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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

A GooD JOKE On GEN. BUTLER-It is not
often that anybody gets the start of General
BUTLER. 1t is reported however that some
irreverent Irregular" officers recently dealt a
decided hit at one of his favorite projects
The story goes that at q recent court martial
composed of regular officers of the Army of
the James, soldier was sentenced to tseo
gears hard labor on the Dutch Gap Canal, and
that General BUTLER was so disguised with
the jest that he dissolved the court immedi-
ately after the sentence was reported to him,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

VERMoNT.-From a report of the Senate
Committee on Finance of the Vermont Leg
islature, it appears the debt of Vermont
amounts to 81 4O,845, or 1921 for each per-
son in the State. 4 claim of 100000 against
the General Government, if collected and
paid, will reduce the debt by that sum. The
debt is principally funded, and is payable in
1871, 1874, and 1876. The total expendi-
lures last year, including interest on the debt
and war expenses, were $l,228,993, and the
receipts were 1881, S5S, making the increase
of the State debt for the year 1888, 457.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29
The Secretary of States Report.

The annual report of Gen. LUCIUs FA- E
CHILD, Secretary of State, for the fiscal year
ending Sept. 50, is a brief and business-like
document, containing large amount of val
liable statistics in regard 10 the financial con-
dition and resources of the State. A consid-
cradle portion of these statistics are identic-
al with those in the report of the Treasurer
which we have already published. We sub
join such of the facts of the Secretarys re-
port as are of most general interest, and
which We have not alre ady published.
Of the total revenue-S8O2, 1876 59-paid
into tne State Treasury during the past year.
the tax on banks produced s52,01656, and
that On railroads s128, 003.97.
Ne1trto the aid given soldiers families,
the heaviest expenditure of the State is for
the support of benevolent institutions and
the State prison. During the past year there
was paid So, 10000 for the Hospital for the
Insane 81, 371.55 for the State Prison ;
SIC, l75.00 for the Deaf and Dumb Institute
SIS, $4,000 for the Institute for the Blind
Sl2,004.50 for the State Reform School;
100000 for st. Mary's Hospital.
The sum of S,685.66 has also been paid
for the Capitol extension. The interest on
the State debt is 1925, 900.
The whole amount of the productive school
fund is S2,052, 353.47. Of the school fund
income s151, OlO.59 were apportioned to pub
lie schools. The amount of the productive
fund of the State University is 1857, l70.25.
OF the 81, 5000 received into the Univer-
sity fund income, s., 549.0l were applied to
the support of the University.
The sum of $615, 69368 was paid on the
s. q month appropriation to families of Wis
consin soldiers.
/ In 1862 the sum of $4,000 was appropriate
ed to the Governor, as a special contin
gent fund, to pay such claims as might accrue
! in the necessary care Of Wisconsin sick an6
wounded soldiers, and for bringing suck from
the field into this State when it might be
necessary and proper. In 1868, $4,000, anG
in 1864 $4,000 were appropriated for SINH
lar purposes. The last appropriation re
mains undrawn, and there remains still unex
pended, $3,9739O of the appropriation o
1863.
Section three of Chapter 100, of the gene
raj laws of 1862, directs the State Treasure
to receive such sums of money as may b.
placed in his hands by a volunteer making al
allotment, and to dispose of the same as di
rected by such volunteer. The money re
ceived and dsbursed by the State Treasurer
under the provisions of this law, is denomi
mated the Allotment Fund, of which the re
ceipts were 1857, 374,44.
Secretary FA1RcHILD estimates the expendi
lures and revenues of the current year a
follows:
! EXPENDITURES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

How IS II ?-While SHERMAN was maxine
his grand progress through Central Georgia,
the Columbus Sun, of that State, published
the following editorial paragraph:
"Charles XII and Napoleon failed in under.
takings similar to that Of Sherman. Are Geor-
gians less brave and patriotic than Cossacks.
or is ". 7. Sherman greater man than the
royal SEede or the Imperial Corsican?"
The Georgians can explain what was the
matter at their leisure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

ILLINOIS CoNGREss1EEN.-Th Illinois State
Congressman by Counties MoULroN, Union
candidate for Congressman at large, had $780,,
226 votes to 158, 1874 for ALLEN, Copperhead,
making the Union majority 81, 442. The ma
jorities on Congressman by districts were as
follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

CRITTENDEN's REsIGSATIoN.-A Washington
special to the World says the reason assigned
for the resignation of Major General CRIT
TENDEN and staff is that the Government of
fered him command inadequate to his rank
in the Army of the Potomac, placing him in
a subordinate position to junior officers. The
resignation was accepted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

GOOD FARMING.-There are a great many
farmers in our country who commenced farm
ing operations on poor farm, with little or
no capital at all, have supported their tami-
lies, erected their buildings andpaid for their
land, with no other source of revenue but
their soil; and at the end of twenty years,
their soil would produce more of all kinds of
crops which they were accustomed to raise,
than it would when they commenced their
farming operations. a man that can do that
may denominated a good farmer, notwith-
standing there may be room for improvement
IN some of his practices.--S. E. Todd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

Is The Postmaster Generals estimate of
postal expenses for 1866, as communicated
to the House on the 18th, is s14,O9s, 800
He asks for $4,000 for transatlantic SER
vice: 100000 for letter carriers; s7,sO0,OOO
for inland transportation and $4,000 for
West India service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

The Secretary makes the following impor-
tant suggestions respecting an amendment of
the act providing aid for soldiers families:
Chapter III, laws of 1854, 1 submit, needs some
amendments AS it now sands, a mother is not
entitled to extra pay unless she was widowed at
the date Of the enlistment Of the son. A number
of eli aims have been presented to this department
since the enactment of the law, which, it seems to
me, entitled to consideration ailUde to that
class of mothers whose husbands have abandoned
them, mothers who have been compelled to obtain
divorces from brutal husbands; and mothers who
have become widows since the enlistment of their
sons In all where the father and mother
are separated, whether by divorce or otherwise
and it is proved that the son, prior to enlistment
has lived with and contributed his labor or means.
to the support of the mother, ~and that the labor
or means so contributed, necessary to the
comfortable subsistence of the mother, she should
receive the extra pay. And IN case of the death
of the father in the absence and subseq uently to
the enlistment of the son, and it is proved that
the son, prior to enlistment, lived in the family,
and that his labor was contributed to the support
of the family. and that the mother is left without
the means of comfortable support, I think the
mother should receive the extra pay.
Among the statistical tables in the appen-
dix to the report is statement showing the
number of acres of land in each county, its
aggregate value, the aggregate value Of per-
sonal property, the total aggregates of both
real and personal property, sc. The total
valuation of real and personal property in
the State is set down at 1852, 939, 329. 50. The
most wealthy county is Milwaukee, which
has an aggregate of 1881, 7O8.35. Dane
ranks next in order, its aggregate being
$l2,688, 144,38. Rock follows with vaIua-
ton Of nearly ten millions After these stand
Dodge, Walworth, Waukesha and Fond du
Lac, with valuations ranging from seven to
eight millions. ashland, on Lake Superior
is the lowest in the scale, its entire property
being estimated at only 72,508.74, with a
State tax of less than S400
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

GEN CUTLER.-This brave Wisconsin Off
Ger has been recently breveted Major Gener-
al Accompanying the notification of the
promotion was very complimentary note
from Gen. MEADE, stating that the appoint
ment was made at his request, and express
ing great pleasure at being the medium Of
transmitting that mark of recognition of his
highly meritorious services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

FROM North CARoLINA.-A federal expedi-
ton On the 18th, from Roanoke island to
Pitch landing, destroyed nearly 81, 0O0,0 600
worth of rebel commissary stores. An expe-
dition recently assembled the Roanoke river
Two of the vessels composing it were blown
up by torpedoes. 8 report is current at New
bern that the Federals have captured Kins-
ton, and are moving further into the state.
North Carolina.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

MORTALITY IN OUR ARMIEs.-The average
mortality in our armies is about seventy-two
annually out Of every THOUSAND, twenty from
the casualties of battle and ffty-two from dis
ease. This is much less than the usual rate
of mortality in European armies, and less
than one-fourth of that of the British army in
the Crimea
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

gB@ THE Richmond Enquirer states that
Gen. LEE, in letter to Mr.. MILES, of South
Carolina, advocating the arming of negroes,
says that SHERMAN, when he gets to the coast
will tarry there only long enough to rest and
recruit his men, and then take shipping for
City Point, to act in the spring as movable
column on the rebel lines of communication !;
and this neeesgitates a like column on their
part.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

NEVADA SENAroRs.-JAs ". NYE and VIM
STEWART have been elected United States
Senators from the new State of Nevada
NYE was formerly a well known New York
lawyer and politician, who has lately been
Governor of the Territory Mr.. STEWART is
a son-in-law of "Hangman" FoorE, of the
rebel Congress, but is decided Union man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

HORACE GREELEY's FARMING Horace Gree.
ley succeeds no better in farming than most
amateurs. In a recent speech he said
twenty-five acres of my farm, or rather my
Tife's, is forest, fenced so as to exclude all
grazing animals, and this is the only part of
it which does not cost me more than I get in
returO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

g ALEXANDER DUMAS, it is reported, is
about to visit this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

An EMIGRATION EN- MAssE.-Accounts from
Mecklenburg, Germany, state that an emigra-
ton en- naasse is going on from the duchy to
America, and that the landholders are look
ing forward to the moment when they will
have no hands to cultivate their estates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

VICE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.-Th whole coun-
try will be glad to hear of the promotion of
Admiral FARRAGUT. The post Of Vice Ad-
miral having been created by act of Congress,
the President Immediately filed it with gal
liant and glorious FARRAGUT. The rank in the
navy corresponds with that held by Lieuten-
ant General GRANT in the army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

GEN. STARKwEATHER.-The Sentinel learns
waukee, has been assigned to the new veter-
an corps to be raised by HANCOCK, which will
undoubtedly be the finest in the service. 1t
says: at is likely he will have authority to
raise division in the Northwest. We have
no doubt he could do this in a short time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

PAssPoRTs.-An order is soon to be issued
requiring the possession of passports by all
persons arriving in the United States from
foreign countries, except emigrant passengers
directly entering American ports by sea-
This regulation will apply to parties coming
here from the British North American Prov
inces
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29
n~ A dentist wishes the !

Is A dentist wishes the press to correct
the statement, made on HORACE WALPoLE's
authority, that alum is preservative of the
teeth. He says it is on the contrary one of
most destructive agents with which the teeth
can come in contact
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

THE TARIFF ON PAPER.-A Washington dis
patch says several petitions have been pre-
scented in Congress from the Western Asso,
oiated Press, praying for the repeal of the
duty OF foreign printing paper, which is now
so high as to prohibit Importation alto,
gether. 1t is quite probable that both houses
will repeal this duty, as an act of justice to
the public press and Government. 1t appears
by the report Of the Superintendent of Pub
lie Printing that, at eighteen cents per pound
for paper, which was his estimate last year,
the paper used by the Government for the
lastye would hage amounted to $713, 481.
after the twenty cents duty was imposed,
paper advanced 50 much that it cost for the
same period 1,277, 243-making difference
of over 100000, which was lost to the Gov
eminent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29


ORIGIN OF Doors AND SHoEs.-Boots are
said to have been invented by the Carrans
| They were at frat made of leather, after
wards of brass and iron, and were proof
against cut and thrust. It was from this that
Homer called the Greeks brazen-footed.-
Formerly, in France, great foot was much
esteemed, and the length of the shoe in the
fourteenth century was a mark of distinction,
The shoes of q prince were two feet and a
half long; those Of a baron two feet; those
Of knight eighteen inches long.
s~-
EVIDENTLY DIsGUgTED.-The augusta ga
ConstiEutionalist, Of Dec. 4th, raises the fol.
lowing query: -s
Charles XII. and Napoleon failed in under
takings similar to that of Sherman. Are
| Georgians less brave and -pstriotic than Cos
sacks, or is w. 7 Sherman a greater man
than the royal SWede or the imperial Cor,
8can ~ ~
What is the difference between the Prince.
Of Wales and a bombshell? One is heir 10
the throne, the other thrown to the air. fpbe
Prince himself, on hearing this, declared i
TO be a-bom-inable.l ~ =
lady who visited the contraband camng
at Norfolk, recently, was astonished to find
the name OF every boy baby in the camp to
be uniformly Abraham" In one groun
were no less than nine children all honored
with the same appellation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29
Rebel hIendaeity.

The utter mendaCity Of the rebel news
papers, and particularly of those published
at Richmond, has never been more signally
shown than in their accounts of SHERMAN's
progress through Georgia.
They assured their readers that SHERMAN's
march was seriously impeded by large forces
Of rebel troops, that his army was becoming
seriously demoralized, that struggling and de-
sertions in large numbers had commenced,
and threw out mysterious hints respecting
some great disaster that was in preparation
for him.
The leading Copperhead journals Of the
North were not tardy in taking their cue, and
joined in the effort to induce an opinion that
SHERMAN was about falling a victim to the
superior generalship of the South. The
| march from Atlanta was proclaimed retreat.
| SHERMAN's army was believed to be short of
ammunition and food. Druid" the Balti-
more correspondent of the World, showed how
the rebels could readily concentrate a supe-
rior force to fall upon "SHERMAN's weary and
| jaded columns" at some point near the coast
Meanwhile, Druid" added that it was conf
IDENTIFY expected at Richmond that before the
| 1st Of January HOOP would have taken Nash
vile, and the whole of Tennessee be again IN
der their control. "Nor," he added, Gin
view of the facts, is the expectation unreas-
enable" Similar trash was copiously dealt
out to the readers Of the Chicago Times I'M
der the caption of "Washington correspond
| ence"
We are now enabled by dispatches under
Gen. SHERMAN's own signature to know pre-
cisely how much truth there was in all these
secesh and copperhead vaporings He an
nounces that his army is Gin splendid order"
that his "supplies were abundant" that their
march was "most agreeable, and not molested
by guerrilIas," that mot a wagon was lost on
the trip, and that his trains are il " bet,
ter condition than when they left Atlanta
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29
EXPENDITURES.
$l,259,305 65
REVENUES.
%l,322,474 81

From these figures it appears that a State
tax will be required of nearly 100000.
The Secretary makes the following impor-
tant suggestions respecting an amendment of
the act providing aid for soldiers families:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

An IMPORTANT REsoLUTIoN-Mr. WILSON,
of Iowa, has introduced in the House Of Rep
resentatives, resolution declaring that GER
tain States are not entitled to representation
in the electoral college. It includes the
States of Virginia, North Carolina, Mississip-
pi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Tennes-
see. The resolution has been referred to the
Judiciary Committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-12-29

Is The radical democracy of Kentucky
have obtained from the president assurances
that the policy of the administration shall
hereafter favor the earnest loyalty of that
state"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02
The Late yoDkcrs Arrests.

l.. =. NAnsHsLs OfFtCf, SOrTuENs I
InrRICT oP NV ioHK, NEw ioEK Jan. ~, 1854.
certify that the recent arrest OF Edward Under
hin If Yonkcfs was made on Information which, upon
Investigation wa found be iusuiicut sustain the
charges Of any improper conduct biz pant against tie Gov
eminent
Aud great potfur, stating that he has been honor
ably discharged without any tat upon bis character integrity
o! loyalty. ROBERT MURRAY, 4. :. Marshal.
Alr Robert J. Toplis and Mr.. william H. Doty of
Yonkors have each received copy of the above GER
tGcntc from the Marshal, honoraby dischurglng them
from these proceedings. without any faint on their
character integrity or loyalty.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

tho ruined homes The numhoress graves fresh in every
part Of the South atostod the folly of those who up
braided East Tennessee because che would not nave her
nIrt in the Of her country. COpd those alone VINO
made tie war have been made to suffer for H. u had
been we'll But The concentrated woes Of war had fallen
upon his portion Cf his State. Col. Taylor went lnto
the details OF her votes before the outbreak OF hnsues
He was tied 10 appear before the people a New YORK
and 10 address them at length some future occasion
With three cheers for East Tennessee, the meeting
Gdinarned at q late honr.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

ANNUAL BALL.-lho members Of the Mutual
Base Ban Tut gave their first annual ball NJ the City
Assembly Rooms on Monday evening. The rooms were
brilliantly decorated and everything passed of In tue
poarantest monuer under the supervision of Mr. Arson
y. Taylor ard Othors Tho Mutual club for number
Il rust has been tho Champion Bare Rail Club
Of New Yord and thor meeting contains trcpkce
in tie shape Of balls won ron o'uoft every dlb n
his city AID EroOkAu.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

BOARD OF tCouYCLMEN.- The Councilmen
met at ! O'Clock YESTERDAY The President, Jas. Hayes
esq in The chnir The resolution oi thc Aldermen TO
give the Committee on Eotrcnohmont md Reform
power 10 send for persons aud papers was referred 10
The Committee ou Law The rcHOlution 81 tue Alder
mon, Iolhiidiug tie Hudson River Railroad Company
to run more than one car together ovor their tracks
coucurred in Tho resolution approprisng s25 GEO 10
receive the returning regiments was aiso concuued IN
Adjourned IL Thursday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02
CITY FEE NE.

Events TO COME OFP.-Grand Promenade
Concert IN aid of the Charity Fund of the 4th Regiment
N US N. c., at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music this
evening.
Annual ball Of the Tnsmiths Protective Union, at
the City Assembly Rooms this evening.
Lecture this evening at the Cooper Institute by Anna
f. Dickinson, on Words for the Hour"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02
NEW JERSEY ITEMS.

THREAT TO SHOOT A UNITED STATES MAR
sHAL-Deputy United States Marshal Benjamin. ac-
compHuied by two COnstables. Sunday afternoon
visited the house OF Martin Kelly, liquor dealer at
No l2i Steuhen street Jersey Ciy for she purpose Of
arrestng him by the United States District Court for
refusing pay the license fee. Upon making known their
business Kelly drew revolver and threatened the life
Of any one that dared 10 lay hands him. The officers
therefore departed without having accomplished their
purpOse
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIyE.-InB PHRBS-
JOURNAL for FEB contain. large number OF Por
traits with sketchc, Of character sccordug 10 Physiology
Phenolos and Ply .onomy Only IS cents BY rst Post or
4 50aye4r
Address FOWLER & WELLS sos Broadway y. \.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02


4 BIT OF ADVICE WHICH COSTS NOTHING
Let any man who has house which he considers object
90 protect nom burglars seek Interview a lis house or
Office with r. HoLxEs proprietor OF the BIRGAR ALARM
TELEGRAPH No. 232 Broadway. by addressing hnn note
II his method after UNDERSTANDING PERFECTLY 10 consid
cred perfect one adopt tiff not. no harm done.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

RETURSED.-Bark Tempest Of NewLondon,
Hinkley. from Ehzabethport, with cargo Of coal
bound to Aspinwan Sailed the 25h ult, and the
third day out during heavy swell sprung aleak and
had feet water in the hold. VIII have to discharge
cargo for repairs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

An amendment confning tho term OF enlistment 10 IL
The COMMITTEE rose and the House at halfpas; no.
al
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

CRmE IN JERSEY CiTY.-There We're 50 per
sons arrested and committed 10 the City Prison 10
various oHenses for the month ending February J..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

HUDSON COUNTY CoURT.-The criminal trials
In tho Hudson County Court will commence this
(ruesday) morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-02

The OPERA.-Don Giovanni will be produces
at the Academy tomorrow evening.