davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Gen. Mcclellan.

The appointment of Gen. Nc Clellan
to the command of the army on the
Potomac, infuses new spirit into every
one. 1t is matter of congratulation
that the active leadership of our most
important army is to be confined to a
young general, whom all unite in de-
claring to be gifted with every quality
which makes the great commander,
and who brings to his post the prestige
of recent signal success. We hope we
have seen the last battle without gen.
eralship-mere soldiers fights like that
at Bulls Run. Gen. Mcclellan has al
ready given an earnest of his ability to
command, in the great care he has be-
slowed in the selection of his staff Off
GERS. A thoroughly efficient corps of
staff officers is of the utmost impor-
tance, and Gen. Mcclellan shows that
he is in earnest in thus promptly ad-
dressing himself to securing, so far as
he can, such body of assistants. We
may rely upon it, too, that all the gen.
erals under him will be soldiers who
know their business and who have the
will to discharge it. Your Pattersons
may now take to their beds, and your
Mileses to the gutter. The field of bat
tie will be open for only true men and
the battle itself will be waged with
some reference to combination of move
ment and the guiding impulse of one
mind. Our army in short is to be, in
the full meaning of the term, a,ader
command-the only one thing that has
y
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Butler ON the Back Track.

The decision made by Gen. Butler
in regard to the treatment of slaves,
and subsequently, approved by the Ad-
ministration, was considered by the
whole North as happy solution of the
question of slavery, SO far as it might
have any connection with the war.
But if the statement of the Baltimore
Clipper be true, that he has recently
ordered a large number of fugitives
who had fed to Fortress Monroe from
Hampden for protection, back to their
masters, refusing to treat them as "con.
traband," he has evidently started on
the back track. According to the
Clipper, his policy now is to keep those
now at the Fortress belonging to rebels.
and to pay their masters for their labor
while he returns those who now seek
his protection. In reference to this
singular proceeding, the Cincinnati
Gazette intimates rather sharply that
he, of course, does not want anything
to do with the negroes that threw up
the intrenchments at Great Bethel
Probably he couldn't bear anything
that reminded him of that affair, so he
sent them back. Besides, the Confed.
crates seem about to besiege Fortress
Monroe. Approaches to reduce for.
tilted place require immense labor, and
Gen. Butler feared that the rebels
would have to turn their own delicate
little hands to this work, if he permit.
ted those negroes to leave them.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

PoLITICS IN OHIo.-The Republi.
cans in Ohio have not called their
State Convention, and it is understood
that, in place of strict party Conven.
ton they will, taking the advantage OF
the discomfort that exists at the terms
of the Democratic call, invite a con.
vention of all loyal citizens who sup.
port the administration in its present
war policy. The Democratic Conven.
ton meets early in August; the other
will assemble soon after, and of course
nominate the successful ticket. Gov.
Dennison is not named as probable
candidate for reelection, and public
sentiment has not settled, as yet upon
his successor; the names of Benjamin
Stanton, Bellamy Storcr, Col. Loriu
Andrews, president of Kenion Col
lege), and John Brough, being those
most largely canvassed in this connec
ton.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

GEN. BUTLER AT WAsHlNGTON.-A
dispatch from Washington says, it is
understood that Gen. Butler, has been
to Washington to attend conference
of the Cabinet and Major Generals.
The report that Gen. Wool is to be sent
to Fortress Monroe is not credited,
though it is said Gen. Butler will not
remain unless troops are forwarded for
vigorous campaign. Hampton is
still unoccupied by the seeessionists.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Missouri.

The Missouri Convention has kept
the faith and completed the good work
at last. On Tuesday it declared the
Offices of Governor, Lieut.. Governor
and Secretary of State vacant, by a
vote of Sc to 25, and on Wednesday,
it elected Hamilton r. Gamble Cover
nor, Willard p. Hall Lieut.. Governor,
and Mordecai Oliver Secretary of State
by unanimous vote-the small seces.
sion minority not voting. The present
Legislature was also declared vacant.
This Convention was called in the first
instance by Claib. Jackson & Co., for
the purpose Of taking the State out of
the Union-a thing they could not le-
gally do. They have put Claib. Jack
son himself out of office-a thing they
could legally do. Henceforth Missouri
is in the hands of Union men. The
government of the State is loyal and
true to the Constitution. Hence forth,
beyond the duty of protecting her bor-
der from incursions of savages from
Tennessee, Arkansas and the Indian
Territory, the Federal Government
will not be required to maintain an
army within her boundaries.
The act of the Legislature calling the
Convention directed the latter body to
take "such action as the interests and
welfare of the State might require"
Right manfully have they performed
this duty!
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
COntrabands.

The manly letter of Gen. Butler in
regard to fugitive slaves, to be found
in another column, touches the question
in the right place. But we presume
the whole matter will be settled by the
bill which has passed both Houses of
Congress, confscating the property of
rebels, and setting at liberty slaves who
are used against the Government.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Increase of the Army and Navy.

Both Houses of Congress on Mon
day agreed to bill increasing the
Army and Navy, and adding 81 a
month to the pay of non-commissioned
officers and volunteers. Annexed to
the bill was an approval, in terms, of
the acts of the President proceeding
the assembling of Congress. The in
crease to the pay of our troops was
objected to by Mr.. Stevens, Chairman
of the House Committee on Ways and
Means, for the reason that, as our ex-
penses are now one and quarter mil
lions day, he could not see where the
money was coming from. The Confs.
cation bill, as amended by the House,
was also passed.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Ffoc1amssiou Of Gov. Gamble.
JEFFKRsoN CITY, Aug. 8.

JKrrERsoN CRY, Aug. 5.
Gov. Gamble has issued q proclama-
ton to the peopleof Missouri, the prin-
ciple features Of which are as follows:
81 do hereby strictly charge and en-
Join upon all Sheriffs and other magis-
trates who are conservators Of the
peace, to use all the powers confer
red upon them by law, in arresting and
bringing to punishment all persons
who disturb the public peace by using
violence against any Of their fellow citi-
zens, and especially are you charged to
bring to justice all who combine TO
practice violence against other persons
on account of their political opinions )
and if force should be employed 10 re-
sist you in the discharge OF your duties
to an extent that we cannot overcome
by the means provided by law, you are
charged to make known that fact to
this Department, that proper measures
may be taken In such cases.
sSIt is ehjoined upon all citizens that
TREY perform the duty of giving infor-
nation of deposits or munitions Of war
belonging to the State, that they may
come to the possession of the State
without being captured by the troops OF
the United States.
"It is further enjoined upon all citi-
xens of suitable age to enroll them
selves in the military organizations,
that they may take part in the defence
of the State.
GAIL citizens who are embodied
under the act of the last session of the
general assembly, popularity called the
military law, are notified that the law
has been abregated, and the troops dis
banded. The commissions issued
under it, as well as the commission
under the act of the same session, for
the appointment of MJor-General,
have been annulled, and all soldiers and
officers are enjoined to cease action in
military capacity.
&C. If those persons who at the call OF
the late Governor have taken up arms
choose to return voluntarily to their
homes, and to the peaceful pursuit OF
their occupations, they will undoubted-
ly find in the present executive strong
determination to afford them all the Sc
curity in his power, and there is no
doubt entertained that they will be un-
molested.
"The officers and their troops be-
longing to the Confederate States who
have invaded Missouri are notified that
it is against the will of the people of
Missouri that they should convene upon
the soil of this State, and that their con-
trivance in Missouri will be considered
an act of war designed to bring upon
our State the horrors of war which Mis-
souri, desires to avoid. They are there
fore notified to depart at once from the
State.
(Signed,) HAMILTON r. GAMBLE.
Since the Governors Proclamation
was written, the following dispatch has
been received.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.
"To his Excellency II. R. Gamble, Governor OF
Missouri.
"In reply to your Message addressed
to the President, am directed to say
that if by Proclamation you promise
security to persons in arms who volun-
tarily return to their allegiance and be-
come peaeeable and loyal, this Govern
fnent will cause the promise to be re-
spected.'
(Signed) SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Letter from Gen. Butler Concerning Run.
away Slaves
New YORK, August 5.

NEW YORK, August 5.
The THINE prints letter from Gen.
eral Butler to the Secretary of war, in
which he states, that at the time of re-
ceiving orders to forward troops to
Washington he was preparing for an
advance movement on Yorktown, hop
ing to cripple the resources of the ene-
my there especially by seizing large
quantity of negroes who were being
impressed into their service, making
entertainments, &c.
Gen. b. states that no has now this
side of Hampton nine hundred negroes,
three hundred being able bodied men,
and desires instructions from the De-
partment regarding them.
After discussing the status upon
which the slaves, women and children
thus freed from their masters are to be
considered, he was compelled by his
own reasoning to look upon them as
men and women, not free born, yet free
manumited, and sent forth from the
land that held them, never to be re-
claimed. He would have no doubts
how to proceed had he not seen an
order from Gen. Mcdowell forbidding
all fugitive slaves to be harbored with
liz the lines. If the enforcing that or
der in the policy of the government, as
q soldier, he is bound to enforce it,
steadfasay if not cheerfolly but should
take a widely different course if left to
bis own discretion.
The General concludes as follows
In loyal State / would put down a
servile Instruction. In State of re.
bellion, would coniscate that which
was used to oppose my arms, and take
all that property which constituted the
wealth of that State and furnished the
means by which the war is prosecuted,
besides being The cause of the war, and
if in so doing, it should be objected that
human beings were brought to the free
enjoyment of life, liberty, and the pur.
suit of happiness, such objection might
not require much consideration"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Arrival of Prince Napolean.

Prince Napoleon and the Princess
Clotilde, arrived in New York the fore
part of last week, and are now enjoy
ing the hospitality of the Government
at Washington. 1t is the intention OF
the imperial couple to travel through
the Canadas and the West without
public parade or the receipt of atten-
tons from government officials, except
at Washington.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
n~An amhnlance Is a l;.h. =,

An ambulance is a light car.
riage, the body being mounted upon.
two wheels and supported by very light
elastic springs. 1t is little over sic
feet in length. There are cots for two
inside, with beds, head pillows, etc.,
The top is covered with black oil-cloth, =,
but the body and running gear are
painted red. The ambulance is inteu.
ded for one horse, with a seat for tie
driver in. front, and being very light,
though strongly built, can. be driven
along very rapidly without injury TO-
the wounded.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

MARROW ESCAPE OF BEAUREGARD
Reliable information has been re-
ceived that a cannon ball from ouI
batteries passed through the dining
room OF Beauregard'sS headquarters al
the first Bulls Run fight. 1t was just
at the opening of tie fight, and came
near proving disasterous to him.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Gen. McDOweII-

The summoning of General Nc Clellan
to take command of the Department
of the Potomac does not, in the light
of army etiquette, imply any censure
on Gen. McDowell-Gen. Nc Clellan
being a Major General and Gen. Nc
Dowell only Brigadier.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

w Governor Blair was compli-
raented with serenade, in Washing
ton, on the 25th, by one of the regi-
mental Bands from his own State. He
responded in such manner as to elicit
vociferous cheers. Senator Chandler
and Representative Kellogg also de-
liyered brief and patriotic addresses.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

THE CASE OF MINISTER HARVEY
A letter from Minister Harvey to Hon.
Simon Cameron is published. The es-
sential point in it is, that all his alleged
reasonable communication with per.
sons in Charleston were submitted to
Secretaries Seward and Cameron and
not Disappeared by them, his appoint
ment having been made subsequently.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
What We Are Fighting Fore

In answer to the question of SYM
pathizer with treason, who inquiries
whether we are Fighting for the
subjugation of the South ?" the Illinois
Journal responds in an emphatic Nor
so and says: We, the true and loyal
men Of the Union-we, who love and
venerate the old flag of Washington,
and who respect and would enforce the
laws of the country-we cherish no
hatred, no ill-will for our misguided, de.
luded brethren of the seeded South.
We would rather embrace than shoot
them, but they cannot, must not, and
shall not destroy this Government, while
we the loyal and true have an arm to
strike. What are we fighting for
For free Government-for human lib
erty-for order and for law. Fighting
to preserve what our fathers gave US,
LIBERTY, Free Government and hui
man rights. Fighting to show the
world that we are not unworthy of the
priceless treasure won for US in the dark
days of the Revolution. What are we
fighting for? Why, for everything the
human heart holds dear. In the womb
of time lay for centuries the germ of
the great truth, MAN IS CAPABLE OF
SELF GOVERNMENT Its birth was an.
nounced in the Declaration of indie
penpence and we stand by that child
of free and generous thought, we fight
for that King whose throne covers a
whole land and whose sceptre is
swayed by each and every one compos-
ing the nation. We fight for the right
to exist as a nation; for the right to
elect our own rulers, make our own
laws, and in every respect to govern
ourselves. We fight that FREE Gov.
eminent shall not prove failure.
We fight that the poor victims OF
oppression in foreign lands may not be
tainted by despots with the heart.
crushing remark: "Your boosted
American Republic has fallen! !" We
fight that chains may not everywhere
be tamely accepted as the rightful bur
den of the masses that the portals OF
the Union, through which millions are
annually passing to "life, liberty
and pursuit of happiness" may not
be closed by traitorous, tyrant hands
against oppressed humanity. We
fight for the only government on earth
that tolerates and protects freedom Of
conscience, thought, speech, and press.
We fight that the constitutionally ex.
pressed will of the people shall be re.
garded and obeyed; that the world
may know that America, while the
freest, the most liberal on earth, is yet
sufficiently arbitrary and strong to
compel obedience to its laws and pun
ish its enemies, whether foreign or to
the "manor born" We fight that the
rebellion may be crushed-that the
Union may be preserved, and that the
hopes of the liberty-loving the wide.
world over, may be realized. We
fight for ourselves-for our children,
and for the world. We fight that in
the language of Douglas " the attempt
to blot out the United States from the
map of Christendon" may not prove
successful.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
The First Regiment.

The Detroit Tribune says: Gre,
cruiting for the First Regiment has
been stopped, enough recruits being in
camp at Ann Arbor, to fill the ranks
The left wing of the old regiment wila
be mustered out of service tomorrow
at Fort Wayne, and the right wing on.
the subsequent day.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Andrew johnson to Visit Michigan.

A letter from Hon. Zach. Chandler
to the President of the Michigan State
Agricultural Society, states that the
gallant Andrew Johnson, the champion
OF Freedom and Union in Tennessee,
will deliver the annual address in this
State, on the first week Of September
next. in Detroit.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

ARMY APPoINTAIRNTs.-Among:t the
appointments confirmed by the Senate
on Saturday we find S. Howard, of
Michigan, First Lieutenant Seventh In
fantry, in place of Edward A. Eyster ;
Albert Hartsuff, of Michigan, Assistant
Surgeon Nineteenth Infantry.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

MEAeER.-Thomas Francis Meagey
Has been elected Lieutenant Colonel oil
tHe seth regiment.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08
Rerdan,s Rife Regiment.

The Michigan Company for Berdan's
regiment of Sharp Shooters is full, and
will probably rendezvous the present
week.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-08-08

a. Both Houses of Congress ad-
journed on Tuesday last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
Supreme Court.

4 By PEARSON, G. j. In Pearce vs. Castix from Cra-
ven, affirming the judgment In Debrule VS.. Scott
from Jones, Judgment reversed and Judgment for de-
fendant. In Wilder VS.. ireland, from Franklin, affirm
ing the judgment In Latta vs. Russ, from Orange
Judgment reversed and judgment here for 1882 %.
By BATTLE, j. In Mcdaniel VS.. Nethercut, from
Jones, affirming the judgment. In Barnes vs. Hay.
barger from Wilson, judgment reversed and Judgment
for plaintiff. In Sandin VS.. Robinson in equity, from
New Hanover. In Witty vs.. Foy, in equity, from
By MANLY, j. In Stokes VS.. Arey. from Stanly
judgment affirmed In johnson vs. Peterson, in equity
from Sampson declaring there is no error in the order
appealed from. In Edwards vs. Kelley from Wayne
affirming the Judgment. In Griffin VS.. Hadley, from
Johnston, affirming the Judgment Standard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
TERMS o. .0x1D0T1...,-
The North Carolina For,a.

To Ue HOnOrd6le The House Of Commons:
GENTLEMEN: In compliance with the annexed resoluto
herewith transmit copy of a correspondence betweS
this department and the general government at Washington
relative to the occupation of Forts Caswe and Johnston by
citizens of North Carolina No mention made in the
correspondence of Fort Macon for the that had
heard that that fort had been any nterered with
citizens.
For the better understanding of the subject and the
grounds OF correspondence with the general government
department to Col John L. Cantwel of the 3Oth regiment
n G militia and his report to the of executing
the same.
This is the first opportunity have had of laying this
espondence before your honorable body the letter from
secretary Of War received by last nights MAIL and
the report OF Col. Cantwell this morning.
lhave the honor to be, &c.,
,. JOHN W. ELLIS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RdleiOh Jan. 18th 1881
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
a. 7. SHEPARD q CO..

A.. j. SHEPARD q CO.,
KTOULD respectfully inform their friends and custom
w ers and the public in general that they are now re-
ceiving and opening their stock of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS to which they invite your attention, feeling conf
dent that their stock equal If not SUPERIOR to any ever
offered Market and consists of the following ARTICLES
DRY GOODS.
Apaccas Deanes, Calicoes Beeched and Brown Sheet,
ngs and Shi,tngs, Osnaburgs, Drills Canton ana Woo
Fannes Cassimeres Sattnets, Kentucky jeans heseys
Lnsey Stripe and Paids, Negro and Bed Blankets, Bed
Ticking Cotton and Woolen Hosiery.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
fine assortment these articles ever opened III this
market Prices at low rate Mems Calf, Kip and wa
es and Chdren Caters and Morocco Kid and Leather
Boots Farmers Brogans, Negro Men s. Boys ana women
Brogans.
HATS AND GAPS.
variety Mems Boys and Chidrens Hats and Caps,
Negro Wool Hats, by the dozen 2eT113II or single.
Coee-Ro, Laguayra and Java Crushed and Porto RICO
Sugars Common Syrup Moasses Flour Batter Cneese,
Lard Pork Ginger, Spice, Cloves, AspIce, Mace
Nutmegs MUSTARD Cigars Tobacco and snqn; sperm ana
Salt Crackers Salts Salt Pere, Aum Sulphur Coperas,
Cream Tartar Soda saeratus Yeast Powders, Indigo,
Camphor, Washing and Toilet soaps Powder and shot'
HARDWARE
Pocket and Table CUTLERY Axes Hoes, Hatchets ShOv
els Locks, Spades, Forks Coffee Mills Pots ovens, Spl
Thread TWine, Meat Cutters and Stnners trace
Chains Choves and Tongs And Irons Hooks and hinges
dies Baskets and Work Stands Paint Brushes, Painted
Pas Tabs, Measures, Pates Bowls, Cups ana Saucers
Butter Plates Preserve do Gobles Pickles. Preserve ana
Brandy Peaches, Plumbs Currants, Goose Berries lam
sons Pine Apples Nuts Almonds, Fiberts, Butter NUS,
Walnuts, and many articles too tedious to mention.
They take this opportunity of thanking their customers
and friends the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
and hope by strict attention to business to merit con
uance OF the same They earnestly desire all ersons 20
give them call and examine tner stocK DotD u 9ualy
and price, they feel satisfied that they can pleas even
those of the most fastidious taste. n .e
Jacksonville, Onslow Co., n. O NoVs !, 1860. IV-u