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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
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Mineral Point, Dec. go, 1913.
TO oar READERS.

As the year is about drawing to a close, we
would in advance of time wish readers hap
py New Year and trusting that all are blessed
with health AMI prosperity, we would add that ,ce
should be extremely happy TO see every man who
has had the Tribune during the past year, and
knows himself in debt for it, come forward and
settle his account by note otherwise There
are large number of persons indebted to US for
Advertising, Hand Bills Election Tickets. &c. who
would also confer c great favor by pursuing the
same course But to be brief, and sum up the
matter in few words: We s:ssst have settle
ment in some way, with patrons, and unless
we can get what is just due, il is entirely use
less for us to attempt to continue the business of
publishing paper in Mineral Point Persons to
whom we are indebted, want and must have their
pay and unless we get our just dues, we have
means of satisfying them. 1t is certainly IN
pleasant to us to be constantly calling upon our
patrons and thus publishing to the world orr
poverty and nothing short of stern necessity could
induce us to do it. We have not sufficient capital
to continue the business, unless we can get some
thing in return for our labor.
To that portion of our patrons who have Hpaid
up" tender thanks, and hoping this may
be the last time, for the present at least, that we
shall have to call upon delinquents, would again
wish you all health, prosperity, and happy new
year.
IL We are still willing TO receive gold coin al
par in payment for all debts due us.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
COIaSF SSsSOR0i.
WAsHINGTON

WAsHINGToN, Dec. -.
SENATE A resolution was adopted calling
on the Secretary of the Treasury for infor-
nation in relation to the transfer OF Govern
ment stocks.
Mr., Douglass, Introduced bill providing
for the establishment ola Territorial Govern
ment over California.
HOUSE Resolutions were adoDted in
structug the appropriate committees to bring
IN bills for the improvements of Western
Harbors; for revising the Tariff Act Of :
for establishing Territorial Government In
California and the Committee on the Judi
ciary was Instructed 20 inquire into the exDe-
diency of so amending the Constitution as TO
require a majority of the people to elect a
President.
Dec. Is.
SENArE.-Mr, Cameron presented me
mortal numerously signed by citizens of Co
lumbia county, Pennsylvania, praying a re-
duction Of the Tariff of 1876.
Mr.. Dickinson submitted resolution in
STRUGGLING the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads, respecting mails service.
Mr.. Benton presented petition from a
number of citizens of New Mexico, praying
for the establishment of a Territorial Govern
ment.
On the motion to refer and print the dis
cussIon was animated. Messrs. Clayton, Ben
ton and Calhoun participated in it. Some
angry words passed between Messrs. Benton,
Calhoun and Wesicott. After explanation,
Mr.. Calhoun's motion was carried.
Ia pursuance lprevious notice, Mr.. Doug
lass introduced bill providing for the estab-
llshmenl OF a Territorial Government in Cal
ifornia.
HoUsE.-Mr. Palfrey asked leave to intro
duce bill prohibiting Slavery in the District
of Columbia, refused.
Mr.. Root introduced a resolution directing
the Committee on Territory, to report a bill
organizing Territorial Governments in Cali
forr-a and New Mexico, and excluding slave
ry from said territories. motion to Law the
resolution on the table was rejected, and the
resolution was laid over under rule.
Mr.. Henry submitted resolution directing
an inquiry into the expedincy OF establishing
a branch mint in California. Read and laid
ever under rule.
4 resoutiution was submitted as to the
propriery of granting to Texas all the lands
west the Rio Grande. Objection being made
to the resolution. it was laid over
After debating several propositions for re-
porting the proceedings of the House, on mo-
ton the House adjourned.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
IRE Care .Yi7,rusxy-r.

1t IS presumed that many of our readers have
heard atleast report of the existence of Cave
III Dane county, some eight or ten miles south of
Madison. Many spoke of its size, the different
apartments in il, the strange formations Of The
rock, the number of crystallizatons. stalaetites
&c. A report of this cave came to the knowledge
of the hands in our Office, and two, who are al
times of an adventurous disposition, came to the
conclusion, that the cave must be visited An
opportunity offered few weeks ago, when; no
paper was issued from this office for them to nakt
the exploration.
OFF they started in high glee for Dane County
and on Monday afternoon found themselves at the
mouth Of the cave The cave is situated at the
edge of a small prairie, the bed of considerable
stream (but which contained no water at this ti1el
directs Its course towards the front of it, where
the stream loses itself in a hollow having the ap-
pearance of a 'snk hole" bus which at the tire
was covered with snow. Having arrived at the
cave curiosity was on "nptoe" to enter at least a
short distance. At the entrance large shelving
rock projects, under which there is space Of some
eighteen feet in length, twelve in width and an era
ging some five feet in heishth
The adventures were directed to a cor,,er a+
the southern end of the apartment as the entrance
to the inner courts At it they went in good
earnest, digging away at the rubbish which had
gathered there, and piling the rock to the sides
and succeeded after few hours toll to force their
bodies through the aperture They progressed
however, IN short time, with better rapiditr-
the entrance got wider. and soon they fouad3henl-
selves at distance of some thirty feet in one Of
the rooms of the cave
Nature about this time gave Indication HAT the
body must have some nourishment and teturn
was decided on. The egress was better effected
than the inward trip-a shorter and larger ap@r-
ture was found that brought them TO daylight.
The night had just began to set in, as they sal
lied iorfh IN quest Of food and lodging which was
obtained at the log cabin of Mr.. Richardson. who
had lately arrived in the county. and pitched his
cabin about half mile from the cave
Tuesday morning after breakfast !, ,,,,,,,-.
with MIR. r. who had not as yet visited th6 cave
our heroes returned to continue the exI,lora,;,,,
A few moments brought them TO the room where
they had been the previous evening They. BEGAN
their further examination and wanderines tIroi,gb
tie caverns Admitting as they passed along, the
stalactite projecting from the rock above, waile
corresponding one was raised on the fEocr-aex
aiming the crystallizations, the curious formation
and gpotesque figures of the rock-ore IN the
shape of human skull, while others appeared in
the shape of animals, &c-noticing occasionally
roca OF conical and various shapes, whale in the
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

70 The Hon. Horace Greeley has been
placed upon the Standing Committee ON the
Public Lands.
- The national debt according 10 the an
nual report of the Secretary of the Treasury il
@69,805, I04 SO.
- Gen. Taylor, letter from Baton Rouoa
says, IS not 81 years old, as some OF the mo-
moirs make him, but oaly So, having been first
introduced to this world in 1890.
% The Mississippi river, at DUBUQUE.
was closed on the 18th, so that teams wers
crossing.
% The Comptroller of New York has Of
tered Tor sale. for taxes, about one million of
acres OF land, lying in fifteen counties of the.
state, besides lots In most of cities, towns and
villages.
New York, Dec. I6-71 M
The Park Theatre is in flames with threa
or four other buildings.
- detachment of the Yucatan reoimept
had left New Orleans. A thousond men will
soon leave under command of Colonel White
BIBLES REFUSED BY EmGRASTs.-The Brit
ish barque Atlantic arrived in Boston last
month from Cork, Ireland, with 1913 emf
grants. The captain was furnished with BIZ
bles by the British Bible society for distrjbu-
ton among his passengers, but not one of
them would accept a copy!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
.MiMfn mills.

/ Owing to TIE crowded state of cur columns last
weeks we omitted TO acknowledge the receipt of a
sack ef Flour from these Mills. We would state
now however, for the benefit of those who may
have Wheat which they wish Toured, that better
artcf of Flour, than that received from these
Mills we have not seen since our residence in
AIine:al Point. These Mills will most assuredly
prov, great benefit to Iowa and the surrounding
coun.ies, they will do away the necessity which
has heretofore existed, of going a great distance
for tee purpose of getting grinding. We hope,
that those having wheat to be Toured, viii avail
themselves of the opportunity and get good arti-
Gle a. the Niffiin Mills A specimen of the Flour
can te seen at J. Millions store
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
FOREIGN NEWS

The most important news, is the revolution
at Rome on the 18th ult. instigated by the
Clubs: and the submission of the Pope.
Advices are to the Goth, at which time, per-
feet quiet was restored.
The Pope's secretary, Monseigneur Talmy.
was shot in the breast. The overwhelming
force Of the besiegers compelled submission.
Negotiations were offered. A new ministry
is named, embracing the foremost leaders in
the revolt, which was submitted TO by the
Pope. and on the 18th it was formed.
In England and Scotland, the Cholera is
decreasing.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

EDITOR IN sANCTUM sANCTOR

EDITOR IN SANCTUM SANCTORUM.
SoLUs-a6oua to do Poetry.
So-of an old years elegy-or rather
a new years ode I'm doomd to be the father
Oh! Melisinda- Anastasia, Mary,
Brightest of creatures Earth's own lovely fairy
Say what could make in thy dear brain arise
So strange fancy - Even the skies
To rain down rhymes, | really know not whether
| could pretend to "put them up" together
But must try = How, how shall | begin?
lis worth the trial such a smile to win
As in success would all my labor crown
Aid me- ye Muses-Pour thy pathos down
On me beseeehing-Let each busy thought
Be with the colors of thy rainbows fraught-
EDITOR stops. St1s has hair nth the pen, end
looks derotediy uptcard
It's the eleventh hour and ere the moon
Stay-wheres the almanac-Night's grateful booa
OF light may not have left her cloudy prison :
In other words, the moon may not have risen.--.
Why! BOUNDS The moon, the glorious orb has
Left in darkness binder, deeper yet
Than all my thoughts chaotic were before.
Gentle dear Muses.! Let me try once more
" lis the eleventh hour" my hand and minds
unsteady.
Enter DEVIL
"No, sir, It's one o'clock and-dinner's ready 9
Ert Enron, frotuning aWfitlly at the DEVIl.,
bat greatly reliered IN mind Il
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
.Nresc RsH.

During the past week our ears have been seve-
raj times saluted with the merry notes of the new
bell of the Episcopal Church in this place. The
Church, in which this bell is hung has just been
completed with the exception of pews,) and is
not onhy an ornament to the town, but credit to
the determination by whom it has been erected
it is SITUATED in pleasant and commanding part
of toyl-built of brick, in Gothic style, and sufi
eientlS commodious for large congregation
The Weight of the bell is 500 lbs and its notes are
as cle,r and meIodious as any we have ever heard.
MIR. WILLIAMS, the pastor, we understand has
been highly instrumental in the erection and com
pletiot OF the Church, and we trust will be equal
iy successful in intoxicating the principles of Reli
gion end Morality in the minds of his numerous
5oy
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

DEACON HUNT.-He was naturally high
tempered man, and used to beat his oxen over
their heads, as all his neighbors did, It was
observed that when he became a Christian.
his cattle were remarkably docile. A friend
enquired into the secret. .sWhy," said the
deacon, formerly, when my oxen were lit
tie contrary, dew into passion, and beat
them numerically. This made the matter
worse. Now, when they do not behave well.
go behind the load, sit down and sing Old
Hundred. don't know how it is. but the
psalm tune has surprising effect upon my. OK
en-"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
EMP Q RUM OF FASHION.

ZnH unders gned would respectfully say TO MS
~. old customers and the public generally, that
he has again commenced the TAILORING bust
ness in the upper of the building he formerly
occupied as a Tailor shop, Gin the room over
Marshs Book Store,) where he will be happy to
accommodate all customers who may favor him
with work. From long experience IN the business
he iatters himself that he can give general satis-
faction, and solicts a share Of patrosl5ss.
CUTTING attended TO at all time and on the
shortest notice. NELSON AN(1FrT
Mineral Point IpcsI2 II
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
SOMETHING ABOUT GOLD DUST.
New Y ork, Dec. /,

Washington letter writer, in the Phil
inquirer OF this morning says there is a rurnor
that government in Cabinet council ON Satur-
day last decided to send Immediately a num-
Der of small vessels of briggs and schooners
to enforce an embargo upon all merchant YES
sells going into the harbors of Monterey. san
Francisco, and other places on the coast, to
prevent European and American vessels from
carrying the gold out Of the country.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
Il The Legislature of Wisconsin viii
meet at Madison, on the 10th of January.

II The Union Magazine for December, is on
our Table--The present No. is good, and fully
sustains the rapidly increasing popularity of the
Magazine. The establishment has been disposed
off to J. sartain & Co, of Philadelphia, by whom
IT will hereafter be conducted. Mr.. s. is long and
tavorably known as engraver TO the various Ma
gaines, a nd the Union in this branch may be ex-
pected to have no rival
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

Our Carrier has been better favored by the Ma
ses than we in the attempt at rhyming for New
Year, and we are authorized to inform the patrons
of the Tribune that he viii wait on them on New
Years morn, and of course expect favorable re-
cepton to the purses of all
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

OFFICERS OF MINERAL POINT DIV.
S. OF T.
For the Quarter commencing January /, 1919.
w. P.-George w. Bliss.
w. A.---John Love.
r. S.--John B. Terry.
A. r. S.--Walter E. Jon es.
+. S.--Stephen Thomas, jr.
T.-E. S. Sprague.
C.-John I'll. Vivian.
A. C.--John Bracken.
|. S.---Richard Vivian.
o. ST.. McDougal.
Chaplain-Z. Eddy.
2. w. P.-William ]. Tilley.
Number of members 100.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE
OF WISCONSIN,

ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs.
For the Year lS49.
Grand Master-W William r. Smith.
Deputy Grand Master-Rev. T. Whitaker.
G. S. VA. Hyatt Smith.
G. J. W.-Orlando Foster.
c. Sec.-Montgomery III. Cothren.
G. T.-John Ii. Rountree
G. Chap.-Rev. Ebenezer Williams.
G. L..-John Waters & Reuben r. Bourn.
G. S. D.-Ephraim f. Ogden.
G. J. D.-Orlando Alexander.
G.. Mar.-James M'Kinsey.
G.. S. B.-John T. Rague.
G. P.-Henry NJ. Billings.
G. St.-Orrin ]. Minor & G. S. Hurley.
G. Ty.-Ebenezer Clewett.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
From the Galena Gazette.
LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA

A. q. HENDERSON, Esq, OF New Diggings,
has furnished us with the following letter
from Mr.. B. P. KoozER, now in California.
but formerly journeyman printer in this Of
hce. We published letter from him some
time since, which was extensively copied by
other papers. The veracity of Mr.. X. NAV
be relied on.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

Since The INVENTION OF CIIcKENER's ST.
gar Coated Vegetable Purgative Pills, the
mystery which. formerly hung over disease
has been entirely dispelled. The cure of
those complaints which originate in impure
ties of the blood, arrangement of the organs
of digestion, or distractions of the insensible
perspiration, has now become an every day
affair, and people do not mind being sick, if
1t is only for The pleasure of getting well again.
This is owing entirely to the peculiarly aGree-
able flavor of the Clickener Surar-C Dated
Vegetable Pills, and the pleasantness, as well
as certainty of their operations; the former be-
ing natural consequence Of the coating of
sugar, and the latter being attributable to their
entire freedom from gripping or nausea Be-
sizes, Ii costs nothing for trying the expert
ment, as the inventor pledges himself to re-
fund the money In case they do not afford the
necessary relief. What stronger inducements
can the public desirel They are constantly
trying other remedies with certainty of los
ing their money in case of failure, and thou
sands OF dollars are annually expended to no
effect. Then do not hesitate to try the Click
ener Sugar coated pills. The chances are
two to one in your favor.
DR.. Cody Little Fort, Lake Co, ILL.,. the o,-v
general Agent for Illinois and Wisconsin All or
ders must be addressed to him-great Western
Medicine Depot
Also for sale by R. D. Pulford Mineral Point
Saxton x Co, tiota
L. Vaughn Shullsburg,
And in almost every town in the western states.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

COMMUNAL BLIss-Col. Bliss was united
in the bonds of natrimony to Miss BETTY
TAYLOR, daughter to the President elect. on
the 23d of November, at Baton Rouge.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
QUANTITY OF GRAIN.

The following is the amount Of the different
kinds of grain produced in the United States
in l847, according to the estimate contained
in the table preceding the agricultural report
Of the Patent Office for the present year:
RreGdsttfs
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
MONTEREY, UPPER CALIFORNIA, +,

August 81, 1913.
MI. HENDERSON My object in writing to
you Is to inform you that am still in the IT !.
states service, and ofthe prospects and advan-
tage to be gained in emigratino to California.
he gold mines that have been discovered Oh
the sierra NaVada are the most extensive and
valuable In the world and it is useless for
me TO attempt description of the quantity
and quality of the gold already obtained, as
you would not believe it. See the newspa-
pers OF the day, and depend they cannot over
rate the mineral resources of California
Our company has been reduced down to 20
form liz, by desertion. These4rae have
made their fortunes, but violated their oaths
and dishonored their flag by deserving in time
of war.
We have heard the news of peace and 1
am on the fence whether will desert or not,
as | can make $3.50 per day at the mines.
Lead has been discovered. and Yields 90
per cent. Mr.. Boles of Galena, Illinois, has
opened one OF the veins, and thinks it of suf-
hclent richness to keep four furnaces In ope-
ration. Quick silver is found N abundance.
and SO is Platina and Copper.
One OF our men, on three months furIouoh
brought back to Monterey with him tsrenfy
screen pounds OF 0frgin gold. This, at Califor-
ma prices, Oslo per ounee,) would be worth
-3,22O, or, at the Boston prices, (S2O per OF. J
@o'4oO. W nat 40 you think OF that! hate
to DESERT hate to soldier for IS per month
II am almost crazy. Excuse this letter, as
L have the Gold Fever shocking bad, and 'the
root Of all evil is in my mind night and day
At the mines Flour Is worth $I6 per 100 lbs.
Coffee so per h., and every thing in pre-
portion. Things will be cheaper next sum
mer. Do as you please, advise you to bum
die up your traps and come to California
1t is good climate and an agricultural coun-
| try, which would warrant you to come, indie
| pendant of its mineral wealth. Bring your
wife along. for good wifi is the scarcest thing
in California.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

IL Holden's Magazine, ever welcome, is on
hand Good-and better every time.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29

CALIFoRNIA.-We would suggest to our
friends who desire to know more OF this golden
country, the propretv of calling a public
meeting for the purpose Of selecting some one
to visit it and make the necessary examination,
that those desiring to go may be the better
prepared TO decide upon the course to pursue.
If such course were adopted, we have no
doubt that many who now have so high fe-
yer, would very soon report themselves ICON
vaIescent."
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
E'!Ee.

We regret to learn that the house of Mr.. Simon
Lan;perell, of Willow Springs, was destroyed by
fire Con Wednesday night of last week. Mr. L.
had gust completed his house on Wednesday-and
on thursday morning he took load of goods to
the place for moving into it, and found the build
ing IN ashes What is still worse for him, Che
beirzg carpenter) all his tools were destroyed in
the house. which leaves him without the means
of earning a livelihood. Wehope Mr.. Lamperells
case may be remembered by those who feel dispo-
sed TO relieve the vents of the unfortunate
u We have, on several occasions endeavored
to arouse the literary genius of the west Have
we not succeeded? Before answering, read the
following which was received through the Post
Office a short time since
ORIGINAL POETRY.
Fog the Tribune
Mr. Bliss Sir Would YOU please
to se pleased to inlist these few lines of Poetry
among your columns that is if you call it such.
as ct is my first attempt of the kind and please
correct the misspelling
- You would Oblidge
our most Humble Searvent
Fifty times p.
TO VIRGINIA.
Al thou art dear to me
Yes sweetest one thou art ever dearest to me
Wien the cool breeze of eve WHAT Ore my brow
Pause, look within, see thee now
All thou art dear to me
All yes sweetest one thou art ever dearest to me
When the nightingale with pinions glide gently
drought the air
pause look within, thou art there
Did sas dear to me
Yes yes sweetest one thou art ever dearest to me
When thy sweet angelic voice WHAT to my ear
pause, look within, my heart replies thou art
here
Beloved one thou art dear to me
Yea dearrer than all this earths treasures thou art
to me
When thou hsped forth those sweet words. 0 that
could call thee my own
Ny heart leaped and reechoed dearest thou can
call me ever thine own
All dearest love well
Yea more than rock of ages can tell
1t midnight when all is hushed in sleep is the time
When my heart wispers to the sweet Angel O that
could call thee mine
All beloved one love thee well
All this heartwith rapture towards thee dot swell
at midnight awaik at the ten of ten thousand
| stars stare
9pause, look within cIasped my hand to nv
heart where God IS, and thou art there
I. Mineral Point Nov 9th 1913
O. Up TO our last dates. there had beer
shout 40 cases of Cholera in New York
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
EEGl MHMfRm

3HGITWtgI
At Linden, on the evening of the 23d inst. by
; f. Seabury, Esq. Mr.. PHIL1P Wal to Miss Aar
PoLLARD, both of Linden.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-12-29
Yours, IN a bad fr
P. b. KOOSER.

TREAsURY DEPARTMENT. Secretary
ct the Treasury has completed his estimates
Tor the use OF Congress. He asks to make
up deficiencies to January 1919.
$40, 287, 385
ear ending Jan'y 1850. 33,2I3,I52
Various extras, 3,957,I42