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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10
GRANT CIRCUIT COURT.
Calendar OF Criminal aud Civil Actions Sep
TENDER, 1872.


Hon. J. T. Mills, Judge DAVID ScHREINER,
Clerk; /. A. BURR, Deputy Clerk; Gro.
CLEmENTsoN, District Attorney; WIN. f .
SLoAT, Sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

ANOTHER OLD SETTLER CONE
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
John Barnett, formerly .of Patch
Grove, lately of Waterloo, Ia, died
suddenly from a congestive chill
while on q visit at Patch Grove,
Sept.4th. He came here at an early
day, and was respected as a very
worthy citizen, being well known
as "Uncle Honest John" He was
in his 18th year, and leaves grown
up family of children, beside numer-
Gus relatives and friends in this
| town.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

WAGoNs.-Remember that ID. II
Budd is the PIONEER, in making ga
sY RUNNING SUBSTANTIAL wagons.
If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

LIGHT MING. This morning, Tues
day, an unusdai thunderbolt struck
the stacks Of Mr.. Il. Halbert on the
County Poor Farm, consuming part
or all Of them. The Plattevi!le stage
was in the road several rods away at
that moment containing Mrs. G. H.
Allen and ak other passengers. The
shock threw one horse instantly to
the ground, paralyzed the other for
a time, and pitched the driver, Mr..
Ed. Roberts, over the dasher and in
to the mud under his horses. The
rest of the load felt some queer sem
sations, but nobody was hurt, and
the horses soon rogained their pow
ers of locomotion. The line is now
called Barnett's lightning EXPIRES
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

The following is the full calendar Of cases
for the term, arranged as they will be called
up for disposal, giving the title and action and
the attorneys engaged. The attorneys for
plaintiff are named first and for defendant last:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

CIRCUIT CoURT-The September
Term has opened with smaller at
tendance than usual, and the number
of cases is thirty less than usual
See the Court Docket in another
column.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

n@-A CROWDED and enthusiastic
Grant msetisg is reported at Bloom
ington last Saturday evening j. Al.
len Barber addressed the citizens,
in his usual effe Gtive style. Mr.. Haz-
elton was prevented by important
business, from filling his appoints
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10
FRESH GROCERIES!

e. Call and examine goods and prices. Farmers
bring along your PRODUCE of all kuds to exchange
FOR goods. ANTON SCHMITT,
Successor to Ryland Holloway.
February 2s, 1871. 22-S9tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-10

III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
A hi.erss, Hirhlanasr.

The Duke of Athol having one day, at
Blair Athol, entertained large party at
dinner, produced in the evening many
curious and interesting family relics for
their inspection, among them small
watch which had belonged 10 Charles
Stuart, and had been given by him TO
one of the dukes ancestors. When the
company were on the point Of departing,
the watch was suddenly missed, and was
searched for in vain upon the table and
about the apartment. The duke was
exceedingly vexed, and declared that of
all the articles he had exhibited, the lost
watch was the one that he most valued.
Theguests naturally became exceedingly
uncomfortable, and eyed each other sus-
piciously. No person was present, how
ever, who could possibly be suspected,
and courtesy forbade any stronger step
than the marked expression of the
noble hosts extreme annoyance aud
distress Each departed to his home
in an exceedingly unenviable state
of mind and the mysterious disappear
snce, of the royal relic was a subject for
discussion for several months in society.
A year afterward, the duke being again
in Blair Athol, was dressing for dinner,
and, in the breast pocket of a coat
which his valet handed him, felt some
thing which proved to be the missing
watch. why, -" exclaimed his
grace, addressing his man by his name,
here is the watch we hunted every
where in vain for. e" Yes, sir, replied
the man gravely; / saw your grace put
it in your pocket. You saw me put
it in my pocket, and never mentioned
i'll Why didn't you speak at once, and
prevent all that trouble and unpleasant
feeling?" 81 dinna ken what might
have been your grace's intention" was
the reply of the faithful and discreet
Highlander, who saw everything, but
said nothing unless he was directly in
terrogated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEprHrs THEArIR. The French Spy, pan
tomims play, was again placed on the boards
last evening. There is something very at
tractiye in the school Of French military
plays The French Spy is full Of we'll wrought
incidents. good positions and sterling sensa-
tions. The French soldier, the tri-color flag,
the wild Arabs, the combat. etc., hardly ovei
fail to create enthusiasm among the audi
ence. Mile Marietta Rayel appeared TO ad-
vantage as " Henri St. Alme. " Hamet' and
"Mathilde de Merique." The three oharac-
ters were pleasingly and ably sustained by the
fair pantomimist. whose airy and graceful
movements were the subject Of constant ad-
miratioA. Mr.. Book played the wild Arab
well. and both he and Mr.. Frank Weston rem
dered good support in the terrific broadsword
combat. Tonight will be presented the Dumb
Boy of Manchester. and the Wizard Skih,
with full caste Of the company. This being
the fashionable evening full house may be
anticipated.
GRAND OPERA H0usK.-Kit. the Arkansas
Traveller. was presented 10 fine audience for
the second time at the Grand Opera House last
evening. The enthusiastic cheering through
with which the piece was regarded by those
who witnessed its representation, Kit" is
highly sensational character, who always
carries the house by storm, whether winning
thousands Of dollars at poker on board the
Medora, getting blowed up in the explosion.
or chopping up his adversary with bowie
knife. The two beats are pictures that should
be seen to be appreciated" They are charac-
ters from life, such as are often met with in
large cities. There are many thrilling situa-
tons and incidents in Kit that excite the live
lest interest, and many humorous phases that
provoke the most uncomfortable merriment.
Kit will be repeated tonight; and as this is to
be the fashionable evening. we may of course
expect to see very fashionable attendance.
BARSUM's BIG SHow.-The bluff at the foot
of Madison street is entirely covered by the
immense psvilions Of the great Snowman.
Barnum was not satisfied with one bluff. So
took two, and threatens to go for the third.
This forenoon u grand cavalcade and process
sion of wild animals, caravans, horses and
men. swept through the principal streets. A
dozen camels were hitched to the band-wagon
and worked beautifully. The cavalcade was
nall mile IN length and attracted the atten-
uoh OF thousands oil people, ms afternoon
anu o7nlsnt me performances VIII com
mence- barnum mas the biggest sno" e'si
Drought 70 tne CITY IL S mammoth oomDi-
naeon' consisting 81 y menaserie: huseuni'
aviary, geological garden and italian circus,
all under six colossal tents. For the sum Of
ons uOiiar you can see more sue" anu got NOR
LOT 10 'he money 'nin you couiu ior 'en times
me amour. IN any o.ner portion oi inc "o,iu'
Ans nippouio%e WIN DC must a'uAo'Ne' Da
huin hasins large anu eincieh' CORPS Vi .ne
mos. sinlnenl iiue,s ana no.ea aorou"@ N .ne
"oriu' i'unS anu o'a "enpnis Will 'is'' 'n'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

The Boston fire has set all cities to
thinking and devising theories, if not
means, for the prevention of such dis
asters. Boston felt secure with her
granite blocks and admirable supply Of
water; now, it is evident that no city on
the continent is very secure. Rates of
insurance will probably advance as soon
as the companies can do so without ere
ating alarm, and the value of city prop
erty will'be affected accordingly. Houses
of brick, properly built, stand the FIRE,
or withstood it better than others; solid
walls, iron doors and windows and me-
talIic roofs are the best security. Cities
with wide streets, Of course, have greatly
the advantage, but there is no immunity
at all times. A good supply of water,
an efficient FIRE department and reliable
watehmen about buildings are the agen.
cies upon which we will have to depend.
1t is too late TO tear down cities and
build them up 6re-proof, and suggestions
Of what might have been done avail but
little when valuable property has been
laid in ashes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
Wearing PianneI

The majority Of people are not aware
OF the beneficial effect Of wearing fan
mel next 10 the body, both in cold and
warm weather. Flannel is not so IN.
comfortable in warm weather as preju-
diced people believe. Frequently colds
and constant hacking coughs soon leave
on adopting flannel garments There is
no need Of great bulk about the waist,
which condemns the wearing OF flannel
with those who prefer wasp-wsists to
health, for in that case the flannel can
De cut as loosely fitting waists always
fastening at the back. There are
scarcely any Of the bad effects of sudden
changes Of weather felt By those who
wear flannel garments, and mothers
should endesvor 20 secure such for their
little people, IN preference 20 ell those
snowy outside trimmings which fashion
commandS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
ola PROBABILITY.

The assertion so often made, that
prophets no longer live in our days, does
not apply to the Signal Office of the War
Department, for the weather predictions
for the country at large, and for Mem
phis especially, during our Exposition,
have been most signally verified. If
any Of our many readers have failed
to visit the Meteorological Bureau at
the Exposition, and have not yet seen
Messrs. Rhode and Jassin turning the
crank Of their instruments, for the pur-
pose of giving us the delightful wea-
Their we have had for the past four
weeks, we would advise them to do so
at once. One glance at the weather
map will show them how the thing is
done; which direction and how strong
the wind blows; how warm it is in
New Orleans, and how cold in Canada
in fact, the little blue, black, red and
white disks and yellow tags will tell
them everything weatherwise or other.
wise. Should they desire to refresh
their memory as to last month s weather,
they can consult the meteorological
chart on the left side of the weather
map, and one glance at the river reports
will give them the amount Of water in
the Western rivers, and tell how low cid
Mississippi intends to fall before it dries
up altogether. The Meteorological Blu
reaz is one Of the most interesting dis
plays at the Exposition, not only to the
scientific men but to the public at
large, and Messrs. Rhode and Jassin
have proved themselves 10 be accom-
plished weather clerks, and reflect
credit upon the scientific corps they
renraeant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

William Cox Attachment before William
VS.. Wallace. Justice, Of the
Benz. Funke. } Peace for Shelby Co.. Tenn
TN THE ABOVE NAMED SUIT. AFFIDA-
Il Wit for attachment having been made under
section 1855 Of the code Of Tennessee, that the
defendant is a nonresident Of the State OF
Tennessee, or is about to remove OF has re-
moved himself or property from this State.
or has removed or is removing. out Of the
county privately. or conceals his property
so that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him, or has absconded or Is
absconding, or cOncealing himself or property,
or has fraudulently disposed Of or is about
frauduleDtly 20 dispose Of his property, and
is justly indebted to the plaintiff in the sum
of three hundred dollars, due for rent of land.
and that the claim is just. and an attachment
having been issued by me and returned by the
proper officer. levied, etc.; 1t is therefore or
dered that the defendant appear before nae, at
my office. No. 3S Monroe street, in the city Of
Memphis. Tennessee. on Tuesday. the Ath
day Of December. A. d. 1872. at 10 o'clock
am, and defend this suit or the same will
be proceeded with ex parte; and that copy
of this notice be published once week for
four consecutive weeks in the PUBLIC LEDGER,
WILLIAM WALLACE, j. p.
69-75-s1-S7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

Among the Holland possessions there
is a remarkable little State which, In its
inhabitants, surpasses the boldest
dreams Of American emancipation la
dies. Upon the island Of Java, between
the cities Of Batavia and Samarang, lies
the little kingdom Of Bantam. Although
tributary to Holland il is an independ-
ent State, politically without import
once, yet happy, rich, and since time
immemorial, governed and defended by
a woman. The sovereign is, indeed, a
man, but all the rest Of the government
belongs to the fair sex. The king is en-
tirely dependent uyon his State council,
composed Of three women. The high
est authorities, all State officers, court
functionsries, military commanders and
soldiers are, without exception, Of the fe-
male sex. The men are Agriculturists
and merchants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

SO INsIDToUs are the first approaches
Of consumption that thousands remain
unconscious of its presence until it has
brought them to the verge Of the grave.
An immediate resort to Dr.. d. Jsyne's
Expectorant, upon the first appearance
Of cough, pain or soreness OF the throat
or chest, would very generally preclude
fatal result, or, in case the symptoms
indicate the presence of latent oonsump-
ton, would tend to subdue the violence
Of the disease, and thus materially as.
sist in prolonging the life Of the patient.
Use the Expeetorant therefore when you
take a cold, and by SO doing prevent the
necessity for its use In mere dangerous
complaints. Sold everywhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
THE cENrESNI.L COMMISSION.
nee'lnE as % .h sf r.nnss.se. oofpo-

Meeting Of the Financiai C0rpO-
rators Of Tesnessee.
The financial perpetrators named by
the act of Congress, approved June ],
1872, for Tennessee, met at the capitol
on the nth instant pursuant to a call'of
Hon. Thomas II. Caldwell, Centennial
Commissioner for the State;
h The meeting was called 10 order by
Judge Caldwell. and on motion Of Col.
w. II. Stephens, of Memphis, Governor
John C. Brown was elected President
and Colonel w. f. Prosser appointed
Secretary.
Communications were presented by
Judge Caldwell from NJ s. Temple,
General James NJ. Meek, James B.
Lamb. Hon. ID. N. Kennedy, and Col.
M. d. l.. Stewart, stating that they were
seyerally prevented by business engage
ments from attending the present meet
ing, but promising cordial co-opera-
ton in the action of the board, and
hoping to be present at future sessions
The following banks and bankers IN
Tennessee were designated as agents to
solicit subscriptions and to receive pay
ments upon the calls made upon such
subscriptions of stock, and to hold the
same subject to the order of the Board
of Finance of the Centennial Commas
sion:
The Peoples Bank of Knoxville, the
First National Bank of Chattanooga,
the First National Bank of Nashville,
the Giles National Bank of Pulaski, ID.
N. Kennedy, banker of Clarksvllle,, the
Shelbyville Savings Bank, the Bank OF
Madison, Jackson; the First National
Bank of Memphis, the Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Memphis.
After other business, the meeting ad-
iourned until the Sth Of January next,
when addresses to the Legislatures and
people will be presented aud Other work
of Importance considered. The follow
ing are the corporators of the Board OF
Finance for Tennessee
Governor John c. Brown, Colonel W.
Fl. Stephens, Colonel John Netherland,
S. B. Shankland, Hon. ID. A. Mum, NJ,
V. Nash, NJ. S. Temple, Colonel w. G,
KYLE, j. r. Ludlow, General James M.
Meek, James Sewer, Hon. M. L. Nc
Connell, Colonel James B, Lamb, John |
W Burton, Colonel John w. Head,
Robert Cantrell, A. M Looney, Thomas
d. N. Kennedy, Judge James
D. Porter, Judge G. B. Black, F. B.
Ragland, Colonel N. D. l.. Stewart, Isaac |
u. Steele.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
BoId ana brutal Robbery

Special to the Union and Americana
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, November Is.
Sunday evening at three oelock a man
went to the residence of Mrs. +. d.
Estes and knocked at the door No one
else being present, she opened it, The
man pushed her back, drew bowie
knife, aud putting il against her breast
said, Give me what money is here or
/ viii cut your id heart OUT She re-
piled that she had no money. He then
said, None Of your id lies or / will
cut your heart out. She begged him
not to kill her, and gave up what money
she had, about sixty dollars. He then
knocked her across the room and kicked
her. She is severely, but Aot seriously,
bruised in the side.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, November @.-It has been
teleEraphed from this point that Senator
Trombull will resign his seat in the Senate,
Persons in the confidence Of the Senator say
there is no truth in the statement. but Mr..
Trumbull will probably resign the chairman-
ship of the Judiciary committee. so as not TO
give the Senate ring chance to remove him.
Private adviees from Nevada state that Nye
will be defeated for reelection to the Senate.
Jones, who is opposed to railroad monopoly,
is regarded as certain Of election to the SEN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

The horse epidemic is here, and no
mistake. We predicted its early APP
pearance some days ago and have rea-
son to believe that our timely warning
caused the owners Of horses TO take all
possible precautions Whether the dis
ease will assume as virulent a type as in
Northern cities may depend upon the
climate and the weather. If it becomes
general the public will be put to many
serious Inconvenience, and business will
be greatly retarded. AT this particular
season, when money is tight aud busi-
ness not what was expected, and cotton
so low, the epizootic is most unwelcome
ghost of a visitor 1t will affect all man
ner of business, from the moving Of
heavy freights down to the delivery Of
the smallest packages. Should all the
horses be taken down or withdrawn from
service, as in Louisville, those who hap.
pen to be out of coal would suffer, the fire
department would be crippled, and every
body compelled to walk. 1t is already
evident that people are preparing for the
worst that may come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
LATEST ITELEGRAMS.
LHERIcAE PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA .. ?. = a.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
specials 20 tins Ledger.
LOUISVILLE.
MysteriOusD isappearanceo off We'll
Known Cftizen-A Boy Accident
ally shoots himself.

MysteriO MS Disappearance oInMen
Known Cftizen-A Boy Accident
ally shoots himself.
LouIsvTlLE, November 20.-Mr. George N.
Peay, n welI-knewn citizen Of this place, has
lately disappeared from New York, where he
went on business for others. The transaction
of the business in New York required sum of
money, and draft for s470o was sent him.
which he must have received week ago yes
terday. The parties who sent it. not hearing
anything, telegraphed TO the First National
Bank OF New York few days after. The
draft had not been heard Of there. On Satur-
day the First National Bank telegraphed that
the draft had been presented, and they awaited
instructions before paying it and were told
not to pay 1t, as foul play was suspected. But
il seems the draft had already been paid to
Mr.. Peay. or to some other parties. By the
NASSAU Bank. J. Speed Peay and Attorney
General Joseph started to New York last Fri
day to investigate the affair, and yesterday
telegraphed for Detective Bligh 70 come on.
It is believed here that Mr.. Peay has been
murdered and robbed and his body made away
with.
John L. Sarzedas, a lad aged sixteen years.
in attempting to kill dog on the street yes
terday afternoon about six o'clock, struck at
the dog with the butt Of the gun. The lock
coming in contact with the side of house the
gun was discharged. the entire load entering
the breast Of young Sarzadas, who exclaimed
to one Of his comrades. "0h! Billy. I'm
shot" and ran toward home, but fell before
going over twenty yards, and died imme-
diately
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Half the press Of the country is rejoic-
ing over a good omen, as it is taken,
that occurred the other day at Washing
ton, when Grant hesitated about appoint.
ing the man recommended for postmas-
ter of Philadelphia by Cameron and
Hartranft. The President merely re-
piled to the speech made by the Mayor
of Philadelphia that he didn't well see
how he could comply with their request
under the civil service rules which he
had some time before resolved to enforce.
The other man, already deputy in the
office, was competent, and, he thought,
entitled to the position. The delegation
then flied out and went to Wizards
Hotel-the older ones to hold their peace,
the younger ones to curse Grant for his
oLstinacy. If this occurrence affords
any comfort to the minds of patriotic
journalists, they are easy TO satisfy.
Grant has a way of his own and is hard
to turn. This is not the first time ne
has treated with GOODNESS a crowd of his
most ardent admirers in search of little
patronage If he meant to carry out the
rules Of civil service reform, this
was an appropriate beginning; but
before shouting hallelujah, we pro-
pose to wait and see what next.
Grant is complete master of the situa-
ton, and can defy the rings and politi-
clans that flock about Washington if he
will A strict enforcement Of the civil
service rules, behind which he has seemed
to take position, would work out a re-
form at once grand in moral effect and
terrible to the army of otiice-seekers
whose highest claims are based upon a
cringing fidelity to the party in power.
If applicants are hereafter subjected to
examination, and only the best qualified
men appointed, one primary cause of
corruption and inefiiciency will be re-
moved The President has opportunity
now to make his administration both
beneficial and popular, and if he cuts
loose from such as Cameron it will be
better for the country We would have
far more to expect from Grant than bis
bsmb-proof advisers, and when his mes
sage to Congress comes forth we may
begin to judge of his future course,
whether It'll to be repetition of the last
four years or an improvement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20
Rich Specimens of Gold Quartz
from Eest Tennessee.

We have several pieces Of gold quartz
that were found in Monroe county, Coke
Creek, East Tennessee, by Mr.. James
Johnston, of Madisonville. He has
spent a great many years in developing
the mineral resources Of East Tennes-
see, and has made a large tunnel into
one of the mountains, and now his la
bors are about to be rewarded by the
finding of this rich mine. The speci-
mems we have are heavily impregnated
with pure gold, and large aecks Of ii are
visible on each plane of the quartz. Nr.
Johnston will win the gratitude Of the
State if he successfully develops this
promised source OF new wealth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

The Tennessee Press Association will
hold its semi.annual meeting November
2lst. at the Stanton House, Chattanooga.
Mrs. L. Virginia French will read a
poem after the business is transacted.
Such members Of the Association as can
spare the time and money will make an
excursian from Chattanooga to Birming-
ham, Ala, then to Montgomery, Mobile,
New Orleans, Memphis St. Louis, 0ma-
ha, Chicago, Washington, aud back to
Chattanooga.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-20

.YANCEY-This "wednesday morning at )
o'clock, Miss SARAH lAScEY.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon, from the Sec
ond Presbyterian church. at o'clock.
RINGWALD-At his residence near Raleigh
road, this "Wednesday morning, November
aged IS years.
Due notice will be given Of his funeral.