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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28


The WILD MEN.-These great won
ders, with Their amusing feats of strength, visited
Dowsgiac, on Friday and Saturday of last week
and held their levees at the UniversaIist Church.
They met with great success, attracting much
attention from our citizens. We understand that
she are to visit Michigan City and other places
in Indiana. We advise all to go and see them.
They are certainly the greatest curosities Of the
We add our testimony to the following recommen-
dations which these wonderful little men have re-
ceived from the press in other sections
CURroUs AND AxusrG-T Two of the funniest
little fellows the world are the Wild Men. They
are attracting crowds, amusing them with their
unparalleled feats of strength. They are truly
wonderfuL-Bosto~ Herald.
zWrrp MEx.2The Wild Men, from the Island Of
Borneo now on exhibition at the Mechanics ia Hall
are the greatest euriostes of the age Their height
is about three feet, and weight only forty pounds
yet they possess such superhuman strength that
we have seen them raise some of the largest men
that could be selected from the audience, by
merely placing their wrists against the hips They
are worthy of VISIT Konfrsal 1ranscrspt.
TEE WuD HES--These wonderful creatures are
attracting great crowds at Luce's Hall BaFnum's
HWhat Is 1t, is not creating 80 u,uch sensation
rs Harvey's wild Men of Borneo .They are
veil xer @I going to 'se'--Da'sg f'q1'rs' rand
Every body goes to see the Wild Men now ON
exhibition at Iiice's Hall They are truly wonder
full specimens Of natures handiwork. = Grand
Rapids Eagfs'
Eve advise all who are fond of the marvellous
and wonderful to visit the Little Men wherever
they &C" - Daroit FIRE. Press. - ~
ave can safely say, that if any go to see them
they will certainly see the greatest wonder ever
.eo.. nv m an or woman ~ Detroit ddceytissr.
:. They are curiosisies decidedly "-Lansing Rep.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Herrick'S Kid Strengthening Plasters
THE GREAT STRENGTHENED.
! ATD PALy. DES7ROYER

TIE BEsr AND CHEAPEsr .HoUsEHoLo RExEpf n
THE WORLD -,
These renowned PIasters cure pains, weakness
and distress in the back, sides and breast in, five
hours. Indeed certain are they to do this, that
the proprietor warrants them. Spread from resins,
basams and gums, on beautiful kid leather, rem
ders them peculiarly adapted to the wants OF
Females and others. Their application is univer-
sal-eoually to the strong man. the feeble woman.
and the delicate infant To each and all they will
prove balm and blessing. Their use is agree
able and without annoyance or trouble. Each
Plaster will wear from one to four months, and IN
rheumatic complaints, sprains and bruises, ffe-
quently effect cnres when all other remedies fail.
Full directions will be found on the back of each.
Public speakers. vocalists ministers of the gospel,
and others, will strengthen their lungs and i'm
prove their voices BY iCedring them their Breast.
Price 1891 cents. = ,....-, -
~ The above articles are sold by ali the dealers
in Dowagac and by Druggists throughout the
United States, Canadas, and South America, at
wholesale by all large Druggists IN the principal
cities. ~ 49, a,,..a~ +, E-,--t
HERRICK & BROTHER,
my10-3*Yl PRAcTIcAI CHEMISTS. Albany, n. "
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
me Law OF Newspapers.

/. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscriptions. - -
.. If subscribers order the discontinuance of
their papers, the Publisher may continue to send
them until all arrearages are paid. ~
8. II Subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers ftom the office, they. are held responsible
till they have settled their bills and ordered the
paper discontinued it.4
4. If subscribers remove 70 other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
she former direction, they are held responsible.
The Courts have decided that refusing to take a
paper from the office, or removing and leaving it
uneallsd for is PRxA rAcrE evidence Of Intentional
fraud.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
For the Republican.
Description Of the Cemetery near ROCKIES
ter, N. Y. = 80
For the Republican.

Description OF the Cemetery near HOches.
ter, N. Y. = - s..-
- By NARY A. DAY.
As you wind your way through the crowded,
busy streets of this Aourshing city, let for a.
contrast visit the Cemetery, this beautiful resting
place of the departed. lEa isof 10 oons1i'fs esis
1t is situated few miles from the city, on hill
containing 100 acres of land and destitute compare
lively of the tastefully ornamental productions of
art but the hand of nature is still visible for every
tree is left standing and the authorities have passed
law that not shrub shall be. broken; AS you,
pass through the massive gates there are excava-'
tions dug out of the rock ON each side into which
the coffin is placed, until the Sexton shall see fit to
entomb it in its last resting place. And here the
mourners take leave of their deceased friends and
follow them further to the grave, and one might
indulge the thought that il would be difficult to find
their friends, but as the lots are all numbered and
owned by individual families, and the Sexton
having chart Of the whole, with the name and
number the coffin to whom it belongs there
could be little danger apprehended from this
source. As you leave this temporary sepulchre,
there is extending from the base to the summit
spiral walk or road, can well bear the
iatiSuS Va NiSitiHS buSSS Spurious Ou lOOt
What is most peculiar, on reaching its summit, there
is indentaton descent of several feet, but SO
gradual that it is all used for the purpose for which
1T was set apart, the cursory observer would in
stinctivey feel that it had been the crater of
avolcano. As there are two spiral roads, we will
ascend by one and descend by the other that we
may have more extended view of place where
nature and art are so happily blended.
Here under the towering oak, you see the stately
Obelisk while on the other hand your eye rests on
the beautiful marble Sarcqphagi, while yonder are
stately Monuments and Pyramids whose demon
stration carries with force the truth to the heart
that tender ties have been severed, and here we
may sit down with profit and contemplate our
doom, ''for dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou
RETURN -
To crown this picturesque scene, there is at the
foot of the hill artificial pool, in which is placed
many of the fnny tribe This Lake is beautiful
and expensive serving most admirably to break the
monotony and loneliness of the scene, giving
interest to place so much frequented.' The whole
is imposing and grand and speaks loudly in behalf
of the citizens for the honor they show to the dead
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
MOTHERS. READ THIS.

The following is an extract from letter written
by the pastor of Baptist Church to the journal
and Messenger" Cincinnati, Ohio, and speaks
volumes in favor of that world-renowned medicine
-MRs WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN
TEErHING:
owe see an advertisement in your columns of
Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup. Now we never
said a word in favor of patent medicine before
in our life, but we feel compelled to say to your
1T, AND KNOW 1T TO ALL 1T CLAIMS. 1t is, proba-
bly,, one of the most successful medicines of the
day, because it Is one of the best. And those of
your readers who have babies can't do better than
to lay in supply oct25-27y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Observation-Disclosures really

INTHREsTING.-Ifho usekeepersreally
understood the great difference that exists between
different brands of Saleratus, to quality, purity
and consequent reliability and healhfulness, they
would not long be without the best that is manu-
featured De Land Co.'S Saleratus costs you no
than any of the inferior articles which are in
the market He is using new process of refining
Saleratus, by which all impurities are removed.
This process is in use at other establishment in
thiscounty. The quality of the Saleratus produced
by this process is very superior, and it is fast
becoming very popular with intelligent housewives.
De Land Il Co.'S Saleratus is for sale by most
groeers and storekeepers. Manufactured and for
sale at Wholesale at Fairport, Monroe Co., N Y.
The principal grocers also wholesale il.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28

Reduced by Dyspepsia to a mere skeleton.
CURED By "BGRHAvE's HOLLAND BIrTERs."
Mr.. A. Matchett traderprobably as well known
as any man in Western Pennsylvania, states as
follows: al met with farmer in Armstrong
county who was reduced By Dyspepsia to q mere
skeleton. i persuaded him to buy a bottle of
Berhaves Holland Bitters. believing it would cure
him. Meeting him some months after, what was
my establishment at finding him a hale, hearty
man; he told me he now sceighed 200 pounds, and
that this wonderful change had been produced by
Berhave's Holland Bitters to which he attributed
solely his restoration'"- -. -.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
THE ATLANTIC MoNrHnY.-We have

The ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.-We have
received the April number of this sterling Ameri-
can publication Mrs Stoves new story-Agnes
of Sorrento will be commenced in the May number.
The contents of the April number are as follows
"April Days." The Professors Story" Cub
bles, "Cities and Parks" Life in the lron-Mis,
'"The Reign OF King Cotton, 'Gimpses of Carl
baldi, -" Two or Three Troubles Marion Dale,
Charleston under Arms, /" Reviews and Literary
Notices, {" " Recent American Publications. Pub
lished by Ticknor Fields, Boston, $500 pei
annum. For sale in Dowagiac by Award.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
kalamazoo NATIONAL HORSE FAIR.

KALAMAZOO NATIONAL HORSE FAIR.
The Fourth Annual Fair of the kalamazoo
National Association for Improving the Breed Of
Horses" wilrcommence on October lst, and con-
tinue four days. We understand that arrange
ments have been made by the proper authorities
in this matter to render the exhibition of this year
more attractive than any of the preceding fairs.
We wish this useful and important institution
every success. fa .af
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
L 90. r.

,,sa..,.s., The regular meetings of Dowagiac
ZE Lodge No. 81, 1. o. o. F., are held at
INNS their Hall on Thursday evening of
each week, at ~ o'clock. Transient brethren in
good standing are cordially invited to attend.
- A. H. REED, N. G.
N B. CRAwFoRD, Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
CHANCERYs NOTICE.

: 4 ~
CtTATE OF, MICHIGAN-The Circuit Court for
- the County of Cass in Chancery.
Frances Oglesby. At session of said Court,
: Complainant, held at Cassapols in said
1tn. cs. County, on the 18th day OF
Vs. March, ID. 1S61.-Present,
James Oglesby, Honorable Nathaniel Bacon.
Defendant. Circuit Judge.
1t satisfactorily appearing to the Court that the
Defendant James Oglesby is nonresident OF this
State and resides in the Province of Canada: On
motion of Andrew j. Smith, Solicitor for Com
plainant. it is ordered that said Defendant cause
his appearance to be entered in this and file
an answer to Compliments bill in three months
from the date of of this order and that in default
thereof that the said bill be taken as confessed by
said Defendant 1t is further ordered, that within
twenty DAYS the said Complainant cause this order
to be published in the Cass County Republican, a
newspaper published at Dowagiac in said County
of Glass; and that said publication be continued In
said newspaper at least once in each week for SIX
successive weeks, or that she cause copy OF this
order to be personally served on the said James
Ogesby at least twenty days before the time above
prescribed for his appearance.
N BACON,
Circuit Judge.
ANDREW ]. SMITH, Compliments Solicitor.
County Of Cass. IS. 1 hereby certify the
foregoing to be true copy of the order of publ
cation entered on the 18th day of March, A ID.
1851, in the above entitled cause.
CHARLES G. LEWIS,
Register in Chancery.
Dated, Cass County Cerk's Office, March 10th,
A. ID. 1861. mar2s-49w6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Fauufes

They tell me meath the cold damp earth -
Our Fannie now is sleeping; ttf# =
wea-ying of life's dull joys and mirth, b
Its woes, its wiles and weeping hgeoqsncs
She gladly joined the angel band Is issia5a
And now with golden harp in hand assss
Before her Saviour's throne doth stand, -
Z Tributes of praises bringing, 1890 -.
And hymns of love singing; - fsnra
crown of life her brow adjoining, E 4 yb9a8
She walks in light, p ss-7is'.a-oa s1,o'filrf''
Nor dreams that night - 1.,t5 asi.'ino2a
VIII e'er succeed such glorious morning.
We will not sigh, we viii not weep, sea Z q
For IN the church-yard lonely, -
Beueath the mound where violets creep
Lies the lovely casEet only, = - --.,,..,--,
Silent it ies--no breathings heard, q sffl1,
The lovely tresses are not stirred All 01ss'
That lie upon her breast; aa ,slolIo1
Stone, mound and flowers but mark her grace, N
,Shs's with the best ei To iof4 A. E. <
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
The grain was to be delivered ut Mr. Spald

The gram was to be delivered ut Mr. Spalding's
MILL ground and forwarded.
have been accused by one of my democratic
neighbors of helping to swindle the people in my
efforts to help the suffering in Kansas. 1t would
be hopeless task to attempt to convince by any
amount of evidence any so .wlfully and totally
blinded by prejudice as he is
However pitiabe the case is, fear it is incura-
BILE; but for the satisfaction of other candid per-
sons, wish you would publish the accompanying
statement of a committee of the Kansas Legisla-
tIre. Yours Respectfully, 1
Il. T. p. SEELEY.
Dowagiac, March 27th. 1861.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Special Notices.
IT EHIE A CARD

.Q.I t1IIE 2. A CARD. OF
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS of Cass County,
from consultation, our friends think we ought not
to indemnity ourselves with either party this spring
We 90 the CRITTENDEN. COMPROMISE and
for cementing the Union. In PokagoD We shall
run Union Ticket, made up of Union Men, with
out regard to party, and invite cooperation. a
S. N. CAN'T, Chairman.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Dowagiac Prices Current.
4 .GonRrcrEDwEExLr. ii p


IL ~ ~ a. eREpuBL1cAx OFFIcs, ] p
Ai ~ March IS, 1851. s.
lFLouR-5.OO a 5000 per Dbl.
WHEAr-9Oc for Red; 81 10 for White.
CoRN-cob, 25e. shelled Csc.
OArs7lSc. per bushel. w 8
BEANsN74c per bushel. II -
HAMs-10c. per pound.
BUrrER-14c. @ 15c. per pound.
CHIcKEss- SC. pertb.rw q "a va
TunxrrsA7c. PERI AkA 3 S
CHEEsE-1Oc. q 1Ohc. per pound.
LARD-12c. per pound.
INDIAN MEAL-s1.0 90 per cwt.s = 9F-iN 4 e
H1DEs-green, 4111c. @ SC. per 1b.
HIDEs--dry la111ce per b.llages- ssom ID q
PELrs-1211c. a ssc. each.
ApPLEs-Dried, l,1Oc. per bushsl. Trrt-
ApPLEs-Dried, SC. per ID.
green s711@5ec. per bushel. TlFa
EaGs-sc. per dozen.
sALr-fne. 9.25 per Dbl ;coarse $50; 2oc.
per sack.
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Persons receiving the u6liedn with the above
marx setopposite Their name, viii know that the
term for which they have subscribed has expired.
In all cases, but one paper will be sent after the
expiration. unless an arrangement for continuation
by letter or otherwise is made. Subscribers are
respectfully solicited to their subscriptions
at an early date by so doing there win be no break
in the regular receipt of the paper and they will
also be comforting great favor upon us.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
w For interesting miscellaneous
reading matter see fourth page.

49, The new law in reference to
allowing parties to suits to testify to their
we publish in another place in this paper. This is
an important law and our readers should give it a
careful perusal.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
For the Republican

Mr.. EDIroR:-Will You please publish in your
paper the following statement of contributions for
the suffering in Kansas: -.. 49, -.- 81.
In addition to the liberal contributions in money,
corn, wheat, beans, pork and beef, amounting to
over $500, which wore made in the winter by the
people of this village and vicinity, 1 obtained
the 25th and 26th of February, mostly in dollar
and half dollar subscriptions SAILS, of.swhich
$50, Is have been paid in cash, IS IN corn, wheat
beans and dried apples, leaving SO unpaid. l re-
ceived also IL, so from Daniel Larzelere the balance
of previous contributions.
sent to DR.. John Evans, Agent of Kansas
Relief Committee, Chicago
February 25th. $1,000
March 26th, 23,6S
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28

NoTIcE.-The Ladies Society of the
Methodist Church of Dowagiac, viii meet at the
residence of Aaron HARDWOOD on Friday evening,
March 29th, 1861. All are invited to attend.
MRs. G. NJ. BEcKwIrH Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28

glands, solids and fluids Of The body, theu use 10
attended with the happiest effect. In SUDDEN at
tacks of disease one or two doses almost always
cures. In old standing cases Of sickness SMELL
doses--repeated freauently--so cleanse the system
that good health is the result No change IN EN-
ployInent or diet is necessary. They never cause
sore mouths. swelled joints aching limbs, ETC., -
do many ether kinds. They are warranted 90
give. satisfaction, the price will be refunded;
They are considered cheaper, safer, prettier, and
in al respects superior to any purgatse pill in the
scorld .....,. =; ei
eN- The discovery Of eoakiAg 4 pill with sugar
feits, and if used, will do harDs, and disappoiht
the sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, 30
in box, NTH large sheet of directions, and sell
for % cents per box; boxes for $l.00.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
IASONIC,

MASONIC.
~ The regular meetings of Dowagiac Lodge,
~ No. 10, F. and A. NJ, are held at their Hall
on the first Saturday before full moon of every
month p. d. BECKWITH, w. NJ.
Moses PORTER, Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
THOUSANDS OF GASES.

1t not only relieves the child from pain, but in
vigorates the stomach and bowels correct acidity,
and gives tone and energy to the whole system. 1t
will almost instantly relieve
CHIPPING Nv THE DO WELS, AND WIND
COLO, . rrfs
and overcome commissions, which if not speedily
remeded, end in death. We believe it the BEST
m SUREST REMEDY IN THE WORLD. in all
cases of BY SENTERY AND DIARRHGA IN
CHILDREN, whether it arIsee5s- from Seething or
any other cause. We would say to every Mother
who has child suffering from any of the foregoing
complaints, Do NOT LET YOUR REJUDICES,
NOR THE PREJUDICES OF OTHERS, stand be-
tween you and your suffering Child and the relief
that will be SURE-yes, ABSOLUTELY SURE
to follow the use of this Medicine, if timely used.
Full directions for using will accompany each bot
tie. None genuine unless the facsimile of CUR
IT'S 4 PERKINS, New York, is on the outside
wrapper. Sold by Druggists throughout the world
Principal Office, 43 Cedar Street, n. Y.
PRICE, ONLY % CENTS PER BOTTLE.
Oet25-27y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
Relief And Health To Your Infantl

We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and CAN SAY, IN CONFIDENCE AND
TRUTH of it, what we have never been able to say
of any other medicine-NEVERHA HAS 1T FAILED
IN A SINGLE INSTANCE, TO EFFECT A CURE
when timely used. Never did we know an instance
of dissatisfaction by any one who used it. On the
contrary all are delighted with its operations, and
speak in terms of commentator of its magical eff
fects and medical virtues. We speak in this mat
ter "WHAT WE DO KNOW" after ten years ex-
THE FULFILMENT OF WHAT WE HERE DE-
CLARE. In almost every instance where the in
FAINT is suffering from pain and exhaustion, relief
will be found in fifteen twenty minutes after the
syrup is adulterated. --.s ....s
This valuable preparation is the prescription of
one of the most EXPERIENCED and SKILLFUL
NURSES in New England and has been used with
NEEER-FAILING SUCCESS IN =
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-28
" Dyspepsia to a mere skeleton.

March Goth, 1861. - % q >
Daily national Democrat. [volume] (Marysville, Calif.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-18
mistfllaneors.


S,FAIFD PROPOSALS, for the completion ~ the
= foundation and bn senen story walls, 10 the height
of the swinging line Of the window arches of the State
Capitol, a. authorized by Act Of the Legislature
amendatory OF an act provide for the construction
of the state Capitol in The City of Sacramento APP
proved May the 10Th, 1851 said work being the same
rs heretofore cont acted to be performed by Michael
Fennen will be received by the Board Of Commission
ers at the Governors Office in said city, from and af
ter tile 18th dav OF Juue SOL until the oath day of Jul
w. 1861 at 10 O'Clock, 4. VI. said foundation to he
constructed and basement to be erected in accord
ance with plans and Specifications adopted by said
Commissioners and to be at the office Of the Su
perintendent on the Capitol Grounds in the city Of
Sacramento during the above mer toned period All
bids must be sealed up and directed to the Board of
Commissioners appointed to contract Tor the erection
of the State Capitol at the office Of the Governor, and
the same will be opened by said Commissioners in the
Assembly Chamber of the present Capitol building at
II O'Clock NJ, on Wednesday, July 24th, 1861.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject ali
the same are unreasonably high, when the bidder
shall fail to give satisfactory bonds for the faithful
performance of his contract when in their opinion
the best interests of the State require the rejection of
such bids.
Each bid must he accompanied with good and suf-
ncient bond in the of sixty thousand dollars the
work to he commenced Immediately after the signing
of the contract, and to be completed in eight months
thereafter.
The attention Of all those making bids is called to
the Act providing for the construction of the state
Capitol, approved March 29h, 1850, and to the Act
amendatory thereof, approved May goth, 1861.
by order of the Board,
iune1S I'll Oh. TORBERT, Secretary.