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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-02-26
Slerifi,S Sale.

State Of IFisconsn-In the Circuit Court of tile
County Of Wood.
Spencer G. Bryant, Plaintiff, against Joseph
Wood and Ebenezer Hayiland, Defendants
RY virtue Of an execution issued out of said
ID Court ia the above entitled action, to me
directed and delivered, have levied upon and
shall expose for sale and sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, at my Office in
the village of Grand Rapids, in said county,
on tho twenty=fourth day Of March A. D. 1868,
at two o'clock P. NJ, all the interest the above
named defendants Or either of them had on
the second day of March, A. D. 1860, or anv
time thereafter, in the following described
premises, lying and being in the County of
Wood and State of Wisconsin, or so much
thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum
due the plaintiff for. principal, interest and
costs, together with the expenses of sale, to
wit: The west one half ~ of lot No. three
(3), thirty-fve (35) feet off the east end of
lots No, five (5) and six (o), and lot No. four
(f), all in block No. one ri, and lots No. one
Il |, two ri three [3l and four Al, in block
No. thirty-three G3sl all in Woods Addition
to the village of Grand Rapids. Also all that
part of fractional lot No. eight Isl in section
No. eight ISl, township No twenty-five 1921
north, of range No. six [6] east, not included
in the village plat of the village of Grand
Rapids. ~
Dated sherifs Office, Grand Rapids, Feb,
Sd, A. D. 1868.
NJ. j. McRAITH, IL
Sheriff of Wood County.
0. G.. MKRRIMAN Pltff's Atty 6v6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-02-26

PORTABLE BREAsTwoRK.-T Sci
e1ati1fc american has an illustrated de.
scription of portable breastwork, for
the protection Of pickets and infantry
in action-the invention of Mr.. S. W.
Sherman, Of Plover, Wis. It is on
trucks and adjustable, and promises to
be very useful.
Our wife has made arrangements for
one of these breastworks, to support
ssinfantry in action"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-02-26

USE ALL CONSTITUTIONAL POWER TO
ABOLISH 1T.
But, I ask, by what mode are we to
reach the object in view? The answer
is plain. By going back directly to
that adopted and pursued by the i'm
mortal founders of our government
1t is comprised briefly in this:
No more Slave States;
No Slave Territories
The withdrawal of the support of the
Federal Government from slavery, and
the abolition Of it, whenever it can be
reached by constitutional means"
The above expressions are certainly
unequivocal, but the sentiments they
contain were even exceeded by Mr..
Van Buren, in his peroration, as follows
Mr.. President, | yield to no man in
my devotion to the Union. | rever-
ence the wisdom and patriotism of
those men who, amid untold difficulties,
formed it. appreciate the untold
blessings which it has conferred upon
a happy and prosperous people. 1
know, and [ ask you to bear in mind,
the enviable distinction we have &C.
quired abroad. am proud to remem-
Der how it was made, under declara-
ton that defed tyranny, and unequivo-
cally asserted that all men were Great
ed equal-under a Constitution which,
closely following up this declaration,
is essentially anti-slavery in it's spirit.
There does it stand out brig exam
pie to challenge the admiration and
imitation of the world. Yet there is
one thing which remains to be done to
perfect this proud fabric and render it
as endurable as time. Strike the n0-
aacles from the slave, and elevate him
to q position Of q moral relation, IN
tellige,et, and If need be A POLITICAL
BEING! Immense applause.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-02-26
Notice to Land and Property Holders

Of the Torn Of Seneca, Wood Co., JFis.
IN Assessment Roll for the town of Seneca
has been made out and is in the possession of
7. B. Scott, at the town of Grand Rapids,
Wood county, Wis, where taxes may be paid
on assessments in said town.
Those holding receipts for taxes for 1852,
will please present the same for inspection,
that the same may be duly entered on the du-
plicate Roll as paid, thus avoiding trouble and
dissatisfaction.
T. C. STEARNS, Town Treasurer
Seneca Feb % 1898 9w3
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x e u Aoberfis EN- eDfs,
B arber Shop,

GHAVING, Shampooing and Hair Dressing
y done in the best style of the art. The
keenest Of Razors and the purest of Oils and
Soaps always on hand. Razors honed in a
satisfactory manner.
Shop in the Office of the Grand Rapids
House.
Off WIN JENKINS
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AT LOW FIGURES
FOR READY-PAY ONLY!


1862.
amounts leoied for 1862.
Section l. There shall.be and hereby is lev
led County Tax upon the taxable property of
the County of Wood, for the year 1862, to the
amount of $77l3.3S, being one ana a half per
centum upon the valuation, and the same is
hereby apportioned among the several towns
Sec. g. There shall be and hereby is levied
a State Tax upon the taxable property of the
County of Wood, for the year 1862, to the
S2571.12, being one half of one per centum
upon the valuation, and the same is hereby
apportioned among the several towns
Sec. g. There shall be and hereby is levied
a School Tax upon the taxable property of the
County of Wood, for the year 1852, to the
amount of S102S.90, being eight-tenths of a
mill per centum, for school purposes, and the
same is hereby apportioned among the several
towns; and one and two-tenths Of a mill per
centum to pay the salary of the County Super
intendent for the years 1862 and 1863, as per
Act of the Legislature, and the same is hereby
apportioned among the several towns.
Sec. 4. There shall be and hereby is levied
a Special Tax to pay judgments against the
County of Wood, amounting to S3O85.32, be-
ing six mills per centum upon the valuation of
the taxable property in the County for the
year 1862, and the same is hereby apportioned
among the several towns.
Making total amounts levied by County
Board for 1862, 5,O16.70
Iadebted1eesS Of Wood County, NoU. 18th, 1862
Amount of Uncancelled Orders, S1O91S SO
Amount due upon judgments which
is for Orders in above amount, 2063 81
Amount due State for 1851 sos A
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Teachers Institute.

- EeGc1erS7 Institute.
A TEACHERS INSTITUTE for the County
n of Wood will be held at Grand Rapids,
commencing on Monday, March l6th and con-
tinuing one week. Competent assistance is
expected from abroad to take a prominent
part in the exercises.
The Examination Of Teachers
Will be commenced on Monday, March 23d,
and conducted by the County Superintendent,
who will be present for that purpose at the
following times and places:
On Monday, March 2sd at 9 O'clock a. m,
at the village of Grand Rapids. All persons
designing to teach in the towns of Grand Rap
ids Saratoga, Centralia and Rudolph, are re-
quested to be present. ......
On Thursday, March 9th, at o'clock a,
m, at the village of Dexter. All pers ons who
intend to teach in the towns of Seneca, Dex-
ter, Springfield and Lincoln are requested to
be present.
G. F. WITTER.
County Superi2 tendent of Wood Co.
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Important NGgace
w W-ARI :" * DsI

THE undersigned having recently formed an
J. l. ~ arrangement e! with the firm of Page, Downs
80, 20, OF hichland Centre Wis, calls the at
IS prepared to obtain pensions back nav boz,
ty money, and attend to all wants Of fiiScbar1,-
ed or disabled soldiers or their heirs vi,
promptness and dispatch. Pensions ngocrred
tor wounded or disabled soldiers, scainen and
marines, widows and orphan children of those
VINO have died or been killed viii e in service.
also bounty money and arrears Of pay fer the
widoS or other deceased soldiers. =,
All desiring information can Obtain. It Inv
calling at the Grand Rapids Post 0fice!
.t.------- , -, = ---.-- FL 3 pIIIIIEn
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Judson's Patent Transparent Cones,

Judson's Patent Transparent Cones,
TTSED on Kerosene and Coal Oil Lamps, save
u TO tho consumer one-third of his expenses
for light, He who consumes twelve gallons of
oil in year, needs but eight gallons to pro-
duoe the same quantity of light. This fact is
susceptible Of the clearest demonstrations.-
With the brass cone ordinarily used, one-third
of the light is concealed. The transparent
cone conceale none. Price Is cents, For
sale at EERTEFEU1LLE'S.
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NoTTCE

NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons, that
IN whereas my wife, Mrs. Mary A. Butts, has
left my bed and board and refuses to return
to my house as good and abiding wife ought
to do, hereby give notice to all persons not
to trust her, the said Nary A. Butts, not to
board or harbor her at my expense, for here
by give notice to all persons that / have a
good home for her at my house, and am VIII,
ing to take care of and support her there II
she viii come to me, and l Shall not pay any
debts of her making or contra citing after this
datc-Dated Franklin, January 10Th, A d.
1858. LEVI BUTTS.
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Judicial Election.

NOTICE is hereby given, that an election
~ will be held in the several towns wards
and election precincts in the State of Wis
consin, on Tuesday, the seventh day of April
next, for Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court, for
the term of six years, In place of Luther s..
Dixon, whose term of Office will expire On the
first day of June, A. D. 1863.
Said election to be conducted, votes can
yassed, and returns made according to law.
In witness whereof | have hereunto
set my hand, and affixed the
TSEAL7 Great Seal of the State, at the
Capitol in Madison, this ninth day
of February, A. d. 1858.
JAMES T. LEWIS,
:.. Secretary of State.
SHER1FF's OFFIcE,l 90
Wood County, ! In pursuance Of the
above notice, an Election will be held In the
several town of Wood County on the day and
for the purpose above specifed.-Dated Feb.
18th, 1863,
VI. j. MCRAITH,
Sheriff Of Wood County
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Total amount Of assets, S30079 II
There is also large amounts returned to
State for delinquent taxes on State School and
School Mortgaged Lands for several years, OF
which no estimate has been made.
Jan. goth, 1863.
ATTEST: THOMAS B. SCOTT,
5wa Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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CLOTHING! !!

Give US a call. Bring along your money or
its equivalent in Shingles, Produce or some
thing of the kind.
wM. S. MILLER, TIN BACON.
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VOL. VINO. 9.
WOOD co, REPORTER

J. n. RRUNDAGE, Editor and Proprietor
T. Nj. HAINES, Corresponding Editor.
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Total liabilities, S3oO79 II
,ie Of the amount of outstanding County Or
ders, we find S3l09.67 has been issued as aid
to families of volunteers up to Nov. 18th, 1862.
Credits Of Wood County, Nou. 18th, 1862.
Amount of County Orders cancelled, s3416 50
Tax Certificates On hand at face, 11646 l9
County Tax assessed for 1862, 7713 38
Judgments assessed for 1862, 3oS5 80
State Tax Z" 2571 IL
County School Tax g " 1923 90
{" Supt. Tax g " GIT 90
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n SIeIlH UI " OOu OOunty.
y. {. MKRRIMAN, Pltf's ATTY. 6wf
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BATTLE-CRYyOF FREEDOM.

w. I. '
Yes, wen rally round the aag boys wen rally one
again, sn
Shouting the battle-cry Of Freedom -e
Wen rally from the hill side, Wen gather from th
plain, .t .e '.ai p @ nl
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom. Y 'ei
onoHus.---The Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrah
Down with the Traitor, up with the Star
While we rally round the flag, boys, rally
7sl g tE once again, 7sH a.i1 sr
Shouting the battle-cry Of Freedom!
We are sprnging to the call for three hundred
thousand moro 3si.i 3 surI 30
Shouting the batte-cry OF Freedom, 30
And wel fill the vacant ranks Of our brothers gone
before, e I'D. .1ryrirlf e,U---ea ts
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom. CHo.
We will welcome to our numbers the loyal true
and brave,
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom, ~. H
And although he may be poor he shall never be a
r si slave, 's.'a 1 "
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom. CHo.
So we're springing to the call from the East and
from the West, HiV 9'
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom,
And well hurl the rebel crew from the land we
love the best,
Shouting the batte-cry of Freedom. CMo.
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A Strange story.

Naturalsis are delighted to read that az
last Moa has been seen 10 New Ze land.
Tho Moa is waking, not flying bird, sup.
posed, ftom the Numerous skeletons which
have been found of il, 10 grow. from eight TO-
nine feet high. II has been hitherto believed
to be extinct, though il was known that with,
in the memory of men now living on The
island it had been killed aud eaten BY the
natives. II was always hoped that in Tic
auexplored parts Of the island some lost spec.
linen Of this nearly extinct race might yet be-
found alive; and now it seems thata gold NIL
ner sitting by bis fire saw one, peering at
him, from tie edge Of near bill. He took
il at first to be man, but presently saw II
gravely starting of. The track or foot print
of this great bird showed "threo claws, and
about foot behind. the marx Of pad, aud bs<
hind, that again Of spuE' A reward Of
twenty-five hundred dollats ylias been offerod
for the bird, dead or alive and il the miner
told the truth, we may yet see a living Moa'
a member OF tribe once sufficiently .numerS
Gus in New leland to bo a sou.co Of dread To-
the natives. goi' 'f-n lFy-A's -.
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KontuckY.

The resolutions adopted at several OF tho re-
cent country conventions in Kentucky denote
rapid improving sentiment among tho peo'
pie of that State. A convention held a,
Lexington, Fayette county,
Resolved, That although we may differ as
to the policy of solne of the measures Of the
Administration, this is no time for denounc.
ing them, as by that means we give aid and
comfort TO the rebels in arms, and encourage
dcmagogues at homo to ride into office. 4
Resared, That we will support no man
for office, national or States, who 10 in favor
Of an armistic or peace conventions, or who is
opposed 10 the whole power OF the Govern
,neut being used until this rebellion is sup
pressed.
Resolved, That the late orders (Nos. as
aud 53) issued by Maj. Gen. Burnside, meet
with our unqualified appreciation, and we
trust they will be rigidly enforced. pig 2.
The following, among other resolutions
were unanimously adopted in Grarj county
Resoluen, That we. regard those. persons
who are embarrassing the Government by
opposing all of its measures for the suppression
of the rebellion, who are continually demand
ing peace, arrnistices and compromises, as al
deIs and abcltors Of treason, and unfit to be
trusted in these trying times Of the public.
Resolvsd, That we most cordially approve
of an endo SO Order SO, issued by Maj. Gen.
burnside, for the more etfecual suppression of
treason, that we call upon him to see 10 it's
enforcement, and we bct ebv pledge 10 him
our cooperation to cary out its provisions; "no
fire in the rear" but let all the enemy be
massed 10 front. ,..,..... iaial
These are good words, and we hope TO sec
the time when such will be the uuiyers Il sem
tinent Of tb, Union people Of Kentucky. ~
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COngraiulatOry Order by General
& Hooker.

HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoToMAc
May ] 1.-The following order has been re
ceived by Gen. Hooker: r
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc, Mayo.
General Order, No. 40.
The Maj. Gen. Commanding tenders to this
army bis congraiulaton on The achievements
for the last seven days. If it has not accom-
plished all that he expected, the reasons are
well known BY the army. o',t9
II is sufficient 10 say, they were Of a cbarac-
ter not to be fcreseen or prevented by human
sagacitv or resource. tlt
In withdrawing from the South bank Of the
Rappabannock, before delivering general
battle to our adversary, The army has given
renewed evidence Of its confidence 10 itself
and fidelity to the principles it represents. In
Sighting at disadvantage, we would lave
been rccreant to our trust, to ourselves, our
cause aud our country.
Profoundly loyal, and conscious Of its
strength, the Aamy Of the Potomac will give
or decline battle whenever its interests or hon.
or may demand. II will also be the me 1ium
Of its own history and it own fame. -
By our celebrity and secresy Of moven Ont
our all ance and passage Of the river was un"
disputed, and iu cur withdrawal not rebel
venturcd to follow. The events Of the last
week may swell with pride the hearts Of every
officer and soldier Of this army. ~,
We have added new laures to our former
renowu. We have made long marches, cross.
cd rivers, surprised the enemy in his enlrepch.
mens, and wherever we have fought we have
Inflicted heavier blows than we have received.
We have taken from the enemy five thousand
prisoners and fifteen colors, captured and
brought off seven pieces Of artillery, and
placed hors du combat ls,OC0 Of his chosen
troops. We have destroyed his depots filed
with vast amounts Of stores, and damaged bis
communications, captured prisoners within
the Notifications Of his capital and filled his
country with fear and cousteruation. We
have no other regret than that caused by the
loss Of cur brave comrsdes, and 10 this we are
cousoled by the conviction that they have fall
on in the holiest cause ever submitted to tho
arbtrament Of battle. .ffoI nod
BY command of MAJ. Gen. HOOKER.
s. WILLIAMS, A. A. A. G.crH
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HILLsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, MAY 4e, 1868.

penecuon 10 her after this. Ills song c
thanksgiving took tho shape Of choice an
costly gifts Tor bis vito; any quautity OF book
Tor Arrah, aud large new Bible for Dennis
who was as much surprised as pleased Il tn
glf,, because honest Old man, ho hardly real
ized himself, much less suspected that hi
master knew OF his instrum ntality in bring
ing little Arah's hidden intellect to light
Nevertheless, irou that day he took great de
light in hearing her read the words OF inspra
tion, when bis work was done.
Ten more years passed away, and the gem
which it had cost so mnch time ard labor t
polish, shone gloriously in most lovely set
ting. No d'ugbter ever comprehepded bet
ter any business perplexity her father nigh
/ get into, and showed mole accurate judgmen
in helping strengthen his accounts, or wrot'
better home letter to soothe the anxiety of al
absent parent, No elder sister gave more pa
tient and tender love, or wiser or more careful
instruction than did Arrab, to ths little GROUP
around her mothers knee. No drawing roou
belle ever entertained her friends with bette
grace, and more sound sense than she could
Her conversation was always pleasant, and
although she never attempted any brilliant
flashes of wit, there was quiet vein of hu
NOR running throogh her thoughts, which
pleased without wounding any one by any un
due sharpness.
She had rich and powerful voice, and
great musical talent. and her playing and
singing would put to the blush many pro
fessioual performer, and altogether eclipsed
the best in the crowd Of amateures to be
found everywhere. Her piety was not a
conspicuous thing, because it prevailed her
whole intellectual aud moral being, and was
80 essentially a part Of herself that no one
could separate /. from anything that she did.
She was as quiet and retiring as was con-
sistent with her fathers position and her own
prospects as considerable heiress, but she
had her full share Of sutors, aud the eve of
her twenty first biuhday was also the eve Of
her wedding day. George Osborn sat by her
side, as the sun was going down too full of
happiness at the thought that the morrow W
would make her wholly his own, to say much
but he fastened on her arm pearl bracelet
or the clasp of which were engraven the init
als of her future name. z>nga19ll
"a. o." said she, as sho looked at it. "Is
it not little Singular that | learned those
two letters when / was only five wears old !,
and 1 never learned another until l was
nerarly eleyen.yi, !, sv,le - l.srt s4eg4q
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aAsA.D--The X. G. c.s II is known have

aAsA.o-The X. G.. C.'s It is known have
a rallyiug signal, and doubtless an alarm sig
ual, as they expect TO be apprehepded in their
nefarious work. Valandigbam upon findin g
himself sur, rounded by soldiers, criod out Asa
and Immediately the brethven flew TO his sue
cor; but before they could rally in sufficient
numbers, the officers had spirited him away.
The question is, what is to be done, If Asa Is
asleep, or on journey and could not hear the
cry !--[Fcrt Wayne Gazette. ss''-.'
The Prophet EriJAu says that worshipper'
iu such cases should "Cry aloud." i'''." -