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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
CHOLERA-BRAN AS A PRE-
yENTIVE.

The attention of our readers is invited to
the following article from DIR. Mussey upon
the danger of using brandy to prevent chole-
"a. The facts set forth in this short article
we think entitled to more weight than the ad-
vice of all the rum-loving NJ. DIS in Wiscon-
sin, or those who profess much experience
In cholera SIN the South We regret to
learn that many in this place are making a
free use of brandy as preventive against
cholera, and we are doubly grieved that some
of them in so doing, are acting in accordance
with advice of Physicians. Now, we do not
profess to know better than an NJ. D., as to
what will cure, or what will prevent cholera,
but the facts set forth below, in addition to
what we have been able to learn from obser-
walton are sufficient to satisfy US that brandy
is rather producer than preUenltiue of Chol-
era.
We have before noticed that the greatest
mortality has hitherto been upon the river
boats, among a class noted for excessive
drinking.
DANGEROUS USE OF BRANDY to guard against
Cholera.-During discussion on cholera at
a late session of the s'Ohio State Medical
Convention" DR.. Mussey made the following
remarks in reference to the use of brandy as
a Prerentire.
"Upon boats in the river the increase of
brandy drinking, consequent upon the APP
Proach OF the cholera, has been frightful, and
the mortality on board those vessels has been
terrible and unprecedented. One boat lost
forty-three, another forty-seven, and a third
fifty-nine of its passengers and crew. Spir-
Its is not preventive in any case. To the
temperate, 1t is active exciting cause. To
the drlnker, 1t is not advisable to drop off the
use suddenly; but the quantity should be di-
mInlShed rather than increased.
I'm Albany, in 1882, the cholera was very
severe and fatal. Of $50 cases, all but 16
terminated fatally. OF these 40 were in
temperate. SIS free drinkers, I3I moderate, 5
strictly temperate-but all but one immoder-
ate eaters, two members of the temperance
societies, and one idiot. In that city. which
had a population of 1000 inhabitants. 6. 900
were members of the temperance societies. of
whom only two died. With these facts in
view who can doubt of the danger OF spirit
drinking 20
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

+ Ihe citizens of Milwaukee in preparing to
.sscoflmence the construction of the first link of
la Railroad from Lake Michigan to the Mis-
:sisaipri, give token that they are now fully
tawnketo the importance of an improvement
gin sireslmIng over which they have lost much
}sprecloas time, while all the interests of their
Ecits were loudly demanding of them earnest
cams immediate action. And now that they
Shase begun to work upon the project, men of
experience, and property, mo-
f.svir,g ehergetcaly in the land, we trust they
.wi.i persevere, until the connection they de-
ESslrf shat be completely established. Every
l.citssen Of Wisconsin will rejoice at such
Contamination, for all will feel pride in the
issufcess of an enterprise designed and fitted to
::seGAre the rapid advancement of the chief
;co lameTcial emporium of the State. In this
.seGtioI, certainly no jealousy will be felt at
fanf' effort having for its object her aggran-
Whatever internal improvements
ii:gha may undertake viii interest the people OF
the. Injector, and their completion viii! result
;Nn greet and permanent benefit to all the in
i8anff ceuhtry through or near which they may
pass.
4 IN wishing well to Milwaukee, the inhab-
jltarts afthe Rock River Valley are actuated,
lhos-ever. by no selfish motive. The full de-
i,velopu'ent of the natural advantages of the
:reglonjn which they dwell, does by no man.
f4I6s Ol 4liSdIS upon event u Tue
:entarptise concerning which we nave been
speaking. Milwaukee may or may not COM
plese her projected road. If she would en-
3.surs continuance and an increase of her pros
peflty. she must proceed with the work she
':has begun. Nothing is more certain than
1hae It's abandonment would seal her fate, while
Sits aardy prosecution will surely delay most
1.ma3erially her progress to wealth and great
mess. For us other means of access to the
< fos4 II sh 10
%;coqrse I'd the dwellcrs in the city of cream
%cof bred brick We can and will be enabled
Ito End markets for our produce, whether we
shall te connected by Rail and plank roads
I: viii theLake ports of our State or not.-Rock
t COZ BGdger.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
PROGRESS OF IMPROVEMENT.

We learn with pleasure from Col. Hotch-
kiss & Powers, agents of Prof. Morse, that
they are bound to succeed in connecting the
great Lakes, via. Milwaukee, Madison, Min
eral Point, to Galena, with the Mississippi
and Southern country, during the present
season, by line of Telegraph; thereby join
ing the hands Of the North, West, and South
in another band of patriotic fellowship, and
putting interior Wisconsin $50 recently a will
derness) in instantaneous communication with
all the principal towns and cities of our vast
Republic. This is just what we need, and
must have to keep up with the age; and we
rejoice at the prospect of its speedy accom-
plishment, feeling confident that it has fallen
into good and energetic hands that viii do it
up with credit to themselves, and to the sat-
isfaction of the public. Success to them and
their important enterprise.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
OLD APPLES S

The Worchester Spy gives an account of
an apple more than SO years old. 1t has been
presented to the American Antiquarian So
ciety by Col. Jacques. who received it from
young lady. birth day gift, in 1892 There
is, also in the family of the late Mr. Norris
Dobs, at Northampton, n. H., an apple that
grew in 1915, which is still in coed state of
preservation. An interesting child near the
hour of its death, craved the then fresh ap-
pie, and after attempting to bite it. it was
thrown aside. We have recently seen il, and
the marks of the teeth are still visible. II is
a little remarkable that it bIossomed under
British government, was grown when our In
dependence was declared, and was gathered
as one of the first fruits Of American indie
peudence. 1t is preserved as an interesting
family relic.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

IL. The Cadets Of Temperance" Just as
the twig is bent, the trees inclined.''
I3. Wonsan-But for her cooperation, the
Independence we celebrate had never been
achieved. So the IS Sons'' may labor. but If
the Daughters are not co-workers. they Ia.
Dor in vain.
After the reading of the regular toasts.
number of volunteer toasts were offered. of
which we have procured the following:
BY Rev. Mr.. Newcomb--The Ladies'
Without them, man is not half of himself
The President Of the day having been called
upon, made few remarks, calculated to show
mat, as the Declaration of Independence was
made TO elevate the political condition of ma,
Tor his own sake-a work founded mon the
new and startling idea that all men were borr
Tree and equal--so the Sons of Temperance
seek to elevate the moral condition of man.
LOT the same reason, and concluded with the
following sentiment:
MAN, For the sake of humanity.
by Mr.. John Bracken, Marshall of the Dav
The Sons and Cadets from PlafterfMe and
Disqualification patriotism in turning out
tins day, proves that their hearts are in the
right place.
BY DIR. John II. VIVIAN Oar absent friends
Though not present with us to-day, we
know their hearts are in the right place.
BY hlr. Thomas Allen--THe Ladfes--Tbs
sun, moon, and stars and all the planets they
enlighten our path through the wilderness Of
life.
BY the company-Otsr Host and Hostess
May their efforts to please always be as sue
cesstul as they have been this day.
Ihe utmost harmony and good feeling pre-
vailed throughout the celebration, and nothing
occurred 10 mar its pleasure. The company
separated at an early hour, with much good
feeling, and with one general sentiment that
1t was good to have been together.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
FROM CALIFORNIA.
New Y DIRK, June 26.

NEW YORK, June 26.
Letters to the New York Courier, dated
San Jose, April 30th, say that over 1000 Mex
leans had left Lower California for the Mines
Most of the towns on the Gulf shore are de-
serted. Americans who desire to move on
the ella river, are prevented by disparity of
numbers and fear of the Mexicans. $4,000
stand of English muskets have been sent to
the mouth of the ella from Mazatlan. Ru-
mors prevail. that the Mexican Government
intends to take action against our Commits
sioners IN relation to the boundary, and that
it claims the whole of the rich mines on the
ella and its tributaries.
Brig Ida arrived this morning from Kings
ton. Jamaica, which port she left on the 18th
inst. She has on board several passengers
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
From the Galena Advertiser.
MORTALITY OF CITIES.
ST. LOUIS, June 25.

ST.. LOUIS, June 25.
Reported for Saturday, 125 interments, 90
from cholera. Sunday, I39 interments, 1O9
from cholera. Interments for the past week
757 from cholera COL
CINCINNATI, June 25-7 p. NJ.
Eighty-four interments from cholera, thirty
six from other diseases, for the last 24 hours,
ending at noon to-day.
There has been considerable rain here, but
the atmosphere is very oppressive.
NEW Y oRK, June 25-7 p. NJ.
Forty-seven new cases of cholera, and 8
deaths have been reported for the last twenty
four hours.
PHILADELPHIA. June 25-7 p. NJ.
The Coroner has held ten inquests over
bodies since Friday last, of which died
from heat and two by drowning. Twenty
cases of cholera and deaths have been re-
ported for the last "a hours.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The REPuBLIc.-Wew would invite the atten-
ton of our readers to the prospectus of this
paper, which will be found in our columns to-
day. The publication of the Republican has
already been commenced, and is noticed in
the highest terms of commentator by all who
have read it. Persons wishing for paper
from the Capitol of the Union, will find the
Republic an able advocate of the Wing party,
that will present an array of enterprise and tai
ent seldom met with in the columns of pub
lie journal. We would earnestly recommend
the Republic TO the patronage of all who
wish for correct information in relation to the
affairs of this great nation, as we'll as the la
test news from the seat of Government.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The QUAKER CITY.-The new Volume of
this paper commenced on the 30th of June.
SO far as the Literary character Of the Qua
ker City is concerned, we have no objections
to 1t; but we cannot but despise the man
who claims to publish Literary sheet, de-
claring that it sis not political paper,'' and
at the same time condesends to write and
publish the most low, vulgar and abusive ar
ticles against the President and his Cabinet
such articles as an honorable political oppo-
nent would scorn to publish.
We copy the following from that paper re-
specting the new Volume:
Gin the first paper of the new volume we
will publish, two or three chapters of new
work, whose title may give some idea of the
character of the story:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The CELEBRATIoN-We have neither time
nor space this week to comment upon the
celebration in this place OF the 4th SufFise ii to
say the day was fine--the Grafton splendid-the
dinner first rate-the music cheering and over
one thousand in attendance. A goodly number
OF Sons from Dodgevile were present, and the
Platteville Sons and Cadets turned out en- z,asse
May this vast family of Sons ever form one uni
ted household, whose only strife shall be an emu
lation TO excel in the cause of social and moral
improvement.
Ihem's our sentiment
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

from California, who bring 5000 in gold
SOME Jumps weighing seven pounds.
Seventy-three cases of cholera and thirty
eight deaths reported to-day.
LOUISVILLE, June 27-7 P. NJ.
Deaths from cholera comparatively few to-
day in the infected district City generally
very healthy.
ST. LOUIS, June %.
Monday, 127 interments, 80 from cholera.
CINCINNATI, June26-7 p. NJ.
Fifty-nine cholera interments; 80 of other
diseases, reported at noon to-day.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
LETTER OF THE HON. ISAAC P.
WALKER

A letter from Senator Walker appeared in.
the last number Of the Wsukesha Democrat,
in answer to one written by the editor of that
paper, informing Mr.. Walker that within a
short time he had received several communi-
cations from Democrats, reviewing his course
on the slavery question as taken In cOnnec-
ton with the proposed amendment to the gem
eraI appropriation bill, and further stating that
he would withheld the communications from
the public, if he (Walker) intended to make
public statement in explanation of his con-
duet. The following is the reply.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

AccIDrNT.-On Saturday evening last, a
child of Mr.. d. Feathers, about three years
of age, was accidentally precipitated from a
window of the second story of Mr.. F's store,
to the sidewalk below. Medical aid was i'm
mediately procured, and the little sufferer
soon restored to consciousness. We are glad
to learn that no serious injury resulted from
the accident, and that the child is now well,
as before the occurrence.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

quest 70 make, that you should delay their
further. | am indifferent alike to
;thes falRe.lood or malice of envious hireling
assailantss and calumnators. Nor do l re-
:qusst that you should withhold this letter
from tIae public, if you have any desire to
publish it, and should publish the commune
.caeons to which you allude.
{ \ our Friend and ob't serv't,
/. P. WALKER.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
ANOTHER FIRE IN ST. Louis.

We learn hcm the Galena Gazette, that a
fire broke out in ST. Louis on Friday evening
last, which consumed the large wholesale
drug store of Bacon & Hide, and at the latest
dates the fire was spreading rapidly from the
corner of Main st. and Washington avenue
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
COMMERCIAL.

ST. LOUIS, June 81.
But little business transacted to-day, prices
for wheat were from SO for inferior to IS for
choice.
Lead, $4,O5.
Flour, good country brands $500, choice
$500.
Corn, 81 to 50.
Oats, 81 without sacks.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
SONS OF TEMPERANCE

The officers of Mineral Point Division for
the present quarter, are,
E. 5. Sprague w. P, J. B. Terry W. A.,
J. b. CLANCY r. s., M. NJ. Strong A. r.. S.,
Rich'd Thomas F. s., ]. McNair r.,
DanIel oqng T., Sam'l Jenkins A. c.,
mos. Prlsk /. y, Benz. Blewitt o. S.
The officers of Fountain Division for the
present quarter, are,
n. Lloyd W. T., Geo. ID. WILDER W. A.,
II, ~; Fuiford X =, O. c. Torson A. r, S.,
w. NJ. homas #. S., Joseph Wilde r..
c. l.. Mitchell c., Eli Sperrv A. C.,
VIM. Baker |. s., Dan. b. 1'illey O.S.
9Ea&Ge@G@g0g6GIJ ga5Ies
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

LIME FOR THE STEETs.-We believe the
CITY Council has appropriated for but SO bar
reis OF lime for the streets, up 10 the present
time. This IS rather Homeopathic for Chole-
"a times. we trust more adequate supply
will be granted Immediately .-Du5uque Ifi6.
Do. in Mineral Point.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

THE CREvAssE.-The New Orleans Bulle-
tin of the 18th, says that the water was then
slowly receding, and it was supposed that
the crevasse would be entirely stopped during
that week.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
WASHINGTON CITY:
The U7hife House and the Con;Yo1

The U7hite House and the Capitol.
This story will be worth the perusal of ev-
cry man and woman in the United States.
1t will be completed in four numbers of the
paper. AS it is already written, no delay In
the publication will take place. Also,
A NEW ROMANCE OF THE REYO-
LUTON,
The title of which will be made known in
due time. This work touches upon matters
hitherto unrevealed, and occupies an untrod-
den field of American history''
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
Sc [ eStlInatedl

Such a population brings US TO matter-of-
fact period in the history OF the state IL Is
large enough to make settlements nearer
than a davis ride--to make frame work Tor
townships-and it is related by credible wit
nesses that villages and even cities have made
fair start.
With population, has arrived a necessity
for internal improvements. There is point
IN the growth of new state where population
recoils from its multiplication. That point is
reached. when from lack of facilities to reach
markets, the price of industry falls below re-
nnneration. Although two bushels of grain
can be raised in the interior as cheap as one on
the lake shore. still as long 1t costs one
bushe to get the other to market, agrlcuitur-
lists in the shack counties" cannot be SAID to
enjoy an equal chance with those nearer the
lakes. Internal Improvements Will deliver
the two bushels at trifllng cost for each, and
thus, owing to the greater fertility and less
cost of clearing lands, give the interior agri-
cuturst better profit in the same market,
than the lake shore farmer will receive, there
by reversing the present order of things
When such things shall have been completed,
the only further check to population Will be
the subsistence point-when the supply OF pro-
visions is insufficient for the Inhabitants: a
very remote contingency, truly!
The great leading improvement now nee
essary to perpetuate the tide of population for
a long series of years, and pour flood of
wealth into the lap of industry. are, the con-
struction of railroad across the state from
Milwaukee westward the completion of the
Fox and Wisconsin river improvement, plank
roads from the several villages on the lake &c
the interior; a good road from the falls af St
Croix, or some point below it, to La Pointf
or Fond du Lal, and general system of i'm
proving roads both east and west. No state
can long be healthy and prosperous, while its
arteries and channels of business are obstruct-
ed. Keep them open and all will be well.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY.

LOUISVILLE, June 25.
The store of Hildeburn & Watson was rob-
bed yesterday noon of over 200 gold and sill
yer watches, and 100 gold chains, diamonds
and other valuable jewelry, valued at $4,000.
The robbers have not been arrested.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

Three cases of Cholera have occurred
in this place during the past week-one of
which proved fatal.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

"a Geo. W. Larkin has been appointed
Z. S. District Attorney for Wisconsin, vice
A. Hyatt Smith, removed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The last news from Ireland announces the
death of the celebrated Maria Edgeworth, tho
novelist She died after few hours illness,
on the ? lst of May, at Edgeworthton, county
of Longford, Ireland, in the SD year of her
age.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

California Enigranfs Refwning.-A tele-
graphic dispatch to the Courier, dated ST. Lou
is, June 18, says:
I'VE learn from Fort ChiIds, that 1000
California emlgrants are returning. There is
a great deal of distress among the emigrants
uPon the Plains. By an arrival from Fort
kearney, we have received intelligence TO the
9th May. There Is much sickness among
the California emigrants. There continues
to be great deale of quarrelIing IN the COM
panIes, many of whom are breaking up, and
their members returning. Mai. Sanderson
had left Fort kearney for Bear River, where
a new fort Is to be established. Two thou
sand six hundred wagons had passed Fort
Kearney up to the 9th May, besides mule
companies One company had lost 80 oxen
by a stampede.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

" Gov. DEWEY arrived in town on We'd
nesday evening, on his way to his residence
in Grant county.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

WHAT'S IN A NAME.-ABsALoM DEATH has
been appointed Steward of the Commercial Hos
pital in Cincinnati
The Gazette says Mr.. Death is a very efficient
man for the place.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06
Fron, the Wisconsin Argus.
PROGRESSIVE GROWTH OF
WISCONSIN,

Tie Taterrarl improvements sio1o necessary TO
,,.o,, n,oIafe fts interior trade.-No state was
ever settled with as much rapidity as Wiscon-
sin. The school biographies describing the
interior of the territory as large marsh, and
only explored By few hunters and trapPers,
are still in use. The horrid ''swamps" turn
ont to be beautiful prairies and openings, dot
ted with occasional lakes with bold shores,
and white flint bottoms-a feature OF our land
scape in which Omnipotent power seems to
have exerted its utmost to beautfy and adorn.
The enigma of ten years since Is soived-the
mystery of ne1oness has been dlssiPated-as
viii appear from an Inspection OF the 1oilow-
mo census returns and estimates of popuia-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

- The Cholera is still raging in St. Louis.
The Uuion thinks that one-third of the popu-
lasion have died or left the city.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

The Steamer War Eagle arrived last even
ing from Galena with 10000 pigs of lead
This is the largest cargo of the season from
that quarter.-& Louis Rep.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

Col. Jack Hays, who distinguished him
self In the Mexican war, died few days since
of cholera, at San Antonio, Texas.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

- Rev A. G. BARRY has kindly consen-
ted to furnish for publication, d copy of the
Grafton delivered in this place on the 18th.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

FATHER MATHEW arrived in New York
on the 26th ult.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-06

Alasl alas! what we poor Locofocos COM
ing 10 7-Democrat.
Coming to judgment, and if you have your de
serts, the way of the transgressor will be hardD
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would pay in advance and the credit SYSTEM, by
which every good subscriber is made to pay fifty
cents for some delinquent is neither just nor hon
est. At the end of the present volume we shall
make out subscription list, and NO name
will be entered unless accompanied by the pay
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mencement of the year. Bat let 1t be borne IN mind,
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