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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

THE Two PLArFoHMs- full two-thirds
of our Union exchanges we find the Balti-
more and Chicago platforms printed side
by side. Copperbead papers, on the con-
trary, are very shy Of publishing SO good
Union document as the Baltimore plat
form, and they never by any mistake per.
other by printing them in juxtapostion-
One is the heartfelt, open utterance of
principe from patriotic hearts, the other
is a sneaking apology for treason and ha-
tired OF the Government carefully worded
so as to give no offence to the most malig
nant rebel that ever shouted peans to
JEFF Davis and the Southern Confederacy.
= JVeStern Railr0ad Gdzette.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

Bag A down east editor, after mature
deliberation, has concluded to sell his
printing Office and purchase hen.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

: Horses are sold by weight in Canada
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

How SUGAR Is MADE WHITE The way
in which sugar is made perfectly white, it
A hen that had gone through ay mud
puddle, went with her muddy feet into a
sugar house She left her tracks on a
pile Of sugar 1t was observed by some
one that wherever her tracks were the
sugar was whitened. This led to some
experiments The result was that wet
clay came to be used IN refining sugar
1t is used in this way: The sugar is put
into earthen jars, shaped as you see sugar
loaves are. The large ends are upward.
The jar is fl led with sugar, the clay put
over the top and kept wet The moisture
goes down through the sugar and drops
from the hole in the small end of the jar.
This makes the sugar perfect y white.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

sA-The democratic candidate for city
council in the second ward Of Portsmouth,
Ohio at the late election-we learn from
the Portsmouth TribuHe-'Sas a full
blood negro, named John Speed. The ne
gro was beaten by the Union candidate
The Tribune says:
The only party in the transaction who
is at all indignant, is Speed, who claims
that he had no s. fab shake" Wasn't
informed in time oh de nom nashun, and
didn't 'cept on that plato IN, no how
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26

Power or BIRDS SoNG-When we
hear the song Of the soaring lark We may
be sure that the entire atmosphere be-
tween US and the birds is filed with pulses,
or undu!ations, or waves, as they are often
called, produced by the little sonsster's
organ of voice. This organ is a vibrating
instrument, resembling, in principle, the
reed Of clarionet Let Us suppose that
we hear the song of a lark, elevated to q
height Of five hundred feet in the air
Before this is possible the bird must have
aaitated a sphere of air one thousand feet
in diameter-that is to say, it must have
communicated to seventeen thousand eight
hundred and eichty-eight tons Of air mo-
ton sufficiently intense to be appreciated
by our organs of hearing ng-IyndagT Gla-
ciers Of the lips.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26


Let us look at the balance of the resolu-
ton The next proposition Is that under
the pretence of military necessity, or
war power higher than the Constitution,
that instrument itself has been disregard
ed in every part Let US see who that
applies to. 1t cannot Apply TO the Gov
ernment of the United States. Has not
Congress been elected according TO the
Constitution Does not the President
hold his seat according to the Constitu-
ton? Do not the people assemble accord
ing TO the Constitution? Has not the ar
nv been raised according to the Consti-
tuition? Then the Constitution in all its
parts has no, been violated This decla-
ration evidently applies TO the Southern
Confederacy. If they were writing this
resolution in relation to JEFF Davis they
are right Let us read it as it should be
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

The following maxims Of Washington
ought to be published in every newspaper
in the land once year
Use no reproachful language against
any one-neither curses or reviling.
Be not to hasty to believe lying reports
to the disparagement of any one.
In your apparel be modest, and en-
deavor to accommodate nature, rather
than to procure admiration.
| Associate yourself only with men Of
good quality, if you esteem your reputa'
ton, for it is better to be alone than II
i l!--sel Oosaes-sz5r
Let your conversation be without NAL.
ice or envy, for it is a sign of altracta.
BILE and Commendable spirit; and in cases
of passion, admit reason TO govern,
Use not base and frivolous things a.
gainst grown and learned men; no very
difficult questions among the ignorant nor
things hard to believe.
Speak not dOleful things in the time Of
mirth, nor at the table nor Of melan-
choly things at death or wounds, and if
others mention them, change, if you can,
the discourse.
Break not a jest when none take
pleasure in mlrth. Laugh not loud, nor
at all without occasion. Deride no mans
misfortune, though there seem to be some
cause.
Speak not injurious wsrds either in
Jest or in earnest. Scof at no one, tho
you may get occason.
Be not forward, but friendly and cour-
teous-the first to salute, hear an answer
and be not 70 pensive when it is time
TO converse.
Go not thither when you know not
whether you shall be welcome or not.
Reprehend not the Imperfections Of
others, for that belongs to parents, mas
ters and supervisors.
Speak not in an unknown tongue in
comany, but in your own language, and
that as those of quality do, and not as
the vulgar.
Sublime matters treat seriously.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
NEBRASKA ADVERTISER
RATEs a. AnVERTIaINl.

Ned and Charley are two rsom-ustes
but the occupy different beds. Ned's
sleeping apparatus was 50 situated that
be could get ia on either side-that IS 70
say, there were two fore-sides; which
Ned found very convenient.
Ore night, Ned Ond Charley had been
out, and on returning, which they did
near morning. both were considerably el.
evated. However, they walked to ,hoir
room with an air that seemed to say, "net
so drunk after all, I" and sought long and
patiently for matches and lamp. After
knocking the pitcher or the Wash-siand,
and smashing the looking glass, shsg
finally gave Up the search and went to
bed.
Went to bsd-yes, that's the word,
but owing TO the darkness and confusion
of their sense, they made a slight mis-
take. In short, Ned's bed had the honor
Of receiving the two friends-Charley
getting in on one side, and his friend
rolling in on the other.
81 say, Ned" cried Charley, touching
somebody's calf, there's fellow in my
bed"
"Wondsrful coincidence exclaimed
Ned, feeling strange elbow in the
nsighborhOod of his ribs; there's one in
my bed, too"
sis there % cried Charley; 'let's kcik
'em ont!'
"Agreedp said Ned.
And accordingly the TWO friends began
to kick. 1t lasted about a minute and
half, and Ned was sprawling on the floor.
Charley was left in possession Of the bed.
For moment al! was silent.
81 say, Ned" cried Charley.
"What 2" asked Ned, sulkily,
"I've kicked my fellow out"
"You are luckier than am, " said Ned,
"for mine has kicked me out."
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

Honesty is the 6sss policy
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
Beware Of WiIlow PeddIers.

We learn that many swamps OF common Willow have
been cleaned up, and the Cuttings sold Gray Willow
We get our Willow Of SAMUEL EDW ARDS, Of La
Noble. Illinois, a responsible NurseTyfnan,
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

In the town of Lower Salem dwelt an
aged minister, by the name Of Mead
He was ali his life marked with eccen-
tricity, and about those days Of which I
speak, his mind was rendered yet more
erratic BY touch Of paralysis. He was
however, still able to preach. and on
certain Sunday, having exchanged with
my father, he was in the pulpit and en-
gagged in making his open prayer. He
had already begun his Invocation, when
David P, who was the gehu Of that
generation, dashed by the front door up-
on horse, clever animal, of which be
was bat too prOud-in a full, round lrot.
The echs of The the Gathering hoofs filed
the church, which, being of wood, was
sonorous as a drum, and arrested atten.
tion as well Of the minister as the con-
gregation, even before the rider had
reached it. The minister was fond Of
horses, almost to frailty; and. from the
first, his practiced ear perceived that the
sounds came from beast of bottom
When the animal shot BY TIE door, he
could not restrain his admiration; which
was accordingly thrust into the very
marrow of his prayer: I've pray Thee,
oh, Lord, in particular and peculiar
manner-lhat's real smart critter-io
forgive Us our manifold trespasses, in a
particular and peculiar manner. SC. -
Peter ParIey's Owusstory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
The following toas, By Artemus Ward

The following toast by Artemus Ward
is good:
Ladies' SEE I, tgrnin' to the buteful
femaiIs whose P, esenis was perfumen the
fare grOune, II hope yure enjOyin' your
selves on this occasion and the lemin aid
ise water, Ovswhich you air drinking may
not go agin you. May you alters be as
fare as the sun-as brite as the moon
and as buteful as an army ov Union flags
also plenty Oy good close 10 ware.
"TO yors sex-commonly, called the
phair sex-we air indebted for bornin'
as well as ov many other blessings in
these low gowns of sorrow. Some poor
sperited fools blame yors sex for the
defikilty in ,be gardin, but know men
air desestful set. and when the apple
had beeum ripe, / heV no dowt Adam
would hev rugged cidar press. and like
as Lot went on a big bust, and bin driven
OFF anyway. Yure first muther was a
lady, an awl dawters is ditto, and but a
loafn' cass vii say anything agin you.
Hopin' that 10 wave ov trouble may ride
across yure peseful breasts, and / kon-
kluded the remarks with the follerin'
continent:
"WOman-she is a good egg"
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

At dinnner-table one evening, a sea-
faring guest was describing a terrific
naval engagement, Of which he was a
spectator, on board British man-of-war.
while 1 watching the effects Of the
CALLING FIRE upon the masts and rigging"
SAID he, ''lhers came a cannon ball, which
took cG bcik legs from saiior who was
IN the Shrouds. He fell towardIhe deck
but at that moment another cannon bali
whizzed over US, which. strange to say,
took of both of his arms, which fell up
on deck, while the poer fellows imbless
trunk was carried overheard"
"Heaven's" exclaimed Lamb, who
was present, ''didn't you save him 90
NO" replied the naval Munchausen; ;
she couldn't swim, of course, and sank
before assistance could be rendered him:"
cit was sad, sad loss ~ said Lamb,
musingly; 'if he could have been picked
up, what an ornament to society he night
have become %
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
Poetry.
The WldoKed SROrd.


They have sent me tho sword that my brave boy wore
On the day of bis young renOwn-
On the last red field, where bis fate was sealed,
And the sun Of his days went down.
Away with tears
That are binding me 80;
TheIe is joy in his years,
Though his young head be low;
And I'll gaze with solemn delight evermore,
On the sword that my bravo boy wore.
Twas for freedom snd homo that gave him away
Like. the sons Of his IaeS Or eia;
And though aged and gray am ehildless this day,
he is dearer, thousand fold.
There's glory above him
To hsIew bis name
Aland that will love him
Who died for its fame;
And solaoe will shine, whsn my old heart Is sore
Round the sword that my brave boy wore.
All so noble, so true-hOw they stood, now they fell
In the battle, the plague, and the cold;
Oh, as bravely and wen as e'er story could tell
Of the flowers Of the heroes Of old,
Like sword through the foe
Was that fearful attack,
That so bright ere the blow
Comes so blOodiy back
And foremost among them shis C0lors he bore
And here is the sword that my brave boy wore.
It was kind Of his comrades, ys know not how kind
1t mere than Indies to me;
Ye know not how steadfast of mind
The soldier to sorrow can be.
They know we'll how lonely
How previously Wrung,
Is the heart that its only
Love losses so young;
And they closed his dark eyes when the battle was OF
And sent his old father the sword that he wore
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

AjacciO. By daylight the next morning
he was some ten miles on his journey !;
and from fear Of being followed, he
resolved to turn off into dark, gloomy
road, and conceal himself till another
night. He had just reached place suit
able for his purpose, when he heard
voices approaching, and Immediately Sc
creted himself in a thicket, TO avoid be-
ing seen. Two persons, apparently
travellers, soon after went by, but did
not get out Of sight before he was star
tied by the report of pistol, and saw
that one of them had shot the other.-
Impulsively he sprung forward to secure
he murderer. who, hearing his steps, at
once bounded off into the wood and es-
capped. On reaching the PROSTATE man
he found him just breathing his last; and
hen like lightning the idea flashed upon
him of changing clothes with the dead
man, mutilating the features beyond re-
cognition, leaving one of his own letters
on the body, aud thus compelling his
family and friends to belive it was him
self-intending, as scon as he could do
so with safety, to acquaint his wife with
the real facts.
This purpose it is already known he
succeeded in carrying out; and finding
passport on the deceased, that in its
description, of size, color of hair, CON-
plexion, and so forth, answered to des-
cription of himself. he decided to make
use of it and assume his name. There
was also large amount of money and
valuable Jewels on the murdered man.
which, thinking it wrong to use and
wrong TO leave, he took away aud buried
intending, if he could ever discover .he
friends Of the deceased, to restore all to
them, but otherwise TO see all disposed of
in charity.
At Aiaccio he found a vessel bound
for India, and forthwith took passage, to
try his fortune in that distant land. He
had been successful Beyond his most
sanguine hopes, and had now returned 10
pay off all his obligations end restore his
family 20 their former position in society.
He had written once to his wife, TO say
he was alive and well, aud that some
day he would return and clear up the
r.sg-z.7v4 y--l.si This letter she haa eayer
received, and hence the peculiar state Of
affairs at the moment Of his arrival.
There is an old proverb which says,
"AlI is we'll that ends welI;' and after
great sorrow and tribulation, happiness
once more reigned in the house Of Cad
mir Borosse.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

The Greatest Timber for the
p r A IR Il s.

CUTTINGS
Bundled and delivered at the above places, as
soon as the lesFes fall.
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28
HAD ON BnAeo.-The following bi. of

HAnD ON BhAee.-The following bit Of
satire is sredited to a Souther paper;
After the battle of Chiekainauga, a
soldier, who had been within the enemy's
lines and escaped, was carried before
Gen Bragg and questioned in relation
to wha. he saw. He said the route was
complete and the enemy ia full retreat
when he left. The General asked him
If he knew what a retreat was. He
looked at the General with surprise, and
said; '.Why, General, havnt I been
with you in your whole campaign7''
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

Old Mr.. v, a well to-dO farmer
out in Illinois, had some rnarriageable
daughters and, being enc of that class
of men who think their daughters should
get married as soon as they are out of
their short clothes, felt somewhat cha
grined that his girls should remain on his
hands so long.
Now there was young fellow in the
neicbborhood who had been waiting on
the V girls for some time, and had
gone the rounds from oldest to youngest !;
and the old man had been anxiously
waiting for, and expecting young 3
to ask his consent" fer some one of the
girls, but as yet had waited in vain.
B., however, had proposed and had
been accepted, but the old folks had not
been made acquainted with the fact.
Now, in the meantime, young B
had purchased fne horse Of the old
gent, and had given his note on six
months time for one hundred dollars. =
Well, payday was approaching, and
B had not the ready" 70 meet II;
so, the day before the note beeame due,
young B made bis way ever to the
old gents. determining to ask for his
daughter-hoping thereby to get an ex-
tension on the note. at least.
As good luck would have it, he met the
old man in ,he yard, and was about to go
through with that sonea Isl embarrassing
ceremony, of .'aslung consent" when
imogine his surprise aodjo the old gent
broke out with
x"LOok here, B., yo'ssgonng rascal,
you have been courlin' my gals for more'u
a year; you've been gadin' and cuttin'
round with the hull on 'em. Now, your
note Genes due tomorrow, and I'll tell
you what I'll do. You shall marry one
of the gals--I don't care a snap which
and I'll give you good setlin' out, and
your hundred dollar note to boot; and i
you don't, I'll sue you. by thunder"
"Il's bargain," says B. TIL dc
it," And the next week there was q
''tall wedding" down at old man VS.
and to this day B. chuckles over The
way the old man gave his consent withoui
asking, "and hundred dollar note tc
boot"
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

A New York man, who had not been
out Of the city for years, tainted away in
the pure air Of the eeuntry. He was
only recuscitated by putting dead fish
to his nose, when he slowly revived. ex-
claiming. That's good-it smells like
home 20
Nebraska advertiser., 1864-01-28

Over in Indiana they call the colorsd
troops smoked Yankees
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-02
From Cairo

CAIRO, March 3I.-oapt. ]. IA. Williams.
Provost Marshal of the district of Oairn.
was arrested last night aud taken TO Mem.
pnts, to answer before Gen. Hurlbut for
onences not YET made public. A brother
OF " illlams, Lieut.. Throop, and Buell.. a
criminal attorney, were also arrested and
confined at Columbus, charged with being
contested With Williams in the offencss
which caused his arrest.
The despatch published in the newspa-
pers on the 29th, purpOrting 70 have been
received at Washington from Capt. Pen.
MOCK, naval commander here, concerning
the rebel capture. OF Paducah and his de-.
@andlnglts surrender, is bogus. No such
aespatch has been sent from here.
me steamer Platte Valley, from Mem.
pms, brought up los bales of cotton for
81: Louis.
rue on Illinois veterans have arrived
here en- route for home, on furlouph.
Nothing later from Memphis.
Quiet prevails in this vicinity.
Ine Following changes have been made
jim the district Of Cairo: =
John y. Ransalaer, Colonel of the 1921
1lllnois, IS assigned to the command of the
post at Cairo. 80
:, 0aPt. y. M.Tallmadge, 18th Iowa, is re-
lleyed from duty as Provost Marshal of The
post of Cairo and takes the place of Cant.
Willisms, relieved, as district Provost Mar.
shall General.
Capt. OdlinS I'd Arkansss Cavalry, takes
the place Capt. Tailmadgs as Provost Mar
shal at this Post. s. =
Capt. James Hugg, 34thsN. j., is assign.
ed TO dptyAs Provost Marshal of Mo51d
CITY IN place of Lieut.. Gutter, 1921 Illinois.
relieved. '...S'9'
The naval station headquarters and dis.
trict staff officers remain at Cairo az here.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-02
Trust Sale.

IDUEsUANT 70 q deed Of trust from hobart d
BonhAm aud Charles ii: GIIbsrtson. to j. n.
Rsnaleton and myself dated the and day. Of lime
1890, and recorded In deed book, numbered Al paue
IN cue 4eeoEders ONCE OF ohio County, West
ssi9 deed OF trust acknowledged for record by the
e imam aud GilRersou, on the 18th day Of An.
page ~ In said office, will, on Thursday. tbeT
enS OF April 1861, commencing at 10 O'Clock IN the
forenoon, proceed tn sell at public auction n me
Lont door Of the Court House Of the safd ountv Of
Ohio Lot number 4, -feur-in the BeIlair Addition
% tue oty 81 wheeling, the North eide Of Quincy
~! the lot which at the time Of Ihe
OF the said deed of trust belonged TO the
Kew: william Armstrong. Selling as trustee, viii
convey such title only as by the said deed OF trust
j am authorized to sell and convey
TERMS OF SALR-One third of the purchase
money 70 DO paid In cash. and the residue In n mi
we've months with interest. The deferred 5naTs
ments 70 be secured by bond aud satiafantorY satj
". uET Is DANIEL LAMB.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-02
EChECnTn

DR: B: H; LEE, Eclectic Physician, Surgeon and
- Aceoueher, tenders his professional SERVICES 70
S Ens eltiEens Of Wheeling and vicinity Or. l. Is q
Of tne Eclectic Melcal Institute OF Gin.
oinnetb aud has had many years experiences in tho
practice Of his pro- tssiOn and he hopes by close A.
senLloh 70 business 10 merit shRra of the pnblin
PSlronAe. Dr. Lee has given special 10 ana
ss Dsen emlnently successful in the treatment ID
diseases OF every variety aud especially Of
Sqon e hheImatism and diseases OF the Bye Ear
Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility, Cancers and
OIeefs Constipation Piles aud diseases Of the KIDS
ESys SEaSel ac All those who have been unsuccess-
tnily tfeAted for any of tue above diseases WOuId
nnd 1t to their interest consult Dr. Lee sit6out
aelAy. our practice tsEafe, certain aud prompt leaV
ing no nercurtal faint in the system but cieansiog
aeaotAIlhg and Strengthening the general system
Setlng IN unison With Natures unetinR ava
WHtELIAG, WKSf Va, Dec Am. 1858.
40 All whom II may concern: We the underSi,gI,od
members of the West Va. Legi stature taEe Isssps
N saying that We have known DR.. Richard II. Iee
many years previous 70 the breaking ont Of Tho Rs
az ~ successful s aud energetic praettiOnsr
eEha county, Va, and in Gallia county, Ohio.
Ey .. sLAOK, Senator IEh Dist
w 8. DUNBAR NJ. n. d
JOHN "a. PHELPS Pre- stnata
Once one door south Of Krames1S Hotei MsJn
m oToS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-02
From Fortress Monroe.

+ NEw YoRK, April Ia Fartress IDIonroI.
letter to the Herald states that there IL
quite an excitement there CONSIGNMENT on
the arrival of the rebel Commissioner Onld
on a visit to Gen. Butler relative 10 the
exchange of prisoners. ould has brought
an Immense number of books, papers, Gc.,
aud II is expected his stay will last .
week, - 4
The Herald's special from Washington,
March 81 says: Gen. Grant LEFT for For.
tress Monroe, Thursday evening.
MAJ Gen Smith has been assigned to
duty At Fortress Monroe.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-02
Another Rebel Merrimno.

New YoRK. April The world saws
the departure Of the double turreted mon
1tor onondaga, Is in consequence of a re-.
port TO the naval authorities that the rebel
on our iron clsdS at NeWport News and
Hampton Roads. Il isslso renortsJ ~,
the rebel iron .clads in North Caroline viii
also make simultaneous appearances.
The Worlds Beaufort eorFeSnonds,,
mentions that reinforcements have been
sent 70 Florida and that the next n, o1e.
ment Will be led by Gen. Gilmore him
self. II is reported that our troona y IN
so9n advances from Jacksonville.