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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
How Count Rumford Freed Bavaria of
BeggarS.

Bavaria was eaten up by pauperism
and beggary, in the town and country
This had long been the despair of her
ministers of state and religion. 1t wa,
reserved for an advertiser from beyond
the seas to free the state from these cleay.
ing mischiefs. Thompson laid his plans
so wisely and took his precautions so
prudently, that the miracle was &C.
complished in one day. On the morn.
ing of the LIST of January, 1890, the
hosts of beggary went forth in their
strength to spoil the land. Before
night they were all under arrest and the
next morning humanely provided for.
The helpless and impotent were made
more comfortable than they had ever
been before, while the sturdy and able
bodied were set to work and made use
full members Of society, And this was
done with so much discretion and wise
humility, and no vested interest or
even prejudice was disturbed, while the
whole population breathed freer at
being released from this odious bur
den. Even the ancient guild of beg
gars was so tenderly dealt with, that
they blessed the change which had
abolished it; and on one occasion when
their benefactor was i'll, they went in
procession to the cathedral to offer up
prayers for his recovery; and on an
other, they set apart an hour every day
for the same service in his behalf. At
ldntic Monthly for AprH
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

IL harmless No the delicate chih-H contains
Opium IN any form
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
A Year of Calamities.

The year 1871 will pass into hiss
tory as one almost covering an un-
paralleled destruction of life and
property. 1t is safe to say that no
other year since the world began has
witnessed the destruction Of so much
property by FIRE. Besides the great
fires in Paris, in Chicago, and those
of Wisconsin and Michigan, which
destroyed property by the hundred
million, there has been an unusual
amount of property destroyed by
what might be term ed small fires in
cities, villages and rural districts.
The last great destruction is that in-
voIved in the loss of the whaling fleet
in the vessels and the result of one
seasons work were lost in one gea-
eral wreck. The loss of property by
this disaster will be counted by hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. The
loss oflife from this and other disasters
from the one port of Gloucester, Mass
amounts TO 156. Forty five women
are left widows, and ninety children
fatherless. Add TO this the loss of
life by fires, and by accidents of
steamer, and rail and mines, and
there results mortality list that is
frightful.
But the list of the years horrors
is not yet complete. Thousands Of
human beings have persisted by
starvation in whole regions
have been depopulated almost, by the
awful scourge of famine. In Russia
alone, from February to July in
elusive, there were "a, 731 deaths from
cholera, according to the official sta
tistics, which are no doubt much be-
low the actual figures. Thousands
have been swept away by this epi-
demic in other countries. In Brazil,
a terrible plague carried off, in few
months, $4,000 people. Reports come
from China of great floods which
have devastated large tracts Of coun-
try and destroyed thousands of lives.
If to these calamities, not attribute
bic to mans agency, we add the awful
hutcheries and cruelties in Paris, du-
ring the reign of the Commune, also
the slaughters Of Cuba, we have a list
of horrors, the like of which few 9TH
er years, if any, have ever presented,
and which we hope will never be re-
peated.-EUening Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
S SHE Vol. %, NO. II.
Important Railroad Decisions,

An interesting case, involving the
right Of rival railroad to cross the
track of another, was decided in the
Supreme Court at Pittsburgh, last
week. 1t was the Philadelphia and
Erie Railroad, Pennsylvania Compa-
ny, and Erie Company, lessees, Us.
the Catawissa Railroad, Atlantic and
Great Western Company, lessees.-
The Erie Company went into court
and obtained an injunction prevent
ing the Catawissa road crossing
theirs at several points. The Cata-
VISA Company appealed, and Judge
Thompson decided "that the Defend
ants, the Catawissa Railroad Compa-
ny shall be permitted to cross the
complainant's road at the several
crossings now put in or constructing,
with all their trains Of cars, on agree
ing to maintain Waterman at each
OF said crossings at all times when
the trains on the road are passing,
and that each and every train shall
come to full stop upon crossing the
compliments roads, and then pass
over at a rate not exceeding four
miles an hour"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

fg-A few months ago a lad in
Wilmington, North Carolina, sent
letter to the Emperor Napoleon tell
ing him that he was but boy of ii
years, but that with the heart of a
man, he sympathized with him in the
heavy misfortunes that had fallen
upon him. A few days since, to the
astonishment of every one, an autos
graph letter was received from the
Emperor in reply. 1t thanked him
for the kindly and generous sympa-
thy that had been bestowed, and
hoped that the lot in life OF his little
friend would fall in more quiet scenes
and more peaceful times that had
fallen to the share of the Emperor of
the French.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
That Passive Policy.

The St. Louis Times can not see
any encouragement for the Democra
cy in the test that was made of pas
sivism in the late Wisconsin election.
Its language is forcible, as follows:
But why does the passive sheet
(the Republican)-not at all passive
when it comes to lying-keep silent
in regard to Wisconsin? There was
the passive doctrine with q VEN
geance. The Democrats got out of
the way to give the nomination to
ex-senator Doolittle, an old eminent
Republican, who may be classed in
the same category with Trumbull
and Schurz. The platform was fix
ed up to suit him, all Objectionable
ultraDemocratic elements withdrawn
from sight, and yet he was beaten
worse than the straight Dem ocratic
candidate was two years ago. What
was the reason? There were enough
Democrats who would not be sold
out to defeat him by declining to vote
for him, while the Radical vote was
held solidly for the Radical candidate.
The theory of passivism could not
have been better tested that in Wis
consin, nor more signally condemned.
What Doolittle could not do in Wis
consin Schurz can not do in the ma
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

EEx-Governor Henry S. Foote
is not hopeful for the future of the
Democratic party. In a recent let
ter he declared that in view of the
result of the late elections, and the
indications in the states where elee-
tons are soon to be held, be ''most
painfully apprehends that anything
like Democratic triumph in 1872 is
an absolute imposslbility." The ex-
Governor is an old politician, and
should be competent to read the signs
Of the times. We think he is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
ss-The CHICAGO Tribune CO

sg-The Chicago Tribune CONS
ments on the election in this State as
follows: Wisconsin has killed off an
other aspirant for the Democratic
nomination for President. Mr.. Doc.
little made bold fight to secure Wis
consin, but has sustained disastrous
defeat. He made as much of the
contest as any other man could have
done. His ability was well known
to the people of all parties in the
State His former Republicanism
was relied upon as a strong card in
his favor but the people of Wiscon-
sin could not be influenced by any
such considerations. Their repug-
nance to the Democratic party was
not to be overcome by offering them
an apostate Republican for Governor.
General Washburn was the Repub-
lican candidate, and in him they had
full confidence, and so in 1871 was
repeated the solemn judgment of the
people, so often pronounced during
the last ten years, of unqualified rep
rotation Of the principles and men of
the political faction which calls itself
the Democratic party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
LANCASTER HOUSE.

I LlsHERNESs (successor TO c. }. HYDE, pro.
-. prietor, Lancaster Wis. This house has been
refurushed throughout No pains spared for the ac-
cummudation of guests Table well provided. Stabng
attached and attentive hOstlbrs. 1922
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

s0r The Duke Alexis is the third
son of the Emperor Alexander III.
and the Empress Maria Alexandrov-
pa, formerly Princess Of Hesse. The
Emperor has been twice married and
has now Il large family, all the child
rem OF the present Empress. The ED
est is Grand Duke Alexander, heir
apparent, who was born on the 10th
of March, 1845, four years after the
Emperor,s second marriage the Sec
ond, the Grand Duke Vladimir, born
April 20, 1917 the third, tie Grand
Duke Alexis, born January IA, 1850 !;
the fourth, the Grand Duke Duchess
Maris, born October II, 1853 the
fifth, the Grand Duke Serber, born
May II, 1857; and the youngest, the
Grand Duke Paul, born October 3,
1860.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

THE New GEORGIA SENAToR.-The
World says that Mr.. Thomas Man
son Norwood, who was elected Unit
ed States Senator from Georgia by
almost an unanimous vote of the leg
islature OBJ Tuesday last, is native
of that State, having been born in
Talbot county in 1880. At twenty
be was graduated, and two years az
forwards went to Savannah, where he
has ever since practiced law. In
1862 be was member of the Geor-
gia House of representatives, but he
has never held any other public of
fee. He has never been relieved by
act OF Congress from any disability
which might follow. 1t is said that
his father, though quite wealthy,
thought that every man should learn
trade, and accordingly had the Sem
ator taught the trade of shoemaker.
The boots with which be subsequent
ly entered college were the work of
his own hands, Mr.. Norwood is a
conservative.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
Governor Washburn.

Governor Washburn has leased
the fine residence formerly owned
by the late b. F. Hopkins of Madi-
son, which he intends to occupy dur
ing his term of Office. The house is
one of the finest and best arranged
in the capital city, and, as the Gov
ernor is a widower, his daughter
will do the honors of the executive
mansion. We are glad this step has
been taken by the Governor-elect, as
it more COMFORTS with that dignity
which ought to be maintained by
the chief officer in the commonwealth
than the custom that has hitherto
prevailed with our Governors while
at Madison. Until Governor Fair
chid's day,-during the time whom
Barstow, Bashford, Randall, Harvey,
Solomon and Lewis held the helm Of
state-the Governorship was sort
of carpet-bag affair the sojourn of
those gentlemen being merely tempo
rary. Governor Fairchild's pleasant
residence has often been the scene Of
much social enjoyment during the
sessions of the Legislature, and in
this respect his constituents have
found a new pleasure when visiting
the capital with their families.-Mil-
,rdukee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

The OHIO DRIED UP.-Chicago and
the Northwest are not the only suf-
ferers by the extraordinary drought
of present season. The Ohio River
has for many weeks been unnaviga-
BILE by reason of it, and real famine
all along that river and the lower
Mississippi Valley is the result. Ten
millions Of bushels of coal are lying
afioat at the Pittsburgh docks. wait.
ing only for raise of the river to be
transported below, while Louisville.
Cincinnati and the towns below
them are shivering with the fear of
q winter without fuel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
A DECISION FAVORABLE TO WoMAN's
Washington dispatch

A DECISION FAVORABLE TO WoMAN's
SUFFRAGE.-A Washington dispatch
to the Chicago Tribune says:
The forthcoming decision Of the
Supreme Court of the District on q
test woman-suffrage case, submitted
TO it some time since, will be adverse
to the candidates for the privileges
of the elective franchise, so far as
this Dist. is concerned This decision
will recognize the factthat women are
entitled to vote under the Fourteenth
Amendment, and that it needs but
Congressional legislation to point
out how this privilege can be made
available in order to have it secured
to American women but that so far
as this District is concerned, the or
ganic law especially provides that
suffrage shall be limited to male citi~
zess. The decision will not be made
public at present, but the above
points have been agreed upon by the
Judges Of this court after several
consultations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

During the past year, as in two or
three previous years, fully as much
time has been consumed upon mat
ters of construction as upon matters
ofinstruction. The building now be-
ing sufficiently laage for immediate
wants, and arrangements being COM
pleted for warming, lighting, and Gt
is hoped for supplying water, in
dulge the hope of being able to de-
vote more time and attention direct
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

u@-One Of the painful results Of
not reading the newspapers is report
ed in Saratoga county. 1t appears
that at a recent fire property was de-
stroyed, on which there was an in
surance of $4,000. The owner trip.
ped lightly into the Office where his
policy was drawn, and producing the
document, said he guessed he would
take the money. The agent looked
at it, eXpectorated quantity Of to-
bacco juice on the callers nigh boot,
and then exclaimed: "Why in thun-
der don't you read the papers |
gave notice fortnight since in the
public press that that company went
downfall busted-when Chicago
went up. Had you read the papers
you could have renewed your policy
in a company that hadn't exploded,
and been so much in. As it is you
are so much out."-N. Y,,,Ecpress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

NOTARY PUBLIC, Claim Agent, and Agent for sew
~ eral Of the best Life aud Fire Insurance Com
panes in the country. Also Licensed Auctoneer. All
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
peA Washington letter, speakin

ra-A Washington letter, speaking
OF the Chicago fire, says: "The VAL
ne of the public buildings destroyed
including their furniture, will not ex-
coed six hundred and fifty thousand
dollars, and the Government has
gained not less than three millions
by the destruction of greenbacks in
the Inflated city, so it can rebuild
every structure destroyed by the fire
and make money besides
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
ilLlAM HUMPHREY. ". p. CLAR
HUMPHREY & CLARK,

ID N IA 4 rs,
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

Il PHELPS, roprietor, Lancaster, Wis Having
furnished tAe new three story brick hotel the
Ola hotel corner am prepared 20 accommodate guests
reasonably. Rooms well furnished and table well
provided Ample stable accommodations. 22-30
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

ANoTHERSINGULARR RELIGIOUS SECT.
1t is said that in Miffiin, Juniata
and Snyder counties, in Pennsylvania,
are large numbers of singular sect
called Omish. These people some-
what resemble the Dunkers in theirre.
Iigious belief; but their customs in
clude peculiarities characteristic
of themselves alone. They exceed the
Quakers in their simplicity of dress.
The men fasten their attire with
hooks and eyes, and look upon butt
tons "a an abomination in the sight
of the godly. The Omish girls wear
blue cotton dress, the waist of which
comes nst below the armpits while
their heads arc covered with close fit
ting white skull caps, which give
their faces a CHASTITY appearance
They have no poor; scoffers say it
is because when one Of their number
becomes poor they turn him out of
the society but that is SANDER, for
they are not only thrifty and charit-
able, never refusing to entertain a
stranger without price They for
swear all things that partake of
worldly vanity, practice the rite of
batism, immersion, and celebrate the
Last Supper In mutton broth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

A GREAT RAILROAD COMBINATION.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has
been secured, by the decision of the
State Chancellor of New Jersey, in
the perpetuated lease of the railroads
in the latter State. 1t owns direct
railroad route from New York and
Philadelphia to Chicago, another to
Cincinnati. with extensions to Louis
vile and st. Louis. 1t has now pur-
chased the Cairo and Fulton Rail-
road. This road reaches from the
State line of Missouri, via Little Rock
Ark, to the northern line of Texas,
distance Of 300 miles. At that
point it connects with the Texas Pa
cific Railway 1t has also recently
purchased the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railway, which
runs from Bristol Va, to Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05
CARRIER House,
PIELPa unIIsE-

A. CARRIER proprietor, Boscobel, Wis Meals pro-
vided before time, and patrons assisted with
hissgase Pronptness and no delays at the Carrier
UbuHa gtaGllup attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-05

KEY CITY HOusE.

d. elise proprietor. Dunleith ILL.,. near Steam.
-. boat Landing and Passenger Depot. General
stage Office for Plattevie Lancaster and points East
stahling Ia connection with tho hotel,