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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

HE1. What n glorious Tree lanu thls 10,
to be sure, wherein the majority is SUI
preme over the Constitution; wherein
the black voters outnumber the whites
two to one; wherein the blacks are SOW
ereign and can control the ballot box as
they. will; wherein the black sovereigns
are untrustworthy, without the exception
of more than one in thousand, deceive
habitually, and are so ignorant as to be
incapable of defining what is necessary
to make up what is commonly called a
good moral character. What must be
the condition of a country governed after
this fashion, And what can express the
infamy and wickedness of men, who are
intelligent and know well what they do,
when they impose such government on
their brothers who have had the misfor-
tune to quarrel with them Such an
exhibition of human malignity surpasses
the Inquisition, and rivals Dante's con
ception of the Intervals.
We do not condemn the freedmen for
all this. They are the instruments OF
others. Nor would we punish them with
the severity we would white persons for
like offenses Nor do we mean, when
we say that they commit crimes, that
the crimes are of as high grade as the
same thing in white persons would be.
Not slavery so much as the juxtaposi-
ton Of the two races, one superior and
the other inferior, has made the blacks
adopts in every species Of craft, strategy
and deception. In this they are more
highly educated than any white people.
By the time the child is three years old
it learns all concealments. They do not
regard as theft what we call by that name,
but rather as sort of conGscation, or a
taking that which does not belong to
them, with an ill-defned conception Of
having some right to it. Nor do they re-
gard falsehood as a.crime in the sense
understood by white persons, but rather
as it would be defined by the educated
'fmackerel brigade, and as crime not
per Sc, but only for being caught in it.
This process Of education was an evil
resulting from the Introduction of Afri-
cans into this country and their con-
strained labor, which the best men
always deplored, and which causes them
to have little regret that the whole sys'
tenn is abolished, even though it be done
wholly and upjustly at their cost But
what are we compelled to think Of men
who sold us the slaves, then quarreled
with us for keeping them, without return.
ing our money, and then were mean
enough withal to put us under their yoke
Suppose all this was no outrage; is it
wise craftsmanship, is there any good in
it, does it promise well for the harmony
and prosperity Of the country? If such
things are never borne by freemen, is 1t
wisdom to make all slaves for the purpose
of their infiction2 And is there man
in all the North brainless enough to
think republican government can sur
vive the process ?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

B6y- Stanton now holds the place OF
Secretary Of War, as the head Of that
important department ofthe government,
while he is not received into a Cabinet
meeting for consultation on.public affairs
The anomaly, unknown to history, is
presented of chief executive officer and
head of power of the earth, being re-
sponsible for the whole course Of execu-
tive administration, and yet unable to
control his most important subordinate.
And all this on the shallow pretext that
the legislative and only co.equal depart
ment of the government has usurped the
power and taken from the hands of the
executive the right to control given him
by the Constitution. Can the country
respect a president who lacks the nerve
to cut the Gordian knot2
We had, Saturday, telegram that
Stevens threatens to introduce bill to
eonfscate the property of those who may
see fit to discharge their employees. This
is sensational, nonsense and bosh. If we
had president the country would not
be so readily alarmed at absurd threats,
nor so passive in passing under the yoke
of usurpation. Have the Northern States
no interest in the performance of such
antics before high heayen2 Will not
the people who can, take these matters
in hand
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

B9. Gov. Patton, of Ala, publishes
letter stating that the sample of cotton
from that State at the Paris Exposition,
has received the first premium.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

nl- The Mobile papers say the health
of that city at the present time is much
better than usual at this season of the
year. All reports of the prevalence Of
cholera are denied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

neA. The cholera has visited Pamela
county, Miss, and carried away num-
Der of highly respectable citizens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

all are under oonstraint TO DO
so. They own ground, which Is heavily
taxed. while, being vacant it is wholly
unproGtable. The only way to AVOID
half their capital being unproduetive, IS
TO add money to il in the shape OF build
ings. Aud this, though giving but a
small return on their whole capital en-
ployed, gives a large return on the
money so employed. For this reason
alone is a single house now erected in
Memphis. IL II were not for this, CAPT
tal would never be used, as it certainly
does not seek the Investment Why
then, complain ofhigh renis2 lfyou do
not like them, and can get of cheaper
BY il, why not build for yourself? II
your landlord will not reduce your rent
when business is dull, do you increase it
when business is brisk ? If you lease a
house for FIVE years at one thousand
dollars, when il proves to be worth two,
do you give the landlord the benefit or
do you keep It at one, or lease it out at
the advanced
That is all right, any way. The man
who has horse for sale which is worth
two hundred dollars may ask four II he
chooses-why not2 Why should man
be allowed to sell cotton at thirty CENTS
or meat for twenty, or tea, sugar or mo-
lasses for three prices, and be forbidden
to sell the use Of his house, as other peo-
ple sell other things, for what 1t Will
bring2 The whole truth on this subject
is, that all these matters should be allowed
to take care Of themselves, being regu.
lated solely by the supply and demand;
and that, especially just at this time,
"the world is governed too much.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

Removal OF a Registrar Asked
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

A Radical Commission Rampant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-12

EloUND-oN THE MORNING OF THE
II Sth inst, a BAY MARE, s years old and
Az hands high. which the owner can have by
proving property and paying charges. Apply
at l.. @. HAkDWICK'S Stable, Jefferson
etroat I4Up
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20


WRITING ScHooL.-Chas. E. Clarke, OF
Baraboo, favored us with call the other
day. He was on his way to Mineral Point,
where he proposes to establish a writing
school, The Professor informed US that
ne would return to this village on Tuesday
next, and endeayor to establish class.
His terms are 50 for - lessons, pupils
furnishing their own stationery. The Bar
aboo IadependeRt makes the following COM
plimentary mention of the Professor:
Our Citizen Prof Chas. E. Clarke, who
teaches the young ideas of several Wiscon-
sin villages how to.write well and properly.
is at home few days, locking finely. He
halls from Oshkosh, where he has been en-.
gagged by the authorities to give course
of lessons iu the public schools, which gave
ample satisfaction. He goes hence to Min
erai Point, where be will give course Of
lessons, and return here to open schools Of
different classes. The Professor is every
incha gentleman, while as teacher he has
no superior, which fact is so well known
in this community that he will doubtles:
! have rousipg school.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
WHAT EVERY ONE WANTS.

!.
A good, reliable medicine that will be on hand
when required, and never fails when called on That
is now to be obtained in Dr. Tobias Celebrated en-
etian Lniment Many thousands call it the wonder
of the age as it does all that is represented and more
1t cures Da1hea, Dysentery, Collie, Spasms, Vomit-
ing, Group and Seasickness surely as it is used,
and is perfectly innocent to take internally, in
double the quantity named in the directions; and as
an external remedy for Chronic Rheumatism, Cuts,
Bruises, Old Sores, Mumps, Toothache Headache,
Sore Throat, Sprains, Insect Stings, Pains in the
Back Chest and Limbs, thousands have testified to-
and their certificates be by any one at the
Doctors Depot Sc Cortlandt street. New York. Hun.
dreds of physicians it in their practice 1t has
been introduced since 1877, and hundreds who noss
have it in their houses, say they would not be with
out it even if it $40 per bottle Every drop is
m liked by DR.. Tobias himself, and be depended
on Only so cents and 81 per bottle. Sold by Irug-
gsts Depot, Sc Cortlaudt ST., N. Y. 1m1
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

DROWNED are sorry to have to
chronicle the death of William Gibson, well
known in this county as the owner of Glib
sons patent fence. The following are the
particulars, as ascertained from his broth
er: On the 29th of August he was pro-
cceding up the Mississippi on the steamer
G. r. Allen, when about ten miles above
st. Louis, while sitting on some govern
ment tent poles, they gave way, and pre-
cipita ted him into the river. The engine
was immediately reversed, and boat low
cred, but be not being able to swim, could
not keep above water long enough for the
boat to reach him, and was lost. His body
was found after being in the water about
ten days, and was buried near St. Louis.
His brother informs us that it will be ex-
humed and re-interred at Warsaw, Ind.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

SIDEwALKs.-We would call the atten-
ton of those of our citizens who think the
village Board are over reaching their au.
thority by ordering the construction Of
sidewalks more than three feet wide, to
the following resolution adopted at a late
meeting, by the "fathers" who have charge
of the city of Portage:
Rcsolred, That the owners of lots lying
on the south side of Pleasant street in tht
third ward, be authorized to construct side
walks thirteen feet wide in front of thcil
respective lots.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

NEAT--One of the cleanest, neatest, and
altogether best looking stores in this vii
lage is the boot and shoe store of Cyrus
Roberts, situated in Arundell's new block !,
on Iowa street The shelves are we'll filed
with stock, which are just beginning to be
called for, and we prophesy that during
the next two months those shelves will
undergo such an undressing as they never
experienced.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
Milwaukee 6 Prairie du Chen
Dodge's Grove for Sale.

Having been invested with legal authority TO do
the underssssd viii offer at public sale out-cry,
ut the CITY HALL, in Mineral Point, Wis, between
the hours Of a m, and p. n., on Saturday the I'd
day of November, 1867 Eight Hundred Acres ef Land
belonging to the Estate of the late Henry Dodge
The Lands are situated principally in Sections Ten,
Eleven. Twelve, Fourteen and Fifteen, in Township
Five Range three, east. about equal distance from
Mineral Poiat aud Dodgeville Many ofthem, besides
containing valuable timber are rich and abound in
fine springs of water. the old residen OF Governor
Dodge its orchard aud meadow are iaSsuded among
the lands to be sold. They will be offered in small
tracts, thus aording opportunity to such as may
xish to purchase farming wood lands.
Map and particular description Of the land may bt
seen at the Office of VIM. Z. Henry in Mineral Point
Terms Of Sale--Cdsh Satisfactory Security.
WILLIAM 7. HENRY. ! Executors.of the las
HENRY PBovMAN, will and Testament o
Au6CsIcsC DODGE. Henry Dodge deed.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

ECLIPSE. The finest eclipse of the moon
which it has ever been our privilege TO
see came off on Friday evening last. It's
magnitude was fully seven-tenths of the
moons diameter on its northern limb, and
was plainly visible in this section of cour-
try. The sky was perfectly clear, and the
movement of the earth between the two
great celestial orbits was almost percepti-
BILE, so clear was the night.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
THE CHRONICLE
DODGEvILLE,
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPT. 20, 1857.
egs- With the present number wo CON

~ With the present number wo COM
mence the sixth year of the CHRONICLE,
and the tenth of the paper--the name hav-
ing been changed. We commence it with
renewed energies and accumulated vigor.
We can boast of much larger circulation,
a better paying advertising patronage, and
a more steady and permanent run of job
work than at any previous time, for all of
which we thank our friends ard patrons.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

tY The time appointed for our county
Fair, Oct I'd and Sd, is rapidly approach
ing, Only one more issue Of our paper in
terveues, therefore, it is high time that
those intending to take part in that inter-
esting exhibition were making preparations
Ladies', gents. come one, come all show
yourselves and show everything you have
which is worth showing.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

eg- Wednesday and Thursday last was
devoted by the Good Templars of this
coanty to their convention at Arena. The
first day was quite unfavorable, but the
weather cleared up yesterday morning,
which would contribute materially to the
success of the conventions We are prom
ised full report of the affair for our next
issue.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

New BAKERY.-Frank Bequette is pre-
pared to furnish the "staff Of life" in guam
titles to suit--quality always first class
at his new bakery situated opposite Hendy
Thomas Co.'S on Iowa street, Dodgevile.
At his establishment will be found good
assortment of confectionery Bread, Hot
Rolls, Bunns, Pies, Cake, &C., &c. He
serves oysters in style.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

10y We trust the officers of the Literary
Association of this village will, now that
the long evenings are approaching, take
the necessary steps towards reviving that
institution, which has for the last few
months been in rather dormant state.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

e Messrs. Hyer & Fernandez, late of
the Madison Union, have purchased the
Oshkosh Democrat, and will continue its
publication. The above firm are good prin-
tiers, good business men, and good editors.
They will doubtless succeed as well as
democrats usually do in the publishing
business t 1t-E
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

~ Among our rev advertisements to-
day will be found Bowne's Hardware
Store, and his patent Stove Pipe Cylin-
der. Reiter and Ullman announce their
arrival with an assortment of Ready Made
Clothing, which they propose to sell CHEAP
FOR CASH. -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

& eW- The Masonic Hall Of this village
which has been in course of construction
for some months, is nearly completed = the
rooms are all plastered, and are only await
ing another coat of paint. The dedicatory
services will be duly announced. It
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

ngy-We are informed that the hoppers
had splendid hop at McCutchin's hop
yard on Saturday last. The fantastic ca
pers which were cut by the fantastic toes
of the pickers, were caution to rats or
"any other man."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
MUSIC AT THE FAIR +!

1. R. SNOW & co. will exhibit some of Gro. As
PRiNcE & Cos qfs3rt ,s..t ASA sfet4r f.r..
Farlor Organs and Melodeons
during the Fair. These instruments, with their late
improvements are AcKNowL EDGED BE ScpERroR Ev-
cry instrument is warranted to give perfect satisfac-
ton, and stand in every part for five years. Ii you
are think ing of buying an Instrument do not fat to
come stand aud examine the instruments, and
make all the inquiries you wish. Ask for circulars
and monthly register Send your order and it will
be PROMPTLY We are also dealers in CHECKER
ING IS and other
First Glass Pianos,
from $500 to 5000, which keep constantly on hand
at our store No. Al Keystone Block. Freeport, Ia.
A variety of SHEET MUSIC will be for sale on the
ground.
Address q Il orders to Box SIS. Freeport, Ill.
HF 51-w4 I. II. SNOW & CO.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
fdStldiOats.

single certificate will be sent by mail, post paid
upon receipt of twenty five cents tor 81, il for s.
33 and elegant premium for S5 &c and more valuable
premium for So one hundred and most superb watch
for Sl5 To agents, those wishing employment
this is opportunity. 1t is legitimatey con-
Quoted business duly authorized by the Government
and open to the most careful scrutiny. Try Ad-
dress. WRIGHT, BRO. CO., Importers
n52m3 16l Broadway, n. Y.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
w A RN Gi

All persons hereby forbidden to mine trespass
in any manner, without my special consent) upon
the following lands situated in Dodgevile: EZ sec
town 6, range 8 ; VIZ sW1 section So, town g. range
3; sWA section A, town ;, range 81 also sE4 section
&c. town 6, Range s. aud e u SW14 Section &c. town
range 5; also E1a NW14 and W x NEH section II,
town 6, range situated in Ridgewly. Il
n50w6 JAMES A. PLATT.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

Ew-rhe Democrats of this county hold
a Convention at the Court House in this
village to morrow, for the purpose of NOM
mating Co. Supt. of Schools, Assemblymen
and Supervisors.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

Hop PICKING. The Baraboo Independent
says that there are fully fifteen thousand
girls and women, and not less than five
thousand men and boys at present laboring
in the hop fields of Sauk county. Sixty
cents per box is the usual price, good pick
ers averaging from two to three boxes per
dow "a -f+ sz@t
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

DEsERTERs. Pursuant to order OF the
Legislature, the Secretary of State, Gen.
Allen, has Published a book of over 200
closely printed pages Of names of persons
who deserted during the war. The list
contains over ten thousand names.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
Avoca. August 20, 1867.
raIsr. IOWA COUNT SogNTH, I'm Justice Court.

TOY IOWA "a g COUNTY. In justice Court.
TO W1n. II. Williams .fffffgCfs 94sg.
You are hereby notified that warrant Of attach
ment has been issued against you and your property
attached. to satisfy the demand Of Edward Hughes,
a amounting to the sum of twchty-eight dollars Now
unless you shall appear before james Jones. esq,
1861 at o'clock in the forenoon judgment will be
rendered against you and your property old to pay
the debt. EDWARD HUGHES, Plaintiff.
Dated this 18th day of August, .--1w3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
MASONIC.

DODGEyILLE LODGE, No, 119 F. & A. M. hoi(
~ their Regular Communications on the lst an'
3D. Fridays of each month
L. M. STRONG, W. NJ.
JAMES JONES, Sec'y.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

The above stock will be disposed of on the popular
price plan giving every patron fine Gold or Sol
id Silver Watch for $40, without regard to valuei
We wish to Immediately dispose of the above mag
nificent Stock Certificates naming the articles are
placed in scaled envelopes. and well mixed Holders
are entitled to the article named their certificate,
upon payment OF Ten Dollars, whether it be watch
worth $1,000 worth less. The return of any of
certificates entite to the article named there
on upon payment, irrespective of its worth; and rs
no article valued less than ten dollars is named on
any certificate, it will at once be seen that this is
No Lottery, but straight .fornard, legiti-
mate transaction, schich may be partic-
ipated IN eren By the most
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
p.pry,,s op Doperv11Lp, What are you

PARENTS OF DoDGEvILLE! What are you
thinking of?-We wish it to be distinctly
understood that we were in dead earnest
when we recommended $4,000 tax for
the erection of a new School House. Do
we need it? We have not a single room,
used for school room in the village that
is fit for the purpose. They are all old,
brokenAown, worn-out affairs, and it is
fact that children are in danger of contract
ing deadly disease by attending them, for
sney can never be made comfortable in
them, besides there is not room for more
than half the children in the buildings.
Therefore we think it should be admitted
that we do need new school house. Can
we afford it? The valuation of the village
is.not Tess than 100000. 1t would only
require five per cent. on this amount to
raise $4,000. Is there any one so poor
that he cannet afford to pay that small pro-
portion Of his property for the erection of
a school house? Ifthcre7is,a q subscription
could be raised for his. benefit. There is
plenty of money in the village which would
be forthcoming without embarrassing any.
one, for we have fully recovered from the
strain required to be put on to build the
magnificent churches and splendid court
house therefore we think it is plain that
we can afford the school house, so let us
have one. Let the friends of the project
attend the school meeting, when it is called,
for the matter will most assuredly be pre-
senteds.at that time. r
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

W-A full assortment of extra good tin
ware on hand at Bowne's opposite Hendy,
Thomas &, Co.'S store, in Dodgeville-at
the reduced prices
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

~ The refreshment stands on the state
fair grounds at Madison were sold on the
10th. They brought from slo5 to STAT
and the aggregate sum received for the
twenty sold was g, ,452.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
7. o. of G.. n.

MICITIA LODGE, No. 43, ]. o. of c. T.. meets
N at their hall on every Monday evening at seven
o'clock Travelling members are cordially invited tt
attend JOHN j. LEEUE, w. @. L.
EDMUND EDYvaNE w. II. S.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

ENERAL DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FAN,
VI cy dry goods groceries, crockery, hardware
made clothing, yankee notions, etc., etc, At
shcir two stores in Dodgeville they at all times
prepared to attend to the wishes Of customers Ally
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20

ENFEEBLE ED AND DELICATE CONSTITUTIONS
of both sexes use Helmbod's Extract Buchu. 1t will
give brisk and energetic feelings and enable you to
sleep well.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
Republican County Convention.

convention of delegates for the several towns and
wards in Iowa counywil be held at the Court House
in the village of. Dodgevile, at O'Clock p M. on
Thursday Oct Sd, 1867, for the purpose OF nomina-
ing candidate for county Superintendent.
The committee also recommend that conventions ior
the different Assembly and Supervisor districts be
held place at the close Of the county con-
vention for the purpose of nom mating candidates
for Assemblymen and County Supervisors
1t is hoped that every town in the county VIII be
represented T
rha ratio of deleeates will be as follows:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-20
Appointments

3 Made at the 18th annual session Of the
West Wisconsin Conference of the M. E..
church, Bishop Simpson presiding: