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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
Communications
For The Trib1ac.


Mr.. Bliss Il have noticed with much re-
greet, the conduct of many of the Boys of cur
village, for few weeks past. and ii appears
to me, that the fault in great degree rests
with parents and those having the guardian
ship OF children. | cannot believe that If the
Boys of Mineral Point had proper instruction
and advise, they would SO often congregate
on our sidewalks, and in the streets, and gro
ceres. and annoy with their noise those who
come in their way; neither can imagine that
with proper influences around them, they
would so often form their companies with tin
horns, cow-bells, pans, etc. for the purpose
of disturbing a quiet and civil oced.dfng party.
Believing the Bows in this place no worse
by nature than others. wish, with your con-
sent to throw out a few suggestions for their
benefit, trusting that they will be willing to
listen to the advise Of one who feels deep
interest for their welfare.
In the first place, Boys, | wish you to I'M
derStand that you are now forming characters
for life. Habits formed in YOUTH generally
continue through life; and if you wish to be
considered respectable men, try to be respect
able boys. BY pursuing correct course you
will not only make yourselves contented and
happy, but secure the good will Of all. Al
ways respect the feelings of others. and re-
member that your conduct is noticed by those
dtUuLiU yOus w llCiI II OVd 10 - iSiAA~AitoCt
ed, and you are respected: when II is bad It
is not forgotten. | would advise you to be
particular as to your associates. "a pc son
IS known by the company he keeps" Never
be intimate with those who sustain bad
character. " licked boys may ruin you. Do
not be out late at night; the best place Is at
home after dark. and the best occupation read
ing some good book or paper. have always
noticed that boys are more profane and wick
ed beneath the cover of night, than in broad
day, and those who are in the habit of remain
ing out late at night, seldom turn out well;
they generally visit groceries and become in
temperate. BY all means avoid such end.
Read and study such books as will be useful
and remember what you read. Occasionally
place your thoughts upon paper. This will
be great benefit to you. Remember that
you are soon to be men, and that some who
are now Boys will soon have to fill all the
Offices in our National and State Governments.
Pursue a right course and you may be among
the first.
Finally, Boys, without wearying your pa
tience, would say, do what is iustand right.
Avoid bad association. Listen to the advise
and instructions of your parents. Spend your
time in profitable pursuits, and you will gain
the good will of those around you, and be in
the right path to usefulness and prosperity,
and we shall then hear no more complaints of
your noise and disturbance in the streets.
4 FRIEND TO YOUTH.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16


The Racine Wing the present Editor OF which
is a Democrat, after enumerating Gen. Taylor's
Cabinet makes the following very just remarks
Mr. Meredith is a distinguished citizen of Penn
sylvania, and eninently qualified to discharge the
responsible duties Of ecretary of the Treasury
Ali the rest have filed important public stations
and are well known to the country as men o:worth
and great ability and experience; and all are true
and tried Wings
The accession of Wing administration is hailed
with high satisfaction by every political friend OF
General TAYLOR, and we sincerely believe by very
many who during the campaign, exerted their IN
fiuence against his election Those who had here
tofore actad with the Wing party, but could not
conscientiously give their support 10 a southern
man. must now believe that General Taylor Is a
'Norrhern" man. also-that he viii be what he
promised if elected President of the Republic
They have undoubtedly become assured too OF the
genuneness OF his Wing principles since the for
nation of his Cabinet The high station given
him is not one of his own seeking; yet we believe
he will the power in his hands, for the best good
of the whole country. In devIslng what measures
are demanded by the times, he will have to aid
him, the same profound judgement and skill that
has characterized his course during his long and
distinguished public services, and besides, he will
be surrounded by the wlsest and staunchest Wing
men of the country, for his advisers. And when
We lock upon the prepOnderance of Northern pow
in the Congress, we have but little to fear
in regard to the vexed question that has so agi-
tated the public mind If there was any ground
for fear it would have discovered itself before this
Had Gen Taylor been prejudiced in favor OF South
int ests IN preference TO Northern opinions
sufficiently to induce him to veto the voice OF the
north and of the whole Wing party, he would have
summoned into his Cabinet JOAN c. CALHOUN, the
great champion of Slavery who has distinguished
himself lately by his efforts in behalf OF the South
ern position. His Cabinet is an earnest of an An
ti-Slavery administration-of Wing adnlinistra-
tion-of Republican administration
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

II 4 writer in the Madison Express appears:
10 take exceptions 70 our remarks in relation %
the removal of the G. L. of the O. E O. 1901. 20.
Madison and insinuates that lack OF knowledge
OF the business and doings Of the Order has led.
u, to complain Now,so far as VIC are individuality
concerned, we may not possess the knowledge
claimed BY the writer, ont if he VIII meet with the
@. L. al Mineral Point the only c. L. of Visions
sin yet recognized by the N. " c. G s A of the.
g. L. of the w. we presume he VIII be convinced
that they are not strangers TO the busness and do
ings of the Order With regard to the authority
of the c. l.. of the L. S 10 take from the original
c. l.. its charter and transfer it to another. the
Article and Section referred to By the writer. an
plies only TO jurisdiction 10 regulate the workings
OF the Order, and not 10 the disannulling of char
tiers, except for justifable reasons. Art TX. Sec.
XIV, of the Constitution of the u S c. L. reads
as follows:
mo charter having heretofore been granted TO
any Grand Lodge III the United States or Terrific
RES, shall be rescinded, or taken away, except for
noncompliance with the rules and usaees of the
Order, unless by consent of constitutional ma
Iority OF the officers and brethren of said Lodge"
Now, if the G. L. situated at Mineral Point have
violated their charter, according to the above art
Gle. or consented to the removal, then the G. L Of
the u 5 have acted properly, If not. (and we
presume that no one claims that they have done
elther) we add again, the act of the G /. of the
u 5. Is a tranScendency OF its authority But a.
the G. L. IN this place Is in communicates With
the G. L. of the w. we presume the n,atter can h.
decided in due time, and until the charter can L.
gally be taken, the original G. L. of y,sco,-;,
must and will retain It's standing and We rr,s,
Madison brethren VIII not merit tie an,s,,.-
non OF restless ambitious spirits
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

II we are obliged to the Jefersonian, for a
copy o. the daily of Saturday evening, containing
the Inaugural, and also 70 the Gazette for an ex-
ira Of the same date, containing the same docu-
ment Notwithstanding we had laid it before our
leaders on the Thursday ereauag previous, and
snalled copy to each of the above papers in sea-
aon fer them TO have received It previous 10 their
Saving issued it.
| The Inaugural published in the Wisconsin
fnbune four days previous to It's being received
y mail excepting by slips from the Argus and
express at Madison, and 'tee'lty tosr hours in adj
,,znes Of them.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

n The New York Commercial Advertiser
SAYS that some of the principal bureaux in Wash
ington intend to tender their designations on the
4th of March. and to retire as gentlemen ought TO
do, without subjecting the President to the neces-
sity of removal. Among this limited class of Of
fcals are several who have not rendered themselves
obnoxious as eectioneering partizans, but who feel
that they have no just claim upon the considera-
ton of the new administration This is honest
We understand that the Post Master at Dodge
vile has also handed in his papers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
MILWAUKEE, & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD.

MILWAUKEE & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD.
The citizens of Milwaukee are making prais,6
worthy effort to have this important work hmm
diately commenced. A large amount has alreadt
ken to increase the subscription. It Is also prs
posed that portion of the School Fund be loanes
for this purpose, the interest of which be applte
TO School purposes. Il Is estimated that III
amount of the School Fund viii not be less than
three millions of dollars and if the State ioa4
that amount upon good security the interest wouls
be sufficient for School purposes. We consids !
the completion of this work of vast importance Il
the people of Wisconsin. Passing, it woult
through the centre Of one Of the greatest AgricUs
tural and Mining States in the Union, the amoulEc
OF tonnage for transportation must be great and
We are of the opinion that the business would u.
sufficient to render an investment IN TINS Roaa
profitable besides, unless Wisconsin looks 10 he.
own interests, she VIII be shorn Of her greatness
by other States reaping the profits Of her industry
and wealth For one, we are decidedly IN favor
Of the construction OF this Road, and only ask th'
if the School Fund be loaned, II be done upon good
and permanent security We hope the people
Mineral Point and Iowa county, viii take SOM
measures to express their views this suhjec4
and we know of no better way than by geners
Railroad meeting When and whore shall it b
helda
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
ELICK's FRIEND.
II there's hole in a your coats,
l rede you tent it:
A cAlelds amang ye, taking notes,
And, faith. he L prent it."
Shagris, Feby 18Th 1910.

by deer trend
We'll we are on ferr1sr fl7n7e. at last. in
Shagris-and beautiful specimen Of nlace
1t IS at that, Dogeville or Barel-town are civil
lied places compared to It. and the Dooevil-
ians are decent people, regarding sore eys as
specimen, beside the Shagrishins. Fhey
are the littlest meanest niggers | ever seed
Short cz.d cir,y were he 10 e.nmiqrate to this
kuntry wood be considered a tall man, their
six footers wood fall short Of him. Nathan
and french John, and the other darkies in
Mineral Point. wood be regarded as men Of
fair cumplexshuns, and fat Bate wood be look
ed on as comparatively industrious man.
But as Thomas Jefferson sed at the battle of
bunker-hlil, comparisons are sumtnes obnock-
shus, and so with these few general remarks
on the outlines of the SharTishans. | shall
cummence the dreem where left off in nv
last, fur I've got it all taken down in notes.
and ii it wusent that they are so very local in
their barein, | wood have them printed as
kind Of sekuel to Tom Jelfersons letters. fur
do think that he told me sum thinps in our
conversashun that he forgot to put down in his
book. And | took pains to draw him ont hv
the shape of my kuestshuns on such hints ~
| thought wood be of particular interest to the
people up in our diggins
Now, says L. "Alr. Jefferson what IS
mainln IN their places when the Adninistra-
shun changes. Do you think that it is in
keeping with the present arrangements of poll
ticle partys."
Says he, II never had but one opinion on
that pint Mankind is an enjine and his steem
IS sellsh-ness-when you take away the mo-
tive power he ceases to operate that of course
is the aXshun on which who are ND to
snuff act. Selfishness is also the propellin
power OF the two great steem boats-The Dem
ocratic and Wing partys The President i
nothin more or less than the fireman and his
wood Is office. and if he understands his buis-
siness, 1t IS applied in the manner that will
produce the most steem. When one of the
boats Is lyin in Salt River for four wears rest
and repairs, the man who expects to be fire.
man the next trip. is buisid In cuftia and dy,,-
an has wood. Now as each boat has her own
complete set Of hands who don't git emmy paw
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
ORIGINAL
ID1PROAIPTU.
TO ACHIIn At PLY

TO CHILD AT PLAY.
The beautiful child is laughing
In the wildness other glee,
And the carol of the summer bird
Is not more Light or free
Soft curls of golden light,
Sit on her cheeks bright hue;
Like snowey clouds Of ev'ning
On sunset sky OF blue.
The falling of her silken lashes.
Der her bright and clear blue eve F.:
Is like bright night star
Leaving the morning sky
Oh long sweet little Harriet
May thy young heart be as light
As happy, in its innocence,
As the sky lark in its flight.
Mineral Point Feb. 1916.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
Minnesota TERRITORY.

The bill to organize the new Territory of
Minnesota, passed the Senate on the 25th ult.
1t had previously passed the house. The act
took affect on the 10th instant, last Saturday J
Among Gen. Taylor's first appointments,
therefore, will be those of the Territorial Off
GERS.
A GENTLE HINT.-The Cincinnati Chron-
icle says: . a gentleman who came up the
river with Gen. aylor, as far as Smithland,
informs US that General Taylor stated il con-
versation, that if he was an Office holder when
a new administration clme into power,
gainst which he had taken an active part, he
would resign his Office
IL 1t must have been perceived that the name
OF senator Dodge. Of this state, has rarely been re
corded IN the senate proceedings at this session
Those who know Gov. Dodges strict notions OF
public duty will at once suppose that there must
be some good cause for this absence We now
learn with regret, that He has been confined To
his room from indisposition ever since his arrival
IN Washington" ARGUS.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

II 1t has been suggested that it would be
very proper Tor persons going TO settle in Cali
loTnia to commence settlement before leaving
We are in favor OF the suggestion, more particu-
larry as we have already an interest in, or on the
way to California of some fifteen dollars
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

NE" Land DTsTRIcr-Tn the Senate on the
21st February, the House Bill changing the loc,-
ton OF the Chippewa Land Office in This S,,ts j.
new Territory of Minnesota, was called NJ, .,1 NJ
Walker offered an amendment, creatino an ,,4:.,.
a Land office IN Wisconsin. The arnansr,o,.--
Agreed to and the bl as amended. read -;
a.d passed
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

IL We learn from Franklin Correspondent.
that the Miners in that vicinity are doing an I'm
usual good business at this time which has one
ratel Ike cold water bath upon those troubled
with he yei5oic ferer Several gentlemen have re-
Gently struck good leads. and others have fine
pros poets Success to our Fran Kiln friends.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

The Madison express says WV. Wyman, Esq,
has published prospectus for the Minnesota Stand
ard" TO be printed at St Pauls. lie contemplates
issuing the first number Immediately after the open
ing of navigation. Mr.. w. is pioneer in the
newspaper line, and we wish him complete success
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

We ave nothing definite up to our last dates,
ia relaton to who compose the Cabinet From
the Imagination in our reach, it is composed as
folloug,
sec1etd.. y Of State. NJ CLArros, of Delaware.
- Ireasury-Ns n MERIDETH, of Penn
Navy-ABBoT LAwRENcE. of Mass
- Ware. ". CRAwreRD, OF Georgia
Postmaster GeneTal-IHoe1As EwINe. OF Ohio
Attornly GeneTal-WM. B. PREsToN, Of Virginia.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

- The Milwaukee Sentinel gives the fol-
lowing information:
"The Milwaukee and Galena Telegraph
Company are pushing their enterprise West
ward, as fast as their means will permit.
Liberal subscriptions have been made to the
stock, in the Western counties, and arrange
meats are in progress to extend the line to
Gaiena" Mineral Point aWakei
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

Broken UP!-We learn, that the Ice in the
Mississippi, opposite Dubugue, started of yes
terday morning. We may expect the arrival
Of steamboats, IN a few days.-Galena Gaz.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16
MINERAL. PoINr. March IL 1910


Deer Peopls-Do not consider it enough,
that mushroom politicians have sprung up
among us, and like that rotten vegetation fall
len back into oblivion. The end Of all human
punishment IS to prevent. it is not revengeful.
The lash Of course must hurt the victim, but
he viii scarcely be pitied by those who love
justice. With time serving dogs, fear is an
all-governing power. And though the break
ing of fellow on the wheel may not reform
them: yet the certainty that if they follow in
his footsteps like fate will await them, may
happily for the public restrain them whilst vet
upon the brink The position Of public SER
vent must at best he an unkind one The
thought of being great, of being known, is
sweet to vanity, to self-esteem, but It's path
is thorny one; the good man who seeks po-
Gtical honors, must sacrifice much upon its
altar, he must forget himself and toll and la
Dor for others, his mind and thoughts ard ac-
tons are no more his own; his duty well
performed, the praise, respect, and generous
memory of the people are his just and well
earned rewards. The ape who shoves him
self forward does it at his peril, his actions
and opinions become the property of the pub
lie also, he is their servant, by night and by
day, and they have right to use him in that
way of which the most good will come, even
if it IS to cruelty him, and hang him up for a
scare crow to like venial birds-He has a
destiny to fulfil - it is miserable one, but Of
bis own chocsing-let him fill it, and then
drop into his dark oblivion
'Unwept, unhonored and unsung"
Adeu,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

II The bill for organizing the Territories Of
New Mexico and California, passed the House with
the Wilmot Proviso. There is no probability,
however, that it passed the Senate in this shape Il
at all.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

CHEAP TRAvELLISG.-One may so from De
troit, Michigan, to Washington City, for twenty
nine doIlars-Members of Congress not included
of course.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-16

Reader 10 not be astonished at the regency of
the occurrence here spoken of-remernber that the
lightning horse is only equaled by thought
ELICKs FHIENB
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

the General committee, on the petition of James
Nichols aud others, with bill for his restoration
opposition being made by Messrs flubbell and
Converse, on the ground that the matter should
be laid before the Executive, the report was not
accepted. FROM the same committee, IN favor
Of repeating an act 10 relation to clrcuses. This
was made the matter of much remark in its fa-
vor by Mcssrs Carr, Nash, Fuller, Newton Of
st. Adams, Mattocks, Hunter and Others on the
ground OF immoral tendency and pecuniary dis
advantage in tho neighborboods where circus
exhibitions are held and against ii by Messrs
Woodbridge, Merritt, and others, and on motion
of Mr.. Allen of NJ. the same was lOid on the ia
bic.
The Speaker announced the following Special
committee for the reference of the bill 10 author.
ize the business of Banking:
Messrs. Hubbell, Wentwo rlh, Sabn, Wright
of Bradford, Plnney of 6.
Resolutions. By Mr. Newton of St. Albans
TO amend Sec. 80, chap. l5 Of R s; adopted
BY MIR Woodbridge, for the reference of SO much
OF the Governors message os relates 10 inter-
national exchange,to select committee u three
passed. Joint resolution IRON the Senate, foI
Joint Assembly TO .morrow, at 10 O'clock for the
election of certain officers therein mentioned
cUncurrcd in.
On motion of Mr. Smith of w. the House adj
journed over to tomorrow morning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-10-25

thereof or disturbing any person in his religious
worship or sentiments propided he does not
disturb the public peace nor obstruct others in
their religious worship"
This Constitution was adopted on the 10th of
March, lsi9.
The first General Assembly met on the I'd of
July, Willard Snow was elected Speaker Of the
House Alfred Darlington, Clerk; JOHN d. Lee,
Assistant Clerk; and George d. Grant, Ser
geant at Arms.
After the organization the chairman ANNOUNCE
cd to the House that majority of all the votes
of the people had been given for the adoption of
the Constitution; and hnt Brigham Young had
received a majority ofall the votes for Governor
Heber c. Kmba for 1t. Governor; VIM. Rich
ards Tor Secretary Of State VIM. Clayton for
Auditor of Public Accounts Jos. $. Haywood
for Treasurer; and they were severay informed
thereof
On the Sd a resolution was passed providing
for joint committee to memorialiZe Congress
for State or Territorial Government,w was
afterwards reported aud adopted.
On the 9Th Instant, according to previous res
outions, the Legislature met in joint session,
and proceeded 10 ballot for Delegate and Rep
resenlaive to Congress, when Almond w. Bah
bitt, having received majority Of all the votes,
was declared duly elected.
Quite 9th the Legislatussradiourne sine die.
Before dong 80 they adopted memorial to Con-
gress, in which they set forth the reasons which
have induced them to organize State Govern
nent. They cite the failure of Congress to pro-
vide a government for the territory acquired
from Mexico, the abrogation Of the Mexican
law, the anarchy which has followed. "The re.
volver and the bowie knife" they say, shave
been the highest law OF the land-the strong
have prevailed against the weak-while persons
property, character and religion have been un.
aided, and virtue unprotected" Finally they
represent that there is now sufficient number
OF inhabitants residing in the Stale " Deserel tc
support State Government, aud to relieve the
General Government from the expense of ter.
ritorial Government, and they therefore ask that
the Constitution accompanying this memorial be
ratified, and that the State Of Deseret he admit
ted into the Union on an equal footing with the
other States, or that such iorD of government be
given them as may be deemed expedcnt; anC
that their Delegate be received and their inter
ests properly represented in the Congress OF thu
| United States.
Not word is said in The Constitution abou
sla yery or the Wl!mot proyiso, such things no
having entered into the lmaginatlons OF the law
givcrs as important for their welfare. The Con
s;itution will be pressed upon Congress, and,
ratified, two new Senator'S and Representative
will soon appear in that body from the State O
Deseret-a State which was without settled in
habltant four years ago, and which is som
twenty five hundred miles from the seat OF th
Federal Government.