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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

FiRSr FRosr--Jack Frost made his aprearan-
&c in tins place for the first time this season. on
The morning of the 4th. Such vegetation as his
! 1nence was hfs. felt upon turned black in the
face but little or no injury was done to crops of
any kind, as the fine weather for a few weeks
back, had placed them cut of his reach.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

II The Sham Democracy OF this State. have
re nominated Daniel Wells Jr, in the First Con
gressional District, and John B Macy in the 3D.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

hEPUhLTcAN NouISATIoNs--La FGye,te Co
The Republican Convention which met at Centre.
on Friday last, nominated the following ticket:
For Senator-l3th disi.-CHAs II GRArIor.
For SheriiI-AHl DousE,
For Cierk Court-JouS X WILLIAMS,
For Clerk BID Sup's--RonERT G. Wanp,
For Register OF Deeds--ANos Hovxr,
For Treasurer--THoHss H. SHsLpoS
Tor Coroner-WILLIAM BALDWIN.
For Assembiy-2-ABs,Lo,f A TOWNSEND.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11
Democratic County Nominations.

The Nebraska Democracy Of Iowa County held
their Convention at Dodsevilie, on Saturday last.
and nominated the following ticket:
For Senator-l5th dist-Dr H. Van DUsEx,
For ACKNOWLEDGMENT dist-WM S ADAMS.
For AssenbIy-Sou1h dizt--RoBEur C. DrER.
For Sherif-JAcoB NJ MIr.xs,
For Clerk Court--JoHS S COMFORT
For Clerk BID Sups--ARrHUR BRIrrATS,
For Register of Deeds--JosErH LEAN,
For Treasurer-RICHARD PRATT
For Prosecuting Attorney-GEo L. FRosr,
For Surveyor--ERSEsr WEIsES
For Coroner-hIMBALL F. HEATH.
The Convention passed no Resolutions. but so
far as the candidates for Senator and AssembIyneu
are concerned. Che only Offices which have any
particular bearing upon he question: we presume
there can be no doubt Of their firm and honest ad
herence to the principles of the Nebraska meas
ures of Douglas and Pierce. To the men we
make no particular objections, hut with their
principles we are at variance
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11
Cass AMI Douglas at the south.

lie richmond Inquirer denounces Gen Cass in
Inc most unqualified language. because he refuses
70 endorse the Nebraska bill and uphold the inter
esis of slavery generally. The following is the
close OF rs article:
Hence!orth. be must rank with Benton and Van
b"Ten. as one who has Insuited our feelings and
betrayed our confidence The weak attenpt To
serve TWO masters, 10 reconcile devotion to the
constitution with Submission TO abolitionisn-an
attempt to which he was persuaded BY, The sn,oas
mons OF an undyng ambtIon-has placed him
with these ilIustrious apostates, in the limbo If
lost and dIshoaorcd politicians
II IS refreshing, with this specimen Of dualicitv
anu weakness Il contemplate the manly and fear
ieSs course o. Senator Duggias l. Is his fortune
as IL mad been before, to encounter a more yeba
meht aud TlndIctIre expression OF popular irtiiana
non, out WIN courage as rare IN these DAVIS as
Il Is aduarabe, he stands erect under the peItIngs
OF he storm, aud hugIs defiance in the teeib of t5e
mad AID hootjng mob He does not shrip, fror,
faithful discharge Of duty.
Neper Failing Re7ne5y-Among The in,,,o,se
number OF patent med Cines discovered There .ra
out very few that possess any real merit or biS
id>t ctds> lae discoveries of Ilr Holloway cele
ofated English Physician. NAV be nLfd as r,,,
NE pest, both on account Of the character NJ ,be
IL +feaienjs OF which the medicines are co-,nossI
al tAe variety OF diseases which have bpar . f;,
qua y removed BY their use The Professor has
"a 'i'SHed house at IS Ann street for the sale
OF L same throughout the Union where parties
may le supplied With them who!esale-rN New
ORR True National Democrat
Ifs EoyorofN J Ci-g Ts9let-f-Tba c,-,,4
Jury nave indicted Mayor Westervelt ara Nv,
0o''' cltnen. loE granting illegal licenses; also
11oH' lyoJ liquor dealers for selling without H.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

STATE IAN.-Ihe amount of State Tax 10 be
raised in Iowa County for the present year, as
fixed by the State equalization. is s5.sos 81.
Back arrearages due the State, 52I 80.
The amount of Taxable propprty in the coun-
~, upon which the above is to be raised, we learn
is SI.0IO.50S.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

y -Hoyoy Of n. J CITY Tsdictef-Ths Grand
Jury nave indicted Mayor Westervet and 1yy,.
Conf cIUaen. Tor granting ilIesaI licaosI
about 1000 liquor dealers Tor selling wjtboa, H.
cense. -
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

II The Grant County Republican Mass Con
Fentlon, which met at Lancaster, last Wednesday
nominated the following Comfy ticket:
For Sherif-Leonard Preston.
For Clerk Court-John 6 Clark,
For Clerk Board SUPs--Wood Z Beach,
For Register of Deed=-Wiliam McGonnigal.
For Treasurer-Jerome l. Marsh.
For Pros. Attorney-,Wiiis II. Chapman,
For Surveyor-Caleb I. Overton,
For Coroner-Ben NJ Coates
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

DEcLISEs--We are requested to say that
{. HoARD, Is no longer a candidate for the office
Of Register of Deeds for lowe g unity
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

Pr~NEos PRIwAHY GRANMAR-We have re.
had sufficient time TO give 1t a careful examination
Our first impressions, however are favorable to It's
merits.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

1881. NE W GooDS 1851
TIE OLD AND WELL KNOWN sTANDoF
5. & l.. G. WHEELER,
High street, Mineral Point
JET this method to inform cur old customers sBl
w the public generally that " are now rccciviDgOr
FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF GOODS
direct from New York. winch are prepared to oHsrp
all who may favor villa cali prices which etua
WIZ prove Satisfactory Our motto IS hve ana III W.
We shall attempt 10 cheat hr public into The beh6
that have tens OF tht usAnds dollars worth of Coos
which we have not n r pn expect 70 have neitle
we hold uuI Inducements t. cell, under The pretenoe m
ceiling u.erinI for sale, all any part Of or
Goods al less sai (ioT W doing no suenth4
this a system OF doing business which We con
tess do not understand the thing believe 70 beh
hEabug al gaumon; we don't know any thing a5o5.
It, don't ish 70 satisfied II viii moi Eh
in he end - bat III say that have good SIC.
Of Goods, rchesfd OF reliable houses which We ntto
To sell al small advance above cost, and on as iaFof
terms, think, the quality Of goods can Dc
Purchased eise~he-e in This Market aud We invite
examination OF stock. IL Consists la part as follows
DRY GODDS:
Sheetings and Shiriings, Blue and Brown Drills
Stripes and ticks. Eed and Yellow flanse s.
Red and Gray Blankets, Grt en- and Gray
Blue and White . White
Marsahes Qpilts, Carpet and Seamless Bags
All kinds OF Prints, Plain snd Fig'd Desln',
ODeF. Ffannels, Rob RGy and scotch fl1iui
Rombaslne, Merinoes aud AIqaess,
GinghanTs, Persian Twis,
II Warp Flannel, Bay state sha~ls
swiss S.,,,i sand anG Book Muslins, BISHOP Lawn,
JacOuets, Draper Auslins,
irsh Linen, Linen iisIn.sAs,
Damask Table Cloths, Snow Drop Table Cohs
hopkins, Birds Eye Diaper,
six Velvet, Scotch
Plaid Mus,ins, Broad Cloths,
CGssinefs, Tweeds,
Satinets, Eurvstiug,
Drugs ct and floor oil cloths, Table uil Clothsy
Gloves AMI Hosiery, &C, Scs &c
House furnishing Goods, Carpenters Tools,
Axes and ADJ, fiammers,
Sieei Yards Baances 100 70 500,
Hand, Back, = cut SAWS, Fel0e and Wood SAVE
Compass saws, Augers,
Turning Goupes, ChiseIs.
Gate and Barn Hinges, Plain Irons,
Saw ais. Sad Irons,
Shoves az d Spades, Scoops,
Log and Trace Chains, Lock and Dog ChEln'
Hsy KnIves' Finishing and Horse Sss
Haller Chains, Brush Scythes,
Curtsin Pins and Bends, Coffin Screws, ..,,
Teg and Hand Bells Door Bells and HsnsIIs
lar, I,surpg Plumb and pocket hSs@
Spring Braces. Bench screws,
MoyttCe Gu. yes, Table Cutlery, p.s-ss
Pocket aad sf,ay ing Knives. Putty ard Budding KIM
Cabinet Flies, mn "a. fiies, ,oks
Wood and HORSE Rssps, DooF and Chest L0oA'
Cupboard Locks. Drawer LOOKS, ,<t.
Til and Trunk Locks, s.; 'chel snd Pd LoeA7
GRocERfEs:
Rio and ava Cuff-e, Mocha Coffee,
Molsssess Raizfns,
candles, SAuf,
Tobacco, Scan,
Putty, Shot,
Glass. Rosi,,. -
Turpgntine, TanEer't AID LanF o''
Rice. Rice Flour,
Lard, -ckIed PoEF,
Rope, Tubs,
Brooms, Pafs
Spice, Pepper,
dinger, Nrtineg,
Cloves, Mace,
Alum Alum salt Pssre,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11
Failed.

The Erie and Kalamazoo Bank has failed s
says despatch to the Chicago Democratic Pres.
There are large amounts of the notes Of tia
concern in circulation here and hereabout
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

For sberi1g.-sYe are Authorized to anne rnce the
name OF LEVI STERLING, a. candidate for Sheriff Of
Iowa County. at the approaching election SEPT o.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-11

1t is not about time something was done to-
wards getting up series of Lectures in this place
for the approaching winter? We would suggest
the prop-iety Of a Meeting to take the matter in
TO consideration, and also for the purpose of or
ganizing L-yceurn. Ne shall recur to this mat
IL . s.tin. he!nre Ionu
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25
LETTER FROM HON. CHARLES SUMNER.

Tho following lottcr from Mr.. Sumner was
written in reply to an invitation to be present
at the municipal celebration of the Fourth of
july
SENATE CHAMBER, 1st July, 1854
Dear Sr:-I have becn honored by the in :
vtation of tho municipal authorities Of Boston,
to unto with them in commemorating the ap-
preaching anniversary of our National lnde-
pendence.
Please tender to them my gratitude, that
tnoy have thus remembered me, an absent cit
izen, who tries to serve truth and justice u the
sphere where he has been placed. Pleasure
would take me homo, among congenial souls;
but duty keeps me hero.
The approaching anniversary of Indepen-
donco in Boston should be something moro
than day Of show and expense. II ought to
be the occasion of practical vows TO those pri-
meyal principles of freedom which have been
assaled. Our municipal history should be
carefully read, and, unless we are prepared to
disown our fathers, the conduct of Boston at
memorable times should bo set forward anew,
as an example, which her children should not
forget. do not refer to the violent act by
which hor harbor converted into tea pot.
But would especially dwell on the peaceful
opposition, which, according to her own records
now preserved at the City Hall, she organized
against tyranical and unconstitutional act OF
Parliamcnt-"bearng testimony against outra-
geons tumults and illegal proceedings but
ncvor failing ''to take legal and warrantable
measures to present that misfortune OF all 9th
ors the most to bo dreaded, the execution OF
the Stamp Act" The City Clork will find
these words. undor date of 27th March, 1766,
whence have with my own hands copied
! them. With this great precedent of freedom
in my memory. ask the Municipal Authori-
iics-should be remembered at their hospita-
BILE board-to propose in my name the follow
ing sentiment:-
"The City of Boston While still in coloni-
al dependence, aud with no aim at revolution,
her Municipal Fathers stoadfastly opposed the
execution, within her borders, of an unconstitu
tonal tyranica act of Parliament, until, with
out violence or collision. it was at first practi-
cally annnlIed, aud at last repealed Truly
honoring their fathers, let Boston not depart
| from their example,
remain, Dear Sir,
Your faithful Servant,
CHAs. SUMNER.
| tbo NJ Won of pnstoo
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25

HENRY WARD BEEcHER thus replies in tho
Independent, to the suggestion that ho bo nom
mated and elected to Congress from one of tho
rural Districts.
"EoUIvocAL HoNoR DECLINED. The Tri-
bune, last Saturday, 10 reply to aprivate letter
asking its advice on the matter, recommends
that we be nominated for Congress, elected
and sent; and when that shall be done we 60
at may not be modest for us to decline be-
fore we are really asked. But such efforts will
certainly be loves labor lost. If the people
wish us to be tho President of tho United Sta
les, we should be disposed to accept that
And we fancy that there will be new timos in
Washington City after our Inaugural shall have
been pronounced.
"Had the proposal to GO Congress, pro
ceeded from tho American Board of Missions,
there would have been grave reasons for con-
sidering il. We doubt whether they have n
harder field in all Heathondom; nor yet field
where the Gospel is more needed.
"But for mere political reasons. to backslide
from the pulpit into Congress, is little too
long slide for the first venture. We beg to
decline IN advance.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25
Meeting of the Clergy at jackson.

At meeting of the clergymcn at Jackson
and christians of various religious denomina-
tions, convened at the Free Will Baptist Church
in Jackson, July Z, 1854. TO consult with refe-
renee 20 the propriety Of calling convention
of Clergymen and other christian citizens of
Michigan, for the purpose of deiberatng upon
the duties Of christian ministers and christian
men in the present crisis, touching the slavery
question. Rev. ID. Winiou was called to the
chair, and Rev. J. A. Hawley was elected Sec.
rotary.
The meeting was opened by prayer by Rev.
Mr. Mcbride, of Leoni.
Rev. Messrs. s. A. Baker, Prof, Whipple III.
A. Read, j. j. Scarritt and $. M. Fowler was
appointed q business committee.
The Committee reported, and their repor,
were accepted
Aftor full and free discussion, the following
was proposed as an amendment to the report
of the committee, which amendment was car
ricd. aud tho report as amended adopted.
Resolped, That committee of six be OPP
pointed, to confer with ministers and christians
in the State of Michigan, with reference to the
issue Of call for State Convention, 10 con-
sidor and act upon tho relations Of christianity
TO slavery, in the present crisis for political
affairs, and to issue such CALL IL, after consul
tation they shall deem it expcdient.
The following gentlemen we're appointed
this committees:
Rev. Messrs. s. A. Baker, n. Colvor, and
M. III. Collins of Detroit; Rev. II. A. Read. o
Pontiac; Rev. Messrs. II. A. Bakor, and s. w,
Fowler, of Lconi.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25

CRYSTAL PALACE TO BE SoLD.-P. T. Barnum
ESQ.,, Yesterday afternoon resigned the Office of
President of tho Crystal Palace Company. lie
assigns as his reason for doing SO the too heavy
duties II imposes upon him.
The stockholders have right to some report
from the Company, of the result Of Mr.. Barn
INNS resignation, as SO much was expected
from him; and the present board Of directors
was elected purposely to place Barnum in the
Presidential chair, TO restore credit to the
stock of the concern, which has proved q fail
ure.
The resignation was accepted, and John II.
White, Esq, was unanimously elected presi-
dent pro TEN.
A committee was appointed to obtain the
services Of an efficient superintendent for the
season before us, and 1t was resolved to finally
close the Exhibition on the 3lst of October
next. rn
1t was further resolved TO appoint commit
tee, with power to dispose of the Crystal Pal.
ace. and all other property of the association
deliverable on or after the lst day of fNovembel
next,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25

WHAT THE SOUTH SAY OF w. III. SEWARD. -
The New Orleans Bulletin, an excellent whig
paper says that if VIM. II. Seward be elect
ed President, the south would certainly dissolve
the Union forthwith. We have no idea that
the south would do such deed for such o
cause. If Mr. Seward were President, and If
he should, as President pursue an outrageous
course toward the south might feel 1t necessa-
ry to dsolve the Union, but she would hardly
bo silly enough to dissolve il simply on account
Of The election vr this, that tie otlor man in
the presidency. Many man might make a
better President than his previous acts and
declarations would lead tho people to expect,
and many a man might make worse one.
The editor of the Bulletin does Mr.. Sow
ard injustice. Mr. s. is bad enough but not SO
bad as the Bulletin paints him. That paper
says he is "in faror Of the immediate uncondi-
tionol abolition Of slauery in all the Southern
Siates." Ifhe is, he has never said so. There
is not one record declaration of his, public
or private that gives the slightest countenance
to such q charge. He never declared himself
in favor of the abolition of slavery any where
except in the Destrict Of Columba-and those
only by gradual process, upon vote of the
people of the District, and after full pecunia
ry compensation to the masters of The slaves to
be emancipatcd.
We believe that Mr.. Seward, by promoting
anti-slavery agitations has done much harm
to the Whig party and much harm to the Ma
ton, but he is certainly very able man, whose
views upon many subjects of great national in
terest are sound, and we thing that no ono
can read his collected speeches in spirit of
candor without coming 10 the conclusion that
there arc, unfortunately great many worse
people in the world than he.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25
THE NEW POSTAGE BILL.

The bill which has recently passed the House
of Representatives and now awaits the action
of the Senate, is in substance as follows:
1t changes ocean postage
Old rate, undor $500 miles 10 conts
over $500 25
New rate, over 5000 (" 10
under 5000 q"
Inland new rate. under 5000 miles,
(prepaid by stamps) es.s so 3
Inland new rate, over 900 miles, (pre- -
paid by stamps) 10
Thus it will be seen that the rates of Ocean
Postage are reduced as they ought to be, for
their chef burden falls upon the poor emigrant
who, of all Others, is least ab'o to pay for the
luxury of a letter. The rates in this country
are changed by increasing that over 5000 miles
to 10 cents instead of 6 as heretofore. This
will operate principally on letters to California,
tho great expense of that part of our mail SER
vice, being given MS the reason for tho advance
In all cases, by this bill, postage is TO be pre-
paid. That is as it should. Now tako away
Congressional dead heading, alias franking,
and step towards reform is taken. In a
speech recently delivorcd in the House while
this bill was under consideration, Hon. s. G.
Haven of the Buffalo District, New York, of
fered the following table of the cost of the
mail service in each State and Territory and
tho amount of Revenue received We ap-
NJ nd IL:
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25

n5r Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowo is about
Issuing a new work entitled "Alomories of
Foreign Lands" which, from the specimens
we have soen, we believe to be worthy of somc
attention. II is made up of brlef"titbits," and
embraces a vast variety ofanecdotes.s The fol-
lowing is not only good specimen of the style
of tho book, bnt sharp cut on the manners
and customs of the Germans at homo.
r-lsy SMOKING IN GERMANY. t;
Mythologically represented, these Germans
might be considered as race born Of chin
neys. with anecessity for smoking in theirve-
ry nature. A German walking without his
pipe is only dormant volcano; 1t is in him TO
smoke all the whilo; you may be sure the era
ter will begin to fume before long Smoking
is snch an acknowledged tribute Of manhood,
that the gentle sex soem 10 have givon into it
as one of the immutablo things Of nature con
sequently all the public places where both
sexes meet are redolent Of tobaccol You SEQ
a man doing the agreeable to lady, cigar in
mouth, treating her alternately to an obsbrva-
ton and Whit, both of which seem to- her
equally matter OF course. In the cars ifomo
attenpt at regulations oxists; thoro arc. cars
markeds".Nfich rouehen," into which toe wore
always very careful to get; but even in these
it is not always possible TO make German
suspend an operation which is to him about
the same as breathing. ~ 20
On our way from Frankfort to Halle, Ia a
"nich rouchia" car, too, a jolly old gentleman
whose joyous and abundant German sounded
to me ike the clatter of a thousand of brick,
wound up a kind of promiscuous ayalanch of
defamation by pulling MATCHBOX from his
pocket, and proceeded deliberately to light his
pipe. The tobacco was eetestable. Now If a
man must smoke think he is under moral OBJ
legation to have decent tobacco. ! began TO
turn LAND c. attacked the offender in French;
not word did he understand, and puffed on
TRANQUILITY and happy. The idea that anybody
did not like smoke, was probably the last that
could be made to enter his head, even in a
language that he did understand. G. then on
listed the next neigebor, who understood
French, and got him to interpret that smoke
made the lady ill., The chimney descended
man now took his pipo out, and gazed at it and
me alternately, with an air of wondering in
creSulity, and seemed trying to renlize some
vast conception, but failing in the effort. put
his pipe back, and smoked as before! Some
old ladies now amiably offered to change pla-
ccs with me, evidently regarding ne as the
victim of some singular idiosyncrasy. As l
changed a light seemed to dawn on the old
chimney's mind--a good natured ono he was;
he looked hard at me, and his whffs became
fainter, till at last they ceased, and he never
smoked more till | was safe out ofthe cars.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-25
s5.os4, ,46i 57el.l0o.e5l Ge


Two or three facts drawn from the above arc
worthy of are special notice. All the Northern
States more than pay the cost of their mails
some of them twice and three times over-ex-
cept Michigan which falls pretty badly behind
California, and Illinois which lacks but $4,000
of covering expenses. On the other hand there
are but too. Southern STATES that begin to paw
G.os eos,-Maryland and Louisiana. This fact
is q forcible commentary upon tho natural
workings of tho peculiar and 'patriarcha in
stitu,ion,' and upon the intelligence and en-
terprise of the Southern people. The surplus
of the non Slaveholding States--inclnding far
off California--yields into the u. S. Treasury
through the Post Office Department is Sl,l46,-
S25 06. Tho excess of tho cost of the Post
Oilico Department in the Slavcholding States
over its revenue is S7l3,92S s3. Thus it will
be seen that the FREQ States pay over one
million of dollars surplus in the single matter
of pcstages, while the Slaveholding States do
not pay expenses by Mree. fourths Of a million.
II the North did not have to keep tho South
out of debt in this matter, its postage would be
reduced to t,co cents, and then pay all cost
Slavery doesn't pay-and never did!