Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-10-07

parties swallows up every other subject and
leaves the qualifications of the candidates as the
only topic Of conversation, it . ,ruiy gratifying
to retire for time from tie political arena, and
associate with those wno not only earn their
own bread by the sweat of their brow. but who
contribute largely to the wealth. happiness aud
prosperity OF country. On Wednesday and
Thursday of last week, we stole away from the
cares and Perplexities of the sanctum for the
purpose of attending the first Annual Fair of
the present Agricultural Society of Iowa Coun-
ty. held at Dodgeville.- To say that we were
! gratified with the exhibition would convey but
a slight idea of the pleasure we enjoyed in wit
Messing the good feeling that prevailed among
tie members and citizess, as well as to look up
on the fine specimens of agricultural products,
! DC. presented on the occasion. We had sup
posed from reports from various sources, that
most of the crops the present season were far
| inferior to those of former years. But five are
/ left to Judge from the fine specimens exhibited
at Dodgevlle, must conclude that some of
our Farmers have succeeded in raising good sam
pies, at least. The varieties of Whest, Oats,
/ Corn, Potatoes, Beets, Onions. Apples, de-, DC,
were quite abundant, and equal to any We have
ever seen, in the most productive season. Fine
specimens of Butter and Cheese were also pre-
| sentcd The cattle, horses, sheep and swine
made fine show, though Of the latter two, there
was not much competition as we desired to
have seen. We have neither time space to
go into the particulars every article presented,
and we hope to have report from the prop
! er officers for publication, will not attempt
to particuarize. We eannet however refrain
from mentioning the fact that the Ladies
well represented, and exhibited some of the
finest specimens of needle work. Bonnets.
Quilts Mais Ottomen Covers, DC, DC,
presented that were truly tasty and elegant
and in the picture line there was no lack, either
in numbers or beauty.
! The Farmers of Iowa County, in this Fair,
! have done much credit to themselves, not only
! in the specimens presented, but in the interest
manifested, as may be judged from the large
number in attendance. The citizens of Dodge
vile are deserving much praise for their activi-
/ ty in the matter of making the necessary
rangements and to the Officers of the Society
very mach credit is due for the admirable man
ner in which the whole thing was managed
We trust this is bat the beginning of inter-
not cease until Iowa county reaches that posi-
ton to which her soil and other facilities Justly
J entities her in the line of Home Productions.
State of Wisconsin l.. Il, D. Crane District
John Wilson. Frost d Boyien for prisn'r.
As the prisoner in this case has been discharg
ed on arrest of Judgment therein, and as it is a
c,Se of Soma inheritance we have nrocured n
report of the proceedings and publish them be-
low:
On the trial of the case, defendants counsel
objected to evidence showing that the wound
made by Wilson upon the body of Watson, was
the cause of his death, on the ground that the
Indictment did not avert that Watson died there
of
Upon argument of objection, defendants coun-
sci relied upon all the old authorities, which de-
clare the necessity of such averment; and the
District Attorney relied principally upon Whar-
ton. the latest authority in criminal law.
The point fully argued and finally over
ruled as to the particular objection in contest.
with leave to Counsel to renew the motion If it
became necessary after verdict, as motion III
arrest of Judgment
A verdict of manslaughter in the Third De-
gree, vas rendered by the Jury, and motion
in arrest Of Judgment was filed.
/ The motion came up for argument before
Judge Cothren, on Friday last.
Mr.. Frost, for the defence offered an addition
al carbohydrates {Mass) Precedents and
recalled the attention ofthe Court to the author
tiles cited On the prior argument.
The District Attorney stated that he would
make no argument the motion, that he had
examined the authorities, and was entirely sat-
isficd that Wharton had been misled, that
typographical error had been made by the prin
ter of Wharton. Precedents. Particularly as
Wharton OF Homicide" which has appeared
very recently, seems to imply the necessity of
| the omitted averment in such cases.
Judge Cothren, in deciding thu motion, said
In substance:
This is an unfortunate omission in the Indict-
ment 1t is one, however, for which the prose-
cutting officer cannot be blamed. The form re-
! lied on by the District Attorney, is one which
has the sanction of very distinguished and ex-
] perenced pleadcr. 1 am however inclined to
believe that the printer and not the editor OF
! =" Wharton's Precedents is In fault A plead
er in drawing indictments. does not stop to
weish every sentence and averment, but follows
the authority of some reliable author or editor,
as possessing greater weight, and offering
more secure precedent than his own judgment
Did Wharton produce single adjudication to
substantiate his position, l should have some
hesitation. But on the contrary, he sets at
/ nought all practice and precedent, without de-
Tending his innovation, and this Court is COM
PEELED to arrest the Judgment.
Let the prisoner be discharged
WISCONSIN LAND GRaB.-The prospect Is that
the LANDS granted by Congress to this State
for Rail Road purposes will prove much more
OF curse than benefit. Spectators are de-
termined to avail themselves of the opportunity
1t offers to make money out of it., and we are
inclined to the belief that they will succeed