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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28

Occupation Of the 100 Day Men, uardimgthe
Railroad Trains - ontscation By the Pickets
-How the Rebels Love Copperhead Papers,
FORESTS Mother-IaJo Deaths IN tie 40h-
Health Of the Regiment
Correspor dence of the State Journal.
HEADQUARTERS 10th REGIMENT,
CAMP NEAR MEMPHIS July II, 1868
Nessrs. Editors Since arriving here l
have thought of writing, but having nothing
of Importance to communicate | have hither-
to thought it not worth while, aud now have
10 news to give you, no thrilling event Or
daring achievement to chronicle, our life here
being about the same from day to day, the
monotony of camp being broken only occa-
sionallv by an order for detail for train
guard on the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road, this being the only duty performed by
our men having any danger connected with
it, The train runs out to La Grange usually,
and when returning it is often fired on by
guerrillas. Last week two men of the 9th
Iowa were killed on the train, and since then
our officers and men are very anxious to 90
as guard. You have doubtless read General
Washburn'S order placing noted secessionists
of Memphis and vicinity on each train that
runs out. About forty were arrested and
used as bulwarks for the Union soldiers for a
few days, but as the firing on the train ceased
they were all dismissed this morning with a
notice that they would be called upon when
ever firing on the trains should recommence.
Our picket line is out about three-quartefs OF
a mile. We send out 81 officers and men Oh
picket daily, maintain permanent guaro al
government wood yard OF 30 men, ana are
called upon daily for details Tor various Pu on
poses, so that at times there are between '00
and 400 men out Of camp upon duty.
The pickets have a nice time connscatlns
property from those passing out Oh 1ne 10y 10y
Nothing can be carried without PERM IN I'm
+;onod in the hermit is seized at once, brought
w 800 - ID tF,rned over to the Quartermas-
10 ~ o or SURGEON, or used by the persons who
oonG 6. II Bottles of whisky, the New
I'm 1o, Rack and the Chicago Times are
oln IL Dy ybe main articles coniscated. Some
SUN sun, u lie dozen bottles of Bourbon are
p@ssnnbt in which is turned over to the Sur
oiou c. bosnital use. They dislike to give
81 81 +bair newspapers about as much as they
up t .ho 1rbiskv. One day last week a man
ue LII Cant, Hauser of Co. Z S. in green
teI-- r. let him retain copy OF the Chicago
Times. H.: o,,t :, +b, .o,,,,+r,, q
n,;Ies She was in the city last Monday
Jew Few ~ben she went out the Captain of the
e.,Iard had a talk with her. She said "she
sseokoned we folks were down on her some.
She could "swear few" and on the whole
was not a very prepossessing =" lady i
Gen. A. J. Smith is out after Forrest and
wa have rumors of battle with all Its usual
accompaniments, but we cannot DelleVe any
thing that we hear, and, unreliable as the
napers are, we wait till we receive the CHI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28
From the Sd Battery.

Arrival Of an Escaped Comrade-He comes ITO
Niles through Rebel Country-Horib1e Treat
nae,,t o. Union Prisoners IN Georyia-Star-
vation, Exposure Disease and hasaaity-FJ-
ty Deaths day-DeaM Preferred to Lffge1-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28
From the 18th Regiment.

4 Rcrie~ from tie 18th Of .Tn,e-1ze Nove-
n1eats Of our F0rces-Nore of .SAaman's
Right Fh0tking-ReJel Eyacuotion of Kene-
&ao-1he Pursuit Of tie Enemy-C Charging
md Driring tie Rebels to tie Nottahe5chee
Tie Spires Of ANonta IN Tieag
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28
From the 18th Regiment.

The Retreat Of the Rebe2s-Sehofeld Outfa'.ked
7Hena-7hei' Works Occupied-Desertion of
Rebels Under Fire-4 Transfer Of the 18th
Casualties
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28
ne Hundred Day Men at Memphis,
From the 18th Regiment.

The assault apo,, tie Rebel Lines J'0.s z71-
Gallant Condosct of tie .Sjrteenth-Ho0 dtey
Filled a Gap in tie Ljne-7ab1es Turned on
the Rebels on tie 29ht-Ihe AdV0nce Jdy I'd
Rebel Eyacuatioz-IHe Entry into Nd
2ietta-A Reconnaissance on tie 4h-Ne0s to
L. cth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28
From the 10th Regiment.

Occupation of the 100 Day Men Guardimgthe
Railroad Trains - onfscation By the Picket
-HoV the Rebels Love Coppe,7tead Papers,
FORESTS MoHler-I1Jo Deaths IN the 40H-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-07-28

| iduSul ana talking OH Tue IIuSe III our front.
A battery, reported to be the 9Th Wisconsin,
came out on the skirmish line and fred a
number of shots, each spinning through the
embrazures of the rebel works and making
them hunt their holes. Some of our men call
to the rebels and are answered. Their re-
| plies amount to nothing more than the ques-
lions of trading coffee for tobacco.
Near the river they had worked till yester-
day morning fortifying a steep ridge. Logs
| fourteen feet high and firmly set fenced us
out, and works covered with logs and then
dirt, the front pierced for musketry, and
declared to be impregnable to an infantry
attack in front, by the rebel Inspector who
| left his report in the hurry of departure, 3D.
posed our advance till the booming of our
cannon across the river warned them it was
time to leave in order to save their persons.
The Daily Iatelligelcer, printed in Atlanta.
of the date of the 9th OF July,w dropped by
the rebels, and in its columns we learned
that there is strong party in the city who
consider it already taken, and further resist
ance useless. The editor boldly declares the
| place cannot be taken, and that Sherman
will run but few more trains on their State
road. | would send it to you, but the coarse
dilapidated sheet would be a sorry paper
among your elegant exchanges.
| Not upon the broad plain as IN Europe,
but in the depths of the wild woods do we
Americans find our battle-felds. Beneath
the shade of the branching oaks and tower
ing pines, the skirmishers or pckets-either
proper, as the latter become the former when
put in motion-lie and listen TO the concus-
sion of sounds like the shaking of blanket,
or the Topping of a sail with rising breeze,
far away, or the crash and roar close by.
The game of war, grand and terrible, finds no
relaxation; to-day we are listeners, to-mor-
row We are foremost in the fight which 9TH
ers hear in quiet. Success is ours in general
Corps move steadily forward, and already
the panic-stricken citizens are flying from our
goal-Atlants.
How the echoes Of the shots from the
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Mcpherson repulsel an. attack of the EN-.
envy, and after a. severe fight Of an hour
drove them, back, leaving the field covered
with their dead numbering $500. Nc
Pherson has closed on the right wing, and
the army is ready for another movement
During last night the enemy assaulted
Hooker, but were repu,sed as usual with
heavy loss.
MORGAN RoUrEp AND Scattering. Gen.
Burbridge has had number Of fights with
Morgan in Kentucky, and has whipped him
badly in every inseance. At Cynthiana
on the 18th. he totally defeated them. xii.
ling 800, taking 700 prisoners, and wound.
ing a barge number. Morgan's force is out
of ammunition, utterly demoralized, and
trying to get off in small squads. Bur
bridge is pursuing. Loss to the Kentucky
Central Railroad 100000. Eve locomo
tives and Is cars are safe at Lexington. A
dispatch from louisville, the 18th, says the
rebels have raised the siege Of Frankfort and
fed.
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ress. There have been no reports t day
from Sherman.
The following dispatch rom Burbiidge
commanding in Kentucky, has just been
received here
'sFattacked Morgan at,Cynthiana, atd,y-
igbt YESTERDAY mosnidt, apl after an hours
hard fighting, completely routed them, XII u
ing 300, wounaing nearly a many, more
and capturing nearly 4oo, besides ra- cap'-
uring nearly one hundred Of General Hob
sons command, and over one thousand
horses.
Our loss in killed and wounded is abou
100. Morgan's scattered fo,css are flying
in, all directions. They have thrown sway
their arms. and are out OF amlnition, anc
are completely demoralized
Dispatches from Butler this evening W
to 9 o'clock, indicate no changes in his
command
No further intelligel G from any quartel
has been received. @
[Signed] E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
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The w ar.
Latest From Grant.

An attack was made on Petersburg by
1000 infantry under Gilmore and 400
picked cavalry Under Kautz. The former
reached within one and half miles of the
city, the latter penetrated the entrench.
ments and entered the suburbs, driving
the enemy. At this point Gilmore with.
drew, which enabled the enemy to concen.
trate against Kautz, whom, they pressed
closely and captured a three-inch gun,
vhereupen the cavalry pouncedupon and
took atwelve-inch gun and bore, it away
as they withdrew in obedience to orders.
There are indications that all railroads
by which Richmond is supplied will soon
be unserviceable.
A dispatch from White House, dated the
18th, reports the taking Of Fort Darling,
saying the news was read to the army the
evening before, and then, cheers heari.-
Report not deemed, reliable.
The Bulletin. Philadelphia, gives. the re-
port Of an officer from ID miles of the 'front.'
that firing was distinctly heared during
Saturday night in the direction of Bottom
Bridge which crosses the Chickahominy
about 10 miles from Richmond and seven
miles northeast of Four Mile Creek on
James River. When he left he said the re.
port had just reached the place that Gen.
Hancock, aftera desperate fight, succeeded
in disiodging the enemy aud. carrying the
bridge at the point of the bayonet, that he
held it and the whole army had success
ully crossed at that point.
The 1sOth Ohio, 100 day troops. having
IN its ranks lawyers, clergymen, and others
Of the best men in the State, on Saturday
unanimously resolved to go to the front
and fight. They then marched to the
White House and had an interview with the
President, who addressed them, thanking
them for their prompt response, and say.
ing wherever you go, know you will
do your best"
Both armies occupy their old posi-
tions about the right and center.
There has been considerable Skin
mishiHg and cannonading. No dam
age has been effected by either party.
The men are well protected behind
high and strong breastworks. Their
soldiers and ours converse.
The rebels have large gun mount.
ed on railroad track. 1t throws a
6inch shell, and is the subject Of great
mirth among our men.
Gen. Meade rode through this por-
ton of his lines yesterday p. m.
The railroad has been tom up by
our troops.
Last evening battery in General Biz.
nevis division fred on house on our left,
which according to deserter who came IN
this morning, was occupied by General
Cox. Three shells went through it caus.
ing the occupants to leave 1t rather hastily
The fire was returned with very good ain
but without loss to us. The deserter says
that Beaureguard's troops are posted from
Bottoms Bridge all the way to the James
river watching for the appearance of an
army in tt at direction.
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TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF wAP-
ELUO COUNTY

You are hereby requested to meet in the city of
ettumwa at the Court House Saturday the 25th
Of June next, at o'clock p. M to select delegates
to repr esent said county in conventio to be held
at Des Moines on the 7th Of July next for the pur-
pose of nominating Judge Of the Supreme Court
Secretary of State Auditor of State, Treasurer
OF State, an Attorney General, Register Of State,
and Presidential eetors, also to appoint delegates
TO the Congressional Co invention, and transact such
other business may properly come before it. All
loyal Electors VINO daily sustain the policy now
being by the Administration Of the National
Government to crush the rebellion, restore the Ma
tonal authority, and establish the Republic upon a
foundation Of which the corner stone" of the rebel
Confederacy shall form no part are requested TO
send five 90 delegates for each township. full
delegation is earnestly requested.
8. b. MILLS, Chm'n.
or County Central Committee.
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FORTRESS MONROE, June. 10
Yesterday morning. force. under
Gen. Gilmore made demonstration
on Petersburg, and succeeded in
carrying the enemy's outer earth-
works, with loss Of few men.
While this was being done Butler
sent force which succeeded in des-
troying three or four miles of the
Petersburgh & Richmond Railroad
without loss.
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The OCEAN CABLE BETWEEN FRANCE AND
Tue UNITED STATEs.-The Paris correspond
ent of the London STAR of May Goth, writes
as follows:
The Emperor Napoleon seems bent on
adding to his glories that of having con-
nected Europe with America. For some
tune the Imperial Government have been
examining the the project submitted to
them by some American engineers Of lay.
ing down q cable between France and
America. This scheme, it appears, has
obtained THAR approval, for yesterday. the
10th ultirn. convention was signed be
tween France, Portugal, Italy, Brazil and
Hayt, relative to it. The conditions on
which the enterprise will be undertaken will
probably appear in to- mor,ow's 4Ho,. iteur.
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We wish we had the space to tell
our readers all about the Baltimore
Convention, It's numbers, its enthusi
asm, its unanimity, and all the inter
esting and encouraging surroundings,
as they seemed to us on the ground.
but it is impossible. We wish every
Union man could have been there to
see, hear and imbibe encouragement,
hope and confidence for himself.
FIRST, the Convention was the lar.
gest ever held in this country, contain
ing nearly 800 delegates, represent
ing every loyal State and Territory,
and to great extent the Union men
Of the States in rebellion. Consequent
ly, the entire Union sentiment Of the
country was fully represented.
Secondly, the convention was hsr-
monious. There was but one mind
and purpose manifested or expressed,
and that was entire devotion to the
Union and its preservation at any and
every hazard, and cost Of treasure and
fife. This is clearly indicated in the
resolutions adopted with entire unani-
nifty and unparalleled enthusiasm.
Thirdly, as to candidates, Mr.. Lin
coin was the choice first, last, and all
the time. No other name was men,
toned and none other thought Of
However it may be with politicians,
the evidence was conclusive that
Abraham Lincoln has the unqualified
confidence of the masses of his loyal
countrymen, and that they look to him
as the chosen instrument of Provi-
dence to guide the country safely
through this war to ultimate Union,
peace and prosperity. In the selection
of a candidate for the second Office in
the Republic, wisdom and sound dis.
erection was also manifested, Any one
OF the names presented, either Ham.
lin, Dickinson, Dix, Butler, Holt, or
johnson, would have been tower of
strength. but in the selection of Andy
Johnson the convention manifested a
noble purpose to recognize and stand
by those patriots at the south upon
whose garments not stain of treason
can be found, and who, from the first,
have stood by the flag of their coun.
try, have fought Tor it, and died for it..
This ticket which the loyal, earnest,
unconditional radical men of the coun.
try, through their convention. have Sc
lected. we this day place a. the head
of our columns, and square ourself to
the task of aiding, to the extent of our
ability, in electing it. A Presidential
canvass at this time is perhaps a mis-
fortune; but the forms of our constitu-
ton render it necessary, and it must
be attended to. We believe, contrary
to the opinion of some, that it was wise
to hold the convention at this early
day. We believe that the country
experiences feeling of relief and gen
uine satisfaction, that the nominations
are made, and this question of the sue
cession, which SO troubled many great
and useful men, is finally settled. ALI
who can in any way serve the Repub
lie can now do SO, with the comfort
ing assurance that their valuable ser
vices will not at present be required as
Presidential candidates. The canvass
may or may not be exciting; it will
doubtless he animating. 1t is most
certainly important Success will insure
the salvation OF the Republic, while
defeat will be followed by its ruin.
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ALBANY, June lit is rumored
in political circles here that the
n ational Democratic Convention,
called to meet at Chicago July 4th,
will be postponed. 1t is understood
that the National Democratic Com.
mittee have the subject uuder con.
and will arrive at some
definite conclusion before the Goth.
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SHOP.

Attention Of Hunters and Target shooters II called
to the frm ofthe undersigned who Is prepared to
manufacture and repair all kinds ofrifes, reyolvers
shotguns and pistols ETC. etc., In the best style and
manner and on short notice.
All work done by me will be warranted. My shop
r. on Front Street. one door east OF Ottumwa House.
7.16--8m. LEWIS HUGO MASHEK.
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June 1O.-The enemy are busily engaged
throwing up Notifications in the vicinity of
Summers and Bottoms Bridges. The
spires of Richmond are visible from these
points, and wagon trains can b seen NOV,
ing within three or four miles of the city.
where the road, for short distance, is visi-
ble
Very little firing has taken place to-day.
No change in onr position has been made
within the past two days.
Last evening, as COL McAllister, of the
1lth New Jersey, was riding along the line
he was fired upon by rebel sharpshooter,
Notwithstanding there had been tacit
agreement that no picket firing should take
place The bullet passed across the Colo
pel's breast, and entered the heart of the
Coonel's orderly, who was riding with him.
The entire command was at once put under
arms, expecting an attack, but nothing
further transpired.
A dispatch from Grant 8 headquarters, da-
ted yesterday at o'clock. p. M, reports
that the rebel cavalry having yesterday
made dash into Wilson's lines, near the
Linny House, Wilson this morning sent
out part of Mclntosh's brigade to see
where the enemy were. Their pickets
were driven back, and their outer lines
freed, the cavalry passing over the entrench-
ments. About 8 miles west of Bethsaida
church he came upon Fields division of In
fantry, and having accomplished the pur-
pose of the reconnaissance, retired. He
killed ana wounded number of rebels in
has progress, and brought away four or five
prisoners He had sixteen men killed and
wounded.
A dispatch from General Sherman dated
at his headquarters. Big Shanty Georgia,
this morning have been received. They
state that our lines are within four or FIVE
hundred yards of the enemy. but no fight
Ing has occurred yet.
(Signed.) e. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAsm NOTION, June IL. The following
was received this evening:
HEADQUARTERS Army PoroMAo, June Q
There IS nothing particularly interesting
to report. On part of the line picket
firing has been kept up all day. while at
other points it would seem as if by mu-
fual consent this practice had ceased.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHrNGros, June
Is, midnight.--To Major Gen. Dig;-We
have dispatches from the army of the Poto-
mac Is late as o'clock this morning.
The movemsnt then was in successful prog
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War Bulletin.

WAR DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, June
12,-l:20 p. NO Major General Dig:-
A dispatch from Gen. Hunter dated at six
o'clock a. M, or the morning Of the 9th
inst, at Staunton. reports that we met the
enemy at Pisdmo MT last Sunday, killing
Gen. Jones, and totally routing them af
ter battle of ten hours duration.
We have captured 1900 prisoners, in
Guiding sixty officers; also 5000 stand Of
arms, three pieces Of artillery, and vast
quantity of stores.
We have to-day effected junction with
Gems. Crooks and Averill.
1t is stated in another dispatch dated at
Staunton, 9th inst, that our infantry is
now engaged in burning ties and bending
rails. Al government and railroad build.
ings have been burned at Stanton. We
leave tomorrow.
(Signed,) +. Il. McLane,
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DRs WILLIAMSON & THRALL

(Have resumed the part nership formerly existingl
Office on Second street, between Market and Court.
June 2, 1s64-11 163m
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NOTICE is hereby given that pro-
IN posals will be received by the Ottumwa City
Schooi Board until the 10th day of June for Ia
ing the brick and doing the carpenter york. also for
the necessary stone work and furnishing and Ia wing
cut stone for the school house building in said city
district according to the plan adopted by the school
board. Plan may be seen at Hawleys store.
BY order of the Board of Ottumwa City School Dis
trict. ]. T. HACKWORTH, Sec'y.
June 2, 1s64-td
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ILLINOIS UNION NoNINArIoNs. The
Union State Convention at Springfield on
the 25th. nominated Gen. Oglesby for Gov.
ernor and VIM. Bross, editor of the Chicago
Tribune, for Lieutenant Governor.
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T AIDES ICE CREAM SALOON

The Undersigned has fitted up an Ice Cream Sa-
loon on Second street. poste the St. Charles Ho-
tel, where they win be ready at all times to wait on
those who may favor them with call Lemonade
furnished on short notice. w. =. GERJACH,
June 2, 1S64.3w OTTO FRAUNBURG.