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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
IPublished March II. 1875.]
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eral Laws of 1873, entitled IAN act to amend
Chap 1S8 of the General Laws of 1872, entitled
sAn act to provide for the incorporation of vii
lages.'n
ed in Senate and Assembly, do enact as fol-
lows:
SECTION 1. Sec. 5 of Chap. 165 of the General
Laws of 1873 is hereby amended as follows: Sec
s. The Village Treasurer shall receiv
and take charge of all moneys due said
village or collected by means OF any tax,
license, forfeiture, fine or otherwise, ui-
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
Wisconsin Postal Changes.

The following postal changes were
made in Wisconsin during the week
ending March 13:
observation-disclosures, Grant County,
William III Reed, Postmaster
Discontinued d-Kinnick Kinnick, st.
Croix County.
Name Changed = fremont, Jackson
County, to Hatfield.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
TPublished March 9. 1875.
CHAPTER 113,

AN ACT to amend Chap. 273, General Laws of
1874, entitled An act relating to railroads ex
press and telegraph companies in the State of
Wisconsin,.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, represented
in Senate and Assembly do enact as follows:
SEC. l. Sec. of Chap, 273 of the General
railroads, express and telegraph companies
in the State of Wisconsin, is hereby
amended to read as follows: All railroads III
the State of Wisconsin are hereby divided into
two classes, to be known as Glass A and Class y.
Glass shall include all railroads or parts OF rail-
roads in the State of Wisconsin now owned or
operated managed or leased either by the ST.
Paul Railway Company the Chicago & North
western Railway Company or the Western Union
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
Published March 9, 1851

AN ACT to amend Sec. 45 of Chap. 100, Revised
Statutes of Wisconsin, entitled g Of courts held
by Justices of the Peace
The people of the State of Wisconsin, represented
in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
SEC. /. Sec. 45 of Chap. 100 of the Re-
vised Statutes of the State of Wisconsin, entitled
of courts held by Justices of the Peace"i is here
by amended SO as to read as follows: Sec. %,
Justice of the Peace, or at the adjourned hour,
such Justice shall be present and have his office
open for the transaction of business during all of
such hours. Upon the return or process duly
served the Justice shall call the for trial at
the hour or time specified in such process, but
said Justice shall wait one hour after the time
specified in such process for the appearance of
both parties unless they soeyer Lsoonerl appear.
SEC 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after it's passage and publication.
Approved March 4, 1875. e-COPY. d
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
Published March 9, 1851
TD01T0n 40

AN ACT to prevent and punish cruelty to ami
mais. 4sa
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows: yssge .s eas. 1 Fsua
SECTION 1. Every person who shall willfully
beat strike torture cruelty use, in any manner.
any horse or other animal, either belonging to
himself or another, shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and be punished by Imprisonment
in county Jail not exceeding ten days. or by
fine not exceeding fifty dollars $3.50 nor less than
one dollar ($, together with all costs prosecu.
ton. su
SEQ 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after it's passage and publication
Approved March 3, 1875. SB-COPY.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
THE MARK E.TS.

- q - MARCH 22, 1875.
to choice, $51505.45; white wheat extra, $500
2 Northwestern, $1.1601.fa; No. 2 Milwaukee
spring, 1.1S@1 90. Rys-Western, 90195c. Bar
tey-Sl 30@1 .32N. Corn-S4@85c. OATS West
ern, 57gssc. Pork-New mess, $2o7O02o75.
16c. Wool-Domestic fleece, 5a065c. geeues~
S1000013 90. Hoqs-Dressed, Western, $92-@
$50; live, Ss.000S.50. Sheep-Live, $6.001S00.
CHIcAao.-BeeUes-Cho $5. .9006.25 good,
stock, $37sG5oo; stock cattle, $3.5O@450.
dressed aegsLlve sg@s g9Sa to choice, $9@s
choice, S5;5O@6.50: Butter--Choice. yellow,
Mess, new, $19.7501s.o5.- Lard-Sia.6 .6o@l3.65..
Cheese-New York Factory, 17@17hc; Western
Factory, 16A017c. Ftour-White winter extra,
espring, No. T ssa@esac. $50 sssas corn- No. Mnsa.
66H@66Ac. Oats-No. 2. 53&@53hc. Rye-No.
3, 95097hc. Barley-No. 2, $10S01.14. Wool
-Tub-washed, 45058c; fleece. washed, 400,
Soc; fleece, unwash ID, K27037c. Lumber
First clear, $52O0G55.o0; second clear, $4,000
$120O@13.oO; ''A' Shingles, ss.0O0325; Lath,
$2.O00e.25.
CINcINNArI.-Hear- s5oo051o WAsa,-Red,
S1.10O112. 1 C0rn-6S069c. -S1O901 10.
Oats-59@60c. BARLEY - S1.2O0i.25. PORK
S2075021.00 L1rd-141144c.
81. .LouIs.--CatAe-Fa to choice, s55c0625.
Hogs-Lives S6.O00S.25. Flour-XX Fall, $500
4s0. Whedt-No: Red Fall, $1.1101.12 Corn
pMo. p = o'sg0aNe; q dase; ., OGtsLNo. 2 $4,000;
@l 90. Pork-Mess, saos7A0ao.5o. Lard-i3N
013Ac. Rs
MILwAUKEE.-Fzour-Sp Xxx, S460150o.
Whedt-Spring, No. 1. 98098Hc; No. 2, eSH
093Ac Corn-No. 2. 6615 067c. Oats NO. 2
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26

the 10Th the crops were in splendid condition.
and large crop was sure, butif copious rains
fell within two weeks there would r be the
largest harvest ever known. ss..s 4.., =;
AFEw evenings ago water-spout at Fay
etteville, Tenn, caused an immense overflow
of Morris Creek, and houses, furniture and
live stock were swept away, and over $780,
600 worth of property was destroyed. The
water-spout continued half an hour, until it
fell CONCEALED into immense Jumps, which
knocked holes in the roofs of houses and
killed many animals Another water-spout
occurred near Lynchburg, carrying away two
distilleries and many outhouses.
PosTMAsTERs have been officially instructed
that on all mailable matter Of the third class
(Which includes articles of merchandise and
transient newspapers and magazines) postage
must be prepaid at the rate of one cent for
each ounce or fraction thereof.
ACCORDING to Gen. Butler, the "Civil-
Rights bill does not give any right to col
ored man to &c into a drinking saloon with
out the leave of the proprietor and " bar
ber-shop-is private business in which the
law does not interfere
A NEW ORLEANS. dispatch of the Dist says
Gov. Kellogg had received the Wheeler
award, but had not officially published it. 1t
was understood, however, that the commit
tee had decided that about eleven Conserva-
tive members not returned elected by the
Returning Board were entitled to seats, and
that about six Conservatives whose election
was claimed by the Conservative Committee
are not entitled to seats. Under this award
the House will be Democratic and the Senate
Republican, with a small Republican major
ity on joint ballot.
a TORNADO passed through portions of
Georgia and South Carolina on the 20th
Residences and outhouses were demolished,
and several persons were killed and others
injured. H
JOHN PARKER has been confirmed as
United States Marshalfor the Western Dis
trict of Michigan.
The Elizabeth Life Insurance Company of
Elizabeth, N. j., has failed.
A RESOLUTION has been introduced into the
New Jersey Senate requesting the Congress
sional delegation from that State to use their
influence for the repealso the amendments to
buc Suuuly OIFA FA1APplOpAAooiOh Jill oOuUAAAS
the rate of postage on transient newspapers,
etc. The partial restoration of the franking
privilege was also condemned as granting
free use of the mails to a favored few at the
expense Of the many. y..-.a..-.s.s-.-a-.-.ss s.-zses
THE Ouachita Valley, in Louisiana, has
been recently visited by a tornado which
caused great loss of life and destruction of
property. Smithland was leveled to the
ground, and at Rays Point plantation build
ings, fences, mules, horses and cattle were
scattered for miles. The track of the tornado
was 800 yards wide and extended for fifteen
miles.
: On the goth the South Carolina Legislature
refused to adopt an address demanding the
removal of State Treasurer Cardeza. The
vote in the Senate was yeas II, nays 1S;
House-yeas As, nays 63. This was regarded
as vindication Of Gov. Chamberiain's Ad-
ministraton and of the integrity of the pres
ent management of the State finances.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26

1t is said to be a sure sign that
Montana man is good-natured when he
lets the baby play with his revolver.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
/, Alphonso, live and learn
Seeing Nature 90 astern.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote them.
That one of the finest of American critics
should make Nature "go astern," as
though she were sailor or a steamboat,
is simply absurd.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26
y. S. sENATE--ExTRA SESSION.

In the Senate, on the 10th, the report
of the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1874 was
presented and 1850 additional copies ordered
printed. Speeches were made for and against
by Messrs. Howe, Logan, Morton. Edmunds and
Mcdonald. The further consideration OF the
resolution was then, by a vote OF 33 to 30, post
poned until the second Monday in December
next "A resolution was offered approving the
Presidents recent action in Louisiana. obJec-
tion being made to its present adoption, 1t was
laid over ]. :. Executive session and adjournment
In the Senate, on the 18th, resolution
was offered authorizing the Select Committee on
the Civil Service to sit during the recess. The
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty was debated in ex-
ecutiye session. Adjourned.
THE civil-service resolution was called
up in the Senate on fhe 18th, and the point of
order raised that it's consideratlonSwas in the ma
ture of legislative action, and that it was there
fore out of order: "A resolution to adjourn sine
die was submitted and laid over under the rules
-. The Hawaiian treaty was ratified in executive
session-51 to 12-after the adoption of an amend
ment providing that during its pendency the
Hawaiian Government shall not cede nor lease
any port, bay or naval station to any foreign pow
er except to the United States. Adjourned
In the Senate, on the 10Th, the resolu-
tion authorizing the Special Civil-Service Com
mittee to sit during the recess was agreed to-.
In executive session several Presidential ap-
pointments were confirmed Adjourned.
In the Senate, on the Goth, a substitute
for the Frelinghuysen resolution approving the
course of the President in relation to affairs in
Louisiana was offered. resolution to postpone
its Consideration until December neKtxwas 1ost--
"a to 80. After remarks by Mr.. Bayard. "a motion
to strike out the word approved was rejected
-16 to %. Messrs. Herman and Eaton opposed
the resolution when Mr.. johnson obtained the
floor, and yielded to motion for executive ses-
sion. Adjourned.
INlthe Senate, on the l22d, Mr.. Johnson
spoke in opposition to the resolution approving
the Presidents course in Louisiana insisting
that it could not properly be considered because
it was in the nature Of legislation, The speech
lasted two hours and attracted considerable at
tention. .Messrs. Bogy. Withers and Randolph
also opposed the resolution. Adjourned.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26

What literary journal would print
such lines as these from an ordinary
writer?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-03-26

In the Senate, on the 10th, the resolu-
tion authorizing the Speclai Civil-Seryice Com
mittee to sit during the recess was agreed to-.
In executive session several Presidential ap-
pointments were confirmed Adjourned.
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Campanin and Nannetti have been singing this
month at Bologna
stephen Heller has received another decoration this
time from spains boy monarch.
"Ahned the Captive Prince, is still running at the
Arch street Theatre Philadelphia
Nine Clara sohaunsna played rsooatiy al Dr-siau
her husbands concerto in A minor
Signor Grazani will appear as Rigoletto during the
next carnival at the Fenice, Venice.
Miss Charlotte Thompson is playing 'The Hunch
back" and 'Camilc" at the Walnut Street Theatre,
Philadelphia
AbrlgneGo, the tenor, who made such hasco here
during the Lucca season. singing the Teatro Ar.
gentinl, Rome
stoz Cary, Nicolini ana Cotogni will be the principal
solo artists in the first perform of "Aida at the
Imperial Opera House, ST. Petersburg
Miss Alice May prima DONNA has reached Calcutta on
her way from Australia, and has made English opera
boufe great favorite in the Indian capital
Hans yon Bllow appears to night at Chickering Hall
in an entirely new programme. He will be assisted by
of the orchestral players the Philharmonic
Society.
The concert for the benefit OF Mile Leonora Rita will
take place g Chckerng Hall tomorrow evening The
lady will have the assistance of number of popular
artists
Miss Clan Morris had immense house at the
Brooklyn Academy OF Music Christmas night Her
manager, MI John r. Smith, proposes to take her on
provincialtour
Mr. JamesW. Morrissey manager OF the travelling
Filth Avenu, Theatre troupe the recipient many
valuable presnts from tho company at the conclusion
OF the New CLEANS season
Herr Edmund Krctschmer, composer OF Munich
has brought ont with success King Ludwigs Theatre
Royal new ppera called "Die Folkunger," modelled
upon WagnerJ two best operas
Three performances Of the Messiah we're gwen dur.
ing the third week Of the present month Manches
ter, England. In the same city Alban created quite
iurore in opera at the same time
On December Nine Christine Nilsson had benefit
at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, in which she appeared
as Valentine Lies Huguenots.n The house was
crammed in evtry part and the fair btnsGcidro made
the most brilliant success ever known in that city
Wachtel sings tonight at the Academy Of Music in
role in which b. has won his greatest trumphs Mau-
rico in al Trovtorc Tho rest of the cast is as fol-
lows:-Mme Wagner, soubrettc, as Lconora mile
Eugene Pappenhem, the best Leonora wc have had
since Parcpa ant Nilsson being thrown aside although
belonging 10 therompany) Nine Clara Perl as Azucena
Mr. Gunzbcrger IS Count Dl Luna
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
THE Gobs OF THE GALLERY.

THBIR NOISY NUBERANcE AT BOOTHS THEATRE.
To THE EDITOR W TIE HRRALD:-
II Messrs Jarett Palmer desire to retain tho
patronage Of the especable class OF the theatre
public i would y advisable for them 10 pay little
more attention tohe behavior OF the hdbitts OF the
gallery, or family prcle in their theatre on Christ.
mas evening, prevpus TO the rising Of tho curtain al
Booths the nos occasioned by the gamins in the
upper circle BY Visiting shouting &c, was perfectly
horrible aud yet nd atache OF the theatre seemed 10
cndeavor 70 prevenit Even during the performance
OF the farce concNding the entertainment the noise
such that the actors and actresses could be heard
by tho audicnce aud IL evidently embarrassed those
upon the stage TO extent almost beyond endurance,
until finally sIme person behind the scenes prompt ed
f,the g,ntlcmen then acting to request the 'au.
dence to be more quiet in order that the farce might
proceed" Why did not the gentleman address the
circle from which the noise came instead OF address
ing the Wide audienceG Several persons, including
adles and tler escorts left the theatre before the
close OF the performance Surely some means might be
found by which the fortunate posscssors OF seats in
tho orchesln lower circles might be free from the
disturbance OF those more elevated in their position
II remindcdonc Of the Old Bowery instead OF a moro
fashionabletesort CONNlb.
NEW YORI Dec 2T 1873
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
OPINIONS OF LAWYERS.
Ex-JuDGg MORRIS


Ex-Judge Samuel D. Morris was met by the writer
At his office in Montague street. Brooklyn, late in the
afternoon. The reporter inquired what his opinion
the and effect or the action commenced
by Mr.. Moulton against Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
81 think IT is very proper step for hr houlton to
have taken, and under the circumstances" said tho
counsel, ~ really don't how he could AVOID IL
II was the only protection ne had. He had been in
dcted crminally slander and unable defend
himself against the charge He demanded trial, and
il was denied him. nolle prosequi entered on
the indictment against him despite his protest"
''what think you will be the issue Of the approach
ing sutS"
Now, would rather not express an opinion on the
issue The whole subject must be familiar to the pub
lc and they can draw their own conclusions" F"
''Aro you retained counsel for the plaintiff Judge?"
''Yes, sir, am"
''hr Beach and Mr. Fullerton also, presume,
retained in the suit, they are familiar with the
ground over which the must travel
~ do not really know whether the gentlemen named
are retained in the case or not"
"Do you suppose the material in detail will be
iravcrsed in the trial2n
"Oh no not one-tenh part Of the trash in the other
Ease viii be gone over. IL win be confined simply
tho naked issue--ls is not Mr. Becchcr guilty OF
eduery with Mrs Tilton2 But as have said, would
rather discuss the case as u will soon be before the
tours and that Is tho proper place to dispose OF the
ssue.p
rs the new suit likely TO occupy as long time as
khe old scandal trialYp
~ don't see why u should occupy that length or
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
A sLooP-OF-wAR SOLD.

The sloop-of.war Delaware sold at auction yes
terday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard lhe competition
was pretty lively the rs offer being $40 COO but shs
was finally Knocked down to Captain Buhcr $50 500
She had neither furniture engine, and It VIII iaks
$500 900 TO replace the latter The vessel launched
in 1906 and has only made cruise since, havinA
been used principally about the harbor. She has
been for several years lying IL ordinary She was
built rather for speed than for strength being capable
OF making sixteen knots hour. She Is 81 feet LONG
al the water's edge, and Is feet beam Her
capacity Is 400 tons Though in very bad condt4on
at present and almost useless warke purpOsea she
could be made useful In the merchant service II thor
oughly repaired and oyerhaulcd.
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
THE MUTUAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE

In connection with the appointed meeting Of the rep
resen;atives OF Plymouth church with Mrs Emma O.
Moulton last night reporter sent the residence
Of Rev. Mr. Halliday, In Brooklyn, for information
concerning it Mr. Halliday said he not a member
of the committee and could not therefore, give any IN
formation OF value concercing II.
Mr. Thomas q. Shearman was aftcrward seen and
sad that the committee to meet but that as there
TO be full representation OF both sides there
he thought he would be able 70 give all that anspred
that should be known early as nineP NJ
soon afterward a majority Of the committee met at
Mr. Halliday y's--prosent, DR.. Edward Beecher Mcssrs
j. y. Blair, r. J. Tiney and Thomas O Shearman Dr.
Beecher presided and Mr. Beecher and Mr. Halliday
present. though not taking active part the pro-
ceedings.
As soon as Dr. Boeeher had taken the chair Mr.
Shearman read the letter he had received from Mrs
Moulton.
The committee then entered upon the consideration
OF the letter and after full discussion resolved 10 in-
form MRS Moulton Of their meeting Of the receipt OF
her letter, and TO ask her TO day on which she
appear with the committee aud arrange for the
calling OF mutual council The comrniltee then ad.
lOurned
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
ANOTHER BEECHER LITIGATION.

In the General Term Of the Supreme Court Circuit
Kings county, the suit instituted by DR. Salmon Skin,
ner against Rev Henry Ward Bcecher to recover 5000
the price OF set OF false teeth furnished hy the
tin six years ago, will bo called for trial. Defendant
IN his answer, denies ever having employed plaintiff
and adds further tnat II he did employ him he has no
recollection OF having done so; and finally he pleads
the statute OF limitation Plaintiff denies that the
teeth we're made for Dr. Lyman Beecher ON the order
Of Mrs Henry Ward Beechcr.
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
WHAT MIR. MorIroN SAYS

HERALD reporter called at the residence OF Mr.
Francis D. Moulton, No 90 Remsen street,
Brooklyn yesterday afternoon, for the purpose
Of obtaining from him an expression OF his
views and designs in the prosecution of the
newly arranged campaign against the pastor Of
Plymouth church. Mr.. Moulton, who exceedingly
BRIEF said 81 have commenced this suit in vndica.
tion OF my character positively decline to be inter-
viewed upon the subjectn In answer to query as TO
whether General Butler had been retained by him to
prosecute the in connection with General Roger A.
Pryor Mr. Moulton replied that he would not say
whether such the not
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
CHARLES o,CoNoR.

FoRr wAsuISoroS, Dec 2s-l1 Is 7. NJ
Mr.. 0Color was bright and cheerful this morning,
he took sone food al about two O'Clock and aferward
did not appear so well After niehtfal, however, he
fell into q quiet sleep, which continued for several
houra
The New York herald., 1875-12-29

rcsefusIon was rnopted py SUnowrng vote:-Yeas-
Dorsheimer Willers and Pratt 3; nays Hopkins, l.
The Commissioners OF the Canal Fund then ad-
iourned
The New York herald., 1875-12-29

sideraton Of the subject has made up his mind 20
vote for change what he expects say summer
70 students OF Columbia or Cornell or Amherst or
wesleyan, inquiring why they not 20 have the
pleasure OF friendly contest with usg What Is
TO become OF our reputation for pluck II actually
Withdraw when the mere rnmor OF the proposed
change has caused hints and nsnuations which, 70
graduates proud OF their college, ntolerableY
Those therefore, who in favor OF giving up the
struggle must in the first place. be satisfied that
nave no reasonable chance OF IN the national
association; Tor otherwise they doing cruel piece
OF injustice 10 our reputation as oarsmen, by limiting
the maximum OF success victory single col
lege, thus cutting OF from all chance or ever hold
ing the position Of champion Of American colleges;
and IN the second place. having decided, II is but
lar that they should give 70 graduates 10 whom the
care OF the reputation OF the college outside of Cam
bridge Is lntrusted satisfactory with which 10
keep up her reputation in the outside world.
A HARVARD GRADUATE.
The New York herald., 1875-12-29
TIKI SCANDAL REOPENED.
Francis D. MOultOn Sues Henry Ward
Beecher for Malicious Prosecution.

DAMAGES FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.