Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-16

reported that Charleston ha. been eyacu.
ated by ali the women and children. Fou,
iron. clads have been in Edisto river
twenty miles south of here, for a week
Admiral Dupont will be here to day, wher
it is said the bombardment will begin. Il
is reported that the army will remain a
Port Royal until after the bombar2ment
l think the report probable, as the rebel;
have had time to fortify the land ap
proaches so as to make them almost
impregnable. We have been engaged fol
the last two days in hanging chairs to the
sides of our vessels 80 as to protect the
machinery.
Port Royal, March 2s.-(By mail.)-The
heokuk arrived yesterday in coed conGi
ton. Four Monitors are in North Ediste
Inlet with three mortar schooners, distant
about Is miles by land from Charleston
The troops landed at Stone, are said to
have accompanied gunboat expedition
Firing has been heard there, but there is
nothing definite from that quarter. When
the balance of the Monitors will move to
the North Edisto is not known. The rebel
pickets are visible along the shores at
North Edisto. In the night signals, BY
colored lights, ere telegrsphed along the
coast from thence to Charleston.
The rebels at Savannah threaten r.
bring down their rams and attack and "a.
take Port Royal, sinking the Wabash and
Vermont, and capturing all the troops left
here by Gen. Hunter. Singular as il NAV
seem, store keepers at Hilton Head in
consequence of this threat, are selling their
dry goods and other stores lower than the
same articles can be bought in New York.
1t is said that an order has been sent bv
Gan. Hunter to withdraw our troops from
Brunswick and Fernandina.
A tremendous explosion took place in
the harbor OF Charleston few DAYS since
causing Earring sensation to the whole
blockading squadron, six miles off. 1t is
supposed to have been a premature ex.
plosion of submarine torpedo.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac,
April 9.-The Richmond Wing, in refer
ence to the situation of Charleston, says
Gail thoughts are now centered on that
city. Official intelligence was made public
early yesterday morning, that the enemy 5
iron clad fleet had attempted to cross the
bar and failed, but later in the day it was
announced that the gunboats and trans
ports had succeed in crossing, and were at
anchor. Our iron clads lay between the
forts, quietly awaiting the attack.
"Further intelligence is looked for with
great anxiety. The Yankees have made
no secret of their vast preparations for an
attack upon Charleston, and we may all
Apkicinoto to oopHict
Jackson, April 6.-New Orleans reports
Of the 1st inst, say that Banks crossed
with 10000 men at Donaldsonville, and
has gone down the bayou Plaquemine to
reinforce Weitzel, and attack the bayou
Teche country.
New York, April ga Suffolk COR
respondent of the Baltimore american
states that there was wemen's bread
riot in Petersburg, Va, few days since.
Daserters state that Longstreet is on
the Blackwater river, with the rebel d.
visions.
A special dispatch to the Post says Sill
dell has written to the rebel leaders that
England or France will adopt no inter.
vention measures, or recognize the rebels,
and advises them to make the best terms
possible to return to the Union.
A person who passed Charleston har.
Dor last Sunday noon states that nearly
all the iron-clads were then off that place.
The Lronsides was prepared for action,
nothing being visible but iron. The rest
of the fleet wes ready for the assault. On
Saturday few shells were fired at Fort
Sumter, to try the range, but no action
had been commenced
Philadelphia, April 9.-Philip Huger
Knights of the Golden Circle, have been
arrested at Reading and brought to this
city. They are now in prison here. Con-
siderable excitement exists in Reading in
regard to the affair. The mob threatened
to attack the Jail and release the prisoners
not knowing that they had been sent
off the Philadelphia. ..
Washington, April 9.-Si1ty or seventy
rebel prisoners have arrived here from
Gen. Stahel's division. They were cap
tured by Gen. Caplard's cavalry force, who
recently made q reconnaissance to Aide.
Middlebury and Ropersville, in Loudon
county, but fouad no enemy in force.
Small parties of rebels were however dis
covered and either dispersed or taken
prisoners. Only seventeen of them ack-
nowledged that they had any connection
with Moseley's gang. The remainder are
bushwhackers and citizens.
Over one hundred horses, including
some stolen from Gen. Stoughton and staff.
were recovered.
Cairo, April 9.-The following is the Ia
test from below:
Gen. Steele's division has landed at
Greenville, Mississippi. Their object is
no doubt to cooperate with the fleet for
the reduction of Fort Pemberton.
A Charleston telegram of the 18th ult.,
to the Mobile Tribune, says: 1t is off.
cially reported that the enemy landed
l 200 men on Coles Island, last night.
The supposed object of the enemy is a re-
to determine the best place of
operations by land and sea against
Charleston. The troops for the defence of
that city are said to be really in an excel
lent condition.
Fort Monroe, April 8.-The Richmond
Enquirer of April 9Th, has the following:
Headquarters near Berwick's Bay, via
Natchez, April Ito Gen. Cooper Il
have the honor to report the capture of
Federal gunboat Diana at this point to-
day. She mounts five heavy guns. The
boat is not severely injured, and will be
Immediately put in service. The eDemy's
loss in killed, wounded and missing is $50.
Signed, r. TAYLOR,
Rrigadier General.
New York, April 10 Tri6une's Wash.
ington special contains the following -
The rebels on the other side OF the Kappa
hammock are in receipt of unpleasant news.
They gather in knots, talk it over, and are