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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18


g RA1IEoAR.-General Stone reached
here from the East yesterday, where
he has been in the interests Of the Pa
cifc Railroad. He has made arrange
ments with responsible parties from
Canada, who will undertake the work
on the road, ard it will be commenced
by the 1st of November, at Leaven-
worth and Kansas City. The city is
much indebted to Gen. Stone for the
jealous part he has taken in this mat
ter, and for The successful completion
of arrangements guaranteeing the com
mencement and completion of this
road, which will be of paramount i'm
porrtance and benefit to the State
Leavenuorth Times. '.A f-'... III -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

"a Garibaldi writes in reply to an
invitation to come to this country to
fight, Il am a prisoner and dangerous
ly wounded. 1t is consequently i'm
possible for me to dispose Of myself
As soon, however, as | am restored to
liberty, and my wounds are healed,
shall take the first favorable opportuni::
ty to crafty my desire to serve the
great American republic, of which !
am a citizen, and which is now fighting
for universal liberty" ,...... E I
A private letter from an officer ot
Garibaldi's army tenders the service Of
from 1920 to 5000 veteran soldiers:
already equipped, and 200 officers, to
fight for the Union, and asks the State
Of New York to engage them. .s~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

AN ISs1syAT1oN.- boarder was
seen to pick ssomet thing ous of sausage
he was eating. If ..E-,-..<1J
':NYhat i it, Ben" asked Efs be- boarder rde
sitting opposite. .
GA little piece Of bark, I believe,,''
replied Ben. n."T4sEl ~" #a.-a71a..5
"Well, Q id fellow, it's my opinion
you'd better not hunt any longer, Or o.:
you might find a gro'c! pretty soon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18
ORPHEAN.-That lively chronicler of

ORpHEAN-That lively chronicler of
the doings of the 'Anatomical Cavalry
and "Mackerel Brigade" Qrpheus c..
Kerr, in his last letter to the Sunday
Mercury, gives lis paraphrase Of the
Presidents Proclamation. thus: .
"John Browns body which has
been ''marching on" for some time past,
my boy, being thus considerably in ad-
vance of our strictly Constitutional
Army, has at length made a great
strategic movement, and evoked the
following promissory note from our
Honest Old Abe: ..-..
CoLokLEss Donuc1L, Sept. 22d, 1852.
''Ninety days after date promise to
pay the Southern Confederacy, or Or
der, the full amount of it's deserts.
IS Emancipation II. 0. ABE"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

WoNDERFUL.-The New York Eve
ming Post tells a large story of the
freaks Of lightning in France. A
young girl was struck by lightning and
changed to boy. Whereupon 2 West
ern paper remarks: = .''.
ssThe very thing wanted in fhis vi
cinity. Our women are anxious to en-
list, but under existing circumstances
the Government will Eot receive them.
Pass that lightning round,f and let's
have the objection removed" i'"@Fa4 .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

Nor WILLING TO BE CoUyrED A
ToRY.-Hon. g. D. Meacham, the
present mayor of Freeport, ard a life
long democrat, was called upon to
speak at democratic meeting held at
that place, and he did so with great
power and effect, and in manner not
at all satisfactory to the tories who in
vited him. Among other things, he
said:
"Complaint has been made that ne
groes are fleeing from the south and
coming among US. This is the direct
consequence Of slavery in the south
If the negro could have his freedom in
the south, he would stay there, and to
get rid Of the negro in Illinois, / am
in favor Of the speedy and swift de-
struction of slavery throughout the
south. When this is done, the negroes
will leave us and go south to a climate
better adapted to them. The cruelty
of slavery drives them north among US.
Give them freedom in the south, and
our cold climate will drive them from
us. Hence 1 hail the proclamation of
the President, giving freedom to the me-
gro, as wise and absolutely demanded by
circumstances which surround the ma
ton. Had he not done it the rebels
would, and left the government in the
attitude Of fighting to preserve slavery
under the constitution. With these
views shall belong to no party until
the war is over" '." - ".
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

STURGEON AND THE YANKEE.-AI
gentleman from England relates an
anecdote of Mr.. Spurgeon that is too
good to be lost. The great preacher,
to illustrate ''personal effort" one day
told story Of a Yankee who boasted
that he could whip the entire English
nation. ..t.
sAnd how could you do it?' said a
bystander. -a<...~l ..+
why said the Yankee, 4 could
take one Englishman at a time, then
another, and so on, until all were
whipped a. s.. ..u.
At the close of the sermon there
came tall, solemn looking man who
hailed from the State of Maine, and
presented to Mr. Spurgeon letter of
introduction. Soon Mr.. Spurgeon ad-
dressed the new conner by saying: !.
'Well, my American friend, how did
you like my illustration Of individual
power, drawn from your countryman p
'Oh, / was quite vel! pleased with it,
because it was so true ...
so true, so true said MIR. Spurgeon,
what do you mean, sir ? .s +.
T knew Yankee that did that once,
was the reply.
and what was his name 2 asked
Mr.. Spurgeon. -.
The name, sir, was George Wash
ington; perhaps you have heard of
him = .. ....'....
Mr.. Spurgeon joined in the hearty
laugh, and allowed that the Yankee
was too much for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18
DEFEATED BY THE DEMOCRATS

DEFEATED BY THE DEMOCRATS.-
The Madison Journal details how the
bill for the issue Of State bonds, extend
ing aid to the families of the new regi-
ments, was defeated in the Assembly
by the democrats, every vote against it
being from the democratic side of the
house. AfterWards they defeated the
same measure in little different shape,
and on the adjournment of the Legis-
lature left no provision for the families
of volunteers except from tax of
1915, 900 to be levied and collected,
and which cannot BECOME available be-
fore February at the nearest.
The Madison Jourpal says that these
same democrats opposed everything
except the final motion to adjourn, and
adds.
This resolution was greedily adop-
ted by the Democratic Assembly, and
from that moment their sole object
seemed to be to stave off every pend
ing measure designed to aid in carrying
on the war or to encourage enlistments,
and cheer the soldiers in the ranks with
knowledge that all was we'll at home,
until the hour for the final adjournment
arrived. .....
They fought off and killed the Senate
bill providing for enrolling the militia
of the State and narrowing the exemp-
ton from draft; one of the most, if
not the most important measure of the
session, after the one in relation to the
family aid. '.." .. ... |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

~ An old sailor, passing through
graveyard, saw on one OF, the tomb
stones, az still live.' 1t was too much
for Jack, and, shifting his qnid, ne
calculated: "WelL I've heard say that
there are cases in which 4 man may
lie; but if ! were dead, I'd I'd own it"'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

PLATFoEMs,-The present platform
of the Republican party Is: "TuE
pSIoN IN IT'S INTEGRITY, ADORE all
things else, first, last and .foreyer.' p
The present platform of the democracy
is: 1.-THE UNIoS AS IT WAS s2he',,
slare1y ruledit. and THE CoNsTITU-
T1oN AS IT IS, as slagery ipterYrets It,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18
a. A Western PAPER has the fol-

X VOstcrH FdPc1 F"o or1o TIT
lowing atrocious adyertisepent: i
"To Rent-A house on Melville
avenue, located Immediately alongside
of fine plum orchards, from which an
abundant supply of the most delicious
fruit may be stolen during the season.
Rent low and the greater part taken in
plums." ----------- ----.---.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

~"What's that horse out OFF,
said a fellow with a view to quiz far
mer's boy who was riding an old horse,
which 81 bowed less blood than bone.
.sOut OFF," .a-af .@f5sa1 81 /
"Yes, what's he out of-do you
know 90 a-'.a2 ss'". " ,.Hal IL
.sYes, / do" # I1a' -3.9t-a
s"Well, WHAT" aa.f5- -"-s aa#
ssOut Of oats - g"a. = E-N. ~ 1853 /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

"G1BBoN's IRON BRIGADE" "A cor
respondent writing from the battlefield
of Antietam, Sept. 25th, thus speaks Of
the brigade of the I'd, 9Th and 18th
Wisconsin and 10th Indiana regiments:
The temporary rest they are now
enjoying unon the battlefield of Antie-
tam is refreshing to the veterans Of
Gen. Gibbons command. It is sad
and sorrowful sight for one who knew
the regiments which comprised the
brigade in their palmy days, to see
them so terribly reduced IN numbers.
All of their field officers, with the ex-
ception of two or three, have either
been killed or wounded. From the
time these regiments came into camp
until the goth of last August, the cam
paigp had been, comparatively speak
ing, an easy one to them, excepting the
Second Wisconsin, which was at the
battle of Bull Run, and took an active
part IN that ill-fated battle, on the 21st
day of July, 1861. ..- ... ..as....
From the Official RECORDS, we IND
that on the goth, 2lst, 22d, 23d, oath,
25th, Goth, 9th, 2sth, Goth, and 3oth
of August, and the l4th, 18th, 10th
and 18th of September, this ''Iron
Brigade" Of the west was engaged in
the battles fought upon the days speci-
fed. During these hard fought en-
.gagements the soldiers CT Gibbons
command have been reduced from
nearly five thousand to less than regi-
ment of fighting men. In al Of these
terrific conflicts, where tie battle ragged
the tiercest, Our gallant western troops
distinguished themselves by their brave
ry and powers of endurance, never
faltering in the least in the discharge
of their perilous and responsible duties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

Why is it better to be burned to
death than to be beheaded 6f.} '9S
Because hot stake Is better than a
cold chol,; -'.'...' ,''
The old lady who mended her hus-
bands TROUSERS with pQtato patch, is
now smoothing her hair with the comb
Of a rooster. ..# g6 zf.>3,sG''o
We have generally observed that
a man bitten by a dog, no matter wheth-
the animal is mad or not, is apt to get
mad himself. 49,. t m
81 rise for information," said
member Of legislative body. ....-fr
81 am very glad to hear it, said a
bystander, ''for no man wants it more" "
Some Of the medical journals are
much distracted about the custom of
lying in bed the habit of Iie ing out
of bed is, we think a great deal more
to be guarded against. 10 j. Ggr"b"ao,
Ally friend has great reverence
for the tr4th,'' said baronet to gen.
: $50 perceive" was the reply, 'forr
he always keeps q respecta BILE distance
from it.'' r." 1'ao> ss.'''*a, al ia'.a.aa
---".Can you tell me how the word
Saloon is spelt?" was asked Of cock
ney by Philadelphia. ''Certainly,"
said the Londoner with look of tri-
umph "there's hess and hay, and a
hell, and two hoes, and a hem
AT a weekly meeting, a straight
laced and most exemplary deacon sub
mitted report in writing Of the desti-
tute widows who stood IN need of as
sistance from the congregation. "Are
you sure, deacon asked another
solemn brother, ''that you have en-
braced all the widows ?" He said he
believed he had. 7s" ...' &. -@ .i"9l IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

A SUPERIOR article of French Brandy and
"A pure,juice Port 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, 1862-10-18
Hides and Furs Wanted!

4 LII kinds of Hides and Furs wanted, for
"A which the highest price in cash will be
n.;d J. HOMER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

q There is man in Jersey So lazy
that he has an artist hired by the
month, to draw bis breath with q lead
pencil. ---- - -- l--
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18

When your wife is silent, hold the
baby for her. Perhops it is as much
as she car DO to hold her tongue. 'af
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18
Fact, Fancy and Fun.

If pair of glasses are spectacles,
is one spectacle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-10-18
Fresh Arrival Of New Goods!

r AN now opening a large and elegant assort-
i ment of Dry Goods, Yankee Notions, Fancy
Goods, &C., &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25
PERSONAL.

Dr. G. f. Gale Of the Sth VT. has resign
cd. and returned home to BrattlebOro on the
18th.
Brigade Surgeon Charles L. Allen of Mid
dlebury, has been ordered to report for duty
to Gen. David Hunter, commanding the De
partmcnt Of the South.
1t a meeting Of the Board Of Education,
at Brat;lcboro,ou Tuesday the 18th ,Ex-GOv.
Inland Hall was elected a member Of the
Board. TO fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation oi Rev. c lyin Pclse, D. D.
The hrgir says the 9th.Regiment twas
mustered in at the first practicable moment
alter it WAS full. We can add that Maj.
Austine, by the prompt, faithful and busi-
ness like rlanncr N which he discharged the
duties pertaining to mastering in the resi-
mcnt and zettlins the accounts connected
with its organization, elected the fullest ap-
urobation Of the State authorities.
Hazel Benson o. Worcester, Vt, has six
sons and on, sou-iu-law in the army. His
youngest son is not old enough to bear arms
yet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

At . o'clock, the officers dined at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel when the cloth was removed,
| Speeches were delivered by the sons of Vermont
(Nho gave the dinner), and by their distinguished
guests.
The men who had stacked their arms in Madi-
son Park, were supplied with dinner Of roast
beet, bread and vegetables. May they never fare
any worse Is e noticed three young Irshwomen
distributing freely to these brave boys, without
money and without price, bread and cheese, and
ice-wa'er. This happened at midday, before it
was known that dinner would be furnished them.
Precisely at the appointed time, the officers and
men were prompt the dial to the sun, and COM
menccd their march down Fifth avenue to Four
teenth st., thence to Broadway and to Pier No. l,
where the embaIkltion took place.
lie march Of this magnificent body Of LOCO
men through the aristocratc avenues and the grand
thoroushiare Of trade and traffic excited unusual
Interest, and provoked the most enthusiastic de-
monstrations.
The doors, window and balconies Of the brown
stone front palaces were grseed with fashion,
wealth and beauty, aud Broadway was lined on
either side with vast multitudes Of men, women
and children, eager to honor the Green Mountain
Boys a they marched % the emusic Of the Union
May they show themselves, as they doubtless will,
worthy 10 wear the mantle Of Ethan Allen.
A salute was fred as they passed the City Hall,
and reireshmcnts were distributed from the AstOr
House. The halt WAS mOmentary, and tie men
resumed the march under the waving Of flags from
door Windows and house-top, and amid the huzzas
Of the multitude.
Two other regiments arc fast filling up IN Yer
mont and will soon be here
Dr. Marsh supplied the regiment with thou
and copies OF his temperance tracts.
The march of the regiment through thc
city was "a very trying one, We arc informed.
The day was oppres,ively hot, and several Of
the men dropped from suu-strOke.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25
P0ET II Y
TFrom the Evening Post.
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
MORE.

We are comiar, Father Abraam, three hundred
th uaui morel
From MI-si-lppis winding stream and from New
frg.aud- -horo;
We leave cur plough ami workshops, our wives
AMI children dear,
NI-h hearts t,o fail io- utterance, with but ST.
lent tear;
We dare not l9ok behind u, but steadlaztly be-
fore
We are coming, Father Abraam-three hundred
Thousand re .
Ii you Io-L acro.s the hill-toTs that meet the
r,rfl,ru sky,
Lon. n.asir. l.ue- or rising dust your vision may
AM -.a. rle gia5, an instant, tears the cloudy
veil aside.
AM a.at, eJei, our spangled Gag in glory and in
AMI Jl5clsis in the .uulight CLEAN, and bands
fraEc mu-is pour
1fa ..rr coming, Father Abraan-three hundred
t.i-as.uu u.oie
If yau l.os at ua our valleys where the growing
LulCsts shine,
Ecu may rec ,ur --lrdy fArIrcr-boys fast forming
into line;
Ana clil ITyn from their mothers knees are pull
linz 20 the wecis,
And learning hov 70 reap aud sow, asainst their
c.autry' p needs;
AID % iarcvcu group stands weeping at every
g.ftt-o j.Hr--
H q 4r. coming Father Abraam-thIco hundred
L.u.ari mare'
You tayo called us. and we're coming, by Rich
u.urIs bloody tide
la isy u- Gown iur freedoms sake our brothers
tone. beside,
yr from ioal tIcs .E's savage grasp to wrench the
H.gricT0us blade,
.F..f g. ,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

The following is from letter from ono OF
the Cavalry regiment, dated near Front Roy
al July %, published in the Times Of this
morning.
Our regiment broke up camp at Middle
town on the evening OF Friday last. On
Sunday a reconnoitering force of infantry and
artillery under Gen. Crawford and detach-
ment OF Cavalry under Col. Tompkins pro-
ceeded up the Luray valley. About three
miles from Luray Court House the cavalry
surprised the enemy's picket and took one
prisoner. On reaching that place 1t was
iound to contain four companies OF rebel
cavalry. Our cavalry Immediately charged
upon them and took four prisoners, and
wounded several others. Our loss was one
killed, private Joseph W. Gordon ct Co. d.,
shot through the head. He lived to be borne
about four miles on the return when he died
in wagon captured at Luray- Ills noay
was brought TO camp, and yesterday was
buried with the customary military parade
in a field adjoining the camp. Gordon was
a native of Newark, and at the time Of his
enlistment a native OF Burke, VT, where his
parent reside. lie was eighteen years Of age
and good and brave soldier When shot
be was riding as was his custom in advance
Of hi. company, and mad discharged all the
shots of his revolver and carbine at the enc
my.
Yesterday afternoon our camp was moved
to its present pleasant sic and was well christ
enel Camp Gorden, by Col. Tompkins II
honor of the brave young man whose In
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

The CoNrI-cArIoN Blu resolution
supplementary Co The Coufscatian Bill pass
ed the other day, winch it is said will re-
move The President objections to that meas
ure,w4s passed ON the 10Th hy both Houses Of
Congress. ltproyiies.
That the PROVISIONS Of the third clause Of
the fifth section of "An act 10 suppress IN
slrrectI0n, % punish treason, to seize and
coufscate the property of re5sis aud for 9TH
er purposes. shall be 50 construed as not
TO apply to any acts prior to the passage
thereof, nor to include any member Of a
State Legislature. or Judge OF any State court
who has not in accepting or entering upon
his Office, taken the oath 10 support the Con
-titutlon Of the so-cAllcd Confederate States
IF America, nor stall any punishment OF pro-
cecdIugs under said act he SO construed as TO
work a forfeiture Of the real estate of the oi-
fender beyond bis natural life.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

The VERMONT Ninth IN y. I.-The tran
sit Of the Ninth Vt. regiment, Col. Stannard
through New York City on the l6-h was
attended with an unusual display OF interest.
The n. Y. Tribune Of Thursdiy gives the
following account Of it
The Green Mountain Boys are the FIRST To re-
spond to the call Of the President for additional
troops. Yesterday morning the new regiment Of
Vermont volunteers, organized by Colonel stan
nard fetched this city on its way to Washington
Col. Stsnnard is n gentleman and soldier,
whose courage and patriotism have won for him
tho admiration and confidence Of his countrymen
He was in the battle Of Bull Run, and took part
in the fight at Yorktown, and Fair Oaks, where
he was distinguished for GOODNESS and ntrepiiity.
Lieut. Col. Andross has had experience IN the
camp and in the field. lie served his country in
the battle of Big Bethel. Adjutant Stearns has
been associated with the militia and tho volun-
teers. Several officers Of the line, whose names
we canntt mention. have seen service, and won re-
nown in several recent battles.
The regiment has the maximum number ol ten
companies, all Of which nearly completed. An
officer had been left at Brattleboro Who will re-
cruit the regiment TO the military standard Of
l,0l6 meu,a work that will soon be acc 5mplishsd.
I1he Brattleboro Phgair states the present mum
Der in the regiment t, be 925.
These VermonteIs are dressed in the United
States regulation uniform, Of blue caps, dark blue
jackets and light blue pants. They are also fur
nished with a full complement of camp aquipage,
consisting Of baggage wagons, smbulanoes, thirty
six wall tents and sixty-eight Sibley tents, and
each man mas Belgian rife. On the Of the
departure of toe reg't, Gov. Holbrook presented
to it splendid stand Of colors. With scarcely an
exception the men comprising this regiment show
great physical health and strength, and great
power Of endurance. Many Of them six fee
IN height, with ailantean shoulders to match .-
They came here from New Haven on board The
steamer Bay state, were landed at the 900, Of 2Jd
street, East River and accompanied by their drum
corps and the cons of Vermoat resident in this ci
/ ty marched to Madison Square, where substsn
tisl breakfast was soon provided for them. TheJ
were called in detaehments 20 the tables erected
in the ceutre of Madison PaIk for the dispei.sinl
Of rations, and after receiving their quota seaeS
| themselves on the grass under the shade of tn,
| trees, and partook of their bountiful repast.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-25

exalted purpose Of oferin; inducements to any
who will volunteer to aid in putting down this gil
gantic Rebellion and restoring the Constitution to
its pristine power and grandeur. All who feel an
interest in the welfare and success Of the National
Army, and feel as if they had duty to perform
are requested TO attend.
Grand Isle, July l6, 1852.
Pursuant to the above call large and onthusi-
astic meeting was convened at the place above de-
signa;cd, and was organized by choosing Judge ).
Ladd as Chairman, n. Il. Brown, Secretary, and
David Z. GrisWold, Treasurer. A motion was
made ard carried that there be one from each
School District in Town appointed as a Canvassing
Committee to solicit subscriptions. The meeting
then unanimously voted to raise SIS tc each vol
unteer to the number Of ten. NSarly 500 was
subscribed at the meeting for that purpose
motion WAS then made to adjourn over until the
next evening at the Basement Of the Church, "a
larger and more eommodious apartnenD to hear
tie report Of Canvassing Committee