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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-08-10

~ sec iue .fotoSiu'h Suohniuou as oiASinah,
| made.
We do not desire TO take up the time Of the
Board. We are no takers. We are bushes
men. We have nothing TO present to you
but naked facts. When l came home from
Topeka six weeks ago, found some gentle
men had prepared this proposition. I had
made up my mind that would have nothing
To do with railroad propositions; yet this
promised SO much that could not decline.
We made our proposition and submitted il
to the Board. 1t is plain, and no man has
taken any exception to it. That proposition
has been before you five weeks, and there
have been since that time two other PROPOSE
tons, one signed by Mr.. Sayle and the other
signed BY DR.. Marshall. Dr.. Marshall has
explained to you in full what his company
propose to do. Our proposition is the only
one before you to-day, to my knowledge,
which is signed by the men who propose TO
do the work They make themselves re-
sponsible for it. Who the C., S. W. & p.
Company are l don't know. The question
was asked when the proposition was put in.
A member of the Board said he did not
recollect the names Of the Directors, but the
names would be furnished the papers. They
have not been published, or If they have l
have not seen them.
Mr.. Hines-I did not say the names would
be furnished the papers, but the names could
BE- furnished al any time.
Mr.. S;one-I may have been mistaken;
nut when Mr.. Burnes said they would build
their road any way, l was glad to hear II.
But would like to know who their Direc-
tors are.
Mr.. Burpe.-Will you allow me to an
swer in my own way?
Mr.. Stone-I desire the names OF the Dr.
rasors for nv own information. Will any
gentleman give them? Is there anyone Who
who knows?
Mr.. Bumes-I know.
Mr.. Stone-Will you live their namea?
Mr.. Burnes-I will in my own way, sub.
Jet only to the Constitution Of the United
States.
Mr. Stonc-I don't wish to ny anythine
about them, bu, simply to know who they
are.
Mr.. Burnes-I am not here to answer any
questions from Gen. Stone, except 1 as.Wer
them in my own way. l viii answer sny
question asked by the Board.
Nj. HineI ak M. Burr 10 siVe T.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-08-10

But found small band of your citizens
and some of Missouri, struggling for a rail.
road to Chicago. After they had made a
partial failure went to their relief and ell
gagged to build the railroad. If it has taken
some time to do it, if it has taken some time
TO build railroad from here 10 Cameron, I
call your attention 10 the reason Your
bonds were black-balled from the .iay they
were delivered till the day they were sold.
Not by You. No, by the responsible men
seeking to build up Leavenworih. But their
sale was defeated. Thank God for the
malevolence which defeated tie sale.
Thank God for the delay. We
determined To pay you up, with interest,
for that delay, and we have given you 269
miles OF railroad and brought to your doors
one of the most powerful companies in the
United Stsies, and promise you within the
next sixty days that company will be running
through trains from Chicago to Leavenworth.
But This is depression. There has been
much said that has PLACED this road in a false
position before you. We are desirious o:
binding road from the western approach
Of your bridge 10 the cnrporste limits your
city and from the coaroraie limits OF the city
to the city of Topeka We want to
make every inch of this road new road,
upon the most practicable line We de-
sire To do this because We want your patron
age, and expect to merit it. We propose to
build this road and establish al, the machine
shops Of the {, 5. W. Il P. L. L., in the CITY
Of Leavenworth. When say in, we NAV
GET piece of land from the government,
adjoining your city for that purpose. and
all the shops that the C., r. /. 4 p. road
desire 70 establish here. l don't saw thew
will establish ali their shops here; that will
regulate itself. But we say this is the rest
ing roint at which the machine shops for
the Topeka road shall be maintained. And
what do We ask? The $50, 600 stock of The
c,un in the X. p. rosd,
I don't know how many miles of railroad
Leavenxor;h County has. We have given
you go miles for $500, 600. How many
have you received for 81 go, 600, 1 leave
i; 70 you; leave il to the people to say how
much hiss been given for building less than
seventy-five miles Of railroad.
While this was our proposition We were ad-
vised that The people had a voice. We have
never soEgotien i. II b one ofthe bulwarks
OF our Government, that The people shall be
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-08-10

tfie influence ana character 20 l0uue0Ce C4pl.
| tai in the great monied centen Of the coun-
try, that they, already under obligations for
the confidence of the people Of Leavenworth,
will row more than ever want that confidence
and support hope they will labor for the
advantage of the people a. have done in
the past, for now, perhaps, my destiny 10 nos
with you. l talk to you a. friend. II
have an enemy in this Board don't know
it. If have an enemy in the county
don't know ii. You have entered upon an
untried experiment. know nothing of it
l know nothing about merits or demerits |
1t may he grand and glorious succes, and
it may not. 1t may be beneficial 70 Lesven-
worth, but upon this experiment you have
staked your fortune, whether it sucseeds or
fails. Uron it you have staked the dessinies |
of Leavenworth City and county. You have
departed from the established gauge Of Mis-
souri,, Of Illinois, and of every State east Of
you, with scarcely an exception. Yos have
embarked upon that unknown sea, knowing
nothing about it. Ipray for you . prosper
Gus voyage. Be true to the men you have
trusted, and demand that they be true 70
you. You have rePosed confidence in
them; see that they do their duty. II the
narrow gauge fails make them make it
u1ctu tue OaIuefB anu IeUUIbS !
them to extend the work without delay.
Let them feel that you have not given them
this stock to get the narrow gauge just far
enough to gel it, but that upon it You have
staked your all. That upon ii you have
ssaked the hopes of the laboring man, the
hopes of the women and children; aye, the
hopes OF the unborn children Of Leaven-
worth.
If you hear otherwise than that am a. I
sisting these men, doub, il. Tell me and
will disprove il. II meet them in New
York trying to sell narrow gauge bonds, I !
will tske them 10 men Of means.
ind If they need it will tall they
ire among the irst men in
Kansas I shall tell them feel an Interest, !,
,ecanse you have been my friend., and I
rave nch an interest n demands they ahau
uccsG1 .s-.,...' u
Congratulating you upon taking my .
arevell Of yoo and the people. Ic
10 not mean shall not come back hsre, ]
o. Il am coming here often, but il q
aking leave Of yous~.ad Of the people, 4
How me 70 ny 70 yoA and 70 them, that he :
'ens0al relations eslabliGhed bseuees mynslf q
nd you are ncrsd thiap with ne. / Do ~ q
se the hackneyed pAE1se, sH / have siven d
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
The Pope's Jubilee.

Correspondence from Rome under
date of June Goth says that the Pope,
on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his
pontificate, received populations
from all countries, even from Poland.
At least two thousand delegates and
eight hundred ladies waited on him
during the day. The Pope, in his re-
plies TO the congratulations of foreign
populations, said he hoped soon TO
bear the cross through the streets of
Rome without fear Of outrage. To
the French delegates he spoke feel
ingly of the situation in France, and
congratulated her on the victory
over the powers of darkness lie
was gratified at receiveing kilograms
from the Queen Of England, in which
wishes for his long life and happiness
were expressed. During the day the
Pope distributed $4,000 francs
among the poor, and received mum.
iicent presents from the faithful
throughout the world. Notwith-
standing the precautions Of the police,
the Visitors, while on their way to the
Vatican, were frequently insulted by
the crowds in the streets. Many
soldiers who had served in the Pom
tifical army were arrested the day
before the festival to prevent disturb
ance
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Tribute of Respect.

At regular meeting of Potosi
lodge, |. 0. G.. T., held at their lodge
room June 10th, 1871, the following
preamble aud resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, In the mysterious providence of
Almighty God il has pleased Him to remove
from earthly troubles our very highly esteem
ed and worthy sister, ELvIRA GOODRICH,
RESOLVED, That in her death orr Order has
lost Jealous adherent and bright member,
and society a sociabe and useful helpmate.
RESOLVED, That we gratefully cherish the
memory of our departed sister, for her indie
iatigable efforts in trying TO Danish intemper-
ance from the land. May her mantle fall on
all her sex.
RESOLVED, That we tender our sincere
sympathy TO the afflicted parents, brother and
sisters OF the deceased sister, and that we
present TO them copy Of these resolutions.
JOHN BILDERLACK, w. G.
B. B MoRRIs, X. 5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Beloit College Commencement.

The exercises Of commencement
week at Beloit College are as follows:
Baccalaureate Sermon by the Presi-
dent, Sunday afternoon, July 9th.
Address to the Missionary Society,
by President J p. CULVER, of Ga less
burgh, Sunday evening, July 9th.
Grafton before the Archgan Union,
by Prof A, P. Peabody, of Howard
University, Monday evening July
10th.
Prize Speaking by members of the
Freshman and Sophomore classes,
Tuesday afternoon, July 11th.
Alumni Grafton, by IL. G. Dickin-
son, Of the class Of 1868; Poem, by
Mr.. ii. Il. Warner, Of the class of 81,
Tuesday evening, July 11th.
Exercises of the Graduating Glass
with Masters Grafton by L. S.
Sweezy, Esq, of the class of 6S,
Wednesday forenoon, July 18th;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Fourth Of July at Potosi.

The ctizons Of Potosi and surrounding viii
lagos propose TO celebrate the coming Fourth
in the good old style of their iorefathers, by
having general basket picnic. All are in
Wtfd to I'll their baskets and come and Join
them. The programme will be IS follows:
National salute at sunrise.
Meeting of the British Hollow and Potos Sunday
Schools between the two villages.
Citizens will join the procession in front Of WscOn-
sin Block. and march to the grove at 10 A. NJ headed
by Prof Leslie's Cornet Band.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Reading Of Declaration.
Hail Columbia, by the band.
Star Spangled Banner by glee club
Music by Cornst band
0rations, by j, W. Seaton and others.
Dinner at O'Clock, P. NJ.
Song by the gee club
Toasts, Rotations by the Sunday School Scholars.
Music.
Grand charge Of Rattle Snake Guard.
Music, How is that for High"
The festivities of the day will close by a
grand ball and magnificent display Of fire
works.
II. b. CooNs,
H. p. BELL,
r. X. SWALE.
L. NJ. WILLM0TT.
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Celebration at Mount Zion.

There will be a celebration on the
4th of July in north Lancaster. on
the Lancaster and Woodman road.
near the new Primitive Methodist
Church, and near Mr.. Croft's resi-
dence.
President and Vice President to be
Elected on the ground.
Marshals-Daniel Gover and WIN. Gerritt.
PROGRAMMES:
Prayer by the Rev ]. Hewitt.
Singing by the Choir.
Reading Of Declaration, by r. Bollard.
Singing AMI Music.
Grafton, by M. Croft, Of Edgerton.
Music aud Singing.
Speaking, by Friend.
Procession TO the table.
The Ladies OF the neighbourhood
will furnish and serve dinner in the
new church. Tickets, so cents,
Lemonade, Candies aud other refresh
ments will be furnished by the com.
mittee All proceeds of dinser and
stalls to be for the benefit of the new
church building. After dinner Speak
ing, toasts, responses and other
amusements.
N Is. No intoxicating liquors will
be allowed on the ground.
---s-. --
The FOURTH AT BosCoBEL.-O
course Boscobel will celebrate. Did
you ever know her 10 fail in patri-
otto observance of independence
Day The citizens have made no
new departure from old custom, but
have perfected arrangements for p
grand celebration Of the day. At a
meeting Of citizens on Friday night
last, gentlemen were commissioned to
perform duties Of the day as follows
President-RoB'r ANDERSON.
Orator-REv. c. p. HACKNEY.
Reader-A. McFall.
Chaplain-REv. WIN. Stoddart.
Marshall Capt. G. w. Limbocker.
A national salute will be fired at
sunrise. Tho procession will form on
Wisconsin Avenue at $50 o'clock
A. NJ. The Boscobel Cornet Band
will head the column, followed by
the two fire companies, hook and
ladder company, comic societies, and
citizens generally. The procession
will march to the grove at the head
of Wisconsin Avenue where seats
will be prepared for all. Then there
will be pray err, reading Of the Declar-
alton, GRAFTON, toasts, and both vocal
and instrumental music to enlven
the OCCASION. Further arrangements
may be made for entertaining the
assembly after the exercises at the
stand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
FARM FOR SALE

TN the town of Little Grant, containing 20 acres 80
L fenced aud improved; comfortable log dwell
ing thereon also good log stables and other outbud
ngs; the remaining IS beautiful grove Of
timber. There is also orchard of IS trees, some
bearing grapes and other small fruits good brick
school house half mile distant good road sides
of farm; is four miles from Patch Grove AZ miles
IRON Bloomington, 10 miles from Bridgeport and II
from Glen Haven, steamboat landing the Mssis
s!pp river.
Price, SIS per acre, half cash, balance on time 20
suit purchaser III desired the crops will be sold with
the farm. Possession given Immediately. For iur-
ther particulars apply to James Quinn the farm or
James Balantine, Bloomington, Wis.
June Sth 1871 on2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Lancaster Library Association.

The stockholders of the Lancaster Library
Association will meet on Thursday eveniT z,
June 20, at Z 30 P. M, at Barber aud Glenn
entson's office, for the purpose of adopting
constitution and bylaws TO be reported by
the committee heretofore appointed to draft
the same, for the government of their associa-
ton; to appoint committees TO select lists of
books TO be purchased, and transact such 9TH
er business as may be thought necessary.
Dated June 26, 1871.
BY order of the Directors.
A. Il. BUSHNELL, Chairman.
GEO. CLEMENTsoN. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
Bark Lice.

EDITOR HERALD IL see notices in
several places of Of the bark louise on
the apple trees The only thing |
have ever known to distroy them, is
to mako whitewash same as for
houses and put in about one third as
much salt as lime, and apply with
brush just at the time they are hatch
ing This cW destroy them. 1t is
not the lime that does it | think, but
tho salt. But the lime holds the salt
in place. Perhaps it is too late to
apply it this season. | have forgot
ten their time. A. p. j.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

SUNDAY SCHOOL PIc-NIc.-About
the first of September it is proposed
to have Sunday School pic mic, SIM
liar to that which was held last year
at Buckwheat Ridge with SO much
success, but, if possible, more general
and enthusiastic. The friends of
Sunday Schools arc requested to
meet at the Aupperle Church, be-
tween Lancaster and Ellenboro, on
the Sth of July, at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
for the purpose of making prelimir-
airy arrangements. 4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

The TITLE CLEAR. - Remembe
that che Muscoda Gift Concert takes
place on the 4th of July-no post
ponement. Any person drawing any
of the real estate will receive title
clear Of all encumbrance. Any one
drawing the house and lot can have
$500 in currency therefor, and $500
for warehouse and lot. We have
authority from Messrs Sage q Jack
son, the proprietors, TO make this
statement. 3w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
STOCK FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm, 20 miles
below the village OF Cassville in the town Cassvie
Grant county, Wis The above farm consists of the
south half of section %, town 3, range is well wa
tered by several largo springs and brooks 200
off under fence. and so under cultivation; a
young thrifty orchard of $50 the prmises also
young Nursey Of about rs 600 young Zone and two
year old trees started comfortable brick dwelling
and pledty Of good outbuiIdings ON the place. The
building Ia beautifully situated to command view of
the Mississippi river and the Dubuque and Minnesota
Railroad for 10 miles up and down the river. THIS
is THE PLACE WHERE RAISED THOSE LARGE
WATERMELONS The place is unsurpassed in G rant
county for Stock Farm. will sell the above place
either with or without Stock and Farm Implements
Terms-0ne-third Of the purchase money down, the
balance on time TO suit purchaser.
JOHN II. C. SNECLODE.
Dated Cassville January ~, ISL 3jtf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
M ARR IED:

In Hazel Green, June 49, 1871, by Rev. A. W. Cum
ming, MIR. Joseph +. Jackson and Miss Jane Ann
TregoDing, both of Hazel Green,
In Lancaster, June 49, 1871, by Rev. s. W. Eaton
Mr.. Barney Russell, of Lancaster, and Miss Ellen
Highlands, Of Port Andrew.
In Patteville June 9th, 1871, by Rev. J. Knibbs,
Mr.. George Dayey of Dodgeve, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Pearce, of Hazel Green
In Platteville, june 18th, 1871 by Rev. j. E. Pond
Mr.. Lorin d. Hemphil, Of Hennika N. H., and Miss
Eta Kramer, of Platteville.
In Cassyile, June 20, 1871 by Henry Burgess, Esq,
MIR. Joseph Mcdowell and Miss Rebecca Beavers
In Cassvie, June II, 1871, by Henry Burgess, Esq,
Mr.. William Little and Miss r. Mattingy.
At Sinsinawa Mound, June 20, 1871, by Rev J. g..
Muller, Mr.. Henry Brown and Miss Mary Donders.
In wingville, June is, 1871, by Thomas Laird, ESQ
Mr.. King solomon Barger and Miss Nancy l.. Baker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

EA-The Metropolis Explained And
Illustrated, is the title of a neat
Guide book for the City of New
York, containg full description and
history Of the Central Park, with
fine engravings, a directory to all the
churches of the city, the public build
ings, banks, hotels, railroad depots,
libraries, &c and a colored map of
of New York and Brooklyn. 1t is
published by Devlin 4 Co., the cele-
brated clothiers, and is presented
gratuitously to all who apply for it
by mail or in person.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

Tue FouRTu AT FENNIMoRE.-The
people OF Fennimore will celebrate
the coming anniversary Of Independ-
ence by appropriate festivities al
The Center" We have not learned
the programme OF the day proceed.
ings, but are informed by Mr.. Ousey
that preparations have been made to
entertain all who may visit the viii
lage on that day. There will be
firing ofcannon at sunrise, procession,
speeches, toasts, music, and dinner.
A grand time is in store for the
people Whereabouts and as many as
will visit the village from neighbor-
ing towns. A cordial invitation is
extended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

PERsoNAL.-The Prairie du Chen
Union thus compliments one Of our
Grant County boys-Mr. Grad.
Barnett-now of Palmer & Barnett
at Boscobel. The Union sails:
"Mr. c. Barnett, formerly Of Parker &
Barnett, Of Wauzeka, has removed to Bosco-
bel where he will engage more extensively in
the merchautile business. Mr.. Barnett is a
young man Of thorough business qualifications,
and is an honorable and successful merchant"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
DI ED

In Mount Hope, June 2lst, 1871, of Apoplexy
CLARssA, wife of Samuel oason. aged nearly II yrs
Deceased was born in Frankfort Maine, July 25th
1900; came 10 WsconsiB and settled at Green Bay in
1857, and in 1867 removed to Mount Hope in Grant
county where with her and she resided n
ills trcken down by the grim king of Mother
Cason was one of the old fashioned women and be-
lieved and pracced many of the old-fashioned ways
Industry and economy her watch words her
house always in order, her intercourse with society
kind, cheerful and Christian-ike She leaves a kind
husband be- eft Of the partner OF the joys and
Of his youth, and four children to the loss of
a loving mother g.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27

THE FOURTH AT HAZEL GREEN
The Fourth Of July is to be celebrated
at Hazel Green, under the manage
mont Of the Hazel Green Agricultural
Association. The programme will
be arranged with a view to q first
class celebration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
7-3O GOLD LOAN
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
RAPID PROGRESS OF THE WORK.

The building Of the Northern Pacific Railroad. (bo
gun July lasl Is being pushed forward with great Gu
and men are employed in Minnesota aud on the Pacec
coast. The grade is nearly completed 266 mics west
ward from Lake superior trains running over aC
mi of finished road aud track laying is rapidly pro-
crossing toward the eastern Border of Dakota In
Guiding It's purchase Of the st. Paul Pac,fc Roao
the Northern Pacific Company now has tl3 miles Of
completed road and BY September next this will be in
creased 10 at least $50.
AGOOD INVESTMENT. Jay Cooke & Co.
are selling, and unhesitatingly recommend a Profit.
able and perfectly Safe Investment the First Mortgage
Land Grant Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company. They have 80 years to run, bear
Seven and per cent gold interest (more
than per cent currency and secured by first aud
on mortgage on the ENTIRE RoADANB ITS EQUIPMENTS,
and also as fast as the Road is completed, on
$4,000 ACRES OF LAND to every mile OF
track, OF 500 Acres for each 81 900 Bond They
exempt from u 5. Tax Principal aud Interest pay
able inGold Denominations Coupons, 500 to 81 900 ;
LANDS FOR BONDS Northern Pacific 1905
lsFe at all times receivable at TEN PER CENT ABOVE
PAR, ~ exchange for the C0mpanys Lands, at their
owest cash price, This renders them practically INTER-
EST BEARING LAND WARRANTS.
SINKING FUND. The proceeds Of all sales Of
Lands required TO be devoted to the re-purchae
and 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-
dou6tediy cancel the principal Of the Companys bond
ed debt before 1T falls due With their ample security
and high rate Of interest there is investment
Idle TO the people, which is more PROFITABLE
EXCHANGING u. :. FIVE-TW EN CIEs.
The success OF the New Government per cent. Loan
viii compel the early surrender of the United States
o per CENTS. Many holders of Fve-Twenies are now
exchanging them for Northern Pacific Seven Thirties,
thus realizing handsome Profit, and greatly ncreas.
ing their yearly income.
OTHER SECURITIES. All Marketable Stocks
and bonds will be received at their highest current price
Ia exchange for Northern Pacific seven-Thirtes, Ex-
PRESS CHARGES Money bonds received, and
sent IN return, will be paid by the Fl
naneial Agents. Full information, maps, pamphlets
etc, can be obained application at any agency,
from the undersigned.
For sale BY Jay COOKE &C0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-06-27
IMpRoyEMENr.-Messrs Nathan

Recommendations Nathan,
Schreiner & Cos recently enlarged
salesroom is, with a single exception,
the largest apartment of the kind in
the county. The work of extension
was completed last week. The sales
room is now 24x80 feet, inside dimen-
sions, and has the appearance with
its we'll filed shelves Of a city estab>
lishment. The painting within,
which is the work of Mr.. II. Buchner,
is excellently well.