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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
Where the Mnnev Gnea.

The quarterly report of tables of imports of dry
goods, published by the ~ Y Courier & Enquir-
er show that the importatons for the present year
largely exceed any former period, being no less
than S3o751.923 during the last four months
against sI9,s39,I77 for the corresponding period
last year and 81 7Se s3l for the past month against
s. 5S2, 4Os in April, 1852.
The increase IS greatest in silk goods, being
more than 100 per cent. on the importations OF
April last The importation Of wooden goods for
the month exceeds that of last year 100 per cent;
cotton goods, more than SO per cent fax, 80
per cent.
The receipts for duties at New York for the
quarter ending March 3lst, were SI1,243,35l
against S7.736, 936 for the same period last year
For the three quarters of the year, ending March
3lst, the duties were SIS, 623. 965, against s22-
227, 1917 for the same period of the previous year
( Mil Sentinel
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

.4ccideHt.-We learn that serious accident
happened on board the Clarion, lying at the St
Paul levee, by which one man was killed and two
or three severely injured. The boat was receiv-
ing lumber and by some means stick fell, crush
ing the head CT one of the deck hands, Craw-
ford County, Courier
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
LAND OFFICEBs


Abraham Bromley, Stevens Point Joel C.
Squires, Mineral Point Jacob 5. Kimb4II, Mil
waukee Joel o. Henning. Willow River John
A. Bryan, Menasha; Cyrus K. Lord, La Crosse
Receivers Of Public MOneys
Albert G. Ellis, Stevens Point; Henry Plow-
man, Mineral Point; Jonas Whitney, Milwaukee
Otis Hoyt, Willow River Benjamin H. Mooers
AIenasha Theodore Rodolf La Crosse
SslPe'intendents Of Indian affairs.
Francis Huebschmann, Northern Supcrinten-
dency Alfred Cumming, Central Superinten-
dency.
Surveyors General
John Longborough, for Illinois and Wisconsin
arner Lewis, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
Speech OF Hon. A C. Dodge upon the Pacific Rail
Rad RilI

We have received copy of the speech of this
Senator upon the all important question of the
day, in which he urges the bill with mastery
power, and calls attention TO the doings of Eng
lard, in these words
Look at what that ever vigilant Government
of Great Britain is doing even upon this CONT
nent and in close proximity TO US, in that great
commercial race which the two countries are run
ming for the trade of Eastern Asia | see il stat
ed in the London Daily News, of January / 9th,
of the present year that the project of connect
ing the Atlantic and Pacific, by ship canal
across Ihe Isthmus of Darien is seriously enter.
tanned. and that considerable progress has already
bern made III the requisite arrangements. A full
preliminary concession has been obtained from
the Republic of New Grenada A preliminary
survey of the proposed route has beeen mabe by
civil engineers, whose report is highly favorable
The documents and plans, with an interesting
pamphlet on the subject has been it is said in the
News, privately circulated amongst the most in
hUential merchants of Great Britain
The proposed route is between Port Ecosses
and San Miguel, and is only thirty nine miles long
Three modes of intercommunication are pre-
scented the most expensive and most efficient one.
is by canal OF thirty feet depth at low water,
onehundred and forty feet broad at bottom, and
ouehundred sixty-feet at low water surface No
lockage would be required The material to be
cut through being described as chiefly rock-a
stratifed shale with thin beds, which are said to
torn an excellent side lining 10 the canal-the
r. t. l.
nal. The estimated cost is RI2 100000, (nearly
SdOO00,O0O) By this canal, the transit of the
largest vessels from to sea could be effected in
fare hours
Such canal in the hands of Great Britain IN
less we make some movement 10 checkmate il,
would give her the control of the commerce Of
the world, al least of that portion OF it which has
for centuries been the object of merchants and
monarchs, comforting prosperity and power upon
its recipients
For more than fifty years the United States
have been engaged in a commercial contest with
England, and rapidly gaining on that avaricious
and ambitious Power. The second war of indie.
peudence was fought tor free trade and sailors
rights" The appeal to arms taught our ancient
foe and present rival that we were neither to be
jockeyed nor trampled on. Since the war of s.
-, we have been gaining her with constantly
speed, and at last the race has become
50 close that England is hardly a neck ahead of
us. Construct this road, mount Brother Jonathan
on the iron horse, and he will thus be enabled to
turn the corner, and not only to beat John Bull
but to distance him.
call the especial attention of the Senate 10
letter which l have received from Lieutenant
Maury:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
Appointments.

The following is complete list of the Presi-
Dental appointments in the Department of the In
terror for Wisconsin, since the adjournment of
the Senate. They will all require confirmation
next session:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

On TIE WEATHER-During the last week
there have been some half dozen clearing off show
ers," nearly every day. From present appearan-
ces, we shall soon have a long spell of weather.
unless something produces change
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

NV SToRE.-Mr. P. O'Doud has Just opened
new Grocery and Provision Store. on High street,
one door below Lenehan & Brothers where he is
prepared TO furnish customers with the best quail
ity of articles in his line
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

Killing IldiaHs-Thirteen Indians, among
whom were chiefs and squaws, were recently
killed near Oak Grove, by the enraged citizens Of
that vicinity, who had suffered outrages and rob
berries at their hands, California Paper
This was an exploit only rivalled by the doughty
heroes OF the Florida War, whose daring deed.
were eommemorated in this wise, by some name
ess but evidently inspired bard -
'Hurrah for the lads of the sabre and trigger!
In Hisiorys page, they'll make a great figure
No heroes ever were greater or bigger
they've captured three children, fsro squatts ana
aigger -
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

II The Crawford County Courier is about to
be enlarged, TO a seven column paper. The Cou-
rjer Is good paper, and we are glad to see such
svidenow Of prosperity a. that fourishing town.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

IL The Spring Term of the RichIaud county
court commenced It's session on Monday last. The
case OF the State rs. Kdgore, by change of Venue
from Grant county, is expected TO be tried at this
term
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

II A good school teacher, (male) can haer of
a favorable opening for Summer School by call
ing at this office.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

1CTSee prospectus of the Waverley Magazine
in another column. A specimen number may be
seen at this Office
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

II Mrs. Emily E. Hooe has been appointed
Postmistress at Prairie du Chen, in place of B.
w Brisbois, removed
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

Dwellings in this village, that several buildings
erected for Barns are now being finished off for
dwellings, and Will he occupied for that pur-
DaSe
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

" 1t is reported that Maj Murphey has been
Sub-Agent for the Sioux Indians at s..
Peters IN place Of Mai y Milan
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
WING STATE CONVENTION.

WING STATE CONVENTION, consisting
of one Delegate from each Senate and Assembly
District will be held at MADISON, on Tuesday, the
Seventh day of June next, at IL o'clock, M,
to nominate candidates to be supported for STATE
OFFICERS at the next General Election, and for
the transaction of such other business may be
deemed necessary.
Ii is hoped that the proper committees will take
prompt measures 10 secure delegate from each
district in said Convention, il is very desirable
that the State should be fully represented on that
occasion.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
NATIONAL OBSERVATORY,
WASHINGTON, Fe6rHary l6. 1853

DEAR SIR Il have this morning before me
your note OF yesterday, asking for an approx
mate estimate III answer 10 the question: With
the railroad finished 10 san Francisco, how many
days will we beat the English in reaching the
nlarts OF trade IN Eastern Asia!" We shall be
aole to beat the English by about two thirds the
time that 1t takes 10 come from England here
with the addition Of TIE gain by running nearly
three thousand miles on a railroad instead of per
forming the same distance IN steamer at sea -
The distance from England via the Straits of Glib
raltar, Isthmus Of SueZ, and Red Sea- to Shanghai.
III China, the centre of the tea district, is very
nearly equal to the distance from England, via
Halifax, California railroad and steamer thence 10
Shanghai. The distance by the former route is
some six eight hundred miles less than by the
Latter. On the former route there is no railroad
train pOrtaJion 10 speak of, the only land travel
being across the ISthmus of Suez Of course YOU
will observe that 1 put the route by European
railways 10 the Mediterranean out OF the ques-
ton; as a Commercial route that would require
too much loading and unloading. Supposruc
then, that each route be IN operation with steam
ers connecting, equal in speed 10 the Collins steam
the difference il favor by California rail
road would be from ! ) 10 20 DAYS perhaps more.
because our steamers would only have 70 s.oa
C.Ca ru coal and would have 20 p.s- -o--s r.
roucH whereas. from the head OF tue i,eI "a.
Oy the shortest steamng route possible is not less
than eight thousand miles. If your question ap
plies TO the English they are, and to the
California route it probably will be, with
railroad hence to California, and line of steam
ers thence to Shanghai the difference then in our
favor would not fall short of twenty five or thirty
days. Respectfully,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

% There is a rumor of Small Pox in the south.
ern part of Grant county.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

LxAp AT Ia CRossE The La Crosse Demo
crat says lead has been discovered al Root River,
near that place, with favorable prospect for ex-
;ensive deposits OF mineral in that neighborhood
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

e. The soul Of liberty IS the love of law,
SAYS the German philosopher, klapstocks-
: s-stv aahlr sentiment
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

4 Great Po1eT.-M. Ampere, the French phi
losopher, in his work on this country, says, the
Americans have calculated the water power of
Niagara Falls II IS of 1854, I44 horse power
nineteen times greater than all the motive power
Of Great Britain, and more than sufficient to work
all the factories of the world
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

L. How brightly do little joys beam upon
soa y hIch stands ground darkened by
tbe clouds OF sorrow: so do stars come forth
from the empty sky, when We look up to them
from. : deep veil.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

GA National convention OF spiritualists
viii be held az Rochester, IN September next
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
NJ Z MAURY.
Hon. A. c. Donor. Senate Chamber,

IIUII. n. I. DODGE, oeHuLt IHuNlUtT.
Instead. then, of meeting Us in India, China
and even on our own Pacific coast, as the English
now do, with the advantage of some ten days
sail, OF more, the scales will be TUNED, and we
shall have the advantage over them of twenty
FIVE or thirty days, which, in commercial and
business transactions, conclusive and overwhelm-
ing. This Pacific railroad across our country
will be the grave of British commercial suprem-
acy. The epoch of its completion will be the
zenith OF her sun over the sea-from that day the
splendor Of her maritime power will begin to
e-rnrH dim
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

An ENrRt As IS An ExrRA.-Ragged news
boy (seoIving Wall street and shouting at the
height o. his lungs, -" Ere's extra Herald
rival ofthe BaItic-great news from Europe -
News-iovIng old lady, (who has been to re-
ceive her 'share dividends" waves her hand
TO the Juvenile Mercury" who quickly
bounds To her SiGe)
w hat news IS It, my little boy !"
Ragged News5oy, Speaking very rapidly,
so as - impart his budget in one breath. y
"ExIraHeraldmarm 'rIvaIofthe Balticadeclinein
cottonagreathg observation-disclosures
anawtulearlhquakeJnIra iyseveniy thousandand
one!lvesl oStonIyt wOeentsloronewIIlyou buythe
extra.u-a-T-m -
News-Iovhg OLD lady,-"Lawk, boy. no /!
Il I'D make me quite nervous TO read it
Ragged Newsboy, Then what did yer
call ne for. Yer ole coon, yer -
News loving Did lady is hori,ied-news-
boy dars through mu6heap 10 a hungry
Spectator stanoIRg or the steps of the Elk
change, and supplies him with two cents
49,,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

c. Niger. who am de fuss man dat in
terduced salt peywisshuns into de naby -
''Dar. now you's too hard, for dis eolored
individual"
Ill was Noah, niger, when he took Ham
board &c ark
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

DAVID ATWOOD, : q
ALEXANDER BOTKIN,
EBENEZER BRIGHAM, y
JAMES MORRISON, 3
BENZ. F. HOPKINS, -
J. J. ENOS.
/. A. LAPHAM, r
C.. s. CHASE, 2
J. w. STEWART.
A Ill &c 1870
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-23

tioa u cosn int ungland that has given the srsny-
ct tmpet0s % the cultivation OF grain in Moldavin
and v alacis. although the system Of husbsndry il
very inferior 10 what Il might be. We not much
indebted to Turkey for our supplies Of wheat but We
receive from thence immense quantities Of Indian
ccyn and nearly the whole Of this branch Of trade II
in the hands OF Greek merchants. The Importance
OF the shipping trade at Calatz and Ibra-
liza is sufficient to point ont the value OF
cur commerce with Turkey. Between l842 and
1850 the exports OF Indian corn from the port OF
Gslatz amounted to upwards Of 400 900 quarters,
being increase of 100 per cent. The expectations
Of heat from the same port were on more limited
scale; but tie exports Of grain for tie past sevea
years tr, m lbraia have shown very large increae
alo; AID Mr. MOngredien. In report recently pub
lisL,d by him on the corn trade, has very appropr
atey called attention to the growing Increase OF our
commerce in this direction In fact, II we are to car
~ IN reciprocal trade with foreign corn producing
countries, there is not one iu Europe that holds out
go many inducements as the increasing trade OF
turkey. The Greek merchants who reside In this
county aid who are considerable In their mum.
GERS, are e,koned among the most honorable OF
rep and under an improved system OF Agriculture the
IrrkAh pIo'iLces could very materially increase the
cereal pre- auctions othe soil Our trade with the DAN
lbiah provinces will robsby become much more ex-
teDslve even Than 1t now Is II political disturbances
thould occur to check its advancement. In fact it
may be said that England enjoys the principal part
OF the commerce with the Daube for our exports of
merchandise OF dfheIent kinds into Galatz ia 1850
amounted to about f435 900; and into Ibraila during
tie same year to about fi63 00O OF s9l ships that
depart from Gala'z in 1850, no less than 1873
desiil ed with cargoes for England, and l62 to Con-
stantinople, leaving only 90 to all other parts. or
this number Of ships III were Greek, n Turkish
and so English.
OF SEQ vessels which cleared with cargoes from
lbraila in 1850 there were destined for Consta
pie 2e5, and l20 for England, leaving 1856 to all
other countries. OF this humber 202 were Greek,
100 Turkish, and Sc English vessels. In order to
show the poaition maintained by English ships In
these ports we give the following statement Of the
registered tonnage OF the cearances in 1861
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There Is again q rumor Of English opera at Dury
Lane. LOhdon-t0 commence in October, to close n
Dect mber-n the establishment aud Arrangements
connected with which Mr.. Jarrett the professor e
the horn, Is said to take leading part
At . recent sale, held in London, of tho literary
and musical collections Of the late Mr. Richard CLARK
Of that city, the following curious relics were offer
ed:-One Wa Handles tuning fork, giving the noto
A, very curious and interesting not only from III
lection with the immortal composer but as show
ing the rise in pitch since his time, am mating to
nearly whole tone. This tuning fork sold for e. ia
The second was, the anvil and hammer Of Thomas
Powell, With which be beat the accompaniment T.
the air sung by the blacksmith ia the hearing OF
Handel, afterwards printed N the "Suites Do
Pieces" and subsequently called the Harmonious
Blacksmith" mounted ON an oak block from tree
in Cannons park, with brass plate having an en-
graved inscription. The anvil sold for rs.
At the same sale, which included the musical Dos
sessions OF the late Dean of Peterborough and DE-
Stokoe. Straduarius violin brought tho high priss
Of f240.
Madame R,Dzi do Begins has just died In Italy,
the journals state, aged ifty-two So long does she
seem in memory to have been on the stage and 50
many years ago does she seem to have retired from
it, thai many like ourselves will have been UMPIRE
pared to find her comparatively SO young. TIE
debut Of Madame RoDz de Begins is said by foreixu
journals to have taken place In Paris in 1919, a.
ROssini's Rosina.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-23
Declared value IF Ecpsrk

The value of our export trade to Russia has, there.
fore, declined to an amount below what It was in
however arrive at the real value Of the export trade
from this country to Russia and Turkey by simply
looking to the total amounts; we must look more
narrowly into the articles exported to arrive at
this 1t will be seen that, since we have opened
our ports for the free importation OF foreign grain
our trade with Russia has gradually declined,
but from the same period that OF Turkey has grad
ually increased; and while the former has diminished
nearly so per cent the latter has risen to the
extent since ls45. We have here another opportu-
nifty of showing what we have often DONE that
nothing fallacious than to anticipate that
nations from which We imported corn would, there
fore, by consequence become purchasers Of our
factures; and the most striking illustration Of its
truth is to be found in our trade with Russia. We
shall first direct attention to the export of cotton
manufactures to the two countries for these constitute
the principal branch Of our commercial intercourse
with Russia and Turkey. In 1881 the total quantity
Of cotton manufactures exported to Russia and entered
by the yard was 1900 1884, and the declared
value f68,4l2. In the same year we exported
In cotton twist and yarn l3,959,66G pounds
the declared value being f790,37l. So that our
exports OF cotton twist at that time constituted
the more important branch Of the two and it grsl-
dualy increased up to the year 1887 when the quin
tity OF cotton twist amounted to "a 593 lbs, at
value Of 81 900. Since that period has
reached t. a similar amount and In 1850 we only
exported 4,370576 lbs, at value Of f245 625 These
are very significant facts in connection with our
commerce Win RUSSIA, ana are 100 Important ~ be
overlooked in commercial transactions with that
country We see that for considerable time the
raw material Of cotton manufactures was imported
from England, as well as the manufactured article
but the progress of Russian manufactures has been
such as to reduce tho importation to very insight
flcant amount. We shall not here enter into dis
ser alton on the reciprocity OF nations, for we
have repeatedly proved the impossbility OF
this where they are both ca 3able Of producing
the articles and trade with Russia is very
clear demonstration Of the truth Of the principle
We shall now direct attention to the export OF
the quantity Of cotton goods exnoraJ to Russia Sv
Tire yard amounted to 1850, 1874 yards ut value of
f6S,4l2. IN 1885 the quantity exported 1885,
O59 yards, at value OF fl09 298. la no subsequent
year this quantity ever reached, the year ls49
being the period when the nearest approach was
made to it, the quantity being then 2l37 lO3 yards.
From that period to 1851 the exports OF cotton goods
to Russia, excepting the year 1s49, have generally
declined, as may be seen by the following state
ment:--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-23
The New Yoi X Exhibition In q r.. ench Point
OF View.

OF View.
One Of the Paris papers, the Union Of the Sd
OF July, has an article on expositions In general,
and on those Of New York aud Dublin in particular
We translate the following extracts from it,
But II we have confidence In the future Of uni
versa expositions IL we think that they inaugurats
the resumption OF foreign mercantile movement
which every one ought to aid in promoting; II we
are convinced that the force Of circumstances which
has given them birth ought also 10 perpetuate and
regulate them, we DO not experience the less in
quetpde On the exhibitions announced for this year
At Dublin and Of New York. Everything makes us
fear that both these enterprises will be without re-
silt this year, at least. The season. without having
been hitherto favorable, IL already advanced: The
question of war preoccupies mems minds, and turns
them aside from the interest thew might attach to
the commercial and industrial solemnities Of the
positions. Indeed, the events which have
been given rse to by the difference between Russia
and the Porte are not, on all points Of Europe the
objects Of equal preoccupation; but, on the other
side, the news arriving from Ireland and America
tees delays, and mentions successive adjournments
which do not suit In affairs Of commerce and indus
try In which time ID too precious to be In favor Of
appointments which are not based on exactitude
Exhibitions like markets, can only be frequented on
condition Of their taking place exactly at the date
for which they are announced.
There Ia this thing peculiar for New York-that II
the exposition there were postponed to 1854 which
il by no means impossible this fact would only be
return to the decision to last year by the under
takers Of the exposition-a decision which we have
reported according TO letter written 10 tho yo*rwol
des Deeats. by 10 secretary 4 tho New Ysgk AxAt