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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-02-25

CoMMUTING THE SENTENCE OF Mis-.
B1LANsKI.-A bill has passed the
House of the Minnesota Legislature,
committing the sentence of Mr.. Bilan-
ski, the murderess, to imprisonment
for life The bill passed by one vote,
after an animated discussion, and will
now, in all probability, pass the other
branch Of the Legislature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-02-25

s8~ Single copies of the REPORTER may be
had at this Office, at FIVE CENTS each
Office on the bluff opposite Magnolia House
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Arrival of the steamship Adriatic.

New York, July 2.-The United States Mail
steamship Adriatic, arrived at this port on Satur-
day from Havre, via Southampton, with advices
to the Goth nit
PALERNo.-Advices received from Palermo
states that Gen. Garibaldi issued decree on
the 18th, for levy Of men to be furnished by
conscTiption.
decree, issued on the 2Oth orders the depar-
ture Of conscripts for Palermo and Catania-
Atelegraphic dispatch from Vienna
states officially that Austria will soon be able to
bring six-hundred thousand troops into the field
SPRINGFIELD, No, July 2--The Overland Mail
from San Francisco, with California advices Of
the 18th and 18th ults., passed this place to-day
en- route for St Louis Advices to the 18th ult,
from San Francisco were sent by telegraph to Vi
cetia-
san FRANcIsco June 1.-The trouble on the
plains with the Indians has ceased The Pony
Express route viii soon be re-established, and no
further trouble Is apprehendcd
The stage from San Francisco to Chico Beetle
county, was attacked near the latter place by a
band ofrobbers and robbed Of $4,000 which
was in charge ofthe express agent
The counsel Of Judge David 5. Terry succeed
cd in procuring change cf venue 70 Marino 90.
Ills trial vii sooa take place The change of
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

JACK, the little dog of our friend RoBINsox
of the University House, has within the last
two weeks, become quite famous. About two
weeks ago, some misereant, without the feal
of the law before his eyes, hurled little JAcE
ftom the second floor of the Hotel to the
ground, thereby bruising his bones, disorder
ing his mental machinery, and letting loose
his tongue to yelp sweet discord, to the great
disturbance of the neighborhoOd. Some per
sons who saw JACKS strange maneuyres, be-
came frightened, and raised thealarming cry Of
"mad dog~ A tried veteran was soon dis
patched, with axe in hand, to dispatch poor
JACK. One murderous blow upon the head,
one stifed groan, one nervous wag of his
abbreviated tail, stiffening of the limbs, and
poor JACK had gone the way of all flesh. In
indecent haste, the mangled body Of the de-
parted dog was well put away, in an unused
well on the premises. JACK was sorely miss
ed. His ever present face, full of canine in
telligence, his social disposition, making him
very affectionately disposed toward meat and
bread-beef especialy-had caused him to
become great favorite with his fellow board
crs. Many fond regret was spoken in the
subdued tones ofdeep grief, and many bone
was left ungnawed. But wonderful TO tell, his
end was not yet! His work on earth was not
finished. More beef bones demanded his
services. Some person, well for Jack,-eight
DAYS after the killing, heard low moan in
the well. The dead dog was alive again
Soon, loud barking warned his devoted
friends there yet was life in JACK. On the
eighth day of his entombment rope with a
running moose at the end of it, was let down
and having caught around the dogs neck,
JACK once again was brought to terra .frDad.
Killing, starving, exclusion from the society
of his friends, had failed to accomplish his
death. And now in all the stateliness of new
ly-gained glory, he struts, with lofty stride,
about the precincts % his boarding house,
bearing the marks of his troubles as proudly
as the soldier does the sears received in the
thick Of the battle. Such is JACKS story as
told to us. "Some are born great, some
achieve greatness, Others have greatness thrust
upon Them Honorbly Jack has achieved
greatness" and in dog-annals, will always
maintain high rank on the roll of fame.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Rev. DIR. Langdon, of Nashville.

Rev. DIR. Langdon, of Nashville, formerly
Editor of the Banner Of Peace, preached in
the Cumberland Church, of this place, on
Sunday night last. His text was =" We
know that we have passed from death unto
life, because we love the Brethren. n."-lJohn,
iii, IA. The subject of experimental re-
lgion was discussed with much force and
earnestness. The Reverend gentleman also
handled, somewhat severely, those professcd
Christians who contine within marked boun-
darics, their love for "thc Brethren" We
listened to the discourse with much pleasure.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
The Board of school commissiopers.

The Board of School Commissioners as
scmblcd at the Court House, on Monday
morning last. There was very little business
before them. The members of the board are
E D. Sinclair, President; W. II. Adams,
b. Mitchell, w. II. Shaw, and VIM. Pattcr-
son. We learn that the amount of the annu-
al school commissions distributed among the
different school districts of the County, was
s,170O 90.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Eatrst 3lr@s bp Grlr0rapb.
ArrlyaI of the stcaIn.l,ip Arizona

NEw ORLEANS, July 2.-The United States
Mail steamship Arizona, arrived at this port to.
day, from Brazos Santiago via Indianolo, with
dates of the 2sth ultimo.
Gen. Zaragoza commanding large force of
Liberals, met and defeated Gen Miramon, near
Salamanca.
Gen. Miramon's army was totally routed, and
himself taken prisoner.
Gen. Ramore, in command of division Of
MiramOn's forces, was attacked by Gen. Ortega,
and defeated
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Arrivals and Departures OF the Mails
At Oxford, Miss.

NoRrnERS MAIL arrives every day at l.S0 P NJ
Closes going South at II A. NJ
SOUTHERN MAIL arrives every day atSA. NJ Clos
es going North at 6 p NJ.
PoSroroc MAIL, via Lafayette Springs and Tocco-
pola. arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at
TIN. Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at7AN. Closes at 6 Pm.
PASoLA MAIL, via College HILL arrives Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at P. N; Departs Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. N Closes ia
6 A. NJ
PANS MAIL arrives every Saturday at I P. NJ De
parts every Friday at 8 A NJ Closes Thursday at
6P.M.
Rocky FoRD MAIL arrives every Saturday at II N.
Departs at P. N. Closes at ii An.
WM. DELAY, p. NJ
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
PERSONAL.

The members of the Board of Trustees of
the University of Mississippi, present in Ok
ford at their late session, were his excellecy.
Gov Pcttus ex-officio President of the Board;
Col. Geo. H. Young, of Lowndes; VIM.
F. Dowd, Esq, of Monroe; Messrs J. w.
Clapp, and A. NJ, Clayton of Marshall; Hon.
c. p. Smith, of Wilkinson, and Mcssrs James
NJ. TTowry, James Brown, and Alexander II.
Pegues, of Lafayette. The absentces were
|. " Davis, of Oktibbctha; W. /. Sharkcy,
of IInds; John J. McRae, Of Clark, and
Charles Clark of Bolivar. V
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Mr.. ]. r.. Chappen, of Jackson, Tenn.

If any Of our readers wish an iron fence, or
anything in that line, we would advise them
TO call upon the above named gentleman, or
upon his agent in Oxford, Mr.. NJ. ]. Cook
The neat and finished appearance of our
Court House Fence is sufficient letter of
recommendation for Mr.. Chappel- We ad-
wise our Holly Springs friends to engage his
services right away, and have Court House
enclosure worthy of that " City Of Flowers -
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Meeting Of the Police Court.

The Police Court met at the Court House
Monday, July End. The members of the
Board are-W. IL. Smither, President; How
ell Weleh, J. j. Higginbottom, Jas. IL. Mar
tin and j. V. Nunnally.
a thousand dollars was allowed for build.
ing the poor house.
To James Crossley, SOL 90 was allowed fol
building a bridge.
To w. ii. Parker, $4,000 was allowed for
building. the bridge across Puss-Cuss creek.
To w. w. McNlahon, $1l3,s5 was al.
lowed, for building the cistcrn in the Court
House'yard.
The following gentlemen were appointed
oyerseers Of the poor for the ensuing year
Jas. NJ. Cook, Jas. Z. Dunn, John Estill, VIM.
Fondren, and q. W. Paris.
The Board then adjourned.
w. ii. SMITIIER, President.
Z. d. MooRE, Clerk.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Rev. John II. Thompson, of Holly Springs.

This reverend gentlemen preached, in the
new Episcopal Church of Oxford, on last Sun
day afternoon His text was :-"Thou shalt
love thy ncighbor as thyself" Matt xxi, 80. His
description of the character and mission of the
Goldman, Christ Jesus, was very able The
congregation seemed very highly pleased, and
have engaged the Rev. Mr. THOMPSON to hold
Divine Service in their church every Sabbath un-
til the return of the Rector, DR.. BARNARD, from
his tour to Labrador.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Col. Partridge, of the vicksburg whig.

Among the many distinguished persons whom
we noticed present at the Commencement eXer-
cises, on Thursday morning last, was Col. Pat
ridge, Editor of the Vicksburg Wig. The Col.
is distinguished journalist, and makes a good
paper. But gracious what terrible opposi-
ton man he isl If he only had a chance, he
would choke Democracy to death, without any
compunctions Of conscience at ALL Ugh! how
we shudder 70 think oft!
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Our Advertisers.

We would call attention to the new adver-
tisements in to-day's paper
The eagle Planning Mills" W. A. Buffa-
loc d Co, Holly Springs, have very rapidly
acquired a reputation for the faithful and
workmanlike manner in which they turn out
all their jobs. Give them trial.
Mcssrs. Walker & Snider, Commission
Merchants, New Orleans, are favorably known
TO many of our readers.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

~ Mr.. W. NASH requests us to state that he
has been detained longer in Holly Springs than
he intended, having been doing more business
than he anticipated. He states, however that
the Oxford people will have an opportunity Of
having their Pianos tuned very soon.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Flowers.

flOWerss
Who does not love flowers The soul is
dead which does not. That is our ideal Of a
woman, who, in addition to the duties Of the
household, eultivates these indices Of the
places where angel feet love to tread Thanks,
many thanks, sweet lady. for the beautiful
boquet- We shall prize It. Is NC DO already
priz the eirer,
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

"Life and Times of Gen. Sam. Dale, the
Mississippi Partisan, by ]. F. H. Claiborne" :"
of Mississippi, has been presented us by the
enterprising Mr.. Roberts, of the Book Store.
We will give an extended notice after read
ing the book, which is one the literati have
been long looking for. For sale at Roberts,
at Publisher's prices-s1. 90 per Copy.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
New Building.

Mr. 10. Able, the enterprising tailor of Ok
ford, has removed from his old stand, near
the Book Store of Mr.. Roberts, next door
South Of w. II. Smither. The old building
was too small, and Mr.. Able resolved to put
up a new and more commodious one. The
new building will be quite an addition to the
appearance of the town.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
PROSPECTUS
OF TIE
Oxford Intelligencer.

IT is proposed to establish at Oxford Mississippi,
weekly Journal under the foregoing title and to is
sue the first number Oh about the LIST day of June,
1860
The TNrELLIGENcER will not Ire the organ Of any
man. or of any clique combination Of individuals
but it will endeavor faithfully to represent the views
and sentiments of the community of Oxford and La
fayete county, and uphold and foster all the great
intcrests-educationa agricultural, material, social
and moral-with which the highest welfare Of our peo
pie Is identified
The fundamental doctrines Nf the State Rights
school of Democracy will constitute the g'Iides by
which the political course of the paper will be
trollcd; and while the INrELLTGESCER will sustain
Southern institutions and the OF the South with
energy and zeal il will do calmly and only 10y
son and argument-remembering that there Is zeal
which sis not according to knowledge" and whose
only weapons are empty defamation and appeals TO
popular ignorance, passion, and prejudice. II viii
oarncs ysupport the principles andorganition of the
Democratic party but, at the same time, il will be
courteous to those of fellowcitizens who are pO
tcally opposed to it nor will it descend, in any
case to personal abuse and vilifcation
The Editor first saw the light in Tennessee, but
was brought to Mississippi while Inc was yet an un-
conscious infant. Here he was nurtured and educa-
ted He is a graduate of the University Of Missis-
sppi He is bound to Mississippi by every tic of
socation and affection and it will be his contant duty
to show that he is not unmindf of those obligations
which he owes to her
Nothing will appear in the columns of the lSTELLI-
GENcER which the Editor does not believe to be true
for it is his purpose to establish for the paper repu'
tation both at home and abroad, which shall cause its
every statement of fact to be implicitly relied on.
The Editor will studiously avoid all controversies,
as far as the same may be avoided with propriety 10y
one whose duty ii will be to call things by their right
names, when he speaks of them at all.
Terms, 81 per annum in advance, or g 80 at the
end of the year.
HOWARD FALC0NER,
Editor and Proprietor.
OXFORD Miss, May 5th 1860.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Divine Service.

Divine Service.
There will be Divine Service in st. Peters
Church, (EpiscopaD Oxford, on Sunday the
9Th inst, at IL. y. NJ. Rev. J. r. THoMP-
SON, of Holly Springs will oficiate.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

Egy- Thanks to Mrs. Clark e. Son, of the
Stewards Hall of the University, we are un-
der obligations for bundle ofcaAes, candies,
and other "goodies" We always have a
tooth ready for such things.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Notice.
Notice.

TO Nancy Borrosna and al others intsresed IN kc 4
nal settlement Of B. W DacEs, Guardian,
V0U are cited to be and appear before the Probate
il Court Of the County Of Lafayette and State OF
Mississippi on the fourth Monday of July next to
show cause if any you can Ehv the final account Of
B. W. Dacus Guardian for Nancy BorToum ron
eompos menfis, Of the person and estate Of Nancy
BorTo1in. should not he audited and allowed
L n. MOORE, Clerk;
juno G. lseo-l-l 4w,
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
THE INTELLIGENCER.
WEDNESDAY, JULY g. 1850.
AGENTS.

A. B. SrRAwBRIDsE & Co., l2 l-2 Commercial
place, New Orleans, authorized to act agents
for the Lltegencer; to receive subscriptions and ad-
versing to make collections and receipt for the same
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
Our Devils Last.

Why is communication in newspaper with
out date to it, like the Mississippi Bottom at
certain seasons Because il is inundated
Why is mule never young? Because he is
always well advanced in (y)ears.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
WANTED.

At this office, an intelligent good boy, twelve
or fifteen years of age, to learn the Printers
trade. We know of no better school than a
printing office.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

The thirteenth annual session Of this institution
viii open on the 18th dav of September 1860 un-
der the direction Of the able and experienced Faculty
named above.
The University offers advantages to young men
seeking thorough education, unsurpassed anywhere
in the United States and uneaualled in the South.
It's apparatus and arrangement for the illustration
of Physical Science and Chemistry are entirely
rivaed- In mneralogy it possesses a cabinet of Sc
lect specimens. choice and valuable.
The President and Professors need no eommenda-
ton from the Board Of Trustees, most Of them being
well and favorably known the public, as experen-
ced and able instructors
The location Of the University is in the highest
degree healthful-no epidemic sickness having ever
occurred there or in Oxford
The government Of the University Is mild but ef-
icent Every effort il made to cultivate a manly
tone Of feeling among the students and an elevated
standard Of morality; il is moreover surrounded by
population whose practical regard for religion and
morality Is well known and Is not surpassed any
where.
1t Is also easily accessible being on the line Of the
Mississippi Central Railroad which Is now fully com
Peted
The accommodations are ample for the comfort Of
at least three hundred students
A spacious Gymnasium, with al the most approved
apparatus for encouraging bodily exercise and pro-
noting physical Development, viii be ready for use
in the fall
TEHxs-Tuition $40 per annum.
Fuel and attendance S25. To those who lodge out
Of the college buildings $40.
Tuition in the Law Department $50
Beard 10 The COLLEGE boarding houses and in mi
vate families about Si2 70 81 rser month
JAMES n. HOWRY.
ozF-a 1tIv 1gaa- Isle
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
OXFORD PRICE CURRENT.
0YFoRD, july 4, 1860.

Corrected weekly for the IntelligeReer, by r.
E. DOYLE, Grocery and Commission Merchant.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04
dluiOrrsjtu of atlississippi.
F a c u | t V.

FREDERICK A. =. BARNARD, III. D.,
CHANCELLOR
WILLIAM +. STEARNS. Ii. d., and
HON. JAMES 7. TR0TTER,
Professors of Governmental Science and Law
FREDERICK A. p. BARNARD, LII. D.,
Professor of Physics, Astronomy, Civil Engn-
eering, and Evidences of Christianity.
EDWARD c. BOYNT0N, " A.,
Professor of Chemistry, Miueralogy and Geology.
HENRY WHITEHORNE, NJ. A.,
Professor Of Greek and Ancient Literature
JORDAN N. PHIPPS, NJ. A.,
Professor of Pure Mathemsticsr
WILLIAM D MOORE NJ. A.,
Professor Of English Literature.
HON. LUCIUS Q. C. LAMAR,
Professor Of Ethics, Metaphysics, and Constitu-
tonal Law.
ALEXANDER J. QUINCHE, NJ A.,
Professor of Latin and Modern Languages
BURTON n. HARRISON, B. A,
Assistant to the Professor of PHYSICS
The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-04

4 III. of which we are Offering at very low prices
"a FOR CASH and to Punctual time Dealers
Call and examine stock before purchasing else
where and will try and make it to your interest
buy Of us, as We are determined no other house
shall sell goods lower than We do.
June 20 lS60-l-3-tf
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DIED.,

Mr.. GEORGE JOHNSON, ia the lad year of his
age, formerly Of Alexsaara, Va !, but for the last
IL yssrs ,. res.dent q Wsshing,on city, ID; q.
e1emPlsgs Chrlstisa should be taken from our
midss The loss Of the family is irreparable, and
Sanctuary. To the stricken ones, the soisce Is
sweet with the thought hat he is reunited with the
loved ones gone before him, ana that his spirit min
giles with theirsin the realms Of bliss for never
ending eternity Let the cypress and the rose Irvine
rrognd his Tomb and let the inceu borne on the
the la NV AR, breath Of his closing life, as il mn-
Hiurs soft requiem t. the yirtuOus DEAF.
The felstiyes and friends will meet at his resi-
dence. on Maryland avenue No 52s, on Thursday
alternsoD, at o'clock. without further notice the
ftneral SERVICES a. Sixth st. Presbyterian Church
interment in Congressional Cemetery.
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THE LATEST NEWS
TIE l. e q r A p HIO.
From Pixies Peak ana IN, plain,

OMAHA, n. r Nov ~ The Denver-city mail
cosc wltn seven passengers, ss ,tS2 In gold dust
sne 10 ioe bands OF Passengers, passed here
saturday evening. The snow at the Upper Platte
crossing Is reported 20 be from 10 II inchesdeep
seven Passengers, through from Denver civ I'm s
DAYS. IL brings Denver datrs to the 6gh inst
The miners were generally going into winter
quarters in the towns.
w p. Mcclure, charged with an ats-mp, N
kill a Mr. Goodwin, had submitted 10 TIE citv
authorities, and was 20 have hts trial on the 7th
The weather in the mountains 10 reported cold
with considerable snow.
This coach brings no mail or express.
Omaha, Nov l0-At4i5 this afternoon, the
boiler in Davis's steam saw mill. situatSd In the
southern part Of the city, exploded, completely
demolishing the building, killing the engineer,
Benjamin kirkpstrick, and injuring two other
persons. Kirkpatrick leaves no family Thomas
Davis, the owner Of the mill, and a workman
named Sehner, were seriously scalded, but IL Ia
hoped they will both recover. The mill 10 total
wreck The boiler was thrown a distance of $50
feet. Loss % 50O-no insurance
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A STROLOGIST JUST ARRIVED
"A MADAME ]. DEVESE,
The GREATEST LrvINe PLANET READER OF THE

Madame ID. has created a Wild Juror al over the
of the country. who all pronounce her to be sin
ssIaI and in fact, astonishing person: She will
red couples; will bring those that are false back
TO you will cause Aedy marriages will advise
In regard to Lawsuits, NUMBERS, Losses, TRAY
Richmond House, corner 9Th and ID sts. Remains
few days on'y. no 1s-sts
MADAME MORRICE, THE GREAT AsrRoLo-
w GIsT AND DoCTRgss, from ENrope-This highly
gifted and lntsIligent ladyi can be consu ted on
the Past, Present and Future Events. Call at No.
no2-1ms
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The Kansas Election

LEAvKNwoRrH, Nov. u.-Complete returns
from the Territorial election for mem bers of the
House OF Representatives show a large Republi-
can majority in that body
Last evening Hon. Marcus !. Parrot addressed
the largest aud most enthusiastic meeting ever as
semoled here at any time during the late Presi-
DENTAL canvass, the occasion being in honor Of
Lincoln's election. Mr.. p spoke an hour and
half The streets were illuminated. salutes fred,
and the Wide Awakes paraded with full ranks
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MARRIED.

On the 18th, at Church of Ascension, BY Rev. DR..
pRinoknsy, T. a; ZONES, Of Washington, New
Masee, kse i, Of this city.
On the afternoon Of the 18th instant, in Ryland
Snspel, ~ the Key: John N. Coombs. MIR Will
LIAM THOMPSON and MISS ANNIE o.
TUCKER, all of Washington city.
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wIsrAR's BALsAx OF WILD CHERRY

The following letter from Rev. HRNKY Woop. of
concord, N. H., Editor ofthe Congregational Jour
nal, speaks volumes in favor OF WIst1r's BaIsa,n-
=, CONCORD, ~. H., March 2.
MKssRs. SETH w. FowLE a. Co.-Gentternen
Two years ago, e sudden and violent attack upon
my Lungs confined me to my bed for several weeks,
And when recovered, was so much oppressed by
sleep or rest upon . bed by night. The suffering
was extreme, and Judging from the inefhcacy of the
remedies used, | supposed the disease incurabe
BeIng persuaded to try bottle of Wistar's BaIsam
~ Htld Cherry. without confidence in its efficacy,
found the difficulty almost entirely removed be-
fore one bottle was used up. sympathy with nv
fellow sufferers induces me TO make this public
similarly afflicted, - ''
With respect, yours truly, HENRY woop
wrapper. W. INV
Prepared BY 9. w. FowIe Co., Boston, and for
sale by II. D. Gilman, =. c. Ford, IT,, 3. b. Waite
g. Stott, John Schwarze, Marin &c Pa mer, Wash
Ington; and BY dealers everywhere. no Io-IvT
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Affairs In Virgins.

RICHMOND, Nov. H.-The Enquirer Of this
morning urges the call Of a State Convention az
an early day, which might settle, peacesbly, the
dangerous questions now pending
The same paper says that II was with a view Of
concentrating public opinion upon a convention,
as well an to prepare the people for any unforeseen
emergency, that Elk Governor Wise endeavored TO
inaugurate system Of Minute Men He contem-
plated no raid on the Federal Government