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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
The Suez Canal.

The great event of the past week be-
yond the Atlantic, was the formal opening
of the Suez Ship Canal, uniting the Medi.
terranean with the Red Sea. On Thurs
day, Nov. Is. while we were busy with
Thanksgiving thoughts and dinners, the
trial trip through the great canal was in
progress, the Imperial fleet being led by
the Empress of France in her yacht,
eagle" The progress of the feet from
Port Said at the Mediterranean terminus 10
Suez at The junction Of the canal with the
Red Sea was necessarily slow, but entirely
without accident or drawback. Thousands
of tourists and tens of thousands of native
Mussulmans were present at the cercmo-
MES and lined the banks Of the canal.
The largest sea going ships belonging to
the trial feet drew II feet of water, and
had no difficulty in passing the ..shallowest
parts. Besides the Empress Eugene there
were present the Emperor of Austria, the
viccroy of Egypt, the Princess Ct Prussia
and Holland, NJ. DeLesseps, the French
engineer, who has planned and executed
the great work, and-a good many Lon
don and New. York press reporters The
London Shipping Gazette discussing the
practical working of the canal, says /:
Whether the point of difficulty remains
hnro, ha
canal can be available for vessels of the
largest tonnage, is merely question of de-
tail to be determined by the construction
of the canal. AS far as we are concerned,
we can only point to the fact that the
French engineers have redeemed their
promise. The canal is open and is mag
nificent success" And regarding its effect
on British Commercial and shipping in
terests, the London Times says Weare
aware that in Paris, and Florence, and
even St. Petersburg, there is great exulta-
ton at the notion that by the opening of
the canal trade may be turned into new
channels and heavy blow dealt to the
nation which made the best of the old
ones. We will not allow ourselves to be
discomposed by their illiberal prognostica-
tions. 1t was not the English who first
sailed around Africa, or made settlements
in India. No better favor is needed at
Port Said than the free competition which
availed so we'll at the Cape of Good Hope"
Thus is accomplished the two greatest
commercial events of the century.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

W- The Madison Journal has publish
ed very interesting synopsis of the re-
port of the Secretary of State for the year
1869. Among the interesting figures
given is table showing the number and
value of stock in the State, as shown by
the last assessment. There are 27O,059
horses. of the average value $50; mules,
S,694. value $75 sheep, 1,205,O value
s1.09; swine, 413,SS7, value $3.50 !;
wagons, &C., l45, 46l, value $28,75. There
There are also 19,803 watches, 1928
pianos and melodions, and 46,554 shares
of bank stock. The total value of mer-
chants and manufacturers stock is $l2,
S85,9l4; other personal property, $50,
Oil, 423. Value of lands, 1921, 1858
value of city and village lots $l76, 1877, $50.
The total value of all property assessed,
is put down at 1927, 627, 1866 Of course
this is not the true value of this property,
as it is made up fran the assessments,
and the grand aim and object of most
assessors is to get the property in their
locality as low as possible. The number
is undoubtedly very nearly correct, but as
to values, the figures may be doubled and
still in most cases be below the real value.
Until a law can be devised that shall make
uniform, we need not expect
even an APPROXIMATION to true values on any
kind of property subject to taxation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

w- The meeting of the Literary Asso
ton, on Wednesday evening, was well at
tended, and was an interesting time. Ar
essay was read by Mrs. Ranger, and the
question appointed for discussion was TAX
en- up and ably discussed, the decision be
ing given in favor of the affirmative. The
question for discussion on next Wednes-
day evening is
Resolved, That the circulation and reading oflight
fictitious works exert o denoralizing effect on SO
cety.
Af1irmative.-E. Eduyvean, Mrs. Ran
ger and G. w. Lewis. Negative.-M. j
Briggs, Miss A. Kane and j. II. Pen
berthy.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
Hospital for the Insane.

From the Tenth Annual Report of the
Hospital for the Insane, located near Mad
ison, we take such items and figures as
will be of the most general interest. The
report is complete and satisfactory, and
shows that the care of our most unfortu'
nate class Of inhabitants is confided to
good hands. The institution is under the
management of board of fifteen trustees,
and it's present officers consist of super
intendent, first and second assistant physi-
clans, steward and matron. The number
of patients admitted during the past year
was 200. The present number is 364, fill
ing the building to its utmost capacity.
The whole number under treatment during
the year was 455, the hospital containing
256 patients at it's commencement. Sixty
five per cent. of those returned to theiT
friends were fully recovered, while the NOR
tality was less than three per cent.
The completion of two new wings, with
the additional rooms in the fourth story,
within the past year. has more than dou-
bled the capacity of the hospital, and as a
necessary result the expenses have natur-
ally increased. With an average number
in tho hospital during the past year of
80, the current expenses have been
$6l, 320.18, being $230.O6 for each pa
tient. This is trihe less than the cost
per patient for the previous year. The
estimate of the amount needed for the cur
rent year is $4,000, which includes sew
eral improvements recommended by the
trustees.
OF the 1856 patients admitted to the
Hospital since its commencement (603
males and SIS females), 4S2 were born in
the United States, SIS were of foreign
birth, and the birthplace of rs is un.
known. Wisconsin has sent IS, while the
largest number from any one State is that
from New York, being Cd. Religious ex-
element is the supposed cause Of insanity
in SO cases, intemperance Al, i'll health lis,
epilepsy Al, disappointed affection 43,
while 428 were from unknown causes. Of
the diseases which have proved fatal, ex-
haustion from chronic mania numbers 26
victims, phthisis pulmonalis 20, general
paralysis IL. exhaustion from acute mania
10, &C., the total of diseases being ID and
of patients ll6.
The report of the Auditing Committee
shows the finance to be correct, and the
management careful and efficient. 1t says:
"The skill and energy that has governed
the past management of the institution, if
continued in the future, will soon place
the Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane
among the best institutions of the kind in
the country. 1t has few superiors at The
present time. 1t is our most important
State charity, and its excellent condition
is . subject of great satisfaction"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

B&~The Presidents Message arrived too
late for insertion in this issue. We shall
present it to our readers in our next. 1t
is an able and statesmanlike document,
and stands in fine contrast 10 the produc-
tions of his predecessor. 1t recommends
a speedy, though not immediate, resump-
ton Of specie payments, and a reduction
of taxes and interest. 1t urges our claims
against Great Britain, speaks against the
coolie. trade (having particular reference to
the contract system with imported China
men), and in favor of the present Indian
policy of the Government.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

. W- The Chinese Embassy was on the
Cd inst. received at Berlin, by the King
and Queen of Prussia, at the royal palace,
with the most imposing ceremonies. Bur-
ingame presented an address, and was re-
ceived with marked attention by Count
Won Bismarck, who declared the warm
friendship of Prussia and North Germany
with the United States, and pledged the
hearty cooperation of Prussia with the
Embassy in it's movements. The reception
was grand affair.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
LINDEN.

Our business called US to the village of
Linden few days ago, and while there We
stepped in to see friend Hopper, who is do
ing good dry goods and grocery bust
ness--at least so we judged, all hands be-
ing employed behind the counter. His
store is large, and well filed with the
most saleable goods.
1t is refreshing at these times to hear
men say that business is good and times
first-rate with them. Such is the case
with Messrs. Smith & Bro. They have a
larger stock than ever before, and they as
sured US they were selling more goods this
season than any previous one. +
Linden is not the largest place in the
county by any means, but as the literature
of nation is the best means of judging
of the intelligence and culture of its peo-
pie, so the literature Of community rs
fair criterion of its intelligence and tastes /;
and while at this village we stepped into
the postoffice, where we found the obligIng
and gentlemanly postmaster, Mr.. Thomas
Goldsworthy, who kindly posted US as to
the number Of papers and magazines taken
from that Office, and as we thought it
might be of interest to some of our read
ers, we concluded to publish it. 1t will be
noticed that by far the greater part is
republican publication, and with the ex-
ception of the local democratic representa-
tive, but few of that stripe are taken.
The religious journals figure quite con-
spicuously. But here it is: DoDGEvILLE
CHRONICLE, SO copies Mineral Point Demo
crat. SO Min. Point Tribune, 80; Chicago
Tribune, (weekly), 81; Peoples Journal,
20; s. S. Advocate 20; Cincinnati Times,
IA; NJ Y. Ledger, l3; Guide to Holiness,
70; s. S. Journal. 70; School Day Visit.
or, 10; Petersons Magazine, 9; Little
Corporal, 8; Ladies Repository, 6; Chi
cago journal, 5; N. W. Christian Advo-
cate, 5; N. Y. Tribune, s; American Ag-
riculturist, s.; American Messenger, s.;
Arthur's Home Magazine, s.; Chicago
Times, 4; Chicago Com. Express, 4; Ad
vance, 3; N. Y. Independent, 3; Chris.
tian Advocate, 3; Harper's Weekly, 81;
N. Y. Evening Post, 3; Western Rural, 8;
Louisville Journal 3; Western Farmer, 8;
Colorado Herald 3; Chicago Tri-Weckly
Tribune, 2; Scandinavian, 2; Maple
Leaves, 2; State Journal, Q; Chicago
Register. l; N. Y. Times, l N. Y. World,
l N. Y. Weekly, l Sun, l Frank Les
lies Magazine, German Magazine, Harper's
Monthly, U. S. Mail, Youths Companion,
Peninsularj Courier, Cincinnati CONNER
cial, Newton Co. Tribune, Milwaukee Free
man, News and Wisconsin, the Methodist,
Galaxy and Index, each l.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
Eocnand's German Tonic

Is combination Of all the ingredients Of ne Bafersr
with PURE Santd Cruz Rum, Orange, etc. IL IS used
for The same diseases The BerS in cases tc're some
pare alcoholic stimulus is required. You ,ciH bear IN
mind that these remedies entirely different from
anu others ddretisrd for The cure Of the diseases named
,se being scientific preparations Of medicinal ert'acfs
,chiEe The others decocfiOns Of rum IN some
FORM The TONIC is decidediy one of he most fea-
sani and agreeable remedies erer offered to ne Tuohc
It's taste is exquisite Rfs pleasure to take IT, tch' az
Hfsqiring celebrating. and medicinal qualities hdps
caused 1t 10 be kao0n as he greatest Of all tosics
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

ng~ DR.. David, of Highland, has just
received a large stock of school books,
blank books, pocket books and stationery
of all kinds. Also, the finest lot of lamps
and smokers outfits ever brought to the
village of Highland, which, with large
stock OF Yankee notions and holiday pres
ents, he will sell very low, for cash, for the
next thirty days. 12-2w
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

A Coon YIELD.-Rev. T. NJ. Matthews
of Ridgeway, informs us that last spring
he planted three bushels of peachblow pc
tatoes, on new ground. He attended vel
to thsm, and the yield promising to b.
good, he measured them, and had one hun
dred and fifteen bushels. Some of thu
potatoes weighing over two pounds each.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Mr.
Thomas M. Roberts, of this city, went out
Monday on business in the vicinity of
Council Hill. He was on horseback, and
while returning home, late in the evening,
on reaching the timber a short distance
this side of Bells Mill, he observed man
approaching him from the thicket AS
the night was very dark, he put the whip
to his horse, when the man sprang for
ward and attempted to seize the bride
He did not succeed however, but as Mr..
Roberts rode off, he looked back and saw
the man following him. AS Mr.. Roberts
was not armed however, and the robber
doubtless was, he thought it the part of
prudence to take French Galena
Gazette.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

gas- The twenty -one London boys who
have been sent out by the Earl of Shafts
bury for WAX efeld, Kansas, took the Erie
emigrant train at New York, on Tuesday
evening. During the winter they will
erect an agricultural college on the plan of
that established in England-not an Amer
lean being connected with it.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

ONLY.-Only stray sunbeam Yet
perchance it has cheered some wretched
abode, gladdened some stricken heart, or
its golden light has found its way through
the leafy branches Of some wild wood,
kissed the moss-covered bank where the
tiny violets grow, and shades of beamty to
adorn its lovely form. Only gentle
breeze But how many aching brows has
it famed, how many hearts been cheered
by its gentle touch ? Only a frown
But it left a sad dreary ache in that child's
heart, and the quivering lip and fearful
eyes told how keenly it was felt. Only
smile But ah it cheered the broken
heart. engendered ray of hope and cast a
halo of light around the unhappy patient {;
made the oedridden one forget his present
agony for moment in the warmth of the
sunshine. Only word of encouragement
"a single word 1t gives to the dropping
spirit new life, and the steps press on to
victory.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

w- Col. Thomas Stephens, Of this vii
lage, with his brother, Maj. Richard Steph-
ems, of Kansas, started yesterday on a
pleasure tour through England, France,
the French Islands. and other parts of the
Old World. A large circle of friends join
with us in wishing them pleasant trip, a
glorious time, and safe return.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
DEBILITY.

There e no medicine equal to Hocfdnfs GermaS
e.: s e. p , ss:; s: sgs.: :sss:
mach to digest it, purity the blood gire good, sound
healthy complication, eradicate tie yeow timge from III:
eye ipdrt bloom to The cheeks, and change NE patient
inraIid to tul:faced, stout, and rigorous person.
Weak and Delicate Children are
made strong by using the Bitaers or
Tonic. I'm fact. they are Family Medi-
cines. They can be administered with
perfect safety to a child three months
old, the most delicate female. or a man
Of ninety.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

AvocA-The Good Templars' festival at
this place was quite success. The at
tendance was good, and the net receipts
s4l.47. Speeches were delivered by L. G.
Thomas, of Lone Rock, and W. S. Booth,
our P. w. G. T. e.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
nSSs~ DR.. John Burdell. a diStinruishe

na> DR.. John Burdell, distinguished
dentist of New York, boiled down pound
Of young hyson tea from quart to half
pint, and three drops killed a rabbit three
months old and when boiled down to one
gill, eight drops killed cat of the same
age in a few minutes. Think of it. Most
persons who drink tea use not less than a
pound in three months and yet a pound
of hyson tea contains poison enough to
kill, according to the above experiment,
more than 1900 rabbits, or nearly 200
day and if boiled down to a gill, it con-
tains poison enough to kill 1O,660 cats in
the same space oftime. DR.. Burdcll made
similar experiments with coffee and black
tea, and found the results nearly the same
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
WISCONSIN HOUSE,

HIGHLAND, WISCONSIN. have now fur
II nished this hotel in good style, and shall en-
deavor 10 make it frst-class house. The best al
ention given to plenty of good sable room,
buggy and wagon sheds. &c. have always on hand
a good stock of pure Wines aud Liquors
July 2, 1S6o-42m6 JOHN SAAR.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

DED HEIFER. Taken up by the sub
scriber residing about three mile nort1 o. INC 1s
l. y village of Highland, one red he1:er, ABOUT =
months DID, white under belly, punch more ~ e CIV
ear and cut under the right. Stray remains nv
prove property, pay charges and take her away
Highland, Nov. 81, 1sso-1lw4'n
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

THE RIVERS OF Observation-Disclosures,
if she has no mountains, does something
in the way of Rivers. The following is
list of those within the State and their
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
FROM HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD,

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 1867.
find Hoofands German Bitters is not an ia'tor-
icating beverage but good tonic, useful IN disorders
Of he dtgest,ue organs, and Of great benefit IN cases 9
debility and soant Of nervous action, in the system
GEO. W. WOODWARD. .
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
ID
Hoonand'S German Bitters

ia entirely vegetable, and contains no
Honor. HI is a compound of Fluid Exc
tracts The EsOOss, Herbs, and Banks
FROM which these extracts are made
s s si ss'' ,.sai Ses 1Hrsas:
are exerac.edSsA ~ from, theEa by
a seie IA aic ~z@@~ chemist. Aheso
extracts are them forwarded to this
cO,;hfry to be used expressly for the
nlaMut:ac eli mre Offaaese EitterS. There ia
no alcoholic ssss stance of amy kind used
i'm cosasp0unti1ug the Esitfers, hence 1t Ss
the C,s,sy Matters that can be used In
cases y. here alcoholic stisnuiantS are
not advisable. ...-- .;
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

icy Oroide," the beautiful alloy re-
sembling gold, is French discovery, and
consists of pure copper, 100 parts zinc or
(perferably) tin, II parts magnesia, 6
parts sal-ammoniac, ] part; quicklime,
] part tartar of commerce, parts. The
copper is first melted, then the magnesia,
sal ammoniac. lime, and tartar in powder
are added little by little, briskly stirring
for about half an hour, so as to mix
throughly after which zinc is thrown on
the surface in small grains, stirring it un-
til entirely fused. The crucible is then
covered, and the fusion maintained about
thirty-five minutes, when the dross is
skinned off, and the alloy is ready for use
1t can be cast, rolled, drawn, stamped,
chased, beaten into powder or leaves !;
and none but excellent judges can distin-
guish it from gold.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

w Two millionaires have just passed
away from us-Mr. George Peabody and
the Marquis Of Westminster. The one
in the enjoyment of green old age, dedi-
Gated his wealth to the service of the poor
the other, when unable to retain his
enormous possessions any longer, contented
himself with making one man. inordinate-
ly rich. Thousands who needed help
bless the name of George Peabody; a
single individual. who needed no help, is
indebted to the Marquis of Westminster.
Two nations mourn the loss of their bene-
factor ia the person of Mr.. Peabody, and I
hope their are people who have reason to
lament the departure of the Marquis of
Westminster. l will pursue the contrast
no further; it is forced upon me, as it
must have been on many others. If wealth
has it's duties Mr.. Peabody understood and
fulfilled them, but if he only did what re-
ligion and morality required at his hands,
what is to be said of all the other rich who
die with no such title to remembrance p
EnqIish Paper. ,....~-
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
Blood Purifiers

ever knovn and ,oiu all diseases resulting from
bad blood Keep your EzT-77 blood pure; keep your
Liver in order; Keep Ed your digestice organs
in a sound, healthy IN Esc0ndstiOn, By the use
Of these remedies, czzskzzEzza3and no disease toiu
assaI you. The best in the country recommends
them. IF gears Of honest reputation 90 for anything
you must try these preparations.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10
PRICES A Fair Offer.

Send The retail price, Washer, $14, Extra Wiring
err ST. and we will forward either both machines,
of freight, to places where one selling; and
that they will be liked, that v agree
to refund The money if any wishes to rstarn the
machines free freight, after months trial accord
ing to directions.
No husband, father or brother should permit the
drudgery of washing with the hands, ffty-two days
in the year. when it can be done better, more expe-
ditiously, with less labor, and no injury to the gar
ments, by Doty Clothes Washer, and Universal
Wringer. .I1H p.
Canyassers with exclusive right OF sale make money
fast selling them
Sold by dealers generally, to whomli discounts
are made
r. c. BROWNING, Gen. Agt.
n1m5n2lo 80 Cortlandt St., New York.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-10

universal WV kuOo vvb"HSss
Improved with Reveals Double Cog-Wheels, and the
Patent Stop, unquestiOnably far superior TO
any apparatus for washing clothes ever invented and
will their cost twice year by saving labor and
clothes. -
Those who have used them give testimony as fol-
lows: ... ~ ,,.t
"We like our machine much; could not be persua-
ded to do withoutit and with the aid OF Doty, we
feel that are masters of the H. Scott
Bishop M. E. Church. ih-
cit is worth one dollar week in any family
N. T. Tribune.
In the laundry of my house there is a perpetual
Thanksgiving on Mondays for the inventien."-Rec.
Theodore L. Cavler
Every week it has stronger hold upon the af
fections of the inmates Of the laundry"-N. 7. Oh.
serUer. ','
al heartily commend it to economists of time mon
cy and contentment."-Rev Dr. Belloacs.
. Friend Doty-Your last improvement OF your
Washing Machine is complete success. assure
you, sour machine after years use, is thought
more OF to-day than ever, and would not be parted
with under any crcumstan ces. "-Soton Robinson.
"Your Washing machine has been in daily use in
our laundry and the housekeeper expresses herself
as highly pleased with it. Itcertainly accomplishes
greater amount of work, with less labor, and does
not the clothes as much as the old fashioned
wash board. By using it, laundress is dispensed
witlt'-Wne f. Round. Superintendent of Infant De-
pariment OF 81. Cdtaerine's Nursery, N. r. Ctty.
{" After a Constant of the Universal Clothes
Wringer for MOI than four years in our family am
authorized by the powers that be- to give 1t the
most unqualified praise and to pronounce it an indis-
pensable part of the machinery of housekeeping Our
servants have always been willing to it, and have
| always liked it."-Henry Ward Beecher.