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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

was seated next 20 me, and with whom was in
Inateiy acquainted asked me, IL = low tone,
what ] thought OF the general
What general g J asked
"Why General Scott. of course"
"Well, then, don't sIoyy, doctor. for / have
never seen him; but one thing I 20 know, and
,hat IS, II he Is half noble looking an officer as
Jur commander in chief up there at the head of
the table Is, Americans may well be proud Of him
as the head of their army
~Nhy, what in the name Of nonsense, do YOU
mean, captain g.
"Just this. doctor-that General Donald McLe-
Cd there, al the head OF The table looks more like
hero than forty General Scots
Captain, are YOU drank or crazy! Why. man.
that IS Gen. HIgfie'd Soltt haHself'
Down went my uprajsed tea-cup with clash
that shlyered II 10 atoms on the table at this
startling announcement; and leaping to my feet,
daTted from the room, through the hail. out in
10 the street. and away towards the wharf like a
locomotive, determined 10 ger the schooner under
weight, and be eott-somcwhere, ] did n care where
much, so that escaped from -Old Lundy Lane. .
But II was too late, for I found the vessel in
possession OF some hlty nited tateS soldiers who
were al! working away Ike beavers, dischargiug
my eonieI band cargo OF patriot arms and aununi-
ton
! wandered about the streets for about an hour,
feeling myself as completely sold as ever a man
was, and SO thoroughly ashamed Of myself that I
did not want 70 20 where any one could see my
face; till was finally picked up by lieutenant,
who informed me that Gen. Scott wished to see
me al the hotel.
went like dog going TO be hung and being
usheTed into the presence OF the hero of Chippe-
wa, General Wool, and about a doz, n other United
States officers, re, e.vcd in the flsl place great
deal OF good advice from General Scott, and then
most pressing invitation to JOIN the party in an
oyster supper prepared from the bivalves which
only an hour previously had served as overcoats
10 our patriot powder. I remained, ard before
the party broke up had made a public and pos
i've declaration, that il ever engaged in another
piratical expedition, it should be IN some country
where Major General Winfield Scott would not
be likely II interfere with my sailing orders.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

A lie on the ocean wave"
A wreck on ara finland sea-
Where the fresh water billows rave
on the sJlGg AID the sawyer for me
Like q liou couch Tor my prey
Nor heed the wild hurricane roar:
On the FEeo. the veto for me,
For il whispers Of vessels on shore
The wild tpandeT mocks from atar--
An the mariners out OF my reach
But no! she strikes on the RAH!
On soon viii she dash on the beach,
A prey TO she piping blast -
A wreck on the sandy shore
The veto has triumphed last
Its praise. is the hurricane roar.
The land is now bounding the view,
We are borne on the swiftrunniug tide,
But harl! from that vessel and crew
What meaHs the wild cry they ride
lis sAwEER IS piercing her through
A sNAC IS upriPping her deck
Oh the ET9 the Veto for me
For our noble steamers a wreck
Oh! praise hen the veto of oPolk!"
Le5 PIERCE be our rallyIng cry
Let the song Of our hearts go up
Ehiie his .'o,es ia Congress 20 Jgl
For there fliie on the ocean wave"
While there's death on our Inland sea -
NO power is given TO save
Oh! PIERCE and the VETO for me
THE GATHERING OF THE STATES.
The moon was shining silver bright
The stars with glory crowned the night;
High on q limb that same old coon,
Was singing to himself this tune
Chorus
Get out Of the way, were bound TO lay EN-,
Get out Of the way;
Get out of the way, we re bound 10 lay EN-,
Clear the track for Scott and Graham.
From East ta West. from North to South,
The LocOs all are down in the mouth
They know that they have got to yield,
For General Scott is in the field.
Chorus
The Empire State, in bold array,
VIII strike for the hero of Chippewa,
And the keystone State will nobIy stand
The pride and the glory of the land.
Chorus
The Bucbeve State next on the list,
IS i'll grind ID Locos in a grist,
And of all The rest in spite OF fate,
W re bound 70 De Lle Banner state.
Chorus
The Old Dominion State, as one,
With North Carolina favorite son,
VIII dose the Locos almost dead,
On hasty soup and Graham bread.
Chorus
The Locos rhey viii long remember,
The great defeat of next November,
And when taeu see the mighty throng,
They'll have rs thlnk of this old song.
Chorus
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
MINERKL POINT, WIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2l, 1889

bravely advancing on the enemy. While lying on
the battle ground with his head on the lap of a
comrade, who was assuaging the burning thirst
caused By his wound, the surgeon examined it.
and told him he must die On hearing this. he
expressed a wish TO see the General On his com
ing to him. Wells said General. have behaved
like s0Ijlerz" The reply was, Yes, Wells, like
a brave one!1 Looking up 10 his communicate
said Send that word TO my old Father He
further told that eomrade that he was engaged to
be married to young lady in Pike county Illinois
He gave her name, and requested that she might
be informed of the place and manner OF has death,
and that he died with his last thoughts upon
her. B.
NoTE-After lapse of twenty years. the vri-
ter OF the foregoing may have made some errors,
particularly by emitting the names of those who
were in the battle and inserting the names of those
who acted as horse holders or watched the thicket
from a distance. As the narrative Is intended
for the State Historian, and VIII make part of
the early History of Wisconsin, he requests any
Of his surviving comrades who were ia the action.
TO correct any errors he may have made
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
waSHRrnNE q xvooDnAN.

ATTORNEYS At LAW, AND LAND AGENTS.
-Miasrci Poirt, Wisconsin,.
"a EEP supply of LASp WARRANTS constant = on
hand and for sale at the est prices fer CASH or
aa rEEntr.
All business st the Land Office which may be eatrus
--L 10 us viii receive prompt attention.
CALIFORNIA drafts bought
Dras for sale On New York, Galens Snt Madison, aud
-he- places.
Iucarrcnt money exchanged 1t small discount
Pensions, Land Warrants back pay, pay fer horses
lost in sc, pro cured for those who are entitled
ai moderate charge
Cssh received On deposit interest allowed.
Mineral Point, May II, 1852 -
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
G@G GlGGcIQo


WAGSUT GROVE. Lafayette Co,
October Sd, 1852
To GEs WlL.EsI-B. SMITH,
State Historian:
DEAR SIu-Tn accordance with my promise, L
herewith transmit to yol an accoun. Of the mur-
der Of SpafoId and others. during the Black Hawk
War, together yrs.h The details of the Battle Of
the Pebetou.ca. sought on the 18th day Of June,
1882. at the Horse Shoe Bend, OF that stream and
on Section lie, en-. Town Two, Range Five East,
in Tins County
NerY Respectfully,
Your Oh ceTv't
CHARLIE BRACkIN
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

ARTEsIAN WELLs.-The Chicago and Ga
lena Union Railroad Company are boring an
artesian well at Chicago, to obtain a supply
of water for the engine that propeIs their ma
chinery. \ depth of I55 feet has been reach
ed, and the auger advances about one foot per
day.
The material through which it passed for
l04 feet, was composed of layers Of clay and
hard pan. For the remaining hundred feet,
the lyers have been mostly marble rock
One stratum Of soap stone, about four feet
thick, was passed; and at the depth Of 100
feet, small vein Of pure copper was Pene-
trated.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
Iaklng hay as a standaT

And the available food from the corn tops
on an acre, Is equivalent 10 one half ton Of hay
or ten bushels Of corn.
In central Illinois, the stall fattening of d
grown OK, say to years old, is accom-
pished with about 35 bushels Of corn, fed to-
gether with the corn tops from the shock,
during winters; about one.peck Of corn daily.
The winter feeding of animals, requires We
ry nearly, daily, one per cent, of their weight
in corn or its equivalent. To fatten grown
cattle, l I-2 per cent. of their live weight is
required daily in corn or its equivalent in 9TH
er food for pork 81 of one per cent.
To raise the animal and fatten beef, an
equivalent of l-2 to 10 lbs corn is required
for each pound of meat and tallow, and for
hogs 500 lbs. corn to 100 lbs. no-6, when fed
to grown hogs IN pens.
The weight in pork is four ffths the live
weight, beef 2Oths the live weight.
With these data we may easily calculate
the value Of corn, &c, from the prevailing
price OF value Of meat ). O..
Lebanon. Pa, August 1852.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

FIsENDERs his services as PHYSICIAN & SURG GEON
l. to the Inhabitants of Mineral Point and vicinity.
and would inform his friends and the public, that he
has removed his residence to the house formerly
ed and occupied by Col ID. W Jones, directly opposite
the Masonic Han, and his Office door below the
Store Of Burke Farchd Esq and two doors above the
Post Office
Mineral Point Aug. - 1852. 44tf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

S-sURVIVING PARTNER of the late firm Of Paris &
- Legate, continues Land Agency business at his
old stand, frecently occupied for short time BY the
s4rm.) Land Warrants constantly for sale. 2ltf.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
SAMUEL CRAWFORD,

WILL give prompt attention 70 an business entrus
w TED TO him Land Warrants guaranteed to be
genuine, for sale At the lowest market price
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
Eairitic Qualities Of food For
Animals.

MEssBs. EDEToRs: In feeding animals
hay, straw, grain, and roots. the relative val
ue Of the several kinds of food in feeding
and fattening, viii be very nearly as follows.
Taking Indian corn as a standard:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
Doct. WILLIAM EEILDERRArD,

PRACTICES MEDICINE. SURGERY wIDwIFERv,
IN MINERAL POINT, Wis. He keeps good supply
m of Drugs and Medicines. Office, three doors be-
low the Post Office, High street Residence over
FAirchilds Store
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
ANAsA conn
Z. E. MEssNoRE

GOSSIP a MESS Ua-E-
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
-HlErral Point, Wisconsin
AVE associated ihenseIv together for the purpose
ot prac sing the Law, aHC viii give prompt stlen
ton 80 all business entrusted Il their care.
1FFICE, next tugEg0 the Wisconsin, Tribune flf1ce.
tani ~ Warrants bought sold. Lands entered and
Warrants located for persons residing al distance, on
the most favorable terms.
Business letters viii in all cases be answered BY return
CT mzil.
c. Tor the present Mr. CBB8 viii spend portion Of
MS time 81 Franklin Highland, Il. o. whore he VIII at
sand 10 Business as heretofore
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE,
WILL attend TO preparing the necessary papers for
w procuring LAND WARRANTS, under the late act
OF COngress and alsO drawing Mortgages other ie-
gal Instruments and ali other business appertanns TO
his Office Attorney Law Office in the
Room the Lower Floor of the Court House, Mineral
Point.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE-Franklin Highland P o >
= Wis, Yshi attend 70 tie payment Of Taxes Convey
ancing, and such other business may be entrusted TO
Frankiin. low a County, Wis, Aug. 1851 4Itf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
IIOYD & WTFEEIEx.
CHARITIES =. EEGATE,

~ ENERAI. DEALERS in Fancy and Staple Dry
IW Goods, Groceries, Crockery and Hardware, High
street, Mineral Point. 80.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
Opinions Of the Opposition.

Cor lIarcy's Judgment Of Gen. Scott.
After his pacifcation of the Canadian
frontier on his return, the Legislature Of
New York, gave him public supper, at
which Gov. VIM. l.. Marcy, presided,
when the following toast in his honor was
drank
The Soldier. who has ever made the
law Of the land his supreme rule of action
and who. while be has always fulfilled its
utmost requirements, has never in a sin
gle instance, transpired its limits
Opinion ofhtc PhiLgIelphia Democracy
The following is one of the resolutions
adopted al the meeting of the Democracy
of the City and County Of Philadelphia
held in Independence Square, on the 9th
Of April 1917. to rejoice over victories
achieved by our army in Mexico. at which
Hon John Il Smith presided Andrew
Miller submitted thc resolutions. and Col
JOHN " Foruey. Col Thomas j Flor
eucc and Hon Caaries Brown were speak
crs
~Bc5olvcd, chat we feel pride and salts
faction at the military skill displayed by
Major General Winfield Scott at the siege
Of Vera Cruz, and We tender to him, aud
the officers and soldiers and scamen under
his command, our hearty thanks for the
distinguished ability, discipline, and brav-
cry, which have actutated and been dis
PLAYED by every American volunteer and
regular soldier in that memorable action
in which the Gibralter Of the new world
has fallou before the Army and Navy of
the United States Of America
TIE ODi.lion Of lhe Union.
The Washington Union, of April 10th,
l547, spoke thus
I'VE have taken the Gibraltar of the
Western Continent. The gratitude and
admiration of a free people are due to
Maj Gen Scott. In less than eleven
months succession Of achievements has
poured in upon US, which would grace the
annals Of any people under the sun
AaoNlcr Democratic Endorsement.
1T seems to US that the merit Of Gen.
Scott. in gaining the late astounding vic
tories before Mexico has not as yet re-
ceiyed It's fitting tributa from the public
press His political opinions must neces-
sarjly ever debar him from receiving the
suhragcs Of the Democratic party for the
chief magistracy Of the Union. But this
circumstance cannot prevent Us from see
ing that this great soldier has deserved
exceedingly well of the Republic, and ac-
quired a very strong title to the feryent
gratitude Of his country men - Hartford
Times 1913
I'VE cannot bring ourselves to make
any apology for what appears to US a just
notice of General Scott, on the score of
his being a Wing, 4 sense Of gratitude
for distinguished services in this war
would not permit US 10 say less. The
fame of victorious general cannot justly
be held to belong to any party. 1t IS the
property of the whole nation. II Hartford
Times. 1915
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

A SiseULAR AND FATAL MIsTAKE.-The
Dayton Gazette relates most singular cir
cuustauce, which occurred in Darke county,
on Wednesday last. A Mr.. Robbins and
boy. while hunting, discovered what at first
they supposed to be grey squirrel, just be-
vond pile Of logs in the distance, On clo-
ser examination they concluded il must be
ground hog, and Robbins fred al the object.
On reaching the spot, what vas his horror to
find that be bad shot a man through the head.
II appeared that Tedlar Of iewelry, who
wore a skin cap. had seated himself besid-
the logs SO that bis cap was visible, and was
10 the act of counting his money. fhe mo
ton Of his grey skin cap deceived the hunter.
The unfortunate stranger lived bat shor
lime Cks Her
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
A Card to the Ladies.

1328. OTIS
saa35 respectfully announce tc the Ladies OF
Mineral Point and vicinity, that she has just
received the latest style OF
BONN ETS,
at.l rhe most fashionable materials for manuLac-
-.E tie same; consisting ot
lr.sets. SlLtS, PlRHcs and El2lr,rS,
every description worn She would also say
.- sae has received a tall SET Of
- CLOAK lid C4I2 PATTERNS
wl'. be furnished to ta5se working al the
aa-s. Tor small remuneration
Ladies. please call ans see our patterns
sru.r.I pa.a- 0ct. IL. 1882. 5lu
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
ny FRANKLIN PIERCE.

The Briga3ig Censrai, felo asked and receiyed sir
Ha0Itts pay and ratioHs in adUance!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

The Albany Atlas thinks that Gen. Scott
IS not ''the man to ride upon the whIrlwInd
and direct the storm We wonder if Gen.
Pierce is the man to ride upon a wtirlwind,
How would it do for man who could never
stick to a common horse FIVE minutes after
the FIRE began to fash, to undertake 70 ride
through the air on a roaring whirl gind with
the blue forked lightnings cleaning and MS
sing about his head
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
VI. M. CoTHREN,

A TrORNEY AT Law, Counselor and Solicitor in
n Chancery, and General Land Agent, Mineral Point,
Co. Wis, viii practice the Fifth Judicial Cir
cuit and the Supreme Cont Madison. any business
entrusted to him viii receive prompt attention.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

celebrated wis was asked why he dl5
not marry young lady to whom he WIS So
much attached.
II know not. said he. "excep, for the re-
gard we have FIR each other
- The steamboat tonnage of the
Lakes exceeds that Of Great Britain aad
her coiolis
~ Eagland IS increasing the army in Ire
land. which now comprises -. 500 men.
~ See Mrs. Otis' Gard 20 the Ladies'"
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
BY BLISS & CHANEY.

From the Memphis Enquirer.
A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAFE.''
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

EHAsHIOEABLE TAILGRS, Mineral Point, Wisconsin,
solicit s5are Of public patronage. Their work viii
be done in the most fashionable style, and reasona
BILE terms Shop High street
nJ Cutting done TO order, and warranted to ht, if
properly made up. 42y
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

history Of England, and VIII publish them
this winter.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

ErTEaIBER.-The summer Of the alma
nae is gone, but thsre are yet
Flowers in the valley, spleador IN the beam
Health n tae gale and freshness in the stream
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21


5-s-The only good and cheap HOUSE, SIGN. and
ORNAMENTAL. PAINTER.
Wvrea-, Ruggias and S,eieh~ Banners Regalias and
Tran seuol. s. Painted pFI1l uaatues- and despatch
a4aa- Ee-ng white ga=htua ana tga-sta{uiHg. done
she style Cauutrg lars pUnctuaiiy attended
%. Residence door nUrta OF the franklin House,
Mineral Point Wis. lily
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ma SONIC

? Cards inserted by the year at 81 per line.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21

The following letter from Louis Kos
sUrH, appears in the Newcastle (England)
GAropscLe.-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-21
WEEIrNEE sHEErEE.

nEALER IN MERCHANDISE IN GEVER Al AgeI
IL for the sale Of Flour Provisions, Patent Medicine
sc &c, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-21
NO MORE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

Having been thoroughly weaned of Ma
tional Conventions in l649, we have hoped
and labored that the People should arrive
at like conclusion. And we now rejoice
in the conviction that the present month
has done much toward diflusing and ripen-
ing that conclusion.
On the 1st inst. Democratic National
Convention assembled at Baltimore. Every
State was represented; but the Delegate
from one was voted Bogus and excluded.
Five or six persons had been fairly COM
mended to the Convention by the People
as the men from among whom they should
select a party candidate for President. No
others than these were fairly within the
scope of nomination. Yet, after forty
oddinefectual ballots, they were all thrown
aside and man of no eminence, either of
talent or public service, who, when am
biguously presented by his own State, had
expressly declined place on the roll of
candidates, deeming success impossible, was
thrust forward as the only Democratic
candidate. Huuah Hurrah !" yells a
thick and. thin devotee of the party; "he
is the very man !-Hurrah for Price,"
No, Bill says another, you have got
the name wrong-it is Page "Yes, l
know" says the former, Hurrah for
Page Everybody knows it is Page -
and whang go the cannons, up scars the
flags, and away goes the procession, mu-
sic.led and eight deep, in honor of can
didate for the Presidency whose very name
was unknown to nine-t enths of his present
supporters GttlemOnth ago. We Repubi-
cans laugh at the loyal gladness, cheers
and festivities of monarchical nation on
the. birth of Prince who may become
desolating tyrant and will very probably
Gudging from his antecedents,) prove
great fool-but how does this differ essen
tally from the Ratification orgies which
have just been enacted all over the land
Next in order comes the Wing Con-
vention-and what is the spectacle here
presented Many honorable and eminent
men have been deputed by the Wings of
the several States and Districts to meet
at Baltimore and select a Wing can
didate for President. Along with these are
some of different character, who have
begged or intrigued for an appointment in
the hope of making something out Of it
men bankrupt in politics, in business and
in reputation. The first two days are ex-
pended in gouging out of their seats several
honestly chosen Delegates, who represent
seven eighths of their respective constitu-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-21
Pierce and Petitions.

The ~ Y. Eucning Post endeavors to
clear Gen. Pierce from the charge Of bsvng op1ssed
the Right Of Petition by bringing up one solitary In
stance In which he voted not TO lay the taole mo-
ton 10 receive petition In regard 20 Slavery 10 NE
District That he may have 50 voted Ia one we De a~
propose 10 doubt But Ii must have been for reasons
applicable only 10 that instsnceese why Is bis vote %
uniformly recorded In sl other instances the side Oh
the opponents OF the Right Of Petition We have
ready quoted three cases In the monhof January o1f
In which he voted 10 refuse receive such peunons
and there as many more for every month 10 the So
sion. And In the vote upon the MEMORIALS resolution
itself, which decreed as follows
That all petitions, menonsls resolutiosa propoa,oas
papers relating In way 70 any extent 70 me s
Of slavery the abolition Of slavery, snail @ftaom 10y
printed referred, be laid the table and no Fukh'~
ACTION BIZ HAD THEREON, IA.
his vote stands recorded In droy Of H. and neither
Post, nor all HunksIized Barnournerdom can 0i"
out .
Al the same time Mr. Pierce made some remarks,
which show that that early day. he was prcpa0
TO 90 all lengths TO put down agitation;
Wien petitions OF this character should be fsceissa
would be prepared 20 act upon them without dscaJ
the prdser II ne petitions % lay haem the fief<~1tI
them any other direction that might be AoH2h bet saesa
20 silence the Ggit0t0rs and 70 tranquilize the puohs ~
regret TO hod The EreRiqS Post whose voice IA
been 60 often and effectively raised 10 behalf u IL
erty OF Speech and the Right Of Petition, now engss
In this work That might for the sake o. otasf ~
more important principles, support canoaas 80 ~.
opinions on come subjects different from 10 -
We could readily understand and believe os' Ns -
not expect TO IL endesvorng 10 msrepreseni 80
opinions and 10 screen bin from their consequently
asubterfuge Ike this Albany Evening Journal