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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-22

attention to the efforts which are now be-
ing made TO procure an enlargement OF the
Erie canal by the National Government,
which measure | understand is now before
Congress, as one of military necessity. l
cannot more pointediy show the impor-
| lance of such an enlargement to orr agri-
cultural interests and commerce., than by
quoting few passages from letter ad :
dressed by the President of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company to the President
OF the State Agricultural Society OF Hin.
ois on that subject, of which a copy was
sent to me: The cultivation of the most
fertile land in the world is almost rendered
Improbable through the unnecessa ex-
pense OF handling and transferring our
crops to tide water. We are confined to a
narrow water course. The Erie canal
sutflced when the Northwest sent fiftv
millions OF Bushels Of grain, but is utterly
inadequate to taking off our present sur
plus OF upwards of one hundred and fifty
| millions OF bushels. 1t is almost idle to
extend the internal improvements Of the
Northwest, or to urge the farmers
to produce more, while every acre cnlti
waited adds to the volume of business which
already chokes the narrow channels of
| the Erie Canal and three trunk lines of
| railway. a broad water course from
Lake Erie to the Hudson, through which
our lake vessels can float without break.
ing bulk, will cheaper the cost of trans
portatlon to the point at which we can
supply the European markets profitably
| under al circumstances. T" This letter,
which contains many valuable suggestions,
| will lay before any committee you may
| appoint on this subject.
The enlargement of the Fox and Wis.
| consln River Improvement, so as 10 make
it OF capacity suitable for the passage OF
gunboats, will also, | learn, occupy the
attention Of our National Legislature Its
Importance to our State can scarcely be
| overrated. The Impr, vement is now, as
Is claimed by the company charged with
It's building, nearly completed 10 the man
ner required by the laws OF this State and
the supulations &c that company, and is
at present the only direct naVigable water
communication between the Mississippi
| and tie great western lakes
would respectfully suggest that you
memoriaiize Congress upon these two
lmportant national improvements, and
Gail the attention of our Representatives
II Congress thereto.
| FINANCIAL CONDITION..
am happy to be able to state to you
that the finances of the State are in good
condition. The reports of the Secretary
of State and State Treasurer will exhibit
to you in Detail the receipts and expend:-
lures OF the several State funds for The ifs
Cal year ending September 3Oth, 1862. In
Keeping with long established custom, [
here give you the general result of the
transactions Of The most important funds
during the calendar year ending Dec, 3lst,
1862.
GENERAL FUND.
The transactions OF the year ia the gen.
eral fund, provided tor the current eXpen-
ses OF State Government, are as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-22

The condition of the State University in
an educational point of view during The
past year has been very satisfactory. Al
though large number OF the students
have exchanged the lnusket and sword for
theil books and studies, and are serving
our country in the ranks of the army, the
number OF students during the summer
term was not much less than last year. and
the number now in attendance | learn is
larger than at any previous winter term.
The University has able Professors, and as
an lnstit -tion OF learning is Il credit TO the
State.
The finances of the University continue
to remain, however, in an unsatisfactory
condition. The total productive capital
of the fund on the lst of October, 1862.
according to the books, was S243, 2S3.lS.
This should have yielded an income of
Sl7:O29 81, but did yield only. up to the
1st OF january, 1868, $l4, lO2 9S, the de-
ticiency arising from forfeltures OF Univer-
sity lands. The University Fund Income
on the 3lst day of December stood as fol-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-22
STATE PRISON.

Your attention is partic 4larly called to
the condition and management OF the
State Prison. Under existing laws the
State Prison Commissioner is elected
every two years by the people; he has tie
sole management and control of the pris-
on in all its various branches and details, is
its treasurer and warden at The same time.
No man, without previous experience in
the management of such an institution.
can probably assume that position with
out committing some errors of Judgment.
We all have to learn by experience, and
every incumbent Of that office will prOba
bly, agree with me that his first years expe-
rience was of great value to him, and en-
abled him during the second year 20 dis
charge the diversified and manifold duties
of his Office better and with more advan-
tage TO the State, and more economically
TO carry on the institution. Yet at the
end of the second year the principle of
rotation in office will generally lead to an
other years apprenticeship of new in
cumbent. a large portion of the annual
current expenses OF the prison is probably
due to these frequent changes Il the per-
son of the Commissioner. The report of
che State Prison Commissioner shows an
estimated indebtedness on the first of jan
uary, 1868, over and above the $40, 900
appropriated for current expenses of So
900, discrepancy between the estimated
expenses on the basis of which the appro-
priation was made and the actual expendi-
lures, which is surprisingly. large. Sound
policy would seem to dictate that the sc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-22

Balance Dec. 31st, 1S61..... .. s6,01l 10
Receipts. .............. 1906 so
Total receipts s22,o7o 90
Disbursements .......... ............. 1877 25
Balance in the Treasury Dec. 3lst, 1862 si,75S S5
OF this Income there is by law appro-
priated annually 25 per cent to the School
Fund, % per cent to the Normal School
Fund, and SO per cent. to the Drainage
Fund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-22

Total number of children between four
and twenty years of age. ............ 3OS.O 56
Whole number OF pupils attending
school during the year: -. 49,. 1896
Of which there under four years
of age..,......,........ ..:.............. 1920
ana over twenty years OF age... 2O49
ing the winter term ,.;.............. 2,s49
Number of female teachers employed
during the winter term .........:.:... 1910
Number of male teachers employed dur
ing the summer term. .........,. 41S
Number of female teachers employed
during the summer term. ...,. 3462
Total number OF school houses....-..... 5000
Total school taxes raised S7O3,2 1862 So
State 1und apportioned during the year 149,o9l 90
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
War in Central America,

anama, April q.
President Carrera of Guatemala has
again determined to attempt the invasion
of Salvador with nearly four thousand
men, and to start on his expedition on the
18th of May.
He will meet with great opnc ,.,tion and
there is very fair che, ce If his be;ns
again defeated. " '''0
oni lie OF is unpopular in Guatemala,
Ia the Salvadorans are all prepared to
fight.
Barrios, the President of Salvador, has
made himself very popular, but unfortu-
nately he has made enemies by getting up
a revolution against the legitimate PIles;-
dent of Nicaragnnss, and has Already sent
e.n army Of invasion across the frontier,
and is thus involved in two wars.
Jerez, with eighteen hundred men, was
marching on Pueblo, which he would prob
ably take.
Martinez was fortifying, and determined
to make a strong resistance.
1t is unfortunate that the industry o
Salvador should be interrupted, as she
has been making great efforts to outdc
Costa RIGA in coffee growing,
Jesus Jurienes has been elected Presi
dent of Costa RIGA.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
PHILADELPHIA. Ma,

The Enquirer of this city contains
the following highly important intelligence
from Washington
News from Hooker's army by steamer
Hero is conflicting and meager.
Accounts pretty generally agree that
the rebels reoccupied Fredericksburg and
they held the town at the time of the He
ro's departure.
The nights below are jointly occupied
by both.
The position on the nights occupied by
our forces on Sunday morning, was re-
taken after desperate resistance by fresh
reinforcements from Longstreet's corps.
The fighting on Monday was not gener-
al or terrific in its character as was gener-
ally expected.
1t was thought that the battle of Tues
day would be fraught with highly impor-
tant if not final results.
The general impression among passen-
gers from Acquia Creek appears to be that
Hooker will hold his own, but still the
news is indefinite. 1t is thought that
although the rebels reoccupied Freder-
icksburg, this movement on their part was
but part and parcel of Hooker's plan, and
that the rebels would either be bagged
therein, or retreat and fall into the hands
of the Federal army.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
RIOT OVER VALLANDIGHAM'S
ARREST.
Great destruction of Property
q. S. Troops put down the Rioters.
Hooker drives the rebels two miles
on Monday-Hein,zel reinfor.
cling him-The Vermont boys save
SedxNyick's forces Sedgwick re.
crosses the river and marches To
join Hooker.
New York, NAV 6

~N' tSiN' W
The Washington Republican of Tuesday
evening says that Hooker on Monday sue
ceeded in accomplishing several important
movements. one of which forced Lees
wbola army back more than two miles, in
fieting upon the rebels great ~. .s m Killed,
wounded and captured.
Several charges were led by Hooker in
person.
The Tribune's correspondent, writing
Tuesday morning from Falmouth, says the
enemy have regained Fredericksburg, but
cannot hold 1t as before, our army being
on their flank and rear.
The rebels are thought to have pom
toons, and precautions were taken to pre-
vent raid across the river. 8,
The news from the extreme right is sat
isfactory.
HentzeIman is said to be near at hand
with relnfercements from Washington.
Sedgwick was holly engaged all day
Monday on Fredericksburg heights, the
rebels pressing him at all points. "
men were obliged to give way betor- lis
whelming masses of rebels, ar % over 1:
comfture seemed certain. Id MS as
mont brigade made when the Yer
nulsino them arI lerocious charge, re-
that portior ~ securing the safety u
III =, of the army.
% slaughter of the enemy here neal
oanks' Ford was perfectly horrible
Whole brigades of the rebels beng liter
ally wiped out. 1t was one of the most
dazzling charges yet made. Sedgwick
however recrossed the river in face of tht
enemy after midnight, the enemy rakins
] our bridges with artillery, causing grea
loss of life. He Immediately marched tc
| join Hooker's main army.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
T.r IsrrRysr or NoRrnrS woRK-

Tue INTEREST or NoRrnES Work
,scMEN IN EMANCIPATION No argu-
mept Is used with more effect against
emancipation than the false one thatit win
cheaper labor at the North, Il needs but
an honest consideration of the matter to
make 1t clear that it vii have just the OPP
posite effect. An essay on this subject
WAS lately read by F, B. Porter before
the republican association of Detroit,
Mich, in which the whole ground was gone
over in sensible and convincing manner,
The writer proved from the figures of the
census that there is no tendency of the ne
yroes to emigrate northward, and argued
that there will be no such emigration after
the negro is free in the South; that he
will prefer to remain there and work for
wages. The effect of emancipation upon
northern industry and wages is well stated
as follows:
at is doubtless true that emancipation
will diminish the number of the colored
cultvators of the southern staples. We
shall witness the same results which fol-
lowed emancipation in the British West
Indies, The colored women will cease to
labor in the fields; they will minister to
the comforts Of their families IN their free
homes. The colored mon will not work
% many hours per day as they now do !;
the colored children viii be sent to school.
But ,hese things will render fair wages all
the more certain to plantation laborers (;
and fair wages to them will cause fair wa
ges TO be paid throughout the South, and
SO will increase wages at the North.
But more than this, the southern people
the whites as well as the colored-must
become vastly more extensive consumers
of northern products than they now are.
The wealth of the South is in the hands
of less than four hundred thousand slave
holders, and very few of these indulge in
the Injuries which are enjoyed by the ma
jority of men in easy circumstances at the
North. The great mass of the non slave
holding whites do not use as Injuries the
articles of food, clothing and furniture
which are necessaries in the home of every
intelligent and industrious northern work
man. Fair wages will increase the wants
both of the white and colored population
of the South, and these wants must be
supplied, to great extent, bys northern
labor. The demand for northern manu-
features especially will be greatly increased
at the south. Northern manufactures W Il
therefore be multiplied, and the wages of
those employed upon them will be increas-
cd. The increase of their wages will les
sen the number of those who will be
brought up to other occupations, and in
those. too, wages must increase, and thus
also will emancipation better the condition
of workinemen throughout the North
That the administrator. may take no step
backward until the last slave ~ IT. the last
rebel shall be free, should be the earnest
prayer of every working man who wishes
.sl'her the well being of his country G; Of
| BIS Children
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
Important Foreign News.

New \ orK, May b.
The steamship Australian from Liver
pool the 25th and Queenstown the Goth,
arrived at 9 o'clock.
An important debate had taken place III
both Houses Of Parliament concerning the
seizures of British ships IN neutral waters,
and the protection granted by Adams to
Mexican traders. Many speakers urged
that such proceedings cannot be tolerated.
Roebuck declared himself for war to put
down upstairs and insolence. Ministers
and their supporters counselled modera-
ton and deprecated the violence of some
speakers. Lord Palmerston simply said
matters were being considered; but Rus
sell said the seizure of the Dolphin and the
conduct of Adams would be represented
to the Washington government for redress.
In the House of Lords on the oath Lord
Robesdale called attention to interference
with mails on ships seized by the federals.
Lord Derby saw nothing more monstrous
than the claim Of Americans to deal with
such mails, and he was astonished that the
government acquiesced. Lord Russell
said the practice was m degree sane
toned by Stowell, but instructions had
been modified. He would obtain the opin-
ion of the law officers of the crown and lay
it on the table.
Lord Hersfall called attention to the
seizure of the gun boat Alexandra, He
asserted that there was nothing to justify
it and denied that she was for the Confed-
crates.
The Alton eyGeneral justified the sez-
ure of the Alexandria and said the case
would take its legal course.
The British squadron of the Pacific is
to be strengthened.
Continental news is unimportant. The
Polish insurgents continue active.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07

The CAUSE OF VALLANDIGHAM's
AaREsr.-The facts stated in the follow
ing dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, to the
Chicago Tribune probably had something
to do with the arrest Of Vallandigham.-
The dispatch says:
The infamous Vallandigham made
speech here last evening, in which he de-
nouncsd Gen. Burnside's order, and said
that the court martials beng held at Gin
cinnat were illegal, and that he would resist
them. Vallandigham was to speak at
Mount Vernon, little town in the back
woods of Ohio, to-day, and it is probable
he spoke his sentiments more freely Gen.
Burnside had sent up portion Of his
staff in citizens dress to report him, and
We should not be at all surprised to learn
tAat Vallandigham had got himself into a
scrape.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PURE BOURBON WHISKY
BOTTLED BY
uD0LPHO WOLFE.
70 THE puRIIl.

TO THE PUBLIC.
Having been solicited by Physicians, Druggists,
Groeers and private families to add TO my business
" Pure Bourbon Whisky in bottles the same as
/ am and have been doing with my "Sehiedam
schnapps," to seal it with my seal, and add my
certificate TO the LABEL of its undoubted purity,
am happy TO say that, after great deal of diff
Guilty, have concluded arrangement with two
of the largest and Oldest stillers in Kentucky for
a regular supply.
The Whisky will be put up in quart bottles,
and packed in cases of one dozen each.
Craving for the following letter careful and at
tentive perusal, l remain yours, e..
UDoLPHo WOLFE.
NEW YoRK, January Seth, 1863
UDoLPHo WOLFE, Esq, % Beaver ST., New York
DEAR SIR: The want of Pure Liquors for Med
icnal purposes has been long felt by the profession
and thousands of lives have been sacrificed by the
use of adalterated articles.
We have tested the Bourbon Whisky which you
sent US, and consider it justly entitled to the high
reputation you claim for it,
We would recommend you to appoint some of
tbs respectable Apothecaries in different parts OF
the United States as Agents for the sale of your
Bourbon Whisky, where the profession can obtain
the same, when needed for medicinal purposes.
Wishing you success in your new enterprise,
We remain your obedient servants,
VALENTINE Morn, NJ. D., No !, Gramarcy
Park.
j. NJ. CARNocHAE, NJ. D., Professor Of Clinical
Surgery, Surgeon Chief to the State
Hospital, Sc, No. IA, East Sixteenth Street,
LEWIS A. sAyRE, M. D., 795 Broadway.
II. p. DEWEEs, NJ. D., 79l Broadway.
JOSEPH WoRsTER, NJ. D., l20 Ninth Street.
NELSON STRLLE, M. D., 81 Bleecker Street.
JOHN OREILLY, M. d., $50 Fourth Street,
B. J. RAPHAEL, NJ. D., Professor of the Pr;n.
Siples and Practice Of Surgery, New York
Medical College, &C., %, Ninth Street, and
others.
TO COUNTRY MRReHAE
DRUGGISTS,
PRIVATE FAMILIES,
beg leave to inform the Public / have ap-
pointed the following firms, in the City of New
York, Agents for the sale Of this Pure Bourbon
Whisky, where samples can always be seen, and
will soon be for sale by every Grocer, Druggist,
Apothecary and Hotel in the United States.
UDOLPHo WOLFE,
% Beaver Street, New York.
HALL & RUCKLE, 2lS Greenwich Street.
j. s. ASPINWALL, SO William Street.
PINCH0TT & BRUEN, pa Fulton Street.
coek, sIEVER & AGATZ, so7 Washing
d. S. BARNES & co, 2o2 Broadway.
GALE ROBINSON, 1856 Greenwich Street.
JOHN n. HAYWARD & CO., 20 Delaney
5. LININGToN SON, 2l6 From. Street.
HOYT & BLANCHARD, 2l4 Fulton Street.
g. sIERoK CO., 2io Washington Street.
J. 7. BECKwITH, 252 Washington Street.
GI,IAM A. K0RNRp wo,% &C.,.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
LOngstreet not with Lee-The recap.
ture Of Fredericksburg unimpOr-
tant-Beauregard AT Kichm Ond.
New York. Nav 6.

New York, May 6.
From various published sources the fol-
lowing is compiled
Longstreet's forces are not with Lee,
but are between Richmond and Suffolk.
Gen. Hooker, in answer to question
from the President on Monday night says
the matter of retaking fredericksburg by
the rebels was of no consequence.
Gen. Hooker keeps his lines of commu-
nication clear. Ammunition and rations
go forward freely, Notwithstanding des-
perate attempts made by therebels to take
Banks Ford and thus cut our line Of sup
plies.
1t is rumored that Beauregard has
reached Richmond with some forces from
Charleston, and taken command of the
defences around that city. "s2yfT,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
Large batch of disIOyalists 10 be
sent South.

ST. Louis, May 0.
About 100 more of the most prominent
and active secessionists of this city were
arrested to-day, and Will probably be sent
south in few days. The list, which is
said to embrace several hundred, embraces
some of our largest merchants, lawyers,
doctors, and active business and protes-
sional men. No favoritism will be shown
guilty disloyalists. They will have to so,
together with their families. The wives
and families of officers in the rebel service
it is also said will be sent beyond the lines.
Several spies have been convicted by
military commission now in session here,
and are awaiting sentence.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
Rutland, VT, April is, lsss.-d&wiy N'
SIR JAMES CLARKE,s FEMALE PILLS.

This we'll known medicine is no imposition, but
a safe remedy for Female Difficulties and obstruo-
uons, irom any cause whatever; and although q
powerful remedy, il contains nothing hurtful to
the constitution. To married ladies II is pecul-
iarly suited. 1t will, in q short time, bring on
the monthly period with regularity.
In all cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections,
exertion, Palpitation Of the Heart Mysteries, and
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when all other
means have failed; and although powerful rene
dy, do not contain iron, oalomel, anthony, or
any thing hurtful TO the constitution,
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package which should be carefully preserved.
For full particulars get pamphlet, free, of the
agent.
N. B.-sl and postage stamps enclosed TO any
authorized agent, will ensure bottle containing
over SO pills by return mail
Sold by Pond & Morse. febs;d&wS
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
The "Devils'' en- route for Charles.
ton..The NansemOnd clear of Reb.
els..RebeIs retreating.
Fortress Monroe, Nav 5.

Fortress Monroe, May 5.
The steamship S. R. Spaulding arrived
this afternoon.
She left Hilton Head on Saturday, the
I'd, and Beaufort, n. c., yesterday. She
brings no news, and reports all quiet in
both departments.
The United States transport steamer
Ericsson arrived this morning with the
"Devils" in tow.
The Nansemond river is clear of the
rebel batteries and was opened to naviga-
ton yesterday.
The rebel forces have retreated, ours
pursuing, across the Blackwater.
The United States gunboat Young Ro-
yer has taken the place of the Mystic in
guarding Hampton Roads.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
The Dayton O., Riot.

Cincinnati, May 6.
Dayton has been comparatively quiet
to-day. About 30 ring leaders in last
nights riot have been arrested without re-
sistance and placed in Jail. The Courier
newspaper has been suppressed. Its edi-
tor has been arrested and brought here.
The soldiers removed a swivel from the
Empire Office, and also took possession of
two wagon loads of muskets stored in the
Light Iouaves armory. Every precau-
ion has been taken to prevent a renewal
If the outbreak. The liquor stores have
oeen closed and the telegraph lines have
been repaire:, so that communication with
the east is re-established.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-07
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.

Farmers, families and others can purchase no
remedy equal to DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment,
for dysentery, cholie Group, chronic rheumatism,
sore Threats, toothache, sea-sickness, cuts burns
swellings, bruises, old Sores headache, MOSQUITO
bites, pains in The limbs, chest, back, &c. If il
does not give relief the money will be refunded.
All that is asked is trial. and use IT according to
the directions.
Or. ToBIAs-Dear Sir: have used your Vene-
tian Liniment in my family for number Of years,
and believe it to be the best article for what il is
recommended that have ever used For sud-
den attack OF Group it is invaluable. / have no
hesitation in recommending it for all the uses it
prof 3sses TO cure. have sold it for many years,
and it gives entire satisfaction.
CHAS. H. TRIMMER
Quakertown, N. j., May s, 1858.
Price rs and so cents. Sold by all druggists
0fce Sc Cortlandt street. New York
SuQu