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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
The Benders.

A Kansas correspondent writes to
the Toledo Commonwealth that in one
of those mysterious interviews which
such persons have with undesignated
parties, he learned from former
resident of Montgomery county the
fate of the murderous Benders. Re-
mindipg the correspondent that
Senator York, whose brother was
murdered by the Bonders, found his
grave without any difficulty that
the Bender's wagon was found tied
to tree in the neighborhood of a
large pond and that their stock
was shut up and starving the resi-
dent Of Montgomery county pros
ceeded to his theory, which was,
that the Benders was lynched few
days before by vigilent committee
which had been organized TO catch
horse thieves, and which extracted
from them full confession of their
crimes, and put thor bodies where
they will not be found till Gabriel
does it. All this, he said, was well
known at the state capitol, and was
the true reason why no serious at
tempt was ever made to catch the
supposed fugitives. For tie credit
of Kansas We should like to think
the storY false.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

The immense tax lists now rp~
pearing in The Southern newspapers
show more clearly than any other
argument how the carpet bag offici-
ais are absorbing the resources of
the people. l. is impossible for them
to pay their taxes, hence the whole
pages of tax lists 10 the papers
Times.
And yet every State 5ut two is
under Democratic government. The
trouble is that under such govern
mont Southern Democrats are both
too proud and too lazy TO work. They
want the negroes TO do all the work
and pay all the taxes while they
strut around with canes and revolv-
ers playing The gentleman aud White
Lacquer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

A LARGE number of men are now
going into the woods. The prices
paid are about as follows: For COM
mon men, SIS to s26 for choppers,
500 to $50 for cooks, $50 to 40, ac-
cording to sizo Of crew. The supply
of men is largely in excess of tho de-
mand. It is computed that 100
millions of logs will come down this
way next spring, and that l 200 men
will b. required. Isaac Staples will
send qp nearly 400 men for Ann
river and other camps lie will pro
baby cut thirty millions. Prepara-
lions are being made to cut on the
st. Croix river, about eighty millions
of long timber.-Poh County Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

The author of the famous fraudul-
ent registration system Of New
York, j. |. Davenport, is in WASH
ington, and has had several inter-
views with the President. Among
the other pieces of information that
comes directly from him az author
ity 10 the statement mate by Cab
met officer that between nineteen
and twenty thousand men have been
enrolled in the city of New York,
since the fifteenth Of November for
"Tilden or war" This said the
Cabinet officer. is not the only in
dicatioH that rilden means TO take
desperate means to marguerite him
self whether elected or not. There
is information from other parts of
the country. from Southern Indiana
and Kentucky in particular, to show
that Tlden is at the bottom of the
organization which is going on
there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

INTERFERING FACTS. The follow
ing curious facts are not generally
known If tallow candle be placed
in a gun, and fred at door, it will
go through without sustaining in
jury and if musket ball be shot
into water, il will not only rehourd
but be fattened; if fired through a
pane of glass it will make a hole TIE
size of the ball without cracking the
glass if tho glass be suspended by a
thread it will make no difference,
and the thread will not even vibrate.
Cork, if sunk 200 feet in water, will
not rise on account of the pressure
of the water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

In the above table New Hamp-
shire, in which State there will be an
election in April, is put down all Re-
publican. In the present Congress
the State is represented by one Re-
publican and two Democrats. The
Democrats themselves admit very
probable Republican gain of one,
while trustworthy information from
there gives every assurance of gain
of two. 1t is certain that the contest
there will DE an extremely bitter
one. 1t is possible that the revised
returns msy make slight difference
though in the above list, az doubts
sre conceded to the Democrats. 1t is
admitted by Democratic members
that it looks very much like Re.
publican majority, but they do not
anticipate losing tho organization of
the House on that account, for the
reason above stated. The Inaugural
ton of Hayes will in all probability
exercise political influence, as there
will doubtless be enough lndepend-
ent Democrats to unite with the Re-
publcans on an organization, par
ticularly as the high handed pro-
ceedings Of the Democracy in the
present house will create such q
storm of popular indignation By that
time that they will have ample
grounds for independent action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

THE shortage in the sugar beet
crop of Europe, the same being 29o,-
600 tons less than last year, accounts
for the rise in the price of sugar.
About so per cent of the Cuban sugar
is consumed in this country, and on
account of the short crop above
mentioned. The European buyers are
forced to competition in the purchase
OF Cuban sugar. The result is rise
of about two cents per pound in this
article
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

Tue Milwaukee Sentinel severely
criticises Reyes action in substituting
Downs in place of Minor on the Re-
publican electoral ticket, since Downs
is also subject to the charge of being
Federal office holder. Other papers
excuse Keyes and censure Downs.
The truth is, both are blamable !;
Reyes because he didn't know his
man, and his man because he was not
posted as to his own eligibility.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
Fifteen Months for 81.

sckIHNER for December, now ready, and which con-.
tains the opening chapters OF Nicholas AiRtarn +"
viii be read with eager curiosity and interest. The
three numbers Of sCEIBSsR. for August, September,
and October, containing the opening chapters of
THAT Lass o. Lowries," will be given to every
subscriber (who requests it,, and whose subscription
begins with the present volume, i. e., with the No
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Subscription price, 81 year--35 cents number
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
GrpMANy has passed a law

GERMANY has passed law requir-
ing her consuls to be lawyers. In
consequence Of this law Theodore
Schwartz, consul for Germany at
Louisville for thirty years. and other
resident consuls of the Empire in this
country who are not trained and pro-
fessional lawyers, are notified that
thew will be removed April lst 1877.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

THE Advocate thinks it proves that
the present Returning Board of Louis
lana is composed of bad men by CIV
ing publicity to the following:
The so>called canvass made by the Return
ing Board in the interest Of Kellogg seems to
US to have no validity, and is entitled to no
respect whatever VIM. A. Wheeler's Com
mitee in regard to the canvass of 1872.
Not a single member of the
present Returning Board was on
he Returning Board of 1872.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

If Grant were to send soldiers to turn out
the House of Representatives next week, and
try to make himself dictator, the republican
press generally would applaud the act.-NsO
York Sun.
If Southern banditti had all Repub-
licans arranged upon a public stage
where with one fell stroke they could
cut the Threats of all, the Democratic
press would encore and encore until
the murderers would pound the dead
bodies of their victims into froth, or
quench thirst with their warm blood
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
New Advertisements.
Stock Farm For Sale.

My farm of ESQ acres, situated ia miles east OF
Lancaster is offered for sale at bargain. One hun
bred and sixty under cultivation balance pas
ture land timber sufficient for fuel and fencing;
stream of running water through the laud; good
spring near house; small bearing orchard; good
frame d. eng barn, stable and plenty Of shedding,
including hay shed. The property particularly
adapted for stock raising.
TERMS S. 500. one-hslt cash; balance on time,
with secured payment
4lw4 \. L.. BlDWEl'L.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

The system Of saving down trees
instead of chopping will be generally
followed by The lumbermen in the
Wisconsin pinery this winioT. 1t is
claimed that three men thus employ
cd will perform the work Of four
men, and that hands can be procur>
ed at less wages, as sawyers, there
by getting rid Of the high prices
that Grst class choppers have here
tofore realized. Barron County
Shield.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
TAKEN UP-CoLT.

By the subscriber on lands owned by him, on Sec
ton s. town of Jamestown on or about the 2oth day
of September 1876 one black Mare Colt, year old
mast 9TH hind feet white and small white spot ON
the nose The owner is requested to prove property
pay charges and take said stray away
CIREAKNs BRANT.
Dated at JamestoM n, Dec. 4, 1875. 4lw4~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

Nv the subscriber on lands occupied 10y him. one
mile southeast of Dckeyville, in the tewn of Paris,
Grant County the It'll day Of December, 1875, one
light bay Horse Colt, two years old past with two
white hind feet and white right fore too white spot
on forehead and small white spot tip of sose. The
owner requested to prove property, pay charges,
and take said stray away.
JOHN II. DANIELS.
dated December IL, 1876. 4lwIs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

SENATOR HOWE of this State is
chairman of the committee to investi-
gate election matters in Louisiana
aud Senator Cameron to investigate
in South Carolina.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

SUSAN B ANTHONY has our prom
ice that she shsll have her desired
change ia the constitution the mo-
ment she produces woman who Will
not scream when she feels a pinch
bug crawling up her back.-Chlcdgo
Ere .Lnfrn1l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
Scribner'S Monthly.
AN UNDlVATED TIItlnUD AMIN MANA1INR

When SCRIBNER issued its famous Midsummer Holt
day Number in July, friendly critic said of it ave
are not sure but that SCRIBNER has touched high
water mark. We do not see what worlds are left to
il to conquer" But the publishers do not consider
that they have reached tho ultima thule of excellence
they believe " there are other worlds to conquer,
and they propose to conquer them
The prospectus for the new volume gives the titles
of more than fifty papers mostly illustratedl, by
Of tho iEhu Undor no hsad of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
The MOST EMINENT LYING IU-

The MOST EMINENT LYING aiU-
THORS, such as Prot. Mdz Muller, Prot.
Ty,daR, 1T Hon w f. Gladstone, DT. ". B.
Carpenter, Prot. H,trley, r. A: Proctor, Fran
els Power CoJ6e, The Duke of Argyll, jas. 4.
F0nde, Mrs. Muloch, Mrs. Ohphant Mrs. Aler.
ander Hiss 7hackeray, Jean Isgelow, Geo.
Mac Donald, Wn Black, Anthony Trolope,
Mattteac ArnOld, Henry Kingsley, w. W. Story,
AuerbacA, R,esk,ia, Carlyle, .1eamysOn, Brotcn-
ing, and many others are represented in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
NATIONAL NOTES.

Political Strategy at Washingtsn-Hewett and
the President-sam Randall tries TO Conquer
the senate-And d0esn't--The Electoral Col
lege a Nuisance--fho Supreme Court as q
Political stake II 0ider-NO Intimidation In
L0uisiana-Decfsive Proofs that ghe Demo
crats OF Louisiana wanted a Perfectly Fair
Election.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
6 NICHOLAS MlNTURN, "


whose story of "Sevenoaks" gave the highest salts
faction to the readers Of the Monthly
The of this latest novel is laid on the banks
of the Hudson. The hero is q young man who has
been always "tied to wOmans apron strings" left
alone with a fortune, but without a purpose.
mother serial, His Inherit ance" by Miss Trafton
will begin on the completion of "That Lass o. Low
ries,' by Mrs Hodgson Burnett.
There is to be series of original and exquisi ely
illustrated papers of Popular Science" by Mrs.
Herrick
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

Bur miss is as good as mule. "
"Ab." says the Governor (filden J,
with Sigh from the depths OF q heav-
irg bosom, "but | bayen't got the
miss p'-Ne,c York Graphic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
Stock Farm For Sale.

Desiring to 90 to New Zeand / offer for sale my
farm, situated four miles tn Lancaster viii
lage. on the Animation road The said property con
sists of go acres, of which $50 under poW
balance meadow land Good Dwelling Stable Ora n
cry and shedding on tbs premises. Thirty acres Of
good Timber. and plenty OF good rnnuing water
Orchard Of $50 bearing trees. will sell down low.
X. TAYLOR.
Lancaster Wis Dec g. 1875 40;f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

By the subscriber, residing on Section Ne. 6, in
Township No 3. Range 8, in the town of Potosi, on
or about the first day of December, 1876, Steer,
three years old, dark brown, intermixed with white
spots; marks. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take said stray.
FL0RIAN JooS
Dated at Potosi Dec. 10 1876 Ilw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
FOREIGN TRAVEL

we have "a Winter on the Nile" by Gen NcflaIIan;
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
TAKEN STEER.

On la ada occupied by the subscriber one mile
OF Dloom gtOn, or about the hr-t of September.
one Briud Steer years old past with under bit
out of lett The is requested TO prove prop
erty pay charges aud take the
CHARLES EEGLE.
Bloomington, Dee, 9, 1876. 40w4%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21

The annual product of the Dubuque
lead mines is about 10000 pigs of
lead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
Pigs For Sale

Berkshire and Essex Boar Pigs from imported
stock, for SALE In proper condition and very cheap
h. V. PERRIN l. SON.
40w2 Cassvie. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
TAKEN UP-Sow.

By the subscriber. in Lancaster, Nov. 26 black
has shite fore foot probably weighs 200 lbs.
The requested to prove property charges
and take the stray away. \. WEDEHASE.
Lancaster, Wis, Nov %, 1876. 3swS
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TAKEN UP-CoLT.

Dated at JamestoM n, Dec.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-12-21
"T1lden or War"

JAMES REDPATH.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-19
ARKANSAS.
Desha County Democratic Meeting
List of Candidates Nominated
The Resolutions Adopted.
From an Occasional Correspondent of the

From an Occasional Correspondent of the
Appeal
EDITORS APPEAL-Pursusnt to ad-
j0uTnment had on the fifteenth day of
Jelly. 1876, the Democratic convention
of Dssha city met at Watson on the
twelfth day Of August, 1876, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the
county offices. The convention was
called to order by James p. Clayton,
chairman, and on motion the roll Of DEL
egates was called by townships, who
answered to their names, and were &C.
cepted. The convention proceeded to tt 9
election of permanent chairman and SCI .
rotary, whereupon John r. Childs was
elected permanent chairman, and Aber-
cr0mbie Holmes secretary.
On motion, the convention went into
the election of candidates, which result
ed IS follows:
For legislature, Dr.. s. J. Peoples; for
sheriff, John L. Chears; for city clerk,
A, Holmes; for city treasurer, John r.
Childs; for surveyor, Hector M'Neal;
for coroner, Robert Bynum; for assessor,
J. w. M'Pherson; for judge, James P.
Clayton; for prosecuting-attorney, B. F.
Groce.
Among the resolutions were the fol.
lowing:
WHEREAS, It is the boast Of the lead
ing Republicans of Desha county, that
they can elect Republicans to ali offices
in the county, and fill their bonds with
cut the aid sad assistance Of the Demo-
Gratis, and that they intend to 10 50;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we deprecate the &C.
ton OF our Democratic friends in becom-
ing sureties OF the official bonds Of Re-
publican office holders, and hereby de-
clare it to be part Cf the policy of the
Democratic party OF Dasha city to use
all honorable means to prevent Demo-
Gratis from becoming bondsmen for
Republican office. holders; aud hereby
pledge ourselves to this end.
RESOLVED, That we hereby direct and
instruct the county central committee
to closely scIutinizs any and all official
bonds, and if in their opinion sureties
are not good for the amount Of the bond
toat they at once institute legal pro-
cee1iDgs to set aside the same.
Resolved, That Hon. A. FL. Garland
is the choice OF the Democratic party of
Desha county for the United States sem
ate, and our representatives in the next
legislature be requested to cast their
votes for him as such,