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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
Gems.
GRIEF AND FAITH,

GRIEF AND FAITH.
III that wants faith and apprehends grief.
because he wants 1t, hath true belief
And he that grieves because his crief,s So small
has q true grief, and the best Faith of all
--Quo7ls&.
ACTION.
Men Ind that action is another thing
~, inan what they in discoursing papers read;
Inc worlds affairs require in managing
more arts than those wherein you clerks pro-
ceed.'' -DdHieL
LEARNING.
"HoW many thousand, never heard the name
VI Sidney, or of Spenser, their books
And yet brave fellows, and presume of fame,
And seem to bear down all the world with
looks" ID.
ssLet Us set SO Just
A rate on knowledge, that the world may trust
The poets sentence, and not still aver
Each art is to itself fatterer."
-Habtngton.
EVENING.
IA very, little, little flock
Shades thrice the ground that it would stock,
Whilst the small stripping following them,
Appears mighty PoIypheme.'
-Charzes Cotton.
MORNING on THE MOUNTAINS
And now the taller sons whom Titan warns
VI u Ishorn mountains blown with easy winds,
Oar le the mornings childhood in their arms.
And, II they CHANGED to slip the prouder pines
The under corylets did catch their shines
To gid their leayes''
Giles Fletcher.
AN OLD PoEf
" Next Marlowe bathed in the Thespian springs
Had in him those brave transunary things
That your first poets had his raptures were
All air and fire, which made his verses clear.
For that fine madness still he did retain
Which rightly should possess a poets BRAIN
-DraytOn.
ROME.
" Rome living was the worlds sole ornament:
And dead is now the worlds sole monument
With her own weight down pressed now she lies
And by her heaps her hugeness testifes.''
-SpenSer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
How Reconstruction will Work.
rom the Washington Chronicle.1


Examination into the basis of the Presi-
dents plan for the reconstruction OF the per
feet Union, shows that the Chief Magistrate
had thoroughly examined his ground before
he planted himself upon it. The following
table has been compiled to show the number
of loyal votes required in the respective
States in order to the proposed reorganiza-
ton:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
Characteristic.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, in response to a
letter desiring his autograph, has sent the
following to the Cincinnati Sanitary Fair:
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1868
DEAR SIR You ask me for list of ques-
tons in Natural History, with answers sub
joined, for the use of the Instructor l sub
nit few, which, l think, will serve your pur-
pose for the proposed examination of the
Scientific Glass
81. What animal produces one of its own
parents
Answer-The beaver, which is well known
to construct its own dam.
90. Is the Dodo extinct?
" Ans.-It is not, as shown by the following
bill in my possession:
"'Mr. - to X. DR..
One mongrel goose. ................S So 90
One do do NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

1t is assumed that Virginia is already vir-
tuallv reconstructed, while South Carolina is
not included, because she has cast hitherto no
popular vote for President, though doubtless
her unrepublican system will hereafter be
abandoned. The table shows that the work
Of reconstruction will not be difficult under
the Presidents amnesty proclamation, and in
some of the States might almost be COM
menced forthwith. The four thousand III
Louisiana, for instance, might be found to-
day, as might the five or six thousand in Ar
kansas, and the six thousand in Texas proba-
bly,, also, the fifteen thousand in Tennessee.
The only question probably is whether the
Federal Government can as yet afford the
minorities of Union men sufficient protection
against the rebel majorities in those States
In little while the majorities will have de-
creased and the minorities increased. 1t is
suggested that we can fight for the territory
thus reclaimed as well after loyal govern
ments have been organized as before. We
incline to the opinion, however, that the
wiser policy will be to avoid such conflicts
after reorganization, and to wait awhile rather
than incur them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

How GEN. BRAGG GAINED HIS FIGHTING REP
UTATIoN.-The reputation Of Gen. BRAGG of
the Rebel army as military man, at the be-
ginning of the present war was founded upon
his exploit at Buena Vista. Gen. TAYLOR
gave him, it seems, more credit than he de-
served. The Nashville Union gives the fol-
lowing new version of his conduct in that
battle
From a conversation several years ago,
with a member of Gen. Taylors staff, we
learned that Bragg's battery, in that battle,
was placed so as to sweep plateau, which,
if possessed by the Mexicans would give
them an opportunity to gain the rear of the
American army by the weight Of numbers
After defending the pass for some time, Bragg
sent to Gen. Taylor for reinforcements, stat
ing that he would be obliged to retire, if left
unsupported Gen. Taylor had no men to re-
inforce him. He therefore galloped to the
spot, and said 81 wiU reinforce a'ou, Capt.
Braqq !' And there he remained sitting
with one leg thrown over the pommel of his
saddle, as lady rides, occasionally saying
g Giye 'ena a little more grape, Capt. Bragg !"
The pass and the day were saved. But had
not Gen. Taylor gone forward, and remained
and inevitable defeat resulted. Bragg was of
retiring disposition then, and is still. He
has in this war, retired successfully from
Perryville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, Chatta-
nooga, Lookout, and Mission Ridge. And
now he retires to private ife-in disgrace.
There let him await traitors doom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

s8 A physician examining a student as to
his progress, asked him. Should man fall
into we'll forty feet deep and strike his head
against enc of the tools with which he had
been digging, what would be your course if
called in as surgeon ?"
The student replied, 81 should advise them
to let the man lie, and I'LL up the we'll"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

- II. A. DAVIS of Holland, Connecticut,
damns child of his by calling him JEFFER-
SON DAVIS, and publishes the fact in the Hart
ford Tines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

Mr.. Sturgeon, the London preacher,
lately demonstrated with the young ladies OF
his congregation for fainting away SO often.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

Is On New Years day western ". c.
calling on the President, said, "A year from
to-day, Mr.. President, hope to congratulate
you on three events:
1. "The suppression of the rebellion.
2. "The entire abolition of slavery.
3. "The reelection Of Abraham Lincoln
g l would be very willing to compromise, u
said the President, "on the two first"
Il trust" said the N. c., God will bless
the country with all three events"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
The National Folly.

The Washington Natoond LateHiga,cer pub
fishes an abstract of the official report of for
eign imports and exports at New York for the
eleven months ending December l, 1863
The figures are appalling, and evince a reck.
lessness and extravaganza more threatening
to the nation than any army yet brought into
the field by the Confederates. Look at the
comparative table of imports:
FOREIGN IMPORTS AT NEW YORK FOR ELEVEN MONTHS.
Entd for cnst $40 isSi 475 ss7 5s SOB ISIS
Do for wareh'g 3S, 725,S41 a 273, FOG Sd ACT 1892
Free goods. 27,779,670 2l,341 ,l2l 1912, 926
sp Gle and b'Pn SO, 1888 1,311 ,96l 1,409, 3I8
Total entered
at port 49, 49, ISL, 800 16l, 579, o99 10, 48s, 479
Withdrawn. 36,o55,s72 4O,2sO,846 At, 1876, 873
These are gold values, we must bear in
mind, and by converting them to currency,
we arrive at the following results:
1867. 1862 1863
Sl53,OOO,00O sl6l 900, 900 $40 ,oOO, 900
Add pre- IN gold, 40, OOO, 900 IS 900 900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
153,O0o,ooo POI ,ooo, 900 23s, 900, 900
uct expts ia, 100000 l4I 100000 Isl, 0O0, 900
s2e, OOO, 900 500, DOC, COO ssh COO.

s29,OOo,oo0 100000 sSl COO, 900
These exports are exclusive of SPECIE and
show the net balance payable in coin and
bullion. To these balances add the probable
amount due and paid to Europe for American
travel and for interest on bonded debts, and
about forty millions must be added annually.
Our export trade with foreign countries for
the eleven months of this calendar wear
shows as follows:
EXPORTS FROM NEW YORK TO FOREIGN PORTS FOR THE
ELEVEN MONTHS FROM JANUARY.
Domestic pro- 1901 1862 1863
duce s117, 574,5 51 s134, s74,473 S15l 400, 026
Foreign
chandzfree 2,O7s,47a 2,745,s5s s8l,657
dutiable 4,7s,445 4,548,4s1 4,e66,oO'
Specie and
bullion 49, 3,s4s,2s7 55,763,s0s 44,4s5,ol
Total .sl2O 7o6,7o6 sls7 a2s s2Ol s45'3a
| Do, exclusive
Of specie. 124, s63, 1859 14,6ss,s1s 157,s5O,6Si
| At this rate all the gold of the Pacific will
be required to discharge the debts contract
ed in Europe for cotton and wooden goods.
silks, hardware, jewelry, trikets, etc.
| ~ A New Orleans letter says that work
| ingmen are prosperous, wages being very
high. There are no slaves, and every able
| bodied servant expects twenty dollars per
| month. The Yankees" have come In with
the currency" and they want help. =
They have taken the stores, put up big red
| and gilt signs of .'Dry Goods, Yankee No
| tions," &c Produce" &C., and gradually they
are making new city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14
A Den Of Thieves.

The Military Commission, of which Gen
Wistar is President, has been in session at
Norfolk, Va, during the past week. The
case of j. NJ. Hunt, the Superintendent Of
vessels at Fortress Monroe, is under trial and
the developments are exceedingly interest
ing. Among the points elected are the pay
nae7.t Of three thousand dollars IN fees TO Senator
Hale by HINT to obtain his release from the
Old Capitol Prison.
To-day, Capt. Cone, of the steamer John d.
Warner, testified that the boat was worth
about S65, 900 when she first went into the
Government service that at the rates of her
charter she had earned $73,5 500 up to date ;
that the Government had supplied her with
coal that her average running expenses
were from 8 900 to 81, 200 per month"; which
were betrayed by goods sold on board, and by
profits on meals and berths; and that she be-
lOnged to the Delaware River Steamboat
Company, of which John Price Wetherell
of Philadelphia was President, and Andrew
NJ. Anderson, VIM. S. Allen, Willett Paxson,
and Samuel Harlan, jr., Directors.
Capt Tucker swore that her first charter
was made with John Tucker, late 1st Assist
ant Secretary of War, and the second with
Quartermaster General Meigs. The prosecu-
ton has overhauled other fat jobs in the
steamboat line. As the evidence stands thus
far, it appears as if there had been ring of
contractors interlocking with the one at Bal
timore, with which Belger was connected.
The steamer West End, an old boat, Was
offered in New York at S55, 900, but charter
ed to the Government from March '62 to Oc-
tOber '63 at $50, 500 per annum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14


IS. What is the largest quadruped?
"Ans.-The mole of Adrian.
a. What is the lightest quadruped?
Ans.-The lynx. The lynx weighs less
than an ounce.
"5. When does horse stand on six legs
"Ans.-When he stands on his fore legs
and his two hind ones also.
" 6. What other insect is the bee afraid
of?
cans. The beetle-(Scare-a-bee u.s.
"7. Is the Otter of Roses obtained from
that animal when fed on other vegetables
cabbages, for instance?
"Ans.-Probably. The musk deer furnishes
his perfume when fed on acate'-melons.
IS. What instance can you give of the
cunning of serpents?
Ans.-The simple fact that they secrete
their venom where they can find it when
wanted.
so. Why do the above questions amuse
you more than the answers?
Ans.-Because the person who asks the
questions is the querist.
g As TO the other questions about which
you ask my opinion, my answer must be brief.
Eighteen hours study out Of twenty-four
is too much, think for delicate young per-
sons. 1t does not allow sufficient time for
sleep, recreation and meals.
g doubt about the introduction of capital
punishment as part of the ordinary college
discipline. 1t will have good effect on the
survivors, no doubt.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

CURE FOR NAILS GROWING INTO THE FLEsH.--
An eminent French physician has published
an account of the efficiency of the sesquich-
loride of iron for curing the growth of toe
! nails into the flesh, and as it is of Importance
to both the soldier and the citizen, we give
the result of an experiment by an army sur
geon. He says:
81 may here remark that ulcers about the
nails are occasionally observed among our
soldiers, having escaped the attention of the
medical boards, or being caused by the press
ure of the boot during forced marches. I'm
! der these circumstances a prompt and pain
less cure may be effected by inserting the
dry sesquichloride between the nail and the
protrudlng flesh, and powdering the latter
with the same substance A large bandage
| should be applied over all, not impregnated
with the liquid sesquichloride of iron pre-
caution which may, however be seful, as
the folds of the band dry rapidly, and pre-
| serve their situation in a more exact manner
| On the following day the exuberant flesh is
| found to have acquired the hardness of wood ::
suppuratlon speedily ceases, and cure fol
lows after two or three applications. This
simple and mild treatment is obviously far
| preferable to the numerous surgical proceed
/ uFeS nltnefIo recommended. In the course
of four or five days, or in a week at the fur
thest, the original pain ceases the swelling
subsidies, and the patient is able to walk
| Naught remains but the hardened protruding
flesh, which falls away about a month after
the application of the sesquichloride of iron"
| A NEW MATERIAL IN WARFARE.-Chloride
of nitrogen will, it is said, soon be utilized
as an implement of war. Its EMPLOYMENT
would seem likely to put an end to all war.
Mr.. Isham Baggs, an English chemist, in an
nouncing his discovery, proposes to carry up
his composition in balloons, and drop it from
the air in the midst of armies and fortresses.
1.-The very mention of this compound, 4"
he goes on to say, " as proposed element
IN modern warfare, may possibly provoke a
smile among chemists who know that the
most accomplished of their number would
scarcely dare to experiment with it in guam
titles larger than a grain of mustard seed,
even then only at respectable distance, and
under guard at the moment of its defamation.
And yet not one of these chemists would be
bold enough to deny that with two or three
chemically clean carboys of this terrible COM
pound present in city or fortress, however
strong, the slightest cuttings of phosphorus
or single drop of olive oil coming in con-
tact with it, would in one instant decide the
fate of the place and its inhabitants" Mr.
Bags then. proceeds to affirm that he has
discovered a method of overcoming the con
tingent difficulties, and that he is able to
manufacture this deadly material with per
feet safety, and in any required quantity, and
that it can be safely conveyed to its destina-
tion.-tSonmaary Of Medical Science.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-01-14

" Rome living was the worlds sole ornament;
And dead is now the world sole monument
with her own weight down pressed now she lies,
And by her heaps her hugeness testifies''
-SpenSer.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-21
Frnm Arkanaaa.

FORT Smith, Ark, March le.-Ths
Arkansas election closed last night, hav-
ing continued three days under the old
sipG Voes system. All counties north and
about twenty south of the Arkansas river
have voted. From 10. 900 to Is QUO votes
are expected.
OLD pap Price has assumed cummand of
theDeparlmenl Of Arkansas and tells his
demoraliEed ragnufins that he will soon
lead them against their cowardly, boosting
foes, redeem their reVerses, re.occupy
their territory, aud establish their govern
ment.
Union men in Texas are concentrating
in anticipation Of speedy protection from
Gen. Heron and column is moving from
this direction.
It has been decided that the army of the
frontier shaiI remain under Gen Tbnyer,
which feNvss Gen. Blunt without COM
mGud.. = - % - 7nssi z
All quiet in the Indian country - ''-5 -
3
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MisoAllanaona Itama.

CrXcISSATr, March ia dispatch from
Columbus says:
All veteran regiments in Ohio belonging
the Department OF the South, have 6ee1
ordered to the army of the Potomac
Under the last call for troops Ohio is
short 1000.
The Commercials Chattanooga dispatch
says:
The rebels are in large force In front,
but make no demonstrations.
Thirty i've Fedsrals escaped from Co.
lumbus, 8. C., prison on Wednesday.
A dispatch from Meridian, Mississippi,
sayG
Sherman has gone down the Mississippi
with his troops, evidently destined for
Red river.
Gen. HiudmAn has resigned. Gen. Hood
commands his corps.
Gen. Breekinridgs takes command Of
South western Virginia.
Considerable excitement prevailed in
Georgia on account of Gov. Browne mes. .
sage. Tho rebel papers are discussing it
with much ViolEnce.
The Union prisoners at Columbia very
nearly made their escape few days ago,
buy tunueliug out.
Part Of John Morgan's command lei,
Decatur n week ago.
Gen. Price has issued orders dated at
LougWood, Arkansas, March I'D, FSan MEG
command OF the rebel Department Of Ar.
kansaa
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-21
4 etIa q eGslesa the fea,IataI,

,fES tsAR. March te,s4A WsSslss,sa
lsilef 70 the TrIbtug gives The fdIloSior
eccQuut 9t plan submitted by Col. Mar.
grave to the rebel War Department Ia No.
Fember:
0ne hundred aud fifty picked men we're
70 go secretly north, aud take quarters 10
Washington, Georgetown, Baltimore Ard
Alexandria, SO as to communicate daily
With each other. and upon day fixed bT
th'ir leaders were to assemble in WASH
ipgton for the purpose of making the
seizure. The President, it was claimed
could be easily seized at quiet hour az
tue White House, OF 10 going TO or re.
turniug from church, or on some other
favorable occasion, and thrust into car
risge aud driven OF The carriage WAS
To be Joined, few miles vut of the civ
by IS or 30 armed men on horseback il
was proposed TO drive To Indian Point,
about 20 miles south OF Wusbiugton, OF
the Potomac, two or three fleet horses be-
lug satisfied oh the way, where a bout
Was to be 10 waiting to cross the river aud
luud the captive few miles south of DC.
coqnan, where it would be 40 easy matter
tor hts captOrs TO work their way With bin
through the woods by night iulo the rebel
liaeS.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-21
The Stuart Rald-From the West
Virginia Department

EEW YoRK, March 2O.-The statement
that the government has seized or threat.
ened to seize certain locomotive shops ct
the north is unfou0ded. We learn that
the locomotive manufacturers hayeSrespon-
ded 10 the request Of the authorities for
large supply Oftbese Invaluable articles.
The Times Washington special says the
excitement about u thTeatened raid by
Stuart has subsidized.
detachment OF the enemy crossed the
Rappahaunock at fredericksburg Wednes.
day night, and the following dag Colonel
Ryan, Of the 18th Pa cavalry, captured 20
OF them.
On Friday morning detachment of the
enemy crossed At Aertou's Ford aud drove
In the TIh Michigan pickets, but were sub
sequenIly repulsed and forced to rerross
The I'd Corps discharged all their pieces
90 Saturday forenoon. Perhaps this may
account for the report OF the firing heard
at Dumfries.
There are other indications of a rebel
denomination not proper to write at this
times.
Stuart is mAssing his cavalry at Char
lottesville. where he has three brigades
and two at Fredericksburg.
The report that the enemy had effected
a crossing at RaCcoop Ford Is not correct,
The LIST Michigan veteran cavalry, 1900
strong, went to the front on Saturday.
Twelve deserterS from the 10th Louisi.
ana nave! arrived within, our lines within
three days. They had got hold Of the
Prssidsnt's proclamation distributeds n
KiIpatrick'S raid. 80 y. q =
The HerHld's West ,Eirsinia dispatch Of
the 18th says, all is quiet in the Shenan
doah Valley. The latest Information from
the Kanawha Valley does not confirm the
rumor that an euemys force is marching
on BarboursSills. There is no positive in.
dicAtion that the enemy coutempIates an
extensive raid In the KanaWha region,
still the truth is the enemy are preparing
in the ueighborhood of New river for an,
as yet, unknown movement.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-21
8g Uelrgraph.
From Washington.

WAsHIHsroN, March ls.-Ths Secretary
Of the Treasury will not employ any agents
to carry into effect the powers conferred on
him by the gold bill. It is not expected
any action will be had under il for several
days IL not weeks.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant IL expected to reach
here on Tuesday next, but will proceed
without delay 10 his headquarters in the
field with the army Of the Potomac.
The House Naval Committee have sub.
mttted the question OF selecting n site for
the navy yard at some point on the Ohio
river TO Judge SDAulding of Ohio, and Gen !.
Moorehead OF Pa. who are to examine into
the matter and report At an early day.
Secretary Chase has been called on by a
large number OF members and others nFk..
ing claims for their particular friends as
agents TO be employed under the gold hill,
1t is Understood that the Secretary does
not Intend to make any such appointment.
The matter will probably be left to the Cd.
ton Of the Treasurer ofNeW York.
WASHINGTON, March ls.-Ths Naval
COMMITTEE of the House has taken nearly
sOo pages OF testimony 10 investigation of
the affairs Of the Navy Department. There
is not a particle of evidence yet produced
to show that the department has been mis-.
managed. Mr.. Quintard, Of the Morgan
Iron Works, testified before that commit.
tee that that establishment has $l6O, 900
by its contracts for iron work for the Gov.
eminent.
WASHINGTON, March ls.-Hereafter de-
serters from the rebel army coming within
our linss are not to be committed to prison
If they prove to be bona eide deserters, but
will be dismissed upon taking the oath OF
allegiance and furnished with trnusporta.
ton North or employed on various torIid.
cations. Within week past somes3O0 or
400 have been released from the O!d Oapi.
tol prison aud sent to Philadelphia and
New York.