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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

INSTEAD OF the usual RichlauJ County
hecordtr, we received last week only small
extra bearing the following good excuse
for the appearance Of the paper:
Our first issue after we came into this
oihce took place on the Sth of September.
1870. On the 22d of the same month our
Office was iorciby entered, the casing and
lock holder being pried off Some tvpe
we've then displaced, causing extra work
Not long alter that second trial was made
winch proved unsuccessful On the 18Th
OF June, 1871, after We had our passes for
the Editorial Convention at Green BAY.
and all matters in order for weeks va
cation, we came to the Office on the morn
ing OF the 18Th TO give orders in regard to
work, and found seven columns of live mat
ter knocked into pi, and column rules
twisted all out Of shape Now 10 can the
whole list Of deyiltry, last Tuesday nirht
the Office was again entered, type intended
Tor this weeks issue pied, sndparts Of both
Of our presses taken away, 80 that not
stroke ot work can be done on either until
those parts can be duplicated
Brother Pickard has our symDsthies
and We hope the scoundrels who are perse.
cutting him may soon be knocked into worse
pi than his types, and sent to that region
corresponding in name to the receptable Of
worn out letters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

Mr.. & MRs. GEo. r. WALKER. Of
Lancaster, while returning from the VI. f..
Church in this city on Monday evening.
stepped off the sidewalk on Chestnut street.
near the corner Of Fountain, and were pre-.
cipitated with child into the water filed
ditch ten feet below. Fortunately none Of
the family were seriously burt, though Mrs.
W. was considerably bruised. When our
city has to pay damages for injuries re.
ceiyed by somebody, perhaps tie autbori.
ties will DO something to increase the safe.
ty of our walks
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
NINERNN POIxT DIST .Icr.

'tiNFNhh lolNI blSI UICI.
Presiding Elder-W IIaw.
Mineral Point T. Springer.
Dodgevilc--A. w. Cummiags.
Linden-W. Il. Hazeltine"
Montfort-P. 4 Knox, WA Semple.
Fennmore--T. Manuel
Platteville-J. Knibhs.
Iancaster--A D. Dexter
jamestown and Potosi-W. Cook.
Hazel Green-W Siurges.
Providence-W. II. Palmer
Shullsburg-C. Cook
State Line-T. J. Lewis
narlington-H. S. Richardson
Fayetta-M. Dinsdale.
Bclmont--E. McGinley.
Of the ministers best known among our
readers; Mr., Couch is appointed travelling
agent to secure funds for the erection of n
new NJ. +. Church at Madison, his family
remaining at Mineral Point; Mr.. Mather
Is returned as pastor Of the Madison charge :;
Mr. Tasker returns to Lodi, where he has
been stationed the past year; Mr.. Sims.
formerly at Dodgeyille, goes to Mazoma
mia James Evans il returned for the see.
ond year to Portage City; James Lawson
goes to Baraboo; c. Hendra is sent TO To.
nah and j. Trcsidder retnrns to Monroe
circuit. These, We believe, embrace most
of those stationed outside the Mineral
Point District, with whom our people have
much acquaintance
Before adjourning the following rosolu.
tions were passed 10y the conference:
Resolped, That we, the members Of the
Electoral Conference of Iavmen of the
West Wisconsin Conference assembled at
Mineral Point, return our grateful thanks
to its citizens for the generous hospitality
which we have enjoyed.
Reso'ted That we tender our thanks IN
all railroad and steamboat companies grant
ing commutation tickets to members of
this conference.
Resoired, That the secretary be requested
to furnish copy Of these resolutions 70
me several papers OF the city for publica
tion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

SELECT ScHooL.-M. Thompson
Garry viii open "A select school in the nm
per room OF the Seminary on "Wednesday
Oct. 18th. Instruction given in the cn,n
mon English branches higher ENGLISH sul
Latin. Terms Of tuition moderate
Mr.. Curry has the reputation of beirp A
coed teacher and while our public schools
are suspended, the people should embrace
the opportunities offered by select schools,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

THANKS We wish to publicly
express our obligation to Mr.. J. n. BRAR-
LEY, the efficient and accommodating teie-
graph operator of this city, for his kind
ness in so freely and promptly furnishing
us dispatches during Monday and Tuesday.
thus enabling Us TO lay before oGrSubscrib-
ers, every few hours, news from the burn
ing city Of Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

RUNAwAg.-OA Tuesday a young
nan named Richards residing in Linden,
was driving a team down High Street,
when the gearing became in some way de-
tached, allowing the wagon TO run onto the
horses This 50 frightened them that they
became umnanagesble, aud ran at the top
of their speed down the street, the wagon
swaying from side to side, the tongue drag
ging on the ground At the corner OF Chest.
nut street the point OF the tongue struck
under the covered water.course in front of
G. Strikes, careening the wagon over and
throwing Mr.. Richards Is feet into the air,
and landing him in the middle of High St.
The horses got free from the wagon as it
tipped, and ran round to the north side OF
the City Hall and stopped 1t is almost
miraculous that Mr. Il, was Eot seriously
hnrt ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
THOMAS TIiUMAS.

TINTED STATES H0TEL, (WArgrN wArgINs'
" Old -TAsB.l nodgeviile, Wisconsin.
Having taken charge Of this hotel for term OF years
Il propose to keep it for the special accommodation
81 the travelling public,
hEys large barn, aud keep attentive hostlers-
propose good table, and keep the bar at all
ames supplied -ith the hest Of liquors.
by slrict attention to business hope to deserve,
suf receive a fair share Of the public patronage
txHl-la-I THOMAS THOMAS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

FkEE'--fersons receiving papers with mu r.
across this paragraph are to understand thcrc-
by that it Is sent with a hope that they may
become subscribers. All being thus served
who Will send us Sl.25 by or before the LIST of
November will be credited with one years sui.
s''7P'loh' NO one need fear being charged sub
Scrplion for papers thus sent them unless we
are ordered to continue. All pap.rs sent
without orders are free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
Leca! Tatellig gance.

tSNfhe f~st page of the Tribune 1oiU be desoted
10 Local matters. Fer advertisements, (ercept
professional cIrfS,) inserted on this page, tre
Sh0b charge ffty per cent. a1DaaGe on ordinary
rates. No A,tae cuts" totN be aGt0tcsd on his
page at aHy rates.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
COMMERCIAL HOUSE,

Dodgeville, Wis.
JAMES JONES, PROPRIETOR.
r,'HIs HOUSE, located nearly opposite the Court
| House. Is the most capaclous In the village. Is a
sev building; rooms well furnished, aud the table
always supplied with the best the market affords.
Barn s about being erected, wherein horses can
be we'll cared for al reasnshie rates. HEii-29t
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
GE0. u. WILIyEIi. II. D.s

BHYSIClAN, ACCoUCHER AND SURGEON, Of
l fers his services to his old friends and the COM
u,unity generally. Ofice ia Graber Whites block,
cerner Hgn ana Chestnut streets Residence near
MN LANr0Ns, Soulh SIDE city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

NyANUFACTUREK of all kinds of Ornamental
VI hair Work, such 6raceels, Breast ms
Erateh Guards, Necklaces Fuger Rings, Ear klxFs,
Charms, &C. Also Cufls Waterfalls, switehfs, La
dies Front pieces, Gents Wigs, and everything in
his line Cash paid for raw hair. +. o. box Zlo'
Hinera Point, Wis. xNlI-3-ly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

HOUSE WANTED,-Any one having
a good four or FIVE roomed house to rent
can learn of desirable tenant by calling
at this office. If
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
Oct. 10th, 1871.

Oct 10th, lSIl.
Five hundred copies of the above call
were printed, and within two hours distrb.
uted about our city, 10y an energetic com.
mttee, consisting Of p. Allen, Jr, +. J.
Cooper, Samuel Kitchens and Samuel Prisk
Before the hour announced on WeGnes
day, the baskets OF choice, well cooked
food began TO come in, and up to the time
OF shipping the packing committee we're
kept busy. car load Of large boxes and
barrels containing probably not les5 than
ten thousand pounds of cooked meats,
chickens, turkeys, bread, cheese, etc +,
marked For the suffering people Of Chi
cago, from their fellow citizens Of Mineral
Point, Wis, was thus made up.
By the prompt aud liberal manner in
which they responded to TINS call, our peo-
pie have done themse yes great credit, aud
no doubt afforded thousands Of suffering
creatures needed and substantial relief -
FARMERS if your water mills ap6 dried
up. come and ret your grind NJ done at
the Mineral PointSteam Mil Grinding
done on the shortest possible notice, and
al worth WARRANTED.
oJ-ti Wm. T. DAVE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
Il. DALTON, w. ID.

DHTSICIAN AND SURGEON. once in Coad's
4 Block over Deler's store, corner of High and
Chestnut streets, Mineral Point, Wis. Particular
ftteution paid to Operative surgery. avIll-le
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
E. III. psEESON, VI. d.,

QOKEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 6 SURGEON.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
nFFICE HOURS-At Residence, to 10 J.. NJ
~ At ONCE, to 4. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

(Stcceasor to Co5b &c LkeRS)
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
\ Mineral Point, Wis. Practices in the {. s.
and state Courts aud attends to agencies and cell
fsctions in all pa Is the ~t,te,
O1ice 10 Len4hans' BocS, opposite the est
ege. 12Iy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

Look on: for colds, and provide
against them by securing some Of that
comfortable, cheap underclothrg at II.
Joseph's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
RMNSgE & CARTER,

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELADRS, Dodg evile,
\ Wis. viii practice in all the courts of tins
tsfa 3gls
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
ALEX, WILSON,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and
~ AgentfsrN. ". Mutual Life Insurance Company
and Republic Fire Insurance Company. once oppo-
ste the Guy hall, upstairs, Mineral Point, Wis.
XX-I3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

DELLER offers carpets at old prices FOR
tae next thirty day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
!. IL. mOFFETT, VI. ID.
JOSEPH G. MITCHELLE.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 0nice in Mofett,
1 Drug Store, High street, Mineral Point. XII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

PROMPT AND GENEROUS. = About
noon on Tuesday dispatch was received
in this city appealing to our people for
provisions for the suffering thousands in
Chicago. A meeting was Immediately y
had, and the following call issued
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
II. u. WE BE gs,

1 TTORNEY AND COUNS ELLORAT LAW. Office
a u East Trout Room first toorl Of the City Hall,
Mineral Point, Wisconsin Xxt-t3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12

AND continuing from day to day
until all things are disposed Of
The following are only a part OF
what viii be offered
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-10-12
TO TIRE PEOPLE OF MINERAL POINT.

The latest dispatches from Chicago state
that there are 100000 people in the fire
scourged streets Of that city homeless and
utterly destitute, and they appeal to us
for food.
Therefore, we urgently request all the
people to contribute whatever they can of
substantial cooked provisions, to he shipped
10 the sufferers tomorrow. Send whatever
you can to Lenahans Store, by 10 or
o'clock tomorrow. A committee will be
i'll waiting to receive whatever is sent.
Your fellow citizens,
JOSEPH GUNDRY,
L. j. COOPER,
p ALLEN,
p, LENAHAN,
J. H. VIVIAN,
And many others.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
A Practical Joke.

Sheridan. the great wit and orator, was
fond of practical jokes, one OF which be
played off on the Duke Of Devonshire.-
Sheridan was in the habit Of frequenting
Dolly's chop house, where he generally
called for devilled shin-bone Of beef. One
day. coming in rather. later than usual,
he was told that the only shin-boue in the
larder was being cooked for his Grace
the Duke of Devonshire. Sheridan. who
knew the dukes person. though he was
not acquainted with him, took . seat with
in earshot of him. and began q converse
ton with friend in loud tone Of voice.
II always imagined" J" said he. .'that Dol
ly's ohop-house was one of the neatest
establishments 10 London. but made q
discovery this mornisg which has convinc-
ed me that I was mistaken" The duke
listened very sttentively. ''As | was
passing the kitchen window" [" continued
Sheridan. Il observed turn-spit boy
greedily gnswing . shin. bone Of beef.
Presently, one of the cooks ran up to him.
and, giving him blow on the neck, com!
PEELED him to drop tho prise. You dir
ty little rascal, said the cook. 'couldu't
you find nothing else to eat! Here I've
got to cook this bone for the Duke oi
Devonshire'" Soon after the conclusion
of this tale, waiter entered the room,
and advanced TO his Grace With . covered
dish. Your bone s1, said bs. Take
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
Gle without experiencing the slightest in

Gle without experiencing the slightest in-
couvenie nee.
Such silence prevails here that it would
seem terrible to some people; but con-
slider it, on the contrary. a peculiar sort
of pleasure to breathe in such a medium.
The barometer marks 81 centimeters
of pressure, the igrometer in my cell in
dicates 26 degrees. and the one outside
only Is The manometer communicating
With the sea shows the depth to be 81 ia
thoms. The other manometer still marks
two atmospheres. which tells me that there
is yet air enough in the chamber to allow
me to stop here four hours longer. without
running any danger Of suffocation.
"All the contrivances of my machine
perfectly answer the purpose l had in
view, except the lid, which shuts and opens
too slowly.
Il can venture to say that have hit
the mark at once. This makes me feel an
indescribablc joy. which I wish to share
with you, and with all those honored and
illnstrious persons, who. by favoring me
with their presence, have generously Of
fered to my weary mind the best of all re-
munerations. Yours. &c.,
&c. B TosELL1.
From the bottom fthe Bay Of Naples. y
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
Man and Wicklow to Live Happy.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the following
excellent advice. There is great deal
of human nature and good sense in it:
Harmony in the married state is the
very first object to be aimed at. Nothing
can preserve affections uninterrupted but
a firm resolution never to differ in will.
and determination in each to. consider
the love of the other as of more value than
any object whatever on which the wish
had been fixed. How light, in fact. is
the sacrifice of any other wish when
weighed against the affections OF one with
whom we are to pass our whole life. And
though opposition in single instance will
hardly Of itself produce alienation. yet
every one has his pouch into which all
these little oppositions are put; while that
is filing, the alienation is insensibly going
on, and when filed it is complete. 1t
would puzzle either to say why; because
no one difference of opinion has been
marked enough to produce a serious effect
by itself But be finds his affections
wearied out by constant stream of little
checks and obstacles. Other sources ol
discomfort. very common indeed. are the
little cross purposes Of husband and wife,
in common conversation, disposition in
either to criticise and question whatever
the other says, desire always to demon.
strate and make him feel himself in the
wrong. especially in sympathy. Nothing
lis SO goading. Much better. therefore,
if our companion views thing in light
different from what we do, to leave him in
quiet possession Of his view. What is the
use Of rectifying him if the thing be un'
important; and if important, let it pass
for the present, and wait for a softer mo-
ment and more conciliatory occasion ol
revising the subject together. It is won.
derful how many persons are rendered
unhappy by inattention to these little rules
Iof prudence"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
Lime for an Orchard.

Lime is goood manure for an orchard.
because the trees require it for building
up their trunks and branches. and 10 the
formation of their foliage and fruit. 1t
may be applied at any time, but late in
the fall or early in the spring is the most
suitable period, It should be put on in
the shape of dry dust, and be spread
evenly over the surface and narrowed in.
You may give a good dressing; there is
no fear that you will give too much. for
at the present price Of lime. it is not like
ly that you will apply large quantity.
A bushel to the square rod may be safely
applied, but peck. or even . quart. will
be better than none at all. It is probable
that plaster will answer your purpose bet
ter than lime, for it is composed Of lime
and sulphuric acid and water. the latter
ingredient being of no use to the crops.
Wood or peat ashes are excellent manure;
they should be spread evenly over the
surface, and should not come in contact
with the trunks of the trees. for fear Of
damaging the bark. Lime from we'll
burned limestone is the best for your pur.
pose. 1t should be "slacked" by pouring
water upon it, and when it has crumbled
into dust. it should be applied before il
becomes heavy and damp by extracting
moisture from the atmosphere. If q com.
|paratively small quantity Of lime is mixed
with muck or rich soil Of any kind. al.
lowed to remain in the heap for consid.
cradle time. and then applied to the orch
ard, &C.. it will be more beneficial. thar
a much larger quantity applied without
mixing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
r. i. WOOD.
DEALER IN
Dry Goods,
62 King ST., corner Fairfax st.,
Alexandria, Va.
Is now offering special inducements in

Is now offering special inducements in
FLANNELS AND BLANKETS,
comprising white, shaker, orange, plain and
twilled scarlet, plain and twilled mixed, twill
ed blue, opera, Rob Roy and fancy Shirting
Flannels, in great variety.
White Blankets, in Union and all wool,
brown and blue-gray Blankets, of different
weights and sizes. We offer well known
stock of white Blankets in Sd, l0-4 and ll-4
sizes.
HOSIERY.
I am opening and offering for sale large
and complete stock of foreign and domestic
Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, &C., &C., consist
ing of Mems, Womens' and Childrens' Hosiery,
from the best manufacturers, particularly a.
dapted to the retail trade.
Mems and Womens' Underwear, in cotton,
patent merino, real merino and wool.
full assortment of GLOVES, kid, calf and
buckskin, Qined and unlined, Berlin, cloth
and merino, plain and fancy styles, in great
variety and at attractive prices also, the cele-
brated make of Alexandre's kid gloves, in the
new colors, to match the latest and most fash
ionable shades of dress goods.
The attention Of the trade is respectfully in
vited to my large stock of CLOTHS and sea-
sonable DRY GOODS. My increased business
enables me to keep a large stock, making it
greatly to the interest of purchasers to deal
with me. ROBERT l.. WOOD,
81 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17

PROTECTING RooFs FROM FIRE.-Tbe
FGreman's journal. which ought to b
good authority on such matters. says:
"A wash. composed Of lime. salt and
fine sand. or wood ashes. put on in the
ordinary way Of whitewash. is saidsto rsu-
der shingles ffty-fold more safe against
taking Ere from falling cinders. or othss-
wise, in case Of FIRE 10 the vicinity. Il
pays the expense hundred-fold in it,
preserving influence against the effect Of
the weather. The older aud more vesth.
er-beaten the shingles. the more bsns6t
derived. Such shingles are generally
more or less warped. rough. and cr.cksd.
The application Of wash. By wetting the
upper surface. restores them to their orr
iginal or first form. thereby closing ~
spaces between the shingles; and -
lime and sand, BY filing up the essSts.
prevents il warpin9.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17

With clearness and brevity summed up the case.
Scattered Darwin's theory far :., into p space
s"The Cardiff Giant" and "Barnums Show"
And if man, he said, would a cousining 60,
There were beasts ofthe field and birds ofthe air,
He was welcome to look for his grandfather
there,
The speaker believed no philosophers pen
Was needed, to trace the beginning of men.
In "hairy creature, with pointed ears"
Mans progenitor plainly appears,
And Darwin has only to leave the monkey,
To easily prove his descent from the donkey.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17
Billings Wisdom.

Revenge sometimes sleeps, bat vanity
alwase keeps one / open.
The only human being on the face ov
this earth that I really envy, Is laf6ng
Christian. sg 1T
Men ov little authority are like men ov
little strength. alwus anxious tew lift SUM
thing.
Thare IL two kinds ov men that don't
ksre to meet when I am in great hurry:
men that I owe, and men that want 70
owe me. 80
I think young coxoombs end their lives
az old slovens. -, Z. =
Yu kant konvert sinners bi preaching
the gospel tew them at half price. Emmy
sinner who is anxious tew git biz religios
in that way is satisfied with poor thing.
There il no better evidence Of wisdom
than tew believe what we kant understand.
Yu will alwus motifs one thing the devil
never offers to 60 into partnership with !
bizzy man but you will often see him Of
fer tew jine the lazy. and furnish the osp-
ital. 9asFa
Hope has made menny blunders; but
thare IL one thing about her that ! slwus
did like she means we'll. ~
Whenever yu hear man who alwus
wants ten bet hiz bottom dollar. ~ kan
make up yore mind that that il the size
ov biz pile.
/ look upon the north pole az one Of the
Ipekulisr spots ov ground il it sin't never
found, we shant be none ov the wus Oh,
aud if it il found. We shall be none the
better off. q....,s
The highest rate ov interest that We pay
il for borrowed trouble. Things that ase
alwus going tew happen never do hap.
lpen. -.
hav known people who had 20 little
karacter that they didn't even have emmy
failings.
Face all things: even adversity il po-
lite to mans face. 4
Whenever see man anxious tew git
into the middle ov fte that don't belong
tew him, I am alwus anxious tsw let him.
for know he il sure tew be the wusl
fwhipt man ID the party. I
| Thare amt but phew men weak snulI
tew admit their jealousy; even disgrsoed
rooster in bsrnyard will git . leetle fur
ther of and begin to crow up . new repu-
tashun. q
Cunning. at best. only dus the dirty
work Of wisdom; therefore dsspiss ie.
josh Billings Almanac" for 1872. !.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17

EE He who has struck his colors to
the power of an evil habit, has surrender
ed himself to the power of an enemy bound
BY no articles of faith. and from whom he
can expect ouly the vilest treatment
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-11-17

it away" roared the duke, with great dis
gust; II can't touch . morsel Of it,
"Stay. WAITER" said Sheridan. humbly,;
''bring it to me. If bis Grace cdh't eas
it, / can. Fetch me bottle of clsret I
don't wish better luncheon"