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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-12
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StGNER& OF THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE.
esoaeE noss. Or NSsrLvASrA.


GEoaaE Ross was born IN New Castle Della
ware, IN 1880 His father was highly es-
teemed minister OF the Episcopal Church in that
town, and he educated his son with much care.
having himself experienced the great advantage
Of a liberal education. He soon became very pro
fcient in Latin and Greek and at the age of eigh-
teen years entered, as a student the law Office of
his brother, then respectable member Of the
Philadelphia bar He admitted 10 practice
at tbe age Of twenty one years, ami fixed his res,
idence IN Lancaster where he married a highly
respectable young lady named Lawler.
Mr. Ross first appeared in public life in 176s.
when he was elected a member of the Pennsylva-
MA Assembly for Lancaster. He was much re-
spected in that body. and reelected several sue
cessive years. And when the enactrnents of the
British Cabinet for ensaying the Colonies were
causing the public men Of America to define their
positions, Mr.. Ross very readily took sides with
the patriots and heartily commended the proposed
measure Of calling General Congress. He was
chosen one of the seven delegates which represen-
ted Pennsylvania in that august Convention, and
was present at the opening IN September. 1774-
And strange as it may appear Mr.. Ross was di-
rectcd hy tie Assembly of Pennsylvania, TO draw
up Instructions which were to govern himself and
his colleagues in tie Continental Congress. And
SO highly was lie esteemed by his fellow.c citizens
that during the whole time that he was in Congress
from l77+ to l777. Ae was regularly elected a
member Of the Assembly OF Pennsylvania as a
representative for Lancaster. Nearly his whole
time was consumed by attention TO uublic duties
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-12
VOLUME ". NUFIBER 80.

further reduced from FIVE shillings (ster
ling) to one Then will the artizans. the
eultivators. the laborers, not of London
only. but to a considerable extent of Great
Britain, flock hitLer by tens OF thousands
to gaze on this marvellous achievement of
Human Genius, Skill, Taste and Industry
and be strengthed in heart and hope bv
its contemplation And as they observe
and rejoice over these trophies of Jabor's
might aud benefcence, shall they not al
so perceive foreshadowed here that fairer.
grander, gladder Future for them and
theirs. whereof this show is a preludc and
predicti01-wh wherein Labor shall baild.
replen.sh and adorn mansions Is stately.
as graceful. rs commodioas as this not for
others delight and wonder, but for its own
use and emjoyment-for the life long ho-
mes of the builders, their wives and their
children, who shall fud within its walls
not Subsistence merely but Education.
Refinement, mental Culture, Employment
and seasonable Pastime as well2 Such is
the vista which the cdifce with its con
tents opens and brightens before me
Heaven hasten the day when it shall be
no longer prospect but a benignant and
sure realization II. C..
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-12
DRUGS s MEDICINES

TTHHE subscriber is fo4s opening large Stock
Il OF fresh Drugs, Medicines Paints f3ll- Dyes
Patent Medicines, a. tscs ilst received r3n TIE
East consisting in par, 81
IElfe Lead. dry s i,ta5l. ifIae " C.6er ne-ar.
FED aud htot Let9 PAM, Lamp, d Ha1Hess
Chroa Is. Green & Ieilst Cds
Pars Greea Iip,asles s T'u7.entile
P,1tssiaa Hsaiso 8 Fjg JIRjas 6r Chalk
BiUcs, Putty. Glass Sc. &c,
Rel 4 Ieilo5r OchreS &C. G1tjct Silrer 6r .4cids
Log- iaef a- Eru-it sro5}s ptuc Chemicals
7ad f,I assort.,.s + af Drugs s Medicines.
la has also received q new supply of Dr.. ID.
Jarues Family tiea.clues Dr. ChTIsties
Gl,vanic Curative Roadway Ready Re
l.ei Perry iasls FaIn-killeF Dr.
IoHu>4u-s sarsaparlla SYRUP.
>carpa accau,tic OIL, Aloffatt 5,
Lees, Braaare5hs & Wrights
Pills, &c, &c.
Physicians,
Couutr, Dealers.
and Purchasers in general,
are respectfully inl ited 10 call and
examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere
THEODORE RODOLF.
May 18th, Hrirs Drugstore opposite
1881. ! uc Faurt House. 4.29u
FOR medical PURPOSES.
just received al Rodn.fs Drugstore.
Genuine Cogniac Brandy,
Holland G5n.
Jamaica Bum.
Pure Port. Madsria, Sherry s, Claret Wines.
= CARBOYS Nitric Acid,
= Sulptu:.c Acid.
For safe by THEO RODOLF.
Scrapa's Accoustir t1I:
Dr. Jackeon-s P.lIs aHI Tefter Embrocasion.
Pure Co. Liver O.f.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-12

We do not think We can give our read
ers anything more interesting than por-
ton of the description Of what tranzPired
during tie passage Of the train that con
yeyed the President and his party from
New York city to Dlnkirk. where the Z
RE Road meets the waters Of the Lake TO-
We omit all that transpired till tAc Com
pany passed EImira.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
VIRGINIA REFORM CONVENTION.

SATURDAY, MAY "a, lc3l
The Convention met at 10 ocl,ck pursuant 10 adjourn
nent Pray, By The Rev. Mr.. Kngsford, OF the Bup'ist
Church.
AIR WILEY presented amendment which he designs %!
tl!ng 10 The report o the Committee The Legislative De-
pa!imcn On motion ul Mr. w. Il ordered 10 be printed
Mr. CAMDEN offered The following resolution
Resolved Tat The passed ut the last session ui the
General Assembly. entitled postunc the elections
for the present taf and cor other pupnses be prine for
the use OF The members al IL" Cunvcntion.'
The resolution laid Dn the table, motion OF Mr.
FERGrzoS.
The President announced the following Committee under
tie resolution al Mr. SuGnm,rs, dys agn, arrange
the apor;onmeat nj representation, and report HE same 10
il. C"nvtnion:-Mtssrs. Lyons, Sloan. Camden, Elnks
Fisher Sati BrayGn, lunter, LeaEc Anderson, T4 art
Hives.
On moons respectively made h. Mcssrs Sloan and Riyes
they wcic eAcu:d tom serving on the Committee.
Mr. JActb pr)fuse;I the !,!iUwin4 rcs'iui!un
Resolved, Tht after to-day (Saturjay) The Convention
viii tasc from Two o'clock unl hall past four
yclnck, p II.
r sTASAHp rGvcd 10 lay tn" resolution upon the table
which Was die, cIcrj ayes +3, NOES l3
Ar RASKs Ir! amend the resolution by r-nros!nG
a. nciock, y. M aud take from O'Clock
10 5 each y.
Mr. Byep Of FreIerc& novel TO amend the amendment
5t pr"pusng meet al ami remain in session unul
orlrcx every day.
On motion Of Mr. FrsuEa the resolution and amendments
Hrrt lI!t upon the ia;".
Oa rnp,a,au Nj Smith of Grecnhiar. the Convention
rcs.!: it- inJ Gom;iire ol the Whole on the lcsia.
tive Department. Mir. Hopsns resumed the Chair.
Mr. SMlru renc rnc ~ thu ilcor, ud!;c:scd the Com
mrc icng ~ favor OI biennial sessions oi the L"gSla
uuGG. lcr further discussion this branch VI the
report liir feature Of henni1 sessions was retained.
The Committee continued in scssion, and acted on other
sections u the Commuters report; and, alter numerous
amendments were adopted the Committee and reported
progress; whercupon The C"nvcnIon adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF MAINE.

The Legislature Of Maine, having eaath organized,
the 10Th the Governors message delivered despatch
from Portland May 20, says:
The Governor bis address with discussion Of
national politics he concludes that the conprnisc
sIrcs of Congress combine the satisfactory ans
of differences which nnicr the ccustaEc could be uD-
taned.
He gives his views nj length the obligations Of the
higher law conscience and expresses the opinion that
more dangerous doctrine advanced than witch
has been put forth recently namely: that The citizen al
liberty obey resist the aw of the land according -
he shall believe it Ia ne IN Conformity wiz; IN" divine IA -"
The Government, he says, cl!f exist without slo
controlling power and lie who Claims the rgh determine
for himself whether he w obey law not, claims that
which government c,ncede ard rys und he who
cnurselS ncss the violation disobcdience OF the
will of government as manifest in existing laws guilty oil
treason against the very spirit oi repui,irGrisnl.
The Governor represents the fiscal of the State
as being in very satisfactory condition.
The public debt is $500 00 payable in annual up TO
1860 The proceeds ol public lands which, he apart TO
NEE, this debt, will furnish fo several years 10
come if they be eventually sufficient eNngush the
debt. =.
Ee makes complaints against Massachusetts Tor
bor iberal policy in regard her land claims in Maine and
esneciulIv In refusing aid in OF the Aros,
,onk road which passes principally through territory claimed
h he- He says that should Massachusetts continue her
esen attitude it will become with Name question nt st
;ous import what Of redress shall bc adopted I" pro-
tcct herself
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
A CUBAN HERO.

Monies de Oca The young Cuban recently executed at a
vann for attempting brbs pilot assist Lopez in his in
Tasion of that Island died like hero letter the Savan
nah Repubticon says
"Prsvcus 10 his execution the Captain General Conchr
gave m nne days dennunce all the patriots on The Islanc
ana PROMISED him his liberty and large sum OF money
but he nnby replied that he would die lhousat
Deaths han denouncc friend Tor said he Cuba will be Tree
ana alter generations will shed the memory OF on'
VINO e In behalf of his country, and friends IN The Uni
ted Staes will know that Cuba has thousands wht
VIII! perish oy the garoc rather than live in bondage
--<sos----
THE NEW FASHION, 4 New York house has re
goods with deep border on The side These goods arc in
tended for ladies' short dresses and the width of the cotf
will comprise the length of the skirt, We give the follow
ing description from New York paper:
THE skirt comes little below the knee and buttons ir
fronho waist plain and also buttons In front. Th
border extends round the skirt and in front the bottom
lie waistthe latter being cut 10 have the border form th
letter " The rowsers made loose, gathered into bare
al the anclc.n
dresses for ladies' consisting of Inc short dress and owsers
appeared in the streets OF that town Saturday.
The Baltimore Argus says is stated the authority Of
certain fashionable mne in that city, that several Ia.
dies shortly 10 make their appearance the public
pomenades in the female costume which meets with 40
much favor ut the North "The gly butterflies Of fashion
parading Baltimore in short skirts and full satin
pan fitting close around the ankle with embroidered bands,
will be spectacle novel unique and charming.
The age is decidedly progressing"
The Hartford Tines has ''sccn y0un. LADY dressed in the
new costuie There was nothing The appearance oi the
garments at all mmudcst but the contrary they were
The editor ooss upon the new dress decided improve
men: upon the old.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
PUBLIC MEETING IN PRINCESS ANNE.

PUBLIC MEETING in PhlNCcoo ANNE
At meeting the citizens Of Princess Anne county, held
at the Courthouse Saturday. the l1h day OF May 1851
TO lake into consideration the basis of representation;
on motion, John C. Wise, Esq was called 10 Inc cho
ana w. W. Coke appointed Secretary. . ,
ne object OF The meeting having been explained oy ie
Chairman, the following gentlemen were appon'
ted C'niittes by the Chair 10 present resolutions toI Inc
consideration OF tina meeting viz j. W. Hunter Col John
W. Lewis, Edgar Burroughs W. H. c. Lovltt, H. wood
house D. Butt William llcLanen, c. D. Ackiss and B. 5;
MhiisnIrs W. who after retiring for shor. 'ne presented
Inc lol@eVing, which was unanimously adopted
Resolved lst That we regard the basis OF representation
as a question of vital Importance.
That the basis Of representation founded upon taxation
and population combined in equal proportions is basis es-
abshed IN justice and equity the true republican pn'
clpe OF representation and furnishes basis upon which
me legislative power OF The State may securely rest
s. That we regard principle upon which all well re-
guated should be formed that section OF
the State (which bears the chief burhens OF taxation
should have the power say how those shall be i'm
posed and in what manner they are 10 be applied.
4 That protection to persons und property the ob.
ects had in view in the formation of all and
afford that projection
That support the details of the plan A. sub
tled by the Eastern portion Of the committee the basis
because we believe the principle of the mixed basis be the
correct principles and that should be applied universally
not only to the four grand divisions, but also the lesser
divisions of counties &c.
b. That our delegates in the Convention are hereby in
s'rced u vote against the rcpur, of the of eight
recently appointed 10 effect compromise.
7. That opposed 10 basis of representation eaab
shed white population alone for various reasons and
among Others because it would furnish fanatics and
agitators Of thu North just ground for attempting 10
change The basis of representation in the u s. House Of
representatives,
That the delegates from this district are hereby instruc
ted for basis of representation founded upon
on and population combined in equal proportions, and for
other
On motion, Resolved rhut copy Of the proceedings OF
this citing be transmitted delegates in the Conven
ton forthwith, and be published in the newspapers pub
lishcd in the city of Norfolk. JOHN c. WISE, Chm
W w COKE, Scc'y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
!. T. JoSEs, Secretary
DISASTER TO THE STEAMBOAT OHIO.

DISASTER To THE lEhMBoAi ohiO.
We suboin few further particulars Of the late me'ancno-
" steamboat disaster the Delaware river from the
l,dslphia North American ol Thursday morning:
"Bn,rs Tvrsp-A: an early hour yesterday morning the
steamboat Ohio which wrecked by the collision WIN
the C,in!,nauc Stockton the evening previous l'oa W
lie ee7 with The Hood tide, and ground in inc Jersey ea
r.l onui-e Spruce street, where she was ShS "'' 80
II. her upper decks being out OF water
iEe greater portion OF the baggage and other vauo.4 q"
iices, belonging 10 the passengers wh!cn ""s
In, boat when she sunk q. kahiganS Poln' "a'
in the culss OF yesterday, by the fishermen hho o
III. shore. Sume trunks. raiscs, &C, were cuus O'''"
Gloucester Point .,,, ., T. ,u.
whether uny lives had 5scn lost In the morning !s
sion was strong among the officers OF the ooa a W ~ M
h:,ari rscaped Dun. the forenoon young Remcia y
ma n,me OF lur from Charleston South CauInh whose
u.r.rls reside in B.uusyn, New YORK Known " G 'ee
n ps ss.n.cr was hauled ashore in seine al hs't NJ
|, INC afternoon Mr. John Hinsle h9h conshos .. l"e
Sr.f, I;ber,i,s hooked up Il d.owned man On the oo'
II name i: supposed be Frederick >ne;'gr, " -
.;a is :oort or;yhve years % age, anu n,s siIv.-
IN hl.Ss coat back satin vest and stflpsu pa"s'
watch anu SlfU 30 were in his pockets. lnea
were delivered 10 Cap Davis, commander Of is ooa.i
a pair Of pants also found win sra % oa I ,h
50. SO in gold n,les and siver in mem. tn
aonnsiton is persisted He probably had slnppea
~ Vim ashore 'rnis watch and money was likewise o.
!:vYTe4 Capt Davis. We sE1uI aua, ,f "a Hill
IN ,h frn:,,re was removed from the ONO yes
tsdav The company design TO oflng ifol' ,hi,p
.neatey the necessary apparatus d,os TO her bow
rs has not sustained any INJURY, ahe va
aiye were informed oy Of the PASSENGERS !se's @
evening that Mr. ndey aged sensmhan VINO W snes Mss
aboard was missing not having been seen @ ~ NOR watrrv
The disaster. ltis feared that he must nave 'ls
grave. ,,,., I, charge by the coro
o T ,:o.ndpn who had them decenty prepared tor oua
M M ~ m sr,,srr The friends OF The deceased were com
! mimic .trd with by teegrsph ,, sL,,o
We understood last night that the ooay OF Mi sne'e
had been Identified BY OF his relatives IN his cy
o IL, or was current last evening that the body OF
ady passenger had been found near Kughans pon
! md b,oug ght 10 Camden"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
TALLY lao.

Ills :- n,r will stand .hc ensuing season al my
t9Es.a Course. the season commencing the hrst o!
Mar first August He Will mares al SO,
t.4l oi s2u within the season. $50 10 Insure
ara pairing with her fue the insurance 81 10 the
!drs viii led shiings day and the creates
ri them but responsibility viii DO incureu i acc
E
PgNF0&MaNCESThe splendid performances Of Tally io arr
Oxn throughout the country scarcely need recital
I aces which when colt he hve and only los
. Consequence. heng oi order Ills great iour ni
ne uun Course in li9 w:ch lie proved vicioriou
cnItG BY New York Spirit "l the Tines and proven 0!
be the best ever run IN America hi
. w w.rr Free Trade and Bo>ona OF the best nags mel
az ' Four heats ali run and the time OF tne "o ns
rr halt second than was ever made by Boston or rash
s.r h. sane Course Free Trade the first heat IN 3SE
:: IN IS Boslona the 3d IN 752, aud Iay.tio th'
s.s,.g:.
s run a, the ha, the Pasha Of EEypta chailens,
the attention OF the sporting "ofiu
ca.u: unn Bells Life London one hiSieHt racing au
.s'r hat the challenge should be accep'co
H. uutd b- procured for the conest-ali conhdei! pre-
soul! .icorIous over the best horses III Tue ia
-.
So ,.r APPEARANCE -raliy.Iio is feet AZ inches high
c..rlu color In form and make he eXhDils sfed
ca,tcliy both for endurance and speed In the language
spas Times, "ls propeling powers are ProdigiouS
TIN, 10 HE appearance which induces even casual oo
+ ye...v. ttiHt he can run all DAY.
t-uGKiE Tally lilo guI BY Boston out OF Tom Ioust
by Sir Harry. d. b. Spread Eagle gg d. by hlns
| -: by risay's Ranger; genuine Arabian gggg oy
,r;e Oscar ggssg by the imported horse vampire
I ID C,, Carer B,axion's Kitty Fisher.
o..uy believed horse III the country can boast OF
l.. ..,l.i., JAMES TALLEf.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
THE NJ r. CHURCH sUlT-In the U. S. District

THE NJ. E. CHURCH SUIT.-In the U. S. District
oo1;; usss az Ne% XQ5k R9 Mis- drsunsn
s con,ended that the feeling which existed In this gene
Conference on the question of slavery in lsi4 rendered
separation imperative the two sections Of Inc country
consistent with the peace and harmony and o,
b Church could not go on together He conended that
the decision was fully authorized and legally made aHd a'
the Southern portion are entitled to share INC 000A
Germ and TO the portion due TO them since Ieia.
AT the conclusion of his remarks MIR. itcveray S.nsu'
for defence alluded to portions Of the constitution Offered III.
rhurcn by which he will contend analogous TO portions Oh
i've constitution Of the United States relates TO Con
ss thai The General Convention had power 70 auiho
Tize separation. He merely stated the point,
Mr. Fancher then rose and argued for the defence
Mr. Choate would probably open the case on the pa' ~
the defendants Friday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

\ SMART OLD pARTY.-Ihcrc arc, Says the Prov
dence Post) hiry-unc States in the American Union, and
in all these the "unvesal whg party" has got just four Go
vernors Just one Of these is located in New En-. and
captain general and commanGcrin-chcf Of The proyinc:
Of Vermont Really this is very obscue place condition
we mean-for whggery from and especially in the
contest foi the election OF chief represent twenty
thirty millions Of people The old party will have stir It's
sumps the coming year. or will hardly have enough IL
erect platform in 1882 As there is luck in odd numbers
will net come Of the States out South Wes be generous
enough to loan the Wings Governor, just
with ?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
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THE RAGLAND WILL CASE

Has been before the Circuit Court Of Law for the county
Of Hcnrico since the Sth instant We learn that length
land is In sight and that probably the proracted
amna of witnesses will be concluded to-day So The
arguments Of counsel will forthwith commence From tn,
high standing OF Of the members Of the bar engaged r
this case we may expect legal battle characterized BY sail
and eoquencc of the highest order Mr. Patton leads to the
charge his host composed Of Messrs. Scott Green ant
Fleming for the proponents OF the win; and Mr.. Wise with
planted pike supported by the veteran Gen. Gordon
Messrs Lyons and Robertson, sus,ans the shock beha
of the contestants Those curious in anpcrtannl
to verbal warfare will doubtless attend the Circuit Court
this week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

THE WHEAT CROP.-Tne late rains ane "aii @ "'ais, ~
~ bve gr.arIy Droyed the appearance oil The grain re
river bottoms promise 10 yicli an aveIaGe cop ~ s
portion of the upland will rcey yield hal cop. IN me-
instances the Hessian y almost entirely Destroyed s
We have seen some fields that will not ee worth
harvesting, nnIess the shall be p1'rac'ed Ky w. "
generally more promising than usual " oods'ccS g"
Tenth Legion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27
DIED.

Drn Yesterday morning the residence OF r b. lla F..
JESToS onv child Matthew and Jane L. anIeiso'-s
rcar month and days. The lrienis and "
nn.ssl 10 attend her funeral this morning. at ~ esoeh'
DIED. on 2h May at nglesis his late ssdeaGs ~
slles, 500 Of The late Judge r Baro1ur) N .ns 1G
.e. leaving widow three children, ard iAfsc ce' y "
and relatives bsmoan his loss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

DEATH OF AN EX SENATOa.-Hon. John Morrl-
0s,, Of Monroe county, Aa for many years member Oh
tho Alabama Senate died Of cholera, about 20 miles rom
rIo,s,on Texas, on the 9th instant.