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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
The Wrong Woman.

Reading the article in Thursdays Ctron-
acle headed, Shall Women Propose :" in
which Mrs. Cakes Smith relates story
of a woman proposing to the wrong man,
reminds me of an occurrence that happened
here some twenty years since. A dlstln-
guished professor and divine from this
neighborhOod was on a visit to some
friends east OF the mountains, and was
introduced to a very respectable family
which had two accomplished daughters
one of them very handsome and the other
rather plain. After spending some weeks
in the neighborhood, and having frequent
opportunities of meeting the ladies, he
became quite enam0red with the younger
and prettier of the sisters. He, however,
returned home without showing any
preference. He was a man of very
sedate and studious habits, and soon be-
came absorbed in his books, and for q
time he seemed to forget his new &C
quaintances. But the image of one of
them seemed TO be continually before his
mind. After having maturely considered
the matter, and having, I have no doubt,
sought guidance from on high, he con-
Guided to commence 81 correspondence with
the object of his affection. Unfortunately,
or fortunately, as he afterwards stated, he
addressed the wrorg lady. He had got
their names transposed. The correspond
ence finally led to an engagement. The day
was fixed for the wedding, and the grave
and reverend D. D. entered his appearance
at the proper time. But what was his
CONSERVATION to find that he was going to
marry lady he had not courted. But,
being sensible and an honorable man, he
said nothing about it, believing the hand
of Providence was In the matter. and was
actually married to the sister of the girl he
thought he had won. Time wore on she
proved to be a most amiable, intelligent,
and afectionate wife. He never told the
story till after the younger sister was hap
PLY married. He never had reason to re-
pent the mistake, and he to this day is
firm in the belief that God so ordered it
for his happiness Calls well that ends
vel" -Pittsburqh Chronicle.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

said, throwing himself on his knees before
me.
"IndeeI II
Twas wondering how he was ever going
to get up. That was very serious con-
sideration to me-
Can you love me?"
did not feel quite certain about that.
In fact think that was as much in doubt
about the state of my heart as Mr.. Fagge
was.
VIII you have me, darling?"
The next instant Mr.. Fagge gave yell
of pain that penetrated my soul. With a
hurried glance took in the whole situa-
ton. Father had arrived, and was now
putting his threat into execution. Mr..
Fagge made no resistance, but allowed my
father to lead him to the door. That was
too much. My blood boiled. I sprang
toward them, and grasped Mr.. Fagge
around the neck.
"My dear Aminidab," I cried, al do
love you, indeed do. You shall not take
him, father, he is mine, mine, my beloved
Aminidab."
"Beatrice p shouted father.
No, father, you shall not part us"
beatrice, will you not obey me?"
In all but this. But you can never tear
US asunder; no, never"
And chung tightly to the. beloved OF
my soul.
"Father sank into 8 chair, seemingly
quite overcome. waited for him to
speak.
"Mr. Fagge, take chair" he said, at
length. Beatrice" turning to me, edo
you mean to marry this man?"
eyes, sir"
Enough" Father smiled. "Beatrice,
allow me to introduce you to the Hon. Wal
ter Stillf1eet, of c., one of the wealth
lest men in the city, and my particular
friend !"
l turned towards Aminidab. He was
just removing wig from his glossy
black curls, and in his hand be held
fire-red moustache. With cry of Joy
l sprang into his arms.
Twill you love me as well as you did
Aminidab Fagge?" Walter asked.
Yes" murmured.
He kissed me.
There is only one way to manage a
headstrong girl, Mrs. Puggins," father said,
as my mother entered the room.
We all laughed heartily.
:" You played your part well, father" I
said.
"Well, the rest remains with you and
him"
All this happened several months ago
we are married now, but | have never
regretted my fathers ruse.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
Pennsylvania Railroads.

The Philadelphia Bulletin says: With
a considerably less area than some of the
other States, and with a large portion of
that area mountainous, Pennsylvania has
a much greater extent of railroads than
any other. There are in the State, finished
or nearly so, 4,62S miles, the cost of which
has been about two hundred and twenty
two millions of dollars. A few years ago
New York and Ohio each had greater
length of railroads than Pennsylvania, and
it was predicted that Illinois would also
soon exceed her But they have all been
distanced, not only in extent but in cost.
One-twelfth of all the railroad lines in the
United States is now in the State of Penn
sy lvania, and about one eighth of all the
money spent in building railroads In the
country has been spent Ii Pennsylvania.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
IoKr ON De MEYER. -

JOKE ON DE MEYER = Leopold De
Never the famous pianist has big head and
wears shocking bad hats - which are also excep-
tionally huge. When he lost one journey1ug
epair for hats of his size and sort are rarely seen
Accordingly, his manager telegfaphed TO New
Haven to forward the missing article when iouno'
and the wires answered thus:
.sDown express train met nat lying on the track
two miles east of New Haven. Mistook 1t for the
depot and ran right in. Engineer discovered err
ror and backed out. Freight train despatched to
remove the establishment, and shall forward 1t In
sections 40 requested"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
IMPORTATION.

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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON Will send Gree OF
charge) all who desire it. the prescription with the
directions for making and using the simple remedy by
which he cured of lung affection and that dread
disease, Consumption His only object is benet the
afflicted, and he hopes every sufferer will try his pre-
scripton 1t will COST them nothing and may prove
blessing Please address REV. ED WARD a. WILSON,
No. Ie South Second street. Willismsburgh New York
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
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BABYS LETTER.

he following letter, pnrporting to be from a
promising sprig of the rising generation, Just
&c weeks old, has been handed US, with The
urance that 1t is genuine as well as good, which
after baby, let it be exhibited.-Le Roy On p
sette:
Dear old unite,
dot DOR letter;
NV old nanny
She ditten better.
She every Cay
Little bit stronger,
Don't mean to be sick
Very much longer.
Daddys so fat
Can't hardly stagger,
Nanny says he jinks
Too much lagerl
Dear little baby
Had bad collie,
Had to take tree drOps
Nassy pGrag0Lic
loot dose of tatDip,
Felt worse than ever,
Shan't tate no more
Tatnip neverl
Wind on stOmit,
Felt pooty bad;
Worse fit of Stiffness
EyerI had.
Ever had belly ate,
Old Unite Bill?
Tain't no fun nOw,
Say what 90 viii.
fused to sleep all day
And cry all night;
Don t DO SO now,
Cause faint yight!
But I'm growing.
Getting pooty fat
Gain most two pounds,
Only tink @ yat
Little fiannin blankets,
Was too big before,
Nurse can't PIN me
In EN- no more.
Skirts so small,
Baby so stout,
Had to let the pIaits
In em ali out.
Got 8 head of hair
jess as black as night,
And big boo eyes
Vat look very bright;
NV nanny says
Never aid see
Any-ozZer baby
Half as sweet as me.
Grandma comes often,
Aunt Sarah, too;
Baby loves ZEN,
Baby loves 100.
Baby sends apooty kiss
To his untles all,
Aunties and cousins,
Big folks and small,
Can't yite no more,
So goodbye,
Jolly old unite,
Wiz a glass eye!
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

REMARKABLE STATEMENT.-The New
Haven (Conn) Register says that at the formal
breaking of ground of the Derby Railroad on the
5th inst, the President and Board of Directors
each threw three shovelsfull Of earth, also the men,
berS of tie Press.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12
FARMS & FRUIT LANDS.

The Illinois Central Railroad Company have for sale
in and upwards 1500D acres of choice
farming fruit lands all lying adjacent TO tier road
For grain growing. stockraisng and every purpose
prof table agriculture, these lands possess every re-
Quisite OF soil and climate.
THE FRUIT REGION
of Southern Illinois noted for Its wonderful Fertility
in the production of apples, pears, peaches and all
kinds OF fruits. During the of 1857 the Special
Fruit Express Train brought over 100000 boxes OF
peaches and So 900 bushels of strawberries to Chicago
alone from furnishing the first fruits of the
season to all the northern markets. $4,000 acres of
these fruit lands are now offered for sale favor
able terms.
Title in Fee from the State.
~ All station agents provided with plats, show
isg the lands for sale in their vicinity.
Information given upon all points at the office of the
Land Department, IS Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
descriptive pamphlet, with maps showing the exact To-
cality all the lands, sent to writing for
the same, in any language, to
JOHN II. CALHOUN,
Land CommiseiOner. Chicago.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

SHORT RULE TO MEASURE GRAIN
It is convenient to farmers and choppers
at this season to have an easy and correct
rule by which to measure corn in cribs.
Here is one: having leveled the corn in
the crib, measure the length, breadth and
depth, and multiply them together, and de-
duct from the product one fifth and you
have the number of bushels in the ear
for shelled corn take one-half of this To
be strictly correct, add half a bushel for
every one MISUNDERSTANDING Farmer.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

FATTENING CALvEs.-A sensible practi
cal farmer says that he has often noticed
that calves would thrive better on milk
that was not rich in butter than what was
commonly called very rich milk. The nu-
tritive elements of milk reside chiefly in
the casein. If you have cow that gives
particularly rich milk, and one that gives
quality poorer in butter, it is better in
every way to feed the calf on the milk OF
the latter. The calf will thrive better, and
you will get more butter from the milk Of
the first COW.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

Inc following letter, purporting to be from a
very promising sprig of the rising generation, inst
lnree weeks old, has been handed US. with the
assurance that 1t is genuine well good, which
we 90 not presume to doubt. II any one has a
smarter baby, let it be exhibited.-Le Roy On y
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-03-12

ONE who believes club-fOOted caHbages
to be the result OF impure seed, directs to
plant the stalks in the spring, as early as
the ground and season will allow, with
the heads on, and far enough from all
plants of the same species, that the wind,
insects, and bees cannot carry the pollen
and spoil the seed.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

Grant White; Swallows, by T. w.
Parsons; The Galaxy Miscellany;
Drift Wood, by Philip Quilibet; Ne
bule, by the editor, (including cor
respondenee.)
The LITTLE PILGRIM, by Grace
Greenwood. is one of those little lit
erary gems, without which the child
rem would lose many an hour of genu-
inc enjoyment. The terms are only
rs cents a year. Cheap enough for
the poorest to subscribe.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

How greatly tn memory of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN is reyered by the peo-
pie Of Germany was shown US again
on the 18Th of November. Mt Frank
fors.oE the Main. Mrs. LINCOLN had
on the day before been taken very
sick at The Hotel d'Angleterre. Next
moraiDg, when the Intelligence had
spread through the city, between six
and seven hundred persons belonging
TO all classes of society, called at the
hotel to inquire about the health Of
the widow Of the murdered Presi-
dent, and expressed the utmost sym
pathv for her.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17


NEW ALBANY, Indiana, is beeom-
ing an extremely unsafe and unde-
slrable' haoltation. A day or two
since young man, named Moore, was
shot dead in that place, by Mrs. Me-
LISA Morton, on charge of having
written insulting letters to her. and
refused to apologize; and the Judge
before whom she was brought for eX
animation. discharged her on S.. 600
bail. On yesterday, the remainder f
the Reno and Anderson tribe of ex
press robbers were taken out of the
New Albany Jail an hanged by MOB.
The case Of Mrs. Morton will prob
ably 20 to establish women's rights,
70 the extent at least of giving every
woman the right 10 carry revolver,
and to shoot every man who winks at
her. The deceased Moore NAV have
been very depraved young man. He
may have entertained designs opposed
to virtue generally. and to Mrs. Nor
tons virtue particularly, but the
principles of the common law do not
visit capital punishment upon bad In
tentlons. 1t wonld, perhaps, be a
comfort to the friends of Moore. if
ne has any, to know what was his
version Of the story. Mrs. Morton
has taken such pains to. prevent them
from ever knowing it; that no pre-
sumption can be raised in favor of her
own version. She has committed
murder. unjustifable murder. A
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

woman possessing ordinary self
respect can always repulse improper
advances, without resorting to Der
ringer pistols When it becomes
necessary for respectable females to
carry firearms to defend their virtues
against the Tav3ges of insulting
letters" it will be time to reorganize
society on a new basis Chicago Iri-
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

IT seems that the attacks Of the
Hon. LAFE DEvLIN upon the action
of prominent Democrats in deposing
him from the Craftsmanship Of the
State Central Cemmiitee. in the very
crisis Of the last campaign, have had
their effect 4 notice in the State
sentt,,el, calling meeting Of the
Democratic State Central Committee
on the 10th, shows that Mr.. DEvL1N
is again Chairman of that body. Va
presume the Hon. JOE MCDONALD
has met the fate which usually follows
usurpation.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

TIE Jesuits, who have been driven
from almost every country of Europe,
Catholic as we'll as Protestant, are
coming to this country in large num-
bers. The Libc- Eta Catholic says that
3 .4z9 Jesuits are now employed in
missionary work, and it seems that of
these there are no less than $50 in the
United States-including fathers,
scholastics aud brother coadjutors.
Under the laws of this country, they
are here free and safe in the pursuit
of their work
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

The Indianapolis Mirror is the
spieiest daily upon our table Pin
cenRes Gazette,
You're mighty right, Crit.
That's as sensible a remark as you
ever lnade.-IBdionopolis NilTOr.
Pqg noble frntrmrlI
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

Manufactured expressly for our trade, and
pirate for Holiday and Wedding Presents.
Constantly on hand choice selection Of
sILvER-PLATED WARE, which win be
sold at very close profit.
Particular attention given to the Re-
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An examination of our stock is respect
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17
OFFICIAL school returns in th

State Of Maine for the past two years,
show that the children are becoming
less numerous yearly, except in man
ufacturing towns, where there ID an
influx Of foreign population. Forty
years ago. ten children were common
number in family. Now the aver
age is Only four.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-17

The Chicago Tribune thinks that
while we are organizing societies and
parties for the suppression of intern
perance and the prohibition of traffic
in Intoxicating liquors, We are over
looking other sins of even greater
magnitude. IF intemperance is to be
extirpated by the prohibition of the
manufacture and sale of spirituous or
malt liquors, why not, argues the Tn
buaae. put stop to gluttony by remov-
ing entirely the food by which glut-
tons are made, and suppress licen-
tiousness--a crime more far-reaching
and blasting in its effects than either
liquor drinking or stomach stufing-
by tho passage of laws which
shall give a total prohibition of licen
tioUsness and of all the arts, means,
and appliances by which the same is
praeticed, aud men, women, and chill
dren reduced to its bondage" " Why
mo-" it says further, prohibit sen
suality and the means Of gratifying
it, as we'll as Drunkenness aud the
means of satisfying the thirst for
strong drink"
We infer from this, that the Tri
bune favors no reform movements that
do not carry with them the promise
to abolish every abuse. 1t objects to
attempting the suppression of one
vice because the effortis not directed,
at the same time, to every vice. 1t
would object to Miss DIX looking
after the insane and the abro CATION of
abuses committed in their treat
ment, because she did not also strike
at every other form Of oppression, in
GLIDING African slavery. Applying
that style of argument little further
it would not have laws Furnishing
theft enforced because murderers are
not always punished for their crimes.
WHAT hope could reformers have in
any work for the good Of the race, if
they were met by everybody in the
spirit manifested by the Tribune
What single abuse was ever removed
by efforts Unfortunately directed
against all crime? Don Quixotte did
many courageous things. He attempt
ed the reformation of all existing
evils, and had his lance in position
for charge against wrong whenever
and wherever he CHANGED to find it.
But we have yet to learn that the
world was any the better for his en-
deavors. Nevertheless, he seems to
be the Chicago 7ri5m,e's model of a
Reformer
f the temperance men discover any
way by which the multiplied evils
connected with drunkenness may be
abated or alleviated. they may mex
muster courage to attack gluttony anC
RIGHTEOUSNESS = twin monsters anc
brothers Of intemperance. For the
present we commend their prudence
In attempting only one thing at time
, 1868-11-13

COUNTY CoMMIssIoNERs.-O all sides
we hear expressions Of approval of the course
of the County Commissioners in insisting
upon settlement Of the county finances.
This is a duty that had never before been
discharged, and the Board deserve credit for
rising superior to considerations of friend
ship and rigidlY enforcing the law. Horotn>
fore every thing connected with the county
finances has been managed loosely, but in
the future we expect better condition Of
affairs Officers who are entrusted with the
handling Of public money will understand
that they are to be held to a strict account
ability, and will be careful to comply with
the letter Of the law.
, 1868-11-13
A New and Beautiful Country.


An exploring expedition, under John L.
Mcclellan, while prospecting in the vicinity
of st. Mary's Lake, on the Eastern base Of
the Rocky Mountains, near the British line,
discovered a beautiful region of country,
bearing no marks Of settlement, either by
Indians or white men. Captain Mcclellan
and companions travelled up the banks Of a
large stream for sixty miles, when, as they
we're emerging from a wide valley covered
mainly with timber and swamps, they beheld
the walls Of rocky canon rising perpendicu-
larly to hight Of from a hundred to two
hundred feet, while half mile ahead Of them
the prospectors saw a succession Of falls and
rapids rising to hight Of hundred and
6fty feet. Desiring to scan more closely the
natural beauties Of which they had obtained
glimpse, the two men proceeded up the
right bank of the river to the foot Of the
falls. Upon arriving there, scene Of won,
derful beauty presented itself to their view
The falls we're three 10 number, like stone
steps cut 10 the solid rock, and we're respecs
lively twenty-five, thirty five aud forty feet
in height, and separated from each other by
gentle rapids one hundred yards in length.
The width Of the upper fall was about fifty
feet; Of the lower ones seventy'6ve feet.
When standing at the base of the falls they
were at loss to tell where the wafer came
from. They could perceive a snowy conical
peak towering above, but far behind the up
per fall. Determined, if possible, to see all
the wonders, our explorers climbed to the
summit Of the falls, and there beheld most
beautiful heart shaped lake about fifteen
miles long aud from Eve to ten wide. The
lower point was at the falls the reentrant
angle directly opposite, and Eve miles dis,
tant. In the angle last named, and upon
each side Of the lobes Of heart, extending q
distance Of fifteen miles into the mountains,
was the snoW>caPped peak which they saw
from below, rising perpendicularly from the
waters edge a thousand feet high. On the
Southern side Of the lake was a heavy tim
bered slope, eliminating in a high noun
tai1 range 90 the North side, an extensive
and beautiful prairie,
, 1868-11-13
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