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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-18

I'HE annual election for Directors Of the
L LONG BRANCH AND sEA SHORE RAILROAD
COMPANY viii De- h-d ~ Tho o0ce Of the company AZ long
Branch n. J I'll ltSDAH, jan. ., 1876 Det"ecn Ito
hours 81 /. m. ana D. m
The books vii close Dec %. 1871 az D. n and
reopen ''- % '''0' 80 ~ - ~ C. p MoRosINI sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-18

HOLDEkS of the First Mortgage Bonds of
Atlantic and Pacific aII South Pacific Railroads
notified thar will he received At pt r. g. exchange
for tie lands tat a minimum yansOn beiol 10 these
Companies spp cation al the office ~ he Atlantic aud Ia
CiAc Land Company, No. 80 Broadst., NOwlork.
BY ouleI. 4 q. DEASF.
Iaid Commissioner A.. and u. r. T.. co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

DR.. Wilkes, in his recent work on
physiology, remarks that sit is esti-
mated that the bones of every adult
person require to be fed with lime
enough to make n marble mantel
every eight months" 1t will be
perceived, therefore, that in the
course of ten years each Of us eats
three or four mantel pieces and a
few sets of front-door steps. And
in a long life | suppose it is fair to
estimate that healthy American
could devour the Capitol at Wash
inton, and perhaps two or three
medium-sized marble quarries be-
sides 1t is awful to think of the
consequence if a man should be shut
off from his supply of lime for a
while and then should get loose in q
cemetery. An ordinary tombstone
would hardly be enough for lunch
for him.-4Nar -4deler.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

MEXICO is getting alarmed lest some
Of her northern states will become de-
sirous of forming an Independent gov
eminent, and in their failure, fall into
the United States as did Texas. In
view of this the Mexican Public are
anxious to sell a portion Of the border
territory, and now want the money for
that which they fear they will some
time be obliged to part with Tor moth
ing. The Mexican newspapers deny
the assertion; but those Of California,
said to be better posted on the sub.
ject, positively state that the annexa-
ton party in the border Mexican states
is large, restless and active one, and
that it is well to keep an eye out in
that direction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
The -Four Great cha racters Of History.

A political sermon in these days
is something of a novelty in Boston
at least, in the pulpit of our more
eminent and respected preachers.
James Freeman Clarke preached
one last Sunday, suggested by the
nearness of the birthday of Wash
ington. He took his text, "The
memory of the Just is blessed He
said in the beginning: "The four
greatest men this country has pro-
dnced are, think, Washington,
Franklin, Jefferson and Abraham
Lincoln. OF these, Jefferson was
the greatest genius, Franklin the
greatest intellect, Lincoln the most
marked product of American insti-
tutions, and Washington the great
est character. And he closed with
the following impressive paragraph
'In the great storm which drove
the vessel containing the ApostlePaul
on the shores of Malta, we are told
tIiuU tilc IudI llIlClS CftSU lcul al
chors out of the stern, and wished
for day Our four anchors, holding
us fast from behind, are the ex-
amp]es and teachings of Washing
ton, Franklin, Jefferson, and Abra-
ham Lincoln. The first represents
Uirt,te in politics the second, good
sense in politics; the third, de0aoc-
racy in politics; the fourth, human
tn in politics. Let us reverence
these great examples, holding us
firm to noble past, and so saving
us for better future. With four
such illustrious lives as these to
reverence, to study, and to follow,
we may feel that in the most stormy
hours, and the darkest nights, we
may hold safe by these anchors,
land wish for day"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
WHILE the Black Hills ro,,

WHILE the Black Hills gold >,
citement is flaming up to a viii.
heat at Sioux City and Yanl .'e
another side of the story If "a
New Eldorado" comes IN fr aue
Cheyenne and Fort Laramie al
the former place three or four mo, .,
have arrived from the alleged rold
fields, and one Of them reports 9 1b,.
when he left the expedition IN II
heart of the hills tabout February ~
it was well supplied with provision
and the men were ''rockiup on.n
gold at the rate of three onnna.
(abont s4s) per day. At Fort Tos
mic two other representatives Of tbn
expedition have reported within
two or three days, saying that when
they left, two weeks since tba
twenty-one imen, one woman and
boy were bordering on staryation
having little provisions, and gama
being difficult to find. Thev aISo
state that the whole party womb
start home as soon as the members
dared to trust themselves TO IN.
weather. These things being off,.
tally reported to General Ord a,
Omaha, he has ordered a detacb.
ment of troops from Fort Larama
to rescue the expedition. Anotbp-
train of reckless Adventures has
started from Yankton, ID. T., and
others are preparing, which looks
very fool-hardy in the face of the
facts now mace know in regard ia
the fate of the crowd from Slnr
City. 1t has looked strangely all
along that so many Of these Black
Hills invaders were continually
struggling homeward, when their
companions were left, as reported.
well-fXed, as regards food, and rap.
idly growing rich from gold-dig.
ging. The arrivals at Fort Lara.
mic appear to explain all - the
stragglers risked their lives for
hundreds Of miles over bleak and
trackless plains in the dead of win.
ter, rather than remain and perish
with the whole party at the foot of
Harney's Peak. Chicaqo Jound.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
THE CRY or A COUGAR.

A gentleman living on the noun
tain, about mile and half south
west of this city, was awakened
from his slumbcrs the other night
by a strange noise, resembling the
wall of a man in great distress. He
turned out Of bed, intent upon play
ing the part of the Good Samaritan,
but strange to say, the direction
from which the noise came seemed
to have changed, and it became APP
parent that the incognito from
which emanated the menalcholy re-
frain was travelling on the main
road. He went to the house of a
neighbor, who, by the way, is an
old Oregonian, and calling him out
of bed he directed his attention to
the noise in question. The Oregon
ian smiled disdainful smile, and
remarked: "Well, John, you are
badly fooled this time that is the
cry of the cougar or Oregon lion"
1t is needless to say that John did
not wish to pursue the subject any
longer, but wendell his way back to
bed again, trembling at the idea of
what the consequences might have
been had he obeyed his first impulse
and ran down the road to interview
the hight walker.-Por9ld,ad( Oregon)
Bulletin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

THE session of the Wisconsin
Legislature which closed on the
sixth of this month was the shortest
yet in many ways the most import
ant that has taken place for twenty
five years. The election of Sena-
tor occupied u large portion of the
time that doubtless would have been
devoted to the transaction of other
business Yet with all this the Leg
islature has certainly done a great
deal of important legislation, and
although much was said at the be-
ginning about the incompetcncy of
its members, it must now be ac-
knowledged that they pursued a
wise course, and disposed of all the
business in manner most advan-
tageous to its State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

THE revival Of good old-fashionei
spelling schools seems to have taken
place very largely this winter all
over the country; nor have they
been confined to youths to fortune
and to fame unknown" but have
found their way to many Of oui
largest cities, where they have
formed an entertainment little less
than some OF the great theatres.
These ought to have their influence
on schools everywhere, for since the
new system Of teaching have come
into practice, spelling has fallen into
neglect, and many scholars have the
idea that it is n branch of too little
importance for them TO trouble over,
and that they win devote their time
to something higher. A few rous-
ing spelling schools would disabuse
their minds of this error and fill the
country with better spoilers, as well
Us the foundation Of better
education.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

SUGcIDE.-On Friday asst, Patrick
Clifford, who has been residing with
Mr.. Joseph Hay, in the town of
Lewiston for the last couple of
months, while laboring under a tenn
porary fit of insanity, cut his throat
in a horrible manner with a draw
shave, from the effects of which he
died on Monday, and was brought
to Portage on Tuesday and buried.
He was about So years of age
State Register.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

THE Navy Department has issued
an order that the old ship that rem
dered such gallant service during
the revolution, under Hull, Steward
and Decatur, is now to be complete
ly repaired and so far as possible
restored to her original appearance,
in order that she may be able to
extend a welcome to the modern
lnen-ofwar of foreign nations, that
during the Centennial year will visit
our port.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

SEVERAL rows have already been
the result of trying to enforce the
Civil Rights bill, \ few evenings
ago in Galveston, Texas, three coli
ored men tried To enter n theatre,
one of whom had purchased ticket
during the day. On presenting it
10 the manager he was denied adj
mittaucc, and the manager refused
to sell tickets to the other two, de-
claring that il u negro entered his
theatre he would have to wade
through blood and would never
come out 10 tell the tale. 4 short
time ago this manager withdrew his
objection; but has since kept a
crowd of rouEas around the door
armed, ready, Il i thought, to shoot
any oolored man WHO may be bold
enough 10 enter
Two test cases of this bin are
already pending in Cincinnati, on
account of negroes being refused
suu.ttance into hotels. \ case sim
liar TO the first occurred in Cleye-
land. Ayoung man named Meant
lift appeared at the door of the
Grand Opera House, accompanied
by colored man. Ca presenting
their tickets for tine dress circle the
negro was refused admittauce, ex-
cept in the gallery. They then
went TO Woods theatre but with a
similar result. Ii is thought that
hotel keepers aud theatre men will
lesist the NV Us far Is they are able
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

RUMoES OF WAR.-A sensational
report comes from Calcutta that the
Eaghsh government has sent orders
to hold all the troops in India in
immediate readiness for active SER
vice. The dispatch adds that such
orders point to the possibility of a
war on a large scale, not in India.
but in Europe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
CLOSING OF THE FOEsTY-THInD
CONGRESS-.

The members of the Forty-Third
Congress met on March 4, pressed
with an unusual amount of work,
and filed with excitement over bus
mess that remained up to the last
day unfinished. The President
with his cabinet and private secre-
tary began early in the morning to
examine large mass of bills for
approval. The general appropia-
ton bills were all signed, none of
which failed. The President with
held his signature from the bill to
equalize the bounty of soldiers who
served in the late war On the ground
that this is not the proper time to
appropriate from one hundred and
fifty to two hundred millions to be
given away in bounties. The "force
bill" was read the first and second
time in the Senate. Beyond this
no further action was taken.
The President signed the bill for
the admission of Colorado az a state
With scarcely enough inhabitants
to send single representative that
infant will have as much influence
and as large vote as the state of
New York. The Civil Rights bill
also during that session was signed
and has become a law, despite the OPP.
position by a large part of the PEG
pie and many respectable papers
throughout the county. 1t is to be
hoped, however, that the passage of
this bill will not tend to aggravate
the Democrats of the South or
drive them to further outrages.
Many bills were defeated for want
Of time for proper consideration,
and many Members of Congress
were running in all directions with
bills in their hands, in order to have
them signed by the officers of the
two houses and then sent to the
Presidents room for his approval.
WELCOME TO New MEMBERS. On
March 9th, the crowd that assem-
bled together to witness seating of
the new members was larger than
any since the inaugural. The
greatest excitement was created
over Andy Johnson, who was as
signed seat on tho outer row of
Democratic side, that formerly occu-
pied 10y Mr.. Bogy.
Vice-Prosident Wilson called the
Senate to order at l. o'clock and
after the reading of the proclama-
ton Of the President, the oath was
to the new members.
After Andy Johnson was sworn in a
large boquet was handed him by a
page, and he was escorted to seat
10y Bogy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

JUDGE STEWART has decided that
the Madison Il Portage r. r. is en-
titled to 100000 acres of the Land
Grant for the 40 mile. built between
Madison and Portage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
INSTITUTE.

4 Teachers Institute, to be conducted by
Prof McGregor. of Phtteville, will be held
at DOdgcville during the week, bcglnnn,
Monday, April 18Th, 1873.
All teachers are expected to be present.
Citizens, and especially district officers, are
invited ALBERT WATKINS,
Co. supt.
Mineral Point, March 4th, 1875. l0ld
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

TIVE Pope has made an important
concession to Prussia no less a
thing than to acquiesce to the law
which has given rise to all the
trouble with the church there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
-Nc,c advertisements.
TAX EN- UP

In tn town OF Mifil n, FIVE mile north o. village.
sorrel mare one year old with white stripe in FACE
aud white legs The owner is requested to call
prove property, pay charges, ana take her away
IOWA THOMAS BATrEN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

i. a. MoORE, the Washington
correspondent of the Wisconsin, in
writing Of Hon. i. Sawyer's great
success in getting through the APP
propiation tor the Fox and Wiscon-
sin rivers, says:
The vote ON the river and harbor
bill yesterday is regarded as a great
personal triumph for Mr.. Sawyer.
No other man IN the house could
have carried through what he has
done with so little opposition.
have heard more than once. in Wis
consin circles, to-day, "We must run
him for the next governor"
doubt, however, ii he would consent
TO il.
The other names most frequently
mentioned for candidate for gov
ernor. on the Republican ticket, are
Hon, Harrison Ludington and Hon.
Henry BItz.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

HoN. THOMAS W. TERRY, Of
Michigan, was, on March 9th. elect
ed President pro tenn Of the Senate.
Vice President Wilson being absent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
MADISON, March Sth, 1877

The 2Sth annual session of the Wis
consin Legislature adjourned cine OH
on Saturday, the 9th, at II o'clock M
Although the time for adjourning haC
been extended to the 9th, yet little
business was transacted after the 4th
and many of the members went home
on Friday, among whom was Speaker
Horn.
Although one Of the shortest, this
session has been one of the most i'm.
portant in the history Of the State
Numerous questions of vital import
ance to the interests of the people
have been acted upon. Their actions
are on record, and whether they have
been wise and will prove satisfactory
to their constituents, remains to be
found out.
The first act Of Importance was the
election of a u. S. Senator. In this
act the Legislature showed their in
dependence and standing Probably
no Legislature ever had stronger mo-
tives brought to bear upon them, or
greater inducements held out to gain
their votes, than did the Legislature
of 1875, by the supporters of Matt
Carpenter. But they proved them
selves equal to the emergency.
Owing to the time spent over the
election Of Senator and the early
adjournment, we fear that careful sub
sequent examination will disclose the
want of more careful consideration of
some of the measures acted upon.
There has been large amount of
local legislation which will require
amending at the next session.
There has been an unusually large
number of appropriations, most of
them of a needed and useful character,
but, considering the scarcity of money
at the present time, we think it would
have suited majority Of the people
to have refused part of them.
The famous Dells bill passed both
houses during the closing hours.
The Railroad law passed was
compromise measure, and is somewhat
more favorable to the railroads than
the Potter law AS it has been uni
versally claimed by railroad men that
the Potter law could not, in some re-
spects, be complied with without alb
solute loss, the bill passed will be
more satisfactory to all parties than
any other.
The Judge Small impeachment case
was considered in the Assembly with
closed doors. 4 majority of the in
,estigating committee reporting that
there was no case, and a minority of
two that there was. The testimony
taken 10y the committee was very vo-
luminous, and that, with all the other
matters pertaining to the case, was
ordered burned in the presence of a
committee. 1t is the general opinion
that it was very small matter from
the beginning.
\ bill was passed granting the Sol
diers' Orphans Home to the State
University for Medical College.
The nomination OF Hon. +. W.
of Milwaukee, as regent
of the Normal School for three years
was unanimously confirmed by the
Senate.
4 uumher Of presents were given.
\ writing desk and chair to Chief
Clerk Strong. y silver set to Speaker
Horn. In the Senate Chef Clerk
Dsnuet received q collection OF poems.
Resolution of thanks were rendered
TO Sergeants-at-Arms for the efficient
manner in which they had performed
their duties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11
THURSDAY, MARCH II. 1875.
GEO. D. CLINE, EDITOR.
" II BENNETT, ASsOCYA TE EDITOR.

ANDREW JOHNSON succeeds Carl
Schurz in the Committee on Foreign
Relations,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-11

CHICAGO is having sweet time
over its roughs, drunllards and
lovers. Within the last three days
some of the vilest tragedies have
taken place that stain its already
dark record. First German sa-
loon-lIeeper, named Wilcke, sup
posed to have some money, was
killed in his saloon and his head
literally chopped to pieces. Next
a girl of fifteen stabs her lover for
going with another person. The
last butchery reported is that of a
young man, Il cripple, shooting his
father for beating his sister in a
most brutal manner. Reports claim
that this act is to some extent
eXcusable.
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THE vICKSBURG SHRIEyALTY.

vICKsBURG Miss, Jan. 2, 1876.
Yesterday the Board of Supervisors issued an
order to Sheriff Crosby to appear on Monday ana
show cause why his bond should not be deemed
insufficient.
Supervisor Lehman also yesterday accepted Mr.
Flannagan's bond aud issued certificate of his
election as sheriff OF warren county at the eiee-
ton held last Thursday. Although the Legisa.
ture at the late called session repealed the act
allowing special election in such cases, the lat
ter last nipht demanded the Keys of the office.
took possession o. a room IN the Court House and
opened an once as SHERIFF this morning. The
Legislative Investigating Committee will adjourn
from here this anerno N to Jackson, where the
Legislature reassembies on M nday. The action
OF Flanagan In assum ny the office or Sheriff will
doubtless COmptcate matters very much.
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THE MOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSACRE

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 2, 1875.
The statement published here purportng to be
description Of the Noun tain Meadow massacre
by Rachel, wife number four Of Jonn D. Lee, states
that at the time OF the massacre Lee was living
at Fort Harmony, as Indian farmer under Brig
ham Young, who was then Governor and Superln.
tendent OF Indian Affairs IN tnis Territory. 1t
claims that these emRrants poisoned spring at
Corn Creek, and an Indian and some stock oled In
consequence The Indians then rallied and 10 :
lowed the train, and, nOtwithsta naing ali The
efforts OF the M0rmons the party was surrounded
by the Indians. After several days hard lighting
Lee induced the emtgrants to ur,ender their
arms 60 hlm IN two wagons. with which he started
Tor CEDAR CITY, telling them to follow Tor protec-
ton. soon aiterward no heard firing and sounds
OF the massacre
The staLement comes through Lees attorney.
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COUNT Won ARNIM'S CASE.

PREPARATION FOR THE APPEAL FROM Sen
TENCE-A JUDGE UNDER B1sMARcK1AN DIS
CIpLINE.
BERLIN, JAM 1, 1875.
1t is expected that the appeal from the sentence
OF Count Won Arnim will be tried by the Hammer
gerlcht within six weeks. Whatever may be the
result there 1t is anticipated that the case will be
carried to the Obergericht.
THE SENTENCING JUDGE UNDER DISCIPLINE.
Won Arnims sentence having been published in
Vienna several hours before 1t was pronounced
disciplinary inquiry has been instituted against
Judge Reich, who was President OF the Court pe-
fore which the Count was tried. with view to
ascertaining the author of the breach of secrecy.
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THE SPANISH NEWS IN WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 1875.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 1875.
6ENTMENT OF THE CAPITAL ON THE SPANISH
THRONE QUESTION.
The proclamation OF Alfonso as King OF Spain
did not surprise those here whose duty or interest
led them to watch Spanish affairs closely, except
by Its suddenness. 1t was well known here that
the attemps would be made, but 1t was not known
that 1t would come so soon. This government will
not be IN such haste to recognize the new King OF
Spain as 1t was in recognizing the Republic. The
United States and Switzerland we're for nearly o
year the only Powers which formally recognized
the Republic. The change, however, is likely to be
welcome here, for the United States have for a
year past dealt, In Spain, with q government
which, Whatever might be It's disposition, had no
power to DO more than promise, and whose en-.
Ragements were worthless. 1t Is hoped that
The new government will be stronger
one. and will be able to fulfil its pledges and to
commAnd the obedience Of its subjects 1t Is not
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IMPORTANT RECOVERY OF STOLEN
FUNDS.
BOSTON, Jan. 2, 1876.

BOSTON, Jan. 2, 1875.
A despatch from Nashua, N. H., tonight states
that william b. Towne, President of Souhegan
National Bank, OF Milford, passed through that
city this afternoon with bonds and coaterals
stolen by the masked robbers the night OF Octo-
Der 10, to the amount OF nearly 100000. 1t Is I'M
derst 0Od that the property was recovered by Mr..
TOwne with the assistance OF detectives, but upon
all matters concerning the recovery ne IS retcent.
The result OF his efforts relieves The bank from en-
barrassment gro wing out OF the question OF i'm
paired capital. The bank will now have Its full
Capital
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DIED.

CLINToN.-On Saturday evening, January .,
SOPHIA h., vile OF Aexapder J. Clinton. aged Al
years.
Notice OF funeral tomorrow.
CosTELLO--On January 2, OF consumption, JOHN
COSTELLO, late employe at 4. w. Golfers aged 10
years and months.
His industry aud honesty gained the approba-
tion OF aM wish whom ne came In contact.
. The funeral Win take place from the residence