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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

CLAss1c.-As the stoppi ng of the
mails may prevent us from getting pa
pers from the South-Georgia in par
ticular-we give the following 'sscrap''
Of "choice" writing from the Augusta
(Ga.) Dispatch:
APPROPRIATE PRESENTS FOR OLD
ABE.-An immense punch bowl, sever
al pieces OF Grape and a suit of armor
are among the presents brought by the
Niagara from the japanese Govern
ment to the President of the United
States. AS Old Abe has become a
confirmed sot, Mrs. Abe must be ready
to exclaim after the manners of the i'm
mortal Mrs. Toodles, how handy it is
to have an immense bowl at the White
House! The Grape he should wear for
the loss of his revenue, and the armor
should supersede the Scotch cap and
military cloak when Beauregard or
Ben McCulloch enters Washington.
Shade of Hogarth! were thy spirit
permitted to revisit the glimpses of the
of the moon, how thy pencil would de-
light to body forth the form of the
long, lank, lantern awed Illinois suck
er encased in his japanese armor, bis
hair done up la pigtail! We sug-
gest it to Leach as subject for his
next cartoon in Punch. Cruikshank
should do up the Illinois baboon over
his Immense punch bowl"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

ARREST OF AN HONEST WOMAN FOR
BEING SUsPICIOUsLY SILENT.-A wo.
man was arrested at Syracuse recently
for minding her own business. She
walked Genessee Street daily, back
and forth, saying nothing to anybody,
taking no interest in the display OF
goods; and this continued until the
citizens got SO anxious and excited that
the mysterious promenader was taken
to the police Office and interrogated.-
1t there TRANSFERRED that she is resi-
dent of Syracuse, whose husband has
volunteered for the war. She is some.
what out of health, and takes a prone
made whenever the weather permits,
with a view to its recovery. Her only
offence is ignorance to the fact that in
this free country she has no business to
attend closely to her own business
Every one here must be busy in regard
to the business of others, in order to
maintain respectable standing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
The Pay and Pensions Of our Volun-
tperS.

The following reorganization affords
useful information to volunteers and
their families:
lst. After being mustered into the
service Of the United States, volun-
teers are entitled to pay, the same as
regular troops.
I'd. If disabled by wounds received
IN service, or disease contracted in
service, they are entitled to an invalid
pension during life, or as long as the
disability continues.
Sd. If any are killed or die in the
service of the United States, leaving
widow, she is entitled TO what pay
was due her husband, and a pension.
Ii there Is no widow, the child or
children of such volunteer is entitled
to the pay and pension until they are
sixteen years of age.
4th. If there is no widow or child
under sixteen years Of age, the other
heirs OF the deceased are entitled to
the pay due the volunteer at the time
of his death-no pension. At this
time neither the volunteers nor any
heir Is entitled to land warrants. but
there is no doubt an act of Congress
will be passed earl y in July, granting
one hundred and sixty acres to every
volunteer who shall serve fourteen
days or engage in battle and be honor
ably discharged-first to the widow,
second to the children, third to the
mother, fourth to the father; and if all
the foregoing heirs be >Nead, fifth the
brothers and sisters of those who may
SO serve and die without receiving a
warrant, in like manner az the volun-
teers who served in Mexico are now
rewarded. Seamen and others who
take prizes, and those performing mer-
itorious feats, will undoubtedly be re.
warded with the fruits of their valor.
Those patriotic men and women who
suffer from robbery in the slave states.
under the name of confiscation, will al.
most certainly be rewarded, according
to the Scripture rule, fourtold from
the property of the rebels state
confiScations being wholly illegal-and
mere organized piracy will be punish,
ed, and Congress will undoubtedly
pass proper and effectual act, where
by the United States will take from
the nnfaithtul and unjust stewards what
property they may have, and give ii
to the faithful and true servants.
5th. In addition to what the volun
teers and heirs are entitled to, and may
become entitled to from the United
Stntes, the several states have passed
and will pass acts granting pay from
the state treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

A Curiosity esterday afternoon,
says the Baraboo Republic, of Thurs
day, after the shower, numerous GU
riosity was visible on the south western
portion of this block. A countless
number Of the most insignifcant-sized
toads that ever mortal beh cid, com.
pletely covered about a half acre OF
ground SO thickly one could rot walk
there without stepping upon them.--
Judging from their motions, though we
could not hear them, they seemed to
be singing, "We're all hopping, hop,
hop, hopping" or possibly "bobbing
around" The number is variously es-
timated at from 100000 to 1000, 900
but if any one counts them, We will
report precisely next week. If there
are any toad eaters in this section. now
Is their time. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
Mason and Dxion's Line.

On the 4th of August, 1863, Thos.
and Richard Penn, and Lord Balti-
more, being together in London, agreed
with Charles Mason and jeremiah Dix
on, two mathematicians Or SURVEYORS.
TO mark, run out, settle and fix the
boundary line between MARYLAND or
the one hand, and Delaware and Penn
sylvana on the other. Mason and
Dixon landed in PHILADELPHIA on the
18th OF November following, and be-
gan their work at once. They adopt
ed the peninsular lines, and the radius
ana tangent point of the circular Of
their predecessors. They next ascer.
tanned the Northeastern coast of MARY
land, and proceeded to run the divid-
ing parallel of latitude. They pursued
this parallela distance of % miles, Is
chains and 81 links, from the place Of
beginning at the n E. corner of Mary
land to the bottom of a valley on Dun.
kirk creek, where an Indian war-path
crossed their route, and here on the
10th OF November, l767-ninety-two
years ago-their Indian escort told
them it was the will of the Sioux Ma
ton that the surveys should cease, and
they terminated accordingly, leaving
SO miles, 6 chains and so links as the
exact distance remaining to be run
West TO the Southwest angle Of Penn.
sylvanla, not far from the Board Tree
Tunnel, on the Baltimore :nd Ohio
Railroad. Dixon died at Durh am,
England, l777; Mason died in Penn.
sylvania, 1887.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

GEN. SCoTT AND THE REPORTERS
Gen. Scott is reported as saying that
he would have captured the rebels at
Harper's Ferry and all their munitions
Of war, had it not been for the news
paper press lin their anxiety to give
early news,) keeping the rebels fully
posted up in every movement of the
U. S. troops. He said she acouzd rQth-
er haze one hundred rebel spies in has
camp than one newspaper reporter.n'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
The TELEGRAPH1C DISPATCHES

THE TELEGRAPH1C DISPATCHES
The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial says: ''The
New York reporters tell me that the
censor who sits in the telegraph office
here, and revises all dispatches, is
making awful work with their "news.' %
II they happen to get the facts about a
movement, the dispatch becomes con-
traband of war, and is contiscated.-
If the matter IS utterly erroneous, it
passes freely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

The TOME OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.
The Chicago Post says the spot cho-
sen for the tomb Of Senator Douglas is
a high ridge Or knoll at the southeast
corner of Cottage Grove, OH the lake
shore. 1t is point of land extending
much farther into the lake than any
portion of the shore to the northward
Of it. Standing on the spot where the
tomb is located, fine view is had of
the city, appearing as it were across a
bay, whose noble inland sweep is dot
ted with lake shore residences.
On this point, Mrs. Douglas is the
owner in fee, independent Of her late
husband, Of an acre and half of
ground. 1t was selected by her some
years ago on account of the beauty of
site for residence, and the fee in the
ground was at the same time conveyed
to her. The view afforded, and which,
from the peculiar situation of the land
can never be obstructed by buildings,
is probably the finest in or near the CT
ty. s. .sass 1865. r..- ..--
The tomb now prepared is only a
temporary one, of brick masonry, rails
ed only three or four feet above the
surface. and extending seven feet be-
low it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

BAD FOR TIE PIRATEs.-The an
nouncment that England has de cided
not to allow the entry of privateers
with their prizes at any ports will fall
like wet blanket upon the Pirates of
the thriving business they would carry
on-capturing our noble merchantmen
by the dozen-taking them to Liver.
pool and Lendon-seling them at a
bargain getting their money down
and living like lords on the proceeds,
Thus they hoped to replcnish an ex-
hausted treasury; thus they counted
upon obtaining the s'sincws" to wage
the war against the North; thus they
expected to live in clover while the
contest lasted, and retire with plethor.
&c Golfers at its close.
But their bright authorizations arc
nIpped in the bud. England refuses
to become depot for their stolen
goods. She slams her dock gates ir
their teeth she warns them off her
premises as if they were common
thieves!
Where will they find a market for
their prizes -? Where can :hey dispose
OF the fruits of their unhallowed gain
Not IN the Southern ports for nobody
VIII have the money to buy. Not in
the northern ports; for they will be
hung like dogs if they venture within
our reach. Not in the ports of France,
tor she refuses to admit even the hon.
est traders of the rebel states.
Suppose one Of these pirates seizcs 8
prize, say in the Irish Channel. What
can she do with it? Garry it all the
way to Charleston or New Orleans
But those parts are Theoretically scaled
by our blockading fleet. She would,
moreover, run the gauntlet of our CRUZ
sers and have her plumber ravished
from her before she can make land.
With such an embargo-the ports Of
at least three great maritime powers
closed against privateers-Mr. Davis
letters of marque must become a drug
In the market. The artery through
which the life blood of ocean highway
robbery courses having been severed.
it must speedily give up the ghost
Harrisburg Telegraph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
R1or IN M1LwAUKEE.--On Monday


last, Milwaukee was the theatre of
disgraceful riot, as the result OF the
Reputation by the Banks there of their
agreement to receive certain bills as
currency until December next. A
large procession of the poorer classes,
principally German, preceded by a
band of music and carrying banners,
marched to Mitchell's Bank, and broke
the windows and blinds, and bursting
the door the crowd smashed all the
desks, clocks, counters, stoves, aud
other furniture in the bank-tore up
all the blanks, checks, memoranda and
books that could be found. Fortunate
| ly, everything Of great value was lock
ed up safely in the vault, which defed
their utmost efforts to break open.
Some of the clerks barely escaped
alive. After Kidding this bank, they
turned their attention to the State
Bank, on the opposite corner. After
they had smashed the windows and eff.
fected all entrance, military compa-
ny appeared with their muskets, when
the crowd moved to the Newhall
House, and, after committing outrages
on that beautiful edifice, they returned
to the State Bank, and tore up the
furniture and fixtures of the Bank, and
also the Barking Office of Mr.. Martin,
below. Piling up papers and trag-
ments of destroyed furniture under the
marble building in which these banks
are located, the mob set fire to them.
AT this point Of proceedings, the in
dignation of the law and order citi-
zens became aroused. Hundreds i'm
mediately were sworn in as special po-
licemen-the fire bells were rung-all
the military companies turned out, the
engines appeared. After considerable
delay in clearing the mob from the
street, stream of water was got on
the huge bonfire Of papers and furni-
ture that was blazing under the State
Bank, and the fire extinguished. Dis
patches were sent to Racine and Mad
ison for several companies, but before
their arrival quiet was restored. About
forty of the ringleaders were arrested
and lodged in jail.
Our townsman, /. T.. Mosher, Esq,
returned from below, via. Milwaukee,
on Thursday last, and reports all very
quiet there. No business had been
transacted since Monday-banks Meth
err receiving deposits, discounting or
selling exchange. A measure, which
he thinks will be consummated, is on
foot to make good the securities of the
recently discredited banks, and restore
them to public confidence. If the
bankers and business men Of Milwau-
kee can discern their own interest, they
will do it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

ELEVEN MoNTHs-We are able to
announce on unquestionable authori
ty, that Gen. Scott has SO far matured
the plans for the wars as to inform the
President and Cabinet that the last Sc
cession flag shall be torn down, the au-
thorlty of the federal government rein
stated on every foot of American soil,
and jeff. Davis hung Or driven out of
the country, within eleven months from
the day when Fort Sumter was surren-
dered. About the 4th of March next
he Will hand over the Union, safe and
sound, to its constituted and constitu-
tional authorities. Old Lundy Lane
takes his time to map out the campaign
and put his forces in the best fighting
trim, and then be always wins at the
time of day he agrees to. He has ia
ken the contract to wind up the Dis
union business within Ii months from
the thirteenth Of April, and he aoiN do
1t.
We understand that it is a part of
General SCOTS plan to occupy Virgin
ia and Tennessee completely on or be-
tore the goth OF July. Sixty-five thou
sand Northwestern troops will move
down the Mississippi as far as Memphis,
under command Of Generals Fremont
and McClelland, and remain in camp
until the sickly season is past, when
they will move on toward the Balize,
there meeting the conquering army of
the East and celebrating w ashington's
birth day in New Orleans.
We give the above for what it is
worth, entertaining a confident suspi-
cion that Gen. Scott has made no such
promises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
legally I1AprI TT rlo-l~

LEGALLY L1ABLE.-J. T. Clark, a
prominent lawyer of Madison, gives it
as his opinion that the bankers who
signed the pledge to make and keep
the money of the State good until a
certain date, are legally holden on their
promise, and can be compelled to OBJ
serve it by suit at law. He cautions
people against parting with the bills
at a ruinous rate, as he is confident his
position can be sustained. 1t NAV be
worth thinking of by those who hold
any Of the bills.--Ssnt;neZ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
Necedah, Wis.

This borough is situated on Yellow
River, in Juneau County. For many
years past, we have frequently had oc-
casion to pass through Necedah; but
not until last week have we had an op-
portunlty to take a general survey of
the whole town. Until the last visit,
we had supposed that the number of
streets was confined to the main tray-
eled road through the town; but there
are numerous and divers streets all
around, in the craggy ravines, undula-
ting plains and on the tremendous hill
on the west. 1t contains several large
steam saw-mills, hotel, three or four
stores, and various mechanic shops, the
inmates of which are as busy and in
dustrious as bees. But of all the at
fractions, and we may say curiosities,
OF the town, none surpass i'll interest
and Importance, the factory of Messrs.
Blake, Fuller & Co., whose card ap-
pears in another column. They manu-
tacture an immense amount of doors,
sash and blinds, which find their prin-
cipal market on the Mississippi. The
quality of their work is the best we
have ever inspected. We are informed
that their wares bring higher price
than like articles from any other place
Everything is manufactured from Ium-
Der which has been piled at least a
year, and then sawed up in desired
pieces and Kindred. A single knot
or piece Of sap in their articles would
be a curiosity. They also run an iron
turning lathe and also lathe for turn
ing wood. Any machinery, whether of
wood or iron, can be neatly repaired
at this institution. We hear the pro-
prietors uniformly spoken of as gentle
men of integrity and as finished me-
chanics. We can confidently recon-
mend this firm to all who desire either
doors, sash, blinds or repairs. Their
prices are moderate.
We witnessed the drill of militarv
company while there. On the north
OF the village is beautiful level plain,
surrounded by a shaded grove, where
this company perform their graceful
evolutions. They appeared we'll ad-
vanced-much better and further than
the Grand Rapids company,-and sew
eral were uniformed, and all will be as
soon as the clothes can be procured.-
We noticed Hon. John T. Kingston in
the ranks as q high private.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
H00FLAND's GERMAN BITTERs

Prepared by DR.. c. NJ. JACKSON,
Will effectually cure
Lscer Complaint, Dyspepsia, Juu,s-
dice, Chronic or Nervous Debility,
Diseases Of the Kidneys, and
all Diseases arising. from
q disordered Liver
or Stomach.
Every family should have a bottle of these
Bitters in the house.
One Dose will instantly relieve sick stom-
ach.
One Dose will cure the most distressing
heartburn.
One Dose will allay any agitation of the
nerves.
One Dose taken an hour before meals, will
give good appetite.
One Dose will, in many cases, cure the most
severe headache, when proceeding from dis
ordered stomach.
Principal Office, 41s Arch Street. Philadel-
phia, Pa. Sold by druggists or storekeePers IN
every town and village in the United States
Canadas, West Indies, and South America, at
IS cents bottle. See that the signature Of
C. n jackson is on the wrapper Of each bot
tie
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
Mrs. Cunningham's Suicide.

At 81 Bond street, would not startle the
world to greater degree than the astonishing
effect of Woods Hair Tonic upon gray, dry,
harsh and thin hair, Try it, reader, and one
bottle only will convince you that this article
is not to be classed among the worthless nos
trums of the day. Professor Wood himself is
living illustration Of the value of his own
article. He was gray at thirty years Of age,
and now his hair is as black and glossy as the
ravens wing.
as several are already in the maaket, called
by different names. Use none unless the words
professor Woods Hair Restorative, Depot
st. Louis, Mo-, and New York;, are blown in
the bottle. Sold by all Druggists and Patent
Medicine 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, 1861-06-29

TENTS. The tents for the 5th and
9Th regiments were shipped from New
York city. on the sth inst, and many OF
them have arrived at Madison. The
9Th viii occupy the barracks, while the
9th viii 20 aaaer csnrass, 81 Camp
Randall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
~In the course Of his scon,;n

~ In the course of his SCOUTING
Capt. Tompkins found lady named
Perkins, who had a pass signed by
Beauregard, and dated at Fairfax
Court House. This would indicate
that the General in command Of the
rebels was among the advanced
guards, - "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
TERMS

Que copy one year, sl5o if paid in advance;
if not paid within three months, $i.75; and il
not paid within six months, $500.
These terms viii be strictly adhered to in
all cases.
X When the time expires for which the
Reporter has been paid, an will be marked
ON the last paper, and may be regarded as an
invitation to renew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
our Agents.

The following are the only authorized agents
TO transact business for tina Reporter, and their
receipts for subscription and advertising will
be honored until further notice:
S. M. Pettengill & Co, New York City.
c. II. Scrivcn, Chicago, Ills.
Edwin Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29
Money Matters.

At bankers convention held at
Milwaukee on Saturday last, they re-
solved to throw out the bills on the fol-
towing list of banks-thus repudiating
their own voluntary agreement, made
in April last, to receive them as cur
rencv until December uext:
Bank of Columbus,
Bank Of Green Bay,
Bank of Portage, .
City Bank of Kenosha,
Dodge County Bank, ...
F. r. Hinckley & Co.'S Bank,
Lacrosse County Bank,
Northern Bank,
Waupun Bank,
Wisconsin Pinery Bank,
The Farmers & Millers Bank of Mil
waukee notified depositors before bank
ing hours by circular on Wednesday
morning that issues of the following
Wisconsin Banks only would be re-
celved at it's counter:
Bank Of Fox Lake,
Bank of Jefferson,
Bank Of Milwaukee,
Bank of Madison,
Bank of Oshkosh,
Bank of Prairie du Chem,
Bank of Ripon,
Bank of Racine,
Bank of Weyauwega,
Central Bank OF Wisconsin,
City Bank of Prescott,
Columbia County Bank,
Corn Exchange Bank,
Dane County Bank,
Farmers q Millers' Bank,
Green Bay Bank,
German Bank,
Iowa County Bank,
Juneau Bank,
Jefferson County Bank,
Kenosha County Bank,
Lumberman's Bank,
lakewood Bank,
Racine County Bank,
Rock County Bank,
Sank City Bank,
Sank County Bank,
Second Ward Bank,
Shawanaw Bank,
State Bank, .....
State Bank of Wisconsin,
Wisconsin Bank,
Wisconsin Marine & Fire Insur-
ance Go. Bank.
We advise orr realers to keep a
sharp lookout for more discredted
money. Pay out all you may receive
within the very hour you get it
Within the next thirty days, something
definite will be known as to the future
condition Of our banks. Many will
probably be at large discount, while
only few will make their securities
good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-06-29

james E. Vinton, of this State,
known as the "Mohawk Dutchman" q
big temperance gun, has been appoin-
ted U. S. Consul to Halifax, by tho