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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14
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| in the House, on the 2lst, Mr.. Gid
dlngs offered Il memorial 10 citizens OF
the District of Columbia, on the subject
of the saye-trade in that district. PRAYING
lis abolition. Mr. q. moved that it be re-
ierred TO the committee on the Judiciary
/ that the consti,utionality of the laws au-
thorizing this trade might be duly investi-
gated and reported upon. MIR. Jones
/ moved that the memorial be laid on the
table, and demanded the ayes and noes on
the question. The vote stood 81 to 81,
when the Speaker gave the casting vote
against the motion to lay on the table, re-
marking that be had always voted TO give
the most respectful consideration to ali
petitions. 1t was, we believe, Subsequent
/ ~ referred, as desired by Mr.. q.
Any quantity Of resolutions was ire
sented on the subject of the war. some in
favor, and some against, - some dccla
ring it to be Just and righteous, and others
denounciDg 1t as unjust and unrghteous
The administration will probably have no
difficulty in getting supplies Of men ana
money to any extent required, so far as de-
pendent on The action Of Congress. Rir.
Wentworth offered the following rcsoIu-
ton:
Resolved, That the general govern
ment has the power 10 construct such har.
bors and improve such rivers as are = nee
essary and proper " for the protection OF
our navy and commerce, and also for the
defences Of our country.
Mr.. Wentworth demanded the previous
question, which was sustained, ana the
main question being put, the resolution
was passed ayes Il3, noes 81.
In the Senate, on the 22d, Mr. Hale
presented two anti-slavery and anli-war
petitions. In presenting them, he object
ed to their being disposed OF as usual in
the Senate. He hoped the petitions would
be received. He disclaimcd any intention
to excite angry feelings, but deprecated Il
course which said to the people that there
were some subjects on which thew we're
not to be permitted to express an opinion
tie advertcd TO the adventurous spirit OF
speculation which, penetrating the spirit
ual and material world. undertook to scan
the laws of creation, eXalting itself above
God himself and expressed a hope that
while this daring course was permitted.
Congress was also disposed to DEFY public
opinion on a subject which had a power
iul influence on the legislation Of the
country. 1t was decided not to receive
the petitions - ayes 10, noes IL. Mr..
Cass, from the military committee. re-
ported bill TO raise for a limited time an
additional military force.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14
LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
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The British Parliament for some DAYS
has been engaged with the subject of
trade and the finances of the country. 1t
is expected that measures of salutary
| character will be introduced.
The state of Ireland is truly frightful.
| The land reeks with assassination from
one end to the other.
Government has proposed coercion
bill Of a very mild and moderate charac-
ter.
In Switzerland the civil war has been
virtually terminated, by the surrender of
Luzerne to the troops Of the FederaEst.-
The Sunderland is dissolved.
The affairs of Italy are IN a fair way of
adjustment
The Pope has opened the new Council
OF State at the Vatican, and his speech G.
licited unmitigated appreciation.
The Royal Bank of Liverpool has re-
sumed business under favorable crcum-
stances.
The Asiatic Cholera is stated to have
advanced to the Prussian frontier.
o. \ French raper La Pressc, saws
the United States Government has pur-
chased the Island of Lira, from Greece,
and will at once pay or the mortgage due.
The Steamer Washington arrived in
Southampton on the Sd inst.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

" Last year the number of dead
letters at the Post Office was !, 100000.
The contents of 2,762 opened and sent
from the Department amounted to $2I,-
035,55 an average OF about s. for each
letter. The amount thus restored to the
senders, was 519,473 %. Of those de.
ivered, 407 letters were returned to the
department, finding 10 claimants. Those
contained money and other articles Of the
value Of SI,434, which goes into the
funds of the Department. This dead let
ter business Is losing affair to the De-
Partment = the loss last year was SI35,-
600.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

UFA PRIVATE LUNATIC ASYLUM has
recently been established at Chicago, H..
as appears from a pamphlet we find on our
table, under the superintendent of ED
WARD MEAD, NJ. d., which we trust will
prove a valuable Institution for the relief
OF that unfortunate class of citizens of the
west whose mental condition renders them
proper subjects for the Lu9stic Asylum.
We understand that DR.. Mead is consld-
er-a well qualified for the important sta
ton he occupies, and if SO, he should re-
ceive the warm support of the citizens of
the west.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

DARING RoBBERY-We are informed
that the office of JoHS ULRIcH, Esq, at
Franklin, in this county, was entered on
Monday night last, and robbed of 1894 in
money. II is presumed that the perpetra
tor OF this robbery is a member of the firm
that attempted TO do Land Office bust
ness in this place few weeks since, and
we would advise our citizens to make a
united effort to search them out and have
them dealt with in legal manner.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14


President had adopted, Had they the
right TO make peace? If the constitution
did not give them the, power to make
peace, surely they must fight Mexico eter-
nally. So with the various means which
had been adopted in carrying on the pres
ent war with Mexico. The constitution
did not make specific provision for each
case it did not provide for the use of
Colts pistols, for they had none when the
constitution was framed it did not pro-
vide for the erection OF arsenals > for the
building ofvessels and steame hips ofwar ::
nor did it provide for the cutting of roads,
OR for the removal Of military forces from
one point TO another; all these things
were implied. But no one would pretend
to deny that they possessed the power,
because they were not stated In so many
words IN the constitution This principle
he proceeded TO illustrate an ensenso. Sun.
pose a vessel should be fitted up and load
ed with forces to be transported down
the Ohio and Mississippi, en- route to the
army; she strikes a snag in the Missis
slPpi and cannot 90 forward must the
troops be stopped there, because the goy-
eminent have moi the power to clear out
the river! According to the reasoning
of the President, they must; and the
Z -r1 1r f.1~- onE IL ,f1
States say so. Gentlemen would see the
tolIv and absurdity OF such arguments. If
they could not provide for carrying on
war until the war was upon them, how
would they be prepared for war? The
Father Of their Country had advised them
to prepare for war in time of peace
Gentlemen would admit that they ,niobt
prepare tor carrying on war when it was
upon them, though The constitution did
not say so If they could do this. WHY.
ne asked, could they not, by as good a
right, clear rivers and make roads on
which to transport forces in time ofDeace .
But ne understood the President TO main.
tam that they had no power TO aid com
merce by improvement. Now, he would
ask the President, by what power he could
erect lighthouse for the convenience Of
the mariner! If they could erect Ijoht-
houses, who should tell him that thev
could not, by the same power, clear out q
rock upon which the adventurous mariner
might be liable 10 be cast away
On the 22d ult., MIR. Petit, offered two
Joint resolutions, as follows:
Resolved, That if in The judgement of
congress 1t be necessary 10 improve the
navigation of a river to expedite and rem
der secure the movements of our arnv
and save from delay and loss our arms and
munitions Of war, then Congress has the
power to improve such river.
Resolved, That if it be necessary for
the preservation of the lives Of our sea
men, repairs, safety, or maintenance OF
of our vessels of war, to improve harbor
Tor inlet, either on our Atlantic or lake
coast. Congress has the power to make
such improvement.
These resolutions were adopted by a
vote OF l34 yeas to 81 NAYS.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

MORTALITY IN THE Amy. The New
Orleans Delta contains the names of the
soldiers who died in the hospital at Perote.
10 died in the month of June, l64 in july.
l29 in August, ID in September, and 65
in October. Total, 509.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

o. The attention of our readers is
called to the notice of DR.. @. D. MINER.
IN another column OF our paper. Those
wishing any operation upon the TEETH,
are requested to call on DR.. H. at the
Franklin House.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

" we learn from the Boston Chrome.
type, that the ship Alabama. ofthat place.
from Liverpool, struck on M;not's Ledpo.
on the l9rh October, BY which the shin
anu her entire cargo were lost. The val.
ue q e cargo was estimated at 100000.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14
IOWA co. BIBLE SOCIETY.

we last week alluded TO the Annual
Meeting of this Society which was held
10 this place on the 9Th inst. 1t was well
attended by those who cvinccd 4 deep in.
tCrest in the great cause in which they are
engaged-the distribution Of the Word Of
God. Addresses were delivered by Rev.
L. EDDY, NJ. NJ. CoTuREH, Esq, Rev. Mr..
LEIHY, and NJ NJ. JACKSON, Esq, in which
the objects OF the Society were fully de-
velopcd, the necessity for unity of action
ably set forth, and the results shown bv
reference to the past. 1t was very clearly
proven that the principles of the Bible. a.
side from their Divine authenticity. were
such as are needed for the regulation of
civilized society-such as would make
man u.s. fll and haPPy-such as should ev-
Ter guide our Legislators in enactinc laws
and public officers in their administration.
and such as should influence all classes in
aiding in its distribution.
happeared from the Treasurer's Renort
that this society has distributed. rratu;t.
ousiy, during the past year, over EIeur
HUNDRED Bibles and Testamen,s.
But five centuries ago, the cost of a
Bible was nearly t,co haad~cd dollars
Then, common Iaborer had TO toll fer
years to obtain copy of the word of life.
" hat contrast! Now, the poor are sup
Piled gratuitous!y, and the earning of half
day Will pay for a beautiful copy of this
sacred oricle. Whata cnlogy upon those
engaged in this glorious cause! What an
Illustration Of the power of that mighty
engine Of intelligence the Press =
W hat an aid 10 civilization, and what
blessing TO the NO az
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

- \ horse is on exhibition at Gin
cinnati. whose body is covered with a
thick coat Of fine hair. His color IS be-
tween that of q mouse and dun color
lie came from the Rocky Mountains.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

70
with regard 10 the former, there is evi-
IDENTITY something wrong. We learn from
the Lancas'e r Herald, that since the cen
sus was taken BY Mr.. Holman, (the man
appointed for that purpose) another gen
teman, who is said TO be very accurate ia
such matters, has taken the census Of the
Lancaster precinct, from which it appears
that the population Of that precinct alone
IS 273 more than appea-s in the official
return, and that arrangements are being
made for having the census of the county
rctaken.
/ In the census of 1876, the counties
Iowa, Rlchland and La Fayette, are emu.
merated togethcr--it being before the d.
vlsion-consequently,the gain set opposite
Iowa, includes the gain OF La Favette
and Richland also.
The following is the estimated popuIa
ton OF The five counties from which No
returns have been received:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14
CENSUS OF WISCONSIN,

Showing the population of the different
counties on the list day Of June 1876. and
also on the lst day Of December 1847,
together with the increase of each.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14
Wanted.

AT THIS OFFICE, Apprentice he Pr5Htfn 2
business. Boy. from ii to II years of age, of
steady and industriou. habits will meet with ia
vora5le opportunity by applying soon. dec31
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

PRAIRIE FARNER.-No. / of Vol 8 Of
this valuable Agricultural periodical is
received.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

SoRRows OF MRs. TvIcGs.-W
lately published 4 paragraph show.
the recent bereavement of Mrs He.
man, OF baltimore, who lost a hu.
band IN Texas two years AGO, a SOM
the Florida war-hcr Youngest sona
the Battle of Churubusco. and who hal
another son wounded in the same e.
gaSement. Hard as this case is, (
seems to US that Mrs. Twirrs OF TIE
same city, can truly say. that the So,
rows OF Mrs. Honaan are not dis
unto her sorrows.
The husband of Mrs. Twircs W
killed before the fortress Of Chapu,-
pee. Her son was killed by the Cue.
HAS while he was on his way fIG
Vera Cruz TO join Gen. Scott IL
father, Capt. Nc Knight, ATTACHED
the Marine corps, was killed in a da
at Port Mahon; her, uncle, Commod~
Stephen Decatur, met with a SINH
tate. after endearing his name to b
countrymen by his brilliant actions ,
the public service; another uncle VI
killed during the war with TrPo.
her only brother persisted in the u.
schooner Wasp, having met that U
fortunate vessel at sea, while 4 passf
ger on board a merchandising. and "
transferred on board Of her and no.
by the last two blows she is bereay.
OF husband and her only son. DC
tempereth the wind to the shorn LAM
and will doubtless enable her 70 Ia
this double affection with fortitude.~
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

Allowing Tins estimate 70 Be correct. IT,
total population of the the Territory on
the lst Of December last, was 21O.s51
Population of the several counties in tho
years 1910 and 1912.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

DONATIONS TO lKELANp-The amount
OF donations sent from this country for the
relief Of the destitute in ireland, is said to
exceed SI.00OUOD.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

John Fairfield, L. S. Senat0rfro-
Name, died very suddenly Of an al-..
ton of the heart on the oath ut; 2.
was IN his seat the day before.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

{. L. Stuart, member Of the io"'
house ofCon9ress from Michigan, d.
on the 2Sth alt.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

OFFICIAL ArPoINTNENT.-J 2. F.tis
AGctIonccr fer Iowa county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15
HIGDHNN~ o. 9
CITY DAGUEKREOTYPE
ESTABLISHMENT.

No. 100 ChcSnut street, , doors aboue 3d. south
side, PHILADELPHIA.
1NliE subscribers proprietors of the oldest
l. Establishment in the City Of Philadelp phia
being founded IN lSi0 would call the attention
of the public TO their recent grcaf aud ,S0nGerfF
improvement III taking Daguerreofype Portraits.
SKY LIGHT POR TRAITS The subscribers
beg leave to suhjoin few Of the notices thy
have received hOm the Press tn oushout the
country, in relation TO the imp ovemeDt they
have made in the introduction Of lights by which
the full aud clear expression of the Eye 10 obtain
ed more pei fectly than heretofore.
From the North Amercan)
The beniai expressi u of the by Mr.. Collins new
process urJducins the light, has been most distinctly
devc ped well all the lights and shades indisperS
bic - perfect likeness.
[From the Saturday Cpurierl
Ire Nfcssrs. c, hnye certainly obtained the eye, in
better Ierfec,ion than have elsewhere; AMI
this sest risy togcther ilh the crncs, dntinctness
ANT delicate TINT they give their pictures, make them
Shy oi adratJn MT only US Acnesses, but works OF
sr.
fFrum the Harrisburg t-nrn.l
We eNanined specimens u their kenesses when IN the
city the other day and found them to all the beauty
Of shading and sncss of expression Of the finest steel e-
craving, which is metlng unusual in Daguerreotypes-
This is Ubaned by the introduction o light from ubove,
instead of the side Of the gallery,
From the hiltimure Clipper
"Fhc m st imp lrtant Improvement in the Daguerrean
art, il me by the Messrs Collins Phladepha and
sists in different n,er OF introducing the hight, and
tain aih,rons of the instrument We have oi
the portraits, which they have executed and they have
disnctness and beauy Of fine engravingy They
prchy remarkable in giving the proper natural expires,
| 81 N Of the eve"
FROM every sec,i' OF the country where picture
have been they have received simhr attcring
ccs The public generally are invited n visit Galleries.
probably the most extensive in the world and Judge for
| themselves nf the truth # these n, tices.
! Philadrli liia April Is, lis
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15

~ CoxPr.MENTARY.-We had conclu-
ded not to say one word in regard to the
handsome complimentary notices received
from our brethren of the Press, on the en-
largement and appearance Of our new pa
per, excepting to thank them for their kind
partiality. Our modeay, however, has
been completely overcome by the follow
ing:
Friend Hutter, the able editor of the
Lancaster Intelligencer says:
The Sunbury american, edited by ii. b.
MassER, Esl. makes lis appearance in a en-
larged form and new drcss-and is now en-
| titled 10 rank among the handsomest and best
conducted wecklics in the State. We con-
gratula,e our friend MAssER on this proof OF
increasing prosperity, and trns, his enterprise
will be properly rewarded.
To friend Cornman of the Philadelphia
Sun, we are indebted for the following:
| The SUSBrRY AMERICAN. edited by II. B.
MAssER, Esq, comes 10 us this week renew
Ell dilu TeluNSndteu ana as DlOOflliIg as d IUst
in June. It is now the handsomest and
largest paper published in the interior o.
Pennsylvania.
Friend Palmer, of the Po:tsville Emperf
um says:
Our friend II. B. MAssER, Esq. of ;h'
'Sunbury American has enlarged and other
wise materially improved that excellent pa
per. We are much gratilied to see this evi
dence of prosperity, and sincerely hope
may be permanent.
We have no room for more, and mus
conclude with a notice from friend Cool
: of the Danville Democrat.
The SuNBURY AMERICAN OF last Saturda
came to us greatly enlarged, and in bcau,i
ful suit of new types. Our friend MAssE
) has taken an example from nature at thi
Particular season, and ike her, has change
for the better the outward appearance of hi
, "American, which, by the way. is one {
our best Exchanges.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15
REVOLUTIONS IN EUROPE.

A great portion of our colums are again
occupied with important foreign news,
which we publish TO the exclusion Of almost
every thing else. Since the days of the
French Revolution, there has been no time
when events so important and startling have
occurred. The whole political world
seems to be laboring under the convulsive
throes Of freedom struggling with despot-
ism. There is scarcely government in
Europe, that has not, within the last month
either revolted or made an attempt at revo-
luton. Austria, Imperial despotic Austria
where despotism seemed 10 have held hel
iron sway most securely, has been Obliged
to yield TO the popular and liberal op;n-
ions ofthe age. Prince Metternich, who, a.
prime minister to the emperor has reignet
supreme for thirty years, has been o5liget
10 flee the wrath of his oppressed country.
men. In Prussia too, the king, after al
unsuccessful attempt TO put down the revo
luton, wisely conceded all the demand
made by the people, and thus for time
saved his throne, and probably his neck
Belgium and Italy are in state of ferment
The King of Bavaria has it is said, abdica
ted Lola Monies, the Courtesan whom h,
made Countess, has fled, and a reward i
offered for her apprehension. Ireland i
in commotion, and only waiting for favo
rable opportunity to rise in open rebellion
Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, alread,
''snuffs danger in the tainted breeze" an
is preparing himself for the worst, by or
ganizing and drawing his armies aroun
him. Monarchy seems TO be on its la.
legs. Cracow in Poland has also throw
off the yoke. In fact general war i
Europe seems almost inevitable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15

y An ADDRESS BY HENRY CLAr.-By
Telegraph from Cincinnati, dated April
18th, We have an address from Henry Clay
to the Public, authorizing his name to be
submitted to the Whis National Conven-
ton, He says in December last he deter
mined to announce to the Public, his deter
minaiion TO decline being candidate. IIav-
ing since consulted his friends his views
have been changed. He says
s'Since my return home, have anxiously
delibera,ed upon my duiy Ia myself, to my
principles, 10 my country The conflict be-
tween my unaffected desire To continue in
private lie, as mos, congenial with my feel
ings and condition, and my wish faithfully to
perform all my public duties, has been pain
ful and embarrassing. Ii refuse the use OF
my name and those injnriOns consequences
should ensae which have been 80 confidently
predicted by friends, l should justly incur
their reprcaches and the repCoaches fmy
own heart; and il, on the contrary, should
assent to The use of my name, whatever the
resil, may be, shall escape both"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15

% On our first page are a number OF
interesting articles, among them, the pro-
ceedings in the case of the Court Of Inqui-
ry, in the cases of Gen. Scott and Gen.
Worth. Notwithstanding Gen. Scott's great
military abilities, he has exhibited degree
of petty vanity and ill nature that contrasts
greatly to his disadvantage, when compa-
red with the humble and unpretendins
character of Gen. Taylor. Scott evidently
scan bear no rival near the throne" Tay-
lor, ON the other hand, is beyond the reach
of envy, and would not care a fig, if every
officer under him, carried with him bi.
ographer, to trumpet forth the fame Of each
in the most glowing terms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15

deemer liveth," the King bareheaded, like
every one else, seeing them pass, from the
balcony. The enthusiasm of the inhabitants
Of Cologne, when the news arrived from Ber-
lin, was indescribable. The great imperial
standard, (black, red, gold, with double
eagle) was, was with the sa,.ction of the
Archbishop, hois,ed on top of Cologne Cathe-
ora,' and is now proclaiming to the Germans
oh Doth sides Of the Rhine the regeneration
of Germany.
| Beixium-Revolutienary and Republican
Movements.
we learn from Antwerp, by letter dated
Monday, all the Jesuits had removed the
whole of their valuables from the town. and
taken flight.
Benmntk-Rrform md Agitation,
Letters from Kiel, of the 13 h March. s.atc
) that a courier has brought very important
news from Copenhagen the press is entirely
free and popular meetings are authorized.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-04-15
JUDGE IRVINE AND THE YORK BAR.

The members of the York bar, on Judge
Irvine's res,iming his seat on the bench,
on Monday las, withdrew and passed Sc
ries Of resolutions condemning him as who'll
ly unfit and incapable of discharging the du-
ties of his Office. They ask him to with
draw from the bcEch, and permit the asso-
ciates to do such business as cannot be de-
ferred. These resolutions were sent 10 the
Judge on Monday night. Next morning
the Judge intimaied that he had received
the resolutions, requesting him to withdraw
That TO do 50 would be setting dangerou.
example, and that he would not leave the
bench unless removed by main force. Thi.
is most unfortunate state of affairs, for the
Judge, as well as the bar and the people
and must prove detrimental to public jus.
tice.