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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24
WRENCH ROYAL PAINTING OFFIcF-

Wrench RoYAL PAINTING OFFICE
When Pope Plus the 18th visited tn
Royal Printing Office of Paris, he
was pa -esented with the Lords p-v.,
in one hundred and fifty different ian.
guagcs. There are more than III
haud presses in It and two pogl
presses. IN one room there are Gor,r
thousand forms packed aw1r. ZHs
hands cmpIoyed in it work ten hours
and good COZ nPositors earn from five
10 six franks per day, and pressme.
about the same. After thirty ycas
service in She establishment, a Won.
man gets pena on OF four hundrr.
francs per annun I. Authors can have
works OF real utn !ty printed IL il fl.
OF expense.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24
TAYLOR MEETING

At q humorous meeting of the citizens
Of Western Wisconsin, in favor Of the no.
minaL;on Of Gen, Zachary Taylor for the
Office Of President of the United States,
held a. the Court House, in the t0wn OF
Mineral Point. on Saturday the 18th inst
IL pursuance OF previous notice, the NEE
ing was temporarily organized by the ap-
pointment of CuAuLEs BRACKEN Lsq. as
Chairman and Matthew OInsted as Secre-
tarv.
/ On motion, a Committee of five were
appointed 10 nominate q president. two
I Vice Presidents, and two >ecretaries for
. the meeting wAereupon the following
F.. named gentlemen, 10 wit, levi Sterling.
John 3. Terry, c. c. Washbumc. Der
nard Doyle, and J. Garter, were appoin-
ted said committee, who, after retiring a
/ few moments, reported the following
named gentlemen as officers for the meet
7 inu:
ICHtRLES BRACKEN. for Presidcn:.
fn@S@t'V v.l DA n0So' '. Presidents
5 Gsoeo Gt1 ". Cons. Secretaries,
Tuc report 0. the nominating commit
1 tee hayiug been adopted the above nlr.ai
gentlemen were chosen officers O. the
| noting.
Tao chairman upon taking his seat ad-
dressed the meeting in an appropriate
manner in favor Of the objects for which
. il was convened, and read a .'cr. which
was addressed to him sc .egai yeas since
bv Geo. Taylor, whica cyInced those
striking habits Of humanity and ceneroS-
it. Tor which the hero OF Buena Vista has
ever been distinguished.
On motion o. c. c. Washburnc Esq
J q committee of five were appointed TO
+ draft resolutions expressive OF the sense
( Of the meeting, whereupon Messrs. Wash
burne, Jackson, Sterling, Terry, and Nj.
nor were appointed said commit &C. The
committee then retired and in a short
time returned, u. e. Wash5urne Es1.,
their chairman, reported the following
I Preamble and Resolutions;
PREAMBLE.
Whereas II IS the right and duty Of re
publican treemen 10 express their sentI-
men,s freely aud tearleSslv upon all pub
nc questions, ana whereas we regard the
Pres Id entail question as ore of tae hiGh.
est Importance 10 every citizen Of the L !
nited States-one IN which the choice OF
lie people, unrrammeIIed by party aAd
unnoved by power should be honestly
and mantuiIy declared. and whereas we,
the cIuznes of Western Wisconsin, here
assembled, IN common, as we believe,
viii large majority o. The people Q! sal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

! i ~
Tie Celebration - ule Procession the O.
ration g..
| Friday last was glorious DAY foy the /
rishncn of Mineral Point and :. the REGIONS
rouul about" Agrceab}y to an invitation ten
darrd their friends in Franklin. Do3geviIIe.
Yellow Stone, Willow Springs. and the other
villages within twenty miles OF thi, place, a.
large number OF persons arrived in town at an
early hour, Accorl,ao to nrayious arraroa-
ment. many lerf for fbe naral. Ground about
t,.raa miles Distant to Ctu in vitb fine First
from nj WISCONSIN Dr3ao7.s urder fine
command or Col. JoIy +. C;.Er-r.r. whence
they proceeded in fiae order 70 town. and ul-
Ter ,o,,ebinc tlrourh the pri,tciYsI streets
halted in front Of the Pah!io Bulltlit 90 listen
to the Grafton Of SAMUEL CRAwFo-.p. ESQ
The troop numbered some one hundred horse
nlen, preceded BY a much Iar1ar number on
foot. all wearing the badye Of Old Ireland
the living green.
When ..aII things were read" and the
military and civic professions were properly
arranged ia front Of the sp-aker's stand. tho
scene was truly imposing. Charming ladies',
old and young, througcd the windows Of the
adjacent houses, anxious to participate in the
| pleasures OF the hour. The star-spaugi-d
banner and the green flag of Erin whose
, bosom Of snowy white was esnJl1matjc Of the
purity o! Irish hospitality, benevoeuce, and
! friendship - nultcred, side By side. in thg soft
aud gentle breeze, the first hary.nger Of ap-
proaching- summer. Beneath the shade Of
these banners of two great and sympathzinS
nations, mingled aud comm!ngLng with the
generous sons OF America stood the eNlIed
/ sons and DAUGHTERS of another hemisphere
/ driven hither by slo bright hope Of lettering
their lot IN life in another and a distant land
of worshlppiag their Creator according
70 the dictates of their conscience
Here The speaker appeared, and the welaiu
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

ALMOST 4 FATAL ACCIDENT To Henry
CLAY.-The sage of Ashland came near
meeting with fatal accident on Thurs
day evening. Our readers are aware
that he is a guest of Mayor Swift. After
he retired 10 rest on the evening alluded
to, the serya Mt who waits upon him, in
stead of stopping off the gas in the usual
way, blew /, out and then left the room.
Things remained in this state until near
daylight, when the Mayor was awakened
by On unusual smell of gas He got up,
dressed himself, and his first thought was
TO proceed to the room of Mr.. Clay, TO
see if all was right there. He opened the
door, and the room was SO filed with gas
that II was with difficulty be rushed to
the window and raised it, so as to admit
a current of fresh air. With terror he
glanced toward the bed. The clothes
which covered his distinguished guest
moved slightly. The alarmed Mayor
took courage, and exclaimed.
= Mr.. Clay-Mr. Clay-are you aliveT'
Yes, MY old friend, and nerer fell bet
ter an my lJe.-Phiia. Bulletin.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24
THE TAYLOR MEETING.

THE TAYLOR MEETING.
The meeting ofthc friends of Gen. TAYLOR,
held at the Court House on Saturday last =
the proceedings Of which we publish below -
was worthy Of the great object for which ii
was convened.
The greatest harmony and enthusiasm pre-
vailed and the resolutions, which were a.
dopted by acclamatlon, but speak, we are
sure, not ouly the united voice OF the Wings
of Western Wisconsin, bu5 the sentiments
and feelings of the great mass Of the people,
q both parties, IN tbs portion Of tie Terri
tory.
The name and fame of Gen. TAYLOR are
the property of his country; and possessing,
rs he does, a mind which more nearly assm-
Hates to that of Washington than that of any
other patriot--a mind which rises infinitely
above tAe i'rf'cuess Of party and the intrigues
Of politicians we confidently expect that he
viii, on the I'll day Of March next, take up
his residence ut the " White House." as
de President Of the C0uEby anil not Ct q
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

u THE BRowN FAMILY DRowH-
ED-Wc fear that the report of the
death Of this family by drowning. in
crossing the St. Lawrence, is true
The part Of the family reported TO be
lost comprised the mother, the two
daughters and son. They were well
known to the people of this town,
having resided here Tor some time and
they were known to the people Of the
vest generally. having given concerts
of music in many places. The daugh-
tiers were peculiarly gifted in this re-
spect. This Intelligence will be Pc
cuharly painful to citizens here, for
during their short residence among US
they We're highly esteemed for their
many oxce.lent Qualities. [SoutL-
port Telegraph.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24
MATTHEW COLDS WORTHY.

To- The New Constitution of Hi
nois, has been adopted by from Is 10
1000 majority.
The new Constitution for Wiscon-
sin is adopted by nearly an equal ma
inrity.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

\ fine Ocean steamer, Of about ~
tons bur;hen, recently built a. New / o.
made i TRIAL triP, which gave great sails,
faction. SAe ran eighteen miles IN oD'
hour and eighteen minutes, and subs
quently, in a run of seven miles, lett II
Cunard steamer Hibcrnia one mile asie'I'
The United States is to be emP.o' ("
between New York and Havre, but v"
make her first passage to Liverpool.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

q The indisposition OF the Editor must
answer as an apology for any lack of interest
our co!umns may manifest this week. We
hope, IN the course of another week, to be at
our post again.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

ASNEAULr, and received with profound at
tention by his numerous auditory.
To the lasting credit of lrishmen, not a
soul was intoxicated during the day, and the
whole affair was well calculated to please the
most refined.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

THE LATE ). II. CONWAY, ESQ.
We publish below the proceedings of
the meeting Of the members of the Bar,
held 1t the Court House on the 9th inst,
on the occasion OF the death of the la
mented Conway.
In the sentiments and feelings express
ID by the members of the Bar, In the res
buttons which were unanimously adopt.
- at the meeting, all who had the pleas
urc Of knowing Mr.. c. VIII heartily con.
cur. The proceedings Of tie meeting,in
compliance with n request contained in
one of the resolutions, were laid before
the Court by F. J. Dunn, Esq, who, in
presenting them, made some very appro'
pirate and impressive remarks upon the
character and virtues of the deceased.
His Honor Judge Dunn, in ordering
the proceedings of the melting to be en-
tered upon the records of the Court, res
pended TO the resolutions Of the bag in the
following happy manner
Il had but very slight personal ac-
cuaintance with the deceased. THIS was
sufficient, however, to satisfy me, that
the high estimation ii which ae was held
bv his numerous personal friends, was
well meFited. The best criterion of
mans worth, Is the approval OF his famiI-
liar acqualntances ana nelghbors who dai-
: " observe his course and conduct In life
With those. the deceased whose loss We
. depiore, sustained an envi1oIe character,
.ur virtue, Intelligence, and the amiablc
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

4 wet SILK Aandkerchic { tied WIN.
out folding over tic face. it IS sad Is
a good security against SuliUca!,l
and smoke It permits tree b .'ca.Ha-
and at the same time czclu yes ~
smoke from the lurgz.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

Miss Nancy BaiIy, Of Mcrrimac.
formerly employed in the factories
here, visited Nashua last week, for the
purchase OF her wedding dress, bon
Aot. bridal cake, Sc, preparatory for
her marriage on Wednesday,. She
had completed hcr purchases, anu
WIS on her way TO tho depot on Sal
urdav evening, when the cars left
Sae therefore returned 10 liz house
of i..euj, Mrs. Mitchell on Canal
street. About haIfpaSt three, On Sun
day afternoon, as she sat at the win
dow, she threw up both hands, cx-
claiming, "E,Ay, there IS Mr.. Drew =
,the name G. the Young man to whom
SIC WAS 10 be married, and who is
resident Of Concord, Nt.l Mrs. NJ.
went to another window, tu. no one
was in sight. At tins moment 4 crash
o. glass called her attention 10 Miss
Bally, who had fallen against tse win.
dow. Help was instantly called, ana
s3e was placed upuo the bed, but with
two Cas1s she lay 4 corpse. And wher
the bridegroom comes, xviii BE- to lay
her in the grave. whom ne had hoped
50 soon TO call wife. Miss Baily wa:
about 90 years of age, and latlerly haC
not been In perfect healh-[N. IL
Gals,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

THE MAILs.-It is but little wonder,
we think, that we have to complain SO Of
ten Of the arrangement Of the mails. In
TO days paper we give an account of the
large St. Louis mail which was stolen
last july, SIX months ago, and was never
missed by the Department that we have
hcaFcd OF, until it was found day or two
suce, rltied Of its contents, This is a
pretty commentary upon the safety OF the
mails and the efficiency of Postmastrs.
Mails are SO far behind hand that tn -ir
non-airival is thought lightly OF, and only
are noticed when found IN the woods,
plundered of their contents.--CAic Jour.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

The house IN which the two Adamses
were born IS still standing and IN good
condition. The room i'll which John Ad-
ANS was born is lighted by glass 6 by 5 F.;
and the same Is the case with the room
IN winch John Quincy Adams was BORN
The tomb is made ready for the remains
OF John Quincy Adams, having been pre-
pared by hlmsel..
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

/ WrHDEALL.-The Hagerstosvn News
states that Hezekiah Brrhuas, an Ia man
who lately died in Baltimore has Lett III his
property, valued at $4,000, to a young INDY,
a school mistress of that town. who when the
old gentleman visited Haserstown, a year a-o,
treated him with great kindness, when others,
viewing him beneath their notice, IN conse-
quence Of his shabby appearance, treated him
with great collncss. TIE lady not cnIy
gave him a warm welcome, but alsJ Introduced
into her school the "Mouotoulcai Spcler,"
d work OF which the deceased was thg author.
:. Kind words cost nothing. "-Bqt. Clipper.
The following paragraph in relation to the
Sun which shines FOR alp is going the
rounds.
ASTRONOMICAL PHENoMESoN.-By recent
discoveries at the National Observatory, in
Washington City, and other places, it has
been accerteined that the sun has decreased
in volume ule-tenth, and this singular pheao-
menon has occurred entirely during the past
month The change took place suddenly,
since, according TO accurate observations. on
the morning Of the 18th ult., it presented Its
volume to the vision of the spectator, yet Us
it arose On the next day, the alteration was
easily persepti5le, even TO the naked eye! It's
form, too, Is aItered.-Its latitude has de-
creased, while its longitude has been Prolong-
Cd.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

t. Com. Perry his applied to the
government to be relieved from the
command of the Gulf Squadron.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

Sobrioty. temperance, anl tranquility, are
natures best physicians.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

4 Presbyterian ( Amencan) church D.
lately been built at Madras, India.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

4 nest of gamblers and couterie''S"
has been broken up 10 Louisville.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

The village election on Monday last result
cd in the choice Of the following gentlemen a
officers of the corporation ior the presen
year;
President.
SAM. CRAWFORD.
Trustees.
WIN. LANYON,
A. NANCHOLAS,
SAM. THOMAA
WM. J. TILLEY,
Treasurer.
RICHARD THOMAS.
Clerk.
JAMES HUTCHINSON.
Assessor.
A. W. COMFORT.
C0nStablGs.
SAM. KAYLOR,
JAMES KINNEY,
MATTHEW COLDS WORTHY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

FINOIN4 THE Lon 7GiTUDE.- TIE
following IS a simple noodle OF hinda,
the long itudc at SEA obtain az ali.
tude OF the sun a short time betr.
meridian, {say 20 or so ma uutes, a"s
the altitude. anu time by CT, 'onom-aa
Screw tie index fast and v.'atcd 'as
sun until it fails to the same hs,.s,
and note the ;inse as before. Adm
two [timcs) Il together, take the n.@
and apply ,he corrections OF the chr
nometoar. If the equation IS sua,fa--
i've, addit. and i aIdttjvc subtalA
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-24

4 "NEurRAL' FRAUD II canno,
doubt" said Genera! Taylor, Ootobnr i,
1915, hat tAe sett.em ant-with NM
co-wllI ba greatly facilitated an has. cad
by orr ta>ing possession a. orcc ofone or
two sutable points at or near Their o
Gran ie-nver. = Baltimore Sun.
We find the above qaatal id niring'v
in the Ja'on. Both the Sun ., d is en-
dorser well know th7t iii, essentially n
forgery Gen. T. san, ,xpresslv. that
=, II cur Gorc-aH.sat, in z ,,i,@tiqgfbs Jou,l-
day of ItIas, make the ise Of ihe RIO
G-anis ~ ULTnfATUu.' then u cannot
doubt," &c Does neutrality Justify such
fraud a the Sun impudenuy resorts to ?
". I. Tribune
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-15

We received last evening, late Texas papers
brought By the steamship Palmetto, Capt Smith for the
prompt delivery OF which s Injected 70 the courtesy
OF one Of the clerks Of the post.oce. The sews from
Galveston Is TO the lst inst.
The state Legislature adjourned on the roth u afier
session Il ninetynne days. The bill appoftonins tbs
representation Of the State IA, last that passed
This bill Axes the whole number OF senators at twenty
two SID Representatives at forty seven. Galveston
and BszOris Counties form one Senatorial District Cal
weston County has two Representative Harris three.
and one Senator Brskoa aud Fort Bend together have
one Representative Fort Bend, Austin Colorado WAR
ton and Lsvses constitute one Senatorial District.
Tn. GGiresi0n Cirlldn says:
The LEGISLATURE adopted the proposition 10 levy uni.
form I'D Taore tax OF cents on esch hundred dollars Of
the value Of goods fos ses BY insssd OF
The license tas hel''o,yio ooI., '. -"
The crmiuaIIsus Of this State have been rsmodelled
and adapted the penitsutary system OF punishment
This public school law VAS defeated In the senate.
The rsstive 20 the liabilities Of the State does not
contemplate the liquidation of any claims prior to the
neat session of the Legislature
Ex-Gov. Runnels and Col. Caldwell, as well as Gen.
Henderson,. have declined the nomination for Presidential
Electors the Taylor ticket. Ex. Gov Runnels states
for declining, that he holds Office under the
General Government.
We notice movement. the object OF which Is the i'm
provsment q the Trinity River. An expense OF $4,000
Il Is said will make 10 good nsYsabe stream three
fourhs Of the year and double that amount will enable
sm, stesmer. drawing not more thar two feet, 10 run
noon IL all tie year IL suggested thst the counties i'm
mediately interested should hold a,
vile. the first Monday in june With view TO CON-
blned effort 20 eject the desired improvement.
THE Cdlrest0n ySrs warns mariners that the buoy on
the ssde Of Galveston bar In fourteen feet water has
broken is chain and driftei away and says; Vessels
running for the and looking for the bnoy
should approach In less than sx fahons as the chains
by which al the buoy. mooret very slight that
no confidence can be placed In their permaneney.
From the paper ne learn that slight earthquake
detected by the astronomical party Of the coast sur
vey now stationed az Dollar Point last Tuesday evening
The 2cih nit. y. o. Delta 5ih
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-15
By Pony Express and Tele graph.
TO THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE
Two Days Later from Vera Cruz.

FROM the y. u. ficay une OF the fth.
The u. s steamship Virginia, Capt. Tucker ar
rived yesterday from Vera Cruz via TampicO. She LEFT
the former per; the 9Th and the latter the 3lst ut
She is only days later from Vera Cruz than the New
Orleans
There had been later arrival from the Interior. The
impression is strengthened In Vera Cruz that the army
was about 10 make a retfograde movement
Col WisoE, Of the LIST Infantry took command Of the
Department of Vera Cruz the 25th. Ms Lamotte Of
the regiment acts temporarily Adjalant General
The following is from the Free American Of the 26th ult
NAvAL.-The U. 5 steamer Of war Scorpion arrived In
port yesterday evening from L-suns in thirty and
reports that The steamer Water Witch esve
for this port The steamer Msi pp bearing the broad
pennsnt Of Com Perry arrived Al SACRIFICES la the
ing The Commodore did not come 10 the city yesterday
but Will probably visit US today
We hnd nothing N the FL Noffeos0 OF Tampico
touching Mexican affairs IL has story that Father Ji
rauts passed through HuJlia the 23i u tHeo1aio.
lie recognized pursued and taken. Upon being
brought before magistrates he said he his way t.
QleI aro, and took that route 10 avoid capture
price bad been upon his head by Cen Scott Here the
story ends. and presume the worthy Padre II II
he, pursued his journey unmolestei.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-15
Things In Phiia delphin.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.

PEiL,pELFHlA, Friday, April IL
saw sx-Lieut. Col Fremont this morning who
10 burning with mine host Of the United States Hotel
He looks none the worse for Msrcys sg.inst him.
The will Of Elizabeth Huxham Of Phil.delphia was
probssd this morning She leaves The following liberal
g. 500 to the Trustees Of the Theological Seminary Of
the Prssbytersn Church In the United states eoumon
called The Old school located Princeton, j. to be
applied TO the foundation Of scholarship In hs' in'ta
no the Trustee. Of the Board Of Education Of the said
Presbyterian Church in the United States the sum Of
$500 70 Be spilled BY said Board 10 the education Of
pious and INDECENT youth for ths se.pei ministry
Assembly Of the said Presoytersn Church $500 for the
uses and under the drestou Of said Board u Missions
according TO the provisions Of heir shsrter
To the Treasurer Of ths said Prssbyt.rsr Church Board
Of Public .on in the United States 81 900 70 be ppsd
By the said Board for the Publication Of Religious Tracts
To the Treasurer Of the Board OF Foreign Missions Of
tbs said Presbyterian Church $500 10 be spphed for the
Forsisn Missionary operations OF said Church.
Next Tuesday, the arniyssEJ OF the battle OF Cerro
ordo will be ssser.ec BY the returned officers and SOL
dier now 10 oar nei shooi hood
Jesse Thompson. young man, killed this morning
in Remington BY bor,s and wagon fallins upon him
The away and Ia MS endessors 70 stop him both
were thro~n into gravel pit the vehiee sd animal
f.lug usinly upon him. de died almost immediately.
Flour has rscsded little .ad standard brsads sell
ins 81 - ST. Sales 90 bash Wheat 81 % 70 33 for
red and white Y.l,sw cGrn dull e 81 CO. Provisions
rather quiet. Sales Mess Pork ~ SO. B.oonsites 4.
hams ADD shoulders cts dry salt Sales go bids Cab.
Mossses at q TO - cts 100 hhes Sugar ~ 70 ~ for
Cuba snd 1t to 81 f9r New orisaos, At land months
whisky p cls In bbs
saLr OF srocK,-F,r, Board-s2sse Lehlsh SIS g.
sl.ioo wilmisstoo SIS sot Commercial Bank 81 sleo
State So Isl $500 DO 73t sl4Sa Sos 67 l0i 80 500
pr ct Treasury Notes lott 500 Sat. So as 90
Reading 6s 80 So $50 State So 75 sass g. 100 do 7si
g. 90 do 7Si $500 DO So So 10 hin.hill RR SIT Cam
den BIZ 81; IA 90 81 50 Mechanic BIZ 2t; sI05 State
s., ISL s2o 90 7Si; $500 sehuyl Nav Sc 5dkint 46t
Sseead Beard ard xffsr-6 Farm and Mech Bk, sol; 50
1877 1000 Penn &c. 7si 10 sehy Nav g. CO. asi 81 Lee
high Int, "A.