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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
Wonderful Incident.

Correspondence Of the Chattanooga Gazette.
Graysville, April l4.-The people Of Par
kers Gap were much alarmed Yesterday morn
ing by rumor that there was human being
IN an old saitpetre cave near the Gap-sup-
posed to be the same cave recently visited by
Col. Blns ham, while on picket. The Colonel
failed to explore it on account of noxious va
pors issuing from the opening The ladies,
God bless 'em, ever ready to respond to the
calls of humanity, hurried to the rescue, but
their united efforts were insufficient to extri-
cate the sufferer
Surgeon Marks, medical director of this di-
vision, and Surgeon Powers, OF the artillery
corps, were sent for, and after 4 great deal Of
labor the poor fellow was taken from his liv-
ing tomb. He was mediatev recognized as
John Harrison, Jr. 1t is supposed that this
unfortunate man was deposited in the cave
about the middle of last August by his father,
who is connected with the mining and nitre
bureau of the G. S. A, and that he has re-
malned there ever since. When taken out he
was entirely helpless and spcecnlcss, and, al
though youthful, was wholly destitute Of hair
and teeth. He will not he able 10 tell the
tale of his horrible sutferinss for years. How
ne sustained existence in that dark, unfath-
omed cave tor three-quarterS of year is a
question for the student in physiology to an
swer.
Parties under command of Capt Green, 1st
Wisconsin, Capt. Clark, A. Q. NJ, Sd brigade,
Lieutenant Channel, Battery c, 1st Illinois,
and Lieutenant Derrickson, 18th Infantry,
were Immediately sent out to explore the va
rious saltpetrc caves in this vicinity, as it is
supposed that when the rebs fell back from
here large number of untortunates we're hid
den away in the same manner.
Lieutenant Meeker, signal officer, Adjutant
Watkins, of the lst Wisconsin, and the sub
scriber have been busily engaged f,r the last
day or two in exploring for unworked caves,
Tor the purpose of stopping them up to pre-
vent future accidents AS yet this benevo-
lent trio have not succeeded in finding any,
except an old worn out mine accidentally dis
covered by the Asjutant, the entrance to
which was so fearfuiIy large that it was i'm
possible for him to entirely close it, and he
has discontinued work upon it until the re-
turn OF Surgeon Dixon, Of the Sd brigade.
Lieut.. II. p. Schuyler, Abide Camp on
Gen. Johnson's staff, has resigned, on account
Of the illness of his father, and leaves to day
for his home in Troy, \. Y. He belonged to
the lst Wisconsin, and the entire regiment,
together with every one else who knows him
here, regrets his departure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT

DISTRESSING AcCIDENr.-A pain
ful accident, resulting in the death of a little
daughter Of John 7. kocbler, of Westford oc-
Cured on Thursday last, by the accidental
discharge of a gun. Mr. koebler had been
out hunting, and upon returning handed the
gun to his little son to carry into The house,
first taking off the caps that no accident
should occur. The little fellow snapped the
gun two or three times on his way to the
house, and upon reaching the door, he point
ed it at his sister and snapped it again, when
it went off, the contents entering the breast
of the little girl, killing ger instantly. She
was about three years OF age. 1t is strange
why the gun should 60 off with no cap on,
and stranger still that it did not go off before
it was pointed at the girl, as it had been
snapped several times. 1t is one Of those
strange fates for which no human being can
accsunt.--Bsarer Dam Aryas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
The WAR NEws.-Grant is slow

The WAR NEws.-Grant is slowly
progressing towards Richmond, and fighting
almost daily. Every attack made by the en-
envy is rcpulsed with great slaughter. The
Army Of the Potomac, flushed With the many
victories since Grant has led them, has be
come invincible. They fight with desPera-
ton never before witnessed in any country or
ia any age. Grant says the fall of Richmond
is only a question of time, and the people be-
lieve him.
Sherman is hammering away at johnson,
driving him every time Little d nubt is en-
tertained that he will destroy John,on's ar,
my and capture Atlanta, the great manufac
turing city of the South. With the fall OF
Richmond and Atlanta, concludes the heavy
work towards subduing the rebellion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
fwDThe WASHINGTON correspOnden

fwThe Washington correspondent
of the Cincinnati Commercial gets off the fol
lowing good one:
In one of the hospitals in this city day or
two ago, a wounded Virginia rebel and a
wounded Penns, lvanian, occupying adjoining
beds, had a good humored verbal tilt as fol
lows:
Union-'sSay, reb, where are you from ?"
Secesh-"Tm from Virginia, the best State
in America
Union-"That's where old Floyd came
from, the old thief"
Secesh-''Where are you from, Yank -
| onion-"I'm from Pennsylvania"
-, Secesh-''N ell, you needn't talk about old
rioya coming from Virginia, as long as old
you wish you hadn't said an thing. Yank ,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
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fS II iS cto+ni tb,t tbo bo

~ 1t is stated that the boats GO
ing down the Potomac with the reinforce
mentS for General Grants army, cheer every
boat that is bringing up the wounded, and
that the wounded Oh the decks of the boats.
lying on their backs, and turning on their ell
bows, when able, return the cheers, waving
their hats as far as their strength will permit
All the wounded only pray that they may be
able to return to renew the battle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
~. An official report of the Kill!

~ An official report Of the killed
and wounded in the late battles, presents the
facts that 900 men were killed, about 25, 900
wounded, and 5000 missing-the latter in
cludes stragglers and prisoners. 1t is also
stated, On the same accurate authority, that
no more than ten per can't. have been danger
ously wounded, and that large number will
be ready for the field within the next two
weeks. This statement should go far 10
soothe the anxiety of thousands who are in
terested in the fate and condition Of those
brave defenders of the flag.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09

ss Andrews, the villain who led
the New York rioters of last summer, has
been tried, found guilty, and sentenced to
three gears in Sing Sing. The leniency of this
sentence will surprise, if indeed it does not
e&asperate the whole country 1t seems that
the fellow admitted his hostility to the draft,
but claimed to have exercised restraint over
his Internal followers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
% The Prounst Masl.

So The Provost Marshal of St.
Louis lately seized at the levee three boxes
which were about to be shipped for Memphis
Tenn. They were marked eggs" and con.
tanned powder, shot and gun-caps The '.bad
egg in charge of the packages ~as arrested
forthwith sad pisced il dursnee vile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
NO MORE.
TRY STRICkLAND'S
MELLIFLU0US COUGH BALSAN /!

DR. STRICKLAND'S Mellifuous Cough Bal
" sam cures Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat.
Asthma, and Consumption. 1t is only neces-
sary for any one troubled with these COM
plants to try one bottle Of
Strickland's Mellifuous Cough Balsam
to convince them that it is the best prepara-
ton ever used. It not only cures the above
affections of the Throat and Lungs, but il
cures Night Sweats and Splitting OF Blood,
and is an excellent gargle for any kind OF
Sore Throat. 1t is pleasant to take, and
safe medicine for infants. Price so cents per
bottle For sale by Druggists generally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09

81 The originator Of the bogus
Presidential proclamation has been arrested
in New York. His name is John Howard Jr.,
and is newspaper reporter. He confesses
that the hoax was got up for speculative pur-
poses. The Offices of the New York World
ana Journal Of Commerce have been released
by the Provost Guard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
A great

sB a great excitement was crea-
ted in Cleveland short time since, by the
accidental discovery of large amount Of
Mexican coin il the river channel
where workmen are engaged in deepening it
On investigator the coin was found to he
counterfeit, having been buried by forrers
years ago. The finders Immediately became
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
SOLDIERS

You ought not to be without such valua.
BILE medicine medicine. The Cincinnati Ma
tional Union, of April oath, says: that thou,
sands of our soldiers have been saved by the
use Of Strickland's Anti Cholera MIXTURE
For sale by Druggists at so cents per bottle.
General Depot East Fourth street, Gin
cinnati, Ohio. 23y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09

ga Chicago man advertised for
= awife; received response and photograph
from Milton Junction; appointed meeting,
but when be arrived at the Junction, was sa-
lut.d vii IL. a2~as and driven out Of town
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS

Are fluid preparation, the only one of the
kind ever discovered in this country, and acts
directly on the parts affected, whilst pills and
powders can only reach them as they work
through sympathy, but not at all direct and
positive.
Are you suffering from constant anxiety
for this regular return of natures prescribed
laws? Give yourself no uneasiness, for Ly-
on's Periodical Drops, if taken day or two
before the expected period, will positively
and invariably regulate its coming as sure
effect follows cause, as certain as daylight
follows darkness.
Are you sick, enfeebled by disease, or una
bic to bear the labor and danger of increase?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
sW The publishers Of the New

sB INC puDllsUefs u t!1e NeW
York daily papers have arranged for the i'm,
portation of large quantities of printing pa
per from Europe, in order to break down the
combination price fixed by Eastern manufac-
turers. 1t can be imported, it is alleged, At
fourteen cents per pound.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS
will surely save YOU.

will surely save YOU
Do not use the Drops when forbidden in
the directions, for although positive cure,
and harmless at all other times, they are so
powerful and finely calculated to adjust and
govern the functions of the sexual organism,
that, if taken at improper times, they would
produce results contrary to nature, against
which all, particularly those who would re-
produce, should carefully guard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09

The SECRETARY PoL1CY.-It is
important to know, so far as possible, the fu-
ture policy Of the financial minister of the
Government; and especially at this time,
when, TO make gambling speculations profita-
ble, an uncommon flood of false assertions
and theories damaging to the public credit,
are boldly circulated.
The eXcitements got up in Wall street bv
gamblers in Stocks and Gold, are telegraphed
erywhcre-exaggerate the outside
public naturally feel that there is some great
wrong somewhere, when, in fact there is
nothing wrong. There is only hullaballoo
among the bulls and bears.
Mr.. Chase will press right on with the Ma
tional Ten-Forty Loan, just as he has begun
There will be no change in the rate of inter
est He will make no temporary loans of the
Banks, but will take money from the people
or the Banks at five per cent. interest, pava-
bic on ten days notice, as heretofore and he
will run the usual line of one-vear Certif-
Gates. He will sell the surplus gold from Gus
toms, after setting aside an amount sufficient
for six months interest, ad use the proceeds
as the spirit and letter Of the law demands
partly in sinking fund, and partly for the
current expenses of the Government.
lie Appeals cfreh TO the people in this the
most trying military and financial period of
the Rebellion, to come forward with heart and
money. he is reducing the volume of cur
rescy gradually, and will continue to DO So
# the stock and gold gamblers shall again
attempt the game they played last week, he
will bring the whole power of the Govern
ment, and its whole means both here and
abroad, to checkmate them
The Secretary of the Treasury relies upon
the People for the rags ana means; upon the
Army for victories, and upon Congress for
| adequate taxation.
| The people will come to his help with eve
r. dollar that can be appropriated. This is
their true interest; it is their true safety
The armies now will do their part-there is
no alternative but victory. Congress will do
its duty-it dare not falter.
To those capitalists who complain tina: Mr..
Chase ought to pay higher rate of interest,
We say, pointedly, that a per cent. obliga-
tion against the American people is better
than a bond at any higher rate of interest
For why? Your money rightcously invested
free from extortion, generously invested for
your country's cause, is, and will be through
all time, vALID.-7Aonapsoa's Bank Note Re
porter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS

Come to you as blessing, for is not preven-
tion better than cure?
If regularly taken, it is o certain prevcn-
tive, and will save you much peril and many
hours of suffering.
Have you been afflicted for many years
with complaints incident to the sex, that have
bafiied the skill of physicians, and ar. hurry
ing you On to an early grave?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
Strickland's Mellifuous Cough Balsam
StriCkiarad's Pile Remedy.
Everybody is being cured of this distressing
disease by the use Of ~
DIR. ssrickEaRG's Pile Remedy.

Read what those say who have used it:
Mr.. Charles W. Landram, of Louisville, and
Mr.. j. P. Hazarde, Cincinnati, O., both were
cured after using one pot Of DR.. Strickland's
Pile Remedy. They say they have tried eve
rything, but could obtain no relief, but one
pot OF Strickland's Pile Remedy affected
perfect cure after suffering for many years
with the worst kind Of Piles. They recon-
mend every one who is suffering to try it.
Sold b. all Druggists so cents per pot
Manufactured at No. 6 East Fourth street,
Cincinnati, O. Ask for
DR. SrRICKLAND'S PILE REMEDY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09

The undersigned will continue the business
at the old stand, and will always endeavor to
keep for sale complete assortment of every
thing needed by the housekecper, the farmer,
the lumbermsn, the mechanic, &c. Thankful
Tor the liberal patronage bestowed upon the
late firm in years past, the subscriber would
respectfully solicit a continuance of the Same
|. L. NOSHER.
Grand Rapids, May 9th, 1864.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS

Are the most reliable regulator ever known,
and cure, like magic, all those Irregularities
that have detied the doctors skill
Will you waste away with suffering from
Leucorrhea, Prolapsus, Dysmenorrhea, and
thousand other difficulties all summed up
under the name of suppressed and obstructed
nature, when All investment of one dollar in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
DISSOLUTION

TT Office is hereby given that the co-part-
~ nership heretofore existing between the
Undersigned in the firm name Of Moshcr &
Foster, is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent The business of the late firm will be
settled by /. l.. Mosher, who will pay all debts
due from, and to whom all sums due to, said
firm, must be paid.
l. L. MOSHER
E. T. FOSTER.
Dated May >, 1864. 20w3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-06-09
DIR. JOHN L. LYONS
French Periodical Drops,
FEM1LE REG UL4TOR,

4 RE the only known remedy that will sue
II cessfully and invariably restore and reg
ulate the female system removing all irregu-
larities, and producing health, vigor and
strength.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
CONSTITUTIONAL P0HTBITI0N OF
SLAVERY,

The fact seems to have been overlooked by the
press that on Tuesday MIR. Sumner introduced
in the Senate joint resolution proposing TO sub.
init to the Legislatures Of the several States au
amendment TO the Constitution in the form of d
separate article, by which oil persons are declar-
ed to be equal before the law, SO that no person
can hold anotheras slave. The resolution and
proposed article in the following words
"Bea reIOlUsd, 60, That the following article
be proposed to the Legislatures of the several
States as an amendment to the Constitution OF
the United States which, When ratified by three.
fourths of such Legislatures, shall become part
OF the Constitution to wit
Acknowledgements within the limits Of the
United States, and of each State or Territory
thereof, all persons are equal before the law, 30
that no person can hold another as slave"
On motion of Mr.. Saul,bury to indefinitely
postpo the consideration Of the resolution, the
yeas AMI nays were takep, and the motion was
rejected, yeas 8, nays 81.
The i-sa ution was then referred to the Judi
eiarg Committee. II the motion 10 postpone in.
definitely may be taken ne q test oil the views
entertained la the Senate upon the question, it
would indicate that that body win vote to sub
init the proposed amendment to the States, as
more than the constitutional majority of two
thirds voted against the postpouement.
Such hRe been tho progress oi public opinion,
that we hase little doubt the Resolution will also
pass the House Of Representatives and it will
rest with the States to make the opposed amend
ment part Of the Constitution by the approval
Of ,hroe-fourths Of their number.
! lnciuding the rebel States, and remembering
that Virginia hrs been divided, we have now
thirty-five States in or out OF the Union, and it
would be necessary to obtain the consent of
twenty-seven of these to the proposed amend
ment of the Constitution We believe that III
the present temper Of The public mind, all the
free States, nineteen in number, with East and
West Virgiuin, Delaware, Maryland, and Mis-
suuri, will approve the amendment making
twenty.four in all. Then there are Tennessee,
Arkansas, and Louisiana in tho act Of returning
to ihe Union as free States, while one, if not two
OF tho Territories will be admitted into the
Union during The present Congress. So that
within twelve months it is highly probable that
slavery will not merely be abOlished throughout
tho United States. but ts revival will be forever
rendered iuiposslble.- Washington Chronicle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16

Fine AT The PRESIDENTIAL MAssIoH-THB
PRESIDENTS PRlyATB STABLES BUREEp-5Ix
HORsEs Losr.-Last night at twenty minutes to
1ne o'clock, smoke was seen issuing from the
private stables of the President located between
the Presidential mansion and the Treasury build.
ing. aud almost instantaneous with the discovery
Of the smoke, the eptire building was enveloped
u flames.
The building, which was Of brick, contained at
the time some six horses, all Of which were burn
I'd to death before they could DO extricated from
he stables. Two Of the horses, OF brown color
we're the private property Of the President;
lair Of bay hlooded horses were owned by Mr.
NicOlay, the Presidents private secretary, while
ibe remaining two ponies we're those used by the
Presidents son, "Tad" Lincoln. Que of these
ponies was all the more highly priced, in cOnse-
queuce Of having once been the property Of
Willie, the deceased son Of Mr.. aud MIS-. Presi-
dent Lincoln.
Three carriages, one Of them the property Of
Mr.. Nioolay, were fortunately saved from de-
stru ton.
The FIRE was undoubtedly the work Of an in
cendiary, The stables were lighted with gas, the
pipes Of whcb we're protruded from the walls Of
The building on either side, ia the rear Of the
horses, and all combustible matter was far re-
moved from the jets. Only few minutes before
the discovery Of the are, the Presidents private
coaobman had left the stable to get his supper,
and at that time no indication Of FIRE existed.
Early in the evening Mr.. Nicolay had given or
ders to the ooachman to have his carriage in
readiness at 0 O'Clock, but, before leaving the
stable, the cosehman received word that Mr.. N.
had oOuntermanded his order. But for this fact
the coacbman would have been in the stables at
the time Of the occurrence Of the fire, and might
probably have obtained some clue to the origin
Of the fire.
The different steam engines and Gre companies
Of the city were on the ground within short
time after the alarm was given, but owing to the
combustibe nature of the material within the
stables, but little could be effected by them other
than preventing further spFesding Of the
flames, The large quantity OF old timber scat
tered over the grounds in the rear Of the treasury
building made this act quite a task for the tims
being. Ths building was entirely gutted and
will undoubtedly have to be rebuilt throughout
Washmstoa Chronicle Of Thursday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-02-16
NEW SENATOR FROM KANSAS.

Thomas Carney, the new U. s. Senator from
Kansas, is g leading merchant Of Lesvenworth,
where he is understood to have made a fortune
Though zeaous Republican, be remained in
private life ill 1862 when he was made the Re-
publican candidate for Governor. aud was chosen
by $3.50 votes over Wagstaff ID IN )-his being
the highest vote Of any man on either ticket
He carried every county in the State but Atohl-
son and Morris, aud only lost the latter by 2
votss
For Senator, Gov. Carney had 6s votes to 81
biauks-the friends Of Gen. James H. Lane (the
ineumbsni) insisting that this Legislature has no
right to elect, as Gen. Lanes term only expires
with the present Congress- on March 4th Of nexl
year. and new Legislature will meanwhile b.
chosen The general ussgo is, to choose new
Senator by the Legislature that meets last during
the term of the old one. We know, however, H.
law that makes this imperative but we think
Congress should establish a uniform rule on the
subject, ss it is clearly authorised to do by Art
l., "a OF the Federal Constitution.
We reckon Gov. Caruey's election as U. s
Senator will stand-N 2 TFi6uas.