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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
How our Sick and Wounded Soldiers Vote.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. Oct. 22. 1864.


Editors of State Journal: On the last trip
to this post by the Q. S. hospital steamer d.
4. january, L. c. Rice, .. S. Volunteers,
Surgeon in charge, with $40 sick and wound
ed soldiers on board, direct from Duvalps
Bluff, Arkansas, a vote was suggested, and
completed under the management of the
ward master, George Tyler, private of Co.
A, 114th Ohio infantry, going personally from
cot to cot, and resulted as follows:
For Abraham Lincoln Observation-Disclosures. $40
For Geo. B. Mcclellan Observation-Disclosures. 81
Miscellaneous, including minors and all others. SO
When it is taken into account that the
patients were all sick and disabled soldiers,
who had seen active and severe service, and
not "carpet knights" and that IA States
were represented, and positively no election
eering effort made, but the endea7or was
only to have a fair expression of the "sol
diers vote" it shows conclusively the time
has not yet come for the soldiers to g give il
up So" and they are ready and willing to still
@ shoulder their crutch and fight the battle
o'er," and " do or die" for their country's
honor.
Respectfully, GEO W. sTURGEs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

THE SHESANDoAH.-The following is Gen.
SHERIDAN's account of the pursuit Of EARLY,
and statement of the result Of the battle of
Cedar Creek:
pursued the routed force Of the enemy
nearly to Mount Jackson, which point he
reached during the nights of the 10Th and
10th, without one organized regiment of his
army. From accounts of our prisoners who
have escaped, and citizens, the rout was COM
plete. About 1900 of the enemy broke and
made their way down through the mountains
on the left Thirteen miles on the line of re-
treat the road and country were covered with
small arms thrown away by the flying rebels,
and other debris. Forty-fye pieces of cap
tured artillery are now at my headquarters.
1 think that not less than 800 wagons and
ambulances were either captured or de-
stroyed.
The accident of the morning turned to our
advantage, as much as though the whole
movement had been planned The only re-
gret I have is the capture, in the early morn
ing. of from 500 to 1000 men. am now
sending to the war department ten battle
flags. The loss of the artillery in the morn
ing was seven guns from Crook, eleven from
Emory and six from Wright. From all can
learn 1 think Early's reinforcements were
less than IL 900 men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
Artillery Duel on the James.
The I1'ibmes correspondent with the army
of the James, writing on the ODD, says:

The Ii'ib101e'S correspondent with the army
of the James, writing on the 22d, says:
At dawn this morning one of our land bat
teries in charge of Capt. Ashby, company E,
Sd n. Y. artillery, opened on the rebel fleet
in James river, about mile above Coa's land
ing, with 90 and 30-pound shells, and quickly
sent their wooden gunboats to the protecting
wings of Fort Darling and their other shore
batteries. The three ironclad rams, howev-
er, stood fire and returned the compliment
for an hour or more, until one of the smoke
stacks was nearly shot away and one of our
shells having exploded in the afterpart of the
Richmond. killing a gunner and wounding
three seamen, when, having had vigor-
Gus pounding from our shells, they one
by one steamed out OF range to a place OF
security, leaving an earthwork, which the re-
bells have lately constructed on the west side
of the James, to continue the duel with Capt
Ashbv's battery and another of Our forts low
err down the river This rebel work sent
100 Founders in return Of Capt Ashby's &c
and 80 pound shells, but received those OF
like calibre from our lower battery, and final
" discontinued the duel.
The result of the mornings work was to
drive the whole rebel feet upwards of &
mile from the point in the river where they
had recently been stationed. One wooden
cunhoat was seriously and one iron clad an
Considerably injured Our casualties are
summed up in the loss Of leg by Michae
lynch. orderly to Captain Ashby, from {
FRAGMENT Of shell, which at the same time
killed a horse on which he was mounted
Till this evening there has been no firing a
| Dutch GAP since Yesterday noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

Ross, Elijah S. Frazier, David Caulkins,
wounded.
Company E-Walter Whitaker, Robert
Richards, wounded; Cap. Luman n Carpeu-
ter and 26-men, prisoners.
Company F-Ghar4es Johnson, killed
Robert Tenant, wounded; lst Lieut. VIM.
4. Pope and SO men, prisoners.
Company R-BeDjanin Frazier, wounded
Peter Bacher, missing
Company IA. Boies, wounded; Capt.
Peter Mcintyre, 1st Lieut.. Oscar Todd and
Is men, prisoners.
Company K-Lieut. E. a. Saunders,
wounded Robert Young, missing.
Companies D and G did not suffer any loss.
Yours &c,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

The question is often discussed whether shez :
savages enjoy life. We suppose they do as !
they always seem anxious to take it when
they get chance Atsf a1a9 s5 7as-17s /
Why are gre enbacks more valuable thar I
gold, even at the present price? Because
when you put greenback in your pocket got
double it, and when you take it out again you =
find it IN creases.
4 man out West gives his geese, once a
month, adose of g Indian Vegetable Pills."
We have often thought the best thing for !
ducks was 9uack medicine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
FRANCE AND RonE.-A dispatch from Wen

FRANCE AND RoME.-A dispatch from Wen
ma says: .. --....... 49, ,
Positive information has been received
here that the terms of the Franco-Italian Con
vention of the 18th ultino, are to the follow
ing effect: e -~,s. -
1. The French garrison will be Withdrawn
from Rome within two years ~
2.eThe Pope will be permitted to organize
an army, upon condition of his not threaten
ing Italy.
3. Italy engages not to attack the States of
the Church (ne pas e,suaAir) and to prevent
every invasion of those territories.
4. The government of Victor Emmanuel
will enter into negotiations with the Holy
Father for the undertaking of the Roman debt
attached to the territory Of the States of the
Church annexed to Italy. IRIS - asE
The above are the articles of the conven-
ton. special protocol stipulates for the
transfer of the seatof the Italian government
from Turin to Florence. The treaty con
tains no secret articles. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
What Douglas Said.

ITO he compared with the Chicago PLATFORM
1.-THE slave question is mere excuse. The
election of Lincoln mere pcetext. Inc
present secession movement Is the result OF
an enormous conspiracy, formed more than
year sinee-formed by leaders IN the south
ern confederacy more than twelve months
ago. The conspiracy is known; armies have
been raised, war is levied to accomplish 1t.
There are only two sides to the question.
Every man must be for the United States OF
against it. There can be no neutrals in this
war only patriots and traitors"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

Why is the man who viii not bet on the
coming election quite as bad as one who does
Because he is no better.
Why is it a serious thing to produce infant
mutton fer your dinner? Because it is a
lamb-on-tabl affair.
What is there which, supposing its great
est breadth to be four inches, length nine inch
es, and depth three inches, contains solid
foot? A shoe.
However much a pawnbrokers shop may
be crowded, it is always loan-some place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
Respectfully, GEO. W. STURGEs.

SYMPATHY FROM SwEDEN.-I cannot but be-
lieve, with you, that this war is providential,
and, after its worst is done, its woes are past,
will serve as a baptism for new and high
er life. i baptism OF blood, il is true, and
terrible it is; but the grace of God will turn
the very wounds, to eyes which see His viii,
than ever; and were I younger I would be
who take care of the sick and wounded. But
[ am old, and shall hardly ever more cross the
Atlantic except with my warm wishes
FrederikG Breuaer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

Arrjval Of Exchanged Union PrfsoaerS-AT-
Other Story Of Reid Bar6arity-1he Union
Prisoners at Coha1n5a-Rel5ef sent than by
Gen. Mathematician Of a prominent
Re6a Poltician-Hv says tie Policy Of the
Rebellion Is to secure Democratic Triumph
at the North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
VIII the Negro Fight-A Rebel View of the
Casa

The following dispatch FROM HENRY W. AL
LEN, who styles himself Governor of Louis
lana to the rebel Secretary of War, was re-
GENTLY captured in rebel mail taken in the
Southwest:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

The cutter" most parts of the earth are
supposed to be the parts where there are
most women.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

shreveport, La, Sept. goth.
To Hon. James 4. Seddon, SecretQry Of Var
Richmond, va
My DEAR SIR:-The time has e.. N for rs to mt
into the army ece1y able bodied NEGRO man as a. sol
der. This should be done mmedia Congress
should, at the coming session, take action on this
most important question. The negro man knows
that he cannot escape CONSUMPTION if he goes to
the enemy. lie must play an important part in
the war. ne CEASED the fight, and he ac5U hare has
PoFttoa q he o&rthea to bear. We HAVE LEARNED
FROM DRAR BOUGHT EXPERIENCE THAT NEGROES CAN
BE TAUGHT TO FIGHT, and that all who leave us are
made TO nght against US. 1c0uld free all able to
bear arms ard pat them into the field at once They
will make much better soldiers with us than araps
US, and swell the now depleted ranks of our armies
beg you to give this Your earnest attention
With assurances OF my friendly regards q nd verv
high esteem, l remain very respectfnlIv vonr
obeoient servant. henry W. ALLEN,
governor of Louisiana.
Maj. Gen. CANDY, of the Gulf Department.
has issued and order quoting the above, and
adding:
The class of persons to whom it refers will
not be conscripted into the armies of the
United States if they come within our lines
All will be freed, and they will be received
and treated as refugees. They will be ac
cepted as volunteers, or will be employed il
the public service, and their families will b.
cared for until they are in condition to car,
for themselves. If draft should become
necessary no discrimination against them vii
be made on the enrolment or draft
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

CONCEIVE line of battle behind a breast
work each man completely out of sight, fir
ing over his shoulders, while, instead of ex-
posing his head and hands to the advancing
Confederate, he looks away from the enemy,
and narrowly examines the stock of his own
gun. Two little mirrors, scientifically placed
at the proper angle, and attached to the
stock, enable the soldier to see the gal on
his barrel, and all that comes within range,
without exposing any part of his precious
nerSon - Richmond Ero,,;9eJ,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03

The Posts Washington special says the
Provost Marshal of Maryland reports that a
large proportion of the drafted men in Balti-
more have escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-11-03
Tennessee and the Presidential Eleetien---Let-
fer from the President.

On the 30th of September last Coz. JOHN
son, of Tennessee, issued a proclamation
prescribing rules and regulations for holding
an election for holding an election for Presi-
Dental electors in that State. These provide
for q registration of loyal voters, though reg
istration is not indispensable to voting If the
person offering to vote can establish his 10Y
atty to the constitution of the United States
and is of proper age and citizen OF the
State. The proclamation also requires al
voters to take and prescribe to the following
oath:
T soIemn1v swear that 1 will henceforth support
the Constitution of the United States, ana oeIenu
il against Tho assaults of all enemies; that am
an active friend of the Government o. ene $50
States. and the enemy OF the so-calLeu oo t =
States: that ardently desire the suppression o.
rroSo1i+ abaIlion against the Government OF the
United States; that l sincerely reJolGe III 'e ~
umnb IF the armies and nayies OF the Chlteu Hta'e
and in the defeat and overthrow OF the afLlle ia
Us and of ali arm ed combinations in the interest
of the socalled Confederate States; that Will cor
daily oppose all armistices or negotlauoHs IoI
peace with rebels il arms, IN til the Con
of the United States and all laws and proclan
made in pursuance thereof, shall be eS1aolisne 7
over all the people Of every state anu 1G1ti'otJ
embraced within the National Union, ana tlat
will heartily aid and assist the loyal peoPle III
whatever measures may be adopted for the attain
M ent Of these ends; and further, that take tLi9
oath freely and voluntarily and without nlep' d"
reservation. So help me God.
The election is to be conducted according
to the laws of Tennessee, except as modified
BY the proclamation in question.
The oclamation, and especially the oath
required gives great offence to the support
ers of Gen. MCCLELLAN, and a protest has
beon prepared and was presented to the
the President of the United States on the
18th inst, signed by VIM. B. CAMPBELL, EN-
ERsoN ETHRIDGE and several others of Gen.
McCLELLAN's supporters, who together con
stitute the candidates for electors on the Cop
pcrhead ticket.
The President responds in the following
letter:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
CAUTION 10 rHE PUBLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out Tor general use should
fence in the hands of q regularly educated physi-
elan, whose pre- tory studies fits him all the
duties he must hulll ye the country is flooded with
poor nostrums and cure-alls, purporing to be the
best in the world which not only useless, but al
ways injurious. The unfortunate should be PARTIo
ULAR in selecting his physician, al Is lamentaole
yet incontrovertable fact, that many syphilitic
patien made miserable with ruined constitutions
by maltreatment from inexperienced phys clans il
general practice; for 1t is point generally conceded
BY the best syphilographers thatthe study and man
agement of these complaints should engross the
whole time of those VINO would b. cornpetent and
successful in their treatment and cure. The mex.
perienced general practitioner, having neither OPP
portunity nor time to make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pursues one system Of
use of that antiq lated and dangerous weapon Mer-
curry. .1-.4s Nlt.t rsI.A liI4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06

IRISH Wrr.-Two Irishmen riding in the
Roxbury horse-cars last week, one OF them
saws to the other 4 shall vote for Lincoln for
President Sure, and hasn't he made dollar
in gold worth two dollars and half?' The
other retorted, We'll 1 am for Mcclellan.
He traited US well In the army. When we
whit into Virginia If he came to river, he
vas always the man to wait till it dried up be-
lore he made us cross it; and when we got to
the swamps Of the Chickahominy, didn't he
wait there three weeks for them to dry up,
and when he found they wouldn't do it, didn't
he back right out of them? He's the man
for me, long life to him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06

"VoTFoR PAY ?"-The other day, Dutch
man in Cincinnati was severely thras he'd by
his "vrow," and while smarting under the in
Fiction, he complained to the mayor, and had
his better half arrested for the outrage, where
upon she was fined three dollars and th Q costs :
but not having the money, her husband was
called upon to fork over-upon which he open
ed his ewes in great surprise, exclaiming,-
'.Vot for pay? She vip mew
Inc statute" was explained to him, and he
paid, but announced that hereafter his wife
might wollop him sa much as she pleased, but
he would never again take steps to uphold the
majesty Of the law"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
DIR. ]. b. HUGHE
cAH BIZ FOUND AT HIS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. S TemnIa Street.


WHERE he can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at all
hours daily, and from A NJ. to p. M
Dr. III. addresses those who are suffering under the
afiiction of private disease, whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of
Deyoing his entire time TO that pa tcuar branch OF
the cdcal profession, he feels warranted in GUAR
ANTEEING CURE IN ALL SEES, whether OF long
standing or recently contracted, entirely removing
the dregs OF disease from the system, and making
perfect and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention Of the afflicted to the
fact OF bis long standing aud well earned reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his skill AID sue
cess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
Eleciic Medical Infirmary,
TO THE LADIES

DIR HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies' who
need medical adviser to call at his rooms, NO:
Temple Street, which they will ind arranged for
their especial accommodation.
DR.. II g Eclectic Renovating Medicines are unrival.
ed in efficacy aud superior virtue IN reguiating all
Female Irregularities. Their acton Is specinc and
certain OF producing relief in short time.
LADIES will find 1t invaluable IN all cases of OBJ
structons after ali other remedies have been tried In
vain II IA purely vegetable taining nothing In
the least Injurious the health, and may DO taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part of the country with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES
No. Temple Street, corner eff Middle, Portland.
N. Blades desiring NAV oonsul, ora Of thar
own sex. iady Of experience in constant attend
Ance' jan1 d&wly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
HAVE CONFIDENCE.

All who have committed an es GEES of any kind,
whether it be the solitary vice of YOUTH or the sting
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in maturer years
SEEK FOR AN ANTTD0TE IN SEASON.
The Pains and Aches, and Lassitude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure Cotton, are
the Barometer to the whole system.
Do not waitfor the coneummaton that is to fol-
low. do not wait for Unsighily Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs for Loss Of beauty
and Comnlexiou
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
THE DAILY PRESS

1aG UA1ux FhGSS
Printing Office has one Of Roper Improved Caloric
Engines for motive power, and is furnished with
improved and costly Presses-C Cylinder and Platen-
from the most celebrated makers We have in con-
slant use one Of HOES LARGE CYLINDER
PRESSES, capable of throwing of $500 Sheets
an hour one of ADAMS Poscer Presses-the best
book press In the world; Adams and Potter's Fast
Machine JOB Presses; Ruggles' superior Card Pres;
Adams and Union large Hand Presses, Standns
Presses, and all the machinery necessary for well
appointed office. h
The Daily Press Job Office believed to be as well
furnished any similar establishment in the State.
Those sending order from the country may rely ON
receiving prompt attention.
We execute all orders in the shortest possible time
and in the neatest and best manner.
We will do all kinds of printing as well and as
promptly, and as cheap as any other establishment
in the City, County or State.
All orders for JOB Printing must be directed to
the Daily Press Job Office, No. s2i Exchange street,
Portland, Me.
The job Office is under the personal supervision
of the senior proprietor, who Is the CITY PRINT.
Err, and is himself an experienced practical work.
man, and employs only well.skilled mechanics in
this department of his work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
U. 8. NIarshal's Notice.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
DIsTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
I'D RSUANT to Munitions from the Hon. Ashur
II Ware, Judge of the United States District Cour
thin and for the District of Maine, hereby give
pubic notice that the following Libels and Informa
lions have been fled in said Court, viz
Libel against Two THOUSAND CIGARS seized
by the collector he District of Portland and Fall
lHth onfhe eighth day October last past at Port
land Ia said District
An INFORM stioR against TEN CHESTS OF TEA and
TwRErY-sEvEN HALB CHESTS OF TEA, seized BY
the Collector of the District Of Portland and Fai.
mouth. on the seventh day Of October last past at
Portland /, said District.
An Information aga INST ONE oAsK OF WHISKY,
seized BY the Collector of the District of Portland
and Falmouth, on the nineteenth day of November
instant. at PORTLAND in said District.
Libel against TwENTY-FoUR BAGS OF RAGS.
A LOT OF OLD LEAD, BRASS AND COPPER, seized
by the Collector of the District of Portland aud Fall
mouth, on the twenty-fourth day of October las
past at Portland In said District
Loci against THREE THOUSAND CIGARS, seized
Dy the Collector OF the District of Portland and Fall
mouth on tn tenth day of November instant a,
Portland In said District.
. Which seizures were for breaches of the laws OF
me cnlted States. as lie particularly set forth
IN said LADe aud Informations; that hearing
la Will be I'd thereon at Portland in said District
On tne second Tuesday Of December meat, where any
pensons interested therein, may appear and show
SSsusSl II any can be shown, wherefore the sam
ing to law. ~-N Fo'e1 " ~sS''
Vemoer A. D., 1894 f. A. OIJINRY
tallahassee U. 3. Deputy Marshal, Dist. Of Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-06
BOSTON ENDORSEMENT
Of
Jaques' Famous Ravens Wing
GENTLEMEN'S
Dress Root Hacking.

THE Undersigned, after fair trial of sJaques'
Il Famous RGUess's- Wing BlacIcing, I" most
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In our estimation, fully equal to the imported black
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