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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-03-10

me vote was taken, and M. Daniels re!
ceiyed al the votes castT14-and was declared
duly elected. CAV ',-'' -
''Sils o. IIvKro MkssAoK ,l2"4 "a y
] "A message was received from the Governor
returning the Bill >. relating to the taxation of
Railroad lands without his signature for the
following reasons: 5i-35isi 30 5.I 80 5..t I'd,
~" Our Constitution contemplates . uniform
rule of taxation, based upon q fixed and ascer-
tanned valuation; and II the interests iof the
State require the adoption of this measure an
amendment to that instrument embodying the
principles of this Bill should be submitted to
the people for their appreciation" n %.
Where chartered privileges of this character
were conferred prior to its adoption they are
protected by the State Constitution, and may
have, in some instances, been extended and en-
larged by legislation. But general bill adopt
ing this principle and applying it to all the
Railroad Companies is, in my judgment, vio-
lation of the Constitution. 81 .b,r.ra'
Very respectfully,
1r5 STEPHEN MILLER
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-03-10
what In an Inch Of Rain !

The late weekly return Of the British
Register General gives the following In
teresting information in, respect to rainfall:
Rain fell in London to the amount of D.43
inches, which isequivalent to forty three tons
of rain per acre. The rainfall during last
week varied from thirty tons per acre in IA.
inburgh, to two hundred and fifteen tons per
acre in Glasgow. An English acre consists of
6,272, $40 square inches; and an inch deep of
rain on an acre yields 6, 272 $40 cubic inches of
water which, at 277.274 cubic inches to- the
gallon, makes ~, 622-5 gallons and, as gal
lon Of distilled water weighs ten pounds the
rainfall on en- acre is 226, 225 pounds .avoirdu.
pois; but 2 ,240 pounds are 4 ton, and COME
'quently an inch deep of rain weighs 1O0-993
tous, OF nearly one hundred and one tons per
acre. For every one hundredth Of an inch a
ton OF water falls per acre. II any agricultnr-
LIST were to try the experiment OF distributing
iartihcially that which nature 80 bountffully
supplies, he would soon feel inclined to = rest
and be thankful" s4o.so3 4,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-03-10
LIST OF ACTS
Passed ut tho Seventh, Session of the
e Legislature Of Minnesota, and on
a. which wore Approved BY -
tho Governor -rstr ~
GENERAL LAWS.

For the appraisement and sale Of the lands
donated to the State Oy the act OF congress,
donating public lands to the several States and
benefit Of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts,
approved July 2, 1867. -.
~ 'Amemorlal 70 the congress Oh tne onited
States for an additional grant Of lands 70 aid u
the completion OF me several lines OF rairoda
and branches IN this state mennoned IN tne ACT
OF Congress, approved Marcn ., 1901, ana tor
an extension OF the time limited therein. i!
Concurrent Resolution 70 ratify me amend
ments proposed 70 the CONSTITUTION OF the
United States, ab0Asning slavery. -
diseased with glanders, or driving the same on
public highways and stabling the same without
apprising the hotel keepers thereof fp'' ~
Proposing an amendment to, Section 1, Ar.
ticle Z, Of the Constitution Of the State of
Minnesota. iUir'ton s'l'a-a rtai3.J
I. Relating to the powers duties and proceed
cases. jalI ~ <liot 51-a siI 10 tloj doi
ITO amend Sec. -, Chap. 50, page s98, Pub,
lie Statutes, relating to deeds, mortgages and
conveyances h-i'1h@'z't '2.Hp siI .icli'
% To provide instruction for the deaf and
dumb Of this State and to appropriate money
therefor. yaiH a.I $3.50 ,i.j ~ '.o:7'L 2'i-
81 Relating 20 the Sioux war fund. si Eia JG9
Ito appropriate money for the support of the
STATE Government for the year 1895 laa -'1'
II Relating To the confusion of property Is re-
spects logs and lumber .'GIS-o '|s'Ig "a.
To amend Sec. 9, Chap. Is, Session Laws Of
1850, > al 91o4 sfoR r-IiR5a ig43 600
To provide for the election of County Com
missioner in Counties in this State that have
no township ORGANIZATION, '
To legalize the action of counties, cities and
towns IL Issuing bonds to pay bounties and
supporting families of soldiers. .,
TO appropriate SWAMP lands to certain edu-
cational and Charitable Institutions, and for the
erection of q State Prison. ~ ids
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
.. THURSDAY, March 2, 1865.
THE MARRIAGE LAW

. " =
THR MARRIAGE Law. a
Mr.. GILMAN, special committee to whom
was referred the House bill compelling parties
to procure license before marriage, reported
it back amended. The bill was then read q
third time and passed. Yeas %, nays Q.
ra..r. r.. yirgg 5o HOUSE BILL LOST. -. rr g..
= H. f. No 1904 bill for an act to refund the
taxes of soldiergwas placed on vote, and re-
jected by the following vote: yeas II, nays is.
Aldrich, Chalant, COlville,
Crane, Gibbs, Goodrich, Hewson, Huntoon,
Keister, Locke, Rogers, Charles Taylor, Teach
out, Tew, Tuthill, West, Mr.: speaker.
ans, Gilfllan.. Gilman, Harrington Jay, Poeh-
Ter, REM, Rigby,J Shandrew, Smith, Stark,
Oscar Taylor, Whittemore. EIr,I o; .o.i
BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED. "a,
By Mr.. COLVILLE-H., F. No. 252-a joint
resolution asking Congress for grant Of land
in aid of the Improvement of Cannon River.
Read second and third time and passed.
Yeas % .s.,.-.. 80 n,r,, .i;.-.fss ..'l, -.
W., ..,. g. JOINT CONVENTION. y-; .,
The joint convention to elect members of
the Agricultural College Board met at three
O'Clock. 8iyl aIi nor! Il I2giT az -CCltJG 80
a. For one year-William L. Ames, of Ramsey
county. aa ai-oY& aW;s o9fa~t1 70 %
! For two years-K. N. Guiteau, of Dakota
county, teye1,...f r.i..a.g in. bylaHgi ',-
=. For three years-Jabez Brooks, of Goodhue
county. a-' ''.' o. -'''' "a =.
For four years-Henry Hill, of Mcleod
county. .... g.. ...,,;,,.,,, p: ,........
THANKS TO THE SPEAKER.
" Mr.. SMITH being Id the Chair-Mr. TAY-
iLOR, of Stearns, offered the following resolu-
ton al g.;t., g.. .a,..>1,-,rl .--..,,
; Resolced, That the unanimous thanks Of this
House ar, due and are hereby rendered to the
Hon. Thos. H. Armstrong for the able and i'm.
partial manner in which he has presided over
its deliberations, and for the Uniform courtesy
which he has invariable extended, without re-
gard to partisan prejudices or preference to
each and all of its members, and that while we
part, we send with him our kindest regards,
wishing for him that success In life which his
ability and manhood SO emineutly merit.
The Speaker made q feeling and eloquent rel
ply, which we are compelled to omit owing to
its length and the lateness Of the hour. Ig
The House then adjourned, at II O'Clock,
after which farewell song of 40 verses was
sung, commencing ",hi -i.. ts'- n.
Now members of this old State Hall ,,g
So soon to part and leave st. Paul,
Lets sing in chorus, one and all, ,gt
.uiGWe're going. going, Hail happy day, ire
Away! Away we cant sit any longer, rof
Hurrah! H1rrah, our sixty days are done.
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SPECIAL LAWS.


To organize s Board of Education for the
city of Owatenna.G '>1t 90H 13it3s'a = 80.
g To change the names of certain individuals
county. .h.i-.-: v3t7ss1 .-frt J 81
To amend an act to incorporate the city of
st. Anthony, approved March 3, 1855. "a
81 To authorize the Commissioners of Steele
county to issue bonds. i. !; z.,,t'o7F
To authorize the Board of Education of Red
Wing School District to issue school district
bonds zo1I eeIs:d.~ .sfszg 30 5esref
To amend an lset, relating to the revision Of
the statutes of Minnesota, approved Feb. IL.
1868 % amended by chapter A of the laws of
To incorporate the city of Owatonna. .ea
a9 To execute the, trust created by an act of
Congress entitled an act making grant Of lands
to the State of Minnesota to aid in the con-
{ struction of, Railroad from st. Paul to Lake
the said lands to the Lake Superior and Missis-
sippi Railroad Company, to aid In the construc.
ton OF its Railroad, and to amend and contin-
ne certain acts In relation to said Railroad
Company.
A memorial to Congress to extend mail route
No. 13,46S.5 s.- -crn .c.-82 . i ANA
Joint memorial to the Postmaster of Glencoe
for the establishment of mail route from st.
Cloud to Fort Ripley, MIMI Il 4.
4 memorial for the establishment of mail
route from Hutchinson to Torah. n ees g..
A memorial to Congress for the establish
ment of q mail route from Blue Earth City,
via Paramount jackson and Sioux Falls to
Yankton, the capital of Dakota Territory.
To provide for the survey, location and es-
Enlistment of q State road from Faxon in
Sibley county to Eagle City in said county.
To change the name of John johnson to
John j. Holmgren. -.,...s ....-..sl ''f
y To attach the county Of Monongalia to the
county: of Stearns for judicial purposes. ss
To correct the boundary lines of the counties
of Martin, Mobiles and Murray. '
~ To aid the Southern Minnesota Railroad
Company. haseG. zfA.rt az
For the improvement of. navigation on the
Minnesota River. - ''.
Ito authorize certain districts in Blue Earth,
Wabasha, and Nicollet counties to issue bonds
memorial for mail route from New Ulm
to Redwood. l'-L - sz4.
To Iegalize and confirm the tax levied in the
town Of Quincy, olmstead county, to pay sol.
diers bounty. .,..5, q, :, 49,. .; 49, 81 !
st. Cloud, approved March sth, 1862 =o41
A Joint resolution relating to the north
branch of the Pacific. Railroad. ~ -s1s
To provide for Q State Road from Ainneapo-
LIS to Shakopee.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02

to go on foot and meet Col. Bryant at
the appointed place without any more
delay. Accordingly the Col. returned,
and on Wednesday evening camped his
command some miles south of fernando
again. Here be found ''nary reb )"
all had gone, sleek and clean.
After crossing the river on Sunday
evening, and finding our force in no
hurry to get out of his way, and rather
too strong for him to manage, Chalmers
quietly crossed our trail, and re-crossed
the river several miles from the town,
and retired to rest upon his laurels, if he
could find them, exceedingly anxious to
be "let alone . A party with fag-of-
truce, failing to find anybody near the
Ferry, our boys again turned their faces
homcward, levying contributions on sun
dry smoke-houses and potato patches
alcng the road, and taking their regular
rain-drenchings with high good humor,
arrived safe in camp after being absent
seven days.
During Thursday, a Lieutenant and
thirty-one men of the I'd Wisconsin Cav
airy, which had joined Col. Bryant. and
been sent to discover the rebels where
abouts, ran into rebel Quartermaster,
who was rafting a large lot Of stores
across the river, assisted by some three
hundred men. Our boys at once dashed
at them, capturing the officer, a lot of
men, seventy horses and mules, sixty
stand Of arms, one hundred and fifty ne
groes, sixty barrels Of quinine, one
wagon loaded with merchandise, $1,000
worth Of Hospital stores, all of which
had been lately smuggled out Of Mem
phis; six thousand barrels Of bacon and
hams, with raft, wagons, oxen and all.
Col. Bryant's command brought in
over ninety prisoners, having killed and
wounded over two hundred Of the rebels;
one hundred and thirty stand Of arms
were destroyed, with large quantities Of
meat, merchandise and stores, for which
transportation could not be obtained !;
besides two hundred horses and mules
four hundred negroes, with carriages and
wagons almost innumerable; so that it
was computed that a million Of dollars
would hardly pay the expenses Of this
visit to our ''erring brethren of the
South" W.
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Facts Look at Them

In the hurry and drive of business,
each one pressed by the urgency of his
own immediate responsibilities and in
terests, we are apt to forget, or be too
busy to regard the stately crawl Of the
most hideous crimes and vices in our
midst, till some one grows to be giant
monster; and then, when we are brought
to see his terribleness Of ugly bigness,
we stare, tremble, parley and delay to
strike such blows as will slay the subtle
destroyer, once for all. Facts are stub
born things, and sometimes tell marvel
Gus tales. But, after all, facts are the
weapons with which mortal victories
are finally won. 5.
The following tables will furnish
some food for thought. which every
good citizen ought to look at candidly,
and ponder we'll where his responsibility
and path Of duty lies: a'
Amoatat and Cost Of Intoxicating Liquors
imported and sold IN the city Of Beaoer
Dam, from january 1st, 1864, to Decens-
Der 10th, 1864: sa.,.
":
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tornadoes, sweep the soil from every ex-
posed position, and frequently compel
the cultivator to seek new locality.
Tn the southern part of the Gulf of Cali
fornia there IS an extensive
PEARL FISHERY
which, in 1851, employed large fleet
of boats, and produced pearls that were
valued at S39,O00 Valuable gold mines
are said to abound in this peninsula, but
very Intellectually worked. The princi.
pal towns are La, Paz, the capital and
Loreto
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
Napoleon's Mexican Possessions.

The New York Times gives the follow
ing description of that portion of Mexico
which, it is affirmed, Maxamilian has
conveyed by trust deed to Louis Napo
leon as security for the payment Of the
claims of France against Mexico, the
same to be returned to Mexico, in full,
upon the payment Of the said claims,
with all the private rights secured under
French occupation confirmed. 1t will be
seen, on consulting the map, that the ce-
ded territory embraces large portion Of
Maximilian's dominions: ~
CHIHUAHUA.
chihuahua is one of the most norther-
" of the Mexican States. 1t is divided
into twelve departments, and its popula-
tion in 1860 numbered 100000. Pre-
vious to the Gadsden Treaty of 1854, by
which one-seventh of its territory was
ceded to the United States, its area was
II, ISL square leagues. On the east it
is separated from Texas by the Rio
Grande, and on the west from Sonora by
the great mountain chain Of the Sierra
Madre.
The eastern portion of the State con-
sists Of high table lands, having an ele-
vation of from 4 500 to 5000 feet above
the level Of the sea. Near the Rio
Grande the country is barren and ster-
lie, the remainder is in broad, slightly
undulating plains, entirely destitute Of
forests, with but little shrubbery, and
generally covered with short grass, which
renders it admirably adapted to grazing.
The mountains forming the Sierra Ma
Dire are we'll wooded with tall pines, oak,
walnut, ash, cedar, &c. The plains are
generally without trees. The southern
portion of the State is well watered,
while the northern part contains but few
streams, several of which dry up and dis
appear during the heat of Summer
Mineral springs are common in many
parts of the State, but none are partic-
ularly noted for medicinal properties.
TIE CLIMATE
of chihuahua is delightful Summer
reigns for eight months in the year, and
during the four remaining months the
temperature rivals that Of our finest Oc-
tober weather. TIE atmosphere is SO
pure that meat hung in the open sunlight
will dry, without purifying. A French
gentleman, who visited Mexico in 1S49-
80. for the purpose of obtaining grant
Of lands for French colony. describes
the delightfulness of the seasons as equal
ing tho climate of the most favored re-
gions of Greece, Italy and Spain.
From the deficiency of rain, agricul-
turists depend almost entirely upon arti-
fetal irrigation; and in all the valleys
bordering on streams the water is led
through a main canal, and thence distri-
buted to the several farms through small
er bitches. The bottom lands, which
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
M any.
ORIGINAL.
An Unpublished Chapter of History


During the month of April, 1868, the
generals who commanded in West Teu-
nessee laid plan to entrap the the rebel
General Chalmers and his army who were
annoying our line ofcommunication from
Memphis to Corinth, very much, and
making frequent attacks on the small
garrisons holding the various stations on
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
The plan, which events soon developed,
seemed very good and, towards the
middle of the month, was put in opera
ton.
1t was arranged that force should
start from Memphis, seek the reoels,
and, if possible, get possession of the
Ferry near fernando, Mississippi, over
the Coldwater river; an operation which,
it was supposed, would be attended by
considerable fighting, and require great
skill and courage. A large force was to
start from Lagrange, a station some
sixty miles from Memphis, on the above
named railroad, march around quietly to
the rear of the rebels, and be prepared
to attack them, when .he Memphis force
should drive them across the river, and
capture the Ferry General Smith was
to command the Lagrange force, while
Col Geo. L. Bryant, Of the Twelfth Wis.
consin, was to command shat from
Memphis.
On Friday morning, April 10th. ae-
cording to the arrangement, Gen. Smith
set out with his forces, and the next
morning Col. Bryant started with his
Both parties were to meet at the Ferry
at designated hour ON Sunday it was
calculated Chalmers would be dispersed
or destroyed. So far, all looked favorable
for accomplishing surprise, and complete
success was confidently predicted.
As Col Bryant command was expect
ed to enter into action first, we will turn
our attention to his operations prin-
cipally and to Gen. Smiths, when his
movements became known to his friends
Col. Bryant had with him the 18th and
33d Wisconsin, and 41st Illinois Infantry,
9TH Ohio Cavalry, with four guns Of the
18th Ohio Battery. Very early in the
morning, before the people were generally
out Of their beds, the troops moved from
their camps near Memphis, and marched
briskly along the road to Hernando, dis
tant twenty-five miles, arriving there
about 4: 80 P. NJ, having had to skir-
mish twenty miles of the way, capturing
six prisoners, and losing about the same,
gobbled up by rebel cavalry while strag-
Cling in rear of the command.
Our Cavalry, under Major Hays, drove
the rebels along the road so furiously
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
p o e try.
From the Portsmouth Times.
The Bore of the Oil Brigade.

Half an inch, half an inch,
Half an inch downward,
Down to the gates of Hell
Bored the six hundred.
"Down the Light Brigade!
Bore for the OIL" they said
Into the jaws Of He'll
Bored the six hundred.
"Downward the Oil Brigade p
Was there a man dismayed
Not though each lessee knew
His cash was numbered.
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to bore or die
Into the gates of He'll
Bored the six hundred.
Petroleum to right of them,
Rock oil to left of them,
Coal oil beneath them,
Quietly slumbered.
Stormed at with jeers and yells,
Deeply they bored the wells,
Down through the rocks Of earth,
Down to the mouth of He'll
Bored the six hundred.
Waved they their leases there,
With triumphant air,
Each greasy millionaire
Counted his profits while
All his friends wondered.
Plunged in the dirty soil,
Straig ght through the rocks they toll,
While the poor skeptic
Struck by the smell of oil,
Thought he had blundered-
Sad he returned, but not
Yet the six hundred.
Oil was to right of them,
Oil was to left of them,
Oil far beneath them
And yet they had blundered
Stormed they with curses well,
While stocks and courage fell,
Badly they wished to SELL
They woke from their golden dream,
Came from their oilless wells,
All that was left of them,
Left of six hundred
How can their glory fade?
How will their stocks be paid ?
All the world wondered.
Look at the holes they made,
And honor the Oil Brigade
Broken six hundred X. Y. z.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02

n@=A horrible tradgedy has occurred
in London. A man named Hunt hired
a cab, which he drove out with his wife
and two children. Stopping at an ale
house, he sent the cabman in for pint
Of beer, which was drank in the cab.
Afterwards che m an got out alone, paid
the fare. and told the cabman where to
drive. On reaching his destination the
driver found that his freight consisted of
three dead bodies-the woman and her
children had been poisoned. Subse-
ouently, on being arrested. the murderer
himself took poison.
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S. w. REESE,

A TTORNEY At LAW. Land and Collecting Agent
N DodgcvilIe, Iowa County, Wis. Particular at
tenton given to collecting and agencies and payment o.
taxes in Iowa County. Office in the Post Office Build
n~ [nl-yll
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
WHITNEY SMITH,

TNANNER AND CURRIER, Mineral Point, Wis
Leather of all kinds, also Hair for Plastering, al
ways hand, cheap for cash. job Work done at short
notice and on moderate terms. [n26-tfl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
I. D. BURDICK,
TsuccEssoR TO P. a. GRIFFITiis,

SUCCESSOR TO P. a. GRIFFITiis,j
DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
ID Oils, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Stationery, Cut
tlery School Books, &C., &c.
Having purchased the entire stock OF Dr. Griflths
is constantly receiving supply of the above articles
and feels confident that he can furnish customers WIN
suc articles in his line they may wish, on the best
of terms.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
AHssA CORR ALEX WILSON JAS. F. sUDDUTH
COBB, WILSON & SUDDUTH,

Formerly Cobb Sudduth.)
II AWYERS, Mineral Pcint Iowa County, Wisconsin,
will attend to profes sional business and correSpon-
donce as heretofore VIII procure Pensions, obtain
Ronniies from the State and Federal Government, and
prosecute claims against them upon any liberal terms
Office opposite Court House, up stairs &l2yl
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
WRIGGLEsWORTH & CO.

DOOK CARD AND JOB PRINTERS, ALSO PUB
a. fishers of the "DoDGEvILLE CHRONICLE" weekl ~
family newspaper delivered by mail free in the Coun
ty, ON receipt of the price, 81. 80 n year.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02
Wholesale Cost.
Kind and Amount.

These liquors are sold out by retail,
at average profits of 300 per cent,
which would make their total retail
cost sS6,057. These data are gathered
from the freight books and other records
at the railroad depot, and do not in
clude the beer made at the two breweries
in this city, which is nearly all con-
sumed here. ~
The United States Assessors books
show that there were made in Beaver
Dam in 1864, 1,108 barrels of lager
beer, or 81, ,340 gallons. At retail by
the glass, this costs so cents per gall
Ion, or
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-03-02

Just look at 1t Ihlnk ABOUT lJI
Ask your soul if its skirts clearl We
pay for our churches, public schools,
college and city government, all togeth-
er, only S15,5 ,599 year; while we pay
out for intoxicating liquors, S113,535
per year! $97, 1886 year more for
drunkenness and ruin than for educa-
tion and religion! And yet this con-
trast is over liberal on our side, for $695
of our school money comes from the
county and State at large, and more
than $4,000 of the college expenses
come from other parts of the State.
Governor Lewis in his annual mes
sage says:
Il believe it is a we'll established fact,
that over fifty per cent. of the cases of
insanity in our country are the results
of inebriety."
And criminal statistics the world over
show that about seven-tenths of the
penal crimes committed are traceable to
excess in the use of ardent spirits.
And we respectfully submit, that with
such startling facts staring US savagely
in the face, it is not necessary for any
to be very radical or fanatical,' to be
terribly in earnest against the whole in
fernal liquor business.-Beaver Dam
Citizen.