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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
The Potter and Pryor Affair.

The New York Tribune has the fol-
lowing, with more, on the Potter and
Pryor difficulty:
The principles Of this journal, in re-
gard to the code recognized among du-
elists are well understood, and need
not now be repeated. We leave those
principles to vindicate themselves,
while we contemplate, from its own ex-
cePtional standpoint, the peculiar ease
Of NIr. Potter.
Doubtless, his prompt acceptance Of
Mr.. Pryor's peremptory challenge will
be condemned by many persons whose
good opinion he would not willingly
forfeit All such persons should know
that Dir. Potter, SO far from being q
dneliSt, sincerely regards the code as a
relic Of barbarisrn. But, SO baseless
were the grounds, even within the ca
mons Of the code, upon which Pryor
challenged him to combat, that he and
his friends believed that a deliberate
purpose was formed to take his life.
and that, therefore, it was mere CUES
ton whether he would fight according
to prescribed rules, or, declining to do
so, would subject himself to the hazards
Of street assault, at an unguarded
moment, after the manner Of Edmund
sons attack upon Hickman. Reasons,
not patent to all, but known to him, in,
duced Potter to believe that if be de.
MED the dueIIo, he would be liable tc
assassin alton; and, therefore, he &C.
cepted Mr.. Pryor's challenge.
But Dir. Potter was actuated by mo
tiyes higher and broader than any mere
personal considerations. We doubt
whether a Drawer man lives. He has
that calm, self-reliant courage that al
ways measures its words and deeds, tha
never acts upon unreasoning impulse
that moves forward to its position, af
ter q considerate estimate Of ultimate
consequences; and once having takel
its ground, never yields it but with life
lie felt that in this case, a deliberate
effort was being made to sacrifice free
dom of speech On the floor Of the HOUSE
Of Representatives, and to dishonor anG
disgrace the Republican portion Of tht
Chamber; and that each of these in
terests was, for the time, committed K
his keeping, and was sought to be i'm
periIed III his person. He thereupol
determined to meet the exigency, an(
defend, at every hazard, his own rights
and the rights Of his constituents, an(
also, and more especially, the freedom
Of debate On the Republican side Of tn
Hall, which this pestileut Pryor an(
his brawling hackers had for fou
months been trying to strike down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

GS Under the head of "Good news
tor the Democrats,'' the Charleston
1Herc'Ffy announces that s'the rigor of
the license law will be relaxed durino
the convention, and that none of our
motel bars will be interfered with, for
accommodating their guests on Sun
days In accordance with this Judi
cious regulation, we learn that one HIM
dered barrels of pure Monongahela
"h'skey have been shipped, post haste.
from Pittsburg for Charleston. AS
that IS the Presidents favorite bever-
age, we infer that it is to be nsad ;,
against Douglas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

EVERY REPUBLICAN, NoTE.- The
Homestead Bill passed the House of
Representatives, receiving ecery Re-
publican yoto.
The Bill to suppress poly gamy, pass
Ell the House, receiving eceyy Repu5-
Acan uote, and being opposed by the
Douglas Democrats.
The Bill to admit Kansas, passed the
House, receiving also ocery RepuJG-
can cote. r~--
All the measures encountered more
or less Democratic hostility; and Il
majority OF the Democrats in the House
voted against them. They are now
before the Democratic Senate, and up
on the political majority in that BODY
rests the responsibility of their defeat
If defeated, they shall be. Let the
people ''looS to the future !''--lNii. Sen
finfT .....r..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
Pen and Scissors.

Postage between the United States
and Bremen has been reduced from %
to Is cents
Senator Wilson has introduced
stringent law for the suppression Of the
African slave trade.
The squadron which is to convey
the Prince Of Wales to Canada, viii
consist Of four steamers.
England is now connected tele-
graphically with India, by submarine
lines across the Red Sea.
"A woman and herfour daughters
were arrested in GAINESVILLE, the other
day, for stealing dry goods.
Hon. Ben. Wade, of Ohio, is talk
ed of in Washington as the Republican
candidate for the Presidency.
The National Era and Tile Re
public, Republican papers at Washing
ton, D. c., are to be consolidated.
Rev. Daniel Worth has been found
guilty Of circulating 'Helper's Impend-
ing Crisis in North Carolina, and SEN
fenced to prison for one year.
Judge fancy is again i'll, and is
not likely to be able to resume his seat
on the bench during the present term
Of the y. S. Supreme Court.
The House Committee on Flee
tons has reported in favor OF Samuel
G. Daley, Republican, who contests
the seat Of Mr.. Estabrook, as delegate
from Nebraska.
Anonymous letters have been ad-
dressed to Mr.. Covode, threatening
him and Mr.. Sherman with assassina.
ton, unless they desist from their in.
vestigation of the official acts Of Mr.
Buchanan.
1t has been ascertained by the La
Crosse Republican, that the logs put
into Black River the past winter meas
ure 24,45O,ooo feet--beirg an increase
Of 100000 feet over the quantity put
in last year
"A French Republican Club has
been formed in New York; NJ. Far
rene, editor Of the E0002f9. bnin~ Pres
ident. The French language is used
in the proceedings, but the Club also
includes Swiss, Belgians, Italians, Span
iards, and Canadians.
The Hon. John +. Potter arrived
IN Racine at noon on Saturday. Elk
tensiVe preparations had been made to
receive him, but he avoided all demon.
stration, ana Immediately departed fo1
his home in Walworth county. Az
rangemeuts had also been made in this
city to receive him.-INL. Sentinel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

DAMAGES FOR DRIVING A Man OUT
OF ToWN.-We stated some DAVIS 400
thatDr. Byam had been notified By
some Of the citizens Of Mount Vernon,
IN N this county, to leave the place. The
difficulty grew out Of long business
complications and MISUNDERSTANDING
hard to be explained. He left without
waiting any attempt at violence, and
came to this city, and sued them for
damages. The trial came off a day or
two ago, and yesterday the jury brought
IN a verdict Of $3.50, which carried
costs.-lZadiso5a A1.gls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

STATE TAX ONLY $3.50, o0o.-When
the Legislature last year levied only
$4,000 State tax, the Democrats said
that this low tax was fixed for election
eering purposes, and they prophesied
that this year il would be enough high
er to make up. Hobart said that the
tax for this year would be $4,000 :;
Pump Carpenter estimated 100000 !;
the veracious publication called efacts
for the people," put it at 100000
Wei, the Legislature, after careful
examination, have decided that $780,
600 is amply sufficient. SO much for
Democratic lies, and Republican ex-
trayagance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
ANOTHER HEAVY FIRE AT KEN osuA.

ANOTHER HEAVY FIRE AT KEN sIIA.
Another confagration-a very des-
tructiye one-visited the city Of Keno
sha Sunday morning. The fire com
menced on the east side Of Main st., and
swept away property to the amount Of
over $135, 900, Of which not over so
per cent. was insured. This is the sec
ond disastrous fire they have had since
last fall, and it must prove blow, from
the effects Of which it viii take a long
time to recover.
Kenosha seems to be one Of those
unfortunate cities that was not created
to thrive and become populous. Three
fires Of such magnitude as the last, and
so devastating, all within six months,
is enough to discourage the most en-
terprising people. We learn by the
Milwaukee Sentinel, that aid was OBJ
tanned from the fire companies of Ra-
cine, but owing to the distance and
lack Of railroad facilities, they did not
arrive in time to be Of much benefit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
The Charleston Convention.
The DemOcratic National Cnnue

rrx,
lhe DemocraClc National ConVen
tlon met at Charleston yesterday, and
organized by electlng L. 3. Flourney
f 9I ARKANSAS ,r, temporary chairman
Inc New 7 DIRK contested seat question
was tne 1FS5 matter touched, and caus-
81 ''l'2 7I5; excitement and confu-
al0 H. Inc qHeSClon was tlnaliy referred
70 the committee On credentials, with
c10 uIE,G,.eFstaholng that the delegates
from from Amos and New York are to be
e3clooeo from that committee. An
aojournment then took place until 8
. O. GEEK 2;:, to-day. a despatch to the n.
l A[S0fs.2S states that the Douglasites
Ho" cohhoentIy count On III votes,
exclusive OF the scattering Southern
'0'e7'--z|@ sentinel, 9th,
Our teleoranh disnafcbcas 4b;e, -, ,,,.,,
inc from Charleston aTa a,,;fo W. '.1 ,,,rt Z,
Gus, tbourh bv no means Ja s[ o5"I n
the final Tesulf. Ajt6on~b NJ, n 20 ~
las seems 10 be the frs3 choice # >
majority Of Tho noiaa-atos 't 4Ira u =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
MACCARONI.
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COCRT1NG IN WAUsHARA C01r>-4r

C0URT1NG IN WAUsHARA CoUzry.
The Wautoma Journal thus details
Court practice III Waushara county;
a disgraceful row occurred in the
Court House yesterday, III which three
OF our prominent lawyers s'plaved doc,
to o considerable extent. The facfs
as related, are, that some dissension
had arisen between Messrs Soule, and
". o.. in which he accused SouIe
OF forging or altering dates Of certain
papers, upon which Soule gave him the
lie. The contest Of words ran HIGH,
till Soule proposed to go down on the
street and settle the matter. Webb
said he would follow him. Mr. Scale
started, and Webb, instead Of doino
as he agreed, kicked him, whereuDo6
Soule turned and knocked him down.
and seized him by the throat CHOKING
hum till he was by the Sheriff and 9th
eFs, restrained from further proceed
ings.
II. G. Webb then interfered. and #
IS said, hit Soule 6 rap, we SUPPOSE bv
way OF having q hand in the FIGHT.
Order was soon restored, and the JUDGE
by way Of variation, fined them s50I
each, for contempt Of Court. which v-os
PAID before they could go on with their
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

Cory's Sto1aachio Bitters cures the fol
lowing diseases and great many more, too
numerous to mention:
ONE BOTTLE will cure the worst case of
DYSPEPSIA, permanently.
ONE OR TWO BOTTLES will cure the most
obstinate cases of LIVER COMPLAINT, per
mancntly. ... -
ONE CT two doses cures COSTWENESS.
ONE DOSE on going to bed will prevent
you from having the NIGHTMARE.
ONE BOTTLE is warranted to cure Sick
Headache, so that it will not return.
ONE DOSE Immediately cures Collie, and
half a bottle will entirely cure UABITUAL
C0LIC.
ONE BOTTLE will positively do away with
and cure FEMALE INSTRUCTIONS and IR-
REG ULARIT1ES
ONE BOTTLE of these BIters will do more
good in building up and strengthening the
system, giving appetite. assisting digestion,
and giving tone to tbs digestive organs, than
all the pills i'll the country.
Call upon our agents and get pamphlet
treating on these diseases, then 90 get Bot
tie Of Bitters
Price One Dollar per Bottle. See advertise
ment in another column. Wv. johnson, AIT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
----4u-za- So s-~sr-.

s BY a recent act Of the Legisla-
tnre all that part of range ten east,
north of the south boundary line of
township number twenty-six north, is
taken from the counties of Oconto and
Shawano and attached to and made
q part Of the county Of Marathon for
all purposes whatever.
Pfo0'dod, That all taxes now levied
in said range may be collected in all
respects the same as if this act had not
passed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
a Card to the Suffering,

as a missionary in Japan, was cured of Con-
sumption, when all other means had failed, by
recipe obtained from learned physician
residing in the great city of Jeddo. This re
clpe has cured great numbers, who were suffer
ing from Consumption, Bronchitis, Sore Throat
Coughs and Colds, and the debility and ncr-
yous depression caused by these disorders
DESTROYS Of beneftting others, I will send
this recipe, which have brought home with
ne, to all who need it, free of charge.
Address REV. WIN. CosGRovE,
$50 Baltic Street
BROOKLYN, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

THE PRIZE FIGHT-This affair is
not broken up. Heonan was admitted
to light bail, which prevents further
interruption till the fight, and the bail
will Of course be forfeited. It is only
$3.50, with two men rs smeties.
The fight it may be supposed GER
tainly came off: Very great feeling
was excited by the arrest Of Heenan,
and all his party laid it to the interfer-
ence Of Sayers' friends. They of
course INDIGNANTLY deny it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
DIXON ELECTED is now settlet

DIXON ELEcTED.-It is now settled
that Dixon has about 200 majority in
the State; but, owing to the failure Of
several counties to canvass their votes
on the day prescribed by law, the GER
tifcate Of election must be given to
Sloan. The Supreme Court, if he con
tests, will award the Office to Dixon,
most probably.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

~ \ rumor is prevalent at Wash
ington that Ex-Governor Walker has
challenged Judge Black, and that the
latter declines to accept. A remark
made by the Judge to the effect that
the Presidents letter Of instructions to
Gov. Walker, recently published, was
q forgery, is said to have led to the.
challenge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

LECTURES ON AsTRoNoMY.-Dr. Nc
Call will give a free lecture at Hurlev's
Hall on Tuesday evening of next week.
introductory to course. We have
seen him highly spoken of in or ex-
changes as popular lecturer or An
atomy and Physiology, the laws of
lito and the art Of preserving health
Everybody should attend these lee
lures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
THE MILWAUKEE WEEKLY SENT1-

IHE MILWAUKEE WEEKLY SENTI-
MEL FOR THE CAMPAGN.-The pub
fishers Of the above paper have issued
their prospectus for their weekly for
the campaign commencing May 10th
and ending November 10th, six months
and offer it for that time at the fol-
lowing greatly reduced prices:
One copy for 5000
Twenty copies to one address 900
Fifty " % M
One hundred g e5 IN
These are terms which bring the
Sentinel within the reach of every Re-
publican voter in the State, and though
we think the course Of the Sentinel du-
ring the judicial canvass is open to
criticism, we have no doubt it will give
the nominees of the Chicago Conven-
ton, an earnest and efficient support,
and will consequently be a valuable
campaign document. The names
should be forwarded as early as posi-.
BILE. Address ''JERMA1N & BRIeuT-
MAN"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
Ye Roosteratorial Bomcat.

Ye fable of ye OK and frog is eclips-
ed. Ye Heenan and Sayers Bomcat
has proved but a school-boy's tussle
compared with ye terrible encounter
between We most beloved, fool-blooded
Shanghai Cock, Hawley-Hawk. and ye
glorious knight of the dung bill recent
" imported from Kamschatka by al
missionary sent to save the souls Of
those benighted people who stole it az
ter divine service) surnamed, lIillerite.
Ye scribler could not give the pedigree
of these gallant birds, else he aeouzd.-
Ye beautiful-yisaged man who claims
the lawful proprietorship of ye Hawley
hawk is of even temper, and delights
in being honest, and despises hypocri-
cy, as much as he does his dinner
But when ye gentle Miller-ite, whose
persuasive faculties are Of a superior
order entered Hawley-hawk's hens,
cover the fence" then his Honor's
blood 6itod, and naughty words ema-
mated from his lips, and he looked
more beautiful because of the express
sion Of his countenance. Whenever
Hawley-hawk exposed himself to the
vision Of Mlller-ite, he was sure to get
licked. This state of things didn't i'm
prove the personal appearance Of Haw-
ley-hawk's master, and he vowed 81
lently, (he is quiet man, never talks
except when spoken toy to get o cock
that would whip Miller-ite There
fore, one bright spring morning, his
Honor" (blushing with beauty start
ed in search Of ye gallant cock, with
ESQ cts. in his pocket, purchase money.
lie found him vodi Ujdj Ujci, Deer to
BigIow's, for We sporting boys who love
fun, trimed mp Mil1er-ite, put lie on his
neck, and disrobed him Of his honesty.
because FIawley-hawk took after his
''Honor," and couldn't possibly be hon
est even in a cock fight. Morning
came, and the birds were turned out.
They put their heads together, and
worked and twisted and wiggled and
squinted, while bland smile, SO pecu-
liar to his ''EIonor," hung like the mist
Of the morning over his saint-lke coun-
tenance. Miller-ite thought he'd seen
that bird-Hawley-hawk, No. 2-be-
fore SO after the preliminaries were
gone through with, just naturally pitch
ed in head, rotundity, and stomach,
and cleaned him out in two clerks Of a
lambs tail" while his "Honor," With
proud disdain, tramped old mother
earth, with eyes askant, and temper
most terribly ruf1ed. Bad Grammar
gushed from his modest lips, like water
from q squirt gun. But twas done,
the deed was contaminated, and Haw-
ley-hawk sneaked off with plumace
trailing in the dust. Poor bird ! Mil
ler-ite had licked him fifty times before,
and the two & ] was irrecoyerably
lost. Night settled down upon the
bloody field and his 'FHonor's" disturb
ed mind, and all was again quiet. But
the end was not yet. Saucy ITiIIer-ite
was not content, so finally chased
Hawley-hawk who few over the roof.
less well, and wishing to escape his
terrible tormentor, sank down to q
watery grave, and thus 'departed this
life," while ALiller-ite gave one shriIl
crow, which translated by his ''IIonor''
means, Reqeei escat en- pace.
MAccARoxI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

sNow.-Last Sunday morning our
citizens were surprised to find about
two inches of snow on the ground,
which disappeared during the dav. It
had the effect to raise the river to .
good running stage, and lumber has
been going over the Rapids in oonsid-
cradle quantity. Il was very fortu-
nate surprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

a COOP ENTERPRIsE.-Col. Fair
child Of this city, and Bostwicb O'Con-
nor Of Beloit, have purchased a vast
cranberry plantation up in Juneau Co.
some 1900 acres in extent we under
stand.-lIdd Argus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
~-EE s&ee@


- There is gas excitement at
MENDOZA, Illinois, riyalling the oil ~.
cltement IN Pennsylvania. People die
down fifteen or twenty feet for water
and instead Of that fluid find a con1bns,
tble gas, apparently inexhaustiblo in
quantity. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

A CHANCE FOR SoMEBoDY.--Barnpn,
offers 500 for a live speckled trout
weighing foul" pounds, and at the rate
OF s25 per pound for all that it weighs
more than four pounds. The trout to,
De, warranted to live one week in
r-Anlng stream Of water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

AN Oo1EN.--Simultan eous with the
meeting Of the Charleston Convent;o,
we see 1t announced ii. the Southern ~.
Pers that ''the Dismal Swamp is on
fire p Chi. Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

Us Those in the habit of buying
s"cn unnecessary articles as pork, -four
eggs, &c, &c, can find them At tho
!" ooa county Drug Store in quantities
to suit purchasers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

LIE USUEPATION OF TIE UNITED
STATES !-S300.-The undersigned Of
fers the following prizes: $500 for the
best Legal Essay, and 500 for the
best Popular Essay Oh the following
questions, viz: .... ..
L. In what, if any, cases, does the
Constitution permit the Sen ate of the
United States to coerce witnesses for
information to merely aid Legislation :?
Ii. In what, if any, cases, does the
Constitution permit the Senate Of the
United States to seize and force wit
nesses from their States to merely aid
legislation?
III. In what, if any, cases, does the
Constitution permit the Senate q The
United States to investigate ALLEGED
crimes to merely aid Legislation
The Essays must not exceed 40 pa
ges octave ''long primer'' type, and re
CURED by the Committee (whose ad-
dress will be published hereaftcr(. on
the first of June. 1860. The award
Will be announced on or before the first
Of July following.
EaPers Of all parties and Of 30 party,
out who favor fairplay and free discus
SION, are respectfully solicited to pub
Ilsh this notice. The Essays will be
sent to all who forward me marked
copies Of their papers containing the
above. Address care Of "ArnY, box
No. 800, Georgetown, D. o.
IHADDEUS5HYATT,
|Vash5'agto1o Joj5, March %, 1860.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
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MIR. Green Sua1 q Iod-

MI: Green sued a lady for breach
OF promise, and her friends offered him
two hundred dollars to settle it.
IVY y nat - cried Green, s:two hundred
dollars tor ruined hopes, a shattered
mind, blasted life, and y bleed;ncr
heart? Never but make ittbrae ~
dred dollaIs, and it's a bargain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

S@ This is the last week for the
publication of the tax list. Hereafter
we shall be able to give an increased
amount of reading matter. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28
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~ Mr.. Pryor, of Virginia, don't
care to know how his clay would feel
IN the hands Of our Potter State
Jotr
Nor do we think he cared how Pot
ter's Jee1e6 The laugh comes in with
the word tfold,-B0ra5oo Rep.
The reason was that Pryor feared
Potters feelings" might be too 5ocie-
J0Ur.
Pryor has smattering Of aristocrat
ic blood, therefore breads the appear
ance Of Yankee, who, with 5osoie-ant
feelings viii stick to whiting Pryor
10 leaving this earth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

g#7 The Prairie fires in Jackson
county, have been unusually devasta-
ting this spring. The Jackson Go.
Banner says:
Besides spreading over immense
tracts of level country, burning lots Of
hay and many miles Of fence, and run
nlng up and over almost every bluff
they nave got into the woods DESTROY
ing much valuable timber. Last Sun
Gay q ire was started down the river
towards Shepperd's mill, and it was
soon making rapid progress up this
way, threatening to sweep the upper
part OF the village, but party Of tciti-
zens went to meet it and by ''back fir
ing" ayerted the danger. AS we write
On "Wednesday, immense volumns oil
smoke are rising in the South, indica-
ting heavy fire in the pines below.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-04-28

The river IS fallinr