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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
Facts About the Presidents.

Some one who has taste for searching
out the curious condolences Of history,
has gathered together the following SIN
gular facts in connection with the Presl-
dents of our Republic:
Four Of the first seven were from ' IT.
gina. Two Of the same name were from
Massachusetts, and the seventh was from
Tennessee. All but one were 66 years
old on leaving office, having served two
terms; and one of them, who had served
but one term, would have been 90 years
Of age, at the end OF another. Three OF
the seven died on the 4th OF July, and
two Of them on the same day and year.
Two of them were on the Sub-Commlt-
tee Of the three that drafted the Declare
ton Of independence, and these two died
on the same day and year, and on the an
niversary of the Declaration Of lndepen-
dence, and just half a century from the
day of Declaration. The names of three
of the seven ended IN SON, yet neither
Of these transmitted his name 70 Il SON
In respect to the name of all Il may be
said, IN conclusion, the initials OF two of
the seven were the same; and of two 9TH
ers, that they were the same; and the In
itials Of still two others, that they were
the same. The remaining one, who
stands alone IN this particular, sands alone
also III the love and admiration of his
countrymen, and the civilized world
Washington! OF the first five only one
had son, and that son was also presi-
dent.
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CAS DEAD MN TILL TALEs?"-It
was alleged some time since. in an arti-
Gle published by distinguished English
surgeon, that the last object or scene de-
scribed upon the retina of the eve, at the
moment of sudden death, would remain
there impressed, SO as to be visible under
| the microscope. Upon the late mysteri-
Gus murder Of J. II. Beadle at Auburn, a
post mortem microscopic examination of
the retina was made by DR.. Charles P.
Sanford, with q view to Obtaining evidence
that might aid in detecting the murderer.
The Auburn Advert ser states, that altho'
there was nothing observed on the retina
examined which would lead to the detec-
ton Of the murderer, there was that i'm
pressed upon 1t which proved the truth of
tie allegation referred to- The editer
declines to describe particularly what he
saw, but states that impressions were Wis
IoIe upon the retina, - plainly marked, as
upon daguerreotype plate, and at once
interesting and startling to behold"
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\ MoIsr CLINArE.-John Phoenix,
poet, philosopher, humorist, and Il cores
pondcut of the knickerbocker Magazine,
has been soiourning in Oregon, and thus
gives utterance to his experience in that
climate, IN letter Of an August date,
from Portland, Oregon Territory
1t gives me unfeigned pleasure to in
form you that am about to quit the gloomy
and never-to- be-dried-u p-sAiy of Oregon,
and . repair, without unnecessary delay
to D, Oh our borders. Yes, sir, am
Off; services no longer required on these
Indictment shores-shores which, when
you read of in Irving's " Astoria" you
naturally wish 10 behold, and admire old
/ Astor's pluck IN making establishments
/ thereon, and which, when you reach, you
wish you hadn't, and admire still more,
/ old Astor's good sense IN breaking his
esta bIishments up, and quitting while
there IS yet time.
Rain Is an exceedingly pleasant and
gratifying institution in its way, and IN
moderation. 1t causes the grass to grow,
the blossoms to flourish, and 1t IS a posi-
tive necessity to the umberrella maker;
but when you get to a country when it
rains necessarily twenty-six hours day,
/ for seventeen months in the year, YOU
cannot resist having the conviction forced
upon your mind that the thing is slightly
oyerdone That's the case in Oregon
1t commenced raining pretty heavily on
the third Of last November, and contin-
ued up to the fifteenth Of May, when 1t
set in for a long storm, which isn't fairly
over yet. There's moisture for you.-
4 Congress has named the northern Aalf Of
it, the new Territory WAsHIsG-ton, on
account Of its wetness | suppose, as can
divine 10 other reason for giving that
name to a country on Pugent's Sound, Pa
cifc shore.
The consequences Of this awful eli
mate are just what might be supposed
The immense quantity Of the protoNide
squirted about here, causes trees, build
IngS, streets, everything, to present a d.
luted appearance. The women lose their
color, the men their hair, (washed of,
sir, and the animals, BY constant expos
ure, acquire scales and tins ike the ma
Itiyes o. tie great deep. IN fact.s all the
inhabitants Of tins territory have a gen
|eTat-y scaIy appearance, and rejoice IN
peculiar smell, combination, | should
say, of a fish-ball and Il fresh mudsucker.
Tne ral..s Of Oregon beat everything III
that line ! ever beheld or conceived Of
Those that fell on Noah's Ark were not
more heavy; those Of Nero, Caligula, and
/ Needy Johnson, not more terrible, nor
those OF Lady Suffolk and Moscow, long
er or stronger, which IS slightly mixed
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WIS CONSEN nous
Rish!aHd, I5pG county, 20 Wisconsin, BIZ
Andrew e. Bolster

F7HF above House has recently been thoroughly reno
waited and fitted up in the best possible inner for
the accommodation of the public. The Table will at al
times he supplied with the choicest the market Affords
which viii be served up in the neatest possible style
Stages esye every morning for Mineral Point and ~
ren. and also for AIuscoda.
- Good StablinE and careful an attentive Ostl.rs
share Of public patronage respectfully solic
Highland, July, 1876. 33tf
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American a Il ouse
Highland - UiScoa8in

F57HE undersigned having purchased the above well
& known House, and fitted it up in very good STYLE is
prepared accommodate the travelling public in the
lest possible and the reasonable terms
Ills Table viii at all times be supplied with the
maj 5et Affords.
- Good Stabling attached TO the House. with the
most careful and attentive Otlers always in attendance
share Of the patronage of the travelling community
and others, is respectfully solicited
Highland, 1856. l-lyl HENRY HARRIS.
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FRANKLIN FIRE AND MARINE
IESUR ANCE COMPANY
FOND DU LAC, WIS.
Capital 100000.
Cash Paid an 500 900.
Especial attention given to Insurance of FARM PROPER
DHsEILLNLs AND -kI-LLI

Especial attention given to Insurance Of FARM PROPER
TY DWELLINGS AND OUT-BUILT 4HGs.
NSURkS such buildings COnten = favorable terms,
for or years. Insures St"-rS, Warehouses; Build
ings or contents and Pe~zS4si Property generally.
Losses equltably adjusted and promptly PAID CASH
This Company is Joint Stock Association organized
under special Charter granted by the Legislature OF
Wisconsin, with authorized Capital Of 100000. one
hundred thousand dollars of which Is paid in, and
curey invested in bonds and mortgages The Company
being thus securely organized upon basis the
rectos take pleasure in recommending ii to the public
favor as worthy OF confidence and support with the
adjusted As this Is purely Stock Company, mutual
business viii be done, premium notes taken.
O1icers IN. NJ. DONALDSON, President; J. ".
EDDY, Vice President; W T. GIBSON Secretary a
GIBSON, General Agent.
lily J. H. CLARY, Agent, Mineral Point
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N0TIt e.

FENHE Accounts OF the late firm OF IASYOy & " ARM
q have been placed in the hands of Samuel Thomas
E Tor coll ection where all Interested requested
cal. and settle without delay.
LANYOS 4 WAREr
Mineral Point, Nov. :, 1856. f3u44
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-. -. ;, ). What are You doing with that
J Jr-5, cred steamboat captain to AN an
bogt. bsr.a.I y, - ga egeTng towards the
ms, ..', o. ne the weight Of huge mani,
.. u.s.. - ne ~ bell was ringing for he i.s
..'.-9. l." hat am doing. Sure z,a -.
/ s1rseI A. said; all Won j ! c,1;,,, :
ssl ABOARD, and isat this an iIar,s5 On ;
ii..''re.y; sand the IHbernian rrin ~, ol.e
~ amid the laughter os b S :, l1l! 2lant
passage that trip. oo'Iu and
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COSlPANY.
CAPITAL S3OO,0OO

CAPITAL 100000
TE'HS Company Incorporated in 1870 and il one Of
1 the oldest and best of the Stock Insurance Com
panies. The statement made tho Stockholders june
9Th, 1850 shows The of the Company s37
SOL 90. II. HUNTINGTON, President.
{. b. Bowers. Secretary.
The agent will take risks upon good terms 50 any
other Company, and will issue policies thereon.
37-tf J. II. CLAIY, Agent, Mineral Point.
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That Lot Il Wisconsin.

name So"
That is my name," was the reply.
Wal, 50 | thought Haow de dew?"
Said the rough dressed man advancing
and extending his hand.
s pose you don't know me. though 2"
= do not recoIlect you sir
Wal, s'pose not-'s warm day"
Very" said the merchant, mechan-
icIy.
Wot l was goin' TO say was, hain't
you got eighty acre lot in Wisconsin 2"
Very likely, yes"
I'm G---county?
= believe | do own a lot there"
"Yaas. Wal, pr'aps you'd like to sell
that ere lot, nabur-eh?"
L am in a hurry sir, do you want to
purchase il?
Wal, not KNOWN couldn't say. Don't
think much o the land IN them ere parts
-haint been raound there none-but cant
hear much count about The lots in C.
county. RecIi'n they amt no great sha-
kes, no haow. But what d'yeu ask for il 2"
:" Two thousand dollars, sir
Tew thou-tew thousand dollars o.
JereusaIem you'd break a bank quick
er'n thunder"
You know my price, sir
Wal, luck here, nabur: faint IN rea-
son, that amt
Good day sir, SAID the merchant, a
bout 10 turn rudely.
Naow, say, wouldn't yeu like to take
eighteen hundred, maybe. If yeu could
glt Il, Ell {
Why, sir, who will give ii" asked
merchant eagerly, for he had bought the
land only few months previous (upon Il
maYl at government price.
Wal, that amt neither here nor there.
VIII you take 1t! that's what | want'er
know
Yes sir, | viii take eighteen hun
dred.'
Make out the papers, nabur, yere's
tbs money, and this man ii be- a witness
to L.
So saying, he drew out from his capa-
clous pocket large bag, upon which was
labelled the word shot, and counted out
the rhlno IN American gold. He soon
ebaIn ID his sdeed, evidently delighted
with the trade.
1oa seem pleased with Your bargain
ventut ed the merchant with KNOWING
smile.
Wal | reCk'n | might as well be- re-
piled TIE stranger, slowing away the doc
Ument.
Why responded the seller. have YOU
seen the lot yetI
Wal, guess | hey.'
Is the land TaTua rt,a blyr rrDAI q ~pp-
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4 II RICAN 51f HOU IS
BY 4. I'LL SNIFF.

TfEE undersigned takes pleasure in Saving TO the ci
OF Mineral Point aad the travelling public,
IL has fitted mp his House High Street in the best
possible for the accommodation of Travele4
Boagders. Ills table WILL n all seasons be suppe5 with
the best the market affords but the first
cooks and walters viii Doe employed
rs" Good stables and attentive Osters at all times
readiness for those who have Horses.
share Of the generous patronage Of the public
spectfully solicited. A. SHiFF.
Mineral Point, Sep ernber, 1855 -lg
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SEASONED LUMBER

40 600 Feet Of DRESSED FLOORING,
UU. UUU DRESsEB SIDI6G, Non BoIRDs
IL, Ia and Inch PLANK,
just received and sale Chicsgo prices szd trans
portation.
Ter7ns-CASH.
Enquire at the Mineral Point Book Store Of JsAn
Clowney.
Mineral -voint, juno TO- 1875.
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- SIS loo much sensibiHy creates ~,
- pi t.,Hs 100 much insensibility creo ''ll
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q n IT & D ST & ag~ SR0T L,
high street, Mineral 4sss5a7 Punt Wisconsin, By
III < g..sssssts Phillips.

Z tFING completed and fitted up in the ueatest
= Z and best style tor Public House, his Rock
House building near the Old Franklin House, the under
signed IS prepared 10 Accommodate travellers board
&c, in the best manns All the furniture about the
house Is entirely and lie has the best Of
walters the public may rely upon his table being supplied
in good stvle. with the best he market affords.
Good stbing for horses and attentive grooms always
in readiness.
The Public are invited 70 call.
4qtf HUGH PHILLIPS, Proprietor.
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1 VI Z y % W y


TE'E subscriber has purchased exclusive right OF terri
tory for sale in the West, OF the above celebrated
Mills and 10 prepsred to furnish them al all times either
1yhoyssls retail guaranteed IN liz most Postive
1t Is now more than since the Little Giant"
introduced public during which time il las been
constantly growing in popular favor.
The improvements recently effected and patented makes
ii the most perfect machine offered for general farm
II is furnished complete ready Tor attaching team,
srd weighs As follows No. J. DDS No > $50 No. 3, 100;
No T. 500 pounds. Twenty minutes sufficient set
mp one without mechanical aid, and when adjusted,
with rety he entrusted to boy. Full Directions
accompany each mill
T l.
No sa5, and win grind u meal FER hour wish horse
so md %
:. : S59 ana q % Is &"
.. A efq snT % d" .
-" Liberal discount to dealers.
JAMES T. CHADWICK.
No. 6S Locust st, between Second and Third,
Ag1y ST. Louis. No.
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AMERICAN HOTSE,

MINERAL POINT, WIS ONSIN.
nWING'to the demise Of the late proprietor IR. A.
I SNIFF Of this well known House, the Lease and
Furniture Of the offered for sale rent
reasonable Terms For full particulars enquire Of
46w4 ELIZA shift.
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LIVER STAHAE-
useEs Ssssgss
--r-r--Sss 1870 - az..4s

--r---1IsaA4zsa.azx4s
rsIE undersigned would respectfully 10 the
public that they constantly hand at Jheir new
LIE EI.N STABLE, in the of the Central House.
Horses easy Carriages and careful Drivers.
fuIrei Tor the accommodation of those who
They have gOodly number OF
Horses, Buggies, and Carriages,
nd will hold themselves in readiness TIMES 70
uppy the wants OF the public (n their Iine) favor
able Terms.
They viii Hack to Warren every other day, and
convey passengers
TO AND FROM THE RAILROAD
in good time At reasonable prices share OF the trav-
cling patronage is solicited.
MARTIN K. GOLDSWORTHY.
AsSiineral Point, april -, Is55 2&-,E
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NTOTICE-Au those indebted TO tho subscri Der
quested TO call and settle immediately all accounts
not settled by the Goth inst viii DO turned col
lection.
VIZ. CURRY
Mineral Point, May 81, 1856 IS
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st. gouis advertisements.

ST. LOUIS, NO,
RE prepared TO offer 70 their customers and the trade
~ assortment of articles unsurpassed in quality or
cAUapness by any House in their line East West
OurStock consists of well selected assortment eUery
article IN use by SADDLERS AND COACH MAKERS.
Weare manufacturing many Of our goods at Columbus
sing sing and auburn y y. and haveatey established
House IN Newark, New Jersey, the manufacture Of
Patent and Enaneled Leather, large assortment Of
which will alHas ue iounu in store.
Our English Goods are imported directly by ourselves
thereby paying but one commission
The greatest part of our SHIFTING, HARNESS AND
BIRDIE LEATHER, is finished by ourselves good sup
ply OF which ii snail be endeavor TO keep on
hand.
We in receipt Of q large assortment Of Eastern
SPRINGS and AXLEs srout arIous manufactures
az Particular attention will be given to filling
ders.
ST. Louis. February Il, 1856. lI-tf
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Our assortment of Mil Materials is the best in the United
States At present have hand $50 pairs OF Mil
Stones. Orders promptly lIed and al articles warranted
l6-1y G.. * C. TODD & co.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
AMERICAN ORGAN.
For the Daily American Organ.
The star Spaugled Banner


PREPARED FOR rHE NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION
OF still may we Sec by each days cheerful light
what so fondly was hailed, at our dawn's doubtful
geamiDgj
Those broad stripes and bright stars, safe through
perilous fight,
From our ramparts as at FIRST still calamity stream
ing
The war rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air.
Gave proof through the night, that our flag was
still therel
And that s'ar spanged banner proudly yet deth
wave,
Ger the land of the free and the home of the brave.
From the ship diuly seen through the msts of the
deep,
From the fortress that now in dread silence repo-
see,
What is that which the breeze in its playful sweep
As il itfully blows half conccals half discloses
Now catching the CLEAN of the mornings first BEEN,
Now in glory reflected from ocean and stream
lis the star spangled banner o long may l. wave
Der the land of the freq and the home of the brave.
The war trumpet hushed and our battles all DER,
TIL opprest of all nations asylum have found
With fond eager gaze, they sought our own Western
shore, ... s.
And gladly stepped forth on freedoms holy ground
Now shaded by his vine and his own fig tree,
Each rejocingly boasts his cherished liberty;
And the star spangled banner still welcome doth
wave ..a..s ....
To the land Of the free and the home of the brave.
From bloody rite afar, and cruel Pagan chain,
Afric's heather (Christ's freedmen here) become;
In comfort and in peace among us to remain,
Till fitted well at last for safely going home.
Bondmen, they possess, what Europe yet may buy
with blood;
Heavens best boon--freedom and light to worship
God
Our own star rpangled banner! o long may it wave,
Der the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And where are the hosts, where the traitors that
would dare
BY the havoc of war, or fell factions confusion
Our own beloved country, asunder TO tear?
Their blood shall wash out their footsteps pollu
ton;
No refuge shall save either foeman knave,
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave
And the star spapgled banner in triumph shall wave
Der the aud of the free and the home of the brave
Then united as ever, as brethren let us stand,
Between our loved homes, and all wars desolahon
Blest with victory and peace may the heaven rescued
land,
Praise the power that hath made and preserved u.
nation,
Then conquer We must wheneer our cause shall b,
just,
And this still our motto" In God is our trust"
And the st spangled banner forever shall wave,
Ger the land of tie free and the home of the brave
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04

natural uterine secretons, by removing the causes
by which they are arrested or checked, and by Civ
ing tone and health TO the general system; they
therefore an eecual remedy in all cases Of difficult
painful, or obstructed menses having been used in
original proprietor, with singular success in which
they have proved to be Of the highest value and eff
cacy. Price 80 cents.
DR.. BROTHERS. DIAPHORETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form a very valuable Anodyne, Di
aphoretic and Sudoriic compound. They are bAF"
fcially administered in Fever St Anthonys Fire. or
Erysipeas, Disrrhea, Dysentery Cholera Morbusj
and n all cases where an anodyne, combined with
sudoric, is required. In these diseases 1t should
be administered in small doses II is also applicable
to many other diseases such as rheumatism and
gout collie and gripping palms. &c. 1t promotes per-
spraticn without increasing tho heat of the body and
produces constant moisture Of the skin for great
length of time, while it alays irritation and gives
rest 80 cents sep 15-eodly
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
TOPHAM IL NORFLET'S

TOPHAM ~ NORFLET'S
#.... NEW AND CHEAP
Saddle, Harness, and Trunk Store,
400, Seuenth Street, opposite Odd-Feltoaos' Hall.
RE ESSRS. TOPHAM late of Phiiadel-
I'VE phia) and N0RFLET (of this city, respect
fully announce to their friends and the public, that
they have commenced the Saddling Business at the
above stand, where they will make and keep con-
stantly hand large and superior assortment Of
Mems, Ladies', and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martingales and Whips
Harness Of every description, both for city and
country use ..E r
All kinds of Trunks, Valises and Carpet Bag
Ladies' Satchels Travelling Baskets, and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets Covers Collars, and Harnes
Horse, Spoke and Dust Brushes
Cards. Curry combs, Sponges, &c. ~
All material used will be the best that can be OBJ
tanned; and both of having been practical work
men for several years. we feel confident that work
cannot be surpassed either for style durability.
BY unremittng efforts to give satisfaction, hope
to merit, and respectfully solicit share of public
patronage. .@A ta" M#
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks, aud
repairing all kinds of work. ... Il. sa.a ......
Saddlers' Tools constantly on hand a ... .
nov S-1v
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
BOUNTY LAND.

AFFICERS, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chapains Clerks,
Indians, Wagon-masters, and Teansters (their
widows or minor children who have not yet received
full l60 acres and who have been in service IA days.
are entitled to land in any war since 1890.
Widows, whose husbands died while in service,
are entitled to PENSIONS and minor orphans of such
to years halfpay. All who believe themselves en-
titled to Land-bounty and Pensions, will be bene-
fitted by calling the subscriber either in person or
by letter. postpaid corner of 7th and streets, No.
452, opposite General Post Office.
Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
the most reasonable terms.
No pay in advance, and no charge nothing is OBJ
tanned.
icy Refers to the citizens generally.
Special attention given TO suspended claims.
JN0. JOHNSON,
ap l3-ly Agent for Bounty Land Pensions
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
MARBLE MANTELs.

=" A III B l. E WOR IL S.-The Subscriber
lvh begs leave to inform his friends and the pub
lie that he has increased his stock of Marble Mantcls
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia Spanish, Egyptian
vein, Italian, and Black Marble, richly carved and
plain of the best quality newest style, and superior
finish, which he offers for sale low for cash.
Also, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs, and Head
stone Slabs Eastern Marble for windowsils, lintels
steps, and platforms; Marble tile, counter, and table
tops; Soapstone; Calcined plaster, 90 per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes.
He invites the attention of builders and others to
his stock and will endeavor to give satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their orders. -.
@ VIM. RUTHERFORD,
aug 2--1y On street, bet 18th and 18th.