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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30
OUuIC.
Manitowoc June 28th 1870.
By the Court,
CAMPBELL MCLEAN,
THE NEWS.

A colored man named Summers died
near Indianapolis, recently, from the ef-
fects of the heat
Shocks of earthquake were felt in
New York and Brooklyn last Sunday, be-
tween and I o'clock in the morning.
The bark Sage, which arrived in
New York on Monday, lost her Cap
tam, John Garvin, on the voyage, by
yellow fever.
Spain has now joined England and
Holland in the expedition now organizing
for the determination Of pirates in Gee
anica.
Two little girls were drowned in the
river near indianapolis, last Friday night.
Their bodies were recovered this morn
ing.
A woman named Bigford was burn
edto death at CINCINNATI Saturday, while
endeavoring to start a fire with coal
oil.
Edward DarnelI, colored. was exc
cuted at Dover, Delaware, las Friday.
for the murder of John Hogan in March.
At nitro glycerine explosion at
Worcester, Mass, recently, man nam
ed Cronin was killed aud many wounded.
Racine is infested with burglars and
thieves. Several houses have been en-
tered lately, but the burglars were not
very literally rewarded. E
BY a decision of the Commissioners
of Internal Revenue, the word gallon,
as used in the act of April 10, 1861, is
construed to mean the wine gallon, as
referring to spirits, liquors. &c.
They arc having it hot in Aurora,
til. On the 25th the thermometer stood
1862 in the shade Unless rain falls
soon the crops il that vicinity will fail.
The Tnlians are committing depre-
dations In Texas The Sheriff Of Neuces
county was foully murdered recently.
Many horses have been stolen from the
settlers.
-Great excitement prevails in Mad
rid in consequence of the discovery of a
plot to blow up the powder magazine of
the Fortress of Gibralter. FEM anism is
supposed to be at the bottom Of the con-
spiracy The ringleaier has been ar
rested. -s
Judge Mallory, of the Municipal
Court, at Milwaukee, has decided that
the Sunday dance law is unconstitutional,
and dismissed the suit brought against
parties violating the ordinance. This
gives great Joy to the Teutonic portion of
the population. b1e za
Spotted Tails favorite wife died last
Monday, just before the Chief reached
the agency All the presents given him
by President Grant and Others he placed
in her grave, ana IL was thought he
would Kill his favorite horse. Spot
says going to Washing ton was bad med
icine.
1T is stated that President Grant
recently mentioned to several Senators
that he intends to remove Mr.. Motley.
Minister to England, as soon as a suita-
bic successor can be found. We sincere
" hope the President will not be per-
shaded to carry out his intentions. Mr.,
Motley cannot be spared from his posi-
ton at present.
The receipts and expenditures for
the present month viii be very heavy.
The currency balance up to date is up
ward of 81, 100000 the gold balance
is Sill .oe1,0 The reduction of the
public debt will not be as large as many
suppose, owing to the large payments of
the navy and war pensions, and in set
Ting up the balance at the close of the
fiscal year.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

SOLD HIS FARM.-Mr. NJ. \. Malloy,
one of the worst copperhcads (as he says
in the county, but one Of the best men
that ever cast democratic ballet, in
forms us that he has sold his farm In the
town Of Eaton preparatory to moving
with his family to new purchase near
Omaha, Nebraska He disposed Of 60
acres of his farm to James bIcNulty for
a consideration Of $2,050, and 20 acres
TO ?. Brady, for 1915. He purchased
$50 acres of good land near Forrest City,
and lots in that village, and expects to
move thereon next Fall. The best wishes
of many friends will attend him.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

New STEAMBOAT LINE. following
letter, received yesterday from Mr.. John
Rastall: publisher of the Manistee Mich
Tribune, under date of June 22d, we
publish as good local item, only hoping
that the line of steamers therein spoken
of will soon be runing into our spacious
harbor:
X Should Ike to exchange with
you in order to become better acquainted
with the west shore. We shall probably
be more closely united by line of boats
across the like similar to that at Grand
Haven, before longs as the Michigan Cen
trail are evidently figuring that way. One
of the directors Of the road and mem-
Der Of the Executive Committee informed
me it was the intention of the Central
Railroad to strike some point on the
western shore. You seem to be about
opposite Manistee, aud he mentioned
Manitowoc In the conversation. We
shall probably have the Road here this
season. The engines of the old steamers
''Desroit" and 1RR,eauA:ee" have been
purchased by gentleman largely inter
ested here, and in the Railroad, probably
with view to establishing this line.
More anon. j. E. r.
An exchange will be gladly sent.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

A CARD. The ladies Of the 1st Pres
byterian congregation Of Manitowoc
take this way to express their sense Of
obligation and gratitude to Byron Mark
ham, Esq, and lady, for a graceful vel
come to their charming home; to Messrs.
Tilson, Windiate, and Winton, for the
use of carriages from their respective liv-
cry establishments and to the Cornet
Band Of this city for the sweet music
discourscd at idle Wild on the occa-
sion of their annual Strawberry Festival,
held on Friday, Z. NJ, the oath inst.
RUTH BURRET. Sec
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

TIE New PRoPELIER.-The hand
some craft now lying on the stocks at
Rand 5 Shipyard viii we are Informed,
be launched on the 18th Of July. The
shaft bed arrived on the ,She5oygan last
Monday, together With Mr.. T. Waites
foreman of the Columbia Iron Works.
Chicago, who will superintend the plae-
ing of the same in the boat As soon as
the hull is launched she viii be towed
to Chicago to receive the rest Of her
machinery and her boiler. The wheel,
which has beer here for some weeks is,
8 feet I inches across. The engine will
be something diferent from that known
as the aoscillating engine something
entirely new in the way Of motive pow,
er.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

New TYPE-While south, recently,
we sent to this Office an invoice Of new
type to the tune of 800, and arc now in
good trim to get up better quality OF
job work than before. We aoW do your
printing at Milwaukee or Chicago prices,
,and if you will but leave your order we
guarantee satisfaction. Support home
industry, and we will make an ample re-
urn for it.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30


THE FESTIVAL Friday afternoon
and evening last large gathering of the
ladies and gentlemen, young and old, Of
our city, met at "Idlewild," the hand
some residence of Byon Markham, Esq,
on the Plank Road, short distance out
Of town, being called thither to attend
the annual Festival Of the 1st Presbyte-
ran Church.
Refreshments Of every kind, including
ice cream, Strawberries, cigars, ETC.. were
sold at a rate that led one to believe they
were all benton getting "full ofreligion"
il that way. But the supply was equal to
the demand, aud as the success of the
occasion depended upon the amount sold /,
we were not surprised to learn chat the
receipts were large. In the evening the
Cornet Band were in attendance, and
those present were treated to some Of the
excellent music for which they are noto-
rious Our livery stable men rendered
the use. of their busses, wagons, &C.,
furnishing free conveyance to those who
were inclined to go out. The weather
unlike last year at a similar soocasion,-
was pleasant and agreeable.
Mr.. Markham and his accomplished
wife rendered their spacious residence
and grounds to the society. and exerted
themselves not little to aid in making
the occasion to be long remembered as
the most complete, pleasing and success
ful Festival ever held in Manitowoc.
The receipts were $1,000.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

We were pleased to notice on Tues
day, upon coming to the cnicc, that Mr..
NJ. Fellows and j. D. Markham were
preparing to take up the old break-neck
sidewalks in front of this Office and
Smith, Fiegler & Co. Flour Store,
preparatory to putting down a decent
walk. Would that a few hundred more
Of our citizens did likewise.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

One cannot fglly appreciate the
pleasure of ride on Lake Michigan on
one Of the Goodrich boats until he has
passed a day in a car, travelling over the
hot, dusty track. We felt like new
man when we snuffed the refreshing
breezes of old Lake Michigan.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

EERsoNALs-AIr. Geo Skeen, form
erly connected with the Plot in this city,
arrived on Tuesdays boat to remain un-
I'll after the 4th among his many friends
here. He will undoubtedly enjoy him
self. ~
Judge Mclean, arrived on the same
boat, to preside over the Circuit Court
now in session at the Court House.
;-E. Fox Cook, a lawyer from MILWAUKEE,
is also in attendance at this term of Court.
notwithstanding the ''bust-head"
threat made by Mr.. Treat. recently,
through the columns of his paper, we
had hand shake with John Hume Oh
Monday morning.
We had the pleasure of making the
acquaintance of Mr. H. d. Fisher, State
Agent Of the Putnam Fire Insurance
Co., residing at Menasha. Mr.. Luling
is local agent for the Company here.
Capt S. W. Morgan, well known OF
the Lakes and at every port thereon,
arrived on yesterdays boat. 'Shanty' has
not grown much since we last saw him,
but is as iovial and good natured as ever.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30
THE CURRENCY BIZ.

WASHINGTON june. 25-The Conference Committee
on tho currency bill had meeting last evening. and
rr.el on the basis OF their report They will retire
ali nor cent as agreed to be both branches; issue
= 900 ao0 new national bank circulation. as adopted
ly the Senate rediStrihute S25,0aOoo, as demanded
Iy The House and provide for free banking on gold
la as as in the Senate bill. These the essential
points of the bill they will present 1t IN few days
Yhe details have not yet been made known shef-
man and Garfield are to put it into shape.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

G1BsY.-The boys in the Office have
been regaling themselves lately on the
contents OF two dozen bottles of Mr. P.
Schwartzenbart's celebrated pop, which
that gentleman had the Kindness to leave
here for their consumption. It is somo
Of the best manufaotufed In tie country,
anais supplied to large portion of this
section Of the State,-some being sent
as far north as Ahnapee. Hope he wils
find it convenient 10 send as some more.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

ARRESTED. Nj Laeps had three
boys arrested for stealing cherries; they
were sent to jail, one for ten, the two 9th :
ess for five days each, by Justice Zinns.
We forbear giving the names of the
little thieves out of regard for their par
ents, bat lSould suggest that the reform
school IS more appropriate oTace.for
such young criminals then the County
jail.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

We are informed by Mr.. Shimonoh
that the large Hall, recently erected and
now nearly completed, for the use of the
Bohemian Society, will not be dedicated
on the 4th of July as was intended. 1t
is nearly finished, and ere long will be
opened with some public demonstration
by the members of the society.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

+ SOMETHING NEW.-We were intro
duced yesterday to Mr. E. DeLeaife, of
Tomah, Wis who came here about a
month ago, to all appearance in the last
stage Of that dreadful disease, pulmonary
consumption, to put himself under the
treatment Of DIR. Easton, who had been
recommended to him when on his bed of
sickness, and, as he thought himself, of
death: He now tells us. that he feels
like a new man that all tbs awful evi-
dences Of approaching death have nearly
left him land that he is taking new lease
of life, thanks to the medical treatment
in connection with the use of the lately
introduced application ofthe Equalizer
a new invented application of the air.
pump to the human system,) of Doctor
ID. j. Easton, of this city. Mr.. DeLeaire
has promised US his cwn written state
ment, which we shall be glad to publish
next week.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE.

NEw York. June 2..-The Worlds Montreal special
says ria. great indenen hence Ineetinc took
place in Montreal Saturday night In the course
of stirring speech, Hon. John Young said that the
time had now when Canada should sever con-
nection with Great Britain and become infepend-
cnt nation At this announcement, great par of
the vast assembly cheered Justify.
Ia Famme said that appeal to England for sup
port in csise of Invasion of the Dominion. would be
futile. The present imperial administration had de-
serted her colonies. and proved herself stepnotler
to those who had fcs.ered the deepest affection for
her. 1T therefore folly to speak of anything but
intiepe nlence-
Other speakers icowed in the same strain and the
meeting adjourned t. Tuesday.
The independence owe may be regarded AS fully
started inthe Dominion. -
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

There is a prospective pic mic and
dance, few miles in the country, soon,
that is putting the fair ones of our city
on the qus uiue for an invitation, and we
the male beauties won't be slow in ac
cepting an invitation to attend. More
anon.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Estimates, and occasionally bets, are
being made on the number Of inhabitants
there are in the city and county. The
figures of the census takers are anxious
" awaited.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

A 4th of July would be incomplete
without dance at "Tom s." so Mr.. Win
diate will probably have a hop at his
spacious house on the evening Of that day.
We know of many who are aching for
an invitation.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

We were pleased to meet on the
street on our return home. the face and
form of our young friend JAS. Martin,
who, it will be remembered, had the
misfortune to break his leg not long
since. Though compelled to walk with
crutches, he seems thankful to get away
from the close confinement of the house.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

The barbor works inside, and at the
Government Piers, are advancing rapid
ly, and but short time viii elapse ere
We shall have the largest, deepest and
safest as well as most beautiful harbor
within the bounds of Lake Michigan
all owing to the fact that David Smoke,
ESQ, is the controlling genius in its con
stuction.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Unlike some portions Of the State
through which we have recently passed,
the crop prospects in our Sounty are
favorable Tor a large yield Of grain, while
other cereals are in good condition. As
regards rain, our immediate vicinity has:
been favored with more than many sec,
tons We have lately seen.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

CcLLsIoN.-Charley Thompson, the
famous clerk Of the Sheboygan, got his
eye blackened and forehead cut consid-
eIably one day last week by not using
caution in his wild flights around the
boat. He and dry goods box had an
encouter, in which Charles got the worst
of the fight. He is prospering, now,
though.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

The vessel building by Jasper Han
son has her outside planking all on. 1t
viii not require many weeks to finish her
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Pre- NIc.-Severai of the ladies and
gentlemen of the north side are busying
themselves in making preparations for q.
basket pic nic in the afternoon of the
4th. With the present. manageme and;
a fine day. 1t canuot fail being success.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Passing the Norwegian church yes
teFaay noon, we saw a. man evidently
ceay tired reclining at full length on
the steps Of that ediiiee, sound asleep
lie probably believes inbeing at 1lor neaE)
church, e w Ngef-oo
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

This page is not large enough to con-
tain ourselves this week SO if our read
ers are not satisfied with the amount of
local on it, they are referred to the fourth
page, where several articles of local in-
terest will be found,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

When man m. goes. @ into restaurant
hangs his hat Oh the easter. calls for green
boiled cur.bers and short beray straw
cake with stick in Il. you may justly
conclude thai he ain { q temperance lee
-turer.
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THE RAILROAD INJUNCTION.

sEsa II. II. Smith,
against
The County Board OF
Supervisors of Manito-
VOC County, ct. al. }
The defendants motion, to set
aside the injunction order heretofore
issued in this cause by E. ". Hunt
er, Circuit Court Commissioner,
having come on to a hearing upon
the summons, complaint and injunc-
tion order, and after hearing coun-
sci for both parties, and being well
and sufficiently advised thereof, this
Court does order and adjudge that
the said injunction order above re-
ferred to be set aside and vacated
! with costs. and that it be referred
to to- take proof of
the damages sustained by the de
PENDANTS or any Of them by the is
suing Of such injunction order, and
that he make due report to this
Court
Manitowoc June 20th 1870.
By the Court,
CAMPBELL MCLEAN,
Judge.
We would state in addition to
the above that Mr.. Smith has per-
mission to bring in another injunc-
ton on the 7th of July next.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

The Clipper City Mills have been
painted and much improved in appear
ance. George is one Of the go-ahead
men of the place.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

"A most refreshing shower on Tues
day afternoon was gladly acknowledged
by all. We hope every portion Of the
State was favored in the same way.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

STRUCK BY LIGIITNING.-During the
severe thunder storm, accom- panied by
lightning, on Saturday night last, a
window in the residence of Mr.. Gottlieb
Rudolph, on the south side, in this city,
was forced from its casing and thrown to
the floor, breaking most Of the glass, and
the door blown open by the lightning
There were two personsa asieepin the room
at the time, who, strange to say, escaped
uninjured.
On the same night the barn belonging
TO Pat McCarty, in Newton, was struck
BY lightning aud burned to The ground.
The loss is the barn, valued at 800,
one and one-haIf tons Of hay, and new
sett. of harness, on the whole of which
was an insurance Of $50 in a Madison
Company.
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THE VAR IN CUBA.

HAVANA. June 2s.--Captain General De Roads tcle-
graphs to Havana that he has captured the second
cargo landel by the steamar Upton. her return
from Aspinwail 1t is more valuable than the first
MounfaiEers column had killed twelve of San
quilts band. including an American colonel,
The reaction in the interior the cause of many
outrages- The iitsurgent Ortega and family We're
captured Tive other men, in attempting to silrren-
d.r. caught and hanged and their families ont
ragged. Parties forming who will resist the con
scriptiop and render al to the revoiutionisfs
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Wa. Bipkleman snew confetti onarY
and ice cream restaurant will be complet--
ed this week, when he willrbe ready to-
serve his patrons with everything in his
line. HIS ice cream ;faa-la promises to
be s0metling neat ane t:.sty.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

ia-federal Salute, dispi. lg of Flags at Sunrise
-Procession will form at o'clock in the forenoon
at Turner Hall
l3--harch to the PaflSien the North Side
4--EeaFins the Deei''ratien of Independspcs fr
the German and English languages.
5-Orations IN German and English
e.-Return to Court House Square
7.-Nationaf tlute att i'm.
Judge Mclean has been requested to,
delise the Grafton in English.
We sincerely hope, that our eitizeas
will join in and make. The celebration of
the 94th anniversary Of our National In
dependence success in every sense Of
the word.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Our new street sprinkler weeps over
the dusty streets regularly. May it never
"dry its tears until it rains.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Mr.. J. E. PIatt is having his. fine.
residence (the handsomast in the .ci.yl
repainted. IIe Is ai3o putting down
good Sidewalk in front Of his Store on
York street.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Ne have received the first number
Of The L33s6{Y7y 4imes, published at Ap-
pleton by our. friend John Stone. 1t is
a sprightly, looking sheet, and promises to
be a success. -.-.r.s.f..
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

"Courting" is lively in this section
nowadays. 1t is mostly done at the
Court House.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

This being court week, there are
many strangers registered at our hotels.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

BY the amount of wheat tickets we
are daily printing, we are led to the be-
lief that the grain market is lively. Farm
ers should not hold back their wheat while
the present fair prices rule and purchasers
are plenty. a
-Several advertisements are unayoid-
ably crowded cut this week.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Every exchange we pick up has ac-
counts Of the hot weather, SO we must
inform our readers that it, ''Gtgftl hot
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

Our attention has been called to the
fact that boys are in the habit of bathing
near the mouth of the river, in locality
which, by the charter, they are probibi-
ted from 50 doing. We are requested to
call the attention Of the proper authori-
ties to this, and now await the result
Shall the provisions of the City Char
ter be obeyed? .-.---
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

HORSE FAIR.-Posters are out an
nouncing Horse Fair on the 4th of
July, commencing at 3. O'Clock P. n.
at the Driving Park in this city. The
features are: One sveepstake race,
open to all horses, for purse Of $50 !;
one purse of $25, open to all horses that
never trotted a mile in three minutes, =
second best, SIS. One purse Of Sl0,run-
mig race,-secopd best, $5. All races
mile heats, best TWO in three. Entree
fee, 10 per cent. discount in all winning
horses. This promises to be an ''inter-
esting' Fair, and will bring out all the
fast stock in the county. We hope it
may be success, financially, tothe mem
bers of the Driving Park Association.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-06-30

ACCIDENT. Mr.. John Phalan met
with a severe accident on Saturday, fall
ing from the staging reaching from one
arch of the new propeller, to the other,
He went to the deck in manner that
made it wonder that he survived at all.
No bones were broken. fortunately, and
although considerably bruised, no serious
results arc apprehended.