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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
CAPITAL NOTES.

MADISON, Jan. nth, 1850,
A failure to make notes from the
Capital interesting at this time must
he charged to the incapacity of the
writer, as there Is no lack of mater
ial TO proftably FIJI all the space the
TRIBUNE can devote to the subject.
The inauguration of State officials
on the 9th was an event not to be
passed in silence. In all essentials
the programme was in good taste,
and its execution, despite unpro-
pitious weather, was without jar,
and highly creditahle to those hav-
ing it in charge The impressive
inaugural ceremonies were witnessed
by as many as the Assembly cham
Der would accommodate, each officer
taking the oath separately, com
mencing with the Governor, and
terminating With Superintendent u
Public instruction, The brief in
augural address 10y Governor Smith
has deseryedly received favorable
notice from the press and people
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
44TTORNEFS.

John T. Jones,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR, Dodgeville.
n Wisconsin. VIII practice in all the courts oi
this State except the Iowa County (Probate) Court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

THE "coasting" is said to be
"splendid in Maine. Some runs are
a mile and half in length, and the
sleighs go like lightning General
Chamberlain had better lay aside
his guns and get that Fusion crowd
or bob-sleds, and give them a kick
down one Of the mountain slopes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

There is a general complaint that
while prices Of commodities have in
creased ia some cases fifty per cent.
wages have not advanced anywhere
near in the same proportion We
know of no complaint in the shape
of cough, cold, sore throat, rhen-
matism or neuralgia that DR.. Thorn
as Electric Oil will not Immediately
relieve
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

q Yla week. So a day at home easily made,
D ICoSrly outfit free, Address True * CO.,
Augusta, Maine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

avoided whenever it is possible to
''doso. They can neverhe justified
"excerSt N cases Of EXTREMIST ne
"ce5siiy Such peaceful modes Of
Organization are far preferable 10
"a resort Of violence. No right
"shonId lie lost by those who reas-
"onably assert them, and appeal TO
"the constitutional tribunals, in
"stead Of resorting to force" This
is thoroughly sound and.conserva-
tive. 1t is none the less true that
violence and force arc imminent,
and that if the usnrpers resort to
violence they will have to be put
down By tie strong arm OF power.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

II is worth while being the daugh-
ter of n Bonanza capitalist Miss
Jennie Flood was the recipient the
other day, Of present from her
father of S., 100000 of United States
iour-per cent. bonds, the annual in.
come from which viii be 100000,
This is young lady whom Ulysses
S. Grant, il, is soon To take to wife,
and the present in question may be
either prompted ly Il desire OF her
papa to see the junior Grant lami|y's
nest we'll feathered, or else by a
wish to get all his wealth out Of his
own hands, in the event of his
rumored departure for Europe, 70
avoid tho results Of the numerous
snits now hanging over his head. In
any event, Ulysses, jr., if he marries
into the family, will not suffer from
lack of cigar money.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

THE Chicago Times has come out
boldly for Hon. T. b. Washbnrne for
President. This is our man. blr.
Washbuiue is one Of the very best
and ablest men in the country, and
would fill any high public position
of trust with credit and honor. And
with Gen. Chamberlain, the oDe-leg.
ged soldier, in the second place, how
the ticket would sweep things.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
The Triumph OF Law and the
Peril of Violence in Maine.


The cricis has apparently been
reached in the political affairs in
Maine. Every legal prop has been
knocked from under the usnrpation,
and now the conspirators must
either surrender unconditionally or
resort to violence. There certainly
seems to be no other alternative.
The Supreme Court has answered
the twcnty-seycn questions pro
pounded to it by the President OF
the Senate and the Speaker Of the
House, and answered them all in
support of the Republican claims
and against the professions OF the
fusionists, aud that, too, unani-
mouslv, albeit both parties are re
resented in the membership OF the
court.
The document is quite elaborate
and covers every point in the case,
The mastery way in which the
subject is treated places it at once
among the classes Of judicial itcra-
ture. it will be Of permanent
value as a clear and cognent pre-
tension Of the principles OF repre-
sentation government. Although
rendered in and for a particular
State, the opinion will stand like a
wall of granite against nsuIpation
and fraud wherever the people
govern themselves under an or
game law.
The substance Of all is simply
this: When a legal election for
Legislators has been held, and the
result in each precinct has been as
certained and made a matter of
record, the executive branch of the
Government cannot, by either fail
ure to act or by maladministration,
defeat the popular will. The legally
elected legislators may take the
oath Of office before any magistrate
authorized to administer an oath
| Crowded the Governor refuses to
administer it, and a Legislature SO
formed can organize, elect officers
tand proceed to business precisely
! the same as if executive duties had
all been duly performed. 1t follows
| that the Commonwealth Of Maine
has to day a complete State Gov.
ernmcnt, and harmonious. The
Legislature is recognized 10y the
| judiciary, and until the election by
! the former of a Governor, the Pres
| ident of the Senate is eX-otlicio Coy
ernor of the State, and until the
! other State officers have also been
| filled by a Legislative election the
old officers hold over, under the
constitution as unanimously inter
| preted by the court of last resort
! The Fusionists have absolutel y ne
standing in law. Their pretended
Legislature and Governor are not
even quasi, but wholly and fatty
! pseudo.
The court commends the delay
of the Republicans in the assertion
eff their rights. The failure tC
promptly assume the responsible!
| tiles of government, which the
country generally censured, tht
Judges virtually defend, for, they
say. "tumult and violence are no
requisite TO the due assertion o
illegal rights. They, should Oc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

John Hayes, Credit P. O, says Ills shoulder
was so lame for nine months that he could not
raise his hand to his head. but by the Use IF
EcleetIic Oil the pain and lamcneSs disappeared,
and although three months has elapsed, he has
not had an attack Of it since
A. II Gregg, Manufacturer of Moving Ma
chimes, Trumausburg, y, y, says My thumb
was caught in machine and badly injured. /
applied Eclectric oil with almost instant relief
NJ Sheenau Of OScoda, Mich writes IL have
used yotu Eclectric Oil on horses for different
diseases, and found it TO do just MS you recon-
meuded 1t has done justice for me every time
aud is the best oil for man and beast ever used
See what the Medical Faculty says DIR. j.
Beaudon, Hun, +. O., sBYs II have never sold
II medicine which has ,iycn more thorough salts
faction | have used it in my own ease or a
broken leg and d:slocated ankle, with the best
results.
S. Margaret's Hope, Oroney Scotland
McsSrs. Parker Il Laird II am requested by
several friends 10 order another parcel Of pr.
Thomas Eelectric oil Tie last lot { got from
YOU having been tcsted i'm several cases OF Rheu-
maism have given relief when doctors medi-
zines have failed to have any effect
Yours. etc, GILBERT LAIRD
Sold by medicine dealers. Price soc. and sl0o
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

DURING the last three weeks more
than one thousand colored people
have left Mississippi for Kansas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
During the

of MALTA present, and the music OF
numerous bands. In the evening
from s till 10 o'clock the State Oil
GERS with their wives held recep-
ton in the Assembly chamber, when
the crowd was shaken by the hand
in due form by each official and bis
better half. All Of which was sup
plemeuted by a grand ball in both
Senate and Assembly chambers,
making, all in all, as pleasant an
occasion as could be desired.
Lest some reader hereof, like the
editor of an obscure Democratic
paper, may suppose these inaugura-
ton festivities are paid for from the
public treasury, it may be proper to
mention that the expense Is pro.
vided for 10y private contributions.
Following the Inauguration came
the assembling of the Legislature on
the l4th, another important day in
Madison. On Monday the 18th the
hosts of politicians and place hunt
ers began to gather, and each train
till Wednesday night increased the
number. Good judges say the num-
Der of applicants for places was not
so large as on some previous similar
occasions. The Swearing train" how
ever was fully up to the standard
facs accounted for on the hypothesis
that the facility with which promises
we, g made before the meeting of the
caucus, and the ruthlessness with
which they were broken has seldom,
if ever, been equalled. From which
we are forced to the conclusion, that
the per cent. Of liars in the Legis-
lature of 1879 is greater than or
binary. Before tho caucus, our
friend I'd. Coe, had positive assur-
aace of forty votes to nominate him
for Chief Clerk of the Assembly.
He received 27,-neayly one-third Of
80 lied. Estimating the whole body
by the same standard, thirty per
cent are liars and il, as some assert
ga man who lies will steal, treasur-
er Guenther will need to keep q
sharp eye on the peoples cash box
during the session. With special
regret, ! am compelled to class the
Speaker-elect among those Tree to
promise but IaithIess in perform
anoe. Beyond all dispute be did
cruelty and incxcusably deceive one
of bis best friends in little matter
of framing q committee. Already
are apparently other signs that Mr.
Arnold's elevation to the Speaker
ship may prove disappointment to
bis friends, and disaster to himself.
Among the many contemplate
things connected with the organl-
zatiop Of the Legislature, nothing
was more so than the comments oil
the State Jotrauk. Especially the
unwarranted assertion that the cleo
ton of Elared is undoubtedly gen
orally acceptable to the press of the
State Such sycophancy, in face
of the fact that nearly all the Re-
publican papers Of the State outside
of Milwaukee and Madison, were
known either by editorials or per-
sonal expression of their editors to
favor Mr.. Coe, is ridiculous. But it
is in keeping with the Jo'0nal,which
is always kissing the hand of the
reiguing prince.
Speaker Arnold has not publicly
announced his committees, but is
expected to do SO on Monday He
can't wei. blunder in this matter
worse than the Senate has done as
in the connection Of committees for
that body. notice Hobe Sackett
is chairman of the committee on rail
roads ON which DO comment is
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

The Maine middle is still n mat
ter of great excitement and interest
10 the people of the whole country.
The Republican Governor and Leg
isature seem to be in firm posses
sion. The doors of the Legislative
hall were locked against the bogus
Legislature Monday and Tuesday,
and its members held caucus out
of-doors, aud propose to bold their
sessions in the future in private
hail. The object is, no doubt to
keep up the show Of an organization.
and by and by go through the motion
of electing Presidential electors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

The discovery that Geo. c. Hazel.
ton was avowedly a candidate for a
third term OF Congress rather sur
prisod your correspondent, but was
fully sustained. Ex-senator Treat,
of Green county, is also in the field !;
as is ex-Congrcssman Magoon. Why
not run Senator Thomas Of Prairie
du Chen Crawford county hss
not had a Congressman since whales
were little fishes p )tu@coda Ne}rS
Thomas would no doubt make y
creditabo representative, but don't
be too hasty. Wait till Iowa coun-
~ is heard from.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
TWO KINDS OF FOOLS.

AS General Grant was riding
through the streets of Houston,
Texas, a heroic young man drew
near unto his carriage and shouted
"Hurrah fer jeff Davis w Col.
Tracy, who sat beside the great
man; L! remarked that In city of
$4,000 inhabitants there was likely
to be one damned fool. The Gen
eral coincided and added "There
are fools all over the world" This
shows again the advantage of travel
in the case of Grant. 1.-The had not
circumnavigated the globe, and If
he had not been all his life a man OF
close observation, he would not have
been able to assure Col. Tracy that
fools could be found in every section
Of the inhabltable globe. II the
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
OFFICE oF SECRETARY
OF STATE OF ARKANSA.


In conformity with the requirements of
the act of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas, entitled "An act to regulate the mode
Of proposing and voting upon amendments
to the constitution of the state of Arkan-
sas," approved April 2, 1879, | hereby
give notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives" to be held in
this state, to-wit: On Monday the 9th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be submitted
to the electors of the state for approval or
reiection;" and that each elector on de-
posting his ballot at such election shall
vote for Or against said amendment and
that each elector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
written or printed on his ballot the
words, if in favor ofits adoption, ''For the
Amendment No. Il" or, if againstits adop-
ton, against No. l Amendment"
Witness nv official signature and
TSEAL. seal of office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
OFFIcIAL.
Proposed Amendment
TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF ARK KANSAS
GoFFICIAL.1

No. 1-Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution of the
state.
ResoIved by the house of representatives of
the geppral assembly of the state of Alkdnsds
Ia majority of qll the msmbers present agreeing
therefor
That the following article shall be pro-
posed as an amendment to the constitu-
ton of the state of Arkansas, which when
agreed to by majority of all the mem
bers elected to each house and adopted by
a majority of the electors of the state vot-
ing at the next general election for sena'
tors and representatives, shall become a
part of the said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power to levy any tax or
make any appropriations to pay either the
principle or interest or any part there of of
any of the following bonds of the state,
to.wit; Bonds issued under an act of the
general assembly of the State of Arkan-
sas, entitled San act to provide for the
funding of the public debt of the state"
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
bered from four hundred and ninety-One
to eighteen hundred and sixty, INCLUSIVE,
being the funding bonds" delivered to
F. W. Caper, and sometimes called "Hol-
ford bonds" or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds, issued under an act of the gen.
eral assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-
titled "An act to aid in the construction of
railroads, approved July 81, A. D. 1868,
or bonds called "levee bonds, y being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly, of the state of Arkansas, entitled "An
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees of the state and for
other purposes" approved March 10, q. D.
1869, and the supplemental act thereto ap.
proved April II, 1869, and the apt enti-
tied San act to amend an act entitled San
act providing for the building and repair.
ing of the public levees of this state" ap-
proved March %. A. D. 1871, and any
Law providing for any such tax or ap-
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect April 3, 1879.
The foregoing is true copy of the
original roll on file in my Office.
Witness my official signature ard
TSEAL. seal of office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
DESTRUCTIVE STORMS-LOSS OF
LIFE AND POPERTY.

A terrible cyclone swept over a
portion of Southwest Missouri on
Sunday evening, the 18th inst, caus-
ing a loss of life and property uapar-
allolsd ID the history of storms in
this country. Fayetteville, Darda-
nellie, Ell Paso and other towns in
Arkansas, were also visited by de-
,tructive storms on the same even
ing, resulting in the death OF two
persons at Fayetteville and four at
Ell Paso, We copy portion of the
dispatches to tho St. Louis pa
pers, giving list Of the killed and
injured:
MARsHFIELD, Mo-, Tuesday, April 20 -
The scene here is enc of the great
est desolation, and tho excitement
has been such that no complete list
of the dead has been kept. Over
seventy persons are known to have
been killed in the town, and of this
number between fifty and sixty have
been identified. Eighty wounded
persons have received attention aid saad q
sixty-fve of them are now in the
hospitals. Seven of the number
are pronounced fatally injured. Sixty
nurses and twenty doctors are here
from Springfield, Lebnon and Rolla,
and everything possible is being
done for the relief OF the wounded
and destitute. kilograms offering
help have been received from St.
Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Os-
wego and Columbus, Kan. Gov.
Phelps was applied to fer tents, but
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
For Congress.

10 the Voters of the Fourth Congressional
District Of ArkdEsdsi
Having received a number of letters
from citizens residing in different parts Of
The district, inquiring if | will be a can
didate for reelection to congress, | take
this method of responding that | will
again offer my services to the people for
that high position, subject to the decision
of a democratic convention, should 9ne be
held. First thanking the good people OF
the district for SO often hOnOring me with
their votes, and fer the many evidences OF
confidence | have received from them, L
NAV be permitted to indulge in the hope
that my experience as representative,
acquaintance and familiarity with the
details of business before the various de-
partments of the government, will enable
me to serve them to better vantage than
ever before. My official record is the
property of the people who have given me
their generous support, and my highest
ambition will be to retain and merit their
confidence.
My duties here will preclude my visit
ing the people until the session closes.
Relying for support upon the rectitude of
my official conduct, and promising, If re-
elected, renewed energy in discharging
we'll the high trust committed to my hands,
remain your obedient servant,
7. NJ. GUNTER.
Washington, D. c., Mar !, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29

II the Tote,s of the Fourth Congressional
District Of ArkGlsas:
| am a candidate to represent you IN
the next congress of the United States,
subject to the decision of a democratic
convention, should one be held. In max
ing this announcement, | cannot boast oil
long experience in congress, or of spe
cial familiarity with the details of business
before the various departments of govern
ment, and urge these as reasons why |
should be elected. | come before you
solely upon my own merit-the suffciency
of which | leave you to determine. Hav
ing spent my entiFe life in this district, |
know no other people but you. For what
| am and have, | aa indebted to your gen
erosity and my own industry and energy
had the honor to serve large portion
of your district as prosecuting attorney
for four years As to how ! discharged
my duties, / leave it to those | served to
say. never held many public places
but you have generously given me all
ever asked and for the very liberal sup
port | always received at your hands,
here return my sincere thanks. Should
be elected, promise to serve you honestly
and faithfully, and to devote my entire
time, energy and such ability as possess
to the promotion of your interests
The Hon. T. NJ. Gupter, the present In
cumbent is also a candidate. He is ar
honorable gentleman and worthy of hi'
trust, and | propose to meet him and al
others who may present their claims tt
you, ip that spirit of frankness and cour
tesy that should characterize all aspirant
for that position. Should you choose an
other, | cannot of right complain. Th'
Office is yours it is our right to ask, ant
yours to say, who shall serve you.
Hoping to receive your generous sup
port, and to merit your confidence, | am
Very respectfully,
S. W. PEEL.
Bentonville, Ark, March 29th, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29

General Eill continue ais travels
through this country, denying him
self that hlissful rspese at Galena
for which his tired spirit yearla, be
will discover that we have a large
percentage of tools in this country,
and that they are divided into two
classss-those Who shout for Jeffer-
sen Davis and those who clamor for
a thiri term.-Post and Dispatch.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29

We have just received our mammoth
spring stock of goods, selected with care
by us in person, and at the lowest cash
prices, the advantage Of which we pro-
pose to give to our customers; therefore,
you will save time and money by calling
on us when you need anything in our line.
We are grateful to our patrons for past
favors, and will endeavor to merit a con.
tinuation of the same. Come and see US.
WILLIAMS & METCALF.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
ALF. III. JOBLlN,
GENERAL
Fire Insurance Agent
BATESVILLE, ARK.

Will insure woolen, -four and saw mills,
cotton gins, store houses and stock, dwell
ings, barns, &C., in none but frst-class com
panies. Capital represented, S8,eOO,OOO.
am also agent for Capt. A. B. Smiths
line of steamers, warehouse and elevator.
Will receive and forward all consignnents,
giving through bills of lading on receipt of
goods. No charge for storing or forwarding
goods consigned to Capt. Smith or myself.
am also agentf for all kinds agricultural
implements, threshers, gin stands, horse
powers, steam engines, &c. Circulars with
price listo furnished on application.
All purchases in this place, for merchants
residing at distance, will be promptly
attended to, and to best advantage.
Being resident of Batesville for 70
years, am known to most of you. 10
those who | am not, refer to Messrs. But
ler & Neill or other prominent men OF this
town and county. Correspondence solic-
tied. Office at warehouse and elevator,
foot of Spring street. Residence on Bos-
well street.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29
Fer Governor,

We are authorized to announce Hon.
]. N. SMITHEE formerly of Sharp county J
as candidate for governor, subject to the
decision Of the state democratic loml.
mating convention, to be held on the I'd
Of June. 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-29

No. Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution of the