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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20

oEy Hundreds Of our citizens complain Of.
debility and langaor Of the system, derangc-
ment Of the liver or stomach, want of appetite,
&c. they are frequently the result of too close,
application, and & thousand other causes We
cannot name here; but we would say to all SO
afflicted, DO as we have donc-gct bottle or
two Of DR.. uooand5 German Bittcrs, prcpar-
ed by DR.. Jackson, and our word for it, YOU
viii be cured. We rccomend this medicine,
knowing from experience that it is much sapc-
rior to the generality of patent Medicines
We would say TO our readers, purchase none,
unless prepared by DR.. c. II. jackson, Phila-
delpIa.
Principal Office, 418 Arch Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa. Sold by druggists or storekccpcrs in
every town and village in the United States,
Canadas, West Indies, and South America, at
- cents a bottle. See that the signature of
9. Il. Jackson is on the wrapper OF each bot
tlc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Montgomery, April l3.

Gen. Beauregard telcgraphs to the
Secretary OF War late last night that
there had been heavy fighting all
night That four guns Of Fort Sumter
had been dismounted. That the con
federate batteries were all safe. That
nobody was hurt. That four steamers
were off the bar, and that the sea was
quite rough. Nothing of to-day has
been received by the war department
from Charleston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
" ashington, April II. :.

Presidents proclamation says:
"W hereas, laws Of the United States
have been and now are opposed in sew
eral States by combinations too power
full to be suppressed in the ordinary
way, therefore call forth the Militia
Of the several States Of the Union. to
the aggregate number Of $4,000 men,
to suppress said combination and exc
cute the laws. appeal to all Ioyal
citizens to facilitate and aid this effort
to maintain the laws, the integrity Of
the National: Union, and the perpetuity
Of the popular government; and re-
dress wrongs long enough endured
The first service assigned forces will
be to rcpossess forts, places and prop
erty which have been seized from the
Union. The utmost care will be taken
consistent with the object, against the
devastation, destruction or Interference
with property Of peaceablo citizens in
any part Of the country, and I hereby
command persons composing the aforc-
said combinations to dispense within
twenty days. [ hereby convene both
Houses Of Congress for the 4th of July
next, to determine upon measures Of
public safety, As the occasion demands.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY WIZ. Ii. SEWARD, Sec'y Of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Oh arlest0n. ADriI

Oi.''tIN'tHEl. ~ Ii
TT, Sumter is undoubtedly on fire.
The flames are now raging all around
it. Major Anderson has thrown out q
raft loaded with men, who are passing
up buckets Of water to cxtinguish the
fire. The fort is scarcely disccrnable.-
The men Oil the raft are now the OBJ
jocts Of fire from Morris Island. With
glasses, balls can be seen skipping over
the water, striking the unprotected
raft. Great havoc is created among
the poor fellows. It is sar.niaol that
Elaj. Anderson IS gradually blowing
up the fort. lie scarcely fred q gun. At
1l3 o'clock flames We're bursting from
all the port holes, The destruction Of
It. Sumter is inevitable. Four vessels,
two Of them large steamers, are in
sight over the bar, and the largest ap-
pears to be engaging Morris Island. -
The flames have nearly subsidized in
Sumter, but DIaj. Anderson does not
fire any guns.
Another correspondent SAYS bonn
bardmcnt has closed. and that Mai.
Anderson has drawn down the stars
and stripes, and displayed q white flag,
which was answered from the city, and
a boat is on lis way u Sumter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
WOODS HAIR Extraordinarily fame of

WOODS HAIR RksroRATIvE.-The fame of
this preparation rests upon its real merit
Thousands all over the country are using it,
and it does all it claims through the various
publications that il can do. Hair will grow on
bald scalp BY it's USE hair will be preserved
and bcautiied by its use; hair will turn from
gray TO its original color by it's use. We do
not claim that red-heac1ed gentleman or lady
can be turned into individuals with raven locks
auburn riDglets, bat gray hair will be re-
stored 10 the original color. Reader, wherev-
er you live, in any place you reside, Woods
Hair Restorative is sold. Enquire for it at all
the Druggists, and wherever such articles are
usually obtained and YOU will find it as we
state.
CAUTION. of worthless limitations,
as several are already in the maaket, called
by different names. Use none unless the words
professor Woods Hair Restorative, Depot
St Louis, no. and New York;, are blown in
the bottle. Sold by all Druggists and Patent
dealers, also by all Fancy and Toilet
Goods dealers in the United States and Canada,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
New I DIRK, April II.

New York, April Il.
A Times dispatch from Washington
says it is understood on good authority
that the Government and Major An
derson will demand an explanation
from Gov. Picllcns Of the refusal to al
low Lieut.. Talbot to return to Fort
Sumter. South Carolina will be held
responsible, rs it is not the intention
Of the President to trent with Jeff. Da-
Wis OF the Southern Confedcracy Off
cially.
The Southern Commissioners leave
tomorrow morning for the South.
The IrjJuae'S dispatch says 5000
to 1000 men are known to be enrolled
at Baltimore, ready for any desperate
design which may promise reward
Measures have been taken to break up
this organization.
President Lincoln says he has posi-
tive knowledge that an attack on
v ashington is in contemplation. lie
has communicated this information to
several Governors Of Northern and
" cstern States.
1t IS understood that he desires them
to call out the militia, and hold them in
readiness at moments warming.
It is understood that Gov. Curtin
will call out the Pennsylvania volun-
teers on the least sign Of danger, fol
the occupation Of the Capital.
a leading Ohio democrat DISPATCHES
to the President, as follows: eve are
with and for you to the death, if YOU
will hold Fort Sumter. The necessity
of holding it is absoIute.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Our Agents.

The following are the only authorized agents
to transact business for tbs Reporter, and their
receipts for subscription and advertising will
be honorcd until further notice:
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c. II. Scrivcn, Chicago Ills.
Edward Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Charleston. April / I

.'''.'
Sumter IS Internationally surrender
ell. The people are wild with Joy
no Churchman'S are hurt. Anderson
and men CONVEYED to Morris Island
under guard, and reached the city as
guest OF L3eaurcgard. The people sym
pathize with Anderson, but aDbor those
in the steamers in sight, who did not
come to attempt to reinforce him. The
woodwork and officers quarters at
Sumter burnt
No officers wounded. Fort Sumter
taken possession ofto-night.
Bea"regard just gone to Sumter; al
SO three fire companies to extinguish
the fire before it reaches The magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20

IMPROVEMENT IN WESTERN BUs1-
NEss.--One Of the strongest indications
that the Northwest is getting fairly
over the hard times which have so
long prevailed, is the fact that the
AIessrs. Fairbanks have sold here dur,
ing nine or ten months past, nearly
three times as many large railroad,
grain and stock Scales, as ever before
in the same period Of time. This
shows very gratifying Improvement
in all branches Of business, especially
those in which much weighing is re-
CURED to be done. It is conclusive ey-
idence, also, that Fairbanks Scales.
which have been steadily growing in
public favor for over thirty years, are
now, after SO long and thorough trial,
more highly esteemed than ever before,
all through the Vest Chicago IriJ-
uee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20

surrender because quarters and bar
racks destroyed and had no hope Of
reIntorcementS.
Fleet lay by thirty hours. Couldn't
or wouldn't help him. His men were
Frustrated by over exertion. ExpIo-
sionS heard in Sumter were caused bv
a lot Of shells igniting Barracks
caught ire three times from hot shot
from Aoultrie. Everything in ruins
but the easements. Many GUNS are
dlsmounted, and the walls look like
honey combs. Moultrie is badly dam
aged. The houses on the islands are
riddled. Boats sent from the fort to-
night officially notify the fleet Of the
surrender Of Sumter. It is not known
what will be done with Sumter or the
yanquiShed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
TERMS

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TT. X p9rnpv Anil

IT. AeaFney, April II
Pony Express passed at 7. NJ. with
San Francisco dates.
James A. McDougal again elected
Senator. lie received II votes. all the
Republicans, and most Of the Douglas
members supported him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Montgomery. Anril Il

1Laj. Chambers arrived, bringing
Lieut.. MAIDEN prisoner Of war from
Pensacola. ELerra@, bearer of dis
patches to Fort Pickens, arrived
Suns fired, and great rejoicing over
the victory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Oh arleStOD. ADriI 13

Two of Major Anderson's magazines
Only occasional shots are
fired at him from Fort Moultrie. The
Morris Island battery is doing heavy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
sion Of the arrival of a PENNSYLVANIA

sion of the arrival Of a Pennsylvania
regiment, which was en- route for
Washington. They were greeted with
a shower Of paving stones, and an inn
mense crowd blocked up the streets
The soldiers then turned and fred on
the mob-killing ten and wounding
several. 5000 more troops were ex-
pected in the evening to pass through.
The railroad track was torn up both
inside and outside the city limits
The soldiers made forced march to
the depot, and finally left for " Washing
ton, the cars being stoned as they left.
The police force and many military
companies in Baltimore are in sympa-
thy with the traitors.
Enlisting is going on with great zeal
all over the North. Six hundred men
from Quebec, and large body from
Montreal, are coming to Boston to join
our forces.
On Friday, large meeting was held
at Louisville, Ky, which was address,
ed by Guthrie, Nicholas, Babcock and
Brown. Resolutions unanimously adop-
ted, declaring that as the Confederate
States commenced the war with the
Federal Government, Kentucky has a
right to choose her position, acknowl-
edging loyalty. The Governor Of Ken
lucky has no right to choose her posi-
ton, or acknowledge her loyalty to Ell.
Their. The Governor becomes the ag-
gressor when he opposes the call Of the
Government for volunteers for coercion,
and the raising Of troops here TO coop
crate with the Southern C0rfederacy
when the acIno @ledged intention Of
the latter is to march On Washington
That secession is a remedy for no
evils; that Kentucky will not take part
against the Federal Government; that
Kentucky shall maintain an indepen.
dent position, declaring her soil sacred
against the hostile tread Of either; and
that Kentucky be armed il accordance
TO law.
The n. 7. Post learns, from arcspon
sible source, that JEFF: Davis, at the
head of the Confederate army, is with
in "a hours march Of Washington. /
this proves true, the national capital is
in great danger of being taken.
The commander at Harper's Ferry
arsenal, having been advised that {
force of $500 troops had been orderec
by Gov. Letcher to take possession o
the government property there, anc
finding his position untenable, destroy
ed by fire all the munitions Of war, ar
mory, arsenal and all the buildings
$4,000 stand Of arms were thus KEEP
out Of the hands Of the traitors.
Delegates from 16 Life Insurance
Companies met in New York on Fri
day last, and recommended to then
several boards TO assume the risks o
the insured entering upon the army ant
naval service.
The Cincinnatians are fearful of al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Charleston, April Il.

EHaTIeston, april Il.
Negotiations completed last night
Anderson's command will eyacuate in
the morning, and embark Oh the vessel
now off the bar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
Charleston. 4

Charleston, april H.
Major Anderson and men leave to-
night on the steamer Isabel for New
York. Fleet still outside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20

s8~ \ new paper is about to be
started at Friendship, to "clean OUT
Shanghai Chandler. It will be hard
work to do it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
a. u q e

s8 D. G, Jackson, of Menasha, ha:
been appointed Z. S. Marshal for Thu
State, and !. 3. D. Coggswell, of Dill
waukee, District Attorney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
---rE2 eGEs -

Cole ELEcrED.-Our claim, two
weeks ago, that knowlton was elected
Associate Justice ofthc Supreme Court,
was premature. Cole is elected by at
least 1000 majority. Because the first
returns came in SO overwhelmingly and
unexpectedly for knowlton, notwith-
standing the powerful influence Of near
i all the leading papers i'll the State
against him, we did not suppose it pos
sibie that the figures would be materi-
ally changed by returns from the more
remote counties. But it seems other
wise--the people have reelected s.
good man, and we rest satisfied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-04-20
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Tho Kentucky wheat crop looks
NnI
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

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,,As ~;tt o. its individual members.
advertisements published at irregular
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Announcing candidates for a District or
~,:,:c office, $40; for a Parish office, $40;
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Advertisements not marked on the COPY
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lid. and payment eXact.d.
Marriages and deaths will he publish ed
..> news obituaries, tributes of respect, and
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

sV- It should be bone in mind that the
Daily Nc,cs contains the latest intelligence
received ut this point. The paper does not
go to press until after the.arrival ofthe mail.
1t is delivered by Carrier for 90 per year or
$4 for six months.-s9i
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

til Monday.
New York, Sep. l3.-The Com
mercial Advertiser says Fremont will
be succeeded by Gen. Meigs.
st. Louis, Sept. 12-Alrs Welton,
and a free colored woman, has been
arrested for selling poisoned pies TO
soldiers.
The pony express has arrived with
San Francisco dates to the 2Sth ult.
The steamer j. A. McC Clelland, run
ming to Red Bluffs or the Sacramento
river, exploded, killing fifteen and
wounding many.
TIE politiaal canvas was growing
bitter.
/ The North Putting Forth Her
Strength.
The Yankees are splitting their throat
in exultant shouts over the Cape Hat
| teras affair. The New York Herald
has an editorial headed 'sOpening of
the Campaign against the South-ths
North Putting Forth its Strength" ,"
Ifremarks the Richmond Enquirer.
the North, by putting forth her
strength; has captured sand betnk
several miles from tera .1ir,nn, What
will she have put forth in order to
seized and possess the ten hundred
thousand square miles Of lind now
firmly held by the Confederates.
Mexico, No, sept. 12:--The timhers
of a bridge this side of Sturgeon has
been nearly burned through. A train
Of cars with troops examined the
bridge before attempting to pass, and I.
returned to this place to awa ait repairs.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. l2-Gen-
Price encamped on Saturday night
near Clinton, Henry county, en- vout<
for Jefferson City.
Boston, Sept. 12-1'he Nahant Ho-
tel has been destoyed by fire. Loss
one hundred thousand dollars.
RECEIVED THIS MORNING.
ST. Louis, Sept l4-Rains is rr-
ported forty miles from Lexingtou
with $4,000 men.
Tom Harris captured the Federal
government agent in Boone county,
and took number of horses.
Hudson and Martin Green crossed;
the Missouri at GIosgow with 25,oGo
men They seized the steamer Sur
shine and used her for transporting
troops. They captured u squad of
fourteen federalistS, and released q
number of secession prisoners. The
Sunshine was laden with bacon, su-
gar. etc, and 500 stand of arms.
Jefferson City, Sept 14.-Prices
advance guard is at Warrenburg.-
Price claims to have force of I60GC.
His main body is approaching Lex
ington. The messenger who brough-
this news. also brings Prices official
account ef the battle Of Fort Scot,
on the 4th inst. The forces untte},
Lane, Montgomery, and Junson r--
treated after a skirmish of an hour
and a half. Prices loss was thra.-
killed and tw entv-seven Wounded
The kansans abandoned Fort Sect,
ana continued the retreat towards
Kansas.
Washington, Sent, ii. - 1ntcl3i-
gence has been recei8ed tonight thai
the Coniederates are moving in large
bodies from Fairfax Courthouse t.
Falls Church. Heavy picket skr
mishing IS reported.
Clarl<sburg, Va, Sept. 14.-The
'Contederatcs commenced advancing
yesterday morning, on both turn
pixies, towards Elk Water and Chea-.
Mountain summit. They surroundec
the fort on the summit, and cut ths,
telegraph wires. They continued 70
advance on Elk Water until within,
two miles, when shells from Loonais7
battery checked them.
Skirmishing was kept up all night.
Two Confederate officers, who wes,n
spying around the Federal caraI,
We're surprised by the Federal pick
h
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
ANOTHER VnCTORY.

New Orleans, Sept. l4th.-The
Richmond Examiner Bulletin Boar
has the following, post marked a.
Lewishurg, written to the post-roas-
ter at Richmond:
Gen. Floyd had another engage
Contimgscd oa, the last page.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
q slice, en Texas street.
TER NJ 8 :
= u DvERTISING RATES
t5TJR THE WEEKLY:

'-'Lah squa,e OF twslve lines or less
'"T the iirs: insertion, 81 q
.'s Zach .AddItianal Insertion, per
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-16

lucky brigade n an interview with Gov Curtin.
il is stated that be made the startling announce.
meat that John c. Brccknridgc wa TO meet Aim
in Cincinnati and take command Under him Ia
the service Of the government.
The evacuation Of some Of The forts in the Test
by United States troops recently, which created
some surprise and Misrepresentation is now &C.
counted for by the fact that the War De.
partmeLt, on the t7th of April, issued orders to
the commandants Of FORT Smith, Arkansas, and
Forts Gibson, Cobb and Washita. TO withdraw
the garrsons and revenue, with all the movable
government property, to Fort Learenworth, at
the same time ordering these forts to be occupied
by the Kansas volunteers.
In the Wheeling Convention yesteraky, the
committee reported the calling of Convention
on the 18th of June, appointing a Central Com
mittee of Nine, empowered with orders for re-
stmbling the Convention before the General
Convention if necessary. This report was
adopted and the Convention adjourned sine die.
We learn from New Orleans that Commission
ers from Havana have gone to Montgomery to
confer with the Confederate government concern.
ing Southern shipping at Cuban ports.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-16

broad Potomac; and at this season o. the year,
COZ aidegirg tae swollen and rapid W tune OF
the river above tide water, fifty THOUSAND men
might cross the bridge al Harper's Ferry, aud
walk down along the river bank, the shy
miles to Washington, before half the number
could be ferried over with any means TO be
commanded at any intermediate point.
The rebels hold Harper's Ferry, then, be-
cause it is the nearest point now left them
where they can cross an army over the Poto-
mac, and move upon Washington without loss
of time. Holding Alexandria, too, they hold
the point which commands the railway con-
nection inland between Richmond and Har-
per's Ferry. Thus their twenty thousand
men in Richmond, and the various other
thousands at other intervening depots to-
day, may be in Harper's Ferry tomorrow
morning, and at the Relay House by rail
early in the afternoon. 1t is given out that
they are moving up for raid into Pennsyl-
vania; but this is feint Their object is
Washington; and while Alexandria and Har-
per'a Ferry are still held by them, our federal
capital and government are still within the
reach of Jefferson Davis.
We hope that the administration will no
longer hesitate to cross the Potomac from con-
sideratons of delicacy to rebels sheltering
themselves under the defences of State pride.
Reckless, desperate, utterly INSCRIPTIONS, and
defying as they do, in their atrocious legisla-
tive proceedings, the moral sense Of mankind,
the conspirators in the interest of JEFF. Davis,
without dainty reservations, should be treated
as armed enemies of the government.
If the loyal people of Virginia are to be
saved frem q consuming invasion, if the State
is to be saved without bloodshed, and if our
capital is to be rendered secure against all pos
sible assaults, either Richmond, or Alexandria
and Harper's Ferry, must be occupied by
United States troops without further loss of
time