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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

MINISTERIAL CoMPARIsoN.-A certain
Elder, not million miles from Appleton,
preached sermon some time since, when
he made the following comparison in
" dissecting" the miser: 1.-THE soul of
the mlser is so shrivelled that it would
have more room to play in a grain of
mustard seed, than a bull frog would in
Lake Michigan!"-Appleton Crescent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

H The Washington Provost Marshal
recently oVerhauled fair lady bound over
the river, with seven canteens of whisky,
each containing three pints, attached to
her crinoline Another more ingenious
madam wore her canteens of corn juice az
false breasts, giving herself the air and
figure Of fill president of a maternal as,
ISOLATION.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

HA druggist in New York advertises
the following varieties of EXTRACTS for the
handkerchief :" "Big Thing, Think of
Ne, The Ball is Up, Something New, Try
1t, Fifth Avenue, Pet of the Regiment,
Kiss Me in the Dark, Sumter, Kiss Me
Quick, &c, &C. Price II cents bottle"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

The THIRD WISCONSIN CAVALRY AND
THE KANSAS NEeEo REe1MENT.-A Fort
Scott correspondent of the New York
Times, writing on the I'd, says:
Among the cases pending before the
Court-martial. is the trial of q soldier be-
longing to the Third Wisconsin Cavalry,
for the wilful murder of THOMAS BROWN,
a negro soldier of the First colored regi-
ment. know but little of the circum-
stances, except the general statement that
the Wisconsin man, while drunk, wantonly
shot the negro, treating it as good joke
thereafter. This is the only case of actual
collision between the white and colored
soldiers in this section. The experiment
could hardly have bad fairer trial than
here. The town of Fort Scott is largely
Democratic-though from local reasons it
gave large majority to the Republican
State candidates last fall. Some of its
older citizens might with propriesy be
claased as rebel sympathizers. The garri.
son of the post, with the Commandant,
were (when the negro regiment first
camped here) composed of troops supposed
to sympathize with the ultra pro>slavery-
ties. From Maj. HENN1NG, the command
ant, the regiment has received nothing but
kindness and courtesy. The Third Wis,
with slight exceptions, (both men and
officers of this regiment come from Demo-
cratic districts,) are generally deserving of
the same commentator. The negroes
have been employed for three weeks past
in fortifying the post. They have already
built two large earthworks, and have two
more to complete the works. 1t is the
testimony of all who have had to deal
with them, that no more willing or capa-
bic hands could be found. The labor
seems child's play to them, and the hearty
abandonment and jolliness they always
exhibit, make visit to the bastions an
unfailing source of amusement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

WESTERN VIRGINIA FOR GRADUAL EMAN.
oIPAT1oN.-The full official returns OF the
vote in West Virginia on the new Con-
stitution with the Wiley amendment, pro-
viding for gradual emancipation, foot up
in the thirty eight counties heard from
2s,S21 for the amendment, and 572 against
it. The Commissioners threw out. on
account of informality, 442 votes that were
cast in favor of the amendment, but re
jected none that were against it. Ten
counties were not heard from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

MORE MoN1ToRs.-The following are the
names and builders of the twelve light
draft turreted iron clads of the Monitor
model, for the construction of which,
within six months, at cost of $3.50, 900
apiece, the Navy Department have just
concluded contracts:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

H Mrs. Brown eloped from Baltimore
the other morning, with Mr.. Jones. Mr..
Brown got an inkling of what was going
on, stationed himself at the depot, and as
the train with the loving pair moved off.
exclaimed: Good-Tm glad you're 60
lng-hurrah for mel" This was too
much for the tender hearted Mrs. Brown.
She quarreled with her seducer, got off at
the first station, walked back to Balti
more, and is now dear, devoted Mrs.
Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

HE CALLIooT INvEsTIGATIoN.- The Sc
lect Committee of the New York House
OF Representatives on the alleged corrup-
ton of the Speaker, Mr.. Callicot, have
reported that they believe him to be en-
tlrely innocent A minority of the Com.
mittee have given notice that they will
bring in another report.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30
~ The soldiers Voting Bill, recent

~ The soldiers Voting Bill, recently
passed by the OHIO Legislature, has been
signed and deposited in the Office of the
Secretary of State. The Conservatives
will howl with rage, but we congratulate
the soldiers of Ohio and the Nation. Not
many Copperhead votes will be polled in
the army.-NashuilZe Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

II The Countess GU1oc1oL1, rendered
immortal by her amour with BYRON, and
who is now known SIS the Marquise DE
bo1ss1, is engaged in writing life of the
author of ChsIde Herozd, which will soon
be published. Her intimate. but rather
scandalous, relations with the Poet during
the last years OF his life, doubtless made
her the depository of many facts and in
cidents in his life which have not been
heretofore published. Although over six.
ty years of age, she is still said to be a
very beautiful woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

%A down East editor says that he
has seen the contrivance that lawyers use
to warm up the subject" He says it is
glass concern, and holds about pint.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

Racv Letter fran the Wife OF Hon. He',-
~ 8. EaGte-ssEs. Davis rules ssJef4s,,
THE Price of Living i'll Richm' ind
Three Dollars Day aid "Notflflg on
Earth to Eat-o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

az The New York Times says it has
report of the sanitary condition of Gen.
HooKEE's army, which it does not publish,
because it contains data for calculating its
precise numbers. 1t therefore only states
in general terms, that at no previous time
has the condition of the Army of the Po-
tomac been as good as at the present time,
the ratio of sick being less than IS i u the
1,G0O-less than per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-04-30

The italics, EXPLANATIONS, &C., are those
or the honorable Mrs. f. W. D. B.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22
The Meeting at village Hall.

We had the pleasure OF hearing the hitter part
only Of Lieut. Gov. Dillingham; address, in VIII
age Hall, Wednesday evening, but heard enough
to assure US that the speech was well worthy the
subject and the man. Mr.. Dillingham;, always
an effective anu eloquent speaker, in bis effort
that evening fairly excelled himself His speech
abounded in historic information relative to the
early periods Of our national existence, truhiully
deneating the rise,progess and decline ofyarous
political parties. Mr.. Dillingham; gave succinct
history of the old Federal party, showing its OPP
position to the General Government. which eul-
minated in the Hartford Convention; and said
that from that secret ooncaye the leaders Of the
party went forth to be known no more forever in
places Of honor and trust. So il would be with
the knayes who now assumed to lead the so'called
Democratic party. The people were beginning
10 spew them and their teachings out OF their
mouths and out Of their remembrance. In the
old Democratic State Of California they were
buried under 10000 majority of loyal votes so,
too, in Maine and be believed Ohio would bury
the traitor Vaandigham under 10000 majority
vote Of her lteemen lie alluded to the New
York riot as the natural sequence Of traitorous
teachings and called it the great 81 Peace Con.
yention' of the Democracy.
Mr.. Dillingham; exposed the falacy Of any one
pretending to be lover Of his country in time Of
war, while doing all in his power to embarrass
and oppose the Administration of that country.
As well might be pretend to love the person
whose head he maliciousy cuts of, In time Of
rational perl, the constituted government OF the
nation must be sustained aud the party that for.
gets this paia duty commits the objectionable
sin" for whichlhere is no forgiveness, and must in
disgrace 90 down to oblivion,
We rave no time to give even q brief outline Of
Mr.. Dillinghim's mastery defence of the Eman'
cpalon Proclamation, the Conscription Act and
Military Arrests Suffice il to say his arguments
on these several points were conclusive as TO their
legality aud expedieney as war measures. We
have seldom heard more soalhng rebuke than
the speaker administered to the self-styled De-
moeracy Of to-day. lie showed by incontroyert'
able facts and parallels that they now stand pre-
csely where the despised Federalsls stood in the
war Of 1912, and must inevitably meet the doom
that awaits any party which places party and the
lust for power paramount to the love of country,
liberty and God. l(any Of these latter day Dem
ocrals were present, and didn't clearly see the alb
houent and pitable attitude ia which the Demo
cratic party is now being placed by Vallandgbam
Seymour, Wood & Co., then they sadly need the
gift which Burns prayed lor-Ihe gift to see them
selves as others see them.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22


We learn from the best authority that the two
Veteran Regiments, and the Battery, which are
now being raised in this State are called for by
the General Government as a rqHiSlti0n on the
Staei and it is not only the privilege, but it IS
the duty of the State TO answer this call. 30 far
as the State is concerned the call is precisely like
the calls made heretofore for volunteers, except
that, 10 this case, those Of the old regiments who
re-enst will receive the large bounty now offered
by the Government. The enliStments in these
regiments are not to be confined to those who
have seen service, sny able-boded men being re-
ceiyed. Those who have not previously served
nine months will, however, receive only the same
Government bounty paid last year, viz; 500, Of
which S2j, together with one months pay, Sl3,
and 81 premium, making $40, will be paid in ad-
vance. Whatever number Of troops may be
raised under this call will be credited to the State
On the next draft.
In this view Of the case il becomes q matter Of
State PRIDE as well as Of patriotic devotion to the
Country, to I'll up these two regiments and the
battery as speedily as possible. The troops are
not called for merely to furnish comfortable and
well paid place for old soldiers but they are de-
manded because they are needed in the service
and needed from Vermont. Hitherto Vermont
has answered with the utmost alacrity all calls loI
troops and it has been our boat that our quo
tas we're first in the field This good name has
not been the result, however, Of inactivity and su
pineness. SeIectmen and other officials, anC
prominent end wealthy gentlemen in the yarou
towns have given their influence and their active
Incorporation to the recruiting officers in the worF
Of enlisting soldiers and in this way towns hay'
rapidly filed their quotas. And until these regl
ments are full the same kind of labor should b.
performed now. The iecruiting officers neye
have done but fra lion Of the work, Indeed, !
has been impossible for thea to do more than
part Of this task. The patriotism OF the peopl
has been necessarily put under contribution AM
aided in the enlistments. Public meetings hay
been held and volunteering has been urged 70
the credit Of the State, and for the safety Of tn
Republic And it may not be untimel, or un
necessary for the people to take the same cours
now, to revive somewha; the enthusiasm Of on
year ago, and work as though every individual
and every town felt that there was IN this bushes
work for ALL In this way Vermont can still keel
in the front rank among those who stlnd by tb
Alg, and her brave sons will march with full rank
with the advancing flag as it pushes its yictoriou
way to the Gulf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22
From the Burlington Times
The Death Of DR.. Pease.

1t is with feeling of profound grief that we
announce to our readers this morning an event
which no doubt many Of them have for some days
past been apprehendng, but which will come as
shock upon them and upon our whole commu-
nity-the death OF Rev. DR.. Pease. 1t has been
generally understood for nearly week past that
there we're but slight hopes Of his recovery, and
if we may lldge from the frequent and eager in
quiries which have during this time been made
Of those who we're supposed to have information
Of bis condition, seldom has slck-bed been en-
clrcled with more anxious and aiecIioDate solicit
tude on the part Of all classes in the community
1t is nog our painful duty to inform our more
distant readers that after gradually sinking Ihro'
the night Of Wednesday, he breathed his last at
hafpast nine o'clock Thursday morning.
DR.. Pease was born in Canaan, Conn, Sept |,
1878, and therefore had Just completed bis ill
tielh ye r. His fathers family having removed
to Charlotte, in this State, during his boyhood,he
entered the University in this place 10 the year
1884, and was graduated in 1888. -Four years
after his graduation be was elected TO the PROBES
sorshlp OF Greek and Latin, an office be held for
thirteen years. On the death Of President Smith
in 1866, he was called to the Presidency Of the
University, post which he resigned rather more
than eighteen months ago TO accept the charge
of the First Presbyterian Church in Rochester
New York. lie was also for five years mem
Der Of the Vermont Board Of Education, and :oI
three years President Of the State Teachers AS
sociatlon.
Dr. Peases life, though suddenly cut short jus
when be had attained the full rpeness OF his fac
uIes was aborious and eminenlly useful one
lie was scholar Of rare accomplishments. Every
product Of bis mind was characterized by a chast'
and classic elegance. As critic in the higher
departments Of literature, ancient and modern, h'
probably had few equals among the scholars o
the county. For the last ten years he had beer
gradually concentrating all the powers Of bis fine
ly cultivated mind and all the fruits Of his study
mainly upon one great objecl-the influencing 0
mems minds and hearts by divine ruth from thu
pulpit We need not inform our readers that HI
was an Impressive and powerful preacher, anC
that, as short as was bis career 10 this department
Of labor, he was permitted to see himself looked
up to as recognized leader in the great cause tC
which he had devoted himself lie was mar
who will be missed not only in this region where
be was most intimately known, but everywhere
throughout the wide circle over which his ntiu
enoe exte' died. We take it for granted tina
some competent hand will give us memorial o
his lie worthy Of his distinguished reputation
and of his eminent services.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22
The Maine Election.

The election in Maine, which has just resulted
in so complete a triumph Of the National cause
has demonstrated the honesty of the masses IN
their devotion to the country. The returns now
indicate that Cony, the Union candidate, IS elect
ed Governor, by nearly, If not quite 10000 ma
jorit,. The State Senate will stand 80 Union to
DE- mocrat; the House about 10 to 81 Demo-
crate. Last wear the Senate stood "A Union TO g
Democrat the House l0l Union to 80 Demo
Gratis. Union gain, Senators and 10 kepFesen-
tatiye5. The Union gain on the Governor vote
Of last year is 1900 OF 1900, and Conys vote
il this ye r larger than the united Union and
War Democratic vote Of last year. Mr.. Cony,
the Governor eject, has always been a Democrat,
and last year voted for Jameson, the War Dem
ocraic candidate for Governor. lie now, how
ever, heartily supports the Administration in its
War and Emancipation policy
The Copperhead papers are in much distress
over the result Of this election, and are taking
great pains to account for it. The New York
HOrld, after having approved Of the Copperhead
platform and candidates aud prophesled their sue
cess, finding no other reason for the failure OF Its
predictions and hopes, charges the result to the
fact that the Maine Copperheads had not the Gun
ming to disguise their real sentiments under thu
garb Of pretended devotion to the country
Forgetting that one Of the strongest arguments
used against Bradbury was that he was pledged tc
follow the lead OF the New York Seymour, wheT
that functonary sh ud have the courage to at
tempt to withdraw the Empire State troops from
the national armies, the Uorid unkndly and mod
estly attributes the defeat TO lack OF admiration
of and a neglect to follow the New York Democ
racy. 1t says the Maine Democracy was too
plain and eutspoken. 1t ought, ut least, to hay'
simulated devotion to the Country, and desire
10 see the rebellion suppressed, whatever its rea
sympathies might be and because it did not, afeI
the illustrious examples of its New York conied'
crates, do this it was buried under a somewhat
crushing, popular verdict. And the Borid at
fectionatey reminds its brother copperheads else.
where to take warung by the fate Of their breth.
ren in Maine, and hereafter be very guarded in
their expression Of hostility to the Government.
Bot in spite Of this whisting to keep up their
courage these Blue Light Democrats begin to
see the handwriting on the wall, The people Of
this country who are not blind partisans of slay-
cry begin to understand who is for the flag and
who is against it, and vote accordingly. The
elections in Vermont, California and Maine I'M
mistakably show the drift of the popular current
and Ohio will next, by a large majority fer John
Brough, still further emphasize this judgment OF
the people The Copperheads may as well pre-
pare for their defeat everywhere for it is surely
coming.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22

TRUE DEMoCRAcY.-John Cochra Of New
York, always Democrat and recently represent
ing that party in the House of Representatives,
at Washington, has written letter accepting the
nomination Of the Union Convention as Attorney
General of New York, in which he says:
find, therefore, nothing in the principles Of
the Convention with which disagree. 1t is the
cause of Democracy which it has espoused-not
Of that nominal Democracy that mouths it for the
war and sympathizes with the Rebels nor of
that caravan Democracy which, chained by com.
mittees and crbbed by organizations, is put upon
its annual progress, through our streets, for the
benefit of the proprietors-but of that Democracy
which consists in the conflict Of arms for the gov.
eminent Of the people assaed by arms and un.
I'll the rebels against the people aud their Govern.
ment cease from moesting, | will unite with any
and all to compel them 10 lay dOicn their arms
Such, in my judgment, is the duty Of all War
Democrats.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22

FROM rENNEssEE.-An Editor Of the New
York Times has recently visited his native Coun.
ly in Tennessee, one Of the three counties, which
at the FIRST vote on the question Of secession gave
a majority against the old Union. lie says he
found the people heartily sick ofthe war and ready
to come back into the Union, and adds
If President Lincoln should at once withdraw
the military Government nos over the State, and
call on the people of Tennessee toIeOrganize their
State Government by an election Of Governor,
Legislature and Members OF Congress, in Noyem.
Der, promising to uphold them in the choice of
their new officers, provided only they elect men
who will accept, recognize aud support the Con-
sttuton and laws OF the United States and that
on their satisfactory execution Of this part Of their
public duty, he will proclaim an amnesty to the
State, and exemption from the operation Of the
Con6soalon act, the return Of the State to the
Union would be assured, and its citizens would
show cheerful and steadfast loyalty 10 future that
would amaze patriots IN our own land, and con-
found the enemies oirepublican liberty throughout
the world"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22

The Continental Monthly for October contain:
the following articles: The Freedom OF the Press
by Edward b. Freeland The Brothers--an Al.
legory, Unutttred, by Kate Putnam Wiliem
Lilly, AstrolOger, by Henry Wilson jefferson
Davis-Repulnuon, Recognition and Slavery
by Robert j Walker Diaryof Frances K rasin
ska Maden's Dire ming, by +. W c. Thirty
Days with the Seyenty-6rst Regiment Reason
Rhyme and Rhythm, by Mrs. Martha W. Cook
Currency and the National Finances, BY Smitl
Homans October Afternoon in the Highlands
The Isle OF Springs, by Rev, Mr., Starbucl Tia,
Restoration of the Union, by +. J.. Stanton
Was lie Successful by Richard b, Kimball
American Finances ana Resources, by Robert j
Walker; Noleeless Singers A Detective & Story
NORTH BRITISH RINEw August 1868, Reprint
New York, Leonard Scott & Co.
Contents Roger Colafd-Phi osopher ant
Politician Wilson's Prehistoric Man Thoma,
DE Qainey--Graye and Gay Henry St. JOIN
and the reign Of Queen Anne The Education
and Management of the lmbeeile; The Wes
Highlands OF Scotland Professions Of Spiritual.
iSm-Life Of j. d. Home Mormonism-Pas
and Present, The Cotton Famine and l.aneashr,
Distress The National Deiences
GoDLY's LADY's Book for October has made
It's appearance, with the usual splendid display o.
fashion, and good variety Of miscellaneous mat.
ter and engraving. Published at Philadelphia
Penn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-22

The Times special Washington dispatch says
" Intelligence has been received here that prop
osltlons have been made by Napoleon to jeff Da
Wis to abolish slavery in the South and establish
system OF peonage similar to that now existing
in Mexico Should this be done, Napoleon be
lioyes that no opposition would be made by Eng.
land to the recognition OF the Confederation by
France. Ma, oleon further assures Davis that |
he adopts tins policy the South might arm their
negroes and prevent their being used against
them by the Government
Paris correspondent Of the n, Y. Times
says that French workmen cannot properly re-
pair the engines of the pirate Florida, as they
are of English manufacture, and that Mathtt is
obliged to wait Tor Eng ish workmcn. This has
caused a delay which puts Maditt into tower.
ing rage, for now his vessel will probably suffer
the fate of the Sumter at Gibraltcr, but there is
no help Tor it.
Maiit says that but Tor the mistake Of Lieut..
Reed, who cut out the Caleb Cushing at Port
land, 1t was IN his programme at one time to
enterl the port of New York or Boston, and
burn the place.