Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-05-06
MINERAL. POINT RAILROAD

eral Point Ran Road Company, closes with the
folio wing truthful remarks
There is a mistaken notion somewhat preva-
lent, that these outlets of communication with the
works Of other states, are calculated to drain our
state of Its resources; it is not understood that
these facilities OF trade and travel work both
ways-brng in as well as carry out-if they car
y Oft our lead and produce, they return emigra-
ton, money and goods; by increasing the iacili-
ties OF business property and trade Is increased IN
the same ratio. State pride should never restrict
Tree interchange with our neighbors in all bust
ness relations, otherwise it is a solitary pride
which IS the prelude 10 a fall"
i D~CaARLEs KEAN, the celebrated tragedian,
died in London, few weeks since
HAS Bread is the staff of life, so is Advertising
the staff of business 1t is the great secret Of sue.
cess, No business man will do without it.
IVA rival TO Jenny Lind, by the name of Miss
JAY, Of Wisconsin, has recently been discovered
in the Female Seminary at lie Roy, Ny. Her
singing is said by some, even to surpass that of
Jenny.
II The New Orleans Picayune contradcts the
report OF the prevalence of Ship Fever in that city
1t says, the city was never more healthy.
IL The New York Tribune is assured under
Mr.. Clay's own hand that he decidedly preferred
Mr.. Fillmore as the whig candidate for re election.
II Gov. French of Illinois, has issued his
Proclamation for an extra session of the Illinois
Legislature, to convene on the 18th of June
II The New York Tribune of the 10th ult.
says, Land Warrants are not plenty but firm at
Sis to sl25, per leo acres.
II The new apportonment bill of thsState in
creases the members of the Senate to 25, and the
Assembly to 81
IC-Gov. FarweIl has issued Proclamation
offering reward of $500 for the apprehension
and delivery, 10 the Sheriff of St Crox Co.. of the
two Chippewa Indians under sentence Of death,
who escaped from jail over year since.
! D~Springfeld. H., has elected Wing city off
GERS by majorities ranging from ITO to 267.
II Maine sustains her liquor law. In 65 towns
at the recent election, the vote stood,
! For the Law, .......-........... 10000
Agalnstit, .................... 1858
II The first cotton mill in America was erect.
ed at Pautucket, R. 1, in 1860, % years ago.
U-one ounce OF fresh quicklin,e, dissolved in
water, will soften two barrels of ordinary hard wa
ter, and render it fit for washing purposes. So
says an exchange.
DJ-No less than 537 bills, memorials and res
olu'ions were passed by the late legislature of
this state Who says we do not have too much
/ legislation?
g The State loan of $4,000 has been taken
in joint account by A. Mitchell. and Marshall &
Ilsley, of Milwaukee, and party in Chicago at
9S cents on the dollar. The loan runs five wears
at eight per cent.
IVA sailor named Carl, was instantly killed
at Milwaukee, the 22d. by falling from the yard
| arm of the schooner Kirk White, to the deck. a
distance ofnearIy forty feet
IJ-In the event of the ratification of the Sioux
treaty, $4,000 900 will be paid out by the Gov
eminent in Minnesota, during the coming wear.
Look outfor Land Sharks about them "diggins.8
I1-The Texas papers announce the death of
Taylor White, the greatest stock grower in that
state. $4,000 in specie was found in his safe.
D-The Citizens of Madison are circulating
subscription for the erection of new hotel in that
village. The plan proposed will require about
$4,000. We hope they will succeed in the en-
terprise.
D-on the goth uIt., the Ohio river at Pittsburg
was SO feet above low water mark. Ithad com
menced falling,
1.-THE long bridge over the Potomac at Wash
ington, has been carried away by the freshet.
II Three men were killed few DAYS since on
the Chicago and GaIena Railroad near Fl gin-
They were on gravel train, which ran over
cow upon the track, and threw off the unfortunate
men.
A Coon AcT-Our legislature passed an act
granting TO Boards of Supervisors the liberty of
transacting much local business heretofore done
by the legislature, such changing names, reno
IL ing County seats, vacatHg Town plats, &c
GEN. Sco1T AT VERA CRuz.-The follow
ing testimonial is from the journal of an Eng
lish soldier who served under Gen. Scott in
Mexico:
A great deal of virtuous indignation has
been exhibited by the English press on the
subject Of the bombardment Of Vera Cruz,
which it has generally stigmatzed as q bar
barous slaughter Of women and children hav-
ing parallel in modern history.
1t was asserted that Wellington, or any OF
his generals, had never bombarded an omen
city. and great deal more of a similar ten
dency, all calculated to show that the war is
carried on in highly humane and civilized
mode by the enlightened nations of Europe;
and that the mericans, and Gen. Scott in
particular, had behaved in a very barbarous
manner. Now, all that sort of .waddie seems
excessively weak to any one at al acquainted
with the circumstances; the truth being no.
torious that Gen Scott, besides being one Of
the most skiilful and scientific generals of
modern times is also one of the most humane
men in the world.
For my part, l have not the slightest
! doubt that his character, in respect Of the
noblest attributes of humanity, may bear TIL
| umphaut comparison with that OF the most
praiseworthy and philanthropic members Of
any society, order, profession in the world;
the real fact being, that his humani Y, and a
desire to spare a needless effusion of blood,
caused him to adopt the method he took for
the reduction of Vera Cruz; being anxious
to avoid repetition of the horrible and savage
+ ly baTbarOus scenes consequent on the storm
ing of city and of which the history of the
Peninsular war may furnish few examples
Illustrative OF the humane practices of Euro