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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

To DAAE EzoELLn9,r SPnvcE BEER.
Two quarts of boiling not water; eight
quarts OF cold water In the hot water
add twenty-five drops each of the oil of
spruce, sassafras, aud win.ergreen three
cents worth of yeast, three pints of mo-
lasses, max 1t and lit It stand all day, then
bo.tle It. Put the molasses In the cold
water after the oils are well mixed in the
hot water add all ia the swet seoed wa
ter; last of all add the yeast. If made
IA the morning IT must be aouled at night.
Half goblet Of doeA root boiled IN the
water IS healthy.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

ASTBoaG DEFEScE.-There was Il fel-
low IN certain neighbofhood IN Arkau-
sas. uho was suspected Of sheep-steaiing.
Al las, planter riding through the woods,
perceIged the suspected individual emerge
trom the woods, aud after looking around
to see that no one was near, walked up 70
a flock of sheep and knocked the largest
and faltest. Al thls moment the planter
rode up, and confronting the thief, ex-
claimed
Now, Sir, have got you You can
not get off; you are caught in the act"
What act = Indignantly inquired the
thief
Why, sheep-steaIing," was the prompt
reply.
Sir, you had better mind how you
charge a respectable American citizen
with such a crime of >heep-stealing," re-
piled the gentleman with The pencAant for
mutton.
Nov. viii you deny that saw you
Kill that sheep?" asked the planter
no, Sir" was the ans. er ; II did kill
1t, anc I'd do II again under the same cir
cumsiances. I'd Kill any body's sheep
that bites me as I'm going peaceably along
the road"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

To Kill BURDocks.-The American n
88ricu!lurlst recently recommends to let
The plants grow until midsummer when
the stalks aud leaves are full of sap then
cut of the roots with strong sharp spade,
two or three inches below the ground
pluck up the plant with smart pn,i, and
stamp the ground firmly over the ren,ain
ing stump. II will seldom sprout again,
but If Il does viii be ID such state that
another application Of the spade will end
Ee matter.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

NATURAL HIsToRY CLAss-SrAaD
CP II. What Order stands al the head
of The animal kingdom
Ans. Bimana-man.
,. How IS man to be Distinguished
from a monkey
Ans. BY the length of his ears
Describe the animal man
Man Is biped. without wings. desti-
mte of feathers, and having a very short
suout.
That viii do-sit down.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

WHAT EVERY Bopy OuGHT TO Know
"A quart Of peas, sown in shallow box.
fifteen inches WIDE by eighteen long, at
any time Of the Year. and cut when about
four or five inches high. az boiled like
spinach. with lltlle salt, make a most
delicious dish
The tops of Jerusalem arnchokes CT.
of about SIX inches long. and boiled like
oiher greeas, make a capital dish. which
pariakes II some degree af the favor of
the Toot.
Boiled water-cresses alsJ make whole
some dish; but they past not, however.
be oYef boiled
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

NoBLY DoNE.-A bout six months since
lady, the widow of a Mason, originally
from Cleveland finding herself In straich-
ened circumstances was Compelled TO
pawn her watch, a diamoad pin, and 9TH
er articles of value, amounting in all 10
perhaps over $500, though Of a far great
er value to the owner as mementoes of
lost or absent friends, for the iuadeuuate
sum OF 500. When the time of redemp-
hon was about to expire, our fellow citizen
ii. NewhaIl, Esq, becoming acquainted
with the facts, redeemed the articles with
the view OF holding them himself, until
the lady should be enabled to refund the
amount for which they were pledged and
thus secure them boyond the chances Of
pawnbroker's promises. Later, finding
herself still unable 10 raise The necessary
funds she was about to give the property
up as lost, when the facts came 10 the hear
ing of certain Of the Masonic fraternity
OF tins city, who, true to the principles
and preceptS Of their order, at once made
an effort 10 relieve the necessities of a
sister IN need. The excursion on the
24th ult-, furnished favorable opportu-
nty for an appeal to the sympathies and
purses Of the rotht rhOod, which was re-
spoAdcd to hertily tv the eXcursionists,
and tie means thus afforded Of restoring
10 4 worthy woman wEa:, of al! worldly
possessions, she held most dear The la
dy desires through this medium TO ex-
press her gratitude to the order and par
ticuIarly to Brothers VIM. S Bond and S
). Rogers for the active part they took 10
this benevolent act also TO Mr. Ii. New
hall for his kindness IN connection with
The affair." Chicago Press and Tribune
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

BARBERING AND HAIR-DRESSINGt
rT,glE subscriber ,,i rsssa-ly opened shop piu the
4 over Mineral Polat Resk Store nearly or
r~lt lha Uuits states ilotsl, prepared 70 Wait upon
etst a-rS nr aour Of tGe daT. SH4 IAGs 81 / y
FooNLFG HsER-DREN SING, sc. done - the oest
-2.al-f A. moss fashionable sty les
nt strtet attention and an ardent
- 9 itase he 41pes lasrlt recelve snare a..
' patronage ot The citizens Of tie e. OF Mineral emit
tToal.eLAen, please cali aal give him . trial
II. 7. TURNER.
@aey-, eo.l- Ju-S p. IS1- -4a
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

ia For washing fine and elegani col
ors, the Scientific American advises The
ladies' TO boil some braa IN ram water.
and use the liquor sold. Nothing can
equal II for ease apoa colors and for
cleaning cloth
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

Ea1 Wide mouth bottles. parity filed
with rnoiasses and water. and hung up IN
garden, make excellent traps for tho
moths, which are The parents Of many de-
struciiye rerRia.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

EJ The tastes which lead to the EN-.
beilishments Of home are unfailing Tar.
tiers against vice
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

Bz1- CaEnpflor IS very offensive 70 IT.
sects of nearly every description. ard IS
an excellent protection against .he.r an
uoysncee.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

Among the children of Intemper-
ance, are Disease, Debi, Dishonor, Des-
truction and Death.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

Eco4oMY TO TAKE PAPER.-Il pays
to take your county paper and keep posted
up in what Is going on Immediately around
YOU You VIII every week learn some
thing you can turn to advantage. The
law requires that every estray when ia
ken Up, shall be published in your county
paper. How often is il that farmers will
loose 4 week OF ten days of valuable time.
aud exnend ten or Twelve dollars horse
hunting, which if they took their county
paper nigh: have saved both time and the
LOST animal, AID learn exactly wheIe io
6nd Ii.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03

,,ENERAI LASH AGENT, orrasits tH- {. S. Hotel.
u Highest 5IIat Al Point. 81
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03
.RNkIN. nAiiRINGER y {

JENkIN. BARRINGE9 y cos
- ~ L a M H - * < Il x ::
Groceries wholesale and Retail,
(eNE DOOR East oI MILTON BLclE, HIoB->T.)
Mineral Fai#t. August.Ie57 +3tf
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03
.N.TDE 20 ORDER.

~ ErrAlRiNG oeSE or sHoEr >orscs. s.
ROBE4sE LANIOS.
Mineral Point, Jan. -, 1S5s, nz-;t
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-03
10 OK So II ERs =.

loon 2sso II I h y.
rENfE Undersigned has removed his Wagon >hoF
L new building near the old Bank, on tti>u STREET
y-se.o he Is -epaee 10 do all klnss oth t- lame
O.
CARNAGE AND WAGON MAKING
On the most reaza nasIs terms Neg and second sar5
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15
5rlcfte6 i)ortrp.
From the Home Journal
Song of the Sewing Machine.
BY GEORGE p. NORRIS.

I'm the Iron Needle Woman!
Wrought of sterncr stun than clay
And, unlike the drudges human,
Never weary night or day;
Never shedding tears of sorrow,
Never mourning friends untrue,
Never caring for the morrow,
Never begging work to do.
Poverty brings no disaster
Merrily glide along.
For no thanklcss, sordid master,
Ever seeks to do me wrong:
No cxtortioners Cypress me,
No insulting words dread
I've no children to distress me
With unceasing cries for bread.
I'm Of hardy form and feature,
For endurance framed Alright;
I'm not pale mistortune's creature,
Doom'd life's battle here to fight;
Mines a song Of cheerful measure,
And no urder-currehts How
To destroy the throb of pleasure
Which the poor so seldom know.
In the hall hold my station,
With the wealthy ones of earth,
Who commend me to the nation
For economy and worth,
While unpaid the female labor,
In the attic chamber lone,
Where the smile Of friend or neighbor
Never for moment shonc..
Ny creation is blessing
To the INDECENT secured,
Banishing the cares distressing
Which so many have endured:
Mine are sinews superhuman,
Ribs of oak and nerves of steel
I'm the Iron Needle Woman,
Born to toll and not to 1, ell.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

BEAT HIM AT HIS Own GAME" Dad, )"
said yovng hopeful the other day, 3" how
many fowls are there on this table 7"
why" said the old gentleman, as he look
cd complaisantly on pair Of nicely roasted
chickens that were smoking on the table,
'.there are two" 1.-TWO replied the smart
boy. :. there are three, sir, and I'll prove it.
-" Three - replied the old gentlemen, who
was a plain, matter-of-fact man, 81 like to
sec you prove it." " Easily done, sir, easily
dore Amt that one2' said smart boy
LAYING his knife of the first, " and aint that
two 90 pointing to the second. land don't
one and two make three 2" Really said
the father. turning to the old lady, who was
stupefild at the immense learning Of the son.
really. wife, this boy is genius, and deserves
10 be encouraged. Here, old lady, do you
take one fowl and I'll, take the second, and
John may have the third for his learning.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

TALL MEN. -Byrne, famous Irish giant
who died in London some years since, inca
sured eight feet two inches. Cornelius Ma.
grath. who died in the year 1870, measured
seven feet eight inches. Edward Malalonc
another Irishman, was seven feet eight inches
and was nearly equal in statue and size to
Daniel Cardanus, a Swedish giant Dr.
Chezelon, the famous anatomist. speaks of a
skeleton discovered in Roman camp. near
St. Adams Eng land, which he judged to be
eight feet four inches. Goliah Of Gath. ac-
cording to Bishop Cumberland, was eleven
feet high and Maxinillus the Emperor was
nine feet high
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

TIE BURNING MOUNTAIN AS is general.
ly known, there is vein Of coal located
above water level in the Broad Mountain,
about seven miles from this borough and near
Hcckscherville. which for tweNty-one years
has been OH fire. The vein. which contains
excellent white ash coal. is some fprty f ct jr1
thickness. The origin of the fire is ATTRIBUTE
to couple of miners. who, having sOik
work to perform in the drift in the dept
winter, built a fire-they being cold-ii the
gangway.
The flames destroying the prop thinkers,
were carried. by strong current rapidly
along the passage, and the fire commitment
ting to the coal, all subsequent eilortste ex-
tnguish it were Intellectual. The men were
cut off from escape, and were undoubtedly
suffocated to death. Their remains were
never found.
A few days since we assembled the noun
tain at the spot of the fire, aud were much
interested in examining the effect az the firu-
upon the surface The course of it is from
west to east, and where the vein is nearest
the surface. the ground is for the space of
several hundred feet sunken INTO deep pits,
and while the stones exhibit evidence of
having been exposed to the action of intense
heat, every vestige of vegetation has been
blasted.
1t is desert track in the midst of smiling
fertility. The ground in some places was al
most too warm for the hand to rest upon it.
while steam from water heated by the inter-
nal fire, rose from every pore. The fire has
evidently extended for several hundred yards
from the place it originated, and finds vent
and air to continue its progress, at the pits
to which we have alluded.
A score of years has passed. still it burns,
and will burn until further fuel is denied tho
devouring element. Thousands Of tons of
coal have undoubtedly been consumed, and
thousands of tons may yet feed the fire,
before il is checked.
P0ttsuHe (Pd.) Journal. Aprl 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

GA Beautiful superstition prevails among
the Sen eel tribe of Indians. When an Indl-
an maiden dies, they imprison q young bird
un til it first begins to try its power Of song,
and then, loading it with kisses and carresses.
they loose its bonds oyer the grave, in the
belief that it will not fold its wings nor close
its eyes until it has flown to the spirit land.
delivered its precious burden Of affection to
the loved and lost. 1t is not unfrequent to
see sosne twenty or thirty birds let loose over
one grave. ae
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

THE AMERICAN Horse TAMER's SYSTEM
EXpLAlNED.-On the 2lst ult.. at Astley's
Amphi theatre, in London, Mr.. VIM. Cook,
the equestrian, undertook 20 exemplify Prof.
Rareys system Of breaking, subduing and
training unmanageable horses. There was,
consequently, crowded house. We take
the following account of what took place
from the Mo- ming advertiser MIR. William
Cook Informed the audience that, having adj
vertised his intention of exhibiting Professor
Rareys principle Of subduing horses. by ex.
pernenting on any horse that might be sent
to him, horse had been sent to him that
morning for the purpose. fullgrown
horse-a huntcr-was then led in, and the
following simple mode of operation was
adopted strap is attached to the fctock
of the right toreleg, and drawn over the
animals right shoulder, where it is held by
MIR. Cook. The left leg is then bent inwards,
so as to bring the hoof in contact with the
thigh, and made fast in that position by
strap and buckle. Mr.. Cook then, taking
the reins in his left hand, and bringing the
strap attacked to the horses fore leg into a
state of tension, urges the animal to walk on
his three legs. Holding the riens right, and
so as to incline the horse head to the left,
the horse is forced to make a journey twice
round the circus. At this time he exhibits
symptoms of great exhaustation, goes on his
knees, and ultimately lies town in the most
submissive manner. He is then relieved from
the inconvenicnt and unac customed rcstric-
tons imposed upon him by tho strap, and
MIR. Cook lies upon him in rccumbent
position. and caresses him, and his pattinss
are received by the horse With such indica-
tons of qualification as to leave no doubt that
the most friendly relations are established
| between the parties.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

WHAT IT Cosrs. -Court-martialing Gen.
Twiggs, which has just been concluded at
Newport Barracks, will foot up a comfort
able little bill of expense. having already cost
between six and seven thousand dollars. The
officers of the court and witnesses are allowed
one dollar per day, and ten cents per mile
travelling fees, both going and coming. and
a part of the witnesses in attendance were
summoned from Texas, and other distant
points.-Cn. Gdseftee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

DThc pigeon.roost in Decanter county,
Ind, extends over distance of twenty-eight
miles it is about fourteen miles wide. The
birds have not nested at this roost for thirty
years until this spring. Over this vast ex-
tent of country every tree has from ten to fif-
teen nests and every nest at least one bird
The young are now hardly able to fly, and
the shooting is mere slaughtcr.-The old
birds leave early in the morning to procure
their food, and return in the evening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

uTOne of the Governors we read Of. The
Governor Of Wisconsin now grts yearly
salary Of $3.50. A proposition having
been introduced in the Legislature to increase
the salary to $4,000 Gov. Randall notified
the members Of that body that if adopted he
could ucto the measure, whcreupou the propo-
sition was dropped.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

UPoets in Demand. The Legislature Of
New York has elected VIM. Z. Bryant a
Regent of the University. The Massachusetts,
legislature recently elected John G. Whittier
one Of the Overseers of Harvard University,
and the New York Congressional delegation
wish Geo. p. Morris appointed American
CONSUL at London.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

OCA coroner's jury in New York State
lately returned verdict that the deceased
person came 10 his death by excessive
drinking, producing aporlexy in the minds
Of the jury.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-05-15

GTA firm faith is the best dvjnity--a
good life the best philosophy--a clear con-
science the best law--honesty The best policy
and temperance the best physlc.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-09-24
VOL. 81, NO. 80.

AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP A RHITE Grpr
IN SLAyERY.-A case that excited much in
terest, has recently been before the Courts os
kentucky. The plaintiff, who sued for her
freedom, is described by the Kentucky papers
as "a handsome young woman, about twenty
one years of age, perfectly white, with long.
luxurlant, and straight hair, graceful and easy
IN her manners, and having all the appearance
of an accomplished ond well-raised lady. Her
features bore the highest marks of Europeap
perfection, and there was not the slightest in
dlcat'on of African blood in her veins.n The
girl was claimed as slave by Mrs. Godd.r9
who attempted to prove her the daughter of .
mulatto named Matilda, by whom the plair if
nad been reared from infancy, but in this thew
dld not succeed, az no witness was usroducea
who was was present at the birth of the child
The girl rested the case upon her own appear
ance, which her counsel declared was pr,mo
Jac'e evidence of her being free, and which
threw the burden of proof on those who claim
ed her as slave. The jury brought in a YER
dict to the effect that She was s.free wb;ta
woman" The community gave hearty demon
stra'Ions of approval to the verdict.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-09-24
From the Chambsrsburg Repository
EDNkRD MCPHERSON.

Edward N'Pherson, the Peoples nominee
for Congress, is scarcely thirty years of age,
and yet few men have surpassed him in she'd
ding the lustre of genius upon the Politics and
Literature of the day. He was born In Ad-
ana county, graduated with honors at the
PENNSYLVANIA College at an early age, and has
since then divided his time between literary
staaies, and The examination aud defence OF
what he has ever regarded as the true policy of
our government. For ten years past he has
perhaps contributed more to enlightened
discussion Of the political questions before the
people than any other man Of his age. Being
thosc agbly familiar with all the political is
sues, and possessing, as be does, degree of
energy almost unparalleled, he has made his
mark in every struggle in Pennsylvania since
he attained his majority. His earnest devo-
tics TO the great American Principle of Pro-
tec,iug car Industrial Interests against foreign
an pauper labor, has made him thoroughly
master of the Tariff question; and whether on
the stump or welding his pen, he discusses it
with that candor aud force that must carry
CO.. ion to every dispassionate mind. Equal
Iy earnest aud untiring has he been in support
of Freedom in Territories consecrated to Free
Labor, alike by the plighted faith of our faith
ers and by the immutable law of Nature
Defaading, as he ever has, the protection of a
free aad diversified Industry in Pennsylvania,
be could not but demand for the free sons Of
the North, who follow the setting sun to rear
sbeie happy homes in the Eden Of the Western
World, protection from the degradation and
T4.al competition Of the menial lobor of the
slave.
But 10 his various political writings he has
oxeelled especially in his uniform defense Of
EcoGooy ia the administration of both State
and National Governments. His letters to the
Philadelphia BulLetia in 1856 and in 1857, in
support of the Sale of the Public Works, were
she uaost conclusive arguments IN favor OF a
separation Qf our improvements from State
management ye havo evef read. They were
printed in papph,ci form BY the friends of Rs-
form, and were instrGnenta! to- great extent
in tfectipg the eonsnmniation Of the sale OF
The Main Line in 1857, and Of the remainder
of the Canals ey ,he 4>.' Legislature. Those
letter. were perfect :txi-books for those lpen-
bs.a who we're disposed 70 respect the long dis-
regarded prayers Of Tie taxpayers for the sale
~ a., Public Works ard til alihilarion of
80. -"nster Q. lrc6gacy aht eo.snPtiol3 The
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-09-24
From the N. Y. Herald, .4ug. 81
THE CAPTURED SLAVER-31S AFRI-
CANS ON BOARD

The United States brig Dolphin, Lieut.. Jno.
~ Mafit commanding, arrived at Key West on
Sunday, the 22d ult., from the coast of Cuba.
The Dolphin sailed from Sagua la Grande on
the morning of the 21st.
At daylight she discovered sail ahead
standing on the same course as the Dolphin
which gained on her very rapidly during the
day. At p. m. the sail hauled on the wind
as if trying to get out of the Dolphin's course,
which caused her to be considered a suspicious
craft. The Dolphin tackled and stood off in
pursuit, hosting the English colors, and fired
a blank cartridge, which not being answered
by the other vessel another was fred at half
past D. m, and this also being unnoticed, at
5 D. IN. she fred shot across the bow of the
suspected vessel, which had the effect of pro-
ducing the American flag at her peak but she
still continued on her course, and seemed to
be making her best endeavors to escape, when
a we'll directed shot from the Dolphin took
effect in her fore rigging, causing her to heave
to and lower her colors.
On sending boat on hoard, she proved to
be brig from the African coast, with 3l8
negroes.
Her crew we're instantly confined, and the
prize placed in charge of Lieut.. j. NJ. Brad
ford and Second Liaut. Chas. G.. Carpenter,
and sixteen men from the Dolphin, with or
ders to proceed to Charleston, 5. Z.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-09-24
INTERESTING TO NEWSPAPER paopRrgroBs.

INTERESTING TO NEWSPAPER PRoPRIEToBs
-One of the Courts Of the State of Indiana
recently made decision which is OF interest to
all newspaper proprietors throughout the Union
4 controversy existed relative to a charge for
advertising between the Commissioners of Ham,
ilton county and the Patriot newspaper. twas
held by the Judge that "the published terms of
newspapers constitute contract. If work is
given to newspaper publishers, without spe-
cial contract contravening the published terms,
the publisher can charge and receive according
to the terms so published. 1t is not necessary
to prove what the work cost or was worth; the
publishers have right to fix the estimate value
Of their columns, and If SO fixed, no other ques-
tion need be asked, but the price thus charged
can be recovered" re