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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
More than a Million of Paupers.

From return, just published, it appears
that on the 1st of January, 1868, there were
in England and Wales 1,142,624 persons
receiving relief, ofwhom SO, l58 were insane;
23,O32 being lunatics, and 1926 idiots.
Thus, 3.17 per cent of pauperism is as
cribable to insanity. Of these Is, 100 were
males, and 90, 1868 females.
Ignorance, poverty, pauperism, vice and
crime are thus rewarded Can all this hu-
man misery and woe be charged on Divine
Providence or is the cause in defective
government Is intemperance or insanity
a necessity Would not obedience to
natural law secure US from these natural
evils? IF we violate the civil law by theft,
robbery, or murder, we are punished by the
civil law. So of the natural, and so of the
spiritual. =
The sin Of ignorance may, in certain
sense, be "winked at" but a penalty must
always follow the violation of law, be it Of
body, mind, or spirit. rs 5ea
Old Mother England has not yet reached
the top round IN the ladder of civilization
and Christianity, nor will she until she re-
moves the causes of so much pauperism,
imbecility, idiocy, and crime. Regligion,
Education, and Temperance, Temperance,
TEMPERANCE is what she needs.-American
chronological Journal. a
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

The Union sentiment in Texas sp-
pears to be on the increase. A gentle
man recently from that State, says there
are ten lodges of Union Leagues in Che
northwest part of the State, numbering
from 500 to 700 members, and con-
stantly increasing. They have many
friends in the rebel army, hundreds Of
whom are deserting it at every oppor-
tunity.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

~ Cultivate the physical exclusively,
and you have an athlete or savage; the
moral only and you have an enthusiast or q
maniac the intellectual only and you have
a diseased oddity, it may be a monster. 1t
is only by wisely training all three together,
that the complete man can be formed.
The peach crop Of New Jersey this
year will be the largest every raised in that
State. Ona man in Ocean county has 1eo.-
600 trees in full bearing, and is preparing to
send 10 market 325, 900 baskets Of fruit
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

LoG1cAL.-"Had there been no Abo-
litionists in the North there would have
been no Secessionists in the South
Therefore, there would have been no
war. Ergo, the Abolitionists have
caused the war" e.
This looks pretty we'll on the surface.
says the IONA State Register, but let
us view the subject from another stand
point IF there had been no Slavery in
the South, there would have been mo-
Abolitionists in the North. Therefore,.
there would have been no war. EgS.'
Slavery is the cause of the war.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

wA soldier writing from Louisville,
Kentucky, says: "Since my arrival in the
city have called on g. D. Prentice, the world
renowned editor and while justice com
pels me to acknowledge that he was
extremely courteous and cordial, it at the
same time constrains me to say that he is
not the G. D. Prentice of few years ago.
He has forsaken the principles of Clay, and
to-day stands shrewd and able advocate
of slavery. He is sixty-four years of age,
has piercing black eye, and his locks are
just the least bit whtened with the frosts
of age; his most intimate companions are
champaign bottles-the shrine of his genius
is draped in the fumes of wine, and his
features bear lager bierish hue. His jour-
nal has great influence, and the pen of
Henderson and Osborn (sleek secessionists
and joint proprietors) are assiduously used
in defaming the administration and melting
the masses against the government.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

BouNrY TAx.-The city of Madison
voted bounty tax last Saturday of
$25, 900 by majority Of 39l votes
They are also increasing their bounty
fund by subscriptions of $50, by thoss
subject Il, draft
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

E@- A circular has been issued at
Washington stating that the 100 day
men who have less than sixty days to
serve will be permitted to re-enlist, the
new term Of enlistment commencing at
that date. They will receive the usual
government bounties.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
The Richmond Examiner of july 15t

The Richmond Examiner of July 18th
contains a list of the new prices adopted by
the Confederate Government. 1t appears
they have been making a revision of prices,
and establishing firm basis "to prevent
spectators from defrauding the citizens by
extracting exorbitant prices" Here it is ;
"Wheat $50 per bush -four 81 so per hun
corn $24 per bush meat $50 per tb +; mo-
lasses $25 per gal; rye $50 per bush ba-
con $5 per tb horses and mules 81, 1000 to
$1,40O; wood $50 per cord; hay $ll per
100 b; vinegar $50 per gallon"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

No CoMpRoMIsE-Some two years
ago Henry May member Of Congress
from Baltimore, was of opinion that the
rebels would return to the Union on the
Crittenden guarantees, and, full of this
belief, he went to Richmond, and had
an interview with the authorities. "If
your Government should authorize you"
said they, "to write your name at the
bottom of blank sheet of paper, leav-
ing us to FIJI it with conditions and stip.
ulations to suit ourselves, we would not
accept it,"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
M Miscellany.
OUR COUNTRY.

OUR COUNTRY.
TUNE-"Auld lang Syne."
Well sing the praises of our land,
Its glory shall resound,
And soon shall the rebellious band
Lie crushed upon tine ground.
Chors-Let Freedoms banner ever wave
Ger ali our vast domain;
Let all Columbia's sons be brave
For Liberty again.
We all shall fight for Truth and Right,
To Rebels there is woe;
A nation risen in its might
Shall crush the clustering foe.
For Freedom we will draw the sword,
For Freedom we shall stand;
When our commander gives the word
Well conquer Dixie's land.
The naughty Tyrant shall be hurled
Down from his Southern throne;
Followed by curses through the world
lie III LfaVel all alOic.
We'lll rally at our Country's call
To battle for the Right;
And we viii make oppression fall
And crumble out of sight.
Let proud oppressors ne'er forget
The justice of our cause;
Against the world we'll battle yet, .y
And overwhelm our foes.
If proud Britannia dares invade
The shores of Freedoms land, [wade
Through streams Of blood we all shall
To fight her famished band.
Rebellion also shall be fought
And conquered in its den,
Atrocious traitors shall be taught
The might of Northern men.
Stout hearts and arms are on the field,
They'll conquer or they'll die;
The North will never-never yield,
AS witness days gone by.
With proud defiance we shall meet
Our foes in every part,
Our powerful army and our feet
Shall break Rebellion's heart.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

The ERIE RAILROAD ACCIDENT
The official report of the matter to the
War Department gives the following
statistics: "Fourteen of the guard
killed; three do. wounded, since dead :
sixteen do wounded !; total, thirty three
killed and wounded. Forty prisoners
of war killed; eight do. wounded, since
dead; ninety three do. wounded; total
one hundred and forty-one killed and
wounded prisoners of war. Total guard
and prisoner of war killed and wound.
ed, one hundred and seventy-four."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
P. A. GRITFITHS.

nEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
~ Oils, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Stationery, Cut
tlery, School Books, &C., &c.
Having lately moved into a New Store, ana just
received a large supply of the above articles, ne
feels confident that he furnish his customers with
such art tces in his line as they may wish, the best
Of terms.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
AHssA coBB. ALEX. WILSON. JAS. F. sUDDUTH
COBB, WILSON & SUDDUTH,

(Rormerly Cobb & SHdduth.)
II AWYERS, Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin,
will attend to professional business and correspon
dence heretofore. Will procure Pensions. obtain
Bounties from the State and Federal Government, and
prosecute claims against them upon any liberal terms
Office opposite Court House, up stairs. I2y1
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11

DODGENILLE, WIS.
ollects back pay for discharged Soldiers, Bounty
~ Money and back for heirs of deceased Soldiers
Pension certificates procured, Bounty claims settled
at prices established by Law.
n24-ly SAMUEL w. REESE, Atty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
WHITNEY SMITH,
JAMES JONES.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, May be found at his Of
J ce in his shoe store, opposite Lean, Thomas Cos
Store during all business hours ready to attend to ali
business in his line n2sy1
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
CROSBY & co.

DOoK, CARD AND JOB PRINTERS, ALSO PUB
I'D fishers of the "DoDGEyILLE CHRONICLE" weekly
family newspaper, delivered by mail free ia the Conn
ty, on receipt of the price, 81 year. aotq segs
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-08-11
profsssional & Business CarOs

S. w. REESE,
A TTORNEY At LAW. Land and Collecting Agent,
n Dodgevilie, Iowa County, Wis. Particular at
tention given collecting and oi
taxes in Iowa County Office in the Post once Build
ng. ..a.e.f etaa lAI'p
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

To THE y. q V. q. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
OF ORovILLE LODGE No. SO, I. 0. O. F.
Your committee, appointed to draft resolutions
to the memory of our depaeted Brother, W. Q.
Middleton, formerly member of our Lodge.
who died on the 9ih day of October last, in
Virginia City n. T., beg leave TO report the
following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty God
in his wisdom to remove from bis earthly labor
our well beloved Brother, W 0. Middleton
therefore,
ReSoired, While we bow in all humility 10
the will of Him who has thus afflicted US
knowing that all things work for good to those
who put their trust in Him, We lament the loss
of our Brother, whose life was devoted to the
exempfcation of the principles of our beloved
Order.
Resoired, BY the demise of our worthy
Brother, W o. Middleton, the Order has lost
devoted member
Resolred, That, in testimony of our respect
and sympathy, the Lodge Room be drsped in
mourning. ard the Brothers wear the usual
badge Of mourning for thirty days
ReSoired, That We deeply sympathiza with
his afflicted friends, and, as a mark of our
respect 10 bis memory, these resolutions be
spread on the records of this Lodge, and
copy transmitted 10 his relatives
ReSoived, That these resolutions be published
10 the OrOville UNION RECoRD
All of which is respectfully submitted in F..
l.. and I. A. B. GALISGER,
II. CLARK.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22
Union Mass Meeting.
who would be free, himself must strike The
hlar

who would be free, himself must strike The
blow
Freedoms battle once begun,
Bequeathed from bleeding sire 10 500,
Though bsfied oft. is ever won.
Hon. HENRY EDGERT0N and JOHN
F. SWIFT. will address the friends Of the
Union st OROVILLE. on THURSDAY,
October 9th instant The speaking will com
mence at seven O'Clock, P. NJ. There will be
s grand ,orch-ligh, procession and parade Of
the military. on the occasion.
The patriotic ladies Of Butte county are
respectfully invited to attend.
Turn out, aud let Us show the Copperheads,
McClellauites, and other haters Of republican
liberty, that the cause Of our country is, and
shall be sustained
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

A LITTLE Brr OF HIsToRY.-By reference,
says the Troy Times. to the Constitutions of
New York, New Hampshire. Massachusetts,
New jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Car
DINA, formed before the date OF the Constitution
Of the United States and in force at lis adop-
tion, aud also to the Constitutions of Georgia
and Pennsylvania, formed soon afterwards, it
appears that in respect TO the qualification Of
electors for the most numerous branches of the
State Legislatures, there was no distinction on
account of color in those nine States Con-
neecticut and Rhode Island, being under the
old royal charters, could have none. South
Carolina. by its Constitution of l776, allowed
negroes to vote, but in 1776 the privilege was
restricted to every white man" etc. In Del,
aware, By Act of February 8, l7S7, emanc
pated slaves and their issue were debarred "the
privilege voting at elections or being elected"
and even this seems 10 have been violation of
the letter Of the Constitution of the State Ii
is well known, among intelligent men, that the
prscice Of admitting free men OF color to vote
obtained universally at FIRST among all of the
original "old thirteen" In Virginia, negroes
voted side BY side with white men until 1880
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

Cas- TELL 4 SECEsH BY HIS LooKs.-A little giri
not 4 thousand miles from Wyandotte said the
other day, she could tell Secesh from Union
man by his looks. On being asked bow she could
distinguish, she repi,ed-"vhy secesh goes snea-
king along With his head down, as though he wan
ted to pick up something Children are some
times very close observers, and since the great pro-
to.vpes Of modern Democracy set the example bT
stealing the army, navy, munitions Of war, and
large portions of the territory of the United States
it is scarcely to be wondered at that the rank and
file of the party should acquire the habit Of pick
ing up little things" Bat the Conjectures OF the
little girl were probably incorrect The operations
OF Grant Sherman and Sheridan are alone sufficient
10 make the Democracy 60 with their heads bowed
down, as they witness the waning prospects of
their Southern brethren, in whose success hangs
their hope of attaining power. Besides, the eastern
election news is not Of character to be very cheer
ing 10 tkeV- hearts and it may be that sense Of
their guilt 6zd shame weighs heavily upon the
conscience stricken creatures in view of the misery
they have helped to bring upon our once happy
people. But one thing is certain-UniOn men are
not respondent their consciences not oppressed
for they know their is the cause Of humanity
sationGl life and cirH liberty. Reposing their trust
in the God of battles they cheerful and conf
dent Of ultimate success and whatever sacrifice il
may be necessary for them to make, they feel that
the object to be attained is worth the cost and that
theirs tciH be an honorable record when the clouds
which nog lower around the national horizon shall
be disspated, and the glad sons of victorious free
dom shall arise from the commingling voices Of
united and happy people celebrating our nations
iri.;loa
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22
For Sale.

TIME PLACE KNOWN As HBNDTE's GAR
Il den, situated in OToville. Butte County, Cali.
fornia and within fifty yards Of the Brick Church.
Said place contains 200 fEui! trees Of all Tarietits.
Apples, Pears, Peaches, PiHms, Apricots. Nee
taTines, Figs, CbeTFy's; Olives and Almonds.
Most OF the trees are SIX or seTen years cid Also.
1000 bearing grape vines. Also two acres ot good
garden land. with every facility for irrigation.
Liberal terms will be given for cash. Fer further
particulars, enquire Of Z. g. HFSDEE.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22
UNION MEETING.

JUDGE G. W. TYLER will address the
citizens Of Oroville and vicinity. at OR0-
VILE, on Monday evening. October 24;b.
Also. Senor A. D. SPLIVALO will ad-
dress the citizens in the Spanish language
Turn out, everybody,
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22
A Rare Chance f!

vHNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
his interest in what il knOwn a the David
Benner Ranch, situated on Table Mountain. about
one mile East of Weeks Ranch. on the shasta
Road. There are 200 acres n the Ranch. o1e half
of which is good grain land, and the balance
timber land. There are about ninety acre. under
There is fine barn and stable com
Portable dwelling, and out houses good garden.
and the finest spring Of water in the county.
Apply to undersigned on the premises, er 20 c,
T. Lott, Orovile. c. YASDEL.
October 4th. 1864. iv49
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

OLp WIxE-0ur worthy neighbor, MT.
Lee, presented Us with two large bottles Of
sparkling wine, with-"succeSs 10 Abe aud
Andy" Lee is Union. This excellent wine
is kept constantly on hand in Honss Saloon,
adjoining the St Nicholas Hotel. 1t is man-
ufactured in Souoma county aged four years.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

ALL THE GAssAwAYs CoNvICTED.-On
Thursday last, the Jury after remaining in ses-
sion all night brought in a verdict Of guilty
against Charles Gassaway. This is the last OF
the GasSaways on trial-U. S, U. T., and c.
Gassaway-aH found guilty Of highway rob-
berry. Two other parties connected with the
same affair. James a Stores ard j. F. Shuler,
are to be tried-Shuler's trial is set for Mon
day next.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

IT is said that the State Central Committee
is preparing for daylight parade in San
Francisco, on or about the Sd of November
The Union men of the Bay City are thoroughly
aroused, and will roll up heavy majority iG
the Union candidates
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

NATIVE DIGSIrY lSJURED.-The Nevada
Gazette of the 18th relates the following:
Daring the delivery of Miss Hardinge's
lecture Al Grass Valley. on Fridsy evening last
while that lady was expatia;ing on the enormi-
ties Of the institution OF slavery, aud reprobat-
ing the conduct Of the chivalry in making their
female slaves the ministers TO their lusts, and
afterwards selling their own flesh and blood
into bitter bondage John r. Ridge, of the
National, who occupied seat near the 'front.'
thought to administer fitting rebuke 10 the
speaker by getting up and stalking msjestically
out Miss Hardiuge paused in her discourse
and, pointing her finger at the retreatiUg Cop
said, with iuimitable emphasis: Doubtless
there is a Southern gentleman, who csnnot
bear to listen to the truth" Roars of laughter,
storms OF applause, sDd cries of Good -
Good = followed the remark, amid which the
abashed Cop. slunk back to his seat, evidently
lscking the moral courage TO face the sarcasm
Of the fair speaker and the scorr Of the audience
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

FAST HoRsEs-FEw MES-BIG WAGON
Every Copperhead in Oroville should have
felt proud at the grand display OF their Ham
,ton delegation, as they rolled into the rodeo,
on Saturday evening last. The DISPLAY was
a big red Missouri wagon, to which was at
tached six fast horses, containing just SIN
Copperheads- told They drove furiously
through town, exercising their lungs terriilicly
as if they were going to -, or LituImac.
An empty keg makes great noise.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

RALLY FOR The UNIoN-GEANp ToRcH LIGur
AND MILITARY RocESsIoN.-REMEM BER that on
Thursday evening the 9TH instant Messrs. Edger-
ton and Swift viii address the people at orovile,
on the important issues of the day. Mr. Edserton
enjoys the reputation Of being one of the most pop
ular orators in the State. Wherever he sneaks the
masses flock to catch the strains of his eloquence
and listen TO his arguments in defence Of Liberty
and Union. A good time Is anticipated. Let there
be 4 grand turning ont of the people.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

ATTENTION GUARDs.-Y on are hereby Or
dered to be at your Armory, on Thursday.
October 9th 1864, at P NJ. fully uniformed
and equipped BY Order H b. HUNT, Capt
Isaac Upham, Q. S.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

The FIRST Discovery OF GOLD on FEATHER
RlyER.-The first gold was, in early day, dis
covered ON Feather River On the bar, at Hamilton.
in Butte county. by the old Pioneer and Union
standardbesrer of this pisrict-Gen. ohm Bidwell.
He vas the first white settler to explore and thor
oughly prospect this wild, mountainous and ap-
parently barren region. Bidwel's Bar once a
great mining point, and for several years the coun-
" seat of Butte was discovered by him. 1t was
by thus adventuring. and by the willing labor of
his own hands upon the rough sand bars Of Feather
River, that he accumulated suiii lent means to
purchase and commence the improvement of his
present great farm. By years of industry close
attention To business aud good inaucierng he has
secured the finest and most valuable property in
the State. His farm is under the highest cultiya
ton his extensive orchard and vineyard a~e Of the
choicest selection, ard he has one Of the most magn
fccntly constructed Touring mills in the State. In
fact Gen. Bidwen was the first to develop the min
eral and agricultural resources of Butte to open up
her roads TO trade and wealth: and by his iberalty
and progressive spirit has won the respect and es
TEEN of all
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

The Copperhead Rodeo on Saturday night
last, was distinguished for one thiug-wndi-
ness They had five or six on the stand to
blow They wanted more stumpers. They
could not get all the Mcclellan wind to blow
straight They followed loud and long for
Charley Lott. He did not heed them-he had
better sense. They roared ridiculously for
Judge Lewis-he did hkewise-woud not
answer. The lcathern lungs of about 20
Copperheads who were posted to create en-
thusiasm, could not cool off-they shouted on
-Granger aud DR.. Vance appeared -
the thing just went otf-the handle-aud-
and there's a doubt-about its being put on
again,
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

TIE Lincoln & Johnson Central Club will meet
at the Court House this Saturday evening) and
hereafter on every Saturday evening until after the
election. BY order Of the Club.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

TIE Coroner's Jury in the inquisition on the
death of Phillip Farrelly the fifth instant, after
setting some nine days, and hearing vast amount
Of testimony on the 10th, brought in verdict that
Phillip Farrelly, came to his death by means Of
bali fired from pistol in the hands Of some person
to the Jurv unknown. The verdict was signed by
all the jury. to wit George J. Vaughn. James
Chapman. W. o. Murray. n. Bequette. John Lytle,
Charle. u. Iarcett and 4 lfred Z. Hoc.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

PEoPLE from the country will always find
Union Campaign documents at the Office of
f. Durham, Esq, near the postofice, left
there for free distribution.
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

A NOTABLE CoNvERr.-In these times, when
so many who have identified themselves with
Coppcrheadism are repudating the connection,
the coming into the Union fold Of ordinary
individuals, though gratifying to loyal men, is
not deemed worthy of special record. But
when men who have been Jealous teachers of
the Copperhead heresy solemnly recaut, and
crave forgiveness. the fact deserves to be men,
toned James Nye, brother of the Governor
of Nevada Territory. q bitter, most intense
Copperhead, has. within a few days past. re-
pented of the error of his ways. and been
admitted into the folds of the Union flock
where be is right welcome-for loyalty, these
times, like charity, covereth a multitude OF
sins - EI1r
The weekly union record., 1864-10-22

DISsoLurIoN.-As viii be noticed in our adveT-
tising columns, the oopartneishp heretofore exist
ing between Bird Miller, in the hotel business.
has been dissolved. The Union Hotel" will he
carried on hereafter by Capt. r. Bird, who is now
sole rroprietor.