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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

NJ The attention OF the travelling public and
all persons visiting Franklin, is called TO the ad-
vertisement of G. C. Mixes, proprietor of the
Franklin House Franklin, Iowa Co. Wis. We
can cheerfuily recommend Mr.. NJ. to all who ia
vor him with their patronage.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

THE BLow.-Several vessels have arrived
since the blow. The Captains inform US th1s
II was so severe that the air was filled ana
the decks Of their vessels covered with SAND
when fifteen miles from shore Owing y
the violence of the wind, boats on the Cana
were compelled to Law nv
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

IL 4 gentle shower of rain on Monday night
put new life in vegetation. The fields and prai-
ries begin 10 look green, and with few days
more of warm weather, forage will be sufficiently
abundant 10 enable cattle to live without being
fed
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

JapcsUiHe Entcrprise.-We understand that
Immediately after the burning of the Stevens
House at GAINESVILLE. last week, a joint stock
company was formed, for capital Of 10000,
to rebuild the house, and that 81, 200 of the
stock was subscribed the first day. Such en-
terpnse and public spirit in Madison would
make this the largest as it is the most beauti-
full town in the interior Of the State Argus
and Democrat.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

u
while the wind has been whistling through the
streets many of our citizens have asked themselves
the question, What could be done TO the
Town in case fire should break out in the upper
part of High Street ~ This is a question deserv-
ing OF more than passing thought. A large por-
ton ct the buildings are of wood, and those of
s,her materials stand in situations that offer but
little chance for their being saved, was fire once
to commence in almost any part of the business
portion of the tuwn, and ar this time we do not
believe there could be water enough obtained from
all the wells and cisterns IN town, TO exunguIsh
the flames IN single building, after the devouring
elsnent had got fairly under way.
We have often urged upon our citizens the ne
eessity of Public Cisterns, situated in different
portions of the village where they ght be brought
into use, should occasion require; and would
again call their attention TO the subject, as one in
which all should feel an interest A few dollars
expended in preveatiYes may save thousands from
being destroyed by that element that knows no
favoritism nor spares aught that comes within lis
reach We do sincerely hope that the County
Board of Supervisors at their next meeting viii
provide some means for having a good clstern
sank near the county buildings, and that the vii
lage officers will take similar course in relation
70 supplying other portions Of the village with
similar reservoirs. During the recent hi h winds
we learn fires have occurred in several places
about the Mining region. and although Mineral
Point has yet been fortunate enough TO escape
such calamity, we may not always be thus IA
fora
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

CHICAGO EVANGELIST is the name Of new
religious paper just started at Chicago, the
a neatly executed sheet, five columns to the
page, and afforded at one dollar year. We
have had but little time to examine the Evan
gelist, hut if we rightfully understand its OBJ
ject. it is t, supply its readers with religious
paper not sectarian. The recent change in
the character Of the Prairie Herald, which ID
now sectarian, has called the evangelist into
existence.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

III As far as we have been able TO ascertain
the following gentlemen elected Chairmen
of the boards of supervisors in the several towns
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

How MANY 1T REQUIRES TO MAKE Up An.
\. Cry PAPER.-1he following table issued
from the Office of the New York Tribune,
will we'll illustrate the expense and brains
lavished on an established journal. 1t de-
tails the force, mental and physical, that is
daily employed upon the Tribune
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
aMarseilles, March IS, 50.
Duukirk April

Shorcer Of BrinistoHe.-1he shower of sulphur
said to have recently occurred in different parts of
the country, proves to be he pollen or flower of
maple and pine trees.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

O. Beriah Brown Esq. has purchased the
interest OF Mr.. Carpenter in the Madison -4--
gus and Democrat, aud 10 now sole proprietor
Of that paper.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
State Gaologist.

Many of our readers will be gratifed TO learn
that Gov Farwell has appointed Mr. E DANIEL,
of Fond du Lac Co, as State Geoiogist, under the
law recently passed authorizing Geological Sur
vey of the State. Mr.. Daniels is favOrably known
70 many of our citizens, a of superior
qualifications for the station. Daring a short
stay in this place, some time since, during which
be delivered course Of lectures upon Geology,
he secured 10 himself many warm friends, who
still remember his avisi to the mines, with pleas
ure Geology has been his study for many years,
and we have no doubt, his appointment will DC
hailed with qualification from all portions of the
State
We understand Mr. Daniels has selected as his
assistant Mr. II. a. TKsxEr, late of the Madison
Argus, who is also said 10 be well posted up in
matters pertaining TO the business OF the appoint
asnt
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
By the Niagara.

Important from Ttgkey-EUareation Of Montsne.
gro-The Russian Minister Demands Repealed,
&c, &c.
The Turks have evacuated Montenegro, and O.
mar Pacha had retired TO Albania, Reschid Pacha
to Ncstich, and Dervis Pacha to Koryine, the
Montenegrins having attacked the last mentioned
General. and completely routed him. Prince Men
zikoff, the Russian Envoy, conferred with the Sui
tan on the I'd. Fuad Efendi had resigned, and
was replaced by Riffat (perhaps Reschid) Pacha
The following despatch depressed the British and
French Funds -
"Marseilles, March IS, So
The steamer Caradock arrived from CONSTANT
nople, reports that Prince Menzikoff is repealed
by the Diyan and that the Sultan invokes the aid
of France and England. The British fleet mas been
ordered from Malta to the Archipelago. A new
bank has been protested at Constantinop!e, by
French spectators"
Duukirk, April l.
Navigation is uninterrupted. Steamer South
erner is in port. The Steamer America is also in.
New Bedford April l.
Sanford & Howlands oil and candle factories
together with the Lumber Yard and Dock of VIM.
Wilcox were destroyed by fire last night San
ford & Howlands loss amounts to 6O,OOO that of
Nj Wilcox $4,000
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

@ The Swiss Bell Ringers arc giFiHs
concerts in Chicago.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
Dreadful Explosion of HadfeIds Fire Works at
Williamsburgh.

NEW York, March, 30.
This morning about 90 O'Clock, the extern
sive fireworks mandatory of HaGaeld, in
North Second street, WILLIAMSBURG, blew
up with terrific explosion Several work
men were in the building at the time of the
melancholy occurrence, nearly all of whom
received some injury. One man, whose name
we were unable to learn, also boy, were kill
ed by the force of the explosion. Several peo-
pie were blown some dozen feet into the air,
tearing every particle of clothing off their
bodies. The gable wall of the North Ameri-
can Hotel was blown down, and a girl who
was in the third story window, was seriously
injured. The windows of the neighboring
houses were all broken, and many people were
knocked down by the conclusion. There
were some two or three kegs of powder in
the building. The cause of the explosion is
yelled in mystery, but il is supposed thar the
boy killed was smoking, and that a spark
got into one of the powder kegs, thereby pro-
ducing the awful and violent explosion. One
man was blown through the roof, over tree
in the next street. and was but slightly injur-
ed. His clothes were all blown off.
The fire department were early on the spot,
and succeeded in preserving the adjoining
buildings from destruction. There is great
excitement amongst the inhabitants of the
City, and the scene of the heart rending dis
asier is crowded with people anxiously in
quiring Cor their friends and relatives.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Honolulu papers to July 10th afford gloomy picture
Of affairs in the Sandwich Islands. The smallpox
raging with great vruence and the unhappy natives
being swept OF by hundreds Within single week there
FIVE hundred and twenty Of the dis
ease officially reported This was for only ncighbor
hood and would probably be swelled to six hun
dred by the reports from the other districts and islands
The natives snguary predsposed to disease Of this
character Their systems appear to be enervaed and
undermined by hereditary faint that the seourge finds
them ready victims by the Of the islands, which
taken in 1850 under the direction Of the Minister Of
Public Instruction. simultaneously throughout the islands,
and by the best agents that could be employed tappenred
that the population q 1866 The deaths during
the previous year had been 1920 and the births l422
Of deaths births Of $685. three deaths
to one birth. The Polynesian says:
" Since the great mortality among the natives, occa-
stoned by measles and whoopingcougb in ls4T and l848
has been observed that the ratio Of deaths to births has
been gradually diminishing and we learn that some Of
the missionaries Mt their late annual meeting reported
excess Of births deaths in of their parishes
But this favorable indication destined TO be Of
porary duration. a disease yirulcnt though we
hope less fatal has been introduced here from California
which srapdy spreading through the group aud fear
thousands will fall victims to it. The measles and whoop
ingcough took off, it believed, ten thousand il can
hardly be expected that the smallpox will take of less
than half that number Notwithstanding the strenuous
efforts that making counterfeit its influence by
cnaton and other Another census is to be taken
in December next"
public meeting was to be held at Honolulu on the
Goth Of July to demonstrate against the continuance in
power Of c. p JUMP and RICHARD ARMSTRONG Ministers
Of Finance and Public Instruction.
Just previous 70 the adjournment Of the Hawaiian Par
lament the following resolution was passed:
Rcsoiped That, In common with the American people
we the death of DASIEL WEBSTER high officer Of
that Government who was firm supporter Of the indie
pendence Of this Kingdom.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
FOREIGN ITEMS.

society has been founded in London for the explora
ton Of the ruins Of Assyria and Babylonia The Queens
husband Prince Albert has promised his patronage and
support. IL is estimated that sum Of 900 will be
required to operations at in various parts
Of Mesopotama and to prosecute the researches for the
space Of three years. Of from e 400 to el 500
has already been subscribed.
An aerial chariot the invention Of Lord Carlingford
has been sent TO the Dublin Exhibition. IL has two
banding wings to bear its weight and two wings to
draw it forward.
There Is to be subterranean railway built in London
from the lower end of Edgware road to the Kings Cross.
The estimated capital for the execution Of the work il
e300, 000 The length OF the underground railway win
be less than two miles and half There will be stations
The charge for the whole distance the 6rscass will be
only two pence. Every carriage will be abundanty light
cd is expected that the line win be in full operation
in little more than twelve months.
Father Mathews wonderful reform in Ireland seems 10
need doing oser again The London Spectator that
in 1888 IL 206 342 gallons Of whiskey consumed in
that country, which decreased to 800 $50 gallons i'm
1872 This was with population Of $4,000 souls
But now with population Of 6,5l5 794 only less than
S,20S, $50 gallons consumed.
Queen Victoria has prohibited the polka being danced
in her presence.
dreadful tragedy was enacted at Florence, italy,
the 18th ultimo. The mistress Of family who ruled
with absolute authority, exasperated the cook man OF
orderly character to such degree that in moment OF
irritation he seized carving knife and stabbed her to the
heart. She fell dead the instant, and the poor
phrenzied maniac threw himself out the widow, and was
was SO broken that be cannot survive.
NICER ExrEprrrox-An expedition up the river Tchsd-
da the eastern branch the Niger is understood to have
been decided upon by the British Government DIR.
BARrH attached to the expedition from Trpo to Bornou,
having crossed flowing from the southeast and
reported ten feet deep and threequarters Of mile
broad $50 miles east Of the point upon the Tchadda
reached by Laird and 0ldfeds expedition Of 1882, il is
hoped that by this channel water communication may
he opened with the countries south Of Lake Tchad The
scientific persons be appointed viii not It is said
coed three in number suitable steam vessel being pro-
vded for their conveyance by hr. Macgregor Laird
der contract with the Admiralty for finding steamers to
EXPLORE the African rivers dated january 1852 and the
expedition intended to enter the river in June next
as TO three months Of rising water for the ascent
and return to the The entire arrangement differs
from the former sscents Of the Niger the being
private trading vessel at the sole risk and expense OF
the contractor, fixed being paid him for the
veyauce Of the Government officers passengers who
will thus be able to pursue their investigations without
exciting the jealousy and dstrus Of the native chiefs.
Il London Times
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
A NARROW ESCAPE.

We yesterday mentioned that the Georgia. Capt
BUpD, from New York, bound to Navy Bay, with three
hundred passengers arrived at Norfolk in distress Sa
turay evening, having encountered terrible hurricane
off Cape Hatteras Wednesday, which none board
thought the steamer could survive The Norfolk Beacon
has the subjoned Of the voyage, derived from
one of the passengers
The Georgia left New York the 9Th instant, and
had pleasant weather until Wednesday, 1th about 10 A.
NJ, on which day storm suddenly arose, and
continued until p. NJ when abated somewhat During
this time the steamer behaved toeraby well The Storm
which from s. E. having continued to abate for per-
haps hour, suddenly changed into perfect hurricane
Of wind and rain from n E., attended by boserous
perhaps witnessed.
The ship then ceased be under the control of her
machinery and the rushing into her engine
in the Of few hours entirely extnguished her
fires and submerged large portion of her machinery
OF the four hundred souls board seemed TO
have the fantest hope Of escaping watery grave. The
pumps having failed to perform their Office, wndasses
and casks put in requsiton, and oil hands abored
necessarily to free the ship up to p. NJ Thursday
night when the violence Of the had sufficiently sbated
to allow the fires to be rekndled. For hours after
this they unable to make the engines work, and
they again commenced the work Of bang with renewed
vigor. Success at last crowned their efforts In the
of Thursday night the machinery got to work.
and having continued their work OF bapg up to Satur
day morning their safety assured by cessation Of
the storm. During all this time not soul board had
slept and not meal had been cooked"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
FROM OREGON.

The 0regonian Of the 9th Of August says the Pacific
railroad exploring party, under command Of Capt Nc
CLELLASD, u s. Army which left Vancouver few days
since were at the base Of Mount St. Helena when last
heard from We understand they expect to meet Gov.
Stevens party between the Cascade and Rocky
and trust the endeavor find direct route to Pugets
Sound will be crowned with success.
The first arrived at Portland the plains
on the LIST August They left St. Joseph (SIo) the
10th of April The party represent the grass to be good
on the whole route.
The Portland papers Of the 18th August say: "The
weather is remarkably fine and comfortable The crops
are abundant and the farmers all busy with the last
of harvesting. We judge that twothrds more produce
has been raised this year than any other since Oregon
was settled by the white man." The Times had been
presented with specimens Of wheat and oats raised
few miles north OF the Santam river The wheat heads
we're six inches long average and "a inches in
circumference containing two hundred kernels to
the head The oats good eight feet tallthe heads
measuring forty inches containing four hundred oats
70 the head The army worm, some insect resembling
it, is doing serious injury to the crops along the Column
ba river
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17
FROM OUR PARIS CORRESPONDENT

PARIS, AUGUST %, 1853.
We have as yet nothing new or defnitivc from
the East but all things indicate that no apprehen-
sons are felt, at any rate in the West Of Europe,
that in its progress to settlement the question will
assume angry aspect In France most Of the
Ministers and men Of mark in politics arc absent
from the capital. The Emperor himself who was
unable to make bis contemplated visit to the springs
in the Pyrcnnces lest in his absence the public in
terests connected with this affair should suffer- has
at last INDUCED himself with visit to the Ocean
Bathing Establishment at Dieppe, which was
brought into existence and made fashionable by his
mother Hortense, in the time Of the first Empire.
The Empress and Court accompanied him. It is
understood that he leaves the Empress there for
three or four weeks. NAPOLEON himself will re-
turn Paris and soon repair to the camp OF Hefaut
near St omer the British Channel not far from Bou-
logne celebrated in his history and his unces
The Emperor has ordered there and proposes to
mand in person, series of great military evolutons for
the instruction Of the army He has invited the principal
monarchs Of Western Europe to send delegations of off,
GERS be present upon the occasion see that several
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17

William Alexander or his heirs are to be declared bad the
title Of the whole public Of these provinces to the excu
sve right OF fishery the coasts recognised by the
law OF nations, Is unassailable"
The great trade carried with AUSTRALIA excites
much interest and alarm on account Of its rapid
crease The value British tLither
in 1850 was 252 and in 1852 222 205 besides
brandy Geneva and other foreign products The exports
Of the first half Of the present year show great
those Of 1852 There reason to expect that the
entire exports OF 1858 will be four five times as great
as those Of 1880 and that they will reach the
amount OF slO0O0O00, Gl2, 900 600 This is exclu-
sve OF of specie sent in exchange for bullion
and also Of the exports of articles Of foreign growth
production In fact the increase Of this trade is one Of
the marvels Of the age, since its amount at present
about equal to eighth part of the whole trade of the
kingdom in 1870.
The exports from the Australian colonies have also had
a marvellous increase. In the two years the gold has
amounted 70 tl6,45O0OO. The other exports may be
reckoned at II 900 year. making, since the gold
began to arrive period of about twenty months the
value OF the exports about 000 They are said
to be more likely hereafter industry becomes better
organized under the new circumstances of the COLONY to
be above rather than teow Els 600 year. and likely
to increase continually There is good reason therefore,
for the interest the trade excfes but we do not see
so long as the caution which is necessary in all
tile pursuits is exercised in this, any for ALARM
The subject OF the harvest and the prospect of the
market are now exciting great deal of attention We
are now soournng in of the principal grain produc
ing districts Of the kingdom. We have conyersed with
many intelligent agriculturiss here and find there is
much apprehension Of great deficiency upon the Cont
nent Purchasers, both from France and Belgium have
been in the English market during the past week. and
large quantities Of wheat have been sold for expectation
The consequence that wheat advanced full As per
quarter between Monday and Monday Again. the weather
at present is far from being favorable at this critical Pc
Rod and this coupled with the decided upwards tenden
cy of the market exces apprehension in the money
market.
Among the events Of the week there are none which
will be found to be of interest and Importance than
the meeting held at Loyds, Thursday last receive
from Lieut. MAuRY his explanation of his system for col
lectng and disseminating information relative to the d
recon and force Of winds and currents and meteo
biological observations in all parts of the world Every
where, has estimabe feowcitizen been received
the most distinguished manner.
The subject of the proposed decimal coinage for this
country is much discussed The committee proposes
that the pound sovereign should be the unit and that
the relation of the several coins should be as follows
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17

FonaEp PENSION PAPxRs.-Charles L. Godfrey, Of
Epping a. H and member Of the last Legislature Of
that State has been arrested the charge Of obtaining
from the Pension Office at Washington, forged papers,
the sum of 81 2747l DR.. Gilman, implicated with God
FREY was also arrested but it is said subsequently for
feited his bail and cleared out Godfrey is in the last
starcs Of consumption.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17

The Annapolis Republican says that Robert fenwick,
son Of DR.. WILLIAM HAMMOND, Of Anne Arundel county,
received serious wounds in the hand and side oy the
accidental discharge Of gun on Saturday last, which
have since terminated fatally
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17

EXTRA PAY TO SEAMES.The Secretary OF the Navy an
that additional clerical force has been employed
in the Navy Agents Department and the delay that has
heretofore occurred in the payment Of seamens claims for
extra allowance will be obviated.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-09-17

DBrTH OF NIAGARA RIvEn.--An English gentleman who
has been endeavorng to ascertain the depth of Niagara
river at the Suspension Bridge has at length succeeded
AT one point he finds the depth to be 125 feet.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-07-14

PAYING LIKE SINNER.-Several
years ago in North Carolina, where it
was not customary for the tayern-keep-
ers to charge, the ministers anything
for lodging and refreshments, preacher
presumingly stopped at a tavern one
evening, made himself comfortable
during the night, and in the morning
entered the stage without offering any
pay for his accommodations. The
landlord soon came running up to the
stage, and said, "There was some one
who had not settled his BILL" The
passengers all said they had but the
preacher, who said he understood that
he never charged ministers ANYTHING
"What, you a minister of the gospel-
man of God" cried the inn5keeper.
"you came to my house last night, and
sat down at the table without blessing
lit you up to your room, and you went
to bed without praying to your Maker
(for ] stood there until you retired;
you rose and washed without prayer
ate your breakfast without saying grace
and, as you came to my house Ike {
sinner, and ate and drank like sinner
you have got to pay like sinner"
: So 'dead heads, or more classically
capita Hao1tsta, are not confined to tht
editorial fraternity.