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Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
The Pacific Railroad.

he United States Senate defeated the Pa
clfic Railroad.
That body is controlled by the Sham Demac-
facv. III Is devoted to Slavery, and to Slavery
extension 1t has majority of more than
twenty
Look. then, at the record
The Pacific Railroad bill was then taken mn
Mr.. Hunter moved to lay it on the table as a
test vote, which was agreed to by % against -
1EAs.-Messrs Bayard, Bell OF n. H.. Ber.ia-
MN, Biggs, Bright, Broadhead, Brown. Butler.
Clay, tessenden. Fitzpatrick Hale Houston.
Hunter, IYerson, Mallory Mason, Pearce, Reid,
9lideii' Thompson OF KY Thompson of n J..
Toombs, Yulee
NAYS -Messrs- Adams, Allen, Bell of Tenn.
Blgier, Cass, Collamer, Dodge, Durkee. Foot,
Foster, Cover, Harland, james, Jones of Iowa,
Jones OF Tenn, Pratt, Sebastian, Seward, Stu
art Irumbuli, Wade Weller. Wright
Some half dozen of the Sham Democracy yo-
ted, NJ far as they e2nld under this motion, for
the Pacific Railroad. Wy. every body viii
understand Their States were especially in
ferested, and they dare not encounter an oppu-
si'ion which negotive vote would have crea.
ted. Examine the vote
~ douglas and Mason, Sidell and Broadhead
hunter and Thompson, Toombs and Bright
hats enough. The combination shows that
tins great work can have no support from the
buchanan party, as such.-Chicdqo Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
a "Sectionalr Sentiment.

The Charleston Mercury. the leading organ OF
South Carolina democracy. thus urges the pecu-
liar champions of Southern rights in Congress,
to stick by the interests of Slavery at all haz-
ards
I'VE hope that sentinels in Wasbir gton
Will keep bright watch in the coming night and
with spirit kindling to the crisis, present an
unyielding front to the onset. Let the Gorer,a-
ment perish, bit let The South be preserved"
If getting into pickle will "preserve" the
South, We think they are in fair way to be
gratified.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
G C. Washburn Reuomiuated.

We gratifed TO announce to our readers
that the Republican Convention " hich met in
hi. piare on the 9th, renominafed By accla-
nation and without a dissenting voice. Hon C.
q NA-hsChS our present able and faithful Rep
rs-ssltative in Congress, fer recollection. We
sre proud of the privilege of placing the name
u Mr. W .sHsuRS at the head of our columns.
oi.ea mere as the standard bearer of the Repub-
l,can party for this Congressional District. He
Las been tried and found faithful to the interests
u the people Of his district and the State. Ever
=. his post, he has fought nanfuHy Tor Free
speech Free Press and Free Labor and We
believe every vote he has given in Congress meets
rns heart, approval Of his constituents Let
the people rally EN- nasse on the 18th OF Aove1n-
Der. and endorse his with reelection,
ng sna..ity heretofore unequalled in this Dis
II.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

the United States. condemned the doctrines of
the Declaration of Independence, and rendered
radical change in the men and measures ofour
Government indispensable.
Resolved, That God helping Ms. Kansas SHALL
BE FREE
Resolved That all men ar. entitled to equal
rights. and that We offer in our platform and in
our candidates, ample guarantee that the
rights of all, irrespective Of Religion natIvi-
ty, shall be maintained.
Resolved That earnestly recommend to our
fellow citize..s throughout the District the inn
mediate organization of Fremont Clubs in ey-
erv School District. We have an untirng and
INSCRIPTIONS opposition, backed by all the pow
er and patronage Of the Federal Government,
and we must work if We would win.
After the adoption of the resolutions, the
Convention, and crowd of spectators were ad
dressed by Mcssrs d. d. Cameron of Lacrosse
James B. Gray. of st. Croix, Vinton of Green
Armstrong of Sank, Stout ofGreene, and Crane
of Iowa, III stirring and affective speeches.
At frequent intervals during the sitting Of
the Convention the members would rise and
give three cheers. loud and long, for Fremont and
Dayton.
On motion of Mr.. Lover, the Convention ad-
iourded with three cheers for Fremont, three 70
FREEDOM and three for W AsHsuEs.
NOAH H. VIRGIN, President
DAVID ATwooD, !
JAMES b. CRAY, ( secretaries
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
The Great Storm at the South
Trio H""droa and FIFTY Tires "pposcdto be L
immense -dmo,ot Of Property Destroud

Trio Ho'drod and Fifty Tires supposed to be Lost
immense Amoe'd Of Property Destroyod
Late adyIces from the south confirm the pre-
vious accounts of the disastrous storm in New
Orleans and vicinity
From all sections Of the country accounts
continue to pour in of the fearful havoc that has
been created.
he greatest damage, however, appear. to
have been done at Last and Gallon Island, tho
1t Is impossible as yet to say what accounts NAV
come to hand from other sections.
The storm appears to have come from the Gulf
and 1t is likely that some of the Texan ports
may have suffered severely.
1t Is now believed that the number of lives
lost VIII reach TIVE hundred and fifty, inclu-
ding men, women and children, but mostly the
former.
A Last Island alone, one bundled and nine
ty dead bodies have been found, the sight Of
which was terrible.
The total loss of property by the sudden and
unlocked for calamity Is computed at $500 900
while some places it is at still higher figure
The passengers by the steamer Star are be-
iieYcd to have been rescued Had the storm
oYertaken them in the night, however the en-
tire number (over two hundretl) must have
persisted
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
Democratic Congressional Convention.

This Convention met in the Court House in
this place, at IL O'Clock NJ, last Wednesday,
The Convention was temporarily organized by
appointing Maj. Rountree, of Piatteville, Chair
man, and Augustus Kruer, of Madison, Secreta-
ry. Committees were appointed on credentials
aud permanent organization. A motion was
made to appoint Committee on Resolutions
which caused considerable futtering among
the unterrihed, when Ike Wooded asked what
question was before the House, and upon being
informed Immediately moved to lay 1t on the
table which was carried .whcrcupon the Conven-
ton adjourned for dinner About o'clock the
Convention re-assembled, and the committee on
credentials reported AZ delegate present, and
the committee on permanent organization re-
ported for
Presidcnt-Mai. John H. Rountree.
Vice Presidents-Samuel H Scales, ". ".
Seymour, Theodore Rodolf
Secretaries-J. F. Frary, W G. Mitchell and
A. kruer.
After considerable discussion upon the pro-
priety of passing Resolutions, the Convention
finally adapted a resolution approving the Gin
cinnatI Platform and the nominations of that
convention, when an informal ballot was taken
for candidate for Congress, with the following
result:
Hull l6, Sam Crawford IA, J. c. Squires 4,
F. B. Simpson s, II. Dewey 4. with number
ct scattering. The name of Mr.. Hull was with
drawn.
Dir. Crawford also Withdrew his name On n
second ballot Mr. Simpson received 81 votes,
the rest were scattering. Third bollot, Simp-
son II, Crawford AZ, scattering 5.
Previous to the third ballot, Mr.. Mitchell sta
ted to the Convention that they wanted no mi
and water candidate, Ga compliment to Mr..
Simpson and pledged his word that Mr. Craw
ford would not decline if nominated
MIR. Simpson made some remarks in which h.
dlsavowed any desire his own part 10 be a
candidate. but had consented to permit his
friends to use his name for that purpose He
thought unfalrness had been used to prevent
his nomination. which we hear no doubt was the
general opinion of those present.
After a few remarke from Judge Crawford ac-
ccptlng the nomination and indorsng the Gin
cInnati Platform entire, the Convention adjourn
ed to the Court House yard to listen to speeches
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

No LONGER JAMES BUcHASAN."-It is stated
by the Boston Courier that the telegraphic des-
patches purporting to come from James Bu-
chanan to the New York democratic state con-
vention. pronouncing the union of the hard and
soft shell divisions of the party there AS the
grandest event OF modern times was sent by
Mr.. Forney, and that Mr. Buchanan knew moth
ing about 1t until he it in print. The Gin
cinnati candidate should have said when he ac-
cepted the nomination for the Presidency,
am no longer James Buchanan, am John "
Forney."
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
Shall it be Continued

In the year 1ei7-4S, in our gigantic struggle
In distant Mexico, with forty thousand men
aheld, great navy afoat, and such costly drafts
upon our resources as were Contreras, Cheru-
bnsco, and Molino del Rey, the administration
at Washington spent but $50, $50 50. This
waT existing, Pierce peacefully squandered not
only that sum, but thirteen millions top Of
it---Ezchanqe.
Yet the Cincinnati Platform approves in the
highest terms, of Mr.. Pierce's measures and pol
ICY, and Mr. Buchanan Is pledged to carry them
out for another four years, if elected. How do
the people like the prospect:
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

HE EXTRA SESSION CoSGR Ess.-The Presi-
dent appears to have been panic stricken at the
failure OF the Army Appropriation BILL and
hence the call for an extra session. He at once
called the Judges of the Supreme Court togcth-
or and afterwards convened special Cabinet
Council to deliberate upon the subject The
Secretary OF War def. Davis) declared that he
could not keep the army together without the
appropriations. An angry discussion took place
IN the Cabinet Council, and it Is said that
Messrs. Gushing and Campbell came near hav-
ing personal collision.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
EDITOR OF TRIBUNE:
PRIMITIVE METHODIST.

Congress has in its liber-
allty donated to the State of Wisconsin. for
Rail Roads, 1000, 900 acres of land, aud
all OF the principal Land Offices have been
closed until the State makes the necessary se-
lections From present appearances it looks as
II certain persons, interested in projected roads
looked upon the grant as their own, and it is
plainly intlrnated that they calculate on buying
up the present Legislature to enact such law
as VIII enable them TO lay hold of the grant
Now, Sir, what benefit is TO result to the west
If they are given to corporations, to enrich them,
especially when Uncle Sam charges for the re-
served lands $3.50 per acre, SO that the grant
really comes out of the people, Now would it
not be for the interest of the whole State if the
Legislature would frame law that would put
the lands up to the highest bidder. the compa-
ny that will pay into the State Treasury the
largest bonus, the to be applied to the
payment OF State Taxes and certain portion
Of the gross receipts of the road annually, in
stead of giving the same to members to enrich
them. and We would call upon the Governor to
veto any bill. that did not pay the State an in
come on the receipts OF the road. aud bonus
for the grant. X. r.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
Hon. Walter D. Mclndoe.

Tue Congress sional Convention, ia the selcc-
t.on oi tbs gentleman as a candidate for Presi-
dential Einctor made first rate choice. Mr.
M,Indoe IS gentleman of deserved popularity.
worthy Of any station to which he may be call
Ell. We give him our most hearty support, and
teliese he viii be permitted to cast vote for
John c. Frem,nt for President and William l..
Yton. Tor ice President of the United States
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

THAT DEGENERATE SoF.-Tbe Louisville Iour
nal thus speaks OF j. B. CLAY, the man over
whom the Buchanan party are just at present
rejoicing:
II man viii sell the timbers of au illus
trieus fathers mansion ior canes and snuff box
es, isn't 1t likely be would be glad to sell his
bones for buttons aud knife -handIes--G ,al,,,a
ddrt riis,r
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
Spfial Notitg.
Iowa County Bible Society Depository.

The Depository of the Iowa County BibIs
Society Is now At the Tailoring Shol, of Messrs
Johns d Evans. where nearly every STYLE Of
Family, Common and Pocket Bibles and Test.
ments. in tie English and German LANGUAGE
may be fond A new supply recently re-
ceiyed.
September lat, 1856
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

Jusr THE THtsG-Henry B. Stanton made a
speech at the Radical Democratic State Conven-
ton, the other day, in the course of which he
made the following statement:
Sir, there are many sick, lame and halt, and
blind, and sore-headed IN the ranks cfthe DEM
ocraey. There is prescription for all these, a
panacea. 1t is printed on every fence and wall
from New York 10 Buffalo. II is this; Use
the Mustang LInimcnt"
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

~ Hon. Z. 3. WAsaBrRx of Gallon, ana
'1''1 Israel "AsHsuaNof Maine, have each been
i'e1 10y re-electioa 10 Congress, fron their
-. ee.i'e Dist-icts- These gentlemen. like
,i-s'f 's,I her o. this place. have earned reru-
~: aLi-e IN Congress. of which thew NAV
~. e preA''. I'D 3bioh. If Ne rni,taLs no,
"a. secure 'fsir rs-@,er~t..n " r,c-e.,.5 ma.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

sexes, the author received through the durin
the past month from various Iarts and coun
try over three Thousand orders, for copies
IDENTITY III the handwriting of females hctitiouv
signed for is purpose of preserving incoeuita
Is no caichpenny but abounds il startling and inter
es'ing truths, extracted from the diary and Gaze
books the result et thirty practice oil climates
III the treatment Of diseases of the sexual organs which
gave him better opportunities than those bv
the Roman Catholic Confess look nd the cur
tain. - "
Address lr. VIM Thomson Box - Chirneo III
G. DIR. rhonlson's ONCE Consulting Room, NJ
10y Lake street, Chicago, Ill., where cry species o. Phi
waite Disease Is treated upon principles founded on tn
soiid basis OF science and sound philosophy Those al
ncted with SFernlstorrhGa Seminal Confessional or anr
Species Of private disease before applying 10 snv prs
clan for medical assistance, should con- Of ha
disastrous consequence o qusckcrv
Chicago, 4 pril 10, 1896 s5af
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
MASONIC.

Iowa chapter No. q. Meets first and third Thur.
days OF each month, the Masonic Hall Mineral pi,
Mineral Point Lodge No. i, Meets first and third
Tuesdays Of each MONTH at the Masonic Han NiD.r,
oint.
, Transient Brethren are invited to attend
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
MINERAL POINT SEMINARY.

Rev j. NOLAN s Lady, of Beloit, will take charec %
this Institution in accordance With invitation of H.
Trustees, in few weeks The preparatory school y IN Z
opened In the basement OF the NJ E. Church g.t,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

InE business heretofore carried by wasLtslr.
"oodman, and the Wisconsin Bank and iatterly L,
c. Washburn, will be continued from has date ~
the maine OF {. g. W.sHBrRs Y Co.
Mineral Point, June l. 1856 aa.e
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
MAR RIED.

At Star Prairie, St Croix Co.. on the 2on5 -.
A. Gibson Mr.. EDMUND R. OTIS Editor of a. y Iev
place. - vi 'hs Tor
We congratulate friend Otis upon the suecess Of hi.
cent excursion May his JeSsH never prove lee. him
In his eyes, and msy they both enjoy long hs,n,-
prosperous life.
In this town, on the 23rd ult. by Rev John o.
Mr. JAMES JAMES to Mrs REFS all of ms -i AFps.
DIED.
In this village the 18th uit., Mrs. EMERaScr ro
DoLF, aged 70 years. no.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

~ The Special Session of the Legislature
meets al Madison, TO morrow,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
afn Asbertisfmcnts.
Just, Published.

THE UNFoRTUNATE'S GUIDE
Giving directions where To obtain
Medical Aid, and containing astoun-
ding Facts and thrilling and inte5-
csting Information. never before ia
print. By DR.. WM. THOMSON
Price l. cents Upon the receipt o.
four postage stamps, the book shall
be forwarded free from observation.
TO any address in the United States
o. Canadas ~ it contains impot-
tant PRIVATE infaf ms finf- Enr p,,,,
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

HALF PAST O'CLOCK
The resolutions introduced by the Committee
we've taken up and read and unanimously adop-
ted as follows:
Retotsed. That the platform adopted BY the
recent convention at Philadelphia, is prudent
sound, PATRIOTS, and national
hososred. That the platform. adopted BY the
recent so-called Democratic Convention at Gin
elnnati Is an abandonment Of The original prin-
eples OF the government. prustra,ion of uni
versal liberty for the sake of Southern votes. II
strikes at the foundation of Republican institu
ilons and ifcarred OUT, il will be the beginning,
OF the end of Free Speech and Free Labor.
Resot,ed, That James Buchanan in giving up
his identity and resolving himself into the Cin-
cinnafl plat form, has forfeited his last remaining
claim upon the respect and support of the free
men of this Republic
hesofitd- hat the nomination of Fremont and
if'yfon rs the standard bearers of Free Speech
ana Free Labor, meets our hearty approval. and
shall command our undivided suprart
hsAo1'~d bat In the opinion of this conven-
non the present administration has disgraceei
It's American name, violated the constitution Of
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02
IN motion of Dir. Brisbane, the Convention
J adjourned till half past 4 o'clock


Our AND A HALF O'CLocK, ?. II.
The Convention met, and the committee on
resolutions not being ready to report DR.. Wm
henry Brisbane of Arena was called upon, and
addressed the Convention at some length, and
IN very able and happy manner. His rema ks
Were received with hearty applause.
Ar- Johnson, from the committee on resnlu
tlons reported series of resolutions the con-
sidefation of which was postponed until half
past seven, 10 which hour the Convention adj
Jvurned.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

r OMBS.-Dre-sing. Side, Back, Pocket, Toriose &c
\ Imitation do, Buffalo, Ivory, Horn, at VI la
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

DAM OF A THOUSAND FLoTERS.-Tbls IE.s LEM
ID and elegant preparation is to be found, with az
variety of articles OF q similar character st
33f VIyIAN'S DRUG ST0KE-
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UNDow GLASS. from S by 10 to "a By 20 a. fqs -
w IAN'S. To-
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-09-02

HAVE received very choice and iras's sys ;
| Teas. Also Imperial Teas, Gun Povdet -
variety Of low grades which viii sell at ioH ogF
Nav 10 1855. So" y
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TEAS (.

t),n,f Ia = = iA'se 'a'.''' YLvIAN3
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-20
Arrived.

steamship Nashville Berry 50 hours fm Charleston spof
a, cH a.vs c.ms sa"Ssy hs a. s
Key,tOne State, bound to Savannah; at 1' m ssnsied
steamer Fs Asfs for ssnns
Granada hence for Havana Stopped of the Hook at ms
Misss. ass: s: .s s;S ;s.. :s
sW 50 pis: spoke Br hp Rosi City from sSsnsh.s$ $ i91
for IoSdon "a XprH ss ), lon IS 'peLs ;ap T.p. I'm
fif's G oa 70, sa a.''4s April r. poi: ss.as Hannah
a sS 4Sss s hissSs s''a sa;s sss
rs i o0o5 81 81 sSchansss signals with
:ssn' dl., .s:ss. ss ; re- ID .a
Yosi fell the AN, :na w.s d,SSnsd s.
AnieP lSsS J.s. aess iss tea. Ii. Is to Hovs. Co
ship slve, s.s, epper, n'wJ wsde Boston, in ballast 70
Bark Lord Ashley (Br, creswe St. Ubss 81 d. 'slt to
Bsft Ad.mi tBe) Juns., Rio J.neiro - d. coffee
v... s.l1 q as:i %SsSo '''s'
Brs Grsn.da Of POrsn Pettn.Hl, csrdcn's is &c.. mo-
BSs Fsrins Nassau, N P II ds coffee to master Mag
9 Hole in the Wall bearing W. miles spoke ship Logan I'm.
Bris T. NJ Msyhsw Hall Hamilton, Bermuda, May II, pO-
Brig BilSw (Of ssleml Bates, Ponce p r. d' sugar. ."
Napier JOHNSON Co April I8 ., ION 81 80 .ycl: nip
5s%s. pes coo. from Bic J;nsIG o6S for N v 1R
So No. lon SO So spoke Virginia, Griffith. May s Cape
Henry bearing W. N, passed large black Buoy No. s.
apparently In good order -
sshr Reindeer, Rinner Baltimore ds, wheat to j. O.
Wllisma
schr Josephine Dissoswsy Rio Jspeo April coffee to
Sifken Ironsides vessel to Johmon Lowden- SD In CO.
with bark Tslavers Mehem, for Baltimore The u g. store
ship at Rio April 8.
sehr H. Miller Miller Mstanzss d., pinsspples to J. GF
Pearssll.
schr Martha Collins Collins Alexandria d., coal h o.
Schr. Thos L. French, Webb, Vnsinia wood
Schr. Joseph Holmes Holmes Alexandra d., coal.
sebr G. s.nn.me vsnnsps Vi5!n. q: Sy,s Co..
Schr. Hamilton Hopkins, Georgetown. .
sbr. Louisa d. Dyer tef Rockland) Jamson 0usysma IL
ds, sugar and molasses TO J.Onatayis- .
sehr. Flying Anow Young, Key WeM d., cotton se 10
Be ner Dtske -.
seLr W. H. Cesre Br Smith, HsrbOr Island d. fruit to
@. Miller.
sehr Charles, (of Haninston) Tuttle St. Thom" 10 d.
TO w. Bartlett. - ,e,
sehr North Wind Higgins Crabb Island 70 d., fruit and
schr. NewYork ooodsell, Boston, uidse. to Dayton q
Spiseue.
schr. Isle, Chase, Boston. M,
uPropeer Thomas Geer Baltimore, 'dse 70 j. hheJ-
WIND-Durng the days..