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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

@The minimum standard height for re-
cruits for the volunteer service has been fixed
by the Secretary Of War at FIVE feet, instead
of five feet three inches, as heretofore sstab-
lished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08
Wisconsin Military VOte-lS63 and 1864.

The following is the army vote of Wiscon-
sin as returned last year, and this year as far
as returned complete. The vote of last year
includes the votes rejected at the State can
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

The REBEL PRISON IN SOUTH CAROLINA
correspondent of the Edgefeld Adoertaser
says: FLORENCE, the military prison, is 90
miles from Florence depot, which is about
100 miles from Columbia. The stockade con.
tains an area of 80 acres, and building $50
feet long, inserted in the ground four feet,
with small ditch inside, and large moat OR
ditch. There are about 1000 prisoners in
the stockade. About 1000 have taken the
oath of allegiance. More contemplate doing
SO. The greatest mortality per diem since the
establishment of this stockade has been So,
and the smallest about go"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

- The President has issued a proclama-
ton that the treaty between the United States
and the King Of Belgium, for the e1tinguish-
ment Of the Scheldt dues, has been duly rat
fled by both sides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

q The peace men of Delaware refused
to participate in the service of Thanksgiving
Day, because Governor CANNON, in his proc
Iamation, instaneed among the causes for
thankfulness the freeing of the slaves Of
Maryland, and the prospects of speedy dec
laration of universal freedom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

REsIGNED.-It is stated that Maj. Gen. JOHN
A. McCLERNAND, and Brig. Gems. E. A. PAYNE
julius WHITE and NEAL Dow, have resigned
their commissions and the President has ac-
cepted the designations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08
The Vote Of wisconsin BIZ Counties,

Below we give the result of the vote in
this State on President by counties as far as
ascertained, with the vote for Governor last
fall Cor cOmDariSOD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08
9,175 693 1887


Spies IN REBELDoM-The Richmond En-
q~irer has long article, of which the follow
ing is an extract, on the rebel spy system -
ut is well known to persons who have at all
directed their attention to the matter that
this city, aud indeed the whole South, has
been for long time infested with Yankee
spies. They are known to have regular lines
of communication which leave Richmond
nightly, and evening papers reach Grants
headquarters before three o'clock the next
morning. These parties have facilities for
knowing great deal, and they communicate
everything to the enemy at the earliest mo-
ment These facts have been reported to
the war department long since and from time
to time, and yet no steps have been taken in
the matter. Our present system Of detec-
tives is absurd, and productive of more evil
than good, and yet it is adhered to, while
government is daily injured and spies
abound, to the great detriment of the public
service"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

FROM THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.-The Her.
oldS special with SHERIDAN says: THE army
has remained undsturbed since EARLY made
his last halfway advance, and now it appears
probable we have seen the last rebel army for
this year. Gen. SHERIDAN has appointed Maj.
G. S. STEWART his chief engineer. He is a
West Point officer, and graduated in 1926
Gen. SHERIDAN has opened the railroad to
within four miles of Winchester. In case of
interference by guerillas, he has ordered the
arrest of all male secessionists in the coun-
ties adjacent, and their confinement in Fort
McHenry; the burning Of all the hay, grain,
and subsistence of every Sort and the remov-
al of all the stock, belonging to such per-
sons. Brig. Gen. STEVENSON is charged with
the execution Of the order" -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

~ Gen. Couch has been relieved Of the
command Of the department of the Susque-
hannah, and ordered to report to General
THOMAS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

Total........ 7O,70i 54,575 65,559 $4,000
Counties marked with official
Lewis majority 16, 129.
Rejected by State Canvassers because without
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

lives, and TO break down those that survived
so as to uuft them for further service as
soldiers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08

Up to November goth there was no quorum
in the Arkansas Legislature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-08
MAGGIE MEALS ALBUM QUILT:
And How it was Finisl

"Will you have another slice of pudding,
Josiah 50
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
I'm the army and Did Ye visit Me ?

With very few cuts and thrusts Gen.
eral Logan made shreds of the last of the
resolution lies in the Chicago platform
'the sympathy of the Democracy is heart
lily and earnestly extended to the soldiers
of the Army and the seamen OF the Navy"
He said:
In what way do they sympathize with
us2 By resolutions that the army is a
noble band of patriots, that the war has
been successful, and that they are proud of
the army7 No, sir. They say the war is
q failure Do they congratulate US because
we have planted our flag in every Southern
State? They say we did no such thing
Do they sympathize with the widows and
orphans of those men slain in battle Not
with one of them. Is it by ever visiting
the army and associating with the soldiers
and officers If so, l have failed to see
them. want any man to tell me when
Pendleton or Vsllandigham, except the
time when he was sent through the lines,
or Wood, or RYnders, or Belmont, or Rich
mOnd, or Robinson, or Allen, or any of the
rest Of them, have ever come to see the ar
my and take the hand Of the soldier. Not
one of them ever came to see US since the
war began, after we passed South of Cairo.
I have met other men there-men from
Indiana, Illinois, and all the Western
States. l speak now of the leaders.
have seen Governors-I have seen half of
a Legislature come and talk to the boys,
and see that they were cared for, but not
of that party. am willing to sell out my
interest in their sympathy for a very small
price.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
The distractions in the Rebel Ranks.

The Distractions in the Rebel Ranks.
If anything were needed to confirm the
fact that there is great restlessness among
the members of Davis ahappy family it
would be found in the comments of the
rebel press upon his speech at Macon.
They deplored the necessity he was under
OF making such damaging confessions as he
did and lament that he yielded so far to
the out cries raised against him in Georgia.
The Richmond Enquirer is panied to mote
the tone of Mr.. Davis speech" The de-
clsration wrung from him that our armies
are seriously depleted will read badly at the
North and in Europe" Of course it will.
A confession that two-thirds of his army
are stPaggIing shows not only their weak
ness, but also how little heart they have in
the canse. The speech of Davis imparts
phrase of public sentiment unfavorable
to the cause, CONTINUES the Enquirer
1t shows how he is struggling to bolster up
monster iniquity and that he sees the
hand writing of God in the events and
circumstances of the hour.
The Southwes of rebeldom seems to
be the field of dissatisfaction. Sherman at
the heart of Georgia is not calculated to
make affairs better for Davis, soon, we
trust, to be abandoned of man as he has
been long of God.
The Enquirer thus laments this eondi-
tion of affairs in the Southwest, and gives
a, ,surances that these distractions need
only to be fostered by our armies to ensure
The overthrow of the rebellion. Read
what it says:
We utter the transient words of journ-
al, but we cannot forbesr sdverting again
TO the apparent controversies in the South
west. We lament to perceive in many
particulars, indications that 1t exists The
change in Sherman's tactics; his invita-
tions for -spurned, as we are
pleased to see, by the Governor of Georgia;
his adroit civilities to individuals to coun-
teract his wholesale exile of the people of
Atlanta; his rewards and temptations to
our men to enlist under the flag of the
OHliSu Dbdb6S-dll bI5Sb LLluR5 SLOW IQaL
the enemy is aware of discomfort and con-
troversy among US We have no word of
eensure where either of the parties to the
controversy are before US; but we have a
right to sdjure those who participate in the
feeling to which we advert, to remember
the ground upon which they stand.
The antagonists Of the President may
be right in their objections to his policy.
What then? Is it Of pront to divide and
exasperate the country at this time upon
such questions These questions are of
importance to show the incompetency of
the President or the defects of the Confed-
crate Constitution. In either case it is
better to postpone their decision until the
country shall be better prepared to exam
Inc their merits. The President can only
be reached by impeachment in the Senate
OF by counter revolution. Are we pre-
pared for counter revolution? In such
case we must put some other men at the |
head of affairs. Is the country willing to |
displace the PRESIDENT If so, who are |
they willing to put in his place? The in
quiry shows the sbsurdity of supposing |
that discomfort or violence are our reme- 1
dies.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
To-Day Redeems Maryland

Yesterday and to-day the people of Ma
ryland vote on the new Constitution franz
ed at:Annspolis. That Constitution, if
once adopted, places Maryland along side
of the Free States of the North. It pro
hibits slavery, prohibits the compensation
Of masters whose slaves are made free by
the Constitution prohibits lotteries, an1
provides that all persons who have directly
or indirectly assisted the rebellion, shall be
ineligible to office or incompetent to vote,
unless prrdoned by two-thiFds vote Of all
the members elected to the two houses of
Assembly.
1t is vigorous, wisely framed eonstitu-
tion, and will bring Maryland into the fold
of the Free States.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13

In view of the recent victories gained in
Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania, it is pro-
posed that the Union-loving men, women
and children Of Cleveland and the sur
rounding towns, get together and celebrate
the event in becoming manner. Let US
give expression to our feelings Of joy that
our people are not devoid of self-respect
and honor-that they are still determined
to put down the Internal rebellion, cost
,0lsat It s0iIl, even if it take the last dollar
and the last man. Let US be joyful over
the fact that the peaes-sneaks are few and
far between-that the danger is past OF
their ever having the power to compel our
proud Government to bend the cringing
knee to JEFF Davis and his smalgamating
horde-that our Government will never
remand its gallant black soldiers back
to the tender mercies of their rebel
masters-that our glori Jus Union shall
be restored to its pristine splendor-
that we shall still have a chance to hang
the leading traitors Of the almost defUnct
Confederacy, that we are spared the dis
grace of carrying out this war with moth
ing to show for the thousands of precious
lives lost, and the millions expended In
putting down the rebellion.
Let US illuminate-let US have bontires
Jet US have fire works, firing of cannOns
Jet US have music, eloquent speeches and
professions. Let US be joyful, thankful,
and merry. Let us show the poor peace
sneaks that the people tf the North have
too much nobility of feeling and pride to al
low them to control the affairs of State.
Yes, let US meet and give vent to our feel
ing,and in doingso let US be merciful to the
poor driveling creatures who would consid-
er it an honor to bow down to the rebel
negro-drivers of the South
Peace be to the memory Of the peace
sneaks.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
ohio Elects sixteen COngressmen.

Ohio redeems herself magniacently. She
elects sixteen Congressman, and possibly
seventeen by the soldiers vote. If the
gains in the other States correspond to
this. We shall havea a fine working majority
for the next two years. The movement for
the abolition of slavery throughout the
United States, by Constitutional amend
ment, will not fail in that event. The work
of crushing the rebellion must go vigor-
ously forward until the Union is re-estab-
lished and peace restored. Thanks be to
God for so signal q triumph over men who
have so long falsely represented our noble
State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13

We have before us recent letter from
Arizona, which speaks of its attractions in
no very high terms. The writer says:
Our new capital is improving. Several
houses are already up, and others are,in
progress. Provisions are still very scarce
and high. Flour 800 per barrel, payable
in grsenbacks, and every thing else atthe
same rate. A new luxury has been intro
duced, the article of milk, and that goats
milk, which sells at fifty cents per quart
Our capital, however, can now boast of 3
new hotel. It is double log-house, with
out window in it. In the dining hall, q
Jew has lot of traps for sale, and takes
greenbacks at thirty cents on the dollar"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
me Ames Gun.Ihe Progress of Amer.



lean Invention.
Both in this country and in Europe
great anxiety has bean manifested to OBJ
tain the best kind Of guns.
From the history Of the past and the
experience of the present century, these re-
quirements have been thus defined The
greatest possible accuracy Of fire, ralgs and
strength in a given aOsight, tOith the least
onsouat of rscoI.
In England they have had the Lancas-
ter, Blskely, Whitworth, Somerset, Freder-
ick and Anderson, and Armstrong Guns
In this country we have had the Psrrott,
Dslgren, Sawyer, Wizard and Rodmsn
guns. But the Ames wrought-iron gun
promises to revolutionize the existing rela-
tion between attacking and resisting forces
in warfare
At trial made few weeks since, by
Mr. Ames himself several charges Of
powder were fred, of sixteen. twenty and
twenty-five pounds respectively, with a
Hotchkiss shell of one hundred and fifty
pounds; the first obtaineds a range of
about five miles; the second from some ir-
regularity, tumbled from its verte1 and
fell short; the third, with an elevation Of
twenty three and half degrees, obtained
a range of nearly seven miles
The New York Commercial Advertiser
thus repora the peculiar features of this
gun;
One of the distinctive features of this
gun consists in its being moulded solid
throughout. The great difficulty, hither-
to, has been tS obtain solidity around the
bore of wrought iron guns. The ordinary
process of welding up the gun in ring sec
tions from the breech TO the muzzle,
moulds the outer surface first, leaving the
forger in doubt as TO the perfection of the
inner YIELDS, which no subsequent heating
and hammering can perfect. By the pro-
cess Mr.. Ames has introduced, the section
around the bore is moulded first, and by
each subsequent heat the moulds are ex-
tended outward. Each section is COM
posed of three rings; the first has diam
eter of ten inches with hole in the cen
tire. This ring is accurately turned to fit
inside of second, which is also turned to
fit the third and outside ring, each course
being six inches thick. This furnishes
not only purity in the metal, but the most
perfect solidity throughout the entire
mass The hole at the centre permits the
impurities of the metal to be worked out
from the inner rings, while being heated
and hammered, while the scales which
may accumulate on the outer rings, are
permitted to fall outward as the weld ex-
tends toward the circumference
There are ten or twelve of these guns
already forged, most of which are in pro
gre of turning, boring and rifina. The
first one completed has been named the
"Union."
These guns are now undergoing an
official trial at Bridgeport, Conn, under
Major General Gilmore and others. The
trial thus far proves that the Ames gun
surpasses, in point of strength and ranle e,
any ordnance hitherto invented in Europe
or America, and places American inven-
tion in gunnery at the head of the civilized
world
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
supplies at AtIanta.

The security of Sherman's position is
practically acknowledged by the following
extract from the Macon Confederate:
In specializing as to what may be the
result of certain movements of Hoo, and
Wheeler, and Forrest, some exehanges-if
they must persist in such remarks-should
take into account the fact that Atlanta fur
nished Sherman, we suppose with at least
supplies for two months. Il was tolerabfy
well filed with private stores and ware
houses belonging to persons who had moth
ing to sell for Confederate money, at any
living rates, and, Notwithstanding some re-
ports to the contrary, we believe there was
a good stock of public stores.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
Did Mcclellan see the Chicago Plat
form Before his Nomination?

Did Mcclellan See the Chicago Plat
form Before his Nomination
The World and the Nes0s, the War and
Peace fuglers of Mcclellan, are engaged
in g controversy on the above question:
The Ns,os of Tuesday, publishes a letter
frem one Sabin Hough, which proves that
he did. It ia likely, however, that, having
a poor memory, he forgot it, Here is
Hough's testimonyi
On the afternoon of Monday, the 9Th of
September, 1 casually met, at Harrisburg,
Pa, en- route for this city, Hon. A. P Ed
gerton, of Fort Wayne, Ind, and after en-
tering the cars was engaged in conversa-
ton with him two or three hours.
Referring TO the nomination, asked Mr.,
Edgerton ST it was certain that General
Mcclellan would accept, and was answered
that he would, undoubtedly; that the plat
form (meaning, as understood and sup
posed, the essential and leading features of
that document had been brought to his
notice in July last by Judge Hanna, of
Indiana.
This is bad for Young Napoleon, as it
proves that he swindled the Peace Copper
heads slightly.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
CLEyELArp. O.. June %. 1919.

This is to certify that have been quite
deaf for the past twelve months, and was
troubled very much with disagreeable
noises in the head and ears of every imagin-
able description. The difficulty was gett-
ing worse and worse every day. put my
self under the treatment of DR.. Lighthiil,
of whose skill I had often read and heard
and am happy to state he has entirely
cured me,
Any one calling on me or my parents
with reference 70 the truth of this state
ment, can do 80, as l shall always be happy
to recommend DR.. Lighthiil to any one
who is troubled as l have been. Ireside
with my parents at Niles, Trumbull Co.
FIDR r. HARRIs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
ConreIerate Loan feII s cents

is the report from England, on the receipt
Of the news of Sheridans defeat of Early.
The nomination of Mcclellan sent it up
three cents. 1t seems therefore that the
election of Mcclellan means unlimited
credit to JEFF Davis, while the victories OF
Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan mean that
Davis credit is on the wane. This is
another evidence of the logical connection
between Democracy in the North and re-
bellion in the South.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
GIorlous Chagrin FaIIs.

This irrepressible village, composed as 1t
is of hard-working, Union-loving meehan-
les, gave 215 votes for the Union and the
suppression of the rebellion, while only
ten pesce-sneaks could be found who were
in favor of peace-at-any price and George
b. Mcclellan for President. This township
cleared itself of the draft by paying $500
apiece for volunteers, and had six over
their quota at that.
Ten thousand cheers for Chagrin Falls
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13

"The wrongs which are berg done to
Indiana men cry to heaven for vengeance T
cried the New York World on Tuesday,
and then attempts to make out a case
against the Administration. The chief
wrong done to Indiana was the exposure
of the Sons of Liberty and the arrest and
trial of Dodd, their military leader. An
other "wrong" done on Tuesday, by the
Union majority of 10000, probably cries
aloud for vengeance, also.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
The Statesman walls.

The Statesman thus expresses its views
of the result. in Ohio:
The election in this State yesteid day re-
suited in the success of the Abolition party
by about the usual majority. This result
was not unexpected. The Democracy Of
Ohio have been so loug accustomed to de-
fest that they are hardened to it; they fight
with little hope in ordinary times, and none
when the enormous patronage and power
of an Administration like the present is
cast in the scale against that uncOnquera-
bic old party.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
a Sharp but Dangerous Method Of Ia.
king Pleasure Rides,

Thirty dollars being the reward for the
arrest of a deserter, some scamps in De-
troit have been practicing the following
method of dsfrauding the Government, as
explained by the Detroit Tribune -
The naodlls operandi was as follows =
Some scapegrace who desired to take q
trip for pleasure or to procure employment,
would select particular regiment, and in
form second person that he had deserted
from that organization. Thelatter person,
of course, would csuse. che arrest Of the sup
posed deserter, and in due course of time
pocket the $50 reward the desefter in
the meantime being sent to the front. Ar
irving there he would protest his innocence,
and the officers of the regiment not being
able to find his name on the rolls, Of course.
discharge him. The ruse was played for
some time without creating suspicion, but
finally the truth came out, and several
adeserters {" found themselves at work. on
fortifcations: If there are any others who
desire totry the game, they can be accom-
modated with constant employment.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
OLEvELAED, O., June 26, 1884.

1t is with pleasure that 1 hereby certify
that my hearing has been very much ben
eftted by the skill and treatment of DR..
Lighthin, under whose treatment have
been for the last two months. The catarrb.
q difficulty in my head and throat, is am
happy to state, much better also, and
bad cough with which have been troubled
for years, has also yielded to DR.. Light
hills treatment, so that now wish to re-
commend the Doctor to any one troubled
as l have been. | reside at Montville.
Geauga County, Ohio, and will be happy TO
see any one concerning the veracity Of this
statement. ALoEzo RHODES.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-10-13
Wanted

Religious works of a censolatory nature.
Apply to Messrs. Backus & Noble, Ameri-
can Buildings, B. F. Peixotto, General
Fitch, Colonel s. W. Heisley andJ S.
Stephenson, Esq, editor of the Plain
Dealer.
S.-Works on the subject of "pesce"
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