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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
An Unhappy Journal.

The Detroit Adcertiser thinks, and
We fully agree with it, that the Chi
cago Tribune is an unhappy journal:
The Advertiser says The Chicago
Tribune is miserable again. Indeed
its only pleasure seems to be in making
itself unhappy. As fast as one source
of misery fails it invents another. For
several weeks it worried as one without
hope over the inactivity Of General
Scott and the incompetency of the Ad-
ministration. When its Bull Run VIC
tory settled the matter, it discovered
first that Secretary Cameron was a
great knave, and next that he was q
great blockhead. The explosion of the
charges of corruption, and then the dis
cover that he had called into existence
an army of 800, 900, even after 900
three months volunteers had been dis
charged, knocked both Of these props
from under it. But still resolved to be
miserable, it cast its eve towards Mis-
souri, for an occasion. It was not long
in finding one. Gen Fremont does not
keep open house, and hold public
levee for the benefit of contractors,
spectators, Office hunters, reporters,
and idlers generally. at all hours of the
day and night. Hence he is "exclu-
sive," aristocratic," and all that is of
fensive to the Western sovereigns
Straightway the Tribune pitches into
the General in right vigorous style,
dealing its blows as vigorously as it
ever did at the administration or Gen.
eral Scott. But up to the latest dates
from St. Louis, Fremont still survives,
and 50 far as we could ascertain, had
not removed his office into the streets.
We cannot but commiserate the unhap-
ply state of mind in which our Chicago
contemporary so delights to revel."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
Arrests in Baltimore.

The following persons were arrested
in Baltimore on the 18th inst, by order
of the Provost Marshal Mayor
Brown, Ross Winans, Charles and Fitz
lawrence Stangton, S. J. Wallace and
J. P. Scott, members of the Legisla.
ture, and F. X. Howard, editor of the
Exchange. 1t is also reported that
Henry May, M. g., was also arrested
also Henry M. Moffat, w. G. harrison.
Messrs. Denison, Quinlin, DR.. Lynch,
members of the Legislature, and Ben
jamin G. Howard, the Peace candidate
for Governor.
All the arrests have been made pur
suant to orders from the War Depart
ment.
The Maryland legislature was to
have met on Tuesday when it was sup.
posed further legislation hostile to the
Government, was intended. 1t is ru-
mored other arrests will be made.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19

UNION PRISONERS IN THE HANDS OF
THE REBELs.-While the government
Of the United States are doing the best
they can under the rule of war, to take
care and protect the health of the rebel
prisoners now in their possession, jeff.
Davis, or Beauregard, or Johnston, or
all of them, have sent our prisoners to
Castle Pinckney, the nearest Fort to
the city of Charleston, South Carolina,
where fever prevails extensively at this
season of the year. If our officers,
whom they have taken prisoners and
confined in Castle Pinckney, survive
the present season, it will be contrary
to the well-known theory of Southern
ers, for they have always asserted as a
reason why slave labor must be en-
ployed, that the .Northerners could not
survive the malarious fevers that pre-
vail in that section. The rebels may
suppose that the confinement of officers
in the Union army in Charleston may
prove protection to that place. We
shall see.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
An Extra Session.

AS there seems to be very little doubt
that the Governor will feel called upon
to convene the Legislature in extra ses-
sion to make provision for collecting
our portion of the $2O,OOO,0 900 war tax,
and to do such other things as the ex-
igencies of the time may demand, the
question of its expense will be matter
of some interest to the taxpayers.
The extra session held in May last,
continued five days, we believe, cost
the round sum of $4,000. A two
weeks session would probably not cost
more than $4,000, and $500 for each
additional day. If the session should
cost $4,000, the people of the State
would save just $40, 900, and the State
herself would save over $4,000, by
collecting the war tax herself, rather
than permit the general Government to
collect it, as the tax would be collected
by her officers for five per cent. for col
lecting. The clear profit of the State
may, however, be placed at $45, 200,
as part of the expenses Of the Legisla-
ture should be placed to other necessa-
ry items of Legislation.-Det ado.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
Kentuckv True TO the Union.

Both branches of the Kentucky Leg
islature have passed resolution over
the veto of their rebel Governor, CIV
ing the Rebel lords who have invaded
her soil, notice to quit the State. The
notice will undoubtedly be enforced in
good time, if disobeyed, at the point of
the bayonet. This looks like work,
and gives the Government at last, prac-
teal evidence of tho Union sentiment
of the State and of her determination
no longer to rely on neutrality" for
her protection. We shall soon see
whether the Confederacy" is resolved
to add Kentucky to the list of its ene-
mics.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
Arrest of Frank Blair.


ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-Col. f. p.
Blair, Jr., was ordered Yesterday by the
Provost Marshal to report himself under
arrest on a general charge of using
disreputable language when abiding to-
his superior officers. Postmaster G en-
eral Blair and Quartermaster General.
Meigs, left for Washington this morning.
1t is understood that the precise charge
on which Col. Blair was arrested is
INSTRUMENTATION in communicating,
while an army officer, with authorities
at Washington, making complaints
against and using disreputable language,
towards Gen. Fremont, with view Of
affecting his removal. 1t is stated that
letters written by Col. Blair are now la
the possession of Gen. Fremont.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
IENXPLICABLE CONDUCT OF THE
BRITISH ADMIRALTY BOARD.

The Tribune's Washington dispatch
contains the following, which was re-
received at the Navy Department this
morning, the 14th:
Y. s. ship Richmond, at sea, dug.
25th.-The following is portion of a
conversation that occurred this morn
ing between Captain Morris, of the r.
N, and myself, during my visit to the
guard ship at Port Royal: 81 suppose"
he remarked, "you are in search of
those privatcers we are ordered to
observe a strict neutrality, and if the
Sumter were to come i'll tomorrow, she
would receive the same attention and
assistance that you have, we can make
no difference"
81 asked, els that observing a neu-
trality? is it not recognizing her? is
that the meaning of her Majesty's proc
lamation understand" l added,
neutrality to mean that her subjects
must not NEEDLE in this affair; you can
recognize no flag"
He replied, eyes, 1 have received
copy of the flag, [ will show you the
letter." He showed me the flag and
read me an extract from the Lord Com.
missioners of the Admiralty, in which
the seeded States are styled the Con-
federate States. 1t says in the event of
any vessel bearing the flag of the Con-
federate States entering your port, you
are to observe strict neutrality. The
flag is described, and the letter adds
that the number of stars will be in
creased in case new States should be
added to the Confederation.
"This, as near as can remember, is
the substance of that portion of our
conversation.
l am respectfully your obedent servant,
A. b. CUMMINGS, Lieut. U. s. NJ
"To Capt JOHN PORE, U. S. ship Richmond"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
BOGUS BABY DEMocRArs.-Danie

BOGUS BABY DEMoCRATs.-Danie1
S. Dickinson has given baptism to
the semi-secession, peaoe-party Demo-
Gratis, which loyal citizens should recog-
nize and adopt. He calls them the
Mrs. Cunni',ghanas Of the Democratic
party, scho are IN labor aoiM their
bogus baby, that they may claim the
Democratic inheritance. Hcnceforth
let them be thus designated, whether
they be found in the purlieus of med
ding politicians, or in the social circles
of private life. "Bogus-baby Domo-
crats'' is the name given them by the
high priest of the true Democracy let
all men, therefore, henceforth and for
ever, style them bogus" in purposes,
"baby'' in power, "bogus-baby" every
way. So let it stand. "EI,l)
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
Gen. Rosecrans, Official Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IL.
The following is Gen. Rosecrans, Off
cial report:
CAMP Scorr, Sept. II.
To Col. E. D. TOWNSEND
"We yesterday marched seventeen
and half miles and reached the enc
my's entrenched position in front of
Confix Ferry, driving his advanced
outposts and pickets before us. We
found him occupying strongly en-
trenched position, covered by forest
too dense to admit of its being seen at
distance of three hundred Yards.
His force was five regiments besides
the one driven in. ngaa
CAT three O'Clock we began strong
reconnaissance which proceeded to such
length that we were about to assault
the position on the flank and front.
when, night coming on, and our troops
being completely exhausted, | drew
them out of the woods and posted
them in the order of battle behind
ridges in front of the enemy's position,
where they rested on their arms till
morning. Shortly afterwards runa-
way contraband came in and reported
that enemy had crossed the Gauley
during the night by means of the Fer
ry and bridge which they had COM
pleted. Col. Ewing was ordered to
take possession of the camp, which he
did at about Z o'clock, capturing few
prisoners, two stand of arms, with
Quartermasters' stores, messing and
camp equipage.
"The enemy have destroyed the
bridge across the Gauley which here
rushes through deep gorge, and oul
troops being still much fatigued, and
having no material for Immediately re
placing the bridge, it was thought pru
dent to encamp the troops and occupy
the ferry and captured camp, sending
few rifed cannon shots after the en-
envy to produce moral effect.
"Our loss will probably amount t.
20 killed and 100 wounded. The enc
my's loss has not been ascertained, blu
from reports it seems it must have beer
considerable.
(Signed.) CIV. S. ROSCERANS"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19

s., This distinguished officer is native
Of Delaware county, Ohio, and was
forty-two years old on the 9th inst.
His ancestors on the fathers side were
originally from Amsterdam, and on the
mothers side of the family of the Penn
sylvania Hopkinses, one of whom
signed the Declaration of Indepen-
dence. At the age of nineteen, on his
own direct application to the Secretary
of War (then Hon. Joel r. Poinsett)
he was appointed cadet at West Point
IN the year 1887. He graduated and
became brevet lieutenant of engineers
IN 1912. His first military station was
at Fortress Monroe, and he was at one
time Engineer-in- Chief of the forti6-
cations at Fort Adams. 1t is sufficient
for our present purpose to say that in
numerous instances he gave unmistaka-
BE proof of ability. Like Gen. Nc.
Clellan, to escape the "cankers of a
calm world and a long peace" and pre-
ferring activity to idleness, he became
q civilian, and in 1855 he accepted the
SUPPLEMENTARY of the Canal Coal
Company of Coal River, Kanawha
Court House, Virginia, and Presidency
of the Coal River Navigation Company,
which he retained until April, 1857,
when he removed to Cincinnati, and
engaged in the manufacture of coal oil
and prussiate of potash. This was his
business when he was called by Major
General Mcclellan to act as chief en-
gineer and aid-de-camp, and thence.
shortly after, promoted to Brigadier
Generalship in the regular army. The
writer of sketch of Gen. r. in
Harper's Weekly says he could not re-
press smile when, among certain pa
pers kindly submitted to his inspection
by the amiable and accomplished Mrs.
Rosscrans, he lit upon a letter dated
Washington, Aug. IA, 1854, testifying
to. " MIR. Rosecrans' abilities, integri-
ty, and energy" and signed :" Jefferson
Davis"
Gen. r. has distinguished himself
upon number of trying occasions in
Western Virginia. At Laurel Hill,
where the enemy were strongly en-
trenched, bya most mastery movement
he came upon them in the rear in the
night of pitchy darkness, the rain fall
ing in torrents, and signally routed
them, taking nearly thousand prison.
ers. With a prestige nobly won, it
could have been with no serious mis-
givings that Gen. Mcclellan handed
over to him the command of the army
OF Western Virginia, and the decisive
victory just obtained over the forces
OF the infamous Floyd justiies the con-
fldence reposed IN him, and will glad
den the heart OF the nation In per-
son, Gen. r. IS ijust above the middle
height rather thin, and very erect,
with no feature so striking as bis broad
forehead and clear gray eyes. He is a
member Of the Roman Catholic Church.
Diet. Tribune.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
GEN. FREMoNT's RESIGNATION

GEN. FREMoNT's RESIGNATION
The rumors concerning the resignation
OF Gen. Fremont, we sincerely trust,
may be nothing more than rumors.
He owes a duty to his country which
we apprehend will influence him high
above any considerations merely per-
sonal to himself. He has the confidence
of the people; let that sustain and ami
mate him.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19

BUSINESS FROM THE SOUTHWEST
Inc Cincinnati Gazette says that "the
lines leading from that city toward the
seaboard are now taxed beyond their
capacity in bringing the crops toward
their market. At the present time
there is an accumulation of freight
there sufficient to load five hundred
cars and the daily offerings are in
excess of the supply of rolling stock"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19

GEN. BUTLER.-Gen. Butler has re-
piled to some friends in Massachusetts
who want to run him for Governor.
that when he set out for the war he
shook the dust of politics from his feet,
and it is not his intention to NEEDLE
with anything but muskets and pow
der, and such like substances, until
peace shall be declared.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
WESTERN VIRGINIA.
More Splendid Federal Victories
The Eaenag Routed every Time.

The Enenag Routed every Time.
ELKwATER, Va, Sept. 16.
On the 18th, a detachment of 800
men from the 14th Indiana and oath
and 25th Ohio regiments dispersed
three Tennessee regiments under Gen.
Anderson, on the west side of Cheat
Mountain, completely routing them,
killing eighty and obtaining most of
their equipments. Our loss was eight
killed. .
The enemy made an advance on Elk.
water the same day with a force sup.
posed to be $4,000, but were driven
back by detachments of men from the
18th Idniana, Sd and 9th Ohio regi-
ments, and shells from Loomis' Battery.
They have retired some eight or ten
miles.
A strong force of Arkansas, Tennes-
see and Virginia troops, also threatens
the east side of Cheat Mountain, but
have not yet had general engage
ment.
A shell thrown from one of Loomis'
guns two miles into the enemy's camp,
killed 10 and wounded 4.
The 18th Indiana regiment had a
severe skirmish with superior numbers
of the enemy on the 18th, and killed
10 or IL, with trifling loss. AS the en-
envy advanced on Elkwater, the col
umn was handsomely checked by de-
tachment of the 18th Indiana. Lieut..
Merrill, of the Typographical Engin-
GERS, was taken prisoner by the reb-
els, while on his way to Cheat Noun
tain.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
The National Loan.

The success of the National loan is
wonderful. The New York banks have
paid forty-six per cent. of their sub
scription. Nearly one-third of the ten
million taken by the Boston Banks has
been distributed. The private SUBJ
scriptions in Philadelphia thus far
amount to 100000; including the sales
of the banks, over million has been
taken. AT Cincinnati the list was
opened on Friday at the Custom House,
and the first subscription was $4,000
by leading house. The State Bank
of Hartford has taken $50, 900 for itself
and others. The Hartford institutions
have absorbed over quarter of a
million. Local banks all over the
country contribute to the loan. The
Odd Fellows Order and Typographical
Associations contribute of their surplus.
But the popular feature of the loan is
the most interesting. Men and women
from all ranks of life lend helping
hand to the Government, while they
seek a profitable investment There
could not possibly be stronger attes-
tation Of popular confidence in the
strength of the Government, the justice
of the defensive war in which we are
engaged, and the good intentions of the
Administration, than these subscrip-
tons exhibit.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
The Rebels Refuse to Tacate kentucky
Soil.
FRANKFoRr, KY, Sept. II

FRANKFORT, n.y., Oept. 10.
HoUsE.-A message from Gov. Ma
coffin was received communicating
Geographic dispatch from Gen. Zolli-
Golfer, of Tennessee, announcing that
the safety of Tennessee demanded the
occupation of Cumberland Gap, and
the three long mountains in Kentucky,
and that he had done so, and should
retain his position until the Federal
forces were withdrawn and the Federal
camps be broken up. Also message
from Francis G. Reynolds, Lieutenant
Governor of Missouri, asking what
course Kentucky intended to take in
view of the occupation of the Missis-
sippi River below the mouth of the
Ohio by the Federal forces, in violation
of her neutrality.
No Southern newspapers were re-
ceived tonight. ~ ~ es4o
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
TIE MARYLAND LEGIsLATuRE-A

The MARYLAND LEGIsLATURE.-A
special dispatch to the Herald, dated
Frederick, Md, Sept. 10th, says: "The
Legislature meets tomorrow. There
will not be a quorum. No secession
ordinance is prepared, nor will one be
passed. The Maryland secessionists
have nothing to hope for from the Leg.
islature."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
Movements of the Rebel Army on
the Potomac.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16.

movements OF tne Lte0es d'"sy on
the Potomac.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16.
The Iri6u,ae's special Washington
dispatch of the 18th says: 8" Last
evening the rebels approached our left
wing in force, destroyed several grain
racks and other property, and poisoned
a number of cattle belonging to Union
farmers.
"Later in the evening on a false
alarm, Gen. Slocum's brigade was under
arms in four minutes. 1t turned out
that several eontrabands-had arriv ed
on their masters horses, and some of
our own men had struggled into the
bushes. i 81 80 q -
can intelligent free negro from Fair
fax arrived here, says the greater part
of the rebels are arriving between
Fairfax and Alexandria, where they
have thrown up breastworks. He heard
lawyer Hunter, owner of Hunters
Mills, say that the rebels would take
Arlington Heights and Alexandrfa thit
week with 200, 900 men, and from there
shell Washington.
After the fight at Lewinsville, Beau
regard was sent for to bring reinforce
ments from Manassas, as they feared
we would overpower them. He came
with considerable body of troops.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16. -
The Tribune of this morning makes
the following statement: We commit
no improperly in announcing that the
preparations for two important move
ments against the Southern coast are
rapidly going forward, so that the ex-
petitions will be ready to set sail within
very few weeks. In one of them the
land forces will probably be under Maj.
General Butler, and the other under
Brig. General Sherman, who is now in
command of the important camp at
Hampstead, L. /. We believe that the
number of trooes of all arms employed
in the two, will be about Is, 900 men
with Naval forces of proportionate
strength. -
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
New FORK state Republican Convention.
SYRACUSE, Sept. IL.

New FORK state Republican Convention.
SYRACUSE, Sept IL.
A delegation from the German Re
bubliean Convention, held yesterday,
Was introduced, and their chairman
sutamitted the resolution adopted by
thar body. The resolution speaks OF
the Germans holding . separate con-
vEntI6n as the only means of obtaining
sn'expressi6n'of the sentiments of the
German popufation; that without the
aid of German Republicans the party
cffEberEy would never have been sue
csssfaf.s Look at the disaster at Bull
Run. Who was il that kept together
And.protectedih their retreat our hying
sfmy? Had they not heard the name
Of Blenker's Brigade ? Who was it
tbar'psssefs la weary night of suspense
on the damp sands of Hatteras Point ?
Was it not Weber with his gallant
f6rcesr Look, too,- at the muster rolls
throughout the country, and you will
&nd registered whole regiments and
brigades of German citizens. Are we
not now ready to sacrifice all we hold
dear, our little property and our lives,
to save the honor and existence OF our
adopted fatherland? loud applause.)
The resolutios refer to the prejudlc &c
a0aihsS Ger7nans,- and the warfare
waged against them by the Know
Noihings, and says, &c let us be friendly
and equals, not only in the time of war
and death, but in peace let as share
your honors, rights and privileges.
"A resolution was passed receiving
the above resolutions, and thanking the
gentlemen for the manner in which it
had been presented, and inviting them
TO seats on the floor. a a'2
20 The ticket of the Peoples Union
Convention was then read and received
with mingled applause and Kisses.
81 A motion was made to ratify the
Peoples Convention ticket with the ex.
eeption of Canal Commissioner.
An amendment, substituting the
name of Andreas Whitman for State
Treasurer was lost, S3 to 1O4. He was
put up as make peace with the Ger
man element.
The motion to endorse the ticket as
amended by the substitute of Bruce
for Tallmadge, was then carried, only
few voices answering in the negative.
The Convention then rose and cheered
loudly for the ticket.
An address and resolutions was then
adopted. One of the resolutions says
that National peace, purchased by Ma
tional dishonor, is worse than war.
The thanks of the Convention were
presented to II. Van Wycke, President,
and the other officers.
The following is the ticket agreed
upon by the Peoples Union Conven.
ton, which is the same adopted by the
Republican, except Tallmadge, Canal
Commissioner: a1all II
For Attorney General-Daniel S.
Dickinson. 1901 ea#a
tsg For Secretary of State-Horatio
Ballard. 81 = -ait
For Comptroller-Lucius Robinson.
q For Treasurer-William B. Lewis.
sa For Canal Commissioners = Long
Term-F. A. Alberger. Short Term
Frederick A. Talmadge, of N. Y.
For State Prison Inspector-Abram
B. Tappan.
~ For State Engineer and Surveyor
William B. Taylor. a
For Judge of Appeals-William B.
Wright. ~ E9tf
Both Conventions adjourned sine
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-19
MAYOR BARRETT TO BE RELEASE

MAYOR BARRETT TO BE RELEASED.
The ~. y Commercial says: We
learn from indisputable authority that
the release of Mayor Barrett has been
determined upon, as reported in morn.
ing paper, and that the order for his re-
lease is on its way. 1t is understood
that the release has been granted in
compliance with the solicitations of Mr..
Seward. and Mr.. Weed. The condi-
tons are that Mayor Barrett shall take
the oath of allegiance and resign his of.
fee.