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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Severe Winter Snow Storm Out
West.

1t is singular fact that, while no
snow storm during the winter OBJ
structed the Union Pacific Railroad.
the terrific snow storm, which began
April ID b and continued to the 18th,
wa 50 fierce over 8 region. about 200
miles in width, as TO block up the
trains, lying in drifts Of from 10 TO
% feet in depth. and was so terrible
that men could not work, and the
drifts so immence that the trains
caught in them could not be rescued.
Trains bound West are laid up at
Schuyler, and those bound Il lst at
Planet Greek. Settlers in the region
of the storm are said to be suffering
for provisions.
1t is stated that one of the most SO.
we're snow and wind storms that ever
visited the region ofcountry occurred
at Iankton, Dakota, and vicinity, on
Monday, prostrating the telegraph
wires. Snow fell to the depth of
three feet, anu drifled in many places
over 10 feet in depth. There was
considerable suffering among the Sew
enth Cavalry, which was encamped
at that place State Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Railways Declared Highways - An
Important Decision.

According TO a recent deeisioa of
;5s Supreme Court Of the United
States, railways are declared public
highways. This a decision of the
greatest importance TO the people, as
i virtually settles the long disputed
question as TO the right Of states to
regulate and control railroads con
stFucted under their laws. The case
IN question was brought 10 our State
supreme Court q number Of years
Sgo by Olcolt against the county Of
Fon du Lac, TO recover $50 600 vot-
"a By the county in aid Of the She
boygAn & Fon du Lac railroad CON-
psny. The Supreme Court held th at
the law under which the debt was
contracted was unconstitutional and
decided in favor of the county. An
appeal was taken to the U. s. Dis
;sict Court, Judge Drummond pre-
siding, and the opinion was sustain-
ed. OlcOtt appealed to the Supreme
Court, and that Court reversed the
decision holding:
]. That 4 railroad is e highway which
may be regulated as TO management, tariff Of
rates &C, and therefore taxation in cid of its
construction il a legitimate exercise Of the
legislative power.
.. That the decision Of the Supreme Court
Of the state was not binding upon the alton.
al courts, for two reasons FIRST, that deeis--
son did not rest on any local law, nor involve
the construction o { any constitutional or stat
utoTy provision peculiar to the state and
sacond, tina, il was inconsistent with other de-
cisions Of the same court under which the or =
ders 10 suit were valid when issued conse-
quenty they could not be invalidated by the
decision IN Writings case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
AFFAIRS IN LOUISIANA.
THE TRUE STATEMENT.
Cowardly and Inhuman Mas
sacre of 65 Negroes.
The OLD DEMOCRATIC WAR
AGAINST THE BLACKS.

WASHINGTON, April 8-The fol-
lowing is received here to day:
10 Her. q. II. W:Ilicm., zitorrsy General;
NEW ORLEANS; April II, 1873.
Deputy Marshal De Klyne has returned
from Culfax. He arrived there the day after
the massacre. The details are horrible. The
Democratic whites Of Grant Parish attempted
TO oust the incumbent parish officers BY force,
and failed, the Sheriff protecting the officers
with a colored POSSE.
Several days afterwards recruits from other
parishes, 10 the number of 200, came TO The
assistance of the aesailants, when they de-
manded the surrender of the colored POSSE.
This was refused. An attack was then made,
aud the negroes were driven into the Court
House. The Court House was then fred,
and the negroes slaughtered as they left the
burning building. After resistance had ceas-
ed, % negroes, terribly mutilated, were found
dead near the ruins of the court house. Thlr-
~, known to have been taken prisoners, are
said TO have been shot after the surrender,
and thrown into the river. Two Of the as
sallants were wounded. The slaughter is
greater than in the riot of 1906 In this city.
J. r. BECKWITH, U. S Attorney.
Attorney General Williams has
received dispatch from U. s. Mar
shal Packard, dated New Orleans
the 18th inst. in which he says Dep.
uty Marshal DeKeyne has returned
fir, m Colfax. where be arr we'd on
the Tuesday following the collision
of Sunday last, and found the place
almost deserted except by women.
He buried the remains of sixty
colored men found on the field. He
also found twelve wounded, some
MORALLY The dispatch continues:
1T is reported that subsequent to
the burning of the court house, thirty.
five colored men, previously made
prisoner, were taken TO the river
bank by couples aud there shot and
thrown overheard. 1t is also report
ed that colorod men were shot 10
the adjacent woods, where their bod
les are still lying.
The colored men present oompos-
ed the posse which, under the direc-
tions of Sheriff Shaw, ite,appoint-
ed by Gov. Kellogg, had taken pos
session of the Court House and were
still holding it. Nash, formerly
Sheriff by appointment of Warmoth,
and superseded by Shaw, led the
whites. From creditable informa-
ton, there appeared to have been
no loss on the part of the colored
men until after their surrender,
when they were butchered without
mercy, even after the massacre in
the Court House, from which they
were elected by setting Ere to the
building. Sheriff Shaw is missing
and is supposed to have been killed
My deputy found it impossible to
make arrests without the presence
Of United States troops.
EARNED bodies Of whites are still
securing the country. The assail-
ants had in their possession q six
FOUNDER cannon, taken, or, some
suggest, loaned from the Red river
steamer, John T. Moore
Marshal Packard closes his dis
patch by saying. when the cream
stances Of this massacre are FL lily
known, il will be only found to be
unequalled |, that of Fort Pillow"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
state Geological Survey.

Under the law passed by the last
session Of the Legislature, providing
FOR q geological survey Of this State,
Governor Washburn has appointed
Dr. Increase A Lapham, OF Milwau-
kee, chief geologist. The selection is
the beet that could DO made. DR..
LaPham is @ gentleman OF we'll
known high character and ability as
scientist, and is Justly entitled to
che honor Of leading in this inport-
snt work. The sum of Sl3, 900 is ep-
p7opTiatsd, annually, to carry on the
survey. The rnost important pro-
visions OF the law are that
lss An examination Of the geological
structure Of the state, including the dip, num-
ASr, magnitude, order and relative position OF
IA various strata their richness in minerals,
ps.allic ores, clays, mineral waters, fsrsilliz.
rs, building stones, and other useful materi.
SIS, the valve Of such materials for economic
purposes, and their accessibility for mining
s5d manufacture.
2. Accurate chemical analysis and assays
Of the various ores, clays, peats, aarls. built
lng stones, etc. discovered by the state.
80. A careful Typographical survey Of the
lead region, for the purpose of sscertaining as
sa as possible, the amount OF denudation, and
he exact position OF the mining ground a.
each locality; also such other Typographical
surveys as shall be deemed necessary by the
corps, also careful bsrometrieal observations
On the relative elevation and depression Of va.
fious pa-ts of the state.
4th. An examination Of soils and subscils,
md observations upon the animal and Vegeta-
Die productions Of the state, with reference to
is agricultural interests.
The survey will commence 10 June
next, 10 Ashland county ,Isnd ia to be
completed in four years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
san Salvador Earthquake.

PANAMA, April 10
The Intelligence received by pre-
vious ma ls from the north 10 only
confirmed, and comes 20 o climax
with the entire destruction of the
capital ofSSn Salvador. and ruin OF
q population Of 10000 The irst
really violent shock occurred on the
9Th Of March at about 5 p. m, dos
troyinS many houses. The quaking
continued st intervals until the 18th,
when, ct 2 q. m, two light shocks.
s1ceeeded By 9 heavy enc destroyed
the entire city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

lake, some time this evening. | will
accompany this command on this
scout.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18-A late
dispatch tonight says eight Moiocs
are known to have been killed in the
fight yesterday. The cavalry and
Warm Spring allies, mounted and
furnished with three days rations,
have been sent 10 pursuit of The Mo-
docs in southeasternly course from
the lava beds, 1t is feared the band
will divide up and do great harm TO
settlers
The three days fight results: To-
tai loss, ten wounded and FIVE killed.
Both wings of the troops are in ex-
cellent spirits and anxious to pursue
the Modocs. A part of them occu-
py the lava bed now. We will pre-
vent any Modocs from returning.
Everything is working admirably
We hope to chronicle the death of
the last Modoc in week Too
much praise cannot be awarded the
officers aDd men.
YREKA, April 10
There is intense excitement in the
settlements near the Lava Beds aud
Tule Lake country.
The murder of Hovey by ten M
docs indicates the escape of some of
Jacks warriors. Messengers have
been sent 10 every direction to warn
the settlers.
Should the Modocs escape from
their stronghold aud join the Pitt
River or other larger tribes, Scofeld
will assume command personally.
The coalition of Jacks would give
him seven hundred warriors.
A citizen of Yreka, while driving
bis horse to help battery, was kill
ed, stripped aud scalped, and piece
of his stomach cut out, by the Mo-
dOcs. His body was recos cred and
buried by the troops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
THE LABOR QUESTION.
A General UphesvsI Announced for an EarIy

A General CphesVsl Announced for an EaFiy
BosToN, Mass April l3.-Tbe Bos-
ton Sunday Herald is informed by a
prominent member OF the Z nited Or
der of American Carpenters and
Joiners and Amalgamated Union
that the commotion in the organiza-
ton in New York is but the pre-
moDitory symptoms of a general up
heaval at an early date in all the
large cities Of the North, South, East
and West. The local branches of
the Order in all sections have been
holding large and enthusiastic secret
meetings, and a general plan of &c.
ton for the government of the ma
tiOnal organization issabout complet-
ed. The funds nov in the treasury
are large, and Sufficient to enable
the mem bers to hold out on strike
for at least six months, The asso-
citation is m re anxious TO secure the
eight-hour system To All an increase
of wages, but if strike is caused by
the non compliance of employers to
recognize the eight-hour plan, then
N increase of pay will be demanded
1t is stated that IN Boston and the
principal New England cities the
Order has large and influential
membership. The fraternity in all
sections, when everything is ready,
will rise simultaneously, The ma
chinists, blacksmiths, boler>na kers
and metal workers, it is also UNDER
stood, will commence to move soon,
in conjunction with the iron Nc ulders
Eight-hour League of New York, to
carry into effect The great object in
Neutrality-suspicious. work. The shoe-
makers are holding meetings and
devising plans for another struggle.
Their labor organization, knights
of ST. Crispin is not very strong, but
as a convention of the Order is to be
held in Cleveland, Ohio, next month.
and the principal subject then to be
discussed and acted upon is the
eight-hour law, the New England
journeymen shoemakers will take an
active part.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
- LII exc is oomlort for the Beu

49, Il ere is comfort for the Beur-
bon Democracy. Alexander II Ste
phsns has proclaimed that 1.-The Dem
'ocratic party must be preserved in
"its entire integrity--in its principles
"sud it's organization; and the trad,
dug politicians, claiming to be Dem
rocratic leaders, must go to the rear,
"as their generalship In the last
Presidential campaign proved most
'conclusively that they are neither
safe counseloTs nor leaders to be
trusted" That is decidedly rough
on those gentlemen who q year ago
entered into partnership. with the
Liberal Republicans. There is no
verp 6AttertrgP~espcee-ef- harmony
in .the-rtnks Of the position.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

EE The Milwaukee Ne,rs says a
female sharper visited that city on
Thursday last, and was successful in
planning off a raised draft on the
Marine Bank of that city for 5000.
She was, however, arrested before
she left the city, and on being taken
to the police station gave her name
as Mrs. Van Vliet. A search of hen
person revealed the fact that she has
been travelling under six other names,
aud is professional sharper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Furnishing the Apaches IN Arizona.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 49,
Arizona dates of April 4 say Major
Randall, of the Twenty-third Infant
ry, struck the Tonic Apaches on
the east fork of the Verde, and killed
forty one warriors and captured d
number of women and children.
There are propositions for the sur
render of large number of the
worst Araches in Arizona.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

New PACIFIC COMMANDER -
General Jefferson G. Davis, who
is appointed to the comm and
lately held by General Candy, is an
Indisnisn, born IN the year 1923
He was ore OF tho Fort Sumpter
SArrisOn when that fort was reduc.
cd by Be, ursgard, and held high
command throughout the War for
the suppression Of the Rebellion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
~. Brigham Young denies Ii

Be- Brigham Young denies that
be intends 10 permanently abandon
Utah. Settlements will be made 10
AraGona, but the Valley of the
Deseret will still be occupied by the
Saints 10 the meantime be invites
all good citizens TO come TO Utah,
where property is less taxed and bet
ter protected than elsewhere in the
United States"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

DDr The Whitewater Register mem
tions the name Of Hon. John Z. Pot
ter, A NJ. Thomson, and David At
wood in connection with the nomn-
alton for Lieut.. Governor on the
Republican ticket next fall. II says
that it has heard many Republicans
in that locality express themselves
as DESTROYS that Mr.. Potter should
again be brought into active politi-
cal life. and that if the nomination
should be rendered him he could be
prevailed upon to accept it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

offer the services of this celebrated horse the
ing from May until july 90 1873, f,r the i'm
provrment OT the morse FANNY. Black Warrior viii
be at Joseph Briscoes in southwest part Little
Grant Mondays Till O'Clock p. NJ; the rest OF the
time al the propiietor's stable, half mile east OF
Welsh's Mill, in Little Grant.
Black Warrior is jet black, over II hands high 1855
lbs In weight. and for beauty OF form. compaotness
strength limb aud muscle. IL unsurpas sed by any
horse in the country; he s good traveller has great
powers of endurance and Is gentle Kind in har-
eHs. lie sired by full blood-d French horse;
his dam was bay mare OF great purity OF blood and
marvellous speed supported from england.
TERMS ITO insure mare with foal So; season, 81
Single Service ST. Insurance money TO be paid when
the mare Is known o. be with foal, No resp usblt
for accidents, bat taken 10 prevent the same.
Little Grant, April 20, 1873.
47w2e EDWARD GARTHwAITE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
a6srThe Mineral Pnint -

s@-T The Mineral Point Tribune
states that the strongest hopes are
entertained by the most thoughtful
men of Iowa county, that twelve
month hence will see them rid of
railroad bond difficulties, and salts
factory arrangements made that will
tend to speedy obli,eration of all
claims against Iowa county
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
=. The PresIdent has fIIed ID

%. The President has filed the
vacancies in the Civil Service Com.
mission occAsioned By the resignation
of Geo Vim Curtis of New York,
add Joseph NsdilI of Chicago. by sp-
pointing Norman b. Eaton OF New
York, in place OF Mr. Curtis, and
Samuel sheIlabsrger of Ohio, in place
of Medin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

81 The most violent storm of the
season along the line of the Union
Pacific Railroad occurred Monday
and Tuesday, ravel being interrupt
ed and the telegraph lines Frustrated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

say Vice President Wilson thinks
the Nodoes ought to be all killed off,
but that the peace policy should be
maintained in our general treatment
of the Indians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
PAINTS, OILS, VARNlSHeS, WINDOW
% The celebrated Trailing Horse,
6SN NORTH H AWK !

The celebrated Trottiug Horse. North Hawk will
stand the ensuing follows: At Lances
Mondays and Tuesdays Fennmore Center, Nenes-
day and Thursdaysi Fridays aud Saturdays at James
Wells Fanniuore.
PEDIGRE:-North Hawk sired by the elebrat-
ed SHERMAN Back Hawk" known the Moth or
MyIick Horse. Tie sired by the old original Black
Hawk ow ned by David Hill. 81 BRIDGEPORT, Vermo t.
Dam Of Back Hawk black mare, Al ed by Ber
gamy, be by Cook o the RocR." Grand Sire Durock;
and was known the OLD Cooper VI are. and q kHowt
edged be n fast troter great roadster, and OF
the best mares ever raised ia hamplan This cele
brated stallion has trStted mile Lake ChAmplan
In 225; also on jackson Track Michigan IN June
1864 two mile heat in 5;25 also Jouesville tr ,ck
Michigan In 229; also drew the first remium a. the
BEST and fastest trotiing stallion at the Wisconsin
State Fair held ut Madison in 1867. trot ing sing
dash OF mie, ime, ia 2.t5Z; also drew purse Of
500 at the Jane-ve County Fair In 1861, winning in
three straight heats in 2t0 239 and 23S, The
many other places where thi- well known horse has
made quick time, which deem ii unnecessary TO
tion.
This is to certify that the above pedigree H. 70 my
certain knowledge correct. LEMUEL NORTH
Champlain April "A, 1858.
NORTH HAWK was raised by Lemuel North OF
Champlain, Clinton County, New York He stands
l5H hands high is Of jet black color and weighs il
Ordinary condition, 1850 pounds.
TERMS-5y the season &c; 50 az time Of service
SIS cash, satisfactory note az end If the
season TO commences May LIST and end July list.
Lodi, Wis April q, 1873. 47w4* W l.. WELLS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Census Tables illustrating the Move
ments OF the Churches.

S~Genera john Lawler, of Prai,
RE du CHEN, has invented method
offOrriags which transports 800 cars
per day across the river.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

s%- The people OF Sank cou nty,
express willingness TO vote aid to
the amount of $4,000 to the wiscon.
sin Midland Railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

say The towns of R,cine, Caledo-
MIA and Mount Pleasant have been
sued for $50 600, bonds given in 1854
TO help build railway
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

D%- The GAINESVILLE Gazette states
that Miss Emma Ashman and Miss
Fannie Carpenter, OF the town Of
Turtle. took strychnine at the resi-
dence Of the former, late on Tuesday
night, with the intention of shielding.
They were discovered, however, be-
fore fatal results ensued, and prompt
medical aid has placed them in fair
way to recover. The cause Of this
attempt at double suicide is init
mated to be a mutual affection for a
young man who resides in their vi
cinity. =.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Prnirle Farm for sale.

The Nat Brchard farm Of leo acres situated miles
north east OF Fenbimore Center is ervd for sale by
the undersigned The land lie all in high state OF
cultivation, we'll fenced and improved spring the
door No. bearing orchard good frame dwelling
and frame barn thereon will be sold terms suit
the purchaser Inquire of T. Carrier Lancaster or
the Herald 0fHce ~ {
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

CO.. Congressman Rusk has refused
the extra $1,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

A-Dubuque is making prepare
lions for the Turnfest the 2lst Of
May. st -
..t. - 4 49, -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
Fairplay Mining and Level Company.

Notcc @ SockdoIdCTs:
The annual meeting for the election Of Directors in
the above named company will be held al the oGfre
of tue Secretary in the village Of Pairpla in Grant
County Wis, on tuesday the 9th day Of May. A, D..
1873. 47wl r u. HENDERSON
Dated April II. 1873. Secretary
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22
MoDoC HISTORY.

The preseHt troubles with the No.
docs may be said to have iginated
in 1855. In thaI year number of
the Oregon, California and Washing
ton Territory tribes formed a combI-
nation, and commenced hostiIities
against the white settlers. A force
was sent there by the Government.
and the result was partial saspen-
sion of the war, The Indians still re.
manning in possession f portions OF
the territory IN which hostiIities had
been carried on Most of the other
tribes were on quasi peace footing
with the Government, bet the Mo.
docs were decidedly uBfriendly, and
manifested their feelings by raids
upon the whites whenever q favor
able occasion offered.
In 1866 they we're induced TO con.
slider treaty which contemplated
their removal 10 a reservation, aud
after some five years Of discussion
the main body ot the Modoes agreed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-04-22

WASHINGTON, April l8 The fol-
lowing is received here to day:
n, Hc- n ~ WsJJsc,-, k,s.~-.,,. r-.,..~,T.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-09-28
Railroads.
Union Pacific Railroad.
TIME TABLE.

Until FURl HER NOTICE, TRAINS WILL
- leave and srrive at Ogden daily, as follows
LEAvE.-Daily express. $50 a. M; mixed.
$50 p. m freight, 1880 a. m.
ARRrvE.-Daily express. sac p m; mixed, IS
p. M, freight, 6:l0 a. m.
Daily connections made at Ogden with the
Utah Central Railroad from Salt Lake City and
vi pc nts in southe. n Utah.
At Bryan with stages ter the Sweetwater mines.
At Cheyenne, with Denver Pacific Railroad
for Denver, Central City, Georgetown and all
points in Colorado and New Mexico.
At Omaha, with Chicago and Northwestern I;
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific; Burlington
nd Missouri River; Kansas City, St. joe and
Council B ut1s Railroads, and Missouri river line
Of steamers, for all points east aud south.
Tickets for sale to all points east at Office OF
Wells, Fargo l. Co., East Temple street ard ct
the Office of the Utah Central Railroad, in Salt
ticket Office, in Ogden, at which office berths on
sleeping.cars can be secured.
Arrang ments have been made whereby pas
sengers desiring to visit Denver. on their way
East, can avail themselves Of an excursion rate
from Cheyenne to Denver, and return, at grt atty
reduced rates.
For particulars and all information In regard
to passage, apply at the ticket Offices.
Passengers should be careful to secure their
passage tickets to all eastern and southern
points via Omaha, and thus avail themselves Of
a through sleepng.car, comfortable accommoda-
tons and quick time.
THOS. L. KIMBALL,
General Ticket Agent.
T. E. SICKLES,
au2Ju Chief Engineer and Superintendent