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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

WHAT THE CUBANS ARE FIdHT-
ING FoR.-The Cubans, if we may
credit their own story told officially y
and from mouth to mouth, are fight
ing for
Representation,
Severance OF Church from State,
and
General emancipation.
Every one of these are principles
traditiondlly dear to the American
people, and ends which We have
been taught to believe just causes ot
war.
Cuba has to-day no representation
in the Spanish CorteS, and never has
had. She has not been offered even
that constructive representation with
which we were sought to be deIuded
in colonial times. She has no voice
in determining the amount or the
method of collection of the taxes
which she must raise. These taxes,
again. are not invested nor spent foI
her benefit. nor has she any power
of any kind over them. She is SIM
ply the Golfer of the Spanish throne
The consequences, of this disability
are those which have always follow
ed it, and are not few:
A bUrdenSome standing army
weighs dt wn and impoverishes the
island.
The rule of the captain-general Is
absolute and arbitrary.
. The exercise of the right of petition
has been followed by repatriation
and Imprisonment.
The corporate association OF the
people for the purposes of science
art or commerce has been diseounte,
nanced and impeded.
The ports of the island have been
closed to foreign ships, for the pur-
pose of creating monopoly for Span
ish bottoms. htt
But why enumerate lengthenlns
list of evils? For this cause alone
taxation without representatton-W'
wen1 to war. and deemed the steI
well and prudently takeu--l Ih'
Revolution in Cuba, in March No. o.
I.ippincott's Magazine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

To the lackadasical youth with an
inner consciousness Of fitness for a
agredt life mission" +" we particularly
commend the following sensible ad-
vice -
d" Il IS easier to be q good business
man than poor one. Half the en-
ergy displayed in keeping ahead,
that Is required to catch up when
behind, will save credit, give more
time to business, and add to the pro-
fits and reputation of your word.
Honor your engagements. If you
promise to meet a man or Dc q Ger
tain thing at certain moment, be
ready at the appointed time Ifyou
have work to do, do it az once, cheer
fully, and therefore more speedily
and correctly. If you go on business,
attepd to the matter promptly, and
then, as promptly go about your own
business. DO not stop to tell stories
in business hours.
III you have place of business be
found there when wanted. No man
can get rich by sitting around stores
and saloons. Never ''fooln on busi-
ness matters. If you have to labor
for living, remember that one hour
IN the morning is better than two at
night. If you employ others, BIO OH
hand to see that they attend to their
duties, and to direct with regularity,
promptness, liberality. Do not med
die with any business you know
nothing of. Never buy any article
simply because the man who sells it
Will take it out in trade Trade Is
money. Time is money A good
business habit and reputation is al
ways money. Make your place of
business pleasant and attractive
then stop there to wait on custom
erS.
Never use quick words, or allow
yourself to make ungentlemanly re-
marks to those in your employ for
to do so lessons their respect for you
and your influence over them. Help
yourself, and others will help you.
BE faithful over the interests confid-
ed 10 your keeping, and i'll all good
time your responsibilities will be in
creased. Do not be in too great haste
to get rich. Do not build until you
have arranged and laid a good foun-
dation. Do not--as you hope or
work for success-spend your time in
idleness. II your time is your own,
business viii suffer if you do If it
is given to another for pay, it be
longs to him, and you have no more
right to steal it than to steal mo-
ney. Be obliging. Strive to avoid
harsh words and personalities Do
not kick every stone in the path
more miles can be made in day by
going steadily on than by stopping
to kick. Pay as you go. A man of
honor respects his word as he does
his bond. Ask, but never beg
Help others when you can, butnever
give when you cannot afford to,
simply because it is fashionable.
Learn to say no. No necessity of
Swapping it out dog fashion, but say it
firnlly and respectfully. Have but few
coJJidantes, and the fewer the better.
Use your own brains rather than
those OF others. Learn to think and
act for yourself BE honest. Be
vigilant. Keep ahead rather than
behind the times. Young men, cut
this out, aud if there is folly in the
argument let us know.H
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The death of Robert Rouuer's Au-
burn horse induces a Newly orker to
send the Tribune q remedy which he
has never seen fail to cure cole IN
horses. 1t is simply to drench them
with preparation of chlorine ana
9emanganic acid, which can be pro-
cured at any drug store. lie mas
ssed it and seen it used repeatedly
and has so much confidence IN lt tha'
he would be willing to insure the re-
covery of any horse If it was admin
istered in time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

As lady was walking in New
Orleans the other day, her purse was
violently snatched from her band.
So amazed aud stunned was the lady
10y the boldness of the fellow and the
pain THAT she suffered, that she was
utterly unable 10 tell those who
gathered about her, what had caused
her 10 scream, and stood looking
after the man Suddenly the thief
turned, and advancing rapidly to-
wards her, replaced the pocketbook in
her hand and, bending low, said in
tones only audible tohe-sely Take
il back, madam, and forgive me, 4
an UcTV poor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

Alexander II. Stephens retains all
his former servants, none of whom
show any disposition to leave him.
Harry Stephens, who bore his mas
ter's name, long befol e emancipation
and filled his present place while Mr..
Stephens was in Congress, is still
the major doHo at Liberty Hall. He
is steward, butler, and manager of
the premises. His wife and child
rem, some of whom are nearly grown
constitute the other domestics of the
esta blishmcnt. At the plantation, +,
about two miles distant, all his for
mer servants still remain, and culti-
vate the parcels, as tenants. In Mr..
stephens own words, 'they pay
one-fourth of the products as rent.
They work as well and as faithfully
as ever, but l do not think that, up
on an average, the product OF their
labor is one-fourth of what il former
ly was, which attribute to the want
of proper skill in agriculture, and
the general management OF farm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

Some er the German duchies which
belong 10 the North German con
federation, but are not Incorporated
with Prussia, ara in lively state
Of excitement over an act of the King
of Prussia. BY a simple decree he
has exempted ali the soldiers of the
confederation from the payment Of
the communal tax. They maintain
that it Il an unwarrantable interier-
ence with their rights and n bold
denial of a small semblanee of fauthor-
ity left 10 them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

II is astonishing that people have
SO little sense nowadays. Every
twenty-four hours accounts of fatal
accidents from the careless use of
burning fluid, benZine and coal oil,
reach the press, and are given prom
inent publicity, and yet there is no
prospect Of d stop being put to the
fatality. One of the latest accounts
is of the death Of J. E. Johnson, a
grocer of Burton, Gcauga county,
Ohio, on Monday. He was testing
some non-eXplosive coal oil, which
he had placed in can. He placed
the can on top of a brandy barrel in
which were about twelve gallons of
liquor, and then set fire to the oil.
AS the can was very full the oil bub-
bled over and ran upon the head of
the barrel. Mr.. Johnson first wiped
the fluid Off with cloth, and then
for fear that some of the oil might
drip through and spoil the liquor, he
set fire to what remained on the bar
rel head. 1t burned actively for "a
moment, and then seemed to com
municate with the liquor, and a ter
rifle explosion was the consequence,
killing Mr.. johnson instantly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The Bo. ton Chief of Police recent
ly dressed two or three trusty ofil-
GERS in male apparel, and sent them
out 10 detect the ruffians who have
been insulting ladies while quietly
walking on the street one OF the
officers reported that more than TWEEN
tv-seven men accosted him. Some
of them move in the most respecta-
bfp society.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

Numbers of prominent business
men, in different part of New York,
have formed praying bands,n and
in companies of from six TO dozen,
visit villages throughout the State
and hold 'protrscted meetings"
These bands are popularity but
wickedly known a. religious flying
artillery
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The following are the ten largest
cities in the United States, IN the
order of their size, and the popula-
ton of each, in round numbers, ac-
cortiing to the latest statistics New
York. ,0Oo, eco; Philadelphia, oof,-
GOO Brooklyn, 3l5, ,00o, Baltimore,
800, 600 st. Louis, 230, 900; Boston,
221 600 Chicago and New-Orleans,
900. 900 each Cincinnati, l6l 900,
and San Francisco. II. 900.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

'.'Aw exclaimed an English cock
ney TO "a western traveller in England,
Speaking aw of the law of primo
geniture, ave YOU hentail in 4 merw-
ca !? "Hentail" said the American,
looking at his interrogation with
curiosity; $40 sir, we have the
cocktail in America, ard very pop
ular drink il is.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The Oskaloosa (Iowal Citizen tells
of a woman in that country whose
house was recently destroyed by fire.
In the house was a barrel of krout,
which she could not lift under ordi-
nary circumstances. At this time,
however, she picked it up and carried
it out of the house, while a satchel
containing four hundred dollars in
cash was permitted to remain and
burn up with the building.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

An exchange, in an article upon
the propriety of round dance" T" gives
the following, which is worth a
thought "A few years since a
man we'll known in society-not
young, and who did not dance-was
sitting at party, near a young lady,
and watching the nazes of a Ger
man. He turned to her, knowing
her well, and said: L wish you
would let me put my arm around
your waist OF course she looked
at him in amazement. "Oh," said
he you know / can't dance, but /
don't see the difference. All these
young men have their arms about
the girls waists, and why should
not / have the same privilege,
though sit still p -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

IN the south of France q shepherds $
dog, left in charge of flock of sheep
and boy three years old, was supris-
ed by a large wolf. The dog fought
desperately, but was disabled by
having his leg broken. His owner
amputated the limb, and now the
faithful dog, with his three sound legs
and a wooden one, Is almost as active
as ever, and trots his ten miles with
out grum5ling.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10
CURRER BELL.

The recollection of Charlotte
Bronte and of her sad but heroic ca
reer are touching:
The second of the school in "Jane
Eyre" is only too true. The
''Helenn OF that tale is-not precise
ly the eldest sister who died there
but more like her than any real per-
son. She is that sister, "with diff
ference Another sister died at
home soon after leaving the school,
and in consequence of its hardships :;
and ''Currer Bell''(Charlotte Bronte)
was never free while there (for a
year and a half from the gnawing
sensation, or consequent feebleness,
OF downright hunger; and she never
grew an inch from that time. She
was the smallest of women, and il
was that school which stunted her
growth.
"Jane Eyre was naturally and
universally supposed To be Charlotte
herself; but she always denied it,
calmly, cheerfHlly, and with obvi-
Gus sincerity which characterized
all she said She declared that there
was no more ground for the assertion
than this: She once told her sisters
that they We're wrong-even moral
ly wrong in making their heroine
beautiful, as a matter of course.
Thcyrepiied that it was impossible to
make a heroine interesting on other
terms. Her answer was, II Will
prove TO you that you are wrong. /
will show to you heroine as small
and as plain as myself, who shall be
as interesting as anyof yours. Hence,
Jane Eyre, " said she in telling the
anecdote: "but she is not IN myself,
any further than that" AS the
work went on, the interest deepen
ed to the writer. When she came
to ''Thornfield," she could not stop.
Being short sighted to excess she
wrote in little square paper books,
held close to her eyes, and (the first
copy, in pencil. On she went writ
Ing necessarily for three weeks by
which time she had carried her hero
inc away from ThorDfield, and was
herself in fever, which compelled
her TO pause. The rest was written
with less vehemence, and with more
anxious care the world adds, with
no less vigor and interest.
She could crafty her singular re-
serve in regard to the publication of
This remarkable book We all re-
mem Der how long it was before we
could learn who wrote it, and any
particulars of the writer, when the
name was revealed. She was living
among the wild Yorkshire hills,
with father who was too much ab-
sorbed in his studies TO notice her oc-
cupations in a place where newspa-
peTs were never seen COR where she
never saw any, and in a house where
the servants knew nothing about
books, manuscripts, proofs, or
the post. When she told her secret
to her father, she carried her book in
one hand and an adverse review in
the other, to save his simple and un-
worldly mind from rash expectations
of fame and fortune which she was
determined should never he the aims
of her life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

II was resolved at "a late temper
ance meeting in Wisconsin that
temperance is natural virtue,
and Indispensable to raise men TO the
level OF other animals.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10
HARRIET MARTINEAU.

Her Personal Recoilection OF Christopher
Sorth--Uenry E!aIianl--Iogers--
Qnincy--Currcr EeiI--3rthur Henry
fI3lfan.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

A cigar seven feet long, and weigh
ing thirty pounds, has been made AZ
a shop in New Haven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The opponents of capital punish
ment in Maine are unusually active
inst now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10

The debt Of France i :. eo6 900 900.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10
JOB PRINTING.

In Al It's branches, neatly and promptly ,&e
entesf at this ofIce or reasonable terms.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-03-10
To Young Men.

To the laekadasicaI youth with an
inner consciousness Of fitness for a
''gredt life mission, we particularly
commend the following sensible ad-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-11
NEW OYSTER HOUSE.

have established st No II, North st. Asaph
street. An OYSTER DEPOT which will be
constantly supplied from The waters of the
Chesspeske Bay and its tributaries BY my own
yessel and by Steamboats, from Norfolk. Oys-
sters will be served in every style: and al the
shortest notice. and if satisfaction Is not given
the money will he refunded:
FRESH NORFOLK OYSTERS received
regularly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
PRICE LIST.
By the bushe, from Coo to 81 20. according
10 quality. -, c.., :, .,
- 81. running measure, from zoe to 81.
Stesmei, large, s. per bushel; small; 81 pei
tushel; 25c per peck and l5c per half peek
Stewed, large 25c plate small, l'e pISte
Fried, 25c per halt dozen; .o,ux
nov Tim W. a DAuAE l.
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FERTILIZERS.

DAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
ID Warranted to contain basis Of pure Raw
Bone, and no mineral or Inert matter whatev-
or. A Fertilzerof Is years standing, equal to the
best in the market. and sold at price much
below any other article equalling 1t in value
Price 500 per 20O0 lbs. For sale by
THOMAS PERRY,
General Commission Merchant for the sale of
Flour Grain, &C., Alexa,, Va. aug l6-eott
NN'"'''' '',
a supply of this valuable Fertilizer just re-
ceiyed by THOS. PERRY,
su 2S No. l6 King st.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Marriage and Death Notices fifty cts. Obitu-
aries will be charged at advertisement rates. for
notices over four lines.
Transient Advertisements will be inserted ut
former rates, viz: 81 for the first insertion OF
one s4usre of eight lines or less, snd twenty
tive cents Tor each subsequent insertion.
For Special Notices or City Items 10 cts. per
nne for the first insertion, and eight cents per
line for each subsequent insertion will be
tuArged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-11

WM. COGAN,
No. 10 North Royal street
Has constantly on hand y largo and complete
assortment Of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
pORCELAINS. PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES ;
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALV rs,
Snf fSS aSvtBnd tBndnfs il tsG ard Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c prompt
ly and faithfully executed all ut prices which
will give satisfaction. my ST.
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ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY
Having creator facilities than ever before,
am now prepared to furnish BOOTS and
SHOES, of the best mate ia ard workmanship
At greatly reduced prices.
Have now on hand and Gm constantly re-
ceiving full supply OF BOOTS and SHOES
for Ladies, Misses, Children aud Infants also,
Men, Youths and Boys, suitable for city or
country wear.
A cali is all that is asked, when you will be
fully convinced of the truth.
HATSl HATS HATS
Have just received g large supply of the latest
styles OF HATS, and will hereafter keep on
hand good as Ortmcnt, at prices to suit.
LEATHER AND DSHOE-FlNDINGS.
In addition to my large and we'll selected
stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats, | have added
a fine assortment of LEATHER and SHOE
FINDINGS. comprising everything found in
first class Leather and Shoe Finding estab-
lishment, French and American Calf Skins OF
the best quality. such a' the Jad"t. Mercie:,
Levens Dupont and othcr widely known brands
always on hand.
Great inducements oiierod to Country mer-
chants Goods sold by the package or case.
All work warranted to give entire satlstac-
ton.
Country merchants about to lay in their stock
Cor tho 10 II ord ,p':nto-, ~eali do "nli 60 siye
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
will sell goods at lower prices and better
articles than any other house in the State.
j. KAUFMAN'S Emporium
Cor. King and Royal sts..
sep H-3m Alexandria, Va.
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.JrpgE RIyEs. And so Mr.. Alex. Rives
doesn't yet to be Federal Judge for this Cir
cult A Maryland Radical has been appoint
ed. The announcement that Mr.. Klves sp-
pointment has been requested OF the President
by the Virginia delegation. tEroug b chosen
spokesman, ION behalf of the entire delega-
tion, and as he believed, of nine tenths OF the
peop!e of the State, irrespective OF politica,
was made by the telegraphic special OF the
Dispatch yesterday, and seems to have taken
away the breath Of the morning papers.
rhey have not had word TO say about It. For
our part, If We can mOdestly make our voice
heard. we rise to protest against any such re
quest" Nine tenths of the people OF Hgin,"'
,rrcsncctiye of politics, do not endorse Mr'
R;vcs and did not desire his appointment.
"On the contrary" to use hackneyed quota
6on from calculated novelist, quite the re-
verse" We question whether one-tenth, mnch
hess Dine.tenths OF the people OF Virginia
would walk half square to vote between MT
Riyes and Gen. Wells, if they were the oniyy
candidates for any given office. They wouiI
walk ten miles to vote against MIR: hives II
they could thus rebuke his office asplratious.
The truth is that the people OF Virginia are
not disposed 10 request the President tC
make any of the appointments to the onees !,
his power now to bestow. They know ne WA
not appoint such men as they would desire .
sre in Office, and they have no choice betweel
The politicians who are eligible, Radlcahy
eonsi6era1 Rich NlrS
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EDUCATIONAL.
lCAL INSTRUCTION.

MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
}. C. FOERTSCH will resume his instruc-
ton in Music in Alexandria and vicinity on
tho lst OF October
Address box BOG, or leave orders at tho book
stores of George L. French and j. i w. j.
Entwsle sop ll-3m
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BOOTS IL SHOES.

| N oTloE'
| large stock OF Boys and Youths
FINE AND HEAVY BOOTS,
of superior quality, which will be sold ut great
| ly reduced prices. All in want will do we'll to
dec Pm w. B. WADDEY
I AIDES DRESS BOOTS.
A splendid stock, beautiful durableand cheap,
oct lin A. WADDEY'S, 4 King ST.
AIDES BUTTON BOOTS.
A grca. variety of sty.os, handsome, good
and cheap y.
oct li-2m WADDEY'S, "a King ST.
AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
A fine stock of every style and quality, at
oct l4--Sm WADDEY'S, Il King st.
L AIDES CANADIAN BOOTS.
Ladies Canadian Slippers.
Ladies Maria Antonette Slippers.
Ladies House Shoes of every description, at
oct l4-Sm WADDET'S. "A King st,
AIDES TOILET SLIPPERS.
% oct H-8m wADDEYs, "a King 81.
MISSES WALKING BOOTS.
M School
" Dress g great vario-
oct l4-Sm WADDEY'S, "a King ST.
NHILDS BOOTS AND SHOES-a large
~ stock-Combinaton Tip, the best child's
shoe made will wear three times as long as the
ordinary shoe, at
oc. li-3m WADDEY'S, "A King ST.
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7 OOKl LOOKl LOOK

OOKl Look LOOK
EW STORED NEW GOODSl
AND GREAT BARGAINSi
AT |. K "A MMEL' S b A L A A K,
NJ. Germans New Building,
No. al King street, nearly opposite Wash ,
Alexa. Il Georgetown r. K. Depot.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the la.
dies and gentlemen that he has opened the
above store with a large assortment of BOOTS
and SHOES, of the best material and work
manshIp for ladies, misses and children also,
for mon and boys ut the very lowest prices
A good and large stock of HATS and GAPS,
which will sell at New York prices.
Having also bought in New York very
largo stock of the latest styles of CLOTHING
and FURNISHING GOODS. am enabled to
sell cheaper than any other house in this city.
| would advise everybody to give me call
before purchasing elsewhere.
Great inducements offered to country mer-
chats and farmers Goods sold by the pack
age or case. IGNAS RAMMEL,
Ia King street,
second door from the corner of st. Asaph'
nov l2--lm
TOHN y. FIELD,
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DHILIP PARK,

DHILIP PARK,
RACTICAL p l. T. " Il II L,
No II South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work done with
dispatch, and in tho most durable aud work
manlike manner Satisfaction gusranteed.
JOBBING done Ut short notice. and by hlm-
self. or tho most ex xperiencei workrnen. dee
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND RGINIA ADVERTIS Err,
For the Country
:-H' / published regularly on TU ESDAYS,
THU RSDA1S and SATURDAYS, At Sc per
Snnum--payable in advance.