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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-05
an English estimate of PRESIDENT Lincoln,

The Liverpool Post of October lst, praises
President Lincoln's letter to Mr.. Hackett, the
tragedian, and finds much Indication of char
acter IN his selection of favorite plays in
Shakespeare. 1t says, 'sThe choice of Mac
beth as principal favOrite, and the preference
of the less popular of Hamlet's soliloquies, al
so indicate that incisive use of his own wits
which is one of the surest indications of q
man of power" And again. He is a man
whose simple truth and cultivated intelligence
will not forever be concealed by the unwield-
illness Of his frame and the uncourtliness of
his manners. contrast was wanted to the
suave deceitfulness and emptiness of James
Buchanan, and one was found in Abraham
Lincoln" Having spoken of the ridicule of
the Presidents person and his jokes, the Post
proceeds to give its own estimate of him,
which is high one, and in many respects
just:
Perhaps no leader in a great contest ever
stood SO little chance of being a subject of
hero worship as Abraham Lincoln. Scarcely
any one has good word to say for him; and
even his own party in the States seem too
ready to remain silent about his merits, and
TO base their defense of the administration
on any grounds rather than confidence in it's
head. Yet a worshipper OF human heroes
might possibly travel great deal farther and
fare much worse for an idol than in selecting
this same lanky American--the personation
of rec-soil principles-the representative of
. dea that slavery, without being forcibly
in tered with, must not be allowed to spread
itself over the North American continent
and the impersonation, also, OF the victory of
that idea-a victory, which, as it were, stands
on the defensive against those who would
turn it into defeat. Absolute TRUTH stern
resolution clear insight, solemn faithfulness,
courage that cannot be daunted, hopefulness
that cannot be dashed-these are qualities
that 60 long way to make up hero, what
ever side the possessor of them may take in
any lawful conflict. And it would not be
easy to dispute Mr.. Lincoln's claims to all
these. He has never givenup good servant or
a sound principle. He has never shut his eyes
to facts, or remained in ignorance of them
He has never hesitated to do his work, or tal
tered in doing it. No resolution has remain
ed IN nabiJlLS with him because it was strong
one. No measure has been adopted merely
because something must be done" The
exigencies of Il fanatical war have never be-
trayed him into fanatacism, and the sharp
stings of satire have never drawn from him
an expression of ill-humor, or even an i'm
prudent rejoinder. Depend upon it, the
whole history of the war proves that this
quiet unpretending, awkward man is on the
whole filter subject for respect than ridi-
cule, even as apublic man, leaving altogeth-
er aside the consideration, once favorite
one in England, that he raised himself lite
rally from nothing.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15

and known the Communication Fund Bonds, and the
shall be the pleasure u the holders
theref ethsr IA person by attorney. only upon Tie
books VI the Corporate At The oca Of the Cnmptro
en by the stock Clark.
SIC 3. me said bonds shall be sgsed By TIE ComptrO
her by the Mayor sealed with the
seal ~ she Corporation and atested by the Clerk OF the
Common Council. They shall bear interest at rate not
exceeding seven per oent per annlm, payable semi
annually he hsi day Of May and November 10 each
year and the principal shall be redeemabe on the hrst
day of November, 1870.
SIC For the pay aent the principal OF bonds,
ana the interest To thereon the faith OF the Corpo
ration OF the city q New YORK Is hereby soemnly pieded
and the COMPTROLLER hereby authorized and required to
redeem d cancel the time 70 time al be-
fore their maturit
SEC g. The Comp Is hereby directed TO ascertain
from the Provost Marshas Of the several districts the
exact quota called for from each district to make the
drat aud he shah therefore draw hs warrant IN favor u
the Collector Internal Revenue OF each Of the said dis
q lets for equal the Of three hundred
dollars for each and all that may be required make
the quota OF the district to the end that citizen OF New
York city shall be compelled 10 serve In tho
conscript against his Will being understood that under
this arrangement the Comptroller shall that tho proper
officer give 10 each drafted man receipt exemptDg him
from such di at.
Tho Committee on Finance 70 whom was REFERRED the
annexed preamble aud resolution in favor OF raising
Of money commute the full quota Of troops be
raised by subscription in the city and county OF New
York, respectfully
That your committee have given the subjecs careful
consideration and nnd that there Is largo and valuable
portion Of the population Of the city who cannot tho
required for exemption being mostly mechanics and
w0rkiDg men, who cannot be spared from the city.
Your committee from this ind that the impending
draft receives the dssatsrcasion VI majority Of our
cssSens They therefore submit the following resolution
JAMES HAYES, on
yAhgEL 7. WEBSTER, Finance.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
IMPORTANT MEETING Of THE COMMON COUNCIL

Money to be Appropriated for Poor Men
Who wish 10 Escape the Drsft.
Tho Board OF Aldermen have issued call for . special
meeting, be ned this forenoon At eleven O'Clock,
Of which the following Is a copy
NEW YORK. July IA, 1868.
DAVID = VALENTINE ESQ.,, Clerk of tho Common Council:
SRYou will please notify tho mombers OF the Board of
Aldermen In special session. In the Chamber OF
the Loara City Hail. Wednesday the 18TH day Of July
Instant at eleven O'Clock NJ for the purpose OF trans
acting such public business as may come before the
Board
JOHN HARDY, Alderman Iltn district.
LEWIS r. RYERS, Alderman 9th district.
CHAS H. HALL, Alderman 4th district
JOHN kOX, Alderman LIST district.
GEO A. JEREMIAH, Alderman 10Th district.
JOHN d OTTWEI.I Alderman l4th district
OHAS. J CHI RP, Alderman Ttb district
JOHN 7. HENRY, Alderman Sd district,
The Common Council 70 have met yesterday, but
had TO adjourn until this morning. for want Of
quorum. has, however, been arranged that al
the meeting today measure will be passed ap
propratiDg million and half dollars whereby boun
ties Of three hundred dollars each viii be paid parties
who may wish to enlist provision viii also DO made
in connection with this 10 pay every poor man
who docs wish to join The army under the draft three
hundred dollars, thus enabling him to procure subst
tute or to gain his own exemption at his option.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15

Mr. DopGs-Ths Governor OF the State d here, which
proves TIA. 6e IS no traitor. (rhs remark was followed
Gen. wEoss was the frst 10 volunteer his services
and was followed BY other gentlemen.
Inc resolution 70 close the stores adopted.
Mr. SrEvRs moved that when the meeting adjourn
tney march TO the south side Of Wall street, and there
enroll their names The Mayor ana Governor
him That competent officer would be sent down 10 arm
A vocs-rnat's the doctrine
GENTLEMAN said that he requested by Lieutenant
Ashley OF the Thirty seventh regiment TO that he
had at the armory No. 500 Broadway for four hun
dred men, and that hundred probably the SPOT
by that time. II three hundred mon would leave this
meeting, said the speaker-one or two at a tme-and
present themselves at the amoy they can DO furnished
with arms.
Asorna GENTLEMAN suggested that the clerks should
not only 80 back TO their employers establishments and
inform them OF the action OF the meeting but they
should stop at every store from Chambers street down.
notifying them TO close The stores and proceed to Wall
street 10 join those persons who ready TO tender
their services TO the government.
GENTLEMAN In the audience said-I move that the
authorities be requested 90 proclaim martial law. Cloud
and protracted cheering followed his motion
ANOTHER GENTLEMAN rushed 10 the platform and said
There has already been conversation with the Mayor
and Governor upon this ect but s useless TO de
clare martial law until you have the power 70 pu. that
will have she power TO carry out martial law.
Colonel y. NJ. TAIxArcE, OF the Fntysixth regiment
now at tho seat OF war; introduced TO the meeting
lilo stated that Tor seven years he had been member OF
the Second division Of the militia force. and, II 1t was
necessary for the Of good order IN the city
Of New York he rendered the the Second
division Of the militia OF the State OF New York. com
prsing the counties Of Kings Queens and Suffolk and all
OF Long Island. They are ready.
VoTKs-Bring them
Colonel TALxADeE-I promise you that they viii ehere
before twenty four hours.
The CHAIRMAN then put a motion to adjourn but tho
large proportion OF the audience would not ADJOURN
OF them loudly calling Tor ''martal law"
At length Mr. Charles PARTRIDGE moved that this meet
ing recommend the consideration of the proprety OF de-
claring martial law
The resolution was seconded and adopted.
The passage OF this resolution seemed TO meet the
wishes OF the assemb.age whereupon o motion TO ad
iourn was made and carried.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
SCENES At NIGHT.

when The svsahs clcssd The srcitsmns nxssssd. me
armed crowds which had narksA ths day with nrs and
slasshtss we're s ths as 70 sxhibM their strength
and ovsaws ths authorisiss Fire bslls sending out
peah q siarn, constantly hoard, and every
Of flames sossAs vsss shrss{ seemed rsvs In shs
awfsl dssasvsssoa q ths hodf. What would ths angry
nd uaasshorissa oooooun acoo9plish ~ night under
cover Of ths darknsss formed the anxious thousAs d
many. II vas anticipated sAAs shsy would apply he
torch 10 sundry pnblo asd priyaAa haidU ss1 sAsrs
we're those Who scsasiy psosssd 70 svs an insight 10
tAsk psogrs1nA of ruin M houses OF United states
ocsrs, hitherto uSdissurbsd. 10 b sacked and
red obpoxioss journals were 10 b. attached and tho
people we're assscsy supsrssds those v wAom they
hsd dslsgassd authority
rms UPTOWN WARTS.
Up 70 and pest ndn&ht there we're large groups Of
npen and women Ne street q lhs up town
aards WIN sonvssssd freely the draft asaouncre u
a psOnkinN vssgsancs " 81 ubq sssaid h sAs,sA
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

Whereas n manifest that combinations for forcibe
resistance the laws Of the State d New York and The
execution or civil and criminal process exist In tho city
and county Of New York, whereby the peace and safety
q the city and the lives and property q ns uhAbitans
aS snAangersd and
where's. The power of the SAID city md county has
been sxegted and h not sucen 10 enable the officers Of
tho said city and county 70 maintain the laws Of me
State and the Iega process Of lis ocers and
whereas, Application has been made 70 me by the
Sheriff Of The city and county Of New York 10 declare
The said CITY and oounty v be in sta Of insurrectcn;
Now therefore, !, HosAno srrnoux, Governor of the
stats Of New York, and Commander-ir Chief Of the
Of the same do In s name and BY ~ authority.
ssus thh procamasion accordance With the statute in
such mads and provided and DO hereby declare the
city Ind county of New York 70 b h STATE Of insursc
soa, and give Boslos an psons Shaa the pro-
vidid by The laws Of thh stass for The
mantsnanos Of law anA ordss viii ~ employed 70 what
svsr degrees nay ~ necssay and that s pssscns who
shAi aftss ths pussason Of ths proclamaaea, "rsssss
o. ad or ssss In ressas any force ordered oss BY The
Govspss qus, suppress such insssrsctscn, via
render thsmsv liable 70 The penalties prescribed BY
law. HOkAtO uAHhuOk
NEW Yosx, Juy II, 1ses
The New York herald., 1863-07-15

with ss enforcement The women were particularly Bit
ter against the conscrption
PATROLS or MILITARY AND POLICE
The CITY presented strange aspect shortly before ten
O'Clock The ciyic orce with number of soldiers who
we're armed, lsft the Dvsion Arnory ana M malened S
through Broome street, and up Broadway 70 we cAts
Arsenal Thirtyhth street. In the centre Oh
occupying allow square. were two carts laden Win
Al the Prescott House, they halted and axed boyone
then continued their march No band or drum cols &C
"Dxis the columns joining In whstling chorus yhey
under the command OF Colonel Winslow anu num-
bered six hundred men. Tue police and the military
were marching through the city at one O'Clock thn
morning
THE STATE ARSENAL.
This organization arrived at the state Arsenal ~ eleven
O'Clock There a large throng who Witnessed thern
coming, but attempt made TO resist them They
will be quartz in the building
PERIL6 OF TRIP UP TOWN.
The position OF member OF the press 10 not sinecuro
nor envable at any time, especially In one o. pubic
strife One OF reporters last night IN order 70 ascer
tain the Of the upper part Of The city was proceed
ing TO make tour through it. The withdrawal OF city
Of carriages and although their charges are exorbi
tant, few would venture uptown with passenger, al
though the premium for the act might DC zen LINES ns
regular fare They anticipated attack and SO declined
One Of these sage hackmen being offered hye dollars
for about hours ride refused. Another mportuney
through Second attracted the observation OF
hundreds. Al time the vehicle was followed; bus
In at the occupant having become apparently sati'
fed he not obnoxi civilian or officer, retired
OUR REPORTER ROBBED.
In the midst Of this extraordinary surveillance on roneo
the carriage II proceeding through second avenue
and safely cached the corner Of Thiryhrd street a
few yards urtter and ordered Tho mon were
armed the driver had to obey Then through each side
window peered over dozen men, They surrounded the
carriaee and having dragged out our reporter, COM
menced to examine him the sidewalk. They brought
him 70 the light. and several inquired
'Who are you2'
"a reporter VI tho HERALD
In second the made him their centre, and ono
among them caught Ieisurey hold Of his gold English
lever watch, snapped It with portion Of valuable
chain and looked on with wonderful suavity, VIA the
representative Of the HERALD helpessy endeav0rng
TO convince them no reporter. Soon Individual
arrived WHO recognized him. and he thus allowed "a
ecape with the oss OF avoritc time Keeper and the
better half of gold Albert chain
The New York herald., 1863-07-15

various places he visited FINDING everything compare
tvey quiet he returned TO the g. Nicholas about seven
O'Clock, aud there found despatch awaiting him from
Adutans General sprague to the effect that the govern
mens Al wasAngsen were making every provision 70
alay the dstur bance and thss I'VE regiments
their way 70 New York
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
THE CONSCRlPTlON.
CoNI1NUED FROM FIFTH PAGE.

meet at the armory, No 5os Broadway, a once, in unit
form. p D. ASHLEY Lieutenant Colonel.
rHIRrY-nanTu REGIMENT.
ATTENTION. OLD THIRTY.
NEw foRs, July To- 1858.
In accordance with the reguest Of MAJOR General WOOL
comm indng department. Of the East, the officers and
members OF the old Thirty eighth gment fSecond reg
ment scott Lie Guard) ed to meet at Central
O'Clock for the purpose OF tender ng for
she protection Of United States and property
All old soldiers OF other regiments invited 10 ois
with
BY order Of ROBERT F. AILAsoN,
Lieut. Colonel Thirty eighth regiment N. Y. 5 v
ATTENTION. coxpASY A, THIRTY 1oHrH REGIMENT n sy.
You are requested To be Central Hail this day, at
mine O'Clock A. NJ for the purpose arming for the de-
fence of United States ana >tatc proie
Our enas Of other companies are invited TO JON win
J. LEONARD
Late Captain Co. A, Thirty eighth regiment n " 8. v
HAWKINS 2ouAyEs.
Colonel Jardne earnestly requests the officers and men
the old "Ninth aud other volunteer regiments TO meet
~ the headquarters No. 60 Broadway at nine O'Clock
shs "wednesday morning
Orga nixati0n or Minute Men.
The organization minute by Colonel Davis under
srder OF General Sandford proceeded to-day with great
vigor at the Regiment Armory. Tompkns Market
by Colonel Davis Colonel Cleveland Winsiow, Duryees
Iouaves, large number o the Old regiment volunteer
Ing
morrow at the same place by Colonel Davis. brigade
viii probably be comoletel by evening.
Is the duty and immediate nterest OF every citizen
10 organize The services Of members Of the old regiment
are particularly desired 10 command and drill the now
levfes
All abiding citizens are particularly requested 10
s'Ranize ana report At the seventh Regiment Armory
diateIy armed aud equipped Every man in arms TO-
aSy will be worth ton ". morrow.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15

meet at the armory No 500 Broadway a once, IN uni
form. p. d. ASHLEY Lieutenant Colonel.
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
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A mcyEI vcErn KrowISo.-oo TO TIosxs =
a AoEExk - Glsi = ;sfe. ssrSsI Ss- ssn1y'
Flour and frsvns a. spd srvrys e. ussS,s s
family Hsns. -, skouiAsrs 0:e 81 Sugars. lie 81
DRI0Gg AI&EvIATOR-FOR CoRNa BtNrOssa
ID tendsr feet Ae. srd ~ cents rer Yor in6smeI
bunQns fsssersd c1rnn .inSrcwln< ssis Ae rsr Dr.
cents ssd - yst hos scs sorss ,ions tad PAN As
MORRIS Bunlcka fxvEarED xArLs tc. cfRrc
win out vair. NY d. knE. chvfrodisi ~ "a Bowsr-
vs.aisss A. sicsntn ~ natl
The New York herald., 1863-07-15
THE MERCHANTS AND BANKERS IN COUNCIL.

Soon after twelve O'Clock yesterday handbis and post
pcntifully distributed in Wall street and the
lower part Of the city which read as follows
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The Baltimore Sun says: 1T isnoW evident
that our currency is destined to great and sud-
den fluctuations in value Prices must continue
unsettled and all business arrangements en-
barrasyed by this state Of things. Legal ten
ders are one week at 81 per ct. discount for
gold and another week only p per ct. 1t is not
Improbable but that We shall witness another
great depreciation in paper when the exigencies
of the war shall require the reissue OF the large
sums which have been lately absorbed by con-
versions into long bonds, and by deposits and
revenues.
The Washington City Councils have adopted
q report. from the committee Of conference Oh
the Washington and Alexandria railroad. Civ
ing the terms Of agreement by which to relieve
the city Of Washington from any further liza
bility on account thereof
Henry Teslor: an Irishman, twenty three
years Of age, was yesterday arrested in New
York, for dangerous assault on his wife, and
placing his child, three years Of age, on red
hot stove, and otherwise injuring it so that re-
covery is hardly possible.
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PKoyOsT MARsHAI's Opp1cr
JOHN T. COOKE,

CHEAP FAMILY GROCER,
CORNER PITT AND PRINCE STREET.,
TzAS constantly on hand, Nos. J. 9 and
IL Mackerel, in barrels, half barrels, ana kits;
Saline n. Poto1nac Herring, Smoked Halibut,
Smoked Herring and Sn4l ked Beet Also,
choice brand If s. agar Cured Hams, fo1 Fanly
use: Shoulders and Breasts, and a general as
sortment Of goods for family supplies. Call and
examine. dec2
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THE ALEXANDRIA GAZ ETTE.
.aro IN ha fadinO-aWav. even from the

appears to be fading-away, even from the
minds of those who most ardently desire II
But if the reconstruction be still possible, 90
not think that we need conclude that it would
cad to an invasion Of Canada or to any conse
ouences Injurious to Great Britain. At any
rate, dangers of this kind are remote. The
immediate and obvious interest of Great Brit
ain. as we'll as the rest Of Europe is that peace
and prosperity should be restored to this coun.
try as soon as possible. The point chiefly
worthy of consideration appears to be whether
separation or reunion be the more likely 20
effect this object.
The Naval Register Of the Confederate States
has been issued, and from it We ascertain that
their entire force comprises one admiral, ten
captains, two captains for the war, twenty-slx
commanders, four commanders tor the war,
seventy eight first 1ieutenants, twenty second
lieutenants, fourteen leutenants for the war,
twenty three surgeons, nine passed assistant
surgeons FIVE assistant surgeons, twelve assls-
tant surgeons for the war, eleven paymasters,
twenty-one assistant paymasters, th1rty-slx
masters, fifteen passed midshipmen, eighty
four midshi pmen, eight engineers, fifty seven
asslsJaflU engineers, elgliCeon So"ici"; lilly
boatsWains, six carpenters, and four sailnakers
Of these. IS are natives of Maryland 7 Of the
District of Columbia, OF New York, each
from Connecticut, New J ersey, Ohio and Yer
mont. and from Pennsylvania.
Admiral Buchanan is commanding at Mo
bile Capt. TatnalI at Savannah; Capt lngra-
ham at Charleston Capt W. F. Lynch the
deftncee Of North Carolina; Capt. Barron the
Virginia defences, and Capt. S. S. Lee the
works at Drewrys Bluff. The following steam
ers, as far as can be aScertaned from the Re
gister, constitute the navy: Alabama Florida,
Richmond, Huntsville. Savannah, Georgia,
Tuskalusa, Selma, Beaufcrd: Chattahoochie,
Sumter, Torpedo: Gaines, Atlanta, Palmetto
State, Chcora, Baltic, Nansemond, Patrick
Henry, Raleigh, Hampton Morgan, Ponchar~
train, Alert, Spray and Sampson, and floating
battery Arctic.
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WAR In ALEXANDRIA.
AGAINST
High j rice s.

Z THOMAS, FhWnlX-llke, haVIng rlstA from
y. the ashes of the late fire on Royal Street
which consumed his store has fitted up the
building one door north Of the store destroyed.
by fire. where can be found large stock Of
Goods adapted to the wants OF every 1a1llIy IL
the city Of Alexandria, consisting OF
Apples, green and dried:
Dried and Preserved Peaches,
Fresh Butter and Eggs,
Brooms. a fine stock. large and small
Willow Baskets. Of various sizes,
al Of which he will sell at the very lowest fss,
believing that the ''NIMBLE SIXPEScEis oeIses
than the SLOW Shilling" mn Zl-lN s
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The dispatch Of Lord LYONS to Earl Russell,
Of Nov Il. Just published, attracts much at
teption. lie gives bis opinion, from converse
tons with them, Of the intentions Of pronl-
neot men in the Democratic party in this coun-
try He says;
It was evident that they apprehended that
premature proposal Of foreign intervention
woul! afford the radical party means OF re-
vivine the violent war spirit, and OF thus de-
teating the peaceful plans of the conservatives,
They appeared to regard the present moment
as peculiarly unfavorable for such an offer, and
indeed, to hold that it would be essential to
the success Of any proposal from abroad that
it should be deferred until the control OF the
Executive government should be IN the hands
Of the conservative party,
I gave no opinion on the subject. dld not
say whether or no myself thought foreign IA,
PREVENTION probable or advisable; butt llstened
with after ton to the accounts given ne OF the
plans and hopes of the conservative party. At
The bottom I thought perceived des1re to
out an end to the war, even at the risk or los
inc the Southern States altogether; but 1t was
plain that it was not thought prudent to avoW
this desire Indeed, some hints OF 1t, dropped
before the elections were so Ill received: that
a strong declaration in the contrary sense was
deemed necessary by the Democratlc. leaders.
At the present moment, therefore, the chiefs
Of the conservative party call loudly tor more
vigorous prosecution Of the war, and ,reproach
the Government with slackness as we'll as with
want OF success in its military ne assures: But
they repudiate all idea of interfering with the
institutions of the Southern people, or OK wa
ging war Of subjugation or extermnahon,
They maintain that the OF jject OF the mlIltary
o,,oro+ionS chou]d he IN place the North IN
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Thus arranged, it reads the same way down
and up.