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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
DE ATH >.

At her residence 10 WAVE & II Hh .ayette
Atwood. 10 the slst year of her age.
She died as she lived-an afectionats wife ana
mother. and an exemplary christian; and abereaved
husband and SON are joined in mourning BY her
large circle of friends. The funeral services were
held at her house, largely attended by -
community
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
War Commenced.

4 war commenced.
BY the telegraphie dispatches pub
lished in another column of this issue,
it will be seen that jeff. Davis and his
band of ingrates and traitors, have
plunged this country into civil war.
They have inangurated the war, let the
consequences be upon their own heads.
1t was commenced on Friday last,
and after a two days seige, Fort
Sumter, that we have been accustomed
to look upon as inpregnable, has been
yanquished, and the Government forces
within it have made unconditional sur
render to the rebel authorities.
Humiliating as this result is, it is not
surprising. The Government was in
no fit condition to take up any sort of
armed operation while the prepare
tons of South Carolina, the result of
near FIVE months incessant labor, was
as complete as the situation could rem
der it, combining not few powerful
and effective military inventions made
<.hce Tie erection of the fort, and not
taken into calculation in its construc-
ton. There was also present large
force of men-reported at 7,O0O-with
numerous reserves, and these were
commanded by officers educated by the
bounty of the Government in our Ma
tional military school, and some of
whom had seen distinguished service
under the American flag. LatterIy,
furthermore, the resources of six other
States have been brought to the aid
of South Carolina and all this was
arrayed against seventy men in Fort
Sumter, worn by watching and wasted
by short rations. 1t is not surprising
that we see the result we do. 1t is rath-
er more surprising that we should have
anticipated anything different.
The duty Of the Government from
this moments plain. The resources
of the Republic must be put forth with
no grudging or tardy hand. The strife
must be short-the war quick, and de-
oisive. Whatever ample means, eour-
ageous men and universal patriotism
can do, must be done at once. Our
fathers fought seven longyears that the
Constitution might be framed. We,
their descendants, can afford any sac
rifces, any exertion, that their labor
may be preserved to the world for the
blessing of mankind.
Every where throughout the North,
the pessis are most profoundly excited
by the news of the downfall of Sumter.
All f4 sr distinctions of party char
,g ont of view, and men are
sssaattbey ever were Demo
epublicans, in the overshad-
risis upon the country. From
Every Northern State offers OF
nd money have already been
I the General Government, to
esuting the war to the bitter
-Snsyivania has come forward
%75, 900 men. Ohio of
. and reserve Of
chusetts has al
troops who arc
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
MARR1ED.

In Dowagiac, at the residence Of the brides
father on the evening Of the IAN Oh A HFs0T
Of Niles. to Miss ALKALINE BOOK. Of Dowagiscs
..,h. r.v,or House. ON the l1thfhst., by Rev.
! Stronn NJ. HENRY p. STARFORD, of kaia-
mazoo, to Miss HATTIE ESiM0NS, of PotsgosE
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
From the Extra Of Sunday Night.

CHARLESTON, April Is, J o'clock.
Firing ceased and unconditional sur
render made. The Carolinians surprised
at the fight being over so soon. After
the flagstaff was shot away Wigfall
was sent by Gen. Beauregard to Sum-
ter with white flag to offer assistance
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
G.. T. BEAUREGARD.

on fercely from all points, from the
vessels outside, and along the coast.
1t is reported that Fort Sumter is on
| fire.
Charleston, April 1S-10:30 AN.
At intervals of twenty minutes firing
was kept up all night on Fort Sumter.
Major Anderson ceased firing from
Fort Sumter at six in the evening. All
night he was engaged in repairing dam
ages and protecting the barbette guns.
He commenced to return the fire at
seven o'clock this morning.
Fort Sumter seems to be greatly dis
abled. The battery on Cummings
Point does Fort Sumter great damage.
At 8 o'clock this morning dense
smoke poured out from Sumter.
The Federal flag is at half-mast, sig
Mailing distress.
The shells from Fort Moultrie and
the batteries on Morris Island fall into
Major Anderson's stronghold thick and
fast, and they can be seen in theil
course from the Charleston battery.
| =, CHARLESTON, April Is.
va Augusta-Fort Sumter has sur
rendered. The Confederate flag float:
over its walls.
None of the garrison or Confederate
troops were hurt.
CHARLESTON, April 13-P. M.
The federal flag was again hoiste'
) over Fort Sumter, When Parche
Miles with flag of truce went to tn
fort. In a few minutes the federal fla:
was drawn dawn by Major Anderson
/ and the white flag again unfurled.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18


..on the land tothe other the old FIRE
T-the Revolution is kindled, and mill
ons of stout hearts are beating re-
,onsive to their eountry's call.
None but traitors will now hesitate
in their loyalty and allegiance to the
Stars and Stripes, in the present emer-
~ of our country. Treason and
ION must be crushed out. Free
hope, here and over the world,
Psted by traitors to law
The issue now is Our
;. its enemies. There are
,,lrts5s. Let there be none.
US fight out our countries battle
.od divide into parties afterward.
Every man do his duty, AID stand by
each other, true to his country. That
man. who VIII not do it should be
marked. % coward, a knave, a tralt0
-6I sush will get their deserts just 3
certainly as the efforts of true men WI
be crowned with success and glory
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18


In, stands by the ADD
istration.
the President to-
teresting CONVEX
condition OF the
zee of it was,
las, that while
d to the Ad-
;tical issues,
"a Presi-
psti'
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18

and believe that
snake flag, were raised in the
<o-morrow, it would find very
.&Slf, what was tho - Il Ken
sth day of Noyemhe: Ihave it here
lhave given yos the platforms of the
and have before me the vote of
entucky upon those platforms. It
that tb. Senator IS Kentucky's
+hey.1Es proad of no. and just
reason to be ,ud of him.
SD Storm. whic one section
&Amed TO be- Jrion plat
lion Of the country it was
7tform even upon this
the Constitution asd
-ote of his State
s.,tn Beii and the
cement of the
The Union
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18
Dispatch to the Baltimore American.

Events Of the Last Few Days.
History Of the Negotiations IN the mat
ter Of Fort Sunater-Psacea5le Over
tures Refused! = Traitors at til.
CdpitoAGoUcrnnaent Po,cer to Cal
Volunteers, de-, dc.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-04-18

i'll be the
Speaker, on
the House on the
y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

S1eNIFIcAET SIaNs- DEsAFFEcFfoN And
DECENTRALIZATION AMONG THE TRoOPs.--The
decision in the case of Col. Sing letary (who,
it will be recellected, acted so noble a part
in reacuiBg the officers and crew of the
French frigete Prony, on the coast of North
Carolina, from O. watery gravel, has been
Gaally made out and has come TO. light.
The Fewbern Progress says: We,leern that
tho decision breaks him of his command,
pay, etc. for two months, and subjects him
to a rcprimand for characterization. The
Colonel, unwilling 60 be idle for two
months, at time when the country needs
ell the assistance it can get, and believing
that his regiment, which has become already
considerably dssa6ected and demorGJised, will
hardly be worth commanding by that time,
has handed in hi5 resignation to General
Branch Richmond DtspGtch, Dec. 6.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

A PRESENT FOR PRESIDENT LIEooLE.-
There is now on exhibition in Brooklyn
valuable watch of curious construction,
which is to be presented by some leading
citizens of Williamsburg TO President Lin
coin TIE watch is said to have been st
one time the property of the Royal family
of France. Besides being a timekeeper
equal to the best chronometer, it contains q
music box which plays several airs. The
dial is OF fine enamel, with painted land
scape view of the Palace of the Tnilefies.
On the face are also three moving figures of
solid gold and great beauty. The estimated
value of the watch is 5000. But it is said
to be Of much greater value, by reason Of
interesting associations.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

~ Col. Dougherty, wounded at the
battle of Belmont, and taken prisoner by
the rebels, has returned to Cairo. His leg
has been amputated twice below the knee,
and it 10 feared he viii have to submit to
another amputatisns So much for rebel
surgery. The Cairo correspondent Of the
Louisville Journal, who went down with
the late Gag of truce, says:
The meeting between Gen. Grant and our
officers, and Col. d. was very affectionate.
As soon as practicable, Col. Dougherty was
with great care removed to our boat. I
learn that his leg was bnf twice smputated,
instead of three times, ss previously stated
in dispatches, and instead of being ampu-
tated above the knee, it IS several inches
below. His other wound, in the left shout
der and breast, is healing rapidly; and, be-
fore many months, with good care and the
assistance OF an artificial leg, he will be in
position to pay the rebels back with in
terest for the loss he has sustained--it being
bis expressed determination to take the field
again as soon as ne is able.
The following is the same correspondents
account of the reception Of Col Dougherty
at Cairo by the 22nd Illinois, which he
commanded at Belmont
1t had been noised about that Col Dough-
erty would probably arrive on our steamer.
The levee was covered with the soldiers of
the 22nd and other regiments. W ben we
came within hailing distance of the mass,
the news of the Colonel's being aboard was
communicated, aud q shout of joy rent the
air that might be heard half way to Co
lumbug. The troops seemed perfectly wild
enthusiasm. Cheer after cheer went up IN
til the boat landed, when the band struck
up "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the
noble Colonel was then borne off by his own
officers. When he had reached the shore
the scene beggared description. One shout
of joy went up such as are only given to
the brave and sacrificing. Some threw Up
their caps in the air, others danced about,
whilst many stout heart that had breasted
the deadly fire of the foe, stood motionless
and wept like child. It was such sight
as would haunt the memory for lifetime.
AS the wounded man wss borne away to
his quarters the crowd moved with him,
uttering peel after peel of cheers and it
was not until we had landed at Cairo that
the tempest of enthusiasm ceased to be
heard. This seemed like reward enough
for every limb lost from mans body.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

H- At noon Last Saturday the steamer
Ben. J. Adams arrived at this port, having
on board portion of Col. Bruce's Kentucky
regiment. They were en- route for Smith
land, where they will be consolidated with
Col. Williams regiment now encamped at
that place. The greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed among the men and their repeated
cheers were. answered by the soldiers of the
Goth Indiana, from their barracks on Water
street. Col. Williams went down on the
Adams, and will take command of the new
regiment.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

nG.Lsst Saturday was one. Of theIoveliest
days Of the season. It was difficult to
believe that we are in the middle of 3 winter
month-usually cold and disagreeable. Our
weather-wise friends predict that we are to
have an open and mild winter. A cores
pendent OF the Milwaukee Wisconsin says
that il has been reduced to certainty, by
scientific and ordinary observation, that
whatever winds prevail when the equinoc-
tias line i psssej, they will prevail through
out the winter. This fall it was Southern
Winds and therefore he is certain that they
will be the prevailing winds throughout the
winter.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
A UNION MAN IN MAMMoTH CAvH.-The

A UNION MAN IN MAMMOTH CAvE.-The
Frankfort correspondent OF the Cincinnati
Gazette says:
The proprietor of the well known Mann
moth Gave Hotel is here. 1t would be
worth his life TO venture back. At this
very time there is concealed in the Mann
moth Cave well known Union man of
that section, for whom the rebels have been
securing the country wide. Snspecting
that he might be in the cave, they seized
the old guide, and used every means, even
to physical torture, to compel him to con-
duct them through the Iabyrinths of the
cave to the hiding place of the man they
sought, bat the 0rave fellow held out faith
fully, and protested his ignorance. Forum
ately the concealed man has some six weeks
provisions. Can you realize reader, that
these things are done in Kentucky, and
Eutthin thirty miles of our Grand Army3
Does it not sound rather like some ancient
chronicle of the Cameronians of Scotland,
some romantic story of the time when men
were driven to the caves and moors to es-
cape the persecution Of a by-gone age?
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

So The " cellar thieves" are beginning
their operations again, and it becomes our
officers and citizens to keep a sharp lookout
for the light-6ugered gentry. We regret to
SAY that our Iarder Was-eomplesely ''cleened
cut" last Friday night by some !" ( arson or
persons unknown" to u.s. Nor have we
any anxiety to cultivate the acquaintauoe of
man who would be guilty of the transcen-
daut meanness of robbing an editor of his
well earned bread and butter
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

4 HTSTR.a n SS1N TEGE.-Uentre Township,
IL Vanderburgh County, Nov. 10, 1861.
Taken up by the subscriber living in Centre
Township, a sorrel mare, blaze face, two hind
feet white and right fore foot, supposed TO be
about twelve years old The owner is hereby re-
quested to come and prove property pay charges
and take her away.
{ Signed, THOMAB HERDEN.
Now on this 4th day Of December, A. D. 1861,
personally came before Juatics of the Peace,
for Centre Township William MeOutcheA, william
shaw, and James Henry, all freohoiders, and
return IN writing, under oath, Eppratsing the
above marc at fifteen dollars.
Returned 20 Clerk Of v. O. on Dec. IL, 1851.
The ebSve is a true copy from my docket
EENL0CK McJ0HNSgE, J. r. O. I.
A true copy of the original a. che ssue appears
on Gle and of Record in my Office.
Artist, LOUIS RIOHTEB, o. V. @. @.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

LAxR PoRTIFIoATIoEs.- While this coun-
try is talking shout the Importance Of lake
Notifications, Canada IS quietly but busily
engaged in erecting them. A short sime
ago, Gen. Wiiliams and staff paid visit to
Coilingwood, for the purpose of examining
its capabilities as a naval depot for Lake
Huron. Men are bus,ly engaged on the
Qualifications ct Toronto. Ten 64-pounder
gnnc reached that place from Quebec lately,
and are % be mouneed on the smh8nkments
in courEe of construction.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

PosT OFBICE, EVANSVILLE, IND,
Dec. IL, 1851.

PosT 0FyICE, EVANSVILLE, IED.,1
Dec. IL, 1861.
It having been found impossible to get
the Railroad mail off with certainty and
correctness, by keeping it open until half
past eight in the morning, am compelled
to close it at eight clock for all points sup
died by said mail. Although DESTROYS OF
doing all in the power of the attaches of
this Office to accommodate the public, we
cannot accomplish impossibilitiss. The
Railroad mail will therefore close at A.
NJ, until further notice.
JAMES Il, McEEnLY.
dec. IL 5td<w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

NEW UEIFoRMs.-A contract is soon to
be given out for making six hundred thons-
and new uniforms. Before this is done,
commission of officers win decide what
changes can be made in the present uniform
to add grace and attractiTeness to the suit,
without materially increasing the cost
Nearly all our volunteers have worn out
the cheap gray suits furnished them at the
beginning of the war.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

OUR ADvAKoa-The secessionists of this
city, who have underground mails to and
from the rebel lines, had news yesterday
that the advance of our army, consisting of
fOur brigades-Rousseau'a Johnson's, Neg
ley's and Wood s-had not only crossed
Green river on wednesday, but we're on
Wednesday evening at Cave City, on the
vay to Glasgow. This may be 90, but we
doubt It, Our information is that Green
river hes not yet been crossed, except by e
scouting party.-T Lou. Dem, Fris!aQ.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
sr The Union men of Kentucky, no

sag The Union men of kentucky, not
satisfied with dictsting aud shaping the
policy of the government in its treatment Of
slave property, now presume to say Who
shall, and who shall not, have q place in
the Cabinet. The Louisville Democrat of
Friday Gays:
at must not be supposed thet the Union
men of Kentucky can ever consent to Cam
eron's remaining iii the C&binet
.iTe 47eat, ead confidently expect, the
news OF C1GTueroa's removal. Kentucky will
take nothing less.
Now, If Ear. Cameron is not removed, as
is well known be sill not be, what are the
"Union lsl" going n do about it?
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
TO Travellers and BoaxcRers. =

= . \ a y NAN@ IN N@ n . ENN - % &"
The American House formerly the Pa
vilion) corner of Water and Sycamore
streets, Evansville, Ind, has, since its open
ing, had an unparalleled run of patronage
The proprietors are ". a. BoT0oURT form
erIy of the City Hotel, and J. J. Pillsbury,
formerly captain Of the steamer Masonic
Gem.
The house is newly furnished and fitted,
and is well arranged to accommodate the
public. Prices in accordance With the
times. r
This establishment is located convenient
~ to business, and is in every respect a
home for the wayfsrer. Nov. 28-dt
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
RAILROAD REoRfPrs

OEGEMbkG 4f-
loTafs rags. IS sacks rags, Preston Brss; boz
bags d apples, 3 bags peaches, 2 bags beans, l. b
Hart; / box mdse, w French; IL half beer bar-
rels, Cook q Rico; 925 bus wheat, bag bags Lyle
hart Btos.; - b1fes hay, 256 bus corn, los bbis
ter e 90; % dressef hogs, 8 sack esndrios, 2 dry
hides, Jaqueea & 90; A. dressed hogs, Fred
KrOn; 2 boxes n2S4e, Anspaeher 1 PlaBt; / box
sundrles, tool chest, Bigeiowi boxes IA gds,
goods, Mary Lucas; l ssck B ~ -four, Cox q
Humphrey; 10 bbls scrap iron, B04ua & soni II
boxes sundriea boxes shoes, cases, 100 sans, II
bales, 60 camp kettles, % nests camp kettles,
boxes sinwAre, Ia Palmer, q M60sh Rsst; box
es, l bale poles, Lit Mcdonnell, @ IL 44ah 2eE't; 10
Or box rsisins, 40 boxes raisins, box powSfer
Dbl nuts, box sArdinss boxes n1des, 6 boxes
raisins, oysters, Dbl DO, haf Dbl almonds,
box pepper, bag ngs, box chocolate, Q box
- tea, 1 bog g gods, TX boxes tobacco, G o..
vilss, bbis ochrees 1 keg lumber, boxes paint,
cAak sash, 1 box drugs, L tub cheese, boxes
log wood, l box liquor, Lsech 4 Carastedt, &
Holman; cask madder, 10 bass sp:oss 10 hb's
paper, L matt cloges, q casks soda, pigs rope,
los bags coffee, bbls suts, fseTnenE q Fieie; u
lbs howitzerB, with carriages and lumber com-
piete, 2 cassions for IL lbs houizers with lumber
com piete, sponges and rsmraera, 4sponge corses
q worms and shAfes; hand spikes sRange buck
cts, . prolanges, tar buckets, gusta brcke$s,
spare Poles, 10 tarpaulins, vent punches, q I h
shoTeIs, spare Wheels lima socks, Capt Behr,
Morton Battery, Calhoun, Ky; boxes boots,-3
box d goods, 3 box hats, Maokey, Hsnning q TO,
/ bcx handles 8 bdls forks, Oh&s Wells; boxes
d goods, n Msghes q %; horse, W w Martin,
6 rolls leather, Il Raleigh; boz paper, Healy;
cask china, Holdings worth 4 Bro; bboK gtfs5
Keen Il Preston; bslo mdse, P ByTne5 horse,
Z Smith; boxes, barrel, Bunns 800 bus
A. f. sHRADER, Agent.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
Five Reasons WAY you should Buy
BOdEaxIa Mime Coat.

BOdEazla mime Coal.
Let The money paid for it is RxpeEded
at home, and contributes 70 the prosperity
of the city.
End. The mine gives employment to a
number Of men, and enables them to sup
port their families. s4
3D.. Il contributes to the wealth of the
city, and the comfort of the citizens.
4th. It's operations regulate prices, pre-
venting extraHagant rates in times of scar
city. 80
9th. The coal can be had by the single
cart load at SIC per bushel, hauled TO any
part Of the city. dec143w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

R<A. 1t will be seen by our dispatches
that our troops have gained an important
victory in Western Virginia.4 The f'Bloody
Ninth, sustained its weII-sarned reputation,
of being one of the best regiments yet sent
from Indiana
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

sG~ The Louisville Democrat of Friday,
says that zine additional regiments Of troops
il Indiana, and FIVE in Pennsylvania are
now ready and will be forwarded imniedi-
atelY 70 Louisville.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

: RG~ A letter. from the 25th Regiment
dated Dec. llth, says the regiment is en-
camped on q low piece of ground one mile
from OtterFille. Preparations are being
made 70 60 into winter quarters
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16

ssAs On the 18th inst, Gen. 5uckner sent
= flag of truce TO our lines, asking per-
nit for his wife to pass to Louisville with
the remains OF an infant daughter Gen
Buell. courteously denied The request.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-12-16
Attention, BrownIow Guards!

You are hereby notified to attend spe-
cial business meeting this (Monday) even
ing, Dec. 18th, at the Armory on Water
street, att clock. It Is necessary for all
the members to be present, as business Of
Importance win be brought before the meet
ing. By order
VIM. CALDWELL, C. C.