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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
A NEW MAIL AGENT.-Nuch has h.

New Mail AGENr.-Much has bo.
sung and said of the sagacity of tba ,,.
Inc species. and of the many useful g.
vices they have been made TO perform f..
man; but until lately we had never head
of their being pressed into the service :,
the mail, and made 10 act as a sort or a.,
spatch post. This has been accompli,boa
however, by very respectable genllem,r
and farmer living on one of the many ri,-
'ers which empty into our noble BAY. TN.
gentleman resides some distance from o,,.
post town, and is fond of having the cr-
rent news of the day, but for lone tam,
he found IT somew hat difficult TO orotir,.
his inclination in this respect. He has
however, hat upon the following expcdicnt.
by which he obtains his desire.
A steamboat, which leaves our CITY s,y.
elal times during each week passes aIopr
the river within about a mile Of the sborr
on which his residence is situated A.
the boat passes up the river he NAV b.
seen on the bank with n noble NewIound
land dog at his side At a given signal
the dog plunges into the water and makes
his way rapidly to the boat as he ncars
IT a bladder, containing the daily papers Of
orr city, is thrown out, which the dog s.,
yes, and with "a fat i"lness and despatch
which would serve as an example 10 many
of the government mail agents, makes his
way back to the shore and deposits his
mail bag at his masters feet. So well ac.
customed has the dog become to this ser
vice that when the mail fails, and no baa
is thrown to him from the boat, he shows
an evident disappointment and unwilling
ness to return without it-B0H. Amer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
THE GENERAL CONVENTION

Of the Presbyterian and Congregational
denominations of Wisconsin will COM
mence its annual session at the Presbyte-
ran Church in this village on Thursday
next, at o'clock p. M. The meeting
will be opened with a sermon by the mod
orator. On Friday evening addresses are
expected from several distinguished cler-
gy men upon the subject of EDUCATION.
Saturday evening will be devoted to For
eign and Home Missions. The Rev. ID.
CLARY, of Be!oit, is expected to preach on
Sabbath morning, and the Rev. J. J.
WHITE, of Milwaukee, in the evening
1t is probable that the claims of the Amer
lean Peace Society will be discussed on
Monday evening. The Convention will
hold its business meetings with open doors.
The citizens of the place are invited to
attend.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
A WORD TO THE WINGS.

The result of the late Election in this
Territory is a source of congratulaton
throughout the country. 1t has satisfied
the friends of the Wing cause in other
sections that the right spirit is at work in
Wisconsin. We have elected a Delegate
to Congress who we trust, will not cause
us TO regret the confidence we have placed
in him. He is man who is acknowl-
edged by all TO possess fine talents and an
unblemished character a man well quail
fled to represent the interests of the whole
Territory. But in ouf relocings for the
past. let us not forget the future. Organ
ization in the Wing ranks is much needed.
especially in this section of the Territory.
This is evident from the result Of the late
election in this county. Several of our
candidates were defeated by small major
tiles, while many Of our Wing y friends
remained at home and did not vote -
This is not as it should be. We believe
that erery Wing who has vote to give
should 60 fearlessly to the polls, and ex-
ercise privilege which should be priced
by every lover of liberty. This is the doc
trine of our political opponents, and the
neglect of this duty is the reason why our
candidates are so often Gcfeated in coun-
ties where there is evidently Whig ma
jority. Many consider all safc-tha,
their vote is not necessary-others that
one vote can make but little difference,
and therefore remain at home and suffer
the men of their choice to be defeated
Let the Wing party hereafter be organ.
lied and ready for action. Let us not be
satisfied with the unexpected victory in
the election of our Delegate, and suffer
our opponents TO steal the march upon us
hereafter. The news has gone forth that
Wisconsin is Wing now; let it be pro-
claimed III language not to be misunder
stood, that Wisconsin is Wing erer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

SINGULAR CuILD.-Mr. J.. A Thomas,
residing in Beaver street, Philadelphia, has
n match for Tom Thumb, in the person
of Miss Lizzy, who is represented as
being eight years olj, measuring but p!
inches in height. and weighing about 81
pounds. There is popularity IN her
formation by which she is enabled 10 put
her feet on her shoulders, and also 10 a.
rlsc from Il sitting position on the h'o'
without using her hands to all her ana
without bending be Joints Of the knees.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

the British. Moving slowly down the
western dec,vi,v of the hill. he planted
himself all alone before the ranks. and
pointing 10 the notices on their standards
strove by his stirring eloqucnce Ia arouse
them TO another effort. Carried away
BY lofty enthusiasm, he reminded them
that heaycn Watched over their cause and
would sustain their efforts. While he thus
calmly stood and bent his flashing eve on
the advancing battalions, an English Of
ticcr, who knew him, snatched j musket
from :. soldier, and shot him dead in his
footsteps.
Although the Americans were COM
PEELED to retreat across the Neck, which
was swept by cannon, they suffered COM
paratively little, and finally took their po-
sition on Winter and Prospect Hills, and
night, soon after, shut in the scene. 1t
had been fearful day; nearly Two thou
sand men lay fallen on that height, fif-
teen hundred of whom were British sol
diers. The battle field remained in the
hands of the English. but the victory was
ours. The news spread like wild-fire over
the land, and one long shout went up, the
first shout of liberty; which the human
soul heard and answered and shall an
Swcr the world over.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
Increase.
S73I.342 IS
THE RESULTS OF MACHINERY
JournGl.

How great variety of things are con-
tanned in an iron-monger's shop! Half
his store consists of tools of one sort or
another to save labor, and the other con-
slSts of articles Of convenience or elegance
most perfectly adapted to every possible
want of the builder or the maker of fur
niturc. The uncivilized man is delighted
when he obtains nail,-any nail. A
carpenter and joiner, who supplies the
wants Of highly civilized community,
are not satisfied unles they have a choice
of nails, from the finest brad to the largest,
clasp nail. A savage thinks nail will
hold two pieces of wood together more
completely than anything else in the
world. 1t is seldom, however, that he can
afford to put it to such a use. If it is
large enough, he makes ii into a chisel.
An English joiner knows that screws will
do the work more perfectly In some cases
than any nail and therefore we have as
great vraiety of screws as Of nails The
commonest house built in England has
hinges, and locks and bolts. A great num-
Der are finished with ornamented knobs to
door-handes. with bell and bell pulls, and
Il thousand other things that have grown
up into necessities, because they save do
nestle labor and add to domestic comfort.
And many of these things really are me-
cessties. NJ. Say, 4 French writer, gives
us an example of this and as his story is
an amusing one, besides having a moral,
we may as well copy it,
Being in the country says he, 81
had an example of one of those small los
ses which family is exposed to through
negligence. For the want of a latch of
small value, the wicket of Z BARNARD
leading to the field was left open. Every
one who went through drew the door to,
but as there was nothing to fasten the
door with, it was always left tapping
sometimes open and Sometimes shut. SO
the cocks and hens, and the chickens, got
out, and were lost. One day fine pig
got out, and ran off into the woods and
after the pig ran all the people about the
gardener and the cook, and
the dairy-maid. The gardener first got
sight of the runaway, and Fastening after
1t sprained his ANGLE; IN consequence of
which the poor man was not able to get
out of the house again for fortnight.
The cook found, when she came back from
pursuing the pig. that the linen she had
left by the fire had fallen down and was
burning; and the dairy-maid having, in
her haste, neglected to tie up the legs of
one of her cows, the COW had kicked a colt
which was In the same stable, and broken
its legs. The gardeners lost time was
worth twenty crowns, TO say nothing of
the pain he suffered. The linen was
burned, and che colt which was spoiled,
were worth as much more. Here, then.
was caused loss of forty crowns. as well
rs much trouble. plague, and veXation, for
the want OF a latch which would no, have
cost three pence" M Sav's story is one
Of the many examples of the truth of the
Did proverb--" For want of nail the shoe
was lost. for want OF shoe the horse was
ost, for want of horse the man was
oSt."
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
srEf,1 s2IBWNMa
MINERAL POINT.
MINER AL. POINT.
FRIDAY. OCTOpER /. l84,.

Ii is 4 fact worthy of note that this
village is going ahead of any other inland
town in Wisconsin. We have just re-
turned from Il ramble through several of
our streets, and have to a, knowledge that
we were not before aware Of the number
Of buildings which have been erected in
this place during the past season. When
those which are now under contract and
In course of erection shall have been
completed. the number will exceed Fifiu.
And what adds materially to their vulue
IS the substantial material brick and
stone of which most of them are con-
structed, A large portion of the number
are dwellings, all of which are occupied
as soon as competed, and vet the demand
is greater than the supply. Several large
and commodious Mechanic shops are a.
mong the number land still more are need
ed. We hope our friends abroad will not
judge of the number of Merchants and
Mechanics in Mineral Point from our ad-
yertising columns. We are we'll supplied
with Merchants and Mechanics, as well
as Professional men, all of whom appear
10 be doing good business, (save perhaps
the doctor, who, Judging from the health
of our village, we should think had but
little to do this season. Our streets are
thronged with the busy multitude-our
stores and shops are being filled with fresh
supplies-our Miners and Lead Nler-
chants are doing a prosperous business,
and the arrivals and departures of 'prairie
schooners' are as numerous as that Of yes
sells and steamers at the largest seaport
towns.
There are now in the vicinity of Min
eral Point, .fre Lead Furnaces in success
ful operation, each producing about one
hundred and twenty pigs of lead every
tive nty-four hours. which, at seventy three
pounds per pig IAN average weight we
beleve) will make for each furnace, eight
thousand seven hundred and fifty, CT an
aggregate of torty-three thousand eight hun
dred pounds of lead every twenty-four
hours. We understand that one gentle
man in this place, has paid for lead the
past season, over $4,000. The Copper
Furnace of G. BEECH & Co, which has
been put in operation within a few weeks
past, is now producing from ten to fifteen
thousand pounds of Copper week. We
shall endeavor to obtain further statistice
of the mining business in this region, and
lay them before our readers as soon as we
have an opportunity, and would be thank
full to our friends for information on this
or any other subject that would be of in
terest to our readers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

w We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of Nlessrs.
Toll q Wick, in another column of our
paper to-day. We learn from those who
have had an opportunity of knowing, that
the "American HoteP is deserving good
support, and that no pains are spared on
the par of It's enterprising proprietors, to
render it comfortable home TO the trave,-
Ter and an agreeable resort for all who
choose to call.
Franklin is hourishing town, situated
some eighteen miles west from this place,
and although we have never had the pleas.
of visiting it, we learn that it bids fair to
become a place of nsiderable impor.
lance. We intend 10 visit that part of
our county before long, and shall be sure
TO 8 call at the American"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
FURTHER NEWS
FROM MEXICO!!
NEWS ONFIRM Ed GENERAL
SCOTT WOUNDED

PITTSBURGn, Sept. l6, lO9 A. NJ.
BY special express to the Philadelphia
ledger, the late news from Mexico is con-
frmcd.
Some accounts say 400 Of our troops
fell in the battle.
Paroles and Bustamentc are reported
as marching upon the capital, dealing
death and destruction to the American
forces.
All foreigners and deserters fighting a.
galnst lis are Now prisoners in number
-.
Gen. Scott was wounded by a grape
sho',
The armistiGe gives dissatisfac ton, and
Is regarded as one of Santa Annals old
tricks TO gain time.
He is backed by the British Minister.
Valencia is said to have been drunk at
the time of lhe battle
His army is dispersed, and prospects
for peace are Frightening.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
PROFESSION Us. PRACTICE.

The present administration went into
power professedly opposed to the crcuia-
ton OF all paper money. And yet we
find this same 'hard money administration
issuing their rag money by wholesale.
under the appellation of Sub Treasury
Notes, from bank which has no capital
except its credit. From report of the
Secretary of the Treasury it appears that
on the lst day Of September, the outstand-
ing paper circulation of that department
was Fifteen millions, eight hundred and
eighty thousand four hundred and thirtv
nine dolldrs!i This is the kind of cur.
culation which this hard money admins
tratIon deals in at home, while the GOLD
and s'Ivo-- 10 con. Off to MEXICO 10 paw the
expenses of a war, which, however begun.
has been protracted beyond all reason
1t appears from the Washington Union.
that more than sI2, 100000 have been
shipped for that dest inatlon since the Is
of january last, and the whole exvcnses
of the war will exceed s 100 100000, even
should the late battles prove the last
Such a hard money circulation NAV sound
well to u Mexican ear, but alas. 70 the
poor laborer in Wisconsin, it is hard
sound.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
DAGUERREoTyPE MINIATUREs.-Mr

DAGUERREoTyPE MINIATUREs.-Mr.
Thomas w. Hughes, from New York
city. has been taking Miniatures of this
kind in orr village for few DAYS past,
which excel any thing we have ever be.
fore seen both for neatncss and accuracy.
We have been shown several daguerreo-
type landscapes taken by Mr.. Hughes while
here. which were readily recognised by
every one who had eyer seen the original.
MIR. II. is now IN Dodgevilie where he
will remain a short time and then return
to this place. Should there be any vino
have not had their Miniatures taken, and
who would like TO
Secure the shadow ere the substance perish
they are requested to leave their names
with the editor of this paper, and on Mr..
Hughes return il will be done TO entire
Satisfa ction. Mr. H. Will remain here
but few days, and then leave for Platte
vile.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

&C. The Detroit Advertiser says that
the number of children in that city is es-
timated at 5000, from WHICH fact that
paper derives the conclusion that the pop
ula'ion of the city must be 10000. II
we take the number Of children for n
criterion, Mineral Point must have pop
iation equal 10 some Of our largest eastern
cities.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
WHAT WE ARE TO BE.

The wonderful progress of this county
IN population and wealth has exceeded the
astonIshmc. of the world. The friends
of free Institutions everywhere have
watched this progress with admiration,
and have adduced the success which has
attended our experiment, rs a triumj. liant
illustration of the capability Of the people
for self government.
But wonderful as has been our progress
in the past, the future promises still more
astonishing developments. The following
table Is taken from the Westminster Re
view. If in forty years, the population Of
this country is destined TO reach the vaSi
aggregate of one hundred and thirty -scven
millions of souls, What tremendous respon-
siblities rest upon our rulers A country
with such q destiny, should be governed
by wise men, whose policy will lead to the
speedy development Of its hidden rcsourC-
es, and to The carly construction and i'm
provcment of every required commercial
facility.
The population of America was stated,
or perhaps supposed to be
in 1870, 1000. 900
A census was officially taken
for the first time in 1890, 1929 1928
Again in 1900, 5.3Og,75S
1910, G,239,9O3
1923, 9,r3s, 6G6
d" 1880, I2,sGs,670
OF which the whites were, I0,530,O44
:" blacks, 100000
free colored, 1880
La 1910, census was again taken, and
the numbers were 1900, 900. 4 cacu-
latIon may be made from this, without
enumeratiDg the odd numbers beyond the
millions, and supp' sing that the inc rement
will continue at the same rate as it has
occurred in the past, the following result
will arise
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

~ The district School in this place
will commence its fall term on Monday
next, under the superintendent of Mr.
JAMES RYAN. This is free school, and
we hope may be well attended.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

GT A sale of city lots belonging to the
estate of the late n. Il. Williams, recent
ly came off in Milwaukee, which resulted
in the sale OF over one hundred lots for
an aggregate amount of S25, 900.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

The Episcopalian Society in our village
have commenced the erection of beau
tifuI Church in a very pleasant lacation.
There are already four Churches in this
village, all of which are well attended
and supplied with able preachers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

FOREIGN News = The last orr;roI.
show still further decline in the Cor.
Market. The failures of several LARGO
houses are mentioned. - Money market
easier.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

o. More than 1000 men ara
gagged upon the line of the Fri. D.,
Road. The receipts from the comnIotod
portions are said 10 be sufficient to mn.
expenses, and interest on the new install
ments.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

LARGE BEET-We were a few DAVIS
since presented with beet, by Mr. Jabez
Pierce which measured twenty three inch
es in circumference and weighed eight
pounds.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

0IThe whole amount of property as
sessed ID the city Of Boston, Mass. for the
year S47, was sI62 $50, 400; showing
an increase of Sl3, 500, 800 since the as
sessDent Of last wear.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

The ODD FELLOWS HALL, Just erected
in this place is a fine building and an or
nament to the town. We trust the soci-
ETY. that occupies it may prove equally
beneficial TO the community.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

ESTIMATE OF THE CRops-The An
nual Report of the Commissioner of Pat
ents has just been published. 1t contains
tabular statement of the crops for 1916.
The aggregates are thus given:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

Hon. Geo. II. Profit. oT Indiana, for
merry a nernbar OF Congress from Ev-
ansvllle district, aad mlre recently min
is;er 10 Brazil. died at Louisville. on the
7Ih uhimU.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
STILL LATER.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. Is, 123 p. NJ
Gen. Salas blames Ferragis with his
defeat; Santa Anna blames Valencia.
Several bands of foreign legions were
captured. They were known by the de.
vice, harp and ST. Patrick.
A wagon train entered the CITY of Mex
lco on the 25th, but was driven out again
by the rabble with stones and other mis-
sIIes. Santa Anna apologised to General
Scott tor not preventing this disturbance.
Mr.. Irlst appears well pleased with the
success OF negotiations some say they
are going on smoothly, others say not.
The Alexicans generally, hope the
Neuces Will be the boundary line.
Major Gaines was not in SCOTS staff
IN the last battles
MAJOR Borand, who has been long
time captive In Mexico, made his es-
cape and shouldcred musket in the fight.
Casslus NJ. Clay and all the other pris-
oners are about to be released.
Terms of the armstice agreed upon
The commissioners shall negotiate terms
OF peace. Neither party to be reinforced
or build lew defences during the arnis-
tce, nor 90 beyond the present line.
In short, the two armies are in no way
10 interfere with each other, without As
hours notice.
The New Orleans Delta contains news
tothe effect that Peace Articles have been
signed by Trist and the Mexican Com
mlsSioners.
Mr.. Kendall and many of the officers
of our army do not believe that an honor
able peace will grow from the pending
Negotiations.
Gen. Scotl's wound has caused him
some uaedsineSs.
LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED.
The New Orleans Delta of the 9th inst.
contains The list of the killed and wound
ed IN the recent battles, as perfect as any
unofficial account can be. We copy from
this long roll, the returns of such regi-
ments as we think will most satisfy the
anxiety OF our readers:
18th lNs, Col. u W Morgan, Com 'dg
kllled.-Lieut John Goodman, Musician.
Chester q Andrews. privates VIM Rob
ertS, Samuel Carney, John Sheath, Peter
Hill, Michael Spelcer. Wounded mortaIly
Capt AgustuS Quarreis, Lieu, VIM Ii
Goodloe, Privates Jno Glaze, Geo Gouph,
Dan p Hanks, Fitch Cornell, Geo White.
Wounded scyerely-Col Geo w Morgan.
Serg'tS John Cunningham, Nj Camm,
WIN Mabec, Dan Rodes Corporals Isaac
Griffith, VIM b Hopkinson, Jas Heaiev
Musician JOS Clark; Prvatss. John W
Cook. VIM Reed, Henry Widner, Alex
DAVIS, Dorr II Fuller, Hiram Brown, VIM
Rogers, Vim q Adams, Francis Fahrm
JOS Francis. Geo Sieinman, Jacob Salin-
ger. Jacob Hccer. Cornelius Westfield.
Richard Northrap. Jacob Bartin. W
Barnett. Lewis NoighI, Rupet Whitney
Clark Munson, Napoleon B Perkins, VIM
II Miller Thos Sheriall, Peterson Lowry,
Robert LinSev. John Fl Early. Michael !
Fre1engcr. Bedweil CIlly. Wounded !
slightly - LIeuts Charles reternuJl. X
BcnnciI; Sergt. MAJOR Tbomas Icbeen;
SerScanls faDIan Bydol. Thomas French /
Frederick " Schooner. Corporal Horace /
Hancock; Pirates, Vestly Gorahan, J T
q CCfbus, Geo Cooper, Isaac \ Smith, (
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01
Increase,

Increase, S23,696 81
The aggregate amount received for tolls
from the commencement of navigation 10
the 18th of September, inclusive, one hun
dred and thirty days, is s2,72O,6OI 90
During the same period
in 1916, las days, l,5s9,259 Is
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

x 'Fhe yellow Fever still prevails TO
an alarming extent IN New Orleans.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

CANAL Tolls The amount received
for tolls On the New Y DIRK State Canals
during the lst week
in September, is $IO5,l7S IL
Same period IN 1916, 8I,4Sl 10
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

In VERMONT, the wings claim NJ;
IN both houses of the legislature and
plurality of from 1000 10 5000 on H..
popular vote,
MAINE Is Democratic. as usp,I
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

The Commissioner says, that while no
pretension is made to complete accuracy,
the best sources of information have been
consulted.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-10-01

INDIANA ELEcrIoN.-The oniicai e.,
this state shows the following result.
Wings Democ,,,
Senate 90 -
House 81 40