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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
Fire at Dubuque.

Thursday forenoon, a fire took place at
Dubuque, by which several of the build
ings on Main street, opposite the NAPLES
House and above, were destroyed Among
other buildings destroyed was the Pork
house of Mr. Langworthy We have not re
ceiyed the full particulars of the fire, or
the estimated amount of loss
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
An Important Law.

The Chicago Tribune has a despatch
from Springfield, which has an important
bearing upon banking business. A bill
has been introduced in the Legislature
which makes the uttering or passing of
bank bills, note, check or bill Of exchange
for circulation, of less denomination than
s., misdemeanor, punishable by fine
not exceeding 500, or Imprisonment in
the common Jail not exceeding three
months
The act is not to effect the bills or notes
issued under the Banking Law of the
State.
Section second makes it the duty of
the Circuit Court at each term, to cali the
attention Of the Grand Jury to the act
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

II There are u coach and wagon factories IL
1925 vehicles in the course Of the ye1r. Their
aggregate value amounts 10 S2l0,Ilg, and the
capital employmed Is sI27ny0. These are sen,
even so far as Missouri, after supplying the de
mlnd in the vicinity
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

EyGLASp.-Dsfeat Of the Hnistry-The min
istry We're defeated at a. NJ of the 18th, on
the first report ofthe Budget, by majority Of
10, in House Of 500 members. A later des-
patch announces that the Cabinet has sent in
their resignation, causing great excitement
The resolution on which the defeat was sustained
was on the question Of the House tax The STAN
dard says that 8 Irish members voted for the
ministry, and % against them. A coalition
Cabinet is now being spoken of, consisting of
Wigs, Peelites, Moderates and Radicals though
in What proportion cannot be defined Lord
Aberdeen has been spoken of in the House of
Lords, and AIr. Gladstone of the Commons.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

LITTER EsvELoPEs-The y. i Herold says
the letter envelopes, with the single and double
stamps, will soon be ready. Then every steamer
every railroad train every stage, every express
line, and every man, is made mail carrier by
act or Congress. Letters in the government en-
velopes, can be sent in any way. by any route, and
By any conveyance So says the law.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
Democratic Intrignes.


Washington, Dec %.
Senator Hunter and others, known as ''the
Clique" have the inside track with Pierce,
and Douglas is behind. The Clique are
making a dead set against Douglas, who
wants the post of Commissioner of the Land
Office and other fat places for Illinois. Cor
man Of Indiana is hot after the same place,
aud has thirteen States to back him in the
purs suit.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

SPEcULAToN.-It is said, that the rnapia far
speculation IS raging in the city of New York and
that prices have got nearly up to the high-water
marx OF the great rise Of 1896. We well re-
member that It was then predicted that the prices
OF property in the city Of New York would new
eF be any lower than they were then. But. .uh hat
fall was there, my countrymen' in d few months
thereafter
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
THE TRIBUNE.
Mineral Point, Jan. Is, 1853.
To Printers.

WASTED at this Office good JOURNEYMAN
PRINTER One acquainted with all branches OF
the business required in country Office v III meet
with good encouragement by applying soon.
November % 1852
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

4 VALUABLE RELIc.-Mrs. CLAW. the
venerated relict of Henry Clay, has pre-
seuted to William Ogden Niles. of Wash.
lngton City. through. the hands Of the
Hon John C. Breckenridge. of Kentucky.
a beautiful and valuable watch seal. which
was the property Of and much priced bv
her distinguished husband The seal IS
Of North Carolina gold, and the setting
an exqulsitely executed i31tagzo of Go.
lumbus- This is done in view of the
long and steadfast devotion of Mr.. Niles
and his father to Mr.. CLAY.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
New Orleans Jan 3


LATER FROM MEuco-Progress Of the RercLu-
tiOH-We have received late and important advi-
ees from tie Rio G.aude. The instruction
against the Government progresses with fearful
rapidity. Gov. Cardenas has been seiz bv the
insurgents. The city of AIatamoras has been de-
clared in a state of siege
New York. Jan. 30.
Screw steamer Glasgow arrived to-day with
London dates to Dec. 18th, one day later than
by the Pacific. in London on 18th Consols
closed at 1909
The China and Iudia mails had arrived. The
Queen of Siam had promised her allegiance to
Ava. and an army of $4,000 men with p Ele-
plants We're on the British frontier Dcst Mo-
manned had joined Rohaudar
A destructive fire at Canton on the 9th of
October destroyed Sl50,00O worth of silk goods
Another Earthquake had occurred about the
China Sea.
An engagement had taken place between
In surgent and Celestial troops, and the former
put to the sword 80 officers and 1000 men
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

THs.rEE.-Messrs Langrishe & Miller closed
their engagement in this village on Tuesday night
Their entertainments here have been well attended
and satisfactory to all who witnessed them. They
spend the winter in Madison. and may bs expect
ed IN this place again after the close Of the Legs
atuIe
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

II The Sheboygan Journal notices that Ger
man while chopping wood near that place, ieIled
tree upon himself breaking MS neck, and 9th
erwise seriously injurins himself!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

ID Several dwellings and other buildings were
destroyed by fire in Syracuse y Y on the night
OF the 9th ult. Loss estimated AZ SGnuu0.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

Gov FARwELL has our thanks for copy Of
ms Message. 1t viii be laid before our readers
as soon as we are notified OF its delivery to the
Legislature
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

RIoT on rHE Pacific RAILRoAB-On the %
inst the military force at St Louis was ordered
out 10 quell a riot on the Pacific Railroad The
story Is repetition Of the old one, Of quarrel
from an old feud among different squads Of Irish
men; one party had attacked the shantics OF an
other party, and had killed two men and wounded
others. On tile appearance Of the military gen
eral dispersion took place.
Il The Lancaster Herald has been enlarged
and otherwise improved ], IS an able and well
conducted paper
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

The distance from Milwaukee to Lacrosse
in a direct line is III miles. BY the way Of
the surveyed and proposed Railroad it is about
100 miles. From Milwaukee to Prairie du
CHEN, ria Rock and Dane counties, on the
line of the Mil & Miss. r. r., it is 200 miles.
From Prairie du Chen 10 La Crosse, 100
miles.
! LIVE MUMMY. There lives at this time on
/ Church Hill a negro woman said to be one
hundred and four years old. The ole crea-
ture is more sprighty than many persons Of
half her age. has distinct recollection Of
many important events in revolutionary times,
and bids fair to live many years to come
She is a genuine African-is of low stature,
and very much resembles the picture of an
Egyptian mummy.-Bosfon Paper.
/ OPWe see by The Census Report that
there are in this country 50 Magnetic TeIe-
graph Companies, owning 1929 miles Of
line, and 1925 miles of wire-some lines
having two OF three wires. England is next
to US in the amount of telegraphic wire, tho
she has only 400 miles in operation; and the
charge for transmission is about seven times
more on an average there than here.
! Fox & WISCONSIN RIVER IMPROVEMENT
ScRIP.-A despatch dated New York Dec.
4 3Oth, announces the sale of $4,000 of the In
provement Scrip, BY Simeon Draper, at S,I.IO
and interest. The scrip bears / , per cent in
I terest, promptly paid, and is a good invest
ment even at the above high rate.
/ - The Paducah (Ky.) Journal says. in al
most every portion of Kentucky, except
/ Boyd's District, collections were made at he
polls during the recent election in aid of the
/ Washington Monument. 1t is said that the
reason the same thing was not done in that
district was that Washington 1cas a Wing!
People will talk
misunderstanding intelligence has
been received from Mexico. the home of
revolutions and civil wars The expedi
ton of Count Boulbon, the French ad
venturer, Is at an end The fight at Her
mosillO was very disastrous for him. and
being very i'll on approaching Guyamas
and having lost all his officers, he surren-
dered on receiving S1I 900 from General
Blanco, and left the country for Mazat-
Ian
On the Western Coast there has been
contest between Gen Valdes aud Gen.
Vega for the Governorship of Sinaloa-
The fight ended in the victory of the for
mer, who conquered the capital.
REVENUE OF CUBA.-The Beacon of
Cuba" says that the revenue Of this Is
land is greatly over rated, and that it
never exceeds eight millions of dollars a
year Cuba and the Cubans,' an able
work published in New York by a native
Cuban says, on the other hand, that the
revenue rarely falls under twenty four
millions Of dollars.
TRUER THAN PREAcHING.-The Chicago
Journal OF Friday has the following:
Horace MASN avowed last evening. that a
man might marry couple Of dozen of the
fashionable ladies" nowadays, and not be
liable to the charge of bigamy-it recurring
more than that number to make two good
wives.
II 'rc had said that, how the poor bacbe-
lors would have caught il FREE Dem.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

EcLIPsKs FOR ls33-There VIII be two eclip-
ses OF the sun, and one Of tie moon during the
year 1883 The first eclipse Of the sun will take
place the 9th OF June. and will be visible in
California, the Southern portion of the L. States
and nearly the whole Of South America. Tie
second will be total, and will take place on the
3oth Of November. Il VIII be visible in Cali,or-
MA, Mexico, Central America, and nearly the
whole Of South America Both OF these eclipses
will be invisible here \ partial eclipse Of the
moon viii take place on the aIst of June. begin
ming al On. penn 4. NJ, and ending at 2h. 5ul.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
MARRIED..

In Platteville- on Sunday January End by Rer
John Lewis, Mr.. LEONARD COATES, to Miss Car
oLISE GEAR. all of Platteville
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

Too CoSsrIcUoUs.-Iexasi Is the only State in
the Union whose Governor has failed 10 issue !,
proclamation for Thanksgiving
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

IL One might as well atternnt 70 s1,saza
blood from raw turniP to undertake to CLEAN
any "si1I from hundred exchanges There seems
70 be birth just now in the news market--Ead
Daily .4rsu,
True an Almanac
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

ID Gutta Percha Stereotype plates are now
cast IN New York. The impressions are better
than from the ordinary tyre metal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

u The Rockford Democrat states that during
the month of November there were shipped on
board the cars, at that place and Belvideso Tor the
eastern market -
Live Hogs, 47OO
Slaughtered Hogs. 7I3I
weighing l,5l6,47o pounds, for which there was
paid at the rates then given $4,000.
Inns IS fair sum to be paid TO the farmers of
only two or three counties in one month for the
article OF pork alone
VIII not the people there feel that railroads are
a benefit TO the country!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

JoaS NELsoS, Esq OF Baltimore, Ia John "
lers cabinet, Is strongly spoken of for Attorney
Cf-n,saI, IN The new cabinet OF Gcu. Pierce
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

Death Of -Ir. Laurence. Hon Amos
Lawrence died suddenly at his residence
IN Boston on the 3lst uIt ared e. vears
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

CITr TAxArIoS-'fhe citizens of San Fran
cisco have paid s0s5 900 for sty taxes during the
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

II The Methodist Episcopal Committee Of \
York have appropriated $4,000 for missions.
OF which the foreign missions receive $4,000.
domestic missions $4,000, and new missions
$4,000
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

At his residence, Broad street Beloit. on Wed
nesday the 9Th inst, Mr.. GEORGE FOLDS. for
many years an extensive Printer, in Dublin Ire
land.
At GAINESVILLE, on Saturday last, DAVID HOLT
one OF the Oldest Printers in Wisconsin. aged =
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

Ex-senator SIMMONS OF Rhode Island has be
come convert 10 the Spiritual manifestation the
CRY. His wife alleges that she has had communi-
cations b. writing from her son who recently died
=, C,Iif,-r;,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

boat .3merira, on her way down the river on
Thursday morning. was cut through by the ice,
about two miles above Hyde Park, ard sunk, in
deep water though an unsuccessful attempt was
made 10 run her ashore. She had on very heavy
freight, including hay, several thousand sides OF
leather, 500 sheep, and 80 head OF cattle, all Of
which were drowned except g. She was owned
by Messrs. Hunt and Nelson, Of Coxscakie 70
whom The law viii be very severe. The amount
of loss will be very large
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

- The Paducah (Ky.) Journal says. in al
most every portion of Kentucky, except
Boyd's District, collections were made at the
polls during the recent election in aid of the
Washington Monument. 1t is said that the
reason the same thing was not done in that
district was that Washington 1cas Wing :
People will talk !
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13

Fox & WISCONSIN, RIVER IMPROVEMENT
ScRIP.-A despatch dated New York Dec.
30th, announces the sale of $4,000 of the I'm
provement Scrip, BY Simeon Draper, at s, 10
and interest. The scrip bears IL per cent in
terest, promptly paid, and is a good invest
ment even at the above high rate.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
Railroad Distances.

The distance from Milwaukee to Lacrosse
in direct line is 1T miles. BY the way Of
the surveyed and proposed Railroad it is about
100 miles. From Milwaukee to Prairie du
Chen. ria Rock and Dane counties, on the
line of the Mil. & Miss. r. r., it is 200 miles.
From Prairie du Chen 10 La Crosse, 100
miles.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-01-13
Public Notice

ESHEC INOtEtc,
Lii persons are hereby notified not to irespass mine
Aor dig upon any of the following lands without ibs
written consent OF permission OF the owner.
~ description sec. Town, Rsh
~ sores on side OF d va 13 IN 4e
h z
e q II
swqswq II "
And further notice is hereby given that forbid ar
aud all persons from buying or removing any lead
DINER ores from the above described lands without NJ
written permission WILLIAM YOUNG, owner.
Yellow stone, Dec. p, 1852 liam
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08

Nav Snor ny G1nI.-We Learn from The Ma
ts;ta Inielligencsr that an Irshman employed on
tie railroad, in Warren township, about six miles
below Marietta, was shot, on Friday last, by Miss
Henderson, daughter of Mr.. Henderson who kept
sbOatling house, or grocery, perhaps both, on the
section where the occurrence took place. On
Sunday the Irlshman died of the wounds received
and an inquest was held on his body. The YER
dc; was, that he came to his death by wounds re-
tsived from pistol-shot, fred by Miss Hender-
son. and that she discharged the pistol in selt-de-
hlee. and was fully justified i'll the act.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08

TuE OPENING OF THE MARYLAND INSTITUTE
FArn.-The Baltimore papers announce that the
annual Fair of the Maryland Institute was opened
on Monday night with stirring ecLGt. and all the
promise of a successfulseason. The SUN states
that the exhibition is not quite complete, but the
whole scene is exceedingly striking and beautiful
viewed from any part af the spacious Hall. An
immense number of persons were present on the
occasion, the ladies of course contributing freely
to the grace, animation, and beauty of the picture.
The fine band of the Independent Blues occupied
the orchestra, and occasionally poured the rich
variety of their choicest music down upon The ad-
niring multitude. A hasty glance throughtlle aV-
enues of the exhibition was enjoyed by the visit
ets, and the opening was complete.
The number of depositors this year for COMPETE
ton is about $500, and the number for exhibition
alone is 1000 upto the present time. The open
ing address is to be made by the Hon. Caleb Cush-
ing. He was present at the hall on Monday night,
but, at his own request, the delivery OF the adj
dress was deferred until next Monday night, when
something excellent may be expected
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08
Meeting of the Clerks.

hosting of the ''ClerkS,'' held at the City
:" Monday evening, Oct. Sd, 1883, the fol-
Hll' ,,,,mbIe and resolutions were unanimous
,,,loptsd, to wit:
u.Vr Ii having been deemed by the Clerks
,"'I.ss,;nr that TOO close application to husi
o. "a o.c,sioued by the unprecedented length of
;..xs bours, is both derogatory 10 their own in
'.'. and The interests of their employer, There
be be it .,,o ,,o...
..I to induce those IN whom the power is
y.,t.J, to close their Stores at o'clock i'll the
Vim ',nin,. and thereby give more time 10 Clerks to
,'sgs 10 thelr own benefit.
p,,,lred, That the present system of business
m account Of their extr, me length, is an
.,,is,ical 10 all social intercourse and mental
t.,,remen, inasmuch as it affords no time 10 be
,.o,.5 TO social comcourse, or the cultivation and
,,,,r,oment of the mental faculties.
R,,,lrtd, That provided we succeed in the en-
...,r,sin which We are engaged, the extra time
'.br will be submitted 10 our disposal, shall not
!. .hnsed or devoted TO any purpose which will
~ immortality or discredit, but shall ce direct
a., s,cb a channel os shall tend most to our own
movement and contribute to the benefit OF 9TH
su
R,,,lred, That we consider the suggestion made
,,ssvsral of the merchants, a very good one, aud
~, we take immediate action upon it, and use
,,r nea us in our power to accomplish lis object,
,,nely. the establishment Of Mercantile Libra
R,,olsed, Tha: committee of three be appoint
a ,owait upon all such as they may deem advisa-
gs, with subscription paper, soliciting contri-
l1.ons and subscriptions, to be appropriated 10
aid object, and that the list be then placed in the
.,nds of some responsible, experienced person to
uike the selections, &c.
Resolged, That The above be published in the
l,elligencer, and Gazette, and that the thanks of
lie "Clerks' be rendered to the Editors of those
upsrs for the disinterested efforts made in our
hEalf.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08

GREAT ExcrrEMENT-TnE Crisis AT HAND
WHEELING HILLS CoMlNG DOwN-CREEK Rus
u,e or SrREAM!-Shall the Suspension Bridge
0ne down? 'Spect not. That question has been
,5;orbed in a plan to annihilste Wheeling Hill,
rbich has been sitting quietly in these parts for
considerable time-iG not longer. If it must come
own, practical old friend of ours proposes
mick, cheap plan (much speeder than the one
rbich would consume five years,) which is to pur-
:hase NJ Suttons coal bank, fill it with gun-pow-
Ter and touch her of. Tunder and Blixem!
wouldn't that fetch her? An AERIAL excursion might
also be combined with this for magnificent projec-
tors fond of sailing through the Clouds by putting
them astride of the hill as it went up. They need
lOi fear for their safety for they would be sure TO
cone down again with the hill when their ennis
son was filled" making marked sensation with
aer joitiHgs. Even should they become too ethe-
Eal 10 descend to terra frma, the "mediums''
Eoald afford them convenient opportunity 10
"Rcvisit the glimpses of tho moon"
Or should Wheeling Greek be turned skywards in
tsad of into the Water Works, they might slide
loVn on Rainbow and return on spouting expe-
ltion.
> The "crsis'' was thought TO be arriving yeSter-
day. which was to effect complete revolution in
public opinion. Booksellers having an eye TO bu-
huess, were anticipating great demand for the
uUks of Baron Munchausen as treatise on prac-
teal engineering, especially elevations and de-
passions. The new Comet was deemed a feasible
popellor for Railroad to the moon, nothing
uors= being apprehended than an occasional COLI
ron with the earth, and Porters Flying Machine
uss rapidly above par. We hope to have in few
days the satisfaction OF announcing that the math-
suatcal prophecy of William Shakespeare, ESQ.,
il regard to Landscape gardening has been
tIflled, and of realizing that
"Bfrpum wood has come 10 Dunsina. ne''
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08
woMAN,s RIGHTS CONVENTION.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1.-The Woman's Rights
Convention had stormy session to-day. Resolu-
tons were adopted claiming the elective fan
chise, eligibilityto political stations, sc. reso
luton was offered by a male delegate, that the
women conine their speeches 10 ten minutes
which was IN lignantlY voted down. Mrs. CLARK
attempted 10 make some remarks amid Kisses, time
out, and so on, when Abbey Kelley got the floor,
and made bitter attack upon the churches and
Ministers. After considerable angry discussion,
attempts wee made put her down. She declar-
ed she wouldn't be put down amid the great con-
fusion, and dozen tongues going at once, a mo-
tion 10 adjourn was carried. The PreSidentess fled
and the Hall was closed amid terrible coWmo-
ton.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08

OPERATIONS OF THE MINT.-By the Eepori of the
Treasurer of the Mint for the month of september,
we find that the gold coinage for the month was
81, 22I, 59S; less than fourth of which was in
smull coin, 1891 ,49O being in double eagles
The silver coinage one and a quarter millions,
ner coinage Of cents still goes on, $4,000 having
been coined last month, that is So, 100. There
deposited of gold bullion from California 1910,
600 and from other sources $4,000, the whole
gold deposits reaching S3,O95.0OO, and of silver
bullion $500. 500. The following is the TreasuE
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-10-08

r-Hon. James G. King, the banker who died at
Lis residence near New York, on Monday evening"
Eas formerly of the firm of King & Garcie' mer-
chants, in Liverpool, whittier he was taken when
abOy. Subsequently he became one of the frm oil
Prime, Ward & King. of New York, and at. a later
day established the extensive firm of Jas. G. KING
d Sons. He was son of the late Rufus King
long Senator in Congress, and Minister to the
Court of St. James during washington's admins
'ations. He was himself elected to Congress
Inn New Jersey, in 1s4s, at the same time that
It's brother, John A. King. represented the Long
and IN. W District