy OF
that state towards her university
has always been open, generous,
magnanimous; the policy of this, till
very lately at least, has been nigg ard
| lv, cramped and crippled"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Fifth Wisconsin Reunion.

After consideration and CORES
pondence, by the Executive Commit
tee of the Fifth Wisconsin Regiment
al Association, it has been determin-
ed to hold a reunion of all the surviv-
ors of said regiment at Fond du Lac,
on Wednesday, the 9th of Septem Der
next.
This being the first reunion since
the final discharge of the regiment,
we hope every man who served un-
der its glorious colors will rally
around them again on this occasion
Arrangements for half fare on the
railroad will be made, and the Fond
du Lac boys promise a generous re-
ception, Capt. Wyman and Lieut..
Marcoe being q committee for that
purpose.
Addresses may be expected from
MAJOR Enoch Totten. now of Wash
lngton, and Col. j. Bull, and others.
7. 4 BELDING. Secretary AN-'' i'ss'1sn''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

CONVENTIONS A republican Coun-
ty Convention is called at Lancaster,
on Saturday, August Goth, TO elect
two delegates to represent the Six
teenth Senatorial District in the
State Convention, TO be held at Mad
ison, August Both. The County Con-
vention will consist of five delegates
from each Assembly District, to be
selected at the Assembly Conven-
tons.
Agreeable to the suggestion of
the County Central Committee, a
convention of the electors of the
Second Assembly District, composed
of the towns of Clifton, EIlenboro,
Lima, Liberty, Lancaster and Potosi,
has been called to meet at Lancaster
on Wednesday, August ODD. Two
delegates will be elected to attend
the State Convention, and five to
attend the County Convention on
the Saturday following. Town
caucuses to be held on Saturday,
August 10Th. See the calls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Turn Out to the Fairs.

The Western Rural says: GAS there
has been quite a revival of interest
in sheep husbandry, which is undoubt-
edly to be followed by an increased
inquiry for good breeding animals of
both sexes, and all breeds, we hope
to have large attendance at the
State and local fairs the coming Fall.
Good premiums are offered by near
ly, or quite, all of them. But outside
and above the securing of these is
the advantage TO the farmer of seeing
and being seen. Let wool-growers
revive their nearly neglected local
associations, and infuse more vigor
and interest into their State organ
lzations. for there's plenty of work
to be done in the immediate future.
Wool is going up, steadily but sure
ly. The demand for good sheep is
daily increasing, and the day of re-
ward for those who have "stuck to
the sheep" through sunshine and
shadow, is near at hand"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

Assembly DIsTRICTs.-As our read
ers are aware the last legislature re-
districted the State, which knock ed
into pi the Assembly Districts in this
county, the reconstruction leaving us
one less district and the boundaries
and numbers of each changed, and
probably lsgislating out of office the
old Assembly District Committees.
Nevertheless where a majority Of the
committee remain in the district thew
can properly act in the matter of call.
ing conventions. Let the old com.
mitteemen in each of the following
districts issue call at once for con-
ventions as suggested in the notice
of the State Central Committee
The Assembly Districts of Grant
county were constituted as follows
Isl Dstrict-The towns of Harrison, Hazel
Green, Jamestown, Paris, Plattevlle and
Smelser.
"a Distrct-Thc towns Of Clifton, Ellen
boro, Lancaster, Liberty, Lima and Potosi
81 Dstrict-The towns Of Blue River, Bos =
cobel, Fennimore, Hickory Grove, Marion,
Mount Hope, Muscoda, Waterstown, Wing
willie and Woodman.
Ath District-The towns Of Beetown Bloom :
ington, Cassville, Glen Haven, Little Grant,
Mllyille, Patch Grove, Waterloo and Wya-
tuSing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

The Belgian Monitem gives some
details of the prospect Of the APP
preaching harvest in the corn grow
ing countries of Europe. In Prussia,
the prospects are unfavorable much
of tho autumn sowings have perish
ed and those of the spring are suf-
fering from want of warm sun in
Saxony, the appearance is better. as
the crops are thick and healthy ; in
Russia, the yield is expected to be a
good average, and very large guam
tity of last years stock still remains
unsupported at Odessa in Roumania.
Bulgaria and Bessarbia, the aspect is
most favorable, and in Hungary, an
abundant harvest is expected /; in
France, large portion Of the winter
corn is lost, and the fields have had
to be resown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
A Now Pc stal Treaty.

The new Postal Treaty between
this country and Great Britain has
been concluded, and only awaits the
signature of the President Of the
United States, the British authorities
already having affixed their sigma
lures, Under its provisions, money
orders Of $50 or less, American cur
rency, or flO sterling, or less, may
be obtained on England, Ireland and
Scotland, in the post Offices of the
United States, and on any portion
of the United States in the post of
fees of the United Kingdom. The
treaty goes into effect on the first of
October next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

ENGLAND ADvANcING.-Step by
step is the spirit of republican equal
ity being introduced in England A
decided saceess for republication
in that country was achieved on
Thursday last. The House of Lor DIS
having rejected the bill, which had
passed the House of Commons, for
abolition of the abominable system
50 long in vogue there, By which the
sons Of the wealthy and the aristo-
cratic were enabled to purchase army
officers commissions, to the disad-
vantage Of regular soldiers who mer-
tied promotion, the Queen, by advice
Of the Ministry, exercised her royal
prerogative by cancelling the war.
rant by which the system in question
had become legalized, thus abolishing
it. The Lords and their arstocratic
supporters are thus deprived of a very
questionable privilege, and hereafter
the common soldier may aspire to
the possession of an officers com mis-
sion by actual merit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Republican Union County Convention,
Grant County,

To the end that Grant County may DO fully repre-
sented Ia the Republican Union State Convention, APP
pointed be held at Madison, on he 30th day Of An
gust next. for the nomination Of State officers, a
County Convention IL hereby called TO be held at the
Court House. in Lancaster, Wis., on Saturday the goth
DAY Of August, 1871 at the hour Of one o'clock, NJ
Of said day. for the purpose o. selecting too deegdtes
10 represent the 10th Senatorial District at said State
Convention.
such County Convention will be composed OF TWEEN
~ delegates-hve delegates from each Assembly
District, under the apportioRment. In the alb
aence Of calls by the proper Assembly and town com
mttoos tho County Central Committee hereby recon-
mend that Town Conventions be held according to
usual custom 10 place and representation on the
18th day OF August 1871, and at Assembly District
Conventions be held also on Oh, 23d Of August 1871
Tor eoctlng county delegates we'll as delegates 70
tho State Convention.
W. r. Dew gY Chairman,
and Meade Of Com. from 81 Dist.
NJ p. RINLLAUB, Member from LIST Dist.
W. W. FIELD, Member from 4th District.
A. A. BENNETT, Member from 9th Dist.
b alsd this 10th day July, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Irish Indignation Meeting.

At an Indignation meeting of Irish
Americans in the 10Th ward, on
Thursday night last, Stephen Meany
in a speech said: GLOW can we
avenge the blood Of men which has
been shed How are we to secure
proper protection in this country for
men of our own race?
Shall Orangemen and know-noth-
ingism rule this city Never, new
err" said the speaker, "shall the
scenes of Wednesday last be permit
ted again" When he saw the dead
on Wednesday his blood curdled an
his soul o. and he prayed God that
he would live to see the day when
the act would be avenged. (Cheers.)
1t was hard to see armed ruffiaDs
striking down innocent men and wo-
men for looking upon foolish Orange
men. Women had been made wild
ows and children orphans for the ca
price Of one man in Albany, who
came to New York to revoke the
humane order of the mayor.
A voice-"Hang him on lamp
post"
Meany-"No, no, my friends.
pledge myself that every drop of
blood shed on that day shall be le-
gally avenged, if there be. law in
New York. Never again shall such
an occurrence be permitted in New
York. Never again shall organized
ruffians be allowed to insult the Irish
citizens who fought to uphold the
constitution Of the United States.
(Cheers.) The Legislature must
prohibit such professions in the fu>
ture."
He said a prospectus would soon
be issued in Williamsburg, to obtain
names of native-born Americans, to
organize an order to be called the
United Sons of America" 1t can
not do less than the English House
of Commons, which prohibits Orange
professions in Ireland. When was
an Orangeman found fighting the
battles of the Union? Hibernians
and ICatholics kept aloof from the
parade that day. If they had not
done so, there would have been q
different story to tell. If the law
does not vindicate them, | may say
something else TO you at another
time. Governor Hoffman should
never receive the votes of Irishmen :;
never, never
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
usn Mis. I,yd;a ( IN

sea. Mis-. Lydia s. Hail, a clerk in
the Treasury Department at Wash
ington, is studying law, and intends
to practice Mt the bar in Washington
two ears from now. Youth will
not be urged against her admission
for she will then be "A years Old
There are eight pin factories in
the United States, if we may pin our
faith to the report of statistical
periodical. They produce 6,72O,OOO,-
600 pins.
~ he British War Office has in
creased the standard height Of re-
crnlts 70 five feet FIVE inches.
The wars of England for the last
two centuries have costs seven thous-
and millions of dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

sgAll the Irish weeklies-includ.
ing the Irish Ctizen, Irish Democrat
Irish World, Freeman's Journal. Ne,
.tropolitan Record, and the New York
Tatlet-had last week savage assaults
on Governor Hoffman. Several of
them are dressed in mourning for their
countrymen, who, they say, were
murdered by Hoffman. They pour
out upon him the most violent abuse.
and demand that he be tried by a
Jury of his peers for murder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

STATE OF Wisconsin, Circuit Court in and for
- Grant County, Grant County.
Mary J. Wilson. plain tiff, A. J. Wilson, defendant
The State Of Wisconsin 10 The defeadant here named
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the
complaint in this action which is flied with the Gle
of the Circuit Court for the county OF Grant, %,
and 10 copy of your answer to
said complaint on the subscriber, at his Office
in the village Of Boscobel Grant county, Wiscon-
sin. within twenty days after the service here
Of exclusive of the day such service and If you fail
TO the said complaint within the time esaid
the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
GEORGE G. HAZELT0N,
Plaintiffs Attorney Boscobel, Wis.
Dated July, 1871. Sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

n@- From the tone of the press in
most of the states the effect of the
new departure has been to disorgan-
ize the democratic party. At no
time since the war has there been so
little harmony in that party as at
present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

sag German, Dutch and Austrian
bankers have sailed from Europe to
the United States, for the purpose OF
making an examination of the work
and financial prospects of the North.
ern Pacific Railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

sa~A New York telegram states
that some of the Orange lodges have
nearly doubled their membership
since the New York riot. The same
may be said of the Hibernian or anti.
Orange societies, all of which are
growing rapidly in consequence of
the excitement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

aoA- Phoebe Carey is at New, ort,
lying III at her boarding-house. aud
with little prospect of recovery.
She Is unable to see any one, and
suffers greatly. Until the death of
her sister Alice, Phoebe was ROBUST
and healthy beyond the average of
her sex
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Republican Union State Convention.
Rooms Republican State Central Committee,
Madison July 8. 1871

Rooms Republican State Central Committee,
Madison, July 5, 1871.
A state Convention OF delegates representing the
Republican Union party Of Wisconsin Is hereby called
to meet at the Capital, in Madison, at IL M
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1871,
for the purpose OF nominating candidates for State
officers 10 be elected at the next general election and
20 transact such other business rs may be deemed
appropriate.
Bach Senate and Assembly District win be entitled
20 TWO delegates in the Convention.
L w KEYES, Chairman, Madison.
O WINKLER, Milwaukee.
FRANK LELAND, Elkhorn.
q w HAZEbT0N, Columbus.
JOHN r BENNETT, GAINESVILLE.
O ID THOMAS, Prairie du Chen.
HENRY KLEfMPELL, Sank City.
JAMES COLEMAN, Fon du Lac.
A SCOTT SLOAN, Beaver Dam.
A GUEsNIER, Green Bay.
q IL GLE Wauehara.
@ M WOODWARD, Lacrosse.
II b. PHILLE0, Grand Rapids.
wisconsin Republican State Central oomit tee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

of which will be scarcely felt BY the
people, ere always beneficial. Such
we conceive the grand jury to be. an
antiquatcd institution, more honored
for its age than its usefulness Re-
quteScdt IN pace - OSHKOSH Northeast.
ern
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.-The Fairs
held by tho st. Louis Agricultural
and Mechanical Association stand
first in the class for attendance and
receipts. That for this year will be
held October 2-7. Premiums to the
amount of $4,000 are offered, be.
sides $4,000 offered by the merch-
ants of st. Louis in premiums on cot
ton. Competition is invited from all
parts of the country and no entry fee
is charged. The Pork Packers and
Provision Dealers of st. Louis offer
1850 dollars in special premiums on
swine. Meetings for discussions viii
be held in building or the grounds
during the Fair. A well selected
list of subjects for discussion - an
nounced. Address the Secretary of
the Association, G.. q Kalb, of st.
Louis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

EF'Tad' Il ncoln is dead. Thorn
as, youngest son of the late Abra.
ham Lincoln, died in Chicago on the
morning of Saturday, July 10, aged
eighteen years. He was a young
man Of great promise, and evidently
inherited much of the ability of his
father. His remains were taken to
Springfield, ILL.,, and buried beside
those of his father and his brother
Willie, Misfortune has made heavy
work with the Lincoln family ever
since that fatal night in April, 1865
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

sa~ Nine men were brought before
United States Commissioner Beatty
of Louisville, on Friday, CHARGED
with being concerned in the recent
Ku-Klux outrages near Fitchburr
Estill county, in which one man was
killed and several wounded, all of the
Ku-Klux party. The prisoners were
held in one thousand dollars bail to
answer at the October term of the
federal court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

nN-President Grant has direct cd
a rigid enforcement of the bill passed
for the suppression of outragcs in
the South.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
n@- There is nothing sacred in this
age of slang verses. Think of Balti
more poet daring to write the Death
of Cleopatra after this fashion

"she got little bison snake,
And hid it In her gown;
1t gave its little tan shake.
And did her job up brown
She tumbled down upon her bed
Where she was wont TO lie
Removed her chignon from her head,
And followed Antony.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Second Assembly District Convention.

The electors Of the Second Assembly District will
held a convention at LANCASTER
Wednesday, August 23d next,
at 1 o'clock p. NJ 90 elect Two delegates 10 attend
the State Convention at Madison, August 30th, and
also 10 elect I'VE delegates attend the County Con-
ventiOn at Lancastor on Saturday, August Goth
Towns will be entitled 20 delegate for every so
votes or fraction % polod at helast Presidential
election as follows Clifton 3, Elenboro 8, Lancaster
w. Lima g. Liberty 2, and Potos 10. II is recommend.
"a be held 20 elect such delegates
az tho usual place OF holding elections 10 the several
towns on Saturday, August 10th, at O'Clock H.
q W. RYLAND, Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

have for rent two front in the second story
of Nathan & WoosteRholmes brick block Suitable
for ofices), fronting Maple street.
JACOB NATHAN.
Lancaster, July 18TH 1871 Stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
FRANK S. QUINCY,
~ - ~
WISCONSIN,
LANCASTER

AGENT
For the sale of tho celebrated PATENT WHITE WIRE
CLOTHES LINES, (seven strand) warranted TO never
rust or iDjure the clothes in any way Best and
cheapest line in the world price only cents per
foot, manufactured by the Hudson River Wire Mil
Co New 1oIE. Sw2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
Commissioners, Notice-Hamlet.

GTATE OF Wisconsin IN Probate, Grant Couaty
- County of Grant. court.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed by
VIM. McGonigal, County Judge. commissioners to re-
ceive examine and adjust ali claims and demands Of
all persons against said deceased aud months from
and after the 9th day of june 1871 having been al
lowed and limited for creditors to present their claims
TO for examination and allowance and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto do hereby give notice TO
all persons concerned, thai ne will attend to our du
ties such commissions the Office OF L. j Wooey
Esq, in Boscobel the 9th days of August and Dc.
cember, A. d. 1871, from nine clock a. M till four
O'Clock p. m, each Of said days.
l.. j. W00LLEY
BENZ. M. COATES,
s. #. WATKINS,
BOscobel. Juiy 10. 1871 SwI Commissioners
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25
HONEST W0Rk &L0TS nE IT
State Normal School,
PLATTEvILLE, WIS.
FALL TERM WILL COMMENCE SEPTEMBER &.
AND CONTINUE l6 WEEKS

v
An Institute Course of six weeks will be held I'm con-
necton with the hool at the opening of the term
Its especial design is to prepare teachers for their
work in the district schools, and il will consist of
rapid review of the various subjects taught in our
common schools with lectures upon the best methods
OF teaching he also lectures upon the organiza.
ton, classification and government Of schools and the
school law
No appointment is rsquired-tuition will be free,
and 1t hoped that the teachers of Grant and adon-
ing counties especially, will avail themselves of this
opportunity to make preparation for their winters
work.
The Superintendents of these counties are expected
to assist in conducting the exercises of the Institute
and the examination at its close.
Sw4 Il A. CHARLTON President.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-25

nay- Minister Washbnrne will not
visit his home this season.