Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-02-05


amoras. four miles from shore, the carg
consisting of molasses belonging to
Spanish merchant. On the 9th off Car
denss she captured and burned the bri
Cora Ann, of Maine. She was burne'
only one mile from shore. Soon after sh
captured and destroyed two more briggs
| A schooner arrived at Havana, report:
| the pirate alabama last seen with Brit
| ish flag flying, steering for the Bahamas
| The q. S. 81 Gamer Reanny came to Ha
vana on tho I'D, having been fired into BY
| a Spanish man of-war. The American
| Consul ordered the Reanny to proceed
with the gunboat Oneida as a convoy
The Peanny had the American flag flying
| when fired on. She had mails and Gov.
eminent dispatches.
The gunboat Hdcbusett arrived at LA
vana on the evening of the 23d 10 hours
after the pirate left. She coaled, and left
Immediately in pursuit. The rebels at
Havana were in high glee. Elk consul
Helm. secesh agent, holds receptions every
week. Mayor Woods daughter was pres.
ent at the last one. Two vessels with cot
ton arrived on the 23d The Florida is
commanded by Capt. Moffat, formerly of
the Z. S. N.
Philadelphia, Jan. 29.-In the court of
Quarter Sessions, Judge Ludlow requested
tue Grand Jury to lay other business aside
until the authority OF the State had been
vlndicated, by directing the jury to hold
consultation and take action on the arrest
OF Mr.. Boullean, the proprietor of the Eoe-
nang journal and closing his establish
ment; to call before them all concerned
that they may be asked under what au.
thorrty they acted, and why he, Boilean,
was removed from the State
The Judge stated he acted on his own
authority in this matter, without consult
ing brother Judges.
New York, Jan. 29.-The Tri6une's
special dispatch states that Gen. Burnside
yesterday intormall y rendered his resigna-
ton as an officer of the army, TO the Pres
ldent, but Mr.. Lincoln declined t. Eeceive
it, remarking that he had "other fish for
him to fry" Ger. Burnside rejoined that
he hoped to be set at work at once. He
would willingly accept any command, he
cared not how small, but he was extreme
ly reluctant to wear Major Generals star
and draw Major Generals pay, while do.
ing nothing to earn his honors or his
money.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-We have received
from the headquarters of the cavalry bri.
gada at Fairfax q. a., the following infors
mation, dated Jan. 27--6 P. M.--Last night
our plckets at Chantilly were driven in by
detachment of Stuart's rebel cavalry,
Col. Percy Windham, comm anding the
brigade, immediately started with some
2OO men of the 9th New York, and 1st
Virginia cavalry in pursuit of the enemy.
After pursuing them at a rapid rate some
~ miles, he scame up with them at Md
dleburgh. Maj Hammond, 5sh N. Y.
cavalry had the advance, and fell upon
their rear with great celebrity. After
brilliant skirmish he succeeded in captur.
Ing 26 of them aud scattering the others
IN all directions. We also captured seve-
raj head of fine cattle.
New York, Jan. 29.-Richm md papers
OF the 23d contain the following intellj-
gence: There are various rumors In circu-
lation in regard to Affairs on the coast of
North Carolina, but nothing reliable as to
the operations of the enemy at Newbern.
1t Is not thought, however, that any for
ward movement has yet been made. TIE
weather tor several days along the coast
has been very unfavo:able to an advance.
Wilmington, N. O Jan. Cot is re-
ported at Sutf)lk that the Yankees had
burned the bridges at Jacksonville and at
Slow q. H., and had returned towards
Newbern. All is quiet here. 1t has
been ascertalned that the Yankee forcs
near Jacksonville consists of two aud q
malt regiments of infantry, 600 cavalry
and SIX pieces of artillery, under comm and
OF Dol. Emory. They have attempted no
forward movement as yet.
a letter from Suff,lk, Va, to the Her
0td, states that the New York Mounted
Rifles seized $4,000 worth of Confederate
property at Sandy Gross Roads, seven
miles from Galesville, and in the direction
OF the Chowan river. The seizure EN-.
Traced large quantities of cotton, salt bro .
visions, and other merchandise. ,be
goods were owned by Winslow & Russell.
and were ready to be shipped across the
ChoWan river and within the Confetlerate
lines.
st: Louis, Jan. 2S.-A large and entho-
slastlc meeting was held to night in the
Turner's Hall to ratify the Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation. Speeches
We're MADE and resolutions adopted ap-
proving the Presidents action.
Fayetteville, Ark, Jan. 27.-An en,hu.
slastlc Union demonstration occurred here
yesterday. Over one thousand loyal citi.
zens OF Arkansas were present. Speeches
were made by DR.. Johnson, a prominent
Union refugee, Col. Bishop, 1st Ark. cav
airy, and others. Fifteen home guard
companies organized and wished to be &C.
cepted as Ark. militia. Hundreds of citizens
signed petition to Congress to order an
election of member of Congress from
this district. Citizens having arms in their
possession have given them up for the de.
Tense Of their homes. The Union senti.
ment is daily growing stronger in this
section.
Washington, Jan. 28.--The Senate to.
day confirmed nomination of W. T. Otto.
of Indiana to be assistant Secretary of the
Interior.
The Navy Department has received
official information of the cansure and
sinking of toe q. S. steamer Hatterus bv
the Alabama. The facts are substantislly
the same as heretofore reported.
Philadelphia, Jan. 28-The Provost
guard has possession of the Eoening Jour-
nal ofice.
Fort Monroe, Jan. 27.-The Vanderbilt
is now at anchor in the Roads and baa
been for several days taking in coal. The
Reehawken is at Newport News.
Baltimore, Jan. 28-3 P. Mt rained
heavily here all last night. This was fol-
lowed by a northeast snow storm, which
sat in at daybreak this morning. Snow
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