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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
The Great Question of the Day-What
an Old Democrat says.


! Robert Dale Owen, Of Indiana, one
Of the most eminent Democrats of the
country, has written a letter to Secre-
tary Stanton, in which he urges eman-
clpatlon as war necessity. We an
mex a short extract:
! How can the war be quickly and eff.
tectually terminated What guaranty
is sufficient, that it will not be resumed9
Gradually, very gradually, as this
contest proceeded, have | been ap-
preaching the conviction that there is
but one such guaranty: the emancipa-
ton OF negro slaves throughout this
continent. Perhaps-but as to this T
am less certain-that measure is the
only sure means of terminating. quick
ly and etfectually, this war. The recent
reverse under Gen. Me Clenan, the scat
tered rebel fires daily bursting forth in
States which our forces had already
oVerrun, the fact that we are fighting
against brave men of our own race. ali
increase the probability that we must
deprive the South of legal right to
It's toul millions Of laborers, before we
can succeed against their masters in 2
reasonable time and in an effectual
manner.
l am not an advocate of revolution
any shortcuts outAot a difficulty. am
not IN favor Of violating the constitu-
ton by way Of escaping danger
There might be immediate advantage.
but the precedent is replete with peril.
Could slavery have been abolished,
by northern action, while peace vet ex-
listed between the north and south.
without violation of the constitutions
IN other words, without revolutionary
act? Clearly not. Can slavery be
eradlcated now, In war, without such
violation? If emancipation be neces-
sary to ensure the permanent peace and
safety OF our government, and if we
are willing to pay all loyal slave-owners
reasonable price for their slaves, clear
ly yes.
For no principle in law is better es-
tabllshed than this, that when impor-
tant public interests demand il, private
property may be taken, at fair ap-
prisement, for public use. The OPEN
ing OF a street in improving city. the
running Of railroad, are held, in this
and other civilized countries, to be OBJ
jects of sufficient Importance to Justify
what the French law calls 'appropria.
to" .torcco pour cause dutiite pub.
hlue."
But OF Importance how utterly trivi-
al IS the opening of street or of rail-
road compared to the preservation, in
its integrity, of the greatest republic on
earth
Ought we to declare general eman-
clpatlon, coupled with a provision for
the payment, to all loyal Shareholders,
OF the fairly appraised value of their
slaves? This Question resolves itself
INTO another: Have things gone SO far
that the Union, in its peaceful integrity,
and negro slavery within its borders.
can no longer c4exiSt? That is. tile
great question Of the dcy. l think it
must be answered, even now, in the at.
hrmative. Every month that passes is
converting hundreds of thousands. Of
moderate and conservative and poacc
loving men to the same opinion. They
despair OF sectional friendship or na-
uonaI peace, until the teeming cause Of
mortal hatred and civil war is rooted
out forever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06

.B The Madison Rhtriot saws a
volunteer from that city, in a letter,
thanks his father for giving him crook
ed or bow-legs, saying that on the day
before he had narrowly escaped losing
both his legs, cannon ball passing
harmlessIy through the space occasion
ed by the natural crook" of the lens
Everything is for the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
War Claim Ageney.

THE undersigned procurcs Arrearagcs. Roun-
i ty, Pensions, &c, for Soldiers and their
Heirs; the STATE Bounty TO FAMILIES; attends
to the settlement and collection of MILITARY
ACCOUNTS AGAINST TUE STATE and the United
States, and any BUSINESS WITH TIE STATE De-
PARTMENTs I5s}- Send for Circulars.
Address, with return stamps,
13-1y L. B. QUINER, Madison, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
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r~-So'JNbo+ 20 octior, of tha No,no.,aa -

That faction of the Democracy
who sympathise with the rebels are
known in Ohio as acknowledgements"
in Illinois ''guerillas,' in Missouri 'sbut-
ternuts," III Kansas 'jayhawkcrs," in
Kentucky ''bushwhackers, +" and in lii
diana ''copperheads,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
Extra Family Flour,

THE undersigned informs the citizens 81
l. Wood County that he has made particular
arrangements with the Centralia Mill to grind
Sclectod Wheat to lis order and will furnish for
tgtltIY use the best Flour ever offered for sale
in this market. Flour delivered free Of charge
to purchasers in town. J. HOMER.
Grand Rapids, Dee. 10, 1851
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EEaassErc ESlEEFaPcs Saloon.
House and Lots for Sale !

TIME undersigned will sell for ready pay the
L following lots, on which is a good frame
dwelling house, picket fence and good we'll of
water, for less than it has cost: Lots No 5,
6, I, and s, Block t. original survey of the
town of Grand Rapids. Said premises are
pleasantly situated next north Of McRaith's
residence. For further particulars, inquire Ell
thcr of the subscriber Or of Mr. J. H. Lang.
ROBERT PARRISH
Grand Rapids, July 10, 1862. 2S-3m
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GRAND RAPIDS BREWERY.

T1HE undersigned would assure the public
i that they are now making the very best
quality of BEER and ALE-nonc better in the
State. Determined to satisfy our customers
without regard to cost or palms, we hope by
close attention to business to receive orders
from all who can appreciate a frstrate article
of these hcalthtul beverages.
\. B-The highest market price in rash
paid for barley.
APPEL 4 SCHMIDT
Grand Rapids, June lst, 1861 22tf
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Grand Rapids, MAY ., 1862.
Judson's Patent TRANSPARENT Cones,

Judson's Patent Transparent Cones,
7 SED on Kerosene and Coal Oil Lamps, save
u to tho consumer one third of his expenses
for light He who consumes twelve gallons of
oil in year, needs but eight gallons to pro-
duce the same quantity Of light. This fact is
With the brass cone ordinarily used, one third
of the light is concealed. The transparent
cone conceale none. Price i cents For
sale at NERTEFEUILLE'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
New Meat Market,

TlIE undersigned would say to the people of
L Grand Rapids and vicinity that he has ar
ranged IN good shape, and Thoroughly cleanscd,
the old Meat Market in Nccvcs' Block; and
that he keeps on hand all kinds of Fresh and
and Salt Meats. BY strict attention to bust
ness, he hopes to receive the patronage of a
discerning public.
GOTTLIEB ECKE.
C,,,J NJ 1ono
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Sole, Kipp, Splits, Calf, Binding and Lining.
LIME by the Rushel or Barrel.
EEssEsN rsasad Notice
>" AR w AR !

JllE undersigned having recently formed an
L arrangement with the firm Of Page, Downs
X Co, of Richland Centre, Wis, calls the at
tention of the community to the fact that he
is prepared to obtain pensions, back pay, boun-
tv money, and attend to all wants of discharg-
ed or disabled soldiers or their heirs, with
promptncss and dispatch. Pensions procured
for wounded or disabled soldiers, scanen 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
widon or other deceased soldiers
All desiring information can obtain it by
calling at the Grand Rapids Post Office.
H. B. PHILLEO
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DIR. ALIEN. JAMES,
Operator Oh the Eve and Ear,

For all defects of sight and hearing. Now
permanently located at La Crosse, Wis. Of
flee at the Columbian House 2stf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-06
School Teacher Wanted !

4 COMPETENT, moral male teacher is wan
II ted to conduct the school Of District No.
l, town of Dexter, during the ensuing winter
term. Apply to
44tf HENRY JOHNSON. Clerk
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Haides and Fsars Wanted!

A LII kinds of Hides and Furs wanted for
4 which the highest price in cash will be
paid. J. HOMER
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POWERS & LANG,
L A w l. A N D :
Tax-PayEng Agents,
RAPIDS, WOOD CO., WIS.
l.. P. POWERS, Attorney at Law

Il. +. POWERS, Attorney at Law.
5. H. LANG, Surveyor.
HAVING been engaged in the Land Agency
Ill business a number Of years before Wood
County was formed, and possessing superior
facilities for detecting trespassers on lands
owned by non-rcsidtnts VIC feel assured in Civ
ing perfect satisfaction to all who may see fit
to employ us as agents to attend to the prompt
payment of Taxes, to the investigation of tt
ties, to recording Deeds, to procuring Patents
on Lands, to the protection Of Lands from tres
passeIs in this and adjacent counties, and such
other business as they may be called upon to
perform.
We have constantly on hand, good Farming
LaHds and Village Lots to sell in quantities
and Oh terms to suit purchasers.
Land Warrants bought and sold
Particular attention given to entering Gov
ernment and State Lands.
We are also agents for the -Etna Insurance
Company
lily POWERS & LANG.
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& FOSTER

HAVE removed to their new building, and
LII are now prepared to show to the people o
Grand Rapids and vicinity a complete assert
ment Of
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 70.
A Philadelphia paper publishes an ac-
count Of the forthcoming report Of the
Committee on the Conduct of the War. It
appears that Burnside's original plan was
to move suddenly to Fredericksburg, CROSS
there, open base Of supplies from Aqua
Greek, and push rapidly to Richmond. He
expected to get 80 or 40 miles south before
the rebels came up, and felt confidently in
his ability to crush them.
He was promised pontoons and supplies
at Falmouth. This was the fatal omission,
giving delay of ten days and enabling
the rebels to fortify and concentrate.-
Burnside plan was to carry the first line
of works by storm and then follow them so
rapidly they could not make stand and
then be driven by reserves and scattered.
The plan was approved by all the leading
Generals except Hooker, and endorsed by
Hslleek, who had previously issued orders
that the rebels must be attacked.
Meigs blames the engineers for the nom
arrival of the pontoons, but Halleek exon
crates them.
General Woodbury. says the delay was
caused by their not being started in time,
and bad roads.
The President and Stanton are entirely
free from blame. Censure falls on mill
tary men.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24

TEE MISSISSIPPI FhoTILLA. = Captain
Crandle, who has been recruiting here for the
Mississippi FIOtiila, closes up his ohsce to-
asy, and leaves for St. Louis at 6.45 this
evening with a squad of five men. He has
recruited thirty-tWo men here during little
ever three weeks, and has sent them en- to
St. Louis, except the i've whom he viii take
HlOng tonight, They receive 500 bounty
each man; $25 1rbeing mustered in al Louis,
and the remainder at the end of their enlist
nent. They will receive $40 each when mus
tered in, viz SIS bounty money, one msnth's
advance pay, ($1S) and 81 premium for en-
listing.
The Mississippi Flotiiia, designed to aid
"A opening that river and its tributaries, to
oemmsroo, is intended to be ready for opera
lions on the 1st of February. It viii consist
ef eight rams, each mounting from six to
eight riAsd cannons, and each having one
hundred shsrp-shooters. They will be at
tended by transports conveying brigade Of
1900 men, consisting of one regiment Of in
fantry under Colonel Charles EIlet, (son Of
Colonel EIlst who was killed at the taking Of
Memphis four companies Of cavalry and
land battery Of eight guns. The battery will
comprise one hundred and hfty men. The
whole expedition will be under the command
Of General A. ". Ellet, brother of the late
cslsnel EIlet. It will be a very effective
fsEes when organised. The rendezvous is at
Gt. LOuis.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24

NEWe HRcN SHIELDS Observation-Disclosures
Jshnson, Captain Shields servant, arrived
thil Tuesday morning, from Richmond,
Kentucky, where the 18th Ohio Battery is a.
pruSont. He reports the members Of the Bat
tsFy al well, with the exception Of Lieuten-
ant Harris, who met with severe accident
about two weeks ego. his horse fell with
kin, breaking the Lieuaenant's right leg.
1oth bones Of the leg were broken just above
thaankls. He is doing well, however, and
win Leave for home on Wednesday, ltO-mOr-
row,) With Colonel Easement, Of the lO9d.
Captain Shields is in first rate health and
spiritg, and never weighed so much before in
his life. His weight is 1856 pounds. The
boys are all in good spirits, and anxious for
brush with the "rebs." Billy Burton is
fat and hearty, but ssys he wishes he had as
much as wsddeH House cigar to smoke.
Lisuisnants Smith and Wilson, Adjutant
RstabroOk, Steve Remington and the rest are
IN tip-top order. Johmsn left Richmond at
three o'clock Monday morning. Richmond
Is being strongly entrenchsd, in anticipation
Ql aE 6It4ek IRON AuAEAAs AASA0 IL SAe
brigaas Of infantry there, one battalion of
Kentucky cavalry, and Shields battery
They think they can give Morgan q warm
reception. On Saturday last, the 2lst and
1l7th Indians regiments, and { Kentucky
rsgimsnt, left Richmond, and proceeded
abOut thirty miles vast. Richmond is full Of
soessSionists, a. Is the whole of that section
Of Kentucky.
ssvsnty-fvs miles Of Pike leads from Rich
mond to Lexington. On Sunday night last,
bstwssn twelve and one o'clock, an immense
gcvsrnmsnt warehouse at Lexington, filed
With grain for army horses, government
ssorss, &C., together with great quantities Of
hay stacksd on the outside, were burned up
--.sst on fre by seesssionists. The loss to
kha goYsrnment is over $50, 600. A number
Of suSpectsd seeessionists have been arrested.
The Ere was distinctly seen at Richmond.
JohzSon brought homo large package Of
letters, which he is distributing to-day. BE
WiH rstarn n few days.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24
THE GREFENBERG
FAMILY MEDICINES
AFs prepared under thS immediate supervision
2fs IkLIfisI Physician, asd they may
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The intelligence Of the community Is not insultsd
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ALL DISEASES but the GrRfenbeFg Remedies consist
Of Eleven different Medicines, all unequaed IN the
cure Of the diseases Tor which they recommended
among which may be selected one appropriate TO any
OF the Diseases incident to this country and climate.
HB-THE GREFENsERG VEGETABLE Pills are better
than other kind Of Pills in the world. Price 2o
~ HI GREFENBEze UTERINE OATHo11OoN is an
infAibls remedy for all Female Diseases Price 90
BB-THR UTERINE CArHoLIooN will also cure GRAY.
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BB-THE GRkFEEHERG sARsAPARTLLA is By far the
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DB-THE GRKFEEBERT DTsENTERT SYRUP Is g csr-
tain and quick remedy for all diseases Of the bowels.
gB-THE GRzEKNBERe PILE REMEDY never fails to
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HRTHE GRETESBERe UHILDREs's PAHAoEA is an
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pB-THE GREFESsERG FEVER AND AoUE REMEDY Is
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HETKE GRzFENBEuG GREEN MOUNTAIN OIETKEEE
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cents.
s-THE GRRTEEBERs HEALrH BITrEzs are the
most pleasant and delightful tonic ever prepared
Price 3 cents.
WGVTRE GRRFEEBERa EYE LOTION is unparalleled
u all Inflammation diseases Of the EyoY Price Sc
uB-THE GRRFENBERo CoSsUnTrvE's BALM aHcrds
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N DropsY. (Our oWn ezperisnee substantiates his
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24


CERIsTNAs DINNER AT CAMP CLBvELAED
HosPITAL.-There are in hospital at Camp
Cleveland nearly one hundred sick or oOnva-
lsBosnt soldiers to whom Christmas will be
ioyless day unless tits marked by some ap-
proach to the festivities that have made it
memorable in former years. Win not the Ia
dies Of the city provide CHRISTMAS DrKxER
for those who have the Surgeons permission
to Psrtake of it? Contributions Of cooked
meats and poultry, uncOoksd vegetables,
plain puddings, apple and pumpkin pies, bis
cults and doughnUts are earnestly solicited
and viii be received during tomorrow at the
r0ems Of the Soldiers Aid Society, 95 Bank
street, where a committee of ladies will take
them in charge and send them to the hospi-
tai. Oysters, beef, and chicken soup will be
gladly received for those who are too i'll to
join their companions at table. The notice
is very short, but II every hUusvkvvPvI will
add something, the supply will be ample
We also suggest inst eacn Iady selects IRON
her library an entertaining book, as Chzist:
mas gift to the hospital. A greater Kindness
could scarcely be done to the soldier whose
hours Of ofconvalescencen now drag 80 slowly by.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24

aWHERE's NJ BABY PA female Of dis
traetsd aspect got of the Toledo train this
morning, with both hands full Of baggage,
and ran. through the depot crying, " Where's
my baby? Who carried away my baby ~
Several benevolent travellers started at once
on . search for the missing baby, Joined by
the depot police and numerous bystanders. A
reporter was observed to draw his pencil and
Notebook and smile with fendish satisfaction
lit looked like q clear case Of kidnapping.
The distracted female grasped several indi-
viduals who were Juggling of babies, but none
Of them had her baby. She grew more and
more distracted, and her cries were SO heart
rsnding that Clark Warren leaned against
3 sqnaW, who peddles bead-work, and wept
hysteEioally. The baby was found all right
very soon. The traveller who had volun-
teered to assist the woman in removing her
baby and other baggage to the Lake Shore
cars, had burriedly dropped it in a Osr seat
and ran to attend to his own baggage, time
bsing limited.
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BOsEOS CoEzzzs, n. T.,

VII. q. GREoa Co-Gqnts freely give zen lib
srty 20 mako use Of the following certificate OF the
IN tina NJ iRhast nnnnAr-
NY VILE VINO was attackeu pain N the ahOui-
PApitatiou Of the Heart, attended with Failing Of
tue Womb, DysmenorrhR and Irritation Of the Blad-
three months, when be lsf her worse than he found
her. thtn employed one Of the best physicians I
and while she was under his she did not suffer
quite much pain he finally gave her up and said
such combination Of complaints, that edicine Civ
operates against some other Of her difcul
ties" About this time she commenced the use Of
Constitution Water, and 70 utter astonishmant,
almost the first dose seemed to have the desired ef
feet, and she kept on improving rapidly under its
treatment, and now Euperintends entirely her do
mestic Affairs She has moi taken any Of the Consti
tuition Water for about four weeks, and happy
to say that it has produced permanent cure
WIN. n, VAN BEHSoH0TEH.
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FROM NEW YORK.,

New YORK, Dec, %.
The following are extracts from Rich
mond papers Of the 20th:
The Raleigh State Journal Of the 18th
says:
Nine Regiments and two batteries Of
artillery arrived on Tuesday. and several
brigades are on the way. Prudence will
not allow US to specify from whence they
were drawn, but concentration is rapid
and by this time a force is in and around
Goldsboro sufficient to battle if not to cap
ture the invaders. The Examiner states
that the Confederate forces at Goldsboro
on Wednesday evening were about II, 900,
With re-enforoements hourly arriving and
expected. General Smith represented as
sanguine of success and lis reported that
Lee has telegraphed him that he could
spare him if necessary 5000 men. The
railroad south Of Goldsboro is torn up for
some distance by the enemy and Of course
all communication with Wilmington is cut
o&.
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The ImbrOgllO not jet Quieted.
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on AND lamps.

CARBON OIL.-2OO BBLs. ExTRI
~ quality CARBON OIL, At low prices, in quan
titles 10 suit customers. GEO SPRAGUE.
deco 2 and q Merwin-St.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-24

ACCIDENT TO AN EEGIEEER.-Ye esierday
Al engineer on the Cincinnati 4 Marietta
Railroad, named Abram Crandan, met with
an accident at Planevilie Station. He was
running a freight train and had nearly stop
ped upon 5 bridge, when he attempted to
step Of, but fell through a cattle guard,
breaking both arms near the wrist, and re-
esiTing some bruises. His family lives in
eOlur'bus. He formerly lived here and was
IN the employ Of the c. C. 4 @. Road. He
left here about q year and half ago.
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FRnnT RICHmONn.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 81.
By mail, will be seen from Richmond
newspaper accounts Of the battle Of Fred
icksburg; that while General Lee in his
official report places the loss at 1900
killed and wounded, the same papers con-
tanning it say that up to Monday 1000
Confederate wounded had arrived in Rich
mond, and mention of many more at Fred
ericksburg depot, drenehed with rain and
unprovided for.
The Richmond Examiner, Of the Sth,
says up to yesterday morning 300 sbOli-
tionists arrived at the Libby Prison from
the Rappahannook, among whom are Cap
tain s. Merchant, 18th, and Lieutenant
John E. Powers, I'd Virginia; F. Lamb,
U. s. Telegraph Corps; VIM. Foster, of
New York; and a number Of suffers and
clerks.
Last evening 460 more prisoners arriv-
ed, including eleven commissioned officers.
The men we're in fine spirits, AMI INDUCED
in joking remarks, saying they had arriv-
ed here before Burnside, taking Richmond
by themselves.
Heavy firing heard near Kingston all day
yesterday, the 17th, but we have no par
ticulars.
During the last week reinforeements
It is reported fhst eps tH S4H p to
attacked from Suffolk, while another force
was to land at City Point under the pro-
lection Of the iroR-clads. Since Burn
sides defeat it is believed the programme
has been changed.
GoLDsBoRo, N. c., Dec. 16.
The artillery duel at Whitehall, 16 miles
west Of this Point, on the Neuse, has been
going on all day. The abolitionists seem
ed to have changed their base to the south
side Of the Neuse. Their cavalry made a
raid on Mount Olive Depot on the Will
mington RsilrOad, nine miles from this
Point, tearing up the road, burning bridges
and depots, and cutting telegraph wires.
MOBILE, Dec 13.
Colonel Bertram's scouts burned fifteen
bales of cotton belonging to a Yankee
speculator near Corinth.
RALEIGH Dec. 1e.
The bill to raise 10, 900 troops for State
defense passed to second reading in the
House to-day. Troops are to be taken from
those liable to conscription.