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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

Lone IN THE SERvICE-The 2Sth
day of October just past, completed
the 40th year of II. II. HoUGHToN' 5
connection with the press as editor of
a political paper, he having common
ced his career in Vermont OF the 28th
of October, 1928 In the last num-
Der OF the Galena Gazette, with which
paper he has been connected for many
years, we find an article over the sig
nature Of Mr.. II. upon his connection
with the press, which we have read
with much interest, for the date of
Mr.. HoUGHToN' first occupation of
the Editorial Chair, was about the
time We finished a three years appren-
ticeship at the case, and just two and
half years prior TO our assuming the
sponsibIlitles Of an Editor. The
JOHN Quincy ADAMS campaign was
before this. but like Mr. HoUGHTox.
we supported for the Presidency to
the best of our ability,
HENRY CLAY. twice;
VIM. HENRY HARRISoN, twice
ZACHARY TAYLOR
WINFIELD SCoTT
JOHN e. Fremont;
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. twice
ULYSSUS : GRANT.
Making ten Presidential campaigns in
which we have participated, and we
still firmly believe that the interests
of the country would have been better
served. had each of the above named
gentlemen been elected, and been per
mitted to have lived until the end of
his official term
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

AT the Republican meeting in
New York on Tuesday evening,
goth ult, Hon Mr.. Brewster Of
Pennsylvania. said that Grant recent
ly addressed a friend in these words:
This much | wish and declare to be
my policy-that such degree of
peace and tranquility shall exist in
this country that man may speak
his mind in any part of our great
land, and that without molestation or
hindrance."
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
congratulations

He doctrine that ''all Is talr IN poll
tics" has been so long promulgated
by certain leading politicians that
many are led to believe it. But
long experience in political life has
convinced Us that straight forward,
fair dealing in political matters. is
just a. essential to ultimate success
rs IN the ordinary transact ions of life.
We are not surprised at the resort to
antaIr means in conducting political
campaign by some of our political
opponents whose hungerings for polt-
zeal power are SO great as to lead them
to almost any subterfuge TO CRAFTY it,
out we are surprised that our cotem-
porary Of the Dodgeville Chronicle
should so far forget himself as TO re-
sort to so unfair means as to publish
different editions of his paper for diff
ferent localities, as was the case last
week. And we deeply regret that in
the Dodgeville edition he should again
attempt to work upon the local pref
udlces and preferences of the people
upon the old county-seat question
which We had hoped had long since
passed away. Since the location of
the county seat at Dodgeville we have
ever advocated, when necessary. the
burying in oblivion of every vestige
Of unkind feeling that might have be-
fore existed and our citizens gener-
ally have acted konorably in that
matter. The interests of the two
places and their citizens are, or should
be, Identical in the general welfare of
the whole; and any act or word that
tends to revive the unkind feelings
that once existed, VIII meet with our
prompt dlsaPproval. We do not be.
lleve that the interests of any man on
the Republican ticket were advanced
by the course pursued by our neigh
Dor IN this respect and the result
has shown that some, at least, have
been injured. Like two-edged sword
such course cuts both ways; and 1t
has been with the utmost efforts Of
Republicans in this place that the in
jury done has not been greater than it
has to a portion cf the Republican
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

How A TOAD Pulls OFF His PANTS.
-Abou the middle of July, SAYS a
farmer Of Harrisburg, Pa, | found a
toad on bill of melons, and, not
wanting him to leave. hoed around
him. lie appeared sluggish and not
inclined to move. Presently | OBJ
served him pressing his elbows
against his SIDES, rubbing downward.
lie appeared so singular that
watched to see what he was up to.
After few smart rubs, his skin began
to burst open straight along his back.
Now, said |, old fellow, You have done
it; but he appeared to be unconcerned,
and kept on rubbing until he had
worked down all his skin into folds on
his sides and hips; then grasping one
hind leg with his hands, he hauled off
one leg of his pants the same as anv-
body would. Then stripped the other
leg IN the same way. He then took
his cast-of cuticle forward, between
his forelegs into his mouth, and swal-
lowed it. Then. raising and lower
ing his head, swallowing as his head
came down, he stripped off the skin
underneath until it came to his fore
legs, and then grasping one of these
with the opposite hand, by consider
able pulling stripped off the skin;
changing hands, he stripped the other,
and by a slight motion of the head,
he drew it from the throat, and swal-
lowed the whole. The operation
seemed to be an agreeable one, and
occupied but short time.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

The people of the United States
have had once more the privilege Of
selecting for themselves the man who
is to stand at the head of this great
nation for the next four years, as we'll
as the men who are to frame suitable
laws for the government Of the whole
country. The elective franchish IS
the dearest night enjoyed by a free
people-a right that should be exer-
cised with wisdom and understanding
II is not only the privilege but it IS
he duty Of every legal voter to cast
his ballot for the candidates of his
choice, but also to use his influence
and exertions to see that the purity
Of the ballot-box IS fully maintained.
1t IS a lamentable fact that our
election laws are violated with impu-
nifty on almost every occasion on
which the people are called upon to
select their public servants. There
is no law upon our statute books the
strict observance Of which Is more sa-
cred than that Of the right to vote ];
aud yet there IS no law so often VIC
lated with Impunity Party strife
leads to excitement that causes many
men. in other respects considered hon
orable, TO encourage a violation Of
law IN this particular. and even to jus
tify perjury. For the purpose of sue
cess at an election, we have seen men
urge their friends to vote, and even to
swear in their votes, when they knew
them not to be legally entitled to the
privilege. Why men look upon Vi
olation Of this law as less criminal
than that Of others, can be accounted
for IN no other way than to conclude
thst political excitement, for the time
being. renders men disqualified for de-
Gliding between right and wrong.
In some Of the large cities thousands
of votes were cast yesterday by men
who new themselves not entitled to
The privilege; aud their acts have
been not only justified but encouraged
~ men high in authority or promin-
ent among those looked upon as hon
orabic men. In some places IT has
Ia4n Tho s.hiaf bllSinasS ef officials for
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

The Catholics are erecting a
S3,000,000 cathedral in Canton,
China. and another, quite as magnif-
cent and costly, is to be put up in
Pekin, while in nearly every import
ant city of the empire they are build
ing a church. The Jesuits through
CT the empire have adopted the
dress, the habits and customs of the
Chinese-eating as they eat, sleeping
as they sleep, shaving the forehead
and not the crown, just as the
Chinese shave theirs.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

a WOMAN of the name Of Seuse was
arrested in Kingston Canada recently.
in state of imbecile intoxication.
with an infant in her arms. Upon
removing the baby from her arms at
the station house, 1t was found to be
a stark stiff corpse. 1t is reported
that the woman had been wandering
around for some DAYS in a maudlin
condition. with tins dead child in her
arms. earnestly begging an additional
stimulant to her fearful appetite
OF course the people with whom she
came IN contact Were not aware of
the condition of tie Child.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
TN PROBATE-IOWA COUNTY COURT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERICK
OLES0N, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John Helgison
representing among other things that rick Oleson
late of Iowa county, the 18th day of May ID
1866, Mt the town OF Moscow, died interstate, Ieav-
ing goods, chattels and estate within this County
and pray ing that administration of said be
the said John llelgison granted,
II is ordered that said petition re heard before the
Judge Of this Court the 30th day Of November A.
1873, at the Probate Office, in the village Of Dodge
Vile.
And 1t is further ordered that public notice thereo
o gwen 70 All persons interest ed by publishing copy
OF this order for three weeks successfully ror TO said
Gay OF hearing, IN the Mineral Point Tribune weekly
newspaper circulating in said county.
By The curt.
ALEX. WILSON, County Judge
Dated November 2 lS6S. noyl-3w45
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

Coop FoR La FAYETrE County,
The Republicans of La Fayette coun
X have done MOLLY. 1t gives GRANT
50 majority The Democrats elect
their Senator by about 20 majority ;
the Clerk of the Board and Register
of Deeds. bv small majorities. The
rest of the countv-tieket and one As
semb}ymau are Republicans Three
cheers for "a Fayette county
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

DURING a recent thunder storm IN
Norgantown. Butler County Nv. aft
or a fash of lightning, the likeness of
an alanthus tree. shading a window
before which yonng lady was stand
ing, was impressed upon the girls
bosom, where it still remains plainly
visible
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
State OF WISCONSIN-IOWA

~ COUNTY COURT, IN PROBATE.
IN TIE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD
MCIIIiON Deceased
On reading and filing the petition Of Catherine
NCIlhnu. administrator Of the estate of Bernard
Nc hon, deceased representing, among other thiags
that She has fully administered said estate and pray.
ing that time and place be fixed for examining and
allowing her account OF her admins ration and assign
ing the residue of tbe said estate the heirs at
law of said deceased
1t is ordered that such application be heard before
at my Office in the Village o IodgevilIe on the
Both day Of November A. D. 1865, 10 o'clock in
the forenoon.
And it is further ordered that notice of said APP
plca,ion be given to all pers interested, by publ
cation OF copy Of tfis order for three successive
wee rs in each week, in the Mineral Point Trb.
une, newspaper in said county, prior said hear
ing.
Dated November (, 1865.
ALEX. WILSON County Judge.
nOy5-3y45
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

The three candidates for Isabella's
situation most popular at Madrid are
all Coburgs. Don Louis OF Portugal,
Leopold Second of Belgium, aud the
Duke OF Edinburgh. are the favorit-s
for the "Qaeen's plate at the Span
ISL autumn meeting
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

LAST Sunday morning two dogs
fell upon a flock of sheep owned by
Mr.. .. B. Rice, and before they
Were discovered had killed %. The
owner Of the sheep on discovering the
dogs, shot them BoscoBel 4p-
peal.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

\ son of Mr. Lewis, Of Blue
Earth county. MINI, aged Eve years,
came to his death. short time since.
or falling upon knife which he had
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

WISCONSIN gives over 10000 for
GRANT. PAINE Is reelected to Con
gress in the first district by over 1000
majority. ELDRnGE Dem is re
elected, and i the only Democrat
elected 10 Congr s. IN the Badger
State The Senate is Republican.
and the Assembly. largely 50.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

GRANT Co.-Twelve towns IN Grant
county have been heard from, which
give Grant 1913 majority, and Cobb
1897. The 10 towns still TO be heard
from will probably increase the ma
Ioritv to over 1000.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

MINERAL PoINr Cry cast sos votes
at the election on Tuesday last.
against So last fall. The Democrat
ic majority row IS l9 against IS last
fall, making Republican gam of 70.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

F'REEDNEN' AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.
g eneral Brown. \ ssistant Commits
sioner of the Freedmens Bureau for
Virginia, has made his report for the
year ending September so, 1868.
He says that she Number of military
officers now on bareau duty in that
State is but nine; number of civilian
officers, twenty-nine number of act
ing Surgeons, seven the whole num-
Der of persons connected with the
bureau being FIVE less than at the
close of last year. He SAYS that
while laws are the same for black and
white, the blacks generally far much
worse at the hands of the Judges and
lurles than the whites do: bnt he
hopes the recent elections in the
North will have a favorable effect in
this regard. He recommends that
the whites accused of numbering ne
groes be tried hereafter by military
commissions. His disbursements for
the year amount to S240, 600. He has
500 patients IN hospital at Richmond
and Hampton. and 767 at other
points In the State. The school ex-
pendItures for the year were $l33,-
600 of which the bureau has paid
SAP, 500, He thinks the bureau may
be discontinued when the State is
readmitted by Congress-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
MIRRORS OF YOUTH.
NOTICE.
rITY PROPERTY AND FARM

= =.
rare chance for investment is offered by the
dersigned, " no, preparatory going Europe in
tends dsposng OF his real estate. comprising of
he most uab and desirable 81 city property, also
Of the choicest pieces Of farming lands in this and
adjoining counties
To those desiring to invest in real favor-
ty present itself.
The TO loving is full description of the lands for
sale, viz: lot No. 33 and part Of lot No 81 adjoining
roay and Aliens store Welt survey village now
city, of AInera Point. fronting VI ain Street. on
which is good store building ware house. and, also,
two story d. ching house with necessary concenien-
ces; also, lot No Is Of Nleit's survey, fronting on
Fountain St also lot No. loo of Neits survey front
ing on commerce. ST. commonly known the Old
Nichols property, and on which now a 20 d build
ing also; lots No. les and l3C of Irvings Addition
adjoining the NJ p. K K. Depot; also, what is com
m"Hy known and called the % d Smith farm oppo
site the IIatchs place the fourmiIe Peccatonica
said farm lying along the Galena road and num-
Der Of other lots and pieces of land for full parcu
Of which enquire of the undersigned in the city of
Mineral Point. If HENRY KUOP.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
Success of the Republican Ticket!
Grant and CoIfax Elected by an
Overwhe lining Majority Of the
Popular and Electoral Vote.
The COngreSsi RecOnstruc-
ton Plan Sutained by
the People!


~Fd1t|S sOllalflsl
FLORIDA
low i, 10000
OHIO. 10000
MAINE, 10000
NEVADA, 1000
KANSAS, 10000
VERMONT, 10000
INDIANA, 10000
ILLINOIS, 10000
MISSOURI, 10000
MICHIGAN, 10000
TENNESSEE, 10000
WISCONSIN, 10000
CALIFORNIA, 5000
MINNESOTA, 10000
CONNECTICUT, 5000
RHODE ISLAND, 5000
WEST VIRGINIA. 5000
NEW HAMP SHIRE, 5000
PENNSYLVANIA. 10000
MA SSACHU SETTS, 10000
NORTH CAROLINA. 10000
SOUTH CAROLINA, 10000
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
TAKEN UP-HORSE.
TAKEN UP-COLT.
TAKEN UP-STEER.

Taken up by the subscriber residing on Section IS,
Range East, town of Nidin about the 10th of
October, brindle and white Steer lett fore leg
white. No artificial marks. Supposed 10 be about 3
years old past.
The is requested to call, prove property
pay charges and take it away.
R.. B. CULRERTsGN.
MiTin, Oct. p, 1865. .4w45
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

came into the enclosure OF the subscriber. living on
the northwest quarter Of section Is in the town of
MHhi on ar about the 10Th of August last small red
ana wte yedrng steer, with white face and red and
White belly and legs. The is requested 10 call
prove property, pay charges, and take him away
WILLIAM A. FRY.
Mfein, October II, 1865 .4y43
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

STATE HfsroRfcAL SocIETY.-W e
have received Vol. V, in three parts
the Report of Collectors of the
State Historical Society for lS69"-
They contain much valuable matter,
some of which we intend TO present
to our readers, and show the society
to be III a fourlshing condition.
These numbers are OF the finest tv-
pogra phical character, from the press
OF ATWOOD & RUBLEE, state printers
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04

The people say let US have peace.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-11-04
The Elective Franchise.


THOMAS :. ALLEN, Secretary Of State.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-06
Harry Macarthy's Concerts.

This well known artist has given series OF
entertaining concerts, at Tucker Hail. during the
present week, which Thursday evening
drew crowded houses, and even then the attend
ance was exceedingly good.
Macarthy's delineation of character is admira-
bic apd unique. He is well assisted by Miss
Darlington and Mr.. O'Reardon. The latter gen.
tleman's performance on the tumbleronican''
calls forth the heartitst applause.
In these performances there is tinge of
Southern sectional feeling which is not all times
pleasant, but whole, without encouraging
that portion of the entertainment of which we
disapprove and which we think if left out would
render the evenings more agreeable, yet as Il
whole the concert is remarkably good. Macar-
thy is man of genius and would have ranked
high in the legitimate drama, had he pursued
that part of the profession.
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MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
From Washington.

From Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 4, P. M.-SENATE-After
eecting Mr. George c. Gorllam, of California,
Secretary, vice Forney, resigned, the Senate ad-
journed in honor of eXPresident Buchanan.
HousE.-A Bill appropriating lands in Mime
sofa, on the Mississippi, at the Falls of ST. An
thoiy, passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens, the House no,s-con-
curred in the Senate amendments to the Arkansas
bill and asked Committee of Conference.
The tax bill was resumed
The sections, comforting the appointing power
on Commissioner, was discussed to recess.
The Departments are all'closed.
The city is perfectly quiet.
From Richmond.
RICHMOND, June 4, 2. M.-Chi # Justice Chase
is engaged in trying the civil docket He will
remain about ten days.
Many prominent citizens have paid their re-
spects to him.
From New York.
NEW YORK, June f. p. M.-The flags on the
shipping at half mast, and National salute
was fired in honor of ex-President Buchanan.
Markets.
NEw-YoRK, June 4, P. M.-Cotton less active
Sales of 1000 bales at 81.
Turpcntine 4G@4611. Rosin 5,1O@7.
Gold 1,394. Sterling 1915.
BALTIMORE, June 4, P. M.-Cotton firm at 81.
Flour dull-prices nominal.
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Gen. Latin,

1t would not be invidious to say that to
the efforts of Gen. Byron Latin, who accom-
panied the delegation from North Carolina
to Washington City, and who still remains
there on duty, much of the success which
attended the mission is due Gen. Latin
has laborcd day and night for the cause of
restoration, and no doubt his efforts will be
crowned with speedy and entire success.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-06

SMOKING IN SPAIN.-A correspondent
writes from Spain Everybody smokes ev-
erwhere, except in church. 1t is not inter
dicted in any department of any railway
carriage Occasionally, notice in some
hotels the rule posted up in the dining room,
"smoking not allowed" But nobody needs
it. An attempt to enforce it would lead to
tile departure of all the Spanish guests from
the house. At the largest and best hotel in
Madrid, sixty or seventy persons, ladies and
gentlemen, were at dinner (tabLe dh0te.) and
in the midst of dinner, between the courses,
gentlemen lighted their cigarettes, smoked
them, and resumed their eating. Yet the
notice forbidding smoking was in full view,
or was until the cloud of smoke obscured it.
In the reading rooms of hotels, oftentimes
small and unventilated, nine out of ten are
smoking all the time, and the thought never
occurs to one of them that this may be a
nuisance to Others I am told that at the
theatres, in the midst of the play, the audi
ence smoke in their seats, anG II any mana
ger makes a rule restraining the habit, the
dons of Spain pay no sort of attention to
it. The church Is the only place where they
do not smoke. Children smoke at an earlier
age than in other countries. 1t is not I'M
common for them to begin at six, or even
five wears of age Ladies smoke. Not Of
ten do we see them with cigarette In their
pretty mouths on the street or in the cars,
but in the cafe and in the drawing room
thew enjoy it, as well as in the boudoir and
in the bath. By cool fountains in marble
paved quito among the orange trees. or lol-
ling at noon on silken couches they love to
smoke, and their lords have spoiled their own
brcaths and taste too effectualy to make any
objection. Where both or neither eat garlic
it amounts to the same thing.
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-06

D. F. Caldwell has disposed of the
Greensboro Patriot to the Messrs. Albright.
1t is to be hoped that the tone of that paper
will now be more elevated, as it could not
well fall lower. But let Caldwell 90 in
peace. He had forgotten to love his country
better than money and slaves. He has de-
generated into pot-house politician, with u
" Democrats contempt for honorable argu-
ment and a Rebels admiration for billings
gate, batherskite, blood and thunder. The
leprosy of secession and treason are on him.
Politically he has become crazy nuisance,
wandering in thought from one extreme to
the other, and mingling strange ideas with
foul words and low expressions. But let him
pass on. Davy Caldwell, fare thee we'll
adieu!
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We know there are complaints ,hor+ t,,
S''"neSs OIL Congress to admit the Southern
states, but calm review of the position Of
that body will disspatc all doubt or ,,nc,si-
ness upon the subject. 1t is not to be ex-
pected that any committee would recom,
mend the admission of any State, without
closely examining the Constitution, INSPECT
ing the gentlemen elected to Congress. and
collecting such testimony as would Justify
the body In admitting the State. Nothing
is to be taken for granted, but all things arc
TO oe proved, and thus much time is con-
sumed, which to outsiders looks unreas
enable.
When the committee reports, the Copper
head-Disunion element Immediately resorts
to every stratagem to retard restoration
True, the Copperheads are so weak that they
accomplish little save the consumption of
time, but that is the cause of the complaint.
Besides Congress is now entering upon a
new phase OF reconstruction. Thus far the
policy of that body, which was adopted af-
ter long struggle, has been plain as path
way, but now there are some defects to cure
in each particular case, which require deli
cate legislation. Thus additional time Is
consumed and restoration seems unreason-
ably tedious. But in the end all things will
come out well. Each State will be admitted
upon the best basis that can be secured, and
the loyal element of the South kept in the
lead 10y such checks upon rebels as prudence
and patriotism dictate.