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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24
A COnseript's EpistIe to jeff. Davis,

We clip the following from the Port Royal
New South:
The following quaint epistle has been fur
nlshed for publication by a member of the
Mounted Rifles, who picked it up in deserted
rebel camp on the Chowan river, about thirty
miles from Winton, while out on late scout
ing expedition. The letter was addressed in
this wise:
Read, if you want to, you thieving scalp
hunter, whoever you are, and forward, post
paid, to the Lord High Chancellor of the
Devils Exehequer O. on earth, Jeff: Davis,
Richmond, Va.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24
Consistent i'm One Thing.

The recent speech Of the Copperhead Gov
ernor of New York was consistent in one re-
spect. Though pretending to sustain the war,
and rejoice over our successes, he devoted
the greater part of his remarks to denouncing
the draft, and proclaiming its ineficiency
This he knew would encourage the rebel
leaders more than anything else he could say
Their main hope now lies in the success of
the Copperheads in stirring up hostility to
the draft, and preventing the reinforcement
Of the Federal armies. In letter Just pub
lished in the Richmond papers from VIM c.
RIvEs, OF Virginia, he says:
The situation of our adversary presents a
very different picture. The popular fervor
for the war, first kindled, and for some time
kept up by delusive pretexts, is abated and
abating. The difficulties and general repasqnu,sce
opposed to their recent draft hare concerted 1t into
very little more than barren naockery. No large
accessions to their army, already much re-
duced by the expirations of enlistments and
the casualties of war, can now be had by
force or by persuasion. The cordial support
OF public opinion, in the present age of the
world, is indispensable to the effective prose-
cution of every war. Great as has been the
amount Oh pre)uulce anu uelusloh and pad
feeling among the people of the North to-
wards US, happily "reason hath not fed to
british beasts" Many of them now see that
the present war is, almost without disguise, a
war for the determination or degradation of
the white race by the installation of the
blacks in virtual dominion over them; and in
such a war they have no motive of sympathy
or interest to engage them.
Wonder if Northern Democrats of the
Copperhead species are proud of these fire.
quent Acknowledgements by traitors of the
effective services they are rendering the re-
bellion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24
Gov. Bramlette on Liberty of Speeeb.

The newly elected Governor of Kentucky
is claimed as an apostle Of the Seymour De
mocracy, by the copperhead journals of the
North. The following extrac. from his In
augural Address sounds in strange contrast
with the determination of Gov. SEYMOUR to
pause" IN sustaining the Government in con-
sequence of obnoxious war measures :"
We condemn, as reasonable, the efforts of
those attempting to organize, under pretense
OF opposition to obnoxious war measures, a
party whose real purpose is not to correct the
evils complained OF, but use them as a pre-
tense for withholding the necessary supplies
and aid for our defence, and thus aid and as.
sist the rebellion.
4"eh Of tbs form Of opposition is attempted
t7ader a ctanaOr for free speech and free press.
Liberty of speech and of the press, as well as
Of action, must remain unabridged so long as
our government exists in its present form.
But freedom and license are very different
and repugnant. Free speech is not licens-
ed tongue. A icentious is not free press
To do, to say, to write what we have a riqht
to do, to say, to write, to print, is the free
dom tor which we should contend. We should
not be free to tell what We have no right to
do. We are at liberty to commit a murder,
but we have no right to do So We are at
liberty to SANDER our neighbor, to commit
treason, to print or speak reasonable or Sc
dltlous speeches in time of rebellion, but we
have no right to do so; and it is no abridge-
ment OF our rights to punish US for such abuses
OF liberty or restrain US when reasonable
grounds exist to believe we have been guilty.
or are about to commit such acts, to the dan
ger OF public or private security. Some are
more hurtful in speech than in action Some
will encourage and promote treason without
the courage to act it out themselves, and
when seized and placed under just restraint,
they clamor for the Sacred rights of free
speech and free press"
Let him who does or says what he has no
right to do or say to the injury of others or
the public, be held responsible for such acts.
10 have it otherwise would be to make licen-
tiousness the definition of liberty The
tongue and the press, like man, should be
free, but not lawless. Let them act and be
amenable for acting wrong. Good and evil
is set before them-and they are free to
choose-but must gather the fruits of that
choice
Much is said about military arrests as arbi-
trary and unconstitutional. Much of this
cla'aoa is gotten up By those uho are not only 5g-
1aorant Of the constitutional poscers and dxties,
but echose real purpose is to destroy MOTT Sustain
the Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24

a Albert Pike, the renegade poet, is in
obscurity in Texas, and is classed as rather
friendly to the old Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24

Ice FOR DIPTHERIA.-A correspondent of
the Providence Journal vouches for the eff
cacy of ice as cure for diptheria, Group, and
all the ordinary inflammation of the throat
The manner Of application is as follows
" Break up a small lump of ice in towel
and put the pieces in bowl. Take position
slightly inclined backwards, either in a chair
or on sofa. Proceed for half an hour to
feed yourself with small Jumps of ice with
tea spoon, letting them dissolve slowly in the
back part of the mouth or the entrance of
the throat. single such application will of
ten break up a common sore throat, which
otherwise would have course of two or three
days. In case of bad sore throat, use the
ice frequently and freely. In case of ulcera-
ton or diptheria, keep a small lump of ice
constantly i'll the mouth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24

A RURAL GENTLEMAN MAKES SLIGHT MIS-
TAKE.-A gentleman came to Hartford to at
tend a convention which met in public hall.
He reached the building in which the hall is
situated, and found it difficult to discover the
meeting, being puzzled by the winding stairs.
He opened several doors on his way mp, with
out getting the right one. Now it so hap
pens that suit Of rooms in the building is
occupied by man and his wife. The wife
was in her bedroom, which leads from the
hallway, taking a bath, and was therefore
not in proper dress to receive visitor in her
natural Eve costume, when the rural gentle
man opened the door to her room, which she
had neglected to lock. He had got within
the doorway before the lady discovered him,
and he was so astonished that he moved
neither one way nor the other She en-
ployed the time pretty lively in gathering up
some articles of apparel about her person.
All of sudden the wondering mortal at the
door burst out: Madam, I'm trying to find
the convention in - Hall, but judge from
appearances this isn't the place" She
thought so too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24

The GOVERNMENT AND THE Wharf.-The lead
ing article of the New York Independent says:
I" A journey to Washington has quickened
our faith in the government. Unlike year
ago the atmosphere of that city now braces
hope and courage. Men now going there
can come away bringing with them an aug
mented confidence in the great resources of
the government, and in the fidelity with which
these are applied to the uses of the war
All the blunders, all the hardness, all the red
tape, cannot quench the great fact that the
government has set its heart and soul upon
putting down the rebellion; and that the re-
bellion will be put down. One cannot talk
an hour with the President without feeling
that whoever else may doubt the issues of
the war, Abraham Lincoln doubts not at all
Not naturally sanguine man, he yet be-
lieves that he is now shutting his hand upon
the prize of victory. When sober-minded
men feel enthusiasm, and slow-going men feel
that the end is near, and over-cautious men
like Mr.. Lincoln feel confident not only of
to-day but of tomorrow, let the country at
large be doubly confident that the crown of
triumphs is within reach, and that the Presi-
dents hand will pluck it."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29
News Items.

Gen. Neal Dow writes from Libby that
cur prisoners are suffering untold horrors
lie himself tie officer Of highest rank among
the prisoners. receives nothing bur potatoes
aud rice. aud not enough o, that.
An old lady in Boston utterly refused 10
touch paper that contained the Presidents
Message. because Nc Lincoln had hal the
small poI MIR Lincoln. while lahorin,:
under the affection. declared that be wss a
happy man because. Tor the hrss tine. be
hal something 70 gtrf 70 al who eaiied 70
see bim
The wtIow q senator Douglass is noe en-
gagged b see Chase a. clerk 10 The Treas
ary Depai ineht. aud Is sel'iom seen
ia public She vas tefJre her marriage :
sopy,s, Ia Oae u DE oeiss- At Wellington.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

81 is onn opinions, on other thar III.
srsrr quesiious. and thai wh.ls q has
won sof aslf "a literature pnsiiion
which 10 other Anerr "a magazine
has renchr1, ifsa. cons .tcnfly sPoken
true vofd. ior L,bery ard Progress.
u Or present crisis ihrough Nhiel,
tbs en- lry Is passing. even inlesil-
srst American should know vhai IN
eueues surh minds IS tllasc 81 i've
contributors 10 The Atlantic are eNer,
ting upon tie progres, q humanity
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29
State Intelligence.

RgsIGxtp- Cap', Fed. l. Smith, Gem
nlissary, ard L cut Col Dillingham;, Of Wa
teIhury. recently ia the department Of Gen
Banks, the latter il the Eighth Vermont,
have resigned
EGPnIEyEps- Patrick Kayanaugh, aud
William Barrett, who were to have been ex-
eculcd in the State Prison, at Windsor, last
Thursday, for The crime If murder, have
been reprieyed I'LL Jan 2oth
INponrANT DEcrsIaS The War Depart
mciit has decided that those who have enlist
ed, or may enlist, in the 18th regiment, and
tie battery in this State, may Re credited on
the last call for volunteers.
CosNESptD FOR BRAvERY-B rigadicr
General Morris, in whose brigade the 10Th
Vermont Regiment is, in bis report Of the
engagement at 0rage Grove, specially men
lions Col. .iewelt Major Chandler aud Capt.
Samuel Darrab, Of the 9th, and Lieutenant
John \ ticks, Of bis STAFF. for courage and
efficiency ii the action.
Laborers at work on the extension Of the
Conueelieu, & Passumpsc railroad. near
the Canada line, il cutting through clay
bed found beneath running stream Of pure
crystal water, eighteen ineh,s wide, and
eight inches deep.
FuLL-The quota Of Burlington, under
the las, call r troops, is full, and some
thing over fulisiments still continue at
the rate e three or four per day.
Among the list Of Deseriers given in the
Boston Tr0rellsr ms TO be executed on the
18th. are the name. Of John Tsgue,' Co A,
9th VI aud Geo. L. Blowers. TO. A. 2nd
VI
Bishop Hopkins. Of this State, was the
candidate Of the Woods, Brooks and kindred
spirits for the Chaplaincy u the House
The friends a. the Bishop in this State prob
ably DO not feel at al iat:cre ! by the fat.
The printers at Rutland have struck for
higher wages. The Rutland Daily Herald
has net been issued lately 10 consequence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29
s. Nc. b. SMITH.
Capt Co. l., 9th VI. Vols

The following letter was received by Miss
W lker. Of this town, relative to the wants
Of the Contrnbands
TYLER House., Dec is, 1863.
.Nin Ualker - Yours Of the 18th inst.
cane to hand today aud was gratefully re
ceiyed Pea.e say TO the good eople Of
Manchester who are considering whether it
is expclient to help US, that it is bot yet too
late. We are not yet fully or half supplied
with clothing for the Contrabands. and
things sent soon will reach US 10 time TO do
great amount of god before the winter
weather will have passed Bedding seems
scarce everywhere; very little ~ sent us
from any source; our people suffer much
for want Of it, but arc glad Of any old cloth
ing. Thick mems garments help TO keep
some people warm at night
Books are not 50 much needed now rs
form erly, as our schoolsare getting iolerably
well supplied; still. if your people cal fur
nish school books enough II any one kind 10
supply classes, it nigh, he well TO send
them One trouble with the books sent here
has been that they have been tumbled 10
gether too promiscuously, 80 that out Of
pile Of hundreds not enough could be found
Of one kind to furnish n class.
Materials for garments can he put in or
der by some Of our colored women. Old
garments that are large some tf our women
can convert into new small garments for
children or repair for adults
Please send as all the good things you
can mud with the least possible delay.
Direct to US, care Of william Z. Whiting,
Esq 81 John Street, n. Y.
Yours, Thankfully.
JAMEL p. & NAxcY X. S1oNE
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

THE ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-Ihe
thirteenth volume Of this able Amer.
can periodical begins with the Janua.
ry number. Steadily Increasing in
popularity, since its present Publish
ers. Me.srs. Ticknor & Fields, as
sumed its management, il has now q
Circulation greater than that ever
reached by any American magazine
Of its class, and numbers among il.
regular contributors such names as
Longtellow, Hawthorne, Emerson
Bryant, Agassiz, Holmes. Lowell
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Whittier. and
others scarcely less eminent. Its ster'
co, ped volumes are available repos'
TORY Of original papers on a very
srea, variety Of subjects, at.d III
monthly issues have a genuine iresh.
ness and fitness TO tie hour
Ii il Is good test, as it certainly Is,
Of the standing Of a iragaz ne that II
attracts and introduces new writers,
thu names Of lligginson. Of 6aii HAM
ilIon, and Of the lame tied Winthrop
are evidence enough Of what the AT
lan,ic has thus accomplished. Nor
can better proof be given Of the pop
ular esii,naiion in which il Is held
ll,sn The demand for a publication in
separate Holunes Of many Of the Sc
riai papers thai iir.t appeared in is
pages. such IS lta Au;uerai. H.
sie Werner Aeassiz' . Melted, Of
Study ia Naiarai History" " Tie
Ministers hooii Z" Life ii tie Open
Air. Agaes u Sgrrrn.o. ~On.
Dgor Paper, Thorcaa's = EKcur-
sioa..r Whuiers Ia War Time, "
AMI Others.
A, among lhc cLiefes, merils o. the
Aiinntir. slsu. lei a. noi i,rget that
a has bosestIy held abd freely dselar.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

Two Of the pc sons who enlisted IN Sun
derland and deserted after having received
a part Of their bounty have be arresie -
As Mr.. Colbarn vas at the depot on Tues
day last, sending If squad Of recruits, a
person left the cars for refreshments whom,
notwithstanding his red hair had changed to
a respectable black he recognized as one Of
the deserters. lie follows him aboard the
eats, made sure Of his identity, and rs The
train was leaving turned him over TO the
charge Of the officer on board His compan-
ion was afterwards discovered on the same
train The first csc ,ped but WIS retaken at
DANNY, Both are now in "durance vile"
with a fair Fro'peet VI getting their just
dues
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

LETTrRs FROM TWO Young MtS, (BgornERs)
FORMERLY FHcM THIS TOWN, VINO AUE
NOW SERVING TntlH SECOND TtRN Is TnE
Army or 1ng USITiD Sr41Es. AND THAT,
TOO, WITHOUT TowN OR STATE BoUSIY.
CHATrA' ooGA, TtNS., Dec. s, 1863.
NV Dear .Nother Your kind letter Of
23d Nov. WAS received this morning just MS
hid sat down 10 write you
You have undoubtedly before this read
the particulars Of the three days fight by
which we gained Lookout Mountain aud
Missionary Ridge, and will say nothing
about it except that the storming Of The Ri &c
was just ono ofthe bollesi things that army
has ever accom- lished.
WAS with my regiment Ct am detached
at Brigade Ilealqnartcis) and had no idea
that one fourth Of US would reach the top Of
The mountain, for we were exposed for over
half mile 10 the fire q over thirty cannon
firing she'll aud spherical case (sheH filled
with Lullels); and Of all the internal noises
ever hear that bea, them all the greatest
whining. crashing, bunting and every other
noise conceivable - but mary man"
1inched. ! can assure you that We were
well blown when We reached the lep Of The
mountain. for il was rocky and part Of the
way We had to climb by tie assistance Of
each ether. Our regimen, got off very we'll.
only losing eight men. Col. Phelps, COM
manding our Brigade, was killed. lie had
been with the Brigade but short time and
was well liked lie went into the fight ex-
pecting to be killed, aud IN de all arrange
ment that morning. even to get permission
for his servant (eolored) 10 20 home with
his body
The enemy we're followed upwards Of
twenty miles, bat as We had no provisions
anl no wagons to transport them We we're
obliged to give up the pursuit We captured
upwards Of 1900 prisoners aud 90 pieces
Of cannon, and obligel Longstreei, who was
fgliing Burnside, to start for Virginia.
which | am afraid he will reach, as Burn
side has not got enough mtn 10 give him
battle outside OF his entertainments
Our army is building steamboats, 10 run
between Decatur aud bis place TO supply
tbs army, but we are doing pretty well now
get ! rai'ons Of everything except mead
which IS full raiions.
Gen. Baird, our Division COMMANDER.
says tina, We shall most prob'bIy winter
here
My Kind regards to the DR.. and aequainI
aDces generally. Ahectionaiey.
G. BLAcKsER
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

anoiher, 400 pounas powder ard
i5eoeo rounds 81 cartridges. sd IN
smother, in The Language Of Gen.
Grant, arms snd mnnliious 81 var tor
IN army - 6o0fo men.
frem this !, appears ihat our lo.s
during ihf year ~ Killed, ~oand,d
ane missing "a. a2.eaD mcn
II lite r 1, Is Killed and sounde,l.'
ol ~lsach -. h@se as acyoog.a "a ihis
uPo,t bear the amc proportion TO
pf,.opsr. liai bu0s dgrs, ilmir less
during the year mua have bctn ctor.
moas, reaching % Over 100000 men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29


Aeoarlirg 70 ne Trtssss's estimate aus
milliaa Aellars ssaseei hssAs i Ne. Vera
Chy - che rs.sa q he prtss sshs lss~esa
lieenaa aai kiss IL Esgiasl tares mil-
lsous Were ssakes vs. Ssh .oms say eeull
= inseuiei y -hlah besA parts. Ia prise
Sight niEbi s., bsaisn AM all rbo -, aPen
IL lose alis
II IL sald TIA, Vice Prcsidsn, Hamlin. ubo
is notorious or bcins ssmevhal sleveuly IN
h,' hab',, has arf,oarsi . wsshinssoa 10
= clean shirt aud us- SIT. AMI l. making a
sood imprcssiaa
Brig Gen Chs, 7. stoas. q Mass, mar
RED IN Ne~ Orleans to lads q thar c,iy
Gen. Stene s Chef u stat -i,h Gen Bank
aud Is regarded an If sieui eibeer lie y
ihe Oeusial Nhg Formerly commanded on ibc
Upper Po'vmss and Ms 20 eaiteHe Els uu
pppuiar tia snspieious q NJ. loyalty re-
ccisei undue cfcience and brought upon
him a long imprisonment pbish is npv geu-
orally regarded a. unjust,
The Charleston Coafisr has bsen tempo
farily suspended There is possibility q
is editor also being suspended should he
ian into Gus hand.
VIM. II. Burr, stenographer IN the New
York super.,r Court, has resigned his posi-
ton because be /" canno, accept the humil-
ating position Of serving under a man 50
notoriously dislpyal and 80 universally de-
tested as john II. M'cunn."
Schuyler CclfaT. the uewly elected Speak
Ct Of he House. was born.ia Nsw York and
bred printer.
Gen Sickles aud other officers eensurcd
by Gen Ilalleck, have alrrady askel for
Courts Of Inquiry. II courts Of Inquiry
were granted 10 all the generals eensurrd
by the g neral in-chief 1t would take all the
rest Of the Union generals to Try them
Cen Michael Corcoran died recently from
injuries received by fall from his horse
lie had 5e married to his second wife but
a few weeks At the breaking out OF the
rebellion he vas about to be brought to trial
for refusing to obey orders and parade his
regiment. the famous Irish 69th, on the &C
casion Of the reception of the Prince Of
Wales in New York Gov Morgan prompt
~ qnashe these proceedings ag,insi him,
and he went with his regiment to the war
At the first Bull Run battle lie WAS taken
prisoner and suffered long captivity. On
being released he WAS made Brigader-
General, HE commission dating from the
time Of his capture. lie was engaged in he
battles before Richmond and has since been
stationed on The Dlackwatcr. Ills name was
recently brought in melancholy prominency
by his killing Ii. Col. Kimball, formerly Of
this State Gen. Corcoran has been regar.
ded as one Of the best Of the Irish heroes in
;he Union army.
Gen M'ClelIan's report covers about two
hundred pages Of manuscript, but the ac-
compauying documents extend to several
thousand pages.
Gen. Buford, the hes, cavalry officer in
the country, was at The time Of his death
sill young man, being less lhau forty years
Of age lie was born in Kentucky aud edu-
olied At West Point. lie had lately been
placed in command Of the cavalry in the
Army of the Cumberland. The very day on
which he died The President commissioned
him Major General
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29
SALE or rnr Omar RlBgLLloS

SALE or THE ORgAT REBELLION
-" Want d.. Agents 10 sell lie Grtsa
Rebellion
Such is the appeal which is found
in The advertising colutns Of the news
papers now.atday& lis evident iba|
the Great Rebellion mast selI out veal
.oon. Judgment WAS rendered agains|
il long ago, and al ~, e,Iiion wilI sooI
BE- Issued. II il could be sold at pa
waite sale, going Tor The original 60.
il is douiIlul about It's being able Il
pay a cent on The dollar. The CreaI
Rebellion has 10 cents il il bad "a
l0yed sense. il wouldn't have been I
Gr.at Rebellion. Bur The g II is
nearly pla, ed DOT that the most 40
YenlnrOus spectators are shy of 10
sesling IN il now Agents might, pc
hap.. b. found 10 tcll il, bat wh
wo,Id want 10 buy
The Great Rebellion will prOlabl
be pui up ai public yerdus, and iroI
prerent appearances General Graz
vii b. tie auction eer to knock
down. LEI ~ imagine The .ee,e
Anc oneer Grma fiioiding up Il
Great Rebellion. Woiul J shattered ~
rent -" Oti.i.'men, this j. Tie n
famed Great X. bellion. wisaI llere
leii u i. and ! nm going 10 sell il
the Lishes bidder What 10 ! lrar
Hos much am | offered! Il has bee
a very eosiIy piece Of furpisaFe, Cd
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-29

couxrs CbrHT The s,iAgncs Ia she ease
state "a Cos,slio VS. closed On SATURDAY ~
TIE arcamens II thc eoansel arr bev i
prosres., Tn cas- 5 agend y Mf Card
ner ana NJ Hall o. ihe par, n the StAie.
Ne Miner. si.s States A'ieHsey, hAsir.s
iecn sslslenly sammanoi 70 Washington ~
a Telegram Announcing lhe dangerous tilness
u his son. NJ u 4 Miuer
At be tine q going 70 pres. las pssL Ne
lsd Dot learned u the disposal u Jesse e
DasenPoFi, tired fer the murder u samuel
Wilson. and acquitted o. the ground 4 in
sanity. ~ passed through iowu on Mon
dsy GA his ny y Drattltbero where be is 10
le csnhuel IL the A-y igm