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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
Swim. ing the Circle"

ANDREW JoHNsoN's policy of "swing-
ing round the circle" was followed by
Mr.. Seymour, and with even worse results
than those that attended the original trav-
eler. The first point Mr.. Seymour struck
was Buffalo, and that Democratic city re-
sponded with majority for Grant. Erie
and Cleveland, after hearing that the Re-
publicans had repealed the cotton tax
wears ago, increased all their previous ma
iorities for that party. Chicago, which
had gone so far in the way OF reaction as
to elect the Democratic candidates last
April, when told how much she was in
debted to the National Banks for her
prosperity and how greatly she had been
outraged by not having more OF these
banks, voted for Grant and for Peace, and
gave over 5000 majority against the taxa
ton of bonds, the depreciation OF the cur
rency, or the abolition of the National
Banks.
The gentleman who had become so en-
amored of the West that he could not
refrain from visiting it and proclaiming
his admiration at every crossroads, went
hence to indianapolis, and 10! Grants
majority is six or eight times as great as
that given to Baker in October. His
visit to Cincinnati and Columbus, and
his speechs along the route, aroused the
people, and Ohio, which in October voted
only $4,000 majority, now gives Grant 49,
O0O The speech of Mr.. Seymour in Pitts
burgh was particularly moving He
pointed out with force that was over
whelming that each one of the twenty
thousand mechanics of that county had to
work two additional hours each day to
pay his share of the taxes called for by
the terrible expenses of the rebellion of
1861 by the Democratic party. On this
point he was extremely lucid He left no
room for doubt that if Hampton, Preston,
Forrest, and some sixty other delegates to
the New York Convention, had not, in
1861, with jeff Davis and other leading
Democrats, taken up arms and made war
upon the United States, we should not
now have any public debt, should be free
from taxation, and each man would not be
compelled to work two hours additional
each day to pay off that debt. After hear
ing such a convincing speech as this the
workmen of Allegheny county voted by
II 900 majority against the return OF these
rebels to the control of the Government
and against renewal of the already most
expensive war.
Harrisburg. Philadelphia, and all other
points at which Mr.. Seymour made
speeches, have given increased Republi
can maiorities, thereby proving that the
| repellant effects of Andrew johnson:
oratory In 1866 have even been surpassed
| by those OF Horatio Seymour in 1883.
II Is wei knc-wn that Seymour wal
driven into this last demagogical expedi
| tion by assurances that victory was Ger
| tain ii he would only lower himself
| Wei may he now repeat bis famous excla
nation" Where are the victories tina
you promisedY"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13

With these melancholy experiences of
Johnson and Seymour will end, in all
probability, the egotistical assumption that
the people are to be diverted from their
purposes or their opinions changed by the
condescending phrases or executive bully
ing of any aspirant for Office. Andrew
Johnson's coarse declarations of what he
might do if he would, or if the people did
not do as he wished, were as unavailing as
the exhibitions of Seymour's "hands.
small, soft and white, like those of a
woman" The people had made up their
minds and these things only made the de-
claration of their will the more earnest
and the more emphatic Chicago Tribune,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
The Popularity of Grant and COIfax.

To THE superficial observer it would
seem from the October elections that the
Democratic party had some prospect OF
carving the Presidential election. The
Republican majorities were small, less, in
many instances, than the Democratic gains,
as compared with the vote of 1866. A lit
tie more time and effort would, one might
suppose, give the Democrats the victory.
But to one familiar with the real condition
of affairs it was hardly less certain than it
is now that the Democratic State tickets
would poll more votes than the national
ticket. AS a rule, the Democrats made
good selections for the former; nobody
supposes Seymour and Blair made strong
ticket. Hendricks in Indiana, and Hoff-
man in New York are two among few
of the Democratic leaders who are per-
sonally popular with the people. Their
political enemies gave them credit for abili-
ty and integrity. The contrast between
the State Democratic tickets and the
weakness of the Presidential ticket was
too striking to be overlooked or denied.
When, therefore, one State after another
went Republican, the last ray of Demo
cratic hope was extinguished. But the
cause of this was, after all, more in the
popularity of Grant and COlfax than in
the unpopularity of Seymour and Blair.
Even if the opposition had put in nomina-
ton their very best men, the result would
have been substantially the same, In the
Democratic party there are no men
at all to be compared with them. Han
cock and Hendricks are their best men,
and how small and mean they would look
standing side by side with Grant and Col
fax! The greatest soldier that this or any
other country ever produced, Grant has
shown himself hardly less competent to
cope with the difficulties of civil service.
OF him, no less than of Washington, may
it be said, "First in war, first in peace,
first in the hearts of his countrymen." F"
During the three years since the rebellion
closed he las been subjected to the most
severe tests, but in all things and at all
times ne bore himself most nobly. His
genius for common sense has already made
him equal to the emergency. AS for Col
fax, he has long been among Congress
men what Grant became among Generals,
and in the affections and confidence of the
people his place was by the side of Grant
even before their names were coupled
together. When the Chicago Convention
placed them on the same ticket the ma
tional heart beat in responsive sympathy.
The personal popularity of six months
ago has been greatly increased during the
campaign by their conduct. Each com
ported himself most admirably. Looking
back upon the campaign we cannot see
how either could have done better. 1t
only remains for them to maintain in the
future the same course they have hitherto
pursued, and they will stand with pos
terity even better, if possible, than with
the present gene ration Chicago Journal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
Remarkable Superstition.

THE Monongd1ielG Republican has the
following: Not very long ago, the young
and beautiful wife of one of our citizens
was called to her final account, leaving
her husband sad, disconsolate, and bereft.
She was buried in the adjacent cemetery,
and the husband returned to his desolate
home, but not to forget the loved one.
She was present with him by day, in
spirit, and in his dreams at night. One
peculiarity of his dreams, and one that
haunted him-being repeated night after
night-was this that the spirit OF his
wife came to his bedside and told him that
the undertaken had not removed from her
face the square piece of muslin, or nap
kin, which had been used to cover her
face after death; but had screwed down
her coffin-lid with it upon her, and that
she could not breathe in her grave, but
was in unrest on account of the napkin. He
tried to drive the dream away, but it bided
with him by night, and troubled him by
day. He sought the consultations of re-
igioB, and his pastor prayed With him
and assured him that it was wicked to in
dulge such morbid fancy. 1t was the sub
iect of his own petition before the Throne
Of Grace: but still the spirit came and told
anew the story of her sdffocation. In de-
spair, he sought the undertaken, Mr..
Dickey, who told him that the napkin had
not been removed, but urged him to for
get the circumstance, as it could not be
any possible annoyance to inanimate clay.
| While the gentleman frankly acknowl-
edged this, he could not avoid the appari-
| tion, and continual stress upon his mind be-
| gan to tell upon his health. At length he
| determined to have the body disinterred,
and visited the undertaken for that pur-
pose. Here he was met with the same adj
vice and persuasion, and, convinced once
more of his folly, the haunted man re-
turned to his home. That night, more
vivid than ever, more terribly real than
before, she came to his bedside, and up
braided him for his want of affection, and
would not leave him until ne had promised
to remove the cause of all her suffering.
The next night, with friend, he repaired
to the sexton, who was prevailed upon to
accompany them, and there, by the light
of the cold, round moon, the body was
lifted from its narrow bed, the coffin lid un-
screwed, and the napkin removed from the
face of the corpse. That night she came
to his bedside once more, but for the last
time Thanking him for his kindness,
she pressed her cold lips to his cheek, and
came again no more. Reader, this 10
true story; can you explain the mystery
| Of dresms2
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
FORBLDDLNG THE BANNS.
By JOHN HOWE.

81 HEREBY publish marriage banns
Between these ripe Black Frontignans
~ And my own mouth If any know
- just cause, or reason they can show,
Why they should not united be,
y Let them declare II now TO me;
Or let all future clamor cease,
And ever henceforth hold their peace -
Thus spoke the boy and held to view,
"A bunch of grapes, still wet with dew,
Not knowing that his act and word
Was by the Master " seen and heard;
Yet there he stood. behind the screen,
Observing, but himself unseen;
And when this newly married pair
Went off to school, he TOO was there
Attention, all - the Master said,
And placed his hand upon the head
OF this same boy; and raised his cane,
AS If to strike with might and main;
81 hereby publish marriage banns,
- Between the stick now in my hands
e, And this boys back; If any see
Why they should not united be,
Let them declare 1t now or never,
And hold their peace henceforth, forever
Agreeing with the Rubric's rule,
He paused, and looked around the school
For answer; when, to his surprise,
He saw another schoolboy rise,
Who, holding up his outstretched hands,
Said, '.Stop, sir forbid the banns -
''Wherefore?'' the Master said; 6 take heed /
''The parties, sir, are not agreed"
.H He dropped his cane, and muttered low
"Your reasons good-the boy may go!"
- Western Ratr0k.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
2netry.
THINGS THAT MEYER DIE.

THE pure. the bright, the beautiful,
That stirred our hearts in youth;
The impulse of wordless prayer,
The dream Of love and truth;
The longing after something lost:
The spirits yearning cry;
The striving after better hopes
These things shall never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need;
That kindly word in griefs dark hour,
That proves the friend indeed;
Yhe plea of mercy softly breathed
When justice threatens nigh;
The sorrow of a contrite heart
These things shall never die.
The memory of clasping hand;
Z The pressure of kiss,
And all the trifles, sweet and frail,
That make up loves first bliss;
If with firm, unchanging faith,
And holy trust and high,
Those hands have clasped, those lips have met
= ! These things shall never die.
The cruel and the bitter word,
That wounded as 1t fell;
The chilling want of sympathy
We feel, but never tell,
The hard repulse that chills the heart
Whose hopes are bounding high
In an unfading record kept,
These things shall never die.
Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Lose not a chance to waken love;
Be firm, and just, and true;
So shall light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from on high,
And angel voices say to thee:
These things shall never die.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13
MINNIE RANDOLPH.

Down, down, Iseemsd to sink, until I lost
all power over myself, and--struck my
head against the window sill, with terrible
force The pain of the concession soon
brought consciousness, and awoke to the
realization of knowing that had fallen
asleep at the window and dreamed the
whole matter. / could scarcely realize
that it was dream, and perhaps, woman
ike vas 9 little disappointed in being
The New York herald., 1868-05-16
CPEcIAL-wE ARE INSTRUCTED To SELL a

Country Seat In New Jersey Of s2 acres buildings con
st OF nne dwelling house, erected by professional builder
Tor bis own use with paro dining kichen milk
vebue and large hall rst door, chambers with
closets and bathroom the second foo with attic and five
oy tower carriage house. wash house, barn. house
henDery armers house. house and crib between
w and coz frui trees Of the best varieties Of appes
cherries pums and peaches besides grapevines small fruits
and evergreen and forest wes cisterns
and cellar under whole main buidng all In excellent order
about one and half miles from Mburn depot the Morris
and Lssex Railroad. Price al5bUO.
MYERS TUCKER No. Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1868-05-16

ITO RENT.-DIAMOND BEACH PARK AND HOTEL,
situate at Cape May New Jersey, within four and
half miles of Cape Island having commodious hotel situate
high bluff of land overlooking the aud bay shore,
with all modern convenences and furnished throughout ice
house filed &c, being general resort for visitors 10 Cape
Island splendid mile track. nicely graded, with good
stabng On of the most healthy and delightful locations
to be found. The rent win be moderate suitable tenant
Address Mcllvan, President Eighth street and Washing
ton avenue, Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1868-05-16
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

A LII WANTING FARMs-GO0D SOIL, MILD Gil.
n mate, thirtyf0ur miles south of Philadelphia; price
25 acre. best Of grain and land Also improved
Farms. Hundreds settling Information sent free. Ad
dress G. X. Lands Proprietor Yineland, N. j.
A SNUG COTTAGE-SEVEN ROOMS, TWO OITY
"A in garden 81 200 cash. remainder on mortgage;
well located at MorrIsania.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
A REMARKABLE STRAWBERRY
THE GOLDEN QUEEN.

Qrom the Rochester N. Y. Express July 81, 1867.
GntDuS Qut I'm STRAWBERRY. MIR. J. Il. Cline.
No. 8 Howell street an extensive grower aud
propagation Of fruits, sent us Yesterday (July 22)
a qnart If the Golden Queen Strawberry. which
is probably the last of the present season; this
fruit is quite well known for its superior favor.
and We need only speak now Of its ether advan.
tages in Ia eness of rpening and pr ductiveness.
As 1t comes after most OF the other berries are
dried up and out Ut bearing It unifor My brings
y higher price especially where iis excellence has
been proved Its large size also makes il an at
tractive market berry, aud its productivencss q
most prnlita L. variety for market. The Golden
Queen has sold in this market from thirtv-livc to
fifty cents per quart, aud of its producliyeness,
circular, issued Uy Mr. Cline will he ample test
mpnv.
Send cent stamp and get one OF Nr. Cline
circulars and price list Of Strawberry, Grape
Fruit aud Ornamental Trees; aiso, showing d
printed cut 81 the Ontario Grape, single hnnchc
weighing nearly 2 lLs very early, tender All,
! sweet. Address
!. r. CLINE,
| Ie;9m No. s Howell St., Rochester, y. Y
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03

seATENT MEDICINES, large
y Sock u, all kinds, at RUSSfLS.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
NJ. II WEIGH, Middlsbury, VT


ALBANY, September ~, lSoi.
CT The American Cooking Stove has just hccn
awarded two first premiums, one tor coal and one
for wood, at our County Fair. aud the followin.
telegram has just been received from the State
Fair at New jersey:
FAIR GRoUsns, TRENTON. y. j., Sept. IL, 81
To Shear, Packard s. Co., Al6any ". y:
The American cooking Stove was awarded two
first premiums oven all others. AT orr Fair to dar
''lluirah p" ISAAC nrSS So*s.
Thu. it will lie seen that the superiority OF the
american i. SO marked and decided that when
vr~r AMI wherever 1t is put on exhiui,in- an
comes under the exan nation Of practical and
.ccnti3c meS1, it sweeps tho bcsri and takes all
he premiums
These Stov.s for sale hy
n. II. WEIGH.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03

CUSHING TACKLE, SrooNs, Hooks
L Lines, fi>, Rods, &C., be found in
great variety, a. RUSSHL'S.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
DAlNTS for FARMERS and other,

Il The Grafton Mineral Paint Co., ar. now
manufacturing tho Best, Cheapest and most d.
rattle Paint in USE two coats well mai an ,r;,.d
with pure linseed Oil, will last 10 or Ii years Il
il Of Light brown or beautiful chocolate e.lor
and can DO changed to green, lead, stone. drab'
olive or cream, 10 suit the taste Of tb. eon.uuer
1t Is valuable for Houses, Barns, Fences, Carriage
and Car makers, Pals and Wncden- ware. Arri.
cultural imrements, Can.l Boats, Vessel aud
ships Bottoms Canvass, Metal aud sshiugIs Re. n.
Ut br ng Flo aud Water proof tfoor Oil Cloth,
Zone Manufacturer having used 300 bbis. he
past year and as paint for any purpose ia ma
Surpassed Tor body Durability, elasticity. snd ad-
h'.ivcness. Plice f6 per bCl Of 500 liz. which
viii supply farmer tor years to come. War.
rantrd IN all oSsss as above. Send for a circular
which gives tull particulars None genuine unl..s
hTan'ied 1T = trade mark Gr-f,on Mineral Paint
Atdrs,s DANlki. BIDwELI.
7s 10 z5i Pearl Street. n W Yryk
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
NJ. II. W ELEH.


BKRrAnpsroN, Mass. ,S'pt. Is, 1896.
sHFAK. PAcNAnn & Co.
Gents; Las. winter I used orc OF vour
american Improved Stoves, and having used In
Nears rast. the 'Stenart,'>I am prepared to say
that for all purposes the AIsrrican is preferable.
w feel We cam, well do Without the Amsrivsn
in our family. fsurs truly,
J. p. CRowI-
Minister Of tia Gosp-|.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03

TRUSSES. SHOULDER BRACES
4 and SUPPORTERs-A complete a.sort-
nieati h:tod to parties desiring it For sale bv
W. r 4 L. T. RUSokL'S.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
n. II. WEIGH.


Gon,lemen: Enclosed iud draft for amount oi
YOUR kill for the seven-;nch American Cooking
stove Tho stove arrived all right and am rum
uinP 1t with waste shingles, Nhch hur a, shin
gle factory at II cost 81 seventy cents per we'k (;
na can run it With coal. at 80 per ton, for les
| used te run an ell. inch for cjRhty.four cent?
pcr wcek-cosl 80 per ton-and kept lire night
and day. have sold hundreds Of STYLES Of stoves,
bot | -ay. withou, prejudice (now that am out
ot the stove bu-ines.) have never seen so eco
nrmicsl. convenient. well arrau.i ed and durable u
steve as the American, and think its equal has
not vet bcea furnished to the American market.
Your. truly, y. p ROSE.
For Sale by
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
VALUAHLk FARM FOR SALE.

v Formerly o~nedbv David Hooker (ieses.sA)
plea.sn' ~ situaiei en- Nulger Street, ia tie
northeast part # Middleburv. the r sd .saSinr
to Ne" Haven Mills about S}s mics trim Mid
dlehury village. Said fam ccntsins 80 acres Of
excellent land, well wat-ted, well sdApisa to
gas and grain. pood house rssr school, pieutv
OF "sibuildinHs aud sceomod ttions Tor all kinds Of
stock ana r"iur frot. Also 81 acres Ct " sodisud
EASY ct acress. For further particulars IN uirs II
Mr.. DaNi.l Ho ker on 10 premises. fruok,in
1t" k"r at Cornwall, or Of Tie sub, crissr At his
re'ii'nes. &C. Hooker
MiddIsbury, VT. NV Z, 1857.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
TWO FARMS IN ONE, OR ONE
FARM IN 1Iyn

90 Inc ~eli-kno~n lot sanford Farm. situated In
Sh"reiinm, is now for sale. Said farm copl,in.
in all nearly 500 acres IF the ohuirest and for iii
farming purposes, but il desired by purcbs,e,,i.
can and viii We divided into two farm. aud al
separate. The principal or large farm eoptair.
ABOUT 100 acres Of the lost Of lard ier till,,.
moving. etc. There is on 1t a coed twc-,ts,y
house, with woodbouse, carriage house. five barn:
eide mill, small hor-e barn, harm And eths.
small useful buildings, two good orchard, Of IN
ed fruit, and sunl irlhis such as currants gtsr..
| etc, good woe. lots, with plenty Of NAPLES for
sugai'orchard il desired etc. all in gssd eenditIon
and repair.
The Email farm is only separated from, the l,rr.
one by the highway. and contains between T.,s~
aud nifty acres VI good land, Il good \ ter
| house aud good barn. The houses are In ,n..t-
! ing di,tnno; VI eacn other. should two paIt..r.
| wish to occupy them. Said i.rms are well tenc.I
an ohlect worthy OF notice to purohasers and A.
cessible to the Orwell Cheese Factory ,I..iI
dairy he the business desired. Possession giy.,
| the LIST OF April next, If sold Now com. ard =.
tor yourselves, all ho wish to purebass and .. II
on the Undersigned living near the ,remi,ss VI.
will give you all further Particular
A. W. PERRY.
Shorehan. W., July Is, 1892. IL,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03

After twenty year. experience In tic mannfae-
iuTe OF stoves, We became convinced, some SIX
Years since. that vast amount OF money wa
riug - expended nv tho people Of this country, IN
buying cheap and almost worthless stoves, large
portion az which was wasted; and that true
economy consisted in buving tn, best stoves that
could be made, notwithstanding the price was
higher With this view proceeded tn csn.
struct the American Cooking Stovo, and spared
no pains or expense to make II the best and mosl
perfect stove that could be made AID VIC have
experimental with it, and carefully watched -
operation Ter the last six years and when an i'm
proveneut suggested itself, We haze at oros
adopted it, and VIC b." ,e sevcr.,i Of q improve
ments secured ., lotiors patent. Ia this manner,
We do not he.i'sie to ray we have brought it to
shiGh'r .iate r perfection than has heretofore sAn
o.,ained in cooking stoves. he recent imp -
pents in this stove has aided LARGELY to It's con
vrnicnco and effectiveness In all the varieties o.
| stoves we manufacture. we study usefulness du
rahility. convenience and economy in operation
rather than cheapness in price and in so doing VI
are satisfied We study the Interest OF those pur
| chasing our stoves.
| fpr aala lev
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03

=. 'ON SALE
4 Timber Lot Il nearly twenty acres. viar
Iesr the Baxter i,idnI in Cornwall. The tim'sI
consists ct Asa. Pine, Cedar AMI liemlock. En-
Iuiro Of David Pipot, Mdileburv. or Of
NJ. 5. KELLER.
Corl~all, Vt. Feb. G. 1868. 4Gti
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-03-03
scnKnEcrApr, April &c, 1866.

MEssRs SHrAN PACKARD & Co.,
Gents:-l have been for some time using one
Of our I'm roved American Cooking Stoves and
| must. in justice to Won, add my testimony in
favor of its MANY excellent qualities aud superior
merit II is splendid baker. quick and sure in
All its operations; economical in fsel, and in int
Of Workmanship aud Hn.h seems to lie perfect
and az the people become familiar with its great
superiority over all others its Sae mi si he largely
increase.
Very rsspectfuly yours,
WILLIAM WELLS,
Prof. Modern La"Suasst Union College
For sale by NJ. II. WEIGH.
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