davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09
Nr,r vopn n.ny rRInrNE. MONDAY OCTOBER 9. 1854

,.sted in the Convention by two vstchnes. Inc
Copve, ton transacted some busiaess N 'he way o'
appointing Committees, and adjourned
M.ss.cHusIrrs.-The Wing Convention Q, me
IXth District, which ws held ct worcester os@ y
In, Immediately after the Comfy Cenvention d'a not
az bad been suggested in yari"us wing quAl
tiers and q, was confidently antcipa'ed' yea
party Preferences ard acquese 10 the no'nlns"oa W
Mr.. DE Witt, the present Free Soil member ~ n
Bullock Of Worces'.r proPosed the nou,nson .. nI
DE Witt a seri.s If resolutions. MI L. y" E'uo'n
of Vorcester opposed the resol uuon, ana ouereu
substitute proposing ne ~ nomination. AFTER some
discussion the auction as taken, ana tne voS
stood - in favor Of making noDina"n, IN % POSITION
70 the election of Col De Witt, and - Against max
inc inch a nomination. The Convention thet by
CON i,fs. selected the names oi EbeneLer iorrey,
A. II Bullock and Paul Within, from whom a Mount
ration should he made. Messrs. rcrrey and Bullock
declined beirs, csndiiafes in opposition to NJ De
Wit and Mr. Within ascertainei not IN be
resident OF TIE district Subsequently the Conven'
ton bsllot.d for a candidate, aud nominated Henry
5. " ashburn By 81 out of - votes.
IowA-7he Dubuque Otserrfr says the Wing can
didse the Senate 10 the Polk County District has
finally received HE certificate of election. This gives
the Wings one nsurty the Sen ate OF that state,
and ill secure The election OF Wing U. 5 Senator
|, was hoped by the Nebraska men that they would
b. able 20 cJI troll the Senate and thus prevent the
choice of Senator by refusing to iato an election.
Even this desp. rate remedy is gone and with goes
tn. lat hope Of AugBslus C9sar Dodge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09

....o ., construction. and when ready for sea, by
,.h;pg q mortgage upon them, besides insu1ng both
weasel aud cargo. Bat against such fall N the
=. lue Of yesss!s az Will prevent their bringing
on Gale the amount advanced upon them, they have
No .ociey There ships constructed for sale in tie
Liverpool market leave Qrebec in the middle or
toward the end Of May laden With timber. They a.e
ia fer In bDs generally 1T SIX month by the Fog
rh houes that purchase them aud thee bls are ia
danger Of being dishonored whenever heavy losses
have been suffered BY the English purchasers on the
yes els.
The position Of the timber trade in Canada is no.
lees gloomy. It's the practice of timber merchant--
about dozen of whom control the entire business
to 90 to England in November and during the winter
TO contract with English houses for the delivery Of
timber in Quebec in tie fpring &; certain rates. Ia
many cares the timber thus -od has yet to be pur-
biased from the lumberer IL is shipped in tie mia-
die or a, the end Of May and bills generally at four
months sight are drawn against it upon the Eos'''u
hons, TO whom it was soid These bis, also, are
iust now becoming dee aud a, there must nave 're"
very heavy losses OIL the timber from the ea'r
ary decline in the price, ears Of failure ana Tue h"
o.,, ~ ,hese hills m some cases are anticipated.
Vs,v little timber is shipped by merchants rom
ou.bec x,bout its having been previously sold TO
,oue Englsh house; and such cagoes as nave oeeh
thus sent on speculation We learn that o's OF rom
A. oco 70 a. 600 A. Ergo has generally been sustained
timber which vas purchased at 3D. cubic foot, and
ON which lie freight paid, has not brought over Is
Al. in England An equal loss must have been sus-
s,aiped by Engrh houses which purchased last SPIN
a, the prices which then ruled
The intelligence OF the great decline IN the prlce
81 hrs and lumber was the sig nal fOr all the banks
Quebec whose customers are chiefly engaged in these
branches, 10 stop discopnng at once Holders whose
necessities obi, ed them realize were compelled to
do 20 at great rscrfce OF course the rich nrms
refuse TO cell in the presen depressed state OF the mar
ket Ship owners are losing money, OWING To inc
low figure 10 which freigh;s have sunk Last year
4O y load 80 cubic feet paid for timber TO Law
erpool; now the figures are down as low az 2'lo !"
30 The decline in ffeighfs, ships and timber came
simultaneously, and it assaed all the CHEZ interests
of Quebec.
The prospect for Canadian ship-bulding during the
ensuing winter is not very bright. Sbp-carpenters
wbo used 10 obtain less than half dollar day, some
vears ago have received s. this season. Since the
decline in the price Of ships, however an attempt has
been made to reduce the wages to 81 a day; and
although was resisted at first it will have to be sab
mitted to in the end.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09
CUBAN DEMOCRATIC ATHENEUM-FIRST
ANNIVERSARY.

The first anniversary Of the Cuban Democratic
Athensum w~ celebrated Saturday evening last
in the Apollo Rooms, which decorated for the
occasion. Behind the Presidents chair was hung the
flag of free Cuba the stripes with red triangle bear
ing lone star it's folds mingling with those OF the
American tag. Aboveit was suspended scroll, also
''Unon, Liber,a0, Luz" Union Liberty Light, and
bearing the inscription Atsneo Democrstico Cub .no
Pro Humsnitas' Cuban Democratic AthenSum Tor
Liberty The attendance was large and enthusiastic,
and several ladies graced the with their pres
ence. The Polish Democratic Society attended In
body, and deposited their banner near that OF the
=" Ateneo."
The banner of the Polish Union wa that OF old
Poland, an amaranth ground bearing a white eagle,
with the motto:
"B0gilud"
God and the People, on the revere was the IL
scription:
" Torar.ystro Demokras WygsGae0r Poiisklek
~ Ameryc0"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09

That is The Poli-h Democratic Society 10 Amer
lea D and on the ribbon;
S~,sre 7yrasom.'
Death 10 Tyraptsl: and
"Y...c:e Polka rte Zr,seta.
polspd Numbers bat 10 no, Dead
The Mountain. French section OF the Society Of
Universal Repubhcausl was represented oy sdsaess
ton as the section Itself Was occupied with imp"tsat
husire,. The red hsg of the Mountain carried oy
Citizen Simon was aioed To the group 81 banoefs
which ornam. Mt. the besi of the room. nu'nef-
Gus deey alton from the lnrEerrers'n Ger'nanh s'S'
assisted g..
L ToLox President of the A.henenm, who addressed
the sudepce in Spanish, in lev remsrSs sa''ase W
the occasion, which were loudly applsuded senior
Tolon war followed in spanish by Don FRANCISCO
AGrERo. Vice President of the Atheneum- storm
Of applause elected by the concluding portion of
his rrmaIks which, after a feeling aliuson 70 inc
fate of Lopez. represented the cause Of Cuban n'e-
p.rd.nce a. ole hAOIy 10 IealIZe the wGmsss n'PoS
Frsrtcsr WYszrSsKI OF the Polish Democratic
Society followed in English. He expressed the warm
est sympathy Of himself and us ieiio"sounuynen
for The sacred cause of Cuban Independence, ~ IN
vowed in the great cause Of hight, progress anu fee-
dom. .
next in French and assured all Cuoans oi the ueeP IN
t,r.f which was felt in their holy cause by bus fellow
Tuners. .s,,
Scnor Tolos explained to the assembly, in Spanish,
each address which delivered IN az! other iSn'
Seror DoN JUAS RUIZ FERNANDEZ, native oil oIa
Spain AID Professor of Mathematics next addresses
The assembly IN Casulian, and VAS warmly app 'uaed'
Mr.. Epw. BLASHNAN ot this cay maue s"os' ~
dress in Ell sh He held up 10 tue view OF the inset
ina, the happy results which in this country, nave
alter d,d The abors and exploits Of the Revolutionary
h.ross: epcourag ed them Ia initiate so bright an ek-
stnple and concluded anii loud applause by assur'
irg them tbat, ,.,.
= who would be free. themselves must strike the ol'T'
Several other addresses were delivered, ana inc
meeting separated al a late hour
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09
DREADFUL DOUBLE MURDER AND SUI
eide.
Of The N. Y. Tntune.

Correspondence Of The n Y. Tntune.
GRrrsr, Chenango Co., Thursday, Oc.. S, 1854
have the unpleasant duty Of giving you an &C.
count Of one Of the most horrible double murders and
suicides that has ever been brought to my notice,
committed about four miles east Of this village,
the turnpike leading to Coventry. 1t appears that
one David d. Davis a returned Californian, the
murderer and suicide has had Misunderstanding
with his wife and lately separated, they the past sun.
mer living apart, and believe b",h parties had CON-
m.nced action. for divorce. The trials were 10
come OF next week. The immediate cause Of the
whole difficulty, understand, was jealousy. This
afternoon Dawn me-, bis brotherin-Aw, Buel Hotch-
kiss at Eho.e house his wife had been boarding. at
The house of Mr.. Gilmore, . near neshbor, and
after conversation, Hotchkiss Withdrew into the yard
followed by Davis, who drew q revolver and shot
him, killing him Instantly. He then ran to his
brother -in-aws house and sho. his wife, MORALLY
wounding her, and then shot himself through the
heart. Our whole community 10 in a great state Of
excitement on account Of this horrible affair.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09
THE CRISIS IN CANADA.

Theprncipal branches Of industry pursued IN Lover
Canada are the cutting and saving of timber snd
sbip-building, both for the English market, uoon
which the Province is mainly il not entirely depepden,
the principles Of Brtsh free trade require Accord
pgly when that market is depressed the Province il
Suned, not having any resources Of its own in the
way Of varied manufacturing industry to fall back
upon. Thus the price Of both timber and chips hay
ing sunk enormously in England, all is apprehension
among the Canadians, and every mail from Europe
h waited for With tremulous anxiety and numerous
failures are inevitable.
Since the great impetus given to ship-bulding from
the demand for vessels which the discovery OF gold in
Australia and California occssioned, that branch Of
production has become one Of great importance,
especially at Quebec-the annual value Of the ships
built there being between three and four million dol
lsrs Bat the ships recently sent thence TO England
have not realized anything like the price expected
From fk q tan, the price Of Colonial built vessels
has In vsry short space Of tiue, sunk 10 flo. The
ship builders generally do business on CAPITAL fur
nished by commission brokers. who charge Eve per
cent. for indorsicg for the shp-builders While the
wages Of ship-capenters have been unprcceden.edly
high--reaching 81 dsy-its quite possible that the
brokers may have advanced on many vessels more
than they win bring wien they come to be sold to
EneEsh buyers In such cases the loss will fall on
the brokers who advanced tie money. Against the
contingency Of loss by any other means they take
good care to provide by in.urDg the yesses while in
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09

The fret Evangelical Church q the Upper PENN.
sula Of Michigan dedics ed on the l7th uit The
occasion one Of more than ordinary intere. The
Church was Presbyterian one, and i is bcsssd q.
Saul ~. Marie.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-10-09
THE ACCOMMODATING CONVENTION

Tie Tine. profe.ses to have gathered some facts
in regard 10 the Kno Nothing Convention, among
which are the fooxin
The inst business in order yesterday, was the nom
nation of a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. On
the first ballot they OBJ tanned the following result:
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02
cry respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
CARLos ALVAREZ & Co.

"Fe Of good cheer; ,rii hare you all of safe"
This hope inspiring promise from the noble
hearted Scotch Captain of the Three Bellies who
lowered around the deck of the SanFranciscc, IL
a gale for four days, were the most precious that
ever reached the of FIVE hundred des2airing
voyagers. The deep sea had swallowed up nearly
two hundred Of their companions and was yawn-
ing for more victims. Two vessels the briss Ma
ria and Napoleon, had their distress, but
cruelty passed along on the other side. AT length
after dark and dismal nights. succeeded bv days
that brought no relief came the Good Samari-
TAM" exclaiming, BE of good cheer I'VE will
lay by you-You shall all be saved. ~ Albany
Journal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02
For the Tribune.
The Wisconsin Medical Association.

MADISON Jan. IS, 1854.
This society met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the President, Dr. Castle
man.
Present-Drs. c. G. Pease, D. Cooper Ayres,
Castleman.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read
and approved
On motion Of DR.. WILDER, an invitation was ex-
tended to all the Regular Physicians in good stand
ing, who might be in Madison during the session
of the Association 70 take part in the deliberations
and doings of the Association equal footing
with members.
The following named gentlemen were accord
ingly admitted to seats, viz :-Drs. Joseph Gray,
Solomon Blood, A. J. Ward, A. P Ladd VIM. H
Brisbane, Chas R. Head, Jas. ]. Brown, Gilbert
Wright and H. D. Holt.
On motion the Association went into committee
of the whole on the condition of the Medical Pro-
fession, &c, DR.. d. Cooper Ayres in the chair.
The Committee on Constitution and By Laws,
through its Chairman, Dr. Castleman, asked for
further time, which was granted and DR.. Taggart,
one of the Committee being absent, on motion Dr.
WILDER was added to the same. The Committee
then withdrew for half an hour, at the expiration
of which time they returned and reported Con-
stitution for the consideration of the meeting
The report was accepted and made the special
order of business for the afternoon, and the Com
mittee discharged.
During the absence of the Committee the pro-
priety Of consulting with Irregular Practitioners
was discussed, and it was unanimously decided
that no such consultations should be held by Reg
ular Physicians.
The Constitution was then considered seriatim
and the nine first Articles amended and adopted.
Pending the discussion of Article 10, the Commit
tee arose and reported progress and the Associa-
ton adjourned to meet Thursday morning at o
clock In DR. Favills Office
In me evening the Association repaired 70 the
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

SENTENCE OF MRs. DoueIas-We learn from
the Norfolk Beacon that one of the first acts OF
Judge Baker, of the superior court, on Monday
Jan. 9, was to sentence Mrs. Douglas, who was
convicted at the last term for nstructing negroes
TO read and write contrary to law, to one month,
Imprisonment in the city JAIL which sentence was
Immediately carried into execution Had such
circumstance occurred in Austria, or in England
especially if it had been FOR teaching an Irish
man to read his bible, it would have formed ma
terial for newspapers and politicians to write and
declaitn about for years. The state of Virginia
may be the smother of states and the smother
of presidents" but SO long she acts in shame.
full manner as is indicated by the above sentence
of Mrs. Douglas, we disclaim all connection with
her, Just as one would with Australia or Algiers
in similar Chicago Tribune.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

From South -7,nerica.-The following letter will
show that Earthquakes and Civil Wars are not all
the calamities they have to provide asanst in that
quarter of the world. Diseases incident to our
own climate, also find their way there, as will be
seen by the remedy they seek for protection.
;dlpardiso Chih, S. a, .'uly 20, ls4s.
To DR.. J. c. .fysr, &c,
DEAR Sir We have the pleasure to report on
your shipment ofCRERRr PECToRaL TO our house
the whole quantity sold, and a pressing demand
for more, which must await the arrival of further
supplies. It's curing diseases of the hngs
and It's consequent ,otoriety has ercetied any n,ed
cine erer used thus country. Most OF our RENE
dies here are imported from England, and some
of them are rich and valuable; but no product oil
medical skill from that or any other quarter has
ever fully the confidence of Our population
as this beautiful preparation of yours.
The article has attracted particular attention
among most disttHg Eshe9 citizens from the fact
that General Bunes. President of the Republic
and the highest officer in the State, cured Of
a severe and dangerous affection of the lungs, by
It's use He allows us 10 send his narale and wish
es TO add the Acknowledgements of gratitude fol
his relief
We have the honor 10 be, sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
CARLos AtvAREz & Co.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

Nxw DIscovERr.--In the Galena Advertiser
of the 3oth ult. we find letter from CHARLES
BaAcKEs, Esq OF lafayette county, in which he
spot upon the surface of the ground may be indi-
Gated under which the Lead can be found He
says he has never examined the diggings of any
kind without satisfying the Miner OF the truth of
his theory. Should practical experience prove
this discovery to be beneficial as Mr. Bracken
anticipates, the public will have reason to rejoice
at his success. while the practical Miner will owe
TO him a lasting debt of gratitude
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

II A Bill was introduced into the Assembly
on the Gath BY Mr.. Jeffreys, to amend Sec of
Chapter of the Revised Statutes, so as to make
II legal to elect u s. Senator at any time within
two years previous to the expiration OF the term
of any Senator. This is for the benefit of some
aspirant who has more friends in the present Leg
islature than he expects TO have next winter, and
if he has enough to elect him, the act will un-
doubtedy be passed and his anticipations realized
LArKn.-The bill has been laid OF the table in
the Senate
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

GopEr's LApIs BooK.-The January number
of this popular periodical has been received, to
supply the place Of the one burned in the mails
|, is rich with embellishments and pleasant reading
matter. Cooley spares neither time expense
TO make the Lady's Book a No /, among maya
zines, and thus far his efforts have not proved un-
successful. He has thanks for the duplicate
number for january. and a beauty il is
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

Something Rare.-General Pezula, the new Cap
tain General of Cuba, has declined receiving an
addition of $4,000 per annum to his salary to which
he is entitled as Superintendent of the Treasury Of
the Island, considering himself already sufficiently
well paid
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

INV X Wilson is endeavoring to get up
another impeachment Of Judge Hubbell. AS the
legislature have forgotten the farce of last year.
he will probably not succeed Such Injuries are
too expensive to BE often INDUCED in, b. the REQ
RE OF Witconsir.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

1.-THE last Annual Report of DR.. 4 p LApp,
late State Superintendent of Public Instruction is
received. 1t is voluminous document, abound.
ing in valuable statistics and capital suggestions
The present crowded state of our column. renders
j, impossible for to publish il entire, or even
10 give extracts this week. We shall, however,
hereafter avail ourselves of its pages for several
.siuable extracts, particularly adapted 10 this
meridian.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

DrsixrEREsr.D INTERFERENCE L1pKRALLY ne
wAHpKD.-l, is understood tina, 50 mush of the
medal ordered by the o. E. o. OF loot as contains
the four mysterious letters 20. A NJ A has been
awarded to the editor of the Mineral Poin, Demo
cot. for his "truly gsntemanly interference with
other popple.s business.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

fxAxxs-Our thanks are due 10 the Hon Levi
Sterling, of the Senate, and Hons. l. " Joiner and
John Toay, Of the Assembly, for Legislative re-
rort. AMI Documents
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

The steamer John L. Alvey arrived at C.ncin
natl on the goth ult with cargo of silver from
Mexico. 1t amounted, it is said, to thirty four
tons weight, and was in charge of Adams & Co.'S
Express, and intended for the mint at Philadelph
Il Is Z: bars, contained in 173 boxes, amountingto
about ST. 500 OOO
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

Mn STASLEY, one OF Nj. Stevens surveying
party, says that the distance from the Mississippi
10 the Pacific is 1900 miles that the country is
rich and level and the grade forty feet to The mile
through Cadottes Pass
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

We learn from the Chicago Journal, that a
man named Samuel Harrington has been sentenced
to the Penientiary for seven years, by the Record
ers Court OF that city, for manufacturing ar, ut.
tsrins counterfeit money-rGal Adv.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

The Committee the Judiciary in the q. S.
Senate, have reported in favor Of tiIc right OF Mt
Phelps to his seat in the Senate as successor BY
appointment Of the Governor, to Mr. Upham who
died last winter. The term expires March 4th,
1855. Mr.. Phelps holds in consequence of
the Legislature having met and adjourned without
decisive action in the matter
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

Martin Koszta is now in a state of utter des-
titution. An attempt to obtain for him petty
clerkshp failed. The Chicago Democratic Press
remarks: "He mas raised two men to the pima.
Gle of fame they never could have reached without
him; is he to be left to starve himself?" There
are some men whom cannot really help II
You would, and Koszta is probably one of them.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

"A woman at Plattsburg, Mo, took Ratchet
a few days ago, and entering place where her
husband bought liquor and got drunk, split open
all the barrels and kegs, and let the fiery element
run out She was accompanied by about 80 men,
who wanted to see the fun. and ensure fair r,.r,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

The consumption ofwood by the locomotives
on the Michigan Central and Southern road, BE-
tween Chicago and Niles and South Bend is est
mated at $4,000 cords within the past year.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

CoNPLIMESrARY-The Mineral Point Demo
rat, speaking Of the Wisconsin Legislature, makes
OF the following language. What comment
upon Wisconsin Democracy, Yet who can deny
its truihfulncss
I" The legislation of Wisconsin has been game
Of ten pins. in which the players, after knocking
down all the pins they could, have rolled the balls
back TO the stand againset up the pins in a hurry,
no matter how. and left the alley clear for the
next corners, who do the same thing right over
Wisconsin, claiming and keeping front position
IN the ranks of progress, has been a great cheat a
grand hypocrite. And there is but one course 10
be pursued now. We want no more " make be-
Geves' We want downright, honest reforma-
ton. not much in the laws and mode of admin
is,ering, as in those who make laws
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02

Alderman Sturdevant, of New York is in prs
on under arrest for disobeying an injunction Pros
hibiting him from voting on the Broadway Rat-
road grant.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-02-02
Miss MAINS Select School.

The first term of Miss Mann's Select School has
Just closed and we told has been attended with
the most gratifying results TO her scholars The
qualifications of Miss NJ. as a teacher have been
fully tested, and are spoken in the highest terms
both by parents and scholars We are gratifed to
learn that sne is about TO commence second term
and trust that the support she receives may be
equal to her efforts 10 render herself useful in i'm
parting correct principles and useful in:orna ton
to those entrusted 10 her charge
The second term viii commence on Monday
next, in the basement of the Presbyterian Church