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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
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MINERAL POINT, Aug. 9th, 1874:
SHOOTING STARS.
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JOHN J. ROSS

About nine o'clock this evening our atten-
ton was arrested by the appearance of bril-
liant Meteor, which first appeared near the
zenith, and swept through the heavans to the
S. w, and disappeared near the star Antares,
which was then about 20 degrees from the
horizon. While admiring the train which
marked its course, and which continued visi-
bic for several seconds, others, less brilliant
than the first, were seen to start from the same
point and pursue the same course. We con-
tinued our observations over an hour, during
which time we counted 10; Of these, 10 aP-
peared to start from point near the Swan, a
little S. e. of the zenith, and passing in a
S. Westerly direction vanished in the Con-
stellations Of Saggitarius and the Scorpion :;
one passed to the East, two to the West, and
two to the North; few only exhibited cor
uscations.
Our knowledge of the cause Of these Celes-
tial fire works is yet very imperfect; they are
generally divided into three classes. viz
"Meteoric stones,'' which have fallen to the
earth occasionally in all ages of the word =
secondly, ordinary "Shooting stars" which
are usually observed more or less every clear
evening; and thirdly, periodical showers of
Meteoric stars Many of our readers will
recollect, and some of them may have wit
messed the most sublime exhibition of this
kind that the world ever witnessed, on the
morning of the 18th of November, 1888, and
which continued to occur annually on the
same day of the month, from the same point
in the heavans for seven successive years.
Prof. Olmsted, of Yale College, supposes
that they had their origin from a large body
of nebulous matter passing near the earth at
the time, and which he estimates was distant
over 1000 miles. Similar views were also
published by the French Astronomer, NJ. Ar
ago.
The Meteors of this evening differed from
ordinary Shooting stars only In having one
common starting point, and appearing vastly
more numerous-the whole number of Stool
ing stars, properly called, that have been
observed in a single year, has never exceed
ed 200. SpERRY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
SEEEREFR'S SALE.

By virtue Of a writ of Fieri Facias issued out
Of, and under seal of the Circuit Court of Iowa
county, and to me directed and deliN cred IN favor
of David J, Seeley and Isaac Hodges. and against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements OF
Henry Eva and Joseph James / have seized and
levied upon the following described real estate, as
the property of said defendants to wit: The north
west quarter Of the northeast quarter Of section
No Twenty-Five [29l in township No six [Gl north
of range No. three Isl east Of the fourth principal
meridian, containing 40 acrest; Also, the north
east quarter of the northwest quarter of section
No TIVE ntynne r 91 in township No. six L6l north
of range No three l3] east Of the 4th principal
meridian, containing 40 acres, situate, lying and
being In the county of Iowa, Sipte OF Wisconsin,
and | viii offer and sell at Pubic yeudue all the
right title and interest of the SAID defendants 81
in. and to the above described reel estate, at the
front door of the Court House - the town of MIN
eral Point in the county of Iowa, on Saturdy the
z9th day Of September, A, D. ss49. between the
hours OF 10 clock A. III. and o. clock r. NJ. OF
said day, as the law directs.
LEVI STERLING, Sheriff,
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Sheriff Office, Mineral Point,
July 2efh 1s49. ~ CIV
F. J. Dunn Atty for Pltf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
I II d tn D i n D
Mincai Point, August 81, 1919.

Ma. BLIss:-The call made through the
columns of your paper last week, signed IS.
numerous citizens Of Iowa County, solicit.
ing me to announce myself candidate for
County Judge at the approaching election hes
received, as it merited, nay most respeetEl;
and serious consideration.
Such mark Of the confidence of portion
Of my felow-citizens, so respectable boal il
point Of number and inteliigence-arloDg
whom l recognize many of my EARLIEST as.
quaintances in the mining country--is te
me both fattering and encouraging. But at:
Ter the most careful examination of the sub
iect, am forced to the conclusion that can,
not consistently with my own private busi-
ness arrangements, or with the public good
consent to bring my name before the public
at this time for the responsible Office of Coup-
ty Judge.
In declining the honor thus sought to Ii
conferred upon me by number of friends ans
acquaintances, sharing so largely of my per
sonal esteem, and with whom | hold so much
in common, | cannot refrain from declaring
that do it most reluctantly, and with hear
overlooking with gratitude for the kindnes.
intended, and in full confidence that the FREE
suffrages of the voters of Iowa County viii
place some one on the County Bench whs
will discharge the duties ofthat honorable AM
responsible position with more satisfaction {,
the public than I, inexperienced as | am
could expect to do.
AMASA COBB. !:
FRASKLty, Wis, Aug. II, 1919.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
A HALF MILLION MORE OF GOLD.

Panama, July 90, 40.
The steamer Oregon has arrived at this
port bringing advices from San Francisco to
the 2d of July.
She brought sixty passengers and over half
million in specie and gold dust.
Commercial news not encouraging. mer-
chand'ze and manufactures being drugs in the
market.
Accounts from the mines are very contrary,
digging goes on briskly.
The country IS still subject to martial and
lynch law.
Mechanics of every kind are in great re-
quest aud carpenters command any rate of
wages.
Twenty vessels from Boston New York
and Baltimore, have arrived; among them are
the Carolina and the pilot boat Hackstaff-
Many vessels that left the Atlantic cities in
January have not yet arrived.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued ont
of, and under seal of the Circuit court OF Iowa
county Wisconsin, TO me directed and delivered in
favor of Francis Dunn, administrator of the es-
tate of John Bowling deceased, and against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements; of John
Smith and Mark Smith, | have seized and levied
upon the following described real estate as the
property of the said John Smith and Mark Smith,
to wit The west half of the southwest quar- ter
of section No. nine [9l in township No FIVE Isl
north OF range No. two ri east Of the fourth prin-
cipal meridian, containing eighty acres. Also the
southwest quarter of the southeast quarter Of
section No. ten [10l in township No five 81 north
Of range No. two III east of the fourth principal
meridian. containing 40 acres, situate lying and
being in the county Of Iowa, State of Wisconsin,
and l win offer and sell at Public Yendue. all
the right, title, and interest of the said defend
ants Of in, and to. the above described real estate
at the front door of the Court House in the town
of Mineral Point, in the county of Iowa. on Sat
uray the 20th day of September, A d. 1S49, be-
tween the hours of 10 O'Clock A. VI. and clock
P. NJ Of said day, the law directs
LEVI STERLING Sheriff
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Sheriffs Office. Mineral Point,
July 2Sth 1S49. 6w47
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
XNEa5g Stale Counxetaa5oun.

A State Convention will be holden at the
Capitol in Madison, on Tuesday, the 18th day
of September next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, fol
the nomination of candidates for State officers
to be supported by the Wings of the State
at the State election in November next.
The State Central Committee recommend
that said Convention be composed of one del
egate from each and every~Assembly district
MADISON, July 18th, 1919.
ALEXANDER l.. COLLINS.
GEORGE II. SLAUGHTER,
ALEXANDER BOTKIN.
NATHANIEL w. DEAN.
PETER w. MATHS.
State Central Committee,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
10 all whom it may Concern.

@3ADIPSON SWAYN, administrator Of the es-
- tate Of Abel Angove late OF the county OF
Iowa, Wisconsin, deceased, has this day made aP-
plication to sell so much of the Real Estate OF
said Interstate as will be necessary to pay ana us
charge all debts and charges against saId estate
Therefore Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that ON Saturday the 9Th day OF sep
TENDER, said petition viii be heard at the Probate
Office in and for Iowa county Wisconsin, al 2 ,
clock p. NJ of said day, at which time and place
all persons concerned are required TO show cause
why said license should not be granted
In testimony whereof we have hereunto So
L. s our hand and affixed the Seal OF SAID court
at Mineral Point this sth day of August
a d. 1919
HARRISON LLOYD,
Judge OF Probate
Iowa County Wisconsin.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
TELEGRAPH.

we received the Galena Gazette a few days s.nis
containing the following article, marked for his "a
copy which we cheerlulIy do. The article allu
ded 10 as having been copied from the Tribune
was communicated FOR cur columns by a gentle
man, no could have no design TO iniure ci hos
Mr.. OReilly any other person. As regards
the Patent rights Of Morse and O Reilly, we sup
posed at the time that /, was an error, as we has
never known Of Mr. O'Reillys having a pateH1
right for telegraph With regard 10 the contro
versy between Morse and O'Reilly, we know b11
little, and we presume the citizens Of Mineral
Point would as soon receive Geographic news
through the fundamentally Of one line as the 9th
er but we are sure that the course pursued by tie
agents OF the different lines far as this place +
concerned mas left an impression upon the nlin,s.
Of the people favorable to Professor Morse rather
than Mr.. O Reilly:
TELEGRAPH MATTERS.
The following communication was received
by the editor, yesterday, from Mr.. C'Reillv. /;
gives its own explanation:
CIScISSATI, August >.
Dear sir: ! perceive you copy from the Mia
erai Point Tribune statement, that certain pas.
Ties have combined the patent right of Morse a1d
O Reilly IN themselves, and are going under
some arrangements for The Madison line In Wis
consin. VIII you have the goodness to corrcci
this error. I have made no new arrangements
with any person for any such purpose. MIR Bans
s. Courtiss is my chief agent for that line and wiiy
he on the line soon as his health is restoIci-z
Air. Creighton and Capt. Lundy, are now arrrne=
ing for the immediate construction of the Wisg.o.
sin line which viii be completed in reasonable
time. The only delay thus far. has been occasions.
ed by the sudden death of my former Agent AI..
Oslere. HENRY OREILLY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

STATE SUPERINTENDENT.-S pauers:
IN the eastern and central portions of the State
are out IN favor Of the reelection of MI
Roora as Superintendent of Public instruction.
They speak very highly of the services Of
Mr. Root In the cause of Education which
may be true so far as those portions of the
State are interested, but in the west we know:
nothing Of Mr.. Root, except from those news:
paper reports, as his ''public services in the
cause Of Education have not extended I.
this portion of the State.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
PRICE REDUCED!!
CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.

The THIRD VOLUME Of the WISCONSIN, TRIB
UNE will commence on the 9Th day of October
next and for the purpose Of giving a greater a
mout of reading matter we propose commencing
the new year upon an ENLARGED SHEET
Although we give al present much more than
many papers of larges size, still we ind our pa
per quite too small TO contain the variety we de-
sire to lay before our readers, more particularly
when columns are as much crowded with ad-
Refreshments as they have been for few weeks
past, and as we have reason to hope they VIII be
hereafter. We desire TO make the Tribune both
useful and interesting; and as far as our abilities
viii permit such viii be our aim.
The improvements we design making, viii nee
essarily require funds for the purpose Of purcha-
sing materials. for which look to those in our
debt. If then, they desire to see the Tribune en-
arged and improved, we trust they VIII forward
the amount of their indebtedness, with as little De
lay as possible If they comply with this request
quite an item will be saved that Will otherwise be
required, for the payment of a collecting agent
Persons so doing, can pay for their paper at the
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Hereafter, the terms of the Tribune will be
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their door,
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the paper after the commencement of the next
volume, they can guess the cause.
We believe a paper of the size we intend to
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would pay in advance; and the credit system, by
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that tctoerer reads the WISCONSIN TRBUNE after
the fifth day Of October aeEt, unless he borrows or
steals it. WILL READ HIS OWN PAPER,
and not ours.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

Mn. BLISS IF you will announce in your
paper the name of SAMUEL CRAWFORD
Esq, as candidate for the Office of County
Judge for Iowa County, you will oblige many
voters without regard to party. Although
Mr.. Crawford is now absent in the East, and
will probably not return until after the cleo
ton, at the solicitation of many personal
friends of both political parties, before leav-
ing, he consented that his name might be used
for said office. MANY VOTERS.
Aug. 18th, 1919.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
NVhig Convention

The w higs of the Southern Assembly
District of the County of Iowa, will hold a
Convention at the Court House in Mineral
Point, on Saturday the 9Th day of September
next, at l O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose of
choosing Delegate to attend the State Con-
vention, to be held at Madison on the 18th
proXimo.
The ratio of representation will be one
delegate for each fifty votes polled at the A
pril election. The several Towns in said
District are requested to send delegates accor-
dinghy.
August Is, 1919.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
CHOLERA AGAIN.

1t becomes our painful duty again to rec6rrE
he fact that this scourge of humanity is srilI
towering over Us, and selecting its victims
without regard to age, sex, or condition. in
life. Since our last publication, tive weeks
siucc) SIX have been added TO the list of deaths
attributed to cholera IN this town.
We understand that reports have been pat
m circulation by some evil disposed person,
that from ten TO fifteen died daily in this town
from Cholera. Such is not the fact. Oar
readers may depend upon the number repor.
ted by us as correct. The general health of
the place is good. these rjckev-ty reports 10
the contrary, notwithstanding.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

II We are gradGed to learn from our exclan:
ses from all sections of the country that the day.
recommended by the President as dav of fasting.
and yrayer was properly observed in almost Q !:
cry town in the United States We regret hoy,e,,
er to add that large number of the Free Soifp
pers go called are maSing-mu ado over ;hG
matter, rldlculing the idea of Gen Taglogs ereF
thinking OF the subject Of prayer, or dependence
upon a Divine power Many of these paners
boast OF their pety, and yet ridicule every thing
Of serious nature in others. Very consistent
mortals
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

ToTAL PRoDUCTs OF THE GOLD REGIoS-The
total amount of gold exported from California ac-
cording to the Custom House authorities at San
Francisco, is 100000, according TO a statement
made by an intelligent correspondent of the New
York Post Some of this gold is boarded at San
Francisco, no doubt, and good deal has been car
red away by individuals, the amount of which it
would not be easy to estimate. Eight millions of
dollars is supposed to be the full amount of the
yield from the mines as yet. This, it is believed
is a liberal estimate
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

The Empire State was wrecked Thursday AZ
gust 9Th, at l o'clock, two miles from the SLEEP
ing Bear Lake Michigan, No lives lost. .Shs
sprung leak in the middle Of Lake Michigan. ansl
was kept afloat By pumping until she was run :.
shore near Sleeping Bear Point. in feet watar->
She j full Of water and badly Logged. Passen
gers all taken of by the Propeller Delaware. {
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

We are authorized to announce the name
Of JOHN MESSERSMITH, as candidate
for the Office of County Judge at the approach
ing election. Mr.. Messersmith has been a
citizen OF Iowa County for the last 81 years,
and IS well known as man qualified for the
office.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

70 We are authorised to announce the
name of FARLEY EATON as candidate
for the Office of Judge of the County Court,
at the ensuing election.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
LAND SALES IN WISCONSIN.

The following table, compiled from the returns
of Lands sold In the several districts in this State
shows the aggregate number of acres entered, by
cash or Military Warrants in Wisconsin for each
month of the current year from January to June,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA.

: Through the politeness of DR.. David Ross,
we are permitted to make the following ex-
lracts from letter received by him on Tues
say evening last, from his brother, now in
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

The smallest sales were in the month of Febru-
ray, when they amounted in all three Districts to
34G65 acres; the largest were in June, reaching
$50 acres
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

AMOUNT OF CoPPER shifted THIS SEASON.
We have been politely FL ished by a friend wlth
the following amount of Copper shipped from this
a,.,rt this season. as follows
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
he President of the y. s. Of .4mericq

| By the President Of the z. s. Of .fnaerica:
There is reason to believe an armed expedition
is about be started out of the United States with
an intention to invade the Island of Cuba or some
/ of the Mexican Provinces. The best information
which the Executive has been able to obtain points
to the Island of Cuba as the object of the expedi-
ton 1t is the duty of the Government TO preserve
the faith of treaties and prevent any aggression
of citizens upon the territory of friendly nations
! l have thought 1t necessary and proper to issue
this proclamation, to all citizens of the Uni
1 ted States who should connect themselves with an
enterprise grossly in violation of our laws, that
/ they subject themselves to a heavy penalty under
the laws and forfeit their claims to the protection
| of Their country No such persons must expect
the interference of the Government in any form,
/ in their behalf, matter to what extremity they
may be reduced in consequence of their conduct.
An enterprise to invade friendly nations, set on
foot and prosecuted within the limits of the United
States is in the highest degree criminal as tending
TO endanger the peace and compromise the honor
of this nation. Therefore l expect all good cit-
| Zens, as they regard our nations honor-as they
respect their own laws and the laws of nations,
and the blessings of peace and the well being of
! our country-to discourage and prevent by all
| lawful means, every such enterprises and | call
upon every officer of the government, civil and
military, to use all thHir power to arrest for trial
and punishment, every such offender against the
/ laws provided for the performance of our sacred
obligations to friendly powers.
Given under my hand this tn day of August,
Eighteen hundred and Forty Nine, and Seven
ty Eighth year of the Independence of the
United States. [Signed.
Z. TAYLOR, Prest q. S
| J. NJ. CLAYTON, Sec'y of State
The Republic says that the above Proclamation
was received yesterday by the department Of state
in a communication from the President at Harris
| burgh Information has for some time been in
possession of the government to the effect that bod
les of men were in the course of being levied and
drilled in New York, New Orleans, and other cit
! les That money to a considerable amount had
! been provided and arrangements had been made on
a large SCALE with a view to some military expe-
diton. Their movements have been conducted
with great secrecy and the object of the enterprise
has been concealed even from individuals who have
! been embarked in it. Sufficient evidence however
has been obtained to satisfy the President of the
design of the expedition, as the invasion of Cuba,
and the Intervention of the Executive was necessa
ry to preserve our neutral obligations, and to keep
unsullied the honor of the American people.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

CLIcKEEER's SUGAR-coATED VEGETABLE Pills.
All diseases have their origin in npurity of blood
However excellent the general health there is no
security against fever. where the blood is impure,
as indicated by eruptions of the skim vertigo head
ache, lassitude &c. The best purifier OF the blood
Is Cllckeners Sugar-coated Pill which is so skill
fully compounded, that it does not cause gripping.
the great objection to all pills The envelope of
sugar prevents all nausea so that, save from the
powerful, Jet easy operation, the patient would
hardly be aware that he had taken any medicine
at all. So well convinced is ID. Clickener Of the
efficacy of his pills in all specified cases that ne is
pledged to return the money, when the promised
effect is not produced
DR. Cody, Little Fort, Lake Co, Ill the only
general Agent for Illinois and Wisconsin. All or
ders must be addressed to him.-great Western
Medicine depot.
Also for sale by R. ID. Puford, Mineral Point.
Saxton & Co, Wiota
Z. Waugh, Shullsburg
And IN almost every town III the Western States
W lAEiAR--6 Barrels Of pure cider VINEGAR
for sale II COPB'S Grocery Store
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

LPAmong the recent deaths from Chole-
RI IN this place, we are panied 10 announce
that of Mrs. LURANCEY, consort of Mr..
Gardner Lamp. and sister to Mrs O. J. MI
nor, of this town. Mrs. Lamp is cut down
in the bloom of youth, and leaves a husband
(now in California; and an infant daughter
behind. The amiable and affectionate dispo-
sition of Mrs. Lamp has endeared her to
large circle of friends who deeply sypathize
with the bereaved relatives.
She died on Monday evening las aged 20
years.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-24

TENNESSEE has elected seven locos and four
wings, being loss of one to the wings.
Eve attempts were made last week to burn
the city of st. Louis