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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
Important from Cuba.

Letters from Madrid have been received At \
York which state that the Spanish Government
has become convinced that Cuba will evidently be
shall possess the Island sooner than the Creoles-
The Government Is consequently in treaty with
the Emperor of Soloque, providing for the trans
poTtation OF the Haytian army TO Cuba by In,
Spanish Navy when the slaves will be set at Iiber
Is, and the IsIand given 70 the Haytians-they to
pay tribute to Spain
Another letter SAYS that Commissioners have
heen appointed BY Spain 10 the Courts Of England
and France to ask their cooperation IN measure,
for the defence Of Cuba against the Tapacitv Of the
United States. In case Of their failure the treaty
WITH Soloque Is TO be consumn7a tied
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
THE ELECTORS OF THE FIFTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

HAVING been requested by large number OF
my fellow citizens, without distinction OF party.
from different portions OF this Judicial Circuit. 10
become a candidate for reelection to my present
Office hereby announce myself an Indepen-
dent candidate for the office of JUDGE OF THE 5rH
CIRCUIT, comprising the counties of La Fayette,
Iowa, Grant and Rchland. Past experience has
made me fully conscious of the arduous labors and
high responsibilities Of the office, and it is not
without difidence as to my qualifications adequate
" to perform those labors and fulfill those respon-
slbilities, that again place my name before the
people OF this Circuit As 10 the past. claim no
other merit than having sought faithfully TO dis
charge my duty; and 10 the future, III Of
my re election can only pledge digent attention
TO business united with a firm determination to
administer justice without respect TO persons
MORTIMER VI. JACKSON.
Mineral Point. July goth, 1852
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
The Germans Coming.

a number of the most influential Germans OF
Cincinnati have joined in a letter pledgiug 500
German voters IN one Congressional district for
the Wing ticket. They say:
I'VE have for many years past, voted and acted
with t1e Democratic party, supposng the princi-
pies Of that party true TO the great interests OF our
adopted home and the free institutions Of our glo-
rious and independent country. But, satisfied from
movements Of the late Democratic Convention,
the interests Of our country and her institutions
part OF the creed OF the leaders Of that par
tyi on the contrary self emulation is the sole OBJ
iect of these demagogues. We know them well
now: We know their love for the Dutch: They
would ride into office through our votes, and then
kick US for our stupidity. We now frankly con
fess we have been duped for years. and sincerely
hope our brethren VIII not remain in the dark as
long as we have. We shall, each Of Us, use every
effort 10 give them light that they may sec soon
eF than We have, the error they have fallen into
The following are the signers 10 the letter.
Niclas MaTinger, f. H Nerkel.
Frank hreiger, Henry Bohne,
Francis No, Val Weisel
John Appieman, ] Brodbeck.
Albert schmidt {. Naver,
Charles Miller Jacob Herive
Mich CseiseE. Marth. Felix,
Francis Refs.
-CticzS0 Journal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
scorr AnD GnAnAu CLUnI!:

Pursuant Resolution adopted al the WHIs Prec net
Meeting on the eth u.t undersignnd Committee
spectfay notify WnIa Electors Of Mineral Pint and
vicinity, that meeting wi be held at the Court House,
ON SATURDAY, THE IITH OF SEPTEMBER,
Instant, half past O'Clock, p ST FOR the purpose
forming a "scoTr AND GrAsAA Clue" general atten
all friendly " principles Is Teque ted.
JOHN BRACKEN, JA-. HUTCHINSON,
A. NANCOLa7, Clu6 COmmitfee.
Mineral Point, September /, 1852.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

The public are cautioned against another coul'ell1'
which has lately made its appearance, called " 70
relFs Arabian LinmeBt, the mJst dangerous Oh - =
5ounterfeits, because lis having lhe name Of Farre
ny viii buy it in good faith without the knowledge -
counterfeit exists and they VII perhaps only d'oo''
heir error when The spurious mixture has "fousl'
evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only By d. 81
rel, sole inventor shd prop ieorand wholesale
No II, Main street, Peoria, Illinois, to whom al
lions for Agencies must be addressed. Be sure !y-
il with the letters II. c. before the FareH To-
FARRELL's-and his signature on the WfePP --'''
rs are counterfeits. sold BY ,....
WHITNEY SMITH, Mineral Point 3 ..,-.
Thomas & Co, Dodgevile, {. Beech, Linden, -
Robinson, Franklin, Benner, Wingviiie a 49,.
Auscoda, Ripley, Downs < Co, Richmond T. -.
tyre, Rlchlaud city, ami by regularly authorize
throughout tire United States.
NJ Price . aud 50 cents, and 81 per boile' -,
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village A'l 49,
il tha Uue1 States, in which is not yet -
Address II. C. Farrell rs above, accompanies -
references as to character, responsibility, &c
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

An agricultural work, recently publish
ed, gives a singular example of the bene-
fits Of cleanliness. \ pig washed week
ly with soap aud water, applied with a
brush, will be found to thrive and increase
in weight compared with pig not so trea-
ted, in the ratio of five to three.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

New ork. Aug. 81.
The Ohio, with California mails and two
and half millions In specie, arrived here
about l o'clock P. d. Shs left Jamaica on
the 2lth.-She brings 200 passengers.
Louisville, Aug. 80.
The cholera is raging in Scott Co Missouri.
At Memphis recent rain storms DESTROYED
property to the amount ofS2l 900. Corn and
cotton fields in adjoining counties were en-
urely washed down
Philadelphia, Aug. 30.
The Wings of the ID Congressional Dis
trict nominated Joseph r. Chandler for Con
gress.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

DEATH OF Thomas !. Wharf.-The Chica-
go Tribune Of the Goth, comes TO US clad in
mourning for the death of Mr.. WAIT, the
junior partner Of that paper. Its account says
Yesterday afternoon he was attending
to his department of the business, as T. e as
three O'Clock, apparently in usual health,
which has not been however, very good for
some months past. His residence being a
mile and half from the office, and the state
OF his health more deranged than he supposed,
the Walk there under hot sun, with a suit
~ atmosphere, so prostraied him that he new
er rose from the bed on which he threw him
self to rest"
Mr.. Wait was D years of age, and leaves a
widow and one child.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

4 Coon YIELD.-Our neighbor. Bennett
Wooster, has Just threshed and cleaned I'd
275 bushels of first quality winter wheat.
the product Of eight acres Of his farm on
Jefferson Pairie. This. though not wonder
ful yield, viii nevertheless be considered an
excellent one by most Of our farmers, who
have been brought almost to despair of rely
ing with much confidence upon winter wheat.
-Beigt Journal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

The New York Times says the Hon. Jo-
seph Ingersoll, who has been appointed A.
merican Minister to England, will grace that
position by his intellectual abilities, his lib
eral accomplishments, and aptitude and expe-
Tienca in public affairs. 1t would not have
been easy to designate man better fitted for
usefulness in that place. He has long been
known to the people of this country as
statesman Of sound judgment, and of decided
strength. The place Of Mr.. Lawrence will
be well filed.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

METHODIST COSFEBESCE-Ihe Wisconsin an
nual Conference OF the Methodist Episcopal church
opened its session in Fond du Lac. on the st inst
Rev. Bishop AUnes, D. D., presiding. Rev. ". H.
Sampson was chosen Secretary, and Rev. T c.
Jones Assistant Secretary. Fariois committees
were appointed on subjects that might probably
come before the Conference, VIZ: on missions, tenn
perance, the Bible cause Sunday schools and tracts
slavery, finances, memoirs &C. Tae Conference
is said to be quite full
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

REM0vAL.-G. W. Cobb has removed his
Grocery Store to the room heretofore occupied
by Wheeler & Co., as Tin Shop, opposite
the Central House. George has room accor-
ding TO his strength. now. and will convince
those who call on him, thai ne can't be beat in
the line Of bargains.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
II NJ bIL1LI-NOo, u n.
WIN. R. SMITH Secretary

Accident on THE MIcH1GAS SOUTHERN R. R.
The Chicago Tribune of the 1st inst states that
as the freight train of the Michigan Southern Rail
road was passing over the Calumet bridge, beyond
Bailytown, on Monday afternoon, the axle of one
the freight cars broke, and the car was thrown of
the bridge, carrying with it three other cars
among which was one filed with en- grant passen-
gers. The cars fell bottom UP, and were almost
entirely demolished as the distance was some fifteen
feet or more Strange to say, although a MAORI
y of the passengers were bruised and damned on
ly one was seriously injured, and he had broken
foot and ankle
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

GESERoUs.-Ihe Milwaukee Lodge. No Q at
its meeting last evening. appropriated the sum OF
$50 to aid III relieving the destitpton Of those in
thIz city, who escaped from the III tatel 3l7rtir.
- -e- Dem
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

RATHER RICH.-Locofocos are a remark
ably greedy set. Not content with the VIC
tories they allege they have gained Of late,
we see paraded in theLocofoco Journals, the
Important fact, that the democracy has
achieved great victory in California this fall
As there has been no election there recently,
we presume some Locofoco Editors must have
got hold of an old paper
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

BEAT THIS VINO Can We were shown
few days since, and now have in our posses
sion stalk Of oats having $50 kernels upon
It. It Is one IF eleUsn 1ohieh grelg from the
same seeds four feet two inches in height.
and 3-8 inches in circumference. 1t is from
the farm Of Mr.. Briggs in the town of Empire
IN this county.-f0Bd d;s Lac Democrat,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

u The Democrat evidently desires to
force US into a controversy in relation to the
personal qualifications of the two candidates
for Judge of this Circuit. If nothing short of
personalities will satisfy our neighbors, they
must work a: it aone, for we shall not con-
objection to the Democrats support of the
nominee Of the PlauewIIe Convention, as it
is in duty bound to do We expected it as a
matter Of course, for that sheet owes its exis-
tence TO the circumstance Of such nomination;
but the cowardly insinuaiions thrown out by
them upon matters they dare not boldly ex-
press, are unworthy the dIgnity Of an editor.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

FALL TRAvEL-The number Of passengers on
the Lake Erie boats IS greatly on the increase pre-
saying large autumn business for the different
lines
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

Il Is stated that during the past year, sixty
two persons were burned in New York bv
oamPhene and spirit gas explosions, and that
cne-half Of them died.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

LONDON JUsrrCE.-A girl was lately SEN
fenced 10 . months imprisonment, in Lon
don, for throwing q dog out third-story win
dew,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
Death Of CO... Gooihae.

We regret to learn that COL. JAMES NJ.
GoODHUE, Editor Of the Minnesota Pion-
eer, died at his residence, at St. Pauls, on the
2-th nit. Mr.. Goodhue was a man peculiar
ly fitted TO the station be filed, and his loss
viii be severely felt BY the people of Mime
sofa, and II fact, by rhe whole west He
was we'll known as fearless and independent
writer, and a powerful, advocate of western
interests. lie leaves a, wife and three small
children to depIore this. sad bereavement.
G5@The attention Of those interested is
called . the card Of Lloyd & Co, Ct Wash
ton, n. C, IN cur columns today.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

II TAKES WENTWORTH. - The Chicag 90
Democrat bears flaming cut at the head Of
the Pierce and King ticket, in the back ground
OF which appears vessel high and Grv on q
saHdtaT. Hurrah for Pierce and Internal In
pTOvements.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

O. We are informed tha; some of the hands
Of SPalding & Rogers Circus got into a row
with some Of the citizens of Franklin, after
the Performa nee, on Friday night last. We
have not heard the particulars, but understand
several shots were fired, one Of which took
effect in the side of Circus hand, causing
severe wound.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
The HaFEOF Bill

This bill finally passed the Senate by a
vote of IS to p. Mary of the Democratic
papers, after laboring long and hard to prove
the unconstitutionality of River and Harbor
appropriations, IN order to justify Mr.. Pierce
in his opposition to them, finding their course
unpopular with the people, are already claim
ing the passage ef this bill as Democratic
triumph, That our readers may not be de-
ceived by these saIse pretensions, we give
below the vote BY which this bill passed the
House. as we'll a the Senate:
TOTAL or PARTIES IN TIE HOUSE.
Democrats-I33 Whjgs-89; Free Soils
THE VOTE.
For the JiH-Whigs 50; Democrats-AO
Free So.Iers-4.
against The 5iH-Whigs IS; Democrats 81 /;
.i6seHt or dadged--Whigs Il; Dem. SO; F. S /
And in the Senate:
For The bill Wings $50; Dem. I2 ; F. s. 8
.7gninst the 5iH-Whigs ); Democrats III.
.lJscnf-I " hig and Democrats.
Showing large majority of the Democrats
in both branches against the bill.
The following article from the Richmond
Enquirer, tbe organ of Locofgcoism in Vir-
ginia, echoes the sentiments of Mr.. Pierce's
friends, generally:
"This bin IS the first Of the sort that has
been passed for long slime, and Il ,riH be the
last for four pear AZ id1st. franklin Pierce
VIII come into power on the 4th Of March
next. A strict construction and respect for the
Constitution is the indian law Of the Demo
cratic party; and Mr.. Pierce. beside that gem
eral reason, Is BOUND BY EVERY IDEA
OF CON>IS TENCY. AND BY EVERY
FACT OF HIS PAST CAREER, TO We
To EVERY BILL LIKE THIS. He will
do II, If they are presented to him, just so
surely as there Is sun in the sky
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

~ Several spiritual manifestations [the
usual Accomplishments of Circuses) were ex-
hibted in cur streets on Saturday last. Most
Of them were Of Fr0cEin- character.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
Destructive Storm at Mobile.

The New Orleans Pi1aylne, OF the goth ult.
publishes an account Of an awful storm at Mobile,
which destroyed an immense amount Of property,
and large number Of lives. I,continued through
one whole day, and submerged the entire lower
part OF the city. Many ships ard vessels were IN
der water. Estimated loss Of property, from one
and half to two millions OF Dollars. Number
OF lives lost not known.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

RAIL ROAD Observation-Disclosures the
meeting on Saturday next, for the election Of
Directors for the Mineral Point Rail Road -
Those who have not paid their instailments
had better attend to it, in order to secure the
Driyilere of voting
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
Iowa County Agricultural Society.

Saturday September 18th 1852.
At a meeting Of the members of the Society
specially convened, being the first meeting held
during the year 1852, Henry NJ Billings, Vice
President, took the chair, and VIM. r, Smith
Secretary
The Secretary laid before the meeting state
ment Of the affairs of the Society, and on his mo
tion NJ. NJ. Jackson G. w. Bliss and Joseph II
Van Meter, appointed a committee to ex
anime the books and accounts of the Secretary
and report on the same at the next meeting.
The Society then proceeded to the election Of
officers for the ensuing year, and the following
gentlemen were duly elected
LElIUEL W JOINER, President,
JOHN MESSERSNITH, Vice Pres dent,
JAMES TOLLEY. Do
THOMAS d. POTTS, Do
PATRICK ODOUD. DO
GEO. GOLDTHORP, DO
JOHN HAND DO
JOHN B. TERRY. Treasurer,
WILLIAM II. SMITH, Secretary
On motion of NJ NJ Jackson, the several mat
tiers in relation to the state of the Funds OF the
Society in the hands Of John J. UInn, Collector.
and also in the hands of the Treas lrer, were re
ferred to the committee on the books and accounts
OF the Treasurer.
On motion, Messrs. Billings, Terry and Bliss,
were appointed a committee 10 revise the Consti-
tuition, and report at next meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned until Saturday
the 1Stl instant.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

DEATH OF JoSEPH WARD.-The Milwaukee
Sentinel brings to us the announcement of the
the death of Col. JOSEPH WARD, formerly of
DodgeviIle, in this county. Mr.. Ward left
Wisconsin last spring, for California, and
died at Nevada city, on the 25th of July last
He came to this state in 1888, and during his
residence here discharged at different times,
various public trusts. His age was so years.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

Mn. ABBorT's ACCEPTANCE Abbott
has written to the Committee who informed
of his nomination, accepting the same, and
stating that he will give notice of the times
and places for addressing the people of the
several counties of the district, in due season.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

IL The friends OF c. c. WAsuBURNE, Esq.
will be gratifed to learn hat he IS fast recov-
eTing from his recent severe inGisposition.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

OFThe Wings Of the First Congressional
District of Illinois, have nominated ELLIHU
B. WAsHBURNE, ESQ, Of Galena, as their
candidate for Congress. This is an excellent
selection. Mr.. Washburne is a worthy man,
a true Whig-a friend to Home Industry and
Harbor and River Improvement. He is de-
servedly popular wherever known, and will
make a useful and influential Representative
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

u The coroner's jury at Erie, Pa, have
rendered verdict of criminal neglect and
carelessness against the officers Of the prope-
Ter Ogdensburgh, as the cause of the collision
with the Atlan c. This verdict is the result
of evidence elected from the Propeller's crew,
as well as those Of the steamer.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

Scurr CLUB.-The attention OF the Wings Of
this vicinity is invited to the call for meeting 10
form a Scott and Graham Club, at the Court
House on Saturday evening next. We hope 10 see
fell attendance. In other places, the Wings are
awake and active Let it not be said that the
Wings OF Mineral Point are behind those of other
places IN laboring for the hero of many battles
GIVE had the pleasure, one day last
week, Of visiting the Lead Diggings of VIM.
PIERCE & Co., situated little west of this
village, upon the land Of d. w. Jones, Esq.
These diggings have been worked at intervals
for some four OF FIVE years past, by different
persons, with varied success; but it was left
for the present proPrieto-s 10 discover the main
body of mineral. The sheet upon which they
are now at work, is thiFty-six feet in width
and will average about eight inches in thick
ness. We believe this is one of the richest
leads now being worked in this vicinity, al
though the miners are generally doing well
Success to them all.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

II The Maine State Temperance Convention
at Augusta the til and 18th inst, was largely
attended Strong resolutions were passed and the
Convention adjourned to meet at Bangor the 25th
and 2Glh INST
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

St. Louis, Aug, 80.
The extra session Of the Missouri Legis-
lature assembled to-day at jefferson City.-
The Senate stands II Wings, 5 Benton and
IL Anti-Benton. The House is 40 Wing,
4S Anti-Benton, and 10 Benton
There will be sharp contest for Speaker.
and great anxiety IS expressed for a short
Session.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09

- Deacon Healy received an accession to
his family of boarders on Tuesday last. Mr.
Kern and his son, "a lad of l6) from LaFay-
ette county, were committed for at attempt to
shoot one Of their neighbors. This is the
second time these persons have been confined
for d similar offensc.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-04
CabIf GaIk.

The attention Of country gentlemen in town. is
earnestly called to the valuable Southern Rural Alma
nae, published by Mr. Thos Afleck, OF Adams county
Mississippi This periodicals. in considerable demand
throughout the Southwest while the Record Account
Books for cotton and sugar plantations published by the
same, are likewise commanding ready sale Planters OF
long experience are loud in their praise these pubca
ons, which be purchased at D. M Normans Ia Camp
street.
The goddess heard, and babe the MUSES. rai,e
The golden trumpet of eternal praise:
From pole to pole the winds dffuse the sound.
That fills the circuit Of the world aroundn
was magnificent idea of the proprietors of % Char
tres street. Brady old stand to sell such capital fancy
and staple dry goods at prices low Their extensive
sales show their shrcwdness.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-04

The RnroRTERs-The NewYork Sur has the following
Committees of management general viii do well to take
mint from Hamlet where he lays njunctions the Off
rs OF the Court Of Denmark to tie players properly
'sstowed'-substuting reporters for players An at
Smpt to make side dishes of these Useful public fupc-
onfies at Newark was properly cd in the instant
hu the arrangement knocked in tlIe head Notice of
nc ndgn'ty would have been append to the report of
e OF the day but for the hurry in getting
css and the reporter endorses the X buke administered
~ a cotemporary
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-04
Louisiana Interior,

The Louisiana Floridian, published ut Clinton. saws
The recent frosts in this section have so materially ;,
uned the cotton crop that msny of the planters have
bowed up to plant over The spring his year has been
greatly retarded, which will seriously shorten the coming
crop.
On the 9th u the Odd Fellowa Of Clinton celebrated
their anniversary with much spirit
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-04

The FLOOD AT LouIsyILLE-The COURIER of the 9th
says The steamboats, have been playing havoc with the
houses along Water street during The present freshet
The blacksmith shop of Billing s. Burlhead was nearly
demolished Sunday nght-the front and side were both
knocked down by either the Ben Franklin James Robb
but which unable to say.
During sudden storm of wind yesterday the steamers
schuylkl and JAS jackson fore, from their land
ngs and swung round forcing the Fourth street WHARF
boat against Sproues and knocking down
Of the house, Quite number of gas posts were also
knocked down.
The front of brick house above Seventh street also
much damaged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-05-04

CALIFORNIA FoRTuNEs-It calculated that out of every
hundred persons who have gone to California fifty have
been ruined forty better than they would been
had they remained at home five little better four some
thing better still, and one has made fortune That
to be far proportion of the California