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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

The K'to,r lNothings--lt is now ascertained be
yond doubt that Daniel Wells was made Know
Nothing about three weeks ago, and that since
then the whole force of the order has been spent
upon securing his election. The result is before
you--the notle Spooner is defeated and " ellis is
elected. 1t must be consoling to the foreigners
who opposed Mr.. Spooner, and voted for Mr.
Wells, 10 learn this state of facts II Racine Adv
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

hoooed-A Farmer who had sold some grain
on Monday las- in Geneseo after receiving one
hundred dollars in bills stepped into an auction
store and made small purchase took out his
poeket oooS from which he distracted small
bull putting the balance under his arm until he
made the change; bot 10 his sursprse unon lifting
his arm il was gone. After the crowd had dis.
per>ed the pocket book was fonnd but no clue as
70 the whereabouts of the money could be found
Moline Workman.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

IL The Rev. London FarriIl colored man,
was followed 10 the grave. in Lexington, Kentucky
a few days since by nearly two thousand persons
AT the time of his death, though originally slave
he was pastor of Baptist church of colored per
sons He had been SO for forty years, being at
the time of his death sixty FIVE wears of age His
commandments numbered a short time since eigh
teen hundred and twenty, all, most of whom,
joined his church under his preaching During
his ministry he had baptized five thousand converts
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Mrs. Noodles popular works, just issued from the
press of Dewitt & Davenport, n. Y, copy Of
which has been furnished US by the publishers
1t is written in Mrs. Noodles peculiarly happy
style. Astounding in brilliant descriptions of men
aad things that she saw in the q Clearngs' which
presents strong contrast to those she met In the
Bush 1t may be found at Smiths Book Store,
where all the popular works of the day are TO be
obtsined.
BY the way, some beautiful volumes for
gift Books, at Smith few days since, and the
holydays near at hand,it may not be amiss for
our readers to bear in mind the place where such
things are found.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Exemplary Damages N. Chids Jr who some
years since, arrested hr tie officers of the
Bank of Missouri, for cmbezzling $4,000 OF the
money of he Institution, bat was acquitted by a
jury, has recovered $1,000 of the Bank for the
costs OF defending himself on the trial
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II The ST Louis Democrat. Senator Benton !,
organ, has published several strong articles 10
prove that it is for the interest of Missouri that
Kansas should be a free State. In prosecuting the
argument the Democrat is unsparing in its depre-
cation Of the existence Of slavery-rGal Jeff
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Information lFanfed.-Any person knowing the
whereahout. of DR.. Fletcher Brook will confer a
great favor by addressing Wilmot McClun. Free.
port lihnoIse If this should meet his eve he is
him. e oe''en' ~
FreePort, Ill, Nov 5. 1854.
ed TO copy. eq'es'-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Thursday of this week is the
giving. We feel quite thankful for the recent
Republican triunphs, but fear shall not have
the privilege OF expressing our gratitude before
Roast Turkey" Without Turkey iixns, Thanks
giving amounts TO but little
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Three children of Mrs Brown, residing in Pine
street. St. Louis, Missouri by most remarkable
coincidence were scroiulously inclined, the eldest
(Jane) most particularly so, and the mother find
ing such 10 be the case, did all in her power TO re-
lieye the sufferer, but in vain she became worse
the blood OF the others was equally impure. and
they all three so bad at last as to become
quite object of horror to their friends The
mother, about eight weeks ago, put them through
course of Hoiloacdy's Pills and Ointment, and
strange. yet true it is, that their blood became
thoroughly purified, and the scrouous symptoms
disappeared. They are now all three in excellent
health. 10 the establishment and delight of their
afectionate parents.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

TukyKsGIvIxG TIA MEErIxG-A public Tea
Meeting Will be given ar the VI. F.. Church on
Thursday next, at 3 o'clock z. NJ, the proceeds
of which TO be applied towards Fencing and
improving the Church property. Public speak
ing in the evening. Tickets SO cents only The
public are invited 10 attend.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
Wisconsin Banks.

The rumor in regard 10 Beloit Rock River Bank
gained some credence in Milwaukee. We learn
from the Sentinel that meeting OF the bankers of
that city held last evening, being called togelh-
in consequence OF this first rumor affecting one
OF our own banks
The report was pronounced without foundation
and the Milwaukee banks agreed to receive and
pay out the bills OF all of our State Banks without
exception, under any circumstances They are
all amply secured and paying specie-T Madison
Argus, 10th
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

u The Tribune says a secret organization
originated by Senator Atchnson. exists in the up
per counties OF Missouri, for the purpose of tenn
porarily colonizing Kansas with the friends OF
slavery, so as TO carry the election there.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

ASeruEp SHIPwRECK-Ihe Ship New Era
belonging 10 Bath, Me from Bremen, with large
number of passengers, went ashore on the night
Of The 18th, off Delong, the Jersey shore. Ii is
said that over 200 lives were lost.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

RAIL- ROAD CoLLIsIox--A Collision occurred
on the Galena & Chicago Rail Road on Thursday
last, near Elgn between freight train and gravel
train, damaging two Engines and smashing up
eight ten Cars. Fortunately person was
injured
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Incendlary $1,000 Reward new row of
buildings at Rock Island owned by VIM L Lee,
Esq. were set on fire and consumed last week
Mr. Lee offers reward of $500 for the detection
and conviction OF the incendiary TO which a num-
Der of citizens add SlIOO more making the reward
5 l600.-l Chic Jou-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
STRAYED

HIN0OM the subscriber, residing In Mineral Point
n about the list inst two year old STEERS, one q
white, with few red spots each shouider-tbe
dark brown Amy one who viii give informatjon
where said STEERS may be found, shall be literally
rewarded.
MARTIN & HENDRA, ButeLers
Mineral Point, Nov Is, Is54. All
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
TAX EN- UP.

BY the subscriber, rile OF Doc9eyiIe n, the
nth OF Oct 1854, BAY MAKE coming B veara Ola
She had black legs name apd tail with su ali " nit
spo. near The hcn Oh one hind foot. hii star Il,
the forehead The owner is requested to call. nrove
property, pay charges aid take her away 10y prov
JAMES H0SKTNs
Dodgevile, October CO. Is A. 49,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Heath of Netu Orieaas-1 here were but AZ
deaths from yellow fever, in New Orleans for the
week ending on the 9th inst and the weather is
cold The total disappearance of the epidemic is
confidently expected
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

A Coincidence This is the first time that the
democrats were entirely routed in Cook county
And this IS the first time that Judge Douglas ever
snpeTntended canvass in Cook coanty in person
Il Chicago Democrat
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Il Relic of Barbarism.-The whipping post is
s'il IN use IN Covington, Ky. Lawrence Hunt
was publicly whipped in that place, last week for
stealing caps.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II Our harbor presented yesterday lively
appearance. ii having afiodred shelter from the
storm for several vessels, besides those which
found their business inside the PIERS Kenosha
Telegraph.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Cho'ero.-We learn from the Grant Co. Herald
that several aggravated cases of cholera have re
Gently occurred at Prairie du Chen, among recent
enIgranfs free Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

IL 1t appears that the Bank of Hollowell is
sound and safe. Its discredit only another
wicked attempt of the Suffolk Bank of Boston, 10
break down every thing that does not pay tribute
to it Thompsons Bank Note Reporter
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

.4gain.-We have never seen the time when the
streets of Milwaukee were so LITERALLY filled IN
with grain as they were this morning There was
perfect r7.sa about all the warehouses Free
Dem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

SOMETHING NEW AND FALUABLE-We are
Dow writing with guta percha coated pen, that
surpasses any thing in the line of Metallic pens we
have ever seen. 1t is equal to any gold pen for a
teria that viii not corrode in ink and what makes
1t still more valuable, it may be bent in any shape.
thrown with the point against the wall stove
and then be Strengthened, and will write just as
well as before They are just the pen for clerks,
accountants and Scholars. The only fault we find
with them is, that ii is almost impossible to inure
them. They cost but little, and will be found all
we say of them Call al the Mineral Point Book
Store and try them.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Pork Paeking-Lavtor & Plankinton. have
packed 300 bbls this week 100 of which (harns
ana shoulders) were SHIPPED this morning to New
Haven, Conn Mil Wis
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Gen Housfon-lt is said that Gen Houston
stands high In the favor of the Know Nothnps in
the United States, and that effort will be made
10 concentrate the vote OF this new organization
upon INN Tor the next Presidency Mad Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

american Diplomatic Congress.-1he ~ Y Her
aid intimates that the late ministerial conference
of American ENJOYS at Ostend in Belgium. was
solely in regard to our relations with Spain
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II The Rock Island Railroad Accident turns
out 10 be very different thing from what was at
hrst reported. Two persons (chldren) have died
and FIVE are somewhat injured
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

!food6toy EGnk-The Sentinel of this morning
says: "lelesraphic dispatches, received yester.
day, mention that the bills of the Woodbury. Bank
Connecticut, were thrown out by the Suffolk Bank.
Boston. Il Free DEN
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II The great Temple which the Mormons are
building al the city of the Salt Lake is described
as promising TO be a wonderful structure, cover
ing an area of p 1850 SO #
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II The Caloric Engine invented by Captain
Erricson, has been finally abandoned and is TO b..
taken out OF the ship bearing his name, steam
boilers being substituted. From the beginning,
ms result mas been iorseen by practical and scen-
tific men, notwithstanding the alleged connlete
success of the experiment
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

HoTrtd Murder OF one Insane Female by .4aother.
Jeanette Barney, about twenty years OF aye, was
mnrdered at The Litchfed, Conn. aims house. of
which she was an inmate, on Thursday night OF
last week. She was subject to nervous fits. and
on the night IN question was placed in the same
room with another inmate Of the institution, nam.
ed Betsy Wadhams to the end that the latter might
take care oil her IN her paroXysms. She was found
dead IN the morning, and her room mate when en-.
CURED of as how she came so, replied that she
choked her to death to put her out of her misery.
he murderess had been committed to iaiI
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
IA KEN UP,

Rf THE subscriber, at Porters Cove in tn. tow, ~
- Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, a Light era,
sorse f"eve years Old with small lumn on The
mp NJ other marks perce;vable The orner - 49,
10 CALL prove property, pay charges and TAXI
Attest, Jos ROBBERS, Town (gert RiJ,ara an
Kdgevay, Oct. 10, 1854. 4uso
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II Flour Is bringing 50 per barrel in our mar.
ket. Good wheat brings so cents. At the laru.
est calculation bushels will turn out barrel Of
superflne Flour This makes 81 The coarse flour
and brand pay for milling. Here is bad loss to
somebody. Whoever shall take the lead in buiIJ
ing good Mil here will be entitled to a seat in
the General Assembly, or be first Mayor of the
city La Crosse Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Tux BANK PAxIc-There has been quite a
panic among the Banks within the past two
weeks. very large portion of Indiana, Ohio
and Illinois money has been set down uncur-
rent, and it would be impossible for Us to keep
track of all that is said of them. At present the
panic has nearly subsidized, and most of the notes
again taken. Our advice 10 our readers u.s. to
take no paper money hat is not bankabe in this
MAR.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Large Sale Gleason the proprietor ofthe Flag
Of oar Union and Gieason's Pictorial has disposed
OF his interest IN both establishments for 5000 900
The purchaser is Maturin NJ Balboa
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
IL Arrison, who is supposed 10 have murder

IL Arrlsons who is supposed 10 have murdered
family in Cincinnati last summer, by means of
an internal machine, was recently arrested in
Muscatine Iowa, and has been taken back to Gin
cinnati. He attempted to commit suicide in
Muscatine by throwing himself from the third
story window of the hotel where he was stopping
but was prevented Mad. Jour.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Libel Sru.-The Maine Farmer has been sued
for libel, for reporting that the ShipbuiIders Bank
of Rockland, had failed. The damages are laid at
$4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Money Wei Appropri@ed-Thomas Drew, OF
Bangor, Maine. recently deceased has left by his
will the sum of $4,000. for the establishment
near Bangor. Of Farm School for bows.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
NEW York. Nov. La,

NEW YORK, Nov IA.
L he gubernatoriai vote, as published, is as con-
hicting as ever-some papers shown majority
one way, and some another.
Another exciting and enthusiastic meeting Of
the Know Nothings held in the Park last
night About 10000 were present. The language
OF the meeting violent a committee inc!u-
ding the names of Erastus Brooks of the Express
}. H. SPauldIns of the Courier and Enquirer, and
James Harper of the Times was appointed to re-
celve contributions for contesing the election
II was also resolved, that the Chief OF Police should
discharge every foreigner from his depart ment
The ship New Era was boarded this morning
by wreck boats, and all the passengers that are
remaining will be saved a great number of bod
les have bee; washed ashore during the night
Mr.. Morris and his men have persisted. Five bod
les were found this morning within 400 yards OF
the telegraph Office The ship is very much bro
ken up, but her masts still standing, and pas
senSeTs are clInging 10 the rigging.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

AZ Our steamboat. the Northernel, is the town
talk 1t has been seriously doubted, whether. the
Wisconsin was navigable, from this village TO the
Little Bull Falls-these doubts are now solved. \
good channel IS found, the whole distance and suf.
hclent Tor much larger boat than the Northern
er even at the present low stage of wafer
he enterprislng owner Mr.. Rood has resoIv-
ed upon charging his boat al once 10 about doub-
le her present capacIty.-[ Stephens PIT Pineru
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

On PoRK-It is estimated. that there is in the
country of last year stock, 100000 bbs. of pork
and ample supply of bacon.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

NDEICE.
DY virtue OF decree OF the Circnit co,-. =, .
II county, WISCONSIN, sitting in Chsncer, NJ s
he matter of ID. A. Wesspu rs Richard T-i aaae
oreciosuie OF q mortgage made by the said Tr
hail on SATURDAY,, the eighteenth DAY Of Noyer,i
Dctween the hours Of 9oclock in The for, moon =, *
o'clock in the afternoon, offer al Public So u OF
highest bidder for cash, at the from, door 80 = "
House, in Mineral Point, the premises parnsi o-i
mortgage, to wit:-One undivided one third ~ Il ~
numbered two hundred and eleven in Harrison, S S
4 Mineral Point
c. N NUMFORD, Sheriff ofIo,,c.
Dated at Mineral Pr, Wis, Sept. ~, leji e.r~
The above Sale is Postponed until Wea,s....
9Th oil November, when ii will lake place a. H. "a
md hour above ritten. 80 -He 40
.,u.-,,p,.. 90 CN MUMgo2D, sse.;
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
ADMINISTRATIONS SIZE.

Iowa County Court in Pruhate In lie mater Of !;
tate of Isaac h. paruell, deceased
Notice is hereby given thai by virtue and in perf
pf order of license made in said m ter on the 81
IT SepIembe A. ID. lS by the County Cour. ~
County, The under Igncd, adm illustrator Of SAID s.
will on the 18th day of Noven; Der, A ID. 1854 TN
he hours of one and four O'Clock P. NJ, ct the vi
Highland, in the county of Iowa, Wis Offer fl "
public vendue, The following described lot Of III
wit: out lot il R;.rnards addition 10 the town Of E
formerly Franklin in said County of iowa, sd
he property of said Isaac d. Darneli. deceEss
erms of safe will be made known the day a
DANIEL II. n ARNELL, AdiniHislrsaf
dated AT UjybIanJ OCT 20 1874 ii
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

ANAsA Conn, Esa-The Madison .7rgns sets
down this gentleman silver gray wing, and
classes him with James H. Earnest, who is as
Nebraska as Douglas himself For the informa-
ton of the Argus would say, Mr. Cobb is a
true Republican; having acted openly with that
party from the commencement. Although he an
nounced himself Independent candidats for
the Senate, he was the candidate of the Republi-
can party-elected such, and our Madison
neighbor will find him on hand every time ready
to oppose all such schemes the Nebraska ini-
guilty
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

Illinois Election.
The mex, delegation 10 Congress, from Illinois,
will undoubtedly stand follows;
Ist District, Washburne, Republican.
Cd Woodw oTth.
I'd Norton,
A,h Knox,
sth Richardson, Neb Dem.
9th Harris
eth Archer, Rep.
Sth Trumbul Anti Neb Dem
9th Marshall. Dem
Filth Disirict-Col. Richardson is reelected in
the 3,h District. Hi. majority will mol vary
,uuch fronl 500.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

u GopKrs Laws Book for December is or
orr table richly embellished, usual
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II The venerable widow of Alexander Ham,
ilton died recently at Washington. She was in
the eth year Of her sge.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22

II Pierce hno'c- Adding Daniel Shaw one of
the editors OF the Milwaukee News an admins
tration hurdy-gurdy, was the K7so,r Nothing can.
didate for County Treasurer at the late election,
ana received 33s votes, in the city. 1t was moi
SHOWN maj ne was candidate. until the day of
election Oshkosh Courier
Iitch INTO him. brother democrats the people
OF milwaukee, have voted him down
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
Official Vote,

The following is the Official vote by counties fer
Congress in this district as far as heard from
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
81 isAXED

F7:.ts FROM the Subscriber, ct Diamond Grove
tSs--Y near Mineral Point, on the I'd inst twt
!>za-.AA. COWS, one large Red Cow, five wears old
IS Dell on, the other RInle eifer " airs old
with white in The forehead on the belly little on lhe
fump The young one has piece of The end of on.
horn, the old one has the shell one horn gone
=" hoover will give information where th.y NAV be
found shall be paid for their trouble
JONATHAN RAINE
november Il, iSa4 1y8pd.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
REAL lsTATE A1EN''

yTT F. are now oR-ring fer sale npoh reAs - Z
w the following described tracts OF iah- h..
in the Counties of La Fayetsc, Coiunbis in'A
consin: Il
The 5. w. Or of : w. or of Sec. = ~,
of Range East. and s. L or. Of 5. qus
Town ), Range East. ,..ss
The above land is all under good cHiAi-,s
meadow land near by, with a thrifty @s a
wei # wa,er, and is situated about D iaH
eral Po,1,, on the direct yosd to JaBesflhe' n
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
Murder by Member of Congress

4NUF. T.
A man, name unknown, was murdered not long
since in Florida, by the Hon James Abercrombie
Member Of Congress from Alabama An investi
CATION was had and the Hon Gentleman dischar-
sed on the ground of justifable homicide
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-22
WANTED,
TI.E rIAMMOII. STORE OPEN

THE M MOTH STOEE or
TNHE undersigned having compieiea p aLi, :.
i spacious store is now in receipt OF iun H.
plete stock of Dry goods, groceries, III
shoes, Iron, Steel. Nails, Crockery and siss 4,
every article kept in any store in the COUNTY,
be useless to etate his stock is large, As ever ID,
com munity knows he never purchases lS "a. a
would be happy to show any portion " "a a. a
goods to any persons who may be oispos'S ~
the quality or ,lrices OF the same. ncIe ~
tice win sppear, provided time will permit
the public are invited to call and ex2a alIsv,
yes. II