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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17

Average wages of Male Teachers.
Do. Do. Female Do ......... 10
No. Schoolhouses furnished with outline
MapS.... Is
No. Schoohouses with outhoiIses in
good condition. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. as
Appointment Of School Fund In
come....."......... ...."..... 4,6l2,S0
Total amount received from all
sources ........... .................... 5789I,oO
Amount paid for services Of Male
Teachers Observation-Disclosures. l2,3o3Oo
Amount paid for services OF Females 19,5620 90
Total amount paid for Teachers
wages. 0l ,J00,UO
Total amount expended for all school
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17
County Superintendent's Report.
To the Board Of Supervisors Of Ioea Conn.,

10 inc D0oTU " CupeTVtS0fS ~ I0U0 COHH-
ty: Arr
GESTLEMES Il have the honor herewith
to submit the third Annual Report in con-
formity to the law requiring the County
Superintendent to report annually to the
Board of Supervisors, the prospects and
condition of the Schools under his super
vision.
The following summary of general sta
tistics is made from the reports OF Town
Clerks, District Clerks. Teachers Monthly
Reports and from other sources. Being
nearly all from official sources, it may
be considered for all practical purposes,
substantially correct. Only one District
has failed to report.
The whole number of children in the County be.
tween the ages of four and twenty s~........10040
Whole number who have attended school..... 1872
Leaving balance 27Oo
Who have not attended the public schools
any portion Of the time during the year.
Of this number however, probably three or
four hundred have attended private school
or schools out Of the County.
Whole No days of ,3S7
being an increase over last year oE........ 1l,S8S
No. of days school has been taught........ 1S,09o
Increase last year of days. ........... 977
Giving an average for all the schools of l46
days. Increase over last year of 8 days for
each school,
No. of whole ricts...................."..-"107
No. of joint Districts x
No. of SchoOlhouses.. e........l2Z
No. of Schoolhouses in good condition......7S
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17

TARM FOR SALE-THE UNDER
NJ signed is DESTROYS of selling farm consisting OF
.A 240 acresof good land situatee 3 miles west Of
the village of Linden There are 200 acres of pillow
land-the remainder meadow and pasture There
are on the farm good dwelling house, granaries,
stables, &C.. an abundance of good water and good
supply of yonng timber For further particulars ap-
plyto'J. Osborne on the premises, or to
ROBERT OSBORNE.
Linden, Sep. 2lst 1S69-2tfn
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17
HOGS!!! HOGS!!
DRESSED AND LIVE HOGS WANTED.

Farmers sell no hogs until you have
seen ME or my agents. am now pre-
prepared to pay the highest price, and will
give more than others in this section of
he country. j. STRAcHAS.
Mineral Point, Nov. 81, 1869.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17

OTRAY CALF-Taken up by the sub
~ scriber residing in section q, town 6, range A.,
~ town of Ridgeway, last spring Call, white and
red neck is speckled The calf marked with an ar
tifcial mark. The owner is requested to CALL prove
property pay charges and take it away.
SAMUEL D. DAVEY.
Ridgeway, Nov. 21st, 1Sso.-l1wt%n
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-17

FORECLOSURE SALE-STATE OF
II Wisconsin-Iowa County Circuit Court-John
\ Fitzgibbon Plaintiff against Joseph Rogers and
Elizabeth Rogers, his wife, defendants Notice is
hereby given that in pursuance and by virtue OF a
Judgment of foreclosure and sale made in the above
entitled action the 14th day of October, D. 1862
by the Circuit Court in and for said county, the
subscriber, the Sheriff of said county, will sell
at public vendue at the front door of the Court
House in the village of Dodgeville in said county, on
the 2Sth day of December, 1869, at O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day. the real estate and mortgaged
premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and
therein described as follows, to wit: The north half
Of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter
of the northeast quarter of section number three 49,
in township number seven % north of range nunoer
four 4 east, of the 4h principal meridian, in Iowa
county and State of Wisconsin. i.-t .a
Dated at Sherif's Office, Dodgevle, Wis, this 18th
day of October, 1862
" WILLIAM SANDS,
.-.t....- Sheriff of Iowa Co, Wis.
REESE MULES, Plaintiffs Att'ys. Own
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sx0ur / 0lio.d
cus.lous RHLrcs OFF ,y,y.

Mr.. George W. Murphy and others
recently conceived the idea Of raising the
hull Of the British 64-gun ship Augusta,
sunk in the Delaware river, about mile
and half below Fort Mifflin. The ship
was one Of his Royal Highness King !
Georges feet, and was blown up, the con-
cussion driving one of her sides out This
occurred in the year lit. and since that |
time the waters Of the Delaware have had |
full sweep at forcing the mud aud sand |
iuto and through the shattered hull
Very many have been the difficulties en-
countered BY the brave men who battled
with the clements to bring the old craft to
the surface. They have depended entirely
upon their own resources, and have ex-
pended about p25, 600 without, counting
their labor Canal boats, barges, scows
and divers have long been in use, and all
dihiculties have been surmounted. nFG
Yesterday the party, who now consist
of Messrs Murphy, James Powell, Moore,
Shipley and Myers. succeeded in floating
the hull and getting IT to Gloucester. An
intense excitement was created along the
river and among the Jersey folks, who
were anxious to see the vessel they had
i read Of and heard so much about.
IL ID the intention Of those who raised
the craft to place canvass about her, and
charge the moderate sum Of twenty five
cent? to those who desire to inspect her.
Mr.. Murphy kindly showed US some Of
the relics he has recovered from time tc
time. Among them were silver spoon,
very heavy, bearing the makers mark
and crest conspicuously engraved upor
the end, Near the bowl is engraved .'H
W. l748," Upon piece of metal, abou
four inches long and an inch wide, is yer,
plainly engraved the Lords prayer, yap
pended to which is the name David Pyctt
1774. On the reverse side is engrave,
various designs.
A wonderful-looking silver watch, stnal
in size, and almost round in shape, is nm
other rare curiosity. Yesterday the diver
brought up number Of British guineas
the date Of 1885, and as they are no long
er in circulation in Great Britain, are,
course, very valuable.
These were all the curiosities VIC ha
time TO inspect, but Mr.. Murphy is cor
vinced that there are on board the yess
many others. Two heavy cannon ha,
been recovered bearing the British coat
arms, and it is estimated that at least or
hundred tons Of kentlidge is in the hui
This kentlidgc is composed Of fat piec
Of iron about two feet long. and used f
ballast. 2 Each piece bears the royal stan
Of the king, the letter r. Itis suppos,
ihat there is at least one hundred tons
nshot on board the vessel Battle axe
cutlasses, guns, pistols, and all the par
phernalia Of q man-of-war are visible, q,
much ofitwill be saved. The timbers
the ship are in an elegant state of press
s.z7.9ystion, 2 and q novel feature Of her CO
rtruction is that she was put together
b.strannels. no bolts being used - lhi1ael
phiu Bnlietia. ai E - t.'-~ss m V.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
MIDDLETOWN HOTEL.
II .i j. H. w -AIpKlER.
.si .sl-.pd1 Proprietor 55a ti1idi

IIANlNG succeeded Mr.. l., r; Davis I'm the
i l. proprietorship of this well known, long ges-
tablished, and popular establishment the present
proprietor win spare no pains to insure the com-
fort of his guests, and make his house, as hereto
FORE the favorite resort Of the travelling public.
well filled larder, well furnished table; cem-
Portable and airy apartments the choicest brands
of Liquors, Cigars, and Tobacco; witt; a deter
minafion to render the fullest satisfa ion, COM
bined with attentive walters, reliabi. hostlers,
and moderate charges, will, he feels assured, Sc
| cure TO him continuance Of the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon the establishment,
| Accommodation for Drovers and Dealers in
Horses and Mules can always be secured. A lib
erai share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. JOSEPH ii. WALKER,
Oct. l7--ly ,,.,N Successor to l.. II. Davis
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

Freight Train with Passenger Car attached will
leave Stations named at the following Changed
Hours isubject TO delays incident to freight bus
mess viz Going South, leave Wilmington
about 500 An; New Castle, 1 90; Middle
town, 2 90 Clayton, Is; Dover, 50; Gam
den, $40 Felton,, 70 o5; and be due at tiar-
Going North, lsave Harrington about 30 P. NJ,
FELTON,, 90 Camden, S o5, Dover, 5 As. Moor
ton, 6 10, Clayton, 90. AiddIetown, 9 As, New
Castle, 10 80, and be due at Wilmington, about
II 90 P. N. This train will stop to Jake up Pas
sengers only at Stations named, butwil set down
Passengers At any regular stopping place be-
tween Harrington and Wilmington, Excepi
Hares Corner, State Road, Del. Junction and
Hsw CAsrlr TaAisa.ALease New Castle fol
Wilmington and PhiladelphisI at Z 40 A. M -
Leave Phiiadelphia II As A. ~, and Whining
l 90 p. N. for New Castle. eIg
SAYRNA BRANcH TRAINS additional TO thos,
above leave Smyrna fer Clayton ll45 A. N
and 810 r. M. Leave Clayton for Smyrna
8 40 A. NJ. and ATOP. n. 70 make connection
with trains TO and from Dover, and Station
| South. ''A'-
| tsts 400 f. Q. SEwALL,
Aptil ls. Superintendent Delaware R. p.
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2 as.ssttt pdetrn.NA,a
,in sps-sHr. is{rs8 Y09

Led ,aoigniust'S-sHr. isdIsM Y03
The sun had jast scattered q golden dew
Ger the western hills of heaven,
And swarm thro' the sapphirine streams Of blue,
To open the gates Of even. - shsea
Tho clouds that bis rosy breath last came o'er
With crimson dye are glowing, a9sif
And others the mirrors OF fancy pour a5r
In numerous forms--bestowing yld2i6 asad
On some the appearance Of golden trecs,l ,s.n
With blossoms Of ruby swelling, i.f5a ~
Or pendnlous pcarls--which the playful breeze
Transforms to fairy dwelling. sso aajp4ri
On pyramids tall, edg,d with amber fringe,
or chrysoliie valleys cleaning, NV, % s,fs,
And mountains incrnstcd with purple tinge, =,
In gorgeous splendor beaming. e9gI
Abusive of yon bright heaven so fair, ''ll'0
Where saints, golden harps enwreathing,
Fling over the chords, fresh flowers which ther
Bloom eyer--sweet odors breathing.
Where pleasure supernal unboundedly glows,
Where sorrow and signing can never
lntrude, for its Joys like the river which flows
Through Its valleys, will flow on foreverl
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
PROMPT,
lMidailetopn, Del. Fsb. 2s, 1868.

Middlet0wn, Del. FEB. 2s, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHAsS Coo Gentlemen:
used Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate on my
corn last spring, and on my wheat in the fall
In each case it produced an excellent crop.
Wishing to determine which of the different phos-
pilates would pay me best Il tried SEVERAL and
am glad to say the yield was much the best
where used Whann's. shall continue TO use
it, and cheerfully recommend it to my neighbors.
'' A. 7. STOOPS.
MddldoTa, Del. March II, 1868.
MEssRs WALTON, WHASy l. Co.. Gentlemen:
have been using Whann's Phosphate for some
time past alongside of the popular fertilizers and
have come to the conclusion It is as good as any
other i am going 10 use ten tons this spring.
Yours truly, HENRY CLAYTON
March 27-ly
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
Farmers, Take Notice!

Farmers, Take Notice!
TNHE undersigned having obtained Letters
l. Patent for an Improvement in Grain Drill'
for the purpose of Sowing Phosphate, Guano, and
other Fertilizers, dated Oct 81, 1868, confirmed
by the Superior Court of the District of Colum-
bia, July 10, 1859, would respectfully inform the
Farming Community that he has made arrange
ments to furnish TO them the
DELAWARE PHOSPHATE DRILL,
Grain and Phosphate Drill Combined.
The Phosphate Arrangement can be attached
10 any common grain drill that has been in use.
There were II sold last year in this neigobor-
hood which gave entire satisfaction, and were
| pronounced by those who used them to be the
best Phosphate Sower that has ever been intro
duced into this country.
Farmers wishing to procure these Drills mus
apply early, as, owing to the lateness of the sea
son, only q limited number will be offered. Fol
further information apply to
| W. n. HAMILTON, N, D.
July 24-tf Odessa, Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
BOOK, STATIONERY, AND
VARIETY STORE

STORE.
ccHooL BOOKS and Miscellaneous Works,
y Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymn Books,
Blank Books, in various styles and binding;
Tuck, Memorandum and Pass Books.
'H9' STATIONERY.
Writing, Letter, and Note Paper, ..,
Envelopes, in variety;
Mourning Paper and Envelopes to match.
FANCY ARTICLES.
Photograph Albums, Work Boxes, Fancy Boxes,
Writing Desks, Ladies' Satchels, Pocket Books,
Port Folios, Purses, Port Monaies, Segar
z Gases, aPicture Frames, Tassel Sahd
Cords, Looking Glasses,
BACK CANNON BOARDS CHESS AND
CHECKER MEN, CANES Of all KINDS.
Rubber Pencils and Penholders, '''r'
Writing Fluid and Ink Stands,
| Pocket Cutlery, Rogers Scissors &C.
Sleeve Buttons, Studs Breast Pins, Finger Rings,
Spectacles,
Combs, Brushes, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Gum Bands, Watch Keys, Key Rings
and Puff Boxes.
A fine assortment of Colgate & Cos. Soap.
PHALoNs NIGHT BLOOMING cEREUs,
wrights aud Taylor's Superior Extracts,
......-., Pomades, Hair Oils,
And Dental Soap of the First Quality
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
: Neck Ties of various styles, Bismarck Collars
Gloves, Hose, Handkercbiefs, Cuffs, Wristlets
Segars, Tobacco Pipes, Meerschaums, and To
: bacco Pouches. j UH Ah Nv
> Lamps, Lamp Chimpeys, Wicks and Coal Oil
NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES.
New York Ledger, Harper's Weekly, Bazaar an
Magazine, Frank Leslie, Chimney Corner,
Weekly, Girls and Boys Weekly,
oet Gleason's Literary Companion, &c.
= Godeys Petorson's, Atlantic, Arthnr's, Ga
- axy and Nine Domorests Magazines.
- an cTll D. l.. DUNNING, -
y ~ = NAtAf1 ~ - No. Town Hall.
p Jan. 90-ly . la Middletown, De
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

A gsrgle Of common tabls salt is pro-
pounced BY some to be excellent. for the
dry bscbjng coughs. now prevailing; and
slscActs al preventive OfGolds.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

4 GER MARRIED. is q wonderful adyan-
tage to man, in every pursuit or vocation.
to secure an adviser in sensible woman.
In woman there is at once subtle deli
cacJ Of tact. and plain soundness of
judgment, which is rarely combined to an
equal degree in man. A woman, if she
be really your fsiend viii have sensitive
regard for your character, honor, repute.
At the same time her constitutional timi-
di,y makes her more cautious than your
inale friends. She, therefore, seldom
eesasels you to do an imprudent thing, A
mans best friend is wife Of good sense
and heart, whom he loves. and who loves
him. But supposing the man to be with
ont snch helpmate. female friendship he
must Astii have. or his intellect will be
without . garden. and there will be many
On unheeded gap, even in its strongcs,
Z fence. Better and safer Of course, arr
such friendships where disparity Of year,
or circumstances puts the idea Of love ou
Of the question Middle life has rarel,
this advantage; youth and old age have
We may have female friendships with thos
inuch older or much younger than our
selves. Female friendship is to a maj
the bplwark. sweetness, ornament of hi
existence.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
THOMAS MASSEY, JR.
49, CLOCK. AND WATCH MAKER,
Main Street, nearly opposite Walkers Hotel.
MiddIetOwn, Delaware

CLocKs, Watches, Jewelry, &cl., htaily and
~ promptly repaired. 80
Always on hand and for sale, Clocks, Watches,
Plated Ware, Forks, Spoons, Silver Napkin
Rings, oliver Thimbles, Salt, Sugar and Tea
Spoons, Butter Knives, Gold Breast-Pins, Ear
Rings, Finger-Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Watch
Chains, Watch Keys, Key Rings, Steel Watch
Chains, &c,a dAOa .stfE 4SAF b,ifi
Dec l2-taI&la 4aA9tA4Q II
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
CONFERENCE.-THE
Delaware i Rail Road Lnie
,9mHmmaeFaA Arrmm9emema.

ON and, after MONDAY, July l2th, ,lsse,
" Passenger Trains win run Is follows, uetil
further notice: - NJ. Il ,.l-pf
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

TIE yAEcIESrs AND THE ,MopERxs. I'm
the year ITO the English Parliament en-.
acted that Whoever should lead into
matrimonial bonds any male snbject Of hci
Msjcsty. BY, means Of rouge or powders
perfumes, essences, artificial teeth. falls,
hair. Spanish cotton, iron corsets. .erinolines
high heeled shoes, or false calves. shouls
be prosecuted for sorcery, and the mar
siage declared null and void" The Par
lament Of ITO was very ungallaut, 4
say the least of t.. But It Is question
vether thefe q not quite as maeh nccessit,
in these moaqn times for such q law .
there was in the Ancisnt days. ~
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

NEW POTATOES, POULTRY, EGGS, GRAIN,
And all the productions of our Farmers, Garden
ers, and Nurserymen, and fatters himself that he
can furnish market for these nearer home aud
more advantageous than can be had in more dis
tant cities, saving double freightage and two or
three Commissions TO producers, traders and con-
sumers, and Reliable House, Quick Sales, and
Sure Returns. tas
His House is said to be most eligible, ample &C.
commodations, airy, and finely adapted to the
sale of Home Productions, and the preservation
of perishable fruits.
As the Peach World will be pressing, and the
sale immense, 1t may be well that those who wish
the services of this House should make previous
engagements, as engagements will be many; and
it Is desired, SO that they may be prepared fol
| the market and they will not sell the inferior
| productions without the good and the best.y
Address g. ]. L. HOUSTON,
| Commission House,
42s Market st. cor, of 5th, Wilmington, Del
June Icy
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
BRAND-NEW
Cigar and Tobacco Store !
IN MIDDLETOWN,
DRAIN TILE.

tti fflf bsgt--TT-- 1.l.t1Ht tfHAf1t
N7ITfI Improved Machinery and New Dies,.
w We are now prepared to furnish al the
shortest noiice,,rrt. zta4T ,1r-i1 aeo Il
DRAIN TlAE,o - s7='a
Ground with Collars and Egg-shaped with sole)
from Two TO SeYep Inehes Calibre superior to
any in the mlrket. A Aiso, ,-,t,s-s,;, eoo ,ai ~
BRANCH JOINTS Y YsHAPED& 4 SILT RASINs,
iAs rse5tnrnended by swaringh In his Work on
Understandings We also manufacture
Bricks and EarthenWare,
.GsB- Liberal discount made to Dealers. -
Please address for price, &c. qnsf as1
ALvAs ALLEs 4 'gfaa7'2 ALLEN 4 BELL
Nv. =. BELL., Smyrna, Delaware.
Nav i5-Iv
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
MIDDLETOWN STOVE HOUSE
COOK STOVES.
PARLOR STOVES.

PARLOR STOVES.
BRILLIANT, -.s" DEW DROP,
GAS BURNING BASE, UNION AIR TIGHT
GEN, OUR PARL0R.
Also, SEXTON'S PARLOR HEATERS.
Stoves of all kinds suitable for Stores, Offices,
Bar-rooms, and School Houses.
Also, the Morning Glory and the Oriental, both
unsurpassed in beauty and efficiency, They can
be seeh in operation at the store Of the proprietor
All sizes of Bar-room Stoves and Template
Stoves repaired at short notice.
Old Stoves taken in exchange.
| ES-TIN WARE at Wholesale and retail. -e1Sl
I AsI aEepracticai workmen employed, think
can give satisfaction to all who favor me with
their work. Particular attention paid to Roof
ing and Spouting
s. W. ROBERTS.
Middletown January 4, ls6s-ly
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

= IN MEN and BOYS WANTED 20 ssli the
HUI .MAGIc MIRROR, Sample and serms
sent free by mail. address with siamp, Nc. I
Byrne, 90 Cedar sts n. y = P. o. Bod !, s,6ssi
Oct 4-3m
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
Cor. yth q Market SITS.
Wilmington, Delaware.


FJ,HE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
l. Rates Of Premiums based on American ex,
perieuce of mortality and interest.
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
p'PPy; Pg;sIy & mhI.dGall Ar.As prSs sitidsd among
the Policy-Hoiders. There are no stockholders
In this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
Ali kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life.
Ten Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalment.
All kinds of Endowment Tables. Return Pre-
mium Table. Joint Life Table, Chidren's En-
Premiums payable in one payment, in Five,
| Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instalments, or during
Life. Payments received annually, semi-annual-
| ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash.
Dividends on the Contribution Plan" II
will be observed that the reduction Of rates is
equivalent to q Dividend in Advance of at sleast
skifts-three and ene-thiyd percent.A II Nk
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company-for full explanation send for the COM
pany's publications,
rABLE OF RATES
And any information required promptly furnish
ed on application to the Home Office, or to
any of the Company's Agents.
| ts.eYrf gT4CS MAN
| =, .k.a "a ~ 4 ~
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04
rABLE OF RATES

And any information required promptly furnish
ed ON application to the Home Office, or to
any of the Company's Agents.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-04

On the Railroad, above the National Hotel.
January 25-G ... .u I
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-01-29

GENERAL TONI THUMB AND
SUITE.-Everybody in this city is on
the qui oige for the coming of Gen.
Tom Thumb and his charming little
wife, Commodore Mutt and the fasci-
mating Minnie Warren, They hold
their first levee in the Opera House,
at 3 o'clock this afternoon; and as
this is, we believe. their first visit to
Evansville, certainly the first in many
years, we predict a crowded house
during their two days stay in our city.
They are truly wonderful people
possessing the intellect, manners and
accomplishments of stately gentlemen
aud ladies, with physical appearance
of small children. Having travelled
all over the world, visiting the palaces
OF the proudest monarchs of the Old
World and the humblest villages
throughout Christendom, they are re
fned and accomplished. and are justly
esteemed the great wonder of the age.
They give five entertainments here, at
3 and q p. NJ. to-day, and at IL A. NJ,
3 P. NJ. and u P. N. tomorrow.
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