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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-06
Brkenhead, Dec. IL
Mr.. LAIRD TO MR.. JOHNSON.

Mr.. LAIRD TO MR.. JOHNSON.
BIRKENHEAD, Oct. 19.-Dear Sir |
have been in the habit of showing atten-
ton to distinguished strangers visiting
Birkenhead and this neighborhood, and
on the occasion of your visit to Liverpool
it would give me great pleasure to re-
ceive you in Birkenhead, recognizing, as
l do, the efforts you are making to &C.
ment friendly feelings between this coun =
try and America. But l observe in GER.
tain American partisan papers that
attacks are made on you for holding
courteous relations with gentlemen
whose sympathies were with the South
in the late war, and | will therefore re-
frsin from INDUCING my wishes if my
doing so will in any way be prejudicial
to you in the estimation of your friends
in America. But, as | sincerely desire
to see lasting peace between the two
countries, | can not resist telling you
that it will give me great pleasure to have
an opportunity of expressing these opin-
ions to you personally, and to give you a
hospitable reception in Birkenhead should
you feel able to avail yourself oft
am, dear sir, yours faithfully,
JOHN LAIRD.
His ExGellency the Hon Reverdy Johns
son, etc.
MR.. JOHNsoN's REPLY.
4 UPPER PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON,
Oct. 2l.-Dear Sir: Your favor of the
18th instant has just been received.
For the kind terms with which you
refer to me, and yet more for the friendly
feelings you expressed iowa. DIS tn ,
United States and your desire TO see
cemented amicable relations between
your government and my own, | thank
you.
do not know that it will be in my
power while l am in Liverpool, because
of engagements already entered into, to
visit you at Birkenhead, but if it shall
be, | will do so with pleasure.
My mission to England is not to do or
refrain from doing anything which may
serve to promote or continue any ILL
feeling between any portion of Her Maj
esty's subjects and the citizens Of the
United States; but, on the contrary, to
endeavor by all proper means to extin>
guish such feeling.
Notwithstanding, therefore, that you
sympathized with my Southern brethren
during our late civil war, shall have
much pleasure in making your personal
acquaintance, and in hearing from your
self that now, the war being over, you
sincerely wish to see a lasting peace be-
tween the two countries.
remain, with regard, your obedicnt
servant, REvERBY JOHNSON.
John Laird, Esq, Birkenhead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-01-06
WASHINGTON.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT TALK
ING OUT.
Opinions OF the Coming Man.
Message OF Gov. Hoffman.
The Arkansas Militia Reviewed.
Buffers Case Postponed.
The Conference at Paris.
The Conference at Paris.
Personal aud Political Matters.

Special to the Union and American. by the
Southern and Pacific Telegraph Line.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

tw- We had occasion one day last
week, to cross the new bridge at Reese
& Jones mill, in the town of Ridgeway.
1t being rather notable structure we took
the trouble OF infinitely examining the
work, and are compelled to say it is one OF
the best bridges Of the kind We ever saw.
1t is probably the strongest and most dur
able bridge in the county, and will stand
many years an honor to the town and
county and to the mechanics who built it..
II has been built by the town of Dodge
vile and County of Iowa jointly. it being
on the main road to Dodgevile, md
thought to be Of more benefit to the people
of this town than Of Ridgeway. The cost
has been about 500. The work men,
! Lewis & Grifiths, on the mason work, and
Davis & James of this town, on the wood.
work, deserve much credit for the thorough
and prompt manner in which they have
fulfilled their contract, a6A
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

bD- The tea meeting at the NJ. p.
church on Monday last was splendid
success. The general testimony is,
that never before was there so large u
crowd. The tables that were set we're
examples of taste, refinement and pro-
fusion. The singing of the choir add
ed much to the enjoyment of the eve.
ming. Rev. G. Hendra, of Monttort,
and Rev. l. B. Richardson, of Linden,
gave appropriate speeches The net
receipts of the tea meeting were about
$2lO. which will be applied toward
defrayipg the expense Of painting the
church. The trustees are thankful tc
the people of Dodgeville and vicinit,
for their libcrality.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
DaowNEp.-It will be remembered

DRowNED.-It will be remembered
that we mentioned in the last issue
that james Bradley, who resided in
the town of Wyoming, had been miss.
ing for several days We have since
received the sad Intelligence that the
poor fellow found watery grave.
His body was found in the slough
about 50 rods west of the main R.R.
bridge over the Wisconsin River, near
Helena station. OH Saturday last. An
inquest was held on the body, at which
it was found that he had been drink
ing at Spring Green during the day,
| and had started to cross the bridge on
foot after dark. He was found in
about 20 feet of water. and it was evil
dent that he had fallen through the
bridge, while trying to cross. The
verdict of the jury was accidental
drowning. The deceased leaves a
large and helpless family in destitute
circumstances
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

baT DR.. David Of Highland, has fine
assortment of dried and canned fruits,
oysters, &c. His fancy pipes and other
notions for smokers, advertised few
weeks ago, are nearly all gone, but he has
just received new stock. and is prepared
to furnish all who may wish. He has a
lot Of choice cigars, aud some first rate
tobacco. He has also just received a
second stock of Christmas candies.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

Ba~Yhose who have read the ''Grun
dy Family" and We will wager there
are few in this County who have not
will have discovered ere this, that the
whole story is product of the imag
iuation, for the express purpose Of
bringing our advertising patrons to the
notice of the public, and recommend
ing them as reliable business men. II
you have been entertained while read.
ing it, our utmost wish has been at
,aiued and the desired end accom-.
plished.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

A GREAT STORY In another part
of our paper will be found the open
lug chapters of a charming story, bear
ing the att active title of 9 Buffalo
Bill, the King of the Border Men >
1t is one of the most thrillingly excl
ting and interesting romunces which
we have ever reap; and the lovers of
romance viii miss rich treat if they
neglect to peruse it. One Of its chief
attractions is, that its hero is not a
myth, put real flesh and blood char.
acter, who is even now fighting the
savages on the western plains.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

nY-If those boys who are in the
habit of throwing snow balls at passing
horses in our village, would put their
hands in their pockets and keep them
warm, they would contribute greatly
to the comfort and safety of the travel
irg public. If you can't be decent
boys, be as decent as you can.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

r~ Bowue's Stoves and tin ware APP
bear to be attracting considerable at
tention. Not that they are so much
better than any one else can sell, but,
that they are cheaper than at any
other store, and quite as good. Why,
how's that Oh, he sells for cost
and gives you his profit.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

sGrIfit's not too late to make trip
to Mineral Point for New Years
present, J. II. Cartwright has some
of the finest article of silver, aud plat
ed ware in the west, and if we know
anything about it, nothing is more ap-
propriate than something OF this kind
for q present.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

B1~ We have just received letter
from Mr.. John Avenell, of Avoca, in
which he says: II cannot do without
the Chronicle. if / am obliged to stop
all other papers during these hard
times" That kind Of talk has the pro-
per ring in it.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
&C. The GOOD people of the Bap

nW- The good people of the Bap.
fist Church of Ridgcway, celebrated
Christmas day in an appropriate man
ncr. Several speeches were made,
the children of the Sabbath School re
cited a number of pieces. after which
those present partook of an excellent
dinner, prepared by the ladies of that
church. @ 1 SIT 9ar
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

The Executive Committee, Of said Socie-
", held meeting at the Sc, retarys office
IN the village Of Dodgevllle, at which the
premium list was revised, certain altera-
| lions made therein and additions thereto,
and Superintendent appointed for the dlf-
ierent depa, tn'ents.
The days fixed upon for holding the
Annual Fair, were Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, Sept. 22d, 23d AID oath, 1869.
I'm accordance with said resolution the
Fair was opened on the I'D day Of Sept /,
and continued until the evening oi the
10Th of September; the same being ex'
tended one day in consequence OF stormy
weather. Five hundred and three l5O5)
articles were entered for exhibition.
Said Socie:y held their meeting for the
election of officers, on the 23d day of
Sept, 1869; atwhich meeting the follow
ing officers and General Committee were
elected, t0-wit:
President-John Ellwood.
Vice Presidents-James Tcay, WIN. E..
Rowe I'D Harkcr Spenseley. ~
4Secretary-W. L. Abbott.
Treasurer Hoskins.
General Commttee-Arena,J John Hodg-
son Dodgeville. George STANDARD; Village
Of Dodgcvlle, Richard Arundel; M'tfiin,
q. S. Willard Pulaski. .. P. Underwood !;
Clyde, Frank Martell; Highland, Y. A.
DeSiiva Linden, Simon harker Moscow,
Vim. Robinson; Ridgeway, Thos Strut i;
Mineral Point, Frank Hambly; City OF
Mineral Point, George w. Bliss; Wald-
wick, Jos. Gribble; Wyoming, L. W Join
or.
At meeting of the Executive Commit
tee, held Dec. 9th, 1869, it appearing that
w. L. Abbott, Secretary. had permanent
ly removed from, the county Orvile Strong
was chosen to fill the vacancy.
The following statement from the Treas
urer, showing the financial condition Of
the Society, was presented and accepted.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

nay We learn from private letter
from Dr. John Cowen, formerly of this
paper, that he is preaching for the
Union Methodists. new organization,
at Franklinton, Schoharie County,
New York.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

~ We are in receipt of few of
the finest apples we have seen for a
long time, from Mr.. F. Newton Of Wy
oming.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
;sIThe Chronicle.
DODGEVILLE,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1869.

pw Don't forget the p. NJ. tea
meeting, at their church on New Years
Day.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

TDW ARD CRONlN. A. NJ. NJ. D +,
n, (Graduate If the University of Pennsylvania
- IN Glass Of 1882 aus, Jefferson College in Class
of is44 Student of the late Prof John X. Mitchell, OF
Phil After Is years Of practice he feeds competent
TO attend ia su cases that may come under his care
in Mineral Point and vicinity. He w0nld inform the
public that he has ,eriaaneMiy heated IN that cry
tce At his residence beud the United States itel,
t.st above Col Jofaes' residence. v6:ltf
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
MASONIC.

INODGEvILLE LODGE, No. i19 F. & A. NJ hold
- their Regular Communications on the LIST and
ID Fridays Of each month. -.
RICHARD PRIDEAUX, w. NJ.
H. W JONES. Secy.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
Cash ON hand, $235.l0.

Cash on hand, $235.l0.
The Society has no report to make Of
experiments or improvements for the year
1869. ORViLLE STRONG,
.o Secy Iowa 60. Ag. Soc.
December 81, 1869.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
Iowa County,
Orv,lle Strong. being duly sworn on
oath says that he is Secretary Of the iowa
county Agricultural Society; that the fore.
going statement Of the acts and doings of
SAID Society, f,r the year ending December
3lst, 1869, is correct and true according
to the best Of his knowledge, information
aud belief. ORVILLE STRONG.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the
3lSt day of December, a. D. 1869.
MATTHEW BENNETT,
Notary Public,
Iowa CO. Wis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
- I Il ID

KEW LEY in the town of Linden, Thursday
night, Dec. Both, at II O'Clock Mr. John Kewley,
aged about 4S years.
Funeral from his late residence. at 10 o'clock a. M
ON Saturday. The friends of the deceased invited
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
Condensed Statement

OF the principal acts and aoings Of tie
Ioaoa County Agricultural Society, for
the near ending December 81, 1869.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
nITY BARBER SHOP
AND RESTAURANT
.JOUN ROCKINGHAM.

R.spectf,y Announces his customers aud public in
genera. that he has opened Restaurant and Oyster
Saloon opposite his old stand on Iowa Street. "liefe
all orders will meet with prompt attention. Sh AZ
Ing SLanpoonitig, Hair Cutting, &c done in the
iatest style. Particular atientfon given a the cut
ting Of ladies' and chiren's hair. Racers sharcned
= nne assortment Of CONFECTIONERY. Thankful
past fsv.rs from generous public. respectfully
olicit confluence az IFS patronage. am also
AreuA for the Howe Sewing-Machina
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

IOWA ENCAMpMENT. No. q, I. o. o. y, meets in
j Odd Fellows H~llJC first building south of the
Court House every III and i Tuesday evening ofeach
month. q. w. SNOW, Z. +.
". N. BfsHOP, Scribe.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
M A R r. i Il ID !,

BAKTR-WArKINS AT tho residence of the
brides mother, Dec 18th, 1862 by Rev. I. b.
Richardson, Mr.. d. II. Baker to Amelia Watkins.
all of Linden.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31

SOLDIERS CLAIM AGENCY.
BONNEVILLE. WIS.
Collects back pay fer discharged Soldiers. Bounty
None, aud back pay for heirs of deceased soldiers.
Pension certificates procured Bounty claims settled
ut prices established by Law.
ul,Stf SAMUEL W. REESE. Atty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
THE MARKETS.

MINER Point. December %, 1860.
Wheat, No l, GOc, No q Soc Oats. Roc; Corn,
New. 45c Old, SOC Flax Best, Sl.i0, present deliv
cry Barley, 4G@Goc. Hides. Green, 6t961zc. Cali,
s@1l0c, Dry. l29ll5c; Wool. Unwashed. 2,c Washed,
35c; Fogs. Live, 7dSI.cf ID tle,3@412c; Butter,
25c Eggs, 25c Potatoes DC; Beans, 81 .50d250 !;
Blackjack, $1,000 p ton; Dry-Bone, Si4.o0 ton /;
Lead Ore, Si0@45 2 thousand ibs; Wood, S6@N q
cord Flour, $2.25@S2.50
ARENA, Wis. December Is, 1869.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
SELLING OUT!
iStOves, Hardware, Ivaacare,

Wishing to make change in my business, I now
offer my stock Of Stoves, Tinware, Hardware, &c. a,
greatly reduced prices, for the next two weeks
some things below cost. Call early.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me
viii please call and settle immediately.
w, 8, R0wNE.
4edssyilis, Ney. ., lsss. n
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
I. o. O. F.

uNODGEyILL LODGE, No. III, meets in Odd Fell
IL lows Hall, FIRST building south Of Court House,
every Saturday at ~ O'Clock. Members visiting the
village are invited 10 attend.
O. p ASHLEY, N. C.
= L. ABBOTT, Secretary.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-31
AVQEA HQuSE.

0PpoSIrE THE RAILROAD DEPuT-Just open
cd BY r. J. McGraw. This house has been fitted
up in tho latest style, with every accommodation
or travellers or boarters by the day or week. Also
he best accom- n6dations for tcams.--4if
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-04-13

Alfred r.. Higley, ESD, of Castleton,
and Miss Jennie Van Vliet, of this vii
lage, were married in the Congregation
al Church last Wednesday, Rev. DR..
Kitchel officiating. The ceremony was
about as short as the latest style of bon
nets.
Fast day services at the Congregational
church in this village were conducted by
Rev. DIR, Kitchel. In the morning was
sermon, and in the afternoon and eve.
ming, prayer meetings
At the Methodist church there was a
prayer meeting in the morning of Fast
day after which was held the annual o.
lection of officers of the Sabbath School.
The officers for the next year are as fol-
lows Superintendent, Prof. II. M. Seely;
Assist. Supt,, Oliver p. Mead Secretary,
John Flint Librarian, Edward Richardo
son.
The snow fall the past winter was
50 inches, giving 1875 days sleighing-
more than we have had in any season
for the last 20 years. The ice in Otter
Greek broke up on the 18th inst.
II. A. Sheldon.
The peg and clothes pin factory at
East Middlebury is running quite sat
isfactorily cutting up at least four cords
of wood per day. There are now in OPP
Grafton, three clothes pin machines.
EAST MpDLEBURY.-About thirty persons
mostly work hands in the peg and clothes
pin factory at East Middebury, made an
impromptu visit to the residence Of Mr.
Harvey Boardman of that place, on Thurs,
day evening last, and had good time
generally. Music was prominent feature
of the entertainment. Mr. Bowen gave
some fine performances with his violin,
Mrs Olive Olmsted, Miss Helen l.. Board
man, and Miss Helen Upper, on the
piano, and Mr., Bowen and Miss Helen
Topper sang beautiful songs. The visit
ors were entertained in manner which
elected expressions Of satisfaction and
delight, and called out speech from Mr.,
Norman Douglas, in their behalf, as they
were about to retire. Mrs. Boardman
was very much gratifed, next morning, to
find in her pantry box containing five
gross of clothespins, for which she would
like to express her thanks. We imagine
her clothes will be securely fastened, for
the next year, at least.
NoTICE.-A meeting of the Female
School Corporation of Middlebury, will
be held at the Secretary's Office on
Tuesday evening, April 90 at $ o'clock
to fill vacancies in the Board of Trus-
tees, provide for repairs, and for the
arrangement ofsecurities on the Semi
nary property.
r. Wainwright, Secretary.
Middlebury, April ~, 1869.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-04-13

The CLIPPER MACHINE as now constructed
are the only Mowers built which come up to tho
advanced stage Of improvement found in Other
Agricultural Implements The light, elastic steel
hay fork. steel hoes and shovels have entirely
superseded the heavy and clumsy wrought iron
ones, which no farn er would now think Of using /;
a Mower built OF appropriate materials and like
Gnsh, will supersede the present clumsy machine,
made mostly Of wood and cast iron.
Builders of other Mowers have been too much
Influenced by a desire to lesson their cost, and
have employed wood and cast iron, where wrought
and mslleable iron ought only OF have been used.
the Clipper Machine iron has been largely sub
stituted for wood. maleabe iron for cast iron anil
steel in place Of malleable or wrought iron.
An examination of the Clippers will convince
any of their superior merits over oil others in
strength durability ease of draft, and reliability
for the work over all kinds Of ground, and in every
variety of grass. Confident OF this, we invite those
in want of Machises to examine tor Themselves
before purchasing elsewhere
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-04-13

BENZ. +. Fifcld Esq Of Montpelier
has been nominated by the President,
United States District Attorney for Ver-
mont, in place of Hon. Dudley c, Dcni-
son, the present incumbent.
Hon. c. W. Willard, of Vermont, a
member of the committee on Foreign At
fairs, dissents from the views Of General
Banks and other members of the commit
tee on Cuban affairs, and il is rumorcd
that when The resolution is reported TO
the House, he will present his views in
an elaborate speech against their adop-
ton.
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANr Cows
ERNoR. The following is going the round
of the ers:-The candidates for Gov
ernor and Lieutenant Governor for the
next year, are Gen. Peter. T. Washburne
Hon. Julius Converse, and Frederick Bill
Iings, of Woodstock, and Hon. Dudley G.
Denison, are already named. The Lieu
tenant Governorship, no less than seven
gentlemen are already named in connec.
ton with the nomination, viz Hon, John
w. Stewart, of Middlebury Hon, Lever.
eft b. Englcsby, of Burlington; Hon. A.
l. Miner, of Manchester Hon. Geo. w.
Hendee, of Morrisvile; Gen. Geo. l.,
Barstow, Of Shelburne Hon. james nj.
Hotchkiss, Of Fairfax, and Hon. Rollins
j. Jones OF Cornwall.
Hon. Luther w. Dixon, Vermont
er, was reelected Chief Justice of the SUI
preme Court of Wisconsin, on Monday Of
last week
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The Vermont Teachers Association will
meet at Brandon, Tuesday evening, Au-
gust 18th, 1869 1t is expected that the
programme arranged for last winter will
remain unchanged.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-04-13

Troy CONFERENCE. following
order of exercise will be observed during
the session of Trey Conference in West
Troy, commencing this Tuesday evening,
April 18th, in the Washington Street
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Tuesday Evening, April 18th, tract
anniversary, on which occasion addresses
will be delivered by Rcvs. G. w. S. Por-
ter, G. w. Fitch, and L. S. Walker, Of
MIddlebury
Wednesday Afternoon, April 18th,
anniversary of the Freedmen's Relief So
ciety. This meeting will be addressed by
Revs. L. n. Boudrye and ID. NJ. Hall.
On Wednesday evening sermon will
be delivered by some of the attending cler-
gymen.
Thursday Evening, April 18th, an
niversary of the Church Extension Society.
Addresses may be expected from Revs.
r. II. Robinson and s. T. Peck.
Friday Afternoon, the annual mis-
sionary sermon will be preached.
On Friday evening the temperance
anniversary will take place, and the meet.
ing will be addressed by Revs ID b Mes
Kenzie and w. y. Abbott.
Saturday Afternoon will be devo-
ted to the anniversary of the Sunday
School.
On Sunday there will be service in
the morning, afternoon and evening.
On Monday the missionary anniver-
sary will take place, and addresses will
be made by Rcvs. j. w. Carhart, ]. p.
Dulin and r. Meredith.
The mornings and afternoons upon
winch no special meetings occur will be
devoted to the business affairs of the Con
ference
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-04-13
state News.

MIR. Durant closed his labors at
Brandon on Thursday evening. Over a
hundred inquirers have risen for prayers,
and many of them are rejoicing in Christ,
The revival of the church members, re-
sulting in RECONSIDERATION 10 prayer and
christian work, is most hopeful sign of
progress. A delightful feeling of harmony
and brotherly love characterizes the work
in an eminent degree. The meetings are
TO be continued as union meetings, aud
it is hoped that the good work is bu
begun,