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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03

SUBSTITUTES FOR CoTros.-The Govern
ment now uses for twine, for postal purposes,
fax instead of cotton. The material Is stron-
ger and safer than cotton twine, and a hun
dred yards more to the pound is produced.
their passenger cars instead OF cotton, and
bass wood shavings instead of cotton for their
packing. Gradually, ifthe war goes on. King
Cotton may have to take his place behind the
throne instead of upon II, ~ monarch Of al
be surveys. Woodland nax are fast gsiuioe
In the racs for masfsry.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03

Bill came running into the house the other
day, and asked eagerly, "where does charity
begin 7'' ssAthome'' we replied, in the words
of the proyerb. ssNot by good deal,'' re-
Joined Bill; ssit begins at sea- CO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03

A Cleveland paper says that the people of
that town are using mouse-traps, old jack
knives and shirt buttons for small change.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03

Why are girls after q certain sge called wo-
men i-Bscsuss they begin 70 200 the men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03
ITO THE PUBLIC.---The undersigne,

NN0 THE FuBLIC.---Eh The undersigned hay
L ing purchased the entire stock of the late firm
of moore Etzweiier, and having made large ad
toners. Thankful for the very liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the firm he hopes by
strict personal attention to business to merit a
continuance of the same
March 26, '62 If. D. f. ETZWEILER.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03
BY S. J. ROW.

rsyANTED.---All Kinds of grain WILDE taken
w in payment of debts due me. for which the
s;gbest MARKET prices will be given
ns, H. 1861. JAMES B GRAHAM.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03

A doctor and military officer became enam-
ored of the same lady. A friend asked which
of the two suitors she intended to favor. She
replied "that it was difficult to determine, a.
they we're both such killing cresturss.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03
Results of the corlnth Battle.

Gen. Resencranz has handed in long and
graphic account of the battle of Corinth. The
results of the battle briefly stated are s.We
fought the combined rebel force of Mississip-
pi, commanded by Van Dorm, Price, Lowell,
Viiipigne and Rust in person numbering, ac-
cording to their own authority, SO 900 men.
We sgnally defeated them, with little more
than halt their numbers. and they fed, leav-
ing their dead and wounded on the field. The
enemy's loss in killed was ,423 officers ard
men; their loss in wounded, taking the gen.
eral average, amounts to ,652. We took 2,24S
prisoners, among whom are 137 field officers,
captains and subalteIns, representing 53 regi-
ments of infantry, g regiments of cavalry, 13
batteries of artillery, and battalons-mak-
ing SO regiments 9 battalions, and l3 batter
les, besides seperate companies. We took also
fourteen stands of colors, two pieces OF aftil-
lery, $500 stand of arms, 500 rounds of am
munition, aud large lot of accoutrements.
The enemy blew up several wagons between
Corinth and Chewalla, and beyond Chewalla
many ammunition wagons and carriages were
destroyed, aud the ground was strewn with
tents, officers mess chests, and small arms.
We pursued them forty miles in force and six
ty miles with cavalry. Our loss was 315 Kill
led, 1872 wounded, 232 prisoners and m is
sing. 1t is said the enemy was demoralizcd
and alarmed at our advance. They set fire to
the stores at Tupello, bnt finding that We were
not so close upon them, extinguishcd the fire
and removed the public stores, excepting two
car loads of bacon, which they destroyed.
1t is said when the mother of Washington
was asked how she had formed the character
of her son, she replied that she had early en-
deavored to teach him three things, obedience,
diligence, and truth. No better advice can
be given by any parent
A doctor and military officer became enam-
ored of the same lady. A friend asked which
of the two suitors she intended to favor. She
replied ssthat it was difficult to determine, a.
49, L~.y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-03
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

deafening, he did not hear single voice
shodt Mcclellan That may explain
the neglect.
The leave-taking in many particulars,
reminded of afiother which / witnessed
a year ago-the withdrawal Of Fremont
from his Missouri army. On the whole
the exhibition OF affection towards Me-
was one of which he may justly be proud !;
but it fell far short Of that displayed for
Fremont. Still the two cases had sew
eral features in common Both Generals
were removed unexpectedly, while their
armies were in motion and in the face Of
an enemy.
But there were sharp contrasts as we'll.
Fremont had been tried three months,
Mcclellan seventeen. Fremont stead
fastly refused to bid adieu to his army,
lest the ceremony should proin6te dis
satisfaction and disorganization, but stole
away at daylight Mcclellan took his
leave with the most impressive and i'm
posing display. Fremont was relieved
by an antagonist; but in his touching
Farewell Order to his soldiers hs said
"Cont;nue as you have begun, and give
to my successor ths same cordial and
enthusiastic support with which you
have encouraged me. Mcclellan was
relieved by warm personal friend, his
most highly esteemed lientefiaht; but in
his Farewell Order, modelled in every
other respect upon the first, he could
not devote line, or even word, to the
new commander.
McClellan's principal strength was
with the rank and file. He had the
affections of the men-not without excep-
tion, or to any unparalleled extent-but
still in general. But so far as can
judge, vast majority Of his brigade,
division, and corps commanders are graf
flied at his removal. | never heard SO
severe reflections upon him out Of the
army as | have in it, day afterday.-
Again and again | heard the opinion
expressed, by officers of high rank not
only that Mcclellan was disastrously
slow and timid, but that the country was
dying of Mcclellan.
Personally all hold him in warm regard.
In his high Office he bore himself mod
estly and ftly; and though his removal
took away raralizing incubus, prob
ably there is not single man in the
Army Of the Potomac who cherishes
aught but personal good wishes for its
late commander.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
Headquarters of the Army,

Warrenton, Va, Nov. Is, 1862.
Forward is the word The order to
be in readiness out last night the order
to move was given to-day, and Couch S
corps has been for some hours upon the
road.
Three weeks ago, when We crossed
the Potomac, our advance did not mean
much. 1t was well understood that the
then commander did not originate it.,
that he did not approve of it, that he
began it with great reluctance. Again
and again | was told by his immediate
confidential friends This movement
means nothing. 1t was undertaken
simply to satisfy the public clamor for
advance. A winter campaign in this
country is impossible The only way to
go to Richmond is by the Peninsula"
This movement is of another sort.
Gen. Burnside originates it, and his
heart is in it. 1t means business It
means rapid marching. Itmeans change
of base to a more direct, more defcnsi-
bic line. With the army in three col
umns, led by "Glorious Joe Hooker =
Sumner, bullet-proof old war horse, and
Franklin, reputed to possess every sol
dierly quality but industry, it means des-
perate, decisive fighting. 1t means Rich
mond.
Among division and corps commanders
the belief obtains, that under Burnside.
there will be no more fruitless, drawn
battles. When the clash of arms comes
again, it will bring crowning victory or
overwhelming defeat. 1t will be day
big with the fate of the republic.
The weather and the roads are pro-
pitious. If they continue so for the
next thirty days!
The incidents of Mcclellan withdrawal
have already been given you; and the
doad past bury its dead. 1t was spec
tacle worked up to its utmost dramatic
effect. The men were drawn up in line
for the last review. The farewell order
was read to them. The outgoing and
incoming generals, with their long ret
inues, rode by; salutes were fired col
ors were dipped officers swung their
hats and gave the orders to cheer, and
the men cheered right vigorously. In
Franklins corps, which was caught
without preparation, they rushed down
to the road and did it spontaneously and
enthusiastically.
But there were whole brigades, mainly
of new troops, which stood in stolid sill
ence. In spite Of the injunction Of ire
pressible staff officers in the casaicade
to ''Give good one for Little Mac,
they did not send up a single cheer.
md did you notice that Burnside's old
corps (the 9th was, not visited al all,
while every other was? A few DAYS
before, Burnside and Mcclellan Glanced
to ride through that corps, and an officer
who was present assures me that while
the criezs nd cheers for B''urnside" were
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

PAPER TO PRINT oN.-There is an ex-
traordinary rise in the price of paper.
Paper for printing news on is gone DIP
ous of all character, and all news papers
that intend to continue in being are in
creasing their amount of subscription
Those at dollar are going up TO s1.5i
those at $3.50 to $500 and some papers
viii be suspended as they cannot sustain
themselves, the price of material and the
price of labor having increased to such
a point that their income cannot main
tain the expense, we feel it here in this
Office, and, at present, the very bestlwe
can do is to issue half sheet. There
is about s150due on subscription: which,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
A Question.

"A lANNtS VAAiAN !" 6SAAVAN"AA Va 0OthO
standing in this county, very plainly and
candidIy asked US this question: "Why are
not you Democrat AS the question
seemed to have been put in candidness, it
deserved reply, and the reply we made at
the time was, that we Were not very certain,
but that we were democrat but thatfor some
years past, we had ceased to act with the
Democratic party, not because we detestcd
democratic principles as such, but that in
our ideas of things, the so called modern
democratic party has wandered away in ma
es-tanglements so wild-so cratic, and Of
ten, so non-undcrstandable that we could not
tell its whereabouts or its principles, if any
principles there be in it. Our candid enquir-,
ing friend may know by this the sOhy We
are not sure that the Democratic party every
where is exactly of the same type as the
strata of the thing that has come within the
reach of our notice and we verify believe
that there are honest candid men who hold
to the party and act with the party and an
honest candid man in any party should be
respected, as to ourselves, we do respect
such, and although we might differ from
sucn on some questions of policy, still We
respect the man if we have confidence in his
integrity. But on the other hand, it is not
in our nature to harmonize with trick, with
bastard knaVcry, with foul mouth blustcr,
with political mountibankism, with crafty
sniviling, and when we come in contact with
any such thing and find it out, we shy it
stand of from it; we dread contagion
If, however, some one was to ask the ques-
ton, "do you believe in the primary basis Of
Democratic princ!plcs?' there is but one
answer that we could in conscience give
and that would be, yea, yea! and we think
that we could in conscience say so without
being constrained to follow every fantazy or
clique that may be pleased to call itself dem
ocratic: and moreover the democracy of
'old HIcKoRY," and the democracy of t'old
Buck" are exceeding diverse in their lecture,
at least in our idea Of things they are so.
The Jacksonian democracy has always been
to our notion, stern fact thorough thing,
and among the thorough men ofmodern times
in our notion, no man stands higher than
prt sident JACKSON but the type of dcmoc-
racy that now figures and foams, is not the
type of the democracy of 1882, when stern old
Hickory had the helm ? if it sosswe fail to see
it so, and have failed to see it so for somo
time.
Our characteristics, if we have any special
ones, are, not to be dragged along, without
reflection, at the wheels of any party car
if we take to any party at all it is that party
which, in our Judgement, is the likeliest to
do the thing that is right and fair, and what
ever party proves by its deeds, mot merely
by its platforms, but by its actions that it
is the best party and does the best. for the
well-being af the whole people, will be most
likely to receive what little support we can
give it. We.are not yet convinced that the
party, as now managed, is the
thing; but we are open to conviction. Our
motto.is PRINCIPLES NOT PARTY.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
Great Britain.

The London Times of the 8th ult.;
again adverts to the action of the New
York Chamber of Commerce touching
the rebel steamer Alabama, and denies
that any blame can be attached to Eng
land. 1t says that her ship yards are
open to ALL England does not fit out
ships Of war, but sells their component
parts to all comers. The London Times
then quotes from the message of Presi-
dent Pierce to Congress in 1856, to show
what America considered her neutrality,
and what she was justified IN, doing du-
ring the Russian war; The Times adds:
England has never gone beyond, or
fully up to the bounds of the American
theory, which is perfectly sound, and
English neutrals sit as diciples at tho
feet of President Pierce"
The Daily Nc,cs has very different
argument. 1t says that the government
cannot be answerable for every paltry
infraction of obligations which its sub
jects might be tempted to commit. But
looking at the grave charges made against
Laird's ship building yard on the Merz
sey, where navy to be used agains a
friendly power is being built, after Eng
land has declared her neutrality. is not
the government bound either to termis
nate this illegal state of things or to
withdraw its neutrality proclamation.
The London Times has commenced
the publication of Especial correspond
ence" from Richmond. A letter, dated
October s, in which the writer appears
strongly imbued with the spirit of the
secessionists, says ''They suffer terrible
desolation, but their spirit of resistance
is as high as ever"
The London Daily Nesos furnishes
evidence from southern newspapers to
show that their military resources are
about exhausted, and thatinternal dissen-
sions prevail.
John Bright in letter to VIM. Guf-
nellie Jewett expresses amazement at the
idea of cancellation toward the South re-
garding slavery. He says: "The North
may seperate from the South or fight
out the contest and win, but to leave
the slave still slave will expose her to
the contempt Of the civilized world"
He adds: II applaud the Proclamation
of President Lincoln as does every man
in Europe who is not foe to freedom
or moved by base hostility to the Amer
lean republic, because it is republic
and powerful one.
At crowded meeting of the Metrop-
olitan Institution of London resolutions
expressing sympathy with the North,
were adopted.
Lord John Brougham, in letter, ex-
presses strong hope that the govern
ment will refrain from interfering in
case of "a serviIe insurrection in the South
ern States.
1t was rumored that Lord Elgin had
retired from the governship of India ow--
ing to the climate not agreeing with him.
and the Duke of Argyle woula succeed
him.
The great exhibition closed without
any formal ceremonies. The attendance
and total receipts both exceed the great
Exhibition of 1851.
Parliament has been further proro@
gued until the 18th of January.
The continental political news IS Inn.
portant.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
Executive MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. Is. I

WASHINGTON, ID. O., Nov. Is.
The President, commander-in- n-chief OF
the army and navy, desires and enjoins
the orderly observance Of the Sabbath by
the officers and men in the military and.
navel service. The importance for man
and beast of the prescribed weekly rest;
the sacred rights of Christian soldiers
and sailors; becoming Difference to
the best sentiment of Christian people,
and due regard for the divine will, de-
mand that Sunday labor in the army and
navy be reduced to the measure of strict
necessity. The discipline and character
, of the national forces should not suffer,
nor the canse they defend be imperiled
by the PROCLAMATION of the day or the namS
of the Most High AT this time Of pub
lie distress, adopting the WORDS of Wash-
ington in 1916, "Men may find enough
to do in the service of God and their
country without abandoning themselves
tovice and immortality" The first general
order issued by the Father of his Country;
sitter the Declaration of Independence,
indicates the spirit in which our institu
tions were founded, and should ever be
defended ''The general hopes and trusts
that every officer and man will endeayor
to live and act as becomes a Christian.
soldier, defending the dearest rights and
privileges Of his country"
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
The Latest News Condensed.

BY some means our daily papers have
not come to hand to-day, and we cannot give
the very latest news, and what we have seen
or heard Of late does not amount to much.
The Presidents Message is expected and
very likely is afioat by this time, though
we have not seen it. So far as the move
ments of the great armies are concerned,
there is nothing exciting in relation to them.
We guess that Washington is safe, Rich
mond is safe, and, we hope, Dodgeville is
safe.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

A MAN "ExpECTED" TO BE LOYAL.
For the past two weeks the military
authorities have been very strict, ard as
no person is permitted to leave the city
who is not loyal, necessarily a vast stamount
of questioning take place at the Provost
Marsnal's office. A few days ago tall
detected looking, middle-aged man made
his appearance before Col Gillem and
solicited pass. The first question put
by the Colonel was:
care you loyal man p
"Well," said the mysterious looking
solicitor, Il expect | am"
"You expect you are don't you know
whether you are good Union man or
not?"
"I expect | don't know, sill"
The appearance of the man and his
manner Of conversation rather nonplussed
Col Gillhem, who continued, however
"What do you wish to get, sir?"
II want to get home"
'Where is your home p
"In East Tennessee"
"When did you arrive in this city p
"Seven years ago"
"Where was you at the commencement
of the rebellion, sir?"
"In this city"
"Did you ever hear Andy Ewing make
any Of his speeches?"
'No, sir.
"Havc you ever been in the rebel
army?"
No, sir"
"Do you ever intend to take up arms
against the Government of the United
States r.
"No, sir"
"Have you family in East Tennessee,
sir?"
eyes, sir-a wife and two daughters. "
GLOW long is it since you have seen
your wife ?"
"Ten years"
'Ten years. Where have you been
during all that time ?"
"In the State prison, sir.
aMr. Bent, said the Colonel, turn
ing to one Of his clerks, ''give this man
pass to East Tennessee. ."-NashUittc
Letter.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
WISCONSIN HOTEL,
EpU HOOKING, PROPRIETOR

lNIHIS HOTEL is large stone baiiding' so4A
well furnished 70 accommodate the trav- tASStssA
riiFu nubc The table will he supplied win EesiiII
Nj fhe dlicacics the market Affords served SySuE
IN III good style. BoARDERs ny THE DAY OR
srYx furnished with all necessary conVanienCes at
ssssS,ss rates The Proprietor returns thanks to
he Nnbic for the patronage heretofore extended to
nin aud respectfully requests continuance oi me
.i,ssxs ON hand [nl6vi-tfl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

DG-L. C. White, merchant of Wi
mona was robbed the other night vile
writing at desk in his store. Before
him lay s4O0 in money-the thief walk
ed in, picked up the money and ran.
He has not yet been caught. Cool
business that-La Cross Democrat.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
naz-While in the Free States the pro

BarWhile in the Free States the pro-
slavery Democrats have been wonderfully
successful at the November elections, the
Slave States of Missouri and Delaware
were carried by the emancipationists.
The Democratic candidates for Governor
and Congressman in Delaware were de-
feated, and in Missouri Legislature
has been elected that is in favor eff eman-
cipation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

Bag Is it necessary to inform the pub
lie that we have snow aud pretty hard
freezing in Dodgerille, these days and
nights. 81
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

~ We have the County. Commissioners
report of the expenses of the poor, and Mr..
KNwLToN's opinion of the county property
at Mineral Point, in the hands Of the COM
positors. They are botha pretty lengthy
cpistles, and as we wish to have them co nj
plete in one issue; we defer publication un-
til next week.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
MASONIC.

* xTULAR MEETINGS of Dodgeville Lodge, No.
lf no Of A. f. & A. NJ, on the first and third Fri
ay evenings Of each month"; at their Hall on Iowa
fsssi transient brethren visiting Dodgeyille, are
orosally invited 10 attend.
-F HENRY DUNsTAN, Sec'y.
To widows tears TO orphans cry,
All wants our ready hands supply, a
SO far as power is given;
The naked clothe, the prisoner frce,-
Such arc the deeds sweet masonry
Revealed to US from heaven.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

if we had in hand would materially help
us, but since we have not got it We have
todo the next best way ,and the next best
way is to do as we'll as we can.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
nsgArrangements have just been ,

D9= Arrangements have just been per-
fected by the Gov 'nmentw hereby the sum
of nearly half million dollars of the
small currency notes will be printed and
issued weekly This, it is hoped, will
afford a unsatisfactory supply for few weeks
at tleast, when the issue may be still fur
ther increased.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

CoRREcTIoN.-In the item of state
tax in our last weeks issue, instead of
u mills. read 5 7-12 mills.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

aY An Irish tailor, making a gentle
mans coat and vest too small, was, ordered
10 take them home and let them out Some
DAYS afterward the gentleman was told that
his garments happened to fit countryman
of his, and he had let them out at shilling
l week.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04
Correspondence from the New York Tribune.l
From Gen. Burnside's Army.

Forpard-Another Change of Base-
What the Movement Means-Neao
Regime-Me Change Of Command
erS
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

The CoNTINESTALs.-This troupe of ma
tional reputation, gave our citizens music
al soiree last evening, and from the united
testimony of the people who attended, it
was an excellant perfofiflancc and gave great
satisfaction to the audience.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

CoMfNa DowN PEG-The late King
Otho of Greece, was at last accounts looking
about Venice for cheap boarding house for
wintr.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-12-04

s&Remember /. NJ Strong Esq's
lecture at the court House next tuesday.