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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
THE LADY ELGlN.
The Catastrophe Which Resulted
From Capt. Barry's Determine
ton to Obey the Law.
A Military Company Disbanded by Gov. Ran.
dali. For Saying They Would Not Resist
Federal Troeps-Tho Times when
Wisconsin Was Rebel State

Milwaukee Sunday Telegraph.
Every year the local newspapers
tell over again the story of the lost
steamer Lady Elgin, and repeat the
accounts of the survivors. The his.
tory ls narrowing one, and is read
with ever renewed and thrilling in.
terest. The incidents come home to
the heart of Milwaukee; many OF
whose homes were desolated by
the sad event The facts are few
On the 9th of September 1860, the
steamer Lady Elgin was chartered
tor an excursion to Chicago for the
benefit of Capt. Garrett Barry's com.
pany of Union Guards. Some 400
passengers were on board besides the
militiamen. Off Winetka, II miles
from Chicago, the steamer collidcd
with the schooner Augusta, and soon
afterwards sunk. But Is passengers
were saved out of the whole number
ofpassengers and crew. Capt. Barry
was among the last. One of the
passengers was III. w. Gunnison. who
has been a resident of Milwaukee
since l848, when ne came here with
Lucas Seaver as editor OF the Com
merctal Advertiser. (now the NeDS,)
which was established by Seayer in
that year. In 1860 Gunnison was
practicing law in the city, writin.
oceasionly for the press and delivering
political addresses whenever called
upon. He escaped from the wreck,
barely alive, and prepared the most
graphic, detailed and interesting ao.
count of the catastrophe, and of his
own escape, which was published.
The circumstances leading to the
excursion, however, were of the
greatest political Importance, though
the extent Of the tragedy overshad-
owed the disputes to which it origin
ated
Alexander W.Randall was govern.
or Of the state a: the time. The con-
fllct between the state of Wisconsin
and the federal governme.t, in re.
gard to the matter of enforcing the
punishment OF S. NJ. Booth, for VIC.
lsting the fugitive slave law, had then
been at its height. The state 50.
preme court had nuliied in its de.
cision the act Of congress, and had
refused to send up its record to the |
supreme court of the United States |
for review, The latter court had, /
however, procured certified copy, /
through the attorney for the govern
ment, and on such copy had pro.
ceeded with the appeal, and revising
the judgment OF the State court, af.
frmed the
VALIDITY or THE SLAVE ACT.
Booth was at that time in federal
custody, but bad been once rescued
by mob, from the Milwaukee GUS
tom house, and there were daily
threats and apprehensions Of another
attempt of the same kind. II was
freely talked that Judge Miller and
the United States Mashal, Jehu Lewis,
might make requisiiion for United
States troops to protect the prisoner,
and .ha. the state MALTA companies
would be called to repel the federal
The people were largely Republi-
can, and were in warm sympathy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16


with Booth. The claims of the fed
eral government to supremacy were
derided and defed. The populace
were, apparently, as ready to fly to
arms to resist the United States as
they were a year later to protect it
from southern assailants. Gov. Ran.
dali was
RED HOT STATES RIGHTS MAN,
and reflected the EXTREMIST senti-
ments of the public. The Union
Guards, of which Capt. Barry was
in command, were commissioned and
equipped by the state. They were
nearly all Democrats, as was Capt.
Barry, and they were stalwsrt sup
portefs of the federal union and the
enforcement of the laws of the United
States. The phrase "Union saver"
was then one of contempt or cbloquy,
and voluhle professions OF attachment
to the Union were unpopular in Wis
consin.
1t was reported TO Gov. Randall
that Capt. Barry,in conversation, m lore
or less public, had spoken strongly in
| favor of
| SUPPORTING THE GENERAL GOVERN
! MENT,
In the Booth crisis, and had said that
sit the state MALTA should be called
out, to repei the United States troops
In their attempt to enforce the law
he should disobey the state mandate
or order"
Upon hearing this report, Gov. Ran
dali peremptorily disbanded the
Union Guards, revoking the commits
sion of It's officers aud dismissine
them from the service Of state Their
arms and equipments were taker
from them and returned to the state
CAPT. BARRY AND HIS MEN
received the order, but determined
to maintain their organization, though
OF course, without any authority o.
law. Yet it was not unlawful. te
maintain uniformed company anc
to drill with arms. So the guards de-
termined to raise means for the pur
chase of arms and equipments il
place of those taken from them b,
Gov. Randall's order. For this pur
pose, the excursion on the lady Ell
gin was projected, and the steame
started for Chicago, with the com
pany and their four hundred guests
The balance of the story is tina
which has been told and retold annu
ally on the anniversary of the catas
trophe for twenty years past.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

simply records of transactions as
noted By him while in The service.
These statements are further cor
roboratsd by the testimony of many
OF the survivors of thu 9Th, which
was the only Wisconsin regiment
which came under Hancock's COM
mand, and veterans of other states
who remember these unfortunate
traits in his character.
We hardly think the democratic
nominee will feel under any partic-
ular obligations to Mr.. McC.ul for
bis attempted defense.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Dental Notice.

In conformity with the desires exprssea
by many of his former patrons,
Dr.. C. SToDDARD SMITH
has decided to open a dental Office in Ian
caster, and may be found from this date in
Utrs building, mex. door south of the HERALD
office, where he will be pleased 30 wait upon
his former patients, or any Others desiring
his services.
Lancaster, June 10, 1880. loft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

Is one of the most annoying dis
eases in the world, and yet all can
find sure relief by the use OF DIR.
SWAYNE'S OINTMENT. 1t has
been tested in thousands of instances.
and invariably makes a sure cure.
The symptoms are moisture, like
perspiratiou, intense itching, in
creased by scratching, very distress
ing, particularly at night. as if rim
worms were crawling in and about
the rectum, the private paris are
sometimes affected. Procure this
ointment Al once, Swayne's ONT
ment is also SPECIFIC for letter, itch.
salt rheum, scaId head, ervsipelas.
barber's itch, blotches, all scaly,
crus;y, cutaneous eruptiens. Price
30 cents 3 boxes for Sl.25. Sent
by ma IL 10 any address on receipt OF
price, IN currency or three-cept
postage stamps. Prepared by DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all prominent druggists. In
Lancaster by Jas. A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Farm For Sale.

Two hundred and thirty three acres lying
between the villages OF Bloomington and
Beetown, 100 acres under pillow, the balance
meadow aud pasture, including fine grove
of timber all fenced Comfortable frame
dwelling, barn and outhouses. Several good
springs Of water. Terms, $23 per acre, half to
be cash and the balance can run from Two TO
six years at per cent. per annum. For
further particulars apply to
Mrs S. NJ GRANT,
or JAMES BALL .tNTINE.
Bloomington, Wisconsin. 22if
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
A Good Farm For Sale.

l will sell my farm, of mile northsn,t of
the village of Mt, Hope, consisting Of leo
acres, 95 acres under Gu Itivasion Of which 20,
acres Is meadow, 65 acres is pasture and sec
on g"n~th timber. There is a good pasture
WITH i"nty of stock water in it; on he prem>
ises i good frame house 2Gx32, with eight
rooms ard good cellar under the whole
also : OF bsrn Sox50, good well los feet
dcep,a ci.tefp At the door,a thrifty orchard Of
three acre plenty of ousbaildings The
undersigRe. .,-hing to move west in the
spring, will iieap. Apply to The under
signed on ~ a.raiaas
DANIEL TAYLOR.
Mt hope, Gent 81 unity, Wis. 27m3*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
sASCHO PANZA.

Blessings on the man. exclaimed Ssncho
Panzs, ''who invented Sleep Granted, San.
eho, but is not he who restores peacs TO ach.
ing brows more blessed Neuralgia and
Rheumatic sufferers who have obtained or.
nanent relief from Dr. Thomas Electric Oil
ought to and probably do think so. The med
icine relieves inflammation, external and in
tcrnal. Sold by James A. Jones
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
A Gard.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretons of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. loss of manhood, &c, will send
recipe that viii cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discov-
cred by a missionary in South America Send
a self-addressed envelope to the Rrv JosKrH
7. INMAN, Station D, New York CITY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Democratic County Convention.

win be held in Lancaster, Tuesday, Sep.
TENDER II, to nominate candidates for coun-
~ Offices and such other business az may
come before the convention and would rec
commend town caucuses to be held on Sa. =
urday, Sept IS, urlels otherwise ordered BY
town committees. II A. MooRE,
County Chairman.
Lnncasie.r Mi.consln HAnteInLer s. 1850.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Lancaster Residencefor Sale

My cottage in the northeast part of the
city is offered for sale on easy terms. There
are four acres of nice ground in good eondi-
ton for cultivation. The house is high,
neat, well built and commodious cottage.
Has good and convenient cistern and GOO.
stable. JOHN b. CALLS.
Lancaster, May IS, so. rstf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Farm For Sale.

offer my farm two miles east of Lancas-
ter, consisting of eighty acres of land. Sixty
acres are under cultivation. To be sold at =
low price, together with crop of twenty acres
OF corn as good as in the town On tho
premises is snug farm house 20x24 feet,
neatly finished. 24w4* JONI HOGAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
FENNIMORE
PRAIRIE FARM
FOR SALE.

My farm ofnearly 400 acres, located on Fennimors
prairie, but in the town Of Lancaster Is offered Tor
sale
$50 acres are under cultivation.
About 90 OF timber.
The pillow land is all prairie
Plenty OF good water, never failing.
There Is good house and good pew SKIS
baln
The place is miles from Fennimore aud miles
from Lancaster. 1t is known as the Bugbee farn in
the Rogers hollow only mile from grist mill.
Will sell for SIS per acre. crops and all incl uded-
onethird down, and the balance may run for twenty
years at ten per cent. HENRY BUGBEE.
febnimore January &C. 1850. 47mG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

NoTIcE.-We were suffering the most ex.
cruciating pain from inhammatory rheuma-
tism. One application of DR.. Thomas Ec.
lecttie Oil afforded almest instant relief, and
two fifty cent bottles effected permanen.
cure. 0. L. CoNsrocK,
Caledonia, MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Good Farm for Sale-Town of
T,auna efer

200 acre farm three miles north of the city 81
Lancaster, is for sale at a bargain. There is
160 aeres under pfsw
and the whole farm fenced. It Is beautifully sup
piled with
Timber. Water and Pasturs.
It has a good two story frame house a gSod frame
barn, granary and other outsbuildings.
Tho price is low. For further particulars GALL on
the premises JAS s. LIVEIFs
Lancaster, Wis. T1ltfI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

A MOB OF white men took six ne
groes out of jail at SadlersvilIe,
Robertson county. Tenn, Tuesday
night and Iyncbed them, They were
accused of murder, and their trial
had been in progress during the
previous day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
A Residence and Fruit Garden
for Sale.

For sale, my residence in Lancaster, con-
sisting Of a good house, large stable, 3 cis.-
terms, well, and every variety of fruit !has
viii grow in this climate. Terms easy. Az.
ply to J. Milton Mills Of Lancaster, Wis
January 26th, 1880. 4stf
G. r FAIJEY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
$500 REWARD!

A reward of $500, $500 By the county and
$500 by Joseph Bailie, will be paid for infor-
nation sufficient to secure the arrest and con-
victlon of the party or parties who Sc, fire TO
the dwelling house and barn Of Joseph Bailie,
n the Town of Lancaster, Grant county,
Wisconsin, on the night Of the 9th OF An.
gust, 1879.
Dated Lancaster, Wis, Sept. 10, 1879.
GAY. ID. STREETER,
Sheriff of Grant Co, Wis
JOSEPH BAILIE.
will add 70 the above reward for the ar
rest and conviction OF the person or persons
who continue 70 harrsss and destroy my
property, One Hundred Dollars more, rnsk-
ing IN all for me, Three Hundred Dollars
JOSEPH BAILIF
And will add for the county, the sum Of
5000 more, making in all for The county Of
Grant, $500. GAY. ID. STREETFR,
Sheriff Of Grant Co., Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

RICHARD GUENTHER is nominated
for Congress by Republicans of the
Oshkosh district and Mr.. Sanger in
the Milwaukee district The districts
are now represented ty Democrats
but with such good candidates there
is hope of redeSming both of Thorn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

MIR. EDISON says that no hs, CON-
pIotely solved !hs problem OF cleo
trio lighting. In the October num-
Der of the North american Review
he will state she advantages of cleo
tricity over gas, and explain how
the new light is to be introduced,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16


The Democratic Convention held
as Muscoda yesterday nominated
the Hon. NJ. NJ. Co!hren for Con-
gress, by acolamatlon. Sheriff
Strooter and IL. B. Coons, twhs were
There, report the Convention and
the ratification meeting as this most
enthusiastic they ever attended
They Say every delegate from the
whole district was present and that
all but one was in favor of tho nom
inati0n ot Judge Cothren. The
delegates marched in a body, I'D by
three bgess bands 10 tho outdoor
stand whore the mass meeting was
held, a2i speeches wore msde by
Messrs. Gregory aud Jones Of Mad
ison, and Ripley Of RJchland county.
The boom for Judge Csthreu, as
these Democrats look 81 Is, is big,
but as usual the blunders Of their
managers are likely to bring their
steeds short st the heme stretch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

The Pap-sucksrs at Plsttvills and
Bosoobel continue their fight againf t
the HERALD without whose aid two
years ago Mr.. Eazelton would not
have been Congressman. Heavy
pressure of business prevents our
giving them the attention wo in.
tended this week They arc rap
pidly cutting down the Republican
vote of this county. If they had
not been in existence for the past
two years, especially the patent
organ established and run by Or.
HazeltQn at Boscobel, tho Republi-
can majority in this county next
election would not have been less
than 1000 The tact that the party
is sustained and candidates imposed
upon intelligent working men, to
sustain such unprincipled men con-
stantly weakeus and ultimately
breaks down the party. The cor
rupt rascsls are bringing usinto the
minority as they did in nearly all
the states few years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
County COnyentiOn.-Creenback

The Grecnbackers Of Grant County will
meet % delegate County Convention at Ian
easter on Tuesday, Sept q, 1880, at the
hour Of l p. N. for the purpose of nominal.
ing candidates for the several county Offices.
TOWNS WIN be entitled to deIegates as follows.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Special Notices.
Strawberry Plants For Sale

In quantities to suit purchasers, the follow :
ING kinds Charles Downing, Col. Cheney,
Seth Boydon, Kentucky. Crescent Seeding,
and Monarch Of the West, VII be ready for
delivery in September and October. Cheap
by p II. Parsons, Lancaster, Wis. 24m2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

Tue s0Idler vote Tor The RepubIi-
can candidates, according to the
above figures, was 1885, 37, and A..
803 fer the Democratic candidates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

THERE will DO no meeting OF the
Lancaster Garfield dub next SSlur-
day evening. The Meeting hes boen
postponed TO Wedne4 lay o7sning
next week, and will be addressed by
lion. Charles Seymour, IF La Crosse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Stray Cattle.

suayed from the subscriber. residing on lands
owned by him in the town OF Water loo, section Is.
one white cow. with small red spots over her, had
bell on when she left, also yesrling heifer.
white, with some red about the head and neck.
Said animals left my premises, July 10th. ANY per
son notifying me Of their whereabouts will tie
literally rewarded. Bowls
j. VIM. REED,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
The Hera.ds Circulation.

AS published last week a typo
graphical error occurred in the fol-
lowing certificate, which gave it less
than it's full significance, 1t is here
corrected
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Lancaster, Wis, September G, 1880.

HaI0aSFeI. WI5,B nePleIHUeT U I5oV.
We, the undersigned, have been employed
as compositors in the office of the Grant
County HERALD during the whole of the
past year, and to this date. We, on oath, say
that the regular weekly issues of the Grant
County HERALD have not been less than
seventy-five quires u800 copies) since near
the beginning of the present year 1890; that
the issues have been steadily increasing and
for some weeks have not been less than eighty
quires (l920 copiesl- the edition at the
present time being still larger than this lat :
ter number. GEORGE FRITz, Foreman.
WALTER POLLOCK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 6tI
day of September, 1880.
DAVID ScHREINER,
Justice of the Peace.

AS stated by this affidsyit of three
printers who have been in tue office
from the beginning of the year to
the date named, the HERALD's
circulation went up near the begin
ming OF 1880 to 1900 copies every
week. 1t has at no time been lass
since it first reached that number. but
has from week to week increased. In
June the regular issues were up to
1920 and the number has increased
since then, we do not choose to state
how much. It's more,probably than
we will get credit fer, but at present
We would rather be under than over
estimated in this particular.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

Il is suggested that primaries be held upon
Saturday the 18th.
ions A MAY. Chm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Second Assembly District Republl-
can Convention.

The Republican Electors OF the second As,
sembly District will hold a delegate conYan>
ton at Beet,wn on Monday September 81,
1850, at O'Clock p. m. for the purpose OF
nominating n candidate for member OF Assem-
bly,. Towns will be allowed the usual repre-,
sentation. Il is suggested that in the absence
of action Of town committees the PRIMARY
meetings in the several towns be held on
Saturday the 25th, at the usual hour and
place Of holding such meetings
4. f. BALDWIN, Chm.
+. 5. ROCKWELL,
d. b. STEVENS,
G. w. WHEELER,
A. HUMPHREY
ID Assembly Dist Com.
Lancaster, September l5,.lss0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Itching PiIes

Sold by james A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

=" n u Z T " I OL LU
IRA SYKES.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-04-10
A MODERN PARADISE

The smallest Protestant commune prob
ably i'll Europe. and certainly the mos
primitive. is that of Acknowledgement. can
ton Berne. Acknowledgement. Il word liter
ally signitying "a little outlying place, =
is situated in Il remote mountain valley.
! 900 feet above the level of the sea. and
its unSophisticated Inhabitants contriyc
TO dispense with most of the appcndages
whc. are considered inSeparablc frsm
modern civilization. They do hot possess
4 single public house. There is no doe
tor in the place, but there has not been Il
death for many years. Commerce and
handicrattS are conspicuous by their alb
sence; there is neither blaclslniths baker
wheelwright nor shopkeepcr in all the
commune; and the people, being all
honest and pcaccablc, require neither
notary, lawyer, nor policeman. Every
fourteen days a peddlcr with van goes
the round of the commune and supplies
the housewives with all that they want
in the shape of crockery, drapery. thread,
needles, paper and sundries. Food is
provided by their own iiockS, herds and
poultry. They have tiny church with
a single bell, and it is a standing joke i'll
the place that when 4 girl is born they
ring peal, but on the birth of lad they
ring only one hell. A correspondent
writing thence to n Zurich paper says
that they enjoy far larger measure Of
happiness than falls to the lot of most
men. and have no desire to exchange
their Alpine home !or the life of cities.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-04-10
iCONr!NCEE I.NM !IE.T rAGI. ]

= queer looking little animal, moi muei.
larger than 4 Newfoundland dog. " it'll 4
very diminutiye specimen of 4 trunk,
and with disposition to run ut things
hlndly, like young colt, she stands
:;'5inchcS high, measures fleet If inches
around the body. and weighs 2l3 pounds.
lIebc, the mother. is twenty years old.
and weighs 5000 pounds. She is one of
five brought to this country from Ceylon
iii 1860. The father Of the infant is called
dandric. He is three years older than
lIcbc, and came with her to this country.
The mother i, very atiortionatc toward
her offspring. and inclined to regard the
approach of strangers with suspicion.
At such times She raises with a peculiar
cry. to which all the other elephants rt-
spond with great excitement. The keep
ers say that if the baby were threatened
with danger. no chains would be strong
enough to hold them. so overwhelming
is the interest which they manifest in tie
little stranger and its mother.