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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17
SECURE THE MEANS OF HAPPINESS

Nv becoming in time possessed Of the knowledge the wshs
Of which caused the sickness and poverty Of ihonahds
OF such no VIE or nohef IS exc"
sable II sect avail hers.lf of that knowledge %
re.Icr herself which would her much sunenng Dc
,h, IN, an, Of happiness aud prosperity to her usbAnu ao
upon her chld,u that blessing above all pce-e
bl,, with he althy minds That koM contansais
Itfip. 1ttkg ufI He'd
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17

Saffy Fuse.
40 900 FEET Safety Fuse FOR blasting
N(VV| purposes. offered at greatly
reduced prices. by L. II. MILLS Il CO,
De-. %, '5s-21s Gsrc'dpd.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17
THE \VEAK.EyEp GEyErATIOy-In the

The WEAK.EYED GEyEHATION.-ln the
course of our daily perambulations, we have
been struck with the vast number OF people
wearing spectaceS. What we were formerly
accustomed to see only upon the noses OF our
grandfathers and grandmothcrs, we now be-
hold in company with the raven locks ana
blooming checks of lads and lasscs in their
teens. We are really beginning to have fear
full fOrebOdings Of what the next generation
may exhibit in the way of visual Organs.--
The languishing blue, and the sparkling black
eyes, of which so many poets have sung the
meitluous praise, are among those things
which will soon belong to the past, and which
we will be called upon to remember in our
glasses" We often hear of the eagle eye Vi
Young America. Hereafter that ambitious
juvenile must be depicted in spectacles or,
more appropriately, with large telescope
The rising generation is decidedly short
sighted. Let us pray that what has been lost
in the physical vision, has been more than
compensated in the acquired strength OF the
eye of mind. Occasionally, we see on the
promenade of Chesnut street, n young damsel
whose attractions might inspire the poetic in
Il gravc-digger-having form as graceful rs
that OF tancied sylpli; hair OF that golden
brown which haunted the brOws OF those eX.
quislte creations of the old painters; cheeks
where the bright blood of health dances from
tint to blush; mouth about which play the
ripplcs of feeling; and eyes-no glasses
"dirkly, deeply, beautifully" green. The
dream is disrellcd just rs we are becoming
enthusiastic. philadelphia American.
~ The gravity of Senatorial ctiqultte
was revived by little incident which the re.
ports give thus
Mr. Jones (dcn,) of Iowa, presented the
memorial of the citizens Of Iowa, asking u
grant of land for normal settlement.
Mr.. Cass, (dcnD of Michigan-What kind
of Il settlement!
Mr. Joncs-Normal.
Mr.. Cass-What!
Mr.. Joncs-(ccvatng his voice to high
pitch, and spelling ouD Normal; don't
you understand now?
Mr.. Cass-What does N.o.r-m-a-l mean!
know what Normal school is, but not what
Normal settlement is.
Mr.. Joncs-Oh, sphaw. / move that the
petition be referred. And it was referred.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17

40 KEGS BLASTING Powder in store and
~ for sale at reduced prices.
{. II. MILLS & CO,
H., 30 ,,a-o7i C,rcirni
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17

And to her Husband the constant toll aud anxiety Of mr5
drs ol,g upon him from sickness Of the ~ik
without XIV ng lin the opportunity Of acquiring that com
whic his rIeous entitled aud the possssaon
which would the hsppnesi oi himself "'e ana
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-17
.IroGyIA-WALKER's

..IroGYIA-WALKER's
g the following addi-
ON California received at
Ncwol e steamship Daniel Web.
ster. whc ~ tI.t San Francisco dates to
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
More of En-.

The Chicago Tribune says it is the intention Of
Geo Smith & Co, to issue in Chicago, one million
dollars in the notes of the Bank Of Griffin Georgia
the circulation of the atlanta Bank (S750,OOO)
not being sufficient to drive the notes OF our home
institutions out of the market In addition 70
the Bank Of Griffin we are TO have an issue oil
the notes of the Cherokee Insurance and Banking
Company which will hell to still further depreci
ate our currency in comparison with specie
We ask hat the people may take note of these
movements, and be prepared to accord TO our own
stock security banks such legislative concessions
as their safety demands. The war is now between
the irresponsible, worthless issues Of Georgia
red dogs and wild cats, and the safe and legitimate
institutions of our own State Which side do
YOU take ?-GQL Jeff
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

II The Candidates for Congress in this Dis.
trict now fairly before the people The Dem
ocratic Convention at Mineral Point passed strong
Nebraska Resolutions, threw Ben c. Eastman
overheard and nominated DIR. Otis Howl of St
Croix Co DR.. Hoyt is Receiver of the Land Of
fee at Hudson, and is in duty bound to support
the administration at w ashington
The Republicans have put in nomination Mr.
Washburn of Mineral Point Dr. Hoyt is clev-
er fellow, and being democrat, would have beat
Mr.. Washburn badly year ago; but to be a
friend and pensioner of the administration notc is
what neither DR. Hoyt nor any other man can
survive in this part of the world. The Doctor
may just as well make up his jewels for voy-
age up Salt River. The district is strongly dem
ocratic, but the people have already stood too
much nonsense for their patience
Mr. Washburn is sai to be capable and honest
and sure of being elected-Prairie du Chez, Con,.
ie-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Look ont for Commercials -Ten dollar notes on
the Bank of Racine and on the Mercantile Bank
of Bangor, Maine altered from ones, are in circu-
lation in this vicinity. One of the rogues concern
ed in their manufacture, of the name of Whiting.
was arrested on Monday last, and quite a number
of ten dollar bills the old Bank of Mineral Point
containing the figures and words necessary TO make
the alterations, were found in his possession He
was discharged yesterday by order of District At
torney Roys for reasons which we have not been
able TO ascertain and 1t is said left on the train
this morning. II is presumed there are others
concerned in the business The alteration is very
neatly executed but can be readily discovered on
holding the bill up to the Light Mad Jour.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Selling off at COst!!!

AND NO MLST.AKElt
AT THE N. Y. CHEAP CASH STOhE'
DELLER & MICHEL BACHER offering tvI
sale cost, their large and we'll selected s1oCA
of goods, consisting of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
sArINErTs,
PRINTS,
DELAINES,
RIBBONS,
SILKS,
SHAWLS,
BOOTS Il SHOES,
HATS X CAPS.
&c, &c., sc.
They
have the most
extensive stock of Ready
Made Clothing
offered in this market,
bracing every size and variety, for Men and Boys,
Their Ladies, BOnnets OF the latest sI1
and of superior quality both of material and manu-
facture-
In saying that they selling for cost they desire
be understood as meaning what they say. Let thoseS
want the worth of their money call soon.
DELLER & MfCHELBACHER-
Nearly opposite Millions, High sbee5I
Mineral Point, Feb. IA, 1854. fh
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Cholera .7gan-On the 9Th instant, this disease
broke out IN the family of John Steele, German,
living in the farm house of George B Babcock's
two miles south of this village. On the same day
Mr.. Steele died; his infant daughter on the next
and on the tenth, his sister naw. During his time
Miss Dorcas D., daughter of George B. Babcock
of the age Of 15-a beautiful, kind hearted girl
who beloved by all her acquaintance
and the special idol of the neighbe mood in which
she lived-true to her nature, she labored and
watched with the Steele family during their sick
ness, and on the 10TH was taken herself with this
dreadful disease, and died in few hours Wau-
kesha Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Mineral Point Rail Road.

Since our last issue, two meetings of Stock
holders and others interested in this Road have
been held in this village. At the first meeting,
MIR. STRONG, President of the company laid before
the citizens statement of the progress and pros
poets of the road, from which it would appear
that there is but little prospect of aid from abroad
to finish the road unless those most interested in
its completion pt.t their own shoulders to the
wheel and help to lift it from the mud in which it
appears to be at present stuck. At the suggestion
of Mr.. Strong, committee, consisting of Cyrus
Woodman, N 3 Boyden. and T. S. Allen, was
appointed TO examine the books, &c, of the COM
pany, and report to an adjourned meeting on Sat
urday. At the adjourned meeting the committee
reported that they had been unable to perform the
duties assigned them to an extent that would en-
able them TO make full report, from the fact that
the books not fully posted, but from all that
did appear they considered the President and D
reciors entitled to the confidence of the public, as
well the thanks of the Stockholders, for the
faithful discharge of the duties of their several
stations. and the meeting passed a resolution TO
that effect.
In the present crisis there appears TO us but one
way IN which the road can be completed at an
early day; and that is for the citizens of Mineral
Point, and the surrounding country, those who
have deep pecuniary interest in The matter, and
desire the general prosperity of the county, to
step forward and take Stock in the Road Ii we
rightly understand the present position of the
affairs OF the company, two hundred shares OF
Stock, upon which but 500 each would be
quired 10 be paid, is all that would be necessary
TO place its completion beyond doubt. II this
is correct view of the matter, can see no
reason why the road should stop here. There are
certainly more than two hundred farmers in Iowa
who would be benefited more than the amount OF
one share of stock in single year, by the COM
pletion of the road, besides very many mechanics
and Others who would receive like benefit and
who are willing 10 contribute towards the accom-
phshment of so desirable object. We are well
aware that the cry of hard times will have It's
influence upon many who should take stock in the
road; bu, the only way we can see to make times
less hard in Iowa county, is the completion of this
road. which will put life in all kinds of bust
ness, and tend to bring in midst the necessary
capital TO make times better We hope every
man will do his best towards aiding to raise the
necessary amount to have the road npeterl inn
mediately. Let US not depend upon others for
capital to build road, but let others know that
we have the will and the means 10 help ourselves
A LITTLE from each interested, will make
sufficient sum TO finish the road besides, hose who
show willingness to help themselves, are far
more likely to get help from others, than those
who give up ia despair at every trifng en-, bar
rassment
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Murder at Bellevue Horrible Tragedy.-We
learn of Mr. Thomas Nicholson of Bellevue that
horrible tragedy enacted in that town on the
morning of the 18th. A man named Barger kill
ed his wife under the following circumstances
She had applied for bill of divorce, which COM
ing up at the of the District Court held there
last week had on his application been changed
for trial to Jones county. Without anything oc-
curing between them subsequently to occasion
so dabolical an act, Barger posted himself so as
TO command the door of the house where his wife
was staying On Monday morning, as she came
out, he shot her dead, and then gave himself up,
Boosting of what he had done The parties form
erly lived near Canton, in Jackson county, Iowa
dubuque Herald
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
low. Co. Republican Convention.

Convention, for the purpose az nominating candida
f the several County oeers 70: Iowa County, to be
supported by the Republicans of said County, at the
approaching election, viii be held in DoDcEvlLLE on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER l4TH, af 1 oc;cck p n.
Tie the several Tow in The County,
saessed the "Wednesday evening PIE vious or
purpose Of selecting delsss:ss said County Con
,rasicn Each Town viii be entitled the No, o.
ssaexxsee The lx>s County Ce1vension.
AK nossin.,aea 81 candidates cor County officers
u sssa, proper The delegates svn The Asssmbl.
as rseas vsa ressSe themselves iase District Convent.
proceed aesna1se candidates for As>crelymen
Ssr.s- ~ 1854. Ey aS1kR COMMITTEE.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

PRoGRK.s AND PREJUpIcE-Br MRs. GoRE-
De Wiz s Derenport Nee Fork-While there are
so many works from which the reader derives
neither advantage or profit, it is proper for the
press to call attention TO those calculated to afford
both Such is the one Just issued by Dewitt g.
Davenport copy of which is before u.s. 1t is
not one of those WHISKY washy novels that possess
no merit, but an admirable story, most excellenty
told, and will add 10 the popularity which is al
ready attached 10 the authors name, in this coun-
try. well il England Price &C cents paper.
IS cents cloth
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
The Galena Advertiser, in noticing the nomna

The Galena Advertiser, in noticing the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Washburn, remarks
Mr.. WAsHBURN is of the we'll known firm of
Washburn & Woodman, of Mineral Point, and is
an old settler in Wisconsin, though not an old man,
and is well acquainted with all the interests of the
State He is a thorough, intelligent and energetic
business man, of strong and well balanced mind
and determined will. A sound debater we'll vers-
ed in the political affairs of the country, he will
make Representative of which the Second Dis
trict and the State may well be proud. On the
great issues of the day he is sound TO the core,
and the freemen whom he will represent if elect
ed, will find in him an unhnching foe to
the extension of slavery and all the iniquit.
Gus schemes of the Shareholders. His opponent
DIR. Hoyt, is Pierce Office holder and Nebraska
man, and we cannot believe for moment, that a
choice between the two can be doubtful among a
people, whose whole history has showed them to
be the most determined opponents of the doctrine
which Mr. H. represents
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Breadst,gfs IN Europe.-All the accounts from
Great Britain show that the gram harvest there is
more abundant than it has ever been before, and
that it has been gathered in excellent condition
The grain crop throughout Europe is also abun-
dant. And as the European market urually rules
the price OF the grain IN this country, we may
expect lower prices for the year 10 come than du-
ring the past year. Our opinion is that those who
have grain to sell will not gain anything by wait
ing for better market. Money is sometimes
made by holding for better prices, but is far
oftener lost by such delay-Ml Free DEM
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

1t. GoU. Uiltard-It is said this man went to
Chicago, TO make speech there, in hopes of be-
ing prosecuted, and thus make something of him
self He was simply laughed at for his silly per-
Torrance. The same man went 10 Indiana polls
some time since, arrived in the night. 1t so hap
pened, that there fire company out with
torches and thinking that the procession was got
up on his account, he threw himself into attitude
tor speech, when some kind friend volunteered
10 lead him of.-IH Jo,r.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Joseph Miller.

A stranger, with the above name died last week
at the Phoenix Hotel in this village His resi-
dence is not certainly known, but is supposed to
have been in southern Wisconsin or northern IL.
linois his effects are in the hands of F. HArHA-
WAY Esq, the proprietor of the Phoenix Hotel
who will be happy to render any information in
his possession 10 the relatives of the deceased
Papers in southern Wisconsin and northern Hin
OILS please copy.-Prauie dn Chen Courier
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Great Gale on the Atlantic Coast

On the 18th, a terrible gale visited the Atlantic
coast, causing the destruction of much shipping,
and the loss of many lives. The ship Della went
ashore Charleston with the loss of all on
board. The barque Harvest, at sea during the
height of the gale, lost thirteen passengers All
along shore vessels arriving, each one bringing
accounts of some disaster.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Mass MhtrISe IN La FArErrk.-We call the
attention of our readers in La Fayette county, to
the call for Mass Meeting at Avon, on the 18th
Of October. The people of La Fayette are NOV
ing agains. the Nebraska swinde, Fad we hope
the county that claims the honor OF forcing upon
the Democratic Convention the passage of Ne
braska Resolutions VIII be redeemed from the
charge of sustaining such principles or the 7th
OF November,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

W Our refutaticn of the charge of native
AmeTicanism attempted 10 be made by the Demo
erat against Mr.. Washburn is evidently unpalata-
bic TO the editor of that paper. The favor with
which Mr.. Washburn's nomination is received by
all friends of human liberty throughout this Dis.
trict, eyinced by the notices from every news
paper except the Democrat, and one or two Others
that depend upon the public crib for large share
of their bread and butter had rendered it necessary
that something should be said to turn, If possible
the current of public opinion that was flowing so
strongly in his favor; hence the charge of native
Americansm
The editor of the Democrat says it would seem
as if we intended TO accuse him of he Such
was by means our Intention but we do think
he selected the wrong word TO express the idea he
intended TO convey If we understand the mean
ing of the word learn, it implies either positive
knowledge or information from undoubied au-
thorty. We did not believe the editor possessed
either. acquaintance with Mr.. Washburn
enabled TO kno,r his sentiments upon the subject
in question. For this reason we " yentured to say
the Democrat had learned nothing of the kind
In regard to the views of the editor of the Dem
oc,at upon native Americanism, we said no more
than we had heard in the article to which he al
ludes. We had heard that he favored native
Americanism, and until privately informed by
him that such was not the case we had heard
nothing 10 the contrary. The editor asks US TO
be honest and say plumply whether we believe
were rightly informed" In reply we would
say, that if information uas correct our
neighbor has certainly misrepresented the matter
himself, and as every man is supposed to know
his views better than others can know them,
charity would dictate to believe that were
misinformed. The remark vas not made for the
purpose of stigmatzing' any one, but in all
honesty, and as the editor denies the charge, and
we having TO desire TO injure his prospects for
office will take it all back, and admit that If
true, we doubt not that such sentiments will not
exhibit themselves until after election
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Tbs Suspension Bridge-The most surprising
thing that met our observation, upon arriving al
st. Anthony, was the towers of suspension
bridge, the spans of which will soon be stretched
across the Mississippi. just above the Falls The
span is 620 feet; vertical detection of cables A.
feet; which are four in number, and each COM
prised of 500 strands of No 10 charcoal iron
ware. The width of the platform, inside of par.
apets, IL feet-distances between susrending rods
three feet nine inches-Mnnesota Democrat
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Fatal Accident in New York-The Atlantic

4NEW 1URk, sept. 10.
Samuel E. Nichols Esq, Editor of the Sunday
Mercury, while attempting to get of the
Third Avenue cars last evening fell under the
wheels and had one of his legs crushed He was
taken TO his home, where his leg was anputated
but he died this morning
The detention of the Atlantic was caused by one
OF the severest hurricanes ever experienced
One whole day she did net make single mile al
though her engines worked beautifully all the
time. She has met with some slight injury She
sustains the reputation of being the staunchest yes
sci in the world
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

The ''G{dSt Ia Hlinois-It is an extraordinary
fact, that though the dry character of the season
has cut eff the late crops there is most astonish
ing mast The oak trees loaded with acorns
and some of them are told will yield ten bush
els These acorns informed by those who
ought to know, that, for the purpose of fattening
hogs are nearly equal to COMPATIBILITY
Is this the with the from the white oak
Where our farmers live in the neghborhood OF
forests, they will be able TO make nearly their
usual quantity of pork, especially if they have
sufficient corn TO feed their hogs few weeks
Mast fed porL is not however, in as high esteem
that which is corn fed; but good deal of the
former will be brought to market the coming fall.
-[Springheld (Ill) Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

Terrific Htaricane-The Savannah Republican
publishes the details of one of the most terrible
hurricanes that ever visited that section Several
vessels were destroyed. large number of buildings
blown down and unroofed. and many of the finest
trees in the city uprooted. The tide up three
feet higher than before for thirty years. complete
y inundating large portion of the city. 1t is a
curious fact that just fifty years before, to a day
Savannah was visited by storm of similar mag
nitude
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
AccrpKxr.-On Saturday evening Mr.. 10,

AccrpENr.-On Saturday evening Mr.. JonS
CLowSr fell from the scafoid which he was
about removing from new house in the upper
part OF town, upon which he al work. The
scaffolding partially gave way, and Mr.. c. was
precipitated some twenty feet to the ground, stri
king upon his head and shoulders, cutting severe
cash in the former, and badly bruising the latter
The wounds dressed by DR. ]. B Moffett
and we are gratifed learn that MIR Clowny will
probably be able 10 attend to his business again
in few davs.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27

SUDDEN DxAIH-Mr. Joseph VIM died in this
village on Friday evening last, very suddenly
We understand he had been drinking during the
day that he went to bed about five O'Clock, and
tha, he was found dead in bed about eight. He
was resident of La Fayette county, and had
ccme TO this place to obtain work. He leaves a
wife and six children TO mourn his untimely
death
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-27
Hogs in the West-The Chicago Democrat h.

Hogs IN The West.-The Chicago Democrat has
been informed by gentleman well versed in the
hog trade of the West, that farmers were offering
to sell stock hogs at 1 cents per pound gross
weight. Those living in the interior, and who X
pected to raise large surplus, going into the
river towns and buying up corn to take back into
the country. For this reason the price Of corn
has suddenly advanced in the St. Louis market
from IS to 60 cents per bushel, the latter figure
being the quotation in that market for Monday
last