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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07

N Ew EsTABLrsHXEST.-Mr. JosEPH MUESsrER
having cpened New Boot and Shoe Store in
this City. notifies the public through COL
a1Es that he IS prepared to fill all orders ia
slls line Ca the most favorable terms Mr.. If is
800 veil kRown in this city as first class work
fa.p to need recommend from u.s. just give
him call and test the quality and prices of his
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07

TaE PGISrER-The Nav number Of this val
liable Journal commences the ID Volume Il is
row published by Mn. JoHs HESnr New York
ami Is gotten up IN the neaiest styIe of tie art.
Terms = year IN advance.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07

TnE WISCONSIN FARMER for June * received
L i but 81 year. and any farmer in Wlscon-
Elm derive benefit worth twice the yearly
subscription price from a single number.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07

TT Mr. WILLIAM SUFFERS has our thanks
for very fise Radshes. Mr. s. is gener-
ally about the first in the city with early
vegetables
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1859-06-07

"a BLackwoons MAGAZINE for May is re
ceiTed, and Is an interesting number of tina
popular Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
IIurrah for the Ice.
+. NJ. S..

Mr.. EnIToR Did you ever 90 skating In
doubteily you have, but this is not the point, ii
will serve however, preliminary. DidLyou
ever see a pair of skates moving od with bonnet,
di ess, shawl and bunch Of crinoline? If moi,
you would do we'll to visit little town Of mod
ern antiquity (Castine) "and see the sight
1t is becoming an almost universal practice
among the ladies Of New England to skate. And,
undoubtedly, it is Of the best exercises FIR
either male or female in existence. And, it i
our opinion, if more pure air and exercise were
made use of, there would be less premature old
age, more rosy checks, and ruby tpo-lips.
Our ladies, who are never behind the times III
all that which is good and honorable may now be
seen when fair Luna shows her smiling face,
vending their way, skates in hand, mot unac.
companed of couIse) in joyful professions, tow
ards every patch of ice the vicinity, if it be no
larger than a Naiad fount.
But skating is not all by any means. We have
other facilities FOR improving our physical sys-
tens. If you could convey your honorable sell
by some natural or supernatural means, to the
head Of Main, or Mechanics Street some pleasant
evening. you would there see tho high and low,
the learned and uniearned, the rich and poor the
man of three-score and ten and the youth who isps
his darling prattle, all mngIing together in what
might be termed an infants chaos, each desiring
to be first and 10, least, among the coasters.
ApoLUscESTuLus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
Wasi,.n.tOn's Birthday and MT.
Vernon.

We are authorized to state that the sum Of
800 900 has been paid toward the purchase
of Mount Vernon. The association has
Sl6,U00 invested, and additional sums are
known to be collected and available in various
parts of the country, including Mr.. Everett s
fund thus swelling the amount to about
$60,000 of the 100000 still to be paid
Should the purchase be completed on the 22j
instant. tae interest, amounting to about
$4,000, would be RENTED to the associa-
tim.
There are twer ty-six states at work-from
Maine to C4ltorni! from Minnesota to Fiori-
da.
But prosperous as the association has been,
it is evident, from the statement now made,
that Mount Vernon cannot be secured to the
nation on the day anticipated, and this sum
of SO 600 saved to the association, without
immediate and simultaneous action BY the
whole country.
50 few day remain that this public appeal
to the citizens of New York is the only re-
source left to reach those who may wish to
come forward and take part in this work,
when their immediate aid is SO important
% COOPER INSTITUTE, Office. of the Mount
Vernon Association for the state of New
York, February Is, 1859.
New York Evening Post
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
Ellsworth High School.

An exhibition of this school took place on
Friday last. The Exercises consisted OF acc
lamation by the boys and the reading oil orig
iual composition by the girls. Much inter-
est had been excited among the pupils as the
teacher, Mr.. Parker had offered prizes fo1
the best defamation and composition. A
committee was selected by the School to
aware, these prizes to the successful competl-
| tors.
The elocution of the boys was good, their
manner and gestures natural; and generally
they evinced a just appreciation of the SEN
timents of the author. If we might be per-
mtted to specify the names of those who ex-
celled. where all were excellent, we should
mention Master Smith who recitcd admlra-
bly, piece entitled "Belshazzar's Feast. y
Master Brown who gave "The Raven by
Poe. in an admirable manner; and Master
Dutton who effectively and finely delivered
piece entitled Baron Rudigree.'
The Committee gave the prize, fine copy
of Shakespeare, to VIM. p. Joy. The prize
for the best composition was awarded to Miss
Lucy Phelps, whose subject was the Pres
ent, Past and Future" We are permitted
to copy this piece and will give it to our
readers this week or next, SO that they may
Judge themselves of its merits.
/ All the compositions were written in a
simple and easy style and the sentiments ad
vanced worthy of attention. Those which
struck US at the time as particularly good, were
Evening Thoughts" Literary Education
and "Ilistory of the Ellsworth High School
/ We think we express the opinion of al
present, when we say that the Exhibitor
was highly creditable to Teacher and Pupils
The awar ling of the prizes was undoubt
edly difficult and delicate matter, but We
think the action of the committee gave gen
eral satisfaction. True some nay have bcer
disappointed: and some may condemn the
system of offering prizes for merltoriou'
scholarship, but let such remember that an
! All-wise Providence has placed all along Tho
pathway Of lie incentives to urge on his
creatures to action and prevent them from
dragging out Il slothtul and useless existence
Happy are they who with q due regard tc
the ri shts Of others, shall manfully and no
blv press on and battle for the Truth and the
Right,
Before closing. we cannot fJrbcar calling
the attention of ou r readers, and particularly
the citizens Of this village to the admirable
and successful school taught by Mr. Parker
For nearly two terms this school has beer
under the chargr Of this gentleman, to oui
knowledge not a complaint has been made by
either rupiI or parent. We trust therefore
that the same patronage will continue to be
given to it as heretofore.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
The Wants of Mr.. Buchanan

The President is as full of wants as a por-
cupine is of quilts. He wants $50, 900, 900.
more than dollar head for every man,
woman and child in the Union, to commence
the negotiations for Cuha-being more than
FIVE dollars an acre for the whole Island He
wants Congress to give him permission to
take possession of the several Transit Routes
across the Isthmus, thereby giving him the
war making power. He wants more money,
and consequently wants the tariff increased
He wants more Offices in which to hide away
from popular Indignation his many hire.ing
,ar;izans. Therefore he ard his friends oppose
living to the people of the Territories the
right to elect their officers. He wants q Pa
tic Railroad in tie extreme South, becaus.
it will make him friends among the fire rat
.rs. lie wants Democratic territories to come
into tie Union only, tAcref re he opposed
Kansas. He wants partizins who will not
scruple to do anything demanded OF them,
therefore as general rule he appoints the
most reckless men ofhis party to Office
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
IPor the Ellsworth Americana
An Interview with Capt John
Allen.

A few DAYS since we spent an hour with
Can't. John Allen at his residence in Har-
rington.
Mr., Allen is now eighty years of age and
his companion seyenty-two. lie still wears
the features of brave man-not rs we had
supposed, needless of danger-though very
cautious man, he would evidently survey
danger with view best to meet it. and not
to shun it if ever so forbidding.
We listened with satisfaction, as the old
gentleman rehearsed with equal pleasure the
sketch of that memorable part of his life, in
which he knew the qualification OF liberatns
some of his brother seamen from captivity
and bending the British force at his will.
In 1914 Mr.. Allen, then Captain OF the
schooner VIM. 4 John, in company with
another small vessel was eoasting between
Boston and Passport The British irisates
were, at that time, lying along our shores
like hawks eager for their prey, render
ing their business exceedingly dangerous
They were pursued by the schooner Bream
and put into Pigeon-Hill Bay. Two barges
were sent, one to take each vessel. One sue
cecded in securing its prize, but the other
was captured by Capt. Allen. As it ap-
preached breastwork was thrown up of
lumber and shot fired upon it. \ short
engagement followed, but the contest was
unequal and the barge was forced to surren-
der The crew were taken on board and
sent into the cabin with the following short
counsel, Enjoy yourselves the best you can. :
This they evidently did, for when the cap
tam had occasion to treat a friend who came
on board, the jug of spirit he had reserved
for the cruise was found minus its contents.
The Bream stood in several times, but was
met in the bay and not allowed to come along
side. Finally Capt. Allen made PROPOSE
ton as follows That the Brcam should de-
liver up to him the other vessel and freight,
valued at about seven hundred dollars, and
the crew, and pay him twenty-five dollars
for each of his prisoners. They reluctantly
complied and were allowed to come along
side he retaining all the arms Of the barge.
He showed US q cutlass belonging to one of
the Englishmen he had killed.
When Capt. Allen arrived at Boston, he
wa. presented with a sword, the sheath OF
which was very heavily mounted with silver
and beautifully engraved; valued at about
S20o,00 The following are the inscrip-
tons upon the sheath Presented by gen
tlemen of Boston to Capt. John Allen in re-
membrance OF his brave and patriotic CON
duct in defense of his vessel against a very
superior force Of the enemy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
Mount Vernon.

To the Ladies' Of Hauco.t County.
And first, one word in explanation Of this ad-
dres. TO shield me from the charge of obtrusion.
Four Ladies had succes.ivey declined the APP
pointnent of Manager of the county, for the coll
lection of the fund required by the Ladies' Asso-
citation Of the Union, for the purchase, repair and
Improvement Of the Homestead of Washington,
its dedication forever as holy ground and its
Transmission to posterty as an encouragement to
wall doing aud as an evidence of the continued
vonsra.ion of him, who has Afforded to his cJun-
trymen an example greatn and goodness COM
bned, ami to the world at large the most finished
model of human excellence.
For the honor Of \ County, name after one Of
sho earliest aud most devoted patriots OF the Rev
Jluti1u it WAS necessary that some one should be
found, who woLld encounter the work. On being
asked whether Ma. Jarvi, weuld assume the
lnerous duty, my was, that whatever her
in.hnation tlat the sick then claimed the moth =
er's care, All that she had NJ time to devote to
the dead. Still WIS requested to propose the
question to her; tho answer was, ''you may have
the use of nv MT ne but You must do the work.
To this nv assent given; hence my inyoly-
mont in au a fair originated ami managed by the
women of America, and this my excuse for your
being now ad lres.ed.
In the Ellsworth Am,ricsn Of the 18th, the
Games Of the towns from which returns had been
received, and the names of those which vet re
NAMED to be heard from, were given Since
then, the town of Fremont has forwarded eleven
dollars in aItiton to her most liberal subscrip
ton of SIS, 80 beore renitted one other town
has also returned its list, but as encouragement
Is withheld, until the names Of all the subscribers
il. the County are published, classcd alphabeti-
Gully under the heads of their respective towns
Ia the meautin, it gives me pleasure to annex
the 18th, which have evin:ed their appreca-
ton Of the character Of Washin ,ton the subscrp-
ton Of each iowa graduate Oh its 5sregate pop
ulation by the Census of 1850, is given. a copy
is subjuned of letter addressed by ME on the
f1ta inst, to Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham,
Regent Of tae Association at Philadelphia, ex-
pressive of my sentiments of the project oreina
ted by her, to be executed by the combined efforts
Of the true hearted woman Of tAe Union; a pro-
ect hereafter to be recorded by the future histo-
ran in the foremost rank among the noblest deeds
of woman. The mode suggested in the same let
ter, as to the manner Of laying out the grounds
at Mt Vernon i, also most respectfully submitted
to your eonsii-rltion. CHARLES JARVIS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

The Jrare .gorern fortune.

"Ihc brare gorern fortune.
Upon tie point plate,
Grew of the VIM. i John,
John Fellows,
John Smith,
Earl Lanes.
"Nitus p. FuIsom, Passenger.
Upon the body side,
"a 2oared barge armed with a swivel,
muskcts, eutasses and men from the Brit
ish schooner Bream were beaten 5tf and cap
tured by Capt. A,lnn, Of the schooner VIM.
< John, with only men aud two muske;s.
in Piseon-llill Bay on the 2oth Of May. lSl+.
OF the enemy killed and wounded n
American injured
Mr.. Allen treated the prisoners very kind
ly while with him and procured medical as
sistance for the wounded as soon as they
were on loard his vessel at wss not the
men" said he, .but the officers despisci, =
\ little incident may here be related Is
showing something of the brave disposition
of Mr. Allen.
During the time the British held possess
ion of Castine he met Gen. Costing neal
Bluehill, each having woman with them
in the sleigh. The General demanded the
road but the captain offered only half, upon
which the General thought to brighten his
antagonist to terms by making known his
dignity, -" Remember am Con. Gosllng.'
"Well," replied the captain, remember
am Capt. JOHN Allen and have here
exhibiting his proteetion,-"the same sword
| received for killing other Enslishmen.
The result was, the road was divided with
out further ceremony.
Mr.. Allen is now an old man. lie does
not claim to be pensioner. but will oul
Government pass by the humble door of oui
hero, who was general and army within
himself? All who guard her doors shoule
SIT at her board.
+. NJ. S.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

SENSIBLE. In looking over a newspaper
some four or five years old, we noticed that
at townmeeting in Belfast, it was voted to
have the Warrant for the March meetings
published in the papers of that town instead
OF having them posted up behind some store
or Office door. where it takes Il pilot to find
them, as is the case usually. This was n
sensible conclusion and onghtto be initiated.
citiz, rs see the Warrant and consequently
are ignorant of what business is to be acted
upon. But few care to stand on the North
side Of building on a stormy day to read
tha notice for a meeting, and therefore the
most sensible way to give the notice, and the
most public way, is to publish it in the
newspaper Of the village. if there is one
But some old miser will say twill cost some
thing. Well, what if it does? it will be
scattering the formation where it should
70, among all classes: and ifsome poor ID
Of printer gets fourpence-halipenny for the
service it will be richly earned and doubly
deserved. Take up most any country news
paper, and fifty-two times year it gees out
to the public laden with information of the
business, capabilities, wants and other intor-
nation Of its location, which while it may
inure to the benefit of some more than 9th
ers is for tue benefit Of the whole town But
setting this all aside, it is the proper way to
get these important matters before the citi-
fore being called upon to act on them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

METHODIST LgvEE AND FAIR. The Levee
and Fair by The Methodist Sewing Circle, held
IN Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings was
we'll attended. TIE whole programme was
admiralty planned and successfully carried
cut. The tables were amply laden with
tempting edbles and the articles on exhibition
and sale were Of more than ordinary valne of
Q ich art Giles, shelving taste and skill in the
manufae turing. The proceeds the first light
amounted to 5000. We do not learn how
much the second night.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
Arrival and Departure of Mails
from Ellsworth.

Western Mail arrives daily, except Mondays at
q g. M-leparts daily. except sundays at 2. 7. Vi.
Eastern Mail arrives daily, except Sundays. at II
NJ -Departs daily, Except Mondays, at A. VI.
Mt. Desert Mail d'par Mondays Wednesdays
ard Friday. at l. M.-Arnes Tuesday,. Thursdays and
Saturdays at l. NJ.
Sullivan Mail departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and
SATURDAYS at a. M.-Arrivcs Mondays, " ednesday $
and Fridays At p. NJ.
Belfast Mail departs Tuesdays Thursdays and
Saturdays as | 2. Marines Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at 2. NJ.
Castine HAIL departs Mondays and Fridays A, NJ.
arrives Tuesdays and saturdays at ) p. NJ.
Great Pond Mail departs Monday at A. NJ
arrives tuesdays t. NJ
East Trenton Mail departs Saturdays a: p NJ
Arrives Saturdays at ii \. NJ.
Western Mail Closes II IL A. NJ
Eastern - ! Ia + M
Branch Mail ten minutes before departure
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

SEWING MACHINES. Messrs. Grover Baker
manufactured and sold in 1858 fourteen thousand
sewing machines, and more of their 500 ma
chimes than of any other kind. Messrs. Wheeler
Wilson sold during the last three months 4 zoo
machines and are now selling one hundred per day
In the business of this single house there is owe
halfmllion of dollars invested.
Messrs. l. NJ. Singer L Co, sell about tire,
hundred and fifty machines weekly. These ar,
leading houses engaged in the business.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

EDISGBuRG REvIEw.-The January num-
Der Of this Review has for a table of contents
the following Helps Spanish Conquest of
America; Life Assurance: The Church
Rate Question; The Roman Catacombs; TIE
Hudson Bay Territory; Lord Liverpool s
Administration until 1922; Library of the
British Museum; Life and Organization, and
History and Prospects of Parliamentary Re-
form. Published by Leonard Scott L Co. 70
Fulton St New York.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
To he proud of ones learning is the gre


est ignorance.
NEW School Books Messrs Crosby, Mich
OILS & Co, Boston, have published some
school BOOKS designed to teach bookkeeping.
Tne.e hooks are calculated for common
20 FOOLS and are adapted to Payson, Dunton
and Scribners combined system Of Penman-
ship We have by the attention of Messrs
d. Bugbee i Co., Bangor, samples of the
edition adapted to common schools, and they
sem to be admirably adapted to the pur-
poses of teaching this neglected subject. We
hope the attention of school teachers and
Committees i'll be. called to the necessity
of having this branch Of education receive
more attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25
Superintendent's Report.

We have received the Report of Hon.
Mark H. Dunncll, Superintendent of Com
mon Schools for the year 1888. 1t sets forth
the condition Of the schools of our State III a
cle.r and able manner, pointing out many
improvements suggested by experience and
close study Of the common school system -
1t also aims 10 exhibit the advances which
have been maie, and the practical workings
Of each part Oft the system. The supcrintend-
cnt vel says. "Ihs praper systematically
conducted education Of two hundred ana
forty thousand children is indeed IA question
olmara vital Importance than any local or
material interest can eyer become.
The amount OF money raised by tax and
voluntary contribution is about the same as
last year Less money has been expended
r5r the erection + school houses. \ more
correct sentiment is prevalent iii relation To
the qualifications Of teachers. The return
were made from ii the cities and towns ex-
cept FIVE. and they were prepared with more
exaetness than heretofore The superntend-
cnt suggests some changes in the law as 10
the time school Committees and Supervisors
shall make their returns to the Secretary Of
State He would have the agents make their
returns to the Sclectmen as now, but the
School Committee make theirs the first Of
May, and the app rtihnncmt Of the School
fund t. b, hlssl up n that return, instead
q, now On one that IS more than year old.
Number Of scholars in State 90 80
in Summer schools 1872 IS
&" " Winter - l54 500
Male teachers . SIS
" Fem teachers 4 500
Average wages Of male ach-.i 60, C.
FRS per month exclusive Of board I
Average OF male teachers Per week
exclusive oil board Is
Amount OF money raised by tax $i02 6l 90
Amount required by law 545 92s So
::5:s i, ;19 e'.: 'a5 600
The increase Of scholars in our county over
last year is lli \ number of the counties
suew decrease.
| The Teachers Conventions are alluded to
as having exerted a beneficial influence on
teachers and parents. The whole number OF
teachers in attendance in all I've conventions
was two thousand and eighty.four, giving on
an average 1879 to each convention.
A State Normal School is recommended
as being in accordance with the expressed
views Of all who have had charge Of the edu-
eational department of the State. The Su-
perintendent argues this subject with much
earnestne>s and ability.
School Agents, their duties and response,
bilites are dwels upon. 1t is suggested that
the duty Of employing teachers be trans
ferred from the agents to the school commit
tee. This course is adopted in cities with
good results.
The Report of School Committees Of towns
are quoted from. Quite lengthy quota
ton is made from the Repeat made by the
Castine Committee, C. j. Abbott Esq. Thi.
was probably the only report printed in the
county.
This report is the most full and satisac
tory one ever made, and will add to the rep
utation of Mr.. Dunnell.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

SEcREr CIRCULAR. The Kennebec Jour
nal says the Buchanan democracy have sent
q Seer II CIHcuLAR into all the towns in the
State in which they have the leas, hope to
success, IN the March meetings.. Let the Re-
publrans make note of IL s.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

DIVISION OF FRANKroRr,-The Committee
on the division of towns have given tho
petitioners for the division Of Fran kfor.
leave to withdraw. The Com. had this
subject under consideration for four day,-
John A. Peters Esq, appeared for the petit
TONERS and Hon. Adams Treat for the remon-
strants.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

The Portlanders are discussing again the
probabilities of the Great Eastern visiting
that city next summer. This monster mas
passed into the hands of new company, and
a contract hos been made for its completion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-02-25

OK TRIAL. Master William Crosby OF
Bango is having his trial for the homicide OF
Henry Lowell. Sept. 81, 1857 All our read
ers will recollect the unfortunate affair which
took place between these schoolmates and
which ended 50 sadly.