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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
MONEY lost in Coppection.

| 14VAAcy AOSS IN OOUucCtAOus
1t proves not SO easy to saddle mil
itary despotism On the country as some
persons imagine, by the use of money
to influence elections. The election
in Connecticut has shown us just what
the worst circumstances and the ex-
tremest efforts in that direction can do,
and after all the people of that State
never enjoyed liberty as they do at this
moment. Not one armed man rattles
his sabre in the ears of the free repub-
lican citizen there, and not half a
dozen of the thousand excellent mill
tary bands hired to parade the democ-
racy of that State previous to the cleo
ton remain in blast. The heavy con-
tributions sent from New York to the
principal towns no doubt influenced
many of that class of voters who train
with the most liberal crowd, as we see
in the votes of New Haven, Bridge
port, Middletown and Hartford. If
there had been fewer thoughtful citizens
anda greater preponderance of easy
made and easy moulded voters in the
towns, it is not impossible that the
money spent so profusely would have
carried the day; but nearly everybody
felt that, where ten new votes could be
bought up, at least five Disguised free
men would turn in the opposite direc-
ton, and save the State.
Every circumstance conspired to IA
vor the attempt to wrest the control of
the State of Connecticut from the Re-
publicans. The manufacturers had
been piled with every threat in regard
to southern patronage, and the spirit of
the strikes had been infused among
workmen as far az possible. Every
evil and misfortune accruing to business
for year past was sworn upon the Re-
publicans, and all the usual reasons IA
voring a change of power to other
hands were on the side of the demo-
Gratis. To be sure, they had no ex-
pressed principles, and no positive doc
trines on any subject which could be
spoken aloud in Connecticut; but this
lack of principles is nothing new to
that party. 1t was intended to carry
the election by mere fuss, parade, and
hullabaloo, for something nobody knew
what, and against some small pretend
ed evils which happened to be at hand
for use. The scheme failed, however.
The cost of the affair must be set down
to loss, and not to profit, by the worthy
at New York, who gave
from few tens to many hundreds
apiece, and to the executive head of
the nation the affair will form the basis
for second Fort Du Queene homily.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
Republican State Convention.

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. to appoint
twelve Delegates to represent this State in the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, at
Chicago, to nominate candidates for PRESIDENT and
VIcE-PREsIDEyr, will be held in the city of Detroit
on Wednesday, the I'd day of May next, at IL
O'Clock a. NJ. The several counties will send two
delegates for each representative in the lower
branch of the State Legislature. and every organ
lied county having no representative win be entitled
to one delegate.
The following was adopted by the Republican
State Convention, August 18th, 1858: So
Resolced That in the opinion of this Convention
the appointment of any individual to represent any
county in which he does not reside, should not be
recognized in any future Cow mentions, and that the
State Committee be instructed to make calls for
future Conventions accordingly.
The counties of the Upper Peninsula are excepted
from this resolution for this Convention.
~ E. G. WALKER
j. w. TILLMAN
8r frrr G. A. TROWBRlDGR
Elk. Com. of Rep. State Cent'l Committee.
Detroit. Feb. 9Th. 1860.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

PACIFIC RA1LRoAD.-It is under
stood at Washington that the Pacific
Railroad Committee has finally deter
mined upon one road, adopting the
basis of the Curtis bill, with clause
that the route shall touch Salt Lake
City. This would take the road up
the valley of the Platte, and through
the Pixies Peak gold region. 1t is not
probable, however, that any bill will
pass Congress which does not provide
for Southern route also; and this bill
will either be amended to include such
a road or be defeated.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

.W Late advices from Australia
bring the account of recent Polynes-
ian massacre. The schooner Pearl, of
Anitocum, formerly well-known yacht
In Sydney harbor, was captured and
burned at the island of Rubiana, One
OF the Solomon group, and her crew,
eight in number, besides the captain,
were killed and eaten by the natives.
An attempt was also made to capture
the Clarence packet. A similar at
tempt was made upon the cutter ODE
ron. Two of her crew were murdered
while on shore, and thenwo ord sent to
the captain as if from them desiring to
see him. The plan, however, failed.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
M MARRIED.

YIN the 10th inst, at the residence of Amos
RINK nSTRP' 4y rne Rev. s. H. ID. Vaun, THOMAS f.
DoND' Oh ayne, to CLARA FARNOM of Keller.
The fair bride has our thanks for bount;fnl
supply oi CAKE sent us in the care of the officiating
.e'ss man. May peace, prosperity and unalloyed
happiness attend the happy couple to the end of
their days.
IN na Tue morning Of the 9TH inst. by the Rev. E.
biy9na, Wayne Co: Mich, Mr.. j. GILBERT
DIX AN, OF Pennington, Oakland Co. Mich.
70 MISS y; a. JONES, formerly teacher in the
by the same, on the sth inst, at the Parsonage,
Mich ''-'s"' Ae4 f1Sr-i)H~''
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

90 A bill has passed the lower
house OF the New York Legislature,
abolishingthe punishment of death for
murder and other crimes, and substitute
ing confinement in the State prison for
life. The person convicted of murder
is to be considered dead to all intents
and purposes as respects matrimonial
and all civil and property
rights. The crime of murder is not to
be bailable in any case.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
Republican Gain. in WISCONSIN.

In Milwaukee, the Republicans gain
over 1000 on last year.
In Madison, where last year the
Democrats had between 400 and 500
majority, the Republican candidate
came within six votes of being elected,
on Tuesday.
In GAINESVILLE, the whole Republican
ticket is elected, Mr.. Treats majority
for Mayor being 297.
In Racine, the Republican majority
is 375. m
In Sheboygan, the Republican ma
Jorities range from 200 to 400.
In Beloit, the Republican Mayor
John Bannister, is elected, and eleven
out OF the twelve Aldermen are Repub-
licans.
These are only Specimen bricks"
and taken at random. The whole pile.
are of the same complexion.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

~ A naval engagement occurred
on the 10th inst, before Vera Cruz, in
Mexico, between the q. S. ship Sarato-
ga and one of two Mexican steamers
which refused to show their colors.
They fred into boat sent out from the
Saratoga to ascertain their nationality,
whereupon the Saratoga fired broad
side into the steamer of Miramon, and
the action became general. Both
steamers now hoisted Spanish colors,
and after severe engagement Maran
surrendered with most of his men.
American loss were three wounded,
one MORALLY. Mexican loss about fif-
teen killed, twenty to thirty wounded.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
Special Dispatch to the New York Times.
The Contest in Rhode Island.--Scenes al
the PoIls...PrOdigal and Undisguised

che Po,ls...Prodigal and Undisguised
Corruption.
Providence, "Wednesday, April A.
The combined Democratic and Con-
servative Republican ticket is success
fulin this State. The greatest excite
men has attended the election, and
every device which party tactics could
suggest has been employed by both
parties to secure their success.
The open purchase ofy has been
a remarkable feature of the day. The
voters, when led up to the ballot-box,
would with one hand drop in the tick
ct and with the other receive the bride.
The negro vote rated high, some col
ored brethren receiving $50 each.
individuals of comparative wealth de-
clined to vote unless paid to do so.
Voters publicly put themselves up for
purchase. Bids would commence at
80 and run up to $50.
Great good humor and merriment
prevailed all day. The excitement was
intense. Bands of music, banners,
decorated wagons, and hired convey
ances of every description, paraded
the streets from morning till night.
The announcement of Padelford's
unsuccessful attempt to bribe the Town
Clerk of Cranston, undoubtedly lost
him large vote. The action of the
Democrats and Conservatives has been
united; that of the Republicans was
divided.
Il is estimated that $4,000 have
been spent. Large amounts have been
bet on the result. The odds have been
IN favor of Sprague. Padelford men
have shown disposition to hedge.
The Herald's dispatch says:
All day long in this city the excite
ment has been intense. Business had
been neglected, streets deserted, and
the polls thronged. Money has been
poured out by thousands, and men
stood around the polls padded with
bills, openly buyiug voters at prices
varying from five to sixty dollars. One
Individual in this city put bis vote up
At auction, and after spirited bid from
the two parties, it was knocked down
at thirty five dollars to the Union men.
This system of purchase was COM
menced at an early hour of the day by
the Padelford party C?), and as an off
set, their opponents were compelled to
pursue similar course to counterfeit
Observation-Disclosures employed.
The result is that the friends of the
former party soon gave out, and from
that time forward the gains were all IN
favor of Sprague. Nothing like this
public or private wholesale bribery has
ever been seen in Rhode Island
Probably one hundred and sixty thou
sand dollars, between the two parties
have thus changed hands, besides the
large amount invested in bets. The
same system of corruption has pre-
vailed throughout the State, and with
such bare-facednesss that men of pow
erty paying taxes have asked and re-
ceived the price of their votes.
Tonight the city is alive with rejoic-
ing, and liquor is flowing in streams.
The Union party are both delighted
and surprised at the result, having ex-
ceeded their most sangnine expecta-
sS0DB< - tsl. 49, sz
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

TO SEND DELEGATES TO
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION. = The
Kentucky State Central Committee
have issued the following call:
"The several Congressional districts
will proceed to elect two delegates and
two alternates to the Republican Ma
tional Convention, to meet at Chicago,
ILL.,, May 10th, 1860. The Senatorial
Delegates are already appointed, and a
State Convention will be called in due
time at Richmond KY, to appoint State
electors"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

rW Hon. Z. Chandler aud Hon. X.
S. Bingham, of the Senate; and Hon.
ID. G. Leach, and Hon. Henry VALID
ron, of the House, will accept our
thanks for Congressional favors.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

BIG WIGwAM.-The Jackson Citi-
zen says that the Republicans of Jack
son are going to construct big" wig
wan" for holding their meetings in
during the coming campaign.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

az Petitions are pouring into Con-
gress from all parts Of New York,
praying that the reciprocity treaty with
Canada may be amended or rescinded.
Hostility to it is growing more bitter
daily, SO ruinous is it to the interests
of Western New York.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
cMr Rlo;r closed his oose hofo,

w Mr.. Blair closed his case before
the committee on elections on Friday
last making his right to the seat held
by Mr. Bartlett clear and unquestiona-
bic. The frauds committed in the cleo
ton were only paralleled by those in
Kansas.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

sY A bed of iron ore, said to be
inexhaustible, has been discovered on
the lands of VIM. Brasie, at Ypsilanti,
Michigan.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

MoDEsrY.-An Irish corporal, who
now and then INDUCED in nugein of
right good poteen was TINS aecosted
oy the captain whilst standing at ease
1at, what makes your nose so red ?''
riase yer honor," said Patrick /" / al
ways olnsh when / speak TO an officer
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

gAS "A young widow has established
a pistol gallery in New Orleans. Her
qualifications as teacher of the art Of
oueilng are of course undoubted, for
she has killed her mau.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

W The friends of Mr.. Douglas;
claim that majority of the Charleston
delegates from North Carolina are for
him.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12

~ Brigham Young is said to be
starting public schools and academies
in Utah.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
Supervisors Elected.

We herewith give list of the SUI
pervisors, as far as heard from, elected
in this county on Monday week. The
Board stands nine Republicans and six
Democrats, as follows. Republicans in
Roman Democrats III Italic:
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-04-12
Our Subscribers

Elk. Com. of Rep. State Cent? Committee.
Detroit, Feb. 9Th. 1860. "
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-04
FROM LAwRRNCE.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. g.
The jury o. inquest of the Pemberton mill
calamity rendered their verdict last evening"
It is quite lentby, embracing = careful review
Of the testimony.
The Jury find that from all the evidence ad.
duced before them they do not b. liev0 that the
owners Of said mill at the time Of its demolition
ever had reason to distrust its security. The
Jury further find that the fire originating after
the fall of the said mill was caused by the ac-
cidental breaking Of lantern in the hal de of
some person to them unknown, and at the time
actually engaged in aiding, as siSting and res
cuing the sufferers then alive, and beneath the
flooring of the mill upon all Of which several
finds. The jury determine and say that the
direct cause of the fall Of this mill was the
weakness and iusuffcincy Of the cast iron Ehor-
ing that in the thinness Of the brick walls and
the manner Of construction, the length Of span
from one support to another beneath the floor
tinbers, were additional causes and aided in the
general demolition Of the building. That so
far as actnal defects in the cast iron pillars ex~
listed, the responsibility rests on Albert Fuller,
the former contracting agent and fOveman of the
Eagle Iron Foundry then located at West BoS-
ton. That upon Charles. L. BigeOw being the
architect as well as the superintendent Of this
sLuctuIo reat1 All tue res oilllDlilsl oLl8th itOn
an insufficient test Of said Pillars, and from any
and every direct weakness from insecurity ap-
parent in or about tho general construction Of
said buildings, that the walls were laid under
his supervision, the timbers and flooring were
in every respect constructed aAd located as he
originally designed that the lower supports of
cast iron previous to erection had his approval
and were by him adopted, as in all PsrtS safe
and secure. That such inspection Is he re-
quired was given to the iron pillars and that
any want of skill in designing, or any error of
judgment in approving or adopting, and any
want Of due care And caution in property test
ing the different parts oA his part appearing to
that extsnt rendered him responsible for the
direful catastrophe involving the death Of these
~ human beings, Signed by the Cor oner, VIM.
B. Lamb and by the Jury. The inquest was
held in view Ofiho % dead bodies taken from
the Fuins.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-04
Yesterday Afternoons Report.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINsTON, Feb. 8.
The N. Y. Herald'S Washington correspon.
dent, DR.. s. d. Howe, will appear before the
Senate Brown raid committee TO morrow, and
will testify under protest. Mr. Hy att will not
appear uutil next week He has been advised
by his political sdmirers here that he cannot b,
sustained If he attempts to resist the committee
when asked to testify, and learn he has Weld.
ded to their judgment, and will not attempt 70
carry TIE case to the Sapremo Court, but ifoom.
PEELED to testify will DO so under protest.
Gov. Bicks Of Nd, dispatched his Secretary
Of State TO this city to day to pay his eongratu.
lations TO Gov. Pennington upon his election to
the Office Of Speaker, Gov. P. received the
Sec'ry with cOuTtesies due to his position, and
replied to the Gov. of Md. thanking him for
the prompt evidence he offered to his recOgni
tion Cfthe authority Of law against fanAticism.
The Tribune's Washington correspondent
says that at the Rep'n conference yesterday, the
general understanding was that Mr. Forney
should be supported for Clerk There was a
disposition to yield this point without much
hesitation. On the basis Of Mr.. PenninRtons
vote Mr.. FOrney will require two additional to
replace Winter Davis and Mr. Briggs who will
not adopt him. Mr.. PenningtOn's own vote
which was not cast on the ballot for Speaker
furnishes him one. Mr. Riggs of N. ], iS aug,
gsBted for the other.
Mr.. Hofian Of Nd, will be sustained for Ser
geant alarms, and with the aid Of Southern
Opposition members can easily be elected.
The House will adjourn from to morrow till
Monday for the purpose Of allowing the Speak
er time to construct the committees, which can.
not be annouced before the middle Of next week.
No appointments have as yet been rendered ex-
cept the ehairmanShip Of the ComuEtee Of
Ways and Means to Mr. Sherman.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-04
THE BROOKLTN EXPLOSION.

OhooALhAs req. ..
The building which was blown up this aflcr.
noon was an immense structure and usually
contained about go employees, including 100
females. Very few Of the operatives were on
the premises at the time, the catastrophe hav-
ing happened before the hour Of commencing
work.
The engine and machinery were entirely new
and had just been put up By Messrs. Woodruff
Beech, Of Hartford, and wsrs then in charge
Of Mr.. Easton, an engineer in their employ, who
was sent on to suPeTintend the putting up and
testing Of the engine.
The main building, which was Of brick, was
200 feet long and 8 stories high, which is slmost
entirely demolished.
The killed are, Jas. McCracken, Supefinien~
dent and one Of the owners; Jno. n. AmeE. boss
halter; Eastman, the engineer, from Hsrtford;
Theodore Highly.
Among those who had come to the factory
to work for the first time are, Patrick MsNelly,
an apprentice; two meR, names unknown, one
supposed to be another engineer from Hartford,
were also killed
The wounded are Jno Hill, badly hurt in
the spine; JnO. Gallagher. skull fractured; JnO.
Van YcOrhies, badly scalded; Jno Fanell not
expected to live; Daniel Coleman, terribly cut,
not expected 10 recover; Jno MulhOlland, dread
fully scalded; E. II. Smith, leg broken; two
sisters, named Foley, were frightfully cut and
bruised, one having her jaw broken; JnO. Gal-
Ian, badly scalded, will probably die; Arthur
BOrren, compound fracture Of the sknl, and
will probably die; Jno. Warrington, badly hurt,
has had one of his legs smputated and will
probably die Anne e. Garrity, badly burnt
and not expected to live. JnO. Gauity and
Jno Eulholland, mentioned above, have since
died in the hospital.
There were about 25 employees in the build
ing at the time Of the explosion, Of whom 9
were females.
The explosion was supposed TO have been
caused BY the freezing of water in the pumps.
The boiler was torn into fragments. One piece
passed through three Twelve inch walls; an
other passed the yard, striking the building
us11 as drying room, and passed through bo5h
walls.
E0W girls were found, after the explosion,
cling to the rsftsrs Of the building 1aeY
were rescued with but tTifing injuries. It is
feared there ars others stili IN the ruins.
LATER.
Additional Wounded-G. II. Burrows, badly
injured and will probably die. William Crook,
body seslded. Jas. Worthington, badly hurt
Harriet Costigan, injured in spine.
The accident occurred about 7:45, when the
greater part Of the operatives were on their
way to the fastOry to commence their days
work.
Loss on building, SlS,OOOi machinery $1,000
stock $4,000
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-04
LFROnI NFAsHINarnn
W11HIEaroN, ]

MA1hINGIoN, Feb. 3.
Mr.. FomegS eleotion as Clerk of the House,
was affec ~ the votes Of all present Who had
voted to5 3eaksr, and Pennington, toqhsthsr
with thGas Of Horaee r. Clark and Riggs, with
the exception Of mr. Dsvis Of Nd.
Mr. Hoffman alSo received the votes Of the
Republicans sd about half the American vote
and was thus elected Sergeant alarms.
Seven Americans, viz Msssrs Maynard,
Moore, Of Ky, Quarles, Stokes, Hatton and
Smith, Of n. O., voted for Mr.. Underwood.
Mr.. GTOSbEonneT in addition to the Demo
cratic vote, II oeiFed those Of Measra Boilaney,
Bristol, HaEdman, Hill, Leeoh, Of n. c., and
Vance, who belonged to lhe Southern Opposi-
lion.
Thebill introduced in the House BY Mr. Phe'ps
aPProPnstss 3, ,296, 900 for the deficiency Of Ias
year, ending june last and part Of che present
hacal year, sz,4OO,0 900, undEE the law oi 1866,
IN payment Of the officers ard clerks, and Ter
she transportation Of the mails, Tie 81 Sec
tion provides on ahd after the expiration Il
the quarter in which the mail service was per
folmed, sufficient sum TO pay it, and appros
PIRATES $1,000 foE extra clerk hire.
No doubt is entertained that the bill vii
pass next week.
Hon. Clarke B. CoehranO writes that be will
soon be in Washington. and instead Of being
IN . lunslie asylum, he iS residing In The family
Of DR.. Gray, in order to secure medical advies
for chronic constipation and rheumatism.
Mr.. Briggs gave uOtiee in the House to day,
that he would introduce bill granting power
to the Assay Office in New York to coin gold
and silver
Mr.. Scott gave notice Of a bill to establish
railroad and telegraph between the Atlantic
State and California
1he Republicans will again meet 10 confer.
ance, TO morrow, on the election Of q Door.
keeper and Postmasters. The numbeI Of ap-
plieatiOns for subordinate places is unusually
large.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-02-04

GIRL MIssINs.-Miss Anna n Parker, daugh-
ter Of Mr., William Parker, Conductor on the C. &
T. Road, has been missing slncs Wednesday
morning. She is about Is years Of age, ana until
recently has attended the St Clair Street school.
Abou. II o'clock on Wednesday she Isf. the house
and shortly afterwards called ct Capt Barrows'
and enquirod for q nsioe Of his, with vhons sbs
was acquainted. This young lady was NOT AZ
home, and Miss Parker len there, unes which dine
nothing has been seen or heard Of her BY her
friends Inquiries have. been made for her among
her former schoolmRtes, but without avail. In.
formation was given last evening to the police Of
her diHappeSrance. It was supposed most prObs-
bic that she had been sntioed into some house Of
Ill fame and iorcibly detained. The members Of
the police were instructed TO make search for her
in eli the houses Of % Feputs upon their several
Beats, and she may ere this have bean restored to
her parents. Her mofhsr Is nearly distracted il
her anxiety about her lost child. The girl Il small
Of her age, has light complexion, and Light hair,
eui short IN Der neck Any Information "a regard
to her VIII be most jOyfaly received by her parents
ct their residence, No, 20 Ontario street north o
Lake.