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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

Major Thomas Doucho died in Washington,
yesterday, aged abou, scvcnty-tivc years. He
was we'll and tavorably known in connection
with the National Intcligcnc1r. which office he
entered when only boy, and continued therein
as chief clelk until the death of COL Seaton
He was a most worthy and excellent gentleman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

Conservatives; your State appeals to you
Your itl,ow-ci,iz,ns rely on you all have IN
interest in Your action. On Tuesday next you
will DC expected At the polls. Let no man be
missing who has Il vote, and processes to be i'll
sympathy with the Conservative side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

The report Ct the subcommittee Of the gen
cral 'ku-kiux committee, on the debts Of the
Southern States. it is said, will show an in
crease of expenditure and taxation and debt
that bid fair to overtop the most extravaganza
estimates Which have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

The English journals contain di<avoyals on
the part Of Sir Stafford Northco;c, Marquis Of
Lornc Duke Of Richmond, Earl Derby, Earl
Carnaryon, Lord Lennox, and Claiborne Hair
dy, of any connection with movements Of the
ENGLISH Radicals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

WASHINGTON AND Ono RAILROAD 1t is
understood that the negotiations for raising the
money necessary for the extension of the Wash
ington & Ohio railroad to the coa-fclds, inter
rupfcd some time ago, have been resumed. and
with every probability Of q successful termlna
ton .4lerau,7ru Gu=eth
We earnestly hope that the information Of
our cotemporary is well founded. aud that the
hearts of our people will be gladdened by its
speedy realization. Never did people watch
road more anxiously than the people of Clarke
and Frederick do this Washington 4 Ohio
road. Its extension to the coal, fields will do
more for the prosperity of Winchester than all
the other projected roads together WmcAes,
ter Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

Many persons believe that the course pur-
sued in South Carolina, is really designed. by
those who direct it, to drive the white people
there into insargeetlep,, and thus create an ez-
cuso for driving them all out Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

We receive very favorable reports as to the
progress of the political contest in this State,
from the ncighborins counties. Ali that is
wanted is united, Jealous action from now till
Election Day, to secure Conservative triumph
in Virginia..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02
To John B. Smoot, esq.
MADISON G.. H., VA, 90 Oct,

MADISON c. H., VA, 90 Octo., II.
Nv Dear Sir: 1t would give me great pleas
ure TO run down to Alexandria on the lst proX..
as you request; and would certainly do So but
for engagements to address the people Of this
section nearly every day during the week. We
are fighting all around here against the pest Of
independent candidatcs-a set infinitely worse
than avowed Radicals. The country ought to
be made too hot for them. Who don't prefer VII
open robbcr to md-nightthief? an avowed en-
envy to d trcnchcrous friend?
Very resnrct fiIll y &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

\ political discussion tools place at Nanas-
>aS, in Prince William county, on Saturday.
Judge Willoughby spoke on the Radical side,
and Judge Thomas and Mr.. Taylor for the
Conservatives. spoke ably and forcihly. The
Conservatives ia Prince William are wide
awake
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

The telegraph reports several recent cases
of murder and robbery by colored men in
4 ,nrnil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

Dminc the north VI October | 1.Gj7 barrels
ur -four Of ali GRADES. were inspected in George
town. u. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02

The Grand Jury in Philadelphia has indie,
ted the City Treasurer Of that city, for defalca-
ton. He has been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02
letter from Fairfax &C.

Correspondence Of the Alcxanlria Gazette.
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. Nov. l.-La>t
night. by appointment. Mr.. Gray. the Radi-
cal candidate for the House OF Delegates. al
dressed our citizens 1t is the first orportilI!i
ty your correspondent has had of hearing him.
He does al! he can for his sidc--ccn>urcs the
last Legislature for acts donc-appTOvcS VI
"Town>hirS, and tries u make people believe
it is 4 .happy system. Yes. 1t may SUI
a "Michigandcl" bur in our poor de.o. atel
country the prayer a>cvn!>, ''Ic!ivcr Us from
such evils We don t know much about the
Funding B.' which the grnt!cman dis
cus>cI and talked Of 81 tiuanjIy. We only know
that the public debt must be paid. OF the COT
lcctor will take our properly to pay 1t. Aitrr
a long wlndcd speech. reminding Inc very much
of fuss and feathers, Mr. James SaEGstcr
came forward as ''uur candidate, briefly re-
viewed the ground taken by Mr.. Gray. touched
upon his ''nliivc home and tod liz what he. il
elected would do. lie pointed out RadlcH! Inl--
rule, and from the bright, eyes and joyous shouts
of those present. your venerable editor would
have been reminded Of those good old day,
when 'Eirguan> ruled Virginia. Ii.
MAIL MATTERS. just before The great fire
at Chicago. which called him away from WASH
ington. Mr.. Bangs the Superintendent of Pos
tai Railway Service had mat,ircd n plan for
the more speedy and rc!ial!c distribution 81
mail matter from the State Of Virginia. under
which all mail matter from the North for the
State was to DC sent to the two lines OF railroad
running from here through the State and the
distribution done upon the postal cars on those
roads.
AS previously mcntinncd the Orange ard
Alexandria Railroad Company have. with this
plan in view. just completed two ELEGANT postal
cars with all the latest Improvements. which
are To be put upon that road and the system
fully nauglratcd Is s"ou is the necessary ar
rangrurnt> can he made when there will be-
a cain of one mail on the matter coming from
the North for Virginia which now has - lie
over for distribution at Washington - WASTE
inyton P,t,5ot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-02
John B. Smoot, esq, Co. Supt. Alexandria,

V cry respectfully, Sc
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

EsY@We are sorry to learn that Rev. 5.
De Carl jackson, Of Mineral Point, has
been compelled to leave his charge in that
city on account Of family difficulties, or
rather on account Of reports circulated by
a fellow by the name OF Stephens, who
lives 10 this village, and who claims to
have been PERSONAL: acquainted with DR..
jackson in London, before he prolessed re-
lgion, and when he was drunkard and a
very wicked man. The doctor never de
MED, but often stated that he had been a
lrui.kaiu, aid every thing ttat was bau,
but protested to have seen the Jolly OF his
ways and to have reformed ; and we think
that the man who would Intentionally
blast his prospects, ruin his character and
run the risk Of counteract'ne all the good he
has done, is a worse man than DR.. Jack
son, at his wickeGest moments dared to
be
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

Nature never sweats. The great law of
gravitation holdssthe universe on its back
as easily as miller swings over his shout
der sack of wheat. The winds never
run themselves out of breath The rivers
do not weary in their course. The Miss
issippi and the Amazon are no more tired
than the meadow brook Himaaya is not
dizzy.
We believe.in the doctrine of teetotalism.
In glass of ice-water, our only beverage,
we drink to the success of that cause. We
advocate the Maine law. In all appropri-
ate times and places we are ready to fight
drunkenness. It has dug its trench
across the land, and filled it with the best
blood of the nation. But some of our
friends have been turned into temperance
monomaniacS They would have temper
ance cars. and temperance stages, and
temperance steamboats,, none to ride in
them but teetotaers. They have actually
proposed milk to take the place of wine at
the sacrament. They would make the
taking of the pledge the pre- requisite of
church membership. They have no mer-
CIV for the man who has champagne on his
table They would let man die Of ty
phoid before they would give him drop
of Burgundy. They talk as though, if
man cleared the whisky cask. he was safe
for heaven forgetful of the fact that the
only decent thing about thousands of men
is that they do rot drink. They would do
that if they were not too stingy. We
knew a man, who, it was said, to save ex
pense, wheeled his wife to the grave on
wheel-barrow. He never drank. We
caught man stealing water melons from
our patch He was teetotaler. 1t would
have been we'll for US if he had disliked
melons as much as he did whisky. We
have found strong advocates for abstinence
in Moyamensing Prison. We believe a
man may be consistent in all his profess
sions of temperance, and yet not be wor-
thy to unite the latchet of some who al
ways have wine on their table. The tenn
perance cause is nightly hindered by
such reformatory monomaniacs. In every
path you stumble over their hobby.
Oh for religious literature that shall
take for its model Of excellence boy that
loves God, and can digest his dinner two
hours after he eats it | do
not think heaven is so near TO an ill-ven-
tilated nursery as to good gymnasium.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19
" Extracts"

The following interesting extracts are
from "Crumbs Swept Up" work by
Rev. t. De Witt Talmadge, and publ he'd
by Z. w Sparks & Co., ll3 Madison St,
Chicago. .......
One of our friends, about five years ago,
became homopathiSt. All right! But
since then she has been able to talk OF
nothing else. She insists on our taking
the pellets. We say, We feel somewhat
tired tonight" she excaims, Cnchona
or Coeculus !" We sneeze quite violently,
and she cries, " Beladouna We sug-
gest that the apple-dumplng did not agree
with US, and she proposes "Chamomllla. "
Discovering my prejudice against pills, she
insists on my taking it in powder. | tell
her that ever since my chaulaincy in the
army have disliked powder. She says |
will rue it when too late. Perhaps | may
but I cannot stand these large doses OF
homeopathy. would rather be bled at
once and have done with it, than be ever,
lastingly shot with pellets. She talks 1t
dav and night. She prefers theology IN
very small doses. Her hope of the reform
alton of society is in the fact that the min
listers themselves are sinners" StntlEa@
simali6us curGntuf."
A country village affords no retreat.
There everybody knows everybo1y's bnsl-
ness. You cannot raise haf-a-dozen Cos
lings, without having them stoned for pick
ing off your neighbours gooseberries.
Gossip wants no better heaven than a
small village. Everybody knows whether
this morning, out of the butchers cart,
YOU bought mutton or calrs liver; and the
masons wife, at the risk of breaking her
neck, rushes down stars to exclalm, Just
think of It'll Mrs. Stuckup has bought a
sirloin steak, and she is no better than 9th
er peopler They always ask what you
gave for thing, and say You were cheat
ed: had something of better quality
they could have let you have for half the
money. We have at different times lived
in a small village, and many of our best
friends dwell there; but we give as our
opinion that there are other places more
favorable for mans getting to heaven.
Like most garments, like most carpets,
everything in life has right side and a
wrong side. You can take any joy, and
by turning it around, find troubles on the
other side or you may take the greatest
trouble and by turning it around find joys
on the other side The gloomest noun
tain never casts a shadow on both sides at
once, nor does the greatest of llfe's ca
/ lamities.
| The world has learned that a thing is
not necessarily good because it is dry,
| There is no religion in chips. We never
could see any sanctity in husks.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

~ Charles Harris who has kept the
"Head Quarters" opposite the CHRONICLE
Office, for Is or 20 years, has rented his
establishment to Peter Opie, who has late
" returned from Lake Superior. Mr..
Opie, understands his business, for he
sold whisky in Dodgeville when it was a
staple article, as the following story relat-
ed to us by an old settler will show.
Peter was in the street and seeing a
man with load of wood, accosted him
with, ''Do you want to trade your wood :"
His reply was that he did. NV hat DO
you want for it % "Coffee. Sugar and
other groceries" swell" says Peter,
81 have no coffee or sugar, but can trade
you some good whisky" 81 don't want
whisky" replied the woodman. ugh,
Mood, you can't do better in this town"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

Ba~ Crumbs Swept up" is the sug-
gestive and somewhat peculiar title of a
very interesting and readable book, writ
ten by the Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, of
Brooklyn, New York, and published by
L. w. Sparks & Co.. 1l3 & ia Madison
street, Chicago. The author is well
known by the public generally as popu-
lar lecturer and preacher. Being man
of the times, his sympathies are altogeth-
er with the present, and his views herein
expressed show the fearless disregard OF
all old conventionalisms, and hearty ap-
probation of the advance Of the age. I'M
illustration of this, he is now engaged
with all his heart, in the "Free Church
Mouenent," having so labored as to secure
the cooperation Of CROUCH pecuniary and
working assistance to rear a free ta6er-
nacle, capable of seating over three thous-
and people and this, accomplished inside
of two years, with congregation Of less
than one hundred, in an old church, in
the immediate neighborhood of the great
Henry Ward Beecher. The articles treat
ed in "Crumbs,' are illustrations of the
many and various sayings of the present
day, with pleasing sketches, all showing
their application to moral. They are
written in spicy and vigorous vein, hui
morous and pathetic. His articles writ
ten on his late trip to Europe are also in
cluded. He has evidently viewed the
sights with open eyes, and has peculiar
ly happy faculty Of wood-draw ing rarely
surpassed. His style is decidedly original,
and his many philosophic and amusing
aphorsms are onderful. We add few
extracts, as they better illustrate his
STYLE. We recommend for it a perusal by
every one and we predict for the book
very large sale. 1t is printed on tinted
paper, elegantly bound in morocco cloth,
and is illustrated in manner at once
pleasing and suggestive, by an eminent ar
list. The price, $500, is within the reach
Of all, the publishers desire being evil
IDENTIFY to make it at once popular and
cheap. AS it is published by subscription
t will not be found at the book stores, but
will be mailed to any address, free of post
age, on receipt Of the price by the publish
ers, by whom reliable canvassers, male or
female are wanted to aid in its sale. We
advise any of our readers, wanting en-
ployment, to apply for the agency.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

~ Christian Kruger, the man who
has figured at several terms of court IN
this county, been in Jail and bound to keep
the peace, is in more trouble. This time
with Mr.. VIM. Buckingham and wife.
The trouble commenced about cow-bell,
which B. alleged that K. stole High
words ensued, which resulted in blows,
which appear to have fallen thick and fast
on poor K On Wednesday Mrs. B. was
tried for assault and battery on Mr.. kru-
ger, but was acquitted for want of testimo-
nv. A suit is in progress as we go to
press against Mr.. b. for the same offense.
AS usual in such cases there is cons'dera-
BILE conflicting testimony, and it is hard to
decide who is to blame.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

gSE" Those wishing good sample Of
job work done had better give MS a call or
send in their orders, which will be attend
ed to with dispatch. We have the newest
and best styles Of type, and two of the
ovst JOB woiku.en III The country. We
are prepared to do any kind of work that
county off &c can do, and as cheap as
the cheapest
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

nSg@ See advertisement of 200 New Iowa
County Maps, that we have just received.
They are as perfect a lot of Maps as
was ever Got out by any one. We are de
liverng them as fast a team of horses and
a lively agent can do it. Those wishing
the map before T. w. Lewis calls upon
them, can have the same by calling at the
CHRONICLE office, where we have u supply
always on hand
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICE!

We, the undersigned are personally acquainted
with Messrs Sage Jackson, and knowing them to be
men of good standing believe they would not engage
in any dishunorabe business, aud will do all they OBJ
Ii gate themselves to do. >,
Graham & Bremmer, Merchants.
W. w Mckittrick,
Chas G.. Rodolf, g
Bunker Stannard, Druggist.
Ralph Carver. Post Master
J.. Thurber, Ticket Agt. II. h St L. Il. II.
McCallister Bros, Hardware.
John Smal!ey, Smalley House.
C. Mcdonald,
J. Moore,
A. G.. Velston,
Chas B. Falley,
William Jameson III. D.
John Day.
Muscoda, Wis, March Goth, 1871. 29m3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

BGBn Ed. Burrus, "a boy who was given
six months term in Jail for stealing pair
of gloves, left without permission on Mon
day evening last. He went to his father s,
Smith Burrus, who lives in the town of
Clyde, and applied for money to carry him
out of reach OF the officers, but being re-
fused came back Tuesday night and went
into his cell, concluding to serve out his
time, which expires in July.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

We have just received 200 finely fin
ished maps, and as we shall constantly
hereafter keep a supply on hand, they
can be had at any time. We will
thank persons who have subscribed to
call at the CHRONICLE Office and get
them, when they are in Dodgeville,
By so doing they will greatly oblige
us, and in some cases save US miles OF
travel.
e. T. & W. J. WR1GGLEsWORTH
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

IMPORTANT TO LAWYERS The law rela-
tive to the filing of notes Of issue, in cir
cult court, was changed last winter by re-
curing them to be filed with the clerk of
the court at least eight days before the
term, and are to state whether the case is
for trial by jury or the court, or on an is
sue of law The following is the section
Of the law:
Section L. At any time after issue join
ed in any civil action in d court of record
of this State either party may bring the
same on for trial ac any term Of court in
which the same is triable, by giving notice
of trial at least ten days before such term
of court The party giving the notice
shall furnish the clerk, at least eight days
before the term, with note of issue con-
tanning the title Of the cause, the names of
the attorneys, the time when issue was
joined, and stating whether it be for trial,
by jury, or the court, or All issue OF law
and the clerk shall thereupon place the
cause upon the calendar according to the
date of the issue; provided, however, if
the party giving such notice shall fail to
furnish the clerk with such note of issue
the coul may, in its discretion, place such
cause upon the calendar. t-' #.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

n1y- The editor Of the GAINESVILLE Ga
zette has had mess Of new potatoes from
the garden of Mr.. John Spauding, of that
city, on the 9Th of May. That beats us
out here in Iowa Co.
The Gazette also says: A three year
old Durham heifer belonging to Mr.. j. H.
Boyd, of Harmony, gave birth to calf
which weighs one hundred and five pounds.
Rock county is considerably ahead on calf
and potatoes.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

BuGs--Those unwelcome intruders the
Colorado potato bugs, are making their APP
pearance rather carly this year. Orville
Strong informs us that he found twenty
five on one small hill Of potatoes the po
tatocs having only just appeared above tic
gIouud.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

a@@ We wonld call the attention of
our readers to the very able article of Hon.
Henry S. Magoon, of Darlington, on Mr..
Cobb's railroad propost,ol, and the
course the people should take in the ma
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

THE GRAND JURY.---The law abolishing
this time honored institution, will take If
feet July LIST, 1871. Thereafter the pro
cedure in criminal cases, is by 5ntornaatiOns
filed on the part Of the prosecution, by the
District A Attorney.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

nag The Grant County Herald says
that bear was seen, hunted, killed, and
skinned in the town of Muscoda a week or
two ago. The hide weighed ten pounds,
and the "beef" hundred and sixty.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

ARTEMUS WARDS LAsT.-The following
is said to have been the last thing written
by Artemus Ward: "Untl quite recent
Eve been a healthy ndiVidooal. I'm
nearly sixty, and yet I've got muscle
into my arms W hich don't make my fists
resemble the trade ola canary bird when
they ,liy oct ana int d mai. Only week
AGO | was cxhibitin' in East Showboy-
gam in bildn' which had been formerly
ockepicd by a pugy list one of the fclltrs
what hts from the sholder, and teaches
the manly art Of self-defence. And he
cum and sed he was goin' in free in conse-
kence of previ'Sly ockepying sed buildin'
with a large yeller dog. oh, yes, said,
On, no. lie sed, DO you wantto be grond
to powder p l sed, Yes, do, if there is a
powder g,indist handy when he-.struck
me diSgustin' blow in my left eye, which
caused that concern to close at once for
repairs but he didn't hurt me any more.
went for him energetically. His parents
lived near by, and will simply state that
fifteen minutes after l had gone for him,
his mother SEEM the PROSTATE form OF
her son approachin' the house onto shut
ter, carried by four men, run out doors
keerfuly looked him over, and sed, Ny
son, you have been foolin' round thrash
in masheen. You went in at the end
where they put the grain in, and came out
with the straw, and then got up in the
thingamagig and let the horses tod on
you, didn't you, my son ? You can I'M
agin by this what disageeable person l
am when I'm angry
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

aSg~ The Badger State Banner says:
We believe in the doctrine of foreordi-
nation to limited extent, which may not
however be applied only to the present
life. 1t is our firm belief that any man
who pays for his paper one year in advance
is foreordained to future happiness until
his subscription expires. This is only a
part of our religious belief, and the rest we
intend to keep to ourselves.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

xy@ Several communications, including
one from jim" of Spring Green, giving
an account Of the suicide of Mrs Caroline
Schconman, of that place, one from Leon
ard Leigh, jr., of Rdseway, and others,
are received too late for this issue.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-05-19

We acknowledge calls during the
past week from Rev II. Lees, Dr. B. Malt
by, travelling agent of the Chicago Mutual
Life Insurance Company, Rev. A. S. Yale,
OF Mineral Point, and our esteemed friend
Rev. Jas. Anderson, and others.