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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Conxrs.s.on.1 conven,ion--end DIST.

Conxress'ona1 Convension~-2nd DIST.
The Electors OF the Second Congressional District o.
Wisconsin, comprising the Counties of Rock, Dane Iowa
Green afs etc. Grant, Ricbrnd Sank, Adams. Portage,
Marathon, Crawford, Bad Ak La Crosse, Monroe Polk.
Pierce, Trenpe a7-au Elk, Chippewa, Clark. Dunn,
Croix Buffalo, Douglass and La Poin;e hu opposed
the Nebraska nQi.y and In ver of the principles
announced in the -REPUBLIcAs platform, adopted
Madison July l3h, invited to Meet In their respect
i've Assembly Districts and select Delegates from
each to Represent them in Congressional Conven n,
to be held MIsrR.L PorsT WKDsKsI AY, the 18Th
September, - O'Clock NJ nominate candidate
~ he supported al the approaching Election.
BY order OF the State Central COMMITTEES.
w. A WHITE, Chairman
Madison August a. 1854.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Arrest of Capt. Geo. N. Rollins. of the cvane.

NEW DIRK. Aug 10Th.
Yesterday afternoon Capt Geo n. Honins, of
the United States sloop of-war Cyape, was arres-
ted in this city by Deputy Sheriff Yultree at the
suit OF Calvin Durand, for destruction OF property
at the bombardment of GIeytown
The order of arrest was granted by Judge Oak
ley, OF the Superior Court The damages are laid
at Sl4.OOO. The amount of bail given by Capt
Hollns was twenty thousand dollars
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Heavy Defalcation BY a Broksr.

Philadelphia Aug. rs.
A note broker of this city left town suddenly =
few days since with about $4,000 in naner on
trnsed 10 HIM 10 negotiate He was traced TO
Long Branch and arrested, and is now in jail ar
Monmouth, \. J.
John Muller, who confessed that he murdered
man about ten months ago by the name of
Meyers, IN Burlington County, n Jersey. died OF
TYPHOID fever IN the county prison to dav. It is
not YET known with Certainty whether he com
naltted the murder
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
District Comut.se

NsssRs FpIrnEs:-Having been solicited by large
number of my feiow citizens offer myself The of
fce of sheriff for Iowa County at the ming election
/ have consented to do subject a nomination OF
the Democratic arty to which have the hanor to be-
long. J9HN CUMMINS
MiHeral Point, September !, 1854.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Assem- iy District Convention.

Tho Electors cf tbs Southern Assembly District of the
Coanty OF Iowa, who opposed 10 the Nebraska mi
uay and in favor of the priBc.!.es announced in the
Republican platform, requested to meet 10 VI ASS
CONVENTION al the Court House, in Mineral Point,
Saturday. the 9th day OF September al clock, p.
for the purpose of selecting delg gates represent
sud Assembly Distrc; Congressional Convention
to be held at this place, the 1871 of September
c c. WASHBURN,
JOHN B. TERRY,
JOHN CARTER,
District Comut..se
Mineral Point Supust
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

Died IN Jaa-Sarah Ann Morgan, who was
sent to jail for Is DAYS, for drunkenness, died o.
Saturday last of cholera vi
The rest of the prisoners-save Wen.wor.L
who, Ii IS thought, not recover-are do;n1,
well.-Ma Free DEM
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

IL Horse stealing IS 50 common and s,ster,,.-
icaliy pursued in Grant County that measures If
defence have become necessary. 1t has been su1.
gested to form an association called the &C
Connty AMI Horse-thief Society," Wisconsin.
ne Grant County people have concluded not
10 form distinct association for this purnosa
Il ne Republicans will shortly organize there and
VIII oosla'e the necessity Of organizing special
an'rHorse- thief Society-Mddson Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

u 1t Will be seen, from the following letter
from the Commissioner of the General Land
Office, placed in hands by HEsRr PLowMAS
Esq, that the lands heretofore withdrawn from
sale along the line of the Dubuque ard ST Paul
Rail Road route are soon TO be restored to mar
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
General Land Office, August 2lst, 1854.
To THE Hox HENRr DoDGE
WaSbipotop

Washington, d c.
SIR. | have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceIpt OF your communication of the 10th inst.
addressed TO the Secretary of the Interior request
ing, for therein stated the restoration to
market of the lands heretofore withdrawn from
SALE in Wisconsin, along the line of the Dubuque
and St Paul proposed rail read, which has been
referred 10 this office; and have TO state that in
compliance with your request. and in obedience to
the Secretarys order, the lands in question will
be Immediately restored to market; the public
notice for which will be prepared and issued from
this Office, as TO appear in 10 morrow 5 Union
am very respectfully
tour obr. Servant
JOHN WILSON
Commissioner
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

A friend from the country informs ms ,b,,a
present hot and dry weather threatens the ,Iroa0.
entire destruction of the pota.oe crop SbonIs
1t continue few days longer, potatoes viii nv
out very small and very few 10 the hill-Keno,t-,,
Telegraph 'H
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

Married in this village on he 2Sth ult BY JV
Gray, Esq, Mr.. WILLIAM MAuGER 10 Miss Man,
ANN DAvEr all of this village
At the residence of her father on the goth nh
by Eber Polk Esq, Mr.. FRANcIs CoLExE TO Ms
MANY ANN ELtzABErH ROLLINS
At Dodgeville, on the 3rd inst by y. II. Tbor--
as Esq Mr., n L BRIAN, of Mineral Point, to Nj
EMELINE 0RN, of Dodgeville
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

OLp GRANT AwAKE-The freen7en of Gran,
county are taking the right stand on the Nebras
ka question They to have a Mass Meetins
to-day, at Lancaster 10 make arrangements for
the apr oaching campaign. We are inclined 10
believe there viii be a great turnout, of the right
class OF men
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II F. SHAW is taking some fine Pictures,
at MS Daguerrean Gallery over the Post Office
Those who have not called on him, would do
well to take look at them
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II The entire wheat crop of Mr. John Flow.
living near Somerset, Kentucky, was destroTsI
by lightning on Saturday night, 18th instant a.
crop had been 'hreshed, and was covered up win
the straw. The Tightening strucl, the stack Wit
igni1ed the whole mass instantaneouslv and ..
wheat and straw had met the same destrpction 0'''
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

AMERICAN HoUsE-The attention of our read
ers is directed TO the advertisement. of Mr \.
Sniff. proprietor Of this new Hotel. IN another
column Mr. shift has fitted up his house in
superior style and is prepared to accommodate
his customers IN tbs best manner. Call and see
him
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

RE-So,fINATED.-At an Anti Nebraska Mass
Convention, held at Rock ford Iii on Wednesday
the 30ih ut., Hon L. B. WAsHBunxx the pres
1T able and faithful representative OF the 10 Da-
YES District in Congress, was r,-aom.nlted by
reclamation Every county in tie District was
largely represented. Many well known and in
huential Democrats partci pated n the Convention.
and pledged themselves 10 support the nominee.
Mr.. Washburne, we believe, has discharged the
duties OF his osice to the satisfaction of ALL except
OF course the Douglasocracy, and we imagine that
tue man who presunes to become candidate in
opposition to him. is destined TO a Waterloo defeat
II Mr.. DAVID TAYLOR, The independent anti
Nebraska, anti Convention, Democratic candidate
for Congress in this District, addressed a portion
Of our citizens at the Court House on Saturday
evening last. His views on most of The questions
Of the day at variance with those of the lead
ers of the patty to which he has heretofore be.
lOnged Mr.. L. understands the working Of Dem
ocratlc Conventions 10 perfection, and told some
plain truths about them, as could easily be shown
by recent demonstrations III this place We think
however, he will find Taylor men less numerous
than he anticipates on the day of Election.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

TUE Subscriber is prepared 20 furnish oil W.
l. may want, with superior quslty of The so.n
named article. He may be found the Furnace ol D
Henry Corwith at the Franklin House. 4.
He viii also keep large quantity hand ihToush
P. c. FRos
Ni,aror Point .,ors. 30 fG54 5wi2
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

" Never suf1er long from Cough. AT this
iecforaf II is criminal neglect if YOU 10 not rrs
: 49, - - 4t~' Suie
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Mineral Point, August 20, 1854.
STRAY NOTICE.

H. 6tAAE into the inclosu,e OF the snps-.'I
u on abUut the 18th day OF ADsl.--.
LIZ bay MARE with a star in the forehesd ].
owDer requested 10 cone forward and prove pr rs
pay charg o., and take her away.
SAMUEL. r. GUTHRIE
Dated at Arena, this Is n day of August 1855 liSr
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

1SnLFENpESr CASDIpArEs-Nr John Cur,
r.ugs offers himself as a candidate for Sheriff
.rhect to the decision Of Democratic Con
vsn-ion
James Rob- i announced IA toe Dernocra; a.
ar Independent candidate for III. ssu7e offsts
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
VI 4 RR RED,

Fire IN St. L0as.-A destructive fire is renor,
ed TO be now raging in 81 Louis
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

Elegant Ertract-The editor of the Argus and
Democrat has been treated to dring of iquo--
He says:
1t was brandy, of the richest, mellow, creamy
taste; smooth oil strong as Sampson: costly
IS the d. But good liquor VIII bring high
price.
The senior editor of the paper from which the
above is taken has repeatedly boosted OF havin 2
done more and expended more money for the tenn
perance cause than any other man in the State
Mad. Jour.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II The Postmaster at Quincy publishes IN an
nouncement IN the Herald of that city, that he
has s. 300 placed in his hands to bet that
Richardson will be re elected to Congress.
Did the Postmaster General or Mr.. Pierce place
the money IN the hands of this Government off
clal to bet
''Cn the bob tailed nag -
MS resort to the fools argument indicates
that ~NebIaska" is a slow trotting "animale" in
the Fifth district.-C Chicago Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

-f,cfm Rot.-The thermometer today stands at
9s3 above Zero in the shade. Il is quite warm =
Mad Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II The loss of Mr.. Cramer of the Wisconsin
IS We are sorry to hear, greater than was at first
His loss is about $4,000 of which
only $4,000 was insured-dI1dtson Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II At the late commencement of Hamilton
College, the degree q Master of Arts was confer
red upon J. H, Clary Esq, of th;s village
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
waldoboro, Me-, DESTROYED by Fire

At about O'Clock on the 25th inst a FIRE broke
OF. in tie rear of the hotel at Waldoboro, Me, and
swept OH every store in town, with an amount Of
property valued at S25O.O0o
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
They cant Keep House without il,

ENHeTlolsce u than sixteen years has established
!lr tc :iiat ErrCiants CceUrar tiaIgiig D. or IGI
'eEs" Fanny EiuIl"cSiIoH VIII cure nus{ rases, and H
icrc al suy,
Spavl.s, Sweeney. EingbolIc, WiudeaIls. ra
Evil, CalIous, Cracked Heels, Calls Of al
kinds, Fresh Wounds. Sprains, Bruises, Fls-
;llI, SHfast. Sand Cracks, Strains, LameneSs.
Foundclc'l Feet, Scratches or Grease. Mangr,
rheumatism, Bites of Animnls, External POI
sons, Painful Nerves. Affections. Frost Bits,
BolS, Conls, Whitows, Burns and Scads,
Clillblains. Chapped Hands, Cramps, Con-
fractions of the Muscles. Swellngs, Weakness
of The Joints, Cakcd Breasts, dc DC dc.
Tie unparalleled of this Oh in the Of Dis
't1iiy becoming known the farming COMMUNIST
i hardly be credited. except by those who have tei
the habit pi keeping their stables ami fnues w"
vast amount oi aia. suffering and tIlnc. are saved y
The timely aIpncaliou ul this on -..
rrs- BE sure the OF the sole proprietor GEoR6b
W. MERCHANT. LocSpoTi. y. Y. Is blown M The 'l'
Of the hottie. and his handwriting over he cork
rcsr,tmis 10.
Get Pamphlet he anil what wonders as
l'-"tnl''l Sii.JJ l,y ie ct this medicine.
S''l bY scrsbs dealers generally, IN the tuAe'
states ara cauada- Alsn by
Joseph Smith, Mineral Point. T. Ansley, Linden,
L. q Wheeler. bodgevilie, Tibbits Gordon, Asdloo
NJ H. Jones, Dodgevle, G. u Jercks, WingVle,
Brown & Latirave.CassviIle Wilson, POiosi.
Moore Goats. Muscoda, 5. Moore, Plattevie
Fl. R. Miles, Wyalusinr T. & N. Kirk, BarabCo
C. c. Skinner, jamestown N Woods, Fair Play,
J. II. Burnett ElsDboro, and
Wholesale by II. Bosworth & Son, and W l. Ho2s,H
& Bro, Milwaukee. l3FE
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
More Blood

1t was reported in town yesterday, that an old
man was terribly cut up with knife yesterday
al dazel Green, WIS The story is told as follows
woman no was milking a cow beside the road
near drinking house, was rudey accosted by
young man who was riding by in a wagon. On
being reprimanded by the old gentleman, who
was sitting outside the house in a chair, the your
man left the wagon, fell upon him with knife
and cut him terribly. The young man was mme-
dlately arrested. We did not learn the names Of
any OF the parties.-Gal. .4du.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

II The next election will be held in Vermont
and Maine on he 5th and 18th of September
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

SrILt HoT.--Sept ist. mercury 81 IN the
shade. A high As oS each dsy Of Inc psst week
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

celebrated Professor Holloway, are one of the
greatest blessings ever discovered for the alevia-
ton of certain departments of human misery
Combining as they do some of the choicest offer
ings of the Vegetable World, concoc'ed under the
supervision and knowledge of a highly scientific
Gentleman, it is not at all strange that they have
effected the most astonishing Cures. For any Of
that numerous class of complaints growing out of
impure state of the blood the Pills are marvel
lousy happy and thorough in their action There
are few maiades which if treated early, will not
be nipped in the bud by this Medicine, while for
not few. il is nosltixe .neclfc - Rostnn Fee
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
The Eassast Troupe.

Upon Wednesday and Thursday evenings of the
last week, this company OF vocalists gave Concerts
in this place. From the many commendatorv
notices which they have received from the press
prepared TO hear them with pleasure
cut we did not anticipate listening to them with
SO much enjoyment experienced In many
respects they are entitled to high praise; but in
our estimation more particularly, for their happy
and Iudcious selections of songsaud for their easv
natural style of singing. Most companies err
egregiously in these particulars; attempting 10
ieveige the natives by programmes filled with
Operate airs, ard to astonish them in the Concer
Room BY hideous and unearthly screams Weare
partial 10 Operas, when performed before audien-
ces accustomed to that class of music, by the
kings and queens OF the art but from the host of
itinerant Second Jenny Linds" IS cond Pagani-
MES, and Second ParoGies, good Lord deliver
US
We admire exceedingly the Fassett Troupe-the
four voices, clear, melodious, and sufficiently
strong-they harmonic well and are very evenly
balanced. While they continue to sing as well as
they do now, and to treat their audiences with
simple ballads and choruses which express refined
and humane sentiments in the mother tongue
avoiding Ill pronounced Italian AMI ridiculous
negro mumbIing, they viii draw and delight large
houses, as they did here, wherever they 90 We
congratulate our Gaena friends upon possessing
50 meritorious troupe.
DAnISs BURGLARr.-Ihe house of Rev. John
Nolan of this village was entered by some heart
less wretch Tuesday night of last week, and
robbed of s. gold piece and half sovereign
The rascal entered the house from the back ward
and heard by Mrs. Nolan, who was alone in
front room. She Immediately went TO back
window where She saw the figure Of man in the
room. and Immediately gave the alarm, but before
help arrived the rascal hadescaPed with his booty
1t is hight time some measures were adopted to
prevent such acts in Mineral Point They are
becoming quite too frequent.
CAUGHT Ir-Some of tie papers in the
eastern portion of the State, expressed surprise at
the appearance of the State Superintendent
at the late Educational Convention AT Madison
and iCsinua ed that Mr.. Wyigh: was absent from
choice. The Madison Argus 70 help Mir Wright
out of the scrape, said he was lying dangerously
i'll Al Prairie du CHEN. The Prairie du CHEN
Courier notices it in this wise - We are harry
to be able to contradict this lugubrous report.'
D-At an Election held by the Iowa Couaty
Bible Society on the evening Of the I'd inst, the
following board Of officers was chosen for the
ensuing year 10 wit
President-JOHN B TERRY.
Vice Pres PHILIP ALLEN,
Direciors-CURTIS BEECH,
JOHN LOVE
WN HUNBERT
SAMPSON ROGERS
JOHN NURRISH
Treasurer JOSEPH SMITH
Secretary SAMUEL WHEELER
AMERICAN HuUsE-Ihe attention of our read
ers is directed IN the adva-,;ss.,e,. of A.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
The Nebraska Bill a Test

The Green Bay Advocate edited by Mr. Robin
on, late Secretary of State shows more honesty
and hardihood than most of its Locoioco contem-
poraries. 1t sustains the Nebraska act without
hesitation; and publishes extracts from Douglas
speeches, and long article from the States Rights
Register In support OF its principles. 1t says:
"ln two years from this time the opponents Of
the Nebraska measure will be few and far between
The organization now attempted TO be made
against II is got up upon the flush and heat OF the
hostility which has been excited by It's being mis-
represented and MISUNDERSTANDING will only
serve the purpose intended. temporary means
of uniting the lesser political factions OF the In
ion"
Such IS the prevailing sentiment Of the Demo
cratic leaders and othce-seekers in this State bat
few have the courage TO admit il Just now They
Imagine that the people will be hurnbugged into
the idea that that measure all right after the
present excitement has little cooled They
wish TO say as little possible about it now until
the elections are over. Let them elect their mem
bers TO Congress, and the people will find ou'
that they have been deceived when it is too
late
The Morning News, another leading Democrat,
&c journal of the State, has the following.
The Issue IN ILLINoIs-"Young America"
the representative OF tle true Democracy of Hi
nois, says that Illinois : to be represented in the
next Congress by Nebraska Democrats or Aboli
ton Wings. We are glad that the issue in Illinois
Is reduced 10 this. The same issue will inevitably
be presented 10 other States. The sooner it comes
the better The sooner Democrats understand
that the opposition to the Nebraska bill must, ii
continued, dwindle into the ranks of aboirionism
the better it will be for the progress Of truth and
the triumph of correct Democratic principles
The Argus in this place entertains similar views
Thus the three leading papers Of the State, repre-
senting both factions of the Democracy endorse
the Nebraska bill--Nadison Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
AGENTS FOR THE TRIBUNE.

". S. SWIMMER, ST. LOUIS; MO.
f. W. CARR, PHILADELPHIA, PENN.
V. B. PALMER, n. YORK AND BOSTON.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
CUTLERY.
BRICK! BRICK! irgs.CKsI

A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SUPERIOR CCTLEA
II just received, and for sale low, by
SPRAGUE & BATHFOF
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06
Exhibition of the Wisconsin Fruit Growers Asso
citation,
PRE-. fEsI VI HIST.

To be held at Foungs Hail. Ia MtitUa1lEee on the
5th and 9th days Of Ocio5er, 1884
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-06

APPLES
For the best and greatest variety of good apples
not less than three OF each variety, named and
labeled $40 0O
For. > bae+ do
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A G A IL ID :.

Mineral Point, August Il, 1854.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1854-03-01

countenance, even in his happiest moments. -
An overwhelming grief had stamped lis impress
upon his features / made some notesi
of his conversation at this time but have mis-
aid them, and will not venture TO repeat fnmI
memory. One thing however, from its peculsl
arity, have not forgotten. You know the wa
in which his name is generally pronounced hl
tins country. In alusion to this, he once said
to me, Why do the Americans always call ne
Camel? I've no hump upon my back" Thi
little fact may be of interest as showing that us
name should be pronounced as it is spelt.
cAMPBELLs POSITION AS A LYRICAL POET.
This personal narrative, we think, furnishes
abundant proof that Campbell was a generouss.
n9behearted, high minded man. Whatever
may be the opinions of critics with regard to the1
relative merits OF his longer didactic and descnp
tive works. it is. no doubt. the well-established
popular judgment, that Campbell stands frsfl
and without rival among the lyrical poets of
his age g Many years since" said Washington
Irving, in l841, ''we hailed the productions of
his muse, as beaming forth like the pure ight
of heaven among the meteor ~exhalations and
! paler fires with which our literary atmosphere
abounds. Since that time many Of these mete
ors and paler fires, that dazzled and bewidered
the public eye, nave fallen to the earth and pass
ed away, and still we fnd his poenls, like the
stars, shining on roitt asndintinisAea lustre."-
More Gil words for tho conclusion of this sketch
are nowhere 20 be foand than those of the poet
himself, uttered in his aldage:-" believe when
1 am gone, Justice will be done to me in this
way-that wasa pure writer. 1t is an mex
prassible comfort, at my time of life, to be able
to look back ard feel that have not written one
line against religion or virtue"