Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-03-17


My DEAR SIR:-In reply to friendly letter
to YOU | wrote you briefly, not long ago,
about the wishes expressed by many that my
name might be fayorably regarded by the
people in their next choice ef q President,
and closing by saying that, should our friends
IN Ohio manifest preference for aEother, |
should accept their decision with the ready
acqucscence dI.c from one who has been al
ready troubled and honored by them beyond
expectation.
The recent action of the Union members
of our Legislature indicates such prefer,
cnce. 1t becomes my duty, therefore, and l
count il more privilege than duty, to ask
tnat no further consideration be given 20 my
name.
1t was never more important than now that
all our efforts and energies should be devoted
to the suppression Of the rebellion and to the
restoration of order and prosperi On solid
and sure foundations, and of Union freedom
and impartial justice; and | earnestly urge
all with whom my coGnseiS may have wei ght,
to allow nothing to divide them while this
great work, in comparison to which persons
and even parties are nothing, remains unac-
complished.
Cordially, your friend,
S.P. CHASE.
To Hon JAS. c. Hail. Senate Chamber, Co,
lumbuS Ohio.
A dispatch dated Washington, March 10th,
says, from returned Richmond prisoners, we
CLEAN the following incidents connected with
kilpatrick's raid:
When information reached Richmond that
Fitzpatrick bad crossed the Rapidan, most
vigorous orders were issued respecting the
prisoners, and when the fact that Fitzpatrick
was read! approaching Richmond was eStab-
iShed the prison was mined. 500 kegs of
powder were placed uader it, and every prep
araton made to blow the prisoners into eter-
nifty.
Ignorant that the prison was mined, {. plan
was formed to attempt 20 join our forces when
they should enter the city. On Monday only
tkoSe bringing rations came III, and they re-
fused to converse. The guard was increased
and strict orders given to shoot any one VINO
approached the window or stairway. Three
officers and 1870 men from kipatrick's cavat
~ were confined in the cells and fed only on
corn paste and water.
By Tuesdays Nail.
There is no foundation for the statement in
portant dispatches from France, in reference
to the prospects % recognizing the Southern
ConiCderacy. No special bearer OF Dispatch
es from Sir. Dayton nas arrived at " asning-
ton, nor is there any ground for the absurd
ru,nors built on the supposed fact,
Governor Hahn was inaugucated on the
4th, at New Orleans, wiki ceremonies. Gen.
Banks delivered an address, in which he pre-
diets the reduction OF the il.s"rrcetion to
three or four States on the Atlantic coast by
this seasons campaign. Gen. Banks said:
LET us remember that the Inauguration
we celebrate has the basis Of a century, for
we have achieved deeds Of Il century in the
past two years, and SO long as the people are
faithful and true to themselves, so long will
stand Louisiana the first returning State in
which every man is a freeman"
Gov. Eahn's inaugural regards slavery as
break up the Government, ard universal and
Immediate extinction, is public and private
blessing. He says:
81 am constrained to believe that the cause
OF rebellion is in its last extremity, and it
seems 10 me not cxtravagant to look upon
this year as the final one Of the most sense
less, causclcsS and most Inurderous rebellion
that ever existed il civilized nation. The
loyal men Of Louisiana have suffered much
and deeply, but with The blessings of God
upon our exertions, all will be soon right
again, and peace, happiness and prosperity
wiz smile upon our threshold as of old"
The wife of Gen. Baaurcgard died on the
the I'd, and her funeral on the 4th was the
largest ever seen in New Orleans.
Frankfort, KY, March 1U.-It is understood
that Gov. Bramlctte has addressed an ear
nest remonstraucc to the President respect
ing nc enrollmcnt and enlistment of slaves
l.. Kentucky, aud has notified the Prcsi dent
taat he will execute the law of Kentucky
against al who attempt to take siaves from
their owners without their corsent. He
claims that Kentucky has furnished more
than $4,000 Of her sons 70 defend the Gov
erument, and is still willing 20 furnish all tia
NAV Ge allotted, 70 her. She has pravcn hur
loyalty and mus be treated as SUCH and her
laws coastitutioaaliy included Iluss be res
pected.
Louisville, March i2.-Genorai Rurbridge
has ordered the arrest Of Colonel FRANK
Wcolford for disloyal sentiments uttered i.
Il speech at sword presentation TO him al
Lexington, on Thursday.
By Wednesdays McI
The following important order has just beer
| issued:
ApJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, &arch IA, 1861
! General Orders No. 9s:
| The President IF the United States orders
as follows:
First Mai. Gen. Halleck is, at his own re
|
| of the army, and Lieut.. Gen. u. S Grant is as
signed command of the armies of the United
States. The headquarters OF the army viii
be in WasL.n,,oi, and also with LieuI. Gen
| Grant in the field.
Second Mai Gen. Halleck is assigned t.
duty in Washington as Chief of staff of ths
army, under the direction Of the Secretary o
War and the Lieut.. General commanding
His orders will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
Third Maj. Gen. ". T. Sherman is assign
ed TO the command Of the military division
of the Mississippi composed of the depart
ments OF the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee
and Arkansas
Fourth. Maj. Gen. J. B. Mcpherson is as
signed to the command of the department
OF the army of the Tennessee.
Fifth. In relieving Maj Gen HaYleck f,on
duty az General-in Chief, the President do
sires 10 express h appreciation and thank
for the able and Jealous manner in which tn,
arduous and responsible duties of that posi-
ton have been performed.
| By order of the Secretary of War.
! fSirred.) f. D. TOWNSEND, A. A. G.
| The military Committee of the House hav
! decided TO report in favor OF decreasing ii