Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-26

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The most natural inquiry in the world
Session after session laws are passed by our
Legislature affecting the rights of persons and
property, the existance of which the people at
large are as ignorant of as they are ofthe sour
ces of the Niger. Wisconsin, nearly alone of
all the states In the Union, refuses 10 spread
her enactments before the whole people. The
fact is disgraceful to the state.
AT the late session bill was introduced by
Mr. Briggs, of Rock. providing for the puhli-
cation of the laws not only in every county
but IL every newspaper in the state. the whole
at cost of about fifteen hundred dollars 1t
passed the senate, but was blocked in the as
sembly by the effort of a certain class there
who were wont systematically TO seek popu-
larlty at the expense ofjustice and the interests
of the peoPle.-[ Kenosha Democrat.
REMARKARLB RELIC.-.4 Sampson Razor.
Cardinal Wiseman, of London, during re-
cent tour OIL the continent, accepted locket
containing lock of hair recorded to have been
cat from SIMPSONS head by DeHlqh, and was
also shown the scissors with which she cut it.
on one of the blades of which, was distinctly
marked sheffield"
O. New York is getting close to Buffalo.
The train which left New York on Monday
morning, at O'Clock A. NJ. arrived there at
Z. NJ, Buffalo time, or in IA hours 20 min
utes, running time. This is the quickest run
ever made.
The ERIcssoS ImPRoyIsG.-This vessel lies
at her dock at Williamsburg, n. Y, and Is
undergoing alterations in her machinery. The
cylinder heads, which were originally Of
rough Iron and too elastic to sustain fnll pres
sure, will be replaced by those Of cast metal.
She will be ready to sail on her first trip to
London about the LIST of July. Capt. Erics-
son and some of the principal owners go out
in her to Europe.
1.-THE candles you sold me last were very
bad" said Suett, TO a talow-chandler. ain
deed, sir, am sorry for that 7" Yes sir,
do you know they burn to the middle and
would then burn no longer" "You surprise
me; what, sir, did they go out?' "No, sir,
no they burnt shorter. -
Judge of books, as of men. There is none
wholly fautless, or perfect. That production
may be said 10 be valuable one, by the peru
sal of which judicious reader may be the Wi
ser and better; and is not to be dispised for a
few deficiencies or Inconsistencies.
Mr.. Gardiner, celebrated musical amateur
gave 4i0 for tooth Of Shakespeare. After
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years, he exhibited it one evening to a celebra-
ted surgeon, who discovered that il was the
tooth of a calf! However, as it cost so much
money, the virtuoso still retains it, and will
not be persuaded that he was imposed upon.
C During recent performance of Shake
spears Romeo andJuliet,at Marblehead, Mass,
the fair Jullet's question, in the soIiloquy be-
fore taking the sleeping draught-"W hat II
this mixture do not work at all - was answer
ed by an urchin in the pit with, ''then take a
dose of pills" The effect upon the audience
can be better imagined then described.
r. The longer we live, the more our ex-
peTience widens the less prone are we tc
Judge our neighbours conduct, to question the
worlds wisdom.
C. IfyOu would enjoy your meals, be good
natured. An angry man can't tell whether he
Is eating boiled cabbage or stewed umbrellas.
IL The f;equentuse of asparagus is strong
ly recommended in affections of the chest and
lungs in fact, asparagus is one of the most
wholesome, as we'll agreeable vegetable
we possess.
~ Reflection is the flower of the mind
giving out wholesome fragrance. Reverie is
/ the same flower when weak and running to
seed.
STRANGE IF TRUE.-Telegraphic reports,
both from New \ oJk and Buffalo, state that
IFhishey is quiet.
A DISMAL IDEa-"If all the world were
blind, what melancholy sight it would be- -
said an Irish clergyman to his congregation.
II Charles Phelps, OF New York, has given 10
{ oil = 2 L..
Its vicinity, wherewith to endow the Phelps Pro
iessorshlp.
II Il IS said, that lump of wet saleratus. an
oiled to the sting OF a wasp OF bee will stop the
pain IN one moment and prevent II from swell
ing.
II Warts, it is SAID can be rured BY washing
them in a solution. OF soda anu allowing il TO DRY
upon them
Marquette CO. Erpor,,. Willard & Ports.- 1f Ber
lin, Marquette Co, Wis, have lorwarcs,! to Buna-
10. \. Y, 700 barrels OF flour and barley for 40
cents freight per barrel from Berlin 20 Buffalo. also
500 bushels OF oats from Berlin to New York CITY
% cts per bushel-[ Fond du Lac Dem
4 Good Sigu-The PIatteviIIe (Grant COUNTY,
American notes the gratifying TACT that a recent
forced sale of Real Estate in that town. the pric.
49, t4IO4C man ti4E dpITlstu value.
The American points 10 this an evidence that
Piatewlle IS going ahead
Gardner ITiaL-At the last accounts this case
was about 10 be submitted 10 the Jury, whom, il
Is 10 be hoped. VIII be able TO agree
S0re lom Rags.-Our paper makers of the
"kossuth Mills Beloit inform US that they find
II impossible to procure rags enough TO supply
the demand for paper. If house keepers through
out this section OF country would save all their
cotton and linen rags, we believe there would be
sufflclent to supply this want and such saving is
not only matter Of economy but of duty No
person has moral right 10 waste or DESTROY what
may be made useful to the world Madison Ar
gus.