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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
Bungling Census.

We referred, few weeks since, to the
incomplete compilation by the Secretary
of State, of the census returns for this
State by cities and villages, and the Madi-
son Journal accounts for the Incomplete
ness as follows, which is doubtless a true
explanation:
THE Secretary of State should not be
censured because the census is bungled
He was obliged to use the returns that
were forwarded to him by the United
States Marshal. Let the blame fall on
those who are at fault. The Secretary Of
State spared neither time nor labor to pre-
sen in the most convenient and accessi
ole form, all the important facts reported
by the census taker. In some cases
the population of villages IS not
given separately, but added to that of the
towns in which the villages are situated,
and it is impossible to correct returns
here.
AS an instance of the way the work was
done in some sections, take Chippewa
county, where 2,694 inhabitants were not
enumerated at first. The mistake was
discovered, we learn, because the officer
omitted the names of some of the promi-
nent and best known residents at the coun-
ty seat Further inquiry showed that
nearly one-third of the inhabitants of the
county had not been reported"
The Portage Register says, in reference
to the same matter:
Probably the Secretary Of State ex-
perenced the same difficulty we did in
compiling the returns for the Legislative
Manual A number of the villages-such
as Dodgcvlle, Whitewater, Waukesha,
Baraboo, &c,-were not returned to the
Sccretary's Office, taken separately from
the towns of the same name, so there was
no way to give the population of those
villages"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

Beg Winnie Ream has triumphed. Her
statute of Lincoln was temporarily unvell-
ed on Saturday last for inspection by the
Seci etary Of the Interior. About hun
dred persons were present.
This is the same Winnie who is native
Badgeress-was born in Madison, Wis,
and who importuned the legislature two
years ago for the contract of producing the
bust of Gov. Dodge, but was refused. She
has since procured the contract from Con
gress of producing statue of President
Lincoln, and has been in Rome for the
past eighteen months assiduously at work.
She has just returned to Washington with
the result of her labor, and it is said to be
a complete and life-like figure of the Great
Emancipation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

a. The Wisconsin State Register III
speaking of the annexation of San Domin-
go, says:
I" We do not believe, however, that it
will be best to make the annexation policy
an administration measure, or at least a
party measure. If it is so made, we shall
fear the consequences to the party itself.
If the President believe in the annexation
policy, and the Senate concur with him,
we shall not object to making up the com
mittee which shall have the matter in
charge in such manner that the wishes
of the administration, and of the Senate
concurring herewith, may be executed;
but we shall object to forcing every reprb-
lican to swallow San Domingo as a meas
ure of the party.-If the President is dis
posed to make it so, to the point of excom-
munication of dissenters from the party,
we submit that it would have been better
not to have advertised mo policy" so lib
orally when the present administration
went into power. By doing so, a good
many people imbbed the idea that they
had right to do a little thinking for
themselves, without losing their party
caste.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
President for 1872

Lt would not be advisable to say word
in reference to the next President, II tha'
word would result in creating bias ID
any portion of the public mind but mas
much as the subject has already taken a
very conspicuous position in the arena or
notifies. and is being universally canvassed
bv the press of the country, it would ap-
pear indifference in us not to refer to the
matter, and lay before the public some OF
the probable causes that have brought
this question before the people thus pre-
maturely.
1t is we'll understood by politicians that
there is, perhaps, an irreconcllabIe feuu
existing between President Grant and
Senators Sumner, Schurz, Thurman and a
few others, and that this feud is to be con-
structed, or has already been, into great
crucible, in which is to be assayed the re-
spective metal and merits of the opposing
parties. II seems that Philosopher Gree
ley is being mixed in the affair, and 1t has
been said, and is generally believed, that
Greeley has been advocating a one. term
system for the President, which doctrine,
of course, would be counter to the aspira-
tons of President Grant, as it is publicly
known that he confidently looks for anoth-
err term. IF the one term doctrine be
made--general, there will not be anything
serious to disturb the placidness OF the
Republican party; but if this doctrine be
found unavailing, there is but little doubt
bat general onslaught will be made upon
the administration by its cpposers, which
will result in producing new party to
be yclept by the alluring title Of Reform.
The Republican party must not seek to
avoid this issue that is being taken with
the administration for it is real, and is
already being presented with determine
ton. On the one side is President Grant,
the greatest military General of the age ;
while on the other ere Senators Sumner,
the profoundest statesman and greatest
political General of the age, who has been
peerless in this or any other country since
the days of Pitt, Fox, and Walpole, and
Schurz and Thurman, and it is believed
now, a majority of the Representatives in
the lower House of Congress. As an in
stance of the persistency by which the
President is being opposed, we give an ex-
tract from one of the latest dispatches from
Washington, which looks to the forestall-
ing of public opinion.
"Senator Sumner announces Charles
Francis Adams as his choice for the next
President. He makes no secret of his
wish, and will probably advocate Adams
cause quite earnestly, in order to irritate
President Grant. The latter, however, is
not easily disturbed, and Summers efforts
will prove entirely fruitless. Senator
Schurz is agreeable to Summers scheme,
and dominates B. Gratz Brown for Vice
President.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
Bombardment of the Paris Forts.

The latest advices show that the Prus-
SLAMS have turned their attention and their
guns also upon the southern forts of Paris,
apparently abandoning for time the de-
molition of the silenced works on the east.
The grounds held by the Germans south
of the city are much higher than the posi-
tons crowned by the Paris forts, and
those acquainted with the topography of
the city have supposed that the real at
tack, if ever made, would be from the
south.
Military men in Europe and this coun-
try express the opinion that if Puris has
provisions enough to last, or can hold out
by any means until the middle of March,
that the French will have every advantage,
and probably be victorious. Paris letters
say the supply of bread and wine is sufi-
cient for three months.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
THIRD DAYS SESSION.
Thursday, Jan. 5

Thursday, Jan. 5th, 1870.
Board re-ass9mbed. Roll called and a
quorum present. Reading Of the journal
dispensed with.
The committe on claims reported back
the claim of John Adams, on imperfect tax
certificates, and recommended that the
same be disallowed, for the reason that
Adams owned the land when the taxes
were due, and when he purchased the GER
tificates and some of them were purchas-
ed by him from the town of Ridgcway at
his own risk and for purposes of specula-
ton.
On motion Of Mr.. Coates said report
was adopted and claim disallowed.
Mr.. Mcfarland moved that the action of
the board partially disalowing bill No. 2l5
Of DR.. E. Bishop, be reconsidered, and the
ayes and noes being called for the motion
was lost by the following vote; Ayes
Ashmore, Bennett, Coates, Lincoln, Nc
Farland, Spensely, and Van Dusen-7.
Noes cambridge, Camp bell, Humbert,
Higgins, Jones, Reese, and Robinson-7
Mr.. Coates introduced the following res
olution, and on his motion the same was
adopted, to-wit:
Resolred, That the order orders made by for
mer board allowing John Milton to take up tax GER
tfcates at their face, at 122 per cent. and all
other orders of like import in favor of any person or
persons found upen the record be, and the same
hereby rescinded.
Mr.. Lincoln introduced the following
resolution, to-wit:
ResoLued. That hereafter each of the several chair
men of the different towns shall have power o rer-
der such assistance to INDECENT persons in their
eral towns as III their opinion shall be neces airy,
such expense to be legal charge against the
county.
Mr.. Mcfarland moved its adoption and
the ayes and noes being called for the mo-
tion was lost by the following vote /: Ayes
Lincoln, and Van Dusen-3
Noes Bainbridge, Coates, Campbell, Hum
bert, Higgins, Jones, Nc Farland, Reese,
Robinson, and Spensely-l0.
Mr. Reese introduced the following res
olution, and moved its adoption, to-wit:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
D McFAn1AND'} Com.

On motion of Mr.. Hnmbert, the sum OF
$40 was appropriated for the relief of Jas.
Holmes and wife, INDECENT persons living
in Waldwick, payable from the poor fund.
On motion of Mr.. Robinson, the sum OF
$400 was transferred and set apart from
the general fund, subject to the order of
the chairman, for costs and expenses of
lawsuits.
DR.. VanDusen moved that when the
board adjourns it adjourn to meet on the
first Tuesday in March, A. D. 1871, at 10
o'clock p. m, carried.
On motion Of Mr.. Lincoln, Mr., Reese
was appointed committee of one to make
arrangements for charging the book cases
in the registers office.
On motion Of Dr. VanDusen, the board
took recess until o'clock a. m. to-mor-
row.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
Death of General Prim.

Dispatches FROM Madrid announce that
General Prim died the night of the 3lst,
in consequence of the wounds he received
in his shoulder and arms. The Cortes, on
learning of the event, unanimously voted
full power to the government formed by
Admiral Topete. The death of this man
to whom more than any other the deliver
ance of Spain from Bourbon rule is due,
has produced profound sensation OF
grief all over Spain. Great indignation is
manifested against his assassins, who have
thus far escaped. The festivities which
were to have taken place Monday, on the
entrance of the King into the city, were
postponed.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
(C0ncZuded from last aoeek.)

On motion of Mr.. Mcfarland, said re-
port was ordered published with the pro-
ceedIngs.
VIM. I. Henry presented three county
orders found among the papers of the late
John Bracken, dated in 1889, partially
burned, and asked that the board dispose
of them in some manner.
On motion of DR.. VanDusen. said or
ders'were referred to the committee on
claims, to be examined, and if found
worthless destroyed.
R. L. Read addressed the board relative
to the disallowance of the bills of P. Pratt,
A. Huse and himself, at the annual session,
and asked the further consideration of the
board thereon.
Mr.. Coates moved that the action of the
board, partially disalowing the bill of Mr.
Read, be re-considered which motion was
lost.
At - o'clock m, on motion of Mr.. Jen-
kin, board adjourned until o'clock p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Roll called. Present---a quorum. Mr..
Reese in the chair.
The committee on claims submitted the
following report, which was on motion of
Mr.. Jenkin received, to-wt:
"The committee on claims to whom was
referred the several bills set forth in the
accompanying schedule, have instructed
me to report the same back to the board,
and recommend that they be allowed at
the amount set opposite each claim by the
committee, with the exception of several
bills not properly certified to, and bills No.
l62 and 172 laid over from last session,
and No. 215, which are reported back
without recommendation.
D. MCFARLAND, Chairman.
The bills mentioned in said schedule
were then taken up, considered separately
and disposed of as follows, to-wit:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

a@- The prevailing opinion in the
House Judiciary Committee is in favor of
increasing the number of Representatives
under the new apportionment to $50 1t
seems to be the general wish that no State
may sustain an absolute loss, and the prob
lem is to fix upon the smallest number
compatible with that end. $50 members
would give Wisconsin eight representa-
tives. The ratio would be one to 1877, 500,
and Wisconsin would have $4,000 more
than enough to cattle her to seven mem
bers. Elm either case she will certainly
have eight members.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

~ The Coroner's jury that made an
inquest on the body of w. j. Bennett, who
committed suicide on Sunday morning
last, an account of which is given else
where in this paper, returned the following
verdict
"That the said William j. Bennett
came to his death by his own hands, by
severing the jugular veins with pocket
knife, whilst laboring under fit of tenn
porary insanity, on the 9Th day of january,
1871"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

Resoced, That all certificates of sale Of land for
delinquent taxes in which said certificates the des-
criptons are imperfect, null and void may be re-
deemed at the face of said certificates and legal fees
by paying the same to the clerk.
Which motion prevailed. The commit
tee on Registers office asked and was gran
ted further time until next session of the
board in which to report.
The mileage and per diem Of members
was computed by the clerk and orders
drawn as follows:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
TIARM FOR SALEn-A SPLENDID

TlARM FOR SALE-A SPLENDID
I'll Farm, situated nine miles north of Dodgeville,
- consisting of no acres of land with road run
ming through it. About so acres under cultiva-
ton, and 100 acres under fence. Good, thrift or
chard in bearing condition The Farm is well Wat
cred by springs. 20 of timothy and clover, and
the best timber in the county There is good house.
with eleven rooms, c4tern, cellar, granary, &c. The
Farm would be sold cherp S400 $500 would be
taken in cattle. Terms: Half cash, balance on time
Also: have 100 of fine Timber Land which
will sell cheap. viii sell the timber it stands
in pieces af from to five acres would sell the
timber and land together, in tracts of forty more
acresl
Also DRY CORD WOOD and FENCE POSTS for
sale at all times.
For further particulars apply on the premises to
ISAAC III. FAM,
Or to WI. WRIGGLESW0RTH,
Stfn Chronicle Office.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

~ Associate Justice Paine, of the
Supreme Court, is dangerously i'll, and it
is the opinion of the attending physician
that he cannot possibly recover. He has
discharged much corrupt matter from his
lungs. Judges Dixon and Cole, of the
Supreme Court, had parting interview
with him, which was very affecting. His
mind is perfectly clear, and he has execu
ted his will and other important papers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
ET7HE FARM YOU WANT.-THE UN-

NsHE FARM YOU WANT.-IHE UN-
dersgned offers fine farm of 100 acres for sale
sss 1t is situated of the main county roads,
within seven miles of Dodgevile. 1t is all fenced
acres more can be broke. The whole farm is level,
so acres of it being good any in the county.
There is fine grove of fast growing young timber,
enough to keep the farm fenced for all time There
is two story house situated beautiful rise with
in so yards of the road, and well sheltered in a fine
grove Tt is 10 by 26 feet 10 feet high with spen-
did cellar under the whole house. Stable large
enough for four horses, and shed room for number
of cattle. Every thing the place including house
and fences, is new. Price only So 100. Terms about
one-half down, balance time for or years. For
further particulars apply on the premises of W. S.
Trenhaile or at at the CHRONICLE office, DOdgeville
i. L. W. J. WRIGGLESWO ORTIZ,
1tf Real Estate Dealers
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

ng~ Governor Cook and Delegate
Chaffe both made arguments before the
Territorial Committee of Congress, in favor
of the immediate admission of Colorado to
the Union. 1t is said that the Committee
favor the measure, and will recommend
speedy action looking to this end. New
Mexico will be heard on the same subject
next week.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

WoMAN.-The editor of the Polk coun-
ty Press gives the following new definition
of woman, which we think is fully up to
the times: Woman-Formerly the an
gel Of society and the gems Of the house
hold. Latterly-composed of paint, feath-
er, cotton, whalebone, sawdust and hair
A few of the old stock survive, and are
much loved an respected"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

Bsg~ A grain of Carmine will tnge
a gallon of water so that in every drop the
color will be perceptible, and grain Of
musk will scent room twenty years.
Just so if man cheat the printer-he
stain will be forever visible or the minuttst
soul and will leave scent Of rascaliF
about an individual strong enough to make
an honest man turn up his nose in disgust.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

SIMPLE CURE FOR CRoUP.-The following
remedy for Group has been tried effectually
and is claimed to be infallible, and to give
almost instant relief, when all other RENE
dies have failed. Nothing eonld be more
SIMPLE. The remedy is allspice tea.-
Make the tea Of whole grains of allspice.
1t seems at once to cut the phlegm loose
and relieve the child.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

Bag~ The milwaukee, Sentinel says that
Lutte Taylor, editor of the Lacrosse Lead
en-, is to deliver his lecture on Margaret
Fuller" at Sparta.
We should think it would be very
tiresome to " Margaret"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

~ Young men who 60 to see girls
have adopted novel method of obtaining
kisses. They assert, on the authority OF
scientific writer's, that the conclusion pro
duced by kiss will cause the fame of a
gas jet to flicker, and easily induce the
girl to experiment in the interest of science
The first kiss or two the parties watch the
flame to see it flicker, but soon become so
interested in the experiments as to let it
flicker if it wants to.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
l GOOD FARM.-THE UNDERSTGN-

A GOOD FARM.-THE UNDERSIGN-
"a ed offer farm of 100 acres for sale. 1t is sit
49,. uated in the southern part of the town of Wy
oming, Iowa county. There is % acres under Guilt
walton, very good hay bottom, and an abundance of
wood. 1t is we'll watered by springs. On it is good
two-story frame house and out buildings. Price 81,
500 Terms, part down, balance time at per
cent. For particulars apply at the CHRONICLE Office
of E. T. & W. J. WRIGGLESW0RTH,
3tfn Real Estate Dealers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

U1IMBER LAND. - [ AM AUTHOR
\ lied to offer so acres of frst-cass timber land
4- for sale cheap 1t is situated about ten miles
north of this village and joins the farm of L. IL.
pares well with timber in that part of the county,
being heavy white oak, the trees long and straight.
The whole tract will probably average 80 cords Of
cheap. Terms easy, part down, balance on time to
suit purchaser. W. j. WRIGGLES WORTH,
46tf Dodgeviile Wis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
PROCEEDINGS

Ola Special Session Of the Board Of ST.
peruis0rs, held Jan. Sd, 4th, and 18th,
1871.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.

This is of the best farms in the county consist
ing of 2l7 of good land 100 well fenced
and about 60 acres under cultivation. 1t has good
hay bottom which produces 80 tons of hay each year,
and it is also good farm for raising wheat There
is large barn 42X30 feet with good basement stable.
good house part frame and part log. small or
chard which has been bearing for four years. The
farm is well watered by living springs of which
near the house 1t has plenty of good heavy and
Young timber mostly white oak.
This farm is situated in Floyd's settlement and
if purchaser is found within the next three moths,
can he had for $780, two-thrds Of the purchase
money down, and the balance on time at per cent.
For fuller particulars inquire at the CHRONICLE
Office, Dodgeville, Wis. so
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
Total

Total Slid
On motion of Mr.. Humbert the board
ORvILLE STRONG,
Clerk.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13
A FIRST-CLASS RIM.

NARM FOR SALE.-ONE MILE AND
a quarter southeast of the Catholic hurch,
in the town of Ridgeway, 120 acres; 80 under
house, stable and granary. Two goodsprings. Young
timber and unimproved land. Terms, two-thirds
cash, balance time at per cent. interest. En-
the prem es w. II. HAYES.
Ridgewty, Oct. Z, 1S7O-4tf
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-01-13

board of supervisors so do
o Ashley clerk committee on claims do
Bills of Wrigglesworth printing for school
superintendent SIS, and W II Peck printing for
county Judge S12, laid for officers certif-
Gates in accordance with resolutions of the board.
The bill of NJ. J. Briggs for profession services
defending Peter Pascoe, was reported to the board
with the following written opinion of the district
attorney, to-wit