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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29
Interesting Import and Export Stats
ties.

WASHINGTON April Is.
The report for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1874, has just been published. 1t
shows that during that year the value of
goods and merchandise imported into the
United States from foreign countries, and
upon which duty was paid, amounted to
$415, 743 ,693. The amount of duty paid
to the United States on that valuation was
$3.50, 3SS, 905, or about 80 per cent. Of the
entire valuation of the goods imported.
During the same period the value of goods
and merchandise imported, and upon
which, being on " the free list" no direct
duty was imposed. amounted to $3.50, H.
06l. These values arc, however sub
ject to what is known as discriminate
ing duty" and yielded to the
United States in the shape Of revenue
$133,3s0 Discriminating duty is a
duty of 10 per cent. charged upon goods
imported from countries other than those
in which the goods were grown or manu-
featured, and goods imported in vessels
owned in countries which discriminate
against American vessels. The total value
Of goods imported for the year was $295,-
sci ,24S. The total value of our exports
for the year, reduced to gold value, was
$652 ,9l3, As showing balance in favor
Of the United States of $57 ,052, 1877. OF
specie and bullion we imported $2S, 454, :
906 and exported 500 $50, 405, the balance
against us being SIS, IT'S, 400. Compared
with the year 1878 the value of our
exports for 1874 show an increase of $43,-
DOG, 491 and our imports decrease OF
SIS, 76, ,9S2.
The following table will show the total
value and duty of foreign merchandise en-
tered into consumption in the United
States from 1867 to 1874 inclusive:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

THE Princess OF Wales, the Duchess Of
Sunderland and several of their attendants
were present at the prayer meeting of Messrs.
Moody and Sankey at the Haymarket Thea
ter in London on the nth. A seat owner in
her Matesty's Opera House had filed bill
TO prevent the occupation of that place Of
amusement by these eyangelists.
A SERIOUS riot occurred in Glasgow, Scot
land, on the 18th at the opening Of some
pleasure-grounds in the suburbs. A stand
on which 500 people were seated gave way
and precipitated the entire mass TO the
ground Thirty persons were seriously in
iured, and the visitors, indignant at the
carclessness of the proprictors, destroyed
everything on the grounds and burned the
barricades around them
A LATE Montevideo Uruguay letter an
nounces the discovery of Z conspiracy for the
assassination Of the President and his Minis
tiers, and the arrest OF many of the more infiu
entail members OF the Conservative party,
fifteen Of whom had been banishcd
A ST.PRTERsBURe correspondent, in aletter
published in the London Daily Ne,cs on the
morning Of the 2lst, says plot had been
discovered in Khiva for the massacre Of all
the Russians in the Khanatc. The Emir Of
Afghanistan had been accused Of completely
In the conspiracy.
THE Presidentof the French Geographical
Society has handed Minister Washburne the
gold medal presented by the society to the
family of the late Capt, Hall, in commemo-
grafton of his exploits as an Arctic explorer.
TEN men are on trial in the City of Mexico
charged with burying three men alive, leav-
ing only their heads above ground, and then
dispatching them with hatchets and knives
after prolonged torture
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29

Democratic party, and Messrs. Wheeler and
Frye, Of the Congressional Committee, had
expressed the opinion that the four unseated
members were to retain their seats under the
Wheeler compromise.
THE Louisiana Senate on the 22d voted
% to 10-to take up the Clinton impeach-
ment resolution, and after passing the same
to = second reading resolved itself into a
court OF impeachment for the trial Of the
Auditor on the charges preferred against him
by the House. The House passed a joint
resolution to extend the extra session to
Mays.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29
The History of the Fan.

A curious little volume has just ap-
peared, giving the history of fans among
all nations and at all periods The author
NJ. Blondel, who has been able to examine
many rare collections, states that 1t hrs'
came from the East, where it is always &C
companied by tly-tlap and q parasol.
The former is made of a tail of the Thioe-
tian buffalo, white as snow, and of which
the extremity is tuft of hair in the form
of plume. Fans of feathers, recently ID
fashion, date from the seventh century.
They were first used in China, where the
Emperor kao Tsong, having heard the
cry of a pheasant, supposed to be an
suspicious sign, ordered fan 10 be mace
shaped like the tail of that bird Accord
ing TO the author of the Etudes AslaI-
iqueS," that article had more than one
singular use: on it the rich deposited the
aims which they gave to the poor; inc
great received on it the delicacies offered
to them: it was lowered before superior,
as a mark Of Difference; the mobiles carried
il to court and il served to cool them from
the heat of the day, and To amuse them
while waiting in the ante-chamber; Is was
the instrument of punishment of the
school-maSter, and at the same time was
given as reward. A fan placed on
plate Of a particular form announced 70
the criminal Of noble family his sentence,
and it was al the moment in which ne
held out his hands to receive the iA1@l
present that the eXecuuoner was 10 aceoh-
pliSh his work
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29

New Mess, $22 10; Dressed Hogs, 1o1S@10Ac;
Lard, l5N@16c. Flour, good to choice,
o. 3O15. 20; White Winter Extra, 81. 60(08. Is.
The cattle market was strong and active,
ranging from ne to lac for common
to extra. Sheep, clipped, brought 5961sc,
and unshorn 7@Szc. There were no live
hogs offered.
AT East Liberty, Pa, on the I'D, cattle
brought Best, s7oo9I5o; good, $4,000
CTS; common, $5.7505.0 Hogs sold
Workers., 81. 70(07. 90; Philadelphia, $500
800. Sheep brought $45O97.5o according
to quality.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29

Though an always in haste, s.n
never in hurry ,--J0lla ITesI<y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-29
General News Summary.
ruoM WARRINGTON;

WARRINGTON dispatch Of the 10th says
the Secretary OF the Treasury had finally de-
eided that the examination Of banks for un-
stamped checks must be made by TIE regular
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

4 MAN RUN OVER BY THE CARS AND FRIGHT
FULLY INJURED.-sLEEPING ON THE TRACK.
A THRILLING TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
As the train from New York over the
Rutland Division of the Central Vermont
Railroad, due here at lis p. m, was turn
ing the curve jus. below the old Rutland
Railroad depot, Tuesday p. H., the engineer
discovered man lying at the side OF the
track with his head on one rail, just at the
west side of the depot. He whistled down
brakes Immediately, but before the train
could be stopped tho pilot of the engine
struck the man on the head. The blow
whirled him around, and the wheels passed
over his RICH; foot crushing it in frightful
manner q soon - the train could be
stopped the victim of the accident was taken
10 sna carried to the Central Vermont
depot. where lie was laid on a baggage
truck. and DR.. p :. Kent summoned to
dress his wounds.
Here ii soon became apparent that he
xa~ IN an advanced stage Of intoxication.
The poor wretch. bleeding frightfully rs he
Wa. and to al appearances about to be
summoned into the presence Of his Maker,
~warc and blasphemei il the most revolt
ing manner. and attempted to rise from the
track and walk of, and it required the as
-i,tancs OF several OF Tie bystanders 10 pre-
vent hin from doing 50. 1. was. all in all,
the most -ickening spectacle recently wit
messed il Burlington. lie was too much
intoxicated to even tell his name and abode,
but IL appears that his name is McGettrick,
and that he resided in Wilsboro, New York
lie became intoxicated, and, if report
speaks true, vas turned out of a Battery
street gin-mill. He then wandered to the
track and laid down. as before nara ted.
After waiting at the Central depot for
some time for conveyance, McGettrick was
taken on the baggage truck to the police
station, and DR.. Charles ?. Thayer was
summoned. After consultation with Mr.. \.
b. Lowry, OVerseer of the Poor, it was de-
cIded to take the unfortunate man to the
Poor house. and thither he was conveyed ac-
t..rlirJly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

FLOUR-The Flour market is still very quiet.
Sales At s. - "a . - for Western superfne.
S. a ~ Tor common extras; 81 ~ a ~ for wis
consin and Minnesota extras s. u> a ~ TO- white
wheat ohio, lndiana and Michigan; s. Ol a - :or
Illinois; and : - "a y for 81. Louis inclulln.c
choice and iavorite branus. Corn Meal Is quiei
and has been selling at 81 ~ q as y Dbl
Dat Meal ranges from s. 80 a y bbl. to the
quality.
GRAIN-The market for Corn has been oniet
during the week. sales have been at SlD -; y
hushel for mixed and yellow. Oats have been
dull The sales have been at 10 al 65c ~
hushel ior mixed and white. In bye sales at
sc Y hushel. Snorts have been selling at
So a - t. ton and Fine Feed and Middiings
at 50 a Is 2 ton In Barley nothing has been been
done ami prices are quite nominal.
PROVISIONS. fOfk has been quite firm, and
prices are we'll sustained The saies nave been At
SO 80 "a H. for prime, So 90 a. y ~ Tor mess: and
S15G 80 -u E hhl. Tor clear ana extra clear As to
quality. rect Is firm and is ia demtud. win
,Iles az 5000 Gfl3 iur mess and extra mess, and
.i7 ~ L. i i" 'am ). Lart is irm ami has been in
deua 4d. 1Ae - !es have been M a. ilc = b for
steam and ket. rendered. Smoked Hams are
Sc M at b. "a gee = 10 for Boston aud Western.
PRODUCE. Butter 8, alit,ls isinec but prices are
about the same. The sale OF choice New York aud
Vermont carries have been at ,. az ic ana comm IN
O. g 90 range from - a ne t. b. as To quality.
Cheese b, IN IA derate demand. Sales have been at
Hii-c 70 White Beans AZ 3 l5d1 - Z bushel
for medium extra pea at - 30 a d. and
yellow ey e at 15H1 --tt' bush Egg. at la a., =
doz. ior Northern and Eastern. New Potatoes at
% a 80 z hush. apples are selling at - 5lai ul
v biol.
WOOL. There has been a elir demand Cor domestic
fieeces ana combu- and deaile selections. bu, fine
Woods are stii quite dull aLd me- ected. The sales
comprise ls5 uu lhs cambln- and delaine fccces at
iudoc fog washed. and ina T. b Tor unWashei.
at 30 G5U- q %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

IHg LATg JoHN q. WITHERRsE j "a.
Witherbee, universally known in connec-
ton with the largo iron interests Of North
ern New York. died Of apoplexy at his
home IN Port Henry, on Wed nesdAy. Aug
p. at the agc Of 81 lie had not been IN
robust health Tor some years, but continued
actively engaged in business TO the last.
Mr. Witherbee began life without means.
and succeeded in amassing large fortune.
At the time of his death he was president
both of the Cedar Point Iron Company and
of the First National Bank of Port Henry
He owned a third interest in the firm OF
Witherbee, Sherman x Co, and was a
director ofthe Port Henry Iron Ore Com
pany. besides being largely identified with
the business interests of Northern New
York Mr. Witherbee will best be remem
bered. however, for his large hearted gene
rosity, multitudes of poor families having
been supported By his bounty, bestowed
without the knowledge of others. Young
men starting IA business, as well rs many
persons afflicted with distress or perplexlty,
have found 10 him sympathizing friend,
wise counsellor and practical helper. In
Port Henry the people deeply regret his
death. a. be had been for thirty Years
actively connected with the general in
terests Of that town-Neg York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

1hr Eh1to>nphS % Fi~rhrc-
The philosophy e disease is subject which is
well worthy the attention Of mankind, but :, IN
fortunately. more generally neglected than any
other under heaven. Decidedly the nost Important
fact that an examination Of it dscloses is that, in
ne cases out o: ten, the orsnain cause Of disease
is debility, either general local. and that the
earliest manifestations Of its apprcash are identical
with those which evidence a lack Of vital power.
Such being the it is perfectly clear that toni
treatment IS what requ red in the first instance. As
an invi-orant, uostetter's stomach Bitters has
received the mos: positive endorsement from emf
nent physicians. aui has irng occupied foremost
rank among standard proprietary remedies. its
properties as Tlt-rat sc of sordered conditions
of the stomach, liver a1d bowels, and preventive
Of maarial diseases are no less renowned and have
bern scc Ided prof.ssio Recommendation equally
emphatic. Sept B. deod4wlw
ScusScK'- fuLNoSic SYRUP. FoR TIE CURE OF
CONSUMPTION. COUGHs AND COLDS.
The great virtue Of this medicine Is tha: it ripcns
ths sDd throw it out # the stem. puTilrs
the blood. ard thus Effects u cure.
scaexck'- Sc. wExD Tone. FoR rsE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, IsDIGEsTIoS, &e.
The Tonic produces healthy action OF the
stomach. creating an appetite, forming ebyle, and
curing the most obstinate cases Of Indigestion.
scHEsck's MANDRAKE Pits FOR THE CURE or
LIVER COMPLAINT, &c.
These Pills are Alternative. and produce healthy
action OF the liver without IN. least danger they
fee from cal0msl and yet more eiiicacous in
storing healthy action OF the liver.
These remedies a certain cure Tor Cousump ion,
as the pumonic syrup ri pens the matter and purts
the blood. The Mandrake P Ills act upon the liver
create healthy bile, all diseases of the
liver, often a cause OF consumption. The Sea Weed
Tonic gives and strength TO the stomach, makes
Il gooi digestion, and enables the organs TO form
good blood; aad thus creates a healthy circulation
II he ,lthy blood The combined action Of these
medic'nes thus expls ned. will cure every case OF
cOnsr N piion II taken IN time, and the ei the
medicines persevered in
Dr. Scbenck IL profn sionally At his principa
office. Corner SIX IA and ArCu Sis, philadelph a,
ever. Monday where all letters for advice must be
addressed. scheaeks medicines for sale by all
druggists. Sept l-deod I'm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

4 MoyR IN THE RicHT DIREorIoS.-MAn-
ager Forepaugh. whose famous exhibition
is to visit Burlington. Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 18th. has adopted a very commend
able plan in the manner OF exhibiting has
great show.
One ticket for 80 cents, and children hail
price, admits to all he tents. 10 the entire
exhibition Bot the circus tent is removed
far away from the gigantic menagorie and
museum tents.
This is done 70 that no one need abstain
from visiting the vast collection of animals
and the grand museum. by reason OF their
dislike for circus displays, or conscientious
scruples concerning the propriety OF little
folks" attending circus. In nearly every
place visited during the present season, this
plan of removing the circus has been warm
ly approved BY the very best people, and
particularly by all Christian parents. and
an exchange remarks. that no tented ex-
hibition ever visited that city and was at
tended by so many of that class whose faces
are familiar in the sanctuary snd Sabbath
school, as was Forepaugh's great animal
show and museum" and it adds, this was
due to the fact tina. the circos tent was re-
moved beyond the hearing OF those in the
menagerie and museum tents" We trust
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

WATEEuuRY.-Fhree hous5s were entered
by burglars, Friday night When Mr.
Foster, who boards with Azar.ah Reming-
ton. was going into the front hall on his
way t. bed. he saw a dark-colored man.
with bare feet, creeping np the front stairs
At the 6rst sight Of Mr.. Foster the thief
crouched, but the next moment he bounded
up the stairs and Jumped out of the cham
Der window and escaped in the darkness, it
being about O'Clock in the evening
About halt an hour after that at the house
Of Mr.. George Ilutchius, where Mrs Ropes.
William Hutehins and Edward IIutchins
with their families were spending the eve
ming, with doors Ind windows open. the
wife OF Edward Hutchins left the well
lighted parlor bed room for 4 moment and
when she returned her portemOnale, contain
ing about $50, had disappeared from the
bureau. which stood by the open window
Another house was entered and dress
taken from the clothes press IN the second
story. The front door standing ajar. no
one heard the rogue when he dli his work
The tracks OF u mans bare feet were plain
| " visible the next morning around the house
of Nj. Remington and TRACKS oi the sane de-
scription at Mr.. Hutcbins premises. coming
from the direction of the former place. \
colored boy about twenty years old BY the
name of julius Vince Ter, of Bellows Falls.
was around the Relor N School. Friday, and
lett there, saying be was going East on the
l 10 o'clock train lie has spent some time
at the Reform School and - out on fur
Tough. When Mr.. Joseph SJmeryille was
carrying the mail TO the ten O'Clock train
he saw a suspicious looking man on the
| Railroad track, sk ulking along towards the
| depot. and having just heard of the burg
/ larry at Mr.. Remi ngtOn's be watched HIM
and saw him jump on to the tram just a. 1t
was starting and Jumped On by the side OF
him. When the train had gos under pretty
! good head way the negro jumped oH and Joe
! jumped after him and after quite a race he
escaped leaving his old boots and hat.
Butter sold on Saturday for - to p
cents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

are. living Girati. monster 70 GOO pound
Rhinuceros, FIRE Tramri Elephants, herd
Of camyl-. Ggat performing lions and
tiser-. Aad IA all > 800 beasts aai bid in
the mouagerie. and groa;
TRAY ELLINC MI~.ug
ran by steam, with 10. GOO wonderful curl
os!tles--eiantS. dwarl,. relics. etc. etc,
nj ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03
Reported for the Free Press and Times
Spring Grove Camp Meeting.

NEW HAVEN, Vt, Aug. 81.
The annual session of the Spring Grove
CAmp-meeting Association, under the d.
rec;ion OF Presiding Elder Watson, of
Brandon. commenced to-day Since the
last meeting, many and important changes
have been made in and about the Grove.
The space in front of the stand has been
enlarged and now forms square, having
seating accommodations for several thou
sand people. Thirty or more tents and cot
tages row front the square, among which
the most conspicuous is the handsome cot
tage erected by residents OF Middlebury.
The new and handsome canvas occupied by
the Rutland people would accommodate IL
large audience. should there be need OF
h0ldlu- the service indoors The restdu
rant - a-ain under the direction of tho vet
eran ,la,p- meeting caterer. Mr. \. William
son. Of Middlebury. Many houses are >till
uniinl,t cd. and the Grove resound. with
the Il IA + of the hammer and saw.
The tr-t service OF the session is to be
held 1his evening, and after to-day there
Will he preaching three times daily-at 10
d. M. > .. IN. and a p. IN.
Should the weather continue as favorable
as it now Is. this meeting will be tar larger
and more prosperous than any previous one
has been
TUESDAY EVENING.
/ The first service of the session was held
this evening, commencing by singing the
/ hymn. Come thou f0unt of every bless
ing" Prayer followed by Rev. A Heath,
OF Nergennes, alter which was sung the
hymn. Come Holy Spirit. heavenly Dove "
The sermon was then delivered by Rev. f..
Watson. Presiding Elder. who took for his
text Acts ii. Il, inclusive:
/ /. And when the dav Of Pentecos- fully come.
they were all with one ace I'D in one place
,. And suddenly then came a sounn ir"n heaven,
I a. Of rushing mighty wind anu 1t HAD AL tho
house where they were sitting
3 Aud there appeared into then oven tong, Is
{ !ise As OF FIRE. ana 1t sat upon each oi them
4. Ana they were ali filled with the nOy Ghost
I snd began TO speak with other tongues, As The
spirit gave tneni rtteranee.
Jesus had previously instructed Iii di>ei-
piles to remain AT JeruSaleIu uutil they were
. baptized with power IRON ON high. fhry
went back to Jerusalem IL engage III earnest
PRAYER aud To pray tor the very thing
! Christ lad assured them they would have.
Prayer l. the medium of receiving the
blessings which God has promised to Us.
The baptism OF The spirit. Us essential Eo~
as then. = only to be obtained by earnest
pray,L They were seeking with one ac-
cord. nid f we are united in desiring 1t,
may Ne lut expect IL here? One effect OF
this b sing was to bring ont Il large con
grega:a..u 10 hear the disciples. Another
result vas to give assurance To them. Some
bOldnr>- i necessary to our success now 9.
and the minister who chooses agreeable
subjects upon which to preach viii never
meet with great success. But the last aud
greatest effect OF that baptism WAS Ia give
force to the words Of the disciples.
At the conclusion OF the sermon, the con-
gregation was EXPORTED by Reys. W. j.
Heath, OF Burlington; ). c. Stevens, Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

this item will be made note Of by the
non-show-going people here. and that no
boy or girl will be denied the rare pleasure
of seeing the $500 beasts and birds and
10000 museum wonders 10 Forepaugh's
mammoth exhibition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

WE. TIE SUBSCRIBERS, having been aP,
W r',,inf.i hg the Honorable the Probate Ccurt
49, J,.t~.ef of Chtteuaen. tuinni ssoners 70
reeeive examine and adjust tine claims and demands
of iii persons, .iinst the estate Of oIanSe a
Ys. laie u Bolton. 10 aiii s,riet 80.
fhsret,. and Fix months from the day OF the date
bereof being allowed by said Court er that purPoss'
We do therefore hereby give notice. mt We VIII ~, ~
tsnd 10 the hu-inrss o. our appointment, ~ Wv
d,.iii,s, bo.,ss {. csrolirs f5g. Nido~ OF The ate
a l.. Fay. Of Bolton ssd District, on the ,niI 81
Tuesdays Of september a1i Jen"aIy next ~ -"
,,rlork a. a. on each o. said days -
nsted ans - day 81 ADJUST. y ID. ls's.
SAITH y, PEtSE; commissioners.
EDNiN BENTLEY
u.ulr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

HIPPoDRoNE AND CIRcUs.-Fore2augh' s
stupendous combination Of Menagerie, Mu-
scum, Circus. &C., is not only the largest
wild beast collection on this continent. and
the only great travelling museum. bat it
combines all the attractive features Of the
so-called hippodromes. and none of their
Objectionable features, together with all the
best acts of the modern circus. 1t exhibits
at Burlington Sept. 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

The cattle disease a: Brattlsboro proves
not to be very Formidable The cattle az
ficted, which belonged To Mr. Richardson.
the aarketman, were IRON Illinois Missouri
and Minnesota, and not IRON New YORK
though they were purchased in Albany.
There were twenty, fifteen of which were
more OF less affected with the disease, and
four have died. 1t is believed. however, that
the disease has reached its height. and the
remainder of the herd seem to be recovering.
The treatment prescribed by Prof Cressy is
salts. spirits Of nitre, gin and turpentne.
\ similar malady appeared among Mr..
richardson's stock, six years ago. but was
confined to Western cattle, and showed no
signs OF spreading.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-03

Among the inmates OF Rutland jail Is
Dauie! Rafferty,. of Brandon. who is sery-
ing GA. term of thirty days for selling i
qa,r ca lhe ground where Cole, circus ex-
hl;tsi THIS j. under one o; the provi-
-,.n- %, The liquor law seldom put il force.
b -ide> this. Rafferty, has 500 Of fines to