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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
American Debt.

Blackteoods Magazine, and other high
tory organs of Great Britain. are en-
gagged in magnifying the Federal and
State debts of the people of this coun-
try. They pile up the debts of the
States and cities to fabulous amounts,
making them equal to the National
debt, and calling the latter 5000 mil
lions, they compute the aggregate at
5000 millions. Now the truth Is
that the Federal debt amounts to 2,526
millions, and the State, city and coun-
" debts do not exceed $50 millions,
making a total of 3,l76 millions, di
vided among 36,000,O0O of the most
energetic, thrifty, and wealth produc-
ing people in the world
The British writers come to the con
clusion that those debts can never be
paid, but must be repudiated; and
therefore no British capitalist should
| invest dollar in American stocks,
and those who hold any American Sc
curisies are advi>.l to sell them for
the best price they can realize for
them. 1t makes very little difference
to Americans whether the British
holders of our bonds act on the advice
or not. Nine-tenths of all our Ma
tional, State and municipal bonds are
held and owned by our own citizens,
and the Germans hold more than half
of the residue and whenever the Brit
ish want to sell their American stocks
at a discount, they Will find purchas-
ers for them in Germany and the
United States
Divide the aggregate Indebtedness
of the General and State Governments
among the people of the United
States, and 1t amounts to eighty-eight
dollars per inhabitant. The interest
on which, at seven per cent, is S5.76.
Those who know the American peo-
pie best will not feel alarmed at their
inability to sustain taxation-direct
and indirect, on property and produc-
tions, Of less than six dollars per cap
tia, each year. And the indebted
ness, great as 1T appears, IS rapidly
melting away. The Federal debt Is
less by $50 millions than 1t was two
years ago, while the local debts have
been reduced at least fifty millions in
the same length Of time Ten years
hence the public obligations of the
American people Will not exceed one
half OF their present amount, while
the population to sustain the remain
der Will be ten to twelve millions
greater than now, and the wealth OF
the United States viii be more than
double what it is at present. The
people of this Republic do not keep
standing army of half million of idle
young men to dcvour their taxes in
time of peace. The money spent by
Great Britain and France in maintain
ing standing armies the American
people employ in paying off their debts,
constructing railways, building new
cities. and improving and developing
the resources Of their mighty coun-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
JudreZ Z.

The following interesting facts
about Juarez are from the New Or
leans Times:
In the years 1852, 1853, 1854 and
1855 there lived in this city, on ST.
Anne ST., between Dauphine and
Bourbon. middle-aged, quiet, dark
complexioned, gentlemanly parsonage
who, either by himself or associates,
conducted a small manufactory of ci-
garrettcs. This is the same gentle
man whom recent and indeed previous
events have assigned the principal
part IN the interesting drama now be-
ing enacted in Mexico-Don Benito
Juarez, President of the Republic
At the time of his quiet soourn in
st. Anne St. he was an exile and ref
ugec from his native land, having
abandoned it to escape the penalty,
" hich the invariable but detestable
policy of that people never fails to in
hict upon the chief of a defeated or
minority party The time of his So
journ was usefully and industriously
employed in the study of our institu-
tiOns and laws, so that, on his return
to Mexico, he was we'll prepared to
apply to the administration Of his own
country a mind stored with sound re
publican ideas and much valuable gen
eral information. There is, perhaps,
no Mexican of position now IN the
country who is better informed in re-
gard 10 our political and judicial sys
TENS than Juarez. In the combina-
tion Of moral and intellectual qualities,
in tenacity of purpose, honesty and
purity Of personal character and hab
its. he is nqucstionablv the first Of
public men IN Mexico. Those who con-
clude, from the fact of his being an In
dian, Of pure blood, that he must nee
essarily possess the craft, cruelty, vim
dictiveress and savagerv, which are
generally attributed to the aboriginal
race, Will, we think, on a clearer view
Of his life and character, find nothing
therein to Justify their opinion. In
deed, the history Of Mexico does not
support the idea that an Indian in all
cases is a low, revengtul character
In many instances the best, the most
honorable, honest and patiotic of the
chiefs who have figured in the long
train of bloody revolutions in that
country, have sprung from the abo-
riginal stock; and, from Cortez down
to Miramon and Marquee. the princi-
pal actors in the tragic scenes which
have disgraced the country, have been
Of those who boasted Of their Castilian
blood
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

The Western RuaI thus speaks in
reference to the benefits derived from
a hearty cooperation of tho farmers
and other industrial citizens Of 4
County in attending the Annual Agri-
cultural Fairs:
The benefits to be derived from \ q
ricultural Fairs have been over-esti-
mated by enthusiasts, but, with posi-
bly, rare exceptions, each farmer should
attend his County Fair and, when it
Is held within any REASONABLE distance.
the Fair of the State Society. Where
there Is no other reason, the giving of a
pleasant holiday to himself, his wife
and children would be a sufficient rea-
son for dcvoting day to the former
The meeting with friends who perhaps,
have not been seen before for year.
the spending a dav in harmless sort
of dissi pation-if you choose to call
it so--will do good. But this is not
all; attending the Fair may be made
of profit in many other ways. W e
have not space 10 cnumerate these
here, but some of them Will be obvious
on reflection. W repeat that we be-
lieve it to be TO the interest of each
farmer to attend at least his own
county Fair and, if possible. his State
Fair. And not only should he attend
the Fairs but he should add to their
attractions by taking something for
exhibition. Among all the things
produced by the farm, orchard or gar
den, there should certainly be some
one thing in which any farmer can
equal his neighhor. The man who be
lieves he has the best horse in the
county is generally willing To show
him, and there is no reason why the
man who believes he has raised bet
ter cabbage than any of his neighbors
should not take a half dozen heads to
the Fair, nor is a premium on the for
mer any more a source of pride than
is the having a prize bestowed on th..
latter. The interest and value of our
Fairs would be very much increased
did farmers generally manifest their
interest by taking articles for exhibi-
ton.
lault-fnding with the management
Of our Agricultural Societies is very
common, and in many cases there Is
reason for it. The best way, however.
in which TO correct these abuses and
increase the usefulness of the Socie-
ties is not to refuse cooperation with
them and thus throw the entire man
agement in the hands of those against
whose course objection Is made.-the
better way IS to cooperate with the
Society, become a member of it and
induce others to do likewise, and then
give your influence and vote in favor OF
what is believed to be better man
agement
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
A Race between Geese and
TURKEYS.

George ". when Prince Regent,
was much given to waGers ; but often
times he was beaten at his own game.
Once a gentleman who had frequently
lost wagcrs with his Royal IIighness,
determined to be revenged, and among
other subjects introduced one even
ing. he casrallv observed that ne met
a drove of turkeys, and noticing how
slowly they travelled. said that he be-
lieved geese would travel faster.
Nonsense; said his Royal High
ness.
Well, said the gentleman, I.bc-
ieve they viii and ! am willing to
wager tia. can tri~e flock of geese
one mile along the turnpike road
against any one YOU may select Ia
drive a number Of turkeys, only allow.
ing me to name the time and place.
Done, for thousand pounds" was
the reply; and the next day was f~ed
tor the trlll to come off. They mt
at a certain spot the Prince Regent
was there inc2g., but had a trusty
friend with a flock Of turkeys.
Presently the gentleman appeared
with hls geese but, as he had the
time to name. he fixed quarter of an
hour before suudown The time ar
rived, aud away went the turkeys,
outstrlpping the geese a hundred yards
IN few minutes; but gradually, as
the sun went down, the turkeys desir-
ed to roost, and rushed through the
hedges, first one side and then the
other, until they finally found some
trees, in which they sought refuge,
and all the efforts Of the driver to get
them on the road again were of no
avail
All this time the geese kept going
qiuetly along. and like the tortoise
with the hare IN the fable, arrived at
the goal while the turkeys were sleep
u,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
Who is a Gentleman b?

\ gentleman IS not merely a per.
son acquainted with certain forms and
etiqucttes of life. easy ana self-pos-
sessed IN society, able to speak and
act, and move IN the world without
awkwardncss. and free from habits
which are gar and in bad taste. \
gentleman Is something beyond all this
That which lies at the root Of all his
ease, refinement and tact, is pow
er Of l,lcasing-h he can show re-
spect for othcrs-how he may avoid
hurting their feelings. When he Is
IN society, he scrupulouslv ascertaius
the position and relation Of every one
with whom lie comes in contact. that
he may give to each his due honor
his proper position. lie studies how
he may avoid touching IN convcrsa-
ton, upon any subject which may
necdles>lv hurt their feelings-how he
may abstain from any alluSions which
calls up disagrccable or offensive az
sociation. \ gentleman never alludes
to, and never appears conscious of. any
personal defect, bodily deformity, IN
feriority Of talent, Of rank, of reputa-
ton, IN the persons in whose society
he Is placed. lie assumes any supc-
riority for himself. lie never ridi-
culcs, never boasts, never makes dis
play of his own power. or advantage.
such as is implied IN ridicule or sar-
casm. or abuse. as he never INDUCES
in habits. tricks or inclinations. which
may be offensive 10 others.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ell Your Mother.

] wonder how many girls tell their
mothers everything. Not those
young ladies" who, going to aud
from school, smile, bow. and exchange
notice and c,rytcs nc Uisde with Young
mon who make fun Of them and their
pictures, speaking in way that would
make their checks burn with shame if
they heard it. All this. most incrcdu-
loUs and romantic young ladies. they
viii do, although they gaze at your
fresh Young faces admiriHglv. and send
or give vou charming verses or bo-
qucts No matter what = other girl,
do. don't you do it. Schoolgirl hirt-
ations may end disastrously. as many
a foolish. wrctche1 young girl could
tell YOU. Your vearning for some
one to love Is great need of every
w0man's heart But there j. time
for everything that Is right Don't
let the bloom and freshness of your
heart be brushed of in silly hIrtations
Render yourself truly Intelligent
And be sure and tell your mother cy-
ervfhing Never be ashamed TO tell
her. who shou be your best friend and
copriante. all YOU think and feel 1T
Is very strange that 50 many Young
girls viii tell every person before
mother that which is most import
ant that she should know 1t j. very
sad that Indifferent persons should
know more about heF fair Young
daughters than she does herself.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
A QUEENS CONFESSION.

I'm fainting, wasting, dying,
Without plaint or moan,
Life's entertainments all around me,
And the world my own.
Throned aloft in regal splendors,
Should not life be sweet?
With crown upon my forehead
Kingdoms at my feet:
Every day, adorng suppliants
In my presence bend;
Every day, fresh throngs of suitors
For my grace contend.
"Wondrous fair" they call me "fairest"-
Envy of all eyes,"
| am sick at heart at listening
To their batteries.
What avails the pomp and lustre
OF my grand estate,
When my woman's heart amidst it
Dwelleth desolate?
All mems love to me is worthless,
Save the love of one
Who could see the stars with vision
Dazzled by the sum-
Night and day his image haunts me;
While sleep or wake;
Little dreams he of the anguish
Suffered for his sake.
From his sires no borrowed glory
Blending with his own;
All unrivalled, mid the famous,
He stands frst-alone
His the greatness of spirit,
Gentle, firm and free;
Grace and goodness are his title,
Manhood, his degree
Were | but the lowliest maiden,
Loveliest in my land,
But to do him daily service
Stoop to kiss his hand!
Sundered are We by the false world,
Far as East from West.
Woman's heart, what dost thou, beating
In royal breast?
And so | seem above him,
While so low | lie,
In the dust-the merest abject-
Mocked with majesty.
Oh! the cruel weight of glory,
Crushing ont my life;
The fair sembance glozing over
The fierce inward strife
Scarce the fist peal shall have sounded
OF his marriage bell,
Than its merry tones shall mingle
With my funeral knell
Woman's life is love 4 woman,
If of love denied,
Found a kingdom all to narrow
For my heaTt-and died
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

How 4 SMALL LAWSUIT GREW
\. Y. Stout told good law story
that IS, good for the lawyers-on the
Long Branch boat recently. Mr.. Ne
hemiah Perry, ex member Of Congress,
of Newark, went past Mr.. Stout and
his group. " no is that p cried one.
" That, says Mr.. Stout, - is Er. Per
~, who sued y. Y. Stout 4 Co. for
S37, some p wears ago. We defend,
ed the suit-tooK it up, up. until We
paid the LAWYERS 200 expenses
Mr.. Perry called on me one day, and
asked what expense we We're at, and
| told him. He said that that was
about his amount, too. Suppose,
says Mr.. Perry. we pay between Us
the outstanding expenses. Agreed.
said | /; and the lawyers books and the
court books were written up, and the
parties paid-making $500 expense
to the man that claimed the S37, and
the same amount to the firm that re-
fused to paw. In this settlement the
original amount in dispute was not
even mentioned"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
Rather French-y.

\ Iarls paper tens the following
very Frenchy story oi "a worthy gen
tleman who, having unfortunately
married termagant' resolved TO be
come q wIdower IN way not TO cX-
pose himself to the penalties OF the
law " lthout expressing any oPIn9n
as to the moral OF the husband 5 con
duct, we copy the anecdote, trusting
that his example VIII not hnd ImIta-
tors IN inns region. ..,
lie owned Deanti'ua country
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE III.

IF any member shall be killed while
at his daily labor, his nearest relative,
shall be entitled to four hundred dol
lars, provided the Society exceeds
two hundred members, and two dollars
ner member if the Society does not
exceed two hundred members. All
the burial expenses shall be deducted
from such sum.
SECTION >. If any member shall
die from natural causes his nearest
relative shall be entitled to two hun
dred dollars, provided the Society ex.
ceeds two hundred members, and one
dollar per member if the Society does
not exceed two hundred members.-
The burial and other expenses incur
ed during his sickness shall be deduct
ed from such sum.
SECTION 5. If any member shall
die within thirty davs from an injury
received while at his daily labor. his
nearest relative shall be entitled to
the benefits of section one Of this ar
ticle. but If he should live over thirty
DAYS after receiving such injury his
nearest relative shall be entitled "a
the same benefits as stated IN section
two Of this article
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

JoNEs was travelling with his wife
and was so gallant in his behavior to
his cara sposa that madame became IN
easy, and demonstrated against his at
tentions as too marked for public OBJ
SeryatIon.
The deuce" :" said Jones " were
married, l supp cse?
e, said the lady; . but. judg-
ing by your department folks viii think
we are not
II ell, what Of it p
Why. not much for you, said the
careful dame, YOU are man. but we
women have our characters 10 take
care Of.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

GIRLS, let US tell YOU the plain
truth-although, as ! suppose, Won
have but little penchant for piaH
truths. No young woman ever looks
so well, 20 sensible young man, a
when dressed in a plain. neat mode t
attire. without single ornament
about her person She looks then a
though she possessed worth in herself.
and needed no artificial rigging TO en-
h2nce her value. If a young wo-
man would spend as much time in Inn
proving her mind. training her temper
and cherishing kindness, mercy and
other good qualities, a most of them
DO in extra dress aud ornaments TO
increase their personal charms. she
would a a glance be known among
thousand - her character would be
read IN her countenance.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE VI.

If any member be elected to an
Office. it shall be his duty to attend to
the duties thereof or get some compe-
tent member to do so for him, and for
neglect thereof he shall be fined for
the first offence one dollar, for the
second offence FIVE dollars, and for
the third offence be expelled from the
Society.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE V.

If any member refuse or neglect to
pay his assessments or dues for sever
al days after the same shall have be-
come due, he shall be expelled from
the Society, but may reenter on the
payment Of one dollar and the delin-
quent assessment.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

y NOTED politician was recently
caught bv a friend in the act of perus-
ing the scriptures. Upon asking him
what particular part of the good book
he had selected for examination. H.,
replicd-.' am reading the story Of
he lcaves and ishes'
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE "

II any member receive an injury
while in a state Of intoxication, even
if he i at work at his daily labor, he
shall not be entitled 10 any benefit
for such injury.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

Ok the night Of June lst, volcano
rose from the sea about nine miles
north of Serrata, on the coast of Por-
tugal It has thrown mp enormous
masses of stone and lava,and has form
ed new island which Is likely to be
dangerous TO navigation.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
Terms OF Advertising.

a-afss.apsl N tsiness Cards not exceeding SIX
lines, SO per year
0-vslv- lines N30ntreU type, compact matter, or
th.'relivlent in sDace viii be counted as square
Estrlv Natt-e- published four weeks - for snEl .
amin Il m cents for each additional animal in
notice.
legal Notices ~ staiuterates.
eaacfaI Nstie.s Tea Tel AMI having precedence OF
IT. If7-v Ie-rttsa nts 80 per cent. advance on or
binary rates
a Inserted + I} forbid and -har.r ed Ta accordingly
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE VII.

No member shall nominate another
for an office unless he believes him to
be fully competent to fill it.
SECTION 2. Ten members shall
constitute quorum at any meeting.
ARTICLE VIII.
These Bylaws may be amended by
a majority of the members present at
any regular meeting.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25

..HURRAH for JEFF. Davis, shout the
friends Of Johnson. IN Maryland and
Kentucky. With reason, for John
sv..s conduct has been so Infamous
aud odjous a to make even JEFF Da-
vis relatively forgetabie if not respect
able 4 J started To make treason
odious, and he has done tin his own
person
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1867-09-25
ARTICLE II.

If any member receive an injury
while at his daily labor so severe as
20 render him incapable of following
his regular vocation, and Is offered or
IS able to obtain other employment
he shall accept the same, and then if
his wages are not sufficient to support
him, the Society shall give him as
much as shall with the amount he
earns be sufficient support. But if
he shall refuse 10 seek or accept such
other employment. he shall forfeit all
claims on the Society and be expelled
therefrom Ifhe should be discharged
for not being able to perform the du
ties of his situation satisfactorily to
his employers, he may return to this
Society as before and continue to
seek employment; but if he should be
dishonorablv discharged, or leave his
situation of his own free Will, he shall
forfeit all claims on this Society and
shall no longer be a member thereof,
but if he wishes to leave the Society
he may call for his assessment. pro
vided he has not been dishonorably
discharged
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-10
.CottOn PIaptasioa : fer Sale.

-
r An ofEsFing my PEsANT1TfoN lnlJes.
y Ierson County. Georgia, for sale. The
place contatns 800 ecres, very urodiStive-
about 900 acres cleared and 10 acres resR
land, the balance heavily timbered and
very suitable for cav mill. "A well finirh-
cd Dheilin& HOUSE, with isin largo rooms
large Gin House, fine new Screw and good
ont buildings, Comprise the improvement
There 10 COUNTRY STORE, now stooked
with goods, on the place and u fine etand.
From sly, goo TO SIG. 900 worth Of goods have
oeen sold annually, for cash, during the
The Plantation lies within one mile of
the Central Railroad. A new Plank Road
70 the station, No. 1os, and the timber
alone is worth moro than I ask for the
pace. will also sell, IL desired, 1000
Dusheis Corn, eight fine young Mules, Cat
He,- sheep, Hogs, Oats, Fodder, Peas.
the place, - : : ~ Z = %, ". W
MY residence being .intHancook County.
hity.nye miles distant, where have large
planting and other interest, cannot give
tnls place the personal attenti IN it re-
quires, and offer 1t for sale for that reason
and that alone. IL $3.50 $3.50
The place will be shown to those wish-
ing ,, TO examine it by my son, or Capt.
muLLALLY, now on the place. For fiIr-
Georgia. Al I.SSE '"'
OeC --F,E-- 20
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-10
PROCLAMATION.

WTHEREAS information has been com.
w municated to this department that
brutal and atrocious murder was COM
mitted upon the body OF Clement D. wal
lace, in the District of Chesterfield, on the
25th ult, by ono JAMES II. FLYNN, and
that said Flynn has fed from justice.
Now know ye that I, JAMES l.. ORR
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief in and
over the State OF South Carolina, to the
end that the said James NJ. Flynn may be
brought to trial and condign punis hment
for the said murder. do hereby offer a re.
ward OF $3.50 for his arrest and safe de.
livery in any jail in the United States.
Flynn, it is said, went from Lancaster
District, whore he has relations. He is
about thirty-five years Of age, has a ruddy
complexion, is Ave feet eight or nine
inches high, and wore black whiskers
The fingers on the left hand, except the
thumb and little finger, are gone. -
Given under my hand and the great Seal
IL. 8. ]of the State, in the city Of Colum.
bia, this 9th day Of December, 1867
JAMES L. ORR,
Governor Of South Carolina.
y. CAPERs, Secretary Of State.
Dec 10 Q
~ Lancaster Ledger publish twice.