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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

Among the other high sounding titles tue
King of Ava has that of Lord of twenty
four Umbrellas" This looks as if he uss
prepared for long reign
" At Genoa, it is said, every attorney takes
an oath TO undertake 10 cause which he does
not consider just. Home Jo5trnaL
Several houses. some of which appenri 10
be well const' ucied frames and the remainder
g log cabins" passed this city yesterday, uu-
der full headway.-aAon Telegraph.
The poultry Of the Unit5d States is valued
in the statistics at $4,000, ,o0O-the State Of
New Y ork having over two millions in inves-
ted in IT. In the egg trade the city Of New
York cNPends nearly a million and half dol
ars annually.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

MORE RAILROAD AKREsTs ~ MICHIGAN
&C. H. Bernard alias Charles Mason WIS
arrested al White Pigeon while Playing Gu
chre. The Deireit Advertiser Of Saturday
week says:
Deputy Sheriff Beardslee received the
shot from the pistol of le Of the other vii
i Us, in his leg. causing a slight wound
Barnard showed desperate resistance, seiz-
Ing ahd raising al axe, and thrcatning ven
sence, bat dropped it upon having pistol
drawn on him by the officer The other
members Of the gang escaped, but will doubt
less be taken, fifty persons now being ia pur-
suit.
The Bnnditti haunted Appenines furnish
no parallel to this diatolcaI organ zation.
THE HUNAN SrsTEM.-Itis is astonishing
to reflect upon the anatomy Of the human
body Medical science has disclosed the
fact. that man Of hundred pounds in
weight.has generally four pounds Of brain.
There IS no other animal that las as much
An OK Of from eight to nine iluudred
pounds weight has but one pound. We
count in the human body two hundred
and fortynine bones, TO wit fourteen
in the brain, forty-six IN other parts Of
the head and neck sixty-seren in tic trunl.
sixty-two in the arms and hands aud sixtv
in the legs and feet The bones Of tue
human body make up the third of it's
whole weight. a fill grown man has from,
twenty TO twenty FIVE pounds If blood
which Ia ses from eighteen to twenty
times through the heart n one hour.
These facts are fully demonstrated By
anatomical analyses, and show how far
the human frame and intellc t a-c alovs
those Of the animal kingdom
Ex-Prcs ieui lIEsRraA died 10 lie citv Of
Mexico o. the l5sh uii.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

Fifty-nine persons died Of cholera in s..
Louis the week ending the I7th inst. Many
persons are leaving the city.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17
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-t. ge subscribers, So 90
u u Wee and mail subscribers, 50
r.r.a less time than one year, in the same
+ soItion.
> Payment to be made in -4dpanoe-
sagle copies. FIVE cents.
Produce, of all kinds, received on sub
.s-oa al the market prices.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

Reader, you'I j better believe it's warm to
day-lt Is.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17
MASONIC.
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rrrER4L POINT Division, No l5.-
..I4r meetings. Saturday evenings OF each
\. ocIock, r. NJ at the Temperance Hall
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

Ex-Prcs dem lisRnEsA died 10 lie oitv Of
Mexico o. the l5;a uii.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

Sixteen pcrsous were buried by the city
on Monday, twelve Of whom were recently
arrived omigran's. This morning seven por-
mifs were issued Up 20 ten o'cloek.-t
Louis {7tei
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-17

DRUGS * MEDICINES.

TTHE subscriber is now opening large Stock
Il of fresh Drugs, Medicines, Paints Oils. DYES
Patent Medicines, &c, &c, just received frou the
East, consisting in part of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21
co M NJ U-N lei TI0N S.
TOWN HALL.

.Msssrs Editors important question Of
whether or moi we are to have Town Hall, is be.
ginning to be more discussed, as The June term Of
the County court approaches, at which it is thought
the court will make an order for the purchase Of
the towns interest in the court house, as has been
anxious to do for some years past, and thus enable
the corporation TO subscribe largely in the Town
Hall company.
Fer years we have been much in want of such
a building, but were never in So favorable posi-
tim to getit.
lis said that the Odd.Felows will subscribe
$4,000, the Masons like sum, and so the town
fathers, and so also the people at large; and with
$4,000 handsome and commodious building car
be erected answering The purpose ofall interested
hope steps will be promptly taken BY all par
ties to ensure the object.
Before closing, tell me what has become of the
company chartered by the Legislature? 1t should
organize al once, as upon the position it takes,
fancy, depends the course of all others.
IMPROVEMENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

ARREST OF CUBANs.-Our city yesterday was
full of rumors concerning arrests which had been
made along the coast between this and Florida, OF
men concerned in the Cuban expedition. We en-.
deavured to inform ourselves of the particulars, but
were unable toget atwha may be considered correct
statement. We can only give to our readers. there
fore, what was in everybody's mouth, namely: that
the officers on hoard the H. S. revenue cutter Tan
ey, Capt. Rudolph, had arrested three officers al
tached 10 the expedition, on the river above St.
Mays and placed them incharge ofDeputy Mar
shal Finny. This officer arrived here yesterday
IN the steamer Magnolia, with twenty men, (inclu-
ding the three officers. wha had given themselves
up voluntarily. RuInor further saith that there is
still number ofmen in the vicinity Of Burnt Fort.
Since writing the foregoing, we learn that Capt.
Cookagee, of Columbus, ard Lieut.. Ralston, of
Macon, are the officers who were arrested. The
twenty men were not under arrest, but were simply
passengers.- Savannah Rep
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

NOVELTIES OF THE DAY.-We published an &C.
count few days since Of the adoption of male at
tire by party OF ladies travelling in the WesI.--
We SEQ that the same costume has been adopted
by families here and there in other parts of the
North, and that, al one of the late abolition meet
ings. several women Of the family of the abolition
Isl Burlegh assembled the platform in the new
style of dress. That is one Of the novelties Of the
day peculiar to that portion of the country which
boasts gifts general education and intelligence
Another of the novelties in the same region is the
alleged communication Win spirits by means Of
rapplngs upon foors, tables aud the like. This ma
MIA has reached such an extent that respectable
editor ola newspaper has sold out his establishment
on the ground that he had received communications
from the spirit land requiring him 10 give I'D that
business and establish an organ for them. Ii is be-
leved by the disciples of this new faith that Words
worth Southey, Bossuet, and other distinguished
people Of the old world, are a present on tour to
the new, in company with Ben Franklin DR.. Chan
ming and other Americans, who appear b be show
ing their distinguished guests the lions.
Murmonism, it will be recollec,ed, was product
Of the same region. No vagary in religion or poll
tics seems too wild for the adoption of these crpdu-
lous and excitabe mortals No wonder that abe.
litonism is rank among them 1t just because sIa
very is none of their business, thai they aglaie il
with such zeal and perseverance,. If were their
business, they would not attend to it. They pass
their time in perpetual effort 10 upset everything
now seeking TO turn women INFO men, now slaves
into masters and to bring spirits from the other
world to disclose to them the mysteries of eternity.
Either the 'schoolmaster is not abroad" IN these
infected regions. or he might as well have stayed
at home. if such are the fruits of his mssion.-R.
Republican. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

.McsSrs Editors AS there seems to be differ,
ent opinions among military men, in regard to the
rank and duty of an Aid De Camp to Brigadier
General, have thought it proper to call attention
TO the law on the subject. Some are ofthe opinion
that the Aid de Camp ranks as Major. But on
page l26 and section IL of The Revised Code Of
Virginia, it will be found that he ranks as Cap.
tain Of Infantry (millia)
Some are also of The opinion that the .4id de
Camp can at any regular muster, without regu.
lar notice even, review the regiment mastering,
supersede the Colonel in command and drill the
regiment himself. II the Aid de Camp has this
authority given him by the law, he is bigger
man than the Brigadier General for on page l34
and section IS, it will be found that leach Briga-
dier General may annually review any of the reg
imenis in his brigade. In February or March Of
each year. he shall give notice to the Command
ants of said regiments of his intention TO review
the same, and prescribe the time for said regiments
to muster, and the said Commandments shall give
the proper notices for said musers accordingly"
Some also say that The Aid de Camp belongs
to The actiUe branch Of the service. Truly militia
mastering is farce, and | would call this the
farce OF farces
number of your readers, as well as myself,
would like to know the proper rank and duty of an
Aid de Camp TO the Brigadier General, and if there
is any late ac! of the Legislature in regard to the
subject, we would like TO know it.
NINETY-THIRD.
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IN COMMON COUNCIL.
NAV l7,h. 1851

3 Present, Thomas P. Eskridge, Mayor-Nicho.
X. Trout, Recorder-James W. Hudson, Benja-
min F. Points, Robert w. Stevenson and William
B. Johnson, Aldermen-Jefferson Kinney and
John b. Breckinridge, CouncmeH.
e Messrs. FONTS and Hudson, who were appoint
ed committee TO cause the enclosure OF the bury
ing ground 10 be repaired madea report, which
was received, and ON motion of Mr. Kinney, the
following resolution was adopted
Resolved ihatvMessrs. Points and hudson be and
are hereby authorized 30 draw upon the Chamber
lain In lavor of John Grove, for the sum OF Sl65,
and also In favor Of John j clarke, for the sum OF
$50 tor work done in repairing the enclosure OF
the buryiog ground.
Present also, George K Snopp, Alderman.
The Rev. Mr.. Lemon of The Methodist Episco-
pal Church, having applied 10 this board for leave
to erect an African Church within the limits ofthe
1own-on motion Of Mr.. Trout, the following res
oluton was adopted
Resolved that the matter be referred to COM
mltiee OF three, to examine into the legality and
policy OF granting the leave, and 10 report 10 this
board, and that the applicant be requested to
present to this board petition in writing, setting
forth the objects and purposes TO which said Church
is TO be dedicated Whereupon Messrs Trout,
johnson and Breckenridge, were appointed the
committee.
Present also, John B. Baldwin, Councilman.
On motion Of MIR. Trout, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved that WIN. G. Sterrelt, Pump-master,
at Bckle's corner, be authorized to have new
and substantial stock put in the Well under his
con'rol-provided that the expense incurred shall
not exceed seventy five cents per running foot
Mr.. johnson, from the committee appointed to
confer with the Trustees of Thcrnrose Cemetery
Company, reported proposition from said Trus
ices, which was receiyed-and on motion of Mr..
Baldwin, as amended by MIR. Kinney, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved that The proposition submitted by
Thornrose Cemetary Company to dedicate ia pub
lie use portion of their grounds on terms therein
set forth be accepted that the Trustees
will SO modify the same that there shall be dedca-
ted in the manner proposed about three acres OF
ground by mees and bounds TO be laid before this
board and approved by them, and that The sum Of
money to be paid therefor, be paid nstwo install
ments. one Of which to be out Of the levy of the
present year, and the other out of the levy of 1852
On motion of Mr.. Trout the board adjourned
Teste, JAS. +. PATTERSON, elk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

.Wessrs Editors The spirit ofmprovement seems
to be most decidedly abroad in our town, and
while it is in the "tull tide of successful expert
ment' | take the occasion 10 call the attention
Of The town authorities, To the condition of The
street parallel to the Main street and Immediately
in front Of the Episcopal Female institute. mean
the west exlention of that street. That street is
high and admirably expnsed to the sun, and, in
condition TO be travelled, would be one of the
most used in the town, bu, at the present it is al
most impossible for wagons or carriages Now
there is but outlet from the town in that direc
ton which is the greatest of our thuroughares and
another greatly wanted.
/! is reported sin the Streets" that the council
have determined to spend considerable sum, say
81 500. for improving the streets, pavements, &C.,
Of the town, and this one is more in need of work
and the people more in need Of it, than of any 9th
er street in the place except Main street and for
this reason have written this communication.
PUBLIC SPIRIT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

~ The Arabs have most sirgullr way Of
catching hyenas -one that almost E, ia the wolf
taking exploits of Gen. Putnam himself We find
The following account credited to The Paris Const-
tuiionel, The editor of which obtained il in letter
from French officer in AIgsrse:
"A short time since, the commandani ofthe bat
talon of Iurcos. Or native soldiers, was informed
that female hyena had been seen in the neghbor-
hood of Mosaganem, near Mazagran, and that she
had taken refuge in cave about une hundred yards
in depth. Orders were Immediately given to care
fully guard the entrance TO The cave. Two Tur-
Gus, provided with simple cord and small
chain, weat into the cave, without weapons and
merely carrying candle, and in about an hour, To
The great establishment oflhe spectators, and enor-
nous byena appeared. muzzIed. and allowed itself
10 he led along with The duclliry of sheep.
According To The recount given by the Arabs the
animal, dazzIed by the light of the candle, allows
itself to he handled and caressed like Young dog,
and during this time The hunter takes care to muz
zle it, and thus prevents the possibility Of It's do
ing any mischief Two soldiers were, however,
two days since. seriously wounded by one of these
animals, which suddenly resumed lis ferocity, and
after biting through the muzzle, took 10 flight, az
ter knocking down lis two assailanis. 1t is impos-
sible for any thing 10 equal the courage and temer-
ily shown by the natives in these sports"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

(J- The San Francisco correspondent of the N.
Y. Courier writes as follows -" Gambling contin.
ues to decline. The hells present quite dreary
aspect-magniicent establishments, which few
months since made minis Of none by pandering
to the depraved tastes Of the gamester, are now
breaking up, and were it not that Portsmouth
Square is rather out of the business neghborhnod
its large saloons would speedily be converted 10
the purposes Of legitimate trade. The moral SEN
tiMen, of our people is rapidly improving. Every
steamer which arrives here fran Panama brings to
our shores liberal additions 10 our female popua.
ton. The suilenng and refining influences of The
''beller part of creation" are nowhere more appa.
rent than here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

as Messrs. Toppan, Carpenter s. Co., of Phil
adelphia, have the contract for supplying postage
stamps, to be used under the new postage law
which is to go into effect The first of July ensu-
ing. The new twelve cent stamp, is similar 10
that Of the present Zen cent stamp, with the full
face of Washington. The three cent stamp repre-
senls profile of Washington, after the style of
medallion, and The one cent sIampa finely execut-
ed head of Franklin. The one cent stamps will
be found convenient for pre- paying postage on
newspapers. and making ODD change. 1t is pre-
sumed that forty or fifty millions of these stamps
will be required during the year 10 meet the public
demands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

COFFEE AS MENrAL SrMULANr- Schiller,
during his hours of composition, kept at his side a
bottle of Champagne ur Renish wine, or cup of
strong cQfec Horace Walpoe wrote usually from
10 10 O'Clock al night. always having strong cof-
fee by him. Sir William Jones drank great deal
of coffee to support him in his nocturnal studies
Baron de Grimm states that Volaire few days
prior TO his death, with his characteristic activity
and enthusiasm, attended the reheTssl ofihe Acad-
envy, and insisted on the production Of new and
important edition of their dictionary. To this pro.
jec many objections were started, which he resolved
10 obvaie in an elaborate discourse. To strength
on himself for the task he swallowed prodigious
quantity Of strong coffee, and then continued In
work mrupwards of twelve hours without nerms-
stun. This independent etfurl brought on an in1am-
nation Of the bladder. For The purpose of relieving
the pain, he swallowed, with his usual Impotence,
large quantity of laudanum. The consequence
was that he fell into lelhargy, from which he ne.
yer entirely recovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

PRIcEs OF LODGING IN LoEpoN--The dreams
of lodging house keepers are beginning to be made
public. Ofihese notable specimen will suffice.
A gentleman in Edinburgh is reported to have APP
piled. few days SINCE to a London l,dging house
keeper, 10 learn the terms for residence Of four
teen days for himself and wife. Ia reply, he was
informed. that for bed room and stting-room fnr
fortnight from the lst Of May. the charge would
he .e3l l0s., bonus to be paid down to secure The
bargain. IS S.; service, +s2; total. .s3S Il -
The Ssotchman, in which this instance of metrop-
oan capacity is recorded, proceeds to characterize
The demand as mcnstroua and extoltionate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21
Winchester, May 9, 1851.

THE AMERICAN CoNTRIBUTIo Ns--We give be-
low an extract of letter from American gentle
man in London to his friend in this city respecting
a portion of the Grand Exhibition which has been
contributed by our countrymen, and the comparison
which it bears with the contributions Of other coun-
tries The view which he presents is not pleasant
indeed it is rather Notifying to our national
prde-bul it is from an honest and intelligent
source, and, though unpalatable, the bitter may
prove wholesome. Int.
1.-The importance Of this exhibition has been
greatly moderated by US. The European display
will be costly and magnificent beyond description.
Some single individuals have gone to an expense of
$4,000 in the arrangement and display Of their
goods. If our Government had granted as many
dollars TO The object we might have made a credit
able appearance. AS it is the American portion
will bear an appearance of shining and meanness
not very flaierpg to our national vanity. The ar
tcles, now that they are III the building, are found
10 be insufficient to fill the allotted space and con-
siderable portion of it has been resigned 10 other
countries. fear we shall be very badly beaten,
and advise any one who intends coming here in
the expectation that this Exhibition is going TO
raise our country in the eyes of the world, to stay
a, home ! was one of those who expected it, but
now that see the splendid results of the art and
laSte Oh Inc European nations, ieel mat Whal we
have to show is only credtable considering our
youth. Some Of our carriages and machinery are,
however, quite comparable with the best here. In
daguerreolypes, also, we shall excel and IN India
rubber fabrics But in all works of art and taste
in ulplure, glass, silks, wooens, and even in ag-
ricnltural implements--we shall either be entirely
surpassed or quite eguaed. In designs are
thrown entirely into the shade. There will be all
advantage growing out of all this. We have been
comparing ourselves among ourselves" until we
have become convinced that we are ahead Of all
mankind. This direct comparison will open our
eyes, and must, think, result, in great good, by
giving powerful impulse 10 the arts ofour country;
if 50, the temporary modification will be more than
compensated and may be REQUIRED to without re-
greet"
,tEfiam hnc olim foriassc mcmnisse iuYabiln
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

PRESIDENT FILLMORE IN TENNEssEE.--Gen.
Campbell. the Wing Candidate for Governor OF
Tennessee, has expressed his preference for Mr..
Fillmore over any other candidate for the Presden-
cy in 1852. In late speech at Springfield, in that
State, he said in consequences of Mr. F's faithful
ness TO the Union. he preferred him before any
other, il De was at Liberty 10 express preference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

IMMIGRATION TO ViRoISIA--We noticed the
other day. the proposed settlement ora colony OF
Northern farmers in Eastern Virginia. The Wash
inglon Telegraph learns that in that beaulilnffeg'on
of Southwestern Virginia, though which the great
Railroad is 20 pass, near the junction Of the four
STATES ofVirginia North Carolina. Tennessee and
Kentucky, at JeffersDnvie, in Tazwell county
where The soil, the mineral wealth, the conllgaiiy
Of a navigable stream, and every desired adyan.
tage, are all presenled--a company Of French pen-
pie, skilled in manufactures and agriculture. are
suon to be established and under hausplces as will
insure to them permanent prosperity in their under
takings. Il learns further, that in the immediate
vicinity Of that settlement large tract Of most eli
gibe land is soon 10 be brought into market upon
such terms as cannot fail to awaken the desires OF
any people who may be seeking desirable home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

g. The "Virginia Historical Register"
edited by WILLIAMS. MAXWELL, Esq, Sec
rotary of the Virginia Historical Society,
was received last week. The contents of
this number are more than usually interest
ing. Among other things, list of the
House of Burgesses for the year 1925, is
given. There were twenty-six counties,
and each county had two representatives.
The number of Titheables at that date is
stated as 1926. The Register is published
quarterly--price one dollar per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

&Se The Convention of the Protestant E.
piscopal Church of Virginia, commences its
annual session in this place to-day. The
presiding Bishop will take the chair about
10 o'clock, A. NJ, when the proceedings,
which will be kept up till the close of the
week, will begin. Alarge number of clergy
and other strangers have arrived, all of
whom we would welcome to the hospitali-
ties of the place and wish them pleasant
sojourn amongst US.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

EAsLY VEGETABLEs.-For some weeks
past, Mr., EspoN, proprietor of the public
garden, has been furnishing our citizens with
variety of early vegetables. One day last
week he presented US mess of fine large
cucumbers, for which we are duly thankful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

ANTI QoIT RENTERs.-A large meeting of the
citizens Of Winchester. Va, opposed 10 the claim
of quit rent now made upon property holders after
lapse of more than fifty years, assembled in that
place on Saturday the Sd inst Resolutions indi-
eating decided resistance 10 the collection Of the
claim were unanimously adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-21

O. An exhibition will take place at the
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and
Blind this "wednesday afternoon, CON-
mencing at half past two o'clock. The pub
lie are invited 10 attend.