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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
Choice SayingS of Newton.

My principal method of defeating hearsay,
is by establishing the truth. One proposes
to nil bushel with tares now if | can fill II
first with wheat, | shall defy his attempts.
Many have puzzled themselves about the
origin of evil; | observe there is an evil, and
that there IS way to escape ii, and with this
begin and end.
/ can conceive living man without an arm
but not without a head or heart; so there are
some truths essential to vital religion, and
which all enlightened souls are taught.
We should take care we do not make our
professions of religion receipt in full for all
other obligations.
A man truly illuminated would no more
despise others, than Bartimeus, after his own
eyes were opened, would take a stick and
beat eUery blind man he met.
w hen weak arguments are adduced to sus-
tain good cause, and are refuted, il is a
common error for men TO suppose the contrary
side of the question is established. The poiu,
at issue, Is yet untouched. To show the in
conclusiyenees OF an argument is not to ad-
duce one upon the opposite side of the ques-
tion.
II is very important in debate to introduce
but few arguments and sustain them well.
In war, Philip of Macedon and Alexander the
Great owed their success to the introduction
of the phalanx. Napoleon gained his victo-
rius by concentrating his force upon d single
point.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
Raegs @f sJ1 13re6@dmg:


The following anecdote, illustrative OF the
ate Stephen Girard. of Philadelphia, is from
lhe New Bedford Nercury
Mr.. Girard had favoriie clerk, one who
every way pleased him, and who al the age
OF twenty-one years, expected Mr. G.. TO say
something of his future prospects, and per-
haPs lend him helping hand in startling him
in the world. But MIR. G.. said nothing care
fully avoiding the subject of his escape from
minority.
At length after the lapse of some weeks,
the clerk mustered Up courage enough to ad-
dress Mr.. q. upon the subject.
Il suppose, SIR" said the clerk, "I am
free, and thought would say something to
you as to my future course"
''Hes, yes, know you are" said Mr.. C.,
and my advice TO you is, that you go and learn
the cooper's trade
This announcement we'll nigh threw the
clerk of the track; but recovering his equi-
librum, he said if Mr.. O.. was in earnest he
would do so.
Il am in earnest" was the reply.
The clerk, rather hesitatingly, sought one
of the best coopeTs, and agreed with him up
on The terms of his apprenticeship, and went
al It In good earnest, and IN the course of time
made good a barrel anybody.
He went and told Mr.. Girard he graduated
with all honoIs of the craft, and was ready
to set up his business, at which the old man
seemed graiifed, and told him 10 make one
of the best barrels he could. The young
cooper selected the best material he could,
and soon put in finish three ofthe best barrels,
and wheeled them up to the old mans coun-
ting room Mr. G.. said the barrels were
first rate, and demanded the price.
''One Dollar" replied the clerk it is as
low | can live by"
Cheap enough - said the employer, make
out your bill and present it."
And now comes the cream Of the whole.
Mr.. q. drew a check of $40 900, and
handed ii to the clerk, with these words:
There take that, and invest il in the best
possible way, aud If you are unfortunate and
lose 1t. you have good trade to tall on, which
will afford you living at all times"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
The Printer.

The night grows late, the streets are hushed-
the moon-beams feck the deserted pavempnt-and
sleep strews It's siumberous popies over the in
habltants of the silent city. All are at rest save
the printer, who is busy at his case
Dreams, lovely winged cherubs hover about
the repose OF man and maiden visions as pare
as hrst lilies and beautiful as the matron and the
child-but 10 the printer all is reality, toll and
WEAKNESS
How nimbly and cheerfully does he adjust the
faithful types; if ne took mo note OF time
as II the duties that wearing out his life were
more diversion than a laborio1s avocation. But
amid their monorinous discharge, believe US the
printer thinks of home and sweet rest, and sighs
within himself for the better lot of which others
are possessed. and yet there is no repose for
him-though the night tramps on ami the Jock
und dawn Will soon appear
Why o his motions grow less rapid-whv
move MS fingers IN deliberate and mechanical
a way. Whence is the smile that fingers at his
hp' Ike the first sunbeam at the gates of morn
ing. There IS gentle presence at his side-an
eye-blue as violets glancing into his own--au
accent, sweet as music. enhancing his ear, and
reaching his very heart.
1t IS but moment-it was only a reverie-it
did not even win him from ms occupation-il on
ly caused his hand 10 falter, not to cease-the
printer awakens TO busy toll again.
He who receive your sunrise favorite and wander.
perhaps listessly over ITS pages remember that It
Is the fruit OF toll, VIII ch was active and uutring
while you were quietly sleeping-that life Is i'm
printed IN its columus-that your convenience
and comic Is bought with the price OF weaTi-
ness
There Is an "electric chord which being
charged with sympathy, will carry the gentle
burden even 10 the most distant hearts We be-
speak ITS agency IN behalf OF the faithful printer.
Buff Er
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

There was q pale girl sitting in the
room, resting her intellectual forehead up
on her hand, and perusing the pages of
volume that lay on the table before her.
Ever and anon, she looked up, and took
thoughtful survey of the wall and the
ceiling as if she would more entirely
grasp and incorporate into her own mind
the idea Of her author
The room itself was a picture of COST
ness and comfort; and one on entering it
at this season of the year, could not avoid
imagining what its attractions must nee
essarily be in cold blowing night in De-
cember
A beautiful tortoise-shell cat lay sleep
ing on the rug before the closed fire place.
the personifcation of peace and quietness
The carpet on thefoor was bright and Of
a cheerful pattern.
There stood a small secretary, above a
chest of drawers, against one of the walls,
and between the front windows hung a
mirror beneath which stood miniature
pier table. The secretary was not empty
of books, neither were the walls bare of
paints. To be sure, there was nothing of
a very extravagant or expensive charae-
ter in them, yet they were the best her f.
nances would permit her to enjoy. and
above all they were in good taste. This
latter was more than half of their value.
Full and voluminous curtains swept the
carpet before the windows, save where at
one window, the light found its unobstruct-
ed way to the street These must have
had peculiar effect in the season of win
ter when the lone girl might retire with
in her own domain, and there give reign
to those feelings and fancies which winter
confinement is so apt to induce
The countenance of this girl-whose
name [ shall here give as Emelia Johns
ton-was striking. There was, at least
there seemed to be no one expression so
predominant over it as sincerity. With
this is always allied innocence Of inten-
ton If aught else could have been CLEAN
ed from her face, we are at a wonder what
it could be-
She appeared as if accustomed to this
solitude; as if it were no new thing that she
should be alone, and left to find her own
reflections Such was the case. There
was an air of calmness about her person,
that could be equalleG by nothing so
much as the air of contentment that
reigned throughout the apartment.
Such was the difference in the inte-
rior of the two houses in the village Of
Broadbrook, of certain summer eve
ming.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
How TO Ruin q Sen.

/. lie; him have his own way.
,. Allow him a free use Of money.
3 Suffer him 10 roam where he pleases on
the Sabbath
4 Give him full access to wicked compan-
ions.
. Call him 10 no account OF his evenings.
6. Furnish him with no stated employment
Pursue either Of these ways, and you will
experience d most marvellous deliverance, or will
have 10 mourn over a debased and ruined child
Thousands have realized the sad result aud have
gone sorTowiug 10 the grave.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

o. The machine prepared at Narseil-
les for the assassination of Louis Napo-
leon on his visit to that city, was compos-
ed of two hundred and fifty gun barrels
AIDED with fifteen hundred bullets, be
sides four blanderbusses similarly charg
ed with grape shot. This battery, if FIR
ed during the passage Of the procession
would have completely swept away the
President and his attendants Many OF
the conspirators were arrested. The plot
concocted by a secret society, had long
been watched By the police.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
How 10 ''finish" a Dlughicr.

For the attainment Of this end Punch gives the
following directions
l. Be always telling her how pretty she is.
2. lustill into her mind proper love of dress
). Accustom her 10 much pleasure that
she is never happy at home.
T. Allow her 10 read nothing but novels
3. Teach her all ths accomplishments, but
none OF the utilities OF life.
6. Keep her ia the darkest ignorance Of the
mysteries OF house keeping.
:. Initiate her into the principle that II is vul-
gar 10 do any thing for herself.
5. To strengthen the latter belief, let her have
a ladies maid.
Q. And lastly, having given her slch an edu-
cation, m rry her 70 a clerk IN the Treasury up
IN Els year, or to an ensign that Is going out
to India.
L. with the above careful training. your daugh-
ter is not finished. you may be sure 1t is no fault
Of yours, and you must look upon her escape as
nothing short Of a miracle.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
DID YOU SHED ANY TEARs?n


Shed tears2 Oh yes. and I would weep
Tears OF the hearts own blood,
Could they from my loved country sweep
This dark and dreadful flood
The food of sin which rolls along
It's deep and turbid wave,
and binds in fetters fast and strong
The poor down-trodden slave!
saed tears? They would unbidden start;
I'm thankful that they did;
And shame be to the human heart
That would have wished them hid.
ID stand upon the highest dome
OF this proud nations hall,
And as read, if tears would come,
I'd proudly bid them fall.
Shed tears? Think you a christian soul
One blessing would receive,
r. when such scenes before it roll,
Not even tears would give2
An yes. wept, and l must pray
That Justices out-stretched hand,
VIII yet a little longer stay
Its vengeance from our land.
Shed tears2 All yes, for Hungary
shed most willing tears;
Aad shall | not for Africa,
Which deeper sorrow bears?
Shed tears? would that they might flow,
Till slavery should be oer,
And all 1his goodIy land should know
Christs love, from shore to shore.
PiGtteuilte. Nor. 9th, 1882. MA. u.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

FEENCH AND ENGLISH MARRIAGES In
France marriages are conducted on a very
different plan 10 those in England On
this side of the channel young ladies new
er chose for themselves, or if they do,
their choice must be approved cf by their
parents or guardians as the law absolute
ly prevents the possibility of any marri-
age without the written sanction Of pater-
nal authority. To marry without this.
which cannot be done under the age of %
years, requires legal proceedings and for
malities, which are generally repugnant to
a modest lady few are to be found who
sue their own father, and expose them.
selves to three months public notice, cal
ling thus everybody to witness their i'm
patience. l might here remark that elope-
ments, or, as they might be termed in
English, trips to Gretna Green" are out
of the question in France, because the
young lady, in consequence of the above
mentioned provision of the law, would
perpetually remain under the imputation
of having offended public decency. Ii
must therefore be well understood, that
no marriage can take place without the
express consent Of the parents. II may
happen, aud probably sometimes does
that parents abuse the power which the
law has placed in their hands, De Mar
riareen France.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

nP There is no God bu. God, the living,
and the seif-subsisting.
Whose committsih wickedness, commit
teth III against his own soul God is know
ing and wise.
Surely they who devour the possessions of
orphans unjustly, shall swallow down moth
ing but FIRE into their bellies. and shall broil
in raging flames. From the Koran of Mo
hammcd.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
CHAPTER II.

Mr. Edward Wilkinson, with his charm
ing sister Eliza, were guests at the man
sion of Mr. Ingleton, on the evening in
question The former was a young man
who had but recently come into the pos
session of large estate in the city of
B. Both had been acquaintances
of the Ingleton's in other days, and the
friendship was kept alive by just such
social unions as the present
The young man was well educated. and
refined and pleasing in his manners. The
pride of Miss Mary Ingleton was percept-
iblv kindled at the sight of his high and
gentlemanly bearing, and she managed,
through the assistance of her mother. to
secure his company for lazy promenade
through the rooms
I see nearly all the good people of the
village here tonight, [ suppose. said he.
inclining his head slightly towards the
fair Mary who leaned on his arm.
Yes they are nearly all here-that is
all who deserve to 20 into good society"
was her ready reply
Yet I seem to miss one face that [
have seen in this place since have been
here" said he.
Whose 2n
You may perhaps guess" replied he
I have spoken of her before you"
Mary reflected a moment.
I'm sure l cannot think. Whose face
is it pray 2"
Il viii tell you, then"
''Do, for I am entirely in the dark"
1t is the pretty one that belongs to
that Miss Johnston, the milliner," said he
smiling
Fudge p' proudly and perplexedly re
torted the beauty.
Fudge. or not, Miss Ingleton, I say
she is handsome"
Fallen in love, l suppose 2" spicily
suggested Mary
1T certainly would be no act of gal
lantry in me to confess it now, even if |
had But to tell the truth, should like
to have met her here"
Mary Ingleton was mortified and per
picked at once.
But she is only a milliner p' said she.
Yes" coldly retorted Mr. Wilkinson.
"And poor"
Exactly"
"Besides-do you believe in extending
invitations to people of that class for a
select party like this 2"
In your case, Miss Ingleton, should
not, and could not pretend to say what ]
think Yet can see no objection to as
sociating with one who appears to possess
both intelligence and refinement, even II
he or she be poor.
''Nor !; that is not my position" re.
piled Mary greatly perplexed. But de-
sire TO be as select as possible in my as
sociations.n
"And a most excellent rule Of conduct
TO adopt"
Il always know, first, who are reputod
respectable who possess well-established
characters
Precisely"
"And who are calculated to suit my
taste"
You could not by any mode of reck-
oning, come nearer true result in these
matters Indeed, l most highly com
mend your good judgment. Now allow
me to ask you single question, on the
top of all this"
Go on then. Mr.. Wilkinson"
"What is the character of this Miss
Johnston p
We'll, I know nothing about It
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
= Moses sars he wishes hs conld b,

y Moses says he wishes he could hear
Of some place where people never die; he
would 60 and end his days there. Moses
is the same eccentric individual, atten
ding divine service in church where the
people came very late to meeting, observed
that it seemed TO be the fashion there 'sfor
nobody to 60 to meeting until everybody got
there
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
MI, yANDUSEN, VI. d,

TrENDERs his services as PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
TO the fnhsbitants of Mineral Point and vicinity.
and uoald inform his friends and the public, that he
removed residence the house formerly own.
ed and tecured by Col. D. w Jones' directly opposite
the Masonic Hall, and his office door below the
Store of Burke Fairchd ESQ., and two doors above the
Post Ofice.
Mineral Point, Aug. - 1852. ATT
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

CoMIcAL. - Pride Of country is carried
sometimes to ridiculous length. An old
Scotchman, on hearing lot Of men wrangle
about the peculiarities of the Deluge, said
that he could not understand the subject Till he
could know what tine Scotch historians Of
that neriod sid about il.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

MEEKNEss.-We heard of poor boy, about
eighteen, who fell in love with '.strong
minded" widow, aged, about thirty-fve. He
was IN bad way, ddn't understand "wid-
ders," but hung around" so as to attract the
notice and contempt of his idol. Getting des-
perate, and hearing the widow was sick, he
mustered his courage, went down to the house
and offered 10 watch with her" Her eyes
flashed, she jumped up, looked at him, and
said with awful distinctness-
''Jem, tell your mother if she don't keep
you 10 home, I'll hurt you ~
Jem arose, went to her ''dogratype," which
hung over the mantle piece, kissed it, drop
ped two tears on the cats back, made up an
awful face-and left. Hasn't been there
since Clinton Courant.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

@ An Indiana paper says, that during
trial in Lawrenceport, young lad who was
called as witness. was asked If he knew
what was the obligation of oath. and where
he would go if he told lie He said he
supposed ne would 90 where all the lawyers
went 10
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
AM4sA com

SORR & 1TESSuORE,
ATTORNEYS Al LAW,
-BzsrGI PoiHtz EJse8zstz.
AVE associated themselves tcEether the purposs
Ii Of practising the Law and viii give prompt stten
siOn 10 ali business entrusted 10 their care,
cFFICE, toOr 10 the " isconsln Tribune Once.
Land Warrants bought an sold Lands entered and
Warrants located for persons residing distance,
the most favor a BILE terms.
Business letters win in all cases be answered BY return
of mail.
has time Franklin (ghlsnd, P. o. where he viii at
tsnd - business as heretofore.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

TIE LAST PRoPHET-A curious genius
who styles himself -an apostolic forerun-
ner," has been stumping it in New Jersey
His dress and appearance is said to be of
the most unique style On his hat he
wears a metallic spread eagle, and round
his neck be carries suspended a curious
brass horn, which he sounds when be
wants to draw an audience
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
CHARLES COTTERELI,

Dg-The only good and cheap HOUSE, SIGN, and
ORNAMENTAL. PAINTER.
Wagons, Buxyies aHd Seighs, Banners, Regalias snd
aHsparenCies, Painted with and despatch.
Paper hanging, white-EaShing and Wastaining done
the style. Country orders punctuay attended
10. ResideUc one door Of the Franklin House,
Mineral Point Wis. lily
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

JUSTICE oE FHE PEACE-Franknn Highland P o.;
J Wis, VIII attend TO the payment Of Taxes Convey
ncinS and such other business be entTustedL 10
~ F2anIiin" Ioyra t:ountv Mis-. Aug 1851 iItf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
sAuFTFl CRswFORD,

ATTORNEY A. And LAND AGENT, AISERAL POINT, Wis
-TTILL give prompt attention TO all business entrus
w ted to him Land Warrants guaranteed to be
genuine, for sale at the lowest market price
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

1URVIVING PARTNER of the late firm Of Paris 4
- Legate, continues q Land Agency business al his
old stand, recenty occupied for short time by the
drm) Land Warrants constantly for sale. Sltf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
Doct. WILLIAM HILDEBRAND,

PzACTIcKs AKDIcISE, SURGERY AND MIDWIFERY,
I'm MINERAL POINT, Wis. He keeps good supply
z OF DruRa and Medicines. Office, three doors be-
low the Post once, on high street. Residence over
2 Eairchilds Store
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
P. w. THOMAS,
1rsTIcE oFTHE PEACE.

u STACE h OF Ia L Il ACEs
WMTILL attend preparing the necessary papers for
w procuring LAND WARRANTS, under the late act
of Congress aud also, drawing Mortgages other e-
gal instruments, and all other business appeTtaining TO
his Office or as Attorney Law ONCE in the east
Room ofthe Lower Floor the Court Hoase, Mineral
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

GT"Look out up dar, how you fro bricks
guess you want ie Kill dis nigga" said
lusty black hod carrier, the other day, when
large brick fell from a three story scaffold up
on his head and broke in two without ary
further damage.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

A Coon HiT.-A little child at church Oh
serving the minister very vehement in his word
and gestures, cried out, ''Noiher, why don't
the people let the mal out Of the box 7
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

eWhcre did you some from said Smith to
beggar of the Isle Of Wight.
From the d,vil.'
What's going IN in bis country p
Much the same IS here
What's fhat4
The rich taken in a, d the poor kept out
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02

A FACT FOR BIOLOGISTS. - Mr.. Charles
Rice, in sinking well on his premises in the
north part of this town, found al the depth of
twenty feet below The surface, and underneath
large boulder rocks which he blasted, a ST a.
tum of black earthly substance about one foot
thick, free from all grit, and having the appear
ance Of alluyion though more nearly resem-
bling decayed vegetable matter. Next below
this were other strata of soil, sand, and pam
and mbedded In the latter were partially de-
cayed sticks Of wood resembling roots of trees,
but on examination proved 10 be pieces of
hemlock, and among other things pine stick
three and three-quarter inches in length, and
three-tourths of inch thick, and in form
like a common wooden button, with wrought
iron nail through the centre, which was brt
slightly corroded, and the wood, except 4
portion Of the exterior, in good state of pre-
servation. The location of the we'll is upon
one Of the highest swels of land In Barre,
there being but gentle acclivity of the sur
face above 1t, and no high, abrupt hills around
or near It, and which, within the recollections
Of some of our oldest inhabitants, was cover
ed with heavy forest Of chestnut trees. In
digging the twenty feet there was no appear
ance of the earth ever being previously dis
turbed, and consisted Of the various strata
common in this section of primitive forma-
ton Barre Miss Gaz.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
a Card to the Ladies.

&28, OFFS
Weuld respectfully announce 10 the ladies of
Mineral Point and vicinity, that sire has Just
received the latest style of
BON \ ETS,
with the most fashionable materials for nanufac-
turing the same; consisting Of
Ve7rets. SKIS, Planes and ETolcsrs,
OF every description worn. She would also say
that she has received full set Of
DRESS, CLOAK ANl CAPE PATTERNS.
which VIII Be furnished 70 those working al the
business for small remuneration.
=. Ladies, please call and see our patterns
Goods AZ all tunes freely shown.
Mineral Point Oct II, 1852. Stiff
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
LLOYD a. WHEELER,
CHARLES P.lEGATE,

- ENERAL DEALERS in Fancy sni staple Dry
I n Goods, Groceries, Crocksry and Hardware, High
Street Mineral Point SS.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-02
Notice to Miners,

A Ii persons 2re hereby forbid MiDIng, Digging,
otherwise tTespsssng upou the south hsif Of the
northeast quarter OF section six, dve, three
eSst. in the county Of lows under the penalty Law
WI LlIAM TY6ER,
EDWARD TYRER-
DOdgeviIe, Nov. ., 1852. 3m3pd