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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06
The Leaf.

THE fibres of the leaf which spread out
from the base are prolongations of the
vessels OF the wood; and beneath these
f1bres, and forming the covering of their
under surface, are similar prolongations of
the inner bark. The green exterior por-
ton OF the leaf is a continuation of the
outer tissue of the bark in a thin porus
form. The pores or mouths in the green
portions are an essential part of the struc-
ture. The leaf of the common lilac is said
to contain not less than 10000 pores to
the square inch. They are most numer-
GUS on the under surface. The leaves
spread out their broad surfaces to imbibe
gaseous food from the atmosphere. Under
the stimulus of light, they continually
absorb carbonic acid from the atmosphere.
In the vessels of the leaves this is decom-
posed into carbon and oxygen. The car
bon is retained and the oxygen thrown off,
During the darkness, oxygen is absorbed,
and combining with the carbon in the yes
sells, is thrown off in the form of carbonic
acid, but much less is thrown off in the
night than in the day. Hence in the
Arctic regions, where the sunlight is never
absent during the summer, and there is no
darkness to interrupt the absorption of car
bon, we can understand how vegetation
pushes upward with almost miraculous
rapidity; and in regions where the days
are very long and the nights comparative
ly short, we see why the wheat and corn
spring up and reach maturity in a few
weeks.
Twenty-Five hundred gallons of air con-
tain about one gallon of carbonic acid gas
To find and absorb this small quantity of
gas, the tree spreads out its thousands of
feet of leaves, which are constantly in mo-
ton in the ever moving air, and thus the
ponderous trunks of the forest are built
up, atom by atom, from the atmosphere.
On single oak seven millions of leaves
have been counted. Now if each square
inch contains 10000 pores, and each leaf
four square inches of surface, it may not
be difficult to show in figures the number of
pores on the leaves of the oak, but who
can grasp the idea, or form in his mind
any adequate conception of such num-
ber? But this is but one of the trees in
the forest that spread over the surface of
the earth at this moment, and which have
sprung from it since the creation And
every blade of grass and every grain and
every shrub and weed is equally busy dur,
ing its growing season, in drawing its sub
stance from the feeting wind.-Ne,o Eng
EG7ed Farmer
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06
DEAR- LITTLE PATTERING FEET
BY STILLA.

/ LOVE the sweet music discoursed by the brook,
The wind and the murmuriDg sea;
And of art, though 'tis taken from nature s book,
For they sing, Mighty Father, of Thee;
But ah, there's no music in glen or in glade
To me that Is half so sweet
As the blest little home-noes that only are played
BY dear little pattering feet
'Tis music that watts on the wings of pure love
The heart to its Maker on high
1t softens the sorrows and haliows the love ,r
OF all meath the o'er-arching sky;
And it lovingly weayes in the dull warp of life
Bright scenes that are lasting and sweet;
Oh, rainbows of love, in the dark sky of strife,
Are these dear little patteriDg feet.
Oh, dearest of sounds sure, angels above
Never heard sweeter music than this;
Every fairy-like note breathes such volumes of
love
That the heart is enraptured with bliss.
Let nature and art sing their choicest Of songs;
To me they can never compete
With the pit-a-pat music that only belongs
To dear little pattering feet.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06
Preservation of Leather.

A CONTRIBUTOR to the Shoe and Leather
Reporter gives some valuable hints in rela-
ton to the preservation Of leather. The
extreme heat to which most men and
woman expose boots and shoes during win
ter, deprives leather of its vitality, render
ing it liable to break and crack. Patent
leather, particularly, is often destroyed in
this manner. When leather becomes so
warm as to give off the smell of leather it
is singed. Next to the singeing caused by
fire heat, is the heat and dampness caused
by the covering of india rubber India
rubber shoes destroy the life of leather.
The practice of washing harness in warm
water and with soap is very damaging
If coat of oil is put on Immediately after
washing the damage is repaired. No har
ness is ever so soied that damp sponge
will not remove the dirt; but, even when
the sponge is applied, it is useful to add a
slight coat of oil by the use of another
sponge. All varnishes, and all blacking
containing the properties of varnish should
be avoided. Ignorant and indolent hostlers
are apt to use such substances on their har-
ness as will give the most immediate effect,
and these, as general thing, are most
destructive to the leather When harness
loses its luster and turns brown, which al
most any leather will do after long ex-
posure to the air, the harness should be
given new coat of grain black. Before
using this grain black, the grain surface
should be thoroughly washed with potash
water until all the grease is killed, and af
ter the application of the grain black, oil
and tallow should be applied to the surface.
This will not only "fasten the color, but
make the leather flexible Harness which
is grained can be cleaned with kerosene or
spirits of turpentine, and no harm will re-
suit if the parts affected are washed and
oiled Immediately afterward. Shoe leather
is generally abused. Persons know moth
ing or care less about the kind of material
used Than they do about the polish pro
duced. Vitriol blacking is used until
every particle of the oil in the leather is
destroyed. To remedy this abuse the
leather should be washed once month
with warm water, and when about half
dry, a coat of oil and tallow should be ap-
piled, and the boots set aside for day or
two. This will renew the elasticity
and life in the leather, and when thus used
upper leather will seldom crack or break
When oil is applied to betting dry it does
not spread uniformly, and does not incor-
porate itself with the fiber as when partly
damped with water The best way to oil
belt is to take it from the pulleys and
immerse it in warm solution OF tallow
and oil. After allowingit to remain few
moments the belt should be immersed in
water heated to one hundred degrees, and
instantly removed This will drive the
oil and tallow all in, and at the same time
! properly temper the leather.
| d.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06
2oetry.
THE COBBLERS SECRET.

A wAGGIsH cobbler once, in Rome,
Put forth proclamation f4
That he'd be willing to Disclose,
For due consideration,
A secret which the cobbling world
Could i'll afford to lose
The way to make, in one short day,
A hundred pair of shoes.
From every quarter to the sight
There run thousand fellows
Tanners, cobblers, boot men, shoe men,
Jolly leather sellers
All redolent with beer and smoke,
And cobblers' wax and hides
Each fellow pays his thirty pence
And calls it cheap besides.
Silence the cobbler enters,
And casts around his eyes;
Then curls his lip-the rogue-then frowns,
And then looks wondrous wise.
" My friends" he says, "'tis simple quite,
The plan that propose,
And every one Of you, think,
Might learn 1t II you chose.
" A good, sharp knife is all you need,
In carrying out my plan;
So easy is 1t, none can fail,
Let him be child or man
To make a hundred pair Of shoes,
Justgo back to your shops,
And dstake hundred pair of boots
And cut off all the topsr'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06

WHAT are now called surprise parties
became quite fashionable in En- gland about
the year 1900, when they were called
"Picnic Suppers" The bill of fare was
prepared, each dish being numbered, and
the subscribers to the entertainment drew
lots, and each was required to furnish the
dish marked against the number he drew.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-06

ri ame eonclgslon--s sore faof,
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
TO FEMALES.

nR. FREDK MORRILL,, Physician and Sur
~ geon, gives exclusive attention to Diseases
OF women. He has made diseases of woman his
study for the past twenty years. His practice
has been vc.y extensive both in Hospital and III
private practice. His reputation has vouchers
III all the city papers, his patients, and the mcdi-
cal profession, both here and abroad, ~ being
the most sklliul specialist II re, and Il thorough
master of all sexual diseases.
DR.. Padctord is admitted by the best me lical
talent of the country to have no equal in the
treatment of Female Complaints. and it is no I'M
usual occurrence for physicians i'll regular prac-
tice to recommend patients to him for treatment
when afflicted with diseases in his speciality.
Ladies will receive the most scientific atten
ton, both medically and surgcally, with private
apartments during SICKNESS, and with old and
experienced nurses, ii they wish.
The poor advised free of charge. Physicians
or patients wishing his opinion or advice, by ict-
ter and enclosing the usual fee, will be answered
by return mail
Medicines sent to al parts of the country.
Office. No. Is HOWARD STREET,
2li-ly Boston Mass.
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MiSsiSQMOi SVrinus.

ENosBuRe, Aug. ~, 1865.
For long time l had been afflicted with a
very serious disease of the Kidneys. was not
able to turn over in bed without help. and it
was thought 10y all my friends that | never
should recover. All medical treatment had
been without effect. The disease was compi-
Gated by II scrorulous affection. | tried every
remedy, used the water Of Mineral Springs
elsewhere without avail The Missisquoi
Spring water was tried by me in 1866, and con-
tinuod its use for several months, till entirely
recovered and am now in better health than
ever before. consider this watora specific for
Kidrcy and Scrofulous complaints. 1t has been
so III my case. ALANSON SAMSON.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Wi~snr's HuIsnm Of Wild cherry.

Coughs, Gods, Bronchitis, ASTHMA, Group
Iid0opWg COugh, Quinsy and the numerous as
we'll as dangerous diseases of the Throat, Chest,
aud Lungs, prevail in our chan, cable climate
at all seasons Of the year; few are fortunate
enough to escape their banoful influence. How
important then to have at hand certain anti
dotc to all these complaints. Experience proves
that this exists in Uistd,''S Balsdm to an extent
not found in any other remedy; however severe
the suffering, the application of this soothing
healing and wonderful Balsam at once van
quishes the disease and restores the sufferer
to wontcd health
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
TWENTY YEARS EXPERIENCE.

NJNhTUN, W., JUIlt 70, ISOU.
Mcssrs S. W. FowLE & Co, Boston,
Gentlemen = Having for twenty years past
of Wild Cherry, in cases of Coughs Colds, and
Pulmonary Affections, can testify to its great
merits with the utmost confidence. l believe it
to be the best medicine for these complaints ev-
CT used, and have no doubt that the use of it
has at three several times saved me from Con-
sumption, besides many times in late years, af
fording immediate relief in less severe attacks
am ~ years of age, and for many years have
been subject for pulmonary disease. but by the
use Of this excellent remedy keep myself quite
comfortable can hardly find language to
express the exalted opinion have of the Bal
sam, and recommend its use to all the best
remedy that can be used. GEORGE DART.
II emont st. Boston, and for sale by Druggists
generally.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Y 4 / i L Y II Q L : + :.

Franklin Co., W., Aug. II, 'Gs.
! have been afflicted with Catarrh for three or
four years. In February last | had it very Sc
vcrcly. In April commenced the use of the
Misssquoi water. The discharge was very
heavy and troublesome but continued to les
sen until to-day am entirely well. The many
remedies had taken under the best medical
advice had proved nnayniling and l owe it to
others similarly afflicted, TO state that the Mis-
sisquoi water has been. in my case. the one
only effective means of cure.
CHARLES SMITH.
Mort hamptom Mass.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Manhood: How Lost, How Restored.

Ava Just published, a new edition of Dr.. Gull
A2verwcIls Celebrated Essay on the
.ss1xss radical cure without medicinc) of SPER-
MASoRRuGA, or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary
Seminal Losses, IMpoTENCY, also, CONSUMPTION,
EPILEPSY, and FITS induced by solf-induigence
or sexual extravaganza.
ED-Pricc in sealed cnveop, only 6 cents.
The celebrated author in this admirable essay
clearly demonstrates from thirty years sue
cessful practice that the alarming consequences
of seif-abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use of internal medicine or the appli
cation of knife pointing ont mode of cure at
once simple, certain and eifectnal, by means Of
which every sufferer, no matter what his condi-
ton may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately,
and yadjcaHy
Gg-This lecture should be in the hands of every
youth and every man i'll the land
Sent under seal, i'll Il plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid, on receipt of six cents, or two
post stamps. Also, Dr. Culverwoll's . Marriage
Guide price % cents. Address the Publish
crS, CHAS. j. L. KLINE CO.,
I47 nowery New York, Post Office Box 4,5s6.
Z23-ly
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Yrcuty-Jirc years Practice

In the Treatment of Diseases incident to Fc-
males, has placed DR.. Dow at the head of all the
physicians making such practice specially, and
enables him to guarantee Il speedy and pernial-
cnt cure IN the worst cases of Suppression and
all other WcnstUut arrangements. from tchdt-
ecei' cause All letters for advice must contain
81. Ohcr, No. Endicott Street, Boston.
y. Il. Board furnished to those desiring to re-
main under treatment.
boston, Juy, 1868. Dog lyrd&w
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22

PERUVIAN SYRUP. - This valuable
medicine has been silently making its
way into public favor by the numerous
remarkable cures it has performed. Its
singular efficacy is owing to the protoX-
idle of iron, which remains unchanged
in the preparation, and is the only form
i'm which this vital element of healthy
blood can be supplied
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Sprttal alptitcs.
IIrrOPs- Of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A nervous debility, and premature decay, and
ell the effects Of youthful indiscretion, will, for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all
whoneed it, the receipt and directions for maxi
ing the simple remedy by which he was cured
Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertisers
experience, can do 50 by addressing, in perfect
confidence, JOHN Is. OGDEN,
1G6-ly ~ Cedar street, New York.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Female Strenqthenina Cordial.

4 Specific hcnedg for me Diseases otMe Repro
ductjre organs.
1t imparts tone and vigor to the Uterus, aud
gives renewed vitality to the whole system. All
cases of Debility peculiar to Females will find n
sovereign remedy in this compound.
Prepared at the New England Botanic Depot,
Boston.
GEO. W. SWEET, MD, Proprietor
One dollar per bottle. Five dollars for six
bottles. 2l7-ly
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Infpt'Ill;lIiun,

INFORMATION guaranteed to produce a luxu-
1 RANT growth of hair upon bald head IA
ucardlCss face, also recipe for the removal of
Jimplcs, biotchos cruptions, etc, on the skin,
leaving the same soft, clear, and beautiful, can
be obtained without charge by addressing
THOS. +. CHAPLAIN, Chemist.
G6-lv S23 Broadway. New York.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22

FULTON MARKET.-Justr received, q
nice lot Dried Beef, Sugar Cured Hams,
Bologna Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, To-
matoes, Pears, Peaches, Water Melons
and Musk Melons. dtf-94.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Northampton. Mass.
The American Cooking Stove.

ANoTHER PATENT Survive understand
Mossrs. Shear, Packard Il Co have been COM
PEELED to commence suit against Hunt " Mil
Ter, of Hudson for infringing the Patent on the
Ash Siftcrin the American Cooking Stove. This
is the fifth suit they have been compelled 30
bring against different parties on this Stove.
The four previous su Is have resulted favorably
for s.. 7. u Co., and they are determined to foi-
low NJ all cases Of Infringement until others
cease from appropriating their iinprovcmet ts.-
A6dng Erc"ig jo,o1ai j'dy 29M, 1868
Al persons are cautioned against selling OF
using Stoves with Shaking Ash SITTER in the
hearth, on under the CRATE, as this improve
melt is fully secured to Us ly five different Pa
tents, and all persons selling or using Stoves
With this improvement. will be liable to prosccu-
ton for Infringement we have granted lac
licenses to other parties to make or sell this i'm
proycmcnt and all intlingcments will be prompt
~ prosecuted.
SHEAR, PACKARD & CO.,
Albany, \. Y.
For Sale b. D. M. WALKER,
ST, ALBAN.S. Vt.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
1T Works Like a Charm"


Renncs Pain-King Magic Oil cures Head
ache.
Rennes Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Tooth
ache
Rennes Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Neural
gia.
lsennes Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera
Norbus.
Rennes Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Rheu-
matism.
Remes Pam-Kling Magic Oil cures lame
ness.
Rennes Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Skin
Diseases.
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how
'lame their shoulders arc my crick III the
bacll'-or, 81 have got the Switzerland de-
light in brafiSing that nothing can cure me -
but when We get such lawful folks" to use
Reene's Pain-Killing Magic Oil, faithfully, we
not only cure their lameness and charm away
their pains, but actually take all that kind of
"brag out of them.. and they frankly own up
and say, 1T works like a charml"
Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and Grocets
VIM. RENNE,
Sole proprietor and manufacturer, pittsfeld.
Mass. lls2-eow-ly
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
ACROSTIC.

G emily it penetrates through every pore,
Il elievmg sufferers from each angry sore;
A Il wounds it heals with certainty and speed
c uts, Burns, from inflammation soon are freed
T. ruptions, at it, presence disappear;
S kns lose each stain, and the complexions clear!
$ ALIVE. such as GRAcE's every one should buy,
4 Ii to its wondrous merits testify,
l. ct those who doubt, a single box but try
V erily, then its true deserts 'twould have;
l. ven unbelievers would laud GRACE's SALvE!
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
HUGH Is. BLoDE.

The Philadelphia Press thus speaks Ct
Thaddcus Stevens successor: " Col.
Diclley is the son of the Hon. John
Dickcy, who served in two Congresses
rs Representative for the Beaver Dis
trict, and died in 1858. He went to Lam
caster in 1915, and began the study of
law in the Office of Thaddcus Stevens.
When admitted to the bar, he entered
at once into a lucrative practice, which
his ability and perseverance enabled him
to constantly increase. a few years ago,
he served term rs District Attorney for
the County. He is about AZ years of age,
Il firm Radical, a forcible speaker, and
as he is the executor of the will of the
the Republican party makes him his
political executor. The duty could not
have been imposed upon one who knows
it n ore thoroughly, and who will per-
form it more c1iectually."
The PhiladelphiaPres says "Wash-
ington fought and won the battles of the
Revolution and was made President.
Jackson fought and won the battles of
the second war of independence, and
was made President. Taylor fought
and won our battles in the war with
Mexico and was made President Grant
fought and won our battles in the over
throw of the shareholders Rebellion,
and why should he be made an exception
to the rule? He won't be.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
The Great New England Remedy |!
DIR. J. W. pOLANDS
WHITE PINE COMPOUND

Cures. sore throat, colds, coughs, dipthcra,
bronchitis, spittng of blood, and pulmonary af-
fcctions generylly. 1t is u remarkable remedy
for kidney complaints. This remedy is free
from anything dcietciious. pleasant to the taste,
safe, vet sure and effective in it's action
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
g'Oitttcc,i.

a vote was taken on tho westward /
bound train from Albany, resulting -
Grant, So ; Seymour, 30. The canvasscr
asked one gentleman how he voted. " |
am II Seymour man" he replied; il was
Seymour himself.
Gen. a. X. Scott, Governor of south
Carolina, had q singular experience, for
in the course of three years he was a
prisoner, a victor, and q Governor in tie
same State.
The Springfield Republican says: In
the Congressional Districts of Massa-
chusctts, Mcssrs. DAVIS, Banks, Bout
well, Hooper, Twitchcll, and Amcs will
be rcnomnatcd without opposition. Mr..
Washburn also is pretty sure of the
nomination, and 20, we fear, is Gen.
Butler. Mr.. Builinton is likely to be
nominated for the First District, though
The friends of VIM. 4. Davis do not give
up hope. In the Worcester District the
choice lies between Mr.. Bird and Mr..
q. +. Hour There is some talk of rum
ming Mr.. Dana against Butler in the
Essex District, but that excellent pro-
posal is made rather late in the cam
paign, and it is doubtful if Mr.. Dana
will consent to stand. The Convention
is called at Salem on The 2Sth inst.
The Philadelphia North american
says
! Ifthcrc is always strength in union"
then the disunion Democracy are beyond
! Achilles. They unite more contradIc-
| uons and OrpOsitiOns, so far as elements
naturally hostile can be fused, than his
tor is able TO parallel. They unite q
very few hard money Democrats and
moe paper currency advocates. They
unite men of peace and pure revolution
.sts. They unite Il small sparkling OF
war Democrats to all the rebels and the
whole comprehend following. They
unite lepLdiatIonists and corr oral's
guard OF honest men those who hate
thc negro with the bitterness OF death,
chose who have Il selfish love for him,
and an occasional negro who is fond OF
Darbecues and temporary distinction.
Ihus there is u kind of union.
We clip the following from the New
York Tri6unc:
a correspondent of Chicago news
paper has had a conversation with an
= old Jacks Oh Democrat" who knows
Frank Blair like Il book. He says =
Prank is Il real crit. He was always
lighting at school. He believed in the
code, sir, so did the old man stand by the
code; they were all on the code They
were all good shots, and propo.tiOnate-
~ proud of their hOnors." Here he was
asked If Frank was equal to his brother
Montgomery in ability. "Smarter, sir
not so good naturcd, but more popular.
He'll fight quicker. Bless you that
Frank would make no bones in cleaning
out the whole Ongress-hoss, foot, and
artillery. He's like the old man-he's
n great Retormern No wonder Wade
Hampton and n. B. Forrest went into
ecstacies over this great IefOrmer's u
nomination.
Cory O'Lanus has heard all about
those Immense Rebel gains in Name
He has received the following letter:
SQUEDUNK, Me.
To c. G'Lanus. ESQ.
The election in theTown has gone just
as we expected. The Republicans have
carried the Town by an increased ma.
jority but the heaviest proportionat6
gains have been on the Democratic side
rs you will see By the figures
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-09-22
Willow Baskets,

Large and small. These additions to the stock
previously on hand enables the subscriber to
be found elsewhere in Franklin County. The
entire stock is new has been bought cheap for
cash, many articles at large discount from for
mer prices, and will be sold at small advance.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
thus far, continuation is desired.
2O2-tf G. H. BAKER