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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-13

s[y- John NJ Hicks, of Harmony, Rock
county, had two fine horses killed by light
ming on Friday week.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-13
BLACKSMITH LINE

short notice and reasonable terms His friends are
invited TO give Lira "A call
August I2jh, 1861. 3Gtf
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-13

A Jenkn Barringr Il Co 5 ST, re, on High street,
Millions lock, Mineral Point, wisconsi.
Bargains for cash Bargains for cash.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-13
ssesssOH3s.

"a CARTER, having removed 20 the stone shop
- on Conuerc street known James JaIns - old
stand, Is prepared to do all kinds Of WORK in the
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-08-13

Linden, June 18th. 1851
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05

later with thousands more. OF a party of
thirty five life long and attached men with
whom he dined In Philadelphia after his
election and before his Inauguration, not
one now remains to call him friend, or to
feel an interest in liz future.
The Genius os the President seems to
have been in repulsion rather than attrac-
ton, and hence no one hOnors the setting
sun. Mr.. Buchanan has-and to his credit
be 1t spoken-felt all these changes of per-
sonal fortune, much less than the sad con-
dIton OF the country, which distinguishes
his administration above all which ever
preceded IT. Intimate acquaintances have
seen TOR three months past that q real sor-
row has been wearing upon the mind and
heart of the President. lie has declared
for many weeks here that he should see
the President elect ineugurated, hear his
oath to support the Constitution, and then
go to his home.
In the midst Of this great excitement and
threatened danger here. he has said: ."
shall ride beside Mr. Lincoln, from the
White House to the Capitol, even il it rain:
bullets. | shall then 90 to Lancaster, pas:
my days in retirement, and seek to find
consolation and religion in the church,
/ Bitter sorrow has taught me that happi-
ness can be found nowhere else" Mr.
Buchanan, therefore, purposes at once up
on his return to his old homestead, to be-
come member of the Presbyterian Church
IN which he has usually wOrshipped. ii,
feels, and let US attribute il rattle. to go0C
than bad impressions. as deeply sorrowfu
for the condition Of the country as the res
| of u.s.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The New Election Law.

We give the Black Republican election
law in to-day's paper.
Our Republican Legislators doubtless
think they have done good thing for their
party IN the passage of this law, but if
they be not sick of it before two years we
shall be greatly mistaken. They have
passed the law, and the next thing is to
see them enforce it. If they do not find
1t difficult task we shall be astorished.
The Republicans attempted to pass
stringent registry law, but were foiled by
the Democrats in the Senate. This law
however answers their purpose to some
extent. 1t places unreasonable and redieu
lous restrictions upon the exercise of the
right of suffrage. Its penalties 60 beyond
all bounds ofjussice and its provisions are
neither sustained by reason or common
sense.
But Democrats can stand this STUPID
and outrageous enactment if the Repul-
icans can. In two years the Republican
party will be dead The next Legislature
will be Democratic-and then these infa-
nous laws will be wiped out Of our statute
book
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
ELECTION.

To day the electors of this city choose
their municipal officers for the ensuing
year.
Contrary to the expectations of many the
Republicans are in the field with full
ticket. They hope to succeed through the
apathy, which we regret to say, exists ia
our party to a considerable extent.
Bot now that Democrats have something
to contend against, they should arouse and
meet their old foes as 10 days of yore. No
time should be lost, and every man whose
heateis Sge Democracy and who desires
the welfare ofour city should be at his post
canvassing for the good old psrty that new
er caused dissolution of the Union or
financial distress and ruin to the country.
Fellow Democrats, we appeal to you to
strike for victory once more. The banner
of Democracy has been borne in triumph
through every contest in our city hitherto,
and it must not be lowered ia this time Of
our country's severest trial. We have a
ticket composed Of good men and true, and
in every respect the equal, If not the SUI
perior, of that offered by the Republicans
Let us 90 to work and elect it by our usual
majority. Let not the name of single
nominee be stricken from it, that our yicto
ry may be complete. Vote the whole ticket
from Mayor to constable and you vii
| never have occasion TO rue il.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The Die rs cast.

Yesterday the administration of James
Buchanan came to an end, and the reins
of government were assumed by Abraham
Lincoln. The last political die is cast. 1t
is now over. The fat has gone forth irrev
ocably for peace or war.
We cannot inform cur readers in this
issue of the Signal what fate has befallen
US, the inaugural Of the new President not
having reached us as yet. In our next
paper, however, we shall be able to pub
fish the important document and our views
upon it.
In the meantime we await the appear
ance Of the programme of the Chief Exec
utive with feelings of fear and dread. His
speeches on his way to Washington, and
bis precipitate flight over the last part of
his journey, leave us little ground for hope.
His flight gives us no great confidence in
his courage and manhood, while his studi-
GUS evasion of committing himself on the
all important issues of the day, in his nu-
merous speeches, lead us to fear that he
will be the supple tool of such traitors as
Chase, and Sumner, and Giddiugs, and
Lovejoy.
1t 1t be true that Lincoln has decided
upon the war policy. his administration
will be the reign of blood and terror. We
are upon the brink of n fearful revolution
and upon his shoulders rests the RESPONSE
bility of hurting US over the dreadful preci
pice, or averting appalling scenes of blood
and carnage and unparalleled misery.
We know it is useless to speculate thus
now, when the real facts will be known to
most Of our readers before this paper reach
es them, still we cannot forbear few re-
marks in anticipation of the results which
we appreherd. 1t has been four months
since LiIcoln's election, and be has calmly
looked on and saw State after State with
draw from the Union, and new confede>
racy formed by them, when, by the utter>
ance of a single sentence, he could have
lulled the storm and preserved the country
from the almost certain destruction which
threatens her. In consideration Of this
there is little to encourage the despairing
that his declaration of sentiments and poll
cy on yesterday was what the crisis and
times called for. He seems to lack the
moral courage to break loose from his party
trammels and proclaim for the Union and
peace. Therefore, we repeat again, that
We await the receipt Of the inaugural of
our new President with an anxiety border.
ing on fear; as, in our estimation, it en-
bodies the mornentuous issue of peace or
International existence or national ruin.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The Mammoth srvtndIe.

The banking law passed by our recent
Black Republican Legislature, will turn
out to be the most stupendous swindle of
the day. A. W. Mack, the blackleg bank
er of this district, is the father of the meas
ure. He was elected to the Senate by the
Republicans of this district, and has paid
them off by fastening law upon them that
will rob the hard working people of this
State oas of millions of dollars.
1t is no exaggeration on our part to say,
that the finances Of the State are in a per-
ilous condition. If the banks had been left
alone, they might have lived through the
crisis. But this did not suit the views of
the stock jobbing Republicans. Incompe-
tent to earn an honest lively hood they have
Matched up scheme to break our banks in
order that they might have an opportunity
to rob tho people with greater success.
If the people of Illinois do not lose five
or six millions of dollars by the fugling Of
the Republicans with the banks, we shall
acknowledge that we know nothing about
the rules of trade and the principles of
effect and value. Already the crash has
commenced, and it will go on until the bills
| OF more than One-half of our banks will not
be worth twenty cents on the dollar.
How long will the people submit to be
! pillaged and their substance taken from
then by clan of unqnncipled Black Re
publican spectators.
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The South CaroIinIans po,
Afraid of BlOckade

The Charleston Mercury Of the 18th tall.
as if South Carolina was not much A..
turbed by threats Of blockading her nom,
1t saysi
Our ports are to be blockadedi II.
Constitution and the Macedonian, and -.
Wyoming and the BROOKLYN, and uos.;I.
a score besides, are to hang bout our ro,,:
and the duties, which are all that chr D..
ing brethren want at our hands-aoa,,
friGute-not lore, nor ellowship-thes. a.,
20 be collected at the entrance Of our b,,
bors
We will pay no tributeI
Let the ports be blOckaded. Charls,to.
and Savannah, and Mobile, and New o.,
! leans-we will form goodly fellowship vb,.
our ports are blockade5. We bid Won vS
come to the simple fare Of an agrienltuSs.
! people. We have provisions enough !,
every homestead in South Carolina 70 nd
year-hog and hominy 10 abundance :
We will buy no more Northern kickshsu,
We will make our cwr " nett Augus
God VIII give 10 our granaries good con
crop. In September we shall be gathers,
from millions Of acres Of cotton. We hs,'
much cotton on hand now; which ii
world wants. What Great Britain a..
France will do for cotton with our ~
blockaded, we can't exactly say but !,
expect that they will find q way to bri,,
US English and French cloths, and e,.t'
meres, and negro clothes, in plree Of thos
rascally. shaggy and worthless stuffs. via
which the Yankees have beer cheating /,
year after year. We will wear those COD
be sure; and Great Britain and Fran
may get our cotton ne they can.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05

The Provisional Cons tituiion sSion.,d nv
the seeded States differs from the Con>,;S
tuition of the United States in several i'm
portant particulars. The alterations and
additions are as fUliows.
ALTERATIONS.
l. The Provisional Constitution diHsrs
from the other in this That the Ie ,is,a.
tive powers OF the Provisional Goyernmen.
are vested in the Congress now assembled
and this body exercises all the functions
that are exercised by either CT both bran
ches OF the United States Government
=. The Provisional President holds his
once Tor one year, unless sooner superseded
10y the establishment Of permanent Gov
eminent.
D. Zach State is erected into distinct
judicial District-;he judge having all the
powers heretofore vested in the District
ana CIRCUIT Courts; and the several Dis
fiet Judges together compose the Supreme
oench-a majority Of them cons .ituting a
quorum. =
1. Wherever the word -Uniou'oceu,s in
the United States Consultation the word
"Confederacy" is substituted.
THE FOLLOWING ARE rHE App,TtoSs
l. The President may veto any separats
appropriation, without vetoing the whole
bill IN which II is contained.
The African slave trade il rrob;b;-
ted P'O"i0'-
3. Congress is empowered TO nrobib;,
the introduction of slaves from a1v :, -
not member Of this Confederaev.
4. Ali appropriations must he pnor A. q.
demand o! the President. or heads NJ A.
partments.
OMISSIONS
=, Ahere Is no prohibition on members
oil Congress holding other ,fices Of bonor
anu enoiument under the Provisional
Government.
z. There is no provision for neutral
spot Tor the location of q seat Of Govern
ment, or for sites for forts, arseuals and
dock yards. Consequently there is no
reference made to the Territorial bowers
of the Provisional Government.
The section IN the old Constitution in
reference to capitation and other direct tar.
Is omitted also, the section providing thai
no tax, or duty shall be laid on imports and
exports.
4. The prohibition on States keeuing
troops, or ships Of war, in time of peace. Is
omitted.
8. The Consultation being provisional
merely, no provision is made for its ratifi-
cation.
AMENDhEN7s.
1. The fugitive slave clause of the old
Constitution is so amended as % contain
the word i" slave" and to rroyide for fuJl
compensation in cases Of abduction. or
fOrcibie rescue, on the part of the State In
which such abduction or rescue NAV take
place. -'
Z. Congress, by vote of two thirds,usy
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05

The WASHINGTON Map OF THE L. s.
Lieut.. Maury's map of the United States
has at last been completed 1t is the finest
map yet published in this country Besides
being the most accurate of any, it contains
vast amount of information of great value
to the student, the business man and the
scholar. Indeed, it is almost library of
itself. The high reputation of Lient Mau.
ry as commander in our navy, and ability
as surveyor and geologist, is all the en-
dorsement this map requires before the
American people. Dir. S. D. Foote and
Mr.. Charles IL. Patrick are the agents for
this county, and will wait on our citizens
for their subscriptions to the valuable work i.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
NH. Douglas, Propos,,,on,

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press writes on Friday. the
22d ut, as follows:
'l Ii Is the purpose OF Judge Douglas to
make proposition to the Senate to carry
the action OF the peace Congress to a direct
vote of the people of all the States. lie
takes the idea from the example of the first
Congress, after the adoption of tho Federal
Constitution. Virginia and New York de-
clined for some time to ratify the Constitu-
ton, demanding that certain amendments
be made to that instrument. Although
this condition was not accepted, the first
Congress OF the United States passed an
act reciting that Virginia and New York
demanded additional amendments. and re
ferred the matter for decision to the States
who adopted the amendments required nv
tho two States referred to. and thus closed
the very threatening difficulty. Judge
Douglas will recite IN his preamble to the
proposition OF the peace Congress. that
WHEREAS, Virginia having suggested
cei tan amendments to the Federal Consti-
tuition, which, in her opinion, were es,en-
tial to the Union, and having invited her
sister States to send Commissioners. for the
purpose of taking her recommendations in
to consideration, to which invitation twenty
States have responded, aud all combined
having prepared plan of settlement.
which, in their opinion, would promote The
we'll being Of the cosntry.
Therefore, Be 1t ordained and enacted Inn
the tIco Houses IN Congress assembled. fbot
the. .rbole subject be referred to the people o f
the States.
This will give time for Mr.. Lincoln 10
develop his policy, and will strengthen the
hands Of the Union men in every section of
the CoRfederacy. / do not doubt that II
this suggestion is adopted we shall have
peace in thirty days, and that The pro-
gramme of the Conference called by Vir.
gipia will be heartily approved by two.
thirds Of the people Of all the States Of the
Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The Funeral of Mr.. EIwood.

The mortal remains Of Hon. n. d. Ell.
wood were conveyed to their last resting
place in lakewood Cemetry, on Tuesday
last. The funeral was the largest that ever
took place in cur city. The cortege. con-
sistlng of the various Masonic Orders the
City Council, the Fire Companies. and
mOurhsrs and citizens in carriages and on
foot, was nearly mile long. The services
were performed in the Episcopal Church by
the Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, who delivered a
most appropriate and affecting discourse,
The vast eUncourse outside the church was
addressed by tue Rev. Mr.. Locke, of Chi
cage, in an able and eloquent manner.
The day, indeed, was sad one for our
city and all classes of our citizens seemed
to appreciate it. Business was SUSPENDED
and the stores were closed during the SOL
eEn ceremonies at the Church and Gene
try.
Such testimonials of respect were due
from our citizens to man who had dona
50 much for our city and COMMUNITY. and
who possessed nature SO noble and a ba,-.
SO KIND and genial, as Mr.. Elwood.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The Missouri Convention.
st. Louis, Feb. d

~ b'uis, I CD. Is.
Dispatches to the Democrat saw that the
Convention met at Jefferson City at II
ci"Sk inns morning. Judge Orr called
the Convention to order.
X Gamble, of St. Louis, was elected
temporary chairman j l. Miner of CoIo
temporary secretary. Committees ON ere
dentials and permanent organization wsro
appointed, when it being found that oniv
% members were present, the Convention
adjourned till ten o'cbck to morrow.
after the permanent organization is ar
iiecsed, the Convention will probably ad-
lonrn to st Louis, Mercantile Librarv
nan being rendered for that purpose.
news 9f adjournment of the Peace Con.
ference and the passage of Corwin's prono.
sifion produced pleasant effect upon
members. Elk Governor Sterling Price.
Will probably permanent president.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
The southern Congress.
Montgomery. Feb. Of


Mr.. Wrighfs resolution for discussions
on permanent Constitution will be up for
public consideration to morrow.
Mr. Gibbons resolution instructing The
Naval Committee to inquire into the pro-
priety OF constructing several iron plated
sloops was adopted.
The act to raise provisional forces of the
Confederate States, aud for other PURPOSES
directs, among other provisions, that The
President shall take charge of all military
operations between the Confederaey and
other powers.
An act was passed to raise money to SIM.
port the governments. 1t authorizes the
President 20 borrow fifteen million dollars
payable iE ten years with interest at 3 ner
cent. The last section directs the Ievying
of an export duty of ] per cent. per Ii o5
cotton exported after the LIST of August 70
create a fund to liquidate the principal and
interest of the loan.
Thscommittss On flags have no. reported.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
Arrival or,he Pony Express.

Fort Kearney, March L.
The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to Feb. 10Th, passed here this morn
ing, several hours ahead of time.
Several companies are eudeavorine to
get bills through the Legislature authoriz-
ing street railroads in San Francisco.
Lady franklin sailed on the 18th for
British Columbia
Fhe Pony Express, with atlantic dates
81 feb'y ID, had arrived, bringiugthe news
OF the passage of the Pacific Railroad Bill
by the Senate, which was joyfully receiy-
ed
The overland mail stage arrived at Los
Angeles on the 18th, having left the mail
bags at Tucson, on account of Indian
troubles The next stage was expected to
briug them in.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
what President Buchanan
Proposes 10 do,

4. b." writes to the New York Er-
press from Washington. as follows. of The
closing days of Mr.. Buchanan's admins
traiion. 'he reflections in which he indul.
ges' and the determination to see his sue
eessor lnaugu:ated, aad his purpose to re-
turn Immediately thereafter to the shades
OF Lancaster:
Il is popular to abuse Mr.. Buchanan. for
ne has now no power, and but few friends
The Republicans deligh. to call him tyrant
knave and rogue, and Democrats denounce
him as an idiot. rogue, and imbecile. Rnt
10 sober truth he is none of these. but one
who, after over forty years of public SER
vice, has made and lost more friends than
perhaps any man who ever before held nub
Inc once IN the country. In six months
alter his election be quarrsled with some Of
BIS best personal and political friends. and
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
Republican Nominations.

The Republicans at their meeting on
Saturday night nominated full ticket, as
follows:
For Mayor. VIM. Adams; Marshal, P.
P. Scarrett; Treasurer, Thos. Hatton Jr.;
Assessor. N. IL. Cutter; Collector, c.
Hecht; Street Commissioner, NJ. C. Bis
sell Attorney, W. c. Goodhue; Police
Magistrate, W. B. Hackly; School Inspec-
tors, lst Dist. w j. jones, I'd Dist. c. H.
Weeks Alderman-lst Ward. ]. C. Wil>
liams, % j. Hicky, 81 DR.. Bailey, 4th Rod
ney House, 9Th S. II. Sanford, 9th DR..
Reese. Constables-1st Ward, II Law, Sd
John Jewell, 4th John Terry, 5th J. P.
Pinuey. 9th j. Whitmore.
We have no fault to find with the gen.
rlemen composing this ticket If the Dem
ocrats pull true, it will be beat so bad that
the several candidates after election will
need certificates to prove that they were
running at all
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Mayor.
S. w. BOWEN.
Marshall,
ANTHONY McNERNY.
Treasurer,
BENZ. RICHARDSON.
Assessor.
R. E. BARBER.
Collector,
MICHAEL SEBASTIAN.
Attorney,
B. A. FULLER.
Street Commissioner,
JAMES O'REILLY.
Police Magistrate,
W. j. HEATH.
School Inspectors,
LIST District.-JOHN GARRISON,
I'd " S. w. STONE.
Aldermen,
l. War5.-WILLIAM WERNER.
2. f" JOHN THIELER.
3. sc ANTHENY SCHEIDT.
4. " NJ L COOK.
5. 90 RE GOODELL.
6. L PORTER.
Constables,
/. Ward.-J. PATRICK.
2. DAVID OBRIEN.
3 HENRY YOUNG.
4. :: PETER O'BRIAN.
5. g PATRICK GoGGINS.
6. JOHN HOW.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05

GRAND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
We would call attention to the notice of
the sale Of the personal property belonging
to the estate Of the late George Barnet
deceased, which may be found in our ad-
versising columns. The stock to be sold
is of superior blood and heretofore has
taken the first premiums at our county
Fairs. Sale to take place on the Goth inst =.
on the farm, 5 miles east of Lockport.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
To the Polls.

Democrats, are you making proper ef-
forts to elect cur ticketf Have you made
up your minds that the Union splitters
shall get another thrashing in this city
The time for talking is now past. 1t is
personal Efforts we want now. Let our
active men stand by the polls and see that
there be fair play. And let every Demo,
cratic voter be brought out.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
Tyler DenOuneIng the Peace
Conference.
Richmond, March

ANICUnOuu, March I.
President Tyler and Mr. Leddon have
returned from the Peace Conference at
Washington, and were serenaded tonight.
Blth spoke. Tyler denounced the result
Of the Conference as a worthless affair. and
said the South had nothing to hope for
from the Republicans. Leddon said it was
deiusioO, a shame, an insult, and an Of
fence to tho South. Lieut. M1utague made
a secession speech. The secession feeling
is increasing.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
He sent for them,

Seward committed great blunder in
prociaimingsfo for the Union and peace with.
out consulting N orton and Streeter. But
in order to make amends and guard against
such fatal oversight, in the future, he sent
for them and we presume they have gone
down to Washington to see that every thing
is done ap right,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-03-05
Look cut for Frauds.

We understand that our city is flooded
with spurious tickets. In order that there
may be no cheating, let every Democrat
examine his ticket before voting and see
that it corresponds with the one at the head
Of this paper.