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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1869-06-17

MARKS OF A GENTLEMAN.-No man
is a gentleman who, without provoea-
cation, would treat with incivility the
humblest of his race. 1t is vulgarity
for which no accomplishment of dress
or address Gan ever atone. Show me
the man who desires to make every one
happy around him, and whose greatest
solicitude is never to give cause of of
fence to any one and l will show you
a gentleman by nature and practice,
though he may never have worn a suit
of broadcloth, nor ever heard of lexi,
con. am proud to say, for the honor
of our species, there are men, in every
throb of whose heart there is solicit
tude for the welfare of mankind, and
whose breath is perfumed with kind
ness
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1869-06-17

The LARGEST BIBLE IN THE WORLD.
"A Mr.. Bell, of Manchester, England,
Just deceased, who was an untiring
print collector and book hunter, devo-
ted many years to the illustration of
the Bible by inserting in Macklin's folio
edition above thousand original draw
ings and photographs, and nearly ten
thousand engravings, with three hun
dred' and sixty specimen leaves of old
and rare editions Of the Bible. The re-
suit was sixty-three handsomely bound
volumes, with double the number OF
illustrations contained in the famous
Bowyer Bible of forty-fve volumes.
This is claimed to be the largest Bible
in the world,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
The Bad Roads.

MEssRs EDIToRs u thought long be-
fore this some one of greater ability than
myself would have proposed some plan
how to proceed to fix. or make n new
road leading from Linden to Mineral
Point, and also the Miffiin road, seeing
no one has taken It upon him SO to do.
| will now suggest n few ideas.
First, the citizens of the towns of Milf
lin, Linden, town and city OF Mineral
Point should be notified that there will
be n meeting ut the city Hall at some
definite time This should be as soon
rs possible, say the 2Sth of this month
Bv this time most of the farmers will
get through the harvest.
At that meeting appoint committee
say or more rs the meeting may think
proper, from each above named place.
whose duty 1t will be to examine cares
fully the best practicable place to To-
cate the road If the committee should
decide to lay a new road it will take
ten DAYS after the petition is given TO
the town boards before they can act on
the same, and we have no time to spare If
ANYTHING is to he done this fall.
Question, how are We 10 get the mon
ey; by tax or sub.cri ption? | would
in. most of the work would have to be
done in the town 9? Linden, | think il
would be impossible to vote the amount
needed to build such d road AS We con-
template having.
The city of Mineral Point is willing
to help us if we will try to help ourselves
There is not one who may have to travel
over that road that will not be benefited
hv good road Seeing it Is TO our in
interest let US at once, one and all, 30 in
and build 4 road that VIII he q credit To
Wisconsin. We can 20 1t if we only 20
at it,
We shall have some opposition In the
shape of small SoHied men to contend
with. The best thing we can do for snch
is to build the very best road we can for
them to travel on while here on earth
they stay" Farmers subscribing to this
road might pay their subscription in la
Dor after the rate of working our taxes
on highways if they think proper.
think it Is 4 matter of much Importance
to the city OF Mineral Point how rhe lead
ing roads to that place are kept.
JAMES ToAY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

UNFoUNDED.-A report gotten
mp no doubt by somebody not o er friend
lv to Mr. PARKs) has been circulated to
not accept a denomination for~the Office
Of County School Superintendent, if
rendered to him by the Republican Con-
ycntion. We are authorized TO say that
there is no ground for, any such report
Mr.. PARKS does not wish to press him
self on the party, but will not decline to
run If nominated, as it is probable he
will be, having given such general salts
faction heretofore in performing the du-
ties Of the Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
communicated.

EDTroR. TEBUSE:-I am glad to no.
tlce in your paper proposition to re-or-
gauize the Art Union Association" or
IL some other manner arrange for an
Agricultural Fair in Mineral Point As
4 member ct the county Agricultural So-
ciety and friend of the County lair.
am ready to aid in any organization that
will result in a Fair In Mineral Point
| do not believe the two would in any
way retard the interests OF either: hut
on the contrary, stimulate both to efforts
that would result advautageously Il the
people of the county. Persons engaged
in agricultural and horticultural pur-
suits cannot meet too often To compare
notes and examine specimens of their
productions and | repeat tina, while
wunid do nothing to check the interest
an the County Fair | most heartily favor
the proposition for a Fair in Mineral
Point Other counties hold sometimes
half dozen fairs the same season in
different localities. and nv expericnce
leads me To believe competition in this
matter profitable and praise~orthy.-
Much more might be said upon the SUBJ
icct, but | trust it i unnecessary. Let
action be taken 1T once towards procuring
a suitable place, and securing the funds
for liberal premiums, Keep the ball in
motion till the work is accomplished.
CULTIVATION.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

The New York Citizen, Democratic
is greatly disrusted at Pendieton' NOM
ination, and asserts thai Ohio need not
seed any delegates to the next National
Democratic Convention until she has re-
deemed herself from Republican rule
1t adds. /" Ii may be very pleasant for Mr
PendIeton 10 be nominated and defeated
over and o1sr again in bis attempt to Sc
epre the pasition of Governor, but 1t viii
never help the triumph of Democracy
If the men OF Ono want to heiP Tue
Republicans, they nag JOIN that orEani!a-
ton openly, aud nut try 10 serve 1t under
tue s,u.ss OF moc-aN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Honor 10 Whom, Honor Ii Due.

THE Chicago Tribune has, during
the last month, paid to General Grants
administration Of the Government, some
of the highest encoIniums its great abil-
ity could utter. For time previous that
paper had pursued a course so directly
the contrary, that its admirers were
led to look upon it with mistrust, and
read its severe structures upon nearly
every act of the President with. alarm
and regret The great minds managing
the Tribune have, doubtless, sufficient
ability to reason away the apparent incon
sistency. so it world be folly to charge it
against them
Our object in this article is not to dis
cuss the matter Of the Tribunes tickle
ness in It's fealty to the administration,
but to endorse it as a jouanal of rare
qualities and to honor its editors as men
worthy to fill the positions they occupy
on the rery best political paper of the
country No subject is too profound for
their perfect comprehension, and noth-
ing that is worthy to be printed is so
minute as to be overlooked. Scientific
questions they handle with the wisdom
of philosophers; the most intricate po-
litical puzzles they unravel with the abil-
itv of true statesmen, and yet the most
ordinary matters of every day life are
/ treated upon in style fitted to them
No prejudice is so sacred that they hes
/ itate to assail it, and no idea so unpopu-
| lar that they dare not defend it In all
/ their writings these editors employ lam
| guage which but few others command
| the leading articles as literary produce
tons challenge the world, always elegant.
/ logical, and possessing force which ia
| felt by whoever reads. As IA chronicler
of passing events in all parts of the
/ g'obe and disseminator of general knowl-
! edge, the Tribune stands peer to the best
| journal of the globe. He who thorough
/ ly reads the Chicago Tribune cannot
! fail to become cunyersant with ererv
thing necessary for him to know to fill
almost any station IN ordinary life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
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IN PRoBATE-IowA COUNTY COURT.

In the matter Of the last will and testament OF
Walter Sew ard Eobar1s, deceased.
On leading and filling instrument writing
pu porting be 'he last will and testament Of al
ter Seward Roearts late Of Iowa county, deceased,
II Is ordered that the proofs of said insl
heard before the Judge Of this Court Monday the
sixth day Of September A. %. fS6a, a the Probate
Office in the village OF DedEeville in said county
And u IS further ordered that public notice thereof
be given 10 all persons interested by Publishing
copy IF this order for three weeks successfully pri
to said day of hearing in the Mineral rib
nne, q weekly newspaper printed in said county.
Dated August 10Th 1852 BY the Court.
Si-~S ALIEN WILSON, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Tn PRoBATE-IoWA COUNTY COURT.
the matter .Of the estate of Harmon Rensha~, de-

In the matter rof the estate OF Harmon Renshaw, de-
ceased
Notice Is hereby given. that by virtue and in uur
suance OF order If license, made in matter
on The s2nd day of June. A. d 1862 by the County
Court OF said County, the undersigned. Harmon Rem
shaw, ADM MS rator e the
Viii, on Saturday the nth day of September, A u.
l>69, az O'Clock in ghe afternoon Of said day at the
front door Of the Cosrt House in said county offer
foe sale at public veRdue, the following described
lands 10 . II: the north west quarter Of the north
Isl quarter Of section number fifteen tl5l IN n
skip numbered SIX t6) north Of range numbered four
az tAss, situate. lying and being in Iosa county
state ., Wisconsin. The terms OF sa { viii be cash
Dated al harrington, August End, i>s9.
HARMON RENSHAH Administrator
Gao \. AAksHALL, Attorney. sl-ix
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

EDITORS TRIBUNE.-W you please
allow me to refer to, and correct an item
in your last issue 10 regard to the old
lady Stowe, and also give additional par
ticulars.
1t may be of interest to YOUR readers
to know that Mrs Stowe does not live in
Warren, but two miles north of Warren,
in the town of Gratiot La Favettc Coun-
tv. Wis. She was born on the 9th of
August, 1866, consequently is l03 years
old, and not l04 as stated She has been
20 years a widow, and was 60 years a
member of the Methodist Episcopal
church. In the same house also reside
her son and his wife, who were married
81 wears ago These all reside with AID
are cared for by a grandson, noble ooy
of 40 wears of age They are indeed a
remarkable family, there being four gen
erations Of them living beneath the same
roof
A meeting | was holding last Sat>
urdav week, the son, now 16 years old
was present having walked nearly four
miles in less than an hour to attend it.
a week ago last Monday, August 9th,
it was nv privilege to visit the old lady
on her one hundred and third birth day
| found her confined to her room on ac-
count Of a fall received some ten DAYS
before, but otherwise in good health
Her memory is perfect her hearing
acute. and her eyesight good. being able
to read small print without glasses
Previous to her fall she was able to go
up and down stairs with ease, make the
beds of her great grand children, which
she considered part of her daily work,
and also attend to other domestic mat
tiers, spending much of her time in knit
ting. | believe there were some articles
for sale at the last county fair held at
Warren, which the old lady had knit in
her one hundred and second year. Not
wIthstanding her extreme age, she has a
pleasant countenance, is of cheerful
spirit, and devoted christian.
Yours truly, f. T.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21


- Atlanta, Ga, is called the Chicago
of the South.
MANY deaths are occurring of yellow
fever at Key West, Florida.
There is said to be distillery in
Chicago from which the Governme mt de-
rives a revenue of $1,000 per day.
The three principal candidates for
United States Senator in Maine are Mr.
Fessenden, Speaker Blaine, and Governor
Chaml erlain.
Deaths IN Chicago for the week
ending Saturday August II, 2l3 Cor
responding week in 1868, ISL; increase,
80. Preceding week in 80, 20S; in
crease, 5.
A conspiracy has been discovered
by the officers of the Central Pacific
Railroad, among the certain disaffected
workmen lately in the employ of the road
t. burn the bridges and do other serious
damage to the line. east of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. The plot has been
frustrated. al-
A comparative statement Of the sale
of revenue stamps from March to July,
inclusive. 1868 and 1869, shows that the
in 1868 were S6.lS9, l473 81. while in
1860 they were $1,000, $50 65, a gain of
1861 ,6S52S, or IS Q 10 per cent
During the week ending August IA,
there were inspected at the Stock Yards,
in Chicago, 1883 cattle and calves, 49,
lis, hogs, S,42S sheep of these the TO-
lowing number were consumed in that
city: Calves, 222; cattle. 1876; hogs,
1888: sheep, 4,6l3 The following
number were condemned: Calves,
cattle. ,; hogs, 81.
The PRATT CASE IN New YORK. -
A Washington dispatch says the Govern
ment holds that the most important point
in the Pratt case was gained by the Com
missioner continuing the case until Ire
saw fit To end it The case was heard
through, and the failure to hold the pris-
oner arose from neglect on the part of
military Authorities in Texas to furnish
definite charges and evidence TO Justify
OBTAINING the prisoner. Further evidence
in the case is expected, and other legal
proceedings viii probably be had i'll the
case.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

The Delegates to the County Convention from the
LIST Assembly District # Iowa County will form an
semi " district convention the time and
place for said District elect delegates to rep
resent the nistrsct in the state convention and
nominate a candidate for member of Assembly to be
seted at the November election.
BY order of Assembly District Committee.
July 1869 ID. 3. MOORE Chairman
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

Assembly NoNlN ALTON N otwlth-
standing the published call for an As
semhly District Convention 10 meet Al
Dodgeyille next Wednesday, many are of
the opinion that the nomination of a can
.liiate for Member Of Assembly should
not be made for month yet There are
many good reasons for poStnonement, and
if majority eli the delegates from this
district present at Doigeville on the 18th
can 50 agree we shall he pleased to have
the nomination postponed to a month
hence nj least
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Republican Union State Convention.
Republican County Convention.

A delegate convention of the Republicans Of Iowa
County viii assemble at the Court House in the
village of Dodgeyille on WEDNESDAY TfiK 25th
o. AUGusT, 1859 at | o'clock Il. VI for the purpose
VI eIecting two delegates to represent the county
large in the Republican State Conycr-io be held
At Madison "Wednesday, September LIST: nsrui-
a candidate for County SuPerfntedent Of schools
be voted for at the Novemb election, and TO
tran sact such other business may property
before the convention
Towns Will he entitled to vote IN the convention
for so pnlled AT the Pr sidena election
Of le6s, and for every fraction of 30 exceeding
Z Ii
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

JrpGE DENT. the aSpiraut for the Cow
e-norship of Mississippi, as the " Con-
sentative candidate, prints Lester to
Secretary Boutwell,. charging him with
bring an aspirant for the Presidency,
and To further his own ends with having
induced Grant to oppose the Conserva-
tive Republicans Of the South, who are
IL seems that Boutwell, has superseded
u number of Dents conservative friends
in oaiee in Mississippi, and this Is the
cause OF that ambitious gentleman S
,sv.eut o4tLreak,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

MORE CITY LOTS FOR SALE.
A'hough have sold all the lots in the first
oiocS laid out, have more to sell as have lust
iao out another block OF fine lots with streets in
'front.' and in the Of each
Mineral Point, July 20, 1862 aStf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

THE fRIZE Rive Another of
those disgusting affairs known as a prize
night, came off near st. Louis on Tues
day The principals in the fight were
Charlie Gallaher, an Irish rough and
Tom Allen, the English brute who re
gently had mill with Mike McCoole, As
usual the affair broke mp in row, and
Ne are not sorry 10 know that both OF
the boys we're severely punched, and
neither has any cause to be proud of the
affair, even in the brutal sense in which
they view it Some nine rounds were
fought, when foul was claimed; the
referee declared the battle draw, and
the whole party returned to ST Louis,
,he partizans of each bruiser in Ugh
dndgeon at the terminus Of the little
mill
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

JOSEPH PEARCE. Supt.

|
v. & For the best following named articles
whether OF foreign or county Manufacture the Society
will award il. diploma:
Sewing machine; Threshing machine and separa-
tor; Reaper and Mower combiR ID Broad cast Sow
ing Machine snd Cuivator; Grain drIIl Tanning
Nlt Corn planter; Strawcutter; Guilty., tor; Corn.
she Ter; Corn and Cob Mil; Pumps for wells and
s'sterns; Washing Machine; Grubbing Machine. and
stump puller- :
CLASS II, NO. l2-NILI. AND FARE PROHIBITS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Democracy and Niliionairs.

The Democrats of Pennsylvania ha, e
nominated Asa Packer for the Office OF
Governor Of that great State Speaking
Of his claims to the distinction the Phil
adelphia Telegraph says: Ills fortune
is between fifteen and twenty FIVE mill
ions OF dollars, and common rumor gives
still higher figures lie has been for the
last eighteen years the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company, having built the
road, owned and specialized in its stocks
and bonds, and supplied by the use Of
it an important part of the coal sold in
New ork and Philadelphia for many
years J" Ills whole life has been devoted
to business, and his political position
depends entirely upon his vast wealth,
which it is said he uses lavishiy to pro-
mote the interests Of his party
With these facts before US, it is easy
to account for Mr.. Packers nomination
Something more than common must be
vania the least chance in the present con
test With Mr. Packer million dollars
would be considered well spent if it Sc
cured him the Governorship Knowing
this full well and approaching their ut
ter want Of strength on political princi>
pies, the Democrats have acted. wisely in
making their fight on the strength of
greeubacks.
1t is for such reasons as these that
that party has been growing more and
more devoted to the aristocracv for sew
eral years, until for ali prominent places
no candidates stand any chance with
them unless worth hundred thousand
dollars or SO, and are ready to throw
out tie money rs called for. 1t is from
this cause too that corruptions in our
elections and in legislation are so fear
fully on the increase, and cannot be
checked unless the people will arsmssin
mass against them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

To be NWa rded by the Iowa County
Agricultural society, iat tAe 18th
Annual Fair to be held At Dodge
VILE Sept 22d, Ala and
24th 1869.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

Everybody who had the good fortune
to hear that speech of Moses NJ Strong,
delivered at different places in this Con>
grcssional District last fall, will remem-
Der that part of it telling how the nation
al debt could be paid off in about 20
years. by the statistics shown of the
national debt on the first of August it
appears that Secretary Boutwell, is act>
inr in accordance with Moses sug-
gestion, for he is paying off the debt at
the rate OF about $40, 000, 900 per month.
which it is estimated will liquidate the
whole thing in ahont - years To
-rosser minds it may be surprising that
although tie Secretary of the United
States Treasury complrmented Mr. Strong
hy adopting his financial policy, that
gentleman with singular Inconsistency,
Is now fervent deyotee of u party which
denounces the Hon. Secretary for pur-
suing the very course which he (Strong)
recommended
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

Single dash of half a mie,-open to the world.
Three to enter and two 10 go, Entry fee. 81 90
Judges to be selected on the ground. Prize
SlnnD
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Assembly District Convention.

BY order Of County Committee.
August eth 1869 J. n. VIVIAN Chairman
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
NJ U~IC

Competition open to all County Clubs. Umpire to be
chosen by competing clubs. Prize $500
Entrance fee for ea CHI club, 81 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

Also, Agent for the Temple" and
Esty Organs and Melodeons.
At the Post Office, Mineral Point Wis.
25H
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
RIAL OF SPEED BY MEN.

Best playing bv any County Band, Judges TO be
chosen by al the competitors. Prize. $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
CLASS a, NO. l--DURHAM CATTLE.
sPFCiAL PRENITNS.
Best bull which has htofore reed prem, 90 90

Tcst NfIIOI tUI"fc % ." I
~ Glass A. No. f-Devons Class A, No. s. !
Natives AID Class \, No. 4-tirsded Cattle of all |
Breeds. premiums for Durhams Short |
Horned Cattle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21

| WOULD respectfully invite all wishing goods In
my line 10 10 call and examin, before making pur
chases as propose by honorable dealing t. give a.
good and as cheap bargain. any house in the civ
High Street, Mineral Point, wis I1Iaa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
Communicated.

T Base bail at l. p. NJ. Thursday.
|" Foot race at p. NJ. Friday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
GEORGE + DsyEY, Supt.
CLASS F, NO. 9-P0ULTRY
STEPHEN PoLKINGHoRy, Supt.
wv F. sowE, Supt.

CLASS F. NO. 1o-FAaVING IMPLEMENTS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
CLASS A. NO. s-woRKING oxE,

CLASS G, NO 1-SHEEP.
GEORGE +. DAvEY, Supt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
TROTTING MATCH FOR HORSES OF ALL AGES.
} Sc BALL.

rrottiag to he done in harness against time prize
$1,000 Entrance fee for the above prize, $500.
Two entries required.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
CLASS L. NO. 1lrExrlLE FABRICS, &C.

SAtFs-nA Niies
grape xine
Best gallons vinegar from apples.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-08-21
CLASS K. M. l5-FRUIT.
G. W. STANDARD, Supt.

Bes, show and variety apples, correctly
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-10
NEW YORK

NEW YORK, July l0.--Susan Lama
raux, aged seventy years, was murdered
in West Thirteenth street last evening by
her. daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rosanna
Duane, in fit of insanity. The weapon
used by Mrs. Duane was q Ratchet.
The Heralds Richmond dispatch says
General Candy, on Thursday, expressed
his qualification at the manner in which
the Virginia election was conducted, and
pronounced it one of the fairest that ever
occurred. He says the whole country
has cause for eongratulation at the sue.
cess of the Presidents policy in recon-
structing Virginia under the reconstruc-
ton acts. Governor Walker cannot be
inaugarated until after the State consti-
tuition has been accepted by Congress.
1t is stated that there was lengthy
session of the Cabinet yesterday. The
question of holding elections in Missis.
sippi and Louisiana was fully discussed,
and it was finally agreed that an election
should be held in Mississippi on the 4th
Of November next. No official news of
the condition of affairs in Texas having
been received lately, it was thought wise
not to rush an election upon the people
until they were thought to be fully pre-
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