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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

New YoRK,-The Mayor of New York hay
ing published a letter to General SANFORD
protesting against the transfer of the organ
lied militia of New York city from the State
for fear of riots, Gen. SANFORD replies that
he does not accept the Mayors definition of
patriotism as enlightened selfinterest, THAT
he agreess with him in the necessity of re-
tanning an organized and disciplined militia
force in the city sufficiently strong to sup
press any attempt Of the lawless and evil dis
posed members of the community at a renew
al of the scenes of arson and plumber which
disgraced New York last summer, during the
absence of the city regiments, but in answer
to the present call of the President on the
Governor Of the State, only $500 men have
been detailed from this division as its Quota
of the 1000 required; and after that detach-
ment is withdrawn, he should retain twelve
of the disciplined regiments of the lst divis-
ion in the city, ready, willing, and abundant
ly able to put down promptly any demonstra-
ton against the peace and good order of the
community. 49, =-s--..-. --r,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

~ Capt. j. A. WMsLow, Of the gunboat
hersarge, who distinguished himself by de.
stroylng the rebel steamer Ala5ama, was born
IN Wilmington, n. c.. in 1911. His father
was from the old Plymouth stock of Wins
lows; his mother was a Southern woman At
the age OF IA years, through the influence of
DANIEL WEBSTER, john entered the Navy as
mi dshipman. He frequently advised the
Navy Department to strengthen the ! ockad-
Ing force off Cherbourg. He said l2 would
do his best, and he certainly has done well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

STAMP DUT1Es.-The act of Congress which
took effect On the 1st Of July instant, re-
quires stamp of two cents On every check,
even though below twenty dollars in amount.
Pronisory notes for sum not exceeding one
hundred dollars, to be paid on demand or
at time designated" FIVE cents; and for
every additional hundred dollars or fractional
part in excess of one hundred dollars, five
cents, without regard to the time the note
has to run.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

u The difficulty between Spain and Peru
Is assuming more serious character, the
Madrid Government announcing its determi-
nation to reinforce its squadron in the Pa
cifc, and to hold the Chincha Islands until
all its demands are complied with and the
Peruvian Government refusing to receive any
communication from Spanish gunboat which,
On the Sd of June, appeared in Callao Bay,
and offered to treat for suspension of hos
tilities. .-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

I REPRESENTATIVE REcKUITs-The idea OF
sending representative recruits to the ar
my takes veil among patriotic exempts and
already quite number of such volunteers
have been..sent forward. Four ladies in New
York have given $500 to the Hancock re-
cruiting committee in New York to procure
recruits to serve in their behalf. One gentle
man in Boston has sent three such recruits to
the army within a few days. Immediately
upon the receipt of the circular of Provost
Marshal General Fry, authorizing the aocep-
lance of representative renruits, the colec-
tor of the Thirtieth District of New York, at
Buffalo, gentleman over sixty years of age,
and thus exempt from military duty, procur-
ed and sent into the service representative,
at the same time thirty of the prominent
citizens of Buffalo, and his neighbors, like
wise exempt, furnished each in one day
representative recruit -... ...... e..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

REBELS In TEXAS MAKING FOR MEXICO
Letters from Matamoras, Mexico, state that
the rebels are removing vast qualities Of cot
ton and cattle from the interior of Texas
across the Rio Grande into Mexico, and that
there are other indications that the rebel
forces there under Dick Taylor contemplate
an evacuation The writer OF one of these
letters states that Taylor's losses in the re-
cent campaign against Banks were upward of
$4,000. The rebels are rigidly enforcing the
CONSUMPTION act all over Texas, and there is
scarcely Union man left in the State, all
who were able to get away having escaped
to Arkansas and the adjoining territories
The total rebel force in Texas, which has
been, recently considerably augmented by
conscripts, does not number more than 25, 900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

A FEARFUL ACCIDENT occurred on Wednes-
day, 9th inst, On the Chattanooga railroad,
near the tunnel. Three hospital trains were
coming up, loaded with sick and wounded
soldiers. Two of the trains, which were some
some distance ahead of the other, stopped
this side of the tunnel. The rear train, by
tho extraordinary negligence, or something
worse, of the engineer, ran into the train of
seven cars before it, containing three hun
dred soldiers, and pitched them down an en-
bankment about forty feet high, making to-
tai wreck of three cars-killing three per
sons outright, und MORALLY injuring four
others. The enraged soldiers would have
murdered the guilty engineer, but he fed in
to the woods and escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

CURE FOR SCRATCHES IN HoRsEs.-E MARKS
OF lamlllus, n. T., writes in the Com,t,,,,
Gent. as follows: As this is the season whe9n
horses are most likely to be troubled with
scratches, here send you an easy, safe and
sure cure.
Mix verdigris and milk, and rub il on the
parts most affected. Two applications ars
usually sufficient -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

| FROM MExICo.-We have news of the ar
| rival of the new Emperor and Empress
Of Mexico at the Capital, and also details of
the reception accorded to them at the chief
points along their journey inland What the
Court journalist relates would seem to indi
cate that their Majesties assume more than
ordinary affability of manner and behavior in
mixing with their new subjects Whether
the latter are found to come up to the full
measure of loyal enthusiasm expected from
them, it is difficult to derive from the highly
favored Court Circular which records the I'M
perial progress thus far There seems, how
ever, to have been a tolerably effective dis.
play made at the Capital, as well as at other
points on the route. Imperial decorations
are already the order, and all is apparently
serene with the new sovereigns
Their Majesties entered the capital on the
18th ult., and not on the 10th, as was expec-
ted. Before reaching the gates of the city
cortege of about FIVE hundred citizens on
horseback, and more than two hundred car
| rlages, belonging to the principal aristocratic
families of the place, met their Majesties,
who alighted to salute those who welcomed
them ."
Juarcz was still at Monterey. The son of
Governor Vidaurri was in the field, with some
prospects of raising formidable force. A
revolution was prepared at Saltillo; but Gen
eral Negrete arrested the leaders, and had
couple Of them shot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

Is Captain WIssLow, of the Rearsarqe,
formally demanded the surrender Of the
prisoners from the alabama rescued by the
French plot boats and brought to Cherbourg
N Bosrns refused the application, but re-
ferred Captain WIssLow to the government
in Paris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

ENORMOUS SALES OF WooL.-The Milwaukee
Sentinel says three hundred and forty thousand
pounds of wool changed hands II that market
on the l1th. There mas one sale of tpo hundred
thousand poaosds, the largest single transaction
of the kind that has ever occurred in wes-
tern market. The price ranged from s1.oO
to5s1.03.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

/. CHEESE MAKING.-The factory at Stittville
n. Y. takes the milk from eight hundred
COWS. The dry house is pleasantly situated
on the brow of steep hill, and is one HIM.
dred feet by thirty feet, two stories high,
The mandatory stands about half way down
the bank, is twenty-six feet by thirty feet,
story and half, and water is forced into the
building by means of a water RAM No ice is
used, the temperature of water being 42o.
Number of pounds of milk received per dav
"a, 500, which is made into 1875 pounds of
cheese. Milk set at SO and curd cooked at
1860, and one cent per pound charged for
manufacture and care of cheese; ay-made
cheese sold for seventeen cents per pound
The number of cheese on hand June 18th
was four hundred and twenty eight, and ap-
peared to be a very fine lot, smooth, firm and
uniform. The dry house is lathed and plast-
cred, and provided with blinds which were
closed to darken the room, under the impress
s a:o that there would be less trouble from
mes. The whey is fed to hundred and
at the foot of the hill. f,'0 "--O 10
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

~ There are now 5000 rebel prisoners
in the barracks at Rock Island, H., and s.
SIT at Camp Douglas, Chicago. There are.
also several hundred at AIs--
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

I - On Monday young man about seven
teen years of age was visiting the Cave of
the Winds. at Niagara Falls, and in defiance
Of the warning given, insisted on stepping
unon rock out of the path usually taken
Almost as he touched the rock his foot slip.
ned and he was swept into the dark denths
below His body has not been recovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

MICHIGAN CONGRESSIONAL NNMINATIoSs-
The Republican Convention for the first Con-
gressional District in Michigan, composed of
Wayne, Monroe, Lenawee and Hillsdale, met
at Monroe on the 9Th inst, and renominated
Hon. Fernando G. Beaman by acclamation.-
In the Sixth District Hon. John K. briggs
has been nominated. In the Fourth Hon.
Thomas White Ferry, Michigan Commission
er for the Gettysburg Cemetery, succeeds
Hon. F. " Kellogg, who has served eight
years The result in the Fifth District is not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

LOUISIANA Schools. The Constitutional
Convention of Louisiana, on the LIST inst,
adopted provision establishing free schools
throughout the State There are to be sep
crate schools for the white and colored chill
dren. For the former white, and for the lat
ter, colored persons alone are taxed. The
Convention had previously rejected by close
vote propositions combining education to
white children, and one recognizing no dis
yinction Of color.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

The MISSOURI Press ON THE PRESIDENTIAL.
QUEsTIoN.--The St. houis DemoSnt says there
are now twenty-eight radical papers in Mis-
souri, supporting the Baltimore nominations,
while The entire political press in the state
in the English language does not exceed for
ty-hve. Of the Blair Ciaybank Journals, four
or FIVE in number, only one pretends. to sup
port LINCOLN ~ a = -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
FROM sHERnAs's ARxY.lThe Chicago Ion

FROM SHERMAN's .ARMY.-The Chicago Jour-
nal gives statement of affairs in Georgia,
brought by wounded officer direct from
SHERMANs army. He says that our forces
have recently been held in check by Gen
HARDEE, whose corps was stationed at a
bridge over the Chattahoochee river. On
Sunday last, pontoons were thrown across on
each side of HARpEE, and our forces gained
the opposite bank. Upon receiving informa-
ton of this movement, the rebels retreated
to Atlanta. From the position thus acquired
Atlanta can be easily approached and secur-
ed. The country between the two armies is
one naturally destitute of defense, being
barren plain. This officer is firm in the be-
lief that Atlanta is ours ere this.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

THE FIFTH BATTERY.-The Monroe ,Sent;ne,
has an interesting letter from the 9TH Bate.
ry, dated near Kenesaw Mountain, June Goth.
Up to that time there had been no casualties
among the boys, though they had engaged in
frequent artillery duels with the rebels, hav-
ing expended l 200 rounds of ammunition from
their Napoleons since taking the position then
occupied. The correspondent says that ''po-
litically the battery is almost unanimously
in favor of the Baltimore nominees. The
friends that Fremont had among us are dis
gusted with his acceptance of the Cleveland
nomination, and he is not likely to receive a
single vote from them, while the chance of
any CopperGead nominees is no greater with
MS"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

The MIssIssIPPI.-The McGregor Necs says
the past week, and hopes are entertained of
fair boating stage for the remainder of ths
season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
Acting Surgeon General

Trial OF CIVIL CAsEs.-Among other re-
forms at Memphis We see that Gen. WASH
BURNE has organized a military court for the
trial of civil cases The Bulletin SAYS "Its
officers will be judge, recorder and marshal,
with such assistant clerks and marshals as
may be needful. The commission may be
composed of military or civilians, appointed
by Gen. WAsHBURNE, and will have the orig
NAL Jurisdiction of suits for the possession Of
personal or real property, OF growing out of
debts or contracts, and also appellate jurisdic-
ton of cases tried before justices of the
peace. This mode of procedure will seem
singular, but it is probably step toward
restoration of the good old times of law and
oftler and prosperity under the Constitution,
before secession trampled our glorious State
in the dust"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

FROM THE SoUTHwEsT.-Rumors roach us
from Memphis that the forces under General
A. j. SMITH, which recently moved from that
place southwark, encountered and defeated
the rebels under FORREST near Ripley, Miss.
The report needs confirmation. Eight steam
er loads of troops from Memphis were land
ed at Vicksburg on Thursday of last week.
There is fleet of six gunboats and seven
transports at the mouth of White river, Ark,
its destination being unknown. Guerrillas
are active along White river, firing upon
steamers. MARNADUKE's force is threatening
the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad. PRICE
is moving towards Missouri. - =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

Is Recent advices received at the State
Department contain the important announce
ment that upwards Of ten thousand Swiss
emigrants now await passage to the United
States at Havre and other European ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

- THlRTY-FIFTH -REGIaENT.-The GAINESVILLE
Gazette says a correspondent writing from
Port Hudson, June 25th, notes the death of
First Assistant Surgeon VIRBIeK, of the ss5th.
The general health of the regiment was
good " FT go "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
Transfer Of vi
.se0nsin Sick and Wounded Sol
o. ; 10 Hospitals within the State.


". LEWIS, with the regard for. the com
fort and welfare of the brave sons of Wis
! consdin serving in the national armies which
he constantly manifests, has been endeavor.
ing 50 tar as possible to secure the remov al
OF those who may be sick or wounded to. hos
pltais IN the State, where they may be near
their homes
FROM the correspondence given below il
VIII DC seen that thisis deemed impractic.
aoies 70 be done as regards those connected
with the armies in the east. The sick and
wounded from western armies will, however,
De sent home as far as consistent with their
good and that of the service.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 2eth, 1854. IS
COL James K. Barnes, Acting Surgeon Gent,
Y. s. A, Washington, d. g. 1890
SIR II am directed by the Governor OF
the State of Wisconsin to inquire of you if
soldiers belonging to Wisconsin regiments
VINO are inmates of the e. S. General Hos
Pltals IN New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
ashlngton and other eastern cities, can Or
VIII be transferred to the Q. S. General Hos
pltat at Madison, Wisconsin 1t is alleged by
some OF the soldiers and others, that the diff
ferent states are having their sick and wound
ed soldiers removed, or that they are being
removed by the General Government to hos
pitais In the respective states to which the
soldiers belong. If it is true as alleged, the
Governor of Wisconsin thinks that it is but
just that Wisconsin soldiers should be grant
en- the same favor, and under those circum-
stances would ask it. The Governor desires
to secure the same benefits and privileges for
Wisconsin soldiers which are granted to SOL
dlers belonging to other states. @ss$-- s~
Very respectfully your oh't sery't
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

WHAT A FALL.-The New York Times has
striking article upon Fremont under the
title Of the ''Lost Leader" in which it says
The patriot par excellence is seen splitting
the only party which can possibly save the
Union; The Emancipation in his new platform
has not a word to say of the moral or politi-
cal character of slavery; the foremost leader
in the crusade of liberty is striking base ALI
ance with the Woods Or Vallandighams, the
life long friends of the slave-master and the
haters Of the doctrine of equal rights. The
old hero of the Republican party, become a
bidder for the votes of the pro-slavery fac
ton! We can only imagine one step lower
than this, and that is, the willing presentation
of his name among the Peace Democrats of
Chicago and their rejection of it." TO-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

TwESTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.-The Waukesha
Freeman has had a visit from Serg't Donald
son of the 2Sth Regiment, ten days from ri e
Bluff, Ark, astrongly fortified point, VIII, :
the 2Sth is likely to remain for some time. It
has 500 men fit for duty. Use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
" mere did the Rebels come from

Ane reports as to the numbers of the -eb.
els VINO are now invading MARYLAND and NOV,
ing on " ashington are too vague and con-
niosns W enable any one to form an oninion
with any assurance of correctness 90 - -,o.
FORCES or now many are engaged in the rahoI
| movement, but there is no great ,,r..,-,.
to where a portion of them came from,
When Gen. Hunter killed Jones AZ p;,s
mont, the latter's forces scattered and +oaI-
refuge in the mountain regions around Char
lottesville. As he proceeded still fartbor
down the valley, having formed junction
with Crook and Averill from West Virginia
ne encountered another body of the enemy
unuer McCausland, but they too were put TO
night between Lexington and Amherst Court
House, and Hunter continued his march rno,,
Lynchburg Lee, now becoming alarmed for
the safety OF that particular point, detached
two entire divisions from Ewell's command
who arrived just in time to save the place.
Learning of this, Hunter at once decided
upon retrogade march. The forces scatter
ed in his rear had, however, in the meantime
rallied to Oppose his retreat, and instead of
returning up the valley he struck off in
northwestern direction, and reached the Ka
nawha region in safety. This left the various
rebel commands scattered between Stanton
and Lynchburg, at liberty to return to the
main army.
But meanwhile, WILSON, with his body of
SIX thousand cavalry, had likewise arrived in
their rear, and was destroying the railroad
from huntsville to Staunton Bridge. In view
OF this tact march no7thward was manifest
ly decided upon, and the various commands
were quickly massed and hurried up the val
ley. The design was evidently to overwaelm
the small forces under S1GEL, MULL1GAN and
WEBER, guarding Martinsburg, Harpers
Ferry and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
capture the heavy supply trains sent forward
to HUNTER but turned back on the reception Of
the news of his retreat to Western Virginia,
hold the. Shenandoah Valley long enough to
harvest the rich cereals in its pastoral low
lands, and if possible cross the Potomac at
Williamsport and Point of Rocks and seize
the supplies at Hagerstown and Frederick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
loving towards Missouri.

DEATHS IN NASHVILLE HOSPITALS The fol-
lowing is list of deaths of Wisconsin sold
iers in the hospitals in Nashville for the week
ending July 9th, taken from a record kept by
". R. CORNELIUS, Government Undertaken:
Geo. L. Pollard E, 1st Cav; Jas. Sly, II
lst Cav; L. E. Butterfeld, A, 1st Cav;
/ Chauncey Beebee, -, Sd Inf; Sergt W. o.
Field, B. lst Cav; Fred. Teuke, E, 26th Inf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21

Is The Democracy" of Indiana, it APP
pears, are more discreet and decent than the
Democracy" of Illinois. At the State Con-
vedtion at Indianapolis, Tuesday, resolu-
ton indorsing Vallandigham, and pledging
the Democracy" of Indiana to "stand by
him, was voted down. --.-..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-21
Nil. Agent for Wisconsin

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE, June so, ga.
The above is respectfully returned. 1t has
been decided to be unadvisable to transfer
the sick and wounded of the army of the Pc
tomac to general hospitals west of the ALE.
ghanles, except such cases as will for long
time be unfit for duty, or those of regiments
returning to their own States for muster out.
A general transfer of all to hospitals within
Their own States would not only be impracti-
cable, but would deprive the armies operating
in the Southwest of the necessary accommo-
datlons J. K. BARNES,
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