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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
4 Bic nav i'm Richmond,

The rebels are not less afflicted with sen
sation rumors and bogus dis patches than loyal
people. At Richmond, recently, there was
an inundation of this kind Of news, surprising
anything of the kind experienced in the
North, not excepting the story last summer
of the capture of Richmond, by Generals
KEYEs and DIX. The Enquirer of the 8th, has
the following account Of it
ADAY OF RUgoRs-A GENERAL HCRRAH.
The spirit of af1iction in the midst of vie
tory, which half spoiled the victory, wrestled
violently yesterday with the rapidly FREEDOM
mating reaction in favor of general jollifca-
ton, succumbed, and finally went up" alto
gether under the onslaught OF luminous sue
cession of large and splendid rumors. The
city was exhilarated to- generous glow of en-
thusiasm early in the morning by lurid pic
ture Of Chattanooga in flames, and the shells
of two hundred and fifty mortars, howitzers,
siege guns and columOiads bursting in mag
nifcent confusion over the heads of the Yam
KEGS, clustered in consideration all around it,
This avant courier of Madam Rumor was sue
ceeded by the certain knocking of the Iron
sides at Charleston into a cooked hat and the
lohILS oIi VI cpOIiou VI tIidl pc
culiarly Objectionable monster into winter
quarters outside of the bar. Voices on the
street corners-"H urrah bullyn0 The
smoke of this splendid achievement growing
little cool, rumor made flank movement
upon Tennessee and brought up Gen. Johns
ton at Murfreesboro in a blaze of glory, brim-
full of triumph, and with his heel on the head
of the terrible anaconda. Bully again The
next breeze that swept from the northeast"
brought to our ears the stirring, though ia
miliar get along sound of 'Lee in notion
to Washington, of course. And on the heels
Of this cheering and portentious zephyr (sup-
posing zephyr to have heels,) followed like
disaster, Or the last sheep gong through
breach in a stone fence, the modest but earn
est report of the evacuation Of the city of
Norfolk. These sublime rumors were as ex-
hilarating beverages to the palate of the
parched and thirsty public, and people went
to bed dreaming of an aurora borealis at all
four points of the compass, and volcano of
Confederate glory bursting up in the middle
Such day for rumors has never been in
Richmond, and for once they all looked the
same way, and were good to hear. The dis
position to try the truth of the several grand
episodes above recorded was limited to very
few interested individuals, who couldn't be
contented with good news without wanting to
know where it came from, and all about it.
Their morbid curiosity, however, availed moth
ing, and they got nothing for Hooking inside
of the goose"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
An Important Report via KishmoRd-A Heavy
Federal Radcliffe Rebels Confess to Loss
of 800. and their Wounded.
The Richmond papers of the lSt

The Richmond papers OF the 18th, have the
following highly important news:
Lynchburg, Va, Oct. l6.-Twenty-seve
regiments of Yankee cavalry, and mounted in
fantry, estimated at IA, 900 men, passed Green
vile, East Tennessee, bound eastward, to
make a raid on the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad and attack our forces at Biddle
Ridge, six miles west of Greenville, on Sat
urday, the 10th. Our forces withdrew to
Hendersons, ten miles east of Greenyille.
The enemy having succeeded in reaching
our rear, our men fell back to Zollicoffer IN
til the Yankees, heavily reinforced, advanced
upon them, when they were withdrawn to
Bristol. Our loss in both days fight was 300
killed and wounded. Our wounded fell into
the hands of the enemy. On Wednesday
night the enemy arrived at Bristol and are
reported to have advanced towards Abingdon
with heavy force supposed to number from
5000 to 10000.
Joe Hooker is in command in East Tennes-
see Burnside has left, having resigned or
been dismissed Three regiments of Tennes-
see renegades have been organized, and 4eO
refugees are following the Yankee army. The
enemy destroyed no property in East Tennes'
see, as they expect to hold the country per
manently
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
Selling Property for Military Purposes.

From the Green Bay Advocate Loyal Dem j
The Chicago Times, and other kindred pa
pers, are bowling tremendously over the re-
cruiting for negro regiments among the slaves
in Maryland. 1t seems that the War Depart
ment has, or it is alleged that it has, adopted
the plan of recruiting slaves who are willing
to serve in the army, wherever they are found,
compromising the owners therefor, in case
they are loyal. The Times denounces this as
another monstrous usurpation," as illegal,
and one more on the list Of "repeated enor-
mites committed by the Administration, and
so on.
1t was only last summer that several boats
were seized in Chicago for military purposes.
They were property, and the owners were
compensated Who found fault? So are
niggers property, and especially if they are
willing to go, who shall find fault, unless it
may be those folks who are finding fault with
everything now?
There are many white men who are unwil-
ling to 60, and yet they are taken. Will the
Times and its white-livered kin answer US one
thing? If the necessities of this country
demand than men be drafted, are black men
so sacred that they shall not be made to bear
their share? Are niggers better than white
men? Is the old democratic party, beside
being made disloyal party, being also made
the niger party?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
Fr0m the Army of the CumbeFland---NeVs
fram Wisconsin Tr0ops.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin, Goth inst

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin, goth inst
The brave Col Bingham, of the Iron First,
who has just returned from Chattanooga, loves
to speak of the glorious character of the COM
mander of his corps, the now immortal Thorn
as. On the memorable Sunday, he was every
where. Riding on his horse, and of course a
conspicuous mark for the rebel sharpshooters.
he moved from regiment to regiment, cheer
ing and inspiring every soldier with the unal-
terable conviction that they must stand there
and die, if need be.
Col. B. speaks also in the highest praise of
the gallantry, skill, and GOODNESS of Gen
Starkweather, who was constantly under the
most deadly fire. He says he feels proud to
say that he did not hear of a skulking officer
in Thomas whole corps, Of the Captains,
Mitchell and Nichols, who were killed, he
says no Drawer young men ever drew asword
Bragg left our wounded to die On the field
One poor fellow, Lieut. Richardson, of She
boygan, who was wounded in the retreat to
Rossville, laid five days and five nights on the
battle field, and then was finally brought into
our lines by our ambulances, under flag of
truce. He died, from modification, the ball
in his groin not having been extracted, or any
attempt made by the rebel surgeons to minis
ter to his wants. The rebel soldiers who
passed him from time to time divided their
rations with him, and SO he dragged through
the five days of agony. Bragg holds that it
costs too much to the South to take care of
the Yankee wounded and therefore they
should be left to rot to death. The inhu-
manity Of Bragg has become one of his mark
ed characteristics Col. Bingham says it is
preposterous to suppose that the rebels can
drive our army from Chattanooga. When he
left, on the 18th inst, provisions were being
freely brought in by wagon trains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
A Loyal Democrat On the Chic Election.


There is no longer any question as to what
the people of these loyal States intend to do
They are steadfastly determined to put down
the Rebellion before stopping to act, or even
talk, upon alleged irregularities at home
The persistent efforts of such men as Vallan-
digham, Wood &c, may eliminate once in
while in blocking up the road which leads to
the grand result, but the marching armies of
true men, though perhaps hating moment
at the distractions, will 90 through and
trample them out of sight.
Every American will breath freer, not so
much that a pestilent and dangerous dema-
gogue is annihilated, but that the strength of
this government lies in the steadfast loyalty
and integrity of the people. We shall hear
no more talk of the government being sus-
tanned only by bayonets. Had Vallandigham
been elected Governor of Ohio by a majority
Of $4,000 Or 100000, what army on the face
Of the earth could have held against the ia
naticism which would have swept this gov
government into the abyss of anarchy? We
have come to another grand demonstration of
the fact that this people are capable of self
government. Another demonstration that
frivolous partly Questions must give way to the
great struggle of the of the moment whether
the country shall live or not. And another
seeking to build themselves up, even at TIE
peril of all else, will be swept down by pop
ular indignation.
In all affection for our old friends of the
Democratic party, with whom we have voted
and acted through the best years of our life,
we call upon them to halt and reflect upon
what sort of career these false teachers are
pointing for them to pursue. It may look
glittering and bright enough, but it is the
glitter of falsehood and the prosphoresence
of corruption 1t is despoiling the Democrat
ic party of its nobleness, its honor, and it's
splendid history. 1t is making party only
to be Kissed at and cursed in all the future
| The young men of the country cannot afford
| to join such fortu2es and carry burden in
their after lives which time will make hide
Gus even in their own eyes; and the old men,
| though the grave may close cover them, it
| cannot put out Of sight the story of their
| weakness which will go down to their chill
| dren. Repudiate the treachery which, as in
| Ohio, is also sought to be fastened on the par
ty in Wisconsin. Repudiate it here as they
| did there, and boldly and periodically rescue
the good old party and give it back unfair
nished its national character, its steady loyal
ty, and its fair fame.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
Interesting from the South-~-Sharp Affair in
Mississippi.

The Memphis Evening Bulletin has an ac-
count of the pursuit of Chalmers by Colonel
Hatch. After the flight at Collierville on Mon
day, Col. Hatch struck Chalmers at In
graham's MILL three miles south of Bayhalia,
where severe fight ensued, lasting about two
hours. Chalmers was dislodged from strong
position, on which his guns had been advan-
tageously posted, and infantry well covered
This position was carried by Lieut.. Col. Phil
lips brigade on the right and centre, the eth
Kansas leading in the charge. The enemy
lost fifty killed and wounded. He then re-
treated, pressed by Col. Hatch some three
miles further south to Tallahatchie. Here
the enemy held very strong position. At
the little town of Wyatt a deep trench had
been made entirely around the town, and the
enemys reintorcements reached them in time
to secure the town
At o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the 18th
inst, our forces reached that point. The en-
envy occupied the river side with force of
from $500 to 1900 men, and nine pieces of
artillery. Col. Hatch had some 1920 men
and eight pieces Of artillery, in two brigades,
one commanded by Col. Phillips, and the 9th
er by Lieut.. Col. Morris. The fight soon
commenced Hatch's artillery was massed
IN the centre. The enemys skirmishers were
driven in, and they charged on our left This
charge was received and repulsed with fearful
loss to the enemy, by the 9th Illinois, 9th Il
linois cavalry, and Sd Michigan. The enemy
made desperate charge on the left as night
was coming on, and were again repulsed by
the same forces, the enemy leaving their dead
on the ground.
The night closed down dark and rainy. The
enemy still held their ground Our men
closed on the enemy about 9 o'clock, and
charged into the town. The rebels plunged
in confusion into the river, and our men
charged after them. The enemy fed panic
stricken, leaving in our hands 800 rifles and
Is prisoners. At this last charge Captain
Palmer, the enemy's Chief of Artillery, was
captured.
The town was soon in flames by the hands
Of our soldiers, and is now totally DESTROYED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

DEATH OF JACOB GRIMM-This celebrated
German writer, who, in conjunction with his
late brother William, has been so long well
known, not only in Germany but throughout
all Europe, died on Sunday evening, Septem-
Der IS, at Berlin, after a short illness He
was born on the 4th of January, 1856, and had
therefore reached his seventy-ninth year
Although he sought comparative retirement
after the death of his brother, be was indie
fatigable up to his last moment in carrying
out the objects to which he had devoted his
long and useful life; and his last hours were
spent, not in earning new fame by the con
tinuation of those works which were so pecu-
liarly his own, but in the preparation of his
great German dictionary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
HORACE L. SANDERS.
Col. 10th Wis. Vol

THE STATUE OF CALHOUN DEsrRoYED.-It
will be no noticed as a most singular coinei-
dence, that one Of the fifteen historic shells
recently thrown into Charleston city, by Gen.
Gilmore, shivered the statue erected some
years since in front Of the Court House of
the doomed municipality, in commentator
of the late John @. Calhoun.-Po7r Royal Free
So,aA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

Idaho Territory will choose a Legislature
and member of Congress on the 31st of Octo-
Der. The census shows $4,000 white popu-
lation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

= An irregular" doctor, in New Orleans,
who is not recognized by the regulars ask
ed friend what would make the most attrac-
tive sign for his establishment. GA coffin,
with duck rampant" was the reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
GEN. FARcHrLp,s RESIGNATION.
WASHINGTON. Oct 9

W AsFIINUIUt, UCt. Y.
COL Fairchild of the I'd Wisconsin Volun-
'eers, has been promoted by the President to
rank as Brigadier General, for meritorious
conduct at the battle of Gettysburg, where
ne lost one arm; he has, however, resigned
his commission to accept nomination on the
Union ticket, in Wisconsin, as Secretary of
State
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

- Martyrs have sung at the stake as tea
kettle sings over the fire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
CAPT L. H. DRURY.-A Nashville letter OF

CAPT. L. Il. DRURY-A Nashville letter of
the 18th inst. in the Cincinnati Gazette saws:
Capt. L. H. Drury, Chief of Artillery on
Van Cleve's staff, and Chief of Scouts, came
on the train with US. He was so severely
wounded four weeks previously, that there
was much anxiety felt and expressed for him.
Indeed, not a few deemed his exposure very
imprudent. He received his wound On the
18th, while the brigade was forming it's line
of battle to confront a portion of Buckner's
corps. The gallant Captain was just bringing
his artillery into position, when one of the
enemys sharpshooters sent ball right thro'
his body. The ball struck the soft hollow
one feels just below and in advance of the
right breast, and it passed out within less
than three inches of the spine. Subsequent
facts would seem to indicate that the leaden,
ragged messenger found its way through the
plethoric captain without decorating liver,
stomach or lungs. But how it did so will
long be a marvel. On horseback and by am
bulance, over one Of the most dreadful roads
ever travelled by wheels, the captain made
his weary way nearly sixty miles before he
took the cars, and then, with little rest, he
was jolted in an uneasy car from Stevenson
to Nashville. Well may his numerous friends
feel deeply anxious for the gallant captains
recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

FUNNY REoUEsr.-The mother of little
fellow about taking ride in the cars, asked
him as ne scrambled in, "Why, amt you
going to kiss your mother before you go ~
The little rogue was in such hurry that he
couldn't stop, and hastily called out, "Con-
duceor, won't you kiss mother for nes'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

FREAKS OF TIE BATTLE-FIELD.-It is stated
by manufacturers of artificial limbs, that they
make eight left legs for soldiers for soldiers
to two right, and about the same proportion
of right arms to left ones, showing that about
four times az many lose left legs as right, and
four right arms to one left. This seems very
singular, but an agent for the sale of artificial
limbs affirms it to be the actual fact
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

How BRAVE MEN SUFFER AND DIE-In his
report of the Chickamauga battles, B. f. Tay-
lor records the following solemn, yet credita-
bic fact: eff anybody thinks that when our
men are stricken upon the field they fill the
air with cries and groans, till it shivers with
such evidences of agony, he greatly errs.-
bullet picrces the breast, and the soldier sinks
down silently upon the ground, or creeps
away, if he can, without murmur or com
plant; falls a. the sparrow falls, speeches.
ly, and like that sparrow, I earnestly believe,
falls not without Father. The dying horse
gives out his fearful utterance of almost hui
man suffering, but the mangled rider is dumb
The crash of musketry, the crack of rifles,
the roar of guns, the shrek of shells, the
rebel whoop, the Federal cheer, and that IN
describable undertone of grinding, rumbling,
splintering sound, make up the voices of the
battlefield
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29

A MISSISSIPPI JUDGE.-During the summer
of 1888, landlord was brought before Judge
Hawkins (who sat On decayed stump in front
of the hoteD on a charge of selling liquor in
quantities less than a gallon, being contrary
to the law of the State. The process was
commenced:
"Prisoner, are you guilty or not guilty."
'sNot guilty." the landlord replied.
"Prisoner," exclaimed the Judge, "you
know that's a lie! | have drank in your
house more than twenty times day myself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-10-29
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.

NEW YORK, Oct 90.
The Rerald's special from the Army of the
Potomac says:
1t IS now quite definitely settled that the
rebel forces are falling back towards the Rap
ldan, and that our army offers them battle by
advancing.
construction trains have run as far as Bris
TOW Station, to-day, and tomorrow supply
tram VIII run to or beyond that point. The
trestle bridge at Bristow was burned bv the
reoeis- The track between Manassas and Cat
letts station was almost wholly torn up by
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-02-14
NOTICE.
STATE OF KANSAS, (, &C

J In1rn OF c sANsAs' IS
At the October Term, A. d. 1852, Of the
Probate Court begun and held in said County OF
Jefferson, al The Probate Court Room, in the vii
iage Of Oskaloosa, On TIE 9th day of October
1862.
Present, John W. Day, Judge.
In the matter OF the application OF George X
Hines, Administrator OF the es.sie of y. Enei
Buraaal, deceased, for authority 20 sell the real
estate of said deceased, tor the payment of debts
On reading and filing the petition @ George r.
Hines, Administrator CT al and singular tho
goods and chaille<, rights and credits or Benne,
Burnaia, deceased, praying for authority 10 sell
the real estate Il said deceased IL is ordered ,ha,
all persons interested in said estate be notified o.
the said application and that, unless the ccn.ra.
ny be shown on the first day of the next Term Of
this Court. to be held the fret donday in Janua-
ry. A. ID 1865, All order Will be made for the sale
Of the whole. or so much OF the said real estate
As Will pay he debts ef the said deceased. And
II s furth, ordered, that said perso1s Interested
10 said estate. be notified of said application by
publication OF copy of this order for Elk con.
secutive weeks in TIE IsSrPExDEsr, n weekly
newspaper printed and published in said County.
and that the last publication be made at least
twenty days before the term of the Court at which
such application will be made.
true copy Of the record in said Court.
In'festmony Whereof have here.
~ ! unto set my hand, and affixed the seal
3SEAL. of said Court, al my Office in the vii.
t~ isge OF Oskaloo,a. this 9TH day Of
October, a. ID. 1867,
JOHN W. DAY, Judge.
III s-w sl;,s5.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-02-14

BIRDS FLY.-This is a very sim.
pie game, in which all the players
place a finger on the table,or on the
knees of the conductor of the game.
10 be raised in air when the conduc-
tor says-aBirds fly" "Pigeons(or
any winged object in natural histo-
ryO fly" II he names a non-wing-
ed animal, and any player raises his
hand in distraction, the latter pays
q forfeit-the same in case OF his
negIecting 10 raise it at the name OF
the bird or winged insect.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-02-14
OLDEST STOCK INKANSAs

We say to all, buy trees Of . hone
Nursery. Trees raised in this soil and
climate are the only ones hat viii pay
for setting out; you who have bought
from the East know by experience.
Our stock consists - follows:
Apple trees from yearlings to bear.
ing size: Pears, Plums. Cherry, Peash,
Apricot, Nectarine. Grapes, Blsckbsriss,
Raspberries, Goosebsrries. Stravber-
ries, Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Roses,
Rhubarb, Asparagus. DC.
We will take Grain. Stock or Land,
in exchange for Fruit Trees. Sead for
a catalogue and price list. Office and
depot between 9Th and 9th streets on
Kansas Avenue, Immediately north Of
the Commercial House, Atchison, Kan
sas.
October IA. 1861. oct26-13f.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-02-14

The following is the Interpretation
1, The kid, which is one of the
pure animals, denotes the Hebrews.
The father by whom it was purchas-
ed is Jehovah, who represents him.
self-as sustaining this relation to the
Hebrew nation. The pieces of mon
ey signify Moses and Aaron,through
whose meditation the Hebrews
were brought out of Egypt.
2. The cat denotes the Assyrians,
by whom the Ten Tribes were car
ried into captivity.
- 3. The dog is symbolical of the
Babylonians.
4. The staff signifies the Persi-
ans.
5. The fire indicates the Grecian
empire under Alexander the Great.
d. The war betokens the Romans,
or the fourth Of the great monarchies
to whom tbs Jews were subjected.
7. The OK is a symbol Of the Sar-
acens, who subdued Palestine. and
brought it under the Caliphate.
8. The butcher that killed the OK
denotes the Crusaders, By whom the
holy land was wrested out of the
hands of the Saracens.
9. The angel Of death signifies
the Turkish power, by which the
land Of Palestine was taken from the
Franks.
10. Tho commencement Of the
tenth stanza is designed to show thai
God will take signal vengeance on
Turks, Immediately after whose ov-
verthrow the Jews are to be Tes.or.
ed to their own land, and live un.
der the government Of their long.
expected Messiah.-London Con-
gregational Magazine.