The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-08-19
Miscellaneous.

hold the balance Of power, and that most
of them are implacably hostile to ex-
President johnson.
A Mrs. Boone, in a lecture at Boston,
made the statement that there were
more deaths than births among the strict
ly American children, so that aside from
foreign parentage, the population OF the
various states was steadily decreasing.
The exact figures of the late election in
Virginia show that the registered vote
was 263, 313, of which 144, 545 were whites
and Is, 1853 negroes. The vote cast was !:
For Walker, ll9, 492 for Wells, lOl,-
2el; aggregate, 22o,7S3, being 42,53o
less than the registered vote. Only g.
1Se votes were cast against the adoption
of the new constitution.
While the Chicago commercial party
were at the mines at Treasury Hill, New,
their presence excited considerable curl
osity, and one Of the miners asked a COM
rade; (which is the Chicagoans, any
howl when the individual addressed
responded promptly, "Why, d-n it,
done you know them? it's those chaps
yonder that have to grease their legs to
get their pants on.
Senator t. 0. Howe and lady have
safely returned from their trip across the
American Continent and are now residing
at the First National Hotel in Green Bay.
Hon. p Sawyer was expected back to
Oshkosh last Sunday.
The Republican majority in Ala
bama, at the election last week for Con-
gressmen and Legislature, foots up more
than 10000, Last fall the State only
gave 1000 for Grant. A great many
Democrats have come over to the Re-
publican ranks, being sick, tired and dis
gusted with a party that was good for
nothing except to find fault, cavIl, sneer,
cheat, lie and embroil its country in civil
war.
A systematic persecution of the Jews,
accompanied by horrible outrages, is re-
ported in the Danubian principalities.
What is the difference between farmer
and seamstress? One gathers what he
sows, the other sews what she gathers.
"Why should we celebrate Washing
tons birthdad more than mine ?" asked
teacher. Because he never told
lie," shouted little boy.
Ice water IS an unnatural beverage,
and is the doctors recruiting sergeant.
Water below the temperance of shad-
ed springs stream is never healthy in hot
weather.
The salary of Charles A. Dana, as
editor OF the New York Sun. is $40. 900
a year.
Woman is composed Of 243 bones, 400
muscles, and 306 pins. Fearfully and
wonderfully made, and to be handled
with care to avoid scratches
1t is estimated that at least $4,000
Americans arc now travelling in Europe
for enjoyment and instruction.
What is the greatest curiosity in the
world I? Woman s.
Motto for rejected suitor- he wooed,
and she would't.
A person Of experience crystalizes the
wisdom he acquired in the following
statement "Courtship is bliss, but
matrimoDy is blister"
The democracy of Ohio are running
Hon. Geo. H. Pendleton for Governor,
in place of Roseerans, declined. There
is business ahead for the Republicans Of
Ohio.
The Republican majority in Alabama,
at the election last week for congressman
and Legislature, foots up more than 10,-
0O0 Last fall the State only gave 1000
for Grant. A great many democrats have
come over to the Republican ranks, being
sick, tired and disgusted with party
that was good for nothing except to find
fault, cavil, sheer, cheat, lie and embroil
its country in civil war.
We hope to have good news from the
Mississippi election this fall. We see
that Gen. Ames has removed some of the
rebel of1ice-tolders. We are assured by
a Republican friend, now in Mississippi,
that the General is liked by those who
favor law and order, and that his frmness,
high character, and thorough Republi-
canism are qualities absolutely necessary
| TO reconstruct the turbulent elements in
Mississippi. He assures us that Gen.
Ames is gentleman who comprehends
the situation, and has the ability and
courage to grapple with the difficulties
| before him.
| The London Spectator of last week has
an editorial article on the difficulties be-
tween Turkey and Egypt. The writer
says: ''1t is fortunate that the Sultan
and Viceroy always want money: other
wise war might result.
| The florence Correspondence Italienne
of the Sth announces that the English
squadron has sailed from tie Bay of Ma
Piles for Malta, where it will soon be join
ed by the Atlantic squadron. This as
sembling of the English naval force is in-
tended to prevent, in case of need. hos
tilities between Turkey and Egypt.
/ BY cable telegram from Regent Ser
rano, dated Madrid, July so, Capt. Gen.
de Rodas is directed to communicate
with Carlos Manuel Cespedes, our Presi-
dent, and all the leaders of the reyolu-
tionary party and offer them colonial
form of government, similar to the Cana
| don Donnininn Cen de Rndas With a