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Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24
DRAMSHoPs WITHOUT LICENSE

DRAMSHOPS WITHOUT LICENSE
Several bills, for the purpose Of ena-
bling persons to keep dralnshops without
license, have been presented during the
present session OF our Legislature; bu.
we have been pleased 10 see that they
have generally met with an UNIV elcome
reception, both in the House and Senate.
II is bad enough that such things should
exist under the sufIerance Of general law,
by paying high price for the privilege OF
making paupers, criminals and nadmen
but that they should be iostcred by spe-
cial legislation, in behalf OF needy indi-
vldua!s, is, incur humble opinion, strange
perversion of charity and humanity. 1t
is like giving a scorpion TO one who asks
for sustenance.
We hold that no combination Of circum-
stances can occur which could make it
advisable or proper, upon any considera-
tion, 10 grant such special and injurious
privileges. Better would it be, in all ca
ses where meritorions individuals are in
want, TO make them the direct objects of
charity, than TO encourage them 10 labor
in disseminating the seeds of penury, dis
ease and vice, in return for public bounty.
We have been led TO these remarks by
the report Of the passage Of bill for the
relief Of Absalom, Hughes, OF tins coun-
(which it appears, has been carried
through the House and Senate solely by
the influence OF our representatives.. We
would iain hope that there is some mis-
take in the matter, so far as Mr.. Reed, oil
the Senate, is concerned. He is on Of
Temperance, and we cannot see how he
can reconcile his obligations TO that Order,
with his action in matter SO foreign TO
all lis principles-so opposite TO all its
ends. But, apart from this, il is q sp,-
cies of Legislation which we feel il 10 be
our duty 10 condemn, and are persuaded
that in this feeling, we will be sustain
ed by those who properly reflect on the
subject. II is, Of course, the duty OF the
representative 10 present the petitions Of
his constituents; but il DOES not follow
that he is bound 70 sustain the prayer Of
the petitioner, when the object desired
would otiend TO advance the public good.
or MIR. Hughes, we are entirely ignorant,
but from the interest manifested IN his
case by our representatives, we are con-
WINGED that he is a very worthy man.
Our objection is, 10 special legislation in
behalf Of cause which has produced
more misery in the world than ell others
combined, and for the overthrow of which
patriots, philanthropists and moralisis are
uniting their most powerful efforts Fs.'
ION Telegraph.
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
FTghttul State Of .9faWS-Murders
Robberies, &c.
WAsniscros, Feb. l3, 8 r. M,


The Union, of this morning, publishes
letter from San Francisco. Alto Califor-
MIA, dated on Christmas day.
1t represents that desperate state OF
affairs exists in California. Murders,
robberies, SC. were hourly occurrences.
Twenty murders were perpeirated m six
days.
The people were preparing TO organise
provisional government, ip order TO put
a stop 10 these ouirages.
The re,enue laws were enforced, and
will yield, it is said, forty thousand dol
lars the first year. But the inhabitants
are represented as opposed 10 the collec-
ton of these duties.
The mines continue 10 be abundantly
productive.
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24

Look for great ,hings, expect great
things, and woRK for great things, and
yressihings viii s'itely be accomplished.
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24

The erusoh of Time breaks ! slss x
Hercules,
Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24

win YOU Be- Kind enough 10 help me 70
salty' Il now rendered Pass down she
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Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24

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Saturday morning visitor., 1849-02-24
WAsnINeroS Feb. l3.

Senafe.-Mr. Davis, from the commit
tee on Military Affairs, to whom had been
referred memorial of the Legislature of
Arkansas OH that subject, reported 10 the
Senate a bill placing OH equal footing SOL
diers in all wars, so far as regards the
bounty lands. Read and laid over.
The Senate then took up the considera-
tion Of the civil and diplomatic appropria-
ton bill, and after discussion, the clause
abolishing fogsing in the navy was strick-
EN- out.
Mr.. Hale then offered an amendinen,
making similar provision, which was
negatiyed-ayes IL, noes 80.
House. Mr.. Stanton made an ineffect-
ual motion ,oreconsider The vote BY which
the Presidents message respecting the
Mexican treaty WAS laid on the table.
Mr.. Vintun asked leave 10 introduce a
bill TO organize new Bureau in The War
Department which was refused.
After an explanation from Mr.. Vinton,
showing the necessity Tor the measure
the rules were suspended, The biil intro,
duced, read three lines, and ordered 10 b.
engrossed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

We publish on the first page of our paper
to-day, the statement of D. T. Dickson, In
relation to the proceedings of the late Legis-
lature upon the subject of Public Printing,
and we ask for it an attentive perusal. IF Mr..
Dickson's statement is correct, (and we pre-
sumo it is not denied.) it appears TO US that
this act of the Legislature is more in accor-
dance with the double-distilled Locofocoism
of James K. Polk than anything that has
sranspired since the appointment of Hanne-
gan on Sunday morning, after the Presidents
official life was extinct.
1t is true, the Editors Of the Argus had
commented rather severely upon some of the
acts of the Legislature, but we can see no
reason why this should be an excuse for the
Legislature to violate solemn contract, and
the Constitution at the same time. If MEM
bers of the Legislature do not consider con-
tract for the Public Printing binding-if they
consider the Constitution, which says that
No member of the Legislature or other State
officer, shall be interested, either directly or
indirectly, in such contract as dead letter,
how can they expect that man they send to
aie =. .. senate, "oulu consider any lnStruc-
tons from them at all bindings Such con-
duct, on the part of public men, ought to be
looked upon in its proper light by thosewhose
privilege it is to choose public officers
Brown, of the Democrat, who appears to un-
derstand the matter, thinks it is a plan to get
Mr.. Sholes (who by the by is bolter from
the Old Hunkers) back into the Democratic
ranks, and weadmire his spirit when he says
he does mot wish to train in such gang"
and 'Solemnly protests against the Demo
cratic representatives buying up any more
''free-soilers" out of the Public Treasury
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13

quently transgressed the rules of grammar. Yet
the native force of genius, and his experimental
knowledge of all the religious passions, from des-
pair TO extasy. AMPLY supplied in him tie want of
learning. lbs rude oratory reused and warmed
his hearers who listened without interest to the La
bored discourses of great logcians and HebTaists.
His works were widely circulated among the hum
bier classes. One OF them the Pilgrim Progress,
was II has own lifetime, translated iuto several for
eign languages. twas, however scarcely known
to the learned and polite, and had beer during a
century the delight OF pous cottagers ard artisans
before it was publicly commended by amy man of
high literary eminence.
AT length critics condescended to inquire where
the secret OF wide and durable popularity lay.
They were compelled to own that the ignorant
multitude had Judged more correctly thar the learn
ed, and that the despised little book was really a
master peice. Bunyan is indeed as dee dedly the
first of alegorsts Demosthenes is the first of or
ators, or Shakespeare the first of dramatsts 9th
er allegorsts have shown equal ingenuity, but no
other allegorst has ever been able to touch the
heart and to make distractions objects Of terror
OF pity, and of love.
1t may be doubted whether any English Dis
senrer had suffered more severely under the penal
laws than John Bunyan OF the twsnty-seven
years which had elapsed since the restoration he
had passed twelve in confinement lie st;il per-
sisted in preaching but that he might preach, he
was under the necessity of Disgusting himself like
carter He was often introduced into meetings
through back doors. with smock frocl on his
back and whip in his hand. If he had thought
only of his own case and safety, he would have
hailed the indulgence with delight. He was now,
at length, free to pray and eXhort in the open air.
His congregation rapidly increased thousands
hung upon his words, and at Bedford where he
originally resided money was plentifuliy contrib
uted to build meeting house for him. His inlu-
ence among the common people was such that the
government would willingly have bestowed on
him some municipal office bat his vigorous I'M
derstauding and his stout English heart were proof
against all deusion and all temptation. He felt
assured that the profered federation was merely
bait intended to lure the Puritan party to destTuc
ton; nor would he, by accepting place for which
he was not legally qualified, recognize the validity
OF the dispensing power. One ofthe last acts Of bis
virtuoas life 10 decline interview 10 which
he was invited By an agent of the government.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
For the Tribune.
LANCASTER CRY, PENN,

March Goth, IS49.
Mr.. Editor.-DEAR SIR-Wishing to ex-
tend my new mode of computing numbers,
among business men generally. induces me to
write you few lines on the subject | will
give you brief statement concerning the
wonderful mathematical powers which pos
sess, and which can be impaired to others
First, if Leger be opened, and column of
figures presented, / will give the sum total in
less than FIVE seconds of time, always COM
mencing on the left hand side to write the an
swer down. 1t matters not what length the
column is, or what breadth, will give the
sum total iii less than five seconds of time
Second, let sum be written in multiplica-
ton, with any number of figures in the null
upller, and any number in the multiplieand
and | commence on the left hand side, and
write the product underneath, all in one line
as fast as the figures can be written down.
Third, let sum be written in division, with
any large sum for divisor, and | write down
the quotient instantly, all in one line. Frac-
tons Of every denomination can be summed
up in few seconds, without reducing them
to a denominator. Interest at any per cent,
can be performed in the same manner, with
out using any extra figures.
Cube and square root, and in fact all other
arithmetical operations can be performed in
the same manner. These rules can be learn
ed in one half hour, by any person having the
printed instructions. Any person enclosing
SIS to me through the Lancaster Post Office,
will receive full set of these rules by return
of mail. Yours truly,
PETER NJ. DESONG.
MATHEMATICIAN.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13

"THE OLD OAKEN Buck We would
refer those Of our readers friendly to the cause
of Temperance land who is not J to the pros
pectus for this paper which will be found in
another column to-day. From the reputa-
ton of Mr.. Barry the Editor, as writer, we
should judge thai the Bucket will contain
many crystal drop that will prove refresh
ing to the friends of the good cause. A Tenn
perance paper is very much needed in the
West, and we hope the "Od Oaken Bucket
viii prove valuable organ for the Order, and
receive liberal suppoTt-Subscriptions Re
teired at this Office.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
..In conclusion. am snrprised at the off

"In conclusion, am surprised at the Off
cious part which Mr.. l. p. Walker of Mil
waukee, has acted in this controversy. He
comes from new State, is elected by at least
one half the votes of adopted citizens; is,
believe. the youngest ard | am mathematical
ly certain, the least intellectually endowed OF
all the Senators, and has but week ago,
made the great mortal jump, from the most
uncompromising Free Soil, Che was once an
Abolitionist,) to the most arrant dough-face In
the whole Congress. Mr.. Walker has every
reasonable motive of economy to husband his
moral and intellectual resources.
We think, ourselves, that gentleman who
was so very sweet upon our Adopted Citizens.
previous to the election, might have remem-
bered his friends afterwards, and If he could
not strain point in favor of Gen. Shields, as
he did in favor of Slavery, at leart have held
his tongue. But it seems to be the fashion
for our Progressive Democrats" as soon as
they have climbed to Office, to kick down the
ladder by which they mounted, and forget the
friends to whom they owe their honors.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
SIZE -GlLSLH $ SAERo

BY virtue of a writ Of Fl Fa issued from the
Office of the Cerl, of the Circuit Court in and Tor
the County of Iowa State of Wisconsin, and in IA
vor of James c. s. Phelps AID Wesley Johnston.
and TO directed and delivered, against Inc goods
and chattels lands and tenements. Of Peter Rudio
! have this day levied upon and seized the follow
ing described Real Estate as the properly of the
SAID defendant viz: Out lot number one mo y in
the town Of Franklin in said Comfy as designated
and denoted the plat of said town as recorded in
the office Of the Register OF Deeds At Mineral Point
IN said County and more particularly described g
follows TO wit, commencing at the southwest cor
ner of said lot and running thence north e3 f ct
thence east 1444 feet, thence south 63 feet and
thence west l44t .eet to the place of beginning -
And shall proceed 10 sell 10 the highest bidder
for cash, all the right title, and interest tie said
defendant had in said Real Estate on the 29lh day
Of November A d. 1913. or at any time since, az
the front door of the Court House in the Town of
Mineral Point in the County of Iowa State of Wis
consin, on the 2Gth day Of May \ ID. 1919 lx-
tween the hours of 9 O'Clock y NJ and O'Clock
?. NJ. O. said day 10 satisfy said writ and costs
LEVI STERLING Sheriff.
Iowa County Wisconsin,
Sherifs Office, Mineral Point.
April I'd. 1912.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
NO COURT-WROIS IN THE FAULT1

Monday, of last week, was the dav desir-
mated as the time for the sitting of the Cir
cult Court in this place. The Grand, and
Petit Jurors were regularly summoned, and
have been in attendance, TO an expense of
some thousand of dollars to the County, but
owing to some misunderstanding between the
Judges, no Court has been held. We have
heard considerable fault found by many in re-
iation to the matter, and hope an explanation
may be given that will be satisfactory to all
concerned.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
SlGMrrdeI

AtGlenbrook on the % inst, by the Rev.
David Brooks, Mr.. JAMES TRELLoR TO Miss
JANE DALE.
In this town on Saturday last by Samuel
Thomas fsqr., MIR GEORGE MYERS, to Miss
MARTHA OREN.
On Monday last by the same, Mr.. JAMES
BENNET to Miss ELIZABETH RICHARDS.
At Platteville on the 9th of March,. By the
Rev. Mr.. Lewis, Mr.. Franklin WARD of
Franklin and hate of the Army, to Miss CYs-
THIA l., HALL of the former place.
/ Saw two clouds 1T morning,
Hinged with the rising sun.
And with the dawn
They fioated on.
And mingled into one.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUE

We always recognize with pleasure the tai
cnts and virtues of our political opponents
We had occasion in recent number to anim-
advert In rather caustic terms, on the incon-
sistent. treacherous and unprincipled course
Of Senator Walker. 1t is gratifying to know
chat in his mean apostacy he stands almost
alone; only taco Northern Senators having
acted with him on that occasion. These were
Dickinson of New York, who is deservedly
a Kissing and by-word among his constitu-
ents, and Dodge, of Iowa. who is thus far less
srilty than. his brother dong hfaces, that he VI
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
THE BATTLE ININDTA.

The Canada brings intelligence of one Of
the most hercely contested battles that has vet
crlmsOnSd the soil Of ndia. with the mingled
blood of her Sons and her Invaders 1t was
fought between the British and the Sikhs on
the banks of the river Jhelum, upon the den-
ticle field, it Is said. which was the scene of
the great conflict, two thousand years ago, be-
tA cen Porus and Alexander.-NiL Sen.
'''fhat scene. rich In classic associations.
has been the arena of fierce and protracted
struggle between the army of the Puniaub.
under Lord Cough, and the Sikh forces. nm
der Raiah Sheer Singh-a struggle in which
the British had to deplore the loss ofat least
90 officers and $4,000 men killed and woup-
ded, 4 guns captured, and 3 or 5 repimental
collors taken by the enemy. The struggle
terminated In victory, but was dispraced by
the flight of tire Bengal Cavalry regiment and
the retreat. as yet scarcely satisfactorily ex-
planned, of two British corps of Dragons
a struggle which left the contending parties
so weak and shattered, that it was doubtful
which had sustained the greatest injury from
the conflict, and which yielded so few of the
badges OF triumph for the vietors that their
opponents took a position, and fred q
salute III honor Of its termination. THOUGH
masters of the field, our laurels are drenched
with blood, and 1t is the universal opinion that
two more such victories would be virtual rI-
IN. No attempt is made by the English press
TO disguise the fact that the news from India,
Is OF the most disastrous character. Lord G.,
has been promptly superseded in the COM
n2nd by Sir Charles Napier. who was to
have proceeded to the scene of hostiIities on
the Goth ult.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
From Macauleys History of England.
SKETCH OF JOHN .BUNYAN

To the name of Baxter and Howe must be adj
ded the name OF man far below them in station
and acquired knowledge bur in virtue their equal,
and In genius their superior--Joh Bunyan. Bun
yaa had been bred tinker and had served as a
private soldier in the Parliamentary army. Early
IN MS Life he had been ielriuily tortured by reorse
for his youthful sins, the worst of which seem.
however, to have been such as the world THINKS
venlal. His keen senslbIlity and his powerful i'm
aglnatlon made his internal conflict sngularly ter
rible He fancied he was Ider sentence of rep
rotation; that he had committed sin against the
Holy Ghost that he had sold Christ that he was
actually possessed by demon Sometimes loud
voices from Heaven cried out TO warn him
ometimes friends Whispered impious suggest
ions IN his ear. He visions of distant noun
tain tops, which the sun shone brightly. but
from which he was separated BY a waste of snow
He felt the devil behind him pulling his clothes
lie thought that the brand OF Cain had been set
upon him. He feared he was about to burst as,lr-
der like Judas. His mental agony disordered his
health. One day he shook like a man in the pal
sy. On another day he felt fire within his
breast. II is difficult to understand how he sur
vived sutferlngS SO intense and so long continued
At length the clouds broke. From the depths of
despair. the penitent passed % a state of serene
felicity.
An irrisistable impulse now urged him TO i'm
part TO others the blessings of which he was him
self possessed He joined the lpfists and became
a preacher and writer. His education had been
that of mechanic. He knew no language but the
English, as II was spoken BY the common peopIe
He mad studied no great model o eompo with
the exception, undoubtedly, of our noble transla-
ton Of the S.b'e His spelling vas had He ire
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13

The LEGIsLArURE.-We stated yesterday,
that the Legislature adjourned sane die on Sat
urday last. This Is an eTror. They compile
ted their work on Saturday but adjourned over
TILL Monday morning at O'Clock, when the
session finally terminated. The only practi-
cal result of this arrangement was to secure
to the Officers and Members two DAYS adj
ditlonal pay all round, matter of some seven
or eight hundred dollars. but Il mere trifle, of
course, for our overfiowing Treasury. Ra-
ther neat sample that, of Legislative pile
botomy But this is 'sprogressive" age
and the people are expected to pay literally
for the privilege OF having democratic law
Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13

70 UELlC NOTICE is hereby given thar by
~+s o-oer OF The Honorable 4 iexIn:ler ". STOW
Chief Justice OF the state OF Wisconsin and Presi
ding as Judge the Circuit Court in and for Iowa
county IN said STATE made on the 10Th day OF April
A u. 1919; general term OF TIE said Circuit
Court ior Iowa County Aforesaid Will be held and
commence on the third Monday of the month of
May 4. d. 1919. the same being the DIST d.v or
SAID month OF Nay at twelve clock noon of said
day at which time and place all persons having
business before SAID Court req aired TO give their
attendance.
LEVI STERLING. Sheriff
=, Iowa County. Wisconsin,,
Sherifs Office, Mineral Point
April 10th \. D. lS49 5xrS1
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13

olitod no instructions when he bowed down
ard kissed the feet Of the Slave power. 1t is
melancholy, however, to see young and
PIpmising statesman, like AUGUSTUS DoDsE, at
the very beginning of his career, Identifying
himself with the ultra pro-slavery party
We hope he will repent at his earliest con-
vtnience, for if he does not, We are sure his
c0sistitrenfs viii.
:Widely different was the course Of his Fa-
Their, W no rose from sick bed, and, with his
Instructions in his hand, went to the Senate
Chamber to vote against the infamous propo-
si.ion cf his colleague. Honor. say we, &c
tie brave old General, Less strong and bril-
liant than his son, he has far mere common
sense and HONESTY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
The CASE OF GEN. SHiELps.-The refl

The CASE OF GEN. SHIELps-The refusal
OF the L. ). Senate to admit Gen. Shields tn
seat In that body, because his naturalization
papers did not date back quite far enough. is
known to our readers. But they NAV not he
aware that our late Senator, Mr. Walker we
say late because the Legislature that made.
has now unnsgde him) rendered himself as
conspicuous IN that matter, as he did in the
california business. The Washington cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger, TINS
alludes Mr.. Walkers action in the preni-
srs:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
"MATILDA L. DAVENPORT

City of Philadelphia. SO.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber.
recorder Of the city of Philadelphia the above
named Matilda l. Davenport. who, on he1. sol
enn oath. depose and saws that the foregoing
statement IS true. to the best Of her knowledge
and belief. In witness whereof, have hereun4o
set my hand, this % day of Nav. A. D 1874
RICHARD VAITX
DR.. Cody, Little Fort Lake Co TIT tba 49,,
general Agent for Illinois and WisconsIn All -
ders must be addressed to hirn.-great Western
Medicine depot.
Also for sale by R. D. Pulford. Mineral Point
Saxton & Co. Wiota
z. Yaugn, shuIlsburg.
And IN ainl-st every town IN the western states
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
I'll B I RIB i N D.
Mineral Point, April 13, 1919.
NOTICES.

pzor,pe JouSaTaAS AeAIc.-We have
received from Wilson q Co. another spienr
di.l Mammoth sheet of the Brother Jonathan:
illustrative of the Inauguration of Gen. lay:
1oR. 1t is a number possessing much inter:
est, and richly worth the price (12a centsl
If for nothing more than the full sized por-
,raits of the President and Vice President.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-13
OFF FOR CALIFORNIA.

During the past week. number of our
citizens who had been making the necessary
preparations, have left for the Gold Region.
They have left with the best wishes of all for
their future happiness and prosperity. A
siong the number who have gone. are several
entire families. Success to them all. May
their brightest hopes be realized.