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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23

PLANT LARGELY.--The prospect now
is that there will be great demand for
all descriptions of agricultural products
for the year to come at least. The
state of the country is such that thou
sands who have been producers hereto
fore, will become consumers, conse-
quently, those of our friends who stay
at home will see the Importance of
tucking in the seed. Let no acre of
land worth cultivating remain unim-
proved ; for depend upon it all you can
raise will meet with a ready sale, and
at more than remuEeratiye prices.
Those who have not farms adapted to
the raising Of crops to advantage,
should raise stock. Beef must bring
a higher price during the continuance
of the war. Our soldiers must live,
and to Government for cash and to
the farmers for their rations all natur-
ally turn their eyes. From appearance,
the present will be very productive
season, and with proper efforts on the
part of agriculturalists, the gamers of
the country may be filled to overflow
ing. In times like these a scarcity is
always produced, and we see no reason
to doubt that every bushel of grain
and every pound of beef and pork will
be wanted. In view of this, we say
again, plant largely.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23

PATRIOTIC ADvIcE.-We clip the
following from the New York CORES
pendent of the Buffalo Adcertiser.
The incident occurred just before the
departure of the war steamer Allan tic,
which having received on board a
force of 35S men, sailed from New
York at o'clock on the 18th inst: 90
An old man came on to the wharf
and inquired for his son. He was not
allowed to 90 on board the vessel or
far down the dock, but touched by the
old man'syears and manners, the officer
in command sent for the young man
and he soon joined his father on the
wharf The old man had probably
seen seventy winters; his son who had
been in the army some four years, was
perhaps thirty; both from Virginia.
As soon as they met, both were affect
ed to tears, which soon subsidized, the
old man said:
"My boy, you probably will soon
see, for the first time, actual service
upon the field, but, remember, you are
an American and are enlisted in the
cause of your country. Your grand
father fought with Washington to es-
tablish this government, your father
and three uneles fought in ,12, '13 and
IA to defend its honor, and now it is
for you to fight, perhaps, to save it
from falling to pieces, by the madness
of traitors. Don't get shot IN the
back, boy, for if you do, you will be
the first of your blood that ever had a
scar he couldn't see without look
ing glass;
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
Missouri Again.

The fate of Missouri now hangs on a
very slender thread. Gen. Prices
proclamation commanding the State
Militia to assemble under the flag of
Missouri, at their respective head
quarters, and Harney's counter procla-
nation, In effect commanding all such
bodies to dispense, threaten an early
and desperate collision. Gen. Harvey
has given evidence of his purpose to
be obeyed; and his whole military IA
reer gives promise that when it be-
comes necessary for him to move, bones
will crash and blood will flow. The
only question still open is whether Gen.
Prices order will be obeyed to such an
extent asto invite military force to dis
perse the traitors. If the so-called
militia, organized under law which
Gen. Harvey pronounces an indirect
ordinance of secession" shall respond
nj any considerable numbers by assem-
bling, arming and drilling, the dance
will at once begin and if the loyal
troops OF Missouri are not strong
enough to scatter the secession camps,
Illinois, Iowa and Kansas will make up
the deficit on twelve hours notice. The
st. Louis Democrat announces that a
Wisconsin regiment is expected at
Caseyville Immediately. The first reg
iment of Iowa volunteers is encamped
at Keokuk within a stones throw of
Missouri. Ten or twelve Illinois regi-
ments can be readily thrown into the
State, and at least three regiments OF
Kansas volunteers are prepared to
march at any hour. 80 -
1t is difficult to see any peaceful out
come of this complication. The only
way to save Missouri now, is for her
butternut rufians to stay at home and
mind their own business. As surely as
they attempt to carry out Gen. Prices
mandate, so surely they will be cut
down in their tracks or put to ignomini-
Gus flight The question of peace or
war is very much in their keeping.
They can have whichever they want,
and in quantities to suit purchasers
Chicago Tribune
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
About General Butler.

A writer for the New Orleans PIC:
ayune ventilates his ire upon Gen.
Butler and the Massachusetts, troops
as follows: .e 5.
GAIL the Massachusetts, troops now
in Washington are negroes. with the
exception of two or three drummer
boys. Gen. Butler, in command, is a
native of Liberia. Our readers may
recollect Old Ben, the barber, who
kept small shop in Poydras street,
and emigrated to Liberia with small
competence. General Butler is his
son.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
The Fourth Regiment.


We have obtained the following from
the Adjutant- Generals office: ss
The Fourth Regiment has been or
ganized, and will consist of the follow.
ing Companies: or
Peninsular Guard, Capt w. l.. Stouton, Dexter.
Barry Guard, '' j. NJ. Randolph, AnnArbor
Smith Guard, " G. Luce Monroe
Trenton Volunteers, " ID. A. O'Granger, Trenton
Dexter Union CD, &c A. Iii. Crane, Dexter.
Hudson Volunteers, Z" L. DeGolyer, Hudson
Adrian j. III. Cole, Adrian.
Hillsdale I" G. w. Lombard, Hillsdale
Grosvenor Union GID, NJ. A. Funk Jonesvile,
Tecumseh Volunteers" David Marshall Tecumseh
The Regiment will rendezvous at
Adrian. The Third and Fourth Regi-
ments have been attached to the First
Brigade, and Colonies will report by
letter to Brigadier- General Williams,
commanding the Brigade.-Adv.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
SENATOR Doue1As' SOUTHERN PLAN.

SENATOR DOUGLAS SOUTHERN PLAN
TAT1oN.-The Montgomery Aduertise''
suggests that whereas there is a move
ment for the con6scation, or expropri-
alton of the income of the property in
Philadelphia belonging to Senator Ma
son of Virginia, aretaliation be,practiced
on the property of Northern SEN
ator; that the !Confederacy Govern
ment take charge of the Mississippi
plantation Of Senator Douglas.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
WHAT AN ARMY CONSEQUENTLY,

WHAT AN ARMY CoNsUMEs--The
correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga.
zette gives the following as the provis-
ions and other stores at present con-
sumed daily by the troops now in
Washington, 76 brls. pork alternately
with $4,000 lbs. of fresh beef; lis brls.
of flour; SO bushels of beans; 1000
lbs. of rice coffee 1900 lbs. sugar 2,
400 lbs; whisky. 625 gallons; candles.
800 lbs; soap, 800 lbs; salt, Is bush.
els.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23

TRIAL OF JOHN MCKNNEY.-The
trial of John Mckinney has been con-
tinued by Judge Lawrence, to the next
term Of the Ingham County Circuit
Court. 5aa al.,1 al
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
Senator Douglas Better.
Chicago, Sunday. Nav is

The condition of Senator Douglas
is much improved to-day. Although
he is not entirely out of danger, his
physicians have strong hopes of his
recovery. A later dispatch says that
it is thought that he is out of danger.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23

CHANGE OF QUARTERs.-Since the
departure of the First Regiment, the
Second has been removed from Can
Torment Blair to Fort Wayne, where
their quarters are much more comfor-
table. esi r-eio-
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
North Carolina Out.

f.fs MONTGOMERY, May. 81.
: Gov. Ellis telegraphed President
Davis that North Carolina passed a.
ordinance of secession unanimously.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
Dowagiac Prlccs Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

r.
REPUBLICAN OFFICE, !
May %, 1861.
FLOUR. 90 a $500 per bbl- 1919
WHEAT-90c. for Red; 800 for White.
CoRN-cob, 22c. shelled use.
OATs-18c. per bushel.
BEANs-75c. per bushel. ~ ~ 'i'H
HAMs-11c. per pound.
BUrrER-121fc. per pound
CHICKENs-6c. per h.
TURKEYs-7e. per h. 's -
CHEEsE-1oc @ 1O11c. per pound. af
LARD-1oc. per pound.
INDIAN MEAL-s1. 90 per cwt-
HIDEs-green, SIC. q &c. per b.
HIDEs-dry, 10c per fb. E -r-sei
PELrs-sc. a &c. each.
APPLEs-Dried, 81, 1Oc. per busheI. s5rF-s
APPLEs-Dried, 65Ic. per h.
green s71l@5oc. per busheI
EGGs-6c. per dozen. 1
SALr-6ne, 2.25 per bbl.; coarse, $2.5e; 7oe.
per sack.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
"A SHIONABLE
b e e s s % Ak N 6.
Mrs. G.. ID. FLANDERS

WOULD respectfully inform the ladies Of
w Dowagiac and vicinity, that she has taken
rooms at the Rochester House, where she may be
found, prepared to cut and make
Ladies Dresses, Children's Clothes, de-,
in the latest and most fashionable style and at the
most reasonable rates. Mrs. F. has had many
years experience in cutting, fitting and making
ladies dresses, and she is satisfied that she can
please every one who may favor her with their
patronage.
Dowagiac, Nay 9Th, 1861 maye-3w3
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23
SHERIFF,S SALE,

- under the seal of the Circuit Court for the
County of Cass and State of Michigan, to me di-
rected and delivered, have levied upon and shall
sell at public auction, at the Court House in the
village of Cassapois in the County of Cass afore-
said, Saturday the 9th day of July next. at one
o'clock in the afternoon the following described
real estate to wit: The west half of the south west
quarter of section nineteen Q9.) town seven a.
south of range fifteen Q5) west Containing eighty
acres (SO) be the same more or less according to
the Government survey.
BARTH W. SCHERMERHORN, Sheriff
Dated at the Sherif's Office, in Cassapols, thia
18th day Of May, A. ID. 1861 may23-5w6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-23

throw the Government of the United
States. The executive authorities of
said States are parties to that insur-
rection and so are public enemies.
Their action in Selling and buying ves-
sells to be employed in executing that
decision is not merely without authori-
of law, but treason. 1t is treason for
any person to give aid or comfort to
public enemies. To sell vessels to
them, which it is their purpose to use
as ships of war is to give them aid and
comfort. To receive money from them
in payment for vessels which they have
seized for these purposes would be to
convert the unlawful seizure into a sale,
and would subject the party offending
to the pains and penalties of treason,
and the government would not hesitate
to bring the offender to punishment.
Signed, "W.H. SEWARD
"To G. HENNIKEN, ESQ.
Agent of the New York and VIRGINIA 9 G 10
Washington"
tits now said that Beauregard has
been seen twice since the lombard
ment of Sumter, by a young man
lately arrived at Newark, N. j.
Col. Vosburg of the New York 31st
Regiment died in Washington on the
goth, of hcmorrhage of the lungs.
, 1861-05-23

time TO examine it, and he flies away from
it as naturally as we would under like cir.
cumstances. Hence if horse is very ner.
vous, and difficult ~ saddle, harness, or hitch,
it only requires little Eorbearance on our
part, and little time, to overcome his res.
tiveness, ard make him willing to be sad.
died, harnessed or hitched. Show him sad.
die, harness, and wagon, instead of hiding
them from him; let him touch, smell. and
even taste, if he will, until he understands
that they will do him no harm, repeat the
lesson few times, and your victory is GER
tain. But fling saddle or harness suddenly
on his back, and he will make a wild jump
10 save himself from his imaginary foe, as
atura'ly as a man would if even 50 harm.
less thing as twig should fall on him
travelling at night in q dense forest in q
strange land. You may club the poor horse
for jumping until you smash his skull or break
his legs, and he will only jump the more in the
increased agony of his fear. An eptome Of
the Rarey system would he something after
this wise: Obedience to man is the ruling
principle Of the horse; dsobedience the pen.
atty Of bad teaching. To make him obey, it is
only necessary to make him fully comprehend
what is required of him. He has originally
no conception of his strength as compared
with his masters, and never will have until
they are foolishly matched In struggle. 1t
is the part of wisdom to keep him ignorant
in this respect, by mastering him by gentle
but thorough treatment at an carly age. In
the horse, as in man, fear is the result Of igno.
rance; hence he may be accustomed TO loco.
motive or any other frightful object BY giving
him time and opportunity to examine il bis
own way. All these fundamental laws which
underlie the Rarey system are very simple
to understand, although very little understood
at present by the public. Simple as they are,
they have required years Of experience and
observation on his part to develop and define
them. When they are once generally recOg
nized, the trouble and danger Of horse-training
will be at an end"
, 1861-05-23
agtieRIuts.
Understand your Soils.


There Is q wonderful sameness in our
American system Of farming; and to this
following Of . certain Fixed routine upon all
soils, and in all situations, may be traced
some Of the failures, at least, which happen
tofaFmers. Thus, for instance, farmer A
has . soil the situation and character Of
which eminently adapt It to the profitable
growing Of wheat; farmer B has q farm,
The soil and location Of which are directly
opposite 10 that of farmer AS. Without
noting this fact, farmer B follows the same
rotation as farmer A, and is surprised to find
hat with as deep plowing, as thorough pull.
VeriEation, as heavy manuring, and the
same period for sowing or planting, his
wheat crops are decidedly inferior to those
of.his neighbor's. He seeks for q reason,
but rarely hits upon the right one, and con.
sequently bis Eell-Deant efforts to remedy
the evil are Of no avail, because not applied
IN the proper direction.
Ny attention was first drawn TO this sub.
jece By the fact Of having, in my early farm
Ing days, falleh into the very common and
hurtfal error. A few years Of failure led
me 10 close inquiries, which, with the aid of
cone scientific friends, resulted in the devel-
opment Of the mystery, and the adoption Of
asystem adapted to my soil. We all know
that the system which operates admirably
upon warm soils and dry situations, will
prove total failure upon such as are cold
and vet. A direct Northern exposure (the
tFoatmsut being the same) will, almost in.
variably, prove less favorable for corn than
Gull Souihern one, yet farmers with fields
thus differing, plOW and plant precisely as
though they were the same
For these reasons every farmer should
issl the absolute necessity Of ascertaining,
beyond the Peradventure Of doubt, the
precise nature and quality Of the soil he
eultivates. This understood, 10 will be his
own fanlt II his profits are not largely in.
ercased for be will then know what kind
6nd what quantity Of stock to keep, and
what kind Of crops he can raise to the best
adrnnfage; and knowing these points, he will
have less difficulty in determining what char.
acleF 81 manures should be applied. This
win ob.iatg very much Of the outcry against
Al ulllcial nhnures, which is as frequently
De result Of want Of proper knowledge in
their application - in the worthless character
Of the manuTes.
These hasty thoughts may possibly lead
come Of your readers 70 give attention to the
uubjech and, II 90, the object Of the writer
win BE- fully accomplished.
, 1861-05-23
Rieh soil ana Good sto6IE

We clip the following from q communica.
ton in the Ho~esteGd, as worth a few
minutes thought from the reading farmer:
ain distributing manure, It is economical
70 give q liberal dressing as far as we 10.
We must 60 through the labor Of cultivation,
and It costs no more 10 plant or hoe field
Of corn or potatoes that will yield heavily,
than one which will give poor returns; the
only additional expense is the extra cost Of
harvesting. The same is true as 10 the cuI.
tpre Of any crop.
We sre recommending to buy more
stock for our farms as fast as We can find
means for sustaining it; but what class oi
stock it is best to buy is less often discussed.
% this too, il may be safely asserted that
the PrOPer course Is 10 buy good stock. Il
costs no more 10 raise and Keep mood cattle
than poor; the men who buy ior the mar.
ket always make Q very great distinction
between good and poor animals.
The same rule applies in dairying and
vool7gr0ving-goOd cows and sheep are
prOfiablo-POOr mixers and light.Aeeced
sheep eat mp their products many times
over, and are ever In debt - the farmer.
, 1861-05-23
SECOND HAND PIANOS
Testimonials of the Horace Waters
Pianos and Melodecus. G

The Piano came to hand. and In 9rst nate order. hs
beautiful instrOment-lEE h WkLKER, PHILADELPHIA.
John Hewitt, Of Carthage New York, who ha haa
one q The Horace Waters Pianos, writes as inlout,A
friend ~ mine wishes me 10 purchase plano iol BET.
She likes the ons yOu cold niU In December, lshe ~
piano 10 herominH popular IN thk Ulare and thlnl
can iniI"due' one OF two more shey a te more pas
We have two Of waers' Pianos IN use IN oDr sPmIn,y
ohe Of which has been severely tested for three jean
and We can testify to their good quality aud duTablY
WOOD a GELGORY, Mount Carroll, M.
H. Waters Esq-DeaF Sir: Having nsed one of y5di
pianOfrteS EF two yean past have found 4 VeTj -
Heights Seminary. - - 7
Rev. Mr.. Haynes writes as f6lows:-Prrstnn HolloH,
N. Y. July 2sth, 1858. MR. wATERs-Dea Sir: ~
ciVtd The NelOdeOn. safe and in good order; an we'll
pleased with the external appearance and the tone ap.
hope shall have occasion 70 order one OF two muO
the present season. p f
Toga. N. Y, July 2sih, 1858. HoRGcE wafEns, NJ
Sir; The MtlOdeon you pent me was duly RECEIVED q
good order an nOw fully pre- pared 70 sny that ~
instrument b highly satisfactory and beg yon uaeelpt
my thanks for the very beml terms on which 800 lnl
nished Il, and for the very hour abIe manner d utidl
you have fulfilled, and moIe than fulhed ell that ~
promised. Very respectfully yours, &e., J. l. snITh
The Piano received from you continues to give sa
faction. regard Of the best Instruments n ~
place.-JAMEs l.. CLAkKB. Charleston, Va.
The Nicholson has safy arrived. feel oblIgeateyle
for your liberal discount will do S can for you n ~
paris.-Rev J. n. MOCOBMIcK, YarquesVilla, s. o.
The Piano was duly received. II came in exeel.ll
condition, and Is very much admiFgd by my humllga
family. Accept my thanks for your proHptnssI, ~
EKT COOPLR, WArIanhRm, bradford O., "a. 1 q stii
Your Piano pleases well. II is the best one b -
county-IHjhAs A. Latham, Completion, Ga.
We ere very much obliged to you for having Ssni -
fine nstinh ent for $3.50, and We shall take palnlo
recommend it-BKANK, Held a Co. BuGAlO Dempslql
The Horace Waters Pianos are known as among ~
very best; We are enabled 10 speak Of these insml1
with confidence, from personal know ledge Of their e1R
lent tone and durable quality.-Ntw YORK EvaDgelnL
We can speak Of the meFits Of the Horace Walf.
Pianos from personal knowledge, as being q thofa1
Cest quality Christian Intelligence. srJft
Nothing at the State Fair displayed greater exett't
10 any department than the Horace wsten ti1nnf-
Chufchman. -esaM
Waters' Pianos and MelOdeons challenge compel.I
Eith the finest made anywhep Id the cOuntgy-7hoR
Journal. i f-sIts5
Horace Watera' PiaDof,Ftes are Of FULL Flch aadtVll
tone aud powerful. New York usicsl Review.
Our friends WIN and at Mr. waieFa' ItnTs the yey ~
assortment Of Music and Of Pianta % ba found = -
United States. and We urge our southern and wt,.s
friends 70 give them Q call whenever they 90 tohsH
YOTks-Gahams Magnzine.
Warsroonas Ne. sSs broadway, New rese
, 1861-05-23
Thines I have saan.

have seen farmer wade up 10 his knees
winter after winter, through manure, in going
to his stable, when for years his garden has
been unproductive for the want Of an article
so much in his way in the yard.
have seen a farmer pass fifteen times by
q breach in his fence, and never stop to
Alright it, always putting it off till another
day, until the greater part Of his crop was
destroyed.
] have seen . farmer plowing around
punches Of briars until his field was so taken
with them that he was compelled to abandon
and give it up to the neighbors around him
as q blackberry patch in common.
have seen farmer put up his stock fod.
der in so careless o manner that the first
wind would blow down the stacks; in
which condition they would remain until the
fodder was so spoiled that bis halEstarved
cattle would refuse to eat, and he would won.
der why his cattle were so much poorer than
his neighbors'.
] have seen farmer who took great care
Of his fodder, but, in feeding it to his cattle,
he would let in his hogs, or not separate
them from his cattle, and before they could
masticate half their allowance, the remain
der was rooted about, and so filthy that they
must be more than half starved to eat 1t. He,
too, is one Of the wondering" class.
! have seen farmer feed his horses in q
hollow tree with both ends open, and hole
In the middle. "Oh," says he, "the pigs
will get what falls" Yet, strange to tell, he
never could account for his horses being
always so poor. | wonder.
I bo,,. eS.... Co.. L.
where his boys were plowing, and when he
did, i was the same thing; for they would
merely skim the earth cut and cover-and
wonder"
! have seen Q farmer, land be good
rough carpenter) who had not q door to his
stable; he would stop the entrance with
rails laid crosswise, e,--leaving o hole at the
bottom TO creep IN and out when feeding.
The labor-lost during the year in pulling
down and putting up this abominable substi-
tnte, applied to the making Of doors, would
have furnished him for q life time. He Is
always wondering" how some folks have
time TO do such things. @~
have seen farmer, after all his labor
and expense In growing, cutting, stacking,
spreading, dew.rotting, and taking up his
hemp, throw hundreds of pounds in the cor
ners Of the fence, to make room for another
cropj again to be destroyed, in part like the
preceding one.
| have seen o farmer richer thsn his neigh.
bors, and to- their great detrilnent, lose as
much time in borrowing and returning the
various implements of husbandry, as would
pay for them In two years, II time so spent
had been prUiitablV employed.
, 1861-05-23
TOWN LOTS!
HILLss ADDFrIoN 10 sTEnACoOlr,
GOOD CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT!

THE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING LAID OUT
Il his land claim, adjoining Capt Balchs claim,
into Town LOls q one acre each h prepared 10 sell
Los q sa parties desiring either 70 locate and improve
location is not exoeled BY any On Puget sound The
se has heen laid out with VSw 70 beauty and cluVe-
plut vel Walslsd ~ aprnrh Site oF thru church,
have already been doaaaed and aet apaF Tie prices of
Le Fange ium $50 70 $50 each aesordlnR % lscatY
cltm during Tie coming snmmaF ukich cannol nm 10
uelty enhaneo tha value u TIE eullIu praDa4I9.
Aposer q attoTley having hssn gipu % PIInk claf
t1al he sams bnOw uiihdfaUa.
SoH LENuEL BILLS.
, 1861-05-23
A. STEILACOOM my.
% LIVERY STABLE. @

rFVIIB UNDERsIoNED, HAVING EsTAD-
nIrd hms.if IN he AbaFe business IN this place. uIn
derois ~ aiisntsa eseiusivey eoudusng ID plup1F
ana alill1lctuly manner.
esea s.sds aI.. s hs lga IN readiness ior he sssOn-
a.. - g.iss lueoE. q. p.suus ulaaus 'Osui.y
Ileaaaui ride tl9uaNh lhe no1mlTr.
sIAnliNo farnlshri q po1sfais Ms.
big cmARLRs STEWART.