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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
sf hhE Vol. "A, NO. 80.
Alexander II Stevens.

Mr.. Alexander Ii. Stephens takes
very hopeful view of tie po,
litioal affairs Of the country. In a
recent speech at Atlanta, he declared
that, notwithstanding the troubles
that existed 10 some of the Southel d
States, he signs Of the times bore a
less ominous aspect TO his vision
than they had before for the last fif
teen years. He said that his mind
bad been greatly relieved to find that
Gen Grant had not assumed any il
legal or unconstitutional power in the
internal affairs of Louisiana. "If
Gen. Grant" said be, "shall never do
anything worse than to see it that
the mandates and DEGREES of the
Federal Judiciary are properly exc,
cuted in any part of the country,
shall have no quarrel with him"
Mr.. Stephens does not approve of the
powers claimed under the Civil
Rights bill, but be nevertheless holds
that SO long as they remain as laws,
they should be respected and impIic-
itely ooeyed; be therefore counsels
the people of Louisiana to seek q
peaceful solution of their difficulties
through the instrumentalities Of the
ballot-box aud the Constitution IL
view of the well-known conservative
character of NJ. Stephens, bis opin,
ion will no doubt have much weight
with the Southern people, as they
ought also TO have with that class OF
unscrupulous journals at the North
hat are constantly asserting, in the
face of the truth, that Gen Grant
has unwarrantably interfered with
the Louisiana embroglio. These re-
peated Misrepresentation serve alike
to aggravate the troubles at the
South, and to mislead meny peorle
at the North. The truth is, the
worst enemies of the South to-day
are those Opposition papers of the
North that regard neither truth nor
reason in their partisan and unprin-
cipled warfare upon the Administra-
MtlWdukee Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
Bankrupt Law.

A CORE spondent OF the Milwau-
kee Sentinel gives the following SUBJ
stantial reasons for the repeal of the
bankrupt law
My objection TO the present law is
TO the amendment passed 10 July,
1870. to section SO, relating to invol-
untary bankruptcy. where the fraud
ulent stoppage or suspension of pay
ing commercial paper within four
teen days. was amended by striking
out the word fraNdalently, and so
reading that ANY person being a
banker, merchant trader, manufac.
turer or minor, who should stop or
suspend paym Of his commercial
paper for the space of fourteen days,
and not resumed, shall be deemed to
have committed an act of bankruptcy
etc, etc and so adjudged on the pc
tition of one or more of his credi-
TORE"
Now this amendment | believe to
be entirely hostile TO the true spirit
and intent of the bankrupt act, and
is simply being used as summary
process for the collection of debts,
and which in the hands of some re-
lentless and exacting creditors can
be used to work great hardship and
distress, and not materially benefit
ing themselves.
think the law is arbitrary aud
oppressive, % it takes into account
90 circumstances, conditions, inten-
tions, or assets of the debtor, but
pay up, or go into bankruptcy; and
we know that some of the best bust
ness men of our state and other
states, who have worked up from
small beginnings and small means,
and who have struggled manfully
and finally succeeded, would have
been crushed out and ruined if such
an unwise statute had existed and
been enforced against them at some
time in their business operations
fake the last three months. for in
stance, the epiZootic raging through
the county, and then followed by the
most severe storms ever known to
tha "oldesti 10 habitant," and the con.
sequent difficulty of making col &C.
tions, and the banks all complaining
Of the greatest stringency and not
willing 10 discount dollar, and then
we can realize the practical working
Of this law, where creditors are dis
posed to take advantage of it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
The New Postal Law.


The following is the text of the
new postal bill as it passed thu
House:
Be ii enacted, etc, That on and af'
or the first day of July next, on al
mail matter wholly or partly il
writing, except book. magazine ano
newspaper manuscripts, and correct
ed proofs passing between authors
and publishers, and excepting, also
correspondence on postal cards OF
all printed matter which is so mark
ed as to convey by any other or for
ther' information than is conveyed
by the original print, except the cor
rection of mere typographical errors
on all matter which is sent in viola
tion Of law or the regulations of the
Department respecting enclosures,
on Il matter to which no specific
rato OF postage is assigned. postage
shall be charged at the rate of two
GEMS for each half ounce or fraction
thereof; ana this shall include all let
tiers commonly known as death or
local letters delivered through the
post-offiee or their carriers, aud mag
azine aud manuscripts are hereby de.
ciarod 20 belong TO the third class of
msilAble mater.
SEC. 2. That from and after the
first day of January next, under
such regulations and in such manner
as the Postmaster General shall pre-
scribe, the postage provided by law
TO be paid upon printed matter or
mailable matter of the second class,
shall in all cases be prepaid and col
lected at the Offices respectively
where such matter shall be mailed,
and the postage on daily newspa-
pers, not exceeding four ounces for
each copy in weight, shall be charg-
ed at the rate of fifteen cents per
quarter proUided. that weekly news
papers within the respective coun.
ties where the same are printed and
published, and none other, may pass
through be mails free of postage, az
provided in the eighth clause of sec.
ton 1874 Of the act to revise, oonsoIi-
da.e and amend the statutes relating
TO the Postoffice Department.
SEC 3 That any person who shall
take any letter or postal card out of
the postolfice or branch postofilce,
or from letter or mail carrier. or
which has been IN any p sioffice or
branch postoffice, or in the custod,
Of ny letter or mall carrier, before
il shall have been delivered to the
person TO whom it was directed
with the design to abstract cores
pondence or pry into the business or
secrets of another, or shall secrete,
emhe zze or destroy the same, shall,
on conviction thereof, forfeit and
pay penalty not exceeding $500, or
be imprisoned at hard lab~r not ex-
ceedlsg one year, or both, at the dis
erection of the court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

RATHER CHEEKY -Oakes Ames
was Informed on Tuesday--so the
dispatches say--of the general i'm
preston prevailing in Washington
that bis name would be presented to
the House by the Committee for ez-
pulsion. He replied in quiet tone
that if they expelled him, "they
would expel the honesLest man in
Congress. and be should see which
side Congressman were on. honesty or
dishonesty There is general belief
there that the com mittee, whatever
else they may do, have already de-
cided to recommend the expulsion CT
Brooks and Ames.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
Plum, Phact and Phancy.

A Louisville ear is worth $40;
at any rate that is the amount de-
manded by a justice of man who
had bitten one off.
An irritable man who was disap-
pointed in his boots threatened to eat
up his shoemaker, but compromised
by drinking a cobbler.
A Maine girl whose lover had
lost limb, replied to her compan-
ions banter, Il wouldn't have man
with two legs-they're so common"
st. Louis is rather proud of
young man who stole the Bibles from
three churches and sold them to get
Christmas bonnet for bis poor old
mother.
An lrishman, just landed, was
asked what party he belonged to
"Party, is it ?" be said II suppose
you've got Governments Thin I'm
agin it,"
A modest editor, to whom was
sent a song entitled What shall my
love wear 2" wrote q kind but deci,
sive article advising her to wear
clothes
"A Georgia negro was cverpaid
800 on q check by bank. and be
returned il The local paper says
this is another evidence that the
race can never be civilized.
An exchang says that faithful
brother in one Of our churches, pray
ed on Sunday fer the absent mem
bers VINO were Frustrated on beds of
sickness and chairs of wellness.
A Boston lady died the other
day at the age of liz leaving a boy
of so to mourn her loss The youth
will be taken to an orphan asylum or
be adopted by some kind family,
u don't care much about the
bugs" said Warmley to the head of
a genteel boarding house, "but the
fact is, madam, | haven't got the
blood to spare;you see that yourself"
--"You see that Thurlow Weed has
given up smoking, my son" remark
ed gentleman to his soH. We'll, |
mean to do the same when reach
his age" replied hopeful. The boy
had read the papers.
"A negro in Coffee county, Ca,
who bet two dollars and seventy-fve
cents tha: he could ride roam mule
with pine burr under the saddle,
lost the money. He was followed to
the tomb by large and enthusiastic
audience.
"A little boy was sent to store
for some eggs before reaching home
be dropped them. In answer to hia
mother, who asked, did you break
any ? he replied. with very sober
face, mo, / diden't break any, but
the shells come off from some of
them"
A Philadelphia Baptist, who
combines business aud devotion in
an eminent degree. has invented a
pair OF water proof "baptismal ants, -
which cover up the body admirably
and rob immersion of half it's terrors.
1t is said that Mr.. Gould visited
celebrated medium and called up
the spirit of James Fisk, when the
following dialogue ensued: G.-"I
say, Fisk. where are you ?" FL
am In hell" G-"What are you
doing there ?" F.-"T have got tbs
fires most all out, and have got ap 6
corner on birthstone.
--Remember that a raw egg viii
clear your throat of fish bones. Put
i, one In little hot wine, add some
. sugar, and the fish bones will sliI
) down ali the easier. P S --You Cal
take the egg wine and sugar, any
/ how. They're good as a preventive
and you don't know what momen
! you may get fish boLe in you
! throat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
A Whi.key Tragedy at Ferryville.
From the Crawford Comfy Press.


One of those oft-repeated TRACE
dies growing out Of 100 free use of
whiskey, took place at Ferryville, in
his county, last Thursday, the sixth
inst An old man named Michael
Conway, and young man named
VIM. o. Haren, had been drinking to
excess in saloon, and in the course
of their spree got into fight. They
were parted, and Conway went out
of doors, when O'Haren followed
him, took a stake from his sled and
struck him two blows on the head,
breaking his skull and killing him
instantly. O'HAren gave himself
mp, as soon as he got sober, to Jn--
tice James, but on account Of the
excitement at that place, it was
thought best to bring him TO this
city for his examination He was
placed in jail here on Friday, and
upon being examined before Justice
Y ee, on Monday. was bound over
for trial. On Tuesday Judge Brun-
son admitted him to bail in 81 900,
which at this writing be has not OBJ
tanned.
o Haren, who committed this
deed in o drunken frenzy, is hard
working young farmer of Freeman.
whose only fault seems to have been
a TOO frequent use of liquor. The
murdered man seems to b We been a
very quarrelsome old man, when un-
der the Influence of liquor. which he
INDUCED in but too frequently. He
leaves wife and married daughter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
rA. The combined Calnlorns nl

ga. The combined Catalogue of
Seeds and Plants for 1873 of Peter
Henderson Il Co, 80 Cortland ST..
New York, is just received-num-
bers 175 pages; is beautifully illus
trated, and in addition, contains a
colored plate of the new Fountain
Plant" and also a handsome litho-
graph of group of new Fuchsias
These catalogues are mailed TO all
applicsn by Peter Henderson &
Co on receipt of % cents To their
cust' mers OF last year tt ey are sent
without charge ard to all purchase
ers OF their books, "Gardeoing for
Profit" and Practical Horticulture"
(price 81 so each, prepaid by MtiD,
they also send them annually, free
of charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
@The des,inY of sovereign

EE The destiay of sovereigns
who have ruled France has been a
strange one. 1t is stated that. with
the exception of Louis XVIII, not
one of the French monarchs ha@ died
at be Tuileries. Louis XVI. was
guillotined at La Place de la Revalu
ton; Napoleon |. died in exile at ST
Helena; Napoleon H., in exile at
RrichstadL; Charles X in exile at
HoIyroon; Louis Philippe in exile
at Clsremontj Napoleon LII in ez.
lie at Chiselburst. The brief gli ries
of French royalty make little COM
prnsation for the inevitable destiny,
which DEGREES Punishment from
France 10 almost every case, and
death in foreign land. os
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
1HNIH7N u . u HIT Y D NLHEE =
HUMPHREY g. CLARK,

b a NJ X z RS.
BLOOMINGTON. WISCONSIN
DUY AND SELL GOLD AND GOVERNMENT
ID Bonds and Eastern Exchange Prompt atteu-
ton given 70 collections at all points and the pay
mont Of taxes Deposits received and loans negotia-
ted Advances made upon approved securities. Ia
terest allowed on special deposits at best current
ates $3.50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
nrHoD 7 p wilson Of In,

Hon. J F. Wilson, of Iowa,
has been proved gulltIess of the &c.
900 check laid at his door by the
testimony of Spence. Testimony
taken in Philadelphia sao WIS that il
was paid to Tom" Scott and depos-
tied by him 20 his own credit in the
Girard Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
British Hollow Union Hotel.

VOUN r. STEVENS o. British Hollow. having now
- purchased hxrd sud newly furnished the above
hHtui. b. now prepared 90 accommodate guests with
ae furnish a rooms good aired beds and tab e we'll
provided which cannot be surpassed. Ladies' and gen
elem, VIII meet with eve.y accommodation aud at
tentiD1. combined with moderate charges Good
sUHi.t attached, and attentive hostlers alSays at
hand Tho pot3si ,ud Lancaster stage daily 90 meet
truuaat Spcth's Ferry for an parts
JOHN r STEVENS Proprietor.
ButI.h follow, Oct -, 1917 2ltf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

sA-According to the Tribune, the
escape of Tweed is the legitimate re-
suit of bargain made last summer,
and it charges that New York has
overthrow one ring only to be made
the slave of another.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
LANCASTER HOUSE.

III Woo4houseJ bloomington, Wis. Every atten
tou rud guasts Rooms in good order and stahling
attached. $3.50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
r~Says a Washington lette

r%Says a Washington letter
There is not a vestige of the former
man left in Chief Justice Chase. His
intimate friends do not recognize
him From the handsome, smooth.
faced, portly man, be has become q
tall. heavy, thin man with a yellow
beard his mind is clear but his voice
is weak and the thin lips culver
from paralysis He goes about, the
ghost Of bis former self"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

sa-The New Jersey Legislature
is perfectly flooded with reilroad
schemes. GENEROUSLY demanding i'm
mediate action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
CARRIER HOUSE,

nv CARRIER proprietor Boscobel, Wis. Measpro.
vIded before car Time and patrons assisted with
uAgstge. Prumptncss and no delays at the Carrier
lI.lsn- NtALIInE AttArhnd-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

EG-The Presidents message on
Utah affairs is considered q severe
blow to the hopes of the polyga.
mists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

T. 10 PHELPS, proprietor. Lancaster, Wis Uaviha
furnished the new three story brick hotel the
pi hotel corner am prepared 70 accommodate guest'
reasonably. Rooms we'll furnished and table we'll
provided Ample stable accommodations, 1890
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

LISuERNESs lsuccessor 70 !. HYDE, pro-
u. ptotor. lancaster WIS This house has been
&c. furnished throughout pains spared for the ac-
,l4i uudttiau 81 guests TtLlew oil provided StabinR
attacked aud attentive hostisrs. 1922
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
AUGMENTATION H0TEL-

- g. LOOMS, proprietor The travelling public
-. viii take notice that am prepared 20 accom-
mediate them With board ana lodging attentive host.
et ana good stabAug. l7u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
sMALLEY HOUSE,
PHELPS HOIsE.

T1nN sNALLGY, Proprietor, Museoda, wis -
y Netr tAe Depot Express Ofaee and Livery stable
attached Meals atal hours. 2223
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
ABSTRACT OFFICE
FOR GRANT COUNTY,
0-gpu BOGK LANCASTER
$50 once 10 bank Rurdns. up stairs


~ ENERAL COLLECTING AGENT aud CONVEY
TT anrrr Bloomington Viz Tites invest gated "a
rraetij Collection promptly attended 90. Refer
-..as Z. % shsn Desired 22-30
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
larThe Rennhllean nartp can \

ia-The Repu bliean party can not
aft I'd TO do as its opponents have
done, lift would perpetuate its rule,
Repuslicanism means reform. II
means advancement morally and pn
litically; and. if some who should
have been faithful have fallen by The
wayside, the party must march or
without them 1t is to be hoped
there will be wisdom and courage
enough TO do Naturalization Rep.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
A. DAVIS.


GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT AND CONVEY
" aucor Patch Grove. Wis Collections promptly
4-faia3 Oh References ldp-n whom desired, 36tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
PLATrEVlLLE HOTEL,
KEY CIrY HOUsE,

ID O D. sTREErER corner OF Mineraland Second
ID streets, Piatteylle, Wis Good stabling and A.
tenuve hostlers, sample rooms attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
Mt II lPE. HOTEL,

w PINE pronr.tor, corner 81 Main and Third
W streets, DUBUQUE, IOWA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

E% The income OF the Oneida
Community for two years foots up
$4,000 over expenses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

1 rrORNgY and COUNSELLOR at Law and Notary
\ Public, Bloomington, Wis Al legal business
promptly attended to Collections made and loans
negotiated. Zi-oD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

NOTARY PUBLIC, Claim Agent. and Agent foF sew
y oral 70 tho best Life and Fire Insurance Com
flniesin the country. Also Licensed Auctoneer. Al
.gslHes. entrusted 10 him viii be promptly attended
a. ~ Ctsayite via 2l-lT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
CHANDLER HOUSE,"
Wingyillr, Grant County, Wis.

HAVING pure lasel the Hotel In This place former
II Is owued ~ John stevens have thoroughly
fuis .i and tccousiructed the entire premises and
an u0W my prepared with wellfurnished table
goo. clean and comfortable bed, warm and commo.
1i7us tt-hine careful. ohugiug and attentive hos
ur thnorfully provide Tor the comfort of tho tray
cling public.
My motta ls ITO pt1ae All, and secure the comfort
otmy Eucsp stop aud see me
y :. CHANDLER.
Noutlutt May 18th. 1872 62g
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

%vARDEN An DEttSoN,
rrDPNgY and COUNSELOR ~ Law. jamestown
\ wiz. viii prosecute claims and make ., So ,a6
ti1Hs promptly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
ausHMFII ii cLARK.

g1VVEYs aud COUSsELORs at Law. Lancaster,
Wis Will practice 10 AL State courts: Will buy
. -ei lands pay taxes obtain land pateHts, bonn
pensions and other claims against the Govt 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
ANUFfSSON.

ANIL 81 BEE BIC,
--.,,.rys and COUNsETORs At Law. and gem
\ III business agents. Platteviile, Wis 22-3g
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
NJ. nRApLEY CLARKE,

attorneys aud oOUSsELORs At Law. den'l Co
\ lection and Land Agts, Lancaster Wis 22-30
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25
VINE, q CSC, ., CARTER

ATTORNEYS AT LA W.
PLATTEyILLE. WIS,
p,se,.. IN IN the Courts Of Wisconsin once 9os'
Hodges McCarns baht' -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-02-25

"A lady in Fort Wayne has
cards out for her silver, crystal and
tin weddings. which occur on the
same day. Her first two husbands
divorced have received Invitations,
Blu perverseIy decline attending
Good results are already a wing
from the ranking privilege. the
Postmaster General has notified the
National House Of Representatives.
that the estimated amount needed
for his department may now be rec
duced by one million dollars and
such q reduction will probably be
made.
, 1873-10-17

Questions Asked Of nntl Replies n1nstc
by thc Railroad Com 1MigSi o rs.- U0l-
loUtOr 1nz.rrcr,n SMCceRnOr.

Questions Asked Of nntl Replies n1nsto
by tho 1sni1r0tM Com MisSi iOnprs- tUl-
loct0r 11sarrcr'a sllCceahOr.
Sptefaf NisBatth to Tho Chicago Tribunt.
BrH1Nur1E1D, ILL.,, Oct. 10.~~Tho Railrond and
Warehouse Commissioners lavo had under oo'l-
Ridcration complaints from various localitos in
the Slate to-1ny, and In tho cascB, below they
havo directed answor to DO returned: From
Troy, ILL.,, on tic line Of tho !. q. r. r. conn.,
plaint 10 mado tllat tho Company estimate Tho
weight Of lumber Blippol to tint point, and tho
estimates aro always largely above tho actual
woght. Tho query is, Ia this notion Of tho rail-
road company in accordance with tito 1aw2 Tho
Commissioners answer that lumber must 10
billed by actstal woiglt.
Tic second complaint comes from Rock Island
at,d vicinity mud tho quoYioa aro: Tirst, Has d
railroad tho right 10 discriminate In favor of
slnall shippers from tho same point? Answer,
No. socont1, are railroad companies Obliged to
put in switches for parties that liaVo coal nllnos
ioar tic track, for tho purpose Of transporting
coll pvor thoir road ? AnBlYor, Soc Soc. s, Ar
tico IS, Constitution, which Aays: All railrond
companies sllRll perlnit connections to DO made
with their track, 80 TINT my such coal-bank or
coal-yard may be rcachod by tho cara on aaid
road." Third, Are railroad companies obliged
to furnish cars for mining companies 40 tlat
tEoy nlay transport coAl oil tho llno OF tlic!r
roads Answer, They must furnish reasonable
facilities for such purposes.
Nr. Yaryuu, Rovonuo AGont, WHO haB hcen in
charge OF tho COLLECTORS o1lco horo suco Ear-
por's flight, Ia engaged to-lay making transfer
Of the ollico to- Col. Merriam, tho now Collector,
who has received notice OF tho approval Of hln
bona at Washington. Col: Merriam has 9p-
Office In addition to Aaj. rlnihau,, who ia to DO
First Assistant Deputy. Col. Merrinm will ta1io
full Charge Of tho of1ico next Monday,