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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09

stoves have gone up; and it was reported
that hardwear generally would become
good property, many politicians have had
hopes of their consciences, which are noted
for hard wear
1t is thought thata standing army will
have to be maintained there, as the Rus
slams report Staying among the natives all
the year around. The army will be uni
formed in frieZe.
Esq Maux, Justice of the Peace in
some of the extreme upper counties, has
petitioned for them to be set off as a new
State to be entitled L. S. place of the
seal) ,~,-..r y-,rss
An investigating committee from Con-
gress will start Immediately to ascertain if
it is the place of the "green SEAL" as it is
reported that water is so scarce the people
find REINDEER there.
Notwithstanding but few heated argu-
ments among the people, great GOODNESS
often prevails in this country between
friends, the principal point of difference
being the freezing point. 4e. s..
Travellers represent the past season in
the territory as very gay the principal
balls of the season, snow balls, were a
round of enjoyment to the projectors, and
the acknowledged hits of the season by
those who came in contact with them.
The upper provinces played their cards
well, and cold sledge @is popular.
The great seal Of the territory will be
furnished at any time by the inhabitants,
who have seals enough OF all sizes for any
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
A Batch of IsOJ. NIots.
rron, tho Com merciaI Rnl,eti

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Russian America is nice country. II
has always been celebrated for its furs, a
well known agriculturist asserts that fir
trees may be seen growing there in open
plains there in the summer months.
The fisheries too cannot be too highly
appreciated; indeed, Secretary Seward
made a pretty kettle of fish in buying
the territory. There are some species OF
fish that have not yet been mentioned
the lsnow-s-melt there in the summer, and
the species of suckers" that will soon
manifest their presence, now that the
United States has its lines around the
coast. t
The election returns will always come
in promptly, the inhabitants live so near
to one of the poles.
The climate is delightfully."- mild, for it is
reported that the Governor and his staff
wear s-no(w) shoes in traversing the terri
tory.
Since the ratification of the treaty,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
Dangers of Artificial lights.

Camphene and burning fluid have been
largely superseded by kerosene, yet they
are still used to a limited extent, the fluid
being burned by a wick in the ordinary
manner or used to generate gas in the
lamn ITSELF In whatever manner en-
ployed these mixtures of alcohol and tur-
pentine are dangerous, as many fatal acct
dents have proved. We know of 10
method of preventing the danger attend
ing their use, and are glad they are going
they are going out of fashion. But it may
be doubted whether in exchanging them
for kerosene we are not jumping from
the frying pan into the fire."
Kerosene accidents are altogether too
common 1t would seem that this hydro
carbon might be made at least non-explo-
sive; that it can be made non-infiammable
is impossible without destroying its light
producing qualities. But many serious
and fatal accidents are continually occur
ring by explosion of kerosene lamps. A
low distillation of the oil would easily re-
move the more ETHEREAL substances in its
composition, which, at temperatures not
excessive, generate an explosive gas.
There should be some means of testing
kerosene to detect the presence of these
volatile elements. Beyond this, only care
in the use of kerosene promises to avert its
dangers
1t is commonly burned in glass lamps.
Now glass is one Of the most unreliable
substances known, and if not properly an
nealed win sometimes, even when I'M
touched, fall in pieces as though shattered
by blow. Very likely many of the So
called explosion Of kerosene lamps occur
by the fracture of the glass lamp contain
ing the OIL An eminent chemist tells US
that few days ago glass bottle which
he had used for years, and which contained
collodion, suddenly shivered into fragments
while standing on table where it had re-
NAMED untouched for weeks, and a flask
that he had used for distilling beDzine
broke in a similar manner after it was laid
aside
The practice of blowing out the light
when the flame is full, by throwing the
breath down the chimney is pernicious. If
the wick is loose in the tube the flame may
be forced into the lamp and instantly ig-
mite the surface gas or the oil itself. A bet
ter practice is to turn the flame down to a
flicker and then blow it out Lamps of
metal would seem to be preferable to those
made of so treacherous material as
glass, although they are not so elegant.
1t is hardly credible that manufacturers
or vendors of kerosene would willingly
deal in a dangerous article containing ex-
plosive elements as their reputation and
consequent profits depend upon the quality
of the fluid, but the presence of naphtha
and benzine in much Of it now sold is sus-
ceptible of proof. Legislative interference,
aided by science, appears to be demanded
as protection to consumers; for it cannot
be expected that people at large are, to be-
come analytical chemists in order to judge
of the quality of the oil they use. Either
this, or we must go back to the use of the
old fashioned oil lamp, the breaking of
which is attended with no more serious
consequences than the formation of a grease
spot.-Scient5fc american.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
The East.

Henry Ward Beecher really joins the
Holy Land expedition, after all.
A fire occurred in Rochester on the 4th,
destroying several business blocks The
loss is estimated at over 100000. afi
Rear Admiral Cadwallader Ringgold, Of
the United States navy, died in New York,
on the Both ult. He was sixty-fve years
of age, and had been in the naval service
over forty-fo years. He died Of apo
plexy. te
The health authorities of New York
have no information Of the existence of
cholera in the cities of Europe, and if the
pestilence reaches that city this year at all
it is believed it will come from the West.
The work of cleaning the streets, ETC., is in
the meantime progressing.
The suit of Massachusetts liquor dealers,
claiming that because the national internal
revenue law recognizes licenses to sell Ii
quor, the State law against liquor-selling is
imperative, has been decided by the United
States Supreme Court, at Washington,
adversely to the liquor men. ... -.
A suit of much interest in reference to
the Massachusetts liquor law has just been
decided by the Supreme Court. The
liquor dealers claimed that, as the General
Government under the internal revenue
laws licensed liquor selling, the prohibitory
State law was imperative and void. The
decision of the Supreme Court rem
dered on the Goth ult., fully affirms the
validity of the State law. .z.sslt
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
Health in Spr ing.

Spring may have its peculiar diseases,
but well regulated diet, air and exercise
will be of intellectually more service in
guarding against maladies and keeping the
body healthy than drawing away your
hearts blood or swallowing nauseous nos
trums. s q
Engage in some employment that will be
useful to the world. This will keep the
mind occupied and in a calm state.
Eat at regular times, plentifully, of plain,
nutritious food, and take nothing between
meals, except water when thirsty. Espec-
tally, eat nothing after an early tea time.
If after these, the bowels seem inactive,
regulate them by. small doses of aperient
medicine--but very sparingly; Fasting, by
emitting meal for several days, might be
better tn ~
Do not take too much exercise before
breakfast, but rather take the breakfast
earlier. ~
After dinner rest awhile. r..
DO not eat until the appetite Graves no
more. Too much of any sort of food, but
particularly of meat, prevents the natural
action of the system and induces disease.
Guard against sudden changes of the
weather. That is, do not remain still in a
cold wind when the skin is moist with per-
spiration. At such times the pores are open
and there is danger that they may be sud-,
denly contracted, not to be easily opened
again. This is what is called stalking cold"
The pores of the skin are closed so that the
heat and insensible perspiration" cannot
escape, and "raging fever is often the
result. .s
Battle the whole surface ofthe body once
a week, and rub it Justify.
q s-~ e III.
= The worst organ grinder-the hollow
tooth that plays the deuce,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
Ill,


L.
George Benier, although deeply grieyed
to part from his friend, resolved, after ma
ture consideration, to follow his advice. A
fortnight had not elapsed ere he was on
his way to a change of climate and scenery.
After months absence he had regained
his health and spirits. He had dismissed
from his mind all thoughts of his formida-
BILE creditor, who, possessed Of miserable
pellet of bread instead of a dishonored bill,
had made an ex-officer of dragons take
flight to other realms TWAS at this epoch
that his friend Prosper received long let
ter from him. 1t was dated 9th of Septem-
Der, 1925, Naples. Referring to previous
communications, George reminded his
friend that he had mentioned to him his
having met young person walking with
her mother on the Monte OlivettO, with
whom he. had been eryvmuch smitten !;
that he had ascertained through his friend
Count Popoli that the ladies were French,
that the mothers name was Madame Cas-
tillon, that she was a widow and wealthy !;
that the daughters name was Blanche,
that she was seventeen years of age, and
pretty enough to put in frame Well,
since he had made that communication he
had been introduced to the parties, ac-
quaintance had ripened into affection, and
in months time he was to be married at
the church of San Dominica, He insisted
upon Prosper Dyonnet being present at
the wedding; he must come away at once
The ladies, on their side, expected one of
their relations-a brother of Madame Cas-
tillon-whom he George Benier) was said
to be acquainted with; but they would not
tell him his name, as they intended to give
hlm an agreeable surprise Perchance, he
said, he and Dyonnet might travel to-
gether. ''~-.E ..%' ''
George was seated behind his betrothed
in box In the theatre of San Carlo. The
Of an opera of Picini's. George was NUT
tering some words in Blanches ear which
made her smile. Madame Castillon, like a
good mother that she was, was looking else
where, so that George might talk and
Blanche might smile. 1gIYIIIf'T
Suddenly George. whose eyes were wan
rdering mechanically towards the stalls,
stopped in the middle of phrase. He
turned pale, and q sgrOan, that almost re-
sembled the rattle of a meribund, escaped
from his chest. The two ladies, surprised
andterrified, turned towards him.
Farewell! FAREWELL" he exclaimed
And hurrying to the door of the box, he
threw himself into the corridor, and thence
gained the square of San Carlo. s.
"Whereis my carriage?a Oh, here il is T
Whip, coachman, whip!"'. s4..r, o,,.
"Where is monsieur going to?"
where am l going? Where you like.
Right before you, if you like it-only
start !" 80 zsaz3 -
Without replying, the driver mounted
his box, and when the horses, worn out
with the speed at which they had been
driven, came to dead halt, George was
eight leagues from Naples. a's-'es ~ =
"What is the matter?" said George,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09

whole building was in blaze. Several
persons narrowly escaped with their lives.
One man had to let himself down with
rope which was lowered to him from the
roof, and lady, in swoon, was carried
down ladder. The loss was 100000 of
which $780, was insured. The building
was separated from Crosby's Opera House
only by narrow alley, but by great exer-
ton of the firemen, the Opera House es-
capped with only slight scorching. By
another fire in Chicago on the same even
ing six firemen were crushed by a
falling wall, and three of them killed. On
the 4th, Armour s. Dole's Elevator at the
terminus of the Chicago,A Burlington &
Quincy Railroad, was totally consumed by
fire. 1t had not been used for several
months, and its destruction is supposed to
have been the work of an ineendiary. Loss,
$250,000.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
The West.

Dates to April 9th from Idaho say the
Indian war was being carried ON with
vigor. .l.f
George Francis Train and other capital
lists have contracted for building man.
moth hotel at Omaha, to be erected imme-
diately faH 1-
The Cheyenne village where troops had
been quartered several days, was burned
on the Goth ult., involving loss of
| 100000.
The losses occasioned by the great over
| flow on the Missouri river bottom are esti-
mated at over $2O,OO0,0OO. The flood, at
last accounts, still continued.
The Quartermaster at Omaha has noti-
fed the Superintendent of the Union
| Pacific railroad that he should require
transportation for 100000 pounds of
Government stores during the season.
The Ohio Legislature has passed law
prohibiting the publication of advertise
ments of secret drugs and nostrums pur-
| porting to be for the exclusive use of
women and also the sale of the same.
A telegram from San Francisco on the
goth, says: "Since the decision of Judge
Deadly that Gen. Mcdowell is liable for
damages for arrestlng and imprisoning peo-
| pie using reasonable language, in exulta-
ton over the assassination of President
Lincoln, suits are being commenced
throughout the State by those arrested
during the war. -s. ,r -.ae ... ....
In consequence of the Eight Hour Law,
which took effect on the 1st inst, business
was almost suspended in Chicago for sew
eral days following. A general disagree
ment between employers and employees,
and the terror melted by rowing mobs of
men and boys, even when terms had been
agreed upon, put stop to factories, mills,
and in some instances to railroad opera
tions A few acts of violence were report
ed, and the police and artillery forces were
in readiness for an emergency.
The demonstration in Chicago on May
day of the Workingmen and Trades
Unions, in honor of the Inauguration of
the new Eight-Hour law, was one of the.
most imposing affairs ever witnessed in that
city. The procession numbered over five
thousand laboring men, and required more
than an hours time to pass given point.
Dispatches from Springfield, Peoria
Aurora, Quincy, and st. Louis, give ac-
counts of eighthour demonstrations, of
more or less magnitude, which occurred in
those cities. In every instance the affair
passed off in. an orderly manner. g4s7 81
Late advices from Arizona state that
war of determination has been commenced
against the Indians, who are unusually act
i've and hostile in all parts of the interior.
General Gregg has inaugurated vigorous
campaign, and is about to issue an order
declaring the Indians outside the Reserve
ton hostile, except the Mohawks and
Chimehuves. The expedition to the Black
Mountain killed fifty -four, wounded a num-
Der more, and destroyed large amount of
provisions and stores. Detachments of
troops were sent out in all directions. The
slaughter has commenced in earnest.
More soldiers are needed.
Early on Friday morning, the 81 INST,
the Merchants Hotel, first class house in
Chicago, took fire in the laundry from
gas explosion, and in few minutes the
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09


The financial ADMINISTRATION of Poland
has been placed under the control of the
Prussian Minister of Finance
Italy and Belgium are to be represented
in the Peace Congress- in addition to other
Powers previously announced.
A dispatch from Berlin, May 9Th, says
Governor Wright, United States Minister
is reported at the point of death.
The Dutch Government has ordered its
diplomatic agents to refrain henceforth
from all interference in the affairs of Lux
embourg.
The North German Parliament was
closed on the 18th. In his speech, the
King congratulates Parliament upon tho
regained power of the nation.
A cable dispatch states that the Emperor
Of Brazil has abolished slavery throughout
his dominiens. Children are to attain free
dom on reaching the age of twenty-one.
Seventy thousand Germans, it is said
have engaged passage by steamer to the
United States. The new Prussian con-
scription laws are driving many from the
country. 1eo
An official dispatch to the Mexican Min
lister at Washington states that General
Miramon is dead, Queretaro taken, the
Imperial forces disbanded, and that Maxi
milan is in concealment.
Gable dispatches report defeat Of the
Government on the Reform bill in the
English House of Commons by a majority
of 81 votes. This is an unexpected result,
in view of the recent Liberal defeat and
the withdrawal of Mr.. Gladstone from the
leadership of that party.
Cable dispatches state that considerable
uneasiness' is felt in financial circles both
ir London and On the Continent, as to the
result of the Peace Conference. The Earl
of Derby has stated officially, that no
plan has been adopted as a basis for the
settlement of the Luxembourg question,
though lie hoped permanent peace would
result from the deliberations of the Con-
ference. saa 6teg
An expedition for the exploration of the
interior of Greenland was arranged to
leave Copenhagen about the 9th of this
month. The expedition (which is wholly
at private expensc) is conducted by Mr..
Edward Whymper, of Alpine celebrity,
and Mr.. Robert Brown, an accomplished
naturalist and explorer of the Rocky
Mountain slopes, and who has already
twice visited the Arctic regions.
The present prospect of peace in Europe
is chiefly due to the mediation Of Queen
Victoria and her Ministry. The Peace
Conference will be held in London and
win be composed. of representatives of
Great Britain, France, Prussia and Rus
STA, and the King of Holland as Grand
Duke Of Luxembourg. 1t it understood
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09

she following terms have been agreed upon
as the basis for the elaboration of the Con-
ference:
1. France is not to enlarge her present
boundaries.
q The Notifications of Luxembourg are
to be evacuated and dismantled.
8. The future political status of the
Grand Duchy is to be ascertained and de-
termined by the Conference.
4. The final decision of the Conference
is to be guaranteed by all the Governments
participating therein.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
SUMMARY or THE WEEK,
General News.

General News.
1t is expected that the trial of jeff. Davis
will be again postponed.
1t is understood that John III. Surratt
will be tried on the 9th inst. af &
1t is said that the President is determined
to enforce the Reconstruction acts.
In the District of Columbia, 1864 col
ored, 7,077 white voters, have registered.
There is a rumor that Postmaster
General Randall has rendered his resigna-
ton. eaasz7- ~ s ."
Less than one hundred and fifty hands
are employed in the Washington Arsenal.
During the war, and part of the time
since, the number was over one thousand.
The destruction by the overflow Of the
Mississippi is as yet almost unheard from.
The whole region bordering on the White
and Clark rivers has been overffown by the
recent crevasses, and the suffering and loss
is incalculable. 1.s.e
During the session of the Senate, Secre.
tary Seward instructed Mr.. Motley to turn
over his papers to the United States Con
sui, and take his official departure from the
King. The vacancy cannot be filled until
the next session of the Senate. s'a
JEFF. Davis has concluded to reconsider
his declaration that he could not apply for
a pardon lest the act should be taken as an
admission of guilt and, it is said, unless
he is arraigned at the May. term of the
United States Court at Richmond, he will
file his petition for pardon. 7 ''~"
The petition of Jefferson Davis for q
writ of Aabeas corpus sets forth that he has
been prisoner in the hands of the Gov.
eminent since May, 1866; that no ground
of detention is alleged against him, unless
it be the Indictment of May, 1866; that he
has long been ready for trial that his
health has greatly suffered by his impris-
onment, and that if continued through
the summer serious danger of his life
would ensue and that he can give ample
security for his appearance if admitted to
bail.
The workings of the Treasury for the
month just closed show another large re-
duction of the National debt. In the next
statement Secretary Mccullough hopes to
reduce the total debt to about twenty-five
hundred millions at which point he be-
lieve it must remain stationary so long as
long the present rate of Government ex-
penses is maintained. The Indian war will
draw largely on the National resources
this summer, and while the course of the
Treasury is perfectly clear and easy, the
reduction of the National debt must soon
be suspended, for time at least +
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-05-09
The south.

It is understood that General Sheridan
has telegraphed for permission to remove
Governor Wells and Chief Of Police
Adams, of Louisiana. ~ E.
/ A burglar in attempting to rifle room
on Sunday morning, the 5th inst, at the
Gayaso Hotel of Memphis, was shot dead
by guest of the hotel.
The Mayor of Louisville, in his message
to the Council, states that the population
of the city has increased from $4,000 to
145, 900 the past two years.
On the 9th, Governor Brown addressed
large meeting of citizens at Augusta, Ga.
He advised the people to accept the terms
offered by Congress, as being the best and
only hope of restoration.
The Richmond, Va, street car company
run four cars for both whites and blacks,
and two cars for ladies. The company
have only six cars, and this was done after
consultation with General Schofeld.
Governor Orr, of South Carolina, has
furnished the New York Herald an abstract
of letters from all parts of the State, which
tAulUltS q tClIlOle oVdJC VI IlOLA
starvation in that section of the country.
The Charleston street car question has
been settled by the company opening the
cars to all citizens, irrespective of color.
| General Sickles has written a letter highly
commencing the course of the company.
Two Kentuckians Noah S. Alexander
and Isaac G. Hanson, fought duel near
Paris, Kentucky, on Monday, the 29th.
Five shots were exchanged without mater
rial damage to either party. when the dis
gusted seconds put an end to the affair.
Robert Toombs, of Georgia, has recent
ly written letter accepting the sitpa-
tion," and saying that no true patriot
South will forsake his native land Let
us remain here and endeavor by the favor
of God to build up our waste places"
A despatch dated Memphis, May Sd, Sc
renely says No murders occurred last
night for the first time within week. On
Wednesday night, planter named Smith
Wilson, residing in Germantown, neal
here, while sitting on a sofa talking to his
wife, was shot through the window by an
unknown assassin. He fell into his wife's
arms and expired. No clue to the murder
er has been discovered.
Judge Underwood of the United Estates
Circuit Court for Virginia, has issued a
writ of habeas corpus for the purpose of
bringing JEFF. Davis before his Court, at
Richmond, on the 18th inst. The writ has
been placed in the hands of Deputy U.
S. Marshall for service. 1t is said that if
Davis is not released by Judge Underwood
the President will order his liberation.
Chief Justice Chase declines holding Court
in Virginia until the civil authority is so
far established as to cease being depend
| ent upon the military power