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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
An Honest Man for Congress.
The Prairie du Chen Union tax

The Prairie du Chen Union takes
a sensible view Of the "honesty"
question as regards the Congression-
al succession. That paper holds that
neither Colonel Clark or any other
Of the candidates in the district mo-
nopolizes all the honesty of the coun-
ty. The Union we'll says:
"The friends of Mr.. Clark are hav-
ing a good deal to say about his
honesty, and integrity of character
We do not know Mr.. Clark, but pre-
sumo he is just what bis friends say
he is, an uprlgat man. A candidate
for Congress should be in every sense
of the word a man above reproach
He should be q man of solid man
hood, man whose integrity could
not be shaken by brides or fattery.
Mr.. Hazelton is that sort Of mau.
Among all the candidates for Con-
gress in the third district, he has no
superior in these respects. and be-
sides be is above them in ability and
influence. We once beard Judge
Mills say, when speaking OF profess
sional honor, that Mr. Hazalton had
practiced before him for nearly nine
years, and that he was not guilty Of
one single trick, or any act unbecom-
ing gentleman, This is fattoring
endorsement, coming as it does from
one Of tho best men in the State
We do not think word can BIO said
against the moral character of any Of
the candidates. So far as we know
from personal knowledge, or can
learn from others, they are men
above suspicion.
Mr.. HaZelton has been tried in
more public positions than any Of
his competitors and in all the posi-
tons he has flied his course has been
marked by an unwavering integrity
His honor cannot be assaiiod by any
one, and his rare ability is unques-
toned by all In short he is man
who cannot be entrapped by trick
sters, who cannot be daunted by
threats, who cannot be seducod by
fiattery, nor captured by d brlbe."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

"a An important conference OF the
managers of the great east-and west
trunk railway line from New York
was held at Saratoga last week, at
which it was agreed to act more har-
moniously hereafter for their general
interests, to cut down needless expen-
SEES, do away with needless agencies,
cease cut-throat competition, and
adopt "more equitable and uniform
rates. for passengers and freight. 1t
was also resolved to appoint a Board
of Umpires, consisting Of three Com
missioners, whose duty it will be to
settle all disputed matters between the
roads themselves and those doing bust
ness with them. The Commissioners
appointed under this arrangement are
w. B. Blanchard, formely General
Freight Agent Of the Erie Railroad,
who was chosen on the part Of the
New Y ork Central ex-Gov. Dennison,
of Ohio, who was selected by the Erie,
and Mr.. Jewett, brother Of the new
President of the Erie Railroad, who
was selected by the Pennsylvania Cen
trail The Commissioners arc to re-
ceive salary of 10000 per year each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

The "Patrons of Husbandry"- have
it in their power to check the tag
gressivo" power of organized capital,
and the day is at hand in Wisconsin
which calls for the exercise oil it.
We are told through the public
Journals that sin the event of any
further aggressive movement against
capital in the West, the East is pre-
pared TO resort TO very extreme
measures against the States so in
iuenced, both as a means of self
protection and retaliation
And again, "that the result OF the
Wisconsin law, if enforced, will be
that the corporations will buy mp
Legislators"
Patrons it is now time that we
each of US give heed more particular
ly to those declared purposes OF the
Order which refer to our duty as
American citizens, and see To it in
the coming struggle that 'n0ne but
competent, faithful and honest men lcho
'ottl unfinchingEy stand by our indus
trial interests, are nominated for posi-
tons Of trust" and thereby "do all in
his power legitimately to influence
for good the action of any political
party to which he belongs"
Your Committee feel called upon
at this time to direct your attention
to the especial responsibility in this
direction with which our Order has
become "iaUeSted."
Notwithstanding the sympathy of
the masses Of the people in the
Northwestern States has been shown
to be in favor of legislative action to
control the management ofralroads,
yet gradually the responsibility of
the movement has been directed to
our Order while to-day it is regard
ed by the outside public as specially
the object of its care, and it has been
severally termed "rhe Changers
Folly "Throatening American In
dustry. and Fame" Changers Cru
sade," etc, etc. This is especially
the case with reference to Wisconsin,
the attention of the whole country
airing been directed to this State
during the late legal proceedings on
the subject. But we need not hest
tate to accepo this responsibility.
This issue involves some of our most
cherished principles. 1t involves
Justly distributed burdens and just
~ distributed powers Moreover
we are pledged to "faithful and har~
monious LABOR for all future time, to
return by our united efforts to the
wisdom, justice, fraternity and polit-
zeal purity of our forefathers."
In this connection your Committee
would impress upon every member
of the Order the Importance of per-
sistent attention to the details Incl
dent and necessary to secure legis-
Iature the coming winter, which
shall hereafter be known as having
been impregnable to the assaults OF
organized capital.
Your Committee would also add a
word in favor of the practice already
inaugurated by the Order, of requir-
ing public answers to questions pub
licIy put to candidates as to their
opinions upon the subjects they are
likely to be required to act upon,
This is especially important upon
the coming occasion, but it should
be adopted as the settled policy and
practice Of the Order to make these
public inquiries Of public officers at
any and all times, while they occupy
public positions.
BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE STATE GRANGE OF WISCONSIN
Watertown, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

NORTH CAROLINA ELECTIoN.-The
state election in North Carolina oc-
cured on the 9th. The returns are
said to Indicate o Democratic MAORI
ty in the State Of some 10000, and
the election of seven Democrats and
one Republican to Congress. This
is a Democratic grain of two Con-
gressmen. These returns should be
taken with some allowance, as the
first returns from elections in south
ern states are generally moro favora-
BILE to the Democrats than the facts
warrant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
From California.

Mr.. EDIToR:--lf / take the liberty
to write you few lines from this re-
mote corner of our glorious country, |
trust you viii not feel offended. Dur
inc the last few months / have tho't
much Of my old home and friends in
Grant County. Since | last saw you
some Of my old associates have gone
Time flies SO rapidly, all, and so
surely it bears US to the tomb-but it
is not my wish to dwell upon such Sc
rious thoughts at this time. You may
wish to know how we like this coun-
try and what we have to say for or
against it.
Well, we found the climate all we
expected; it is lovely agreeable eli
mate mo one could ask for better
True, this, like all other countries, has
its faults. The Summers here are very
long and dry; the Winters generally
short and wet, but, while in Wisconsin
wet Winter is dreaded, here it is
looked for as the harbinger Of prosper
Gus times. The farmer wishes wet
Winter to insure good crops; the mi.
ner, to secure him plenty Of water for
his pursuits, while the mechanic asks
for plenty Of rain during the Winter
that there may be plenty Of water to
secure success in all branches of bus
mess. Water, in fact, is the one thing
needful in this State, with plenty Of
that, all feel sure of success either on
the farm or in the mine.
This is the best country for fruit |
have ever lived in, and I doubt much
if it has any superior in the United
States. Fruit is so common here that
it is not esteemed luxury, although
it is of the finest quality, and | have
yet to see "worm eaten" apple
Vegetables are grown every month in
the year.
We live in tie "Foot Hills" and
here we have some snow during the
Winter, but it is not cold even when
snow is on the ground, and it seldom
remains longer than day or two. A
sleighride here would be great treat.
| like this State and climate-it is a
desirable one TO me, yet after all my
heart cllngs to my old home in Grant
County, although its climate is not so
genial and pleasant as it is with US
| have many warm hearted friends
there whom I love and cherish; is it
strange that / should still entertain
thoughts Of returning? Would you
be surprised to hear that / think it
probable | will make my home in
Grant County? Home is where the
heart is, and my heart is in old Grant,
for there | have many ties that forces
me to overlook all its faults and cling
10 it as my home.
have been asked the question by
many of my old friends, since I came
here, "Would you advise me to come
to California;" To such I would say,
l would not advise you either way
This is good country, desirable eli
mate, and may be all you could wish
for, but be not persuaded by any one
use your own judgment, then if you
find it different to what you expect,
you will not reflect on any one. But,
lest worry you, l will close.
Yours truly,
D. Il ApTT[IrR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

s@-The Republicans of three of the
Iowa districts nominated candidates
for Congress Wednesday. Hon. John
A. Kasson, was renominated in the
Seventh District; Addison Oliver, Of
Monona county, was nominated as
Mr.. Orr's successor in the Ninth Dis.
trict. and c. t. Granger was nomina-
ted in the Third District as Mr.. Don.
mans successor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
nA. At Eairbaplt, Mimi, on Sunda

BA-At Fairbault, Mimi, on Sunday,
in. the Bishops Cathedral, an Insane
divinity student named Minis attempt
ed to assassinate Bishop Whipple.
Just before the sermon Minis advanc-
ed rapidly to the chancel, but before
the pistol which he held in his hand
was discharged the Bishop seized the
man and forced him into chair, when
he was disarmed. The cause of the
attempt was a refusal of the Bishop to
ordain Minis priest, because of his
unsound mind,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

Majority for Barber tRepl for Congress in
do do Washburn (Rep) for Governor, '7l...2l25
do do Barber (Repl for Congress in 1S72.... .3s65
do do Taylor DEM for Governor in 1873. 1858
Notwithstanding the great reduc
tion in the Republican vote last year,
tho indications are fair that with a
Republican candidate fairly nomin-
ated the district will redeem itself at
the polls in November next. The
duty of Republicans is therefore ap-
parent that all should attend the pri.
mary caucuses and see that they be
properly represented at the delegate
and nominating conventions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

These rates, ii is stated, will be
rigidly adhered to except possibly'in
the cases of few large shippers.
No rebate or drawbacks will be al
lowed. The passenger rates lave
not been changed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

GA.in the second Congressional
District, Hon. L. b. Caswe IS q can
didato for the Republican nomination
for Congress. it is understood that
Hon. Gerry w. HazoIton viii be
presented fer denomination by the
Columbia county delegation, though
his nomination will not be pressed,
should the remainder of the District
think it best to pass the Office around.
The District is close enc, and the
contest there this fall, will be . spirit
ed one. The opposition candidates
are numerous, and prominent among
the names mentioned are r. E.
Davis, j 3. Parkinson and VIM. F.
Villas, Of Dane county; Geo. W. Bird,
Of Jefferson, and A. G. Cook, Of Co..
umbia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
Congressional District Convention
Third District.

In another column appears the call
tor Republican Congressional Con-
vention to place in nomination a
candidate for Congress- The con-
vention will be held at Mineral Point
on Tuesday, September 18th. The
nominee of the convention, if elected,
will succeed Hon. j. Allen Barber as
member of Congress for the two
years succeeding March 4th next
The basis of representation allows
four delegates from each Senatorial
district and two delegates from each
Assembly district. The convention
will therefore be composed of az del
egates, from Senatorial and Assem>
bly, districts as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

Gg-If the partial failure Of the
wheat crops this season shall have the
effect to drive the farmers from the
constant and exhaustive cropping of
their lands for the production of ce-
reals, into the less laborions and more
remunerative business of stock raising
and dairying, it will prove an advan-
tage rather than calamity, and the
oderous little chinch bug may be re-
garded as blessing in disguise.
Twenty five years Of crops without
any return upon the over.worked soil,
is too great a strain upon its resources,
and the wonder is that it produces at
all. Nature reyolts at such treatment,
and sends its little insect army to pro-
tect and fight against it. If this shall
fail to bring the husbandman to his
senses something still more blighting
and destructive will come next, to
force obedience to natural aud salu,
tary laws.
We know we are not giving poor
advice when we exhort the farmers to
work into stock-raising as fast as they
possibly can, especially when their
farm are passably well watered. 1t
will ensure them more net income for
their labor, enable them to get along
with less hired help and machinery,
improve instead of impoverish their
land and go great way, so far as they
are concerned, towards the solution
Of the transportation question, which
now vexes them. The subject is
worth careful consideration State
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

sR-Tho Republicans of three of
the Iowa districts nominated candi-
dates for Congress on Wednesday of
last week. Hon. John A. Kasson,
who deserves to be reelected, was
re-nominated in the Seventh District;
Addison Oliver, of Monona county,
was nominated as Mr.. Orr's success
or in the Ninth District, and G T.
Granger was nominated in the Third
District as Mr.. Domains successor. :,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

For the general information it
may be we'll to publish in this con-
nection the vote of the counties now
composing this Congressional district
at the important elections during the
past several years. The vote IS as
follows for the Offices of Governor
and Member of Congress
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

f@ The national debt is still dimin
ishing. It was reduced $1,283,866
during July. The total expenditures
of the Government during the fiscal
year ending June so were s287, 1885,
s73.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

- The Department of Agriculture
Report for July says the aggregate
yield of tobacco this year will be much
less than half that of last year, even
with most favorable condition for the
rest of the season.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

ET The second new comet recent
ly discovered is now telescopically
visible here in the evening, near the
Little Bear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

~ Bids for doing the State Print
ing in Wisconsin for two years after
Jan. l, 1875, were opened August /.
The law fixes certain maximum prices,
and the bids gave the discount from
these rates at which the bidders were
willing to do the work. -Four bids
were offered: Atwood &c Culver, of
State Journal, present State Printers,
20 per cent; Madison Democrat, 2235;
G. L. Sholes, Milwaukee, 235; E. b.
Bolens, Juneau, 3d. The award was
not made at once. There is an infor-
mality in the bid of Mr.. Bolens, but
whether this viii be considered fatal
is moi known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
Tie Black Hills Country.

New York, Aug. 9.-The Tribune
correspondent with the Black Hills
expedition sends the following by a
special scout to Fort Laramie, dated
Headquarters of the Black Hills ex-
petition, 81 miles southeast of Har-
yey's Peak, D. I Aug 2, 1874 :"
"The country which the expedition
has travcrsed has proved to be one of
the most fertile and beautiful sections
in the United States. Indications of
gold were discovered about a week
ago, and within ten days its presence
in sufficient quantities abundantly to
pay Tor working has been established
beyond doubt How large an area the
gold section covers cannot be deter
mined without further exploration, but
the geological characteristics Of the
country, the researches Of our pros
pectors, and all indications point to
valuable fields So far we have obtain.
ed surface gold alone. Our miners
hope yet to find a good quartz lead
The expiration of the Sioux treaty
will open to settlement beautiful and
highly productive area of country
Hitherto entirely unknown. Grass,
water, and timber of several varieties
are found in abundance, and all Of ex-
celont quality. Small fruits abound,
and game is plentiful. The valleys
are well adapted to cattle-raising or
agricultural purposes, while the seen
cry is lovely beyond description. The
flora is the most varied and exuberant
of any section this side Of California,
In this respect it is new Florida-it
may prove to be new Eldorado.
"The command is in good health,
and explorations are being rapidly
made"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
\ ours truly,
d. b. ARTHUR.
Sonora, Cal. July %, 1874.

GU- The Menasha Press suggests a
new method for bringing around
Neutrality-suspicious. between the railroads
and the people. Its proposition is to
reimburse farm mortgagors who have
encumbered their lands to aid COM
panies and received no compensation,
rs follows:
A certain amount, say one half Of
the percentage now imposed upon the
gross receipt Of railroads shall be set
aside as a reserve fund, and kept apart
for the purpose of adjusting and pay
ing these farm mortgages.
The Press promises to give the plan
more in detail hereafter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

~ The Secretary of the Treasury
is making arrangements for further
reduction in the clerical force of the
department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
SUMMONS-BENNETT

y
Circuit Court In and for Grant county Wisconsin
Ritner Stephens, plaintiff versus James nannat,
and Amelia Bennett, defendants. Complaint To-
foreclOse mortgage.
The State of Wisconsin to the defendants h.rs
named; You are hereby summoned and reaui-ed to
answer tbs complaint in this action, which will he
Med Ia the once OF the clerk of the circuit court OF
Grant county, on the first day of the next term
thereof, aud to serve copy Of your answer 10 said
complaint on the subscriber at his Office in the viii
lage Of Beetown, Grant county, wisconsin within
twenty days after the service hereof exclusive of the
day OF such service; and IL Yea fail to answer tbe
SAID complaint within the time Aforesaid the plant
in this acdon will apply to the court Tor the rel,at
demanded in the complaint.
Dated August II, 1874.
JACOB ROCKEFELLER
- Plaintiffs Attorney,
TWO Beetown. via.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
FOR SALE.

All my real and personal property in the town Of
coast, wish to give notice to all who are Indebted 10
me by book account, that settlement must be made
without fail delay f. r. MILIARn N n
Beetown, August /, 1874. aiy6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
Republican County -Convention-16th
Senatorial District.

A Republican County Convention for the Sixteen tn
Senatorial District will be held at the court house in
Lancaster, Thursday, Sept. 10Th. A. ID. 1874,
at one O'Clock p. M for the purpose Of eecting four
delegates at large from the couRty of Grant, to rep
recent said District in the Congressional Convention
10 be held at Mineral Point, the 18th day Of sept
A. D. 1874. Said County Senatorial Convention VIII
he conposed of five delegates from each Assembly
District And it is recommended that the Assembly
district Conventions be held on Saturday, the olh
day OF September in the several districts 70 elect
delegates to the County Convention; also TWO from
sacb district TO the Congressional Cow ention.
ADDISON BURR, Chairman,
j. II. EVANS,
H. A. W. McNAIR,
GEO. KINNEY,
SAMUEL NEWICK,
Republican County Central Committee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
Reform County Convention-16th SEN
atoriaI District

County Convention Of the Reform party in rant
county will be held ia the court house at
Lancaster, Thursday, September IT, 1874,
at o'clock p m, for the purpose OF electing four
delegates from the county large represent the
10th Senatorial District in the Third Congress ional
Convention, to be held at BOscobel, Sept. 20 1874.
Each town will be entitled to the usual number f
delegates.
By order Of the Central Committee.
Lancaster. Wis, Aug. II. 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

Bald Mountain is quiet, and the
inhabitants have quit praying and re-
turned TO their old loves-whiskey and
cards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
A BARGAIN

have79 acres of timber land all for the small sum
" sou, ia she Town OF Myalusng. Who will be the
IueA5 man9 GUNS s. @, SEAMAN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

s@An exchange speaking of Mr..
Beecher's probable downfall says the
church has been tried since the fall of
the first apostle (St. PeterO to the
present time, but religion itself cannot
be corrupted, by the evil practices of
its most conspicuous professors. 1t is
like Ithuriel, and cannot be wounded
with weapons Of steel"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13

s~The Illinois Supreme Court has
given a decision that is Of interest to
public school directors. The court
holds that while School Directors have
large and discretionary powers in the
management and control of schools,
they have no power to make class dis
tinctlons or discriminate between
scholars on account of their color, race
or social position, and thatiti is improp.
er for them TO keep and maintain a
school solely to instruct three or four
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
Reform Congressional Convention
Third District

Third District.
convention for the Third Congressional District
of Wisconsin will be held at
Bosc0bel, Tuesday, Sept. 22d, 1S74,
at one O'Clock p. IA, TO nominate candidate for
Congress for said District Each Senate District will
be entitled to -FOUR delegates, and each Assembly
District to TWO delegates.
All persons who opposed to the present Repub-
1can party organization, and favor honesty in OH ce
aad legislation for the interests of the people of the
District, against ring corruption, requested
unite In selecting delegates 10 the above convention
By order Of the Central Committee.
JAMES @. KNIGHT,
WIN. III. PECK,
A. j. HIGH,
r. b. RICE,
JOHN WALWORTH
VIM BUTCHER,
Central Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-08-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

II oRIMIER HOUSE, CORNER OF EIGHTH AND
L. Bluff streets, Dubuque, Iowa. BARNARD BROS.
Propriotors. 1922