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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
Admiral Farragut goes to the North.

After months Of seTv;ce-prObably uuc-
qualled in the history Of naval warfare, for
the amount of energy, courage and endurance
rcqurcd-the brave and veteran officer, Ad-
miral David q. Farragut, is allowed a short
respite from active duty, and permitted once
again to meet his many friends and revisit the
old familiar spots in the North to which he
has so long been a stranger.
With what a record does ne return From
the time the first gun was fired at the rebels
in the forts at the mouth of the river, until
the present moment, brilliant succession of
victories has rewarded his efforts, and now the
name of David II. Faragut has become a
household word, and IS synony nous with all
that is daring and heroic No man. in either
the army or navy, has labored more faithfully
IN the service of the country or had her in
tercst more AZ heart, and no man IS more de-
serving of her gratitude and confidence, or
better able to appreciate the one, or to
prove that the other is well placed.
The Admiral takes his departure in that
noble old ship, the HUttord the vessel which
has borne him in safety through so many
deadly strifes, and which has so stoutlv with
stood the shock of all the conflicts for the
possession OF the lower Mississippi in which
the navy has taken part. He goes, accompa-
MED, too, by the gallant officers and men who
compose her crew, and who haze fought these
fights under his eve. MAY lifelong success
attend the Admiral, the Hartford, and all her
brave crew, is the wish and PRAYER of all in
New Orleans who love justice freedom. and
the good of their country.
The storm and war-tried Commodore. Hen
~ W. Morris, of the PatSac53a also visits the
North on a short leave of absence. and ac-
companies the Admiral in the Huftoyd. The
Commodore Is at present suffering from a
slight illness, but We hope his trip northward
will restore him to perfect health and enable
him to soon return to our city and TO his nu-
merous friends and admirers.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

SNEAKs.-We have heard of quite num-
Der OF loyal Union men having left for the
dominions Of her Britanie majesty within a
short time. Although they are truly loyal
they have discovered that the draft Is a hor-
rible thing. II shakes the nerves and causes
uneasy sensations to fit through their veins
1t is hard that loyal men are subject to these
horrible drafts. We have heard of one who
went to Canada, swore allegiance to the Brit
ish queen, and then returned. If we had his
name we would give it the benefit of large
caps, That is by far the meanest dodge we
have vet heard of We have read of some
men applying for papers to prove that they
had served in State prison, but this is respec-
table compared with the other-Shallsb1rq
Local.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

WISCONSIN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
The convention of the sore-headed, slavery
loving opponents of the Government in Wis
eonsin, which met at Madison on the 9th,
have put full State ticket, of the most in
tense partisan stripe, in the field, and which
bears very evident ear-marks of disloyaltv
The convention seems to have been ruled by
the constituencies politicians of the Fernando
Wood stripe, and the notorious Milwaukee
Ryan resolution and State address of last year
were affirmed as the doctrine of the Demo
cratic party.
We have fears that the unconditional
loyal people of Wisconsin, who compose a
majority of that State, viii be willing to
trust their fortunes TO such an unsafe tenure
and we can only feel sorry that partisan
blindness viii lead so many to commit them
selves TO movement which must in history
consign all connected with it " TO shame and
everlasting contempt. - 1I'iaona (-Hi,a'l.) Re
publican.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM WASHINGTON.



\ private letter received from prominent
officer at Winchester, says that q rebel Lieu
tenant who deserted from their army and
came into our lines last Sunday, reports that
great dissatisfaction ezsts among the North
Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi troops,
particularly among the former, at the con
dition OF affairs in their respective States
The North Carolina troops threaten TO mutiny
unless sent back home
Once there, they say they viii throw down
their arms and abandon the rebel cause, Of
which they are heartily sick. It Is only with
great difficulty that officers restrain their
men. The disafIection also extends to Off
GERS, and Is increasing among the rank and
file Of the troops from the Southwestern States
who argue that there Is no use Of further re
sistance.
Since NicksbuFg and Port Hudson have
fallen, and the National troops have gained
possession of Mississippi, Tennessee and Mis-
sis5ippi levies are also clamorous to go home
The defeat at Gettysburg seems to have
completely broken the spirit of Lees army.
and the utmost apathy prevails among both
officers and men. They have lost all hone of
the South being able to succeed in the rebel
lion. The men are almost unanimous in favor
OF peace at any cost.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
Two Daily Editions

are So arranged as to bring down the mail
subscribers ssrerat hours later than it can be OBJ
tanned from, the Niitsaukee or Chicago papers,
though the prices Of the JOURNAL is materially
less.
The STATE JOURNAL is the oldest and best estab-
lished paper at the Capitol of the State. In poll
tics, it is FIRMLY and unwaveringIy attached to
those principles of freedom and justice avowed
and cherished by the trainers Of the Constitution,
and adopted the fundamental doctrines of the
Republican party. To these it viii be true, re-
gardless Of the changes and permutations OF par
ties.
The following OF its advantages over
any other paper:
It publishes more matter Of special interest to
Wisconsin rsaders than any other paper.
1t has the largest and abIest corps of army cor
respondents Of any paper in the state,
II gives a complete account Of the move
meuts and experiences of Wisconsin regim
than any other paper.
II IS the oalypoPer which prints flI and reliable
lists Of The casualties BY battle, deaths by disease
and sick hospitaI Of the Wisconsin rolu,.teers
1t has fuller and more retiaJte Lsgislattre re-
ports than any other paper.
1t publishes officially, both the United States
and State Ia1rs, and all proelamat.,ns and notices
from the Governor and other State ieers includ-
ing the Bank Comptroller monthly and seni-an-
Aad4 reports
In these respects, the STATE JoURSAL is superior
to any other Wisconsin newspaper, while no labor
OF exp ense viii be spared to make it equal to any
IN teIegraphie and general news.
I T. II NJ =.
Subscriptions Invariably in Adponce, and all
PePers dtscoHtiaRed at the expiration Of the sub
sertptioa.
Daily State Journal.
Published twice day-at and Eve o'clock 2.
Nat sixty cents month, 81 year.
Iri-weekly State Journal.
Published three times week, to Wit: the frat
edition on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
nings; the second edition Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings. Price, 80 cents month";
81 20 for four months; 50 so year
The Weekly State Journal.
Published Tuesday; a very large sheet,
tanning great amount Of special correspondence
from the Army, Foreign News and matters of in
terest at homo; price, 81 80 a year, months
for 81 90.
Address, ATWOOD & RUBLFE,
Madison, Wis.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

Tt NEVER DRFS UP.-I was STAYING at q vii
Ia-c on the Welsh coast, where the people
'sg5 to bring an their watt from we'll Not
q single house had a pump. At all hours OF
rae day, but chiefly before breakfast and be
fore tea time, little feet and great-often un-
-Aod. but very actjye-might be seen, in any
numbers, passing along narrow lame. with
very kind of pitcher, kettle or can, to a fresh
water we'll Not very trustworthy friend,
after All, was this village well
e Is this wei ever dry :" / inquired of girl
near it,
Dry Yes, ma'am, very yften in hot
weather,
And where, in such ease. do You go for
y3tcrs"
TO the spring, little way out OF the vii
Aaa if tie spring fails, what do YOU do
WhEwe ~ 70 the well higher up-the
higher up faileds~
Why ma'an, that never dries up-nevcr.
Il Is always the saue, In winter ass vall a in
summer"
| went TO see this precious wen thai rar-ar
dried mp. 1t was clear, sparkling riy,-Ia,
coming down from the high hiIls-nor Win
torrent leap and roar; but with the steady foyy
4ud soft murunur Of fuliueSs and freedom II
flowed down to the highwavside Ii was
within reach of every childs little pitcher It
sas enough for every empty vessel The ewes
and lambs have trodden down a little path 20
3 brink. The thirsty beasts of burden, along
ag dusty road, as / could see by their tracks,
aaew the way to the bountitul well that never
-ried an.
L reminded me Of the waters of life ana
-aL satson, flowing from the "a Rock of Ages
@Aa brought within the reach of all men by
.-e gospel ofJtsus Christ Every other brook
..aE Io dry IN the days Of drouth and adver-
MY hat this heavenly spring never ceases to
Without waiting until earth's wavside brooks
s-sa iall let u all hasten M once. with hearts
s..lTst, 70 the heavenly wen " Which never
y Scotchman asked an freshman why
s.e hali-tarthings coined in Englande The
liver was, ITO give Scotchmen an opnor-
fia-y 70 subscribe to charitable associa-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
Voice from aeress the Sea.

The great wave Of JOY at the fall of Vicks
burg and the things that the Mississippi was
once more the great free artery Of the Union,
rolled across the Atlantic, and warmed and
gladdened the hearts of true Americans in
London and on the continent
In the midst of enemies, covert and out
spoken; dwelling in an atmosphere thick
with the turbid breath of detraetion of tho
dear old flag; surrounded by so many faces
CHASTITY with smiles al our temporary reverses
and daily insulted by prophets of evil, whose
wish was father of the thought it was in
deed good news from far land. and we can
family appreciate the exuItant feeling with
which our fellow-counrymen abroad met in
the great struggling heart of London. and out
of the fullness of their grateful hearts, adj
dressed the following letter to ,sMaior Gene
raj [. 5. Grant, Yicksburg. Mississippi. or in
the field:
LoNDoN, July u, 1865.
GENERAL:-The undersigned, your fellow
eountrymen temporarily abroad. have lust re-
ceiyed the Intelligence of the surrender of
NIeksburg TO your ever victorious army. and
desire TO send across the sea, to yourself in
dIvldually, as well MS to the heroic mon of
your command, this testimonial of ouI. warm
Acknowledgements and congratulations.
We desire also, at the same time. 70 con
vey them, through you, to Com. David u
Porter, commanding the cooperating feet
and 10 the gallant officers and seame0 under
MN. The name of Porter, the son OF an
hiustrouS sire, Is again, as during tile war of
1872, identified with the glory of our country
The fall of Nicksburg whilst it has cbeerea
the loyal Americans, and the many svnlpa-
timers with US and our cause, has correspond
lngly depressed our rebel enemies and their
aiders and abettors in England.
Accept then, General, for yourself our
heartlest congratulations and be pleased 10
convey to the gallant army the thanks of
ourselves and of thousands here. who hail
the intelligence OF this brilliant achievement
with JOY and gladness, second in decree
only to our own.
Let your victorious comrades General
know that the eyes of their grateful country
men, wherever they may be wandering. as
well as those of the foes ,f human liberty
are upon them
Let them be assured that marriott. eva,,-
where rejoice over their gallant deeds and
that with hearts of hope and trust and CON
tdence they viii continue to follow them tn
other fields and other victories. until every
weapon of rebellion is laid down, and the fac
OF freedom once more floats triumphant over
all our land
We have the honor to be. General
Your obedient servants.
lSl@hed by Americans in London
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Aug. IS.
The BoaId of Aldermen have rendered the
freedom and hospitality of the city to Admiral
Farragut
An ordinance was introduced in the Board
to-day, proposing to raise 100000 TO aid in
procuring substitutes for drafted men.
The committee national affairs is also
directed to supervise the enrolment in the
various districts.
The OCEAN Q''oe5a from Aspinwall brings
1913, 900 IN specie.
Thos. AIDES Emmett, son of the illustrious
Robert Emmett died yesterday
The trial Of James II. Whittier, for assault
on the Tribune Office in the late riot, resulted
in sentence of one years Imprisonment and
$3.50 fine. He is said to be a native of Mary
land, and TO have formerly been in the naval
zpI.yigta
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
w ashingtOn. July 8. 1859.

IL =
u.-Hereafter no officer or agent under
the control of the War Department, disburs-
ing public money, will pay any claim or ac-
count presented through agents or collectors,
except on regular power of attorney, executed
after the account or claim is due and PAYABLE.
and unless such agent or collector is consid-
cred by the disbursing officer amply able to
officer, In case such claim or account shall, sub
sequent /, payment, prove to be unjust or
fraudulent; and when an account is presented
in person by an individual who is not known
TO the disbursing officer, the latter will re-
quire such evidence of identity as viii secure
the Government against fraud.
b order of the Secretary Of War
f. d. TOWNSEND,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

The rebels are making desperate efforts to
organize another cavalry force, and are i'm
Pressing into the service all the horses in
Virginia. Whole regiments of infantry are
being mounted and converted into cavalry
IL is stated that Brig. Gen. Warren, chief
OF the Typographical Engineers, has been
promoted to be Major General
a new rebel camp was discovered on Sun
day on Poney Mountain, near Culpepper.
Special 70 the Evening Post.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is
Gov Tod, of Ohio. Senator Cowan, of
Pennsylvania Senator Harris, of New York
and several other persons OF of large influ
ence, had an interview with President Lin
coin this morning. Several other gentlemen
were present and took part in the converse
ton The purpose of the interview relates
TO an important military demonstration. 1t
would not be proper 10 state what it was. or
the commanders vino TO undertake it. but
II was earnestly pressed and several of the
gentlemen insisted that IL would intiet a ire
mendous blow upon the rebellion. 1t is nm
derstood that other loyal Governors of North
ern and Western States had had the pro-
posed movement under consideration and
have written TO the War Department. urging
that it should be made forthwith. The Cabi-
net viii take up the matter tomorrow, when
a decision viii be made without DELAY. Moth
ing said in the interview to-day about
the CONSUMPTION.
New YORK, August IS
The Commercials Washington letter saws
recent arrivals from Richmond state that
some of the aristocratic rebels who migrated
from Washington at the early stage of the
rebellion, III INDECENT circumstances
The eases of a well known Washington phy-
stefan and lawyer are mentioned. Here they
lived in aristocratic streets, attended by
retinue of servants, but in the rebel capital
they live in humble places and are their
own servants
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL.
Official state Paper
DAILY, TRi-WEEkLY 4 WEEKLY.
In an Entirely New Dress.
THE BEST PAPER IN THE STATE.


The publishers of the WISCONSIN
STATE JOURNAL announce that, at great expense,
they have procured entire dress for their
paper, and that 1t will lie printed with new and
lear type, good paper, and in the best style.
Arrangements have been made increasing the
expense heretofore incurred for telegraphic dis
patches and and fast steam presses enable us
to furnish the latest news promptly on its recep-
ton, while
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM CAIRO.
Special to the Chicago Journal.

CAIRO, August IL.
Eleven bodies from the wreck OF the steamer
RnN have been recovered, and but a partial
search has yet been made. 4 squad of sol
diers still guard the wreck, and attempt
viii be made to find the money, if it is vet
there. The Major in charge is quite sure he
viii find the money comparatively unframed,
though it Is impossible to see how it could
escape con1agration, it was in wooden
boxes.
Marshal J. \. Phillips brought seventy-five
dcsertcrs down from Williamson and Saline
counties last night. Fifty-six belonged to the
l2Sth, and the remainder to the Tooth and
l10th regiments.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

- The 9th and 18th divisions of the 18th
Corps, Gen. Grants army. heretofore com
manded by Brigadier Generals Osterhaus and
Carr, have been consolidated and will here
after be under the command of Major Gen
c. c. Washburne, of Wisconsin.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

lNPrRENT.-W hat part of soldiers duty
would the ladies take the most delight in
We wrote present arms" but a snarly old
Benedict at our. elbow suggests dress pa
rade." We wouldn't like To stand in his shoes
if his wife should find him out.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM THE INDIA. TERRITORY.
NV Y0RK. August II.

The Herald has the following:
" Fort Blunt, Indian Territory, August -
\ battle is imminent at this point. Since our
victory al Honey Springs, Cherokee Nation,
on the 18th ult., the rebels have been rein
forced, by returning to the old battle field
Cooper's force Of ], 900 augmented by CabeTs
Arkansas brigade OF , 300 strong and Bailey :
Texas brigade of about 5,000-in ali about
Il, 500 and ten pieces of artillery.
The Union force here is but ,, 800 efficient
men. The 18th Arkansas infantry and a bat
talon of the 9th Kansas cavalry, in all 500
men, are making forced marches from Fort
Scott, and are expected here Thursday
About Sunday next Gen. Blunt viii cross
and attack He says he viii make it a fight
or foot race In an attack lies our only
safety. We cannot stay without being sur
rounded, and we cannot retreat without dis
astnr We helinve In Con Blunt and Eictnrv
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

eEThe national capital, with its fresh
Young swarm of sensations, is buzzing with
eonjectures about new General for the Ar
my Of the Potomac
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

The husband who devoured his wife with
kisses found afterwards that she disagreed
with him.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

- The attention of persons holding claims
against the Government is called to the fol-
| lowing order of the War Department:
| General orders No POS
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM CHARLESTON.

NEW DIRK, August IS.
Among the passengers in the drago are
Mrs. gen Lander, Col. Metcalf, 1t. Col. Levy,
1t. Col. Steigel, and fleet surgeon Clume.
\ letter to the Port Royal Nete South, dat
ed Morris Island, August 4, says cur lines
have been steadily advanced under a hot fire
from the enemy, with scarcely a casualty.
Not one has been reported to-day. Our adj
vance is about GOO yards from Fort Wagner
Our batteries and the feet allow to the enemy
but very little rest. Occasionally there has
been very sharp and continuous firing, and
on one or two occasions the Wagnerites have
responded vigorously for few moments, as
if enraged at the effect of our shells, but the
principal Smelling is from Fort Sumter, Fort
Johnson and its out works and battery Gregg.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
FROM PHELaDELPHEA

THILANkLPHIA, august 70.
\ large squad of conscripts left here to-
day for Fort Monroe. The fret full regiment
of colored men raised in Pennsylvania also
left to-day TO reinforce Gen. Gilmore on Nor
ris Island
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19

Scotchman asked an freshman why
we're halffarthings coined in Englande The
-z"ef was, TO give Scotchmen an opDor.
fir-1ly,, = subscribe to charitable associa-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-08-19
I'm tke 18th Wisconsin.

j.. d9.. sine. tbs faA Of P1chs3.tIg--
Il E91 1r..T,1z Uocsnsnt-Ihs Return -Hdreh
- present location
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-05-26

ALL IN THE FAMILY.-The Chicago
Times does not esteem Mr. Mahony a,
highly as Mr.. Mahony esteems himssl'.
Il says that his book, " The Prisoner of
State" is a "lauda,ion of The writer's
real or assumed Importance. Ii says !:
II is BY no means certain that the
world holds the world the same opinion
regarding the importance of Mr. Ma
hony's case which he seems 10 entertain
There are other cases as grievous, and
other persons whose position was more
prominent previous TO arrest There
certainly are none who have made more
noise, or pr0fiied so we'll in the mater OF
noto,iety. Il Mr.. Mahony's Constituents
entertain as high an opinion Of his i'm
poranre as he appears to entertain Of i
himself, they will not 'ail again in the
effort 10 make n Congre ssman of him
Pul even that Endorsement would scarce
~ dissi 'ate The impression that modi
cum.ot modesty would improve his com
position"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-05-26

NEGRO ADDITION To TUE JOHN Brown
SoNG.-The negroes of New Orleans
have changed the John Brown sonr 10
suit their dialect. and added new sian
Zas, as follows -
", Meii hang Jeti,s, DAVIS TO de sour apple tree
W ~ hang Jefs,n Davis to de sour apple tree,
Wen hang Jef'sn Davis TO de sour apnle free
John Brown march him long.
Wen feed him on de apples till he colch de
diaree
Wen feed him on de apples till he cotch De
diarre
Well feed him on de apples till he cotch de-
diaree,
John Brown march him long.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-05-26

An lrishman. who two years ago wa-
an employee in lard and lallow factory,
went into Philadelphia j-welry store,
the other day, and purchased a set OF
diamonds ovid he rale SPARKLE" civ
ing check therefor for $500 Pat.
rick had followed the army, gathering
the soap grease, and discoun,ing officers
bills; and the jeweer learned, on pre-
sent'ng his check at the bank. that his
name vas good for four times the amount.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-05-26

No CHANCE FOR DISSATISFACTION.
DeLand IL Co. authorize those who sell
their goods to tell the purchasers to use
one-half of a paper Of their Chemical
Soler0tns. and then il they are NOT en-
tlreIy satisfied with its superiority over
Soda or any other brand Of Saleratus to
return the balance and get the money
for the whole refunded. This Saleratus
is perfect, therefore they are willing to
let 1t stanI or fall upon its own merit.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-05-26

TSTATE Of WM. c. NELSON, deceased
IL Public notice is hereby given that, on
the "a day of February, 1868. Thomas c.
Nelson was appointed Executor of the
estate of VIM. q. Nelson All persons hav-
ing claims and demands against the estate
ar requested to present the same for adiudica.
ton aud settlement; and all persons being in
debted 10 the estate are notified TO make imme-
diate settlement
THOS. c. NELSON, Executor
Feb Sd, 1868. 45.3n