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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

Some notwithstanding the number
of deaths from, violence in Italy have just
Lbeen issued by the Italian Goyernment
In 1867, 1925 homicides were committed,
or 1884 for every 100000 Inhabitants. In
Spain, the proportion was 8,24 for the
same number of inhabitants; Sweden,
2Os Great Britain, 1.95; and Belgium,
016. The greatest number of homicides
occurred in Southern Italy, there being
1854 Tor every 100 900 inhabitants !; while
mn erthern Italy the average was $40
for every 100000 inhabitants. Compared
/ with 1866, there was decrease in-1667 in
4 the total number of violent deaths to the
extent of 4S1. OF the 1895 homicides
committed during 1867, 264 are described
as involuntary, 2,259 as voluntary, and
/ 103 as infanticides, OF, the last named
| there was diminution of "a in 1867 com
pared with 1866. ~. l'sa a.ia
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
, The Latest Dodge.

Il A VERY ingenious trick, by which gang
of swindlers are making money by mutt
lating national bank notes of the denonli
nation of five dollars has recently come to
Dur notice. The dodge consists of making
ten bills out of nine, and is so managed
that there is but one pasing to each man
ufactured note. The nine whole bills are
taken, and from the right of the first one
81, tenth is sliced off; from. the right of the
second wo-tenths from the right of the
third three-tenths, and SO on to number
nine, from, which nine tenths are taken
from the right, or what amounts to the
same thing, one-tentk from the left. Num-
Der one is passed as it is, with a tenth gone
from the right the one-tenth taken from
number one is pasted to the residue of
, 3 number two, from which. two tenths had
been taken; these two-tenths are made to
answer the place of the three-tenths taken
! from number three, and SO on through.
Thus nine five dollar notes are completed,
leaving the original number nine, with a
tenth gone from the left, as atenth note.
1t will be seen that but tenth is gone
from each bill, and in different place on
every one, and little ingenious pasting
: ~ rnakeszthe loss ssimpreceptible to ordinary
observers 1t is certain that large numbers
: Ofthese mutilatedsbills have been circulat-
- ed in this city, and our readers will well
to look out for them. The rogues who
have carried out the fraud were cunning
in selecting the denomination they did.
snsh Larger bills would have been more close
-. ly scrutinized, and smaller, ones would not
have been so iremuneratiye. A similar
thing was done by parties in Williams
Vile, several years age, with fifty dollar
notes of the hternationalB Bank ofthis city,
but that cheat was not so cleverly man
aged as this and lwasSsoon detected The
department will not redeem bill which
ssbears evidence. op its face that it has been
c itampefed with, and we advise bur friends
to scrutinize their five dollar notes closely.
--Erch0a5e. '''''<1 p'lf- -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

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most imposing character There was .
total suspension of business. The widow
and family arrived in time to'take-a final
look before the body was committed to
the tomb A plaster cast of the face OF
the corpse was taken at the cemetery on
the 10th.
James M. Clark mas been appointed
Judge of the District Court of Rhode
Island.
Mrs. G.. neral Rawlins, accompanied by
her parents and her three children, left
Washington for New York on the 10th.
She was in very feeble health.
Gen. Sherman has been commissioned
Secretary of War pro teanfore.
President. Grant arrived in New York
on the morning of the 10th.
4 The NewdY York; subscriptions for Mrs.
Rawlins exceeded $4,000 on the 10th.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

The product of a single grape vine Of
the Scapperneng variety, Jacksonville,
Fla, sold for $192. 5Ei1kEagT r'9'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

"A California gambler bet his artificial
teeth ON the result of a game and lost.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

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New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
DEATH OF THE REV. C C TOWNSEND.


The Rev. C. c. Townsend, whose name BIS
been much before tho public lately in connection VIZ
certain charitable Institutions Of which he was the sS
died on Thursday morning at 81 Lnke's Hospital hi
death was the result OF an accident received neary
week ago. when window fell on his hand' innIetins
sight flesh wound, which was scarcely noHeeap'c W
Tuesday afternoon however tue hand ana "fls' pS'u
to swell and Mr.. Townsend went TO ST. Lnkes hosp.'1
Hero the physicians pronounced that eryspeia' Aaa
in. and took 10 prevent It's spread ~ 81
their Efforts the hand and arm continued 10 swell Aia
late on Wednesday evening the shoulder was afeeln
aud the patient rapidly sank into state oi eo
dened ali the remedies usually gyeu lot H5snrrs.
he evidently aboring under gTea1 ne Ts t"tcr5l
si0n and this probably accelerated his dsalh
will take place to-day but it IA not YET khVS" "hn In
the remains will be taken To Connecueul VI ~ tho
this city Mr.. Townsend, il Is said was 80 IV ogey,
time Of his death that 10 will be necessary 70 IL ,s
by subscrpfon 10 pay his funeral e1pcsscs -, year
man OF so years Of age, but bis troubles yr Le & % eh
or two had given him the appea,s SsIeads that h
seeming NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. have been
demned nv the press under tbe ute on cnarly r,s
were due to his peculiar ,-;c,iy bonrSt asi
say tlas nc that his charities were des!Gnsd
uprlgh . /, fact as well In name, but that All h
" ~ ,n,ons we're marred by an unfOrnnat ~1 ~
koo ,"rt aud nethodicai habits Previous 10 hs
s,h hs repared statement for publication sho"hs
monnt OF charitable funds which have been lnirusten
him during the past l5 years This statement " a
" soon be published accompanied Dy certlheatrs ltV
OF the highest responsibility youcning ior n
tegrity, Christian character, ana setdenYhg ~ ~.
Anong those who have expressed their confidence 10 W.
townsend are said 10 be Howard Potter, esq TIE kss
W. Harris the Rev. y. SILL rector OF ST. Ambrose CSu
Clinton Roose yelt esq, aud others.
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
WILL OF THE LATE JAMES T. BRADY.

In the Surrogate's Court, yesterday, before
the Hon Gideon r. Tucker. Surrogate. the will OF the late
James T. Brady proved. BY the provisions Of thu
will his sister Annie receives 5000 his brother John TO
celves portrait of Washington, by Peale 70 Johns ed
his bue.enameled diamond ring; 10 Eliza f. Jarvis NJ
dear little Toot." the largo diamond stud; to Mara
Louisa Jarvis, his sister, his blackenameled damord
ring which now wear" to Lis sister Susanna, one SET
Of tohis brotherinaw Thaddeus H. Lana
picture OF fish, which hangs in the parlor to Wm n
Ryan, set of shi.studs and sOo All other articles o'
jewelry pictures books aud conservatory arc TO goh
Nathaniel Jarvis, jr wnom he names rs his execute.
The rest Of his property he leaves 10 bis sisters susanns
Della, and Maria. Mr. Brady generous liver, MA
although In the enjoyment Of magnificent income s
fuceeded IN living up TO it, consequently his estate
much less than anticipated by his friends The WIZ
was dated on the Goth day Of July, 1884, and Is atesed
VIM Il Ryan and ". C, Trgphegan OF Jersey City. IL
drawn IN ordinary sheet Of note paper and Is remark
able only for its breyity. .... ... o. 80
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
MONUMENT IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER yoS
i.1 HUMBOLDT.

On the 14th day of September next it VIII
be 100 years the renowned traveller and natural g.
Alexander Humboldt, the explorer Of Spanish Amef
lea and author of the Cosmos born at Berlin Prs
sa where he also died IN 1852 years Old The Gemaa
Of this city are steps TO celebrate that anniversary
by the erection Of monument OF HUMBOLDT in the Ger
trail Park the Park Commissioners having given thef
permission. The committee which is organizing now IA
order to raise the funds for the erection ~
monument has also been joined by Baron Won Gerol td
Minister Of the North German Confederation a. Sasi,G
ton. who wrote VIM. Aufermann, esq, OF this city;
shall be proud of It, and always willing TO sign my name
for gOrncaton Of the memory of our great county,
man." 0
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
ACCIDENTS ON THE MORRIS AND ESSEX RAIL.


At forty minutes past nine yesterday morn
ing the locomotive and tender OF an eastward bound
train ON the Morris and Essex Railroad were precipi.
taed through the drawbrdge at tho Hackensack river
The train aheayy iron train aud although
the brakesman put the brakes usual approach
Ing the bridge the snow rendered tho track appery
that the train could not DO governed by them The
engineer aud fireman saved their lives by jumping tho
bridge. Tho bridge not injured and the trains run
as usual Accident number two occurred at 81 o'clock
yesterday morning. when German woman, named
Bead struck aud fatally injured o short distance
east OF tho tunnel Her skull fractured and OF
her broken and she received besides other
Injuries. She was taken 10 st. Marys Hospital Hobo.
ken. The train moving slowly at the ne and was
stopped within tow rods VI the place of tho accident
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

A meeting of the Board Of Police Commls-
sioners was held yesterday at Police Headquarters "
ncer John Martin, of tho Thirteenth Precinct ior
hestancy in arresting James Kenney, who was veaup
the person Of Mary yeasco, in saloon, was Slsnl's
from the force officer Thomas McGll. OF the fo''-
Precinct was dismissed for having arrested NosS fs
the complaint OF Florence Temple The subject s =, ~
increase Of the force and the making OK new g,,oo
came up but nothing decided on. lt Is % rbirfg
however. that new precinct, 10 be caaVu 'sn nron *
the city bounded by the Fourth aud Seventh mars
fourth and Fifty-nnthsts.. aud VIII DC pSt ah
Precincts, all of which are too large aud unwiei''
stituted at present
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
AMERICANS AT PARIS.

Feb; llINew- -YorkzMr. r, Forsyth, Mr.. J. D. An
drews MI a. r. Capp and wife J. G. Vail Mr. C. b. De Pod Mr. Iud
MIRA Lawrence mr Asd Mrs Bslmforth Ma b. White Nv A.
Adams ar O. W FIELD Mir q. W. Bartholomew Mr. A. W. Hesrn
Mrs o. Norris K b. Abbott Mr. w NJ sebanI Mr. d. Nc'
Ph Phsr.on BSCs-ss IL smith NJ, .sd Mrs L Gilbert MIS-.
Q. A. Warren. Mr. r. W. Lane Pittsburgb--Mr T. q
RhOAdss D. Mr. H. W Watson NJ D. CInciunal-ME j. W. ind
Mr. o. d. Soug Mr. IA s. Clarke psleware-Ms saundsrA
psroiEMr B. sOGs Springfield Ms..Mr and Mrs r B Tyler
OrHe, Mr., Pepper Canhrge-ME 7. X Upbsn Worcester
hassy Marcus Ree H. D. San FaneiseoME H. O. Watson and
family. Mr. X b. Co,ter. Mr. and hrs D. G. Mcue
Archer IndHusH d. spesrs United s,ateB r. Winthrop ~
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
DEPARTURE OF coNvICrs FOR THE ALSN'
PENITENTIARY.

Charles Harper, convicted OF dealing ,e'1'-,. ~
terfet money; Harrison shaw, alias Jonn
convicted OF perjury. in making false ailoa sIst.
Collector Bailey; stephen Moraoe'o enu anrn
two ~ the Italian counterfeiters, and James
siies Ichn NJ Funer conveted of perjury ~ mss rs
false affidavit against Collector BAILEY hnve Msrb
Robinson and McCay, 10 serve out their respee''''
Of imprisonment.
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27


being paid to the cleanliness Of the rooms and the
care OF the patients II ...| ...r /
The Union Protestant Infrmary on Diyision-st
between Mosher and McMechin, now contains 80 pa
tents 1t is supported entirely by donations, funds
received from patients who afford to paw and ap
preparations frop the city councils and has never
yet received dollar from the State although il has
been IN operation more than fourteen years. Miss
Margaret Puryiance, the President of the Board OF
Managers, is a lady long known in Baltimore as one
of the most active in good works. She is at the head
of many other charitable institutions. and holds .
prominent position among the directors anu niAnA-
gers of many more. -
In the Home for Aged Men and Aged Women, cor
ner OF Lexington and Calhoun sts, there are now 70
inmates comfortable and happy. Inc ii.,;on usu;;uo
or. more properly speaking the two lnsriu.'o;;, ~
there is one for each sax-is supported Nv p!ss".9
contributions, Increased by STATE on nav
ment Of $l00 each, which secures hon9 IoT iiie'
There IL another Home under the care OF tne Setno-
dist Episcopal Church, for which new DulMIing -
to be erected AS soon as the new SaT will be held
therein by the lady managers of the Home the pro-
coeds 10 be applied TO the erection of the building
and the support of the inmates, who must al DO
members Of sbe Methodist Episcopai onGrth ,h North
Western Dspensary are supported by the city. Inc
sick poor are here prescribed for at certain hours
every day without charge, and through the onlcers
of these institutions the benevolent are kept con-
stantly advised OF the whereabouts Oh deserving oo
In the Disabled Soldiers Home there are now about
80 crippled veterans. many of whom are engaged IN
making various little articles OF use and ornament,
families. In answer TO petitions addressed to Con-
gress the State Legislature. and the City Councils
last year. those bodies appropriated $1,000 for the
building of more comnodious home than that
which the soldiers now occupy and the United States
Congress promised To pay - 5Oper week for the sup
port OF such disabled men as were emitted 10 the
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

interests of the people, and tho end will be
peace. Thus he wrote 10 the troops: You must be
prepared 10 share with me tho hardships of Winter
campaign. Treaties and presents have been tried in
vain We must conquer the Red Skins. Let MS
march at once, and thrash them soundly" And
every citizen and soldier on the border responded
"We are ready; let us march at once, and thrash
them soundly." Soon after our return from up the
Republican, an opportunity given me TO VISIT
Dry or Anakari Fork, where Forsyth fought his
famous Indian battle In September. Tho distance
North Fork Of the Republican, the first day. and we
found ii little better than the South Fork. places
there was fine land, but nowhere sufficient TO form
q settlement. On the second day we marched up
Dry or Anakari Creek, tributary Of the Repub-
lican, and early IN the afternoon reached Forsyths
battle ground. The fight had taken place on little
conflict were still visible. In one place saw the
carcasses Of 40 horses that had been shot down by
tho Indians; and in another 10 lay bleaching in the
strong, had formed and charged fierceiy upon the
devoted little band Of 90. The spot where Lieut.
Beecher and Col. Forsyth fell was also pointed ont
and where the scouts made their stand and fight for
lie. Bones OF ponies. and here and there human
bones, lay upon the plain. am told Lieut.. Beecher
and our men were buried in the fort, and II So they
have hay, not been disturbed, for the works arc
ammunition shells, showing that the Indians
had used breech-loaders In the battle Bloody rags
and pieces OF clothing scattered about the hills
and the place where the Indians had made their hos
pta marked by the ciotted bandages that lay every
where around. Arrows, spears, Indian horsewhips
broken tent poles, old saddles, carcasses, and torn
sPd oSgdy Sys ePSang Pa for many dy 20 %
Indians killed the field all scalped and left
unbured some Of them having fallen within l5 feet
OF the breastworks of the little fort it VIII be
remembered that the battle began on the nth OF
September and lasted for three days. during which
time DR.. Moore. Lieut. Beecher. and seven men were
WS 5 iii lies Il ns Critical
dltlon from his wounds, was penned up with hs
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
ASSEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY.
BILLS PASSED.
For the relief of the Rochester City and
Brighton Railroad authorizing the town OF Granville,
Washington County, " elect additional Justices Of the
Peace.
For the relief Of the (Brooklyn) Williamsburg and
Brooklyn Homeopathic DspenSaries; Incorporating the
city OF Cohoes ~ open and grade AtantIcave In the
town OF New Lots Kings County; amending tho charter
of the Samaritan House for the aged OF NewYOrk; TO
enable aliens TO hold real estate compelling Joint stock
companies to admit the service OF process in civil
tions. ...I. . .. ..t .... . .....
REPoRTED FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE HOUSE
To amend the law relative to wrecks; to amend the
airy Of the City Judge Of Brooklyn to $500; dividing the
Seventh judicial District and forming the District Of
pany amending the Revised Statutes in regard
ancies in common; amending the law SO that bonaide
purchasers OF land shall not bo defeated by tho aeDsm
through whom the title regulating the adoption
OF children, for the better protection OF igtmae chill
dren amending the Act for Relief against illegal taxa
ton In Herkiner County and other counties
Mr. Hustled, from the Committee ON Federal Rela-
The Committee reported series OF resolutions:
F Th. the snseiDtH.Of the Law reflected the
n.ndtd sn... .dapron Of Gadrsv
sSSHD I1rd a. hn u: election Of Gen Gran, S1ISg'I Of
great trust pssed bis keeping and tha. eonn
asi 8. ~ s @ si: q =; s rs'i
Tt eOpJ Of these sOs0H' be sent Senators aud Rsp,s
Mr.. KERRIGAN moved to amend that tho thank. o,
the Assembly are due 10 Andrew johnson for the able
in which he has discharged the duties OF his
Office. The amendment was discussed at length by
Messrs LaBan. Gleason, Jacobs Hartman selkreg and
Hustled. Mr. Kerrtgan's amendment Lost; Ayes az
Noes 63. 40 -..
Mr.. JACOBS asked for vote on the first resolution
separately recommending simply ths repeal Of the Ten
amble. The resolution adopted by 77tos
Mr. JACOBS moved q division OF the preamble TO the
In the past for the enactment OF the law from the portion
recommending the repeal The SPEAKER decided that
II was not dyissble. Mr. JACOBS appealed from the
decision Of the Chair Mr.. GLEASON raised the point OF
order that there was no quorum present The roll was
called, and there quorum.
The SPEAKER presented report from the euperin
tendent OF Public Instruction. Tie speaker announced
the Special Committee 70 investigate the affairs Of the
Merchants Union Express Company follows: Messrs
H. Ray, Hacket, Wright Husted, Miller The COMMITTEES
70 investigate the gas companies OF NewYor consists Of
Messrs. 7. Mitchell, Labau, Bender, Hodges, Baker
Weed and Bergen. Adjourned until Monday eyonihg
March 8.
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
NEW-YORK LEGISLATURE,
SENATE. ALBANY, Feb. 7c.
BILLS REPORTED.


BILLS REPORTED.
Amending the charter of Newburgh; amend
ing the charter Of the Troy and Abba Ksirosd prSyu
the Andrew Jackson Club OF New York; amending the
act relative to the purchase OF supplies tor me poor
Of watering trOughs public highways authOrzing ho
Canastota and Cazenoya Railroad 70 take
amending the act relative to railroads held under Lease
facilitating the construction OF the New-fork Oswego,
aud Midland Railroad, and amending the acts relating
thereto.
BY Mr.. Nicks-Maklng appropriations to supply den
AGAINST the State. NJ Nchois~Ens6lins Buffalo to pro,
cure supply Of water for the Main and Hamburg street
Canal. Mr.. Tweed-Incorporating the Tontine Mutual
Savings Bank of the City Of NewYork also Incorporating
the Eew-York Insurers Indemnity Company; extending
amending the charter OF Newburgh proydngfor diyis'
ion of the property OF ST. Johns Church In buffalo, and
The Senate resumed Consderation OF the resolution In
references 70 the repeal o. the oil
That law Of tbs uhsed State, entitled a. act resu
eee.ss sosisr oSt of b. @ thn then .IIg p,sssd
the audsb. orernng bs %pI9D.r sIsr,s Of .l.s'
come .ld tbs. cIr stn1o 10 q. cSoss' Ss distracted AID
Carried by a vote OF IA to IL.
Mr.. MORRIS moved reconsideration.
on motion OF Mr. GENET the question was laid on tho
Mr. PALMER called from the table the preamble and
ions Ire poso M MnIs 10 EnSlond one that
calls for union of qualities such hrnness OF pur
nose with sayity and ey.nness of temper great knowl.
edge OF International Law, with courty manners and
polished address, long practice in the habit OF conducting
controversies without heat or excitement with las.
tdous and delicate regard for the rights aud feelings OF
opponents; therefore that the Senate earnestly
nends to the Presidenteect the appointment OF that
model American gentleman and statesman, Horace
Greeley 70 the position OF Minister 10 tho Court OF st.
James
Mr. PARKER moved that the said resolution be returned
70 the Senator Offering the same and that all reference
thereto upon the Journal OF the Senate be eKpunged
Mr. HALE called for a division Of the queston-irst
returning the resolution and second on expungng It,
On the question OF returning, the vote stood IA TO 81
expunglng from the journal, 10 10 IA. Adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-01-05

MILL Toll REDUcrIoS.-We are
asked to mention that petition is
to be signed and sent to the legisla-
ture from Grant county asking that
mill tolls be reduced by law from an
eighth to tenth part OF the custom
grain.
1t would be we'll, perhaps just
method of compromising the miller.
for the legislature to adopt a scale
rate to adjust the matter of toll,
which at present varies with the end-
less varieties in the grain market.
Say for example that when wheat
is 81, 90 per bushel, the toll charge
rate shall be an eighth as starting
point on the scale when $3.50, q
tenth when $500, twelfth, and
30 on--perhaps with intermediate
rates between such figures, and the
Milwaukee or Chicago markets to bt
taken for regulating tests. 1t viii
be seen that in the above toll ss.scale
millers are allowed some advantage
in the rise ofprioe on grain, and the
farmer some Of the advantage al
would appear to. be just The scale
may not be rightly fixed, and is On
Iy offered as 9 devisement for adjust
ing toll rates in view Of satisfying al
parties.
Also, some kinds and qualities o
grain should pay dearer toll thar
others, though it would be difficult tc
regulate toll upon tho basis Of quail
ity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-01-05
Dividends on the Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railroad Stock.


FROM zoe Ailwaukes Wisconsin, Dec Is
Under this caption, on the 18th
inst, we published statement, deri.
we'd from the New York World say
ing that the Sc. Paul Railway COM
pany's dividend would be % per cent.
in common stock, and that the same
would be increased $4,000, 900. In
this the World was mistaken. From
the information we now have it APP
pears to be expected that the direc-
tors, with the appreciation of the
stockholders first had and Obtained,
will declare seven per cent. in cash
or their preferred stock for the earn
ings of 1868 ten per cent. in common
stock, which at IS, reduced to cash,
makes six and halfper cent. for 1868,
or thirteen and half per cent. for
the two years earnings on the pre-
ferred stock. The common stock has
had no dividend for three years The
proposed fourteen per cent in com
mon stock, at Is. equals nine and
one tenth per cent. for three years
or about three per cent, per annum
in cash. The proposed increase il
common stock is q little less than 81,
100000, instead of 100000, al
published by us. The results of tn,
workings of this company, now wei
organized on the best basis, ant
managed by our Western men, show
meager returns for the investment o
money. The truth is, no investmen
of money in this section of the coun
try, pays so poorly as money investe'
IN railroads.