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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

EMANCIPATION AT THE SoUTH.-The
political strifes of Missouri, are fairly
settling down on the question in 'seman
cipation,'' a fact not Sought to be dis
guised by either party. The emanci
pationists have already made a good
beginning by their successes in St. Lou
is, Jefferson City, and other parts d
the State, but it is too much to hope fol
their speedy success throughout the
State. They have however, fairly eli
tered upon the contest, and whatever
may be the duration of the strife, their
success is eventually beyond the ques-
ton: This may be, and probably will
be the final mode of settling the slave
ry question in all the slave States, but
that such a thing as emancipation is
even talked of in slave State is due
and owing entirely to the political agi-
tation of the subject and the existence
and labors OF an anti-slavery party in
the north. The way to strengthen the
emancipationists of Missouri, and to
carry the emancipation sentiment into
other States is to maintain our anti-sla-
very position in the north and press on
the column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

A New NAME-A friend in a dis
tant State, who takes an active interest
in the prosperity of our town, suggests
the change of Grand Rapids to Ripa-
ria, which is Latin word and signifies
"a bank of a river with water privi-
leges." 1t is now frequently used to sig
Nifty every fine water privilege" We
regret to say that the citizens here are
Joined to their idop' Of the present IL
tie. No consideration could induce
them to entertain change
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
Gov. Randall and Lacrosse r: r.

The New York Herald of the 9th
ult. chronicles the important event that
the Hon. n. 2. Stanton, President of
the Lacrosse & Milwaukee Railroad,
and other persons named, connected
with the road, had left that city on a
visit to Wisconsin for the purpose of
consulting with Gov. Randall regarding
the future operations of the company,
and to learn the views of the Execu-
tive regarding future legislation. The
arrival Of these dignitaries safe at the
State Capital has already been an
nounced by such newspapers in the
State as have been paid for it, and we
are informed that the interview has
been had with the Governor, and that
his views have been fully ascertained,
which are that the lar will be the guide
of his action; that the company have
only to complete the road according
to law and their undertaking with the
State, and receive the land as fast as
they show themselves entitled to it. and
that should they disregard the law or
evade their undertaking, they would be
reminded of it very promptly.
Having learned the views of the Elk
ecutive, we trust these gentlemen will
return home abundantly satisfied-of
one thing, at least: that Wisconsin has
a Governor who is looking after the in
terests of the people he represents, and
that he possesses the independence to
execute the law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
The Infamy Consummated!

The bill originated by Mr.. English,
Of Indiana, and approved by a MAORI
ty OF the Conference Committee, has
passed the Senate by eight, and the
House by nine majority, and has re-
ceived the official signature of James
Buchanan
by this bill, the proposition is sub
mltted to the people of Kansas, EDO
you, or do you not, wish to come into
the Union as State, with the Lecomp-
ton Constitution, upon the following
conditlons:' '-first, that two sections of
public lands in every township shall be
set apart for the use of schools; second,
that seyenty-two sections shall be set
apart for a State University; third, that
zen sections shall be set apart for public
buildings; fourth, that all the salt
springs, with six sections contiguous to
each, shall be granted to said State;
fifth, that per cent. of the proceeds
OF the sales of all public lands shall be
paid to said State, for roads and inter
nal improvements.
The final result of this unprecedented
scheme to continue the institution of
Slavery III Kansas will be looked for
with the greatest interest and anxiety
by both the North and the South. The
inducements held out by the bill to ac-
cept Lecompton, and the hope of crush
ing the curse after becoming a State,
may weigh sufficiently with the people
OF that unfortunate territory to vote
"aye' on this proposition. That it is
even more Infamous than the repeal of
the Missouri Compromise, the candid
will not deny. But to alleviate the
political suffering of the President, and
to heal the lacerated consciences Of the
"tender-toed," many of the leading
Democrats of both wings are rejoicing.
We are amused at the cause of their
apparent satisfaction with the result of
this matter, but fear that in 1860. their
smiles will be drawn down to broad
expression of surprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

A GREAT Mass OF BUsINEss-Ih
Journal says that the Senate journal
already exceeds 1900 pages. 1t will
no doubt exceed 1890 pages, and the
Assembly journal some $500 pages
This shows that mass of business has
been done by this Legislature, unequal
led by any of its predecessors, in
deed, it has ever been equalled in the
Union. Some l 400 bills have been in
troduced and acted on by the two
Houses, besides an innumerable num-
Der Of resolutions, memorials, &c
Although this has been long session,
still, he who would call it lazy one,
ought to be sentenced to live or saw
dust and vinegar.
Taking the two journals, the Investr-
eating Reports, together with all the
other Reports, the General and Local
Laws, the Revised Statutes, &c, and
we have no doubt the business Of this
session will Fill some ten or fifteen
thousand pages.-Wadison Patriot,
(dem.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
Prairie du Chen. Nav I


Our town has been the scene Of cx-
element since Saturday afternoon last,
on account of depredations that have
been committed By gang Of rascals,
and the arrest, trial, and punishment Of
the criminals. From Thursday til Sun
day robberies were committed night $
a jewelry store was broken into ana
robbed Of $4,000 worth of goods and
other depredations were committed
Boats containing stolen goods were
captured on the river near the mouth
of the Wisconsin. Saturday and Sun
day II or Is fellows were arrested by
the citizens of Prairie du CHEN and
Nc Gregor, and lodged in jail at Prairie
du Chen; they were tried by Nigi-
lance Committee Oh Saturday night,
and on Monday were sentenced three
of them were released as not guilty:
six or seven of them had their heads
shaved and were publicly whipped to-
day, in the street In front of the Jail and
sent down the river; the citizens are
united in the effort
Like proceedings are in progress at
McGregor, the people of that place
having arrested other suspicious char
acters. There is no doubt that gang
of robbers and thieves are travelling up
and down the Mississippi River, max
ing descents upon our towns, and they
met with a warm reception here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

The LARGEST RAFT EVER FLoATED
ON THE L PIPER MIssIssIppI.-The larg-
est raft OF lumber ever foated upon the
Upper Mississippi passed La Crosse
on its way from Black River Falls to
st. Louis on Saturday morning last
sslt was the greatest sight," says the
Democrat, lever seen in these waters. y
The raft was manned by twenty-four
cred shirts, every man at his oar and
every oar doing its work The size of
the raft was foe hsoedred and sictytteet
long, by two hundred wide, and the
amount OF lumber which it contained
full a nestlion feet, together with $780,
900 lath, and 100000 shingles. There
were two good sized houses erected on
board, and the whole crew and officers
consisted of Captain, twenty four oars
men, two cooks. one clerk and bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

g We omitted to- notice last week
the destruction Of q house situated in
the eastern suburbs Of the village. by
tire; the house was occupied by Mr.. 3.
Bug and his family, who all persisted in
the flames. Aside from the destruction
OF life, the loss is very trifing. The
fire is supposed to be the work of some
dlabohcal incendiary.-Puery.
From the above, it would seem that
the bed-bugs Of Stevens Point are 50
numerous that cold weather fails to
keep them quiet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
Railroad to the Mississippi.

The Dnleith 1dyertiser, in COM
mentlng upon the article in a previous
No. OF the Reporter, on the Importance
OF constructing a Railroad to the Mis-
stsslppi, very appropriately says:
There can be no doubt that such a
road, with Dunleith for its southern
terminus, connecting with the Illinois
Central for an avenue to the CONNER
clal marts of the South, and with the
Dubuque roads leading to the West
and Southwest, would center at this
point vast amount of the lumber trade
OF the Mississippi valley. The propos-
cd road would not only do the carrying
of the lumber from the Wisconsin Pine
ry during large portion of the year,
and the supplying of that region with
articles of necessary import; but first
on leaving Dunleith it must pass through
the richest portion of the lead region
Of Western Wisconsin, the citizens of
which have long and earnestly desired
such an outlet. Thence running East
by North, it would cross the Wisconsin
river at or near Muscoda, and pass
through the fertile agricultural county
Of Richland, terminating in the iron
country of Central Wisconsin, and fl
nally connecting with the road from
Lake Superior, which would create such
a business as few roads yet built or con-
jectmed in the West, can command"
If the press of the Mississippi valley
will only agitate this subject, and wake
up the people to sense of their own
interests, the road will be speedily con-
structed. Our opinion is, that the bull
ding of this road is merely question
of tiuo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

The MORMON Wharf.-The Milwau-
kee Free Democrat, in an article unon
Utah and the Mormons, concludes as
follows:-The enormous expenditure
which has been undergone and is still
going forward to transport an army
there to subdue them, is one of the
greatest follies of modern days. IF the
Government would appoint firm, dis
Greet, and decent men to the Offices of
the territory, we have no doubt all the
rebellion therein would be subdued
without any further difficulty orexpense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
iphe La Crosse Observation-Disclosures In
teresting Fact.

To the Editor Of the Madison Patriot:
DEAR SIR notice in reading your
paper, that you take an interest in the
welfare of the honest stock and bond.
holders of the La Crosse Railroad; that
you are down on all stealing, dishon.
esty, deception aud fraud, practiced by
this or any other company, or set OF
men, Or by any individual. think the
following item of news will very much
interest some of your subscribers. In
the 9th Annual Report of the Presi-
dent and Directors of the La Crosse
Railroad Company, among the several
items that they undertake to explain
to their constituents, is one in regard
to a judgment got by one Newcomb
Cleveland against said Company, for
s112, 900, and as yet unpaid. They
say they have a suit now pending in the
=. S. Court, against said Cleveland,
for damages, in which they are sure of
reducing this $4,000 Judgment to
nothing, or mere nominal sum. Now,
this suit, Tin which every stock and
bondholder of this road is interested. J
the La Crosse Railroad against n.
Cleveland, was called up to-day in the
y. S. Court, in this city, and the Attor-
neys of the Company, after quibbling
for two days, allowed said suit to 90
by default, or, in other words, them
selves entered up non sat.
Thus ends one of the statements of
the 9th Annual Report of said model
Directors If few more of their state
ments end as well for the Company,
think the present board Of Directors
may as well ask for reelection, as no
other set of men can do the fnancier-
ing for the institution. I, for one, say,
give us an entire new board or we are
lost. Let the stockholders of this road
wake up, inform themselves little, and
see what is becoming of their money.
Yours, &c,
Az AGGRIEvED SToCKHoLDER.
Milwaukee, April ri, 1853.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

STEAM SAW Mill BURNT.-We learn
from the Plover Herald of the 3Oth
ult., that the steam saw mills of Messrs.
kollock and Wiggington, at Buena
Vista, were destroyed by fire on the
night Of the 22d alt, 1t is supposed
that the mills were struck by lightning.
The loss is about $4,000, and no insu
rance. The proprietors intend to re-
build at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
a s~s

NAv1GATIoN.-Water was let into
the Syracuse level yesterday, and a
few boats were locked through the Lo.
di Locks. The canal is in good condi.
ton, and every thing looks favorable.
The bridge over the east entrance to
the Oswego Canal is not quite complet-
ed, but there will be no obstruction to
navigation on that account.
Dispatches from the east and west
represent the canal to be in good con-
dition along the entire line.-,Syraeuss
Standard. 27th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

aroshe', which together with a black
pear, and bull dog made up all the
occupants. The raft was owned bv J.
SRASET, one of the heaviest of the
BACK RlFer Lumber dealers. The
Democrat says the Mississippi and
Black rivers, are in the best runnino
stage, and 1t is hoped that when our
'umbermen return they will come with
their pockets fairly bursting with the
''yellow boys"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

~ Ex-Gov. Pollock, of Pennsyl-
wanna, has been elected school direc-
tor In the town where he resides. He
need not be ashamed of it. Washing
ton served as grand juror, after hay
ing been President; Monroe left the
Presidential chair to become the clerk
of county court, and Tyler to become
a road commissioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

ANOTHER 'INsTrTUTIoN."- "A watch
maker has recently taken up his quar-
tiers at the post-ofice, and is prepared
to repair chronometers down to quar-
tiers In warranted manner. The town
now lacks a planing-mill and harness
shop. Come, ye who are seeking for
fortunes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
.zzR <oe En-

"a The feeling between Douglas
and Buchanan is represented to be very
bitter, the President attributing to
Douglas the ill-success of his labors
thus far. 1t is said that Mr.. Cults, the
father-in-law of Douglas, Will be re:
moved from his place in the Treasury
Department as a part Of the retribution
due.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

sH In an article on the Lecompton
bride, the Milwaukee Free Democrat
makes the following just remarks:
There is still another idea in the mat
ter which we have not seen elsewhere
alluded to. The pro-slavery party had
two chances to encourage them in this
matter. 1.-THE Lecompton Constitution
was accepted Kansas becomes a slave
State-if rejected Kansas remains a
slave Territory. under the decision of
the Supreme Court and the declara-
tons of the Administration. five can
not have it a slave State, argued these
gentlemen, we can at least keep it a
slave Territory with hope for the flu
ture. which is nearly as good. Under
the decision of the Supreme Court, the
people Of the Territory cannot interfere
with the question Of slavery to abolish
it in any manner. AS long as it re-
mains Territory, it remains a szace
Territory, and just as long as the pow
err which now rules In the land contin-
ues ii will remain a slave Territory I'M
til it is ready and willing to become a
slave State. To this has this boosted
''popular sovereignty" Of the Democra-
CIV been reduced,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
An AGGRIEvED SToCKHoLDER.
Milwaukee, April II, 1853.

WILD Car SHor.-Messrs. C. W
and J. P. Lilly, residing about two
miles northwest Of this village, killed
a huge wild cat that had ventured to
within 40 rods of their dwelling, on
Wednesday, the 5th inst. The animal
measures feet 7 inches in length, and
stands 2 feet and a half high.-P;nery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

"a The Hamilton Freeman, pub-
lished by our deeil-mate, Charley Al
a4ich, asks us to exchange. We have
mailed the Reporter. to s'Freeman, Web
ster City, iowa." ever since we learned
your whereabouts. Blame the postal
arrangements, Charley, and not us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
The land upon which Rock ISLAM

The land upon which Rock Island
bridge is built and which was advertis-
ed for sale by the Land Department as
public land, has been withdrawn by the
Secretary. The Company claim it un-
der the act of 1852, which gives all rail-
roads the right of way through lands
belonging to the Government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
PHILADELPHIA. MAY )

M. S. Henry, the anti-Lecompton
candidate for Mayor of Philadelp hia,
was elected over Hon. Richard Vauxs
the present incumbent, by over four
thousand majority. In the Common
Council the Democrats have MAORI
ty of one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
Tews from all Parts of the Co,ntrv
Boston, Nav ID

Dostoii, -nay "a.
A fire broke out this morning in the
upper part of large seven story gran
tie building on Federal street. occu-
pied In the lower stories by the Doug
las Ak Company, and in the upper part
by sanborn, Balm & Ellsworth as a
printing office and bindery. This build
ing was entirely destroyed, only por-
ton of its walls being left standing.
BY the falling of wall of this build
ing Francis Curtis and Frank futile,
tiremen, were killed and Patrick Rear
don and Mrs. Moran were badly iniur
ed, but may recover.
The adjoining building was occu-
pied by Grant, Starren & Co.. extern
slve paper dealers, and was also dcs-
troyed.
Abrick dwelling, occupied as a board
ing house, adjoining, was nearly des-
troyed by the falling walls, and it was
here the fatal accident took place.
The total loss is estimated at $3.50
900, which is mostly covered by insur-
ance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
w ashinotOn. Nav 1

W ashlnGton, May 4.
The President signed the Kansas
bill yesterday.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, has a bill near
ly perfected giving 100 acres of boun-
ty land to privateersmen in the war of
1912.
Humphrey Marshall will soon intro
duce a resolution for the organizations
of a camel battalion, on the principle
of the camel batteries employed in the
East.
Adyices have been received at the
War Department from the sloop of war
Dale, which was at St. Paul de London
on the 18th of Feb. She had been to-
Benguela, where she had forced the
Portuguese authorities to release two
Americans held in imprisonment there
on frivolous charges. One of these
Americans, jeremiah Donavan, of the
New Bedford ship Osceola, had been
III custody ten months. The authori-
ties at first refused to deliver up the
prisoners, but threat from the COM
mander of the Dale to lombard the
town had the desired effect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

~. The Europa, with Liverpool
dates to April 24th, has arrived. She
brings but little news of interest
Breadstuffs were quiet and unchanged,
provisions dull and money easy. Moth
inc later from India or the Continent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

"a The Detreit billiard champion
has again beaten the N. Y. champion,
by so7 points in two games of 1000
each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
ChicapO. Nav (

A man named Henry Jampertz was
arrested last night for the murder of
the woman whose remains were found
in barrel in the Hudson River Depot,
some time since. He says she hung.
herself in his room, and confesses that
he cut up and shipped the body, nos
knowing how else to dispose of it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
OSMnnn Nay,

The old Oswego line boat Wilton.
arrived early this morning, with a full
cargo of merchandise, mostly for Chi,
cago, being the first boat this season
through from New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12

-" 1t is believed that the Queen of
England will visit her Canadian pos
sessions in person this summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-05-12
Wisconsin Editors and Publishers
Association.

The second annual meeting of this
Association will be held at the Capitol,
in the city of Madison, at - o'clock.
NJ, on the 10th of June. Hon. Chas.
ID. Robinson, of the Green Bay Adyo-
cate, has been selected by the Associa-
ton to deliver the Annual Address. and
Horace Rublee, Esq, of the State Jour-
nal, to read a Poem.
Organized for the purpose of promot-
ing the interests, elevating the charac-
ter, and enlarging the usefulness of the
Wisconsin Press, it is hoped that the
profession will demonstrate their appre-
citation OF the worthy objects and high
Importance of the Association by uni
versal attendance and an active interest
in the conduct of its affairs.
The Editors of Madison are by ap-
polntment committee of arrangements
and will guarantee the best accommo-
dations that the "Queen of the Lakes
can afford.
Professional brethren of other States
are hereby invited to be present, and
will be cordially welcomed to honorary
seats with the Association.
J, w. HoYr, Cor. Sec'y.
However much the interests of the
Society may suffer thereby, owing to a
confederation Of foreshadowed events.
we shall be unable to exhibit our beau.
tltul countenance at the ensuing meet
inc.