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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
NEWS OF TIE WEEK
FOR ElGN.

THE British University Clubs ro"cd
their thirty fourth boat-race, on the Gath. II
was pronounced u dead heat by the umpire.
ACCORDING to Pera dispatches Of the
18th, the Montenegro delegates had declared
their intention Of quitting Constantinople, the
Porte refusing To yield TO their demands.
On the cath, the fast mail-train from
Scotland, known AS the Flying 5cotchman,"
ran off the track ut Morpeth, England. The
train wrecked five persons were killed and
many others seriously wounded.
WALTER BAGEHor, the English writer
on political economy died at his residence in
London, on the 2Gth.
Az Alexandria (Egyp) telegram Of the
9th says news had been received there that Col
Mitchell, m American officer Of the Egyptian
staff WIS a prisoner IN Abysaiuia. He was
chained to native soldiers, and was suffering
greatly.
On the occasion Of the Emperor Will
Jams birthday, ght took place, at Mayencs,
between the Prussian and Hessian soldiers,
which resulted in the death of several and the
woundng Of forty. Among the former were II
Captain and Lieutenant
CoSsTANTINorLE dispatches of the 2Sth
say that nearly all the telegraph operators
throughout Turkey had struck, and that few
lines and offices open In secret session the
Chamber of Deputies had been discussing an
address in reply To the late speech from the
Throne All the speakers bitterly resented for
cign Intervention in domestic affairs.
LONDON dispatches of the Goth say an
entire understanding had been reached, with the
representative OF Russia, in respect to Eastern
affairs.
ACCORDING to Constantinople dispatches
of the 18th the Porte had ordered the evacu-
alton of the Islands of the Drina, by the Turk
iSh troops, thus completing the evacuation of
all disputed territory.
The Car of Russia has directed that,
hereafter, all locomotives and rolllng-stock used
on Russian railroads shall be manu- featured in
that country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04

Ieges, mines, minerals, quarries, other valna.
bic deposits known to be available therein. ard
all buildings, fixed machinery and improvements
of every description thereon, and their valua
Real property held under lease from any relip.
ious, scientific, literary benevolent associs.
ton, but otherwise exempt, shall be assessed "a
the lessee The assessor having fixed the value
shall enter the same opposite the proper tract IN
the assessment roll Property omitted frc::1 as
sessnlent the previous year by mistake, shall be
entered twice, designating one entry Is omitted
for the year IS; piorided, that this act shall
not be construed to apply to lands containing
iron ore.
Section q All acts or parts of acts contrayen
ing the provisions of this act, hereby re
pealed.
Section 3. Thisact shall take effect and he in
force from and after it's passage and publication.
Approved March 8, 1877. sds-COPY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

Dean stanley preached q charar-
tuyis,c sermon "a few sundays ago on
" Amen.
There was fifty per cent. less
drunkenness ia Montreal in 1915 than
lU l>51.
reformed three-carl monte man
is eou1uet,vga revival az ~aco. Me.
The Baptist anniversaries viii be
hg.dm Providence, Ri, lG Nag.
The English traus.a-urs ut tle
NV Testament have finished tho
El,st.g 60 ,hr Hebrews.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
sNCOPY.
Published March IS. 1877
CHAPTER l65.


AN ACT to amend section 80 of chapter $50 Of
provide for the assessment of property fot
taxation and the levy of taxes thereon"
The people of the state of Wisconsin repre-
scented IL senate and assembly, do enact az
follows:
Section l. Section thirtv-two 1927 of chapter
one hundred and thirty (l30) of the general laws
of 1868. entitled IAN act to provide for the as
sessmcnt of property for taxation and the levy
of taxes thereon" is hereby amended so as TO
read as follows: Section 80. The treasurer ot
each town, incorporated village city, shall
execute and deliver to the county treasurer OF
his county, bond, With sureties to be approved
as hereinafter provided, in the penal sum OF
double the amount of state and county taxes
apporuoned in his town, incorporated village OF
city, conditioned for the faithful performance
of the duties of his office and that he will ac-
count for and pay over according TO lss All
state and county taxes which shall come into his
hands. The said bond and sureties thereof OF
the town treasurer shall be approved by the
chairman of the board of supervisors OF the
town, and the said bond and sureties thereof OF
any incorporated village or city treasurer shall
be approved by the county treasurer OF ms
county. The county treasurer shall give to sslG
town, village or city treasurer receipt for sara
bond so approved and file and safely keep SAD
bond in his office.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and hem
force from and after It's passage and publication
Approved March Z, 1877. is COPY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
THE FOSTER.MATTHEWS LETTERS
! Statements by Congressman John
| Young Brown and Charles Foster.

The Louisville Co,tlfer-Joiindt of the goth
contains an account of interview with John
Young Brown, of Kentucky, in which he explains
in detail his part in connection with the
Mattheys-Foster letter relative to affairs in
Louisiana and South Carolina. he says that
on the 26th Of February he went, in company
with Senator Gordon, to see Representative Fos-
ter and stated that he Brown should continue
to vote against all dilatory motions pending tue
Electoral count in any event, unless he thought
that, by voting to complete the count which
was to result in the inauguration of MIR.
Hayes he would be adding directly or in
directly in perpetuating the usurpauons
of Packard and Chamberlain in the
States of Louisiana and South Carolina. In
such case he would reverse his action and do his
very utmost to defeat the execution of the bill,
regardless of consequences calamitous to the
country, as he believed they would bs he stated
that he knew of several prominent gentlemen
who would join him in this course, and the
Electoral count would thus be defeated. Mr..
Foster replied that he believed rhis Mr. Brown
then told him he had come to request of him
Foster written assurance that 4 Hayes
was inauguratcd he would restore home
rule in the States of Louisiana and
South Carolina; that the people of the States
should control their own affairs in their own
way, as free from any interruption by the Fed
eral authority the State of Ohio ; he wanted
no bargain, no agreement but he desired u
written assurance from him tFoster) that the
policy OF Mr.. Hayes would be rs indicated, and
from him specially by reason of his very in
innate relations with Mr.. Hayes. Mr.. Foster
reply TO all this was frank, full, earnest, and
satisfactory to Gen. Gordon and Mr..
Brown. Mr.. Foster agreed to give the
desired letter, and sad he would also
request Mr.. Stanley Matthews t. sign it, Two
letters were sequently given, one lthe orig-
nall signed by Mr. Foster alone, and the second
by both Matthews and Foster With regard to
the second, Mr.. Fostc, had atei to Mr.. Brown
that " it is intended to cover the whole caste and
ON promise YOU there Will be no doubt about
the fulhlment of all the assurances have given
YOU" The letters are IA follows:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. &c 1871
" GENTLEMEN; Referring To the conversation
had with vou yesterday, in which Gov. Hayes
policy ms to the status of certain Southern States
was discussed. We desire to say in reply that we
can assure YOU in the strongest possible
manner of our great desire to have
adopted such policy as will give to
the people of the States of South
Carolina and Louisiana the right 70 control
their own affairs in their way, and to say
further we feel authorized from an acquaintance
and knowledge of Gov. Hayes and his views on
this question To pledge ourselves to you for him
that such will be his policy.
(Sigued) "CHAs Foster.
''To the Hon. John Young Brown and the Hon.
John b. Gordon"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
Published March Is, 1871
CHAPTER 2I2.


AN ACT relating TO corporations organized un-
der provisions of chapter ll3 of the laws of
1874.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre.
sented IN senate and assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
Section /. The persons who have heretofore
organized, or who may hereafter organize as a
corporation for benevolent purposes by ADOPTING
articles of association, pursuant to and under
provisions of chapter 1l3, of the laws &c 1871.
may file with the secretary of state copy of
such articles of association, duly certified TO by
tho register of deeds of the county where the
same are filed; and upon filing such certified
copy with the secretary of state, if 1t shall ap-
pear 10 the governor that such articles of assoca-
ton contain all the provisions required to be
stated therein by said chapter ll3, ii shall be the
duty of the governor to issue to the persons
named in such articles OF association a patent
under the great seal of the state signed bv the
governor and countersigned by tie secretary of
state, which patent shall be substantially in the
following form:
To all persons to whom these presents shall
come, greeting:
Whereas, naming the persons subscribing the
articles of association have filed in the office of
the secretary of state certain articles of assoca-
ton, whereby, pursuant to and under the PROV.
sions of chapter lib, of the laws of 1874, they
have organized themselves into n corporation
uuutf ll!e u htIc liIncit Tor
the purpose of here insert purposes stated in ar
ticles of association and it appearing that they
have complied with the provisions of said chap
ter 1l3, of the laws of 1874, and that such arti-
Giles of association contain all the provisions re-
quired to be stated therein, and that such cor
poration Is duly organized. The state of Wis
consin does hereby grant unto the above-named
persons and their SUCCESSORS, full authority BY
and in the name of insert corporate name to
exercise the powers and privileges of corpora
ton for the purposes set forth IN and in accord
ance with such articles of association and the
laws of this state.
In witness whereof, these presents have been
attested by the governor, and the great seal of
the state, and countersigned by the secretary of
state of the state of Wisconsin, at Madison this
- day of -, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and -.
Seal Governor.
Secretary Of State.
Approved March Z, 1877. Es COPY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
re- COPY.
Published March l6, 1S77.l
p1RR 10l

AN ACT to empower the board of trustees of any
incorporated village, or the common council Of
any city, to prescribe the duties and qualihca-
tons of street commissioners.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented
in senate and assembly do enact rs follows;
Section |. The board of trustees of any in
oorporated village, heretofore hereafter organ
lied under any general special law of this
state, may by ordinance or resolution provide
for the appointment or election of, a street COM
missioner, ana prescribe his powers and duties
and the amount of his salary.
Section 2. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage and pubica.
ton.
Approved March 8, 1877. La COPY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04

At Fostnria. on the 2Sth. in an interview, Mr..
Foster stated that During the final hours ct
the count under the Electoral bill several South
en gentlemen who were opposing the fhbuster-
ing movement were solictous that they should
have definite assurances from Hayes RS TO his
Southern policy. An informal meeting was ar
ranged, ut which were present, as friends OF
Hayes Mrsrs. sherman, Garfield, Deni-
son, Matthews and myself The object of
the meeting was simply to arrive at a
better understanding in regard to the
policy of the incoming Administration. They
uu their part did not claim that the assurances
thcv asked for were IL determine their action rs
tn the carving ont of the provisions of the
Electoral bin but they desired them aS q guar
autet 20 tlrir people that they acted IN good
faith, TO this end they desired THAT Hayes give
a. them only such guarantees rs he had already
gwen Geo G,~ own trlrnIs. In reply lt was stated
hv MS that 10 would he improper and indicate as
this t.Wc for HAYES 10 give amy aSSnrun noes
5yrn-aad wing his Poll ", hat that W. felt fully
jrslaod }V a3ag from our kDoNl-dS' II TIE
views and Intentions ~ Gov. HAYES, tIE- his
policy WOULD .e 70 favor local sslf-goTem0co.
a.e H...--s.. m ;lr ; ,uJh. No aSsura :
we've give. 10 ,a ming directly from Gov Hayes,
hut tur.. @ lgurf IS 90 has ,HHyc, course,
hl..t up rr rHmmua1rat o0s from and tonyer-a-
t."rs WilN .jr No WRIT n Cruplct was gutarr /
I"ra. u0& r.t allegation % taat ttcsr 50 ,r
a- at .E.s-.n h5t amy kuoHsd-e. we've cine
.ae-rt .sa.sa; they had 10 autart ~ q
watn r. .r- aso, '5rai Z Gov. HayeE. o"d t2'F
81. -...tr SEATED the lmPCoprc.y and Uura.hc.
ut making .a1g IS compact So that time Htt
-.lrrt e .--ctusrHGre- TIA lttr.s WI ten T.
Mr. Brown WAS th. result of g corye.> ltoa "l-h
Nin.tr which Re .B oyuI ASKED tor vvsttnF 's-
.H,-..- fsr MS future us.ihctt.an. bee 4.s . e.
]. .....r. E .r .lt not ask TINS as Cd ctat-.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
"MAsHrNaroN Cry. Fob. d. 1871.

" GENTLEMEN: Referring to the conversation
had with YOU Yesterday, in which Gov. Hayes
policy AS 10 th- status Of certain Southern States
was discussed We desire Ia say we can assure
YOU, in the strongest possible manner of our
great desire 20 have him adopt such policy as
viii give 10 the people of the State of South Car
oina and Louisiana the right To control their
own affairs in their own way, subject only to the
Constitution OF the Tn ted States and the laws
made in pursuance thereof and to say further.
that from an acc Iain'aure with and knowledge
of Gov, HAYES and his views, we hav, the most
complete confidence that such viii he the policy
of his Administration. respectfully,
lSIguedl "SrANLEY MATTHEW'S,
"CHAULES FOSTER.
TO the Hons John B. Gordon and John Young
Brown
The New York herald., 1877-08-26


A BARGAIN.-FOR SALE Uk LEASE. POUR STORY
Asubstantai brick Building covering 500 square feet of
pround suitable for manufacturing institu.
hon; below 18th st. y. q. BENNET. Ill Broadway,
, 1877-03-23

SPICKD PEARs.-To every ten pounds
OF good favored pears take five pounds
OF white sugar, one quart Of strong cider
vinegar, one ounce Of stick cinnamon
and one ounce Of whole allspice. Boil
the sugar and vinegar, skim thorough
ly; add the spices and the pears, letting
the latter boil slowly until tender. II
the skins are tough, they should he re-
moved.
ACLEANsINa FLUID.-A lady contrib
utes to tie Chicago Tribune the follow
ing recipe for n cleansing fluid which
she has used TO wash alpaca, cameIs
hair, and other woolen goods, and finds
it invaluable for removing marks that
little hands have made on furniture, car
pets, rugs, etc. Four OF. ammonia 4
OF. white castillo soap 2 OF. alcohol 2
OF. glycerine OF. ether. Cut the
soap fine dissolve in quart OF water
over the fire; add 4 quarts water. When
nearly cold add the other ingredients.
This will make nearly 8 quarts, and will
cost about 70 cents to make it. 1t must
be put in bottle and stoppered tight.
1t will keep good any length OF time.
When 1 wash dress goods 1 take pail Of
luke-warm water, and put in about a
teacupful of the fluid, shake around
well in this, and then rinse in plenty Of
clean water, and iron on wrong side
while damp. For washing grease from
coat-collars, etc., 1 merely take little
of the fluid in q cup of water, apply with
q clean rag, and wipe we'll with a second
clean rag. 1t will make everything
woolen look bright and fresh.
SOMETHING WORTH KNow1NG.-Not-
withstanding the fact that temperance
has been advocated over forty years, and
that science and experience are on our
side, there are thousands of persons
who still cling to the idea that drink is
essential for their sustenance and we'll
being. The following facts are well
worth the study of all such, and will be
interesting to those who are already en-
gagged in the good work In the village
of DELPHI, Saddleworth, there is at the
present time existing Rechabite Tent,
numbering 43 members. 1t was formed
in 1852, and during the whole period
of over twenty-three years there has
not been a single death amongst its
members.
To make green pickles quickly, put
your materials that will bear an egg.
Let them remain fortnight, or as long
as you choose to keep them, be it for six
months or year, only taking care to
scald them occasionally. Then take
them out, and soak them in weak vinegar
for several days. Then scald them in
eo11Aryd 10
king care to secure the top to keep the
flavor in Sweeten to your taste. The
spices to be used are, to two gallons of
vinegar two ounces of long pepper, one
tea-spoonful of cloves, one tea-spoonful
of mace, two table-spoonfuls of white
ginger, one-quarter of pound of mus
tard seed, little horse-radish, and nut
meg. If you would like to color your
pickles yellow, add tablespoonful of
turmeric to the prepared vinegar.
, 1877-03-23
A Novel Way Of Dealing With High
waymen.

The Chicago Tribune Of recent date
says: "Quite number of people have
been stopped recently in well-lghted
and well-traveled neighborhoods, and
compelled to give up what money and
valuables they had, at the solicitation of
two or three highwaymen, who pointed
pistols at them by way OF suggestion.
This class of gentry are hard. to catch,
since they never appear in the same vi
cinity twice. A nove1>plan, however,
has been devised, which premises to be
successful, although it may be attended
with the shedding Of blood, 1t has been
called trolling Fifteen or twenty of
the best-looking patrolmen are to be
dressed like business men, and scattered
through the localities where people live
who are apt to be attacked for their
wealth. They will walk along quietly,
assume to be under the influence of
liquor if occasion requires it, and wait
to be called upon to stand and deliver.
They will deliver lead, not lucre, for
the orders say Shoot if the highwaymen
present revolvers.' To guard against
being overpowered, two officers will
travel together side by side, but
one will be half block or a block be-
hind, with overshoes on, so that his
steps cannot be heard. This scheme
will undoubtedly work well, and, as not
over half a dozen men are doing this
Claude Duval business, it cannot be
long before they are in the County Jail
or in the Potter's field. Assistant Super
intendent Dixon, who is author of this,
plan, is confident Of its success, and it is
te, be hoped that he will not be disap-
pointed. The only way to get rid of the
foot1pad, who is meaner thief than the
burglar, is to shoot him onsight. Pub
lie sentiment would justify the officers
who do it, and aCgold-headed cane
would perhaps be presented the officer
who kills the first one"
, 1877-03-23

AIR THE BEST RRlRDY.-The conclu-
sion reached by late observers is in fa-
vor Of the open air treatment of con-
sumption. The following case, given
in the British Medical Journal, is illus
trative: can officer Of regiment con.
tracted phthisis when stationed in the
south Of England. He was under med
ical treatment some time, and had the
usual sick leave, but, on his return to
duty, got worse again in the same way.
The next time he was invalided with the
upper lobe of the right lung seriously
involved, in the third stage, with cavi-
ties, and he was examined by the usual
medical board, and finally he sold out
of the service and regiment. Under
medical advice he took to travelling
about this country and the continent, to
riding on horseback instead of walking,
and attending the meetings of the
hounds frequently. Two or three years
then elapsed, during which his case
was withdrawn from my observation;
and I was surprised to meet him one
day in the summer at o cricket ground
looking quiet recovered. This report,
by Surgeon Major w. T. Black, leads
him to formulate the proposition: at is
living in the open air in fine climate
that is really beneficial for consumption,
and not the mere climate of itself" "If
this is not new, it is, at least, too7often
forgotten. says the Medical and Slrgi-
cal Reporter. "a friend of ours, q med
ical gentleman who has suffered from
phthisical symptoms. and has travelled
largely, has lauded the climate of South
Africa as best suited for open air life in
winter. The recently published book Of
DIR. Arthur Leared, Morocco and the
Moors,' informs us that at Tangier the
accommodation is good and the cost Of
living decidedly cheap. The ordinary
summer temperature ranges between
seventy-eight and eighty-two degrees
Fab. The mean temperature of winter
is about fifty-six degrees Fab.
, 1877-03-23

ion, and removed forever from the
mediocre atmosphere of the counter.
Oh, kind luck most benefcent for
tune
And in this blissful reflection, and
the agreeable companionship Of Miss
Vance, our hero became quite regard
less of the glances and giggles Of party
OF ladies in the saloon, whose silk-dra-
period window commanded fine view
Of the incipient Irritation.
"Envious, / suppose, said Mr.. Top
haven to himself. Let EN- laugh. !
can afford to laugh one OF these days" "
Where do you stop?" asked the
lady, presently.
do you mean at Long Branch?"
asked our hero.
"of course; where else should
mean?"
"Oh," said Mr.. Tophaven, "at the
West End Hotel, Of course.
We are at the Ocean" said the
young lady.
81 wonder if 1 may dare assume the
privilege of calling?" simpered Mr..
Tophaven.
81 shall be most happy, I'm sure, "
said the fair one.
And Mr.. Tophaven mentally calucla-
ted the expediency of telegrapbing back
to his employers total remuneration of
his post, and trying the credit system
for a while at Long Branch, in view of
the dazzling prize before him.
Nothing venture, nothing have,
meditated Mr.. Tophaven. "I've mind
to risk it."
But there is pathetically true poem
which says
"How softly falls the foot of Times
That only treads on flowers"
And the shrill clang Of the boat bell
announced their arrival at Sandy Hook
at this juncture.
mercy, are we here already" cried
the gray-silk young lady, jumping up;
and at the same moment o shrill voice,
proceeding from the giggling party
within, called out
MARY Ami Mary Ami quick here
with the shawls; and be sure you are
very careful with the canary"
1t was a stout, elderly person, who
bore the unmistakable aspect of child
ren's nurse, who uttered these crisp di-
rections.
As the young person in gray silk hur-
ried into the cabin, Mr.. Tophsven, with
an awful presentment in his heart, pull
ed the elderly persons sleeve.
"Look here" whispered he conf
dentially, isn't that young lady Miss
Vane?"
miss Vane |" echoed the woman,
loud enough to attract the attention of
two or three people around her, and
suffuse our hero's ingenious face with
blushes. ga likely notion. It's Mary
Ann Stivers, Miss Vane's maid. Now,
then, make room for Miss Vane's little
sisters, as is my particular charge, and
don't elbow 'em off the boat, if you
please"
Mr.. Tophaven didn't get off the boat
at all.
He went back to New York on her
return trip, and has very wisely aban-
doned all hopes of marrying an heiress.
And he says that Miss Mary Ann was
ga deceitful mink, and feels awful saw
age when he thinks how he was "sold. u