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Year: 1867

When General Sheridan made his famous
dash through Virginia the enemy melted
before him like snow before the sun. When
he marched through the Northern States
lately, under the auspices of the Radicals,
the Radical majorities melted away just
as rapidly. The power of his presence
was felt as much on one occasion as on the
other. Here in New York, where he stay
ed longest, came oftenest, and made the
most and longest speeches, the Radi-
calls were defeated by over sixty thousand
majority. He has just lett Massachusetts,,
and there the Radical majority was great
ly reduced. If he had remained till the
election was over, that wool-dyed Radical
Commonwealth might have gone for the
Conservatives. He was induced to go to
Pennsylyania just before the election there,
and Radical defeat followed. So it was
Sheridan has proved as potent in the field
of politics as on the battle tield.-N. Y
Herald.
Year: 1867

Ex~GovERNoR PERRY, Of South Caro-
lima who is Union man tried in the fire
one who fought secession in 1888, in 1850,
and in 1861, and held almost single
handed combat with an adverse public
sentiment, as is well known, refuses to
subscribe to the Radical theory Of recon.
struction. In late letter he says


at is idle folly to tell the people of South
Carolina that capital and immigrants will
flow into the State when reconstructed on
the Black Republican platform. On the
contrary, as soon as this negro government
is organized, every dollar of foreign capi-
tai in South Carolina will be withdrawn,
and not one cent will come here seeking
investment Nor will any foreigner move
here TO settle, under negro rule, and the
confusion and disturbance which it will
give rise to in the State Mr. Calhoun pre-
dicted, years ago, that if the negro was set
free the Northern people would insist on
his right Of suffrage, and, il allowed, the
negroes would seize the government and
the white people would have 10 leave the
State"
Year: 1867

THE widow of President Lincoln has
never visited the old home in Springfield.
She said she could never summon up nerve
TO do So A year or so ago she came to
the town, and quite alone, went to the St
Nicholas, then the leading hotel Of the
place. Dressed in black and hidden by a
long thick mourning veil, she was not at
first recognized; but on disclosing her
name, received all the attentions due her
former position and her misfOrtunes.


Mrs. Lincoln took up her residence for a
while in Chicago, but does not seem dis.
posed to remain there permanently. as she
has sold ont her furniture, and Is staving
for the summer at hotel in Racine, Wis
cosin. Mr. Robert Lincoln is practicing
law in Chicago and shus none Of the Lin
coin family remain in Springfield, town
which will henceforth owe its chief cele-
brity to the fact that il was thehome Of the
head of that family.
Year: 1867




New York, August 12.-The Herald's
Washington special says: The absorbing
topic in this city is the development of ihe
alleged project to manufacturing evidence
against the President with the view of se-
curing his impeachment. The public
opinion is nearly equally divided as to the
real object of the conspiracy as well as to
who are the real conspirators. Many per-
sons, principally Radicals, believe that the
disclosures just made through the applica-
ton Of Conoyer for pardon are part of
the operations of plot between the Presi-
dent and certain of his friends, with Dun
ham and his satellites, to create reYulsion
OF feeling in regard to the impeachment
to bring contempt upon the efforts of the
leaders OF that movement. In all proba-
{ bility this may work very benefcially upon
( the next Presidential election, but they say
they cannot believe that a politician so
shreWd and crafty as Ben Butler would ever
be guilty of so great a blunder as to
compromise himself by plotting in COM
pany with a criminal convicted of
perjury to concoct false evidence against
the President of the United States. These
people are confident that few DAYS will
suffice to clear up these charges against
Ashley, Butler & Co, when the character
OF the plot viii be made manifest. On the
other hand, the number of those who en-
tertain no doubt whatever of the genuine
ness of the revelations is very large, and it
is claimed by them that few days instead
of revealing a Conservative plot will lay
before the country developments still more
startling than any hitherto made.
Year: 1867

by A CONSOLIDATION OF THE ASH
WILLIE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous and united
support of the UNION AND DIsPArCH By the
patrons Of both the former papers. the Proprie-
tors are enabled to present a Newspaper hiths
to unsurpassed in this city or Stats


IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS, our paper will compare favorably IT'D
the best in the entire country; and in saying
this. we only repeat the expressions Of many
our patrons, who are most capable Of judging in
uch matters.
Year: 1867

The citizens Of St. Louis are down on the
bakers. They say that they do not give
them any more bread for their money now
than they did before the late heavy decline
in -four They are talking about public
meeting 70 " protest.n
Year: 1867

And FOR the special pleasure and profit Of the
young. each week we will give general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall find
its way into our columns unfit for the psrusal Of
the mothers and daughters Of the land. Depre-
eating the demOraiizing ssnsatioDalism Of many
contemporary journals. we shall eschew that
character; striving to give thersadsr substantial
matter. Preferring TO be useful rather than


snsatiOnal.
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admOnish the Southern
people to be seIfreliant, and shall do what We
may be able to induce tho establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To this end we win pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the diversif-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
uent Of Southern resources.
Year: 1867

MEsSRs. EDIToRs:-The great mistake at
the close Of the war our planters made, was
the neglect of corn and all breadstuf
crops, making cotton the first and corn the
last consideration. That great mistake is
the cause of our present trouble-l may
say our bankruptcy. The next (that is the
present crop was IN degree changed.
The planter from necessity was forced to
pay attention to his pressing wants, and
planted more corn, but he still in fancy
saw high prices for cotton and again made
cotton the first consideration, and though
the seasons were propitious, yet it is doubt
full if enough of corn is made to serve the
country until another crop. But few have
any to spare, and many will not have
enough for their own use.


No agricultural people can thrive until
they learn the lesson that they cannot do
so, and buy the provisions they could MAKE
at home Some of those who read this,
may be old enough to carry their recollec-
tions back to 1925. That is the year (lf L
recolIect aripht) when cotton sold for over
30 cents per pound. The next year it fell
in nrice and sold for and cents, and re-
NAMED at those prices for five or six years.
The prices of 1925 brought the fruits con-
sequent upon high prices, an imitation OF
values, and the following years of low prl-
ces, brought their tllals ana suHerlngs'
Many planters OF wealth were sold out by
the sheriff and constable, and those who
struggled through and weathered the
storm, passed through many years of
trouble to overcome the errors committed
in that one year of high prices. They did
work through by the closest economy and
good management They raised their own
mules and horses, their own meat and corn
abundaDtIy The writer well recollects the
first drove Of mules and hogs that ever
came into this section Of Middle Georgia.
They attracted as much interestsas circus
does in our day They brought their
mules and hogs to poor market as plant
ers raised enough themselves. The mules
were finally sold out, three for 800, OF
S3331 each, and the pork at &c. per 10.


We must realize the fact that we must
pass through the same ordeal. History is
repeating ITSELF and to come through safe
we must raise our own corn, hogs, mules
and all other things we can, making 1t our
first consideration, thus save the money,
and not attempt to make the money by
raising cotton to pay for them. We must
also realize the fact that we cannot get the
profit out Of the cotton to paylfor these
Year: 1867

Courage, brother. do not stumble,


Though the path be dark as night;
There's star to guide the humble,-


Trust in God and do the right.
Let the road be rough and dreary,


And its end far out Of sight,
Foot it bravely, strong or weary,


Trust IN God and do the right.
Perish policy and cunning,


Perish all that fears the light,
Whether losing, whether winning,


Trust in God and do the right.
Trust no party. sect or faction;


Trust no leader in the fight;
But in every word and action,


Trust in God and do the right.
Trust no lovely form OF passion


Friends may look like angels bright;
Trnst no custom, school or fashion,


Trust in God and do the right.
Simple rule and safest guiding,


Inward peace and inward might,
Star upon our path abiding,


Trust IL God and do the light.
Some will hate thee, some viii love thee !;
Some will Halter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above thee,
Trust in God and do the right.
Year: 1867

hdiior hnQuirc2 In nay last commune
cation L gave the cost OF producing cotton
IN India and America. L now propose to
point out our past and present mistakes,
and afterwards the remedy. When the war
closed the high prices which cotton brought
led us into the hope that one crop made
and sold at 50 Or 4Oc. per lb. would make
enough money to last lis without another
eitort) as long is we lived no thought was
given to the future Of the country, on to
those who would be left behind after we
had reapeI the greenback harvest, which
we intended to convert into gold, hide it
and ourselves away out Of harm in some
better country. Our Old men were busy,
our young men rented farms, and Yankees
camo South to partake of the scramble all
bidding high wages for the freedmen, each
ANXIOUS to procure as many hands as would
cultivate every acre Of land, rich or poor.
Texas planters came to Georgia and other
States. still overbidding for the laborer,
securing the assistance of the Bureau to
further their ends. Thu e that had secured
enough hands pitied the less fortunate, and
all went to work. At what ? Planting
cotton, neglecting corn-some planting no
corn at all, expecting Gf ever needed) to
pay for it out of the cotton to be sold at 35
to 4Oc. Per lb. None seemed to reflect that
if success crowned their effort the price
might dWindle down to 15c. OF less, and
Year: 1867

Riches pass away like shadows on the
water; they are the most ineOnstant of
friends. Those that are dear to US die :;
and our9riendships are not immortal,
all men stand upon the margins of their
graves; and one thing alone Is beyond
the reach of fate-the judgment that is
passed upon the dead.
Year: 1867

BADLY MIxBD.-The overland mail is evident
ly badly mixed institution. To illustrate, we
cite the following On Wednesday last we re-
ceived, per overland mail, Washington letter,
dated August 3lst. Just eighteen days across
the continent The following day Thursday
we received another letter from the same corre-
spondent which was post-marked July lG, and
as consequence had been over two months in
making the trip. This diliatoriness in one in
stance and expedition in the other, is what we
fail to understand, and gives the idea that the
overland mail is badly mixed institution. In
fact, it seems to be run without any regard to
system or regularity, and if there is any system
about it, it is that of fits and starts. The sta>
tOniug of one or two active postal agents along
the line would have an excellent effect. There
i, evidently carelessness on the part of Postmas-
tiers in "making up the mails, and to this cause
we doubt not many of the unreasonable deten-
tiOus may be attributed. A Jealous discharge of
duty on the part of Postmasters, and systematic
management on the part of contractors, would
make the overland mail all that can be desired.
Year: 1867

GREENBACKs. some reason or other Trea-
sury notes have taken a downward course and
are now quoted at 60 "a 10. Heretofore greens
backs have passed current in this market at IS
cents, but should the present depreciation cons
tinue lower standard will have to be adopted.
At the present rate, parties who have occasion
to use these notes in making remittances suffer
losses of from to per cent. A tax that cannot
business interests. The proper way to dispose
ofthis greenback question would be to take them
at San Francisco quotations, neither more nor
less. "To this complexion will it come at last"
and the sooner the rule is adopted the better it
will be for all concerned
Year: 1867

ORo FINo.-This week we made brief
visit to the Oro Fino in company with Mr..
Cove, the Superintedent, who acted as guide
while we traversed the labyrinths of the
mine. We bade adieu to the light of day
and went down, down in the darkness until
we arrived where numerous candles were
lighted and many strong armed miners were
taking out the shining ore. The ledge be-
comes wider and better as it increases in
depth. At present it varies form four to
seven feet in width, and richer ore than was
ever before known in the mine is being TAX
en- out. The almost PERPENDICULAR castings
consist of smooth granite that have very
neat appearance, where the quartz is taken
out. Upon our return to the surface we
examined the dump pile and found several
ttuns of rock that had the appearance of hav-
ing come in contact with shower of molten
gold that had spattered over and penetrated
1t throughout Owyhee AUolanche.
Year: 1867

CHIMNEY FLUEs.-At this season of the year
preparing for winter, it would be well to have
their chimney fues swept, and thus guard
against possible conhagration. In all cases
whe,e from neglect the fiues burn out the city
authorities impose a fine of $50 and costs. The
ordinance requires that chimueys be swept once
in each month. In cases where fues take fire,
it will be found that one or two handfulls of salt
thrown in the stove or fireplace will almost
Immediately extinguish the flames. This is much
safer and infinitely more certain than to drag out
the burning wood and take chances of setting
the house on fire.
Year: 1867

ngPFrom the Racine Journal we learn
that on last Saturday morning frightful
accident happened at Heck's brewery, to
one of the employees, German by the
name of Fred Bummer. Bummer went
down in the cellar to take the covers off
from the huge vats of beer, which had been
kept boiling all night. The covers are
double, and are divided into sections which
are so constructed that they fit closely in
the center. Bummer had taken one of the
sections off, and was trying to raise the
other, when his feet slipped, and he fell,
waist deep into the boiling beer. Without
any aid, he managed to get out of the vat,
and went down ladder, to where there
was vat of cold water, into which he
plunged. Then for the first time did cry
of agony escape him. His companions
alarmed by the shrieks of distress, hastened
. the spot where poor hummer was lying
writhing in the agony of death. Assist
ance was obtained, and the sufferer was
taken home, when his clothes were taken
off horrible sight presented itself; from
the breast to the soles of his feet the Skin
was scalded off leaving only a quivering
mass Of raw and bleeding fesh.- The un
fortunate man fingered few hours in ter
rible suffering, when death put release
to his agony. Mr.. Bummer was about 2s
] years Of age, and unmarried.
Year: 1867

The Legislature of last year provided for
a special commission to revise and remodel
the laws for the assessment and collection
of taxes. The special commission have
performed their task, and submitted the
result to the Legislature in the form of a
bill, which, through the kindness of Sena-
tor Whitman, is before US. 1t provides
that the Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors
shall be County Assessor, and superintend
the assessment of the real estate of his
County. He shall appoint such number OF
District Assessors as the labor may re-
quire, not exceeding seven in a County.
The assessment of real estate shall be made
once in three years. An account of build
ings erected or destroyed shall be taken
every year.


In assessing improved land, the land it.
self and the improvements shall be valued
separately, and then aggregated, so that
unimproved land may not pay, as hereto.
fore, an undue proportion of taxes. The
Town Clerk serves notices upon persons
liable to list personal property, who are
required to appear before Justice of the
Peace and make oath to their taxable prop
erty. If they fail to appear or refuse to
swear, the Justice enters judgment against
them for penalty of $50, and issues an
execution against the person. No persons
sworn statement shall be held conclusive.
All valuations must be made in the cur
rency with which taxes are usually pay
able; and all property valued at what it
would ordinarily sell for at private sale and
what the Assessor or person listing believes
the owner, if he desired to sell, would ac-
ccpt in full payment.


The method of collection, by Town and
County Treasurer, and the provisions reg
ulating sale of lands for taxes, redemption
from sales, deed upon non redemption, and
the like, are not substantially changed, but
are vastly abridged and simplified, and
clothed in clear and concise language, so as
to be easily understood.


The bill appears to be framed with much
care, and will come nearer to meeting the
wants of the case than anything we have
heretofore seen.
Year: 1867

| wish to inform those teachers who have
been long expecting visit from the County
Superintendent, that / have not forgotten
them, but am using all diligence to get
around to them. have been engaged in
visiting schools since the first of December,
and intend to continue until | have visited
every school in the County which hope
to accomplish by the first of March And
I am glad to be able to report that so far
find the schools generally well attended
and in prosperous condition.


SAMUEL PARKS
Year: 1867

PROPOSED CBANGE.-We understand that
it is proposed to make an effort in the pres
ent Legislature to change the law providing
that newspapers shall have been in exist
ence at least six months before they shall
be entitled to the county printing. We
hope that any such an attempt will be
promptly met and Immediately defeated.
An established press is the demand of the
times, and it is not reasonable orjust that
an upstart of few weeks standing should
receive the advantages justly belonging to
q permanent concern.
Year: 1867

HWhile in Chicago last week, we
were at various times handsomely enter
tanned at that splendid establishment,
Kingsley's Restaurant, at which place you
can call for what you want, and always get
what you call for. And although his
charges are some higher than one horse
establishments, they are always willingly
and ungrudgingly paid, for it is pleasure
to pay for exactly what you call for, cooked
and served up in the very best style.
Year: 1867

W Although the goods have been 60
ing from Wheeler & Co.'s store for the
last week almost as fast as they could be
served out, and the pay taken, there is
still an immense stock left. Call and pur.
chase while the prices are down, and be
fore the most choice goods are taken.
Year: 1867

Tomorrow is the anniversary of
the birthday of the immortal Scotch poet,
Robert Burns. Scotchmen do not, and
other men should not, need reminding that
we should not neglect to appropriately
commemorate the birth of the original and
natural genius. Scotland's great poet.
Year: 1867

CoNsIsTANcy.-A Dutchman at Denver
married second wife a week after the loss
of wife number one. The Sabbath follow
ing the bride asked her lord to take her a
riding, and was 'cut up" with the follow
ing response: "You think ride out NIT
another woman SO soon after the death OF
mine frow. No, no."
Year: 1867

W Since the late fires at GAINESVILLE, the
citizens are awakening to the importance
of protecting the city against the ravages
of fire. Before the horse is stolen is the
time to lock the stable door,
Year: 1867

In order to increase the circulation OF
the CHRONICLE throughout the County, we
make the following proposition to any md
all who are willing to undertake the get
ting up of clubs of subscribers.


For club of eighty subscribers at y loo
each, we will present as premium to The
getter-up of the club, splendid
Year: 1867

.V-During our late visit to Chicago,
being desirous of visiting places of most
noted interest, we did not neglect the al
most world-renowned Opera House. We
were most handsomely entertained amused
and interested in the performance and sing.
ing by celebrated Italian Opera Troupe
of "Ernanni," and although every word
was in Italian, not word of which was
understood by one in a hundred, it was
acted and sung so WE'LL that it had, to be
repeated night after night to audiences
ranging from l 800 to 5000, and we were
so charmed and entranced that we can still
hear, in our imagination, the soul stirring
strains of that celebrated Troupe, and ths
loud peals of the powerful orchestra.
Year: 1867

1t is well known fact that one-half the heat pros
duced from the burning of fuel passes rapidly out
of the chimney, and is total loss to the consumer.
If this escape could be checked wholly in part,
the amount of fuel used TO attain certain tempera-
ture would be much less This object has been fully
attained by this new invention 1t from one
third to one half the fuel. 1t radates double the
amount of heat of any cylinder equal size. 1t is
spark arrestor. 1t is neat and tasty contrivance,
itchen railroad or office stove and is perfect
governor 1t cannot get out of repair and will pay
for itself every two months 1t has been thoroughly
tested and has proved the satisfaction of house
holds that it is the lest invention of the kind in
the country. 1t is sold by w. S. BOVINE, at Ar
undelps tin shop, in Dodgeville. Price only six
dollars n14-tf