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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
Unpleasant Rumors Concerning Col.
Jones,

The Madison correspondent of the
Milwaukee Ne,Cs closes his letter OF
the 18Th as follows:
AN UNPLEASANT SToRY.-I inquir.
ed of gentleman from MIueraI
Point what might be in the story Of
a scandalous character involving Col
David W. Jones, formerly Secretary
Of State He informs me that the
Colonel has disappeared from his old
home in Mineral Point that an ex.
animation of his affa irs show that he
is very deeply involved, pecuniariIy;
and that be has made free use of the
credit OF q business firm with which
he was connected, though whether
this involves any fraud or not, ia not
stated. Other scandals are afioat.
but how much truth they contain
my informant can not tell me. This
painful intelligence will create
shock in the minds of many old
friends of Davy Jones, who was an
early settler, man OF prominence in
the mines, and who held for two
terms the office ofSecretary OF State,
the duties of which he discharged
with signal ability, and which he
left with clean hands, and in a most
excellent condition. sincerely
hope that events will show that
things have not gone so badly with
him as is reported. His present
whereabouts are altogether un-
known. ACE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

The SOLDIERS Bounty BILL -
There is now pending in the legls!at-
ure memorial to Congress asking
Tor the passage of the soldiers's boun-
ty bill upon which we commented
upon few weeks ago and which has
passed the House, We trust that
the Legislature will promptly reject
this memorial. The bill is rather in
the interest Of spectators than the
soldiers and ought not to pass. Il
would dispose, IL 10 said, OF 800 600, .
600 o: acres, and in less than "a year
after the passage of the bill speculat-
ors would own nine-tenths Of il, and
that at very small benefit to the
soldiers. Already spectators are
smacking their lips in anticipation Of
the rich plum winch they trust is
about TO tall into their mouths.
If soldiers really wish to settle up
on farms they can, under the exist
ing homestead law, secure one withS
out cost so there is no need OF the
passage of the bull on that account.
If the design be TO bestow o bounty
upon the soldiers then it would be
better t. give them the money, and
about $50 each would be all they
would reallz' out Of the 100 acres of
land which it Is proposed to give
them provided they should sell soon
after locating the land. as the mojpr
ity of them would. Let legislators
take these things into consideration
-HtiWdukee Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
M. The latest and most uceessfu

un-The latest aud most uccessful
mode of contesting seat in the
Legislature has been discovered in
Arkansas. And when we come to
understand it. it is as unique in de-
sign as it is successful in execution.
A defeated candidate, who happens
to be magistrate, procures the ar
rest of successful competitor on
some trumped-up charge, secures
his conviction by perjured testlmo-
ny, and impriscns him while the
contest for the seat is made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

"WHAT IS LIFE? What is life but
little crib beside the bed little
face behind the spread little
frock behind the door little ,hoe
upon the floor q l;ttle lad with
dark brown hair little blue eyed
fac and fair 8 little lane that leads
to school little pencil, slate and
rule little family gathering round
q little turf.heaped, tear dewed
mound little more added TO the
soil little silver in his hair lit
Tie stool and easy chair; a little
night and earth-lit gloon and a
little eortege to the tomb"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
~Tbe woman of most Q

~ The woman of most general
interest in he world today is the
widow of the dead man of Chisel
hurst. All hearts are turned TO her,
and our sympathies give evidence of
that universal esteem which has sur
vived ftly complemented the charm
of her person and character. Above
the grave of her husband the war
fare of public opinion will 60 on
forever. but for the sorrowing Eug-
eDie the world feels only the ten
derest pity and the most profound
respect.-N. Y Commercial
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
TANCASTFR HOUSE.

LIsURRNEss tsuccessor to G }. HYDE, pro-
u. priet0r, lancaster, Wts. This house has been
ra+furniahad throughout. palms spared Tor the
rommodstion % guests Table we'll provided. stabing
attacked and attentive hostlers. 1922
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

THE DEAD LETTERS The careless
ness of not only the public generally,
but of the business men or their en-
ployes, is painfully illustrated by
the general postoffice returns. Last
year no less than 3 600 600 letters
went into the Deaf Letter Office
They are partly classified "a follows:
Letters with no county or State di-
rec'ions. So 0000; lacking stamps,
400 600; without any address what
ever, 5000. The SIM Of S29, 900 in
cash, and over SO 900 900 in drafts
and checks. were found in these let
ters Ga an average, every letter
misdirected. or which goes to the
Dead Letter Office, contains one dol
lar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

DAMAGES Mrs. John Lay has re-
covered 81 200 under the new Tenn
perancs act from Peter Oberk amp,
saloon-keeper at Lincoln, ILL.,, for
selling liquor to her husband who be
came intoxicated, fell and broke his
neck,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
British Hollow Union Hotel.

VOHN n STEVENS. o. B,Itsh Hollow having "
~ purchased q xed sud newly furnished the above
hotel. is nov prepared 70 accommodate guests with
Wr furnished rooms, good aired beds aud tab . well
provided, which cannot be surpassed Ladies' and gen
tirmen viii meet With eveiy accommodation and az.
tentiou, combined with moderate charges Good
stahIing attach "a and attentive hoatcrs alSayB At
hand The Potoel and Lancaster stage daily 90 meet
trains nt Spech'b Ferry for al parts
JOHN X STEVENS Proprietor.
British Hollow Oct ~, 1872. 2lu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

s@-Cbsrles Sumner 10 the Senate
is an eagle mong vultures. Louis
vile Courier Journal About which
the Minneapolis Tribune launch es
nto verse:
An eagle mebby, now. he Is
A croakiu' from Southern crag
But he must not wipe int the phiz
OF our Sad head on the Gag
An eaglel One that never shared
The danger asks Us TO forgit
The deeds that fsilers dared
The fights that others 1T.
An eagle wsll-Tll hold my breath
A chap that cheersd Lookout Hill
Don't quite liks 20 be PICKED to death
With his 0bliteratioD Bill
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
MA highly esteemed excba

sA-A highly esteemed exchange,
The Daily Northeastern, advocates
very sIrenuously the calling of a
Constitutional Convention. Don't
do it. Ooce we break loose from our
present noorings and start out rud.
derless upon the unknown sea OF
modern political speculation, no one
knows whittier we shall drift. 1t is
not constitutions that we need, nor
more statutes, but al intimate ac-
quaintance strict construction, and
IA faithful execution of that we hare
Our present consultation is elastic
enough and provides for It's own de-
6cieneies. The subject of proper
representation, of which We think fa-
vorably, may we'll abide ten years
trial else here before becoming the
organic law.-Greea Bay Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
ILLIAM HUMPHREY. We. oLAEK
HUMPHREY B. CLARK,

BLOOMINGTON. WISCONSIN
DUT AND SELL GOLD AND GOVERNMENT
ID Bonds and Eastern Exchange Prompt atten-
ton given to collections at all points and the pay
mcnt OF taxes. Deposits received and loans negota
ted Advances made upon approved securities. In
terest allowed on special deposits at best current
ates $3.50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
CHANDLER HOUSE"
WingTille. Grant County. Wis.

TTAvtNG purchased the Hotel 10 this PLACES former
II IL owned by John stevens. have thoroughly
~ nished and reconstructed the entire promises and
am uow fully prepared with we j furnished table,
GOOD clean and comfortable beds warm and commo-
Gilua siabling careful ohlEing and attentive hos
or to cheerlully provide for the comfort Of tho tFav
cling uuhlic.
My motto Ia 'to please all and SECURE the comfort
81 ny guests Stop snd see me
Woutfort. May 2Sth 1879 52J
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
What Will England Do for Wheat !?

1t is possible that Great Britain
will next year require, sn addition TO
the produce of her own soil 100 900
bushels of wheat. This condition Of
affairs mas glVeu rise TO an agitation
of laws which prevent considers BILE
of the land from b, ing cultivated. 1t
is alleged that several millions of
acres of the very best lanes in the
realm are devoted to ornamental
parks FIR the aristocracy, aud still
more millions of acres are reserved
for hunting purposes. La this way
the means of production are circum :.
scribed and the dependency of the
population on foreign sources of sup
ply increased. The indications are
that an attempt will be made TO mod
ify the land and game laws, and Par
lament has got TO m, ct the question
under the influence of great press
ure. England unlike the United
States can not afford to maintain
millions of acres of land for ornament
al purposes.in view OF the uncertain
ty of it's harvest
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
DODGEvILLE NURSERIES.

ELLWOOD BROS Proprtetors
am agrnt for the above named Nurseries and am
prepared TO furnish Fruit and Ornamental Trees 10
any wishing 20 purchase for spring delivery
intend TO canvass the Western pat Of Grant County
the coming winter. The Bllwood Bros. having had
the experience II over 20 years in Iowa Count y, Wis
where their Nurseries located deal in the hardi
est varieties All trees warranted 70 be true TO nance
JAMES A. DAVIS.
Patch Grove Nov 4th, 1879. 23m3*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

II H. Lonmis proprietor The travelling public
". will taxa notice that am prepared 20 accom-
modse thsm with board and lodging, attentive host
W and good stabling. l7u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
cARRIER HOUsE,

IN CARRIER. proprietor, Boscobel wiz Mealspro
L. vlded before time and patrons assisted with
baggage. PromT ness, aud no delays 40 the Carrier
louise. Stabiing attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

NOTARY PUBLIC Claim Ageat. and Agent for sew
~ erAl ~ the best L'e aud Fire Insurance Com
pauies thu country. Nlso Licensed Auctioneer. All
business entrusted 10 him will be promptly attended
10. Al Cassville Wis 2i-iT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
PLATTEvILLE HOTEL,
KEY CITY HOUSE,

by STRRETER corner of Mineral aud Second
ID streets. P'stteville, Wis. Good stabliag and at
tontivs hostlere Sample rooms attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
BLOOMINGTON HOTEL,
eMAILEV HOUSE,

Mark UADLEl, proprietor. tauccesaor 70 Sine
vi wnodhouse.) Bloomington, via Every atten
tou said to guests Rooms "a good order and stahins
attached. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
BLOOMINGTON NURSERY

(Grdnt County, WtS
ELTON 4 BALLANTINE BROS, Proprietors. have
~ hand 100 90 Apple Trees Of all le' ding hardy
rieties also Miner Pums May Cherries Grapes and
other small fruits, al in fine order. Call and exam
ine stock seore buying elsewhere. l6u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
.IIcs4W RIIOOI,A

n ENERAl COLLECTING AGENT and CONVEY
VI ANGER Bloomington Wis. Titlosinyestigated md
perfected Collection promptly attended TO. Refer
snces given wheu desired 1890
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
M. RRADLMY CLARKE.

4 rTORNEY and COUNSELLOR az Law and Notary
n Public, Bloomington Wis All legal business
promptly attended TO. Collections made and loans
aegotlatod. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
DIR. C. F. FALLEY,

PHYSICIAN and sURGE 0N aud Pension EIamnns
J surgeon, Laucsster wis Otace over Meyer
fere gn-2I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
PmELPs HOUSE.

yauN =. SMALLEY. Proprietor, Muscoin, Wis -
- Near tho Depot Express O6oe, aud Livery stab,
attached Meals stall hours, 1883
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

AnHaai advertisements payable quarterly. same
re- set auartery without eItra charge.
Advertisements act 70 double colnmn rs per eeut
extra
aasins.s cards, BliBosorisss t5per annum. Each
extra line a..
Estr.y notices. ifone animal Il described. $3.50 for
1 wseks E.ch sidihonaI animal described Ia same
notice 50 cents.
Legal notices charged At the Legal rates.
s,setl notices and BUSINESS notices in news type.
10 esats per line ecoh insertian.
Religious notices Marriages and Deaths inAertef
IRE. But 10 esnts per lioe charged for Obituary no
tloss and Obituary Poetry "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
MT. HOPE HOTEL,

III " PINE proprstor corner q Main and Thir
w. streets DUBUQUE, IOWA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
ADvRRrIs1Na SCALE:

zone lnoA Space makes square; inches = col
ann. l2tuenes x aad % inches one column
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

II PHELPS. proprietor, Lancaster, Wis Having
II furnished the three story brick hotel on the
ali hotel corner anu prepared 70 accommodate guests
reAaonably Ro0Ws well furnished and table we'll
provided Ample stable accommodations. $3.50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

BELL ~ BFFBF,
ATTORNEYS and coUNsETORs At Law. aud gen
n eral husiuess agents, Plstteville, Wis 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

UN, T. a. Cd a n n 70,
DHYS1OTAN and SuRGEON. Lancaster, Grant Co
1 VIE. Nay he found st his residence 200 yards
vest ofJones prnE store. $3.50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28
nR. A. y. BARBER.

DHYsTCIAN aud SURGEON Lancaster. Wisconsin
once at his residence, opposite Hon Allen bar
Nars % 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-01-28

BUSHNELL g. CT

4 Tr0RNEYs and C0UNsELORs At Law Lancaster
n Wis Will practice IN all State coHrts; Will buy
a 40 sell lands pay taxes obtain land pateRts. bonn.
ties pensions AID other claims against the Govt % 80
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

Various movements are on foot
in the General Assembly affecting
the location of the sea: of Govern
ment Of The State. A Lill has been
introduced to sell the present Capt.
toll building in Atlanta and build a
new one better adapted to the pub
lie uses and for the Legislature to
meet in Milledgeville until this is ac-
complished. Another bill calls for
State Convention in which, it is
thought, the Capitol question will
figure most prominently. Still other
movements looking more directly to
removal back to Milledgeville en-
gage the attention of the General
Assembly and the popular mind.
There are many local benefits to
Atlanta and the country Immediately
adjacent which will incline the in
habiting population to prefer the
present location, just as the people
of the locality of Milledgeville would
prefer the location there. But the
people of the State, it is hoped, will
decide tho issue from very differ
ent stand point and contemplate
nothing in its settlement but the
public good.
When considered alone with re-
gard to consulting only con-
venieucc--economy, freedom from
rings and lobby influence upon leg
islation, it is more than probable
that the Atlantese themselves would
concede the point to Millcdgevillc.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
GROWING SEVERITY OF WINTER
I'M ALABAMA. -

That the rigor Of the winters in
Alabama has increased is fact that
is attested by the experience of all
the early settlers now on the stage
of fife. In the early settlement Of
the State, corn was always planted
in February, and cotton was planted
in March, without any apprehension
of either being nipped by the frost.
Not only was the rigor of the winter
less than it is now, but late frosts
were unknown. In l849 there was
killing frost during the month OF
May; in 1852 there was a severe
freeze, killing all the vegetation, on
the 18th OF March; in 1851 there
was frost so late as the 18th #
| April. and in 1857 heavy sno ="
fell on April II. In February,
1852, the ground was hard frozen
for over a week; in January, 1885,
the cold was also protracted and in
tence. Shows have become much
hevier, as we'll as more frequent, pi
late years.-Letter to Mobile Reg
lister.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31

The heaviest corn crop ever grown
in the United States was that of last
year, which the Agricultural Re
port states at thez huge total of 5.
| i0O,Q9O, 600 bushels. Not only d
tbs the largest crop, but it is said
10 be corn of better quality and OF
greater intrinsic value thanAnsual. =
Iowa was the banner corr growing
State, her average being nearly
forty one bushels an acre. Unior-
tunately for some of those who would
like to have the Iowa corn, it takes
the price of four bushels of said corn
to get one bushel to the Atlantic
markets. This is one of the reasoI
why some people are demanding
cheaper transportation between the
West and the East.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
THE coLoRED IMMIGRATION

What is the matter with the North
Carelina negroes I Almost every
paper from that State that we meet
with gives accounts of the negroes
leaving by scores for the more
southern States. Indeed, in some
counties it is stated that farmers
will be seriously embarrassed to get
labor for their farms, hands being
scarce, and charging excessive
wages. This immigration of ne
groes South, we suppose, is in en-
tire accordance with natural laws,
and eventually the great body OF
them will gradually find their way TO
the Cult States. There they will
abide until the white wave rolls
down upon them, when they will re-
cede further South to the West In
dies, and Mexico, and finally to the
valley of the Amazon, which 1t may
be under Providence their destiny
to misunderstanding APpeat.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN
CANAL

We are indebted to Col. Frobel,
through Mr.. Price, NJ. c., tor copy
of his admirable memorial and able
argument to Congress in behalf OF
the construction of the Atlantic and
Great Western Canal. The memo
rial cites abundant precedent to re-
move all constitutional objections,
if any there are, and presents fully
the momentous interests involved.
The Government is only asked to
give its credit, fully Unidentified
against loss as the work progresses.
The appendix to this report we
may refer to hereafter. It gives
the estimated cost ($l7, ,000,) of
construction. 1t gives definitely the
shortening of the route of transpor-
tation from the West to Savannah
and Europe, and definitely the
cheapening of freights.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
rHr Iupans sA1AR1Es.

The bill to increase the salaries of
the Judges of the Circuit Courts Of
the State to $4,000 each was defeat
ed in the Senate on the 25ih. Pos
sibly this was owing to the fact that
the bill was pending to increase the
tax receipts by forcing in some way,
higher valuation of property by
the people. 1t did not appear con
sistent to complain of too little
money from the people and then TO
vote princely salaries to officials.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
HOUSE.

House called to order by Speaker Bacon.
Bills on first reading.
Mr.. DuI3ose To prohibit parties convicted OF
larceny from voting or holding office
Mr.. jenkins OF Putnam: To incorporate the
Bank OF Eatouton.
Mr. Trammel: To amend the act creating a
Board Of Commissioners for Paulding county.
Mr. Hurt. To provide for the taking of the
agricultural statistics in each county by tax re-
ceivers and collectors, and for the publication OF
such reports.
Mr.. Phillips To amend section 3S23 OF the
Code. Also, To make penal horse racing cock
fighting, and the use Of obscene, proiane and op
prsbious words.
Also, to amend the act Incorporating the At
antic a. Great Western Canal Company.
Also, to appropriate $50, 900 for the payment
ofprinting claims.
Mr.. Dell To amend the homestead law
Mr. Gleason To prescribe the costs Of JUS
tees Of the peace, Notaries Public and Consta-
bles.
Mr.. Shewmake offered resolution that after
the I'd Of Feb no new matter be received, ex-
cept bv two third vote.
Mr.. Battle, OF Thomas. moved to table tho res
olution, Lost, and resolution agreed to.
The Legislative proceeding Of The 2sih in
both Houses related mainly to local interests
and were wholly unintsresting to our readers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1873-01-31
APPOINTMENTS

Governor Smith sent in the fol-
lowing appointments to the Senate
which were confirmed (:
Hon. Herschel V. johnson Judge
OF the Middle Circuit.
Hon. G. d. Rice Judge of the
Western Circuit
Hen. A IL. Hansell Judge of the
Southern Circuit.
Emory Speer Solicitor General of
the Western Circuit.
P. b. Cabaniss Solicitor General
of Flint Circuit
Charles j. Harris Solicitor Gen.
eral Of Macon Circuit.
c. ]. Wellborn Solicitor General
Blue Ridge Circuit.