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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-14

ments and the movement of troonS
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RECEPTION OF THURLow WEED
Ihurlow Weed recently arrived at
New York from a somewhat extended
visit to Europe. 1t is generally under
stood that he has been abroad ;u the
interests of the Government, and the
impression is so general that he did the
country much service abroad. that the
authorities OF New York CITY gave
him public welcome. The World
has the following as to what occurred
after the public reception was over:
The party then repaired to the AS
tor House for breakfast. During the
meal MIR. Weed spoke unreservedly of
the feeling i'll Europe in reference to
our country. The state of pablo SEN
tlment abroad, he said, was far from
gratifying. The French Government
cherished no friendly sentiments to-
wards us, and the people were little
better. But Prince Napoleon was our
most sincere friend, and lost no occa-
sion to do us friendly offices. The
British ministry was divided. Lord
Palmerston and Earl Russell were adj
verse to us; other mem bers of the cabi-
net were affected toward the North
The Qneen, whenever she could say a
word, always expressed the most deci-
ded sympathy with US. Prince Albert
had always been the devoted. friend of
this country, and his last public act had
been to modify dispatch which the
ministry had prepared to send to Lord
Lyons.
The general unfriendly sentiment
cherished toward us in the old world
Mr. Weed attributed to the treacher-
Gus conduct of our diplomatic agents
abroad. Full one third of them had
for years been engaged in preparing
the pnbic mind in Europe for the con
tenplated revolution, and a layoe uum-
Ger OF southern congressman had par
tcipated IN the TREASON. We in Amer
lca could have but an imperfect idea of
the condition of popular sentiment on
that continent. DR.. Russell was one of
our best friends i'll England. He took
every occasion to express his sympathy
for the North. He spoke at the clubs,
to members Of parliament, to every
body whom he encountered. He pro-
nounced our army the finest IN the
world the raw recruits equal to vete
rams III other countries. Capitalists
were surprised most Of all. Our coun-
try was dlsnelnbered, and it's extinc-
ton threatened by civil war of mon
strous proportions; yet we met all the
expenses, and were able to continue to-
DO SO tor ten years without recurrence
to foreign contrlbutioss and our funds
had not deprecated since the breaking
out Of hostillties. There was no other
country in the world capable of such
a flnancla! achievement. America was
truly independent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-14
New York, June 8.

A letter dated aboard the yunboat
off Charleston, May %, says the rebel
gong int" that place, b. the Alabama
aud pocahontas, riddIrd with shot, and
sank. The woods on Sullivau's Island
were so SHIELDED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-06-14
The War News.

Cairo, June 6.
Fort Wight is evacuated. We are
now in possession.
The flotilla has passed Fort Randolph.
EN- route for Memphis.
CITY Point, Va, June 6.
Hrrala'S correspondence Il have
seen copy of the Petersburg Ex-
press, of the 4th INST, which states that
deScrter from Mobile informs them
that the Union fleet had alta, ked Fort
Morgan, having passed til" lower bat
terieS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
MERCHANTS'
Insurance Companv,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
CASH CAPITAL, - 100000.

E.THoMAs LoBDELJ, Seey
MARK HOWARD, Pres'k
NOTICE Is hereby given that the agency OF the
IN Merchants Insurance Company Of Hartford,
for Saginaw county, has this day been transferred
10 the undersigned, who will hereafter promptly at
tend 10 and conduct the business Of that company.
This company stands A No. l, as will be seen by
referring TO the statements Of the Troy ERE, which
occurred few weeks since; 100000 was paid
promptly by this company at that time. Those de-
string risks taken do better than 10 insure in
this company. ii. @. BURT Agent.
East Saginaw, June "A, 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
MIDLAND CITY HOTEL
GEO. +. BALL. Proprietor.

THE PROPRIETOR begs leave TO inform the
Il public that he has Just opened his new and COM
modious house in Midland City, where he will ever
be found ready to suit and satisfy all who viii obligc
him with their patronage .
NSdlssi CIV, ostsbss IL lesi.-al1 -..
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
f. W. wIGGINS,
LAND AND TAX AGENT,
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN,

WTILL attend to purchase and sale Of real estate,
w locating lands survey ing investigating titles,
paying taxes, DC, in Saginaw and adjoining Counties
Particular attention given 10 sale and lease Of
City property Information given in regard to
General Business Operations.
HS2-Can be found at all times ut his Office, over
Hough Herskelps, OF at the Bancroft House.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
FrcdcrIck Mnsshnchcr. M. ID.

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON 4 oBsTETRIcIAN
Residence, VIM. strasburg's Forrest City House
ksst Saginaw, Mich Csice hours, from 10 10 IL
o'eer A. NJ and TO 7o'cocd p H.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

~ EADY MADE CoFFINs-p,ne and Walnut
IN ~ be had st oil 6nss at sIISpREs.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
Rail Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the second installmcni
Of five per cent the capital stock of the Flint
Perc Marquette Railway Company has been ordered
and directed by the directors Of said company to be
paid TO the Treasurer thereof before the second
day Of January next by the several and respective
stockholders BY order Of the Directors,
WILLIAM ii. BRONSON.
scc'y. and Treasurer.
Detroit November H. 1862;
n 22-t Jan
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
GREENE a. BROTHER,
w w-I-P.LITTLE g. CO.,

pealcr, in Choice Family Groceries, Family Sup
plies, etc. Gonesee street, hrstdoor north Of Post
Office,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
LIrrHER RECKMIrH.

LUTHER BECkWITH,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitor in
Chancery. Office over Binder Co.'S Store, Wa
ter Street, BAY CITY, MICH.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
SHAW 4 REYNOLDS,

Dealers in Hardware Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints,
Oils etc. Joslin's Bnilding corner of Tuscola
and Water streets,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

Bankers and Exchange Brokers, buy and sell En-
change. Bank Notes. Gold and Silver, &c. Will
give prompt attention 10 Collections, and remit
drafts ut current rates. Taxes paid for non-res-
dents and all matters connected with Land Agen-
cy cypromptly aitendedto.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitor In
Chancery. Office in Buena Vista Block,
Particular attention given TO Collections, tn,
investigation Of Titles, payment Of Taxes, the pur
chase and sale of Real Estate, Conveyancing, and
any other business requiring the services Of nj
Attorney
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
IRVING M. SMITH,

Attorney and Counsellor Mt Law and Solicitor in
Chancery. Office in Buena Vista Block,
Particular attention given to Collections, the
| investigation Of Titles payment Of Taxes the pur-
chase and sale of Real Estate, Convcyaneing, and
any other business requiring the services Of an
Attorney.
| nj. III. ALLARDT.
| Attorney nj Law Agent for Germania Fire Insur-
Company Of New York; Of the Hanover Fire
and Marine Insurance Company Of New York
| Also Agent for G. Schmidt Co. Of New York,
| European Bankers and Forwarding Merchants -
| g~Partcular attention paid to the prosec cutiUn
of Soldiers Claims. Office in Buena Vista Block
| (City Clerks 0fice) East Saginaw, Mich
| A. Il q. BIRDSALL,
Garry on the business Of Blacksmithing and Wagon
Making, at their old stand on Genesee street,
south side, corner Of Geresee and Cnss,
NEIDERsTADT & son,
Manufacturers Of and dealers in Boots Shoes Leath-
! o, r:.ains~, 10, &c H.ss Block 2d d""- s----
| corner, Genesce street,
NJ. LEROY.
Wagon and Carriage Makers. Washington street,
next door to Livery Stable.
GOODING, BROS.
| Forwarding and Commission Merchants, and whole
sale and retail dealers in Flour, Feed, salt, dc
New Warehouse Hoyt's dock, Water street,
&. T.. ROsENBURY g. CO.,
Dealersi in Groceries, Provisions. Fruits Vegetables
| Produce, Family Supplies, Stone and Wooden
Ware, Croclxery, Glass, Paints, Oils, Carbon Oil,
| Flour, Feed etc. Hoyt's New Brick Block next
door South of N. w. Clark Co, Water Street,
+. JOSEPH HERB,
Jeweller, and dealer in Clocks, Watches Toys Jew
elry, &c Genesee street, LIST door east Of Cassi-
days Hotel,
j. II. McFARLIN.
Builder, and general operator in the Carpenter and
Joiner business. Shop Jefferson street, east
side, in the Bayou,
IL. &. SILSBEE,
Wholesale and retail dealer in and manufacturer o
| Furniture of all kinds. Sales Rooms New Bricl
Block, foot Of Genesoe street. 4th door from
corner.
A. Ii. MERSHON,
Manufacturer Of pump logs, faucets, dc. Salt
Blocks furnished to any extent desired, on fair
terms. Office at New Planning Mill, Water street
&. II. wILKIN Il CO.,
Merchant Tailors, and dealers in Cloths, Clothing
| and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods. Sd store from
corner, Hoyt's New Brick Block,
|
| N. w. CLARK a. Co.,
Dealers in Dry Goods Groceries, Provisions, Boots
Shoes, etc Genesee street, first door west OF Hess
| Drug Store,
SUTHERLAN ID a. MILLER.
Attorneys and Counseors at Law, and Proctors in
Admiralty. SAGINAW CITY.
| FRED. A. KEHLER,
Blacksmith, and general operator in iron and steel
| Tuscola street,
MOORE & GAYLORD.
.torneys and Counselors Mt Law, Solicitors In
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

SUTHERLAN ID a. MILLER.
Attorney and Counselors at Law, and Proctors In
Admiralty. SAGINAW CITY.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
LIVERY STABLE.

Doss, Burrsl d Co.'S Stables, on Washington street.
west side, between Gencsce and Tuscola arc fully
stocked with Horses, Carriages, and everything
required In tho line. Terms reasonable.
A.W. GATES, Agent.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
l.. ii. IlONES, +,

sddIe 4 Harness Maker, aud general deaierln llar-
ness, Saddles, Trunks, Nalices etc NO ~ G Meh
eses street, EAsi sA"iNh"'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
UOIJCU & HERsKELL,

Dealers In Groceries Provisions, Produce, Flour,
Feed, Salt, Family Supplies, Wooden Wa Con-
dictionaries, Fruits, Paints, Oils, Dye stans etc
Genescc street, north side, old stand Of Sanborn &
srucker
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
FRED. A. KRHLER,

FRED. A. kEHLER,
Blacksmith and general operator in iron and steel
Tuscola street,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
N. w. CLARK a. CO..

Dealers in Dry Goods Groceries, Provisions, Boots
Shoes, etc Genesee street, first door west OF Hess
| Urug Store.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
MERsHoN a. BROS.

Win attend 10 the Purchase, Shipment and Inspec.
tion Of Lumber on Saginaw River. Post Office
Address
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
BERNACKI & HOBBS,

Druggists and Chemists, have fine assortment o
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery Toile
Articles, etc. Washington St, opposite Bancroft
House,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

MOORE & GAYLORD.
'.torneys and Counsellors mt Law, Solicitors In
Chancery, &c. SAGINAW CITY.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
C.K. .ROBINSON,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Will give
promptattontion tocollections. Taxespaid for nom
residents, and all business connected with Land
Agency promptly attended TO.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
FARRAND a. DUNCAN.

Physicians and Operative Surgeons: Residence on
Jefferson street, nearly opposite Captain Kirby 8
Office over new Post Once, on Washington street
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

BYRON II. BUCkHOUT.
Wholesale and Retail dealer in English and American
Hardware, Cutlery, Iron, Agricultural Implements
Stoves, Copper, Tin and Shoot Iron Ware, &c
Brick Block.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
A. L. q. BIRDSALL,

Garry on the business of Blacksmithing and Wagon
Making, at their old stand Genesee street,
south side, corner Of Geresee and Cnss,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
M. III. ALLARDT.

Attorney at Law Agent for Germania Fire Insur
ance Company Of New York; OF the Hanover Fire
and Marine Insurance Company Of New York
Also Agent for G. Schmidt Co. Of New York,
European Bankers and Forwarding Merchants -
HSZ-Particular attention paid to the prosecution
of Soldiers Claims. Office in Buena Vista Block
lCity Clerks OfEicel East Saginaw, Mich.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
ANTONY SCIINiITZ,

Dealer in Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass Crockery
Agricultural Implements, &c ioung'sN BLOCK
I'd door east,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
G. III. XILKIN A CO.

Merchant Tailors, and dealers in Cloths, Clothing
| and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods. Sd store from
corner, Hoyt's New Brick Block,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
II. MARKS.

Dealer in Hats, Caps. Furs and Skins, Ready Made
Clothing, Gloves, &c. Opposite Brick Hotel.
'rt EAST SAGINAW.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
NEIDERsTADT & son,

Manufacturers Of and dealers in Boots Shoes, Leath
g. Finding, 30, &c lee Block 2d d""r S----
corner, Genesee street,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
WILLIAM G.. DIETZ,
q. w. TOMS,

Carpenter and Builder. Water street, between
Gsncses and German streets,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30
j. II. McFARLIN.

Builder, and general operator in the Carpenter and
Joiner business Shop on Jefferson street, east
side in the Bayou,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

G. T.. ROsENBURY q CO.,
Dealers in Groceries, Provisions Fruits Vegetables
Produce, Family Supplies, Stone and Wooden
Ware, Crockery, Glass, Paints, Oils, Carbon Oil,
Flour, Feed, etc. Hoyts New Brick Block, next
door South Of N. W Clark Co, Water Street.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Provisions, Salt, etc. Corner Store, Buena
Vista Block
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

Wholesale and retail dealer in and manufacturer o
Furniture of all kinds. Sales Rooms New Bricl
Block, foot Of Genesoe street, 4th door from
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-12-30

Manufacturer of pump logs, faucets, dc. Salt
Blocks furnished to any extent desired, on faiI
terms. Office at New Planning Mill, Water street
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-25
NOTECEI
HEADQUARTERS PORTER's PARTISANS !
NEN.HL. Taun, AnLLL "a 1852 !

HEADQUARTERS PoRTERS PARTISANS
MEMPHIS. Tenn April -3d. -e3~ )
CIR: In answer to your inquiries Ibeg leave % tate
- that the organization Of his compaay viii be the
s-ls O. ordinary cavalry but 30 viii lee an independent
command
Your horse viii be valued by a proper oGfcer, and, il
lie Is killed 10 the service you Will Zee PAD ger nm- IL
he dies through yo-r neglect OF souss' 10 viii Dc your
own Joss.
The Government vii furnish you Subsistence and al
lcr You forty cents per Gay for the u uf the horse
You viii be- held responsible for all equipments fur
ul,h=d you. and viii have 20 pay for what you lose or
throw away.
The discipline Of she company viii be firm out kind
Every member viii be jealousy protsc-e- N n. ElgA5s,
bus ID VII be required 70 discharge bis indiviiusl du
ties fully snd proa pdg. By a rigid adherence 10 thl'
role. the duties viii tai equally and lightly upon all
When member G ~.-nEulh 8 bin eli Tor bravery on
GOODNESS iu trying positions the fscts IF The css7 will ot
fully reported 70 the General C0mmsadng.
Ali orders must b. prou2ty 0aeye5. Their TreCt
ness nay De questioned stterward- i1iemp-F-Lce VII
not Be allowed uud5r any prsteNt, and profanity VII
not be c1uuteuance5. Those who wish TO be boughi
need not apply.
II is expected thst q regular physician viii be at
tsghed o. thu company.
Il is believed that his REGULAR service offers greater
niuceLlLtE for me dis lay % courage. prudence sen
control and power of endurance than any other aud
that one hundred good and irle men &C ing ID TINS ca
pacitv can L. fiet Erea or injury upon the enemy-"mch
is the end sought IN al a-Hv m0yem-nts-than ia any
other now open 10 The ioYll citizens OF ls Mississippi
Valley.
EF YOU are anxious % serve your country ana ar
e.f5-fsd with the nature AMI CsSlEl OF tins org mia
ton. / would be pleased to muster yHu into service u
connection with tms company. What you DO 90
9N'A Ed. e. PORTER, Captain,
.-5q r+a I3} woodruff Block.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-25
The Bombardmenr of For. jackson.

a week ago we gave some account Of the fir
ing of the first gun by the enemy at Fort Jack
son, the commencement of a bOmbardment
which has lasted ever since Sunday, the 18th
inst. Advices from the fort, as late as 81 P. NJ.
Saturday evening, showed that the enemy's fire
had very much slackened, and was very slow
compared with what it had been for several days
previous.
Within that space of time it is estimated by an
experienced Judge that the foe has thrown at and
into Fort jackson a thousand tons Of iron, in
the shspe of shell and ball, at an expenditure
Of some three OF four hundred thousand pounds
of powder-and this o~ccasioning no greater loss
on our side than five killed and ten wounded.
The enemy keeps his mortaTboats out of
sight of the fort, behind a line of thick woods.
only his gunboats making their appearance, at
intervals, beyond the point. Yet two of their
mortarbOats, we learn, have been sunk by our
fire, and one OF their large steamers disabled.
THIS certainly is a most remarkable lombard
ment, and we think history hardly supplies a
parallel with it. The officers in command are
confident of being able to hold the fort, and its
nearly opposite neighbor, Fort st. Philip, besides.
The latter has not yet been sssailed, being be-
yond the range Of the skulking mortarboats Of
the enemy. 1t is quite ready TO do its part in
the defense when its turn cOmes.-NeJ5 Orleans
PicdyUas, AprI p.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-25
The rroniror aud Merrimnc.

From the Louisville Journal
Many persons wonder why the Monitor. when
she had crippled the MerTimac in their first en-
counter, did moi pursue and sink her before she
could reach Norfolk. TIKI New York Commercial
shows that there was an nsurmountable obsta-
Gle TO carrying out any such design, Tor the reb-
els have exercised the same patient care in the
preparation OF their defenSes at Norfolk that they
manifested in watching the Merrimac grow from
a sunkeu HigGte to a formidable irOn-clad levia-
than. The labor of months and the expenditure
of hundreds Of thousands Of dollars upon their
pet scheme was no triie for them, and every pre-,
caution was taken to prevent a failure. They
constructed q trap at the mouth of the Elizabeth
river so that in case the MeTTimac should be
compelled 10 fee from an attacking force, the
pursuing ships might be ensnared and compelled
to surrender.
The channel of the Elizabeth river was staked
out with spiles so that & clear channel of from
seventy to ninety feet only WIS left by which
Norfolk could be approached. Just beyond the
mouth Of the river, tine Germantown was moored
with springs upon her cable and ready for instant
movement The ship was also prepared, by
boring, so thai she could be sunk in five min
utes after the valve ropes ws~e drawn. The
pLaa was, in case the Meuimsc was pursda1, tC
let her and her pursuers pass in and then swing
the Germantown across the channel and sink
her, thus placing an impossible barrier to the
escape of the pursuing vessels. By examining
the principle upon which a rat is trapped, one
may readily sea what would have been the posi-
ton of cur 4" cheese box" in the Elizabeth ryel
with the bars put up. All our efforts to release
her would have proven futile, and we should
have been compelled 10 record a far greater dis
aster than the loss Of our two noble frigates. L
be borne in mind that our enemies are as
fertile IN l]yeGtion as ourselves.