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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06
CONVENTION CALLED.

AS will be seen by reference to
the head of this page, the Republic
can Congressional Convention is to
be held in this city on Tuesday,
Sept. 18th. This call should, and
We hope will cause every voter to
consider the question, "who shall
represent this Dist. in Congress for
the next two years" and all Re-
publican voters we trust will make
it a point to attend the caucuses,
and there take such action as will
result in the nomination Of the right
man-the man whom the people
want, and who will receive such an
endorsement at the polls as to attest
the wisdom of the Convention. In
the counties comprising this Dis
trict, w. r. Taylor last fall received
majority of about 300 of the votes
cast, but this year we have no fear
of similar result unless the con-
vention to assemble in this city on
the 18th blunders worse than Re-
publican conventions are wont to do.
The candidate nominated must be a
mantwhose name is synonyme for
honesty whose public and private
record can be laid bare to the gaze
of the public, without danger that
the closest scrutiny will reveal a
, stain thereon. The nominee should
be u man not only irreproachable in
person, but also one in whom the
,eople will recognize an exponent
of their views on the leading ques-
tions of the day, and defender OF
their interests under all circum-
stances. That many Republicans
can be found in the district who
will ill this bill there is no question,
aud by honoring one such with the
nomination, the Convention will as
sure success at the polls by an old
time majority. Assuming that all the
men whose names will come before
the Convention to be capable and
honest, the important question to be
determined 10y the delegates will be-
which will prove the strongest III the
campaign, and upon him who is
likely to poll hundred or even ter
votes the most should the nominal
ton fall.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06

DR.. WIGHT, the great political
creator. at whose word the Reform
party of Wisconsin sprang into
being and the Democratic party be-
came purified; who, by his own adj
mission, is the most capable and re-
liable man that can be found in
Wisconsin for u. S. Senator, is out
in general order to the conglom-
crate multitude composing the Re-
form Democratic party, directing
them how to exercise their rights
and privileges as citizens of Wis
consin. The gist of the exhaustive
address is, when stripped of its ver-
biage and false colorings: LET the
people who believe the Reform
'.party is what it should be, and
"who are willing that DR.. Wight
SUJll Dptotllc u. -. i-tlitlOl, utttlltt
sail caucuses and control them, and
'secure the nomination of candi-
"dates for the Legislature who will
"conceal the defects Of the Reform
"party, and support me for I. S.
Senator"
The Doctor is cumming dog,
but we apprehend that he will find
it difficult to rule out the old line
Democrats, who also aspire to place
and plumber. Nor will he find it
easy to whip into the Reform line
the rank and file OF Democracy,
without whom he cannot carry
single Assembly District in the
State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06
CrATE OF WISCONSIN. IOWA

- ~ IL VI w ls't OANDl " ~ -
~ County Court. In Probate.
In the matter Of the application Of Elyira D. Davis
for support Of herself and the Infant children Of
Alexander DAVIS.
BY virne OF An order o. the County Court IN me
above enliled matter bearing date July 27th. lsI+
ord ng aud lcensip. ME 20 sell at public yendue
G. rt,in articles Of personal property by me hereto
fore sized.
Notice 10 therefore hereby given that WILL on the
10Th day Of August 1874. At o'clock in the after.
noon at the front door Of the City Hall Mineral
pint sell 1T public auction. 70 the highest bidder
for cash, all tn owing Described articles Of ger
sopa property In my possession, to-wt: * doS
sew ug machine h-mmers. sewing machine fuckers,
Q oil cans. bottles Of oil belts for sewing ma.
chihes, sewing machine hefhmers and bra'ders, .
sewing machine carders, 4 screw drivers needle
sharpeners, . rufaers embroider, 26f needles,
(more or less,) 3 singer machine frames, ! wash
stand bureau, l pitcher and bowl, family records,
I framed diplomas, broken pieces 81 machine. !
drum, bookcase. pine desk, small machine
d awers ! bob sleigh. . sleIshs, organ boxes,
neck Jokes, bird cage, wagon cover or p
hand loom, hopper TO feed mill. , New York
| reaper, coal stove.
Dated Aug 9th, 1874.
32w2 e.. COOPER, Mayor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06
yoHN A. DIX FOR PRESIDENT.


The Chicago Evening Journals
New York correspondent says that
in the East the name of Gen, John
A. Dix is freely used in connection
with the Presidency in 1876. There
is. at this time perhaps, hardly an
other man in the nation whom the
people have more confidence in than
Gen. Dix, and if the situation re-
mains unchanged for two years, the
Republican banner will surely again
wave over the White House, If borne
through the campaign by him. The
Journal, editorially, says:
1t is, possibly, too soon to foretell
political movements and events for
two years in advance, under present
circumstances but we again ask
the question, which we asked several
months ago: How would this Re-
publican ticket do for the national
campaign of lS76-JoHN A. DIX, OF
New York, for President, and NEW
TON BOOTH, of California;, for Vice
Presidents Are there two better,
truer, trustier or more popular pub
lie men in the United States at the
present moment If SO, who are
they.
We merely throw out this sug-
gestion. The people of the country
will look to the Republican party,
in the future as in the past, for the
proper administration of the affairs
of the Government. In order to
meet the popular expectation and
prove itself worthy OF popular faith,
that party must, in the next nation
al campaign select acknowledgements
who have proved themselves true
men and trustworthy friends of the
nation's integrity and best interests.
This General Dix and Governor
Booth, representing the far East
and the far West, have done. Let
their names be kept before the peo-
pie. They are honorable names,
and nowhere to be despised.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

A Republican Convention for the Third
Congressional District, composed of the coun-
ties of Green, La Fayette. Iowa, Grant, Craw.
ford and Rehland, will be held ON Tuesday,
September 18th, 1874, at IL o'c'o ck NJ, at the
city of Mineral Point, for the purpose u nom
mating candidate for Member of Congress.
Each Senate District will be entitled to four
delegates, and each Assembly District two
delegates.
Richland Center, Wis, Aug. Sd. 1874.
JAMES II. MINER,
NJ. p. RINDLAUB,
II. w. WHITNEY,
W. II. BENNETT,
w. J. WRI6GLESWORTH,
HORACE BEACH,
Central Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06

THERE is porteutious silence in
the Beechcr business. The anxiety
that han been expressed as to the
whereabouts of Moulton is relieved
by dispatch from Gloucester, Mass,
announcing his presence in that
city on visit to friend. 1t would
seem that Mr.. Moulton, in tile part
of Felix Feathe,ly, in the familiar
drama of iGverybody's Friend, would
make something of a success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-06
PHOTOGRAPHS
BY THE MILLION.
PROFESSOR MoFFETT

Is till at his new Art Gallery, who plays with the
sunbeams, painting with pencil or fire bright faces
upon the polished plate; throwing light here, and
casting hadow there; reproducing creatures Of
lite Joy and beauty.
All those wishing good likeness nov 10 your time TO
''secure the shadow the substance fade
Let Mofett copy what fair nature made"
have all Of the latest improvements the Hne art
The lury Type or Pearl 7ypel
are the mo handsome pictures made In the Call
and see specimens Of them Al my rooms
Photographs life oazc, Carte de Vts'tes,
V'g"ettes, Gems,
and all kind OF work done in any gallery All work
warranted to suit or no charge made.
Negatives ltetouched # Desired.
have the best stock Of
Fine Cases, Gold Lochets, Frames,
Albums. de-,
now In the West, which Will sell cheap FOR cash.
Call, see for your self, and get good likeness,
Or Pictures n. low as 80 cents pei dozen.
n. Particular attention paid TO taxing chill.
drens pictures One and all, bling them along.
3Otf c. X. M0FFkrT, ARTIST.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08
0be 0tntes, Nem BLOOMFIELD, lpa.

that you have helped me wonderfully, and
If it is indeed the lovely Mary Frazier by
whom I believe myself greatly beloved,
win try not TO be wholly miserable"
The next evening, according TO the ad-
vice he had received, Dir. Collins called on
Miss Frazier. AS she arose to greet him,
sudden uplifting of pair of soft brown
eyes, and the upsurging of the tell-tale
blood thoroughly convincing him that he
was upon the right track.
"of course" he said, taking her little
hand and looking down into her timid and
blushing face, "you expected me last
night"
Certainly and presume / ought to
give you a.lecture for not coming" she re-
piled, smiling sweetly through the roses.
81 most surely deserve it. But you are
aware one is never certain of a physician
His time is not always at his own COM
mand, and you must be sure that only very
pressing engagements could keep me from
this dearer one."
He blushed as he said these words,
though he found it no hard task to seek the
lips of the lovely girl. DR.. Peters, Mary
Norris and cher Charley" danced not
many months afterward at the wedding of
Mary Frazier and DIR. Collins, and who
could not help drawing comparisons be-
tween the two, and most favorable to his
own sweet, gentle wife. And as the years
go by he never ceases to thank fate for the
rare gift bestowed upon him in the dark.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08
Determined to Sing.

MIR. GLOVER, who lived in the viii
1X1 lage of s. in Connecticut, was rich
man, and as profane and rough as he was
rich. But If his character was rough, his
voice was still rougher and when at times
he broke out suddenly in church and tried
to help the singers the effect was terrible
and almost made the men swear in the
midst of hymn. 1t came to pass that the
old-fashioned Presbyterian Church in s.
needed remodeling. Mr.. Glover headed
the subscription list with $500, which was
large sum for those days. The church
was at length finished, and day appointed
for its rededication. When the day ar
rived the church was packed with people.
Six white-cravated, dignihed clergymen
occupied the pulpit, and Mr.. Glover oc-
cupied his old seat in one of the corner
pews at the right of the preachers. The
choir had prepared themselves by three
weeks rehearsal for the event, and had ar
ranged to open the exercises with "set
piece" Now, the gentle Mr.. Glover never
became acquainted with a tune" in his
life, and hence the strange one selected by
the choir was quite as familiar as any 9TH
or. The singers began, and Mr.. Glover
Joined them with loud voice, but instead
of helping them he broke them down.
Rev.. Mr.. Barnhart, the pastor of the
church, without looking at Mr.. G., arose
and remarked that he trusted the congre-
cation would refrain from singing the
opening anthem, as it was one the choir
had been practicing, and they alone were
acquainted with it. AS he said this he
was careful not to look at the source of an
noyance-in fact he gazed solemnly and
steadfastly at a fly on the ceiling, but Mr..
Glover knew whom the preacher meant,
and he looked deiantly toward the pulpit.
The choir supposing the way clear this
time commenced again, al was glad when
they said," sc. Brother Glover, with
roar like whole herd of "bulls of Ba-
shen," beloved forth, 81 was glad" He
tried for he was mad, and again the sing
ers stopped in rage and modification.
This time the preacher turned and faced
the disturber, and in firm but mild voice
said, "Mr. Glover, you are not familiar
with this opening piece, and you only de-
stroy the effect Of it. and break down the
singers by trying to help them. Will you
please remain silent" All eyes were In
stsntly aimed at Mr.. Glover, who, return
ing the gaze of his beloved pastor, replied
!" Look a here, Mr.. Barnhart, l paid $500
towards repairing this ERE d--d old
gospel box, and by thunder Twill sing"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08
Professional Cards.

E. JUNKIN, Attorney -at-I.aw.
O.s.o : New bloomfield, Perry CO.. Pa
~ - onice-Nsxt door to the residence Of Judge
""iAin' HI IT. II 45tf
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08
A Good likeness.

A cattle dealer arrived in Paris the other
day with the intention of having his por-
trait painted in oils. He applied to an
artist near Madeleine, and in concluding
the bargain dwelt strongly on his wish that
the likeness should be striking and unmis-
taxable. The painter promised that it
should be 80. Indeed" he added, at
viii appeal to the most disinterested judge
possible-to your own bulldog; we will
show him the picture and see whether he
recognizes you" Accordingly, when the
the picture was finished 1t was brought
into the dealers lodging, placed on the
floor, and the dog was called in. He in
stantly ran up to the portrait and began
to lick, wagging his tail, and showing
every sign of delighted affection. The
grateful dealer, convinced Of the accuracy
Of the likeness, instantly paid down the
sum demanded by the artist, quite uncon-
scious OF the fact that the counterfeit
presentiment" Of his manly features had
been well rubbed with bit Of bacon.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

=, - Claims promptly secured and collected.
MdTtiIings ana all legal business carefully attend
eutO' H.n1 t .r1c- ~ 32yl
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

~ A Boston philosopher says that you
want to look at mems boot heels to discover
their energy. A slow, slothful man runs
his boots over at the heels.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

NHARLES II. SMILEY, Attorney at Law
~ New Bloomfield, Perry Co. Pa.
~ Ofice with @. A. Barnett. Esq, next door
W NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. August 20, 1872
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

JAMES H. FERGUSON, Attorney. .at.Law,
-onice-Markets Street, near the square. & s5 &.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

WM: l: A. SPONSLER, Attorneyat-Law,
Wy Omce-adiolnlng his residence on East
Main street, New Bloomfield, Perry CO., Pa.-S2iy
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

A PPLEPAREBs and Door b lis IN new styies
"A can be bought Of F. M0RTIMER
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

AuctIOneer. = The undersigned gives
notice that he will cry sales at any point in Perry
or Daupin counties. Orders are solicited and
prompt attention will be given.
X. ID. WELLS,
New Buffalo,
Perry CO., Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-08

A M. Markell AttorneyatI.aw
~ New Bloomfield, Perry county Pa
AS- Ofice with Chas. A. Barnett Fss.. kantre
Square, adjoining Mortlmer's Store. ~ o'"''o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-26
The Conference Committees.

As 1t has been currently reported since
Wednesday that there was to be another
meeting Of the conference committees
efforts were made 70 find out whether such
was the case.
Marshsl Packard states tina. there has
been no meeting Of the conference commit
tees since their adjournment some days ago;
and. furthermore. tina. he had no informa.
ton at present that led him believe there
would be any further conference between
the gentlemen composing those committees
upon the political questions they had under
consideration when in session.
There was . grea: disposition among
the masses Of either party to re.
pudiate the authority of the gentle.
men composing the committees to &C: in
the premises. The Democrats vera under.
stood to be opposed to any compromise that
might be effected by gentlemen that had
not been specially selected by the Dem.
ocra:ic masses for that purpose, and many
Republicans expressed themselves as op-
posed to compromising witt, men who had
endesvored by force and violence to over.
throw the State government. Il is possible
that this dissatisfaction on the part Of the
people has led to the abandonment Of any
further at:emp: tc patch W. a compromise
a: this time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-26
Altogether Too Demoustratfve.

If only small portion Of the stories
told about colored citi zens being inclined
to act violently in different portions of our
city be true. a professor Of decorum should
be appointed to teach the disturbers good
manners. This. above all other periods. is
no tina to make yiolen. demonstration on
the part Of any body Of men. Passions
should be curbed and demonstrative parties
avoided. Colored people must remember
that from this time unit. after the next
election every bad &C: on their part will be
msgniied and distorted by opponents.
They should rot give them the least oppos.
tunity to say that they are inclined 70 act
riotoasly or to bs insulting. II they feel
aggrieyed they should be patien: under the
indiction. and when election day arrives
find sweet revenge in ousvotinz thoss who
oppose their favorite candidates.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-26
NEW YORK.
A Oenink from MIR. Hrtau.

New YORK, September 25-President o..
ton. OF the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany. publishes q letter denying tha. ths
trsnsmission of messages has been ;n:er.
tered with in the South. He says:
During the evening of the day the trou.
bles in New Orleans began. q guard ~as
stationed at our office in that city. appa.
the tree access Of persons having messages
to send or TO receive. Our superintendent
made q prompt and vigorous protest
against this act, and the guard waa
immediately renewed. In two instances
our messengers were arrested by the Penn
military. but on being taken to headquae.
ters they we're discharged. The partiea
making the arrests were reprimsnded and
no attempt was made to tamper with tho
person whatever exercised any censorship
over the dispatches or obtained access tn
them, or were furnished with their con.
tents. The only persons to whom any spe-
cial favor was shown were officers Of the
United States army, who we're permitted to
occupy the private apartments of our su.
perintendent for greater convenience III
communicating with the officials at WASH
ingtOn. Their communications were given,
az they are by law entitled. preference pyer
all other business. -.
Mr.. Orton also says: It is not truo that
our manager at Shreveport ia . member OF
the socalled White League. nor that ths
business Of that office was interfered ~itt
during the late troubles; nor that there was
any unusual delay in The transmission Of
messages thereto or their delivery thereof !;
nor any favori.ism shown in respect to tha
messages OF any persea or class Of persons.
General eherman's Msmslr Of tho War.
General Sherman has written memoir Of
the events of the late war, for publicatioH
after his death, with the exception Of rhe
last capture, which is composed Of opinions
on useful military lessons derived therefroms
and is published in the Army ard Nary
Journal TO-DAY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-26
Our Method OF settlement. /.

Ou: proposition for compromise, not to
divide spoils. bu: to reduce the burdens Of
the people. has met with approval from
some temperate and sagac;ous minds. There
are men. strange as it may seem. who would
not be any more willing to See an excessive
patronage and power Of the State dispensed
by one man than another. and who would
obiec: 70 see their property sold for city
taxes as much al if sold to satisfy State
taxes. These men are not psrtisans. but
reformers. A correspondent proposes a
scheduis of reforms which We subjoin. In
view Of the complaints against the State
administration. it is proper to remark that
the chief items of reform suggested involve
in the main limitation Of munic;pa! autho:.
;ty or seaseless municipal abuses.
EDITOR REPUBL:cAS:
In your paper OF the. twenty second in.
stan. you say ''if the malcOn:ents wish re.
form and not Office. let them accept our
proposition and submit to Governor Kellogg
a schedule of amendments TO the laws and
constitution adequate to popular reliefs."
now accordingly submit through you
the following, which are believed by many
of my fellow citizens to be essential to our
prosperity. and fully adequate 20 secure it:
l. Repea! ell laws requiring any one to
pay License tax. and prohibition against
such by any parish. town Or city.
2. Abolition OF al! restrictions on com.
merce IN the way OF wharfage or other
charges on vessels landing a. on: wharves.
3. Repeal of all laws allowing fees to any
officer. substituting instead salary pr0pos.
toned 20 the services.
1. Prohibiting any officer from contract.
ing debts to be paid by the people. and in
case of violation making him alone indivi.
dusIly liable.
5. As taxation Is al act OF sovereignty,
repeating all laws allowing i. TO be exer.
cised by any authority except the Lsgisla.
ture.
g. Restriction o: all taxation to one per
cent on the actual cash value of real estate.
:. Repeal of the present city charter, and
substitute less expensive method Of ad-
ministering the affairs Of the city, including
police and schools. by officers elected BY
the taxpayers of the city.
8. Repeal of the present election and reg
:stration laws, substituting. the old method
OF conducting elections by commissioners
named by each party having candidates in
the field. the votes to be received and count
ed in the presence of and result certified to
by all Of them before leaving the polls.
3. Abolition of all unnecessary offices.
II Governor Kellogg and his partisans
will carry out these measures, believe he
will not only satisfy the public wishes, but
earn the gratitude Of the State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-26
Outside Assistance,

I: has been asserted. and probably will
not be coatradicted. that the White
Leaguers were rendered financial and mus
cular assistance by parties outside Of New
Orleans. Two squads Of armed men arrived
hers from an uns:ated point. bu: they. by
sinsula. chance. failed to make the trip in
time to participate in this riot. A company
Of armed men was banded somewhere in
Alabama. and was prepared to Join che
New Orleans White Leaguers, but they too
failed to make the trip. However. they did
the next bes. thing, that is. forwarded q
good portion of their commissary. The
hoats which were at the Mobile depot very
late one night. recently, were sent away
without loads immediately after he train
arrived, and the freigh: went back to No.
biie.