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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

Is THE World A MlsTAKE.-One
Of the saddest mistakes which the good
people have made, is in supposing the
world to be q mistake. 70 these peo-
pie, and their number is not small, the
world is but theatre Of pain and sick
ness, sorrow and death. Joy is illu-
sive, pleasure is a cheat, laughter is q
mockery, and happiness thing impos-
sible, and not even q thing to be look
ed for on this side of the grave. The
performance of duty is the ''taking
up'' of what they call q ''cross." They
are actually afraid to be happy in this
life. They believe there is something
intrinsically bad in the world they in
habit, and all the JOY that proceeds
from it. They have an idea that the
moral eyi. which affiicts the human
race is struck in. To them life is a tri-
al, severe, unrelenting, perpetual. All
that seems good and graceful, and glo-
rious in the world is a hollow sham,
for the deception of the unwary, and
ruin Of the unWisc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01
The Secession Plot known to an En-
gllshman before Mr.. Lincoln's NOM
1natlOn.

If any additional evidence were
needed to show that Secession was
planned coolly long before Mr.. Lin
coins nomination, and was not the re-
suit Of his election, the following ex-
tract from the London American Of
the Sd inst. will furnish it:
WHERE IS THE CHAMPION ?-Presi-
dent Davis never made greater mis-
take politically than to trust the secret
of his embryo secession movement to
the honorable member from Galway,
Mr. Gregory. The speech of that gen
teman i'll the House of Commons in
May last, soon after his return from
America, will be remembered by many
OF our readers. Since the delivery of
the speech, noticeable only for its mis-
representation Of American character.
and American institutions, it has been
ascertained that Gen. Davis was the
political teacher Of the honorable mem
Der during the brief visit to the FEEDER
al Capital.
The pupil was not promising one,
but he was the only accessible to the
sagaclous and astute General and to
his training Parliament is probably
indebted for the remarkable saying
that large portion of the American
people were in favor of Introducing
monarchial institutions.
Mr.. Gregory made a Secession
speech in Parliament last May; and he
followed that speech by notice in the
House, the present session, that he was
about to offer resolutions recognizing
the independence of the Southern Con
federation. That Gen. Davis instiga-
ted these steps is matter of coniect
ure-that the plan of secession was
laid before the member from Ireland,
when on his American visit, is unques-
tionable. A weeks residence in this
metropolis will disclose to the Commits
sloners, who are not only but politi-
clans, that Gen. Davis has made an
unfortunate choice Of an English par
llamentary champion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

a. No wonder men are unhappy
in this world There is always clash
ing when the machinery is out Of gear.
There is always trouble when the
wheels are off the track. Man seeks
to live for himself. God made him to
live for others. How swells that moth
er's heart with JOY, when she can make
her children happy. What thrill OF
delight comes with that look of graft
tude, that look Of JOY, and that one of
love, which are all that the widow and
orphan can render to their benefactor.
The cup of happiness is an overfowing
cup. It is like a buhbling fountain
ever pouring forth its blessings to re-
fresh the weary and fainting, and made
pure only by its own overflow. 1t IS
like the quiet meadow rill fiinged all
along with flowers, yet concealed by
the very exuberaRce of beauty and
Yerdure itself doth nourish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01
"ANDYn JOHNSON DEFYING THE

CANDY" JOHNSON DEFY1NG THE
REBELs.-The Washington National
Republican of Saturday says:
awe have heard reliably from Sen
Johnson as late as last Monday, when
he was sixty miles west Of Knoxville,
on his canvass of the State, which votes
on the sth of June on the question of
secession. Mr. johnson and his friends
were at that date hopeful.
"The style of Mr.. Johnson's canvass
ing may be judged from the commence
ment Of his speech at Cleveland, Ten
nessee, where threats against him had
been largely indulged III. He told the
crowd that he "did not come here to
be shot, but to shoot" that if there
was to be a fight, he and his friends
were ready for it, and that he preferred
to finish up the fighting before his
speech. Nobody coming forward to
fight the intrepid Senator proceeded to
speak, and by the time he had finished,
nineteen-twentleths of the audience
were with him. He told them, among
other things, that "Jef. Davis and the
Governor Of the State ought to be han
ged, and would be hanged" at that
not far distant period when the Judi
clal power of the Government cosld be
brought to bear upon them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

A CUSTOMER FOR JEFFERSON DAv-
Is.-A tall man called to see Gov. Nor
gan at Albany the other day, and de-
sired to volunteer. He thought he
should like to meet JEFF. Davis. The
Gov. asked:
do you know anything of tactics 90
'Well, a little; think could lead a
company--just as lief go into the
ranks"
''And what is your name?'
'May-Col. May. You may remem-
Der me-"
If Col. May, late of the United
States Dragoons-the man of long
hair, who resigned because he was NAL
treated by JEFF. Davis when the latter
was Secretary Of War-gets at the
head of Regiment, we may see the
tremendous feats of Palo Alto and Re-
SAGA Te-enacted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

AFTER PRAYERS, Look OUT The
indianapolis Journa, of Monday re-
ports the following in the proceedings
Of the Union Meeting fighting
meeting-in that city, on Saturday
night last:
We cannot resist giving al anecdotc
related by Mr. Newcomb, as illustrat-
ing the difference between the two
sections Of the country. During the
past winter, said the speaker, Robin
son, Of r. l., was unfortunate enough
TO form the acquaintance Of Wigfall,
Of Texas. Wigfall was clustering
away in his windy style,. about what
the South was going to do, in the event
OF war. Robinson listened until he
had finished, and then replied: sMr.
Wigfall, you don't understand our peo-
pie, if you accuse them Of cowardice.
You are mistaken. You Of the South
talk big-then you take drink-then
put in more big talk-then take anoth-
er drink. We Yankees don't operate
that way. We sit down and calculate
the cost, and what is to be gained, be-
fore going into anything. Having
made up our minds, we say, Let us
pray and after prayers, you may look
oM for heHn'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01
u.s. The f0lloWino is RI

s#@ The following is the new cath
of allegiance administered to all volun-
teers
II, A. B, do solemnly swear
that [ will bear true faith and allegi-
ance to the United States of America,
and that [ will serve them honestly and
faithfully against all enemies or oppos-
ers whomsoever and that I will OBJ
serve and obey the orders Of the Pres
ident of the United States, and the Or
ders Of the officers appointed over me,
according to the rules and articles of
war"
Sworn and subscribed to at -. be-
fore --, notary public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

WANT TO GET BAcK.-Many of the
officers, both Of Army and Navy, who
resigned in the beginning of our troub-
les, are now trying to get back. They
are notified that upes no conditions
will they ever be re-instated. When
they fall they fall like Lucifer; never
to hope again"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

Evil thoughts in the soil of any
man or woman, like oil in water, will
rise to the top. No preparation of de
ceit can amalgamatc them with virtue
SO that they will remain concealed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01

A THRILLING INCIDENT AT CAMP
CURTIN.-One of the most thrilling
incidents connected with the military
operations Of the day took place at
Camp Curtin on Saturday afternoon
A number Of persons were engaged in
raising the Stars and Stripes over the
main building, used as the head quar-
ters Of the officers, and just as every
thing was in readiness, and the men
had seized the halyards to run up the
flag, large eagle came, no one knew
whence, hovered over the flag, and
sailed majestically over the encamp-
ment while the flag was run up =
Thousands Of eyes were uptrrned in a
moment, and as the noble bird looked
down, the cheers Of 5000 men rent
the air! Never was such ovation paid
the '<Imperial Bird Of Jove" lie lin
gered for few minutes, apparently
not whit frightened by the terrible
noise-then cleaving the air with his
pinions, he disappeared in the horizon.
In the days of the Roman republic
this would have been looked upon as
glorious omen, and we do not see why
we should not look upon it as such
now
Never was an incident looked upon
with more favor. It sent a patriotic
thrill through every heart that witness
ed it, and every man seemed to be an
mated with the deepest feeling Of pat
riotism and devotion to the flag Of our
Union.--Harrisburg Patriot and U1a-
ION
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-01
The Oil Well Catastrophe.

The following are the particulars re-
lating to the recent oil-well explosion
at Oil Creek, Pa, by which fifteen lives
were lost, and many persons severely
and fatally burned:
"The we'll which caused this sudden
and terrible loss of life and destruction
Of property by fire was owned by Mer-
rlt d Little, and understand, had been
pumping well, but failed in its supply,
the proprietors were drilling it deeper.
They had reached the depth of 800 feet
when, at half-past five o'clock on We'd
nesday, the 18th inst, the drill pene-
trated large fissure in the rock, and
Immediately oil and gas commenced
flowing out of the top Of the well to the
hight of from so to 100 feet, through a
five inch hole. The atmosphere was
heavy at this time, which kept the gas
near the ground, and issuing from the
we'll III such immense quantities that
the surrounding air was completely
filled with it. At six o'clock men ex-
tinguished the fires in the immediate
vicinity, and most Of them went to
their tea; after which, the we'll being a
great curiosity, and such immense
quantities Of oil being wasted people
gathered by hundreds, some to witness
the sight, and some to help save the
oil. About seven O'Clock like a dis
charge of thunderbolt, and with a re-
port that was heard for miles, the ter
rifle explosion took place. The
air for hundreds of rods in circum-
ference was one vast sheet of flame, as
Of lightning.
The conclusion prcstrated every one
in the vicinity, and in one awful mo-
ment nine human souls, unshriven and
unwarned, were launched into eternity,
and from twenty-five to thirty serious
ly burned, several of whom have since
died.
The we'll which caused the accident
continues to discharge through a five
inch hole to the height of forty or fifty
feet, and is still burning. The heat is
SO intense that the people cannot get
within seventy-fiVe feet of the well, and,
horrible to relate, the blanched remains
of the dead lie in full view, but out of
reach.
The sight of this well by night is
brilliant beyond imagination. The
flowing is accompanied by q continual
noise and by tremendous throbs. AS
the oil and gas are forced above the
surface Of the well, they are caught by
the devasting fame, accompanied to
its height, and seperate with slight re-
ports, like the explosion ofs ky-rockets :;
and as the particles Of oil reach the
ground they are again caught by the
flames, which cover it to the distance
Of some twenty feet in each direction.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29
TO THE CITIZENS OF
no " A R D G OuNTY.

III X. AVERILL, Jr.. has enlarged, refit-
H. ted and re furnished the Old Sky Light
Daguerrean Gallery over H. H. Dickerman'
book and drug store. in DEBORAH; and he is
now prepared to take ambrotypes, sterreo-
types. meIalnotypes, photographs, mello-
graphs, papyrographs and many other styles
of pictures N the most perfect and durable
manner. He operates with the latest and
most improved processes which are not in the
possession of any other artist in northern
Iowa, and which give life-like tone and du
rability to his pictures not obtainable by any
other His ambrotypes and photographs can
not be excelled in the west.
He keeps ON hand and is constantly rcceiv-
ing the latest and most fashionable styles of
frames, cases, traces, passepartouts, leckets
and pins which he will fill with pictures q
CRAFTY rEDUCED PrIcEs.
He gets up new style of locket picture
which has all the briliancy and durability Of
glass pictures with the lightness and pliabili.
ty Of paper, at the same time it is free from
all the objections of other styles of locket pic.
lures. A variety Of other pictures will be got
up to order, including oil paintings mono.
chrematic. crayon and India ink drawings
and all sorts of maps.
To- This is permanent institution and
business will be conducted upon an honorable
basis.-The patronage of all who want good
pictures is respectfully solicited for
AvERlLL's Picture GALLERY
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29
GREAT FAMILY REMEDY.
Alrrrelrs Strengthening Cordial


AIrrrelrs Strengthening Cordial
Rr,5oD Err
coon FOR THE STOMACH-.FOR THE
IJVER-FOR THE KIDNEYS, AND
FOR1HE BLOOD.
Il gives strength and power to the Digest
l.. Orvans and tone to the nervous system
Il ;nv;gorates and puriies the bleed.
When the blood is strong and pure, health
is secured.
Th;s Cordial is the greatest safeguard
,.a;nst enidemic diseases. Agreeable to the
tsst. and Onlv One Dollar per Bottle.
eolu ~ ." V. s. JouRDAN, Sole Prop'r.
Manufacturing Druggist, o.,
az North Third Street st. Louis Mo.
A. ,oooh s Merrell, the originator of the
c.nuine Strengthening Cordial ana n roo
Purifier, has authorized the puphcae'on Oh 'ne
following certificate: 49,, o-., ,ezo
To all ,vhom 1t may eoncerm:|l hereoy cer-
t;fv. That the preparation solo oy MI. V: o.
JoHrdan. known as Merrells strengthening
Cordial and Purifier of the Blood IS manu-
featured for him by me, in my laoratory' from
tho original formula rooo;rod from
Jawes II. Mclean has never recelreu from
ma ths rec,pe, nor q full statement OF the m,
,r NV used in the Cordial as or'g'na,e"
and Manufactured by him for myself; ana t the
,,ronorat;cn he now vends cannot recommend
rs heinz the original Cordial and genuine 1, ar.
:,cle thereby authorize Mr. V. D. ' %1:o1
to use nv name in designating the CORDIAL
upon the label. ,,cop 9 MERRELL.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29

McGregof Hcuse
General stage Office by w. A. DURHAM
North Side Main Street, near Steamboat
Landing, McGregor Iova. This Honse has
been thoroughly repaired and newly fur
nished. Stages leave daily for all points
West. No pains will be spared to make
uestssomfertahs ul-vH
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29

ADVERTISING AGENTS IN ST
LOUIS.-Messrs KENNEDY & O'DoNoGHuE
General Advertising. Collecting and Com
mission Agents, as Olive street, St. Louis,
are our accredited Agents in that cit, and
they are authorised to receive Advertise ,nts
for the Plaindeolsr, and collect bills for be
smes' ''rt@ F.y; MEAD, Publisher"
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29
GaribaIdi tic tr iouS!
THE POPE
B IP B ii B d.!

South Carolina and the Cotton
States in arms!!! The 'irrepress-
ible cofict' fully inaugurated! J!
4 nd the New Oregon HARDW ARE
"A STORE is in full blast, comprise ng a
full assortment of everything adapted to the
wants of the community such as Cock, Box,
and parlor Stoves, Hard ware, Hollow-ware,
and Unaware, Door Trimmings, Butts and
Screws, Nails, and Agricultural Implements,
Cutlery, Yankee notions; in fact everything
you want in that line from rat trap to q
'fuIl rig; for new house keepers.
CAN'T OWE l.
OLD Copper, Britannia, Old Lead and
Papar Rags wanted in exchange for goods
at the highest market prices. 2 cents per
pound given for good clean PAPER RAGS
March27th. 1860. JOHN STURGlS
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-03-29
Blank Deeds

OF the form adopted by the Comfy Officers
at rs Cents per dozen, for sale at
(7Stf1 THIS OFFICE
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-04
To The Electors Of the Coanty Of Yestcbester


Al Peoples Union nyenti0u held al the Old Court.
House 10 tbs Village OF White Plains, the 9th day OF
Oct Last and presided by Roben H. Coles esq., the
undersigned appointed Commit TO call future Con-
seuoas aud with hll power TO hi vacancies which
should upoa the ticket then nominated That ticket
containing upon the OF whose devotion to the
common superior all remembrance Of party ties
was the of the loyal spirit Of the people Of West
chester and commended to the support Of all who
Of patriots tss pasans But from the ontset an
distraction among the Union OF the county
divided their strength and perled their Another
unon ticket eopoted Of Of all former political predec
placed before the people. With divided front
triumph endangered aud the loyal voice Of Wescheser
stenAd likely 10 be unhesrd
We rejoice say that this distraction no longer exists
With disinterested psti0tism which the Union Of
Wesksser will appreciate applaud and remember Messrs
ftshbss aud Bleskley candidates for the respective
ofees Of Shen and Register have widrawn from the
vas 10 order that the OF all who desire 10 sal1e their
saRe Of the 0overDent h s vieoroas prosecution OF the
s for s existence, nay be concentrated upon atlnsc
ue sDd 10 attain trr pb which 1hsl upmisakably de-
os stesdss loyalty our county TO the institutions for
soe puresss the blood of eur fathers cruched its soil
Ny rue therefore, Of the a1thoty vested IN us by the act
Tie peopss Union Convention hereby substitute, Ia
sossoed the Of LEEMON b. TRIP for Sheriff and
6f WILLIAM CAUisDWELL for Register.
Ne toDkst0lste elow-ctizens upon the DnOn thus
ssoi 70 Aa commend to their support the ticket which Is
tas e s and whieh alone represents the Union eestnen
o. cor Z. WY snd the patriotism Of our people.
y. III. BrEDWELL,
AZ tMBRosE PENDLETON People's
IyhN .. BLAUVkLT Union
2t0k0E ARCHER County
~ : issi. N%H D 5psN, "
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-04

To the Electors of the County Of Kina-.-fKL.
TOW CirfsS' The faet VIII De rem.mpeted th.t' uh'n
the Eesol' advocates Of peace even At the cnee Of
tn, honor ard lr Ey q tho nation Active aud prominent
de'perse politicians who now are he prois.sd
q the .sTi. ossSsl 81
o.,.,sn n and esperisreed vre P1leT .eiz
ssros.sd By the re-loas ' ,ee s ,son,l
seiesmin.e upon mes' 'ilsinoa' sehetas 10
To that end Peoples Union Meeting was called to AZ
.embe Fort Greene. at which resolution prgyiding tor
N. appointment Of committee 10 nomnae candidates for
local oees pe'en,ed and declared beeaied nctwh-
standing clearly voted down Ihs committee sub,e'
queny appointed 10 pursuance OF the programme and which
inclnded large number Of the managers Of the primaries
representing The respective parties me, In Convention and
PEOPLES Union" ticket was the result Certain q the per
son. ho TIM. were nominated intended and desired
are he pec. vores OF these pretended lovers Of the
Union 10 whom have referred and not unte their
fond sdmrsr. In character The phaeipa organ Of this bogus
Jnionn party 1, 1bs Brooklyn Daily Eagle, journal
rsntv noofor, a. yioen, assnant Of the Federal Admins
trson and q. an unscrupulous sympsher with rebellion
bu, which suddenly became converted 70 the Union faith by
vn of ,he w,lt tpown action Of dutifu Grand Jury
ners 1. m.ioy Of lie members Of the Republican and
Democratic parties, not spprecsting the action OF ell ths
candidates Of the lu'trioa. suihor. the People, Union
usu. and their re.pecye tickets are before you The Re
pubesn tct. contains the name Of Geoge Hall who Is
candidate for the very important and eponblo office Of Reg
ite His character public and private above reproach his
qualifications unqaesoned and his loyalty to the Union
pnbe servant lie hiss been tried and found not want
ins Twice Mayor Of the city Of Brooklyn, his capacity
Ticket contain. the Of John s,e.rns for County
CLERK JeIse C. smith for State Senator. I'd District Alfred
Horton for Coroner Andrew ~ Doxey for Superintendent
Of The Poor and William h. hoyt for Ju'tice OF the
Sessions They are worthy Of your SOsr'se' and sup
pert. NJ -, A., IN
pe. Union" and all similar tickets, by whsteve name they
nav be called Vote for the beGn only for each and every
local Office will your day good and loyal c Eens be
uopery dschged Ren that the election ofsny par
sr esnddats for colnty officers will have possible e
feci upon our national Affairs.
By order OF the Kings County Republican Execu
Tive Committee; ,,, =, r.,,or c,,
WuIIAs ". BRoNgII, Secretary
Brooklyn, Nov. !. 1861.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-04
HsADoUARTgRs lar RgGIaENT EAGLE BRI6ADs, I
Ne. 81 Broadway, NEw.YoKK, Nov. l. 1891. s
NJ 4 airnanA hai.la NJ


General Orders, No. This regiment being now
Organized and prepared for volunteers r the rank and he OF
the companie. and the camp being established al Hempsesd
L. the following deai Of officers has been made for the
recruiting service:
$;si S;s sAf City Of s'"yol
' ; S;S 5%E& q Si,$IE $SEIfEEkE the City Of Rochester
". Capt. A. HEGEMAN, Staten Island.
V. Capt WILLIAM D. ROSE. Rockland County.
VI. Lieut.. WM Ii. LEAYCRAFT, W'msb'Tgh Brookpn
Lieut.. KNAPP, Stamford, Conn
VII. Lieut.. WM b. EVANS, Suffolk County, L. l.
VIII. Lieut.. J. T. DUNHAM, Plainheld, n. J.
TX Capt BILLUP II. KEEFLER. having been assigned TO
duty the camp Hampstead will receive recruits soon
enrolled and furnish them with subsistence and qusrters
lie also charged with the uperntendence Of the recruiting
service for Kings and Queens Counties l.. and will detail
such officers 10 assist him the nature OF the service may
require.
\ The officers directed to report by letter al
once heidqusrer the state Of the rolls aud hereafter to
report eyety Tuesday and Friday.
DANIEL ULLMANN, Colonel Commanding
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-04

Light Cavalry. The lat Regiment U. $. Lanccrs,
which is organizing Ia this city rapidly filling up Col
SMOLINSk to whom sntrusted the formation Of II by the
War Department. is veteran Of high military attainment,
having served in the Polish French and Epgh service aud
ayoIaby IN the military circles Of those countres
The beadquare. Of the Regiment is the War Department.
corner OF Broadway NewYok Ia charge OF Acting Adutant
Lieut. T. McTI0llE to whom all communications en- the
business Of the Regiment from the loyal States TO be ad
dressed Gentlemen wishing 10 raise companies Of - men
EACH will receive Fret Leuenancies and IN similar grade 10
the lowest non-conmission Prvates ambitious of military
honor offered many Inducements and guaranteed speedy
nromotinn. Pay for priystes 8 u per month