Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-26
Telegraphic News.


listment of the two years men, whose
terms expire this spring, is attracting some
attention among the regiments.
An additional list of officers has been
reported at the headquarters OF the army,
mainly for absence without proper author
ity; others for failure to report at the
convalescent camps as ordered; several
for drunkenness, and one for accepting
brides for procuring discharges of soldiers.
They will stand dismissed from the SER
vice of the Q. s., unless within 10 days
they appear before the commissioners In
Washington, of which Gen. Ricketts, is
President, and make satisfactory defense
to the against them. There is less lenien-
cy than heretofore towards such classes
OF offenders.
Washington, March 16.-tSpeciaz to the
W0rld: Gen. LOCKWOOD commanding the
eastern shore of Maryland, has adopted
efficient means to prevent communication
with the South. He has issued an ad-
dress, in which he promises to respect the
laws and constitution of Maryland, and
protect all loyal citizens. but to the dis
loyal, who attempt any overt acts, he
threatens severe punishment. 1t is be-
lieved there will be less smuggling now to
the rebel domains.
San Francisco, March ia. P. Crit
tenden, prominent lawyer, has been ar
rested for completely in fitting out rebel
| privateers.
J. NJ. Chapman of the San Francisco
supervisors, last evening proposed to lend
the state 100000 towards providing
armed vessels for the protection of the
harbor and coast.
A bill was introduced into the legisla,
ture to-day levying two mill tax for the
same purpose. There is general feeling
that neither arms nor other means of eff
tective defence against foreign Or domestic
enemies are now in the State.
TIE Collector of San Francisco was
compelled to hire private steamer to
board the Champion with, the only reve-
nue. cutter on the coast being off to Wash
ington Territory.
There is every reason to believe that
the Legislature will order the issue of a
half million;of bonds to furnish the means
of purchasing six batteries of artillery
and small arms sufficient to equip 10000
soldiers.
New Haven, Conn.,, March 17.-An i'm.
mense Union meeting was held here this
evening with unbounded enthusiasm. A
Union League was inaugurated, and
speeches were made by F. Montgomery,
of the Vicksburg Wing, and others.
Trenton, N. j., March 17.-Peace reso-
buttons were discussed to-day in the House,
occupying all day. The discussions were
quite animated, and the Hobbies were
densely crowded. The vote has not yet
| been taken.
Washington, March 1.-THE navy de-
partment has been infor ned of the cap.
ture, off New Inlet, st. Georges Sound, of
the schooner Hortens, bound from Ha-
vana for Mobile, and Of the schooner Anna,
while endeavoring to break the blockade,
on the sand bar off the mouth of the Lur-
rance river, Florida.
No official intelligence has been received
up to one o'clock to-day, as 10 the victory
reported on the Yazoo.
New York, March ia Washington
letter to the Commercial advertiser says
dispatches have been received at the State
Department from Mr.. Dayton, announcing
that he had an interview with the French
Minister Of foreign relations, to whom he
read the letter of Mr.. Seward declining
mediation. NJ. Drouyn De L'Huys listen
! ed with attention, but made no comments.
The q. S. steamer Champion from As
pinwall, will be up this evening.
| A meeting was held at the Produce
| Exchange to-day in aid of the Atlantic
telegraph, and was addressed by Cyrus W.
Field, W. N. Dodge, and A. A. Low, Esq
FL $50 sterling was raised on tie spot,
and a committee was appointed to act in
concert with a committee of the Chamber
of Commerce in obtaining subscri ptions.
Mr.. Field addresses the Board of Brokers
tomorrow.
Washington, March 17.-No official dis
patches from Vicksburg have been receiv-
ed to-day, by either department. 1t is
officially regarded certain that Vicksburg
| is, or will be soon in our possession. The
Secretary of War has repeatedly expressed
the opinion that the great and decisive
battles of the campaign will be fought in
the southwest, and he is confident they
will result in speedy suppression of the
rebellion.
Provision has been made for Rosecrans'
safetysagainst any combined rebel attack,
also against an invasion of Kentucky Or
Missouri.
It is understood that the rebels concede
the capture of Yazoo City;
| Gov. Gurley leaves for Cincinnati to-
morrow, and starts for Arizona about the
first of June.
Gen Fremont has gone to New York,
| his interviews with the Secretary OF War,
| having proved unsatisfactory.
The general land Office here will grant
this week to parties in California, warrants
| for upwards of 5000 acres, lands among
| the most valuable in the State.
New York, March 1S.-The kangaroo
took out to-day $4,000 in specie.
New York, March 1s.-By steamship
| Champion from Aspinwall, we have late
and important advices from Central Amer
lea and the o. s. of Columbia.
A collision between the troops Of Gaut-
emala under President Carrera and those
of Salvador uuder President Barrios took
place the 22d of February, near the city of
San Salvador, and resulted, after two days
fighting, in the total defeat of the Gaute-
malsr army, with loss of four rif1ed guns
| and a quantity of munitions; 800 were
| killed and large number wounded.
1t is believed from present indications
| that five of the Central American States
will become involved in the quarrel be-
| tween Gautamala and San Salvador.
The news from Bogota, the capital Of
New Granada, is to the effect that ma
tional convention of all the States Of Co.
lumbia had met at Rio Negro, and that
Mosquera had sent in his resignation as
provisional President, accompanied by a
history of his operations during the revo-