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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS,

Considerable number of bills have
passed both houses during the week.
bntmany of them being local in their
character, or otherwise unimportant.
they are scarcely worthy of mention.
The Dells bill is before the Lum.
beriDg committee, and will not be
taken up for several days. Though
it's old friends desire its passage as
much as ever, they will be more con-
siderate in their actions than they
were last year. As yet it has not
brought out any special interest.
Last week the temperance commit
tee set to work to canvass the petit
tons and remonstrances on the tenn.
peraDce question, and found that 300
petitions had been received. contain.
ing the names of over 81 900 persons.
The remonstrances numbered us.
with 26. 900 names. Milwaukee sends
300 names as petitioners, and 6 800
names as remonstrants.
DIR. Ferrin's bill regulating the
preparation of Medical prescriptions.
was ordered to third reading on
Friday.
Preparations are being made for
the Republican State Convention
next Wednesday, the 18Th. As the
Republican party of Wisconsin speak
with one accord in relation To the
denomination of Gen. Grant, the
action of the convention will be en-
tirsly harmonious. Ne
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OourtIng Under Difficulties.

widow residing on the road between
Elkton and this place who was fast be.
coming convalescent rom an attack OF
sewing machine, life insurance, and book
agents lately employed hired mana
Swede-to work around the house but
more especially to drive away male callers
OF speculative turn of mind. like those
mentioned. The ''help'' did not under
stand English very well, but by gesture i'm
pied that he was worthy OF hire and
would keep up his end OF the house" An
evening or two later young man who was
paying attention to the widows daughter
called, as was his tri-weekly custom--ranv
the hell-but ielt quite put out when a man
sprahg from behind the corner OF the
house, and threw him into THE middle OF
the rOad The sutton arose, pulled lis
ping from over his face, where it mad been
Jammedi and started for the gate again
lie was still further surprised to find him.
sell playing leap frog over IA rose hush, a
moment later followed 10y human fiend
VINO made pass at him every third sec.
ond with boot about the size OF dry
goods drummer valise, while the latter
remarked: You no come loOiing around
uis plalse. ! put ub a yob on Won
Luckily the lady of the house appeared at
TINS Jnncture, and succeeded il stopping
| hostIlities. The hired man went back to
the barn to sleep and the intended son in
law was invited in to receive an explana-
/ ton.
IL took the family three hours to sew on
rrnptured buttons and patch up his cloth
/ ing So that he could go out again, and not
be picked up by the Marshall as IL suspi-
cious character. He hints around that I'll
he m arriesinto the family, the first radi-
cal change in the domestic cabinet will be
TO discharge that Swede who put ub Il vob
Oh hlm under the civil service reform BILL
---Nttc Lisbon Jouy7taL
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Josh Billings on Hnbies.

Bahys luv with oil mi hart; they are M
sweethearts they warm up my blud like
gin sling they crawl into me and nestle
10y the side OF mi soul, like "a kitten under
a cook stove
hav rased bah,s miself, and kro what
am talking about
hav got grandchildren. and thew are
wuss than the first crop TO riot an,ciig the
feelings.
II could have my way, would .hange
ali the human beings on the face of the
earth back into babies at once, and keen
them thar, aud make this earth one grand
nursery but what should do Tor wet
hnrses don know, and don care.
would like to hav Is babies on INV Ian
now, and mi lap amt the handlest lap in
the world, neither
Nj lap Is long enuf, but not the widest
kind uv lap.
.in a good deal OF a man. but l,on, {
Of length, principally, and when make \
lap OF myself, 1t Ia not mattress but
more like two rails with jint in them
could hold more babies in nv Ian At
once than any man in America. without
-plllIng one, but it hurts the babies
never cav a baby in my life that /
didn't want to kiss; am wuss thlnan old
made III this respect
,hav seen babies that hav refused TO
kiss until they had been wasn't bnt the
BABY want to blame for this; neither was
There are foxes in this world who say
they don't like tables, but you can deuend
upon 1t, when they were babies sumbody
luyd them.
Babys uy me, too. can take them
out OF their muthers arms just a. easy a.
! can an unfedged bird out Of his nest
They luy me bekOs luv them.
And here let me say for the cumfort and
consolation oy all muthcrs that whenever
they see me on the cars or the steembote.
Out Of job, they needu't hesitate minnlt
TO drop "a clean, lat baby into Inv Ian 1
Will ho.i H. and be thankful besides.
Perhat there IL people Who don envy
me this. but it is one OF the shortcut well
defined JOYS OF mi life, mi luy Tor babys and
their luv Tor me
Perhaps here IL people Who will call ID
a weakness don care what they call TO-.
bring on the babys Uncle Josh has al
ways a kind word and kiss Tor the ba.
bye
Inv them for fbe truth tharc " in
thenii amt afraid their kiss VIII betray
me. there amt any frauds, del beeis. nor
rounteriei's amung them
wish Waz baby. not only once more
hut forevermOre Nsi0 ork jY,skil
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can be, effected, it would be foolish in me
to refuse your request" and publicly. in
the open square, she kissed him.
Next day the student was sent for by
the Governor He wanted to see the man
who dared 70 seek kiss from his daughter
"a that way, aud whom she consented to
kiss. ~
He received him with scrutinizing
Cow, but after an hours conversation
was so pleased with him that he ordered
our hero TO dine at his table during his
studies at Upsula.
Our young friend pursued his studies
In such a manner that it soon made him
regarded as the most promising student in
the university.
three years are now passed since the
hrst KISS, when the yonng man was al
lowed TO give a second kiss To The daugh.
ter OF the Governor, as his wife.
tie became, later, one Of the most noted
scholars in Sweden, and WAS much res
pected for his character. His works will
endure, while time lasts, among the works
OF science; and from this happy union
sprang family well known in Sweden at
the present time, whose wealth and high
position IN society are regarded as trifies
"a comparison with their goodness and
love.
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LAND POOR.
ny KopERr ROLLINS.

20
I've bad another offer. vife-a twenty acres
ofhish and dry prairie land, a.ievel as n soor
thought I'd wait and see you first, as Lawyer
To tell how things will turn out best a woman
Is ahead.
And when this lot is paid for. and Wa b,,
got the deed s--'s
IN say that I'm satisGod-It's all the land wa
need,
And next wen sec about the yard, and Ak the
house up some 80
And manage in the course of Linn. ,o b.vo !.
better home.
There is no use Of talking, Charles--you buy
that twenty more,
And wen go scrimpiug all our lives. An A
always be Land Poor. ~
for thirty years we've tugged and saved,
denying half our needs,
While all we have to show for il is tax receipts
aud deeds
I'd sell the land IL it were mine, and have a
better home,
With broad, light rooms to front the street.
and take life as il come.
" 1--WE could liveas others live, and have vba,
.. others do, ... r.. TIT
We'd live enough sight pleasanter, and have a
plenty, too.
while others have amusements and luxury
and books,
Just think how stingy we have lived, and
how This old place looks.
That other farm you bought Of Wells, that
took so many years
or clearing up and fencing in, has cost me
many tears.
Yes, Charles, I've thought of it, hundred
times more,
And wondered ii it really paid to always be
That had we built cory house, took pleasure
as II come -.t'
Our children, once so dear 70 Us, had never
left our home.
grieve to think Of wasted weeks. and wears
aud months and days.
"hile for 1t all we never yet have had one
word Of praise.
Men call US rich, but we are poor-would we
not freely give
The land with all its fixtures, for better wav
TO live?
Don't think I'm bla ming you Charlcs-you're
not a whit to blame,
I've pitied you these many years, to see yo,,
tired and lame
Its Just the way We started out, our plans too
far ahead;
We've worn the cream of life away, to bare too
much phen dcnd.
ms putting of enjoyment long after we enjoy,
And after all too much of wealth seems useless
as n toy,
Although we've learned, alas too late what
all must learn at last.
Our brightest earthly happiness is buried in the
past;
That life is short and full Of care, the end i.
always nigh,
We seldom half begin to live before we're
doomed to die.
Were to start my life again, I'd mark each
separate day,
AAd never leta single one pass unonjoyed
away.
Ii there were things to envy, I'd have them
now and then.
And have homo that was a home, and not n
cage or pen.
I'd sell some land if il were mine. and ft up
well the rest,
I've always thought and think so yet-.maA
farms lOeH rorIsed are best
-Rwoi Nc,c Yorker.
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The Lexington Statesman intima,es that
the Radical party of Kentucky is undergo :
ing process Of publication. Burbridee
Runkle, and Sam Mckee have left il
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FORTUNATE KISS.

The following pretty little story IL mar
rated by Frederick Bremen, who vouches
for its truthiulness
In the great university OF Upsulo, in
sweden, hyed young student, n noble
youth, with great love for studies but
without means for pursuing them lie
Was poor, without connections Sill he
studied, lived ~ great poverty, but keep
ing a cheerful heart and trying to look At
the future which looked so grmly at him
His. good humor and excellent qualities
made him beloved 10y his comrades One
day he was standing at the square with
one Of them, prattling away an hour OF
leisure, when the attention Of the young
man became arrested by n young ami
beautiful lady, who, 10y the side OF an elder
one, was slowly walking over the place
II was the daughter Of the Governor Of
Upsula, living in the city and The lady
vas her governess She was generally
known for her goodness and gentleness OF
character, and looked at with admiration
by all HE students. As the young men
stood gazing At her as she went by like
graceful vision, one Of them suddenly
exclaimed:
well il would be worth something to
have kiss from such mouth"
The poor student, the hero OF our story
Who looked on that pure, angelic face ex.
claimed as If by inspiration:
II think ! could have it,
We'll, well exclaimed his friends in a
chorus, are you crazy? Do you know
herr
"Not At all" he answered, nbut I think
she would kiss me II ! asked her"
What IN this place-and before all
our eyesY'
Eyes
Freely
"Yes, freely
well, if she would give you a kiss in
that manner, ! will give you a thousand
dollars exclaimed one Of the party.
And J. and ~ exclaimed three or four
others tor Il hrppenel that several rich
men we're in the group, and the bets ran
hign on 30 Improbable an event The
Challenge WAS made and rdceiyed In less
TINE man we take 10 cell il
Onr hero (Iny authority tells not wbeu,
ef ne was plain or handsome. I have ms.
peculiar reasons Tor believing he 90,
rH,9er PLAN, but singularly rood-look,o,
~ the same iime) Immediately walked p,.
10 We young lady, aud said
your hands d"
Que iooNSi AZ him with astonisbment.
%. arrested Yer steps he proceeded To-
STATE his name and condition his aspirs-
ton; and related simply What lad ins,
nov passed between Lini and bis CON
rades us ''"'-
The young laAy listened attenuvely AID
A. .is ceasing 70 speak, she SAID blusn.
1ngly, but With great swcetncss.
1T 10y 50 itte ding, 90 much GOOD
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q CREAM SAIGON

Mr'' Lizzie NJ. WnHsrns dosirss u inform
~, lg'er' of leo Cream that she keeps good
sl.,.lo on hand, and will be- pleased 10 suppl
sli IN any qnantity desired. Parties Sac
''"i''ea supplied ~ rsa tpuabis rates.
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The Erie, Pa, DiYatci says The
nun OF The Niagara, one OF the vessels Of
fe5rjs fleet, hes near the shore a. Inc
northeast corner Of Misery Bay. Il NAV
be seen when the water Is clear
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a. WILLIS,
Bfichmak'er and Builder.

Announces TO the people of this ciy that he
has located here for the purpose or carrying on
rho abovc-named branches of business. and !.
prepared to contract for making brick or bnild-
ing houses at any time when called upon Ia do
So He has had twenty years experience in
,ne business, and feels warranted in suying
that he fully understand. it, and that I'M. ;yo-f
VIII not fail to give full satisfaction. A libcr-
nj share Of patronage is respectfully solicited.
orders LETT at the Aryu, Ogice, or at the resi- .
dence Of WIN. +. Wallace. will be attended 10
promptly. mv99tr
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The labor strikes in New York have as
sumed such formidable proportions that
the interference Of the police has been in
yoked 10 prevent the destruction OF proper.
ty IN several instances efforts were made
by the strikers to destroy the manulactor-
ies where some workmen we're employed
aud Who hal gone TO work
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~ Dung man, said a minister to a
youih Of his congregation. "do YOU know
what relations you sustain IN the worldl'
res or two cousins and grandmother
out don't intend 70 sustain them much
longer"
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Grant wants to go in again because the
Presidency is The highest office within the
gVt OF the American peopie-CTn. Post
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Grant once more lounges BY the sea,
ready to engage in moral horseracing r, aud
such pastimes as his nature requires 7
In the United States, during a period of
Twelve years, ~ persons were killed by
lightning, and $50, more or less injured
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Low Figures for Cash.
Remember the Place,

Second Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth
streets, 'ud be .rre 70 call and get the fun
"or'" '' your ne 'cy. my22U
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Deaths.

At her residence in the city of Baltimore on the
11th inst, MARY, wife Of VIM. F. Murdoch, Esq.
On the llth inst, at the re idence of her
daughter Mrs Elizabeth B. Graves, Mrs II. H.
BEAroN, in the 87th year of her age. She had
been amember OF the NJ. E. Church for 81 years.
On the 9th inst at his residence in Fairfield,
SAMUEL NJ. TEMrLEToN, in the Attn year ofhis age
Col. Templeton was one of our most respecta-
BILE citizens. He bore the character of high
toned gentleman, and his loss not only to the i'm
mediate community in which he lived, but to the
county, will be seriously felt.
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FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF STAUNToN =
If there any political or party issues in
volved in the contest for Commonwealth Attor-
nev between the candidates now before you,
would not think another had right to announce
HIMSELF but as such is not. and should not be the
case, respectfully announce myself capdi-
date for that office, assuring you that should it be
your pleasure to elect me, | shall strive to dis
charge its duties TO the best of my ability, fairly
and impartialy to all, yet firmly.
Respectfully.
NAV 2-tde ~ F WHITE.
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Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
Y The undersigned offers for sale his valuabl

N1lu6U1C Augusta Farm Tor Sale
The undersigned offers for sale his valuable
farm containing
It's ACRES,
lying on both Sides of SIiddEe River, ct miles
west Of Staun.on and II miles east of Swoope'
Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Sixty of this land is fine river bottom of
best quality. The balance lies rolling, with about
80 Acres of good Timber. All in a high
state Of cultivation and everything connected
with it in good repair.
The improvements consist of good Brick
Dwelling, with 5 rooms --fouf below and four
above-a good garnet and cellar, and brick
kitchen attached. There is a first class Bank
Barn, with ample stabling granary, double
corn crib. with floor yetween good Hog Pen,
Poultry House, Ice House, Meat House, Dairy,
Carriage House, and very good Tenant House,
Gu the farm. with outbuildings There is an
abundance Of fruit on the place, including about
80 apple trees Of select qualities, and other fruit,
commonly found on a farm of this kind Fl ere
is q well of limestone water within 20 yards of
the kitchen door, and three good springs within
2CG yards of the house. Every field is watered
by the River. Churches of various denomina
tions, schools, mills and blacksmith shop cenve-
nieni, and all within from J J to miles distance.
The neighborhood is unexceptionable.
Any one wishing to purchase farm of this
description, would do well to call On me soon, as
am determined to SELL Terms accommodating.
Taking everything into consideration, it is
rarely property of such advantages and attrac-
tons is offered in market. It is considered one
of the best and most desirable farms in Augusta
county.
Any one wishing TO see The farm, will find me
al ilome. aud will take pleasure in showing IT..
1t speaks for itself and will Bear the most care
fuiinspection' In my absence, Mr.. Bailey, WHO
IS Jerking for me- viii show The premises to per-
sotrs wishing to- examine them
SAMUEL DRIVER,
april fi-ff Swoopes Depot.
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LAND SALES ADV ERTisED.-The following de-
tirable real estate, advertised in the ptryn'an'
will be sold this and next month
May 24th-Sale of two tracts OF iano A'"'
WaynesSoro.b BY N. K. Trout, commissioner
Man. ooa lsa,e Of farm of VIM. Armstrong,
VIVA hs snnines Gap road, by R. D. Hill
a .y,ng Tp On me r. ,nIdsr' commissioners
Mav 24th.-sale of the farm owned by James
W. Patrick, lying South River, containing
BOSS acres, BY. Marshall Hanger and e. NJ Coch
ran. ir C9mm issioners
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Prof Toafy Of Baltimore. to whom the
stomach d tho second child of. Mrs. Lloyd,
Of Leesburg, noy confined in Jail on charge
of poisoning her husband and children, wa $
unable to find any arsenic in it. s
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To THE VoTERs OF STAuNToN 81 hereby an
nonnce myself candidate for re election as Com
monwealth's Attorney for the city of Staunton,
subject TO the Convention of the Conservative
Party. if one be held. submit to you the past
as my best guarantee for the future.
may 2-tde S. TRAVERS PHILLIPS.
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The Wytheville Enterprise says that "the
moral atmosphere in one or two localities
about town is said to need an application of
something IN the way of tar and feathers to
purify it," That's oninous, What's the
matter in Wythevile?
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BRONCHITIS.

This is ar irration orinfamafion of the bron
ch1al tubes, which carry the air we breathe into
the lnngs. It arises from a cold settled in the
throat Catarrh extending to these parts, from
scrofulous affections, and from severe use of the
voice The irritation from this latter cause com
mences in the iaryhs and CLOTHS, which are the
organs If the voice. ard extending downwards,
produces hoarsen SIS, coughing and splitting muc-
Gus matter, sometimes mixed with blood. 1t if
chiefly dangerous from its tendency to spread in
to the lungs, and terminates in consumption. 1t
is in the cure of and obstinate eases ofthis
disease that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discos-
cry has achieved unparalleled success, and won
the loudest praise from all who have used it, IT
is sold by all respectable druggists.
THE HARVEST OF THE HEAD.-When the comb
acts as rake. bringing away roll of parted fl
bers every sine it passes through the hair, bald
ness would soon be inevitable But even in this
case. forlorn as it may seem, the mischief can be
arrested tie loss repaired. Lyons Kathairon
aided by brisk application of brush to promate
the absorption Of the fluid by the scalp. will stop
the thinning out process in forty eight hours
The cots from which the dead faments were
shed will soon De re endowed with vitality. aud
anew growth will speedily spring up on the denud-
ell places. This work of reproduction viii go on
until the damage is completely repaired, anil the
luxuriant crop of hair thus produced will never
wither fall out as long rs the vitalzing appli-
ton is regularly continued.
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Maj Henry NJ. Matthews, Of Lewiseurg,
is favorably spoken Of as the candidate of
the Conservative party for Attorney General
of West Virginia, Under Il new Consultation.
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On Wednesday the 18th, Col D. s. Young and
II. B. Niche, Commissioners, sold the one
fouI til interest in the old warehouse. adjoining
Baker Pros. to Col. NJ. G. Hartman for Sool
George Harlan, auciioneer.