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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
The Bsg.istS Of Kew York On tie Fugitive
SLAVE Bill."

At The annual session of the New
Iorls State Baptist Convention held at
Eroean9et on the 9Th and 10th of Octo-
TER, $500. an thermal meeting Of Dele
gates uas 81 called to give a suitable ex-
Ir--,jon OF their views and feelings in re-
gard + she law recently passed By Con
4rcss FIR tie re arrest of fugitiyes from
labor This meeting composed of both
caer-yuen aud iaymcn TO the number Of
some hundreds was large and enthusiast
tic and animated b ono spirit as to its
object Bcv GIBBON WILLIAMS
was called to the Chair and Rev j 2.
0.cott appointed Secretary. \ Commit
tee aapon 4 to draft resolutions. made
the following report, which was adopted
without single dissenting vote
Your committee appointed to draft and
present resolutions expressive Of the sense
Of this meeting upon the recent law enac-
ted ~ the United States Congress and
approved by the President. commonly cal
led tic Fugitive Slave Law beg leave to
Present the following as their report
II1e.css. the said law is manifestlv a
recadiuG step in the cause Of human hber-
- and derriyes the colored inhabitants Of
tho Free States Of the benefit of the Ha-
teas Corpus. and the right Of Trial br
Jury ara whereas it LAYS the citizens Of
sad States under the legal obligations to
assist the slave holder and the siave-hun-
ter il q business against which their NOR
al sense and best sgmpathies revolt with
instructive and unutterable aversion, and
whereas tile said law Is oppressive in its
b airing and disastrous in its results TO
mllt.tades Of those whom we have learn
Ell ta respect and love as American citizens
and as Christians whose only crime Is
that they have awaited themselves Of the
opportunity which the providence Of God
has opened to them of appropriating and
cuiu1ing that boon which of all we most
Li1aly rice. and which is rs much their
brt-riEat as our own. therefore
Esss'ee} That as free citizens Of the
United States. and as lovers of equal
rights, We rcp2tsiotc the said law as con
tTaTv e tie spirit If our glorious Decla-
ration Of National Independence. and as
opposed to the direct grants of the Con
st.tusIon u every citizen the law of God
i5cs5fraE. That We will not voluntarily
ail. hy any means whatever In giving ef-
tcctyeaess to this unjust and oppressive
act Of legislation.
ReSoige}, That in all suitable ways we
will labor 10 secure steady repeal of the
said Fugitive Slave l.1w : and that IN
til such repeal shall have been effected we
gill IN all suitable ways express our sym
la-...es wi.h its oppressed subjects
GIRB0E WILLIAMS, Chm.
II 4 0lcott See'y-E !. BIr'Sf'
i. t~er
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
Price Of Pork.

The price of hogs this fall Is already
beginning TO be a subject of debate, IN
winch farmers, packers and spectators are
much interested The following extract
from letter to a leading house in this
city. gives the opinion Of shrewd and in
te.ligent observer a CINCINNATI The let
ter i dated Cincinnati, September goth
1850
n regard to the opening price Of hogs
this fail [ see no reason why the price
should be higher than it was last season,
s4v - $ to - Is. Some persons say
the market viii open at So | ara salts
fed that the crop il the Western country
viii be fully equal to that of last season.
Some of our friends say the crop Will be
short while others say We will have fall
average crop.
4 correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Gazette gives the following information
[ have travelled this summer through
all Of tie Western States. but more gcner-
ally through Missouri. Illinois, and Iudi-
ana and an convinced that of wheat we
shalt have a surplus over either last year
or the previous one Ofoats. the harvest
will BE- limited. and Of corn, much more
than al average.
From all | could see and learn from my
journey, have come to the conclusion.
previously expressed as to the grain crop
aAd can safely predict that there viii be
an increase Of cattle and hogs, | should
express such an opinion with difidence
but that am fortified by the concurrence
Of the best informed in all sections Of the
country | IS undoubtedly true that the
drought las prevailed through some por-
tiao7 u Illinois and Indiana, but, while
thfs accounts fer predictions Of = shor
crops the loss is much overbalanced by
t..e !a1eriance Of other parts Of the coun-
tty, and by the excess Vi this years plant
arg over tie last As to prices Of beef
ard pork. there is nothing to Justify high
prices AID Tie tendency Of feeling is de
cdediy opposed 10 it The highest fig
trcs now named are two dollars and
q9alter t. two dollars and a half for the
best cernfcd hogs.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
WAsHIxsrnx- Oct 81


The President has announced his determination
to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law, let the conse-
gnences be what they may If necessary he will
protect the q. s. Marshals in the discharge OF their
duties, by calling to their aid the United States
army.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 31-7P. NJ
MEMBERS OF CoNGRKss EJECT PROM PENN
srLvANIA-Gov. Johnston has officially announc-
ed the election of fifteen democrats and ten wings
to the new Congress.-He has set apart the 18th
OF December for Thanksgiving Day.
The alleged mail robbers we're brought up this
morning on habeas corpus. The Judge refusing
to receive bail, they were remanded for trial
MoRE RIorING IN PnILADELPHIA-Sever
watchmen were shot on Monday night in Moya-
mensing.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
SIS REV ARD.

- OST-On Monday, 3ist inst, between Mif-
III fin and Mineral Point or in the latter place
a POCKET .4CCOUNT-BOOK, containing
notes, accounts and receipts, of no value except
to the owner.
/ hereby forewarn ali persons from buying OF
adjusting accounts contained therein without nv
orders.
The notes were drawn as follows: One against
Jno. b. Terry, of S74 II, and in favor of lVm
Morehead one against George McLear, of s2s
and odd cents, in favor of Alexander Morehead
one against Sam1 Miles, of about $50, in favor OF
Alexander Morehead; one against Christopher
Richards of 50, and in favor of VIM Morehead
The above reward will be paid to any person
on delivery of said book and contents at this Of
fee, or to the subscriber, OF information where it
be found. WM MOREHEAD.
Oct 25. 1850. 152 -3wsS2
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

THE WORLDS FAIR-A Bostonian spec
ulator proposes plan by which they who
choose may go to London and see the biz
Fair, in the Spring, and come back again
all for not more than one hundred dollars
He says he ascertained from good author
ity, that provided one hundred passengers
can be obtained. the proprietors of line
of first class packets will agree to furnish
a passage to Liverpool and back and pro
vide good accommodations and excellent
fare, for the sum of sixty dollars each
The whole trip and stay to include about
three months
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
Further-Bv Tstegrapbl

Kenosha city s. 7Gpn.-49o mnj. for Dur.
kee
Haukesha-74 maj. for Duskee.
LaEe 1ftHs-D0ty's muj. .. Brown Shcr-
1iff. II maj. Drake. l8. Geo. Hubbard
wing, Assembly. % maj
Jegerson-Doty's maj. 2l6; Koshkonong,
Dory's m"j So.
JanesriAe- Congres,-Eastman 1l3 maj
Senate, Palmer, I25 maj. assembly, Hug
gI.is so maj.
Twtle-Cong, Cole maj; Sen. Palmer
> do. Assembly, Egery wv 6 ulaj.
WhifeW1ter-Durkee I28 Einore 80
Assembly, Heminway wing 90, John S4ts-
horn, dem Sc.
Pe,oaukee-Durkee 1874 maj.
Port Tashing!on-Doty 225; Hobart 2l2
Bek3ium-D"fS 81. Hobart So
She5oygqn-Hnh5rt 379 mai
Racine-Durkee 385 maj III Racine As
senhiy district.
Undergraduates 81, Elmore 35.
-HiitCaukee-Eimorr's maj in the city and
town II77.-Wllsou Cd in first ward elected
by about I00.-G. II Walker 10 5th ward
by about $50.
Buffalo " Y--CoUnty ticket Dem. about
$50 ahead. Gov. somewhat less.
LATER,
Vtife1cater-In this Assembly district, Durkee'
majority is III. Hemnway. wing, is elected to
the Assembly.
Observation-Disclosures is elected to the Sen
ate. schGfiler elected Register by "a maj. Con
over elected sheriff over John White. IL. X
u hite elected clerk OF the court by large major
ity. Balance OF the democratic ticket elected
By1stoL henosha CO-Durkce, 1870; Elmore 5
Pleasant PrGlle.-DuTkee LOG; Elmore g.
FROM NEW YORK.
Ne,c York City.-Whig mayor elected by 6,O0O
maj Briggs, Brooks and Halves, wings and
Hart, dem. elected to Congress.
Genesee Co"nty.-I, 500 wing maj-, on the state
ticket
Ontario County, 100 wing on state ticket
albany Cdy-3,459 for Hunt and 32s3 for
Seymour. Corning 1879 ahead for Congressman
in the city.
Onqadaga County, close
Oneida Corsay-Uuca, 3 for Seymour-23 for
NiathIeson Tor Congress. Rome, 125 Tor Seymour;
Cayuga, 5 Tor Hunt Orleans reported even
Little Falls, 60 for Seymour.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

THE RICE HARvEsr-The Savannah
Republican states that the rice of the new
Ell p is now all cut The crop is most
abundant, and the grain Of superior quail
IT. The weather has been most favora-
lie for harvesting, and continues good.
though gale now would be attended with
disastrous consequences. 1t is said that
tie crop was never harvested so late be.
FIRE The very first crop is now ready
fJr market, being about one month behind
the ordinary time which new rice is de
Ilycred
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
Bounty Lands.

To Soldiers Of the Ladian Vars, and
Last Var rcith Great Britain:
gnHE undersigned prepared to prosecute
~ Claims under the late Act of Congress.
granting Bounty Lands TO Officers and Soldiers
IN the Last War with Great Britain, in any OF
the Indian Wars since $780, and to Commissioned
Officers in the Late War with Mexico, and hereby
give notice to persons having such claims, or
wishing information in relation to them that they
will receive prompt attention by applying per-
sonally OF by letter (post-paid) to
GRAN FORD & PARIS.
Mineral Point Oct II, 1850 l51-tt
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

~ Peter NJ Deshong, the well known
mathematical expert, died very suddenly
few days since on board the steamer CT
ty of Toronto, while en- route from Kings
ton to Toronto 1t is supposed that his
death was caused by an attack of appo-
plexy He had recently given a course of
lectures upon his favorite theme at Quebec
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

INFORMATION WANTED-Of William
Vest, who enlisted at Galena, for the Mex
lean war, in one of the last companies that
started from Illinois He is now about
20 years of age, has red hair, freckled face
&c and formerly resided at Fort Winnie
bago, Wis. Any person giving any infor-
nation relative to him, to Henry Vest at
Madison shall be literally rewarded
~ Wisconsin and Illinois papers
please copy.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07


The statute of J. C. Calhoun, by Powers, which
was lost at the wreck of the Elizabeth, in July
last has at length been recovered, after the most
persevering exertions The only damage it has
sustained Is a loss Of the right arm, which can be
easily repaired.
BALTIMORE, Oct 81.
a number of BaltimoreaDs are engaged in pre-
pairing documents for the purpose of proceeding
TO Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and other
cities, in quest of fugitive slaves
The New Orleans papers of the gath say that
the new crop OF sugar is coming in rapidly
The bark Rose Standish cleared thence on the
23d for for New York with cargo of new su-
gar, being The first shipment of Inc season for the
north.
The Charleston Sun says that Aiken, the sue
cessful candidate for Congress from the Charles
ton district, is a Gisunionist man.
Senator Foote Is addressing the people of Mis-
Sissippi in favor of the Compromise measures. and
IS replied TO by Gov. Qui,man.
The Governor of Maryland has issued proc
lamation. setting apart the 2sth day of November
Tor thanksgiving.
CIScINSATI Nov l.
Raymond Montesquie mas been paTdoned by the
Governor of Missouri, On the ground that he tool
no part in the homicide.
President Taylors remains arrived here from
FItchburgl Yesterday.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
I'd s. ~ IS TR F.

~ B. MINER. Of the firm of MINER &
va FAIRIES, MILWAUKEE,, Wisconsin,
I'D g s. c etc 81 ne o. Cts { g.
Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of
Mineral Point, Platteville. Lancaster and Potosi.
that ne will visit each place, on professional
tour, during the months OF November and Deem
Der next, and anticipates giving entire satisfaction
20 all requiring his services.
Oct. 10Th, 1880. soft
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
BY TELEGRAPH
REPORTED FOR THE WISCONSIN TRIBUNE.
MADISON. Nov. 7th

This county has given Eastman lar ge
majority, probably 800 The Locos have
a Senator and one Member of Assembly.
the other is doubtful but possibly Loco.
Jefferson county will probably give Do
TY good majority for Congress.
Rock county as far as heard from, will
give EASTMAN a small majority.
Milwaukee county and the east district
Will give DURKEE a majority for Congress
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
Postscript.
Cheering News from the States of
NEW YORK AND MICHIGAN.

HUNT, Wing, elected Governor of New
York and all the Wing State ticket ex-
cept State Prison Commissioner.
Eighteen wing members of Congress and
IS to so wing Members of Assembly.
MlcHrGAN.-Every wing member of
Congress elected
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

: movement Is now in progress in Can
sll ID ameliorate the condition Of the col
cred population Of the Provinces a
tract If land las been purchased in the
tevnship Of Raleigh, Canada West, CON
ra.4iae about 5000 acres, on which a
school and mission have been established.
aad are low in active operation
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

II The extensive Planning and Touring
Mill of J ?. Howell, st Louis. was des
troyed by fire on the 18th ul. The stock
of flour and wheat destroyed amounts to
81, 900. and insured for $4,000. Lum-
Der destroyed So 600.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

BisHoP HAMLrN of the NJ E Church, is
In a precarious state of health A letter
dated at Peoria, Ill, Oct 10th, says that
the Bishop was at that place, no better,
and would probably never leave there.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

TIE NUMBER INDIANS who have beer re-
moved by the government from this to the other
side of the Mississippi is $4,000. There are on
ly 25o0o remaining, and this number will rapidly
diminish from natural causes.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

CITIzENsHrP-Since the first of July
last, and up to the 18th of October there
were l2S persons of foreign birth natu-
rai'zed In the city of New York and in
the same time were filed $50. declara-
tons Of intention TO become citizens
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

THE REFORM IS AccoMPL1sHED.-T
people of Pennsylvania have given ma
jority of 72,340 in favor of an electro
Judiciary, and the Constitution is to be
amended accordingly
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
NEw YORK. Oct. 81. 8 p. NJ.

One day later dates published from Europe
Paris papers Of the 18th confirm the state
ment that the meeting of the Parliamentary
Committee was tranquil and unimportant.
Accounts OF the 18th, received at Ham
burgh, state that Frederckstadt is heap Of
ruins, and deserted by the inhabitants
Jenny Lind remains only a fortnight lon
ger. She is to give one or two morning con-
certs, and we understand that the y orth Riy-
er Boats, generally, have agreed to issue re-
turn tickets to visitors to her concerts, without
extra charge.
The great Union meeting came OFF last
night at Castle Garden, and some thousands
were present. George Wood, ESQ.,, was
chosen Chairman. Excuses were received
from absentees. The speakers were Messrs.
Hoffman, Brooks, Brady, Everett, and Sand
ford. Resolutions approving of the Commit
tee Bill measures, were adopted, and a vigil
lance committee Of SO was appointed for the
Unions safety.
EITcHBuRGH, Oct. so.
Read Washington, of the family of Geo.
Washington, has resigned his office Of u. S.
Commissioner, as he will not serve under the
Fugitive Slave Law.
Boston, Oct 81, P. NJ
BANK RoBBEaY.-During an attempt to rob
the village bank of Danvers, Mass, one of
the robbers was shot dead by the watchmen,
and turned out to be John G. Page, a brother
in-law of the cashier.
The other three escaped IN carriage It
occurred about O'Clock this morning. The
directors had been forewarn ed of the attempt
and Waterman been on watch for n week
past.
Hughes & knight, the slave seekers, have
left Boston on their return home, without any
captures.
George Thompson, the English anti-slave-
ry agitator, is tie have reception by the COL
ored population, and other aboIitionists.
A Telegraph from Portland states, that the
Powder mill of Camden, Maine, was blown
up on Tuesday, at noon, killing three men
who were known to have been in the mill at
the time.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

DEATHS IN PRIsoN-There have been
10 deaths of convicts in the Ohio States
PeDetentiary since the lst September last
During year previous to that date there
was not one.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

MRs HESRr A. WISE, whose sudden death
was announced a few days since. died in conse-
quence of premature acco Ichment, which oc-
CURED three days after her husband left her to Ike
his seat as delegate TO the State Constitutional
Convention of Virginia. He obtained unanimous
leave of absence to return to his desolated home.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
q o U u ssW "a a q d S z

= o U u y z Z a q d S Z
INH HE undersigned, General Land Agent will
- give particular attention to obtaining WAR
RANTS from Washington to Soldiers, who are en-
titled TO them by the late act of Congress
He Will also attend TO locating warrants on lands
for those who obtain them under the above act
long residence in, and thorough knowledge of
Western Wisconsin will he believes enable him to
give good satisfaction to those who may call on
him.
CHARLES F. LEGATF,
Land gent and Surveyor
Mineral Point, October 3Ist 1880 II
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

THB JoURNErMEN SuormAKERs OF CnIcAGo
held meeting short time since, for the purpose
of forming a Protective Union Association
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

J1SSY LINE gets as much for the use
III lie. voice one evening, az two thousand
men do for working all day with their
hands.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

Recommendation Hutchinson has returned
to his home in Milford, n. H., much relieved, we
are happy to say from the sad maady which had
befallen him. The disappointment of the family
from this stroke is very great, they sing
ing to full houses, with the prospect of very
pleasant and profitable winter tour at the West
They now entertain the nope of speedy and en-
tire recovery OF their smtten brother
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

LACE Maxine IN VIRGIsIA-A company in
that State has advertised for 1000 good workers
to be employed in the manufacturing of lace, EN-
broidery, &c. Good remuneration is offered.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

AR AL exercise are the best remedies
for resumption. If you would have heal
~ lungs. rise before daybreak.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
ESfrGu Notice.

Care 70 the enclosure Of the Undersigned,
- WING near Otter Creek, in the town of
ess4 Highland, Iowa county, about the
first day OF October A d. 1850, Brinde Ok,
about seven years old; had ring and staple in
right horn; other marks or brands perceivable
I he has heen taken mp by me- and the owner
Is requested TO prove property, pay charges. and
take him away. JONATHAN WHITE
Otter Creek, Wis, Oct 2s, 1850 [4.2-4w
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07

VESSEL AsHoRE-The Schooner Anne
"a With a cargo of Lumber, went ashore
sell Of the Piers on Friday
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
NGIrT6GGo

In this town, the Sd inst, by the Rev Mr.
Mon RoE, Mr.. L. G. WHEELER to Miss CoRxELIA
BEECH, daughter of CURTIS BEECH, Esq, of this
place.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
DR.. CHRISTIE'S
GALVANIC NECKLACE

IL used for all complaints affecting the Throat or
Head, such Bronchitis Inflammation Of the hrlat.
Nervous and Sick Headache, Dizziness OF the Head,
Neuralgia IN the Face Buzzirg Roaring IN TIE
Ears, Deafness which generslly Nervous and Inst
distressing complaint called Tic Doloreux.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
TssEen ED

TOY the subscriber residing near Darrell Town,
- on the l4th OF October, a Red Heier, with
star in the forehead, white spot on the near flank:
also small white spot behind the fore shoulder,
and good deal of white on the belly; one short
horn w. J. MITCHELL.
Novr 5th, 1850. T4:2-4w@
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-11-07
Dry Goods:

Blankets, sattinetts, Travelling Shawls of all
Merinos, -4lpacas, kinds, Fringes,
Oeanes, Cambrics Duck,
iala and Scotch Plaids, Burlaps Meal Bags,
'aid and Plain Linseys. Linen and Colt. Thread
iik and Cot. Velvets, Wool and Colt Yarn
Whit Red, Green, Yellow Scarlet and blue MoTeen,
and Blue Flannels, Buck Gloves and Mitts.
;roadcloths OF various Hosiery Chambrany and
grades and colOrs. Scotch GInghams,
,assimeres OF all colors. Green and blue Berage,
hldrens A prom Check. Ladies and Gent s KID,
;ro Buff and VT Linens, silk and Wool Gloves,
kentucky Jeans, Table Linen,
,lnghams Albert Cord, Beaver and Pilot Cloths,
Black Grape,
nd an endless variety of dry goods, which il
would take too much time to enumerate.
Hats and Caps:
A great variety of the above on hand including
II kinds and qualities.
Clothing:
200 Cloth Sacks; Coats and Over-C Coats of va
-ious coiors and quality. .4iso-a large lot Of
Pants, Vests. &c.
Boots and Shoes:
My stock of boots and shoes is larger than any
other store in western Wis, and the assortment
complete.
Carpets :
Q pieces assorted colors and quality;
ps. stair
8 oil cloth carpeting; colt and linen do.
Grooeries-A full and complete assortment of
Groceries, comprising every thing needful
Hardtcare of all kinds called for in this market.
Crockery and GtassscQrc-a large and well Sc
lected stock; also,
Ponder, Steel, Nails, Spikes, dc DC. &c.
Oct 1880 T4o1 Holm NH TON