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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
MIN ERAL POINT TRIBUNE
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

FOR GOVERNOR,
COLES BASHFORD. OF Winnebago.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
CHARLES C. >HlOLES, of Kenoshe.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
SsuIEI. y. HASTINGS, of La Crosse
FOR STATE TREASURE,
CsE1EszE> RE~EH, of IEaUitONvoc.
FoR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
agv u. RANDALL, of WaukesE".
FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT,
JOHN G. sgcuYNN. ri Racine.
FOR BANK COMPTROLLER,
FRANCIS III. WEST, of Green
FOR STATES PRISON COMMISSIONER,
JAMES GIDDiNGS,Iof Dodge.
ron OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DISTRICT,
po.,-r J. STEPHENSON. OF Highland
ron NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DISTRICT,
PHILIP ALLEN. of Mineral Point
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COUNTY,
DAVID IL. PRIEST.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

Ieiloae Feper at NortoU.-On Saturday last
tnere were seven new cases of yellow fever at
Norfolk, among the returned refugees On
Sunday there were three deaths. The authorities
advised the absentees not 70 return until
November
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
The Paper Plant.

Under this head, we have before US descrip-
ton of plant recently discovered in this county
by Mrs. A. L. Beaumont, of Arena She has
furnished US with fine sample of cotton and al
of flax, from the same Plant, which she de-
scribes as follows
Il discovered two years ago plant that yields
both cotton and flax from the same root and be-
leve | am the first person that ever cultivated,
spun and knit from it. | am pu-suaded that any
article that will make as good clc:h as can be
made from this plant, will make good paper.
hence l call it the Paper Plant.
1T can be planted in the Spring and cut in the
Fall or Winter. Il bleaches itself white as it
stands, and will yield at the least three or four
tons 10 the acre. From single root that trans>
planted last spring, there grew twenty large
stalks with three hundred and five pods. (con-
tanning the cotton) with at least sixty seeds in
in each From this root obtained seven ounces
Of pure cotton, and over half pound of flax
It's very heavy plant and grows from six to
seven feet high"
From the samples before US, of the cotton and
flax. and as an article for the manufacture OF pa
per, it must be far better and cheaper than any
other known. Mrs B. in the discovery and Gull
tvation of this plant is entitled TO the gratitude
of all, and we trust she may YET be literally re-
warded for so doing
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

SSow.-On Sunday morning the 2lst inst
the ground was again white with snow The
day previous had been pleasant and warm, and
this sudden change from Summer 10 Winter was
anything but agreeable The Snow melted off al
an early hour leav ing il It's place a coat OF mud
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

La FAYETrE Co-Last year the State Tax
La Fayette county $500. This years
it is Ss5o6 IL. Will not the tax payers of the
Mining district think of these things when they
deposit their ballots for the next Governor of
Wisconsin,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

n Republican Gorsrtor
n Republican L.. GoUeyHor
Il Republican ,Seqate
"A Republican House Of Representatives
"A Republican Auditor Of STATE
n Republican Treasurer Of State
n Republican Secretary Of State;
n Republican Board OF Public UorkS
Ttco Republican Judges Supren,s Court
Il Republican attorney General;
A REPUBLICAN UNITED STATES SENATOR; and
A REPUBLICAN PEOPLE
We feel that in s"ch result, we are warranted
in calling upon our friends and the friends free
dom everywhere, to rejoice with We regard
this result as of the most signal civic triumphs
ever achieved triumph of PRINCIPAL over the
combined power of PARTY, FACTION and PRE-
JUDGE. A triumph. the effects of which are by
no means limited to the boundaries of our State
1t must exert a moral influence that will TELL
FOR FREEDOM wherever it shall be proclaimed.
The Committee regard ii as proper that a
salt so auspcious of good should be marked by
more than ordinary demonstration and would
say TO their Republican friends of the counties,
who have so nobiy contributed to this ilIustrious
consumation, that measures about being taken
for appropriate POPULAR DEMONSTRATION or
JOY, in which every Republican OF Ohio will be
cordially invited to participate. This jubilee
will be held at Columbus, on some day prior to
the 1st of December, of which further notice may
be expected.
By order of the Republican State Central Com
mittee. w. B. THRALL. Sec'y.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
VAR RE d,

Monday evening Oct %, by Rev, w. Wilcox
Mr.. c. H. NJ CUaRr, 10 Miss EAaAJ. KrMBALI'
all of this place
The congratulations of the Printer, in return
for the choice wedding cake received
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

HoN. Z. c. WAsHBoRS.-Ths gentleman is
still lying dangerously i'll at the De Soto House,
IN Galena. from severe attack of congestion of
the Liver He had but recently recovered from
an attack of bilious fever, and just returned from
the northern part of the State, where business
had called him, when on Saturday the 18th he
was suddenly Frustrated with the disease a bove
mentioned. For several days our citizens labor,
ed under the most extreme anxiety in consequence
OF his critical condition.
We are happy to say, however, he is now re-
ported to De improving, and strong hopes of his
recovery are entertained by his Physicians and
friends We trust he may soon be restored TO
health, and that he may enjoy many years of
prosperity and usefulness
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
Boston, Oct. I

TeymoHt Legislature The Legislature of
Vermont met al Montpelier Thursday. The
house elected g W. Granby. f 81 ,pe. kar, by
vote of l7G TO ~ for all others ard j. NJ Slade
fusion, clerk, by so to SO
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
Official Coneratulatory.

The Republican state Ceatrai Committee Of
Ohio tender to their friends Throughout the State
and Nation, their warm and cheerful cungJatata
tons on the event of the canvass just now close
an eve 1t glorious in its results as the iii-
umph is complete. The fruits OF tais victory
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

Independent Candidate for the Assembly
NJ. WILLIAM HENRY BRISBANE, OF Arena, is an
independent candidate for the Assembly, TO represen
the Northern District Iowa County.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
ANGLO AMERICAN.

NEW AUTOMATICALLY attention of the
public is called to the New Advertisements in the
present number of the Tribune
Nicholas Downs have opened new Paint
Shop, and are ready TO execute all orders in the
best style, on short notice
Saml Jinkins & Co, advertise their new stock
of groceries. They heve good supply well
selected, and sell cheap
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

MonE APrLEs.-We omitted TO notice, as We
should have done last week, the receipt of bask-
ct of excellent Wisconsin apples from Mrs ].
ODGERs. They were very large and of superi
or quality. Mrs, o. will please except our
thanks
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

A BARGAN.-ln consequence of the Resolution
of the Barsow State Convention, approving the
administration of Frank Pierce. Nebraska and
all, every Locofoco postmaster in Wisconsin who
has honesty enough to oppose Barstows re cleo
ton is to be removed, and trucking political
tools appointed in their stead This bargain is
adhered to by the national administration, and
nearly every anti> Barstow Postmaster in the State,
has been removed. and what few are left Will soon
have 20 travel.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
STILL FURTHER oUrRAGEs IN KANSAS

We briefly stated, in our Saturdays Issue ,b..
the election in Kansas. Oct Ist had been the sig.
nal Tor more outrages, and cold blooded muir
der correspondent, writing from Fort Leay-
enworth, K. To Oct. ID, gives full particulars
of the day, and the internal deeds of the Kans,.
and Missouri ru.Iians, who after voting for Whit.
field, staggered about the polls with rifle. in
their hands. knives in their belts bottles in th.;
pockets. and whiskey in their bellies, drinking,
swearing AMI shouting in devilish glee and fend.
Ism exultatlon over their fancied triumph.
As the day advanced and night approaches,
they became more noisy turbulent and overbear
ing They marched through the streets bespat>
tered with mud, swearing, yelling, swinging their
hats. and asking, where are the id abolition.
lists e." Let's cut the Cd id white liyerea
Yankees throats!'
While this was going on James Furaam
passing through the streets, was accosted ard in
snltei ana finally sliced by one of the mob.
He however being a quick powerful man.
turned round and knocked his assailant down.
and fled. They gave chase, but could not over
take hisn. One of the desperadoes shot at him
with rife. The ball pierced his hat. but did
not hurt him, ana striking house, went through
the cllpboaFds and killel child which was play.
ing the floor The mother ran out shrieking
murder = " helpr' The neishbors came to her
assistance The news spread The Free State
men armed themselves"
But before they could become thoroughly or
gained, young man, Thomas Newman, had
been murdered in cold blood
The marauders began now 10 be alarmed at
their own acts. About hundred free state men,
well armed, formed in body and marched to-
wards the hotel; but the Missourians had decamp-
ed. The free state men pursued hem TO the rr-
er, and of the bloody villains felt cold lead"
Thus Terminated the Ruffiaps election in Kan
sas, tie LIST of October, day appointed BY
freedom pledged themselves 10 commit no vio>
lence, unless compelled to do so in self defence.
They resolved to maintain peace, good order and
obedience TO all laws properly enacted, as far as
lay in their power--yet never to Tield-and they
accordingly stayed away from the polls
OF course the Missourians carried the day, but
it remains to be seen whether Congress will sane
ton an election secured by fraud and violence,
and capped by murder.
The election by the Free State men, who have
nominated Reeder, came off last Tuesday, but we
have yet received no report of the result Reed
er IS unqnestionably elected, and Whitfield will
also claim his election the question of their re-
spective claims will go before Congress and there
be settled-Hl Free Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

TIE Sae Tar--The Milwaukee Sentinel In
an article on the recent charge that the last leg
latue provided for raising a larger tax than was
necessary, in order 10 irjure the Barstow party
says
We ourselves heard Mr. Janson our democrat.
ic state treasurer declare. just after the close of
the session that this tax of three hundred and f>
ty thousand dollars, instead of beng $4,000
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23
THE NEWS POINTING"

The Neics of yesterday, IN answer TO call
for information as to what principle position
of the Republican party is :" inconsistent with our
republican system points " to the following.
l. ITO restrict slevery to the states in which
il exists
?. g To prohibit the admission of any more
slave states into the Union
In other words the Netos holds that opposition
to the extension Of slaUery is inconsistent with
our republican system, and that this system,
construed and administered by sham de mocracy,
ro"temPlates and )avors The support and spread Of
the peculiar Institution We freely concede that
this is the dtvidng line between Repubiicanism
and modern, or sham democracy The latter
seeks to nationalist savery the former to keet it
sectional The latter holds that slavery is the
rule the former that it is the exception The lat
ter administer the government for the benefit and
advancement of slavery; the former, in the inter.
ests and for the maintenance of freedom. And
REruBLIcASs can point to the teachings and ex>
ample of the Father of the Republic in proof
that thy righ and their opponents WRONG.
The proceedings of the convention which franz
ed the Constitution; the records of debates in the
Congress of the Coniedracy; the glorious proviso
of the immortal Ordinance Of ST; the memories
of the great statesmen who made the early days
of the Republic famous--dH concur in showing
that our federal government adopted and es>
tabIshed NOT to perpetuate sldoery, but to pros
mote and maintain FnEEDoM; and they are false
alike to the spirit of our Institutions, the trad-
tons of our early days the teachings OF fore
fathers, and the duty and destiny of our Coneder-
ate Republic, who seek TO wrest it from its true
mission and degrade this great practical apostle of
Equal rights, Popular Government. and Univer-
sal Freedom, INTO shameless apologist of priv
ieged classes, aristocratic institutions, and HUI
man Bondage Mlca,dtee Sentinel
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

SEND IN THE RETuRSs--Cierks of the election
and others, in the several town of Iowa, Richand
and La Fayette counties, are requested TO for
ward us as early possible the result of the cleo
ION 10 their several precincts, and in return may
expect copies of the TRIBUSE, or Extras with
returns from the counties as fast as heard from
PkNsNANsHIP.-Messrs. Smith x Shook have
got quite class at their Writing School, bu,
there is plenty of room for mora They are
good penmer and we would say to all who wish
TO learn to write or improve their hand writing
attend :heir school.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-23

That .4eoonnts for 1.-THE Madison Journal
says that H. S. Orton-whose name has been
Paraded as "a reliable and distinguished Re-
publican to bolster up Barstow and the Lunatic
Asylum Swindle-is the attorney of Proudft
Journal also adds
"As 10 Mr.. Ortons Republicansm, we have
heard him intimate, within few weeks past
that he never considered himself in any way
connected with the Republican party"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-02

SUBMARINE LABoRs.-The Pensacola Ca
zette gives an interesting account of the sub
marine operations and adventures of work
men under the superintendenee of Mr. James
A. Whipple, at Pensacola, Florida. He says:
when the steamship Princeton was here,
she lost an anchor and long range of chain
cable, for which they dragged two days unsuc-
eessfuliy. 1t was in the middle Of the bay,
and the man in this marine armor walked out
across the bay. found the anchor and chain
without difficulty after the proper direction
was indicated, made line fast to it, by which
a hawser was sent down, and it was speedily
recovered.
Occasionally there comes near him an enor-
nous blue shark, but has evidently mistaken
the diver for some sea monster, as he halts
near him without making any demonstration,
and as soon as the man stirs up or boils the
water. the blue cannibal of the ocean slowly
moves away. Different kinds Of fishes play
round him, and even nibbIe at his garments
sometimes he grabs one, but cannot hold it,
as it slips through his fingers. Mr.. Whipple,
the scientific inventor and proprietor of this
armor, stated that there was but one improve
ment that he could think of to complete it,
and that was gutta percha speaking tube,
with which to hold converse with man ten
or fifteen fathoms from the surface, while
working on the bed of river &c. He gave
me very interesting account of his opera
tions while on the Spanish Main, searching
for the treasure sunk in the Spanish ship-of-
the-line San Pedro, near the city of Cumana.
He likewise showed me some of the old,
blackened, and worn Spanish coins. Of which
the company received more than three hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars. which had
been buried with the wreck upwards of forty
years."
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-02
Tar CAr-C -CLock.A QUEER CasoNoxrrrR.-

THE CAT-CLOck-A QUEER CHR0NoxErER.-
One day when we went to pay Whit to some
families OF Chinese Christian peasants we met,
near farm, young lad, who was taking a
buffalo to Craze along our path. We asked
him, carelessly. whether it was yet noca The
child raised his head to look at the sun, but
it was hidden behind thick Clouds and he
could read no answer there. "The sky is 80
cloudy" said he, ''but wait moment" and
with these words he ran towards the farm.
and came back few minutes afterwards with
cat in hiA arms. "Look here" said he sit
is not noon yet;" and he showed us the cats
eyes, by pushing up the lids with his hands,
We looked at the child with surprise, but he
is evidently in earnest; and the cat though
astonished, and not much pleased at the ex-
pertinent made on her eyes, behaved with most
exemplary complaisanse. "Very WE'LL" said
we, "thank you;" and be then let 20 the cat,
who made her escape pretty quickly, and we
continued our route.
To tell the truth, we had not at all under.
stood the proceeding; but we did not wish to
question the little pagan lest he should find
out we were Europeans by our ignorance
AS soon as ever we reached the farm. how
ever, we made haste to ask our Christians
whether they could tell the clock by looking
into the cats eyes. They seemed surprised
dt Clc QucSIlOuS UuI aS There was no DANGER
in confessing to them our ignorance of the
properties of the cats eyes. we related what
had just taken place. That was all that was
necessary; our complaisant neophytes immedi-
ately gave chase to all the cats in the neigh.
borhood. They brought up three or four and
explained in what manner they might be made
use of for watches. They pointed out that the
pupil of their eyes went on constantly grow
ing narrower until twelve o'clock, when they
become like q fine line. as thin as a hair
drawn perpendicularly across the eye, and
that after twelve the dilation recommended
When we had examined the eyes of all the
cats at our disposal, we concluded that it was
past noon, as all the eyes perfectly agreed
upon the point.
We have had some hesitation in speaking of
this Chinese discovery, as it may doubtless
tend to injure the interests of the clock max
ing trade, and interfere with the sale OF
watches; but all considerations must give way
to the spirit of progress. All important dis
coveries tend in the first instance to injure
private interests, and we hope nevertheless
that watches will continue to be made, be.
cause among the number of persons who may
wish to know the hour, there will most likely
be some who will not give themselves the
trouble to run after the cat, or who may feal
some danger to their own eyes from too close
an examination of hers.
Huc'y Chinese Empire.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-02

A NAUTICAL DEMONSTRATING our recent
war with Mexico it was found necessary to
call out the marines and sailors serving in the
Pacific squadron to serve on shore, and large
number of sailors were accordingly placed
under the command of Gen. Kearney. During
one of their "shore fights" as Jack termed it,
a body of "Greascrs" were discovered firing
. from large stone barn, and it being neces-
: 'sary to get to its rear in order to effect an
entrance, the marine officer in command of
the salts gave the order, "By the right flank
file, left, forward" The blue jackets, in a
high state of excitement "tred it on" but
could not do it; in fact, ."they got all in a
heap" as spectator describes it; when Lieut.
St-w-y. of the navy, seeing some of his
lads in confusion. came running up with
'What in the HIS QUIT" ~ can't get your
men to obey me-" answered Mr.. Marine
"Give the ORDER" says S., "and I'll see they
do" Accordingly, "by the right fank," &C.
was yelled out, but worse and worse was poor
Jacks puzzle, when S. sang out, "D-n it,
sir. that's no way to talk to my men. Luff
you id lubbers and weather that barn!''
You had better believe it was done in less
than no time.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-02
ARRIVALOF THE SIERRA NEVADA.
Later from the Atlantic States & Europe

By the arrival of the Nicaragua steamer
Sierra Nevada at San Francisco, on Saturday
last, we have dates from New York to the 9th
April and from Europe to the 14th The
Sierra Nevada brings S47 passengers. of the
number ITO are females and SO children.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The labors of the conference at Vienna does
not seem to have resulted in much as yet.
BATTLES BEFORE SEvAsToPOL - Since the
date of previous xdvices, there has been Sc
ries of fierce sorties and assaults, between the
Russians and French, for possession of the rife
ambuscades in front of the French position
and under the Malakoff tower.
From March 10th to 29th there was severe
fighting. On Saturday afternoon, the 10th of
March, the firing was very heavy from the
Russian batteries and their engineers were
working busily on the new redoubt. Omer
Pasha arrived at the camp. March 18th, and
council Of war was held, at which were pres
ent besides Raglan, Canrebert. and Omer,
Admiral Stewart. and Sir Edmund Lyons.
The exact purport Of Omer Pashas visit did
not transpire, but it was Tutaored in camp that
he sought some assistance which could not be
granted; and that the utmost he can do,
therefore unaided, will he to hold Eupatoria.
Electric communication rs completed between
Raglans quarters and Balaklava, and the
railway is in working order to Kadikoi.
During the night of March l4th there WAS
fierce affair. The Russians had advanced
some riflemen ia front Of the French lines,
who caused considerable annoyance. When
night fell a demi-brigade of French went
down and drove them out. All the city bat
teries along the front Immediately opened
AID continued a furious cannonade for half
an hour, during which a stronger force Of the
enemy advanced on the French, and compel
led them them to retire, with loss of sixty
tve men, the Russian loss being probably
more severe. The Russians re-occupied the
pits.
In the night of the 18th the French renewed
the attack and succeeded with comparatively
little loss, in driving out the enemy's rife
men, and occupying the pits with their own.
The French continued to hold those on the
right, under heavy fire, over the 10th and
18th of March.
On the night of the 18th, yet another en-
counter took place. The Russians were strong
IN force, and there was severe fighting nearly
all night The French lost $50 killed and
wounded, besides a few prisoners.
On the 18th, reinforcement of Is ,000 men
entered Sevastopol. None of the Russian
batteries fired shot to-day Some persons
Mrmised that the besieged were short Of am
munition-others that the silence arose from
ceremonies connected with the death Of the
Emperor Nicholas, the intelligence Of which
event had reached the city three days pre-
yious, and caused the church bells to be rung
t.wenty-four hours, and the shipping to hoist
Their flags half mast.
!, The greatest engagement since the day OF
sls bloody contest at 1nkermanp Was fought
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-02

MRS. SwIssHELM ON THE FAsH1oNs.-Mrs.
Swisshelm. in the Pittsburgh Gazette, thinks
that the sterner sex had better devote their
attention to their own ridiculous fashions
in dress, rather than to find SO much fault
with the ladies. The gentlemen of Pittsburgh
must be rather comical looking set, if Mrs.
SIS portrait of them is correct. She says:
'Here for two winters, they have been
stalking around, looking for all the world like
so many pumpkins with two corn stalks stuck
in the blossom end, and a bit of stem left on
the other-in coats just the length of a
farmers wamus half yard too wide, stuffed
out with waddng, and drawn up around their
ears; sleeves like meal sacks, and pantaoons
as tight as fiddle-strngs. To see them handle
their drum-sticks in this outfit was a natural
curiosity. This winter the stiltlke support
ers mysteriously disappear, pantaloons are in
visible, and coats bid fair to rival ladies skirts
in the sublime art of street-sweeping"