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Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-04

CALIFORNIA WHEAT CRop The Contra
Costa Gazette says: The amount of wheat
alone, produced in this State during the year
ending the first of the present month, is esti-
mated at about seven million bushels This
amount isarrived at in this way There were
exported in that time 100000 sacks of
wheat each sack averaging say hushel and
half, which would make in bushels 2,40O-
600; the flour exported was 100000 barrels,
which at three sacks of wheat to the barrel
would make 100000 sacks, and at one and
half bushels to the sack, would nuke 900.
600 the wheat used for feed and distllation
is thought.to be at least 100000; that used
for seed, 100000 the flour consumed in the
State amounts to 1000 barrels per month, or
600 900 per year, which at three sacks of
wheat to the barrel, amounts to 100000
sacks, or 2,70O'000 bushels total number of
bushels 100000
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-04
B Y T Ell E GRAP PHI.
From San Francisco.

San FRANCISCO, Aug 8
The news by the Pony created the great
est excitement in town.
Col Lippi.ts Regiment will leave for the
East on the steamer Of the 10th.
The Fire Department Of San Francisco ar
ranged to-day to receive contributions of
firemen to purchase flag for the gallant Fire
Zouayes Contributions to be made by New
York fremep only. Chief Engineer Scannel
will receive amounts from the interior No
contribution to be less than So. 1t isiutend-
ito present full set of regimental coors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

cdtlOh OF MY dcclSlOn for the GOOD Of
all concerned; hoping. however, that
your answer may justify . further con
tlnuance of forbearauce on nv part, 7
remain respectfully,
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Gov. Pickens, after stating the posi-
ton Of 5. c. to the United States, saws
that any attempt to send L. S. troops
into Charleston harbor, to reinforce the
forts would be regarded IS an act Of
hostility ; ana in conclusion adds, that
any attempt to reinforce the troops at
Fort Sumptcr, Or to retake and resume
possession of the Forts within the wa
terS OF ). c., which Major Anderson
abandoned after spiling the common
and doing other damage, cannot be re-
garded by the authorities Of the State
as indicative of any other purpose than
the coercion of the State by the armed
force OF the government Special agents
therefore, have been off the bar to
warn the vessels armed and marmed,
having troops aboard to reinforce TT.
Sumpter, not to enter the harbor. Spe-
clal orders have been given to the
commanders at the Forts not to fire on
such vessels till shot across their bow
should WAN them Of the prohibition
OF the State.
The BrookIm cannot come in With
out a great fight. Major Anderson
VIII protect her. lie only pledged
himself not to prevent COMMUNICATIONS
between the South Carolina forts until
Lieut.. Talbot came back.
y steam tug, called the Vid, left
the wharf tonight ioT the purpose Of
reconerating. She is mounted with
one gun, and is under command Of
Licu' Hamilton, formally Of the Fed
eral Navy. There is much talk Of
sending to Savannah for tug-boats to
take the place OF gun-boats.
Under these circumstances the Star
OF the West, this morning attempted TO
snter the harbor, with troops. after
having been notified she could not en-
ter, and consequently was fred into.
The act was perfectly justified by me.
In regard to your threat about vessels
IN the harOor, it is only necessary for
me TO say, you alone must be the
judge OF your responsibilities, Your
position i'll the harbor has been toler-
ated by the authorities Of this State,
and while the act Of which YOU com
plain is in perfect consistency with the
rights and duty Of the State, it is not
perceived how far the conduct YOU
F,s.,Nr -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
OF THE FIRING ON THE
STAR OF THE WEST

AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. l9--The Charles
ton Co25rjcr Of to-day says:
At about half past SIX O'Clock vester-
day morning the steamer General
Cinch discovered the steamer Star of
the " est, and sjgnalled the fact of her
approach to the occupants of the bat
terry on Morris Island. Soon as the
signals were seen by those on guard
there, Morris Island was astir, with
men at their posts, before the order
could be given to prepare for action
They remained in anxious suspense.
but ready for what they believed was
sure to come-a yotiey from Fort Stump
ter,
The Star Of thc West rounded the
point, too! the ship channel inside the
bar, ana proceeded straight forward
nntiil opposite liorris Island, about
thTee quarters Of a mile from the bat
terry. y ball was thea fired athyart
the bows OF the steamer. The Star Of
the West displayed stars and stripes.
As soon IS the ilag was unfjlrled, the
fertilization fired succession OF heayy
shot. The vessel continued On her
course with increased speed, but two
shots taking effect upon her. She CON
cIUded to retire. Fort Moultrie fired
q few heavy shots at her, but she was
out Of their range. The damage to the
Star Of the West was trifing, as only
two out Of seventeen shots took effect
IN her. Fort Sumpter made no demon
Stratlon at port hole where guns
were run out bearing Oh Morris Island.
CHARLESTON, San. 9. About II
O'Clock this morning d boat from Fort
Sumpter bearing Lieut. Hall with a
white flag, approached the city. Lieut..
Hall had an interview with Gov. Pick
ems, and was afterwards escorted to
his boat and re-embarkcd for Fort
Sumpter. The communication from
Maj. Anderson is as follows:
70 Ills ErceZ1e21cy tie G0yeruor Of
South Ctu0hI1u
SIR.-I'wo of your batteries fired
this morning on an unarmed vessel
bearing the flag Of my Government.
rs l have not been notified that war
has been declared by South Carolina.
cannot but think this a hostile act.
committed without your sanction or
authority.
Under that hope I RETAINED from
opening fire on your batteries. have
tue honor, therefore, respectfully to
ask whether the aforementioned act
one which is unparalIeI in the history
OF our country, or any other civilized
government, was committed in ebedi-
anec to your instruction and I .Eetifv
you that II It IS not discIaimed, / viii
regard 1t as an act Of war; and shall
not, after q reasonable time for the re-
turn OF my messenger, permit any yes
sci to pass within the range Of the
guns OF my tort. In order to save, as
Tar as IS IN my power, the shedding of
blood, l beg YOU will take due Motif
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

IN INSULT TO EDIToRs.-
Worthiugton introduced a resolution
this morning instructing the Postmas-
ter OF the Senate to return to the pub
fishers newspapers not ordered, and in
urging its passage grossly insuIted the
editors Of the State. He considered
the action Of publishers in forwarding
papers as an imposition and a fraud,
too barefaced for any other class Of
men to decend to. He thought vendors
of old hats and cloths might with as
much propriety press their miserable
wares on Senators and insist in makiuc
the State pay for them. Several other
Senators took q hand in. I Senator
from the Northern part of the State re-
marked, in an undertone, that many of
the honorable gentlemen would remain
in obscnrity il itwere not for the assist
ance of the men they are now abusing.
Madison -47g'ts end Dam. 10th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

The CHARLESTON F0RTs.-It is re
ported that the great nation Of South
Carolina is willing to abandon the forts
III the haTbor Of Charleston, if Mai.
Anderson is ordered back to Fort
MouItric. If this report be true, the
traitors have either become tired Of
garrisoning them, or else they wish to
have Maj. Anderson placed in a weak
position. To place the force Of Mai.
Anderson III Fort Moultric, with the
guns all spiked, would be piece of
holly that even the cold Public Func-
tionary'' would not de guilty of COM
hitting. No, 10, let the gallant An
derson remain where he is, and if the
traitors wish to get down from their
stills, let them DO it without having
steps pIa ced to break the fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
w asbin0tOD. Jan Is.

It is understood that the South Car
DINA agents now here, demand the I'M
conditional evacuation Of Fort Sump-
ter, with view to avoid the shedding
Of blood. The Administration has not
yet considered the propositions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
REILLY.

per COorSwe ell.

WYoCENA, Wis, Dee. /. 1860.
Messrs. Emmons, Van Dyke q Hamil-
ton, Milwaukee ....
Gelttc = cur letter Of Nov. 28th.
lnquiring what course | design to pur-
sue in regard to my note and mort
gage III your possession for collection,
is at band. In reply, [ wonld saw that
|, IN common with my numerous fell
low citizens who are alike unfortunate
IN being connected with q scheme SO
utterly and basely fraudulent and dis
honest, intend to the last and utmost
extent, to yindIcato by fair and honor
able means, my guaranteed and re-
served rights according to the laws Of
the country, rs the highest judicial au-
Ihoflty OF our State shall determine
and declde-2nd for the purpose of
bringing the subject matter of the
whole transaction before our courts. it
is my avowed intent to engage the
services Of the best legal talent of the
country, SO that with the combined
wisdom Of the bench and bar we NAV
at once settle, in q satisfactory manner
to both parties, and in fact, for all who
are alike situated, this all important
observation-disclosures fraud and dishonor
shall triumph over right, Justice and
fair dealing, or whether we are to be
i9nomlniouSl y pIHndercd Of our homes:
and all by the hands Of base and cor
rnpt tjckSt@fs. In a word, I intend
;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
our Agents.

The following are the only authorized agents
to transact business for the RGportcI, and their
receipts for subscription and Advertising will
be honorcd until further notice:
S. NJ PettengiI S Co, New York City.
G. Il. Scriycn, Chicago, Ills.
Edward Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
LiYcrDOnl. Jan. LIST.

Intelligence has been received here
Of the loss of the Golden Star, Staple
town, from Mobile for Liverpool with
$3.50 bales Of cotton. The ship was
lost near Featherel County, Roxford,
on the oath.
The captain, his wife and servant
girl, aud sixteen of the crew persisted.
4 mate and six men were saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
From the Portage City Record.
Correspondence batween a Farm
Mortg2 gor and the LAWYERS.

" have been requested to publish
the Following correspondence. It will
explain itself:
MINIATURES, Nov. 20, 1860.
DONATION Nixon, Esq, Wyocena Wis.
Dear Sir We have your note and
mortgage given to tie Ia Crosse &
Nil, r. 4. Co., $1,000, for collection.
The interest At per cent, remains IN
paid since the first Of January, 1885,
Please inform us if You will paw the in
tercst, OF if you wish to COMPROMISE
the principal and interest; and what
terms You are willing to offer, or wheth-
er you rePudiato the mortgage alto
gether, and obhge
Yours respectfully,
ENMoNs, VAN DYKE s. HAAuLTox.
per Coggswell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

>. NJ. PGttenglh y Co, New / OK lily.
G. II. Scrivcn, Chicago, Ills.
Edward Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.
-z----rz=zs-=--
The President and the S. 9. Commits
si0nara.
The three distinguished gentlemen,
sent by South Carolina to Washington,
for the purpose Of negotiating for the
peaceful solution Of existing troubles
between the Federal Government, and
that greet Nation, have suddenly cut
the acquaintance Of the President and
returned to their homes. 1t seems
that Col Anderson, was, when these
gentlemen left South Carolina, station
cd at Fort Moultrie, and that he remOy-
cd to Fort Sumpter, q much stronger
position, after their departure for
Washington. Upon their arrival at
the latter place, having in the mean
time learned of Col. Andcrson's move
monts, they very dignifedIy inform the
President that the plighted faith Of the
Government is violated, and that I'M
less Anderson is commanded to return
to Fort Moultrie, his conduct would be
regarded as q standing menace" upon
the part Of thc United States towards
South Carolina, under which any ne
gotiations between the two countries
would be dishonorable to the latter
they close their communication to the
President by suggesting that he with
draw the Federal troops altogether
from Charleston Harbor. To this very
amiable request, the President replied
that he could not and would not &C
cede, and thercupon the great trio
from the Great Government Of Sonth
Carolina, formally announced their pur
pose of returning to Charleston ''to-
morrow afternoon" which, we will
add, was the ''atternoon'' of the 2nd
instant! And they have probably
gone -
For our part, we are Of opinion that
entirely too much Importance is and
has been attached to the movements Of
South Carolina, and the other seced-
ing States, by the Government, and
the people Of the North, 50 long as
those movements were confined to the
calling ofconventions, and passing Of
ordinances; this has been their custom
from time almost immcmorial, and is
fast becoming harmless. Those States
may resolve themselves out of the
Union, as often as they please, their
members Of Congress- refuse to occupy
their seats, and draw their pay, when
ever they please-they alone viii suffer
by such a course but, with a proper
administration at the helm, no indigni-
ties to Federal office-holderS, no seiz-.
ure Of Federal property, 10 firing into
Government vessels, n defiance of the
Federal authorities, will be tolerated
for a moment. South Carolina viii
ere long be taught that she has never
been the embodiment Of all that has
made our nation great, but has been,
and still is, simple, and comparative
ly an insignificant member Of the con-
federacy; that while her equality will
evey be recognized, and her constitu-
tional rights respected, the Federal
Laws will be alike enforced within her
boundaries, and those of every other
State in the Union. Such will be the
imperative duty Of the Governments so
long as it,has the power; and if-South
Caroline attempts to resist her, the
consequences will be her own.
STEAMER "STAR OF THE WEST"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

A STATUTE MADE TO SrEAK,-The
Washington correspondent Of the New
Y FORK Tribune, says:
The statute of Gen. jackson, before
the Presidents House, was most curl
ousl y ornamented on Sunday morning.
The old anti-Secessionist held in his
hand the stars and stripes, while the
blue cockade was tied under the tail Of
the horse. Great Indignation is felt by
the scccder&, and it is rumorcu that
they will request the Commissioners to
ask for an explanation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
-E oSe 1a-

STEAMER "STAR OF TIE WEST"
FIRED 1NTo.-The steamer "Star of
the West" with endorsements for
Col. Anderson, while entering Charles
ton Harbor, q few days ago, was fired
into by the South Carolina troops sta
toned at Fort Moultrie. The steamer
was compelled to turn about, and is
now in New York. We trust that the
Government will not submit to this out
rage, but will promptly punish the Of
tenders, if she has to hang every man
in the State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
Secession VS.. Concession.

l4ANiiiCGiS ~ ItlG I'iGoNiiG NDIi-7 ltHS, VIII
not forget amid the turmoil and excite
ment incident to acts Of secession, the
duties they owe to their constituents
and the country. The recent Depub-
lean triumph has been achieved thrO'
the united efforts Of those who had The
dearest interest Of our common country
at heart who had Iaborcd long and
diligently to overthrow q system Of
governing, at once in direct opposition
to the teachings Of the Constitution,
and those principles advocated BY the
founders Of the government. Not on
" have Republicans striycn to accom-
pIish the glorious victory just achieved,
but thousands Of TIE more honest and
intelligent members Of that powerful
political organization--the Democratic
party, Disguised by the coarse pursued
by the party i'll power, have stood
manfuliy with US, and Iaborad to bring
about new era in the history CT this
confederacy. II, after our success as
t.a~o 1~a. ,.;;,o;,Ios g.. ,,,h:.r wa
contcndcd,, and on our knees humbly
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Union.
The standard or the Republican
party IS low enough. Let us not by
d's9Facefol concession lower 1t s'i
more. It's principles are not as ofoa"
to day as were those advocated BY
the founders OF the government and
lar 0eio" those promulgated l" inc
Declaration OF independence, TO which,
patriots OF The then noble STATE oi South
Carolina attached their names.
IS 1t natural TO suppose thaG were the
order OF things reversed, the South
would make concessions to the North?
it's history to warrant tho belief The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
Pen and Scissors.

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19
WASHINGTON Ian Ii.


HoUsE--Among other preliminary
business, Mr.. Harris, Of Maryland, pre-
sented memorial signed by $4,000
citizens of Baltimore, irrespective of
party. praying for the adoption of the
Clittenden compromise. He said if
there was desire to tranquilize the
public mind, It could not be done more
effectually than by the adoption of that
measure.
The House went into committee on
the army BILL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Jan. 1.-The Florida
State Convention passed the ordinance
of secession yesterday by vote of 81
to I.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

10 We learn that the mite s)cietv
organized in this place will meet at
the residence Of Mr.. Knapp ON Thurs
day eve. Let's all 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

New i ork, Jan. l2th.-On wcdncs-
day night the St0r ct TIE Vest spoke
the ship Emily Il. Pierce. Of and tor
Charleston at anchor who had been re-
fused admittancc, having the Ampri-
can ilag lying. The troops viii remain
Oh board until orders are received
from " ashington. She lays at anchor
at the foot OF Chambers street in the
North river. The .yttr Of the IHcs5
also reports, that it is only vessels OF
light draught Of wafer that can get
within distance Of Charleston harboH
to do service and ali these in charge OF
the batteries on Morris Island are not
the inexperienced gunners that were
supposed, which was plainly visible
from the shots which dew lively about
the vessel The general feeling among
the troops and crew Oh board is in ia
yor OF being landed at Fort Sumptcr,
and the men are anxious to return
with proper means fer defence and
offence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

The President and the s. 9. Commits
6ICnGT5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

Major And8rSon's Corresno1de1oa
with Gov. Pickens!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

MORE Observation-Disclosures, Miss
issippi, and Florida, have followed the
example Of South Carolina, and declar-
ed themselves out of the Union. Dec
laratiors Of that character can do no
harm, 50 long rs they are attended
with no reasonable acts; but when
they defy the Federal authorities, or
seize Government roperty, they should
be sunmarily reminded that there is a
Good in Israel.o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

cation of my decision for the good of
all concerned; hoping, however, that
your answer may justify further con
tlnuance Of forbearance on my part, I
remain respectfully,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-01-19

South Carolina bonds have been
hawked about New York, offered as
low as twenty cents on the dollar, dur
ing the past week but could find no
purchasers. "Secession,,' is a death
blow to credit.
A foul murder was com mitted at
GAINESVILLE, on the 18th inst. The muir
dered mans name was Mcfarland :;
four men have been arrested on saspi-
cion Of their having committed the
murder.
An old lady living in Putnam
county, Ind, by the name Of Patsey
Allen, died the other day, being l16
years old, having been born IN 1744.
She has daughter living in the same
county who is 90 years old.