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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
Mr Bashford's Business.

Several OF The Barstow organs, in their zeal to
dlsparase Mr.. BAsHFoRD, have repeatedly stated
that this gentleman failed in business" and then
took up the profession of the law and one or two |
of them have not scruped to nsinuate that there |
was something dishonorable in that failure. The |
people Of W;nnebago County, Mr.. BAsHFoRDs
neighbors, have, by their votes shown pretty con
clusively what they think of him and it is quite
unlikely that he would have enjoyed large a
measure of respect and popularity at home, if
there had been anything dishonest, or dIshonora>
BILE in his business transactions. But besides this
circumstanal evidence in his favor we have the
following positive testimony from the Oshkosh
Democrat, which commend TO the notice cs
readers
The truth is that Mr. BAsHrouD commenced
the practice Of his profession in Wayne Co.. New
York, in 1912, where he very soon acquired
practice and professional standing among the
first lawyers in that county. He has been ever
since engaged in the practic, of his profession,
with the exception of about six months, in which
he engaged in trying TO settle up an exten>
sive LAUNDERING business. which Mr.. Foreman, his
father IN law had been interested in in this coun>
ty. ms ne was induced 10 take an interest III
from the fact Mr. Foreman had become mentally
deranged, and unable to manage the business him
self and Mr. BashfoTd having previously loaned
| him a large sum OF money, ne in hopes by
! personal attention 10 the business here 10
! some part of his own money, well as 10 secure
something for the support of the family of his IA
Their in law. H. accordingly closed up profitable
business in Wayne county. and devoted the
nans OF his property, and his time here in paying
up debts which he never contracted until II vas
! found impossible TO continue the business or save
anything from the wreck; when he, like nearly
every man engaged in that business on this river
| at that time, failed; the price of lumber going
down to less than the cost of the logs
He then gave up everything he had in the
world, except his furniture and library aud again
commenced the practice of his profession in Osh
| kosh, and notwithstanding he had TO enter into
competition with able a,.d well established Law
yers, very established business as profitable
and honorable any in the county"
| This is a clean record. Can Gov BARsrow
who also unfortunate in business, make as
! fair show (? If not, we suggest to his friends
and organs, that they had better not provoke com
parsons.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
La TER BY TELEGRAPH

London III A NJ. Sept 9.
faris correspondence says it is reported that
<o'oOo men have embarked at BalakIava for the
north side of Sebastopo and that the Russians
'cere IN fttN retreat for PerekoD.
The Paris Debats thinks that Sebastoro, - g..
aoe' ana mat the possession of Fort Cherson and
balaclava by the Allies supercede the necessity
OF entering the harbor The Russians will n,oh
ABLY remain in their strong position till the AL
lies make some movement.
lHE BALrIc-A dispatch from Dantzc on the
l4th says that the blockading ships are expected
to be ordered home next Monday
Prince Friedrich of Prussia is visiting the
Queen.
Inc London Tunes suggests day of thanks
giving on account of the fall of Sebastopol
(Prirate despatch to the Senti,,el)
New York, Sept IS.
A careful reading of the Washington,s mails
fails To confirm first reports The story of 20 600
siam is undoubtedly exag geration, as no reliable
accounts show even one fourth of that number
killed
The Russians are firmly established nm No-.b
she win large army and ample ammunition
Pm n'e iaiieh YET oy any means.
SECOND DESPATCH,
fartaer Particulars Terrible Scene-Itwas Can
erai bosqnet who captured the Malakof
herenpon the Russians evacuated the place
ois'roytng all the defences. The work Of do
sfrucuon continues under fire of the Allies sbe,,s
successive explosions of mines presented scene
OF immense confagrations and prevented .ar,,
occupation of town by Allies.
Oortsehakof demanded armistice 70 rar
the wounded The Karabelnaia and sou,b dss.,..
are gone.
Flour advanced Sd At Liverpool.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
MINERAL POINT DKuocR.r-Tbe frs, m.

MINERAL POINT DEuocR,r-Tbe f-s, -
Der OF TINS paper, under the editorial charpa %
MI h-nNUSp H. orls. made lis appearance LAST
week It's mechanical appearance is credirsble
and the editorial department exhibits degree If
talent not inferior 70 that of Mr. OTIS predeces.
soT we understand the Democrat is soon 10 he
and clad 10 an entire new dress Wb;ls
we wish Waterloo defeat TO the political marty
whose principles the Dcrocrat advocates. in bns;
ness matters, we wish friend OTIS all the success
be anticipates, or ;aet his talents may deserve.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
October LIST, 1855.
GREAT SALE OF CITY LOTS ATDUN
LEfTH,

On Tuesday, the 10Th day of October O'Clock m
we will sell the premises, Auction, FOUR HUN
DRIED CHolCE LOTS, In Dune!h, the terminus of ths
Illinois Central Railroad and the with
the Gaiena and Minnesota Packet COMPANY DunIieth
as Commercial and shipping point, will not be sur
passed IN the M rthwest, being located Missssprt
River, with fine landing, and sufficient water at al
stages of the river for the largest class mers sH
ing ample facilities for all branches ua mrcban-
tcti commercial, &c This sale uld attract the
attention, not only of those bs, The aiienn of
eatrrprisitg and business from ctivns of III.
County. " INV
Dunelth, though but just springing into being can
ooasl OF one OF the best arranged in The
rhe Illinois Central Railroad have one of the most
Complete Freight fepots his point be found ON
The whole line OF their Road Also. a fna Psssenge,
pepot no" fiish ng, TO ge with Engine Houses Nc
sc. The pict is rapidly proving by well built and
subst-Dcisl buildings ~
TENNIS or ALE u Cash, balance in and year.
win 6per cen, Interest. JIG
JORDAN & DEAN, Auc's.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

A New DEFINITION OF &c.-Oar readers W II
recollect that in the bill of Gov Barsrow against
the State, presented to the Legislature last winter
the charge for Salary &c. occurred and the Sen
ate not beng able 10 determine what the &c
meant appointed a committee To Investigate the
matter-thai said committee, after mature en-
qulry reported that the &c meant nothing more
nor less than 5000 that the Governor had drawn
over and above the amount 20 which be was le-
gaiiy entitled Mr. Ross ia his speech on Sa,ur>
day evening stated, and pretended to produce doc
urnents TO prove that the &c. meant only Sl35
worth of Candies for the Executive department
aud ne stated boldly what he knew to be false
when he said that such was the substance of Mr.
laylors Report OF the meaning of &c We i'm
aglne these demagogues will find they have mista
ken the intelligence of the citizens of Mineral
Point, when they attempt thus to impose on tn cir
credulity.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

FOREIGN NEws.-I he reader is referred to anoth
er part of our paper 10 day for an account of the
FALL OF SEBASTOPOL. Though long ex
pected, this news will strike many of our readers
like an electric shock. The triumph of the Al
lies, IN taking Sebastopol, or portion of it. was
accomplished after siege of one wear. durinp
winch time nearly hall million of human beings
have fallen victims TO the god of war, and we i'm :
aslne the glory achieved will he but poor com
pensaton to the thousands OF ,vido VS. and orphans
throughout England and France But the end is
no yet Although the present triumph will give
the Allies considerable ad yantage over their enc
mics, they have hard road to travel before the
doe OF the war How il will end cannot ba
predicted
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

LUSArIc AsILUM SwINDLE.-The long article
upon the I.unatic Asylum swindle that first made
lis appearance the Madison .3rgus and is copied
IN all the Barstow papers in the State was gotten
up By the Democratic State Central Committee
expressi for an electoneering pupose. and ordered
published in all the Barstow papers. We under>
stand tha, in some instances, il is paid for by said
Central Committee If misrepresentation, false>
mood aud money can win, the Barsow ticket
must succeed for there is no lack in the circula-
ton OF all of them
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

" Course The Sank Co Democrat saws The
n"o" N''n'hgs Will not support the Republican
i'cSet- 1t says: We know that there ,-e-.
hhow Nothinss in the Republican Convention
out we equally well know that they will no, vote
as party. for Bashford OF course ,bs,- -.
ne majority OF the h n. leaders are Barstow
,'i7" ne RANK and hie are about equally divided
between barstow and 3ashford Large numbers
OF Republicans decline 10 act longer with the Or
der Qnite large number of X n LODGES h,v.
dlSbanded, and many Anti Slavery men have with.
drawn from the order.-IHu Free Dem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
SEsEsssEE-S SALE

Augustus L. Thorn son lisa iah T. Iathrop.
virtue Of writ of feri facias issued ont of and
IL under the seal oi the Circuit for the County
Il iowa and state OF Wisconsin, bearing ties. the 2th
day OF September. D. 1855, in the above entitled
cause, and Ia me directed and delivered against the
goods and CT attes lands and teneents of The above
named defendant, have levied upon and seized all the
fkht ti- ana interest of the above endan
the eowing described real estate Piece or parcel OF
land situate ling and being ia County of Iowa and
three hundred AID thirty !, 1886 II j East Of the
south Vest Quarter section number twenty seven
20 40 township numb sik 3. North Range
Lire ~ 84st- n ile fourth prlnopt msrid II epoe
south $3.50 degrees east D. ch-Ins and fifty six 1867
tus1r thence Norih seventeen - degrees six 49,
a1'-irs, eighty 81 links. thence ~ chains,
twenty : ilnas la the place beginning which shall
fpse 10 s'c 1t pub c veDdde To the hghet and best
bidder or cash. and shall sell s.ile, ard all the
ri2h tre and Chains with the appurte thereto
'eioagtug- which s id defendant had n The
40 We d scribe1 lands al real estate .nty SIKH
Ion day OF November, ID. 1879, q any time
since tia date at The ont door Cont Bouse in
he village OF Mineral Pon Saturday the 10Th day OF
GOV moor in the year OF ord thousand eight
hsudred and fifty Ave, Sb5 beW the hours of rims
O'Clock ia the forenoon and the of tad
Jay 20 satisfy said writ and directs, tbs
object Of said sale being to perfect title.
LEVI STERLING.
Sheriff Iowa County, Wisconsin.
p. EATON Fsq, PTG's Ally.
Sheiif's office,
Mineral Point, Sept 22d, SIS 6u44
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

Property IN La Crosse.-The sale of the Burns
Estate comes off to-day The whole of this
property was bought less than FIVE years ago for
$4,000. More than two thirds of the Original
property was disposed of by Gov Burns, and tn
balance OF one third is now appraised by the AID
at s6O,oO0l! We give this as one
instance OF the rise and valuation of property in
La Crosse.--La Crosse Democrat.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
appropriately Said.-The last Oshkosh Democrat

appropriately Said-The last Oshkosh Denaocyat
says:
" In regard to the ability of Mr.. Bashford. we
nave the vanity TO believe that we are quite az
good Judge as the .Srg.s editor. and we have no
hesitation in saying that in native intellect sour,
Judgement and IN education he is superior to any
democrat who has occupied the Gubernatorial
enair IN this State. We don't think. however
mat ms Is Dragging al all of itself PARTICULARLY
complimentary 10 Mr.. Bashford-"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

GALESA DAILY Alphabetically have re-
ceived a number or two Of this excellent n,ner
In its enlarged form That the business of ~.
place requires an eight column daily, is an evil
dence of the prosperity of GaIena No newspa.
per publishers in the west are better deserving
success than Messrs HoUGHroS & Co, and we
rejoice to witness this evidence of an apprecia
ton of their services
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

II Friend Z. of the Democrat is informed that
oar allaslon 10 the remark 10 Mr. Nogsle was
not made without authority We may no, have
got the exact language used bit TIA, il is in es>
ssnce a substance trae, we have undoubted evi
dence, and believe.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

RECEIPTS OF WHEAT AT BUrF,Lo-The Ruf
fao Commercial .4dretiser of Sept 18th. states
that there has been received at that port from the
opning of navigation this year, up to the 9th OF
September, 1,94O,S44 bushels of Wheat-beine
65O,666 bushels more than was received during
the same time last year
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

THASKs.-Master JOAN A Sr vgLr has the
thanks of ourself and better half 70. a very
fine mess of Pepper Grass, which he informed rs
vas of but three weeks growth, anu raised from
seei of the present seasons growth. Il was ex>
ceeiingy nice and tender
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
DIED.

In the town of Dodgeville on Monday Oct l..
JOHN MESSERSMITH, Esq.
Mr. Messrsmiih was one of the earliest s.,,,o-.
OF the Mining District, and was we'll and favora>
oiy known to most of readers We shall
try to obtain more full Obituary notice for our
next issue
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

WOODEN PApER.-Experiments recently made
at the South show that paper, by the new process
can be produced from the refuse of sugar-cane,-
This refuse has heretofore been a nuisance on ev
cry plantation. 1t can now be turned into nos
live value
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

u wheat sold IN the streets here yesterday
or Sig The market is fluctuating above 81 10
Dur spirited competition keeps the price M. The
crop this year is unusually good-Nadi,ou Pat.
riot. Sept. 26
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
LATER.

I'VE" oTk, sept Il
ne French sue ceeded in gaining possession Of
the Maiakoh-the English were unsuccessful IN
their attack on the Redan. The Russians on the
north blew up their ships and the town and eva>
cuated the town.
General Simpson reports the casualties in the
attempt on the Redan as somewhat heavy
NO general officers killed the Eenslisb los.
at the Redan is estimated at 5000 killed and
wounded supplement- to the Moniteur adds
the following to Pelesser dispatch
Having passed in with my troops. can assure
you that everything on the Karablenay is blown
up and from what l can see the same is the case
IN the point of our attack"
This immense success reflects the b;gboo, bo,
OF on our troops. Everything is quiet on the
Tchernaya"
RUSSIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS says
lac passage TO the north side was effected with
The loss Of 1000 men. We Ien. regret 10 sav
500 men, previously wounded on the so.,.ba-,
side
Twas rumorsd that gae allies found I2oo
gems within The walls Of sebas,opol-also that
the Rassa'ans were falling back On Bastsebscri.
French ramors say that Gor,scdaaoF viii Ger
,atniy-hold The north side Of Sebas,opol 70 The
last extremity; also that The allied Adrnirais b.va
+~nt despatch Saying that !; is not expe,ient 10
enter the har5or iii Fort Constantine and Ar,;l.
cry Bay
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
TAX EP-

F1-E Z the subscriber living two mile. norll,
ER-9~ 2D OF the Piow Inn, on the Eas, Peestoni.
-Az-4Au. ca Red cow with short horns and Ii,tlr
white ON the belly No other marks perceptabls Tn.
owner can prove property, pay cha gees tale her
away.
JAMES ASHWOOD
September %, 1855. as
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

u If you are afflicted with any complaint
winch requires Purgative Medicine try Arms
Nec Pills they are worth trying Concord Mercury
N c.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

1too Children Killed by Lightning
evening last, bolt struck the house of Mr..
Searles in the town of Sharon, Wis, killing two
children, one aged 6, the other 10 years.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
fs7~SsDE.I TIoN.

NHE co PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing under
name off Charles Cot,erell mory Healy PainIers
Mineral Point is this day dissolved by mutual Consent
CHARLES COTrERELL,
EMORY HEALY.
October LIST, 1855. ASH
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

W Powder has risen fftv cents per keg. and
ssltretre in prop ,rtion-all in consequence OF the
European var.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

Rock Rirer q Bender-The river owing 20
recent heavy rains here and nor of us, is now
very high. Above and on the east side of the
dam, Aessrs NORTON & Form had a large boom
OF logs fastened as they supposed securely, but
owing to the pressure of the water, it broke, and
before 1t could be prevented about two hundred
logs took their departure down the river Mr..
n. Immediately dispatched some OF his hands be-
low, who stopped the logs in their mad career, at
the bridge Alton, and thus saved the pro>
prietor from any material loss.-JanesriHe STAN
dQrd
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

JeGfousy-Nurder .4lrnost-On Friday last a
man named MACE, living near Pover became
jealous OF his young wife attempted to Kill her
by shooting with rife Seeing that he was
really abou; 10 fire, the wife attempted to seize
ard parry the gun the shot passed thro. the flesh
part o! heF thumb. and was near taking effect IN
her shoulder; she was 5at little injured The
ruiilan fed, and has not up the present adyices.
been captured
Since writing the foregoing, re learn that
Mace was found on Monday within few rods
OF his house, dead having shot himself; the bal
entering underside the jaw and coming out AZ tho
back side of the head -Sferens Pt Piusrg
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

MenornoAee Payneat-The annual pay ment o.
bout $4,000 10 the Menomonees was made Al
tneir pay ground, on Lake Shawaon, or Tuesday
sept ll;h. There were rot as many traders in
attendance as usual, which of course secured be,
ter trade to these who did attend The long tai
ked OF Thompson claim. which we believe amounts
$4,000, came up again at the council meeting
was discussed by the chiefs for about three days
and was finally refused The reason urged by
many of the chiefs for the refusal, was that the
service performed by Thompson was not worth
over $4,000 at the farthest, which sum they were
willing to pay. and that the service, for which
payment is claimed by Mr.. T., was performed by
others.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

Ne,c Flour IN Aeto lo,k-The New York Fyes-
ing Post OF the 18th, says:
The new fonr that comes to market IS o.
remarkably fine quality, and III very superior
condition. Prices now about two dollars
barrel lower than the highest of the season -
The decline generally anticipated l,ter in the sea
son, is about another dollar The month o.
October will show the greatest decline of the
wear.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
DsSSfBS.UThON.

I'VE Co Partnership heretofore existing under the
Il name OF G. w G. b & CO, Warren, H..
dissolved on the 301h of July last by consent
GEO. W. COBR
WHITMAN COBB.
WHITMAN COBB, will Continue the business here
tofore at Warren,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

SCHOOL MEETING AT adjourned annual
school meeting held in this district on Wednes
day evening last, the following officers were cbo
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
APPOINTnENrS

non A w RANDALL, the Republican candidate
LOT Attorney General, and BrRoS PAINE. ESQ Of
Milwaukee, viii speak as follows:
Al Monroe, October 6, at O'Clock P. NJ
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

Drector-Dr. H. VANnUsEy.
Ireasner-JoHH j. URKy
Clerk-JoHN Hoar.
A Tax of $500 was voted for incidental ex,a,-
ses, and also a tax of the same amour, for ,a,oh
ers wages
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
To PHILIP ALLEN. Esq ::

The undersigned citizens
of the the South Assembly District of Iowa Co :,
in view of tas present crisis in State afa lrs,
when personal interests have swallowed up all
considerations OF public economy, aud have strobe
over even the barriers OF the Constitution itself,
and believing that the legislative power should be
Entrusted to men of well known political honesty
as well as OF personal integrity, take this occa
sion to request the of your name as candi-
date tor member of Assembly to represent this
district in the next Legislature.
Thomas S Allen, William Humbert,
james Wallis, Thomas Maloney,
James Evans, Eber Polk,
Thomas Johns. John Loot borrow,
Amasa Cobb, Farley Eaton,
l E Messmore. NJ c Parkison,
Nelson Lathrop, Rees Harris,
James Hutchison, John Hadield,
E. s Sprague, George Brewer
James A. Plat, Adney Strong.
John B. Terry, William Rlblin,
Geo. w. Bliss, Geo w Cobb,
John J. Uren, John H. Vivian,
Joseph Gundry, John Hggon,
Robert Lanyon, John J. Davis.
| John Love, William Oates,
| William Browning
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02
TAKEN Up.

d the suhscribe living in the town Dodgeville tx
II mil east from the village about III months
yoke o. red having a white spot in the
rehead and some white spots the back and belly
Inc lett horn of of them bows They have
short Ias The is requested CALL prove prop
erty, pay charges and take them aw8y
MATTHIAS DEMUTH.
September IS, 1875. 4w44 paid.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

HDLON S..-An assortment of the celebrated Grass
ne Tour Plows, for fall and spring blowing for sale
by +. S. ALLEN.
september % 1885,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-02

Horse Thief Caugh-Special pains have been
taken by the Pro-Slavery Politicians of tbs STATE,
to identify know-Nothingism with Repub!canisn
The Foreign, Naturaized Citizens, and especially
the Germans and Irish, have almost uniformly
been made 10 believe it.
But 1t is now demonstrated, beyond doubt,
hat Gov. Barstow belongs to the Order, and tina t
the Order throughout the State prefer his nomina-
uon and election to any other. 1t is known tina
large number of the editors who declared TO-
him at first, among whom are Mr. Cakin of the
drgus, Mr. Pratt OF the Waukesha Plaindealer.
and Mr.. Cramer of the Wisconsin and others. be-
long to the Order. The special organ of the
Order III this State the Milwaukee american, ba.
not word against Barstow and the State Admin
istration, but is continually warning "Ameri.
cans against the Republican Party Elkhorn
Independent.