Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-12-24
General News Items.

NatlOndl DanK at new orleans, VIII d
capital Of $1,000, under the National
Currency act also for third bank at
st. Louis with a capital of 100000,
with the privilege and prospect of increas-
ing it to So co. 900.
The first National Bank Of Madison
commenced business on Tuesday tlast,
with the issue of the notes recently pre-
pared by the Treasury Department for
circulation by such institutions.
Only $50, 600, 900 of the $500, oOo,-
600 Of the 500 loan remain unsubscribed
for.
Tho Rebel Secretary of the Treas
ury proposes an immediate tax to raise
$500, 100000. AS there are not more
than 100000 heads of families within
the present limits of the Confederacy,
each must pay s5,7lo! Secession is an
expensive luxury.
Our army at Charleston have resur-
rectsd several cannon and large amount
of solid shot buried on the island by the
rebels previous 70 evacuation.
Late storms and high tides have
done wonderful service for our iron-clads
in washing away the rebel harbor OBJ
structions. Morris Island for miles is
lined on the beach with immense logs, so
feet long and IS inches thick, fastened
together by very strong bands of iron.
AIS rebel prisoners have been sent
to Philadelphia from the old Capitol
prison lately to take the oath Of ALE
glance.
The legislature of West Virginia
have passed bill calling a convention
for abolishing slavery in that State.
TExAs.-Theexpedition of Gen. Banks
to Texas has proved a glorious success,
the Union men are rallying under the
standard Of Gen. Banks, in large num-
bers. All the Texans required was a
force to back them up, and they repeat
edly said, that if sufficient force was
sent to assist them, they would soon have
Texas all right again.
Jeremiah Spencer, the last survivor
of the Wyoming massacre, died lately at
New Hartford, Conn.
A bill has been introduced in
the House Of Representatives provi-
ding that Congressional elections shall
be held in al the States on the same
day. 1t should become law. =
The Union cause prospers in Arkan-
sas. Since the occupation Of Little Rock,
1000 men had come in from different
parts of the State, 5000 of whom have
joined the Federal army.
Col. Chetlain, of Galena, command
ing the 18th Illinois volunteers, las been
made Brigadier General of colored troops.
The monitor Weehawken was sunk
lately in Charleston harbor during a Sc
we're gale. A number Of lives were lost.
The constitution of Nevada Terri
tory, which is to be voted for no the 18th
of January declares that every citizen
owes paramount allegiance to the Federal
government. Neither the legislature or
the people are permitted to create state
debt exceeding 100000. Electors
must have their names registered and
pay full tax, before they permitted to
vote. Paper money is prohibited.
SoLD.-The estate of the late Sena-
tor Douglas, near Chicago, consisting of
60 acres, was sold lately at mortgage
sale, and brought $83, 100 orr $500 less
than the amount to satisfy the mortgage.
The average price was $1,386 per acre.
Two Hon. gentlemen Of Milwaukee
have leased large cotton plantation of
the Government. 80 miles below Natchez
Their intention is to 60 into cotton grow
ing by free rcolorcd labor. Success to
them and all other Northern men that
may go South to engage in business.
We have no doubt there are plenty Of
good chances for all that have mind
to 60.
A large proportion of the rebels in
our hands are desirious of enlisting in
the Navy; and it is understood the Sec
of War and the Navy have
agreed to permit them to do SO. Gen.
Mason is reported to have said he could
on very short notice furnish 1000 sail
ors from prisonsrs at Point Lookout, Va,
of which he is in charge.
Robert Small, the brave negro who