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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
STATE ITEMS.

The State Fair begins at Milwau-
kee on September %.
A woman in Calumet county has
given birth TO six children in eleven
months-tour the first time and two
the last. A few such women would
soon settle up the country.
Hon. Walter McIndoe is suffering
from tobacco poisoning, superinduc-
ed by an excessive use of tobacco
His doctor tells him to stop using
the weed or he will dis soon.
A letter has been received from
the President Of the Northern Pacif
ic Railroad rendering the use Of the
road for an excursion of Wisconsin
editors next June.
Gen. J. K. Proudtit of Madison
has been appointed Surveyor Gener-
al Of New Mexico. That is a good
appointment, and tho General is
competent to fill the position.
S. ID. Hastings, who has been cur
rently reported as supporter of
Greeley is for Grant and Wilson; and
this is the case with some other we'll
known men in the State.
During tho week ending July u,
1872 immigrants arrived at Milwau-
kee, designing to tile in Wiscon-
sin, and at the same time POI of
these arriving at Chicago bad the
same destination OF the total 398,
204 were Germans, and 157 were
NorMegians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
A Questioning of Him.

The Washington Cd. c. RepubH-
can wants Mr.. Greeley to give en-
phatic answers to the following
questions:
"Are you in favor of paying the rebe
debt, and pensioning rebel soldiers 20
''Are you as strongly in favo= of secession
now as you were in 1860 ?n
"What is the exact character of your Bar.
gain with the Democratic leaders ?''
"Since you approved Generals Grants Adj
administration three months ago, why do yor
"condemn il now ?'
"Wil you appoint all the rebel leaders tC
Office ?"
SHOW much did you make out of the tobac.
eco business when you were in partnership
"with Tweed ?''
"Do you still entertain the same opinion,
of Democrats you did in former years?''
These are all home questions, and
as the philosopher" will probably
maintain commendable silence. Il
is possible some of his supporters
hereabouts will be able to reply TO
them for him. The public will be
glad to be enlightened on the subject
at asy time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
HOW TO GO WEST.

This is an inquiry which every one sbonId
have truthtully answered before he starts IN
his journey, and little care taken in e.aui-
nation Of routes will in many cases save much
trouble, time and money.
The Burlington Routeo has achieved a
splendid reputation in the last two years as
the leading Passenger Route TO the west.
Starting at Burlington it runs direct through
southern Iowa 10 Nebraska and Kansas, with
close connections TO California and the Terri
'o'ies; and passengers starting from Lancas-
'er' on 'heif way westward cannot DO better
than to take the G. B. & @. and Burlington
Route.
This line has published pamphlet called
show TO go West" which contains mncb vai-
liable information; large correct man Of tbe
Great West, which can be obtained free of
charge by addressing the General Passenger
Agent B. s NJ. r. R., Burlington, Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Estate of lIaudraX

GS TATE OF WISCONSIN, La Probate Grant County
- Grant County. Court.
In the matter Of the Estate il Frances Maudrax.
deceased.
Ga reading and 6log the petition Of Joel peller
of the county Of Grant representing among other
things that Frances Naudrax late ofthe Co of Grant
the lth day OF July. 1872, az Potosi, Grant Co,
Wisconsin. died intestate, leaving goods chatte $
and estate within this aud county and that the
said petitioner is creditor of said deceased and
praying that administration OF sai& estate be to
said petitioner
1t Is ordered that said petition BIO heard before the
Judge Of this Court on Wednesday, the .Sth day
August A. y. 1872, at one o'clock p. A. at Lancas-
ter, in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given TO the
heirs Of said deceased and TO all persons crested by
publishing copy Of this order for three successive
weeks prior TO said day % hearing ia the Grant Coun-
ty Herald, weekly newspaper printed and published
at Lancaster, ia said county
BY the Court WM McGONlGAL, Co Jadgo
Dated al Lancaster, August 3, IS 2 l0w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

CtTATK or WISCONSIN, - Probate Office,
- Grant County - Lancaster, Aug. 5 1877
In the matter of the proof and probate OF the last
will and testament of Joseph 9, Cover, deceased late
of the county OF Grant
Whereas instrument 10 writing purporting 80 be
the last will and testament of Joseph G. Cover, de-
ceased late Of the county of Grant, has been filed
IN this OH and whereas application has been made
by George Ry and praying that the same be proven
State.
Therefore it is ordered that said application be
hsard before at the Probate 0nce in the village
Of Lancaster in said county, the 2Sth day Of Aug
lS52 at one O'Clock L. NJ
Aud it is further ordered, that notice SHAH be given
to all persons interested in said Will Of the time aud
place Of said hearing, by publication ia the Giant
County Herdid newspaper printed in said County,
for th successive weeks each week. prior 10
| the time If such hearing.
By the Court. WM. MCG0NlGAL
low3 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Judge Davis for Grant.

Mr.. Justice Davis of the Supreme
Court, who has been spending some
weeks among family friends at Stock
bridge and Lenox, Mass, left for his
home at Bloomington, ILL.,, on Mon
day. As is consistent with his high
position, he takes no part in the
present contest; but is, neverthe-
less, very frank and unreserved in
the expression of the opinion that
the election of Greeley would be de
trimental to the business interest.
of the country. For this reason be
prefers Grant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
c CAMPAIGN NOTES.


The so-called reform movement
seems to be toe thin" for ex-Secre.
tary Cox, of Ohio.
Gen. n. p. Banks announces that
he has gone over to the Greeley
Democrats, but the world moves on
the same as usual.
A new locomotive named Horace
Greeley" has just been turned DAT OF
the Schenectady car shops. 1t ran
off the track the first day.
If the editor of the Tribune ever
accidentally gets hold of Bible,
and reads the fifth chapter of Ac's,
he will be terribly frightened.
Two of the most prominent Ger
man daily newspapers of New York
the Democrat and ZeitWng, hereto
fore of the Liberal faith. came out
last Saturday in support Of Grant
and wilson.
The preference of business men
as to President tor the next four
years is shown by vote in the Chi
cago B bard of Trade Few days ago.
of 1913 members voting 90 were for
Grant, and 81 for Greeley.
1t has been especially claimed
that Oberlin. the great seat OF Abo-
litionism in Ohio, would unanimous
ly support Greeley for the Presden.
cy The college has been canvassed,
and the result shows $50 for Grant
and 81 for Greeley,
The Chicago Times says that Gree.
ley will be defeated in November
because the people think him want
ling in craftsmanship, in executive
ability, and ia all the elements
"lhat go TO make good Chief Mag
"istrate, and not because of hi,
g completely with the rebellion"
With characteristic modesly Hor
ace Greeley says: II shall be elected
but can't tell what will happen
afterward' His supporters don't
care. To defeat Grant and elect
some one who will be under especial
obligation 70 them il their only
thought.
An confederate officer tray el
ing in Maine recently frankly tolc
a fellow passenger that be shoulC
vote for Greeley, confidently antici'
pating, in the case Of his election, ;
restoration of the ante-belIum con
dition of affairs in the Sonth, as fal
as possible, and payment from tn,
national treasury for their slaves.
Raphael Semmes, the pirate of The
Alabama, made speech in Mobile
endorsing the Greeley ticket, during
which he said;
ct is Horace Greeley who ha.
come TO the captain Of the Alabama
and not the captain of the Alabam;
who has gone to Greeley. He stood
whore ho always stood"
Little boyle you the drug man
Druggist-Yes, sonny. What can
do for you? Little boy-Dad ha
got 'em again His boots is full
of EN-, and he's "a bowling like thun
der, and mother sent mo over to ge
suthin for him quick Druggist
What does he want Little boy
Don't know, but he's yetiu' for any
thing TO beat Grant. Bufalo Er
press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Republican County Convention
--I6Ih Senatorial District.

A Republican County Convention, for the 18th SEN
atorAl District comprising Grant County, Is hereby
appointed DO held AZ the Court House, In the viii
lage Of Lancaster, ON Saturday, the 31st day Ol
August next, at the hour OF one O'clock z. NJ for
the purpose Of eecting two Delegates TO represent
said senatorial District, In the Republican Congress
sional Convention for the "a Congressional District
appointed TO be held At Dodgeville, Iowa County,
ON the 9TH day Of September next
Said County Convention will be composed OF Five
delegates from each Assembly District In said county
In the absence Of calls from the Regular Assemb y
District and Town Committees 70 the contrary, the
County Central Committee hereby suggests and rec
commends that Conventions be held At the usual places
for the election Of Congressional, Senatorial and As
semby Delegates, as follows;
For the election Of two Congressional and Five Sem
atoria Delegates In the several Assembly Districts In
said County on Wednesday, tho 2Sth day of Au.
gust next, AZ the hour Of one o'clock z. NJ; and
FOR the election OF the usual number Of Assembly
delegates 10 the several towns in said county Sat
ufday, the 2ith day OF August Instant, at the
hour Of two O'Clock p. NJ
Ny order OF the County Central Committee.
W. p. DEWEY, Chairman.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis. this 9th day Of August A
ID. 1872.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

seis- Greeley said that "ihe South
eru States had right to secede, and
he should resist any attempt to CO.
cree them"
Secession meant perpetual slavery
TO all colored men in the confedera>
cy.
Secession meant divided country,
and the destruction Of the great Re-
publlc-tbe downfall of frst-clase
power.
Does not bis secession record show
that the Chicago Tribune was right
when it said: Horace Greeley is
not now and never has been man
who ought to be trusted with an Of
fetal position requiring practical
wisdom, ordinary craftsmanship, or
firm, consistent action p
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
s9The public debt of the United

sg-The public debt of the United
States is being reduced at the rate OF
two and half dollars a minute,
night as we'll as day. How would
it be if Greeley were President and
the rebels and copperheads were in
power? If they did not openly re-
pudiate the debt, how much of it
would they pay? These are ques-
tions voters should ask themselves
before deciding which ticket they
will support next November. Every
patriotic man would like to see the
nation al debt wiped from existence.
not by reputation, however, but by
the honest payment of every dollar
of it. Such men should therefore
sustain the marty that has given such
abundant proof of its reliability on
this point Chicago Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

STArE OF WISCONSIN In Probate-Grant County
- County Of Grant. s Court
In the matter OF the estate of Bosmon Clifton deceased
On reading and filing the petition Of William Clif.
ton, Of the county OF Grant representing among her
things, that Bosmon Clifton, late of The CO. of Grant
GU HE 18th day Of July 1872, at the town Of Clifton,
died intestate leaving goods chttes aud estate within
this state and Co.. that the said petitioner is the eldest
OF said deceased, and praying that administration
OF said estate be to him granted.
1t Is ordered that said petition be heard 'eore the
Judge OF this Court on Wednesday the 10Th day OF
August 1872 At O'Clock z. Nj at Lancaster, in said
county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given 10 the
heirs Of said deceased and to all persons interested by
publishing copy Of this order, for three successive
weeks prior TO said day Of hearing in the Grant Co.
Herald, weekly newspaper printed aud published At
Lancaster, in said county.
BY the Court WIN McGONIGAL, Co Judge,
Dated at Lancaster, July p, 1872. 9w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

Here is an important vote to Sc
cure, and there appears no probabli-
ty that the negroes will desert the
Republican party for Horace Gree
ley or Charles Sumner or any other
false leader. The above tables, show
ing both the colored and white popu-
lation, furnish also a safe estimate
of the relative voting strength in
these States.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

Carl Schurz as Great Financial Re-
former.

Carl Schurz's last speech deals
largely in matters of Government fl
nance, and discusses the necessities
of reform. This kind of talk coming
from such source, is particularly
funny, as Schurz never yet paid a
personal debt without the aid of a
writ of Garnishee, and every grocer
and provision dealer in the city of
WATERFOWL, who was in business
while Schurz lived there, can show
old unpaid bills against the great fl,
nancial reformer- Whitewater Reg
iefoy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
The Revenue Reform.

"A duty only upon those articles which we
could dispense with, known as Injuries, and
those Of which we use more than we pro-
duce.o
"All duty removed from tea, coffee and
other articles Of universal use not pro duced
by ourselves"
Encouragement TO home products, en-
ployment TO labor at living wages, and devel-
opmont of home resources"
Disappearance of the national taX-gather-
er and reduction of debt Presidents Mes
sage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
The Wisconsin Press.

There are three Democratic papers
in Wisconsin that do not support
Greeley and Brown. They are: The
Prairie du Chiea Courier, Waukesha
PLaindealer and Stevens Point Pinery,
all old papers, edited by men who
have always been Democrats and
who have exerted much influence in
their respective localities. Not a
single Republican paper in Wisconsin
has gone over to Greeley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

h@-The reduction of the public
debt last month has been less than
usual--not more than three millions.
This is in consequence of the large
disbursements on account of interest
on the public debt and the diminu.
ton ofreceipts under the new reven.
NO law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Second Assembly District Republican
Convention.

In accordance with the recommendation Of the Coun-
~ Central Committee delegate Conventioa
Of the Republican electors Of ths Second As
sembly District-comprising the towns OF Cliff
ton EenbOrO, Lancaster, Liberty, Lima and Po-
tosi-wili bt held at Lancaster ON "wednesday
the 3sth day OF August, at o'clock, ?. NJ to elect
two Congressional and i've Senatorial delegates II
Is recommended that the towns hold caucuses 10 elect
delegates 10 such Assembly District Convention ON
saturday August 9Th, ut the usual time and place
Of holding such meetings
Ny order Of the Assembly District Committee,
q. W. RYLAND. Chm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

The Republican electors OF the Third Cong ressio nal
District Of the state Of Wisconsin, comprising the
counties Of Crawford Grant. Green Iowa, lafayette
aud Richland. are hereby notified that Republican
Delegate Convention will be held At DodgevilIe. Iowa
her 1th, 1872, for the purpose Of nominating =
Republican candidate to represent said district In the
Porty-Third Congress Of the United States said can
ddate 10 be voted at the ensuing November cleo
ton. The Convention will also be empowered Ia
transact such other business as may properly come
before Il.
The basis OF representation, heretofore, will be
two delegates from each Assembly District, and tive
from each Senatorial District. Each county will send
at least one Senatorial delegate, whether comprising
A Senatorial District or not.
o. b. THOMAS, Crawford County,
IA JACKSON, Green
j. n. DUNCAN. La Fayette
J @ CLARK, Grant
W. IT, BENNETT, Iowa "
D. h. D0WNEs, Richland "
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Who Were Meant E?

The Cincinnati Times inquiries W hat
"soldiers and sailors" were meant BY
the crowd at Cincinnati and Balti-
more, which united in this declara-
ton: awe remember with graft
tude the heroism and sacrifices OF
the soldiers and sailors of the Repub-
lie, and no act Of ours shall detfact
from their justly earned fame or the
full reward OF their patriotism"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

ba-Congressman Eldridge, of Wis
writes to Beaver Dam man that
"the voice Of the National Democrat.
ic Convention is the voice of author
ity for him, and that he accepts his
dish OF crow with oheerfulness and
alacrity."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
AttaChment-NO rhano.

NTATE OF WISCONSIN, J
- Grant County In Justices Court.
Town OF Muscoda.
To I'll. 4. P0rhdng
You are hereby notified that warrant OF attach.
ment has been ssaed against You and your property
attached % satisfy the demand of Halady Peters
amounting twenty-five dollars $4,000 Now, tn
less you shall appear before A. Tyler Justice
Of the Peace in and for said county at his Office in said
town. the Path day Of August A d. 1872 at clock
in the forenoon, Judgment viii be rendered against
you and your property sold to pay the debt.
HALADY iErERS. Plaintiff
Dated Muscoda, Aug. 3, 1877. l0w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
s9-The Chicago Times is still de-
fant towards Greeley. On Tuesday
morning last Il said

although the Times may stand alone in this
higher altitude of political Journalism, Il
stands there immovable and unassailabIe
No party LASH has for it the slightest terrors.
1t dehes King Caucus, and denounces him for
the monster of corruption and lnfamy that he
is. 1t has not the slightest hesitation in say
ing that his corrupt bargain and sale at Bali
more places no Democrat under the smallest
obligation to support the grantee in that in
famous transaction, which has inaugurated In
these United States the most shameful politi-
cal contest this cont inent has ever witnessed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
The Colored Vote.

The total cOlored population of the
States is put down at over four and
half millions. The colored popula-
tion in the old free States in about
100000. distributed mainly in the
States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New
York, New Jersey, Indiana and r i
nois. But the mass of this popular
ton is in nine States on the Atlantic
and Gulf coast, as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Good News from Mississippi.

An intelligent observer who has
Just returned to New Orleans from
an extensive tour throughout Miss
issippi, has informed the National
Republican of that city that the State
is overwhelmingly for Grant, and
that the Republicans are daily re.
ceiving accessions from the Demo.
cratic party since the Baltimore Con.
vention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

sV- Ex-Gov. Curtin, of Pennsyl-
vania, now in st. Petersburg, writes
that "he earnestly desires the re-
election of President Grant," which
should stop the mouths of the oppo-
sition who are Boosting of bis SYM
patty with Greeley aud the lost
cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
THE LATEST.

CANDIDATEs.-The Witness pub
fishes the names of several gentlemen
AS candidates whom their friends are
naming for County offices, as follows
4 Carrier, Boseobel, for Sheriff.
A. J. McCarn, Platteville, for Register
ID. II. Budd, Lancaster, for Treasurer.
+. $. Kidd, Millville, for County Clerk.
A. w. Bell, Platteville, for District Attor-
ney.
1t will also be seen by the letters
published in tie HERALD and Witness
that Capt. Dan. Smalley's name is
urged by friends for the office of Reg
lister of Deeds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

E-Grant wears a Greeley hat He does
not wear Greeley head. IL ouisyiI'e Cour-
Ter Journal.
If Grant wore Greeley head the
rebellion would have been a success
and the Maynard sisters would have
had matters all their own way
Cincinnati Gazette. M
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
The Pennsylvania Governorship

A Worlds letter says the Penpsyl-
vania State Central Committee have
had in their possession two weeks q
letter from Gen. Hartrauft with
drawing from the GubernatoriaI
candidacy if in the judgment Oi
the committee they think it wise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

A DEMOCRATIC LEADER FOR GRANT
The Eau Claire Free Press says !;
eve understand that Hon. AIexan-
der Meggett, for years the leader of
the Democratic party in the North.
west, and by odds the ablest of them
all. refuses to support Greeley and
will go Grant in preference"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06
Nuts tor Greeleyites.
The following are the net ordinary
expenses of the Government for the
last six fiscal years:

Expenditures for three years un-
der Grant are over $178, 900, 900
less than three years under Johnson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

Prominent DEMOCRAT IN THIS
STATE Our. FOR GRANT-We learn
from the Milwaukee Sentinel that n.
j. Bmmons, Esq., one Of MiIwaukee's
ablest lawyers--a gentleman who
never voted the Republican ticket as
yet, but has been a staunch Demo-
erat for many years-on Monday
night signed call for Grant and
wilson club. 844 f15as A4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-06

sea-The Democratic papers Of
North Carolina charge the defalca.
tons of Crane and Estes, of tina,
State, amounting to 1922, 900, to the
account of President Grants Admin.
istration, and want TO know WHY
Secretary Boutwell,, who is now
speaking down there, don't make
some explanatory reference TO those
rascalities. Our North Carolina Cd
ponents are badly posted. Crane and
Estees were both Democratic carpet
baggers from Wisconsin they were
recommended to Office by James r
Doolittle; and received their appoint
ments from Andy Johnson. They
kept stealing right straight along,
until President Grant took his seat,
when their defalcations became
known, and they were removed. At
this very time they arc both proba-
bly, working for the election of Gree,
ley Chicago Journal.