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

steamer Kensington Captain Croker. anc
the schooner Seaman and Jonas Capt
Croserther with small body advanced
into the country. and defeated two bands
! of rebels. The results of his operations
were the capture of one fort, two camps.
thirty buildings and ten rebel vessels,
| which were burned.
New York, Nov. 1.-The Edinburoh.
IRON Liverpool 18th and Queenstown 18th.
| has arrived here " ..+ -aa
A circular has been published from Mr..
| Seward to'the diplomatic and consular
agents, relative to the emancipation pro.
| clamation. He draws hopeful conclusion
from the present condition of affairs. He
saws the rebels must understand if thew
persist in imposing the choice between
the dissolution OF the Government and
the Addition of slavery, it is the Union
| and not slavery that must be maintained:
| while all good and wise men of all coun.
tries must recognize the measure ss a Just
aud proper military act. intended TO de-
| liver the country from terrible war
| They will recognize. at the same time, the
moderation and magnanlmity with which
| the Government proceeds in so solemn an
| &C.
The Times says this circular deprives
| the American Government of the right
hereafter to appeal to its emancipation
decree as a measure founded on moral
principle, IS Seward reduce it to mere
military necessity.
The Times shows the inexpediency of
the recognition of the South at present.
Gladstone has again been speaking on
America. He told his hearers to remem-
Der thai difficulty had arisen from slavery,
which was a legacy from England to
| America.
Tie Cabinet Council was Summoned for
the 23d, earlier than usual 1t is supposed
the American question is the cause
The petition before the Liverpool Cham.
Der of Commerce in favor OF the Govern
ment to recognize the South, has been
Withdrawn.
Sir G. c. Lewis, Eoglish war rinister,
has been speaking against the recognition
OF Southern independence, which he says
is not accomplished yet. Hardwick eE-
dorses Gladstone's views
A large Garabald meeting had been
held in London. Among the resolutions
Was one protesting against the continued
| occupation OF Rome by the French troops.
Thouvenal. the French foreign minister,
has resigned; Drouen De Hays is his sue
| Cessor.
The change in the French Ministry is
| construed as unfavorable to the cause of
Italian unity. Marshal Canrobert is ap-
pointed commander of the Military Divis-
| ion OF Lyons, and the Duke of Magenta
commander OF Nancy
There are vague rumOrs from Rome that
Cardinal Antonelli and Mons Merode had
rendered their designations.
A Bourbon conspiracy was discovered
In Naples.
The Italian Budget shows high deficit,
but slight improvement on last year.
The Prusslan Chamber Of Deputies has
declared the vote of the Upper House, on
the Budget null and VOID, and the report
OF the committee Was unanimously adopt
ed The session was then closed by a
-peech from the throne, delivered by the
President Of the Ministry, in which the
Government declared its intention to carry
QUO the 5udget, as originally laid before
the Hons. This is regarded as veri-
table coup o. et0t, and most serious inva-
sion OF constitutional liberty
NJ ARKETs.-Liverpool, Oct 16.-Bread-
etnfts quiet and steady. Provisions in.
active.
Headquarters Army of Potomac. Sun
day, Nov. 2, P. M.-Gen. Pleasanton came
up with the eDemy's cavalry and artillery
Al Phimont, about IL o'clock yesterday.
The tight, which was conducted wholly
by artillery, lasted about five hours. when
the enemy retired to Union, small town
three miles beyond. Our loss was one
killed and fourteen wounded The enemy's
force consisted of a portion of Stuart's
cavalry AID one battery. Five of them
are known to have been killed.
This morning, at 8 o'clock, Peasanton
renewed the attack. At 10 o'clock he
was reinforced by brigade of infantry. -
At l O'Clock the rebels fell back from
Union, aud our troops occupied the town.
Our loss, up to O'Clock, to-day, was one
killed, and tour wounded. Daring the
action, rebel caisson was exploded BY
one of our shells, The enemy's loss is Tn
known. The firing in that direction was
very heavy, from 5 O'Clock till dark. The
result is not known.
zen. Mcclellan visited the front this
morning A heavy dust was seen to-day
at A5hby's Gap. In what direction the
rebels are moving is not known, the dis
lance beng too great. Another portion
OF our army took possession OF Suckers
Gap to day. Three brigades OF rebel
tro Fps at last advices were advancing ND
the west side OF the noun tain in two COL
umns, firing followed but no more is
known.
st Louis, Nov. 2.-After the recent
success or our forces at Pitman's Ferry
Ools: L'gan and Dewey, with their forces
combined, pushed on as far as Bollinger
Mills, hVe miles from Pocahontas, where
they fought Burbridge, completely routing
his forces and capturing a large number of
prisoners, Including many rebel officers.
Later dispatches from Logan dated 3lst
ult. state that he captured and dispersed
200 OF Boone's command.
Last night. Gen. Fremont was presented
with magnificent sword, by the Ger
mans OF 81. Louis and vicinity. which was
long since purchased for that purpose
ABOUT year ago subscription was
started among the Germans, t. raise
sultaoie amount tor testimonial. A
Thousand dollars was speedily raised, and
me :, sword I'd ordered from Tiffany, of New
1oIk. lie weapon is superb one, the
| oiade oeing OF the finest steel, with a gold
scaooard About $4,000 people were
present, and the enthusiasm was unbound.
cd. IL was one OF the largest demonstra-
tlohs ever witnessed here a sash Of
wni'e SATIN was also presented by the
washington. Nov. at is said to night,
in military circles, that Col G-arche As