Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-30

Mr. ROd0ifS Letter
Mr. RoDoLF comes out in the last Democrat
with long letter, in winch ne attempts TO MAX
it appear that our notice OF the after piece al tn
Democratic Mass Meeting was intended as "slur
upon foreigners generally, and the Germans il
particular Now. Air Rodolf knew that such
was not the case. and we are gratifed to know
that there is not German or foreigner Of any kind
IL our community. who has learned 10 read the
English language Al an. that does not understand
its meaning too well 10 place such construction
upon it.
We are obliged TO Mr R. for correcting our
impression in regard to his nativity. The fact Of
his having had his birth and education IN swift
zerIand, the only country in Europe where the
Republican form Of Government. established some
four hnndre years 20. has contnued to live &c,
undoubtedly accounts for his being a Wing for
several years after his arrival in the United
States
ETThe Democratic Convention held in this
place yesterday. nominated Hon. BIS C. EAsrnAx
as tier candidate for Congress,
Judge LoRp, Of Grant county made a motion
A ttl- LA tAAi- itt4A5l ii NC
no so
The Convention then adjourned with three
cheers for Pierce, King and (friend I. says T7c-
tori-a
C~It is SAID of Gjbbon, that when he wished
10 tell a story too absurd or too snutty for the
public ear, lie took particular pains 10 put il
in Latin, with the remark that for what follows
we seek the obscurity Of learned language
QUERr.-Is Gibbon alone in seeking learn
ed language to utter that which is too absurd for
the public ear7
You stupid D,a,h had TO import from some
parts unknown some Frenchman 10 make speech
for YOU in your own language having no body
among you capable OF dong it.,--Er. Eodolf ;
Letter, IN the last Democrat
UnluckIly Tor him, he could not keep 1t H. it was
too strong for him. his heart was hll to overflow
ing and overflow it did, and his real sentiments
were uttered
ID~such was the call Tor our last number, con-
tanning Mr. Robinson's Speech. that our entire
edition was exhausted before Thursday noon. not
wIh=tandiug we printed a large number of extra
copies.
ScorT IS GAISISG--A few weeks since the
Locos said that Scott would get but one State
Just after they gave him three and now they give
him sic. The prospects are glorious, and tie skies
brighten every day. BY tie time the canvass
closes, they may have to give him twenty six.
IL The imaginary Pyramids raised in honor o
Mr.. Pierce by the Democratic papers. remind us
Of chlldrens play in building cob houses They
often get them 50 high thar they tall of their own
weight.
IL WaIrNEr MITE, has just received fine
stock Of Fall ana WIner Goods Call ami see
him. Hcniil satisfy you that he is not to be I'M
dersold
BROKE JAIL.-David K Stephens the
person confined in the Jail in this place.
for robbing tie store Of Messrs. DeIler &
MichelbacIer of a large amount of Jew
elry and Watches last spring made his
escape on Sunday night last, and is now
at large lie effected his escape by saw
ing through tie floor of his cell with
saw and then digging through tie wall
under the floor 1t is supposed he must
have had help from without by some Of
his accomplices. who, without doubt, fur
uished him with tools,
The Sheriff Of this county offers 500
for his apprehension, as will be seen by
reference to the advertisement in our col /
umns where a description Of Stephens
will be found lie Is evidently an old
hand at crime and we trust he may yet
be caught, and meet the just reward for
his offences