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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
Fearful Accident 10 The Norwich Steamboat Train
-iiFaeuOuS escape OF one Hundred PlSScE-

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ABOUT CLOCK last evening, as the y
OK tram from Boston upon tie Sorylch
ana oLeesIer railroad, was approaching
FisheTyd.e, about miles the other SIDE
Of y e'sster. they came to bridge known
as Mason bF-a@es which crosses small
factor stream IS me En@iaeer. Mr
JoAn =. u to@t.s.d TIE bridge lie felt It
swerye. aud immediately putting on tuii
he@. q steam attempted 10 cross JUS
n TIE locomotive reached the other side
Lht pl-d5e gave way. HE engine broke
from tHe tei.aer ana renamed upon the
track the tender and crate car also clear
td Ihe hfia5e. bit We're thrown from the
Track tearing "H = ra'i winch went thro
the crate CAT ana 'lso through one OF the
efa-eS
he second class car HroEe Ia two pieces
nnc one portion eel Into tie river the
neAJ car ltull O. passengers dropped down
with the bridge. but did not reach the va.
ter, TIE timber OF the bridge supporting
II Tie third car was thrown upon one
80 ''-'' ga -.t~ H-eNN ht~ three btGaci -
This car was full OF passengers. wao sud
dcl.y found themselves thrown into heap
a one corner Of the ear
p add Ia tie confusion, the car took
IRE tro.a the stowe but fortunately the 6rs
wa promptly eztinguished The alarm.
S. tle passengers At this moment can b.
better i':la -sHcd than described
After some order had been restored
and time given To look about, it was found
that net Il passenger had i bone broker
thogzl several were considerable bruised
y near a, can be ascertaireI. tbera
were af.ast ere hundred nassangars NJ,
b,ar. tie .,..., If ,,Lo-, s;rt,--tl, 30 -o,..,
So, y. r..,,.-r,;,.o ,l,5 - = 80
III f...r'. ia - - a,,1
TAX Inc tra:n II W. A. ahnI,
txaIya oeIocl, noor1,- ~ III - IN
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
Report on Text Books.

The committee on Text Books, appointed at
the meeting of this Institute holden at Platteville
in September last, having made careful examin-
alton of the different series Of works Submitted
to them by publishers and book agents, beg leave
to report:
We recommend only such books as are at pres
ent needed in common schools
Your committee think no school room properly
furnished unless each pupil be possessed of a copy
of the Bible 1t Is book which should be ever
AT hand as an indispensable aid to the teacher, in
the government OF his school, and in the inculca-
ton of sound moral principles; but not TO be used
a text BOOK in reading, which use,in the opinion
Of your committee, would diminish in the mind OF
the pupil, that reverence which he should feel
for the sacred volume.
Your committee recommend for the use ofschools
McGufeys Speier; tor use of teachers, Strain Z,
Speler
In The examination of reading books your com
mttee have had before them. Goodrirhs Sa,sde7. 5
and AcGufey'S Sores. Each book has its merits
They have no hesitation in recommending the first
four numbers OF McGrfegs >eres; provided how
ever, no change is recommended where GOODRICH
Series is in present
McEHigots analysts meets with the decided ap-
probation OF your committee.
In the examination of text books in Grammar
Kirkham Brown, Smith, To,xer. Primer. Wells.
Bullion, and others, have appeared and urged their
separate CLAIMS our committee would recon-
mend that the teacher be text book in Grammar
until the child is OF sufficient age to understand
the philosophy OF languages, and that Bullion 5
.4autyicat Pracical Grammar, be then introduced
a. an aid to the teacher.
Your committee have found in the examination
of Geography, several text books having the same
general plan; but taking into consideration the
points most essential. viz: the maps and the prop
er selection of such topics should be found in
text books in Geography, they recommend
SIM rs Primary Geo. Pdy; also his Quarto Ed
ton tor advanced scholars
our committee would also recommend that
each district provide for lis school room, Obey,
Outline Aapa
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
New Post Offices.

We find the following list of new Post or
fees established in Wisconsin during the
week ending April l 9th, in the Republic.
Office. Lotnty. Postmaster.
Herman, Dodge, +. VI. b. Drake.
Schleisingville, Washington, Jesse Wood
Mukwa, Winnebago, c. E. P. Hobart.
Wanouah, Columbia. Chas. H. Moore.
DellOnn, Sank, Sam'l. Northrup
RusseE's Cors. Sank, Jno. B. Russell 8.
Springdale, Dane, Thos. Miles.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

RECOVERY OF pRoPKRTY.-The iron safe
which was lost from on board the steamer
Orline st. JOHN. nj The time she was burned
has been recovered. and all the valuable %,
pers and large amount OF money contains
IN IT. found to be safe. A package OF geo
aust belonging to gentleman of Petersburg
Va, valued at S8,460, was also recovered
the safe.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
T. s. ALLEN,
Mineral Point, May Sd 1850.
Secretary.

We understand that SAMUEL CRAwFoRD
Esq. OF this place, has accepted an invitation
from the Electors Cf Crawford and other coun-
ties composing the sixth Judicial Circuit, TO
become candidate for the office of Judge
We should regret very much TO have Col.
Crawford leave Mineral Point, yet we cannot
but express belief that should he be elected
the Judicial interests of this new Circuit will
be placed under the charge of man in " hon
may be reposed the utmost confidence as re-
CARDS honesty of purpose and qualification fer
doing justice-One who would prove an hon
or TO 10 the bench of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

ENGLISH MoRMoNs Large numbers
Nor mons from Wales and North Britain :.
passing through ST. Louis on their way TO-
Salt Lake settlement. Mormon elders
continually visiting England to eathe! PrU.
lytes. The known nearness OF the MOTIF
country TO the gold region. undoubtedly
the MormOns in drawing adventures.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

DEATH OF JUDGE EMorT. OF n. Y.-lb
Hon. James Emmoti, distinguished mem
Der Of the Bar and Bench. died at his resf
dence in Poughkeepsie. n. Y, on SunoS!;,
9TH ult. Judge Emmott was a member ="
Congress in 1912.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

Mrs. Par ington, while visiting the MUSE I,os
the other day. on looking upon the ola is ..t,I
tionary swords and Scottish claymoIes, e ~.
the superintendent if he had among MS 's'~'
cutlery tho are Of toe apostles
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

o. A church for Boatmen is 10 be built
in St. LouIs, costing $4,000. nearly all of
which amount IS already contributed. 1t vii
accommodate 500 persons. The desk is to be
ornamented with nautical devices.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

PosT OFFICE IN CALrFoRNfA.-It is said
that there are 1000 boxes in the San Francis
co post office. which rent at 81 per month to
each occupant, five or six frequently occupy
ing single box. The rents are estimated at
$4,000 per annum.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

A valu able OIL Stone has been discovered on
Lake Superior, and in such abundance that it
eau supply the United States.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

An English paper says that " Mr. Webster
the great American statesman, is TO be tried
in New York on the 18th of March, for the
murder Of Judge Parker!" So much for
great name.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

CHTLI FLoUR.-NO less than 10000 bbh
of flour were exported from VALPARAISO for the
California market during The month Of Jauua'
~ last.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

O. Large tracts of country are still being
OVERLOOKED and crops destroyed on the Misss-
sippi, by crevasses. nj different points.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

A WORD ABOUT GARDENING-No one can
BE truly said to live, who has not garden
None but those who have enjoyed it, can ap-
preciate the satisfaction-the luxury-of sit
ing down to table spread with the fruits
Of ones own'culture. bunch of radishes-
few heads Of lettuce-taken from the garden
on a summers morning; or a mess of green
peas OF sweet corn, is quite different affair
irom market IN dying condition to be put away
III the cellar for use. And plate of strawber-
riEs or raspbeFries lose none of their peculiar
fayor by passing directly from the border to
tie cream, without being jolted about in d bas-
ket until they have lost all form and comeli-
ness. And yet. how mary in the smaller ci-
les and villages of our country, possessing
every facility for good garden, either thro'
Incidence or ignorance, are deprived of this
source of comfort. And how many farmers,
sith enough land lying waste to furnish them
with most of the luxuries of life, are content
g P!od on in the even tenor of their way, new
e raising their tastes above the pork and
bans Of their fathers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

Capt. Lester II. Cotton had received
the appointment of Deputy Marshal of this
State.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
Election of the COmmitte of Is.

HESRY CLAY, Chairman. Messrs. Cass,
Dickinson. Bright, Webster, Phelps, Coop
er. King, Mason, Downs, Mangum, Bell, and
Berrien. members of the Committee.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

Col. Fremont. since his arrival at Wash
lngtoD, has been very i'll with a brain fever
so that at one time his life was despairsd
of
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

O. boy found pocket book at New Or
leans. containing sll,268, and received one
dollar reward therefor.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

Three thousand cords of wood ready split
and dried for the use of the locomotives of the
Auburn and Rochester Railroad Co., was de-
stroyed by fire at Pittsford few DAYS ago.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

The present population of Pennsylvania, is
estimated at 2,677 900. In 1910 it was l.
$4,000. This estimate is made by the Pitts
burg Commercial Journal.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

The Louisville Journal says that Senator
Foote has fought some twenty or thirty duels :;
has been hit himself, but never had the fortune
TO hit his opponent.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
SAM. CRAWFORD, Chairman.
II S. ALLEN, Secretary.
Lafayette and GrsntCo. Papers please copy
TO TOWN SUPERINTENDENT
AND THE FRIENDS OF EDUcAT1oN. GEe


TO TOWN SUPERINTENDENT
AND THE FRIENDS OF EDUCAr1oN. GEN
EBALLY:
In compliance with resolution of the
Teachers Institute, of Grant. Iowa and
Lafayette Counties, +" which has lust clos
ed its Session at Mineral Point, the I'M
dersigned respectfully submits few re
marks for your attentive consideration
The resolution alluded to is the 9th in
the series adopted BY the Institute as will
be seen by reference to another column of
this paper
The first subject to which your atten-
tention is invited is 7tniforniuy of Tert
Books IN our schooLSn That this is desir-
able no one Familiarity acquainted with the
history and management Of schools. will be
disposed to question The want of this
uniformity has been and still is. one great
barrier in the way of educational advance
ment; and more especially in the mining
region, on account of the migratory habits
of our population. Every change of resi-
dence must either be accompanied bv =
corresponding change of books or the un-
fortunate teacher must be perplexed with
as great variety of authors as were the
builders of Babel with tongues This
has long been a subject of serious and inst
complaint on the part of the teacher
From this cause he finds all his cherished
plans for the proper classification of his
school rendered futile We might as rea-
sonably expect a boy to learn the carpen-
ter's trade with a set of blacksmith's tools.
or a person to become an accomplished
engineer, with no instrument but hand.
saw, as to hope for rapid progress in sci
ence from the use of such discordant ma
terials, as are frequently placed in the
hands of pupils
but 1t IS not only injustice to the teach
er, thus to cOUnteract all his efforts. 1t
Is a greater wrong to the scholar. mas
much as he Is necessitated to lose much
Of the benefit Of recitation, and that arts
ing from contact Of mind with mind in
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

~ We are under continued obligations TO
Hon. o. COLE, HaSRY DoDGE, and i. p
WALKER, for valuable documents and papers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

Cows Laws Book for May, is already
received. and usual, is we'll filled with mat
ter worth reading.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03
f7@geCGJg 1+@Q0S.



The America arrived at Boston th5s
rlorainr \ hurricane occurred on the
coast Of England on the 81 Of March
The Packet Ship Skiddy, Of New York,
ind the Howard OF New Orleans, were
-...l-nI I'll hanls saNad
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

IMPORTING FRuIr TREEs.-The value oftrees
Imported from France in she shin Versailles.
which arrived at BoIton on the 25th nit. was
A.4I4.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-05-03

EsrWARD.-One hurisired Florida Indians
passed through Little Rock, on their wav to
,heiT neT hqme, few DAYS since.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
Abolition Fruits.

The efforts of the aboitonsts, party, have had
the effect of Tightening the manaces of the slave and to
encourage the free negroes deeds Of violence Within
the last few days, quiet, unoendng citizen of Brown
county, Ohio, Mr.. William Gilbert, was shot by fusi
tive slave, who was escaping horse he had stolen
Mr. Gilbert died in a few days. meeting of negroes
was held last week at Warren, Trumbull county, Ohio
the hot bed of abolitionism at which the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolred That we, individually and collectively here
swear upon the desecrated altar of our liberties that
would sooner this nation shattered into thousand
Fragments than TO quietly submit to any enactment,
deliver oppressed brethren into the hands of their
heartless pursuers.
Resolced That we look upon the passage of the Fu-
gitve Slave Bill of the many deeds of vainv and
oppression against unoending people that has ever
characterized this guilty nation from its foundation
the present time.
Resolred, That the colored man owes no service or
obedience to any other MASTER the God of Heaven
and ii is duty TO spurn the authority of all contu.
tions and laws that make us bondmen.
RcSOtued, That we will use exerfions to
prevent the recapure of fugitive slaves whether the
officer officer of the Government or 9TH
erwise laws, usages and religion of the country the
contrary notwithstanding.
We have comments to make upon these proceed
ngs They speak in trumpet the orderly, law
encouraging distinct and inferior abide the
same community with us. They are aliens and enc.
mics, and mode should be adopted to rid the coun
try of their presence least prevent their further
emipration
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
The Pork Market.

We have nothing reliable yet to prices. There is
difference of fifty per 100 pounds in the views of
feeders and packers the first hold with frmness for SO,
90, the latter talk about 50, 90.
There is hardly doubt of the crop being short in this
State There have been about ~ 600 hogs engaged in
this city the prices have not uanspred probably 50,
and the rise up the first of December The packers
here determined have their share of the crop,
which has been fixed at 100000 head
We can only give an opinion, which may amount only
a guess. We believe then that the opening price In
this city will be SO 25 This price may be sustained
owing to the great amount Of the product Of the hog
held over in the hands Of Cincinnati dealers
The correspondent of mercantile house Of Louisville,
having recently visited the pork packing points the
Illinois and Mississippi rivers, says the number OF hogs
will fall but very little, If any, short of last He
SAYS the number the river viii fall short on account
Of the scarcity and high price Of last year. but the
country will make up their deficiency Ihe corn crop
bring all their small hogs to market by late feeding.
The corn of the back country will be fed to hogs i
will pay to bring il to market, and if 81 nett paid
for hogs he says it will bring them forward Madison
Courier
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
Fugitire slares---Judge storr.s opinion.

The Dayton Empire publishes the following extract
from Judge Story's commentaries on the Constitution.
standard American work to show that summary minis
teral proceedings, and net the ordinary of Judi
cial Investigations, all that contemplated by
the trainers of the Constitution, enable the of
fugitive slave TO have him redeivered 10 his custody
The extract will he found on page 676:
s'This clause 1.-THE providing for the recapture Of
fugitive slaves was introduced into the Constitution
solely for the benefit of the slayehoding States,
le them TO claim their fugitive slves who should have
escaped into other States where slavery not tOcra
ted The want OF such provision under the coniedera
ton was felt as gricvous inconvenience by the slave
holding States, since in many States aid whatever
would be allowed to the owners and sometimes indeed
they met with open resistance 1t is obvious that these
provisions for the arrest and removal Of usves Of beth
classes contemplate summary ministerial proceedings
and not the ordinary OF judicial Investigations, TO
ascertain whether the complaint be well founded or tho
claim of ownership be Established beyond ali legal
controversy In cases of suspected crimes the guilt or
innocence Of the party to be made out at his trial. and
upon the preliminary inquiry whether he shall be de-
livered up. All that would in such case to be
essary is that there should be mG dcie evidence be-
fore the executive authority TO satisfy its Judgment that
there is probable believe tbs party gniltysuch
as upon ordinary warrant, would justify hs commit
ment for trial.
sfAnd in the of fugitive slaves there would
to be the same necessity OF requiring only prima ace
proofs of ownership without putting the party for
NAL assertion of his rights by suit at the law.
Congress appear have acted upon this opinion and
accordingly, in the statute upon this subject that OF
1898 ] have authorized summary proceedings before
magistrate, upon which he may grant warrant for
moval"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
NO. %.
California News.

The Crescent City arrived at New York from Chagres
on the 18th inst She brings hundred and orythree
passengers and million dollars in gold dust.
We have dates from California up the 18th of Septem
Der. The overland emigrants arriving in great
numbers but many of them very destitute condition
There has been great suffering among these emgrants
Tor want OF provisions for themselves and grass for
their animals. The late riots ar Sacramento which
were followed by the failure of several large banking
houses, created quite panic throughout the State and
has produced general monetary revulsion. Several
large banking houses in San Francisco have closed.
The Alta California thus describes the excitement.
MONETARY ExcITEMENT.-We regret that our
columns to-day must contain the announcement of the
assignment OF Henry NJ. Nagee, one Of the Oldest Of
our bankers This, in connection with the other
stoppages and assignments which have recently been
made, caused quite panic yesterday, and there was
general run upon all those having money deposit.
The first commenced on Thursday, and was con.
fined almost entirely the banking house of Jas King
Of William. The drafts on that banker were very heavy
on that day. On Friday, very little drawn him.
the tide having against Messrs Burcoyne & Co. and
Henry NJ Nagee and continued all that day. On Sat-
urday morning, at O'Clock, Mr.. Naglec's doors re-
maned closed while the other houses opened. He had
suspended
The consequence was an immediate rush TO Burroyne
& Co, James King, of William, and Wells s Co. De-
positors drew very freely from the former who paid
oct as fast possible converting all hands into paying
IeieFS- mere was not so large a call Wells y
Co., though large amount was paid ont ty them Ii
being the third days probation of Mr. King the crowd
with him was not so great might have been ex-
peeted.
At BurgOyne Co.'S there was a large crowd tho
whole day, resembling the gathering the Post
Office the arrival of mail than anything
else we compare to it. Mr. Pums acted like a man
and banker who understood his business. He posted
UP notice that he would keep open accommodate the
public until SIX o'clock, an hour later than usual and
also that MS bank would be open Sunday We admire
he spunk which dictated these offers.
We heard number of people congratulating Mr..
King on the perfect nonchalence with which he all
demands.
The "crisis" then has come Only one banker has
closed The others have met the emergency promptly
and they will continue do. We will venture the
remark that Messrs Burgoyne & Co., James King of
William, and Wells Co.. will reap abundant harvest
from this trial Two three days will suffice to alIay
the excitement which viii have its good effects as It
has hadits Inconvenience 1t will tell who's thar !"
Mr. King paid $50 900. Burgoyne & Co paid a
much larger amount, but did learn the precise
total"
Mr. King, who the brother of our respected towns
man, Francis King, Esq, for many years teller in
the banking house of Coreoran & Riggs Washington.
He is Of the very best business in the country.