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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
Late from Mexico.
NEW YORK. Dec

.r NEW DIRK, Dec. 81.
The Tribune learns that among the
papers on Thursday transmitted to the
Senate concerning Mexican affairs, was
the project of a treaty with Mexico.
The provisions of which are of such
Importance that it is even thought it
would, if confirmed, lead tolthe with
drawal of England and France from
the Spanish alliance SAD 80 -loT
1t provides that our government
shall pay 100000 to Mexico to be
applied to the satisfaction of English
and French creditors, and for grant
to the United States of commercial pri-
vileges. The adjustment of outstand-
ing debts and the right of transit across
the Mexican territory for troops and
munitions of war. 1t is thought that
the treaty will be speedily confirmed
and sent out aslonce to Vera Cruz. y j
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

BY the steamers America and Arago
we have late news from Europe. The
war feeling in Europe had in no way
subsidized, while the tone Of the French
Pressis desidsdly hostile. More troops
are about being sent to Canads, and
additional war vessels are fitting out
for the American coast Large orders
for grain had been sent to the Black
Sea, and no alarm was felt in London
on the question of sufficient supply in
the event of war with the u. S. The
Queens proclamation prohibiting the
export of munitions of war was being
carried into effect. A large anti-war
meeting was held at Dublin recently.
Gen. Scott returned on the Arago,
much improved in health. Previous to
embarking on the Arago, he had long
interview with Prince Napoleon.
A large staff of medical officers have
been ordered to Canada. Capt. Will
liams, of the Trent, received a letter
from the British Government approx
ing his conduct. AT Lloyd's risk on
American ships have been refused.
The grenadier guard are to hold
themselves in readiness to embark at a
moments notice. Other troops have
been ordered to proceed Immediately
to Canada.
Later advices are awaited for with
great anxiety, as it is seen that the
course of circumstances may be much
modified by anything that may take
place between the opposing armies in
the interval from now and the arrival
of the British demand. A victory by
the Federalists might, perhaps so salts
fly the mob as to enable the Govern.
ment to act independently; on the 9th
er hand defeat might equally be pro
ductive of pacific tone. AT the same
time, however, there is danger that the
bad features of the situation may be
aggravated by the intelligence of some
new offence on the part of the Federa
officers. t a t.fe
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
Interesting from Missouri.

SEDALIA, Dec. 20.
Col. Palmer's brigade arrived here
last night, and Gen. Pope is expected
to-day. All information from the West
and North is to the effect that no eff
forts have been spared to send Price
an ample supply of clothing for the
winter. All, or nearly all, has fallen,
or will fall, into our hands. Nearly
two hundred heavily laden wagons are
already in ourpossession, together with
a large quantity of ammunition and
arms, a thousand horses, tent and camp
equippage, etc., and between eighteen
hundred and two thousand recruits
been taken prisoners. major Hub
bard of the First Missouri cavalry, hes
captured over sixty rebel recruits with
in the past few days, and killed several
others, and taken considerable num-
Der of tents, several wagons, aquantity
of baggage and arms and burned mill
which had been. supplying the rebels
for some time past. Altogether, the
rebellion has received terrible shock
in this section of the country within
the present week. 1t is thought by
many that Price will cross the Usage
to assist his generals, Stein and Slack,
who are now in the river counties with
1000 or 5000 men, to escort recruits
and supplies to their main camp at
Osceola. If he does he will be com
PEELED to stand general engagement,
in which event there issno question,
whatever, but that he will be badly de-
feated and his army entirely scattered.
Early yesterday morning our scouts
brought US information that the large
rebel train and reinforcements, which
we had marched South to intercept,
had divided, and the larger portion
were marching South towards Wayer-
ley, intending to camp at night near
Milford. Gen. Pope brought the main
body of his army into position few
miles south of Waverley, and sent a
scouting force under jeff. G.. Davis,
through few miles south of Warrens-
burg and Knob Knoster, to come on
the left and rear of the enemy, at the.
same time ordering Merrill's cavalry to-
march from Warrensburg, and come
from the right. Col. Davis pushed rap
idly forward and came upto the enemy.
In the afternoon he drove in his pick
cts, and carried strongly defended
bridge by a vigorous assault, and drove
the enemy into the timber, who, finding
himself surrounded, surrendered. 1900
men, including two colonies, one lieut..
colonel, one major, and II captains,
were taken prisoners; also sixty wag-
ons, heavily laden with supplies and
and a large number of horses
and mules fell into our hands. Our
loss was, two killed and IA wounded.
That of the enemy, is considerably
greater. This is the best planned and
executed action of the War, and re-
fleets great credit on the General cem-
and the officers and men who
so faithfully and promptly carried out
his plans. gui oa on aE9 I :-is .tna "a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
Col. MagofIin again a Prisoner.

Thirteen carloads of prisoners, of
those captured the other day by Gen.
Pope, have arrived at St. Louis.
Among them was the notorious Col.
Magoftin, who some time since was
made a prisoner, but was released on
parole, that he might visit his sick wife.
Instead OF returning and surrendering
himself up at the expiration of his time,
he rejoined the rebel army and was in
the late fight, where he was again cap
tured. Of course he will this time suf-
fer death. ssseat7 s1eH a3 10
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
Skirmish near Drainsville.
NEW YORK, Dec. q

-.--Et ~ NEW DIRK, Lee. Il.
A special to the Herald, Washing
ton goth, says; seen. Ord started at
six this morning. His command con-
sisted of four regiments, the Bucktail
rifles, Lieut. Col. Kane, and Eaton's
battery. consisting of two and two IL
pound howitzers. They proceeded on
foraging expedition in the direction
of Drainsville. General Mccall, an
ticipating that they might be attacked,
ordered the LIST and sd brigades to
follow at eight o'clock A. M. The 1st
brigade, Gen. Reynolds, advanced on
Leesburg and took position on Diff
cult Greek to await further. orders.
Two hours later, General Mccall, with
his staff and an escort of Cavalry, fol-
lowed on the same route. Meantime,
General Ord advanced to near Drains
vile, when, his command was sudddn-
lY fired upon by force lying in ambush
in the dense woods adjacent. This
wa, the signal of battle. and brisk
engagement ensued. Gen. Mccall,
who arrived few minutes previously
took command. In a moments time
Eaton's battery was planted alongside
of the Thornton House, and fired rap
idly and with terrible effect in the enc
my's ambush. Col. Kans's Bucktaii
Rifsmen were placed in advance, and
fired upon the enemy whenever they
made their appearance. The rebels,
who had battery of six. pieces, re.
turned the cannonading and replied to
the rifles with musketry. The firing
was kept up same three-quarters of an
hour, when the enemy retreated rapid
ly, our IRE being too hot for them. Our
troops stood up bravely under the
sharp volleys of the rebels. Their
steadiness was praised by Gen. Mccall
and his officers. The rebels took. the
direction of Fairfax Court House, leav-
ing on the field number of their
killed and wounded. Our troops pur-
sued them a short distance and re-
turned. Several bodies of the rebels
were picked up and fifteen wounded
prisoners were taken. General Ord
captured eight wounded prisoners and
two caissons with ammunition. In
their haste the enemy left behind arms
VI al iPIiou, ciotnlES, Oc. 1nelr
loss is estimated at $50 killed and
wounded. Among their killed was
Colonel Thilor, of Frankfort, and com
mander of the LIST Kentucky Regiment
of the rebels. The forces of the ene-
my consisted of three infantry regi-
ments, Ist and 18th Kentucky, and 10th
Alabama, with a cavalry regiment and
4 battery, all commanded by Col. ]. H.
Forney of the 10th Alabama, acting
Br'gadier- General. The dead rebels
were left on the field. The loss on our
side was six killed and eight wounded,
most of whom belonged to the Buck.
tails. Colonel Kane received a SLIGHT
wound. At o'clock P. NJ. our troops
returned to camp bringing in fitv
wagon loads Of forage" as T.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

The hostile attitude of Great Britain
respecting the Trent affair is received
with an unaccountable JOY in Canada.
The people of that province seem to
have caught the war fever in its most
virulent form, and fairly ache to have
their soil made the scene of bloody
warfare. 1t is remarkable that the
journals most bitter in their attacks
upon the 'fYankees' are the ministerial
those in the interest and pay of the
government, and it is they who all
along have been foremost in this bad
work of creating i'll blood toward the
national cause among the prejudiced
sad ignorant people of Upper Can ada.
The Canada papers are filed with
calls for volunteers to turn out, and
militiamen to arm and equip. The
provinces are in fsrment, and, if these
ill-rcgulated newspapers were to be be-
lieved, war would be Inevitable and
close ct hand. As VS. have said, the
people seem rather to like the prospect,
and it is sincerely to be hoped that if a
war does ensue, the inhabitants of Up
per Canada will have enough of it.
Making due allowance for the small
jealousy which has always prevailed in
Canada at the superior prosperity of
the American side of the lakes, and to
government influences that are un-
doubtedly at work, we really cannot
account for the passion and hate
Expressed toward this nation in the
hour of its great peril and trial. The
"whirligig of time" brings its revenge,
aud this nation is only at the beginning
OF its career. Whatever may betide
us now, we are ultimately victorious,
and Canada will do well to remember it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

The landing of General Phelps
force at Ship Island shows the destina-
ton and object of General Buffers ex-
petition. 1t is to thoroughly break up
communication between Mobile and
New Orleans, and menace both those
cities with hostile attack when our
fleets and armies are in readiness for
an onward movement. 1t renders
more perfect the blockade by cutting
off all in-shore navigation, and necss-
states the keeping of large armies on
the gulf shore to protect the exposed
points from the attacks of the federal
fleets and armies. As the federal force
will soon number 10000 men, it is not
likely they are to be sent to Ship Island
merely for blockading purposes. lesao,7
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
ST. Charles, Mo.

st. Charles, No., Dec. Fl.
A preconcerted movement was made
last night by Secessionists along the
North MISSOURI Railroad and rebels re-
Gently returned from Prices army, by
which about one hundred miles of the
road was nearly destroyed, or, at least,
rendered useless. Commencing eight
miles south of Hudson, they burned
the bridges, wood-piles. water.tanks.
and ties, tore mp rails for miles. bent
them and destroyed the telegrapb lines
This was continued to Warrington.
where the work of destruction ceased :.
How many were concerned in this ~.
famous work is not yet known, but
there is mo doubt but that it was q pre-
concerted and Simultaneous movement
OF the citizens along the road, as no sim
gle party could have accomplished so,
mucn IN one night. Three hundred of
the villains are known to have been en-
gagged in the destruction of the bridges
and track at Warrington.
Washington, Sunday, Dec. %.
The victory at Drainsville on the.
part of our troops, is brilliant, especial
ly as they had never been in any action
Letters found on the dead bodies of
rebels show ,theIintenses hostility of the
South tosthe North. One said it was
for the Federalists to remain
much longer on the Potomac. a7a..i.- -,
The effect of the news from England
and the pressure of Congress, will COM
pei Nc Clellan to advance, and in such
eyenta victory by the Confederates is
certain. l. hes ei-f.i 7is-s 1i y .fss s.r
'- Palmyra, Mo-, Dec. %.
Major Mckee with lO3 men, of Col
Bishops regiment, encountered and re-
pulsed 400 rebels, four miles south of
Hudson, and killed twenty, and took
seventeen prisoners and thirty horses.
Five ofaour troops were slightly woun-
died. p fsois eai 10 s-saigsio1r .fifa ts3n
The rebels had attacked stocktrain,
captured all the stock, holding the rail-
road men as prisoners, and were in the
act of unloading the stock when the
train, stock and men were res cued by
our troops,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
~ Death is still busy in the Mich:

a. Death is still busy in the Michi-
gan Regiments. We learn from st.
Louis of the death of Jasper Y Dung
and VIM. F. Cheneck, of Kellogg's
Second Cavalry. At Port Royal up to
Dec. 18th the following deaths, not
reported, have occurred in the
Eighth Michigan: -.
John H. Davis, Company K, Dec. 4.
Luman Hare, Company E, Dec. 4.
Cyrus III. Delano, Company G, Dec. 4.
Jonathan X. George, Co. G, Dec. l..
John Patro, Company F, Dec. I.
VIM. Smith, Company X, Dec. g.
VIM. Brown, Company d, Dec. o.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

.sB In the ease of the Perthshire,
mentioned by the Prresident's Mes
sage,) which had been illegally detained
by National cruiser, the claim Of the
owner has been honorably and prompt.
ly respondedto by the United, States.
and the Secretary of the Foreign Of.
flee says that the President would rec
ommend Congress to appropriate g.,
600 as compensation to the owner.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

CoNNEcrIcUr. = The Republican
State Central Committee has issued a
call for all the people who are in favor
of sustaining the present national Adj
ministration in vigorous prosecution
of the, war against treason and rebel
lion, and of maintaining, at all hazards,
the Constitution and the Union of the
United States, to meet in convention
at Touro Hall, in Hartford, on Thurs
day, january 18th, for the purpose of
nominating candidates foriState officers.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

az "A member of the Arkansas
Legislature and thirty citizens Of
that State recently arrived at Rolla,.
Missouri, and joined the Union forces
under Colonel Phelps. They represent
the people of the northern part of
Arkansas as being truly loyal, and that
their seeming allegiance to theSouthern
Confederacy is merely a pretense to
save themselves from secession marau-'
ders. fas ~ - q -, e
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
> Arrival of the Persia. :

Three Days Later from Europe
] What they sag on the Continert.-
Sudden Death of Prince Alert
Earl Derby'e Suggestion.
ST. JOINS, N. F., Dec. 23.-The
steamer Persia passed Cape Race on
Saturday night. French papers at
Marseilles, Havre and Bordeaux, ad-
vised the Government to preserve strict
neutrality in case of war between Eng
land and the United States
Some Paris papers, however, advo-F
cate the energetic intervention of
France. The Opinione Rationale, the
liberal organ, says France should follow
the example of England, should the
latter recognize the Southern Confed-
racy. e...
Austrian papers are of opinion that
the outbreak of war between England
and America would renaoUe the only
barrier IN Europe against French am
6ition, and that France would begin
war against Germany A steamer
sailed on the 10th for Canada, with l.
100 troops.
Prince Albert died on Sunday noon,
the 18th, of gastric fever. His illness
had not previously been considered
dangerous. I la ,.sra.-,l. : ears4ssei
The Liverpool Mercury states that
the Earl of Derby has been consulted
by the Government, and approved its
policy in the American difficulty, and
suggested that captains of outward
bound ships signalize English vessels.
That war with America was probable.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
wThe regular trains between New

a. Theregular trains between New
York and Washington being often de-
layed by the great body Of passengers
they are required to- carry, the roads
have'decided to put 3n fourth through
train, and will carry soldiers on no 9TH
Ell. This willhghten up the regular
passenger traiu.sia, ssoA sgs ssiss1sN
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

THE negroes at Fortress Mon
roe are now regularly employed by the,
Government at a rate of not less than
eight dollars month, to create fund
for their own subsistence. Tits stated
that besides paying their own way they
have accumulated a fund of over $s,.
600, under the operation of this system.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26
~A general Court Martial e.

W y general Court Martial for
Gen. Heintzslman's division is in session
at Fort Lyon. Among the members
of the Court we find the names of Col.
FL. d. Terry, 5th Mich; Capt. VIM.
Humphrey, I'd Mich; Capt. Edwin D.
Pierce, Sd Mich. 80 8
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

~ Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has
assumed editorial charge of the hide
pendent, and the paper has changed
hands. Mr.. Beecher appears in very
handsome salutatory.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

az The issue of treasury notes is
suspended for the present, fifty millions
having been put forth, as; 81 8 7sb 81
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

sW Gen. Burnside's expedition will
not move until after Christmas, but
surely before New Years. aoes,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

T8 Ex-Minister Jones, of Iowa has
been arrested on a charge of writing
letters from Bogota to Jeff. Davis,
protesting the utmost anxiety for the
success of the disunion movement, and
promising TO join him on his return
from New Granada.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

.HGg-- rRlDAf, Dec. ~. 4t5> n4I3
In the. Senate petitions were pre-
sented for the removal of Jesse d.
Bright, and for the establishment of a
system to exchange prisoners. Mr..
wilson offered a joint resolution, ,ex-
pressing recognition of the gallantry
OF General Lyon and the soldiers under
his command. at Springfield, which,
after some eulogistic remarks by
Messrs.. Pomeroy, Dixon, and Foster,
was passed. Mr.. Saulsbury's resolu-
ton calling on the Secretary of War
for a copy of the proclamation of Gen.
Phelps, and by what authority it was
made was taken up, and after consider
able discussion, was laid on the table,
after which the Senate adjourned,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-26

and supported it in lengthy speech in
which he severely criticised the acts OF
the government, and urged an advance
of the army. Mr.. Carlisle replied in an
able speech, referring especially to the
propositions which had been made for
arming the slaves. If. this were done,
he felt sure that the army would melt
like snow. Mr.. McDougal also .op-
posed the resolution, and on motion of
Mr.. Grimes it was tabled. The chair
announced as the committee to investi-
gate into the general conduct of the
war, Messrs. Wade, of Ohio, Chandler,
of Michigan, and johnson of Tennes-
see. The resolution from the House in
regard to adjourning over until the 9th
of January, was laid on the. table.
The Judiciary Committee reported
back to- the House, yesterday, the joint
resolution directing and requiring the
provost court at Alexandria, Virginia,
to retain and safely keep in custody any
property as that of persons engaged in
aiding the rebellion against the United
States, until the further action of Con
gress touching the same. The resolu-
tion was passed. The resolutions of
Mr.. Elliot on emancipation then came
up, and Mr.. Harding made an elabo-
rate speech against them, after which
they were referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary by vote of n to 81.
The report of the special committee to
inquire into the government contracts
was then presented. The committee
nave held sittings in Washington, New
York. Boston, New Bedford. ST. Louis.
caro- Ghicago, and Harrisburg /; have
travelled over SIX thousand miles and
examined two hundred and sixty-five
witnesses, and have spent about IS 900.
The Cataline case they have inyestiga-
ted, but not with any great results.
They accuse no one Of dishonesty, but
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WINES AND LIQUORS.

YY,HE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE IS RESPECTFULLY.
i solicited 70 the superior quality Of Hammers fresh
brcwcd Champagne Ale This ale brewed fresh a, an
sons Of The md IT'S keeping quality especially that
for any l-nga OF time Charge sl2 per hid So per Bill
delivered any part of the city of New York. Payment
delivery Orders 10 Hammers Brewery In Rar,
lem, win na attended 10 with despatch.
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RAILROADS.

HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD TRAINS Fer ALBANY,
Ill Troy the North and West leave Chambers street at
aud II A. NJ, and $50, 8 and 1918 Z. NJ.
~ sammeI Arrangement train for Albany Troy
North and West leaves TwenysiSh street Station IL A.
~ For local trains SEQ .iton table
joan BuA5GlII. Assistant Superintendent
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4 GREAT QUANTITY OF CAST OFF CLOTHING
IA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Carpets and Jeweiry wanted
supply the Western market | pay as folows:-For six
dresses from $40 to $780, from 46 to $ from
81 50 TO S. Call address Ducas avenue,
between Tweny.tonrth and Twcntyffth streets Ladici
by u.
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sITUATIONs WANTED-MALEs.

A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD ADDRESS AND GOOD
"A business capacity, who is now travelling through the
state OF New York for house tn this city would take with
him some additional busness might travel in other States II
Office. ~
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SITUATIONS wANrED-FEMALEs.

vNANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE Girl. A SITUA
~ ZION rs good plain cook and rst washer and iron
cr, or would do the housewurk family; object
ton to the country good city reference Apply lis wes
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A EZEKJELS OLD STAND-LADIE6 AND GENTS
IA obtain the following prices for their caso Wear
ing APPAREL From IS 4z for silk dresses; s. SIG
for COATS and from 81 to % for pans also jewey
a. note by post punctualy attended to by EZEKIEL
l34 Seventh avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets. Ladies attended TO by Mrs. e.
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A RARE CHANCE-LADIEs AND GENTLEMEN-I
IA want n large lot Of cast OF Clothing for the Western
price for them by calling addressing N. Ellis No. 9S
Seventh between streets
ladies attended by Mrs. Ellis.
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A GREAT DEMAND FOR CLOTHING LADIES AND
"A gcncmen. tot Of or Clothing, Furni-
city, BY calling on or addressing NJ ABRAHAM @ seventh
avenue between Twenty TWEEN streets La
dies attended TO by Mrs. A. MI II :
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RIO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF NEW YORK,
| brooklyn and vicnities.-I giving highest
cash price for and genemen's on Clothing Nv
osur addressing note to J. A. No. 100 Eighth ave.
lion. Entrance private door.