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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
Thirty--Fourth Congress.
VI ASHINGTOy. Dec 10

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10
SENATE.-Mr. Fugh made an elaborate speech
IN replying to arguments and accusations mode
by the opposition Senators, relative TO the
Presidents message-citing judicial authority
to prove the President correct and eulorized
him for his official course in regard to the right
of the South.
HoUsE.-Nr. Washburne Of Me. characterized
the message as calumnous misrepresentation of
The Republicans, soon TO be the dominant party
of this Republic. So far from the Republicans
contemplating revolution, they have in their
platform distinctly declared that the Constitu-
ton and the Union of the States shall be pre-
served. They advocated nothing that had not
been contended for by Jefferson and others of
equal authority, and We're determined to pre-
vent the extension of slavery into free territory
In the eyes Of the President the love of liberty
and The hatred of slavery was an objectionable
sin.
Mr.. keitt charged the Republicans with OPEN
ing tins session with slavery agitation BY OBJ
lectlng to allow Mr.. Whitfield to be sworn
he President properly arraigned the Republi-
cans with seeking to interfere with the Demo-
cratic institutions of the southern States. He
asked Mr.. Washburne if he and the Republi-
cans had the power whether he would not so
change the Constitution as to enlancipate the
slaves
Mr. Wash burn replied that ne would not GER
fanny obIt ct to change TO give the power to
J n,
Madison and General Scott desired. viz t.
amellorate slavery to emancipation.
Mr.. keitt further inquired whether he would
not do that by progressive graduation.
! Mr.. Washburn was willing that the princi-
pies of the Declaration of Independence the
Constitution and the christian religion should
have free course and be glorifed
Mr.. Stanton said he and his constituents will
abide by the Constitution as IL is.
Mr.. keitt condeded that the President was
correct IT charging on the Republicans revolu-
tiOnary designs.
Mr.. Giddings advocated the doctrine laid
down in the Declaration of Independence That
every man had right to life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness. The men of the South
deny this doctrine. Men from the North dare
not say yes or no they are between heaven
and hell He hated oppression in all its forms.
God and all good men, and the Republican par
/ ~ hate slavery. In reply TO Mr.. Bennett of
Mis-, he denied ever making a speech touching
emancipation at the South.
( Mr.. Morrison said he was once an anti-Ne-
braska man, but had left the party when he
saw it was leading him into Ablitionisrn He
essayed to prove the Republican party sectional
in lis organization and principles He thanked
the President for his condemnation of that sec
tional organization.
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Slavery and the Slave Trade.

The result of the recent election has tended
TO embolden the Southern politicians IN urging
their peculiar views upon the slavery question
10 the consideration of the Democratic party
Previous to the election of Mr.. Buchanan they
took one bold step in declaring slavery TO be
right, both morally and politically. A few years
ago, when nearly every Northern man Of their
party condemned slavery as an evil that should
not be permitted to extend beyond its present
limits, southern politicians Were more the apol-
ogists for than the advocates of slavery. But
few then presumed TO urge the extension of sla-
very, party measure. But as soon as they
have succeeded in whipping in a sufficient num-
Der of northern doughfaccS to become the apol-
ogists of their nefarious system to make 1t q
party measure, we find the southern wing OF
Democra cy spread little further and those
who before only apologised for slavery, now
come out bold advocates of its extensi ion,
which they claim as right, guaranteed by the
Constitution; and urge that it should be foster
cd and protected by the government and the
people, and that opposition 10 this upon the
part OF the north, Is an infraction OF the Con-
stitution and just cause for a dissolution of
the Union.
Advocating these doctrines, with the north
ern wing OF their party quietly acquiescing in
the sentiment, they went into the late canvass
and succeeded in the election of Mr.. Buchanan
considering the right TO extend slavery fully
established by this result, the southern organs
have now opened upon another branch of their
design. and go in boldly for the re-establish-
lnent of the African SIaye-trade
The following article from the New Orleans
Delta. IS 4 fair specimen of southern views upon
this question since the election of Mr. BucLan-
an:
:" As 10 the morality of the slave trade that
presents no more difficulty than the question of
slavery itself One Is involved in the other
Slavery must be defended in its Integrity-in
Its origin. in its austentation, in its perpetuitv
or Its defence should be abandoned. We can
zee no other ground for a logical and candid
mind. fit was wrong in its origin, 1t is wrong
in Its perpetuity. But if it was right, on the
contrary, to introduce tiff good consequences
10 both white and black and to the material in :
ierests of the country, have flowed from its in
IroductIon-then 1t IS just and benehcent TO
nourish, invigorate and perPetuate it. If the
latter Is the correct view, as 1t must be to make
slavery defensble, the African slave trade ceas-
IS to be a question of morality, and becomes
one solely of cxpediency; and, therefore. the
South has the right to an increase of slave IA
Dor 50 long as there is an Increasing demand for
it"
The views Of the Delta. will be the view o
the Democratic party generally before two years
expire. Already we find Buchanan men even
in Mineral Point who advocate the same senti-
ment, since the election.
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WASHINGTON ITEMS.
Loc0mpte's Successor.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 10.
SENATE-Com. Jones petitioned to be refund
ed the amount deducted from his paw by action
OF the Court Martial, several years ago.
The President, to-day, sent in the nomination
of j. Harrison, of Ky, Tor Judge of Kansas,
vice Lecompte, removed.
Gen Houston will soon move an inquiry into
the eXpedieHcy of suspendIng, for two years,
the duty on sugar and molasses.
5Ir. Dubois, the Dutch Minister to our govern
ment Will not return here having been accred-
ted TO Denmark on an inferior mission. This
Is presumed 10 have oecn in consequence Of has
government disappearing his course when call
cd upon to testify on the Herbert trial. y new
Minister VIII be here IN II few weeks Is success
sor to Mr. Dubois
There viii be an effort made This winter to
impeach Judge OF District Cour; of the United
States, and the charges, if sustained, viii cause
profound sensation throughout the country.-
The memorials believe are already before the
proper committee.
There Is Il ruuor that Slavery agitation will
be again thrust upon Congress in connection
with a bill for the admission OF Utah a 4 State.
The Hon. Robt. j. Walker was honored with
a serenade by the democracy of this city, He
returned thanks in a speech OF some length.
WAsmNGToN, Dec. II.
Mr.. Cass i speaking in vindication of the
Presidents message, ia the Senate.
HoUsE.-Mr. Otcro, of New Mexico. presented
petition from the citizens ofthe Gadsdou Pur-
chases, asking for the erection of the territorial
government of Arrizonia
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall made q speech criti-
cising the democratic professions and practices.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

Mr.. BLIss:-A gentleman from Syracuse y
Z, coming West to look out a farm for himself
and family, was met at Aurora Ill., by one JAS
X. Stephenson, who proposed selling him farm
of so acres near to Mineral Point, representa- G
that he had perfect title to the same, and would
give " arrantee deed for the land The gen
tleman finally bought and paid him one thou
sand dollars for the same. He came here, took
his deed and went to look up his place, when
he found it occupied by Mr.. Hoover. Upon en-
quiry he found Stephenson's title to consist in
ing, he found tax receipts for the year the land
sold for taxes, on which the deed was is
sued, so that the Shadoac of that was knocked. =
Upon enquiry here, | find that Stephenson and
others in Illinois and Iowa, have bought up tax
certificates, have taken tax deeds on them. and
are selling them, giving their own deeds, and
IN many instances borrowing money and giving
mortgages upon lands described in tax deeds,
thereby taking in the unwary and defrauding
the innocent. Is there way, Mr.. Editor, to
bring this matter to the notice Of the public, as
it Is well understood here that tax deed gives
possession or title until settled in our courts.
and all who have ever tried to hold under tax
title IN Judge Millers court, have failed.
Iowa
persons DESTROYS of purchasing lands in the
West, viii do much better TO see their lands,
and examine the titles before paying their mon
ey, than by purchasing of foreign spectators.
Quite extensive business in this line has
heretofore been carried on by Land spectators,
and much trouble caused TO honest purchasers.
Our Illinois, and eastern exchanges are request
ed to notice this fact, and thereby put men on
their guard against these Land sharks, many of
whom are irresponsible for moneys that may 20
into their hands.-ED. TRiB.
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Lake Marine Intelligence.

BUFFALO. Dec. ).
The schooner May Queen, Capt. Vance, from
Milwaukee on the 10Th Nov, arrived here this
morning. She had 1000 bushels wheat-
Fears had been entertained for her safety
When in Lake Erie, in the late gales. she lest
her bow, had her cabin windows and doors
stove IN. and sprung leak. Captain SAYS he
saw Il white tore-and-aft vessel about five miles
below Port BurwelI and the same distance cut
IN the lake ut anchor. with a signal flying: and
another vessel close under the Sand Banks. 10
miles below PIT. Burweu, signal at half-mast.
The Western Transportation Cos propeller
Mount Vernon, left this port last Sunday, with
a cargo OF merchandise for the Upper Lakes
When about $50 miles out, she broke her cyIin-
der, and IN few hours taken in tow bv the
propeller Buffalo, bound IN, and brought back.
The mount Vernon leaves again to-day.
The schooner Lookout, Capt Morev, from
Chicago on Nov. 9th, arrived here to-day at
noon.
The Brig Banner came in yesterday after
noon from Chicago. She lost her forward and
split her canvass badly On Lake Huron.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

WISCONSIN FARMER.-We are indebted t. the
enterprising publishers of this valuable Agri-
cultural Journal, for bound volume for 1856,
though We regret to say it was considerably in
jured by getting wet in the mail. 1t would
seem unnecessary to remind our farming read
ers, that the Farmer is just such a paper as they
need. We say now, after you have subscribed
and paid for the Tribune, just call on Mr. Thorn
as, Mt the Post Office and leave your name and
dollar for the Farmer 1t VII. prove good
in7estment-one Tor which you will receive a
ten fold reward. Now is the time to get the
iirs. of the new Volume, So call at once.
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Negro Insurrection in Tennessee!
FIFTEEN KILLED AND ELEVEN HUNG.
A WHITE KAN u Ripped TO DEATH!
INTENCE EXCITEMENT!
INTENCE EXCITEMKNT.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 10.
The Journals correspondence Of to-day says
there is great excitement at Franklin, Tenn,
owing TO the projected Instruction among the
negroes there.
Twenty-tour muskets and two kegs of pow
der has been found in The possession OF gang
of negroes at Columbia, Tenn
In Perry, Tenn, fifteen negroes had been
killed by their owners
The Evansville Journal of the 9th inst, learn
that there was much excitement in the neigh
borhood of Dover, and on the Cumberland RIv
ers had been arrested and II hung. One white
man disguised as q negro has been sentenced to
900 lashes but he died before the penalty had
been fully inflicted. The whites We're arriving
and organizing for defence.
An opinion prevailed that general uprising
would take place among the negroes during the
holidays.
Escapes of slaves were usually numerous
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

MILWAUKEE FREE DENocRAr.-After sus-
pension Of a couple of weeks, the Milwaukee
DAILY Free Democrat Is again on our table, en-
larged to seven column paper. printed on new
one OF the most respectable appearing, as well
As one Of the most ably edited papers in the
West Mr.. Booth has engaged the services Of
Dir. Joan F. MYERs late ofthc Columbus IDd.)
independent Is assistant editor. We are graf
ihed to notice the spirit Of Observation-Disclosures
N our State contemporaries, and wish them much
success
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
Our State Univers; u.

The second grant of land for our State Uni
verslty IS selling rapidly and Will make the
whole endowment not less than $3.50. 900. This
fund. properly managed, viii maintain the Uni
verslty handsomely. Within the next two years
the main edifice viii be completed and the
round OF Univ ersIty Schools in successful OPP
Grafton; presenting the leading seat of science
this side of the mountains Additional State
bounty. or private munlhcence can soon make
It second TO but few IN the Union Such an In
SututIon would be al once III honor and adyan-
tage to our State.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

TO CoRREspoNDENTs-"O Observer" is recelv-
ed, and will appear in our next Issue. We hope
to hear from the same source often.
In answer to the enquiry of " A Constant
Reader" we would say, we have never seen
the speech TO which he alludes We have Of
ten heard the remark of which he speaks at
tributed to Gen. S. but cannot vouch for its au-
thenticity.
We would be glad to receive contributions,
containing items of local news from all parts OF
the county. Our aim is 10 make the TEIBUSE
acceptable to all our readers, and items of pew5
from any town in this, or the adjoining coun-
ties, will be gladly inserted.in our columns.
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Sptial Aotitrs.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Iowa County Agricultural
Society held pursuant to notice on The Ith Of Dec
inst The severity of the weather prevented large
tendance and motion Of Mr.. Thomas Berry the cleo
ton Of Officers. the consideration Of Reports and the
hearing Of tho Presidents Address was postponed to
THURSDAY, JANUARY Sth, 1851, at one o'clock p NJ,
at the Town Hall in the town Of Dodreville.
SAMUEL HENDY, Vic.s2resfdsnt.
L. H. p. CRANE Cor. Sec'y.
December Il. 1896. aatt
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
Gale on Lake Ontario.
OSWEGO, Dec

OswEGO, Dec. ).
heavy gale has been blowing on the lake
for several days past. The schooners Live Yam
Eee. Frank Pierce and Canada are ashore on pr
Credit The crew of the last vessel were seen
cungIng to the rigging, and attempts We're be-
ing made to save them.
Tie schooner J. G. Baird is ashore near To-
ronto and the schooner Montgomery, with y
cargo OF wheat for tins port, is also ashore above
Kingston
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CNrIxArr Lnc q

INCINyATT, Dec. ..
At the railroad collision in Alliance last ev-
eniLg, one Of the passenger cars was thrown
into the rotunda of the depot, and another in
to the sitting room of Sourbricks hotel. in
which several persons We're sitting. Both thess
rooms were torn IN pieces. and the inmates
either killed or wounded. But few persons ON
the cars We're injured.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

MINERAL PoINT R. Rive are pleased to an
nounce that our friend A. W. DEXTER, has
ceiYed the appointment of Conductor Of The
Passenger Train on this road. Mr.. d. has for
quite a number of years acted in the capacity
of Agent of Wheeler d Nichols line of Stages,
where he discharged hi. duties with credit to
himself and to the satisfaction of the public
The travelling public will find him to be
courteous and obliginc officer Warren Rep,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
LADIES FAR---At DodgeviIle

The LADIES Swing socIErY Of DodgeviIIe intend
holding their FAIR in the Town hall of this Vii.
age, on the oath ns for the benefit of the Cengrsra-
tional Society Of this place
- Doors open at q o'clock p NJ A. O ,..,o,L -,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

n - MOST fRozE TO DEATH.-We learn that on
b.-'s teamster found woman on the road
- cen e mere and Mineral Point, so benumed
win the cold as TO have apparently lost all con-
- ness He wrapped a buffalo robe around
IL ana conveyed her to a friendly house near
go. @IeFe she was properly cared for and re-
.o a,eieo. But for the timely appearance of the
-. 'is'er she would have doubtless frozen TO
ueath-Gdl. Advertiser. Oh.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

PRINTERS CABlSET.-The first number Of the
Printer Cabinet. by 5. P. RouyDs, ESQ. Of
Chicago III, IS received. This is 4 valuable
paper Tor the craft and We hope it may prove
paying enterprise to friend Rounds. who bv
The way Is the best Job Printer in the Wos.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

FROM kANsAs-The Milwaukee .Scntinc! il
publishing series, ct interesting letters from
Kansas, from the pen Of Prof. Daniels Of this
State Mr. Daniels has been for some time in
that Territory, and is we'll posted in matters
pertaining to its present as well as past condi-
ton
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

No prescription on account of Religion
or political opinions" Last July the Hutchin-
sons paid Sll 90 for license TO sing one night
in this city Mr.. Van Lew, OF the Varieties
Theatre played here 43 nights and paid moth
ing. So says the Treasurer's books Comment
unnecessary Gdlena AdrertiSe,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

sF- In our list of the ext Legislature ,-,,,-
before last we placed the name of Vim. p NJ
gan, Dem, as Assemblym7n elect from the NJ,
trict comprising Door county, .tc.: this va.
mistake; Ezra B. Stephens. Republican. i i,
.aeube. elected from tha. Dist.
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MARRIED.

In Willow Springs, the 4th inst by Rev C. Bovn-
tom Dir. ANTOINE BERG, of this village to Miss JANE
BENNETT, Of the former place
For the generosity of the couple in remembering the
Tribune printers with variety most excellent we'd
ding cake, return thanks. MAY thew euiov lone
lives Of prosperity and happiness.
At Wingville on the 10Th inst by Thomas Cres T7s
Mr.. JOIN STEWART 70 Miss. ELLA NILES -
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

IHE NoNrAsElL, is the name OF a Litaro-,-
paper just commenced in Dubuque. Iowa. which
promises to be an Interesting sheet. Succa.. >
the enterprise of our Dubuque neigh bor.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16
Railroad Collision.

CISCISxATI, Dec. 8.
The train on Cleveland d Pittsburc road ran
into the express tram on the Ohio d Pcnnsyl-
vania Railroad, crossing west of Alliance Ohio.
: o'clock this evening, killing Ten and Iujuring
several others.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

- Amount of Land located and entered at
the Stevens Point Land Office during the month
OF November, 1856
With Land Warrants 7379577 acres
Go Cash, 1.163,77-IG :"
Total, 1859 34-100
-Pincry
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ronEY and 'RAHA1i for January are received,
DOTH Looking bright as spring morning. Now
is the time to subscribe. Call on the Post Mas
ter and add your names 10 the clubs he j, M
king up, al once
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

WHITFIELD Sworn IS.-rhe Telegraph reports
the success OF border ruffianism in Congress-
in the admission OF Whitfield, the bogus dele
gate from Kansas, by majority of four in the
House
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

~ Mhe full official vote of Louisiana. az
given in the Y. c. Crescent of Nov. 25 For
Buchanan. 22,16s; Fillmore 2o,709. Majority
for Buchanan ! ,i55.
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MASONIC

Iowa Chapter No. d, Meets first and third Thurs
days Of each month, TT the Masonic Hail. Mineral Point
Mineral Point Lodge No. I Meets first and third
Tuesdays Of each month, the Masonic Hal slinera
oint.
To- Transient Brethren are invited to attend.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

Rev J. Nolan x Lady of Beloit, viii take charge of
this Institution in accordance with the invitation Of the
Trustees, il Few weeks The preparatory school will be
opened in The basement Of the N. Z. Church 35f
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Oyster Supper

VIII be provided for the company The public are kind
lynvited to attend.
to Tickets may be had at the Han
BY order Of the Society,
NELLIE BRITAIN. Secretary.
DodEeviue, Dec. 3, 1856. asia
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DI ED.

At the residence of Rev. B. Phillips. on the 18th inst
Rev. JOHN BRITAIN, aged IS years.
funeral sermon VIII be preached next Sabbath morn
ing by the Rev 3. Phillips.
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r. 'LATloN OF lowA.-The population of To-
~ census recently taken, Is 5O3,204
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-N otIOe-

TEE business heretofore carried on by Wa.hburn /
"""aman, aud the Wisconsin Bank, and stterlv by c
& Washbu@n, viii be continued from ths date under
the name of G. C.. WAsHBuRy & Co.
Mineral Point June l, 1856 or
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Presidential Vote l. the Free States.

We have at length received the official vote
OF TIE Free States, except California The re-
suit Is rs follows:
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Fremont over Buchanan. 9O3 I31
Fremont and Fillmore over Buch'n 493. 1873
tremont's vote in sixteen Northern States is
larger than the whole Yo:e cast for ScoTr, CLAY,
Cas-, TAYLOR or Polk
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-12-16

yHTILIIAM HOWITT. the celebrated English author
w writes for The Saturday EoeRiHg Post TAI
LENGETTA OR THE SQCATTEK'S HOME. See pro-
pectus in another ,lace.
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O Y T. r s H O E S

Buffalo ana Calfskin Over Shoes kept constantly on
hand made order.
Don't forget the piace-nearly opposite the Court
house. High street. Mineral Point, Wis.
November Zlst, 1856. 45f