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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

APUSoTUAL MAS.-Mr Higgins was
a very punctual man in all his transac-
tions through life. lie amassed large
property by untiring industry and pune
toaljty: and at the advanced age Of
ninety years was resting quietly upon
his bed. He had deliberately made al
most every arrangement for his decease
and burial.
His pulse grew fainter, and the light
Of life seemed just hickering in its
socket, when one Of his sons observed:
'Father, You will probably live but a
few days longer; is it hot well for you
to name your pall-bearers?"
"To be sure,' said the dying man,
lit is Well thought of, and I will do it
now"
lie gave the names of six, the usual
number, and sank back exhausted upon
his pillow.
a CLEAN Of thought passed over his
withered face like ray of light, and
he rallied once more. my son, read
me that list; is the name Of Mr. Wig
Gins there"
ct is, father.n
"Then strike it off," said he, emphat-
icallv, "for he never was punctual-
was never anywhere in season, and he
might hinder the procession whole
hour -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08
A Word or two about LigI1tning-TC
be kept in Memory Or IN Possession.

What is the cause of lightning?
Lightning is the result of electrical
discharges from the clouds.
What is thunder?
Thunder is the noise which succeeds
the rush Of the electric fluid through
the air.
When does lightning occur?
y hen clouds, charged with the op.
poslte electricities approach, the forces
rush to each other, and combine in 2
state Of equilibrium.
Whydoes lightning attend this move.
ment OF the forces Of electricity?
because the atmosphere, being una.
bic to convey the great charges of cleo.
trlcity as they rush towards each other.
acts as an insulator, and the lightning
is caused by the violence of the elec.
tricity in forcing its passage. When
the conducting power is equal to the
force OF the electricity, it passes invisi-
bly,, noiselessly and harmlessly when
ever it finds sufficient force of con-
duction.
Why does lightning sometimes ap-
pear forked?
Because, being resisted in it's pro-
gress by the air, the electricity divides
into two or three more points, flies from
point to point, and seeks passage in
different directions.
Does lightning ever pass upward
from the earth to the clouds?
Yes; when the earth is charged with
different electricity to that which is in
the clouds.
Why is it dangerous to stand near a
tree during an electric storm?
Because tree is better conductor
than air, and electricity would probably
strike the tree and then pass to the per-
son standing near.
Why is it dangerous to sit near q
fireplace?
Because the chimney, being a tall
object, and the smoke a good conduc-
tor, would probably attract the cleo
tricity and convey it to the body of a
person sitting near the fire.
Why is it dangerous to be near wa
ter during thunder storm?
Because water is good conductor.
and the yapor arising from it might at
tract electricity.
Are iron houses dangerous?
No; they are very safe, because their
entire surface is a good conductor and
would convey the electricity harmless
ly to the earth
Are iron bedsteads dangerous
No; they are safe, because the iron
frame completely surrounding the BODY,
and having a great capacity for con
duction, would keep electricity away
from the body.
Why is it safe to be in bed during a
thunder storm?
Because feathers, hair, wool, cotton,
&c, especially when dry, are good in
sulators or non-conduct0rs.
What is the safest situation to be in
during thunder storm.
In the centre of room. isolated as
far as possible from surrounding objects;
sitting on a chair and avoid handling
any Of the conducting substances. The
windows and doors should be closed to
prevent drafts of air.
In the open air what is the safest SIT
uation?
To keep aloof as far as possible from
the elevated structures; regard the
rain as protection against the light
ming stroke, for wet clothes would sup
ply 50 good conductor, that q large
amount Of electricity would pass over
a mans body, through wet clothes, and
he would be quite unconscious of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

- a lady in Milwaukee, discussing
the garter question, writes:
''Yo on will take notice that Just above
the knee there is no hollow or deDres-
sion in which a garter could be retain
ed, no projection On which it could
make hold"
Thank you; we'll take notice the first
opportunity that presents itself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

CARDS in Business Directory, net exceeding
six lines, So per year
EsrrAY NOTICES 81, 80 for one animal, and 25
cents for each additional one-paid in advance
TRANSIENT ADVERTISING PAYABLE in advance
f,sGAL ADVERTISEMENTS paid for when atiida-
Wits givcn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

80 A Maine editor says that g
pumpkin in that State grew SO large
that eight men could stand around it
This is like the fellow who saw a flock
of pigeons so low that he could shake
stick at them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

- Newspaper reporters should not
drink. Here is q story handed in By
one Of the craft, which shows IN very
strong colors the manner in which, things
become distorted BY viewing them
through the bottom of q tumber:
" esterday morning, about 4 o'clock
P. NJ, man with a heel in the hole of
his stocking, committed arsenic by
swallowing a dose of suicide. The YER
diet of the inquest returned jury that
the deceased came to the facts in &C
cordance with his death. He leaves a
child and six small wives to lament the
end of his untimelv loss. In death we
are in the midst of life"
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rerms-Two Dollars a-year, in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Twelve lines or less is a Suuarc.l

(IWeIvc Ines or less IS a SQuarc.)
One Square three insertions, 81 so
One Square three months, %
One Square sis moths, 90
One Square one year, 90
One fourth column .hrce months, 90
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08
Tho WOOD COUNTY BEP0RTIB.
Grand Rapids, Wood Co., Wi

JOHN y. BRUNDAGE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
z. II. HAlNES, CORRESPONDING EDITOR
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08
DEECS-HJS5gEVg.

RTRS. DICKERsON would respectfully an
Il nolnce to the Ladies Of Grand Rapids and
vicinity, that she is permanently ahiished in
tliis place, with the intention Of p~cs cutting the
above business; and truss, from her long ex-
pericnce to merit the patronage Of ali who are
anxious tAat Millinery Shop should be located
here. 4 variety Of Bcnnes, Flats, Silks, Rib
bons, Flowers, Laces, Ladics' Hoops, etc, con-
strntiv on hand. Terms CASH, Invariably.
Rooms, for the present, at the residence Of
tn eli 81 Of the REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

# The Minnesota State Prison is
to be located at Winona
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08
Grand Rari1S Dec Q. 1877
B IAN GS HOUSE

Grand Rapids, De- :, 1871.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-09-08

--"Why, dear me, Mr.. Longshallow,"
sad good lady, chow can you drink
a quart Of that hard cider at single
draught:" As soon as the man could
breathe again, he replied, Il beg par
don, madam, but upon my soul, it was
so hard | couldn't bite it OFF,
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22
REV Mr.. NEtI.'s HISTORY or
''sr MINNESOTA. ssf " q

w have received = few pages ef tbi.t
forth coming work from Lippincott's
Press. From the ability of the author
e produce reduce such 4 work, and his high
literary attachments, = work Of no or
binary interest may be expected, and
We wait anxiously to sec il issued from,
the press entire ii IN. These few pages be-
fore NJ are specimen Of what the
work will bey andssse hesitate not 70 say
that il will be both creditabIe ID the
anlhor ana the publisher. The volume
will BE sF octave of over, six hundred
pages illpstrated BY f1ur. fac-similes of
maps, showing the progress Of French
discovery from 100 % 1864, Price
w ~. No. !. 4. II y, s..s ,ss,,s ";
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22
LOAN MEETING.

The evening before the election, q
public meeting was held at. Days Hotel,
u this town, ny the friends of the Bill.
Oaicers were chosen and resolutions
adopted, and ! short speech made BY
Mr.. Sweet Of this place, in favor Of the
measure. and exhorting every one 10 20
tofthe psals and vote for the Bill. We
do hot deem II worth while to publish
the proceedings al this late period. /,
u suficiept to say. that although there
we're snanylin the Precinct who did not
Re 70 the polls. there was bur single
vote cast aga.ins, the Bill, and that one
a ~ cas-, BY sn individual living ou, IF
the district. There were IS votes Cor
tandio ne againstsH'hsst dt @fat ~ \
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22
LECTURE,

a ths L4se1are paa Tasaday esenias
~. y - nnnoahcedi / thseua thssnex
nsesdsy vvsdihqss Geo W. sweet, Esd.s,
vl| y lsctnf N s. subject q 81. Esrlh.
tsfrzls tif xxsss Js va 5S aasssss ~ sssifss
qaskIls'a, their cal,ass md consaqnaacss.
Iae suhlssi i M ;iataresiing one, sand
agsods lsstdts tnsy~bo @stsetSd aAanseg
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22
4 COT. BENTON. /

he remaios II this ilfdssr-ious man 4, Il
we're taken from washington, where he
died. e s.. Loaiss where they weresin-
TERED BY The SIDE of those of his wife
Who died some pears go. Tho process
. sion, ~ q. u ihs occasion was very large.
md tha whole ceremony grsnd and i'm
posing This i the list of ! great msn
HhS has been promiasnt III the history
n, lhiS soiintry iSff lhs INK 5orty ysats.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22
REV. >. HALLS LECTURE.

This lecture which came OFF on Tues
day sveni0g last, swas continuation Of
The subject DC lecture whic, he deliver
60 ~ former occasion. "a the man ~
4 ners, customs &c., of me Ojibways.--
Mr. Hall spoke this evening lof their So
cial condition. of their ma rriapo rela.
tions, mode of travelling from cam, ID
camp il, the winter with their families
and MI Of their effects the manner
the whites used To travel through the In
dian country when i was necessary 10
Do %. "a the winter season, wearing
snow shoes, carrying their blanke. for 4
bed and all their provisions for, the trip
On their backs. &c. Sc. J; Of the rek-
gious belief and ceremonies ofthe In
dians, their wars and mode 81 warfare.
After Mr.. Hall had entertained the au-
dience over an hour with these branch.
60 Of his subject, lie came u language.
This was the most interesting part Of the
lecture, and the wayit was handled, the
comparisons drawn between. this and
other languages, its peculiar idiom, its
grammatical construction etc. etc, all
showed that the lecturer possessed 4
knowledge Of languages, which but few
have alter residence of!ioyer twenty
FIVE years. among the ignorant and de-
graded. and that he was d linguist of 40
ordinary attainments,, Mr., Hall stated
that this language was 90 perfect as al
most 70 prove il to be Of Divine origin
Il deserves to By rescued from that OBJ
Ilivion which now seems 10 await It
There j. q regularity and an exaciness
10 II which Is to be found in no other
unwritten language il IS supposed.
We should like 10 lear q hecture de-
voted exclusively 70 this language. i.
q
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THE WE 4 ! TtdE !: !.

B. THE WEATHER.
H. ashsr = bs1 MOI ehangs-
ble, al oths ~ sios Unpleasant.
,hus fars his Eiak. tn ~ have ever
seen i More Mimi ~ re same
season u shs;I W. ysar. The most pleasant
q. days have been sacsssdsd 81 eo!d stor-
my ones. With veEy sligkt " fpiog, Of
such change. 4 a ltSJ( k@tz }lG1es ~
anticipated BY some. from IA psodsrsss
winter. ~ one sxsrrm4 y rPt y fdIqS
another. II new comaSiI a,aat hscosne
prejudiced against the sicps4sfEy this
spring, they certainly will 30 delighted.
with our seasons hsre.Aer, ralsss there
i l.g e pc an entire change i the climate.
Of the country. The two winters before
the last, were uncommonIy severe ones,
the past one. uncommonly mild. What
has produced this. no one can teIt-but
we imagine, nature will soon resume her
accustomed course, and that we who're
main ii the country, viii rejoics M the
return Of those beautiful seasons, z which
have been the delight and Joy Of every
Minnesotian.
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49, 0s'.sr 'ssuss EVnsfs iesrs a. no
s'.'Ss sc 1''sunoe' - no'ng Wnae s ar's
~ "a' ~ nos oemoc '''aE'' principles
~, M rsso,o'sons wssns Il read l by
=. 8 ''e'.,''' So, Se'' Iafu'hsrs,
A'e'4ss' g ne O01ed Ssaiss Land Oi-
rs. We loudly called Tor Hstook tl'e
sa''O!!m, ano 1870 q Is speech 81 come l two
' 'o'p 'ene'n' most ap!y ana selpqpen.lY
sS-'s 'nss zoe res o'nl'oas andSfhef course
pursued " President Bucha'ai'' y refa-
.on g 'ne admission oan g Kansas u W
~ nas oeen wrH'en ana sasd upon this
4cH'oe spclecf we nave nsyer seen NJ
's'eneo g = more able exposition Of shs
no'0 question. 80 . vas .''' not only wei,
~ nos' n s'oqaen''y Done sSd was sis Us
!. = 80" Il ~ most nAeo a''enl'on ~
- p"'.s. - peeaa WIN we repeal
q 'ne n'ssonra ComPromse Act-gave
~ .eason q y rePea'-sPoke Of The
= :. =. !, eDrafka Act
~. 80, M, ~ 49, "' ~. 3. 's q esa-
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so.so pal.y, ans therefore ''''t'
~ 49, : u"pn ne cou'o vel Z. !, see. see
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80 Aau ss.eu an'a go"'s''caf ~ ne SET
49, = -, = '.''s vea rs question: ', you'd IN
~ s''o'ca''on q me great principles Ct
'nr'f parfysshe again found Sighting
shoulder to shoulder, united IL solid
Observation-Disclosures l IA ", u, j, u
...;n lasd 49, 81 49, = :
m .s.'E'''4'h slctory W
fAHef snank'ng' the listeners fer their
attention. and an apology COR OBTAINING
them SO long, and q very haDny. MI
prcpriafe and gallant IA ,... ], = T. =
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Is ''A' s's.s1 f~ele q'He 2
nnmDer present, the Col. retired amidst
enthusiastic applause, and E. O. Haml;n
Esq, was loudly And rene stedl 8 ..itt.d
for u TIA !, Ian era,,, M, IL . . %
pS"'eo' ana a'sers
'..''s"se - = ~, humorous remarks
about mounting the rostfumI very much,
TO the amusement of the audience. NJ
said il was emba IL as;ny i, !, 4
Who h.a n r,d, s ] 8 ., .,
]. !. '''' : = - ~ - eioquen.
an s"o!. ~ aao We 'gsnsiesna' wtsDa had
preceded him he ! isad covered the
whole ground, aud he swas III & 'lossss II, u,
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22

~ We are indepted Is Sepa.or
Rice for the Congressional Globe and
Appendix for this Session Of Congress,
up to the present time. IN
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ADMINISTRATION NJ EETIyC. IN
'2t4. SAUk Rapids. .ss5

Pursuant to The following printed
call: 49,. .ss3 5y., .az.s so
"GRAND ADMINISTRATION RALLY,
There will be grand rally Of the Adm,ni.tra-
ton Democrats, al Days Mammoih Hall. Sack
Rapids. on Monday the l2th Of April, 1853. at
z o'clock, r. NJ Speeches will be delivered by
Col. W. A. Caruihers, Gen. 8. B. Lowry, and
other distinguished speakers. All are invited 10
attend. By order Of the Democrats Clnb.
49, J. RUSSELL. President vf
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1858-04-22

.ADie ana eloquent address OF more than
an hour reviewed the Kansas question.
and showed conclusively that lie oppo-
sition % the policy of tho adlninist ration
for the admission ef Kansas a. 4 Sta,e
was not based upon any correct princi-
PIE of legistation. He fully endorsed
the Pelityif the adninisfralidn III This
measure, and predicted that nsoatw;th-
standingth tho dense clouds thar M nre.
sent envelope the political Horizon vi
the ship Of State will ride safely into
hsrbor der the stormy billows iof nolif;-
cai ss0ifation, under the Rufid dance Sc our l,,
distinguished Chief Magisirale,, James
Buchanan.
While tie Col. vas speakipg,he was
frequently interrupted By bursts Of
hearty appfauss. and was loudly cheered
On concluding .llti afspaa4 NJ ssgltE
He moved the adoption Of the resoln.
tons. and they were passed ~ asunani-
mnls vote. .ts4a, 85 ii III ..s,,s,
On motion, .the Secretary ofs tho club
vas directed 81 furnish copy of Me
Preamble and Revolutions. together VIM
the proceedings VI ths mgetinlb IL II.
Yashingtpa Nsos and Sank RaSiaS
fTonlse,msa, With ! request 81 publica-
tioa.a III s ls.l |, ! ii ysyJ
All l.s 3 q fs s appropriate md xell-,im-
q assk md I'M III u II n. u
SGs,lll pb tas lnaeiinx adjourned aha. ,,,,ao.t
harinoay aad good feeling pie yailinr
=. A. EvkHs, II ,JoaE III wv "a.
$500. ! Sec =. ss' Prss;dsnl
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NO. Al.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.
THE MOST INTERESTING SIGHT

Que day the Rev. Henry Nenn, author
of the New Whole Duty OF Man. told
his children that in the evening he would
,.ke them TO see one of the most inter
est,np sights in the world. They were anx-
ions I, know what il was. but he deferred
gratifying their curiosity till he had brought
them 70 the scene itself. lie led them to a
miserable hovel, whose ruinous walls aud
broken wind Dws bespoke An extreme decree
of poyerty and want. "Now," said he, my
dear children, can any one that ii'es 10 sueh
vretched hsbitation as this be hsppS.
Yet this is not ALA poor young mao !ies
upou a miserable straw bed within IT, oyipg
of disease, at the age Of only nineteen: con,
sumed with constant fever. and ain'cted
with nine painful ulcers" "How wretched
a situation they all exclaimed. lie then leo
them into the cottage, and, addressing the
Door young man, said, abraham Wildwood,
| have brought my children here to show
them that it is possible to be happy IN
a state of disease and poverty and want; and
now tell the IN if it is not So" The dying
youth, with sweet smile of benevolence
and piety. Immediately replied. "Oh, yes
sir. | would not exchange my state with
that of the richest person upon earth, VINO
was destitute of the views which l possess.
Blessed be God. | have good hope through
Christ Of being adnitted into those blessed
regions where Lazarus now dwels, having
long forgotten oil his sorrows and mlserles.
Sir, there is nothing to bear. whilst the pres
ence of God cheers my soul, aud whilst can
have access to him Oy constant prayer
through faith in Jesus. Indeed, sir, l am
truly happy, and l trust to be happy and
blessed through eternity; and | every hour
thank God, who has brought me from state
of darkness into his marvellous lig ht, and
has given me to enjoy the unsearchable riches
of his gracew The impression made by this
discourse upon his young hearers was never
effaced.
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Before leaving Cincinnati, while under the
inspiration of Longworth's nectar, Mackay's
exuberant Muse deosnted the following song
CATAWBA.

Ohio's green hill-tops
Glow bright in the sun,
And yield US more treasure
Than Rhine or Garonne;
They give us Catawb.,
The pure and the true,
As radiant as sunlight,
As soft as the dew;
And fragrant as gardens
When summer is new.
Champagne IS too often
A trickster's malign,
That flows from the apple
And not from the vine;
But taou, my Catawba,
Art mild as rose,
And sweet as the lips of
My love, when they close
To give back the kisses
My passion bestows
Thcu'rt born OF the vintage,
And fed OIL IFS breast,
Catawba the nectar
And balm of the West.
When pledging the lovely,
This sparkler we'll kiss;
When driI king to true hearts,
Well toast them in this
For Catawba is like them,
Though tender, yet strong,
AS pleasant as morning,
As soft az a soLg
Whose delicate beauty
The echoes prolong;-
Catawba! Heart warmer.
Soul cheerer! life zest!
Catawba, the nectar
And balm of the West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
MUNICIPAL ELECTION-Ane election

MUNICIPAL ELECTION-An election
INl will be- held in this city, on Tuesddy, ne
ID day of Norch nert for members 10 serve in
the Common Council and Board of Aldermen,
and. also Tor the following officers, VIZ
Mayor, Auditor, Guager Measurer OF Wood
and Bark, two Collectors, Measures of Lumber
two Assessors, Superintendent of Police, Chief
Engineer Fire Department, Superintendent OF
Gas, Market Master, Attorney oi Corporation,
and Surveyor.
The election will be held at the following
places, viz
First Ward.-At the First Ward Hotel
Second Ward-At the Council Chamber.
Third Ward.-At the Court House.
Fourth Ward the House northwest cor
ner OF Prince and Alfred streets.
feb ll-notd q. A TAVENNER, &. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

~ {. BERRY, Wholesale AND RETAIL DEAL
y. ER IN FOREIGN AND Domestic NorioSS'
FAYCY GOODS, &c, No Il, hrng.@feet, Is now
receiving a large and well selected stock OF
FALL GOODS TO which he calls the attention
of dealers aud others visiting our city, as ne Is
satisfied that ne can furnish them goods upon
as good terms as any house further North
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