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FROM HON. JUDGE EUSTIS, CHEF JUSTICE
OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BRooKLINE, Der. IL, 1850.
GENTLEMEN: have examined the sheets of the
translation of the admirable work Of Domat ON the
Civil Law, which you have been kind enough to
send me. You will have rendered great service
to the science of law by the publication. The form
of the English edition of the translation was too
large and inconvenient-and its scarcity and high
price prevented its general use in this country. The
present publication, from its form, its style Of
Oution, and moderate price, Think, cannot fail in
remunerating you. The translation by Mr.. Stra-
has been tested; tits In the main correct but
will be improved under the revision of the editor
Judge Cushing.
In searching for a solution of the apparently new
questions arising out of the various relations which
our advance in civilization ia creating, and in judg
ing Of those reforms ofhc law which in progress
in different parts Of the United States, the value OF
the civil law will be appreciated it comes to be
understood. 1t cannot be otherwise with q system
of written which for centuries governed the
most wonderful social organization that the world
has witnessed, and which is the real basis Of
the Jurisprudence Of continental Europe, and Of a
large portion Of that of England and the United
States.
1t would be quite useless for me to speak of the
merits OF the great work which your enterprise is
about to give to the American public. From the
isolated position which the civil law has been per-
mitted to occupy in England, few of the standard
works concerning it have been translated into Eng
Iish, and this want has not been supplied by the
original English treatises on that subject have
no doubt that in Louisiana, in Texas, in Califor-
MIA, and in the Territories Of the ULited States
well as in Lower Canada, there will be a ready
demand for your publication. The profession
throughout the Union will readily lend their favor
the undertaking; and trust that your enter
prisng house will find it's interest in publishing,
from time to time, in the English language, such
other standard works as will form the basis Of a
civil law library.
l remain, gentlemen, very respectfully, your
obedIent servant, GEORGE EUSTlS.
Messrs. LITTLE & BROwN.
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aoOtxs PUBLIsHED AND I'm PRESS BY
CHARLES G. LITTLE & JAMES BROWN,
RnSTOU.

uooKs PUBLIsHED AND IN PRESS BY
CHARLES G. LITTLE q JAMES BROWN,
BOSTON.
TINTED STATES STATUTES AT LARGE.
u VOLUMElX. Will be published ON the lst OF
Anril next "The Statutes at Large and Treaties
Of the United States of America, Volume TX, "
Comprising all the Legislation of the Congress of
the United States from lS46 to 1851 inclusive /;
royal vo., about HOO pages. Price $3oo, In
superior law binding.
This volume is a continuation of the Statutes at
Large in VOLS, published by authority Of Con-
gress in 1856.
,AC COMPLETE SYNOPTICAL INDEX TO THE
UNITED STATES STATUTES AT LARGE, in
an order of the Senate and to be published agreea-
bly, TO a resolve of that honorable body. Royal vo
This Index will refer, under copious titles, to
each law, and every joint and Senate and House
resolve, public or private. which has been passed
or adopted under the Federal Constitution so that
the reader may see at glance the whole law on
any single subject
JUsTPUBLIsHED, DoMAT (M.) CIVIL Law
INITS NATURAL ORDER, transatedinto English
by VIM. Strahan, LID, Advocate in Doctors
Commons. Edited, from the second London Ed
ton, by Hon LUTHER S. CUSHING, late one OF
the Judg in the Court of Common Pleas; now Lee
turer on Civil and Parliamentary Law III Harvard
University. In 2 vols Royal Svo.
Among the writer's the Roman Law whose
works are best known to English and American
lawyers, and which have cxerted the most iniiu-
work, entitled The Civii LaU in its Natural Or
der,'' says Judge Story, preface to Bailments,)
considering the age and the circumstances in
which it was written, is truly wonderful per-
formance. His method is excellent, and his mat
ter clear, exact, and comprehensive"
The object of the author, in this learned produc-
ton, was to disembarrass those of the principles
and provisions Of the Roman law, which Of gen.
eral interest and application from the TECHNICAL
ties of the system, and, by presenting them in
natural and scientific method. to render them more
intelligible, and their attainment useful and
agreeable; and, though the work was particularly
intended for and adapted to the French jurispru-
dence of the age, it is not less applicable to every
system of law, Of which the Roman code is either
a part, or in which it is recognised body of
written reason. Besides the general claims which
he work thus possesses to the attention OF the Anne
rcan lawyer Domat has peculiar interest in those
of the States, whose legal institutions derived
in part from those of France Spain and are thus
founded in the Roman law.
These reasons have induced belief on the part
of the publishers that modern edition Of this cee
brated work would be acceptable TO the profession
and have led them to engage in republication Of
the English translation Of it by DR.. Strahan.
The republic., 1851-04-11
FROM ALFRED HENNEN, ESQ, OF THE
NEW ORLEANS BAR

1SO5IUNt S5EFT IoUU
Messrs. LITTLE & DRowN Gentlemen-I am
much pleased to learn that you engaged in
publishing a revised edition of Strahan's transla-
ton Of DOMAT ON CIVIL LAW. No work in
the English language, on the same subject, is to be
compared with it, for the fullness and correctness
of the doctrine conveyed throughout it.
Erom the time Of its publication, up to the pre-
sent, it has received the appreciation of the most
learned men and lawyers in every country, and
very dcservedly. The compiers Of the Code Ma
poleon drew copiously from it for their work. Ma
poleon himself studied it most carefully in carly
life, which may account for the singular acuteness
and wisdom Of his observations and decisions, dur
ing the discussions the adoption Of his CODE
Domnt should and hope will be, found in tho IL
brary of every American lawyer.
Your obedient servant, ALFRED HENNEN.
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ant, ALFRED HENNEN.

REPORTS OF CASES argued and determined in
the Circuit Court Of the United States for the frat
circuit from 1912 to 1851, as follows
GALLISON'S REPORTS. Reports of Cases ar
gued and determined in the Circuit Court Of the
United States, for the first Circuit, from 1912 to
1915. Second edition, with additional Notes and
References. 2 vols. svo. Boston, 1885.
81 should omit doing justice to my own feelings,
ss well as to the cause of TRUTH if were not to Sc
lect the decisions in Gallison's and Mason's Re-
ports specimens Of pre- eminent merit. They
may fairly be placed upon level with the best
productions Of Che English Admiralty, for deep and
accurate learning well for the highest ability
and wisdom in decision. % Kent, 20; (2) 527.
MASON (William P.) REPORTS OF CASES
in the Circuit Court of the United States for the
First Circuit, from 1916 to 1890. s vols. Svo.
s'rhese Reports comprise the Decisions of Mr.
Justice Story on the First Circuit Of the United
States, and follow in order after Mr. Gallison's
Reports. The Decisions relate to great variety
of MISREPRESENTATION, Admiralty, Personal,
and Real Law, and Chancery, and are character
iczd by the profound learning, acutenesa, and
thoroughness Of research, which such eminent
traits Of their author. They will bear favorable
comparison, in point OF learning and practical
utility, with the best volumes OF the English Re-
ports"
SUMMERS REPORTS. Sumner (Charles. }
Reports of Cases argued and determined in the
Circuit Court of the United States for the First Cir
cult. vols. Svo.
"These volumes contain the decisions of MIR.
Justice Story, and form a continuation to the &C.
ries Of Gallison and Mason. The decisions in the
present volumes relate particularly to questions of
Equity and Admiralty, and are of great practical
value"
STORY'S REPORTS Story (Wilam W.
Reports OF Cases argued and determined in the
Circuit Court Of the United States for the First Cir
cult. 3 vols. Svo.
'sThese volumes form a continuation to the Sc
yies Of Gallison, Mason, and Sumner. They con-
tain the last opinion ever pronounced by Mr. Jus-
tice Story who died while the last opinion in the
third volume yet undelivered."
WOODBURY. (Chas. L.) and MINOT (GeorgeD
Reports of Cases argued and deter mined in the
Circuit Court OF the United States for the Fret Cir
cult. Vols. I. and ii.
"These volumes contain the Decisions Of Hon.
Levi Woodbury., appointed TO succeed MIR. Story
as Assistant Justice for the First District"
Vol. iii. in press.
HOwARD'S SUPREME COURT REPORTS =
Howard (Benjamin CO. Reports Of Cases argued
and adjudged in the Supreme Court OF the Uni
ted States. Vols. 4, 8, D., and 8. 86 90 each
vol.
Thcsc Reports follow Peters, and with those Re-
ports and Dallas, Cranch, and Whcatons, COM
prise all the Decisions Of the highest Court known
10 our Law.
STORY ON THE CONSTITUTION, compRIs-
INC THE CossTrrurIorAL HIsToRy or THE UNITED
STATES a nstc edition in fsc0 uois. Spo.
0o- In press, will be ready in March.
Dcr
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II ers in Carpcting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Shccting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally.
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June 30-dtf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

subject to be touched upon at the fag end
of letter.
A good many of the unemployed live
by stealing, and the various branches of
that profession are also we'll worthy of de-
tail Some are supported by the public
purse and by private relief associations
BY far the larger half, however, [ am in
clined to think, are mainly assisted thro'
the trying season. by the bounty of friends
SO intimate and various are tue ties bv
which men are bound together, in socie-
ties. that hardly one stands entirely alone,
hardly one is utterly friendless and, in
time of trouble, the strong must help, will
help, and do help the weak.
L only desire to say, in conclusion, to
such of your young readers as are medi-
tating an abandonment of the country's
peaceful plenty, for the city's uncertain
plendor-think twice, before you do so !
Stay where you are Act we'll your parts.
and the healthful scenes in which your
childhood have been spent If you must
leave present abodes. seek some other
country village but let not the gaud and
glare of this whirling, roaring, distracting
city life, lure you to your ruin.
Tours truly,
CHAs. FosTKR.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
American Steamer Fired Into.

NEW ORK, Dec. 7.
The Captain of the steamer Promethe-
us, which arrived to day, reports that as
he was about to leave San Juan, the En-
glish brig of war Express fired two shots,
both passing within a few feet of the stea-
mer. Upon sending a boat on board the
brig the Captain stated, that he did it to
protect the authorities OF Greytown, who
had demanded what Capt Churchill, of
the steamer, thought illegal port charges,
and threatened to FIRE bomb shell I'M
less the fires Of the stea mer were put out
and the vessel brought to anchor The
Captain having paid the charges under
protest, was permitted by the brig to put
to sea.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
OBJ | III Y i.

On the Sth inst, we received telegraphic
dispatch, announcing the death Of CHARLES
GsAR, Esq, of Lafayette county; the infor-
nation caused sudden shock Of grief to the
7 friends of the deceased in this neighborhood,
as no accoun: of his previous illness had been
received. Since which time we have received
the following Obituary notice.
! Col. Gear was one among the oldest set
tiers and miners of Galena and the ueiphbor-
| ing mineral region of Fever River and its
branches For many years past he has resi-
ded IN that part of old Iowa co. knownas New
DIggings. about two miles below the village.
on the bank OF Fever River. AT the time OF
his death he was acting as Deputy Register
OF Lafayette county, in the absence of his son
who had been elected Register. and is now
absent in California; consequently the deceas-
ed resided at Shnllsburg.
Col. Gear was man well Known 10 the
| whole community in the mining region of up
per Illinois, and In Wisconsin. as man of
honor and integrity. His strait toward hon
esty OF purpose and of action, and kindness
OF heart and benovolence of feeling and Of
conduct. justly endeared him to all by whom
he was know n, and amongst whom he lived
Fer many years he was appointed and ell scted
Justice OF the Peace In very popuIous dis
trict, and few. very few indeed were the ap-
pedls from his judgments. His judicial "a
Teer mas given evidence that he literally wa
a peace-maker, and an upright Judge. Some
years since he held the commission of Colo
mel OF the Militia of the county of Iowa, when
Lafayette also belonged TO Iowa. Col. Gear
may be termed One of the Fathers of Mason
ry IN the West. For fifteen years past he has
been the Master of Lodges at Galena and Nevv
Diggngs, and he has held the high stations of
Junior Grand Warden, and Grand Lecturer
Of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. We un-
derstand that the Brethren of the Order
buried the deceased with all lheMasonic hoDers
due so worthy companion.
Col. Gear was native of New York. and
was about oO years of age at the time of his
DEAN. ne ied'es large family. and broth
ers and sisters in this State and in Iowa 70
mourn the loss Of kind relative. a sincere
friend and worthy man.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
Clerk OF the Supreme Court.

We are now reaping the bitter fruits of an
elective Judiciary. tribunal constituted as
the last resort for the settlement of those great
principles which govern life, liberty, and prop
erty-an independent and upright Judiciary
has always been regarded as the bulwork of
civil AID religious liberty. In the decisions
of the c9u is, and IN the dis ribut on of their
patronage Tor the pubic good and protection,
d Judge who would overlook character and
qualification, and permit his official acts TO be
controlled by the sordid considerations, which
Inducied him into office, is unworthy OF the
position which he occupies, and an unsafe ar
bitter between suitors in his courts. A Judge
who can be influenced by personal motives
in the bestowal Of public patronage will be
yendi in his decisions. Personal advance
inent Is She motive and principle of action In
both cases. To 90 behind judicial election
to find partisans and supporters TO reward for
their activity is realislng in practice one OF
the worst evils, foreshadowed by the hi tere
enemies of the elective system. A Judge
who does, not fell entirely independent upon the
bench should leave it, and give the public an
opportunity ofsupplying his place with man
of greater integrity aud more fl mness. Such
conduct IS we'll calculated to destroy the con-
fidence OF the public IN such functlonarIes.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
They Will Cure

~ See Sloan's advertisement in another
column, all you who would relieve you fani-
lies horses or cattle, from sprains or affecting
sores. The numerous encomiums bestowed
upon Sloans medicines as remedies for all
diseases which the inventor processes thew
will cure, and that too by men of worth and
integrity, whose acquaintance we are proud
TO claim, place them higher in our estimation
than any other medicine now in use.-Shulls-
burgh Telegraph, Wis.
See Sloan advertisement in another column
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

ID-Farmers, j: yoH know your interest always
keep on hand at least one bottle OF H. G. Farrell's
Arabian Llniment. Ii will be the means of saw
ing you either horse or cow before the year is
over. depend upon it; and if any of your family
have cuts, burns, sprains, rheumatism, stiffiouts
sore throat, tooth-ache &c, it will cure them also
without any possible doubt and it will allav the
most severe pains in few minutes. Every bot
tie You buy will do good enough to equal twenty
times the cost. See Advertisement :
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
THE TRIBUNE.
Mineral Point, lee. Is, - 1851.
The Presidents Message.

We laid this document before our rea-
ders last week. without comment farther
than TO pronounce it an able State paper.
aid ask for il careful perusal We
rrnst that our readers have peTused it. and
few we presume, will differ with US as to
IFS merits 1t gives plain and full state
ment of the affairs of our government
from WHICH it appears we were never IN a
more prosperous condition. The action
of the Government in Cuban difficulties
is set forth in proper light, and cannot
Lut receive the appreciation of all parties
The irdignity to the Spanish Consul at
New Orleaus-the question of reciprocal
trade between the United States and Can
ada-the adjustment Of claims Of citizens
If the United States against Portugal
the trouble between the French Govern
ment and the Sandwich Islands The
recent disturbances in Mexico--the Cali
fornia claims, &c &c. are all discussed
at length and with ability, and in proper
spirit
4 modification Of the Tariff is urged.
and specific duty IN place of ad valerem
recommended, wherever it can be done =
The President also recommends that such
determinations should be made as to ''en-
courage home productions without exclu-
ding foreign competition .
An Agricultural Bureau is very strong
IL recommended. and we trust will meet
with the approval of Congress
Many other subjects are brought to the
notice Of Congress. Of which we cannot
NOW speak. The President IS firm and
decided in his cudeavors To sec all Laws,
having the Constitution for basis, faith
fIlv observed As a whole, We consider
this Message one Of the best that has ever
been laid before the people. 1t is plain
Statesman like document, and reflects
great credit upon its author. Such
Message cannot fail tn render the Admin
istration of MuLAEp FILLMORE popular
anon. all classes Let Congress act up
II tle recommendations Of the President,
and far more good viii be accomplished
tban is usual fof that body during pro
tracted session
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

Another scientific wonder! Important to
dyspeptIcs.-Dr. ]. s. Houghton's Pepsin.
The True Dieesfiye Fluid or Gastric Juice.
prepared from Rennet, or the Fourth stom-
ach OF the Ok. after directions Of Baron Lie
h's' the great Physiological Chemist, by j. S.
Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia This is
truly wonderfully remedy for Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver Complaint. Cont
stliutlon' aud Debility. curing after nature 5
own method, by natures own agent. the Gas
trio Juice. Pamhlets, containing scientific
evidence of il value. furnished by agents gra-
tbs. See notice among the medical adver-
tiSements. void n 3q1v
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

HURRA TOR THE IA
great many bombastic and don quixotish
orders, are now going the rounds of the
press, in the shape of orders to the faith
full. hearted with pomp, and signed with
mysterious Initials of Captains. Generals,
Brigadiers and Colonels. The people have
got to pay for these advertisements, and
these farces in the shape of Taxes, and it
is hoped that the legislature elect, will lay
its huge paw upon the whole system, and
tear it to pieces about as big as the corn
stalks which the militia of Massachusetts
and New York last trained with
We hope they will break this expensive
and ridiculous military egg before it is
Matched
Those presses which are devoted to the
interests of the people, will loose no OPP
portunity to expose the miserable-love of
Office pampering humbug -Kenosha Tel
egraph.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
Farther of the PrOmetheus Affair.

NEW DIRK, Dec y.
The Courier & Enquirer of this morn
ing, by special telegraph from Washing
ton correspondent, says: Mr. Webster has
written despatch to Mr. Lawrence, cur
Minister at the Court of St James, to as
certain from Lord Palmerston. whether
the late outrage to the Prometheus was
authorized by standing or special orders
from his Government. This communica-
ton specially states that this outrage is
considered as direct violation Of the first
article of the treaty of 1850 Immedi-
ate action is insisted on, either by the re-
turn of Mr. Bulwer, or the appointment
of some person of sufficient authority
The tone of the official paper is high, just
and American. Letters have also been
written urging Mr.. Lawrence to proc eed
firmly and promptly. The Atlantic. which
was to sail to-day. was detained by the
State Department for the purpose Of tax
ing these dispatches
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

AYE ; CHERRY PEcroRAL. We would
call the attention of our readers to this excel
ntmedIclne. with the satisfaction one feels
In Pralslng benefactor. Having been af7ic-
ted by the serious effects of cold seated on
the lungs. and found reeaf and cure from its
use, we can add our testimony to the much
already given TO prove It's singular mastery
over disease. Ifany medicine before the com
munlty can be relied on to cure affections Of
the throa, and lungs, it is .3yer's Cherry Pee
tOraL-Chris'tan Observer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

bRoTHER JoHNATHAS, LARGE AS Liz
This y ammoth Pictorial Christmas aud New
Years sheet has coue to hand. and bids fair
to distance all former issues. The New y ork
Tribune says thai over $4,000 copies were
sold during November. 1t is issued by b.
Fl. Day (Successor to Wilson & Coz y. Y.
and sold al by him at l2 cents each. or ten for
dollar. Mr.. Day also issues the v eekly
Brother Jonathan, at one dollar year, and it
is an excellent paper.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
Fairi Fair, Fairl

The Ladies of the Sewing Society con
nected with the Episcopal Church, in this
place, will hold Fair on the evenings OF
Wednesday and Thursday the 18th and
10Th inst, at the Court House.
~ A supper will be served up on the
occasion
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18

Amount of resources over liabilities, I.4I4 ST
In connection with the above, is proper TO ad thai
the whole state debt has been canseed. The Chairman
of the Board personally waited upon he State Officers
during the last winter and succeeded in getting allow
made by them, in favor OF tn Couuy for double,
Illegal and from 1880 to 1919 Inclusive,
to the amount Of Lies Ga by which arrangement the
County has been relieved of the many burdens
that have 80 long been pressing down upon her.
The claims against Grant Crawford and Green County
which have 6gured largely in the prospective
OF the County, have been s5andoned-a dgement
standing agains; Iowa County for in the suit
with Crawford. Those against individuals for the
most Part, entirely worthless.
The amount due upon Tax deeds snd Certificates viii
be gradually drawn Eleven hundred dol
lars having been paid the County Treasury during
The last year.
large portion Of the expenses of the past year. par
culay those OF the Circuit Court Grand sud Petit Ju-
RES Coroner IaQuests and Attorneys fees have resulted
criminal trials al the last term of
Court. and have increased ordinary expenditures
least Two Thousand dollars.
II. NJ BILLINGS, Chm,
ARTIST, THO's S. ALLEN, Ctk BID sup.
we hope our readers will hear in mind hist the
Criminal trials alluded in last paragraph
he legIima.e offspring OF our License La-.-ED. TRl
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-12-18
ia SIR NfRM.

Married at Agile, Lafayette Co., Wis. on
the LIST day OF December, 1851, by George
II. Lille, Esq. Mr.. john C. ANDREWS to
Miss. SARAH WRrGHr, all of Agile.