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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
Sh wing True COlOrS.

We have unquestionable authority Tor
saying that three cheers for jeff. Davis
were called for in he streets of Dodgevilie
a few days since, by one Of those ind :
vidua's who claim TO be for the Union, with
5ad in the way This is a clear exercise Of
the .'rightof speech" Of which We hear so much
Boosting just now. Unpleasant as 1t IS to
the ears of loyal citizens to hear such ex-
CARNATIONS, We confess that we look upon the
man who has the buldneSs To avow his real
sentiments with much more compacency
than upon these who, under The restraint Of
ear, withhold their expressions OF sympathy.
yet lose no opportunity for stabbng IN the
dark the Government whose protection they
claim. Let men speak oct their true senti-
ments and let the people know who are
Union men and who stify treason and
rebellion.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
We are permitted tc extract the following
from a private letter dated at

We are permitted tie extract the following
from private letter dated at
YoRr CoFCoSAS, July 50.
l have little tir1e 70 write more We are
in snarl with ear regimental officers. all Of
whom have resigned, and we are expecting
new ones Our Colonel was in Washington
after the fight, manv hours before the men.
Our meu are very indignant at such deseriion
Capt. Alien aud Capt. Mckee rallied the men
and footed it here with them. The men we e
opposed to coming back further than Centre
Vile and Capt. Allen used his utmost en-
deavors to have them camp there. But the
oder from the Colonel WAS imperative to take
care Of ourselves and the commander We had
temporarily chosen insisted on our coming
through. For all the pursuit we might have
remained there until now. SO far as we can
learn they only have pickets out on the road
We are getting ready for them. They dare
not attack Us Judging from the fight we
have had, we are twice too much for them on
fair field. They played the Indian games
of hiding, decelylng by false colnrs, bayonet-
ing the wounded, and never showing them
selves in open fight They Will be cautious
how they meet Us again, IT cir number IN
the late fight was two to orr one Their
famous Black Horse Cavalry were all cut to
pieces. We saw it done bv the gal ant Zou- :
ayes. Our men marched back in company
with them. and found that most Of them, badly
cur zap as they were, were ready for another
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
ABINGDON. lii, June 18th, 1851.

ABfNGDoN. Ii l., June I4th 1851
SANDERyooRT, Dion ARSON \ Co.
DEAR SKIS Yours OF The l2th instant IS at
hand, and contents noted, ana IL reply / would say
that The hoWes Scales you put up tor me works like
Charm since you were here amt any statement to
the contrary by the Ageu OF tIruiakS' Scale. or
any party, must Ia been made ON false
impression nado by some interested party. or
from = disposition on his part to inIure the
reputatiou OF the Scales, Dy a false statement. At
all events, the whole thlng is fabrcstlIon as the
scales, thus Tar, works my entire SdtIa ton a
well a. To the satisfaction al All other parties who
nave witnessed tler Voc king since You were here.
have the nifty pound weight yet, aud would like to
keep IL some time longer. Mr.. 4esse Burr has no !.
purchased Scales yet, anu probably Will not for some
time, on recount of the hard times.
Yours, respectfully, ". 3. HARDEN
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06

IS Several private letters from members
OF the Mineral Point Guards have been plac-
cd in our hands. from all of which we wouId
be glad to make extracts. if our limits would
permit. They all agree IN relation f. = def.
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battle, but each one speaks highly OF the Of
ficers Of the company. whose bravery VS.
,,,.so-,,assad y, INV From, ana r. 49, i.
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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
Marble Z. ORR,

E.f"toJ RAGE home manufacture. The subscr;tor
respectfully informs the citizens Of Mineral lirt
elhi5' 'haE he l. prepared 10 execute ali irds
= pam 1I4 ornamental Nonum. nts goti.i,s Grave.
:. one -, from Vernon and other marble AT hi.
mop On high street, Mineral Point. - -'i'
FRANCIS WHYTE
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
Letter from the Second Regiment.

full account with particulars you VIII nnd In
the newspapers, most Of which nearly
true. But there are many omissions OF 'in-
pnrtance. For Instance, in your paper OF the
23rd, which we just received to-n!gL', the.
2nd Wisconsin i, bot mentioned as being in
the figh, at ALL Now, the truth is, we were
IA both battles at Bulls Run, en- the Isl n and
q But we did not spend S5o00 to hire
reporters 10 blazon our deeds to the Country
through venal press and what 5 Inorr, our
officers actually refused to pay the $4,000
which was q .manded for DONE so in one par
tIcular case.
can ou'y give you condensed narration
of Our part in the procec ings,
So quorum gna par8 full
as I would say, had / the vanity of Eneas,
when be told has st Dry to the coniding ear OF
Dido
We left oar camp near this place on Tues
day, tue 10Th, in the afternoon, with three
days ratious in our haversacks and with no
baggage except our blankets, which were
strapped over our shoulders. We marched
sone fifteen miles and camped at Vienna,
where the Ohio Boys were attacked in tie
cars frorh a masked battery some weeks ago.
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the march, passing through Germantown,
VII ere drew up for a fight but one or two
! shots from our cannon sent the enemy flying
] in double quick time. Here we found bat
leries just deserted and quite a quantity Of
r,oricions rha hattar,es nusr saw. like
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Cantrov;llo scanned more r. have boan bnilI
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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-06
HCWE'S STANDARD SCALES
vs..
FAIRBANKS SCALES


Honesty is the Best Policy" or
Honesty Is Better than amy Policy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
Part Spirit.

The following preamble and resolutions have
been introduced into the Convention by Mr. Thomas,
OF Carteret They appear to us to embody senti-
ments which should meet general approval Their
unanimous adoption by the Convention would go
very far to repress that spirit of party so unfortun-
atey prevalent at this time in this State. We trust
that these or similar resolutions may be adopted
Resolution DiScOunteRancing Party Spirit during
the Var, and declaring tie military to be sab
ordinate to the ciDiL authority.
WHEREAS, The delegates of the people Of North
Carolina in Convention assembled, did lately adopt,
unanimously, series of resolutions, expressing,
among other things, undimnished confidence in the
justice of the cause for which we have taken up
arms, our of the duty of the people of these
States to maintain and uphold that cause and de-
termination to shrink not from the performance of
whole duty IN the achievement of our ndepen-
dence which we have asserted, and to accept al
tentative therefor: And whereas unanmity and
harmony are necessary and whatever would impair
these among those who would, in good faith, Keep,
stand to, abide by, and perform these resolutions,
should be dscountenanced; therefore,
Res0lced That we, the delegates aforesaid will
discouDtenance all party spirit, which may have
been excited ~ former differences Of principles,
measures or conduct of parties as designated prior
to act of separation from the government OF the
United States, and during the war in which we are
engaged, we would condemn all mere party manage
ment political prescription and tavoritsm; as well,
also, the selecting and appointing men to office, or
places of trust or profit either civil or military,
within this State the Confederate States because
of their resistance to the old government earlier
than our unanimous act of separation referred to,
therefrom. .r.H ..r
Resotred That the military should be ever kept
and held in stIict subordnaton to- and governed by
the civil authority; and while conflict of these
should be deprecated and avoided, any interference
with the rights of person property by the former,
except in obedience to the latter or in cases where
the public safety demands, and the civil authority
cannot be invoked or had should subject the person
or persons so exercising it to the apprehension and
censure of the people, and to disqualification for
posts of distinction, and to removal therefrom by
the civil power"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
The t.,,.x, N.,v..

. u
The Legislature Of South Carolina has elected
Robert w. Barnwell and James L. Orr Confederate
States Senators.
The General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church
of the Confederate States, assembled at Augusta,
Georgia, on the 4th. The Rev. Francis Mcfarland
was chosen Moderator. r
o The campaign IN Western Virginia is said to be
virtually closed for the present Gen. Floyd has
fallen back to within thirty miles of the Va. and
Tennessee Railroad Gen. Loring still holds his
position near Cheat Mountain. -
There is no important news from Kentucky.
Every thing is said to be quiet at Manassas. We
have rumorS Of skirmishes the Potomac, but
there seems to be no great probability of general
battle. 1t is stated.that twelve more regiments were
transferred from Washington to the Alexandria side
of the Potomac on Saturday last
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
The Convention.

We invite attention to the proceedings of This
body on Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday, in our
columns to-day. Thursday being Thanksgiving
day by appointment of his Excel!ency the Cover
ernor, the Convention was not in session.
On Monday the Convention passed the ordinance
proyiding for the manufacture of Salt on the sea.
coast; and on Tuesday the ordinance to punish Sc
dton, and provide that every free male person in
this State over sixteen years Of age, with the ex-
ception of the Volunteers, shall take an oath to
support the Constitution of the Confederate States,
came up for consideration. This measure is usual
" known as the TEST Oath" ordinance. Mr..
BiggS, of Martin, who reported the measure from
the committee, spoke at length in favor of it, and
was followed by Mr.. Leak, of Richmond, and Mr..
Dick, of Guford, in opposition especially to the
"Test Oath" feature of the ordinance. Mr.. Leak
delivered one of his best speeches on the OCCASION
and Mr. Dick thrilled and moved every one by his
stirring and touching eloquence. We trust these
gentlemen will do themselves and their constituents
the Justice to write out their remarks for publica
ton.
This ordinance is highly Objectionable in one res
pect at least and we do not think it will pass in It's
present shape.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
Electoral College of Norrh.Curoiina.

In pursuance of the proclamation Of Gov. Clark,
the Electoral College of this State assembled in the
Commons Hail. in this City, on Wednesday last TO
cast the vote of the State for President and Vice
President All the Electors were present, to-wit:
William &. Rodman, H. w. Guon, John Pool, IL.
T. Bond, L. W. Humphrey, W. Mel. Mckay, Wei
don n Edwards, David S. Reid, Alfred G. Foster,
j. ". Long Anderson Mitchell, and n. w. WOoddn.
On motion, the Hon. Weldon n. Edwards, of
Warren, was unanimously called to preside over
the College and Edmund B. Freeman, Esq, of
Raleigh, was appointed Secretary. Mr.. Edwards
returned his thanks for the honor conferred upon
him, and spoke briefly but most impreSsiVely on
the state Of the country and with reference to the
high duty which the College had assembled to per-
form.
The Electors then proceeded to vote, first for
President and then for Vice President when it ap'
pearcd that the whole of the State was cast for
JEFFERSON DAVIS, of Mississippi, for President
and ALEXANDER Il. STEPHENS, of Georgia, for Vice
President of the Confederate States.
Daniel Coleman, Esq, of Cabarrus, was unan
mously appointed to act as messenger 10 carry the
scaled vote to Richmond. 1t is gratifying circum
stance that the State and the Electors themselves
were saved the reproach of appointing John Spell
man messenger, "a recently naturalized English
mani who We understand was candidate for the
Darp
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
Thanks to the natteras Defenders.

On Tuesday last the Convention took up and
unanimously passed the resolution introduced by
Mr. Warren, of Beaufort, rendering thanks to the
officers and soldiers who defended Fort Hatteras
and who afterwards surrendered. The courage and
fidelity of these brave men, pining in captivity
carnot be questioned; and it was peculiarly appro-
pirate that the Convention should thank them for
their services ON the occasion referred to- and let
them know tina: they are remembered and cherished
at home.
When the resolution first introduced, some
days ago, Mr. Whitiord, of Craven, moved to sus-
pend the rules so that it might be passed at once ;
but he subsequently withdrew the motion, on sug-
geStion that there was some doubt to the proper
defence of Beacon Island, which had been unjuStly
confounded las Mr.. W. said,) in the minds OF some
with the defence of IIatteras.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
The Duty Of the Conservatives.

We publish to-day communication over the sig
nature Of "a Volunteer" written,,by ono of the
most patriotic and useful soldiers in the service to
which VIC invite the attention Of our readers. Our
correspondent with our former correspondence
Democratic Confederate of the opinion that
the Conservatives owe it to themselves anG to the
people to present firm front to the faction which
controls this State and to insist on justice for
themselves, and that the gross partyism which has
heretofore and which still prevails shall be checked
and extinguiShed In our next we shall publish a
communication over the signature Of patriot
from the pen Of one of the most eminent men in the
State in which the gross partyism Of the faction re-
ferred to is thoroughly exposed
Since our recent article on the subject of " Party
Spirit" we have heard from friends in all quarters
who warmly endorse the tone and the sentiments of
that article. Prescribed, crowded out and crowded
down, suspected, malisned, and almost crushed the
old Union men are determined noU to make stand
and to appeal to the people. This course has been
forced upon them. They will not submit to be pro-
scribed any longer They are the equals in every
respect of the old secessoaiss and they intend to
assert and maintain their equality with them at all
hazards. This is a war for Southern rights and not
for the exclusive benefit or advantage of a certain
faction
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
BeetS.

DR.. f. C. Fisher, of the Insane Asylum, and B.
J. Moore, Esq, of this City, have sent some of
the largest and finest beets We have seen, and
which reflect much credit on their horticultural
care and skill. They are the mango wurtzel, for
cattle, and the ordinary beet for table use. DR..
Fishers largest mango wurtzel weighs 10f pounds,
and his three mango wurtzes together, 29 pounds.
His largest sugar beet weighs 81 pounds, and his
three sugar beets together, 234 pounds Mr.. Moores
largest mango wurtzel weighs ST pounds, and his
three mango wurtzels together, % pounds. HIS
largest sugar beet weighs pounds, and his three
sugar beets together, 2+4 pounds. The weight of
Dr. Fishers six beetS is 52i pounds and Mr.. Moore's
Al pounds We feel bound as just judge to say
that DR.. Fisher takes the palm as to the mango
wurtzelS, and Mr.. Moore as to the sugar beets,
while the former is also entitled to the premium so
lar as the entire weight of the two varieties is
ccrned. Of course me take the beets. Thank you,
gentlemen; and if not content with this decision,
please send us some beet seed next spring. or some
more beets next autumn.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
For the Standard.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.


At a meeting of the Moore County Independ-
ents," Company H. 26th Regiment N c. Volun.
teerS, held at Camp, Carolina City, the
29th day of November, 1861, on notioa, Capt Mar
tin called to the Chair, and Lieut.. @. Dowd,
Richard Street and Duncan Kelly appointed COM
mittee to draft resolutions, who reported as fol-
lows:
When the aged pilgrim weary of life yearns for
rest and dies we feel that it is but momentary a
Fiction, which, in the ordinary course Of nature,
must needs be expected. But when the young man
just ripenng for usefulness and honor, with bright
hopes and prospects before him. is cut down as By
mighty blow, then is reasoning haffied, and our
philosophy put to the blush, and we can but ex-
claim: Truly the ways Of Providence mystic
rious, and past finding OUT ,.;r- 5rvKw1
WHEREAS, Death has again invaded our ranks,
and stricken down by the hand Of disease our much
esteemed fellow soldier, DIR. d. w. Shaw. %. -
ResOlced That in the death of DR.. Shaw, our
company has lost of its most worthy and patri-
otto members, and the Regiment kind, attentive
and skilful physician and surgeon.
ReS0Lred, That the deceased, by his faithful per-
formance of duty, his polite and affable Manner his
upright and manly department, his noble and gen.
heart and his extraordinary kindness and at
tention to the sick, has engraven his memory deep
in our hearts, and while sorrow that he is dead,
it affords us no little Solace to remember that he
sacrificed his life which full of promise for the
future, in the cause of his country, mnstcring to
the sick and afflicted of the Regiment.
Resotred, That we offer our sympathy to the aged
mother and to the brother and sister of the de-
ceased, assuring them, that whilst the has lost
dear son.. and the others an afectionate and wor-
thy brother, we too, by the same sad dispensation
have lost friend, brother, noble comrsde in
arms, whose death has thrown heavy pail of gloom
over our entire camp, and filled every heart with
the most unieigned sadness and sorrow.
ResoIred, That these proceedings be published in
the Standard, Obserrer, and Presbyterian and that
copy be sent to the family of the deceased
~ w. P. MARTIN, Chm'n.
C.'DowD,
aiChAhD oihEEI, committee. - 80 ~
DUNCAN KELLY, ... p I'M
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
English Feeling OH American Affairs

At the Lord Mayors dinner, in l.OadOn 9th
November, Mr.. Adams the Lincoln minister, and
Lord Palmerston were present In toasting Mr..
Adams the Lord Mayor said:
Il am about to associate with this toast the name
Of gent .man whose mind must necessarily, under
the circumstances be occupied much with the affairs
of his own country, which unhappily is at this
ment in condition to require the SympathieS of the
world. In no country will those sympathics be
yielded more readily than III this. [Chcers | need
not say allude to America. will associate with
this toast the name Of the American Minister, and
| can assure him-taking mysely for the moment
to be the exponent Of the feelings and sentiments of
this great city, which have the honor to pre-
side-I can assure him of the entire sympathy of
the citizens OF London, and think may say of the
whole British people. | can assure him that our
most earnest desire is to see the day when those
difficulties which we hope emily temporary, shall
be entirely eradicated from the soil ofthat great and
free country Loud cheers. -
Mr.. Adams responded at some length but made
no particular allusion to American affairs In the
course of some remarks by Lord Palmerston, he
said:
1.-The condition of our revenue is altogether salts
factory, [cheers ;; and, although circumstances be-
yond control may threaten for time to interfere
with the full supplies Of that article so necessary
for the productive industry of the country, yet no
doubt that temporary evil will be productive Of per-
manent good [checrS and we shall find III various
quarters of the globe sure and certain and ample
supplies, which will render us no longer dependent
upon source of production for that which is so
necessary for the industry and welfare of the coun-
try. [Cheers.
Gentlemen, when we look without, we see no
doubt, in many parts Of Europe, circumstances
which, if not dealt with by prudence and discretion,
may lead to local disturbances, which trust will
not at least extend themselves to bring us within
their range. LChcers. On the other side of the
Atlantic we witness with the deepest affection
tcheers with aiilicton which no words can
express cheers differences of the most lamenta-
bic kind among those whom we call our cousins and
our relations. [Cheersl 1t is not for us to pass
Judgment upon there disputes it is enough for us
to offer fervent prayer that such differences may
not be of long continuance and that they may
speedily be succeeded by the restoration of harmony
and of peace. Cheers.
The Court Journal OF late date says it has pos
tive information that at the last Cabinet council
the question of the proprety of breaking the block
ade of the Southern ports was discussed, when il
was agreed that no countenancc could be given to
such proceeding
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-12-07
The Biggest Lie OF the Seasons North Carolina
Reported Returning To the Union

A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT FORMED.
New York, Nov. 2l.-A letter from Hatteras
Inlet the 18th, says: We learn that North Caro-
lima, by a convention of delegates representing
forty-five counties, has declared Provisional Gov
eminent, and has entirely repudiated the secession
act of the State, reafirming her loyalty and devo
ton to the Constitution Of the United States. The
convention met at Hatteras on Monday last. The
act passed contained several sections the substance
of which is as follows
The first declares vacant all the offices of the State
The second names Marble Nash Taylor ProviS-
ional Governor.
The third adopts the Constitution Of the United
States with the statutes and laws contained in the
revised code of 1856.
The fourth repudiates the ordinance of secession,
passed at Raleigh on the Goth Of May, together
with al the other acts then adopted
The fifth directs the Provisional Governor to
order a special election for members Of Congress.
The sixth gives to the Governor authority to
make tenn 2orary appointments to Official vacancies.
The Convention then adjourned, subject to the
call of the President
Governor Taylor has issued his proclamation for
an election in the second Congressional district,
which will be held on Wednesday, the 9th inst.
The foregoing enbodies one Of harles H. Fosters
most enormous lies. NJ Southern State is more
united or more unanimous in its opposition to Lin
colin than North. Carolina. The only Convention
which has been held in this State is in session,
composed of 100 delegates, chosen in May last by
the people, These delegates unanimously signed
the act of secession or separation the goth Of
May last; and the very last thing which they, and
those whom they represent will think Of will be
reunion with the Northern States. They will
never consent under any circumstances, to reuLite
themselves with the non-slaveholding States.