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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

who have become desperate among the
settlers,an we fear that blood will be shed
unless some compromise Is effected. We
have been an impartial locker on as. year
after year, attempts have been made to
settle these difficulties. We are sorry TO
be unable to see the end yet, The decree
reasonable claim was satisfied. As it Is.
we have 10 doubt that some bona fide own
ers have been shut ont. and some spurious
claims admitted The fact that nearly all
the principal lawyers who have been en-
ployed By the settlers, and who at first
plead their cause earnestly. have since for
saken their clients, and are now arraved
against them on the side of the decree
party, has by no means assuaged the ami
mostly of the settlers They cannot be
convinced that the wealth of the Que party
has not had much to do IN influencing this
change to the detriInent Of the other
We only speak the sentiments of many
respectable citizens Of Lee county, with
out volunteering an opinion of our own in
this matter. Our fear is. that there is
trouble ahead in reference to these titles,
which all the influence Of keokuk and all
the money OF decree men, were they ever
so willing to spend it, cannot avert
Compromise and concession-a complete
cessation Of hostiIites on the part Of both
parties, are the only means left to settle
this question. This will cost something,
but not 50 much as to provoke a continu-
ance Of the present alarming state Of
/ things. Such course may not produce
universal quiet, but if properly managed,
it may leave those who refuse to compro-
mise, in such hopeless minority, as to
remove all danger out of the way The
interest Of property-holders in Keokuk
and on the tract. seems to demand peace.
ful compromise aud it appears to US that
the party most interested can afford well
to purchase. if they cannot conquer peace
where SO much IS at stake-Burlington
/ Hack Eue
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
Large Xfarr.

&c w ell tLdt was large story which the
fellow told. about shooting zine partridges
at one shot be sure. exclaimed one Of the
lumbermen occupying one of the middle
seats OF the sta re-"but there's nothing
very startling about It. 4 friend Of mine
ia Bangor, once offered to bet FIVE dollars
;hat he could load. fire and shoot a seven
gallon kes. five times while it was rolling
down hill Of about ten rods IN length,
and chal, from oli keutuckwho thought
he was considerable many pumpkins IN
tie way Of firing, accepted the bet. and
+ the kog was started. Ny friend took his
position at the bottom Of tie hilI. and bla-
zed away like whole platoon Of light ar
tillerv and when the key reached his feet
the chap from old Kentuck, says he
= Now my friend show US your shots"
We took up the keg and By the great
snakes. l was never 50 mortified n all nv
life, for [ knowd my friend was q great
shot, but with the exception of the buuC-
hole the keg was a. sound as a cocoa-nut.
Il am sorry to sav it. for [ was appoint
Cd Judge.l - bat my dear friend 1 m afraid
youll have to pay five dollars. anu try it
over again
Shake IT, says Jim-for that was biz
name
W hat for saws I
Shake IT and ser" saws he
80 W. shook the old kec. turned j.
bottom side up. and ss 10 living sinner
we turned o1t of the Internal bungbole.
the whole iye balls
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
Half-Brccd Disiurbancss-Speck of Civil War

On our late visit of few hours at Fort
Madison, on Thursday evening, We were
sorry to learn. that on Monday last. about
one hundred and fifty men in broad day
light. without disguise, left their horses
on Devil Greek, and crossing the creek
they marched IN regular order to the house
OF a person who had rented the premises
from Mr. Bullard but who had subsequent
II bought a decree title, and who had re
fused either to pay rent to Mr.. b. or leave
the farm Mr.. B had purchased and held
possession Of the property for a number
Of wears lie was willing to relinquish
his claim, if the individual who held the
decree title would repay him for his i'm
provements and the amount of purchase
money. This kind of compromise was re-
fused, and on Monday last, this company
who svmpathise with the settlers against
the holders Of decree titles proceeded to
the house. and after removing TO safe
place every article of furniture about the
premises. even to the we'll rope, they set
FIRE to the house and rejoiced at the con-
fagration. What Is very singular. there
were men present, who had lived in Lee
County for fifteen years, and who counted
the mob, and they declared they could not
recognize in the crowd, man whom they
had ever seen before.
This Is only the beginning of trouble
on the half breed tract On Thursday
smoke was seen from Madison. coming in
the direction of another doomed house -
The titles 70 property on that tract. are
far from being secure. There are men
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
VOLUME ". NUrIBER 81.
LATER FROH CALIFoB MA.
Appalling Fire al san FFanCiSt0.

Sictee~ lIilsions II Property Destroyed
Nav YoEK. jane II.
New Orleans dispatches announce the
arrival Of the Alabama, from Ckagres.
with II days later news \ terrible fire
occurred Al San Francisco, laying the city
in ashes. and destroying Sixteen Millions
OF Dollars worth OF proF erty. Among the
buildings burnt were the Custom House
Parker's National New World belmont
co.'s, and Exchange Hotels Also the of-
fee Of the Steamship Company
The FIRE spread to the shipping consuiu-
ing q large number Of vessels living a the
wharves. 1t was first discovered IN Cav
street, and ran quickly through a dozen
blocks spreading rum over all parts of
the city Hunter. GEORGE. Centre. and
FL Dorado streets are burned out Great
/ CONSERVATION prevailed during the ire
Ii is feared that a number Of lives have
been lost.
The news from the QcARTz MlyEs con
tinues cheering New discoveries are
daily made. Those working with quartz
machines were richly paid; IN some inst
ances, the average per maD vas $50 per
I day.
BUFFALO. June Il
/ The new Propeller Atlas run on shoal
+ in the ST Lawrence. while coming FROM
I Ogdensburg on Friday night, and filled a
+ little below Alexander's Bay. We learn
/ by telegraph from Ogdeusbnrg that the
Atlas had t54 packages of merchandise
for Cleveland aud Detroit. taken on II
Ogdensburg
/ Bosr0y. June 10
AFoot race was run over the Cambridge
Course. this afternoon. by r Poole. an
Englishman against time. fifteen miles in
one hour and forty inmates. which result
ed in lis dropping down on the thirteenth
mile Time hour - min
HAErF0RD. Jane Is
The Railroad Bridge four miles south
Of this place, was destroyed b fire yester-
day afternoon.
NEW YoEk. June IL
Cotton was in bloom in Alabama on tie
6th inst, and we have adyiceS from Jack
son, Miss that it was also IN bloom there
on the 10th inst
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
5GG&GGQIIWD.
SIGAERS OF THE DECLARATION OF
IADEPENDENCE.
GEORGE READ, OF DELAWARE.

GEORGE READ, OF DELAWARE.
! GEORGE READ was born in Cecil county, i, the
Province Of Maryland in the year 1894. and was
the eldest Of six brothers De was Of Irish de-
scent His grand father was wealthy resident
Of Dublin, his native city and his father ernjgra-
I ted 10 America from Ireland, about 1926. George
was placed in a school Of considerable repute al
J Chester, in Pennsylvania where he made much
/ progress in Latin and Greek, his father having
+ previously instructed him in all the common
+ branches Of good English education. lie was
afterwa1d placed under the care Of the Reverend
! Doctor Allison, VINO at various times had charge
of several pupils. who were afterward members Of
Continental Congress, or held other high official
stations
I At the age OF seventeen years, young Read com
menced the study of law in the Office of John
Moreand. distinguished barrister Of Philadelphia.
/ lie very studious, and during MS puPiloge in
I the profession he possessed the entire confidence
Of his instructor, VINO also became his warm
I friend. He was admitted to the bar in 1858. at
/ the early age of nineteen years. and then commen
4 ced career of honor and usefulness 10 himse +
and others. In 1854, he settled IN the county Of
. New Castle, Delaware, and commenced the prac-
} tee ofhis profession, Although competitors were
all around him Nr. Read soon rose to their level
and a, the age Of twenty nine. lie succeeded john
Ross, as Attorney General for the lower counties
on the delaware Of Kent, Sussex and New Castle
This oifcs lie held until elected delegate to the
4 Continental Congress. in 1874.
In 1868 IIr Read was elected member OF
the General Assembly Of Delaware. and was rec
ected to that Office eleven consecutive years. lie
was one of committee Of that body, who IN view
of The odious features OF the Stamp Act, proposed
an address to the King IN behalf OF the people OF
the Province. Mr.. Read clearly perceived howev-
CT. that remonstrances from isolated Colonies
would have but little effect, and he was one OF
those patriots Of prudence and sound judgment.
who looked 10 a general Convention Of repre6eu-
ta,ives OF the several Colonies as the surest means
through which the sense of justice IN the home
government could be reached. lie also heartily
approved Of the system Of nonimportation agree
ments and by assidaous labor, he succeeded in en-
gaging the people Of Delaware in the measure
When the sufierings Of the people of Boston
from TIE effects Of the Act Of Parliament known
as the Boston Port bill excited the warmest sym
pa>hy throughout the Colonies, and subscriptions
70 relief were every where Tnade-1Ir. Read and
Nichols Van Duke, were mrde the channel OF
transmission of the donations Of the people Of
Delaware. and l1r. Read was exceedingly active
himself in procuring pecuuiary and other aid,
lfr Read, with Cgslr Rodney and Thomas NJ
K,au lar colleagues. was apI ointed by the Assem-
T4sf. del IA 80
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

Last week, Mr. Lee, = merchant Of
Washington county Wis. lost ; 600
1t was afterwards found in a wagon rut,
near Dodgevine, By II Krerell. and re
turned Ia the eEner Prairie du Chen
Patriot
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

The raterS are apon as. We write
amid scene of confusion and excitement
seldom witnessed All the business por-
ton Of our town except one or two hous-
es is covered with water deep enough to
afford passage for steamboats,. The con
d;t;on Of affairs IS beyond description,an
can only be realized by being seen. The
Flood of "A was nothing IN comparison
with the present, and as nearly as 1t can
now be ascertained the memorable rise of
1923 failed of reaching the present mark.
On Thursday last the water commenc-
el flooding the lower portions of the fat.
and the report was brought us by Captain
Harms. Of the DR.. Franklin, Of a very
heavy rise coming down. By Friday
morning the water had risen several inch
e.. and every exertion was made to secure
the grain and other property from any IN
jury that might result from the c0ntlnua-
ton of the rise. The water, however rose
50 rapidly as to cause the destruction Of
large quantities of produce Many Of
those suffering from the effects Of the food
are farmers who had grain stored here in
sheds, and who, IN spite Of every exertion
have sustained heavy losses.
Through the whole Of Saturdy the work
of salvage was carried on with renewed
activity During the evening and night
the river commenced rising more rapidly
taau ever. while a heavy thunder storm
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

The London Daily News Published the
names of all the Exhibitors At the great
Fair. with list of the contrih utions -
Theyec upi5d forty columns Of that pager
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
/ Prn'lemfn Sa,re

4 witty Young gentleman lifing with a
rich farmer. fell In love with his daughter
On hearing this he said to the roung man
that there we're three gates between bis
house and his orcaard.aud that if he would
20 TO the orchard. aad gct number Of
apples and leave bals he had and an apple
over, at the 6gst gate aud half lie had left
and half an apple over at the second gate,
aud bali he had aud half an apple over,
at tie third gate, and bring one 20 him,
without cutting an apple, he might have
his daughter I wish to know how many
apples he left at each gate aud the mum
Der Of apples
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

Eg William Page Deputy Grand Mas
ter Of the Masonic Fraternity, while de-
livering a lecture in the Washington lodge
room at Alexandria, suddenly fell down
and expired. .--Galena Advertiser.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
From. ne Og'sala Spectator, Jisre 3.
TREMENDOUS 0TERFL0W!!

Tie r5se of 1928 Surpassed !-Inme51se
destruction Of Property '-DisaStr0ts
cfeets Of the F'lood !-Dicellings aes-
trogod Tie channel Of the lIissisSiP-
7i pr05a5Ly charged
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
Later from Calii0rnia-irriFaI of The Oregon.
New YoRK. June 2

New YoRK, jane 3
The Oregon has arrived from Cbagres
business IS much Improved aud pros
poets are recovering.
The Steamer union brought 200 pas
sengers and $4,000 in gold dust The
Oregon brought = passengers ana $500
600 in gold and the Republic 21O passcn-
gers and ~ .00Q, GOO in coid-t:te whole
amount received has been 9Z500.000 be-
side what was IN the hands OF tie 5asseu-
gers. probably 9l00000O more
At Gorgona, Millee's Hotel was struck
with lightning and one man killed
The wet season has set in two weeks
earlier than usual Some 300 passengers
were waiting at Chagres for the Falcon 10
New Orleans
The passengers Of the Gold Hunter
we're not allowed to land at TehuanteDec
A severe earthquake occurred at Val
paraiso.
The miners IL California were reapinc
a rich harvest. Considerable progress has
been made - the Commissioners in form
ing treaty with the Indians. though the
latter were still continuing their dcpreda-
/ tious in the vicinity OF Los Angeles.
There has been much snow in the noun
taius and several are reported to have lost
their lives
The prospects for good crops were IA
vorable business has revived considera-
+ bly,. and the confidence of the citizens in
the future progress Of the State is una ba-
ted
/ The Sacramento Transcript las detailed
+ accounts from the mines The George
town dicgings were paying well. some
three hundred persons were at work. av-
eraging So to $40 per day There are
some 700 or 500 miners IN S9dci valley.
who were doing we'll.
The Stockton Times gives some inter
esting accounts Of the discovery Of rich
quartz veins IN the Southern mines The
editors state that it has been established
satisfactorily, that the quartz vein viii
eventually form an iuexhaustible mine Of
wealth to the country
The Marysville Herald says. that none
Of the miners are making less than ar
ounce a day.
Quite a number Of cases Of lyuching
have occurred Two brothers named Viii
liam and John McMurtry, we're hung by
the populace at tie Nochel mines, on the
9th of April. Among the deaths in Cal
ifornia we're Andrew McIlvane Of Pitts
burgh. and Michael Conn Of Indiana
The Empire City is now coming up the
harbor.
The Empire City, from ChaGres, has
arrived she brings $50 passengers and
S2,000000 Ia gold dust
We have dates from the Sandwich Is
lands to March 10Th The difficulty with
the French had been amicably arranged
DAx1EL WEBsrER.-A large and enthu-
siastic meeting was recently held at \ ork-
town. Virginia. which unanimously nomi-
mated Hon Daniel Webster,as a candidate
for President III 1852
[The Mormons Of Salt Lake are
scattering themselves IL various direc-
tions. They recently sent out two new
colonies-one to the lower end Of the ba-
sin, where a great abundance Of iron ore
exists. and the other TO Lower California
~ i drove Of eight dromedaries pass
ed through New York short time ago.
on their way to Panama, where they are
to be used for the purpose Of carrying
burdens across the Isthmus.
The London Daily News published the
names If ali the Exhibitors al the great
Far urf.h . Ifs+ II s,e c-,-74-4 t+5c.,=
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

~ i drove Of eight dromedaries pass
ed through New York a short time ago.
on their way to Panama, where they are
to be used fo- the purpose Of carry ing
burdens across the Isthmus
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
DRUGS * MEDICINES.

IfHE subscriber Is now Opening a large Stock
Il OF fresh Drugs Medicine spaIuts OILS DYES
Patent Medicines, &c, &c iust received from the
East, consisting in part of
liwfe Lead dry 4 N oii, HI-s & Iidc- Vinegar.
Red and EIlrk Lad Pant LINN, 4 Harness
Chr0nes. Ggeel ~ ellolc obs
Paris Green T.ivsistes & Ttsrpenfisle,
Pri4ss3aH, Indigo & Fig TI-5ifar a. Chalk
Blues, PaftE Glass 6c.. Sc
FED 8 fsito'c Oc5Tes g. Qsta5 Si3rer & .4cids,
Log ked q BrG-.t 5eo0als Pine Chemicals
aad a 5ul assortment Of Dlrsgs d Nediei,.es.
liz has also received a new sfrply Of Dr. D.
Jaynes Family Medicines. Er- Cnrisjies
Galvauic Curative ka5.sa.z Ready he
let Perry Davis Fs.a-SJ.ler. DR..
IoWnsend's Sarsaparilsa SYRUP,
Scarpa acoustic Oh Al0iatts,
Lees, Brandreths 8 Wughts
Pills, &c. DC.
Physicians.
Country Dealers
and Purchasers ID general
are respectfully inyirei 10 call and
examine hls stock before purchasing elsewhere.
THEODORE RODOLF.
May 18th, Brick Drugstore opposite
1891, the Court Hoase. 41ou
FOR MEDICAL i.IsKFOsES.
Just received al Rodoifs Drugstore,
Genuine Cogniac Brandy,
Hollant GIa,
Jamaica Rum
Pure Port, Madeira, Sherry S. Claret Wines
> CARBOYS Nitric Acid.
= Sulphuric Acid
For sale by FdEQ RODOLF.
Scrapa's Acoustic Oil,
nr. Jackson's Pills and Tcttet Embrocation
Pure Cod Liver Oil.
Hinge and Pivot FruS=as
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

Coon ChNNOS SF0oTiNG The artillery
battalion Of y. Orleans recently tested
their skill IN target shooting. for a splen-
did gold medal The target cloth was 10
feet by -. with bulls eve Of 2 ~ #
in diameter. The guns were six Founders
and were fred at 500 yards distance
Two hundred and thirty eight shots were
made. eight Of which were put in the
bulls eye. one passed through the edge.
upwards Of one hundred and fifty entered
the cloth. and Of the whole number not
dozen missed tho planking.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

[The Mormons of Salt Lake are
scattering themselves IL various direc-
tions. They recently sent out two new
colonies-one to the lower end Of the ba-
sin, where a great abundance Of iron ore
exists. and the other TO Lower California
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

STEAwRER4I R4IE5.-EiIEee hundred barrels e
strawberries wsTe reoeIved q Hew York oD
tne I'm lasf.- ~ sloaie sirs naasf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

DsISKISs LIQr0R o. BET.-A man named
Michael McGovefn, il New ork. on The ] Ith
inst, drank two pints and a half Of brandy at
ore time, On wage He died IN a few hours
The persons who made the bet were arrested
on the charge of man-slaughter.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26
MASON G.
S. OF
Business Directory,

inserted by tie year Al = per line.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

DANIEL EBsTER--A large and enthu
siastic meeting was recently held at Y ork
town, Virginia. which unanimously nomi
mated Hon Daniel Webster, as a candidate
for President in 1852
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-26

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Cotton was in bloom in Alabama on the
oth inst, and we have advice> from Jack
son, Miss. that it was also IN bloom there
on the 10th inst
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-07-25
NeAS--------
PUBLIC MEETING LUNEEBURG.

At meeting of the cirizens of L7enhurg he'll the
Courthouse thereof Monday the l4h III Juy 1851 be
ing Court dayton motion R, uoen H Dr.arnstt
pointed Chairman Frederick Lester and David R. Stokes
Secretaries The object Of the meeting being explained ny
Captain Will am a. Stone, notion the Char appointed
the iIu wing gentlemen committee ttke into c"nsidrra
ion late proceedings Ut The Virginia Convention I" wit
Captain w A. Stone rscharner Wuodsun, Geo. ". Hardy
Major Robert II. Arlrn and VIM Seny. On further motion
he Chairman OF meeting added 10 the Committee
sheeupun Committee retired and after brief stay, re-
urucd with the following resolutions which were unan
nuusiy adopted:
Resolrel That consider what is called the Compro
mise basis of represrnti"n rervcrson Of both
ea and language and absolute surrender OF the rights Of
me East
Resoiped That distractions and ultraisms (see bill Of
ighis) fast destroying common sense and pairtism
among Virginans we'll among Yankees and French
FUND its only SAT" guardians and that there be safety
r except in their hands, The hands of their repre-
sntaiv,s.
ReSored That cannot consent To any other 'compro.
mise han that of ttXaIiun and population.
Resorcd That will use all lawful 10 defeat the
adoption Of any Constitution that dues aurd protection
tlhe aN payer.
Rcsored That in the course of the present Convention
have shameful disregard ut Eastern Shis and
interests az well rs State interest and dignity.
Resored That whilst heartily dsappr0,eU Of the course
nrrsued by the Convention do not 10 censlrc our
immedue have undminsed confidence
in their zeal and fidelity.
Resored That copy Of the foregoing bu forwarded 10
our representatives, with request lay rho same before The
Convention and that The cdurs of Richmond and Pc
tesburg papers be requested 10 publish the
r. H. DEJARNETr, Chairman.
FREQ LESTER Secretaries.