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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
STILL MORE FROM cHAurAuouA

MEANWHILE, Pa, Aug. 80, 1855
This Chautauqua correspondence was
supposed to be closed when the last let
ter was written; but, unfortunately for
your readers, the last does not last as
the last. Some features of the Assembly
mot herein before mentioned" are
worthy of better pen than the one
that scrawls these lines. But said pen
seems not to be forthcoming.
On Friday August "a. at least two
unique exercises were introduced In
the forenoon there was o children
prize spelling match which lasted two
hours and was characterized by consid-
cradle enthusiasm and excitement. In
the afternoon occurred one of the no.
table assemblages of the season to hear
a concert of war songs conducted by
Prof. c. G. Case, who was supported
by choir of two hundred voices. In
the audience were many ex-soldiers of
the rebellion, from both sides, and they
entered heartily into the spirit of the
songs. Among the songs were Dixie"
and my Maryland which pro-
duced variety and yet detracted not one
whit from the rousing patriotic enthu-
siasm that stirred the vast audience of
5000 people. DR.. Haygood, represent
ing the South, and Judge Tourgee,
(author of "Foors Errand,") repre-
senting the North, made addresses in
an admirable spirit, and it seemed as
if the occasion must do much towards
cementing a closer unity between the
two sections of our beloved land.
Crowded into the evening were a
musicale, reception at the hotel par
lors, and magnificent fireworks on the
lake. On Saturday we were treated to
readings by Prof. H. A. Williams, who
is fine elocutionist; grand concert
at which 1.-The Messiah was rendered
lecture by Prof. Young, of Princeton
illustrated by stereopticon views of the
moon; and Examinations of the cottages
which produced a fine effect.
On the Sabbath we had the usua
Sunday School and preaching service
and, in addition, most excellent adj
dress to young people by DIR. Vincent; f,
Y. NJ. G. A. Conference; and a prais,
service of song and testimony. into tn,
spirit of which perhaps 1900 peopl,
entered. But we must not enter int
details, though the subject is tempting
The closing exercises Of the Assembl,
took place on MONDAY morning, Aug
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
uTnrn the RascaIs Out,,,

The statistics of the various admins
trations are readily accessible. From
them we learn that under the patron
saint of Democracy, Andrew jackson,
the stealings of the office-holders were
on such magnificent scale that of every
$1,000 received 1928 chung to the fin
gers which should have turned it into
the Treasury; and of every 1000 paid
out 5000 was similarly absorbed. The
Van Buren, Administration followed in
the same line on even a larger scale.
for of every $1,000 of disbursements
$21.15 were stolen.
On the other hand, under Lincoln;
with all the temptations and opportuni-
ties incident to the general demoraliza-
ton attendant upon war, and the hand
ling of vast sums of money, the aver
age loss for $1,000 of receipts and dis
bursements was only seventy-six cents;
under Grant it was twenty-four cents;
and under Hayes, whom the Democrats
generally have made the target for their
most virulent abuse, it was reduced to
eight-tenths Of mill
From the eight-tenths of mill under
Hayes to the $l0.31 under Jackson and
the S21.15 under Van Buren, is long
step, which represents, in effect, the
distance between extreme accuracy and
conscientiousness on the one hand and
extreme profiigacy on the other.
When the voters of this county are
asked to exchange the system of adj
ministration represented by the former
for that symbolized by the latter, they
are likely to demand good deal o.
time for consideration.-Bos Boston Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
The Disaster In Lava.

The first reports of the calamity in
the island of Java were not exagger-
ated. They contained not half the
truth. 1t is believed that no less than
$4,000 people persisted in the various
districts. History records no such dis
aster as this, either in extent of damage
to property or in loss of life. 1t is al
most impossible to conceive at this dis
lance the magnitude of the calamity or
the horror of its results. Dispatches
state that the whole island is. a scene of
devastation, its plantations laid waste,
millions of acres covered with ashes
and volcanic debris, and its 10,000,0 900
of;population ruined and panic stricken.
1t is impossible correctly TO estimate the
loss of life, but all accounts agree that
it cannot be less than $4,000. One is
land with all its inhabitants, disappear
ed beneath the water as if by magic,
tidal waves swept the coast, submerg-
and miles thousands of CHASTITY corpses
are being washed up. No such catas-
trophe, it is believed, has occurred in
the worlds hiStry since the earthquake
recorded in the reign of the Emperor
Tiberius, A. ID. 49, The destruction of
life is there placed at 10000. Another
earthquake in Syria, which destroyed a
number of large cities, among them
Antioch, occurred A. ID. 527, and des-
troyed 100, 000lives. The next most des-
tructive CONFUSION of the earth oc-
CURED Nov. /, 1755, at Lisbon. That
extended all over the Spanish PENN
sula and destroyed upward of 10000
lives, $4,000 of whom were buried in
the ruins OF the city. The destruction
of Pompeii and Herculaneum, though
not so disastrous to human life, yet
ranks among the earth's greatest Gala
mites. Authorities differ as to the
number who persisted there, but most
of them agree that it was from 10. 900
to 10000. The last calamity before this
of great magnitude was the destruc-
ton of Peruvian towns by the great
earthquake of 1868. That extended
over line of coast nearly 600 miles
long. The cities of africa, Arequippa,
Ibarra, and Ottavalla were wholly des-
troyed. OF the two latter not one of
the 10000 inhabitants was saved. In
the Andes of Ecuador the city of Cato
cachy wholly disappeared, and lake
now covers its site. The total loss of
life is estimated to have been 10000;
but that covered wide section of
country, and was the result of eruptions
lasting many days.
The disturbances in Java, it will be
seen, stand alone in the modern history
of the world in point of destructive
ness The truth will Pre- badly never be
known of the full extent of the disaster,
but enough is learned to prove it to be
the most appalling catastrophe since the
beginning of the Christian era. = Chicago
Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
Proctor Knott Inaugurated.

FRANKFORT, Sept. ten thousand
people witnessed the Inauguration OF
j. Proctor Knott as Governor of Ken
lucky of to-day. The city was -elabo-
rately decorated. Ex-Governor Black
burn, in his valedictory, repeated his
excuses for numerous pardons made be-
fore the Democratic convention in this
city last spring, and was this time pa
tiently listened TO. Governor elect Knott
followed in short inaugural address, in
which he said: II declare here dis
tinctly and irlevocably that in no case
will | grant Il pardon or remit the pc
nal consequences of conviction for Grim.
inal offense, unless shall be fully salts
fled it would be unjust to convict. -
After inaugural the oath was admins
tered by Chief Justice Hargis. The
ceremonies closed about o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13

WASHINGTON, Sept. THE Presi-
dent, on his return this afternoon, will
have two designations on his hands. 1t
is said positively that Mr.. Marble, the
commissioner of patents, has already
sent in his resignation, to take effect at
once. He has rented rooms adjoining
the interior department and is fitting up
an Office. There are two prominent
candidates for Marbles position, MIR.
Mitchell, of Connecticut, and Mr.. Dry
enforth, of Illinois, the present deputy
commissioner Mitchell is endorsed by
the senators from Connecticut and
Rhode Island. Senator Plat is the
chairman of the committee on patents.
DIR. Dryenforth is backed strongly by
western men. He is perfectly familiar
with the duties and will probably receive
the nomination.
John G.. New declares officially that
he will hand his resignation to the Pres
ident when the latter arrives. There
are several candidates for the place from
the east. 1t is thought, however, that
his successor viii be selected from the
west
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
Cases Disposed Of BY the Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court has been in session
each day since the opening one weel
ago Tuesday. On Saturday a maiorit,
of the jurymen left the city. to spent
Sunday at home, and returned Monday
court being re-convened at one p. m.
JY Donahoo VS. Thomas Murray
Carter q Cleary, A w & w Z Bell
damages. Verdict for plaintiff.
johnson & Van Buren, VS. C. &N. w
R'y Co., A w & w Il Bell, Carter an6
Cleary, appeal. Continued.
Joseph Augusta VS. G. M. & st. Pau
R'y Co., John ID Wilson, C. G Rodolj
and Brooks & butcher, appeal. Con-
tinued.
Geo. w Parker & Geo w Hildebrand
VS. Thomas Trollop, Alex Proyis, Orr &
Lowry, promissory note. Verdict for
plaintiff
VIM Hedbleck VS. j ID Pfiestercr, John
ID Wilson, Chas ID Rodolf, Islander. Con.
tinued.
The U. S. Express Co VS. Jos. jenkins
ct al. A G Morse, garnishee, Brooks &
butcher, Bushnell d Watkins, garnish-
Ihenb. Contluueu. ii 4a
NJ Ablter VS. Anton Kieren, John ID
Wilson, Alex Proyis, promissory note.
Verdict for Plaintiff.
Archibald Bell VS. John Millhouse, w.
4 Bell, Carter & Cleary, money de-
mand. Continued. -
II A w McNair vs. j l. Rewey, Clark
q Mills, Bushnell & Watkins, relief.
Verdict for plaintiff.
The Birdsell Mug. Co vsJP Chand-
Ter, A w 81 w Z Bell, j P Smoker.
Promissory note.
j Wilson VS. Ohio Shrader, Alex
Provis. Clark & Mills, promissory note.
judgement for plaintiff.
Geo w Cobb ct al. VS. Hammer Rob-
bins, Lanyon & Spensley, A w & w E
Bell, promissory note. Continued.
Jacob Hooser, VS. John Hunt, A w &
w Z Bell and p A Orion, Bushnell &
Watkins, relief. Continued by plaintiff.
Joseph Horsfall VS. David Gaylor,
Brooks & butcher, relief. Settled.
James Harvey VS. David Wilson, A w
& W E Bell, Carter & Cleary, SANDER.
Continued by defendant.
Christina Andrew VS. Andrew Schmitt
Bushnell & Watkins, Carter & Cleary,
relief. Continued,
A Freeman VS. E BolIzell, appellant,
J p Smoker, A w & w Z Bell, appeal.
Continued
Lii c Parr ct al, Heirs at law of b M
Coates, deceased, promissory note.
Continued.
Chas A Blanchard, guardian, &c, VS.
Theo Kronshage, admir- ct al, Hazelton
& Provis, John ID Wilson, relief. Dis
missed.
Cyrus Sargent VS. Ann + Winney, ct
al, Bushnell, Clark Il Watkins, Orr &
Lowry, foreclosure mortgage. Judge
ment.
Joseph Arendes VS. Ann E Winney, ct
al, Bushnell, Clark & Watkins, Orr &
Lowry, foreclosure land contract.
Minnie McLymans VS. Frank Nelly.
mans. Orr & Lowry, divorce. Judge
ment.
Rosena Jones VS. Myron Jones, H
Buchner, divorce. Judgement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
President Arthur'S Return.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Presi-
dent arrived this morning at 10 o'clock.
The run from Baltimore was made in
iifty-four minutes. He was met at the
station by John Davis, first assistant
secretary of state, and F. j. Phillips,
private secretary to the President. He
was greeted with cheers by the large
crowd assembled at the depot. He was
driven to the White House. About II
O'Clock Postmaster-General Gresham
called at the White House and had an
interview with him. The President APP
pears to be in excellent health and is very
much sunburned by his continued ex-
posture. He remained at the White
House the greater part OF the day.
Late in the afternoon he went to the
Soldiers Home. His cottage there was
in perfect order for his reception. As
the White House is now undergoing the
customary annual overhauling and rem
ovating, it will not be ready for occu-
pancy until the latter part OF the month.
The President will continue to reside at
the Soldiers Home for some time, driy-
ing to the White House daily. He is
much pleased with the country life at
the Home. Last year he did not leave
until about Christmas, but it is thought
this year he will probably take up his
residence at the White House some time
in October. Next week he expects to
make a brief visit to New York and
Nepwort. The trip by water has been
abandoned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
A Tale of Texas.

The late Captain James NJ. Armstrong,
OF Texas-as honest and patriotic man
rs ever lived in any age or county
migrated from Fayette County, Ken
lucky, to Texas, when scarcely arrived at
manhood, Immediately after ike Repnb-
lie had been organized. He was aquiet,
but very shrewd and observing youth.
Soon after his arrival at Nacodoches, he
found out that the refugees from justice
Grom "the States'1, who were then
quite numerous in that place, were in
the habit of holding, from time to time,
at night, what they called "The Awful
Court" Every new conner was arrested
generally when heleast suspected il, -
was brought before the "court," which
sat with an imposing array of officers
and spectators in secluded room, was
arraigned and asked "What made You
come to Texas r. IL, in his reply, he
didn't admit that he came as a refugee
from justice because he had committed
some crime, the judge would order him
to be whipped until he confessed and
when he had confessed he was sem
fenced to treat the crowd. No new
conner was permitted to claim that he
was innocent, and came of his own free
will. II the party arrested, however,
answered promptly, stating some crime
that he had committed before leaving
the States" and giving time, place,
and circumstances, he was at once dis
charged without costs. "The Awful
Court was generally presided over by
one IT,, who was known to have robbed
gold mining company, which was the
ID &c h Iaar
One day, in conversation, he observed
to young Armstrong:
Young man, we will shortly have
you up before our Awful Court. ;"
Armstrong, with On ar Of surprise
and diffidence, said he hoped not, and
passed on. On the night of that very
day he was arrested aud led through
devious ways to where 1.-THE Awful
Court" was sitting. Although the hour
was late, the dimly lighted courtroom
was thronged. In a few moments the
presiding Judge ordered him to stand up,
and then in distinct voice, before the
hushed audience, put the following
question
"Young man, what made you come to
Texas?"
Armstrong replied hesitatingly, with
an air of embarrassment /" 1t was such
mean little thing that don't want to
tell about it.
The question was calmly put second
time, and received the same answer.
Thereupon the presiding judge sterniy
remarked.
L now ask you for the third and last
time, what made you come to Texas 2"
Armstrong responded with apparent
confusion eff / must tell must. L
stole sheep"
"Stole a sheepp exclaimed the pre-
siding Judge, in real establishment.
"Sto1e a sheepl Men, did you ever
hear of the like? Young man, what
made you steel sheep? 2"
Armstrong drily replied: because
they who came to Texas ahead Of me
left nothing else in the criminal line
| to do"
"The prisoners discharged and the
court adjourned, said Judge l.. Men,
it's my treat"
When Captain Armstrong was in COM
mand of volunteer company of Texans
in Louisiana, in 1864, the writer learned
from him that the above was literally
ltrue.-Teras Siftsngs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
Coed Crops in the Northwest.

ST. PAUL, Sept. Crop reports just
received at the various railroad offices
show that harvesting has been nearly
completed in the northwest and thresh-
ing is well under way. In some few
places farmers have been prevented by
the weather, and will not finish cutting
until the latter part of the week. Ow-
ing to the threatened bad weather in
some localities few farmers have
threshed from the stack. The various
estimates received tend to show that
the wheat crop will be fully equal to
the acreages recently published. The
weather has been clear and pleasant
generally, though an occasional fros,
has been reported. The frost has not,
however, been sufficiently extensive to
cause any damage 10 speak of. The
Manitoba daily reports showed harvest
ing to be well nigh finished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
(,hina,s Army.

The troops which compose what may
be regarded as the regular army OF
China consists, it is estimated, of only
10000 men. These receive monthly
pay at the rate of from s. to IS, and
lodged in barracks, and supplied with
arms from the Government; but they
have TO provide their own clothing.
The remainder of the men. who swell
the nominal effective of the Chinese
army to 100000 infantry and 227, 0OC
cavalry, can hardly be regarded a:
regular troops, since they have tc
maintain themselves by eultivatine
ground allotted them by the govern.
ment. Most of these men are married
and their sons at their birth are en-
rolled as future recruits for the army
The organization and conditions Of
service of the cavalry are similar Il
those of the Russian irregular horse, tt
whom they are admitted, even by
Russian writers, to be in no way in
| ferior. On the other hand, the artillery
of the army is miserably inefficient
The number of guns is large, but they
are of Indifferent manufacture, have
neither range nor accuracy, and ar,
badly served. The number of fortifi
cations in China is extraordinaril,
| great. No fewer than LOG towns ar,
| fortified with walls and bitches. Will,
thousands of fortified posts of create
or less strength are scattered over thu
country. Most of the latter, however
consist only of brick walls with bitches
and would not be capable of withstand
ing the fire of even light field pieces
The only Notifications in China which
can compare with modern Europear
works are those constructed for the de
Tense of the Peiho or for the protection
of other estuaries, and which are armed
with ordnance purchased in Europe
-Ex.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
John Roach Testifies.

NEW YORK, Sept 4.-John Roach.
the ship-builder. testified to-day before
the senate COMMITTEES on education and
labor Witness said: ssAt my SHIN
yard in Chester there are never more
than fifteen hundred men employed.
Wages average $2.l9 day. Two hum
dred and eighty-seven men own their
houses. These houses range in value
from : 200 to $1,000. Some men have
never saved a dollar, and never will.
1t is idle and visionary to think of inn
proving the condition of men who work
one day and stay at home two, whose
debts are always higher than their wa
ges, and to whom ambition is an idle
and meaningless word Ships,' he
said. ''are necessary; if the shipping in
terest cannot support itself the govern
ment should do so. There is no use in
saying he urged, '.for you know it,
that before the war America was the
rival OF England in building. Now
the English government has obtained a
monopoly in ship-building by holding
out dividends and subsidies. The bur-
den now placed upon American ships is
killing the industry. Great Britain fos-
tered its own ship-bnilding interests by
starting the cry of free ships in this
country. Ninety-fiye per cent of the
cost of the ship is labor. The iron ship
is to-day built cheaper than the wooden
one was in 1858, and cheaper than the
English iron ship of 1870. The secret
OF the decline in American shipping is
the high prices of American labor and
the insufficient protection agaist out
side competition. The navigation laws
which were enacted by the fathers of
the nation saved this country millions
OF dollars in taxation, and the only thing
now needed is to make the protection to
this industry more secure. The taxes
which have been imposed upon Ameri.
can shipping have paid the nation 5
debts, brought its currency to par, and
built the vessels now engaged in de-
stroying the shipping of the nation.
The United States has been made a
cat's-paw by Great Britain to advance
British interests
In answer to question by Senator
Blair, Mr. Roach replied that the labor
ers of the United States were much bet
ter off than those in England. He
knew this because he had been an Eng
fish laborer himself at one time His
sympathy for these unfortunate beings
was SO great that he always made it
point TO employ immigrants in his
shops whenever he found good work.
men among them. Senator Call re-
sumed his examination and asked Mr..
Roach why it was that he was so
strongly opposed to free-ships, and that
if the government would pay him a
bounty whether he would not be willing
to let people get their ships where they
could get them cheapest.
Mr.. Roach corrugated his brow, and
replied with considerable warmth that
he was opposed to all subsidies and
bounties on principle, and did not want
to put the matter in that light. He said
that as far as producing ships was con-
cerned, America had no fear of Great
Britain, for she could build them
cheaDer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
Laying the Corner Stone.

IioMAh1hs sotpl- O. lo-uay opened
bright and beautiful, and at an early
hour the main streets of the city were
blocked with carriages, wagons and
omnibusses. Our distinguished guests
had arrived during the night. but were
astir at early dawn, eager and anxious
to obtain view of the capital city of
Dakota. AT 1880 o clock procession
had been formed and began its march
TO the capitol grounds, led by the
Fifteenth infantry band. The lowest
estimate places the number of vehicles
In line at 45c Prominent among the
other attractions Sitting Bull and about
twenty-five of his warriors and women
appeared, their faces bedaubed with
paint, and their dress in as fanciful and
gaudy colors as the Sioux brain could
invent. Upon arriving at the capitol
grounds, the more distinguished guests
assembled the platform, which had
been built around the corner stone to
be laid. After brief but impressive
prayer by Father Sloan, the pioneer
minister OF Bismarck, Gov. Ordway de-
livered his address of welcome to Pres
ident Willard and his distinguished
guests. Mr. Wizards response was
apt and one of the happiest efforts of
his life. Upon the conclusion of his
remarks, at the request of the gov
ernor, he laid the corner stone, fol-
lowing the ceremony with brief adj
dress. The ceremony was impressive.
The immense eoncourse of people sur
rounding the site stood with uncovered
heads, and when it was announced that
the stone had been land the applause
which followed voiced the intense feel
ings of the people. A beautiful written
address had been prepared for Prince
Otto Won Bismarck, whose name the
city bears, and in fitting and appro-
pirate words Gov. 0rdway presented
it to Baron Won Etzndechet, the repre-
sentative OF the German government,
who replied in touching terms this
sentiment, SO beautifully expressed,
eliciting frequent applause. Father
Sloan then pronounced benediction
Some of the distinguished guests on the
platform were introduced to the crowd
by the governor. Gen. Grant, Carl
Schurz, Secretary Teller, Carter Harri-
son, mayor of Chicago, w. nj. Evarts,
and other notables were introduced and
made brief but appropriate remarks.
Sitting Bull was brought to the front
and presented by Gov. Ordway, and in
response to clamorous calls for a speech
called into requisition the service of an
interpreter, and assured the white
people that he was glad to meet them
and that he was inspired by the great
spirit to say that he was now and would
forever be a friend to the white man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-13
New Move Of the Telegraph strikers.

CHICAGO. Sept. 9-The Order of the
Red Cross, mutual benefit associa-
ton, has issued circulars proposing
terms terms upon which the members
of the recent Brotherhood of Tele-
graphers may be transferred to its
ranks in body. and A. j. Morris, late
master workman of the Brotherhood
in Chicago, has issued circular to its
members, asking them to participate
in the new movement and assuring
them it will not be violation of the
pledges made by them to the Western
Union Company, when they returned
to work after the strike. 1t is not
known whether the late strikers regard
the new move as favorable or not.