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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-09-11
SALE OF FORFEITED STATE LANDS.

Office Commissioners School and Unirersiig Lands
9f3 MADISON, Wis, August "a, 1853. :
Notice is hereby given, that all the School, Uni
versty ono Swamp Lands in the State OF isconsin
which have been forfeited by reason Of the non-pay-
ment of interest for the year 1865 will be offered for
sale at public auction, at the Capitol in Madison.
on the 10th day of December,YA. ID. y1S6S, unless
sooner redeemed said sale to commence at O'clock
A. Nj and continue from day to day until al of said
lands shall have been offered Said land will be Of
fered by counties, arranged in alphabetical ORDER.
Among these are the following described lands In
Iowa county, which will be sold at the price named
opposite each tract, (under the heading Total
Amf,ut due State; which includes the prilcita due,
at the time of forfeiture the in terest on the same
to January l. 1869; all taxes which have been re-
turned against the land and remain unpaid: the
cost b advertising, and three per cent. DAMAGE.
Said lands will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes
against the same, not included herein. f8 "A
The per centnge payable at the time Of purchase,
will be fixed by tile commissioners at the sale 20
ne gar5 TlioS;,s; ALLEN,l Commissioners
p ea' c CHA { r. ae GILL; & s.s g. e. Lands.
ADvEitTIsEMgNT OF FORFEITED scnool LANDS IN low.
Z -iLgW L9a COUNTY. 31iu af5 HA
II. Dean, owner-No. Of certificate 462--neLswIL
OF section JIG, town s. range q east 40 acres amount
due, sleS 90; amount Of interest, 81 S. amount Of
penalty IS ~ amount Of interest penalty, taxes
and advertising, Sl4 70 total amount due State
Sl22 u; year, for which interest is due 1868. -T
T. Dean, owner--So. Of certificate 4G3-nwIi swN
OF section IT, town5, range g east 40 acres amount
due, SiOo 90 amount of interest. 81 So: amount OF
penalty, y "a amount of interest, penalty, taxes
and advertising, $l4 ~; total amount due State,
$l22 "; year for which interest Is diie 1865 y p
q Johan 0leson owner-No of cert fcafe, 5s2-- nwM
nwH OF section 10, town g. range p east, 40 acres;
amount que, so W; amount OF interest, - 10
amount of penalty 81 n anonnt Of interest, penal
y, taxes and advertising 50 81; total amount due
1868. fs 80 n50w6
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-09-11
A Rare Chance!
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offer for sale asplendd farm con-
ssting of three hundred and eighty good land
all fenced and in good order. On 1t is new frame
house Fl by 30 feet cellar under the whole, all we'll
fnished first class barn "a by So feet with stabling
premises never failing spring close to the house,
thrifty orchard of 25 trees so of the best quail
ty of Ridge land under cultivation 100 grass
land so acres of tame grass; 60 of heavy
timber land. The farm is capable of Keeping forty
cows besides teams aud other stock TO run It. 1t Is
situated five miles from the village of Muscoda
miles from Boscobel and ten miles from Avoca, three
competing market towns, in very good neighbor-
hood, mostly Germans. Title warranted. The above
farm will be sold for $50 an acre cash down.
$50 per acre if time is given. 1t is actually worth
$50 per acre. For further particulars inquire of
beH qiE. T. e w. j. lWRIGGLESwoRTH fif1
n "a. igafe9T Real Estate Agents,
June 18th, 1868. 39tf Dodgeyle, Wis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-09-11

Republican Union Convention f3i Iowa county
is hereby called to be held at the court-h)tse in
Dodpeyilc. on
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-09-11
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noa va 81 moa7 aalka
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
IMPEACHMENT.

On wednesday. an immense mass of documentary
evidence was admitted uujer continued objection from
Butler.
On THURSDAY The eKamira,ion Of witnesses wis
proceeded with, t1ii the President council announe.
- that they aere through with the wIrk prepared
ftr the day. Gen. Boiler made long hlrangus
agsnst delay 90 account Of the sickness u ML stan.
hsry. He said thai dafing ias delay Union men
were murdered daily throughout the south. Tue
motion - CON hence Court al ocl1ek va. p,sipon.
cd. .@r
On Friday william w. Anthony. Of cIeavelsnJ
uhl. testified that ms, " tbs Pfcsiient's speech
there. sas 10 resp10ss 10 interruptions w large
jinly Of the cfowI. wire uere disofdsfly.
BIuoD Ashley. 81 II Louis. testified III II he Pre-
siIgni spoke there. under earnss, solicitation
Several ylhefs testified nothing new elected.
Kerddes ". ssHs"l testified Te s,rIiu The touln'
~ sypoiniig eslt8iD officer. .s..
aIfe dcImentary evidence rsgsrding removal
~, gFes. aleJ and sjalit.ed. 1.... Abe. ..a....
.ssas.afY TslIs 80 ncTl called lie was SLOPES
10 NJ, ssiIsn.s By s5jsctisn 10. Judge Case dseid
81 10 f.vr II sJ.nisi u, aud vas sursinsd By
yOls Vi 70 70 ~.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

The defence asked questions regarding cabinet
discussions on the tenure Of office bill with tho intent
Of proving that the Cabinet unanimously objected 10
il, on account Of its unconstitutonay. and thatSe.
ward and Stanton were assigned the duty cfprsparug
he yo,o message.
Objections was again made, and discussion com
menced, during which the Court adjourned.
On Saturday, the discussion was resumed on the
question Of the admission OF the Cabinet poceedn IS
in evid snce.
Wilson. on the part Of the Managers, read biz
speech, and Judge Curtis followed.
Judge Chase decided tina, the evidence was admis
sable, but the vote being taken, il was excluded. The
vote stood Yeas se,.nays %.
This result caused considerable sensation, and il
was sometime before order was restored.
This question involved the support sf.hs Presiden,
by the CABINET in view Of the violation Of The Consti
tuition in removing Stanton and appointing Thomas.
The next question was stated as follows: We offer
10 prove that at,he meeting ofhe Cabinet. Mr. Stan
ton being present. when the Tenure Of Office bill
came up for consideration, the question was asked,
and The opinion expressed that Mr. Stanton. and the
other Cabinet officers appointed by Mr. Lincoln. did
not come under lae restrictions. Judge Ch,se again
decided the evidence admissible. Drake appealed
The appeal was sustancd-22 10 &C..
Secretary Wells was then subjected 10 . sesers
cross examination, but nothing new was el:iisd.
Post Master General Randall was nsxt called. He
said that Blodgeli was suspended from the Augusta
Post Office without The knowledge Of Or consultation
with the President. Randall knew Of no appoint
| men,s Of persons in his Department, who cond not
take the test oath, and Blodgeii wassuspenied he
cause of his indictment for getting The Office BY per-
uv
The lcfcnce here closed. reservng the righito call
Others witnesses, in case Mr. Stanhnry. who knew
most Of the matter but now sick, thought best.
The Court adjourned.
| On Monday, more documentary evidence was sub
mlted: after which both parties announced the evil
dence closed The Chief Justice then Ordered the
Prosecutor 10 proceed with the argument; but Mr..
BeutweIl not being ready, asked adjournment until
Tuesday the defence asked until Wednesday. in view
Of Mr., Stanbsrry's sickness. The Court adjourned
10 "Wednesday.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
CURTIS AND BUTLER.

In reading Curtis's magnificent speech
for the defense one cannot help contrast.
ing il with Buffers opening for the prose
cution. The two men. aud their speeches.
are types Of The two sides oil the case. But
Ter Is itnpudeDt heree, exultant over an
easy (anticipatedl yictnry. Curtis Is polite,
calm. confident IN the iInPregnable strength
Of his position. and in the justice ol the
Senate. Butler argues, where he has iOun-
datiun for argument, ably and effectively {;
beyond that he cqaIbbI les and asserts. Cur.
tis keeps TO the bounds ol strict dlalseIIcs ;
MS reasoning Is ike chain. ~ which there
are no weak links, leading from certain
premises To CERTAIN conclusions. Batter
talks like feed lawyer, at his iayorlle par-
suit Of making the worse appear the better
cagsr. Curtis tsIAe like Judge VINO his
examined the whole question jud,cally,
and believes upon his soul in what he says.
Butler treat, the Senate as II il were u
Cuoper Institute audience, whom he was
rryins to bully, esjnie, aud latter 10 his
way 81 thinking. lie appeals to the pre-
ljudces, the partisan feelings. the seeming
Interests 81 his hearers; never Ia their wis
dom, their equity, thetr magnanim'ty.
Curtis addresses the Senate 10 ttrir high
AID true character 0f court. Tie trusts 10
their intelligence, their justice, their gen
erosity, even. lie cann1t bring hlmsrll u
thluk that body Of men, representing a,
they are supposed to DO, so much Oi all that
is wisest aud best IN The land, can lail "a
Ifulluw his lofty line ol argument, and to
be infurnccd BY considerations directed
isoIely to their IN nd, and eonsciences. lie
speaks to them As If hey we're his peers IN
ltelIectu4lIy which j. "a compliment to The
Senate. Butler harAngues them as II the,
we're 30 better than himsell-whch is az
insult 10 The Senate. Curtis reasons al th'
Senate from his level and Boiler makes I
; stump speech at thea from his level; ant
there is just the difference between the TIVE
men sud their speeches.
A. The Senator'S decide upon the ques
lion u impeachment, 80 will they take tIiei
place III history upon the low plain viii
Butler or upon the high table land viii
? Curtis. NsW York JOUR. Commerce.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
From The Detroit Tribune.

a CASE OF SURPNDED ANIMATION,
A week or so ago. the wife very re-
spectacle mechanic. residing on 18th street,
in this city. died after shurt illness, and
the usual arrangements were made Tor the
funeral services. One Of the city under
takers, at the request Of The husband, pro.
viJed a very handsome coffin for the de-
ceased, into which the lIiele,s remains
were placed, and they were permitted to
remain in a room. During the ensuing
night, however, one..of The watchers, wh,
had heard and read Of reports Of cases Of
suspended animation, and being lmbued
with a curiosity IN the premises decided TO
ascertain Tor herself whether there MAS any
probability Of truth in reports. A fsyora-
ole opportunity presented itself Tor the
fulhllment Of her schemes, and having
satisfied herself that she was really alone
with the corpse, she obtained small Look
glass aud laid il upon the lace OF The dts
eased. To her great surprise there appeal
ed evidences ii brealhlnss upon The lace oi
the glass. and she resolved, Tor fear Of de-
cepllon, To make another test, With another
glass. The operation being repeated the
same signs mere maIlesled. aud she re-
vralci her discoveries 10 her other watch.
ers. Zach 10 turn tried the glass. aud
each had The satisfaction VI observing pre-.
clsely what The first had. OF course. IN the
murni = the Whole affair MAS discussed
With the family Of The deceased. aud 4
then occurred that long time aso young
man member ui the wulnan's iainliy, had
died, aud previous 10 The burial. The corpse
lad artsa.ly rolled over upun one SIDE,
showed sisns Of life. aud the ease Was de-
cl4rcd 10 have been one Of suspended am,
nation by The best medical testimony that
could be produced. univr all these cir.
camstances, il wa. by The husband deemed
advisable tu defer the lunerai ceremonies,
and accordingly notice was gwen that The
Intermrn, would not take place Al the time
previously announced. The corpse was
left in the Collin several lays, and upon tie
9Th DAY alter the supposed death. sisns oi
iilr were 50 numerous that The budy MS
removed TO bed where IL gradually be-
came warmer. aud hnalIy liz pr.yioss
deadly expression iurseuk IL altogether.
The enssins day the wo,naa openrd her
eyes, spnkc Oh the third. and she il NON ~
a fair way VI recovery.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

Tn. Virginia Convention adjourned on The 18th
Instant at midnight. sabecI to the call Of the cornmiI-
Tee. The Constitution was signed by the PsssLlsni
saj Secretary only, resolution having been adopted
dispensing with signing ny the members. Il was
lersooj that The Conservatives wOuH refuse 10 syn
IL. a.s. H.
The 6nal vote on the adoption Of the Constitution
in the Conyealisa vas 81 to 26-faur Republicans
yJlng against il, an,ng whom was one Negro.
Gsa. SchofrId visited AMI addressed the conSen
ton in he morning. He sail thai the lion clad ath
OF Office in the Constitution was extremely objection.
able. lie had administered the Reconstruction laws
IN the STATE than year, AMI stated the resul;
Of his experience, that il would be practically npOs-
sible 10 carry the government on such basis. 10
appointing registering officers, he had found per
hsps Two, capible persons in a county, WI, could
lake this oath, aud yet there were thirty civil Officers
10 county. In his oPinion the oath would be f,la
ID The c1Iai'utibn. ~ party m.Isu'e
applause followed, snd after Sehafeld left, heat.
81 de5lie epnnsnssl in ea,ns to reconsider the
adoption Of the oath but il was nsga,ivsI by yol.
Of IS 70 81.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

During the prevalence Of a thunder storm in Lau.
renburg, Richmond county. on Thursday last. many
persons were gathered in the store Of Mr. r. @. Dra-
dy, where the Post Office s kept and while Mr.. Bra
dy was in the act ofdistrbuiing the mail the building
was struck by aIsl of lightning. by which Mr..
Lauchlin M'I.auris, yssng men aboutY2l ysars Of
age son OF Col. John G. MLauriu. and the Rev John
B. M'Kinnon, young gentleman recently ordained
10 the Presbyterian ministry, son Of Col. Murdoch
HKinnon, were killed. Mr.. M'Kinnon was Instant
Iy killed; Mr.. MI.aurin survived few moments.
The aaed pissed down the dining room chimney, and
through taas and the sdj,ining room, 10 both Of
which manylpersons were crowded, wiihouiiirjuy to
any enc except the two m ntionsd, though seyera
were severely shocked.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
49, vsr.us 1867

I777 versus ls67.-ln ~. a Cumn,it.
tee appointed BY Congress To consider H..
matter Of prating Bibles for this crun,ry.
repuried: We have coalerrrd July with
The printers 10 Philadelphia. aud are oI
opiuiun that The proper types far printing
Bibles, are not To be had in this country +;
and that the paper cannot be procured but
with such difficulties, anil subject To such
casualties, as to render any Dependence on
il altogether improper"
In 1867. just ninety years after this, the
American Bible Society reports that IL has
printed twcuiy-two millions of Bibles and
Testaments IL has twenty three OF Adams
first class power presses running constant.
.ly: lis machinery Is driven By a thirty.
horse power engine: lis work y dane in .
buIdiag which enst three hundred tbnus.
aud dollars, and convers three luurhs of an
acre ol ground il has embraced within it,
issue. the scriptures in forty.nine Ian.
guages: IL has printed five thousand copies
al Bibles il raised letters for the blind +;
and this has been dune at the expenditure
Of eleven millions nf dollars. all Of which
Ia. been FORTHCOMING Tram the American
people IN answer To tie appeal" nf the off
GERS aud agents 0l this wonderful society.
God speed this noble and powerful work I!
RiGHr KIND OF PgEAoHISG.-Dr. Oily
related the following auccdote. which WI.
tuld by a we'll known Irish character, Thad-
deus Connolly, Who used to spend most oI
| his time in wandering through Ireland. and
Iins;ructing the lower classes in their ~.
tive language. al went" said he. "ns
Sunday Into church to which a new in.
cumbel.t had been lately appointed. The
congregation did not exceed half dozen
but the preacher delivered himself with =.
much energy aud affection as If he was adj.
dressing a crowded audience. After the
service, expressed ny wonder that he
should preach 80 iefseplly To such smal
number Of people. Were there but one.
said the rector, my anxiety Tor his i'm
lprosement would make ne equally ener
getic." The following year Connolly wen
into the same church, the congregation va
multiplied twenty fold, the third rear b,
found the church full.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
TOO Much MONEY.

Mr.. r., wealthy man TetItel irnn BE-.
siness. was urged b. friend 10 engage IN
mercantile schtmr ltpla which larg. pro-
fits were apparent. - You are nght,' SAIL
he, AS regards the probablr sacrc,, pl
the scheme, but shall not embark IN Il. |
have too much money already"
lie was asked 10 explain. aud remarked.
Yes, would not eross the street 10 gain
Thousands. should he happier d ~ ~.
come were less. am old. and in year or
t@0. whatever | possess will avail me
haught. Ny 'iAus htersare lead. aud have
three sons whpm ! dearly love. nv own
.daealIon had been neglected; my forlune
was gained by honest labor aud carriul
economy had M time for study. bur re.
solved that ny sons should have every al,
vantage. They each treeiYed gs.J. elias.
seal education. AID then gave them III.
choice 81 profession. The eldest .woulI
be q pht sieian. tn" SECOND Chua.e the law.
tie third resolved 10 iollow ny fopt,tspsa,
a merchant. This was all 10 nv mind |
was proud oI NY sons, aGd trg,ieI one dAv
10 see them distinguished. or Il least useful
to their fellow mcu. had spared no sT.
pense III their trsining; they had never
wanted money. tor gave to each liberal
allowance. Never had mrn lairet appsrlu.
mites, buI look al the results Tie pI,,si.
clan has no patients; the lawyer no clients:
While the merChant--inslead Of lulluwins
nv examples above visiting his count.
Ing room. In vain urge thea to .leater
diligence. What Is the response Ihefe
is No use, lather--we shall never want mo.
nry; We know you have enough Tar al
Thus, in.tsad.."f being energetic and use
Iul members oi society. my son. are NEE
oilers and men Of vain display. Had they
been forced to struggle against difficulties
10 gain their professions, aud we're, even
ow. dependent on their own exsrtions for
support. lhey would. IN all probability,
have done credit 10 themselves and me-"
.-.ss...s-s~1.s-
1.-THE Building and lot, in Wilmington.
Belonging TO the Bank Of Cape Fear, scre
sold on Monday. Mr.. James Dawson WI
The purchaser tor slO5 900 ia mites Of the
Bank. equal TO s55 900 in currency.
The largest iscome in New Hampshire
is that Of the proprietor Of ]" Hair Re.
storer." lie has got to he the richest man
in that State 10 six years, BY advertising.
At least u IL 10 printers ink mainly that
lhe attributes his pecaniary prosperity.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

THE LApr's BooK.-The May number Of this ro-
puar Magazine has een received. Il is ornamental
as usual, with handsome steel engraving. colored
flshion plate, large extension sheet containing for
" ensravings Of dresses bonneis childrens dresses
&c. and aIvariety Of useful work Ths..Masazae Is
rich also in lis literary character, containing many
well written. interesting and instructive Pieces aud
other useful matter. s IF 1850 #.sl
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22
THE RULING PASSION IN DEATH.

THE RULING PASSION In DEATH.
The great poWer Of the ruling passion
was strikingly illustrated in the last hours
u the beloved Neander. His thoughts,
even when reason wandered. were on his
work. Mrs. Conant gives the following
sketch:
4 wine bath had been prepared for him
as last resort. Refreshed aud strength
ened by il. he was borne from the dsrkened
room into his study, that cheerful little
apartment opened TO the sun, which had
been 80 long the workshop and the paradise
Of the man OF thought. Here, for twenty
years, he had studied and written. From
this spot had gone forth those great works
which have delighted and instructed Chris
tendon. Ere long, he mur,nared. dream.
~, is il al the close OF 4 long, latiguing
walk with his sister, - am weary, let vs.
now make ready TO go home
Just then, the rich sunset CLAW, pouring
through the window, lighted up the shelves
frum which looked dawn upon him the
masters Of thought viii, whom for $" many
years he had held silen. but high and en-
during communion. Raising himsclf by 4
sudden EFFORT from his pillow. he cnmmrn-
esd a regular lecture upon New Testament
Iexegcsis. Suon new image passed before
his restless lancy. Imagining hImstl al
the weekly meetings Of his beloved Sean.
narium. surrounded by his fondly -attached
Theological pupils, he called for the reading
of dissertation, shortly before assigned.
on the material aud formal principle oi the
Reformation. lie tlien dictated the titles
Of the different courses Of leclures 10 be de-
Irered by HIM during the next Session !;
ansus them. !" The Gospel Of john. from
rs true hislori, al point 81 view" MP
Ills last thoughts amid the struggles oI
j, a,h were devoted to the grea, lab"r vi hts
life. Beginning at The pa'sase"f his Church
History, where sickness had arrested his
progress, lie resumed the thread oi thought.
and IN spite Of interruptions, continued to
dictate IN regular periods Tor sumo time.
At the elise Of each sentence. he paused
as ifhis amanuensi> we're taking Il wa hI.
words, aud asked. "Are you ready !"
Having closed division of his ,ubjecl, be
inquired the time. Being told IL ~as half.
past nine, the patIcnI sufferer repeated once
more, am weary /; | will now suto sleep"
Having by The aid oflrirHdly hands streeth.
ed himself 10 bed for hls last slumber, he
whispered in tone oi inexpres,ibIs ten.
derness, which sent strange thrill Ihrous h
every heart, Goodnight" II NJ, h,s
Ia,t.word. lie immediatel, fell into sleep.
which Continued four hours. when hIs grea!
spiri, in the quie; Of a Sabbath m"rniHg,
pa.sed gently INTO the land Of peace.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

4 Richmond paper states that The storm on We'd,
nesbay washed away the bridge over the York River
Rail Road throwing three cars down an embankment,
hu. no body was hurt.
During the storm, three negroes were killed by
lightning in Amelia cosniy. ..- s~#a# E.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

The Reformed Church in France has
two houses or establishments Of deacon.
rsses. No VOWS are required as esndi.
ton IT admission 10 them, but simply the
nesns are provided for pioos women 10
practice christian charity.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

Thomas Dula, convicted in the Superior Court "i
Irelell county as principal in the murder o. Laura
Poster, has been sentenced 10 be hanged on Friday
the llth day OF May. @s@@@@T #&@" ~#s
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

Daniel r. Baker Esq. Of Wilmington, died on the
nth. He was about SIS years Of age. and had 6lled
many public stations with usefulness. @ s.9 s#
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1868-04-22

All those indebted 10 this Office
! Nf1 for subscriptions, advertisements
fkMeLS or Job work, are earnestly requested
10 make immediate payment. Our
nscs,si,ie. rsli,e Il. nj ,u ,isrt'el.as' @in'i-
sh.s us Of tho p-o.tiey Of scl,lia; " oar aitilfs