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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

/ 3. SCHLIEssINGER WIEL.-The M
tional Police Gazette publishes an ar
ticle purporting to give some account
of this gentleman, who was a member
of the State Senate in 1856 from Wash
ington County, and received $4,000
in La Crosse corruption bonds. The
article charges that he was convicted
of forgery in France and sentenced to
twenty years Imprisonment, that he es-
capped to this country and was engag-
ed in the. pickpocket business about
Baltimore. Falling under suspicion
there he came to this State, since
which time he has been leading Dem
ocratic politician, and has been mem
Der of both houses Of the Legislature.
Mr.. We'll now resides in Milwaukee
and assures the Sentinel that the charg-
es in the Police Gazette, in regard to
his course in France and in Baltimore,
are false and slanderous, and promises
that he viii answer them specifically.
Mr.. We'll was formerly talked Of in
connection with the Democratic nom
nation for Congress in the Third Dis
tf'ict, r-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

DIEp-In this village, July I'd, Cur
IT'S TYLER PURDy, only child of S. J.
and Emma J. Pur@y, aged years and
4 months.
This is the child alluded to last week
who had imbibed potion of corrosive
sublimate, and of whom hopes were
entertained of recovery. But he lin
gered only week, and then the beau
tiiul mortal was changed to an angel
boy and placed under the tuition of ce-
lcstials. The last sad rites were had
last Saturday, when large concourse
of citizens gathered to sympathise with
the bereaved parents.
Binghampton, n. Y, papers please
copy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
Fourth Of July at Grand Rapids
Shocking Accident.

The celebration Of the Glorious
Fourth was commenced IL good earnest
by our citizens on Friday evening last.
a few.of the younger portion of them
having decided to trip their fairy feet
to the dulcet sounds, met at the Mag
nolla Hall, where they enjoyed them
selves ali night. Everything passed off
quietly, although there were rumors Of
war, the consequences Of which were
no one slain or wounded, not even
frightened. ....
On Saturday, at o'clock, the long
expected Bull Ray commenced. The
playing was witnessed By many Of our
citizens. a goodly number Of which
were ladies' The several contestants
on each side acquitted themselves with
much credit. Every man appeared to
be playing for his bread and butter,
which was ron by the rjctors, and par
taken of conformity with the raaQuish-
cd The supper was splendidly gotten
up by the proprletors Of the Grand
Rapids House, Messrs. Miller & Fegley,
who did not upon this occasion tarnish
in the least their reputation of being
obliging and efficient landlords.
Sunday morning (the veritabIe 4th,)
was ushered in by the firing of cannon;
and here we have the painful duty to
record a shocking accident, which
threw the deepest gloom over our town.
While loading in front of the Wiscon-
SIN Hotel, premature discharge of the
gun set lire to & quantity Of powder in
l>eg then held by Mr.. John Sharp,
severed injuring three, and slightly in
lurlng four Others DR.. Whitney was
Immediately called to administer to the
sufferers, and with the assistance of the
ladies Of Mr.. Neeves' household, were
Soou is comfortable as circumstances
would permit. Messrs. John Sharp,
James Ford and Michael Hewlett are
very seriously injured.
Mr.. Ford, although his pain is slight,
* probably the most unfortunate, as the
DR.. fears he has forever lost the use
Of both eyes. If he ever regains his
"yesight, it will necessarily be slow and
gradual, and probably imperfect.
Mr., Sharp suffers overwhelmingly, and
IS delirions portion of the time. His
wounds arc deep, and he is badly burnt
all over his breast, face and hands.
Mr.. Hewlett will finally recover with
out material injury, and the physician
thinks Mr.. Sharp will also. The other
four, whose names we failed to obtain,
are "about"
What an eloquent chapter is the
above against carelessness in using
powder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

~ 4 terrible fire has recently &C.
cured in: the county of Chicontini,
Canada, occasioned by the fire from
clcarings being driven over the country
by strong wind. The fire is report
ed to have been carried over nine coun-
ties, desolating everything in its path
destroying property to the amount OF
100000, and rendering houseless over
hundred families-equal to 700 souls.
More than third of the seed sown
this spring has been destroyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

THE WEST, AND THE SEAT OF EN-
PIEE.-Caleb Cushing, in his late
speech at Boston, paid the following
elegant and striking tribute to the
West:
"Jealous of the South! Such would
not be my theme, if the demon of sec
tionalism had so far possessed itself of
me. | should not strive to draw the
attention Of Massachusetts away from
the only real danger Of sectional dan
ger which threatens. and to fasten
their attention upon an imaginary one
Nor by the comparatively small section
of the Union to be held hereafter; but
by those vast regions Of the West;
State after State stretching out, like
star beyond star, in the blue depths of
the armament, far away to the shores
Of the Pacific What is the power of
the Old Thirteen, North or South, com
pared with that of the mighty West {!
There is the seat of Empire, and there
is the hand of imperial power. Tell
me not Of the perils Of theFslave power,
and the encroachments Of the South
Massachusetts, and South Carolina will
together be as clay in the fngers of
the potter, when the great West shall
stretch forth its power, as ere long it
will, to command the destiny Of the
7DiOn ...... 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

WHERE ARE THE MAILS I'VE have
not been blessed with an eastern mail
since last Thursday, on account of
which our devils, after gathering to-
gcther dime apiece, got on a spree,
ard consequently we are short of read
ing matter. When last seen, they were
near the ueods with gans-gone TO
shoot whortleberrics and mosquitoes.
p. S.-A mail arrived yesterday
morning, and we are encouraged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Mr.. THURLow WEED OvERREACHED
HMsELF.-We presume there is no
truth whatever III the following story,
bat then it is a good thing and might
have happened: .."....
Heard a good story the other day
Not exactly local, but eminently ration
al as it involves a famous politician
and an ex-President, who hate each
other tremendously. Tive or three
years ago the railroad route between
Albany and Buffalo, were consolidated
you remember, under the title of New
York Central. Thurlow Weed of the
Albany Ereni'7g Journal, engineered
the matter through the Legislature, and
for this service was to receive the hand
some sum Of $4,000, Of which Erastus
Corning was to furnish $4,000 and Dean
Richmond $4,000. !
The plan succeeded and the money
was paid over. But as Mr. Weed did
Mt think it would look well to have the
stock stand in his own name, he had it
made over to an old and particular
friend Of his, Mr.. Mcintosh, who had
money as railroad contractor. 1t
was understood between the parties.
that Mcintosh was to hold the stock,
and then quietly make it over to Weed.
But unluckily, Mcintosh died sudden
" one fine day, and forgot to leave a
will. So the administrators, III making
up accounts of the assets, stumbled
upon the certificates for this $4,000, and
put them down to Mr.. Mcintosh cred
it, supposing, of course they were
his. IL ..a
The debts were paid, and a hand
some balance left for the widow,
the attractive Mrs. Mcintosh, who was
married few weeks ago to DIR. en-
President FIllnaorei Thurlow's eight
thousand dollars went along with the
widow, into the arms of the man whom
Thurlow hates. probably as bad as one
man can hate another. For politieo
scandalousyarn it is not bad, and makes
finn. -sGes e+- - +"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

TIE CROPS IN New YoRX.-A run.
through the Eastern half of this State
to Syracuse, has not given us a very
high opinion of the farmers prospects
for the current year. Grass is pretty
thick set, but generally backward ;
Corn is quite small, and, on most level
and all low, wet land, looks yellow and
feeble; of Rye there is not much. and
what there is looks thin and bad -
Wheat is rarely seen, but promises a
fair yield; Potatoes are largely planted
and look very well other Roots are
hardly seen, except in gardens, which
are in the main thrifty. The farmers
have barely finished planting when they
find hoeing and having crowding upon
them all at once. Of course, they are
very busy; but the glorious weather
enables them 70 work very efficiently.
" y Tribune, Juns "a, -. !, - 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Ben J. SPooNER.-This gentleman,
who paid us visit last winter and who
made an eloquent political speech at
the Court House, is spoken of by the
press as the probable candidate for
Congress from the fourth district in IN
diana, to succeed the literary Gen. Fo-
ley. The district can make no wiser
choice, and We shall rejoice at his nom
ination and confidently predict his elec-
ton Elect Ben Spooner, say We
He's a s:brick."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

eA The day Of Small Things is
past, in Milwaukee,. Last week, while
we were there, there were three shows
--one, the largest man in the world,
being about Z! feet high; next, the
largest woman in the world, weighing
between 500 and 600 pounds; and last,
though not least, the largest mint julep
in the world, requiring the combined eff
forts Of three men to drink it, Bing-
ham had this last on his exhibition. =
Green Bay Aacocate. #
The editor of the 1dcocate will be
surprised to learn that Deputy Z. S.
Marshall, by the name of Pomerov.
levied upon the last named show, and
carried it off bodily. He was distinct
" seen, however, to stagger under the
load, from which some idea may be
formedzof the size of this. ''Julep." -
Ill Sentinel. t.-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

- S. NJ. Price & Co., of South
Salem, Ross Co., Ohio, sent to the Gin
cinnati Gazette q specimen of gold
found on the premises which proved to
be % carats fine. They say: eve
have discovered one mine FIVE miles
south of this place, which, according
to the present prospecting, will pay 81
per day to each hand. We shall com
mence operations next week in regular
California style
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

THE MISSISSIPPI Ten MILES WIDE.
The steamer Silver Lake now plies
regularly between Burlington, Iowa,
and Oquawka Junction, the present
western terminus of the Chicago and
Burlington Railroads. distance of
nearly ten miles. The railroad track
is at the bottom of an ocean of water
for distance of ten miles. This new
steamer is now a regular railroad pack
ct, connecting with morning and eve
ming trains. Captain Nilloughby re-
ports that the shallowest water they
found On Monday was four feet, and
the river has risen half as mach more
since O1ur,nkn Sl1ecfat6y. 18th. 7 Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
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LOOK OR The Iron Horse walk
ed majestically over the dividing Ridge
yesterday. His arrival on the summit
was announced by loud shrill neigh
that reyerberated beautifully down the
valley of La Crosse. We welcome his
advent TO this goodly land, and our no
bic Spartans will doubtless give to him
and his trains glad response on his
arrival at our wide-awake village
Sparta Neruld, JApe q.
is supposed that the rails will be
laid as far as Sparta, some II miles be-
yond ''the Ridge" by the first Of Au-
gust.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
HARVESTING IN SOUTHERN ILLISoIs.

HARVESTING IN SOUTHERN ILLISoIs.
The Alton Democrat, Of the 23d, says
'Sthe weather is very fine, and harvest
operations are progressing rapidly in
this locality. The wheat stands we'll,
generally speaking, and is an excellent
yicld-25 to so bushels per acre. Our
city millers offer IS to SO cents, upon
contract for early delivery"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
An Important Decision.

Under this head, on the 9th of May
last, we embodied in an article, a report
from Washington, made, we believe,
by the. Washington correspondent OF
the Missouri Republican, to the effect
that the Superior Court of the United
States had made decision that as the
Government parts with it's title to lands
only when the patent issues to the pur-
chaser, that public lands are therefore
not taxable by States or Territories I'M
til the actual issue of the patent.
The report of such q decision has
gone the rounds Of the papers of the
United States, and it seems that Mr..
Barney, Of this city, wrote to Senator
Jones to ascertain the truth in relation
to the matter. Mr. Jones has written
in reply as follows:
Washington City, June Is, 1853.
Sir:-I called on the Clerk of the {.
S. Supreme Court, relative to the decis-
ion Of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States with regard to the illegality
Of taxing lands before the issue of the
patents. He informs me that there is no
such opinion given; and as he owns
much land in the West that is subject
to taxation, which would be exempt I'M
der such decision as that referred to
by you, he would certainly know as to
the decision, fanny such has been made.
He says the newspaper report is with
out the least foundation.
Lam, your ob't servant,
GEO. w. JONES.
W. J. Barney, Esq, Dubuque, Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

PRINTING THE STATUTEs.-The Job
Of printing the new Revised Statutes
has been given to W. 3. Keen of Chi
cago, at the price of sl34 for the book
Of 1000 pages and ten cents for each
additional 100 pages, making the cost
of each copy of the Statutes sl.54.-
This is cheap enough and we may be
sure Of having a nicely printed book.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

PRINTERS DoILARs.-The printers
dollars! Where are they? Well sup
pose one Of them is i'll somebody's peck
ct iii Philadelphia, another in Boston.
third i'll New Fork, a fourth IN Balti-
more, while the fifth is resting securely
in some city Or town in the West. A
dollar here and there, scattered all
over towns, all over country, miles up
on miles apart; How shall they be gath
cred? The type founder has his hun
dreds OF dollars against the printer, the
paper maker, the building owner, the
Journeyman, the grocer, the tailor, and
all assistance to him in carrying on bus
mess, have their demands hardly ever
so small as a single dollar. But the
mites from here and there must be dill
igently gathered in and very patiently
boarded, or the wherewith to discharge
the large bills will never become very
bulky. We imagine the printer will
have to get up an address to his wide
" scattered, distant dollars, something
like this. 'Dollars, halves, quarters,
dimes, and all manner Of fractions in
to which We are divided, collect your
selves, and come home! we are wanted
Combinations Of all sorts of men that
help the printer to become a proprietor,
gathered in such force, and demand
with so good reasons your appearance
at his counter, that nothing short of a
sight Of you will appease them. Col
lect yourselves, for valuable Us you are
in the aggregate, single you will never
repay the cost gathering. Come in
here in silent, single file, that the prin-
ter may form you into battalions and
send You forth again to battle for him
and yindicate his credit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
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q. The last Central Wisconsin, has
exclamation points after the heads of
" Married" and Died, "-probably for
the reasons that ''female women are
so scarce in that county as to render
marriages rarity, and SO healthy that
people have to move away to die. That
will do, neighbor Chubbuck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
Confession IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL.


Confession IS GOOD FOR THE Soul.
In a recent debate in the United States
Senate, the following edifying and en-
couraging colloquy took place:
Mr.. 7oona5s- We speak of the cor
ruptions Of Mexico, of Spain, Of France,
and other Governments, with great
deal Of truth, according to all accounts;
but from nay own experience and OBJ
servation, which have been somewhat
extensive, I do not believe today, here
rs rs eo'r,1ota Government under the
heace7es as these United States. ss l--
Nr. HaIe-Nor / either. 81 taa-a
SereraJ Se1easogs-I agree to that.
III. Ioo,nbs-And. most Of all its
corruption is the legislative depart
ment. hsr-z r7sr- 49, tze7 -F
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

CROPs IN kANsAs.-Under date of
June 25th, a gentleman writes as fol-
lows: "Kansas, like all other portions
Of the West, has been visited with con-
tinuous rains, and the farmers have suf-
fered serious loss from the frequent
floods. Nevertheless / have seen corn
in the Territory nearly knee high, and
beautiful fields Of wheat seemingly
within ten days of the harvest. But
for the rains, considerable surplus of
grains would have been raised in X
sas, and as it is, full supply is expect
ed -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

~ The City Of Stevens Point held
its first charter election on the Goth ult
DR.. VIM. Scholield was chosen Mayor
The city is divided into three Wards,
and two Aldermen were chosen from
aanh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

a. Hugh Brawley has been ap-
pointed Register Of the United States
Land Office at Stevens Point, in place
Of Abram Brawley, whose term Of Of
fee has expired.-Forer Herald. 6 4
This appointment illustrates a way
our administration has of making its
appointments. The original intention
was to re-appoint Abraln Brawley, but
it was found it would not do, or at
least that the Senate would not confirm
him, on account of the manner in which
he had administered the duties of the
office. He was then permitted to name
his successor, and very naturally nam
ed his brother The administration
did not deem him fit for the place, but
did deem him fit to recommend his
successor, with the knowledg e no doubt
that substantially and practically Mr.y
Abram Brawley would continue In the
place.
We find the above in the Milwaukee
Free Democrat, and are surprised to
note that Mr.. Brawley had not proper
" discharged the duties OF his Office
We had always heard him spoken Of
as very efficient and obliging officer.
But there is certain class, appropri-
ately dubbed s'the forty thieves" who
have been dilligent in circulating SLAM
derous fal>ehoods about him, to bring
about his dismissal and get one of
their number appointed. Mr.. Draw
ley recently went to Washington and
called en- cold Buck" who chcerfully
re-installed him; but. for some reason
or other, he sent to tire. President his
resignation and recommended his
brother, and despite the efforts of the
forty" succeeded il controlling the
Office. Abram is a shrewd man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07
New Party Organisation in Delaware.

A corresponding Of the New York
Tribune writes to that paper an account
of Mass Meeting held at W ilmington,
Delaware, on the 10th inst, to organ
ize party in that State to oppose the
present National Administration. The
idea was to unite all the Republicans,
Americans, and Anti-Leeomptonites.-
The meeting was very largely attended.
Hon. Presley Spruance, late United
States Senator, presided. A commit
tee Of fifty was appointed, who report
ed the following platform, which was
unanimously adopted, section by sec
ton
J That the7nam Of the party be: Tile
Peoples Party" That its principles
That tho eitizens of the Territories
be allowed to settle their own institu-
tons and their own forms of govern
ment.
That the constitution of every new
State be submitted to the people for
ratification Of. rejection before being
accepted by Congress.
That tariff for revenue be laid with
incidental protection to home industry.
That when the revenue Of the gov
eminent exceeds the expenditure, such
excess as may be derived from the
sale of the public lands shall be divid-
ed among the States-both old as well
as new. ...-
That the importation Of foreign Grim
mails and paupers be prohibited.
The correspondent Of the Tribune
says:
This meeting was one of the largest
ever held i'll Dover. The State House
was unable to contain the crowd, and
they had to adjourn outside. Among
the people present l recognize a large
number who voted for Mr.. Buchanan,
some Of them his strongest supporters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

The Chicago Tribune and Dem
ocrat Press have consolidated. Either
paper was excellent, and united will be
hard TO beat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Z. S. D1REcToRY.-An advertise
ment of this forthcoming work appears
IN to days, paper, and we hespeak for
it a perusai l,v all. $50 ra---- r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

u 1t has been recently estimated
by scientific men that there are eight
hundred millions of pounds sterling, In
gold and Jewels, at the bottom of the
sea. on tie outeahetwesn England and
India, ~sTaT-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

O. We are under obligations to
Judge Wood for basket OF cnTants
xnA coosebarries-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

The New Hampshire Legislature
adjourned on Saturday c,ast. after a
session of on \ 3 weeks. as7Tar-k %sa7
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Rochester, June 26.-The jury in the
case of Mrs. Littles, tried for the MUIR
der Of her husband, retired at half past
four on Friday afternoon, and were out
until the opening of court this morning.
They rendered a verdict of guilty Of
manslaughter in the I'd degree. The
court promptly sentenced her to Sing
Sing prison for the term of seven years.
The sentence seems to satisfy the pub
lie mind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Montpelier, Vt, June 29.-The Re
publican State Convention held here
to-day, nominated Hilane Hill Of Ben
nington for Governor, Burnham Martin
Of Chelsor for Lieut.. Governor, and
Henry NJ. Bates of Mortified for State
Treasurer. Hon. VIM. H. Howard, IL.
c. from Michigan, and others address
ed the convention, which was largely
attended and very enthusiastic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-07-07

Washington, June 3O.-Priyate des-
patches from New Orleans state that a
destructive fire occurred there yester-
day. The steamer Empress, schooner
Nin'aie schiefer, and a Spanish brig
were burned to the waters edge, and
the ships Hannah C-ocker and Fanny
Fosdick slightly injured
Other dispatches say that duel was
fought yesterday, between Mr.. Hanton
OF the True Delta, and Mr.. Gibbons of
the Crescent, i'll which the latter was
shot, and fatally injured.