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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23
A Brave Old Man.
The Washington correspondent Of

The Washington correspondent OF the
INDEPENDENT relates the following:
The little tight at Harper's Ferry
was principally important because it
proved that our troops will fight gal
lantly whenever fair opportunity is at
foraed them. The skirmish continued
for several hours, and officers who were
in it, say our troops were cool and fear
less, and needed no urging to their
duty. One Of our citizens, Judge Nc
Cook, was present and took part in the
battle. He has five sons in the Nation
al army, and being we'll known to our
leading generals, he travels around
among the troops from Missouri to Cape
Hatteras. He is an old, gray-haired
man, and with long-range rife he Wis
its all parts of the country, and: when
ever it is possible, takes part in an en-
gagement with the enemy. One of his
sons is a Brigadier General, and an
other Colonel. He was at the Bull
Run fight, where his youngest boy, a
lad of seventeen, was shot dead. He
(the lady was surrounded by rebel cav
airy, and the demand for surrender Of
arms was made. Young McCook re-
fused
"Throw down your arlns or you're a
dead man." cried the rebel lieutenant.
''Never to a rebeln' was the brave
boys reply, and the next instant he fell
dead to the ground.
The old man ran up and caught him
in his arms and the rebel company, be-
coming alarmed, fled. The old man
brought his dead boy-his BEN njamin-
home in his own carriage, and whenev-
er anybody attempted to condole with
him upon his great loss, he replied:
'The boy died bravely; he did not
disgrace his name he fell to save his
country. III had another son not al
ready in the army, | would give him
up to the service of his country, with
all my heart"
The old man is fresh from visit to
Missouri AS he is well known pro-
slavery man, he was asked about Ere
mont and his famous proclamation.
GAS for Fremont" was thc reply,
''the Government dare not remove him.
The people love him-the soldiers wor-
ship him. Mr. Cameron will not inter-
fere with him. AS for the proclamation
-well' you know mel am no Aboli-
tionist-bW that Proclamation aoas not
half strong enough. You never are
going to put down the rebellion with
the amiability so much in vogue at
ashington."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23
$3.50 A YEAR.
Fact, Fancy and Fun.


The fellow who took offence has
not yet returned 1t.
The reward of thing we'll done
is to have done it.
Many wear dignity as they do
clothes-all outside.
-Railers at women are either weak
fops or vicious rakes.
"A pretty face attracts-a good
heart generally secures.
If a man is dis.ipated, his fortu
will probably soon be too.
1t is less pain TO learn in y outh
than to be ignorant in age.
The young lady who gives herself
away loses her selt:posession.
Many live miserably and mcsnly,
just to die magni6cently and rich.
Those who praise you in the be-
ginning will ask favors in the end.
1t is easier for the generous to for
give than for the offender to ask it.
He spake we'll who said that little
graves are the footprints of angels.
why is necessity like q great ma
ny lawyers ?-Because it knows no law.
Death is the only master who
takes his servants without character.
No man can leave better legacy
to the world than . well-educated fam-
lily.
Why is ice in thaw like philsn-
thropy? Because it gives in all direc-
tions.
The pebbles in our path weary u
and make us foot-sore more than tho
rocks.
What work may be pronounced
quicker by adding syllable to it!--
QUICK.
Laws are always multiplying law
yers, and lawyers always multiplying
laws.
Pride is the first weed to grow in
the human heart, and tho laAt TO be
eradicated.
Many pride themselves upon being
wild young men, who are only wild
young beasts.
If woman is truly beautiful, let
not her beauty be made dim by the
flash of diamonds.
The cup of Circe changed men to
swine; that cup is common now-it
contains strong whisky.
Why are Lincoln and Hamlin zone
and inseperable ?" Behold the rea-
son! AbraHAMLINcoln.
Arc ladies unaware, when step
ping into carriage or an omnibus, Of
the "felloes'' in the wheels?
The busybody labors withou.
thanks, talks without credit, lives with
out love, and dies without tears.
The snuff-taker is irreverent: she
looks upon Gods beautiful world mere
ly as something to be sneezed at.
Those who are always peering in
to the affairs of their neighbors consti.
tute a very mean sort of peerage.
--Morose men are undelighted amidst
all delight, joyless amidst all enjoyment,
stateless in the very lap of safety.
Men who endeavcr to look fierce
ly by cultivating profuse whiskers, must
must be hair-em- -scare-em fellows.
81 have but very little respect for
the ties of the world" as the chap said.
when the rope was around his neck.
Pursuit of pleasure under dificul.
ties: Attempting to eat soft mush and
milk out of jug with g knitting need
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23

COMPLIMENTARY TO THE CoNDUC-
TORS ON THE LA CROSSE RoAD.-W
riding in the Omnibus from the depot,
a few days since, we Glanced to be
the listener to the following conversa-
ton among a party of four entire stran-
gers, to our self and each other -
First Stranger. r.-"That Frank Ly-
man I believe they call him, is a
splendid fellow"
Mi1anesotian.-''Indeed you're right
there. A better set of Conductors than
there is on the La Crosse road, take
them generally, ] think [ never saw"
Stranger from the east We know
this one to be a stranger, as he is not
even acquainted with western lumber |
"Capital conductor; capital conductor,
that Lyman, if the rest are like him the
Superintendent Of the road should be
congratulated"
Gentleman from Horicon.-"You
are right, stranger, Mr.. Goodrich can't
be beat in his selection Of conductors.
A more gentlemanly and accommodate
ing set of men never lived"
First Stranger.-I'll give you an IL
lustration, as witnessed by myself. An
old lady not rich or snowy, in appear
ance, was slow, or neglected to get off
at the station. She stated the fact to
the Conductor--Lyman-and asked him
tremblingly, to set her down ary where.
He stopped the train, backed up to the
station, and helped the woman of. God
bless him for it. | have travelled with
Greenleaf, Crippen, Olin, and l think
them equally splended Conductors"
That conversation was too good to let
go unrecorded, and SO We give it as we
heard it. We can truly say that all
this good opinion of the Conductors on
the La Crosse road, is we'll earned by
them, and well may the travelling pub
lie record their good acts with those of
older Conductors who have passed from
the road.-Ns,o Lisbon Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23
There are two classes of M

There are two classes of men gen.
orally in the wrong: those who don't
know enough and those who know too
much.
swell, Robert how much did your
pig weigh" ?" ''It didn't weigh so much
as expected, and l always thought
it wouldn't"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23

Park Benjamin, speaking of the
hospitality of the three principal cities
of the United States, says: ''In New
York it is dinner and drinks. In Phil
adelphia, they treat You well, with a
good letter ofintroduction. In Boston
they pay you great attention, and then
shove business card into your hand" !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23

He who gives you fair words feeds
you with an empty spoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-11-23
WISCONSIN BgO'H>Eh.

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin,
TIME undersigned would invite the sravel.lns n;e
| public (and his old patrons when proPri;u, h;u,
tor Of the Grand Rapids House,, to give MN
,call The house has been thoroughly reno
,.tcd from cellar to garret, and furnished ne"
throughout with elegant and comtortaole lur-
piture, The location is central, "lthlh le"
Yards Of the Ferry. - ~
Excellent stabling for 100 horses ana oil
A'''h''' D. f. EMERSON.
Grand Ranids, October 2lst, 1860
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
The President Elect in New Jersey.

NEWARK, N. j., Feb 21.--Mr. Lincoln and suite ar.
rived at the Morris and Essex depot in this city, at 9
o'clock aud were received by Committee Of the Com
mon Council headed by the Mayor and deputation OF
Republicans on horseback. On entering the depot,
Mayor Bigelow addressed Mr.. Lincoln as follows:
Mr.. President elects On behalf OF the Common Coun-
ell and my fellowcitzens Imost cordially welcome you
10 our city, and tender to you its hosptaes. welcome
you Sir on behalf Of the citizens Of the Metropolis ofths
State, In point OF population aud trade who have ever
been loyal to the Constitution maintained the integrity
OF the Union, and who entertain the ardent hope that
your administration will be governed by that wisdom and
discretion which will be the means OF TRANSMITTING the
Contederated States unit to your successors, and
through them to the latest generation. -.t
Mr.. Lincoln In a low tone, but with emphasis, replied
substantially as follows:
Mr.. Mayor thank you for the reception to your city,
and would say, in response heart Is sincerely devo
ed to the work you desire I should do With my own
ability cannot succeed; without the sustsnance Of D
vine Providence and OF this great Free happy and INTEL
igent pie, without that cannot hope to succeed
with II, cannot fail Again, return my thanks.
The President elect and committee then escorted
to carriages and driven to the Chestnut street depot
distance Of one mile. through Broad street, which was
literally thronged with Spectators while every availa
BILE ace on the surrounding buildings occupied
Patriotic manifestations were abundant The procession
first formed In face Of cold and almost binding fall Of
by genial sun and bland springllke atmosp here
embematc, II Is hoped Of the future administration
As the train moved or Mr. Lincoln bowed his acknoWl-
edgments to the crowd from the end Of the car.
Notwithstanding the malicious posters spoken Of yes
terday not single manifestation ofdsrespect was heard
at any time, but plenty Of cheers were given to the
Presidentelec HHIr --H.rr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
washington New. and ao.,ip.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The Peace Conference will,
according present indications take final vote on the
pending proposition, on the 22d-Washington's birth
day.
For the FIRST time, flag staff has been erected on the
War Department building, for the display OF the
tionalfag.
The House select committee Of Ave on the Presidents
message transmitted January 9th, will tomorrow, make
report relative to the staoning Of vessels &C., saying
that the defence OF the Atlantic coast has been greatly
neglected and concluding with resolution censuring the
Secretary Of the Navy for as they CHARGE accepting
without delay inquiry, the resignation OF officers who
were In against the government when rendering the
same.
1t has been ascertaned that larger number Of vessels
aoa than for the last twenty years. and these
vessels may be fitted out during three four weeks
There is, however deficiency OF lieutenants mdshp
masters and medical officers we'll seamen, the
law limiting the last named to 5000 men.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Bstween nine and ten O'Clock
this morning window awning at the War Department
caught FIRE from sparks from chimney One Of the
sengers hosting the window to suppress the flames they
blown into tho aecretys room scorching the pa
peis on tho table.
The early discovery of the FIRE was fortunate con,id
erng that the building Is not freproof.
The Secretary, who early enters upon his busiu eSs
was present and the first to give the alarm.
Capt. Meigs has returned from Florida, by direction
Of Secretary Holt to resume the charge Of the Washing
ton Acqueduc; leaving In charge Of the fortiacatons
Tortugas, Maj Arnold Of the Artillery He represent
that they good condition to resist any attack ffon
any quarter, and have BY this time been reinforced
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21

TWelesrn from the Dayton Empire that q
fellow protesting to be an agent Of the notorious
HmToN RowAn HELPER, called at the office Of
that paper, on Monday last, the 18th inst, and
ordered notice in the paper and a lot Of circu.
lare, announcing q lecture on "The United
States," in the evening at Huston Hall. The
Hall was lighted up, twenty three tickets were
sold, and after waiting reasonable time for
more customers, the agent "sllpped s.away''
and the gas was turned off. The author Of the
"Impending Crisis" did not make his appear.
ance at the Hall, and could not be found The
proprietor of the Hall, and our good natured
cotemporsry, the Empire, we're both left minus
their respective bills.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21

A Word TO HUSBANDS. When you 60 home
to tea, and find that Mrs. Smith has succeeded
by simple turn of the wrist In producing some
OF those scrofulous looking biscuits, which are
your special aversion, and as you with familiar
nod recognize the eruphve countenances of your
old enemies, don't go of into one of those par
oxysms of rage and disgust, which always make
you so particularly disagreeable; but, on the
contrary, mildly, yet with becoming dignity,
place your hand In your pocket, and extract
from its long confinement the dime which shall
place Mrs. S. in possession of package of De
LANDS CHEMICAL SALERATus, with which she
cannot.fail to have perfect success in making
biscuit, pastry, &c. Manufactured, and for
sale at wholesale, by D. B. De Land g. Co.,
Fairport, Monroe Co., N. Y. De Land Il Co.'s
Saleratus is now for aaIe at retail by most of
the dealers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

PORTLAND Feb. 21-Tbe steamship Nova scotian, from
Liverpool the 7h via Londonderry 9Th inst arrived
this morning. tr .H
The Times city article Of Thursday says the English
funds had improved by advances In the Paris Bourse and
closed hrm. The discount market was active, The DO
aitlon OF the Bank Of France continuest to improve.
Political feeling has induced the Emperor Of Russia Ia
veto the exchange OF gold and silver with the Bank Of
France.
Large remlttances to India have been made for the
purchase Of cotton. The London Times regards the ac
ton Of the Prussan Chambers in favor Of Italy cal
cuated to check the warke incnstons Of the German
Courts.
Lord John Russells speech is regarded in Paris a.
warlike.
GAETA, THE besiegers have blown up three powder
magazines and destroyed the side curtain Of the Citadel
The garrison had asked arniste OF days. bury
The dead which granted. Ciadni had sent them the
neceSsares for the wounded.
The Turkish Sultan refuses his assent to the prolunga
tion Of the French occupation of Syria.
commercial crisis is raging at Galatz.
The Montenegrins are Tavagng the villages Of Nicz
and killing men and women, and burning houses.
LIVERPOOL MARKET. - -Breadstuffs opened quiet and
steady. Corn--hrm and steady, lab
LONDON, Friday --Consols-for money 0lZG
VIZ. American Stocks-latest sales were 29 discount
Erie 29k;N. Y. O. 1904.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 8 The ship "Sea Flower" lying II
the Mersey for New York. took fire this morning. bat Il
was soon extinguished.
The "Sarah A. Bell, from Boston, is ashore near Wex
ford;-no particulars given.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21

A LETTER ON ITS TRAvELs.-In May last, q
gentleman posted letter in London for Hun.
gary; he addressed |! "Name of the town."
"via Fsanos," but forgot to add "Austria." T"
At the post Office in London they seem to have
taken it for granted that "Hungary" is some
where 10 india, aud that "via France" means il
should go by way Of Marseilles, and so to Cal
cutta IL went; then to Lucknow, Kurrachee
Bombay, Madras, Gale, and finally to Hong
kong. Here, at last, a highly educated post
office phenomenon wrote on 1t, "Try Hungary
part Of Austria, Europe" aud sent Ii back. So,
at last, after eight months travelling, 1t arrived
at It's destination.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
Lincoln and Hsmlin in New York

NKw YORK, Feb. 2l.-vice President Hamlln and la
day arrived about0 o'clock, last night Comparatively
few persons being on hand to receive him, he
the Astor House without difficulty, and was conducted
to apartments provided for him. After the arrival Of the
Vice President dinner was given by O. O. Davidson.
There were present, among invited quests, VIM. M.
Evarts, Thurlow Weed, Dean Richmond, H. ]. Raymond,
simeon Draper. and few others. ,.f-
Mr. Lincoln visited the OPERA by invitation; while the
children were taken to Laura Keenes. Mr. Lincoln only
remained till the close Of the second act and then quiet
" left the theatre, without any demonstration.
About halfpast 1o, ane lerenade was given to Lin
coin and Hamn at the Astor House, BY bands Of wide
awakes and other Republican clubs. Mr.. Lincoln did
not make his appearance, but Mr. Hamlin, being called
out made abort speech. ,{5 et
Up 10 late hour in the evening, Mrs, Lincoln and Mr.
and Mrs. Hamlin received their friends. ft
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21

Has THE THING Llr,--A gawky backwoods
boy was once at depot on one of the Georgia
railroads, and was, Of course, deeply interested
In gazing, for the first time, at the mighty
"fxins F." Finally, he got inside Of o car, and,
while indulging in his unbounded curiosity, the
whistle screamed, the bell rang, and the steam
horse began to surgea the rate Of "two forty"
"Oh, Lordy," shouted the boy, "stop 1t, stop it,
ain't agwine;" and bursting forward, he OPEN
ed the door and jumped out on the platform
Just then the train was crossing deep and cav.
ernous-looking gorge, and seeing the earth and
tree tops beneath him, he tainted, staggered
back into the car, and fell. Directly he
game to, and looking up at the conductor, who
stood by him, he exclaimed, with deep sigh,
"Oh, lordee, stranger, has the thing It?"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
EDlspuRou REVIEW FOR JANUARY This nul

EDINpURoH REVIEW FOR JANUARY. - This mum.
Der commences a new volume. Its contents are
unusually interesting. IL opens with an ar
ticle on "Charch Expansion and Liturgical Re-
visiou," in which, among other questions, that
of the acceptance in common by the 'Evangeli.
cal Churches of lthe orthodox creed is fully dis.
cussed. The second article Is devoted to the
language, character, customs and government
OF the japanese, and the feasibility of establish.
ing Commercial relations with them. The ar.
ticle on Che Victoria Bridge at Montreal is brief,
but interesting, from Its scientific details. Most
readers will be pleased with the longer but
livelier essay upon the "Political Ballads of
England aud Scotland" "Ocean Telegrapby"
is sketch Of the various enterprises in that di
rection, in which every one who loves to trace
the progress of modern discovery and improve.
ment can but feel deep interest. The eau.
tobiography of the Rev. Dr.. ALEXANDRA CAR
LYLE" is reviewed, and pronounced to be book
that "contains by for the most vivid picture Of
Scottish life and manners that has been given
to the public since the days of Sir WALrER
scorr.n -.igl
The other articles 10 this number of the
Edinburgh, which we have not!time specially,t to
characterize, but the value oil which may be
judged Of from their titles, are-"Motley's
History Of the Netherlands;" "Forbes and
Tyndall on the Alps and their Glacers;" "The
Kingdom Of Italy, and d"Naval Organization. :"
The American publishers ofthe Edinburgh
Reuis,c are Messrs. L. Soorr & Co., 81 Gold
street, New York. The price is 50 year;
with Black ,sOOd's Masaziac, SIS.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
THE MARKETS.
New York Market.

iTELReRAPuKp FOR TIE OHIO srATrsMAH
NEW York, Feb. 81.
FL0UR-Receipts ,2o9 bbls. Market less active hut
unchanged; sales 600 bbls at s. 2j for superne
State; S5 3O95 40 for extra State; IS 205 25 for SUI
perfine Western; IS 3095 so for common to medium
extra Western, and S55O@5 20 for inferior to good
shipping brands extra Round Hoop Ohio.
RYE RL0UR-steady at 90 5OC94 10. r..
WHEAT-Receipts 40 bushels. Market without i'm
portan change sales Of so 900 bushels good Chicago
spring at 81 2l9l 23k delivered for North Western
Club; 81 1901 25 sfoat and delivered for Milwaukee
Club; 81 32Dl IS for Winter Red Wescrn and 81 4O@
81 50 for white Western.
RYE-quiet; 65069c.
BARLEY-steady; $500 bush. State 74c.
C0RN-receipts 5,0e4 bush. market without material
change holders disposed to reazo sales are 600 bush
67@69 old mixed Western in store and delivered 62k
963 new do at railroad.
oATs-duil at s5X@s7, for Western, Canadian and
State.
p0RK-dull an unchanged 100 bbs. Sl7 2s mess, sI3
prime.
BEEF-quiet and unchanged.
OUT MEATs-steady.
LARD--frmer.
BUTTER-in fair reques.a at lO9l4c for Ohio, and II
@19c for State.
Z OHEEsE--steady.
WHISkY-a shade 1rmer; sales 300 bbls at I7Xc.
sTOCKs-dull and lower Money and Exchange un-
changed-Ohic & r 81; O P G A 100; e. 7 329<; q
C. C. Ohio TX; Yo TX; Barl I52<; do quoted at 37S<
U Sos CO %; do SIS 67 80
COrToN-quiet; sales 900 bales at IIlc for mddling
Uplands.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21
The following is an extract from a

letter written BY the Rev J. 8. Homs paSer OF the
PierrepOintstreet Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N Y, to
the "JOurnal and Messenger" Cincinnati and speaks
volumes In favor Of that worldrenowned medicine Mrs
WISsLow's sooTHMo sYRuP FOR CHILDREN TKrTHISs:
"We see an advertisement In your columns Of Mm
WNsLow's sooTHMs SYRUP Now we never salda word
in favor Of patent medicine before In our life. but we
feel compelled say to your readers that this hum
bug-wR HAVE TRIED IT, AND KNOW IT To m ALL IT
CLAIMS. 1t is probably Of the most successful med
cnes Of the day because Of the best And those
Of your readers who have babies can't do better than
lay ina supply" oc27:lydkw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-21

Nrw York, Feb. 20.--Before leaving the City Hall,
Mr. Lincoln appeared balcony in response TO calls.
and sad Friends do not appear for the purpose OF
making speech, ] came merely to see you aud allow
YOU TO see me; and have to say to you 90 have said
frequently to audiences my journey that In the sight
ali for the Constitution cheers and the perpetual lib
critics Of the people, l bid you farewell.
ON his return to the Astor House, he had interviews
with Hon Fish, Col Fremont, and about one hundred
others. Nj .Aeh
Mr.. Lincoln visited Baruum's museum this M, and
tonight attended the opera He has declined an inv
tation to visit Brooklyn. t3r'yaNW
He leaves at halfpast eight tomorrow morning stop
ping at Jersey Oity Newark and Tienton, route 70
Philadelphia. y ~ GA hftftN