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, 1872-12-29

C1Sc1SsAr1, Dec. 2s.-At special election to-
day, Robert Buchanan, independent, was elected
by 900 majority, for Director OF the City In
frmary over Barney Corbett, Democrat, with
1000 votes cast.
The vote to authorize the city to issue mil
lion and quarter bonds in aid OF the Cincinnati
l. Chesapeake Railroad, was carried to-day by
nearly 1000 majority, being over 1000 above
the necessary two-thirds vote under law.
, 1872-12-29

P1rTsBURau, Dec. 23.-State Treasurer Mackey
bought a controlling interest in tho Pittsburgh
Commercial Of E. D. Brigham, yesterday, pay
ing therefor s10o,o 1t is understood that the
Hon. Russell Errctt, Of Philadelphia, will as
Bu1no the position Of managing editor, Mr. Brig
paper. It is stated that Mr.. Brigham sewers
his connection with the paper On account Of the
condition of his wife's health, which is too pre-
cGrious to bear the severity OF the climate. Mr..
Brigham will leave soon for Florida, where ho
will Join his family.
, 1872-12-29
Killed by n Policeman

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The Coroner's jury
died from violence received from Police Ser
geant Rodgers, while the former WAS prisoner
in cell st the station house, on the 11th OF De-
cembor. Tweedie WAS arrested on the charge Of
drunkenness, but it is believed that he was suf-
feriug from fit.
, 1872-12-29
POLITICAL.


New YonK, Dec. 2s.-The Subcommittee Of
Louisinninns yesterday waited upon many prom
inent merchants with view to enlsting their
sympathies in matters in that State.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Ex-Governor Warmoths g
private secretary Says that the statement pub
lished in Washington to the effect that the Gov
crnor had abandoned the contest and advised
the Legislature not to meet on the 9Th OF JAN
uary is untrue.
, 1872-12-29


BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-The North German Gazette
denies the statement that Germany has con-
sonted to cooperate with Austria and Russia in
the effort to effect settlement Of the Caurium
silver mines dispute.
The Gazette also stigma:izes the allocution Of
tho Pope, delivered at the Consistory held in
Rome on the 23d inst, as an objectionable in
suit to the Emperor Of Germany. The colossal
impudencc Of the Pope, says the Gazette, proves
the inevitable necessity for the immediate pass-
age of Law defining the boundaries between
the State and tho Roman Catholic Church.
After the LIST Of January, persons entering
Germany from France will not bo required to
provide themselves with passports.
The Spenersehe zei!nng strongly opposes tho
decree Of the Brunswick Council OF Ministers,
issued on the 9Th of December, providing that
upon the demise of the present sovereign, who
is unmarried, Duke William l., the ex-King Of
Hanover, or his son, shall succeed to the throne.
PARIS, Dec. 25.-The Paris Gazette Gays Prus-
eia is treating with Portugal for the session to
the former power Of DelaSoa Bay on an island
OF the Indian Ocean, of the coast Of southeast
ern Africa.
, 1872-12-29

MArAEoHAs, Dec 23.-The election for NUM-
cipal offices at Iampico is reported very disor-
derly. During the counting Of tue votes q dis
turbance arose. Eight were killed and wounded:
Great excitement prevailed. Both parties, called
Tampicenos and Tametipecos, claim to have
won tha c1e.tiOn
, 1872-12-29
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-It is expected that 70, 600
British coal mners will strike work on the 1st
OF January.
George King, who confessed that he murdered
one Pook, at Greenwich has been discharged
fror. custody, having been found insane.
, 1872-12-29
Cold.Bl0oded MURDER

to-day, charged with the murder OF Richard
Baker on Thursday. The two lived in the vii
lage Of Arno1dtown, ut the lower end OF the
county, about thirteen miles from the city. On
Thursday Baker and King went to store in that
vicinity, where Baker showed d 80 bill, and
bought dress aud trinkets tor his
, 1872-12-29
REf CHM.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 2s.-There is pleuro-pnou-
monia epidemic in the villages of Prussia and
Belgium, near the limo separating those two
countries.
, 1872-12-29

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 25.-Gover7tor Baker
stated, to-day, that in no case will ho interfere
to prevent IT, execution of Cluck, the wife,
murderer, next Friday.
, 1872-12-29

HALIFAX, Dec. 2S.--The smallpox, imported
from Boston: is spreading in the country townB
In Yarmouth all the churches, schools end other
places Of public resort are closed.
, 1872-12-29
SPAlN,

MADRID, Dec. 2s.-Tho Imperial says that
General Pieltain will probably be appointed Cep-
tain General OF the Island OF Cuba.
, 1872-12-29
Euual Kirh.t8.

New York, Dec. 2s.-The Board Of Education
1T Paterson, N. j., have resolved that the col
ored children there should be allowed to attend
tho public schools and have the same privileges
as Nhitee.
, 1872-12-29

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23.-The Czaroyitch is
now out Of danger.
LATEn-The fe7crishness Of the Czarovitch is
somewhat increased to-day. During the night,
interrupted sleep. He is stronger to-day than
yeateriIay
, 1872-12-29
NEW YORK CITY POLITICS.

NEW YonK, Doc. 23.-A new charter for the
city. prepared by the Republicans, ia ready for
presentation to the Legislature.
, 1872-12-29

New Yong, Dec. 28.-A letter from Whining
ton. N. c.. Dec. 27. states thnt AndroH 6troug.
, 1872-12-29

The Horse Disease.
ST. Lou1s, Dec. 2s.-A despatch from Fort
has appeared there, and nearly ali the Govern
ment animals have got it.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

PLAT, GRAY & FOSTER. Since the
return of Mr.. Gray fiom New York,
there has been a constant stream of ne ~
goods arriving for the above named firm,
most of whom are now on exhibition in
their splendid stores on the corner of
York and Ninth Street. LADIES Will find
| the incest, most fashionable and best as
sorted Fancy Goods in our City, among
which are Long Shawls Of the most beau
tiful designs and colors, dress goods i'll
Silk, Wollen, Linen and Cotton in endless
variety of quality and shade.
Gentlemen may there see the finest
English broadcloth, Cassimeres and vest
ings Of the latest fashions, furnishing
goods, SC. Housewives may send there
for the best coffees, teas and groceries
generally.
Farmers will find every thing needed
for the House, farm Or garden; crockery,
hardware, farming tools, plows and feed
cutters, land plaster and Dbl. salt, in fact
anything that is generally needed in City
or country may be found in great variety
and at the lowest possible rates by apply
ing to either Of the gentlemen forming
the firm OF Platt, Gray & Foster.
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Editorial Notices ara GO

Eu1tOr1aI Notices common that it is
almost impossible for an editor express his honest
opinion OF the merits of any article without being
suspected OF interested motives. This fact however,
snail not deter ms from saying that think of new
addition to the Materia Medica which cur atten-
ton has been recently directed. We refer DR. ].
Walkers CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTEas a remedy
which is making its way into more families just
than all the other advertised medicines put together
There seems to be question about the potency of
its tonic and Alternative properties while it possesses
the great negative recommendation of containing
neither alcohol nor mineral poison. That is speci-
fc for indigestion, Billiousness, Constipation, and
many Complaints of nervous origin, have to
know and we are assured on good authority that
general invigorant, regulating nd purifying medi-
cine it has equal. 1t is stated that Ingredients
tobtaned fsom the wids of California to the
medical world; and its extraordinary effects certainly
warrant the conclusion that it is "a compound of
e5ents hitherto unknown. If popularity is any cr-
terion, there be doubt of the efficiency the
VINEGAR BIrTERs, for the sale of the article is
mense and continually increasing. Sat.
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Jos. RANKIN, City Clerk.
SPECIAL MEETING, May Sd, 1872.

bF60IAh III Eh1iN6, hay %, 1917.
Council met pursuant to call. Present
Mayor Luling; Aldermen, Dumke.
Sehuette, Hanson, Smalley, Bean, Stahle,
knickrehm, Gilbert, Prochazka, Patcben.
L. A. Bean moved. that the resolution
to let the towing to the lowest bidder be
rescinded, which was adopted.
The Mayor and Clerk were instructed
to enter into contract with Windiate 4
Richards to do the same and their bond
tor performance was approved Ayes 10
Noes 0.
The Com. on Dredge & Harbor pre-
sents plans and specifications for dump
scow which was adopted.
The Com. on Dredge & Harbor of the
late Council present a report which was
referred to the Com on Assessment and
Finance.
t. Schuette submitted the following
Resolred, That the contract with f.
Pautz for grading 9th street from the
corporation line to Washington street is
hereby declared fulfilled, that the work
is accepted aud the Clerk authorised to
issue scrip for balance due on said con-
tract. Adopted, Ayes, 10. Nays 0.
f. Sehuette submitted tie following:
Resolred, That the Clerk is authorised
to issue scrip due on contract for filing
lots s & 9, block 2S4 provided that the
work has been accepted by the Board.
Adopted. On motion of T. A. Bean,
the Council adjourned.
Jos. RANKIN, City Clerk.
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NO MORE SUPPLIES.

The work Of the Relief Committee is
brought to close, as at a meeting Of the
Relief Committee, the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That from and after this date
no more supplies be furnished the burned
district, and that all agencies for distrbu-
ton be at once closed, and that no fur
Their expenses be incurred.
Reso}red, That the press be requested
to publish this action, that all interested
may receive the information and take
action accordingly
Dated Milwaukee, May 8, 1872.
L. II. KELLOGG, Chairman.
VIM, j. JAMESON, Secretary.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

THE Parade of the Fire department
came off in splendid style last Monday
afternoon both engine Companies and
the Hook & Ladder and Bucket Com
pany made fine appearance and their
apparatus were found in excellent order.
for there ought to be more HOSE on hand
the necessity of which was SO severely
felt at the burning of NJ. Gilbert s
building. We ought to have an indie
pendent Hose Company, furnished with
a substantial Hose Cart and all the hose
they can conveniently carry. Who will
take tie lead in this matter?
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

THE following new books have just
been placed on the shelves of the Jones
Library
Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada,
by Clarence King.
Travels in Arabia, edited by Bayard
Taylor, and The Widow Bedott Papers
On and after Monday, May 18th the
reading room will be kept open from s
0 clock A. NJ, to O clock, P NJ
We need not inform the public lat the
reading room is free to ALL
We are glad that the Directors have
been enabled to re- open the reading ROOM
as 1t Is source of great convenience for
our citizens, and especially strangers to
have place where they can drop In and
read the latest news.
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lCommunicated.1

Our Senger Bund society is improving
rapidly in the increasing number of mem
bers, and it well deserves it, for it is not
only place where we may enjoy our
selves, but it renders US able to read very
difficult music. am sure l cannot con
ceive what our City would do without
Professor Dieling, its amiable and able
Director.
don't believe half of our Americans
know how pleasant and sociable theGer-
mans are until they associate with them,
and should advise all who are lovers of
music to come and Join our society.
ONE OF THE MEMBERS.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
TIE LAUNCH. splendid thr

TIE LAUNCH.-The splendid three
and-after Wills, built by our eminent
ship-builderlNr. P. Larson for Messrs.
Slaussen & -, of Racine was successful
ly launched last Saturday afternoon in the
presence Of large number of spectators.
She descended gracefully into her new
element and rides the water like a thing
of life; - she makes beautiful appear
auce, her model is excellent and she will
certainly prove fast sailing craft, carry
ing at the same time large cargo Nc
expense in labor or material has been
spared to make her what she is, one OF
the finest vessels that has left our extern
sivc shipyards.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
The Straits Open.

On Monday evening the Canadian pro-
peller East arrived at Milwaukee from be-
low, the first boat through abe Straits.
and shortly after noon, Tuesday, the Nor
thern Transportations Company's propel-
Ter Concord arrived. Capt. leland en-.
countered several fields of ice, but man
aged to pilot through withou. serious
Difficulty.
In connection with the arrivals the fol
lowing statement of the dates of the open.
ing Of the Straits since 1854, may not be
oAt of place
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
SLovAssKA L1pA HALL presented

SLovANsKA LIPA HALL presented
another very interesting entertainment on
last Saturday evening. The play of the
Harvest Festival was executed, if pos
sible. in more superior style, than any
Of its predecessors, and the young ladies
especially acted with grace and freedom
never witnessed before in that Hail. The
music by Prof Bicling was of course most
excellent and tbs eight fantastic toe
had all the exercise that could be desired.
May we soon have another similar enjoy
ment at the Sloyanska Lipa.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

Petition of f. Velchert and others
tor the appointment of night Waterman
of the LIST Ward was reported back and
granted, and Christ Smallfeldt appointed
with salary Of 500. 90 per year charge
able to the lst Ward. Ayes, IL, Nays O.
The Committe on Printing rerort the
resolution to let the Printing to the low
est bidder with the recommendation that
1t be laid on the table. SO ordered.
The following claims we're reported
back with the4ecommendation that they
be allowed in full
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

C3stOria-a substitute for Castor Ola yereta
bic preparation containing neither Minerals Nor.
phine nor Alcohol. 1t is pleasant take docs not
nSuseae, ami operates when all orhor remedies failed
Dr. Pitcher has experimental fifteen years in produc
ing preparation more efficient than Castor Oil with.
its horrid taste The Castoria regulates the sys-
TEN cures constipation, stomach ache Group and afu-
leucy. and kills 1t does distress or CRIME
BY its quieting soothing effect produces natural
sleep and particularly to crying and teeth
ing children.
We desire Physicians TO test this article and will
forward .hree BOTTLES to the address of any
one authenticated Insist that yonr druggist order
it for 1t ht 50 cents and one bottle will
many doctors bills J. B. ROSE Co. IS Broad
way, n. 7. eat
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

The above accounts allOWed, ayes IL,
nays O.
TIL A Wallich allowed 5000, disai-
lowed $44, CO, on motion A. j. Patchen,
the account wasre- committed to the Com.
on Claims.
The City Marshal presents sundry H.
censes and the Mayor the written opinion
of the City Attorney in reference to the
Liquor Law which were all referred to
the Committee on License.
A. T. Dumke submitted the follow
ing
Resozred, That the Committee on
Dredge & Harbor be directed to procure
the necessary specifications for an eighty
yard dump scow, and if accepted by the
Board, that the contract for building the
same be let to the lowest bidder, who is
to have the same ready fer use within 80
days from date OF contract. Adopted.
+. Schuette submitted the following ::
ResolceR, That tie Clerk be directed
to advertise for bids for towing dump
scows and that the parties who get the
| contract give bonds to keep their Tug in
the City ready for service. Adopted.
Bond of Thomas Thompson as Consta-
| bic was approved.
Bids were opened for docking Main St.
and contract awarded to P. A. Camp, he
being the lowest bidder by Ayesl2 nays O..
| The following ordinance was presented
and approved, Ayes II. Nays l, Prochaz-
ka:
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

The propeller ,Shyzarki is being disnant-
led here and is to be towed to Milwaukee
with load of lumber for the Goodrich
transportation Company. She would
make good tug boat or sail-vessel and
is offered for sale cheap.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
THE Green Bav Adcocate saws navig

THE Green Bay Allocate says naviga-
ton is now formally opened The first
boat of the season from outside of the
bay to arrive was the Goodrich line pro-
peller TruesdeH. She reached Escanaba
at 1890 A, NJ, on Monday, April ID, and
reached this city about noon on the 3Oth.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS,
MANITnM0C Anril OOth 1

MANIToMoo, April 29th 1872.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Mayor Luling; Aldermen Dunn
Ike. Schuette, Guttman, Conway, Han
son, Smalley, Bean, Stahle, Knickrehm,
Gilbert, Prochazka, Patchen.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
Petition of Appleton & New London
R. R., was referred TO Committee on
D:edge and Harbor.
Petition of Z. Velkert and others for
appointment of Waterman for the lst
Ward, was referred to the 1st Ward Com.
+. A. Bean submitted the following ::
Resolred, That Henry Westphal be
appointed by this Board to look after Al nd
keep in repair the fence on Washington
Park, the said Westphal to have the
right to the hay growing on said Park to
compensate for his trouble. Adopted
A. j. Patchen submitted the following
Resolrcd, That the towing of all dump
scows be let to the lowest bidder. Adop-
ted. Ayes, I. Dumke, Conway, Small
ey. Bean. Stehle, Knickrehm, Patchen.
Nays, 3, Schuette, Hanson, Gilbert.
n. |. Gilbert, submitted the following:
RcSolred, That the Committee on
Dredge & Harbor be and hereby is au-
thorised to build a new Dump Scow and
contract for any work or material pertain
ing or relating to the Dredge, or the run
ming of the Dredge or dredging, end to
make report to this Board
at the first meeting in every month for
the current year. Adopted.
/. Schuette submitted the following ::
Resolred, That the several contractors
| whose time or contracts for grading streets
has expired, but who haye not finished
said streets, are hereby allowed an extern
ton of time for thirty days from date, at
the expiration of which the contractors
be paid as per contract, if the work is &C
cepted by the Board. Adopted.
The following claims were presented
and referred
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

MESsRs. HANSON & SKovE will have
the "Canaler," now on the stocks, ready
for launching within THIRTY DAYS from
the time they commenced laying its keel.
We do not believe that this can be heat.
en- in any shipyard in the United States.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
CanaIer.

Mr.. Jonah Richard canaler, now
being built by Mr. Henry Berger, is to
be of the following dimensions
Length, 143 feet; beam, 26 feet 2
inches depth, IL feet inches; and will
be completed by next August.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

SOME one who pretends to know, says
that 1.-THE dearest spot on earth" is at the
stores of men who do not advertise
Mems Cloth Boots of all kinls at Ry-
ders.
CLEANING up the yards and beautify-
ing the gardens is now the order of the
day in this City.
WHEN you see business man who
don't advertise in any manner, you will
zee man who has no credit in the great
markets.
A splendid assortment of Boots and
Shoes at Ryders.
BLAST FURNACE.-In our next issue
we hope to be able to give the details of
the proposed erection of an extensive
blast-furnace in cur city.
SIDEWALKS. As the Street Commits
sioners have been appointed and taken
sharge of their Office, would it not be
well for them, to look to the cleaning of
the cutters and repairing the sidewalks :?
A large stock of Womens and Mems
cloth Shoes and Caters at Ryders.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

Cant. leland, of the East, is confident
that the downward bound feet of grain
vessels will experience no difficulty in eff
fecting passage through the ice, which
was fast breaking up.-Er.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09
MARINE ITEMS.

The schooner Industry which was
ashore all winter between here and Two
Rivers is now in our Dry dock to under
go thorough repairs.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

Don't fail to examine the fine stock OF
Boots and Shoes at Ryders, before buy
ing elsewhere.
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TAX NOTICE.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF MANITowoc

COUNTY TREAsURzR's OFFICE
Manitowoc, April II, 1872 I
NOTICE is hereby given that in conformity with
~ the laws i'll such case made and provi' ed,
OF each tract parcel of land described the fol-
lowing statement, as may be necessary for the pur
pose Will be sold on the second Tuesday May next
it being the 18th day of May, 1872 and the next s,lc
ceedng days. by the Treasurer of the county aforesaid
at public auction at his office in ihe city of Mauito
Voc to pay the taxes, chages and interest the
for the 1871, and returned upaid Office
QUIR1N EVEN, County Treasurer.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

The Appleton Times of May ID says
that quite a party cf Neenah business
men were in the city yesterday (Wednes-
day. to consult with our railroad men on
project to extend the a. & n. L. r. r.
from this city to Neenah and thence on
to Oshkosh to connect there with the
Ripon road. This is not we are told. to
interfere with the building of the road
westward from this city.
The NJ. A. & n L. r. r. have large
force of men and teams at work near
kaukauna.
WE clip the following from the Oshkosh North
,restsyn. Neenah is already moving in the matter.
To the Editor Of the Daily Northwestern:
Wouldn't it be well for our people to commence
negotiations with the Appleton people and Mantle
and Appleton L. Il. Company, with view to the
extension of that road from Appleton to Oshkosh by
way of Neenah Neenah will be favorable to the pro
ject and extend very liberal aid. and by doing
gain connection with the st. Paul road
The building of this road to Oshkosh will be o.
great advantage to us, giving another line con
meet with the Wisconsin Central Railroad, also com
peng route for all merchandise coming to us from
Eastern markets Oshkosh occupies position where
if she chooses she concentrate several different
railway interests and make hersefa point for large
amount of distributing business
Another advantage of the move above indicated
would be connection with the Milwaukee anC
Northern Railroad for Green Bay and Milwaukee by
way of Menasl,a or Appleton, whichever point tina
road touches most convenient to
With a road to New London and Shawano Wan
sau, and this short line to Appleton and Mantowoc
shall have all desire in the shape of rail
road accommodation, and nothing then remains to III
but to go on increasing in population, capital ant
power, until we attain prominence as frst-clas
city.
For SO grand consumstion. Oshkosh we'll af
ford a liberal issue of its bonds.
On to Appleton and Mantowoc YEw- No-Hoo.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-05-09

The finest assortment of Ladies' and
Mems Slippers in the City can be found
at Ryders.