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The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

A FORTUNE IN WIFE Fourteen
years ago. not q thousand miles from Al
lance, Ohio, Rev. j. S. c., united In
the "holy bands Of paddock" gentle
man and lady Of that locality. Aftcr the
ceremony the groom took Mr.. G. aside
and told him be had barely enough mon.
ey to get through his bridal tour" and
upon his return he would pay him his
three dollars 1.-THE usual fee) Mr.. G.,
in his laughing away, asked him how
many bushels Of potatoes he would give
instead Of three dollars3 To which be
replied. :" Six bushels. and will donble
It every year until paid" Upon b :
+ greement being made the parties scpa
rated, and from that day to this neither
potatoes nor money has been received hy
Mr. G. This gentleman who was MARI cd
is now wealthy farmer. and should the
minister insist on the fulfllment OF the
contract, which was duly witnessed. the
farmer would find that he had quite dear
wife. Let us see what she cost: Com
mencinQ with six bushels Of potatoes for
the first year. twelve for thp second, and
so on, doubling for fourteen years. would
amount to SS,29S bushels. and at fifts
cents per bushels to S49,l49, the price o'
a good sized farm. She is dear wife,
and becoming doubly dearer to her hus
band every year. An article so high
priced ought to be good. Boys. take
our advice, and pay your marriage fees
"on sight
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

WONDERFUL SAeAcITY OF A DoG.--The
following story, strange as 1t may appear,
is vouched for by several witnesses
whose testimony is unimpeachable, and
may be placed on par with the stories
told of DR.. Gilman's horse, which our
citizens know to be true A short time
ago female Newfoundland dog was in
the habit Of coming to the house of la
dy in this city, who would throw to it
pieces of cold meat which the dog would
eat, and, having satisfied its hunger. go
away again. So confirmed did this hab-
it become that at a certain hour every
day the lady would expect the dog and
the animal would put in an appearance.
A few days ago, before feeding her, the
lady said to her, why don't You bring
Inc one of your puppies p repeating the
question several times as she stood at the
window, the dog looking her in the face
with an expression OF intelligence as If 1t
understood every word the lady said.
The next day, to the lady's astonishment
at the usual hour the dog returned and
10 and behold was accompanied by a
little puppy. The lady fed both dogs
and then took up the puppy into the win.
dow, when the old dog scampered offand
did not return for three days. At the
end OF that time the dog again appeared.
when. after feeding it, the lady said.
next time bring all your puppies; ]
want 10 see them !" and yesterday morn
ing, sure enough, the dog returned &C.
companied by three Newfoundland pups.
Several OF the neghbors saw the whole
transaction and declared that they con
sidered this one Of the most wonderful
proofs of tho sagacty Of the dog they
have ever known. Where the dog came
from or to wnom it belongs is not known
but we have the namo of the lady and
also Of those who were eye witnesses to
the occurrences as narrated by us.-Port'
land Press.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28
Mungen a. an Exasperator.

Washington corespt si<nce Of N. Y. isnn.l
A curious incident has leaked from the
State Department. very leaky vessel in
essentials, though SO mysteriously and
solemnly reticent in small particulars
Shortly after very Objectionable speech
from the Hon. William Mungen. of Ohio,
or Cuban affairs, Baron Charles Lederer,
the Austrian Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary, visited the Sec.
retary Of State, with the speech afore-
said in hand. The interview is thus mar.
rated The Baron called the attention OF
Mr., Fish to it, and said that he had come
on behalf of his Government to ask ex
planation and satisfaction from the Gov.
ernment of the United States.
"This,' he said, " is not the mere pro.
ductien Of your newspaper canaille, but
comes from member Of Congress, and
is published in the Government organ,
the, Globe"
The Baron wished to know whether
Mr.. Fish approved it, whether categor.
ically or otherwise.
Mr. Fish declared land no doubt with
unusual sincerity that he did not SUBJ
scribe to any part of it and furthermore,
was willing to concede that the speech
was an outrage, and Mungen nuisance !;
nay, he would even agree with the Baron
that both the press and Congress were
nuisances. But what could he do in the
premises Mungen had abused him.
Never mind dat" said the Baron;"I
would not even mind il he had abused
me- but it is my Government he insults,
and den / feel it here" striking his left
breast
But Baron. he has abused the Brit
ish Government, and the Russian, and the
Spanish and the United States Govern
mants"
"Yes; but l am not de keeper Of de
honneur Of zese, but it is for de insult to
my My dear BarSss,o oso" "replied tGe Secreta.
ry, "I really cannot make this an inter
national question. deeply regret that
we have no power to punish this exaspe-
rating man. Our laws. unfortunately, do
not permit il. Look, he has abused even
our own President"
~ w are UdJ ! .dShcu viz oa'oH' No,
he call him gtted President; mean genius,
talent fatter him, abuse every body and
all governments else"
No" calculated, Mr.. Fish, "he
meant to insult the President; he perpe.
trated an outrage; he told falsehood
when he said the President was gyted."
What asked tue puzzled Baron,
"he say what not true when he call de
President gifted9 Well ma fol! Tough
you and |, Monsieur Fish, know dat he
is not very bright. you his Ministere,
might have let him pass dat leetle com
pliment. But If he abuse dc President,
and you have to suffer dat, have no
more to say. Good morning, Monsieur
de Secretaire."
Mr.. Fish (very obsequiously--" Good
morning, Baron
"But stop, Mr.. lie Secretaire. Yon
want to know what we do in Austria
with his fellow you call Mungen p
"What would you do, Baron2'
ave would put him in one dungcn,
Mr.. Fish"
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28
Memorial Of the Grand Council Of Nations
Of the Indian Territory,


To THE PRESIDENT, CONGRESS AND PEOPLE
OF THE UNITED STATES
The undersigned, representing the
several Nations inhabiting the Indian
Territory, whose names are hereto ap-
pended in view of the perils which sur
round their people, deem it solemn du.
ty to make this declaration oftheir views
and wishes in regard to their situation.
In the beginning VIC take occasion to
publicly affirm our earnest determination
to preserve the relations Of amity to-
wards the Government Of the United
States, now existing. Our interests all
centre in peace, peace with the Govern
ment and the people Of the United States.
peace with our neigaboring brethren, and
peace among the members OF each indi-
vidual Tribe and Nation, and as the best
means of maintaining those relations un
impaired, We deem just and fair Oh
servance OF existing Treaty stipulations
with the Government OF the United
States rs indispensable. We therefore
hereby publicly renew our adherence 10
said Treaties, or to such as may be here
after duly negotiated, and our purpose to
comply faithfully with all their stipula-
tions, whether originally favorable or
otherwise. And we confidently express
our conviction that like spirit OF Justice
and fidelity will mark the conduct OF the
Government towards the owners and in.
habitants Of the Indian Territory.
The people of this Territory were up
rooted from their ancient homes and pla-
ced where they now are through the poll
cy and by the power OF the Government
for the benefit and convenience OF the
whites with assurances and guarantees OF
ownership in the soil and protection from
interference with their privileges OF self
Government, and from intrusion upon
them, - strong and solemn % language
could make them. II the lapse Of time,
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28
Tho Mcdonald Succession.

The Helena Shield sets out . lengthy
list of actual and possible aspirants for
the seat Of Mcdonald in the ULitcd
States Senate, which will become vacant
on the 4th of March next, and which will
have to bo filed at the next session oethe
Legislature. 1t says in conclusion:
Recently wc have heard the names OF
Judges Caldwell and Yonley mentioned
with great praise for this high position.
Judge Caldwell 10 the district Judge OF
the United States, for this State aud fills
his place with industry, dignity and abil.
ity, as all testify who have had oppor.
tunities to know. He was quite promi.
nent recently for position on the bench
Of the Supreme Court Of the United
States. He is we'll and fsvorably known
at Washington city, and would have no
little influence in the Senate, and should
his name be presented for that place Il
would be no small matter to defeat him.
Judge Yonley is lawyer Of distinc-
ton at Little Rock, and is chancellor of
the separate Court of Chancery for Pu.
laski county, end We are told discharges
TIE duties fthe position with great cred
4 to himself and satisfactorily to parties
concerned. He has strong and well bal.
anced intellect, and is close observer OF
men and events His claims are strength.
ened by the fact Of his being citizen Of
Arkansas before the war. which gives
him decided advantage In any contest
for popular favor. We have always heard
OF Judge Y. that he was liberal in bic
views. and was quite ready to meet al
who desired peace. order. and law. on an
equal footing. de would be . strong
representative of our State in ths Nattoe'
al Councils sS
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28
UTAH INVADED BY GRAssuoPHERs.-

UTAH INVADED BY GRAssuoPHERs.
The grasshoppers are coming out in Utah
in untold myriads, covering everything
green and blighting the vegetation on
which they touch. There Is also some
thing poisonous in their bite, and a dark
colored. Shiny luid which they emit seems
10 have have q similar effect. The ways
that Mormon farmers have tried to over.
come the invader have been many, but
the hosts Of the enemy are so numerous
that the destruction ofa few millions does
not seem to diminish them. They have
been swept together in heaps and burned I;
driven into streams and caught In gunny
sacks by hundreds OF bushels. and then
buried deep under the earth but ~ y ol
no uss the plsgus continues.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28
POETRY.
UPHILL.

Does the road wind uphill all the wayS
Yes. TO the very enJ,
viii the day journey last the whole long day
From morn to night, my friend.
But Is there for the night resting placer
A roof for when the slow dark hours begin
Will not the darkness hide 1t from my face
You cannot miss that inn.
Shall meet any wayfarers at nighti
Those that have gone before.
Then shall knock or call when just In sight
They will not keep you waiting at tha,
doOi.
Shall find comfort trsyel-sore and weakf
Of human labor you will find the sum,
Will there be beds for me and all who seek?
Aye-beds for all that come.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

ET The Albany Journal, the Radical
organ at the capital OF New York, SAYS,
mournfully, "it has come TO pass thai
Democratic organs have only 10 clip
from Republican newspapers. IN order TO
establish any accusation they desire to
mske"
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

Psy for your paper.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

Special notices double the above rates. Edi-
toral notices 20 cents per line for the first and
10 cents for each additional insertion All
transient advertisements cash in advance,
Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed
6lines free. over five 20 cents per line.
Cards or communications of a personal
character, IL admissible at all, double the usual
ates and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
State Offices, $25.OO. County officers, $1,000.
Editorial notices, % cents per line.
Yearly advertisements. paid quarterly. in
advance. Legal and transient advertisements
to be paid for when left at the office.
All Job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
Adlress all letters and communications to
J. S. DUNHAM. Editor and Proprietor.
The Van Buren press., 1870-06-28

-ons reason that u, world q nst ~
formed is. beosuss every Sedy would AaNo
others make beginning. sad tAiats -
q hiuss,h
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24
A Nationa, ned,c,,

one can hardly pick mp newspaper Or tpr-
street corner now-s-days that he does NJ. s'
staring MIN IN tbs ftce, the announoe,nsn, n,
Pro-. so-and-so has just discovered a meat"
which Is panacea for all the bis that aAsh a.
mag be heir 70. These "wonderful', di,cor.,,.-
usually have an existence OF few months ,h..t
disappear from public notice. The reason os o.
sudden ext7eH!sEinent is apparent fhev yvar.
humbugs. Al the outset all medical prena,a,io,.
have have an equal chance for success. a. all a.,
equally unknown; but the chat is soen winno,yes
from the grain by the practical test which an mr.
prejudced public applies TO all things Thers a..
but few preparations OF medicine which have with
stood the impartial judgement of the people fo
any length of time. One of the few which wa Inv.
now IN mind, and which as been a lon, finn,
familiar TO nearly every household n he lsrg Z,
the celebrated Hoste,ter's stomach Bit ers rhsi
almost universal sale and use, and their en,,bst,
endorsement from all portions Of the coprty-
compel the admission that they must be q snecia.
for the ailments for which they are recommended
Letters before attest their efficacy in diseases ~
the throat bowels snd liver. In that tru y terrb
compliant dyspepsia, they sre regarded as q snrs
cure. Ia Pittsburgh where these Bitters are m nm,
featured, their sale for home use ia Immense
This fact alone speaks volumes in their tavor
Entrccts trOH' the HaseatiHe Courier, Ioioo, FEB
1857, " -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24
have to say OF steam and its uses m Agri-!
culture to future essay, 4p
Premiums for Forest Trees.

The Bottom journal says:
The Massachusetts Society for Promoting
Agriculture has awarded to Major Ben.
Perley Poore, of Indian Hill Iarm, near
Newburyport, the premium OF $l,OOO
which it offered in 1868 for the best planta-
ton Of forest trees, planted before 1861 and
growing in 1870 This premium was offer
ed in compliance with statute CHI. AZ, sec.
6, ''for the raising and preservation OF
oak and other forest trees best adapted to
perpe.uate within the state an adequate
supply Of ship timber" Major Poore has
not only successfully demonstrated that
fores. trees can be proftsbly grown where
the land is not Of great value, but he has
shown that our bleak and barren hills can
be reciotned with foreste, restoring the
soil, reyivipg the springs in the valleys,
aud aIneliorating the climate. The planta
ton on Indian Hill, which il about TWEEN
ty-nye acres in extent, is we'll worth a
visit by ali interested In arboricuiture,
end the report by Major Poore OF his
labors during tbs past ten years will DO
valuable contribution to our rural lltera-
ture The first premium Tor forest trees
offered on this continent was by the Mas
sachusotts Society for Promoting Agricul.
tnre, in 1874 gold medal worth $500.
IL was awarded 10 Col. Robert Dodge, OF
Hamilton, who was Major Poore's grand
father, on the mothers side, ana this
prompted the Major to compete for the
premium last offered by the same society.
1t liz to be hoped that the example thus set
by the present society OF Massachusetts,
will DO followed by the county organiza-
lions, and that before many years Massa.
chnsstts viii again De, az 1t was wnen the
Puritans came here, "a well-wooded
country
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24


covered lately in the shape Of Tour collins,
each OF them containing, as their we'll
preserved bronze plates betoken, the dust
OF some man of importance in his sphere.
These collins were brought to light at the
destruction of all old church at Moscow,
situated ia the 'Lefort'' portion OF tho
town. The first contained the remnants of
Gordon. who suppressed the Strelltz riots,
and died as Governor Of Moscow in 1859.
The second was that OF Count Bruce,
General Field Marshsl OF the Russian
army. who commanded the artillery dur.
ing the battle OF Pultowa The third be-
longed to the Russian ambassador Count
Rabutinsky, well known by his memoirs;
and the fourth to the Capucin friar Schon,
celebrated preacher OF the time of Alex
ander |. OF I,eiort himself, who. too, is
supposed to have been buried in this
church, no trace has been found.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24
Obstinacy Overcome In a Horse.

A gentleman related in my presence a
little incident, which l give as ! heard 1t:
A wagon was passing heavily laden with
states; the horse stopped, refusing to be
urged OK cajolsd isto starting. OF course,
| expeote d, as usual, to SEQ the driver use
his whip, or perhaps Gis heavy boot, with
an accompaniment OF shouts ano oaths, to
remind the animal of his neglect of duty.
He went 10 the wagon and commenced
fumbling In ts depths. Now, thought /,
that poor animal viii receive most tire.
msnaous beating, and / waited the
issue with bated breath. But instead
OF tao heavy stroke which | anticipated
no drew out an old wooden bucket, the
outside covered with meal, the remains
of former lunches, ran along the road for
some distance before the horse, and set it
down The animal, true to his instincts,
forgetting his former obstinacY and whlms,
hurried towards the we'll remembered re-.
ceptacle Of former enjoyments, and the
battle is won by little quiet management,
saving pain and trouble tor both man and
beast.
Now thought !, as went on my way
rejoicing, here is a lesson for educators.
Don't drive and push and swear and scold,
but accomplish your object whether it be
with child or dnmb animal, by means of
incentive to the performance OF duty,
which shall recall pleasures past, or be an
earnest of joys to come. Cor. "OT Dumb
Animals.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

Two HUNDRED and fifty Quakers from In
diana mon, women and children passed
up the Danville road, in Virginia, on an
extra train, en- route to a yearly meeting, to
be held at Greensboro, NC.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

SALEsMEy and others wishing profitable
employment will do well to notice the sdyer-
tlsemen: Of 8. W. KenI sdy, Of PAiadelphia.
This is reliable nnA iherI houae
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24
No. Is,

Nervous 3enility, with it's gloomy attend
.nts, low Bpirits, depression, Involuntary
emissions, lose OF semen, spermaterrh9s,
loss OF power, dizzy head loss Of memory
and threatened Impotence and imbecilty,
hno sovereign cure in Humphreys Home o.
pstbic Specific No. .wenty-eight. Compo. ed
Of the uoet valuable, mild aud potent Cura-
tiyes, they strike at once st the root OF the
matter, toua up the system, srrest the dis
charges aid impart vigor sud energy, life
and vitality to the entire man. They have
cured thousands OF csseg Price rs per pack
sge OF Ave boxes snd a large vial OF powder.
which 10 very important in obstinate 81 old
casee, or Il Per sinele boz. Sold By eli drug
siste, and son. by mail On receipt OF prico.
Address Eunphreys' Specific Homeopathic
Medicine Co.. S62 Broadway, New Yure
" holsSo!s Il gent: BUgnharls & Van Setback. Husl
burt 8 EdSall. Chicago, Ils. jerks Gordon, st,
Paul, Mimi; Brown, Weber & Graham, st. Louis,
Mo-. Farra!d, sheev & Co.. Detroit. Mich.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

EVERY DAY BRINGS FORTH new testimony to
the efficacy OF that 81 Ii known remedy, Hoof.
lands German Bitterp. Many thousands of
persona who are 10 day suffering from disor.
ders Of the digestive organs, who are ema
ciated, weak and unable to attend to their
business, could soon become well, hearty and
robust, by the use of a few bottles of this
Bitters. Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and
Debility OF the system, soon vanish before
this powerful remedy. It's effects are almost
miraculous.
hon, J NEE ROSS Snowden, Parliamentary
OF the supreme Court Pennsylvania writes:
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l4th, 1867.
Hollands German Bitters Is very use
iul article as tonic and as an appetizer. 1t
is not an intoxicating drink, aud may be ne ed
benetic.ally ~ persone Of all agee.
Respectfully yours,
JAS. Ross SsowDEy
The high character OF those who testify 0
the merits OF Hoofaud's Bitters, should IN
Once the most skepticai give it a fair trial.
Hollands German Bitter3 is free from any
alcoholic sdmixtuIe.
Hoo1and's German Tonic liz a combination
OF the ingredients of Hoofands Bitters with
pure Santa Cruz Bum, orange, aDise. etc
making pleasant and agreeable preparation
for those requiring an alcoholic stimulus,
incidentally combined
FAILING IN LovE.-The man who likes
chhtty women finds his doom in girl who
never opens her lips; the cynic who hates
bread and butter trembles before miss in
her teens; the prim young neophyte OF the
parsonage worshIps the horsiest OF Dinas.
NO doubt there Is u method in all this mad
ness, and philosopher yet to come viii
rescue this bit Of outlying existence from
the realm of caprice. But, as yet, nobody
has brought love within the calculation of
chances 1t is just as impossible as it was
III the days OF our forefathers to predict
whom we shall fail in love With. II is still
as difficult AS it ever was to decide who Is
likely to iall in love with US. The only
result which comes OF meditation on the
subject is a sort OF conviction that under
certain perfectly inexplicabIe conditions it
is possible for anybody to fall in love with
anybody else.- Saturday ReUielo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

HvRLBC,- 4 EDsALLs, leading whoiess lie
druggists Of the Northwest, corne LsAe
street and Wabash avenue Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24
JOB MOSES
Sir James Ciarke's Female Pills

These Invaluable Pills unfAii nS the OF 81
those painful and dangerous dieeesee to which the
fsmAleo institution 10 subject They moderate AL 81
oeasssandr emoves oheructons, from whatever canss
TO MARRIED LADIES
ThayAre ArticulaYy suited They will a short uns,
bring the monthly period with regularity and
although powerful contain nothing hurtfnl g TIE
Constellation. In all Of Nervous and Spinal Anec
hona Pains in the Back and Limbs Fatigue on siight
exertion RlptAhon OF the Heart Mysteries and
Whites, they will eiect when all other neanf
have failed The pamphlet around each package hAa
full directions sad Advice, viii be free 10 Al
writing for II seasled from observation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

SEH ADVERTISEMENT OF Or. Du..s DISPENSE
~. headed, Book for tho Mlllon-MARRIAes
GUIpE-in another column. II should be
kx,a all
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

JANIS Fl. FOSTER 4 Co., l5l Lake ST., Cai'
csgo, importers OF reecb loading shot grp'
and indictments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

JHvNE & ALMIsI, importers and dealers II
Art,st's Materials, and lesding Frssco Paint
srs OF the west, I52 and l54 s. Clark street
Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

$50 90 AEwARD.-This will be paid to any
one who will prove there is particle or mer-
curv in Or. Henry's Root and Pant Pills.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

CHApPrp HANDS, Face, Rough Skin, PIN
pies, Ringworm, Salt Rheum. and all other
cutaneous affections cured and the Skin
made soft and smooth, by using the Juniper
CO., New York. 1t is more convenient and
easily applied than other remedies, avoiding
the trouble of the greasy compounds now IN
use. Sold by all druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

LAc1FpE HOTEL, Chicago. 2.00 per dsv,
none better, corner Madison and Canal 81 .
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

NORTHWESTERN H )RsE NAIL Co., manufac-
turers OF Patent Hammered Herse Nails.
Office 6S West Van Buren, street. Factory
sc to 6s West Van Buren, street, corner Gin
ton street. Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-11-24

NEW HAVEN FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE
Simplest, cheapest and best. Agents wanted.
II. B. Goodrich, General Agent 50 Dearborn
street, Chic go, wholesale dealer in Sewing
Machine attachments.