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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Sevens; or When will the War End

The year 1868 will probably witness
the end OF the present war. The wai'
of the Revolution was a seven years
war. The great Prussian war which
enabled Frederick the Great to assert
q dignifcd nationality for Prussia, was
seven years war. Seven years is the
time allowed for Nature to "change
her base" of operations, and rid her
system of all former impurities. Seven
decades are assigned as the ordinary
limits of human life. From the estab-
lishment Of peace in 1888, to the elcc-
! ton of Lincoln in 1860, seventy seven
years transp;red. The first formidable
attempt of South Carolina to treasona-
bly, resist the authority Of the Federal
government was during the admins
tration of the seventh President, Jack
son, who promptly crushed treason, and
siluneea the traitors, affirming with an
oath, his political creed Of seven mem
orablc words, 'The Union must and
shall be preserved" The second great
reasonable attempt to overthrow the
Government occurs during the admin
istration of the seventh President after
Jackson. President Lincoln could not
control the rebellion as easily as jack
son did, because it had acquired gigan-
tic proportions under the fostering care
Of President Buchanan and has seven
traitors and imbecilcs, who allo we'd
seven States to establish febelious
government or confederacy, to resist
the authority Of the Republic and its
laws. The slaves in the United States
number about one-seyenth Of the entire
population. Seven years will be re-
quired to get rid of the leading rebels
and their active sympathizers. Seven
years more of war will kill of many Of
the foolish and wicked who now pro-
long the war, While the South fight
as one man unitedly, and under the di-
rectlon of one master mind, the North
err people are divided about the "war
pollcy," and Northern Generals contin-
he to resort to "court-martlal' to estab-
lish tAeir bravery and good generalship;
Instead Of Illustrating those qualities
on the battle field. In truth. we are
finding out our own weakness, aid how
; precious it is to do precisely as we
please to do ''under the constitution, -
according to our own private interpre-
: tation. So long as the forces and re-
sources of the nation are scattered and
dispersed all over this vast continent.
with no definite, determined, and uni.
ted purpose in view; and so long as oul
, military officers are allowed to keen ur
this interminab.e wrangling and quar-
reling among themselves and so long
as there is no controlling and directing
power TO harmonize our efforts, to con
solidate our strength, and to destroy
treason, and everything and everybody J
by means of which or whom treason Is
sustained, we shall make ne other pro
gress than that which brings nations
and individuals to their senses, by
means of exhaustion, or the inability
to do each other any further HARM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
For the Reporter.
Nothing but County Paper

ITS nothing but little county pa
per-" said Mr.. ID. to one who asked him
to subscribe for sheet which lie held
in his hand. cit will not p@y me to
take it, And he ruftd the smoke OF
his ciea: into the others face.
''But it is our home paper" rejoined
the anxious 'Eagcnt," "and we should
sustain it on that account, even though
it is not so valuable to you, indjcidual
IN. To have q paper i'll the county, is
public benefit. You, as well as 9th
ers, depend on it, more or less, for the
local news; and though its general
reading may not be particularly inter
.csting to goa, it certainly is an advan.
tage to the place to have apaper here. .
"Idon't care straw about the place.
| want the worth Of my money" And
again lie drove a full blast Of smoke
into the solicitors face.
The first query that rose in my mind,
as | passed along, was whether Mr.. d.
ever had a soul? if so, achat had be-
come Of jt2 Il don't care q straoc
about the place." Indeed, sir, it strikes
me that you DO. You are depending
on the business of "the place" for the
realization Of your future hopes. What
ever tends to the development of the
community in which you live, is gain
to goo, as a member of it. You dc
care whether trade thrives and indus
try is repaid, or not, though you may
have no higher motive in life than tc
wiring all you can from society, without
returning anything to it. You may
have so little manhood about you, thai
your God may be your own stinted self
you aaay dove to reap the benefits o;
society without bearing any of its bur
.dens; you may glory in the increasing
value of your bonds, stocks, and es
tates, which others, by generously sup
porting home interests, have given them
and you may be perfectly acilling to 81
IL indifference and enjoy these fruits o
society, without ever lifting your fnge
to aid in its development; but do no
,0aceive yourself and think TO ease
guilty conscience, bv believing the Ii
that YOU ssdon't care strsw about th
place" You do. But it is that tn
place may grow by the efforts and ger
erosity of Others: that yoes may enjo
the advantages of good society, Will
Others bear its burdens; that ease an
wealth may flow to You from the outia.
and sacrifices of all but your own igno
BILE SELF aeiast a=eE.a
''It is nothing 6ut a county paper
True. But what is county aclthoeA
paper? How would you like to llye IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Hss mons.

State Of WjSconsja- Cur7at Co1ert for Wood
County. ....
Elias c. Moore, Plaintiff against John Ensign,
LuperIa Ensign, Emerson w. Harrington,
Frederick Merry, Susan Merry, Harriet =.
Durlin, Henry Martin, VIM. H. Hartwell, Al
fred B. Hewctt, Isaac jackson, David Gold
man, Jane a. Uodgkinson. Jules Pomeroy,
Robert Doughertv, Marshall 4 Warren.
Samuel r. Fox, and Luther Reynolds, De
PENDANTS
THE State of Wisconsin to the above named
i Defendants -
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in this
action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of the County of Wood
at Grand Rapids in said county, apd to serve
a copy Of YOUR answer to the said complaint
on the subscribers at their Office in the
village of Grand Rapids, County and State
aforesaid, within ninety days after the service
Of this summons on YOU, exclusive of tho dav
Of such service; and if YOU fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid the
plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in The compaint-Dated July
26th, 1862. POWERS & LANG,
lw6 Plff's Attys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Important EOtlce!
VAR WAR ]

THE undersigned having recently formed an
/ arrangement with the firm of Page, Downs
& 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-
ty MONEY and attend to al wants of dischare
ed or disabled soldiers or their heirs, with
promptuess and dispatch. Pensions procured
for wounded or disabled soldiers seanen and
Marines widows and orphan children Of those
who have died or been killed while III service
also bounty money and arrears of pay for the
widoo y or other deceased soldiers.
All desiring Information can obtain it by
calling at the Grand Rapids Post Office.
H. B. PHILLEO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
In Probate-Wood County Court

In the matter of the estate Of Alvin ". Coon,
deceased.
IN reading and filing the petition of Elvin
" Barker Of the town Of Grand Rapids " cod
County Wisconsin, representing among other
things that Alvin u. Coon, late of the town of
Grand Rapids, in said county and State, on Or
about the 18th day Of August, 1862, OF a wound
received at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing.
in the State Of Tennessee, died intestate ieav-
ing goods, chattels and estate within this coun-
ty, and that the said petitioner is the princi
pal creditor Of said deceased and praving
that administration Of said estate be granted
to the said petitioner; 1t is ordered that said
petition be heard before the Judge of this
Court on Monday, the 29th day Of December,
1862, at ten o'clock A. NJ, at his office in the
town of Grand Rapids, County and State afore-
said. And it is further ordered that notice
thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased
and to all persons interested by publishing a
copy of this order, for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing, in the 'sWood
County Reporter" weekly newspaper printed
and published IN said cOunty.-Dated Deeem-
Der 4th, 1852. l.. 2. POWERS
49-3w County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
In Probate-Wood Corn+u -

ton, deceased. a''a ~. Comp
Ho ail:Ehom it may eoneern-: Lct,e,. 4
dn ii4ls,FaIion ~ T on said estate layine 40, au
thl Issued to Margaret. Compton, RaIah 1';g been
I, thnsion e and Thomas 3, Scott on ths n a6., Or
a. VI 2epieGloeF ls62, and nine .lnonfbs frn v,n
t ,u a..st sata day being allowed and m;tad
inat;n, sua.ols 10 present their claims for ),
tha, The a,,u all2Sance notice is her shv given
March Mar e ,nn nn,5utrsgned I viii! on tho aoti dav Of
at his ,,,a she 2oth day Of june, A. D. IssS
said eon,,sv mt ras IN .he town Of Grand Rapids in
claims and demands Of peFsossr 1a saJast a i
dssessased-Dased. se this 18th day Of n..ss. .said
ai4w "a lu"EHS,T8
a,-i i'l'l 5zs County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
r#@B @Burleirh, the New ! ork cores

eE Burleigh, the New ! ork CORES
pondcnt Of the Boston Journal, tells
the following anecdote: George Fran
ces Train is here amusing oar citizens
ia the debate with c. II. Clay. One
Of the best things said was altered by
an old man in the further part Of the
hail. Train was showing the benign
influence Of slavery, and wound up the
climax with the remark, "Slavery is q
divine institution" $50 is H." said
the old man, and the house came down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08

McINDoE ELECTED.-There is no
doubt of the election of Hon. W alter
d. McIndoe His majority in the old
Second District is not less than 5000.
In the Sixth District, his majority will
exceed |, 700. The returns below, Off
cial and reported, may Tot be exact,
but are nearly correct.
McIndaa's mai BentOn's mai
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
McIndoe's Maj. Benton'S

Buffalo and St. Croix are close and
doubtful. The other counties not heard
from, are Pepin, Pierce, and the six
Lake Counties. McIndoc will proba-
bly get an aggregate majority Of about
three hundred in those eight counties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08

OFFICI. THE official canvass OF
this county gives Mcindoe majority
for the long term, and II for the short
one. Dexter gave So majority for Ben
ton, instead of 65, as reported last
wool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
wEADy-NADE CLOTHING;
Painting and Music,

MISS PHILLE0 will receive a few pupils
NJ in Oil Painting. Grnnian Painting. Draw
ing, Water Colors, and Music On the Pianc
Forte. Application to be made before Jan'y
lst. Miss ?. will remain in Grand Rapids un
til Juls-a sufficient time for two quarters in
instruction in any of the above branches
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Judson's Patent TRANSPARENT Cones.

I TSED on Kerosene and Coal Oil Lamp, 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
susceptible Of the clearest demonstrations
With the brass cone ordinarily used, one-third
Of the light is concealed. The transparent
cone copceale none, Price. l5 cents Fer
sale at FERTEFEUILLE'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Extra Family Flour.

THE undersigned inforEns the citizens CT
i Wood County that he has made particular
with the Ceptralia Mill to grind
Selected Wheat to his order, and will furnish for
family the best Flour ever offered for sale
in this market. Flour delivered free of charge
to purchasers in town. ]. HOMER,
Grand Rapids, Dec. 10, 1861.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
stray NeEIee-

'AhEN up by the Subscriber resifi,,, ., =,
L town OF Saratoga, on land ewnad ~. ln inc
IN sald town, on or aboHt the a5th da,, =, me
yembeF, 1862, one sORREL COLT of ~ no
eile age OF Is months The owner is roa,,a. aooas
70 prove property, pay charges, and tt IlaeSteo
Saratoga, Dec. 1862. Eta
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
/ { 10 Advertisements &
Stoves! Stoves!

II ONIER has full supply of Parlor, Dining
IL Room, Bex and Cooking Stoves, with all
the usual Trimmings. Also, TIN-WARE in
endless variety. He has Tin-Shop in con
stant operation, where all kinds of REPAIR
ING will be executed in workmanlike man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Our Agents..

The following are the OILY authorized agents
to transact business for tha Reporter, and their
receipts for subscription ana advertising will
be honored until further notice.
S. NJ Pettengill y Co., New York City.
G. H. Scrivcn, Chicago, Ills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
EEsE OF LETTERS

d EMAINING in the Post Office at Grand
IL Rapids, Wisconsin, for she six weeks end
ing Dec. 3Ist, 1862 >--
Bannon, Thomas Brents, Charles
Bradley, Z " Hill, r VI
Bluse, Miss Luise Mayyen, Mrs .f
Barnard, 4 AcGuire, John -.r
The cost Of Advertising is one cert to be
paid on deligerg of letters. ~ -
Persons calling for any of the above Letters
will please say Advertised"
--r II. B. PHILLEO. T, NJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS:
Thursday Morning, January 9th, 1853.

Y When the time expires for which the
Reporter las been paid, an will be marked
on the last paper, and may be regarded as an
Invitation TO renew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
JAMES I. LEWIS, Secretary of State.
sHERIFF's OFFICE, Wood county :,

sIERIFf's OFFICE Wood tounty,l
Grand Rapids, Dec. r. 1662.5
In pursuance Of the foregoing Proclamation
Of the Governor, Special Election will be
held iii the several towns and election pre-
cincts of Wood County, Wisconsin, on Tues
day, Dec. 30th 1862, for the purpose stated
in said Proclamation.
f LAyIGNE. Sheriff.
Per H. ?. CHASE, Under Sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08

Does any one doubt why it was that
Seymour received over 81 900 majo-ity
in the city Of New York, or where it
is that genuine Democrats are raised :?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
EDN ARD SAL0NON.
JAMES 7. LEWIS, Secretary Of State.

SHERIFF's OFFICE, Wood Countv,)
Grand Rapids, Dec y, lS62I
Ia pursuance of the foregoing Proclamation
Of the Governor, a special election will be
held in the several towns and election pre-
cincts OF Wood County, W sconsin, on Tues
day, Dee. 30th, 1862, for the purpose stated
in said Proclamation
L. LAVIGNE, Sheriff.
Pei II. 2. CHASE, Un..er Sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08

WHERE DEMOCRATS ARE RAISED -
AT the Charter Election in New Y ork.
the following vote was cast at the Five
Points, and vicinity:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
WOOD co. REPORTER

.. n. BRUNDAGE, Editor and Proprietor.
E. NJ. HAINES, Corresponding Editor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Fresh Arrival of New Goods !

r AN now opening large and elegant assort
l. nent of Dry Goods, Yankse Notions, Fancy
Goods, &c, &c, 5a<- .cs..g1-....-
j. HOMER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
PROCLAMATION.
Special Election for Member of CONGRESS-

11GOJLAM ALTON.
Special Election for Member of Congress
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, va
l. cancy having occurred in the delegation
from this State to the 3Sth Congress of the
United States, by the death of Hon Luther
Hanchctt, who elected on the 4th of No
vember, 1862, to represent the 9th Congr, ss-
ional District i'll said Congress, Special E7ec-
ton to Ell said vacancy for the full term of
said Congress will be held in the several coun-
ties comprising said 9Th District, on Tuesday,
December 30th, 1862
The counties in which the said election will
be held are as follows, to Wit:
Adams, Ashland, Buffalo, Burnct, Chippewa
Clark, Dallas, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire Jack
son, Juneau, La Crosse, La Pointe, Marathon,
Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, St.
CroiX, Trempelcau, Vernon and Wood.
Sal 4 election will be conducted and the re.
suit canyassed, in like manner as at general
elections
In testimony whereof, have hercunto
subscribed my name and caused the
lSEAt.I Great Seal Of the State of Wiscon-
sin to BE- affixed, at Madison, this
9Th day OF December, 1882
By the Governor,
EDWARD SALOMON.
JANIS 7. LEWIS Secretary of State
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
FURNITURE
DISSoLUTION-

THE co-partnership heretofore existing un-
L der the name and firm of LaRouchelle &
I. st. Amour is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business VIII be continued by
Frank LaRouchelle, who will pay all demands
against the late firm and receive all dues.
I. La ROUCHELLE,
L. ST AMOUR.
Grand Rapids, Dee. 25, 1862. 52w9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
New Goods

\ En- hf 4 Lille has lust opened a lot of
New Goods, among which is a select as
sortment Of Dry Goo Is. Call soon.
A SUPERIOR article of French Brandy and
n purejuice 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, 1863-01-08

-Macaroni say that Buchanan and
the Dlptheria originated in Pennsylya,
MIA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
IN II w FIR MI,
new Goods!
IN KNAPP'S BUIIDrNn

opposite the Wisconsin Hotel. ~
'ts WTr5eersiSnfd W would inform The citizep.
ot ooa County and vicinity that tbaS
nave formed co-partnership for the nnrnosa, sDes
OF trade They have a flgl assortment ~ 8@II aII
Gtapie Hoods required in this market to Wit. If.
groceries, Boots and Shoes, a small stocl -
,: atapie Dfy foods Gloyes and Hosiery, Sta
sei lJi'e' u: Iva sa'as' axes: &c We Shall alwars
the ready pay system oaIy. Give us IN anu VI,
see for yourselves. s.s... can ana ana
nuRsS KNAPP, JR..
IRA PURDY. ;,
Grand Rapids, Dec. 10th, 1862. so.,-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Ho! for the HOLIDAYS!
Christmas IS Con,sss

SErkssERas rs Coming!
= ANITA CLAUS will visit Homier's Store in
y few days. great variety of gifts will
be displayed. So be prepared
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
Glorious Victory

EKISBIE q SPAEFUKD
MOULD respectfully inform the public gen
" orally that they have purchased the shop
formerly occupied by Cowan q Eastman as a
paint shop, and have on hand and are prepar-
ed to furnish the public with all sorts of
FURNITURE-
and to do all sorts Of Repairing on short no,
tice. Also, general assortment of finished
COFF1Ns constantly on hand. Hearse fur
nished free of charge Please call and see
before purchasing elsewhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08

#~'f IA : Sri -
~,2 s-r j.. ssd Il ,dAa
71'.F 81 LAb mod g5s 1870
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-08
MOSHER & FOSTER

Ii AVE removed to their new building. and
IL are now prepared to show to the people O,
Grand Rapids and vicinity complete assort,
meut of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-30
wasbfna,eu Money Market.
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
STOPPING TIE RNINTY


Tie manner in which the recent action Of
CONGRESS, stopping the payment of the I'D
GItional bounty (S3t0l accorded by the Gov
errnsnt 10 recruits. will work, is YET a very
grave and important question. The bounties
so paid come altogether out CT the fund con.
trihuted by those who avail themselves Uf the
three hundred dollars exemption clause. The
tiles to secure the re-enIistment of veterans
proved most eficaeious. Each such recruit is
worth to the cause IN the field twice as much
as any exempt never having seen service
whose $500, as applied by the Government,
induced the veteran to enlist. That ceasing
to offer the Governments three hundred dol
lars additional bounty will stop the re list
ment CT veterans after the 5th proximo, when
this order OF Congress goes into efTect,) seems
to be almost certain, unless in interpreting the
new law the authorities shall decide that the
twenty millions of dollars it appropriates for
the procurement of substitutes is designed to
enable them to accomplish precisely the obie 4.
they have OF late been SO satisfactorily achiev-
ing by the use Of the exempt lion fund. Unless
such be the Interpretation given to the law, il
strikes us, the exemption law will be useful
only to put money into the national treasury.
That Is. that it will fail to procure an ed
dinonal soldier; neither lessening the number
or exempts nor increasing the number subject
TO draft. Nor, again, will it secure the SER
vices of single man not subject to military
duty, or whose lot it May not have been TO
have been drafted.