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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
ssChronicles'' of the Kansas First Regi-
ment.

-
A member of Company G, of the
LIST Kansas regiment, now in Missouri,
has perpetrated the following serious
paragraphs:
/. Man that is born of woman, and
enlisteth as a soldier in the Kansas
First, is of few days and short of sra
tons"
2. He cometh forth at "reveille," is
present at ''retreat," yea, even at stat
too," and retireth, apparently, at
"taps"
8. He draweth his ration from the
commissary and devoureth the same.
He striketh his teeth against much
<'hard bread" and is satisfied. He FL
leth his canteen with aqua para, and
clappeth the mouth thereof upon the
bung of a whisky barrel, and after a
little while goeth away rejoicing in his
strategy!
4. Much soldering hath made him
sharp; yea, even the sea of his breech-
es are in danger of being cut through.
8. He covenanteth with the credu.
lous farmer for many chickens, and
much honey and milk, to be paid
promptly at the end of each ten days ;
and 10! his regiment moveth on the
ninth day to another post!
6. His tent is filled with potatoes,
cabbage, turnips, krout, and other del
icate morsels of a dulset delicious taste,
which abound not in the Commissary
Department.
z. And many other things not in the
"return," and which will never return
yet, of a truth it must be said of the
soldier of the Kansas First, that of q
surety he taketh nothing which he can
not reach
8. He ireth his Mimic rifle at mid
night, and tho whole camp is aroused
and formed into line, when 10 +! his mess
comes bearing in a nice porker, which
he declaroth SO resembled a secesh,
that he was compelled to pull trigger.
o. He giveth the Provost Marshal
much trouble often capturing his guard.
and possesseth himself of the city.
10. AT such times lager and p~retzels
flow like milk and honey from his gen.
o hand. He giveth without stint
to his comrade, yea ; and withholdeth
not from the lank expectant Hoosier of
the "Indiany Twenty-fourth."
IL. The grunt of a pig, or the crow
ing of a cock, awakeneth him from the
soundest sleep, and he sauntereth forth.
until he is halted by the guard, when
he instantly clappeth his hands upon
his bread basket, and the guard in COM
misseration alloweth him to pass to the
rear, to ease his grippe!
II. No sooner hath he passed the
sentry's beat than he striketh a "bee.
line" for the nearest hen.roost. and.
seizing a pair of plump pullets, return.
eth, soliloquizing to himself: "The
noise of a goose saved Rome, how
much more the flesh of chicken pre-
ssrveth the soldier"
Is. He playeth euchre with the par.
son whether there shall be- preaching
in camp on the Sabbath, and by dex-
terously stunning Jack" from the bot
tom, postponeth the service.
IA. Andmany other marvellous things
doeth he; and 10! are they not already
recorded in the morning reports of
Company G.?
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

W-A skillfal housekeeper says that
the unpleasant odor arising from boil.
ing ham, cabbage, etc., is completely
corrected by throwing whole red pep
psrs into the pot.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
%, 1861. ]. NEWTON BROWN.
Read Vhat the eminent Glass Manufacturer, JOHN
NJ. WHITALL, says Of the BALS1NC
CORDIAL.

DIR. G.. NJ. JACKsoN-Respected Friend Having
for a long time been acquainted with the virtues Of
thy BALSAMIC CORDIAL in Coughs, Colds,
Inflammation of the Lungs, &C., 1 thus freely bear
testimony to its efficacy. For several years | have
never been without it in my family. 1t also gives
ne pleasure to state that | have used it with entire
success in the treatment of Bowel Complaints.
Thy friend truly, JOHN NJ. WHIrALL,
Race Street, above 4th, Philada.
These medicines are for sale by all respectable
Druggists and dealers in medicines in the United
States, Canadas. British Provinces, and West
Indies. at IS cents per bottle. Be sure and get the
genuine, with the signature of G. NJ. JACKSON on
the wrapper of each bottle; all Others are counter
felt. Principal Office and Mandatory, Ais Arch
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. sep26-23v1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

From the RanasOhG Vauey Star, KanawAa, Va.
We are sure that persons suffering with the head
ache, who try them, will stick to them.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

From the Southern Path Finder, NeO Orleans, La.
Try them you that are afflicted, and we are sure
that your testimony can be added to the already
numerous list that has received benefits that no
other medicine can produce.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
DR..
RAlSAmOC CORDIAL

FOR THE SPEEDY cURE OF
Coughs,
Colds, Influenza,
Group, Hoarseness, Bronchitis,
Pneumonia, Diseases of the Boacets,
arising from Cold, Lncipient Consumption, and
for the relief and IF at oil possible
cure of Patients in adCanced
stages Of the Latter
diseases.
The Balsamic Cordial is entirely a Vegetable
production, combining the healing properties of
the Balsam, with the ~invigorating qualities of a
Cordial, producing a combination so well adapted
to the purposes intended, that there are but few
cases of disease which will not, at an early period,
succumb to its healing and life giving properties.
For ages, has the treatment of pulmonary dis
eases occupied the greater portion of the attention
of the scientific of the medical world, but none
acquired more eminence in his treatment of these
diseases, than the celebrated Prussian DIR. Hoof-
land, the originator of the Balsamic Cordial. His
life was devoted to the production OF remedies
that would stand unriyailed. How well he has
succeeded, the American people are able to Judge:
and we positively assert, that no preparations that
the same amount of benefits on suffering humanity,
or have elected so many concentrations from all
classes of society, as the remedies of DR.. Hoofand,
prepared by DR.. q. NJ. jackson & Co., of Philadel-
phia.
The Cordial is designed for a class of diseases
more general and more fatal than any other to
which the people of this country are subject
nent authority, DR.. Bell, says: 81 will not say
that Colds are to our inhabitants what the Plague
and YELLOW FeUer are to those of other countries
but | can aver confidently that they ushef in dis
ease of greater completely and mortality than these
latter"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

From tile WeStern Il. r. Gazette, Chicago. III.
We heartily endorse Mr.. Spalding, and his un-
riyalled Cephalic Pills.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

From the AdUertiser, P~roUidence, RI
The Cephalic Pills are said to be a remarkabl,
effective remedy for the headache, and one of tn
very best for that very frequent complaint which
has ever been discovered.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE, SODA, CANDLES,
~ SOAP, FISH, RAISINS, FIGS, at the Bakery
A. G. TOWNSEND.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
READ THE EVIDENCE.

From j. Merton BrOapn, d. d., Editor of the
Encyclopedia Of Religious KnowLedge.
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines in general, through distrust of
their ingredients and effects, l vet know of no
sufficient reason why a man may not testify to the
benefit lie believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit of others.
l do this the more readily in regard to "Hoof-
lands German Bitters," prepared by DIR. e. NJ.
Jackson, of this city, because l was prejudiced
against them for years, under the impression that
they were chiefly an alcoholic mixture. | am in
debted to my friend Robert Shoemaker, ESQ.,, for
the removal of this prejudice by proper tests, and
for encouragement to try them, when suffering
from great and long continued debility. The use
of three bottles of these Bitters, at the beginning
of the present year, was followed by evident re-
lief, and restoration to a degree of bodily and
mental vigOr which | had not felt for six months
before, and had almost despaired of regaining.
l therefore thank God and my friend for directing
me to the use of them.
Philad'a, June %, 1861. ]. NEWTON BROWN.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

(SASH Paid for LARD at the Bakery.
" A, g. TOWNSEND.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
LUMBERl

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il citizens of Dowagiac and vicinity, that he is
manufacturing LUMBER of all kinds, and stands
ready to fill bills for Houses, Barns. &c. at short
notice. Having a supply of Studding, Joist.
Boards, &c. ON hand, also. a quantity of good
Logs ON the Yard, he feels confident that all those
wanting Lumoer at short n office and a good article
Mill situated onemile west of Dowapiac on
the Greek. JOHN IA OAZTEV IT,.
Dowagiac, October 25th, 1860. oct25-27tf
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
FoR puRIFYING THE BLOOD.

In edVanced Stages
of the Disease.
This Is a remedy so universally known to surpass any
other for the cure of throat and lung complaints, that it
is useless here to publish the evidence of its virtues. Its
unrivalled excellence for coughs and colds, and its truly
wonderful cures of pulmonary disease, have made it
known throughout the civilized nations of the earth.
Few are the communities, or even families, among them
who have not some personal experience of its effects
some living trophy in their midst of its victory over the
subtle and dangerous disorders of the throat and lungs.
As all know the dreadful fatality Of these disorders, and
as they know, too, the effects of this remedy, we need not
do more than to assure them that it has now all the vir-
tues that it did have when making the cures which have
won 80 strongly upon the confidence of mankind.
Prepared by DR.. &c AVER g. CO., Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Dowagiac By N. b.. HOLSTER and Asa
Huntington, and Druggists generally. aug1-15y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

From the Examiner, Norfolk, "a.
Cephalic Pills accomplish the object for which
they were made, viz: Cure Of headache in all its
forms.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12

n account of the extensive business which the
" subscribers have been doing, they have been
obliged to enlarge their Mill, and build New
Machinery in order to accommodate their many
customers. And hoping that they will receive a
liberal patronage from their old friends, they
would again issue their call for Wool for manufac-
turing intn
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-12-12
Fire and Inland Navigation

ItHoNS "OO PtNU q iii CODSISTtHI III TVtHCE
and fair profit.
Especial attention giUen to Insurance of ID WE'LL
NGS and Contents, for terms Of 1 to 5 gear.
The solid service long and successfully tried,
and the many advantages the Etna Insurance
Company possesses in its line, should not be over
looked by those ready to insure and outstanding
their best interests. n
During stringent tines the necessity for re-
liable Insurance becomes an imperative duty-the
ability of property owners to sustain loss being
then much lessened.
Agencies in all the principal cities and towns
throughout the State. Policies issued without
delay, by any of the duly authorized Agents Of the
Company. -
Business attended to with dispatch and
fidelity.
JAMES NJ. SPENCER, Agent,
Oct7-yl-24yl 1894. Al Dowapiac Mich
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09

| good cnnse II viii be in the hands Of Re
pnhhoans.
A committee from this place has gone to
Washington to lobby for the Pacific Rail-
road, all Of whom will try to pass for Union
men. l,is composed Of Tboroughman and
SCOTT, ccesh; Craig, shaky; and Woods,
conditional Union. Mark the trsitorsl We
will probably remain here and drill few
weeks.
july 5th.-A heavy thunder storm coming
up very suddenly in the evening, | was dis
uppoiurru uuout getting my letter OF in this
mornings mail.
We bad stormy night and this morning
the large Gag pole erected yesterday 10 the
centre OF the camp was shivered to atoms BY
lightning. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
| would suggest that the Regiment 60
across the river next time for pole, A. this
was undoubtedly secesh. The beautiful flag
presented by the ladies OF Keokuk to the
Union Guards, floats proudly over Captain
Huston's tent, and the lines OF "Annie, !"
written on the occasion OF it's presentation,
have been read by many besides those to
whom they were addressed.
To. day we commence q rigorous course
Of drilling. Il. s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
Republican County
Convention.

Ine Republicans of Lee county viii meet In Mass
Convention, nj the Court House In Fort Madison,
on saturday, the 2oth day Of July st to O'Clock
NJ, for the purpose of choosing Delegates to the
state CorYenil On. under CALL -S.N+e Gen.
trail Committee, and also Of soliciting County
Central Committee for the coming year and attend
ing to such other business ray properly come
before tbs Convention. At. SHAW,
Chairman Central Com.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09

By the following letter to the Mobile Ad-
vertiser, il will be seen that the statement
made at Cairo, by passenger from New Or
leans. that the Bremen bark loaded with
10000 German mnskets, 1000 kegs OF pow
der, 5000 sabres, h l., had run the block ade
at New Orleans, 10 all . hoax. The dispatch
appeared in our issue Of the 9Th. and it stat
ID that the master Of the vessel succeeded
By hoisting English colors and representing
himself in an English naval uniform, 80.
MOBILE, June 28, '6l.
DxAa SIs: The telegram shown you yes
terday BY ". led you to believe the sehoone,
Decinda .had arrived safely Ut New Orleans
from this port" This vessel 10 loaded with
grain at New Orleans and has not left thn,
port--her cargo IL being taken out and sold
No vessel has arrived 1t New Orleans or al
this port since tho Oregon was fired into.
The block adinE squadron have probably
taken the schooncrs Fanny, located With rail.
road iron, Three Brothers and Z shme, load
% with salt. bound here and the Olive
Branch and Benbusy from this por. TO New
Orleans. Yours, respectfully,
L. p. HILL 4 Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09

Recent explorations have quite exploded
the old prstenee that the largest Cities IN the
world would DO found 10 the Orient. There
10 nothing, aftsr I'll, either 10 China Or ia
pan, or any whore else, that can vie with Lon.
don, in point Of sise, population, manufac-
lures and commerce. Paris, indeed, comes
highest London 10 these and other respects
but shs 10, nevertheless, some distance bs.
bind the elder city. Bv the census, just
made, tho population Of London 10 stated II
$780, 600, showing " increase within abco'
six years, Of nearly SOC. 900 persons. 10 this
particular il u probable that London surpas.
ses every other CITY In the world.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09

PARE AS Low As BY ANY OTHER
ROUTE.
lx-Ask for Tickets by the Great Wabash Valley
Route and be sure you get them
IA New and Elegant Sleeping Cars are run from
Quincy TO Lafayette ego miles SO that passcngers
can ct good nights rest while pnrsuipg their
journey.
SA~ baggage Checked from Quincy to all impor-
tant places East and south.
n. B.s-Tsckets for Sale st the corner 81
Main and Second streets, Keokuk, lows and ct the
Company Ticket Office, "a Front at, Quincy, Ill.
e. e. SMITH,
General Freight AID Ticket Agent,
Quincy, Illinois.
-TEA.EKGMr Ascrs. ?
july3dim kEDkUh, IOWA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
REPUBLICAN STATE G0NYEaTaeR

A State Convention of the Republicans of Iowa
IL called to assemble by their delegates at the City
o. PCS asssEes, al 10 uaciocK A. NJ. on ednes day
July sist. 1857, for the nomination Of officers to be
elected at the general election in October of this
year. Candidates ars to be selected for the Offices
OF Governor, Lcuter ant aovernor. and one j adSe
OF the Supreme Court. The Convention will take
such other action may, in It's opinion cont
TO the success Of the Republican party.
Every organized county viii be entitled to one
delegate in the Convention, and one additional del
ecate tor each 200 votes, and for any additional
frac ton 1T 100 votes cast ut the last Gem
eral Election for Hon. Abraham Lincoln as presi-
dent If the United States.
Republican County Central Committees are re-
qnestfd to call their conventions to select their del
egates In the ratio above stated and for efficient
organisation preparatory to the cabvsss.
HIM. HOXIE,
Chairman State Central Committee.
SAMUEL F. MILLER. Lee County
l. B. MEArxH.~ p~vf-,
Csc. A. HAwLgY, Decatur
Lswm II skITH, Kossuth
w. ID. FAIRFIELD Floyd
IL. g. HENDERSON, Marshall
J. X. EgRpHAn. Mahaska
W. A. WARREN, Jackson
Ii. H. TUTHiIL, Cedar
8. j. w. TABOR, Buchanan
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
UREA, Mo-, July 4, 1861.

UREA, Mo-, July 4, 1861.
While enjoying oil the blessings Morpheus
could bsstow upon poor weary mortals, we
were aroused last night by the guards alarm,
assuring US that danger was At hand. In
comparatively no time at all we we're in ranks,
ready and willing for . fight; but, after
standing until We we're nearly frosen, We
were ordered back to our tents, not feeling
very we'll pleased with our first experience
in 6ghting.
The sun of the eighty. fifth birth day Of our
glorious republic rose this morning in all its
-spleaae# 70 spread ito rays over nation in
volved 10 war, and as warriors Ne resolved
to have warriors celebration. AT . .. m.
We formed For dress parade, then marched
through the principal streets OF Utica, and
from thence to grove, where we very atten-
lively listened to patriotic songs from the
young ladies OF Utica, assisted BY our soldier
boys, and speech from Capt. Newcomb Of
Company Fall concluding with twelve ap-
propriate patriotic toasts, intersrersed with
conHDuhi CuteEs dHu HuEInhes lucu w. ",
E, F, G and went to Chilicothe to celebrate
the remainder Of the day. Here we met with
warm reception, and listened to speeches
from Col. SCOTT and Major Stone Of this reg
iment also from Mr.. Woolferd and En-. Gov.
King OF Chillicothe, al! appropriately ar.
ranged for the occasion, with music, both
vocal and instrumental. Many other impor-
tant events, too numerous to mention, 90.
Cured while at Chillicothe. But must for
bear, by saying that all were we'll pleased
with the celebration.
Two secessionists-r reported TO be seces.
sion ofhcers-were taken yesterday, and are
now prisoners 10 Camp Kirkwood. s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COALl COALiy

COAL1 COALly
fI,HE Alpine Coal Company havs on hands snd
| are daily receiving superior article Of steam.
smith and crate Coai With they o1er IT reduced
price. OFFICE 1t Packet Depot.
iuly0d3m
DEMsNG HOUSE. KEOKUK. IOWA.
11NHE undersigned would respectfully announce
/ TO his kriends and the travelling public gener
ally that TO meet tho demands OF the stringent
times the price Of board for transient travel will
be reduced 70 II % per day. Day board reduced
to s. per week.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the house, would ask = Continuance yof the Same,
assuring patrons that the house viii continue to %
kept ~ ! hrst Glars Hotel.
GE). h. DEMING, Proprietor.
july5-det
Ii HAMS Sc.
HAMS 90 = D.
HAMS, prime article coan-
try cured, only % u b.
0OLD FDR w 1lEAG =.
WE will ply Gold and lows money for wheat
wv also for Bacon md Prodace generally.
Julvl WM. II. AUSTIN co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
n e0kWk GuAFds.
Extract from Letter rriffen By s. c. SEQ
ton Of the Keokuk Guards to his Father
IN this EiIu

-
ton of the Keokuk Guards to his Father
IN this Cay
am glad to learn that Col. Curtis thinks
so we'll of bis regiment. do not think be
will ever have cause to think differently, If |
can Judge by the way the boys talk. All the
fear We have is that We shall have no chance
to show him what We would do-whether We
would run or fight. do not think there is
one man N our regiment that would not lay
down his life IL necessary 10 defence OF the
great cnuse for which We left orr friends,
home, business, and oil that makes life agree
able to US. We are going through hardsh'ps
that, under other circumstances, We should
never thirk of submitting to, yot there is no
complaining or grumblipg abou. anything
The hardest rains, muddiest roads or darkest
nights make no difference. just tell the boys
that you want some OF them to 20 for gag
or teke acme prisoners, or anything else, and
all are anxious to 20.
The night after the guard killed that epy.
the Captain called the boys and told them ht
wanted some OF them to 60 on guard tina,
night, that be expected to be attacked, and
that whoever went would be shot at and per.
haps killed to prevent their giving the alarm
TO the camp=and althnneh- il xas than rain
ing and dark, | believe every man volunteered
to go. Tie Captains only trouble was Il
get few en- ough, as they oil wanted to have ,
hand in what was going on.
SO you can see the kind of spirit that thu
Union Guards OF Keokuk have got; ard
can say right here that, IL it should ever b,
our luck to meet the TRAITORS in fair fight
yoin need not fear the result. And although
some of us may fall-some who left home il
high spirits may never return to meet tb
warm welcome Of relatives and friends--ye
we know we should be feArfulsy avenged b,
our companions, and that in after times on
names would be talked over by our country
men, who would say, she fell in defending
the Stars and Stripes OF our glorious coun
trv." But, IL we enEYiye- this war, wir
would want anything better than to be abl
to look bnck in after years and say, wa
one who helped TO put down JEFF. Davis an
his crew when they tried to destroy this grea
Republic?
You may think this il strong talk for BIO
OF q, but feel just that way, and all | ss
! is my health.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
GTFrank II. Woo:.on, q former resden

e. Frank II. Woo:ton, former resident
OF our place and Locofoco nspirant for Of
fce generally, obtained the Secretaryship Of
Utah from Mr.. Buchanan. Recently. Cover.
nor Cumming went South and left Frank act
ing Governor, whereupon that chivalric gen.
tleman has suddenly discovered that the
course Of Mr.. Lincoln has been such as to
render il inconsistent with Mr.. Wootton's
sense OF duty to bold Office under him any
longer.
We trust the country lie still in a condition
TO survive the withdrawal OF 20 distinguished
parsonage cren as Frank Woutton from its
service.
IL is q somewhat striking fact that all that
band Of distinguished Sou.herners who, . few
years since, cut . swell as prominent Demo
Gratis IN keokuk, and have since left US, are
now secessionists. Frank Wootton is ia
Utah, DR.. Allen commands n Company ia
Memphis, Metcalf commands company from
Louisiana. Sc De Kay il 10 the Confeder.
ate Army in Virg mia, and Winder and Sci
man are also Dangers. on in the Conf edsrat,
Army, while Fits Hugh 10 now In duranc
vile, . prisoner Of the United States troop
10 Missouri.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
From the THIRD Iowa RE ~ mcnt.
CAMr HAYWOOD, Utica, Mo, !
July Sd. 1861. {

On account OF being bounded on two sides
by timber, with thick underbrush, some little
fear that our guards might be shot down by
some skulking secessionists, existed through.
out camp last evening; but when the rcveille
sounded this morning all was reported quiet.
A member Of Capt Sladden's company,
left at the bridge over Grand river, fell asleep
while on guard last night. lie lie here At
Utica now waiting hia trial III. !.
Mccoy.
Lieut.. COL Croker, Of the Cd Regiment
Iowa volunteers, made US visit to-day.