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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

MANY years since, IN the town Of
b, IN Y Vermont, lived old Uncle D..
who, although pillar of the church,
was somewhat waggishly inclined
Also Benoni J-,who, for short, went
by the name Of Old Nonv, thin,
spare, old bachelor, Of some fifty
years-one Of those half wits and half
fools who get of good many foolish
things, and some pretty sharp ones
Uncle D-and Nony were in the hay
field, Uncle D pitching hay upon
the wagon, and Nony loading, the
not uncommon rivalry going on be
tween them-the pitcher trying to
bury the loader in hay. and the load
er crying, More hay !" The load
was high, and nearly finished, when
Uncle D-,watchiug his opportunity.
threw mp very large forkful, taking
Nony IN the rear with such force that
he and the hay went down in some
what Of hurry TO the ground on the
other side Of the load. Uncle D.,
stepping quickly around, cried out /:
" Why, Nony, what are you down
here for?" After more hay, .SrE'
sharply replied Nony.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

For THE CONSIDERATION OF HONEST
DEMOCRATIC Y NoTERS - What party
furnished the men who conspired to
murder Abraham Lincoln, when on his
way to the National Capitol to take
the Office Of President The Demo
cratic. Who honor the name Of the
Infamous assassin, Booth, and in fre.
quent differences declare then wish to
build monument to his memory ?
Democrats.
What party forced the country,
either to abandon the Union and the
great principle Of government by the
voice Of the people, or to endure a q
gantic war and sustain the Union by
the cost Of half a million of lives and
thousands Of millions of national in
debtedness The Democratic
" hat party was it which cursed
and DETAINED the heroes who fought
for the Uulon, and still slander and
defame efficient soldiers and leaders
in the Union cause The Democrat
II
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

A RUNAWAY RAILROAD TRAIN
The railroad between Florence and
Bologna crosses the Appenines by in
clined planes, through a succession Of
nearly fifty tunnels. \ train Of near
ly forty wagons, with its precious
freight of fifteen hundred lives, was
recently descending the mountain,
when the engineer discovered to his
CONSERVATION that the prepondering
weight below had got control Of the
engine and all the brakes, and the
mass was launching itself with the
fury Of a velocity Of nearly a hundred
miles an hour towards destruction.
Signals Of distress, apparently use
less,w made, but onward rushed
the swift procession, now Plunging
into tunnels now, now shooting across
viaducts, filing the mountain gorges
with clamor unknown before. For
tunately, one Of the waymen, hearing
the extraordinary noise long before
he saw the train, and with quick in
telligence suspecting the difficulty,
changed a switch, which sent the train
reeling up a side track which led to
stone quarry several miles up the
moutain, where the force was spent
without accident.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
The Cunard Steamers.

Save in size one sees little change.
w hen England gets IN the rut of Gus
tom It's difficult to get out. Twenty
seven years ago they started with
candlesticks and wax candles, and
candlesticks they have got now
Twenty y-scven years ago they gave US
stewed prunes, and stewed prunes we
had to-day twenty-Seven years ago
they started without napkins, and we
heTe no napkins to this hour; twenty
seven years ago the devotees Of Bac-
chus went up to the larboard side
to get their grog, and their grog was
given them this morning out Of the
same ladle. Boston crackers were on
the table in 1910, and Boston crack
ers are set before US in 1868. The
same bill of fair on board the first
boat IS used on board the last. Eng
lishmen never change. How long
have you been waiter, George p
| asked at Fenton's in St. James
street. Seventeen years, and my
father before me, sir, he responded
with an air Of pride Twenty
years ago the captains got 9450 a
year-they get the same now. The
walters were paid then three pounds
per month-that is all they get now.
The perquisites are not gold mines by
any means. Even Judkins only gets
his dark state-rooms, and commits
sion on specie, never to exceed thIr-
ty pounds but even now he is groy
they refuse him pension. McIver
and Cunard only wish to exact the
pound Of flesh
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

4 HINT To BALD-IEADED PEOPLE.
Frederick Kemp writes from the
silver mines of Montana to the Herald
Of Health, giving the following hint in
reference to badness: - y friend of
mine. who had the misfortune to be
bald-headed knowing that there is a
wonderful inyigoratIng power in the
suns rays, last spring threw away his
hat, and worked in the gulcl all spring,
summer and fall, bare-headed. For
a few days the rays Of the hot sun
were almost uncomfortable. After
that time he experienced no uneasi-
ness whatever. The result was that
in the fall he had a good head Of hair.
And in this experiment he was not
alone. Several Of his acquaint-
ances, being, also, bald-headed, fol-
lowed the same plan; and were all
fortunate enough to experience the
same result" The editor adds that
a similar case once came uuder his
observation and processes to have no
doubt that % the exposure Of tie skin
to the air and sunshine, under proper
circumstances, and with it the glands
on which the growth of the hair de
pends. will cure badness.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

The letter from the Emperor Of
China to the President was contained
IN a walnut box, some two feet in
length 1t Is a veritable work Of art,
different indeed from ordinary epistles
in style, size and chirography. 1t
measures % feet IN length, is written
IN Chinese from beginning to end, and
contains enough Of parchment to fur
nish q dozen drums
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

Mr.. FULLER, a Methodist preacher,
found it necessary to exc out scanty
living by selling sermons. lie called
on lady in a parish where he once
labored and, as be announced his cr-
rand, the lady expressed her horror
and surprise. "What : Mr.. Fuller, !
thought you labored for souls, and not
for money" Fuller replied; a min
mister can't live On souls aras II he
could, he'd soon dePopuIate s4sa re-
glgn as this.l
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

y FRENCH naturalist asserts that
the trunks OF trees are always f1attened
in the northerly and southerlY direc-
ton, and expand in an east and west
line and these facts he connects
directly with the movement; in
rotation o. the earth.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

KEEP your potatoes from the light,
else they VIII lose their flavor and be.
come.bitter and strong. When the
danger from frost Is over, remove all
such as are intended for the table, to
some upper room, and keep the light
excluded. The outside Of the potato
Is the best.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

THERE are 10000 Germans in Tex
as, who plant. cultivate and gather,
one-tAird Of the cotton crop OF the
State, by their own labor
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

HARRY TowN.-It IS said that
among the two million people by
whom Yeddo in Japan, IS inhabited,
there Is not beggar in the streets,
not a dr-nkard, not a rutian. The
women are beautiful. the men are ro-
bust and energetic; there Is no trouble
about fashions education IS un.ver-
sal books are plentiful, though there
are no newspapers life Is simple and
easy, marriage universal; and the
children 60 naked, which IS cheap.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

''WE shall know what are necessa.
ries Of life, said country grocer
during a severe storm, "as no one will
venture forth to-day, except 30 pro-
cure them In the evening he found
that most OF his sales were yellow snuff
nd rum
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

NAPOLEON once entered . cathedral
and saw twelve silver statue
Nv hat are these?' said the Emperor
:. The twelve apostles J" was the re-
ply. Well said he, take them
down, melt them. and coin them into
money, and let them 90 about doing
good, as their Master did n
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

WHEN the Chinese saw the first act
Of the .. White Fawn,' they thought
they were looking at cunning pup
pets propelled by internal machinery.
\ cainst the assertion that the dan
GERS were women, they argued in this
Mellca woman wearee coat, all woman
wearee coat; ballet-girl no wearee
coat, because he steambingen.h - Fin
allv. convinced of their error, they
made a clamorous call for opera
glasses.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
INFORMATION.

Information guaranteed 10 produce iuNuriant growth
q hr upon bald head beardess face, also. rec
tpe fir the removal Of Pimples Blotches Eruptions,
Sel on the skin, leaving the soft, clear, and
osaaI, can be obtained without charge by address
- THOMAS F. CHAPMAN, CEEAIsT,
Ss5 Broadway, New York
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
N 6w Barber Shop
W VI. Pc SCH.

F4SHKO S4BLE B4RBER.
HAS Renewed to the building in the rear Of Tram :
4 ei s Joass' Hardware store, on Jail Alley
Sbapiug, Hair Cutting aRo SAampooiHg
CaIlanI try bis style 2I Wis
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
THE MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE.
Is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY,
In Lenahans Block, High Street, opposite the Post
Olce, Mineral Point. Wis, by
BLISS &c SON.

Professional aud Business Cards not exceeding six
lines, $40 per year.
Twelve lines Nonpareil type, compact matter, or
heireduivaent in space will be counted square.
Estrav Notices published four weeks. 81 for single
nirnai and ffty cents for each additional animal in
ame notice
Legal Notices al statnterates.
SnecfaI Notices, lea led and having precedence of
ordinary advertiser nts SO per cent advance or
5inary rates. -
AdYerti not accompanied with direction
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
FIR. PISCHEL
Law and COnveyancIng OMce.
o. SMITH
LIVERY STABLE,
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.

w I'LL be hand all times serve the public
w with alikinds of single double carriages and
horses Stable back Of the United states Hete High
street, Mineral Point. 60 JOHN gOYNTON.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
y. DALTON,
JOHN EEf fTfIfN.
- Dr. E. III. MITCHELL % 80
Tr~V u z \ t I, Git

One door OF puiford's Drug store, up stairs,
High street Mineral Point, respectfully solicits the
patronage Of the public All work warranted, ly34
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
2. WEBER
WILSON s. uEBsG

ITDRNEY'S and CounseIors at Law, Collecting
~ aud Real Estate Agents. and Agents for the Re
public Fire Insurance Company of Chicago
Otuce opposite the Court House, up stairs, Mineral
Point Wis.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
HENRY OSBORNE,

Drv Goods, Groceries. Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps
sc, sc. sc
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17

<Lstata.'s BzocG High s.. IHueraI Point, Hts.
Ss-- share Of the patronage Of the Public Is re,
speclfulIy solicited. 81
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
REESE & uULKS,

TTORNE1S AND C0CNSELL0ES At IAN
n DedgeytlIe Wis Attend 60 collections, and pra
ttra tn All me Courf1 Of this State. MI
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-06-17
j. &, MCFFETT
SIDNEY H.. sEEEPAfsD.
JOHN H. JONES,
NOTARY FURhIS,

Coareywesr and CJalm Ageat,
35I MFFLIN, IOWA CO., Wis. ltf
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

CHILDREN CHARGED WIN ATTEMPTED MrRDRR.-Jamss
McGunissn, thirteen years Of age and his sister Ellen,
fteen wero yesterday arraignod before Justice walter
charged with attempting 10 murder boy Of twelve
wears named Hayes Mrs. Eliza Hayes mother OF the
assaulted boy testified that the 9th day or Docem
ber she saw her son lying the sidewalk while one OF
the In the act OF striking him tho head
with brick aud the other beating MS body with ron
shovel. When her son was carried homo he was bleed
Ing from the ears and vomiting BLOOD while his body
was much bruised, and he was confined to bed under
doctors care for one week in consequence Of such
injuries The witness also testified that she heard
the mother OF the dessdapts urge them 10 murder her
son Just previous TO the above assault Tho exam-
nation adjourned for The purpose Of obtaining
testimony.
THs RecSsr srrciDE.-Tho post mortem examination
OF tho body OF WIN. u. simpson, who committed sui.
eide his boarding house. No. 17s Hgh street not No
ia previously stated, was made yesterday by Dr
shepard, who found thst death resulted from largo
dose OF laudauum. tho Inquest will 30 held BY coro.
Slatsery,
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
BROOKLYN CITY.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT cousr-tAsrtaH usrscr.


The Whi,ixey ETauds-Thc Case OF John
Bcvtin.
Before Judge Benedict
Tie exam lnatIon in the OF John Devlin, charged
with violating tbo Internal Revenue law was resumed
yesterday
Frederick cochsu, revenue inspector called TO
tho witness stand, and his testimony continued from
whore he left OF yesterday Witness found books AZ
the plumbers shop Of Francis Devn pertaining their
except those already produced In Green lane
Prospect street, In stable. found sixteen
barrels more Of whissey; the nth Of
October found twenty-cght barrels at the
plumbers shop; these mad the chalk marks on them
those found Ia tho stablo the plumbing shop Is the
Third collection district: Dovlin az the Kcarnoy
House. corner of Sands street and hudson avenue on
the morning OF October 3; Mr.. Daily aud we're out
together went into tho yard back OF tho Kosrney
House and found oight barrels Of whskey thero un-
BRANDED and still warm looking about found six
barrels tho distlery yard OF the Kearney House;
Devn and Mr. Philips came into tho yard while was
there about to put brands upon the barrels
when told them not 10 do so.
Several other Witnesses for the prosecution
amned and the court then adjourned till to-day,
when the examination OF witnesses for the doience w
ba commenced
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
"A Coup d'Etat Anticipated in
Florence.
Especial American Mission to
the Pope.
Proceedings Of the Southern Recon
struction Conventions.
MOUNT vESUv.US.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.


"A Side or the Volcano Detached and Tum.
lbles D0wn-Houses and Carriages Buried
In the Ruin-Loss Of Many Lives.
NAPLES, Jan. 30, 1865,
VIA LONDON, Jan. 29-ll:40 p. M.
The eruption Of Mount Vesuvius, which has
continued with greater or less intensity since its
occurrence in the past year, has eliminated, if
may 80 term it, in an unusual and very fatal
catastrophe.
Yesterday evening the side Of Mount Vesuviu
lying right opposite the gate of CASTILLO Nuovo,
one of the Notifications of this city, situated
between the royal palace and the sea, fell, tumb.
ling outward.
The detached portion buried several houses
built In the vicinity and overwhelmed carriages
and other conveyances passing on the highway at
the moment.
The scene is melancholy and full of ruin.
The road running in the neighborhood of the
volcano is filled with rocks and earth which just
lately formed part of the mountain.
This extraordinary event has also been attended
with considerable loss of life, but the number of
persons killed has not yet been ascertaned.
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
FRANCE.

The Army Bill Passed in tho Sennse-Argu.
ments In Opposition.
PARIS, Jan. 20, 1868.
The bill for tho reorganization Of the army, having
passed the Corps Lcgsatf before tho Senate this
week and gave rise to an interesting discussion.
N. Michael Chevalier. in powerful speech, opposed
the BILL He took strong grounds in favor of peace for
France, and these grounds argued against the
pre France should MAINTAIN close relations with the
neghborng European Powers all Of whom should unite
to resist the empire OF Russia and the republic OF
Americanations which, in the extraordinary growth Of
their territory and ambition threatened TO
shadow the world.
Marshal Nell speaking for the government supported
the bill. He replied TO the arguments adduced against
tho bill by NJ. Chevnlicr, declaring the grounds on
which they rested unienable As for the fears ex
pressed by Mr. Chevaller regard TO Russia they
absurd; such views reutcd by every in the
history OF Europe since the war in the Crimes
Tho debate ended yesterday evening" when the vote
was tnken and the bill passed
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
FLORIDA.

The Convention-The stntc Treasurer Or
dcrcd to Keep the Public Money Subject to
the Order of the Convcntion-lnstruction ions
from General Meade.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 20, 1868.
In the Convention to day Mr.. Billings offered
luton prohibiting the Legislature from removing the
charter OF tho Florida Railroad which ordered 10 be
printed and referred to the Committee Corporations
petition presented from the loyal citizens OF
South Florida, on which action taken asking for
State scrip redeefnabe In lands in compensation for
property taken by Confederate officers during the war
A resolution passed requiring the State Treasurer
10 send In q report Of the money In his hands and
hold subject TO the action OF the Convention and pro.
hibiting any officer OF the Convention from drawing
any funds from the treasury without the vote OF the
Convention resolution authorizing the issue Of State
scrip for the purpose OF dsrayng the expenses OF tho
Convention was referred TO the Finance Committee.
resolution was introduced and referred TO the judi
ctary Committee prohibiting any distinction on account
Of color n railroads steamboats, or places Of public
amusement or instruction.
The Finance Committee was instructed 10 report
regarding the per diem and mileage Of members
and officers The Committee OF Finance reported that
The financial agent had had an interview with General
Meade who instructed the Convention 10 levy direct
tax and offered 10 assist s collection II necessary. lie
also empowered the convention 10 draw funds for It's
necessary expenses from the state treasury IL Il cons ned
any The repors nas adonted and tho Convention sd-
ioutned.
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

THg LoSI,oN MONEY MARKET LONDON, Jan. 20--5 T..
M-Consois for money ana tho account, close a. 03M
United ates 1ye-twenty bonds close quiet at II;
Illinois Central Rail AZ shares, S6L; Erie Railway
shares. ASH Atlantic and Great Western consolidated
bonds, rs.
FRANKFORT BoURsE --FRAHKFoRT, Jan. 29-5P. M
United States fve-twonties for tho issue OF 1862,
75T a 10.
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MAaUEr.-IIvERpoor. Jan 295
r. M.ihc sales OF cotton to-day foot IL 900 bales at
the following quotations :-Middng upands, 734d. a
7Md; middng Orleans, Sd. a 8Hd.
ldvERrooi. BRRADsrUrFs MARKET. T.--IivERpooI, Jan.
29-Evening. 44s Cd for mixed Western; wheat,
16s for white California, and Ids. Cd for No Mwau.
kec rod Barley, 5s Cd FOR American. Oats, 3s. lid.
Tor American Peas. 46s. 3d. for Canadian. Flour, 37s.
81 Tor Western
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKgr.--IdyERPooI, Jan. 29-
Evening-Bee l20s. for winer cured exua iino moss.
Pork. 7fs for new Eastern prime mess Lard, b2s for
nne American. Choose SIS Cd for tho highest range
OF fine. Bacon, 40S for Cumberland cut
LIVERPOOL Produce MARKET -LIvERPooI, Jan. 29-
Evenng-No. IL Dutch standard sugar. 24s Sd. Rosin,
6s. 80. Tor common Wilmington and lis for fine pale
Taliow f2s 3D. for American spirits or turpentne,
20s per cwt. Petroleum, Is. 2lsd. for refined
LoIDoN MARKGrs--L0SDoN, Jan. 29-5 L, M.-Whaic
oil $50 per 252 gallons Sperm oil fI0 per ton. Lin
seed OIL E3G los per Lnseed casos. Sl0 los per
ton tor thin obiong
PETROLEUM MAIKsr ANTWERP, Jan. 20-5 +. M-Pe-
trolcum, 42H francs for standard white.
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
NEW YORK.
The workinGmen's Convention at Albany.

The Workingmcn's Convention mt Albany.
ALBANY, Jan. 20. 1865.
In the wortingmen's Convention to-day the Commit
tee on the Presidents address reported, recommending
that the Committee on General Good be requested to
report what amendments TO tho Eight Hour law are
necessary to secure their enforcement nsrucng the
President to tender thanks TO the workingmen OF New
York for securing the conviction OF Sophia Myers,
charged with defrauding sowing girls, censuripg Gov
Fenton for pardoning her. demonstrating against
convict labor bong used In detrment OF labor outside
the Prison and denouncng the bull 6 Assembyman
Fagg to introduce boot and shoe manufacturing IN tho
Auburn Prison.
The report nstructs the officers to correspond with
Senators Morgan and Conkiing in favor OF the Eight
Hour bill now pending IN the United States Senate.
Tho report was adopted.
The Committee on General Good reported in favor of
again insisting on tho passage OF bill reducing the
hours OF labor OF drivers and conductors which
adopted
Tho Committee on Constitution reported amend
ment which was adopted, limiting the number OF rep
resentatves TO convention to ono member from an
organization OF 500 members and under two TO
organization OF 600 members aud three to organ
zauon OF 900 mombers. but not than three from
any one organization.
committee Of one is to be appointed by the president
to open reading rooms in their respective localities
tax Of $500 on each 800 members levled.
The New York herald., 1868-01-30
MISSISSIPPI.

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for "a Ioyui News
pnper-Memoriaist "a Congress.
JACKSON jan 20, 1908.
In the Reconstruction Convention to-day preamble
and resolutions offered and referred. That bat
few loyal papers were published in tho Sato and low
loyal citizens encouraged journals that will advocate
true republican principles and unqualified LOYALTY TO the
constitution and laws, shall be the duty OF tho FIRST
Legislature convened under the constitution framed by
this Convention to provide for the election Of official
printer In each Congressional district, county aud muni
cipaty, and such officer shall havo all OF the official
printing, including all advertisements inserted sad
Journals at rates OF compensation TO bo fixed by law
Tho Committee on distribution reported an appeal 70
Congress appropriate much or the levied
cotton In 1857 In this State viii enable the Freed
mems Bureau TO supply the actual wants OF the citizens
OF Mississippi without regard TO color. The bost nfor
nation they have shows that actual want will exist
before another crop eau be gathered. II ordered
be printed.
A resolution was adopted TO appoint a committee OF
nlnc on the draft OF the constitution.