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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12


In the Senate. the California Claim Bill
having been taken up, Mr. Mason of va
moved to amend the amendment by strik-
ing out that part appointing Fremont as
Commissioner to sC.lle the claims IN ques-
Ion. and the substitution of a Board of
Commissioners, to be appointed by the
President. A debate followed, in which
MesSrS. Davis, Underwood, Benton, Cass
and Niles took part.
April 27th. One hundred additional
copies of Hickev's edition of the Consti-
tuition were ordered for the use of the
Senate.
Mr. Clayton introduced a resolution
asking for Information relative to certain
public monies.
The House bill relative to the trans
portatIon OF foreign mails was reported
with some amendments.
Mr. Badgers resolution authorizing
the purchase Of Mr.. Browns likeness OF
Gen. Tavlor. was laid on the table. after
being amended.
The California Claims bill was then
taken up and discussed after which the
senate adjourned.
House. The Speaker announced that
the consideration OF the correspondence
between Gen. Scott and Secretary Marcy
was IN order.
Mr.. Clingman charged the Secretary
of War with using Mr.. Henley, of Indi-
ana. to palm of on the House and the
country deliberate faisehnod. in denying
that any Of this correspond nee had been
He assaulted Mr.. Marcy for
having first suppressed it, and afterwards
Producing portions of the same: and de-
tended Gen. Scott. The administration,
ne said, was afraid to trust the House
with copies Of these letters. because they
feared lest the NeNicanS might learn the
contents They did not >cruyle. however.
to give Gen Pillow copies, To be used TO
Gen Scott's prejudice before the Court
OF Inquiry.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens. il as or
5ered that ten thousand copies OF this cor
he printed, after which the
House adjourned.
\ captain OF a vessel from Constantine
pie 10 Wexford and several of the crew
lied from eating pork that was preserved
n icaden ci~Ieru.
Two hundred Mormon took their de-
,arture from ST. LOUIS on the lIth INST
n rNn N,-r,r.r, s~sr'~r-.-. ~ t'..,r.-,f
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
FRANKLIN, Iowa co WISCONSIN,

May, otN, 1918,
Mr.. EDITOR; The progress of an.
place in your vicinity | have no dour
would be interesting to you and to yo,.
leaders. | hope it viii be better than h.
.ime to read of the situation, prorre.
and Improvement of the nelC town +
franklin. 1t Is situated in the north. We,
ern part of the good old county Of loss
near the well known Blue River. Al
twelve miles from the Wisconsin. /.
three wears old, or rather Il IS three vu,,
since the IDEA of making a town at Oh,
POINT first entered the heads of few.
were living in the neIghborhoOd. \ is
houses were al first put up in that temp
rary way for which the mining di.tuct
WISCONSIN Is noted, and, as they were7a
up for the season, were of very coar,r
Kind, known as Cabins" 4 gIeatn4-
Der of miners came to see the new nj
and out of that number many have 81
cd up TO the present time. During Il.
first season a few : God buhWngs we're
put up, and when winter set IN Nlooert
more like a southern plantation Than
town. Wiih the opening of spring rn.
Improvements were made, and up 60 ras
time the progress Of the town has g,a
regular aud rapid. Last season some 10 I
buildings were put up, and severn. a. 7
uow under contract for this seas,G- E
The population Of the place IS now a.
600. and a more industrious or tenn
rate community cannot be found mr
Town otcquai size IN the mines. I'll.
,re six dry goods stores, mechanics
kinds busiiy employed, groceries cHog.
or a town double lis size, iour phys,cs
With nothing to do, not a lawyer IN o.
place, and lawsuits of rare Occurrence
~ 10 religious privileges. we have ever
opportunity OF hearing The w, sg'
,or;ed by almost any doctrine wernn,..
The DIggings have been exceaar.
pro Iuctlvc, but never more 50 t-a
,resrn From an acquaintance
many of the mining towns Of the Oh
| all satisfied there Is not one wher-
.,,,,, ,T 1. how ,.sIlI pr,Irc, O.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
7 II B I RIB j n B
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN:
FRIDAY, NAY II, lS4o.
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION.

The extraordinary efforts of our political
opponents on Monday, enabled them 10 a
cheve a temporary victory IN this county'-
The glitteriug prize of the United States SEN
atorship brought out all the discipline and
machinery of party to bear upon the contest.
In this Assembly District the Democrats
brought out the only man they could have
lected, ABNER NICHOLS, and who owes his
election mainly to those Wing friends, who.
from motives of personal friendship, split
their tickets and voted for him. We believe
this district is Wing, and it is certain that the
election Of Uncle ABB is no test of the
strength Of parties. Most of the Wings here
nobly did their duty, and the heavy Wing
vote which was given II Notwithstanding the
unusual efforts of our political opponents-is
gratifying evidence of the Wing strength III
the county. The canvass here, although a
very animated one, was very tremendously
COZ Quoted, and nothing occurred during the
elect on to infuse into the contest the slightest
feeling of personal bitterness. We rejoice
II was tLC anu Il u.s. AA@etS II
always be SO in Mineral Point.
There IS much speculation as to the
preferences of the members elect to the
Legislature for United States Senator. Ii
seems to be generally conceded, how ever,
that they are divided III their opinions. AS
to the members Of the Assembly from TINS
county, it is well known that Mai. JENKIN.,
is in favor of Gov. DODGE, while Col. Men
OILS is regarded by many as being undecided
between Gov. DODGE aud Judge Dunn, being
known to be personally friendly to both. As
to the Democratic Senator, Col. BILLINGS,
it is generally believed that he is in favor Of
Judge Dunn.
The members of the Legislature having
been elected, the next movement of the Po-
litical machinery Will be directed towards the
capitol, within whose Legislative halls the
people may expect to witness the most APP
proved specimens of " Log Rolling" inc'u
ding all the modern Improvements. As quiet
spectators of passing events, we anticipate
much amusement from the performances of
some of the political - Jim Cr01cs" in the Lee
gislature, who will undoubtedly .'wheel a
bout, and turn about, aud jump just So"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
scientific American.
How CpEAp Posr,GE WoRKs-I

How CPEAP PosrAGE WoRKs.-It
was stated in late number of the Lon
don Times, that according to the otii-
clal returns, the number of letters
conveyed by mail in England, in 1899.
was 76,O00,0 900 in 1910, 100, CUO,-
600; in 1913, $4,000, 600; and IN lS47.
322, 100000. The rapid and won
deriul increase which it has produced
IN the number of letters sent by mail
Is conclusive argument in favor of
cheap postage. The number of let
tiers is now four times as great as un-
der the old system. and is still increa-
sing, Notwithstanding the prodigy Gus
total already attained. I he penny
postage now yields a clear reve-
nue. to the government Of more than
$4,000 600,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

The State OF ennsylaania has a.
polished militia training. and IN lieu
thereof imposes tax OF twenty-five
cents, for each training day upon ev-
cry Individual liable to militia duty
This fund, after the payment of all
militia expenses,is to be divided among
the various volunteer corps OF the
State.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

-U-..- Co.,. 1,,,.-.ua oc,o. ho;l.-
manic" n' " 'e" ia" q, e, 'e'"S al
inmate OF the institution nearly MY years
At the time of his death ne was supposed
to be one hundred years old.
r >o.I.o. paaor.o .ho
'e'o'"' ->'Po'oO" '''''
we presume oi ''le AIPe'o'' mas oeei
appointed cadet at W est Point, from
the third congressional district OF Mary
land.
- .O'''',''' = 7''-'''' - ,''0 enc
Islands Is 10 nc S"Pe'li'eh''a ny Teh'-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
HORRIBLE AFFAIR.

CANAAN, n. H.. April 2, le45.-The
quiet community CT THIS charming inland
town has been thrown into teyeri>h
state of excitement by the arrival here
Yesterday of the Rev. Enos Dudley, a
Baptist clergyman OF some note In these
parts, to undergo an examination for the
murder of his wife. IN the nelghborIng
town of Grafton, about FIVE weeks since.
The facts connec t,ed with this horrible
charge, as | have been anie TO collect
them, are these: About the middle OF
March, Rev. MIR. Dudley took ms wife
out To ride, and after an absence OF a
couple of hours, he returned 20 his house
bringing back the body corpse. In ex-
planation of the tragedy, he told his lam
lily that the sleigh upset, throwing his
wife violently against stumk, and caus-
ing her death upon the spot. lie at once
proceeded to make a coffin with has own
hands, and with as little assistance as
possible, placed the body In it. The tu-
neral was conducted with haste, and IN r.
ked by total absence of all decent prep
aratIon and display.
The version he gave of the manner of
his wltes death, appears at first to have
been credited; but the manner OF her
burial and something peculiar In The con-
duct OF the husband, after the funeral,
aroused suspicIons.of foul play. At the
suggestions of several of the deceased ;
friends, the lady was diSinterred IN the
early part of this week, and a council OF
! physicians held a post mortem eXamIna-
| ton upon il. The result was a unanl-
nous opinion among the medical men,
that the deceased was strangled
! This announcement caused an immense
excitement in Grafton, where the accused
was we'll known, and aside from some
peculiar leaning towards the doctrines
of Mlllerism. muc.i esteemed and reSpec-
ted He was Immediately arrested and
conveyed TO this place, where the affair
is now being investigated. What adds
still more to the mystery of this tragica
affair, and the apparent guilt of the &C,
cused, is the fact which mas come out du-
ring the examination, of his CORES pond.
ing for some time previous to the death
of Mrs. Dudley, with Young woman, Il
school teacher In this town; and 1t is ru.
mored that his intimacy with her has par
taken of a far more criminal character
than letter writing. In justice to the
young lady, however, against whose char
acter nothing has heretofore been said,
will state that the latter charges are baseC
upon mere rumor.
She was called as witness against the
prisoner, and Is now being questioned be.
fore the justice. \ son and daughter o
the accused nave also been upon the stanc
and their testimony, as well as that OF
the school mistress. Is represented a.
bearing leariuly upon the guilt of the &C
cuscd. The examination 1 hardly think
will be concluded before Monday or Tues
day. The most intense excitement pre-
walls In the village. which Is filled witt
people from Grafton and the adjoining
! tOweS.
am told that Rev. Mr. Dudley ha,
for some time back preached the Mllerlte
doctrine in Grafton, and that he recently
predicted that his wife would soon die
the Lord having, as he SAID, divulged tnnt
event 10 him in adva nee.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

Nh. TRIsT UNDER ARREST ~ ''.'
Mexico, dated March 22d, to the Ns.
leans Plcayune. giving an account O. "
ficultles in the Court Of Inquiry. s;''s'
= Mr.. Freaner, who arrived here o.
10Th inst. with dispatches from w
ton, brought among other commua"-
an order to Gen. Butler 10 send VI.
out Of the country as soon as he h''
his evidence before the court Of ia4a-.
am led to believe, as n prlsonsr. ".
Ter Immediately communicated 20 ~ ~,
the order OF the Government, aud ''. .
him of his intentions to execute then
Trlst then addressed a long letter '
Butler, denying his right to arrest ''
bly move from the country an Amer.
zen. The reply OF the General wa
that he had received orders from H''
ment, imperative IN their nature a'-
would execute them 70 the letter
thermore. that it was neither bis Oh. 4
cIiuation to reply to the argu."s.
| Trist IN relation to his right rs ? .
/ Since the storm last wg,h, -
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

DEATH OF A CmIEF.-i'he Usage Chief
Black Dog, is dead. He died, says the
Cherokee Advocate, about the oath ut
at his village. He had been lingering
for two or three wears under torment
ing disease. During his sickness he made
TWO trips upon the prairies by the assist.
ance of his band. He was literally a
salf-made hero. As warrior, he had 40
equal among his people. In time Of
danger, he was emphaticaIly his nations
hope. He was courteous in his Inllan
ways-warm hearted and generally be-
loved. In stature, tn Black Dog was a.
bout seven feet, weighing some two hun
dred and seventv-fivc pounds.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

Every fly and every pebble and ev-
cry flower are tutors on the great
school of nature, to instruct the mind
AID improve the heart. The four ell
ements are four volumes, in which all
the WORKS are written.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

ject and all demanding answers. We
apprehend that the old Thunderer, in
exchange 70. such annoyances. would
gladly hight over again the battle OF
Bucna Vista every day Of his Ilfe-or
rather tri-weekly, as we believe the
battle lasted two days Louisville
Journal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
-N-nnli still
Come down to drink his fill,
At fair Manhattan's silverv rilI.

When our citizens speak of our ma
tIonal greatness, never let them forget
that all this is the fruit otiudustry, and
1t is the anticipation OF a just reward
for labor that IS now peopIIng the
mighty valley of the West-lt is an an
tcipauon OF Just reward Tor toll that
causes the emlgrant to pierce the COR
ges OF the distant Rocky Mountain
and pitch his tent on the banks of the
Willamette. All honor then we say
again to embrowned industry-indus-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, enterprising and mo-
raj people, is the real gold and silver
of our Republic
fScientific A n7oricap
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
Charles AMI PM went up the hill,

Charles and PM went up the hill.
In France, across the water,
Charles fell down, AMI broke his crown.
And Phil came tumbling after Purch
CHEAP PosTAGE.-ScotIaud, with only a
population about the same - New York.
circulated, "a 1916, 3.001,00O more letters
rnau the whole United sIa.es.-kedlce the
postage say we
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

Is Gen. Taylor is certainly paw
ing the penalty of distinction. 4 da-
Suerreotypist direct from BaionRouCe
'n:orms Us, that, when he left that
place, seven iaguerreotypiSts AMI five
portrait painters were there. some ac-
'ually al work upon the old Generals
likeness and the rest impatientIv await
atng their turn 20 get = chance al him.
and every stage ana every steamboat
brought a reinforcement.
As Tor letters, the General regular
~ received pile every mornIa1
loot high, ASKING questions On al sub
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

WISCONSIN CoPPER.-yVe notice in late
number of the Scientific .4mcrican, an artI-
Gle upon the subject of :. Wisconsin Copper
Ore in which the editor remarks that the
whole of the Western copper ores have to be
transported to Boston, Baltimore or Swansea
to be smelted; thus creating an expense
which on the face of it appears to be exceed
ngly absurd" The editor OF the American
IS informed that no only the expense alluded
to is absurd but the statement that aUthe con
per ores Of the West have to be fra nsr ortec
to Boston, &c. to be smeIted. is still more so
so far. at least, as the remark applies to tho
ore raised in this region. A very large
mount OF copper ore has been raised in rhi,
vicinity within the last six or seven wears
not pound Of lc3ich has been trans portcc
to )stJn. or any other place for smelling
but on the contrary, it has been smeIted here.
and the copper shipped to the east TIE
copper furnace Of G. BEECH & Co. of this
place, is now, and for some time has been. in
successful operation, as may be known from
the fact that within the last few months, from
this establishment alone, ocer fhy thousand
pounds Of Copper, inferior to none smelted
in Boston or elsewhere, has been shipped to
the east, and a still larger amount will soon
be ready for similar destination
In the same article, the editor adds, . 1t is
found in some localities in plentiful abundance
to repay the miner, but skill and capital
are wanting to smelt it," Here again we
discover a mistake. Both skill and capital are
to be found in the West, which, by the aid
of enterprise will soon render Wisconsin one
Of the most influential States in the Union.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
From the Daily Chicago Tribune.
LATER FROM EUROPE,

ARRIN " OF THE STEA MSHIP A
MERICA.-SEVEN DAYS LATER
FROM EUROPE.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12


IS to meet at B Gilmore on the pod inst.
THE ELECTION RETURNS, come in We
~ slow (quite fast enough however, ur-
less of different character) yet enough
are in to raise suspicion in our mind
that we are to wait un til another election
for Wing Administratio IN Wiscon-
sin.
we have reports from Dane county
that the Democratic majority in thai
county is in the neig hborhood of 400.
From La Fayette, we learn that the
Democrats are some 500 in the ascen.
dencv.
In Grant county the Wings have done
themselves much honor in obtaining {
majority of between 300 and 400. We
are informed that with one exception the
entire whig ticket Is elected in Grant.
How the returns will come in from
other counties we know not, but we ar,
prepared to hear OF 4 Wing defeat thro'
out the Territory. In many places. "
imagine, the Wings have defeated them
selves.
We learn that Democratic paper
about 10 be published in ShuIl-hurgh, L
/ Favettc county. in a short time.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

\ captain OF a vessel from Constantine
pie TO Wexford and several of the crew
died from eating pork that was preserved
N i lcaden ci~Ieru.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

MRS. tRY's RCLEs.--t'lrst. never
lose any time. do not think that
lost which Is spent in amusement or
recreation some time every day, but
always be in the habit of being en-
ployed. Second. never err the least
IN truth. Third never say an i'll thing
OF men; not only speak charltabI1 !.
but feels Fourth, never be irritable
or unkind TO any body Fifth, never
indulge myself in Injuries that are
not necessary. Sixth, 90 all things
with consideration. and when my path
10 act right IS more difficult feel con
tldence in that Power alone which is
able TO assist me. and exert nv own
powers as far as they go.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

o. We owe an apology to our CorresPon-
dent "Independeut," on account of several
typographical errors. together with the omis
sion OF an entire paragraph in his communi-
cation Of last week. The error was not dis
covered until too late for correction.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

Since the storm last wgrN, 40
been unusually fine, though Il
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
WHITESIDE AuEADl--

WHITEsIDE AHEAD!-Ihe Loco Fo.
COS of WhtesideS county. at then
Convention, on toe 18th INST, we see
by the proceedings which appear in
tnls mornings Democrat.
Resolved, That we. as a BODY.
dlsapprove of the conduct of the 4
merIcans { in the present war both
at home and abroad"
What kind Of folks are those
Whitesides Loco Focos any how!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12

We learn that Democratic paper Is
about 10 be published in ShuII-hurgh, La
Favettc county, in a short time.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-05-12
Correspo ndcnce OF The Trihure.

To Cant. ]. S. ALLISON.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-09-15
For PRESIDENT,
FACE A E02
TuE TAYLOR PLATFONM.

THE TAYLOR PLATFoNM'
Thc po,per giisen ~ nc Conshtafon e @c
Erecutire, q altcrpo,e his RIO, i q high coa'ef-
,,,ipe po,cer. ahieh shculH nerer BE- e9efcised cr-
espt ii cases of clear r%ioiatioa Of Die eonstitat'on'
or manifest haste and paat Of consideration oy
C,ngrea.
( fTke personal ~opilioas IF te iadipi2s'al rao
.u,av Aappen d occupy iac Erccutite caaif, ought
nj b control tie action IF Congress apoa q'''-
t;on, " domestic policy, nor ought his oyrtlioa'
q b iaterpasea m+ete questions IF constitutional
no,,er haze been setledty Mcrariops dfPartn'eal'
IF government, and acqdesrcd Il ~ ae P''pe5
I Upoa he subjects qf Hc tarig' u currency
he ;naDrorement If our great higl'rags' r''e'''
W., md haraors. Tic piH 81 Tie people, a' ga
messed through tteir representative r congress
ouaAl 10 be respected, and earned out oy t"e h@s'
eulipe.n
Z war, al all times, oaa Under al c'Fcl'"l :,
,,auce,. j, a natioaat calamity, q Le aeolded' 7
,,n,pafible uith national hoaor.n " 1Aeprlne'Fics
i our gorsrnmcat, as maR a is trae pohry' z :
opDo,ed 10 he sagugation Of olher nal'0n''
and he dismem5crment Of other countries y
conquest, jor, IN he language IF ae greet WASH
,NeroN, sgvly should he quit our o'rl' g 'sdad n
foreign gromde" z, h1N'
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-09-15
r--.-.,-L-J \, he .MemDLi, Earle.

"'bt"A
ARRIVAL or THE WASH NCFoM'
LouisyILLn, Sept. 8, 4 P. NJ.
The Washington (Bfomen steamer has ar
rived at New York. She sailed on August
2lst, ant encountered heavy gales.
IRELAED-IreIand remainstrauquil. Martin,
The editor Of the Felon, has been sentenced to
transportation. Thirteen persons charged with
treason, have been shipped to Kingston on a
government steamer. Dublin and the vicin-
ity are quiet.
FRANor.-An outbreak at Paris was appre-
hended, hut Cavoignac stationed large bod
les of troops sufficient to suppress it,in strong
positions.
ITALY Charles Albert has expressed a de-
sire to ublicate. France offers herself a me-
diator between Austria and Italy. England
offers herself in the same capacityj she is sup
posed to be favorable to Austria. Italy has
accepted the mediation OF France.
AUsrRIA.-Tho Emperor has returned tc
Vienna. Hungary continues ngiiatcd and things
wear a more threaten ing aspect. The wa
continues to be carried on in a most barbarou'
manner, heads, limbs, &c., being cut off.
SPAM.-There has been a skirmish between
the Queens troops and the Cha r~tists, which
resulted in the capture of the former, with
thirteen killed.
No mark ct received by this steamer.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-09-15
GUARDIANS sALE

HDY virtue Of an order orlbsR
AD Court Of Madison COUNTY.
sIppi, made at the September
1913, | will, as Guardian Of Wai
Sutherland and others, sell ol
est bidder on a credit Of one !,
years, at the Court House daaf
county, within legal hours, % I'd
the sob day Of October, 1916,
lowing described lands, tO.wil.
Fast half Of north east quartz
hon 4, towr ship 3, range ? cas-,
West half, northwest quartet
ton 8, township 3, range 2 saa
Southwest quarter, and west
no 18th west quarter, section 81, q
10, range 2 east.
East half, southwest quartet !
%.
East half, south east quartet
%.
West half, northeast quartet
80.
East half, southeast quatiu
80.
East half, north ives! qalrRt I
80,
Lots Nos, and 8, section IS
Lot M. 2, section 20
The said lands will be sold "
the widows over.
Bond and good secafity VII
quired Of the purchaser y pulell
DAN'L SUTHERlANp.
Quad
September IA, I848.