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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
THE NARROW GUAGF.
Sale Of the Road to the Bondholders.
Galena Gazette.


The q alena 81 Soui hern Wiscop.
sin Railroad was sold to the highest
bidder at the front door of the
court house this morning by Daniel
). Harris, special commissioner ap-
pointed by the cours to make snch
sale. The property was bid in by
James NJ. Ryan Of the Purchasing
Committee in behalf of the compa-
ny for the sum of $4,000, and it
includes the narrow guage road be-
tween this city and PIattevile; the
extension thereof and all tenements
and appurtenances thereto, belong
ing or in any way appertaining.
The Purchasing Committee ap-
pointed by the bondholders to rep
resent their interests at the sale,
were Messrs. J. M. Ryan, VIM.
Dickson and John FL. Hellman.
There was only one bid offered on
the property-tha of Mr.. Ryan
and this being the case it was
knocked down to the bondholders.
The sale was made in pursuance of
a decree entered by the Circuit
Court in March last and was at
tended by large number OF stock
and bondholders of the road.
The real and personal effects of
the q. 81. S. w. r. r. Company
have now passed out of the hands
OF the stockholders into those of the
bondholders who it is hoped will re-
pair the road and complete the ex-
tension at the earliest practicable
moment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
The Controlling Power In Congress
From the Madison Journal.

rfom tue 0lhulsOu JOufuhi
The Democratic majority in Con-
gress is so totally and nbjectly I'M
der the control OF the caucus, and
that caucus so under the control of
but comparatively small committee
OF its members, that some of the cor
respondents have come habitually to
speak of all the proposed measures
of the Democracy as having to be
referred to the thinking Commit.
tee" 1t is a sort of screw within a
screw, and the members OF the party
seem not to think of passing upon q
measure, or even taking it into con-
sideration till it has been ground out
by the "Thinking Committee" Now,
this might be a very excellent and
bene6cent thing to do and it might
be productive of the very best re
suits, provided the thinking Com
mittee" were made up of the right
kind of stuff. But such, unfortunate
ly, is not the case, but, on the con.
troll of matters is abandoned to the
very worst and most dangerous ele.
ments of the party, and the really
safe and conservative men are totally
without influence in the deliberations,
if they may be characterized by that
term, of the caucus, 1t is the Black
burns, the Chalmers, the fuckers,
the Hsmptons, and the Buffers, who
run the machine, the men who
have lost none of their reverence for
their old companions in arms, the
heroes of the Southern confederaey
and none Of their admiration tor the
principles that prompted the rebel
lion. They profess, with more or less
sincerity, TO believe that there is
danger of Capitalization they would
weaken rather than strengthen the
bonds that hold the Union together;
State sovereignty IN their estimation
is first and foremost and the Federal
Union is but a subordinate compact,
that has no right even 10 self protec
ton. These men sometimes indulge
IN reservations of devotion to the
Federal constitution. but this is done
With q mental reservation, and the
constant desire is TO weaken tie
executive and administrative powers
of the General Government and
make the States more aud more
sovereign. Such are the men that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
The Famine In Egypt.

Dispatches from Lend On state the
mortality during the recent famine
in Upper Egypt vas truly appalling.
1t is stated that no fewer than ten
thousand persons have succumbei
TO the famine in GhisZeh Kena and
Esns alone, According to Mr..
Baird who was sent to relieve the
starving myriads and TO report up
on the famine TO the Egyptian Gov.
eminent, the population were very
poor aGd extremely over-taxed.
The stress of the famine is over, but
if there should be another bad Nile,
and over-tsxing is continued a
worse break.out than ever is anti
cipsted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
State Teachers Examination.

The Annual Examination of can.
didates for State Teachers .Certifi
Gates will be held, as provided by
law, at Madison, beginning Tuesday,
August II, 1879. at 9 O'clock, A. VI
The Board Of Examiners consists
of Prot. Duncan McGregor, of
Platteville, Prof. George w. Peck
ham of Milwaukee and Supt JAS
T. Lurn, of Ironton, Sank county.
Applicants for certificates will be
examined in the following branches
of study:
a. For an unlimited State Ger.
tifcate the branches now required
for first grade County Certificate,
with the addition Of English Liter
ature, and the rudiments of Botany
Geology, Poll zeal Economy, Gen.
eral History aud Mental Pbiloso.
ply.
This certificate will be issued on
ly to those who furnish satisfactory
evidence of snccessful teaching for
III ledst DlU6 teTMs.
CD For o limited Give years')
State certificate, the branches now
required tor a first grade county
certificate with the addition of Eng
hsh Literature and the rudiments OF
Mental Philosophy.
This certificate will be issued on.
ly to those who furnish satisfactory
evidence of successful teaching fer
at least three terms.
Seveuty-fve per ccot. is fixed as
the lowest average standing in the
branches for an unli mited eertifi-
cate; and seventy per cent. in all
the branches for the limited certifi-
cate.
Applicants v no fail in any of the
branches required may present
themselves for REORGANIZATION in
the branches required for the limit
ed certificate within one year; and
for the unlimited certificate, once
within two years. A re.examina-
ton in those in which they are sue
cessful will not be required. Cam
didates who failed last year in any
of the branches or did not complete
their examination for either certifi-
cate are earnestly requested 20 be
present with the new applicant this
year.
All stationery needed will be fur
nished by the examiners.
WILLIAM G. WHITFoRD.
State Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

rule the caucus, and the caucus is
supreme. Its commands are sover-
eign and peremptory from its de-
cisions there is no appeal, aud any
appearance of a refractory or rebel
lions disposition is promptly sup
pressed by the crack of the party
lash. The moderate and reflective
members of the party have no infu-
enee in its deliberations. They are
overborne and silenced by the loud
and aggressive Southerners, who SO
largely predominant in the party.
If Northern man has any influence,
it is only by getting himself in ac-
cord with this dominant element.
These are the causes which have
aroused the old sectionalism. The
South has solidified itself, and its
representative men have planted
themselves upon the old States
rights issues. The result will be
that the North must solidify and
meet the danger which menaces the
perpetuity of the Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
7orn 1, Range e. Bsstern
Toen i. Range A. yTllage Of Bsstosen

Lot no Is in so
Village Of Flora FoHntGiH.
Lots and block L.. 10 Lots 5 s and block &c
Lots 10 and II block 10
Toten 4. Range 5--Beetotcn.
shsw qr............... 23 Nv or qr.......... 35
Sc or Sc qr............ 25 Five SO 100 acres of
Two acres in ne cor side or or IS
E3ane or 2oiSM sc qr.............,.... 10
Sc " or 25i
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08


We notice that Horace Rublee Is again ed
ting the Grant County HERALD. --EarlingtOn
Republican.
PRETTY good compliment; thank
you. The Hon. Horace Rublee has
long been regarded almost univer.
sally as the ablest editorial writer in
Wisconsin. Now then, can we return
the compliment? Can we say, sig
nificantly. that Boss (over sneak
thieves) Reyes is editing the Darling
ton Republican ? Does its publisher
appreciate the situation? Does he
distinguish the gentleman from the
bully" or the "solidity of thought" in
the man who started the compound
falsehood comprehended in the "def-
initely known" charge?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
The Aston Murder.

The HERALD few weeks ago had
an account of the Aston murder in
Georgia. Cox who killed him is now
on trial and the following is his side
of the story:
ATLANTA, May 3.--In the trial of
Cox to-day for the murder of Col.
Aston, Cox himself was on the stand.
He said after the war some years he
settled in De Kalb county, near Al
ston. Bought his farm there on AL
ston's account, and from that date
we're bosom friends. In 1876 Sena.
tor Gordon was embarrassed, and in.
terested defendant in a convict lease
he to have halt the profits. Aston
drew the contracts. He took Aston
as a silent partner, he to give Aston
halt of what he made out of the bust
ness, and Aston to divide with him
all he (Alston) made out OF the Office
of assistant keeper Of the penitentiary,
law practice, or otherwise. The first
year his profits on the hire Of convicts
were $500; gave Aston half; Aston
got embarrassed, and defendant gave
him money to go to Washington City
to collect a claim which he got, and
got $4,000 fee. Aston refused a
division, and said he wanted no more
to do with the convict business. They
remained friends, however. When
the Gordon interest was placed IN
Alston's hands, defendant wantHd to
sell also. Walters wanted to 49,.
Defendant asked $4,000 for his inter.
est, as Aston told him he would hold
him for forty.four bales of cotton for
the years rental. Walters refused to
buy at that price. AS an inducement
to defendant to sell to Walters for
$500 Aston agreed to release de-
PENDANT from the payment of the cot
ton. At the barber,shop Aston told
defendant, "You have made a good
thing out of this" and Aston said he
(Cox) ought to give him half, or
twenty two bales. Defendant replied
that all his property was under mort.
gage, and this would take the bread
from his wife and children, Aston
threatened to stop the trades, when
defendant threatened to expose the
convict business aud all parties to it,
and Alston's actions about It in the
Legislature. Aston said he would
kill defendant if he did, and called
him liar. Defendant threatened to
knock him down. Aston told de
tendant to arm himself and meet him
some place and fight it out. Did arm
and return at time fixed. Sent
word to Aston and received Alston's
message. Went then to the capital
to make Aston agree to settle up
their business relations finally ; not
for the purpose Of fighting Aston
The latter met him and they had a
talk. Aston proposed to fight. De.
PENDANT said ne would board the next
train with him. Aston said. "Do
you want to shoot it out ?" He re-
piled anything would suit him. AL
ston said, "Do you want to shoot
now ?" and rose. Defendant was at
the door with view of going, Al
ston drew his pistol, and he (Cox)
drew his. Aston fred twice, and
struck him in the mouth, which shot
knocked him to tho floor. Aston
also shot him in the hand. He was
dazed by the shock, his head buzzed,
and he could not hear the shots. As
soon as he could he rose and fired at
Aston. lie could see through smoke.
Saw Aston sink down. He only shot
Aston in self.deiense. He (Cox)
was his best friend and did not want
10 kill him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Ionn S, Range a-Littls Grant
Topn 8. Range 4 Mount Hop.
village Of Mount Hope

All OF bock--........ Lots 8 ! s and 10
All of block and e1s lot 3.......13
All of block ........u Lots 5 and 6........2l
Lots and &c.,. ...lz Lot l....- ....lJ
Toon 6. Range d. Woodman
Elk ne or Sc qr....... IlEighteen acres in sw
Sc or Sc or except Or Sc qrs....-.........-..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
The Chinese in Havana.

Havana has very large Chinese
population. Coolies were imported
until within a few years in great
numbers, and sold under q contract
OF eight years OF service. When
this period expired the coolies nat
urally grav.tated toward the cities,
and, a nucleus once formed, soon
spread, until whole seetionsare now
peopied with these Mongolians. A
few of them have accumulated some
wealth, nearly all are industrious,
but with the great mass it is seri-
GUS question as to the provision for
even the meager food which salts
fies their idea of living. Their
young men are fond of initiating
the ways, dress and diversions of
the Cuban "blood." There is some.
thing exceedingly funny. not to say
grotesquely pathetic, IN the sight
of a Chinaman peering out from
the highest of PROBABILITIES" and
adorned with u stylish silk bat, a
cane, and lavender kids. These
young fellows acquire all the vices,
if not all the virtues, of this cosmo>
politan city.
The Chinese, too, have their
theater. The approach thereto is
through dark and narrow streets,
meagerly lighted by slokly light
here and there from saloons and
eating houses, whose signs are in
Oriental characters. A little hole
in stone wall, barely as large as a
stove pipe, denotes the licket office.
Our guide, intrusted with ample
funds, thrusts his hand into the
mysterious beyond, giving vent TO
a torrent of vocalisms unmistaka-
bly, heathenish. The demand for
best places creates an evident ex.
element 10 the breasts Of the dis.
pensers of tickets. 1t is clear that
the boxes are in very little use in
this establishment. Thus we find
ourselves, moment later, looking
down in solitary grandeur upon q
mass of mixed humanity which is
too much absorbed in the scene
upon the stage to pay attention to
our entry. The room, quite large,
is dimly lighted by candles set
against the supporting posts, and
arranged with an ingenious dlsre.
gard of effects. A plumber of mn
sicians keep up desultory din with
horns, drums and cymbsls, its VOL
ume of intensity rising and falling
with the action Of the play, The
drama itself eliminates in frequent
well-stimulated acts of domestic
violence. giving the finely .formed
athletic actors an opportunity to
display surprising agility. All fe-
male parts are assumed by men
1t is understood that the most
lucrative department of this home
Of hisirionic art is TO be found be.
low the stage, whore those initiated
and we'll known to the proprietors
may indulge in the Chinese passion
for gaming. Hdrper'S Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
EA MINE
CONsUMPTlON CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and perma
ncnt cure for consumption, bronchitis, ca
tarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affec-
tons, also positive and radical cure for
nervous debility and all nervous complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it hia
duty to make it known to he suffering fell
lows. Actuated by this motive, and a desire
to relieve human suffering, will send, free
of charge, TO all VINO desire it, this recipe,
with full directions for preparing and using,
in German, French or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, W. W. Sherar, l4s Powers Block,
Rochester, New York. 6w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

MADISON, May The last iegis.
lsture having enacted law making
the 3oth of May legal holiday, Gov.
Smith issues his proclamation ear
nestly recommending that all the peo-
pie in the proper observance of said
holiday so far abstain from labor and
business that they may visit the Gem.
eteries where the remains OF our gal
liant soldiers are buried and in token
of affection and remembrance and I'M
dying devotion celebrate their heroic
deeds and decorate their honored
graves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Torn 8, Range = 'Vylasfng.
Tfl,age Of Wyals4.sng.
LOU II. LEcLER.
Treasurer, Grant County, Wis
Strawberry Plants for Sale.

have fine Stock of hardy and Prolific
Strawberry plants, amongst which are the
Colonel Cheney, Charles Downing, Seth Boy
den, Monarch of the West, Kentucky and Met.
calf Also raspberries of the following named
kinds: Davidson's Thornless, Golden Thorn
less, Seneca, Turner. and Philadelphia and
Brsniywine blackberry ,curranf, etc Parties
intending 10 set plants this spring will do well
to order early. and by sending me a list az
what they wish TO plant, will price the l;st
TO suit the times. P. H. PARSONS.
Lancaster, Wis, March 10, 1879. Imp
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

THE circular By VIM. Welch con.
corning the conduct of II. f. Dous.
man as Fish Commissioner has
brought on terminating contro-
versy between these gentlemen. 1t
will lead many to the conclusion, en-
tertsined by rs from the first, that
this fish spawning and furnishing
business never would have had be.
ginning if it were not tor the offices
and salaries connected with il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
India .
THE CHOLERA.

LONDON, May 5. "A dispatch
from Calcutta says nearly a million
pilgrims who assembled at the
Hurd war fair have carried cholera
in different directions. Outbreaks
of the disease are reported from
Delhi, Wramitzar, Raw ulpendee and
elsw here Some cases have occurr-
ed among European troops. IL it
asserted that out of $4,000 persons
who went 10 the fair from Cumaton
a quarter are missing. This mortal
ity has been caused BY tbs police
forging them to travel the desert
tracks. 1t is probable that the story
is much exaggerated.
FAMINE
The Bombay Government reports
great distress imminent iE the Dec
can, because OF the failure of the
crops. Five thousand famine strick
en- refugees from Kuttywar have
entered Bombay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

II pursuance of an official order,
the Canadian Dominion Council for
bids the importation or introduction
OF American cattle into the Provin-
ces of Ontario, Quebec, New Bruins.
wick, Nova Scotia and Prince Ed
wards Island until the 9th of June.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
A Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pittsburgh said
jokingly TO a lady patient who was complains
ing of her ilAheaith and OF his inability to
cure her, "try Hop Bitters." The lady took
it in earnest and used the Bit.ers from which
she obtained permanent health. She now
laughs a; the doctor for his joke but he is not
so well pleased with it, as il cost him good
patient
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

Architects and school BOYS having maps
and plans to draw find Leamon's Dyes the
most convenient form of colors. They are
put up by Wells, Richardson & Co., Burling-
ton, Vt These Dyes are the best to be had
for general use. Druggists have them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Harris addition to pilage Of Blue River.
7oaon 2. Range 3-Potosi
Village Of Potosi -M.Lots.
af Potost-out.Lot.

village Of Baend Tistd.
Part lot 80 and IL feot Lot 81 ........
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

Perfected Butter Color, made by Wells,
Richardson q Co., Burlington, w., is pre-
ferred by such authorities in doing work as
Jones l. Faulkner, winners of the 500 first
prize. and r. s. Houston, Kenosha, Wis,
winner of the $50 first prize at the great
Dairy Fair. They use it regularly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

A MOTHER says 81 am mission.
airy in my nursery; there six pair of
little eyes are watching me, and six
little hearts are acquiring ideas OF
truth from my works as well as words
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

A Deyourlpg Dragon.

Thousands of people are destroyed by the
devouring dragon, who conquers the world
with disease of the kidneys and bladder, or
liver, acute rheumatism, caused by poisonous
secretions, and the first.named disorders are
radically cured by Kidney Wort For sale
by all Druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

COMMUNICATING 20 rods 2
NV cor % sea nv%
thence south 40 rods.
thence east 90 rods
thence north 40 rods,
thsnce W 80 rods TO
place Of beginning,
containing 5 acres -.-si
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

envy the man why kan talk S65
days in year and think he is inter-
estlng and original all the time; but |
don't want 10 be sun-in law of one of
these kind of people.--Josh Billings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Rvthmic Life

When the blood. free from impurities makes
rythmic melody in mans life, he cannot suffer
from troubles with the kidneys or liver, and
piles will not trouble him. Kidney Wort is
an uniaiing cure for these evils. Ii also aids
digestion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

II IS VHb lIiltHLIOH OF lHt OaUaUIaN
Government to educate the North
western Indians at once in the art of
agriculture, so that they will be able
to sustain themselves by the time that
the buffalo disappears.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Torn 2, Range2-Parf,.

sstss+ sss-@ssss ----sse.s
In NV cor NV or sc qr.-lt
In ne corner nez neA-2i
8 part Of sen ne4.. .....2z
N and W part IL sw Of
BvA ..... ........-.-..-.l
Nj of nwl ......-....--.-.2i
Commencing 8 Of ne cor
Of ne& of ne& ! rods
thence 50 rods. III
y 10 rods, thence SIS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
THE HERALD.
LANCASTER.
Thursday, May sth, 1870.

FREDERICK DOUGLAS has published
an eloquent appeal to his colored
brethren of the South against their
exodus.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
THE MARK ETS.
CHICAGO.

Wheat es@ss9sc. Corn 5s1zc oats a.. a25e r.
ssc. Barley s9152c, for extra No. 8. Mess pork
$685. to 947. Lard $500. Hogs So 30G3 So. Cattle
s25o9s.75 for 25 for bI tchers steers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08

The amount Of pin- money required
by married women depends on
whether she uses diamond pins or
rolling ping.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-05-08
Iittdge or Cuba City.
RIoCK
TOWN 3, Range l. Plattewile

TOM 3, Range l. FtdtteuiHe
VIZ ofswx Of swk :. . swk of sw4 lis
Five acre lot In Sw1& of NV or ,...J s
of nwz of sw%, BID Mex of sw qr... 40
north by Shullsburg East part Of eI% sw1S
road, asst by lands OF of swk
II Landsburg, south iE1a ofwk OF nwL 81
and W est by lands Of SwA OF SELF ,..,.,.,,3 SO
II Robbins .......-..14 Sa ofnh OF sh of seq
One acre In SO cor Of ofswx, ex l acre Ia
lot 6 in sea of ne or .l6l east end - 81
Lot 4 In nwA ofnw Dr.. Mex ................ 80
Village Of PlateviIle
We eliot Y ...........i5 Lot 3 block 30, ex "a TT
Lot in south end.......I5
VIZ OF lot 70 and all of Two II west side lot g.
lot Io......r...........l and all OF lot block
E15 of lot II ex l9xs0n 40 ...............,..i is
corner and lot liz IS Fifty-eight feet north
Lots 2 block lS-..l5 end lots and of
Ma of lot block 2l....I5 block 40 .......,.1 Is
Parkers Addition 10 Piliage Of Plat,epius
Lots 2 34k87S9 lO......................, is
oueTtons Redan Additiont TO itdge Of Platte pitte.
Y