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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
The Head of the Supreme Bench.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton reylveS TumOrS concerning the
appointment Of a Chief Justice. 1t
Is said that the President recently
signiiied his intention not to make
any appointment until Congress as
sembles, furthermore that Senator
Conkling wants Ward Hunt, but if
New York goes Democratic no man
from that State is likely to get the
honor. Pierrepont and Evarts are
contestants for the place, and the
President has talked over the fitness
of the latter, but has been advised
that Mr.. Evarts would not keep the
place if he got it, having a large
family, and wishing chiefly to obtain
the recognition of an appointment
without any fixed resolution Of hold
ing it for life.
In political circles, Justice Miller
Is thought to have, on the whole, a
fair chance just now, although the
weight of belief in this direction
points to Howe, of Wisconsin. We
give these rumors for what they are
worth, and are glad to note that
even rumor begins to point to SEN
ator Howe, who is the best man yet
named for that place, as the man
most likely to get it. His legal
ability, and experience at the Bar
and on the Bench; his familiarity
with Constitutional questions, ac-
quired by twelve years labor as q
Senator, during the most important
part OF our history, have prepared
him for the high place, which, we
believe, he would fill to the satisfac-
ton of the wise and just. A man
who has been twice elected by tie
good people of this State to the
highest office in their power to be-
stow, without even the formality of
caucus, is a safe man to promote
Stlte .jOurugJ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

THE next annual report of the
Postmaster-General promises to be
OF considerable interest, owing to
the manner in which it will deal
with the results of the abolition of
the franking privilege. Heads Of
other departments regard the ex-
pertinent, as far as concerns public
business announcement and expen-
sive. The Postmaster-General will
combat this proposition, and viii
urge that no change be made at
present, in order that a thorough
test may be obtained. 1t is urged,
however, that the present system is
beneficial chiefly to mail contractors
and that it adds to the PostofIce
balance-sheet at the expense of the
other departments. Most Of the
bureau officers will claim that the
appropriations for postage were in
sufficient, although the total amount
for the year was Sl,S65,900. 1t is
not clear that the insutticiency of
the appropriation indicates failure
III the system. In the Cabinet there
Is majority in favor of restoring
the flanking privilege to the de-
partments, and considerable discus
sion has been had over the Post
master-Generals determination not
to recommend it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
DONALDSON made q balloon as

DONALDSON made a balloon as
cension from New York Monday.
The last seen of the balloon it was
making oceanward. By the way,
what has become of that Buffalo
professor who sailed so boldly out
to sea a week or ten days ago! The
last heard of him he was seemingly
on his way to Europe, but he does
not appear to have reached there.
Did he come back, or is he some
where on the broad Atlantic-'' a
shipwrecked sailor waiting for a
sail %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

"WHAT IS IT."-The Liberal Demo-
crat heads the State ticket ''People's
Reform Ticket" and the Milwaukee
Ne,os puts up the ticket with nothing
but the list of candidates, not even
pretending to give it name, and
other Democratic papers have fol-
lowed suit. How does it happen
that these newspapers do not under
stand or know the name of their
party? We would suggest that Dr..
Wight be solicited to call together
State convention to name the
thing, unless it is conceded it died a
"bornin," which is quite probable.
This beats Barnum's "What is it."
The party was like the boys parents,
who he said were ''too poor to give
him me."-La Crosse Leader.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
~ aali burn on the Liquor Question.

In his speech at Fond du Lac last
Friday evening, Governor Wash
burn reviewed the Democratic plat
form. One resolution in that plat
form was put in expressly to suit
the anti-temperance clement, and
reads as follows:
RESOLVED, That all cnactments which
usurp TO the state jurisdiction over private
cou- cicncc, or punish one citizen for the of
1anses OF another, are in conflict with the
spirit Of free government
The Governor said he did not
know that he understood this reso-
luton, but, said he, elf it means
as | am informed it was intended to
mean, that the free and unrestricted
traffic in rum, whiskey, gin, and
other dcath-dealing and soul de-
stroying compounds is to be sane
toned and approved, then / am
against it. This resolution was
adopted, as | learn, on the demand
of the liquor dealers association Of
Milwaukee, and is satisfactory to
them [ am told that the liquor in
tcrests of the State are all against
me, and are bent on my defeat |
cannot help that. 1t is not i'm
pOrtant to me to be elected Govern
or, but it is important to me to be
right, far more important than to
receive the votes of every liquor
dealer in Wisconsin, or be elected to
the highest office i'll the power of
man to bestow." There is no I'M
certainty about his position on this
question. lie is on the side Of tenn
peranco and morality, and should
receive the vote of every friend or
law and order in the state, irrespec-
tive of party, as his opponent will
IN all probability be supported by
every rowdy and law-breaher.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
BiOodcd stock for Sale.

Chas. Collard, of Linden, has five or
six young thorough bred bulls for sale
Also % young thorough bred Cotswold
bucks, and number Of young Berkshire
bears from imported stock all Of which
he will sell cheap Mr.. Collnrd took the
premium and sweepstakes on his Berk-
shire boar. His sheep are unrivalled.
Some Of the sheep the past season sheared
20 lbs. of wool, and we believe the Cots :
void heeces averaged II lbs each. 3Sw6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Exit Captain Jack.

The following is a report Of the
execution Of Captain Jack and three
Of his band:
Boston Charley and black Jim
were led on the scalfold first, and
ScLonchin next. They trod on it
with apparent Indifference and iron
nerve, having evidently resolved to
die as brave rs they had lived.
Captain Jack went easily UP the
stairway, but looked wretched and
miserable. The manacles had been
stricken from them, but their arms
were securely pinioned with cords.
At precisely 9:45 the interpreters,
Captain 0. G. Appellate and David
Hill, explained to the culprits the
nature OF the order to be read to
them by the Adjutant, and at 10
o'clock Adjutant Kingsbury read
the full orders promulgating the
sentence Of the Commission and the
Presidents order therein, with the
orders OF the Secretary of War and
the department commander on the
premises. The two replieved pris-
oners, Barncho and Slotuck, vet
stood on the ground in front Of the
scaifOld, shackIed and under guard.
During the reading, the pinioned
victims were seated on the platform
of the scatfoid, with their feet on
the drop, listening anxiously, but,
OF course, not understanding "a word
Of it. The reading occupied ten
minutes. Then the Adjutant read
the order of communication in the
cases of Barncho and Slotucl, and
the poor fellows were taken back to
the stockade, evidently happy at
not accompanying the others to the
''happy hunting-grounds."
The Chaplain then offered an
earnest and feivid prayer for the
souls OF the clllprits, which was
listened to attentively.
At 1915 the fatal nOoses were
placed around the necl1s of the con-
demned, under the direction of Cap
tain Hoge. 1t was necessary to cut
off little of jack long hair, which
was III the way Of the rope. Cap
tain Hoge then babe farewell to the
prisoners, and the black caps were
/ placed over the heads of ali the cui-
prits.
At 1920 they stood on the drop.
The rope was cut by the assistants
at signal made 10y Captain Hoge's
handkerchief The bodies swung
round and round, Jack and Jim APP
parently dying easily, but Boston
Charley and Schonchin suffered ter
rible commissions. Boston and
Schonchln repeatedly drew up their
legs, but the two others seemed to
die almost instantly.
At l0:2S their pulses were felt by
Captain Hoge, and, as | write, they
are swinging lifeless in the air.
AS the drop fell, with terrible
deadly thug, the four poor wretched
human beings fell into eternity, and
a half-smothered cry OF horror went
up from the crowd Of over 500
Klamath Indians, who witnessed the
awful spectacle. Walls of deep and
bitter anguish went up from the
stockade, where the wives and
children of the poor fellows had a
fair view Of the shocking scene.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

A GOVERNMENT scandal has arisen
in England, growing out of the
fact that the Government has over
drawn the account of the Court Of
Chancery at the Bank of England
to the extent of e600, rendering it
necessary for that establishment to
apprise them of the fact. The Lon
don Times grows indignant over the
tact that the Government was thus
caught mapping, and thunders away
as follows: THE carelessness in
dlcated Is such as would be consid-
cred altogether inexcusable in any
city countinS-house, and a still
worse feature consists in the reck-
lessneSs OF management and the de-
hclency of official loyalty which
upon the private notice of sucn a
lapse having been received by the
Government could lead to the folly
OF Its being at once proclaimed, and
thus inevitably made matter of
public comment"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

NOT THERE.-In his GAINESVILLE
speech Matt. Carpenter said that
Governor Washbun voted for the
congressional salary increase in
1866, and this statement has been
published by nearly every Demo-
cratic paper in the state, and on the
strength of it, the Governor has
been ranked among the salary-grab-
ber9 of 1873. Now, if he had sup
ported the increase in 1866 we
should not blame him, nor did the
people generally find any fault with
the increase, Is it was conceded to
be but just and fair, especially as
currency was SO greatly deprecated
about that time. But the fact is
Governor Washburn was not in
Congress in 1866, and of course had
nothing to do with raising the sala-
ry from $4,000 to $4,000 per year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
THE Khan of Khiva made a dis

THE Khan of Khiva made a dis
honorable, though almost unavoid-
able, treaty of peace with Russia.
Ills subjects, however, seem indis-
posed to abide by it. On the high
ways and in the desert, they are
lighting ION their own hook" against
the northern invaders. The Khan
has no power to prevent them.
Around the province of Khiva a
general war prevails among the
Asiallcs' More aggressive move
ments by the Russians are highly
probable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

TIE Illinois Supreme Court has
decided that the new Temperance
law Of this State, SO called, is con-
Stltutional. The case came before
that tribunal on an appeal from La
Sale county, an Ottawa liquor-seller
having been prosecuted and fined
for selling liquor without a license.
lie appealed the case to the Su-
preme Court, which now afiirms the
decision of the Court below, and
sustains the constitutionality and
validity Of the statute.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

Notice is hereby given that fire regular examiua,
tion Of teachers fer Iowa county will be held at tho
following times and places, to-wit:
At Mineral Point. for the towig OF Mineral Point
Moscow and Naldwick, o cioher '0ih and llth.
At Avoca, for he towns Of Highland, Pulaski an,
Clyde, October 18Th and f4ilt
At Arena, OF the towps Of Arena ana Wyoming
October 18th aud 10th.
At Dodgeyiile. for the towns of Dodgeve anE
Rdgeway. October 18th and 18th.
st NiHn for the towns Of Mff;n =rd Linden
October 10Th aad 1st.
Each examination viii commence at Q A. NJ Of the
first day. and close at II NJ Of the second day In,
case there be at any place than the hou.e win
accommodate, preference viii be given to teachers OF
this county. I. PATEFfEED,
Mitliin, Aug. -, 1913 36w3 Co. Supt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Sportsman, Attention.!
Removal.

E. S. SPRAGUE & son Have removed
their Gunsmith shop to J. f. Miller's build
ing, opposite Kinnie 4 Spratlers, High s.,
where they will keep constantly on hand,
double and single Shot Guns, which they
will warrant to shoot WELL Ammunition
of all kinds, Powder Flasks, Shot Belts
and Pouches, and in fact every thing in
the gun line, which they intend to sell
cheaper than this class of goods have ever
before been sold in this market. Feeling
that the business naturally belongs to US,
we are determined that if others will go
into the business they must do it on ve,,y
small profit.
Any kind OF gun made or repaired in a
workmanlike manner, and warranted to
give satisfaction.
E. S. SPRAGUE & Son
Mineral Point, April 10, 1873 16-tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the Southern Assembly Dis
trict Of Iowa County will meet in convention by
their delegates at the City Hall in Mineral Point on
Saturday. October lIth, 1873,
at o'clock F. NJ, TO nominate candidate for
Member of Assembly, and to transact any other
business that may be necessary. Representation
" II be follows: Linden, 6; Millin, Mineral
FONT City, 1st ward, 6; I'd ward, >; Mineral Point
Town, i !; Moscow, 3; Waldwick, 3.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Oct. 1St 1873.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
BsE
Limp, Limp, Einap.

Why not take your horses to Geo d
WIN. Day, and have them shod up in
good order. There also you can get
your Blacksmithing done in the best
manner, on short notice and at reasons
able prices,
GEO Il WIN. DAY.
Mineral Point, March Sd, 1873 tt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The ressias Fall Institute for the teachers of low
county will be held at Mineral Point commenc,n
October 9th, and continue four days The dav So,
sons viii consist Of discussions and class drills rh
evening sessions will be occupied by lectures ami
essays. Prof. McGresor ana other prominent edu
Gators viii be present.
Let all She teachers in the county turn ont nna
make this session of our institute Il success
Teachers will be entertained OF CHARGE dr.,
ring he institute T. PATEFlELD
M't'iin, Aas. ~, 1873. Co. Supt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Sewing Machines ReDaircd,

Sprasue & Martin, are giving excellent
satisfaction to the ladies, in repairing and
cleaning sewing machines. Any kind of
machine doctored, and warranted to work
Orders left at Sprague's Gun Shop receive
prompt attention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

Born political parties in this State
condemn in their platforms the &C
ceptance of railway passes by pub
lie officers. This is but adopting
the views of Governor Washburn
expressed in his message to the Leg
islatuc last winter. The closer one
reads and reflects upon the Demo-
cratic platform, the more is he
struck with the fact that about all
the good there is in it is copied
from Republican platforms, and,
originated with Republican states
men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Money. Money!

Is the demand of Eastern capitalists
and to secure money goods were sold to
Deller at New York during the panic at
low figures and these goods he is offer
ing to customers at correspondingly low
prices. Go and see for yourselves
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

TIE Milwaukee Ne,cS is the lead
ing Democratic organ in Wisconsin,
q very fair partizan sheet withal. 1t
is laboring earnestly to defeat Gov.
Washburn, as is its privilege to do,
but the real cause of its special an
tagonism to the Governor is not 50
generally known as it ought to be.
1t is this: The editor Of the Ne,Cs
lnanaged to get passed by the Leg
i~lature, a bin giving him about
$4,000 ON an Old printing claim
This claim Gov Washbuln and
many others regarded fraud, and
he spoiled it with his veto. The
-Ne,es works for revenge, as well as
for its party's interest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Wheat UD. Furniture Down.

If you need furniture, it will pay to see
Ellinsen Bros. before you purchase. There
you will find the largest and finest stock in
the city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

BY order Of President Grant, s.
600 army rations will he shipped to
Shreveport for the benefit Of the
sufferers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

THE Tichborne claimant has writ
ten a letter to one of the English
papers protesting against the de-
cision of the Judges barring him
from attending public meetings.
He claims that this action will have
the effect of stopping the funds sup
piled to him for carrying on his de-
Tense. The London Advertiser I'M
derstands that he has already sus-
tanned loss of over $4,000, prom
ised him from his appearance at
cricket matches. Most of the En-
glish papers, however, are rejoicing
at the decision, as it may bar him
from bringing forward the remain
der Of his witnesses, and thus end
the tedious trial some time within
the present century. The English
people are beginning to tire of their
Claimant, who is fast growing to be
public nuisance, of the George
Francis Train stamp.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

MACHINE Ons.-Lard, Whale
Golden Star, Mecca and Castor, iE stock and
for sale at low prices at Pulford's Drug
Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
SALE OF FORFEITED SCHOOL LANDS.
OFFICE COMMISSIONERS School UNIVERSITY
Madison, Wis, goth

o LANDS
{
NOTICE School,
~ Mtgaged and Lands the which
Public Auction Capitol Madison day of December
NJ, andco
until all of lands have
in rider
which
which includes
mai adve threep cent manages
herein
a
L.
S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
Republican Nominations,
C. c. WASH3URN,
COUNTY.

For Supt. of Schools, SAMUEL PARKS.
FIR Assembly man-lst Dist. G. G. DAVID.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

A GOOD LETTER.-The following
sensible letter from President Grant
will be read with interest. We
commend his views to those bank
ing institutions that are locking up
the currency, and clamoring for
more from the Government. If the
banks set an example in boarding
money the people will not be slow
to follow it. Certified checks may
be convenience In certain eases.
but to substitute them for the cur
rency Of the land will soon lead to
disaster. To avert this, the banks
and moneyed associations of the
country must unlock their vaults
and pay over to the business men Of
the country the money that belongs
to them. The Presidents letter
should be posted in every banking
house in the land:
Executive MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sep. IS 1878.
To Messrs. II. b. C1af1t and Chm4es L. 44n
hony:
GENTLEMEN In response to the news Won
have communicated to HE touching the pres
cnt stringtncy in the money market OF the
country, and the necessary steps to restore
confidence and legitimate trade and commerce,
| have The honor 10 communicate the follow
ing:
The Government is desirous Of doing all in
lis power 10 relieve the present unsettled con
ditlon OF business affairs. which is holding
back the immense resources Of the coun,l Y
now awaiting transportation to the Seaboard
and a market. Confidence on the part OF the
people Is the first thing needed TO relieve this
condition and to avert the threatened deotruc-
ton OF business with its accompanying disaS-
tiers TO all classes Of the people.
To re-establish this feeling the Government
Is willing to take all legal measures at its coin
mand but it is evident that 10 Government
efforts will avail without the active co-opera-
ton Of the banks and moneyed associations OF
the country. With the fourteen millions al
ready paid out in the purchase Of the Govern
mcnt Indebtedness, and the withdrawal of
their large deposits from the Treasury, the
banks are now strong enough to adopt lib
eral policy on their part, and by generous
system OF discounts to sustain the business
interests Of the country. Should such II
cou1or be pursued the fortyfour millions OF
resei, e will be considered as money in the
Treasury to meet the demands of the public
necessity as the circumstances of the country
may require.
Close attention viii be given TO the course
pursued by those who have the means at their
command, of rendering all the aid necessary
TO restore trade TO its proper channels and
condition, with a view Of streugt hcning the
hands OF those who carry out the measures
above indicated. Orders have already been
issued for the prepayment Of the interest ac
cruing i'll November.
Co,>p
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09

fine assortment of single and double
Buggy and Team harness can be found at
T. PRlESTLEl' S, opposite the u. S. Hotel
These harness are all made from No. /
Oak Tanned Leather, by first class work
men, and are sold at the following prices ::
Common Hin Strap & Crupper Team Harness s3o-3o
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-10-09
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