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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

good soil, will contain as much sacoban;.o
matter as one two or three times this size
anu L !nere are not canes enough in the hill
70 receive all the nourishment, toe much slim
uiuS VIII be forced into it, resulting in an
0Vergrouth to the expense of quantity and
quality. anu
"WHI IT PAT?" has been 50 ofta, discuss
oussed, we do not purpose to ENLARGE mon i
here. The yield per acre will be f rr 1p
managed, t'0o hundred gallons, with the obanoas
largely in favor of being above this mani,
This is now worth rs centsper gallon. Or s15o
to the acre. We believe that before aro+bon
crop is harvested prices will so advance +bo+
syrup, well made from the northern sugar
plant, will readily bring one dollar per gallon
The cost to grow it will advance little with
scarcity of labor, but does not vary material
ly from crop of corn. With this every far
mer is familiar, and can readily see the large
margin in growing cane over an ordinary corn
crop. The cultivation and machinery will
be properly discussed at some future time.
0. S. WILEY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05
TOR the Wisconsin State Journal
A WISH UNWISHED.
BY ADA J. MOORE.

Sitting, on this April day,
with the burial grove in sight
where three little forms OF clay
sIumber through dreamless night
While my happy little FIoy;
Emil of spring-time joy and mirth,
Chases Carl, the laughing boy,
Near the consecrated earth
Thinking, were they yet alive,
Frolicsome and gay as thesei
Were they all at pIay-the five
And no graves beneath the trees
He, my noble, gifted boy,
With the soul-light in his eye,
Who, in earth's first dawn of JOY,
Looked up, wi8tful, to the sky.
And the soft eyed angel girl,
Fairer than white lilies are
Tender names we called her--Pearl,
Fittest seemed for her to wear
And the babe, with pale meek brow,
Whose short life was full of pain
Nay, gee my madness now
Could I wish him here again
Would I, selfshly forgettul,
Call my angels from their bliss ?
Could l bear their eyes regretful,
Weakening from that world to this !?
This, where naught is sweet but love,
And where love too oft deceives-
Where in spring our footsteps move,
Over last years withered leaves.
Nay beside their graves L kneel-
Let the sun the clouds dispel,
While l murmur, as 1 feel,
Good, Thou hast done all things we'll"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

at is claimed by all writer's on sorghum,
that we have examined, that there is but one
distinct variety Of Chinese Cane. This is I'M
doubtedly true, but nevertheless it has been
greatly changed by cultivation in different
localities, so that it will ripen earlier; and
in some cases, we have seen it so changed
that the seed head, instead of standing erect
would be somewhat dropping at the top. In
the two cuts of the Chinese that we give,
there is quite difference. No. l is a fair
representation of the cane as first introduced
from France, and as it is now seen in some To-
calites. No. 2 is more bushy, and repre-
sents the Chinese cane as frequently seen at
the west. This bushy kind is usually earlier
than the sorghum at first introduced, and is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

count.
The other varieties are all African or I'M
phee, and are distinct, differing in their hab-
its, qualities and appearance.
Ota7teitan.-This was first especially brought
before the public by Mr. Samuel Hooker, of
Schuyler county, Ills, and described by him
as growing straight and tall, and on rich land
very thick has NO suckers, each seed pro-
ducing a single stalk. The juice is clearer
than the common sorghum, and harder to
press out of the stalk" The seed-head is
described as from seven to twelve inches in
! length, and from one to two inches in thick
ness. Not very early variety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

Who DISCOVERED THE SOURCE OF THE Mis-
sIssIPPI.-The Washington Chronicle publishes
an article, supposed to be from the pen of
Rev. Dr. Neill, awarding to one Beltrami the
credit of having discovered the source of the
Mississippi river in 1928. We have once lin
our issue Of March 19th,) given the true dis
coverer Of the source in question-who was
William Morrison. He it was who visited
Itasca, then called Elk Lake, in the winter of
1904. The living proof of this is at hand
and we assert it without the fear of truthful
contradiction. This Bertrand was not born
until four years after Mr Morrison, IN Amer
lean by birth, had explored the entire region
of the head waters of the Mississippi
Mr.. William Morrison is now living and re-
sides at Bertheir, en- haaa, c. w. His younger
brother, Allen, visited the same source long
before either Capt. Pike or Bertrand were in
that region. Mr.. Allen Morrison now
resides at Grow Wing, Mimi, who with
D. Geo. Morrison Of this place, will attest the
facts related above.-Superior Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

Is By order of Captain Hoyt, acting
Mayor of New Orleans, the inscription which
we give below has been cut into the base of
bronze statue of Henry Clay at that city
1t is taken from Mr.. Clay's speech, delivered
before the American Colonization Society, at
Washington, Jan. 90, 1927:
" If could be instrumental in eradicating
this deepest stain, Slavery, from the character
of our country, and removing all cause of re-
proach on account of it, would not exchange
the proud satisfaction which I should enjoy,
for the honor of all the triumphs ever de-
creed the most successful conqueror"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

Is The Secretary of War has applied to
Governor Seymour for the New York State
militia for garrison duty temporarily, within
the Notifications of the city and State, in Or
der that the Union troops now in such service
may be relieved and pushed forward to "the
'front.'" and the Governor having complied
with this request, at least a full brigade of
veteran troops will thus be added to the gal
liant old Army of the Potomac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-05-05

g 1t is stated that Canada is flooded with
counterfeit greenbacks. The people are talk
ing of refusing all money except specie and
Canada currency.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-06

NEW YORK, Feb. "A correspondent O
the boston Journal on board the gunboat
Jackson, at Ship Island, writes on the 18th
ult. as follows:
Last night about ten o'clock small sail
boat came down the Sound with some very
important intelligence.
The rebels in Fort Morgan revolted, and
during the difficulty the rebel gunboats in
Mobile Bay attempted to arrest the yarri-
son OF the fort. The whole fort being in re-
volt, and with the American flag living,
they opened on the rebel gun boats with
every gun in the fort.
Ihey succeeded in driving the gun boats
OFT but were not on their guard. and a,
night large force was sent down from Mo
PIE, capturing the whole garrison, except.
ing Iour men who escaped in the darkness
NJ, INA y small boat, and came to Ship Island
when we heard for the first time the as
!ounding intelligence. Since then we have
. H;eal9 more of the revolt from some addi
'-Aai desecters. Seventy OF the rerolters
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From North Carolina.

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. 3.-Gen. But
Ter received the following on the 18th ult:
General Palmer sent an ex petition to cap
ture force of rebel cavalry in Jura and
Ousterct counties, North Carolina. They
succeeded i'll surprising the enemy, cap
tured % men with their horses and equip
ments, destroyed $4,000 to S200,OOO In
property, 700 bushels of salt, 10000 lbs
of tobacco, 81 bbls of beet, also captured
several mules.
NEwBERN, N. c., Feb. I, via Fortress
Monroe.-GEN. BUTLER: EarlIthis morn
ing our outposts at BatcheloFs Creek were
attacked by the enemy, reported TO be in
force $4,000 strong, consisting Of Hoods
Brigade aud Picke.'s Division. 1t being
impossible to. make an advance, our
forces fell back in good order, destroying
the camps with few stores aud one sec
ton OF light artillery. Dur forces are now
so arranged that we are confident Of sue
cessful resistance. Almost simultaneously
with this attack the enemy advanced on
the south side Of the Trent, with what force
it is difficult to ascertain, and were re-
pulsed. Constant communication with
Moorehead City, but the enemy are
near the railroad with the evident inten-
ton of cutting it. The conductor at Beau
fort is aware of the situation and will use
| every effort to prevent any interruption o.
! the roads. J. c. PALMER, Brig. Gent.
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Skfrmlshing ON the b. 4 q. Rail-
road.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 3.-A special to the
american, dated Cumberland, Md, Feb.
Sd, 1884, says: A guard of one company OF
infantry. posted at Patterson Creek Bridge.
50 miles east Of Cumberland, was attacked
at p. m. yesterday by 500 rebel cavalry,
under Col. Rosser, and after a severe rem
counter, in which two Of our men We're
killed and ten wounded, the greater part
of the company were captured. This ac-
complished, the rebels set fire to the bridge
and left it to its destruction, starting Off
with their prisoners. The employees OF
the Road succeeded in stopping the fire
and saved the bridge with only partial dam
age.
Gen. Averill, with his command, who
had been sent out from Martinsburg by
Gen. Kelly, this morning, overlook the re-
bells near springfield and a severe engage
ment ensued. The rebels were driven
through Springfield and thence to south OF
Burlington. MANI of the rebels were
killed, wounded and captured, including
our men and many horses. The enemy
are being notify pursued by our cavalry
The intended raid on the Creek was thus
avoided by Averiil's quick movement and
other ample arrangements made. The Il.
a. G. Railroad is now clear Of the enemy,
and travel will be at once resumed.
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From Indiana.

CiNcINSATI,s Feb. 3.-Goyernor Morton
is about 10 ISSUE 4 Proclamation calling on
the people Of Indiana to respond 70 the
Presidents last call for troops, to fill up
the quota of that State. The number OF
men required will be given as soon as the
official data can be obtained. Gov. Morton
il confident Of the~lbiiitv OF the State to
meet this demand.
Considerable excitement was produced
in Paris, HIS, in consequence OF an antici-
pated attack on returned soldiers by the
Buttcrnuts OF that vicinity. The citizens
have telegraphed TO Terre Haute for aid.
TERRE HAUTE, Feb. 4.-Matters at Paris
are about the same. Last night $50 soldiers
went out under command of Capt. Scott of
the 37th Indiana battery, and about ten
miles from Paris they found a camp from
600 to 700 strong. No attack has yet been
made, but they threaten us rs soon as the
troops are withdrawn.
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Rebel Cotton Destroycd.

NEW YORK, Feb. A meeting Of loyal
citizens of Florida, neld at Key West on
the 18th ult., for the purpose OF restoring
the State to its original status in the Union.
disastrous fire on Tuesday DESTROYED three
million dollars worth of cotton, a large
portion Of which belonged to the Govern
mont. IL is stated the loss was 2,7OO bales
Of Upland, and 500 bales Of Sea Island. Of
which about 500 bales belonged to Govern
Jnent, stored in sheds of Messrs. Blakely q
Co., .aand 500 bales OF Upland and Sea
Island stored IN the sheds Of Messrs. Gibbs
4 Co. 1t is understood there was onlv
500, 900 insurance.
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the rebel authorities will not allow more
than 500 conscripts to accumulate at the
camps near Richmond, from apprehension
of such an attempt. Bands are being or
ganized in many parts of the South for the
purpose of resisting the CONSUMPTION.
Especial to HerdCd.
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF w EST
VIRGINIA, Feb. 3.-After we drove the
enemy from the bridges yesterday the re
bells commenced a rapid retreat. our cavai-
nv closely following: slight sklrmishine
ensued.
Last night portion Of Gen. Julians
forces, in attempting to cut the enemy OH,
encountered large force OF rebels IN the
Gap near Rodney, and III the neighDU,II-
eventually succeeded in compelling the en-
emy to take another road to the right. IN
this engagement. we took number o.
prisoners. In retreating the enemy mas
tened to make a junction with the Aia4ii
rebel forces near Moorefield.
It is believed that Gen. Julian's ana Col.
Mulliyan's columns have formed juno
ton and are now pursuing the enemy Wy
orously. Ii the enemy escapes our forces
he certainly will not be able to take away
any large portion OF his plumber.
The railroad trains arrived on Tune 70
night. The injury TO the bridges Is sHSn';
they are so far repaired as TO ehaoie eaa'
and west bound trains to resume ana con
tinuc their regular trips on time. me 'ei-
enraph line was repaired this afternoon.
Especial to Times
WAsHINGroN. Feb. 3.-We have author-
ity for contradcting certain reports pun
lished in the papers on Tuesday, OF siight
difficulty with France, growing out OF
correspondence of Mr.. seward Win ~.
DRUM de Ia Hugs. on account oi rebei pr
vateers in FRENCH ports. There Is moi the
slightest apprehension by those who are
conversant with all the facts in the case, OF
any difficulty with the French Emperor on
the subject. On the contrary, the latest
dispatches from Mr., Dayton are OF quite
different character.
The 731bune's Washington special OF the
Sd. SAYS: 1t is stated that Mr.. Dayton will
shortly be RECALLED from France, and Genl
Fremont appointed to succeed him.
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Colonel Phillips Chases ROddy
Across the Tennessee.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The following
was received al tie headquarters OF the ar
my to-day:
nashville, Feb. 2.-Gen. Dodge reports
that on the 18th ut., our forces under Col.
Phillips drove the rebel General Roddy to
the south side OF the Tennessee river, and
captured all his trains, consisting of over
twenty mule teams, twenty head of cattle,
sixty head ofsheep, sixty head OF horses
and muss, and destroyed factory and mill
which had largely supplied him. Signed,
JOHN A. RAWLINGS, Brig. Gen.
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Money easier.
exchange on the Atlantic cities and Flu
rope. the same as last stated.
lo-day two steamers take o very large
NUMBER 81 passengers for New York. To-
morrow the rates OF fare by tho Mai, 1ina
Tor the best state rooms is Sl62: ID cabin
$S2; storage SOS.
Opposition $l65, $50 and $50.
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From Maine.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Feb. 1.-The Governor
mas sent special message to the Legisla-
lure, asking Immediate action in relation
70 the new call for troops. AN act has been
passea ~ The legislature looking to the
payment OF 2 uniform bounty Of $500.
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New Hampshire.

CONCORD. N. H., Feb. Gov Gilmore
has issued a Proclamation TO the people Of
New Hampshire, calling for volunteers to
fill the additional quota that may be appor-
toned to the State under the last call of the
President for troops. On the previous call
for 100000 men. New Hampshire filed her
quota, and the Governor thinks the second
call will be filled by volunteers.
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From Halifax.

HALIFAX, Feb. 4.-Marshall Kane and
a large number OF Confederate officers have
arrived here. They are said to have es-
capped from JohnsOn's island.
There was nothing definite done in the
Court of Admiralty yesterday, in reference
to the steamer Chesapeake. The Court adj
journed until Friday, when it is expected
the vessel vii! be delivered over to the
owners.
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Arrivals ut Cairo.

CAIRO, Feb. "A Cairo dispatch to the
Cincinnati GO-ette, saws that the steamer
Mary T.. Forsyth, arrived yesterday from
Memphis, with 3S7 cabin passengers and
500 others, mostly retug gees. Also, 800 bales
OF cotton.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 4.-The bridges on the
Baltimore 4 Ohio r. r., destroyed by the
enemy in November, have been repaired
and transportation over the whole line has
hpa0 resumed
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AN ECCENTRIC INIFDEL.-A a cores
pondent OF the Northwestern idUOcdte
says that the following quaint anecdote
was related tC him by an itinerant Of the
Ohio Annual Conference
- was sent" said he, ito Gaiiipolis
Circuit, and having fulfilled the labors Of
the Sabbath on autumal evening, was invi-
ted by an intidel to go home with him.
accepted cheerfully, and was treated with
affable courtesy, and respect due to a min
lister Of the gospel of Christ. In the morn
ing, as | took my leave, my intidel friend
|-courtesAy invited me to call on him when.
ever 1t should suit my convenience. This
generally did, as l came to the appoint
ment throughOuts the year. AS the year
neared its close, I thought would call
and offer payment to my host, lest be
should charge me, and through me. min.
listers generally, with neglect in paying
Just dues. called for my bill. He bro't
forth his book, where was charged. in
mercantile style, for board, horse keeping
etc. sums amounting to fifteen or twenty
dollars. | was amazed; told him could
not pay it now, but when / came again,
before left the circuit, l would cancel
stop, says my friend, I'VE the debt. But
nave not done yet. Let us examine what ID
on the other side.'
lie then produced an amazing credit Of
one dollar for every sermon had preach
ed IN that place during the year, whether
ne was present or absent: - six pense for
every blessing asked at his table. and =
shilling for every prayer / had offered in
the family, save one, when knelt on onea
foot and knee-its credit was sixpence.-
The aggregate credit surpassed the debt
some three or four dollars, which he i'm
medlately produced passed over to me. and
parted III mutual friendship and love-"
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Another Blockade Runner Cap.
fmRRd

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Arrived steamer
Western Metropolis from New Orleans,
January IS. She captured, 50 miles from
Tortusas. the blockade runner steamer
Aista Of Havana, and took her into Key
West,
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Re.enIisted.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Thc Atlantic from
Hilton's Head brings the cd Ohio regi-
ment of re-enlisted veterans.
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IMPORTANT SUIT AGAINST ADAMS Ex-
PRESS CoMPANY.-During the last term of
the Jefferson Circuit Court, the suit of A.
Bland against the Adams Express Compa-
ny, tor the recovery of $2,Z79, which was
seized by John Morgan while being con-
veyed by said Company from this city to
Nashville, in May, 1862, was heard, and,
: ter lengthy argument by the learned
counsel, the case was submitted to the
court. at the same time suit was brought
py w. Q. Smith against the Express Com
pany for the recovery of S51j, seized by
Capt. Hines at Elizabethtown in the fall OF
1867. Judge Muir has since had the cases
under advisement, and he on Tuesday rem
dered his decision in the Bland case, which
we publish below. The cases are similar,
and the same opinion applies to both. The
point decided is that guerrilias are common
enemies, and as such a common carrier ID
not responsible for goods seized by them.
This decision is very important one, -
millions OF dollars are involved in it. We
, are informed by the counsel for the plain-
tiff, that they will carry the case before the
Court OF Appeals. Journal, 29th.
LAKE SUPERIOR GOLD AND SILVER Ex-
CITEMENT.--A fresh excitement has bro
ken out. The Lake Superior mining re-
| gions are now looked upon as second only
| to the mines OF California; Specimens OF
ore have been received in 4his city. which
contain liberal quantities Of lead and sill
yer, and we understand that 200 acre tracts
have changed hands at an immense profit
on their original cost. Speculation, OF
course, has a great deal to do with the pre-
sent excitement, but there il nevertheless
fair show fer goodiy yield. Jour.
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are condemned to be shot o-day in Mobile.
We also learn from the deserterS that on
! Horn Island, up the Sound, there arc elgh-
| teen more deserters from the rebel army IN
| and around Mobile, and on Round Island
there are about fifty deserters from the
same quarter. These rebels bring the
very important intelligence that the re-
| bel army in and around Mobile have Or
| ganized secret societies, determlnedtO nght
no longer.
It is said that the movement started
among the soldiers is dailygrowing strong
er, and many officers are compromised IN
the movement.
think this is the most important move
ment since the war. and is most significant
in favor of the successful termination OF
this war. am confident that this news is
true.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The steamer Matan-
sas. from New Orleans, brought nearly
700 bales of cotton.
The seth Illinois regiment, $50 strong,
arrived to-day on furiough of sixty days,
bound home, having re-enilsted.
From California.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3.--A resolution
has passed the Legislature without oppo-
sition, urging on the California Congress
sional delegation to endeavor to procure
the consent Of the President for continuing
the shipment of blasting powder to the mi
ners OF New Mexico, tie same as ha, been
done heretofore.
1t is stated that the extensive mining OPP
eratiOns III Sonora must be stopped unless
blasting powder can be procured. No IN
Jury will occur To the French armies III
Mexico by sending snch powder to Amer
lean and French mines III the northern
portions Of that country.
Sailed steamer American for Panama,
carrying "a very large number of passei-
gers: the treasure not reported.
The steamer st. Louis for Panama,
crowded with passengers, and S3f5,GU. in
treasure for England, and Si07 900 for New
York. She carries in addition IA consider
able cargo OF merchandise, including a.
900 lbs OF green tea.
In addition to the regular shipments Of
treasure by brokers to-day, the SubTrea-
surer sent East S2,o0D000 in gold on Gov
ernment account The steamer America
carried S20, 1000, making Il total OF treasure
Ivy both steamships OF about s., 100000.