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The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22
The French Minister.

1t is stated that M. Berthemy, the
French Minister at Washington who held
his appointment under the Empire, has
received notification from the Provisional
Government at Paris that he is no longer
to exercise the functions of Ambassador
from France to this Government, ard that
his successor will be appointed at once by
the Provisional Government. Berthemy
was an ardent admirer of the late Empe-
ror, though not a violent Imperialist. He
has not made his appearance at the State
Department since the surrender of McMa-
hon.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22
Sanitary Condition of New Orleans,

New ORLEANS, Septe mber l9.-Dr Rus
sell, Secretary of the Board of Health,
publishes the following card in which he
says to business men and others who con-
template visiting New Orleans, that from
present appearances there is no reason why
they cannot come DOW with as much Sc
curity as at any time during the year.
The mortality in this city since July lst,
has been less than any other city in the
United States in proportion to the popu-
lation. There isno occasion for the alarm
ing and exaggerated reports which have
been circulated concerning the health of
our city.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22
Politeness,

The politest as we'll as the most consci-
entious man of our times lives in Pitts
burg, Pa. The other day he was walking
on the railroad track near that city, when
he was caught by the cow-catcher of a pass
ing train, uninjured, and carried into the
depot. Emerging from his dangerous
post, he politely rendered payment to the
conductor for his involuntary ride. The
conductor, not to be outdone in pOliteuess,
gently refused.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22

The Detroit Tribune having remarked
that General Walbridge wears the big
gest shirt-collar, can write the longest let
ter, and make the loudest speech of any
man living" the Louisville Courier-J our
nal remarks That confirms the suspicion
we had as soon as we read the letter re-
commencing General Grant for re-elec-
tion-that Walbridge has no more sense
than to wear his shirt upside down.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22

An Atlanta stove dealer offers seven
ty-fve dollar stove to the young lady be-
tween thirteen and eighteen years of age,
who shall, during the Georgia State Fair,
best illustrate her knowledge of the use
of such articles by cooking dinner for
six persons on the fair grounds.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1870-09-22

1t is reported that General Grant, Pres
ident of Long Branch, has recognized the
French Republic. 1t is not stated wheth-
er he did it between drinks or not.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
Health's BeSt Defence.

"The weak eateth herbs says st. Paul, so thh'
eighteen hundred years ago the value of medl'
cinal plants was appreciated. In the Old Ies'"'
mcnt botanical remedies are repeatedly recon-
mended, but in no passage of sacred history y
man recommended to swallow calomel, or Due
pill, or any other mineral preparation. The siek
were directed to eat herbs to strengthen them 70
purify them, TO heal them, to restore them Id
that day the art of making vegetable extracts was
unknown. The herbal medicines were mere ID
fusions
II was reserved for later age to unite the Fam
tary essences of tonic, aperient and antbihol7
roots barks and plants, with an active stimulanl'
and thus secure their rapid diffusion through lho
deblitated or disordered system The GROWING 'fr
umph Of this effective mode Of concentrating A'u
applying the virtues of medicinal vegetables was
achieved in the production of Hostetters Stomsoh
Bhters Never before had a perfectly pure ava ava
holic stimulant been combined with the eXpress,eo
juices OF the finest specifics of the yegetape klns
dom. Never yet. though eighteen years ha.
elapsed since its introduction, has this great reslo
alive been equalled IL is taken AT all seasons, =
all climes, A. the most potent saleguaru asai,bv
epidemics a. protection again-t all unlea'sns
exhalatons that produce debility or beget dltease
as aremedy for Intermittent and other nlilal a.
feyers as an appetizer; az sovereign cue ~
dyspepsia; as general tonic and inyigofant' a.
gentle painless aperient a. blood dcnuleh' "a
a neryue; as cure for bilious affections :" ~
harmless anodyne and az the BEST pEfkheLh "a
HEALTH under unfayorable circumstances sa H.
sedentary pursuits. undue bodily or mentai eAs'
ton, bardships. pr.yation and exposure.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

granting right Of way 20 the Utah Genital Railroad
Company to amend the bankruptast; to provide
for the construction Of The Niagara Ship Canal
concurrent resolution providing for adjournment
onfhe SECOND Tuesdaynn April Vas rejected-74 To
a.. This bill to transfer the Philadelphia NAVY
Yard to League Island was takAn up and debated
IA Joint resolution was adopted decarino
1t, to be the true intent and meaning
of the acts relating to the tax on incomes, that al
persons are liable to the payment OF their proper
income tax acoruing ana to accrue for and duriup
and up to the end of the year 1870 and that the a.
ressment and collection of any such tax in the wear
1870 and remaining unpaid on the LIST day OF Jan.
nuary, 1871, may. under the existing provisions of
the law, be made in The aforementioned year
The Pension bill was considered in Committee Of
the Whole -. Petitions were presented for the
repeal of the Thanking privilege; against re.
duction Of duty on iron. Adjourned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
Washington News.

General Campbell, Governor of Wyo-
ming, was in Washington on the 18th to
procure legislation for the Territory rela-
tive to the Indians and other subjects.
A delegation from Utah recently arrived
in Washington to look after the proposed
legislation in Congress concerning that
Territory. They allegc that if Congress
pass measures to punish polygamy, it will
produce civil war in that Territory. This
they wish to avoid, by urging Congress
not to adopt any extreme legislation.
AT convention of the Postmasters OF
the principal cities of the Union, held in
Washington, on the 18th, the following
was adopted:
ResolgAd, That during the coming week we sub
init, In writing, to the Postmaster-Genera' our
views upon the feasibility of reduction OF postage
upon newspaper matter, when mailed by pup
fisher, provided the same be prepared by weight
In bulk at the Office OF mailing the publishers being
allowed to transmit special copies, and TO enclose
thin posters, prospectuses and supplements.
The Congressional Temperance Society
at Washington held meeting on the
evening of the 18th, at which it was rec
commended that temperance meetings be
held all over the country on the 22d OF
February, and that a simultaneous move
ment be made to procure signatures to a
a total abstinence pledge.
The following is the bill for the admis-
sion Of Virginia, as it.passed the House on
the 18th;
Whereas, The people of Virginia have adopted
constitutions republican in form, and have, In all re-
specs conformed to the requirements OF the act OF
Congress- entitled IN act authorizing the submission
of the constitutions of Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas to a vote Of the people; authorizing the
election of State officers provided by tald consltu-
ton, and members of Congress, approved April.l0,
1863 therefore, be 1t
Resolpea That said State of Virginia is entitled
to representation in the Congress oil the United
States
Commissioner Delano has decided that
the tax on dividends, of undistributed
sums salaries, ETC., did not expire on the
3lst ult., but will be paid as heretofore.
The President sent to the Senate, on
the 18th, the nomination of Chester II.
Krum as United States Attorney for the
Eastern District of Missouri.
j. Wilson Shaffer, of Illinois, has been
confirmed as Governor of Utah, and H. II.
Emmons Circuit Judge of the Sixth
Judicial District, in place Of Whitney,
declined.
The twentieth annual convention Of the
Universal Suffrage Association met in
Washington on the 18th.
Arrangements have been made by the
Postmaster General by which an ocean
penny postage to France as well as Great
Britain has been established. A tri-week-
ly mail has also been established.
The President has nominated S. c..
West, Postmaster at Milwaukee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

Prince Pierre Bonaparte, who shot and
killed one of the editors of the Paris Mar.
salaise (Rochefort's journaD, is the fourth
son of Lucien Bonaparte, brother of Ma.
poleon |. The Prince is tifty-fve years
of age, wild in his habits, and during his
lifetime has roamed through nearly every
civilized country IN the world. He passed
through many changes of fortune in
America, Italy and Belgium, returning to
France after the catastrophe of 1S4S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
The East.

Rev. Horace Cook is the name of a New
York city clergyman who recently eloped
with yong lady, aged 16-the
daughter of wealthy and highly
respectable member of his church
He has wife and two children living in
the city. 1t was the conviction Of the
friends of the young lady that she was
abducted against her will Cook returned
to the city on the 18th and made an attack
on an editor of the World, for which he
was arrested, but subsequently discharged.
The telegraph states that " friends Of Miss
Johnson, and also of Mr.. Cook, are salts
fed that the young lady has returned from
her enforced tour as pure as she was when
she went away"
The New Hampshire State Temperance
Convention on The 18th nominated Rev.
l.. II. Barrows for Governor, and Capt.
II. O. Pierce for Railroad Commissioner.
New York, Philadelphia, and Boston
had raised, up to the15th, $4,000 toward
the Stanton fund, and the West was ex.
pected to raise the remaining $4,000.
A New York telegram of the 14th says !:
at is supposed that the notorious Cook
has been quietly conveyed to an insane
asylum. His family have left the parson-
age Miss Johnson is now quite ILL., and
the principal characters of this painful
scandal disappear from view"
The bill repeating the liquor law of
Massachusetts, has been tabled in the
House of Representatives of that State.
John Hayes and John Long, who were
discharged from the Massachusetts, States
Prison, on discovery OF their innocence,
after four years Imprisonment. have ap.
piled to the Legislature for compensation
The Catholics of New York claim they
do not desire to interfere with the Protest
ant common school system, but ask an
allowance from the school fund for the
purpose Of establishing separate schools
Hon. Lot. NJ. Morrill, has been re-.
elected United States Senator from
Maine.
The Rhode Island House on the 18th
ratified the Fifteenth Amendment by a
vote of 81 to g. The Senate ratified it
last June.
The New York Board of Health on the
18th report 100 cases of smallpox, con-
fined mostly to persons of foreign birth
who had just arrived. The school chill.
dren had all been vaccinated, and every
prccaution was taken to prevent its
spread.
A New York telegram Of the 18th states
that Rev. Horace Cook had disappeared
mysteriously for second time, and his
mos, intimate acquaintance did not know
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

were beaten no badly that they did not
stop in their retreat until they had reached
Cienfuegos. 49,. 49, -,
Negotiations between the'Prussian Cow
eminent and the Chinese Embassy were
concluded in Berlin, on the 18TH.
The village of Sardon (Puy de Dome),
France, has been almost entirely destroyed
by fire.
The French Corps Legislatif on the
18th decided, by vote of 226 to "a, to
grant the demand of the Government for
the arraignmenti of Rochefort, and the
news created much excitement in the
crowds outside, and precautions were
taken to suppress any attempt at an
emeute. Large crowds were collected in
the streets in the evening, shouting for
Rochefort.
Trauppman, the murderer of the Kinck
family in France, over whose case there
has been so much excitement, was
executed in Paris on the morning of the
1o.', 8u.. The taunts and sneers of an
immense crowd of people. The last words
he uttered were: q persist l have &C
completes"
The trial of Prince Napoleon for the
murder of Victor Noir is settled on as
certain, and will take place at Versailles.
All symptoms of agitation had disap-
peared in Paris, on the 10th. and the
city was reported tranquil.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

his whereabouts. Itwas supposed thu ne
had disguised himself and gone west 10
commence anew.
An immense mass meeting..vAs heid IN
New YORK, on the evening Oh inc lsth'
presided over by Horace greeley favor
ing Cuban independents and a recogni-
ton of tn cir bellgeent rights.
At the New York State Canal Conven-
ton in Rochester, ON the 10th, reduc-
ton of the rates of toll was recommended,
and, if necessary to secure the Western
trade. their entire abolition.
A State Temperance Convention will
be held in Harrisburg, Pa, February 8.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has posi-
lively declined, the recent increase of his
salary to $4,000, voted him BY Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn.
There were rumors in New York city
on the 10Th of new Feniln expedition to
Canada, and the Brotherhood in Ireland
express willingness to revolt as soon as
the move is made.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
The South.

In the Georgia House of Representa-
tives on the 18th, an order from Governor
Bullock, approved by General Terry, was
read, ordering the Clerk pro tenn, as soon
as the calling of the roll was completed,
to declare recess until IL o'clock on the
18th, that an investigation might be had
as to the rights Of certain persons to hold
seats in that body.
A letter received in Washington on the
18th from Texas says that in the new
Legislature the Republicans will have six
or seven majority in the Senate, and ten
or twelve in the House.
A bill prohibiting gambling throughout
the State, and imposing heavy fines and
penalties, passed both houses of the Lou
isiana Legislature, on the 18th. Similar
fines and penalties are imposed, by this
bill, upon sofficers falling to enforce the
same.
The Mississippi Legislature has ratified
the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend
ments to the Constitution of the United
States.
A resolution suspending payment of in
terest on special tax bonds has passed
both branches of the General Assembly
Of North Carolina
Gen. Terrys manner of assembling the
Georgia Legislature has been protested
against as illegal and unconstitutional, by
a committee of that body.
A feet Of thirteen Spanish gunboats
from New York put into Charleston
Harbor on the nth, for coal and supplies.
They expected to remain over about ten
days when they would leave for Cuba.
A terrific tornado passed through Cen
trail Kentucky, early on the morning of
the 18th, carrying destruction and death
in its course. In Cave City, on the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad, some fifty
buildings were blown down, twenty per-
sons killed, and many injured. Between
Cave City and Glasgow Junction, a dis
lance of six miles, every house was demol-
ished and many lives lost. At Louisville,
KY, and Nashville, Tenn, much damage
was also done. The wind storm was ac-
companied by lightning, thunder and rain.
The gambling houses in New Orleans
have been closed, in conformity with the
recent act of the Legislature.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

"a SLIGHT CoLD," CoUGHs -Few are
aware of the importance of checking
cough or SLIGHT COLD in its first stage
that which in the beginning would yield
to a mild remedy, if neglected, often at
tacks the lungs. Browns Bronchial
Troches" give sure and almost immediate
relief. "The Troches" have prooed their
efficacy by test of many years, and have
received testimonials from eminent men
who have used them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
GopEY's LApY's BooK.-The steel.plat,

U0DEYS IADYS B0Ok.-Ihe steeI.pate
"Feeng the Patients Pulse" in the February
number, is splendid picture; the fashionphte
also. The picture of I" The Snow Man is Just the
thing for the juveniles at this There is also
a coored antimacassar, or tidy, which will give en-
ployment to the young ladies of the family in Their
leisure hours. In addition Cooley gives the usual
number Of extra fashions in his extension sheet
also numerous designs for fancy work in the work
department The literary matter is of high order.
l.. A. Cooley, Philadelphia. One copy one year.
SO; two copies, So three, $780, four $40 five, and
one extra Si4 eight; and one extra sci; eleven
and one extra, S27.50.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
Foreign Intelligence.

The death and funeral of Victor Noir
was the cause of great excitement and dis
order in Paris. The funeral was attended
by large crowd from all classes, and the
military and police were out in force. In
the Corps Legislatif, on the 18th, the COM
mittee to whom was referred the demand
of the Procureur Imperial pronounced in
favor of arraigning Deputy Rochefort for
outrage against the Emperor, and for in
citing violence and disorder. The Mar
seiNaise appeared on the 18th. The tone
of its articles was very violent. Roche
fort, in leading editorial says "the
demonstration yesterday was q cry for
justice Tomorrow the cry may come for
vengeance"
The Halifax Chronicle favors the an
nexation of Nova Scotia to the United
States, and argues thus: "The market OF
the United States is necessary to our lives.
The market of Great Britain is not
Dreams will not clothe our children. The
warmth of the shade of brave flag will
not compensate for barefoot winter"
Salnave has been captured by revolu-
ZIONIST war steamer, in attempting to es-
cape to Cuba.
The report published recently that Lo,
PEE had fled from Paraguay and the war
was ended is contradicted, and the asser-
ton made that Lopez is in the Cordilleras
with 5000 men.
The Cuban insurgents were reported on
the 18th as again overrunning the districts
of Bayamo and Manzanillo, though the
Spanish thought the Cinco Villas district
would soon be entirely pacified. A dis
patch from Havana on the 18th, to the
Spanish Consul at New York, says the
insurgents were utterly discouraged; five
chiefs and 200 men had surrendered at
Santa Spiritus, and ego at other points.
A letter from Zanzibar, dated. October %,
says letter had been received from DR..
Livingstone, dated May 30, at which time
he was in good health and spirits, and pro.
posed travelling still 1urther.
Threats have been made in Paris of
personal violence and serious disorder in
case Rochefort is condemned in
the pending suit by the French
Government Private letters received
in London from Paris on the 18th mention
the restoration of tranquility, and the
bsence of excitement or uneasiness.
A telegram from Rome on the 18th says
over three hundred of the fathers had re-.
fused to sign petition in favor of infalli.
bility, and many Others had returned eva
sive answers
Secretary Seward and party arrived in
Havana on the 18th, from Vera Cruz,
and would probably remain there week.
An explosion of torpedoessrecently took
place in the Pyrotechnic School at Tou.
lon. France, killing seven persons and
seriously wounding several others.
A letter from Cienfuegos, dated January
G. states that a severe fight had taken
place at Signorica, between the Spanish
and the insurgents, in which the former
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

The Iowa Senatelon the 18th ratified the
Fifteenth Amendment by vote Of 40 to 6.
Tie message Of Governor MtCook, Of
Colorado recommends femalesuffrage, dis
memberment bf Indian tribal relations,
the election of. Governor and other Terri
torial officers by voice of the people of
the Territory, and thorough immigra-
ton aid system
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

How CIRCUS ANIMALS ARE TRAINED
is great mystery and most attractive subject for
guess-work on the part of boys. II they are desr-
Gus of knowing all the secrets of the trainers art,
by which they can understand how all the feas
they see at public exhibitions are so achieved, as
well as teach tricks TO their own pete, we advise
them to invest fifty cents in Haneys Art Of Train
ing Animals Jesse Haney & Co., 1l9 Nassau street,
New York;, which tells how all kinds of animals
are instructed from elephants, to rats, mice and
feas. The system of horse breaking, training OF
sporting dogs, care and tuition of singing, talking
and performing birds, are each alone worth many
times the cost of the entire book to those in
terested in these special topics, while the whole
work is so very complete, interesting and really
valuable that we do not see how any boy can help
being delighted with it. To farmers, stock-rasers
and Others il will be good investment, and put
money in their purses. The merely curious will be
gratifed to know how dogs can be taught to play
domn0es select any designated article from
promiscuous heap and give 10 any designated per-
son, horses to dance fire pistols, find hidden ar
tieles, kiss their master, answer questions, &C,
and hogs TO tell fortunes tell anybodys age, spell
words, &c; besides an almost countless number
of marvellous feats performed by these and other
anmals.--NelO Yorker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

CHuBIAINs, OR FROST BITEs.-Use DR.. s. A.
WEAvER's CERATE according to directions, ard
they are cured. 1t cures them by subduing the in
hammation and brings the parts to their healthy
action. 1t will also cure all diseases or eruptions
of the skin; and as a mothers friend is ever true
and will Immediately cure every case OF SORE
NIPPLES in short order.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
ELLERY CENTRE, Chaut. Co, n. Y,
,,;1 9 SQP-

n PHI . A7-V''
DR.. SAGE-Sir: I had been afflicted
with Catarrh for taoenty gears previous to
using your remedy, and found no perma
nent relief until applied to you for treat
ment Your Catarrh Remedy has entirely
relieved my headache and cured II e Ca
tarrh and Cough
Mrs. JOHN c. WELLS.
Get the remedy at your drug store, or
enclose sixty cents to r. Y. PIERCE, M.
d., Buffalo, N Y, and it viii be sent by
return mail For sale by most druggists
everywhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

1t AstOun.s Everybody that n CoI0rless,
cloudess fluid like Spring water, should reylyem
is PHALON's vITALIA OR SALVATION FOR TIE
HAIRS Just such fluid, rs mpld and as stainless
yet 1t far excels every other dye or coortng nqna
hair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27
Mrs. JOHN c. WELLS.

Read the advertisement of the New York Mttho-
dist in the columns of this paper Ii is an eight
page weekly, and, in every respect, a frstclsss
Religious and Family Newspaper. 1t is now in its
tenth year of highly successful publication.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

AT recent meeting of the members
of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, the sala-
ry of Mr.. Beecher was raised to $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

CHAPPHD HANDS, face, rough sxin, pimples, rig
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous affections
cured and the skin made soft and smooth by using The
JUNIPER TAR SOAP, made by CASWKLL, HAZARD
q CO., New York 1t Is more convenient and easily
applied than other remedies, avoiding the trouble o.
the greasy compoun ds now In use
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-01-27

THE purest and sweetest CodLiver OH In the word
Hazard Caswell's made on the shore, from fresh'
selected livers, by CASWELL, HAZARD Co, New
York. 1t is absolutely pure and aoeet. Patients who
have taken It prefer 1t to all Others. Physicians
have decided 1t superior to any OF the other OILS ID
ms