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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04

'iooD THING.-We have examined the
mo 1cl ofa farm roller invented by Mr.. Josiah
Lanyon of this city, on which application for
patent has been made. There are three roll
crs-two in front and one in rear--so put to-
gether that each acts Independent of the
other, and each covering different parts of the
ground. BY an ingenious contryance either
eEd OF either Of the front rollers is raised or
lowered by the surface Of the ground without
ehecting the other, so that in passing over the
most uneven places the entire length Of each
roller is always bearing on tho ground All
the rollers can be taken of or put on in five
minutes, without taking tho frame apart.
Farmers pronounce this roller the best yet
invented. Call and examine II, whether you
want to buy or not, Inquire at G. II. Lanyons
Harness Shop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04
ALIEN, WILSON,

4 TrORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and
A Agrntf,rN. W. Nutual Lille Insurance Company
aud Republic FIRE insurance Company. Office Oppo
tte tLe ci.g uaH, ap.stairs Miuersl Point, Wis.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
90 ItsySssly & S-NSXoN.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNoELLERS, over the
"A Post dice, Nue al Puin', Wis. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04

IL the town of Mineral Point the election
was uncommonly exciting. A larger vote
than for several years was poled, and We
learn the following officers were elected by
small majorities.
Supervisors JAS Spensley, Chm, John
spenslcy, Simon Waters,
Clerk-John Hoare.
Treasurer-Joscph Bennett.
Assessor Edward Dunn.
Ju,ticeo--Joseph Phillips, Michael Burk.
The vote for chairman Was tic between
James Spcnscy and Joseph Mcuuotcr. But
there being ouud in the ballot box church
class ticket belonging to Edward Jeffrey, he
was waited upon, and said the church ticket
was voted by mistake instead OF the regular
ballot. which Was in the same pocket, and
Hhieh he then produced The Board, VIC are
told, decided to accept the ticket 10 being the
intention Of the voter, and thus Mr.. spcnalcy
is elected by one majority. That Mr. JciIrey's
intention vas to vote for spensiey there can
be no doubt, but Thai the decision of the
Board would stand lhc test " law Is not 80
certain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04
THE CITY ELECTION.
GL ORiOUS RESULT.

4 REPUBLICAN, MAYOR.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-04

Having lately purcha ed good Hack. he Is pre-
pared to carry persons to any par: of the county
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
An Australian Story.

While the world, sympathizing, awaits in expectancy the return of Dr. Living stone from his African seclusion, or credible tidings of the death of that in- trepid explorer, nobody appears to con- cern himself in the fate of Leichardt and his friends. Leichardt and his friends? who are they? Listen. Years ago to be precise, say twenty-seyen years ago-Leichardt and his friends, party of white men, started upon an explora- tion of Western Australia. Since that time the band of brothers have never been heard from. The imagination may picture to itself the spectacle of Leich- ardt and his friends dead somewhere in the wilderness and mouldering in deso- late waste living somewhere, and hard pressed captives of a savage tatooed chief; demigods, perhaps, among a swarthy people, whose white faces and white hairs have somewhere won for them the super stitious veneration and regard of the natives. Imagination may thus draw the picture of this forlorn company but rumor flying from the distant lands of Australia, tells another and a melancholy story. Leichardt, "they say," sole sur vivor of the wanderers, has been traced
 He is a prisoner in the hands of tribe of blacks, far in the interior of Australia, in a territory unknown to explorers-a feeble man, insane, and with long white hair falling on his shoulders. Some pitying souls, it is said, will organize an expedition to seek him, if, indeed, the whole narrative be not some idle tale told by traveller under a palm to relieve the tedium of tropical noon.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
No Change Returned.

Parson Allen, of D., was quite wag, as well as peculiarly interesting preach CT. He was often called upon to perform the marriage ceremony, and his peculiar ities on such occasions often furnished supply of merriment long after the parties had retired from the parsonage.
 On one occasion after the marriage knot had been tied, the bridegroom, supposing that the parson was entitled by law to a certain fee, and would therefore return the change, handed the minister SS10 bill, which was carefully folded and placed in his pocket. The old parson having noticed the X in the corner of the old State bank note, kept up his lively con- versation, commenting upon the ups and downs of life, till the groom had become somewhat nervous over the delay in re- lation to his change, aud he ventured to say:
 "Parson Allen, that was $10 bill I gave you"
 "Yes, so I perceived you are very generous. It is not often. that I receive so large fee. A comfortable thing it is to have bank note in ones pocket" " tions of selfshness, and another ten min
 
 Again the groom ventured to remind the parson that he had not returned the change he expected, and he hesitatingly suggested:
 "Perhaps you did not think that the bill I handed you for your services was a ten, did you, Parson Allen.
 "Oh, yes, noticed that it was and I assure you that have not been so agree ably surprised for long time. I always think on such occasions that the husband has an appreciative regard for his worthy partner, and l presume that you regard your wife that now is, worth at least ten dollars, and doubt if you would have the knot united for twice the amount, would you, MT. N.?"
 "Not l." said the nonplussed groom. :" But is there not regular fee which the minister is allowed to take for marrying folks ?'
 Not that I am aware of,'' said the parson. "We always leave the fee to be fixed upon by the parties who get mar ried."
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
Sleep by the Sea.

Friends, when you think am like to die, Garry me where the sea is roaring; There on my last bed let mo lie, And list to the long wave landward pouring
 Beating, beating,
 And ever repeating The cry it cried, vixen it first was hurled.
 With 8 myriad shocks
 On the barrier-rocks In the very birthday of the world. And-if could die within sound of the sea The voices of all who e'er leved and knew me To mingle with hers, who is dearest to me, Its murmur would bring, to sleep to woo me Throbbing, throbblng,
 And plaintively sobbing As erst it sighed when the night and morn
 Had faded away
 Of the first fair day, When this beautiful world of ours was born Oh, there, in a church-yard, high on a cliff, In how deep sleep, from the vain endeavor -Of longing and life, could rest me-if The sea it's wild lullaby sang for ever,
 Beating, beating,
 And still repeating The cry it cried, when it first was hurled
 With myriad shocks
 On the barrier-rocks In the very birthday of the world.
 Tom Hood.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

DETECTIVES. .-The authorities of Hart ford some time ago abolished their regu- lar detective force, and commenced talk ing officers from their beats to act as detectives in special cases. The result is that no city has more efficient or successful police department. An officer who usually appears in uniform, and has a change of dress for special occasions, is not likely to be so easily recognized by thieves as a regular detective in citi- zen's attire. Nor is he so likely to get into league with law-breakers. In many cities the detective force is a useless body of men, who deliver over to the strong arm Of the law those criminals who cannot purchase immunity, while the scoundrel, with a full pocket-book escapes scot free.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBr.-It was SUD- posed that no such thing as imprison- ment for debt existed in this country Here is a case given by NewYork papers Among the prisoners at Ludlow street Jail, is one named Frank l.. Norton, whose case seems to be one of great hard ship. He has been incarcerated for the last five months, and his friends deserted him because of the disgrace that has come upon him. He has a young and inexperienced wife, who has been accus- toned to look to him for protection and support. She is left penniless and friend. less, with three little children, the oldest of whom is five years old. She had hitherto worked for their support, but of late has been unable to obtain employ ment. The prisoner states that his family is on the verge of Restitution, and all because he is, as he claims, kept in jail without having committed any crime except he cannot pay his credi- tors.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
CAPTAIN SEMMEs REPR1MANDED.- -

CAPTAIN SEMMEs REPR1MANDED.- The Navy Department publishes in general orders the findings of the court-martial convened on the 31st of October last for the trial of Commander Alexander H. Semmes on these charges: First -Inficting cruel and unlawful punish ment on persons under his command.
 Second.-Abuse of his official power.
 7hud-Oppressive and inhuman con- duct unbecoming an officer and gentle man. Of each and all these charges he was found guilty, and the court sentenced him to be suspended from duty and rank for three years, and to be reprimanded in general order by the Secretary of the Navy. It will be remembered that the complaint, made against the officer, was abuse of sailors in South American port, and elsewhere. It was sad story told, and the punishment is none too severe
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
A Painful Visit.

Although, says @ New York paper, Edward $. Stokes has been visited by several friends and various members of his family since his incarceration in the Tonlbs, the murderers father had failed to call and see the prisoner, who stands charged with deliberately shooting James Fisk, Jr. However, yesterday morning Stokes brother called at the Tombs and had lengthy interview with the pris- oner, in which he informed him of their fathers anticipated visit in the after part of the day. It was no surprise, therefore, to Edward s. Stokes when he was in formed by keeper that his parent was below, and was only waiting for the necessary permission to visit him in his cell. This having been obtained, the old gentleman, accompanied by two keepers, passed through the iron gate and was forthwith conducted through the long corridor, over the Bridge of Sighs, and up the stone staircase, when, travers- ing the passage, he eventually arrived outside the murderers cell. MT. Stokes, ST., who appeared in good health, be- tokened no sign of agitation, but walked with firm step up to the door of the dungeon, and 1n somewhat of a tremulous voice pronounced his sons Christian name. This summons brought the younger Stokes quickly to the lattice, when he for the first time since his i'm prisonment beheld his father. The pris- oner grasped his fathers proffered hand, and drawing it towards him shook it with an intense degree of fervoI and cordiality. The son then acquainted his father of the anguish experienced by him when he heard that his father called to see him at the police station on Saturday evening but had been refused admittance. At this point the keepers reappeared, and opening the iron door, allowed the old gentleman to enter the cell, which he quickly did, and remained closeted with his son for fully two hours. When he emerged from the dungeon and descend ed the staircase his eyes bore unmistak- had caused him, and the contrast be- the prison and the cast down, tottering clearly the painful nature of the inter- view
 Situated near the cells occupied by Wm Foster and Wm. McNeyins, both murderers, Stokes dungeon is on the second tier, and since his residence in the prison has been fitted up in very comfortable and recherche manner. The furniture, though not unnecessarily cost ly, bears an exceedingly neat appearance, and, together with the warm Turkey carpet spread on the stone floor, lends the place certain air of comfort. Stokes meals are supplied from neigh boring restaurant, and judging from the regularity and general hearHaess of the repasts, his position does not seem to affect his appetite greatly.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

A NEW HAT.-The new lady's hat just brought out m Paris is called the c1Sse- role, being. exactly of the shape of cop per saucepan, or something like the helmet worn by the Knights Templar of old. The hat has not the smallest symp- tom of brim, and tho crown is orna- mented to the very summit with alter nate bands of velvet and satin. A tulle aigrotte is placed in front, and adds to the fierce aspect of the whole.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Much curiosity has been felt to learn the date of the first English newspaper, and the circumstances under which it made it's appearance. This is natural, when we contemplate the mighty-we had almost said mnipotent-moral in- fuence which the journalism of the present day exercises on the minds of mankind
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

IN FRANCE. The Journal O6icial states that up 10 the 18th of December the Courts-martial had pronounced 2,022 sentences, and thnt the number of pris- oncrs set at liberty by reason of the withdrawal of prosecution was 12,366. During the last five days rather more than Al judgments have been pronounced peg' diem. Hopes are entertained that by means of further arrangements, and when the more important cases have been disposed of. this average will be much diminished
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

Dr. Schobl has found that the wings of the bat and the ear of the white mouse are abundantly provided with nerves, apparently for the purpose of supplying, by means of very refined sense of touch the imperfection of vision. He estimates the number of nerve-endings on each ear of the white mouse at 6,000
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

CHANGE OF GAUGE.-The European and North American Railway is to chauge to the narrow gauge another Summer, thus making one gauge from Halifax to Boston, New York and ChI- capo. It is also rumored that tLe Grand Trunk will follow its example, though this cannot be done without the consent of the Governor-General of Cam ada,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

CARRYING WEAPoNs.-All the London journals have articles on the assassination of James Fisk, jr. They cite the cases of Richardson and Crittenden, attribute the frequency of such deeds to the pecu- liar civilization of America, and denounce the laxity of public sentiment and the weakness of the Courts, which make the practice of carrying of concealed weap- ons so general in the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
Dairy Products or the United States.

The number of COWS in the United States ln 1870 was Ill round numbers ten millions. When we enter into the ques- tion of the value of the product of this number of COWS, we are at once struck with the apparent poverty of the result. The experience of the past fifty years has led to the estimate of about four and a half quarts of milk per day as the aver age yield of 8 COW throughout the entire year. When this is compared with the average yield of dairies in Great Britain, where cows as a general thing axe much better fed and cared for than with us, and where it amounts to but four and three-fourth quarts, this yield would seem to be somewhat overstated. Our own opinion, founded on Q somewhat extended observation, would lead us to reduce these figures considerably. But taking four quarts as basis, the quan- tity of milk yielded would be equal to
 4, 600, ,O0O, ,00O quarts, which at three cents per quart would realize $43s, ,00O,- 900 as it's money value. Of this, 1,200,- 100000 quarts would be required to pro- duce the 24O,OOO,O90 pounds of cheese made in 1870, and 7,000,OO0, ,0oO quarts to produce the 700, 1000, ,00O pounds of but ter made in the same period, leaving 6, 400, ,0O0, ,O00 quarts for other uses. Tab ulated, the figures would stand thus, with their values
 24O million lbs. cheese at 15c. 36 million dollars 700 |" butter at BOG. 21O C
 6,400 ''quarts milk at 3c.192 ''
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

From the foregoing table an estimate of quantity, and suitable size for any job of work, can easily be made.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
January.

" How cold the blast! the snow falls fast, And yet hope twill stay; The &ild doth blow the falling snow, In meadows far away"
 How beautiful thy frosty morn, When briHiants gem each feathery thorn; How fair thy cloudless noon! And through the leafless trees at night, With more than Summers softest light, Shines thFresplendent moon."
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

The Hartford CourarM says "It is reported that the life of the late James Fisk, Jr., was insured for $500, ,000,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

4 HEAVY CAr.-A resident of Newport, R. l., claims to be the owner of tom cat whose weight is thirty pounds. Thomas is said to thrive on flour dough, of which he devours fabulous quantities
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

KEEP AwAY.-The total number of male citizens of the United States over the age of twenty one is put at 8, 313, 805, and for the State of New York ct 9S4, 225. The vote of the United States in 1868 was, however, only 5,716, 6,78s, and of New York only 849,741 showing that an immense number of Ecitizens" habit ually stay away from the polls. For New York City the male citizens over twenty-one years are placed at 190, ,044 The vote in 1868 was 15G, ,051.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

A GERMAN PARAB1E.-A child was at play upon the open field. A star rose over the hilltop. The child gazed at it with pleased and lounging eyes. "How beautiful it is ]" he exclaims. "It is just on the hilltop I will run and catch it, and have it for my own." With eager delight he started in pursuit, and climbed the hill before him, but To, the star was not there ! Itnow seemed to rest on the mountein-top beyond. Nothing disheart- ened, the child pressed on. His course led him over fields of roses and through hedges of thorn. At length he gained the mountain-top. But the star was not there. It was farther than at first. It no longer rested upon the mountain it was climbing the distant heavens The child had become a man. The object of his pursuit had not been gained. It had receded as he had advanced; but his course had been onward and upward.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
14,600 million quarts at Sc. per quart, pro- ducino S43S GOO OOO


 This result is the net yield of our dairies to the farmers, and represents 0 sum of $43.80 as the product of each cow Under favorable circumstances, dairymen have realized as much as $120 yearly from COW, but it is obviously impossible that all can be SO favorably situated as to make this amount of in come. A very great proportion of American COWS fall far below the figures stated above, many farmers known to us producing less than seventy pounds of butter per COW, and great many COWS are very much inferior to the cows of these dairies. If we ask why is this, a cursory glance at the average conditiop of our pastures is sufficient solution of the question. Here is certainly one item in which a large improvement is possible.-Hed1M aad Home.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

bridge-that grand old bridge, where the Loire goes rushing and plunging beneath the arches. It was dark night, and the river was swollen.
 6 Are you resigned, my darling?" asked Alfred.
 "Ah, love, am nearly happy"
 |" In the name of the Majesty of the People! p shouted the judge. A splash in the dark water, a shiver in the crowd, and all was over!
 
 As for poor Madame de Courval, she never knew how her daughter had died. For, next day, tired with the delay of a trial, they took out all the prisoners, gull lotined the women, and shot the men. Franeois alone survived, and got to London to tell the tale.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

ENGLISH LABoRERs.-A public meet ing of agricultural laborers was recently called ill Herefordshire, England, by MT. G. DIXON, in order that the men might state their grievances. Their chiGs- complaint was of the lowness of their wages-ten shillings per week. and of the cost of helping the parish to support their parents, though the latter derived no appreciable benefit from this so-called support. Their wants were briefly comprehended in the wish for fifteen shillings per week, security of tenure in their cottages (which they now occupy only while in their owners ser vice), and sufficient land to keep COW.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26
THE GRAND DUKE.-An exchange pro- fesses to be able to dispel the solicitude mentioned in the ensuing stanza:
"There is a young man named ALEXIS, About whom the opposite sex is Solicitous, very,
Though outwardly merry,

Solicitous. very,
 Though outwardly merry,
 AS to who shall be Mrs. ALEXIS" The young lady destined to be Mrs. Alexis is the Princess Thyra of Denmark, 6 young lady of fine personal and intel lectual attractions, and @ better linguist even than her "pbject," She speaks six languages,
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

A JURY's VERD1cr.-Muchs surprise has been expressed at the verdict of the Cor oner's Jury upon the death of James Fisk, Jr. The jury returned that the deceased came to his death, at certain place and time, in consequence of a wound from pistol Gin the hands of Edward A. Stokes, discharged by him in a deliberate manner at the person of said Fisk" &c., and it is asked, why did they not directly say that Stokes was guilty of murder ? We doubt not that the sup posed omission was made by this very intelligent jury simply from a sense of duty. They were empanelled simply to ascertain how Fisk came to his death /; they had nothing to do with the guilt or innocence of the man who killed him. Had they accused Stokes of murder, they would have introduced into their verdict wholly impertinent circum- stance, into which it was not their busi- ness to inquire. There is no further significance in the precise and careful verdict of the Coroner's jury the fact it has ascertained will probably never be questioned. But the question as to the guilt of the slayer is for another tribunal. N. Y. Paper.
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

SIZE OF NAns.-The following table will show any one at glance the length of the various sizes, and the number of nails in pound. They are rated 3-penny up to 20-penny. The first column gives the number, the second the length in inches, and the third the number per nnund
Connecticut western news., 1872-01-26

LEAP YEAR PARTIEs.-They are hold ing leap-year parties in Troy. An exchange says: The leap-year party at the residence of a gentleman in Wash ington Park, last evening, was very unique affair. Some of the gentlemen present were attired in semi-female dress, the head gear being good imita- tion of the style which prevails among the ladies. One of these female person ators wore earrings and necklace, and cooled his fsvered brow with 6 fan, which he waved to and fro with artless grace, and behind which he concealed his blushes as the ladies boldly told to him their tales of love. When supper was announced, the gentlemen were served in the parlor by the ladies, and after the former had eaten their fill the fair servitors withdrew to the dining room where they held sort of high car nival, leaving the gentlemen to console themselves as best they might with each others society. This was Q retaliatory act upon the men for their exclusiveness when they are in power. The party was voted great success, and will, very likely, be followed by others.