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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
capture of Mason and slidelI.
FoRrREss MONROE, Nov.

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. Is.
The u. S. steamer San Jacinto, has
just arrived from the coast of Africa
via the West Indies, where she has
been cruising for six weeks. Old Point
was electrified by the tidings that the
San Jacinto had on board Messrs. Sill
dell and Mason. who were going abroad
as ministers to the Southern Confeder-
acy. Com. Wilkes reported the news
at headquarters in person, and will for
ward his dispatches Tonight. E0V
WAsHINGToN, Nov. &c.
Capt. Taylor, who has arrived here
with dispatches, reports that when the
San Jacinto stopped at Cienfuegos, the
escape of Slidell and Mason was ascer-
tanned. Proceeding thence to Havana,
1t was understood they had taken pas
sage on the 7th of November, on tho
British steamer Trent, plying between
Vera Cruz, by way of Havana and St!
Thomas, and Southampton. While the
San Jacinto was in the narrowest part
of the Bahama channel, about twenty
five miles to the westward, she met the
packet, and as usual, fired shot across
her bows and brought her to. Two.
boats were sent to her under command
of Lieutenant Fairfax, who, boarding
the packet, arrested Mason and Slidell,'
who were personally known to him.
They first objected to being removed
without the employment of force for that
purpose. However, they were soon at
ter removed without further trouble,
and conveyed to the San Jacinto.f
Their respective Secretaries, Evsts
and McFarlin, were also brought on
board, and are now on their way to-
New York. The packet had no other,:
save her own flag. The remainder of
her passengers, including the ladies
connected with the Slidell and Mason
party, were not molested, and were
therefore left free to pursue their jour
ney. Official dispatches are volumin-
Gus, and include several accounts of
the capture, together with a protest of
Mason and Slldell, against being taken
from British ship.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
Judge Douglas, Sons Sent For.

The Tribune's special, Washington
IA, says: John E. Adey, of North
Carolina, a British subject, was brought
here on the Cour de Leon; he obtained
pass at Richmond from the British
Consul, and reached Matthias Point
from Fredericksburg. He represents
the citizens of Richmond to be in a
great fright at the success of our navy
at Beaufort. He was sent here by
Governor Reeder, of North Carolina, to
obtain the two sons by the FIRST marriage
OF the late Judge Douglas, and carry
them South, to prevent their property
at $500, O00-from being con-
fscated. .4;s
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

CAN'T BE BRIBED.-George ID. Prem
tice has proved himself an incorrupti-
BILE patriot. Among the many schemes
for carrying Kentucky out of the Union
was perseyering attempt to buy his
paper. He was approached with the
modest offer of $25, 900, which was of
course promptly declined. The anx-
ious buyers, thinking their bid had
been below Prentice's estimate of his
honor increased their offer, and through
an old Political friend, since CHARTERED
at Fort Lafayette, he was informed that
fifty thousand dollars was in the Louis
vile bank, subject to the draft of Geo.
D. Prentice, provided the Journal was
henceforth conducted according to GER
tain terms. An increased severity up
on the disunionists in the columns of
the Journal was the response to this
proposal. Next came a railroad man
from the far west, who eschewed all
politics, and wanted an influential pa
per to support the Pacific Railroad en-
terprise. He would give Prentice $780,
600 for the Journal. This bid was
too low, and George D. Prentice re-
mains unbought and unpurchasable.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

from the ocean across the broad Ches-
peak and up the long stretch of the
Patapsco. For twenty-four hours we
were drenched by the driving rain, CIV
ing to most of the company view of
the "other side" of soldiers life. We
are now, however, enjoying beautiful
Indian summer weather, which some
times continues in this latitute until
near Christmas. The longer it draws
itself out this year the more satisfac-
ton will it give to the numerous visit
ors at present sojourning here.
Yours truly DC. Z.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
Later From the Fieet...Great Panic al
MObile--The Panic Spreading.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. l3.-The Memphis
Aryus of the 10th has dispatch dated
Charleston Nov. 14th, which SAYS the
Federal forces have possession of
Pinkney Island, and have seized all
able bodied men OH the plantations,
and taken them aboard the fleet, and
prevent others from fleeing. by force.
They have made no attempt yet to eff
feet Judgment on the main land.
The Memphis papers express great
alarm about a preparation for an ex-
pedition down the Mississippi, and de-
mand that the entire resources of the
country shall be brought to bear against
1T. The Argus says Price has done
much for Missouri but far more for
Memphis.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
Conviction of John Mckinney, late State
Treasurer, of EmbeZZlement.

We learn from the Detroit Tribune,
that the trial of John Mckinney for the
ENLIGHTENMENT of funds from the State
of Michigan. while acting as State
Treasurer, began in Mason, Ingham
county, Tuesday, and was concluded
Thursday night. Judge Lawrence,
presided over the Court. Hon. Chas.
Epson, Attorney General of the State,
Judge Longyear, of Lansing, and Ste
phen Bingham, Esq, Prosecuting At
torney for Ingham county, conducted
the case in behalf of the State, and Mr.
Chapman, Of Lansing, and Mr.. Barns,
Of Mason, acted for the defence. A
number Of witnesses were sworn, and
the case on behalf of the State was
most deliberately prepared and skillful-
ly conducted. The defence was very
obstinate, the counsel for Mckinney
availing themselves of every legal re-
sort, but it could not save their client.
The case was given to the Jury Thurs
day, and after being out ten minutes,
they brought IN Uerdict Of GUILTY.
Mr.. MoKinney's counsel Immediately
made a motioni in arrestofjudgment,a ask
ingtwenty-four hours time to prepare for
argument. Thus has ended the career
of a misguided man, who a few years
since stood high in public estimation,
and who in the early period of his
crime defied arrest and secuted pun
ishment. 1t. is a striking fact that
the same political party whose conf
dence he so greatly abused, brought
him to trial and have secured his con-
viction. ....-..
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
Price and McCullOch Still Retreating.

Ut 1]OOfo3 wv IOs
Price and McCulloch's armies have
retrcated into Arkansas. 1t is under.
stood that they have gone to Fort
Smith, where supplies have been col
lected and winter quarters are being
built. Before leaving Missouri they
fired all the haystacks, corn cribs, ETC.,
IN their vicinity, to prevent our forces
from obtaining forage in case they pur-
sued them. Previous reports regarding
the lmminency of battle on the Sd,
originated in large foraging party OF
rebels on Wilson'S Creek being mlstak-
en- for the advance guard OF the ene-
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
CoMPRoM1sE.-When the the high.

CoMPRoMsE.-When The the high
wayman has his pistol pointed at Your
head and is demanding your money it
is not exactly the moment to be talking
soft words of peace to him if you have
any weapon with which you can des-
patch him. When the national life il
threatened, none but towards, fools
and traitors will be attempting to weak
en- the hand that is appraised for its de-
fence. tNs Er7l
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
The Mexican Question.

Soon after the announcement was
made of the contemplated intervention
by England, France and Spain in Mex
lean affairs, our Government dispatched
ship of war, commanded by an ex-
perienced officer, to their Gulf, to look
after our interests. Another vessel was
also dispatched up the coast to Tampi-
CO to prevent the transit of passengers
from the rebel Government across that
country, and also to prevent the ship
ments Of cotton, &C., from the rebel
States. This wise precaution, it is
said, has suddenly put stop to an ex-
tensive traffic which was about being
inaugurated. J7.Fa7 7ft
At about the same time Secretary
Seward sent respectful communica-
ton to England, France and Spain re-
specting the alleged intervention of
these governments in the affairs of
Mexico, but up to the last advices from
Europe no satisfactory answer has
been received by our government.
They appear to be quibbling uporithis
matter, and seem disinclined to state
their real objects and designs.
Our government is keeping most
vigllant watch, and will not permit this
formidable European combination to
make any advance or aggression on
this continent.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
SI.irmish at FaII,s Church.

WAsH1NGToN, Nov. 1S.-During re-
view of McDowell's and Wadsworth's
Brigade, a stampede occurred among
pickets of the l4th Brooklyn Regiment,
about mile and half left of Falls
Church, owing to the approach OF a
large body of rebel cavalry. One man
was wounded, and several missing.
Two regiments went to the support of
the pickets, when the rebels fell back.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

No MORE CoMMIssIoNs.-Th Jack
son Patriot understands that Gov.
Blair has resolved to issue no more
commissions until the companies now
recruiting are full. This is a wise
conclusion. 9 ~ s
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

The most gratifying achievement to
the Northern people, during the war,
is the unexpected capture of Mason
and Slidell, the rebel Ministers to
France and England, by Commodore
Wilkes, of the San Jacinto, off Bermu-
da. 1t appears that Commodore Wilkes
was returning with the San Jacinto
from the African station, and happened
to arrive at Cienfuegos just in time to
learn that Mason and Slidell had taken
passage on the British steamer Trent
at Havana. Accordingly he steered
across her track, brought her to, and
took off the new fledged plenipotentia-
ries against their vigorous protest. Mr..
Eustis, former member of Congress
from Louisiana, who was acting as Sec
rotary to Slidell, made some resistance,
but finally came along.
This is very important arrest, and
will be hailed with unfeigned JOY by
the whole North. 1t will be recollected
that they were sent to Europe by Jeff.
Davis government on business which
they deemed of the utmost Importance,
and it was suspected that their func-
tons included proposition for a joint
protectorate of France and England
over the rebel States, and an extensive
scheme for raising money on the new
cotton crop. Fortunately all their dis
patches and papers were taken, and we
shall now know what they are aiming at,
what inducements they offer the Euro
pean nations for taking part in their
quarrels and upon what their hopes of
success are based.
The Chicago Tribune, speaking ofthis
arrest, says: cit would be difficult to
two name persons more odious to loyal
citizens than Mason and Slidell. Both are
stepped in treason to their lips. Neither
of them has drawn a patriotic breath
since they entered public life. Mason
is an ignorant and pompous aristocrat,
who believes in the right of every f.
F. V. to wallop his own niger. Be-
yond this he knows nothing, and thinks
there is nothing to be known. He is
probably the most insolent man who
Fever held seat in the Senate, not ex-
cepting Butler of South Carolina. His
last speech in that body was declara-
ton that he considered himself just as
good a traitor as Wigfall, and just as
much entitled to expulsion as that vag
abond. But with all his insolerce, his
vanity, his malice and his treason it
must be said that Mason was always
sincere. He spoke and acted from pro-
found convictions, and his convictions
were based upon opaqueness of intel
lect aggravated by want of early
training. Not so Slidell. Born and
bred in New York, he has adopted
slave driving principles as an avenue
of wealth, and the secession dogma as
an avenue to power. He is the Maehia-
vel of the Notwithstanding, relent-
less, and as devoid of conscience as
a Jesuit. He is probably the most
dangerous man that could be sent to
operate on the French court, whose
language he speaks like native. But
Commodore Wilkes has broken this
nice nest of eggs, and not a chicken of
them will ever be hatched."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

NATIONAL SALUTE.-A national sa-
lutte wasfired at Wilmington, Delaware.
Thursday, in honor of Commodore Du-
pont and his splendid victory over the
incorrigible and pestilent traitors Of
South Carolina. a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21
The Southern ssHostages'' for the Fri.
vateeers..-Munitfons Received at Sa.

The Southern Hostages - for the Fri.
vateeers..-Munitions Received at Sa.
vannah.
New YORK, Nov. 1S.-The Rich
mond Enquirer of the 18th gives the
names of thirteen hostages to await
the result of the trial of the privateers
at the North. They are Coils. Coreoran,
Lee, Coggswell, Wilcox, w oodruff and
Neff; Majors Potter, Revere and Vod.
ges, and Captains lockwood, Bowman
and Keafer. 1.
The cargo of the steamer said to
have arrived at Savannah, consisted Of
ten rified cannon, %, 900 stand of arms,
and large assortment of medicines.
clothing. blankets, &c. The vessel
cost $3.50 and is regarded as un-
in speed. Her commander
is J. d. Bullock, formerly of the u. s.
navy.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

side of the Guard House.
The routine of duty at our camp
though strictly according to Army
Regulations, is not severe, and is per-
formed by the men with all the formal
ity and correctness of old time soldiers.
Our camp is dry and airy-having
rather too much of the latter quality in
windy weather-our tents are of the
most approved kind, and supplied with
floors. Straw is not furnished by the
quartermaster, and as it is indispensi-
BILE to the comfort of the men they 90
into the country every Saturday in the
forenoon and procure (by fair purchase
of course) weeks supply for their bed
ding, which they back to camp, some
times from distance of several miles.
There has been lately important adj
dition made to soldiers ratiors, both in
quantity and variety of articles of diet.
80 that in this respect the change of
life from home to camp is not so great
as it would have been formerly. Lieut..
rieree of the st. Joseph company is
our Quartermaster. A most fortunate
appointment for us. His impartial and
correct administration of the affairs of
his department, has won for him the
respect and good will of the entire
Regiment.
We are not permanently Brigaded
yet, but temporarily in the Brigade
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-11-21

hands, and they themselves had done
all they could to prevent the destruc-
ton, but without avail.
The other articles captured in the
arsenal were a few dozen muskets of
the '52 pattern, Springfield manufac-
ture; vuantity of bayouets and Uni
ted States cartouche-boxes, few kegs
of Kentucky powder, (about five hum
dred pounds in all,) three seige gun
carriages, and an old 24-pounder, of
little value the latter we rendered
useless by knocking off the trunnions.
The long room on the second floor, we
learned, was used as ballroom by the
mhabitants, and served as the head
quarters of that gallantcorps, ''the Beau
fort Artillery" Around the walls were
festooned the names of Jefferson Davis,
Beauregard, Pickens, Calhoun, DC. |;
these were naturally removed from
their dusty elevation, and left the walls
bleak and bare as the lower chambers.
We were led. to believe by the me-
groes that some intention exists on the
part of their late masters to burn the
city of Beaufort during the ight time,
throwing the onus upon US. The gun
boat Curlew, which come up to head
quarters this forenoon, rejoins the
Pembina and Unadilla this evening,
and the Commodore has determined
that no further excess shall be commit
ted either by blacks or whites. 1t is
understood that several companies of
marines will be placed on guard there
tomorrow for the purpose Of watching
over the property left by the panic
stricken inhabitants.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-03

. RIs w 0 = D

1f'roREEY AT LAW,
omes over Mould 3 Ean'sn's store.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-03
ARnIY CoRREaPONpENCE.
CANP sHERNAN,
WAaHfNaToN. d. NAY 80, 1901.

NAAt dhAAAANf
WASHINGTON, D. G., May 30, 1861.
DEAR srRi You must not attribute my long
silence to neglect, or Indifference, fr have
tried time aud again 10 write 70 you. Since
leaving Philadelphia, our time has not been
90 much our own, as we might wish. Our
ofTiceru are now strict with as, we drilloiten-
or, and are not allowed to leave Camp 50 Of
ten. have rot been cut Of Camp since our
arrival here, but have tho promise Of Cap
tain Paddock Of leave Of absence tonight,
to visit the Seventh II. T. Regiment.
Upon our arrival here, we were furnished
with tents, aad the next 2. NJ. We marched
about mile aud half from tho Capitol,
and pitched thore. will not describe our
Camp, as you can see q fac simile OF II Of
any time. ar
We quarter eightiuoue tent, aud as Capt.
Paddock allows us to mess together in squads
- suit ourselves, we live much more pleas
antly than when bundled together--two com
panies in one barn--As we have done, My
mess-mates are ali about my own nge with
one exeePtiou), and we get along together
finely. Among other resolutions which we
have adopted, we resolved to have one or
more chapters Of the Bible read every night
before tattoo; and thus We have done every
night, thus far. II IS about the only thing
we do that seems like civilized life. The
Sabbath is not observed at all. We have no
Chaplain consequently, no religious SER
vices.
Isuppose you have seen the report in the
papers that We areip Yirainia-alsO that we
have received Minnie muskets, both Of
which reports are false.
The day after we arrived in Camp, the
Colonel received dispatch 10y a messen-
ger), ordering all the troops under arms, i'm
mediately. We were eating dinner at the
time, but all dropped their plates, put on
their equipments, and were in line in ten
minutes ready to march. The report was
that Alexandria was attacked by Is, 900 Sc
cessiOn troops, but it proved to be false.
Tho Connecticut Regiment, the H. T,
Regiment, and some OF the District
troops were over, and are there now. We
remained under arms awaiting further or
dors. Sunday we received orders TO march
to the Arsenal, to exchange our arms for
Minnie muskets, 1--WE supposedly but what
was our disappointment TO find that those
we were to receive, were the same as those
we had, with one slight exception or i'm
proVement-the lock bayOnet.
The manner in which Ohio has uniformed
and equipped her troops, has disheartened
many of themj and but few are wiling to
enlist for three years. The Washingtonians
have given US the name OF "ohio paupers, /"
from the ''Pauper statej" and it is not al
surprising that they should, for we certainly
have the meanest uniforms Of any troops
that are here, or have been here. 1T
It is drill time, and my sheet is full, Sc
good bye for the present. --
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NEW YORK DIAaKET-Iuno
tBr rtIEGaApH.f

FIOUR-MArketfo for common and medium grades
has sgain deolln-d Sc per bbl With only moderate
hpslneis doing for expert and home consumption
Market closing dull and heavy
sales are u s0I bbls 81 g0asOn Tor suporfne state
S5laee0,2o Tor extra state; f,sa1t,5 ior suPerlne
yestcTni Si,i0s,s0 for shipping brands extra round
hooped ohio; g, ,7e@i25 ior trade brands do.
Grades are dropping salos are 800 bba at sblO7, 80
for inferior 60 choice extra.
RYE FLnUR-snAil sales at S9,loa4,o0
CORN MEAL Market quiet and noEnally IN
WHIsKY-sIArEst dull and lower. SALES are
WHEAT-Market for common and Inferior grades
rules heavy and ia2c lower, while good, sound par
Sales are 1900 bush Chicago spring at Sl,m1 i ~;
1900 bush Northwestern club at tl,l5dl, ,i6; 1850
bnIh Racine sprins az SlsdslIIi Ig9 bush gaRad
SI,0sGl,'s; lf,NQ bush amber Iowa AZ sl,igdi, ~;
2801 bush winter red we.tcrn At Sl,5OItl 9li 70
white western at 81 aSi,f0: tTlO hush Shite Mich
igan At slbNl60; GOO bush white Kentucky at ST. 20
RYE-AIarke: quiet and steady Rt 6e0l67c.
RARLEY-Market dull nt Alae5c.
CORN-Market heavy and l6f2c lower. Sales are
lssG bush At tsS.se ior lnigT9s to prime nsw
b1TS--Mor. piSnty dull at sl@ssssc for Western
and Canadian; S3aSsHc for State.
PQRR-Market dull and dropping Sales are go
hhs At si6,s7 s@F25 tor moss SO for CHAR Sl2ii
6ot250 for ime. Total stock of old and rev June
lst, 1859 bbs; same date last month, b7,7OO bbls
same date last year, 70 20.
@S4,50 for country prime Sis76i6, ,25ior country
moss, Sl0Wali.O0 for ropacked ness; 81, ,2iAl2.5o
for extra mess. Total stock old and new june lat
4,,lSs bills; date last month"; i7,5l3 bla; same
date last year, 42. $50 hhls
PRIME MESS BREF-Market dull, and With
out change
RREF HAMS-Market rulss quiet at sIaaiS.
CUT WEATS-Qutet, Trihing sales at 5a5A
for shoulders; COOS for hams; and a very cholc'
at &c
RACON-Quiet and unchanged.
LARD Market dull and prices are drooping.-
Sales are $50 bbls at e6G936c.
+ BUTTER-selllus at s8i4e for Ohioi 98i6 fo
CHEEsR-Market steady at sssO. as in quality
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OOMMERCfAL.
tn,NYEI,ANn nIARKnr-Iune 1 .

WHEAT-The market IA extremely duh, OWNS
20 largo receipts aud the dosnward movemsnf q
the East. Sales ofred are reported A. decline b
&C. aud the market loses dull aud htayy. SALES 80
cars rel On track Ai Si,is. r .
COIN Remains inactive and not aaotabls.
OATs-stead7 With sales OF / car AZ &c.
HIGuWINEs-Nothlng doirg.
RGgS Have further rprot cd and sales are re-
ported at s, 81 and &c for lots Of fow barrels.
POTATOES -Aro In GOOD demand and buyers
aro oIelag 2i0Ve, according 70 quallty-ths latter
price for Noabannocks.
SALTS ssillng At flllowinE rates: hne from
store S,C@1a;i o,arso from store, sIi5Q t,5Ui dali
~ In packages without bags, s2i do. in bags, sz9
and II \ -ks lie.
BUTTER -Remains very dun at a6IIe-the lat
tor for extra nice in small lots. IA .H