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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Judge Lyon.

William Penn Lyon, of Racine,
who is now filing by appointment
the vacancy on the Supreme bench
occssioned by the death Of Judge
Paine, has been unanimously recon.
mended by the republican members
of both branches of the Legislature
for election TO the position he now
holds by appointment Of the Cover
nor. This action of the legislature
is doubtless in accordance with the
wishes of q great majority of the
people of the state.
Judge Lyon is an old resident of
the State, one Of its ablest lawyers
an experienced judge-and eminently
qualified for the high position. The
election for which he is recommen-
ded is for the full term Of six years
from the 1st of June next. The
democrats have not yet decided to
put an opponent in the field.
The following resolutions were
passed by the republican legislative
caucus:
WHEREAS, an election is to be held on the
fret Tuesday Of April next, TO elect an Assoc
ciate Justice Of the Supreme Court for the full
term Of six years and,
WHEREAS, In the opinion OF the Republican
State Central Committee, il is not deemed
advisable or necessary to call Convention to
nominate a candidate in view of the course
which has generally been pursued by the Re-
publicans Of this State in selecting candidates
for Judges of the Supreme Court without the
interpostion OF a nominating Convention, but
through the Recommendation OF the Republican
members Of the Legislature in session at the
Capital and,
WHEREAS, ITis Exctllency, the Governor,
has appointed Hon. William Penn Lyon, OF
Racine, TO serve out the expired term OF the
late Judge Byron Paine, therefore,
RESOLVED, That we recognize the appoint
meni Of Judge Lyon as one eminently fit to be
made That in his election 10 the bench OF
the Supreme Court for the full term, the PEG.
pie of this State will secure the services OF an
honest man, an able lawyer, an experienced
lurist and an incompatible Judge, whose ahil-
ity is unquestioned, and whose integrity is
above reproach-a fit successor 20 the lament
ed Paine-a worthy associate Of the two judg-
Is who have so long, so ably and so we'll con-
stituted a majority OF the court, and contributed
10 make il fully equal to any court OF last re-
sort in the several States of the Union. To
the intelligent voters ofthe State Of Wisconsin,
for Associates Justice Of the Supreme Court,
we recommend the election Of William Penn
Lyon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NapQleon's Proclamation.

LONDON, Feb. 13-The following
is translation of the proclamation
addressed by Napoleon to the cleo
tors Of France:
TVjlhelmsh0he, FEB. s. Betrayed
by fortune, have kept, since my
captivity, profound silence, which
is misfortune's mourning. AS long as
armies confronted each other, | alb
stained from any steps or words ca
pable CT causing party discussions,
but can no longer remain silent -
When | was made prisoner | could
not treat for peace, because my res
olutions would appear to have been
dictated by personal considerations.
| left it to the Regent to decide
whether it was to the interest of the
nation to continue the struggle
Notwithstanding her unparalleled re-
verses, France was unsubdued, her
strongholds Introduced. A few de-
partmonts only were invaded, and
Paris was in state of defense. The
extent of her misfortunes might pos
siblp have been limited, but while
attention was directed to her enc
mics, an instruction arose in Paris,
the seat Of representatives. was VIC
lated, the safety of the Empress
threatened, and the Empire, which
had been three times acclaimed by
the people, overtbrown and aban-
doned. Shilling my presentiments,
| exclaimed, "what matters my dy-
nasty, if the country be saved" In
stead of protesting against the viola
ton of my right, hoped for the
success of the defense, and admired
the patriotic devotion of the children
of France. Now, when the struggle
is suspended, and all reasonable
chance of victory disappeared, is
the time to call to account the usur-
pers for the bloodshed and ruin and
squandered resources 1t is impos-
sible to abandon the destinies of
France to an unauthorized govern
ment, which was left no authority
emanating from universal suffrage.
Order, confidence, and solid peace
are only recoverable whore the peo-
pie are consulted respecting the gov.
ernment most capable of repairing
disasters to the country. 1t is essen
tial that France should be united in
her wishes. For myself, bruised by
injustice and bitter from receptions.
| do not know, or claim, my repeyt-
edly confirmed rights. There il no
room for personal ambition, but till
the people are regularly assembled
and express their will, it is nv duty |
to say that all acts are illegitimate |
There is only one Government in |
which resides national sovereignty |
able to heal the wounds, to BRING
hope to the firesides, to reopen the |
tie churches for prayers, and to re
start industry. concord, and peace |
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

s@-The press, pulpit and forum
are Just now engaged in discussing
the propriety of an additional amend
ment to the Constitution, making
distinct recognition of Deity, aud the
divinity OF Christ. If such An amend
ment would tend TO make our peo-
pie practically more Christian and
charitable--a nation of better men
and women, we would say amen. If
il is to be 9 mere abstract recogni-
ton, we have that now in the use of
the phrase, Done in the year Of our
Lord" &c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
That Correspondence.

"Jones," Gin whom we recognize
an old friend) thus epitomizes the
Thornton-Fish correspondence. in the
Chicago Tribune:
THORNTON 10 YlsE,
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
FISH: We would like TO settle those fish
cry disputes BY joint commission. Will do
the fair thing ? THORNTON.
UsH TO THORNTON.
JANUARY 80.
THORNTON All right. Take in our Ala
bama claims, and it's whack. FISH.
THORNTON 70 VIsH.
FEBRUARY /.
FISH Yours received. We will consider
those if you will let in our Confederate dam
ages, growing out of your blockades and con-
fscations. THORNTON.
YIsn 10 THORNTON.
February 3.
them along, Must come through Granville,
aud at certain day, to be fixed by joint COM
mission. FISH.
THORNTON 10 rIsH
FEBRUARY 4
FIsH:O X. THoRNroN.
The last of these notes is hither-
to unpublished. The others, worded
in the diplomatic style, took up so
much room that there was no corner
left for the letter which capped the
climax of all, and constituted the
agreement itself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

COUNTY GovERNMENT.-T AS
sembly passed through committee to
day the joint resolution to amend
the constitution by striking out sec
ton %, article 4. This provides that
the Legislature shall establish but
one system oftown and country gov
eminent, which shall be as nearly
uniform as practicable. We know of
no good reason for retaining the Sec
ton. Certainly there can be no
wrong inflicted because one county
chooses the commissioner system,
and another county prefers the SUI
pervisor system of government. If
counties are lett to choose between
the two, we shall soon discover
which is the cheapest, most effective
and popular system. We have heard
Of no OPPOSITION to the resolution
State Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

s@-The committee appointed to
investigate the alleged outrages by
the Ku-klux in the South are still
engaged in examining witnesses from
North Carolina. Twenty-seven of
these have already given testimony,
aud the work of the committee is
fairly begun. From South Carolina
come additional reports of murders
of colored people, and that reign Of
terror prevails in many counties con-
trolled by the Democracy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

SOLDIERS HOMESTEAD TITLEs.-A
late Washington despatch says: The
members of the Senate Public Land
Committee state as the reason for
striaing out the clause from the House
bill giving soldiers the privilege of
assigning their titles under the home
stead act that the titles would be put
into the market for speculative pur-
poses and the soldiers not be benefit
ed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

FEDERAL JUDICIAL SALARIEs.-The
Senate Committee on Appropriations
has agreed to recommend that the
salaries of Judges of courts be fixed
as follows, after July l, 1871, viz !:
Salary Of Chief Justice, Sl0,50O per
annum Associate Justices, $4,000
each Circuit Coart Judges, $1,000 ;
Chief Justices of the Court, of Claims
and District OF Columbia Court, &c.
600 each; Associate Justices Of the
Court OF Claims and Supreme Court
of the District, Sc, 900 each, and Dis
trict Judges $4,000 each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

The RIcHLAND RAILROAD. - A
bill has been introduced in theLegis-
lature by Senator Krouskop, Of Rich
land county, for the incorporation Of
railroad company, authorized to
construct a railroad from the city
Of Mineral Point, to such point in the
valley of the Barboo River, by way
of Richland Centre, as the directors
shall determine, with authority to OK
tend the same to such point on the
line Of the Milwaukee and St. Paul
Railway, or the West Wisconsin Rail
way ,as the directors shall determine"
The Rlchland Republican expresses
the opinion that the construction of
the Barboo Airline Railroad, and the
extension of the West Wisconsin
Railroad south from Tomah, will in
sure the speedy building OF the road
contemplated by Senator Krouskop's
bill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
IH- Wisconsin has an

S1- Wisconsin has an average
length Of about 260 miles, breadth
about 2l5 miles, and an area of Sc 600
square miles. Deducting from this
the surface occupied by lakes, rivers
etc, and there remains 1924 square
miles, of which Grant county embra-
ces 1900 square miles, or one fortieth
Of the territorial extent OF the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
SuinmOns--Raker,

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, 90 Circuit Court Of Grant
- County of Grant. County, Wisconsin.
Action for Divorce
Nancy Ellen Baker, plaintiff cerss William H. Baker,
defendant.
The State Of Wisconsin 10 the Defendant here named
You are hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint i n this ACTON, which was filed in the
office Of the Clerk Of said Court at Lancaster in said
county, the 10th day OF February A. D. 1871 and TO
serve copy Of your to said complaint on the
subscribers at their Office in the village of Lancaster
Grant county, Wis, within twenty days after the
service hereof exclusive of the day of such service
and If you fail to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply
TO the court for the relief demanded in the complaint
BARBER d CLEMENTsoN, plffs attys
Dated February 18th, A. ID. 1871 3Sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

fE Alexander Kerr, a thorough
scholar, ranking high among the
teachers of Wisconsin and for some
years in charge of public schools at
Beloit, Wis, will leave Beloit in
March 20 enter upon the duties of
Professor of Greek in the Wisconsin
University.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

APPoRTIoNMENT.-We learn from
Assemblyman Holloway that the APP
portionment Committee of the legis-
lature have agreed to and will re-
port in favor of Senate and Assem-
bly, districts in the COMMITTEES of this
Congressional district, as follows:
aonato Distr{rt. Assfv nstri.,.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

tI' There comes from Fort Dodge
the report that an Indian war upon
the frontier settlers of Kansas is an
ticipated in the spring. The Cheyen-
mes and Arapahoes are the tribes
threatening hostilities. The Interior
office is appealed to, to pacify these
Indians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Administrators Sa,e-smi,n

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, % In Probate Grant County
~ drant County, Court.
In the matter of the real estate Of Rollin Smith de-
ceased
Notice s hereby given that by virtue of an order Of
license, made ia said matter the 10th day of Feb
ruary A. 1871, by the County Court of said county
the Undersigned, Leander Rogers administrator 81
the estate Of said deceased will Saturday the 18Th
day OF March. A. d. 1871 at oclock in the after
noon OF said day. at the front door of the court house
in Lancaster, In said Grant county, offer for sale AT
public vendue the following lands to-wt: The north.
west quarter of the northeast quarter section thirty
hve ao and the north half Of the southeast quarter
of section twenty-sx (26), all in town six () north of
range three ~ vest in the county of Grant and State
of Wisconsin
The Terms Of Sale--0ne-haf cash at sale and tho
balance in twelve months at 10 per cent secured by
mortgage LEANDER q. ROGERS
3SW4 Administrator of said estate.
Dated at Lancaster this 18th day of February A. D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

p@-Americns have done more to
alleviate the pain and suffering of
French wounded in and about Paris
than their own countrymen. Amer
leans have doubly recommended
themselves to France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Reward--Horses Straved !

strayed from the subscriber residing = miles west
of Beetown, on Tuesday, February H. 1871 span of
work horses-one year old bay horse, 1 white feet
the other black year Id horse. small white spot
in forehead; harness marks BOTH md had on halt
ers when lett, | will givo S. reward for Information
that will lead to their recovery. sAML TURNER
Beetown, Feb, 20, tS7l. 3sw3s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
CE-It is understood that the joint
committee on redistricting the State
have agreed upon the following:

The territorial form Of the dis
tricts has not been agreed on. This
apportionment should be satisfactory
to the southern part of the state
.Nillrdlkee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

sA-Thc senate has passed a bill
authorizing the appointment of Pho
nographic reporters for the circuit
courts of the several counties in the
sixth judicial circuit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Greenbacks Wanted!

We ask all accents and notes due on the lst Janu-
airy 70 be settled by the LIST Of March, as the money
will be needed to purchase spring supply Of goods
NATHAN, SCHhEINER co.
Lancaster, Feb. 81 1871 SO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

pas- The st. Louis Republican is
Democratic paper, and the St. Louis
Democrat is Republican paper. 1t
would be a great relief to editors if
they would swap names.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

BE a MAN-Fooish spending is
the father of poverty. Do not be
ashamed of work and of hard work.
Work for the best salaries or wages
you can get, but work for half price
rather than be idle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
FOR SALE OR RENT.

will rent my improved farm on Blakes Prairie
miles west of Bloomington containing 100 acres 40
OF which were pov last fall. Cash rent preferred.
For particulars lu!re Of e AVERY
FEB. 70, Is, 0. 3stf Lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

Mr.. II. thinks the Legislature will
not adjourn by the lat of March as
proposed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

sA- Congress will probably pass a
bill to facilitate the export of whis-
key and high-wines.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
AUCTION SALE
Horses & Farm Tools E!

me Undersigned will sell at public auction at his
residence miles northeast of the VILLAGE az neaton
on WEpN EsDAi MARCH ], 1871, the following des-
FoCE HEAD WORK HORSES, as follows: one
heavy draft horse four year old horse snan Of
ira mares-well matched. I will also offer for sale
my hne young Stallion, JACK OF DIAMONDS
sired by the famous stallion, Mechizedek This colt
VIII be wears old next April stands Is hands az
inches high Is second to no colt of his age in the
state Also double farm wagons, light two horse
spring wagon, sets double harness. Slag plow pair
bohs forks shovels aud great amount OF Household
TERNS.-An sums under $40, cash all over. Is
months credit approved at 10 per cent ipter.
est 10 per cent discount for cash.
JESSE N ROBERTS.
Bcetown, January 80. 1871 3Swl
AZ the above sale will offer at public auction the
wen known Stallion, "MELCHIZEDEK +" Also Ave
year old mare-both the property Of the Gordon Day
Esthte. lSRAEL EILES Admir-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE re-
celpts of the Treasury for the quarter
ending Dec. 31st, 1870, were $50, 097,-
120; expenditures s74, 1920.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

nv-Those who served 60 days in
the war Of 1872 are to be granted
pensions, that is if they are living.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NOTICE.

All persons indebted,to the firm of Schneider & Co.
for lumber and who have not made special arrange
meAts for time call and settle their accounts at
once. SCHNEIDER a co.
Potosi February II, 1871. 3Sw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

B~ Dispatches dated San Domingo
City, Feb IS, report the safe arrival
OF the steamer Tennessee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
Total Receipts Sis9. SO

Most Of the above was torked over
in the regular greenbacks, thereby
practically ignoring the old custom
of giving to the preacher that which
we had no use for ourselves aud
could not readily sell to advantage.
In these little parties we have cuI-
tivated spirit of liberality and So
liability VIII ch will have a good eff
feet for time to come.
There has been about 80 names
added to the class books on This cir
cult during ne last quarter.
Mount Hope, Peb. l6, 1871.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

tor Assemblyman Judd, the "no
pass" member, is said TO be the talk
ing man of the Assembly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
PAY YOUR TAILOR!

The undersigned requests the early payment Of all
Indebtedness for clothing, &C. at his tailoring 70 oms
He needs the money; must have the cash. Call and
settle soon ED. HITE.
Lancaster, February 2lst, 1871 3sw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

RG- Iowa has women for School
superintendent in three counties.
and they make good ones, too.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

sH Boston Corbett, the avenger of
President Lincoln, is preaching at
Philadelphia
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

n@-It is reported that Gov. Clay
ton, of Arkansas, is to be impeached,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

sG Prince Napoleon is reported as
settled in London.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
TO RENT.

farm of 100 acres situated at North Andover, Wis
to rent for term of years to first class t0nant r
applied for soon. CHRIS. GINGRIGH.
Lancaster, Wis February y, 1871. SBw2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
MOUNT HOPE.
Glad TidiDgs from Mount HOpe-"GOd BIesses
the cheerful Giver.''

EDITOR HERALD :-Notwithstand
ing the hard times and scarcity of
money, we see in nearly every mum
Der of the Herald notices of donation
parties TO be, and accounts of dona-
ton parties that have been. Conse-
quently it is MT strange that our
little Mount Hope circuit, not yet
three years old, and containing but
a small membership, should choose
rather to follow the example Of the
older and stronger circuits than to be
the exception, and we went into do
nations, introducing the post-office,
grab bag, express office, little gro
Gerry stores, neckties, oyster suppers,
and all the little arts made use of in
selling, and sometimes getting sold
ourselves right nicely, for the pur-
pose of raising a little money for the
benefit of the Rev. B. l.. Jackson.
Parties were given at the follow
ing named appointments, all of
which gave good returns, and for
which Mr.. Jackson and Lady return
their sincere thanks to all for their
kindness and hberality:
At the Gap n the town of Fennimore
Jan. 25th-receipts S55. 40
At S. w. w. Townsend's on Little
Green River, Jan. 26th-receIpts 1861
AT MllvIlle, Feb. 9th-receipts 44.1O
At Ciark's Hotel in Mt. Hope, Feb 10,
Mr. Jackson's 64th brthday-re-
ceip's 2l.72
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
For the Spring of 1871

The Spring Examinations of Teachers for eran,
County will be held ss follows:
At POtos for the towns Of Potos Uarr;so, o,a
Paris, Tuesday and Wednesday, March I4tb ana 1stL
At Hazel Green, for the towns Of Hazel Cream "a
Jamestown Friday and Saturday, March nth ana stb
At Pateyille, for the towns of Patteville SmaIser
and Lima, Monday and Tuesday, March Goth and 2Isf
At Bloomington for the towns of B!oomioeton Pc
town and Glen Haven, Thursday and Friday, March
23d and 2ith.
At Cassyille for the towns OF Cassville and ator,
Monday and Tuesday March 9th and 2sth
At Patch Grove for the towns of Patch Orrova NJ,
Hope, Wyalusing and Millyille Thursday and FRIDAY
March 30th and 3lst. ''
At Musooda for the towns Of Muscoda Bue Eiver
and Materstown, Tuesday and Wednesday. ApriI III
and 5tb. Apih s'h
At Boscobe for the towns of BoscobeI uictorx
Grove, Marion and Woodman, Thursday ana Fridy
April 9th and 7th N riiu"J'
At Fennimore for the towns of Fennin,o ,,.
vile and Liberty, Tuesday and "Wednesday a;,
aud 18th. HPi" ith
At Lancaster for the towns of Ianoas,o. r,..,
Grant Eenboro aud Clifton, THURSDAY anS 'r Litue
April 18th and 18th. ""u Fruay'
A supplementary Examination
for the benefit Of those who were unable to a,,, =
of the regular examinations, will be held NJ Ia any
Monday and Tuesday, May 22nd and 23rd '' S'er
We expect to hold County Teachers, Tns,;.,.
at Lancaster, to commence Tuesday, ApriI 25tL s
continue from two TO four weeks Furthar 49, e
will be given when the arrangements are
We hope that every teacher in our county yy;It ia
present there at least part ofthe time 80 -
w H. H0LP0RD
County Superintendent of Schools
Bloomington, February 49, 1871 astd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-02-21

We are handed TO print the follow
ing translation of letter received
by one of our citizens from resident
of Bremen. Prussia The letter was
written before the fall Of Paris, but
will bear reading for its somewhat
curious statements and bold republic
can position