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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10

BLOWS. - 500 Flows of various
Ei,d. r,a,,e,c,ured Nv Peter spang, Dodge
''''' ''i 'i 90 ~ JOHN p. TRANEL.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10
4 PPLES

\ PPLES. = All who wish Choice
a varieties of apples, by the barrel. will certainly
go 20 n NJ Wheeiers. where all kinds of Gro
ceFles as well ~ Apples, sold al the lowest
marx 4lE
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10
TO THE PE0PBF THE UNITED STATES.

I y the month of embel, lo5s, the undersigned
| for the first tinfFerCd FOR sale to the pubic
DR.. J BoyEE bop-i'RRIAL WINE BITTERs, and in
this short period fhiayc given such universal
isfaction to mG-1y Fusands Of persons who have
tried them that il NV established article. The
amount Of bodily amortal misery arising simply
from mel lcct OF Il eumplaints Is surprising, snd
ii = therefore of Utmost Importance that ztrict
attention The Ieand most trihing bodily ailmeni
should De had for -ases OF the body must invari-
ably affect the mind'hc subscribers now only ask
trial 81 pR. ). BsE DODS' IMPERIAL WINE
Ct allengo the worldproduce their equal.
These Ritters. FOR cure of Weak Stomnchs, Cen
eral Debility, and Purifying and Enriching the
Hood. absolute unsurpassed 10y M other
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sary t. DiaSe the II The inc itself is Of = very
superior qualItA. hesbout one th Il stronger than
OtrIaT mes warm Anu 17IVI. rlT1''. r. v cs.S
tenn from the head to the feet. these Bitt.rs y,
tonic and Alternative in their character 80 tn,
siren CITIZEN and inv orate the whole system AMI ii,
tine tone and healthy action to 81 its parts I
equaiizng TIE circulation, removing obstruction
and producing gen rd warmth. They are nI.o e.,
cellent for diseases and weakness peculiar to Trrral
where Tonic is required To strengthen ana brarr n
system No lady, who is subject TO lnssitud. ar
fautucss should De without hem as they ar. r.ytv
tying ia their action.
These Bitfers HY not only ctrs bat P'ereni Di,ees
ana IN this respect douby valuable TO the rersn
WHO may use them For
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+ f NJ A l. f S

The many certificate. WI ic have been rendered
ana the letters which Chiy receiving CON
elusive proof that among the women these Bitters
have given n satsfacti which Others have ever
done before. No woman in the land should be with
out them and those who them Will not fai
to keep a supply.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10
INCIFsENE CONSUMPTION,

Weak uugs. Indigestion. Dyspepsia Diseases Of tho
Nervous System, Para ysi- Piles, and for all
quiriHg "a Tonic,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10

We are permitted 10 make the following
extract from private letter from soldier,
dated =
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-09-10

EDlro-.s ASu PgoPRIETo=s.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

TREASURY EsrlMATEs.-The published let
tor from the Secretary Of the Treasury "a
document Of ninety SVo. pages) addressed to
the Speaker Of the House of Represen tatives,
gives in detail the particular estimates of the
proper officers, from which the total esti-
mat, in round numbers S228 900 ,0O0)
of what Is wanted for the public
service up to june 50, 1862, is made
up. It embraces a great many par
ticulars, and implies a great amount
Of labor III the several departments neces-
sary to its production, and must be of great
service to members of Congress in enabling
them to legislate intelligently on the subject
# government appropriations. Among
other particulars in the ordnance depart
ment, we observe estimates for the cost of
above 500 cannon of different kinds for the
land service, and of 900 rife muskets.
Among the appropriations proposed for for
tlfcations now in progress, Is one of $4,000
for Fort Montgomery near Rouse's Point.
We are glad to observe that the Postmaster
General thinks the existing appropriation
Tor the Post Office Department are am
lie to carry it on to June 80, 1862. So
much good comes from cutting off the mail
service 10 the rebel States,-a region which
has always drawn most heavily on the funds
Of the Department.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12


The Fort Scott Democrat OF the 18th, con-
tains an account Of the battle between the
Missouri State troops under Gov. jackson
and Gen. Rains, numbering by this account,
10 900 to 1900, and the United States
forces, under Col. SciSel, numbering 1900
in all
Our informant says that on Wednesday,,
the Sd, the State Troops left RUPEES Point,
and moved south to Murray miles. Friday
morning at 5 they broke camp and marched
south 10 the direction OF Carthage, the
county seat of Jasper Co. 1t Brier Forks,
Z miles north of Carthage, they we're met by
Col. Seigel with l, 800 men, who immedi
ately gave them battle.
The onset resulted in the State troops be-
ing driven back some distance, and their off
GERS ordered retreat. The centre gave way
but the order not being heard on the TANKS,
the advancing L. s. troops were in danger of
being surrounded themselves, and fell back.
They reiterated slowly, keeping up the
fight, the artillery making fearful havoc
among the enemy. At the crossing of Dry
Fork our lines were very near being broken,
when by the timely arrival Of 200 Union
men from Shoals Greek, they crossed with
but the loss of five killed and two wounded
The battle continued. The U. S. troops
alternately fighting and retreatlng until
dark, when tn ey reached Carthage, having
crossed Buck Branch and Spring River. On
the way the fighting was all done by the ar
tillery. Siegel retreating as soon as they got
them in position, and playing on their ranks
as they advanced. 1t is believed Seigel's OBJ
ject was to draw the State troops into Car
thage, when with 400 reserve lett at that
place and expecting reinforcements, he would
be enabled TO return and drive them back or
rout them
The loss on jackson 5 side was very great
Our informant says he counted between 20
and 80 wounded on the field and in houses
by the waySide.
2DDIs7ATCF. The loss on the part OF theSt4t
troops is not less than300 or500. The ground in
many places was strewn with dead horses,
and the stencil was sickenlng. The whole
country is LAID desolate; fences are torn
down, crops trampled to the earth land hous.
es plundered. Parties of women stated that
everything had been taken from them by
the traitors except what they had on.
1t is reported that a night attack was
made on Seigel's force and that 400 of his
troops were killed and 600 taken prisoners,
besides 3 pieces Of artillery.
Gov. jackson announces his Intention of
certifying himself at Carthage, until Ben
McCullochean arrive fromArkansas with REIN
forcements, when no will turn and act on the
Offensive, and enforce the laws of the State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

CoNCREssIoNAL.-T determination Of
Congress to confne itself, during the present
session, t, bills and resolutions concerning
Military and Naval Appropriations for the
Government and Financial Affairs connected
Herewith, was shown on Monday, by an
adoption in the House OF a resolution to that
effect, introduced by Mr.. Holman Of Indiana
All other matters, when introduced, are to be
referred, without debate, TO the next session
OF Congress.
Mr. Burnett. Of Ky, vented the door left
open for the introduction of propositions
looking to peaceful solution of the present.
troubles but his motion did not prevail.
Mr. Van Wyck, Of y. Y, introduced
bill to increase the pay of soldiers to SIS
a month also to reduce the expenses Of
government 10y reduction of salaries, re-
pcalmg the laws granting mileage and restrict
ing the ranking privilege. A resolution for
committee of five to look into the matter of
CONTRACTS already made for government sup
plies, &c, was introduced.
On motion of Mr.. LOOMS, Of Conn, the
Committee on the Judiciary were instructed
TO report q bill for the confscation of the
property Of rehrIs, whether in the civil or
military service II the so called Confederate
States
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Mr.. Clark offered a resolution, as follows:


Whereas, conspiracy has been formed in sew
eral States against the Government of the U. s.,
and that people in several States manning the
| seeded Statesl have attempted TO withdraw them
| selves from the Union, and certain Senators en-
| gagged In the rebellion, on knowing it, have not
| advised the Government of its progress There
| fore,
Resoiued, That Senators Mason, Hunter, Cling
man. Bragg, Nicholson, Sebastian, Mitchell, and
the others from those States be expelled from the
Senate.
This resolution was laid over
HoUsE.-The House passed the loan bill
with only five nays.
message was received from the Senate
informing the House of the passage of a bill
Tor retunding and renting the duties on
arms imported by States SINCE the LIST of May
last, or until January next. Mr.. Stevens
asked that the bill be put on its passage
Mr.. Burnett wished to be heard in few
remarks, to which there was no objection
lie said 81 am one of the few who think not
only the commencement but the prose
cution OF the present war might have
been or might now be avoided by
proper efforts on the part of the
National Administration. Entertaining this |
opinion, [ am one of those ndisposed to re-
sort to force, to cannon, bayonets aud swords |
under any circumstances, believing under |
the theory OF our Government that the Union
can never be held together in that way
Hence 1T is my purpose as the representative
OF Congressional district in Kentucky, to
oppose both by my voice aud vote every
movement that looks to the prosecution Of
the war against Southern States which have
seeded
Mr.. Mallory said have risen simply to
protest, in the name Of Kentucky and her
Dnion representatives on this floor, against
he remarks made by my colleague, Mr.
Burnett. Kentucky by large and over
yhelming majority, will support and main
am the Government and the Constitution
# the United States. Applause on the
loor and galleries
Mr.. Washburn said he did not prop lse to
onsumc time in discussing the bill. 1t had
zen thoroughly considered by the Secretary
f the Treasury and himself (Washburn), t
nd also by the Committee on Commerce at t
wo OF their meetings, and they came unani- c
lously to the conclusion to report it to the
louise. q
Mr.. Washburn caused an explanation of d
$ provisions to be read, by which it APP
cared that it contained features similar to {
le act of 1888, commonly known as " the q
rec Bill" Ii
The bill was then passed yeas 1855, nays b
}. Nays-Burnett, Harden, Norton. PEN Ell
eton, Reid, Robinson, VaIlandingham,
oorhies, Wordsworth and Wood. "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
ORDINATION OF CHApLAtN FOR
TIE 3RD REGIMENT

Mr.. NJ. Psyson Parmelee was duly ordained to
the work Of the Gospel ministry, with special re-
ference T. his appointment as Chaplain in the Srd
Regimen, by council convened at Underhiu
Tuesday, July "a.
Tie ordination services we're As follows 1.-Two
cation aud reading of the scriptures by Rev. W.
IL. Kingsbury If Essex; prayer before sermon
Rev Goo. W Ranslow, Of Milton; cIdaining
prayer k-v d.. Parmelse, of UndeTh hill, (the
ia'aer oil tie can; Charge, didate) Rev. J. H.
WOODWARD Of Wcstlord; Right hand Of Fellow
Emp Fc'.A-". Clark Of the University; Conclud-
log prayer, Rev. j d. Kiugstury, Of wipooski.
though tie day was quite stormy, very good
audience wa present, and manifested much inter.
est in the exercises. Mr.. Parmelee brings many
valuable qualifications to tie pct Of duty as
guci tin
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

Mr.. .Ethoridge was declared elected.
The rules of the last House were adopted.
A committee was appointed on the part of
the House to wait on the President to inform
him that Congress was ready to receive COM
munications from him. A committee was
also appointed to notify the Senate that the
House had elected a Speaker.
Mr.. Nallandigham gave notice Of a bill to
repeal the tariff act Of 1861. and to revise
that of 1858.
Mr.. Stevens presented the petition of Mr.
Butler, contesting the scat of Mr.. Lehman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

LEANLNWOkTH, July ?.
g. S. Coffin the Sup't. of indian affairs for
the Indian Territory has arrived. lie was
unable to penetrate over rs miles, being
threatened with capture by the secessionists.
His predecessor Rector claims to hold the
Office by virtue Of a commission from the
Confederate States. Since the evacuation OF
the forts by the Federal troops the secession>
lists have taken control Of aiflirS in the Ter
ritory, and confscatcd money aud provisions
intended for the Indians
\ regiment of Federal troops arrived at
Lexington this morning.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

Thirty men Of Hawkins Zouaves went on
a reconnoitrance from Newport News Friday
morning, and encountered a considerable
force of Confederate infantry and cavalry.
Shots were at once exchanged, and thee Of
the rebels 1.-TWO officers and one private) are
said to have been killed and several wounded
The Zouaves were were unable to Withstand
the larger force, and withdrew to the camp
without loss
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
BOSTON MARKET.
BOST0S, July 10.

| FL0UR-The market for -four has been very
dull during the week. The sales Of common
brands Western at 1913 (; fancy brands at
S4,25; extras at Sl,37! a l,7j, and superior
ranges from IS, 25 a ,25 per bbI., including Can
ada, OhiU, Michigan and Gonosoo Corn VI cal is
dull and selling at 81, % a per Dbl, as to quail
ty; and the sales of Rye Flour have been confined
to small lots at So a Per bbl, for common and
extra.
GRAIN-The market for corn has been very
quiet during the week, but in prices there is no
change to notice; some 1000 a 5000 bush South
ern yellow have been sold at sc a SIC, but this
description is generally held at coo, with very
little now on the market. W estern yellow has
been sold in lots as wanted at 50 SIC. and West
ern mixed at 80 SIC per bush. Oats are dull,
NTH .o,y;do- abe receipts Western and Canada
have been sold at 80 Soc for poor to good; and
choice lots at 81 a ass per bush. Rye is quiet at
zoe per bush White Beans are quite firm, and
selling at 81, 80 a s. for blue pod and marrow,
and s. a 80 for extra poa. Shorts have been |
sold at SilaIj, aud Fine Feed aud Middliuss at
SIS Is per ton.
PROVISIONS lsmand for Pork continues !
quite limited. The sales have been az ST. Is |
for prime; SIC Il for mess; and SIS $3.50 |
for clear, cash and mos. Beef is dull. but prices
remain about the same The sales have been S.
S. for low grade - a IS for Eastern and West
ern mess and extra mess; $l3, 50 Il so for fam
lily extra, cash and ( mos. Lard is dull, but
prices have not varied materially. The sales
have been at . lOc for lots in bbIs and Jieross
and 10 lie in kegs, cash AMI mos. Smoked
Hams dull at $ . ic per 10, cash nd mos.
Pickled Hams are dull and prices are nominal.
In Butter the sales have been II a lac for good
extra Vermont and New York, aud a l lo for
common and fair. Cana Ia and Western is selling
at a lie for poor to good quality. Cheese is
dull az ? a s !c per Ii, as to quality, including
poor to prime.
WOOL-The demand for fleece and pulled wool
has been moderate during the week but prices re-
main without change. The sales have been
100, coo It's, the fleece mostly at 80 a 35c per ID.
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News of the II eek.
BY Telegraph tOthc Daily Free Pres


WASHNGToH, July ).
Gen. Patterson has achieved another bril-
liant and important SUCCESS. Information
was received yesterday from Martinsburgh
that he entered and passed through there in
pursuit Of the enemy. The army was vel
coined with enthusiasm by the mass Of tho
people, who are gratiied by the prote ton
given by the Government Thus the 4th
was sloriously celebrated in Martinsburgh.
The rebel force which Gen. Patterson
scattered on the p, when he crossed the
river, lost 70 killed and had many wounded
1t rallied and presented front yesterday, but
again retreated distance of seven or eight
miles, where they had been reinforced.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

ABATED.-Thc Irving Saloon on Church
Street, which of late has become a resort Of
lewd and disorderly persons, was shut up on
Friday evening, by Sheriff Flanagan, who
arrested several individuals of both sexes,
found in an upper room, but after suit
able admonition allowed them to depart.
The keeper of the concern, young man
named Gorham, escaped arrest.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
VERMONT ITEMS.

On the night of the 4th, somebody fred at
the extra train from Barton, the ball narrow
" missing John Scott the brakeman on the
rear car. Scott was holjins LIANT rn' aud
the scoundrel undoubtedly aimed at him.
The train ,ould not be stopped at once, and
who it was could not be discovered.
A woke of oxen and COW belonging to W.
;. Hastings were killed by lightning. on
the 3Gth Of June. They were several rods
apart, but apparently killed by the same
cash.
Samuel Stamford's barn in Irasbursh was
burned las, week on Monday. with a COW. a
iot Of sieighs and harness and Other property.
Jail bird named Allen had threatened TO
burn Stamiord's house. ana probably set the
harm on fire.
barn was burned on FRIDAY night, be-
longing to the WestCastleton Slate Company,
with all its contents, including : valuable
horses, besides several wagons, &c, &c; |
and nulatto boy (name or age not
gi,cn) persisted in the flames. The loss
of property is estimated at from $4,000 to
5000 on which there was an insurance in
the Vermont Mutual Of $500 L is thought
the boy, who went in to sleep, accidentally
set the hay on hre, as he was known to have
matches in his pockets. His body was found
IN the morning, burned to a crisp, near the
part Of the building where the fire was first
seen.
Jonathan J Marble was killed recently in
Fayston, by falling tree as he was cutting
wood. lie was % years Of age.
\ number Of casualties On the lth are re-
ported. At Uuderhill, young man named
Carr, was firing a gun, which burst in his
hands; one Of them was amputated
Jacksonville, Charles Wallace had his
arm broken by his horse rearing and falling
with him.
At Cambridge, u smash up was caused by
tie careless driving Of drunken man and a
sister Of John Brush had an arm broken.
In Brattlcbor0 last week Sunday. Cyrene
BenIs was thrown out of his wagon and
struck bis head against tree with such
force as to knock him backwards more than
u roj. lie was taken up seDseless, and it is
feared be viii not live.
On Monday last week, a son Of Ashley
Stone Of Wilmington was badly brui,ed and
had an arm broken. by being thrown out Of
a wagon. The horse took fright and ran,
smashing up the wagon, became y
en- tangled ia the harness. and was 50 injured
ls 10 be worthless
The Daily Fireman saye that FIVE dollar
bills on the Bradford Bank are
n circulation. They are well executed,
printed on red-tinted paper, and calculated {
% deceive. The genuine bills are printed
N paper which has no red tint
The Irasburgh Standard says u brute
named Burroughs hired pair of steers two
ears old, and not very well broken, of his
'elghbor o. L. Wells. and brought them
ack after two days ,shockingly beaten The lC
air all came off their backs, and the skin II
eelel off for two feet in length. They will I
'robably be spoiled for any work. Such
ruelty deserves the States Prison. I
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

Col. Seigel retreated in the direction OF
Sarcoxie where he expected reinforcements.
THIRD DEsPArcH.-A citizen of this place
has just arrived here from Sherman, Jasper
Co. He states that after leaving Carthage.
Col. Seigel encamped two miles south east Of
that town where he was attacked in the night
and his command badly cut up. His loss is va
riously estimated at 300 to 1000 land that Of
the secessionists at 1000 to 1000.
Col. Brown with 5000 troops from Spring
field, is said to have joined Col Seigel
Major Sturgess is north of Orange River,
and Gen. Lyon at last accounts was at War
saw, on his way South.
On Friday, the day of the battle. Ben
McCulloch and Price arrived at Neosho, 90
miles south of Carthage
\ guard of 200 men left there by Seigel
was surrounded and taken prisoners. One
report says they Were all killed.
Ben. McCulloch has sent forward 5000
men to assist Gov. Jackson.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
CONGRESSIONAL,
WASHINGTON, july /.

WASHINGTON, July +.
The Clerk called the roll, including names
from South Carolina, Arkansas and Florida.
Mr., McClernaud objected to A. I. Thayer
being called from Oregon, and sent up the
protest of Mr.. Shields Passed over.
Mr.. Vallandigham gave notice Of ques-
ton of privilege. Directing to Meesrs Mar
ston, Blair and Curtis claiming seats, they
having been sworn in as military officers.
Mr.. Blair denied being sworn into mill
tary Office.
Mr. Richardson objected to the rccogui-
ton of Mr.. Daily from Nebraska.
The Clerk announced that l57 members
had answered to their names, and that the
election OF Speaker was in order.
Mr.. Colfax declined being considered as
candidate.
Mr. Hickman nominated +. p. Blair
applause in the galleries.)
Mr.. McClernand wished stop put to the
noise in the galleries.
Mr.. Stevens nominated G. A. Grow. \
ballot was then taken, resulting in no choice.
Mr. F. p. Blair then withdrew his name
Another ballot resulted as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

LOUISVILLE, ny, July D.
Reliable information from Camp Trusdlle,
Tennessee, says that the measles and small
pox are prevalent among the soldiers, and
tEat every train carries from 20 to 80 sick
to Nashville, and that there Is seldom tram
without corpse or two.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

NV ! ORk, july :.
\ Washington despatch to the Word
says that Gel. Lehman from Martinsburg
this morning, reports all is quiet there. The
regiments are all beng parad.d. \ son Of
Captlin Mason Of the rebel army, an over
seer and several negroes, two wagons loaded
with grain and four mules, were seized by the
lst Connecticut Regiment Just as they were
leaving the vicinity Of Falls Church for the
rebel army.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
NEW YORK, July 10.

New YORK, July 10.
The World has the following special dis
patch
ST. LOUIS, July l0.-Authentic intelli-
gence from an officer IN Springfield on the 9th
states that Gen. Sweny with his entire force
had reinforced Col. Seigel, and at last ac-
counts they were pursuing the State troops
near Vernon.
The reports Of the engagement near Car
thago are exaggerated bat all accounts agree
in the death of Lieut.. Col. Wolf.
The Posts dispatch, says Gen. Fremont
leaves for Illinois to night.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
Id II RU BILE

" OULD give notice that he has returned
w from the HOSPITALS OF EUROPE, and
will resume the practice of Medicine and Surger-
at Montpelier.
- OFFICE CORNER STATE AND MAIN Srs.
DR.. r. is now fully prepared to operate for the
cure of Epiphora or Watery Eye; also for Opacity
Of the Cornea, by the new method now 50 s1s-
eessfully pTaotioed in the 0pthalmic Hospitals of
London and Paris.
Montpelier, Vt, June 8, 1861. w5om6.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12
WASHINGTON, July 10.

WASHINGTON, July 10.
The following order has been issued ::
" Hence forward the Telegraph will convey
no dispatches concerning the opera tons OF
the army not permitted by the commanding
General"
Signed, WINFIELD SCOTT.
The above Is confirmed.
SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary OF War.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-07-12

a special despatch to the Times says the
2d Vermont Regiment were under orders to
march into Virginia at O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon