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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

COMING OUT.-The miners in the vicinity
OF Fair Play, Grant county, Wis, are filing
their pockets with gold dust without incur
ring the dangers and expense of going to
California to get il. Messrs. Pentecost &c
Co, in the South Diggings, have lately taken
out upwards of fifty thousand pounds of ore
in sinking shaft to the depth of one hundl ed
feet. Messrs Oberchon & Co., on the same
ridge, have valuable vein of ore. Messrs.
Whitesides & Co, in the North Dggings,
have discovered valuable lode. Besides
these. a number Of other valuable discoveries
have been made within the last few days.
These ranges are the continuation Of the old
FarpIay crevices and are now being worked
in ground containing heavy body Of the
peculiar kind Of pipe clay which surrounds
the Sinsnawa Mounds. MINER.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
MAIL FOR GERMANr.-Notice has been

MAIL FOR GERMANY.-Notice has been
given by the Post Office Department. that
the November, December, and January trips
from New York. by Southampton to Bre-
men and back, will not be performed by the
mail packets Washington and Herman, ow-
ing to their temporary withdrawal for repair
by the proprietors of the line, and that in con
sequence the postage on letters to Germany
should be prepaid to the extent Of five cents
the single rate, being the United States
share of the postage, and the residue of the
postage should be left unpaid, the better to
enable said letters TO be conveyed by the Gun
ard steamers, under the postal treaty with
Great Britain. CLOSED Mair' however,
VIII be made up and sent once month from
New DIRK to Bremen, to transport all letters
for Germany, on which the entire postaoe is
unpaid, or on which the postage to Bremen.
or to any destination in Germany is pre-
paid.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
From the Montreal Herald.
INDIAN TROUBLES ON LAKE
SUPERIOR

II appears that in addition to our other III luck
we are now 10 have an Indian war-little OF big.
but at all events, big enough il all probability 10
destroy the valuable property which has been erect
ed on the shores OF the Upper Lakes, 1t VIII be
remembered hat during last winter, several chiefs
OF Indian tribes came TO this city 10 see Lord Fl
gin, and claim from him some payment for the
lands granted by the Provincial Government 10 the
mining companies. Since that, various uegotia-
tons have taken place which however, alike failed
to effect amicabIe settlement
The Indians, therefore, 10 the number it Is said
OF several hundreds have fallen upon the persons
engaged IN the Quebec Company.s mine, and have
driven them from their works. What is the ac-
tual amount Of mischief done Is. as vet not known
nor are we sufficiently acquainted with the facts
to be able 10 judge whether our government is at
fault The Courier says the Indians would have
taken 4I2UUO per aHnGm for their lands and
that their claims were improperly neglected We
hope at least that some Christan-ike method viii
be found 10 arrange the difficulty
Some troops have been sent from Upper Canada
and we hear OF Engineer officers from here who
expect 10 90 also.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
c0NGREsS-No SPEAKER.

CoagLess has now been in session ten
days aud as yet 90 SPEAKER is elected IN the
house. and the prospect IS DO ways favorable
to speedy organization The contest is be-
tveea WINTHROP, (W the old speaker. and
CaBIs III of Georgia, the Free Sellers
RI iusjne 70 vote for either.
The following IS about fair sample of the
many ballotiugs already had Winthrop
100, SCobb 80, Richardson 10. Potter TO-
FUCKER 5, Gentry ), scattering j.
As. no Message can be delivered until the
House is organized, IT is very uncertain when
It WIFI be along. We shall lay it before our
read, Rs ut as early day as possible alter it is
received.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND IN.
STRUCTIONS TO POSTM
The California and Oregon Mails uia Ha-
UaRG, and Panama,
VIII be despatched from New York on
the 18th of December next. from Charles
ton, South Carolina, and Savannah. Geor-
gia on the 10Th; from New Orleans on or
about the 18th; and from Havana, at
which points the Steam packet from n.
I. and that from New Orleans will con-
meet, the mail will depart on the 10th of
December, direct for Chagris reaching
Panama over land IN due time for the Pa
clfc steam packet 10 leave that port for
San Francisco on the first day of January
next.
In January next. mtmonthIv service
viii be put in operation between New
York and ChagTes. And steam. packets
will leave the different ports, during the
ensuing year, agreeably to the following
schedule
New York on the 18th and 18th of
each month; Charleston and Savannah on
the 10th and 30th; Havana on the 10th
and 18th and Panama on the Ist.
IheY VIII leave San Francisco on the
lst Of each month, with privilege, if San
Francisco mail is received in time to leave
on the 18th instead of the LIST
Leave Havana for New York on the
10th and 9th of each month, with privil-
e"e of leaving on the 4th instead of the
9th, if the Chagres mail has arrived and
also from New Orleans on the same
DAYS.
The entire postage for single letter
not exceeding half an ounce in weight,
will be II IL cents to Havana, 20 cents
to Chagres; so cents to Panama, to be
re-Paid IN all cases, and 40 cents to Mon
terey, San Francisco, Astoria, to be pre-
paid, or left at the option of the sender.
Newspapers and pamphlets, sea-postage
three cents each, and inland postage, to
be added.
J. COLLMAR, Postmaster General.
Post Office Department, Nov. Is l845.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
AT A MASS MEETING

OF the citizens of Mineral Point, held in the
Court House, on Tuesday evening, the / IN inst
John 3. Terry Esq Chairman, William StaveIv
Secretary, the following resolutions were unani
mously agreed on
/. That the President and Trustees Of the Vii
lage OF Mineral Point, be. and hereby authori-
zed to offer reward OF Five hundred Dollars or
upwards, for the apprehension Of the Murderer or
Murdercrs Of PHILIP COX. The same to be paid
out OF the Treasury on his or their conviction.
? That copy OF the above resolution be pub
lished IN the Mineral Point Tribune, and a copy
left with the President Of the Board of Trustees.
both TO be signed by the President and Secretary
of this meeting.
3. That the thanks of this meeting be, and are,
hereby rendered to the President and Trustees OF
this village, for their prompt attention, relative to
the murder of PmL1P Cox
J. B TERRY, Chairman
WILLIAM STAVELY, Seen,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

A LOST GIEL.--On the lstinst Catharine
Mckana left :he home of her parents, living
on Coon Bench, one mile and half below
Benton, Wis. and has not since been heard
Of 1t is feared she has become deranged.
snd her parents offer liberal reward for any
Information concerning her. She is ! or 8
years old, rather small size, black hair, cut
short. dark hazel eyes. Had on when she
left, black hood aud green veil, two shawls,
one light summer one, with cross bars. the
other dark and red stripes her dress a red
calico. Any communication respecting her
can be addressed to p. d. Mckana, as above.
IL.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

ROME TO BE ANNEXED TO FRANcE.-An A.
merican gentleman in Paris, whose means of
information, the New Y ork Tribune saws, are
excellent, gives curious plan of President
Louis Napoleon to annex Rome to France
He remarks upon the fact that the retrogrades
IN the French Chamber have not dared to at
tack the Presidents letter to Colonel Ney,
and says: The Pope will recede-if not,
there Will be movement made, and that very
soon, the ultimate object of which will be to
annex Rome to France. If the Pope shall
continue to be obstinate, Louis Napoleon viii
contFlve to have the popular vote of Rome
given, asking for annexation"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
At A PUBLIC MEETING

Held at the Court House in Mineral Point, on
the evening Of the 11th December, Is49.
Capt 1heo. Rodolf was elected Chairman and,
c. NJ. II. Meyer, Secretary.
Capt, lno. B. Terry, then stated the object Of
the meeting 10 be an expression of public opinion
in regard 70 the high rate OF taxation for the pres
ent year
On motion of John Bracken Esq It was then
Resolved that Col. d. W. Jones Capt J. B. Terry
and Sam. Thomas Esq. be appointed a committee
TO investigate the amount Of taxation as well as
the manner OF laying the several descriptions of
tax by the authorities; and also to inquire whetll-
er there be any remedy against the payment Of the
whole amount aid, except Legislative Action !;
and that this committee report to q subsequent
meeting to be held at the same place on Friday
evening, the 18th inst
Resolved, that notice be given of the next meet
ing by Hand Bills and insertion in the Tribune.
On motion, Adjourned till Friday evening next,
at o'clock.
THEODORE RODCLF. Chairman.
c. NJ. H. MEYER. Secu
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

DR.. C s MARSH, highly respectable Physician
Of Milwaukee. was among the number killed at
the bursting of the boiler of the Inflated steamer
Louisiana DR. NJ had been TO California, where
he had procured quantity Of Gold, and was on
bis return at the time Of the explosion.
1t is asserted by the Bulletin Of the 18th, thot
the boilers of the Louisiana entirely without
water, and that the second Engineer, when ne as
certained that fact instead Of taking the ordinary
means to guard against the dangerous consequences
ot his neglect hastily re.rea'ed from the bo2tieav-
rg others 10 tie dreadful fate which awaited
them and which followed in iew minutes sub
sequentIy" The number asceTtained TO have
been killed or drowned by the accident Is nearly
$50, and the Delta says that the number Of killed
wounded and missing BY this single steamboat eN-
plosion. viii exceed '1eo hundred and ffyt
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

DEATH OF Nh. REAp.-Wm. c. Read,
late member of the Legislature from this
county. was amongst the victims of the terri
BILE explosion of the steamer Louisiana. Mr..
Read left this place few weeks since for
California, but being unable to obtain passage
at New Orleans, was about returning on
board the steamer.
He had seven hundred dollars in a belt
around his body which was taken off by some
person Immediately after the catastrophe and
no account rendered. -Keokuk Register.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

t. Any Editor tins side Of sunrise who can
compress more Misrepresentation aud ialschood IN
the same number Of lines, than IS contained IN the
following which we cup from the Madison Dem
ocrat can have orr hat We did hope that after
Berah had returned from the East, he would be a
little more conscientious, but alas for poor human
nature, he appears to have met with no change ex-
oePt from state OF Dictatorship.
Hon. HowaLL Conn. Of Geor2 IA. IS the Caucus
nominee Of the democrats. for speaker. Mr.. {. Is
conservative on the slavery question end Therefore
does not suit the Calhoun men, hence the VTobabil-
nv 4 that Mr. Winthrop. who Is regarded Is more
reliable to the slavery interest viii probably be eicc-
ted by union OF Wings and nullifiers The Nd
m'nIstratlon and the Wing party appear TO he full
y committed to the extreme southern interest
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

TELEGRAPH GONG AHEAD-We learn by
Telegraphic Despatch from Milwaukee, that
Col. Hotchkiss has received eighteen tons
more of Wra, together with instruments
nc, for the purpose Of continuing the Tee-
graph to different points in this State. The
wire for continuing the line from this place
20 Shullsburg, Hazel Green and GaIena. has
been forwarded, aud the prospect Is that ii
viii DC 10 working order in a short time
The line to this place from Milwaukee IS IN
successful operation, and any Of our friends
wishing to talk with the citizens Of Milwau-
kre or any Of the intermediate towns. can do
:" % donhie quich time b. calling at the
Telegraph Office, Communications sent to
any part Of the Union where Lightning plays
on wires.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

MURDER OF LIEUT.. HARRISON, Z. S A.
u; is stated in the Fort Smith Herald, OF
the 4Sh uIt, that Lieut.. Harrison, attached
TO the escort under Captain Marcy, return
ing from Santa Fe, ind been murdered by
party OF Indians. He was killed by band
Of Tonkaway Indians. on the Colorado. Al
er the company had camped for the eve
ming, Lieut.. a. rode out to look at the
ountry; but as he remained some time,
search was made for him, and his body was
found pierced with a bullet and several ar
rows.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

i He TRUE TIME IN PLACES AT A Dis
TANcE.-The Sun appears to move over
the length ola degree of Longitude in 4
minutes: so that the mean time ola place
one degree east of New York, for in
stance. IS four minutes earlier than the
New York time; the mean time of
place one degree west of that city, four
minutes later; and at that rate for any
greater distance either way. New York
IS "A deg. | min. west of Greenwich OBJ
servatory.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

LFaoE Losr-The Washington Union
'ie'otss ihree columns to an effort to prove
that Ar. Winthrop, the Wing candidate for
Speaker of the House Of Representatives,
hao tSnifprmly been opposed TO the Slavery
interest OF the South, We never knew of
bot uae person, 10 wit, Brown OF the Madi
sou ilcrIocraf, who doubted MIR Vinthrop's
Anti Slavery sentiments. The Unions OBJ
jet, evidently IS to coax the Free Soilers to
vote FOR a Slavery Speaker. which their ia
consistent course prompts US to believe they
viii Go ~ the end.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
THEODORE RODOLF. Chairman.
c. NJ. H. MEYER. Secu

Manson AND BELoIT RoUrE-Hugh Lee, the
engineer employed TO survey that portion Of the
route for this road between Evansville and BeIoit
mas made a very favorable report to the directors
he route Is IN general very Lowell with few curves
and the necessary grading will be light The ex-
pense consequently willnot be heavy and undoubt-
edly much OF the work will be done by stockhoId-
ers residing near the line. 1t has been shown by
an estimate made along one of the New England
roads, that every acre of land within three miles
on each side, had advanced ten dollars in value
Madison Argus
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

The excitement here a. the arrest of Pro-
fessor WEBSTER, for the murder of DR.. Park
man, is very great. About the residence of
the accused, have been found a iaw-bone,
some buttons and gold. The discovery of the
remains was made by L1TrLEFIELD, reporter
in the College, who broke through brick
wall into the private hall to which Professor
Webster had access. The Professors friends
are confident Of his innocence, but the evil
dence IS thought to be strong enough to hold
him to trial, provided the remains found can
be identified. 1t is said so much excitement
prevails that the military have been ordered
to be in readiness in case OF need.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

Gcpzvs L.nY's Book tyT January Is on our ia
hle, and Is truly superior to any Magazine with
which We are acquainted. The engravingS, plates
Of fashion, and highly interesting reading matter.
renders the Ladys Book an acceptable companion
@ IFS very large list Of subscribers. A specimen
number may be seen at the Post Office where sub
scriptions are received.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
The Western Medical
Society Of Wisconsin,


MIST in Shullsburg, the 4th inst, at one O'Clock
P. NJ. pursuant to adjournment
After meeting and attending TO some prelimin-
sry business, it found necessary for the soci-
ETY. TO reorganlze and elect officers for the ensuing
year, when the following named members were
duly elected TO the various Offices respectively as
follows
DR.. J. w. Clark, of Platteyille, President
a. P. Ladd, Of Shullsburg, Vice President.
Geo ID. WILDER, Mini Point Recording Sec'y
J s Russell, Platteville CorespondingSec y,
G. w. Philips, Dodgeyille, Treasurer
DR.. Ii. Van Dusen, Min Point,
a. p Ladd, Shullsburg. Censors.
J. W. Clark, Plattevllle
The business of the society was done with dis
patch and much good feeling, among the most i'm
portant, was the adoption of the code of Medical
ethics formed by the National Medical Conven-
tions; set of Bylaws for It's use, and Medical
Fee-Blll the latter of which was effected by mu-
tual concessions on the part Of members
The following is one of the Bylaws OF the So
oiety which will be in full force after six months
during which time persons desiring TO unite with
the Society, can do SO by presenting satisfactory
credentials TO the Censors, and the payment OF
two dollars:
Any person engaged in the practice of Medi-
cine OF Surgery, within the bounds of this Society
who is not member thereof, nor of any other
Medical Society in this State, or who is not a Ii
centlate from some regularly organized Medical
School or Society, or any one who has been ex-
PEELED from this Society shall be deemed an irreg
uar practitioner of medicine; and it shall be IN
lawful for any member of this Society in his pro-
tesslonal capacity, to advise OF consult with such
irregular practitioner, or in any way 10 abet or
assist HIM as practitioner Of medicine or surgery
For any breach of this bylaw, a member of this
Society shall be liable TO censure and in aggrava-
ted cases TO expulsion
The Society adjourned to meet in Mineral Point
the first Tuesday Of une 1880, a one o clock p NJ
J. ". CLARK President
GEO. d. WILDER, Recording Secretary.
Western Papers please copy.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

MAIL RoBBERs ISDIcTED.-We learn
from indianapolis, that bills of Indictment
have been found, in the District Court ofthe
United States. sitting at that place, against
Jones and Harris, alias CHswell, charged with
robbng the mail, and who were unprecedented
IN St Louis a few weeks since. Graham
another of the robbers, who was apprehend-
ed at Memphis, IS now on his way to Indian
apolIs, 10 be put upon his trial for the same
oiteuce--N louis Republican.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

AWFUL FLOOD AND LOSS OF LIFE
We learn from the Luzerne Democrat,
that on Monday last a dam on Hickory
Run covering some 20 acres and in some
places 40 feet deep, which empties into
the Lehigh, some five miles below White
Haven overRowed and has washed awav
everything wsthin its reach for miles be-
low. Houses with their sleeping inmates
we're dashed TO atoms, and whole fami-
lies, without moments warning, drown
cd in the mighty deluge Twenty per-
sons were missing, of whom seven bodies
have been found.--[ Cleveland Plaindeal-
or, Nov. Is.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

Mr.. Julian, NJ. c., from the CentreviIle
District, Indiana. was taken suddenly IN IN
the night of the 18th, with hemorrhaGe of the
lungs, which confined him TO his bed. On
the 2lst he was believed to be convalescent.
but II was feared that he would not be able 70
reach Washington by the commencement of
the session. He is a Free Soiler-once a
"hig' but elected in this case, by Loco Fo-
COS and Free Sellers.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

FATAL AFFRAY.-On the Sd instant, an
atlray occurred in St. Louis, in the street,
between Newton Winner, brother of the late
Postmaster of that city, and Mr.. Thomas,
connected with some banking house. Some
previous quarrel was the cause. Pistols were
the weapons used. Winner was shot thro'
the body, aud both he aud Thomas were sup
posed to be MORALLY wounded, when our in
formant, Mr.. DEMO, lefi.-GalenG GAG.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

CHANGE OF TIE SEAT OF GovERNMRxT.
The Governor of Louisiana has issued a
proclamation, giving notice that after the LIST
day of December, all the public and State
offices will be removed to the new Capitol.
Baton Rouge, and requesting the attention of
The Governors Of The several States, Execu-
tive Officers, and others to the fact.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

The MYSTERIOUS MURDER.-Furtherd dis
coveries have been made. tending TO fasten
the murder OF Dr.. Parkman upon Professor
Webster. The head feet and arms have been
found. The inquest viii commence on We'd
nesday. The police assert that they have
further information, and there is no doubt
now that il was the body of DIR. Parkman.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

ANTHONY WAYNE SUNK We learn that
the steamboat Anthony Wayne, bound to
tins port from St. Louis. struck on the low
er Rapids and sunk. She had 40 freight on
board at the time. The boat is supposed to
be seriously damaged, if not a total loss.-
GaLcna Gnzette.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
DETROIT. Nov. IG

III -FJF. To
TROUBLE AMONG FBE SAULT INDIANS.
We learn by the Steamer Franklin,
just arrived from the SAUL that the
greatest excitement prevailed at that
place, in consequence of apprehended
difficulties between the Indians and the
Quebec Mining Company, arising from
the neglect OF the authorities of Canada,
to make payment for the lands which
had been promised to the Indians.
They had stolen three cannon, had
been joined by so whites, and to the
number of about zoo had commenced
their march upon the operatives of Tins
company at their works.
Most serious consequences are appre-
hended, as the Indians are well armed,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

WINTER is upon Us in earnest. Mother
earth has taken the white veil, and mercury
The downward direction until it reached eight
degrees below zero, and it is with much diff
fully that it raises a few degrees above dur
ing the saany hours Of the day.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14
From the Milwaukee Sentinel \ Gazette.

run the N1HWdukee sentinel y Gazette.
NV YORK, Dec 6.
VIRGINIA GAs.-Gov. Floyd's message to
the Virginia Legislature, has been received
He takes extreme grounds against the Viii
mot Proviso. or free soil movement. Allud-
ing to the abolition movement, lie says, eff
the Constitution is TO be interpreted, or set at
nought by lis fanatical ethics, there is an end
TO the Union" He denies that slavery is a
curse, and argues TO show the reverse.
misunderstanding New Orleans
Delta OF the 9th ult., gives some additional
details Of the MeXicuu News received thro'
Mr.. Willard who had arrived in that city,
1t appears there is quiet in Mexico. The
people have grown tired Of war. Santa An
mas friends have been unsuccessful in their
eXertions 10 promote his intention to return
The difficulty with the State ofQueretaro,
respecting the restoration of the Jesuits was
still pending. Other States, and Tobasco
arc still at Iogger-heads. The governor CT
Tobasco calls upon the government 10 inter
fere and settle the difficulties, or he will
right himself.
The states bordering on the Rio Grande,
have presented a memorial to Congress, IN
which they complain that the Poems had es-
capped over into Texas, thus depriving their
employers of their services and the SINS of
money advanced by their employers.
Indians-P eace-Oficial intel
ligence renders it probable that the Florida
Indians will accept the offer Of the govern
ment, and emigrate " est.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-12-14

CALiroRSIA GOLD AT New ORLEANs.-
The Crescent City says there is now a great
pressure of business It our mint, caused by
large amount Of gold lately receiYed from Gal :
ifornia. The dies for the new g2i2 pieces OF
$40, authorized by the session Of Congress
are expected in a few days, and tile business
of coming will be greatly expedited by the
greater amount that can be thrown off.