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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

at the age of "a years. He be- un
life in printing office and first Sc
cured prominence by his "Views
Afoot," which described a tour of
Europe made when he was 10 years
old. He was, ever since, connected
with journalism in an irregular way,
besides writing an immense number
of books of travel, aud some poems
of merit. At the time Of his death
he was engaged on combined biog-
raphy of Goeth and Schiller, to adj
vance which was his main purpose
in securing the Berlin appointment.
The latest wcrk Of his pen was
"prince Deukalion," poem just is
sued from the press Of Houghtcn,
Osgood q Co.-written something
after the manner of MatthewArnold,
and, judging from the advance sheet,
the best Of Tayor's poetical works,
but two fancifu for popularity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25
Desirable Farm for Sale
J .lf.Oca,iDn in IOWA SONNY

Twill sell my farm containing . acres Nh
.illatcd anc-hdlrmile from the city limits norm,
cast. near the old Mineral Point race tiaeh, ~.
terms 70 SUIT he r.rchGser. Forty Ltits Inn I'm.
ION M f,rtv-tfve acres pasture ana INN
Der. 81 n ii.Nt-class and nearly new. thrifty u
charG o. 1870 trees just beginning 10 e%ai -,
small vineyard of about 100 vines when ~ NV
1000 pounds good rich grapes last season ~
ranfs gn0>rlcryicS and strawberries; egg.
cistcrn ut the kitchen door and large one " y.
stable door: a durable spring OF HatT n n,,,s ,
pasture tor stock; two good barns, aLd mop 'c cam.
ior corn and hops. The dwelling mouse isot0n
yeniant ana comfortable, with large hv aHap
parlor. four bedrooms. closets, PanlT, Nt,,Iot.d
the eronud The buildings are wei l ta S-,ic
hy young timber from cold vines, a',' ~. Lien =,
Ii necessary Il house and lot might ne @aS"
part pay. FOR further pardcnllE. n 5qnlIr z;
u, n .s-s -e,f Mineral cu' W. W.
The above property having beeh u" ~ sale a
the ev.toae villa be SOLD u 4 sacIIi -le' u %
cT Igt, s,--s.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25
TO All when il Hay Concern

The undersigned are going to
make n change in their business All
accounts, therefore. not settled by
The first of January will be left in
the hands Of collector Goods on
hand will be sold cheap for cash.
klNNIE {, SpRATLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

THE Danbury Ne,cs thinks the
biggest humbugs of this generation
have been Dennis Kearuey and blue
glass and the Albany Lceaiug
Jommd Discriminatory adds "Iilden
and Reform"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

The sold Catholics" in Europe
Lave decided that priests may marry,
provided they consult the bishop as
to the fitness of the women selected
for wives, After consulting the
bishop, tho priest who is about to
marry must consult to the members
u his congregation, majority of
W HON must approve his choice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

4 PARAGRAPH in the Chicago TIi-
hume reads "Senator Cameron, of
Wisconsin, who was elected as the
result of fierce political quarrel in
his own party, and was therefore
handicapped 10y prejudice for
which he was not to blame, is com
ing to the front as r. careful, able,
and eminently trustworthy member
'tc. The Tribune's memory is very
short. A few mouths ago it review
ed his article in the North American
Review, and charged aim with base
~ hetraying the people of Wisconsin
who elected him solely as civil-ser-
vice reforiner. Now if he "basely
betrayed the people of Wisconsin, >
how can he be san emiuenty trust
worthy member!" and if he was
elected simply as civil-service re-
former, how could he have been
Handicapped by a prejudice for
which he is not to blame? This
paper doe mt mean to say he ISM.
u trustworthy member, but it would
like tc know how the Tribune rec
oasc;les its two statements. jill
,couhee Sentinel
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

For a large variety of Dress
Goods at the very lowesC bottom
prices, call on Sherwood q Berg's,
where you can be suited in price as
well as quality.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

Ir tho process Of Gripping the
army continues, it viii not be a
question as to where theIndiaus shall
be coonized, but where shall the
whites be colonized by the Indians.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

On the night the steamship Pom
merauia went down Il young woman,
wild aud distracted, her hair floating
in the wind, rushed from the steer
age with a child uudey each arm
She put these into the hands OF q
sailor, with the appeal save my
babies" and dashed back through
the water, which covered parts Of
the sinking vessel. The ship went
down the mother was never seen
again. The babies were saved, but
for many days nothing could be
learned AS to their relatives or
friends. They seemed absolutely
alone in the world, and every dis
patch about the unclaimed orphans
brought wildly to the mind t"at
dramatic scene IN the sinking vessel
Save my babies" Now comes tie
sequel, The two little girls, one
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

TIE burning ut the STAKE of two
men by mob in Nebraska, some
days ago, on the accusation Of being
horse thieves, turns out to have been
most fiendish outrage. 1t seems
shat the mob was composed Of thieves
aud desperadoes, and that their vic
TINS were innocent men who had IN
Cured the displeasure of the villains.
The Governor Of Nebraska has of
fered reward of $4,000 for tho
arrest OF the guilty ones.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

THE reported flight of the Amer
Of hfghanistan from Cubul, the cap
itol of his dominion, Turkestan, is
confirmed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

Tue British House Of Commons
has passed Lord Stauhope's resou-
ton that the expenses of tHo war
with Atghanistan shall be betrayed
from the India revenues, and Par
lament then adjourned until Febru-
AIRY 18th, 1879. The Government
has been as completely successful il
Parliament in its Afghan war policy
as il was last summer III its indorse-
ment of its policy at the Berlin CON
ference.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

THE present Democratic House of
Representatives pretended to have
done great things at its first session
in Cutting down appropriations"
Credit is due to any and al legisla
tors, statesmen ana executive officers
who devise ways aud means for
economjZiDg the public service,
without destroy ing or crippliag its
efficiency. We are ever ready to APP
plaud all such, no matter to which
political party they belong. But
when legislators hypoclitical!y pre-.
tend to adopt measures of "ecouomy"
merely for the sake of making party
capital, and sach measures il the
end prove emhrassing or disastrous
to the public service, rendering sub
nequent legislation necessary to
make up Deficiencies or to repair
mischief done 10y false economy, they
deserve condemnation, rather than
applause. Their sort of economy is
of the kind that costs more than it
comes to-" This fact is being strik-
ingly eXemplitied just now by the
necessity which is forced upon the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

TIE amount OF silver yielded by
the mines of The United States alone
in 1877 amounted 70 $3S, $50, 900, an
increase OF S4ot,ooo over the Pre-
vious year. Twenty-four years ago
--lS55--thc total amolut yielded
for that year was Int $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

ATTORNEYS


4 IIoRNEf AND COUNSELLOR, nodreyU.
= Wisconsin. viii practice in all the c9nrtso;
his state, except the Iowa CouD'y {ptobatel Cant
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-25

THE Eastern har2 money Demo
Gratis are placing Senator Bayard, OF
Delaware, in training for the Presi-
ideucv. The proposition is to nom
mate him for President and some
such Western hard-money III as
John NJ. Palmer for Vice President,
1t must be confessed that Bayard
and Palmer would be a strong team
The Territory of Dacota is filing
up with settlers and progressing
rapidly in the Development of her
resources. There has been an in
crease Of GO per ceut. in the assessed
valuation Of property in the Terri.
tory during the past year, as shown
by the report Of the Territorial
Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
NGYyH at The Day.


On Thursday last treasurer Gilfllan sent to
caoh national back in tho country list OF the
United Stated repositories, with the lntorma
ton that standard silver dollars cou'a DC oD'
tanned at those offices in exchange, Tor green
backs. At tho close of business 10 the treasury
on Saturday the result of this action by the
Treasurer had been the taking by national
banks of $25O,OO0 10 silver in exchange 1,r
ereenbacks This amount was taken by banks
in the Middle States, principally in Pennsylva
MIA. which were first reached by the mails
The amount taken by each bank s from IS 900
to $4,000.
| Sam Bass, the notorious trao robbeT CT
Texas. WAS captured by the State troops about
seven miles from Round Rocks, on Saturday.
| The despersdo was fatally wounded before his
eapture was effected. He, with two oonfede.
rates, entered Round Rock on Friday for the
| nurpose of robbing tho bank, and desperate
atfray occurred, 10 which Deputy Sheriff Mau
| rice Name was killed. AID another officer
| wounded.
| President Hayes arrived at Columbus, o.,
Saturday, his first visit sinca his inauguration
| He was accompanied by Attorney General De-
| ycns and Webb g. Hayes. There was no pub
| lie demonstration About $50 people were
gathered at the depot. The party remained
over Sunday, and wtro the guests OF GEM ohn
G. Mitchell. They are ca route to the soldiers
and sailors reunion at Newark.
The anniversary Of the first battle Of Bull
| Run was observed 10 Providence, II. | yes
terday, by comrades of the Second Rhode Is
land regiment and Battery A. First Rhode
Island light artillery, who participated IN tho
| fight. They marched to tho First Congrcga.
tioua Church, where o discourse, appropriate
| to the occasion, was preached by Raw. 9. A.
Staples.
John A. Lott, an cx Judge of the Court Of
Appeals, of Now York, dropped dead on Sat
urday morning at his home at Flalbush, Long
Island, Just as be was 10 the act Of leaving his
bath room. He was II years old. Ex Judge
William T. McConn died at Oyster Bay, LoDe
Island, on Thursday, aged % years
The Atlanta (Ga) Cadets were reviewed at
| Greenb1ier White Sulphur Springs, w. Va,
Saturday, by Gov. Matthews, Of that State
who made them speech Oh the value OF vel
organized militia. The Cadets have Como to
Richmond. where they are tho guests Of The
First Virginia Regiment.
A. II. Curtis, prominent colored politician
was tbrowo from buggy at Marion, Ala, yes
terday, and Immediately killed. lilo was Z
State Senator, and au aspirant Tor Congress it
ShclIey's district.
10 Petersburg, on Saturday, Hugh Sykes,
who killed Richard I. Green with knife, GU
Juno % last, was found guilty Of murder in the
second degree, after an exciting trial, AID sent
to the penitentiary for Is years.
General Sheridan is on visit to the Black
Hills, and will select site for permanent
military post.
| Il is reported that tho Pope is 10 remove tc
Perugia, and that lodgings are being prepared
Tor him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

A letter in the Gazette on Wednesday last,
written from the Jordan Alum Springs, was
Improperly headed from tho Rockbridec Alum.
The two places are entirely distinct, and our
correspondent desires the correction 10 be made.
The Jordan Alum, he says, us real wonder.
The hotel has hot and cold water, gas, and
electric bells,w with spring and hair mattresses in
every room. The dining room and ball room
will suffer nothing in comparison With any such
rooms 10 Washington. The fare is wonderfully
good. and the band is splendid a5e, having
Two or three members Of thee>Uid Marine Band
-, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The ardor of the suns rays having abated
somewhat and the fervid heat been tempered
by refreshing northwestern. the blood excited
by the ragiog Sirius, it is hoped will be
permitted to cool. the 'brulsed arms hung up
for monuments" and ''our stern alarums
chang to merry meetings."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The creditors of the Jay Cooke estate meet
10 Philadelphia today, when final report
will be made by MIR. Lewis, the trustee. re-
gardiDg the administration Of the estate. 1t Is
understood that an additional dividend will be
declared Oh some three hundred thousand
dollars in hand. The trustee has realized a
total of nearly two million dollars from claims
duo the estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
The HHntDn .AEeyan der Controversy

The HHnt3n. Azexan der Controversy.
Tho Washington Republican says that MI.
HuuIoa las ovorscppod The bounds Of law and
propriety IL rendering a challenge to Columbus
Alexander, who had offered him the ofepso OF q
criticsm oil lis official action, to reDder him the
satisfaction provided for in the code duoo, and
then in posting aad publicly denouuciDg him as
o coward for declining the rendered opportunity
70 kill or be killed. 10 this performance Mr..
Huutou has come in collision With the follow.
ing statute of this Dstrictto suppress du ling {:
IF anybody shall post or publish, or cause
to be posted or published, any writing charging
any such person SO declining or refusing to &C.
capt any such challenge to be q coward, or
using any other approbious or luxurious Ian
guage therein tending to disgrace or degrade
such person so declining or refusing such cha
lenge, every person so offending, on conviction,
shall be punished by confinement to hard labor
in the penltentIary for a term not exceeding
| three years.
The Washington Post says: The New
York papers are mistaken 10 the assumption
that General Hunton has challenged Columbus
Alexander He simply inquired of him,
through his friend Capt. Sheppard, ard later
by registered letter, whcro "a communication y
would reach him, AID this polite noto MIR.
| Alexander has chosen to consider "a chal.
lepge.
The New Herald says: The earliest fight.
| ing of General Huoton. who challenged Cclum
| bus Alexander, threatens 10 be with ballots in
stead of bullets his party having split in his
owe stronghold, and one set Of delegates hav
| Jag been instructed to note against his reuomi'
na,i)n for Congress,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

MIR. Gladstone declines resuming the leader,
ship OF the British liberals. lie, however, dc,
nounoes the Berlin treaty and the Auglo-Turk'
ish agreement. Mr.. Foster takes similar genera
grounds against the Besconsield policy, and
says the liberals will make their protest and
take division, regardless of their weakness OF
otr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The London Observer 10 its financial article
says: MIR. Hickson, ef the Grand Trunk Rail.
way, and MIR. Garrett, of the Baltimore aDd
Ohio Railroad, are negotiating hero to give the
Grand Trunk Chicago connection over Mr..
CARROTS line, in order to counteract Wander.
bilt's recent acquisition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The Texas democratic State convention fail
ed on Saturday to make nomination, and
adjourned till to-day. The eighteenth ballot
stood Hubbard 9O7, Dsvine 594. The nine.
teeuth ballot gave Hubbard 500, Deviue 6l3,
necessary to choice LOOP. Throckmorton 3
name was Withdrawn after the thirteenth ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

Collector Arthur turned over tho New I OK
Custom House to his successor, General e. a.
Merritt, Oh Saturday afternoon. Inc new Col.
lestor sWore i1 bis deputies, six OF the present
incumbents being reapponted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

Nearly seventy nominations have thus fal
been made for Congress. Many Of the states
men OF the last House have, fortunately for the
country, been left at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
n~AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH. -Yo Oh doser'

to suf.r, and If you lead 4 miserable, unsaIiS.
factory life in this beautiful world, i! Is entry
your own fault and there s only one excuse ~
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and skep!i,,
clsm, which has killed thousands Persons
knowledge and common sense reasoning wi.
soon show YOU that Green's August Flower vii
cure you of Liver Complsint, or DyspepslH'
with ali its miserable effects, such 8: SICK hest-
ache, pslpitaton of the heart, sour st9mscn'
habitusl costiveno:s dizziness ofthe heSd, hc',
vous prostraton low spirits Sc Is sales nov
reach every town on the Western Contncn. 81
not Druggist but will tell you OF rs ~oHaes."'
cures. You can buy Sample Bottle for 10 cent,
Three doses will relieve you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

Samuel H. Bowers. United States inspector
Of boilers for the Norfolk, Va. DISTRICT died at
bis home 10 Norfolk, yesterday, of iuaamma.
ton of the bowels. He was appointed TO tie
position only two months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The Potter subcommittee, at New Orleans.
Saturday, decided to give Secretary Sherman
tho benefit of the testimony of the ninety. three
witnesses he desires to have subj a aaed, and
have 30 notified bis counsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

It is conceded that the next Senate OF the
United States, which will organize at noon on
the fourth of March. will be Democratic. This
fact has given new direction TO the line OF
march of the noble army of martyrs who are
willing to sacrifice themselves 10 order to serve
their country. and they are rallying upon the
Senate wing of tho capitol with surprising
unanimily and 10 overwhelming numbers. MIR.
John G. Thompson. SsgeaDt at Arms Of the
House, who runs" the Democratic party 10
Ohio. is to be dootkeeper Of the Senate. 1t is
also said that Henry Watterson is to be Score
tary of The Senate, in the place Of Gorham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

We learn that two sets of delegates were
elected to the Alexandra convention from the
Salem district. 10 Fauquier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
Boat Race.

ST. JOHN, July 12-The final deposit of $500
q side in the Hsnlan-Rose boat race, was made
on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

ARLINGTON DISTRICT. The primary meet.
ing in Arlington district, of this county, has
been called for the 10th of August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

say EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOE:
very cheap a.
my2l WADDET's. ITO King s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

The English Cabinet has finally decided net
to dissolve Parliament this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

nB~ AN ELEGANT Stock OF SPRING AM
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentemehS w. ~r' {,
at WADDEY's, ITO King st. Alexis. Va. lap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

Secretary Sherman and his counsel. Judge
Shellabarger, it is stated, will leave Washing
ton to-day for Atlantic City, N. j., and ex'
poets to be Examined by The Potter committee
to morrow or next day. 1t is stated that Sen.
ator Copkling will also be invited. and is ex-
pected to testify before the committee. MIR.
Oopkliug is understood 10 be 10 possession Of
many interesting facts bearing upon the matters
under investigation. and it is believed that the
recent removal ef bis political friends in New
York will induce him to unbosom himself freely
of all no knows against the Administration and
its friends. Gen. Butler visits New York for
the purpose of consulting with Mr.. Potter re.
specting the examination of the visiting states
men and the MaoVeagh commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
kay- I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM NE"

kG- HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM NE"
York, and have now in stock AS fine and select
an assortment Of Clothing and Gents. Furnls -
inps as csn BIO found in any Of the largcs! citl.i
and VERY CHEAP. can f!a child Of FIX
wars and man of 800 lbs weight. My Fine
Dress and Business Suits ere AS good rs can h'
nadc bv snv merchant t.iior snd in Under
wear my variety is complete in:luli1g GsWzA
Shirt: at zoe, Li:lo Thread Shirts q! s.. AL
Linen Drawers At Sl.75; two Fl 40 four ply Lis:
Collars for - cantz, g., Sc.
S. DEALHAM,
G2 King ST., !. ". corner Fairs:
Ia5 If You WANT A FIRST Glass BOor OK
Shoe, Of the finest material, best workman5HP
and perfect it, 20 to WADDEf's, n" l!o htn'
street. ~
Ny-BoYs' SHOES
BOYS shoes!
EoYs' SHOES
Largest and cheapest stock in the city:
m72l W. Is. WADpEH, llu hhH -
say EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOES
very cheap 81
my2l WADDETs. 10 King s.
r8~ AN ELEGANT Stock OF SPRING ASr
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen'S WEI.
at WADDEY's, 10 King St. Ale1s.. Va. l"p
FREsH OATMEAL received this day hsyy;oN
an8O ALLEN G. HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22

TRESH OATMEA received this day Ar
H. ap8O ALLEN q. dAhhoA''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-22
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLI 81
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
MONDAY EVENING, JULY q. 1873

10 the present Congressional canvass IN this
State tho principal appeal, and the only point
made by those who favor tho retention OF their
seats on the floor of tho House of Representa-
tives of tho iucumbents, is that the lntiuerce Q!
Virginia will be ieopardized by returning men
of LESS experience" lfVirginia were repre-
sented by men Of trarscendent ability, men
who were looked up to as leaders, and who
shaped The course of legislation, as 10 ante
bellum days, the argument might be aduced
With some degree Of propliety and with lorco'
but when those who represent the State do not
rise above The plain ofthe average Congressman,
and are forced to acknowledge that failure
attends upon nearly everything thew advocate
for various reasons vainly attempted TO be
explained, the appeal falls of Its Own weight
and the defects that are thus attempted to be
hidden are only the more prominently brought
to The gsz, of the people. Men who are capable,
and who could yield influence in the House,
will soon acquire the necessary experience and
take position that will not require the foster
ing care of speaker to make or upmako thcm