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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
BLESSINGS FOR AL.

81 reckon it says Miss Martineau 10 her
new work, Household Economy "A great
natural blessing, that the main events of hu-
man life are common to all, and that it IS out
of the power of man to spoil the privilege and
pleasure Of them. Birth, love and death, are
beyond the reach of mans Perverseness--
They come differently the wise and foolish,
the wicked and the pure. but they come alike
to the rich and and poor. The Infnnt finds
as warm a bosom in which to nestle in the
cottage IN the mansion. The bride and
bridegroom know the bliss of being all the
world to each other, as well in their Sunday
walks in the fields, as in the park OF the royal
castle. And. when the rnourners stand with
in the enclosure where rich and poor lie down
tooether.' death is the same sad and sweet
mystery TO all the children of mortality
whether they be elsewhere the lowly or tlt
nroud"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
JEFFERSON'S HOUSE, DEATH,
CRAVE. &C.

On the summit that commands this en-
chanting view, the mansion was built by JEFF
ferson when he had wealth to lavish, on his
cultivated tastes The house was one hun
dred feet long, and of peculiar form and pro-
portion. You enter wide aud lofty hall,
that was once adorned with works of art
which he had selected with a masters skill,
in the high PAGES Of the earth; then you pass
on TO the spacious dining room, with polished
inlaid floor then to bis library, and study,
and parlor Ascend this flight Of stairs, not
wide enough for more than one to ascend at
time and You will find the chamber where
he died, on the 4th of July, 1926. The bed
was in recess, the end of which contained
two cross pieces and on this were thrown the
mattress on which he laid himself TO die. 1t
was the gloomiest place-the dead room
that | was ever in; there was the strangest
gatherings of thoughts, crowded upon each
other, and each claiming to be the true emo
ton of the hour and spot. thought of lib
erty and revoution--of philosophy, and CT
regiou and lnfdelty, and death hereafter,-
Of the soul OF mighty man struggling with
the fetters, and rushing away with them into
the darkness of an untried future, to the pres
ence of the Infinite, in whom the wisdom of
man aud angels is but drop that falls into
the ocean-before whom the soul of the un-
holy sIrinks away, aud finds the rags Of hu
man glory and the fig leaves Of philosophy
TO be no covering when the eye Of the Holy
Ote searches the spirit. Such thoughts as
these pressed upon me as | stood in the cham
Der whence the soul of Jefferson had fed to
Judgment
The mansion now owned by Capt. Levy,
is falling into decay; it was sold, and ali his
furniture, jefferson having died insolvent; and
almost the only relic left ola man whose name
is identified with his country's history, as a
patriot and distinguished President, is bust
of Votaire, " hich stands here tutelar d.
vinity of this deserted, dapidated house.
As YOU ascend the mountain, you pass an
enclosure. without n gate, that contains the
grave of jefferson, and more neglected,
wretched burial place, you VIII seek IN vain.
IfCampbeli's last man had been buried here,
he could not have been less cared for.
The wife of jeff rson, torn from him by
death, ten years after their early marriage
lies here.
A granite oblisk, battered much by pill
grims, but without name or epitaph IS doubt
less the monument of Jefferson. Itwas here
placed by his executors, and the panel on
which was to be inscribed the epItaph be wrote
for himself. has never been inserted IN the
stone. was told it was lying, with the L
ron gates destined for the enclosure. on the
banks of the river where landed and that 40
man has troubled himself to see that they
reached their destination.-N Z. Observer.
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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

Dan continued the operation of latherino
until there was scarce anything uncovered
except tae. forehead and eyes; and it was
pretty certain thai the soap and water was
undermining the very foundations of the En-
glishman's enormous standing collar, when
suddenly he required clean towel, and step
ped out to procure one. The Englishman
waited awaile: but no clean towel appeared.
His neck was beginning to feel quite uncom-
Portable, and the liquid, devoid of anything
In the shape OF froth, was slowly trickling
down his back and shoulders, when all at
once the idea flashed across his mind that
he was sold.
''The id Yankee - was his first in
stlnctlve exclamation; then, catching his hat,
ne just caught glimse of Dams skirts as he
turned into Maln-street, and was out OF sight
The discomfitted Englishman turned back
ana began swearing about the cursed Yankee.
After taking two or three turns, he stopped,
thought moment, and then burst into loud
roar.
''Here, landlord, does that fellow board
here -
''He does.'s answered the grinning host
Swell, give him that tobacco box, and tell
him, if he ever comes to Montreal, want
him to call and see me, and | will entertain
him like PRINCE
Here the bell rang for the beat.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
3D09GeQ.
OH. COME, COME AWAY.

Oh. come, come away, from haunts Of dissipation!
let Youth beware-escape the snare!
On, come, come away!
Oh. come where friends both kind and true,
viii all your social joys renew
Let warm hearts welcome you
Oh, come, come away
From wine and strong drink, and all inc briation-
When these you leave, you'll find reprie We;
Oh. come, come away!
Come join the social Temperance band,
And take bold, decided stand
From Runs chains free the land!
Oh, come, come away
oa. comet old and youngl accept the invitations
Come, speud your days in VISIONS ways :
Oh, come, come away
In sweetest notes Of sympathy,
Wen sing in tuneful harmony
Or hope, JOY, liberty
oh, come, come away
Tie bright temp rance star, on which the world
is gazing,
With steady light viii guide US right
Oh, come, come away!
Come, and with heartfelt prayer address
Kind heaven this noble cause to bless,
And crown us with success
Oh, come, come away
Oh, come We whose names are pledged for pure
cold water,
From year to year still persevere-
OH, come come away
While purllng brooks and ripping rills
Flow down our mountains and our hills,
Wei not touch that which kills
Oh. come, come away
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
FACTS IN PHYSIOLOGY.

Elephants live for two. three, and even
four hundred years. A healthy full grown
elephant consumes thirty pounds Of grain per
day. Bats in India are called flying foxes,
and measures six feet from tip. Sheep, in
wild pastures. practice seIf-defence by an array
in which rams stand foremost. in concert with
ewes and lambs, in the centre of hollow
square. Three Hudsou's Bay dogs draw a
sedge load with 800 lbs, fifteen miles day.
One pair of pigs will Increase in six years 10
1920, taking the increase at fourteen times
per annum. A pair Of sheep, 10 the same
time, would be but CT. A single female
house-hv produces in one season 90 O80, $50
eggs. The flea, grashopper, and locust jump
900 times their own length, equal to qulr
ter of mile for man.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13


We are much gratiied to find in the third
no. Of the Washington REPUBIIC, an excel
lent article or this subject, reviewing the pol
10y If the Loco Foco Administration, and in
sisting on the duty Of Congress to provide
literally for the inland seas and streams. We
c2py:
The doctrine Of common sense and of the
Constitution on this subject IS well expressed
irl the resolution that was passed by Wing
House Of Representatives on the 2lst day of
December, 1917. This resolution is in the
following words:
.'Resolged, That tie General Government
has the power TO construct such harboTs and
improve such rivers as may be necessary for
facilitating commerce, and also for ailording
additional means for the defence of the coun-
try"
The sentiment Of this resolution we hold
TO be sound WHG policy. It was adopted by
vote of 1873 Ia the Affirmative. to 81 N the
negative-a majority Of 81 votes IN House
fresh from the people, and the Constitutional
exponents Of their opinions. This majority
in the language Of the UN1os. represented
"a flock of furnishing wolves cianoring for
spells and plumber"
The power of the General Government over
this description Of internal improvements has
been exercised by every Administration, and
was for the first time absolutely denied by Mr..
PoLK. The doctrines of Mr.. Polk on this
subject became the doctrines of the Locofoco
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
ADAMS WILL.

In about 1884, at time when the kings o T
Spain and Portugal were making extensive
discoveries 10 America, they raised great
hue and cry against the French who was fit
ting out exploring expedition upon the ST.
Lawrence, for what they termed informed
ling.
''What says the king OF the France. who
was Informed Of their Pretensions: They
coolly divided cut all America between them
selves without permitting me to share as a
brother! should like to see the clause in
Adams will which bequeathed to them alone
this vast heritagei
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
Usefulness OF BIRDS.

rev persons appear to be aware OF the
immense number ofinsects DESTROYED by birds
Different kinds OF birds prey on different kinds
OF insects or take the same kind of insects in
different stages. Thus swallows, martins, &c.
take their food III the air, and catch insects
while ~ the perfect or winged state. They
hover much near water, and devour miriads
OF those insects which live in that element in
their first stages. The common apple tree
caterpillar is eaten by few birds, but to the
cuckoo it seems to be natural food. One O.
these birds in short time will destroy nest
of these injurious pests. They tear open the
web with their bills, and besides go~ging
their craWs with the worms, will XIII many
which they cannot swallow. Robins take
their food from the ground taking such
worms as attack grain, grass aud garden veg
etables. They also eat angle worms and
beetles.
Many birds may be induced to take up their
abode near the habittion of men. They
seem to have an instructive idea that man is
Tor ought to be) their protector. Ifthey find
themselves unmolested, they evidently enjoy
a close proximity to the ''lords of creation"
and they evnce their happiness by the spor-
tive actions and sprighty song.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

no dangts or Hardship moved them, neither
counted they theirsiIves dear unto themselves
They toilcd and .suffered-were struck down
with the toms .a@ks they lived the life of beggars
and died thesleata es3 Tnartyrs-were covered with
burning BARI. and s..salded with boiling water. and
SCARED with hot irst until the gentle Lallemand
cried out anrsJ his t;stures We are made a spec
tacle unto thE worle,, and to angels and to men =
but with the .eal ot=anclent Martyrdom, the Jesu-
its pressed from he stronghold of Quebec, fill
ing the ranksof the 5ead as after another fell,
advancing to- the re.ltote boundaries of the Lake
shores, the Csoss ans the lilies of the Bourbons."
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

a.PposcprR,xG PRoscRrPrIox MIR. Lew
< the new Collector in Philadelphia, when
he took nossession of the Office. found not a
Uhfg IN it, Out OF about 200 he has re-
moved 90, and filed theiT places with poor.
honest. competent. hard working Wigs
The Locofoco leaders. these that would not
tolerate a single Wing in the Custom House,
have raised a great hue and CRY at the ''pro-
scription'' Of Mr. Lewis. When he has re-
moved about $50 more, and filed their places
with the friends of Gen. Taylor, who have
been 8 proscribed'' from Office for more than
90 years. he will merit and receive the thanks
of all who voted for Gen. Taylor, and who
voted as much to have the present office-hold-
ers displsced. as TO prevent the election Of
Cas-. the ofiee-holders' old federal ss5lack
coctzade'' candidate.-H1r. Tel.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
A BOLD STROKE FOR A HUSBAND.

A worthy farmer living in country village
in France, and widower, was recently arous-
ed at midnight by the barking of dog. On
endeavoring to quiet the dog, he found him
unusually agitated, whereupon the farmer
took his gun and went out to look into the
cause. All at once he saw horrid phantom
rise up behind the hedge, clothed in white
sheet. He turned quite pale, and his limbs
shook with dismay. At length he picked up
sufficient courage to calculate
g If you are from heaven, speak If from
the devil, vanish -
" Wretch - exclaimed the phantom, 81 am
your deceased wife, come from the grave TO
warn you not to marry Marie -, to whom
you are making love. She is unworthy to
share my bed. The only woman to succeed
me is Henrietta B. Marry her, or perse-
cution and eternal torment shall be your por-
ton
This strange address from the goblin, in
stead of dismaying the farmer, restored his
courage. He accordingly rushed on his ghast-
ly visitor, and stripping off the sheet, dIscoy-
cred the fair Henrietta B herself, looking
excessively foolish. 1t is said that the farm
er, admiring the girls trick, had the bans
published for his marriage with her.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

LEARSGNG is like river whose head being
far in the land. IS, at first little, and easily
viewed, but still. as you go. it gapeth into
wider bank; not without pleasure and delight
fu windings. while on both sides set with
trees and the beauties of flowers. But still
the further you follow it, the deeper and
broader it is, till, at last, it waves itself into
the unfathomed ocean there you see more
water, bat 30 shore-no end OF that liquid Gu
ids vastness.-FeHtGm.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

TEE TIE OF EaoTHE.asooD.-Soule of the pa
Pers of Cinciun,.l t:ad :AGw Orleans pay deser-
g gsa F os5 of P BIN fs boe ss the 5 Ssy
the prevalence &2eIsa u she cholera. Strangers
dying without ags Sserfdf have been cared for BY
the Odd Fellowsarl tie BED Of the sick is prov-
ded with medic.# aEen.1eace and nurses, when it
would otherwiseEoe ,lEsti-fte
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

Mayor IS IS q Nzuor.--The Mayor of Y.
York has determined 10 follow up with the
most rigorous measures, his proclamation a
gainstihe open violation of the law l.y the
sale Of spirituous liquors on the S bbath.-
He announces that the offenders sllfIi NOT only
pay heir fines, but shall be subject to the
loss Of their licenses.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

a READY RULE FOR FARMING.-A "quarfer
Of wheat" is an English measure Of eight
standard bushels-so if you see that quoted
fifty-six shilings, it IS seventeen shiHings a
bushel. a shilling is tvenfy-four cents
multiply by seven and you have 81 68 per.
bushel.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

The proprietors Of the Quincy Vhig hive
recovered tour hundred aud iffy dollars from
Mr.. Woods. the publisher Of the Quincy Her
aid, in a suit for libel. Ofthat amount how
ever, sufficient only was retained 70 defray
the expeaces oftbe suit, and the balance was
GENEROSITY restored to the defsndant.-&
Louis CTg1n.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

CHoLER. IS%-1S32. 1.-The following table is
from a work published. .2me years ago, and will
no doubt be accsptable: our readers. The first
column shows t3ie TING Ii the commencement of
the disease the Sd the .smber Of cases, the Sd the
number of deatls5, and SIC last its continuance at
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13
TRU 4 HEROISM.

A missionarr. oftth6 American Board. of
Bombay, having: a.qUnad a thorough knowl-
eage OF the M&i'rasta. tpe English East In
dian Company atfeEed HI. N salary OF Sl3. 600,
II ne would rGsinqslish bis calling and al l.,
them ne writir:s ard Sndking contracts with
the natives. Dn hss hefemptory refusal they
offered HIM S5.s per week If he would afford
them occasion'l a.ssistgnce, two hours in a
day. This oti,:r he also rejected, saving no
one could temt4 him:.to relinquish the work
he was sent to:qer.oI3ns
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

Truth is better eol:cJ than expediency, but
it is mistaken :by .wsaa minds for glow
worm.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-07-13

Inc disease csGnUnued to prevaII though in a
form, IT me places marked q when
this table was p.sp5Teds
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-02
Scraps of Wisdom.

Many who have safely passed the rocks Of
gross sin, have been cast away on the shoals
Of acknowledgements
The straight gate of religion is wide
enough to admit any sinner, but too narrow
for the admissions of any sins.
Be sure and oppose wickedness; but do it
like Jesus, not like Jehu.
Alcohol is the high priest of death, and
Tobacco his chief deacon.
Choose wife as you would farm-not
for snowy buildings and fences, but for in
trinsic goodness of soil.
He that hath good wife, hath an angel
by his side; he that hath bad one, hath a
devil at his elbow.
There are two eventful periods in the life
Of a woman; one, when she wonders whom
she will have, the other, when she wonders
who will have her.
There are two ways Of gaining reputa-
tion-to he praised by honest men, or abused
by rogues.
Let the slandered take comfort-it is ONLY
at fruit trees that thieves throw stones.
Beware Of Little expenses; a small leak
will sink great ship.
Buy what you do not need, and you will
soon need what you cannot buy.
The surest and most effectual gold-diggers
are the plow and spade employed in agri-
culture.
If sit is better to get wisdom than gold"
most of the Californian adventures will
prosper, for they will get plenty Of wisdom.
Yer. Pot. -
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-02
Age and Public Career of Mr.. Polk.

Mr. Polk was born at Mecklenberg, North
Carolina, on the 2d Of November, 1895, and
had nearly completed his 54th year. In
1928 he was elected to the Tennessee Legis-
lature, where he served two years and was
then elected to Congress, of which body he
was one of the youngest members.
He was a member Of Congress fourteen
years-was Chairman Of the Committee of
Ways and Means, the most important Com
mittee of the House, through most Of the
administration of Gen. Jackson, during the
controversy in regard to the u. S. Bank and
the removal of the Deposits. In 1889 he
was elected Governor of Tennessee, and in
al and '4S was again candidate for that
station but was defeated. In 1914 the Bal
timore Convention nominated him for the
Presidency and the people elected him after
the fairest and most spirited contest known
to the country.
Tennessee has been honored by the be-
stowai Of the Presidency upon two of her
SONS, both of whom have departed. Gen.
Jackson died on Sunday, the 9Th Of June,
lS45. The death of Mr.. Polk occurred Just
four years and one week afterwards. aPeace
to their ashes, Glory to their names.'-
Buff. Courier.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-02

By the President of the United States.
OFFICIAL.

By the President of the United States.
A UNCONVENTIONAL season when
the Providence of God has manifested itself
in the visitation of fearful pestilence which
is spreading its ravages throughout the land,
it is fitting that people, whose. reliance has
ever heen on His PROTECTION, should hum
tle themselves before HIS Throne, and
while acknowledging past transgressions,
ask continuance of DIVINE Mercy.
1t is, therefore, earnestly recommended
that the first Friday in August be observed
throughout the United SA IS as day Of
Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer. All
business will he suspended in the various
branches of the public service on that day !;
and it is recommended to persons Of all re-
ligious denominations to abstain, as far as
practicable, from secular occupations, and
to assemble in their respective places of
public worship, to acknowledge the INFINITE
GOODNESS which has watched over our ex-
istenee as a Nation, and SO long Gro wned us
with manifold blessings; and to implore the
ALMIGHTY in His own good time. to stay
the. destroying hand which is now lifted uI
against us. z, TAYLOR.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1849.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-02
From the Minnesota Register.
MINNESOTA.

BY MRS. L. II. sIGoURNEY.
We've a child out at nurse, where the waters run
clear,
And the Falls of St. Anthony ring on the ear
And there, where the breezes bracing and free,
She's as healthful and happy as baby can be,
"Mens sana, in corpora sano," you know,
Is treasure to all who are pilgrims below,
And we, with the wise DIR. Brigham have thought
i he "CoRPoRE sANo'' was first t. be sought
So she runs at her will, in the fresh open air,
And takes simple food, and is simple and fair.
No toys at Coutant's or Bonfanti's she buys,
Nor at Ste'5arts for candies and sugar puns cries.
But plays on the greensward her gambols so rude
With huge timber doll that the woodmen have
hewed-*
Trots away to the bluffs on her own sturdy feet
Or sings with her Buildings in harmony sweet {
Marks the Father of Rivers majestic and deep,
Or sinks in the shade of her forests to sleep.
We've been very much prospered in basket and
store,
And have brought up with ease thirty children or
! more;
And our neighbors across the Great Water theysay
Regard them with envy, as surely they may;
Stiii we hope in her case, some improvement to
make,
Since the wisest of parents may sometimes mis-
take.
Her sisters are doubtless wonderful band,
The joy of our heart and the pride of the land
Yet few of the eldest, from strctness of rule,
Were sent, we're afraid, rather early to school;
And, perchance, though the teachers had excel
} lent sense,
They developed the brain at the body's expense
Then some from the heat CT their climate are ffail,
And others with fever and ague are pale
And others, alas! have gone mad We are told,
From the bite of Il dog with collar of gold.
Now, dear Minnesota, wish you TO shun
The faults into which your progenitors run,
Nor rush after wealth with perous speed,
Since the strength of Republics lies deeper indeed
In the mines of the heart and the ore of the soil,
In virtue, and peace, and the patience of toll.
So, be pleasant and honest, and keep you grow
frhe pure rural taste in your bosom of snow;
We shall hear from you, child, over mountain and
wave,
Your nurses will write us how well you behave
Let no bad reports our felicity mock
Here's kiss for you, darling the pet of our flock!
*We understand that the Lumber Trade has
commenced in the Territory of Minnesota, and
that the emigrants from Maine engaged III that
enterprise with their accustomed energy and hard-
hood.
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souno 9orintpes, Safe Ellen anS toosrate leosures.

ny the fnotSteps or the sound Of approach
ing civilization. Separated 10y hundreds OF
leagues from their brethren in New France,
alone and unprotected, they would go on.
Others followed and joined them, and as
they went,
They shook the depths Of the desert gloom,
With their hymns of lofty cheer.
And the sounding aisles of the dim woods
rang with the solemn anthems of Christian
worship.
No danger or hardship moved them,
neither counted they their lives dear unto
themselves. "They toiled and suffered
were struck down with the tonahawk-they
lived the lives Of beggars, and died the
death OF ihartyrs-were covered with burn
ing bark and scalded with boiling water,
aud SCARED with hot iron, until the gentle
LalIemand cried out amid his fortunes, awe
are made spectacle unto the world, and t.
angels aud to men!' But with the zeal OF
ancient Martyr'iOm, the Jesuits pressed or
from the stronghold Of Quebec, filling the
ranks of the dead as one after another fell
advancing to the remote boundaries of the
Lake shores, the Cross and the lilies of thu
Bourbons.