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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05
HEROIC CONDUCT OF 4 BOY.

The house of German named Mott,
in the town of Mecan, was broken into
on Monday night, the l4th inst, be-
tween the hours Of II and A. NJ, BY
five men, who demanded that Mr. Mott
should give up his money; on his re-
fusal, the robbers beat him so severely
that he was left on the door for dead.
They then commenced beating Mrs.
Mott; two boys, sons of Mr.. Mott, one
II and the other IA years old, who
were sleeping in the chamber above,
were awakened and came down stairs,
one Of them with gun, which he dis
charged into the bowels of one Of the
villains. The boys then rushed at
another Of the robbers, and threw him
down, when another struck the eldest
boy on the head and knocked him
down. The other boy got away and
ran to a neighbors, who, being afraid
to interfere, loaned the brave little fell
low his gun. On the boys return he
heard the robbers coming, and, hiding
in the brush he fired at them and
wounded two more of the villains
The next day one of the scoundrels,
named George Maxson was arrested by
Philo P. Knapp, Esq, of Princeton,
another, named Wahnke; German,
nroved successful, and that the danger
and the probability Of war have passed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05
Foreign News.
Uallfax, Feb. q.

The r. II. steamship Clsaodu, from
Liverpool OH the l2th INST, arrived this
evening.
Constitutional affairs had somewhat
changed. Pacific rUlrors had predom-
mated, but the latest alyices are mort
warlil<e. notwithstanding the paciGc
sentiments uttered By Louis Napoleon
and Count de Morny at the opening Of
French Legislature, waFIi&e prepara-
tons continue on a large scale.
The British parliamentary proceed
ings were unitnportant.
The Sandman Chamber OF Deputies
had voted new loan Of fifty million
francs, which Count Cayour had ex-
planned was designed for the defence
Of the Kingdom, against the threaten
ing attitude Of Austria.
Military movements continued in
Austria.
The Calcutta mail, Of JAN 9th, and
the Hong Kong mail Of Dec. 30th, had
been received, but the news was unim-
portant.
Liverpool breadstuf1s were dull, with
declining tendency. Provisions were
firm.
The question Of peace or war was
still discussed, with animation in all the
European journals, and in political cir
cles, but was as far as ever from sat
isfactory solution.
The Daily Nescs says that the Brit
ish government has given orders for
constructing Is engines, destined for
war steamers.
1t has been noticed that the number
of Italian refugees in London, has con-
siderably diminished during the last few
years.
FRANcE.-The number of ships of
war in commission in French ports was
2O6.
The latest correspondence of the
London papers, looked warlike. There
was great diversity Of opinion, and it
was believed that hostiIities would COM
mence before the end Of the year.
The Nera1d's letters say that affairs
stand as they did before the Emperor's
speech.
Great difficulty exists, and if diplo-
macy fails, war must ensue.
Six floating batteries are to be con-
structed in the French ports, to be nav
igable like ships.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

was also arrested, and offers TO turn
states evidence, and has implicated a
great many as belonging to the gang.
Some other arrests have been made
and large quantity of counterfeit
tools have been discovered on the prem
ses Of Delos Maxson, with lot Of be-
gus money.
1t is hoped that the officers of Mar
quette county will use all the means in
their power to break mp this gang OF
nefarious villains. Berlin Democrat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

lectured Southern gentlemen for assert
ing obnoxious doctrines in the South
which have been received in the North
as the real sentiments of the party. and
consequently has produced terrible
slaughter of the innocent.
Mr.: Broderick expressed his surprise
that his colleague should attempt to
force slavery into California, after hay
ing voted in her Constitutional Conven-
ton to exclude it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

Removable. G. T. Witter. so
long and favorably known to this com
munity as man and physician, has
located at Grand Rapids, in Wood
County. AS RAN the DR.. is right
where he should be, honorable; as a pol
itician, not worth much, but as physi-
clan, one of the best, May success at
tend his efforts in the. healing. art, till
there are no more sick Wa,nonaa
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

10 The bill to abolish the county
Board Of Supervisors, and transfer their
duties to Board of three Commission
ers, passed the Senate by the casting
vote of the President. It's fate in the
House is doubtful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

MILWAUKEE News We are now in
receipt of the Milwaukee Daily Neocs,
which, geographically, is almost fault
less. The political editer is evidently
q man of no ordinary ability, and the
local department is admirably conduct
ed by Mark Ponleroy, of "Brick" no
toriety. Taken as a whole, the N6u:
is the best advocate Of the present
"Democratic' party, IN Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

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more and the time for receiving $3.50
for the Exporter will have EXPIRED
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nounced IN the terms, Therefore, each
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.of getting the paper at the reduced
price, which will be a great accommo-
dation to us, for money re mast hare.
Another supply Of paper must be pur-
chased within ten days, and nothing
bat money will obtain it. "Walk up
to the Captains Office and settle.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

~ The free Democrat learns that
the Republican caucus, at Madison,
Friday evening, resolved to designate
and call out candidate for Judge, the
9Th of March.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

sB Since we announced that Mr..
Fegley had purchased Mr.. Hull's inter
est IN the Wisconsin Hotel, we learn
that the parties failed to agree when
the bargain was to be finally and le-
gally consummated. Therefore no
change Is made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

sSY~D DR.. G. d. Davis has left the ed
itorial chair of the Horizon Aryxs, and
A. J. Rising has taken it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

New York, Feb. 25.-The steamship
Prince Albert arrived to-day; Smith
O'Brien was passenger, and was re-
ceived by his friends and made a
speech.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05


OUR Co. OFFICERs.-The following
is 8 list OF our new County officers and
their deputies:
Sherltf-W. B. Naylor; under do,
). X. Scarf; deputy do, Samuel Hiles,
Of Dexter
Treasurer-Thos. B, Scott; deputy,
J. r. Scott.
Clerk Of Board-L. P. Powers ::
deputy, J. II. Lang.
Clerk of the Court-Ed. Voyer; act
ing and deputy, L. NJ. Hawley.
Register-L. Kroner; deputy, O.
Knapp, Jr.
District Attorney-Chas. NJ. Webb.
Surveyor-H A. Temple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

/ Daring Robbery and Attempt at Muir
der.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

The Gov, ba. re-appointed Tennev.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-03-05

NEW SCHOOL HoUsE.-At the meet
ing of School District No. /. held last
FRIDAY evening, proposals for a new
site were received from Messrs. Jno,
Rablln and Jos. Wood Each agreed
to deed whole block gratis, providing
the district would erect a two-story.
substantial building, which no doubt
will be done during the coming season.
The site offered by Mr.. Wood was pre-
ferred.
The offer Of these gentlemen become
q generous heart and a laudible deter
mlnation to have no second class pub
lie buildings and grounds. Now let
the house be erected as soon as posi-
bic.
, 1859-04-02

4 San Francisco paper contains letter, in
which the subjoined reference is made to sncc-
ulutor and forger, who swindled tbc citizens OF
Tint place in 1868, out Of n million Of dollars:
ut A gentleman just arrived from Chill. gives
Us i sou,s infornatiou regarding tue atlairs Of
aa17F Me'Egs, *io IS the most successful amer
worth already some two million dollars, and il
IS frequently remarked that lie will be, in few
years. NE wcathicst mnn in the country. lie
tlses with his family, in very good style. at a
ffenei! hotel at Santiago. distant from Ialna-
ra'so about 1:5 miles. lie has obtained cr,,-
tsnet sena Tue government for constructing The
Afst section If Il railroad from Saptjaro IN Nal.
ea-about :1o miles, aud it is almost certain tint
-ue!EgS Will have the contract for building tic
eniirt Inc. AS an illustration Of tue popufar;rv
o1 MciEEs, OUT informant relates the fnl1owin,t.
:. HelEE.s obtained u contract for buildiu, IN
'son bridge Hy pushing this work forwny.|. lr
sHceeedea ~ having the bridge completed twn
months bei"re the time allowed By the coptract
lid IN acknowledgement of this service H.
Government made him a present Of S5jrn,
sslncs the Frcut fire ut Valparaiso, it tas leukel
oa' tnat Me1gEs WIS The owner Of the e.tcnsiv,,
machine shop known Us Wil}ian1s' Mil Tie
psopefty WAS valued at *1So,Mlo md was ncarly
spsrssG sesrs %,'l Insurance Neges looks twenty
Francisco. His hair has become ncrfcc,,v c1nx 1a"
~, ae has lost none Of his indon,itab1e enert;r
ana enterprise. lie is also largely Interested
IN The importation Of lumber and r,.rh;n.-r
IRON the Atlantic side, 1t is undcrstooi sars
our informant, that Meiggs las brother IL Ncw
YORK: who is extensively engaged in tjllinr ,,r.
9efs G}! i9f uarry II Is believed BY many persons
"a Chill, thai Mejggs will one dar return to Cai.
torn'a nnd settle all his old scores. lie enSnvs
The confidence Of NIL whom he has dealings wifh
ahd Is generally looked upor as a sofe man
, 1859-04-02
R-E6TER-H" NE MS ITEMS.

RorSn 70 Go.-An old man over 70 years o
mgr, uncic 10 the Townsend Brothers, merchants
LETT this place, bis home for years, for Pixies
Peak. He went alone. We hope lie will reach
the iaud Of gold In safetr.-fDE Latt IFi*.l
Ea-ttft.
Sra1Sc WnEar.-Tfe reasonably drv weather
Of last week enabled many Of our fart,lcrs to
make very fair headway with their blowing for
spring srheat, aud fron. all accounts nc arc in.
duccd to believe that pretty extensive surface
will be sown. The spirit Of enterprise dees not
seem to have made any rery strong motions to,
wards dylug out among our grain rAisets. Now
for good crop aud tall prices, and Central Iii
nois will be right side up with carc.-Ctntrdl
Illinois Gt1-<ttf.
SARnow EscArE-Hoors AHEAp.-Thc Eau
Claire tW;s.) Frte Prt** contains an account Of
an accident which happened at Chippewa Falls
to Mr. Sprugue, with his wife and family, OF
Eau Claire, md Mr. Daniels Of Minneapolis,
while attempting to cross the river in ferry
boat, which capsized, while the ice WAS floating.
There were nine persons in the boat, all Of
whom were sared. Mrs. Sprague aud Mrs.
Daniels owe their lives to their hoop skirts
which prevented thcu from sinking until .
small beat reached them.
DgA1a BIT BrRS1xa Flr,p,-Nrs. Weir, wife
Of Andrew G. Weir, was burned 10 death in
Hillsdaie, On Saturday evening last, by the acci-
dcntal upset1ing Of fluid lamp, which, falling
at hcr 1ect md breaking, the contents Of the
lamp caught in blaze, completely covering her
clothes with the flames. She was burned IN
most horrible manner, and she survived about
nine hours in tho most intense agony.-~Cdss
County .fich>> Republican.
Ftnsr ARRIVAL or THE SEAsoS.-The Jeanette
Roberts, which has been wintc1ing at Shakopee,
arrived 1t our fevee yesterday morning, and re-
ports the Minnesota river free Of ice, and an ex-
cellcnt stage Of water.-St. P1ul Ainatsotian,
aaSfh.
FlRsr DEPAnrrRE OF THE SkAsox.-The Time
and Tide, Capt: Roberts, went down On Sstur-
Of our citizens md tier ladies. The Tine aud
Tide passed up the river before starting On her
downward trip, and is the first boat to pass
under the new bridge.-Sk RauI Aianssotian,
2stA.
, 1859-04-02


ne notice with pleasure TINT tho Trustees Of
tnls institution nre preparing to organize it.
different departments as rapidly Rs circuu,-
stances will permit. The Preparatory Depurt~
tnent was opened ut Lake Forest in January,
With Samuel F. Miller, 4. NJ. gentleman pos
aessing the highest qualifications for the posi-.
tion, Us Principal. AL the branches usually
taught in the best acadcnies form part Of the
course. The last term Of the present year will
commence on the 4th Of May, and close on the
alst Of July. Board e per weck-tuition SO
per teru1--thc student to furnish his own room,
fuel, lights. DC The Academy is new and cx-
celgcnt building, which will be occupied IN part
By the principal, who will keep careful orcr-
sight oser the students.
Measures nre in progress to organise the Col
legiate and the Theological Departments during
the coming fall. Efforts are now making to Gu
dow the Theological Department, and it is to be
hoped they will receive a cordial response from
our substantial citizens.
The Medical Department has been organised
and will 50 into operation next fall. The gen.
tlemen engaged in the movement possess the
highest moral and professional attaiumcnts, and
q very few years will place it among the lending
Medical Institutions in the United States. The
Theological and the Medical Departments will
he located in this city.
Most Of our readers are aware that Lake
Forest, where the Preparatory and Literary Dc
partnents are to be located, is naturally one Of
the most delightful spots in the country. The
best science and the ripcst experience were en-
played to lay out the town upon the true prin-
ciples Of rural and horticultural taste. In
provements of al kinds arc progressing as
rapidly lis could be expected. Ten years will
make it most delightful retreat for our care
worn citizens, as well US its educational institu.
tlons IN honor to the enterprise and the bene-
roleaee Of its founders.
, 1859-04-02
From the Lawrence Republican Marrh e4th.l


We mentioned Il frw days SINCE the arrcst Of
.'amcs i}- Kirk, student Of Uberlin College, for
conntcftcitiny. On Friday last he was lodged
in the Cleveland iail 10 b. removed to the Pr
tagc county jail. in which county he will be
trica.-kirA istwenty three wears old, and a
young man Of intelligence. liz has been n Stu
dent Of Obcrlin for several ycars of and on, and
passed for very exemplary young man. lie
taught school in Ashland county last winter.
and used to open the school with prayer every
morning. He had won the affections Of an r.
timablc young ]ady in 0hcrlin, and they wcrr
engaged IN be married and he was u1so cnrau-
cd 10 ayonng lady in Mahoning county. II is
supposed lie has been connected witl1 the l,or-
tagc county gang Of countcrfcitcrs for two years.
llis assumed pcty and postition entirely cloak
Cd his rascalities for while 1t is stated ,hat
liz distributed good deal ofworthlcss money
amoug the farmers Of Ashland county last win.
ter. His mother, a worthy widow woman, lives
in Nasloniny county. She had never mistrust~
cd anything wrong in her son. and his arrest.
coming upon her like a ttundcrbolt has well
nigh driven her distracted
The officers say there can be no doubt as to
kirl's guilt. Quite quantity Of conntrrfcit
$l"'s on the Forest City Dauk were found on
his flprSnn
, 1859-04-02

The St. Char|cs City .lowa) IuttN;4rncfr gives
us some information about tho Stnte Seul Of
Iowa, Which rather surprises III, aud VIC ..ire
our readers abstract ofits article 1t is SUNG
what remarkable that the Great Seal Of tho
State Of 1owa is 50 little known both ut home
and abroad. It is generally supposed tha1 the
seal representing MI eagle with "a arrow in his
oeak aud an unstrunE bow in his talons is the
correct seal 0f the Stutc. Not so. That was
the o1 Territorial Seal. and yet book and map
publishers, newspaper editors, &c., are constant
y using it. No type founder or dealer in print
tnE materials makes or furnishes any other seal
Tor the State. At the sitting Of the first Ltsis-
lafnre OF the STATE Of Iowa, an net was passed.
authorizing the Secretary Of State to procure
State Seal, two inches in diameter, upon which
to be engraved the following device, surrounded
By the words, "Thc Great Seal OF the State of
Iowa. Il sheaf md field pf standing wheat, with
a. sickle and other farming utensils, On the left
side near tho bottom; 4 lead furnace und pile Of
pig lead, On the right side; the citizen s6tder,
with p1ow in his rear, supporting the Amer-
can t1ag und liberty cap. with his right hand,
and his gun with his left, in the centre md ueur
the bvttou': The mississippi River in the rear of
the who1e, with the stcaylcr Iowa under way;
an eagle near tue upper edge. holding in Ills
bcak a scroll, with the following inscription
"pon il: Our liberties we prize, and our rights
We will maintain"
There is probabfy but one engraving Of the
treat State Seal Of Iowa in existence, and it is
10 be hoped there will never be another, Us tile
design u complicated and in bad taste, while
vice. II is understood that Gov io,vc will prc-
sent the design for new State Seal at the next
meeting Of tie Legislature for adoption.-Dlr-
fH7D}f frr-tf{t,
, 1859-04-02
PERSONAL .9-1.D FULfTIE+fL.

The President has recognized John =. yos-
wink.l Darselen us Consul Of the Kingdom of
Netherlands, for the States Of Wisconsin, Mich
igan and Minnesota.
The parties who were married in Cincin-
natl recently, utter four hours acquaintance in
railroad car, had aare,up Willie going round
to st. Louis on the Martha Putnam, and sepa-
rated. The lady returned to Ohio on the same
boat.
The Republican Club Of Washington City
are making preparations to celebrate the birth
day anniversary Of Jefferson, Daniel r. Good
loc Of North Carolina, is to be the orator Of the
occasion.
African importations continue at the South,
that large amount Of capital is invested in
the traffic, and showing that it is regular
business.
There is curious report from Utah. in the
correspondence Of a San Francisco paper, to the
effect that brigham Young keeps within doors
through fear Of his life; that several of the lead
iuy Mosmcns are apostatizing; and that Life and
property are unsafe in the Territory
- The story that has been 50 industriously
circulated that 3lr. Ten Eyck, the new Senator
from New Jersey, was Shareholder by iuhcrit-
ance through his aife, is so far from being true
that Mr. Ten Eyck, il, is uow said, absolutely
refused to receive such IN inheritance because
it would make him Shareholder.
The New York correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier, who is evidently one Of the
friends Of Nr. Siekles, says tlat tbev entertain
no fear as 10 the result Of the trial, aud expect
soon to see him return home, acquitted Of the
murder Of Key. If acquitted unconditionally,
he will not resign his seat in the next Congress,
but. il, to his release there is anr qualification,
lie will send in his resignation ut once, and when
tue special election occurs, he will again be a
candidate, and the power does not exist in New
York to prevent his triumphant return" An.
other correspondent, rho belongs 10 The same
party, thinks that the trial will consume nine or
Ten dnys /
, 1859-04-02
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne d. Chicago
Raflfnnd.

At the annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the ADORE road, held at Pittsburgh, on the 3oth
ult., the President Of the Company presented the
Annual Report Of the Directors, which wns ac-
cepted and ordered to be printed for the use of
the stockholders. It shows the capital stock Of
The Company a1st December last was e, Ell, $751;
amount Of Mortgage Bonds on real estate and
Road to thnt date, s9.oa?,765: Floating Debt,
*i,755, ,a3a; total cost Of Road and equipments,
$14,c31,1lo; cost Of Company's real estate,
*"7l 500: which, together with Stock, Bonds Of
other Companies, materials On hand, de-, amount
To sl;,o4s,a3a. The earnings Of the road dur
ing 1855 were II 5s7 ,ee3ca; expenditures, II ,c5e
l10.
The old Board WIS reelected. 1t consists Of
J. Edgar Thompson, Philadelphia: 7. uaskins
Dnpy, Pittsburgh; Geo. II. Cass, do !; Wm
Robinson, j., do; c. NJ Russell, Massillon;
John Larwell, Wooster; Geo. VI. Bailey, do;
5. n. Kelly, Upper sandnsky; J. 4. Edgerton,
Fort Wayne; Samuel Hanna. do; Jesse l.. Vii
lians, do; i. l.. Wheeler, Plymouth; John
Erans Chicago; Wm. B. Ogden, d.; Il. II.
Winalow, New York.
, 1859-04-02
Machinery for Bending Timber.

1t IS Claimed that great advantage is gained
By the machinery recently introduced for CIV
lug different curves and increased strength to
heaSy tin.bcrs used in ehip-bui1dinr. md for
other purposes; The principle upon which the
fnrce is cxetted is very simple. An iron mod
e., with large groove, corresponding to the
shape ot the knee. passes in its whole leopth
under coggcd wheel, whose cogS fit intn cor
responding grooves III the surface Of the model.
and perform sem-circular revolution II re-
cclyes into its anterior extremity. which starts
under the wheel, the stick Of timber to be brpt.
and fits over it as it lies nron the horizontal
frame mhich supports the niach'ner receiving
The stick INTO ns groove up tn the SPOT where
the curve begins, where tie model rises from
The frame ibc knee OF the ship rises from. tho
water The horizontal frame work has also a
grnove into which the stick is received, and at
its further end MI iron plate is forced against it
steadily by a screw, Eiving n strong md uni
form "cnd pressure" in the direction of its
length. 1t 1iss upon flexible iron band, which
is attached to Tho end Of the model, where tbe
stick rests. As the anterior end Of the model
passes under the Gagged wheel aad rises 10 a
right angle with the frame, CARRYING with it the
stick of timber bound in its groove by thu t}e1i-
bic iron baud, its posterior extremity descends,
fitting ovcr thu timber until IL is iercl with the
frame. The stick Of timber has now taken the
shape Of the mould, and, when cold, retains its
shapc with rs much teuacity as il it had grown
into -Tos(01,4&5,n BHiifiia.