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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
How Man Feels and Acts During
an Earthquake.

The Boston Trayelcy published the
following extract Of a private letter from
Manila, giving the writer's personal ex-
perience and sensations during the late
terrific earthquake which visited that
city
ut would be impossible to give you
an idea Of the late earthquake, for though
| have read the accounts Of many severe
ones, | never could realize the position
until | had felt one, ard [ never knew
what dreadful destruction it would make
until the 3D. of this month. have heard
nothing talked about but earthquakes
for the past ten days, everybody telling
their experience and giving their idea Of
causes and effects of earthquakes in gen
eral My experience was that [ had
finished my soup and was helping my
self to fish, when three or four up and
down bumps came. | ran for the Azo-
tea (piazza covered with iron roofing }
Then came the fearful swing motion
from north to south. [ clung to the
post wooden, which supports the iron
roof to keep myself from falling, ex-
pecting every moment that the stone
walls which supports the Azotes would
give way, and that ] should be thrown
into the river with the house on top Of
me. The whole shock did not last over
half minute, bpt was an eternity to
me. The falling Of stone houses and
tile roofs was terrific part Of our roof
(weighing seventy tons) fellin. About
800 feet from where was the tower Of
Binondi Church fell through the roof Of
the church; this tower was $50 to 200
feet high, built Of solid stone, four to
six feet thick. Yet the din from falling
churches and houses was so great that [
did not distinguish when it fell. When
the shock was over, the air was SO filled
with dust Of lime that I could scarcely
breathe, and there was not breath of
air. When the moon rose, later, Ma
nilla was frightful and dreary sight to
see. Everybody was in the streets, pray
ing or fleeing with what they had saved,
into the country For days after, the
people walked the streets withoutspeak-
ing And there was no noise Of car
riages, and no bells, in city where there
were thousands moving before at all
hours"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
John BeehWin'S Dream.

ROUGH John Beckwin Mississippi ferryman tied his boat
post and plodded and weary his little house Having
thrown himself with OATH chair he lighted his pipe
and puted the smoke the chimney while he dried his feet
the fire.
Presently his little daughter leading her younger broth
sad with gicved expression 'Mother, little bub swore
little bub can't have any wings when he dies fly the coed
place Poor little bub and the little girl began cry. But
the boy oekedup his mothers face and said But aherswole
too. Can't he have any wings when he dies?'
The mother did answer for she feared the stern man who
sat smoking his pipe by the fire
But the had entered John Becwns soul That night he
dreamed and he stood before his cottage looking stars
and moo there sound trumpet above that made the
world embe exceeding glory in the sky and from the midst
OF the glory voice calling to the judgment And Immediately
the air full of white souls whose eyes turned upward with
steady gaze while their hands casped their breasts
And the voice called again. Come, blessed Then the
white souls given wings full Of and shining like silver
which flashed back the glory from above they calmly oatcd
upward While he stood wondering and terrified he heard
sharp cry of pain his side There stood his little boy with
ragged and osned and hands stretched pteousy up
ward the flying host "Oh my ather exclaimed he whv did
teach do wrong The dear Lord Just beconed
me to but had wings and cloak Of silver and He
looked gevd as and turned away Oh father why did you
teach me to do wroDg?" ua
There sound Of thundera crash of the unverse-and
the old found himself in long train of souls with heads
bowed and tears running from their eyes, walking down black
ronachd way where he could look only before him.
fire. But he needed them not for behind him he heard the
patter little feet and and ano amid moans the
voice of child "Oh father why did you teach wrong
John Beckwin awoke and heard his little boy ey breath
ing in the cot beside him. He again-yuueIe In
Sruct0r
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
The Beauty of Age.

There are extremes, my reverend Sc
niors, into viii h we are tempted to fall
when we find ourselves upon the wane.
Declining ladies, especially married la
dies, are more given, think, than men,
to neglect their personal appearance,
when they are conscious that the bloom
Of their youth is gone. | do not speak
of state occasions, Of set dinner parties,
and full dress balls; but Of the daily
meetings Of domestic life Now, how
ever, is the time, above all others, when
the wife must determine to remain the
pleasing vie, and retain her John An
derson's affection to the last, by neat
ness, taste, and appropriate variety Of
dress. That lady has fast-growing
daughters, strapping sons, and husband
at his office all day long, is no reason
why she should ever enter the family
circle with rumpled hair, soiled cap, or
unfastened gown. The prettiest woman
in the world would be spoiled by such
sins in her toilet. The mornings duties,
even in the store-room and kitchen, may
be performed in fitting, tidy costume,
and then changed for parlor habiliments,
equally tidy and fitting. The fashion of
the day should always be reflected in
Woman's dress, according to her posi-
tion and age-the eyes crave for variety
as keenly as the palate; and then, [ hon
estly protest, whatever her age, natu-
rally good looking woman is always
handsome. For, happily, there exists
more than one kind Of beauty. There
is the beauty Of infancy, the beauty of
youth, the beauty Of maturity and, be-
lieve me, ladies and gentlemen, the beau
ty Of age, if you do not spoil it by
your own want Of judgement. At any
age a woman may be becomingly apd
pleasingIy dressed-Househod Words.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
Hints for Married People,

It has been we'll said that married
couples should study each others weak
points for the same reason that skaters
look out for air holes in the ice-in or
der to keep clear of them. Unfortu
nately, however, they often use their
knowledge of such tender spots for
very different purpose; sparing no pains
to give them arub on every possible oc
cas!on Hence "domestie difficulties
innumerable. Women have immense
power over the creatures, and they
know il; but, alas they do not always
exercise their influence wisely The
wife and mother should be the primary
orb of the domestic system, the center
of attraction to all the members Of the
family group-for when wives are 're-
pelling bodies, away go husbands and
fathers and sons, flying off at tangent
into space. Men shoald remember that
many of ourhighest privileges are found
ed on compromises and concessions. 1t
is so in the world political, and the pol
Icy that makes state prosperous and
HdPPy Io nov beto do a IiOhOt POlIIy.
Therefore, 0 Benedick, if thou wouldst
acquire the right to ask a friend to din
ner without notice, neglect not to respond
favorablv when the partner of thy joys
and sorrows hints at new bonnet or
new silk dress. 1t is faithfuI saying
that the "wife's wants is the husbands
opportunity, and the converse of the pro-
verb is equally true. 1t is one of the
misfortunes of unregulated families that
both wife and husband insist upon hav7
ing the last word. Nothing can be more
improper The last word is an ''infernal
machine" and married folks >hould no
more struggle for it than for a hundred
pound shell with the fuse lighted To
married ladies who find their spouses
not quite so perfect as they had sup.
posed them to be, during the billing and
cooing period, we would suggest that
angels have not been permitted to we'd
with women since the food. t5t
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

Correspondent of the Eyc Times writes
Since the cessation of osies in March, 1861 the Church of
England have enlarged their church and built additional wing
to their schooroom They have two excellent ceymen whose
delight in doing good The Weyans have erecek spacious
schoooom and commenced dayschool with They
have ministers here both whom have been long
handsome and commodous chapel twelve months and held
their first anniversary services last Sunday the proceeds of which,
including donations and subscriptions for harmonum,
upward of e3o The Presbyterans have lately placed minister
in this he bas commenced his work in small chapel
which built for the Independents years but the
small Independent interest with broken up dur
Thare good spirit of hearing all the places of worship and
the Sundayschools well attended.
Before the of the last the Primitive Meth
ods had four small capes in the country besides cottages
which preaching services hed they haYe all been closed
for more than three except the at Bell Block which
opened for few months and again effect
needed by the people of Cod and extraordinary vigilance pru
dence and uness to enable the ministers of
Christ to host Of evils from rushing upon the people of
their charge and crushing the hopes which they cherished
corning many, especially the young.
Another correspondent Adelaide,
The Rev j. Maughan minister Of the Methodist New Connec
on has been compelled to leave the Kindly street for
the want of sufficient accommodation and has hired Whites large
assembly in King William This large which
will accommodate Zoo people, filed the Lords day with
listeners the word Of life We hope this brother will
be made great blessing city We told $500 have
been paid for piece of land Franklin which build
church for Mr. Vaughan.
great deal is being in colony by the various Meth
odst bodies The Wesleyans Bible Christians and the PRINT
tive Mchodss taking hold of every part Of the settled dis
ticts have this time about 1885 600 souls in that colony
0 schools $50 Churches and chapes which will accommodate
five out Of eight OF the entire population For colony not thirty
old this speaks WE'LL but still much to be
done Some there the bush who have entered place
of worship for years and reach To meet the spirit
ua of those who scattered in the bsh the various
churches have united in forming "Buch Mission" Two
supported by the churches for the purpose of carrying the
Gospel to those hitherto neglected
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
The Sword Of Montgomery.

An Avon correspondent who was re-
Gently at Quebec writes
care you aware that the sword of
Montgomery is still kept in Qnebec ?
On visit there few days ago | was
informed on credible authority that
Canadian there still retains the identical
weapon which his father took from the
body Of Montgomery on the morning
after he fell. The statement was that
this man went out early in the morning
to see what had been done and found
the body partly frozen. He took tho
sword and kept it. He lived to old age
and then bequeathed it, with a written
statement Of all the circumstances, to
his son, who has preserved them to this
time. Is not this matter worth an exam
nation I mentioned it to the gentle
manly American Consul there, Mr..
Ogden, who seemed to be aware Of it.
How it would electrify the heart of
every patriot to have brought home at
this late day the sword which Montgom-
cry carried to the walls Of Quebec. |
tried to see it, but failed on account Of
missing an appointment, and, coming
away had no further opportunity.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
Eating and Drinking.

princes strength
ONCE of temperate habits dining house of free
rnke No the cloth removed from the dinner table
than wine and spirits produced and he asked take
glass of spirits and water
'No thank you" said he "Im not Ill.,
Take glass of wne then said his hosptabe host cor
glass Of ale
'No thank you'' said he, "Im not Nirsty'
These called forth loud laughter after
this the temperate took piece Of bread from the sdeboard
and handed it to his host who refused it. saying that he
hungry At this the temperate laughed in his
Surely, said he 9" have much laugh you for
eating when you not hungry you have laugh
thirsty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
Pulling for the Shore.

DANGER makes strong and others weak People
exposed dangers of the often wonderful strength
and courage They would believe possible for them to
work the pumps help tighten the vessel by throwing
overheard yet when the hour danger strength
comes with it,
Fancy boats overaken by squa Their depend
upon their strength and skill get the boat the
long and strong pull may do it but far human help goes
nothing else will How hard men will work the life of the
body which will soon end and how careless and ndoen they
the life of the soul which will end Wlour Young
friends hear the loving Savo words Fear them which xiii
the body but rather fear Him which able destroy soul
and body in Tile Ohads World
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

So Gods kndnesses that as drops of water
they together and it until borne UP BY the null
ude of them by streams in deep channels that recognize
them coming from him. We have walked amid his mercies as
forest where entangled among thousand erowth
and touched hand by leaves and buds which
We recall the things he has done US They are
many that they needs crowd upon each other until they
down behind the horizon of memory like hempheres of
stars that in mutitudes and sink separate
shable but muttudnouS each casting light in the other and
couding each other by common Brightness.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
COunSelS for the Young.

NEVER be down by trs If spider breaks his thread
twenty times twenty times will he mend again. Make
mind to do thing and you will do it. Fear if trouble
upon you keep spirits though the day be dark
Troubles stop forever,
The darkest day will pass away
the is going down. look the stars if the earth dark
keep your heayen With Gods presence and Gods prom
ises or child may be cheerful
depair whe fog's in the air.
A sunshiny morning will without warning
Mind what you after Never be with bubble
Get that which you keep which worth keep
ing
Something will
When gold and silver fly a@5ssa
Fight hard against hasty temper Anger will but
sist stouty spark will house fire. fit of passion
may give you all the days of your e Never
revenge an injury.
He He that reyenges knows no rest
The meek possess peaceful breast
If you have enemy kindly him. make him your
friend. You may not him once but try him again Let
kindness be followed 5y another till you have compasscd
your ends By little and little great things completed
Warf falling day by day
Wears the hardest rock
Whatever you do do it willingly man that is compelled
to work. how badly is performed He that pulls off
his coat cheerfuy and strips up his sleeves in earnest is the
for me-
A cheerful spirit goes on quick
a grUnbler
Evil thoughts enemies than lions tigers, for
keep out of the way of wild beasts but bad thoughts their
way everywhere The cup that full will hold more keep
your head and heart full Of good thoughts that bad thoughts
may not find room to
your guard andp pray
To drive all evil thoughts
Scotch P0Der
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
How Much Was a Penny a Daye

MUcH better wages than it sounds An agricultural pa
per says that in the time OF Christ penny about equal
fifteen of cents and money then times valuable
the penny day good hundred and fifty
that who worked the vineyard that got
good wages good men now generally have harvest time
The gift of the good Samaritan two pence the landlord take
of the who H among thieves, in addition ament
the oil and equivalent about three dollars of
rency which would probably py for his board weeks
country tavern where board was very cheap
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

in the London Wtchnan represents that the work
of the Wesleyan mission in Ceyon is steadily progressing
short time since paper the Cinghaese language started
and such has been its that second is contemplated
Rev R. s Hardy engaged writing book to be called Bud
hsm not Historically True It is be published in English
first which give wider circulation and as there are 50
many able to translate there is doubt of its finding way
into Cnghaese also The Buddhsts have seized Bishop Col
enso book with the greatest avd and they have already pub
shed their first extracts from and based upon
against the Bible 1t is said however, that after paying large
them The Bible society is continuing issues whole
and parts Of Scriptures and it is found advisable sell
stead of giving them The Vernacua Education Society is
issuing thousands of monthly periodicals. which bought up
almost immediately and the demand is continually increasing
Efforts being made establish ragged school Colombo
training for native schoolmasers also contemplated
by the Church Missionary Society," be established at Badda
gamma, Gale
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
United Methodist Free Churches.

From the report of the Seventh Annual Assembly of the United
Methodist Free Churches contained in the WesZeg Times of
Aug. 10 extract the following table of statistics
The following the the statistics of the Connection
as tar they the home societies. Part of foreign
statistics not yet prepared and therefore they in
cl,,lad
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

A SMART BoY-A bright little three
year old was sitting in his mothers lap
a few evenings since, when he asked,
Are stars in heaven?" The mother of
course responded in the affirmative
when the little fellow put the further
question, "Are the stripes there too, mo-
ther?" m
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

THE Wesleyan district meetings in Great Britain have r
held and have made their reports except the district
Wales The figure mp 8663 members being nett in
last year of 1896 The number probaoners
90 no and there IA candidates for the ministry
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

SUNDAY Scuoots FRANcE-There more than 500 Pro-
Sunday Schools the soil of France Is there hope
for the land of the Huguenotsg
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
THE SWAMP ANGEL.

+ 1
The large Parrot gun used in bombarding Charles
on from the marshes of James Island is called the
Swamp Angel."-Soldier's Letter..
Down in the land of rebel Dixie
Near to the hot-bed of treason,
Five miles from Charleston,
In the sands of James Island,
Swept by tides of the ocean,
Is the Swamp Angel. *fa
Can Parrot
With plumage as black as a raven,
And scream unlike her tropical sisters
A hundred FOUNDER with terrible voice,
Be called bird or angel?
She's for freedom
And Uncle Sam ,-synonymous terms ~
An angel of vengeance and not of mercy
Sent to execute wrath upon the city
Whence sprang secession.
At night this angel raiseth her voice,
And her cry is swoe'' and not 'reioice p
She sendeth far her meteor SHE'LL
And it soareth up if to dwell
Where the watching stars in silence glow,
There pois4th itself for the mighty blow!
Then downward shoots like a bolt from God,
Crllshes the dwelling and crimsons the sod.
Fire leaps out from its iron heart,
Rives the defenses Of TREASON apart
Till ruin spreads her sulphur pail
Ger shattered tower and crumbling wall,
And fearful crowds from the city fly,
Seeing the day Of her doom is nigh.
0, ye who herd with traitors SAY, 5a
Is this the dawn of that promised day
Your poets sung and your prophets tol42
Is this age of Iron your age Of Gold2
For this did ye rouse the Southern hate
10 rend the Union strong and great,
And build on the low Palmetto's shore
An empire proud forever more,
And shut in the face of the North your door?
Hear ye7in the Angel the Northern call,
Thnndered on Sumter's shattered Walf,
Echoed in Charleston's silent street,
Shouted in treason's proud retreat-
.'Freemen must share with you the land
Choose olive leaf or flaming brand
Choose peaceful commences flag of stars,
Or rifed guns and Monitors!
''By you were words of treason spoken,
By you the nations peace was brolen
The first gun fired whose startling jar,
Send through the land the shock Of wari
Hear truth by Gospel trumpet blown
shall ye not reap ye have sown?
Thstles for thistles, tares for t,.res,
The whirlWind's breath-a rain of snares
The avenging angel rides the blast--
You fred the first gan, we'll fire the lastl'
North READING, MASS. T. n j.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
S. w REESE

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Land and Collecting Agent,
= Dodgeve, Iowa County, Wis. Particular at
taxes in Iowa County. Office in the Post Office Build
ing. nl-yll
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

LET the day have blessed baptism by giving your first waking
thoughts into the bosom of God The first hour Of the
Is the rudder of the day.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
WHITNEY SMITH,

Leather of all kinds, also Hair foi PiasteTng, all
ways on hand cheap for cash Job Work done at short
notice and on moderate terms n2G-tfl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15


those for the contain
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
T, MT STRONG.

A TTORNEY At LAW, Notary Public, Land and
N Collecting Agent, Dodgevie, Wis Particular
attention given the settlement of estates in the
County Court. Office in Court House. [Up Stairs.
n2S-yi
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
SOLDIERS CLAIM AGENCY.

D0DGEVILLE, WIS
lolects back pay for discharged Soldiers Bounty
~ Money and back pay for heirs of deceased Soldiers
Pension certificates procured, Bounty claims settled
at prices establised by Law.
n2lly SAMUEL w. REESE, Atty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
sCHALL,s HOUSE.

~Tw SCHALL'S HOUSE,
MO. 207 & 200 Randolph Street. Chicago Illinois.
IN This house is centrally located, in the business
part of the city, the Post Office the Court House,
and all the principle Rail Road Depots The accom-
modations good, and cheaper than most of the
Hotels in this vicinity, [n4l-tfl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

~ ENERAL DEALER in stoves, Hardware, Tin,
VI Sheet-Iron, and Copper ware, &c, Iowa Street,
opposite the old Post Office, Dodgeville, Wis Lnl-yl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
Can pal.ro1

With plumage as black as a raven,
And scream unlike her tropical sisters
A hundred FOUNDER with terrible voice,
Be called bird or angel?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15

The large Parrot gun used in bombarding Charles
ton from the marshes of James Island is called the
Swamp Angel. .i-.S0ldier's Letter.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
She's for freedom

And Uncle Sam Synonymous terms. /,
An angel Of yenseanee and not of mercy
Sent to execute wrath upon the city
Whence sprang secession.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-10-15
1rofessional 4 8usiness Garbs.
r ARUNDEL,

NToTARY PUBLIC. Deeds, Mortgages, &c, drawn
~ with accuracy, at his Hotel Main Street,
Dodgeyille, Wis, lnSv4-uI