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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

GETTING Down EAsY.--Our neighbors Of the
I.teigencer, in view Of the certainty of the cleo
ton Of Republican Speaker, attempt to let
themselves down as easily IS possible, and in
their last issue say that the election of PE,yIse
Ioy can hardly be considered a victory by any
party" We adnire The GOODNESS or tie ezores>-
ion. but think our neighbor spoke little foo
soon. We expect :Lem to follow IL the wake Of
the Chicago Times, and in their Iext Issue as
sert that the election Of PENNINGTON is a triumph
Of Know Notiiug9,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07
Galena and Chicago Union Railroad.
WINTER ARR 4 NJ. L HENT.
L. "a 5...s 3 7.sss9 7 7=.ss..EE

~ - - :s t osz
nN AND AFTER SUNDAY, JANUARY l. 1850, trains
~ will leave Freeport Sundays excepted) at and
$40 for Chicago and intermediate places arriving
~ Chicago Al = 10 \ Il and .
Trains leave Chicago AZ i1:41 : and and arrive
at Freepnrt At $40 A nd 6;25 P II, connecting
At Beyi!ere with trains GAINESVILLE Madison Prai-
7 du Chen, ilwaukee, &c.
Al JUNCTION VIII Chicago Burlington and Quincy and
Chicago and Fulton r. Rs
At Chicago with all trains East.
Al Freepnrt with all L inois CVtstral r 2 trains
NoTs-o:40 train leaves Frseport Sunday nig III
but not Sa turday.
t. Sleeping Car. ] Night Trains.
Z. Z. TALCOTT.
H. H. PORTER Gent Sups.
Geai Pass.ngsr AgeEt.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

AxoIHER GRoCERY SroRE- Mr. BuRToS has
opened Grocery store, in WHITNEY Smiths
stone building. opposite the Post where
he has 4 fine assortment.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

WE are informed that q j,srefaae cow exhibit
ing signs Of iydrophobia was drained t.ear
Tie TaiBUNE Office, on Tuesday las,.'-iats!!tgen-
Ger.
The above extract :ffuri5 very strong evidence
tLat there i, no very distant relative of 'ju
eeaiIe COW" near tl.e A.telge,,eer office that is
abrzi.ls"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

.Pa. onN ACRES UNI y PRO
U,tUD "a Ls.s.-s, lyaa. Lafayette, 'isant,
G-sea Ricalan S7ls Crawford AaI other ooInties for
sails 81 case terms. ArpIy 70
J.. i. WHITTLEssY.
Tan. e5t'i lSEs- vl5-a4; r.
NOTICE.
WAVING been informed. uPou reliable authority.
as. NJ. A. " pI tit IS representing himself .s
= Partner &c the Drutu business. aud hE that
neSu. obtaining II IN aihvrrnt places, take this
method oi giving notice tAst said Dyer Is moi and
- ss partner q Gue. have PartaoI except Nj
GEO. u TURN EsR. aut 8. her person has right 70
my name IN >Gcli Connection an willing e
sand upon v skill in the profession
object se 81 .ily 81 unsAiful Dentists,
gar she purpose of seeming business
vya-lE therefore 4Jti al persons ajnst employ
ing said Over under t.e Impression that hc i or mas
eau u7 partner. Al nay Eus-aut. ed bat sIl
willing stan. sponsor FOR AoofleTtnau sslil
y. n WELD.
Jau1a y So lSi0. "
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

NV ApvEarrsEsIEy.a-We invite particular
attention to the advertisement Of CHArNAS' :
Emporium. These gentleman are selling goods
n, very low figure. and as tney have fine as
sortment. Of first class goods. the people viii Do
we'll to call and examine iAeis goods and phi
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07
HEws VsAGCH SHOP!

CONCFNTRATED LEY for sale
\ Is-f OF JENKIN, 81 RRI&GF < GO.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-02-07

r. N4-oxr has added largely 3 Lis stock, and
has now d reod variety of groceries and pro-
vi,ions Is caI Be- f5u..d il market.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
The Breckenridge Convention.


The Breckenridge and Lane Democracy
met at Union Hall at 40 p H., Tuesday,the
18th, and were called to order by Mr. Geo
\. Harvey of Barnet. L. II. Delano, Esq.
OF Hardwick, was chosen President, and
Merritt Newhall of Kirby, secretary. Mr..
Barney moved that committee of five be
appointed to nominate County officers to BE-
supported by the National Democracy of this
County. Mr.. Potts found himself in this
new convention under very peculiar circum-
Stances and he proposed that the conven.
ton should not so under any high sounding
name, but moved it be called a social gather.
ing. He moved that this convention adop,
the County ticket nominated by the other
convention by resolve to that effect. He
was overrulcd, and committee Of five ap
pointed to make County nominations, Geo
L. Barney, chairman.
On motion a committee of three were ap.
pointed to draft resolutions, Geo. n. Harvey
chairman.
The committee on nominations made the
following report
For Senators, A. Mcmillan of Danville
David Goodall of East st. Johnsbury. Fol
Judges. l.. II. Delano of Hardwick, MERIT,
Ne"hall of Kirby. Judge of Probate. Eph
rain Chamberlin of st. Johusbury. State.
Attorney, T. J. Cree of Whcelock. Sheriff
W.. Henderson of Ryegate. Bail:ff, o. &
Hale Of Waterford.
The committee on resolutions then mad.
the following report
HeS"'rti-Ihat We approve of the admin
l>tratlon Of Mr. Buchanan. which has. will
much dignity. withstood the ungenerous as
|aults OF It's avOWed enemies. and the still
more malignant distractions Of its pretended
friends.
/ RcSotrei- That We are proud of the brill
! liant record OF our standard bearers, Breckin
ridge and Lane, as exhibited in their public
and private lives. and will Use all honorable
means to secure their election to the respect
i've offices to which they were nominated b,
tie National Democratic party.
Ees"'red-Ihat We approve of the doing
of the National Democratic Convention hel,
at White River Junction on the eth inst. AN,
pledge to the nominees our hearty support.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Democratic County Convention.

The Democrats of this county met in con-
vention at the Town Hall in st. Johnsburv
on Tuesday the 18th inst At II O'Clock the
convention was called to order bv Joel Flet-
cher, Esq, chairman Of the County Commit
tee.
On motion of Mr. Fletcher, Hon. +. Jetftr-
son Cree of Whecicck was chosen temporary
Chairman ; and MIR. L. =. Brown was chosen
Secretary pro team.
On motion of y. ii. Eaton, Esq. a COM
mittee of five was appointed by the Chair to
report officers for a permanent organization
as follows, y. ii. Eaton, John ID. Miller, II.
Heath. Curtis r. Crossman and George c.
Barney.
The following report was presented, which
was unanimously adopted by the convention:
For President, Hon. I. J. Cree, of Vince
lock-
For Vice Presidents, Simeon Sinclair, of
llaidwick Merritt Ncwhall, Of Kirby.
For Secretaries, l.. P.Brown, of St. Johns
bury |. ". Sanborn, of Lyndon.
Voted on motion Of Mr. Eaton, that a
committee of two from each town represented
be chosen by the delegates thereof to report
county ticket to be supported by the De
mocracy Of the county at the ensuing cleo
ton, ard also to appoint county and town
committees.
Moved by Mr.. Crossmar that committee
of three be appointed by the chair to report
resolutions for the consideration of the COLI
ven,ion. The chair appointed Curtis r.
Crossman, \. X. Eaton and joseph Potts as
that committee. The convention then adj
! journed to meet at . o'clock =. NJ.
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS convened accor-
ding to adjournment. Committee on resolu-
, tionr reported as follows:
! MAJORITY REPORT.
/ Resolrel, That as Democrats, while We re-
greet the apparent division now existing in
our party as to national nominees, we still
nope for the triumphant election or Demo-
cratic president, in preference to the success
of Lincoln Or any other nominee opposed to
the Democracy.
Resoired, That IL local contests for county
Offices spirit Of Cancellation and liberation,
and harmonious action at the polls should
prevail in our ranks.
! MINORITY REPORT.
. Resolred, That we cordially support the
nominations of state officers nominated at
the Democratic State Convention held at
Montpelier on the 2Gth day of July, and
shall use all just and honorable means to Sc
cure their election.
The reports were accepted. Moved by G.
c. Barney that the resolutions lie upon the
table. Lost.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17


Remarks were made by Messrs. Barney.
Drew, Potts, Foster and others, and the res
outlons were adopted.
The committee on county officers reported
through their chairman as follows:
Senators,
John NJ. Hoyt, Lyndon,
thomas Nelson, Jr., Ryegate.
County Judges,
Lewis II. Delano. Hardwick,
Samuel b. Mattocks, Lyndon.
Judge of Probate,
r.. Chamberlin, St. Johnsbury.
States Attorney,
I. J. Cree, Wheelock.
Sheriff,
VIM. J. Henderson, Ryegate.
Bailif,
John W. Gleason, Barnet.
The report was accepted and adopted by
the convention.
Moved by Mr.. Eaton that the nominations
this day made be made unanimous. Car
ried.
Adjourned.
Hon. 7. J. CREE, President.
/. ?. BROWN, lcoo.o.o;
l. W. SAxnoRx, oecfetaf'es'
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Personal---very. cry.

I've weeks ago we published short letter
from the Vermont Gold DissinSs, written
by one Of the citizens of this place, in which
the following paragraph occurred
NV hen | returned to the Woodstock Ho-
tel found the polite landlord had turned his
hotel INTO an express Office and had sent nv
trunk with its array of chemicals back to ST.
johnsbury by express. Between not very
good accommodations and pretty stiff charg-
es, with the careiessness of sending my trunk
away, did not find much to commend in
MIR. lIenry's Hotel. AS another hotel is go
iHg to be opened here it may be possible for
The Traveller to find more decent house."
The next week we received the following
"WooDsTocK, VT, Aug. g..
ToMc Edtforothe Ca|cdonian.
SIR A fricnl called our attention to a
letter published in your paper of the Sd inst.
III which there were some structures upon
our hotel,and We will thank you to give space
to this explanation or reply.
On the 10Th day CT July last a person of
rather rough exterior, after deposi,ing We
ry unusual quantity Of baggage in the lobby
or hail of the house, entered his name on our
register as r. b. Gage, Photographer for the
American Stereoscopc Emporium, y. "
rs we did not know what this long tail to
the persons name was intended for, we per-
haps were guilty Of neglect in not showing
him more attention, We suppose, however, he
took lis meals Ike other men. and his room
we know was clean and comfortable. On
the morning Of the 9th, we furnished him
with man, horse and wagon to take him
and quantity of luggage to the old farm
house where Hiram Powers was born, and
or the evening of the same day the man and
team was sent to bring off his load of traps,
which we suppose the photographer of the
American S,ereoscopic Emporium, n. y
used in his art or kept for show, We do not
know which. The next morning he left town
after breakfast, making his time at the house
IL days. We usually charge one dollar and
twenty-five cents day. AS his appearance
did not indicate all abundance of money, and
as he perhaps was not in at dinner the 9th,
We asked and received of him one dollar and
fifty cents for his day and half at the house
and for the man and team to the Powers
place, fifty cents each trip, and we should ri
ty any hotel keeper whose necessity for bust
ness or money would induce him, after see
ing the man, to keep him the same length of
time for less SO much as to what he saws
about pretty stiff charges
He says We turned our hotel into an ex-
press Office and sent off Ills trunk There is
not any express office in the village, and per-
sons having parcels to send by express often
leave them where he left his trunk, and the
proprietor of the stage who carries express
bundles, seeing this trunk markedSt. Johns
bury-by Express without our knowledge
for" arded it to st. Johnsbury, but on learn
ing that it should not have been sent, he
went at once to the telegraph office and d.
rected it to be returned the next morning,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

with him in The Democratic ranks for twer-
ty-five years, and he should greatly deplore
any division now. The Democrats in the
County and State were few enough now, but
If united they could probably elect some of
their County officers. He hoped the resolu-
ton would not be adopted Mr.. Potts fan
other one of the committee on resolutions)
sad If minority reports were in order, he
would bring In one SO he read resolution
endorsing Breckenridge aud Lane. This
brought out Messrs. Foster, (who sustained
himself admirably Theorh. Drew, G. II.
Weeks, {. II. Crossman, and others, who
sustained the first minority report.
! Finuing that the resolution was about to
be carried. Mr.. Barney rose and said that if
the resolution was adopted the Breckenridge
and Lane party would hold a separate cor
ventlon and nominate distinct County tick
ct that very day. This threat had no other
effect than to hasten the adoption of the res
o!u,ion.
About this time the "scene" was indescri.
babe. Some Democrats we're urging har.
mony and Cancellation, some vehemcntly urs-
Ing the claims of either Douglas or Brcckin-
ridge, while still more were calling for the
question" The Douglas men knew that
they had large majority in the convention
and they were anxious to bring things to a
crisis. And they did. The resolution passed
by large majority; whereupon Mr.. Barney
rose and invited all the National Breckin
ridge Democracy to meet at Union Hall i'm.
mediately, and left the Hall, followed by q
small boy with basket of apples.
Soon others went also, and the Douglas
men, now left to themselves, accepted Of the
report OF the nominating committee, and adj
J'urned. most of them repairing to Union
Hall to see the fun. "a friend at our left
says they would have done themselves credi,
by keeping away. and We think so too)
The rest of the story is soon told. Es
quirc Delano found himself in roy peculiar
circumstances as President of the seeding
convention and some did not wonder al hi.
'recniar' feelings, as he had made a yer,
patriotic union speech at the other con.en
ton not fifteen minutes previous. Squire
Potts washed his hands from any guilt il
bringing upon the party this calamity, anl
again urged upon the seceders the importanc.
of adopting the ticket nominated bv The
Douglas men. But the convention proceed
ed tremendously and regularly, completed
their business, and adjourned in just forty
five minutes.
We have en,ieavored to give as correct ;
picture of affairs at these two Halls on Tues
day as possible, giving i, as we do cn,irel,
from memory. We have no comments t,
make. Both parties are hostile to Republi
cans and Republican principles. but mucl
more bitter towards each other. But ".
think the charge frequently made by tn,
breckinridge men in open convention OF
Tuesday. that the Republicans wee plt,ins
the Doug l:sites up to make trouble, canno
lie sustained
There were quite good number at tn,
first convention, but the Breckenridge mel
were not at all numerous, quite the reverse
there rot being over twelve or fifteen, al
told.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

\ Thorn IN THE FLE>H-Eri Whipple
trying to Introduce incendiary res
o.utions in Democratic conventions. The
following is copy of those which he tried
to inslnuate into both conventions last Tues
day, but was ruled down. By-thc-by, it WAS
cruel to charge Mr.. Whirple i" open convcn-
ton of being abIack Republican: he wouldn't
vote that ticket sooner than he would cut off
his right hand. Here are his resolves
Hesolr~l-That Freedom is National.
Res"lred-That all persons counted as a
basis of representation must also be counted.
as constituents Of those that represent them.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
A Handsome Present.

We learn from the Treasurer, Geo. c. Bar
ney, Esq, that our Agricultural Society was
the recipient Of the handsome present of one
hundred dollars, few days since. l: is al
most needless to say that this generous gilt
was from the hand of one who has ever felt
lively interest in the prosperity of the So
ciety. and whose coed deeds have heretofore
made glad the heart of this Society. as well
as that of individuals. The treasurer wish
es to express the tharks of the Society in
this public manner.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
TOrChli:ht Procession.

After the exercises of Wednesday evening
at the South Church. fire companies Torrent
and Deluse appeared with torches, headed
by the band, and after parading our streets
for short time, drew up in front of the res
idence Of L. {. Redington, Esq, and called
loudly for Hon. J. S. Morrill,. Mr.. Morrill,
appeared, and in few well-timed remarks
expressed his surprise and qualification his
surprise at being called out at that time of
night to make speech to Wide-awake
club, and his qualification in beholding the
brilliant and splendid display. After our
honorable members remarks, there was the
usual amount of cheering and more music,
when the torchlights and crowd disappeared
at late hour. Mr. Morrill, is the guest of
E. c. Redington, Esq, while in town to full
fill an appointment with the State Teachers
association. 1t was the intention of the band
to give him a serenade, but were called off to
do escort duty for the fire companies.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

power of the Neapoli,an government. 1t is
necessity of his position that he shall take
Messina and occupy the whole island. This
will require no small amount of fighting, and
he probably would have aimed directly at Ma
pies first if he had seen any decided indica-
tons that the Neapolitans would ehectuaIv
support him. But the fact seems to be that
they are inclined to try the faithle>s Bourbons
yet once more, and are willing to see how
much can be made out of the concessions and
the new constitution offered bv Bomba.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Orleans County.

Orleans County.
MIR. Orne is TO launch his new steamer
the "Orleans Belle Bellwater Pond at
Barton, this week.
Negotiations are pending between Mr..
Orne and certain parties to have like boat
put upon the beautiful pond at Greensboro.
Matters are yet undecided.
They have a new and good grist-mill at
lrasbursh, also new house for the miller to
live in; all of which Improvements the
Standard chronicles with joy, and calls for
more same"
The Democracy of,his county hold "mass
convention at Barton the 2lst inst. &c.
SAKE, Bowdish and Lieut.. Governor Thomas
are advertised to be present.
The editor of the Standard has been pre-
scented with this years turnip weighing six
pounds, five ounces.
Judge Nye addressed the Irasburgh Lin
coin Club last week, and Jesse Cooper, Esq,
is to do the same this week on Friday.
The Baptist quarterly meeting will COM
mence at Irasburgh the 24th inst, and con
tinae three days.
Jimmy Thompson Of Irasburgh, was COM
mitted to Jail on charge Of having stolen the
Grown jewels" from Mrs. Bad ger.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
LOCAL AND STATE.
Brief Locals.

Brief Locals.
There is to be both school and village
meeting at the Town Hall on the Goth one
at 3 o'clock and the other at 4.
Stanton 4 Blinn have removed. See adj
vertisement.
Ely 4 Wilder are rebuilding their Hoe
Factory. We understand they are to put W
building 80 by 30 feet with all expedition
The largest rain storm of the year occur
red on Monday and Tuesday. l! was steady
heavy and abundant. L, must tell upon Fall
feed, corn and potatoes.
Van Amburg's menagerie was here or
Wednesday with big elephant, good ma
ny horses and some other animals.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Windham County.

A white woodchuck, with pink eyes, has
been caught in Westminster by a Mr.. Ira
cey.
The loss by the burning of Benjamin Bar
ber's dwelling and woodhouse. in Halifax, on
the 22d ult., is set down at $llOO, with an
insurance of $500 in the Farmers Mutual
Company of Montpelier.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
, The Census.

The Census.
We understand that the towns of Water
ford, Lyndon, Wheelock, Sutton and Kirby
have fallen otfin population, in the ten years
past, about 800 in all. Newark, Sheffield,
Burke and St. Johnsbury have gained about
500. In the County there is loss of popu-
lation of about 500; but when we consider
that ten years ago there were nearly 1000
railroad employees in the County, used in
the construction Of the Passumpsic r. r.,
who are not here now, there has been in re-
ality no diminu,ion of population in the
County. This town has now population of
a little less than $500, gain of about 700,
and only ten unoccupied houses and within
the limits Of the village there are about 1850
inhabitants.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Windsor County.

Hon. VIM. ii. Seward, Thurlow Weed Of
the ALBANY Evening Journal, Gen. James
Watson Webb of the New York Courier and
Inquirer, Mr.. Batchford, Simeon Draper,and
other New York notables, we're guests Of
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Rutland County.

The Courier says that man by the name
Of Richardson, fireman on freight train,
while coming Northward on the Western
Vermont road, about dark, on Saturday eve
ming last, near Dandy, and at speed of
twenty miles an hour, was shot in the wrist
by some person laying in ambush near the
roadside. The ball entered the wrist and
lodged in the elbow and has not vet been ex-
tracted. Suspicion is directed against man
who was put off the cars on that road short
time before, because he would not pay his
fare.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17
Addison County.

The 18th annual fair of this county will be
held at Middlebury. Sept. ), 6, and I. An
address will be given by that fayorite son of
the West, Gov. Salmon p. Chase of Ohio ;
and poem by John G. SAKE, the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Vermont. Hon.
+. Z. Walton, NJ. C., is also expected.
The srasshopper is burden in Addison
County. In some parts the railroad trains
are impeded by the myriads of these insects
that lodge on the railroad track, and are
crushed beneath the giant wheels of the en-
CINE. The track is rendered so slippery and
greasy by the crushed mass, that it is almost
impossible for any Roadway to be made on
up grades. The crops in some places are al
most ruined BY these same pests, for they lit
orally eat Up every green thing.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

u HE CALEDoSIAN contains part of a
private letter from Kansas. which accuses
Charles boy, who WAS lately murdered, Of
being bad young man, and intima,es that
his doom was just. We have since read a
letter from one of the first citizens of Kan
saS. published in the Boston Atlas, which
gives him the noble character of the ar,cI.
We published from Rochester paper. Re
publican papers ought not to publish letters
winch justify the brutal murders of the boz.
der rullians.- |erg'nacS 'Gi:,n
We have had no private letter from Kan
sas, and think the citizen must have found
the article i'll some other paper and a>crioel
IT to HE CM.EpoNIAN by mistake. We arc
not inclined to justify the acts OF border ruff
fans in Kansas. or anywhere else. From all
we can learn, the killing Of young boy Wa,
as brutal murder as has been perpe,ratcd
anywhere at anytime the massacres by the
barbarous hordes in Syria not excepted.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

Manchester, have experienced mos, saa
and crushing sorrow. Five interesting and
lovely children as ever Rraced household
and all they had, have fallen victims to ,ba,
new and terrible scourge (diptheria) that is
raging in many localities, and all within H.,
short space Of thirty-:wo DAYS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-08-17

C Reports say that Frank Blair is de-
feated for the short term, by fraud, Of course.