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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
Spring Elections.

The Spring elections will take
place on Tuesday, April 4th, at which
will be elected two Associate Justices
Of the Supreme Court and such to wn
officers as are required by law.
As has has been the custom here
tofore, we suggest that town eau.
cuses be held in the several towns oil
the county at the usual places Of
holding elections, on Saturday pre-
vious to the eiection--April I'd, a,
say 2 o'clock p. E.-unless other
wise provided by town committees,
to nominate candidates for the town
Offices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

49, The Warren Sentinel says there
is a strong probability of the Monroe
& Dubuque Railroad being built soon.
1t will probably intersect with our
road at Riverside. No town in the
state will rejoice over the event
more than Mineral Point. We
would like to see our road continued
through this and RichIand counties
to Tomah or some point east OF
there. These two roads completed
would give us another market mil
waukee) better than Chicago, and an
opportunity to purchase cheap lum.
bcr, besides the personal convenience
in travelling about the Sta te.-Min-
erdl Point Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

LEcIsLATIvE.-During the session
of the legislature about at close, one
thousand and fifty bills have been
introduced--the largest number ever
introduced in one session. About
seven hundred and fifty originated
IN the Senate. The Grant deIega-
ton introduced twenty-five of the
bills, as follows: Assemblvmen
Field ~, Coons 8, Holloway 3, Har-
ris 3, Chambers l. The session will
probably close on Thursday of this
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
Seed Corn : Sale.

have on hand limited supply Of the celebrated,
WEBSTER SEED CORN, which I offer for sale at
reasonable rates This variety Of yields fully
q TO % more than the common Dent, a single stalk
occasionally bearing GOOD SEED EARS. Itripens
rom two to three weeks earlier than the common
kinds. have raised the Sanford corn which IA Az
ceeded BY the Webster variety in quantity Of grain
but not Of foliage.
sell this corn at IS 90 per bushe and 81 70 per half
bushel. 1t will be nicely sacked and labelled ana
will be delivered free Of extra charge at Lancaster
Fennimore Centre, Boscobel North Andoyer Cassvlle
Beetown, Bloomington, Patch Grove, Mount Hope
and Potosi.
H8- Money must accompany all orders. Delivery
win be made about the close OF April.
@. W. GRAVES, Bloomington, Wis.
Bloomington, March 4, 1871. live
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
JUDICIAL ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That at the Judi
eAl Election, 70 be held In the several towns. wards
and piection precincts In the State Of Wisconsin, on
the First Tuesday, being the fourth day OF April next
tbs following ofncers are 10 be electedi
An ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME
COURT 10 mn the vacancy for the residue Of the I'M
expired term Of once 10 which Byron Paine, deceased
was elected on the seventh day Of April, 1868. and
which term will expire on the thrtyhrst day Of May
next;
An ASSOCIATE JUSTICE on THE SUPREME
COURT for the term Of ONCE commencing on the frat
day OF June NEXT In place OF the Associate Justice Of
the Supreme Court who shall DO elected 10 al the
Aforesaid vacancy
IL. 81 Given under my hand and the great seal OF
the State Of Wisconsin, 81 the Capitol IN
Madison, the Grnt day Of March, 1871
Ii. HREE9E. Secretary o. state
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

No. Waldo Brown, our predecessor
in the publication of the Onion, has
received from Secretary Delano. OF
the Interior Department, an appoint.
ment to clerkship in the General
Land Office at Washington, and left
for that city yesterday. We con-
gratulate Mr.. Brown on his good
fortune, which he has certainly mer-
tied if years of earnert work 10 the
Republican ranks could claim a re-
ward from the party which be has
so faithfully served.-Pfairie dst
Chen Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

JUSTICE FEEs.-The bill introduc-
cd in the Assembly by Mr.. keenan,
at the early part of the session to
increase the fees Of justices of the
peace, has passed both houses. The
bill increase the fees in the fol-
lowing particulars: For admins
tering any oath to q witness, ten
cents, and for administering al other
oaths, twenty-five cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

nA-A prominent western journaf
writes 1--WE do not see the use OF
newspaper proprietors claiming a
larger circulation than they really
have. The standing Of the paper al
over the United States is q better IT,
dication Of its circulation than any
boasts its proprietors may maze
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
GRANT COUNTY WISCONSIN,.

bAkAiff OFrcA, LAhcAsrxR, March 10, lIl'
10 ne Electors Of the County Of Grant;
In pursuance ofthe above order to me directed by
the Secretary Of State, JUDICIAL ELECTION will
be held At the usual place Of holding elections In zach
Of the several towns and election precincts ofths
" OF grant, the FIRST Tuesday being the 4th day Of
April next, for the purpose Of eeeting Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court 10 al the vacancy for
the unsxpred term 20 which Byron Paine, deceased,
vas elected, and which term win expire May 3lst
next and 10 elect Associate Justice Of the Supreme
Court for the term Of Oce commencing June iat next
In place Of the Associate Justice Of the Buprems
Court who shall be elected 10 an the aforesaid
eancy.
Aud In pursuance Of the laws Of the State Of Wis
conain, there will be held At the time and place 10
each Of the several towns and election precincts In the
county Of Grant, an ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION, At
which will be elected such town officers BY Law
required.
Said election to be conducted the votes cAnvasssd
and returns made pursuant 10 law And that the polla
Of said election will be opened ~ o'clock, A. NJ,
and closed a. sunset Of that day.
VIM II. BLOAT,
alta Sheriff Of Grant County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

R@-The Grant County Democrat
and the Beaver Dam argus urge the
support of Judge David J. Pulling,
of Dodge county, as a Democratic
candidate for Associate Justice of the
Sapreme Court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
DON'T LIKE TO DO 1T
but cannot help it, and shall be compelled TO leave
all Of my old notes and accounts unpaid this month
with officer fot collections This is the last call
d. +. BROWN.
Bloomington March LIST, 1871, 4ows
Ira- George e. Leland, formerly

Ey- George e. Leland, formerly
the brilliant young editor of the Be.
lott Register, o young man of fine
promise as newspaper writer, died,
on Monday, at Brooklyn, Iowa, of
lung difficulty. BE learned the print
ing business in the Elkhorn Indepen-
dent Office, and was at one time en-
gagged on the GAINESVILLE Gazette,
where he furnished many readable
"jotF." He was about % years of
age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

n@-A correspondent ofthe st. Paul
Pioneer, writing from Minneapolis
says: "The latest advices from the
pineries represent a short cut this
winter. Some, who are posted, rep
resent the number of feet cut will not
exceed eighty millions, against one
hundred and twenty millions last.
WAR;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

s@-lt is now generally conceded
that the Joint High Commission will
nnish its labors in short time, and
that the work will be ready to be
submitted to the Senate about the
same with the report Of the San Do
mingo Commission.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

SAN DoMIN0o.-It is announced in
Washington dispatches that the San
Domingo Commissioners will CON-
plcte the labors of their mission and
return to Washington in less than a
fortnight, and it is anticipated tha,
their report will be unanimously in
favor of the annexation Of San Do.
mingo TO the United States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

SAN DoMINao.-New York, March
10.-The Herald's special from Ha-
vana telegraphs that affairs in San
Domingo do not promise well for
the ultimate success of the annexa-
ton party. The population, on hear
ing that the Commissioners bad sent
report favorable to the project,
armed themselves and commenced
setting fire to the buildings, threaten
ing to burn the towns, and at the same
time utteringcries cf''no annexation. /"
Luperon, the Dominican General, has
arrived in tie northern part of the
Island, with some of his followers,
and would act in CONJUNCTION with
Cabral against Baez and the annexa-
ZIONIST party. The Haytiens. althou n
protesting strict neutrality, are Sc
cretly aiding the Dominican insurrec
ton, and they have been warned
against it by the United State off,
Gals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

ex-senator Magoon has introduc-
cd a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to
authorize certain townsi in Lafayette
county to aid in the construction Of
a railroad from Monroe to the Missis-
sippi river.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

p6r Mr.. Henry d. Cooke has TAX
en- the Office of Governor of the Dis
trict of Columbia in good faith, and
is now busy on the preliminary work
of organization, duty assigned him
BY the Territorial bill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

sa~The three most conspicuous
women now at the Capital are Mrs.
Mary Clemer Ames, Gail Hamilton
and Winnie Ream.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

.sa The fine new school house at
t.r;nsII Iowa. was burned Friday.
T,oss s10 900. The FIRE was caused
~ sweeping dirt into the register.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

l~A third Normal school it soon
TO DO opened, and fourth to be To-
Gated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

pW-The survey of the railroad line
from Monroe to Madison, is now in
process.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14

s6y- The shock Of an earthquake
was felt in Janesville on the night OF
the LIST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
NOTICE.

All those indebted to tho firm Of Woodhouse a
Thomas will please call and make payment, either in
money OF grain, by the 18th day Of April next
MUST have what is due by that time to meetfour
expenses for improvements we making. Gentle
men, we "Hanst' in the full sense of the term.
W00DH0usE THOMAS.
Bloomington, March 18th, 1871. 4lw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-14
GRAPE ROOTS

FOR SALE.
have for sale a choice lot of GRAPE ROOTS of All
kinds Also FRUIT TREES Of the approved and best
varieties. Call at my grapery and nursery one mile
east Of Potosi. JOHN BONN.
Potos March 10th, 1871. 41w3&
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13
GREAT GUNS.

You speak Of the great gun recently
cast at he royal Arsenal in England us
being tile largest in the world. This is 4
mistake There is gun at Fort lIamil.
ton, Long Island, that far exceeds the
English gun in size and weight 1t
weighs one hundred and sixteen thousand
five hundred and forty mine POUNDS, which
is over fifty eight and quarter tons, while
the En- glish gun weighs but thirty five
tons. It carries ball of one thousand
pounds weight; the English gun n shot
weighing but seven hundred pounds Its
service charge is one hundred pounds OF
powder which can be increased to one
hundrel and fifty. II is twenty feet in
length, and is capable Of propelling ball
10 distance Of three miles. think this
beats the Englishmnn considerably There
is, how ever, still larger gun, of Krupp
manufa acture, owned by the prussian Cow
ernment which was at the French Exhi-
bi,ion. and which. according to rcccn,
article in the Gartcniaube. throws solid
steel shot weighing clevcd hundred Prus.
sian pounds, cncascd in two hundred
pounds Of lead.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

SxRious DrrvicuLriKs IN TmE Coal
REoioxs.--Thc Scranton Pa. Evening
Bulletin oi Tuesday last says -" To-day
lqborers met in the valley west Of Hyde
Park, near the Dodge shait, for the pur-
pose Of making arrangements 10 resume
work. The laborcrs numbered about six
hundred. While engaged in their delib-
crstions. a party Of the W. i. Il. miners,
accompanied by abou, one bundled women.
made raid upon them. Tho laborcrs
repulscd the motley crowd and drove them
from the ground Soon, however, the
bcsicgcrs wore reinforced BY about four
hundred more. and general fight with
stones. clubs. pistols, &c. took place, and
is still going on"
Quite number have been killed and
many wounded. A despatch dated the
10th. says:-Hydc Park was occupied all
night by troops under arms, and the welsh
laborcrs were all on the alert, expecting
an attack from body Of Irish rioters bent
on preventing RESUMPTION Of work. The
military force succeeded in Keeping order
this morning. and there is now no open
violence. but the excitement is intense u
mong all classes. and is greatly increased
by the discovery of three dead bodies in
the swamp near the scene Of the rioting
yesterday There is no safety for life or
property among working men willing to
accept employment except under the i'm
mediate protection of the military.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

Tms WAsnixaroS TnxArY In respect
TO that class Of claims known under the
general title Of the Alabama Claims. it is
agreed that they shall be adjudica,cj by n
tribunal Of arbitration. According to
the Washington Chronicle, the Eve
arbitrators are to be appointed, one
BY tho President. one by the Queen Of
England. one by the Emperor Of Ger
many, one BY the President Of Switzer-
land. and one by the King Of Italy, and
they arc to meet in Genoa. The two con-
tsscting governments also agree to use
due vigilance in future to prevent the
bsildiug. dt,ing out or escape Of any ves-
sel intended to make war upon another ma
zion with which it is at peace, and to pre-
vent such vcssels from entering their ports
Tor repairs. munitions or supplies, or hay.
ing entered, no 10 permit their departure.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13
caviL wan N raAscn.

The civil war in France still continues.
The vsrssillss forces nrc regularly but
slowly pushing their advance upon the de-
isnccs of PARIS, and have made extensive
parptions for terrible bombardmcnt. and
assault in force. A breach in tho walls
wss expected 10 be accomplished BY to-
day. The National Guards and the par
tissus Of the Commune arc discouraged,
apd the proclamation Of NJ Theirs. call
In upon tho citizens for aid, has had
great effect.
Tho tri.color has been planted over Issy
and the flag Of the insurgents presented
to the Assembly, which congratulated
tho troops on their success. Fort Van
vrcs. after being many hours in flames,
has ceased firing and been evacuated
Antcul, Pont du Jour, and Ncuilly are
being violently bombardcd, and the people
arc flying panic-strickcn. In an attack
made by the insurgents in the direction Of
the latter place. they were moved down
~ the Government mitrailleuses with
great slaughter, and were forced to rap
ID retreat.
General Rossel accuses the Commune
Of weakness and the troops Of cowardice,
and adds that, instead Of fighting officers.
they have talking ones. In letter to
the Commune. he resigns the command.
declining u responsibility where everybody
delibcrases, nobody obcys orders, nothing
il organized and where the guns arc only
served by a few volunteers. lie retires
from the service, and asks for cell in the
Masas prison.
A secret meeting Of the Commune was
h characterized by recriminations between
tho Central Committee and that of Public
Safety. A proclamation has been issued
ordering the most relentless measures to-
wards the bcsicgers. The troops are for
biddcu to cease firing upon the Govern
mcnt troops, even il they should surrcn-
der. while fugitivcs and stragglcrs nrc to
be sabrcd when caught, or, IL in any num-
Der. to be fired into mercilcssly BY cannon
and nitraillcuses.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

TUE OLDEST Livixd CoSdRgssNAx -
We notice going the rounds Of the press
the names of several who claim to be the
oldest living ex-Congrcssmnn. OF those
named. neither served MS far back as the
Hon W n Edwards, Of this county
Mr. Edwards succeeded the Hon. Nat
Macon from this congressional district in
1Slr and served with marked distinction
till 1877 lie is now in the Sith year of
his age, hale and hearty, with Il fair pros
pcct Of many years Of usefulness before
him - Nurrenton CA. O. Ga..
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

The recent heavy rains have caused
frc.hets IN the Potomac aud Shenandoah
rivers The temporary supports of the
railroad bridge across the Potomac. at
Washington were knocked away ycstcr-
day and travel was suspended. The loco
motive and two ears Of freight train on
the Orange. Alexander and Manassas Rail
road were thrown down an cmbankment
By the undermining Of the track, and the
fireman aud engineer we're injured All
the temporary bridges on the Winchester
and Potomac branch Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad are weighed down with
coal cars to prevent them from floating
away.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

At Port Deposit. n. Y. it has just been
made public that, on the night Of April
30th, an attempt was made to throw the
Erie Railroad express train off the track
near ,ha, place. The train was descend.
ing the summit grade. which is fifty feet
to the mile, at the rate Of over forty miles
an hour. when it ran into some obs,ruc.
iions, but its weight and speed overcamc
the resistance. and tho danger was escaped.
The watchman at once began to remove
the Instructions, when shower Of stones
from the wood on the side of the road COM
PEELED him to desis' and procure assistance
The train was unusually large, ,nnd includ-
ed the directors car, containing Gould
and Fisk.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

In CASTOR county, Nor:h Carolina. on
the night Of the l4,h Of April, 1871 me-
gro. named Hargrove. with his compan-
ion, went to the residence Of MI old citi.
gen, Mr.. Frederick Costner, aud attempt
cd to violate tho person Of Mrs. Cosiner.
The lady terrified, shrieked with the sn-
ergy Of despair. which brought her. hus-
band u her rescue. when both Williams
fed. The black fiends then won't 10 the
residence Of Mrs. Sarah Stropp, white
widow lady, residing in The neighborhood
and each In turn violated the person ol
her daaghter. beautiful girl Of fourteen,
one Of the negroes holding a pistol to the
mothers bead TO prevent her interference.
Hasgrpve has been caught.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13
To Breeders Of TR0TTIN0 HORSES
IJAyiHG realised ny expectations h ths GET Of
L lu,y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -
SIR CECIL. 2

onrr his service for this season, conlgdeutly be-
lieviag him TO he the besi horsc ever offered 10
hr~~deys Of tvvstng stock Nv this section, and Of
the 'sos' fashionable i,lced; greater speed and
higher prices being paid for lIamblctoalan llor-
s~s than any other sirnin VI stock pvoduced To-
this OF any other country. have several of his
colts coming three ycnrs old which for style and
sp~cd cannot be exc~llssl, " equaled BY any In
the country. will take pIsntnrc In showing
them 10 Y, n,lcmcn who have mar . 10 <rvc.
Ills renowned sire, Rysdyks llsiublesomian,
no, only produced stock Of extraordinary speed,
In, all iis edits bred from good mares which
have served good nm'cs lmvc proved themselves
equally successful rs sirrs of Eottsrs. will no
,irv Kw. Edward Everett, now owned by Mr..
homer, and for wbcss,e paid very high price.
Ia the sire Of Mountain Roy, for which Cospmo-
dore Vanderbilt paid twelve thousand dollars.
lie is also ti,c sir Of J,c Elliott the property Of
Mr.. bonner, and he has trot,cd in 2.l0. The fa-
mons Goldsmith Maid, for which sixty thousand
,tollars has been offered, 10 'hc get Of Edsnlls
J. amblctonian. omit referring 10 the direct get
OF the old Hero; their nnmc is Ier ION and are fa
milisr 10 ail horscmen In tie country.
Every good borscn,au who lsas sccn my horse
SIR CECtl. proaoupccs him rs inc iIainblcto-
nian colt rs there Is 10 the country and FAC ST.
mile Of Iris illnsirisus prototype Then why may
he not produce Ms fnc, fas, and valuable stock as
any OF The llsmhe,onians namra al owe?
will sound him NJ the very moderate fec of
Fifty Dollars for thc ~nsoD, the Is n very sure
foal gc,,cr) with the privilege ~ the next season
gratis II the mare does not prove in foal, and
desire only To serve good mares. Ny experience
In raising horses, being that y good colt may
come from good Sire and corDrnUu Dam, bus
tina, the Sire and Dam both being good the issuc
Is pretty certain to lee very good. Asan induce
mcnt to breed only good mares TO him and secure
good treatment for his get, ollcr the following
premiums for the get Of this year:
For the best Colt or Fiicy in the month
OF May, lsT3.............. ..........Sl00.
For the second hes, Colt or Fillcy in the
month Of May. ;si3...... ............ SIS.
For the third hes, Colt or Fillcy in the
month Of May, ls73...... ...,. ......... $50
The date and place OF exhibition will lie nam
cd again. The judges will be SELECTED hy u ma
jority " .he owners OF the colts exhibited, and
my own stock will NO, bc brought in compci-
ii0n.
also own the very high brcIf and very fast
g.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

Tho Metropolis Explained and Illus
trated. is the title Of II neat Guide-book
for tho City Of New York. containing a
fall description and history Of the Central
Park. with fine engravings, a directory to
oil tho churches Of tho city, the public
buildings. banks. hotels. railroad dcpots,
libraries, &C.. and q colorcd map Of New
York sad Brooklyn. II is published by
Dsvlin 4 Co. tho celebrated clothicrs. and
u presented gratuitously to all who apply
for il by mail or in person.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13
ARLINGTON,

nat will also serve mares ut my place this sssson,
IL is Of another fancy 'rotiing stock Of the coun
sry, being n grandson Of the celebrated Long Is
and Bnck Hawk. His Dam waa thoroughbred,
being sired by Imported Margttye. lie sa very
stylish and fast horse and has ircsl, many very
promising Culs among them rvtral owned by,
President Grant, will siandI,ii .m the very
low fee of $50 for the season giving the same.
privilege rs ! do with "Sr ttci.'' | will al;Q.
give the following premiums ier his get OF this
year
For the best Colt or ficy III ,he month.
of May, lsiJ............ ...,,"...".SGQ
For the second best tol, or Fillcy IN the
month Of May lsi3..... ...........S+p.
For the third best Col, or fiIlcy In the
month OF May, lsT3....- --..........S,p
Now here is chance to sss,t. tie service of
two at the best stations in the country, and also.
a premium which will equal DIR exceed, tho. 40
paid. CHARLES a. MtRPhn,
may lt-lm Eewasis Del.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13
LARGE pickiNG OF STRAWBERRIES

LARGE pickiNG OF STRAWBERRIES. 49,
Mr.. Anderson on Monday shipped from
his farm near this city fourteen thousand
quarts Of straw berries the fruits Of one pick :
ing from his patch Of nearly ono hundred
acres The culture Of strawberries is one
of the most profitable branches Of the
truck trade in this vicinity. More can
be made from one acre in Strawberries
than from ten in corn Norfolk journal,
10h.
Middletown transcript., 1871-05-13

The President has issued pr oclamation
calling the attention Of the people Of the
United States. and more particularly Of
those localities lately in rebellion. to the
provisions of the Enforcement Act recent
~ passed by Congress. known rs the ku-
Klux bill. This act aprlics to all parts
Of the United States. AMI will be enforced
everywhere. to the extent Of the powers
vested in the Executive"