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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
PAPER DELEGATEs.-Since Charley

PAPER DELEGATES Charley
Redfield discovered the euphonious
phrase of 'paper delegates" the oppo-
sition have greedily re-echoed it until
it is worse than thread bare. Who
ever heard of a Convention larger than
a county one where there were no sub
sututes, or ''paper delegates ?" To
exclude substitutes from some conven-
ii IONS, half the district would be dis
franchised. Not so in this case, how
ever. 1t was very generally attended
in person but as the call had author
lied substitution, the Conve ntion had
no right to annul such proceedings I'M
der the call. We saw no object for
setting up such an objection. 1t would
not have altered the result, apd has
only furnished food for the opposition
press to throw to their furnishing read
ers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
Hon. James s. Alban.

Was nominated by the Plainfeld
Convention for Circuit Judge. Mr.. Al
ban is we'll known in the judicial cir
cult as politician, lawyer and gentle
man. tie is man of generous impul-
ses. No one ever applied at his door
and went away hungry. We shall al
ways be ready to bear evidence of his
goodness of heart, his excellent social
habits, and courteous bearing at the
bar. Judge Alban is a good lawyer,
and has practiced at the bar of every
court in this circuit.
The two candidates are now in the
field. We support Judge Cate, but
not by villfying Judge Alban. And it
may not be improper her to add that
as both Of the candidates have for years
been neighbors, and always on friendly
terms, having met together where only
a Javored, fen can meet. We hope the
canvass will be carried on withoutresor-
ting to disgracefui personalities, which,
without affecting the result may leave
disagreeable remembrances not only
between the candidates but their res
pectiye friends.
The above we clip from the Stevens
Point Rnery, a Democratic sheet and
strong supporter Of Judge Cate. The
hope expressed that the convass may
be carried on in a creditable manner.
and without the indulgence of low per-
sonalities, we believe is desired by
men Of all parties. For ourself, we
must say that the social bearing OF
both candidates has afforded us much
enjoyment in years past, and we should
sincerely regret any abatement of per-
sonal friendship on the part Of either.
But the public record of both is public
property, and as such the people are in
duty bound to investigate. We oppose
Judge Gates election, because
lst. He is a Democrat, and the
position Of Judge carries with it great
influence. ....-
I'd. He is an anti-State Rights
Judge-acknowiedging his Court in
ferior to that Of Judge Miller-giv-
ing the citizen of Wisconsin no chance
of appeal to the Supreme Court, ii
wronged in Miller's Coult-as he is al
most sure to be when the plaintiff is a
nonresident
We support Judge Alban, because
lst. He is a thorough Republican,
and his election this Spring will aug
ment the Republican forces at least
500 votes in the District.
I'd. He is State Rights man-un-
derstands the subject as well, and prob
ably better, than any other one III the
Circuit.
Sd. His goodness Of heart" eek
cellent social habits" courteous bear
ing" and eminent legal qualifications,
are indispensable requisites for prop
err Judge of this Circuit.
4th. The foregoing qualifications
entitle him to seat on the bench.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

FoR CAMERoN.-In the last Oxford
(Wis.) Erpress-received just before
going to preserve notice that it takes
sensible grounds in favor Of the nomi-
nation Of Gen. Simon Cameron for the
Presidency. Its editor, DR.. Pease, APP
pears to be one Of those candid think
ers who will not allow prejudice to
control bis better judgment. The az
ticle referred to we shall publish next
week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

s On the first page of this paper
is letter written by Judge A. D.
Smith in 1857, which treaties in lucid
style the doctrine Of State Rights-a
question which is just now agitating
the minds Of the people to very great
extent. 1t does seem to Us that it is
beyond the power Of the most expert
technicalist to overthrow or mystify
the reasoning with which this letter
abounds. We ask for it general pc
ruSal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
Pennsylvania Peoples State Conven-
ton.
HARRIsBURGH, Feb. %.

=
The Convention proceeded to nomi-
nate c candidate for Governor On
the third ballot A ]. Curtin was nomi-
mated. Before the result Of the third
ballot was announced it was ascertain
ed that Mr.. Curtin lacked a single vote,
whereupon several changed their votes
to him, and the nomination was made
unanimous, and committees were APP
pointed to wait upon Messrs. Curtin
and Cameron and invite them to seat
in the Convention. t&@ =
Mr.. David Taggart, one of the can
didates, on invitation made a happy
speech, giving his adherence to the
nominee. SIS ~
The following is the resolution above
named
Resolase0, That committee of sew
en- be appointed by the Chair to pre-
pare an address and resolution: and al
SO to report the names of the Senatori-
al delegates of the National Conyen-
ton, and the lanes of two persons for
Senatorial electors; and that two del
egates from the different Congressional
districts report to the convention the
names Of four persons from each Con-
gressional district, who shall be the
representatives to the National Con-
ventioD, and one from each district as
electors.
The delegates from the State to the
National Convention, are hereby in
structed to east the vote of the State
as unit, for Gen Cameron, while his
name remains before that body.
The convention elected Jas. Pollock
and Tho's W. Howe, electors at large :
and D. Wilmot, Henry D. Moore, Sam
uel A. Purviance, Andrew II. Recdcr,
Thaddeus Stevens, 2. J. Coffey. John
Ii. Ewing and NJ s. Lowery, delegates
at large to the Chicago Convention.
The selection Of delegates from the
| first four districts was referred to the
people. The delegates from most of
the other districts were reported. The
Convention adjourned sine die this P.
M.
The friends Of Mr.. Cameron have OBJ
tanned the strongest possible endorse
ment Of his claims for the Preidencv.
The delegates selected comprise the
ablest men in the State, and they will
go to Chicago with the full intention OF
securing Mr. Cameron's nomination.
A communication was received from
Mr.. Cameron, thanking the Convention
Tor the honor conferred upon him.
| We find the above in the Milwaukee
Sentinel, as telegram, and reproduce
it to show that our prediction made
months ago that Gen. Cameron would
be thesunanimous choice Of Pennsylva-
MIA has been fulfill ed. The argument
for his nomination at Chicago next
June, is irresistable-to wit: without
Pennsylvania we cannot elect q Presi-
dent, and no..other man is certain of be-
ing able to carry that State. He would
also secure to us New jersey. With
Lincoln as Vice President, we should
capture Illinois and perhaps Indiana. -
1t would seem q crime if the Republic
can party should fail to take the proper
path to victory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
syD The n. Y. Young Mems Chris

~ The n. Y. Young Mems Chris
tan Association are about erecting a
large building for their meetings, to
cost $4,000. In one part of it arc to
be bowling alleys. This is undoubted-
" all right-the Doctors Of Divinity
and Medicine borh say itis-but what
queer accompaniment for ''Chris-
tan Association this would have been
deemed when we were "young men :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

s#The Sparta Herald, referring to
the action Of our Judicial Convention,
says:
This is a grand move and most ex-
cellent selection. Judge Alban is a
thoroughbred lawyer, man of sterling
integrity and one that would do honor
to the Bench in any Circuit. The peo-
pie of the 18th Circuit will lose nothing
by the exchange between Alban and
Cate, while the Republicans will gain
much by electing man whom thew can
rely on as sound, State Rights Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
Democratic State Convention.

The adjourned meeting of this Con
rcntion was held at Madison on the
22nd.
The following delegates were elect
ed:
First Distriet-J. Il. Sharpstein, 4.
F. Pratt, and a. S. Palmer, Of Wal
worth. Alternates-JackSon Hadley,
n. Fr.tt, and J. IL. Paul. Elector-
E. G. Ryan.
Second District--Wm. A. Barstow
L. Z. Earnest and J. Whipple. Flee
tors-Judge Dunn and J. G. Fair
child. ---
Third District-P. II. Smith. F. w.
Horn, E. S. Bragg and John Fitzger,
aid. Electors-Rothe aud B. Fcreu-
son.
Previous to the selection of dele
gates, the following platform was laid
down. P. H. Smith, of Appleton, of:
fered the following resolutions:
Resolred, That the Democratic
party of Wisconsin will cordially sup
port the nominee of the Charleston
Convention.
Resolved that Stephen A. Douglas is
the choice of the Democracy Of Wis
consin for the Presidency of the United
States. His eminent public services
rendered the government and the
country; his signal triumphs in the Sen.
ate and before the people; his admitted
ability; his sound and just views Of pub
lie policy; his devotion to the ConSti-
tuition and the Uniou: renders his name
tower Of strength, and gives as&ur-
ance to the Convention that if noillin-
ated at Charleston, he will most Ger.
tainly receive the electoral vote OF
Wisconsin. Therefore, rs in union
there is strength,
Resolved, That the entire vote Of
Wisconsin be cast as a unit for S. A
Douglas.
Adopted by ayes 165, nays %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25

Mr.. Keitt, member from S. c., re-
ceived a despatch yesterday, announ-
cling that his elder brother, physician,
residing at PilIatka, had been murder
ed in his bed, by some Of his negroes,
who had almost severed his head from
bis body. He was, at the time, confin-
ed to his bed by illness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
For Judge Of the Seventh judicial Circuit,
Hon. JAMES S. kLpAN,
OF PORTAGE COUNTY.
Kilbourn City Dam.

The Milwaukee Sentinel is inform
ed that the efforts to remove this
obstruction have thus far met with
poor success. The following nOte from
the Executive Committee of the lum-
bclmen sets that 1umor st rest:
Mr.. BHUNpAGE.-Dear Sir: AS
there have been several reports circula-
ting about IN relation to the work on
the IkIlhourn dam, you will please give
the following statement an insertion i'll
your paper in its next issue.
The work Of removing the kilbourn
City dam IS progressing to our entire
satisfaction; aud we confidently think,
If The present favorable weather con-
tinues for the space Of two weeks lon
ger, the contractor viii complete enough
of said work so as to afford safe pas
sage for Rats
l.. b. " ulTEH0nsE,
THo's WESTON,
J. II. CoMPToN,
IUGu Nc INDoE.
T[iibourn City, Feb. 27th, 1860.
The Sentinel alIudos to the effort be-
ing made to repeal the Charter Of the
dam, and expresses q hope that it will
not succeed. The KiIbourn folks want
further time to experiment III altering
the slide, yainly hoping that the dam
may vet become . benefit to the town
and country about, and also facilitate
The running of the Dells. The Se7ti-
mel urges the proprlety Of this course.
It evidently does not know what it is
talking about. TO our mind, the whole
matter IS this: The Legislature has
given q grant to obstruct the naviga-
lion Of the Wisconsin River, which, by
the Ordinance Of 1897, is declared to
be nayigable stream, and shall forev-
cr remain free for navigation. Is not
that grant null and void? We believe
it is; and we also believe that the State
can be compelled to remove the dam,
and pay al damages that have been
sustained by lumbermen IN the delay of
of getting their stuff to market, the ex-
traordinary expenses incurred by rea~
son Of such delay, and for all losses oc-
casioned by breakage.
II we are wrong in these impressions,
there can be no good reason for with
holding the repeal Of that Charter
The Company have had about ten
months to remove or alter it so that
RATS can pass over in safety. They re-
sorted to every mode last spring and
summer to effect the desired change,
but, after exhausting both brains and
means, gave up in despair. There was
not sufficient time to remote it then, and
lumberinen, at the sacrifice of many
lives and much damage to their proper
ty, were forced TO run over it. But
now they have commenced in season,
and have at much inconvenience raised
money TO tear it ont. They will take it
out, too, if there is power enough on
earth to Go it. Even the militia of the
State willnot prevent them in defending
their rights. After they have lost and
expended more money than the whole
town OF Kilbourn is worth, or ever will
be, the Sentinel favors the Klbournites
in the attempt to daily along with their
dam in the faint hope that some mode
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

may yet be devised by which lumber
can be run over it in safety. We hope
the dam nuisance may be speedily re-
moved, and, if the Legislature seeks
further wrong on the unfortunate lum-
bermen, we trust legal steps will be Ia
ken for past indemnity against the State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

a. A Frenchman has invented
what is called barotrope, sort of
human locomotive, by which a man
sits on wheels and walks himself along
five miles in thirty FIVE minutes on the
Boulevard Bazaar of Paris, at noon
when the street was most crowded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

a. G. w. D. Andrews, suspected
Of setting fire to the building in which
his office was at Delevan, has, after ex-
animation, been held to bail in the sum
of $4,000 to answer the charge before
a jury. At latest dates he had not sue
ceeded in finding bail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

- What has become of the Wan
pacca tspirit!3 A copy has not been
received at this Office for three or four
weeks. Please remit back Nos, and
oh lige. .-,t .r-.-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
WThe Washington correspondents

Of the n. Z. Times writes:
at is rumored that President BIZ
chanan has at last become soured
against the Herald, since its editorial
pronouncing Mr.. Buchanan no candi-
date for the Charleston nomination, and
narrowing the race down between
Pierce and Douglas, the last two he
would be willing to see his successor.
On reading the editorial alluded to, he
is reported to have said to a friend,
"Well, Bennett has turned fool at last.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

CORRESPONDENCE We find in the
Stanton Times, letters. by Judges Al
ban and Cate, which are truly interes-
ting. They will appear in our next
issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

e1 Daniel Fanshaw, the oldest and
wealthiest printer in the United States,
died in Yorkville on Monday last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

We have been asked why the official
proceedings Of the Piaintield conven-
ton have not been published, and have
been unable to divine the cause. Where
is Mr.. Secretary? and where are the
resolutions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

We omitted III the proceedings
Of the Republican judicial Convention
which met at Painfield on the 10Th uIt.
the names Of the Republican Judicial
Central Committee. The Committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

Third District-P. II. Smith. F. w.
5 Horn, E. S. Bragg and John Fitzger,
aid. Electors-Rothe aud B. FcYeu-
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-12-22
Constipation or Costivenesa.

No one of the :'nny ills that fcl is heir to- is SO
prevalent, SO little understood and much neglected
~ 'CostiYcncss Often originating in carclcsscss or
Seuent%iy habits; it is regarded slight disorder
reality 1t is the precursor and companion of many
the most fatal and dangerous diseases and unless
curly eradicated it will bring the sufferer to nm l-
timely grave Among the lighter evils of whici,
coStlvenesS is the usual attendant are IIeallnclIe
GHc' kcunatisnl, Foul Breath Piles and others of
IKE nature while long train Of frightful diseases
such as Malignant FcverS Assesses, Dysentery Df-
@rria Dyspepsia Apoplexy Epilepsy, Paralysis,
aiysterla REPRESENTATIVES,, Melancholy AMI Insanity
alarming symptom. Not unircquentIy tho diseases
named originate in Constipation, but take on an in
dependent existence unless the cause liz crcaf"I in
nm early stage From all these considerations It FOL
lows that the disorder should receive immediate nj
tehliol whenever 1t occurs, ana no person SHOULD
neglect to get box of Cephac Pills on the rs an
peArTncc of the complaint, their timely use viii
e%rc the of disease and destroy
this dangerous foe to human life
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-12-22
Centre Wheeling,

Tue UsE OF DR.. HosrErTEn's STOMACH
BIrTEn's for Dyspepsia, Flatulcnce, ucavi-
ness of the Stomach, or any other like
affection, is second to none in America or
abroad. To be able to state confidently
that the "Bitters" are certain cure for
dyspepsia and like diseases, is to the pro-
Prictors source OF unalloycd pleasure
1t removes all morbid matter from the
stomach, pur;fes tue blood, imparts re-
newed vitality to the nervous system, Civ
ing it that tone and energy so indispensa-
BILE for the restoration ofhcalth. The uu-
merous acknowledgements of its superior
excellence and beneficial results, have as
snred the proprietors that it cannot but
prove great cure to the afflicted, and i'm
part vitality to the thorough system.
BES@See advertisement in another col
umn dec I'm.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-12-22

IlEApAcHE isthe fayOrfte sign by whicl, ua-
lure makes known any deviation whatever from the
natural state of the blsin and viewed in this light it
Lu!y Oe looked on as safeguard intended to give
otcc OF disease which might otherwise cscIpt at
teltlon till too laie to be TenecL: an,l its n,s-
lions should never be neglected. Headaches nny be
Glasshed under two Iines Wis symrtnninic nnd
ldlopathc. SymptOmRtic Headache il exceedingly
summon anu ID the precursor of great variety n
HlSe'IseS among which Aporlexy, Cont Hhruinu.
ism AMI all ehrile discusses In nervous form it
Is sympathetic Of disease Of the stomach constitut-
ing sex AeG3Gche, OF hcpatfc disease constituting
StttVns hea9achc of worms, constipation and other
usordcrs OF the bowels well MS renal and uterine
ahSctl0ns Diseases of the heart IRE very Frequently
attended with Headaches; Aumnlia and pletIlutn are
also affections which frequently occasion hcalacltr
dulop9t1 nc nea'lnehe also very common, being
usually distinguished by the name Of merrouS hcuu
eohe, sometimes coming suddenly in u state of an
plehy sound health aud prostr'ttng at once the
mental 1n physical energies, and in other instances
It comes ON slowly, hernlded by depression Of spirits
or accrbity OF temper. In most Instances the pain
Is IN the front OF the head. or both eyes and
sometimes provoking vomiting; under this class NAV
also be named Neuralgia
For the treatment Of either class of Headache tho
Sephatc Pills have been found sure and safe RENEE
dS: relieving the most acute pains in few minutes
on! ny its subtle power Graduating the disease OF
WHICH Headache is the unerring index.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-12-22

E-''CATCHING a TARTAR."-Yestcrday
an angular young man from the country,
the spontaneous growth of one of the
adjacent hills, came to town for the pur.
pose of ''going for shoemaker" He was
engaged by the first establishment at
which he applied. After an hour or two's
work about the shop, some Of the hands
as is the custom among the craft, gave the
apprentice Il cows horn and sent him to
another shop after strap oil. The young
man took the horn and started for the shop
pointed out to him and made known his
object. In obedience 10 the custom before
mentioned the person in attendance ut the
shop took the strap used by shoemakers
in pegging and proceeded to give the YER
dant youth several slnshes of strap oil over
his shoulders, but he had no sooner com
menced that operation than the thought
occurred to him that he had caught Tar
tar, for the 10y picked up one of those
things called :'lasts"-which a certain
shoemaker is said to have thrown at his
wife, long while ago, and threw it at
the coke of the oil dispenser, producing a
wound upon the bridge of his rather pro-
mlnent Roman protocols, which he will
carry with him to his "narrow house." and
which will serve him as constant remin-
der that it is better to be attending to ones
business than to be annoying we'll disposed
rural fellows who are unacquainted with
the tricks of the trade.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-12-22
b CoNGREss1oN al. -
- WAsHINGroN; Dec. 81.
House not in session.

j House not in session.
E Senate, The report of the Secretary
OF the ertOr was received, and laid on
the table. s;TzEi,
Mr.. Powell, of KY, moved that the
I PRESIDENT OF the Senate have authority TO
I'LL the vacancy in the special Committee,
caused by the resignation of Mr.. Davis
Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Kennedy of Nd. the
OIL to allow the Baltimore 4 Ohio Rail-
road to cross the Potomac at long Bridge,
WAS taken up.
memorial from the citizens of Wash
ington and Georgetown was read.
message was received from the House,
announcing the passage of the Pacific
Railroad bill.
Mr.. Gwin, of Cal, moved to take up the
hlIl as reported, and that it be made the
special order of next Wednesday week
January I'd.
Mr.. Brag, of n, c., moved to refer it to
special Committee Disagreed to.
AIR. OWNS motion was then carried.
Tie consideration of the. Baltimore 4
Ohio RHilrond bill was resumed. A long
discussion ensWcd on minor amendments.
Mr.. Kennedy spoke ut length in tuvor of
Mr.. Fesscndch, of Me-, offered an amend
meut allowing the city of Westinghouse
tax the property of the Baltimore l. Ohio
Railroad in the District of Columbiu.-
Disagreed to.
Mr.. Cameron offered an amendment that
I'LL the provisions OF the bill lie inopern-
tive, unless the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
snail check the baggage over the main
line and branch to and from Washington
WITH all the roads terminating at Alexnn-
drIa, Washington and Baltimore, and with