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

4 slight Mistake "A Dutchman in cur
Office day or two ago picked up bound
volume of public documents. on the back
Of which was stamped --Pab- Docs"
"Tyde," said he, what kinder pooks
will dey print next2 As III, here isb
one IN pup togs
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

The real object of education is to give
children resources that viii endure IS
long as life endures; habits that VIII ame-
liorate not destroy occupation that will
render sickness tolerable, solitude pleas
ant. age venerable life more diguifed and
useful. and death less terrible
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

IyASHl0N ABLE 7 TAILORs, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
II solicit share Of public patronage. Their work vii
be done IN the most fashionable style, and reasOua
bic terms shop High street
IrT-GuttinV done TO order and warranted 70 NJ. i
rr6TerIy made uD. 42y
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
AMAsA conn
CoBss & IEESSmoRE,

AMAsA COBB. L e y MORE
CORR & IEESSuOSkE.
ATTORNEYS At LAW,
.HiHeraI PeiRt, Wisconsin.
EIAYE associated themselves purpose
IL Of practising the Law, aud wl give prompt aten-
sion to alI business entrusted to their care.
OFTlCE over the " iscOnsln Tribune once.
LanI Warrants bought an sold. Iands entered and
Warrants located Tor persons residing at dIstsnce, on
tha most favorable terms
sIetters aIcases be answered by return
of nail.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

u IN amusing colloquy came off re-
Gently at the supper table on board of one
Of our Eastern steamboats,, between Bos-
ton exquisite, reeking with hair oil and
cologne, who was ''demming" the walters,
aud otherwise assuming very consequen-
tial airs, and raw Jonathan who sat by
his side dressed IN homespun Turning
to his vulgar" friend. the former pointed
his jeweled finger and said
Butter. sab ="
4 see it is, coolly replied Jonathan.
:. Butter, sab, ! say % hereely repeated
the dandy.
Il know it-vory good-a first rate ar.
ticle," provokingly reiterated the home
spun
"BurTER, tell you :" Numbered tho
exquisite in still louder tones, pointing
with "slow unmoving finger" like soorn's,
and scowling upon his neighbor as if he
would annihiIate him.
Well. gosh-all-Ierusalem, What Of ?"
now yelled the Down-easier, getting his
dandruf up in turn-"Ye didn't think |
! took it for lard, did ye l"-Ex
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
Punctuality-MethOd.

do not mean the merely being in time
for lectures, dinners, etc, but mean that
SPIRIT out of which punctuality grows
that love of accuracy, precision, and
vigor which makes efficient men and wo-
men--the determination that what you
have to do shall be done, in spite of all
petty obstacles, and finished off at once,
and finally | believe | have told you the
story of Nelson aud his coachmaker, but
you must hear it again When he was
on the point of departure for one of his
great expeditions. the coachmaker said to
him, "The carriage shall be at the door
punctually at six o'clock"
"A quarter before" said Nelson, Il
have always been a quarter of an hour
before time and it has made man of me I"
The punctuality which desire for you,
involves and oomprehends an exact ar
rangement of your time. 1t is matter
on which much depends Fix how much
time you must spend on each object, and
keep all but obstinately to your plan
Method" says Cecil, lis like packing
things in box--a good packer will get
in half as much again as bad one"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
VOL. VI. NO. a.
Rnles for Reading History.

If you would make a wise use os the
volumes of history placed within your
reach, try to do it upon some system. En-
deavor to group it, as it were, into differ
ent sections-the various parts that go TO
make up the whole of what we call histo-
ry Have q plan. All uninspired histo-
ry Is written, more or less, under a par
ty bias. Well, then. trust to no one i'm
plicitly. Compare those that are known
to write under different influences and
try to get your impressions from a fair
comparison. But that is an extended Ia
Dor. l have spoken of history as having
parts. Divide and conquer" is the max
i'm ascertain what the parts are There
is what is call military history, there Is
what is called civil history, there is the
history of the Church, the history of arts
and sciences, there is the history of manu-
faotures. Break up all these into those
distinct sections, learn what the history
gives you in relation to these matters sep
parately, question yourself when you have
read certain portions What have /
learned from this relative to the great
questions of government, the condition of
the people, legislation, and how the laws
are administered, and manufactures, aud
commerce, and learning 2" Except you
DO this, my fear is that you may read
large space, and feel that, for want of
some plan of this kind. you have not gath
cred the result that is necessary to the
encouragement of your efforts.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

c. An exchange says man IN y. y.
turned his son out Of doors lately because he
would not pay his house rent. striking IN
stance Of Nsv-,sut-al affection.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

1t is said that the devil mas many imps
it is presumed the following are among
the humber Imperfection, imp-etuosity,
imp lacahility, imp-udenoe, imp-ertiuepco,
imp-uritY, and imp-iety
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
w. s. lEOhB.

LTTTv~Y
Would say To his old friends and customers, that he
ts aaiu sad ready visit all no may favor
him Esth their patronage.
- All work warranted
Once the Franklin House, Mineral Point.
February 6, loJ3. lSu
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

DEFAMATION OF BUssiNG.-Re-b bus. TO
kiss one again omnibus, TO kiss them all
blunder- bus, 20 kiss another mans wife /;
sylla(ylbus. one lady kissing another.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

IL A modern poet gives this axiom:
Curved is the line of Beauty,
Straight is the line of Duty;
Walk by the last, and thou wilt see
The other ever follow thee"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
WHITNEY sMErEs
JOHN BEELToN.

DEALER IN MERCHANDISE IN GENER L, Agen
II sSle Of Flour, Provisions, Patent Medicines
&c &c, MneralPoint, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

4 GOVERNOR OBEYING ORDERS LITER
ALLY-DuFing the reign Of Queen Anne,
the Earl Of Clarendon was appointed Gov
ernor of the Province of New York. and
commissioned to represent her Majesty"
in Chat Office The Earl, whose upper
chamber" seems to have been somewhat
scantily furnished. understood this phrase
rather too literally. and actually put on
woman's dress as his official costume
A painting Of him, thus accoutred, still
exists IN England
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,

II Cards inserted by the year at 81 per line.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

ENERAI. DEALER in Merchandise Of all zind'
n store on the oofner OF Chestnut and High streets
EiEeral Point.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

Vel Timed Spesch Of a Mechanic
At the time when Sir Richard Steele was
preparing his great room in York build
ings for public oratiOns, he happened to
be pretty much behind hand III his pay
ment to the workmen and coming one
day among them to see what progress
they made he ordered the carpenter to
get into the rostrum and make a speech,
that be might observe how it could be
heard. The fellow mounted, and scratch
ed his poll, told Sir Richard that he knew
not what to say, for he was no orator -
%" cries the night, mo matter for that +;
speak any thing that comes uppermost"
why, chen, Sir Richard, says the fel-
low, ''here we have been working for your
honor these six months and cannot get
one penny of money. Pray, sir, when do
you design to pay US p
very WE'LL said Richard, pray come
down. have heard quite enough |
cannot but own you speak very distinctly,
though ] don't much admire your subject
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14

C%ESERAL. DEALER in Family Groceries & Provis-
NJ inls. Nails, Glass, Wooden Ware, sc X sta d
opposite the County buildings, bigh Street, Mineral
Point
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-14
tENE1lllN q. euorE

NOTARY PUBLIC, Mineral Point Wisconsin,
N NFYtcE, in tae Tribune Cthce. !
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
IIr. Penn. ,fhcorY.

Rev. III. c. Dean recently delivered temperance
le:turc to an immense audience in Burlington, and
from the Telegraph we CLEAN the following synopsis
Of the views be advanced He did not advocate any
particular law than another, but in favor of
any constitutional restriction which would effectualy
put check to intenperance and its causes. He was
opposed to temperance organization fer political
purroses-opposed to saddling the temperance ques-
ten upon either political party-but in avsr of leav-
ing it free to work its way in the public mind, trusting
the good of the people of all parties to make
selections of public servants who, whatever their pol
itic7, would fairly raaect the public sentiment in the
matter of temperance Partisans cannot object to
such course, for II cannot interfere with their polit
cal pref rences. Temperance men ought not to OBJ
ect to it, for they caLnot otherwise accomplish their
obi ct. The temperance organizations in this State
already number thousands of members-yet, with all
their ZEAL there also thousands among them who
would surrender their political preferences, and
vote for political opponent, even to promote he
temperance cause itself. Anything which would even
look like blending of "Church and State" would
cverywhere NEE. with determined opposition-an op-
position which uld spring instnctivey from the re-
publican sympathies Of the whole people. If tbt
temperance men of Iowa would triumph, they mus,
take things as they find them, not they would have
them
We need hardly say that Mr.. Deans views meet ou
hearty approval
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
Com tnercinl Items.

Pork is quoted b, thu B ri ag on Hauk.ye o
Tuesday last at 50 so to So ID cxt.
Va Tu SHAY rs rangsi ia tn X aolus market at
from 81 IS to So 80. Tha Di.p ,t;1 savs that far
mers stand 10 their own light VIII, hold back at thsss
figures
AT Peoria. or Saturday last the Press quotes pork at
50 20 20 SO rs; wheat SO corn % to rs o its 20
az -. Louis, last week, pork selling at "a 90
to S4 10.
Toe AT Courier quotes pork a. So so TO So 90.
The Chicago Democratic Press Ell Saturday says,
OF Tk The only coatra,t coming und notice
is Tor 2ooo on cot, deliverable bet tho list Of jan
uuy, at 81 net.
BY the last accounts from Cincinnati il appears
ia Z the bog mar ct was dtooping under the heavy
pr u-o of arrivals. Four dollars talked Of as the
b gsesi figures.
MONEY in New rk is more easy. The range for
choice signatures is % 10 per cent. On CALL money
can be bad at n.r cent. Morey is rapidly accunu.
isting in both NV Y .rk and London. The stock
market Is fiat. There is no demand for stocks. and
probably will not be until money becomes 90 abundant
that no other means If investment can be found hy
capitalists The market appears TO be oppressed
~ the quantity Of railroad and mining bonds brown
upon il.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

In New York. on the 10Th inst, MIR.
Parsons was arrested while preaching in
the open air. There is an ordinance
against street-pteaching in that city.
but /. is asserted that Mr.. Parsons was
preaching in ship-yard BY the consen,
OF The owner. The arrest having been
sanctioned at the time by the Mayor, IA
public meeting was held in the Park on
the l4th inst, when The arrest was de.
nounced, and Mr.. Parsons gave notice
that he would on the following Sabbath
resume his position. Accordingly, on
the 18th inst, he again appeared and
preached in the open air There were
from fifteen to twenty thousand persons
present on this occasion, and. notwilh-
standing some excitement, all passed
oil without serious disturbance. Thi s
preaching was against Popery.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
NO. 81.
Arrival Of the Pacific.
A Great Naval Battle.
DEFEAT OF THE TURKS,
Nav YoRK, Dec. &c, '53.

i
The steamer Pacific from Liverpool
has arrived. The Arabia arrived out on
Sunday. The news by the Pacific is of
thrilling interest. The greatest naval
battle since Nayarino, hes been fought
with great loss Of lie and total des,ruc.
liyn oi 81 ships,
The particulars are as follows: On
The 30th of November the entire Russ ian
fleet from Sebas opol, under Admiral
Machnof, comprising "a sail. appeared
off the Turkish harbor of Sinople.
where Admiral Isma Bey lay with IA
Turkish sail. The battle commenced
imme lately, and the batteries on shore
being OF no use the Russians forced the
harbor. The Turks fought like devils,
and woald not surrender. They fought
with the most desperate bravery Till one
ship after another was blown up or
buried Thirteen persisted and but one
surrendered seven Turkish frigates,
two corvettes, one steamer and three
transports, with several thousand men
have tolally persisted, and Osman Bey,
the Turkish Vice Admiral, taken pris.
oner. Each Of The Turkish ships had
besides crew, $40 troops on board, on
their way TO Circassia, also quantity
Of money, all OF which was lost. The
Turks sunk or burned seven Russian
ships. namely, two line oil battle ships,
three frigates and two steamers.
The rest of the Russian fleet was SO
shattered that il could hardly make Sc,
bastopol. All Europe is in excitement
at his desperate disaster to the brave,
Turks, and the opinion is that an Euro-
pean war cannot be avoided with honor.
Admiral Slade, The Englishman, in COM
mand of The main division Of The Turx.,
ish foe,is giving parties in the Bosphd.
nus. He returned 10 anchorage On the
26lh, four days before the battle, saying
he could not find the enemy, although
merchantmen continued TO report hav.
ing seen numerous Russian ships of war
prowiing about. Some of the papers
demands,hat he shall be put on trial for
cowardice. The Turks continued TO
gain advantage in Asia, on The line OF
the Danube. No other movements.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
Railroad Grn.,. 10 the state Of Iowa.

Agreeably to notice, Mr. Dodge Of Iowa, asked and
obtained leave to introduce, in the Senate, bill ma
king grant of land to the State of Iowa, in alternate
sections to aid 10 the construction of certain railroads.
which bill read twice. referred to the Committee
Public Lands and ordered to lie printed. Gen. Dodge
being the Chairman Of this Committee, have reason
to expect favorable report. The present juncture
appears suspicious to our interests. The roads en-
braced in the Bill are, lt From Burlington and Keo-
Buk to convenient point of junction northeast 81
the Ds Moines river, thence to the Missouri near the
mouth Of Platte. 3D. From Davenport by way Of Mus-
catne to Council Blufs. Sd, From Dubuque to Kanes-
vi by way of Fort Des Moines 4th, From Metre
gors landing to III: meuth Of the Big Sioux.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

We are informed that the telegraphic
wires are now in working order from thi:
city to New York, St. Louis, &c. urling-
ton Gazefie.
For this privilege you are to thank Mus
catine, and not any enterprise or public
spirit of your own. And yet Burlington is
one of tho '.principul eifies - Of the United
States, to which you had the vanity to sup
pose that the Presidents Message would be
sent by special messenger. Now, hcreaf-
ter, if the line between Muscatine and Bur-
lington should need repairing, don't pc.
tition for the capital and public spirit OF
Muscatinc, but try to fish up enterprise
enough in Burlington to do the work your.
selves. tyy- "Fair play is jewell"
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

The steamer Wyoming, an old boat, former ly run.
ming IN this trade, was burned at Pckin, ILL.,, on the
l7th'irst.
The steamers ST. Francis and Excel were both suuk
recently in tho Illinois river. They were small bul
valuable boats-tbe latter known in this trade.
The steamer Cincinnati recently struck snag near
Wiilard's Lznding, below St. Louis and sunk il nine
feet water. Boat supposed to be total loss.
The packet Cornelia. running b,tween Alton and
St. Louis, struck q rock, which Knocked hole into
her hull and caused her to sink. not, however, till
she was ran to the shore and made fast No live,
lost.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

CONCORD, LOUISA Co.-Some of our SUBJ
scribers at this place complain that they do
not receive their papers regularly. Will the
postmaster at that place see to it.? They
should he received there every Saturday
afternoon, but We are told they do not come
to hand before the middle of the following
week.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
Iowa Matters.

A Literary Association has b" 1
formed in Dubuque; also, militar,
company, styled the "City Guards
An old frame mill in Keokuk. belong
ing to R. B. Hughes. was burned down
on Saturday nigh; week. Fully insured
The Melhodists OF Burlington are
making preparations 10 build new
church, which is to be Of The Gothic
style of architecture and the es,ima ted
cost is between $1,000 and $4,000.
Fines to the amount OF three hundred
dollars, have been rendered against two
persons in Mahaska county during the
last few for selling spurious liquors
contrary TO law.
A steamer has been built at Clarks-
Vile called the Harmon" designed for
the Des Moines River trade. The Har.
mon is now in ST. Louis fitting up. and
will be in readiness for the opening Of
navigation.
The Lutheran Conference. which as
semhled at Lyons Church, in Van Blu
rem Co., Nov. 10Th. passed resolutions
enjoining more strict observance o
the Sabbath laws in this State and in
favor Of the adoption Of the Maine Law.
A man and woman were arrested in
Davenport on Tuesday for passing coun-
teifeit bills Of the Bank Of Rochester,
N. Y. A large quantity Of spurious
money was found in their possession. =
After an examination before JUSTICE
Blakemore they were sent to Jail at the
spring court. II
~ State Free-Soil Convention was
held a. Salem, Henry county, on the
30th ult. DR. Geo. Shedd was nomin :
ted as candidate for Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, and Prof. S. l..
Howe (editor Of the True Democracy a
candidate for Congress. The Maine
Law was adopted as component part of
thyir platform. \
f DEs MONIES RIVER IMPROVEMENT
Henry O'Reiily, the enterprising tele-
graph contractor, has entered into con-
tract, backed by New York capitalists,
to complete the Des Moines improve
n,ent. By the terms Of the contract the
entire improvement, is to be completed
by the 4th Of July, 1858. The work is
to be doue upon the plans at the rates
heretofore designated. and Mr.. O'Reilly
is 10 take the lands in payment al ST.
800 900, and to have the proceeds OF
tolls, wafer rents, &c, for twenty five
years or longer il necessary to pay for
the amovnt OF work to be done. Mr..
O'Reiily is to deposi; $4,000 with the
Register within ninety days, to pay of
pressing Indebtedness or lorlei, the con.
tract. -~<
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

MAR RIED,
ID led.

DIED,
'ar West l. berry, in this county, on onday eve
ming the 10 inst, AMANDA youngest child Of
CHARLES A. and SARAH ANN WRiGar-aged 3 years
= months ard Is days.
The consultations Of the spell were rendered to the
bereaved Parents, and s,mpathising friends and
Deigabors, by ELDLR SWAIN from that portion Of
Our Saviors words -
"Suffsr little children to come unto ms end forbid
them rot, for Of such i, the Kingdom Of Cd"
This lovely bHd young and fair, "
Called hence by early DOOM
Just came To show how sweet fcrcr
Ia Paradise could bloom.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
LOCAL. MATTERS.
school Tax nimcn,tN.

difficulty has arisen between the two School DIG
trcts in the city in relation to the collection of taxes
Tie Directors OF District No. |, have levied tax on til,
residents Of that District for all the property they own
IN The city, and as many Of them property in Dis
t'ct No. 2, they demand tax for such property, which
Is also taxed by the District In which il is situated
IN other words District No. taxes all property with
IN Its limits without reference residence, while Dir
tilct No contends that the tax Oh property should
follow The residence. As neither party seems dis
posed 10 compromise or yield the matter will undergo
ltlgation. The present tax in District No | is six
mills on the dollar-in District No 2, three mills. We
lay no claims to legal attachments or profound sagaci.
ty, but wesre somewhat OF the opinion that District
No. is in the wrong in the School tax question. The
matter ought to lie settled without the costs of ltga
ton.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

q YOUNG WOMAN DRowsED.-On the night Of the
10th inst, while the steamer LADY Pike Wa lvne a.
Csssyviile, Ohio river, in fog, young woman, deck
passenger, who gave her name as Mary Ryan, fell
overheard and vas drowned. She stated that her pa
rents lived In Muicaine, and that she had two broth
srs 10 -. Louis Her baggage has been left with Mr.
Wm Dryer, No. 5 Locust street, where her frie IA
may get 1t Every exertion was made TO recover he
body. tut in TIE prevailing darkness it was iup,ssi
BILE to do eos Louis Repub
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30
EniIre nd Convention Mt Chicago.

At the meeting Of the Mississippi and
Missouri r. r. Company, at Chicago, on the
10Th inst, the Company accepted the grant
Of depot grounds, &C., from the city of Mus
catine. Appointed Joseph A. Green, of
Muscatine, Assistant Treasurer, and passed
an order for the collection Of installments
upon stock subscriptions, as follows: five
per cent at once, and FIVE per month, CON-
meneing March lst, until further notice,
upon the Muscatine and Oskaloosa division
of said Road. The Chief Engineer was
previously authorized to put under contract
such portions of said road as he nigh. deem
advisable.
Present at said meeting Messrs. Wall
colt, Sheffield. Farnham, Cook & Isett.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

sis She HAPPY?'--We always try to Sc
lect an interesting story with good moral
but this week we happened in haste to pub
lish one with more interest than morality.
A fashy, feather-witted young puppy is the
hero, who falls in love with weak minded
young woman, who is the heroine, and
worth dozen of them both. And, in con-
cluson, the author, with amusing GOODNESS,
calls upon us, for the sake of two love- sick
fools, to rejoice at good mans death
The moral of this rakish story is that
it is proper to make love to another mans
wife, if there is any probability that the
poor, befooled husband will die in year or
two,
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

The ERIE RAILROAD RIoTiNG The
disturbance at Erie still continues. An
injunction was granted to restrain the
opposition TO the railroid companies.
and the u. S Marshal was ordered to
protect The Company against The mob
This authority was disregarded The
raih Dad bridge over Harbor Greek, which
was re paired onihe 20lh inst, was des.
troyed on the 2let.
The Mayor and Council of Erie have
issued statement claiming that Erie
is in the right. aud asserting deter
minati) III TO continue the resistance.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

WmG STATE CONVENTION. The Burling-
on III ,ch. Eye suggests that this body con-
vene at Iowa City on the I'D of February
next. Very good.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

4 CLOSED ABOVE AND BELoy.-The river
was bridged over by ice at Davenport last
Friday afternoon and at Burlington last
Sunday. 1t is still open here. Weather
(mo lerate. a