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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26
Announcement.

Having been rendered q situation
At Madison under the Incoming State
administration, which my interest,
lead NE to accept, | shall of neces-
sity be able to give but little atten-
ton to the business management OF
the TRIBUNE after Jan. ]st. Mr.. IS.
J, BENNETT,wh has been connected
with the office for about eight years,
most of the time as foreman, Will re-
main in charge as lessee, publisher
and local editor My name, however,
will continue as editor, and | shall
by letter contribute to the paper as
much as heretofore, except in the
local department. Mr.J'W. TAYLOR
is expected to continue as associate
editor, and give more attention to
the paper in the future than he has
been able to do in the past.
Under this arrangement there
seems seems no possibility that the
patrons of the paper can suffer 10y
the change. On the contrary, we
believe they will find themselves
gamers by it within the year. The
leading indncement to adopting this
course, involving the sacrifice OF
much personal comfort, is a hope
that it will hasten the making OF
needed improvements, which the
business of the office alone do not
promise to secure until far III the
future.
All accounts due the Office, after
Jan. LIST, may be paid to b. j. Ben
nett, who is authorized to receipt
therefor. w. H. BENNETT.
September Goth, 1877.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

DopGEylLLE n BROW GAUGE
The Chronicle of Friday last has the
following:
Last week the Board of Directors
Of the Lone Rock, DodgevilIe and
freepurt Marrow Gauge Railroad
Co. were in session several days, ne
sotiatinE with Messrs. Whitman and
Baldwin for the construction OF that
part OF the proposed narrow gauge
railroad between Dodgevi.le aud
Ereeport.
The result was the letting of n
contract to the aoove named gentle
men to construct and equip that
part of the line, The contract calls
tor the construction Of a frst-class
line of railroad, furnished with iron
or steel rails, depot buildings, engine
bouses, water tanks, turntables, &c,
andequipped with engines, passenger,
freight and fiat cars. sufficient to
transact the business of the road.
Especial care was taken 10y the
Directors to have the contract so
framed as TO eilectually protect the
interest of DodgevilIe and all the
towns along the line of the road, ard
to insure to them the construction
and equipment OF good and SER
viceable railroad before the aid
voted can be called for.
Work upon the railroad will com
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

menco as soon as the balance of the
aid which the company agrees to
furnish is subscribed, and unless the
aid is completed up to Sl5O,OOO be-
sides the right of way, by spring,
the contractors are to abandon the
enterprise. There is little doubt
that by the exertion Of a little en-
ergy,the comparatively small balance
which remains to be raised can be
secured.
The whole amount of aid which
has been voted up to the present
time is about $4,000, SO there
remains to be raised between here
and the State line but about S2S,OUO.
The aid that has been raised
has been in the nature of an abso-
luse gift by the towns along the line
of the road, but as the balance will
have to be raised by individual SUBJ
scription, it is proposed to sell tho
shares of stock in the road so that
no more gifts will be asked for
Whoever subscribes a hundred do
lars toward the amount Of this de-
ficiency, will receive therefor share
in the capital stock Of the road Of
500 each-that is to say they will
become part owners of the road to
that extent.
If every person along the line Of
this railroad, who will be benefited
by its construction to the amount of
| five hundred dollars, would take one
share Of stock, four times the amount
wanted could be raised in two weeks
There is little doubt that If this
enterprise is success, the Mineral
Point Railroad will be extended to
Dodgeville within year. Those Of
our citizens who are DESTROYS Of
having the Mineral Point railroad
extended should now put their
shoulders to the wheel and help on
the narrow gauge, for that is the
lever, and the only lever, that will
pry the Mineral Point railroad out
of the rut that it is in and force its
extension. If the narrow gauge is
built, the Mineral Point read will be
so completely cut off from business
by it on the east and north, and the
GaIena r. Z. on the west that it will
be absolutely forced to extend to
Dodgeville. and that principally at
their own expense. Thus we will
obtain t,co competing lines of rail
road at this point, which will make
Dodgeville one Of the best shipping
points in southwestern Wisconsin.
But once Suffer the Freeport r. K
to fall through, and we will lose
both, for Beecher, Cobb IL Co. will
be under no necessity OF extending
in order to hold their business, aud
| the result will be that it will remain
where it is.
The next two months will decide
the question as to the future status
of Dodgeville. 1t is the best project
we have ever had, and in all human
probability if we neglect this it will
be our last opportunity for many
years to come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL

The above figures are published
mainly for the information of parents
If there is anything in this exhibit not
clearly understood by parents, the eX-
plauation can he furnished hy the
pupils. 1t is hoped that such eXpla-
nation will be asked for, especially
where any of the numbers are below
70. II any parents fail to receive a
satisfactory explanation from their
children, they are cordially invited to
makeinQuires of the teachers. who will
behappy to give them any information
concerning their childrens progress.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26
birth. Mr.. Uoar replied in al

UARPER'S WEEKLY: 1t is I'M
douhtediy the Presidents duty to
remove an officer whom he considers
TO be unfit and if the Senate should
refuse to confirm successor, whom
BE dominates, because it considered
him also 10 be unfit, it would be q
iightIul exercise OF It's power, aud it
would be the Presidents duty To
nominate another person. But that
is not this ease, BY voting to sus-
tain Mr.. Conkliug, after his speech.
the Senate declared that il believed
the incumbent to be fit officer. not
that the person nominated was
unfit. The decision practically
settles the matter. The President.
believing change to be desirable.
in the interests OF the public service.
practically eXhauSts his constitutions
a power when he attempts to effect
a change, and is told 10y the Senate
that it will not consent to a change
l. is deadlock, and the 10 .ponsi.
bi.ity rests with the Senate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26
A CoLrMHus, Ohio, dispatch says:

A COLUMBUS, Ohio, dispatch says:
conclusive evidence that General
S. +. Cary considers his abandon
ment of the Democratic party az IL
nal, is afforded in the fact that he
has again taken the field as n tenn
perance lecturer" The inference Is
that "a man eaunCt be temperance
lecturer and Democrat
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

GIVE us the dollar Of eur fathers
honor bright; but don't try to pass
off on rs 9l-cent silver piece under
the pretense that it is a dollar.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

AMONG those Ct our leading states
men who are openly opposed to the
absurd attempt of Congress to make
a 9lcent piece dollar, is Hon. &.
B. Washburue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26
Rep ort Of The Lower Departments

lSt W. "a W. lot |
Whole number pupils, 2SS Pa 542
Average membership, 80 2l3 49,
Average daily atten-
dance. ............. 22o ls9 400
Per cent. OF attendance
based on membership, % S. 90
No. not absent during
term. Northumberland. 81 43 l24
No. not tardy during
during term. ....... l25 50 III
No. pupils neither alb
sent nor tardy, 10 10 %
Names of those who belong to the
last class:
FIRST WARD.-Minnie Dcller Nettie
Deller, Katie Lynch, Emma Padom.
Rudolph Smith. Harmon smith, Mary
Oman, Katie o'boWd, Sophia Miller.
George Brown, Eva Curuow. Clara
nelIcr, Ella Prisk. Alice Robinson.
Edward CuruoW, Thomas Prisk.
SECOND WARD.-Lena SolmS. Frank
Argall, George Foster, Rufus Hooking.
Frank Penhallegon. Fannie Schwartz.
Sophia Schwartz, Laura Argall, TildIc
keoSser. Mary TreWeek
j. ii. TERRY, Principal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

A GREAT snow storm isreportedto
have suddenly pounced down upon
the region of the Russian-Turkish
war, last week, attended 10y very
cold temperature. There was much
suffering in the armies in colse-
quence. AS regards the military sit
uation, the army Of the Russian
Caarowitz is reported to have crossed
the River LON, and to be threaten
ing Rustchuk,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26

AN exchange remarks that "tho
southern gentlemen, with the planta-
on manners, axe finding the Re
pnt.l,au >,uatnls TO he a much dit
i,,,ur sort of people from those
northern dough-faces who disgraced
themselves aIous in 1862. The
Chevalier Bayard grew quite eIo-
Guent in depicting the honorable
lineage of Hamburg Butler, tho
South Carolina claimant, claiming
l. ..,.. al on account OF his
birth Mir Hosr replied in an
cpigram. Said he: 1T is not a
question ST the blood in General
Buffers veins the question is as to
the blood on hi, hands" 1t took
back bone to say that sentence.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-26


O
ward Aso its working "' '"''"
BA RGAFNS:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

"TRY what you will, there's moth
ing like leather" Having full con-
tidence in this motto Of our craft, |
am determined to show it by engage
lng in the manufacture of leather,
rs the successor Of Whitney Smith,
at his old stand, where ! am willing
and ready to buy hides, or to tan
theru for others on equitable terms.
Call or write for further particulars
Try me, and then Judge for youg-
selves. WM. MARTIN.
Mineral Point, May %. 1871 %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

CHARLEY JAMES has q stock of
Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silver
ware, etc, from which any customer
can be suited. And in view of the
hard times, will sell "way down." for
cash. Before buying anything IN
his line see what he has and learn
his prices. 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
CEgEEsG' E0gs asEE.

go pounds Pearl Barley for Cine
Dollar.
. long bars Soap for One Dollar.
: two-pouad cans Oysters for One
Dollar, at VIM, TEAsDALES.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
B.ZlNAsEaN's g2ALE.

Parties desiring to rent said hall
will call upon Mrs. Catharine +.
Lcnahan at her residence ON Foun-
tain Street.
CATEARINE Il. LENAHAN.
March 20lh. 1876. -l3lr
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
Hay! May:

| want to sell my hay crop this sea-
son, standing, to the highest bidder
There is somewhere about 200 acres,
part timothy and part meadow hay,
both No. |. To make bargain APP
ply to me here. II. S. ANsLEY,
10 Mail Point
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

STOPPED LAST NIGHT, and will
remain stopped. We refer to many
watches which G. II. James ought to
have hold of for n short time to re-
pair and pat in order 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

LADIES all say that the Granite
Iron 7eopot is the best in use. 1t
will last lifetime; fire does not
iniure it, and tea made in it is uu-
tainted. Sold by S. Hooking & Co.
4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
business Notices.

~ Notices under this head will be charged
for at the rate of cents per line each nsef-
ton Nothing estimated less than lines,
when published only once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
Assss SALE

\ iirst-class Carom Billiard Table,
marble top, in the best Of condition,
which | viii sell cheap Office III
Lenahau's block with Wa, Il. Coed,
attorney at law. WI Brown.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

THE popular Richardson boots anc
shoes can be had at Sherwood 4
Berg's City Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

THE greatest novelties in Ladies',
Misses and Children's Suits, Dol
mans dc. to be had only at Deler's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

FARMERS.-I want 10000 pounds
of butter immediately; also any
amount of eggs. Butter tubs fur
nished on application.
II. Y. OSBORNE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

LosT.-A pocket-book containing
about IS, bills, stamps, and postal
cards. The finder will obIigc y.
Weittenfeller, of PlattevlIle, by leav-
ing the same at this office b.n-l
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

II. r. OSBORNE sells the Bradley
& Metcalf Boots, from Milwaukee
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

CLOTHES made to- ovder on short
notice, in the latest styles, and at
lowest prices, at Dellers. 30
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
I.Hin WooIen Mills !

Having lately bought ont the above mills and
carefully fehgJei and greatly increased l. capac.
~ Tor custom work, we woud say q all these
increased iu hoine trade that We acs now ready
20 DO.
All Kinds of Custom Work,
such as
SeaSiHgs- aardin@, Sssinnin- Roll
Roii-tardinaAc. sc.
Having had % sears .cNQr' iruoc En- Grant Co
we guarantee satisfaction. Give Is a trial
,..,.. MA.f j.. BEST y son.
Mia.il, Wss,. Mas a. lS7T. III
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

( CHICAGO Il NORTH y ESI'RN
Raj WAY
Time of departure of Passenger trains from
tcvcpCrt, m effect 1877
yiayc Tor C!!-sEo and Last--Le.0 4 n-.--l2,sa Pm
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

CITY HOTEL,

NJ NERAL poItaT Wis, Wtk furnished rooms
lNs good stables, aad reasonable charges The
b@st brands of wines, liquors, nd cigars a'Pays
Oh hand.
MARK EERRILI, Prep
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
DENTISTRY.
DR.. B. j. CoYkendall.

nENTlST. All operations performed on the
! J teeth in best manner, aud with the best ma
tar,al. Artificial teeth inserted, with view to
preserving the ngtura. expression and contour OF
the face, together with proper articulation and
accuracy OF dt Office in Clauer's block, High St,
Mineral Point, Wis. lau
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
T0NSOHIliL.
Holm SHARKS.

ENASHlONABLE Barbcraud Hair Dresser oppo-
L stu the Post Office. shaving, Shampuoiug
AMI llairCuttmg done i'm the most approved man
ucr also keep ON hand tohaCco, cigars, pipes,
sc, o( the very best brands and makes l5tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06

DR.. A. V. Cal2pbel's
WYE AND EAR INFIRMARH Mineral Point
H. Wis. Diseases of the Eye and Eara speciality
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-06-06
DR.. II. w. Osborn

rONCEOPATIIICP HYSGCIANANDs SURGEON,
| Late of Cleveland, Ohio; has permanently
LOCATED in Mineral Point. OAigc over T. Dayey' 5
JpWrIry store Sls.,m.
The New York herald., 1877-03-15
SOUTH CAROLINA.

NO NEW STATE ELECTION 70 be THOUGHT
oF-CHAMBERLAIN CONGRATULATIONS
TON oUTsPoKEN AGAINST THE PROPOSITION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.]
COLUMBIA, March IL, 1877.
The proposition mooted at Washington to solve tho
dual governments problem In this State by means OF
a new election with the most indignant disap-
probation. Republicans do not favor IT., on the
ground that it would necessarily involve
newcd excitement and probably trouble, and
for the iurtner reason that they ure so
poverty stricken as to unable to afford the
expense Of it. Governor hamborain non NIT tai
the subject and refuses give his views concerning
II except that the proposition new to him. He de-
cares he heard OF II until II appeared the
press dispatches.
NO COMPROMISE FOR HAMPTON.
Governor Hampton was precisely the opposite, and
when asked how he regarded the proposition he
pied with q Iorce ana tersencss anu such de-
termined tone to be unmistakable He said:-Under
no circumstances whatever will consent TO that or
any other compromise, and should consider any such
proposition insult Tho people have elected Cover
of this Sate and propose 10 hold and tulAl TO
the uttermOst the trust reposed IN me by them. 7"
Then after brief pause, he said with consider eraby
less asperiy OF manner, but with equal determlna-
tion -.Thero is only one condition under which |
would consent 10 It, and that Is this--if Governor
Hayes will consent to new Presidential election then
Will agree to 1t, but under no other conceivable
cumstances"
These his earnest expressions. They are full
of the gravost import and meaning, and should be
his advisers before they decide the question OF the
Governorship here.
The New York herald., 1877-03-15
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

PRESCOTT, REPUBLICAN, FOR GOVERNOR HAS
THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED MA
JoRIrY-THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CLAIMED FOR BOTH sIDEs-THE SECOND AND
THIRD CERTAINLY REPUBLICAN,.
CONCORD, March II, 1877.
Later returns from the State do change the rela
tive vote for Governor. The majority will probably
he not less than 900 Tor Prescott In the First Con-
gressionai district twenty-five towns have not been
heard from. Those returned givc Marston 10, s97
Jones, 10 400 harston leads Jones 437 Republicans
believe Marston Is elected by small plurality. Tho
democrats also confidently claim the district.
despatch from Portsmouth this noon claims the
district ior Jones by good majority
Briggs is elected in district No by from 900 to
1000 and Blair in the Third district by IRON 700
l.000 large portion Of the towns in both the latter
districts have not returned Congressional votes
but they run IN the Third district very closely with
the Rubernatoral votes.
Merrim county Is carried by Prescott by about
200 plurality Powell republican candidate for Treas
urer is elected The vote for Register IS SO close to
require the oihcia count determine IT, Rives dmc-
ocral, Is elected Commissioner. II Is proba-
bic that the amendments 10 the constitution arc car
RED.
Prescotts majority VIII reach 900 II the towns yet
TO bc heard from average the same as last year The
aggregate vote of the State will bo over 1900.
FIRST DISTRICT DOUBTFUL
The result IN the First Congressional district is
close by the returns received that II will require OIL
cia returns TO determine the result.
All but seven towns give Marston IL S55 aud Jones
IL S97. The scven towns heard IRON gave Cheney
rep 1053 and Marcy (dcml 973 last year. and II their
returns are the those OF last spring MarsIon
will lead Jones 3s
HOW THH HOUSE STANDS.
As far returned the House stands 205 republicans
and 40 democrats The republican majority VIII be
somewhat reduced by the towns yet to be heard FROM
SENATE
The Senate stands eight republicans aud four demo
Gratis and the Council four republicans and demo
crut
The New York herald., 1877-03-15
THE CUSTER PLUCK.

II has been understood for time that there was
being planned a theatrical representation for the bcnc
nt of the widow and family OF the late General George
A. Custer Now, however, the project Is to be aban
doncd at the request OF Mrs. Custer herself This
lady, while fully apprcciating the feeling which
prompted the proposed benefit, believes that her
present resources will be succnt TO her needs, and
she therefore declines to accept tho assistance
offered Whoever has had the fortune OF being
acquainted with tho vile OF the amcncd beau
will recognize in this action the nobility Of spirit and
the Independence and bravery which always distin-
gushcd Mrs Custer IL Ia TO be hoped however, that
the many friends of the General may yet be able
devise some fitting and substantial testimon their
regard for tho dead hero and the almost fc.ong
panion TO whose unconscious influence many of the
lucty occr1 successes due, and that thsy will
bs Aoc 70 secure u CustcrA acceptance Of The sams
The New York herald., 1877-03-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ex-Governor Alexander II. Bullock and +. Gordon
Dexter of Massachusetts,; Colonel Robert G. Ingcrsol
and United States Marshal benjamin II. Campbell OF
Illinois, and Washington Mclean, of Cincinnati, arc
at the FIfth Avenue Ex-Governor John c. Brown, OF
Tennessee, is at the Everett Alexander r. Shepherd
Of Washington, Is at tho Gilscy. Robert Garrett Of
Baltimore and NJ. L. Ingalls, president OF the Indian
apolis. Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad Company,
arc At the Windsor. Jerome B. Parmcntcr, of Troy.
Is At tho Westminster. ExCongrcssman John O.
whitchousc, OF Poughkccpsic, Is at the Albcmarlc
Judge w. X. McAlis,cr, or LChicago, and Congressman
Benjamin A. Willis are At tho Grand. General Il. T.
Winsow, Of st. Louis, is at the Brevoort Captain
Houstoun Boswall, Of the British Army, Is At ths
Niuuswick. Governor ", Butler, NJ Nebraska, AND
Mayer " II, vc,p, OF Utica, svs ~ ths ~ NiehelAA
The New York herald., 1877-03-15
TOOMBS ON HAYES POLICY.


"a GOOD TIME FOR THE Boys"-rr WILL
BREAK UP THE REPUBLICAN pARrY-AN oP-
PoRrUNIrY LOST BY THE DEMOCRATIC SEN
AToRs.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ATLANTA. Ca. March IA, 1877.
General Robert Tocmbs has been in the city during
the past few days. He talks with his usual freedom
about mon and things, and his comments the stua-
ton are unreserved. HERALD orrespon dent talked
with him yesterday, when the conversation naturally
turned the Presidents Southern policy. ''My
advice to the boys" said Toombs, take all the
Offices they can gct They are poor and they have a
right 10 all the offices In the South. should like to
see Hayes tested II he lu Of performance he
Is oil promise the boys will have good time
CoRREsPoSDESr-Do you think the distribution Of
onces among the Southern democrats will have ten.
dency TO divide the solid SouthS
General TooMDs Laughing and looking shrewd)-.
Docs IL demoralze Il whale TO get good breakfast
It's effect will be surprisingly different
CoRREsPoSDENT-How rs that
WILL BREAK rP THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
General TooMBs-Why, II VIII utterly dcmoraize the
radicals. DO you suppose the men that attcncd on
appro opriatcd by dcmocratsf No. sir there Is neither
complacency nor compuncton III the radical politician
There will be revolt Whatever motives may prompt
Hayes 10 give US homo rule and civil service in the
South, tho results Will bc IN the interest OF
II will break up the republican party. Our Senators
made ono mistake.
THE OPPORTUNITY LOST.
CoRREsPoyDESr-What was thaty
General IOoMBs--ln respect 10 tho confirmation Of
the now Cabinet should have risen IN my place in
the Senate and moved the con Cabinet
officers without reference 10 committees This has
been usual. President Is rcspousb for his own
CABINET; the members are OF his Official family This
notion coming rom u democrat, would have routed
Blaine and Morton. They would have been compelled
TO either support or oppose the motion In either
the effect would have been disastrous to the radicals
II was great opportunity sir; great opportunity
but II IL gone. There was no ono to take advantage
ri