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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

w- Congress adjourned on the 18th, but
President Pierce immediately called them to-
gether again-to meet on the Dist. The reason
Congress to pass the army appropriation DILL
which the House refused TO do, except with
provision thar none of the funds be drawn from
the Treasury until the free State men now con-
fined In Kansas under the charge OF treason,
shall be dismissed, and the Military force OF the
United States no longer be used to enforce the
tyranicaI laws Of the bogus Legislature OF h''f-
sas.
This appropriation bill originated in the
House of Representatives, and contained the
following proviso which the Senate insisted
should be stricken out, but the House refused TO
it, so the bill was lost:
Propided ssercrticcSs. That part Of the nail
itarv force Of the United States herein provided
for Shall be employed IN aid OF the enforcement
of the enactments of the alleged Legislative As
semhly of the Territory of Kansas. recently as
sembled at Shawnee Mission, until Congress
shall have enacted either that it was or was not
a valid Legislative Assembly, chosen IN con-
formity with the organic law, by the people OF
the said Territory: lind provided, That until
Congress shall have passed upon the validity OF
the said Legislative Assembly OF Kansas, 1t SHAH
be the duty of the President 10 use the militia
nv force in said Territory to preserve the peace,
suppress insurrection, repel invasion, and pro-
tect persons and property therein ard upon the
national highways, IN the State of Missouri, or
elsewh here, from unlawful seizures and search
es.
Ind be It further provided That the President
is required to disarm the present organized mil
tia OF the Territory of Kansas, recall all the
United States arms therein distributed, and to
prevent armed men from going into the SAID
Territory to disturb the public peace, or to aid
in the enforcement or resistance Of real or pre-
tended laws.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

NEW y DIRK, August Il.
The steamer Baltic arrived this morning at
o'clock, bringing Liverpool dates TO the 18th of
August, and London dates to the 9Th The steam
ship Africa arrived on the morning of the Sd of
August.
From France no news excepting the return of
Marshall Pellssier, who Is made a Duke There
Is a rumor that the Emperor Is suffering from a
spinal disease
italian affairs remain as unintelliglblc as ev-
er.
There reports of a remoustrance to Sar-
DINA, made by France, in favor of Austria The
Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
are having an interview at loplits.
Denmark proposes to fortify the south. 1t is
said Russia advises this.
y fire and explosion at Salonica, Turkey,
had caused very great loss OF life and prop
erty.
The Governor5hip of Jamaica is offered to
Mr. Darling, at present the Governor OF New
Foundaud
enlng.-English funds opened firm to-day at
yesterdays improved quotations. but subse-
quently experienced decline of 10 per cent
owing partially to increased demand for money
and unfavorable accounts from the Paris Bourse.
The silk crops of France have turned ont SO de-
hc'ent that manufacturers have made large con-
tracts III foreign silks.
SPAiS-Saragossa surrendered TO the Queen S
troops under General DulIc on the evening of
the LIST.
The Royal troops entered the city without
opposition and dIsarmed the citizens No def
Unite particulars yet known but the whole seems
to have been effected without bloodshed All
Spain has now submitted to O'Donnel. His
future policy Is not known, but it is reported
that he Is attempting to make up matters with
the Liberalists.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
The August Elections.

The result may be briefly stated as follows
KENTUCKY has gone Democratic by 1000 or
5000 majority. The election was cAly four
Judges and other district officers.
MISSOURI has gone Democratic. Polk Is cleo
ted Governor by handsome majority. The
Democrats have elected four out OF six Members
OF Congress The Bentonians are pledged to
BUCHANAN, which renders democratic success in
the November election sure
ALABAMA Democratic by a large and in
creased majority. Election only local officers.
ORTIZ CARoLIHA-Gov. BRAGG, Democrat,
reelected by 5000 or 10000 majority Legis-
lature democratic by large and increased ma
jority.
ARKASsAs-CoxwAY Democrat Is elected
Governor by majority OF 1000 to 5000 Leg
islature largely democratic. Two democratic
members of Congress (GREENwooD and WAR
REM elected as usual
IowA-Triumphan Republican Legisla-
ture, State officers, members of Congress all
Republican Chicago Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

The STAMPEDE FOR FREMONT AND FnEE.
DoM.-The Detroit Daily AdeertiScr of Saturday
last. notices the following important accessions
TO the FREMONT ranks:
Hon. Randolph Manning. Secretary of State
under John 5. Barry, and afterwards Chsncel-
Tor of Michigan, of the staunchest and most
prominent Democrats OF the Old School, in
Michigan, came out for Fremont and Freedom.
In noble speech on W Wednesday night, before
the Fremont Club at Pontiac
Hon. Gel Rix, OF st. Clair, formerly Demo-
cratic member of the Lower House, and after
wards OF the Senate of Michigan, is President
OF the Fremont Club of ST. Clair
Hon. Digby V. Bell, Auditor General of the
State of Michigan in lS47, staunch and tai
ented Democrat, is one of the most active and
influential Fremont men in Chicago
Hon. Charles G. Hammond, Auditor General
under Governor Barry. and Collector of the
port of Detroit under Folk. is warm Fremont
rnau,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

ssS The columns Of the Mineral Point Dcal-
oersit, as might have been expected. under the
superintendent of It's gendemanly, atFable,
chaste, and courteous sub editor, literally gyoan
with Know Nothingism. Smartiug under his
recent failure in public discussion, the sub has
awaited himself Of the present opportunity Of
letting OFF surplus of bile that has lain so heav-
lly upon as stomach Tor few weeks past
This Know Nothing hobby has been ridden SO
long by the present editor Of the Democrat. that
we understand he is unable to fiud even 4 =. We
man" upon whom be can sIirk the responsible
Ity Of his assertions. BY the way. how does
the editor q the Democrat like the idea of sup
porting an officer of a Know Nothing Lodge for
Presidential electorg Mr. Webb. for instances
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

Is, The sub of the Democrat was SO pr olifc
N his sham communications to that paper last
week that he entirely exhausted his resources
for signatures, and even had to insert one with
out a signature. Now we have no objection 70
his writing communications for paper under
his own control, but do most solcmnly pro-
test against his signing his articles " Old Line
Wing" 1t is burlesque upon the name Of
Wing, which is at present 50 great favoritc e
his party.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

We understand that an exhibition ofIrn-
ion " Dissolying Views is to be given in this
place some time the present week by HARLOW
3 oRroS, Esq, of Madison. who claims to he an
DC wing, but who i a reputed member of
the dark lantern fraternity, and of course sup
porter OF James Buchanan. We presume Mr..
orion will be assisted IN the performance by
Gro h. SMtrn, the man who undertook the task
OF making Dir. Barstow Governor Of Wisconsin
by supplemental returns of votes never cast
These gentlemen, We understand, are travelling
together exhibiting their dissolvIng views"
ioT the : benefit " OF " Buck and Brock
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

MoRE FlGHrTNG ~ kASsAs-The telegraph
reports more blood shed in Kansas The Mis-
souri, Republican (Border Rattan organ) has it
that 200 abolitionists attacked the town of
Franklin in the night, and mahv lives were lost.
Other reports say that company Of Missouri
ans had attacked Col Lanes party. but were
rePulsed with loss of 30 men killed and woun-
ded That there has been more fighting in Kan
sas, there is little doubt, the particulars of which
we shall probably get in few days.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
FROM KANSAS.

The latest reports from Kansas are OF most
exciting nature. Coming as they do from the
Border Ruffian Republican, ST. Louis, we pre-
sumo they put on the worst possible color tor
Free State men. but we give the substance
Capt. Treadwelrs company of forty men were
surrounded by 3S5 of Lanes men They man
aged TO get a woman to carry message to Gov
Shannon, asking for aid. The Governor 1t Is
said called upon the United States military
force, but they refused to act.
The company of U. s. troops having charge
of Gov. Robinson, Brown and other PRISONERS
surrendered them to Lanes men tcitto'f Hrssag
g,s,. We hope this may be confirmed
The aati-slavery men are driving all the pro-
siSvery men out of Douglas County, and destroy
ing their property.
A fight took place on the 18th near Ossawat
tannie, between 200 Abolitionist and y Pro
Slavery men who were Jortea up fourteen abo-
litionlsts were Killed and sixteen wounded The
abolitionists We're repulsed LecoHPton as to be
destroyed tonight.
Lecompton Taken.
An extr: from the office of the Western Dis
patch published at Independence, brings the
startling INTEL gence-
UNITED STATES TROOPS WHIPPED
From an extra OF the Leavenworth Herald OF
last night, we have received confirmation OF our
worst fears. We have not time for comment,
but give the extract entire:
Col. Titus Company he'd as Prisoners Hr. Sher-
II Jones house Threatened By the Ctdddcs-Ap-
ped for AssjStdace-ll Murder aid Bttcberg!
An express has ust arrived here bringing IN
teillgence that Lecompton has been taken by
L ane's Myrmidons and that our friends are at
the mercy of the armed ruffians. The attack
was made this morning about the dawn of day.
Our friends resisted as long they could, but
were finally overpowered by Lanes men, who
numbered social armed to the teeth.
The following despatch, addressed to Colonel
Payne of the 4th regiment, tells sad and
dreadful tale. Is there heart in the breast OF
any Law and Order man in Kansas that viii not
respond to the following earnest appeal? Let
the cry OF our friends be- To Arms = To
Arms !. +.
NEAR LEooMProS, August Is. 1856.
Friends of Lac aud Order, the Abolitionists
have come US this morning about daylight,
whipped and taken prisoners our men Lee
compton is taken, and deserted by the women
and children. Lanes are about 500 strong.
The Z. S troops havea been whipped. VIII
YOU come to our rescue before we are all muir.
dered We out of powder and lead and
every kind o ammunition. Our friends are now
stationed in Sheriff Jones house, IA many as
can, and will fight to the last. VIII YOU help
us d? If so, come at once. Unless we get help
we will all be murdered.
/ The foregoing Is reliable
ID. r. ATCHISON,
W. II. RUSSELL,
JOS. C. ANDERSON,
A. G. BOONE
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

:" Iowa has probably gone for the Know Moth
ing ticket by a majority of from one 10 two
thousand though the official returns have not
yet reached Us "-De5aocrat
The Democrat probably obtained Us Informal
tion of the result of the Iowa election from the
Madison Argus, which claimed Il Glorious
buchanan Victory IN that State The ctficia
returns however show thar the Republicans
have 'riumphed by near 10000 over the Know
Nothing Democracy of Iowa.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
How rnE BrcnANEERs Talk OF Fonr1exrns.

How TIE BUCCANEERS TALK OF FOREIGNERS
lie Baltimore Democrat, in speaking Of the ell
eeiion Of Blair in St. Louis aud the large ma
Iorlty over Polk. the Buchanan candidate for
Governor, asks by whom they were defeated,
and replies as follows:
by hordes of ignorant, depraved foreign Re-
man Catholics, banded under Thomas H Ben
ton. the taiher-in-law of John c. Fremont the
nominee ofthe anti-eonstitutioRal party of which
IN l.. Dayton Is named rs vice
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

RcSo'vcR, That the Constitution confers upon
Congress sovereign power over the Territories
of the United States, for their government. and
that III the exercise OF this power, 1t Is both the
right and duty of Congress TO PROHIBIT IN
THE TERRITORIES THOSE TWIN REL
les OF BARBARISM, POLYGAMY AND
SLAN cry.
VIII the reader take the trouble to sean
these three Resolutions 4? He will find the first
two substantially identical, and the latter the
only true PLATFORM OF FREEDOM-AU
Journal
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

NoRE RECRUITS FOR FREEDoM.-Hon JoHS w.
DAVIS OF Fox Lake, an old line Democrat, and
several times elected to the Wisconsin Legs
lature by that party, is out for Fremont and
Dayton.
MIR. BUFTERFIELn, recently of the Horizon ar
gsss an old Democrat, has taken the stump in
Dodge county for the Fremont ticket.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
REPUBLICAN cosGREss.L CONVENTION.
SECOND DISTRICT.

Republican Convention for the Second Congressional
district State viii be held Mineral Point, in the
County OF lows, Wednesday, tie 9th day of August
nsxt II O'Clock IL CT said day for the purpose OF nom
mating caudae for member OF Congress- and also for
Presidential EIector said District to be supported at
general elections aud for the transaction OF such
other business may be deemed e&pedient b. the Con-
yenton-
Each assembly district within said congressional dis
rie viii be entitled to two delegates in said Conventions;
it is recommended that the Republicans OF each As
sssn5y District for the selection Of such delegates
IL Saturday, August 10th. at = o'clock P. NJ.
" II. VIRGIN,
GEO. MESSERSMTH,
S. q. CoLLEY,
DAVID ATWOOD,
Congressiona, District Committee
Madison Juiv 1sSR.
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Adopted Citizens, Read.

Mr.. nIckllife, 4 Southern Democrat and warm
supporter of bGr. Buchanan, said recently In the
hearing of Cassius NJ CLAW:
IF THE SOUTH Is EVER OBLIGED TO
MAKE THE DID DUTCH AND IRISH
81 AV ES,"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
ANOTHER IMPORT.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT AocEssIoy.-The Crinai-
nal Zeit'n1g of New York, which of all German
papers Ia the United States has the largest cir
culatlon over all parts of the Union, has in its
last number withdrawn the Buchanan ticket,
and declared in favor of Fremont and DAYTON.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
Minority for Davis

-Four small counties TO hear from Will swell
Davis majority to 5000. Out of nearly forty
counties IN this District only three gave MAORI
ties for the slavery extension party. The ag-
gregate Fremont majority on the Congressional
ticket IS about Z 500, and on the State ticket
nearly ten tiousaadt Iowa has been swept by
whirlwind, which VIII increase by November
TO a Observation-Disclosures and Slavery will be
blown out of sight by these wholesome North
cyn Blasts Mi,r1uaes Seasiilel
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

- Democratic Postnasters are now being
removed almost daily in the State of New York,
to give place to rank Know Nothings. This is
done TO induce the h N's.of that State TO vote
Tor Buchanan. Is there no utilization between
the so-ealled Democratic party and the Dark
Lantern Order
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

PRESIDENTIAL ELEcroE.--The Republican State
Central Committee have supplied the vacancy
upon the electoral ticket occasoned by the with
drawaI Of Judge HOWE by the substitution of
Zion. JAMES II. KNowLToN, of Lafayette Co
In the convention which nominal ed Judge Howe
Mr.. knewlton received the next largest number
OF votes for the position, which undoubtedly
had It's influence with the Central Committee
n placing him upon the ticket. Aside from
this, however the selection Of the Committee is
a Iudlcious Mr.. knowlton Is well known
throughout the State as one of the few Demo
Gratis who refused to follow that party when it
went over TO the interests Of the south in the
desertion of It's professed anti-slavery princi-
pies. He is an active, working Republican, de-
servedly popular with the people, and such
vii receive the cheerful support of every friend
Of freedom il the State.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

sE The Editor of The Prairie du Chen
to'''ier vii please take notice that We protest
Iaes' solenniy against his copying Editorials
from the Border Rntfian Democrat Of this place
and ereeuing them to the Tribune. We have
IL disposition 70 further the political falsehoods
sIi stang OF the Democrat. even if the Courier
chooses to defle It's columns by copying them.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

MoRE PRooF.-Under this head the Democrat
OF last week asserts that there Is now a gentle
man in this town who heard man say in Cal
ifornia that Col. Fremont was III the habit of
delivering attic to the Indians for the govern
rnent, and taking receipts ofthem for three times
the number delivered. And another whe was
knowing to Frenont's cheating the government
from five to ten dollars head on every head Of
cattle he bought for them. Now this kind Of
hearsay evidence, without giving the author,
don't answer. We say that the Democrat can
nos find the responsible man IN Mineral Point,
or anywhere else, Who viii come forward and
sustain, who dare make the attempt To sus-
tain the charges against Col. Fremont, intended
TO be mode in the article in the Democrat. Bring
on your knowing ones, gentlemen Let US know
who 1t Is that dare thus attempt to SANDER Col
Frement's character, and still lay claim to re
speciality.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
ID. r. ATCHISON,
w. Ii. RUSSELL,
JOS. c. ANDERSON,
A. G. BOONE.
The Three Platforms on Slavery in the
Territories
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The American Democracy recognize and
adopt the principles contained in the organic
laws establishing the Territories of Kansas and
n ebraska, as embodying the only sound and
safe solution of the slavery question" upon
which the great national idea of the people of
this whole country can repose in its determined
conservatism of the Union-NON-IN TER
FERENCE BY CONGRESS WITH SLAVE
RY IN THE TERRITORIES OR IN THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

- Error Is short lived. Lying won't win. -
Then the cause N which he Democrat ia q,
gagged must se N hopeless condition, truly.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
me nAMERlCANo PLATFORM.

The recognition of the right of the native
born and naturalzed citizens of the United
States. permanently residing in any Territory
thereof 10 frame their Constitution and Laws,
AND TO REGULATE THEIR DOMESTIC
AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS IN THEIR OWN
NODE
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

tHE FLOWER HERALn is the name Of new
paper Just started at Florer, Portage Co. by
-deSsIs ALDEN 4 CARTER, a number Of which
: e-'a-e Us The Herald Is ably conducted
@na hrn advocate 81 The PRINCIPLES Of p.
,tlicay.,...
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

STATE ELEcrGoxs.-The elections yet to come
prior 10 the Presidential contest, are as fol-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
Iowa Election.

Full returns of the majorities for Congress- in
the First District of Iowa, have been received
and according to the Chicago Democrat, foot up
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26
Porribls Murder end lynch Law.

The Cairo Times and Delta of the 18th gives
the following additional particulars Of The muir
der of girl in Kentucky:
The glrl was the daughter of Mr.. Jett of
Blaniyille. Ky. The dastardly villain cut the
little girl with his knife, in most cruel man
Fer, and after accomplishing his liellish purpose
he cut her throat from to ear. The devil was
arrested near bayfield, and taken to Paducah,
where be was lodged IN Jail. A delegation de-
manded and took possession of him. After a
preliminary lynch trial, be was sentenced to be
burnt, and the sentence was to have been exc
cuted yesterday morning at IL o'clock. We
have not heard from there to-day, but suppose
the sentence was executed to the very etter.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

THE \ EXT Iowa LEGISLATIVE In the next
Iowa Legislature, says the Haack-oyc. there will
Legislature viii stand about as follows:
Republican buccaneers.
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MARRIED.

On the 10th inst, by John H. Weston
NEY, of LINDEN. Am BLAcr
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DIED.

In Monroe, on Thursday, the l4th ina. 49,,
SAMUEL TENNEY, brother ofG W O'e! g..
the Sentinel aged 20 years, mont bs Atte
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-08-26

Madison, July Is, 1850.
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DALM OF THOUSAND FL0WERS.-This 1nlt-
ID and elegant preparation is to be found viii 'A'
va iety of articles of a similar character at ,c
33f VIGIAN'S DRUG SIuhb'
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DCRE LIQUORS for medicinal PURPOSES, Cognae P o
i dy, Port Wine, Madeira Wine, Old JzEnaies -
Holland Gin, Bourbon Whisky, London Porter, &C.:
Ale, Scheidam Schnapps AT l33tf FRLNe
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HEAroU z.

Dated Mineral Point, August IS, Is5f.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
A SnlrIt.


A few days since negro visiting one of our large
wholesale houses had his attention attracted by q
horse shoe nailed over the door. Upon inquiry he
told that it nailed there for the purpose Of
keeping cut spirits. He enquired very earnestly II
there any spirits about the house, and was toG
that constantly in the cellar. He expressed
desire to see it, and receiving wink one OF the
clerks repaired to the cellar and wrapping himself IN
a sheet, seated himself upon box. The negro, pro-
vided with good horse-whip, repaired to the cellar
with of the clerks. and the spirit was pointed Ga
to him. He approached it very cautiously and tns
spirit thinking he was coming 100 close and tearing
Detection shook its head at him. g Don't you shook
your head at me you ugly ghost" said mig, anu .a
pitching into him, he Gu, him about twenty llckS q;
hard as he could lay it on, before the aStonSlea
ghost could unwrap himself, and fly. He has Snss
been heard to express himself that he will ne's,
play ghost to a negro again. The negro says Os"
fellows better take down boss shoe"
Memphis NeVS.