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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19
From the 18th Re giment-Its Protest
Against tho Copperh ads.

From private letter received by Capt.
E. s. OAKLEY, recently of the 18th regi-
ment, from Lieut.. VIM OHARLEroN, now
in tho service, we make a few extracts.
The letter il dated Camp near Middle
brook, Mo-, March 4, 1862" After de-
| scribing the marches the regiment has
taken during the winter, and how we'll the
mon stand it; and speaking with becom.
ing pride Of the excellence of the 18th
regiment, Lieut.. CHARLEroH says:
81 think we are getting the rebels prot.
| ty we'll hemmed in all around, at last, and
they begin to feel it. am glad to see
that Congress has finally passed the con-
soription bill. It ought to have been done
long ago. see, also, that old England,
in its heart now sympathizes with US in
our cause of human liberty and freedom
to mankind. You know these have al.
ways been my sentiments, and l am still
willing to die, if need be, in defense of
those principles, 30 dear to the heart of
every true patriot and freeman and if
spared to see the end of this wicked re-
bellion, l hope to glory in the final tri-
| umph of freedom forever, over the cursed
institution of slavery, which has brought
upon US this terrible war of misery,
bloodshed and woe.
cit is with no little surprise and un.
easiness that we have seen by the papers
from Madison and elsewhere the course
the oopperheads of the North are
pursuing towards the Administration,
and the vigorous prosecution of the war
to final close. But I warn those mis-
cradle traitors not to deceive themselves
for one moment by supposing that the
army sympathizes with them in their
reasonable course. 1 believe the army
to-day to be loyal to the core; and should
these soldiers ever live to return, woe
be unto those men at home who are doing
all in their power to destroy their coun-
try, while the army is passing through
scenes of bloodshed and hardships to de-
fend the time honored flag of our glori-
Gus Union.
Yesterday We held meeting at the
quarters of Col. Harris, (who now COM
mands brigade, and who is more than
ever, if possible, beloved by Us all.) The
purport of the meeting was to give some
expression of the views of the regiment,
both officers and men, in regard to the
course taken by the Copperheads of Wis
oonsiu. A committee of three, consisting
of Col. Harris, Capt. Whittlesey and AID.
jutsnt Lineola, was appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. When presented, they were
pretty strong, and were adopted without
dissenting voice. To day they were
presented to the regiment, after review,
and we're adopted with an unanimous age,
not dissenting voice in the whole
regiment. They will be published in the
State Journal" and you will see them.
Such is the message the 18th Wisconsin
Infantry sends to the traitors at home,
greeting; and if they can find one crumb
of comfort in them, for their course, they
are welcome to it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19

TRUSTEES OF THE BLIND ASYLUM
Commissions have been issued to Grin
Guernsey, of GAINESVILLE, and Henry Harp
ke, of Milwaukee, as Trustees of the In
stitute for the education of the Blind, for
the term ending Feb. LIST, 1866.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19

SOLDIERS AID-The Ladies' Soldiers
Aid Society of Sheboygan Fails, recently
had festival and placed the snug little
sum of one hundred and twenty tive dol
lars in their treasury thereby. Ihls
speaks well tor the enterprise OF the ladies
of that thriving village, as well as for the
patriotism and liberality of its citizens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19

Fatal AFFRAY.-WnLAM CowBRY and
CHARLES TILDEN had an ARRAY in a grog.
shop at Plattevile on Monday last week.
in the course of which TILDEN received a
blow in the neck, which caused his death
the following Wednesday. He left a das-
tituts wife and five children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19
Are yoa going to write to her?' Task.

She says no. Fonte7rault answered,
and looked vigorously out OF the window.
One evening, two years after my son left
me, we were sitting round the library fire
Christopher, now captain in one of the
famous Massachusetts regiments, sat near
me, little graver than when saw him
last. We were talking with flushed
cheeks and beating hearts of the subject
nearest our hearts just then-war.
A familiar foot pressed the stair. All
the color left Leonora's lips ; she knew
who was coming. In another moment ]
was in nv darling's arms. He shook
hands with Leonora, but neither of then,
spoke word then turned to Christie
pher, who welcomed him with the hearty
cordially men use.
You have come home to fight, I know,
Fonteyrault.'
SO have,' answered my son. Every
ue-hearted American should be striking
his blow. l couldn't travel fast enough.
Mother, are you Spartan
He looked at Leonora. What did she
think of this magnifcent-mustached Sax
on? Not much like the fair.cheeked
S6uUent we reuleuiUoAou.
Let US be army nurses, said Leonora,
when they had gone to Washington. In
deed we could not stay where we We're
nor fit off to Newport to Danish care. l
grew sleepless, and q sudden sound would
send the blood to my heart. Leonora
maintained an undaunted front, but she
grew thin in spite of her cheerfulness.
At last l said
Eve will follow the army shall die
to live in this way
So, just before the battle of Antietam,
we were in Washington.
Just after-ah me Ia singular scene
occurred. We four had met again, not as
in the happy nights long gone: Denis,
the veteran of seven battles, still unsca
thed but my boy could fight no more.
Manfully he bore his affection l only
wept.
This morning of which I write, he was
so bright, that we admitted Denis at once
who came to bid US farewell before leay.
ing to join his regiment.
Stop minute said Fred. Leonora.
She came toward him with a face Of gentle
inquiry.
To-day is my birthday prefaced the
soldier. 4 am twenty-six, and free mar
to say I love you Denis WINGED anG
motioned to withdraw his hand. s(Not
so fast, old fellow) This I say because
have been waiting years to speak my
mind on this day. But now, I have no
thing to offer you. I have no future.
am cripple even my love for you has
| been cheat to you and now is selfish
ness in me. Here stands a man as true
to you as / l know how he loves you
Which of US will you marry, Leonora
While he was speaking, tho lost carna
ton came back to her cheeks. The sof
eyes kindled to languid fire. She never
| looked at Denis, who stood in his erect
strength, his worshipping eyes on he1
face. She came to Fred's bedside, ant
knelt down there. Denis dropped biz
hand,
you do not answer Fred whispered
4 cannot bear suspense
How did she satisfy him? l do no
know. In emotion that almost overmas
tered me, snapped the bracelet-Denis'
bracelet (; it lay upon the floor. He pass
ed me without word, without a LOOK
His heavy heel ground the enchased sea
to rosy dust. l heard the door swun!
loudly to, and then the CHATTER of hi
horses hoofs, as he rode rapidly away.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
Death of Nathan Hale.

Hon. Nathan Hale, senior editor of the
Boston Advertiser. with which paper he
had been connected since March !, 1914.
died on the 8th inst, in his 18th year. He
WAS a nephew OF Nathan Hale the revolu-
tionary martyr, and native OF Westhamp-
ton. Massachusetts. He was one of the
founders of the North American R view and
Of the Christian Examiner. Mr.. Hale is
said also to have been the first B jston edi-
itor who introduced the system of editorial
criticisms public men aud measures, de-
partmens which was previously altogether
in the form of communications from gentle
men not connected with the paper His
greatest services were probably those rem
'iered in the inception of the railway enter
prises of the day, as he was the acting chair
man aud working member of the original
board of internal improvements under whose
auspices the present lines were surveyed.
and the earliest President of the Worcester
road. the first road tha, used locomotive.-
HIS wife, a sister of Hon. Edward Everett.
survives him.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
Anew Prospect fer Sugar.

We have been shown . sample of sugar
m ade in Adams county, Illinois, from the
imphee cane. by Mr.. J. II. Smith. To all
appearance it is quite equal TO the brown
sugar sold in the stores At twelve cents q
pound Mr.. Smith has grown the cane aod
% manufactured six tons Of il the last year.
and SAYS tba, it will be profitable crop to
the farmer if sold q. five cents q pound
The retail price oft is now ten cents in the
neighboriog towns. The syrup sells at fifty
cents a gallon, Already the cultivation Of
the imphee has made considerable progress
in Illinois. AT Quincy. in the year 1863.
nine thousand barrels were manufactured.
The total product of the State in syrup was
about seven and half millions of gallons
Our informant writes to us q most fattering
accoun. OF the future prospects Of sugar-rais.
ing 10 that region. The farmers sell the
seed for sufficient to pay the transport of
the cane to the mill. and the miilers maud
facsure the syrup for one half the product.
or viii give one hundred barrels of syrup
for the cane raised on an acre Of ground.
One gallon Of the syrup gives eight pounds
of sugar. This is clean product of city
dollars to the acre. The manufacturers at
Quincy sold three thousand barrels OF sugar
TO Missouri and Kentucky during the last
good way" says our corespon-
dent, '.to sweeten Dixie"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
imp orlant Declaration Of Louis Ma.
pOicOm Relative 10 Mexico,

Among the docum ants in the " yellow
book jas; com nunicated TO the French
Chamber. is letter from the Emperor Ma
poeon to General Forey. comm an1er Of
the French troops in Mexico. in which VS.
real
"There will not bs wanting people who
will ask you why We go to lavish men aud
money for the Establishment of a regular
government in Mexico. In the present
state OF the civilization Of the world, the
prosperity Of America is not 9 matter OF in
difference to Europe. for it is she Who feeds
our manufactures and gives life to our
commerce. We hare an interest ~ this-
that the Republic of tie Uaited States be
po,cerfYl and prosperous but Ce hare none
in this-that she should seizs possession of
all tie Msrican CUR dominate from thence
the AntiAles, as aosH as South Assrica. and
be tie sole dispenser Of tie products Of tie
products ofhe New World. We see now
by sad experience how prscarious is the fate
of an industry which is reduced to seeking
its ohiei raw material in one market alone,
to all the vicissitudes of which il has to
submit. If. on the other hand, Mexico
preserves its independence, and maintains
the integrity OF its territory, if q stable
Government is constituted with the assis-
tance of France, We shall have restored to
the Latin race on the side OF the ocean its
strength and prestige; zoe shall have estat.
hshed our beaefcent influence IN the centre of
america. and this influence, by oreseating
immense openings for our commerce. wW
procure as TIE material, indispensable to our
industry. Mexico, thus regeneratei. will
always be favorable to US. not only from
gratitude, but also because her interests
will be in harmony with ours, and she will
find a powerful support in her COOL rela-
tions with the European Powers odsy.
then. our pledged military honor. the exi
gency of our policy, the interests Of our in
dnstry and of our commerce. all m ak. it q
duty ID march upon Mexico. and boldly
plant there our flag; to establish either a
monarchy, if it is not incompatible with the
national sentiment of the country, or. at all
events. government which promises some
stab.Iity''
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20
RICHMOND, WAYNE CO, lNB Feb ruary 90 1863

"nos know you or il she did not seem L
know you, was not her kindness to you Al
evidence that she saw something in you
appearance which was dear to her, so .ha
she could not resist treating you with par
ticular tenderness and affection ?
"No, indeed" replied Franklin, "sh.
neither knew me, nor did she treat me will
the least symptoms of kindness She woule
have turned me out of doors but for the in
terposition of strangers. She could hardly
be persuaded to let me sit at her table
knew l was in my mothers house, and had
a claim upon her hospitality aud therefore
you may suppose when she peremptorily y
commanded me to leave the house, was 10
no hurry TO obey"
Surely" interrupted his mother. " she
could not have treated you so unmotherly
without some cause"
~ gave her noIe," replied the doctor -
She would tell you herself / had always
been dunul son-that she dotted upon
me, and when l came to her house as a
stranger, my behavior was scrupulously
correc. and respected. 1t was stormy
night, and l had been absent SO long that
had become stranger in the place.
told my mother this, and yet. SO little was
she ioflaenced by the natural feeling of
which you speak, that she absolutely refused
me bed, and would hardly suffer wha,
she called my presumption in taking seat
at the table. But this was not the worst,
for no sooner was the supper ended than my
good mother told me with an air of solemn
earnestness. that must leave the house.
Franklin then proceeded to describe the
scene at the front door the snow drift that
came so opportunely into the entry-his
appeal to her '' natural feeling" Of mother
her unnatural and unfeeling rejection Of
his prayer-and, finally, her very reluctant
compliance with the solicitations of other
persons in his behalf-that he might be
permitted to sleep an a chair.
Every word in this touching recital went
home to the heart of Mrs. Franklin. who
could not fail to perceive that it was true
narrative of the events of the preceding
night in her own house and while she en-
deavored to escape from the self reprosch
that she had acted the part of an unfeeing
mother. she could not easily resist the con.
viction that the stranger, who became more
and more interesting to her rs he proceeded
In his discourse. was indeed her own son. |
But when she observed the tender expires.
siveness of his eyes, As he feeling'y recapit-
ulated the circumstance under which she |
attempted to turn him shelterless into the !
street. her maternal conviction overcame all |
doubts and she threw herself into his arms |
"I 1t must bet must be- nv |
dear Ben %
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

The Senate Military Committee have
agreed on plan of consumption which they
have laid down before the Senate. It. pro-
poses to consider all persons between ls
and IS years of age as iiabk to military du.
ty when called upon by the President. If
not exempted By disability or by the pro.
visions Of the act. It divides ali persons.
of age to do military duty. into two classes
The 6rss class to include all between Is and
80 years. or unmarried men under As years:
ail he ed between 80 and 45. no. Included
in the first. The plan exemp.s fathers who
have families Of small children dependent
upon them. they being unable to secure
substitutes and sons upon whom aged or
infirm parents. widowed mothers or or
phaned children depend. Should there be
two sons Of proper age in such family. the
parents may choose which one sh all remain
Also. il two sons are already in the service.
if not over two sons emain It home. ,bev
shall be exempt. The plan eonsempl.tes
calling out the first class FIRST. This bill
will no doubt become q law, modified pey.
haps by the Negro Armiug Bill. if i. should
become . lay.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

A SUBSTITUTE ron rHR PofAroE--Thero
has been introduced into Belgium. through
the means Of distinguished member Of the
Belgium Society Of Agriculture. new
kind of esculent root. a substitute for the po-
tato. which is remarksble Tor possessing the
triple advantages Of favor. abundance. and
facility of preservation. An English journal
says shat It is . variety Of the plant called
ehardon, which is . sort Of thistle. and it 80
it can claim no kindred with the potatoe.
All the thisslss and their coogeners have
tap roots. but from the description given OF
this We infer that it produces tubsrs like the
potatoe.
The blossom is of pale violet color. and
does not fructify. A held OF ono acre OF
third class quality, lightly manured, produc.
ell e2 900 kiloyrammes, about two pounds
eight ounces the kilogramme. of uniformly
sound roots. The crop was dug out on the
12th OF October last. and its enormous pro-
duct has excited great interest among Bel
gium farmers. The Bureau Of Agriculture
at Washington would do well to obtain some
Of these potatoes for immediate introduction
into this country.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

The Boston Journal publishes . letter
from Colonel T. w. Hieginson. commanding
the First South Carolina (native) regiment
OF volunteers, which affords interesting tes.
timony to the merits of negroes as soldiers
He says that in three weeks three hundred
and FIFTY additions have been made to his
command; that the men are docile and
amenable to discipline. and free, withal, from
camp vices; that there has never been an ar
rest for drunkenness in the regiment, though
liquor can be had without difficulty; that in
all their duties the men are faithful and
earnest. especially as sentinels, where they
display a vigilance not exhibited by whites:
that in respect to drill they take fair rank
with other regiments in the department.. and
that. III the eyes Of all. these facts are rec
ognized and admitted. Mr. Higginson clos.
es as follows:
'ls will be grave error if it is expected
to use these troops for garrison duty only.
As | have said. they make good sentineis.
but their place is with the advance. In
their simple. affectionate fidelity and in the
fiery energy tha, lies behind it, see for the
first time what the Chasseurs d. Antique
must be; and predict that they will show
in action( as indeed they have already shown)
a dash and fir iu which our army has bssn
con fessedly too deficient, And, from their
thorough knowi-d "a Of the country. its ways
and resources, It's food. water. fuel. game,
aud Of the habits of the enemy also. they
will bs the natural leaders 10 every bold ex-
petition. L, use them for garrison duty
only woull be ike rsserving cavalry TO de-
fend a fortress, or making q reconnaissance
with heavy artillery.
1T may not be improper to add that the
original prejudice against this regiment must
be greatly wearing sway-at least | have
been brought but little in contact with it.
l have been treated with uniform courtesy
by the ofhcers of other regimsnts. and it is
very rarely that my men complain Of any
annoyance from white soldiers, when they
vis. Beaufort, though their path slies beside
The camps both in going and returning.
fancy therefore, that the enterprise must be
more favorably regarded"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

IwprAuARon

IsprAxAPos.s. Feb. 1st. lo6S.
Jos. j. BINGnAN, ESQ: In yosesse1e os
Saturday last yoa reviewed atsaone lsngth
the Governors report ditnres made
ont Of the Military soetinC 19nds SOD iu
the eou1ss Of yosr SsaaArks a0adcds to the
upexpended balsnea Of tAa aasount dawn
for The expenses q the the smbulancs train
sent TO Richmond. KY. 70 bring home to
Indiana wounded in September last. BY
insinuation you charge that this money
esss 7s-was held unlawfally from the
treasury and for an improper psrPoss. You
saw: ain whose pocket was this sum from
the middle Of September. 1861. until .he I'd
of January. ls63--by what authority and
for what purpose?"
l ,hiak l may be able to answer your
questions.
This money was refunded to me--a pcr-
ton OF il by the Surgeons Who had charge
of the ambulance expedition. and the bal
ance BY the State Of Ohio. for her share OF
the expense Sor bringing Ohio wounded from
Richmond. This money WAS deposited by
me in the bank until could make my set.
Element for sundry expenses for which all
vouchers had not at that time been received.
rs we'll to defray the expenses Of . second
train which had already returned for tho
remainder Of the wounded. and the Sisters
of Charity who had been sent out ~ Lurses.
The money went into no man's "pocket;
il was not used; no interest was received
for its deposit; not o cent Of ID was lost.
squandersd or stolen. and its payment into
the treasury was made as esrly as was
practicable. Respectfully.
w. r. HoLIowAr.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

It was an idea OF DR.. Franklin's, IL not a
settled opinion. that mother might, by a
kind of instinct Of natural affection, recog-
nizs her children. even though she had lost
the recollection Of their features. And on
visit to his native town of Boston, he
determined to ascertain by experiment
whether his theory was correct or not.
On bleak and chilly day in the month
Of January, the doctor. late in the after
noon, Knocked on the door Of his mothers
house. and asked to speak with Mrs. Frank.
lin. he found the old lady knitting before
the parlor fire. He introduced himself,
and observing that he understood she en-
tertainsd travellers, requested lodgings for
the night.
She eyed him with that oold look Of dis.
appreciation which most people assume who
imagine themselves insultsd by being sup
posed to exercise an employ ymsnt which they
deem degree below their real occupation
10 life. She assured him he had been mis-.
informed-she did not keep tavern, nor
did she keep house to entertain strangers.
II was true, she added. that to oblige some
members Of the Legislature, she took a
small number of them into her family during
the session that she had four members OF
sbe Council and six OF the House of Repre-.
0COv8ttV6S, VINO Sucu OoATueU WIN ucIp auu
that all her beds were iull
Having said this, she resumed her knit
ting with that intense application which
said. IS forcibly - she could, il you have
concluded your business. the sooner you
leave the better. Bat on the doctor wrap
ping his cloak about him. affecting to shver,
and observing that the weather was very
cold, she pointed to chair, and gave him
leave to warm himself.
The entrance of boardsrs prevented Ill
further conversation Coffee was served
and he psrtook with tire family. To tn
coffee, according TO the good old custom OF
the times. succeeded plate of pppins, pies,
and paper of tobacco. when the whole
- company formed chserful semi circle be-
fore the fire.
Perhaps 90 man ever possessed colloquial
powers in more fascinating degree Than
Doctor Franklin, and never was there an
occasion on which he displayed them 10
better advantage than the presen, one. He
drew the attention OF the company bv the
solidity of his modest remarks, instruo,ipy
them by the varied. new aud striking liobts
in which he placed his subjects. and delight.
Cd them with apt illustration aud amusing
anecdotes.
Thus employs ed the hours rassed merrily
along uutil supper WAS announced. Mrs
rankho. busied with her household affairs
supposed the intruding stranger had lef, the
house immediately after coffee. aud is va
with dislike she saw him seat himself at tn.
table with the freedom Of Q member Of tn
family.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-02-20

TArLoR's DErrNED.-A tailor possesses
the qualities of nine men combined in one.
as will be seen by The following observa-
tions:
1st. As an economist. he cuts his coat
according to his cloth.
sl. AS gardener. he is careful Of cab
bage.
3D. As a sailor, he sheers OF Whenever
it is proper.
4th. As "a play actor, he often braudishes
q bare bodkin.
9Th. As q lawyer. he attends many suits.
9th. As an executioner. he provides sus-
penders and gallowses for many persons.
7th. As cook, he is generally furnished
with . warm goose.
9th. As sheriff = officer he does much
sponging.
9Th. As q rational and scriptural divine.
his great aim is to form good habits for the
benefit OF himself.