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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1855-11-15
Preparation for Winter.

MEssRs. EDIToRs Having received SO
much benefit myself, by being reminded in
the Genesee Farmer, occasionally, of the
importance of preparing for winter, may
be pardoned for endeavoring to do to others
the same kindness have so freely received
| always intended, as of course others do,
to be fully prepared for every emergency,
as much as possible but, somehow or 9TH
er, always happened to be little behind,
and had to work in very unpleasant weather.
which with a little forethought might have
been done easier and better before. Then,
often on account of the unpleasantness of
outdoor work, many things remained en-
tirely undone, and much loss was the CON
sequence, and perhaps suffering to animals
from cold and Storm One cold, stormy day
in the winter of 1859, sat by warm
fire feeling rather uncomfortable as thought
of a barn that needed little repairing, that
intended some time ago should have been
done on the first fine day; but it had not
been done, and the snow was covering my
hay NOW, and the barn looked like snow
palace inside-the stable that was not quite
as knew it ought to be, and might very
well have been. AS observed, | felt rath-
uncomfortable at these thoughts, and took
up the Genesee Farmer to read little and
forgot my bad feelings, when the first thing
that attracted my attention was an article
headed "Prepare for Winter" | laid
down the paper and really felt cross at be-
ing reproved in that way, and said some
thing about it being very easy to write, but
those that wrote such fine things didn't do
anv better than those of whom they were
finding fault, with many more things of this
character that am not now foolish enough
to repeat. But, after a time my good sense
began to show me the truth of the matter,
and in little while thought it was about
right. In about an hour had resolved to
90 to work at the stable at once, in spite OF
the wind and the snow. So put on my
thick coat and mittens, called the boys to
my assistance, (who wondered what new
streak had taken me, got hammer and
nails and boards, and fixed up the stable in
pretty good order in about two or three
hours. Next day went at the barn, repair
ed itin every place where repairs were need
ed, or where an improvement could be made,
shoveled out the snow, and then sat down
to enjoy my reading, feeling, can assure
you, more like man than Ihad felt before in
many day, comfortable in body and mind.
| have endeavored since to keep little
ahead of the times and seasons, and find
great benefit from the practice. Now, broth
er farmers, if youProfit by my example, it
will add to you honor and happiness
Genesee Farmer
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1855-11-15

ANrI-ScRArCHING MACHINE.-The Yam
kee who invented the Patent Hen Persua-
DER has found his match in another who
has brought out an invention called the
"Patem Nerer Failing Garcin Preserrer
or Hen Walker 1t consists of a small in
strument, something like spur. only con
siderable longer, which is attached to the
part of the hens leg, pointing at an angle of
As degrees towards the ground. When the
hen, with this instrument on her legs, en-
ters the garden in the spring after the seeds.
she puts her foot forward to scratch, the
walkers" catche I'M the ground and forced
her forward; and thus she is walked. in her
Efforts to scratch, entirely out of the garden.
The Oswego Poiiodium says an agency has
been opouvGi IA Oswego for the sale of these
machines. 1t must Befs ->ehins,s'
about Oswego, even for
ters
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1855-11-15
Selrtteo 4ortrp
To AM ASSENT HUSBAND.


Dearest. come home. cannot bear
Thy long protracted stay;
So sad and lonley is my heart
When thou art far away!
I've tried-alas. how vainly tried!
Thine absence to forget;
Yet still | can but think of thee
With fondness and regret.
As mourns the gentle, cooling dove,
In accents desolate,
When forced by some unkindly hand
Far from her loving mate
So through the chambers of my heart
Echoes mournful tone,
Whilst every pulse affections beats,
Re-echoes-"I'm alone.
Things that are bright when thou art here,
Look dark and gloomy now;
And nature seems to share my grief,
With clouds upon her brow.
The bird sings now sadder song
Than ere he sang before;
And flowers have lost their sunny hue
They once so sweetly wore.
To while the weary hours away,
That lag with leaden feet,
read thy favorite authors Ger,
Their choicest parts repeat;
But even books-those vOiceless friends,
Have lost all charms for me,
And fasl to cheer my heart, unless
read them, love, with thee.
And Music with her voice so sweet,
I've called he. to my aid,
And soft, and low, with trembling hand,
Thy favoritc air I've play'd.
But ah, those tender notes have stirred
Affections fountains deep,
And sadly h;~e left my song,
To think of thee, and weep.
Thus gloomy thoughts their dismal shade
O'er brightest objects fling;
How true it is, saddening heart
Can sadden every thing!
Then. dearest come-thy wife's fond heart
Still warmly beats for YOU,
A heart whose every thrObbing pulse
l. faithful, kind, and true.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1855-11-15

Es- lmmoderate pleasures She
existence more than any remedies css
long IL.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
WANTED Z
good JoURyxraAy FzInrsR is wanted in
usdia,ely at this Office.

Tux RkAsax-yys dislike very much 10 be
compelled to apologize icE the non i.pearancs Of
our paper, and will content ourselves 6y barely
telling our subscribers why they got no Tribune
last week. We ordered paper from Chicago some
four weeks since, but it did not leave that city
until the Cd ms, On its arrival at Warren ii was
forwarded by Farmers team, and j, being about
planting time we suppose the good man stopped
on the way to plant his corn, for some othe'
reason, so that our paper did not arrive until ths
10Th Meantime we had ordered a bundle from
Madison, for fear OF failure the other way ano
received line informing that il was sent BY
stage on the End. Where it is we don't know
bat it has not yet reached Mineral Point.
Such disappoir.1 nents are quite too common
and show the necessity for speedy completion o
the Mineral Point Rail road. Let US have Raj
Ro.d and then if patrons will do the fan
thing ir the way of paying up we VIII not DIS
appoint them often IN this way.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Itdiar .3fairs.-We learn from the Santa Fe
Gazette tina, the condition of the New Mexico
Indian relations has changed, somewhat for the
better, and they have hopes that new state OF
affairs will be brought about, and peace and Sc.
curity be restored 10 the Territory The change
alluded to Is the friendly demonstration made bv
the Mescaero Apaehes, who have, of late, sent in
a deputation TO agent Sleek, and asked for peace
The reason they give is that their bad chiefs who
were hostile to the whites, have been killed, and
the balance of the tribe are unanimously in favor
of making treaty and living good terms with
the people OF the Territory. This will be bad
news for Secretary Davis, who was making cal
cuiations upon golden iaurels in fighting the poo
Indians.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

II Worth Reading To sufferers from Scrof
ula-Wonderful ease OF Scrofulous Ulcer cured
by Holio,ray.s Ointment and PiHs-Mary Ann John
son, of Batavia, New York, was afflicted for eight
years with a scrofuous ulcer en- her calf which
affected the bone she resored to all kinds of rem
edies but obtained no relief until she had recourse
10 Hoiloways Ointment and Pills The Pills
thoroughly cleansed and purified the blood. and
although the wounds in a most dreadful state
yet by continued applications ofthe Ointment they
have perfectly healed, and her health is completely
restored.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
NEW FIRE
AND
New GoodS g.

AESEEx * TRAElEY.
RE row receiving and opening at the old stand OF
n Whitney Smith, lligh Street, Mineral Point,
large and vel selected stock Of
STAPLE & FANCY DnY G0GrI7,
Groceries Par wsre. ockery, Boots and Shoes,
Hats ard Cfps, together with every article
usyal c silcd for. Their stcck OF
e. q q & EEs les
large, and tfsy iEtsEd 10 keep tT on hspa
general II rssh Family Groceries of ali Sind
which they will sell such 10 make It OBJ
jeel To call rpon them before pm chasing
else where, they de!e armed not to be undersoid-
Ca in and examine the quality ard prices for yoar
elves, and see il these things are net So.
The highest market price psid for Wheat Oats Corn,
Po:atoes, Barley Mineral and rigs.
Mineral Point Nay l4th- i5J5- 10 u
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
S25.3Q2.Is

~ NJ
Saved by the The republican legislature, in those
items alone, Sls.392,4i,
Lunbering at Saginau-The SPIRIT Of tie Times
says =" Nearly all of our mills have commence
ed running for the season Jobbers have been
little diatory in rafting, but we believe very lit
tie difficulty has been encountered in getting SUM-
plies sufficient TO commence operations few
days more, and we are in the midst of or bust
est season.
Some thousand fifteen hundred logs took
III the river their own account last Satur-
day week, owing to the giving way OF boom
II Council Bluffs, Iowa, few years ago. was
the undisturbed habia,ion of bears, wolves. and
other wild aniuals-now the Chronotype saws il
contains population OF between two and three
thousand, consisting OF Buckeyes, Sukers, Wow
crimes. Badgers, etc, together with ali the aduncts
OF civilization.
II The new suspension bridge over the Pas
sale at Patterson, II. j. gave way on its first trial
on the Sd inst with about thirty persons upon II,
most of whom were thrown into the liver Two
were badly injured and several are missing
Cbolera--Ihe cholera already prevails on the
Mississippi Nearly every boat that arrives at
St, Louis has lot a number Of passengers by this
terrible scouFage, which is especially fatal upon
the Mississippi.
Fatal Accident "A son OF W Melville of NORTH
Chicago, was run over by gravel train near
the depo; OF the Michigan Central Railroad yester
day morning and Chicago Tribune I'd i,s,
IT Aagls.as Cesar Dos:ss. the raw Minister
70 SPAN, saiiel Oh The Pacii-, the ID inst.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Il Skilftsl Robbery "A farmer from Dane Co
Wisconsin, to this city on Thursday last, on
some business and going TO of our banks, re
ceiyed five hundred dollars in gold dollars, and
three hundred dollars in other gold coin Placing
the money in two bags, he put one in each pocket
and proceeded TO the Post Office to mail a letter,
keeping his hand on the money all the while
As ne went into the Office he was followed by
two men, and as he took of his hands out OF
his pocket TO mail his letter, one of these scamps
must have put his hand in, for he almost imrne-
diately missed the $500. The name of the man
robbed is Wiltshire Sherburn-C Chicago Tribune,
ooh inst
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

High Prics Of Provisions In order 20 resist the
extortion pIacticed by many dealers in provisions
in tins city, understand that the express com
panies have made arrangements and are now pre-
pared 70 execute orders, under which they will de-
liver al the door, TO private families all articles of
private consumption-such poultry beef butter
&c-at the price paid for the same IN remote parts
of the country-fhe price only of transportation
to be added. In this way nearly one half may be
saved by the consumer and fresher and better ar
tIcles may be secured Thousands OF families will
avail themselves of this admirable arrangement
Netc York Ohserycr
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

EAuLr SPRISG.-Not three weeks ago people
wore complaining of 4 cold backward spring. but
now the tables are turned earlier spring has
not been known in number of years. Farmer 5
have splendid time to SOW and get III their
spring crops and well have they employed their
time We hear that an unusual quantity of Spring
Wheat has been soged, and much OF i, Is already
showing itself like green velvet the surface of
Jefferson and the broad praries of adjacent coun-
ties. Winter wheat never looked better Water
toic1l Ch,oH
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Rea! Estate Sale--We learn that the dwell lug
on the southwest corner of State and Monroe SITS.
and lot fifty feet on State ST, by one hundred on
Monroe, sold last week to J. w Hill OF Elgin'
for $4,000 one-lifth down, and the balance in
four annual payments with interest. The same
property purchased two years ago ior 81 500.
The location OF the Government buildings accounts
In part for the great advance Of this and other
property in the vicinity. Press
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

From Nerlco.-A correspondent of the New
Orleans Bee, at Mexico, asserts that Santa Anna
seriously i'll that lie was not expected 10
hss, bis malady bring one affecting the mead and
esuslng perfect super. Bad from the
South Of Mexico is supposed 10 have aggravated
hrs disease
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Delicate Donaion.-The n. York Courier and
Enquirer, says that last Sunday week among the
contributions at the Church OF the Holy Com
mnnon, 20 the funds OF s.. Luke's Hospital, was
a roll OF FIVE one thousand dollar bills. They
were dropped so quietly into the plate that not
even the gentleman who received them knew from
whom they came. The giver is to be envied
less for has ability TO spare such sum, than for
the disposition which led him to bestow it on
such 4 cause in such a way vening UIscoasi,.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
sNg@ @1@gGG 6Se Wqe MOS
Daguerrean Gallery!

PROFESSOR MoEFETT last from Cincinnati would
cfuy inform the citizens of MEera Point anu
entity that Re will remain here fes days and has fitted
up ! fine
DlCEEFsnE AN GALLERY
opposite DIR. Mofetts Office, where he would be harry
10 wait on all those who rrsy wish IL Ike Like.
of themselves frends. have eli The cent i'm
the TIE Stereotype. Fra Cry stall
type, Photograph, Halo Circle, Msgic, Back Ground
q las truIaent the inn roved plan that
take q child any ace in
One Second.
All these wishing good miniatures now is good
chance.
Portraits and Daeuerreoi, PES copied
Miniatures in Loci cts Drezsfns Bracelets seals,
and Rings.
Buildings Land capss taken TO order
Iadies and Gents Invited to call and see specI-
Ineis and stock of dne Cases and t4ocketa.
Groups taken from 70 50 n plate.
Pictures pu: mp IN good Cases lt;E 81 50
Sf.w's Old pictures taken over gGiyaDlz-d
cimcay pure plates for 81.
Al work warranted &c please charge made.
{. X. MOFF CIT, J7rtist.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Lanes TRAIx-On Saturday, ist, the \. Y
* Grie X. Il. Co, sent a train of 60 cars from
Dunkirk Eastward, filled with stock 1t was The
largest stock train probably, ever sent eastward
any road in the country.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

George W. Cray - Patries CosgfoT.
nHY yirsue Of 81 Ezecrtian issued oe d i1s 90
/. ? OF The Gle of tfe sir~5t ttoutt for tac t94lI
iowa, STATE Of vtsc GEl 10 ~" oireet'G aa
iyered against the goods and ehll ~, lgEos sr-
meuss OF Patrick CUsgrCYs, htt 10 f4Yur oi 1eo1s
Cray, hav+ levied rpon and sei1d iIq iuiusi
scised Resi- Fst1te. the property Ct the ssla
a7it to wit THE south east qHcrier uf the sJtt-
qGa Of Section number tsenty ak 3 iA ~ -.
MUNGER seven, NORTH = fEtrSe bHH-Der oia = =.
OF ths Fourth Principal Moid ar, IN i5c coulfE al @
STATE OF wise nsin whereof toe SD Potri-t .s1 f
seized the In day at EoveE. sai-. 4 - ~
~ time since, which sf4aN s.stfst P-Jt go ~
the highest bidder for cash, .. De fna. duo- l ~
Hoase. in the town Of Mineral Point cn 7s't +
Rad day % Jaae, 4. d I--,5- Dstge-I soc b,1rs =
clocS a NJ and ils setting Of the % the = t %
TO satisfy said da3usges i.d cost, .tb aacfsin -
sale as The laT G:rcc
LEVI sTERG fs;'s, siens.
Ioga e., 81.
T.. q. SrRcEo. Atty for PIN
sheriff : OGiee MINERAL Point, b"1-
April ~, 4. ID. isS5.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Henry Land Grant-We learn from the Green
Bay -4dUoats, that the recent grant OF land made
By Congress, for the benefit of the Fox and Wis
consin Rivers Improvement will amount to two
millions OF acres This grant not only secures the
early completion Of the whole Improvement, but
we told will the completion OF the
Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

DANAeEs SkTTLEp Our Government has re
covered from that Of Peru the sum of $4,000 il
favor o. Capt McCeTren, for damages TO himself
snd hls vessel az the Chnciia Islands in 1853
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

IL Mayor Wood, Fl New York. mas determin-
Ell 20 publish Immediately after the ist Of May,
the names Of the owners OF ali property lie, for
gambling houses or dens OF lewdnes.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

The Physician Of the late Emperor Nicholas =
letter from st. Petersburg says that DR.. Mant
homeopathic physician to the late Emperor, has
left Russia in great haste and secretly. He is
reproached with having too long concealed from
the aug deceased that his lungs were attacked;
also with having prepared the medicines destined
for the Emperor, instead of having had them
prepared by druggist Great irritation was
manifested against him at St. Petersburg and the
Emperor Alexander himself advised him, ii is
said, to leave Russia.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

FRKsHKr IL MIcHIeAS.-A great freshet has
recently occurred in Michigan carrying off bridg-
-. mill dams fences, saw logs and factory,
ant doing heavy amount of damage.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16
Philadelphia, AIay :

The returns of our election yesterday con
hicting the result will not certainly be known
until the official be published 1t is generally
thought the reform candidate for treasurer and
commissioners, supported by Democrats and
Wings, are elected by $50 majority ani The
council will be as follows Select, . Democrats,
and 5 &. Ms. Commons, 80 Democrats, and
3s K. Ms. On the other hand the whig papers
elect Morton, American, for Treasurer. and Sight
" vary the complexion OF the figures in the coun
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

U Il Is rumoTed that Gen Shields, recently
rad the shelf by the Illinois Legislature is tC
be appointed Governor of Minnesota as a reward
for his fidelity 10 the Nebraska sxindIs.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

t. The Hon. Samuel Sprigg, Ex-Governor OF
Maryland, died at bis residence in Prince George :
County, on the 2Ist inst
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

IFDuring the year o54. IA persons were killed
and 23 injured, on the New York Central Railroad
and 40 killed. and 81 injured the New York
and Erie Railroad
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

THs PAIsEsyILLK FIRE-The burning OF the
Railroad bridge the river at Painesville Ohio
says the Cleveland Herald, will be severe inter
ruption 10 the business OF the Southern shore
road 1t was an extensive structure, over deep
and wite gorge, and will require some months
for It's reconstruction thus interfering with the
transmission of freight either way, and also rem
dering change of cars necessary for passengers.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

onEsoS.-A letter from Oregon, dated March
;, represents that trees were then i'll blossom
end that the prospects of the crops Indicated al
abundant harvest;
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

WKIPrED-A; Marysville, California, Mexi>
received twenty lashes as punishment for
stealing ham
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

G.gnLIxs-Ihe Sacramento Iribl.nt saws
taere IS only che gambling saloon open IN Sacra-
memo al present. one year ago there were five
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

PnRrAek BnIDsK-The Portage City Bridge
10, has already purchased 10000 feet Of timer
To- th- bridge 10 be erected across the Wisconsin,
ser a, that place
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Judge Cotifens Decision, ard It's Lpoyfant Eear-
ing-In the case OF John AIc0rn against Chas. S
Hampstead, a citizen of Galena H., very i'm
portant decision made by Judge Cothren at
the recent term of the Circuit Court of this county
The defendants attorney made an application 70
his Honor to remove this cause from the Circuit
Court TO the United States Court at Milwaukee,
on the ground OF the residence of the defen-
dant. Judge Cothren promptly ard without ar
gument overruled the motion and every friend
OF State rights must thank his Honor for refusing
to hear even an argument IN favor of an attempt
TO drag our citizens 10 the other side of the State,
to defend their homesteads before Judge Miller
Grant 90 Herald
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

TIE TERRIBLE CALAMITr IN GERNAvV -
The New York Stats ZetHag contains among the
news brought by the steamer Nashville, most
heart rendng tale from Danzic, dated The 3Ist Of
March last
The breaking up and floating down Of the ice
on the Nisula which has been often tue source
of great damage TO the surrounding low lands
was of such violence TO surpass any thing Of the
kind within the last fifty years
The strong dykes, constructed at an immense
cost along the banks of the river. have been swept
away in many places by the Infatuated element,
and four hundred square miles of the most fertile
plains, the best wheat producing district ia the
world, covered by water and has the appear
ance of lake.
One hundred human corpses had already been
picked up single place, (fiesenhoh) when
the above sent off
The loss Of life and property must have been
terrible. The scenes OF misery, anguish, and sor-
suddenly cgeated by this awful calamity,
besgar description, and the depth of the existing
distress can be fully fathomed only by persons ac-
tually present or intimately acquainted with the
peculjarities Of the country.
Mr.. Gerhard, the editor Of German paper IN
New York, calls upon all Germans to contribute
literally toward fund for the relief of the thou.
sands who have been bercit Of their all By this
overwhelming calamity.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-16

Selling Liquor ,rsttosst a Lioease-Thus far, since
the passage Of the new Ordinance fortyt.o persons
nave been hned $500 each for selling liquor
without license making the nice little sum Of
3 $50, 90 Chicago 1Tlb 3Ofi -,lf