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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Tax Deeds-An Important Decision

To those who hold lands under a
tax deed, AN important decision has re-
Gently been rendered by the Supreme
Court of this State. Under the de-
cision it is held ''fhat an action cam
not be maintained by the original
owner of land, sold for taxes, against
one who has been in possession of it
for three years, claiming in good
faith under the tax deed, although
the deed is void upon its face"
Judge Dixon, in his remarks says ::
"The statues imposing the limita-
ton makes no reference to the form
of the deed. 1t don't say tax deed is
valid on its face; for all that appears
il is ia entire harmony with the in
tentions of the Legislature that the
deed should be such, and such only,
as should create belief in the mind
OF the purchaser, a person not skill
Ell in the learning and technicaities
of the law. that be had acquired a
good title, that it should be eiecu-
ted by the officers authorized by law,
be signed, sealed, acknowledged and
witnessed according to the usual
form for the conveyance of land, and
purport, by apt and proper words on
its face to convey the land, notwitha
anding it might be technically in
Sufficient for that purpose.
"The case is one, therefore which
appeals very strongly for the equita.
able construction which the statutes
has already received, and inasmuch
a. it has once been so constructed
by the decision Of this Court, | think
the doctrine of stare deciSis of more
than sufficient weight to overcome
any doubts or objections which can
now be raised against it, and there
should DO an end to the controversy. !"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
BURLIN GToN.

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago
or Indianapolis, how shall we reach the West ?
The best lire is acknowledged to be the c. B.
& O., joined together with the B. & M. Rail-
way by the Iron Bridge at Burlington, and
called the BURLINGTON ROUTE,
The main line of the Route running 10 Oma.
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads, and
forms to-day The leading route TO California.
The Middle Branch, entering Nebraska at
Plattsmouth, passes through Lincoln, the State
Capital, and will this year be finished TO Fort
Kearney. forming the shortest distance across
the Continent by over 100 miles.
Another branch of the b. g. NJ, diVerging
Red Oak, falls into line running down the
Missouri through st. j oe to Kansas Civ. and
all Kansas. Passengers bv this route to Kan
sas, see Illinois, Southern Iowa, aud Missoui.
and, and by a slight divers ence, can see Ne
braska also.
Lovers of fine views should remember In
Burlington Route, for its towns ''high-g lean
ing from afsr. "-its tree-iringed st.eams--it
rough bluffs and quarries--its corn ocean
stretching over praries farther than the eye
can reach.
Land buyers will be sure TO remember II.
for they have friends among the two thousand
who have already bought farms from Geo. 6.
Harris, the Land Commissioner of the B. &
M. X. r. at Burlington, Iowa, or among the
four thousand ,home.steaders and pre-emptors
who last year filed claims in the Lincoln land
office, where .sUncle Sam IS rich enough 10
give us all farm"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Spain and Uncle Sam.

Recent dispatches from the off.
cial representatives of this govern
ment at Havana and Cuba, indicate
that the situation between this coun.
try and Spain looks to trouble, unless
satisfaction is Immediately rendered
for the long-eontinued maltreatment
of American residents in those cities.
The sudden departure Of Minister
Sckles from Madrid for this country
is also considered significant Of the
unsettled condition of affairs between
the nations. 1t is we'll known that
for several years, since the opening
Of the Cuban revolution, the life and
property of American citizens have
not been protected. The attention
of the Spanish government has been
called to these outrages, but nothing
has been done to have them stopped,
and now it is rumored that the gov
eminent has sent fleet of war YES.
sells TO Havana with orders to de-
mand redress of grievances, and in
event of refusal to open fro upon the
city. Spain in her crippled condi-
ton will attempt no war with this
country, and we expect the affair to
blow over soon with her granting
whatsoever Uncle Sam demands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Texas Schools.

Texas regulates the salaries of
the teachers in It's public schools bv
law, as follows: Holders of third
class tertliicatcs are TO receive sevon-
ty-tvc dollars Of second Il .ss certiti-
Gates, ninety. dollars aud of first.class
certificates, ono hundred and ten dol
lars. Principals of schools are 10
receive from one hundred aud TWEEN
ty-tive TO one hundred aud fifty dol,
lars per month The law also com.
pels all minors between the ages OF
SIX and eighteen TO attend school at
least four months in the year, and
imposes q fine for lrnancy. This.
we take it, is a sensible thing to DO
and jast thing, No difference is
made IN salarios on account Of sex
the matter being placed entirely on
qualification basis, as il shown by
the certificates. The remuneration
is also liberal, compared with that
paid ~ the more enlightened states.
And for the truancy clause, no wiser
thing was ever done than to punish
voluntary absence from school with
a fine. II relieves teachers from
vast amount OF trouble and response
blllty that does not belong to them,
and places 1t on the shoulders Of those
who ought to bear it. Texas is be-
ginning in the right place to insti-
tute reform, and older states may
follow her example with profit MI
traukee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
The Arctic Whaling Disaster.

In speculation upon the causes OF
the recent disaster to the Arctic whal,
ing fleet, the San Francisco Bulletin
says:
III Is, oil course, matter of general
surprise that the feet should meet
with such an extensive disaster, and
that nearly all the vessels suffer alike.
ear after year the vessels have Wis
tied the whaling grounds aud cruised
through the same waters. As gen.
erai proposition, experience must
have familiarized the navigators with
the currents and winds, and taught
them how TO avoid the various diifi>
cuities encountered in g Arctic
Until hearing some of the unpublish-
ed details, it seemed singular to ma
ny old "salts" that the vessels were
so generally caught in the ice. Now
the cause is apparent. 1t seems that
formerly the whales were caught in
the open ocean, and it is oaly within
SIX or seven years that they have
He'd to the ice, apparently for protect
ION. When the whales entered the
ice fields, the captains adopted the
same course. In the case of the re-
cent disaster, the whales were mum.
erous among the floating ice, and the
ships were doing well. Hitherto, dur.
ing the months of July, August and
September, northeast winds have pre-
dominated, keeping the ice a safe dis
lance from the shore. Indeed, it was
not deemed extra hazardous to sal
between the shores and the ice
where the open space was no great,
er than is this case, where the ships
were caught. A strong northeast
gale prevailed on the 25th of August
the ice opened and went off shore
and the ships made the most of the
chance to secure whales. When al
suspicious of danger were allayed
the wind shifted to the southwest
blowing quite fresh, and the vessels
were hemmed in the ice. The cap
tain Of one vessel says that in all hi,
experience in the Arctic, and that il
considerable, he never knew of suct
weather. In August, 1870, he wal
in the neighborhood of Icy Cape, ant
had easterly winds all the time. |
appears then, from the facts at oul
command, that the present season
was exceptional.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

t@-W. d. Hoard, Of the Jefferson
County Union. the best story teller
in the whole country, stretched his
No. 10 stogas under our editorial Ia
bic this week. We honestly believe
that Saint Peter will have separate
apartment for him in. the celestial re
gions, to the end that he may amuse
the children of Israel, and what few
Democrats that will get to Heaven,
by spinning yarns for them.
Hoard is prominently mentioned
for the position of Sergeant.at-arm
of tho Senate the coming winter, and
it would afford US much pleasure to
the position. w. d. is one of the
healthy sprouts from the tree of hu
manity, and deserves well at the
hands of the party Chi9pe,ca Her
aid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Sherilr'S SaIe-AdkinS.

- iAts " Wisconsin, az Circuit Court in AMI for
- ofaht county Grant County
Sale of real estate execution
Elizabeth Adkins, plaintiff, against Thomas Adkin.
defendant. '"''''
ny virtue OF a writ of execution in the above en-.
Titled acton dated December 5th 1871 to mo directed
and Delivered in favor of said Elizabeth Adkins main
I'm and against the said Thomas Adkins defendant
nave this day levied upon all the right title and
interest whatsoever that said Thomas Adkins haa ~
the twenty -nrst day of March, 1871 or has since NJ
CURED IN and to the following described lands ana
premises, to witt All Of the south half of the north
west quarter OF section thrtythroe 3s) in township
mx to north OF range three (3 west in Grant county
wisconsin Which said right, title aud interest Of
SAID THOMAS Adkins in and 20 said lands and enises
VIII on the sixteenth (l6th) day Of January 1872
AZ the hour OF one o'clock 10 the afternoon AZ the
'front.' door OF the court house in the village Of Lancas
ter Grant county Wisconsin, sell TO the highest bid.
der for cash 10 satisfy said execution, interest and
costs Of sale WM. E. sLOAT, Sherin,
Grant county Wis.
DAted Sherih > office, Lancaster, Dec. T. S7i 27vg
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Monroe and Dubuque r. r.

The Dubuque Telegraph has the
following:
70 secure the extension of the
Railroad from Monroe to Dubuque, it
is required that the sum of two hun.
dred and fifty thousand dollars shall
be subscribed, and that in addition,
the right of way shall be secured.
The line adopted for the construc-
ton of the road passes through the
villages of Shullsburg, Hazel Green,
Fairplay, and close to Che village OF
Benton.
There has already been voted by
every town in Lafayette county,
through which the line adopted pass
es, to. wit:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

STATE VISITING COMMITTEE The
following named gentlemen have
been appointed by Governor Fair
child as . Visiting Committee of the
State:
SENATE.
Hon. Chas. 6. Williams, Hon. John H.
Jones, and Hon. Myron Reed.
ASSEMBLY.
First Congressional District, the Hon. c.
II. Larkin.
Second District, Hon. W. L Hoskins.
Third District, Hon. A. X. Bushnell.
Fourth District, Hon. Elhu Colman.
Fifth District, Hon. ID. G Ayres.
Sixth District, Hon. G.. c. Hixon.
This Committee met at Madison
yesterday at q p. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
VIII Prices Go Up =?

This question is being agitated in
all parts Of the country, and many
authorities predict in favor of high
prices in grain for several years. A
Central Illinois correspondent of the
Country Gentlemen confidently pre-
diets prices for grain in 1872 and 1873
That will nearly or quite equal "war
prices" and the editor Of that paper
is inclined to the same opinion. All
accounts agree that the grain crops
Of Great Britain, France and Gorma-
ny arc largely deficient. This will
have considerable effect on price
Of wheat in this country, and it is the
opinion of some good authorities
that prices will advance early in the
coming year. They certainly cam
not decline.
That the supply of wool, either in
first hands, in the possession Of deal
ers, or in the hands Of manufacture
ers quite small, all admit. No one
anticipates any decline in prices for
months to como. 1t is, however, be-
ginning to be stated that much of the
talk about the very great scarcity of
wool is for tho purpose Of creating a
public sentiment in favor of the re-
peal Of the present tariff on woods.
In support of this view attention has
been called:to the fact that the wool
market is quite and prices do not ad-
vance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

- tate Of Wisconsin,
- County Of Grant. Circuit Court
TO all whonl IL may concern;
Take notice that G 90. W Parker. john Re.ta and
Q. p Hackney proprietors and part owners Of Block
twenty four u in Parker's Addition TO said village
OF BoseoDel, Grant county, Wisconsin, according to
the recorded plat Of said village, by their attorney
george z. Haze,ton, will apply to the said Circuit
Court at the next general term thereof to be held ~
the court house in Lancaster. the lst Monday IN
March 1872. at ~ O'Clock, noon of that day, or A.
soon thereafter counsel be heard for an order
or decree vacatng the alley running north and south
through said Block and terminating on the north M
Pearl street and on the south at Dwight street a.
shown upon the said Parkers Addition to the VILLAGE
on Boscobel upon the recorded plat thereof in the Of
flee OF thu Register Of Deeds Of said Grant county
GEO. G. HAZELTON
Attorney for said village Proprietors.
pated N0vember % 1871. orne
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

YOUNG TREAT.-Tbc Chicago Post
says it is rumored that the Grand Ju-
ry has finished its investigation of the
Grosvener homicide, and that they
have not only refused to return bill
against young Treat, but actually
passed series of resolution compli-
menting Gen. Sheridan for his SER
vices in connection with the recent
fires, and commencing him for his
promtness in bringing troops to the
city to preserve order and protect
property in the burnt district.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
agGoyernment bonds are stillod.

GE- Government bonds are still ad-
vancing. German capitalists are
again turning their attention to our
securities, and the market in Eu-
rope is bucyant This fact will in
sure the success Of the new loan, and
the saving OF a large amount of in
terest to our people. The credit of
the United States never stoo so high
as at the present time. While under
Buchanan it was difficult to raise
money at ten per cent interest with
q debt Of only S80,000,000, now with
debt of over $4,000, 600, 900, our
bonds are taken at five per cent
This illustrates the commercial value
of confidence in the ability and in
tegrity of the people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

pS-The New York Herald rehears-
es the history Of third party moves
ments and shows two important facts
in connection with them. First, that
they originate in the ambition Of
presidential aspirants and not from
the people and, second, that none of
them have ever succeeded. IL was
Mr. Greeley who paraded his one
term principle in 1864 in opposition
to the denomination of Mr.. Lincoln
and in the interest of Chase for the
presidency. Personal opposition to
General Grant, or the ambition of
Sumner, or Trumbull or Chase, will
have no weight with the people.
The great interest of nation cannot
be made subject to the caprice or am.
bition of individuals however yalua.
BILE they may have been in the posi,
tions they have occupied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

GREAT STORM IN TUE WEsr.-Salt
Lake dispatches advise US Of the
greatest storm of wind, snow and
sleet ever known in that region
The sun has not been seen since the
10Th ult. Great slides Of snow have
buried houses and inmates beyond
reach. Work is generally suspended,
The snow at Alta City i ten feet
deep, and at last accounts il was still
showing furiouslY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

GFIt is said that Fred. w. Lor.
ing, the brilliant young American
writer, has been heard from since he
was reported killed in Arizona. This
is good news, and we hope il will
prove true.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

Pork PACKING The pork packers
of Chicago have handled and hung
up 1S4 600 hogs thus far this season,
against 121 1897 for the same period
last year-an increase of SO. 663 head.
The packing at Milwaukee for the
season, foots up 1885 head, against
30,47l head last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

rA-B Butter was first made for a cos
metic, and then was once used for
Illuminating purposes. 1t was not
known as an assistant in despatching
bread much, If any, before the Chris
tian era.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
sheriff's sale-Benoy CT al.

c. TATE OF WISCONSIN,, Circut Court in aud for
~ Grant County, Grant County.
Mary Il. sturteyant plaintiff vs. John Benoy and M,rv
Benoy (his Wife,, ) Armstrong and James walker
defendants.
BY virtue of judgment of foreclosure and order az
sale rendered and made ia the above entitled action
on the 9th day OF September, a. d. 1871 directing
that sale be made of the land mentioned ther.in d.,
scrlbed as oiiows; Lot number sixteen l6) in block
number fortyoue al in the village of Boscobel a
eording to the recorded plat of the village of Rosc6b
all in Grant county Wisconsin, will on the 2gtb day ~
November, 1871, at the hour of O'Clock IN tbn ~
ternoon, at the front door of the court house n b
village OF Lancaster, Grant county Wisconain seI
SAID described auds and premises to the highes hi
der Tor cash 70 satisfy said judgment interest thereon
ana coss OF sac WIN, h. SLoAT
Dated October 18th, 1871. W.
"Lo' v hVhkLToN, pin salty. 20wG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

E1rSam. :. Fifeld of the Polk
County Press is, we learn, candi-
date for Sergeant-at.Arms of the As
sembly. He held that position last
winter and made a creditable officer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

s@- The annual meeting of the
Wisconsin State Agricultural Society
will be held at Madison, December
10, 1871, at three o'clock in the after
noon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

eD-A rumor that Gen Schenk,
Minister to Great Britain, was to be
recalled and that Secretary Fish was
to succeed him has been authorita-
lively denied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
sa- Mrs. Victoria Woodruff leetur.

sA- Mrs. Victoria Woodruff lectur.
ed in New York to large audience
last week. Subject, Free Love, Theo.
dore Tilton presided. The New York
Times says the lecture was frequent
ly greeted with loud storms of Kisses,
and at one time seemed likely to be
broken up through the Interruptions
Of Mrs Brooker. Victoria's sister,
who violently denounced the doc
trine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

EE The Military Department Of
Platte has been re.established. Gen.
Ord is assigned to its command with
headquarters at Omaha.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

Sea General Schofield, Commander
OF the District of the Pacific, has Is
sued a stringent order concerning the
operations against the Arizona
Apaches, the effect of which will be
to compel them to chose between 90
ing on reservation, being protected
aud fed. and remaining there, or ex-
termination. The order meets with
firm approval in San Francisco, as it
is believed that if it is carried out, it
will settle the question, and give last
ing peace to the Territory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

STRAY sTEER--Taken M bv Ire snbscr;har an
~ lands owned By him Sec. in the town Of El-
enooro on or about the Goth day Of November 1871
owner is requested 10 prove property nav cha, oss
ana % take said stray away, JAMES MCCORMICK
December 9Th. : S-.ss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

49, There is a rumor that the Hon.
Halbert E. Paine will be an applicant
for the position of Fifth Auditor,
made vacant by the resignation of
Hon. Henry u. Barron.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

9S- The above sale is hereby POSTPONED for want
OF bidders to take place December nth 1871 at the
same hour and place as above
November Goth, 1871 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

Information has been received that
the town of Cadiz, in GreeH county,
is willing to vote such an amount as
may seem reasonable to them.
1t is now proposed that the town
of Hazel Green shall subscribe S40,-
900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

The NATIONAL CONVENTIONAL is
said that the National Republican
Committee mean to call the next
National Convention in New York,
with Cincinnati as an alternate
choice. Heretofore both Boston and
ST. Louis have sought and expected
to have the Convention, for which
each has some claim. The first Re-
publican National Convention was
held in Philadelphia in June, 1856,
when Messrs. Fremont and Dayton
were nominated. In 1860 the Con>
vention was held at Chicago, and in
1864 at Baltimore. Chicago was
chosen again in 1868. Boston claims
the next Convention Gs the capital of
the strongest Republican State. St.
Louis claims it because that city is
the centre of the country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

TThe subscription in London in
aid Of Chicago now amount to more
than s250,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
FARM FOR SALE

NY iarm OF 70 acres situated on section g. town ~
balance good timber; well watersd log dweIlins
stable &c on the premises The property Is located as
INC fiat vile and Animation road near school bnns
and grist mills Good range for stock viii sell on .
terms. Apply TO me the farm On easy
Lima, October 9th, 1871. na sli IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

A Texas man sued q newspaper
for So, 900, and got sixty cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

Gg- Francis A. Walker, suporin-
tendent of the census, has been APP
pointed commissioner of Indian af-
fairs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

seD- At recent meeting of the Mil
wsukee Relief Committee. Captain
Langworthy stated that the exami.
nations of the burnt district in the
northern part of this State, have
brought out the fact that not less
than twelve hundred met a fiery
death through that terrible catas-
trophe, a great majority of whom
were blackened and disfgnred be-
yoad recognition, while others, even
to their bones, were caicned to pow.
der.