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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09
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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09
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DnstttlsucO SosielkEtS-
A few evenings since Mr.. Slo-
cum. was reading AR account of Il
dreadful accident. which happened
at the factory in the town ef L
and which the village editor had
described in a-gteat many words
Il declare, wife, that was "a dread
full accident over to the mil, sad
Mr.. Slocum.
s.What was it, Mr. Slocum 2"
81 will read the account and then
Won will know All ahbut it."
Mr. S. began TO read:
s.IIoRRIHLE AND FATAL ADDIDENT.
1t becomes our painful duty TO
record the particulars OF an accident
that occurred at the lower mill yes
terday afternoon, by which a hu-
man being in the prime OF life was
hurried to that bourne from which,
rs the iminpftal Shakespeare says,
no traveller returns u
'<Du tell y exclaimed Mrs. 5.
ssMr. David Jones, q workman,
who hal bat few equals this side Of
the city, was experimenting one of
the large drums -
II wonder if it was a bass drum
such as has '.EpIuribus Unum"
printed on it Z"
when he became eIItangled.
His arm was drawn around the
drum, and finally his whole body
was drawn around the shaft ut a
fearful rate. When his situation
was discovered, he had revolved
with immense velocity about fifteen
minutes, his head and limbs strik-
ing large beam a distinct blow at
every revolution
''Poor crcetur. how it must NV
hurt him"
"Whcn the machinery had been
stopped it was found that Mr. Jones'
arms and legs were maceratcd into
a Jelly"
Dwell, didn't it kill him - asked
Mrs. Slocum, with increased inter
est.
''Portions of the drura mater, Ger
ebrum and ccrcbelIun, in confused
masses were scattered about the
floor; in short, the gates of etcrni-
ty had opened upon linn"
Here Mr.. Slocum pause / to wipe
his spectacIes, and his wife seized
the opportunity to press the qucs-
tion-''was the man killed 90
Il don't knoW-havcn't come to
that place yet; you'll know when |
have finished the piece" and Mr..
S. continued reading.
1T was evident that when the
.shapelcss form was taken down that
it was no longer tenanted by the
immortal spirit that the vital spark
was extinct"
'NWas the man killed? that's
what | want 10 come to- said Mrs
Slocum.
"Do have Il little patience" said
Mr.. $, cycling his better half over
his spcctacles, II presume we shall
come upon it RIGHT away" and lie
went on reading.
e'This fatal casualty has cast a
gloom over our village, and we
trust it will prove Il warning to all
persons who are called upon to reg
ulate the powerful machinery of
our mills"
"Now," said Mrs. S, seeing that
the article was finished, "Now |
should like to know whether the
man Was killed or not"
Mr. Slocum looked puzzled He
scratched his head, scautinized the
article he had been reading, and
took n careful survey of the paper
i declare, wife," said he, 1t IS
curious, but really the paper don't
say So"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09

ga liberal discount to CIcrgyIneu, Churches and
SChoOls--zE5
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09

During q late storm "a Iowa
twenty seven horses wclo Killed by
lightning
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09
Automatic Organs,
School Organs
VI E LO DE ON s..
THI7TY-FIVE THOUSAND NOW IN USE,
Every Instrument Warranted for Five Years.

In presenting the AUTOMATIC ORGAN We boldly an
nounce the greatest triumph in musical Instruments of
the age BurintlIc past half century the French and
Germans have manufactured reed Instruments with
double bellows and two pedals orthe cct operate
but the wait Of the reversed exhaustion bellows
(Which is the only ieilows used in our Instruments
made it impossible foI them produce the mellow rich
and musical tone for which instruments are celC
bratcd.
Another objection so this method of blowing was.
that both feet being occupied opportunity was Of
fered for the management of the swell. Within the
past two years. instruments constructed on this Euro
pean plan of doube blowers have been lnauufactur-
ed in tins country and to this difficulty
twant OF swe) lever has been projected from the
center OF the instrument, to act upon tie swell and
operated by the knee. The Inconvenience and con
toron necessary to effect lhs Object are dsaareeaIs
enough 10 gentleman, but lady the use of such
an appendage is nearly impossible
Our AUTOMATIC device oIvHtes this difficulty entire
ly, the simple act OF Blowing with more or less force
giving the desired increase or decrease in the volume
of tone.
For seventeen years the superior excellence of our
Melodeons las not been questioned two wears
past the enormous demand has made 1t impossible fr
us to meet our orders promptly. With cur incI eascd
Facilities we feel warranted in assuring patrons
that their orders viii be promptly met, and solicit
continuance Of their patronage.
GA liberal discount TO CIcrgyraeu Churches and
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09
Coad's Sctv .RIoek,
Boots and Sh0es.

(tIIEAPfor cash The undersigned ryoul arespcctfp-
- ~ inform thc eti-ens of Mineral Point and yicn
-, that be supplied with the best Of stock and is
prepared to R3ae te order
BOOTS & SHOES, COARSE OR FINE
or lies cuts ar Children, or short notice and the
moss r14--7Rle forms Those dlsjt5u- wort IN Ids
lines arciarite8 - ssItati'iz S'gf next door below
Isaac " isn's llss smith shop ca High Street.
Repairing done uH short uet5rG-
Leather and sls, Fin3.nss5,i.ty as "a hand -uE for
sale.
Ca5!. a4ia tss hides.
CHRISTOPHER BAY.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09
VIM. KNABE & cos
CELEBRATED
Gold Medal Piano Fortes
ALSO, AGENTS FOR
.SOEBBLGR & SMITH, BOARDMAN q
GRAY, ~ II GALE Il co,
Another First Glass Pianos.

we have the Largest and Best Assorted
Stock of PIANOS in the city, which for pow
er and sweetness of tone, easy and agreeable
touch, and beauty of finish, have, by judges,
been pronounced ,uuicdHed
cl~Particular attention paid 70 the selection of
Instruments for distant orders, and privilege Of cX
change granted any time within six months, if the
instrument sc1ld not prove entirely satisfactory.
liberal discount to Clergy qe, Teachers and Schools.
Terms liberal
WHOLESALE DEALERS viii find it to their adj
vantage to give call, by greatly increased IA
cilities enabled to Ell orders wi h dispatch
Persons in want of really first class Pia1,o
will do well to eaI before purchasing else
where.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-08-09

.St,vEss Is Izuf.. Tl4a..-4 A'terusy5,
faf-- Maids. WIS
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
THE FOOTSTEPS OF DECAY


Oh let the soul its slumbers break
Arouse its senses and awake,
To see how soon
Life, in its glories glideS away.
And the stern footsteps of decay
Come stealing on.
And while we view the rolling tide,
Down which our flowing minutes glide
Away so fast,
Let US the present hour employ
And deem each fature dream a joy
Already past.
Let no vain hope deceive the mind
No happier let US hope to find
Tomorrow than to-day.
Cur golden dreams of yore were bright,
Like them the present shall delight
Like them decay.
Our lives like hasting dreams must be,
That into one engulphing sea
Are doomed to fall
The sea of death whose waves roll on
Ger king and kingdom, crown and throne,
And swallow all:
Alike the rivers lordly tide,
Alike the humble rivulets glide
To that sad wave;
Death levels poverty aud pride,
And rich and poor sleep side by side
Within the grave.
Our birth is but starting place;
Life is the running Of the race,
And death the goal;
There all our glittering toys are brought
The path alone, of all un8ought,
Is found of all.
See then how poor and little worth
Are ali these glittering toys Of earth
That lure Us here!
Dreams Of a sleep that death must break,
Alas before it bids US wake,
We disappear.
Long ere the damp of earth can blight
The checks pure glow of red and white
Has passed away,
Youth smiled and all was heavenly fair
Age came and laid his finger there,
And where are they?
Where is the strength that spurned decay.
The step that roTed so light and gay,
The hearts blithe tone?
The strength is gone, the step is slow,
And JOY grows wearisome and wo!
When age comes on.
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TERMS. $3.50 PER ANNUE

replied, somewhat annoyed by bis Is
manner 1t was so little for him to
goodbye to me. 1t was so much for rt
TO say goodbye to him.
/ A child In years you certainly verr,
Matte, but more of woman at hn,r-
than thousands twice your age" said BE-,
ado you know that you made a conqnc
of me, little one, when you kissed ,a
upon the terrace in the darkness tia;
night?
"a conquest !" I SAID, startled.
f1 carried that kiss away with M
be replied. II loved the remcmbranc
of it as 1 did my life. I would not ha,r
parted with 1t for all the wealth iu tie
world, for il was sweet hope on whir'i
hung all my light of the future. IT,
lips of no other woman have been press
to mine since then I SAID to mysrlt
that until kissed another, your kiss
remained. Do you understand ?"
Ny eyes were full of tears, but / tried
to smile
"You were sweet child Matte" Er
continued, "and have grown into a sweei
woman-such a woman as | have been
waiting to find that might marry. NoE
I ask for that promised kiss, and if yor
give it to me shall take it for grantea
that you give me yourself with il"
Mr.. Cheston was sure of what | hal
never acknowledged to myself-my love
for him. I felt it in the confident clasr
of his arm; saw it in the confdenr
glances Of his eyes and content that h.
should read the heart of which be was
certainl Y the master, acted my simplt
self and gave him "The Promised Kiss
FRIGHTENING THE MINIsTER.--,T
was preaching, one evening"" writes
clerical friend who rellshes a good thing
richly, "from the passage in the history
of Noses where he with his two friends.
Aaron and Hur, were standing upon
hill and beholding battle between Israel
and .Amelek. My text was Aaron and
Hur stayed up his hands ! aud | argued
the duty of the people to hold up the
hands Of their minister, from the exam
pie of these good men Of old, who thus
supported Moses.
'Gn my way bomevard from church
one of the leading men of my parish
joined me, and after expressing his great
satisfaction in my discourse, begged leave
to suggest one point that l had quite
overlooked.
"'Ah ? said I, 'and what can that be !?
"I mean,' be answered, the powerful
argument in favor of female influence
81 confess thatd do not perceive that
the subject is limited at how do you dis
cover it, my dear sir 2 | asked.
"'Why. does it not read, said hewitt
some surprise, that Aaron and her held
up his hands,? | suppose the woman
helped as much as the man."
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
THE PROMISE FULFILLED.

"House full Why, how much compa
ny have you. Louise ?"
Mrs. Louise Ansile, our pretty hostess
who was on her knees before NV trunk,
engaged in admiring my wardrobe while
she chatted, turned Immediately to my
sister.
"My dear Julia, ,weare actually crammed," /"
said she. There hasn't been sucn a
summer rush for The Naples since eau
remember First came the Athertons
and the Wilson's; then little Hattie
Latimer and her sister then Harry Yer
non, Charlie Wayne, Fred Lawton. and
his pretty little cousin, and consequently
her ardent admirer, Mr.. MayGard.
thought We "a ere certainly full, aud James
was just saying, last night, that he couldn't
possibly accommodate anybody else. when
a carriage drove up,and out sprang Hugh
Cheston
Hugh Cheston? 2" said 1, my face
flushing.
"Hugh Cheston ?" exclaimed my elder
sister, Gertrude, who was tumbline
over the contents of her trunk in search
of something "Oh, l am delighted -
Hes the best catch | know of, Louisa, y
said Julia.
"Well of course he has come to spend
a week or two, and James was Just as
glad to see nim as if there wasn't soul
IN the house and We had whole suits of
rooms, replied Mrs. Anslie; " but was
at my wits end for place to put him in
At last [ remembered what a good little
soul you are, Matte, and so veutured to
let him have the chamber I had preserv
ed for you. You went think it is an i'm
position, will you, dear?"
"No, indeed, | can manage capitally
With you, julia I said
otis very good of you. Hes just
returned from the coatinent," continued
Louise. cob what a love of bertha,
Matte I)-and has brought home a
French valet who IS almost as handsome
as his master, who is turning the head of
every maid in the house How delight
full it is to hear them talk Erench-mas-
ter and man Matte, where did you find
this perfect trimming z"
"I havn't seen him for nearly FIVE years" /"
said Gertrude "but I used to be desper-
ately in love with him. Such handsome
eyes as he had? p
"He is very rich, which is much more
to the purpose, said Julia, whose twenty
six summers had brought her to appreci-
ate the practical part of life. "Mattie,
you little homely thing" she added,
"what are you dreaming about Z"
| got up from the floor where [ had
been setting for the last ten minutes, with
my hair about my shoulders and went to
the mirror. l did not want them to see
what bright color there was upon my
cheeks.
NV sisters were dressed in few me-
msnts more, and gent doWR stairs with
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
H J. OLMsTEn,
Pension Bounty and War Claim
Agency.
W,

DENSTONS procured for soldiers OF the
u present war who are disabled Dy reason oI
wounds received or disease contracracted
while in the service of the United States and
pensions, bounty, and arrears CT pay obtained
for widows or heirs of those who have died
or been killed while in service. All lette. of
inquiry promtly answered, and on receipt ~
mail of a statement of the case of claimant
will forward the necessary papers for their
signature. Fees in Pension cases as fixed by
law.
REFEaExcgs. Isaac Benson, Hon. A.
G. OLxsrED, J. S. Mann, Esq, F. w. KNOX,
Esq. DAN BAhhh,
Claim Agent CouderPort Pa.
June 6, '64.-ly.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PHILADkLPHIA, IA.
DISEASES of the Nervous, Seminal, Trina
D ~ and sexual sy stems-new and reliable
treatnent-in reports of the HOWARD AS
S0CIArIOY-sent by mail in sealed lei el
envelopes, free of charge Address, DR.. ]
sKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association
No. 3South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa,
Is sNls64.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

4 SENSATIONAL DREss.-At Com
piegn, where the French court is now
residing, great efforts are made by few
of the guests to have something quite
different from what everybody else wears.
The last toilette which produced this
much desired sensation deserves a des-
cription. 1t was made of two skirts f
white tulle; the upper one was draped,
and both were deliberately ornamented
With pufFings of tulle and satin, trimmed
with an infinite quantity of small larks'
heads, the beaks of which were used for
fastning down the tulle and satin pufingss
The head-d dress consisted of spray Of
diamonds and lark. We have heard cf
lark pies, but never before of dresses
trimmed with larks. But birds of all
descriptions are fachionable; the most
tasteful headdresses ere made in Paris of
peacocks' feathers, raveus' wings, and
nagpies' tails.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
BUSINESS CARDS.

Free ana Accepted Ancient York hasens.
EULALLA LODGE, No. 542, L. A. NJ.
STATED Meetings on the End and 4thWednes-
days Of each month, Also Masonic gather
fngs on every "Wednesday Evening, for work
aud practice, at their Hall in Coudersport.
D. C. LARRIBEE, ". N.
NJ II McAIAsNEY, See y.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

A parsimonious sea-captaiu answering
the complaints of his men that the bread
was bad exclaimed, "What! complain OF
your bread that is made from -four !! What
do you think of the Apostles they ate
'shew bread made from old boots and
shoes"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

A BLESSED DAY.-What q blessed
day is the Sabbath, to the man who nee
essarily catches bnt brief glimpses of
home during the toiling week who is of
in the morning while little. eyes are
closed iu slumber, nor back at night till
they are again sealed by sleep? What
would he know of the very children for
whom he tolls, were it not for the blessed
breathing respite of the Sabbath? What
honest working mans child will ever
forget this day, when clean and ueat it s
his privilege to climb fathers knee, put
his hand about his neck, and tell him ali
the news which goes to make up his mar
row little world. Narrow did we say p
We recall the word, for it Wideps out into
the boundless ocean of eternity. Sabhafa
is for the working mans children So :
would we have it-a day hallowed by
sweet, pure, and home influences waen
and little hand, quite complete, shall
rest from labor, and love shall write it
down the blessed day of all the seven.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
ARTHUR G. OLMSTED,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Coudersport, Pa, viii attend to all business
entrusted TO his care, with Pre- cnptaes and
sie itv. Office on Southwest corner OF KAN
and Fourtb streets
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
Holm :. MANN,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Coudersport, Pa, wiz attend the several
Courts in Potter and N'hean Counties. Al
business entrusted in his care Will receive
prompt attention. 0face coTne7 CT West
and Third streets.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

The oil fever has 'scarried off, thous-
ands of men-to prospect for ell,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

~ Devoted to the cause Of Republicanism,
the interests of Agriculture, the advancement
Of Education, and the best good Of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that of
Principle, it will endeaver to aid in the work
Of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
ADVERTISE sEMEETs inserted at the following
rates, except where special bargains are made
/ Square 10 lines insertion, 81 90
3 60
Each subsequent insertion less than l3, 20
| Square three months, 90
six 90
nine 10 90
one year, IL %
Cn,urn six months, 80 90
/ q II 90
10 90
re- rrzr. so 90
u 80 90
Administrators or Executors Notice, oC
Business Cards, 6 lines or less, per year 90
Special and Editorial Notices, per line, 20
#.&AH transient advertisements must be
naidi ia advance. and nc notice will be taken
Of Advertisements from distance, unless they
are accompanied by the money or satisfactory
reference.
*s*Elanks, and Job Work of all kinds, at
tended to promptly and faithfully
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
ISAAC BENSON.

MTT6RNEY AT LAW, Coudersport, Pa, vii
attend to all business entrusted to him, with
care and promptnsss. Office on Second ST.,
near the Allegheny Bridge.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
COunERSPORT EOTElo

NUU HI@LtNI wv
az. GLASSNIRE, Proprietor, Corner o.
Main and Second Streets, Coudersport, Pot
tee Co, Pa.
A Livery Stable is also keptin connect
gion with this Hotel.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
o. T. ELLISON,
COLLINS SMITH.

DEALER in Dry Goods Groceries, Provisions,
Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, and al
Goods usually fcund in a country Store
Ceudersport. Nov. %, 1861.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22
THE
POTTER JOURNAL
PUBLISHED BY
MI. w. McAIarney, Proprietor

$l.50 Pr YEAR, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-22

ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the following
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A FEBRUARY r.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-06-21

The council can ascertain each year
within fifty dollars, how much money will
be required Teachers can be employed
on better terms, if their employment is
constant The number of teachers re-
CURED, viii depend upon the number of
children that may attend school. At
present, with the attendance of about $50
scholars, 9 teachers are employed but 1t
is confidently believed that regular schoo' 5
viii insure the attendance of a largely
increased number of children; which OF
course, will require an increase of teach
ers. 1t cannot be doubted, but that n
change Of our present mode Of carrying
on the public schools, will fill the build
ings at our command TO their utmost ca
pacty, and still leave children enough to
fill several private schools
H. PLowMAN.
Superintendent of Schools.
JOHN p. TRAMEL,
Philip ALLEN,
School Commissioners.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-06-21
From the 50th Regiment.

Miami, Saline Co Mo June Sth 1865.
Friend Bliss:
Thinking your readers might be pleased
to hear Of the whereabouts and doings of
the 50tll, I take the libegty Of sending
you a few items, which you may publish
if you think best.
After having cold sloppy time for
about three weeks at Camp Randall, Co
H. alias, " The Cox family" left for Ben
ton Barracks on the evening of March
30th, where we arrived without incident
worthy of mention. April Isl, y NJ We
spent the time very pleasantly here until
April both, when our regiment took boat
for up the Missouri river; Co a went to
st Charles, T. and d. stopped at Boom
Vile, G at Arrow Rock, f. at Cambridge,
II f. and X at Miami, f. at WaveTly and
q. at Berlin, head quarters Of the reci-
ment was Miami untiI the 18th nit,
when Col. Clark and Lieut. COL Bryant
left for BoonyilFe, Co I. left for the same
place on the 18th and Major McDermott
and other rcoimental officers, q few DAYS
afterwards, leaving Capt Charlie Cox in
command of the post This village con
tanned about one thousand inhabitants
before the war bat now has not half that
number 1t Is situated on the Missouri
river 3l6 miles above 81 Louis and has
been a place of considerable business i'm
portance, great hemp market, and noted
for being one of the greatest hU4hwhack-
ing holes" in Missouri The country
living south and southeast Of here IS as
nice as lies out of doors, soil rich and
deep, timber plenty but water rather
scarce Hemp, corn and tobacco are the
main crops, but wheat, oats and grapes
are also raised they have fine cattle but
Jhis has been poor place for fine horses
/ lately. we see none, negroes are very
plentiful but are behaving we'll Several
men here have lost from % to 40 slaves
ANA grumb'e excessively because they
have to pay from % to 30 dollars per
month for farm hands. 4 great many
rood houses that We're empty a few
months ago- are now occupied by blacks
--Massa run away" When we came
the citizens peciaily the ladies-were
verv shy. hardly ever were seen on the
streets, but now they are quite friendly,
verv often ask US to dinner, treat us we'll
while on guard, when we harep crachin9
turn ont quite largely ana we always 20
- their church Then thore was not
store in toegn. now we have four and will
have two more in a few DAYS This part
of the state was badly infested with bush
wharkers lat they concluded it would no
longer pay, 50 about two weeks AGO. some
40 of them from this county (Saine) and
Lafayette, went to Capt Rogers Of Go q.
Pro ost Marshal Of this district at Lex
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-06-21

Tho fashion now is to loopup dresses
Tor the Parlar and drawing room, as well
as for the street The truth is women are
becoming sensible in their dress, They
now shield their faces from the sun, pro-
taet their feet from the vet, and do not
dragSle their skirts OF course there are
exceptions, ana W continue to be until
fools are all dead
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-06-21

Tho French Admiral IN Mexico i
trying to persuade Macmillan to purchase
the rebel ram Stoncwall, now in the Gus
todv Of the Spanish authorities at Ha~
vana. The United States might have a
word to say with regard to such a tran
saction