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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

Wyman Spooner having received a MAORI
ty Of all the votes cast, was declared nomin-
ated for Lieutenant Governor. On notion
his nomination was made unanimous.
J. B.. Smith, of Milwaukee, offered the
following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That soldiers who have lost their health
been MANNED in the service Of our country, in
its struggle for self-eXistence, should be selected
for places within the gift of the Government,
either State or National, whenever they have the
necessary and equal qualifications, in preference to
those who have taken part in the struggle in the
field. ,..
Moved to adjourn to A. NJ, Aug. GOTH,
1863 Carried
THURSDAY, s O'CLOCK, A N.
Convention called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Hon. JAS r. Doolittle offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
Resolved, That in order to perfect a loyal union
of Democratic and Republican electors through
out the State, the Hon. Robert Flint, of Fond du
Lac Charles D. Robinson, of Green Bay, Mat. IL.
Carpenter, of Milwaukee, Albert G. knight, of
Racine, and William e. Allen, OF Walworth, well
known loyal Union Democrats, or such persons as
they may designate, together with Horace Rublee,
of Madison, VIM. A. Lawrence, of GAINESVILLE, j.
Allen Barber, G-
lumbia, C. c. Sholes of kenosha, II. D. Barron,
of Polk and Alien Worden, of La Fayette, constl-
tute State Central Committee, OF which Horace
Rublee, residing at Madison, shall be Chairman.
1t was moved by J. Tibbitts, that as We
recognize the Heavenly Throne in our recent
victories. and as the Ruler and Governor of all
nations, that this Convention be opened by
PRAYER. Carried.
The Chair called on Rev. Mr.. Wild, who
made most appropriate prayer
G. W. Hazelton, of Columbia, offered the
following resolution, which was adopted:
Resolred. That this Convention avails itself of
the present opportunity TO express its cordial en-
dorsement OF, and confidence In our Senators IN
Congress, Hon. j. r. Doolittle and Hon Timothy U.
Howe and their late-coleagues in the House OF Rep
ntatives and to return them warmest thanks
for the disng ushed service they have rendered our
cause and country during the past two years o. nat
tional trial and peril.
Moved that an informal ballot be taken for
Secretary of State. Carried.
NOMINATION OF COL. FAIRCHLD.
Mr. B. Smith of Milwaukee rose and remarked
| that it was known to the members ofthe conven-
ton that some feeling had existed between
the people Of Madison and Milwaukee. lie
was about to make motion which he hoped
would allay all feelings and which would be
| gratifying in high degree to the people, not
only of those cities, but of the whole State.
| There was a man, a resident of Madison,
whom he proposed to present to the Conven
ton az candidate for Secretary of State
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

On motion of Stewart, of Columbia, the
formal ballot was dispensed with, and VIM.
Il. Ramsey declared unanimously nominated
for Bank Comptroller.
Mr. Ramsey was called upon, who appeared
and accepted the nomination in a few well
timed remarks. He said that in the spring
of 1861 he was member of the Assembly,
representing one of the strongest Democrat
ic counties in the State (Ozaukee). But
from the moment the President had called
upon the country for troops to defend that
country against treason and traitors, he had
felt that the only party to which man should
belong, was to the party of his country; and
that all should sustain the Administration in
its every effort to crush out the rebellion,
without reference to whether that Admins
tration was Democratic or Republican If
he did not fully agree with every position
taken by the Administration, he would hold
his peace, and sustain it without stopping to
question its propriety, SO long as the object
was to save the country. He was ready to
work with any men, belong to whatever par
ty they might, who were ready to stand by
the country and its flag.
He had endeavored to discharge the duties
of the position he held with view to the
best interests of the State, and should he be
again elected, he should still pursue that
course which should seem to him best calcu
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

lated to protect and advance the interests of
the people of Wisconsin.
On motion, formal ballot was taken
for State Prison Commissioner, resulting as
follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

Winfield Smith having received majority
of all the votes cast, was declared nominated
for Attorney General
On motion, his nomination was made unan-
imous.
Mr. Smith being called upon addressed the
Convention briefly, returning thanks for the
honor conferred upon him, and pledging his
best efforts, in case of election, to discharge
the duties of the position faithfully. He re-
marked that in this nomination. the State had
been honored in manner not known to many
members of the Convention. He was, he be-
lieved, the first candidate that had ever been
nominated by any party for a State office,
who was born in the State of Wisconsin,
He was a native of the State.
B. F. Hopkins proposed three cheers for
the Badger, which were given.
1t was moved to take an informal ballot for
Bank Comptroller. Carried.
Col A. Cobb presented the name of VIM. II.
Ramsey, the present incumbent. Oscar Koch's
name was presented; also VIM. S. Purdy's.
First informal ballot resulting as follows
Whole number of votes cast 23S
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Whole number of votes cast, 242.

Several motions to adjourn were lost, when
on motion, the Convention proceeded to
formal ballot for Lieutenant Governor. Mr..
Frisbie withdrew his name. Prices name was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27
as follows
Mr.. Graham, of Vernon, offered the
lowing resolution. which was adonted

RESOLVED, That with the view to q more compIe.e
organization of the Union strength throughout
this State, that committee in each of the coun-
ties OF the state consisting of three persons, be
appointed to act in conjunction with the Central
Committee in the coming political campaign, and
that the respective delegations of the several
ties present the names of the persons to be ap-
pointed.
1t was moved that formal ballot be taken
for Attorney General. Carried Resulting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

1t was moved by A. Stewart, of Columbia,
tn adjourn to till s P. NJ The Chair decided
the motion lost The ayes and noes were
called for, resulting as follows: Ayes 90,
noes l51. The motion was lost.
j. 1t was moved to proceed to take formal
ballot for Governor-ca rried-resulting as
follows:
:, First formal ballot whole number of votes
cast, 269.
James Z. Lewis iS5
Tho Chair decided that the ballot was void,
az more votes were cast than the whole num-
Der of delegates in the Convention which
was 265.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

UNIVERSITY OF NEW YoRK.-The Medical
Department OF this institution viii open its
winter session on Monday, October 1st, and
continue to the lst of March. With the re-
nowned DR.. VALENTINE MoTT at the head Of
the Medical Faculty, assisted by an able corps
Ct Professors, its course of lectures are of
the highest character, and its location, where
there are so many hospitals, gives it advan.
tages for medical students unsurpassed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

NEBRASKA AND DAKOTA EXEMPT FROM DRAFT.
The Administration has determined to sus-
pend all operations under the CONSUMPTION
act in Nebraska and Dacotah. There will be
no draft in those Territories The release has
been granted inview Of the exposed condition
of the frontier to Indian depreations, the
already large proportion of troops furnished
by Nebraska, and the sparse population -
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Accounts TO the Goth. from Cincinnati. state

Accounts TO the Goth, from Cincinnati, state
that considerable diminishing was going on
between our cavalry and the rebel advance
south Of Kentucky river. About fifty prisoners
had been captured The rebel force is estimated
at from 3.5t0 to 1909 Our troops are cOncen-
tratnE rapidly, and confidence i, felt in the abil-
iiv Of TIE military commanders and the means
at hand to leIel the invasion.
Secretary Chase has placed in tie hands of
the Pavn!as ier-Gencral n sufficient amount to
pay the eniie army up 10 the LIST Of March. A
sufficient amount has also been sent 10 pay the
Weston army. This will be good news for our
soldiers, who have not been paid ior seven or
eight months
The Commercials (Cincnnati) Memphis
despatch says that Admiral Farsgut discovered
Ihe indlanola at Hard Times Bend and recau.
luied her without any resistance The rebels
had heen Al work repairing her, and she was
nearly ready for service.
The Government has been within n few
days taking evidence from returned prison.
ers with a view Of making official publica.
uon OF the savage manner in which our
captured men have been treated.
The Queen Of the West is up Back river, out
Of the reach Of our vessels
"A mail from Admiral Fsuagut's fleet has
reached Memphis
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Ei.XTON. MARCH 20, 1868.

- Rats always leave sinking ships:
| wise men do the same. Men are governed
by reason, aud rats by instinct. Some
men, however, whom we meet have strong
pcnchant for embarking in leaky craft -
such untortunates, not being endowed with
directing instinct, and denied the light of
reaso.;, arc what the world terms FOOLS
We occasionally hear of an isolated case of
this kind among the Union ranks, who,
after having borne the heat and burthen of
the day, show signs Of weakness and dis
affection, and give evidence of disposition
20 embark on the old waterlogged, bilgcd
and worm eaten craft Of secession, which
even the Copperheads are meditating seri-
ously Of making their exit from. These
men are muddled and fuddled with the
negro mania, and the Copperheads delight
to set all such in fever by ringing the
changes in their ears on the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation. Such men
seem to be exercised about the Proclama.
lion mere than those whom it is intended to
affect. If the rebels lose their property in
he revolted States, whether that property be
negroes or cotton, it is no concern of ours
who live in the loyal States. 1t is nothing
more than the fighting traitors expected, if
they were beaten, before they commenced
the war.
And in what manner does the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation modest us in the Border
States? The majority Of the people in those
States have it in their own hands to decide
the emancipation policy for themselves, and
it is their right and duty to discuss the
matter and understand it thoroughly, so
that they Can act intelligently upon it, and
not be rode over by a set of Office hunters
who keep up ding dong--,a great noise
and little senae-like TN army Of Chinese
gong heaters.
There is one safe policy for loyal men to
pursue, which is never to say or do any.
thing that will give the least aid or eucour.
agemcnt to traitors. A lover of his country
should never be heard Ginning in with the
Copperheads, in finding fault with the AID.
lnlnistration. If the rebels lose their
negroes and their heads on account Of their
treason, what loyal man will say they are
not justly punished?
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Correspondence.

RorK STRINGS. Mnrch YOLh. IA

A few items from this northwest corner o
old Cecil may prove OF interest to your readers
but, unfortunately for icmizng, there is quite /,
dearth of news AT present in this quarter.
The very latest excitement, however, is the
Rebel Congress-" which was recently III SEES
sion al that classic place known as tie "Goosc
Walk" The name suggests its origin, the
place having been formerly iavorite perambu,
lating ground for this species of the web-iootcd
tribe. The goose, in proportion TO its size, i.
said by naturallsts to have a smaller brain lhun
any other ANIMAL and though capable ,t being
taught to some extent, the lesson il learns in hc
evening it will be found 10 have elircly for.
gotten the next morning The reader will par
don this apparent DEPRESSION, when we state that
that remarkable harmony which is traccah.e
throughout the laws Of nature has led Us into
these reflections
1t will not, then, appear singular that the spot
which las been made historical by the goose
should hc the scene Of Il Rebel Congress-
This Rebel Congress- like all other tSsem-
hIaeeS Of that denomination, has for its indirect
object, the giving aid and comfort to jeff Davis
and his conspiracy, and its direct object the
soothing and encouragement OF the drooiing
spirits uf our domestic traitors, who are sorcly
afflicted with the bigger monomaIia, and {.
quaEing and trembling fear of the near -, ..,,acn
oil thar great day Of lcckg.ing 10Y all traitors
who Ges,,.-c popular government, and delight
10 be The tools to help on with the work of de-
vastation to the best and greatest government
on earth by u few thousand negro monopolists
who wish to set up for themselves.
But to return to the Rebel Congress" The
doctor presided, }. r. acting as Secretary; +.
j. formed the Committee of Ways and Means,
and on j. ID. devovcd the gaseous occupation
of dcc!aming to the multitude: w. ii. tiled
the important Office OF room inspector; said
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Attack On the Batteries at Green
wood, Nississippi.

The gunboats and a part of the feet ar
rived within two miles Of the rebel fortihca
! tions on the morning Of the llth, the Chill
/ Gothic, however. proceeding in advance tc
! rcconncitre the enemy's position. When
within quarter of mile of their battery
she opened brisk fire, which was returned
from ride guns. Having ascertnincd the
enemys strength, the Chiilicothe reioincd
the fleet from which, meanwhile. land
! force bad been sent out, and succeeded in
, dispensing a force of rebels about a mile
from the river. In the afternoon our gun.
boats again opened fire upon the rebel
works--the ChiIicothe. it is said, dropped
several shells directly in their front.
Unfortunately, during the engagement,
ono OF the Chiicothcs guns exploded, kill
ing three or four Of the seamen, and injured
severely dozen others, mostly soldiers
belonging TO Ohio regiments. This disaster
caused the withdrawal of the gunboal, and
the engagement closed for the day
During the night parties Of soldiers were
set to work TO construct Il battery facing the
enemy s position. and within quarter of a
mile Of their Notifications, having com,
pletc range of the ground where their main
force was encamped. The battery was CON.
stitutcd principally Of cotton bales, mounted
with two 80 pound Parrott rilled guns, and
from the enemy.
During the day following, the 18th, the
gunboats De kaib and Chilicothe were
covered with cotton, and everything was
got in readiness for a formidable renewal of
the assault on the 18th. The land battary
for the first time opened fire, the gunboats
and mortar vessels meanwhile running
down and renewing their fire upon the rebel
works at a distance Of about five hundred
yards. This fire, both from the batteries
and gunboats, was kept up until late in the
afternoon, being continued on our part for
some time after the enemy had ceased but
no great progress was made in the reduction
Of the rebel Notifications, which mount
several heavy guns, one riflcd 64-pouuder
During the engagement the Chilicothe
was struck some forty times. but though her
pennant was shot away and her plated sides
ndented by the rebel Shots she returned to
the fleet, after the fight, prepared to renew
the contest at any moment, but two of her
crew having. in all the storm of shot and
shells that rained upon her, having been
injured. The De Kalb however, suffered
severely, one OF the rebel shells exploding
in her wheelhouse and another penetrating
her classmates at a point not covered with
plating. She lost in all one seaman killed
and five or six others wounded.
During Saturday and Sunday (the 14th
and Eth a desultory firing was kept up
between the Chi!icothe and the rebel battery
but with no perceptble effect. During Sun
day night, our forces landed and planted
another battery of guns directly in the rear
Of the rebels, but u hundred yards from
their lines. With this it is believed the
rebel works must be speedily reduced, and
their entire force, which is put at six thou
sand men. captured.
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Death of General summer,

The announcement will be received with
universal regret in all loyal communities,
that claj"r General Edwin V. sumner. the
brave and noble chei,ain who has so long
and ably served his country in the field, is
no more. He departed this life on Saturday
last, after only few days illness, at Sera-
cnse, n. y, of congestion Of the lungs.
aged SIXTY seven. Gen. Sumner WAS a self:
made man, having no previous military cdu-
cation when he entered the army rs IA second
lieutenant in 1919, through the influence OF
Gen. Brown. then the senior Major General
of the army of the United States lie was
made Captain of Dragons in 1888: in
1886 MAJOR and in 1917, at Cerro Gordo,
in Mexico, he won his brevet of Lieutenant
Colonel. in which battle he commanded the
mounted rifles and was wounded. The bre
vet Of Colonel followed, for gallantry in the
desperate battle of Molina del Rey. In
1850 he was appointed Colonel of the LIST
Regiment of Regular Cavalry. In all this
time he was IN hard service, never tagging,
never complaining, but attending to every
daty and order strictly and systematically,
and everywhere distinguished himself Ia
M 1901, ne was appointed Sr'gadier
General IN the Regular army. by President
Lincoln, and was at once given the command
OF the department Of the Pacific, and de-
parted immediately. The services he per
formed there We're most important, by sud
denly superseding in command the traitor
a. 5. Johnston.
After disposing of affairs on the Pacific,
he returned East for the purpose of going
into more active. service. He fought at
Antietam most gallanuy and had all dis
played the same bravery as he and Hooker.
the result would have been triumphant
victory. He also commanded the right
grand division at Fredericksburg, under
Burnside, but was not allowed to cross the
river. His life was too valuable to be risked
in the midst of the battle, when his services
on this side the river might become of the
highest importance. When the army was
reorganiZcd, Sumner was relieved ut his own
request and was soon after ordered to take
command of the Western Department, SUI
persedng General Curtis, and the order for
his departure from Syracuse arrived there
the very day he yielded up his spirit to God
who gave it. His loss is National loss,
and will be severely felt at this peculiar june.
turc Of affairs. Peace to his ashes All
honor to his name.
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LIEUTENANT BAJANIS, of Comnan,

LiEo EN-ANl DDANlN5 vi company
A., 9Th Md. Vols, died of small pox, on the 10Th
inst, at the small pox hospital, in Washington
1t will be remembered that his arrest by The
Government for selling passes to L.ockade run
ners to cross the Potomac, was announced in
The Wig OF the iit!i inst. He was married
the day before his arrest and was taken from
the cars and from the side of his young and
beautiful bride VIXEN on his way to join his
regiment.
The Lieutenant declared with his dying words
bis innocence Of the charges preferred against
him, and accused the female detective who
brought the acquisition, OF malice, and design
to conceal her own guilt of retaining money and
valuab!es which she had acquired by searching
lady blockade runners, aud which should have
teen turned over to the use of the Government.
This statement is published on the authority oc
the doctor who attended the Lieutenant, during
bis last illness.
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The Magazines for April.

GODEY's LADY'S Book for April, comes with
the freshness and welcome Of spring flowers
and swall"'Ts. The present number of the
Book contains two exquisite spring scenes
.'irritled The Return Of the Straiioms and Rain
hmps. The Fashions for April are shown on a
colored plate containing five figures, with de-
scriptions and explanations. In addition, Cooley
gives a great variety of novelties for April,
among which are the White Silk Casing Bon
net, suitable for children, Garden Hat, Fancy
Zouave jacket, Apron of Silk or Cambria, etc.
The new styles Of Couture, as shown in the
April No., are very elaborate and beautiful In
addition to the attractions noticed above, there
are many more, all Of which interest every lady
who loves to study the tushions-and what lady
does not The reading department Of the Book
contains its usual monthly variety, all for $3 "
per year. Address L. a. Cooley, 323 Chestnut
erect, Philadelphia.
THE MIRROR OF FASHION Spring No.
of this Quarterly has just been issued. This
work stands No. ] among Fashion Magazines,
and is dedicated exclusively to that object
in addition to beautiful Colored Fashion Plate
and cuts of an endless variety of articles Of
ladies' dress, there is given with each No. four
tull-sized patterns. Every dress maker should
have Nine. Dcmorest's Mirror of Fashion,
Price, 500 year, with valuable premium
No. +73 Broadway, NcwYolk.
PETERSON for April was laid ON our table
just before going to press, and in consequence
we have only time to hastily glance over its
inviting pages. The Spring Fashions claim II
large portion of the Magazine, and the usual
amount Of literary matter will doubtless make
the number for April Il welcome visitor. Peter
son contains some humorous engravings this
month. Among the most laughable is the
"Quarrcl," in which Biddy the kitchen maid
turns her back on Tom, who waggishy leers
over his shoulder while polishing boot, at the
offended beauty, who stands pouting and biting
her nails, to the quick. The price of Peterson
is $500 year. Address G. J. Peterson, No.
3U2, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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A Coon PRoPoslTIoN.-A regiment Of
Missouri soldiers in camp at Warrenton, in
that State, on the 18th instant adopted
resolutions strongly denouncing the peace
movement of Northern politicians, and sub
hitting, as their only terms Of compromise
the following:
Rcsoired, .fnaHy, That the only compro
mise which we ought, under existing cir
cumstances. consent to make with Mr.
Davis and his supporters in the South, i:
the adoption of a Union cartel that "cop
perhead be exchanged for Union con.
script, until the Union men in the South
shall have been released from CONSUMPTION
and the ''copperheads'' obtain their appro,
pirate position with their brethren in the
Southern Contederacy.
The Missouri Legislature has adjourned
without providing for new State Conven-
ton. The Governor will probably call the
old Convention together, which will con.
slider and perhaps perfect some plan OF
emancipation IN the State: The Union or
Conservative wing of the Emancipation
party have nominated Oliver Wiley for
Governor. 1t is unknown whether the
Democrats will nominate a ticket.
Vera Cruz dates to the 4th inst, state that
Pucbla has not been taken. by the French, n !
did they appear to progres very r'P' II.