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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-In some re-
spects the June number of this mag
azlne is equal to any previous issue.
The first paper is upon botanizing,
and an instructive one it is, too, with
nothing horribly sehool-masterish
about it. The Shifting of Power is
the title of an able dissertation which
every thinking man should read with
the severest attention. There are
numerous 9th er papers, all designed
to entertain as well as to instruct
A number of good stories are given,
and some passable poetry. Bret
Harte furnishes some rhythmica-
rubbish, which is none the less flat
and wretched for being in the Allan
tic Monthly. The pieces are denom-
mated "bubbles." and that's precise.
ly what most of them are. A man,
it is said, is not necessarilyia fool be-
cause he has written poetry, but we
greatly fear that Mr.. Harte will not
bS SulOhlCiOO lOI WlsO uluC0 hunger,
if he persists in working off many
more advertisements" like the one
found on page 744 Of the magazine
now in hand. In The WhisperingGal-
lery, Dickens is the subject of Mr..
Fields entertaining narrative. Any
thing relating to the great novelist
is read quite as eagerly as were his
books when they first appeared one
by one before the public, and we can
name no other man, living or dead,
in whom the world feels more pro-
found interest than in the immortal
creator of Pickwick and Little Nell.
No admirer of Dickens can afford to
leave unread the recollections Mr.. f.
is now publishing in the Atlantic
The present number closes vol q.
Terms, 81 yearly in advance. Boston:
Jas. r. Osgood & Go.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

FOUND HIMSELF RIcH.-The man
who drew the S25, 600 prize in the
Milwaukee Musical Society lottery
last week, was w. |. Carver, of Reeds
burg, in this State. He was soldier
in the late war, volunteering in Mil,
waukee, in the Fifth Wisconsin.
After the war he married and settled
in Reedsburg, engaging in the hop
culture, which then promised so high
". la that venture no lost every
thing and up to this streak of good
fortune, be was making a scanty
living from the soil. He bought
originally, three tickets in the enter
prise, but sold two of them, fortun-
ately reserving the lucky number.
When the news OF his good fortune
reached him, be was at work hauling
stone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
Seventeen Year Locusts.

The appearance Of the seventeen
year locusts," so called in Northern
Illinois, and elsewhere, fulfills the
prediction of the old settlers that this
IS the year for them. We learn from
different sources that the much dread
ed destroyer has appeared in some
parts of Grant County-the region of
Cassvile, Beetown, Waterloo and
Potosi. The line of their march
seems to extend TO the southeast,
taking the direction of the Mississip-
pi river. 1t is reported that in this
district the locusts are rapidly in
creasing in number, and vegetation
of all kinds, especially fruit trees, are
suffering from their ravages. We
have not heard of their appearance in
any other parts of the county. The
Western Farmer says these so-called
"Seventeen year locusts" are not
locusts at all, but belong to the Cicada
family. They are remarkable from
the fact that they appear in immense
numbers at intervals of II years
although the fact seems well attested
that in some localities, distinct broods
appear at intervals Of Is years--re-
naming but short time, apparent
ly eating nothing in their mature
state and having no other object than
to pcrpetuate their kind the females
laying considerable numbers of eggs,
depositing them in two parallel rows,
in the wood Of tender twigs of trees
and bushes The only harm they do
is causing the loss Of these twigs,
which die, break off, and fall to the
ground. In rare cases, if ever, does
this result in the death of the tree or
even in serious injury to it. In cer-
tain conditions some slight injury
may be done by the large number of
small holes made by the insects in
coming to the surface of the ground.
The insect has no sting, and does not
seem to have the power to bite. 1t
is possible that in exceedingly rare
cases it has attempted and succeeded
in depositing an egg in the skin of a
human being.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

GOLD AND SILvER.-Up to the year
1916, the value of silver produced
exceeded that Of gold. In 1860 it
amounted to 1922 per cent. of the en-
tire yield, as opposed to 27.8 per
cent. of gold. Since 1916 the gold
production has taken the lead. 1t
reached it's maximum in 1853, when
it rose to 500 per cent. and declined
to 67.2 in 1868. For the year 1900
the entire production of the precious
metals was estimated at 44,80O
pounds of gold, valued at S8,640, 900,
and 800, 900 pounds of silver, valued
at $40, 100000. For the year 1868
the estimate was 100000 pounds of
gold, valued at S143,000,000, and
3, 100. 900 pounds of silver, valued at
$40, 900, 900. According to these
statistics, the gold production had
increased, from the year 1900 to
1868, $50 per cent, while the increase
in silver was 172 per cent. in value,
the increase in gold was $50 per cent,
and in silver, 1876 per cent. In the
year 1900, 1915 pounds of silver were
paid for pound of gold 100 years
later, l1.6 pounds; in 1850, - poundsb
so years later, 14.9 pounds in 1850,
1893 pounds 1900, 1912 pounds !,
1850, 10 8 pounds; 1869, 1861.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
Crop Notes.

says the Hessian fly is preying upon
the wheat TO an alarming extont, and
has quite ruined some fields. This
fly is grub from one-sixth to one
fourth Of an inch in length, and is
usually found below the first Joint,
or between the first and second. 1t
is feared that, il consequence of the
ravages of this insect, the wheat
crops in this section will DO nearly a
total failure.
MARYLAND We have distressing
accounts from all parts Of the State,
of the ravages of the fly. A few
fields have not been touched at all.
but some are SO completely destroyed
that the owners offer their entire
crops for the cost of their seed wheat.
G EoRGIA AND ALABAMA-Crop re.
ports from Georgia andAlabama are
bad. Farmers were late in planting,
aud excessive rains, with cool wealth
CT, have done much injury.
VIRGINIA-The ravages of fly,
though greater than for twelve years,
yet will not decrease the crop of
wheat as seriously as was at first sup
posed. There will be very fair
yield in spite of the destructive in
sect.
ILLINoIs-In central Illinois, this
Spring, the Hessian fly has destroy
ed several fields of wheat. Both
corn and wheat have been greatly
injured. in some parts of tho State
the locust has also appeared, but no
general damage by them is feared.
Reports from all parts of the State
promise q great harvest of small
grains.
OHIo-Complaints come of much
much damage done TO wheat by
frost in southern Ohio. But else
where neither frost, insect or disease
has seemed to materially injure the
crops
MICHIGAN-A Detroit dispatch of
the Both says reports from all por-
tions of Michigan represents the crop
and fruit prospects as splendid, with
the single exception of potatoes,
which are reported magnificently
buggy.
IowA-The young crops all over
Iowa are reported in prime condi
ton. Winter wheat is the best it
has been for years. Spring wheat is
unusually forward and promising.
OREGoN-There are fine prospects
of large crops in Oregon. The rains
were very heavy, which is consider
ed certain indication Of success in
that region.
In many parts of the Western
States, potato bugs are creating great
CONSERVATION, The potato crop in
several localities is reported as being
in danger Of utter destruction by
these pests.
Southern corn and Southern cot
ton are reported to be in bad way.
Too little water is killing the one,
and too many worms are eating the
other.
The Western Farmer says that
much damage has been done to many
fields of wheat in Wisconsin by wild
pigeons. They have been especially
destructive to the counties of Wood
and Waupacca.
The chintz bug has made its APP.
pearance in several places; but we
have not heard of any considerable
injury to grain from it as yet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

s6- Within the past ten days five
girls under fourteen years of age
have committed suicide in the United
States. One of ten years hung her.
self because her brother died. Two
between twelve and fourteen poison
ed themselves in consequence of love
disappointment. One of eleven told
her comparisons she intended to jump
rope until she killed herself, and did
so, dying the next day. The fifth,
only eight and half years of age,
threw herself into mill pond because
her mrther insisted upon her wearing
copper-toed shoes. To these may be
added the novel suicide of little
girl twenty-one months Of age, the
child of Mr.. William beavers, re-
siding near Alexandria, Va. The
child held her breath while in a pet,
as children frequently do, and died,
although she was perfectly well be-
fore the crying fit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
Estate of TAYLOR.

CrArE OF WISCONSIN, In Probate Grant County
- Grant County. ! Court.
In the matter Of the estate Of Thomas Taylor, Decd
On reading and filing the petition of Warden An
derson administrator of the estate Of Thomas Tay lo
deceased representing among other things that he has
fully administered said estate and praying that time
and place be fixed for examining and allowing his
count Of his administration 1t is ordered that sal
count be examined by the Judge Of this court, on
Thursday the 9th day Of July, ISL next ensuing at
the Probate Office in Lancaster in said county, at two
O'clock NJ
And further ordered that notice thereof be given
TO all persons interested by publishing copy Of this
order for three successive weeks prior TO said day
hearing, in the Grant County HERALD, weekly news
raper printed and published Lancaster in said
ty. by the Court, WM. McG0NlGAL, Co. Judge
Dated at Lancaster, 2, 1871. Iva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
sa- The r. r. Meeting on Satur

sA-The r. r. Meeting on Satur-
day last was addressed by NJ. Goth
rem, NJ. NJ. Strong, Vim. L. Henry
and Alex Wilson. Although no mo-
tons were entertained. it was plain
to see that the feeling of the audience
was averse to the proposition of Geo.
w. Cobb. The speeches were too
long, and the audience became weary
before the adjournment. Another
meeting at no distant day is con-
templated.-Nationdl Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

s6rJoseph Trunk, of La Crosse,
was killed by kerosene lamp ex.
nIosion last Tuesday evening. He
was filling a lighted lamp when the
accident occurred. When win peo-
ME quit the business of filing lighted
lamps 2-Badger State Banner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

aR-Another reason for Fastening
the return of the Democracy to pow
err is furnished by Postmaster Gener-
al Creswell, a most notorious radical
Republican. He has had the audaci.
ty to so manage postal affairs that
the revenue this year is 81, 900, 900
more than last year, and there is
every prospect that the Postoffice
Department of the country will
shortly be selfsustaining. Men like
Cresswell are dangerous in govern
ment, and ought to be displaced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

BURNED TO DEATH.-We learn tia,
a little girl, living in Sun Prairie
about 10 years of age, named Katie
Manley, was shockingly burned
while filling a kerosene lamp. 1t was
dark, and, in filling the lamp, she
attempted 70 pour oil into lamp
already filed, thereby spilling some
of it. On lighting match, the in
flammable gas ignited, and so burned
her that she died after few days.
Madison Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
observation-disclosures.

GrATE OF WISCONSIN, 90 In Justices Court
- County of Grant. - Town of Clifton
To THOMAS EDWARDS:
You arc hereby notified that warrant of attach
ment has been issued against you and your property
ttached to satisfy the.demand jof r. s. Smith and
G. J. Smith, a m o u ii z to Fiity-seven 75.l00
Dollars with interest and costs of suit. Now
unless you shall appear before Joseph Allen
a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, al
his Office in said town, the Goth day of June, 1871
at one O'Clock in the afternoon, judgment will be
rendered against you and yeur property sold to pay
the debt. Il. SMITH q, }. SMITH,
Plaintiffs
Dated this I'd day Of June 1871 lw3%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

GFRev. J. Murrish, our State
Geologist, is in the Beetown mines
looking up the mineral resources of
that region. Mr.. Murrish has been
making geological reconnaissance
through our State, and he appears
very tayorably impressed with our
mineral prospects. Ii appears to
be bis conviction that the heaviest
bodies of lead arc below the water.
and that we have not as yet found the
main deposits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
COLT STRAYED.

Strayed from the subscriber residing on the "Bal
lard farm" in north Lancast er about the LIST of May
an iron gray horse colt, years old, good SIZE rather
Wild had on a halter when he left will pay
liberal reward for the return of the animal infor
nation that Will lead to his recovery. d. BIRCH.
Lancaster June 3, 1871. lw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

I@-lt is rumored that the garrison
of Fort Buford has been massacred
by the Sioux Indians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

CTArE or WISCONSIN, - Circuit Court in end for
- Grant County, % Grant County.
Action of Foreclosure.
william Geary, plaintiG. Rebecca Murley, John
Murley, William Mufley. Thomas Murley, James
Murley Andrew Murley, Emma Murley, Mary MUIR
ley, Joseph Murley and Simon Murey, dsfts.
The State Of Wisconsin 10 the Defendants here named
You are hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint in this action, which filed in the
Office of the Clerk Of said Court atLancat ter. Grant
County, Wisconsin, the Sd day of June, A. D. 1871
and 10 copy of your answer to said complaint
the subscribers their Office in the village OF Lam
caster, Wisconsin, within twenty days after the
vice hereof exclusive of the day of such service and
e you fail to the said complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply
TO the Court for the relief demanded in the said
plant BUSHNELL & CLARK,
Plaintiff Attorneys. Lancaster, Wis.
Dated June 3D. 1871. Two
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

s~- The Chicago Times says that
Jefferson Davis has outlived his
usefulness"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

IMPORTANT TO JUsTIcEs.-Th In
ternal Revenue Law requires that
the Bond Of Justice of the Peace or
Constable, given for no specified
amount, but conditioned for the pro-
per payment of all sums of money
coming into his hands by virtae OF
such office, must be stamped with a
twenty-five cent Revenue stamp
The penalty for violating this law is
very severe and will be rigidly en-
forced by the revenue officers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

nA- A State Temperance Political
Convention is in session to-day at
Oshkosh, 10 nominate Candidates
for the State offices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06
7-3O GOLD LOAN
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
RAPID PROGRESS OF THE WORK.

The building OF theNorthern Pacific Railroad, (bc-
gun July LAST, is being pushed forward with great
ergy from both extremies the line. Several thous-
and employed in Minnesota aud on the Pacific
coast The grade is nearly completed 266 miles
ward from Lake Superior trains are running over 1870
miles of finished road, and track laying is rapidly pro-
crossing toward the eastern Border of Dakota In
Guiding its purchase Of the ST. Paul q Pacific Roaa,
the Northern Pacific Company has Ala miles OF
completed road and by September next this will be in
creased 20 at least $50.
AGOOD INVESTMENT. Jay Cooke 4 Co.
selling, and unhesitatingy recommend, Profit
able and perfectly Safe Investment First Mortgage
Land Grant Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Rail
road Company. They have 80 years to run, bear
Seven aud Three-Tenths per cent gold interest (more
than per cent currency and secured By first and
only mortgage on the ENTIRE RoApANe EQUIPMENTS
and also as fast as The Road is completed, on
$4,000 ACRES OF LAND TO every mile OF
track, $50 Acres for each $1,000 Bond. They are
exempt from U 5 Tax Principal and Interest are pay.
able in Gold DENOMINATIONS Coupons, 500 TO 81 200
Registered, 500 to $4,000.
LANDS FOR BONDs. Northern Pacific 1905
Iare at all times receivable at CENT. ABOVE
PAN, in exchange for the Company's Lands at their
owest cash price, This renders them practically INTER-
EST BEARING LAND WARRANTS.
SHINING FUND. The proceeds Of all sales of
lands are required to be devoted TO the re.purchase
aud cancellation Of the First Mortgage Bonds Of the
Company. The Land Grant OF the Road exceeds Fifty
Million Acres. This immense Sinking Fund will un-
doubtedy cancel the principal of the Companys bond
ed debt before 1T falls dues With their ample security
and high OF interest there is noinyesment access
ble to the people, which is more PROFITABLE OR SAFE.
| Exchanging u. +. FiVE-TWEN TIES.
The su ccess OF the New Government per cent. Loan
viii compel the early surrender Of the United States
per cents. Many holders Of FiveTwenlies are now
exchanging them for Northern Pacific Seven Ihirties,
thus realizing handsome Profit, ana greatly ncreas.
| ing their yeirly income.
OTHER SECURITIES. An MAJ ketabe Stocks
and bonds will be received at their highest current price
ia exchange for Northern Pacific SevenThirties EX-
! PRESS CHARGES on Money or bonds received, and on
SIven.Thrties sent in return, will be paid by the FL
nancal Agents. Full information, maps, pamphlets,
etc, can be obtained on application at any agency or
| from the Undersigned
For sale 'y JAY COOKE &C0.
Philadelphia, New York, Washington,
Financial Agents Northern Pacific Railroad Co,
By BANKS and BANKERS generally throughout The
col9tl.u SIT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-06

WEATHER-CRoPs. - During the
week past abundant showers have
been frequent and we'll distributed
over the county, and the ground is
left in the best condition for advanc-
ing the crops. Never were pros
poets, at this season, more flattering
for n rich and abundant harvest.
Small grain is doing well, except
that in some parts there is light
growth Of oats but corn, the king of
crops, is far advanced and promises
well. Orchardists say that fruits,
generally, bear the best OF promise.
New-York tribune., 1871-05-03

also eeor coaireos q o tsistor unfse Tor the
eauc ron us further exposing Tho estate 10 the k o ee "
damages. ~. ...o.
which have referred iee was qucs
tor of end OF tntue influence
f @ eht was he evidence ohScd 10 the latter that tc oooiesi
counsel bs Al all for a. and finally whovy sbsndonei
M Indeed no ground opposition strenuouy adhered TO-
which uporto1 by ertniGSs OF
oe Witnesses positive testimony unnpeacled susc
10 he according 70 my Judgment. overwhelming -,
the think shows that the CONTESTANT
counsel dcpcucd the radical idea that the will ohed coal
moi be eenvne t provisions unnatural which regs.
an theory the principal getee he'd been bis wife Tor
hslf cntnrY and the contestant herself annuity o
daring IN this court enables " sh
admitted probate uuquestcuod wis kng
tire widows where there children
a,d the only descendant being bis granh he avei
the estate
from family hut loh the grandch pber allowance as
reasonable expectation must thn the a,
surviving custodian OF the would do by her
would " living the le with the nt an
,rAry, strongest oil affection on the part Of VIC
the contestant and circufn.
principles stated ana o. os the (which
stances of the developed the Thai there
unus
snb c,aus. az oppctep 10 The VIII o,ns ont Of the
az oon, ~ be charges Of contestant % eo ~
tse and he,efre deem TO cent
fof the ,nIs
s IN thc estate considering .s' ' ~ Io;s ,n an
Wt onases " & he OF The tes'apt bna ~; al
e,er, shall such so.ss as 10 the
10 my approval Duryea and hrs esoh =,
the counsel ier David Jaqne the spes VI
In rega a., T OF suitable allowance 70 ,;oa a,
The rr 10 the question uHtn he W
Wees thin. from my Decree by the Supreme Court
/
New-York tribune., 1871-05-03

PfSSFNG ERS ARRIVED.

PROM HAMBuRGIn steamship Thu ss May -Jscob Morawer
wife inl four rui H.nnhk D. q Prurce. Louis Stropp
NesSsfgari Alfred Dtmaneh, hmre hemryer
Mss iPv Ms Jcaman -four eh'i 'oVant John holer Geo
Jung. MARY Watson, Fernando Skel Mar cbllfen
eite Clemens VII NeAganencr &. " Oh la Lud
wngate Cha Bau r. Bppn AMI 9th
ags
PROM AyANSAH-In steamship San Ja May 2MrL Arm
strong Mrs Huntington. Mrs tue e.. hrad 4. Ealcs Meek
aud children Mrs Kendall Miss Kendall H. i.l,ocs ss Hitch.
cock M. A. g. Rnoh Miss ~ II. n5n, Mrs Ef, 3ia, Airs
Moore Mn Paige. Mrs. wnkeed Mrs 81 Diekworh,
l. Parker hr, H. iinnglo9 hn hsntnSci H. ce H. soi'
Mr. D. VI. Anderson sul ohen, 81 H. Maer tlD Mcr Mas
Mayef w. As,elfard, H. g. BrrNn j. Roberts Acoare, Hrs.
hcurc aRl I,os H. Calcn Dt J. H. hou H. Brinlrn
M Dresser PHILLIPS Miss Brown, Mn Dun d. Mis-, Mcssi.
servant and clliren Burt Miss Brhy
J. Wood j. Page H. Anderson A. Purin, Nh. Purn l hHs
Maien Mrs Martin aud ehdcn, ha Sears ais D. Morgan,
Mir bscen(. Muhgan, NJ Dickson, j. Sveencj ALL L. Au-
deiaOa Mia Al hBs0a, Mss n AnioTsou M T. o0aIhgc aud
New-York tribune., 1871-05-03

oravma. and she was accordingly got under way, ran
in and anchored or that place, when ~ Was iouna
that the city was In the hands OF UoI ,,v snnf
off TO tho steamer and she was ordered 70 depart d ,of
% ,i,co E called Chacla, 10 which she proceeded ana
here tbe Mexicans all landed except guard. upon
ancborng the steamer placed under tho guns oi
war, armed schooner, called the COnna. ono
so remaned until Vega arrived when most Oh tio
Me sicans embarked again ON the steamer anu sue s VIZ
ororcd 10 run ecapan, where the Oysterng party
were Gen. Vega promising Inc that upon tue arrival a.
that place and final landing OF his troops, the VcsSeI
shon,d be given back To my command. The steamer
made the trip under the command Of the Mexican pilot
and passing by the Oystcring party stu ~ ther opera
tions was en up the river about 40 miles, and then
,net 10 I'm tho stream and continued 10 DO held by tho
\ sKicana. A.
On the nth Of June tho steamer captured by the
American nof-war pirate. and alter tho battle
river "a prisoner fnd was turned to the Mexican
authorities by whom ho sent TO prison on cnafge
Of piracy. The affidavit closes by asserting tat tno
forced service Of the vessel mado known 10 the COM
nander of the Mohcan, and complains OF tho want oi
attention OF the American Consul at Mazatian'
New-York tribune., 1871-05-03
THE RISKS OF UNCERTIFIED CHECKS

J. Shuster Miller and Others sued A. ID. A..
Miller and others, in the Superior Court to recover
5000 and 5000 draft The plaintiffs presented at
the proper time draft from the defendants in Buffalo,
drawn on j. X Place Co. of this city, in payment an
uncertfi cheek which they deposited at their bank
without getting it certified presenting 1t at the bank
at which il was payable When the check was glvea
K Place a. Co had funds the bank sufficient TO meet
it, but when 70 was presented in the ordinary course oi
business at the Clearing House, Place q Co. had faea
tached for other purposes. The plaintiffs then sued MIL
ler & Co., who made the draft On the trial, which re-
plaintiffs should have had the check certified. as IL Gus
tomary or presented for payment on the same day ao
that they were not obliged take check, but should
have demanded the money The General Term affirmed
the decision but the Court OF Appeals reversed IL ana
sent the case back for a trial Judge Jones directed
a verdict Yesterday for the defendants.