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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Convicted of Illegal Toting--On Monday last
at Chicago, Peter Conerton was convicted of iega
voting, at the last municipal election that city
and was fined $50 and ordered to stand committed
till the fine was paid. He voted twice at one cleo
ton Free Dem.
II Stuart B. Mcdonald, was recently convic
ted on two indictments, of placing distractions
the Railroad track, near Adrian, Mich, and tn,
Judge, sentenced him to prison for life on one in
dctment, said he would suspend the sentence OF
the other till the first expired
More Neo CGrs-During the past week ou
Car Factory turned out six more beautiful box
cars, which were loaded with wheat as soon as
they got the track, and sent ION their winding
way.-Waukesha Plaindealer
IL There are now twenty brick houses going
up in Ohama city, Nebraska, opposite Council
Bluffs The Company that own the town are
building State House for the use of the Terrific
rial Government.
IL The Emperor of Russia has presented &c
Chas. H. Haswell, Esq, New York Engineer, a
magnificent diamond ring, worth some 5 500 in
consideration of his professional labors in the fur
nishing of drawings OF steam machinery, including
the engines of the steamer Powhattan which Nh
aaswell had designed for the U. S. Navy.
Female Eguestrianship-A daughter of Hon
Caleb B. Smith, late United States Senator from
Indiana, at recent county Fair at Connellsyie,
in that State. received the highest prize-a saddle
worth Sl00--as being the best lady rider of all
who presented themselves competitors.
II The mastodon partially exhumed at Pough-
keepsle, few days since, proves to be a bona fde
affair scientific correspondent of the New
York Times thinks it will be the finest specimen
ever found.
u The southern chivalry, after having used
Gen Cass to do their dirty work, have turned him,
late in the fall out TO pasture, and pat up the bars
against him.
II The Republicans of Columbia Co have re-
nominated John Q. Adams, as their candidate for
Senator.
H Judge Irwin, of the g. s. District for West
efn Pennsylvania, died few days ago. chance
for Pierce to make Nebraska capital
Mortality Of Nep Oyleans-The number of
deaths at New Orleans last week, was 35S, of
" tch goo were from yellow fever.
gJ.sThe Chicago Stqats Zeiung, Daily Ger
man paper, supports James H Woodwork, the
Republican candidate for Congress.
g NJ FIFE Rev Dr. Thomas, of Hartford, has
been elected Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Rhode
Island
IL Hon. G. c. Bronson, "IIard" Candidate for
Gosernef 10 New York, has defined his position in
Iasot Of Nebfaska
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
DBET Al Cara,

DR. J. c. H0WELLS, having succeeded TO the Par
IL iice of DR.. L. P HIoskK, hes opened DENTa,
OFFICE. and intends making permanent Location
in Mineral Point he would therefore, respectfully soc
the cotdence and patronage Of the community,
All operations incident to his Profession viii be psr
formed in thorough and wcrkmanlike manner Dns
attention i'll be paid TO the Irregularities OF CHI
Teeth and the utmost caution viii be in order o
avoid pain much ,ssible any and every opers
tion-
OFFICE, ir Rodolf's Brick, J. II. vivian's Drug
Store. Ofite hours, from A. NJ, TO P NJ.
-RYFERzNCE-
l.. P. HIGBEE, OF Shullsbufg.
Ninernl Point, Oct-r 18th, 1854.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

A gang of loafers in this neighborhood, too lazy
to work make it their business to loaf around
the farm yards shooting. They came by my
place last Thursday and shot six young turkeys,
and ran off with them Farmers, look out they
would run off with horse if they had the chance
j. PHILLIPS
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

SCHOOL TEACHER WANTED.-A person possess
ing the necessary qualifications for teaching the
common English branches. can hear OF desira-
bic location, where he can secure employment Tor
the Winter, in a Select School, by calling upon
Hon L. NJ. Strong, of Highland, or the editor OF
the Tribune Mineral Point
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Marine Losses The gale of last week was very
severe on the lower lakes. Among the vessels
dana ged on Lakes Huron and Erie, and in the
rivers between were the barque Fame (ashore,)
barque Canada (aground,) brig Seymour, dismast-
ed, schrs. Oriental Alabama, and Il. Emmett, rig
ging damaged--schr. J. W. Brown, cargo thrown
over,-schr. North Carolina, waterlogged and
crew taken off by steamer. and the brig Tuscola
is reported ashore on Lake Huron.-Ml. Sent.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

II Doct PEnervAL, State Geoiogist. accom-
panied by A. c. B.uRr Esq. have been examining
The mines in this vicinity during the past week
We learned from the Doctor that il was his inten-
ton to make thorough examination of all the
dgsinss Ia this viciaity before he left
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Conuicted of .4yson-At the Circuit Court on
Saturday, James Martin was convicted of arson
in the first degree for setting fle to the premises
of Moses F Dickinson. on the Grand River road,
last winter. The fire was applied toihe barn, and
thence communicated to the dwelling where the
family were asleep destroying both buildings
The penalty is Imprisonment in the penitentlary
for life III elotsJ ournal.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

The Three Disfricts-The Madison Argus puffs
Macy, and hopes to see him elected, but speaks
thus dscouragingly of It's candidates in the other
Districts:
1t would be useless 10 pretend that in this Dis
trct-though we have the greatest respect for
Dr. Hoyt aud tho hopeful above judgment
we are sanguine of success. 1t would be idle
to pretend that liz the Milwaukee District ex
pect anything else than owe. whelming defeat Of
the Democratic candidate.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Indiana Stock Baaks-The following is from
the Cleveland Herald OF Monday. What it means,
we cannot imagine
4 dispatch has been received today from Gin
cinnati advising Bankers in this city not to buy
notes of the Indiana Free Banks at any price.
The Banks and Bankers in this city have there
fore declined taking them altogether, until more
definite information is received.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
For Sher,fs. -

For Sher,fs. I'VE are authorized TO anno,-.--,
name of JAMES RoBB, rs an Independent, c,rai,1'
for the office of Sheriff of Coanty, at the
election g
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

For Senator.-Tot tn,

For Senator.-To the uoters Of Eoyu and p,.,
Counties 1.-The undersigned is an Independent csa,
Tor state Senator, 10 represent the 18th District
sing Iowa aud Richand Co.'S, at the coming elect,onP
Sept. 10. AMasA CO..
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

MoRE HELP-The Shoboygan NIeusboae. CHol.
iand) and the Maniowoc Demokrat (German)
heretofore influential Democratic papers, have
abandoned their old party and up Republican
colors. They support Binghurst for Congress.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
Judicial Election Official Canvass.

The following is the result of the Judicial can
vass IN the several counties of the Circuit TIE
majority of Col Collins is fatterng one, rendered
1t was by the intelligent voters of the district
in the face of every means TO secure his defeat:
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

For Asseinsfy-Northern Distriet-The md
signed offers himself as an Independent csndids.e e.
Assemblyman, TO the voters of the Eorhern Ds,,i. .
Iowa County, al The approaching election.
Sept. o. STEPHEN P. HOLLFNprcv
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

II The CorSar is the name of German Re
publican paper issued last Saturday, in this city,
l,o IL I IL.
chke, an able writer and true We have
now an Independent German paper thro' which
the truth can be addressed to the Germans with
out the intervention OF partzan interpretations
and provisions. We trust that our citizens will
patronze it liberay.-[Fr Dem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Fer Ire gi srer.-We are authorized IN sru..-
the name OF E G. RIEDEl., as an Independep, c.diI
for the Office of Register Of Deeds, for Iowa Gene,
The approaching election. San, q, -
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

MORE BoLTIss.-The Appleton Crescent, one
Of the most pure Democratic papers the State, re-
fuses to support John B. Macy for Congress in
the Sd distrsict. The editor says:
One nomination and election secured by bride.
ry and corruption has sufficiently dsgraced our
Congressional District. and the Crescent will not
insult the Democracy of Outagamie County by
raising the name of John B Macy for re election
to Congress II fhis be treason make the mast Of
n;
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
Who are the "Woolly Heads z"

The leading Locofoco electioneerers are very
free with their terms of derision against all who
have the boldness to oppose the Nebraska swindle
Of Douglas & Co. None but w DOLLY heads they
say swallow the Republican Platform. For
the purpose of exhibiting their consistency. we
give below the Republican Platform which is so
Objectionable TO these conscientious doughiaces,
and also so much of the Democratic Platform OF
1912 relates 10 the subject of Slavery. VIII
the supporters of Dr. Hoyj and Nebraska recon
cie their present friendship for slavery and its ex
tension with their views in 1919. as expressed in
taeir resolutions
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

MrILISKHr-Atrs. OTIS can show as fine as
sartment of Bonnets, Ribbons, Cloak and Dress
trimmings as need be looked at Call and see if
- not
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

lorxroRr NURsEHr-The attention of the
sder is directed 70 the advertisement of this
Nursery IN another column JESSE B. Watts Esq
Shulsburgh is the agent for this region, to
whom orders may be addressed
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
LOSS OFS STEAMSHIP ARCTIC.
,oUv nUNDRED LIVES Los
ONLY THIRTY-Two SAVED.

New ORR, Oct H.
The steamship Arctic was lost off Cape Race
ON the 9th ult She in collision with an
unknown Propeller. Only 80 persons are known
10 be saved-IS of whom have arrived here
Capt Luce and Mrs. E. K Collins and family are
IL lost
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

~ One OF the banners at the public meeting
ia Illinois, was, Eternal opposition to admin
i>tration that gives millions TO Slavery and not
cont 70 Commerce
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

IL There were 3S2 deaths in Buffalo during
the moath OF Sept. just passed.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
SECOND DESPATCH.

The Arctic came in collision with the Prope-
Ter at noou on the 9th, about forty miles of
Cane Race in dense fog. The speed of the Arc
tic at that time was about thirteen knots an hour,
and the Propeller had all sails set, with a strong
fair Wild 1t was supposed at first that the Are
tic had sustained little or no injury. Assistance
was Immediately rendered 10 the Propeller, which
was frghtlully injured, but il was soon discovered
that the Arctic was also leaking fast, and il gain
ed so rapidly that the fires were soon extnguIshed
Every effort was tried to those the Arctic,
but as four or five boats had left to render assist
ance to the Propeller, there only one lett,
which was soon filled and raft was hastily con-
structed A panic took possession of those on
board the Arctic and they crowded for the after
part of the boat.
A number reached it, while others were drown
ed IN the attempt
All this time the vessel was filing fast and of a
sudden with all remaining on board, were engulph-
ed in the sea.
| All those on the raft, except one who chung to
| it for "a hours were drowned
| At clock in the afternoon of the goth, the
barque Huron hove in sight, and took those alive
! on board, numbering 80. Eighteen were subse
quently taken off by the Lebanon and arrived at
! this port at early hour this morning.
The Steamer Union brings London dates TO 9th
of Sept.
The Washington arrived out, and the Europa
same date.
Frigate San Jacnto left Southampton for the
| Baltic on the 2 7th ult
The Baltic arrived out on the 9th ult.
Everything connected with the Crmea expedl
ton is going on favoraby for the allies.
The actual landing place was 90 miles south
of Equatorial only 80 miles from Sebastopol.
The Allies marched on the latter Place on thu
18th of Sept.
A general engagement was expected before Sc
bastopol on the goth.
The population of the Crimea sympathise witt
the expedition.
Menchikoff advanced with the Russian troop
| to Buslaka, on the river Alma, and will there CIV
battle to the allies.
1t is reported, that the Russians will re enter tn
Dobrouscha with 10000 men, and will attemp
TO capture Varna.
The British Government advised the lombard
ment of Revel before the Baltic fleets retuTnet
home.
The Corn Market with slight advance il
wheat with the money market were hrm AM
stiff London corn market steady.
The Viceroy of Egypt has given orders TO dis
patch 10000 troops, with corresponding artillery
to take part in the war in the East.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
Peoples Ticket.

For Senator-AMAsA Conn.
For Assembly-D. a. FAIRcHILD,
For Sheriff-LEvI STERLING,
Clerk Board-SAML. ZoLLINGkH,
Clerk Court-JAsIEs HUrcHrsoS,
Treasurer J. UREN,
Register-E G. RIEDEL.
Coroner-JoHS CovILLE,
County Surveyor--GEo. MEssERsNIrH.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

spaG The subscribers would call the attention Of the
~ Farmers o. Iowa and adjoining Cou ties 70 their
.-A- large stock of FRUIT and Ornamental TRtss,
SHRUBS. PLANTS, sc. They have under cultivation al
the leading and beet varieties of The Apple Pear Peach
Plum end Cherry, well of smaller fruits such Cur
rants. Raspberries. &C. OF Dwarf Apples, Pears and
Cherries. haN large stock.
JESSE b. WATTS of Shusburg, will act IS our Agertf
receive and forward or and from whom can be OBJ
tanned Gaia ogueS of Nursery Great has been
to of varieties II Is our in
Lenon cultivate extensively only those varieties which
have been proved worthy of general cultivation.
PENFlELD & BURRELL.
Iockport, o, tober 10, 1874.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

ANOTHER EDIIoRIAL CHASGE-H a Ten
sKr Esq has disposed of his interest in the Mad
ison Patriot TO s. D. CARPENTER ESQ, formerly
one OF the editors of the argus Mr. c. is an
able writer and the Patriot, under his charge, will
prove successful rival to the Democrat
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
Lockport, October 10, 1874.

Those wishing to avail themselves of The opportunity
Ct Getting Fruit Ornamental Trees from the celebs
ted Lock ror Nursery will do well send their orders
in there will positively be no trees brought on
that are not ordered.
JESSE %. WATTS.
uct. TO- 1T5f- 4mse.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

DENTTsr.-Ihe attention OF our readers is d.
Fected to the card of Mr.. HowKLLs, in or col,
umns today.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

IL The following ticket has been handed us
for publication. Several gentlemen whose names
are it, are sure will bolt" when they see
their names in
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
& IL Il A Il Il A Il G. ms
DRY GOODS READY MADE CLOTHlFG
AT THE
Nev.Tork Cheap Cash Store.

hELLER & miCHELBACHER, respectfully announce
IL TO the citizens of Mineral Point and vicinity and the
public generally that they receiving frem Inc
Eastern markes, very extensive and assorted STOCK Oh
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS CLOTHING,
and all other articles of Merchandise usually offered ~
sale in Western store, consisting in part of
Prints of all shades, colors and varieties,
Broadcloths, Kentucky Jeans, MerinOes,
Salnets, Veslines, BoBhets,
Cassimeres, Linseys, Ribbons,
Twoeds, CashDeres, Alpacas,
Silks, Satnz Sbawts
SC, Sc, Gc.hc, &c. &c.
which they will sell much than similar articles hse
heretofore been sold in this place. In the
G L 7 HING LIN E,
they stand in fear of peon. Their present soc.
IS large and embraces variety They have The PEI
OF worEmen and can supply garments to ORDER or sno.
notice. which they will Invariably warrant 10 H. me,
have also general OF all sizes and fashiohs0
HATS CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES, JEWELRY, &c.
which will be sod the most favorable terms lsdlss
and Gentlemeo call and satisfy yourselves at the SeS
York Cheap Cash Store, one door below Maloney Con
fectionery Store, High Street.
Mineral Point, October IL 1854. E9n4e'i'
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
The Canvass.

Mineral Point, September 80,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

Coaricted of Illegal Totmg--On Monday last
al Chicago Peter Conerton was convicted of illegal
voting, at the last municipal election, in that city
and was fined $50 and ordered TO stand committed
till the fine was paid. He voted twice at one cleo
ton Free Dem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

The jury in the case of DR. Graham, tried 70
the murder of Col. Loring, have brought in a yer
dict of guilty of mansaughter in the secoGd de
gree
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
$40 REWARD.

D. Z. HItTbEt., Oi ShuIIsDuFs.
Mineral Point, Octr llth, 1854.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18

called upon, and if we are correctly informed
by Democrats who were there (for we left before
his remarks) occupied few moments to very
good advantage in exposing the faacies of Messrs.
Hoyt and Rodofs arguments. He called upon
Mr.. Hoyt to say whether he approved or disap-
proved the Fugitive Slave Law, which that gen
tleman at first declined to answer, but finally said
that he approved the act entire. After Mr.. Wash
! burn had concluded
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-10-18
Election Returns.

The Returns from the late elections in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and Indiana are truly cheering to
1.-The friends of Liberty and Freedom. The Anti
Nebraska maorities in III ose States, as reported
in round numbers foot up as follows:
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-08-11
5elfft lDoftrn.
"TAKE HOME TO DIE. +.

This land is very bright, mother,
The flowers are very fair,
There is magic in the orange groves
There is fragrance in the air:
But take me TO my good old home
Where the brook goes bubbling by,
Let us 20 home again Enother-
OH take me home TO die.
Let my fathers hand but rest mother
In blessing on my head,
Let my brothers and my sisters dear
But throng around nay bed;
Oh. let me feel that loved ones near
Received my parting breath,
When bid YOU all good night, mother
And sleep the sleep OF death
Dear mother | am weeping
cannot stop the tears,
They're swelling at the thought of home,
And of my early years.
But am getting faint, mother,
Oh take me TO your breast,
And let ne feel your lip, mother,
Again my forehead press.
There's diolnesS on my sight mother,
cannot get my breath;
Is II yonr sobs hear, mother;
Oh! tell me-is this death
You'll tell my father how yearned
Once more to see him near;
You'll kiss my brothers each for me;
They will forget, fear.
You'll tell my sisters. mother dear,
have gone up on high,
And il they are good children here,
They will see me when they die;
/ feel l'm going now mother-
One kiss ere life is riven;
Ard now farewell my own mother,
Until we meet in heaven.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-08-11

MAKING LOVE TO THE WRoNG Per SOMA
Cincinnati paper is responsible for the follow
ing
"A young gentleman, who had been paying
bis addresses an propria persona to young la
dy in this city, left few months ago, and went
down the river on business. A correspondence
was Immediately opened between the enarnor-
ed pair, and after exchanging several letters, the
young lady was mortified TO find that her let
ters were unanswered, and, consequently, she
ceased: writing. But the real secret OF her re-
ceiving no letters was the fact that another
young lady of the same name; Supposng they
were intended for her, took them from the post
office and opened a correspondence with the
proxy lover. Some two months passed away,
when the young man wound tip by direct an
swer, averring at the same iinie that he thought
the tone of her letters very different from those
received when he first left Cincinnati, and up
braided his fair love with inconstancy. This
last episte was too much for our romantic incog-
nlio, and being conscience smitten for the part
she had been acting, and fully persuaded that
some other lady had been pining for the man
she was wooing, sought her out, and delivered
up the letters TO their rightful owner. The mat
ter was speedily arranged, and the real lovers
have since become united in the bands of we'd
lock-"