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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

DISTRESSING AccIDENT-On Monday last a
Norwegian boy, about f3 years of age, was acct
dentally caught in Harvesting Machine at Wi
low Springs, La Fayette county, and both his legs
nearly cut off about midway between the knees
and ankles. Both the bones In one leg and one
in the other, were entirely severed and the flesh
horribly mangled. Drs, J. B Moffet and G. d.
WILDER. of this village. were called and dressed
the wounds, by whom are informed of the
particulars. Hopes entertained that he may
recover without rezorting to ampltation
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II Under this corrupt and imbecile Admins
tration, Snayery plays high handed pranks with
inPunty; and spectators, land jobbers and sharks
OF lesser magnitude, use government officers as
their convenient and willing tools whenever their
services are Fequired.-GaL .JcfoSoaian -9ug. 4
Did we not tell you before You elected Gen
Pierce, that he was not lit to be President? You
would have him, contrary to every honest remon-
STRANGE that we could make, and how badly you
were beiooled, may be Judged of by your own
description, as above. our first choice for Pres
dent. however, If we remember right, was one
Stephen 4. DomsIas Gal Gaz
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Senators VA Congress 70 be eiected.-In fourteen
States, 10 wit; Massachusetts, Vermont, New York,
Pennsylvania. North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana,
Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wis
consln, and California the Legislatures to be cho-
sen at the ensuing elections will each appoint an
United States Senator
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
Post Office Facts.

Ign6rance and want of intercourse as certainly
follow slavery as suffering does crime. No rela-
tive test OF the superiority Of the free States over
the slave States has appeared which seems to
place in SO striking light the mental advance of
the former, and the mental retardation OF the lat
ter equally with the following table exhibited by
~
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
The Markets.

Buffalo. Aug. I.-Flour S7,75 a $3.50 for
choice Western brands, 1928 Tor fresh ground
Black Rock
CHICAGO, Aug. 5-Flour 5000, Wheat $50
Sl,4I.
GALKNA. Aug. Wheat, Spring. 60 65. Win
ter G5 10, Flour s., so $500. Lead 1915 a
$3.50. Mineral 500 $50
MILWAUKEE, Aug. Wheat 95 a 400, for
Old
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
WAsHINGroS, August ..

Sendte-In Executive session message was re-
ceived from the President, relative to Black War
rioT affair and our relations with Spain The
President deems it highly necessary that suli-
Gent sum should be placed at his disposal to ena-
BILE him to conduct peaceful negotiations.
House-ln the House, yesterday, Mike Walsh
and Mr.. Seward, of Georgia. had fight in which
Mike received severe punishment
[Good enough for him-Eds Sent1
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

IL The damage done to the Office and printing
materials of the Emigration, Scandinavian jour
nal at Inmansville, Rock Co, by the storm on the
24th ult, amounts to at least $1,000. The acct
dent caused temporary suspension of the paper.
Il Milwaukee Democrat.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Tie Cattle trade Ia Nc'c York have adj
Vanced one cent per pound in the New York Mar
ket- by reason of combination, notwithstanding
the comparative deserlion of the city the intense
heat and the little travel. Several of the prnci
PAL drovers have been losing money, and so they
came 10 an understanding that they would offer
choice breeds at 10a lie per Id: and if the butch
'rs would not pay it they would drive their cattle
cut to grass, and hold them till they to terms
opposition was bought up, and the butchers had
10 submit Wisconsin
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Destruction Of Uheat.-We hear that the Spring
Wheat upon the prairie, is being considerably in
iured by the fy-an old enemy of wheat and well
known to farmers in the East. 1t exhibits itself
in spots in the field, by changing the color of the
straw to premature yellow. This is the first
season which this destructive insect has shown IL
self in the wheat fields of Grant County-[P otos
RepuhIiran
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

MELAScHoLr AecrBEST.-A daughter of Mr..
John Brendel, OF Galena. or II years old, fell
into mineral shaft, sixty feet deep, On Wednes-
day OF last week. and was instantly killed. 1t is
supposed She at play at the time and ven
rured too the fatal place The Advertiser
urges the necessity of having " these dangerous
places in the city filled up or fenced, TO prevent
such accidents"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

NEW PAPER At La CRossE.--W. c. RoGEns,
Esq formerly of the proprietors of the La
Crosse Democrat, is about commencing a new pa
per at that place. Mr. Rogers is gentleman of
fine abilities, and we trust his paper will receive
that patronage which we have no doubt it will
merit. 1t is TO be called the Commercial Republican,
and is 10 be Republican in politics.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

NEW York, Aug. (.
Congress has repealed Minnesota land bill.-
Naval appropriation bill passed. Committee on
Foreign Relations concur with President as to pro-
vlsonal measures in the recess.
Robert Campbell confirmed Consul TO Lon
DON
New YoRK, Aug. 4th-6 P. NJ.
Partial returns from North Carolina indicate a
general Wing victory
Congress has postponed its adjournment to
Monday
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
Land for Sale.

@ SRN ACRES OF GOOD FARMING LAM
- ASsSE for Sale, situated about 10 miles w,st
from Mineral Point. Twenty said land is unds,
fence. Good hay bottum-plenty OF good water and
some timber the premises. Enquire at the Tribune
Office.
Mineral Point, August 2, 1851. r3y3g.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

KEY OF HxAyEx. We aotice that A book by
this Is ofiesed for sale al principal book
stores al the low price of three shillings. We
have not read it, but If the title Is a true index.
some OF our citizens should secure a KEY imme-
diatelv, for delays are dangerous. - iIauIes4a
PigjtGcaler.
We would advise the editor of the Plaindealer
TO set the example Is the only way he Il ever
sst ~.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Uool-The extreme hot weather, or some otlf
er cause, during the past week has produced a
lassitude in the wool market, yet considerable has
been bought, at prices ranging from 25 to SO cts
y Marshall (NIichl Statesman.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

ALkxASDEu l.. CoLLISs.-The Madison Journal
publishes call signed by large number of citi
of Dane and Jefferson counties, without party
distinctions, upon this gentleman 10 become can
didae for the office of Judge for the Circuit com
posed of Dane, Jefferson and Sauk Mr. Collins
accepts the call, and we have no doubt will be
elected. He is well qualified for the off e
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

More Land Withdrawn from Mdrket.-We learn,
that the Government land in the west part OF
Grant county, Wisconsin, has been withdrawn
from sale, suspicion that it may be wanted for
railroad purposes
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

The Harrest.-The late heavy rains have retar-
ded harvesting operations, and done much injury
to heavy and late grain, by lodging it so as to
prevent It's filling well. The marshes and low
meadows are flooded, and we hear of much hay
being injured We hope for more propitious wealth
er-Jetfersonian
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

In this village, August 1st $50 by Samuel
Thomas Esq. Mr.. FREDERICK GILMAN of High
land, Iowa county, tc Miss lDA MoELLER, of Min
eral Point.
At the same time and place, and by the same,
Mr.. RoBERr F. J. KGEBER, of Linden 10 Miss
Louisa NJ. JAcKA, of the same place
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

.fjsconded-Charies Dickens is reported to have
ran away from his London creditors. and gone to
the Continent of Enrope-the effects of a wine
bill. Dickens always lived very extravagau,ly-
During several years his income egualed SlOOu 600.
and he might have amassed nearly million OF
dollars. He has also committed one of his chill
dren To Miss Burdett Coutts, an antquated veal
thy lady, to whom he made an appeal for money.
Miss Coutts refused to cc,apiy second time with
his request, bat she offered TO bring up one OF
his daughters and thus parted with oue of his
child en- IN order 10 obtain pecuuiary relief against
his own extravaganza -[ Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

EyG0N The subscriber Ia the village OF Franklin town
a of Highland, Sunday, the , IN Of July, 81 5
Pocket Book, containing, among other papers, the g'
lowing notes: Ole for Gig hythree dollars, against Ma
than ButterlId, payable January LIST lo57: sgsna
Asa c. Gle, for thirty dollars, pay able Think October
LIST f54, and against Levi Reed, for twenty two
dollars aud eighty six cents. All persons cautioned
against purchasing said notes.
RICHARD CAMRON.
Highland, August l, ISL 3Sd
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

| Depot Struck by Lightning-We learn that the
Depot building at Lena, the Central Railroad,
| twelve miles west of Freeport, was struck by
! lightning, few days since. and was set on fire
thereby and burnt down-TGalena Advertiser.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

HEALTH OF GALENA-From the Galena papers
we learn that there IS now no Cholera in Galena
The last on the 2Sth OF July. From ar
off cal report of the City Sexton, appears there
were but 80 interments in July, of which g were
from Cholera of whom were strangers.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Printing office assaiied by H,oricane--The of
flee of the Enngranten, a Norwegian paper had
its roof and walls blown down on the 24th inst
and everything badly mixed up. Loss estimated
at 81 1000. The editor writes an account of it TO
the .4rgls -lIad Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

IL recent census OF the city of Burlington
Iowa, shows the population of that place to be
1906.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Death of Henry Bibb.-Henry Bibb fugitive
slave of some note and editor OF the Voice of the
Fugitive, at Windsor, Canada, died at that place
on the LIST instant
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

pIsceNrISrEp-The Post Office at Wallace
in this county, has been discontinued. Ii we right
" understand the wants of the people OF that Vi
cinirv, the Wallace Office should have been con
Timed
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

CsoLrRs N NEw YoRK-The total number
of deaths from Cholera In the city of New York,
for the present season. up to July % was ti4. OF
which SOP were Foreign. and I22 native born
citizens
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Col. BrisseH.-A despatch dated the lst inst
says that Col. w. II. Brissell, NJ c. from Illinois
was lying dangerously i'll at Berkeley springs,
Va Gen. Shields has beer summoned to his bed
side
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

IoHN 4. MESSENGER DEsp.-The Milwaukee
papers notice the death OF John 4. Messenger, one
of The Oldest residents of that city. He died on
the 9Th inst.
The same papers mention the death, by cholera,
Of Henry p. Peck, one o; the oldest merchants OF
that city.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

TAU SRoorISG.-Mr Dimck, the great rife
rifle shooters, 20 shoot any man 40 consecutive
shots 40 rods, rest. The challenge was accepted
by Mr.. Fish. of New York city, and the trial took
place on the New York Rifle Club, July 18th
The wager was won by the New Yorker.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Duel IN Prospect.-It is rumored that John Van
Buren,, on his arrival in England, will be challen-
ged by Dan. E. Siekles, Secretary of the Ameri-
can Legation
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

~ We were informed last evening of thedeatl
of Mr.. Baltus Mantz, State Senator from Wash
ington county-Sentinel.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

STATE ELEcTIoSs-State elections were held
IN Iowa, Mississippi and Missouri. Monday
last. We shall probably receive the returns IN
season for next issue
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II The communication of :" j. NJ" re
reived too late for this week. 1t VIII appear in
our next
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

ID-The latest advices from North Carolina
render it almost certain that the state has gone
Democratic
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Heaith.-Except one or two cases of bilious
fever we hear of no new cases of disease. a few
days since young child in town died from the
effects of eating green wild plums.-M Madison Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

FAILURE.-The firm of p. A. & J. A. Allber-
ger butchers and provision dealers of Buffalo, have
failed for 100000.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II Thomas Casey, convicted of numbering
Nr and Mrs. Taylor, over year ago, al Natick,
Mass, is to be hung on the 2oth Sept
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

| IL S. w. Hewlett of Horizon, and Ohm Haw-
kins, the original Washingtonian, have been lee
| turing on temperance at Oshkosh.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Tue REAPER TRIAL.-The committee upon the
celebrated Reaper trial at Belvidere, have TO
the conclusion that lit is matter too for them
to decide which machine has the preference in all
respects" a brave committee, truly.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

KILLED BY LrGHTSISe-Mr. fillmore, well
known citizen of Kane Co, III, was killed by
Lightning near St Charles, on the 29ih ult
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

u The Senate have passed the River and Har
Dor bill. The Reciprocity Treaty was ratified OF
the 2nd
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II The anxiety OF The President 10 get hold of
ten millions Of dollars, 10 during the recess Of
Congress looks suspicious.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

IL There were 81 deaths in Chicago on the
ID, 10 of which were from Cholera. On the Sd,
there IS deaths, 10 of which were of Chol-
era. and on the 4th % deaths, 10 of Cholera
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II Hon. John Wentworth, member of Con
gress from the Chicago District is said 10 be inn
Jlcated in the muta,ion OF the Minnesota Land
bill We trust a full investigation of this matter
will fix the blame on all the guilty persons
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

As WAS ExrKCTEp.-lhe President has given
notice of his intention to veto the River and Har-
Dor Appropriation Bill that has just PASSED Con
cress II is very easy for President Pierce TO find
constitutional objections TO appropriations for
Northern Rivers and Harbors, which do not exist
TN his mnd) against those for the South
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

! II Every Judge in the State of Tennessee is a
| Son of Temperance.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II Passengers fIom up the river report thai,
tue Cholera prevailing 10 considerable extent
al = Fau Minnesota.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
MAhsRIE Il.

II SAMUEL LEWIS, prominent Ohio Free
Soiler, died near Cincinnati, on the 29th ult
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
Death of S. Isle Smith.

II Mr.. james Evans has our thanks for a
mess OF fine ripe Tomatoes.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

Sta SiToke-E Wundsch, ". ID, addresses his
orolher doctors through the Milwaukee Sentinel
calling Their attention to the inhalation of Ether
as a remedy for sun-stroke. He says: " Thi,
method has proved successful in the French army
III A'siefs and IN other hot counties, and | have
myself used II with success"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
FOE NaEE.

ve A CONNODfOUS DWELLING HOUSE in ibs
,nf4 n tow OF Dodgeville. Also, a store HoEss.-
Aazs Attached to The Dwelling House is first rae
Bakers oven. TIE above buildings viii be sold sePs
rate together. required For further particulars
apply to the subscriber.
DAVID WILLIAMS.
Dodgevi!le, July %, 1854. 3s3s
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

IL The New York Herald states that Captain
Ericsson has abandoned his hot-air project for
propeling steamers. II has had a fair and full
trial, and if abandoned it will be because there is
no substantial virtue in it.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

~ no oGH beat A young woman of Cole:
county recently presented her husband with FoUI
Children at birth i--S0rahern Hiiaoisau
We should like to know who would want Il
beat 1t! - Chicago Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
AGENTS FOR THE TRIBUNE.

w. S. SWIMMER, ST LOUIS. MO.
r. W. CARR, PHILADELPHIA, PENN.
V. L. PALMER, n. YORK AND BOSTON.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II The s. Louis papers contain tie announce
ment Of lie death OF Mayor Leslie, prominent
lawyer Of that city.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09

II There were IS iuterments III DetscIt OH
Saturday and Sunday last
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
Hats & Caps. 6

Up EEIsEs Fall style Hats, and all varieties lies 81
a , Caps, asst received by 7. ;. ALLLH
Oct. IL, 1888.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-08-09
IgfO aJG09 G6&g zoe tUGS.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

tONN
~ OrFcz over " Spragus & Lathr p's Gun Shop
Mineral Point. r. L. READ, Agent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-04


MAY "A correspondent from Norfolk says:
1.-THE Know Nothings II seems, are rapidly increas-
ing here The contagion seems almost universal.
and i is whispered about that the present incum-
bents in Office who are Roman Catholics, are TO be
Stayed, and literal destruction OF Roman Catholic
pretension TO Office is to be exercised. This order
meets regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sstur.
days, and an accumulation of this wonderful and
homogeneous mass will, no doubt, annihiate all
aspirants to Office who are not connected with it. An
exciting scene viii be enacted at the next munich
pal election, which takes place on the oath OF May
next in consequence OF this unprecedented organi-
cation, which will astonish the alien and Roman
Catholic portion of our community. From authtmc
sources, ! understand they number nearly one thou
sand persons and frequent meetings ofthe order war
rantthe belief that they are steadily Increasing In
numbers. Qnte strong array Tor population
somewhat limited. This Know Nothing fraternity
will no doubt exercise great influence in the COM
ing contest and it remains for the will-be decapita'
ted unforunates to prepare themselves for an abso-
lutte defeat for such under the signs Of the times,
will be the consequence"
Preparations are being made at Clcvelan and
are nearly completed, for organizing q large branch
division OF the Know Nothings, and it is stated
5000 men ready to step into the ranks, to OPP
pose by all means in their power foreign influence,
and particularly Roman Catholicism.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-04

THE CHARLorTEvILLE ACADEMY IN RUINs-We
are indebted to Deputy Sheriff st. John for the fol-
lowing particulars Of the total destruction OF the
Charlottesville Academy, Sch0hare county, on We'd
nesday morning, May 3lst, by fire. The Academy
il under the auspices Of the Methodist Conference;
the building is four stories high of great depth and
width ,'and the number Of scholars at the time OF
Of whom were females. The IRE originated in one
Of the rooms in the fourth stosy as It is supposed
from the ignition Of some clothiss wnicn was hang
~: iva near stove, in which large tEe had been
built. The inmates were ont at the time AM before
the discovery, the fire had reached the wsinscoatng
and ceiling and made such rapid progress as to de-
fy all attempts to suppress it. II originated about
o'clock in the morning, and in less than one hour
and ahalf the entire immense building and boarding
house attached also destroyed. Fortunately the
fire occurred when the pupils were in the lower por
ton Of the building and thus all escaped without in
jury with the exception of some fifteen or twenty,
clothing; large amount Of furniture and books was
also saved, but still the loss will be heavy. The
building and stock were insured, but to what amount
could not learn II is the intention that the fire
shall cause but little delay or interruption to the
term, az in few days several buildings in the vii
lage will be ready for the reception Of the scholars
OF whom but about fifty will leave in consequence Of
the destruction. Charlottesville is in Schoharie
ty, on the Charlottesville, on the Schoharie and
Charlottesville plank road, some. fifty. miles
from here. The Academy has been in suc-
cessfu operation some four years, and was one Of
the most furnishing and excellent In the State. We
rejoice that we have no calamity to record OF the
loss Of life, which in view Of the large number in
the building Is remarkable. Had the fire occurred
at night, the consequence would have been most
'errible-1ibany Express, June 2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-04

The STONE BRIDGE AT CHESTER, Conn.,, CARRIED
AWAY BY. THE FLooD-MRAcULoUs EscAPz.-On
the 27h ult. the stone bridge at Chester Conn., WAS
swept away BY the force Of the swollen stream, To-
gether with the two story frame building Of J. G..
Roberts, and the dam Of the factory of Griswold d
Go. The Essex Mirror says:-When the report
came that Griswold's dam was giving way, several
of the workmen rushed to the spot and were stand
ing upon the earthway near the abutment at the
north end Of the dam, when the ground on which
they stood began to sink under them. They rushed
up the bank, but one Of their number, young man
named Emory E. Watrous, was caught in the crum-
bling mass and drawn into the frightful vortex.
His comrades gave him up as lost. Il seemed a.
though miracle only could save him. His head
appeared above water for a second few rods below
where he went in, and then disappeared beneath
the mass Of rushing, boiling, tumblng rubbish with
which ne was surrounded. A short distance fur
ther on he again appeared above the surface, and
made for cump Of bushes on the south side Of the
stream, opposite the factory This he reached and
leld on until the weight Of the torrent had passed.
and then made for the shore. Trees twice the size
those to which he chung, and within arms reach
him, were carried away by the rushing torrent.
ut he was saved. We understand that he was
bruised as to be unable to leave his bed the
next day.