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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12
Wisconsin Rive. Improvement.

!
us favorably. In the primary agita
ton Of this great improvement, the
wing dam system how being WORKED
upon, was the extent Of the ambition
of its advocates and this was the
plan given preference by the U. S
Authorities. Ths system Of improv.
ment has been adopted, and the
results up to the present time, are
such as to Indicate that if prosecuted
to the end, the system will prove
effective. Elated by their success in
obtaining appropriations for the inn
provement thus far, and the potency
! of the Improvement as hobby, GER
tain afaricious schemes and political
demaSogues, have conceived the
Utopian idea eff a ship canal, the
cost Of which cannot be less than
$40, 5000 and demand theabandon-
/
ment OF the present system Of i'm
provement. This scheme we oppose
as impractical, tending to defeat any
improvement: of the river, advance
the cause Of corrupt politicians, aad
open the doors of the treasury to
unprincipled plunderers-
The northeastern refers to the
canvassing of the State in the inter-
est Of the Improvement, by one w.
}. Abernethy, of Mimi, and thereon
comments a. follows:
But we think he is making a great
mistake III has manner OF making the
CANVASS. Without sufficient data
upon which to found an opinion, he
pronounces the system of wing dams
Il failure 50 FAR as construct, Il and
tested on the Wisconein river. and
insists that the plan recommended
10y Gen. Warren, of a canal from
Portage to the Mississippi, the only
feasible plan for improving the navl-
CATION OF the Wisconsin river. Now,
1T is not tlne, in the opinion # some
OF the best engineers, that the wing
dams properly constructed are Il
failure. Gen. Warren himself recon-
mepded them as one of the plans to
be adopted and as worthy ID trial.
We believe from what we can learn.
that they can be made Success.
But whether this is SO or not, it is
not now the time to raise the ques-
ton. The real question is, how to
get any appropriation at all. How
to spend it, can be settled after it is /,
obtained. Plonouncing the work
failure will not help Us ia Congress |
The constant carping of the press at |
the slow progress OF the work will !
not help uS. The misrepresentation |
as to what Is being and has actually I
been accomplished, Will not help US. /
More practical work has been done !
during the last year than III all the
years, and the finishing
up of the work as laid oat and mostly
let 10y contract, will give Ms a five
foot channel in the course of another
season, providing Reasonable APP
propriatlon is secured from the
present Congress within rea, enable |
time Instead of the chronic prumb-
hing in which SO many peope find
their pleasure, let all efforts be di-
rected to asking for what we can
get. and using that to the best nd
vantage. But let Us not go before
Congress with the complaint of Mr.
Ahernethy that the whole system i,
a failure That will be to settle the
question against us at once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12
NcW Advertisements.


a Rock House of six rooms. A large lot ::
good Well aad Ci>icrn. On Spruce Street,
VIII he SO ~ reasonable terms. Apply to
III ANDREW EFMPHREY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12
Strayed or stolen.

From the UNDERSIGNED about Dec 10, 1875
Black Mare; a little white on both hind
legs about wears old rlind on both eyes
Information leading to her recovery will be
suitably rewarded, &. II. RUSSELL,
Mineral Point Jan. 3. lS16 lw2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

THE "Confederates" in Congress
that's what the Chicago Times calls
them-have, it is alleged, resolved
to couple with the proposed $780,
000 appropriation for the National
Centennial Exposition, the release of
jeff Davis from his political disabili-
ties. That is to say, they will defeat
the Centennial appropriation If jeff
is not amnestied, pardoned and re-
stored to all rights, privileges and
immunities of American citizenship.
The Southern Democrats, who rule
the House, are beRnd to show their
hands-and the sooner, the better.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

ACCORDING to the report Of the
postoiIice department, Chicago re-
ceives more letters than any other
Western city. They are mostly from
Boston, and mainly to the effect that
II the interest on those notes is not
paid, the mortgage will he foreclosed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

DUBUQUE is excited over the fact
that on Sunday, the ID inst, Father
Ryan, Catholic Priest, gave notice
from his pulpit III that city, that he
would withhould from all his parish
toner's the Sacrament of Penance
and the Holy Eucharist who per-
sisted in sending their children to
the public schools. 1t is said he
spoke from authority of the Bishop,
and Of course there Is much feeling
on the subject. We see little occa-
sion for it, however, for if the
Catholics refuse to send their chill
dron to the public schools, theirs is
t1e loss, aud the gain is to those
who do attend.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

JONI y. SCAMMoN and other ey-
officers of the Mechanics National
Bank, of Chicago, have been indicted
by the Grand Jury of the L. S. Dist.
Court at that city, for having vio-
lated tie National Bank Law while
they had charge of that institution
10y misappropriating its Funds. The
Evening Jo,U2'0i doubts that Mr..
Scammon has been guilty of any in
territorial or criminal violation of law.
Since the above was put in type,
the following card from Mr.. Scam
mon appears in the city papers:
WASHINGTON, January :, lS5e.-The indict.
ment Imported 10y Telegraph as having been
found against me IN Chicago since lett home
last week ~ attend lhg Supreme Court here.
are coaiv>>cd.y Matchmaking operations. 60.
ten up by Boston creditor uf Nit Reed, who
Is my son.ln-Iay, lo compel MIR Reed, friends
/" pay deb. wb.eh through unforeseen calam
tides, he Is unshIe Ia pay. The charges against
mv ayc utterly false, malicious 50 tar y, any
Intentional wrong is charged against me, and
cannot bc maintained IN any honest form any.
when, much less IN Chicago, whrr- have
resided Tor over forty years, aud anu wei
known. 81 f.r lrom u,jn- the fund, OF The
Mechanics National Rank for nav own pur,
lN'>es, bS>smc personally responsible in
lS;S I, To- save the credit Of that bank. 10 n.
CORE sloutsrt in New York to over Saa,oo
do not TvcoilrCt The exact figures.
j. loCN6 SclNNoS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

MORRISON, of Illinois, has adopted
the role of conciiator, and for the
purpose of making himself solid with
the eX-Contederates in the House of
Representatives has conceived and
put into execution two measures
which he thinks will work like a
charm. In the first place he has APP
pointed as clerk of the Committee
on Ways and Means, DnJ Handle
ton, ~ gentlemau of decided South
ern oplniou," who served throughout
the war in the rehe! army in the ca
paity of surgeon, and whose glatifi-
cation at the assassination OF Lincoln
was SO great that he named his son
Joun Wilkes Booth. In the second
place, Mr.. Morrison has eliminated
from his biography in the Congress
sional directory all mention OF his
services in the Union army, lest it
should offend the seusibiities of the
Southerners. Verify, Morrison is
entitled to high rank as diplomast.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

H0BkIRk, the absconded Waupun
banker, writes to his friends that he
is on his way to New Zealand. The
TRIBUNE takes this opportunity to
announce to its New Zealand readers,
that the people of Wisconsin will
not be responsible for any debts of
his contracting.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

MISSISSIPPI is in political ferrnent.
Her Legislature is now in session, and
two important events are anticipated
ut its hauds--the election of a Dem
ocratic United States Senator in the
place of Mr.. Alcorn, Republicans and
the impeachment of Governor Ames
and Lieutenant Governor Davis, on
the charge of maladministration
Should the Governor be ousted, j.
NJ. Stone, who has been elected Pres
dent Of the Senate, will ga .ceed
to the Executive office. AS regards
the United States Senatorship, it
now looks as though General Lamar,
now the recognized leader of the
Democrats III the lower house of
Congress, will be the successful man.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

MoRE BLEEDING or CROOKED
WHISKY MES.-A dispatch to the
Chicago Times says that notice has
been given by some of the crooked
whisky lawyers in Milwaukee TO
their clients that fresh retainers are
needed, on the opening of the new
year, If it is desired that the attor-
news shall continue in the defense of
the eases. A. nothing has yet been
done 10 earn most of the large fees
already paid, the indicted uufortu-
uetes, who are not now able 10 coin
crooked millions for defense out OF
their stills, feel outraged at the new
demand, and declare that the LAWYERS
may go to grass" 1t is suggested
that their hes, and cheapest course,
under the circumstances, would I've
to make full confession, after the
Chicago fashion aud il Is not inn
probable that they may follow it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-01-12

STRONG efforts are being made 10y
the citizens of Washington 10 have
the Republican National Convention
held in that city, aud equally strong
pressure is being brought to bear on
the committee in favor OF Chicago.
There is growing opinion, however,
shat Philadelphia will be selected As
the place, and the ith OF July As the
time.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
The Plymouth Church Council.

BOsToN, Feb. 10.-The Plymouth Church
of Portland, Me-, accepts, and the North
Church OF Portsmouth declines the invi-
talon.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-Among the congrega-
tiOnal churches of the West which have de-
clined to attend the church council invita-
tion ofPlymouth Church, are the Plymouth
and Leavitt street churches of Chicago, and
the first Congregational church of Fond du
Lac, Wis. Among those accepting are the
47th street church, of Chicago ;the Mt,Olivet
church, of Milwaukee, Wis. the Congrega-
tional church of Moline, H., and the Con-
gregational church of Madison, Wis.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
THE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.

Democrats in Roman; Republicans in ItaI;c
lst Distrlct-(Ha Hancock, Harrison, Jackson
Marion, Greene, Perry and Pearl(-.J
P. Carter
I'd District-(Wlkinson and Amite-G. y
White, (col)
Sd Dlstrict--(Lawrence, Lincoln and PikeA
r. II. Thompson
4th Dlstrict-( AdamsHH c. Griffin.
9th Dlstrlct-(Jeferson and Franklin-R. B
McCLueT.
9Th DistSEict11(COpiah St1 and claiborne)-J. J
7th District Warren IT. C. CatchinRs. Cbas
E. Furlong.
9th District Wayne, Jones, Covington, Simp
son and Smith)-T. L. Mendenhall.
9TH Dlsbriet1( Jasper, Scott and Newton)-T
10th -tLauderdale and Clarke, )-J ohm
W. Fewell O--A
18th District Kinds and Rankin)-J.L. Nc.
Caskill, A R. Johnston
18th District-( Madison IF 3. Pratt.
18th District Yazoo)-J. E. E0ereu
I4th District-( (Holmes)-H. s. Hooker
10th District-(Attala and Leake)-S. T. Old
10Th ct-(winston, Choctaw and Sum-
ner)-M. A Metts.
18th District-l Noxubee Neshoba and Kem-
peril. W. Foote, Il. tewart co.,
18th trict-(L Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Col
fax)-W. H. Sims, F. G. Barry.
18th DistriGtRCalhoup and YalObusha) J.
20th District-l Lafayette and Pontotoc)-J.
A. Mcneil.
2lst Distrist-(Lee and Itawamba)-R H. AL
len.
I'D Distrct-(Alcorn Prentiss and Tisho-
mingo)-J. NJ. Stone
23d District-(Tippah, Union and Benton &C.
c. Terry
oath District-j Monroe and Chickasaw)-R.
O. Reynolds, A. Shirley, (coD.
25th District-( (Marshall) Geo. Albright, col.
26th District (Panola) r H. Taylor
9th District-(DeSoto, Tate and Tunica)-
James b. Morgan, C. G. Callicott.
18th District-(Boliv and Coahoma)-J. R
Chalmers
18th District-( Washington and Issaquena)-
W. H. Gray, cot.
Both District Talla hatchie. Grenada and
Sunhower)-W. H. FitzGerald
3lst District arroll and Lefore)-W. H.
TuttLe.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
Notices of the Press.

The Bazaar is edited with a combination of
tact and talent that we seldom find in any
journal; and the journal itself is the organ of
the great world OF fashion.-Boston Traveller
Back Numbers can be supplied at any time.
The Annual Volumes of Harper's Bazaar, in
neat cloth binding, will be sent by express,
free of expense, for 81 90 each. A complete
Set, comprising Eight Volumes, sent on receipt
of cash at the rate OF 30 70 per VOL, freight at
expense of purchaser.
Prominent attention will be given in Har-
pers Bazaar to such illustrations of the Cen
tennial International Exposition as may be
peculiarly appropriate to its columns.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express orders Of Harper &
Brothers.
Address HARPER & &BROTHERS Ne York
Subscriptions to Harper's Magazine, Week
ly and Bazaar to one address for one year,
$40 90; or, two of Harper's Periodicals, to one
address for one year, 81 co. postage free.
An Extra Copy of either the Magazine,
Weekly, or Bazaar will be supplied gratis for
every Club Of Five Subscribers at $4 90 each,
in one remittauce or, Six Copies for $40 CO.
without extra copy; postage free.
The Bazaar commends itself to every mem
Der of the household-to the children by droll
and pretty pictures, to the young ladies by its
fashion-plates in endless variety, to the pro-
vident matron by its patterns for the children 8
clothes to pater-familias by it's tasteful de-
signs for embroidered slippers and luxurious
dressing~gOwns: But the readIng-matter OF
the Bazaar is uniformly of great excellence
The paper has acquired a wide popularity for
the freside enjoyment it affords.-N. Y. Even
ing Post.
In its way there is nothing like it. Fresh
and trustworthy az a fashion guide, its sto-
ries. and essays, its poetry and squibs, are all
invigorating to the mind-Chicago Evening
Journal
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
House Of Representatives.

Adams-M A. C. Hussey, II. p jacobs (co1.)
Fred. Parsons.
Alcorn- l.. p Reynolds.
a a Amdte-R 1adTa 3 F. Johns.
BentopIWm BeIdnHi qGTrgyton' Grgyn J. K ShrOok
Bolivar-Green Clay, jill. sho1bv.
Calhoun--I 4. Biount.
Carroll-C. NJ. Walden, H. H. SOuthworn.
Chickasaw-W. +. Tucker, JnO. A. Wilkinson.
Choctaw-J E. Bridges.
Claiborne-W D. Bean, E. S. Drake.
Clarke-Geo. M. Massingill.
Coahoma-Jamaes Monroe, (coL)
Copiah-E. A. Rowan, Geo. w Miller.
Covington and Jones-J 7. Fairly.
Colfax-F. s. White.
DeSoto-Sam1 Powell, ]. D. Nichols WA
McCargo, Jr.
Franklin-C. Byrd.
Green and Wayne-JnO. +. Mccormick.
Grenada-Wm. r. Barksdale.
Hancock and Pearl-H. Saunders.
Harrison and Jackson. Nj. Mclnnls.
Hinds-Oliver Clifto H. Geo. W. Harper, Marye
Home.s Dae1Sy' = Garter M R '1nfs o. f. Dyer H. Gowsn
Itawamba-David Johnson.
Issauuena- w. II. Jones, (cOI)
Jasper-D. D. McLaurin.
Jefferson MiJlsaps, j. d. Cessor, (cOL).
Kemper-T. P, Bell.
Lafayette-R j Guthrie, A. l. Fortune.
Lauderdale-E. Watkins, IL. g. Dear.
Lawrence-H. j. Byrd.
Leake-J N. benson.
Lew. III. ii. IlSOn, Nj. Pound.
Lincoln-A. c. McNair.
Lowndes-J Z. Leigh, E. A. Erwin, James Z.
LeAore and Sunfiower-W. H. Mallory, (coI)
Madison-J. B. Yellowley, E. A. Stebbins, Da-
Vid Jenkins, (cot.
Marion and Perry-JnO. GIllls.
Marshall-W. S. Featherston, J. H. Amacker,
Ed Aldrich, W. c. Warren.
Monroe-W. w. Troup. A. J. Sykes, J. M. Trice.
Montgomery--A. j. Baker.
Newton-I. L. Pennington.
Noxubee-Hampton L. Jarnagin, Il. ". O0er-
ton, (coE), NJ McNeese, (coL.).
Oktibbeha-H. L. Muldrow, B. E. ChiLes, (coD.l
Panola-J. G. Hall, jr, D. F. Floyd, 4. Vaughan
Pontotoc-G. G. Horton.
Prentiss-H. NJ. Street,
Rankin-F. T. Gayden, JIM. Jayne, jr.
Scott-G B. Huddleston.
Simpson,. L. Meade.
Smith,. McLaurin.
Summers. E. Parker.
Tallahatchie-J. S. Bailey.
Tippah-Thos. Spight
Tishomingo-J A. Crosland.
Tunica-G r. A. Broaon (coD.
Tate-T. B. Garrett, G. d. Stands.
WarrenEF. are r. Turley, J. E. Hogan, J; L. He
bron; H. c. Garter, ,(cOL6 Im' Rep; ~
W, EdaOardS, (cot) Reg. Rep:
Washington-W. A. Percy, j. B. Young, (eoJ)
wilkinsonIJ W. Shattuck, Saml Riley, (eoh
Winston-W. B. Johnson.
Yalobusha-Geo IL. Lester.
Yazoo-Allen Nj. Hicks, K. 5. Hudson, Il. n
Campbell. w
Observation-Disclosures and Calhoun-D.
Rogers.
Prentiss and Alcorn-W. 1. Gibson
Washington and Issaquena-S. a
SanderEin, (coL.) Ind. Rep.
Union and Pontotoc-B. f. Nc
Whorter
f." Amite and LincoIn--J. E. Jagers
Choctaw and Montgomery -
L. Boyd.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11

NORWICH, Conn, Feb. 10.-A special dis
patch from New London says that the Bank
of Commerce there was robbed Tuesday
night or early Wednesday morning. The
bank officials were unable to open the
vault, and an expert was called in who
opened it the following night, revealing a
loss Of $21,500. The delay has given the
burglars between "A and 36 hours the start
LATER.--The National Bank of Commerce
was robbed OF over $21 900. The burglars left
half a million bills receivable which had
been packed in a box. Experts were re-
quired to open the vaults after the burglars
left.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN DEED IN
T. Trust, executed by the Jackson High
School to the Undersigned, Trustee, dated
- day of November, 1875, and duly recorded,
to secure the payment of certain note there
in specified, to I. f. Helm, Treasurer of Oak
land College, l will. at the request of the said
Helm Treasurer aforesaid, Saturday, the
18th day Of March, 1876, within the hours pre-
scribed by law for Sheriff's sales, in front of
the State House, in the city of Jackson, sell.
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following
described property, situated in said city, and
whereon the said Jackson High School is sit
uated, to-wit: Lots Nos. and g. North, and
the tenements situated thereon.
The title to said property is believed TO b
good but | will convey such title only as is
Vested in me by said Deed of Trust.
7. j. WHARTON, Trustee.
Feb. 9-6t.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11

81 LOUIS, Feb. 10.-No new develop
ments have been made. The evidence was
confined to the proof of the existence of the
ring and its local workings.
Witness Everest said that joyce once sent
him to the sub-Treasurry with package
o: sl,OOO IN small bills to get two $500
oills; he brought them back and Joyce
put them in an envelope ann told him to
take them across the street and put them in
letter box. The witness said he did so !.
he was then asked if he had observed the dI
rectlons on the letter; before he could an
swer, the defense interposed an objection.
trying to show that Babcock's name was ON
the letters, and that evidence was not com
petent. A long argument ensued.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
Suex Canal stock.

MoNDON, Feb. 10.-Details regarding the
purchase of the Suez Canal stock are pub
lished. Rothschild gets 21a per cent. COM
mission, interest, and twenty millions until
England refunds.
LONDON, Feb. 1O.-The Times, in its fl
nancial article, says that Cairo despatch of
yesterday, announces that the Anglo Egypt
Bank has advanced large sums of money to
Egypt.
PARIS. Feb. 10.-An official decree pub
lished this morning appointing Mr.. Voisen,
project of police, and placing the Depart
ment under the control of the Minister of
the Interior as before 1873. Mr.. Voisen is
reactionary deputy. Yesterdays Monitor
reporting rumor OF his appointment said
it would profoundly grieve the friends OF
President MacMahon and the constitution.
Baron Haussman delivered an address TO
the electors of the 1st ACCOMPLISHMENT of
Paris, and says in offering himself as can
didate for the chamber, he has solely in view
the interest Of the city of Paris and he will
not be hostile to the present constitution
which he thinks should be applied in per-
feet good faith.
PARIS, Feb. 10.--M. Roucher has issued an
address to the electors of the ACCOMPLISHMENT
or Riom in the department of Puyde Dame.
He claims that fidelity to the Imperial fam
lily is great honor, and declares that he has
absolute confidence that if the people are
consulted the Empire will be re-established.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
The Whisky Frauds.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 10-John Henderson.
John A. Walshe and Jas. A. Girard, ex-
store-keepers at the Carrier distlllerv, have
oeen indicted, charged with conspiring TO
defraud the government, were arraigned,
pleaded mot guilty." and bailed i'm hye
thousand dollars each
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
iCUIT COURT-XVru DISTRICT.

o', ~ g. BROWN, Judge, Vicksburg; R. V
nm MN district 64IstrIct Attorney, Vicksburg.
~ VoUNIl-(lst District)-JACKsoN.
'Gs On the second Monday in January
F-RRauling 81 days cd District)-KAY-
,D'sLhnl1g on the fourth Monday in
S.,1 ana September, and continuing Is
1m Ta.t D. Thomas, Sheriff; b. f. Ed
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
.1dASLATIVE DIR RECFORy.

1he following are the names and residences
u tle members of the Legislature. Democrats
III Roman, Republicans in italics. Members
VINO had not located when this list was made
oet wlil oellge US by informing our reporter
ol tnelr residences or of any changes.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
Charged with Murder.

two men named G. McCallister and p.
Manly, were arrested near Mahogany City,
for the double murder, in Septem Der last,
Of Thos. Sanger and VIM. Wren, the former
PaantOn,S COllierv
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
''ANl COURT-XVITH DISTRICT.

= ~ WARE, Chancellor, Brandon.
I.Ss;i.. ma .UouN,Il-(lst District-JACKsoN
ius %ius On me third Monday in January.
n b;a.9 anu october, and continuing Is
Si.5 Sti.g5iSStInct)-RAYMoND. Commenting
Ia \ Monday in February, May, Au-
IR,nHiSS SI and continuing II days.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
MED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

regular terms are held in ackson on the
o1days in May and November. Robert
Fldgei Geo. I. Swami, Clerk.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1876-02-11
Another Accident.

Annie O'Neal, aged IA. was accidentally
shot on Sunday by pistol in the hands of a
boy, and died to-day.