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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19

have committed the mistake that be might
! have known that he had left portion Of Neg
ley'5 force, with Negley himself, or tie right,
and that it vas from this quarter the strag-
/ glers he questioned came that at any rate
the roar of artillery and musketry, toward
the center, at the very time he decided all
was lost, ought TO have been proof conclu-
sive that his army was still calamity holding
its ground. and should have spurred him to
instead Of away from it, and that this 1Cas
! conclusive to his Chief Of Staff, as it should
have been to any SOLDIER.
! l do not pretend to enter into the discus
| sion. 1t is enough to say that his unfortunate
step convinced the War Department of
Gen. Rosecrans' incapacity for a sustained,
protracted effort to meet an overmastering
crisis, and at once decided it that he must
not be left to command the greater number
OF troops now required at Chattanooga
Hence his removal was only a question of
convenient occasion.
Three other causes of complaint are also
| alleged:
The evacuation of Lookout Mountain, which
the Department regards as unnecessary, and
further inacation ofhis having been STAN
peded;"
His relations to one TRUEsDAL whom he
has made chief of his Army Police, who, it is
said, was expelled from GRANTS army, is dis
trusted by every respectable officer in the ar
my, by mary regarded as villain, and charg-
ed with cotton speculations of an Illicit char
acter, and other rascalities This man has
succeeded in gaining and keeping Gen. ROSE
GRAMS full confidence
The feeling since the delay at Murfreesboro
between GRANT and ROsECRANs rendering it
impossible for them to cooperate amicably.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
Napoleon I'LL. and Eugenie-Reminiscen OF
Washington irving.

from the Life and Letters of Washington Irving I
On the 28th Of March, 1853, IRVING wrote
as follows to Mrs. SToRRow, who was then in
Paris
A letter received from you while l was
at w ashington, gave an account of the marri-
age procession of Louis Napoleon and his
bride to the Church of Notre Dame, which
you saw from a window near the Hotel de
Vile. One of your recent letters, | am told.
speaks OF your having been presented to the
Empress. l shall see it when | go to town
Louis Napoleon and Eugene Montijo, Emperor
and Empress of France One of whom Ihaye
had guest at my cottage on the Hudson :;
the other whom, when child have had on
my knee at Granada 1t seems to cap the
climax Of the strange drama of which Paris
has been the theatre during my lifetime.
81 have repeatedly thought that each grand
coup de theatre would be the last that would
occur in my time but each has been sue
ceeded by another equally striking and what
will be the next who can conjecture =?
The last [ saw of Eugene Montiio she
was one Of the reigning bellies of Madrid;
and she and her giddy circle had swept away
my charming young friend, the beautiful and
accomplished - into their career
Of fashionable dissipation. Now Eugene is
upon throne, and -- a voluntary recluse
in convent Of one of the most rigorous Or
ders Poor ----! Perhaps, however, her
fate may ultimately be the happiest of the
two.
cam to live to see the catastrophe of
her career, and the end of this suddenly con-
jured-up empire, which seems to be of such
stuff as dreams are made of?
II confess my personal acquaintance with
the individuals who figure in this historical
romance gives me uncommon interest in it
but consider it stamped with danger and in
stability, and as liable to extravagant vicissi-
tudes one of Dumas's novels. You do
right to witness the grand features of this
passing pageant. You are probably reading
one of the most peculiar and eventful pages
of history, and may live to look back upon it
as a romantic tale"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
The Supply Movement,
From the Richmond Wing, October 81.

We regret to state that the efforts of the
committee appointed by the City Council to
obtain supplies of food for this community,
have thus far not been attended with success.
Mr.. Garrett, the agent appointed by the COM
mittee, has just returned from a visit to
Louisa and adjacent counties. He reports
that the farmers in that section of the State
have nothing to sell. He viii next visit the
valley-the Goshen of Virginia-and it is to
be hoped that he will meet with more success
in that productive region. Farmers uto hare
any surplus edibles for sale should not uait to be
called upon, if they are at all disposed to auert
the fearful condition Of things aobich are tell then,
in all caosdor, threatens to ouertake as ere LONG,
What aciN orr enemies think phen they read such
paragraphs as his-paaned from sense of duty
to this community and to The cause? 1t IS use
less to na,,ce acords 1t acere folly to remain ST.
lent, nhep IRE see every day evidences of an a1-
proachi,g BREAD FAMINE in this cifu.
while within the limits of the State, it is be-
lieved, there is food enough for all the people
for twelve months. The population of Rich
mond cannot live upon air, and while the ma
jority would be willing, we are sure, to subsist
en- half rations of bread, there is, at present,
no prospect Of obtaining this much during
the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
Hon. Z. N. Stanton Secretary of War.
Rebel Account of the Battle of Lookout Valley
THE Battle of Chiecamauga Must be
EauGhf AGAIN.

From the Richmond E1 aminer Nov. :.
The news from Chattanooga is not agreea-
BILE. We have, at last, some key to the alb.
surd riddles Of the lying telegraph, in which
the Yankees were represented to have gained
the southern bank Of the Tennessee in con-
sequence of a victory won from them by Gen
Jenkins. The real facts seem to have been
simply these: \ detachment of the enemy
embarked at Chattanooga on the night of the
Goth ult, and came quietly down the river to
point where there had been ferry. Here
they landed found the Confederate guard
asleep, without waking sentinel and hand
cuffed them before their eyes were well open
These were cavalry pickets. Proceeding up
the hill, the enemy found the infantry pickets,
also asleep, and took possession Of them in
like manner. solitary sentinel further on
happened to have walked up in time to hear
them, and fired off his gun. The report
walked up regiment, which fell into line and
fought some. But the enemy having brought
up an overwhelming force, this gallant regi-
ment was forced to fail back. A bridge was
speedily Chrown over the river at the ferry,
large body of troops-infantry, cavalry and
artillery-were brought over, and in few
hours the hillside was covered with breast
works and batteries
The idea that this was only a movement to
cover the retreat Of the enemy from Chatta-
nooga is said to have been the first view of
the Confederate General. But getting no
confirmation from further developments, Gen
eral jenkins excellent brigade-the same, we
believe, for some time encamped in the neigh
borhood of Richmond-was ordered to dis
lodge the enemy and regain the ferry. The
attack was made On the 10Th, and was at first
successful, but Yankee reinforcements arriv
ing, General Jenkins was finally repulsed.
Meantime, a column Of the enemy had
marched up to the river side from Bridgeport,
and had thrown another bridge across the
stream at Shell Mound. The enemy now have
possession of both banks, from Bridgeport to
Browns Ferry, which enables them to bring
their supplies by water, to point within two
and half miles of their camp. Grant is no
longer dependent upon the railroad for food.
His troops have no longer to live on half "a
tons 1t is no longer impossible for him to
winter at Chattanooga if he thinks proper to
do so. Nor will his threatened advance be
any more nullifed by the want of stores. In
a word, are hare lost tie advantages Of the battle
Chickamaolga The battle Of Chickanaugan must
Be fought again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
Miscellaneous Items.

am all heart" said military officer
to his comrades. "Pity you are not part
pluck" said the Colonel in command
When is man least likely to pursue a
straight course? When he forsakes the line
of duty, to follow the bent of his own fancy
What class of females are best suited
for coachmen's wives? Milliners; because
they know how to handle the ribbons.
"A keeper of saloon advertising his es-
Enlistment, concludes thus =" Those of my
patrons who desire it can be sent home on a
wheelbarrow gratis"
-" equity gentleman says, if you would
keep your room comfortable in winter obey
the injunction Of the ghost in Hamlet
"List list oh list !"
A son Of the Emerald Isle, having been
told that the price of potatoes had risen, ex-
claimed, "Faith, this is the first time | ever
felt grieved at the rise of a good friend"
"No man can do anything against his
i'll, said metaphysician, during a discus
sion. Well" said a wag, 81 believe YOU
had brother who went to prison against his
will"
An outside passenger By coach had his
hat blown over bridge, and carried awayb by
the stream. els it not very singular" said
he to gentleman who was seated beside him,
" that my hat took that direction ?" "Not
at all, )" responded the other. at is natural
that beaver should take to the water"
The word " dun" is said to have origi-
mated in this wise: John Dunno, famous
bailiff, of Lincoln, England, was so extremely
active in his rough business that it became
customary, when man refused to pay his
debts, to ask, why don't you Dunno him-that
is, why don't you send Dunno to arrest him?
Il ploughs, sows, l reaps, I mows, 1
gets up wood for winter l digs, l hoes, and
taters grows, and for what knows 1 owes the
printer. do suppose all knowledge flows
right from the printing press; so off l goes,
in these ERE clothes, to settle up-I guess.
TWICE KILLED.-An Ohio paper publishes
the following item: "a deaf man, named
Taft, was run down by a passenger train and
killed on Wednesday morning, half mile
north of Greenwich station, near Cleveland
He was injured in similar way about year
ago."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
From Chattanooga.
from the Nashville Dispatch, Nov. 6.

We conversed, last night, with gentleman
who left Chattanooga on Tuesday, and he in
formed US that ample supplies for the use of
the army had been received before he left,
and that no apprehension is felt as to future
supplies. Bragg still held Lookout Mountain,
upon which he had 32-pounder, with which
he fred awhile upon Chattanooga, and then
upon Hooker, who occupied position below
the mountain, but without accomplishing any
material damage Our informant states that
large numbers of the inhabitants of Lower
East Tennessee are leaving that section be-
cause of the extraordinary scarcity of the
necessaries Of life. They are threatened with
actual starvation if they stay there
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19

A TEST CAsE,--It can no longer be said that
the discussion of the question of what shall
be done with a rebel state is an abstraction,
for case is now presented to the govern
ment for its action. There is a difference of
opinion upon the subject among Union men
in Congress, and quite possibly in the Cabi-
net. Mr.. Etheridge, of Tennessee, the clerk
of the last House, asks for an immediate cleo
ton in that State, as the right of its people
under the constitution of the United States.
1t is safe to say that the government. to
say the least, viii not permit disloyal citizens
to vote. The advocates of state rights. and
the opponents of estate suicide" doctrines
declare that the United States government
cannot disfranchise the citizens of State.
and that when the President supported Gen.
schenek IN his election order in Maryland, he
committed himself, by an overt act. to Mr..
Summers doctrines. This memorial from
Tennessee will precipitate discussion upon
this subject in many quarters.-Res.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
A PREsESTIMEST.-Among the drafted men

a RESENTIMENT.-A1nOng the drafted men
in Milwaukee is Ed KEoGH, the Milwaukee
correspondent of the Chicago 7maes-' the
statesman of the Sd ward the Simon Tap
ertit of Wisconsin politics. He had a pre-
sentiment of his fate, as will be seen by the
following enthusiastic paragraph in his des-
patch to the Times the day before the draft:
"There is general feeling of desponden-
cy perVading all classes not having the neces-
sary means for exemption. This is not as
tonishing under the present misconduct of the
war Unless l am very much mistaken there
will be great amount of suffering and crime
in this locality the coming winter. The ad-
vocates of a vigorous prosecution Of the war
are not famous for their charity towards the
families of soldiers in the field. They are in
favor Of war so long a. they are allowed to-
remain at home with their families and grow
rich upon the blood of their fellow man. If
l am among the number called upon to-mor-
row to add to the already Overlooking hospi-
tails or help to ELL one of the many bitches
prepared for those who fall prey to the stu
pidity of this administration, you need not
feel surprised, as l learn that it is the inten-
ton that no copperhead shall escape"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19

UNION SOLDIERS WHO HAVE DIED IN REBEL
DUNGEoSs-The Commissary General of pris-
oners has received from Richmond list of
officers and soldiers who have died in rebel
dungeons since January, 1863, and up to Sep
TENDER, 1868, of which those from Wisconsin
are as follows:
John r. Montgomery, oath Wis, Jan %.
j. B. Cory, 21st Wis, Feb l.
W. Cammock, 21st Wis, Feb. l.
Corp. j. D. Reney, 22d Wis, April 8.
Theodore Veponnan, 18th Wis, Aug. 1e.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19

VERY Few PATIENTS LIVING jollv old
fellow had an Office next door to doctor,s
shop. One day an elderly gentleman of tho
old togy school blundered into the wrons
shop. '0n5
e Is the doctor in 2"
Don't live here" said the LAWYER who
was IN fuil scrlbble over some old document
On l thought this was his Office"
"Next door,"
Pray, sir, can you tell me has the doctor
mot living"
Inc old gentleman told the story in the Vi
cini'y, ana an the doctor threatened the LAWYER
- senators have three ages, mileage, pat
ron-age and postage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19

e JEFF DAVIS said in his speech at Mis-
sionary Ridge, the other day, that obedience
was the first duty of soldier. With what
force might it have been retorted upon him.
" physician heal thyself!" He was a soldier
in the great army of Uncle Sam; he served
under the old flag; he swore, as Senator of
the Unite States, to support the Constitution.
Yet he mutinied in the ranks; tore downsthe
cclors under which he had served perjured
himself in the sight of God and man by tram
ping down the Constitution and set an er-
ample of INSTRUMENTATION to the weak and do
PRAYED the world over. The arch Rebel lec-
turing Southern soldiers on disobedience ;x
worse than Satan rebuking shit is the hvena
upbraiding the jackal for bis evil courses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
THE ELIMINATING DIFFICULTY.

fourth and more immediate reason for the re-
mOval: Gen. Rosecrans' voluntary separation
from his Chief of Staff at the crisis of the
battle, and his retiring, stampeded," as De-
partment officers are wont to express it, to
Chattanooga, while the staff officer insisted
| on pressing forward to the front The Secre-
tary of War is understood to have gone so
far, in speaking of this, as to denounce it as
| an act of absolute cowardice None of us.
who remember the brilliant personal bravery
with which the hero of Stone River has illu-
mined so many triumphant battlefelds of this
| war, can fail to regret that any one should
have so far forgotten himself and forgotten
the bloody records of our glory as to harbor
such an unworthy thought for an instant: but
it cannot be wondered that Gen Rosecrans'
unfortunate and inexplicable course should
have finished the work the previous irrita-
ton had begun.
1t will be remembered that a movement
made by Brig. Gen. Wood, under miscon-
ceptlon of orders, opened gap in the line of
battle, through which the rebels at once
poured, and pulveriZed the right of Gen.
Rosecrans' army. The General strove for
three quarters of an hour to rally them but in
vain, 1t was while making this struggle that
Gen. Lytle was killed within ten or twelve
yards of him, Meantime the advancing rebels
had cut him off from his center and left. and
he was carried back on the tide of the rout
| to the foot of the mountain and made de-
tour of seven or eight miles While doing
this he met stragglers who said they were
from Negley's command, and that it was rout-
ed and retreating. He knew that he had
sent Negley's troops to the extreme left
Accepting their story as true, and leaping at
once to the conclusion, that if both right and
left were routed, 1t was hopeless defeat, he
instantly resolved to hasten at once to Chat
tanooga and prepare to re-organize the stray
Cling fragments.
1t was the fatal mistake of his life. | do
not know that his friends make any defense
for him on this point, except to say that it
was an error of military judgment as to facts
that, if his understanding of the facts had
been correct, it would have been the very
best thing for him to do; and that at any
rate it is harsh to remove a distinguished
officer for being on single occasion deceived
ny false information from his soldiers.
The authorities reply thatnobody but man
already "stampeded," as thev phrase it. cod
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-10
Intercepted Dispatchcs---Tho Pursuit of
Lees Army.

NEW York, July 7.
From Intercepted letters written by jeff.
Davis, it is asccrtaincd that there woro recent.
ly but few rebel troops in North Carolina,
South Carolina and Virginia, they having
been withdrawn TO reinforce jackson and
other generals Of the rebel forces.
Tho Philadelphia Press has tho following
special dispatch:
GETTYSBURG, July 9th, Q p. M.
A dispatch from Gen. Hauit, who is in tho
advance. announces that tho rebels aro rapid.
ly retreating.
Up. M.-Thc 10Th corps is on tho march,
and is now moving in haste through Little
town toward Williamsport to cut of tho re.
treat Of tho flying rebels. Our left wing has
just received marching orders. Part of tho
Infantry and cavalry belonging to Gen. Pleas
anton's command is in motion toward Fred.
crick. rd
BLOODY Run, July 9th.
Gen. jenkins has made of with his rebel
cavalry. A portion of tho rebel cavalry
under Gen. Fitz Hugh Loo is accommodating
tho Potomac for ford. .yI..0
,.t. - PHILADELPHIA, July 9TH.
The Inquirer has the following special dis
patch:
CARLISLE, Pa. @ p. M.
Reliable accounts FROM the front state that
the rebels ore in full retreat towards Hagcrs.
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nEDied in Boston, July Sd, while on q
visit to his daughter, Hon. s. s. FAIRFIELD
of this city, aged 70 years.
Thus has passed away ono Of our Oldest
and most respected citizens. Howas born in
Wenham, Mass, March 10Th, 1870, and at
On early ago camo to BiddcIord with his
mother and sister and was asurveyer of lum-
Der and of land, and in both capacities ac-
quired tho confidence Of oil. His survey
books still remain as proof of his careful
moss and accuracy in oil no undertook.
Thirty.eight years ago he was appointed
cashier of tho Manufacturers Bank, Saco,
and served in that capacity till lS4S, when
he was chosen cashier Of tho Biddcford Bank,
and held that position at the timo of his
death, and was, we bolicve,th Oldest cashier
in New England with one exception, Charles
Spraguo of the Globe Bank, Boston. Thro'
this protracted term of service, he has been
always true, prompt and cautious, and &C.
cured the good will and tho confidence of all.
In 1860, he was elected Mayor of this city.
and brought to tho discharge of tho duties
of that oiico tho same qualities which no
had shown in oil tho positions ho had filed.
Ho was reelected in 1862, and at tho end Of
that year declined reelection.
He was always social and pleasant in his
manner to all alike, high and low, rich and
poor, and SO no had tho good will of ALL
Ho was cmphatically IN honest, true, rclia-
bio man, always useful, always trustworthy
In tho words Of ono who saw tho procession
bearing his body to its final resting place,
ale was good old man, and Ovcry body
liked him."
lilo was buried from tho Unitarian Church
in Saco, on Sunday tho 9Th, with Masonic
honors, tho Lodges Of Saco and Biddeford,
uniting to honor thcr oldest and most worthy
member. Tho citizens of both places gath
cred in largo numbers at his funeral, and tho
feeling Of regret was universal that they
would not again SEQ his pleasant facc.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-10
Dedication.

The now and elegant Congregational church
in Saco, was dedicated last Wednesday, July
Sth, it being the anniversary Of the destruc-
ton Of the former church by FIRE, July 8,
1860. "Tho glory of this latter house is
greater than that Of tho former" in archi.
tectural beauty and proportions. We think
the exterior has few equals in New England.
The house was well filed Notwithstanding
the heat of the weather. Tho Introductory
services and reading Of tho scriptures were
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Tcnncy of this
city-sermon by Rev. Mr.. Walker Of Port
Unsatisfactory prayer by Rev. Mr.. Pack
ard Of this city, and concluding prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett of Buxton. The discourse
was very interesting exhibition of the pas
sage show amiable arc thy tabernaclcs," the
preacher enforcing in nm impressive manner
that the sanctuary (l) was the place Of
Gods special manifestations Of his prcscrv-
ing Spirit. (2) The sanctuary is an cmbodi-
mcnt-a representative Of divine truth. (3)
Ii is the place Of tho deepest spiritual cx-
pericnccs. (4) 1t is great moral and rcner-
waiting power in community.
The music was appropriate and we'll rem.
dercd.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July8.
The following is received from an official
source: .
On Saturday tho 9Th. the Secretary of War
received dispatch from Col. Ludlow. attach
cd to tho staff of Gen. Dix, to tho effect that
Alexander ii. Stephens, military commander
Of tho Confederate States, had presented him
self on Confederate steamer to Col Ludlow,
as bearer of communication in writing
from jeff Davis, commander OF the land and
naval forces of tho Confederate States of
America, to Abraham Lincoln, commander
in chief Of the army and navy Of tho United
States of America, and that no desired TO
proceed in some Confederate steamer to Wash
ington TO deliver said communication, attend
cd only by Robert 0uld, Us Secretary, for tho
purpose OF comforting upon the subject Of
tho aforesaid communication, and by officers
and crow Of tho steamer; tho Secretary of tho
Navy on the same day received similar dis
patch from Acting Rear Admiral Leo in COM
mand Of tho U. s. Squadron in Hampton
Roads.
On Monday tho Secretary of War and Soc
rotary of tho Navy respectively answered
Col. Ludlow and Admiral Ice. that tho re-
quest of Alexander ii. Stephens is inadmis-
sable. Tho customary agents and channels aro
adequate for all necdlul military communion
tions and conference between tho United
States forces ind tho insurgents.