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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-09

A WISE D1srR1BuTIos.-ln Lancasi
Poem, a number of democrats puII ~ IN
fine OK, weighing 1900 poVI.aSt: ,r 8
which they paid $500, intending !. ~ Q:
grand democratic barbecue IN non, rrr.
the election of Mr.. Buchanan. Inc It'd
chasers afterwards concluded not 70 pY
the proposed Notification as at fIrsI .il.pds
ed, but to divide the OK, or the Pio'
of it, among the poor Of the city
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
University of Yirrinia.

We have been requested direct the attention OF the
districts interested the following vacancies for State
Students this Institution. The vacancies will be filled
by the Faculty on the 10th Of September next
V. Mecklenburg and Charlotte.
XIII. Fauqmer and Rsppshauuock.
NX. Mercer, Monroe, Giles and Tazewell.
XNI Russell. Scott and Lee.
NXlI Greeubrier, Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, BraI-
ton and Pocahontas.
NNllI. Harrison, Richie, Doddridge, Pleasant and
Wood.
XXIV. Barbour Upshur Gimer and Randolph.
XIV. Ohio, Brooke and Hancock.
XXXIlI. Campbell and AppomsttoI
XLVIII. wetlel, Marshall Marion and TYLER.
l.. Smythe, Wythe and Washington.
Applications, accompanied by proper testimonials
should be directed the Chairman OF the Faculty Uni
versity OF Virginia"
circular containing fuller information, will be for
warded by the Chairman any applying for it.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
More Nuts for the Enquirer.

day OF two ago gave the names Of many Demo
cratic Journals at the North which had repudted Buck
and Breek and run up the black dag Of Fremont We
add to that list the following Democratic papers, all Of
which are published in the State OF New York:
The Rhes Jo~rsoi, for thirty years the Democratic
organ in TomPkins county, New York:
The Angelica Reporter the Democratic organ OF Abe
ger county;
The ST. Lawrence Republican, published at ogdens.
burg:
The oswego Democrat, published at Cooperstown:
The RcPsoiedn, an old and influential Democratic pa
per- published In Buffalo:
The Democratic Reflector published in Madison county
The Csyugs Nee bra published at Auburn.
There numbers of other Democratic papers. both
in New York and throughout the North have not men,
toned, which have deserted the falling fortunes OF the
Buecaneers and gone the standard OF the wooy
Horse candidate 1t is evident from this unparalleled
detection in the Democratic ranks in the North that the
contest is exclusively between Fillmore and Fremont Let
Southern men observe the signs, and accordingly
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
A Glonomy Piotnrn.

The Washington correspondent of the Alexandris Sea,
t"F. Democratic paper and warm supporter of Bu.
chanan draws the following gloomy picture of the fern
ciou- manner ia which De0tocrafic Senate with tts
concurrence OF majority Of the Democratic member.
Is depicting the Treasury and fleeing the people of their
hard earning for the exclusive benefit Of the No,u
Western Free-So States Of the Union Here il il.
That your readers may understand something n, ,l
enormous expenditures proposed under the plan of In
iena Improvement introduced into the Senate d,irs
the present session and reported on voraby in eyev
" case, BY the Committee Commerce Of the Senate
will stat that aHy'I bills Of purely local chanct,
have been introduced, involving an appropriation a
s265s,Os5 GO Six bills Of general character cali
INK Tor appropriation OF $500 600 have also been m
trOduced making total Of 81 bills and approptist
g. ,03s.0s5 60 The Aoodgates Of the Tres.p,,
have been fssod, and Ia defiance Of the warning s,
opposition Of the Senators and Representative from
Virginia and others system has been naugurated ,,
cd will drplete the Treasury VI It's last doilar7
What an alarming aggregate Of Internal improvement
bills IN direct violation OF the latest declaration Of pr
cipe. contained IN the Cincinnati Platform il now h.
fore Democrstc Senate most Of which will be pa,,,
a. this scsson by the votes u aljortv of the Demo
cratic party Truly have "the Roogd,s Of s Tram,
ben ,',sfd aud tlst too by Democratic Senate ,r,
equally true i' that the Treasury will be depleted Of ~"
iaH dollar unless these Locofoco spO.nen are lsc,s,
from power The Issue Is with the people
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
A Frank Admission.

The Alexandra Sentins candid and honest thai
most of its Democratic allies, sudng to Mr.. Nllmoe&
says that, sin consideration Of his signing the FuglGn
Slave law in $780, and pursuing conservative eos,s
generally uhiie President" it willingly ca.sed him
among the national of the country--and that i,
willing take the declarations contained in some of his
late Northern speeches that he still deserves to be 90
clsssedi"
We rejoice believe that it is the universal
ment OF the public in all sections OF the Union that Mr.
Fillmore is not only strictly conservative and nstona
but that he is the only truly conservative and national
in the field His garments soiled nv the cor
ruptons of either Van Burenism Fillbustcrism In
short he is model Statesman and patriot worthy Of the
confidence and Jealous support Of patriots and good men
evcryNhe'c Elect him the Presidency and the voice
Of dscord is hushed, and the couutythe whole couu-
try-once more tranquil. prosperous and happyi
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
A Just Eulogy.

The North Carolina Sig' quotes the following eulogy
Of Mr. Fillmore, from the Western Democrat Of 1852
Mr. Fillmore, present Chief Magistrate has acted
his part 'obiv Although biz political doctrine. are some.
what different from those entertained 10y many others
nevertheless he has displayed that wisdom ability and
justice in the administration Of the government which
will insure him place in the bosoms OF al true patriots
that time, changes Of time, never chace lie had
drawn around hin the love and esteem OF both Parties
they beginning to look him in the houf at peril
their great refuge The of human Affairs was
gliding peacefully along and hsppy in the con.
temptation OF bright future. The name NJ Fillmore and
National Prosper'iy sssHcd linked together"
Pretty good that from Democratic newspaper Act.
ed he pad nOblya place m The bosoms u all true Dafri.
Of, baf time. changes Of time nersr sFace-
beginning 10 iooi 10 him IN the hour Of peril as her gyeat
,sgs-he name OF F'iimo,s gaj National Prosoerity
'>emed linked togeiLsr"ll
This Democratic editors opinion Of Mr Fillmore In
1852 is the opinion OF and o, Overwhelming ina
orty Of the people Of the Union They belle We In their
heart. that the Of Fillmore and National Prospe
ny lInked together Aud what is more they are
beginning look him in thi. hour Of peril az their
GBEAr REFuoE" PUSH on the columns
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
ATRoCIOUs FRAUD on THE PUBLIC,

AEREsr AND CONyfrTAL THE PgRPErRAroR.
We learn from the Philadelphia press that Hollis who
charged with councrfetng so extensively the labels
Of ollOways Pills, has been committed to Moyamensnr
jail for tia in default Of bail The examination shove
that the immense sales of Holoways Remedies in this
country had long since excited the cupidy Of class OF
miscrcants known medical countericiters" The es.
adjustments Of Professor Holloway H. every city Of the
CnOn had been closely watched the extent OF their bus
mess asccrtaiucd, and finally system OF cOuncricitng
planned out which, In oxent and magnitude las probably
been equaled ~ this or any other country
We hope the fortunate of the Chief conspraur Io
liz, will tend To explode the whole schenc all the ,idfeyl
OF the ascaly combination is ia the hands Of the DO
lice. Its somewhat difficult counterfeit the remedies
OF Professor Holloway with IMMUNITY. His agents cover
the land constituting an all pcrvading "vigillnce com
mitice whose Argus eyes open his interests
and the interests OF the SICK which in fact Zone and
nsoparablc." Hollis and his gang forgot this indepcm
dent medical police, on the alert, all in direct COM
municaiion with the Office IN New York They lett out Of
their calculations the boundess pecunary resources Of
Professor Holloway and under estimated his zeal and Ito
eraty when engaged in hunting down the duOuble kavery
that tampercd with the public health while sought 10 rob
him of h7 reputation. The timely discovery OF this
scheme OF Wholesale rascalty, will trust he n warning
10 medical c0ntefetes The counterfeit plates labels &C.
ere all 10 the hands Of the authorities Of Philadelphia and
the conspiracy Is utterly crushed Its effects has been TO
exhibit 10 more striking light the unparalleled popularity
OF Holoways Pills for Only against the leading medicine
OF the age would such scheme have been organized
IL would be well Tor the trade TO be on their guard
against similar frauds for the future One scheme Of i'm
posture IL put down bat the popularity Of the medicines
may give rise 70 others " y. Nat Pol Gazens.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
Fillmore in Georgia,

IL is truly refreshing witness the zeal aud enthusiasm
displayed by the Fillmore in Georgia in the present
contest Tney have gone to work with a full de-
termination give the OF the empire State of the
South the noble of the Empire State of the
North The spirit which aninatcs the glorious Flmo-
rencs in Georgia resembles that which pervaded the
whole country in the stirring days OF 40 and Al In
every county in that glorious State the Fillmore Juror is a,
the highest pitch and his friends sangune OF carving
tie State by triumphant majority. So mote it be
The friends OF Fillmore made glorious demonstration
in Columbus Saturday evening last, an account Of
which give below from the Enquirer OF that city:
1.-The rally for Fillmore and DOnelso on Saturday eve.
ming, 18th inst, very large and imposing Never be.
fore have seen Temperance Hall fhed And the meet
ing all life and enthusiasm; the " old spirit Of the
past again aroused and the patriotism OF the people
burst forth in loud and hearty cheers for our candidate
and principles The official report in another column
gives thu proceedings The speeches of Mcssrs Watts
aud Hill powerful and eloquent Efforts aud we are
glad learn that the good effect il already discernibe
Our citizens have been startled by the proofs Of Buchan.
ans unsoundne-S his Iack Of moral courage as General
Jackson termed it, his inconsistency and his nerfdity TO-
wards Henry Clay while their bosom- swell with admra
ton and affection Tor Mlird Fillmore the tried and faith
ul statesman, who carries the against Black RepubI
cauis the very doors Of its leaders and denounces
them "mofal traitors
1--WE say friends Of other sections OF the Safe
that they may rely upon it. Nuscogee county will give for
FILLMORE and Doueson larger majority than she ha.
gwen before in any political contest Let them but
"comr the work in shc spirit and our majority
IN the State will be unprecedented"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

Tho Old Line Wings OF Fayetc county kentucky-(the
residence of Mr. Breckendgc the old body guard the
glorious Hurry Of the West the who stood by
HIM and defended him from early manhood to the grave
have recently held meeting TO take counsel together
TO what they should do in the present emergency Ii
happy aud glorious gatherng-such only the old
conservative Henry Clay Wing patriots could have They
rallied with enthusiasm the standard o MILLARp FIT
MORE and the Constution-snd, in thus determining
they doubt felt that they but doing homage and
honor the great heart that lice entombed at Ashland
Thus have the lifelong friends and neighbors of Henry
Clay disappointed the hopes Of that great mans enemies
aud pronounced against his ioulmouthed slanderer
correspondent who witnessed the scene describes i,
thus:
have seen the enthusiasm OF the Wings in 1870 "a.
and as but it did exceed that which prevails for
Mr.. Fillmore with every genuine Old Line Wing IN Fay.
cite 1t is both amusing and gratifying witness the in
ignatou of any of those srayheaded veteran Wings
who may he properly called the body-guard of Mr. CLAY
~ all his political campaigns-stng through half-cen-
tury-Whcu approached with Democratic bait the
eApediency OF voting for Mr. Buchanan prevent the
election OF Fremont" The mere mention of his name
bring. freshly back their memory his completely with
the bargain and intrigue calumny and his more recent
SANDER IN ls44 that from his knowledge James X
Polk better tariff than Henry CLAY of all living
men, their hatred OF James Buchanan is the most
AMI bitter by him they conceive injuries deep
inflicted the reputation of whose memory they idol
l<e In cOiioi with the other W higs here they do
simply prefer Mr. Fillmore 10 Mr. Buchanan or Mr. Ere.
mont, but he is their choice OF all living men.
At the meeting Yesterday, computed there were
upwards OF two hundred of the Old Line Wings of the
three hundred in the county and the that
they with US heart and hand. When the first Incl
denta mention made of Willard Fmore's name cheer
after cheer up until the very racrs of the building
hook and prolonged the complete suspension OF
the proceedings for minutes The shout eonta.
gous and heartily joined in by the large body spec.
ttos present These manifestations Of APP rotation brok
forth every time that repeated close
swinging round of hats accompaniment.
In closely scanning the whole costy We can find but
six persons proiessedly Wings who do enhusiastcA
y Mr.. Fillmore
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
MI BIeekeprldga LaudIng lhe MI..onl CoLnrIomI.e.


Ia the very glowing and eloquent spc :h delivered by
Mr. Breckenridge the Democratic candidate Tor the Vice
Presidency, the death Of Henry Clay aud which com.
manded 81 the time the applause Of all parties We fud
him using the olloEing language
who does not remember the period when the Ameri.
can system Of HoEemmeni exposed % its
trials and WHO docs not know that when history shall
late the struggles shoh preceded and the dangers which
we're averted by tho NugHri Compromise. the Tariff
Compromise ~ 1892 aud the adjustment Df $50 the same
pages will record the genius the coquonce and patriotism
Of Henry Clay"
What will the EHgnrec say to tls little scrap from
breckenridge FaaOrdy We have shown that Mr. Breck-
enrdge vas Taylor msh 10 1913, and made a rousing
speech in bchalfof cold Whitley" And nov il turns out
that butt ysry short time before the introduction Of the
Nebraska bill IN Congress, find the Democratic Vice
Presidential candidate praisinR the Missouri Compromise
because Of the daHgers eiiL rs,, are,i, by it Won
der he - IN favor Of restoring the Missouri Compromise
a. the means Of "averiing the dangers" which nov me
mace the country With his opinions n the efficacy Of
this Compromise We should not be surprised no Ia 10
favor OF reenacting H. Let the EHgGrer keep sharp
eye on ifs candidate for the Vice Presidency.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
Letter nom Mr.. Criitenden.

The following letter from the Hon. JoHS j. CRrrrkS.
ptS OF Kentucky, the nobest Roman Of the American
Senate will silence forever the peue assaults OF the De-
mocratic leaders and presses upon Willard Fillmore, be-
cause he had the good and patriotism to consult his
Cabinet and Law Counsellor before signing the Fugitive
Slave law. So far fIm dctraeting from Mr. Fillmore IL
should elevate him In the estimation OF all conservative
and rghtthinking mentor 10 the best possible illus
aton OF his discretion his wisdom and his devotion
the Constitution and the rights Of the South. Would
that all Presidents would exhibit like prudence,
patriotism. and difference to the Judgment of their Con.
s;itutionsl advisers.
The letter of Mr. C. is in reply written him by
gentleman OF Augusta, Georgia;
WASHINGTON, July 1, 1886.
"Mr DrAR siR;-In answer to your letter of the 4th
July: reply that neither during his administration.
at any time, did he say to me. in INV hearing,
that the fugitive slave Law Unconstitutional or any
thing that effect Neither is il true that il was ony
by your (my) urgent solicitation his adviser that he
could be induced to sign the BILL" For the purpose
as supposed OF acting and showing that he acted de.
lberately and advsedly important a subject he
CURED me- the law officer OF the Government to give
my opinion in writing in regard to the constutonsty OF
certain clauses of the Bill and did believe that he
also consulted, usual all the members This was donc
doubt of respect for his Cabinet and to secure to
his conduct the highest .ancton which the advice of his
Cabinet councillors could give All the members o. the
Cabinet believe, advised in favor of the BILL aud in so
doing only cuncurrcd, understood in the Presidents
own opinion on the subject
There was no urgency solicitation to Mr. Fillmore to
sign the bill, that know of certainly u-ed none,
did ever suppose that any necessary Mr. Fillmore
have doubt, signed that bill freely and in obcdeucc
only to his own convictions and of duty.
The above will afford YOU, hope, sir full to
your enquiries. and have the honor remain
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
I
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
DIED,

Yesterday morning, W o'clock, Bank street CARRIE
LIZZIE Infant daughter u John and Elizabeth Martin
"fhe most beloved ~ earth not long survive to-day
The friends u the family invited ~ attend her from
Centenary church, Rev. Mr. EdWard this afternoon ~ o9ck
without further notice
In Buchanan, Va on Tuesday July g2d LUoY BAKER
Daughter q Dr. W Tyler sr Of Frederick CITY Nd Of
Rev. v. " BAKER.
80 Baltimore and frederick CITY papers please copy
In Danve A. The father. Capt welsh
o. Tuesday, xii inst, short Illness Mrs
TIKI, eonsor of Warren T.. letter, aged shout ~
On Ta..isy The 1f Inst MARY o. only daugsr Of ~. Rev
John Henry pastor Of the Presbyterian Church Pyvsna
Courthouse. IN the iith year Of her age
Al hts residence, Psyvanla county Friday the ls inst
NJ JOHN LEWIS, In The 1sd year Of bis age.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

u M" sppear' thar notwithstanding tho ierocous de-
nuncaons by the Southern Democracy Of the odous doc
une OF Squaer Sovereignty the LOcoioco leaders At the
south are shout 70 adop a. part Of their creed and
tempt 70 force 70 dOsn che throas Of their followers The
Macon (oa) Ioegraph strong Buchanan paper. hiss q
long aud abOred srcled the subject which claims Il,
the squsicr Sovereignty principle not only rigl but
Che very principle for which fought in the
Revolution To enable them support old Book In this
esnvs" sth decent degree Of consistency the shols
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28
co M NJ Err CIAL.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

o,r'cs w.ia. JAY ID. isss-
The recent discovery OF iron In the unculuvated
-i' Of ssaoor Forest DsvOnhrs England expected pro.
duee complete revolution In the Already has the
rt around M the advantage In eonmsrels point
an agricultural pspsaon oontsndns against
eoah no, otherwise have obtained The district
hrrs OF The largest iron England
ehinsry and appliances. which In forward
-m" estimated raise from 500 $4,000
annually The mos, remarkable specimen Of yet obtained
the ns- paihos (-hs esreonae which manufacture.
OF Steel and for which Engh makers chiefly
Dependent on Sweden.
The Cincinnati Prce-Currcnt says:
In regard to the prevs Of deal Of
snes OF opinion both as regards the opening Yield
The present crop In keniucky, believe
the crop has smo., totally failed In this Indians the
result better than expected by
Information
thai the ausnty gathered viii be me Weld
l. bou considerably
fuy onehi Than last Of u>
OIL manufacturer. t2oi So viii opening prices FOR
SEED, but II Is probable II will be ills"
The following statement OF the quantity Of wheat
received at the ynehbas depot Of the Va Railroad
fla. ~ nun
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

correspondent Of the Peoria ll) Republican write.
to that paper a. iolOws:-"Mary Ann Moody aged l @
years daughter of j. Moody Of Rosefed Peoria county
Was accidentally shot Tbur-day, the 10th int A
young man living with Mr. ~ playing with double
barrel pistol, one Of which lo4tcd The Young man
WIS not aware OF this iact there cap either
tube. He put cap on one Of the tubes and With the
design to have little sport pointed It Mary Ann who
standing lew feet from him saying he was going TO
shoot tie did so, aud the fatal ball entered her side
She wa. To have been married to the young In few
weeks"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

DEATH or JoHN II. DnSE, Eso-There was a telegraph.
c dispatch received here late hour last evering by
Dr. Wooi-idc, master Of transportation oi the Baltimore
Ohio Il. r. announcing the death Of Col. Jno H. Done
late master Of transportation OF the u. o. X r. but
lately tie superintendent OF tie Illinois Central r. r. Co
us death was purely accidental the dispatch stating that
lac by train Of cars and literally cot 10
pieces We have particulars The dccensed wa a
gentleman highly esteemed in all the public and private
relations OF lie He few years since distinguish.
ed member Of the Senate Of Maryland
Ball. Sua SaflrIry
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

SrARrtINo ISoipEsr Miraculous EscArr-Tho
Kanawha Republican narrates the following:
"On the 10th inst, two gentlemen endeavo rng
TO cross the kanswha river, in skif about one mule
above the kaniwha Falls. Being strangers and not
knowing :he character of the river they did not have
oars, aud were only provided with ordinary pole
They reached deep water where bottom could
obtained, and rapidly drcd towards the Falls and APP
parenty TO eternity. TO human being snmal has
been known to go the Falls aud escape with lie
The men, despairing sat down in the ska, and they
approached the brink OF the cataract the took
fortunately with her bow down strean and de-
scended the first fall in safety the second pitch she
plunged under the water in the boiling whirlpool which
is at the foot
One OF the gentlemen, named J. II. =. Mosely OF Am
herst county, together With his iavore dog 'Tayor "
also in the skf with them) the surface about
fifty yards below, and saved themselves by cngng to the
skf, which had turned bottom upwards from which they
were taken some distance below
The other, James I. Christian, OF AppomattoI county
did not make his appearance above the for the dis
lance OF hundred yards where he rescued in the
last struggles Of life by young men, Hiram Johnson
and franklin Simms, who went TO his relief in a skifi
which Mr.. Henry Rigg bad hurredy got ready for the
purpose the time OF their descent the Falls This
is feat hitherto unknown in the navigation of the Kanaw-
ha
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-28

Tue FAvORTE NAHE.-Mary surpasscs all other names
in uniyctsalty it belongs ony woman throughout
all Clri-tendom, but even TO men, who bear a. Sec
ond name. Thus. for instance the Queen Of spas name
is Mary her husbands Dame is Mary her mothers uanc
MARY and her sisters Mary her uncle aud
all her cousins Mays IN fact all the ROYAL family OF
Spain males aud females Mays with scarcely an ex.
ccpuou. This arises from the great devotion Of that
Bourbon race 70 the Vrgin devotion which has gone 70
such excess of anaticsm conound the sex
OF tho name 10y applying It to males and females ndis.
erin