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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
AMASA CORR
KNOW NoTHINGISM.

The great charge of Know Nothingism made
against Mr.. BAsHFoRD by men ,. 10 do not be-
lIeve their own reports, has become stale even to
the Of Barstow's most ardent admirers The
proofs that were to be produced that Mr.. Bash
ioro belonged TO that order, after being dema nded
oy nearly every Republican paper in the state,
hnaliy fall stll-born. and will rest against those
who professed 20 be able to produce them When
the charges was first made, Mr. Bashford author
Ized his friends to pronounce them false, which
they have done, and no one has been SO desperate
as 10 attempt to produce the false and forged proof
they pretended 10 have. 1t was well known that
Mr. Bashiord took firm stand upon an Anti
know Nothing platform at the time of his NOM
nation, and every stratagem to drive hin from
that position has failed.
la the efforts of the opposition to make it ap-
pear that all Mr.. Barstow's opponents are Know
NothInss-to make our adopted citizens believe
that in voting The Republican ticket they were
voting halter to there own neck. and depriving
themselves and their posterity of the dearest
rights Of freemen their only sue cess has been TO
create prejudice in the minds of some that we
fear viii be felt hereafter That there should
arise in the minds of our adopted citizens strong
prejudice IN favor of their own countrymen. af
ter being told so often and so loud that a very
large portion of the citizens of Wisconsin were
their worst enemies, is quite TOO probable.
We ask no man to vote for u Candidate on the
Republican ticket because ne is a native born or
an adopted citizen We ask votes tor that ticker
because we believe the principles Of the party
and OF the candidates are more in accordance
with the spirit of Liberty, economy and equal
rights, than those of their opponents. Believing
this we have labored for, and desire the success
of the entire Republican Ticket
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
New Advert sements-

By reference TO advertising columns it will
be seen that JoHx MILroS has again filed his
mammoth store with ali the Fall and Winter
rieties of goods needed in this market Il does
one good to look upon his immense stock.
ANsLrv & TRaNRL also advertise fine stock
Of choice goods suited 10 the season Their stock
is complete, their goods rich, and we can add
from personal knowledge. their prices reasonable.
They always ready 10 wait upon customers.
is. ALLEN will pardon US for laying his adver-
fisetoent over until next week, obliged
TO do in consequence of the crowd of business
We would saw however that he is fairly located
a, rhe old stand of c. Beech. on High street.
Mes'dm 7ALuER & Co give notice that they
have Gentlemen S Furnishing Articles also goods
for ladies and children Give them call
Mr.. Sran has had couple OF horses stolen.--
Read his o..se
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
Q 9 q q 9

"RKPURLIcAN TEsTIMoNr-We are informed
on what we believe to be good authority, that
ALLEN BARBER, Republican candidate for Mem.
Der OF Assembly in Plattevie district of Grant
County, publicly declared in the streets of Shuls-
burg, that he believed the charges made against
Gov Barstow were got up for political effect only,
and stated that he should not make use of any
such nonsense in electioneering for himself
Now Mr.. Editor, never made any such dec,a-
ration at Shulsburg or elsewhere, that believe
the charges made against Gov Barstow were got
up for political effect"
| believe the contrary, that most of the
charges of NAL administration are true:
That Gov. Barstow,s administration has been
signalized by profigate squandering of the
peoples money
That the State Taxes were needlessly increased
during the first year of his administration more
than one hundred thousand dollars
That the sum of three hundred and 6fty tbou
sand dollars, the State Taxes to be paid by the
people this year is at least double what ought to
be levied under an economical administration of
the State:
That Gov. Barstow's veto of Bill appointing
Committee TO Investigate the affairs of the seve
'"i dlleI nc ndu IN us annual mes
sage and also in another message invited investi.
CATION, is just ground for SUSPICION that he feared
an investigation, that wrongs upon the people
might be developed.
That the bids for the Lunatic Asylum building.
were illegal bids, not being received till 10 DAYS
after the time for the reception of bids had ex-
pired:
That the Law limited the expense to the sum
of $50, 300, reported as sufficient oy the Senate
Committee for said building:
That the Gov having a supervision over the
Lunatic Asylum Commissioners and without
whose consent the Commissioners could not enter
into the contract violated his duty and the letter
and spirit Of the Law and sacrificed the best in
terests of the people, by permitting contract to
be let, which would involve an expenditure OF
81 50, OOC:
That the best interest of the people demand an
exchange of administration in our State Govern
ment. j. ALLEN BARBER.
Oct. 9th 1855
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
Defining his Position.

The american OF yesterday in reply to the de-
hberate fabrIcations of the Madison Democrat
about Mr.. BAsHFoKDs being know Nothing and
the nominee of the K n order. thus speaks:
In regard TO Mr. Bashford we have TO say
that we give him support, because be and the
major part of the candidates on the republican
State ticket are honest and capable men, who we
believe will manage the affairs of the state and of
the treasury too with regard TO the highest inte-
rest OF the state. La regard 10 the assertion of
the Democrat that Mr. B was initiated into a
Know Nothing Lodge or council Cor by whatever
other name such assemblies are distinguished in
the Know Nothing party in Fond du Lac, by
Judge D. E. Wood" it will prove news TO the
members of the Order whom we presume
will be as much interested in the report as our
self Mr.. Bash ord immediately after receiving
the nomination for Governor, came into the Con,
vention and in hearing publicly announ-
ced himself as republican in name and feeling,
and as such we have ever regarded him We
hare not heard his poiee since that time and as in
Republican candidate in preference TO Mr. Bar
stow
Mr.. BAsHFoRD has openly and repeatedly de-
MED all connection with the K. n order and the
lie that he was "initated at Fond du Lac" by
Judge Wood was deliberately coined and per-
severingly circulated by the Madison Democrat
and other Barstow prints, for other purpose
than to deceive the adopted citizens and thus OBJ
tain their votes under false pretences-Ml Sent
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
A Strong ApneaJ

Mr- Carpenter, the Editor of the Madison D.,
r'ot strong democratic paper writing ,nd.-
date of sandusky, Oct 22d, thus closes a ,,;rr;n.
appeal to his readers to rally for the right "a
rescue the State of Wisconsin from the
the spoilers:
The most accomplished rogues often fail =,
conceal their misdseds, and Barstow with all l:
boosted shrewdness, mas been caught in the v.ru
act. Well, the people-the farmer. and l.ho,;,.
men--nust sell their grain and other nrodn.,. :.
their labor, and pay the amount-with bundr.a.
of thousands dollars more gone in the sam. ~
but let them be careful and not get Beer ,,o.u.,
again.
The fact that the Barstow organ. are atf,u,n,;.-
to explain away these enormities-eyen ,bo,aS
with lies as black Millions Satan. is o.,
omen for ii shows that the people are looL;,y
into these things, and the Barstow organs seem >.
have forgotten that the people have sense .no,oh
to take the RECORDS, and the unimpeached and
unimpeachable evidence, in preference TO iocl.v
lies.
The more witness the nefarous acts of g,-.
stow and the balance, the more am | conv;no.t
that our young State is in imminent peril so lon,
as there is any possibility of their success
Arouse, citizens, and put them down as YOU woula
an armed gang of bandits and marauiers.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
THE MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT.

Hon GEoRGE GARY of Madison addressed the
citizens of this place at the Court House, on Sat-
urday evening, upon the question of State Poll
tics. He gave a clear, foil and explicit history of
the extravaganza and lack of honesty on the part
of Gov. Barstow's administration, and showed
clearly 10 the minds of all who are not blinded
by prejudice. that the charge of Know Nothing
ism is moe applicable 10 the party supporting
Gov. Barstow, than TO the Republicans. Mr. Ga
rvs remarks were both clear and candid, and his
assertions substantiated by the records
An invitation having been given to any of the
friends of Gov. Berstow who felt disposed to do
So 10 answer Mr.. Gary, Hon Moses NJ. STRONG
came forward and at ,empted reply. Mr.. Strong
contended that the issues presented by Mr.. Gary.
not the real issues befor. the people; that
however corrupt the State Officers may have
been, Gov. BaTstow was not chargabie with fault.
unless his own acts were corrupt.
When ii is clearly and fully shown that Mr..
Barstow sanctions all the acts of the State Officers
that most of them received his advice and consent
when it is recollected that the party that nomna
ted and supports Vim. A. Barstow has proclaimed
to the world that the Democratic admnstra-
items, both State and National, are entitled TO The
confidence of the Democracy, for the fidelity with
which they conducted public affairs" no as
sertion of Mr.. Strong or kicking at The "whale>
mans tub of Know Nothingism will clear Gov
Barstow from the charges made against him, or
divert the minds of the people from the real issues
before them.
Gov. Barstow's administration is responsible
for the enormous State Tax saddled upon the
people, as well as for the contract with Prcudft,
for the erection of 4 Lunatic Asylum at cost of
$4,000 to the Tax payers of the State, and
should he be reelected, and majority of the
Legislature friendly to his administration, the
people will yet have the privilege of seeing that
contract fulfilled to the letter. and then be called
upon to foot the bill But of this, we have but
little fears. We believe that the result Of this
dry's election will convince Gov Barstow that he
has been weighed in the Balance" and found
wanting.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
The Sioux War

Advlces from Fort Lawrence, Sept, 18th, pre-
dict a long and bloody Indian war The "bal-'
is fairly opened, and the country is embarked in
one of the most extensive Indian wars that il has
had on its hands for this many dav lis cost
must far exceed that of the Florida war, as the
land transportation is enoTmons-corn is Fix
dollars per bushel and other things IN proportion
The partial blow which the U. S troops recently
struck at Ash Hollow instead of intmidaiing the
Indians has had the contrary effect. The whole
Sioux Nation is apparently aroused, and the war.
ror is on the path in every direction.
General Harvey has command of the United
States Forces but is totally unfit for The posi-
A fur trader, writing on this subject from the Vi.
cinity of the war says that the administration
will never learn anything from experience or
take advice from those who know, and adds:
81 fear that this Sioux war will be entrusted
to incompetent hands, and all sorts of plans will
be adopted until millions upon millions have been
expended, and hundreds of lives sacrificed and the
end no nearer than at first. If this war is TO be
ended speedily, let large overwhelming force
penetrate the Indian country early in the spring
and sweep it from end to end-my word FOR II
there would be but single campaign. But the
pitifu force of Gen. Harvey entering the country
at the tail of the season, is worse than ridiculous'
as it only tends TO encourage the Indians. And
then the talk OF a winter campaign-.o US noun
tain men, such,an idea is the greatest hambus
imaginable Let those who advocate it, try IT .
month, and if they survive they will be satisfied
with the experiment
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
A Gang of Williams arrested.

The gang of Internal scoundreIs who for some
months past have been placing distractions upon
the railroad track Stoughton, have at last
been detected and arrested. They were seized on
Tuesday night last, and brought in on the noon
train yesterday Their names are John and 'e-
seph Devolt, H w. Hubbard, d. H. Hilton, Chas.
McNiel and Eren Jones. The Devolt brothers
were seen in the act of attempting to pry up the
track, and, finding them unavailable. they laid
log across it. Hibbard. Hilton, and McNiel are
supposed to be the men who threw nissiie'
al the train last summer. A reward of $500 hac
been offered by the Governor for their apPre>
hension. to which the Superintendent Of the rosa
added $1,000
The credit of devisng and carrying out the pan
for their detection is due to officer Beck OF NM
waukee ably seconded by Deputy Sheriff Jonn "
WEIGH of this place, and Constable Van Na"''
of Stoughton The prisoners are confined IN 'n'
Dane county Jail awaiting their examination
Madison Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
"Ona of the Shanghai Lies.


The eno,rdt of the 3lst, publishes under this
the Editor of that paper, of being Know Moth
ing by person who is called by the Democrat
of Mr. Bashfords paid agents &c. Tn. DEM
ocrat brings forward the prof to show that said
charge was made on the 26tl inst, and cautions
the voters TO be on their quad for these Shanghai
lies just before the election.
Now, we are unable TO Discover the leas, pos
sible bearing that this matte can have uptn the
question Of any other person's being Know
Nothing than Mr. Otis himsaf, and we have never
heard even a suspicion fromany that lie was
charged with belonging to that order. His pro
wing himself free from suspricn, does not convict
any other person of the chage.
Bat the cream of the wlole joke lies in the
fact that the articles il substance signed by
the same persons, is published in the Milwaukee
Banner and also the See Por. purporting 10 be a
communication from this ,lace, and dated Oct
>2!-four days befo:s the transaction wa, said
10 have occurred in this place. There can be no
mistake about the matter il the communication
in the Milwaukee papers, as L is dated in two
places, both the 22d and the nmocFat also gives
the date twice (the 26,h. } ,ndsays il took place
tina. day. Now we would 1t intimate that the
Democrat wished TO palm tbs off as shanghai
lie, but there is certainly little difficulty in
reconciling the matter,-ore sying the 22d, and
the other on the 26th.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
Tricks of The Opposition,
The Milwaukee Sentinel says.

He NIIWaukee Sentinel says:
we have seen printed copy ofa remarkable
correspondence between joni White, U. S. COL
lector at this port, and VIM A Barstow, Govern
or OF the State, in which the former a. a Catho-
lie addresses certain queries to the Governor and
the later in reply quotes Brownson's Review -
on Know Nothingism. embodying his opinions
1t IS undoubtedly designed for exclusive circula
ton among Catholic voters in the rural districts
More of this " last trick " in our next.
While circulating such documents among for.
eigners and charging, with the most b-azen I'M
pudence, the Republicans with Know Nothing
ism' these very men are doing all they can to Sc
cure the aid Of the Know Nothines -
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
Ereemen to the Polls!

Let every man who is legally emit
tie to the priceless privilege of casting
q ballot for public officers, be on hand
at an early hour and exercise that
right No man who is a legal voter
should be deprived of the privilege,
but the utmost vigilance should be ex
ercised 70 keep out ali illegal voters.
One of the beauties of our govern
men. is the right of the majority to
govern, and every good citizen will
willingly bow to the decision of the
majority, legally expressed.
We trust that this election may be
conducted by all, with the utmost
good feeling. While it is the duty of
every man to be vigiiant-to see that
the entire vote of the precinct is poll
to prevent, as far as possible all
illegal voting, it is equally his duty
to give to every legal voter the privil-
eye of depositing his ballot, undis-
turbed for the candidates ofhis choice.
While we would recommend to both
Republicans and Democrats, the most
watchful care in preserving the puri-
ty of the Ballot Box,-allowing none
to vote except those legally entitled
to the privilege, we would protest
against any attempt to prevent any
who are legal roters from voting with
out molestation.
Angry discussions on election day
sometimes lead to unwishedfor results.
Let it never be said that those results
have been witnessed in Mineral Point.
We repeat again, be on hand and
vote, and see that your neighbors do
the same. Work earnestly and faith
fully for the Republican Ticket, but
be mild and courteous towards those
who choose to vote differently.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06

PExNsYLyANIA.-The returns from this State
Indicate much smaller maj ,rity for the demo-
cratic ticket than at first reported. In the
counties where the Republicans were organized
they were almost uniformly successful by large
majority. The old keystone State, will wheel
into line next year and give rousing Republi
can majority
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06

IL We are happy to observe that the Er,i
grdnfea, large weekly publish ed at Inmansvill.
IN Rock county, opposes the re election of that
arch Demagogue, VIM. A BaIstow The editor
OF the Emisranten, is intelligent Norwegian,
and he with hosts of his countrymen in this State
understand how deeply Barstow sympathies with
the foreigners = TGnkeshn Dem
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06

Coles Bashfo'd IN Mineral Iiint-lt is fact
that Coles Bashfofd was in Mineral Point At
last an individual styling himslf by that name
called on one of the village Drivers and announ>
cling himself as candidate for Governor, solicit
ed his vote We presume, 3wever, he wo. t
get that vote Ba, Why does DIES Bashford, the
temperance candidate, solicit votes where he
knows the men are opposed dprohlbitory law 2
-Wiserai Point Democrat
Here is another falsehood. which the last
number of the Democrat is uns ually prolific
Mr.. BAsHroRp never called ups brewer in this
town, nor solicited the vote any man.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
FOR SALE.

The Type on which the Mineral Point Trit Yne
is now printed together with head, column and
advertising Rules is offered for SALE at very low
prices. There is sufficient Long Primer to set
FIVE columns and of Brewer, enough for seven or
eight columns. Also about $50 lbs, Burgeoise,
not more than half worn
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06

PERsoSALITIEs.-The Democrat says his per
sonal attack on us was TO let us know what his
friends and our own friends thought of u.s. We
imagine he will learn what his and our friends
think OF him. quite enough without being
told through the columns of the Tribune, so we
will keep dark for the present
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
BARBER.

The Mineral Point Democrat of week before
last charged that this gentleman publicity declared
in Shullsburg that the charges against Governor
Bars.ow were got up for political effect. The
in the Grant County Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
WRITINe SCHOOL Smith & Shook

WRITINe SCHOOL --Messrs Smith & Shook
commenced second term of their Writing
School IN this place on Thursday evening last
We were present on the last evening of the term
of their school, and examined the specimens of
those under their instructions, writing both be-
fore and after taking lessons. 1t has never been
our fortune to witness greater improvement in
the art of written than was visible in this in
stance. Young persons DESTROYS of improving
their penmanship will do well to avail themselves
OF the present opportunity.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
Another Electioneerine FaIsehooa

There seems to be no end to the fal.,6ca,;or.
of the Barstow press in relation to Mr.. B.sH,ovn
The latest and vilest appears in the Wauk.,b,
Pfa'ndeafer of this week. 1t is charged th.re;,
that Mr.. BAsHFoRD, having been retained in
certain suit by one James Bonnet and maid
$500 @ for his services, thereupon agreed ,b,,
Mr.. Wright, of Waukesha, should attend 70 n.
case, but when Mr.. Bennett called on Mr.. Wr;yb,
the latter informed him that MIR. Ba.bford hid
instructed him TO appear against Bennett.
This is palpable and mos; absurd fabrication
Mr. BAsHFoRD, in letter dated on the a3d inst,
says: This story is false from beginning TO e,s
This man Bennett is man unknown TO N,
never had charge OF any business for him 30
my knowledge, and I never placed any bushes.
in the hands of Mr. WRIGHT, of any kind"
To what miserable device will the Barsto~
electionoers next resort in their desperate efforts
to avert the merited overthrow which awaits
them Mill Sent
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06

IL The Editor of the Democrat has became
SO very anxious 10 denial of Know Moth
lngism IN print, that he has finally come out with
one himself, which he had appear almost smulta-
neously in his own and the Madison and Milwau-
kee papers. Wonder if he feels any relief in
consequence.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
LETTER FROM MIR. BASHfORD ~!
KNOW NOTHING
CHARGE REFUTED!!!

I below will be found letter from
Hon. COLES BAsHFoRD, containing a
clear, full and emphatic denial of the
charge of his being a member of the
Know Nothing Order. Finding that
the friends of Mr.. Barstow in this
place were not satisfied with Mr..
Bashford's declaration in the Repub-
lican State Convention that he ''be-
lieved al, secret political organiza-
tions antagonistic to the principles of
Republicanism-that the sentiments
contained in the Anti-Know Nothing
Resolutions of that Convention, were
has sentiments, and that he would, if
elected Governor of the State of Wis
consin, use his influence to carry out
the spirit and sentiments of those
Resolutions )" finding also that Mr..
Bashfora's denial of the charge of be-
ing member of that order, to a
number of our citizens was doubted,
and even denied by many of his OPP
ponents, we addressed to Mr.. Bash
ford a request that he give us a de-
NAL, over his own signature, of his
connection with the Secret Order
know as Know-Nothings. In answer
to that request, Mr.. Bashford has
sent us the following letter.
We ask those persons who have so
often asserted that Mr. Bashford was
Know Nothing, and dare not deny
it, to read this letter for themselves.
and ifthey doubt the authenticity, they
are at liberty to examine the original
copy of the letter, in Mr.. Bashford's
own hand writing. We presume
nay, we know-Barstow's friends win
pronounce it forgery, for they have
proclaimed in advance, that they
would do so but we say to them,
and to all others, that the letter is
genuine one, witten by Mr. Bashford
himself, as we can, and are willing to
testify. The certificate of Hon. AM
ASA COBB, (Which follows the lottery
who is well acquainted with Mr..
Bashford, and knows his hand wri-
ting, Will be considered sufficient by
all who know that gentlemen. But
If there are any Democrats in town,
acquainted with Mr.. Bashford's wri-
ting, (and we presume there are,) we
invite them to examine the original
manuscript for themselves, if they
have any doubt upon the subject
MILWAUKEE, October %, 1855.
g: w. Bliss, ESD. Siir:-Hav-
mo learned fhat # Il .bo,o.oJ =: