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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-22
SELECTED TALE.
CFrola the True Fla-.1
THE WlYSIDE Inn.
Br eLARA AUGUSTA.

feeling of cemfTt near at hand, I en>coused
NY wcary body IN huge armchair which was
drawn up before the blazing wood fire IN the
CHAMBER appropriated 10 ne. Tie room was ii
the North wing Of the building and the pros
pect from IFS one heavily framed window, was
anything but attractive Dark mountains form
ed the back ground. and few tai, ghostlv
pines, H.Aich the woodinan's axe had spared
looked down gioonily upon the valley. arose,
closed tkc ponderous shutters and resumed
ny seat by the fire.
cry so!ereni iy the old clock, which stood on
The hail stairs. pealed out upon the vibrating
AR the honr Of twelve | had not thought it was
50 late, and hastily undressing myself, / laid
down upon the soft matrass. spread over the
high, antique hedstead, and essayed sleep
In vain-sleep would not come; 4; and after tos-
sing about awhile, l arose and looked out uron
the night. Not a star Illuminated the darkness
E. it was void above, and inly black beuearh.-
| returned again to NV couch. and rrs,fu,aIv
closing my eyes and turning my face to the wall.
tried hard to convince myself that uneonsci-
. business was stealing Ter me. One o'clock struck
and still was wakefil. began to get nettIed
I had before me- tie ensuing dav. a long ana
fatirujug journey and l had need Of a nights
good rest.
+ had lain, perhaps, half an hour longer. when
+ | was startled from my haIf-lethargic state hv
deeP-drawn sigI-eyidently at my bedside.
or behind my bed. 1 listened int. ntlv. and
again the soand smote upon my ear Then
voice low and musical a. the notes Of an .EgH-
an harp, but with a world of horror in its tones.
faintIv nlurmured
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-22

- The woman who made pound Of butter
out Of the cream Of joke, and cheese from
the milk Of human kindness. has since washed
the close Of year and hung en- to dry on be
line.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-22

- Vice stings us evsu IN our pleasures bUs
virtue c',B=oEs us even in our pains.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-22
prO5c55i0a2l ana 9u5Ilss5 cares.
=. =. AI.sE

,-.-lRT nrGrIn AEn GENERAL LAND .\GENT.
! sla-r.i Point, tseglzlu- Uisc "A Ceanty RuiGd-
4ztf
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A-aTtEE TlBLIG an3 taayeganeer. OaIcr in
! u4#. G1s. .ja--, IaaF.s- Point, Iowa Co., IS
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-22

IS --Es1L 0-l.e-il tlr sr45z, Groceries, Prozf-jo
7 f--tatrs. tc.- yellow stone, Wi-, Nuv. T. I~56.
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JolIN rEaaaEN.smEAp.

= PUBLIC, C1EEET-tNGEu < GENERAL
j. i. LIN Isa, Ias5l county, Wisconsin. IgtI
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
FREEBURG ACADEMY.
FREEBURG, SNYDER CO., pa.

tPHE location of this Institution is beautiful
l and healthy, and free from the temptations
and vices common TO larger towns situated on
public thoroughfares. The eourse Of instruc-
ton is thorough and complete, embracing the
usual branches of an English, Classical and
mathematical Education, and is calculated to
prepare students foc College, the study of
profession, or business pursuits. FREQUENT
lectures are delivered during the term, and
PRACTICAL illustrations accompany each recita-
non: students have access to good Library.
he Academic year is divided into two ses
sions of y weeks each. The first commences
Qh the last Monday Of July the second on the
lsFN Monday cf January. Public Examinations
e {he close of each term, when certificates OF
dent ~ ao'' s'u-
fERMs.-For Tuition, per quarter Of eleven
Meets, s2.50 to $500. Board, Room, &c.
Sl-5p to 81 go per week.
OF iurther particulars, address
GEO. F. MCFARLAND. Princioal
Ffeeburg, June &c, 1856, 'f-''
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GRAND 34ll3lrlOl4
CONTINUED.

HNHE elections being over and the excitement
s. attending them passed away, and 1t being
considered dangerous nowadays To keep on hand
bank notes, the proprietor of the Peoples Store
ry oud again invite attention TO his magnificent
Repository for replenishing the outer man and
woman on the scientific principle of saving
money, which accommodating establishment is
In East Market street, and can readily be
distinguished from all others by its piles Of
beautiful goods and wares aud "that sign,"
which, like the Star spang!ed banner, is lanned
b. every breeze. The Ladies', gentlemen, mer-
chants, traders, farmers, laborers, and all 9th
ers are therefore invited to grand display (Gd-
mission free of a most extensive, beautiful, aud
cheap stock OF Staple and Fancy Goods. The
Exhibition will remain open every morning, az
aernoon and evening until further notice, and
all concerned are requested to cali early and
procure good seats. The performance COM
mences early in the morning with an exquisite
neio-drama entitled
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TERMS or SUBSCRIPTIONS
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNIM.
IN ADVANCE.
For six months, IS cents.
IN ADVANCE.

nFAll NEW subscriptions must be paid in
advance If the paper is continued, and net
paid within the first month"; 81 ,25 will be charg-
ed if not paid in three months, 81 so; If not
paid in six months, Sl,75; and if not paid IN
nine months, $500.
All papers addressed to persons out OF lhe
county will be discontinued at The expiration OF
abe time paid for, unless special request is made
to the contrary Or payment guaranteed by some
Responsible person here. -r --
--# a-=.- P ADVERTISING. --
Ten lines of minion, or their equivalent con-
.stitute a square. Three insertions 81, and %
cents for each subsequent insertion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
GOODS,

in part Broche Silks, IS ceuts; Cling
hams from 81 to p cents; White Goods, such
as Swiss, Victoria, Lawn, Bishop Lawn, India
Book MusIus, Brilliauts, Swiss and Jaconet
Edgin,s and Insertings, Flouncings, Collars and
Sleeves, Challeys, Bareges, Nlohair MittS, SILK
and Kid Chores, Hosiery, and hundreds Of 9TH
er articles in daily use.
Scene second will open with grand display
of Stella. Grape, Cashmere, Deaine, Tibet,
and numberless other
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6 = 4 W = 8 .

(Crapc Shawls from s6 up which for beauty,
neatness. fneness, finish cheapness and all the
othcr et ceteras, exceeds anything of the kind
before displayed TO the ladies. This scene IS
1he admiration Of all who have seen it, both
from town and country. and alone Is worth
i i>it from the extreme ends Of the county.
= Scene third will be an unrivalIed exhibition of
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
New Series Vol. II, Ne. 10.

plness apd welfare Of the people, and the
hUf'or and prosperity of the "mnlanwealtlr
JAMES POLLOCK. +.
EXECUTIVE CH4nBER.
Harrisburg, Jan. I, 1857.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

lALT! Salt!-3OO sacks Ground Alum
hJ.saIt, A'U ''
sacks Ashton's Fine salt,
200 80 Dairy
Fet safe by w & G. MAcKLIN, Mcvev,own.
300 FEET /, /, Il, Il, in. Pan
III, dry white Stuff, just received by
faa22 F. 6. FRANClSCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
EN ROUTE.

Started from nglown-credentia
all in due form-srongesI possible recon-
mendations from b., G., and d. Very
confident OF a good place-puzzled what
to ask for though. Strike for collector
ship, but will take first class consulate
rather than miss.
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BOyYETs AND BONNET TRIMMINGS,

Which always produces marked sensation
anong the ladies', and Is frequently cscored.-
tbs Is really ine.
y This Is the general routine Of the exhibition,
Ont the scenes often varied by the iutroduc
fIon Of other articles, use al, ornamental and
pleasing.
The performers in Ihis exhibition fcom the
manager down, are all unrivalled and ccle5ra-
Ass far and wide for their politeness aud atten-
Ion TO their numerous customers, aud blessed
'Fith the most unvaFying patience, which is DAT
lI exemPiitled IN their taking pay either in gold,
SILVER, bank notes, or country produce.
JOS. +. YEAGER, Manager.
af1ewistown, Nov. y, 1856
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CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,

al coIors, shades, and prices, Of exquisite ma
teriaI. and 50 beautiful when made up that a
soung lady of our acquaintance had for several
days an itea of setting tcr cap for handsome
Gentleman she had seen across the street, thus
dressed up, when she discovered il was her old
beau,
Scene fourth will be display of choice Sc
teciion of
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READY MADE CLOTHING,

yell made out Of good material, and cut out on
scertihc principles.
The fifth scene will present eich aud varied
stock Of
@ Queensware and Glassware,
viii side views Of Boots and Shoes, Cutlery,
Ladies CATERS and suudry other matters plea
siag TO the eve and purse.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

Extended exclusively for family use, comprising
escry article usually sold ia that line, and Of
@ourse cheap, whether quality or price be con-
8idered.
An intcrmission Of sOme time viii here be
slowed in order to gave the audience an oPpor
rnnity of aminiig an extensive stock OF ..
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wHEATLAND, MONDAY.

Presented by Forney. Extraordinary
Improvement in Mr.. Buchanan since we
met last-thought him cold and selfish,
facile and nreIiable-fnd him courteous,
benevolent bland and of sterling integrity.
Mutually pleased with each "ther-shaIl
ask for collectorship.
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O F IA l..
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DRPARTHsET,
March 70, 1857
Notice hereby holders Of stock OF the loans OF s u
statr department will purchase the same until inc
dsy OF June next Of 81 shall be previously
Obtained and will pay interest accrued rem the
The dividend Of interest thereon together
with one day additional money reach The vendor,
following Of premium on ssd stocks
For the stock Of 1872 premium Of 10 per cent
For ls47 and e<s premium Of 10 per cent and
for 1885, commonly called Texas Indemnity stcck
premium Of per cent
transmitted The department. under this
ee assigned United state by the duly entitled
receive the proceeds
Payment stocks assigned and transmitted win be made
Treasures Boston, New York Pha
dephia option OF the parties entitled receive the money!
should be expressed 10 the ecrs accompanying the eerih
HOWELL COBB,
Mar I3-dtlstJuneif Secretary the Treasury.
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:, .Qr9 4LkkAyDRtl CORRESPONDENCE.
ALtxAsDaIA, Thursday EVENING"

ALExAsDaIA, Thursday EVENING"
April :, 1857.
The schooner Adeli1s, Captain Britt sftSsd last nigh
fam New ,o,. ~ ,'~a seeks salt for Marshall Ward
and English Ricketts,, Of Alexandria, and HoweiI q
Srbblipg, Of Georgetown She proceeds to Georgetown
tomorrow
The schooner Hannah willets, Captain Cramner, ar
rived from New York to-day with 1000 bushels salt for
George w. Harrison.
The schooner Thomas sIartip mentioned day before yes
erdsy proceeds Washington this evening" to the gov
ornment stone Dock where she will unload the entire bal
ance OF her cargo. Her Washington consignees j.
Alexander, @. y. Brauard Co, VIM Evans, Kidwell &
Lawrence, Evans Thompson, McGregor Co, d. Camp
bell Go, j. f. Gavin, R. 8. t. Oissel Howell Strb-
bling, Campbell Coyle, f. Lamber @. Bsmmdi, Mcyey
Chamberlain, and @. King.
No further arrivals have transpired on the cauaS The
due coal boat Bette Maulsby leaves for the mines this
evening The VIM. Albert also returns with small ship
naent of groceries
The operations of the Corn Exchange to-day have been
as follows: Flour$b bel offered aud refused Wheat
none offered. Corn-saes of 1900 bushels prime white
ahoa 60 cents The Corn Exchange ia s grain and -four
market of Alexandria.
The fish trade may be said to be fully commenced
The daily supply beginning aatiate the daily demand
Fhe prices this morning Shad $l0 to S2 herring
~ to 80; but the hard wind that has prevailed to-day
threatening dminuiion Of the supply for a few days
holders this afternoon have advanced to $4 for shad and
Slo for herring large lot of fish in tubs and baskets
lett here this morning the tow-boat James Guy for
Washington Considerable lots in wagons and carts daily
go 10 Washington and into the country Yeocomico oys
ters have been selling to-day for rs per busbe ST.
harys at ftom 33 to 40 cargo of old pine wood
sold to-day for So 371 per cord.
The arrival by tie Alexandria and Orange railroad to-
day was large Persons going South and wishing to COM
bine safe and comfortable trip with good interior view
of"Old Virginia. should take this road.
The panorama Of China and Japan arrived here to-day
from Washington, and will commence being exhibited to-
morrow night at Liberty Hail.
John L"adbeaer wholesale and retail druggist here has
taken bis son into partnership with him. the firm being
styled j. Leadbeater & Son.
new bueness feature has ranspred here In the way
an independent police office the firm being Chipley Co.
The Sentinel says that Chpey the "posse Of yir-
gna constables that recovered Clarke Ms model horse
During the debate In the city council the other evening
In regard to allowing the Washington and Alexandria
railroad 10 pass through the city, Mr. Armstrong spoke
against the measure and in favor If leaving the matter to
vote of the people In regard the petitions that had
been presented be said that he did think much of re-
titionsi he could get petition 10 hang any in Mar
kst Square yIRGINIUS.
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81. From he. AlbsrE .AtDs,,> :
qAE END OF STRIFE.

gaE END OF STRIFE,
b,,otr,d That Congress having presented the lrinoi
~ souatter sovereignty, enuncated In the Kansa:
Pee Pc r'.s --''"ai action of the psople Of
Tsnas we are inexby determined TO abide by its faithful
TcuIiop as have resolutey opposed It's perver
sion aud ever viii while ii remains the statute-book.
Rss3IalioH o. kgasds ee-State convention.
E,sythnp depends upon the intent of the administration
and lis Kansas governor If Gov. Walker goes TO Kansas
for the pqrpoe Of giving its citizens fair play he will pros
per and Kansas will rejoice
We have lrsady had occasion to dwell upon tie evident
tsctt 90 far Kansas ia concerned there is but
question remaining before the public mind The principle
If segoyerpment which the Kansas act inaugurated is
nearly universally conceded to be sound and right The
country with great unanimty acquiesces in it The posi-
ton Of the democratic party this question: as here
toe on other great Issues has been vndicatsd by pop
MIA, approval much sooner than could have been expect
"A The only point remaining aud that all parties
EXCEPT few lawess persons agree, is TO that the
s,ipcipe, thus happily aud generally. approved, Is
mthfally and honestly carried into execution. This
me settlers In the Territory have right TO demand and
with THE as will be by resolution OF the Topeka
convention which have copied above they express
denomination 10 be content This Mr. Buchanan, In his
Inaugural has pledged himself to accomplish. The Jour
nal may console itself that Coy Walker goes to Kansas
for the purpose of giving its citizens fair play and we
happy to record and accept lite that in thus
ryng ont the democratic principle OF the territorial organ
i. act abe will prosper and Kansas will rejoice
II seems that all controversy about this hitherto
exciting Kansas matter is substantially ended All the
proCnostcacns of evil from the adoption of the principle
n the Kansas act are alsi6ed II stands vndicated
soand political doctrine and the only remaining strife Is
which party shall be jealous in carrying it into prac
teal effect The contest ia ended Henceorth the slavery
question will cease to agitate the public mind.
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To Great Britain Belgium, Holland Luxembourg
Switzerland, Sardinia, aud the German States
Except the empire Of Ausria 81 cent,
To Denmark, empire OF Austria Serva Tuscany
the Papa States Parma, and Modsna.....:.. 81 cents
To Russis Posnd the Two 6ieilies Malts, Greece 4
Alexanaia, I-ffA Beyrout Tripod, in syria,
,....ks. Aexanaretta, aersl.-, . s~~"A ., Sm7r-
ma, Mityieue, the DardaneIs-, .-.rolis Con-
stantinople, Tunis, Tangisrs Pondcherry, Kar-
ika Yanoan Maize, and ger....Hss. 80 cents
To Sweden and % cents
The above rates in full to destination prepdyment OPP
donQl
To spalu Portugal and Gibraltar IL cents prpayasu
optional
To Ionian islauds Il cents, prepayment required
To Alden, East Indies Oeylon, Mauritius, isle Of Re
union, Penang Singapore, Hong Kong Shanghai, China
Batavia, and other countries via Suez 80 prepayment
required
To countries beyond seas, via France other than those
designated, 80 cents, prepayment required
New Post ODfcss--The following new post offices have
been established for which the following gentlemen have
bsen appointed posimasters:
West Connersvle Schohare county New York Horace
Graham, postmaster.
Star Prairie St. oroix county, Wisconsin; VIM N Dens
more, postmaster.
Kelvin Grove, Wake county, North Carolina; James
Kingsbury, Cumberland county North Carolina; Chas
d. Nixon, postmaster
Burnside, Kansas Territory; w. 4. Wanton, poatmas
ter $50. ri. 4fE
Flyers Bridge, Pike county; Alabsmaj VIM g. Port
Valverdi Macon county, Alabama; G. G. Bell, post.
master.
Discontinued following post Offices have been dis.
continued:
Durkes, Lucas county, Ohio.
Sledgeville, Pamela county, Mississippi. .
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INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

IA Interesting Litter from Teaness"Mr A. Mccall, Of
Rome Tennessee in writing to the Commissioner Of Pa
en says that the annual product OF blackberries and
gooseberrie the table land OF the Cumberland
ains very large Black and Spanish oak tanbark grows
in sufficient quane, TO supply the tannecs of Tennessee
for hundred years. The small and large is also
very abundant Wheat corn and rye do not yield
munerave crop and the growth Of barley oats and herd
grass Is exceedingly meagre On the banks of the North
Fork Of the Hostsip its estuary ha had the silk
cotton plant two to four feet high which at twenty yards
distant might be taken for the Mexican cotton plant At
Ross Bridge he counted hundred and eighty hollis upon
plant in its wild The boil Is elongated pointed
and shaped in form of smooth redpeppe pod the seed
lying centrally in four lines and each larger than the
red pepper SEED. This siksn fibre gstens In the in
lines of division when fully matured. II will mske
silk hats In his opinion this substance would supply the
place Of turs, and is white
Fen,ion OFes-James O. McCsrty Of Tennessee has re-
signed his situation in this Office and been appointed cor
responding clerk In the Navy Department. (sslary $1,000
per anuum vice J. s. Cunningham commissioned purser.
A. V. Hofer of Missouri has resigned his clership I'd
class, Isl 400 per snnum,) in the Pension oaice.
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iNk corTosTbe editors OF the New York Courier and
enquirer have been shown sample Of Sea Island cotton
%An rom bale sold in Charleston South Carolina at
% pound probably the highest price paid 10 twenty
!s The factors who sold this bale confident that it
Tue hnest bale Of cotton that has crossed the At
.ou% The planter (of Eiisto, South Clrolins) took
Se medal in The London Exhibition Of 1851, and
P1e bale though it spun yarn up TO No. 9oes'is be-
AZ 70 be inferior to this. This bale picked out by
we lady Of the planter with her own hands, and IL il
the perfection to which she has brought the staple
Hs to 60 TO Harrs 'a.
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Land Agency,

AZ Cosacii Bluff, ioUo, aud Omaha CITY, Nebraska.
~ LOWE having resigned the public
u. Bluffs lows purpose u engaging the
and seI make collsc
pay cell and locate land warrants both In
lows and Nebraska Address p. LOWE, .fH
~. 80 Council Bluff, Iowa.
g r. LOWE CO,
Omaha CITY, Nebraska.
Refers 10 Charles Mason, Commissioners OF Patents Jos
Faes esq, Patent Office VIM. NJ Fsrsuson Pairo
Noue Washington city; and Hon. O. W. Jones' United states
Senate.
Mar 2j-diflm-
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BY 5. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioncer.

pRIcK AND STONE or THE NATIONAL THEsTRB AT
Public Aucon.On Friday afternoon Ann Io az O'Clock,
the shall sell tho entire lot Of b ard stone stindsg
he National n comprising
quantity Of blue rock in The Foundation
esie will be the brick
walls and taken down by The pubae
and four months will he given for approved en-
''''' JAs c. MCGUIRE,
MprIe-d AuctionccT,
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WIN. j. ROSE, Translator.

EXAMINATIONS Of legal and literary documents and manu-
scripts Of description the Italian, German French
Spanish Portuguese, Duch Danish, Swedish, other Ian
guages, prepared with and despatch. syseE
and prepared for the
speeches letter. Lectures actr and correspondence
Of every kind furnished on stort notice.
Address WIN. j. ROsE,
March sl--dlw. iO9 Nassau street, New York.
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rosr orrIcK pKpIprMryr.

Rctu Of Postage 10 FfaneGWe requested again to
call the attention Of the public TO the fact that under the
postal arrangement with France which into opera
ton on the instant the rates of postage for single
letter Of one quarter Of under are as follows
viz:
To any part OF Frsnce or Algeria ....... Is cent?
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AKey Yves. Fiorids the 2th March by the Raw Mt H.s
RcK, Lieut. NJ CARRINCTON WATKINS, u =, hnvy,
HoKTENsE TATINE, of Key West