Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-11-12

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1t is fitting that at stated periods we cease
from our accustomed pursuits, and from the
turmoil Of our daily lives, and unite in thank
fulness for the blessings OF the past and Tor
the cultivation of kindly feelings toward each
other
Now, therefore, recognizing these consid-
erations, !, U. 8. Grant, President OF the
United States, do recommend to all CIT
liens to assemble In their respective
places OF. worship on Thursday, the
18th day of November next and express
their thanks for the mercy and favor OF
Almighty God, and, laying aside all political
contentious and secular occupations, to OBJ
serve such day as day Of Thanksgiving and
praise.
In witness thereof herewith set my hand,
and cause the seal of the United States to ee
affixed.
Done at the city of Washington on the Goth
day OF October, 1874, and of the independ-
ence of the United States the ninety ghth.
(Signed) U. s. GRANT
The Coroner's jury, at Detroit, investigating
the cause of the boiler explosion on board the
propeller Brooklyn, charge the Captain, the
Second Engineer and Others with the disas-
ter. They find that the safety-valve had been
tempered with and that the boat was racing
at the time.
Gov Allen, Of Ohio, has issued proclama-
ton appointing Thursday, Nov. 26 as Thanks
giving Day.
band of vigilants hung two horse thieves
at Allentown, Mo-, a small town on the Iron
Mountain Railroad, sixty miles below st.
Louis, on the night of the I'd. The dis
burn the town, in retaliation for the lynching
Gov. Beveridge, of Illinois, mas issued his
proclamation setting apart Nov. 26 as
Thanksgiving Day
Atty. Gen. Denny reports the final settle
ment of the war claims of the State of Indi-
ana with the General Government, amount
ing to over S3,000,000. The balance due the
State is $112 26756, for which the State has
secured warrant on the United States
Treasurer.
The boss coopers of New York city held
meeting on the 5th at which it was resolved
to insist on all men leaving the Coopers'
Union before being employed in any eooperage
in the city. 1t was reported that in large
number Of factories the opposition to society
men was being successfully sustained.
Gov. Davis, of Minnesota, has designated
VIZ ~otu ihot' 10 ud} ol WING anu
prayer.
An Omaha dispatch Of the 5th says: An
officer sent from Fort Mcpherson, Neb., a
few days ago by Gen. Ord, to visit all sections
Of the grasshopper district, reports that he
finds no cases of actual starvation, but much
suffering, some of which has been
relieved from various sources. Re-
lief must be given or hundreds will
starvc before winter is half over.
Within ten days many will be with
out a pound of corn or flour Tie pres
INT aid they are receiving is but drop in the
bucket unless the Government aids them.
The alternative is fearful to contemplate"
The passenger train due at Grand Rapids,
Mich, on the morning of the 5th was wrecked
near Moline about . O'clock. The accident
was caused by the breaking of an axle under
the tender, which threw the rear passenger
,oach and sleeper off the track and turned
hem over on their sides. One old gentleman
was killed and about thirty more or less in
ured.