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COUNTY AUDITORS REPORT

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Railroad Matters.

From present appearances the
Monroe road will be extended to the
Mississippi at Dubuque, by way of
Shullsburg and Hazel Green. Alex.
Mitchell has promised to build the
road if gived s25O,OOO aid. Skulls,
burg has already subscribed and vo-
ted half that amount, and Dubuque
has promised $4,000, Hazel Green
$50, 600, and New Diggings, Benton,
Gratiot and Wayne $40, 900. Survey
ors have already commenced to SUR
vey the road from Dunleith TO Mon
roe.
The narrow guage railway pro-
posed by the Galenians to run from
Galena north through this county to
Muscoda is no myth. The committee
appointed to conduct surveys and
examine into the feasibility of the
enterprise have published in the
Gd-ette a lengthy report in favor of
the project. The road will probably
be built at an early day and run
through the eastern tier of towns in
this county near the meridian line.
The Dubuque and Minnesota r. r.
along the west bank of the MISSISSIPPI
pi, is already finished six miles above
Specht's Ferry, and will be complet-
ed to Cassville by the LIST of Scptem-
Der.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
A Terrible Calamity.

Among the scenes at the ferry
boat accident in New York, the fol-
lowing description of calamity that
befel one family, we find in the Chi
cago Times
In the families of the sufferers,
there were scenes to-day almost too
heart-rendering to describe. One
which camo under my own obser-
walton is that of the Finley family.
Michael Finley, his wife, and four
children, accompanied by Thomas
tinley,.a brother, started for Staten
Island about II o'clock yesterday
Subsequently the father returned
home, taking with him three of the
children, the mother and child. ten
months old, continuing on with the
brother-in-law, but promising TO re-
turn early. AS the hours passed for
them to return, the father left the
children in charge of n neighbor and
started to look for the absent ones.
Hearing of the accident, he at once
concluded that this was the boat his
wife and brother were to take. and
changing his course he went to Belle
vue Hospital. Here he found his
lost wife and child both in a critical
condition, suffering terribly from
scalds and burns. He remained
throughout the entire night, but de-
spite his watchful tenderness and ag-
onizing appeals to God, the child
died before morning and his wife
soon after sank into an unconscious
state. Almost stupefed by his grief
he returned home, and unable to
speak sank into chair, aud great
strong man as he was, burst into a
perfect flood of tears, unheeding the
inquiries Of his neighbors and child
ish appeals for tidings Of mamma"
that were made by his children, who
climbed around his lap, and sought
TO kiss away the tears that ran like
rain down his checks. Here be sat
for hours, when telegram was re-
ceived from Mr.. Finley's only sister
in Chicago, asking if the family were
in trouble, and stating that she had
a premonition that something had
befallen them. Mr.. Finley's en-
ployer telegraphed the sad news back
with out delay, as no instructions
could be obtained from the father.
In company with a relative, the half
idiotic man was induced to return to
the hospital Here he ascertained
that his wife had just been carried to
the dead house. Hastily crossing the
yard, he saw an attendant about lift
ing the body from u stretcher into q
coffin. Pieces of flesh chung TO the
strctcher as the corpse was lifted off,
and screaming like a mad man the
poor husband sprang to the coffin,
clasped the dead form in his arm and
imprinted kiss after kiss on the scald.
ed lips and face Of his dead wife.
With difficulty he was forced away,
but before be could be gotten into u
carriage, he broke from his friends,
and screeching terribly, ran for the
dock, but fell exhausted before reach
ing the river, and hopelessly insane,
was placed in a carriage and driven
home, when it was found necessary
to bind him TO his bed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republicans, turn out to
your town caucus on Saturday
afternoon of this week,

THAT FRANK.-The Grant County
Democrat has made the discovery
that Gen. Cobb, our late member of
Congress, is ranking letters over
the country, and with TIE SUPPOSE
ton that a member Of Congress sur
renders that privilege when he sur
renders his seat, accuses him of PEN
ury and dishonesty. The EDITORS
supposition is erroneous. Mr. Cobb
has q legal right to the benefits of
tho ranking privilege, as will be seen
by this Section Of Chap. 33, u. S.
Laws Of 1917:
SEC. .. AND BE 1T FURTHER ENACTED,
That members of Congress shall have the
power to receive, as well as TO send, all let
tiers and packages not weighing over two
ounces, tree OF postage up to the first Mon
day IN December following the expiration of
their term Of Office.
The benefits of this provision of
the franking law have been enjoyed
for many years by members of
Congress = republicans as well as
democrats-and we fail to see that
Mr. Cobb's use Of the privilege is at
all abusive or criminal. The FREE
quent abuse of the ranking law has
at different times threatened its re-
peal. The law would have been
swept away at the last Congress had
not the democrats voted almost SOL
idly for its continuance. And if we
remember right Gen. Cobb voted for
the repeal, as he did several times
previous on the same question.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
A Word to the Wise.


hub. ~, 1911.
EDITOR HERALD, SIR In my deal
ings with farmers in different parts
of the county, information regarding
insurance has been brought to my
notice that demands the attention Of
the assured everywhere. | allude TO
the prevailing practice of certain
hungry insurance agents of issuing
policies upon property for an amount
far exceeding its highest valuation.
Barns and dwellings, which could
not be sold for $500, havo been insur-
ed for $1,000.
LII such cases were of rare occur
romeo, they might be explained un-
der the supposition Of defective judg-
ment but alas they are too numer
Gus, and the widest charity forbids
to attribute it to anything but the
well known fact-lean agent, hungry
for fees.
The sensible farmer ought to know
when an agent offers to take a risk
at such figures, that this property :.
flattering "missionary" intends either
TO swlndle him or his company.
False statements, either on the part
of agent or assured, must invalidate
the policy, thus causing endless and
expensive litigation in case of loss.
In addition TO humorous other evils
to which this practice gives rise, the
most fearful of all is the temptation
which it throws around man; for
every man of common sense can see
that it is paying direct premium up,
on rdScdLlty. Let US still have truth
and honesty in all transactions, and
let oil farmers take warning and
refuse to do business with this class
of agents. "a word to the wise is
sufficient"
Very truly yours,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republicans, turn out to
your town caucus on Saturday
afternoon of this week.

G=E-In answer to the fling of the
Democracy at President Grant, for
indulging in an occasional vacation,
some one has compiled from official
sources the following statement:
ashington was rarely at the
Capital, bcing most of the time at
Mount Vernon. Jefferson was sell
dom absent Madison was absent
three months in 1909; three months
in 1910; ten weeks 1911; eleven
weeks in 1873 S veral weeks in 1914,
and four weeks in 1916. Monroe was
absent four months and a half in
1917 three months in 1878; four
months in 1919, and an equal length
OF time during the residue of his
service. John Quincy Adams was
absent thirty-four days in 1925; two
months in 1926 two months and a
half in 1927, and five weeks in 1928.
And yet no one accused that exem-
plary President Of a neglect of duty.
General Jackson, who is still "the
God of Democratic idolatry," was
absent fifteen days in 1929 three
months in 1890; two weeks in 1881 /;
three months in 1882 several weeks
in 1898 nearly three months 1891 /;
six weeks in 1885, and two weeks in
1886"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
nELohn ". DOUGLAS. the

EgJohn W. Douglas, the new
commissioner Of Internal Revenue,
vice General Pleasonton, is citizen
of Erie county, Pennsylvania, and is
admirably qualified by abundant ex-
perience to discharge the duties of
that position. AS Assistant Com
missioner he obtained a full insight
into its machinery, and by his suav-
ity and energy secured the confidence
of the Executive and members of
Cabinet and Congress. He is sound
lawyer and in the prime of life. In
hearty sympathy and co operation
with Secretary Boutwell, he will pro-
mote the efficient and successful col
lection of the internal revenue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Fourth Assembly District Convention.

Tho republican electors Of the Fourth Assembly
District will hold convention at Blooming ton, Wis
Wednesday, August 23d next,
AT o'clock r. NJ to elect two delegates attend
the State Convention ~ Madison August 30th. and
also 90 elect five delegates 70 attend the County Con-
yeuton NJ Lancaster on Saturday, August Goth.
Towns will be entitled 10 delegate for every so
votes and fraction over % poed at the last Pres
Dental election,
II ~ recommended that town caucuscs be held 10
elect such delegates, at the usual place of holding
elections in the several towns, on Saturday August
18Th, at O'Clock Z. NJ.
According TO the new arrangement the 4th District
comprises the towns Of Bectown, Bloomington, Cass-
yilio Glen Haven, Little Grant, Millyille, Patch
Grove. Waterloo and Wyalusing.
j. b. CORY Chairman,
SAMUEL NEWICK,
CAPT II. 4. YOUNG.
Committee,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
WI5eOnsln Republican state UontraI UOmitted
Republican Union County Convention,
Grant County.

To the end that Grant County may be fully repre-
scented In the Republican Union State Convention, APP
pointed 70 be held at Madison the Both day Of Au-
gust next for the nomination Of State officers a
County Convention is hereby called 20 be held at the
Court House. In Lancaster Wis, Saturday, the 26th
day Of August 1871 at the hour Of one o'clock y. NJ
Of said day. for the purpose u selecting tco degaes
represent the 10th Senatorial District at said state
Convention.
Such County Convention will be composed Of TWEEN
ty deegates-hye delegates from each Assembly
District, under the new apportioRment. In the alb
sonce Of calls by the proper Assembly and town com
mittees the County Central Committee hereby recon
mond that Town Conventions be HELD according "a
usual custom AZ 10 place and representation on tho
18th day Of August 1871. and that Assembly District
Conventions be held also the 23d Of August 1871
for eecting county delegates well delegates to
the State Convention.
w. p. DEWEY Chairman,
and Member Of Com. from 81 Dist
NJ p. RINDLAUB, Member from lst Dist
W. w. FIELD, Member from 4th District
A. A. BENIN EFT, Member from 9Th Dist.
Dated this 18th day July, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-The Grant
County Democrat Of last week, con-
tains the "Good-Bye' Of Mr.. T. W.
Bishop, the retiring partner of Mr..
Rice in the publication Of that paper.
In his farewell words he gives the
democracy of Grant county some
sensible advice. Mr.. r. b. Rice con-
tinues the sole proprietor and editor
of the paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republicans, turn out to
your town caucus on Saturday
afternoon of this week.

s@-Contrary to first reports, latest
advices indicate that the Republicans
have carried North Carolina by "a
handsome majority, and defeated the
proposition for a convention to revise
the constitution in the interest of
the Lost Cause" Good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

peA- The New York Times says that
VIM. Forester, who is believed to be
guilty of the Nathan murder, is hid
ing somewhere in Scotland. He was
chased all over this country by Pink
erton's detectives, but finally escaped
to Scotland, his native country, on
board ship which sailed from Gal
weston, Texas. Pinkerton himself
followed IN pu rsuit, but failed to
find him after months of searching.
1t is anticipated by the detectives
that he will yet be caught. He is
wanted in Illinois to serve out the
remainder Of a term for murder in
that state. 1t will prove notable
instance of the perfection of the de-
tective system if he should yet be
caught, and should prove to be the
murderer of Nathan. Other reports
say he is not in Europe and has not
been, but that he is hiding in this
country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
rETbo Green b.

rETho Green Bay Gd>ette NOM
mates Hon. Isaac Stephenson, of
Oconto, for Governor, in case any
new candidates are brought forward.
Gen. T. S. Allen is mentioned in
some portions of the State in connec-
ton with the Goyernorship.
John Lawler, of Prairie du Chen
is spoken of as candidate for Gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republican Union Senatorial Convention
-Grant County.

Republican Union Senatorial Convention for the
hereby appointed 20 be held nc the Court House ia
Lancaster Wis, Wednesday, the 10th day OF Sep
tember uext at the hour OF o'clock ?. NJ, for the
purpose OF nominating Republican candidates for Sem
Htor and County superintendent and also for the
lection Of County Central Committee.
The basis Of representation In said Convention III
DO the last Presidential VOte-One delegate for eac h
io votes or fraction Of % and over.
The Convention will consist Of one ht,8dred and
tAfrtytree delegates and Towns are apportioned rep
reseutation a said convention as follows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

New PAPER-We learn that new
paper may soon be started at Bosco-
bel, by Mr.. George Crawford of Min
eral Point. Boscobel needs a paper
and has sufficient business to support
one We hope Mr. Crawford will
succeed in his effort to establish q
newspaper at that place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

Mr.. Byron De La Beckwith, of
Mokelumne, California, has our
thanks for several copies ofthe OUer-
land China Mal," an English print
ed paper published at HongkoDg,
China.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

aA. Frank Leland, OF the EIkhorn
Independent writing from Madison,
says that the Democrats will probab-
ly nominate Ex-Governor Dewey for
governor, As Dewey never says
anything on politics, he will RIM as
well as any mum candidate they can
bring out.-Oshk0Sh Northeastern.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
CARPENTERS GRAIN BINDER

CARPENTERS GRAIN BINDER.-A
trial of the Automatic Grain Binder,
invented by S. d. Carpenter, former
~ of this city, was had near Wau-
kesha last week. 1t is stated that in
little over four hours, the machine
cut and bound about sig acres of oats,
doing very line work, missing not
more than one sheaf in 200, and this
in part because of the short oat
straw. The trial was made last year,
with some improvements. A new
machine was constructed this year,
but some alterations were found
necessary. Mr.. Carpenter has work
ed at this invention for eight years,
expanding much time and money up
on it, and we understand is confident
that he will be able to fully perfect
it. Western Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republican Union State Convention.

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 II NJ, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1871,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for State
officers 20 be elected at the next general election, and
20 transact such other business as may be deemed
appropriate. .,,.
Zach Senate and Assembly District will be entitled
TO TWO delegates in the Convention
w KEYES, Chairman, Madison.
n G WINKLER Milwaukee.
FRANK LELAND, Elkhorn.
q w HAZELTON, Columbus
JOHN BENNETT, Janesville
o b THOMAS, Prairie du Chen.
HENRY KLEIMPELL, Sank City.
JAMES COLEMAN, Fon du Lac
SCOTT SLOAN, Beaver Dam.
A GUESNIER, Green Bay.
q II GLE, Waushara
q NJ WOODWARD, Lacrosse.
II b. PHILLE0, Grand Rapids
Wisconsin Republican State Central Comittee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

NNHubtuE .,........,......
Town Conventions for the selection of such dele
gates are hereby appointed 10 be held on Saturday,
the 10th day Of September next, at the hour d 2
o'clock p ~, at the usual place OF holding coryen-
tons ia the several towns uniess otherwise ordered
~ regular Town COmmittocs.
Dated Lancaster Wis, August ~, 1871.
bN the Republican County Central Committee.
W. T. DEWEY, Chm.
NJ. T.. RINDLAUB,
W. W. FIELD,
A. A. BENNETT,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
ra~Horace Greely fatty decline

rg- Horace Greedy fatty declines
becoming a can didate of the women
suffragists for President. In his letter
declining the preferred honor he
takes occasion to use a little sarcasm
which can have no other effect than
to make the strong-minded smart.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
Republicans, turn out to
your town caucus on Saturday
afternoon of this week.

EFThe Mineral Point Tribune
says
"Washburns chances for Govern.
or are generally conceded to be the
best, though there is q strong wing
of the party that feel very hopeful
of defeating the General,
Concerning the Lieut. Governor
ship, there is manifestly more doubt,
and of course less interest. If, as is
intimated, Maj. Rountree, of Platte
vile, is a candidate, we hope he will
be nominated. The convention can
not certainly name better man, or
ono moro deserving Of the honor.
The Major can rely on the support of
many friends in Iowa County for al
most any position OF honoror trust"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
ns~A n Y Sun's intarv;owo,

tara n. Y. Suns interviewer
makes b. Gratz Brown, Gov. of Mo-,
say that the first thing to do to
make the Democracy victorious
in 1872, is, just to "oust Mr.. Grant"
Just sol "As the Teller said, the way
to kill old Snoopses' ducks is TO tip
his burned old mill-pond over"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

sor Republicans, attend your town
caucus on Saturday afternoon next
to elect delegates to attend the
Assembly District Convention on
Wednesday of next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

To LANDHoLDERs.-The attention
of every land owner in the county is
called to the list of unredeemed lands
which appear in this issue. See if
your lands arc described in this list.
These tracts were sold by the County
Treasurer in May, 1869, for the de-
linquent taxes of the previous year,
and such taxes with interest and fees
still remain unpaid. Unless redeem
ed before May next they will be
decided to the purchasers. The gem
eral circulation of the Herdld in all
parts Of the county gives land owns
ers everywhere an opportunity to
examine this list This should be
attended to, as under the present
laws land may be forfeited irrecover-
ably in case of slight neglect in this
matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15

at O'Clock, M, for the purpose Of electing FIVE
delegates 10 represent said district 10 the Co. Conyen
ton, 90 DO held ~ Lancaster tho 2Gth Of August
also two delegates 10 represent said district in the
state entou 70 be held At Madison on the 30th Of
August
Each town comprising said First Assembly District
will DE entitled 10 delegate tor every 80 votes cast
Al the last Presidential election, aud enc for every
traction over %.
By order NJ. T.. klNDLAuB Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-08-15
The electors Of the Second Assembly District vii
hold convention at LANCASTER on
"Wednesday August Dad next

at o'clock Z. NJ, 10 elect two delegates 10 attend
the State Convention at Madison, August 30th, and
also elect ye delegates 10 attend the County Con.
ycntion az Lancaster on Saturday, August 10th
Towns will be- entitled TO delegate for every so
fraction % poled at theast President al
election as follows Clifton g. Eenboro 3, Lancaster
" Lima 3 Lib0rty p aud Potosi 10. IL is recommend
vi that town caucuses be held % elect such delegates
tho usual place Of holding elections Ia the several
towns ou Saturday, August 18th, At o'clock NJ.
q. W RYLAND, Chairman.