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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
GROWTH OF WISCONSIN.

Coop AND BETTER.-We see 1t stated IS u
matter for wonder, that kemucky which at
The time of the Revolution was little tut II
wilderness, now contains about a milliCa d
people, and nearly fifty newspapers. WeH
that is a good growth, bat Ohio beats II IN
both respects out Of sight. It is a younger
state, has a greater population aud more news
papers The former is a slave state, the lat-
ter is not.
Now look at W sconsin. The Black Hawk
war in 1882 brought the Territory into notice
in 1880, there having been only 5000 10.
hQbitants including soldiers-and before tl.at
it was as much Of a wilderness as Kentucky
was at the close of the Revolution. Now if
has population of some 800 600 and protb-
bly, within half a dozen as many newspapers
as Kentucky. We can count up 81, and -
know there must be more at the Wesl|-
This is the growth Of less than L years;
while Kentucky has been sixty-six years il;
getting TO three times our amount. Now toe.
we are beginning to grow, and every month;
adds another to the number of papers pub@
lished in our State. But this account iDclsl.
des the time when we grew comparatively
little. Since 1853 we have increased from
$4,000 TO 100000, and will probably ovareo
100000 by the next decenuial census, IN Ia
50. lf this had been a slave state does my
one think its growth would have been so RAP
III Racine .73rocate.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
CHOLER A.

We had hoped that even the trif ng eXer-
ton used by our citizens to allay the ravages
of this dire pestilence, had so far succeeded
as to drive it from our midst; but our hopes
were soon doomed to disappointment. The
destroying Angel is still lowering over US,
and causing mourning and desolation, where
but yesterday all was JOY and gladness.-
Since the cases reported by US some time
since, there have been several deaths by chol-
era, in this place. So far as we can ascer-
tain the number of deaths since its first ap-
pearance in Mineral Point, some ten or twelve
have fallen victims to its ruthless power. In
view of the warm weather which may yet be
expected, and the symptoms of cholera of
which many are complaining, we feel called
upon to urge upon all the importance of at
tending strictly 10 their habits, avoiding eve
ry thing calculated to pre-dispose to disease,
with a degree of watchfulness that would
characterize their course if they kne0 that
life or death depended upon individual effort.
We hear many stories from distance with
regard to cholera in this town, which are really
amusing. One gentleman came into town On
Friday last, and finding the stores and shops
generally closed, in compliance with the re-
commentator of the President, he concluded
/ that the cholera was the cause, and put in
circulation report that nearly the whole
town had the cholera, on which account no
business could be transacted in the place.
We shall endeavor to inform our readers of
| the actual amount in town, and hope they
will place no confidence in these exaggerated
reports.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
MURDER OF RUFUS CHANDLER


Our readers will be panied at the perusal
ofthe following notice of the murder of RU-
FUS CHANDLER, Esq, who was well
and favorably known TO many citizens Of THE
town a gentleman of high moral worth
The following particulars are gathered from
the Rusk (Texas) Pioneer.
"Some five or six months ago, a difficulty
occurred here between Rufus Chandler and
Joseph l.. Hogg, which came near resulting
fatally. From that time until the time ofthe
killing, General HOgg was not known to make
his appearance In town. On Sunday NOR
ming June lOth] just ter sunrise, Mr. Chan
dler was passing from his office 10 the tavern.
in doing which he had TO pass at a right anole
with long row of buildings on the street: inst
as he passed the back end OF these BUILDINGS
from a distance of about thirty steps, Gen
Hogg fired upon him with double barrelIed
shot gun, which felled him to the ground
three other shots were then fred at him
as he lay literally tearing him to peices-
! Gen. Hogc, with Two or three other men. ar
med with double-barrelled shot guns and who
were with him at the time of the firing i'm
mediately left town. He has since sent word
into town that he was willing to give himself
up and submit to the law, provided his Derson
could be secure from a mob. Ia the death Of
Mr.. Chandler, the community has lost a high
~ esteemed and useful man; and his friends
have sustained loss which cannot be reDair-
ed. Ia point of talent he stood high; in hon
esty, integrity and morality, he was scarcely
exc lied. Some two years ago he came TO
this place, from the army in Mexico. clothe-
less and penniess. long way from his native
state Maine and in a land OF strangers By
a conrse of untiring perseverance Industry,
and devotion to his profession as a lawyer, he
was fast gaining distinction and reputation at
! the Bar
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Resolutions adopted by Mineral Point Di-
vision No. Is, Sons of Temperance, at reg
ular meeting on the 8th day of August, 1919.
Whereas, an allwise and inscrutable Prov
idence has in his own appointed time, taken
from our midst, in the flower of his youth and
spring time of life, our Brother, JAMES MAR
TIN, thereby affording another evidence of the
shortness and uncertainty of human life, and
| enforcing upon US the solemn and impressive
| injunction to be always ready, Therefore
ReSolred, That in the death of our lamented
friend and brother JAMES MARTIN, our Order
has been deprived of one of its most estima-
bic members,-one whose private virtues were
in happy unison with that - LOVE, PURITY,
AND FIDELITY" which should ever distinguish
the Sons of Temperance.
ResOlUed, That while we mourn a Brothers
loss, and unite in heartfelt tribute to Broth
er's memory, we derive melancholy salts
! faction from the recollection of the unobtru-
! sive worth which endeared our departed Broth
i er to US, and which furnishes an honorable
/ example to those who survive him.
ResOlUed, That we sincerely condole with
the afflicted family of the deceased, and hum
! bly, trust that - He who tempers the wind tc
the shorn lamb viii support them in the
/ hour of their affection.
! ResoiUed, That as tribute of respect to the
memory of our departed Brother, the members
of this Division will wear the usual badge OF
mourning for thirty days.
! Resotced, That the foregoing Preamble and
/ Resolutions be signed by our w. p, and R
S., and the seal Of this Division be attached
and the same be presented to the mother and
family of the deceased.
f. S. SPRAGUE, W. p.
j. b. CLANCY, r. S.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
SURRENDER OF ROME.

Rome has at length yielded to the overpow-
ering force OF numbers. The vctory-if such
it can be caIled-is shameful one to the
French, and will do more to destroy the
character, to impair the strength, and blast
the fair fame of the so called Republic, than
would defeat in any battle waged in a decent
cause, with loss of hundred thousand men
1t remains to be seen what use France will
make of her advantage. If the Pope is rein
stated on his temporal throne, what will he
be more than a mere dependant on French
power Politically nay. even religiously
TO extent-he must sact as his master please, ;
or he viii be degraded and abused.
But little reliance can be placed on the
Hungarian and Austrian accounts, although
it would seem probable that no great advan-
tage had been gained on either side.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
TALL WIFE AT.

e We were yesterday shown a sample of
what Wisconsin can do in growing wheat
The specimen presented was cluster of 81
heads, which owed their rise to importance TO
one kernel, 1t is Of that variety known as
bald wheat The heads would average more
than four inches each and were flled-the
longest stalk was about 3 feet inches high
This remarkable specimen was raised on the
farm of Mr. Rolcdon, one and halt miles from
this town, and has been examined by good judi
ges who unanimously agree that 1t sprung from
one grain. Mr.. Rowdon is the more confident
that it grew from one kernel, from the fact
that his crop was bearded wheat and this one
grain of bald fell and grew some eighteen IN
ches from any other stalk. II is his intention
to preserve this variety, with the hope that
further and important results may follow
Grant County Herald.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
[ Il b I RIB U n b
Mineral Point, August 10, 1919.
WING State Convention.

A State Convention will be holden at the
Capitol in Madison, on Tuesday, the fth day
of September next. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, Tor
the nomination of candidates for State officers,
to be supported by the Wings of the State,
at the State election in November next
The State Central Committee recommend
that said Convention be composed of one del
egate from each and every Assembly district.
MADISON, July 18th. 1919.
ALEXANDER l.. COLLINS,
GEORGE II. SLAUGHTER,
ALEXANDER BOTKlN.
NATHANIEL w. DEAN,
PETER W. MATS,
State Central Committee,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE.

The doctrine of removal from office on ac-
count of difference of political opinions, or
q bestowing all the ''spoils' upon political
fsiends, has never been favorite one with US,
K, we must confess that the responsibility
listing upon the President and his Cabinet,
i Of sufficient importance to justify the re-
l.oval ofall who are unwilling to aid in bring
lag about such changes in the Government as
tae people appear to demand, and filling their
places, not with party pets, but with men of
sound discretion, whose views upon the great
rational questions Of the day, shall harmon
lie with those of the President. When a
change of the policy of an administration is
dasired by the people, it is brought about by
placing in such offices as are under their con-
t:ol, men who are known to favor such meas
uEes as may be desired by majority of the
people, and the true theory in regard to re-
p,ovals is that none should be permitted to re-
main whom the President would not under
tie circumstances attending each case, APP
point to Office. If he be chosen by the peo-
pie to change the principles and measures Of
HIS predecessor, or TO reform abuses, and place
/ administration CT the government upon q
nsw track, he has the power mainly through
changing its agents, and in our opinion, the
president is just as responsible for retaining
aa unworthy man in office, or one whose
Vows differ from his own upon great national
Questions, as he would be for appointing a
similar person to office, for the reason that no
Subordinate officer holds his place except by
HIS permission, which is equivalent to re-
appointment.
/ 1t is very evident that in electing General
/ TAYLOR to the Presidency, the people desired
/ tc accomplish a change in the Government.
and correct abuses of which it was alleged
the former administration was guilty. How
is this to be accomplished, if the same agents
are retained-agents who have been guilty,
nos only of favoring, but of aiding in carry
ing into effect those measures of which the
!, pebble complain! As well might it be ex-
pected that the master ola vessel would guide
his ship into safe port by standing upon
deck and pointing to the North Star, while
! the helm and all its workings were in the
i h5:nds of those bound another course, as for
tbs President OF the United States, be MS
nlaayes ever so good. to accomplish refor-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

nation in the affairs of Government, while
its subordinate agents were all using their in
fuence against him.
W hat new measures could be expected to
be brought about by Gen. Taylor, if he is to
be surrounded by the same men who coun-
selled and advised with his late predecessor
in bringing about the same abuses which he
is called upon to correctly men who have
ever opposed and vilifed him, and who desire
that his administration should end in disaster
and disgrace! The people knew that Gen.
Taylor was ''persuaded that the welfare of our
country required change of men and meas
ures, in order to arrest the downward tenden-
CIV Of our national affairs" With this under
standing they placed in his hands the power
to bring about such change, and OF him they
have right to demand such change. 1t is
stated, and we do not doubt the truth of the
statement, that since Gen. Taylor's admins
tration commenced, s'more Locofocos have
been appointed to office, than there We're
! Wings appointed during the preceding TWEEN
! ty years,-if we omit the brief season of
Wing rule after the election of Gen. Harri-
son;'' in addition to which a very large num-
| Der of the same party have been retained in
office. And vet, the most bitter, vindctive,
rancorous ISLANDERS are hurled at him, not only
by the entire Locofoco press, but by men who
for good and sufficient reasons have been re-
moved from office since Gen. Taylor became
| President. What then, we would ask every
candid man, is the duty of Gen. Taylor, with
regard to removals Certainly no one can
hesitate to answer, that just regard for the
character of his administration, and the wish
es of his constituents, require general change
in eUery department that can have the least
bearing upon the character of his administra-
ton.
The defalcations which have been discov-
cred in officers recently removed, would GER
tainly indicate that these removals have not ia
ken place a day too soon. We learn from the
''RepubIic," of Washington, that Patrick
Collins, Surveyor of the Port of Cincinnati
removed by Gen. Taylor, proves to be de,
faulter to a large amount. Nathaniel Derby.
late temporary Navy Agent of the United
States at Marseilles, in France, proves to be
a defaulter to the amount of over S155, 500
In addition to which, others might be men
toned, all of which have been brought tC
light by me exercise of the removing and APP
pointing power, so much complained of by
our political opponents.
We agree with the Republic in the senti
ment, and we believe we speak the mind o.
every friend of Gen. Taylor in Wisconsin
and the Union, when we say that it is the du
ty of the administration to place such men il
each of the offices under its control, as viii
aid in giving to it that character desired by
the President himself, even if to do so re
quires the removal of every locofoco from
Maine to California.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
WISCONSIN STATE EDUCATIONAL
CONVENTION.

The undersigned, believing that the great
cause OF Popular education IN this State may
be advanced, and the efforts of its friends svs-
tematized by mutual consultation and deiib-
GRAFTON, most respectfully request the friends
of Free Schools and of Universal Education
throughout the state, to assemblein Conyen.
ton at the Capitol, 10 the village Of Madison.
on Wednesday the 10th day of October next,
at 0 O'Clock, A. NJ, for the promotion of this
paramount interest of our commonwealth:
Eleazer Root, State Super Pub. instruc.
James L. Enos, Ed. n. w. Educator.
Samuel T.. Thornton, Teacher, Madison.
II e. Barry, City Superint., Racine.
j. r. BradJUay, Town SDerint.. DeIevap
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Ma. Bliss IF you will announce in your
paper the name Of ANU Ell CRAWFORD
Esq, as a candidate for the office Of County
Judge for Iowa County, you will oblige many
voters without regard to party. Although
Mr.. Crawford is now absent in the East, and
will probably not return until after the cleo
ton, at the solicitation of many personal
friends Of both political parties, before leav-
ing, he consented that his name might be used
for said office. MANY FoTERs.
Aug. 4th, 1919.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Cost 0fthe G-eUase.-We see it stated by the
municipIe authorities of New Orleans, that
the expenses incurred in stopping the Sauve
crevasse exceed $50, coo.
The shoe business is the life and sole of
Lynn.
The New Orleans papers say that it is
comparatively cool it that city, and that the
thermometer has at no time been above 90 de-
grees.
Five iron bridges are now in process of con-
struction in Utica for the New York and E
RE Railroad. They are from twenty five to
forty feet long, and weigh only 5000 tons
each.
Gen. Gaines Property.-The Gaines prop
erty il is said, is 10 be equally divided between
the widow aud two
The Troy Budget state that every case of
choleI a reported to the Board of Health Of
that city has termned fatally.
Noble .4ct.-Judge Mclean, who has a
number of tenants in Cincinnati, has written
a letter TO his agent there, instructing him not
TO let his tenants suffer, but TO administer to
their relief as far he is able in every possible
way. This is generous.
L I've SItduipOdtS us us udll1 running between
Buffalo and Chicago have been laid up for the
present, and two of the lines between uffalo
and Detroit. We presume the cholera is the
principle cause.
IU0 G0yernOrS.--Adyices from Florida in
form US that Gov Mosely, the old democrat
ic executive, still holds on to his office, and
intends doing so until October next. Gov
Thomas Brown, Wing, who was eleted last
Eli 4
so that Florida is blessed with two Cover
nors.
Hungary.-Our Correspondent intimates
very distinctly that our Government is takinp
means to ascertain the true condition of Hun
gary. All information relating to that brave
and chivalrous people will be eagerly sought
after. The sympathes not only Of our Gov
ernment, but of the whole nation, are with
them.-.4iaS.
Clergyman Dead.-Rev. A. VanCourt, pas
tor OF Sd Presbyterian Church of ST. Louis.
died ofchoera, on Sunday week. Rev. Viii
ting Griswold, Rector of st Johns Church,
st. Louis, died on the oath. The Danville,
Ky. Trib. announces the death OF Rev. H. b
Bas ON, d. d. President of of the Transyl-
yania U nversity, Ky. of cholera.
Col Jack Hays-Not dead. There is a par
agraph going the rounds of the Northern pa
pers, announcing the death at San Antonio.
on the 1st ult, of the Texan hero. who is sta
ted to have fallen a victim to cholera. 1t is
entirely uulounded.-Mobile (Ala.) Adv. Ju-
ly 6.
0FThe New York Express states that
the immigration at that part for some weeks
past, has been on the average over a thousand
a day-in all, SO, 94I in "a days. This is I'M
precedeuted.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

The State School Superintendant.-Prof f..
Root, says the Madison Argus of the 18th ar
rived in that place last week, having for the
past three months been engaged in the eastern
and northern counties of the State in educa-
tiona labors. He will remain in Madison u
bout two weeks, to complete the publication,
in pamphlet form, of the School law. with
the notes, plans, &c, and then visit southern
and western counties of the State.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10
WING Meeesra e.

The Wing Electors of the Southern As
sembly District of the County of Iowa, are
requested to meet at the Court House IN MIN
eral Point, On Saturday the 9Th day of Sep
TENDER next, for the purpose of choosing a
Delegate to attend the State Convention, TO
be held at Madison on the 18th proXimo.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Other names will be appended to the call
as soon as received. Editors throughout the
State are requested to give the above one or
more insertions and call the attention of their
readers to it editoriaIIy.
Persons wishing their names appended to
the call are requested to forward them to the
Educator, Racine, Wis.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Gen Cass TO Resign. The Chicago Adver
Iiser learns, from reliable authority" that
Gen. Cass will resign his seat in the U. s.
Senate during the ensuing winter. The
Michigan Legislature having instructed him
to vote for the PrOviso, he proposes waiting
until that question comes up, when he will
make Il great speech against it and Col. Ben
ton, and then resign.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

WORMS CANNOT EXIST THE SYSTEM if a lib
eral use be made of the Clickener Sugar-coated
Vegetable Purgative Pills. They not only destroy
the worms, but thoroughly cleanse the stomach
and-bowels of the mucus or Shiny substance which
supports them Their operation is so gentle that
they may be administered to children of the most
tender age without producing those injurious eff
fects upon the general health, which have always
constituted the most serious objection to Vern1i-
fuges. Their metallic base is generally so violent
in its operation, that the system seldom RECEIVERS
from the shock unit! the patient has arrived at
years of maturity or actually out-grown it. We
know of several at this moment whose constitu-
tional vigor has been SO completely paralyzed by
the lnJudlclous administration of metallic Vermi-
tuges while young, that they almost totally I'M
fitted for the transaction of ordinary business
The Clckener Sugar-coated Vegetable Pills, on the
contrary have never been known to leave any in
furious effects behind them. They rather serve
to invigorate the system, and render it proof a.
gainst the most inveterate ailments.
DR.. Cody Little Fort, Lake Co, IL, the only
general Agent for Illinois and Wisconsin. All or
ders must be addressed to him,-great Western
Medicine depot
Also for sale by R. d. Pulford, Mineral Point
Saxton & Co, Wiota.
K. Waugh, Shulsburg
And IN almost every town III the Western States
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

IL We selected several items of news from
.apers received last evening" which were intended
zor our paper to-day; but some kind friend who
6ould not wait for the Tribune, took the hbarty,
during our absence from the office to carry them
aft for which, of course he has our -
Our readers can wait of course
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

Kentucky Life The row of {. NJ. Clay.
with the Turner's has been followed by apolh.
81 fatal recontre in which Mr.. Austin was
killed BY Judge Campbell, both candidates fer
the convention. Both attended public NEE
ting al Paducah, and addressed the peope.--
Austin pronounced a statement by CamEbesl
false. and thrust his fist IN his face. Camp
bell drew pistol and shot Austin dead 4
court ofinGuiry was held by four Magistrates,
and Campbell was discharged without dis.
sentiug voice.
David Merriweafher, Esq, one Of the pro-
slavery candidates for the Convention in Je:tars
son County. was shot at, thrown from III.
horse, aud iniute I, near Louisville, few
nights ago. His as$ailaut attempted to ROB
hls pockets while Mr.. NJ was down. bu;. he
dew small knife and cut the assassin acj5Sss
the throat and escaped. The assassin Ma
traced by 5loodshed for some distance. !. !:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

New CHURCH.-The Primitive Methodists
OF this town, who now hold their meetings
IN the Court House, are erecting large and
commodious Stone Church, on Chestnut-st.,
the walls of which are nearly completed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-10

- The citizens of Platteville, Potosi,
and Lancaster, who signed literally for stock
in the O'Reiley Telegraph Line, to be extend
ed through those places and this town to Mad
ison, appear to consider themselves imposed
upon by misrepresentation of ID. S. Curtis,
the agent of O'Reiley, in relation to the citi-
zens of this town having raised the requisite
means to extend it to this place, and also its
speedy termination at some point on the Lake.
Preamble and Resolution is published in
the last Potosi Republican, setting forth their
grievances, and declare their willingness to
fulfill on their part, when they have security
from O'Reily or his agent that he will comply
with his part of the contract.
Mr.. O'Reiley's Surveyor has arrived in Po-
tosi, with 8 instructions to commence the
work Immediately, and also to extend the line
as far as Mineral Point