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Bonds issued TO the Pacific railway cOmpa-
Iiies, interest payable in lawful money-Prin-
cipal outstanding, S6i ,625,512 interest accrued
and not yet paid, S6+f ,235 IL; interest paid by
the United States, S2i 325 39e 49, interest repaid
by transportation of mails, &C.. So 3SS, 6)2 81.
balance of interest paid by the United States,
: Is g36, 7O4.4i.
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FESTIVALS.

EtsIT FESTIVAL b5 the YOUNG PEOPLES
$3.50 IArlAE q Waugh NJ Church, on
1UFSI ~ ard WEpSESDAY EVENINGS, Sc T.
timer lst snc -, in the yeHt, corner 81 and A
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SMALL IRON SAFE containing the charred
remnants OF United States ffty dollar bou,,
was received at the Treasury department to-
day from John Hogan, Of South Boston. Ii l.
alleged that the bond passed through the fire of
the south Boston railroad stables on the eve
ming of 5th Of August.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

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IRE NEW SArTE DEPARTMENT BUILDING
The south wing Of the new building for the
STATE, War and Navy departmentSis nearly
cbnpleted, and will be occupied by the State
del artment in October. The Navy department
VIII soon be compelled to seek new quarters, az
the present structure must come down to M Axe
room for the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-01

The PROPOSED CABLE TO CHINA AND ia
PAN'-Commodore.B elknap, who has been en-
gagged IN making soundings across the Pacific
ocean, telegraPhs to the Navy department TIA At
he has found no obstacle to the laying OF cable
from California to China and Japan. The ereat
est depth OF water which he sounded was less
than two miles and half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-01

IL. " Soo III AZ. snnouscss TO his Co.
p1rpasa Of lbs return 20 the c,.y spssom.
nsSI, - PsT MAkIsG. He has sst, kAS AND
win bs ss1 ~ DO: zsS 7ih $: eet sootSxs.sd his
Godsr,ss and double Esrps, and hi. s'. ne very
ougl- lra
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EXCURSIONS, &c.

CIBsT GBASD PICEIO
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOSEPH, ~
Beyers h--freet Park, kA
On WEDNESDAY, SeSt1mbsr 81, 1874
Tickets O. cents, sdmiItiIg a gentleman aud Ia
dFE aug19 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
Narrow Gauge Railroad from Dubu'
que to Milwaukee.

We learn from Major |. Fl. Stearns,
the chief engineer Of the Milwaukee
& Southwestern r r. Co., that ar
rangements are progressing to iron
and equip the road which was nearly
graded II years ago to Eikhorn, in
the direction of BeIoit, and Dubuque
the Ultimate objective point. The
gauge is to be the American standard
three feet or narrow guage, SO as TO
connect with this system, which is
receiving so much attention in Iowa.
This road will be a great benefit to
Milwaukee and the people along the
line of the road which runs through
fine country, and for the first forty
with roads on either side averag ng
ten miles away. A line with the
same gauge will inte' sect the road
at Elkhorn from the coal fields OF
Illinois.
From the actual experience OF
these narrow gauge roads it is quite
certain that they are to assist in the
solution of the question OF cheap
transportation.
Dubuque is practically nearer Lake
Michigan than any other point Oh
the Mississippi. and this will make a
shorter and more direct route than
any other. The attention of our cap
itaIists and business men is respect
fully called to this promising avenue
frr.n, Iowa To the east, - Dubuqua
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
APILL FOR LIBERAL REPUBLI.
CANS TO SWALLOW.
THE IOWA ELECTION.
The Democratic Press of the
State on the Result.
Autobiography as a Distinctive Idea
and Party Declared a Failure.

Under the caption of some Lesson
Taught" the Dubuque Herald of
Friday last says:
Since the resnlt of the election IN
Iowa a week ago, which has put the
Republicans back at their old MAORI
ty and demonstrated that ANTI
MONOPOLY AS A DISTINCTIVE
IDEA AND PARTY is A FAIL
URE, many of those who supported
it are ihquiring the cause. And
there seems to be very general i'm
preston that it was the weakened,
half-scared, apologize tone of the
last state convention, that is largt ly
responsible for the result. What
the people want is clean, clear, sharp
cut expressions of their belief.
Where party leaders stand up to
what they believe right, the peoul
will rally much more enthusiastically
to their support. This congressional
district was the only one that enter.
ed any protect against the humbug-
ging platform of that convention,
and the result is that this district is
the only one which has accomplished
a victory. THE FACT IS SIGNIFICANT.
But to the expressions of opinion
as TO the result, The Stats An@ei-
ger, Col. Joe. Elbeck's paper at Des
Moines, is clearly of the opinion that
che anti>monopoly party is not what
the people want. 1t says "The re-
suit of the elections in other states
teaches THAT IF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY SHOULD RE-oRGANIZE UPON A
SOUND POLITICAL PLATE DRM, WITH
FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS
FpR ITS NJ TITO, IT WILL RECEIVE THE
CONFIDENCE AND SUPPORT OF THE
MASSES" The Anzeiger further adds:
mo MORE ANTI-MoNoPOLY PARTY FOR
US. Hencetorth we shall be inde-
pendent of all parties until an or
ganization that represents our idea
OF political economy is established y
And the Des Moines Leader, quite
as pointedly, describes the facts ::
ain Iowa it is very evident that the
Republicans as q rule have returned
to their own party. The Germans,
too, concluded to vote with their
enemies this year. At least, they
voted irr. gularly and scratched their
ticket. This Generalization among
the various classes cf the opposition
brought defeat upon US and we are
10th to enquire what is to be done to
ensure confidence and success in the
future? An organization which is
not afraid to enunciate principles
which can be understood by the
people, and principles which are ag'
gressive and not apologetic
WHAT IS WANTED evidently by
these newspaper organs at the CAPT
tai, Is A THOROUGH REORGANIZATION
OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN THE
STATE, SUCH AS 1T IS IN INDIANA,
ONO AND NEW YORK, with string
and correct principles tersely ex-
pressed, reform written upon its ban
ners, and waging sharp and agrees
sive warfare upon the Gorruptlonlsts
and cfficeholders of the dominant
party. 1t will win here as it wins
everywhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29

nA.Governor Taylor, of Wiscon-
sin, has had q brilliant idea of econ
omy, which promises to insure last
ng fame to him 1t is we'll known
that the Supreme Court of Wiscon-
sin rendered decision, some weeks
ago, on the railroad cases, granting
an Injunction to compel the railroad
company to obey the Peter law.
This opinion of the court, prepared
with great care and most ably writ
ten by the learned Chief Justice
Ryan, was deemed the most import
ant document that ever emanated
from that court. AS matter OF
course, Ryan had reason to expec
the State authorities would at once
issue this opinion in pamphlet form
for general circulation, not only in
that State, but throughout the coun-
try, for the subject matter was of
national importance. Great was his
surprise therefore, when be received
@ message from Governor Tag lor,
asking him to cut down his opinion
to about one-half or one third of its
present length, to save expenses in
printing it. When the message was
announced to ne Chief Justice, he
arose from his Judicial seat, walked
rapidly back and forth through the
room, and IL was several moments
before he could give expression to his
feelings; when he said: "Mr. Clerk,
when Governor Taylor, or any other
man, sends such message as that
to me again, don't you let me know
II -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29

~ Judge Van Brunt in the Sn-
preme Court, in New York, has given
a decision which is of great impor-
lance to insurers. a policy contained
a proviso, that the insuring company
might cancel the bargain, for any
cause, at any time, by giving notice
to the person insured. Under the
policy referred to, loss had accrued
aud thereupon the insurance Compa
nv "too clever by hail." announced
that it had cancelled the transaction,
some time before.l The court held
that the right to cancel, after due no
tice to the parties interested, which
would give them an opportunity to
cover their risks in other quarters; did
not allow insurance companies to take
premiums until losses had actually oc-
Cured. and then meet claims for in
Identification, by the statement that
the policy had been cancelled without
the prescribed antecedent notice. In
this case, as in most others, good
common sense is good law, and the
public will be pleased with the de
cision.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
Totn l5a. 4s2 ge5 le 7o2. g7s 1895 O0 a,asl .o3

These figures, official facts, show
what immense feeders the improve
ment would benefit the command.
Referring to the report of Hon. b.
F. Fay, showing an annual shipment
from the Father of Waters TO the
Lake ports of flour and grain equiva-
lent to 2O,0OO,O0O bushels Of wheat,
he estimates that a saving of ten cents
bushel would save two million dol
lars each year. lie then gives the
figures, showing the profits derived
from the Erie Canal, and urges a Wig
orous prosecution the Improvement
The net profits of said Erie canal,
as stated in the memorial to congress
in 1868, had, to 1865, amounted to
$15, 1922, 1876, besides paying about
| SOS, 100000 of cost, enlargement and
| expenses. The aggregate net profits
of the Erie, to this year, over and
above its costs and expenses, are, i
find, not less than $27, O,000-a sum
five times greater than the entire cost
of the Wisconsin and Fox Improve
ment. We know that once completed
the vortex of business and commerce,
| Of trelghts and transportation, even
now tremendous in magnitude; and
destined to increase, year by year,
growing with the growth Of the great
and vigorous Northwest, and strength
ening with its broad and widening
| strength.
II this were mere chimera, | would
| fight il; but it is fact; it is figures; it
- as appears to me, not less than de"
monstration, and business necessity.
Zen cents saved on every bnshel OF
wheat, 6 cents on oats, Z cents on
corn-saved and put into the pockets
of the people homed in the states
mentioned above--together with
similar saving on lumber and other
freights -ssaving amounting to sure
ly 100000 every year--all to be
obtained, with reasonable expecta-
ton, by the completion of this i'm
| provemont, are facts demanding not
only study but action. Is it not true
that Thought and done |" should
now be the motto? Why oppose;
why delay; why neglect; why not
earnestly favor?
Having examined this subject, in
dependently and frankly, my posi-
ton ia taken. Right and justice,
when understood, shall rule nae and
mine. A small toll would reimburse
to the General Government all out
LAYS, with interest, and leave the re-
sources of the Nation better than
| before.
These are the words of a weIlin-
| formed public man, who is an earn
est advocate of economy, of cheap
transportation, and of every material
interest of the Northwest. 1t is the
breadth of view, the thoroughness of
research, and earnestness Of purpose,
displayed by Mr.. Magoon, that the
people of the Third District desire
IN Representative, IN acting on the
subject of the Improvement ana al
other important questions.
ma The St. Louis Republican favors
the fransmutation of the st. Louis
fair into an exposition 10 future years.
IT, change would be for the better.
Fairs do not last long enough, and
expositions can be visited at leisure,
and with more profit. The R'pubh'
can is right,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
THE IMPROVEMENT.
MIR. Msgoon Fators the Wisconsin, and Fox
River improvement.

Hon. II. S. Magoon, Republican
candidate for Congress in the Third
District, has written letter to Hon.
u. l.. Downs, of Richland Center, Civ
ing his views on the Fox and Wiscon.
sin River Improvement He says:
FTrSt-The improvement of the
Wisconsin and Fox Rivers, so as to
secure safe, speedy and commodious
transit for boats, drawing five feet,
during the whole navigable season,
every year, has my approval, and will
receive all the encouragement and aid
that | can command. If elected, it
will be my endeavor to further, ener-
getically, this improvement to prac-
teal and permanent completion"
lie then discusses the various plans
proposed and favors the third plan,
approved by Gen. Warren. He not
only presents the points in its favor in
terse sentences, bat urges immediate
action. He adds:
"Why cannot the best plan possible
be adopted and be at once pursued,
and with proper government aid, be
energetically pushed to completion?-
Why should not the Wisconsin dele
CATION in Congress press anitedly to-
gether at Washington, to hasten for
ward the realization of this nationally
important enterprise? Why should not
|, if elected, do everything within my
power to properly represent the peo-
pie of my district on so vital ques-
ton; and on the floor of the House.
demand in the name of the people of
the Northwest, the earnest attention
and the immediate efficient aid of Con-
gress to consumate this work?
"Second But it may be suggested,
that, Notwithstanding its vast advan-
tages, the expense of thls enterprise
should deter me from tavoring it
Now, whether elected or not, l pro-
pose to examine this, and all other
questions fairly. am in favor of
strict economy in every expenditure
out Of the National Treasury. Not
knowingly will l ever favor, or fail &
oppose, any mere job or hollow schSelf
to take one dollar from the pt.vSe.I
funds. | believe in strict official
countabiity l know that integl y
and downright honesty are just as es'
sential in public servants now, as in
tellectuol power and craftsmanship.
know that right, and principle and
duty are higher than any temporary
success, or any mere position whether
in Congress or cut of it; and that they
and not the mere lure of Office should
be the perpetual standard and arbi-
ters Of public functions"
He then argues the question of cost
and economy, and summons an ire
sistible array of facts and figures in
favor of the canal. We quote:
ct is known that lumber, coal min
erals, as well as farm products and live
stock, would seek the same cheap out
let. The States Of Wisconsin, Iowa,
Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, with
the Territories and States further
west, would here find that cheap
freightage long desired. Look at
them! By the census of 1870, the
following was the population of those
States, and portion of their production:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29

Republicanism is the foe of exactions
and expressions. There is a power
in the General Government to pre-
vent unjust burdens on interstate
commerce; and power in each
State to prevent like extortions upon
| domestic commerce. That power,
we r publicans will never willingly
surrender. That power, we believe,
ought to be exercised, wisely, care
fully and firmly, to perpetually pro-
tect the people 10 all their rights
from any iron grasp and servitude of
extortions and monopolies, whatever
form they assume. We are the enc
my Of mere tyrants, corporate or
personal. Perfect justice shall rule
our legislation but this is a govern
ment where the whole people must
and shall be protected, sacredly, for
ever.
With these sentiments at heart.
the Republican party in Congress, at
its last session, passed Mr.. Smiths
resolution, and Mr.. McCrary's bill in
favor of cheap transportation, as be-
fore mentioned.
In the same spirit, as | believe,
the Republican Convention at Min
eral Point, Sept. Is, 1874, in nomin-
.ting me for Congress, adopted bold.
Iy and plainly, on this question, the
resolution
80 That under the U. S. Constitution, Con
''gress has the power, and it is its duty, to
regulate all commerce among the several
States; that the Stote has tie pouer, and ii Is
its duty to regulate and control transportation
within Its cwn limits and we Insist that the
"peop1e shall De shielded from unjust dscrimi,sa-
'tiom and ertortion of corporations engaged in
transportation of products Of the country
land zoe positively deny that there is any desire
ito do injustice to these corporations, but only
ito SO regulate their management as to pre-
went unreasonable burdens on the people, and
"to mete out equal justice to all"
Here, then, is the power plainly
alleged, and both the duty and policy
plainly expressed. AS one of the
people myself, born and grown to
manhood among you the people of
this District; as Republican on
principle, anxious for equal justice to
all; l believe said Resolution is SUBJ
stantially Correct and Right. That,
government, both National and
State, each within it's proper sphere,
should wisely and sacredly protect
all interests If elected, it will be
my study and honest endeavor to
represent the people, on this and
other subjects, as should become a
Legislator. q Patriot, and Man.
II. S. MACON.
Darlington, October 20. 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
Farms for Sale.

The following described lands will Be sold on rea-
s0nable terms by the undersigned: My home place
~ ia acres In the town of Blk Grove Lafayette Co.,
Wis 100 acres Of which are tillAbie this remaining
So acres being timber. The plsceis well improved and
pentuIy supplied with living water there being an
uufaing stream quite the bsrnysrd. There IS 3
good dwelling house, likewise large barn, roc !
stable and other necessary outbuidings Would
make excellent stock farm. The orchard is large
and tnrfty. comprising more than coo bearing trees.
Adjoining this farm there is fns tract ofand which
VIII De sold with the above. separately IS the pur-
eHaes may desire Fifty Of this under cul-
tiYation. the rest being timber Also 200 bor-
lefhS attic River, in sections 10 and a. of 81
iehV3to Grant County. There is house this land
About % acres OF the land being under cultivation
The rest = what may be called No timber land r.
For particulars address the subscriber Al Hazel Green
Grant c.. Wis. GARRTpT Mills
March - 1874. ..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29

gE, A. C.lkins, editor of the
Milwaukee Ne,oS, recently made a
speech at a ratification meeting in
Milwaukee, in which he said -
"When i. becomes again, necessary
to establish party lines and to find a
party name, X it can be
called By no name but the Democratic
party" prolonged applause.
Indeed And We thought some
one said this was.a reform" party.
-DeLeUdn Republican
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
ATTORNEYS


P.ThoMPSoN. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
apces contracts and any other instruments desired
viii befouud at the Court Honse or At ths Lancaster
House Circuit Court Commissioner for Grant County
RCHIE W. BELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
Il General Collecting Agency. Office IN Wash6urn :
Block Maiu-st, Platteviiie Grant Go, WIS 3%-'
DARBER CLEMENTsoN, ATTORNEYS AND
ID COunsellors at Law, Lancaster Wis. Willpractioe
in all state courts; will buy and soil lands pay tax
e. obtain land patents bountes, pensions ana othsr
claims asainst the Government. 49,
BUSHNELL CLARK. ATTORNEYS AND CoUN-
ID sellers at Law General Collection and Land Ag tsO
lancaster Wisconsin,. oo-4-
NRO. c. HAZELTON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
" Tor At Law. Boseobel. Wisconsin. 3O-42
7 HOCKEFELLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
u Notary Public Beetown, Grant Co, Wis 3l-ol
SAMUEL MERRICK, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
y lor At Law, Fairpiay, Grant Co.. Wis. SO-SZ
WARDEN ANDERSON. ATTORNEY AND COUN
w seiI0r At Law, Jamestown. Wis. Will prosecute
cltims and make collections promptly. 5I-4
w BRADLEY CLARKE, ATTORNEY AND COUN-
w seller at Law and Notary Public, Bloomington,
Wis Alllegal business promptly attended to. Col
ections made and loans negotiated JUL
IYrM f. &GE0. b CARTER. ATTORNEYS ATLA
w PIattevlle Wis Practice in all the Courts OF the
state. ONCE Hodges a McCarn's Bank. 3l-42
VIM W LIKENs ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
w At Law Mineral Point, Wis. Successor TO Cobb
4 Likens) Practices ia the L 8. and State Courts
and attends agencies aud collections in all parts of
the State once in Lenahams Block. 3l-4S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-29
Darlington, October 20. 1874.
The Democratic Party and Irishmen

The irish World, q paper having
the largest circulation of any of the
Irish Catholic papers in the United
States, in it's issue of October Sd, I'M
der the head of "Statesmanohip and
Citizenship" tells some truths about
the Democratic party and its treat-
ment of the Irish Americans, with
out whose vote it could gain no
elections. 1t says:
Whatever may be urged against
the Republican party, the charge OF
ingratitude, at least, can not be laid
al it's door. 1t made capital out OF
the negro but it, in return, confer
red rights on the negro and lifted
him into position of honor. The
negroes, naturally enough, have gone
en- masse with the Republican party.
The Irish, on the other hand have
gone with the Democratic party. IL
Massachusetts they constitute about
two-thirds of its voters. In New
York State they form full half In
New York city they probably num-
Der three-fifths. Democratic orators
have often detained that the Repub-
lcan party has made Governors,
Senators, Legislators and Mayors OF
niggers. Now, we turn to those
Democratic orators, and ask how has
the mocratic party acted toward
the Irish -? The orators will not
answer.
The editor then goes on to prove
that Irish Americans have been stu
diously ignored in making up the
tickets for all the important state Of
fees in New York and Massachusetts,
not only this year, but year after
year.
"And get you, Democratic stump
speakers, will have the effrontery to
come before our race in November
and ask us for our votes Such i'm
pudence is certainly refreshing. Al
we have to say in the matter ii
that if you get our votes then we de.
serve the contempt you throw upon
US" x "The Republican par.
it has treated the negroes as men
the Democratic party has treated the
Irish as niggers.''
Why is that we are ignored in
politics Preiudices of race and re,
| ligion, have something to do with it;
but the prime cause must be charged
to our own subserviency. The Dem.
ocratic managers see this; and wher
they come together to make out theil
slate they say: Gentlemen let III
divide the spoils between ourselves
and the Germans. We must get The
German vote ut all hazards. To ge
that vote we must pay for it Bu
the Irish interest we needn't consult
The Irish we arc sure of under oil
circumstances. This is what tht
Democratic managers say. And W.
Irish, it must be confessed, hav,
earned this contempt. We are treat
ed as slaves simply because we hav,
uncomplainingly taken the position
and done the work of slaves. w,
have been ignored and snubbed agar
aud again. and agt in and agai1 W,
have gone to the polls like drove o
sheep, and sent up hurrahs for on
masters This is the truth-ant