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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Abuse Of Lawyers.

\ GOOD many people are IN the
habit Of sneering at lawyers a being
more dishonest than men in other
callings. It may lie true that large
proportion ofthe members of that pro-
fession indulge in dishonest practices
and Shield the dishonesty Of others,
bat it is also true that if there were
not among them defenders OF right as
well as advocates of wrong, honesty
among the people could not long
withstand the assaults made upon it
It is true that there is no case in
court that has not its wrong side, and
the worst criminal, guilty Of the viest
act, can lind lawyer to defend him
But il is also true that lawyers are
employed on the other side-on the
right side. II there were not, people
Of other professions, Of whom are
composed the iuries, would have to be
less easily deluded than they now are
or but few criminals would suffer con-
viction, ana the penalties Of the law
These remarks are suggested BY
insinuatious made il public assem-
bly, of citizens OF Lancaster, at the
court house, last Saturday. The
meeting was called to consider the
proposition tor building a railroad to
Lancaster. Mr. Bushnell read the
proposition as published in the
HERALD and then explained briefly
the doubtful sentences. Mr.. Austin,
a responsible citizen who doubtless
expects candid Interpretation Of his
motives and acts and respectful treat
meat from his neighbors, arose and
said that he was not satisfied with Mr..
Bushnell's explanation; that Mr.
Bushnell was lawyer and lawyers
did not work unless they were paid
for it. That the proposition was con-
cocted in lawyers Office, aud the
lawyers who engaged in it did not
work without pay for lawyers never
did. This charge, with its iusinua-
tions of doubtful honesty, was repeat
ed several times. 1t appeared to be
Mr.. Austin's impression that the
proposition was worked up in the
office of Clark & Bushnell, though be
did not say SO, and it is not the case.
Colonel Clark also was charged with
being lawyer and that he did not
work without pay. Now, what has
been done for the railroad 50 far, and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Republican Victory.
,tober 20, 1875

Sufficient returns from the several
towns in the county have been re-
ceiyed to indicate the election in this
county of the Republican State ticket
by over one thousand majority, and
the entire county ticket by near the
same vote. The full vote of both
parties, as far as reported, appears in
another column. The Republican
candidate for the Legislature is cleo
ted in each Of the districts, except in
the western one In the southern
district Mr. w. d. Jones received a
handsome majority, and the vote
given him indicates better political
feeling than has existed in that Sec
ton for many years. The central
district elected Joseph Book, by a
majority of near an hundred and there
by delegated one of the most honor
able and capable men for the duties Of
legislator. The contest in the north
ern district resulted in the election Of
Mr.. George Brown, Of Woodman.
He will prove an honest and faithful
officer, and the legislative body will
contain no member who will more
studiously watch the public interests.
In the western district Mr.. W. j.
Mccoy, Of Beetown, is the member
elect to the Legislature. He is a
Democrat, and bears a good charac-
ter as a gentleman. We hope he
will prove valuable legislator
The Senatorial contest has ended
in the election of the Republican can
didate, Mr. Hathaway, by near a
tn ousand majority, and the position
of County Superintendent of Schools
has been as honorably bestowed upon
Mr. Guernsey. Upon the whole, we
think the Republicans of Grant
county have dsne nobly and well.
They have shown by their votes that
the so-called Taylor Reform is a
sh am and humbug. They have
sho wn by their votes that the Repub-
lican party is the party of true re-
form, and that they stand ready at
ca Ii to buckle on the armor for the
campaign Of 1876
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
JOHN COVER. Editor.
The Railroad.

the Railroad.
So far as the vote of the people
can dispose of it, the railroad III
terests of Lancaster are now in the
hands of the railroad company. The
company viii be powerless unless, in
addition to the $4,000 voted by the
town, it can obtain subscription Of
10000. IF the subscriptions would
multiply this winter until the total aid
would amount to 1925, 900, Plattevillo
might come on the cars to Lancaster
TO celebrate the centennial Of Amer
can independence. We trust that
agents will be put to work and that
these subscriptions viii be cheerfully
and literally booked But We trust
that the strong vote in favor of the
railroad proposition will not be taken
as an unqualified expression of 800 to
rs II is vote that the people want
a railroad It IS vote that the peo-
pie have confidence ir the men who
now have charge Of their railroad in
terests. They are men who will not
trihe with their responsibility. There is
only one fear in regard to what they
may d.. If the people believed the
company would turn the eighty or
one hundred thousand dollars to be
entrusted to them, over to Mineral
Point, Galena or Pittsburg contract
iobbers, we don't believe the money
would have been voted into their
hands If any attention had been
paid to the reading by Mr. II. A.
Moore Of the proposals from parties
out Of Grant county, at the meeting
on Saturday, that meeting would
have resulted very differently from
what it did. 1t is strange that any
man Of intelligence should imagine
that Lancaster has not men Of suffici
ent intelligence to build a railroad.
AS 10 the means to build it there will
he none furnished by any but our own
citizens Suppose this company
should contract with Mr.. IIunkins to
construct the road to Platteyille, what
would lie 40 lie would take your
guarantee Of 1000 an! your sub
scriptous, and if no part Of them were
advanced he would, with them as
backing, grade and tie the road, and
mako $1,000 81 $4,000 per mile out Of
il. lie would then mortgage his
roa1bod for the iron, which would not
cost as much as the value Of the bed.
He would put the rails down and then
draw your money. Who else couldn't
build a road the same way? Let
those who take stock pay down say
ten per cent. That will secure the
expenditure Of the first $4,000 Then
let tins balance he drawn in install.
ments as the work progresses. The
company would give section contracts
to our own citizens, and our money
would remain wholly among us
Wouldn't times be lively here while
5000 was changing hands in this
way =? Not a dollar for the whole
rold need 60 out Of the county except
foriron. What the cost Of the iron
would be has been stated in these
columns heretofore Lancaster, so
slow in railroad progress, may yet
open the eyes Of the people as to the
best and cheapest way Of constructing
them. II our opportunities and our
money are sqnandcred upon outside
deyourerS, we can Do as others do
curse aud abuse each other Tor orr
mutual stupidity
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04

THE EVE OF ALL.HALLows last
Sunday night, October 81, was Hal.
loween, he eve OF the festival of All
Saints. The Green Bay Gazette once
gave very interesting account OF
this occasion, and we get our infor-
nation from that paper. The &C.
casion has lost much of It's signifi-
canoe in both England and Scot
land, where it was formerly a
marked day in the calendar, partic-
ularly in the rural districts, although
the ceremonies of its observance
were never entitled 10 much respect
on the score of their dignity. In
Englaud it was long customary to
crack nuts, duck for apples IN tub
of water, and perform other harmless
freside revelries while in Scotland
the festivities were of more SUPER
stitious character, taking, among
rustics, the form of charm to dis
cover who should become hIa or her
partner for life. According to Burns,
Halloween was thought to be "a
night when witches. devils, and other
misunderstanding beings were abroad
on their baneful midnight errands :;
particularly those aerial people, the
fairies, who were said, on that night
TO hold a grand anniversary" In
his poem, "H4lloeep,' he gives an in
teresting summary of the festivities
which marked this occasion, wien
all the lads and lasses
Together did convene,
To burn their nuts, and pull their stocks,
And hold their Halloween"
Burning the nuts was famous
charm. To each particular nut was
Given the name Of some lad or lass
the nuts were LAID in the fire, aud &C.
cordingly as they burned quietly TO-
gether. or started from beside one
another, the course and issue of the
courtship was indicated Eating
the apple at the glass" was another
species of conjugaI divinationin which |
the strong ID inded only could be ex-
pected' TO indulge. We give the for
mula, for the benefit of whom !. msy |
concern: Take a candle and 90 |
alone to looking-glass eat an APP
pie before it, combing your hair all
the time, aud the face OF your future
husband or wife Will be seen in the
glass, as il peeping over your
shoulder" If any readers OF the
HERALD have vein of superstition
running through them, and are dis
posed 10 try these or other Ha'io-eve
noantations. they have our permis-
ion to do so next October, but we
will say that it is rather poor com
ort for those who are Inclined to be
'spooney"-they are liable to slip
I'D in their love affairs. !
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Farms for Sale.

Thefoliowing described lauds viii be sold On ca
soDable terms by the undersi yned: My home place
of $50 acres in the town ELK Grove Lafayette Co.
Wis. 100 acres of which tillabIe the remaining
90 acres being timber The paces well improved and
plentiully supplied with living water there being Al
unfailing stream quite the barnyBrd. There is
good dwelling house, likewise large barns rock
stable, and other necessary outbuildings. Mould
make an excellent stock farm The orchard is large
and thrifty, comprising than coo bearing trees
Adjoining this farm there is fine ofIaud which
Will be sold with the above or separately the pur
chasers may desire Fifty OF this are under Gull
tivation, the rest being timber. Also 200 acres Dor.
dering Platte River in sections l6 and H. town Of FL
lenboro. Grant County. There house on this land
About 90 acres OF the land being under cultivation
The rest is what may be called No. timber lane -
For particulars address the subscriber Hazel Greer
GrantCo., Wis GABRIEL MILLS
March rs 1874 -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Pennsylvania, New York,
New Jersey,
York,
OTHER STATES.
WISCONSIN,
Special Dispatches to the HERALD.


DUBUQUE, Iowa, November 3-Dis-
patches from Milwaukee gives Lud-
ington a gain of 300 in lG2 towns.
In the city Taylor's majority is only
727. Ludington is probably elected,
but the balance of the ticket is in
doubt.
MADISON, November 3. Taylor's
majority in Milwaukee county is down
to l2oo-an immense gain for Lud-
ington. Returns from different parts
Of the State indicate the election Of
the Republican ticket Ludington's
majority estimated at 1000 to 10000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
NEW YORK.

There are large Republican gains
in New York. In the city the Tam
many nominees are all beaten. The
Republicans claim the State by 5000
to 5000, and the Legislature by a
two>thirds majority. The Times
classifies the Senate % Republicans
and 10 Democrats; Assembly, 80 Re-
publicans and 40 Democrats
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Denial Calendar.
DR.. BROWNS

Dental Calendar for November.
Patch Grove, I'd, Sd and 4th,
till IL a. m.
Beetown, 4th, at 3 p. m. till 3
p. m. on 9th.
Fennimore Center, 8th at 3 p.
m. to II m. next day.
Mt. Hope, 10th and 18th,
Fennimore, 18th at noon to 10
a. m. next day.
Lancaster, 18th at noon to
Dec. l.
g9fF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
OTHER STATES

Oregon reduces L ne's majority so
that Warner. Repcb can Is supposed
70 be elected TO o. gress. Virginia
all n ssissippi st.w Republican
gains ever The last c'ion
Complete retarns nave been re-.
eeiyed irJm the Ono election, an
Governor Hay ee' m rity is 5 .5f9-
Cary was defeated for Lieutenant
Governor, 1903.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04

zzEz
who has borne the expense? Over a
year ago committee was sent to
Iowa to examine narrow guage rail
roads. 1t consisted Of Colonel Clark,
]. Allen Barber, J. c. Holloway and
Adolph Nathan halflawyers. They
paid their own expenses, $500
each, and charged nothing for their
time, three days A committee was
sent to Galena consisting of Colonel
Clark, J. T. Mills, A. Burr, II. 4.
Moore, and J. Cover Each one had
an expense, besides three days time,
of $500. Mr. Mills is lawyer when
be is not judge, and that makes two
lawyers on this committee. 4 com
mittee was sent to Dubuque last win~
ter at that fearfully cold and stormy
time when not n train of cars could
get through the snow into that city.
It consisted of Colonel Clark, J. T.
Mills, J. A. Jones, General Calls and
Fl. A. Moore. Each one again gave
three days time and SIS 90 expenses.
a delegation Of sixteen citizens went
again to Galena the past summer, FOR
the railroad interest, at an expense to
each of 5000 to So 90. Colonel
Clark, J. A. Barber and Judge Mills
were delegates. Citizens Of Galena
have been here on the railroad bust
ness and their hotel bills have several
times been paid by our railroad com
pany, of which Colonel Clark and ].
A. Barber are members Mr. Aus
tins charge was made against lawyers
in general, and once, Colonel Clarke
in particular. Here he will see that
lawyers have borne the greater por-
ton Of these expenses, and that
Colonel Clark's expenses amount TO
about $50, besides his time, which, at
$500 a day would be over $50 more.
No complaint has been heard from
any Of these gentlemen and they have
not thought of reimbursement. These
facts have been drawn out by press
ing inquiries. Neither have they in
any case put themselves forward offic-
iously. They are men whom the
people regard as Best suited for push
ing on such a work, and were there
fore chosen by the people. Their
work and their expenses, except for
the survey, are given without the offer
or expectation of "pay."
How much has been expended in
this interest by those who say lawyers
never work without pay? There are
yet other expenses, The company,
consisting of H. a. Moore, Colone!
Clark, J. A. Barber, John Schriener,
Lew Holloway, F. Halburt and Wn1
Rowden, assisted by Judge Mills and
G.. w. Ryland procured a new survey
which costs them 5000 and interest on
that amount until their note is paid.
They ask the town to pay that, but
they pay it if the town don't One
third of this is borne by lawyers.
This statement shows that Mr..
Austin's charges were very unjust.
Some communities are badly cursed
with that class Of lawyers who get
citizens into difficulties in order to ex.
tort from them, but fortunately Ian.
caster has not one of this kind of
lawyers, and such cannot thrive here
Be it remembered that these re-
marks are not intended to reflect upon
Mr. Austin, bus they are oprop0s of
his slur upon lawyers in public
meeting, ard are to rebuke the NOR
bid sentiment that because a man is n
lawyer he is more ayaricious than
other men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
PENNSYLVANIA.

Philadelphia gives 1880 majority
for Hartranft, the Republican candi-
date for Governor. Forty seven
counties give 2o,75o Republican
minority. The majority in the State
estimated at $4,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
MASSACHUSETTS,.

This State is redeemed. Rice, the
Republican candidate for Governor,
has about 5000 majority The Re-
publcans elect nearly unanimous
Legislature. Grape, Republican, has
about 1900 majority for Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
ILLINOIS.

A very large vote was polled in
Chicago. Huck, the Republican
candidate for Treasurer has about
$500 majority over Hessing. All
the enlightened people Of Chicago
will join heartily in Thanksgiving.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Farms for Sale.


The undersigned will sell his farm, ~ miles north
east Of the village of Mt Hope on tne Woodman
and Boseobel road. Said Farm contains 24o acres Of
pasture and good oak timber being watered by in
Vulnerable springs. It is one Of the best farms in
this part Of the country for raising stock There Is
good two story frame house, new Sex4O barn and
underground stable and ali other necessary out
buildings. Also, good, thrifty orchard and small
fruits of all kinds in abundance, Convenient TO
produce WIN he sold on easy terms For pariicu
lars call on or address CHRIS. STORM
M. Hone October n 32ti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Farm for Sale

The southwest quarter of section s. and the sout h.
east quarter Of the southeast quarter OF section n
town T. north of range west, containing 200 acres
miles north Of the village OF Beetown Grant county
Wis; l25 under improv emeut, so bottom
land several good springs and email am run
ming through the whole leHgth Of the farm, frame
dwelling house stabiing and granery. Said farm
will be sold cheap aud terms made easy. Inquire OF
A. Ii. ROBERTS. BeetowD, or BALLENTINE BROS
oto i
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Farm for Sale.

The property known the Daniel farm. "a miles
north OF bloomington, containing 10 acres 70
under cultivation and SO acres Of timber, all under
fence, frame dwelling, stable ana grAnary. good
spring near the buildings. viii be sold at bargain
Would like to sell before seed time
Terms:-Ons-half down, on balance time given to
suit purchaser For further information inquire Of
the subscribers, JAMES BALLANTINE BRO
Bloomington March 49, II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
NEW JERSEY.

This State has chosen Republican
Senate and a Republican Assem- bly,,
with a working m jority on Joint
ballot of about 10. There were no
State officers TO olect
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
Farm for sale.

The undersigned will sell his farm Of Z0 acres st-
nated two miles southwest Of Lancaster 81 I'M
der pow, balance timber and bottom land The prop
erty is well wattred and adapted for stock raising on
farm purposes, Comfortable log dwelling aud stall G
on the premises. The land is ali under fence
Lancaster March ~ 1882 HAGNUg BULL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
TAKEN UP-CATTLE.

BY the subscriber, residing 5 miles north Of the
village OF Lancaster, section 10, town ),
range west, about October S, three
head of cattle-two 2-year old steers and year
ling hifer One steer deep red and the other red with
white belly and some white legs and under bit
out OF each HeifeT red and white spotted The
owner will prove property, pay charges and take said
strays. ABNhR DYER.
Lancaster, October IA. 3lw44
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Farm for Sale.

The undersigned residing FIVE miles southeast OF
the village OF @ len Havenand i've mics III OF the
VILLAGE OF Cassvi offers his farm for sale contain
ing 1885 acres ninety Of which auder cultivation
and good improvements, ans the remainder young
timber land adjoining, all being in section 81 town
4; all OF which is offered tor sale cheap FOR Terms
and further information inquire OF the subscriber.
soft EDWARD METCAlP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04

Gen. Sol Meredith, one Of the
commanders Of the famous Iron
Brigade died at his home 10 Cam
bridge Clay, lndiara, on the 23d
Ger. Meredith was gallant soldier,
and ia civil lie occupied many posi-
tions Of trust aud honor. The cause
Of his death was wound received at
the battle OF Gettysburg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-11-04
INAKEN TP-SuERp.

BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him. one mi !.
north of Hurricane Corners, in Lancaster, on or
about September B. four white sheep, viz One buck
lamb, wethers, and eve. No marks. The owner
will prove property, pay charges and take said trays
34w2 MATTHIAS HENRY.
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LANCASTER. Wis.
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

BY the subscriber. on lands owned by him. one and
half miles north Of Rockville, in the town of Potos
on or about October ? year o d past white
hefer, both horns of The owner will prove proper
ty, pay charges and take said stray.
Rockville, Oct. H. 3lw4* JAMES EENDLF.
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TAKEN UP-HoRsE.

BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him. on see
sc, town 6, range 5, in town Patch.Grove on or
about october %, sorrel horse about years old
white face, two white spots TANKS and one under
belly lame in right hind foot. The owner will prove
property. pay charges and take said stray.
Patch Grove. 34R4% THOMAS WEBB.
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-NAKEN UP-SrEER.

By he subscriber, lands owned BY him on
sectIon IS. town Of Wngville about October 90
1875 red steer years old, line-back some white
belly on inside both hind legs, short tail. The
owner will prove property, pay charges, and take
said stray. JAS. CASTOR.
Wiuryille October 90 1873 4w&
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TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

BY the subscriber, lands owned by him, on SEC.
20 town of WinGve, on about October, ~ 1875
light red heller, between and years old, Has
spotted face and white belly. The viii prove
property, pay charges and take said stray.
JOHN JEFFREY.
Wingville October 90 1915 w4#
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MINNESOTA.

Republican State ticket elected
with 5000 votes TO spare. The leg.
islation is largely Republican.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

From the subscriber, residing in the town Of Lit
erty, In July last, yeariug iron gray mare colt
bazed face The finder will be literally rewarded by
returning the animal to me or furnish information
that viii lead to its recovery. HENRY LIND.
Lancaster October % 33W4&
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TAKEN UP-HoGs.

Broke in upoa the enclosure Of the subscriber on
lands owned by Joseph Bailey, about October
eth, 1875, I3 hogs-l0 white, black and l spotted;
come with tails of AMI och ers with tails on, the
owner will prove property, pay charges, aud take
said hogs away.
JOS. CLUBB & co.
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BEETowN, October 20.
TAKEN UP-HoG.

By the subscriber. lands owned by him, near
Hampton Walkers mill on October 10, one
black hog, with little white in face and Sides with
crop off one ear, and split in the other. The
will prove property pay charges and take said stray
Potcsi, Oct. 70. 33w4* Russell CARDY.
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stray Notices.
TAKEN UP-CATTLE.

AAEN UF-CATTLE.
BY the subscriber lands owned by him, on sec.
81 range 4, town of Beetown, three miles Of the
village, on about October %, one year old past
heiter, no horus, red and white spotted white
spot in forehead, piece off lett One year old past
steer, red around neck, white spot in forehead,
mostly white and req speckled crop of right ear
The owner will prove property pay charges ana take
said strays. HENRY HENRLE
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T'AKEN UP-HEIFER.

By the subscriber, about yearago, on lands owned
by him, in section %, town of Beetown year
old heifer, star in head little white below tho belly
slit n left No other marks. The owner will
FINCES AWL.