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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-06-13

SWINDLED. Mention has frequently been
made OF a certain class OF imposters who IN
fest the city just now, wearing military UNI
forms as u guard against detection, hut des'
pite the many warnings which have teen sMy-
en-, there still seems to be people who are sum-
GENTLY creduious to trust strangers lmpllcuy
Last night Il case occurred in which one OF these
bogus military men figured quite extensively
and managed to make $40. A gentleman
named HoIhng>werth from Penm ylvanIa; Le-
longing to tie Navy, had arrived III the la'e
tram from Philadelphia, en- route for ASKING.
ton, and took a city railway car to 60 to TO-, 'ns
Baltimore and Ohio Kailroa depot. Nnen
near Baltimore street, an individual Weai1ns
the Navy uniform. GOT iuto the car saluted ~
H., took a scat LeSide him, and entered 1ll'o
conversation with him, stating that ne wa s
from New YORK, was On 1ullcreh loof i;,g
around; &c. The conductor appled TO h Lilo
for bis fare, when he drew out a conslGe1a0lJ
roll OF notes and was astonlshed to hnd ne Ii
nothing less than $50. Turning to dr. n,'
he was immediately ''obiged' with cb'n5 'n
anal soon after left the car. The sequel Is soGI,
told. Mr. Ii. stopped at a eating house u ' he
lunch, and, upon examination, 1ouno paH
note to he counterfeit, ''ot course -p''''
american.
Extensive di5tillerie5 in Peoria, Illinois, law
been destroyed by fire recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-06-13

loss in killed and wounded, jackson took SIX
hundred prisoners in his battle OF Sunday with
Fremont The latter states that two hundred
dead Confaderates were counted IN one Held;
whilst the Staunton letter-wliter asserts that
the Confederate loss was small.
It j. said that Gen. Prim will retuYn to Et-
rope, AMI Gen. Serrano be appointed Spanish
Ambassador to Mexico Napoleon, it is sad,
had explained his policy in Aexico to the Eng
lish and Spanish governments,
The total vote Of the Methodist conferences
which have held their session this spring, on
the question oflay representation: IS: FOR
ministers, 7G5; people, L. 37. Against-mln-
listers, 1891; people: people, 49,
The n. Y. Express says:-''Gen. McClel-
lan's Grand Army Of the Potomac, It oug ht to
lie understood and to be reported for European,
ifnot American information, was not broken up
in three or four parts by his tactics; OF pro
grammc, Or consent, but aganst ali his remAn-
strancos he resisted it, III conversation with
the Secretary Of War, and with the President
himself His army has been reduced, and bis
plans frustrated, BY authorities over lam, be
is bound to respect and obey They have Ia
ken from him at least Sc, 900 Of his men, that
he intended for the conquest Of the Pcnjn ia:
and the occupation Of Richmond McDowells
corps, Wool's (for long time), Banks
Dcnker' Division, &C., were al taken from
his command and his programme for their
movements all broken up. Gen. Mcclellan S
military character requires the thorough under
standing of such facts as these, while he is
indifferent as soldier to what tie politicians
say respecting him.
A sufferer from long sermons suggests to the
London Times that, after half an hours
preaching the bottom OF pulpit should be con-
trived to come out, on the principle Of an Dub
Eette. and project the clerical transgressor into
the gulf below another proposes that a
sounding board or cover, in the shape Of an ex-
tinguisher, made exactly to fit the pulpit, be
suspended above it, and chat the expiration Of
twenty-five minutes from the delivery of the
text it should begin to descend, so as exactly
at the half hour, to ''shut-up'' the lengthy
preacher.
A colony Of emancipated slaves is now being
organized, to enigrate to Liberia, under the
provisions Of the recent act Of Congress -
None of those who have sailed for Hayti re-
ceived any thing fror' the emigration fund pro-
vided by Congress, but it is understood that
Mr.. Ambrose Thompson is organizing colony
and who will apply Tor a portion, in order to,
enable them to settle at Chiriqui, On the tract
ofland offered to the United States, for coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-06-13
WAR NEWS.

WAR NEWS.
A dispatch from Gen. Fremont, dated ,t
Port Republic: Monday, the 9th inst, atnoou
states that the federal forces reneued the march
against the confederates under Gen. jackson
at an early hour that morning, lat on reachiny
the point where it was supposed that thev
were posted, it WAS discovered that their enemy
WAS in full retreat, the rear guard Lalejy cross.
inc the river before the federal advance leach,
ed it, The bridge having Teen burned by the
Confoderates, the pursuit was given up for tie
time. But it appears that it was subsequent to
this that Gen jackson attacked and defeated
the advance of Gen Shields's army The
Federal loss in the hattie Of Sunday is est;ma-
ted at one hundred and twenty-five killed and
five hundred wounded, while the Confederate
loss is supposed to bemuch greater
Yesterday a reconnaissance was made to.
wa:C; Richmond as far Meadow bridge; and
found the Confederates to he in force. Some
diminishing occurred during the day, lut ret
important in results On either SIDE.
A Houston (Iexas) paper, Of the ed ult.,
states that on the 18th the commander CT tie
3. S. frigate Sabine demanded the SURRENDERED
the city Of Galveston The demand was not
complied with, the Confederate commander
replying that when bom5arding feet arrived
an answer would lie given.
4 Richmond paper publishes intelligence
from Vicksburg to the .5Oth ult., stating that
Commodore Farraeuts feet had commenced
shelIing the city, and had thrown one hundred
and twenty five missiles in the heart CT the
place, few being directed at the forts. NO con-
siderable damage was done.
Vicksburg papers state that the town Of
De Soto, in the county 81. the same name, Ia
Northwest Mississippi, has been destroyed BY
the Federal troops, only three small buildings
being left to mark the site Of the town.
A gentleman from Corinth, who is CONVEX
SAINT with matters there, says Gen. Buell., with
$4,000 troops, embracing two divisions OF bis
own and all Of Gen. Pope's forces, were IN hot
pursuit Of Gen. Polk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-06-13

Extensive distillerie5 in Peoria, Illinois, a'S'
been DESTROYED by fire recently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

The Board of Supervisors of the County of
Woed do order and determine as follows, to
wit
Section l. That, that portion of territory
described as the East half of Township Twen-
ty-two (22) Range four A East and Sections
One j Two III Eleven iii and twelve [121
OF Township Twenty-Five [22l Range FIVE Isl
East and Section Six (6) ofTownship Twenty
two l22) Range Six (6) East, be taken from
the Town of Centrala and the same be attach
ed to the Town of Seneca
Section 2. This act shall take effect from
and after It's passage.
The undersigned, Chairman and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors Of Wood County, do
hereby certify that the above order was passed
April 18th, 1852, and that the above is a true
and correct transcript of the original order.
I. L. MOSHER, Chr pro- tenn.
L. NJ. HAWLEY, Clerk <. s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

The Board of Supervisors of the County of
Wood do order and determine as follows, to
wit :-e-..e.s ssszvas
Section 1. That the order passed Oh the 9th
day of August, 1851, appropriating $500 to
the wife, and $500 to each child, per month
Of each volunteer who has enlisted in the U.
5. service, be and the same is hereby repealed
Sec 2. This order shall take effect on the
lst day of June, 1862.
The undersigned, Chairman and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors of Wood County, do
hereby certify that the above order was passed
April 18th, 1852, and that the above is true
end correct transcript of the original order.
7. L. MOSHER. Chm pro- tenn
L. NJ HAWLEY, Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

Important Notice.!
w AR /! VAR I

THE undersigned having recently formed an
4 arrangement with the firm of Page, Downs
& Co., of Richand Centre, Wis, calls the at
tention of the community to the fact that he
is prepared to obtain pensions, back pay, boun-
ty money, and attend to all wants of discharg-
ed or disabled soldiers or their heirs, with
pIonlptness and dispatch. Pensions procured
for wounded or disabled soldias, seamen and
marines, widows and orphan children of those
who have died or been killed while in.service;
also bounty money and arrears of pay for the
widor or other deceased soldiers.
All desiring Information can obtain it by
calling at the Grand Rapids Post Office
H. B. PHILLEO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
Attach HezRE.

Town of Dexter, 90 IN JUSTICE CoURT.
To Jairus c. Fairchild and Bostwick O'Con-
ner:
your property attached to satisfy the demand
of James McGlinn, amounting to eighty-three
dollars and two cents.
Now, unless you shall appear before Amasa
Shaw, Esq, Justice of the Peace in and for
said county, at his Office in said town, on the
l4th day of June, A. D. 1862, at nine O'clock
in the forenoon judgment will be rendered
against you, and your property sold to pay the
debt.
Dated this 10th day of May, A. D. 1862
2o-3w JAMES MCGLINN, Plaintiff
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

That BooUEr.-The wife of Hon. j..
Wood will accept the thanks Of Mac
caroni for beautiful boquet from her
garden. The Judge has about as tasti-
ly arranged grounds as is generally
found in this section of the State. The
millions of blooming pinks perfume the
air for blocks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

g9@ The largest and most complete
assortment of drugs north Of Portage
City, is to be found at the Wood Co.
Drug Store, Grand Rapids Every
thing in tie line of medicines, dye
stuffs, paints and oils, varnishes, &C.,
dc, besides a good assortment of sta
tlonery and school books, is kept on
hand, with the stock recruited weekly
from the Milwaukee market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

CONCERT OF Vocal AND INsTRUMEN-
tai MUsIC.-The class under the in
struction of Mr.. Martin viii give a
concert at the High School on the even
ing Of Friday, June 9th. The selec-
tions will be of a miscellaneous charac-
ter, consisting of giees, choruses, solos,
duets, trios, quartets, patriotic songs,
ballads. songs by the youth, and instra-
mental pieces. The prices of admis-
sion are to be Is cts. for adults and 10
cts. for children. Doors open at 81
o'clock; exercises to commence a. 5
o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
commissioners Sale.

n pursuance of Chapter 277 Of the Session
i Laws of 1850, for the State Of Wisconsin,
and by virtue Of authority in me vested, I
have seized two hundred thousand feet of saw
ing timber and one hundred thousand shingles,
which said timber and shingles was cut upon
and taken from Sections TO- IL, IA and IS, of
Town %, Range 4--being the property of the
State of Wisconsin, and will sell the same at
public auction to the highest bidder at Point
Base, Oh the 18th day of May A. D. 1862, at
10 A. NJ.
163w E. /. PUTNAM, Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

RISE IN THE R1vER.-Last Saturday
the river from dead low stage rapid
lv rose about six feet in 4S hours. Not
a particle of rain had fallen in this vi
entity. a tremendous fall must have
occurred "above." Our people were
completely COMPOUNDED at the action Of
the usually docile old stream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
Notice to Tax-EavcTs.
OF ALI. KINDS.

NOTICE is hereby given to all int "ested,
~ that the Tax List of the town of Grand
Rapids, in the county of Wood and State of
Wisconsin. for State, County, School and 9th
er Taxes, for the year 1861, is now in my
hands at my Office in said town, for the pur
pose Of collecting the taxes in said list speci-
fed, and that the taxes on the Real Estate and
Personal Property in said list specified must be
paid before the 10Th day of June, A. D. 1852,
in default of which the same will be returned
by me as unpaid to the County Treasurer of
said County Of Wood, in accordance with the
Statute in such case made and provided
Given under my hand at my Office this 9th
day of June, A. D. 1852.
P VERTEFEUILLE,
lS-3w Town Treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

Frost. After a series of January
days, with cold winds and cherries
skies, the Supreme Ruler of the Pinery
as well as other portions Of the globe,
saw that it would be good to give us a
clear still night, with the thermometer
hellwards below freezing. Result, gar
den sass knocked up, the more durable
vegetables black in the face, and every
thing ashamed of the new martial law
proclaimed. We propose to SOW good
sack salt where our vines were, and
wear our new suit of sack salt and
ashes, that we may repent Of our ways
land properly mediate on the mutibility
'of Pumpkin-vines, squashes, and other
things of like sex, cor any other man. >
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

PoTAroEs. want some "mur-
phies," and SIGH. What old sinner will
fotch us some?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
sherifs,s sale.


RY virtue of an execution issued out of the
IL Circuit Court IL and for the County OF
Wood and State of Wisconsin, to me directed
and delivered in favor of Moses ". Strong and
% sainst the goods, ehattels and real estate of
Alanson Eaton have seized ant. levied upon
all the right, title and interest that the said
Alanson Aaton had to TIE following described
reale on the 18th day of January, 4. D.
1851 cor has since acquired, to Wit. Lots two
.(a) and three 50 of the northwest quarter of
section one O. in township number twenty-ene
(al} north of range numbsr five % east, con-
tanning seventy four and 72-loo acres, in the
County of Wood and State ofsWiseorsin
which shall expose for sale and sell at public
auction, to the highest and best bidder, at the
Court House in the town of Grand Rapids, in
said county on the twenty-eighth (2S) day of
March, A. D. 1882, at ten O'clock A, NJ, or SO
much thereof as shall be sufisient to raise the
amount of the said execution and costs, to-
gether with the expenses of sale. s.s
Dated sheriffs ofSce, Grand Rapids Febru~
- = 5q e. LAvIaNE.
Tow Sheriff of Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

PENSIONS. Bounty MONEY, SC
Mr.. Philleo, at the Post Office, holds
himself in readiness to attend to the
business of. obtaining invalid pensions,
bounty money arrearages Of pay, &c,
for discharged soldiers Or the widows
or heirs. He is connected with one of
the best law firms in the State, who
keep an agent in Washington to urge
claims through. No expense is incurred
before obtaining the demands made,
excepting officers fees forFflling out.
blanks. On receipt Of the demands,
$40 will be charged for widows pen
sions and SIS for bounty money. In
obtaining widows pensions, it is very.
necessary that the certificate Of mar
riage should be produced, or q certif-
cate signed by two witnesses present
at her marriage. Also the names aud
ages Of all her living children under 6
years of age. We are informed that
Mr.. Philleo has forwarded to W ashing
ton large number Of applications
which will be allowed the present sum-
mor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
m a FEN UP

GAME into the enclosure Of the subscriber,
II on or about the 18th day of May, 1852, a
bay roam colt, three years old, with black
name and tail, white spot in the face, and LETT
hind ankle enlarged. The owner IS requested
to call, prove property, and pay charges
S. S. PRATT.
Grand Rapids, May %, 1862. 2o-4v
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

al Aopete0E W OON SUuuGy AOOdlG.
In the matter CT the estate of John Fl. Comp
ton, deceased. - 1 ~ sSy
ON reading and fling the petition of Margs-
~ ret j. Compton. of the town of Grand Rap
ids, Wood County, Wisconsin, representing
among other things that John II Compton,
late of the town Of Grand Rapids, County and
State aforesaid, on the 9th day Of April, 1862,
at Pittsburgh Landing in the State of Tennes,
see, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and
estate within this county; aud that she, tue
said petitioner, is the widow Of said deceased;
and praying that administration of said estate
be granted to her, Ralph c. Worthington and
Thomas s. Seott-it is ordered, that said pc
tition be heard before the Judge of this Court
on Monday, the Goth day of May, 1852. ct 10
A. N, at his office in the town of Grand Rap
ids, county and state aforesaid.
-. And it is further ordered that notice thereof
be given to the heirs ofeSsaid deceased and to
all persons interested, by publishing copy of
tbs order for three successive weeks, prior to
said day of hearing, in the Wood County Repo,-
tes, "a Neutrality-suspicious. printed and published
at Grand Rapids in said eounty-Dated April
q, 1862. Il ss--zgp.rs-sF F
l7-sw L. P. POWERS, County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

Amusing as it may seem; GER
tain Elder did undertake to bring up
his "hopeful,' IN the way he should 90,
and the other night caught him going
1t alone on the right, left, and three
aces adams County Independent.
If it had been on independence day,
the boy would have had right to $50
it" alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

ew That boa rent isn't paid at the
Post Office yet, friend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

NEDICINE.-An excellent article of Port
Nl Wine and French Brandy may be found
at the Wood Co. Drug Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

TIE SHows-About a week ago, an
institution known by the name Of
s'Page's Optirama Of the War; visited
ais, and "staid with usp two evenings.
The Optirama consisted of about two
pieces Of cheese bandage-the War pic
lures executed with brick-dust and soap
suds, and applied 1--WE should judge.
with a sponge. A series of comical
magic-lantern pictures concluded the
entertainment. It was a poor equiva-
lent for money paid.
Last evening we attended Yankee
Stimson's exhibition of comicalities and
Yankee and Ethiopian deliueatiors, and
found it to be decided improvement
on the Optirama, still not coming up
fully to our expectations. Mr.. Stimson
IS good delineator Of character-sings
comic songs in a style that pleases the
masses, and is a tolerably good dancer.
On the whole, Yankee Stimson's show
gives good satisfaction, and makes sthe
crowd laugh. Doe. G. Koy, a power
iu4l ddeilii|n 1 of character, procured at
great expense from Phlooyer, Phortage
kounty, is attached to sYankee's"
troppe, and creates an unbounded en-
thusiasm before the curtain. A sort of
magnetic influence seems to peryade
the audience when he appears, and
when he disappears it don't. A pow
erful adjunct is the Doc. He obeys
with alacrity and moves about with all
the grace Of sylph. Docs forte is
toothology, but he's some on Dox-oloey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
war Claim Agency.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Pitt AnFT PIyJ.

For the Te1;ef Of the Sick end Distressed, afflicted
arih TRIDENT and Chronic Diseases and espe-
cia0y for the Cure Of Diseases Of the Sexual
Organs. @s ~. -
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis by the Act
III ing Surgeon.
VALUABLE REPORTS on spermaterrhea,
or Seminal Weakness, and other diseases of
the Sexual Organs, and on the NEW RENE
DIES employed in the Dispensary, sent to the
afflicted in sealed envelopes, free of charge.
Two or three stamps for postage will be ac-
eeptable.
Address, DR. j. SKILLIN- HOUGHTON,
Acting Surgeon, No. 2 South Ninth Street.
Philadelphia, Pa. ely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
Grand Rapids, March %, 1862. /
EtnDire Billiard saloon.

The proprietor of the Empire" begss leave
to inform his friends and the Knights of the
Cue generally, that he intends the coming sea-
son to make the Empire what its title pur-
ports-a vast resort for the congregation of
is many friends and the lovers Of We ancient
game The Bar is always supplied with the
choicest Liquors and Cigars, whose quality win
require only test to convince the connoisseur
of their superior properties.
A choice selection Of Cues expected from
Milwaukee soon, also a new sett of balls
Rooms open nigls and dav.
13ly MICHAEL STRACK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21
NOTICE.
OvFrCE OF THE "REPoRTER,"
Two

1HHEREAs, my wife, Mlona J. Coleman
w has left my bed and board without any
lust cause or provocation, this is to warn all
persons from trusting her on my account, as
shall nav no debts of her contracting.
CHAS. COLEMAN.
June 9Th, 1862. 24-aw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

The Board Of Supervisors CT the County of
Wood, do order and determine as follows, to
wit: rfass
Section I. That Twenty four f24l of Range
Three F3l East, be detached from the Town of
Seneca, andsattaehed to the Town of Lincoln
Section 2. This act shall take. effect from
and after its passage -. = 49, -sxsz..
The undersigned, Chairman and CLERK of the
Board of Supervisors of Wood County, do
hereby certify that the above srder was passed
March 18th, 1862, and that the above is a true
and correct transcript of. the original order
H. A. TEMPLE, Chairman.
L. NJ. HAWLEY, Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

4 SUPERIOR article of French Brandy and
Il .pure-juice 4Por. Wine, expressly for me-
dicinal purposes, may be found At the Wood
County Drug Store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-21

The Board Of Supervisors of the County of
Wood, 60 order and determine as follows, to
wit "a s..
Section I. That the order passed on the nth
day Ct December 1882 appropriating the Drain
age fund to the several Towns pro-rato, in oro-
portion to the several sums of money received
into said fund, from interest paid on lands "
ing in said several Towns, be, and the same
is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
and after its passage. .as.s....e
The undersigned, Chairman and Clerk of the
;oard Of Supervisors of Wood County, do
Hereby certify that the above orderwas passed
March 10Th, 1852 and that the above is a true
and correct transcript Of the original order.
II. A. TEMPLE, Chairman.
/. II. HAWLEY, Clerk