Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-02-12
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE TRIBUNE.
MAnIsnx Feb. Q. 1856

stage coach: the detalcation IN the state 1rea-
surv. the amount of which it is impossible at
the present time TO determine; the introduction
of Bill in the Assembly by Hon. j. II, kNowL-
TON, in relation TO the Fugitive Slave Law
granting the right OF trial by Jury and the privi-
iece Of the writ of HqbeaS Corpus to the accused,
ana, providing for the re-ursdiction of the State
Courts in all such cases; the appointment OF a
Joint committee to investigate the condition OF
the Treasury Department since the organization
of the State, and report the same to the Legis-
lature; together with tie frequent sparTing in
the Senate in relation 10 the amount of courtesy
due an usurper, are subjects foT speculation and
reflection not often presented for the considera-
ton of cur political doctors.
On the other hand. the Etcrati of our town
have been electrified by the eloquence of Fin
ney, and charmed and delighted with the dra-
matte ard Shakspearean readings of Mackay,
while they testify, nightly, their high apprecia-
ton of the play Lochinror introduced by Messrs.
I.anerisne ii Atwater, and which, having de-
cided rum, never fails 10 secure full boxes and
E" bring down the house, III hearty rounds OF
applause.
I The address delivered in the Senate Chamber
on Friday evening last by Pref. FISSEY-sub
ject: . The Approaching Crisis" was indeed
mastery effort Of eloquence and Logic. Possessed
of fine voice, graceful delivery and remarkable
fiuency of speech in combination with an in
telieot whose giant grasp is capable of compre
hending at glance the true philosophy of gov
eminent and religion, and can in a single SEN
tence epitomise, for the consideration of his au-
dience, the religious, political and social pro-
/ sress of the world Prof Finney demonstrates
/ the possession of mind of no ordinary power;
in fact he possesses talent enough to set CONT
nent fire.
The great idea that the Prof. sought to en-
force upon his audience was that the great Gen.
trail truth first promulgated by Luther, the
right of private judgment" still but par
tally recognized by the Church and the world,
and that not until this great doctrine of the
Reclamation was recognized to the fullest extent
in ali the relations Of life, would man rise to the
true dignity of his nature, and be emanepated
from priestcraft and despotism.
Great efforts are being made at this time to
induce the Legislature to re-enact the hanging
law, and the prospect of success is such that
/ these opposed to such measure viii have little
to congratulate themselves upon. / greatly fear
that shall be diSgraced rs a State by the re-
enactment of the death penalty. A petition has
been received in the Senate from some citizens
OF Rock county. praying for the restoration of
capital punishment. ASSIGNING as a reason, that
II Is In accordance with the commands of God
dc. The matter has been referred TO a commit
tee of five, three Of whom are opposed TO, and
two IN favcr of the petition, which Will result
In minority and majority report; and as the
prayer of the petitioners is based on purely Bible
grounds, we may expect IN eshibition of Sena-
torIai thee o"y that Will form IA rare episode in
the annals of Wisconsin politics.
The reference of the bill introduced by Hon |
j. Il. kNowLToN in relation to the 3 Fugitive
Slave Law to a committee composed purely of
Republicans, indicates very clearly what viii
be its fate in the Assembly. and predict that
it VIII reach the Senate fer its action still
shall undoubtedly be favored with a report
that, If it fails to convince the present Denao-
cratic ~ House, cannot fail to canvass the mer-
its of that deiestable law, and show to the peo-
pie cf our State the present tendencies of our
Republican government
But all other questions and considerations
dwindle into insigniiicance when compared 10
the lately discovered vacuum in the State Urea
sury; indeed it has been he topic of the week. /
and bids fair to become a theme the elucidation T,
Of which cannot fail 10 send Barstow and the
Balance kiting.
Although something of the kind as been an
ticipated, and indeed predicted, by the knowing
ones for some time past and though a general .
but vague impression that all was not right in
To-. Il
around loose" for some months. w such was
and Is the coed feeling existing in all quarters
towards Ed. Jansscn, that the public are unwil-
ling To believe that lie has been guilty of any
intentional misapplication OF the public funds
and now that the books cannot be made to bal
ance by $4,000 or $4,000. I cannot learn that
any one here considers Jansen the guilty author
Of the deficit
II l. an old but true saving that murder will
out there is also an cid adage which saws.
when certain folks fail out, certain folks get
their due or something 20 that effect. Now. as
simon Susss, Jr., Observes. in his communica-
ton to John Livingston. Esq. D." We Just begin
To see Tie point Ct things which was very vague
and oudcfiHit before"
For example, politicians and the public gen.
orally We're somewhat startled by the announce
menf last fall " that by Democratic usage the
Germans had become entitled to the office of
State Treasurer" and hence the slaughterino
onslaught, or refusal to nominate for that Office
such men As cur Henry Billings
had they used language ike tie following. it
could have been no plainer TO those Possessed Of
any perception than the course and language
they saw proper d adopt. - Col, Major. or
tsgT.' you are undoubtedly good man. but
yoa viii not answer Our purpose al the present
time And those candidates, whoever thev may
be, who run the race set before them this fall
viii find Jordan is hard road to trabble -
But money Is a talisman more potent for
witchery than the failed Lamp Of Aladdin. for
by rubbing on the strong Box Of the State Treas
ury We can arouse up the Genil. the slaves If
the Lamp. from Waupaca fails 70 Bridge Greek