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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08
Going down Hill.
A" KICK" VS.. A" LIFT"

"That looks very bad" exclaimed
farmer White with an impressive shake
of the head, as he passed neglected
garden and broken fence in one of his
walks.
"Bad enough" was the reply of the
companion to whom the remark was
addressed, "neighbor Thompson ap-
pears to be running down hill pretty
fast. / can remember the time when
everything around his place was prim
and tidy"
cit is quite contrary now," returned
the farmer. House, out-buildings, and
ground show the want of the masters
care. am afraid Thompson is in the
downward path"
"He always appeared to be a steady
and very industrious man." rejoined
the second speaker, "I have pair of
his boots on, and they have done me
good service"
81 have generally employed him for
myself and family" was the reply,
and must confess he is good work
man, but nevertheless l believe | shall
step into Jack Smiths this morning
and order new pair of boots that /
need. / always make it rule never
to patronize those who appear to be
running behind hand. There is gener-
ally some risk in helping those who do
not help themselves"
"Very true; and as my wife desired
me to see about pair of shoes for her
this morning, / will follow your exam.
pie and call on Smith. He is no grea,
favorite of mine, however, an idle, quar-
relsome fellow"
! Sand yet he seems to be getting
ahead in the world" answered the
farmer, +" and l am willing to give hin
lift. But / have an errand at tn,
butcher's-step in with me a moment
/ will not detain YOU"
At the butchers shop they met th'
ueighbor who had been the subject o
their previous conversation. He Ger
) tainly presented rather shabby ap
, pearance, and his choice of meat ther
: was regard for economy, which dit
r not escape the observation of farme
White. After few passing remarks
the poor shoemaker took his leave, an,
the butcher opened his book with a
a anxious air, saying as he charged tn
q meat -
It It 81 believe it is time Thompson an
p l came to a settlement. Short account
II make long friends"
7 "Indeed have you heard of an
at trouble, neighbor White?
,r "No, l have heard nothing; but
:, man has the use of his eyes. You kno
~ l never trust any one with money VIII
= is evidently running down hill"
"Quite right, and l will send in m
= bill this evening. have only delaye
le on account of the sickness the POI
II II man has had in his family all winte
ne a l suppose he must have run behir
D. hand little, but must take care
esf number one."
~ Speaking of Thompson, are you
of observed by-stander, who appear'
to take an interest. "Going down hi
his is he? / must look out for myself, the
de owes me quite large sum for leat
ley er. l did intend to give him anoth
n1 a~ months credit; but on the whole
]. guess the money would be as safe
' my own pocket"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08
SHERIFF,s SALE.

DY virtue of an Execution issued out of and
I'D under the seal of the Circuit Court for the
County of Cass, and State of Michigan, to me di-
rected and delivered, have levied upon and shall
sell at public auction, at the Court House in the
village of Cassapois in the County of Cass afore-
said, on Thursday the 18th day of December, A. d.
ls6O at o'clock in the afternoon, the following
thirty-on (3l,) thirty-two go, thirtyth (s3
and thi.ty-four (34,) in the original plat of Dow
agiac village, in the County of Cass and State o
Michigan.
Clarke SPENCER, Attorneys
Dated at the Sheriff's Office, in Cassapolis, thi
2etb day of October, A. ID. 1850. novl-26w7
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08

az A certain divine gave out a
psalm to his cloristers, who attempted
tc set it to a new tune but, having
made blunder, the clergyman, when
he came to that part of the litany.
sLord, have mercy on us miserable sin.
ners." in his turn made another blundei
and read it as follows "Lord have
mercy on our miserable singers"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08

"a Nature, that we may not be DIS
gusted and discouraged with beholdIng
our own internal deformities, has wise
ly and kindly turned the sight of the
eyes entirely outward
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08

and ]. y. Cleveland (See description and
contents in N. Y Tribune of July 25) new
supply just received at ~
Dowagisc, August 10th, 1880.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08


Each season has its own peculiar
beauties and glories. Winter has its !,
domestic comforts and its fireside rev.
elry-Spring is rich in its fragrant
winds, flowers and bird sohgs-Sum-.
mer has its fruits, its rich harvests, and
yellow grain fields, which sway like the
waves of the sea before the rushing
Autumn has its mellow
and somewhat saddened spIendors in
which we think there is something
more exquisite stiIl'' than can be
claimed for either of the other seasons.
When we look at Winter, Spring and
Summer in "Fancy's glee," we feel we
are not robbing them of any tribute
which is due to them, five say with
Burns:
Though this was fair and that was Draw
And yeu the boast of a. the town,
sighed and said among them a.
Ye are ma Mary Morrison"
Autumn is our Mary Morrison, and we
are familiar with every s'blink of her
bonnie black eye," and every Pallas
like tone of her "vermil -tinctured lip."
She comes before our mind in its
dreamy hours as Egeria did before Nu-
mas. She is the embodiment of all
beauties which charm the sense, and
there is so much richness, strength, ten
derness, poetry and eloquence in her
discourse, that, if the ''revolving Year"
were a monarchy and not a republic,
she would certainly be entitled to the
throne.
What delicious influence comes ovs
er the mind while the witchery of In
dian summer fingers in the haze that
hangs over river and plain, and the ar
tist-Iike efforts of the frost spirit are
visible in the countless hues that are
painted on each hillside? Go away
from the dust and discord Of the city
at this season, and those sweet south
winds that rifle the fragrance of the
crocus and hyncinth in early spring,
and though you will not see the blue
violets nesting near the turf, nor hear
the hum of busy insects in the melo-
dies of love making birds, yet, if yon
are either poet or philosopher, you will
find ample compensation for the absence
of such "sweet influences" in the de-
lights, which crowd you. The leaf
which, parting in the "eddying guest
as it descends to the ground, breaches
a more eloquent sermon, utters a richer
philosophical discourse, and chaunts d
more poetical hymn than ever escaped
the lips of humanity. Many are the
luxurious visions that we have fel,
} while reclining. at full length under
some monarch oak, and listened to the
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08

~ Dr. "a. =. y ones,
6 WG,SSsspl l.Ssss sSissssslsf'S1g sss S..ss%aa 'Iiss%
of this VILLAGE. and surrounding country, that he
has permanently located himself in this place. and
opened an office for the practice Of DEsrIsIsr in
an its departments, over PorrERs 0uS SHor;
on front street where he may be found, prepared
at all tunes TO make 4 variety of styles of Dental
Plates, to suit the various tastes. and also 10 40
all the various operations in Dentistry In neat
ness and durability. his work is unsurpassed.
A. c. jones'.
Dowagiac, July 80. 1850. aug2-16tf.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08
DoWAGIAc NURSERY.

DOWAGIAC NURSERY.
SEELEY 4 COLE, having established themselves
in the Nursery Business in this village, will fur
nish TO order Fruit and Ornamental Trees Law
ton Blackberries, Cherry Currants, Grape Vines
Evergreeus, and every variety of Shrubbery.
e~Ofice on the corner Of Commercial ST., neal
T. p. SEELEY, M D.
WIN. p. COLE.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

H. b. DENMAN,
Banking and Exchange Office, Dowagiac, Mich;
Buy and sell Exchange, Gold, Bank Notes, and
Land Warrants. Pay interest on School and
Swamp Lands, and Taxes in all parts OF the
State
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-11-08

This poem appeared in the London Morning
Chronicle just forty years ago. reward of 80
guineas failed to bring out its authorship nor is il
vet known:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24

Africa" Has the natural increase Of the
negroes stopped, that "if more cotton Is to
be raised II must be raised in Africa1" Itis
generally thought that the natural increase
is going on pretty lively. If we take the
ratio Of increase Of the cotton produced dur
ing the last twenty years, by the same body
Of negroes, with their natural increase"
and apply Ito the future, we may find that
II will make considerable more cotton than
the present quantity. What is to stop it2
Slaves propagate faster than free laborersi
much faster than free negroes in this coun-
try. So that, really, in the productive as
pect ofthe case, slavery viii beat freedom,in in
a long race. This, to theologians Of the
Gazette school, who hold that TO increase
and multiply is the chief end Of man, proves
slavery to be the anormal condition" of the
human race.
If we are to wait for ''the peaceful solu.
ton of the negro problem" until the natural
increase of the negroes stops or until AfricS
produces cotton at two cents o pound, To
supply the world, or until the price of 81, ,60C
slaves depreciates till no body will keeI
them, we think the solution will be ushere6
in with the millennium, or perhaps with the
second advent Of the devil; but it is not tn,
less edifying to see the devout resignation o
the Gazette to the providence Of 'produc
tion "
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24

SINGULAR FIRE. Yesterday morning at
ten o'clock fire of an uncommon kind oc-
CURED in the middle of the street, at the
corner of Ninth and Main. One of Johnsons
light Daguerrean cars was standing near the
entrance to his gallery, receiving large
supply Of stock for trip to the South. The
operators and driver had just completed the
packing of every thing very carefully for a
long journey, and were bidding farewell to
their fellow-operator Of the gallery, when
the horse, spirited animal, took fright al
something passing, and ran off with the
wagon. The great excitement, which was
of course the result in that crowded thor
oughfare, was very soon. increased by the
wagon upsetting hut much more SO when 6
body of dense smoke and flames was seer
making its way out Of the front door. TIL,
commendable activity and intelligence of {
| crowd of neighbors, to whom Mr.. johnson
| owes many thanks, soon brought a gooC
supply of water, and nothing but a goot
| supply would have been sufficient, as tn
flames were fed by several bottles of ether
alcohol, benzine and varnishes. The fir
was extinguished in quarter of an hour
but the cause of it is uncommon. There hal
been no light or fire used in the wagon. /
| is supposed that some match ignited by fric
ton and set fire to the infiammable content
of some ofthe broken bottles. Mr.. Johnson
loss by fire and water we understand to b
not more than $3.50. 80
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SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 23.-The Repub-
licap State Convention met in this city yes
terday noon, and organized, with James
Cook for President.
Hon. E. d. Morgan and Robert Campbell,
the present incumbents, were, by acclama-
tion, nominated for reelection for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor s. Fl. Barnes for
Canal Commissioner, and James r. Bates for
State Prison Inspector. VIM. Cullen Bryant
and James o. Putnam were appointed Elect
ors at large.
The resolutions indorse the platform Of
the Chicago Convention, and ratify its NOM
nations for President and Vice-President;
eulogize the administration of Governor
Morgan, and repel the charge of corruption
against the last Legislature, asserting that
not measure which has been characterized
as unjust and corrupt could have passed the
| Legislature without the unanimous vote o.
the Democratic members. The resolutions
relate almost entirely to local affairs.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, August "a Luther
| Hanchett was nominated for Congress by
| the Republican Convention, for the Secont
| District Of Wisconsin, held at Lacrosse, yes
| terday.
BALrIMoRE, August 23.-There is grea
disappointment among the friends of Doug
las, who expected his arrival here to-day or
his way South, by the announcement that ht
has taken the sea from New York tc
Norfolk.
The Republicans have called a public
meeting for tonight. A special police fore
| has been detailed to preserve order. r1
OswEGo, N. Y, August 23.-The larges
| political meeting held in 0swego is as
| sembled tonight. II is estimated that owe
/ 5000 Douglas Democrats are present.
Speeches are being made by Sanfor,
Church, George Aubrey, of Albany; Johl
Laning, of Buffalo, and others.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24
Demoaesb by Rain in PeunsyiyanIa.

Y
PHILADELPHIA, August 2s.-The rain this
morning caused great damage to the Ches-
nut Hill RAILROAD. A culvert on Gresham
Greek was carried away, with the embapk-
ment hfty-eight feet high. A large stone
bridge on the same creek was carried away.
There was much other damage done to
fatms In the vicinity, and many houses were
flooded. No lives were lost, as far az ascer-
taihed. Very little rain fell in the city.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2s.-0n the Schuyl-
kill, at Manyunk, the storm was very heavy.
At Clegg's factory, an out-building, with
steam-engine and large quantity OF cotton,
scofeld', factory and Ritka's mill were
The Reading Railroad was crippled in con-
sequence Of the giving way of an embanks
ment, and trains were unable to run TINS
morning.
The damage TO streets, roads and culverts
| is estimated at $25 900. II is reported that
| Gorga's mill, at Nissahicken, was demolished
| by the food.
| country add to the damage by the storm last
| night and this morning. 1t extended as far
| as Trenton and New Brunswick. Consider
| able damage was done on the New Jersey
/ Railroad between those poiuts. The track
/ on the road via Jersey City was partially
washed away. Several days will be required
to repair the injury. No trains from Jersey
| CITY have passed south of Brunswick to-day.
| The Southern mail was delayed, this after
| noon, on the Camden and Amboy Railroad,
between the meadows, and the canal near
Curbsyille was washed away.
EAsToE, PENN, August 23.-There was no
damage done by the rain to the canals in
| this neighborhood. But little rain fell.
| There are three breaks in the Delaware
| division of the canal below New Hope. Two
weeks time will be required to repair.
| TRENTON, N. j., August 23.-The recent
heavy rain so swelled the small streams as
| to carry away the bank Of the canal in three
| places between Trenton and Princetown,
/ and the railroad track in two places. Five
| hundred men have been at work all day.
No trains have passed the track up to six
/ o'clock p. M. A new road has been built
near Clarksville, temporarily to carry the
trains. The six P. NJ. train was the first to
pass through.
Stephen A. Douglas was on board one Of
the morning trains, and came to dead halt
at Clarksvflle. He went back to Prince
ton, and took private carriage to Knights
town.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24
LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, August 23.--The War De
partment received, to-day, an unusually
large number of dispatches from various
quarters. Captain Smith gives the details
of his victorious battle with the Indians,
twenty-five miles northeast Of Lake Harney,
Oregon. He was inclined to believe that all
the Indians Of that region were hostile.
Colonel Wright has promptly ordered the
artillery and dragons to march at once to
the scene of hostilities. With these Major
Siren was to scour the whole country, and
cause the savages to sue for peace.
Dispatches from Fort Kearney, Nebraska
in giving the particulars of the fight with
the Kiowas and Camanches, near the Repub-
lican River, state that twenty or thirty o.
them were killed. They numbered about
600. On the part of the troops, one private
was missing and two wounded, and five o.
the Indian guides killed.
Intelligence has also been received from
New Mexico, relative to the hostile charac-
ter of the Indians there.
Advices from Camp Cady, California,
mention that an interesting council had been
held with the Pah-utes. Threats were made
and good advice given. If these Indians
can be believed they will preserve friend
ship with the whites.
The receipts into the Treasury last week
were 5 $40, ,00G drafts paid, Sl42, 3OG amount
subject to draft, $4,l24,00o.
The proper military officer in Carson
Valley has collected evidence to show
Mormon resistance to the emigration from
Utah. Sufficient protection has been ex
tended to persons leaving the Territory.
The recent insult to our Consul and fai
at Rio Hacke by the Liberals, or revolution
ary party of New Grenada, has received tn
consideration of our Government, and proba
bly, the Navy Department will dispatch YES
sells to the Atlantic ports of that Republic
for the prevention of similar outrages by tn
Insurgents
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24
Movements of the Prince Of Wales.

MONTREAL, August 23.-The Prince and
his suite left the Parliament House in car
riages at halfpast ten this morning. He
was accompanied to the Champlain Market
Wharf by the corporation, members of the
Government and national societies as a
guard of honor He embarked in the
steamer Kingston, which had been especially
fitted up. The steamer left at eleven o'clock
under salute from the men-of-war and the
citadel. The yards were manned by the
crews, and the crowd cheered Justify.
The weather is beautiful. The New York
Invitation Committee arrived here at eleven
o'clock, and was met at the landing by the
Mayor, the American Consul General, and
many of the leading citizens. The Mayor
welcomed the committee in short pithy
speech. Governor Fish made happy re-
ply, which was received with great ap-
plause. The committee was conducted to
the st. Lawrence Hotel.
Lady Franklin and niece arrived in the
same train.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24

New YoRK, August 23.-A tremendous
rain-storm commenced at about midnight,
lasting till morning. Weather extremely
Ariel, from Aspinwall is here.
A colored man, named Walker was killed
last night at the corner of North-Sixth and
Seyenth-streets, in Brooklyn, by another
negro named Sherwood Kidd.
Two scayengers were suffocated in vault
in Roosevelt-street last night.
1t is reported that Thomas Kelly, a convict
at Sing-Sing, murdered one of his fellow
convicts on Saturday last by stabbing him
with knife. Kelly was sent TO the State
prison for twenty years, few months ago
FOR burglary, and is known to be very des
perate character.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24
CONVICTION NEWS.

MEETING OF THE Cry COUNCIL YESTERDAY.
The Council met at the usual hour yester-
day evening, President GOodson in the
Chair.
A number of small claims were presented
and allowed.
A petition from Lewis Kreiger asking Ii
cense to peddle notions free of charge, was
referred to the Committee on Propositions
and Grievances.
time, been in feeble health, was compelled 10
ask leave of absence, Mr.. Wilcox taking the
chair. This is the first time that Mr.. G.. has
been away from his post since his election,
nearly two years since.
A communication from the City Engineer,
recommending the bowldering of portion
| of Scott and Madison-streets, was referred to
the Committee on Law.
An appropriation of $75 was voted to
Marshal Mclaughlin, on his third quarters
salary.
The resignation of John Battersby, mem
Der from the Second Ward, was received and
accepted. Adjourned.
The MAYoRALTY.-Maurice j. Dudley,
Esq, attorney for Mr.. Foley, has taken twen-
| ty-two depositions in behalf of his client,
and j.. G. Carlisle, Esq, has taken twelve fol
Major Goodson. Both parties will probably
be busy till the time specified by law to close
proceedings (which will be in about two
weeksl in endeayoring to discover illegal
votes but at present no correct opinion ai
| to the final result can be formed. vi
Boy DRowEED.--A little boy named Jamel
McGIency, was drowned, night before last
while bathing In the river, near the moutl
of the Licking. He was about twelve year
old, and his parents reside somewhere OF
Central-avenue, Cincinnati. His body ha
not been recovered. b. toaT8 aN
DnoHAnon or AN ALLEGED FUafIvl
SLAvE.---Anderson Sanders, the negro ar
rested ON ths ferry boat q day or two since
was yesterday relieved from custody Z ap
pearing that he was nee citizen o. onio
but had imprudently crossed the river with
out his free papers. RfHi ~ dognH $40
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24

CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF MADAME
STAHL.-The promised benefit of Madame
Stahl will take place this evening at the
chapel of the Wesleyan Female Institute, on
Vine-street, near Sixth. The programme
contains fantasia for the piano on an air
from Meyerbeer's new opera, lie Pdrdon dt
Pioermei, and Thalbergs famous fantasia
from Don Giopdnni, both of which will be
performed by Sophy Werner. Prof Walters
will sing q romance from .ERryanthe, and
Schubert Baeehin, while Profs. Werner and
Tosso and Mr.. Alfred Little will vary the
entertainment with solos, Duets and imita-
tions, which we doubt not will be quite
agreeable. The benefciore is not in condi-
tion to appear in public but is very much in
need of the substantial aid we earnestly hope
she may receive from the concert this even
| ing,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24
Wonderful Child!

RTIsS TENNESSEE CLAFLIN Is
IVU Second Sight Seer and Astrologer. This young
old. and has been endowed from her birth with
gift such astonishing degree that
she convinces the most skeptical OF her wonderim
She gives Of spsSns s s. nrs
ent and future events Of lfe also Of lost money or
property, Identifying the persons concerned with SO
much cs5tsy az to sSsrge ssye teSS thsr
causes and location, with much satisfaction as 70
merit and receive the confidence Of all who have
consulted her; and many difficult Complains nave
tions.. She can see and point out the medicine 70
cure the most obstinate diseaseseven those that for
years have bafed our best physicisns, and can di:
will cure old Sores, Fever Sores, Cancers, Sprains,
Weakness in the Back and Limbs, Rheumatism and
other complaints Of long standing; and has per-
since lost their sight and hearing or nearly so By
disease. In short, through the assistance of some
superior power, she Is endowed with the healing art
She win point oot to The Ladies and GentismIen t.Iea
exactly those that are dead and living, their treat
ment, disposition and character In life and through
her superior power can cause tranauility ana nepp
or lost property that has not been destroyed ana
prosperity In business matters lawsuits, &C., and
when required will go into an unconscious state and
friends, whether dead alive and through her they
will tell the inQuiring friend their situation ana
whereabouts, with all the events of life since they
last met; and persons born In certain months, and
on certain days Of the year destined to be lucky
in selecting lottery tickets that will draw valuable
Prizes through her directions Lawyers, Doctors,
and many 9er az Ssh spd
given evidence Of their entire satisfaction.
Her residence Is 351 Sixth-street near MOUND
CINCINNATI where she may be consuitsd ted aP9n az
noon, and from 2 to p. nj. .,.
pBs Consultation Fees, 81. auA-am2dl
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-24

PIrTsBuRG, August 23.-M.-River four
feet six inches by the pier-mark, and at a
stand. Weather clear and warm.
LOUISVILLE, August 23-P. M.-River fall
ing slowly, with four feet two inches in the
Canal. Weather showery this afternoon;
now cloudy, Mercury 78o.