Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-04-10

Chicago on the 9th of June. "All persons who
were active Abolitionsts at any time when the
cause of the slave needed friends are espe-
cially invited to be present."
TEMPERANCE raids were the order of the day
at Ripon, Wis, on the 31st ult. The crusad-
ers called at six saloons, but were admitted to
only one. Their religious exercises were car
ried on on the sidewalk
THE Diario, of Havana, has recently pub
lished articles advocating the restoration Of
peace with the insurgents. It was said that
these articles were inspired by the Spanish
party, and that their object was to prepare the
people of the island for a manifesto of the
prominent Cubans demanding an accommoda-
ton between the so-caled loyalists and the
insurgents, to be inaugurated by tempo
rary cessation of hostilities, and followed by
formal treaty of peace. The bases of
The treaty are made known, and include a
pledge that the isIa.sA- ,-~--.aiu UfiIecu to
the crown or spain; that the people shall elect
representatives to the Cortes; that slavery
shall only be interfered with by the consent of
owners, and, in case that emancipation should
be decreed, then the owners Of slaves are to
be indemnifed. A general pardon will be
granted for all political offenses, and all en-
bargoed property shall be restored to its orig
inal owners.
THE striking workmen at Susquehanna Depot
were paid off by the railroad company and
discharged. On the 1st large number of
them sought admittance to the shops and
were re employed by the company.
PROCEEDINGS in bankruptcy were commenced
on the 1st by the New York Bank of Com
merce against the Rhode Island Spragues.
A FIRE broke out in the Central Hotel at
Millerstown, Pa, on the morning of April L.
Seven persons were burned to death. large
number of adjoining structures were de-
stroyed The loss amounted to nearly $780,,
600.
THE Rhode Island election for State officers
occurred on the 1st. There was no Demo-
cratic ticket. Henry Howard was reelected
Governor by vote of 12,269 to about 1000
for other candidates. Chas. G. Van Zandt
was elected Lieutenant Governor; Joshua M.
Alderman, Secretary of State; Willard
Sayles, Attorney General, and Samuel Clark,
Treasurer. ~
THE United States Supreme Court in a
cent case has decided that the directors of
corporation cannot increase the capital stock
beyond the amount limited in It's charter-in
other words cannot "water the stock ~
without the express consent of stockholders.
A BALLOT for United States Senator from
Massachusetts was taken on the 1st with the
following result: Whole number of votes
cast, 27O necessary for choice, 1856; Dawes
had 95 votes Hoar, IA; Curtis, rs; Adams,
Is Banks, 6 scattering, 5.
THE following is the public debt state
ment, April l.
Six per cent bonds. .......... $1,214.6 663 $50
Five per cent bonds. 5O9,243,4 ,450
Total coin bonds. 81. .i23 2Oe, 800
Lawful money debt. .................. S14,67S,O
Natured debit t............ 6.852 800
IegaI-tender notes 1892, orc S3T
Certificates of deposit.... ........... 51,72t,0OO
Fractional currency. ................ 49lO2,o6O
Coin certificates. ....... ............ ol,U+o,UO
Interest. ......................... 29,676,661
Total debt. S., 295. .O5S,5 ,558
' Coin oil 1886, ,12t s79
Currency NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1926, ,4o1
Special deposits held for redemption
of certificates of deposit as provided
by ..,................. 51,720.000
Total in Treasury $142, 1861, $50
Debt less cash In Treasury So 49,, 500 728
Decrease during the month ..... So, 1888
Bonds issued to Pacific Railway Com
panes, interest payable in lawful
money, principal outstanding. 80. $64,623,512
Interest accrued and not yet paid. 969,3
Interest paid by United States. q, ,691
mails, etc. .......................... 5,5O1, 1867
Balance of interest paid by United