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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

I'm .4tefpl Procurement have already al
uded to the case of gentlemen now resident
of this city-Niiam Colliss--who lost his wife
and seven children, and upwards of twenty thou
sand dollars, in the steamship City of Glasgow
His agony of mind under these distressing circum-
stances may well be nagnged. For a time he
was threatened with madness. He is now more
composed, is intelligent, temperate, and is ex-
iremely anxious to obtain any respectable situa-
ton He IS moreover, without the means Of sup
port, aud is only solicitous to obtain, by his in
dustry. honest livelihood. His address has
been left with Mr. Dunn, at the Exchange, who
will cheerfuiy give any further particulars
Pha Ing June l.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Nebraska Appointments.

Washington, July lst.
The Union officially announces the following
combinations by the Senate: Gen. Butler, OF
Ky, Governor of Nebraska; Thomas B. Cum
mlngs, of Iowa, Secretary of Nebraska Mr.. Fer
guson, of Mich, Chief Justice of Nebraska: r.
Harding. of Ga, and J. Bradley, of Indiana, Asso
ciate Judges; F. ESTABROOK of Wis, District
Attorney of Nebraska; Mark w Jared of Ark e,
Marshal of Nebraska S. Reader, of Pa, Govern
or of Kansas; Davidson, of Virginia, Secretary
Madison Brown. of Miss, Chief Justice of Kan
sas; Emery, of Ala, and S. w. johnson, of O,
Associate Justices; A. J. Isaacs of La District
Attorney of do; j. B. Donaldson, of ILL., Marshal
OF do
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
GyAUDFAy Applications

County Court OF Iowa County. Wisconsin, special term
JIne lth, A. d. 1851, Present L. Nj. Strong, County
Judge.
Ia the matter OF he application sell Real Estate
Of Mary Agnes Jewell minor heir John Jewell dec.s-
ed
Now. this day, came Joseph Lem Guardian OF said
minor heir, and filed his application for license and an
thory TO sell the real estate OF his said ward for reason
forth in said plicatiou vhereupon il s rd mai
said matter be ST for hearing the frat Tuesday bel
the frst day of August next, Probate Ofice IN
Mineral Point in said county, when and where an ner-
sons interested can attend aud show cause if any exists
why such license should not be granted
And Is furtaer ordered that This order be publ
Tor four successive weeks previous said ay of hear
iag in the Mineral Point Tribune"
By the Court,
80, l.. NJ. STRONG.
f"''j County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

Proposed Loan 10 the Southern Wisconsin Ran
Road-Ihe Milwaukee papers announce that at
the request of the Milwaukee and Mississippi
Rail Road Company. the Common Council have
passed an ordinance to submit TO the electors oil
that city the question OF issuing 100000 OF
city bonds in aid of the Southern Wisconsin Rail
Road. The 9th of July is the day set for the cleo
ton. The papers are decidedly in favor of the
Council proceedings in this matter-Potosi Re
nublicaz
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

In company with several of citizens, we
attended the celebration at Franklin on Tuesday.
The weather in the morning somewhat un-
favorable, it raining from eight to nine o'clock
bat about half past TO- procession of the chill
dren of the District School was formed, and after
marching through the village, proceeded to place
provided little south of town, where they listen
ed with marked attention. TO a short but interest
ing and appropriate Address from Judge SrRoSG,
after which they partook of a beautiful repast
that in waiting
AT about IL o'clock the procession of citizens
was formed by Hon. H. VI. BILLINGS, Marshal of
the Day, and proceeded to a bower admirably ar
ranged. when the Declaration of Independence
was read by THos. d. PorTs Esq'r, followed
BY Sone-Pilgrim Fathers-by Col. BILLINGS.
l. T. MEssMoRE Esq'r., of this village, then ap-
peared and delivered an Oraiion which for elo-
quence. pathos and sound sense, we have never
heard surpassed, and seldom equaled. We have
give the Grafton that notice ii deserves
but trust it may be published that all may have
an opportunity of of perusing it. After the SER
vices OF the stand, the procession was re formed
and marched TO the table, where large number
did ample justice to dinner consisting of ev-
cry variety of esculent, that could be desired and
gotten up by A. BoLs-ER Esq in a manner salts
f,o,, =,
,,.--r..-, :,
and every thing passed off in the best style
The ceremonies of the day enlvened by the
souienee''"s stratus VI .e i'ishianu Da'io' whose
'i"e'e was u anu Tue Pdce
visit TO FRANKLIN and the exercisrs Of N. d.v
The toas,s vii, annear in our nex,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

HoAloaoay's Pills for the Cure Of Liser
Complaints and Indigestion MIR. Gamis, chems:
Yeoyil, states in a letter to Professor Holloway,
that lady residing in that town had been severe
sufferer from liver complaint aud indigestion for
a very long period. that her medical attendant had
and that she could not survive many months but
not being satisfied with this opinion, she common
ced taking Holloways Pills, and this excellent
medicine was the means of saving her life in
about month they restored her to perfect health
and strength.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Adopted Citizens, Read This.

The following extracts from the Richmond
(Va.) Examiner, staunch supporter of the prin-
ciples of Modern Democr .cy. as held by the
present Administration. During political cam
paigns, the Democratic party claims to be the
only party friendly to foreigners. but at this time.
when no political excitement calls forth buncom
from the party organs icy may be expected TO
come nearer uttering their real sentiments than
in the heat of party strife OF foreign imm grants
the Examiner says:
"The mass of them are sensual, groveling. low
minded agrarians, and nine tenlhs, of them would
join the Mormons. or some such brutal dwelling
sect, if opportunity offered 10 do so.
European writer's describe large class of pop
ulation throughout England and the Continent, as
being distinguished by restless wandering, nom
adic habits, and by peculiar conformation OF the
/ skin and face Animal and sensual nature largely
predominaes with them. over the moral and IN
tellectual Ii is they who commit crimes, fill
prisons and adorn the gallows. They will not
submit TO the restraints of law religion nor
can they be educated Are such worth a
thousand dollars a head 10 breed from2 From
their restless and lawless habits we should infer
that they composed large part OF the Northern
immigration.
Slavery tends off the stream of vicious foreign
emigration from the South la few years, the
biasphemous reforuers who curse the Constitution
for legalizng. and the Bible for consecrarng Sla-
very. will curse Heaven that ii did not bless the
North with African Slavery, the only antdote TO
a crowded, motley, foreign and native popuIa-
ton
Such are the sentiments uttered b. the Rich
mond Examiner, the editor of which has been
appointed by the present Administration U. S.
Munster to Turin. Let foreign population
ponder on dis and see if they can, consistently
with their selfrespect, and the good of their
adopted country, sustain administration
party, the organs of which indulge in such gross
misrepresentation.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

English IPdr Sieam0s.-The New York Tri-
bune learns "irom a source of the highest Tespec-
liability" that the English steamers in the fleets
prove to be nearly useless, because the machinery
is liable to get ont OF order from the conclusion
caused by the discharge of their own broad
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

ErSA Insurance CoNPASY.-The 35th an
nual statement of the Htna Insurance Company
OF Hartford Conn, sets forth that institution in a
very fourishing condition. In addition to the
capital stock, paid in and unimpaired, amounting
70 100000, and annual premiums to the amount
of si,023,S 3S, the company have reserved
fund as follows:
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

From the premises of the living in Dodge
vile, on the 18th inst, GRAY MARE. wears Old
sad mare has strip the left shoulder. Five d IL
lars reward will be paid to any person will return
said SAMPSON RICE
Dodgeville, June 18Th, 1884. 4w33 =
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

IFheeling B,idge--An injunction has been gran
ted preventing the re construction of the Wheeling
Bridge II is probable, that the decision in this
case will have important bearing on that of the
bridge in the course OF construction across the Mis-
sssippi, at Rock Island.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
roo,s, Dame poty-The Buffalo Commercial

fumes Duane Dofy-The Buffalo Commercial
Advertiser says that this gentleman .has more
tact shrevdness and ingenuity, than the present
entire delegation from this State in both Houses,
and could accomplish more than the whole concern
acting in concert But few viii question the
truth ofthe Advertisers statement, and yet do
not think it pays Mr.. Doty very high compli-
ment.-T Mlw aukee Democrat
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Zinc Paint.
EAsS ES UP

EBY the subscriber in the Town of Wadwick, Iowa
= . County, on the 23d inst TWO AARIS tine is
bay, an1 ollnd in the left The other dapple
bay or light brown. They each I5h hands high
The owner or ners can eai prove property, pay
gcs and take them away
CHANDLER G. HEATH.
Wald wick. June o. il 4n2es
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

Deputy PoSs AGsfrs-The bill relating TO the
compensation of deputy post masters has passed
both houses in Congress
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

New York. June 30th-7 P NJ
The Europa, with three days later news arri-
we'd at o'clock this evening
MGrhefS Cotton declined 1s6d. Flour advan-
ced Is; wheat Sd. Corn unchanged, Lard nomi-
nal Butter and cheese in request at full pri-
ces.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

Three Hundred Dollars RetcGr8-Cfovernor Bar
stow offers reward OF $500 for the apprehension
of Francis Donaldson, indicted for murder in
Chippewa County who has escaped from the
custody of the Sheriff of Chippewa, and is now
at large.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II The Potosi Republican, OF Saturday last,
says about 23CO bushels of wheat, and 500 pigs
OF lead (3500o) lbs was the amount of freight
taken from the Potosl wharf last week.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
New Nnrk LIME 90

: 2
The House of Representatives have passed the
new Postage Bill By forty nine majority.
There has been farther unsuccessful ballotinr
for Senators IN New Hampshire
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
TAKEN LIP.

q O n the he, first day of June, 1884, at the house
fl7(-> - of the unders signed, eight mites north of
~ DodgeviIle, dark chestnut MARE, about
-=Ll- six or eight ears old, with a white streak
IN her forehead and both hind feet white to the fe
locks she had halter and is about fifteen hands
high Any person proving property and pa ing charges
can receive Tue same ROBERT kINNEAE.
June 18th, tS5i- 3g+aw
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
SO Reward

CTR ~ ED from the subscr be-, living Gig
NM miles south east Of Mineral Point, a span
( ~ e MI LES. 3 years old-b0th mares, roam or
80 ~-~--' mouse coloTed: were both yoked. They
were seen a buGgevlle some tn -four weeks ago
The above Reward viii be given for the delivery Of
said Mules s. for Information where hey ar So that
! may get them JOHN PARK{SUN.
Jane II, 81. T3V35*
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II GgRRIr SMITH has published in the Ma
-ional Era, card resigaing his sea, in the Con
sress Of the Z. :,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II WeSee it stated that Rev. E. H. Chaplin
OF Beloit College engaged TO deliver Grafton al
the Crystal Palace on the 4th of July
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
SsnA.EE, or ,rn.-py

n IRON the subscriber. on "Wednesday night
.taE - Il May 2i5h small BAY HORSE, wears
{ = oiu-both hind feet white, and a few white
$3.50 hairs on his forehead. Had when he left
three Shoes and Bell A suitable reward viii be
pad to any person giving information here horse
may be found or fer returning him the il
stolen, Fy dollars win paid thief on con
viction. JOHN Is. TERRY
Mineral Point Nav 20, 1854. 2qff
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

az ACE sEt EL-Ho. X in Bbls haIfRbbls and
"a Z Bbls., Prime, Just reed at GEO w O IBR3S
SUGAss ssDT>E Ts0I.asSES-I5 Rbls In
- half Bbs-, 10 Tea Gal. Kegs superior sugar II
: up 'ioizSss7- Jist rec ds' GEO. W C0BB'S
SoAP. . boxes, 10. /, jast received and for sal.
- % G. ". COBB
sSiCR LES-Afew of those superior lar Pzchlss
n 1istfeceIVed and FOR sale at GEO W CORPS
$500 Cans Wrsht's Fresh Cove O,s-
u ters,receivcd end for ssleat G, ". CoBR's
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

The Ftna is considered one of the safest com
panies in the United States, and probably issues
as many Policies as any other. The Agent Ter
this Company in this place is n B. Boyden, Esq
See card. in ano;her column.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II The Canadian Parliament has been official
iy dissolved by the Governor General.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

PAVING FOR PIPISG."-If a mans white APP
prentice, owing labor and service TO his master,
escape from free ITO slave State, the expense
of pursuing AID retaining must be borne by his
master; but if a slave escape from the south to a
free State such expense, according TO the decision
of Attorney General Cushing, must be paid from
the United States Treasury. The liabilities thus
incurred by the L. s. in the case of the fugitive
Burns, recently captured at Boston, amounts to
some $4,000. Can any one doubt hereafter that
Slavery is tax upon free labor
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOE SAFE


In the counties Of Iotoa and Columbia, Wisconsin.
FnvHE undersigned offer for sale the following de-
e scrihed Real Estate:
4 of Und \ ofnw 4 Of " 7 Of sec 90 town range
w 4 OF n w 4, Sec. -, Town ), Range East
Ind % q 4 e y Of F e or. q, 8,
y of : y or.
and r a Of n r ar d. A. > g
No. 20 loo = 3 Uud fractions aud
OF N f or Sec =, town :. range ) east.
No 81 % 100 north fraction No J. d.
: east.
No. A 900 fractional section - Town IL, range
Und Of Lot 47vliet's survey, Mineral Point, Wis,
OF 20
" 4 of No. %, -
Enquire Of DUNN & REED
AMI MATHEW BENNETT,
July 5th, 1854. (4ml Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

DIEp OF HkAr-Ihree laboTers died Of heat
in the city of Milwaukee, on Tuesday, the eth
ALI
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II Recent advIces fTom Kingston, Jamaica.
state that TIE Cholera IS making terrible ravages
on the plantations OF that Island.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Further by the Atlantic.

BERLIN, June 6.
The Due de Coburg has returned TO his resi-
dence. The intention of his mission was to make
the Cabinet of Berlin perfectly understand in the
name OF the Austrian government that the latter
was resolved in the event of an unsatisfactory an
swer from St Petersbureh to have recourse tc
such coercve measures as should give effect to tht
political consequences involved in the Austro
Prussian treaty.
The Ost Deutsch Post says: Notwithstanding
the account has been contradicted it appears that
on the 29th of May the Russians crossed the Dan
ube at Oltenitza, and occupied Turtukai
VIENNA, June 9.
Marshal Paskiewitch transfers his headquarters
to Jassy the 18th.
The Russians withdraw from the Aluta to the
interior of Wallachia
THE GREEK RESURRECTION.
| According to advices from Athens to the 3Oth
King Ohio has annested the officers of the Greek
army who had taken part in the Instruction al
/ Epirus.
he following is the account given of the affair
| at Caiabacia. We extermnated yesterday the
Turks, whom we had kept surrounded for the last
| ten days. We have killed 500 wounded many
and made 900 prisoners We have also given
chase to 1000 Arabs and Albanians, commanded
| by Hahn Dey and Meizo Mabiowa who had come
| to their succor; vanqushed and starved the Turks
who escaped, took flight last night and abandoned
FIVE pieces OF cannon in good condition, two stand
of colors, munitions of war, clothing, the whole oil
their store, their wounded and their tents, which
we took possession of. But the greater part OF
| those who fled were drowned in the Peneus. and
| the others were dispersed The river is full OF
| dead bodies, and the peasants bring them IN guam
| titles every moment TO the camp.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR CoSGREss-Mr
David Taylor of La Crosse, Announces himself as
independent candidate to represent this District
in the next Congress. Mr.. Taylor claims TO be
"a Democrat, tree and untrammelled by any clique
caucus or convention, acknowledging The people
TO be monarch of all civil laws, and masters OF
those who frame them This doctrine Will hard
Iy go down with portion at least of the party to
which MIR T. belongs Many of them are strict
adherents TO the Convention system.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II ExPKRIEseE EsrABRooK, Esq, late At
torney General Of this Stale, has received the
appointment OF District Attorney for Nebraska
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

III Ills said Gen Butler viii decline the Gov
ernorship of Nebraska. to which he has been ap-
pointed
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
OR SALE.

ots Nos o x with good frame dwelling fberac-
o. Ridge street IN ''Strongs Aleratiou pader GOOD
enclosure and well improved. Fer terms Zen mr. 81
CtfAS. Z IEGATE.
WHEEi.1R- or
RiCH'D NJ. SMITH
hil1er%i foin'' 'uile -4ih, lo34 3w33@
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

LAND GRaNT ~ MI~NEsoTA-lhe bill grant
ing each alternate section along the route of the
Railroad line from Lake Superior to st. Paul,
/ passed the House Of Representatives on the goth
ult. The bill! provides that the grant shall not
iuure 10 any company now formed, and leaves it
for the Legislature of Minnesota TO dispose OF ii
F in such manner as they think best calculated to
insure a speedy completion of the work.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

TnE PuEsIDENCY.-i correspondent of the \.
Y. Express nomina'es EDWARD BATES, OF Mis-
sonri, Tor the Presidency. and ROBERT c. WIN
rHRoP, OF Mass, for the Vice Presidency. as the
Wing candidates for the election in 1886. The
Express indorses the men every way suitable
for the respective stations, bat thinks it too soon
for such discussions
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II MaDaN SoNTAG, The gifted artist. died of
cholera a; the city OF Mexico on the 9th ult-
The event caused great sensation. She was buried
AZ the Church San Fernanda-an immense con
course being present. including number of For
eirn Ministers III the city of Mexico.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

SANDWICH IsLASDs--A correspondent OF the
Boston Post writing from Honolulu, says that a
petition signed by 700 natives has been presented
10 the hing, begging him not 10 consider annexa.
lion TO The United States giving, the oaly
that they were fearful the 4 americans would make
slaves OF ,iem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

Fn,NCoSIs HIrPoDRoME exhibited in this vii
lage on Saturday last, to quite large audience,
both afternoon and evening Like all travelling
exhibitions the Hippodrome is considerably tinct-
ured with hon6ug and fell far short of coming
up to the representations of their bills, yet the
most part of what they did perform, was very
good, and we believe gave tolerable satisfaction
The Hippodrome, to say the least. is great i'm
provernent on most of the travelling Clrcuses that
rob the pockets of citizens of many quar-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Black Law of Illinois.

Most of our readers doubtless aware that a
Law disgraces the Statute Books of Illinois, by
which free persons of color coming into that
State may be apprehended, imprisoned, and heavi-
ly fined and in Of their inability TO pay the
fine, may be sold into bondage for time An al
tempt made in Gaena, a few days since, 10
pu; this law in force. Four persons were arrested
On a warrant issued by Justice Coombs, charged
with the horrid crime Of coming into the State
with skins not as white as some Of the pale faces
oil that city. though they were quiet, Peaceabe
and well behaved citizens They were taken to
Jail. where they remained over night, when in
consequence OF the intense excitement among the
people, they were taken ont upon writ OF kobe1s
corpus and upon an examination of the proceed
iugs, all were discharged
One effect OF the passage OF the Infamous Ne
braska hill has been TO give boIlness TO the adj
r1irers of Slavery, both north and south We
imagiue however, that their encroachments upon
human liberty in the northern part OF Illinois, as
well as =. WISCONSIN, will be promptly met BY
s'.cl. action Of the people will prevent their
carrying out their designs. TO any great extent.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II 4 laborer died of heat at Chicago, on Mon
day last.
II The Illinois river has recently risen some
two feet.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

II a great variety of ire works were exhb
itcd in our streets the evening of the 4th.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06
Fronl the WlitrGllkee Sentinel.

II 1t is thought Congress will adjourn sine
die on the 3lst of July inst
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

z. s. CoURT.-The United States Court, Judge
Miller presiding, met at Madison on the 3d.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-07-06

Ng&O @1@grG G&e Qugg0UG8.