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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Political Parties.

Nothing can be more surprising to
that portion of the people of this coun-
try, who were paftizans in the days of
jackson and Van Buren,, and even of
Polk, than the attitude of the political
parties of to-day. When Democrats
of the cold Jacksonian SCHOOL, contem-
plate the position of the few now left,
who were the leading friends and sup
porters of Old Hickory in the days of
bis trials and triumphs, and when
we say Democrats of the "Jacksonian
school," we mean those who still main
tam, without regard to party names,
the principles advocated by the Demo
cratic party Of Gen. Jackson's day
and realize the desertion of principles,
the forgetfulncss of past pledges, they
can but regard the position of that fer,
MS well as the platform upon which the
Democratic party of to-day stands, with
sorrow and regret. When Jackson was
President, there was a Democracy
which knew no geographical bounda-
RES; and there was also Wing party
which was not confined to any particu-
lar latitude, and which labored for the
advancement of the interests of no par
ticular section of this Union. Both
were National parties-each seeking
permanent prosperity of the whole
country, and each honestly differing in
opinion as to the means which should
be employed to accomplish common
purpose. When the impartial man of
to-day reflects upon the political histo-
~ of our country, during the admins
tration of Jackson, and the rivalry be-
tween him and Mr.. Clay, he is at loss
which most to admire, the wisdom and
firmness Of the one, or the genius and
patriotism of the other.
But within the past few years, what
changes have been wrought! Men who
fought each other upon questions which
made Democratic and Wing parties in
olden times, now band together under
n common name, torgetful of former
teuds, and labor hand in hand to eff:,ce
the constitutional landmarks which all
parties formerly sought to preserve, and
to subvert the very basis of popular
freedom
The insane ambition of the leaders
of the Democratic party, animated BY
promises of the influence of the entire
South, has plunged that party into the
vortex of Slavery iniquities, and driv-
en- the honest and intelligent portion in
the North, from its enchanting folds.-
1t has now become so thoroughly faint
ed with the curse of despotism, that
their numbers arc greatly reduced, and
every day are growing "smaller and
beautifully less" Almost every mail
brings the announcement of the seces-
sion of some prominent leader, and the
masses are DESERVING by scores. The
revolution promises to bury the present
Shamocratic party SO ANONYMOUSLY
deep that it will be mentioned only
with profound contempt by after gener-
atoms, and its present leaders be re-
membered as the wilful traitors to a
free people. equal justice will be
done" Sooner or later, the transgres-
sor must receive his reward. There is
no lodging it; the law is inevitable
When the convulsive throes of this par
ty shall have died away, a just power
from the people will arise in the coun-
try, and we become free Republic in
deed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
the iewelry store of J. r Clarke W

the jewelry store of J. r. Clarke, was
entered by burglars and upwards of
$4,000 worth ofjewelry and watches sto-
len. They carried off all the letters in
the post office, some of which were reg
istered as valuable, and about $50, 90 in
stamps. s.
In the case Of VIM. Connolly. who
has been on trial for several days past
for harboring fugitive slaves, verdict
was rendered to-day of guilty. A mo-
ton was made for a new trial, one of
the jurors being Deputy Marshal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

Is BY reference to card under
the New Advertisement head, our read
ers will see that a new conner has taken
the old stand of Mr.. Hingley, and by
calling on him they will see that he has
a full assortment of Groceries, Provis-
ions, etc, which he proposes to sell
cheap for cash.
Mr.. Hingley has removed one door
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Kansas CITY, Mayl;

Intelligence was received last night
from Lecompton to the effect that a
band of marauders committed numer-
Gus depredations in that neighborhood
on the eleventh, robbing several set
tiers and the store of VIM. Wells. Is
miles from lecompton. The gang is
said to nubmer sixty men, completely
armed, and is asserted to be the same
band which perpetrated the recent
robberies and murders at Fort Scott
No pursuit was attempted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
News from all Parts of the Country.
New York. Nav Is.

New York, May Is.
The Washington correspondence of
the Herald says the President will on
Tuesday communicate his reply to the
Senate resolutions of inquiry touching
the British outrages on our vessels
Lord Napier's attention has also been
directed to the subject 1t is also be-
Geved that orders have been DESPATCH
to our home squadron directing them
to look into the matter.
The Secretary Of the Treasury invites
proposals until the l4th of June, for any
portion or the whole of four million in
Treasury Notes in exchange for gold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Lafayette, Ind, May Is.

>eo'~3 AiieA.3 AA"y Ao'
An accident occurred last night on
the Lafayette & Indianapolis r. r.
The Cincinnati Night Express Train
North was crossing a bridge % miles
cast of Lafayette when the bridge gave
way, throwing the whole train in the
water. The fireman, Engineer, and
conductor were killed. None of the
passengers seriously hurt.
May 10, IL A. M.-The accident
happened at 10 o'clock this morning,
at Potatoe Creek, eighteen miles south
of Lafayette. The bridge was hum
dred feet long, the train running at the
rate of twenty five miles an hour, and
the bridge giving way, the entire train
went through to the bed Of the creek.
The night was dark and the hi Oh wa
ter had undermined the abutments of
the bridge. Jacob Beertenger, engi-
neer. and Mallory, fireman, were in
stantly killed. James Irwin, conduct
or, who was sitting in the front passen-
ger car, was struck by the timbers and
died in one hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.

Halifax, May 10.
The Niagara, from Liverpool of the
9Th inst, has arrived at this point.
Great Brttain-On the 9Th the House
of Commons passed to a second read
ing, the bill legalizing marriage with a
deceased wife's sister by 40 majority
On the 9th the bill abolishing the prop
erty qualification for members of Parlia-
ment, was passed to second reading
amidst great cheering.
indicative details of the fall Of
Lucknow are published. The plumber
and destruction of property was i'm
mense. 1t was expected that 5000
men would have to be left to garrison
Lucknow. Symptoms were observed
of a gathering cloud in the northwest,
and preventive measures are urged for
fear of a sudden outbreak of the Sikhs.
The Paris Press says that the revolt
extends daily, and that Sir Colin Camp
bell, asks Immediately large reinforce
ments.
Fronce.-The Emperor expected to
pay days visit to Britain in July.
The commission to consider the claim
of Prof Morse, has recommended the
government to give him 400, 900 francs
for the use of his system in France.
Trade in France was improving.
The anniversary of the death of Ma
poleon, had been celebrated in Paris,
with imposing religious ceremonies.
The Queen of Holland was visiting
Napoleon.
Naples.-Some fresh shocks of earth
quakes, causing much damage, had oc-
Cured.
Port,lgaL-The election had resulted
largely in favor Of the government
Persian letters state that 10000 Per-
slams had beaten the Tuskomans and
were laying siege to their capitol.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
New York Nav 11th

Henry VIM: Herbert, the we'll known
author, committed suicide at the Stew
ems House, Broadway, to-day. He had
been laboring for some days under
great depression Of spirits, consequent
upon domestic difficulties. He left a
long letter to the President of the U.
s., and also one to the Coroner, giving
the reason for his act of destruction
MIR. IL. was married three months AGO
to lady in Newark, but has recently
been separated from her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Boston. Nav II

Capt. Loring of the brig Lingold,
arrived here last night. He reports on
the soth ult., after leaving Sierra Nor
ra, was fired into by British cruiser.
One of the balls buried itself in the
main-mast close to the Captains head.
They were afterwards boarded by a
fully armed boats crew, who insisted
on examining the briggs papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

~. A bachelor of 20 and widow
of about the same age, recently eloped
from Canada across the river to De
troit. and were married. The elope-
ment was rendered necessary in conse-
quence of the opposition of several in
tants of the widow, aged from so to 40,
to the match.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

THE REAsoN.-Jabe says the reason
that the members of the Legislature
did not stay at Madison any longer, was
that they had set so long, that their
pantaloons were in very dilapidated
condition. They were obliged to haul
off for repairs. Let 'em go and be
darned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

@ Paul Juneau has been appoint
ed Register of the Land Office at Ste
vens Point, in the place of A. Brawley,
whose term of Office has expired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

The Boston papers state that the
Grand Jury of Suffolk county have in
dicted large number of liquor dealers
under the Nuisance Law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
New York Nav LIZ

NEW Ork, May 10.
Letters from Havana mention the de-
tention by British cruisers off the Gu
ban coast, of other American vessels.
The bark Glenbur7a, recently arrived
from Antwerp, was boarded by Brit
ish officer, who told the captain that
his orders from jamaica were to board
every vessel they met with on the
coast
When the ship Grotto was boarded
at Sagua, the captain, it is said, per-
emptorily ordered the British officer
and crew to leave his vessel.
A dispatch from Washington, says
the War Department has received de-
spatches from Gen. Johnson, dated
Fort Scott, March 14th. A large train
Of provisions was within two days
march of the camp, as was also the
eastern mail, being the first official mail
since September.
MIR Jones, the contractor, had deem
ed it advisable to halt until he should
be reinforced by Gen johnson, to whom
he had sent for assistance, as large
body of Mormons had appeared in his
rear. The Mormons were also seen in
large numbers on the hills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

"a Men are frequently like tea
the real strength and goodness are not
properly drawn out until they have
been short time in hot water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Large Fire on Wells ST., Chicago.
Ten Persons Burned.

This morning, fifteen minutes before
3, fire broke out in a three story ten
ement on South Wells street; between
Van Buren, and Quincy SITS. The
alarm was instantly sounded and the
engines were promptly on the spot, but
IN spite OF their efforts the building was
entirely destroyed. 1t was occupied
below by Daniel Bates, alias English
Dam" who kept the alag of our
Union" saloon. There were also two
large vacant rooms on the lower floor.
The upper story was occupied by four
or five families. The Loss is probably
about $4,000.
The next building consumed was a
two-story frame, occupied below as a
saloon, and above as a dwelling house.
This building was also entirely consum-
ed. Loss probably 81, 900.
The next tenement south was VIII
sons bakery, which was partially con-
sumed. The loss we cannot learn
The Troy Exchange was also badly
damaged by fire and water, but to
what extent we have not learned.
We are panied that we cannot close
this record ofravage, with the trivial
loss of property. A second time we
are compelled to chronicle a dreadful
loss Of life. Ten persons, occupants of
the first house consumed, were burned
and their charred bodies were this
morning dug from the ruins and con-
veyed to the Armory to await the &C
ton of the coroner. 1t is almost i'm
possible at present to obtain the names
OF the unfortunate victims. They are
terribly disfgured and blackened that
those intimately acquainted with the
occupants of the house, cannot tell
them apart. The inmates Of the house
! as far as we can learn, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Bates, Thomas Johnson and his
wife, Margaret Malone and child, Mrs.
Riley, widow woman and her son,
John Riley; ascarpenter, name unknown
and two children, a Frenchman, name
unknown; a woman and her husband
who peddled dry goods, and their
child.
AS fast as the bodies were recover
ed, they were taken to the armory and
numbered. There were the corpses of
three women, three boys, one girl and
two men, numbered as follows:
No. l. Mrs. Riley.
No. 2. A boy, the son of Mrs. Mar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
HARRISBURG. Nav 10.

The State canals were formerly trans
ferred to the Sunbury r. r. to-day
The government issued proclamation
announcing the fact.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

Cincinnati, May L..
On Saturday night the Post Office at
Brookville, Ind, to which is attached
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
Utica, May Is.

CtlCd, May 10.
The Coroner's Jury in the case OF
the Saquoit disaster had agreed on
their verdict. The finding of the Ju-
rors is understood to have been unani-
nous at once. The verdict is: eve
find the persons whose bodies have
been viewed by US, came to their
deaths by the giving way of the bridge
of the n. Y. G. r. r., crossing the Sa-
quot creek in the town of Whitestown
Oneida Co., OH the morning of the 1 tn
of May, and they are all passengers on
the Cincinnati Express train coming
East. The deaths were caused by the
insecurity of the bridge, owing to the
same being decayed and rotten. A
portion Of the bridge was constructed
of inferior timber, the same being bas-
tard elm. We find the deaths were
caused by culpable neglect on the part
of the n. Y. Central r. X. Co., in not
causing the bridge to be properly ex-
amined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
st. Louis, Nav 10.

81. Louis, May ~.
Gen. Persifer F. Smith, commander
OF the Utah forces, died at head quar-
tiers, Fort Leavenworth, at half past
twelve on Sunday night.
The officers of the Steamer D;ckev.
just arrived from Boonville, report that
the remains Of Gen. Smith were to
leave Leavenworth for the East on
Wednesday,.
General Harvey succeeds to the COM
mand.
May 2O.-Accounts from Kansas
continue to speak of outrages and rob-
berries committed by Montgomery's
band of outlaws. Several stores and
post-offices were robbed at Willow
Springs on the 18th. Heavy robberies
reported in different parts of Johnson
Go. 800 families are said to have been
driven out Of Lynn Co. Montgomery
holds a captains commission under
Lane.
1t is understood that the band have
written pledge under which they are
sworn to drive all the pro slavery men
out of the territory, and break up the
land sales in July. They are also re-
ported to have said that unless Denver
withdraws the troops from Fort Scott.
they will proceed to Lecompton and
hang him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
wv ashingtOn. Nav 90,

Washington, May 20.
Messrs Morrow, Branscombe and
Wnchell, commissioners appointed at
the settlers mass convention in Kansas.
to procure postponment ofland sales,
or procure loan fund for the SQUAT
tiers, have had, in company with Mr..
Parrot, delegate from Kansas, an in
terview with the President, who init
mated his willingness to postpone the
sale to October, if they thought best.
but desired them to call on the Secre-
tary of the Interior. The latter stated
that the policy of the government would
be, to sell all the lands possible the
present year, for the purpose of reve-
nue., but consented to defer the sales in
Kansas, until November 1st and 18th.
Washington, May 10.
The Cabinet, to-day, resolved to re-
lntorce the Home Squadron by every
available means. The Colorodo. which
sailed on Tuesday for San Domingo,
goes out to make inquiries into the in
suits and injuries of our consul and cit
liens OF that Island. Dispatches re-
1errlng to the more recent proceedings
OF the British Cruisers in the Gulf have
been sent to meet the Colorado at San
Domingo.
The Cabinet is determined to ask
Congress for a loan of fifteen millions.
The Secretary will not name a specific
rate of interest, but will name six per
cent. as the maximum.
The Tribune correspondent saws the
message which the President intended
to send yesterday to the Senate, in an
swer to the resolution of inquiry re-
specting the British outrages, was de-
terred for further consultation in the
Cabinet.
Official evidence is received from our
consul at Havana containing the state
ment of several masters whose vessels
have been searched. The testimony is
clear and positive, and justifes the full
est action.
The correspondence has already
been opened with Lord Napier, and
from informal conference held here.
there is every reason to believe that the
outrages will be disavowed, and the of.
Tending officers dismissed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26

SdTVI NaIU1lU.
No. 3. Woman, unknown.
No. 4. VIM. Riley.
No. 5. Frenchman, unknown.
No. 6. Margaret Malone.
No. 7. A boy about five years old.
No. s. A girl about the same age.
No. 9. A girl about three years
old.
No. 10. A mere heap of bones.
1t is reported that there are three
others missing, but up to noon their
bodies had not been found CHicugo
,/OurnnL 18th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-26
St. Louis. Nav IA

A despatch dated Leavenw worth l 4th,
states that news from Utah is unoffi-
cial, but that private letters received
by Col. Pich at the Fort, corroborated
the statement and that is universally
credited at Leavenworth, that Cover
nor Cummings entered Salt Lake CITY
on April lst, and that the army was
ready for immediate action in case of an
emergency.
The steamer Lucas from the Missou-
II, arrived here last night. She brings
no further news from Utah. General
Smith had not reached Leavenworth
when the Lucas left Kickapoo.
A correspondent Of the Republican
says that the bandits in the neighbor-
hood of Fort Scott, Kansas, number
$50 men, commanded by the notorious
Capt: Montgomery. They are thor
oughfy armed and mounted on fleet
horses. They defy the U. s. troops,
and swear they will never be TAKEN
Upwards of $50 families have been
robbed and driven into Missouri.
Three thousand troops, composing
the first detachment of the 18th infantry.
left Jefferson barracks yesterday for
Leayenworth.
Gen. Harvey arrived at Leavenworth
on the 18th. Secretary Hartwell left
for Utah on the 18th.
May l6.-The Republican received
a despatch late last night, stating that
an express had reached Leavenworth
from Camp Scott, April 10th, bringing
the intelligence that the Mormons had
laid down their arms, and that Cover
nor Cummings, on the invitation of
Young, had entered Salt Lake City,
Many Mormons had gone to the south
ern part of the Territory, and the wom-
en- and children were preparing to fol-
low.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-10-06
Atwater's Improved 100
SEWING MACHINE f..

Marked improvements have been made in this Ma
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BILE anu sure. The public are invited to call at ADAMS
BOOKSTORE and witness the working Of the Machine.
and obtain reference Of its worth, and suitableness for
family use
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Committee Of awards:
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PHINEAS STANTON, Secretary OF Ingham Univer-
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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-10-06
A VERMONT JUDGE.

In Vermont they elect ornamental
judges, who are used as a SORT of ballast
for the bench. An ole fellow, a few
years ago, was elected side Judge in one
Of the county courts of that Stair; and as
he was not well versed in legal lore, b.
called on G friend Of his, who had serv
ed in that capacityfor a number ofyears.
to make some inquiries concerning The
duties Of the Office. To his interrogato-
ries the reply was: "Sir. l have filed
important and honorable Office for sever
al years but have never been consulted
with regard TO but one question. On the
last day of the Spring term. I34-, tie
judge, after listening to three or focr
windy pleas, of an hours length each,
turned 10 me and whispered; "Ok. isn't
nis bench made Of hard rood!i' and /
told kin I thought IL scoss'