Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-03-01


on the forts, to ascertain my views and
toward citizens and private
property, | hereby announce TO all
peaceably disposed persons, that Meth
er in their persons nor their property
shall they suffer lnolestatlon by me or
by the naval force under my command
and they may safely resume their bu
siness avocations, with assurances Of
my protection.
At the same time I require that all
military stores and army equipments
shall be surrendered, and that no part
of them shall be withheld or destroy
ed and further that no secession flags
or manifestations of secession feeling
shall be exhibited; and, for the faith
full observance of these conditions, |
shall hold the authorities of the city
responsible.
ISigned ANDREW II. FOOTE.
The Nashville papers advise the un-
dermining of some of the bluffs or the
Cumberland and blowing them into the
river on the approach of our gunboats,
to destroy them or to obstruct the
channel.
st. Louis, Feb. "a.
The Republicans Cairo dispatch
says the reports about the evacuation
Of Columbus are entirely false. The
rebels are still there in strong force
None of the garrison has been with
drawn, and they evidently intend to
make desperate stand there.
Chicago, Feb. 25.
Official returns show 32l killed.
1854 wounded and $50 missing in Nc
Clernand's division, at Fort Donelson
Fortress Monroe, Feb. "a.
The steamer Baltimore, which left
here several days ago with ammuni-
ton for the Burnside Expedition, re-
turned from Hatteras about II o'clock
to, day, having left yesterday after
noon.
Her news is not Of special interest.
The burning of Winton by the FEEDER
al forces is confirmed The Ninth n.
Y. regiment had made an expedition
up the Chowan river with three gun
boats, but having found the enemy in
full force, returned without making an
attack.
Among the passengers by the Bal
tinaore is Charles Henry Foster, who
was yesterday reported killed at Win
ship by Southern papers.
The election ordered by the Provis-
ional Governor of North Carolina, took
place on Saturday, resulting, as far as
returns have been received, in the re-
election of NJ. Foster to Congress.
The ordinances of the convention " ere
also ratified
The object Of the expedition Of the
New York Ninth regiment was to de-
stroy the railroad bridges on the Black
Water and ChoWan rivers. The enc
my, however, was discovered in large
force at NVinton, aud no landing was
made. The enemy fired at our gun
boats, and, in retaliation, the town was
shelled.
Chicago, Feb. 25.
A special to the Tribune from Cairo
says Nashville WAS yesterday occupied
by our troops under Gen. Buell. The
Federal flag is now flying over the
State House.
The Tennessee Legislature adjourn
ed Saturday week. It met again yes
terday.
1t is reported at Memphis that com.
missioners have been appointed to con
fer with the Federal authorities at
Washington to arrange terms fer a
transfer Of allegiance, and that Gov.
Harris offered 80 turn the Confederate
forces over to the Union.
A gentleman who escaped from Col
umbus, arriving here last night, repre-
sents general Union sentiment in
Tennessee, and thinks the Legislature
will acouiesce in the recommendation
Of Gov. Harris, because fearful OF the
rising Union sentiment. When he left
Columbus there were 10000 confeder-
ate troops there.
Another gentleman who arrived
from Nashville last night, reports that
the confederates will make another
stand at Murpheysville.
All the rebel troops had left Mash
vile, except the police force.
When Gov. Harris fled, with the
Legislature, to Memphis, he burnt the
State Library, and distributed large
amount Of commissary stores and pro-
visions among the citizens. Stores are
closed business is entirely suspended,
and the secessionists are leaving with
their stock.
St Louis, Feb. IS.
Gen. Halleck this morning telegraph
ed to Gen. Mcclellan as follows:
Prices army has been driven from
his strong post at Gross Hollow.
The enemy has left his sick and
wounded and such stores as he could
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