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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23
MEMozAL TO CONGRESS.

The Kansas Herald publishes Memorial of the
People OF Kansas 10 Congress. praying that the
Government will protect them from the incursons
Of Missouri ili5usters Its tenor may be inferred
from the following paragraphs:
I'VE might continue the list of these sickening
details until the blood Of every freeman would
boil with Indignation. but II is useless One more
instance alone, we attend to- In the Eighteenth
Election Dislrci where the poulaton was sparce
and great amount OF foreign votes needed TO
overpower IT, detachment from Missouri from
sixty 10 one hundred, passed in with train of
wagons arms and ammunition. making their camp
the night before the election near Morristown. the
place OF the polls without even preext to resi-
tence. and returning Immediately 10 Missouri af-
ter their work was done. their leader and captain
being distinS nishec citizen of Missouri. but late
" the presiding officer of the Senate OF the United
'tares ard who had a bowie knife and revolver
belted around him apparently ready 10 shed the
( booti of any man who refused 10 be ensiaVed All
these facts we are prepared to bsh, if neccssa
ry by proof that would be considered competent
in a court OF Justice.
The following is the closing paragraph of ths
Memorials
Inside our bounds we shall have no serou:
troubles Northern and Southern men mingle TO
eether in harmony and good feeling. and in mu'u
al dependence and assistance in the hariships and
prlVatIors oil pioneer lie AS we learn 10 uh
dersianh each other, friendships engenderec
and preIudices melt away. that we shall be able
70 meet all questions that arise in spirit c
justice and kindly feeling. which will secure thu
rights of all. and cheerful acquiescence in the de
cision Of the majority. From foreign oppression
: however. ask for relet of that power which
passed the Kansas Bill and pledged to us It's hene
fits II we would come here We have right Il
ask and do ask It's enforcement 1t remains 70
, your honorable bodies TO decide whether Won vii
keep the compact between You and MS which ex
lists by tina, bill, and our Observation-Disclosures vol
will vindicate the sacred doctrines of the govern
: ment. whether you will leave in state o
vasalage and oppression We cannot do not doub
that YOU will in some way give us justice a.d pro
/
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

Crops IN Southern Illinois correspondent o,
the 81 Louis Republican writing from Alton un-
der date of the 4ih inst, gives The following ia
vorabe account Of crop and fruit prospects:
There never was a better prospect for boun-
teous harvest Of most products, than is now be
lore IN this section. From every quarter we
hear good accounts of the wheat. The corn is
mostly out OF the ground, and from two to SIX
inches high. ard looks finely. Fruit trees uni
yersally loaded with Dung sets and apples. peach
es cherries. pears, ard most kind of fruit grown
IN his latitude will be very plenty, if one
fourth part OF the blows. just turning 10 fIujr
shape. should mature. Potatoes are out ct the
ground and promise well. and all kinds of fresh
garden truck Will be plenty and cheap in short
time
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

Drouih al the Sotth-from our New Orleans
exchanges we learn that drouth pervades the
Southern PARTON of the country. and thai lis dsas
Vegetation dToops under its influence and the
crops premise bat poor return 10 the husbant>
man for his labor. Al New Orleans they are re-
jUicirg slight shower which fell about the
81 inst On the Sd Epsys theory 10 have
been tested by the discharge of cannon, and the
burning of heaps OF fuel in the fields OF The coun-
try. and the streets OF the towns and cities We
hope the proposed salute OF &c guns and the light
ing of large fires produced the desired EFFECT and
that ere this, copious showers have visited our
Southern friends In this latitude we have been
favored with ample rains thus far i; but the next
visitation from the clouds, judging by the existing
temperature may likely be in the shape of snow
Our young buds and plants absolutely contend
ing with iros, bio Rep 18th.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

WORD ID THOSE WHO OWE Us.

The present nurnbef closes the first half year Of
the Eighth Volume of The Tribune During the
time " e have thus laoored 10 supply our readers
with Newspaper, we have found IT necessary
occasionally 10 remind portion of them of the
f,ct that we did not possess lne faculty attributed
10 the Chameleon. OF living upon air, the pow
err to purchase materials and pay hands without
the means In order 10 secure livelihood BY
our husiness. we have found il necessary to do as
r.such of or own work as able and have
found but very little time to call ,,pon our pta.
rans in PERSON for The small amount due US Nei.
tac have felt able TO ray the expenses OF a
ealscror. Fer this reason perhaps, we now find
fese1 oil thousand dollars standing on our books
-aiast those who have awaited themselves Of ouI
services . in the line of profession. and the
consequence is, we owe debts Chat have been con-
rracted with the expectation of receiving money
from those in our debit and have not the uIeans
a. paying We know that many people suppose
that : Printers duns are so common that il j:
unnecessary TO pay any attention TO them. Such
i. not the case with this occasion, at least
Unless we can collect the means TO pay for paper
and labor, we shall be compelled TO suspend To,
Tribune until sach time meet the de
rnalals already against US, and prepare TO com
rnence anew We bad intended. with the com
rslencenent OF the second half year OF the presen
valurne TO present the Tribune in dress of new
ana handsome type; but we find it difficult tc
IN chase keg of Ink without borrowing money
and shall be compelled TO retain old materials
Tor fii- balance of the year, if not longer.
We shall endeayor TO call upon those in on
debt as soon as we can find time 10 do SO W,
hope however no one viii wait for such a call
bat that those who aware that they owe us
ul remit az once the amount of their indebted
ness.
We have goody number OF paying patron,
and they Of course. viii not consider this arficl,
iatensed for their eyes; but 10 such know
themselves indebted 10 for Newsp papers ADVERT
sing or job work, would say, thou art the mar
for whom it is intended, and We nope our plain
ness will have no worse effect than to cause gen
eral rush for the = Captains Office with the
dimes. and uhat may be enabled TO go ou
way rejoicing in the good work of others, if no
IN our own.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

To CoRREsroNDENTs-"F Florence is wei
come contributor, and we hope TO hear from her
OF en-We are unable to answer the inquiry of
Subscriber but will endeavor 10 inform our
self and give the answer as early as convenient -
Querist will pardon the disposition OF his poe
Try We must remind him that he forgot two
important matters. either sufficient 10 exclude ms
article from our columns, TO wit: to send the real
name and pay his postage. BY the way. we
would ask, Postmasters in the discharge of
their duty under the present law, in forwarding
uapa.d letters, and charging single letters five
cents hostage 7-Liues on the death of Brother
next " eek - The Man in the Moon is very
readable article which will appear next week =
We expect much more from the same coutribu-
tor Mac is under consideration.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

SAcHEp CIRcLE.-1he May number of this in
terestigg magazine, devoted 10 the doctrines OF
>Fsri,uaIism, commences the second year OF lis
publication, and is before us. The interest felt
the subject OF Spiritualism in almost every por-
ton OF the country, instead OF dying away, as
was long since prophesed BY lis opponents, is
greatly on the increase The Sacred Circle, as the
leading publication upon that suhject. is worthy
The patronage Of such as desire 10 become acquain
tesi lith the doctrines i, advocates
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

A Fearful Tragedy The London Times lays
before It's readers the particulars OF horrible al
fair which occarred near rhe Dutch settlement of
TfansvaaI at the Cape of Good Hope. and which
think, can only be pAralleied in atrocity among
the achievements OF modern times by the exploit
of Marshal 81 Arnui IN Align when he smoked
and burned 10 death thousands OF his barbarian
opponents who had sought refuge in deep and
spacious cave. In the of the Cape OF Good
Hope. the Caffre Indians had murdered, in Oct.
last, under circumstances OF great barbarity, ten
or twelve men and women oil the Dutch settle
ment. Immediately General Pretorous raised
an army OF five hundred men. and accompanied
By Commander General Potgieter. proceeded on
an expedition 10 revenge the blood OF their VIC
TINS.
After absence of several weeks they reach
ed some remarkable subterranean caverns half a
mile IN length, and from three to five hundred
feet in width where the Caffres had entrencbed
themselves Upon his arrival at the spot. Gen
Pretorious attempted TO blast the rocks above the
caverns, aud thus crush the savages beneath the
ruins The peculiar character of the stone how
ever, rendered this scheme impracticabe and he
then stationed his men around the mouth OF the
caves, and built up walls in front of them AT
ter few days. many OF the women and children
were driven by hunger and thirst from their hid
ing places and were allowed 10 escape; but every
man who came forth was shot dead by their rifles
On the 7th of November, the close of a
siege of three weeks the besiegers seeing no signs
OF life. entered the caverns. and the silence within
together with the horrible odor rising from the
bodies o: the dead told how eitctually their OBJ
ject had been accomplished. More than 900 CAT
lers had been shot down at the mouths of the cav
ems. and a much greater number had perished
by slow degrees. suffering all the horrors of star
walton IN the gloomy recesseS within
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

Death By Ligh;niHg.-On Monday evening last
during the severe thunderstorm which occurred
ST. Antonio Jose ATmijo. was instantaneously
killed He had been TO independence during the
afternoon. and was returning in company with
TWO friends, who were riding bat few steps be
hind him, and had gained the ridge on the prairie
but short distance from his camp about two
miles from this place, when he was struck by
lightning killing beth himself and horse, without
injuring bis companions The fluid entered his
head upon the lett side, passed down his arm side
and leg rearing open his hat and then entered The
horse. He was thrown some ten or fifteen feet
by The shock. and the boot upon the left foot was
torn open its entire length and thrown forty or
fifty feet from the spot where he was struck
ST. Armljo was Mexican trader, had purchas
Ell his stock, and was preparing TO leave for San
Ia Fe- IIssfport Netcs Sd
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

TEnRIBLE AccInKSr-On last Friday after
noon al me depot. in this city. Mr. Higgins met
with an accident which ted his life in about
two hours after. We learn he was unloading from
his dray a large plow, when the freight train was
near Standing between the handles of the pillow
the train came upon him suddenly and unexpect.
edly Catching one handle of the plow. il threw
him between the cars, causing the other handle to
pass through the lower part OF the abdomen -
His hips also badly mansIed, and he would
have been killed insiantaneously by the wheels OF
the cars, had not a friend seized and dragged him
away. The fellow was conscious from the time
of the accident until his death During the par
oxysms Of pain from which he suffered dreadfaiIy
it is said, he begged Of those around him. to take
his life. as he said II was impossible for him to
live. Physicians were called Immediately but his
injuries were severe. as to be beyond the aid OF
the most skllful.
MIR. II was Young man in the yigor OF life
an inc lstrious and useful citizen. and leaves a
wife and child to deplore their remedies loss
JdtleSrlUe Standard, 9Th INST
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

IN s1.ss ia ---sss "A ss. OUR
in the matter of The State If Abraham Delr dec ased
& y reading and fling he tiion ot Regind 'eilsr
at san COUNTY rcpr ting anong ott er things
abraham Deller late OF The founy Gt iesa ard STATE
" tscoIsin- ON TIE 9n da OF coHer. - is4. al his
dence il said - deid leaving goods
ChaIsels within thi' Comfy, and
Administration of sad estate be gated
DETER said County. and also pet iuner further
presents that II ia nc"ssa'y TO hive Guardian appon
ted The minor heir OF said decased az
said ior' PHI Deier be appon "a to said &c
ored thai said eti'ion be heard betre the Judge
Thur.day th- 7tb day of June next q,
Probat sce in Ntnerat Cont in >aid toHnty And IL
further ordered that notice thereof be
said deceased and all per b,
pubs hing copy of this order for three successive
weeks por To SAID das f hearing, in the " Mineral
Pont tribune, weekly newspaper published at Min
al Point, said County
l.. NJ STRONG, County Judge
Dated Nav The l6 =, 1855. 3ao6
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23
70 THE FRIENDS OF SABBATH SCHOOLS IN

Permit us, dear friends. to remind you that the
time has come when all, bat more particularly
those who, for reasons best known TO themselves.
closed their Sa bbath Schools for the winter and
those that have not enjoyed the priceless privi-
Ieges of the Sabbath School in their settlement
should grid on the Sabbath School armor anew
and let no time be lost in commencing the work
In those Schools that have uniiringIy and
prayfully endeayored TO carry out the dying
command of him who spake by authority
Feed my lambs. let there be thorough ex-
animation into the internal affairs OF the School
LIST The order OF the School for without
der in Sabbath School, little If any good can be
accomplished
I'd Let the Library, that indispensable intelec-
tual ard moral stimulus 10 the youthful mind be
| oveIhauIed, and liberal additions be made, thar
will not only interest The youth but the middle
aged and the grey beaded.
Sd. Let the classes be supplied with exemplary
| sttdious, prayeriul teachers, whose aim is the
| salvation of the souls of bis, her pupils, and
| hose end is the glory OF God.
! l. Those Schools that have taken a long tri,lter
recess we would earnestly and afipctonal.ly urge
not 10 let another Sabbath pass before you wit
ness united and vigorous COMMENCEMENT OF
/ your School Let them not be waiting. one for
/ another but LET them be coming together of one
accord. to meet and faithfully perform i.,d,pidnal
/ and united responsibility. Brethren and Sisters
/ the time is short-what is done, must be done
| quickly What has been said about the internal
affairs Of those Schools that have held on steadily
! in the heaven blessed caused will apply Ia those
that have laid aside their armor for Season.
III To the friends of Christ in settlement where
| they have no Sabbath Schools organized, and
! where there ten children of suitable age 10 al
! tend Sabbath ScLoo let no time be lost in agIa
ting the subject. and wait not for visit from the
( Sabbath School Missionary. but 90 forward and
organize, and if you wish information IN orga
nizing School, send TO the ). 5 Depository
/ Milwaukee for copy of The Sabbath School Pr
oneer, which vii be sent gratuitousiy.
/ Those schools that not able CATER strenuon:
exertions) TO raise funds sufficient TO get The nee
| essary amount of books. Youths Penny Gazettes
and ). 5 Journals, make application TO the IN
! dersgned at the $ S Depository. lG5. East Watei
st. corner of Michigan, ed foor,) Milwaukee
| Rev. c. Church, Wyoming, Iowa Co, Agent
Am. 5. S. Union tor Western Wisconsin; &c
the Sabbath School Missionaries laboring in the
field. and the necessary assistance wiH Be rem
! dered.
Brethren and Sisters in Christ, of all commun-
ions in old and new settlements, wiIl you look
after the Lambs in your neighborhoods, ant
| give them the advantage of the Sabbath School
! and thus pse many heart to reloice in the
| timely O. nencement OF the Sabbath School
| the nursery OF Temperance Peace Truth, Justice
! Mercy, Virtue and Holiness2
J. w VAIL
.Hgent .7,a S s. Union.
W. c. - G,1-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

II Professor Hoiioways Establishment is al
90, Corner OF Ann and Nassau streets, New York
enjoyed such reputation for a number of wears in
every part OF the world are se,ld; particulars OF
some OF the cures they have effected throug the
papers IN this country, and there is no question
but inat they are exactly the kind of medicine on.
citizens require. We would strongly advise our
:re'ii 10 give them trial. and there is no fear but
mat lney would continue 10 use them whenever
any medicine might be requisite.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

DkCFsivE NorE-An Election has Just been
held N he city OF GAINESVILLE 10 determine whether
the city authorities shall grant Licenses for the
sale OF Intoxicating liquors light vote was
Taied, bot the result was very satisfactory 70 the
fFleuds of the Temperance reform. as follows
against granting Licenses, 40 in favor OF Ii
censes. 8.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

khIS--A small edition of this much needed
Article was scattered over the earth on Sunday
evtaiRg last, aud while it failed 10 supply all the
vaats Oi the vegetable as we'll as the animal king
d9n rs elects were very visible in gardens
and .ieids. We have seldom seen time in Min
sra Point when good soaking rain was mere
ueelej than AT present
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

AFrAIRs IN kASsAs--The Herald Of Freedom
Of the 9th inst. says relation 10 the new election
! of Representatives and Counciimen ordered b,
Gov. Reeder, who holds he former election VOID
in consequence OF the outrages committed. tina, il
IS represented that the Missourians will not
interfere in ;he next election They have deter
mined To treat It as nullity; but in case the pen
pie OF Lawrence elect an abolition ticket" the
Nis>ourians have intImated their intention oil send
Ing committee TO serve the former with notice
TO leave the territory. If they do not comply.
they are 10 De elected by force Popular sover-
eighty" viii then assert its authority
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

THE WESTERN TRADE We copy the following
from me n Y Independent, written by emf
rrent Dry Goods jobber =
Our merchants are more crowded with business
iIs, now than any time TINS season. Many west
cru huyers ia market the second time making
literal purchases
Trade IN the interior Is good N almost any sec
f;pu. Collections coming IN with degree OF
ptoinpTiless not anticipated cary in the year. III
>le>v If the hard times. These remarks. howev-
er, intended TO apply to The Free States almost
exclusively. Both trade and collections are bad
on the south. Not more than half so many
.ac,ls nave been sold this spring 10 that section
rae country usual and do not believe one
.E1t she amount due New York from there since
5aaary. has been collected. The great fever TOR
>cuIaera trade has had It's day. Our merchants
ara satisfied, most of them, that twelve months
ctetit txtta she prlviiegs-of twelve more and
reau,ssiion al sse end OF that don't pay Very
sensible conclusion
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

CRoPs IN ILLI~ors--The Chicago Tribune
says 80 With continuation of favorable wealth
er. the corn crop OF Illinois, this year, win be so
per cent larger than ever before and of oats and
potatoes there will be corresponding increase
With the exception of apples, fruit viii be abund
ant. Ihe former will be quite short. having been
injured it is said, by the severe drought Of las,
all
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
New York. Nav f6.

New York. May i6.
The Steamship Northern Light arrived at this
port about 10 A. Nj. She brings California aates
to the gath nit. and 36l passengers. and 23so0o
treasure Owing TO the general disirust in banks
ing houses. passengers have large amour. Oh
specie In their own hands
Purser Hatch reports that in the interior OF
Nicaragua there rad been no fighting.
The government party had retreated from LIE
on finding the panty OF Munos too strong lof
them. and were terrifying Gransda MS state
ment conflicts with New Orleans dispatch re-
p ring revolution
The Nicaragua expedition of Col. walker
was TO have left san Francisco about the time the
Steamer sailed. 1t consists OF about 100 10 so
men The br:g Vesta had been chartered to car
nv them down as emIgranfs.
The steamship Cortez arrived at San FRANCISCO
on the 22d ult
Massauieo, the rev Mexican port, is to be
/ henceiorth the coaling depot of the Nicaragua
/ steamers and from San Francisco.
| The recently discovered Sand Hill gold mines
! in Yuba Co. were reported 10 be yielding an aver
| age of 10 dollars per day 10 each man.
t 1t is said that the planting OF wheat and other
/ grain In the agricultural districts of the State
/ has been much larger than for any previous year
| Outside efforts TO get up new uial 10 elect a
4 u. 5. Senator, quite vigorous The chances
were Very slight The question, according TO a
/ letter from Sacramento, has assumed new ant
rather complicated phrase. as under strict con
stTuction OF the laws in relation 10 elections II
California there appears to be no doubt but DR.
/, Gwinn is entitled 10 seat in the Senate. The
/ point seems 10 be clause in the constitution
which declares that plurality of votes given a
I envy election shall constitute choice-and DIR
(iuinn having received a plurality OF votes ove
Ic.warls on the first ballot in joint convention
it is coacud that he was constItutionally cleo
! ted.
Two hundred and sixty four eiectmept suits hat
been commenced III San Francisco in view OF thu
expiration of the statute of limitations.
/ The market closed extremely dull and prices
had a downward tendency.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

II The Westminster Review for April is Just
received. y hasty glance AZ rs table of contents
is ali the attention we have been able 20 bestow
upon II. This, however, is.suiiicient 10 satisfy Us
that II contsias much of interest
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

MAINE LAW IN lowA-The following is the
official statement OF the vote cast az the recent
election in Iowa, foT and against the Prohibilory
Liquor Lalv: Yeas 25.555; Nays 22;G45-ma
joEity Tor the Law, 1910.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

LUHsER-f esterday afternoon and this fore
noon $4,000 feet of lumber and $4,000 shingles
arrived al this port from the North Notwifh-
standing very large quantity of lumber has ar
lived here this Spring. there is comparatively a
small amount of the article on hand II Is rapid
" useo up IN the construction of buildings This
city and al gantIty is carried into the
interior over The N & VI r NM Ere Dem.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

Sfr'oS oy Lightning lightning struck the
house OF Leonard Haines. at South Bend Ia. ON The
night OF the 10Th Instantly killing two OF his sons
and severely burning his daughter. His wife was
also badly iniured.-Gulena 46reyfts-r
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-05-23

goHN c. SFENcKR. Que OF the most Distinguished
LAWYERS OF New York, and tor many years promi-
neist 10 the political history of that State is rap
fly sinSing under the attacks OF Z disease which
caves no hopes OF his Tecover-