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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27
WHY is Ii 2

The Democratic party in former days bore
high had towards foreign powers. Ittalked
big about manifest destiny and an ocean
bound Republic. Its platforms were bold and
outspoken in regard to schemes of foreign
aggression on the American continent, and
form.
Alas how are the mighty fallen. The once
great Democratic party is now as tame and
spiritless as a sick rooster Glow is its once
loud bruit." The Chicago Convention in its
platform, after demanding an immediate ces-
saton of host .lities with an armed and inso-
lent rebellion, is utterly silent in regard to
the great questions connected with our for
imperial despotism upon our sister Republic
of Mexico does not elicit a word from the
once fierce and bold Democracy
And why is this Need we answer? Is
not the Democratic organization now in the
hands of AUGUST BELMONT, the agent of the
RoTHsCHLDs and Louis NAPOLEON Was not
the Chicago Convention owned and con-
trolled by him Was not the nomination of
MCCLELLAN effected by his money? Hence
the remarkable omission Of all allusion to the
schemes of LOUIS NAPOLEON on the Ameri-
can continent and the hollow and PREACHER
Gus neutrality of England. The one power is
directly aiding the rebellion, the other is do
ing heavy business with the RoTHscHILDs.
Therefore both would naturally have the
friendship of AUGUST BELMONT, and a conven
ton brought together and controlled by him
could say nothing against either of those
powers.
Alas, how are the mighty fallen The
once great Democratic party, mere tool in
the hands of German jew, in the interest
and employ OF foreign capitalists and poten-
tates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

The MARYLAND OATH-At the recent cleo
ton in Maryland on the adoption of the new
constitution, persons of suspected disloyalty
on being challenged, welH required to take
the following oath as the condition of voting:
do swear, affirm, that l AM citizen of the
United States; that hare neCer giren any Gtd,
cOnntendace support to those armed hostility to
the United States; that IhGre expressed de-
sire for the triumph Of said enemies over the arms
of the United States, and that will bear true faith
and allegiance to the United States, and support
the constitution and laws thereof aS the supreme
law of the land, any law or ordinance of any State
to the contrary notwithstanding; that will in all
respects demean myself loyal citizen of the
United States; and l make this oath or afirma-
ton without any reservation or evasion, and be-
lieve it to be binding me.
REvERDY JOHNSON, prominent supporter
of MCCLELLAN, gave legal advice which was
made public prior to the election, that in his
opinion the oath was not constitutional and
therefore not binding either in law or on the
conscience. Under this advice, it was I'M
derstood that large number of disloyal per
sons would take the oath and vote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27
The Wisconsin Sharn ShooterS.
"H1GHLAND DELL" stroudsburg, Pa.
October s, 1864.

OSAOOSA
Editors State journal The Wisconsin
Company, g, "lst u S. Sharpshooters were
mustered out of service September 22d, be-
fore Petersburg, Va. their term Of enlistment
having expired. This company was organ,
lied during the month of September, 1851,
by Capt. W. P Ale1ander of Beloit, and
numbered whenit left the State seventy-eight
men all told. On arriving at New York city,
however, where the company was mustered
into the Q S,-serviee, four more Joined them,
making a total of eighty-two, officers and
men, as the original company. OF this num-
Der ten enlisted men and two officers were
mustered out, seven veteran volunteers left
in the field, and one non-commissioned officer,
James Durkee, prisoner of war There
were also left in the field, besides the re-en-
listed men above mentioned, twenty-five re-
cruits, six of whom should be mustered out
the Goth of this month. also Q. NJ. Sergeant
and Com. Sergeant, the balance being 1852
men.
z. The muster out roll of the Company, shows
total of l52 men as having belonged to the
same. Of this number there were lost by dis
charge, death, transfer &C., 10 men.
The Company has been in active service
since the Spring campaign of 1852, and has
been present at the following named engage
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27
Copperhead Peace Platform
Adopted at Chicago, August SOth, 1864.

I. That in the future, i'll the past, we
will adhere with answering fidelity to the Union
under the Constit ution as the only solid founda-
tion of our strength, security and happiness a
people, and as a framework of government equal
ly conducive to the welfare and prosperity of all
the States, both Northern and Southern.
81. That this Convention does explicitly de-
clare, as the sense of the American people, that
after four years of failure to restore the Union by
the experiment of war, during which, under the
pretence of military necessity, power
higher than the Constitution, the Constitution it.
self has been dsregarded in every part, and public
liberty and private right alike trodden down, and
the material prosperity of the country essentially
impaired, justice, humanity, liberty and the
public welfare demand that immediate efforts
be made for a cessation of hostiities, with view
to an ultimate convention of the States or other
peaceabIe means, to the end that at the earliest
practicable moment, peace may be restored on the
bass of the Federal Union OF States.
). That the dil ect interference of the mil
itary authorities of the United States III the re-
cent elections held in Kentucky, Maryland, Mis-
souri, and Delaware was shameful violation of the
Constitution, and repetition of such acts in
the approaching election will be held revolution
airy and resisted with all the means and power
der our control.
i. That the aim and object of the Demo
cratic party is to preserve the Federal Union and
the rights of the States unimpaired and they here
by declare that they consider the Administrative
usurpation of ex Extraordinary and dangerous powers
not granted by the Constitution; the subversion
OF the civil by military law in States not in insur-
rection; the arbitrary military arrest, mprison-
meuL, trial ana sentence OF American cltiHeuS
81 ates where civil law exists in full force the sup
preston of the freedom of speech and OF the press
the denial of the right of asylum; the pen and
ayowed disregard of State rights; the employment
OF unusual test oaths and he interference with and
denial of the right of the people to bear arms i'll
their defence, calculated TO prevent a restora-
ton of the Union and the perpetuatlon OF govern
ment deriving its just powers from the consent of
the governed.
5. That the shameful disregard of the Ad-
ministration to its duty in respect to our fellow
citizens, who now and long have been prisoners of
III a suffering condition, deserves the severest
reprobation, on the score alike of public policy and
common humanity.
8. That the sympathy of the Democratic par
ty is heartily and earn estly extended to the SOL
diery of our army, who now are and have been in
the cid under the flag of their country, and in the
event of its attaining power, they will receive all the
care protection and regard that the brave soldiers
of the Republic have SO nobly earned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

rs A portion of BILL ANpERsoNs rebel
cavalry, numbering between two and five hun
dred, made a raid from Missouri into the bor-
der of Iowa last week, committing copsidera-
BILE depredations, plundering the country and
even numbering citizens. The news of the
raid has had the effect to stir up the people
of Southern and Central Iowa, and at last ad-
vices great preparations were making to re-
pei the invaders and defend the State No
armed rebels can stay in the brave and loyal
State of Iowa many hours alive. .-.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27
Union Officers Held as Prisoners OF War az
= ''F Charleston. 8, E.,

We find in the Chicago Josuno1 list of
Western officers prisoners at Charleston,
brought by Col. FRANK T. SHERMAN, of Chica-
go, which includes the following Wisconsin
names:
Col. N. Montgomery, 25th; Capt. Milton
Even, I'd ~; Capt. J, B. Vliet, 31st; Major
D. McKircher, 10th; Capt. &. Fl. Spencer,
10th; Capt. ". A. Collins, 10th; Lieut. G.
W. Buffum, lst; Lieut.. w S. Watson, 21st
Lieut.. r. w. Jackson, 2lst; Lieut.. J. Il. Jen-
kins, 2lst; Lieut.. G.. F. Weston, 2lst; Lieut.,
@. d. Morgan, 21st; Lieut. W. o. Butler,
10th; Lieut.. a. Fl. Makinson, 10th; Lieut..
W. Sandon, lst cavalry; Lieut.. G. Caldwell,
lst cavalry. - - 49,. 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

struck at Its life with the horrible cr;min.,.
o OF son stab6ing the bosom Of i H4'ilall-
T1otner, while impressing kisses on his c5o own
lie leaders of the traitors in the lovsI $50
VINO SO completely fraternize with tbaso oe.s'
spiators, and-@hose maobinations oro con con
anlnasked it is clearly the duty Of the ad NOW
duty to NJ prosecute and punish, as it is its
n arms against the government IA @,e +b upsniy
1ormanee OF this duty, it is entiT,sd - 'ae per
ana Will doubtless receive, tba 80 ~ eApee',
operation of true men eyerrwb Jealous CO.
crushing the truculent foe ambusbsS VINO, IN
haunts OF this secret order. sbonI5 u IN; IN the
courage and faithfulness the armies IVA va. IN
are so nobly sustaining our flag on the b mutch
field of the South, sAe oattle-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

BUTLER RETALIATING.-The Herold's special
from Buffers headquarters gives the particu-
lars of placing the rebel prisoners at work in
the Dutch Gap canal, in retaliation for SINH
lar treatment of colored soldiers captured
from us. The prisoners have the same ra-
tons as are reported to be furnished the
Union prisoners, and work an equal number
of hours. Buffers order and explanation
was read to them before commencing work.
The rebels have ceased Smelling the canal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

CHANGED IT'S MND.-The New York Dailv
Neacs, Ben. WooD's organ, which all along has
denounced black troops as cowardly, and
their employment as barbarous, has changed
its tune since the rebels talk of using them.
1t says: 1.-The slaves of the South can be
made to supply an excellent material for in
fantry. Docile, and of great physical strength,
they may be converted into soldiery in six
or eight months"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

ew The Richmond papers, chronicling
Bss. Buffers stormipg of the rebel defenses
on Chapins Farm, said "the Yanks didn't
stop when t;.ey got over the outer line, but
went right on" Unionists! we have run
over the rebel sympathizers in Pennsylvania,
Ohio. and Indiana-don't let US stop mo-
ment, but press right on to their positions in
every Northern and Western State. Forward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

eE At the late election in Vermont her
soldiers in the field were allowed to vote for
Members of Congress, as they are also priv
LEGGED to vote for Presidential electors The
returns from the army vote show that 1888
ballots were cast for tue Republican candid
ates, l55 for the Democratic, and SO scatter
ing. Republican majority, ONE THOUSAND AND
TWENTY-oNE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Is The Charleston Courier of October Sd
protests against the recent proposition of the
Richmond Enquirer to arm the negroes. 1t
says that Japhet and Shem should do the
fighting, while Ham raises corn and bacon for
their support
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

IS The desperate and lugubrious tone of
JEFF. DAVIS late speeches in Georgia is Sc
verely criticised by the Richmond and
Charleston papers. They intimate that when
at Richmond, his productions are revised and
polished up by BENJAMIN, and they suggest
that when he travels again he would do well
to take the Secretary with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27
Is The following is the order which the
Democratic papers wax so indignant about:

rs 1He IUIIU"IHS IS IIIe OTutT WHICH VHe
Democratic papers wax so indignant about:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
The Surgeon General will give an order in
all hospitals for the furloughuf all sick and
wounded soldiers of Indiana, to go to their
respective homes after the lst day of Octo-
Der and until the 10th, giving them trans
portation both ways, to enable them to exer-
else the elective franchise at the State elec-
ton. E. NJ ST,vTov
A true copy: c. Il. CRANE, Surgeon U. S. A.
The rebels in the South have great dread
OF our well soldiers, but the cowardly rebels
at the North, it appears are afraid of our sick
and wounded soldiers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

A DEMOCRATIC MEMBER OF CONGRESS- COMES
OUT FOR L1NCoLN.-By an article in another
column, from the Berlin Coma,t, it will be
seen that Hon. EZRA WHEELER, of the 9Th
District, elected on the Democratic ticket to
Congress two years ago, repudates both the
platform and the candidates of the Chicago
Convention. He will vote for LINCOLN and
JOHNSON, and thus give his voice in favor of
national unity and honor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

sE The rebel prisoners recently taken by
SHERIDAN, gladly exchanged forty dollars of
their money for twenty cents of ours. So
writes home a member of one of our regi-
mentS .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Is The Democratic party has a northern
and Southern wing The difference between
is nominal The Southern Democracy are
secessionists" and the Northern Democracy
cessationists."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Is Gen. MCCLELLAN's military career is a
puzzle to many. The truth is, he was always
making Immediate efforts for cessation of
hostiitie;." How could he do that and fight
vigorously? That accounts for the war being
q a failure" on his part
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

s The Tines Army of the Potomac let
ter says: "The army is now burning wood
cut several months ago for use in Richmond
Refugees say that fuel is very scarce in Rich
msad, selling at $50 to 800 per cord"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

az After LEE, the ablest General in the
rebel service, is probably LoNesrREEr. But
he fares no better at the hands of SHERIDAN
than did EARLY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

eB The Copperheads expected to carry
PENNSYLVANIA and Indiana. But what saith
the scripture? "The expectations of the
wicked shall perish"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Great Conspiracy against the Union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

JEFF. DAVIS SPEECH TO HOOPS ARMY.-A
correspondent of the Columbus (Ga.) Enqosi-
rer has an account Of JEFF. DAVIS visit to
HooD's army on the 9th ult. He made made
a speech to CHEATHAMs division of Tennessee
troops, in which he said "Be of good cheer,
for within a short while your faces will be
turned honaeCard, and your feet pressing Ten
neSSee SOIL" This assurance was received with
extravagant demonstrations of Joy.
The allusion evidently had reference to
HOOPS recent movement on SHERMAN's com
municaticns Whether it will result in any,
thing very satisfactory to the rebels remains
to be seen. Gen. SHERMAN is evidently not
displeased with the movement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Ey"Mr. LIBBY, the owner of the famous
Libby Prison at Richmond, vas recently cap
tured by our forces near the Weldon Rail
road, and is now a prisoner in our hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

If you find Cancellation impossible if your diff
f-rences great that you cannot or will not
reconcile them, then, gentlemen, let the seeding
States depart an peace let them establish their gop
eraament and empire and aCork ot their destiny
cor6in9 to the 7oiSdOm 1ohich God has given them
Geo. II. PendIeton.
The above extract is from PENDLEToN's
speech in Congress, January 18th, 1861,
BY such utterances from leading Democrats
the South were encouraged to rebel. Now
the Democratic party ask the people to en-
dorse these sentiments by electing MCCLEL-
Ian and PENDLEToN on cessation platform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

- The Put,tot informs its readers that
the Democrats have gained 1000 in Yer
mont over last years election. Here are
the official returns az just canvassed by the
Legislature Of that State, and also the official
vote of last year:
no5 o5a SMITH, Ts5GS5lsS ss
Smiths maj -. IL, A5 Smiths maj =. II ,65l
The Union vote is increased 2,43s; the dem
ocratic vote is increased eF5 The Union ma
jority is 1854 greater than last year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

The above list makes 81 actions in all, in
which we have been engaged, principally as
sharpshooters or skirmishers, although We
have occasionally gone in in line of battle.
The following are the names Of those mus
tered out: .........
Capt. F. E. Marble.
Lieut.. G. A. Stevens.
Sergeants Willard NJ. Isham and William
W. Sweet.
Corporal Edward F. Beaver.
Privates Dewitt Collins, James H. Elwood,
Joseph K. Halves, Samuel Hall, William Lord,
Chas. L. Wood, VIM. E. Wheeler.
In concluding this, my last rs. S." letter, I
take the opportunity of returning thanks to
the Madison St,ete Journal for the kindness
exhibited in furnishing daily and weekly pa
pers to the Company, and for willingly pub
fishing all correspondence relating to matters
concerning the IS. S."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27

Here is the whole theory of human bond
age-the right of the strong, Because they
are strong, to despoil and enslave the weak,
because they are weak The languages of
earth can add nothing to the cowardly and
loathsome baseness of, the doctrine, as thus
announced. It is the robbers creed, sought
to be natioDalized, and would push back the
hand on the dial-plate of our civilization to
the darkest periods of human history It
must be admitted, however, that it furnishes
the fitting 6 cornerstone" for the government
of rebellion, every fibre of whose body and
every throb ofRhose soul is born of the
traitorous ambition and slave-pen inspira-
tons of the South. -
To these detestable tenets is added that
other pernicious political theory of state SOW
ereignty, with its necessary fruit, the mon
strous doctrine Of secession-a doctrine which,
in asserting that in our fsderative system a
part is greater than the whole, would compel
the general government, like japanese
slave, to commit hari-kari whenever a faith
less or insolentA state should command it to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-10-27


The " Declaration of Principles" which is
set forth in the ritual of the order, has al
ready been alluded to. This declaration.
which is specially framed for the instruction
of the great mass of members, commences
with the following specious proposition:
IAN men are endowed by the Creator with GER
tain rights equal as far there is equality in the
capacity for the appreciation, enjoyment and exer-
else of those rights"
And subsequently, there is added:
in the Divine economy individual of the bu
N an race must be permitted to cucumber the earth
to mar it's aspects of transcendent beauty nor to
impede the progress of the ply inteiectual
man neither il himself in the race to which
he belongs Hence, people, upon whatever plane
they NAV be found in the ascending scale Of hu.
manity, whom neither the divinity within them
nor the of the divine and beautiful na-
turs around them can impel to virtuous action and
progress onward and upward, should be subjected
to a just and humane servitude and tutelage to
the superior race, until they shall be able to ap-
preciate the benefits and advantages Of civiliza-
ton"
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-29
CAUTION TO yHE PUBLIC.

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
that remedies handed out Tor general use should
have their efficacy established by well tested exper.
fence in tina hands Of regularly educated physi.
clan, whose pro tory stuaies fits him all the
duties he must fulfil ye the country is flooded with
best in the world, which not only useless but a.
ways iDjurious. Tn, unfortunate should be PARIIo
ULAR in selecting his physician al 1t ia lamentaue
yet ineontToveTtable fact, that many syphitic
paen made miser able with ruined constitutions
BY malt'ea'ment from inexperienced phys clans n
general practices for 1t Is point generally conceded
by the best syphilogTaphers thatthe study and
agement of these complaints should eDgross toe
whole time of those VINO would bs COMPETENT and
successful in their treatment and cure. The mex.
perenced general pi actitioner having neither op.
port unity nor time TO make himself acquainted with
their pathology, commonly pursues one system OF
treatment IN mcst cases making an indiscrimu ate
use of that aatil lated and dangerous weapon, ker-
curry.
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-29
PORTLAND & KENNEBEC r.. r.
9~ WINTER ARRASGKMENr 1854.

Ezsz51 Passenger trains leave Depot Back
Br nsw.rS. Bath Augus; a sKovhegan and ali other
stations on The line, ais p. M. dairy Sundays ex-
cepted,) and on Satu Gays Only tram tor Bruins
wick, Bath and Aus usta, leaves at S.l5 +. NJ
The / 10 r. Nj. train from Portland connects at
Kendall's Mills with the Maine Central Railroad Tor
Bangor, &C., arriving same evening.
Al aims fro N Skowhegan, Augusta and Bath are
due Portland daily at r. M. and ON Mondays
only train from Augusta and Bath is due at 40
Freight trains leave Portland daily at A. M, and
is Que at 8 r. NJ
STAGB CONNECTIONS.
At Bath Stages for Rockland and Thomaston con-
meet with trains
train. ~ ~
At skowhegan Stages for Norridgewock, Arson,
Scion and Madison connect with trains.
&& 40 EDWIN MOVES, Superintendent.
Nov a. 1884. novzS-tf
The Portland daily press., 1864-11-29
DIR. GoTsDING,
Physician and Surgeon.

EkOM London. has opened an ONCE at No. I2a
CugaoertGnd Street, near Wilmot street. where
ne can De consulted daily, from to IL noon, ard
es OF the human system
those Iasoring under any disease will do well TO
consult Dr. G as bis practical experience and long
Currlouium IN College, make him fully compete nj
to givea correct decision. and prescribe suitable
Consultation Fee 50 90.
lnveterate and other cases which the Dr. cannot
cure, ne viii act strictly honest, informing the ma
tent that he can do nothing to restore health-ha
good. - ' ~
Those who are in the first stages of Con,umption
should give the DR.. call, who no doubt will Be Of
special good to them.
Office Hours-s to II; 2tos, Ito 10.
OCT e. diff 49, ''s' "