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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

EgT Two deaths have occurred in this place
during the past week, to wit: Mr.. Luke
Swayne, and his wife. The former supposed
to have been from bilious diarrhoea, and
the latter from Cholera.
We also learn that child has died since
our last.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
Mr.. Nicholas Curry has the Cholera, and can
hardly be expected to live. Since died.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
i, lib TRIBU N d.
Mineral Point, Sept. Ia, 1919.
NEW VOLUME OF THE
AN IsCOnsin Tribune.
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In. THIRD VOLUME of the WISCONSIN TRIB
M gill commence on the 5th day of October
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noft 1T reading matter, we propose commencing
he 'le'T year upon an ENLARGED SHEET
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sasi .nd as we have reason TO hope they will be
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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
$40 REW AID.

g. IRAYED from the subscriber living on the
- Head of Platte, about the first of June last.
BLACK HORSE, about sixteen hands high heavy
made, was four years old last Spring, has never
been shod. had some hair rubbed off his sides and
shoulders by the harness. Whoever will return
SAID Horse to Francis c. Kirkpatrick, living on
the head OF Platte shall receive the above reward
Whoever will give information by letter or other
wise to VIM. Magee in Franklin, where said horse
may be found shall receive halt the above reward.
WAf MAGEE
Mineral Point. Sept. y 1919 so 5y
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
BOOK LCCkH 1!

1aTEr-z SRUST received at the Mineral
I-szsI - Point Book Store, general as
a21z2z-V sortment Of Books and Stationary,
among which may be found the following:
Gold Mines of the ella.
Macaulys History of England
Frenonts Exploring Expedition,
Washington and his Generals, by Headly,
Napoleon and his Marshals, by Headly,
Headly's Sacred Mountains
Do. Letters from Italy and the Alps,
DowGng's History of Roman;sm,
Lamartine's History of the Girondists,
Prescott's Ferdinand and Isabella,
WoTcesters Dictionary,
Poetical works of Byron, Burns, Hemans Pope,
Cowper and Shally,
Shakespeare works SCOTS Bible.
And a general assortment of School Books and
Stationary, all of which Will be sold extremely
low for Cash. JOS. SMITH.
Mineral Point, Aug 80, 1919
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

RUMoRED EMIGRANT AND INDIAN BATTLE.
The St. Louis Mepublican notices a letter
recently circulated in that city, purporting to
have been written at the South Pass on the
18th of June, describing a battle said to have
been fought at Fort Hall, between several hun
dred Indian warriors aud large body ofemi
grants. and pronounces it a villainous hoax
1t represented that 90 of the emgrants had
been killed and great number of Indians.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

FATAL ACcIDEnT.-We learn that young
man named EDWARD PoRTEu, was was killed
at Columbus on Sunday last, by the accden-
tai discharde of gun loaded with shot He
in company with several others had been on
a hunting excursion. and upon getting into a
wagon, the hours stated suddenly. by which
a gun was discharged. and the contents taking
effect in the head of Porter, he was instantly
killed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
ELECTION RETURNS.

We give below the official vote of Iowa
'snsy for County Judge. 1t will he seen
1 Samuel Crawford Esq, received votes in
'ir-l precincts. This was caused by his
e~having been announced as a candidate
Sn5 his absence at the East, and with
.vr on his return, but not in season for its
Hg- generally known in all the precincts
arrived in town on the evening before the
csion, and Immediately withdrew his name
4 tn e canvass.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

o. 1t will be seen from the items, of tele-
graphic news, that Gen. Taylor has recovered
somswhat from his severe attack at Erie, and
is now sojoul ming at Niagara Falls. He pass
ed through Buffalo without stopping, on &C
coun of the precarlous state OF his health
Arrangements had been made by the Buffalo
mans TO give him a hearty reception. He
will attend the State FAIR at Syracuse on the
18th, and then proceed on his journey east.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
COUNTY JUDGES.

The following is list of County Judges e.
lected on the Sd inst. as far as we have ascer-
tanned.
low8,-PARLEY EATON,
LaFayette,-JAs. KNowLToN, and not Mr.
RoBrsoN, as we last week reported.
Crawtord,-D. G. FENToN,
Sauk.--JAs. NJ. CLARK
Fond du Lac,-- ToMPKINs,
Walworth,-WM C. ALLEN,
Dodge,-Q. II. BARROW,
Sheboy gan.-WM. GoRsLrNE,
Waukesha, MARTIN FIELD.
Washingto n,-HoPEwELL COKE,
Green,-JoHn A. BINGHAM,
Rock,-JAMEs ARMsrRonG.
Grant,-C. K. LoRD,
Millwaukee,-H. n. WELLS,
Columbia.-H. MERRILL,
Racine.-A. G.. CHATFIELp,
Dane,-J. CATLIn.
Winnebago ,-JEDEDIAH BRowp.
Brown.-DAyID A6RY,
Jefferson.-W. t. BUTLER
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
SOUTHERN ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

At meeting of the Wings of the southern As
sembly district, held at the Court House in Min
eral Point Sept. Sth 1919, pursuant 20 previous
notice John B. Terry Esq. was called to the Chair
and S. F. Seabury chosen secretary. John Brack-
en- Esq having stated the object of the meeting to
be for the purpose of selecting delegate attend
the Wing State Convention at Madison on the It'll
inst Geo. w Bliss was by acclamation elect
ed such delegate
On notion committee of four, one from each
town in the southern Assembly District, was ap-
pointed to fix the time for holding convention
to nominate candidate for said district, for the
Assembly, as follows:
Mineral Point, RICHARD 5. VIVIAN Esq.
Linden. DAVID MoRRIsON
N1iffiin, E. d. VAUGHN
Waldwick, JAS. JAMES.
On motion, it was resolved, That the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the Wisconsin
Tribune
Meeting then adjourned.
j. B. TERRY, Chairman
s. F. SEABURY, Sec'y.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

{ F:om the following notice it will be seen
Jhat: the meeting of the friends of the cause
If Education, which convened at the Court
tlol:se In this town on the 29th ult.. was ad-
fur: led to Dodgeville, where is is expected
Professor RooT, the State Superintendent,
Sills again meet with the citizens of Iowa
equity on Saturday, the 22d inst, at eleven
4click. We trust that the causes which pro-
sued so light meeting in this place on the
s9';s nit, will not exist at Dodgeyille, and
E:hai mere VIII be general gathering of those
2: .he! uly 10 some proper system in our school
ssnalters, In that place on the 22d. Town Su-
faerlatendents, IN particular, are expected to
..5e i attendance, and it is hoped that manv :
4 aii face will be seen on that day, aiding in
she great cause of Education.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

LIGHTNING.-The house of JEo. RABLIN. at
Pigeon, was struck by lightning on Wednesday
morning last, tearing down large stone chimney
and breaking through the siding into a sleeping
apartment. The occupant of the ROOM so uncer-
enormously entered, fortunately absent, or
more serious consequence might have ensued-
Two young men in an adjoining room were Sc
verely shocked but recovered after few hours
Grant Co Herald
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Ey The second No. of the 4th Vol. of the
Northwestern Educator is on our table 1t
IS published at Racine, Wisconsin, by JAMES
L ENos; terms 81 per annum in advance
The friends of Education will see the propri-
ETY. of giving the Educator liberal support.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

TELEGRAPH OFFICE LrBRARIEs.-On the
recommendation Of the superintendent d.
Red, Esq. the directors ofthe various lines of
Telegraph from Philadelphia to Louisville,
have voted to supply their various offices with
libraries OF scientific works, chiefly electric
and chemical, for operators A good move.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

The School Law, with explanatory notes by
Mr.. Root the State superintendent of schools. has
been received by Mr. Seabury, Clerk of the Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors, and copies of it are now
ready for distribution to School officers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

y" Several severe frosts, during the past
week, have changed the appearance of the
vegetable kingdom very materially about these
diggings.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

GEN. DODGE OF W1sCoNsIN.-The Chicago
Democrat of the 18th inst. has the following
information:
g We regret to learn that Gen. Henry Dodge
Senator from Wisconsin, is at the point of
death at Washington, whence he has not been
able to return since the last session of Con-
gress. His son Augustus, Senator from To-
wa, passed through this city Monday morn
ing, on his way to him.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

~ Rev. Calvin Fairbank has been par
doned out ofthe Kentucky penitentiary after
four years confinement, for abducting slaves.
in connection with Della A. Webster. His
father, Chester Fairbanks, OfGenesee. Y. Y.
died at Frankfort, Ky, of cholera, brought on
by exertions for the release Of his son.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
COODNEWs & NEW GOODS
SER /? Y 1NTD

FERROM the Subscriber about four weeks since,
0 a bTinde cow, with white face, and one
horn turning down little, about SIX years old
She had with her a calf little lighter color than
herself and about three months old.
Any person giving information to the sub
scriber where said Cow and Calf can be found
shall be literally rewarded.
EDWARD LLOYD.
Mineral Point Sept. Sd 1919 3w 1oa
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

HoLDEN's Dollar Magazine for Sept. has
come to hand. This is surely the cheapest
monthly with which we are acquainted. Ger
tainly Holden must possess faculty unknown
TO most publishers, if he can afford so much
matter for so little money.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

II A large panther, measuring some nine feet
in length, is now prowling about the woods in the
Hurricane. He was discovered on Sunday last
= up a tree" by Mr.. Eliphalet Keene, who being
unarmed, was unable to bring him down-the var
mint soon made a desperate leap and off for
safer quarters.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

q MaJ. George P. Thompson has ricei-
we'd the appointment of Post Master at Pine
Bluff, in this county, Hugh Campbell reno
ved.-Mad Dem.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Engine sue, the French novelist, has had
his house searched at Paris, by government
officers, suspected of participating in a projec-
ted revolution.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

DEATH OF DAN HENRIE-This gentleman who
was taken prisoner with Cassus NJ. Clay, with
the particulars of whose escape from the Mexcans
the public are acquainted, died few days ago in
the st. Louis Hospital.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

II LOUIS MAYNARD was instantly killed by
maniac named Theopilus La Chapelle, at Pra
RE du Chen, on the 4th inst.
II JAMES NJ. CLARK, Cdem.) is elected Judge
in Sank County.
VERMONT Decentralization, Wing has
been elected to Congress in the district heretofore
represented by Mr.. Marsh.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 7.
An alarming fire occurred yesterday morning.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
IL Patrick Collins late defaulting Collector
of the port of Cincinnati, died on the goth August
NIAGARA FALLS Sept. 3.
The President is a little better. He has
just been across the Suspension Bridge.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

RoME.-The latest inteiligece from Rome
is to the 30th ult., at which time nothing final
had been decided on, and things remained in
exactly the same state, so far as the Papal
government is concerned,as they were on the
day when Gen. Oudinot entered Rome.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Rev. Dr. BAscoM-The Southern Christian
Advocate says that this distinguished clergyman
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, is reco-
vering from an attack of cholera which lasted
twenty-one days, and during which, he was twice
supposed to be beyond recovery.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Posi- OFFIcEs.-A post Office has been estab
lished at or near Wingville, called Mount Fort"
and Jacob Benner appointed Post Master.
One at Peterborough" (Mc Kennels NIills)
and John II Barnet appointed Post Master.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

IL The Tiger" the new steamer recently
built at Sank Prairie is now making regular trips
between Galena and the several ports on the Wis
consin River.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

MORE y ICE THAN VISA thief who
broke out Of Jail the other day, being captured
told the sheriff that he might have escaped but
he had Conscientious scruples about travelling
on Sunday.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

O. It is estimated that three thousand
tourists have visited the White Mountains IN
New Hampshire the present season.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Rev. J ohm Macarthur, D. d. Professor of Greek
literature in Miami University, Ohio, died at Indi-
annapolis on the 9TH inst
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
STIFF COMPLAINT IN HORSES

MEssRs EDIroRS:-The following is a cure
tor the disease In horses called the stiff COM
plant: Take OF the bark OF wild cherry au.I
swamp dog wood, boil them together unr,l
they shall form stIong decoction:to one pilst
Of TINS, add one table spoonful of salt petre. -
Dfench the horse-keep him up from the
night air and exposure to rains. Give Gol:t
mashes for food, aud in a few DAYS eXpect l.
cure. Repeat the drench several times. als,
take little blood from the horse.
hannibal, Mo, Aug. 1912.
ID. DAWSON. /
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

% The steamer Empire State. which a
fortnight since was run hard ashore in Lake
Michigau.is again afoat. She was lowed Ev
tine Empire in.o Harborat Detroit on the goth
INST.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Itappe5rs from the St. Louis New Era that Gen
eral Shields and Judge Breese have not settled theI
former difficulty, as was recently reported.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

INDIANA CONSTITUTION MAKING.-The vote
for or against Convention to amend the Con-
stitution in Indiana, resulted as follows
For Convention 74,I01
Against 81 49,463
Maj. for Convention 24,638
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Those exercises which engage both body
and mind are the most conducive to health.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

Some rascally scamp cut down a mile
'or I 70 of the Telegraph poles near the Bne
kMoinds, last week.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14

q The Agricultural articles or our first
page arc copied from the Prairie Farmer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
NEW VOLUME or THE
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As an evidence of the estimation in which this
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ings executed on the most reasonable terms at the
Scientific American Office.
AN ORDINANCE passed on the 18th day Of
August 4. d. 1919, by the trustees OF the village
of Mineral Point
It is hereby ordained and enacted,-lhat the
streets which are laid ont in the Burial Ground,
shall be vacated from the date OF thIs ordnance
Namely second street shall, and Is vacated, rom
the extreme east corner OF lot thirty one 5 IN
ming west 10 the extreme west corner OF lot thlr-
ty seven 1877 and that Union street be also vaea-
ted running from the extreme north corner OF lot
thirtY-sx 1867 TO the extreme south corner OF ioF
forty-five r45l together with all Alleys or back
streets which may be appertalnlng to sad streets.
These Lots and Streets are IN Irving addIuoh
TO the town of Mineral Point.
L. G. RIEDAL, President.
Sept y 1s49. so 3w
sDRANDY-A first rate article of French cog
10 mae for sale by THEO EOICLF
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-09-14
EDUCATIONAL MEETING

ltwlll be seen that not one third of the vote of
county was polled.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-02-09

.absurdiy.-Anything advanced by Our
opponents, contrary TO our own practice, or
above our comprehension-and, therefore, a
term very literally used, because it is appli-
ed in exact proportion TO our W ignorance.
4iderman.-A ven,ri- potential citizen, into
whose mediterranean mouth good things are
perpetually flowing, although none come out.
His shoulders, like some Of the civic streets,
are =" widened at the expense of the corpora
iion."
.4mbiguity.-A quality deemed essentially
necessary 10 the clear understanding of diplo.
matte writings, acts Of Congress, and law
proceedings.
.anger.-Punishing ourselves for the fault,
Of another, or committing an additional error
If we are incensed at our own mistakes. II
either case, wrath may aggravate, but wal
never known 70 diminish our annoyance.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-02-09

.9ntiquary.-Too often a collector of valua.
bles that are-worlh nothing, and a recollec-
tor Of all that Time has been glad to for.
get.
.7ppetiie.-A relish bestowed upon the
poorer classes, that they may like what they
eat, while it is seldom enjoyed by the rich,
because they may eat what they like.
.4rgument.-Wiih fools, passion, %vocifera.
ton, or violence; with ministers, a majority
with kings, the sword with fanatics, denun'
citation; with men OF sense, a sound reason.
.7oarice.-The mistake of the old, who
begin multiplying their attachment to the
earth, just as they are going to run away
from it..
Bait.-One animal impaled upon a hook,
in order to torture a second, for the amuse-
ment of a third.
Birth, L0w.-An Indictment TO high deeds,
and the attainment Of lofty station. Many OF
our greatest men have sprung from The hum
blest origin, as the lark, whose nest is on
the ground, scars the nearest to heaven.
Care.-The tax paid by the higher classes
for their privileges and possessions. Often
amounting to the full value Of the property
upon which it is levied, care may be termed
the poor-raie Of the rich.
CeleJicy.-A vow by which the priest
hood, in some countries, swear to content
themselves with the wives of their people.
Chariy.-Tho only thing that we can give
away without losing it.