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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-09

wv UNDERSTAND that Or. Rae, the great over
land Attic Explorer, is expected to lecture I'm
tnis city, on the probable fate Of Sir John Frank
lin.
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"A RENT-furnished with gas, fuel, G., &c at
WAGNER'S, 255 Penn. avenue, opposite Kirk
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lHo-s AAoUE Ia purchase Holiday goods OF
sHy KIND should read the advertisement Of Nc
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTIsEMTs

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
THE Reason WHY THE DEMOCRATS

THE REASON WHY THE DEMOCRATS
WERE DEFEATED IN New HAMPSHIRE.
The New Hampshire Patriot. the
leading Buchanan paper at Concord,
frankly confesses the cause ofthe recent
overwhelming defeat of Democracy in
that State, as follows. 1t contains a
significant warning to its Party in 9th
er States: 4...t
The defeat of the Democracy is suf-
ficiently Overwhelming to satisfy our
most bitter opponents. No one can fail
to see the cause-all admit it. The
Kansas question has again crushed us
with it's ponderous, blind, unreasoning
power. Before the Lecompton Consti-
tuition was brought before the country,
our prospects 70. success were highly
fiattering our triumph seemed to be
certain that mater, with the course of
the Administrator upon it, fell like a
wet blanket upoa the rising courage
and earnest zeal of our friends, and
FROM THAT DAY re wEBE DOOMED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
New York. March Il

A<SW OH, 4ndiSh 10
About Q o'clock this morning, as the
Peekskill train OH the Hudson River
railroad was passing the 18th Avenue
man said to be partially intoxicated
attempted to jump upon one of the cars.
when he fell between the breaks, where
he was run over and crushed to death
Thousands of the Irish laborers imme-
dlate1y gathered and threatened Ven
geance against the Company and total
humiliation of the track. A number OF
the Company went to remove the body
to the 9th street depot, but the rioters
would not allow them to touch it, and
beat them off with stones and other
missiles. The 22d ward police inter-
fered to quel the disturbance, and were
driven off with stones and brick-bats.-
A force of about 200 police were sent
as soon as possible to the scene of riot.
Before they arrived, however, the
Rioters, who were increased to about
800 strong, refused to let the next train
due at ,1O1 o'clock pass. The train
was attacked by showers of stone from
the mob and had to back up the road
for some distance; horses were then
brought and attached to the cars and
in this way the cars were allowed to
pass. but when the engine attempted to
come down, it was attacked most fear
fully: the engineer had to take shelter
inside and let the locomotive take its
course; by the time the - o'clock train
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
Town Laws.
mend.

Some time since, we noticed the fact
that bill was before the Senate to pro-
vide for the publication of the laws of
this State, concerning the organization
and government Of towns, with practi-
cal forms and notes by way of instruc-
ton. This bill has passed both houses
and become law, and we understand
that the work will be published very
soon after the adjournment of the Leg
islature. We make the following ex-
tract from the Journal of the Assembly
concerning the passage Of the bill in
that body:
The committee on printing, to which
was referred No. Is S, "a bill for an
act TO provide for the publication and
distribution of the laws of Wisconsin,
concerning the organization and gov
eminent of towns" have had the same
under consideration and examination,
and would report the same back to the
Assembly, and recommend its passage
The bill was thoroughly examined by
the Judiciary committee and the com.
mittee of the Senate, and passed there
unanimously. 1t has also been exam
med by the same committee in the
house, and as the early passage of the
bill is Of some consequence to insure
the early publication Of the town laws.
provided for in this bill, and as the bill
has been delayed by the great number
of references which it has had, your
committee would recommend that the
rules be suspended, and the bill put on
it's final passage now. All Of which is
respectfully submitted
E. L. RUNALs, Chm.
Mr.. McAllister moved a suspension
of the rules for the purpose of consid-
ering No. Is S, which motion prevailed
Mr.. Dean moved the following amend
ment:
/ move to strike from the bill al
which relates to the translation of said
work and printing the same in forei on
languages. Lost.
Mr.. Willard moved the previous ques-
ton, which, being seconded, the main
question was ordered; and the question
occurring on the passage of the bill, it
was read at length, and the bill was
passed by - to IL.
This work will prove of great value
to town officers, as it furnishes all the
law concerning their duties in one vol
ume--in a concise form and conven-
iently arranged; also all Unnecessary forms
to be used under the law; also copious
notes referring to adjudicated cases,
making the book most complete guide
for town officers. The same plan has
been adopted by the Legislature of Hi
nois, and ten copies were distributed to
each town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

n DAY OF PRATER-The Clergy Oh
Chicago have recommended their re.
spective congregations to set apa1
next Saturday as a day of prayer for
the purpose ofbeseeching the Almighty,
to interpose in the struggle now going
on in Washington, and prevent the
contamination of the Kansas inio,,itv.
The Tribune says The case of
James Buchanan will be taken special
ly in hand by these prayer meetings,
and the petitions which will ascend for
his regeneration will be heartfelt and
numberless. We may be misinformed
touching the intentions of our clerical
friends. and we hope we are; because
James Buchanan has gone 50 fast and
so far that no prayers will avail to bring
him back 1t is the business of the
clergy to pray for all men, and they
cannot rightfully forget the President
of the United States in their petitions !:
but if our theology is tenable, their
prayers for him will not reach their. des
tination. But let us have the meetings.
and see what will follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
Arrival Of the Star Of the West
New York. March *

New York, March Is.
The Star Of the Vest brings very lit.
tie news from California.
The new Revolution in Sonora had
been baptized in blood. The Cover
nor OF that State had issued a procla-
nation calling on the people to exter-
inmate the brother. Gandasha and their
robber followers, who had gained a
victory over the Government troops
causing great destruction among them.
"A letter from the Gadsdeu Purchase
says the Apaches are friendly, and wan,
to form a treaty with the whites. -.
1t is said the Mormons are about
to emigrate to Northern Mexico. via
the Colorado valley.
The government iron steamer built
tor the exploration of the Colorado was
aground $50 miles above Fort Yuma,-
a light dranght-boat, despatched by
johnson & Co., has assembled as far as
the w hlte settlements, $50 miles above
Fort una. The river-is believed to
be navlgable for light draught steam
ers as high as the Rio Virgin.
The Sacramento slave case was de-
clded, and the Slave. handed over to
the owner. iii -- s......
The decision is probably condemned
by the press. - -
The Indians in Tuolume county are
giving some troubl e by numbering the
whites. ..... 800
Two telegraph lines are projected to
run r through the southern part of the
State. .......T .... i...s ..
The counties of Yuba, SHUTTER, Yu
lee, and Sulama offer to raise $3.50. 900
toward railroad between Marvsyille
and Benicia. g O. r.-, g..
The small pox was committing some
rayages at the Z. S. Marine hospital.
Via Panama, information was receiv-
eel that the Government of Nicaragua
has denationalized Walker and his fol-
lowers
Gen. Lane, as our Minister to Mica
ragua, had arrived out, but it appears
had left his credentials behind, and
though the government had offered to
receive him unofficially, he declined
accepting the Office until he received
the documents from home. ss.<.. ..- p
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

CARS FOR EGYpT.-Messrs. Watson
y Co., of Springfield, Mass, ship from
New York, this week, ten of the for
ty passenger cars which they have con-
tracted with the Pasha of Egypt to
build for the Alexandria and Cairo
Railroad. The cars are taken to pieces
in sections, packed in boxes, and will
be put up by two of Watson & Co.'S
workmen, who go out in the same ship.
The remaining thirty cars are to be
built and forwarded before the first OF
July. That the Egyptians, when they
see these huge boxes unloaded, may
not think themselves sold in their deal
ings with the yankees, asplcndid draw
ing of the cars, from the hand of Mil
ton Bradley, the craftsman ofthe work,
is sent to the Pasha, and will doubtless
please the old fellow very much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

his position, his character, his educa-
ton, and everything pertaining to him,
to circumstances. &
We have not read Mr.. McGarry' s
report, and have no desire to do So
His system of religious education has
always enjoined the force principle,
while that of Mr. MacGraw has incul-
Gated the loce principle. Of course.
their conduct toward prisoners will be
opposite. The present incumbent viii
be as liberal as the law permits, and
perhaps more lenient than the statutes
warrant. We hope SO. If we are moi
mistaken in the man, ard in his relig
ious views, we shall repose perfect con
fidence in any reform he may recon
mend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

STATE Prison. The Legislative
Committee, after visiting the State
Prison and finding every thing in good
condition, recommend, to meet the
expenses of the current year the follow
ing appropriations, to wit: . ......
To pay up the Indebtedness of last
year, $4,000; for building a sewer,
and carving on the main building, 81
900; to pay current expenses, $50, 900;
making in the whole the sum of s57 900
of which amount the sum Of s12, 900
has already been appropriated, leaving
balance of s35, 900 dollars necessary
to be appropriated for State Prison
purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
Proceedings ct the Board Of Supervi-
sors Of Wood County, March
10th. 1858.

Pursuant to the petition of MAORI
ty OF the Board and notice Of the Clerk,
the Board me. at 9 O'Clock A. NJ
Present, Francis Hardness, E. d. Hall
and Samuel Wing. The Chairman be-
ing absent, Samuel Wing was chosen
Chairman pro. tenn.
On motion of Supervisor Hall, the
Board adjourned to l o'clock P. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met-all present. The Board
proceeded to select the Jury List for
the year 1853.
The Board then proceeded to con.
slider the bill organizing the town Of
Dexter, which bill was read three sew.
eral times and passed. --..--.
Bill Of J. n. Brundage of two dollars
for publishing call for meeting of Co.
Board was allowed.
Bill of B. Buck for services as Sher.
iff allowed at 1888. .. f.
Bill of P. W. button, of 1920, al
lowed for services as Constable.
Bill Of Francis Despires, for services
as Justice Of the Peace, allowed a
s2,ss. ....... ..t
Bill Of L. P. Powers, of $500, fo1
three months salary as Clerk Of tn,
Board, from January lst, to April lst
1858, allowed -.. ..-sI ..... ....
Bill Of the town Of Cenralia, of so
for pauper expenses, allowed.
Bill of I. L. Mosher. of $4,000 fo
freight and express charges, allowed.
Bill Of S. H. Alban of s75 for ser
vices as District Attorney up to Apri
lst, 1853, allowed.
Bill of VIM. johnson, of 81 for ser
vices as special Constable, allowed.
Bill Of Fl. +. Black, Of 81 for servi
ces as Supervisor, allowed.
Bill of E. D. Hall, of 1925 for ser
vices as Supervisor, allowed.
Bill of S. Wing, of 49, for service
as Supervisor, allowed.
Bill Of F. Hardness, of s2,75 for ser
vices as Supervisor, allowed
Bill of II. w. Jackson, of So for ser
vices as Supervisor, allowed.
The Board then proceeded to consid
err the Bill granting Il bounty of fiv
dollars for the destruction Of wolves
which bill passed.
On motion of Supervisor Hall, it wa
ordered that the sum of one hundre,
dollars be appropriated to I. L. Mosher
County Treasurer, to be used in par
payment for publishing the delinquen
tax list for the year 1853. . .
County Orders from No. 149 to III
inclusive, issued.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
| Attest: I. P.rPowERs, Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
w. p. MCALLIsTER.

MISUNDERSTANDING such favora-
BILE responses from law makers, III re-
gard to the brutalizing effects of our
present system Of prisons, is really graf
ifying to us-prompts us to renewed
agitation, and awakens in us a glim-
mering hope that radical change will
be made within few years.
We did not mean to be understood
rs desiring the literal destruction of the
prison houses, but as converting them
into asylums of education. We are
willing to ''accept the amendment of
the honorable gentleman from Winnie
bago," to convert prisons into s'manual
labor schools" where appropriate in
struction by way of lectures will be i'm
parted to the criminals. Every noble
and Christian impulse of the people de-
mand it. To III treat and degrade q
man, makes him desperate brute
This great truth should be made known:
and when it becomes fully understood,
then reformatory action will result.
But we must insist, that while "man-
ual labor schools" will be vast i'm
provement upon the present system,
they will have to give way to something
still better and higher. Book study
must finally be incorporated as a part
of the EXERCISES" Criminals must be
allowed to obey the command, "Man,
know myself" before they will be de-
veloped from their grovelling, sensual
and selfish plane, up to the high, pure
and affectionate. In no other way can
they be wholly redeemed. Gods laws
are fixed, immutable, and this is one of
them. You may strive to force man,
and for time command obedience, but
you cannot force him to remain upright.
His warped propensity for evil will re-
tain the mastery until change is made
in both his heart and head. -"
We must lay aside our cant about
charity, and lea,7, ats rudiments. We
must recognize the fact that criminals
are made so by inherited chronological
organizations and by the circumstances
with which they have been surrounded.
Thus we will have the charity to ap-
preciate that they are really not to
blame for being possessed Of vicious
propensities. Every one-~ean trace
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

SPECIAL LEGIsLATIoN.-We rejoice
to see that Gov. Randall is vetoing the
special and local Acts of the Legisla-
ture as fast as they reach him. BY I'M
doing most of the work of the present
Legislature, he is doing the State great
service The evil of Special legislation
has become intolerable, and is one of
the chief sources of legislative corrup-
ton. In the good work of correcting
this evil, Gov. Randall should be heart.
lily sustained by the press, and by hon
est men of all parties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

Y. AremarkabIe story is told of a
little girl, whose parents reside in Or
ange township, Hancock county, Ohio,
having been recently visited by an an
gel, who talked with her and told her
when she would die and how, and des-
ignated the person who should preach
her funeral sermon, and the place where
it should be delivered. All of which it
is averred, has actually taken place as
the messenger declared.-Free Dem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

- The damp weather and muddy
walking failed to deprive Mr., S. H. AL
ban of full house on Wednesday eve
ming last. The speaker treated the
subject Of Charity in broad, liberal
and philosophical sense. 1t abounded
with bold and truthful hits, happy illus
trations, and polished photography.
Mr.. Salmon is expected to lecture to-
night. ..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

/ ~ The Appleton Crescent says
The n. Y. Day Book is a strong Dem
ocratic paper, extremely pro-sIavery
holding that Slavery is constitutions
and exists in all the territories. thai
kind masters are better than aims.
houses and public charities, and that
negro slavery is a christian institution
eminently democratic and right.
1t holds the same views as the Cres
cent does, butts little more frank in
stating them. The Crescent recon.
mends the paper to Wisconsin Demo.
Gratis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

had arrived, the excitement had some.
what abated. "A number Of arrests
were made.
sP. M-Matters are quiet.
New York, March IS.
The Hudson River is open to Alba
ny. The boats will commence rum
ming tomorrow. The ice in Albany
cleared last night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
Notwithstanding the hard times

l Notwithstanding the hard tunes,
building has commenced vigorously
Rev. c. Ii. Smith has commenced the
erection of a large dwelling in Lang's
addition. VIM. p. Butler will build a
residence in Woods addition We
expect also to build a "shanty.'' A
store is being finished in Woods addi-
ton, and fencing and other improve
ments are going rapidly forward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

.An honest farmer having a num-
Der. Of men hoeing in his field went to
see how his work went on. / Finding
one OF them sitting, he inquired the
cause. The man answered. H4ak II
Il thirst for the spirit. aaeI II
"Grog, you mean, I SUPPOSE" said
the farmer: ''but if the bible teaches
You to thirst after the spirit, it says al
SO Hoe! every one that thirsteth %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
More about Prisons.
ASSEMBLY CHAMBER. J
Madison, March IA. 1858. {

Editor Of Wood Co. Reporter:-I
have read your article upon State Pris-
ons. Although do not agree with you
III full, yet your principles are correct.
do not wish to see our prisons put
down, but l wish to see change.
have advocated for a number of years
past radical change in prison disci-
pine. l wish to see that odiotls pun
ishment obliterated, blotted out of ex-
istence. Prisons ought not to be CON
fidered place Of punishment. They
should only be considered as schools
school to reform those unfortunate in
dividuals who have been educated in
the school of crime, or who perhaps
have had their teeth set on edge by
their parents eating sour grapes.
AS said, l would have our prisons
converted into manual labor schools. I
would have the prisoners divided into
appropriate classes, and have suitable
persons deliver lectures upon scientific,
moral and religious Gf you can sepa-
rate moral and religion) subjects. In
that way, the germ of humanity would
be developed, while the present brutal
discipline has the effect to crush out
every particle of the priceless principle
of humanity. | am well aware that
there would be very strong objection
to any such change by many who have
no idea that they are any ways inclined
to old fogyism. Then, on the other
hand, there are many noble spirits who
are already up to that standard. They
have been anxiously waiting to see the
angel of light roll away the great stone
from these dark prison cells, and lie, the
light of humanity and Christianity shine
upon those benighted souls that are
tenanted within.
IT you have not read the last annual
report of the State Prison Commission
er, you had better read it. You will
be mortified and disguised at the rec
ommendation there made. He recon-
mends severer discipline; he recon-
mends thorns instead of roses: he rec
ommends the scorpion in place of the
whip; he recommends brutalizing, IN
stead Of humanizing the man.
The contrast between our last and
present Commissioner is very great
Mr.. MacGraw is a man of enlarged
views-the exact opposite of the late
Commissioner. Improving the moral,
physical and intellectual condition of
the prisoners, is his great aim They
are highly pleased with the change
They are less difficult to manage than
when under the scorpion discipline
The State was very fortunate in their
selection Of State Prison Commissioners.
You are at liberty to use this as you
please. Yours truly,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

MILITARY APPoINTMENT.-1n late
list of military appointments by the
Governor, we notice the following:
llM Diuision-H. n. Twombly, of
Prescott, 1t. Col. 43d Regiment.
We congratulate Col. Twombly on
the occasion of this Executive conf
dence and favor From a long &C
quaintance, we know it to be justly
merited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

New MAPLE SUGAR has appeared in
market, Of which large quantity will
be made this spring. We would like
to receive some on subscription. We
trust our friends will not forget us. a
small pig is also wanted on the same
terms. How easy it is to pay for a
paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24
From the Berlin Courant.

Mr.. EDITOR: I noticed in the last
number Of the Coura,et, an article from
the Wood County Exporter, under the
heading, ''Down with the Prisons, ,
which contains an error so Essential
that I cannot let it pass in silence an
astonished that you, Mr. Editor, should
not have made the correction at the
time. I refer to the language which
Mr.. Brundage ascribes 70 paul, :
''spare the rod and spoil the child
| have been for some years, an admir-,
er of Paul, and have taken some pains
to investigate his character and teach
ings, but I have yet to learn that he
ever made use of the language which
is here attributed to him, OF any that
bears a very close resemblance to it
Paul was consistent follower of Him
who came to 'bind up the broken
hearted and to unfold the glorious
principles of Charity and Benevolence
for and toward all mankind, and in
strict the world therein: of Him who
expressly repealed the law of ''blood
for blood" Of can eye for an eye," and
that religion which taught loye to
friends and hatred to enemies, in which
Solomon the author Of this objectiona-
bic proverb, had been taught, and in
stituted in It's stead the divine princi-
Piles Of love to ALL
I am glad to see Mr.. Brundaee SO
fearless in the advocacy. Of correct
principles, even be they unpopular,
but am sorry to see him make it the
occasion Of II attack on ore of his
best friends I nope the Reporter as
well rs the Co,ua,t viii be more care
full in future how they perpetrate or
countenance such essential plumbers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-03-24

PR1NT1NG.-Having just received a
varied stock of papers and cards, we
are fully prepared to do all kinds OF
printing in satisfactory manner and
on short notice. Town Order books
got up in convenient and tasty style.