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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-05-14

WILLIS ON SPIRITUALIsM. In the Home
Journal, of last week, Mr.. Willis relates
some of his experience with medium !"
whom he names as operating now in New
York city. In coming to the sitting, he
says he brought with him two letters as
the test OF the clsirvoyancy of the
medium, who, forthwith "went into his
usual trance" and soon he told Mr.. Will
lis great many things connected with the
writers of the letters, including messages
from them, and others from Jane Porter,
Joanna Baillie, and the Count D'O:say-
pleasant messages, call seeming to hinge
upon old fashioned friendships of the best
quality Mr.. Willis says be has been
present at several of these sittings, and
has seen positive miricles OF this mediums
doing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-05-14

n The Boston Commonwealth pub
fishes sketch of Gen. Which, now a
prisoner at Richmond. He is said to BIZ
the lllegitimate son of Prince Frederick
OF Prussia, also relative and for a long
time protege of Schleiermacher. He
was educated at the Prussian military
schools at Breslsu, and served in the army
until 1916. He joined the revolutionists,
and was imprisoned in Spsndau. He af-
towards learned the carpenters trade. He
took conspicuous part in the Baden
revolution. In London he was one of the
committee of revolutionists, on which
were Louis Blanc, Kossuth, Mazzini, and
others. He came to this country, soon
was employed on the coast survey, apd
then edited the German paper, called the
Republican, in Cincinnati. When the
war began he enlisted as Major in Nc.
Cooks regiment, was made Colonel of an
Indiana regiment, and afterwards made
Brigadier General for gallantry at Shiloh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

the troops. Immediately y started your broth.
er at the head Of his regiment, or the largest
portion OF il ami he was the first man to un-
furl the Palmetto banner in front CT the esp
tai Of Virginia. He rloricd in marching TO
fight over the tomb Of Washington. Satn
alter Colonel kcrshaw's regiment was s'nt
on to join him, AMI they were both stationed
under the command of G-n Bnham up near
Alexandria, and occupied for long lime the
very front rampant beneath whose battle.
ments the great contests for Southern e1is-
terce and independence were to be fought.
When Alexandria was evacuated and the
Northern rG.hlc toak possession Of the city,
Immediately ,eegraphed Gen. Bon:iam that
no South Carolina troops were to retreat.
Your brother, with his command. met the
enemy nea- by at Vienna, and gave them
signal dele;.t lie has since been ia nearly
all tie bloody battles Of Virginia, and at last
pallau.ly fell amid The very front battalicns
nearest the enemy, where he baa been from
the very FIRST days Of our Struggle. His acts
throughout are now known, aud thought 1t
bu. right and proper to meutioD the incidents
| have. at the commencement of his brilliant
career, because, perhaps, aln the only msn
acquainted fully with the circumstances.
I-ou have lost pare and aifectlonate broth
cr, and tie country has list hero ard n
statesman. Ills portrait will stand oat On he
canvass Of history rs one Of the brasest, tru
,.st, ,.nd most heroic patriots that ever drew
his sword for his country':' wrongs, anu long
will tI,e people of South Carolina plant tlow-
ers around his grave. and weave garlA'idS OF
1--we 10 throw over his tomb let the sub
lime herolsn Of his last wurds sustain aud
console your sad hearts. He fell where lie
would have chosen to mect death-in the
front rank, pressing hard on 'ae enemy, sur
rounded Ly the troaps ho loved 50 we'll: with
the shout Of victory in his ear.--Peace be to
r;s rcbls ashes! and may lacrci;ul God
deal kindly and tend=riy With hla sisters, and
tain than through 'be sorrows
I'd troubled world.
lonor to D., with great REGARD,
,y. +. ". plCKENS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14
:. AZ LEE. General.
EDGEooop, nccsmher 2a3, 1862.

EDGEOGip, l!Mcshlher ., iSO-
.Vy Dear Miss Gregg: deeply regret II
was impossible for me to remain in Colrmbin
t, attend To- Jour illst:ous brothers remains.
Ny house. rclIt wns up, und had everything
packed. went IL Inc pot III Thursday
evening. the 18th. expecting IN meet him
ti.rn, bat he did l"t arrive, aud wa, obliged
to leave in tile morning.
enclose you the within from General Lee,
received yesterday. 1t is a touching lrihntc
To his memory from The first captain of the
age In my opinion, Gen. Lee has not su-
perior as general, and AS Christian gentle.
man. his character is spollcss. | therefore
think his tribute to your brothers WORTH and
noble hearing as q hero and a crmmander, is
of the highest value Ia his friends need
net say how cordially join in everything
said hy General Leo. Bat al this can never
Gil the aching voi,l in q sisters heart. When
| received the telegram Of his death, felt as
though had indeed lost q brother. True, |
never had brother, but your hrothcr was
near and dear to tne, and lis death went deep
into my hear, for called hin, to M si,le, AT,
perhaps, the most trying peri"l OF my life.
On The 9th of December, 1860. lnl ur
dered Fort Moul!rie and Castle I'iackney ta-
ken by force, and there was license excite
ment in Charleston il was then extremely
doubtful if Georgia CT Alabama would 81 :
cede. felt the deepest responsibility. and
on the night Of 2sth December, 1860. | sent
for your brother, who was then member of
the Convention. told him it was clear we
would have to fight, and wanted him TO
command picked regiment for immediate
ACTON. and authorized him to pick his COM
panies in The State, and order them down.
tul lin TINT Il relied on him to 90 through
with me, no matter how desperate the work.
! never shall forget his counlenancr. 1t lit
up with the JOY Of battle, and he bowed in
! his graceful and winning manner, and replied
with smile, which was always so sweet in
him, 1t shall bo done;" III am ready to
obey any order" lie was oif in moment
and tclegraphed for lis companies. With
the exception Of tho city troops J had ordered
into the Forts and On the Islands, his regi.
lncnt was the first in ,he trenches, AMI such
regiment no man ever Lrmght into service
Il was crmposed, for The most part, from mel,
ia high social position, and ineligence-all
caIer TO defend their State, let the conse-
quences be what they might. They did great
service.
You SEQ General Lee alludes to my send
ing your brother to Virginia at-the head O.
the first regiment that went forth to defend
Tie mother of States. Soon after the capture
of Sumter, telegraphrd the Governor o
Virginia, and offered to put two thousand
men, in forty.eight hours, into Norfolk, nnc
to take The navy yard, but it Was declined
then. Soon after the navy yard was burnt
AMI tho Governor tclesranhed I could seDc
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

The Now York Post says there is probably
surplus corn enough in the State OF Illinois
tn feed the destitute operatives of Lancashire,
England, until the cotton famine is over. AS
long, however, as the Mississippi river is clos,
ed by Confederate batteries, there is llttlo
prospect Of Enelands starving millions get
ting their supplies from that section. Al
though we pity, we cannot aia-f"r pcrnla-
nent relief 10 them would be- u great ,lelr-
ment to us. England has taken the position
that she will not DO what isrighl in this great
struggle until she is forced .to-and unless
her suffering operatives are Provided for in
some manner, she cannot sit idly by and per-
init this war to continue many months longer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14
paralleled Outrage.
,rs which detail circumstances
lost Infamous acts which our
foe has ever perpet:ated--

scn; 10 tie War Department III
E:c:.mond. They were forwarded h;y caf
Generals in North Carolina, where th- cr;Iac
was committed. IilA dcrOn"n:s arn Cas"eH
Wun;s and Elizabeth his wife, Of the county
ri Craven. Mr. Words is cr!lIlied 10 by
General i.vars Us being 8 respectable clt'-
zen AMI loyal 10 CTR cause, winch seems 10
he -. only causes of the iirndish outragcs
by tlre saynscs." !, is also stated thst he is
a cr.s leader IN tie Methodist Church. It's
du. t., he civilized world an:l 10 outraged
humanity. that the facts stated in these depo
silcns should be known, and yet a.! Of them
arc TOO obscene to be fully described in q
newspaper. The house Of thesc quiet and
AGED citizens was visited on the night Of Tie
81 Of October. 10y w." tan;;ae troopers :iIncd
with pistols AMI sai,ras. Mr.. W";d la! re-
,ire,l to brd. EFo copy from the Rchnnond
E.acnir-r portior Of his deposition;
:. came down stairs in my night ci"Ib"s.
Tie iran, door lal been burst open. I'He CT
the mcn had roilr into the lolls,. on bis horse.
The other walked IN. The one On the horse,
w!l., appeared to bu an officer. commenced
cursing nc, AMI asked me where | Was t"o
DAYS before. Wien icli him was hnme,
he said You lie. for You shot at me. Up,
m this prrtcncc, they cut the card from
ba.l in TIE room, said they .woni'! ha"S him,
iul final? tied him. ;o2k him oHt cl The
I.nnse an,! !asiietl bin to Il tree. With tie
threat q; instant f'ear II he nn;1 ar: ouicry
or attempted 70 &C: Loose. They returned TO
The house and locked Tic door after them,
and the OLD man lad the nexrrcss:h!c agony
cf listening fur the resi Of the night to tic
scream; and doleful lamcntatians o.: his wife
and daughter.
Tie statement made by Mrs. Wood in her
deposition Of what passed inside, is trniy
hcart.rendng. The unparalleled villains mace
the poor helpless wuren net merely The viz,
tins Of their brutal lust, nut accompanied tht
outrage, which is worse than death, with cir,
cumstanccs that mark ,Ee:n as the most ahnn
lone.l of villains. Vita pis:ol III band and
with threat pi instant death, the deponen
was required by Que Of the beasts to dives'
herself of every particle of clothing. But
this wRs almost Christian treatment compared
will, other acts which inay not be related
WbiIo such were her own suiIerncs the
shrieks Of her daashter in another room
told lhs. hers vas sioilar fate. About
sunrisc tho mex! morning tie Eaman devils
dcla!tca.
Itis With pain that such sketch is tht
above Is admitted into our columns. But il
is due to our own people and to The world tha
the villainies of our enemies should be known
Tho Enquirer in scmc remarks about the dc
positions aays:
The depositions have been laid before u
with the suggestioa endorsed thereon BY tn
Adimant General "that so much of this &C
rount Us is rot too foul f1r publication shoul'
he given to the public, through 'he press, ii
order that the righteous Indignation Of on
u.,,:ie, our Generals and our armies, may
under lte Proridonoc of God, visit just rel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

San RE.rLT OF 4 RUNAWAY MARRIAGE
Tie New York correspondent Of the Phi:a-
d, lphia Inquirer writes:
\ few years ago the marriage of h'fa 10.
k.r, you,g, beautiful, snd accomplished
lady, with her fathers coachnan, John Dean,
60, all the scandal mongers in Gotham on
end. A sad uddcndun, to the "strange, event.
FIJI history" has now to be added. Aaer !hs
marriage, the couple, notwithstanding their
dfFcren, Infringing up" lived happily enough
together. in snail outage over in Williams
burg. The husband obtained an office in 'h'a
custom bnnse. and saved money erolgh 10
open public housc at,he foot of Grand street
Williamsburg. But alas flor John Dean, he
could not keep hotel. 1t sad g he waa h!a
own best customer" and as nstural result
he commenced treating lis wife hasshly. In
short time sll their money was spent, and
with poverty coming in at tho door, love, Gs
usual, few cut Of tho window. John seas
and abused bis vito, hu. ell dils sss sus ap
s.th until starvation stared hst IL ,hc feer.
shen abe vas compelled to ssk adtnss "a
INTO the alushouse. The petition wss sfS:-
,ei, and The fashionable, elegant, and acceh.'
ol;shed belle Of the Fifth Avsnue--a few years
aec-is now the associate Of begyats aud paa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14
From the Southern Guardian.
The Late General Gregg.

We publish below two letters which will be
read with mouEntul interest BY our people,
and the entire people Ct the Sunth. Thet first
was addressed by Gen. Lee to Gov. pickens,
and the second is from Gov. Pckens to tue
surviving sisters Of GeH: Gregg, covering that
Of Gen. Lee to him. We have solicited cop
les Tor publication, feeling that they but ex.
press the universal and just continents of the
Army and the Coufederacy. The language
they employ is not mere idle eulogy, uttered
as matter Of course. 1t is well considered
and conscientious, and however laudatory,
true 10 the very letter. Il is the voice OF his
tory, fastening to utter its verdict of approx
Al, to paw its tribute of admiration, and to re.
cord its unlying sorrow for accomplishments,
and virtu IS, and services SO rare and ae!f-sac-
ri6cing:
CAyr NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA,
18th December, 1862.
To His E1cel!cncy, F. ". Pickens, Gorernor
of South Carolina.
SIR: While South Carolina is mourning
the loss of her gallant and distinguished son,
General Maxcy Gregg, permit me to join in
your sorrow for his death.
From my first acquaintance, when you srnt
him with his gallant regiment to the defence
of our frontier in Virginia, have admired
lis disnterestcd patriotism and his ul.selfish
devotion.
He has always been ct tie post of duty and
ol danger, and bis services in tbs army have
been Of ;nestimable ralnc, ard lis loss is
deeply lamcnled. In liz preatrSU t.iulrphs
and lis bloodiest lattes, ne hos borne dis
tinguished part.
On the CLickaiiospiny, nn the plains cf
Manassas, at Iiarper's Ferry, Sharpsburs, and
Shephcrdstown, lie led lis brigade with dis
t:nguishcd skill and dauntlcss vaior.
On The wooded heights Of Fredericksburg
he fell in front Of his brigade in close conflict
with the advancing foe. The death OF such
y man is :. costly sacrifice, fi'r q
his high iatcc'i'-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

EY At Sharl,sburg Gen. Lee hailed one
of the many stragglers, and inquired
"Where are you going, sir :"
"Goin' to the rear"
"What are you going 10 the rear for ~
+" Well, I've been stung by bung, and LIN
what they call demoralized."
This was enough. Gen. Lee had not the
heart 10 say more TO an innocent who had
been .tung by a bung'-meaniag perhaps
that he had been stunned by tcmb.-Cor.
Charleston Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

THE GTuHcIa iRools.-A letter i:on Gen
eral I.ar'y awards great praise tothe Georgia
trocos for their noble conduct in the battle
of Fredericksburg. Much of the success Of
our arms on tha. stuhbornly contested field
is duo TO the valor ri Lawtnu's brigade. The
rynchhurg Virsinian, also, pays this brigade
hish compliment, Fer sonp reason or ar
cther--probablr without any good rcason--
the ccinrna:.i has hitherto been u,dera cloud,
an;l Tie present is "a favorable opportunity
FIR l.Iacing il in q position which il has a
right 10 occupy. Troops that can win the aP.
probation of General Early for coon ess and
courage on the fed Of battle, arc entitled to it
TO officer We have possesses more of these
qualities or more heartily despises the lack ct
them in others and none are more bonest to
award praise where it is deserved. All honor to
tho gallant Georsians.-Richmond Whis.
-~s~----
The very lasest Paris fashions state that
b..nnrrs will ba still worn high in the front,
bu. much lass exaggerated. TIC principal
ornaments being feathers for dress bonne;s
or g simple trimming Of ribbon Q. lace,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14
VOLUME XXVIII.---Ne. 2
Restricting Cotton.

We have repeatedly and earnestly urged
limitation in Cotton planting during the wsF,
not so much for any political or commercial
or International Considerations, supposed to
be connected with Cotton, as from the evident
necessity of large provision crops. To secure
this result pending the war, and in view OF
the large proportion of agriculture! producers
diverted from the farm to the army, it will
be necessary to limit Cotton to a very susal
planting.
We have dorb,s whether tie desired end
can be attained by legislation alone, and 1t
may be doubted whether besettlng sin OF
error Of our day and generation is DOT uudae
End excessive reliance on legislation.
The observant reader will find our statute
books end our records Of legislation 10 State
or City burdpued with proper aud wholesome
laws, which are practically obsolete or Wits
rally abrosated by indifference or neglect in
administration. There are many things which
patriots and good citizens and even honest
men must do or avoid, which eanno. he en-
forced or prevented by lsu. We lock hope-
fully to the spirit, intelligence and enl'shten-
cd interest Of the par.eIs and farmers for
regulation Of the crcps With moro confidence
than to legislation. Georgia has as1fmred
legislation, AZ Georgia aeems now 10 believe
fully in law as remedy for every evil. ,5
Ender Governor Browns administration.
i, seems nm accepted fact that Law, OF even
Gorerno.s act, can stop or.seize or arrest OF
start or promote anylhipg-exctpt the ran-'
ring ni interest, the working Of yeast, aad
the course of the Calendar.
For the information Of those who desire to
see wba, has beeu attempted, we present 'hs
i.clsratoty clause Of the Georgia Act 40
prevent aud punish the planting and cu';va-
ting. in the State of Georgia, oyer certain
quantity OF land in Cotton, during the war
with the Abolitionists y
secrlusI |. The General Assembly d" --'-@
That it shall not be lawful forahy
persons, whether residing IN IN q
not, to plant snd cultivate In any
this Sia:e, Ly themselves, their
emrlnvees, ur allnw the saine 10
greater number Ct acres of land
than three (5l acres for each ha
employed by them between the q
and iityAVe; and when said pei.
sous may own or employ hands c.. y
years OF egc and under sixty f..
twelve years Of age and under
OF said hands shall be counted 81
and therefore said persons Oh
pant ard cultivate three acI q
Cotton, and no more for every q:
hsntls 30 owned and employed by
Tie other Sections prescribe {.
$500 for each acre in excess) an
of charleston Courie
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

Scene AT Horrl.- i'lime, midnshtl Act
lat. Room IN 81 Story. Dmmatis Personnr.
par,iez arriving by train. Belated traveller
Just arrivgd-to lnckly traveller snusly
ensconced in bed and not anxious for COM
pany:
COlloquy-First Trareler-"ls Is the bed
you're in occupied stranger Z"
Voice from beneath the quilts" Yes, sir. !"
First Traveller How many in it?
Second Traveller" About $1,000 | reck'
on, from the way they "cra'ul." Exit first
traveller with bnggagc.-Chattanooga Rebel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

LATEST FROM ETHIOPIA" Say Pomp, q
liable darkey tell me just now dat JEFF. Davis
'rwine to taliats 'hou. toe Presidents procla.
lna,ion-ha rwine to declare all Dc ngse.a
in tho Norf States slaves.
Pomp-." Dress Us Bll !"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

1.tcH.-A dispatch from North Carolina
states that negro challenged Col. WickA of
n New York regiment TO duel, and sent
white man as second. The latter, WieaA
refused, and resigned in disgust
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

We have heard of good many substitutes
ior coffee, and cnppcras, and such Ike, but
the Lcs. substitute ior man who WANT, TO
b. considered n Southern soldier, but does
N II want to lie hurt is an office in the Quar-.
termustar's Department -Chs,tnncoea Rebel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

ribu;ion upun an ercmy SO fiendlike.' Con-
curing in the propriety OF the suggestion, We
have acted accordingly.
We are happy to >sy that General Gus'a-
vui VI. Sni,h has directed every eiT'rt to be
lusda 10 ascertain the names Of the parties,
and to demand their delivery for trial and
punishment" We hope copies of the depo
sitons have been forwarded to the authorities
Of the enemy. Surely there are some, even
among thea, who would he Mortified By such
conduct The vengeance of Heaven must
light upon them and their cause
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14

The Cincinnati Enquirer talks very plainly
about tie Mcneil massacre in ST. Louis. II
says that there is hardly its parable! 70 ts
found in the whole annals Of military history.
It is loul disgrace upo ia American aas
and upon the American name. No one who
loves his country and desires her TO have
favorable record in history, but Will not cry
for Justice upon this wretch who has inflicted
sach s,an upon her. Il should be remena-
Lrred that this is civilized var, ard It, has
always been claimed that We in'the North ere
civilized beings; but the future historian =ho
records the cool and deli bsrate murder of
these ten men, and as far as the world lss
any knowledge, innocent men, will have o's
task on his hands 10 reconcile the deed With
the manners and customs Of civilization
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-01-14
ApIMlND FOR SURRENDER.

Abt,t three o'clock. while Gen. Evans was
at his headquarters in the large mansion
which gves the i'll its rsme, body of Elk
hundred horsemen came dashing up the
streets rsif thoy intended to carry the place
BY storm, but suddenly reaching c1rner
they wheeld, and. as quickly as They ba';
appeared, dappsarei tran sight leaving be-
hind thre ihiividuals on horseback who 10"
rode slowly fsward
Gen. Evanspss them q. he syut Of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-12-24
The Fifty.nine Cannerheads,

Fifty-nine members of the United States
Congress voted on Monday, for FERNANDO
WooD's resolution, to send three commits
sioners empowered to open negotiations
with the authorities at Richmond" in regard
to peace. These fifty-nine men call them
selves democrats" and constitute majority
Of the Democratic Representatives in the
lower House. Their names are not given in
the dispatch announcing the vote OF their
sentiments there can be no doubt. They are
of that class described by Lord Lyons, the
British minister, in his dispatch home-Dem-
ocrats who are ready to consent to disunion
The resolution of WooD, if adopted, would be
an acknowledgment of the Southern Confede-
racy. 1t does not propose terms to the peo-
pie of the revolted States, but to ''the author
tiles at Richmond
In no other manner could these fiftv-nine
Democrats have inflicted as great an injury up
on the country and contributed as much to aid
and encourage the rebels. How much that
vote will do to cheer and inspirit the droop-
ing cause of treason may be easily ascertain
ed by imagining the effects of a converse
proposition similarly supported in the rebel
Congress. Would it not be hailed by Union
men as an suspicious symptom, if PROPOSE
ton in the rebel Congress to send commits
sioners to Washington to sue for peace should
receive the votes of so large a minority p
Most assuredly. And it would inspire now
confidence in our cause on the part of for
eign powers. In the same degree do the
votes of these Copperhead members of Con
gress, these misrepresentation of loyal
people, aid and strengthen the cause of trea-
son both at home and abroad