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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01
From the 1lth Wisconsin.
CAMP ON BLACK RIVER,


Wayne Co., Mo-, Dec. 9th, 1862.
Editors of State Journal Our regi-
ment is in the LIST brigade of the 1st di-
vision, Army Southeast Missouri. Our
brigade is composed of the lth Wisconsin,
$50 Hin OILS and 1st Nebraska. under the
command of Col. Harris. The troops in
Gen. Benton's division came up the river
with Gen. Steele, and they are considered
some of the best in this department..
We are encamped on Black river, six
teen miles from Patterson and the same
distance above Reeves Station. The
pioneers have been building bridges and
repairing roads since we have been here.
and large amount of forage has been
collected.
Gen. Davidson may unite with Gen.
Schofeld, and march to Little Rock via
Batesvile. If we do so, our supplies will
come from Pilot Knob over this road,
which is much better than the road we
travelled last spring. The telegraph CORPS
have put up the wire fer several miles, the
other side of the river.
We have a pontoon bridge with this
division, but permanent bridges must be
built for our supply trains. Capt Miller
superintended the building of very sub.
stantial bridge across this river. We shall
have to bridge Current river at Van Bu-
rem.
The camps were located in the woods,
which have been cleared up, ard our
neighbor Brewer is rejoicing at the pros
pect of good crop OF corn next year. 1t
is the first time have known the soldiers
to benefit place. We have not touched
q rail.
Some of the boys wishing to change
their diet, borrowed mule to take some
corn to mill On the other side of the river.
The pickets stopped them with the infor-
nation that Reeves band of guerrilles
was only few miles from the MILL He
is brother of Hiram Reeves, who was
Gen. Steele's guide last spring. His men
are we'll armed, and some of them daring
enough to come on the bluffs opposite to
our camp.
A party was sent out after them this
morning 1t consisted of a small squad
of cavalry, and about fifty mounted in-
ments commanded by Col. Shunck of the
Sth Ind. Tie large number of commits
stoned officers to SO small force, and the
variety in the outfit, caused some remark.
Cur train went back to Pilot Knob yes
terday, which will detain US here week
longer.
The first days of winter have been very
pleasant and the roads in excellent
condition, which makes US anxious to ad-
vance.
The men have never been healthier than
at the present time. The ague troubles
US the most
The farmers have not been in the habit
OF taking paper money and as many of
them cannot read, they sometimes receive
counterfeit confederate notes, and | have
heard of instances where brass suffers
checks were passed for gold pieces.
Green backs are getting scarce, and the
paymaster would be received with much
rejoicing.
The numerous private foraging exped-
tons bring in pigs and poultry for sundry
messes, and we have had some venison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01
~ The MaDitOwoc 7r;bune

~ The Manitowoc Tribune SAYS in
regard to the draft in that county. and
the recent order of the Governor for q re-
examination ofthose exempted last fall:
Gov. Solomon has exhibited in connec-
ton with this affair not only patience and
industry, but al amount of Judgment al
most as rare as it is creditable All class
es unite in universal commendation Of his
untiinchlng course, and if We have failed
hitherto IN awarding the praise to which
he has on more than one occasion shown
that he was entitled, we do not propose to
withhold it on this occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01

!, 81 A special Washington dispatch Of
1he i9th, to the Chicago Times, says the
leoeis 40 not appear to be very exulsant
thousn they were confident of the resnlt
when the battle opened. They were mncl
surprised to think that we escaned tha
cut de sac prepared for US, as they had !,
all fixed to cut off our retreat AnotbeI
days delay, and they confidently antici.
pated the capture of our entire army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01
The Battle of Prairie Grove
olh'ial List of Killed and Wounded ot
the Goth Wisconsin,.

2oAk1ERs Goth RECT WIS Vols.
battle held near Illinois Creek, Ar,
December eth, 1862
Of Wisconsin '''
uovERNoR Il have the honor to en-.
I a copy OF my official report to Gen.
heron. Also list of killed and wound.
ed: l can only say that the Goth ree;meut
behaved nobly, and has done honor 70 tbe
otale ana the Governor that sent it. We
fought against superior numbers, bnt tho
10Th advanced boldly, and although forced
to fall back a few hundred wards af.er
capturing whole battery from the enc.
my, finally routed them. l shall send fnr.
ther particulars by next mail. IN great
haste.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
henry BERTRAM.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01
From the Wisconsin State Journal.
GONG OF THE SIXTEENTH.

thousand strong before the foe,
4 stalwart band we stood,
On Shiloh's field, where first our arms,
Baptized themselves in blood:
Then fought the Sixteenth " long and we'll"
where glanced our crest the foemanf fell.
From far-of homes upon the air
There cpme thrilling wall,
O God our comrades orphaned babes
And wives with weeping pale
The loyal Sixteenth gave to thee
Most precious lives, oh Liberty.
But soon we closed our broken ranks,
Our work was but begun;
Roads must be made through poison swampr,
Beneath the blistering sun:
The true Sixteenth with ready will,
Our country found US working still.
Aud though we longed for northern airs,
Our burning brows to fan;
And cool before our sleeping eyes,
Wisconsin's rivers ran;
Through toll or pain, was never heard,
From brave Sixteenth repining word.
And when at length so thinned our ranks,
As scarce to bear name,
Our banner blue, through shot and she'll,
Told traitors whence we came.
Still mid the brave the bright 16
Foremost in fight and chase was seen.
And now the last. with blistered feet,+
We meet the rebel horde,
Fix bayonets drive them from the place
Rang out our leaders word:
The Sixteenth bayonets glance and ring,
Then forward toward the foe they spring.
Huzza Sixteenth our country's foes
We've bold defiance thrown;
Well yield not till the contest ends
Or the last man goes down;
Huzza then raise the battle cry,
Sixteenth for Union! Liberty
MADISON
AS we came near Waterford the enemy openei
pom US with shot and shell. The Fourteenth
ere IN advance, the Sixteenth came next those
#o regiments ordered to form in line and dis
,dge the enemy. In five minutes they were re ady
18th fixed bayonets, and though 1 believe every
ian in the ranks was suffering from blstered fe et
OF word of complaint was uttered by them
fTtrUct frOrl priDnfe LATTER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01

HIGHLY PPoBABrE.-The Louisville
Jourhat says that "if Gen. MoCLELLAN
had been III command at Fredericksburg,
no order from Washington. no pressure
on the part of the people, could have
forced him to attack the rebel forti6ca-
tions." We are OF the same opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01

WISCONSIN WoUNDED.-Iu a list of
woun ded at the Battle of Fredericksburg,
published in the n. 7. Tribune, are the
following:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01

~ Hon. WM. II. Polk, of Tennessee.
a brother of President Polk, died at Nash.
vile on the 18th. He was LAWYER bv
profession, fashionable, brilliant, s fast''
man, and had kept his faith to the Union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-01-01

He tossed the heavy hair from his brow,
and his eyes were tull OF pain, and looking
at her he said. 81 will not explain to Won,
my brave little one. | would get away
tonight if | could, but Jackson's scouts
would prevent my reaching the Union
| lines, so must 60 with the traitors. and
take my chance of escape before battle. u
IF you fail ?" questioned the aching
voice OF the girl with her face turned fear
ingly up TO his.
A half snile-a horrid one curled his
lip. I'm dying for my country then,
We" -musingly, "just as much, God will
call it So"
Mays forced strength failed her, and
the natural clinging weakness of the child
rushed back at this. 80 George! George !
why can't die too9"
He shivered rnvulsively, and sharp
sobs shook the slig, form which he held
close to his heart.
81 cannot, l cannot bear it,nshe wall.
ed, " am so alone without you. George -
You used 10 tell me of Saviour, who
knew all about sorrow" he said softly,
brushing one hand over his eyes.
Presently she was still, and he told her
quietly all he had to say before he went
This was the last time be should see her.
May took the little pocket Bible which be
carried, held it up where the light from
the kitchen window streamed upon its
pages, then she placed the silkep flag with.
In, and silently showed him where the
stars of hope pointed. Hastings read by
the dim light, :" he shall give His angels
charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy
ways"
".You will keep it?"
"Always." z-.'s.S &sEa
A business was in his voice; he waited
a moment.
Little May, had hoped to call you
my wife some day, but-well, you will be
taken care of, if l never come back" his
voice failed, he broke down utterly
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16
East Saginaw, Mich,

Their Stock consists Of a large and well select
ell variety of Domestic and staple
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16
CROCKERY & GLASSWARE

A large and beautiful variety of Lamps, Look
ing Glasses, Chamber sets common and fine
Taole Cutlery, common and silver Forks and
Spoons, Egg Why's and Bdsteys, Pocket Knives
Shears, Scissors, &C. with a general variety of
Yankee Notions, ms Pins, Needles, Thread, But
TONS &c. Dress Trimmings, Ladies' Gloves and
Hosiery in great variety.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16
Grx. G1LMonr.-A corresnondel

GEN. GILMoRE.-A correspondent
thus pencils Gen Gilmore.
That young man with full beard,
bushy hair, square forehead, and
black restless eye is Gen. Gilmore
He is not very demostrative, and as
he is q man of business, you must not
expect an invitation to stay all night.
Hc islnot rapid in conversation, but
chooses his words, as he does posi-
tons for batteries, with deliberation.
He comprehends you, however, in
stantly, and if you are n deserter Civ
ING linn information his questions are
few but comprehensive, or if you speak
of his present operations you will CANT
no Additional knowledge, but inovita-
blv conclude that he is a man who has
unbounded confidence i'll himself and
his ability to execute his plans.
This self-confdence, however, is far
from pride, neither does it manifect
itself in houghty demoanor. He is
now smoking a cigar, and tipped leis-
urely back in his chair, he is reading
a novel THAT is cool, you say Yes,
il is very cool for this climate, and
more so, for ISIS present position; which
is within range Of she enemv's guns.
lie has been up to the front this NOR
ming, under fire, and assuring himself
that everything is working admirably,
he returns to his tent, issues orders.
dispatches members of his staff hither
md thither, keeps himself posted in
reSNd to every detail, and he is ta-
king a,Siesta.
We Will not disturb him in this mo-
mont of peace. And yet we might as
.well have SAID, "Gen., Charleston is
hound 10 fall" and watched the sly
evinkle of his eye, for here comes
Apaoe Col. Turner, his Chief of Artil-
ley, a young, sprightly officer, with
Intelligence from the front. This, then
Is Gen. Gilmore, who reduced Pulaski
NJ seigo when older heads lauhged at
o!ans, and is now prosecuting a
>fsige though far more gigan-
NOUS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16

The Troy Wing says the entire as
sets Of a recent bankrupt were nine
children. The creditors acted mag
unanimously and let him keep it.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16

DUEL BETWEEN LDAIEs-REMARLABLE
EscAPE.--On Monday forenoon seve-
raj ladies, while on a visit to friends
house, short distance from Gray's
Ferry, We're amusing themselves by
singing and dancing, when one of
them, a resident Of Baltimore, sang a
verse of the "Bonny Blue Flag; one
of the other jestingly said, you're u
rebel, ~ at which another commenced
the "Southren Marsellaise; !" whom it
was finished the lady who had been
called rebel, said, 81 wish we had
pistols; I'd fight duel with you for
calling me a rebel" At this a daugh-
ter of tho gentleman at whose house
they were, said, Eve have pistols in
the house, but they are not loaded.
They were brought; and in order to
give it the form of a duel, distances
were measured in the room, the ladies
took their places, word was given, one,
two, three, when the lady who had
called the other rebel, said 81 viii
sit in this chair, as l wish to die easy"
Word was again given, and the
Baltimore lady, who had a self cock
ing pistol, pulled the trigger and bang
went the pistol; a piercing scream was
heard, and in an instant the room was
filled with members Of the family,
when it was discovered that two of
the ladies had swooned; the Baltimore
lady was standing motionless, and the
one who had wished to ''die easy sit
ting pale with terror in her chair /;
one ball had passed through her dress
on the left side, grazing the skin,
while in the leaf of table on which
she had rested her arm, were eight
distinct shot holes, and one bullet inn
beded in the wood. The pistol had
been loaded by boy on the Fourth
of July, but the charge had not
been fired, The ladies were soon re-
stored to consciousness, and common
ced to realize the danger of medling
with fire arms, warning, it is need
less to say, they will not disregard for
the future.-Phiddelpha Inquirer.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16
GAS FITTING,
STEAM FITTING,
And Plumbing.
GAS PIPES AND FIXTURES.

L. A. C0EN, Engineer and Contractor Of Gas
Tie Works, has opened Gas Hitting Shop,
and Is now prepared 10 receive orders tor Gas
fitting in all its branches
MIR @. IT, WATSON, my foreman, will give
his personal attention To- all calls orders AS no
has been in my employ for the past eight years,
car guarantee allt tho work to be done IN n neat
and substantial manner Particular care will he
given TO al work on finished houses. ns Mr.
Watson will reside in the place after the Gas
Works are completed IT will be TO the interest Of
those who intend having pipes put In TO givothoir
order at once
All orders left at the Gas Works, corner Water
aud Willard streets, will be promptly attended to.
L. A. COEN.
Jr'. - '~e7 -
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16

A special to the Tribune from Gin
cinnati says Gen. Burnside, upon COM
plotting the redemption of East Ten
nessee, rendered his resignation to the
War Department by telegraph, tits
supposed he has contemplated it for
sometime, in consequence of the cons
slant political perplexities that beset
him in the administration of his de-
partment, through the reputation of
certain of his measures by govern
ment, but did not take the step till he
could leave the service without dis
credit TO himself, after expelling the
last armed rebel force from his de-
partment.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-09-16
BANKING g. EXCHANGE.
A. W. BRocKwAY, W. 7. COOKE, W. X BLISS.
SAGINAW VALLEY BANK,
East Saginaw, Mich, June /, L

East Saginaw, Mich, juno l, 1862.
WE transact NIL tho usual business pertain
w ing to Banking and Exchange, and rep
sectfully solicit the patronage of tho citizens Of
the Saginaw Valley.
DRAFTS on New York and other eastern
cities bought and sold on the best terms.
COLLECTIONS made in this city without
charge, and the amount credited in account or
promptly RENTED, as may be desired, nj the
lowest rates Of exchange. We also collect on
all the principal cities and towns in the United
States and Canada. LAND WARRANTS bot
and sold.
COIN AND UNCURRENT MONEY bought
and sold at the lowest rates.
FOREIGN DRAFTS AND LETTERS OF
CREDIT ON Great Britain, France and Germany,
bought and sold in large and small sums at cur
rent rates
DEPOSITS received payable Mt all times on
demand without interest and on moneys left for
n specified lime interest will be allowed at such
rates as may be agreed upan.
SHORT BUSINESS PAPER discounted at
low rates
pS5~In word, any item of bushes in tho
way Of Banking and Exchange entrusted to US
shall have prompt attention, and be done upon
satisfactory terms 't."
BROCKwAY, COOKE 4 co.
Water street, opposite N. w. Clark & Co.'S.
RGFERENCES=
IN NEW YORK IN CLEVELAND
Leather Manufacturers Commercial Bank.
1radesmans Bank, City Bank, tglli
Messrs A. Bells & Sons. w. p. Cooke 4 Co.
IN DETROIT ISsAGINAw. t'
Mich. Insurance Bank. n. w. Clark & Co. :,
Parsons Fisher, ii. w. Wood & Co,
c, 4 A. Ives, w. l. =. Little a Co.
ID. Preston h Co.
A. ii. Dey, Esq ISnAY CITY.
IN MILWAUKEE,. JAS Frazer, Esq.
Marshall & Ilslcy. IN FLINT.
Peoples Bank. t
IN CHICAGO. II. NJ Henderson, Esq.
E. X. Willard. VIM. l.. Smith a Co.
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MRoitimes

WORMS.-One of the most prevalent
w causes Of the ills or feebleness of children. and
often times of adults is the great quantity of lNTES-
TINAL WORMS,
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THE REAT GLIS H
r f M E ID Y.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS.
Prepared from prescription Of Sir J Clarke, NJ d.,
Physician Extraordinary TO The Queen

This extraordinary medicine is unaling in the Of
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and removes all Obs,ructiOs and speedy may be
relied On
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited 1t will in short time bring
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Each bottle, price one dollar, bears the government
stamp of Great Britain to prevent counterfeits.
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These PAS should not be taken By females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, they
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n. b. 81 90 and postage stamps enclosed to any
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pENSIC Ms, BOUNTY MONEY, &c.
Particular attention given the lection of PEN
sions Bounty Money, &c, by HENRY RICE, Coun-
sellOr at aw, No. Briney Hall, Worcester.