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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
TEMPERANCE AND LAW.

The People of Vermont some two or three
years since, resolved to try the experiment of
forbldding by law the sale of intoxicating Liq-
uors except for Mechanical or Medicinal uses.
The vote excited much discussion and agita-
ton, and public sentiment seemed to be so
equally divided with regard to the course it
affirmed, that in the absence of due expert
ence and preparation, the prohibition was not
stringently enforced. Those who continued
to soak, of course laid their folly to the pro-
hibition. They didn't care about Liquor, not
they! but they wouldn't be forced to let it
alone-so they drank only to show their in
dependence! 1t was very commonly, though
very falsely asserted, that the law had in
creased the consumption of Liquors. In the
midst of this clamor, new vote was taken a
year after. and Rum carried the day by very
meagre majority.
They have just voted on the question for
the third time, after giving both sides trial,
and they have restored the prohibition by a
very large vote and an unexampled majority.
I This verdict from one of the most intelli-
gen. and virtuous bodies of freemen in the
world, cannot fail to exert strong influence
upon public opinion elsewhere. We trust it
will not long stand without imitation.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
TOO GOOD TO BE LOST.

The Philadelphia correspondents of the Bos-
ton Age and News, in late letter tells the
following story. We hope Thornly won,
blame US for printing it:
heard of case of extreme modesty the
other day, so extreme that it could not be un-
derstood. A lady went into Thornlv's india
rubber store, and inquired of the fascinating
Mr.. IT.
Have you got any india rubber elegy en-
circlers 2
'What did you say, ma am = said the store
keeper, slightly COMPOUNDED.
'Elegy encirclers,' repeated the lady with
blush. Thornly looked around the store.
first at the great piles of india rubber, then
at gutta purchase, then india rubber cloth, and
SO OF, without seeing anything corresponding
to the name.
y ou're sure its made out Of india rubber
said Mr.. T., inwardly declaring that there
was nothing made of that article that he had
not seen.
'Ch, yes replied the lady.
'Io You see anything like il = at length TO-
turned the bewildered fellow.
The lady looked round the well filled store.
and at length her eye rested upon box, which
she blushingly pointed to. What do yeu
suppose il contained =:
Carriers.
She was soon helped TO pair, and az she
took her leave, 1t all at once occurred to Mr..
Ihornly that carriers were Leg encircLers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
% aWGetg.

Mutual FEELISG.-"Will you pay me my bill
SIR said tailor in Charles street to waggish
fellow who had got into him about feet. % Do
Won owe any body anything, sir p asked the wag.
No, sir" said the tailor. "Then YOU afford
TO wait y and he walked off A day or two after
wards, the tailor called again. Our wag was not
at his wits end yet turning to his creditor he
saws" Are YOU in debt 10 anybody? - Yes SIR
says the tailor Well, why the devil don't you
pay a. Because | can get the money" That's
lust my case, sir, I'm glad TO see you can appre
ciate my condition-give us your hand !"
"What is that dog barking at z" asked fop,
whose boots were more polished than his ideas.
Why replied a bystander, because he sees
another puppy IN your boots"
ErFEcrs OF THE Com MAS1A-An adventu-
rer in California, recently said to a friend "When
/ first came to these diggings, / had not rag to
my back, and now am covered with rags"
The age of birds is greater than many imagine,
a swan may live 200 years-a goose SO-pea-
cock 26-the thievish crow 100-but the sweet
nightingale only Is.
EaUALrrr-So far is it from being true that
all men are naturally equal, that no two people
can be half an hour together, but shall acquire
evident superiority over the other.
"Why don't you wear your ring my dear 2" said
= father in a ball room to his daughter Because
papa il hurts me when any body squeezes my
hand What business have you TO have your
hand squeezed a. I" Certainly none; but you know
papa, one would like to keep 1t in squeezing order
1t Is said that the foreman of grand jury in st.
Louis, who was dazzled BY the beauty of lady
who appeared as witness became a little confu-
sed, and after administering the oath usual in
stead OF presenting the book drew up his face in
the most fascinating manner and said {" Now kiss
me ma am. He never discovered his error until
the whole jury burst out into roar of laughter
LAND ENTRIES IN lows.-The Iowa Reporter
gives complete list of lands entered in that State
during the year 1913, showing the aggregate nunp-
Der of acres 10 be sir hundred and ninei three tko,,
sand
Mister, will you lend pa your newspaper He
only wants to send it 10 my uncle in the country
oh certainly, and ask your pa il he'll Just lend
me the roof of his house l only want the shingles
70 help make the tea kettle boil; and ask him to
lend me ftp to help pay the printer
EcoSoNr--A slight knowledge of human ma
ture will show that when a man gets on little II
the world he is iesirous of getting on little fur
ther Such is the growth of provident habits, tina
Il has been said if journeyman Lar by his frs
I'VE dollars his fortune Is made. Young mer
should think of this
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
WHOLE NUMBER Sc.
CURIOUS IMPRISONMENT oFABAT,

A curious fact in Natural History occurred
short time ago in the woods of Blair Adam.
Scotland. A silver fir tree had been felled
which, as is very usual with that species. had
separated into two stems, (about twelve feet
from The ground but they afterwards grow to-
gether again, and the tree grew in single
stem FOR is or 90 feet above the junction. which
appeared to be about four feet In length. and
twelve inches in diameter. When the tree
was cross cut about four ieet below where the
junction was supposed to have commenced. a
small hollow was discovered in the heart ef
the tree, and something was observed to fiu:-
ter within it. A boy put his hand in and pull
led out a large bat, one Of the ears of which
was cut off by the saw; but the animal was
In such lively state, that, when thrown on
the ground, it flew away over the tops of the
adjacent trees. Robert Wishart, the woodman.
an experienced and steady man, said that the
aperture from which the bat was taken was
about seven inches long, and barely three in
ches in diameter, and that the animal, when
found, was with its head down towards the
root of the tree; that he examined the tree,
very carefully, but could find no communca-
ton with the external air. He thought the
parts of the tree must have been growing to.
gether for six OF eight years.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
INJUkY FROM BLEEDING.

The too free use of the I.ancet-which Dr.
Reid called i .'n,inute instrument of mighty
mischiefs'-:s thus condensed by DR.. Brig
ham in his report of the Utica Lunatic Asy-
lum to the New ork Legislature:
''Manf of;the patients sent to this Institu-
ton, have been injured by too much bleeding
and deFleti.n before they were commits
ted to o.Ir c:are. Some we think have been
rendered inc,rabla by this treatment, and we
cannot forbesr rea,arking, that in our opinion
the work Of Or. Hush on the ''Disease of the
Mind" in which directions are given to bleed
copiouslg in :nanitcal excitement, has done
much hssm, and We fear is still exercising a
bad influence, and we hope no future edition
rect the srrot.s inet which the distinguished
author has fsllen sor want of the numerous
facts walch. have been furnished since his
time, which :enahfo US TO see the errors of our
predecessors"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

During recent journey through Maine, we
were surprised and delighted at the general
prevalence and onward march of Temperance
IN that State. We saw no man even partial
ly intoxicated during ten days constant inter-
course with the people of her largest towns,
and most travelled thoroughfares. In no tav-
ern was any liquor was displayed, while
many of the best are thoroughly purified of
the poison. Nearly everywhere where grog-
selling is still prosecuted is under the ban of
the Law, and the enforcement of that Law is
becoming more and more strenuous. We
trust it will not much longer be lawful in any
part of New England to make gain of dissi-
pation.-N. Y. Tribune
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

SURGERY.-The science of Surgery is ma
king rapid strides towards perfection. a
skillful surgeon can manufacture a respecta-
bic looking nose out of slice Of skin and
flesh from the forehead, but DR.. Widman, Of
Georgia, has carried the science one step for
ward, and has made an entire lower lip for
young lady out of slice of the right cheek
The young lady had, through an injudicious
administration of calomel, lost portion of
the lower jaw, and the entire lip. She stands.
therefore as living monument Of the igno-
rance and the skill to be found in the same
profession.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
DEVIL-STCKER OF SOUTH
AMERIC

In many of the huts or hahitations in the
Indian villages passing up the great rivers, is
to be found the devi-sticker. 1t is of a spon-
gy nature, and smooth skin. not unlike the
large slug of England. 1t is brought into
the hut with the fre-wood, it may creep in
unperceived. 1t, however, creeps up the side
wall, and getting on the edge of the rafteIs
of the ceiling to which il adireres. it looks like
q small ball, or more properly like the slug
cooled up. 1t is frequently known to drop
from its hold without being molested, and
wherever it falls it throws out from its body
five or six fangs, which are barbed like fish
hook, and on to whatever setter material than
brick or stone it chances to fall, these fangs
enter; nor can it be removed unless by cut
ting the animal off, and picking the prongs
out of the substance into which they are so
firmly fastened. When they fall the per-
son who happens to sit or stand underneath.
the consequence is dreadful.
Warm oil is the substance used TO destroy
successfully the poison of this Southern pest.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

THE GRAM STAPLE OF HIsToRy.--" To go.
down into the depths Of the human heart to III:
up the veil and discover to us the real motives
which guided great actors in history to turn them
inside out as il were-how much might our know
ledge of the individual man, OF hnnan nature have
been advanced By such treatment of history!
Bare and barren chronicles a due marking OF the
reigns Of kings glowing descriptions OF battles
and pompous eulogy of the great butchers or
conquerers-such has been the great staple of his
tory. What wonder that people have yawEcd
owe it?''-THoznds Cooper.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
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THE LIFE CLOCK.

THE LIFE CLOCK
TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.
There is little mystic clock,
No human eye hath seen;
That beateth on-and beateth on,
From morning until cen.
And when the soul is wrapped in sleep,
And heareth not a sound,
1t ticks and ticks the live-long night,
And never rmneth down.
O, wondrous is the work of art,
Which knells the passing hour,
But art neer formed nor mind conceived,
The hie-clock's magic power.
Nor set in gold, nor decked with gems,
By pride and wealth possessed;
But, rich or poor, or high or low,
Each bears it in his breast.
When LIES deep stream, mid bed of flowers,
All still and softly glides,
Like the wavelet's step, with gentle beat,
1t warns of passing tides.
When passion nerves the warriors ann,
For deeds of hate and wrong,
Though needed not, the fearful sound,
The knell is deep and strong.
When eyes to eyes are gazing soft,
And tender words are spoken,
Then fast and wild it rattles on,
AS if with love 'twere broken.
Such is the clock that measures lie.
OF flesh and spirit blended
And thus twill run within the breast,
Till that strange life is ended
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

'.Major Castleton, you have Witnessed >
said the general "a specimen of the justice
of Marion MEMS
Before the sun had fairly risen next morn
ing. Marion broke up hrs camp, sending fro
ward the main body OF his band under Horny
to unite with Greene, taking with himself
two hundred picked men to surprise a Brit.
lsh post at Parker's Ferry, By forced march
OF one hundred miles.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

TRANsPLASTING.-Ify your trees or shrubs
is dried too much, not plunge it in water, but
moisten the roots. cut away the branches
verely and bury the whole tree IN the ground
for thres or four days.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

PLaSe F.,owEas.-If any sour hunk says
flowers gre 81 no use, ask him what the rain
bow war male fht. Plant flowers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

To MAKE A TREE BEAR FRUIT If the
tree grow rapidly without bearing, dig a trench
around it, and cut off one third of its roots.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18
The Yankee Blade tells the following an

The Yankee Blade tells the following an
ecdote of college chum:
h, member OF one Of the classes
was distinguished not less for dry wit aud sly
waggery than for his address in evading the
themes, and in palming off the ''brain coined
currency" of others as his legitimate ''tender.'
One Monday morning he read ii theme OF un-
us ual merit; but Professor A-''smeit
rat" and as Il, finished and sat down
N pride of conscious merit, asked
ais that original, III
"Yes, sir"
Are you sure it is p queried the profes,
sor doubtiDgly-
..Why yes, SIR replied Il. will,
his imperturbable gravity, and that pasteboard
countenance he always wore, sit had origin
al over it in the paper took it from 80
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-05-18

A BRIGHT GIRL.-"What are you doing
rhere, Jane -
"Why, pa, I'm going to dye my dolls pm
afore red"
But what have you to dye j: with lr'
Beer. pa
Beer. Who on earth told you that beer
would dye red 20
why, ma said yesterday that it was beer
that made your nose SO red and I thought
that u
"Hree susan. take this child TO bed -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
THE. CLIMAX CAPPED.


Colonel James Watson Webb, the editor of II e
New York Conrier and Enquirer has been du.
ring the last week IN visit To this city and re
port states that he left with the commission Vi
charge to Vienna in his po .ket. 1t is stated and
generally believed, that when COL Webbs name
was suhuitted to Gen. Taylor for the Madrid
mission he said he knev Col. Webbs history yell,
and that he ,couid make such appointment.-
What has induced the President To alter his de-
eision, We leave the public 10 Conjecture. We
have noticed that the Courier and Enquirer has
recently contained articles prasing am. cnmpli
menling ex-governor Seward If Nav York, writ
ten in very d'tferen, spirit from tina, winch Was
formerly exhibited by that journal towards the
abolition Senator from New York. We pre-
sumo that it is not anticipated that Col. Webb's
nom nalun will be sue aimed by d,'zen members
Of tho Senate. if by so many But we believe
that under the rule observed in such cases, hr
will notwithstanding his certain rejection by thu
Senate, receive the outfit and years salary
That will be reward enough for his services, con
sdering his disneres:ed pledge not to ask officss
from GeaeO Tayor's administration Union.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
DISTRESSING AND FATAL ACCIDENT.


1t has become our sad duty (says the Martins
lurg Gaztllt) TO IT cord the first fatal accidtu ut
thal has cccurltd at the Rail Road D.rot III
Nlarli sburg. On Saturday last, CHARLES RA-
ENHAL, al out ten years OF age, son OF MIR. George
Rae hal OF this place, had gone to the d. lot, as
was his daily custom, Oh busint IS for his Father
OH the arrival OF the train from Baltimore He
ATTEMPTED 10 jump upol, The train as ii was NOV
ing very SLOW ~ wrhn few yards OF lis stop
ping place-he misstd his hold, fell acruss tn,
track, and he heels Passed over both legs above
the knee; almost completely s. ver 2 III, IN from
the lodJ. i his occuIltd about O'Clock, p. NJ
The best Medical aid was Immediately sum-
moned-lt Was OF 10 aval-aLd i'll one hour
Il aIlts was toiIs.e
On sunday his remains were followed to thu
grave by the members OF the Lutheran Sunda,
q hool, at n WeallEg all Al pro- nate badge OF
mourning Seldom have VT SEE n SO lalge a con.
course OF cltizels asst nb]t dtron such an oooa-
SION, as were in attendance at the tunt ia lof this
iilteH sting youth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
NEPOTIsM.

James Watson Welb. of the New York Court
er and Enquirer in alluson to the present adj
ministration, says:
''We hazard nothing in saying that, in the
whole history OF parties in he United States,
never has there been sucha total S luandering OF
patronage without ths slightest prospect OF reap
ing FRUIT from it, as by the party now in pow
or. From Maine TO Louisiana we hear one u
Universal complaint, that the recipients of Office
have filed The subordinant PLACES in their gift
with their sons. nephews, brothers, and family
connexions OF every conceivable degree of col.-
sanguinity."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
TEMPERANCE dELEBR

we uhdt rs'and The cet blalion BIZ Chufchville
Dlvlsioh; Oh Saturday last, was well attended. a.
Doat 100 being III procession. The procession
moved hem the vision o,m TO the dutch
Reformtd Chpreh) under he direction of Mtssss.
jacob e7Isi and I. 5. HeisAelI. Ma'shais iorlht
occasion, " here there was Bible and Danle,
pre- sehi;llor-the gil, OF 1ht Iadi s. Spec Ii S
were made BY The Rev. DR.. Hendrel, Pike
iov Esq, and the Rev. Mr. Davis, OF New
town, and Rev. MIR. Rely, Que side OF the BAN
ner bore the repre- sentation OF an old ratlian |.
aging down aud drinking out of Il spring. AT.
ier 'hsse ceremonits were Owl, the Lty Mr.
Rely delivered iii Address which is thought to
have been one of his harpitst efforts The
Whole ceremony passed eli Pleasantly How
could II have been Otherwise
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
FOR CALIFORNIA


T HE proposal t. organic a Company OF young
GeH'le1urn il uIpir Virgi III destined Oh !;
California expeditions having been most i;tvora-
by rect wed; and IN ny fro n different portions
81 the Slate, we'll as from Chic aud MARY land
havii G; l.srd tn, il lanes 10 bs enrolled, i, is
low Tinp 5, d that al. lhos V ho have by letter
or oihgrMl Use, rqut sled to be received as mem.
be's OF The proposed company. as we'll as all 9TH
+ persons dt SRI @ to adventure with us shat
sst mble on The 12'h St, at NliIlers Hot, |,
Baltimore for the lurIose Of an sfitc1llal oreal.
'zalon. he object OF l' association is simpl,
20 chralen the rlice Of Passage and err ate this
tie OF friendship ,htt obtain an!og individuals
adventure ing 10 distant land i he compan,
will ntct ssa'ily be detained some lille time il.
making al necessary arrangements for the vov.
aye which will afford ample opportunity for all
1. string to embark with us. As "a: present nd
vistd we number 81. desiring to enlarge tn,
number we stand with ready hands and warm
hearts TO welcome all aentetl persons " no NAV
feel disposed to adventure with rs
Published by request Of many members OF the
company.
December 3, ls49.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

'sWhat salary do you expectan inquired a
lown town mere liant on Saturday last OF youth
who WAS applying for a situation 'Eiouah to
keep me from "ishug to steal" was the frank
rejointler, and it pleased the mere hant so well
hat bargain was soon struck.--N. Globe
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
81 T u AIRY.

DIED, on Tuesday, Nov. the 9th, at his resi-.
denet at MllIikel,,s Bend La, Capt. JAMES p
CRAIG. IN The 52d year OF his age
tie Mas;t native oil Augusta Co. Fa.-Jiadiso
,oarna, (Riehn cad koriSh) Loui lana.
DID OF Cofsun rloli, at VII iamsyilIe,
i5ah, eli lht Esd OF November, Mr.. GEo1ct
LEWIS MARSHALL, formerly oil ibis couatv age,
about 20 wears
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

CHANGE OF SEAT OF GOVERNMENT. The
Governor of Louisiana has issued a proclama-
tion giving notice that after the LIST Of Deem
bar next, all the public and State officers, will
have been removed to the new Capitol. Baton
Rouge, and requesting the attention of the Gov
ernois of the several States, Executive officers:
and others to the tact.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

DEATH OF A MIsER i he New Orlears Plea
une says that an old miser, a planter. died at
Atakalas; lately, no was worth in money.
land AID negroes; al least S 100000 He had bis
coffin made before his death, of rough. uuhewt,
palhs; III which We're found, after his death,
some two or three thousand dollars in cold
Seereted in the ceiling CT his house, was S45,-
ooo IN gold, and in an iron chest, also, very
large amount in gold and pantr.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03
ka
Hardware Store.

O--.O-
lie snbscTIttiiavihg T. med temrorariiv The.
~ BRICK house. rear the Virginia Ii.,,t. Siam.
ten. fofIm-ay part Vi The old Bell Tavern. ia
having il fined ior The rtctptio,, ot stuck If
IL A X d w A !, E
purchased and on tie ay lr III the Eastern Mar-
ke's "hlefl he expects 10 receive about tie Goth
ms ant. 4
Els stock willembiace all articles in the Ham.
WARE line. bih useful & ornamental, Particularly
III extensive ass',ri Il, Ut Gels AND .a1ERi.
AIS tof I a1pentrs, Cabinet Makers, BlacLsmi,bs
and other Mechanics 81 -
ne INVITES the especial attention If Ruilde,a
ana "htac'"rs to his ST, ok Of building materials
Which lhey will find large ard general, at n,de,
rate prices.
i" Country Merchants he " III he discussed 10
Sellnpon the most favorable terms and yitt 1hei
Aainlnalion Of his Stock, as he i'll eudt ayuur ,o
make his prices such astp seeule Ihei! tatr,uaoe
The Farmers will find many things new md
ustnl never bttoie flt,d in this uafktt. Re-.
Irvlng Thai a good Stuck If HardM ale is d. nand
ed by HE wants of1hr community, h.. hores Nv
strict attention IL nelt aud f,celle tie air. naua
"t the PUBLIC.
GEORGE L.. TRICE.
Staunton, Oct. Is, le49.-lt
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

JOHN VAN buren,, in his late speech in Bos-
ton, nile Ill ling to Gen. Tavor's WhiggerN
sail h. was a much better Whi., than Grnerai
Taylor as h. had once voted for a Wing for
Democratic candidate in the field, " hereas, the
General hal never voted at all even for a Wing!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

THE POPULAR VorE OF New JERsEY-Thf
New Brunswick Times has received the ma lori
ties i'll all the different counties of New Jersey
at the late election, and makes tine Democrat.
majority 36ls. Last Year Taylor had a MAORI
Nv Of 3O47.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

A pint of alcohol poured intoa pint of water
Will n't make two pinis OF the mixture. Hence,
two pints do not atwdys make quart
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-03

" The population OF Cinciurat. has been
iscertaine by a late Gel sas to he 81 ,604 In
1900, the population was but.750.