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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
Meeting of the Davidson County
Finance Committee.

The Finance Commit tee Of the county
met at the Courthouse yesterday at 10
A. NJ, Justice Claiborne in the chair, j. @.
Wands, Secretary
The Committee met for the purpose Of
receiving and considering petitions from
tax payers relative to unjust assessments
or incorrect enlistments- Reference was
made to the Code, Article VII, sections
$50 to 500; also, to section 1913, which
provide for redress in case of over assess
ment. Several petitions were submitted
for examination which, under the present
law could not be allowed.
1t was ordered that the Tax Assessor OF
the First District, together with tax col
Iectors, furnish this COMMITTEES with the
names of all parties vino have been wrong
fully assessed or listed. and report the
same at the meeting on Feb. 20.
1t was further ordered that the Judge
be requested to notify all Assessors that
the laws 10 the Code governing their &C
ton will be rigidly enforced IN every IN
stance.
The Committee then adjourned till next
Thursday, the 18th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
he Chamber adjourned to-day.

The Memphis Appeal of the 18Th inst.
says: A new paper, it was announced
yesterday on Change, will at once be es-
tablished here. Its conductor, it was
said, will be a well-known newspaper
man of Jefferson street. One side of the
paper will be German and the other
French. 1t will go for Bismarck on one
side, and for Trochu on the other. Its
main purpose is to set the Board of Trade
firmly on its legs, and, appealing to the
literary tastes of our people, will doubt
less accomplish all its benefcent aims.
With mute amazement, merchants on
Char &c listened to the above announce
ment, made by vigorous thinker and ell
oquent speaker, who deals in vines and
bitters that are not yinous.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
IN THE PROVINCES.
LOngWY INVESTED.

LOngwy Invested.
LONDON, JAN. 1.-THE investment of
Longwy is completed.
The Germans on the 18th dispersed
1000 Gardes of Mobile near Langres.
De Chaussey still Retreating.
The German loss in the battles with De
Chaussey are officially stated at 1T off
GERS and s, 209 men killed and wounded,
with twenty-five thousand wounded
LONDON, Jan. II, 10 P. MA dispatch
from Versailles says the French under De
Chaussey are retreating from Lsvaille.
The Germans are in full pursuit and have
already passed the town of VOICE sixteen
miles east of Lavaille. Two thousand
additional prisoners have been taken.
At,ncon was occupied by the Germans
on the night on the 10th.
Reinfafcements Cut Off.
A force of $4,000 men, who left Cher.
bourg to reinforce the Army of the Loire,
failed to join it, the railway to Alencor
having been cut by the enemy.
Prussian DoIngs near Havre.
HAYRE, Jan 1S.-A small French force
was attacked yesterday near St. Domain
by the Prussians, and the village shelled.
The enemy was repulsed with considera
BILE loss.
The Uhlans entered Baltic and levied q
contribution of 100000. The money
not being forthcoming, the invaders seizsd
the Mayor and:chief citizens and carried
them off as hostages..for its payment.
Three Days Fight Somewhere.
A German dispatch dated Brevillurs
II, reports Gen. Kettler occupied the
towns of Frazier and Cheubeur, taking
the latter by surprise with 800 prisoners.
The French afterwards made sharp
attacks On Chsgny Betencourt and Frazier.
Kettler msintained his position. The
fighting continued through three days,
during which the Germans lost LOO
men.
french Brig Captured.
A French brig with cargo of proVis-
ions was captured off Bordeaux by the
German. frigate August.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
ITALY.
What Does 1t Meant

FLORENCE, Jan. 17.-Count Arrivabeur
to-day laid on the Presidents desk in the
Chamber, an interrogation addressed to
the Foreign Minister, asking if the Ital-
ian Government had preoccupied itself
with the new phase the war has entered,
and whether it intends to interfere in con
junction with the neutral powers to put
an end to the war.
The Chamber adjourned to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
SOUTH CAROLINA,
Gov. Scott.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 19.-The News pub
fishes letter from Gov. Scott, pronounc-
ing wholly false the allegations of Hog
gett, Kerrigsn and others in the New
York Sun that they were offered brides
by him to assassinste certain citizens of
South Carolina The Governors letter is
corroborated by statements of officials
who were present at the interviews with
the accusers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

1t is reported that the Russian Budget
is very satisfactory. Deficit amounts
only five million rubles, although the
military expenditures are increased TO-
100000.
Additional cases of assassination of
policemen in Ireland are reported.
The Minnesota Legislature yesterday
elected Hon. VIM. Window to the United
States Senate, long term, and Hon. o. P.
Stearnes, short term. Both Republicans.
D. G. Rugg has been nominated for
Postmaster of Huntsville, Ala.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

The Williamson Journal of the 10Th
instant says: "We learn from our ex-
changes that Col. Lewis G. Wagner,
formerly a well known citizen of this
county, and at present Circuit Court Clerk
of Perry county, has been indicted in the
Federal Court at Memphis for holding
Office contrary to the amended Constitu-
ton"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
N7urderOus Lunattc.
NEBR ASKA.


CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The Legislature of
Nebraska yesterday elected w. p. Hitch
cock United States Senator. The entire
Democratic vote and all the Republicans
elected, on boiling OF Independent ticket,
was given to Hitchcock as the anti -Ad-
minisIration candidate,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
THE WAR .
Roper tedYictOryOf BOurbaki
And Siege of BelfOrt Raised
The London Conference Meets
And Adjourns till the 24th
Unyielding Attitude of Russia
PARIS.

A Lull.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE bombardment
of Paris ceased to-day.
Bismarck Recovering.
LONDON, Jan. 18.-A special dispatch
to the London Times, dated Versailles
18th, says Bismarck has been i'll, but has
partially recovered. The bombardment
of Paris proceeds slowly. The Germans
systematically avoid iring on public
buildings. A flag of truce was sent into
the city with news and letters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
NORTH CAROLINA.

More observation-disclosures Trains
Guarded.
WILMINGTON, Jan. I9.-The commander
of Federal troops in Robson county has
telegraphed to Washington for more
troops, the small number now in the
county being unable to cope with the out
laws. AS measure of precaution, a
squad of soldiers accompany each train
on the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruther-
ford Railroad. 1t is conceded that little
can be done toward the capture of the
outlaws without large force.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
LUXEMBOURG.
Prussia Doesn,t want m.

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The King of Prus.
81 5, in a letter to Prince Henry, of Lux
elnbourg, councils him to be prudent and
cautious, and asserts that Prussia never
intended to attack the independence of
Luxembourg.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
HOUsE OE REPRESENTATIVE


THURSDAY, Jan. 19.-The House was
called to order at 10 o'clock by Speaker
Perkins, and quorum present.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Rhea-A resolution granting
the use of the hall of the House of Rep
resentatIVes to the foreign citizens of the
State of Tennessee for the purpose of
holding an immigration meeting. Adopted.
By MIR. McElwee-A bill to amend the
exemption laws by exemp ting wages to
the amount of $75 from punishment
By Mr. McClary-A resolution asking
for the appointment of committee to
inquire into lost bill.
By Mr. Ragan-A bill to authorize the
voters of the county of Cooke to vote on
proposition to change the county site.
By Mr.. Knight-A bill for the benefit
of Herndon Green.
By Mr.. Slack-A bill to increase the
tax on privileges.
By Mr.. Tucker-A bill to amend the
act TO provide for the appointment of
Public Administrator.
By Mr.. Caldwell A bill to authorize
the Comptroller to take charge of the
| Dnilh VI 1CllhOooSOs
By Nh. McBath-A bill in relation to
partnerships.
By Mr.. McBath-A bill relative to
| jurors.
| By Mr.. James, of Hamilton-A bill to
amend the act for the reorganization of
the public schools.
By Mr.. James, of Hamilton-A bill to
establish q new county out of portions of
Hamilton and Bradley counties.
| By Mr.. Smith-A bill to confer crimi-
nal jurisdiction upon the County Court Of
Washington county.
Mr.. Rhea introduced the following:
Resolved, by the House of Represen-
tatives, That the Committee on the PEN
itentiary be directed to request confer
ence with committee representing the
Mechanics and Manufacturers Associa-
ton, and the directors of the penitentia-
ry, with view of trying to get up such
law as will enable the directory to so
manage the labor of the penitentiary as
to come as little as possible in conflict
with private enterprise.
Rejected by very decided majority,
which would lead to the inference that
the present Assembly is not favorable to
any change in the management of the
peniteDtiary.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To change the line between the coun-
ties of Hawkins and Hamilton. Passed.
STATE REVENUE.
State bill to provide revenue for the
State, was passed on its third reading by
ayes 43, just the constitutional number.
The bill as amended and passed by the
House assesses tax of six mills on the
dollar of taxable property. Merchants
are taxed license equal to the ad valorem
tax now paid. Travelling and local insur.
ance companies are taxed twenty-five dol.
lars to the State and ten dollars for each
county in which they do business. Rail
roads and all other Incorporated com.
panies are taxed six mills on the dollar OF
their net earnings; and commercial drum.
mers, whether selling by sample or other.
wise, are taxed fifty dollars to the State,
and counties are authorized to assess an
additional tax of ten dollars each.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
To amend the act to lay off the State
into Judicial Circuits Passed.
To amend the act to provide for the
sale of delinquent railroads. Passed.
To allow Attorney generals additional
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
MISSOURI.
Blair 20 be Banquetted.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ia grand banquet
will be given Gen. Blair on next Saturday
night. All the State officers and mem
bers of both house of the Legislature
have been invited and most of them will
be present. Gen. Blair leaves for Wash
ton next Sunday night.
VirgInia's Indiscretion.
A concurrent resolution expressing
regret that the Senate of Virginia refused
to purchase the portrait of Gen. Thomas
after ordering one of Gen. Lee, thus dis
eliminating in favor of the country's enc
mics against its defenders, was tabled in
the House to-day by vote of Y to AZ.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
NEW YORK.
The Navy Active.

New YORK, Jan. 19.-There is consid-
cradle activity in the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, preparing ships for sea.
1t is rumOred that Admiral Rowan will
be sent in command of the European
squadron.
A HurderOus Lunatfc.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, Jan. l9.-The
widow of the late DR.. Wayland, in Steu-
ben county, this morning, shot produce
dealer named VIM. II. Lewis, killing him
instantly. She also shot her brother
named Warren Northrop, who will also
probably die. The woman is probably
insane
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

The number of money orders issued at
the Gallatin postof1ce in 1870, was ,11S,
for 500, 3SS.57; an average of $2l.3O
each. There was paid on orders "a, l a.
Is.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
BELFORT.
The Fight Renewed Tuesday.

The Fight Renewed Tuesday.
LONDON, Jan. 19.-VOn Werder main
tanned his position against the renewed
attacks of the French army of the East,
The German less is comparatively small.
A dispatch dated Pruntlest II, reports
renewed fighting to-day along the whole
line.
BOurbaIki Victorious.
LONDON, Jan. III is believed Gen.
Bourbah has gained victory and raised
the siege at Belfert.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
INDIANA.

A Drunkard Frozen to Death.
EVANSVILLE Jan. 10. = A Journal
special says that VIM. Bishop was frozen
to death and VIM. Turner drowned, near
Mt. Vernon, last night; cause, drunk
eness.
Murder and suicide.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. ia man named
Jos. Bonser, few miles east of this city,
shot and dangerously wounded man
named Klausser and afterwards shot and
killed himself.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

The Lebanon Herald of the 18th inst.
is responsible for the following; 'There
is a young lady living near Laguardo, in
this county, who, during the Christmas
holidays, walked three miles to attend a
ball, danced all night walked back home,
got breakfast, dinner for a family of
twelve, did two weeks washing, MIXED
four cows, made calico dress, rejected
an offer of marriage and read through
the current number of the Lebanon
HerGLd-all in twenty-four hours. Any
young man, of irreproschsble character,
who means business, will be furnished
with the young lady's name, on applics-
tiOnlat this office"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

There is a gentleman in Knoxville who
uses twenty dollsg gold piece as paper
weight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
Opinion of Austrian DfpIO-

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Journal of
st. Petersburg criticises in caustic Ian
gnage, the reply of Won Beust to Gort-
schakoff's note, and his policy is not cal
cutsted to receive the friendship of Rus
sia or the Western powers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

The Chattanooga Times of the 18th
instant says: ga very brilliant meteor
was seen last night about half-past 8
o'clock. 1t started from a point in the
heavens near Cassiopeia's Chair, and pass
ed over the city in southeasterly direc-
ton. Its path was visible for ten minutes
after it had vanished. 1t was nearly as
brilliant as the meteor seen in 1859. 1t
seemed to be nearly as large as the appar-
cut diameter of the moon, and made
noise like that of a rocket in its passage"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
AUSTRIA.
Love Your Enemy.

PEsTH, Jan. 16-During the debate on
the Budget to-day Baron Won Beust de-
Tended his policy of friendliness towards
Prussia, and spoke with qualification of
the improvement in the relations of the
imperial government with Italy. He
cautioned delegates against dependency,
which he called the Austrians' worst
enemy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20
A STRANGE ADVENTURE.

A Sick, DelirtOus Woman Leaves
Her Bed at Midnight Hour, DE-
scends a Well 81 Feet Deep, and Is
Rescued ThereHrem i'm safety.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-20

The motion of Mr.. Morton, for the ap-
pointment of a special committee to in
vestigate charges of violence and resist
ance to the laws in the South was agreed
to, and the Senate went into executive
session.
After coming out of executive session
the Senate adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
MARRIED.


In Wingyilie, February 23d, 1871 by Rev. william
Mansell. Mr. George Smith, sr, and Harriet EIlel
Mills, both of Wingville
In Patch Grove, March 5th, 1871. by REV. @. Bushby
Mr.. Robert Wood and Miss jane Thompson.
in Wingville, February ed 1871, by Rev william
Ma nsell. Mr.. William w Mills and Miss Mary Eiier
Wayne, both Of Wingyille.
In Cassville February IA, 1871 by James Bark
ESQ, Mr. John Macgathlen ana Miss Jane Gay.
In Potosi February IL, 1871, by Frank Holl, Esq
Mr. Levi i-aport and Miss Catherine schuelter.
In smelser. March 8, 1871. by II Gilmore, Esq, Nj
Frederick Folt and Miss Jane Wilson.
In Woodman, February 8, 1871, ty John Parker
Esq. Mr. Alfred Wilson Scott and Miss Clara Halle
wood.
In CassviIle, February 20, 1871, by Henry Burgess
Esq Mr. Frank Koelar aud Miss Gertrude Smyth.
In Cassylle, March l. 1871, by Henry Burgess, Esq,
Mr. Henry Wise and Miss Kate Myers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
For the Spring of 1871,

The Sprinf Examinations Of Teachers for Grant
County will held as follows:
At Petosi, FOR the towns OF Potosi, Harrison and
Paris, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14th and 18th
At Hazel Green, for tho towns of Hazel Green and
Friday and Sa turday March 18th and 18th
At plattevle, for the towns Of Pattevflle Smelser
nd Lima. Monday and Tuaaday. March 10Th and lat
At bloomington for the towns OF Bloomington, Beo-
town and Glen Haven, Thursday and Friday, March
Esd and oath.
At Cassvile for the towns or CassyiIle and Waterloo
Monday and Tuesday, March 27th and 2sth.
At Patch Grove for the towns Of Patch Grove Mt.
Hope, Wyalusing and Millvle, Thursday and Friday,
March 30th and Dist
At Muscoda for the towns Of Mnscoda Blue River
and Waterstown, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4th
and 9th.
At BoscobeI for the towns of Boscobel, Hickory
Greve, Marion and Woodman, Thursday and Friday,
April 9Th and 7th.
At Fennimore for the towns Of Fennimore, Wing
willie and Liberty, Tuesday and Wednesday, April lllh
and 18th
AZ Lancaster for the towns Of Lancaster Little
Grant, Ellenboro and Clifton, Thursday and Friday,
April 18th and l4th.
A Supplementary Examination
for the benefit those who were unable to attend any
Of the regular examinations will be held at Lancaster
Monday and Tuesday, May 22nd aud 23rd.
We expect to hold County Teachers Institute
at Lancaster sometime during tho Summer months.
proper notice Of which win be given when the
rangements completed
We hope that every teacher Ia our county will be
present there at least part Of the time.
w. II. H0LF0RD.
County Superintendent of Schools.
Bloomington, February Is. 1871. 3Std
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
FORsALR.

An "A No. Farm of 200 acres, situated
in Township of Paris.
Two Lots with House and cistern IL
Village OF Lancaster;
A farm of 80 acres, in good condition, 81
of mile from Village of Lancaster.
A farm of 12U acres, S-4 mile from the
Village Of Lancaster.
so acres, being Z 10 Of E Ia Of Sec
10. Town 2. Range w, Smelser.
For terms and particulars inquire Of
JOSEPH BOOK,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

G%-The Sparta Eagle has again
changed hands. Col. r. @. Pierce,
for several months one of the editors
has sold his interest to Mr.. Theodore
f. HOLSTER, formerly of Lancaster,
who learned the printing art in the
Eagle office and has for some time
been the foreman. The fact speaks
speaks we'll for Mr.. HOLSTERS worth
mess and business ability. We are
glad to see his promotion The E'a-
gle speaks of him as being one Of the
best practical printers in the west.
Mr.. Bierce, tho retiring partner of
Capt. Wilson, also formerly resided
in this county, and is we'll known by
early settlers. lie returns to the
practice of his professionalism law
at Sparta.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

The RoADs.-The oldest inhabitant
himself can't begin to remember that
the roads were ever before in q con-
dition anything like the present.
There is an infinite depth ofinfnite
mud which is appalling to contem-
plate. The stages have toiling
time of it, and generally reach their
points OF destination several hours
behind the regular time. Nobody
travels for pleasure now, and those
whom business drives abroad suffer
about as much as mans nature can
readily bear. But when all this I'M
pleasantness shall have passed away
the frost will be out of the ground,
and the farmers may drive their
plows afield.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

10 He that hath ears TO hear let him hear
that BAXTER & KINNEY have determined
to sell Tor the next thirty days for cash only
their entire stock of Dress Goods, such as
French Merinos, Poplins, Alpaccas and De-
LANES; Clothing, Shawls, Gloves and Mittens,
overshoes, Hats, Caps and Furs AT COST
Lancaster, Feb. 81, 1871. SO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

SPRING GooDs.-E sq'r. Andert on is
Cling his stores at Jamestown and
3arpIay with new goods for the
SPRING and Summer trade. Among
ds extensive purchases are first class
'apIcs and choice family groceries.
When those beautiful print goods
ordered by him from Chicago arrive
lis lady customers will have right
good time making selections.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
10 Whom it May Concern

Having sold our entire stock Of merchandise 10 Mr.
Anton scnmitt, we return thanks to our many custo
mers and friends IN Lancaster and Grant county for
the business fayors extended 70 US in the past
Mr.. schmitt will continue the business at our old
stand, and promises to keep on hand fun stock Of
first class goods We hope many friends and
patrons viii give him call he has purchased goods
at reduced prices and win be able to offer good bar
gains. RYLAND a HOLLOWAY.
Lancaster. Wis. February rs, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

PLATTEvILLE RAILWAY BUSINESS
From the statements published by
the Witness of the business done on
the Platteville Railway we learn that
1879 car loads of produce were shipped
from Platteville, and AZ car loads Of
merchandise, lumber, coal, etc, re-
ceived there during the past two
months. Of these exports there were
AZ loads of zinc ore, 4 of lead, Is Of
live hogs, and III of miscellaneous
freight; Of the imports 3S loads were
merchandise, coal, and lumber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

STATE JoURNAL.--H r.. Earnum,
corresponding agent Of the Madison
State Journal, has been in town can
wasting for that influential and wide
awake paper, and an encouraging
number of names has been added to
its list of Lancaster subscribers. Mr..
f. goes to Platteville to-day, and we
trust the people down there will not
neglect awaiting themselves of the
opportunity of subscribing for re-
ally meritorious newspaper. The
Journal is an excellent publication,
and every one having the political
interests Of his own State at heart
ought to subscribe for either the daily
or weekly edition. The former is
$40 yearly, and the latter 81, invari-
ably in advance Madison Atwood
Il Culver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

THAT STOLEN HoRsE.-This animal
is fast gaining notoriety, and promi-
SEES soon to eclipse the fame of Cali
gula's aristocratic steed. From the
Lacrosse Leader of last week we
learn that daring attempt was re-
Gently made to resteal the horse
from the stable of his owner, Mr..
Spencer Hurlbert of the town of
Burns near Lacrosse. The scoun-
drel made two trials in one night but
was both times failed by the vigil
lance of Mrs. I'll. and the double-bar-
relied shot gun of Mr.. II. The Lea
der says that this is doubles the
work of the same man that stole the
horse before, and who not long since
broke jail at Lancaster and escaped,
as he was but a few days previous
identified in that vicinity.