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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25
Statistics of Europe.

a statistician in Berlin has published
this useful summary:
Europe lad ffty-six States before the
Italian war. while now it has only
eighteen, with total superficial area OF
49, 362 square miles, and population
800, 900. 00C. Ofthese the German Em-
pire comprises 9,SSS square miles, and a
population Of 40, los, 900 according to
the census of 1867.
The principal States III Europe, with a
population of more than 100000 are
Russia, II, 600. 900; Germany, 10000
600; France, Sc, 500, 600; Austro Hun
gary, So, O00. 900; Great Britain, 80 600
900; and Italy, 26, 500, 900; their total
population is therefore four-ffths of that
of the whole of Europe. A century ago
before the partition of Poland, the Great
Powers only possessed one half of the
then population of Europe, thus: Rus
sia $4,000, 900; Austria, 1900, 900
Prussia, 5000, 600; England, $4,000, ,00O
and France. $4,000, O0O-total sO,0O0,-
600.
The number of Roman Catholics in
Europe generally is now las, 900, 600
So, 900, coo ir France, %, 900, 900 in Aus
tria. 26, 600, Oe0 in I:aly, l6,00U, 900 in
Spain, and II, 500, 600 in Germany; Greek
Catholics. 10000. .00O-54 00o,00 in
IN,
in Roumauia, and 5000, 600 in Austria
Protestants. 7l,O0O, ,O00-25, coo. 600 in
Germany, 24.o00. 900 in England. $500
600 in Sweden and Norway, 600, 900 in
Russia, and 25oo 600 in Austria ; Jews
4,S00, 00o-l, TOO, 600 in Russia. so, ,0oG
In Austria. 1,5e0.00 in Hungary, and
5, 600 in Germany.
Dividing Europe into nationalities,
| there are s.. 200, 900 of the Slavonic race
81, 500, 900 of the Latin races, and %,
500, 900 of the German race.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25

The License acts which has just passed
the Legislatures of Illinois and Ohio is
remarkably stringent. Its leading pro
visions are as follows:
l. No selling without license.
2. No license until tie applicant shall
have given bond for $4,000, with two
freeholders as sureties, that he will pay
all damages which any one may suffer by
reason of his selling.
3. Suit to be brought in behalf Of the
State against any seller of liquor where
by injury is inficted-whatever sum may
be recovered to be appropriated for the
redress of such injury.
If this act shall be faithfully enforced
and why should it not be Pit must shut
up the lower stratum of grogshops and
saloons, restricting the liquor traffic to
dealers who would be constrained by pc
cuniary interest-to say nothing of moral
principle-to sell lcircumspectly, cautious
ly. No one licensed under this act could
afford to sell to tippler or minor;
few would take the risk of selling to a
good fellow who.was trotting down the
road to ruin at a 2:40 gait. Of course,
We understand the objection of principle
urged by Frohibifionists against any form
of License yet we counsel the Temper
ance men to give this act fair trial by
aiding its enforcement.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25
A Great Railway Project:

A bill has been introduced in Cnngres.
for Incorporating the New York and Chi
cago Railroad Company. The corpora.
tors are not named. The stock is / 600
coo shares at 500 each. After organic
ing, the stock holders, by a two-thirds
vote, can increase the stock or issue sew
en- per cent. bonds. The bill provides
for three tracks, limits the time IF pas
senger trains to eighteen hours, the fare
to three cents. and half a cent mile
additional for Palace cars three cents
per mile for a ton of common freight,
two cents for products of forests and mine
except for precious metals.
The farmers, manufacturers, ard mer-
chants ofthe west would patronize a
railroad provided with three tracks from
Chicago to New York, if the fare was
limited to two cents a mile. They would
not much care whether its charter came
from Connrass or the Statns--
We believe that even ex-senator Doc
little, Notwithstanding his fear Of centra-
lization would have no insurmountable
constitutional objections to patronizing
this cheapest and safest line.
While Congress is at work on the bill,
it would be wise to amend so as to au-
thorize a branch or extension from New
York to Washington. An independent
line there has long been needed, and
would have been build we think before
now, but for the powerful lobby against
it.-iState Journal.
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Endorsement of Gov FairchiId

The legislature OF our State has, with
perfect unanimity and great propriety,
passed the following resolution indorsing
ex-Gov. Fairchild's course toward the
northern sufferers:
Resolrcd by the Assembly, the Senate
concu,ring, That Ex-Governor L. Fair
child, in assuming as he did, without the
expense of calling an extra session of the
Legislature, the..responsibiIity of drawing
upon the State Treasurer for relief of the
sufferers by the terrible fire which, in the
autumn of the of the past year, swept
over and utterly devastated such large
sections of the Northeast of our State,
but cipated the wishes of the people
of Wisconsin. and that for the unhesita-
ting manner in which he assumed and eff
fclently discharged the extra official du-
ties of organizing and executing effective
plans for administering to the pressing
necessities of SO large number of our in
habitants. rendered helpless, homeless,
and destitute by those calamitous vista
tions, he is entitled to the special thanks
of our Legislature.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25
Democratic Economy.

The revelations made at Albany. New
| York since the Republican officials tool
possession of the affairs of the State OIL
the 1st inst are little less shocking thar
those startling exposures made in the cit,
government which are known throughou
the civilized world as the most giganti,
robberies Of modern times. The Demo
cracy have been in nossession of th,
government of New Yerk since January
lst, 1869, and it anrears that every de
Dartmcnt of the State finances have dur
ing that period been undergoing rapid
depletion. The Albany correspondent
of the Utica Herald, submits the follow
ing statements of some of the results
which a Democratic administration In
that State has achieved during the last
two years.
The amount drawn from the general
fund in 1868 was s5,OO0.0O The amount
drawn in 1871 was SO, 500 900.
The expense Of the Legislature in 1868
were s26O,00O. In 1871, they we're oyer
1922 900.
Deduct.ng the ray Of senators and as
semblymen, it appears that the salarie s
of officers and sinecurists Of the legisla-
ture in 1868 we're SSl 900. In 1871 they
were nearly $1IS,OOO.
1he contingent expenses of 1868 were
Sl2S, 900. In 1871 they were S254, ,OOO
The appropriation for private charities
in 1868, were Sill ,O00 In 1871 they
were S75O,OOO.
The cost of printing in 1868 was 5000
900. In 1871 as nearly as can be ascer-
tanned, it was $500, 600.
The deficiency in the general sinking
fund in 1868 was nearly 100000. In
1871, 1t was nearly S9,000.O0O.
The interest paid on money borrowed
from the sinking fund in 1868 was about
$92, 500. In 1871 it was over S2lS,OOO.
The Treasury is overdrawn So, 900, 600,
and the canal debt has been increased,
since 1869. fully 100000.
These are the men who proclaim in
favor of retrenchment and reform; and
who, when In minority, advocate an
economical administration of the govern
ment.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25

The Legislature of Illinois has passed a
law. by majority in the House of more
than two-thirds, to allow the free sale of
liquor by licensed dealers; but making
the seller, and the owner of the building
in which the liquor is sold, responsible to
the parties interested for any damages
that may be suffered by them in conse-
quence of such sale or for any which the
person buying the liquor may incur.
This law is substantially the same as the
one now in force in Ohio. If Governor
Palmer approves this law we shall watch
the result of his operation with consider
able interest. On questions of reform
the people are necessarily cratic What
course Of conduct obedience to principle
requires is always clear. Duty to ones S
self and to our neighbors never makes
demands difficult to understand. The
point Of difficulty commences with the
lack of disposition to do that which We
know will conduce 10 the highest welfare
Of the social pact. When we are urged
to discharge an obligation which we
know to be right, but find ourselves urg
ed in contrary direction by vicious
propensity, or by supposed temporary
sef-interest, then we commence to frame
excuses and arguments against our clear
est convictions and pander to and attempt
10 n 10
consequence Of such conduct an evil be.
comes alarming in its proportions we are
likely to rush to the other extreme and
adopt measures which in our calmer mo-
ments we shall repudiate, or which by
their violence will defeat the purpose
they were intended to accomplish. New.
ertheless, as good cause is never lost
unwiSe action is better than apathy. 1t
will provoke investigation and discussion
and in the end may be productive ol
good. There is moral power sufficient il
any community, if i. can be concentrated
to establish such rules and regulations
either in the form Of law or otherwise,
as would restrict the traffic in liquor
within such bounds as the welfare of so
ciety demands. Where intelligence pre-
walls and the light of science has given 6
clear perception Of the fatal effects G
stimulating beverages. and as conse
quence, the disposition to practice tenn
perance, the surging to and fro of mora
forces in conflict and re action is sure to
produce results in the right direction.
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The New York Custom House.

The Republican party did not create,
but inherited the evils of the custom
house. The Democrats never attacked
this stronghold, we believe. It would
be like an army making raid on its
own commissionary department. 1t was
left for the Republicans to send the first
investigating committee to explore its
recesses and rake out to the sunshine
the dust, cockroaches and corruption that
has gathered there.
Among other things discovered was
the following letter, which has been there
fourteen months. 1t speaks for itself :
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington. D. G., October 3l.ls7o !
DEAR SIR Il am directed by the
portion of the inclosed newspaper ar
ticle.
While the President does not for a
moment suppose that you ever uttered
the language it imputes to you, he deems
1t well to take this opportunity to say
that If any persons have been employed
in the Custom House upon representa-
tions that they are his particular friends
or favorites, he hopes they may be dis
che 'ged and that if any persons ever D.
ply Tor positions under you upon such
pretense, he requests that they may not
be employed.
en-, very respectfully, yours,
HORACE PORTER.
Hon. Thomas Murphy, Collector of Gus
tomc Now VorL CitC
The New York Euening Post, in allud-
to the fact that some have attempted to
implicate the President, says: There
is no excuse for assailing his personal in
tegrity. and journals which have indulg-
ed their temper in aspersions of this kind
would act wisely to retract them at once.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25

remorselessly weeded out. The task of
probing the Custom House, is not pleas
ant; 1t will not be easy to get affairs to
running as smoothly as the machinery of
the Philadelphia mint. The Custom
House for forty years has been one ofthe
most dlstracting spots in America. 1t is
| the toil-gate of the commerce of a great
nation. Greed in all its forms; SNUG
glers Of every class thic yes and swim
dlers in all DISCUSSES ;perjury, fraud. temp
tation and corruption, all find a focal
point in the port of New York. A re
form of the Civil Service will not cure
the evil nothing but reform of human
nature will suffice But if matters can
be materially improved, we believe that
Congress and the President will COOPER
ate to that end.
We notice that the adherents of Mr..
Sumner have attacked one of the mem
bers of the committee, Senator Howe.
They say he is the counsel Of the Presi-
dent. What reason is there for this
He asks the sharpest questions and thrust
the probe in the deepest. and feels around
fearlessly for facts. Why he should be
accused Of being counsel for the Presi-
dent we cannot see, unless it is because
he acts as if he believed the President
honest, faithful, and earnestly in favor
of economy and reform, and vigorously
investigates matters to get information as
basis for intelligent action. If he is
counsel for the President, it is good
cause, and for economy and reform. The
Judge has long been counsel for the Peo-
pie in that case, and knows how to do it.
State Journal.
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SPEECHES OF PRESIDING Off.
.CERS.
If. Governor Pcttif's Address in the
Senate and Speaker Halls n the As
selnbiy.
1T. GOVERNOR PETIT.

L
On taking the chair. end calling the
Senate to order It. Governor Petit
said:
SENATORS The time fixed by law
for the meeting Of the Legislature has
now arrived, and III taking this place as
your presiding officer, do so with the
full consciousness of its duties and re-
sponsibilities, with many doubts and
fears of my own ability, and with firm
belief that with your kindly co-opera-
tion | may be enabled to discharge the
duties devolving upon me. Of you
ask kind indulgence and charity for er-
rors of judgement, and to you | pledge
an honest and earnest endeavor to deal
impartialIy and justly with you all. We
are about commencing one Of the most
important sessions of the Legislature in
the history of our State. made SO, parti-
ally by the rapid developement of the
State, but principally by the voice of the
people as experienced in the recent elec-
ton, changing almost entirely the cor
stltutlon, aud thus making necessary a
vast amount of legislation which will re-
quire great care and study, so as to fully
carry out the wishes of the people. To
this end the members Of the Legislature
are elected, and in doing our part, actu-
ated by firm determination for the righ
| trust we may move along smoothly, do
our work well, and have a short and
pleasant session.
SPEAKER HALL.
After his election and being conducted
TO the chair, Speaker Hall said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE ASSEMBLY For
the honor you have conferred upon me
III electing me your presiding officer,
tender to you my sincere thanks. But
as [ turn to the duties of the office, anxi-
cites meet me at the threshold. Wiscon-
sin has sent to this body, which, by its
numbers and the frequency of its cleo
tions, comes nearest to the people, from
ali her varied walks in life, representa-
tives of her enterprise aud Of her culture
While this greatly enhances the honor OF
being Speaker, it also increases the diff
Guilty Of showing due appreciation of emf
cent fitness for She public service.
I know full well with what interest
your constituents follow you to this pub
lie arena, and bow jealous they are fol
the onors you may win But il may b.
some satisfaction to remembcr, that dis
tircuished ability and devotion to the
general good will claim public recogni-
ton BY Divine right that can bestowed
by any Speaker.
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The New York Custom House Investi.
CATION.

The investigation of Custom House
matters in New York will doubtless re-
suit in improving matters in that gigan-
tic institution. The amount of business
done there Is immense, aud much de
pends upon the watchfuluess. discretion
and honesty OF multitude of officer.
who do rot act under the immediate SUI
pervision of the Collector. This kind Of
business demands the service of officials
of the highest type.
There are tens of thousands of consci
entous, competent men, who would serve
with credit to themselves and advantage
to the country. and men of this class art
now employed there doubtless, but whers
unworthy ones are found they should b
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25

A Washington dispatch says it is be
!ieved by many friends of the President
that he will make radical changes at the
New York Custom House, and. perhaps
discharge his military secretaries.
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gs'SEEE.I.TES HOUSE.

WTg.T.Sa1S & u. KAPITAN. Pro-
N. p-5etors. This arst-class house is in excel
tcn liton aa the proprietors are conhdeut that
they give eatra satisfaction the travelling pub
lie "A niibIs viii alwaJs he ready to convey trav
Isers to and from tho boats.
Flr:n,rS AM others rely On hndiag good ac
es.S raiatious for horses or cattle. 9-tf.
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GUSTAV. FEHjsS,

NETATEEgS9 9asxEE and JEWELER. Of
w fers his services for repairing all kinds OF
C1otks AMI watches. Has fine and we'll selected
mt Of the latest and best styles of Clocks,
mario E dish and Swiss Watches, also of Gold
an Plated Jevery, at his Brick Store on stfl
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r.. R.f.,7,SGH.

IENE54Eis and Photographers. All
- kinds of work in the line of my business prompt
ly attended, to, ana warranted to give satisfaction
have jast received Wing 6 ornsbey's Multiplying
CAMERA OSSCURA, with which l take small
picteres of the aet order, for dollar per dozen.
Paragraphs taken Of all sizes Albums aad Frames
q hand York Street. 13-4tf
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<. "a ERR,

xTe-s~ Street. +.sfauitow 0c. Wis. Dealers
in Dry Goods, Groceries Crockery, Fancy Goods
Sttss ware. Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing,
pa1ar han gn,s Hats and Caps Toys, Children Caps,
Lv" fieesa Feathers. Bird Cages, Kerosene Oil and
Liap<, &c., &C. share of public patti onage is soli
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EEED SEEGER.

OFFERS. to l:as many friends and tIs G
public generally, choice selection of Fresh
Meats. Salt Pork and Beef, Smoked Beef and Hams,
Sae=iders, Saussges. Taluw and Lard at the lowest
arE. (orntu cial
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Fg ED CIR us,

DSACTTCty. EUFsIER. Keeps CEN
L stlhtly ii nd the largest aud best assortment
that's a2l caps oi the Latest tys at the lowest pos-
sioie prices, anl slways pay the highest v"ie in
cash Tor all kinds at furs. io-7
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8. sus.vEsEssS1T.

AJASEFk1:rSHE and Dealer i'm
vi Boots, Shoes, Leather &C.. &c. Shop on Buffalo
street. the corner of Eighth. Repairing neatly
nj promptly executed.
N,lirownc S.ptsmbsr 20. 1865.
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ED. rIAERKLTW,

TAru@SiSt and Apothccary. Sfl Street.
\ opposite the Post Office. Is fully provid ed
with complete selection of fresh Drugs aud Mcdi-
scaes and oers his services especially tho PHYsI-
of this village and county tor the careful and
-ef,,tf H. ,rao,,-,too of their prascrintiop- a.
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E'gxEss. sCHR EEeER

NJ EAT mark ef.--lhaViaE purchased
if9 ths business Of Vim. Brown, / slall hereafter
roaalsntIy Keep o. hand the choicest meats at the
ow-st rates. Share of public patronage solicited
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When the Customs Inquiry Committee returns from
New York, the other side of the story VIII he
mass of evidence, not heresay, being in readiness
3 100000 have been refunded to the States for
war expenses from 1851 1872 claims for Unsettled
balances remain to he paid To the extent of $500 COO
Bils torextension of the charters of the various
Wisconsin canals will be favorabIy reported on
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25
GUARDIAN SALE.

n PEoBATE-MASr7owoc CoUs1v CoURr.
r y the matter of the estate Of Margaret Carey All
1 Insane person
Notice Is nercty given, that y TiTrre and in pur
-sce OF Order License made n said matter
+he "a day Of January 4. D. 1sT2 by tie County
Cou-t Of srii County the undeTs gnei guardian of
said T-ee person. viii. the 10th dy Of February
4 D. 1872 at O'Clock in the forenoon of said day
the Of tlIe County Judge in the City of Man
itowCc. III saiG Comfy. offer for at public ven
s79e. the following described lands fOrt: The right
OF dover OF Insane person in and to square acres
situafe in the south west corner Of the south east
quarter Of te South quarter Of section thirty
fg oftoUusiIfp no eighteen Isl of range twenty
three (23) east. The terms Of sale viii te CASH 81
the time of sale JOHN CAREY, Guardian.
Dated ct Mspito-oc, shs stn osy Of Jsn''A
lSfA, es-sfi~ D.
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Gzss IS Es ES.g.ST

MOUSE. 5EGS AND CARRIAGE
l paiat=r, Quay Street, adjoining the Touring
mill south Side. Offers his service to the Citizens
OF tais Village III the above branches the most
. ashla rNtas. York street, North side. l6-lO
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EGTyE'.S HOUSE.

DsN EDTH. Proprietor. lS2 Clinton
a s.~ectsauih side near Union Depot and all steam
haai landings Niiwaukee. WIS. boarding 10y she
xay or geek Warm meals ~ all hours
lT-52-ly
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GEppTNG MARRIED

Essays for Young Men. on great SoClA l.
EVILS and ABUSES, which Interfere with MAX
sst sGEsth Rseans of relief for the Erring and
Unfortunate. diseased snG de'i taded. Sent free in
sralei eavcloPes. Address. HOWARD ASSoCIA-
srIaN Nc. , :. Ninth 81. fhilajsipha Pa. 4s-Iys
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.sIsSEPH SYKES,

yl EktIESIs in Stoves: Tin. Sheet Iron
4 aai Cnptervare manufacturer. All kinds OF
Ca2afing lone. ghth Street, opposite Tribune Of
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s.ag EsEEs SC.fEFEER,

TNAS5sEHSf BILE TAILOR. has re-
L moved 10 b lfaio street, doors west of Rand s
Store. All work warranted we'll done and to fit.
Il ii towoc, Nov- so, 1872. Is 30
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n2. s. i. pSFCHEN, Dentist. Onlee
II in Sll,rmgns building, on sth Street,
Nanow3c WIS.
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sg".fEKER S; W'HETE,
LAS. w. WHITE,

TFDRNEYS at Law. ManitOwOc,
N Wisconsin. Office Eighth street, til q
First National Bank jyl9'65.1
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EiE.ATISTRT z.

limited afes Assistant ASSESSOR
u Once on Hth Street, over First National Bank
Itnitowoc. Wisconsin. 16-131y
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s. II. U"DDD.
,E.E'D, r.. ZE.S.TS.

A TTOasNEY and Counselor at Law
n 0nce on Eighth street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Collections promptly attended to. 1852
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CteDA WATER NauuEacturer.re respect
- fully requests and will fill orders promptly at his
Factory, cornerTth and Jay street Mantowoc 16-I
F.gHrEg'TE .fFs.ESBF,
TDENEY SURVEYOR, Ossee over
~ o. Torrisoii's Store; near the Bridge.
IL tn to voc, Wisconsin. 1888
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-07-24
FOER SALE.

IAcycopcdia' entirely new. lrill be sold low.
Arply atthis oflee. Il lTlfI5TH 4 fId