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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
Mr.. Stewards speech.

The space occupied by the speech OF
Mr.. Seward in the Senate on the 18th
inst. precludes detailed comment upon
its features; but we cannot omit the
opportunity to express our sense OF
high appreciation of its statesmanlike
dignity, eminent moderation, wise
counsels, and fervid patriotism. Com
ing as it does from one selected as a
leading member of Mr.. Lincoln's Adj
ministration, the speech will attract
more attention, and where candidly
considered, have a deeper influence
than any similar effort from that body
in many years. How fortunate, then.
that its intrinsic character is such as to
have favorable bearing upon the ex-
cited state of public feeling, and espe-
cially to allay, in some measure, the
apprehensions of the Southern people
as to any unfriendly designs of the in
coming Administration upon them.
1t really seems to US, that if this
able speech could beread and candidly
considered by every American citizen,
the alarm and excitement would at once
subside, and the advent of Mr.. Lin
coin would be hailed as deliverance
from threatened anarchy and national
ruin
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
Election of Gov. Henry s. Lane.

Gov. Henry S. Lane, has been cleo
ted United States Senator from Indi
ana for six years from 4th of March
next, in place of G. N. Fitch. The
vote stood, Lane, ss, Wright, Dem.,
81. This announcement will be hailed
with JOY among Republicans every
where. An able man, statesmanlike
fearless, and full of that spirit of patri
otism which animated our forefathers
he will take commanding position in
the Senate, and prove one of its most
useful as we'll as most prominent mem
bers. r ~
Immediately after the election, Gov
Lanes resignation of the Office of Gov.
ernor of Indiana was read, and Lieut.
Gov. A. P. Morton appeared, took the
oath of office as Governor, and deliv.
cred a short address.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

Kansas Admitted.

The six years. struggle is over, and
Kansas is at last a free State of TIL,
american Union. The bill for admis
sion which passed the House some
weeks since, was adopted by the Senate
on Monday last, by, the decisive vote
of So to 16. 1t is not likely that it viii
be vetoed by the President, but ever
if it should be, it will not be difficult tc
pass it again by two-thirds majority IL
both branches of Congress. .d
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

GONE HoME.-The valiant Senator
from Georgia, (Toombs) who insulted
Gen. Scott, and came so near Gaming
from the old hero, has incontinently left
for his native swamps.li rslleTsb3tnaa
ur Senator Brown, Toombs' colleague
from Alabama, and all the Secession
Congressman from that State, and
Mississippi, have also left W ashington,
and no very deep lamentation follows
their going. The absence of their fac
tious action and reasonable informed
ling, increase the chances in favor OF
pacific action on the part Of Congress.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
The Inauguration.

1t is said that General Scott intends
to be present and assist, officially, at
Mr.. Lincoln's Inauguration, and will
give the prestige of hisname and char
acter to the becoming observances OF
that occasion. The threats which are
now foolishly circulated by reckless
presses, are disregarded there. The
people of Washington viii take care
to preserve good order, and to protect
themselves, against rufianism,r from
whatever quarter, and if volunteers to
defend the laws are needed, there will
be plenty on the, spot. ''a,l.. !.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
Important from washington.

~ n asss w ASHINGTOE, y an. ZO.
I Washington is now more free from
excitement than it has been at any time
since the session of Congress. Appre-
tensions of any difficulties attending
the Inauguration of President Lincoln
exist, but to a limited extent, however.
To guard against possible disturbance,
ample means have been taken to pre-.
serve the public peace. HsH % aaii
With the probable action this week,
the secession movement will be retard.
ed as to southern States. rs -5asgoo
A company OF sappers and miners
from West Point, acting as infantry
arrived here to-day and are quartered
at the Columbian armory. al1.8..f
s9a WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.
Numerous applications continue to
be made by Post Masters in seeding
States for supplies of postage stamps.
Before the orders are filled, an affirma.
tive response is necessary to the ques-
ton whether they do now and will con
tinue to hold themselves responsible to
the Government in conformity to the
existing laws for all the postal revenues
received by them. The orders have
been filed accordingly, the Post Mas
terfollowing the example ofthe Charles.
ton Post Master. Thus far postal
communication with the South contin-
ues uninterrupted. zoe - Xl3fe.aiisD
Judge Greenwood still has the ten
der of the Secretaryship of the Interi-
or under consideration. 1isdi sie3s
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
PROBATE ORDER.

STATE OF MIcHIG AN-couuty of cass.--ss.
~ At a session of the Probate. Court for the
County OF Cass, holden at the Probate Office. in
.Iassapols, on Saturday the nineteenth, day, of
january, in the year one thousand eight hundred
ana sixty-one. Present Clifford Shanahan, Judge
fTobate le the matter of the estate of Jonathan
w; Lewis, deceased. On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of Jeremiah r. Grenefl.
praying forletters of Administration, on the estate
OF SAID deceased. sreH 1.-snfEc3 tEa isiriflaW
Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday. the
sixteenth day of February next. at ten o'clock
In the forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition apd that the heirs at Law of said deceased,
and all other interested In aid estate, are
required to appear at session Of sad Court, then
TO be holden at the Probate 0fics. in .Cassapohs:
the petitioner should not be granted. - u
And 1t IS further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
Of the tendency Of said petition, and the hearing
inereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
hshed In the cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cas-, for
three successive weeks previous to said day OF
hearing" s-ss-Af C. SHANAfIAN,. 49,
IA true eonr57s8 Ei zsrsi Judge of Probate
January -. issl. ~ q. jan24 lows
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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss
| y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office in
Cassapolis, on Tuesday the twenty second day of
January, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-one, Present, Clifford Shanahan. JUDGE
of Probate. In the matter Of the estate of Wilson
Blackmar deceased. On reading and filnr the
petition duly verified, of Joseph W. Ice, praying
for proof of will of said deceased. T5si - :,
Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday. the
twenty third day Of February next at<ten O'clock
in the forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court then
to be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis,
and show cause, if any there be, why the PRAYER
OF the petitioner should not be granted
And it is farther ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof BY causing copy of this order to begpuh-
hshed In the Cass County Republican, q newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing. G. SHANAHAN.
true copy. Judge of Probate
JanuaryFaa, lS6l.,Ia ok43k jan24- 4owa
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

How IT Works The withdrawal
of Toombs and Clay leaves Mr.. Bigler
Chairman Of the Committee on Com
merce, and secures the prompt confir-
nation of the nomination of Mcintyre
as Collector of Charleston.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

SCOTT AND TooMBs.-The Eye,,i,ag
Post, of Saturday, states upon the best
authority, that the rumor of a difficult
ity between Gen. Scott and Mr.. Toombs
is entirely unfounded. ~ 100 s.itj.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

There was an effort to mob
Henry Ward Beecher at New Haven,
after his recent lecture in that city but
the scoundrels who undertook the job
were foiled.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

KANSAS RELIEF BALL-A Ball will
be given at the Blake House, Pokagop
village, on Tuesday evening, January
29th, the proceeds of which are to be
applied to the relief of Kansas. =
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
Secession Items.
CHARLESTON. Ian. 81


= CHARLESTON, Jan. 21.
The four soldiers from Fort Sump-
ter, as witnesses in murder case, on
Saturday attempted to escape by Jump
ing from the Grand Jury room window.
On leaving for Sumter, they were
placed in a coach and escorted by file
of State soldiers to the boat.
Gov. Pickens on Sunday sent a lot
of fresh provisions to Maj. Anderson,
with his compliments. Maj. Anderson
refused to accept them, but returned
his thanks for the courtesy, saying, at
the same time, that he would have to
decline accepting anything until he
knew what the Government at Wash
ington intended to order.
Everythingis quiet here this morning.
Five guns have been fired for the sece-
ding States.
The effect of the secession of Geor-
gia upon the people is very happy, but
no demonstration has yet been made
on account of it.
- NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 10.
The steamer Atlantic, from Pensa-
cola yesterday afternoon, reports the
navy yard in possession of two
thousand men, and that troops were
arriving from all directions. The U.
S. gun boat was lying at the entrance
OF the harbor communicating with Fort
Pickens, having the formulas of the
officers on board. She was out of coal
and supplies but was not permitted to
enter the harbor. Opinions seemed
divided as to resisting the attack on
the fort by Florida troops. .sseH t.s1
The Mexican prize steamers Gen.
Miramon and MARQUEE de la Havana
were sold this morning. The former
brought $12,5OO and the latter $50 1000.
ff CHARLESTON, Jan. 10. (
Lieut.. Talbot arrived here last eve-
ming with gloomy tidings. The Gov
ernor and the members of his Cabinet
were in consultation the greater part
of last night on the news communicate
ed by Lieut. Talbot. A white flag
came from Fort Sumter this morning,
the object of it is said to be to demand
that South Carolina cease erecting for
tifcations. a n E3nj bHa $50 20 T9yai
- PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. 10.
One hundred kegs of powder and
two thousand pounds Of shot and shell
fran Tredegar Works, Richmond, left
this morning by special train by the
Weldon, and Wilmington Railroad,
destined to Charleston, to order OF
Gov. Pickens. -" 90 % -at -
5 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 49,,
The House to-day accepted the Sen
ate amendment to elect delegates on
the 9th of February. to assemble in
Convention on the 25th.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

eW Lola Mentez died in New York
on Monday last. s s''sAFs : aA' ssis
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
Proceedings Of the Odd Fellows.

u Faa ~. a4r
Atthe annual communication of thu
Grand Lodge and Grand Encampmen
of I. O. o. F. held in the city of De
troit during the past week, the follow
ing officers were elected: 95 ~
- GRAND LODGE. '-
y. G. w. Hunt, Adrian, Grand Master
= G. I. Dibble, Detroit, Deputy Grand
Master. .s.a,..t, 49, -, -.
81. McAfee, sturgis, Grand Warden
B,Vernor, Detroit, Grand Secretary
Z H. Fralick, Plymouth, Grand Treas
urer.. ..,.-.....,s--: -, - I.
J. G.Bugbee, Edwardsburgh, Crane
Representative. ~ ~, =. -.
-. GRAND ENcAMPMENT. -. =
J. B. Gilman, Tecumseh, Granc
Patriarch. -. - 1919 =,
{ S. F. Munroe, Detroit, Grand Higl
Priest +, -. -. - -.
: G. w. Diesel, White Pigeon, Grand
Senior Warden. ~ - +.
B. Vernon, Detroit, Grand Scribe.
\ G. Krapf, Ann Arbor, Grand Treas
urer. .s...... ~.
N. 6. Vreeland, Hillsdale, Crane
Junior Warden.
Johnathan Sprague, Ann Arbor
Grand Representative. -, -. -.
The Grand Lodge adopted a series
of resolutions, pertinent to- the presen
distressed situation Of the country
We shall publish the resolutions in full
next week.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

"a cd. B. De Land & Co.'s Sale
ratus,, forever shouted Kate, as she
ran up the stairs, followed by Bridget
with a freshly baked pan of biscuit in
in her hands aDe LANDS Saleratus
forever They were indeed tempting,
and no wonder the girls were delighted
with their first experiment with this
favorite of housekeepers. This Salera-
tus is perfectly pure healthful, reliable,
and of uniform quality. Manufactured
and for sale at wholesale by D. B. De
Land &iCo., Fairport, Monroe Co., N.
Y. Sold also by all dealers. a4saofi
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24

A GOOD Supply of CANDY and NUTS, at the
n Bakery a. G. TOWNSEND.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-01-24
PErERsBuRG. Va Jan. 10.

.s NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 49,,
The House to-day accepted the Sen
ate amendment to elect delegates on
the 9th OF. February, to assemble in
Convention on the 25th.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21

ExcHAxaE OF PRIsoSERs.-The report that the
Hon. Charles J. Faulkner had been released from
his imprisonment at Fort Warren on parole. pre-
para:ory to his exchange for Congressman Ely, is
confirmed Washington telegram Of the 5th in
slant says that Mr. F. "wiIl proceed Immediately
South, and procure a similar release Of Mr.. Ely.
II not successful in that errand, he has pledged
himself 10 return to custody ia thirty days" We
also learn that the gallant Captain Dels9nel has
been exchanged for the Federal Captain Ricketts,,
who was wounded in the battle OF Manassas and
taken prisoner Richmond Dispd5eh, Dec. I6h.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21
sIT1nnAn


These amounts viii swallow up the capital stocks
and surplus Of each Of the three frat named insti
tutiOns Add to these liabilities the unearned pre-
miums on the remaining policies, and the assets
muat fall short. Each of these Companies have
met and determined to go into liquidation. They
will probably be re established at sn early day
The Elmore Insurance Company is q new corpora
ten and its losses are. therefore, comparatively
small. Its capital will be scarcely touched.
The losaes among the agencies out of South Car
DINA have been about $500, 900. Of this sum, Mr..
Taylor's agencies, with gross capital Of $780,
600, loses less than SIS 600; and we are glad to
learn that already the President of one Of the Com
panies he represents has come to the city In per-
son with ample funds to meet all claims.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21

We have been requested TO state that number
Of the ladies of this city have deposited petition
for signatures at DoNEGANs Jewelry establishment,
the corner of Union aud College streets, at" Cow
DEY's," and at BEEEY's bookstore, on the Square,
setting forth the necessity of so changing the Cons
federste flag that it may more readily be distin-
guished from the flag of the enemy. Ladies wish
ing to sign the petition apply at either of the
above stores. --f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21

The tone of the Northern papers, SIS indicated by
the dispatches this morning, exhibits great caution,
if not trepidstion, in approaching the Mason and
SIIDELE difficulty. war with England evidently
"sives them pause The Government, however,
is said to be firm in resisting the demand though it
il added, they do not anticipate trouble. The alb.
senee of buster is quite remarkable. England has
acted with great expedition, in sending promptly
disoStcaes to her West India feet.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21
The Charleston Courier of the I7th inst. says

Many friends of E. E. Jones, of the New York
Spirit Of the Times will be pleased rather than sur
prised to learn that be has escaped from the vile
region Of Lincolndom, and has taken the proper
steps to announce and allegiance to the Con-
federate States. He Is now in Nashville, and has
escaped thither with great delays and difficulties,
and with the sacrifice of all his New YOIk interests
and property. Under these circumstances, we urge
on all readers who know themselves to be indebted
TO the Spirit to Mr. Jones, the propriety of early
payment in part at least"
We have been pleased to take Mr.. JONES by the
hand and greet him in this Office. We join our CO.
temporary of the Courier in urging the Southern
patrons and friends of Mr.. JONES to sustain him
after his heavy slarih;es for his devotion to the
Southern cause. thoui adv ising with him, it &C.
ours to US that simple justice demands attention to
the above suggestion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21
TIE RELIEY MOVEMENT
The WOOdSOEVIiIe FighI-A Brilliant Al.
Ialr-I5 DuIeh Aankses klILed.

~ AI1
Tair-T5 Butch Yankees ktIIsd.
Tuesday morning at eight O'Clock two hundred of
Col. Williek's German regiment which is consld-
cred as one Of the best in tie Federal service
crossed Green river OF feur hours picket duty,
under Lieut. Col. SAKE. The main body yentured
but little further than mile this way but small
skirmishing force was thrown forward with whom
shOts were exchanged st one and half o'clock F.
", by some of Col. Terry's Texas Rangers TIE
skirmish,rs were driven in followed by the Rsn-
gers. The signal had been given. and the Fsderas
were reinforced by i've additional companies from
the other aide Of the river, making their number
consist OF several companies not less than six hun
dred. They were concealed in the LUMBER on each
side Of the road. Col. Terry divided his force and
about hundred charged each division up bill end
into woods thick that the Rangers had to lie on
the side of their horses and keep the right leg be-
hind the saddle to get through. The Federals were
net organized but stood behind trees AMI fred nm
der cover all the time. They were driven out o.
the woods each way at the first charge, meeting at
the edge Of field. They took across the field and
many were shot doS as they ran.
They entered another skirt of woods across the
Asld and the Rangers were called of. During the
fight endorsements were thrown across the river
to the number Of $500, and drawn up in line as
reserve. A field piece opened on them with CAMS
ter and one shot was seen to plough their ranks
But il Is not known how many were killed.
The engagement lasted about an hour. The Dutch
were driven back, leaving seyenty-ive dead on the
held, besides those killed by the cannon aud nine
captured BY our forces. Two were so severely
wounded that they cannot be removed, and We IN
derstsnd one has since died. Seven prisoners were
brought in Tuesday night, three Of whom were
slightly wounded, but who are now being kindly
cared for-John J. Helenkamp. tan orderly aer-
geant) James Stall, Deidirvich Tlbbers John Via
ssuger, Phil Blisteia and 8 Hunb. We took good
many guns.
Our loss in dead, are Col Terry, who fell eharg.
ing at the head Of his man, and three enlisted men
Of his regiment, their names unknown; dangerous
ly wounded Lieut. Norris and thres enlisted men
slightly wounded Capt Waller. two priVates of the
Texas regiment and two of the LIT Arkansas
We learn from one of the prisoners that there
are, immediately on the other side of Grsen river,
three brigades Of four regiments each, but we
could not ascertain who the commuters were.
We understand the 9Th Arkansas was close BY,
but being ordered to m1intsin their place to pre-
vent an anticipated AK mOyemsnt, were not II
the fight
Oar information rs to the number and precipi.aie
retreat of the Federsls we get from the prisoners.
They admit they were very badly whipped Louis
vigs Courier, Dec 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-21
ls which were taken from. Southern Right. ei.l-

zens.
tuesday OF the same week, humber of cavslry
from the same place entered the town of Viola, be-
tween AAYfeld and Paducah, where they burnt
large Touring mill, and set fire to every house in
the village. Owing to the exerton Of the citizens,
the fire was extinguished from all the houses but
one, which was burnt to the ground. These are
the men who have ccms to protect Kentucky and
kentuckians
Intelligence from Green River received this
morning states that the enemy has retreeted across
that stream. 1t was rumored here last evening
that sixteen regiments of Federalists were on the
South bank of the river. three miles below Wood
sonville, but cOuriers direct from there discredit
the account and state that the entire force of the
Lneolnites is at and near Munfordsville,
A flag of truce was sent to Gen. HINDMAS, yes
terday, asking permission which was grsnted-to
bury the Federal dead 4-a
Texas Ranger says that he counted one hun
dred and fourteen dead bodies on the field and
that those who came over with the nag of truce
estimated their loss in killed, wounded and missing
at one hundred and eighty. Our forces have ad-
vauced to within four N lies of Green river. lam
still of the opinion that series of skirmishes will
follow each other in rapid succession preparatory
to grand ard bloody battle at this point. -...-