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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
THE MANIT0W0C LITERARY LSS0GIA-
TION.
A Generous 0fer from Col. XIX. Jones

A Generous 0fer from Col. K. K. Jones.
We haze heretofore referred to the
fact that Col K K Jones proposed to
materially aid the organization of Lit
erary Association at this place. He has
set his heart on it and as might be eX-
pected by those who know his generous
nature he stops short of nothing that viii
bring about the attainment of his wishes.
We present below private letter receiv-
ed in this place which we think will be
read with pleasure by every man who
feels an interest in the institutions of
Manitowoc:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, Jan. sd 1868.
My DEAR CHARLEY
For some time past-since my last let
ter to you'll have thought of it, and I'M
doubtedly shall add materially to the
amount [ proposed, through you, to give
for the organization of Library and
Literary Association in Manitowoc. If
one is to be started it should start right,
and on such a foundation as to insure
success. Before l came up here [ had
determined to give the east twenty feet
of my property, corner of York and
Seventh streets, with the building there
on my old store, to such an association,
provided my old friends there would &C
cept the trust and begin the foundations
of something of the kind contemplated
in my former letters [ only making tie
condition that the property be kept for
such use forever; or if it ceased to be so
used then the property to revert
But in the case of the death of myself,
wife and children and the property cease
to be used for such purpose, the then
town or city las the case may be- authori-
ties shall designate its use for any other
charitable or literary use.
have no time for all the details. You
of course get my idea which is that you
will thus have place for building, and
a building for immediate use and that will
tthe lower story bring you some revenue.
| cannot tell when [ shall go home to
Quincy but you had best write me there
Very Truly your friend
(Signed) X. K. JONES.
Col. Chas. II. Walker, Manitowoc, Wis.
By the above it win be seen we have
something we can commence on immedi-
ately. The next thing in order is to or
ganize and put the ASSOCIATION in running
condition. At the request of some of
our citizens who feel au interest in the
matter we insert in another column call
for meeting to be held at the Law office
of Chas. I'll. Walker Esq, on Saturday
evening, next at q clock. As this As
ISOLATION very nearly concerns the wei
fare of our thriving town 1t is hoped there
will be a full attendance that we may tes-
tify to Mr.. Jones our appreciation OF his
munifcent gift.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

ENLARGED.-The jackson Co., Ban
aer comes to Us nine column paper, and
as usual every column Overlooking both
with good sense and the wittiest Of non
sense. Capt. Watrous is a trump card
in the pack of Wisconsin editors always
playful and always winning. He is get
ting up an immense circulation by tend
ing closely to home affairs He probably
has better home support than almost
any paper in the State, and he uses all
he makes in the Improvement of his
sheet, Capt, long may your Banner
wave!
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
THE GOODRICH LINE OF STEAMERS.
Preparation for an Early Opening of
Navigation.

A visit to the shipyard of Mr.. G. S.
Rand and the vicinity of where the
Goodrich Line of steamers are moored
will convince any one of the enormous
amount of work that is being done in re-
pairing and fitting up the steamers of
this line. We paid short visit to this
locality and where surprised at the large
amount of money that is being laid out
by Mr. Goodrich in Strengthening the
boats and making them, in every respect
staunch and sea worthy.
The steamers Sea Bud and Coo'ct are
being thoroughly overhauled, and fur
nished and rebuilt throughout The
new guards, deck frames etc, are already
in an advanced state of completion,
Each one of these boats has been subjected
to most thorough examination and every
plank that was in the least defective has
been substituted by the best of white
oak. The machinery is also receiving
every attention and is being brought to a
perfect state of efficiency. The boiler of
the steamer Comet is being enlarged so
as to be capable of making more steam.
When rebuilt and the repairing of
the machinery of these beats has been
accomplished, they will be in a better
state of efficiency than they have been
for five or six years past. These i'm
provements will very materially inhance
the safety, comfort and pleasure of
| those who will have occasion to use this
popular line of steamers.
The Propeller Otta,oa will also receive
a thorough overhauling, but the work on
this boat has not as yet reached very
forward state.
The steamers Northwest and Orion are
new boats and of course are in perfect
state of efficiency. Before navigation
opens however, they will receive new
coat Of paint, which will improve their
looks considerably. The new steamer
Manitosooc, which is generally considered
will be the fastest, and finest boat of the
line, is in a very forward state of com
pletion A large force of men are at
work in finishing the cabin, which will be
better and handsomer than the North
aoest's. This is saying good deal, but a
fact nevertheless. 1t is the intention to
have her finished and ready for business
at the opening of navigation With the
addition of this fine craft to the line, and
the repairing of the above named boats
Mr. Goodrich will be enabled to accom-
modate the travelling public and shippers
that patronize this line, better than ever
before. We can safely predict success
full season for the Goodrich line Of steam
crs. And Mr. Goodrich certainly de-
serves success, for he always looks to the
safety and comfort of passengers and the
accommodation of shippers.
Mr.. Goodrich is now buying q large
amount of ship timber, sufficient to build
a boat the size of the Northeast Large
sticks of white oak are daily arriving at
the yard, and no better timber can be
found anywhere 1t is a source of great
wealth to the county and thousands of
our inhabitants are directly or indirectly
benefited
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

GREAT EXCITEMENT. The New York
Boys will remain one week longer The
excitement is still increasing at the New
York Boys store, in EIubbard's building.
Their store is crowded from morning till
night Just received another consign-
ment from New York consisting of French
Merino's. Empress Cloth, Black and all
colors. Call and examine their stock.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

The steamboat owners ofDetroit, Mich :,
have decided to petition Congress for an
amendment of the present laws, so that
hereafter lake vessel. shall only pay a
certain tax each year, the largest classS250
No tax will be placed on receipts, and no
fine for a technical breach of law shall ex-
coed 80. Steps have been taken to
make decided demonstration in this di-
rection.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

PERsoNAI4.-CoI Lowell of Kenosha,
is at the Windiate House.
Judge Taylor arrived herelast Sunday
on his way to Kewaunee to hold Court
Hon. David Smoke. member Of As
sembly for this District, has been home
for few days.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

Evergreen City What warm and
genial city it is. 1t is beautiful place
and ice and snow are entire strangers
to Its inhabitants The flowers in their
gardens are in full bloom, and the green
blades of grass on the crowded business
streets are gently waving hither and
thither all the year round, in obedience
20 the tropic like winds which that lati-
tule is favored with But then again
there is dark side to this. The inhab-
itants of this same city are SO unfortunate
as to be unable to enjoy a skate
on the ice; for the mighty river that
rushes through its limits ON towards the
sea never freezes over. Its papers tell
us as much as it will be seen from the fol-
lowing extract we take from the Times :
''Couidn't Get M.-The propeller j.
Bertschy came down from Milwauk ee, on
Thursday night of last week. entered the
open bay and river here, Friday morning
as usual, discharged her cargo, and start
cd for Two Rivers for some freight, with
he Intention of stopping at Manitowoc
over night on her return, but she found
the bay and river full of ice of such solid
ity that she could not get in, and was
obliged to return here for an accessible,
convenient and safe harbor.
Was the above information obtained
iom the Collectors books?
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

In our paper may be found an adj
vertisement of James Wick, Importer and
grower Of Flower and Vegetable seeds,
Rochester, n. Y. We have reasons to
believe he is straight forward business
man, and those in want of seeds right
from the Fountain Head will do well to
write direct to him, or buy his seeds here
In town. For ten cents he will send you
his Catalogue and Floral Guide"
magnificent book.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

A LEAP YEAR SLEIGH RIDE.-This is
privileged year for the young ladies.
Leap year parties and sleigh rides
are all the go througho the State, as
we notice by our exchanges, and the
fair ones of our village are not behind
those of other towns in taking advantage
of the high prerogative that is furnished
them only once in four years This IS a
long established custom, but where it
originated we know not, and we presume
it is a glorious privilege to the young
miss and old maiden to be enabled to do
the counting once in few years.
A leap year sleigh ride was INDUCED in
by the young ladies of s'sweet sixteen"
of our village last Tuesday evening, in
which they made all the necessary ar
engagements, each inviting one or more of
their beaux to accompany them. Those
of the boys who were lucky enough to
receive an invitation are enthusiastic in
their description of the way things were
conducted.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
New Music,

SAILING into Dseamland A Revere,
by +. w. Root, with beautifully colored
title page, price 60 cts.
Ola, Fantdsee Roneonesque. By Sc.
Pratt. with Autograph title page by Vaas,
price GO cts.
.Sleig1s1de Gozop. Arranged as a
Duet for Cabinet Organ and Piano by
G. T. Root. ? pages, price IS cts.
Undise Wahz by = b. Hubert. The
title page of this piece is very beautiful
and is taken from Il scene in Undine,
price 60 cts.
In addition to the above are four pieces
arranged for the Guitar by Geo. w.
Brown.
The Barry .Schottisch, by S. Stevens,
price 80 cts.
Octoroon ISchottisch, by G. E. Root,
price 20cts
Malez, A touching song by G. F. Root,
| price 80 cts.
I Ash; no More Song by the same au-
thor, price 80 cts.
All the above pieces can be obtained at
| the Franklin Bookstore OF from Root &
Cady. 81 Washington ST., Chicago.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
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We arc requested to announce thai
the Ladies Sociable Of the Presbyterian
Church viii meet next Tuesday evening
at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Luling.
\ general attendance is desired.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

ACCTDENT.-Quite severe accident
occurred to Mr.. VIM. Backus last week,
while at work in the lumber woods, which
resulted in breaking rib and otherwise
severely bruising him. He was brought
home last Tuesday and is recovering rap
idly from the effects of his injuries.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

We are glad to notice that the Green
Bay Gazette is improving. It needs more
than one man to make any paper just
what it should be, fo~ no ordinary man
can stahd it long to do al the work the
editorial columns require.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

We received on Tuesday afternoon,
ger and Express Line, Chicago Evening
journal Of the previous evening. Pretty
good time
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

The I,uesdeH came to our pier last
Thursday evening. The wind blew gale
from the southwest, but Cap. Kirkland
is man who is bound to run when there
ed to the officers of said steamer for late
papers.
The Propeller Bertschy came into the
river on Friday This is her second trip
to this place. She appears to be very
good boat.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

Sousaera. sd Eastern Mail, via Chiffon and Fond dt
s nas-Arrires daily {Monaays excepted) at A. NJ
Closes (sun.ays exceptedl at 2. NJ
~So, t,arn Mail, via Sheboygan-Arrives daily lSun
Ssys eyoepted) Mt o'clock P. NJ. Closes at 4. NJ
Northern Mail, to Two Rivers only-Arr1ves daily
IS o'clock a N. Closes at o'clock p NJ
Sor4I avn Mail via C-een Bav Kewaunee. Door
,onatv o Lake Sap arfar twice aweek-Arrivese every
Tuesday and Friday at O'Clock A. NJ Closes every
Monday and Thursday at O'Clock p. VI.
Northwestern Mall Branch Mills. Reedsville and
Nenasha once a week.-Ar1ives every Friday at 9 a.
IL. Closes every Friday at 10 A. NJ
Office Hours from o. clock A. II. to O'Clock p NJ
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
lmnortant Sewing Machine Etatiss!cA

The following utescsting statistics gather from
retHrs by die crl manufacturers Of Sewing
machines throughout the United States. The figures
Which present show at glance the wonderful
growth and great Importance of ths branch Of Amer
lean manufactures. 1t will be observed that one
pany alone has produced and sold within the year
forty-three thousand machines, 1t is somewhat re-
markable that during the recent stagnaton in trade
this busnass has been but slightly, if at all affected
But below the figures.
Sewing Machines manufactured and sold as per
quarterly returns for the year ending June l0th 1867
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

Mr. Packard has commenced to
carry out his contract in repairing
Eighth ST., bridge
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

A CALL. K. X. Jones, of Quin-
cy, Ills., formerly of this place, having
generously offered to donate his old store
property on York street for the purpose
of enabling us to organize LIBRARY
AND LITERARY ASSOCIATION, al who feel
interested in such an enterprise are re-
auested to meet at the Law Office of Chas.
H. Walker, Esq, on Saturday evening
next, at 7 IL clock, for the purpose of
taking the initiatory steps towards such
an organization.
1t MANY CITIZENS
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

The Sleighing is splendid. Could
not possibly be any better.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

The mail now arrives on the same
day It leaves Fond du Lac. Good.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
MANY CITIZENS.

Our HARBoR 1t is generally known
by our citizens that Hon David Smoke
introduced bill into the Legislature pc
titionlng Congress to grant US the addi-
tional $45, 900 which the engineers re-
ported as necessary for its completion. -
The bill passed Mr. s. came home i,n-
mediately to induce our citizens to send
some one on to Washington to look after
or interests there. There was a wide
spread feeling in favor of this move, and
there was some opposition. A meeting
of the Harbor Commissioners was called
and met on Friday evening last. The
subject of sending some one to the Ma
tional Capitol was discussed and vote
being taken was decided in the affirma-
tive. We do not know who will go j.
ID. Markham, Esq, is talked Of but we
do not know as he has consented.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
TRIBUNE OFFICE.
Manitowoc, January 80, 1868 !
WHEAT-Wnter, 52,409245
Spring, S1,9092,05
RYBS1, 25G1,50
OATS-6oQ6ac
BARLEY-1.S0a IS
PEAS-l'15@a1.5
BUCK WHEAT--oa@S0cts
BEANS-s2, 5093,oG
TIMOTHY SEEDS %
RAPE SEED-S2OoGfao 90
FLAX SEEDS. 0002175
E. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EGGS, per dozen-20925cts
BUTTER, per tb-25@21cst
FLOUR, winter, per 1.o0412OO
sprng-s9.00a10.o0
MEAL per cwt-S2.25(42.5 so
WOOL per fb-30(G.4oc
SALT per brl-S3.0O
PORK, live cwt-s4Oo45oO
dressed-ssoo@
BEEF, on fo2t-415Cd.51I
drcsseh-s6.0a@I,0 90
SHEEP, per head-s3.00
WHITE FISH, hlf brl-s5.50
HIDES, green-sd9cts
dry-16Ge11cts
Hay. per ton-SlS.o0620.OO
WOOD, per cord-S2. 15az3.76
LUMBER. common-S14O0
SHINGLES star or A sawed-S2 o0673.5O
a,sd-Sa.0o@225
LATH per M-s2.50
PICkETS-S10.00
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

VESSEL tonnage "A Milwaukee pa
per publishes list of vessels belonging to
that District and the port to which they
belong, and gives the tonnage of each.
This report makes Milwaukee first, Ra-
cine second, with other ports following
along, Manitowoc among the last. Pro
badly the report was correct when made
up, but we have harbor upon which
one seasons work has been done and the
vessel property hailing from this port is
rapidly increasing. Next Spring when
the vessels now on the stocks at this
place are launched and all of Capt.
Goodrich's steamers have painted on
their sterns COZ MANITowoC,' we shall
be second only to Milwaukee. We would
suggest to rival ports, perhaps you have
noticed in Legislative proceedings the
passage of bill Incorporating the
Goodrich Steam Transportation Com.
pany well you'll hear more of it here
after.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

study-there was more interest shown
with better results. Miss Guyles is
young teacher, but being a superior
scholar, and possessed of good judgment
will undoubtedly make an excellent teach
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-01-03
A Chapter of First Thing s

Printing was first brought into
England, March 26, 1471.
The first total abstinence society
was organized February 13, 1926.
Steam navigation was first success
fully applied February IL, 1909.
The first printing was done April
"a, l414.
The first English steamer for India
sailed August 16, 1926.
The first commencement at Har-
ward College took place Oct. 9, 1642.
The first Cardinal was made No
|vember 20, 1924.
The first mariners compass was
made November 21, 1902.
Gunpowder was first used Decem-
ber %, 1881.
Christmas was first celebrated De-
cember 25, A. d. 9S.
The first trial by Jury took place
May IA, A. D. $40.
The first debate In the United
States House of Representatives was
on the subject Of a tariff. In the de-
bate, one Of the members from South
Carolina, favored a protective duty
on hemp.
The first wooden mill on the Pacific
coast has been set in operation at Sa-
lem, Oregon, with four hundred and
eighty spindles.
The first building erected in Amer.
lea to collect the Kings duties occu-
pied the site at the corner of Rich
mond and North streets, Boston.
The earliest reference to music we
have is the book Of Genesis, (chaptel
!iv., verse 21. where Jubal, who liv.
ell before the deluge, is mentioned
as the "father of all such as handle
the harp and the organ"
The first daily newspaper evel
printed in Virginia was in 1850, and
the subscription price was fifty dol
lars per annum.
The first religious newspaper evel
issued, was the "Herald of Gospel
Liberty" which was published by
Elias Smith, in Portsmouth, N. III,
in 1903.
The first cut nails ever made were
produced in Rhode Island, and thu
Historical Society OF that State has
the machinery employed at their in
PRODUCTION. The nails were made
during the Revolution. '
The first iron works established il
New England were at Lynn. Th'
first attempt to melt ore was mad,
in 1643.
i The first paper made in New Eng
land was produced at Milton; th,
first linen at Londonderry, the frs
blankets at Ipswich; the first scythe
and axes at Bridgewater the frs
powder at Andover the first glass a
Quincy.
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CITIZENS BANK
CARLINS & CO., Bankers.

nFFiCE at the old stand, West end of Tay'
u lor's Block, opposite the Court House.
Once open for business from so'clock to
IL q. M, and from O'Clock TO p- m.
Exchange, Coin and Government Seouri'
ties bought and sold, and General Banking
Bus ness done.
N.B.-Interest paid on special deposits on
agreement At the rate of from eight to ten
per cent. per annum, as per length OF time
Also, Special Agents for Jay Cook d Co.
for the conversion Of 7-30's into Government
Consols, or 5.70's as they are generally call
apr26nO49.lyf
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HKNKY BRoWE. y.F. BURKsT.
nROWE & BURKET,
ID Attorneys at Law, -
Will attend to ell business entrusted to their
sare in Hancock and adjoining counties.
OFFICE:
Over G1een's Drug Store, opposite Court House.
FIEDLAY, OHIO,
nrParticular attention given TO Collec-
lions; Foreclosures of Mortgages, Partitioning
of lands, Guardian and Administration mat
srs Jan. "a, 81
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E. 7. d MN,
ATTORNEY at Law,

lfTILL practice in Hancock and adjoining
w counties, will make collections at very
reasonable rates. A regular authorized
Claim Agent, will prosecute claims for Boun
". Rack Paw, Communication of RatiOns, Lost
Horsss, or any other claims against The Gov
srrmsnt. A Justice of the Peace, will make
Deeds and Mortgages, and always promptly
attend to sll business entrusted TO his care
and solicits 9 share of patrona Office IL
Wilson's Block, Main street, FinT, Ohio.
dec7sno37.1y
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1868-01-03

Those wishing a good book for al
most nothing. will take advantage of
Jour very liberal offer to subscribers.
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ID. B. BEARDSLEY,
Attorney at Law and
Claim Agent,

TWILL practice in State and q. s. Courts,
w and attend promptly TO business en-
trusted TO his care.
A Justice Of the Peace will attend to
oonyeyancing and taking Dispositions
Onice-Room No. /, MelodeOn Building
PindIay. o. junell1y
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MA BROWN Jas. A. BOPE
LAW OFFICE.

ID Having formed co-partnership. wii
promptly attend 70 all business, in and out OF
Courts, requiring the services of an attor
ney. and to the collection OF all claims
seainst the Government, or otherwise.
Once over "Head- Quarters" Findlay, o.
Aug. al, ls65-l2 IA lv.
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Entrikin & Ballard,
Physicians & Surgeons.
FIND L AY, OHIO.

~ OFFICE-In the room formerly oocu-
pied by DR.. Entrikin.
All accounts standing six months must be
closed by cash or note. In future, settle
ments will be promptly made every SIX
months.
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;ol. VIM. Mungen & Gen. II. B.Walke:

Col. 4ungen & Gen. II. B.Walke;
HAVING FORMED A PARTNER.
IL ship in the practice of LAW, offer their
professional services to the public. They
win sttend TO all professional business en-
trusted to them in the State and United States
Courts.
Once on Main street, three doors south oi
the Court House, Flndlay, o. apr6
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF FINDLAY. OHIO

OF EINULAY, OHIO.
(Authorized Capital, $780, ,OOO.)
Dssignated Depository and Financial Agent
Of the q. 8. Bank of Discount, Deposit and
Exchange. Interest paid on Special Deposits
6sakag HOURS TO IL o'clock Il. NJ, and 10
o'clock p. NJ.
a. DIRECTORS
z. P. JOINS. w. b. WHyELsR, HENRY Brown.
Isaac DAVIS. J. Il. wILsos.
- Banking House in Crook House Block
E.P. JONE1, Pres.
ost3s " sstL c.E. kILEs, C.sh,r.