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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-07-21
Taken Up.

DY the subscriber, living three miles Northwest
ID Of the village OF Minlin, one black and white
Ieer, with marx on leh ear.
The owner 1. requested 10 call, prove property
pay charges and take said steer away.
ADAM DOLPHIN.
Aillin, June 50, 1870, II
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
CUSTOM HOUSE AFFAIRS.
An Aspiring Durbcr-What About n Hogs.
head-The New Carriage System.

An Aspiring Burbcr-What About n Hogs
head-The Now Carriage System.
The Custom House officials are now endeavorlng
to please the public as much az they can. Mr. Grin
neil himself is ast0nished the dissatisfaction OF
the pubic. while he strives to do good to every
body.
Or course when Mr.. Grinue received letter OF
which the following about the substantial con-
tents he caved in:-"Don't be too much around
me, but want place as barber to Prince Arthur
and If Can't have It-we, then"-
Some Fenian readers NAV think that this German
barber may have had in his mind murder and fight
ing, or any other one OF the many Fenian means OF
destroying the scion Of British royalty. But was
no such thing. The fellow who thus applied merely
meant to have tJob" worth for him three or four
dollars more than other jobs and he didn't care
whether he Shaved princes or other humble indi-
viduas.
Mr.. Grinneli says that the importers are satisfied
reason why ne says that they are satisfied he de.
clares has never been made public. The public do
not know, he says, that heretofore hogshead OF
sugar to be transported from one warehouse to
the other cost seventy-ive cents now 1t only costs
fifty cents. Thus hogshead OF sugar and every
thing else In proportion may be lessened-so the
government officials say-lf they are left Alone
Mr.. Lindsay had good many calls many re-
porters among them; but he invariably said that he
mad no information to communicate.
The opposition TO the new system seems TO have
Piled yesterday for licenses Among Them were
Messrs. Naylor Co., w. H. Westerveit Il Co., g. 4.
Reynolds " Co., G. q. COrlles a. Co., JULIUS Knapp
and Bume q Co.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
LONG ISLAND.

At the last meeting OF the queens County Board
OF Commissioners II was voted that application be
made to the Legislature for the appointment OF
commission to locate and build county Jall
and court house,
COLLEGE PoINT.-The bill authorizing the trustees
Of the village OF College Point to raise $50 OOo-at
seven per cent interest, payable in twenty years
LOT the purpose OF improving the streets OF the vii
lage, has passed to third reading III the Assembly.
NEWT0WN.-An important meeting was held Mon
day evening by some Of the large property owners
OF Newtown to devise means to reduce the taxes OF
the town and TO mature some plan by watch special
legislation III favor OF opening certain streets at the
expense OF the entire town be defeated 4
committee OF prominent citizens was appointed.
GREENPORT.-The steam sloOp Victoria, belonging
to the Atlantic oil works ut Orient, ana which has
been lying at the wharf IN Greenpoint for sometime,
has recently been visited by thieves, who stripped
her OF her copper above water mark, stole her bell
from the pilot house. also quantity OF Junk and u
valuable hawseT. Officer Young, OF Greenpoint,
visited New London ana found part OF the stolen
property at junk store. He learned that 1t had
been bought of party named Murphy, VINO is at
present absent III fishing smack, and has
sbeen caught IN several thlcving operations before
ANOTHER WHIrEsToNE OFFICER ExToRTINo
MoNEy.-Un Monday last Albert Munson marshal
OF the village Of Wmtesone was arrested ana taken
before Justice Quarterman on complaint OF John
Attebrand who alleges that Aiunson extor,ed
four dollars from hm, threatening 10 arrest him
IN bonds OF $5U0 to appeur II VIII be remembered
that last week one Ol the c0nStableS OF WhitestOne
was convicted' of extorting money, and this com
plant seems to have been made In the interest OF
the convicted officers More or less feeling has
existed between the village marshas and the town
consables since the village charter was obtained.
THE CASE OF ALVIN OAKsMITH, THE PATCHoGUE
WIFE BEATBR has brought to light some strange
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
JOURNALISTIC NOTES.

Colorado has as many daily papers as New Hamp-
shire.
There are nineteen comic papers published in
Paris
Jackson Miss.
Switzerland has 39i newspapers, of which forty
SIX are dales.
Madison, Fla, has new weekly paper called
the InteNiyencei..
The Green COuntr Republicnn ia a naper inst
started at Monroe, Wis.,
A new daily called the Eceatng Bulletin, Is soon
TO be started IN Auburn, N. Y
The Wtaneodgo County Press Is the title OF
paper projected at Neenah Wis.
Egypt has but seven newspapers-on in italian
one IN Arabic and the Others mostly In French
A newspaper ts to be started at Hancock, Della.
ware county, N. r., to be called the GUARDIAN.
The southern Guardian has resumed publication
at Columbus, ). C under the editorial control OF e.
Z. Pelham.
The first musical paper ever published in Russia
the Musical season, has Just appeared at ST. Peters.
burg.
ted to the Editorial Convention OF Pennsylvania as
member.
The newspaper carriers and the periodical and
paper dealers OF Boston nave formed protective
association.
There is general shaking-up OF Mississippi news.
papers. Many are changing not only owners and
politics, but names
The yearly issue OF daily papers IN London is
So000,O0O OF weekly papers, l2l,0O0, 000 making
total or 200, 00O 900.
The frsc number CT the Minnesota Tidniag a
Swedish newspaper OF republican politics mas Just
appeared In st. Paul.
The Ba2a,, a German periodical, is translated
into eleven languages, and circalates nearly
half million copies
The editor of the Columbus (Mlss.) Index face.
tlously says, In recent lsS,ie:-rhe lieutenant In
command OF the IntdeI had to get up this paper
while lying Nat on his back from spi ain which was
caused from trying 10 lift himself over trouble by
making lever OF his boot straps Even as 1t Is tue
interest or this number TO q sandwich Islander
would not fall far short OF the NEW YORK HERALD
"Early Newspapers of Illinoisr was the subject of
lecture delivered before The Franklin Typ0graphi.
Cal Society Of Chicago recently by Mr.. Henry K.
Boss the FINANCIAL Secretary. We are informed by
the chicago papers that the lecture was the result OF
much labor aud investigation, ana was very inter-
esting ana instructive. From notice OF 1t we clip
the following
The first newspaper established in this was the Illinois
hegencr printed At Kaskaskia in 1914 1915 The first
journal printed In Chicago the DeDcrat which
founded IN November, 1888. The Yatnos Stor Journal was
established In 1881 and the Register FEBRUARY H. 1885
The latter originally printed mt yanGaa TO
Springfield The total number Of newspapers printed
this state Ia over 4O0
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

uansacfons Of that strange family Il will be 70
membered tnat the bark Western Bell was over
% hauled on FIRE Island in 1868. and Appleton Oak
bark was taken into Boston and condemned as q
SLAYER and Oaksmith sentenced 10 imprisonment for
2 Term OF years. BY some unacconntable means
Oaksmth found means to break Iai or at least clear
out before the bars and bolts had been SECURELY fas-
the country. Before this time Madame Elizabeth
Oaksmith, the mother Of Appleton report goesl,
made 1t very unpleasant for the young wife, q very
intelligent Italian lady whose family were
very wealthy; and on the troubles com
ing on the husband persuaded the wife
first to send the oldest child ostensibly
TO It's father and then follow 1t herself The wife
never found husband and since that day has not
seen ner children she being entirely ignorant OF
their whereabouts The brother OF the wife and
other friends have spent money and time to no pur-
pose in solving this mystery. The mother was at
Patch0gue last summer trying TO negotiate for the
return Of the children.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
POLICE THRILLS.

An independents Policeman ssGOing Back ono
the Kelly Famiiy--A seven Nile Post.
Commissioner Brennan yesterday heard evidence
In the following cases-
John Magher Twenty-second, neglect of duty;
half days pay. .. McDermott, Twenty second,
neglect OF duty; hall days pay. James Lynch,
Twenty-second, neglect Of duty; hall days pay.
Patrick Monanan, Twenty second, neglect OF duty
one days pay. Matthew Mayher, Forty-ihfrd, neg
lect Of duty complaint dismissed. Alexander
Farmer, Twenty fifth, neglect OF nuty; halr days
pay. Thomas vellley, Twenty eighth, neglect OF
duty; TWO days' pay.
John May6er and Patrick Monahan Twenty
second, violation OF rules; complaint dismissed
Dennis Kinney, Twenty-nrst violation or rules;
two days pay.
John c. Teale, Forty-sixth, neglect OF duty; one
John NJ smith, Fourteenth, neglect OF duty; two
days pay.
James Connors, of the Fourth precinct was
charged by Mary Kelly, OF 24S Mott street, with
improper conduct. Mary charges that obtaining
warrant for the arrest OF her husband Chris
topher, Tor il-treating her. from Justice bowling,
sne went to the Fourth precinct station house.
Tue sergeant gave her u note 70 ConnOrs who
C0nnors was informed that ChrstoDher was at 3i9
water street but he said he did for the
geant the captain or Judge Downing; that there
were officers paid To do that work. She further AYERS
that the onicer refused to arrest her husband and
using violent language towards her, threatened to
lock her up Adjourned until Friday
Patrick Nellie, OF the Third neglect Of duty; COM
paint dismissed.
b. W. Kelly Of the Seventeenth, violation Of the
rules; two days. pay.
Joen Seery, or the seventeenth, violation Of rules;
two days. pay.
Patrick Barrett, OF the First, violation OF rules;
two days. pay.
Is. W. Kelly or the Seventeenth, not found patrol.
ling; three days pay
William L. Michaes, OF the Ninth, not found on
post; Two days pay.
M. NJ. Lewis OF the Fourteenth, not found on post;
Two days pay.
John f. Parker, or the Thirteth, absent without
leave; Two days pay.
Theodore Purdy Of the Twenty ninth OF post in a
building; two days pay.
Wesley X. Hoffman, OF the Forty-eghth, coming
out OF house; complaint dismissed. the evidence
showed that the onicer's post is between six and
seven miles In length.
John Il. Coc. OF the Forty-turd sub-preclnct, Of
post; complaint dismissed.
James Finn, Of the Twelfth, Off post in a saloon
complaint dismissed.
John Gallagher, or the seventeenth not found on
post; two days pay.
william Oathouse, OF the Nineteenth, violation o
rules; one days pay.
Mr. Manierre heard the fol0wing:-
Eugene Muller. not patrolling. Judgment reserved.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
SUBURBAN MTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.

Jersey City.
COLLISION ON THE NORTH RIvER.-The ferrypoat
New Brunswick colided with raft In the North
river at haIfpast four O'Clock yesterday morning.
The rudder was SO damaged that the pilot had 10
put backto Jersey City.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT THE BERGEN TUNNEL
At seven O'Clock yesterday morning the locomotive
OF passenger train on the Morris and Essex Rail-
road jumped the switch at the Bergen tunnel and
ran across the down track, blockadlng the road IN
such way that the Erie trains were ae'asnea ior
two hours.
Hudson CITY.
THE COuRTs.--ln the cases OF Thomas and James
Laughran. who were placed on trial for having set
fire 70 house on Grand street, the jury yesterday
brought In verdict OF guilty on all the counts. The
prisoner John Connolly, charged with the same
onence. was acquitted The convicted men were
renanued for sentence
Paterson.
DESTROYING SILK.-A female operative OF one OF
the Paterson silk mills arrested and held In $500
bail yesterday for destroying silk evidently In fear
OF being blamed for some error IN Its preparation.
The "Slk law" treats the destruction OF SILK by OPP
eratlves IN the same light as larceny.
MARROW EsCAPE.-About four O'Clock yesterday
afternoon q large sleigh, crossing the Erie Railway
at Broadway, was struck by q passing train and
dashed to atoms. The occupants OF the vehicle mar
rOWy escaped with their lives by leapng from the
sleigh not mement too soon, while the horses, for
tunately, got far enough over to escape material
injury.
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE.-About month
since q young man, named william Sanderson,
went to New YORK on business and has not since
returned. search has failed to discover him. and
1t Is feared he has met with foul play in the city,
The only relatives he has Ia this country reside In
Paterson This, In addition 10 the facts that his
business was good and his accounts showing no
financial embarrassment, makes his friends still
more anxious as to his whereabouts and circum-
stances.
RAILROAD MATrERs.-It now takes two or three
days for the mails to go from Newark to Paterson
in consequence Of the stoppage Of trains on the
railroad between those cities. Unfort innate passen-
gers are obliged 10 go via Jersey City or else
patrOnlZe the resurrected stage lines.
The people living along the proposed line are ex.
cited upon the subject Of O new railroad leading
from Haverstraw to New YORK, through Saddle
river, Paramus. Hackensack and terminating at
HOboken. One firm III Haverstraw subscrlbe5
SO0 towards It, and as there are many others evil
IDENTITY disposed TO speak In the same practical way
there Is a good prospect that the project win be
carried through.
The Midland Railroad project TO run through Pat
erson Is being worked up with energy. and the pub
lie In general seem greatly IN favor of the enter
prise. Several thousand dollars have already been
subscribed and much more Is pledged, wnlle 1t Is
believed that securing OF the right OF way VIII
be easily accomplished.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
BROOKLYN CITY.
Fatal Accident-Fires-Ligh Literature
for the Firemen - Increase OF
Paupers-Choked to Death.

The Brooklyn Fire Commissioners received a mum,
ber OF department reports from washington yester-
day which they intend placing IN the various engine
houses for reading for the firemeh.
Crime Is on the decrease in Williamsburg. With
the exception or o few rObberies by sneak thieves
there has been crime to record In that once tur
buent section or Brooklyn for many weeks.
The monthly report OF the Assistant Fire Marshal
stationed in Brooklyn shows that during the month
OF January there were thirty fires. One Is believed
to be of ncendlary origin aud the others accidental
The total loss Is estimated at SS5000.
Martin Crooke, residing at % Furman street, was
instantly killed yesterday by falling through hatch
way at Martins stores in Furman street. Coroner
Jones held an inquest over the body when verdict
OF death from accidental injuries was rendered.
The Young Mems Christian Association OF the
Eastern District held their monthly meeting last
evening at their rooms corner OF Broadway and
Fourth street, The attendance was good and the
exercises very Interesting. The association s con-
stantly gaming numerical and moral strength.
DR.. Shepard made a post mortem examination Of
the body Of Martin Kinney, at the corner of Third
avenue and Twenty street, yesterday, which
revealed the fact that he was choked TO death by the
lOdgment OF O piece OF meat In his wlndplpe, which
he had vomited up. Coroner Jones will hold an In
quest over the Dody.
The Friendly Sons Of ST. Patrick and the Knights
of ST. Patrick OF the Eastern District are making
preparations for their annual banquets on the nth
of March. At o recent election for officers OF the
Friendly Sons the following were chosen:-Presl-
dent, Francis swift; Vice President, George b.
Magrath; Secretary, stephen j. Colahan Treasurer,
Andrew J. Galloon; Corresponding Secretary, Fred
erck A. Fox. the knights viii hold their annual
elecLlOn early next week.
Many persons have been compelled to seek a
refuge at the Almshouse to AVOID starving during
the dull times. AT meeting Of the Board of Su
perntendents Of the Poor yesterday afternoon 1t
shown by a report submitted that there were 300
more inmates at the AimshOuse during the past
week than ther were the corresponding week OF
fast year. The total number Of persons supported
al the county institutions at the present time IS
2.es0. The total cost Of goods distributed 10 the
various institutions since the commencement OF the
fiscal year IS $I53, I40.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

IMPEACHMENT OF A VIRGINIA JUDGE.-The read
ers OF the Enquirer have informed OF the efforts
being made IN Greenbrer ana other counties for
months past looking to the impeachment and re-
moval or Judge Nat Harrison, the Judge OF Inc
Greenbrler (Va.) Circuit. We now have information
that the West Virginia Senate by vote or 10 10 o,
have concurred in the House resolution for MS I'm.
peachnent. HIS trial VIII take place OIL the 25th OF
the present month. when rich disclosures are pro-
missed. Able counsel have been employed on both
sldes.--I3tc1lUOnd Enquirer and Examiner Feo !.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
THE BOARD OF EXCISE.
Fourth Annual Report-The Money Received
for Licenses and What In Done With II.


for Licenses and Whnt In Done With II.
The fourth annual report OF the above Board has
just been published. II discusses the question OF
restrictive and revenue Excise laws - administered
by the city and the STATE The Board thinks IT right
to express its decided opinion that 1t would be
serious public calamity to remove any Of The princ-
pal restraints OF the present law all OF which have
in Its Judgment largely contributed to public order
TRANQUILITY and virtues that II would be unwlse to
diminish further the amount OF revenue contributed
IN the excise district from the public trafflc regu-
lated by the existing laws; and that such taxation,
even at the highest rates collected before the
reductions made last May by the Board is an inlus-
tice to no one and did tend to diminish or en-
barrass any business interest which any consider
alton OF public profit or utility requires to be en-
couraged or enlarged; that it will be found mpos-
sibe to continue even the present low rate OF taxa
ton and measure of wholesome restraint If those who
may be called upon TO administer the Excise laws
shalt hold their places and authority by any tenure
less permanent independent and certain than that
OF the present Commissioners.
Alter showing the desecration OF the Sabbath by
drunkenness and urging the beneficial working OF
1.-The Sunday clause" 1t gives the treasurers report
III detail, from which we make the following eX-
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

POLITICAL COMPLEXION OF KENTUCKY.-The
Louisville COurieTJor7dt says the negroes OF that
State have decreased from 238 1877 1860 to 445
in 1862 and that the adoption OF the fifteenth amend
ment will not make the slightest change IN the poll
tcal status OF kentucky II estimates The negro vote
at $4,000, and says II they vote the radical ticket
en- naasse 1t will scarcely alter the result even In
single legislative district The principal black vote
will be Louisville city and Jefferson county, 5,3O0
Fayette, 1000; Bourbon 900; Christian, 100; Logan
1000; Madison 1000; Shelby, 1900, aud Warren,
1000.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

The following record win show the changes IN tne
temperature OF the weather for the past twentyscur
hours In comparison with The corresponding day OF
last year. as indicated by the thermometer at ilnd-
nuts pharmacy HERALD Building, Broadway, cor
nar NJ INN utr
The New York herald., 1870-02-10
NEW YORK CITY.

The Weather Art - Assaults Arrests
Judge Bixby Snubs Politician
Springing Trap on Spring Street
Burglars-The Safety Of Carry
ing Stolen Goods Around
Corrections and Mis-
ceIlaneOus Items.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

The Colored Young Mems Christian Association
have elected the following oficers for tine ensuing
year:-O. s. Casey President; Charles Baker, Vice
President; James Gomez, Recording Secretary; Ed
ward v G.. Eato. Corresponding Secretary; l.. b.
Matthews, Treasurer.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

Daniel Huntington, the artist, has recently pre-
sented to the Chdren's Fold OF this city, an insitu
tion for the and culture OF homeless children,
portrait OF the late Bishop Benjamin Moore, first
Protestant Episcopal bishop OF New York, and the
portrait has been quite recently purchased from the
managers OF the Fold Tor the sum Of $3.50 by the
vestry OF Trinity church.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

An Independent Policeman ssGOing Back on"
the Kelly Famiiy--A seven Nile Post.
Commissioner Brennan yesterday heard evidence
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

Average temperature for corresponding date
last year. %oN
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

The Brooklyn Fire Commissioners received num-
ber OF department reports from Washington yester-
day which they Intend placing In the various engine
houses for reading for the fremen.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

John Nevins was unintentionay charged, IN the
HERALD OF yesterday, with keeping barroom IN
basement in centre street. John does not keep
barroom in the basement, so he don't; ne keeps on
the first door. He says he does, and he ought 70
know.
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

Edward Caagnan, OF No. 90 Butler street, Brook
Iyn, entered complaint yesterday at the Yorkvie
Police Court against young man named John
Fisher, who stole nm overcoat from him, in one OF
the pockets OF which was gold lead pencil and
some other property OF less value. The stolen pro-
perty was found IN the prisoners possession wnen
arrested which fact was proved In court, and JUS
tice Blxby committed HIM for trial IN default Of bail
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

Crime Is on the decrease in Williamsburg. Win
the exception or few robberies by sneak thieves
there has been crime to record In that once tur
bulent section or Brooklyn for many WEEKS
The New York herald., 1870-02-10

The monthly report OF the Assistant Fire Marshal
stationed in Brooklyn shows that during the month
OF January there we're thirty fires. One Is believed
to be Of ncendiary origin and the others accidental
The total loss Is estimated at SS5, 900.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1870-10-13
Tobacco.
ESSAY BY 4 SMALL BOY.

Tobacco grows something's like
cabbages; but l never saw none Of it
bottled. although have eaten boiled
cabbage and vinegar on it,and have
heard men say that cigars that was
gwen to them on election day for
nothing was cabbage leaves. Tobac.
&C stores are mostly kept by wooden
Injuns, who stand at the door and
try to fool little boys by offering
them a bunch of cigars which is
glued into the Injun's hands and is
made Of wood also. Hogs do not
like tobacco, neither do l. Tobacco
was invented by man named Wal
ter Raleigh. When the people frs;
saw him smoking they thought he
was q steamboat, and, as they had
never seen steamboat, they We're
frightened. Ny sister Nancy is a
girl. l don't know weather she
likes tobacco or not. There is a
young man named Leroy who comes
to see her. l guess she likes Leroy.
lie was standing on the steps one
night, and lie hadaclgarin his mouth,
and he said he didn't know as she
would like it, and she said, Leroy,
the perfume is agreeable But the
next morning, when my big brother
Tom lighted his pipe, Nancy said.
Get out OF the house, you horrid
creature, the smell OF tobacco makes
me sick Snuff is Injun meal made
out Of tobacco. took a little snuff
once, and then sneezed.