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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
vICKsBURG CAPTURED.

Our special at Cairo, says the Chicago
Journal, sends us the best news Of the
war. He telegraphs that passenger
who arrived up on dispatch boat this
morning, haqing left Vicksburg on Sun
day, report that the rebel COMMANDER
surrendered Internationally on the NOR
ming of the 4th.
LATER-Just as we go to press we
have another dispatch from Washing
Ton, fully confirming the surrender OF
Vicksburg. The siege commenced on
the 21st of May, lasting Al days.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
Special Notice.

Having disposed of all my interest in til
Dodgeyille CHRONICLE, and the printing Of
flee where that paper is issued to Mr..
CROSBY, | would hereby give notice that a
unsettled accounts up to June Is, 1868, ar
to be settled with me, except the subscriI
ton list, which passes over to Mr.. CRosB
as it stood at that date, and those who hay
any accounts to settle with the CHRoNcr
office previous to June IS, 1868, will do S
wi tn me- john CowEN
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
Jeffers on on Arbitrary Arrests.

Some years ago Gen. Wilkinson made
an 'tarbirtrary arrest" Of Aaron Burr,
who was believed to be engaged in an
unlawful enterprise on the Western riv-
ers. A l5w politicians were found then
to object to the act and gtir up an agit-
alton against Gen. Wilkinson and Presl-
dent Jefferson. The latter, in replying
to the letter Of friend, used the follow
ing language
"The question you propose-whether
circumstances do not sometimes occur
which make it duty in officers Of high
trust to assume authorities beyond the
LAWS easy Of solution in principle,
but sometimes embarrassing in practice.
A strict observance Of the written laws
is doubtless one Of the high duties Of a
good citizen, but it is not the highest.
The loaos Of necessity, Of seDprcscr0a-
ton, Of saving oar country aohen IN dam
ger, are of higher obligation. To lose
our country by scrupulous adherence
to written law, would be to lose itself
with life, liberty, property, and all those
who are enjoying them with US; thus
absurdly sacrificing the end to themeans.
X x !; 4: 4
"In judging the case, we are bound to
consider the state Of the information,
correct and Incorrect which he (Wilkin-
SOM then possessed. He expected Burr
and his band from above, a British fleet
from below and he knew there was a
formidable conspiracy within the city.
Under these circumstances was he just
ifable-1st. In Selling notorious con-
spirators? On this there can be but
two opinions; one of the guilty and
their accomplices, the other that of all
honest men. I'd. In sending them to
the seat Of government when the aoritten
law gave them right to trial in the
territory? The danger of their rescue
of their continuing their Vaccinations,
the tardiness Of the law, apathy Of the
judges, active patronage of the whole
tribe of lawyers, unknown disposition
of the juries, and hourly expectation of
the enemy, salvation Of the city and OF
the Union ITSELF which would have been
convulsed to its centre had that conspi-
racy succeeded; all these constituted a
law of necessity and self-preservation,
and rendered the sogats popult supreme
over the written law The officer who
is called to act on this superior ground,
does indeed risk himself on the justice
of the controlling powers of the -consti-
tuition, and his station makes it his duty
to incur that risk"
IF either JEFFERSON or JACKSON
were now living, and in the President
ial chair, the more fuss the rebel sym
pathisers made over an arrest, the more
arrests would follow till the rebellion
was put down, and peace, happiness and
prosperity once more perYade the land.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09

BELoIT AND MADISON RoAD.-We
learn that the work through the Mag
nolia bluff is finished, the first train run
ming through last Saturday, and the
track is laid across part Of the marsh
The iron for the track to Evansville is
now in Chicago, and it is expected the
road will be opened to Evansville by
the first of July. Trains run now to
Magnolia and GAINESVILLE in connection
with Chicago.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
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Great Victory at Helena, Ark.

1t is reported, says the Chicago Jour
nal, that the rebels under Price, Mar
maduke and Holmes moved against He
lena with $4,000 men, and attacked Gen
Prcntiss, with his force Of 5000, on the
4th inst. They were repulsed and driv-
en- off. About l 900 prisoners were ia
ken, among whom are quite number
of rebel officers. The rebel loss is es-
4imatcd at nearly 1000 in killed, woun-
,ded and missing. Our loss is less than
1000.
BIE-The bombardment Of Port Hud-
son is still going on satisfactorily
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09

ADMIRAL DUPoNT's PRIZE MONEY
I was informed this morning, upon
high authority, that the amount of prize
money now standing to the credit of
Admiral Dupont, at the Navy Depart
ment, is not less than 100000. These
are his perquisites for about one year
and half Wash. Cor. N. Z. World
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
Preliminary Railroad Survey.

Our readers will see by the following
items, which we cut from the Western
Railroad Gazette, and the North Vest
ern Times, that the citizens of Vernon
county are moving in the matter of Rail
roads. Now as the road spoken Of is to
run somewhere through Iowa county, we
should think it time oar citizens were
stirring themselves in the matter, and
see to it that the Mineral Point road be
extended to Dodgeville, the agricultural
and mineral centre Of this county, as
soon as it can possibly be done. The
sooner the better:
LA CROSSE, VIRooUA & MINERAL
POINT r. R.-An adjourned meeting to
raise funds, provisions and volunteers to
assist in the survey Of their road through
Vernon county, was held in Viroqua on
the Both ult. A soliciting committee
was appointed, and $l25 raised for fur
nishing axemen. Richland county has
already raised 1926 to complete the sur
vey through that county.
We are informed by VIM. Brewster
Of this city, that Chief Engineer, Kelley,
late Of Philadelphia and Reading Rail
road, is progressing satisfactorily with
the survey, and that the people gener-
ally, with connecting roads, are giving
every assurance of success. Messrs
Weir and Rex, of Philadelphia, in con
nection with Mr.. Reilly, propose to take
the contract for grading &c.
THE r. r. SURVEY AND WHAT IT
AMOUNTS To.-A great many honest men
are led to suppose that, wherever pre-
Iiminary Railroad survey line runs, there
the Railroad will be built.
But it is understood that the object
of Preliminary Survey is to get the
heights of the hills and the depths Of
the valleys, and their position in rela-
ton to the supposed route and to each
other. What is most desired in pre-
liminary survey is to know by actual
measurement the topography Of the sup
posed line and its surroundings. That
is what has now been accomplished in
this county, and we understand that the
Engineers believe they can make quite
favorable report. The final line of
the road, very likely, in some place, or
places, may not run within dozen miles
Of the present survey; but it will run
near to the centre of this county, close
to Viroqua, and the remaining portion
of the way, on the nearest line that is
practicable. The Engineers have now
gone to survey from the Wisconsin
River, near Richland City to Mineral
Point.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
Proclamation by the President.

At ten o'clock on the morning of the
4th inst. the President issued Procla-
nation announcing to the country that
the news from the army of the Potomac
to one o'clock p. M of the Sd was such
as to cover that army with the highest
honor, and promises a great success to
the cause Of the Union; claiming the
coincidence of all for the many gallant
fallen, and that for this, he especially
desires on this day, that He, whose will
ours should ever be, be everywhere re-
membered with the profoundest graft
Aude. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09

DoDGEvILLE CHRONICLE Cow.
en- has disposed of his interest in this
paper to Mr.. r. Crosby & Co.. by whom
it is now conducted as a Republican pa,
per. We welcome Mr. Crosby into the
Editorial fraternity and extend to him
the hand of friendship, with our best
wishes for his success.-MineraJ POM
Tribune.
The Dodgeville Chronicle has changed
hands, and is vastly improved by the
change. It is now published by r.
Crosby & Co., and edited by Mr. Crosby
Send it along.-Grant Co. Witness.
Thank you gentlemen, for your kind
welcome to the Fraternity, and encour.
agement.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
THE MARKETS.

DoDGEvILLE, June 20.
Mnieral-$45
Woods So. 90, Dry,
=" 1915, Green.
Flour-$ 800, Cwt.
Potatoes-45, Bush'l.
Apples-$2,0 g
Sorghum Syrup-G0, gal,
Butter-l0 70 ID.
Eggs-6, doz.
Lard-8, ID,
Corn Meal-$l.25, Cwt.
Buck Wheat-$2. 90, !"
Onions-$1.00 Bush'l
Beans-$1.00, Bush'l
Peas-$1.00 Bush'l
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
Coincidence.

The 4th Of July, 1868, was almost as
eventful day as the 18th Of July, 1776.
The rebels were defeated in Pennsylya-
MIA, Vicksburg surrendered, and $4,000
rebels whipped by 5000 Unionists at
Helena, Ark.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09

Gen. Pleasanton cut OH MS reVIeaC 'hio
the Gan leading to Chambersburg. 1t
also saws we took 118 pieces of artillery,
and from $4,000 to 10000 prisoners,
and recaptured all they took from us in
the first days fight.
The troops are said to be in excellent
spirits and universally say that this was
the most desperate battle the Potomac
army has ever fought.
On the night of the 3D., brigade of
Longstreets division advanced within
our lines and gave themselved up pris-
oners of war.
An intercepted dispatch from JEFF.
Davis peremptorily orders Lee to Rich
mond, and states that the movement III
Pennsylvania was wholly against his
wishes.
The following is the latest from Gen.
Meade
Headquarters Army of Potomac, July
$3.50 A. Mo MAJ. Gen. Halteck: :
The enemy has retreated under cover OF
the night and heavy rain, in the d.
rection of Fairfield and CashtoWn. Our
cavalry are in pursuit. cannot give
YOU details of our captures in prisoners,
colors and arms. Upwards of twenty
battle flags will be turned in from one
Corps. My wounded and those Of the
enemy are in our hands (Signed,)
GEO. G.. MEADE, Maj Gen. Com g.
Gen. Sickles is badly wounded hay
ing lost leg The Potomac Is con
siderably swollen by recent rains, which
will hinder the rebel army somewhat in
getting back into Virginia, should they
get away from our forces.
We have lost great many officers,
commissioned and non commissioned, as
well as privates, but such are the for
tunes Of war.
On the 9th there was great rejoicing
in Harrisburg over our victories The
Potomac had risen six feet and more,
destroying the bridges and fords, thus
cutting off Lees retreat.
In an engagement at Fayetteville
Gen. Pleasantons cavalry captured some
1000 more prisoners.
Lee is said to have lost, by deser ton
5000 men since he entered Pcnnsylya
MIA. He is also cut off from reaching
Virginia on all routes except by way of
Hancock, and the chances are against
his getting there at all with any consid-
cradle portion of his army.
The route Of the retreating rebels, it
is said, is strewn with wagons, arms,
camp equipagc, &c.
Gen. Couch has formed junction
with Gen. Meade, and the militia were
slaughtering and capturing the gray
backs.
Not one tenth OF Lees army can get
back to Dixie by the way they came.
He is totally routed.
The Times Gettysburg dispatch con-
firms the report Of the almost total an
Inhalation of the rebels, who left nearly
5000 killed and wounded on the ground.
The Herazd's report Of rebel com
nissioners arriving at Fortress Monroe
with dispatches from jeff. Davis to
President Lincoln, must be received
with great caution. Notwithstanding
its truth is strongly vouohed for, it looks
very much like canard. There is no
doubt, however, but the rebels have a
big scare on about this time, and the
indications are most decided that they
have much occasion for alarm.
Each hour is big with events, and
there is no estimating what day may
bring forth. Let us wait with faith,
patience and hope.
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-07-09
a@~The great Union meeting in Mi

agThe great Union meeting in Mil
waukee on the 4th, is represented as
having been an immense affair. The
attendance was very large, and every
thing passed off in excellent shape
Speeches were made by Gov. Solomon,
Gen. Pope, Senator Doolittle, Judge
Hubbell, Capt Bellows, and Gov. Yates,
of Illinois.
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-18
II IL Es VI 8 /:
Sherifs,s Sale.

Circuit Court. Pierce County, Wisconsin,
j. W. Pratt. plaintiff, against Geo. Swarts,
defe:dent.
D1 virtue of an execution issued out of the
ID Circuit Court fer Pierce county. for the
sum of sixty-six and 100 dollars with in
terest thereon from the 5th day of May, S62
in I he Il owe entitled action. in favor of said
plaintiff and against said defendant. / have
levied upon the followin" described property.
to-wit: The north ! all of snuth-west quar-
ter of section two. township 81. range IS. al
So the following described parcel of land.
com mencIng at the Southwest corner of the
northwest quarter of section two. township
81. range lS. and running east 50 rods. thence
forming an angle and running nearly due
north % rods to the highway. thence in
south westerly direction ON line of the said
highway 80 rods to the point OF beginning.
all in Pierce county. State of Wisconsin,
which ! will expose and sell at public auc-
ton to the highest hi.der at the front door of
the Flint House in River Falls, in said conn
ty. on the 10Th day of February, A D. 1863
attwo o'clock in the afternoon OF said day to
satisfy said execution and costs
Dated this 3lst day of december, A. n.
1862. J.R. FREEMAN. sheriff
BY AMOS SAUNDERS. Deputy.
4, MonsE, Plaintiffs Agent. a6-ws
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-18

| am no aboitionist. If we have right
TO ensave blacks FOR orr benefit, hays
we no, rs good right, if our salvation
requires it, to set them free. dc rot
support the proclamation because it may
emancipate slaves, but because it may
Withdraw slave labor from furnishing
supplies for the rebellion. | am not try
ING to free slaves, but whip traitors: and
one way, in my belief the quickest and
easiest way, is to cnt off their supplies.
It,may be part Of the prejudices which
many years Of reading and speaking up
on this subject have generated, yet do
not believe it an act of kindness to eman-
cinate them. But when God visits a
nation in wrath the innocent and guilty.
men, women, and children, back and
white, bond and free, even the cattle on
the thousand hills. must suffer together.
If it is really necessary, we must harden
nur hearts, drive the fat happy black
man from his KIND master, bis genial
home in the sunny south land of chvalry
and beauty, So precious to niggers- land
com ell nm to endure in some cooler
cline the buff tinos. the temptations the
outrage and horror of freedomi ! This
disposes Of complaints from the slave If
his master, rebel in arms, look north
to say, "your accnrsed proclamation, has
deprived me of ten riogars, worth ten
thousand dollars. and thus, and So far.
reduced my ability to CONTINUE this war
against YOU" | reply. "my only regret
is that we cannot also take your forfeit
life by proclamation" II the procla-
nation Withdraw one slave from toiing
for the rebellion. then il will do good
thing; if it cannot produce, as some say.
the least effect. if it is merely air, paper
nothing, then it is small thing to make
great rumpns about. But it may be
said, all in'ractions fthe constitution are
dangerous, and should be resisted
Well, which do you think endnngers the
existence of the constitution most proc
lnmatinn. which you say can do neither
good nor harm. or five hundred thousand
rebels with fixed bayonets rushing on the
capital? After exercising all the charity
God has given me, do not believe these
extreme technical scruples arise from
a lore Of'he constitution.