Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-05-18
our Agents.
The War News.

Several days ago, there was some
anxiety as to the whereabouts Of Gen.
Beauregard, as nothing had been heard
of him since the bombardment of Fort
Sumter, and no official report made in
regard to that conflict. He has since
turned up in Montgomery, and the re-
port is printed. s.
1t is aseeftained that there are trait
ors IN the War Department, who have
been posting the rebels as TO the mill
tary movements Of the Federal troops
Whether they have been dismissed, or
whether sufficient evidence has been
collected to convict them, we are un-
advised.
It is said that Jeff. Davis will COM
mand the rebel forces in person. We
don't believe he will hazard his pre-
cious life in so desperate cause.
The N. Y. Times says five men have
taken the oath to assass:nate Lincoln
and Scott. A despatch dated the 9th,
says Federal scouts have arrived from
New Orleans. They report even the
Home Guard has been mustered into
service, with directions to prepare for
transportation northward. The Mayor
has called for second Home Guard.
The men seemed reluctant to enlist It
is supposed, at the farthest, that 10000
troops have been raised in New Or
leans, all of whom have moved towards
Richmond.
The War Department has learned
that $4,000 men are within two days
march Of Richmond. Orders have been
given by Gen. Scott for the rapid move
ment Of forces to Washington.
1t is reported that the secessionists
have seized the heights on the Mary
land side Of the Potomac, and com
menced fortifying them. Nearly 5000
rebel troops were there, which were to
be reinforced by the arrival of 1900
Kentuckians.
Washington was fired in four places
on the 9th. Wizards Hotel narrowly
escaped destruction.
The national treasury is well replen-
ished, two or three millions being in
the vaults. Over .ffty millions has
been rendered to the Government, near
ly all at par.
The government continues to be over
whelmed With offers Of naval and land
forces for service against the rebels
Prominent men from all parts Of the
country are constantly rendering aid.
Over fifty vessels have already been
offered, to be armed and equipped at
the owners expense.
The government is in possession of
very important information from seces-
sion sources, having friends i'll the cit
les, and are fully posted in regard to all
movements. A letter from the South
to friend Of the government in Wash
ington, concludes: The confederate ar
my will capture Washington, and Lin
coin and Cabinet, unless they leave be-
fore the middle Of June It says they
have nearly 100, 900 well armed troops,
and in less than two weeks will be on
their way to- Washington, and expect
to winter in Philadelphia.
The poor dupes will never winter in
Philadelphia, except as prisoners of
war, or in hospitable graves. We shall
not be disappointed if they do capture
Washington.
At least 100000 volunteers have ten
dered services to the government, and
it is to be regretted that lack of arms
prevents their prompt acceptance. It
does seem 10 US that Gen. Scott is rath-
err a 'sslow coach in this struggle, and
that his hardness will Lead the govern
ment into serious and protracted diff
Guilty,
New York, Nay 1O.-Despatches
from Charleston say that butter is sell
ing at rs cents per lb. No ham or ba-