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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
Arrival Of the Niagara.

HALIFAX, March 81.
The Niagara arrived at Halifax today. She
brings 9G passengers and a full cargo of freight.
In consequence of the fog prevailing here, she
st,7lb at the entrance of the harbor, but received
no damage.
The Collins steamer Arctic arrived out on the
18th. The screw steamer Alps arrived on the
18th in y days and y homs from New York.
The screw steamer City of Manchester from Phil
adclphia arrived in II days and hours.
England Parliamentary business is very I'M
important Lord John Russell stated in the House
that the Mexican government had reduced the du-
ty on printed calicoes and pager, and measures in
reference thereto would soon be introduced Mr.
Mills called attention to tie fact, that the only
winter route OF the British to Canada is through
the territory 81 the United States, and asked if
government meant to facilitate ny a guarantee or
otherwise the completion of the Halifax and Que
bee Railroad
Lord John Russell spoke in condemnation of
Austrian proceedings towards Sandman subjects.
in consequence OF the Milan Instruction. The
Sandman government had requested the British
government to interfere against sequestration and
Great Britain had written a strong letter TO Wen
IA, but in the meantime, the Austrian authorities
had stated that it was their intention to remove
the sequesTation from parties proving themselves
innocent. Lord John Russell also stated that the
British government had received notice that the
Grand Duke of Tuscany had liberated the Madiai
family, and allowed them to leave Tuscany.
The Canadian clergy Reserves bill proceeded
slowly through the committee.
The estimated import of gold for the next two
weeks, is 93oOo00o CsI50OoOoO)
FraHcs--The Imperial policy at the present
time IS 10 assume quiet aspect towards all gov
ernments, until after the Coronation. The polti-
cal news IS scarce. Great anxiety is manifested
for the PoPes visit to Paris. Il is likey-but not
certain that he will come
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

In a letter from a Washington Correspondent
of the Milwaukee Morning News OF March
Both, occurs this want0u. sauderOus aud coward
~ charge against Governor FarUeH
1T i currently reported IN the Eastern papers,
the Baltimore sun, &c, that not only the Rock
River Valley Road, hut.tAe Governor Of hiscon-
sin, Is largely interested in certain Connecticut
banks, whose failure was recently announced
How is this p
The writer asks, How is this Tie answer
Ii as base tfoCl the miserable siIHderer Who
ever gave II circulation, is a baCre.
Il was the last thing IKE ever expected 10 hear
of Governor Farwcl. thar he vas associated with
the Union Valley Road ~ anything, much less, IN
dabbing il flaI5rleat efgysacyl
We exchange with some of the Eastern papers.
and we have vet 10 see IN any of them the st Ste
ment above alluded To- asd if it is in the Baltimore
SUM- no doubt it placed there BY tie susges-
ton OF some such friend Of Governor FarweI. as
the News or its very Interesting correspondent.
Madison Journal.
We think the Journal little too severe in his
remarks above. 1t will be seen that Gov Far
wells name Is not mentioned in the Extract from
the News and we have no idea he is the person
alluded to. There is evidently an omission OF a
line in the article in the News and whether iuten-
tional or otherwise we are not prepared 10 say
II should have read That not only the Il r. Y
Road, but prominent Democrat who desires TO
be the Governor Of Wisconsin, is largely interest
ed IN certain Connecticut banks whose failure was
recently announced"
Governor FarweIls vel known hostility to
anything in the shape OF doubtful banks, is suli
Gent to satisfy any person that the aIluSion could
not have been 10 him, and by supplying toe omis
sion IN the News article. we have a fact that none
viii pretend to deny. Il is very evident that A
Hyatt Smith, and not Coz. Farwel. Is the person
that should have been alluded to by the correspon-
dent of the News
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

TowS ELEcrov-At the election for town
officers held in this place Tuesday last the fol.
lowing persons were elected 10 the several Offices
for the ensuing year
SrPerrisors-R. D. PULFORD, Chairman,
JOSIAH TYACK,
JOHN J. ROSS
Torn C}rk-JOHN CUMMINGS
Ireasiuer-MATTHEW BENNETT,
.4ssessor-JOHN WHITFLAW
Justices 9f tie Peacs-SANCEL THOMAS.
PHILIP " THOMAS.
Superintendent of Srh0olS-GEO W BLISS.
Cons'ables-ENERY HFALY. EARNEST
WEISEN, JAMES KINNEY.
The meeting voted a tax of } mills on the
dollar for incidental purposes, and mills on the
dollar for roads and bridges
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
Terrible Steamboat Disaster.

New UTIeanS, March Is.
a terrible steamboat disaster occurred in Cal
weston Bay on the gath The steamers Neptune
and Farmer were racing from Houston to Gal
weston, when the latter exploded, killing the Cap
tain, Clerk. and second Engineer, thirteen Of the
crew, and about twenty passengers were either
killed or missing. Twenty passengers, mostly
ladies were saved.
The steamer Falcon arrived yesterday from
Aspinwal, bringing 20 passengers and $4,000
IN gold and the California mails
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
Ofice-seekers from Wisconsin.

The editor of the Morning Netcs, writing home
TO his paper under date of Washington March
23d, gives the following information as to the
prospects of the Ofice-seekers from this State
Wisconsin has her share of applicants Mr.
Jones, merchant of Madison, has been recon-
mended for the Post Office at that place; Mr..
Strong, at Janesville; Quiner and Williams, at
Watertown; KimbaIl and Barron at Waukesha
Gaskil and Paul, at Kenosha; Cary and UIIman,
at Racine; Henry PIowman, Receiver at Mineral
Point Mr.. Squires of Grant Co, Register of the
same Land Office A G. Ellis receiver at Ste
veHs Point; Abram Brawley and Geo W Mitch
ell, Registers at Stevens Point A. E. Elmore
has been appointed Postmaster at Mukwonago.
David Agry and Chas. NJ. Blllinghurst have teen
recommended for Register of the Land Office at
Menasha, and Elisha Morrow and - Fitz
gerald, Receiver. In regard to the Milwaukee
Post Office it is understood that the Congression-
al delegation have unanimously concurred in
recommendation, and that it will no doubt be
successful. d. A. J. Upham, H. a Carpenter
Beloit, and J. S. Tallmadge, Fond du Lac, have
been recommended for .. S Dist Attorney. Mo
ses knseland and gentleman from the Western
District have been recommended for the T. S
Marshal Hon H. H. Sibley will probably be
appointed Governor of Minnesota, and BostvyicE
0 Conner, of Port Washington it is understood,
will be appointed Judge in the new Territory Of
Nashiuton.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

a Larger IN Limbo for Colsntate iting-Among
the letters found in the possession ofCark, arrest
ed at Ponds Exchange Hotel, a short time since,
as acounterteiter, were several signed Robert Hark-
ness Delhi, Delaware Co. Officer Mack proceed
cd to Delhi to arrest Hardness, but found he had
gone to Unadila, where he was practicing law
lie was found at Unadilla, in his office, in compa-
ny with a clerk, and arrested, but Immediately hit
upon a plan for his benefit, which the shrewdness
of the officers frustrated. Stepping aside with
his clerk, he whispered something to him, and
then sprang through back door, leaped over a
fence, and made off. The officers, however, not
following him, he soon returned. His intention
was, no doubt, TO lead off the officers, when the
clerk could remove his trunk. He was secured
and shackled, and on searching his trunk mum
Der of plates for bills of different denominations
counterfeit and altered bank notes, and prepare
ton for removing ink from paper, was found
He was conveyed to Delhi and committed. He
IS lawyer by profession, has been much esteem
ell in Delaware County, and has been in the Coun-
~ Treasurers Office. He has also been Clerk
Of the Board Of Supervisors-[A Albany Atlas.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

For the tribune.
MEssus BLss & CHASEY II notice in the
Tribune Of 1Ee 25th inst. an article under the
caption Of Cows worth having stating that a
Mr.. D. + Billings, Of La Grange, Duchess Co, n.
. J., hts two COWS which have given sufficient
quantity oil pIs to furnish his family with milk
aud butter. besides having sold in SIX months 2o9
( lbs have rvo cows from which MIXED a
sufficient qala,iry 10 supply two small families
the two consisting of seven persons-with milk
and Butter aul sold so lbs in four months
Ny cows hsiuo other food than what they found
on the Prairie 50 you viii see that Grant Co.
Wis, can beat duchess Co. n Y. Ny cows made
n lbs more 5a,ter in toar months than his did in
sir. They mus; try again.
Yours Truly,
R. LANGLEY.
Patch Grove, Grant Co Wis March 2sth %.
Swearing in Of the Vice President.
The New Orleans Pi-ayune has been favored
with the following extract from private letter
from AIatanzas, received by the Crescent City,
from which Al appears that the Vice President
King took the oath of office on the 4th of March :
For the fiI~t tme in the history of the Repub-
lie has the man chosen by the people for the sec
ond post of honor taken the oath of Office in
foreign land Wiliau Rufus King was, on the
18th OF March ult sworn in as Vice President Of
the United States. at the Cumbre, near Alatanzas
The day was a most beautiful one-the clear
blue SKY Of die tropics over our heads, the EN-
eraId Pet o. cuba beneath our feet. and the
delicious sea breeze Of these ATTITUDES sprinkling
Is GOODNESS oses all of Us Early in the morn
ing Consul Rodney, deputed by Judge Sharkey to
administer the oath, lest the town on horseback
for the Curab1e, accompanied by several Ameri
can gentlemen. 4 pleasant ride of three miles
brought US to the estate where Mr.. King was re-
siding, called Ia Cumbre, (the peak from its sit
uaiiou on the eliminating point of the hills that
Immediately surround Matanzas The view from
here Is one OF most beautiful the eye ever looked
upon Far as the vision could reach in this clear
blue expanse. the beautiful valley of the Yumari.
extended, with - winding river,its varying fields
of green and gold, dotted here and there with
white sparkling buildings hat looked like pearls
set upon emerald. and the brown hills stretching
far, far away ia the distance. No more lovely or
more impressive spot could have been found in
the whole world for the ceremony and the solemn
grandeur Of rho act and Of the scene shed its spr
It's over us.
The oath was administered by Consul Rodney
to the Vice President, no was ready and await.
ing our arrival. The volante was brought up to
the door, and Mr. King topped into it, in order TO
ride into lIa,aIzls before the sun should be too
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
A.--.sL Of tie Franklin.

NV YoBK, March 2S
The Frank b reached Ler dock at 9 clock
Lef- southampton at 6 P ". on the 10th. The
following Liye.Ioa. Narset Of the 10Th. Is from
,ae Circular OF MAXWELL At this days market
there was a Galr attendance, and large business
might have been done in wheat and -four. had
holders been disposed to take the low prices lately
current. Uoursz-. more money. was insisted up.
on, and when safes were made, the depression no
tced on Friday Ter Asia was general.
Indian corn on the spot was only in small de-
mand, and fully oae shilling per quarter lower for
white. Cotton uchangrd-same as the Asia 5
news. The LoHden corr, market was dull and
heavy. Money market slightly easier. Consols,
100 to 1893 for money.
The Washington arrived out on the 10th
The America reached Liverpool on the same
day.
The arrival Of the India mail confirms the adj
vices from Burmah as to Tie revolution in Ava,
aud the deposition OF the King of Burmah by his
brother. English Parliamentary news are unin1-
2ortaut.
The Canadiao Clergy reserves is postponed to
the 18th of MARCIA A great republican demon
>tration occurred ii Paris on the 18th. 10000
men attended the General at Madame Raspeal, wife
Of the celebrated state prisoner. \ strong militia
ry force prevented The delivery of speeches over
lie grave and al passed oil quietly.
Alazz.ui Is srsI suppose. 10 be secreted in Pied
mont ustralita aa,ices 70 the 10Th of January,
give the most f,-,sring accounts Of the weld OF
gold Price OF f,ur was falling off
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
Great Meeting in Cincinnati.

/ cincinnati, March ~.
An immense mass meeting was held in Market
Square last evening, to nominate City Officers in
favor Of sustaining the common schools, in oppo-
siton to the entertainments of the Roman Cath
olics
Washington, March %.
The National InteIIigencer has authenticated
accounts of decree of the Governor General of
British India annexing Pegu to the British dornin-
ions
The Census Office is fully recognized by the
appointment of 90 Clerks. one fourth OF whom
are Wigs.
Numerous appointments were confirmed yes
terday by the Senate.
New York, March %.
Letters from Havana state that Mexican Cut
ter is in port waiting for Santa Anna, who was
hourly expected on the British Steamer from St
Thomas.
By tie Georgia.
The health Of the Isthmus is reported to be
good. Extensive robberies have been committed
in the interior of California by an organized band
of robbers
Weather very fine at San Francisco with occa-
sional showers. The division of the State is
still much discussed
All San Francisco turned out to celebrate
Washington's Birthday.
By tie Franklin.
The unfortunate Australian Packet australia
had again put back, for the fourth time. She
sprung leak in the Bay of Biscay and was, with
great difIfcpIr,- Saval r-or,, E,,,,,Io-;..r
An explosion had taken place, from fredamp,
in a coal mine in Monmouthshire, killing p per
sons AMI wounding great number.
Advices from China report the rapid success of
the rebels
Switzerland is in great agitation, in consequence
of the regulations adopted by Austria on its from
tier. 1t is feared that some collision would take
place.
Cleveland, Ohio March 20.
THE CRowBAn L4w.-Saturday being the last
day for payment of taxes. the Treasurer, who
had given the Banks till p NJ. to pay, proceeded
to collect the amount by fire, if necessary
Keys had been left in the Vaults and he distrained
from four Banks about thirty nine thousand dollars
and deposited it with the Cleveland Insurance
Company.
The Banks had assigned their interest in this
amount to J. G. Dcshler, of Buffalo, who inn
mediately repleried. The case comes up for dis
cussion in the United States Court as soon as
possible.
PORTLAND, Maine, March IS.
Nesc Liquor Lar IL Iai,e-The new liquor
bill embracing amendments Of increased stringen-
Al
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
Strayed,

ENRON my house, in the west part Of town, one ~
4 e BARROW StROAT. near one yea, 'i'1 :,
weight about 90 lbs; marked with two under oS =
LETT ear, and scrap" OF The right ADV person -
ting said Shoat mp, ard giving notice where Dc '
AaASA COBB
Mineral Point, April 6, Is53. III
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

Irijsd Steamers or Lake Ontario, 1858. The
following are the arrangements for the ensuing
season Of navigation, as we learn by the Canadian
papers
The Royal Mail line will consist of Maple Leaf,
Magnet, Arabian, and Passport, which will form a
daily line between Hamilton and Prescott, touch
ing at Toronto Port Hope, Cobourg, &c. The
Admiral and Princess Royal Will form a dliy
line to Rochester, Cobourg, Port Hope &c, to To-
ronto. The steamers City of Hamilton, and Queen
Of the West will run between Toronto and Ham
iIton. A new and swift steamer called the Peer
less, vii! run from Toronto to Lewiston, and IS
expected to make two trips per day. It is said
that large number Of propelers and other freight
steamers will run between the upper British ports
and Montreal, but all through passenger boats
have been hauled off 1t is also authoritativelv
stated tAat the Cape Vincent Railway Company
have purchased the British steamers Champion,
May Flower, and Highlander, to form a daily
line between Hamilton, Toronto, and Cape Vim
cent.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
BALTIMORE. March IS

FrigLLa3 Railroad .3rcids,n.-An accident oc-
Cured this morning, on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, about seventy miles west of Cumber.
land The passenger car ran of, killing five per
sons and wounding number OF others.
The accident occurred while the train was de-
scending grade Of one hundred and sixteen feet
to beat the river boat Two cars were thrown
of. falling distance Of hundred feet in their
descent: they contained forty passengers, OF whom
eight were kIiied.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

MORE RAscALITT-Seiiiag IFIfe-A dash
ing young negro from the United States came
over TO Toronto, Canada, and married the daush.
ter of respectable coIored citizen but receiving
no money with her as he expected, went off 10 the
Southern States and there sold his uife INTO slqrry
The villains preteXt was that he had rich rela-
tons in the South, and the unsuspecting wife thus
permitted herself to be inveiged into the kidnap-
Per's snare and became the dupe of his treachery.
The father of the young woman is now lei TO
find his daughter, and probably will have TO pur.
chase her in the slave market of the South. [Ksm.
iIton Spec.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

Several weeks ago, bin was iufro5,o.,
the Senate, by Mr.. Prentice. PROVIDING TO- -"'o
iectual suppression Of gambling. The bin CO.
up for action this forenoon, and we reore, s---s
it was killed. That gambling is great Vic. =,
be admitted ty all, even by the veriest 81, VA
themselves. Then, why can law makers 60
excuse for voting against the passage of the ~
stringent laws for its suppression? Itiscor,.-,
ed, that the present laws on the subject a..
enforced, hence il is necessary to make r,o..
The reason why the present laws are not emf.
ed, may be found in the fact, that they are dI,.,
in their character, and cannot be made N 4, !.
work efectually and promptly; but let law /,
passed. which Is summary in It's character vrb;.l
allows the implements for the prosecution Of ~,
hellish trade, TO be taken and DESTROYED and j.,
prisons the offenders-and il would be enfo-,.,
Let Dir. Prentice's bill be passed and most Of n.
towns Of this State would instantly be relieved
from many dens of iniquity-which are lea5ir,
estray the yOung-holding out inducements N The
old practitioners TO continue in their evil wars
and bringing misery into many innocen4 and helm.
less families. We have not time TO pursue the
subject further at present but we must repeat ON,
regret at the defeat of this bill and still trust tina,
II will be recOnsidered and passed II would seem
TO us a hazardous business 10 vote against law
Of this kind. Such a vote cannot command the
respect even of gambIers-and all good citizens
Will remember the opponents of such a law
Madison Journal, 2Ist ult
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
TELEGRAPH MS.
Arrest of Counterfeiters.


Watertown, n. Y. March %.
Two men were arrested at Cape Vincent this
morning, for passing One Dollar notes altered to
Fiflies, on Banks OF Newark, New Jersey, and
Brockport IN. Y. ) Exchange Bank. They had
large amount of this altered money in their pos
session and have passed $4,000 in Kingston Can
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

Terms Of the Tribune, Invariably IN Advance
Village Subscribers, paper left at their DOORS 81 20
Office and Mail Subscribers, 100
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
DEATH ExPREsIDENT FILLmoREs WIFE.


Buffalo, March 3O-lI A. NJ.
Mrs. FILLMORE, wife of Ex-President Fillmore,
died at o clock this morning at Washington
n. Y. March Both
A Washington letter says it is said that the cab-
net meetings are Of late very protracted and there
abounds IN them much discussion between Secre-
tary Marcy and Downs.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

II The Woodbury. Baas closed Is doors en-
TUESDAY. 18Th inst Being unable longer 10 yl.--
stand tue run upaa it. The Bajgspog. S-saaasl
saws that tAc clio ing is oue q Monday -.~- 54s-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

Early Icgea1Las-we have received a fine
package OF early vegetables Lettuce and Scarlet
radishes They are from The Garden Of Dixon
and Hyser These We think are the frs, OF the
season. GAINESVILLE rress
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07
MARRIED,

In this village on Saturday last, by Rev J.
Phelps, Mr. ALFRED DoBsoN, to Miss MAu
UHIN.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

TERRIBLE. Il Warning Recently, at Milon Ky
daughter of J. B. Floyd, of the Virginia House
aged Ii years, met with an awful and heartrend
ing casualty. She retired to her room about 10
o'clock; about half past II she found herself en-.
velOped in flames, in which condition she burst
into her brothers room and threw herself upoD
his bed. Her brother succeeded in extinguisbing
the flames, but not until she burned to a crisp
and he himself badly burned that ampu.
tatiOn of both hands it is feared will be necessary
She died yesterday forenoon, about 10 o'clock
1t is supposed she had been studying her lesson
in bed, and had dropped asleep, leaving lighted
candle near by Madison Courier
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

In this village, on Monday last, WILLIAM, son
of Hambly and Sarah Thomas, aged , years and
months.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-04-07

Condensed from the Madison Papers
IN SENATE.


Condensed from the Madison Papers.
IL SENATE.
Saturday, March 81
Bills Posed Charter OF Hazel Green Dea
and Dumb Asylum.
Authorizing La Crosse Co. to aid certain r. r
IN ASSEMBLY.
Monday March IS
Resolution to take recess from April 18th Il
June 9th, was taken up
Mr.. Holmes moved TO amend 50 as to discharg,
subordinate officers during the recess. Lost.
Mr.. NcGarry moved 10 lay on table Lost
Mr.. ShoIes moved TO substitute allowing As
sembly to adjourn sine die. Lost.
! Resolution was concurred in.
Election Of State Officers
IN SENATE, , p NJ.
! A Joint resolution to elect commissioners O.
public works-passed.
IN ASSEMBLY, ? P. NJ.
The above resolution passed the Assembly.
The two Houses met in joint Convention at J
P. NJ and proceeded to the election of the fol.
lowing officers:
Register-R. P Eghme.
Treasurer Murdoch
State Prison Commissioned. Taylor.
Emigrant Agent-H HaerteI
Board of Works-A Proudit, B. Allen. L. NJ
Miller
Regents-Chas Dunn Nelson Dewey, John K.
Williams, Roswell Park.
The Senate retired, and Assembly proceeded
with business
IN ASSEMBLY.
Wednesday, March 30.
Bills Passed.-To incorporate the Ladies Lit
erary Association of Cassville
To incorporate the Highland Grove Mining
Co.
To incorporate the Marine and Fire Insurance
Co. at Berlin.
To incorporate the Western Wisconsin Mining
Company.
To incorporate the Milwaukee Car 1Ianufac-
turing Co.
IN SENATE.
Wednesday, March 30.
PAssED-A bill for the encouragement of Az
riculture and its kindred arts in this State.
Maine Liquor Lar
The question being upon the passage of "a bill
to submit to the people the question of prohib
itory liquor law" After considerable dicussion,
the passage of said bill was agreed to.
Ayes-Messrs. Alban, Allen, Bashford. Bovec
Briggs, Cary. Lewis McLane, Miller, Pinknev
Prentice, Stewart, Sterling, Waksley and White
sey-I5.
Noes-AIessrs. Blair Bowen, Dunn, Hunter.
Reed, SharpsteiD and Souires-7