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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
NEWS THE NIAGARA.

Prince Gortschakof not the General. arrived
at Vienna on the 9th OF July, the bearer of the
official reply of Russia 10 Austria. The precise
terms OF the reply not uanspired. Gortschakoh
also carried an autograph letter from Nicholas TO
Austria, Ci The tenor that the Danube should be
left free The Car considers that he satisfies the
reasonable demands Of Austria thereby.
Moldavia is not 10 be evacuated, the occu-
patton of that principaty IS necessary as guar
antee for conditions OF future peace.
Col. MantafIel arrived on the 9th at Berlin,
from 81. Petersburgh with the Cars reply TO
Prussia The reply was courteous, STATING the
Cars intent to resign exclusive protectorate over
Greek Christians
II the Turks accede TO the Joint Profectorate
of the five powers the Gar viii evacuate the
PriEcipalities when the Western forces evacuate
Turkey, but will retain strong Military force in
Aloldavia as provisional security.
The Gar also sent Col Isacof to Dresden with
friendly autograph letter to the King of SaXony
and other sovereigns who were represented in Con-
terence.
Meantime hostiiities continued, and fighting is
reported in the Baltic and Black Seas, on the Dan
ube and in Asia
The Austrians had entered Wallachia, and the
French army was embarking in English ships at
Che.bourg, for Finland.
Respecting the Austrian reoccupation of Wal
laca. all yet known was, that on July End, seven
teen steamers with Austrian troops on board drop
ped down the Danube
Napiers fleet was laying in line of battle before
Cronstadt; but to Jane 29th no attack mad been
made.
Black Sea, June 2f-Eight Russian steamers
came out of Sebastapo and attacked three al
lied ships at the Batteries the allied ships en-
gagged. were the Furious and Terrible. A run
ming fg.t ensued. The Furious was considerably
damaged
On The Danube on June 21st and 22d, i'm
portant battle was fought by the Turks, under Gil
vote Meher Pasha fell on the Russian rear
battle lasted two days. The Russians continued
They apparently mean to return to the banks of
the Danube
Ike movement Of the allied army is kept pro
found secret
The Cavalry is supposed to be advancing by
land to Balkan.
4 telegraph is being built from Constantinople
to Farna. Shumla, Widen and Gallipoli.
Fifty thousand Anglo French troops were still
at Varna. Prince Napoleon was also there.
Gen. Bosoqpees French division has left
Adrianople for Shumla.
Omar Pasha had prepared TO establish his head
quarters at Rutzehuck.
Communication from the Danube We're kept
open as lar as Sistria by Turkish fotilla
Gortsehakoff removed his head quarters from
Kalarsh TO Gen Brelitzen.
Shiller commands division of the French ar
my, embarking at Cherburg for the Baltic.
Accounts from the agricultural districts of Eng
land, are rather unfavorable, but average crops
anticipated
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
TIE Habeas Corpus Case.

TIE opinion of the Supreme Court in the case
OF the appeal from the decision OF Judge Smith.
in the Habeas Corpus case was given on the l9in.
sustaining Judge Smith in the decision that ) NJ
Booth was uulawfuly deprived of his liberty
The Court was unanimous IN the opinion so lar
as relates 10 the defeciveness of The warrant and
the POWER OF the State Courts 70 enforce he nt
Of TI.beas Corpus against officers of tie Uns'-d
States bat Judge Crawford dissented rom the
opinion Of ne majority as 70 the uncoHs5''n'ion
ality OF the Fugitire Slave Law. This decision
i one OF much importance, and will undoubtedly
create sensation throughout the entire Union
TIE opinion delivered by Chief Justice Wilton,
and also that OF Justice Crawford viii be perused
with deep interest b. every citizen OF the State
WHO feels an interest in the question OF the fusi-
tive slave Law, pew agifatng the pubic mind
throughout the Union. We shall endeavor to lay
extracts before our readers as early as posi-
be.
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NANNY VS., Wright,

Another great trial is 10 come off soon between
the patent Reaping Machine of Mr.. j H Nanny,
of this city and Mr., J S. Wright, of Chicago
The loser in this trial is to pay forfeit the
of $500 into the treasury of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society. A regular contract has
been drawn up and signed by the parties and
placed in the hands of the Secretary of the Soci-
ety. Mr. Emerson, hardware merchant of this
city, and Mr.. NJ. L. Dunlap farmer, of Cook
County have been chosen umpres. They to
choose third person. The result will be looked
for with interest-Roctford Republican,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
From the Hartford Times, July 49,
Death of Howes the Convict.


VI NJ Howes of New Milford, who was sent
tempting TO kill schooimstress in his neghbor-
hood, died in the prison at Wethersdeld on Sun
day afternoon last He had been confined about
two years.
Howes was mild, inofensive young man,
about years OF age at the time Of his sentence.
He bad always lived upon his fathers farm, upon
the side OF the mouEtan and his knowledge of the
world was somewhat limited. The schoolmistress
boarded ir has fathers faiiy, and received the at
tentions of Howes for afine but inally y, on remov
ing to adjacent district, she wrote him a letter
cutting off further intimate relations. This troub-
led Howes, and he became gloomy and despond-
ing, and in this state of mind be one day went to
the schoolroom and demanded 500 in cash or a
promise of marriage The schoolmistress order.
ed him TO leave, when be seized her by the hair
and with jack knife inflicted several wounds up
on her neck ard face. The cuts were not deep.
however. He then rushed out and jumped into a
stream OF water rom which he was taken nearly
dead His trial and sentence followed. To the
day OF his death he declared that he was never
conscious OF his acts in the schoolhouse, nor did
he recollect that he plunged into the river.
From the time of his Imprisonment he declined
IN health, until death relieved his suffering on
Sunday last, leaving the mere skeleton of what
was once a robust young He had ever
borne good character, and was respected as a
youth OF amiab'e disposition and steady habits
His parents very worthy people, and are high
ly respected
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

luol a special meeting of this ancient order
was holden at Fairchids Hall. last evening. and
gentleman who came strongly recommended nv
brethren al Mineral Point. was duly initiated INTO
me mysteries OF the brotherhood The ceremo-
ny was imposing, and the bearing of The 90.
brother was such as TO give great promise Of his
ia'9Te usefulness IN promoting the good of the
OTdeE.-Naoisoa J5ssraaL
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

~ The Mineral Point democrat publishes the
s,ereotvne announcement, prepared IN advance by
tie editor Of the Madison Argus, for every Ad,
uinistration mouth piece in the State that tie
. Madison Convention was perfect failure As
the editor appears to be posted up in relation to
This meeting. will ne tell his readers in what re
snect Il was :. perfect failure g. 1t certainly
could not have been failure in point OF numbers,
for, according to the Democrats own showing 1t
was the largest political Convention ever held IN
the State 70. rnanimity and harmony i was
not failure, FOR we defy tie Democrat to point
ms 10 any Convention where greater harmony pre-
vailed. than at this It did not fail in satisfying
the expectations of It's friends, for every Anti
Nebraska paper in the State whether Democratic
Wig or Free Soil, endorse, most cheer!uily, the
Resolutions of the Convention; and It certainly
did not fail in sending CONSERVATION into the Dem
ocratic ranks for the trembling Of Belshazzar at
the appearance Of the mysterious handwriting on
the Wall, evinced no greater degree OF fright than
that manifested by the friends OF the Adminlstra-
ton at this movement Of the People, ard the
ChaIch-yard whistling' OF their organs only
tends to render the.i fright still more frigatful-
We would recommend 70 the Democrat To follow
the advice it gives to the Journal own mp with
a gooi grace. and let its readers know what the
Madison Convention did Do. by publishing their
Resolutions
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
Atwood's Hotel Changed Hands.

This well and fayorably known Hotel is now
owned and kept by WM BUTLER, and will be found
pleasant home for such may put up there for
any length of time. The house is centrally stu
ated commodious and we mistake the new land
lord il he does not keep a hptop house You
need not take our word for it--get an experiment
tai knowledge by calling and putting your feet
under his table and participation of the "crea-
ture comforts '-PldtteviHe .4nierican
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Madison COarention Agreeable to a request Of
that body we give place to their resolutions With
out intending 10 commit ourselves we would say
that it appeared, to some extent, to be composed
of antagonist spirits, working together harnoni-
ous!y TO accomplish some great end-the restric
ton of slavery to its present boundary. That
object is good one and we hope no dead weight
will be attached because ofits popularity
riNe .4nlericnn
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Cdoleya.-James Ryan, resident of this town,
arrived home on Sunday evening from The rail-
road, upon which he had been at work. He com
planned Of being unweIl, but no fears were enter
tanned by his friends. On Monday forenoon how
ever he was attacked with cholera, and at one o.
clock expired lie left a wife and two children.
= Pick and Cad
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STATE OF WISCONSIN. , IN Probate,

i'NA SoNN4r' S. IoTT CoHHty Court.
Ia the mater Of the Estate Isaac deceasd
q Office Is hereby given that Daniel II Darneu adj
nih'strator oil said Estae, has flied in the Probate
once petition praying license sell the real estate
oeiubging to said estate Ii H. therefore orered thai
s persons interested said estate appear before tE
5udg OF this roTt on the first Tuesday. being the sth
"a Of seteHoer next ensuing Probate Office in
1lhe a. POINT IN said county, then and there 10 show
cause II any there shall be- why license should not be
granted to said administrator sell said real estate ac.
corning TO The PRAYER Of said petition. f4 it further
ordered that copy Of This oder be published in the
Mineral Point Tribune, weekly newspaper pu biiahed
prior To said day Of hearing
By the Court l.. NJ STRONG @, Itdyo
Dased July 18th, 1854. f36w4
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For Sale.
ON REAsO 4AHLE IL

ON EEASsb 4AkEIE a EtEs7TS,
..-=ea GOOD FRAME DIVE Ling HOUSE,
lsssEes "A with five rooms and closet; q good
ks.sA4 STABLE large enough to contain four horses
xsAsn. good Spring Of failing water close
door; it has acre OF ground, with fence
around it, and choice lot of Fruit TREES on il thai
has been selected with and pains. This Is on
the Dodgevile road, naG mile from Mineral Point and
part Of lot No. 79 For further particulars alv n the
premises 70 JOSEPH KINSMAN. SR.
Mineral Point, July 19 h, I754 t36g2
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On the main trunk.
On the Chicago branch,
On the Gdlena branch.

1S4 miles.

Total miles completed Ist July, 35S
OF the SJh Division, 81 miles from Freeport
to Dunlieth, the grading tor 80 miles is compile
ted. and y miles OF track laid Track LAYERS are
busIly engaged west OF Warren. and will push
the work without interruption to Scales Mound
which Is only II miles from GaIena The work
between Galena and Dunleith is progressing. and
viii be finished when the tTack-lavers from the
east reach Galena- A locomotive and construction
train have reached Galena and will Immediately,
commence laying down the track towards Chicago.
-Rockjord Republican
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Mrs Dorothy Odeli, ofthe town of Blue Mounds
in Dane county, died very suddenly, the 18th
inst jury OF inquest called by Geo. p
Thompson, Esq, which upon due investigation re-
turned the following verdict. Several physicians
were examined, who testified that she came TO her
death from The effects of poison; and from the
testimony of one witness il appeared that the de
ceased took a large lump of opirm some two
years ago. No cause is known for taking the
poison:
"An nquisition taken at the house of VIM.
Odeli, IN the town OF Blue Mounds. in the county
of Dane, on the 18th OF July, 1854, before Geo.
p Thompson, one of the justices OF the peace
of said county, upon the view of the dead body of
Dorothy 0dell, then dead by the jury whose names
are hereunto subscribed, who being duly sworn
10 inquire. on behalf Of the people of this State
when, and in what manner. and by what means,
the said Dorothy Odell came TO her death, upon
their oaths, do saw that the 18th Of July, A
D. 1854. al the house of VIM. Odell, OF the said
town and county aforesaid, died from the effects
of some virulent poison other, not shown"
Signed by the jury
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

n Collision We understand that a special
freight train from Milwaukee, and the regular
train from this place, came in collision yesterday
afternoon, near Palmyra. Both engines and eight
or ten cars were smashed all to pieces destroying
a large amount OF property. No lives were lost
nor was any person injured. The engineer and
fireman saved themselves by jumping off The
track was so badly DISTRACTED and torn up, that
passengers today had to pass round and take an
other train, to come on 1t is said to be the result
of carelessness of the officers not doing as
directed. The locomotives DESTROYED were the
Whitewater" and Palmyra. - Madison Jour
mai.
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GREAT IsATrLE ON TIE DANUBE!
The Turks Defeated in Asia.

From Despatch TO The Sentinel
New York, July II
The Niagara has arrived at Halitax-Flour de-
declined Cd; wheat I'd corn IL
great battle has beer fought at Silistria. The
Russians reireated with loss OF $4,000.
The Turks ave suffered disastrous defeat in
Asia.
The insurgents in Spain have again been de-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
ssOLTTrON OF PAEENERsftEP.

nESsoLUTfOS OF PAkETNERSFxsp
VIE Co-pastnership heretofore existing between John
Roach, William James, and Pascal GTenfeit, under
tie name and style of Roach, JAMES, 81 CO..
Gay u1sSo we'd By uual Ar the OF
said Company viii be settled by WILLINM JAMEs-by
y HON the business will carried in future.
JOHN ROACH
WILLIAM JAMES
PASCAL GRENFELL,
Dated al D 1dgeville, July 18Th, 1854 l3jW3
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

SoiP--ioo Boxes Boston Soap, received aud for
,, saie oy JOHN MILTON
"a asah Is and COLLARS. 30 dozen white
- shirts and 21 dozen Collars Of all qualities i,s, =
N7'Seu aI1 iof sale loH, by JOHN MlLrUN.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

IVA gentleman informs us that while travel
ing from Shullsburgh to this place, on Wedues-
day evening, he met or overlook a man and team
which had been struck by lightning. The horses
were both down and the man insensible in the
wagon The tightening appears to have struck
the man on the head or shoulder and passed down
his right side. burning and tearing the clothes
from that side of his body. Our informant dis
covering that the horses were not dead, immed-
ately released them from the wagon and then
conveyed the man to the Light House, where we
have no doubt he received every attention At
last accounts he was alive and hopes were enter
tanned of his recovery. We did not hear his
name-P LatteUiHe .4aaricqn
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YI8E AsaET:ECAN,s FREEND!!
uOLLOWAY,S PILLS.

To The Citizens cf tis United Statzs,-
most humbiy and sincerely thank you for The i'm.
mense patronage which yoC have bestowed upon my
Pills. take this opportunity Of stating that AUces.
tors all American Citizens, and entertain fer
all that concerns America and the Americans. The most
lively symPsthies much that ! originally com
pounC these Pills expressly to suit your climate habits
Constitutions and of living, intending to esab
lsh myself among you, which have done, D. taking
premises ia New York.
THOMAS HOLLOWAY.
33, Corner Of Ann and Nassau Streets, \. Y
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

II The Board Of Trustees for the village OF
Mineral Point will hold meeting at the office Of
the Clerk, in the County building, on Monday
evening next al O'Clock.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Fusioa-The Wings, Free Sellers and Morrill,
Democrats in the second Congressional district.
Maine, have united on John j Perry, as their can
didate for Congress. The ground OF the union is
opposition the Nebraska bill.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27
New ork. July 70.

New ! ORR, July 70.
a personal affray occurred in this city ves;er.
day, between Tios. Francis Meaqher ana McMas-
tiers, editor of the Ereemans Journal McMasters
fired pistol, and the ball passed over Meaghers
left shoulder. McMasters was then knocked
down, and the police came up and carried them
off to the station house
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

"A Brarc old Heyo.-Capt s c. Reid, the brave
commander Of the privateer brig Gen Armstrong,
famous for her terrible battle against the forces
of British squadron at Fayal, in 1914, lately
paid the editor of the National Inteligencer
visit. He is still in vigorous health
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

II Mrs Robinson, the murderess, now coafn
ed in Jail at Troy \. Y, assaulted the sheriff a
few davs since. when he took her meal to her cell
She struck him with brass candlestick over the
eve. knocking him down. She was afterwards
hapdcuffed and chained 10 her cell.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Gale7ta aad Chioaeo Union EaH Road The
Chicago Democrat learns, that the earning of the
above road Tor the month OF June, amounted TO
$4,000, being one thousand dollars in advance
OF the month Of May
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

Washington, July IS
The Union announces the receipt of a letter
from Gen. O. Butler declining the appointment Of
Governor of Nebraska
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

LIVER AND BILIOUS COMPLAINTS
The Citizens OF the Union suffer much fro disorders
Of the Liver and Stomach, scarcely any free the
influence of these destructive maa5ies, hence life wears
fast The fair perhaps the handsome in the
World, TO certain period when, Distressing to say,
many uose their teeth and good looks white yet in the
hsyday Of life, such sad evils may ecctgay remedted
by continually Keeping the blood pure, and the Liver
and stomach il healthy action. when life Will flow
smoothly. and resemble plants IN eoH2enial clinne
where eternal spring appears 10 reign As 1t regards
The preservation OF the human iEaue1 and The duration
of life much uay cFecJ5r aFi say fearess,. that
aud lie be prolonged fer many years beyond
their ordinary limits, II HoiORAy's Pills are taken 70
pur y the blood according to the rules laid down for
health confined ia the directions which accompany
each box.
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Sasow. III. july II

ls@'hNs III. JuIF II.
One of the most destructive hail storms evs-
known in this vicinity passed over the town Of
Addison, in this county, yesterday Il com.
menced IN the \. W corner OF the town ernbr,.
cling about two miles in width, thence proceeding
in an easterly direction, destroying every kind Of
crops in its progTess-yyheat, oats. corn potatoes
and every kind of vegetable and fruit OF every
descripuon,-passing ont of the n. Z. corner Of
the county. Every farmer in It's track has lost
all his crop-not an item left.
Our crops never looked more promising since
the couaty was settled.
The grass IS very much injured if not DESTROY
ed. Fruit trees are very much injured Such
ruin was never known in this community
The Sto,m.--On Thursday evening. our readers
viii remember the lrighuul looking cloud that
whired and gathered ieaJfully at the south and
east OF us. II did an iumence amount OF damage
by the prostraton Of crops, besides the destruc.
ton of fences, houses, steamboats,, and life, az
Rock Island and Davenport We have mentioned
that the Golden Era, Ben Campbell and Hernon
had their upper capins blown off at the former
place. Two persons were killed on the Camp.
bell, we further hear. A canoe was capsized. and
three persons drowned. The store OF n. Wick
ershan, in Davenport was blown down, and nine
persons buried in the ruins. Seven Of them had
been eXtricated alive. and the two remaining. f.
males, were supposed TO be dead-Gqi .4dC.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-27

IL We regret to learn the death of Rev. Faith
er NJ Laughlin, pastor of st. Patrick's Church. on
the West side. He del on the 18th inst, of a
Chicago Dem
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a - "a WEAKNEss - nERIrIrY AZ M

Il
YEARS STANDING, CURED BY
HOLbDWAY's PILLS.
Capy Of letter from Capt rgh4s JoGuson 4stor House.
". l., dated JaRH1rg sta, Ie54.
To PRoTEssoR Holloway
3, Corner of Ann and Nassau StreetsN Y
Slit - with The mot heartfelt p4earure
inform You that hsve been restored 10 health and
strength by taxing your Pills. FCr last ten
suffered from arrangement Of lhe Liver and stomach
and was reduced 10 such extremity gave up my
SUPP never expecting 10 60 70 Sea any more bad
tired every Remedy that recommended 20 me- but
all TO no purpose; and had given myself ur to despair,
After using them for three months The result is that
am now IN better health than have been eleven
Ae re past, and iedeed well ever my he.
You are quite at liberty 10 make this known for the
benefit OF others remain, sir, yours respectfully,
tSIgnedj JOHN JOHNSON.
These celebrated Pills wonderfully ecacious In the
following complains.
Ague Debility Head ache Srrof0la,
a thfaa ITopsy Indigas ton Kings Evil
Bilious Com ErysjpeIas yauudice Stone & Gravel
plants Femeis iTreg- Liver Gem SecondarySy mp
biotcHes on ularIties plants toms
the skin Fevers of all Piles Venerael Afec-
Bowel Com kinds Urine lions
plants GouI Retention of Worms Of 81
Constipation NakenCSs, kinds
OF the Bowels from whatever cause
- Sold at toe Establishment of Professor HoLLo
also by all respectable Druggists and Dealers in M-d
cines throughout the United states, in Boxes, at 5z
cents, - cents, aaf $50 each. To be had Whole
sale OF the principal Drug Houses IN The Union
90 there is considerable saving by Lag toe larger
sizes.
N R-Dreclons for the guidance of patie1ts in eyerI
disorder are affixed to each Bcx. 37yi.
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II Hon CH.RLEs D. ROBINSON, late Secretary
of State, has led to the Hymenial altar a Miss
Abby {. Ballou, of WoonSocke1. r L
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Decline in Le7d-New York papers note de
ciled decline IN Leadin the eastern markets The
Tribune OF the 18th. SAYS:
LEan-Ine market Is easier and the demand
hgn': sales Of l.6o0 pigs Galena 81 $3.50, cash
Spanish Is duh a; S5,@5, and refined German al
SG,G7t 10 $3.50
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II Congress has finally agreed to adjourn on
the end Of August.