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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
4buse of Freedmen.

NEW I DIRK, November Is.
The Tri6unes correspondent writing
from Charleston on the 8th, gives a long
list of outrages upon freedmen by people
in various parts of South Carolina Many
negroes have been shot, and others treated
IN the most cruel manner. In several
cases where negroes have been working
for a share of the crop, they were driven
OFT after the crop was gathered, without
receivlnga any compensation for their labor.
tie says there have as yet been but very
few contracts made for the ensuing wear,
planters, for the most part preterring to
wait and gee what system of labor the
Legislature may adopt
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

that our army was all cut to pieces, and
had lost % 600 men at Bull Run. If they
had been sober they could have thought
of the 40 boys from your city who were
in that terrible battle and rout- l don't
think they would have sent for NJ. i.
johnson to harangue in Mineral Point, nor
do / think they would have countenanced
the Dubuque Herald and the Chicago
Times a. organs of the party, if Whiskey
had been 81, per gallon. / tell you the
$500 per gallon Revenue Tex has touched
them in a tender place. Why, even j. Il
was sober Oh election day, and you know
all these men think J. some, and very
influential man.
Yours, &c.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
Monuments.
Table-Tops,
ADm1NIsTrATOR,S SALE

IN PR0BA TE-IOWA COUNTY COURT.
In the matter the estate Of Charles Noble de-
ceased.
oIlCh Is hereby given that by virtue and In pur-
suance OF Order of License made in said mat
Ter on the 18th day OF November, A. D. 1863 by the
'ountE court OF said county, the undersigned, ad-
mihS'rator OF said estate, will the Sth day Of De-
ceho,t next at the premises OF said deceased offer
Tor SAFE at public Yenduc all the personal property OF
sld deceS ed consisting in part Of Horses and Colts
IL head Of horned Cattle 45 Hogs large lot Of tim
othy lay Wheat, Rye and Oats in the bin Corn in
Ie ueta I.rgc ricks OF Flax, seed on; Tanning sill,
wagons, sets Harness. Bob sled, Reaper and Now
or, TRAN Df, Plows, Harrors, Cultivaors, Roller
III snort, comp etc of Farming Implements, and
many other articles too numerous to name.
Sald sale will commence Mt O'clock a. n.
Dated Nov. 20, 1865.
AMOS HAYS, Administrator.
noyo3 ou4-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Ecening Post says. the Presi-
dent has recently decided to issue rations
to suffering freedmen in Southern States
during the coming winter, and also to
such whites as may be destitute. The
President recently declared that freed
men should have full protection in their
rights TO settle Oh public lands in Florida
and Iexas open TO pre-emptiOn.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
LATER
New York. NoYembe

TORONTO, November lG-evening The
excitement has somewhat subsidized The
troops are still under arms and patrols
out
Hon. Darcy McGee, in speech made
at Montreal last night denounced The
Fenians as ravishers. Speaking OF the
anticipated invasion, he says, 10 the
banks would be the cry Of one set; 10 the
conrentS of the other The hate of Cain,
the cupidity Of Judas, and the lust of Be-
hal, would be the justification of the well
sorted lies, for the objects of both won d
be plumber and Of oil outrage"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
The Liberals in Mexico are reported

The Liberals in Mexico are reported
to have captured Monterey, and are still
besieging Matamoras. Of the prospects
of their success at the latter place adeices
are conflicting A large number of adj
ditional French troops are reported TO
have arrived, and the Liberals are reported
to have receised reinforcements at Mata-
moras The Mexican news generally is
contradictory, as usual
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

A good deal of excitement has been
caused in Nashville through the discovery
by the committee of the Legislature a9-
pointed 70 investigate the affairs of the
state Bank, that between five and six mil
lions in spurious notes had been issued
by the rebel Governor Harris and his ac-
completes. Their plan was to issue the
notes and date them back before the re-
bellion commenced, i'll order to give them
greater apparent value, especially in
case Of collapse of the rebellion.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

tUR CLAIMS AGAINST EHGLAxD-A New
ORR paper has rumor from Washington
that the strongest possible grounds viii he
taken by our Government in the matter Of
our relations with Great Britain; that cur
claims will be backed up, if necessary. by
our whole military naval force; and that an
army of observation, numbering not less
than 10000 men, VIII be placed on the
Canadian frontier before the middle of
next month
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
FOR SALE.

4 FARV OF 10 acres of land, being the south cast
n or. Of she north west or. OF section 80, town 5
range east. The same being ali under fence and in
good cuitivatio or. with good brick Dwelling House
and convenient ont houses and neverfaliug springs
Of water on The same. A good Hay bottom with
stream Of living water running through il is on the
place The said farm Is and half miles east Of
the city of Mineral Point
For further particulars apply to
Ms. SARAH FHILLIPs
-iTf 81 ths PTenisct
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

INDIAN MURDERERs HUSG-The execu-
Non OF the two Indians, Tah-ta-chab-
name alias Medicine Bottle, and Sbak-
opee, dt'dS Little Six, sentenced upon the
charge OF participation in the massacre
IN Minnesota IN the summer of 1862 oc-
CURED on Saturday last at Fort SneiIi,g
and was witnessed BY a large concourse Of
people The chiefs meet taeir fate with
Indian stoicisn
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
Yours, &c.

On the principle of 'set q rogue to
catch q rogue" it has been decided to en-
ploy female detectives to ferret out the
female smugglers on the Canada frontier,
who are extensively engaged in ''spirit-
ing" silks, laces, etc, across the line IN
violation of the United States rcYenue
laws
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

KILLED A BEAR-Mr Edward Pinick.
Of uba, informs US that he killed nice
fat bear one day last week, also that he
has killed five large wild cats within a
short time We understand that game,
especially deer, - quite plenty in this
county this fal. We have heard of a
number being killcd.-Richland County
O6ssrrer
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

The citizens of Tullahoma, Tenncs-
see, having refused to obey the order Of
Gen. Thomas, requiring them to rebuild
treedmen's schoolhouse which thew had
burned, the General has sent n military
'oree to that point to secure enforcement
Of the order
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

OIL N GRANT COUNTY.-The Plattevlle
Witness, SAYS oil has been discovered in
the town of Clifton, two miles Northeast
of the Animation Post Office The editor
has visited the place and thinks the indi-
cations fully as good as those Of Copper
Greek in Crawford county He SAYS :
There is 4 large tract of country e1-
tending through Sank, Richland. Vernon,
and Crawford counties, which has been
thrown up, and broken into innumerable
fragments, by the force of petroleum
gases. This section Of country is "a suc-
cession of high abrupt bluffs, deep valleys,
raTInes and basins, intersp erSed with in
Vulnerable little streams and brooks and
springs Of water, and it nav be truthfullv
said that the Indications aud flow of pc
troleum Is observed on almost every spring
and stream throughout this great extent
OF country. The nature of this country
l. such rs TO admit of anv number Of
creyices below the surface. which are un>
doubtedly filled with petroleum. ANY one
who viii take time To visit this region will
admit that the earth has been disturbed
and broken IN sufficiently to admit of
reservoirs that will hold ut least q paving
quantity Of petroleum.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
In Probate---Iov.a County Court.

ID INC aer OF the Estate OF Charles Noble, deceased
EFTERS OF administration having been this day is
sued to Amos Iiays of said county and six months
from tAe date heroofbeg allowed and limit ed creditors
TO present their claims against said deceased for eam
nation and allowance II is ordered that all claims and
demands against the estate of said deceased be re-
ceiyed and adjusted before the Judge OF this Court
and for that purpose will be at his Office in the vii
lage Of Dodgeville the first Monday Of each month
during the term bove limited.
and it i further ordered. that said administrator
without delay cause copy Of this order Ia be published
for four successive in the Mineral Point Tribune
weekly newspaper circulating in tho County Of low
and also that ne cause like copy be posted up
four different puSlic places in said county.
Dated November Sth, 1865.
JOHN BONNER
nov23 414T County jed e.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

s.whseveris not prepared tosacrifce party organza
D, atforls the altar Of his country does
not dsssrse the support and countendnce 81 non
eat people
: uK5E TWO: PATRIOTS AND TRAIToRsF
Stephen 4 Douglas
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

~~ We publish by request the follew
Ing letter to gentleman in this city. The
writer is careful observer of men and
things, and the subject of his letter is
worthy Of consideration We omit real
names
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

CtONE into the enclosure of the subscriber living in
u the Town of hiiiin, "a miles South ofthe Village,
about the 10Th of October, 1861 SorreI gare
and Colt. The Mare is supposed to be 10 years old
both hind feet White, other marks. The Colt is
also Sorrel-no marks.
The owner Is requested TO call, prove property, pay
charges an take the away.
D. 3. MOORE.
Nov. pth, 1865. 4ws-46.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

Gen. Duff c. Green, Quartermaster
General of Georgia. during the war, died
fev dnTs since in Mobile
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

LAMESTABLE AFFAIR. - In Muscoda,
Grant county, last Friday a lad sixteen
years of age, named Charles Dimock, a
son OF Mr.. John II Dimock, of Chicago,
and heir to the principal part of the estate
Of Asa Dim0ck, went out to do some chores
in the morning. aud about an hour after
the barn. His feet were touching the
floor, and it is supposed he was only ex-
perimenting, as he had recently attended
Il circus in Chicago where one of the per
formers went through the motions Of hang
ing himself, and since then he had talked
about j, a good deal, and wondered how
it would seem. He was bright, intelli-
gent lad, and liked by all who knew him
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22

In the matter Of the VIII and Testament Of Henry
Adams deceased.
ON reading and fling an instrument in writing pUr-
porting be the Last wi and testament Of Henry
Adams late said County deceased II Is ordered that
the proofs said be heard before the Judge
Of this Court OF the nth day of December A d. 1865
81 the Probate Office IN the Village OF nodgevflle
And il is further ordered that pubic notice thereof
be given all persons interested ny pnoshng copy
OF this order for three weeks successfully prior said
day OF hearing in the Mineral Point Tribune weekly
newspaper circulating in said county
Dated Nov eTnber 18th, 1855.
JOHN BONNER
Comfy Jaiss
l.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
STRAY NOTICE.

VNAKEN up by the subscriber. living in the South
l. East part of the ToSa OF NIifIlm, Iowa County,
on or about the 1st of November, 1865. one White
Roam Heifer, supposed 10 be three years oId-two
notches in the left ear.
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property pay damages and take said stray away.
HENRY BURNHAN.
Mifiin, Nov, 18th, 1855 Ave-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
NOTICE.
TAKEN UP

pY the subscriber, living in Diamond Grove on the
~ both OF October 1855, white BULL with red
ears and red nose-supposed to be year old last
spring.
The owner is requested to CALL prove property, pay
charges aud take the same away
ADAM GOELZ.
Linden, Nov. 1858. 4u45s
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-11-22
1ew Aduertis
Practical Marble Worker.

Has just opened in the old Land once just above the
Presbyterian hurch, and is prepared 20 furnish
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
NORTH CAROLINA ADVERTISER.

The undersigned have established in the City of
Raleigh, Agency for the purpose OF buying and
selling Real Estate in North Carolina. In connec-
ton Herewith, and auxiliary thereto they will
publish double sheet, twenty-four column weekly
newspaper wherein will be advertised, free OF cost.
all lands offered for sale through their agency, and
which will be devoted the dissemination OF lnfor
nation concerning the agricultural, mineral, manu-
featuring and other resources of the State By
means of competent Agents in every county they
will show the present advancement and special Ca
liabilities for future development of each
1t will be found, investigation, that no State in
the Union can present such combination of adj
yantages as North Carolina. Situated midway be-
tween the colder regions Of the North and the more
tropical chimes of the South, its land stretching
from the sea-coast to the mountains, yield bountfu
Of cotton tobacco, rice, grain, fruits, pas
turage, grapes and other products, while in its bo
som lie rich mines of gold and iron, copper, lead,
COAL and other minerals, its rivers afford water
power sufficient for the most extensive factories, and
in its forests boundless supplies of naval stores
timber and material for tanning Under the recent
change in the system of labor it becomes the interest
Of proprietors to part with portion of their real
estate and it is the object of this enterprise through
agencies in Boston, New York, Philadelphia Balti-
more Washington, and other chief cities, to bring
these abundant resources of the State the notice
of men of energy and capital, to get together the
seller and the buyer, and to aid in starting North
Carolina in a career OF prosperity heretofore un-
known.
The sAdvertiser' will be furnished free of charge
to all customers and to others at One Dollar per
annum. The first number will be issued by the LIST
of July, if the type and necessary material
already ordered can be procured from New York be-
fore that time Those DESTROYS to advertise in the
first number will please communicate to the under
signed at once Moderate commissions will be
charged where sales are made
BATTLE, HECK & CO.,
Raleigh, n. c.
KEMP P. BATTLE,
J. NJ. HECK,
B. P. WILLIAMSON. June 10, 1865. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27

DRS ". W. & R. K. GREGORY beg leave to
announce to the citizens of Charlotte and the sur
rounding country that they have resumed their Prac
tce, and may be found at their Office or residence
at all hours wlteE not professionally engaged
They hope by determination to devote all their
time and energies assduously to their profession to
njoy deservedly the confidence of the people and
tract as large portion of their patronage as has
awarded to them heretofore.
N. B.-They will receive few Students, to whom
especial attention will be given and every effort
made to prepare them for College. TO-
May %, 1865. Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
DIR. PRETCHARD

Respectfully announces to his friends and the pub
tic that he has reopened his Office and Store oppo-
site the Court House, to carry general Produce
and Family Supply Business.
All manner of Produce bought. All family sup
plies furnished. .
June y. 1868. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
SCHOOL NOTICE.

take pleasure in informing the patrons of my
School, that have associated with me in Teaching.
Mr. A. BURWELL, A. B.
There yet remain six weeks of the Session. during
which time shall teach in the Male Academy
building. New pupils will be received
For terms apply to Mr. Burwell or myself.
R. II. GRIFFITH, A NJ.
May 20, 1865. if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All persons who removed Cotton from the old
field below the Mint, are requested to return the
same to John l. Alexander, Agent in Charlotte, who
may be found, usually, at Cruses Store If so re-
turned all viii be well if not, prosecution will be
entered against the parties whose names are known
r. G. LEWIS.
June 10, 1885, st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27

The Terms of PardOn-WhO are 10 be restored "A .
{. zenship and eA0 are to be di.frOnehised- Tao. .
are excluded from the Amnesty may make ,p,tisl
plicatioa to the President for Pardon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
Tal1orln&
JOHN VOGEL,

PR ACTICAL TAILOR,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to- manu-
facture gentlemens clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best exertons will be given
render satisfaction to those who patronzef him.
Shop opposite kerrs Hotel, next door to Brown &
Stitt's store.
January /, 1865. ..-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON. JAS w. BURROWS
COTTON. COTTON.

The undersigned wish to buy One Thousand bales
OF Cotton, for which the highest market price will
be paid in Gold or Greenbacks.
Apply, in our absence, to VIM E. Slit, at the
Johnston building, four doors above Kerrs Hotel.
e 4 DAVIDSON L BURROWS.
Charlotte, June 10, 1865 3m 49,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
j. Il. BUTLER,
Matchmaker &. JeWeIer.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country that he has opened shop in
the store occupied by c. NJ. Query, next to Springs
corner, where he will give prompt attention to re-
pairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c.
Watch-glasses and materials in general at whole
sale and retail.
May %, 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
NOTICE..

respectfully tender my professional services in
the practice of Medicine and Surgery, to the citi-
zens of Charlotte and the surrounding country.
Office the Charlotte Bank.
ROBERT GIBBON, N. D:
May 20, 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
FOR SALE.

Fifteen Barrels LINSEED OIL for sale wholesale
or retail.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON.
jane ~, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-27
WANTED,

Five Thousand Dollars in Notes on North Car.
Banks. Apply TO J. NJ. SPRING
June 8, 1865.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-03-14
suER1DAN's SPLENDID VICTORY

ArrivHTOf his Prisoners at WInches-
ter-DetRIlS OF the EngHgcment--A
Fleet Horse Saves ERrIy-Inehec-
tuaI Attempt to Recover the PrIs-
Oners.
Eighty seven commissioned officers,
eleven hundred and sixty-6ve privates and
seven pieces Of artillery, captured by
Sheridan at FisherVille, reached Wiuches-
ter on Wednesday, under strong guard.
The following details of the expedition, up
to the I'd inst, are communicated by officers
accompanying it:
General Sheridan left Winchester on
Monday the 9th ult., with the First Di.
vision of cavalry, General Merritt; the
Third Division of cavalry, General Custer !;
and one brigade of the Second Cavalry Di-
vision, Col. Cspehart Of the second Virginia,
commanding, with two sections, or four
pieces, of artillery. After riding three
days, averaging nearly thirty miles day,
the force arrived within four miles of
staunton. .4-..
Gen. Sheridan had by this time learned
Vi Lue pOSlllOO OF tue
enemy. He learned that up to the day
previous General Early had his headquar-
ters in StauntoD; that his force was small,
and that there was probable chance to
capture the entire force. 1t appeared that
General Early was apprised of the advance
Of ourtroopst for the day previous to the
entrance of our troops into Staunton he
! notified the citizens that the Yankees were
coming, and it was possible he might not
be able to hold the town. The inhabitants
acted on his advice, and removed their val
liable property to place of safety. 1t
is said among their things moved was
the enormous sum of one million of dollars
10 gold, the property of the banks iu the
town. This treasure was sent to Char
lotteville.
ATOP. N. on the third day, two or thres
hours after coming iato camp, General
Sheridan ordered General Devin's brigade
of Merritt's division, to break camp and
move forward. TIE night was dark. wei
and unpleasant; but under the direction d
faithful guides and scouts they moved on
to the town of Stsuuton, driving the enc.
my's pickets pell NELL before them. PASSING
through the town almost without opposi
tion. From Staunton the brigade took thu
Rockfsh Gap Road, which ruus East.
Southeast from the town, aud proceeded
to Christian's Greek, which is seven mile
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-03-14
Miscellaneous Items.
P. II. SHERIDAN,
Major General.

NEW YoRK, March l3I-Auother skirm-
ish between Sherman's cavalry and tnAt
under the rebel Wade Hampton on the Sd
inst, at point not named. is reported in
the Richmond papers. The rebal Colonel
Aiken was killed aud Hampton's Adjutant
General was wounded, but these are all
the particulars ofthe atflir furnished.
The Richmond Examiner is informed by
rebel officer from South Carolina, that
Sherman has completely davas 'ated the
portion OF that state through which he
passed. This officer says that he has not
spared a house in his track.
Gen. Emory OF the 18Th corps, has sue.
ceeded Gen. Hancock as Commander of the
Middle Military Department, comprising
the lower part Of the Shanendoah Valley.
All the rebel forces in the Valley have
been concentrated at Lynchburg, which
place some accounts represent that they
were still busiiy engaged in strengthening,
at very recent date, probably with the
design of atfOrding Lea another good point
to fall back to when Richmond and Peters.
burg shall become unteuabIe.
A Herali's Baton Rouge correspondent
of the 81 says:
Geu. Battle had gone on a raid into the
interior. The results have not transpired.
The exchange of prisoners at the mouth
OF Red river continued
Geu. McKean has relieved Gen. Ullman
10 command at Morgauzia.
A Washington special says: "a
The War Department attaches very little
importance to Bragg's reporte success 10
North Carolina, as TIE force captured must
have been only a construction party, ac-
compsuied by a small force as guard. Tnev
we're re-opeuiug the Atlanta L North Car
olina Railroad
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DOWN STILL LOWER.

T HAVE REDUCED rHs PRTSSg ~ CALy11s
! 1n1 Hnaltns this day 70 eotres5oai vita New
fe2 U.s. RHoDRS.