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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-12-17

force, but there shall be no relaxa-
tion in prosecuting the war until the
savages are brought absolutely under
the yoke. The war in Texas may
be looked upon as just begun, and
the probabilities are it will be one Of
tierceness, and may be of considera-
bic duration, Much apprehension
for the hostile manifestations of the
savages beyond the confines of Iowa
and Minnesota has been felt by the
frontier settlements of the States
The Secretary regrets to say our force
is not sufficient to spare troops in
such numbers as will quiet altogeth-
er these alarms.
The operations of the army in
Utah have in themselves been inn
portant, and fraught with momen-
tous results. The people of that
territory however, still evince spirit
of insubordination and moody dis
content. The necessity which called
forth the presence of troops in Utah
will require strong force still to be
kept there. Much praise is bestow-
ed upon Gen. johnson and the Off
GERS under his command.
The disbursements amountsto near
ly $40, 100000 in the Quartermas-
ter's Department. Every voucher
has been filed with the exception of
$4,000. Nothing will be lost.
AS to the artillery school of prac-
tice at Fort Monroe, SO long an OBJ
ject desired among the military men
of the country, this, the Secretary
says, has been established, and bids
fair to realize all the benefits to the
service which its friends anticipated.
He calls attention to the necessity
of providing for the payment of
claims brought against the Govern
ment by different States and Terri
tories for services heretofore render
ed by volunteer forces in the suppress
sion Of Indian hostilities.
The Secretary says he has attempt
ed as far as possible to meet the first
wishes of Congress in reducing the
expenses, and the estimates Of the
fiscal year are less than the appro-
priations for the last year by the
sum of 50, 16O, ,4sS. They are less
than the estimates laid before Con-
gress at the last session by the sum
Of $2,736, ,40S. They amount in the
aggregate to $40, ,0l0, ,0S0; and he en-
tertains strong hope that the ex-
penditure may be still further redu-
ced in the course of another year. -
1t affords him pleasure to say that
notwithstanding the Indian Wars in
Washington, New Mexico and Tex
as, all of which were unforeseen and
unexpected, still, unless there shall
be further and larger demands for
expenditures in suppressing other
Indian hostilities, additional to those
already incurred in Washington,
New Mexico and Texas, there will
be no necessity for asking appropri-
ations in the shape of deficiency
bill. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-06-09

ly rs incongruous as a woman in the
Senate or the Forum. The true idea
of civilization will,never be unfolded
till woman has been placed upon an
equality with man. In the cabin of the
Mayfower; in the war of the revolution,
when the wives loaded the muskets,
there were such men, because there
were such women. The grandest
transaction of history is unfolded, when
she stands nearest to man as an equal;
and when Christianity shall have reach
ed its highest point, her heart Will near
his hand. Let woman stand upon the
ground of her human nature, and there
will be mutual honor and mutual help !;
then will be no discordant music in the
march from the paradise which they
left together-to that paradise which
they hope to attain. Great applause.
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The Press.

Soul of the world. the Press! the Press,
What wonders hast thou wrought.
Thou rainbow realm of mental bliss
Thou starry sky of thought. -..-E
As dew unto the thirsty flowers, .--z
As the blessed light of heaven,
And widely as the summer showers,
Thy silent aid is given.
Yet canst thou fame upon the earth
Like the dread volcanoes glow:
And tyrants tremble at thy birth
As at an earthquakes throe.
Hast thou not lit the darkest land,
And broke the fellest chain ...
The despot's red accursed hand
Shall never forge again?
Another sun thy brightness rose ..
Der the dark benighted world,
And on thy panic-stricken foes
Thy lightning flashes hurled,
Dark superstition crouched where'er
Thy thunder scathing fell,
And the murderous lot duaked with fear
AS at the flames of hell.
And pricstly craft and kingly power
Have ssriven to bind thee down;
But ah, how low beneath thee cover
The mitre and the crown!
Thy nod can lop the proudsst head;
The world thy sceptre owns;
The path thou dost to glory tread,
That path is paved with thrones.
Yet art thou gentle as the breeze
The latest breath of day;
But chainless as the mighty seas
In thy rcsistless sway.
At thy command the seals were broke
That bound the silent deep,
And liberty and truth awoke
From centuries of sleep.
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A "FoNT'' OF TrpE:-As a scrap ot
information, with which few Of our rca,
ders are acquainted. we give the pro-
portions in which the different letters
are cast to a font Of type, and in which
they occur in print: az--.z------
Letter E, 1900; T, 900; A, $50; \, o,
S, I: 800; II, $40; R, $40; D, 44O: L, 400:
I, $40; c, ", 800; F, $50; W, Y, 200, 6,
n, 10; B, $50; V, 120; x, 80; Q, 50; J,
X, 40; Z, 20. ,r~rui-T ,g~.ld Il z1f,
Besides these are the combined let
ters: #, 80; #, 40; #, 20; .H,. l5; fl, 10;
@, 10; @, 6. This refers to the small
letters only, leaving out points, capitals.
italics, spaces and accents. The, pro-
portion, for capitals and small capitals
differs from the small letters. In those
| takes the first placd, then T, then A,
and E, &c. ~ -, y..,-. - -. - :,
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b The store Of Mr.. Brown of Musca-
tine, Iowa, was discovered to be on
fire on the night Of the 18th inst, and
when 1t was entered, Mr.. B. was found
lying on the floor in a helpless @condi-
ton. with a pocket .hankerchief stuffed
into his throat, which had been crowd
ed there by the rufians who had rob
bed the store and get it on fire.
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Those sentiments of love which
flow from the heart cannot be frozen
by adversitv
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- The following s'items'' in the
matrimonial way, we submit to our fun
loving readers: .....-
Married in--c county, North Carroll.
ma, Capt. Graves to Miss Nancy
~, The graves, tits said, I'D. , y.
Will yield their dead ..........
When the last trumpet shakes the skies;
e But if God please, a- "l-
From Graves like these .-..r- .. r.t,l
A dozen living folks may rise.
In New Jersey, Mr.. William Bean to
Miss Sarah f. Greenfield. .I2"-=..I 2
If fate shall to their wishes yield, .----
And fate to true love leans, afi s-a
Time may bestow On this Greenfield, ~aG
A lovely crop of Beans. s.s. 5u, 3e
In Erie, Mr.. Henry Wiser to
Lucret1a Head. a J. .o1 l.,.{5 -.ses
Wisely did Henry Wiser wed, r -.E .ssT
In Erie town Lucretia Head; Ia. ~
'Iis hoped that he may highly prize her.
For though she's lost her head, she's Wiser
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The WOOD COUNTY REPORTER,
Is PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, AT
Grand Rapids, Wood CO., Wis.

JOHN n. BRUNDAGE, EDIroR AND PUBLISHER
E. ~ HAiNES, CoRREsPoNDISG EDITOR
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RATES OF JOE WORK.

RATES OF JOE WORK.
-.,r cr.ot Posters first hundred, Sc 90
Vo..i, SUBSEQUENT hundred, 90
ua,f Sheet Posters first hundred, 90
~ ,.,h.,,,urr+ hundred. 90
Quarter ~i,cc, E'osers first hundred, 90
Each Subsequent hundred, 90
Eicht;i Sheet Posters, first hundred, 90
Each subsequent hundred, IS
Ball Tickets according to quality, first
hundred - TO 30 u"
~ ,.,i,s issued from the Office until paid for
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Terms-Two Dollars a-year, in advance
RATES OF ADVER RTISING.
Twelve lines or less is Squarc.)

On. Square three insertions, 81 so
One cnuars three months, 90
One Sarare six months. 90
One Square one year, W
Onc fourth column .hree months, 90
Cac fonrth column six months, lo %
One feur.h column one year, 10 %
cnc half column six months - Is 90
One half column one year, 20 w
One column six months, 20 %
On. column one wear, 40 90
OniTuAky NorlcEs per advertising rates.
CAEDs il Business Directory, not exceeding
six lines, 81 per year
gs~p.y Norrcys, 81, 80 for one animal, and 25
cents for each additional one-paid in advance
Tr,ysIFx7 ADVERTISING payable in advance
!.GaL Apy REFRESHMENTS paid for when affda-
viss arc s ven.
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LECTURE BY THE REV. DIR. CuAPIS.
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J. w. Is. WELCOME,
Eclectic Physician and Surgeon

STEVENS POINT, PORTAGE CO, WIS.
seal s- References:
j. MILLEr NJ. D., Norway, Maine.
G. W. CARLTON, NJ. D.. Bangor City.
J. S. STIDMAN, NJ. D., Poland, Maine.
WV. You've, NJ. D., Portland, Maine.
JOHN KING, NJ D.
Professor Of Obstetrics and the Diseases of Wo.
men and Children, in the Cincinnati Eclectic
Medical Institute, formerly Professor of Materia
Medica, Therapeutics and Medical Jurisprudence
In the MsMphis Institute l4-1y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-06-09
Fact, Fancy and Fun.

1t IS better to hug pretty girl than
an illusion.
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"A young gent in Schenectady suf-
ermg Ing from a too strong sensation of
he more tender feeling defines his
complaint an attack oflassitude.
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Woman and her Work.

,GE ~@e Z
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21
The Telegraph Fleet.

We have after many days Of anxious
anticipation received little news from
the Telegraph Fleet. From the day they
left Plymouth they experienced severe
southerly gales, by which they were driven
far to the north Of the appointed place of
rendcz. Gus, and their operations were thus
delayed for several days. During the rough
weather, the Agamemnon proved herself
very unseaworthy vessel and was in dan
ger of hopelessly laundering. The Cone
which held the cable in position was bro
ken and the cable got adrift, and was
pitched about doubtless to its great injury.
The two vessels and their tenders final
ly arrived on the 'ground, and on the morn
ing of the Goth, a connection of the cable
was effected, the weather being then suffic.
iently calm. The paying out OF the cable
had scarcely cor menced before the wire
snapped. After few hours detention
another splice was made, and the steamers
started, the Agamemnon and her consort
for Ireland, and the Niagara and her
companion for the American coast Sig
mails were kept up between the two fleets
constantly, message being transmitted
every fifteen minutes and all was going
on well till about forty miles had been
paid out, when the electricians on board
the Niagara discovered that the current
was broken. This was at half.past twelve
A. NJ of the 9th. The Niagara was i'm.
mediately put about, and she had already
reached the mid-ocean rendezvous at eight
O'Clock, when first seen by the Alice Nun.
roe.
1t was believed on board the Niagara
that the cause of the second breaking was
kink in the Agamemnon's wire, caused
by its disarrangement during the gale; but
of this there is no certainty.
We think it unreasonable to look fol
success in this attempt, though the ulti
mate accomplishment of the object is be
yond question.
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For the Register.
A New Enemy to the Potato.

MEssRs. EDIToRs-It would seem that
the potato is doomed to become extinct
upon the earth at no distant day, judging
from the enemies with which it has to con-
tend. As if the rot were not enough to
eradicate it, there now appears kind Of
slug which preys upon the leaves of the
plant until there is nothing left but the
bare stalks. This, if it does not entirely
destroy the crop, will materially injure it
| am certain.
During the "grasshopper year | had
field Of potatoes trimmed up in the same
manner by grasshoppers, and the conse-
quence was, the crop was lessened fully
one hall; and l suppose it makes but lit
tie difference whether it is done by grass
hoppers or something else--if the. leaves
are taken off the root ceases to grow.
These insects come from eggs deposited
on the under side Of the leaf by the po-
tato bug, which very much resembles the
striped bug of our gardens, but it is an
other thing entirely. They are also a
most filthy and disgusting creature, as ev-
cry one knows who has hoed potltoes after
they have established themselves upon
them, for they will stick to the hoe ham
die where they will get crushed by the
hand, making hoeing potatoes very dis
agreeable business.
Now do not propose any remedy for
the evil, but simply mention the fact to
call attention to it, and if any one can de.
wise any means to e1terminate them lei
them do SO. They may be shaken Of,
but they will soon crawl up again. l
have motto, d that they have been steadily
increasing for two or three years, till now
they are SO plenty in my garden that my
early potatoes are nearly Invested O.
leaves already. What next will come il
would be hard to conjecture. The rose
and the snow-drop have each their enc
mics which rob them Of their leaves, anC
scarce year passes without some new
pest developing itself to prey upon thu
fruits Of the earth, and to excite man t.
additional watchfuness in guarding thu
numerous blessings which merciful Prov
idence has hitherto SO beautifully heapeC
upon him. K,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21

iyst settlers Of the country seldom resorted
10 blood-shed when negotiation gave any
hope. We now see bloody expeditions
instituted aud pushed ahoad on the most
frivolous pretexts. or none at all, and led
on IVY bioolhounds OF more soulless human
beings. Whole tlibcs in state approach.
ing TO civilization are removed in body
ffom cherished and cultivated homes be-
cause their nearness was distasteful to
their white neightors, OF their lands COW
ctcd.
In an early day, good men labored, with
certainly some success, for the moral and
religious Improvement OF tho Indian tribes.
Now they are given up to minister, to the
avarice and lust Of the trader, with scarce
ly dream of their melioration. We
see the ruins of a great and a noble
race, which it should be our pride
and pleasure to cherish as priceless
relics, trodden under foot almost without
the protest of humanity or religion. How
shall we fare in the hands of the future
historian
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21
A Day at Lake Dunmore.

Lake Dunmore is glorious place.
The wide world affords no greater variety
of scenery, purer water, OF fresher air
than Lake Dunmore Where on earth
can you find place so well adapted for
the relief of the invalid or man in health
in these hot and sultry days, as Lake
Dunmore? Situated in the centre of Old
Vermont, famous for Black Hawk Horses,
fine Sheep, fat Cattle, strong Men and
pretty Women-free from every species OF
slavery, either moral, mental or physical
where every man may be King-and
every woman may be Princess-scooped
out just alongside one of those noble
monuments of Gods greatness, as we'll as
his goodness-whose rugged sides are
clothed with green, as with garment ;"
From whose base issue thousand little
veins, pouring their tiny offerings into the
body of that beautiful lake. Now and
then larger artery comes leaping down
through some dark and shaded grotto, and
with its bright and shining face seems
glad to view the silvery face of the broad
lake, and all its varied surroundings,
although conscious that at the next
moment it is to be dashed to atoms from
some dizzy and ragged precipice below.
As if the bow of promise, which ever ling
ers there, gave it new courage, it writhes
aud tumbles about for "a short time, its at
ours are gathered together and it passes
on--like some gaudy butterfly, satisfied
by making one grand display in this
short life, suddenly il sinks down. as il
chagrined at its vanity seems willing to
pass on unscen, shaded by overhanging
branches, until it nears the lake, when
like the proud and stubborn King Of
Egypt, whose multiplied chastisementi
were'soon forgotten, it. spreads itself
| once more, and ike him, 10 soon swallowed
up to appear no more forever!
Ia the pure water of this lake may BE-
found some of the oldest inhabitants,
in the shape of 20 ID. trout ;-as well al
the Fillibastcring an voracious pickerel
who like sharp i" human critters" deiigh
in swallowing " smaller fish," Sometimes
however, like land Sharks, when the.
think they have clear mortgage of tn
body and everything else, and are abou
to ferclose, they are suddenly by som
hook or crook, summarily compelled
give quit-claim, and vacato the premi'
ses. In short, they find themselves sa
| pea4ed.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21
Middleburv Collcre.

Commencement will be on the 18th Of
August.
On Tuesday the Philomathesian Socie-
rill be addressed by Hon. WILLIAM A.
losARp, Of Detroit, Mich. The Phila.
delphiun Society by Rev. JosEPn P.
THOMPSON, d. D., of New York.
The speaking for the Parkerian Prize
will be on Tuesday evening.
The Anniversary OF the Associated
Alumni will be on Thursday, August
18th. Address by Prof JAMES D. Bur
LER, of Wabash College, Ind. Poem by
JouN G. SAKE ESQ, Of Burlington.
On Thursday evening there will he an
address before the Secret Societies OF Col
lege, by GroneE W. Curtis, ESQ.,, of New
York.
Candidates for admission to College
will be examined on Tuesday and Wednes-
day mornings. ut o'clock. at the Col
lego; also at the beginning of the Fall
Term, September 9Th.
Editors that arc disposed to do so, will
confer favor by copying the above no.
tice, or at least by calling attention to the
fact that the anniversary of the Alumni
will this year be on Thursday, instead of
Wednesday.
The Seniors wish to add las postscript
to the above, that the Germania Band
will give a Concert Monday evening,
Aug. 9th.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21

-trangers and books.
~, palaces and ruins, is serious,
aud to the visitor serious vo L. An oll
frienl OF two from earlier scenes was met.
schoolmate and teacher of the younger
of the party, letters we're sought with
famine, and their failure quite seriously
taken.
"Rome." writes one from whom we
have Before quoted, d" fills me with wonder
and admiration, far surprising in all re-
spects what l had imagined, and Of course
| have us yet, aud shai, have had on leav-
ing, but glimpse VI the beauties both Of
oldon and modern time, that are gathered
here Last night we rode down to hear
Monk preach, from "a small pulpit erect
ed within the ruins of the Coliseum. We
found a congregation engaged in prayers
only, passing in procession from one to
another of the fourteen chapels erected in
different parts of the amphitheatre, kneel-
ing on the ground before each, reciting a
prayer ,and,as they moved forward bearing
IA cross, singing in tones that were to me
very thrilling. A Monk led the way fol-
lowed by perhaps thirty persons habited
in the brown Franciscan garb, with a
white knotted girdle hanging quite to the
ground. l observed difference in their
tread. 1t seemed to me they were Dot all
the abject beings they seemed. but in their
masks of course | could not easily decide
The guide told me, however, they were
many of them citizens, performing in this
way penance for their sins. OF course,
any class either high or low, might be rep
resented In the centre of the arena
stands a cross, promising for every kiss
an indulgence of 200 days. While We
stood there, two monks availed themselve:
of its proffered favor. 1t was affecting
to witness that company Of kneeling mer
and women in such place, consecrated
to the memory of christian martyrs, ant
involuntarily 1 prayed that their worship
might be accepted.-The ruins and thC
religion. of Rome are ever present reali
ties"
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GENES from frequent dashings. 81 four
ishos withoAt these, like a green buy tree.
The Pres lent then called on Lieut..
Gov. Slad who mace some well-timcd
remarks, aAl closed with the following
sentiment
The 5, MO Tlass Of Miidt lv-y C5nl * - n-
oividuals, ney they show the world,nu' ouir a.
power of a refined and cultivated intellect, hut a
lie in accordance with the exalted patriotism OF
''e Fathers Ct our hepubltc. and the high and
ding PRINCIPLES the Bible that whether in
nrch ~ State, they may manifest, TO The
Il tleir Alma Mater, lore 10 their country,
n race AND THEIR Con.
ue pNrting song Of '5s vas then sung,
and assembly q s.sed.
The whole occasion was one Of tho
p'oasa!est Of which we have recollection
1t is our earnest hope that we may be ablC
TO rejoice in the annual return of many o
class. lay, and that us often as it occurs il
may bring with it happy remembrances oil
the class of $50.
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Indian Difficulties.

We have for some time had rumors OF
Indian difficulties in Washington Terrific.
ry, the precise character of which were
not and are not yet known, though it APP
pears that the u. S. troops under Col.
Steptoe have advanced into the Indian
country. in hostile array, and have by them
been defeated. 1t would perhaps, on the
information yet received, be premature to
denounce this movement as unwarrantable,
but when we take into account the deal
ings of our government with the Indians,
through the military, on the Pacific and
elsewhere, til is difficult to suppress sns-
picion that this last demonstration is with
out any foundation in justice or good
policy
She "wroDgs Of the poor Indian" has
been prolific theme from the time OF tue
irst settlement of the country TO the pres
ent moment, nor does it appear that as
they become what should be mere nsignil-
icant objects Of pity, that they are any
the less objects of brutal outrage. 1t is
not SO strange that in the early history Of
the country, when their relative strength
was formidable, that means should have
been used and advantages pursued in a
manner not always consistent with human
ity and civilization. But then, how inf.
nitely different were the relative positions
Of the parties. How numerous and how
potent were the motives that impelled tC
the pursuit of the sanguinary policy which
has reduced great; and in many respects
noble people to despicable handful il
numbers, and 10 moral condition in which
there is nothing to admire or respect. Blu
our crring fathers have after the lapse o
few generations, had a flood OF mora
science let in upon their treatment of thi
injured people. Reposing in secure pos
session of the soil,by them violently wres
ted, we complacently see them receive
justice at the pen Of the historian Th'
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-21

"A friend of ours writes from Wiscon-
SIN, June 20, that for the last ten days
the thermometer was 900 in the shade, and
says that Z" l feel as if should like to
get upon one of those :" big rocks" and
sniff once more pure Green Mountain
breeze"
Come along out here sOme day, Daniel.
We treat those sweltering, parched up,
gritty fellows like you, on returning, to
an,abundance Of fresh air at all hours in
the day. We can find it, if we 90 to
some notch in the Green Mountains, cut