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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-04-14
OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING PROC.
LAMATION.
WAR DEPARTMENT

WAh UEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, April 9-9: 80 D m.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant
Thanks be to Almighty God for the great
victory with which He has this dav crown.
ed you md the Egallant army under Your
command.
Thanks of this Department and of the Gov
ernment of the people of the United States
Their reverence and homer have been de-
served, and viii be rendered to YOU and the
brave and gallant officers and soldiers Of
your army for all time
lSignedl EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of War.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-04-14
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CoRps,
April 6, IS65-Io P. NJ.


Nag. Gen. Webb, Chief of Staff.
In pursuance Of instructions of this morn
ing from Major Gen. Meade, moved from
Jettersville by the shortest road to the left OF
Deatonville, with the object of there taking
position on the left of the I'd corps, striking
the road running from Deatonvillet to Burkes
Station, at point a little to the south of the
former place. | found that the I'd corps
was engaged to the front and right, and the
cavalry heavily to my left Moving down
the road towards Burke's Station, perhaps
ten miles to the right, | posted across to
nearly parallel with the road on which the
enemy was moving, and along which he had
thrown up line of intrenchments. AS soon
as the leading division (Gen. Seymour 81
could be formed, it was moved up the road
held by the enemy, which was carried -
Then turning to the left, it was advanced
down the road against pretty strong re-
sistance.
By this time Wheaton's division was nut
in position as rapidly as possible on Sew
mour left. The lines were again advanced
and were swept down the road for distance
of about two miles, and arriving at a deep
and difficult creek, we found that the enemy
had reformed his line on the opposite side,
NAlClO VIC dttdCheu MIN anu drove MIN TO q
point distance of half mile further
In the first attack portion of the cavalry
operated on our right flank In its subse-
quent attack the mass of cavalry operated
on our left, and the right flank of the enc
my
The result has been a complete success
The combined forces captured FIVE general
officers, among them Generals Ewel and
Custis Lee, and number of other prison
e1s.
I shall go in camp about two miles beyond
this point and await instructions.
The lst and Sd divisions Wheaton's and
Seymour sand the artillery were engaged
to-day Reports of the casualties will be
soon. The Corps has nobly sus-
tanned the reputation it earned ON the I'd
inst, as well as upon previous hard fought
battle-felds.
H. G. WRIGHT,
Major Gen. Commanding.
CrcoNn Apxfv Nopne Al . - on - =,
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A SALUTE ORDERED To BE FIREp.
WAR ID DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, April 9--l0 D. m.
Ordered that salute of two hundred guns
be fred at the headquarters of every army
and department, and at every post and ar
senal in the United States, and at the West
Point academy, on the day of the receipt of
this order in connnemoration of tile surren
der of Gen, r. E, Lee and the army of Nor
thern Virginia, to, Lieut.. Gen. Grant and
the army under his command. Report Of
the receipt OF the executioa0f this order to
ne made to the Adjutant General at Wash
ington.
(Signedl Z. M. STANTON,
Secretary Of War,
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ApriI I865.


April ., 1860.
To r. z. Ice. Commanding C. S. A.
Your note of this date is but this moment
ll:50 A. NJ, received. In consequence of
my having passed from the Richmond and
Lynchburg road to The Farmyille and Lynch
burg, | am at this writing about four miles
west of Walter Church, and viii push for
ward to the front for the purpose of meeting
you.
Notice sent to me On this road where you
wish the interview to take place, viii meet
me.
Very respectfully your obedient servant.
U. S. GRANT.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-04-14

RIsEs-The hopes of the Democracy
Bedtord Gazette
For particulars wewould refer our readers
to the recent elections in Connecticut and
Rhode Island. = Editor Of Inquirer.
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LEE ASKS FOR ANOTHER INTER
VIEW
Anril 9. 1865.

April y, 1860.
GENERAL II received your note Of this
morning on the picket line, whittier | had
come to meet you and ascertain definitely
what terms were embraced in your PROPOSE
ton of yesterday with reference to the sur
render of this army.
| now request an interview In accordance
with the offer contained in your letter of
yesterday for that purpose
Very respectfully your obedient servant
r. f. LEE.
TO General Grant.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-04-14

It's announced that Garibaldi's daughter
Ieresltl has just given birth at Gaprera to a
boy, who, by his grandfather's desire, has
been christened Lincoln, in honor of the
American President who has abolished
Slavery
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U. s. GRANT,
Lieutenant Genera
LEE ACCEPTS THE TERMS AND
SURRBNDERS HIS WHOLE ARMY.

HEAD QUARTERS ARMY NoRTHERN Wa
GINA, April 9.-Lieut Gen. Z. S. Grant.
Commanding IT. S. Al have received
your letter of this date containing the terms
Of surrender of the army of Northern Vir-
ginia, as proposed by YOU.
AS THEY ARE SUBSTANTIALLY
THE SAME AS THOSE EXPRESSED
IN YOUR LETTER OFTHE STH INST.
THEY ARE ACCEPTED.
| will proceed to designate the proper of
hcers to carry the stipulatiens into ef-
feet
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
r. Z. LEE, General.
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Lit. Gen. Com. Armies U.
LEES REPLY

GENL. 4 have received your note of this
date, though not entirely ofthe opinion YOU
express of the hopelessness of the further
resistance on the part of the army of North
ern Virginia. reciprocate your desire to
avoid useless effusion of blood and therefore
before considering your proposition request
the terms you will offer on condition Of its
surrender.
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LEE DESIRES TO MAKE TERMS OF
PEACE

AprllS, 1865.
GEM received at a late hour yonr
note OF to-day in answer to mine of yester-
day did not intend to propose the surren-
der OF the army of Northern Virginia, but
to ask the terms of your propositions. To
be frank, do not think the emergency has
arisen to call for the surrender of this army,
but as the restoration of peace should be the
sole object of all, desire to know whether
your proposals would tend to that end.
cannot. therefore, meet you with view to
surrender the army of Northern Virginia,
but as far as your propositions may affect
the Confederate States Forces under my
command, and tend to the restoration of
peace, should be pleased to meet you at 10
A. NJ, tomorrow, on the Old Stage road to
Richmond, between the picket lines of the
two armies.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
To Gen. Grant, Commanding armies MES r
S. A. y
GEN: GRANT REFUSES TO NEGOTT
AIE AND DECLINES re MEET
April 9, 1865.
Gen X; 3. Lee, commanding armies Of the
Contedate States
GENERAL ;--Your note of yesterday re-
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OFFICIAL WAR GAZETTE.
Announcement Of the Surrender.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
M 4Cs4xFnr f.rpr.n- - a

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, April 9, 9P. 81.
Maj Gen Dir, n. T.
The Department has just received the off
eiai report Of the surrender, this dap Of
Gen. Lee and his whole army to Lieut. Gen,
Grant, on the terms proposed bv General
Grant; Details will be given as speedily as
possible.
E. M STANTON.
Secretary Of War
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GENERAL GRANTS OFFICIAL, AN
N0CJNCEMENT

HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE.
UNITED STATES,
April ga P. "
Hon. f. H. Stanton, Secretary Of Wdr /;
Gen. Leesunendered the Army of North
ern Virginia this afternoon, upon terms pro-
posed by myself The accompanying addi-
tional corresponce will show the conditions
fully. Z. S. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
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r. L. LEE.

To Lieut. Gen. Grant, Conu,anding Ar
mics of the United States.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-04-14
II. G. WRIGHT,
Major Gen. Commanding

SECOND ARMY CORPS, April e-7:soP NJ
lhqj. Gen. a. s. Webb,
Our last fight just before dark at Sailor
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CORRESPONDENCE IMMEDIATELY
BEFORE THE SURRENDER

OUhhEoPUNDENJE IMMEDIAIEIY
BEFORE THE SURRENDER.
The following is the previous correspond
ence between Lieutenant General Grant and
General Lee referred to in the foregoing tel
egram to the Secretary of War.
CLIFTON House., Va, April 9.
Hon. f. u. Stanton, Secretary Of Hor :
The following correspondence has taken
place between Gen Lee and myself. There
has been no relaxation in the pursuit during
It's pendense
(Signed) e. S. GRANT.
Lieutenant General.
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r. E. LEE
S. A. i's' =
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GEN. GRANT REFUSES To NFGoTr
AIE III, AND DECLINES TO MEET
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GEN. GRANT CONSENTS TO MEET
LEE.

70 General Grant.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
Meeting of the Village Board Of
Trustees.
DopcEy1LLE. October 2d.1s65.

DoDGEvILLE, October d,1s65.
Present, VIM. Hendy, President, VIM.
Harris, S. B. Mclaughlin, John Mylroe,
j. j. Cornish, Thomas Carkeek, Trustees.
Meeting convened pursuant to adjourn
ment, and was called to order by the Presi-
dent
Minutes of previous meeting were read
and approved.
Thereport OF the committee to investi-
gate the narrowing of Madden street, made
their report.
They reported that the narrowing of
said street would be private benefit but
not p'lslc benefit. They made no rec
commendation.
On motion, the report Of said committee
was accepted, and tie committee dis
charged
S. B. Mclaughlin moved that the Board
decide against the application for the mar
rowing of Madden street. Passed
On motion the clerk was instructed to
notify Henry Walters to remove the OBJ
structions from Madden street.
On motion the Board adjourned to meet
on Monday, Oct. 9Th at n o'clock. P. NJ.
w. J. WRIGGLEswoRTn,
Village Clerk.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
State Items.

The Madison Capitol says the train
for GAINESVILLE, Wednesday morning, on the
Northwestern road was --an immense one
over 1000 people being on board before it
reached Hanover. AS it was slowly pass
ing the water tank near that place, an un-
mitigated scamp on top Of one ofthe front
cars, pulled the rope and let the water in
to the passing cars.
The effect of a six inch stream of water
through the windows of the crowded cars
can better be imagined than described.
The damage to shining broadcloth and
pretty silks, and the good clothing gener-
ally, was immense.
The juneau county Aryus, says on
Monday afternoon, the 25th inst, William
Hayes, an employee in the steam saw mill
at Leroy, few miles west Of here, in at
tempting to get on freight train, while
under motion, lost his hold and fell be-
meath the car, and was crushed to death,
Hi3 ASao ONiiiS3 oSf Cl Nu II OIl MS OOQS, anu
otherwise horribly mangled.
-. The Richland county Observer re-
cords fatal accident at Lone Rock, caused
by intemperance. Mr. Robert Ccmmons,
with younger brother and three sisters.
had been to party given by the sixth bat
terry, and had become highly intoxicated
On starting for home he drove off at fear
ful speed, and in turning corner one of
his sisters was dashed from her seat on to
the forward wheel of the wagon, which
caught her clothes, and carried her around
f2veral revolutions, each time passing di-
rectly across her breast. She was carried
to the Wallace House, where she survived
only an hour, Of ssony indescribable. In
the meantime Robert was raying on the
streets, begging and Offering large bour-
ties for some one to shoot him.
....The Wisconin State fair, held at
GAINESVILLE last week, was pronounced by
those in attendance as good as at any pre-
yious time. Pecuniarily it was quite
success, the society realizing considerable
over and above expences. The show Of
agricui itural implements and machinery
of all things was good. The fine arts were
we'll represented, but the show of stock is
said to have been meagre. We should
have been in attendance, and have given a
more extended report of what was to be
seen, but we were annoyed with that ''hell
o'aw diseases, towns mans toothache."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

SERIOUS AccIp-sp.-O Saturday even
ing last, faad accident happened in our
village. About half past six o'clock, as
Mrs. DR.. Griffiths with her sister and one
of her own, and two of her sisters chill
drcn, were returning home from the fair,
team with hay rack on lumber wag-
on, ran away, and coming across them at
the foot of Diagonal street, the horses ran
over the buggy containing Mrs. Dr. Griff-
iths, with her sister and the children. The
buggy was completely demolished. Mrs
Griffiths was badly hurt in the back and
side; baby of Mrs. Sanguins hadits arm
broken, and the other occupants of the
buggy were more or less Injured. At last
accounts hrs. Grifiths and the children
were all likely to recover
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05


sThe photographs and ambrotypes
OF exhibition at the late County fair were
pronounced to be better than at any pre-
Eious fair. 1t is true there was not as
much competition as in previous years,
but there is good reason for that. Mr..
J. J. Cornish of Dodgeyille has invariably
taken the first premium, and other artists
in the county despair being able to COM
pete with him. Mr.. Cornish was the only
exhibitor of these articles, but from the
specimens he showed the result would un-
doubtedly have been the same if there had
been twenty others, he would still have
received the first premium.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
ODGEVIILE WIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1865.

President-Gecrge W. STANDARD. Vice
Presidents -Wm. j. Bennett JEllwood and
L. NJ. Strong. Treasurer-Samuel Hoskins.
Secretary-Henry Dunstan. An execu-
tive committee was elected, consisting of
John Green, Moscow; John James, Wald-
wick james Sponcely, town of Mineral
Point; George w. Bliss, city of Mineral
Point; Joseph Hallam, Linden; William
cambridge, Mifiin; David Mcfarland,
Highland Mr.. Vicwgwiski, Pulaski; P.
Nolan, Clyde; L. W. Joiner, Wyoming
G. c. Meigs, Arena; Joseph Roberts
Ridgewav; Robert. t..Wilson, town of Dodge
vile; Richard Arundel village Of Dodge
vile.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

GEBy reference to a notice in oag ad-
vertising columns, il will be seen that the
annual Teachers Institnte"for this coun-
ty, will be held at Dodgevillc, commenc-
ing on the 10th instant, and continuing
four days. 1t is expected that teachers
will be present from all parts of the coun-
ty, and our people should make such prep
aration so as to be able to conlfor tably en-
tertain them during their stay Let the
teachers go away iat the close of the
institute gratefully remembering the hos
pitality of the citizens Of Dodgevillc.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

We are informed that NJ. T. Curry
writing master who has just come into
our village has started a writing school.
His first lesson was given last evening, but
it is not yet too late to join. lie exhibit
ed some very good specimens of work at
the fair, and is considered very good
writer. 1t would probably be to the ad-
vantage of most of our young folks to at
tend his school, We understand he teach
es ths Spencerian systematic best system
now cXtant.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
NO. s.:


Public examinations of teachers for the county of
Iowa will be held as follows:
At the court house in the village OF Dodgeville, Sat
urday and Friday. October 20 and u land at the cot
house in the city of Mineral Point, Monday October
23-for the towns of Mineral Point and Dodgevilie
At the school house in the village of Lnden Tues"
day, October 24-for the towns of Linden and Aiftn
At the school house in the village of Avoca, We'd
nesday. October 25-for the towns of Highland,
and Pulaski ~
At the school house in the village of Jonesdale,
Thursday, October 26-for the towns of Wyoming
and Clyde. ~ ~
AT the school house in district number 6, Arena,
Friday and Saturday, October 27 aad 2S-for Arens
and Ridgeway. = =
At the school house in the village Of Aaamsville,
Observation-Disclosures 30--for Moscow and Waldwck. 2,
Sa-Teachers may atteud in any examination ds,
trlct more convenient than their own they VIII
supply paper and peAcil. ~
The examination will commence at each place st 10
O'Clock am of the first day. HvE
ALEXANDER WILSON.
Superintendent of Schools, {owa County.
Dodgsyille October 3, 1850
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

Gg-We hope al the teachers in the
county will make an effort to attend the
institute which is to be held in our village
commencing on the 10th inst. Mr. Will
son, the County Superintendent, we un-
derstand, has made such arrangements
that lecture will be delivered every even
ing of the institute, and other arrange
ments are made, SO as to make very in
tcrcsting time for all.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

.I-The concert given by the singers Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, for the
benefit of the Sabbath school Of said church
was well attended. The music was very
good, better than was generally supposed
could be got up in our village, and the
concert may be said to be both musicalIy
and financially a success. The proceeds
melted over ninety dollars.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
HIn this issue will be found the a,

80 In this issue will be found the adj
vertisement of Jones & Mefeart, new
firm, who have started new harness shop
in this village. They have faithfully
served their country as long as they were
needed, and now claim share Of your
patronage. A generous public vii; doubt
less literally reward them.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
~ Our readers will notice the adve,

~ Our readers will notice the adver-
tisement of A. B. Robinson, in another
column We would advise them to call on
him. lie keeps coed oysters, ETC., for we
have tried them, and we have no doubt but
his other articles are as good as represent
ed. He also keeps general assortment of
staple and fancy groceries.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05


GET REGlsTERrD.-Egery voter in Wis
eonsin should remember the registry law.
ifyou voted last year at the poll, you now
belong to, then you need take no trouble
to see yourself registered. II you have
moved, you should see that your name is
registered The respective boards for
1hat purpose, meet three weeks before the
election, October Il, and again on Tuesday
preceding the election, to register the
names Of voters. Soldiers, the most Of
"Aom were absent last fall, and are now
al home should see that the supervisors
oi tneir town, or alderman Of their ward,
place their names on the register.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

How fANcY DIED.-A Nashville paper
states that William L. Yancy died from a
spinal injury received in personal en-
counter with Senator Ben Hill, of Georgia
during secret sitting of the rebel Con-
gross at Montgomery.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
Ky Our thanks are dine to

sROur thanks are due to Mr.. Joseph
Roberts, for lot of very fine apples,
grown on his farm in Ridgeway. They
are without exception the best and sound
est eating apples we have tasted in the
state; they are very large, and demon
strate beyond doubt that fruit can be
raised to perfection in Wisconsin.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
cew@We would call the attention of

- We would call the attention of our
readers to the double column advertise
ment of Wheeler's TO be found elsewhere
in this issue. Wheeler has just received
one of the best and largest stocks Of goods
ever brought to this county perhaps, with
out exception, the largest. Call and ex-
anime. Their gentlemanly clerks are
always ready to show goods.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

The ball at the Court House on
Friday evening last, was very well attended
A supper was served up by the ladies', and
everything was conducted very satisfactor-
ily.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

sW-The Iowa county circuit court con
vcned in this village on Monday last
They arc still in session, and will continue
this week, probably. There is small
attendance, and very little business to
dispose of.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05
Union County Nominations
The Free Suffrage Convention.

The mass convention, which met a
GAINESVILLE on Wednesday the 9th ult., wa
not very well attended. OF course, it be
ing the time Of the fair, there were quite
number in the city, but not enough dele
gates were prescnta@o give the meeting tn,
title Of State convention. 1t was called
to order by General j. II. Paine, and C
Z. Sholes was chosen chairman. An eff
fort was made to place COL Cobb in tha
position, but he refused to serve. Some
discussion occurred about the right to oc
cupy the hall, as Judge Doolitte Ehad ar
appointment to speak there that evening
1t WAS finally decided that the convention
had the prior right, and so it adjourned tc
p. N. at which time the committee on res
olutons were to report.
'ihc committee reported twelve resolu
tons, in substance as follows:
That il. the reconstruction Of the gov
ernments of the states lately in rebellion
it is the right and duty of the nation t.
impose such conditions, as experience has
shown to be essential to its future peace
and integrity The first condition is the
abolshment Of slavery by the new consti
tutions. The second is that in fixing tht
qualifications FOR the exercise of the elcc.
tive franchise in the several constitutions
they make no discrimination against any
person on account Of race or color.
The fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh res
oIutions, are devoted to the expression Of
the convention. on the reconstruction pol
icy. They affirm that Congress, in con
junction with the President, and not the
President alone, is the proper authority tt
prescribe to the seceedcd states, terms fol
their restoration to the Union.
The eighth resolution affirrs that tn,
convention is in favor of the proposed
amendment to our state constitution, tt
securt equal and impartial suffrage.
The ninth expresses confidence ant
faith in Andrew johnson, and pledges theil
good will and support.
They resolve that every dollar of the
national debt should be paid at the earlies
practical period, and favor equal and jus
taxation. The eleventh resolves that th,
Union State ticket nominated at Madison
on the 9th inst, is composed Of men who
both in civil and military life, have showr
themselves possessed, in an eminent de
gree, of ability, patriotism and integrity
and that we most cordially support then
as the friends of equal rights and impair
tial suffrage. 1t was determined to ap
point a committee Of three to prepare al
address to the people of The State.
The convention actually did rot amour
to much; it was the expression OF few in
dividuals, and not the sentiment of III,
Union party Of this State. >But as W,
look at the matter, the movement can d.
no harm, therefore it is not worth opposing
The actors in the movement were doubt
less conscientious, and they have perfec
right to express their opinion.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-10-05

- Ihe last few week have been un-
usually severe on sick people. One or
'"O funerals occurring every day for some
weeks We notice that the deaths are
mo stly children.