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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16
SECONDHAND GOVERNMENT. "

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Scarcely day passes but gives proof
of the truth of the couplet in which the
satirist Churchill sums up an obvious
matter by saying:
women have oft as sovereigns graced the
land,
But never governed well at secondhand"
That the governing power and ability
is as strong in women as in men-inher-
emily as strong-few persons well versed
in the ways of the world will gainsay.
That this faculty was given woman by
the great Author of all with the inten-
tion that she should let it lie dormant,
no one who has the slightest reverence
for Deity, orfOr the general economy and
adaptability of His plans, will declare
That woman has been held in unnatural
subsection to men as law-givers, every
one knows. Forced into outward COM
pliance with the requirements placed
upon her, first by the physical superior
ity of men, and since by that most un-
relenting tyrant, custom, it is not
strange that the stream, driven back to
the fountain, has burst out in forbidden
and unseemly ways. Intrigue has been
the only channel through which
women could work in the political life
and affairs of this nation, and through
this, aided by art and subtlety, they
have occasionally made their power
felt. Nothing could be more preposter-
Gus than to suppose that the vast
amount of governing ability which ex-
lists in the brains of half the population
of the nation could be held in utter and
absolute control by the other half, who
are not intellectually stronger. Mrs.
Belknap and Miss Sweet, though
neither perhaps intellectual giants,
have yet given to the world an example
of what some women will do when
hedged about by unnatural restraints;
and, as this class of women exist, and
cannot be sent to the undiscovered
country with impunity any more than
can the orthodox darlings, who ruin
their eyesight with patchwork, and
dwarf the minds and bodies of their
offspring by keeping in "their sphere"
we believe it best and safest that they
should be allowed to exercise their
power openly and above board. If
women develop tendencies that lead to
corrupt political practices, why allow
them the advantages to be gained from
working behind masked batteries? Do
battle they will, that is certain. Let
them have a clear and open field, so
that whetehr they be victors, or van
quished in political warfare, the means
used will not be fraud and subtlety.
Educated by experience, and restrained
by responsibility, woman's influence
will not be the pitiful fraud that it has
proved itself in high places; for, under
the new order of things, the scrupulous,
the conscientious, and the refined will
have equal opportunity with the un-
scrupulous and the unrefned. With
Margaret Fuller Ossoli, we declare that
''it is not more power than woman needs,
since it needs only that she should be
good cook or a good scold to have that,
but chartered power, too well recog-
nized to be abused"
Governing at secondhand, while its
object may for time stimulate the am-
bition of women who are ambitious to
to rule, is never eminently successful,
and for it we would substitute the con-
scious responsibility of political free
dom.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16

Mrs. Duniway is proceeding eastward
as rapidly as is consistent with proper
regard. for her health and compatible
with the necessity of working her way.
She passed Umatilla on the 10th inst,
and will probably be at La Grande by
the latter part of this week.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16

The Boston Traveller says: "The
young ladies of Holyoke Seminary the
other day proved their ability to do ef-
fective work at fire, amid the discom-
forts of mud and smoke and garments
soaked with water; but this does not
prove them capable of enduring the ia
tigue of going to the polls to vote"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16

There was torch-light procession in
Dublin on the night of the 10th, in eele-
bration of the escape of the Fenian con-
victs from West Australia. Disraeli
was burned in eff1gy.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16

Joaquin Miller has perpetrated an
other book. The San Francisco Alta, in
mentioning the important fact, thinks
the erratic author fuses too much haste
in turning off books, for he has not
learned how to make the ink scatter in
the most admirable forms when he
smashes a bottle of it over a ream OF
white paper" Minnie Myrtle Miller is
now in this city, and, as we learn from
an exchange, engaged in the task OF
writing biography of her ex-spouse.
If this is the case, be might now repeat
with some devoutness an invocation
which he was considaate enough to
breathe for her when years ago he left
upon her the charge of their children,
and which ran in this wise:
"GOd help you to endure and do
The all He may demand of you"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16
NOTICE.

Agents will please take notice that 1t is a
great tax upon us TO pay express charges upon
small sums. and they will confer great favor
by remitting to us through money orders or
registered letters.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-16

We are under obligations to Senator
Mitchell for important and interesting
Congressional documents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY, APRIL s. 1876

CITY ELECToM-There was never
more interest manifested in the local
election in this city han yesterday,
as the number of votes poHed attest.
The liqnor question was the absorb
ing one, who should fill the city
offices was secondary. These voting
'"For License" generally supported
the Democratic nominees, while those
voting "No License"as a.rule voted
for the Republican nominees, though
with less unanilnity. Ma Van Dnsen
was entirely withou, opposition, and
Capt. Psiestley and Calvert spensley
practically so, the nDninated eppcn-
ent of the former (Dr. Wilber) hav-
ing published hanl-bills, declining
emphatically to run; and Mr.. Jacka,
named against Mr.. Spensley, assert
ing freely during the day that he did
not wish to be elected, and even rec
ommending voters 70 support Mr. S.
The contest for .reisurer was, ,warm, ,
each candidate fon niat Office, with
his friends, being atti.e throughout
the day. The eectioa of Amos
Hayes as Assessorlnay be credited
to the opposition o John Grass and
his frienos, who folk that Mr.. &. had
been unfairly used By tho Democratic
caucus. The defckt of Robert Hay,
for Alderman in tie first ward, was
accomplished by temperance men of
the character Of the office-seeher who
was Gin favor of the Maine Law, but
opposed to its enforcement" DR..
Niyian being beaten for Supervisor,
illustrates that qualification Is a
minor consideration with majority
OF the voters of the second ward.
VIM. Smiths vote " the same demo
cratic precinct ia flnstering to him
and creditable to the Republicans Of
the ward who SO nobly sustained
him. The vote for Circuit Judge is
a disgrace to the Republicans of the
city, and she stain upon US will stick
like the poisoned shirt of Nessus.
Representative men of the party in
the city must bear the odium, and if
serious consequences follow we shall
have enly ourselves to blame. We
refrain from further comment, and
refer readers to the following sug-
gestive table:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

IT is said that J. Il was one OF
the most accommodating railroad
conductors that was ever on the road
when he was first elevated to that
position.
One morning, justas he had "pulled
out" of the ''yard,'" he spied the fig
ure OF woman frantically tearing
down the hill, with hair disheveled
and garments huttering behind in
the breeze. Obeying the benevolent
dictates Of his heart, he ordered the
train to be stopped, and carefully
backed to the depot. Lie recognized
the woman as one who had lately
been joined for life to the man of her
choice. Then H felt a glow of
satisfaction and gladness and he
thought how unspeallably miserable
the fair bride would have been had he
heedlessly hurried on. The husband
was on board and had gone TO the
rear platform of the car to see what
was the matter !; to him the fair one
rushed, and throwing her arms about
bis neck she-kisscd him three times.
Then, with sigh, but with no words
OF gratitude or encouragement to the
lonely-looking conductor, she turned
away and plod,jed towards her little
home And then Il casped,
"Dummed II any one'Il ketch me doin
that ere thing agin."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
REMEMBER the missions that be-

REMEMBER the missions that be-
gin in Trinity Church on Sunday
next. Ths preacher is to be the Rev.
DR.. Richey, of Minnesota, who is
both learned and eloquent. The
services will be twice a day for one
week, morning. and evening. The
rector of the chnrch cordially invites
every one to come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

EATAL ACCIDENT AT DARLINGTON.
Tho passengers ON the afternoon
train of Wednesday last, as the cal S
drew up to the Darlington depot,
were startled by series Of appalling
shrieks and cries for help, which
seemed to proceed from the direction
of the river. On hastily RAINING
thither, the crowd discovered young
man struggling with the ice in the
middle of the stream, apparently ex-
hausted, and about sinking for the
last time. With considerable diff
Guilty and danger the body was
reached, drawn from the ICY water
and laid upon the bank. Life was
mot quite extinct at this time; but
by the time the unfortunate man
had been carried to the nearest
physician, all efforts to resuscitate
him were futile--the vital spark had
fled. The deceased was named Jul
ius Kruger, mon Of 80 years or
thereabouts, sober, upright, and uni
versally respected, and at the time
Of his death held the Office of Chair
man Of the Town Board Of Darling
ton. He resided about two miles
west Of the town, was unmarrie. II
well-to-do. and lived with his sister
upon bis farm. 1t seems that, hav-
ing business to transact at d., he
walked to town in the early part of
the day, performing the dangerous
feat OF crossing the thin ice Of the
river afoot with safety. Attempting
TO cross a second time in the after
BOON, the treacherous ice.-mclted
to less than an inch in thickness by
the warm sun-had given away and
plungsd him into the cold waters,
which at this point were some twenty
OF twenty-five feet in depth. His
sudden and dreadful fate has deeply
affected the community, Of which no
man was more esteemed and useful
member The above account was
furnished Us by an eye-Titness Of the
sad affair, aa9 may be relied upon
as correct il. every X. licoiar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

NIX. EDITOR MY attention was
called to witness one of the most
disgusting spectaeles on last Sun
day night that ever fell to- the lot
OF mortal eyes to behold. and as
fate wonid have it, it presented it.
self where least expected, which
was in the NJ. +. Church. OF this
city. l was ushered,to,a+ seat which
was already occupied by four indi-
vidnals, two boys, one adult, and
the other did not know what it
was; 1t resembled q human being in
almost every particular, and occu-
pied that portion Of the pew which
borders on the isle. II was of me-
dium dimensions, its head, nose, eyes,
and ears, resembled those carried by
Others in the congregation, and with
the aid of soap-water these could be
made to resemble more closely those
Just alluded to. But its mouth. Oh
whas an object! 1t looked like tho
mouth of "tar kiln more than any
thing ! ever saw. / was afraid to
approaah it close enough to satisfy
my curiosity, for fear of being made
the victim OF one Of its eruptions.
It's first movement which attracted
my attention was the slowing away
of a large portion of pound of to-
bacco into that animated crater which
he possessed, then he crossed his
pedals, rested his head upon his
hands and began to "chew his quid.'
which was Immediately followed by
jet black stream of tobacco juice
sped according to directions into the
center of the aisle, where it was
scornfully received by the dainty
carpet and reluctantly absorbed by
the same; and every two or three Sec
onds this performance would be re-
peated, much, to the astonishment
ard disgust OF all around him. His
first effort was n random shet, which
descended about four feet from tho
"punp." The second was not quite
rs successful as the first, he failed to
come up to the first target by eight
inches. But our hero was not to be-
discouraged by this failure, and
bringing himself to an upright posi-.
Etion he directed his chose" in the,
the direction of beautiful design in
the carpet which was to be the final
target, and revolving his "quid IN
his mouth two or three times to get
it freed from any Shiny substance,
which might otherwise interfere with
its progress, our hero discharged the.
contents Of his mouth and then drop
ping himself back into his pew with
an air Of satisfaction, Uor ne had dis
tanced all his previous eirorts) he
threw - defiant glance at me, as much
as to say "beat that If you can
Now such sights as these are dis
gushing to be Witnessed in the open
streets, but to meet with such in aie
edifce erected for the sole purpose of
worshiping God, is nauscating in tho
extreme, besides being rank sin.
CAMBRIAN.
Boscol,el April al 1876
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

THE Darlington Demoer@ speaks:
II. Chas. Evans, artist, was in town
Yesterday. He has finished tho
painting upon which be has been
engaged for the last three months
Queen Esther Accusing Haman be-
fore King Ahasuerus'--and compc-.
tent judges pronounce it a magniii-
cent work Of art, The painting is
now on exhibition at Mineral Point,
and the whole country is flocking to
see it. Stereoecopic views of tho
painting can be obtained by leaving
orders at Hopkins Photographic
rooms, ever the DEMOCRAT ott.re.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
SEEDS! SEEDS: SEEDS

J. Il. Vivian has opened again the,
most complete end select stock Of
farm and garden seeds in the city.
Any seed that can be required viii
be found there, in wholesale and re-
tail qualities, and al warraLtcl % sA
and good ln-t.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

LosT.-On Wednesday, March %,
near ths Catholic Church in Wald-
wick, q WOODEN carriage robe, one
side striped red and black, the other
plain black. A suitabls' reward will
he paid for return of The same to
this office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

The amount of space occupied by
proceedings of the county board is
not entirely wasted. as wiz be adj
mitted by those interested in the
doings Of that body.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
Local Intelligence.

l4r Business Notices in local columns.
loaded, and in same type as local news, will
be charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line
each insertion. No business notice pSulishcd
in this denar, .nont, first issue, for less than
30 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

CARTER AT HoME.-The vote given
Mr.. Carter in Platteville expresses
the esteem in which he is held by
those who know him best. He re-
celves 3o1 majority over two oppo-
.nents--eNen better endorsement
than Mr.. Coshren receives in Mineral
Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

AT the Republican City Caucus,
neld last Monday evening, the fol-
lowing standing committee was ap-
pointed: Il. Gates, 5. L. Shepard
and ". II. Bennett.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
WIN. B. DAVE has been convicted

of assault with intent TO kill his wife.
Sentence is not yet pronounced. The
law provides, we understand, for
imprisonment for not less than one
ner more than five years, and it is
Thought that he viii be given nearly
the fullest term possible
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

JCIIUs MoLErso las, been convict
ed Of stealing clover seed by the
icourt' in session at DodSeville, and
will be sent to NVaupun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
". W. LIKENS,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Mineral
:nint Wis, practices in the U. 5. and State
courts. and attends 10 agencies and collections
in all parts Of the State. Office IN l.e,iahan's $
block, opposite the bank. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
REESE s. GARTER,

Attorneys and Connseliovs, Dudsy,siilo, Wis.
~Sl practice in all the Go.ris ofjthis State.
yolxxY-IfoUly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
]; 2 SNELKER.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public, High
la,id, Iowa county, Wis. Conveyancing and
collections promptly attended to. xXv-23ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
PlATTEV,lCE DIVISION.
I L..
Freight * Accommodations

= iN7 Easr GofSc "a WgS-
L'svs pia'iey.I,e - m Leave t-sI,nins s'ss
90 r,"' 80 2 "a - Belmont : % D. ru
'''". e % p.tH Pist.~yiileS p u.
'".N''2rfs leaving Mineral Point at6 A. u
S'h F-a't Madison ~ ! = NJ u. ,.u. s.y 30
o. fr-ep.r. ,ai CaI.d.uf. A'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

Ouarto,to Mrs. Watkins, Miss ). Osborne
" T. Baker and VIII Osborne
SUSIE MILLER, Secretary.
Entertainment in the lecture-room
Of NJ. E. Church, price of admission
only 10 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
.aEX WILsoN. JOHN I. JONES.
WILSON & JONES.

Attorneys and Counselors at Eaw. Oface
H'xt door to Dr. Nivnu's Drug Store, Mineral
Point, Wisconsin, NlvxXwII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

The TRIBUNE, having lately added
some fine new cuts and avpe suitable
for horse and jack bills, sale bills, &C.,
is now better prepared to do such
printing than any house in Soadh-
western Wisconsin. Prices lower
than ever before known in this
locality.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

JAMES VIcK, the celebrated seed
man of Rochester, New York, is m-
.douhtedly the best man in the busia
ness in America. His heart is like his
business, immense" and like his
seeds, responds in every instance
when rropeyly cultivated We are
led to this conclusion, from the treat.
msnt received from him by all his
customers land especially by printers
On his invitation we, sent an order
for seeds to pay for a,ittla ad.crtis-
ing for his house, and Judge of our
pleasant surprise last week on re-
'ceiving about double the amount of
seeds ordered by express pre- paid.
From all who have tried Vick's seeds
come expressions of entire satisfac-
ton, and we feel safe in saying that
an order sent to James Wick, Roches-
ter, N. y, by any Of our readers
will be filled, to thew complete ap-
groval.
MR.. EpToR 1T has become q
popular question in our community,
GLOW long must we suffer those low
doggeries Or whisky shops in our
townp The question IS answered
thus: Just so long as we, as men,
will allow them to gamble for money,
liquor, or pastime. SO long as our
young men and boys are allowed to
be induced and encouraged in those
places. and taught the greatest vice
under the known SUM-. And so long
as we will allow them. to hold. forth
sn the Sabbath, to the annoyance Of
all that pass on the street. And al-
low the midnight hours to be dis
turbed as weh as the Sabbath, by the
rattle of the card sahle and oaths OF
the inmates of the doggery. As long
as we will license all Of these for tbs
paltry sum of s25 we must expect 10
have them. AIRY.
Linden, April 81, 1876.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
PN1SfCTANSi,
W. EASTN[AN.

Physician and Surgeon, - Office No. l,
crad's Block, IMP stairs) over Deller's Store,
corner of High and Chestnut Streets, Mineral
Point Wis Residence, house formerly occu-
med by DR.. Daltons
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

TIE Young Ladies Society Of the
NJ. E. Church will give their second
entertainment on Thursday evening
of this week, and present the follow
ing attractive programme
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

]. B. MOFFETT, NJ. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Office in Molfetts
nng Store, Hight st., Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05
The Trib,tase Dii'ectefy.-
ATrOIrN EYS..

COTHREN s. LANYON,
Attorneys and Colnsseilors, over post-ofiice,
Mineral Point, Wisconsin,. ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

The Platteville Witness says that
Mr.. John Stephens, of Wingville,
made an attempt TO commit suicide
on the 9th OF March. lie has been
afflicted with temporary insanity for
some time and in one Of these fits he
sought to take his life.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-04-05

Boscobol. April "a. 1876.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-08-28
Tho Legislature.

Bio SKIN CREgk. August %.
Editor DenIocra..-l suppose it
would not DO out Of place to say word
to the Democratic party Of Lewis
county before they assemble in Con.
vention to make their nominations for
county officers.
You are aware. Mr.. Editor. that
Skin Creek is tia banner Democ ratio
District of tho county; aud while the
sentiments Of our people are largely
Democratic, they arc looking to tia.
party and that party alone for reform.
We wish to bo represented in the Leg.
islature by man that will represent
bis constituents as they are. We desire
10 be represented in Congress. as we'll
rs in the Legislature, by men that arc
in favor oftaxiug the bonds rs other
property. This will relieve the labor.
iug man in just way. aud to a great
extent equalize capital and labor. All
our people want is chance. and they
will make all stand alike 10 regard to
taxation; and nothing short Of taxing
the bonds like other property will sat.
isfy them. As tho Convention will
convene in fow days. II would 10 we'll
for the people 10 think--think Of that
motto, "Be euro you're right-then 60
ahcad.' Be sure that the man sou
cast your vote for 10 tho Convention 10
man Of true votlh-a man whose IN.
tercsIs ore identified with our interest;
for il il to common and too often the
case that scli.iuterest is the leading mo.
tive Of our public mon. II their 10.
terest is with the people. it would bs
right to vote for them but il their in.
terest is with but few, the ma.Scs
should not support them.
Now. fellow. Democrats, We have
two candidates that will DO before that
Convention to represent US in the next
Legislature, and Of tho two Wo have
preference, and that preference 10 Hon. !
". V. Chiles:er. he is both popular
and cApsh!s. lie is q fue bushes,
man, ready, clrur.sirh.sd aud rcEabl.,
and it would be 40 homer 10 tho peopIe
10 have KIM represent US again in the
Legislature.
So fAt az Mr.. Arnold's claims on
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-08-28
Col Ben. Wilson.


We learn that at tho Democratic
Cong res,ional Convention, held a,
Petersburg on the 23rd inst. Col.
Benjamin Wilson, Of Harrison county,
was re.uom:nated by acclama,ion.
He bad some opposition, but Of so
slight character. that it was with
drawu. and the whole Convention
"rosc up" SO to speak, in behalf Of
Colonel Ben.
This is nomination which will
prove eminenIly satisfactory to tbs
Democracy Of the District. Colonel
Wilson certainly deserved. and had
fairly earned the honor at tba hands
Of his party. His earnest q.
forts to advance the material Interests
Of the District; his answering devo.
ton to his party principles +; the ability
no has displayed on the floor Of the
House, and the misfortuues 10 suffered
during the lass year, have oil tended
to build up for him sympathy which
forcshadowed bis denomination. The
Democratic party hos not within it,
ranks q truer man than Ben. Wilson,
and in comforting this honor upon him,
the party has honored itself.