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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29
STUDY A CHILD'S CAPACITIES.

If 5ome are naturally dull, and yet strive to
90 well, ns'tice the effort, and do not censure
their iullIess. A teacher mig hit as well scold
a chill for being near sighted, as for being
naturally dull. Some children have a very
verbaf memory, others are quite the reverse.
Sorle' MINDS develop early, others late. Some
have great powers OF acquiring, others of O.
riginating.. Some may appear stupid, because
their tue spring of character has never been
touch4d. The Ounce of school, may turn
out in the cad the living, progressive, wonder
working genius of the age. In order to ex-
ert ina, inf aence over the human mind, we
must work with nature not against it. Like
the lelf of a nettle if touched one way, it
stings like a wasp; if the other, 1t is softer
than satin. If we would do justice to the hui
maumind, we must find its peculiar charac-
teris3ics, ard adapt ourselves to individual
wants. In :conversation on this point with a
friend who is now the principle In one of our
hest grammar schools, and to whose instruction
j lock back with delight, Your remarks"
said he, 'safb quite true; let me tell you a lit
tie Incident which bears upon this point
Last SUMMER | had a girl who was exceeding
ly bsh(nd III all her studies. She was at the
foot 0f her division, and seemed to care but
little about her books. 1t so happened that as
reEaShtiou. let them at times during school
hours suite in singing. L noticed that this
GIRL latl a remarkable clear, sweet voice and
| said 10 hee, "Jane, you have good voice,
and gon mst lead in singing" She brighten
ed us, and from that time her mind seemed to
be more active. Her lessons were attended
to, sndishe soon gained high rank. One
day asH was going home, overlook her with
a scIfo4l cofapanion. "Well Jane," said l,
YOU are getting along very well; how hap
pens:it, YOU do so much better now than al
The heo{ nniIap of the quarter 81 do not know
why 1T ,'':she replied. 81 know what she
/ tod faa the :other day." said her companion.
/ ".sni what was that p asked.
! "Nby, she said she was encouraged"
/ Y.sthere we have it-she was encouraged.
/ She ;elt thai she was not dull in every thing.
/ She had lesgned self-respect and thus she was
encoar aged.'
Seine twelve or thirteen years ago, there
was sn Franklin's school an exceedingly dull
boy. One {tay the teacher wishing to look
out aaw ord. Took up the lads dictionary, and
opening it s5und the blank leaves covered
withairawirfes He called the boy to him.
bid YOU; draw these p said the teacher.
/ "Yes. sir,f' said the boy with downcast
looks
.Ido. not Ike it we'll for boys to draw il
their.aobks,:' said the teacher; and woult
rub t.sese our if were you: but they are don'
well* ,)id Won ever take lessons !.
NO hir,'. said the boy, his eye sparkling
''E ell, shink YOU have talent for thi
: thing; I should like you to draw me some
} thing when you are at leisure, at home, an
, bringsittto me. In the mean time see hoy
: well .soh can recite your lessons
Tie boy .elt he was understood. He be
gan 90 love Els teacher. He became animate
and ::anA of.his books. lie took delight i
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

gratifying his teacher by his faithfulness te
his studies while the teacher took every op-
portunity to encourage him in his natural de-
sires. The boy became one of the first schol-
ars, and gained the medal before he left school.
After this he became an engraver, laid up
money enough to go to Europe, studied the
works of the old masters, sent home produc-
tons from his own pencil, which found a
place in the best collections of paintings and
is now promising artist of his years in this
country. After the boy gained the medal, he
sent the teacher beautiful picture as token
of respect; and l doubt not TO this day he
feels that the teacher, by the judicious encour-
agement he gave to the natural turn of his
mind, has had great moral and spiritual eff
feet on his character.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29
ALLIGATOR FIGHT.

Among the unwelcome incidents attendant
upon the crevasse at New Orleans. not the
least disagreeabie has been the visits made
BY alligators 10 the vicinity of the breach
The workmen cennot of course proceed with
their labor with any degree of calmness, while
under fear of losing'a leg at single snip of
an alligator's jaws, and there have been fights
of furious character. Some nights since a
huge specimen, some Is feet long, got under
the floor of hut where number OF negroes
were sleeping. and after tossing up the floor
gave battle. Two dogs flew at him and were
crushed instantly. Blows from axes were
showered upon him with no effect. The con-
fict looked serious against the negroes, wher
one of them fortunately threw lighted brand
Down his throat, which killed him.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29
DISPATCHES FROM CALIFORNIA

Military Force for that Country.-lt is I'M
derstood that important dispatches have been
received at the War Department, from Cali
fornia setting forth that the people had adopt
ed the Wilmot Provso fundamental ar
ticle. These are doubtless those brought by
Mr.. Panot. who was met coming overland
through Mexico. a short time since, and a
despatch from Washington says:
1t is reported that Mr.. Crawford recon-
mends to Gen. Taylor to organize strong
military force in California, of volunteers, to
sustain Gov. Smith, until Congress shall aci
for the territory.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29
THE SEA SERPENT, THRILLING
ADVENTURE,

The Boston Post says that there is rumor
in circulation that the clipper ship Sophia
Walker, Captain Wiswell, was chased around
Cape Horn by an enormous sea serpent, hall
mile long, and that Capt. Wiswell was so
terrified that his eyes stuck out far enough to
hang quaker's hat upon. In his eagerness
to escape he wore out a new set OF sails, and
made one of the best passages on record. We
hope that he will make an accurate report,
without appendix. of every particular relating
to the interesting monster.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

PEASANT SCHOOL BooK.-A young mar
stepped into a bookstore and said he wanteo
to get .Y Dung Mans Companion" wv ell
SIR, said the bookseller, "here is my daugh'
ter.'
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

sr,rurp .sp CHARcoAL-The Milwaukee
Wisconsin in noticing the beneficial results of this
preperation for Cholera, says:-" We were yester-
day assured by physician, that he had the night
previous, administered it to two patients, one OF
whom was already in the collapsed state, and the
other rapidly approximatins to it, with the most
gratifying results
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

% A countryman lately went to fash
ionabse city church, but stopped astonished
on the steps at hearing an organ and other in
strumental music. The Sexton observing his
hesitancy, beckoned him in. mo, SIR" said
Joseph triumphantly, ''you don't catch me in
such place on Sunday-and besides, 7 don'i
G1rce."
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

Dome 1T ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS u"iiih''
och, Dennis. what is it you're doing -,
..Whist, Biddy Use trying an experiment
ssMurder what is 1t 9" :,
"What is it, did you say! "hy' II CIV
ing hot water to the chickens ann sure ''ieS
will be after laying boiled eggs
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

ssWe should be cautious" says Colridge,
show we indulge in the feelings of a vrtuous
Indignation. 1t is the handsome brother OF
anger and hatred
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

Wisconsin has an area of "a s. IL $50 acres,
and population not exceeding 100000 per-
sons, thus making it manifest that she has
room for few more yet,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29
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GREAT DESTRUCTION. RAILROAD
AND DRUNKARD'S TRANSPORT
TATlON CO.,
pia CiderriHe, PorteruikIe, BeertOtDn, Vine
rifle BrandyborOugh, RumqpOHs, Whishey
City, &C., &c.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-06-29

NJ The Daily Wisconsin furnishes the follow
ing report from the Custom House at Milwaukee
for the month ending June 1st. 1s49:
Arrivals and clearances of Steam Boats
Propellers, and Sail Vessels, IN all 70
Number of Passengers arrived at this Port 4,23o
Barrel bulk of passengers goods, 9'1oo
Tons OF Merchandise imported, lloso
Bushels of Wheat exported <oo'os6
Barrels of Flour %l,Ioo
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14
Land Titles in Arkansas

The following law passed by the las, Cor,--
relative to tire title 10 certain lands in ,h;a
is of interest TO some Of our citizens ~
PUBLIc-No. AL
AN ACT to settle the title TO certain t,,c,.
in the State Of Arkansas VI
BE IL enacted By The Senate and Hoy,e r. -
Ssntatires ofhe UnHed States of Amsrico9 ~ 1''p
greSs assembled, That each and eyerv c,vn"- =
Spanish or French land claim, or anv mar, ,Ga :.
in the State of Arkansas, which was erh.
for adjudication 10 tne superior court or ,La
Territory Of Arkansas, and by that Con-,
frmed, being bona fde subsequent purc re-.
valuable consideration, is hereby ap,hor;~s,
enter. within one year from the passn 10 80 /.
act, the land covered by said claim. or Ioo.
lity thereof, to be embraced in anv lecoI s,3
sion. al the minimum price, under such ra,,Ia,I
as the Commissioner of the General Land M
shall prescribe PROVIDED, holcerer. TIL,
owner aforesaid shall be on occupant or cnI,;.
Of said land.
SEC. .. And be IL further enacted. Thu, :,
the lapse Of two years from the approval or !
act, the sale Of the lands embraced by tho do.
of the superior court of Arkansas, which W.
bills of review reversed and which the pro.a1.
was, by the act of eighteen hundred and u
TWO, required to reserve from sale. Whit u
then remain the property of the United ST.
shall no longer be reserved from sale by the =
sident of the United States, and tha. the s,mo T.
be brought into market under the existing l,v =
APPROVED: March 3, lS49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14
For the Van Buren, Iutelliyencer.

Mr.. Editor 81 wish TO make q few inquiries
in relation to some things that hear all the edi.
tors talk about, viz: The Wheels of Time-whal
kind of wood are they made of, as it must be last.
ing timber. and how are they repaired, and W no
sets the tire, as it seems they have been running
"A long lime And about the Teeth of Time-do
they ever ache get rotten. and " no dra VS. them
and do they ever get knocked out fighting? And
where the Shores of Time, and the Ocean OF
Eternity | have never seen any account of them
on maps or in geographys. Any information re-
Spectlng the above inquiries will be gladly receiv-
ed, as ask for the purpose of gaining knowledge.
Most respectfully yours, w. S.
We feel much disposed to comply with the re-
quest of our correspondent. His thirst for knowl-
edge is highly commendable; but we cannot re ply
10 all his questions at once and content our
selves by saying that the wheels of time are those
that support the carriage o! every man his
road through the world moving onwa rd and nm.
tired. Were the wheels of time 10 stop his car
riage would be arrested in its career, and his GAIT
broken. As for the ocean Of eternity our querisl
can by little reflection form u notion of tn at.
We remember story beginning nh Once upon
time lived Jane Shore. she was of the time of
King Henry When the tooth of time aches
are we not down in the mouth? To be sure we
are. Yea verify.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

81. neutrality-suspicious. are making y
part of the Guy for extensive improvement
ing the coming season. On Main street,
of small old fashioned buildings are oei1
down, the site Of which viii be covered W "
modious. beautiful buildings. On Secop1
also, which IS now occupied by some oil
lest and most extensive grocery ana con
houses in the city, number of the nn'
stores are contemplated being put up 'n'l
Iy, which, when completed, will add to me
lance of that street in business point oil
Foundations for dwellings are being lald
section of the city, indicating that the
ments in ST. Louis tins year will not on
but in all probability will surpass' that o.
vious one. Notwithstanding our poPuIa'
falls short but little Of seventy THOUSAND,
is yet in its earies, stages Of infancy'-N1
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

THE PEOPLE THE lsrHMUs.--A returning
traveller from Panama, SAYS: The honesty OF
the natives Is proverbal. Bales, boxes, trunks,
and packages of specie left at the mercy Of the
poor. half-naked natives, and robbery by them
has never been known." The Salem Gazette
suggests that "perhaps these natires might be in
duced TO send a few missionaries 10 The United
States, where they might perform great work
in bringing honesty into fashion,"
Perhaps some will go by the steamers to Cali
fornia. where their services will be very much
needed. 1'r
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14
[ Fort Smith Herald.

LATER FROM SANTA FE.-The St. Louis Re.
vee of the 3lst ult. says: ave were favored
last night, with a visit from Jared W. Folce,
Esq, of Santa Fe. who arrived at Independence
in company with Captain ST. Vrain. He informs
that of the members of Col. Fremont's party
reported by the last arrival to be lost, all had been
saved except eleven persons. some of whom were
heads of families from this city. Among those
lost he mentions the name of Henry J. Wise.
ESQ. formerly Collector for ST. Louis county.
Mr.. ST. Vrain is expected to arrive in town to-
day. with files of Santa Fe newspapers and nu.
merous letters.
The past winter has been unusually severe
throughout the whole country.
Capt. VIM. Bent of this city, is reported to
have made a good winters trade, and NAV be
looked for early in May" ..
lRELAND.-The Philadelphia Inquirer of the
10Th uIt., says:
Our files by the last steamer, give details of
the most depIoro bic scenes of poverty and famine
in Ireland. The distress in some sections of that
unhappy country was. awful. A letter from a
clergyman in the county of Mayo, states that
hundreds Of individuals around him were diving
of starvation. The picture he gives is vivid with
horror. He says:
The famine years of 1916, IS47 and 1913
were haicyon years, when conirasted with the
dismal year Of lS49 The sandbanks about me
are studded with the bodies of the dead Often
have given some aid TO the poor to buy coffins ;
with the small sums they received from ME. they
bought food, and then buried their dead in the
sandbank. The very graves in my churchyard
have, IN my presence, been assaed by the starv.
ing dogs. From morning until night, | am now
hourly beset by crawling skeletons begging for
food! The poor persons down as entitled to
outdoor relief are hot this moment receiving
half the quantity ruled for them! The poor in
my parish ought TO have received their triHe OF
relief for this week last Thursday. No meal has
yet arrived at Westpor:, nor is any distribution
expected here before Sunday next. The recipi.
enls OF outdoor relief are starving three days iu
the week :! Such. my dear friend. are the suffer.
lngs of our poor-hear now my own case For
the last year and half, have received only f2C
from The parish, and have had 10 pa v more than
t22 In poor rates and cesses within this period ,
Mr.. Jefferson was much opposed to affec
tatlOn. that ha never wro.,, he word Es.ruira
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14
TO DIR PATRONS.

Experience teaches that 1t is a vain and unpro-
ftable business to publish a newspaper on credu'
This we have tried to our salisaction; and we are
now convinced that heretofore we have been IN
error, and arriving at that conclusion we deem II
our duty. at once, to /" alter our why's"
We have determined to adopt the cash sysfem
and to adhere to it, without partialty or favor be-
Gavino that a true friend will not ask US to vary
from our established rule, and that no one else has
a right to expect such a favor We hereby give
notice that after this number, we will cease send
ipu our paper to those who are in arrearages over
n wear. If the InielHgencer should fail to reach
many of our readers, after this arrangement, we
hone thew will not take it as personal, but altrI-
butte il TO the new system. forward the amounts
thew owe US, subscribe anew. pay in advance, and
encourage their neighbors to come forward IN our
support.
No new subscription will be taken without the
rash in odrapce. We have reduced our terms OF
subscription to
TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
,nd hone this reduction will cause corresponding
increase of the number of our subscribers. we
have numerous kind friends in various paris OF Inc
S,a,.,. and in the Indian country, each OF whom
can. no doubt, procure US one or more casa SUD-
scribers-" responsible one arc not the KIND we
want these we have tried for several years to our
regret H-r'
Hereafter no advertisement or job Will be al
tended to. unless the same be accompanied by the
cash, or be sent through the hands OF some respon
sible citizen of this place.
Funds can be sen: 10 us at Our risk. throug the
Post Office. if receipts be taken from the Pos
Masters. as evidence Of their remittance.
To prevent mistakes, and to remove all dlfficu
ties. we will keep our Terms standing at all times
in the Paper.
We hereby revoke the powers of all Agents.
The transactions of none will be recognized here
after, except of those who may be specially au.
Ihorized to act for US.
We once more call upon our friends TO give US
their substantial support Distant patrons can con-
linue their subscriptions well upon the cash
system as upon the old plan. Each one can pro-
cure four other subscribers with himself, and en-
close rs a ten dollar bill. After little reflection
thew will see how necessary for the future CONT.
nuance of the Intelligencer il is for US to adopt
this system. 1t comes cheaper TO them, and re-
bounds greatly to our advantage. If we cannot
keep up in this way, we will discontinue our pub
lication. Come on, friends-come one, come all,
and let us hear from you.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

~ Dan inquls'tive young gentleman at one
Of our hotels, lnquiring the meaning Of these two
many of our California emgrants, was told by a
wag that it was mark of distinction, showing
that instead of going with OK teams, the M. DIS
were mule drivers. L =
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

Coz. FREMoNT's PARTY.-We publish in an
other column an account of the course OF Col.
Fremoni's party up TO November of last year at
which time We lose sight of them. until more re-
cent accounts detail their unhappy fate in the
mountains. This account will be highly accepta-
bic to our readers as late events have thrown ad-
c;i,ional interest around the party at every step.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

A CAUTIoN.-Cerain of the California Emf
grants attempting 10 slope off without paying
The printer. We call upon them to ''sette" with
US before thev attempt 10 settle in California.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

GA report was current here among some OF
the emlgrans, last week, that the Cumanches
were intending TO attack the companies as they
passed through the praries; and that General
Arbuckle had ordered the troops back to this place
in consequence thereof. The rumor grew out of
the express being sent to Captain Marcy, with the
orders from the War Department.
There are enough emIgrants going from this
place, this season, to clear the whole country OF
Cumnnches We advise emigrants, when in the
Prairies to pay particular attention TO their mules
and horses-there is all the danger.
r.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

C5- Tie Rirer is some II Or Is feet above low
water mark, and is yet rising. The Della No. ].
arrived on Wednesday. The MOnedo passed up
on Thursday. The Alert arrived on Friday-all
having on board emigranls for California.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

GTWe are indebted TO Capt. Barclay Of the
Aler. No. 2, for late papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

The following gentlemen, from Washington
City. arrived here, yesterday, on the Alert No. 2,
on their way to California
w. CreutzfeIdt, G.. Buchel. A. Emmert, f.. B.
Robinson, n. Funk, d. Heider, p. Addison, q.
Strobel, J. Dorm, ID. Schmidt L. Bosch.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

GThe Rev. Mr.. Aulry will preach at the
school house the 10Th section, in this township,
on the fourth Sunday of this mon IN.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

Escort through TO The Pacifc.--The Little Rock
Democrat Of the 9Th inst. contains the following
paragraph, which will be read with interest by all
who intend going 10 California by this route, or
feel desire 10 know that it has a proper degree
of attention from the administration. The reports
of our officers always intelligibIy written and
undoubtedly reliable, and from this do we look
forward 10 the time when Lieut.. Simpsons route
will be that followed by all California emigrants.
The Democrat says:
Lieut.. J. H. Simpson. of the corps of Topogra-
phlcal Engineers, has been designated and ordered
by the War Department to conduct the explora-
uon of the nearest line Of approach from Fort
Smith, on the Arkansas river; to the Bay of San
Francisco. Lieut.. Simpson arrived here the
Both March, on his way TO Fort Smith. TO report
10 Gen. Arbuckle. to whom he is to apply for an
assistant. He informs that by change Of in
structlons from the War Department, he is to ex-
pIore the route entirely through to the Pacific, and
not, as was first intended, to return after he shall
have arrived at Santa Fe. He further informs us
that he is advised by high authority from Wash
lngton, that an escort will be provided for the ex-
peduon entirely through TO San Francisco, and
that Dr. Pey ton, of Arkansas, will accompany the
party as Surgeon. ... tE.t
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

0~T The Boston Post says that it is proposed to
include marriage in the games Of chance made Pc
nal under the gambling laws of an eastern state.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

The G0rernor.-The result of the late Guber-
Material election is not positively known. The
Banner which should have come to hand on last
Thursday, did not arrive: and consequently We
know more than we did on our last publication
day, except that The wings claim the election OF
Wilson. bu. upon what grounds more than their
hopes, we cannot conjecture. We believe that
Roane is elected. Next week, it will be known
without further conjecture.
OF Since the above was in type. the Alert has
arrived, and brings intelligence of the election Of
Col. Roane. L. is reported that his majority is
rs or 100.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

CrO1od at the Iahnaus.-lt is said that at Wash.
ington the isthmus which joins the mo territory
why's TO the land of treasury pap, there three
thousand Office seekers. Some would be better
off at Panama, and doubtless with better prospects
of getting through.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

GCo Duncan. Inspector General U. S. Ar
my. passed through this place on yesterday on
tour Of inspection of the military posts on our
frontier.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

OF Elder w. w. STEVENSON will preach in th'
Court House. at ii O'Clock on Tomorrow.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

JThe United States Circuit Court commenced
its session, at Little Rock, on the 9th inst. Hon.
3. Johnson presiding
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-04-14

We lay before our readers letter from Mr..
R. G.. Shaw, to his father, Mr.. d. Shaw, Esq.
of Fort Gibson, which gives Information OF inte
rest to our readers, and particularly those whose
friends have started or contemplating a start
for California via the isthmus of Panama. 1t ve-
rifles what we have Away endeavored to impress
upon the country-viz: that the best way to the
gold region is overland. The shortest distance
to the Gila is from Van Buren.