Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-08-31

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HEALTH OF MINERAL PorST-We believe there
are few places the size of Mineral Point where
there Is as little sickness and as few deaths
as IN this city. We have taken considerable
pains during the past week TO ascertain the num-
Der OF deaths within the city limits since the
hrst OF January last, and can learn of but tseo
adults aud see children who died have since that
une'and that, too, cut of population Of at least
4ooo- Where Is there another place of an equal
number OF inhabitants of which it can be said
the deaths average bat one a month
FINE APPLEs.-We unintentionally omitted to
notice in last issue the receipt OF basket of
fine Wisconsin apples, from Mr. James McMul-
Ian. They were of good size-uot over large
and of an excellent flavor. The present has
been an unfavorable season for fruit in this sec
ton of the State, but samples presented us BY
Mr. AcMullan Is another evidence of the sumo
rlor quality Of apples raised in " isconsin Mr.
NJ viii accept our thanks for the present.
eT The London Quarterly Review is again
received. being the first number of a new Vol
ume. We give its table OF contents As follows.
Admiral Blake. History of Civilization in
England Iron Bridges, Life of Wycliffe. Prof.
Blunt and his Works, Shipwrecks, British Ma
senm, British India
The London Quarterly. and also the other
valuable re-publications OF Scott 4 Co. may be
obtained at the Mineral Point Book Store where
most Of the periodicals of the day, as well as the
latest eastern daily and weekly papers are to
found
ATLANTIC MoErHLY-Ihe September nurnber
of this Magazine Is received, and fully sustains
the high reputation alread achieved, as tie mag
azine OF the age.
The Atlantic, with the other leading period
icals of the day, and the latest New York Pa
pers, may be found at HoIlngsheads Book
Store.
BLAcKBEEaIEs--Thisw wholesome and delicious
fruit has been unusually abundant this season
Large quantities have been sold in our streets
at five cents quart.
NV sroRE--A new building for a store has
just been erected at the foot of High street, and
viii be ready for tenant in a few weeks
The Stone building near the corner of High
and Chestnut streets IS rapidly progressing. a
few days viii complete the walls
School Decentralization is called TO the adj
vcrtisement Of School Books in another column
All the books IN the list are valuable. We have
examined many o. them, and have no hesitation
recommending mem 70 our public schools.
DELEGArEs-Moses NJ. Strong and William
A. Kelly, were chosen b. the Democratic Com
vention in this City on Saturday last, as dele
gates to the Congressional Convention to be
held at Prairie du Chen on the S,h Of 5eptem-
Der.
Is The next Academic year Of the Mineral
Point Seminary VIII commence the I4th Of
September, J. Nolan, y. n, Principal.
PorAroEs.--Wc hear a good deal Of complaint
among the farmers Of the rot III Potatoes, many
anticipating short crop in consequence. There
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