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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
THE GRAVE OF PERCIyAL.


1.-THE remains of Jas. G. Percival, the emnen
poet, geoloeist, lotanist and phiologst lie neg
lected within sunken grave, in the obscure hame
of Hazel Green, Wis, without even tombstone T.
mark his burial place. Percival held the position
State Geoogist of Wisconsin in 1851
Not where the white, heayn pointing monument
Uprears its scu,piured shaft above the head
OF the outrageous willow, sorrow bent,
In thick peopled City of the Dead
Not in some nlnster-crypt's hushed sacred gloon,
The gifted and illustrious dead among;
Nor suuib'rin with his kindred in the tomb
Repose the ashes Of this son of song.
Where rests he, then? In Oceans silent deeps,
Doth some calm coral cave his clay contain p
His shroud, the dark and tangled seaweed heapz?-
His dirge, the moaning of the mighty main:
Alas F.! to thee, o, Percival there tow'rs
No marble statute crownd with immorteles
No burial urn ingrought with fadeIess flow'rs,
Nor storied tablet of thy genius tells
Within no mauseleum's vaulted shade
Nor carved sarcophasus, sacred shrine.
With solemn rites funereal vast thou laid =
No silent, sea sepulchre is thine!
Wisconsin can'st thou say where the remains
OF him who erstwhile served thee repose p
The scientist profoi nd-the b ud, whose strains,
Now sadly tender, exultant rose
Speak where lies Percival whose lofty muse
Left thee such legacies of machless song'
To him a lowly slab dost thou refuse
To whom thy highest disnties belong2
Within sunken grave, by weeds DER grown,
Nigh to an obscure villa in dell
To mark his resting place not cen a stone
Neglected, lone-there sleepe,h Percival!
0, shame; Wisconsin that thy gifted son
Should thus unhonored and unheeded lie
Hast thoH forgotten, thankless State! the one
Whose wisdom served thee long and faithfully?
Is this the need Of such exhalted worth p
The tribute meet thy poet sage Pa lot
In common with the beast--a spot Of earth
hole. Wherein nglorously, to rot
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
low. COUNTY ABROAD.

In some parts of our State ere is
feeling that, ii agreeing to suppress any
Investigation in to the affairs of the Miner
al Point Railroad, as provided for by an
act of the Legislature last winter, the
County Board Of Iowa county are guilty
of compromising felony. The investiga-
ton bill was passed on the strength of
representations that the NJ p. II. r had
not made true returns Of its earnings,
and as a consequence the state had been
defrauded out Of several thousand doll
lars tax. The Lacrosse Republican
touches this subject as follows
The Board Of Supervisors of Iowa county is
a green body All late meeting, ii adopted
an agreement not to proceed with the inyes-
LEGATION Of the affairs Of the Mineral Point
railroad. law was passed by the Lcgisla-
ture last winter, " ich authorize the Governor
to appoint commission for such investiga-
ton. and we were assured by members from
Iowa county that the investigation would re-
suit III gam to the state of 10000 or s25.-
U.V, th3t much OF taxes justly due being un-
pad. But now il seems the idea was not to
investigate at all bat to hold the law over
Luther Beechcr as means of bringing him to
terms on the railroad bonds he holds against
that county. The result is, that he agrees to
take >iXty-tive per cent. Of the debt in settle
ment OF the whole, and Iowa county stipu-
lateS that there shall be no investigation I'VE
trust therefore, that the Governor will APP
point the investigating commission, and that
they Will be men who have no interest either
way but TO do Justice between the railroad
company and the State IF Iowa county
wishes to protect Mr.. Bcccher in fraudulent
transactions by which the State is Wr0nged
let that county do so in the only legitimate
way possible, BY Itself paying the amount due.
Under the investigation act as we un,
derstand it. the Governor has power to
appoint commissioner to 90 on and in
vestigate the affairs Of the NJ. =. r. r.,
notwithstanding the action of our Coun-
ty Board. If the Governor thinks the
State has been defrauded there is nothing
to prevent him from going on now as
well as before the settlement between
Mr.. Beecher and the county. OF course
no act on OF board of supervisors is
binding on the Governor, and in equity,
Mr.. Beecher could not repu1iate his set
tlement If the State should conclude to
go on with the investigation, because our
county could not be held responsible for
the action of the state authorities. We
confess to little chagrin at seeing the in
vestigation bill become dead letter, af-
ter all the fuss there was made about it,
and all the hopes that were raised by its
passage 1t is thought by many, that
had commissioner been appointed, and
an investigation commenced, we might
have secured a settlement before its
completion, on better terms than those
accepted by the Board
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

ATTENTION Of Republicans is directed
to the call for a County Convention to
be held at Dodgeville, August 22d The
committee do not take the responsibility
of announcing that candidates for County
School Superintendent and Members of
Assembly will be nominated at this time,
but leave the matter to be decided by
the convention. For this reason, as well
as to secure the selection of representa>
tive men to go to Madison on the 9th,
it is hoped that al the towns VIII be
fully represented.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
EXCITEMENT AT DRUG STORES,

There has been a general rush the last
month at the Drug stores of J. Ii. Vivian
J. b. Il G. R. Moffett and r. d. Pulford
Mineral Point, Wis, for DR.. A. Boschee'
German Syrup.
1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany, and for any person
suffering with a severe cough, heavy cold
settled on the breast, consumption, or any
disease of the throat and lungs it has no
equal in the world. Our regular size bot
ties are Is cents. Two doses will relieve
any case. Try it. Sample bottles free oil
charge.
VAN SCHAACK, STEVENSON & REID,
Wholesale Agents,
NAL. Chicago, Ill. e-cI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

LAST Saturday evening a son of Jas.
+. Brown, of Lost Grove, came to this
city ridinga gray mare, which he hitched
to post In rear of the bank A little
after 9 clock he saw the mare standing
where he had left her. Less than half
an hour later he returned to start home.
but found the animal gone. Informing
Constable Connaughton Of the fact, that
o'hcer said he had seen young man
named Winfield Davis, also a resident of
Lost Grove, mount the animal and ride
away. The constable at once started in
pursuit, overlook Davis, brought him
back to the city and lodged him in Jail
Monday morning the young man was
brought before Esquire Thomas, charge d
with horse stealing. He plead not
guilty, waived an examination, and was
bound over in the sum of $500, to appear
before the Circuit Court. His defense
is that, having to go by Mr.. Browns
place on his way home, he intended to
leave the mare there, and only practice
a joke on young Brown, and compel him
to walk home
Immediately on being released he was
re-arrested on charge of damaging
school property, made by the school
board By consent Of parties, the trial
was postponed until September Isl.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

CHARLEY Evans beautiful poem "Tl e
Grave Of Percival,' would do no discredit
to the pen Of the Poet Laureate That
such genius, if properly employed, will
some day be recognized and admired
TAR beyond its present circle who can
doubt. Critics may discover violations
of the strictest rules of poesy, but none
will fail to admit there is spirit of
poetry in the lines, and enough elegance
and beauty to command admiration and
reflect honor upon an amateur author
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
STATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA

~ County Circuit Court.
John II. Vivian, Plaintiff against James Collinsand
Catherine Collins, Defendants.
By virtue Of judgment order Of foreclosure,
dered in the above entitled action on the 4th day
ofApril, A. D, 1873 shall the l1th day of Angus.
A. d. 1873 at O'Clock in the afternoon, at the
front door Of the Court House, in the village of
Dodgevile, in said county of Iowa, offer for sale
and sell to the highest bidder the following described
mortgaged premises, situate, lying and being in the
county Of Iowa and State of Wisconsin, to-wis ::
The North West quarter of theeSorth-West quarter,
of Section thrty-sfx in Town five, Of Range four
East, containing forty acres, be the same more or
less, much thereof as will satisfy the OF
Two Hundred and Thirty and 19-1o0 Dollars. with
interest and costs; and if the said tract of land shall
not sell for enough to satisfy said with interest
and costs viii then offer for SALE to the highest
bidder at the same time and place, the remainder
of said mortgaged premises, which occupied by
said Defendants as a homestead and which des-
crbed follows wit: The North East quarter Of
the Northwest quarter, Of said section thirty six,
in Town five, of Range four, east, containing forty
acres, be the same more or less, much thereof
will satisfy the balance of said sum-
Dated Sheriff. office, this 24h day of june 1873.
WILLIAM SANDS,
Sheriff Iowa Co.. Wis.
STRONG WEBER, Plaintiff AttOrneys.-26w6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

The Chronicles "imbecile editor" UNI
blushingly tells his readers that we have
''backed down from our position rela-
tive to the ''poor farm outrage Our
position now is the same as it has been
from the first, that though Mr.. Rewey
whipped the boy too severely, that is no
excuse tor the attempt made to black
mail the overseer to the tune of 500
Further we will add, it is no excuse for
the "imbecile's'' endeavors to pallinte or
justify the prostitution of his insipid
columns.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

"THE Poems OF a DAY"-This is the
title of handsome little voiumn of so
poems on various subjects, by Hon. A.
NJ. Thompson, the talented editor of the
Milwaukee Sentinel That it is equal in
poetic perfection to the works of the
poets whose genius has illumined the
world, critics may not admit; but that it
contains many beautiful things which
would grace any library, and charm any
reader will not be gainsaid We treas
ure it as production of home talent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
EIELLOA!
Limp, Limp, Limp.

Why not take your horses to Geo. q
VIM. Day, and have them shod up il
good order. There also you can &c
your Blacksmithing done in the bes
manner, on short notice and at reason
able prices,
GEO. & VIM. DAY.
Mineral Point, March Sd, 1873. If.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

AT Puford's Drug Store you will
find every thing appertaining to first
class dispensary. Pure drugs and chemi-
Gals, full line of Patent sedieines, Toilet
Articles, Perfumery &c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
circumSt ance5

The premium list of the Iowa Cosnty
Agricultural Society for 1873 is in press
and one thousand copies will soon be
issued We have room for few more
advertisements. Orders should be sent
to this Office immediately.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

MoRE than the usual number laid in
an overstock of tanglefoot on Saturday
evening" and a fight or two was the con-
sequence. One combative young man
secured temporary quarters in the city
Jail, but was soon released on applica-
ton of friends
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

SHERWOOD & BERG are preparing to
sell immense piles of goods after harvest
They are determined to reduce their
stock to make room for fall goods which
will soon begin to arrive. 1t will pay 10
call there before buying anything in the
dry>goods line.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
JOSEPH G.. MsTCHELLE.

NgANJTFACTURER Of all kinds of Ornamental
N Hair Work such Bracelets, Breast-tlns,
Watch Guards Necklaces, Finger Rings, Ear Rings,
Charms &c Also Curtis Waterfalls, Switches, La
St,s' Front Pieces, Gents Wigs and everything in
bis line Cash paid for raw hair. +. o. Box no
riuaral Point " is xxu-3-ly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
STseAYED OR STOLEN.

From the undersigned, white and red speckled
four year old COW. The COW strayed or was stolen
from pasture in section 2, town 4, range 8, Iowa
county. She purchased from Alfred Davis, of
Miiiin. For information to her whereabouts, I
shall be under great obligations, and am willing to
give liberal reward for the recovery OF the same.
Inquire Of Mr.. Cork the above described prem
ises, of me at Mineral Point Wis
CHAS. II, RUSSELL.
July eth 1e73-2otf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
Gundry & Gray.

Sole Agents in Iowa county for E. But
terwick & Co.'S Paper Pattern for Ladies
Misses and Boys garments and under
clothing.
Also Agents for R. J. Roberts Celebrated
Razor Steel Scissors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
DAEkl1AS.

VIM. Suthers has great number Of Dab
las pot Plants and Dry Roots) for sale
cheap. First premium was awarded to
these plants at the fair in this city last
fall. Inquire at Jas. Suthers', next door to
Z. Allen l. Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
COMMERCIAL USE,

Dodgeville, Wis.
JAMES JONES, PROPRIETOR.
rsrHIs HOUSE, located nearly opposite the Court
l House. Is the most capacious in the village. lisa
new building; rooms we'll furnished, and the table
slways supplied with the best the market affords.
new Barn is about being erected, wherein ho ses can
be well cared Tor at reasonable rates. XxI-29tt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
THO MAS THOMAS.

TINTED STATES HOTEL, (WATKiS WATKINS
~ OLD >TAND) Doageville, " iscousin.
Having tax charge OF tins hotel for term OF
III propose keep II for the special accommodation
of the travelling public.
| have a large barn and keep attentive hosters.-
propose to good table, ana keep the bar all
times supplied with the best OF liquors.
By strict attention to business hope to deserve,
and receive "A fair share of the public patronage
GxUI-l2-ti THOMAS THOMAS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Having heretofore suffered damage to my growing
crops, fences, &C., by hunters and their dogs l
hereby all persons against ing, mining or
otherwise trespassng entering upon the following
described premises, under penalty Of prosecution to
the fullest extent Of the law, to-wit The ne! of
nw4, the nwt of nwi the net of set the NV! of SCI
the swi of set, and the sci Of set, all in cton H.
town 4, range east, Mineral Point, Wis.
ROBERT QUICK.
July LIST, 1S73-2 1w4t
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

The Chronicle suggests that County
Mass Meeting be held to consider the
Bond Settlement, and ask the County
Board to hold another session, with
view to securing amendments and mods
fcations to the terms of compromise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

CARTWRIGHT has just received
some more of the Springfield H., watches.
Those wanting a watch of this make must
be quick and see about it,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

Music LEssoNs.-Mrs. NJ. J. Whit
tlesey is DESTROYS of obtaining few addi-
tional Music Scholars. Persons wishing in
formation as to terms will please call at
the Mineral Point Book Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

Our better half directs her thanks to
be returned through the TRIBUNE to Mrs
E. ". Whittlesey for a beautiful fan
presented Mrs. w. has the most ele>
CANT notions, fancy needIework, and
toilet articles in the city. Call and see
her at MIR. Campbells Book Store, OPP
posite the Bank
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

PECK is reforming, he condemns the
keeping open of saloons on Sunday, and
also advocates the arrest of persons
found intoxicated on the streets. When
the Democrats sense of morality and
propriety is shocked, it is high time
something should be done.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

TIE premium list of the S w. Wis. /
A., revised and corrected. is republished
in this paper We invite attention to
the liberal premiums offered in all de-
partments. The association is in better
condition now than ever before, and the
energetic, capable officers are doing all
in their power to make the coming fair
the best in all respects ever held in
Southwestern Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

ONE Of the best stocks Of whips
in the county can be found at 7. Priestley's
Harness Store. He has also full line Of
Trunks, Nalises, Fly Nets, Summer Horse
Clothing, &c. 27m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

Two or three contractors Of the Galena
Narrow Gauge railroad, finding Them
selves unable to complete their contracts
at the prices agreed for, have "sloped,"
leaving many bills for materials and
labor unpaid. In consequence, there is
some lively swearing being done in
southern Grant county.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

j. ii. CARTWRIGHT has one of the
finest stocks Of jewelry ever brought to
this city. Call and see for yourself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

Our city streets present rather a de-
serted appearance. Farmers ali being
busy Mt home saving their crops, and
many laborers being taken from town to
the harvest field Generally, crops APP
pear to be fair, though there is some
complaint of blight, weeyil and chinch
bug, On the whole the yield of small
grain will be fully up to the average.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

MACHINE OLs. Lard, Whale,
Golden Star, Mecca and Castor, it, stock and
Store
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

That bogus jewelry at Davey's is but a
small part of his stock. He has articles
in the jewelry line which he warrants,
and sells cheap. Sec his American
watches, just received
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

Dr. DALTON cut from Mrs Brown, in
this city last week large malignant
cancer The patient is reported doing
as well as could be expected under the
circumstances.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
j. p. SNfELKER,

ATTORNEY 1T La W AND
1rOTARY PUBLIC, Highland, Iowa County, Wis
II Conveyancng and collections promptly attend
a "a vol-XXy-no13-u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

LADIES Gents and Children's summer
shoes of all kinds at Schneberger
Prices down to the lowest margin.
Boots and shoes made and repaired, all
work warranted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

For RENT-Three or four good
Pianos can be rented on good terms, bv ap
plying at the Music Hall of Cartwright &
Davis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

}. b. IL G. r. MoFFETT, have the
largest stock of Field s, Garden Seeds in
the City, at the forrest prices
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
pttc

J. 3. & T.. r. MoFFErr sell Pure
White Lead, Oils, Paints, &C., for the lo,cest
3ouylcf fifice
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

STRAW HATS Of any quality, shape
or style at the new hat store of Grass &
Schillen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

SHlPMAN's Warranted Pure White
Lead in large and small quantities at Pull
ford's Drug Store
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
Harness! Harness!

A fine assortment of single and double
Buggy and Team harness can be found at
T. PRIESTLEY'S, opposite the U. s. Hotel.
These harness are all made from No. l
Oak Tanned Leather, by frst-class work
men, and are sold at the following prices
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

TIE greatest variety and best
styles of Hats and Caps for young and DID,
will be found at Gr;ss & SchiIlens Aew
HIT Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

DoN'T fail to call and examine
Grass Schillen's new Hats, Collars and
Ties; just received from the manufactures,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

DuYsICIAN AND SURGEON ONCE In Coad's
/ BLOCK over Deller's store, corner of High aud
chestnut streets Mineral Point, MS Particu lar
attention paid to Operative surgery. AFIil-1o
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
BUSINESS NOTICES.

House For SALE OR RENT.-In.
quire of T. Davev.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
SILK HATS.

OF the latest pa,tern-Broadway Trade
and others-for sale cheap by Grass &
Schiller. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

New articles of dress goods, notions,
trimmings, &c, are received almost
weekly by II. 4. Osborne.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

WINDOW GLAss.-A large stock
comprising all sizes, at bottom prices, as
Pulford's Drug Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

HENRY GuNDELFINGER has returned to
renew his citizenship in Mineral Point,
having grown tired of Chicago. He
will probably resume his old business,
as dealer in ready-made clothing, gents
furnishing goods, &c. Many friends
will be glad to learn this fact
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

j. B. & G. r. MoFFETr are sell
ing Wall Paper at actual cost, for cash.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

CHOLERA still prevails in some parts of
Ohio, Indiana, Southern Illinois, and
several of the southern states. That it
will reach this far north the present
season is doubtful, but that prudence
demands preparation for it in cleaning
our city is patent In most of the neigh-
boring towns and villages action is being
taken by the authorities. We hear of
not the least thing being done here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
REESE & CARTER.
CnyHssEN 81 ANYON,

4 TTORNEYs AND CoUNsEH.oRs, DodgeViile,
u wis Mn practice in all the Courts oil this
o. ixxy-no3O-ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and
~ Aeentfsr N. W. Mutual Life Insurance Company
And Republic Fire Insurance Company. Office oppo-
site the City Hall, up stairs, Mineral Point, Wis.
xxI-I3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

AT Dodgeville we heard report that
the member of the County Board for
Clyde returned home from the late ses-
sion of that body and told his constitu-
ents that he had voted against the Bond
Settlement. On reading report of pros
ceedings, his people found that he had
voted for it but, we hear he says he
intended to vote against it, and citizens
of that town have been to Dodgevile to
investigate the matter Our informa-
ton is from hearsay, and may be in
correct
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31
Local intelligence.

WE notice that Mr.. H. 2. George is in
town.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-07-31

THE Methodist Episcopal Ladies are
preparing to give grand Floral Concert,
for the benefit of the church.