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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
Proceedings Of Special Session OF
County Board.

County CLERKS Office; ...-
DoDGEvILLE, Iowa Co., Wis.,
Wednesday, June I, 1871.
The County Board of Supervisors Of
said county, met in special session, pursu
ant to call from the clerk, issued upon
the following request: ....
To Oruille Strong, County CLERK, Lossa
Co, Wis.
You are hereby requested to call . spe.
cial meeting of the board Of supervisors,
of said county, to convene at your office,
in Dodgeville, on Wednesday, the 7th day
of June, A. ID. 1871, at o'clock p. M.
Dated May 23d, 1871.
KEARToN CoATEs,1
d. MCFARLAND,
SAMUEL JENKIN,
Z. NJ. JONES,
j. W. EDWARDS, supervisors.
H. G. BARNARD,
TRACY LocKMAN,
JAS SPENsLEY,
WA.BAINBRIpGE,
Called to order by Mr.. Spensley, chair.
man, at o'clock p. m.
Roll called. Present-Wm. cambridge,
Mifain Fl. G. Barnard, Avoca village
Kearton Coates, Linden; w. S. Dimock,
Pulaski !; John w. Edwards, Arena; S.
S. Gle, Clyde; David Humbert, VALID,
wick Thos. NJ. Jones, Dodgeville: Robert
Jones, Ridgeway; Samuel Jerkin, I'd
Ward, city of Mineral Point; Tracy Lock
man, Wyoming; D. Mcfarland, Highland,
VIM. Robinson, Moscow S. w. Reese,
Dodgeville village; James Spensley. Min.
eral Point; H. VanDusen. LIST Ward, city
of Mineral Point.
On motion of Mr.. Reese, board proceed
ed to take an informal ballot for Chairman
for the term. H.
Messrs. t. NJ Jones and Robinson were
appointed tellers. Said ballot resulted as
follows:
Is votes cast. Jas. Spensley received
IL, D. Mcfarland 2, Fl. VanDusen l.
On motion of Mr.. Coates, Mr.. Spensley
was declared unanimously elected.
On motion Of Mr. cambridge, board
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

ER- 1000 LIVES LosT.-Gov. Lowe,
our Minister to China, sends to the Secre'
tary of State a translated account of a
fearful earthquake at Bathang, in the inte'
rior of China, April 18th. All the Govern
meDt buildings and private dwellings were
thrown down, and most of the troops and
people were crushed to death under the
falling timber and stone. To add 10 the
horror of the scene, flames burst out from
four places, and enveloped the ruins. The
"earth rocked and rolled like ship in a
storm at the mercy of the waves" and
the shock continued at intervals for ten
days. The earthquake extended over cir
cult of 400 miles. Hills were formed out of
plains, and high elevations were sunk into
pits. The loss of life was fearful. The
number of people, soldiers, and lanas kill
ed was 1898 In many places the earth
cracked open and black, fetid water squirt
ed out. 1.-THE people were beggared and
scattered like autumn leaves, and the cal
amity was one of the most distressing and
destructive that ever happened in the
country. -.. r...
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

Bill No. 152, j. NJ. Smith, services ant
expenses in the Otis case, $25, referred
back without recommendation, was tsker
I'D. and on motion Of Mr.. Mcfarland, al
lowed in full. s .a.
The following report was received:
"The superintendent of the poor, tt
whom the bills Cor the support of the poor
were referred, report that they have exam
med the same, and would recommend the
allowance of each of them in full, except
the bill of DR.. Eastman, No. go, which
they recommend to be allowed at $40
And the said superintendent of the poor
ask for and appropriation Of the sum Of
$52l.35, to pay the same.
S. w. REESE, Chairman"
On motion of Mr.. Mcfarland, the report
and Recommendation was adopted.
Mr.. Coates, in behalf of NJ. Vaughan,
applied for cancellation of tax certificates
on WI of NE4, section Is, town 6, north
range Q, east, sales of 1866, Sc and 81,
same being state land held under contract
On motion of Mr.. Mcfarland, Mr.. Mau.
CHAN was permitted to redeem said certifi
cate at the face.
The bill os Stephens & Richard, convey
ing prisoner to Jail, $1,000, was presented
and on motion of Mr.. Mcfarland allowed
Nicholas Coad applied to redeem at the
face the SW4 of the SW4 of section IA,
town s, north, range 2, east, from sales Of
1866, AID s, having paid taxes of those
years on lands of another through mistake,
which, on motion of Mr.. Coates, was
granted.
Mr.. Mcfarland introduced the following
resolution. which was adopted;
Resolued, That the sum of 1921 SIS be
and the same is hereby appropriated to the
superintendents of the poor. to paw poor
bills examined and allowed, and that an
order be drawn on the county treasurer in
their favor therefor. ga
On motion Of Mr.. Spensley, Mr.. McFar-
land was appointed committee to accom-
pany the District Attorney to Madison.
and they were instructed to- endeavour to
obtain from the Governor requisition for
the body of George 81. Otis,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
The Wisconsin Improvement.

We learn that the United States Engi-
neer having charge of the river improve
ment, has been instructed to proceed with
the work. The 100000 appropriated by
Congress, is to be expended in clearing
the Wisconsin of snags and deepening the
channel. While in Washington, recently,
the governor saw the Chief engineer OF the
United States army, who informed him
that the money would be expended under
direction of his department. The Secre-
tary of War said, also, that the Govern
ment was ready to proceed with the exam
ination. to ascertain the value of the Canal
Company's property and franchises as
soon as the third arbitrator was selected.
1t is expected that an arbitrator will be
agreed upon by Messrs. Doolittle and Lar
rabee in few days.---State Journal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
The Imported Stallion,
Young Canadian
F Ar N Err ]!
PEDIGREE:

YOUNG CANADIAN FARMER, is a
beautiful dark bay, stands sixteen hands
high, is six years old, and weighs sixteen
hundred pounds. He was bred by Geo.
Scott, Esq, of Scarboro, G. w. His sire,
Rob Roy, was imported from Ciyesdale,
Scotland, and has taken many first prizes
in Canada at Provincial and other fairs
He has been owned and travelled in Ohio
for the last two years. Canadian Far
mers dam is a superior Canadian mare,
and has taken many first prizes. His sis
ter now owned by George Scott, Esq, has
been exhibited at three provincial and two
township fairs, and took thereat four first
and one second premium, and now ranks
as one Of the best mares in Upper Cana
da. His brother has also taken several
first prizes. Young Canadian Farmer has
taken many first prizes, and at the pro
vincial fair az Hamilton, wv !, in 1866, he
took the second prize in his class, in
which there were fourteen competitors.
He is considered one Of the best horses for
geneaal purposes ever raised in Upper
Canada
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

~ News has inst reached US that the
city of McGregor has been visited and
nearly destroyed by FIRE.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

~ Green Bay was lighted with gas
last Thursday evening, for the frst time.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
TERMS OF SERTICE:

Single leap Sc, to be paid at the time of
e'vice; For the season, IS, payable at the
;iose; to insure with foal $40, payable
when ascertained to be with foal or prop
erty disposed of.
The season will commence on the 9Th
of April, and expire July lst. Care will
be taken to prevent accidents but we shall
assume no responsibility for any that may
occur. CHAs. COLLARD & Bro.
April 1lth, 1871.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

a Man Fails in Business, and is
Deserted by his afianced and
Commits Suicide.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16

On motion of Mr.. Mcfarland, the board
adjourned sine die.
ORvILLE STRONG, Co. Clerk.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-16
APPLETON IN MOURNING.

Two Seniors Drowned.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

Now, young. people" said pro-
fessor of natural history to his class,
now, then, as to hens; hen has
the capacity of laying Just six hun
dred eggs, and no more; and she
finishes the job in just about five
years. Now what is to be done with
her after that?" ''Cut off her head
and sell her for spring chicken
exclaimed an urchin whose father
dealt in poultry.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06
Ihe 1ailn STATE 2eoister,
Published Daily. Mondays ExceptedJ
PERKINS & STREEI.
OFFICE-Rail's Brick Building, Second
street, opposite the Capitol.
Terms OF subscriptions:

One copy, one year, by mail il..--.........sl6 ~
one copy, six months. by mail .-..-... 10 't
one copy, three months, by mali N
NONE FORWARDED UNTIL PAID FOR
eBDelivered by carrier to town sub
-cribers at % cents per week.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

A parson, reading the first line OF
so of chapter in the Bible, the
clerk. by some mistake or other,
read it after him. The parson read
as follows: Moses was an austere
man, and made atonement for the
sins of his people The clerk,
misunderstanding him, spoke thus:
Moses was an oysterman, and made
ointment for the shins of his peo-
IL"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

LAUDABLE AMBITION They are
having a funny contest in Peoria,
Ill. A Young nan recently smoked
a cigar to within about an inch of
the tip without the the ashes falling
off. A rival smoked another half
an inch shorter than his, and
triumphantly labeled the ashes.
And now all the young smokers IN
Peoria are trying to smoke Il cigar
shorter than anyQne else without
breaking the ashes. Business must
be rather stagpant in Peoria IN the
plow line just at present; and the
Young Peoria gents must be hard up
for amusement We should judge.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

One square 10 lines) first insertion~-.-s3 90
Each subsequent insertion...........-..-...l / oil
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06
A man in Brattlebore, Vt. was re

4 man in Brattleboro, Vt, was re-
Gently urged by an Insurance agent
to take out policy for the benefit of
his wife to the amount of $1,000.
Before deciding he asked his wife's
opinion, when she replied with
charming frankness: Why, my
dear, you will of course act accord
inc to your own judgment; but, in
case of your decease, it would make
me a rather more desirable Widow!"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

A dandy of twentysix having been
termed an odd bachelor" appealed
to an elderly gentleman to decide
whether he should be called old or
not, giving his age. Twenty six, y
said the elderly gentleman, lit is
owing to how You take it. Now, for
a man it is young enough; but for a
goose it is rather old"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

The following telegraphic cores
pondence is model of brevity and
point; "Oil Regions, June Is, 1871.
To Miss Laura: VIII YOU go to the
strawberry festival with me tonight?
Please answer quick. Yours,
Herb. June Is, 1871. To Herb:
Yes. Harness up your mules; l am
fixing my curls. Laura"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

Wine iS poison, and 50 is tea
But in another shape:
What matter whether one be killed
BY canister or grape"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06
JOSH BILLINGS ON FREE LOVE.

| beleaf in free fights, espeshlla
amung eats and dogs.
| beleaf in free rides-On gate.
/ beleaf in freedum for evry slave
on arth.
But free love IL one ov them kinds
of freedum. that it don't do tew be
timber with.
If this world was the gardin ov
Edin, and full ov Adam and Eve, az
they was when they was tust
launched. then kan imagine 1t
might do for sum other Adam to
hold mi Eve on his lap. and talk
about his atfinitee, and spirltOal es-
sence, and play lamb.
In them daZe. thare want no humln
natur, it was all God natur.
Humin natur has bin soaked so
mutch sinse, it has got tew weak tew
be trusted in lot WHARF the feed Il
Door, mex tew IA meddo. without mulch
fence between nor emmy poke on.
Free love wants more poke, than
emmy other animal.
| don't believe in total depravlty-
unless man has a good chance.
Free love IL a good deal like drink
ing shilling gin for a bevrldge.
Bevridge IL a Chinese word, and
means cussidness.
Aul the free love have witnessed
thus far. has existed between vii
famous letcher on one side, and lun-
atich virtue on the other side. that
had bin deoderized out ov its truth.
md had lost aul ov its modestv, and
shame, in hunting after cOndlshun,
WHARF sin ceased tew be crime.
The fust free lover We hav emmy
akount ov, was the devil
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

Charley. relating his boarding
school experience:
Clara-"And when do you have
breakfast"
Charley-"Just as soon as the par
son gets through reading the riot
act over the hash"
Clara Grace ious."
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

4 RAILWAY TICKET Coop EITHER
WAY.-In the Superior Court Ill
Boston. a case of interest to the
travelling public was recently de
cided. In 1868, John \. Coleman,
of Boston. attempted to ride from
New York to New Haven on a cOu-
pon ticket. which was rejected by
the conductor on the ground that al
though it was good from New Haven
to New York, it did not pass the
holder over the road in Il train going
in.the opposite direction. Mr.. Cole
man insisted that the company was
compelled to receive the ticket as 1t
represented money paid for pas
sage between those points. and he
was put off the train by force, re
ceiving such injury as to affect his
health. He sued the New York and
New Haven Railroad Company and
recovered. The railroad company
obtained new trial, and was beaten
again. On exception to the ruling
of the judge, the defendants OBJ
tained a third trial, which terml-
mated in verdict for Mr.. Coleman
for So 200 damages.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

'I,HE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
l leased the Orm 10y House would inform hi
friends and the travelling public that this llous
has been thoroughly r-titted Throughout and pu
in complete order for the comfort and teasure OF
all who may please TO give him call.
The TABLE will. AT all times, be supplied witt
all the substantials as well as tie lu1uTIes tha
the market aff,,rds. No pains will he spared t
pleas. guests and every attention will be paid t
their respective wants at all times
The BAR is well stocked With Fine Liquors
Wine,. &c.
Attachud TO the House is a BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables Of the latest improved
,tyies with good cues, balls arsi hne light.
Also GEN rkAL STAGE OFF &c f. for the Stage,
connec ing with all the difernt lines of Stage,
and Railroads running through this state
California and any Information In relation to the
same wnl he cheeriully given at all times
eA. P,rtlcutat attention paid to booking Pas
senyers calling them &c. Nov. Soft
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

In the depths of the sea the waters
are still; the heaviest grief is that
borne in silence; the deepest love
flows through the eye and touch
the purest JOY is unspeakable; the
most impressive preacher at fun
eral is the silent one whose lips are
cold.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06
RAYCRAFTS EXCHANGE.
GENOA, NEVADA.

VNHE ABOVE NAMED HOTEL HAVING -
| been leased by the undersigned he Rec
wishes Inform his friends and the travel skiAs
i'm. public that this II ,tel i in complete order FOR
the mmoiation # visitors.
THE TABLE will at all times be supplied with
all the luxuIie, Of the Good attend tnce,
THE BAR is well stocked with the finest OF
Wines. Liquors. etc.
Attached to the House is a comm dious STABLE
for the accommu uiar ion of all
Ee-The travelling public may rest assured that
all the comforts derived at home await them at
the RaycTafts ENchtDg-.
A. LIVINGSTON, Proprietor.
Gen -, June 3, ISL. Jei-tf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06

Shrewd business men keep up
their trade in dull times by adver-
tising In such times purchasers
appreciate the value of every dime
they expend, and scan the papers to
see where they can buy to the best
advantage.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-08-06
$4,000 Tickets at SD Each

LAST CHANCE The time draws near. Secure
vour tickets IN the Grand Legal Gift Festival in
lid If a Public Library at Omaha before you have
to pay large p'emiHm 1t is a grand success.
Everybody is confident it is conducted the
square
JOHN ID. KERSEY, Agent.
ie2-Im Ornsby House, Carson City,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18
License Tax.

Several complaints, of men carrying on 1usine. without lisGnsc, have recently come to our ears, snd if such eases exist, we hope inc Sheriff will look into them. The payment of quarterly liquor license does not entitlc a man to sell provisions, etc, and men should be made to know this.
 Within .he past few days, We have learned that it has been the custom to issue monthly licences, costing ten dollars, and fees for col lection, to "pedIars," employing wagons, and 1t is eur duty to inform those interested that the ola license law makes it obligatory upon such persons to pay, before proceeding to ped de out any merchandise quarterly tax, a' ,he rate Of tea dollars per month. We there fore call the attention of the Board Uf Seper viSoss. District Attorney and SheFif, tc ,hcs' matters.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18
The aginer.
Local Intelligence.
PRKscoTr, March ls, 1871. County Affairs.

fl isn't very pleasant to know thst our Cor,tv is in debt several thousand dollars ,.arhaps seven or more,-especiaiiy at this time, when several persons who have hitherto contributed revenue have isfs us and set up in business for themselves. But, wo must Lok matters squarely in the face, and, here or,er cndeavor to keep down expenses. We have every confidence in our present Board of Supervisors. It Is composed os honest' honorable men, ,.ho will do everything in ,heir power to wipe out the present indebt- cdpcss. and, as the new revenue bill taxes ai- most every thing men,ionable, there is prOs- uec, of soon seeing Ynvapai county out Of debt. Lc. us hope that, aftcF the batch oi criminals now on hand are disposed o', tbeFc will come DO moro for ever.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18
Rich Musical Treat

Some time ago, the members of the Pres colt Singing School took 1t into their heads to give an entertainment, which should bc complimentary benefit to their worthy teach CT, k. l.. Elliott and according to programme, the entertainment came off at the Court House Hall, on the evening of the 10th inst, and was, in every rcsprct, sHOcsss. The following named members of the school, were present, took part in the performance, and acquitted themselves swcetly; Ladies' Miss Louisa Zaf, the Misses Minnie and Mary Alexander and Miss Maggie Ehle. Gentle men--Geo. D. Kendall, c. ". Barnard, N F. Pierce. I $. Ruf, A. L. Moeller, and Mr Wilson. These, with their teacher. were as sisted in the performance by Mrs. N. B. Bow CTS, Mrs. Levi Bashford, Mr. aud Mrs. L. E Jewell
 We had intended to review the performance uf the several leading singers, but having neglected to do so in proper season, mus, DOW content oursef with saying that Mrs Bowers' singing and performance on the or gan filled the audience with delight. Mira Jewell aud Mrs. Bashford also sang sweetly MesSs. Elliott and Kendall appeared to b' stars among the men. At the close of th, performance, Judge Berry arose, moved ,ha the thanks of the audience be voted Mr. Fl liott, and it was accordingly voted.
 We understand that it is in contemplation to give another performance soon.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18

PREscorr PosToFFIcE. - Common report says there is trsablc in the aHairs of this in stitutiOn. Accounts don't tally with re- ceipts,-no, not by several thousand dollars. Our old Postmaster will retir,--a be has n't done so already, and will, It is said, be sue osedsd by Henry A. Eastman, of this place. We interviewed the old ?. M few days ago and he frankly acknowledged the cssn."--or, rather, the little unpleasantness in which figures haze placed hitn, but lays the blame upon persons employed by him to keep Looks, and help around the office. For the present, his bondsmeD will have to Suf- fer, but he is going t0 work at some honest calling, aud pay up. We have always ccs- sidered him an honest man and think so yet, bot must blame him for employing plain ly marked thieves as assistants. If VIC arc correctly informed, he ia behind aboht el, ,l0C Oa POsteiIlee susiness, and S2,2J0 on Money Orders. His boadsmeR On Orders arc: l.. A. Stevens, (. c. Beaa, \. wer,heimeT, D. Hen. derson, Herbert Bowers. and A. l.. Mceli.r On Pastoilce, r. D. Baker and Levi Bash. ford.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18

MEAr AND MsLx.-Mr: Hooker of the firm of iiinds < Hooker, contractors for supply ing military posts in this Territory with beef and mutton, arrived in this vicinity several days ago, with lots of beeves and sbcep for Uncie Sam, and some miicb COWS which he proposes to sell 10 citizens. The contrac. =i.h MessTs, iIinas & tiooker will soon expire. and new contract for furnish ing 2,OO0 beevcs and 900 wethers is to bs let at San Francisco, March 90.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18

WEATHER, Ere. The week opened with high winds from the sonth and southwest. 0H Monday night we were treated to light 'a'I Of snow, and, the following day, to light showers of sleet. Had not tho wind shifted to the north, we might nave received enOugl, rain cr snow in have done some good. As 1t ~aS thai which ieii, amounted to nethihg,--- 80 iar as benefs,iug miners and farmers is ooncerned. But we must eontinoe to hope ou for big wetting.
 At this writing, Thursday morning, the wsAtser k warm and clear, and willows arc shooung forth green buds.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-18
Meeting, this Evening.

Now, while the excitement over the great Bradshaw mines is At fever heat, is a good time to move in the matter Of building a good trail from this town to the mines, and we suggest that the citizens of Prescott and vicinity meet in the Courtroom, this, Satur- day evening, at Ti o'clock, talk the matter over, and start subscription, It is said that Sl, 600 will build first-class trail, and it seems to us that so small sum can be rais- ed. with great ease, when all admit the nc eessity of the trail, and tbe benefit to be de. rived from the trade and travel that vii pass over it. Should citizens coincide witt our views, we stand ready to issue notices calling the meeting, at whatever time the, msy appoint