Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-11-15

Trenton, N. J., Nov. b, l P. mh..d|v
er, Dem, for Governor, is unoouo "rst;c
elected by 10000 majority De moO.o,
gain of some Is, 900 over last doselns
vote. .4.a.
The following congressman are eie'.e
1st Distrios Starr, Rep; 2d-M'do'e.Os'
Dem; Sd-Steele, Dem; 4th.nos1.a %
Dem; 5th-Curry, Dem. Both oranouoo
of the State Legislature are largely Osl
ocratic.
Detroit, Nov. 6--Republican maJollv
is 1000; Beatty, republican in Ist Oouz
gressional district is probably elected ~
200 msjority; Hudson, republican ID ~
district, Longyear, rep. in Sd DISTRICT, auu
Kellogg, rep. IN Ash district, are elec1eo'
Fifth and 9th district in doubt.
-zlFF -E MISSOURI EEFRE IEfEs
g., ST. Louis, Nov 5.-The radical emanci-
patton ticket in this county is undouoteoiy
elected. The vote in the First Congress
sional District is very close, and cannot %
decided until the army is heard nom
Blsir's friends claim his election, but Tue
radical republicans say that the army vote
will elect Knox. Ia the Second DISTRICT,
Blow, radical republican, is undoubtedly
elected by q handsome majority. ms
returns from the interior are meagre,
but the enamel patton ticket is probably
elected.
Leavenworth, Nov. 5.-Scattering re-
turns from this State indcate the election
of the entire Republican State ticket
Wilder, (Rep.) for Congress, is probably
elected over Parrot (Union) and Matthias.
Dem)
New York, Nov. 4th-A headquarters
dispatch to the Herald, dated Wheatland,
Nov. I'd, evening. contains the following
Gen. Mcclellan reconnoitered the enemy
from the front this P NJ. Gen. Pleasan-
tons cavalry, supported by brigade OF
Doubleday's division, drove the rebels
from their position, who contested the
ground with considerable spirit. The
rebels east of the Blue Ridge design re-
treating through the Gap near Upperville.
Jackson and Longstreet are just beyond
Smokers Gap with large force. Oan-
nonadirg is new going Cd. Our troops
are in excellent condition, and eager for
battle. A general engagement Is expected
tomorrow.
New York, Nov. "A Harper's Ferry
dispatch Of the I'd says no enemy opposed
our advance until it reached Snickerviile,
when they retrested to the western side.
As our column reached the crest of the
hill, body OF re- ell cavalry, a battery and
two brigades OF infantry emerged from the
woods in the direction of Winchester. 4
Parrot battery sent an effective she'll
amongst them, when they re,reated to the
woods, not since emerging A body of
them have remained on the bank of the
Shenandoah, two miles off, afraid to re-
treat IN the face of our battery. Our
forces are In full possession OF the Cap
The rebels intended to dispute the posses
sion of the Gap, but were about an hour
behind time. The Snickervillians state
that Stuart, with 5000 rebel cavalry,
passed through The Gap on Thursday, and
the impression is that great battle will
be fought to morrow.
Cairo, Nov. 4-Notice has been issued
by Admiral Porter, that gunboats will
leave Cairo three times week, and leave
Memphis for Cairo the same way. All
steamers can have protection up and down
by applying to the commanding officer at
either of these places. Stearnbcats can
also load cotton on the way up by giving
notice before sailing.
The BRIDGES between Bolivar and Grand
Junction were completed to day. It is
believed that trains will commence run
ming to morrow.
Prisoners, just returned from Little
Rock, report but 5000 rebel troops there,
the main body having gone to reinforce
Holmes. -3 1E|
Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
Nov. 4-4.1O P. Mast night it was
uncertain whether the possession of Ash
by's Gap would be contested or not
Every preparation was made to force it,
if circumstances made it necessary but
the rebels retreated this morning, leaving
our troops in undisputed possession OF the
mountains From the heights a favorable
view OF the Shenandoah Valley was had,
but no large body of the enemy was vjs-
ible. Winchester and the Intervening DOR.
ton OF the valley were plainly visible.
Washington, Nov. 6.-Gen. Siokles re-
turned last night from making a recon-
noissance il force in front, having pene-
trated as far as Cattlett's Station, driving
in the scouts and pickets of the rebels
back TO Warrenton Junction, where the
enemy are not supposed to be in much
force. ...r. ...
Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 6.-There are
two emancipationists elected from this
county. Returns indicate the election OF
Col. Boyd, radical emancipationists, in
this Congressional district, by one hun.
dred majority.
Result I'm RocL T,o,r,x,