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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
The Administration and the War.

The New York Commercial, the
World and the Courier dc Enquirer
of Friday, all have able articles vindi-
eating the administration from the fur
ions assaults of the Times, Tribune and
Post, for its alleged delay and temper
Using or hesitating policy in the present
emergency. These attacks have been
made without any knowledge of the
movements or intentions of the admin
istration for, in the first place it keeps
its own councils, as administration
never did before, and in the next place
all communications has been cut off
with Washington for several days.
What information has been obtained
proves that in view of the tremendous
embarrassment with which it has been
surrounded, it has performed almost
miracles. Its first great object and its
first duty, was to save Washington.
Until that was made certain, it has no
power to do anything else. 1t would
have been madness or something worse
to have neglected the safety of Wash
ington for any other enterprise, how
ever important. The public are begin
ming to understand that the administra-
ton has done its duty thus far, and
that it requires more than an hour to
organize an army sufficient to put down
so formidable rebellion as that which
now abstracts the country.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Virginia Ordinance of Secession Pub
lished.
PHILADELPHIA. Ar


PHILADELPHIA, April 81.
1t is said there is no doubt about a
reaction in Baltimore, and that bold
movement by the government will re-
ceive the earnest support of the Union
men, if properly conducted.
Gen. Scott, in answer to the state
ment of General Harper, that Virginia
would never suffer an attack from her
soil on the Capital, said he was happy
to have it confirmed, but wouldn't adj
wise the government to desist from its
present course in providing for its
safety. 80
The Virginia ordinance of secession,
just published, is received, accompan.
led by schedule, appointing the 4th
Thursday in May for its ratification by
the people, and also prohibiting the
election of congressman, as required
by law, to be held on the same day
The ordinance declares the Constitu
ton of. the United States no longer
binding on the citizens of Virginia.
It is to take effect when ratified by a
majority of the votes.
The Governors message will recon-
mend stay law. 1t says, Pe'ansyloa
MIA aoiU open a route to Washington
schethe,. Maryland stays an or out OF
the Union. No hostile rail will be per.
mitted to lie between the Capital and
the loya. States. The rebellion must
be crushed and the property seized
must be re-taken at any expense o.
treasure and blood. 1t also recon-
mends an appropriation of three mil
lions, and perhaps FIVE.
A requisition has been received fol
twenty-one more Regiments, making {
total of Ss from Pennsylvania. The
Governor recommends reserve of 10,
900 men.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Northern Outrages--Southera Rights.

BY the code of morals which govern
the secession traitors and rebels, every
act of the general government since
they raised the black flag Of rebellion
though designed expressly for self
defence and rendered necessary for
self-preservation, is an outrage upon
the South. On the contrary, their own
conspiracy to overthrow the govern
ment. their seizure of the government
forts, their thefts of the public proper
ty, their attacks upon the government
vessels, is no cause of offense to the
friends of the Union. The position &C.
cupied by these braggarts and traitors,
is thus epitomized by the Washington
Star. ~
The seceders marched in armed
bodies, and compelled the guards OF
the United States forts and arsenals to
surrender them; bit 1T acas not acor.
With arms in their hands they cap
tured millions of dollars worth of can
non, small arms and munitions of war.
belonging to the United States; bit 1,
acds no acdr. 4
They seized the ships of the United
States; and applied them to their own
use but 1T acGs not aodr. l -
They are besieging the fortresses Of
the United States, have surrounded
them with military works, and cut of
their supplies; but 1t IS not aoar.
But if the United States attempt to
relieve their beleaguered garrison, OF
even send them provisions in an un.
armed vessel, at Is acdr.
If they attempt to transport a cannon
from one fort to another, or from 8
foundry to fort, 1T is iodr. FsiI
If they transfer a soldier from fort
to fort, or from State to State, 1T Il
acdr. Oh s4eg 13al
If they send out a ship to protect
their loyal citizens, 1T is aodr.
To talk of executing their laws, pro
tecting their commerce, or collecting
their revenue, 1t is aoar, horrible sedr.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Reply of the President to the Baltimore


s.sf PHLADELPHIA, Thursday, April, 25, 1861.
A gentleman from Washington re.
ports the following is the language Of
Mr.. Lincoln to the Baltimore Commit
tee:
GENTLEMEN: You have come here
to ask for peace OH any terms. Such a
desire, on such terms, is not like the
course of Washington or Jackson.
They, the Rebels, attacked Fort Sum.
ter, and you attacked the troops sent to
the Federal Government for the protec-
ton of the same, and for the defence
of the lives and property of the inhab-
itants of this city. My intention was
never to attack Maryland, but to have
those troops, as l said before, for the
protection of Washington.
Now, gentlemen, go home and tel
your people that if they will not attack
a., we will not attack them; but if they
/, do attack us, we win return it, and thai
severely. ,s---,,.s.l,
Those troops must come to Washing
ton, and that through Maryland. The,
can neither go under it, nor can they
fly over 1t and they shall come through
it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

- >@--~>A-
What can woman do do what she
always does the works of goodness,
love and mercy. ~ ~
The Governor of Wisconsin con.
cludes his message to the ladies Of that
State, in which he asks their aid in pre-.
pairing lint and bandages, as follows:
"Your husbands, brothers and sons
are called upon to aid in subduing re-
bellion, in Furnishing treason, in the
maintenance of the Government, and
in the execution ofthe laws. tbs your
country and your Government, as well
as theirs, that is now in danger, and
you can give strength and courage,
warm sympathies and cheering words
to those who go to do. battle for all
that is dear to us here. Bitter as the
parting may be to many, / am assured
that you will bid them 60 brayely for
ward for God and Liberty. / COM
mend the soldier to your kindness and
encouragement and prayers, with full
confidence that when occasion calls,
many, very many, Florence Nitghin-
gales will be found in our goodly land"
These considerations may be held in
light esteem by some-but their infiu-
encei is omnipotent, the love Of Country,
friends and home-of sister, mother,
wife and children, the consciousness
that their approval and their sympathy
and love go with us land their prayers
to Heaven for us; these give strength
to fight the battle of life, and nerve
the warriors arm in the hour of con-
fict for their defence. Who but for
these would work or fight.
What can woman do? do what she
ever does works of goodness, love and
mercy. Q. E. D.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
TIE FAMOUS sEy VEN pr

The FAMOUS SEvENTH.-A private
telegraphic despatch from New York,
received in Boston Saturday evening,
says sThe Seventh Regiment turned
out its full force except three, who
wished to send substitutes. This was
refused, and the three were unanimous
ly expelled" The members of this
regiment are said to represent s3o,O00,-
900 of property. The regiment is
composed of 26 officers and 95s men,
to which are to be added the band and
some recent recruits, making total OF
1895.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Good for Delaware.

Delaware is as true as she is small.
Of all the slave States she is the only
one which has, not rebelled against the
government. She not only firmly adj
heres to the Union, but nobly declares
her determination to furnish her quota
of troops, as demanded by the govern
.ment. The people are strong for the
Union, and their Governor, though
he claims to be a1secessionist, is with
them. Good for Delaware aai ia
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

Snou more Regiments De rOrme0s
PONTIAC, April 81, 1851.
70 the Editor of the Detroit Tribune:
Have you word of aGoice or MEL
Hgsnce so give, that may be Of service
to the multitude of our patriot and ar
dent youth, who are anxious to be
"eounted in" with the defenders OF the
country.
We would raise in Oakland full
regiment of brave men, if they could
be mustered into service as fast as they
ara ready to- volunteer but the doub,
as.to whether theylare wanted, and the
uncertainty that attaches to the move
ments of Capt. Beaoh's company al
ready formed, eools the ardor, and vex
es the ilnpatience of those, who wish
not only to, enlist but to C march. " IHS
-; Yours truly, IL. w. l..
To the above the 7ridane replies as
followa. seH fs5ei 9 ie4
list. Only one regiment has beer
called for from Michigan by the Gov
eminent. The reason for this small
number is from the fact that Michigan
has no other enrolled militia than about
twenty independent companies. With
q full enrolment, this State would have
been called upon for four or FIVE regi
1nents instead of one.
I'd: The Governor has called into ser.
vice all that he can call for under ex
listing State laws, viz too regiments
This was probably done to be prepared
for probable further call from the
President within short time.
Sd. The Governor cannot call any
more Companies or Regiments into
service until the Legislature meets and
modifies the laws. The Legislature
meets on the 9TH of May, and viii
promptly give the Governor such di
rection in the matter as the exigencies
IN TIE case may require.
attn. Neither the Constitution nor the
State laws place dollar into the hands
of The Governor, nor the powerlegally
to raise dollar, for any such emergen-
cy as exists. 1t was only by co-opera
ting with the citizens of this city and
State, who have advanced money fol
the purpose, that either of the Regi
ments could be called out and partially
equipped and supported. There is no
money to do more. But this difficulty
the legislature viii remedy, and pro.
vide ample means, as soon as it gets to-
gether.
We cannot adoise any company
what to do, under the circumstances.
Our hope and impression is, that the
Legislature will authorize or give to the
Governor discretionary power, to call
into service, four or more regiments,
and provide for such general erganiza-
ton of the militia that Michigan may
promptly fill up a full quota of ten
thousand men, or meet any demand
that may be made. Without advising
one, We can only say, if zee had com
pany. or regiment about ready, We
should make il full and ready and try
to keep up it's organization, with as lit
tie expense and sacrifice as possible
and be ready to be {" counted in" when
the action of the Legislature determ.
ines what shall be- done. sl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
m- The CHICAGO Tribune is RICH

az The Chicago Tribune is right
when it says the Administration will
have to recede from the principles laid
down by the President, namely, that
he win not invade State. Virginia
must be invaded, as also Maryland, to
procure and maintain safe and easy
access to and departure from the Cap
ital. We.believe in carrying the war
into the enemy's country, nor do we
believe that the honor of the. country
can be indicated, or permanent
peace established, until the rebels are
made to feel the worst horrors of wal
AT HOME. Treat them as traitors and
rebels-awarding to them the fate Of
traitors and rebels-and not as 'broth-
ers."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

BAD FOR MEMpHIs.-Letters from
Memphis to merchants in Cincinnati,
say that there is not produce enough
in that city to last thirty days. The
people loudly clamer for supplies, .
and, what is little singular, look to
the North for them. Let the Memphis
people define their position, and if they
say secession. let them starve. That's
our theory.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
state military Matters.

The authorities have got two regi
ments organized from the uniform com
panies of the State. %. B. Wilcox, I
graduate at West Point and an accom-
plished officer, has been appointed Col
onel of the first regiment, and Col
Richardson, the commandant of the
second regiment. The organization O
the first regiment is as follow:
Orlando B. Wilcox. Colonel.
Lorin l.. Comstock, Lieut.. Colonel
Al. Bidwell, Major.
Detroit Light Guards as Company A
Jackson Light Guards as Company B
Coldwater Cadets as Company G J..
Manchester Union Guards as Com
pany d;
Steuben Guards as Company E;
Detroit Hussars as Company F.;
Burr Oak Guards as Company G.;
Ypsilanti Light Guards as Com
pany II;
Marshall Light Guards as Com
pany L. 10 aogH gilr - gaia5o,
Hardee Cadets as Company K; ga
Henry w. Smith, of Monroe, is ap.
pointed Adjutant of the Regiment;
William Brodie of Detroit, Surgeon
Cyrus Smith, of Jackson, Surgeons
mate c. Fed. Trowbridge, of Detroit
Sergeant Major.
The First Regiment will rendezvous
at Fort Wayne. eof vtl
Company officers are allowed to car.
ry into the field, one small trunk each
besides bedding. One mess chest viii
be allowed each company. IL
The men are allowed to take nc
clothing but the uniform and under.
clothes.
The second Regiment consists of the
following officers, and companies:
Colonel Richardson. Eel
Henry L. Chapman, Lieut.. Colonel
A. w. Williams, Major.
The following companies will con
stitute the Regiment:
Scott Guards; 5.i
Adrian Guards;
Hudson Artillery Gas infantry
Flint Union Guard; m .or
Battle Creek Artillery Gas infantry
Constantine Union Guard;
East Saginaw Guard;
Kalamazoo Light Guard;
Kalamazoo No. 2, Captain Charles S.
May;
Niles Company, Captain Robert
Brethscbneider.
The second Regiment has been or.
dered to rendezvous at the Agricultu
raj Fair Grounds, which are hereafter
to be known under the nameof econ.
torment Blair" The order says tina,
the following articles, and those only
will be allowed in the knapsaeks of the
enlisted men, viz: one great coat, one
blanket, one pair of shoes, two shirts
two pair of drawers and one pair oil
stockings.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

CAN 1T BE POSSIBLE Boston
Traveller learns that while one body
of the Massachusetts troops killed at
Baltimore was lying at the depot, it
was kicked till the lower jaw was bro
ken, or as some say, kicked off, and
that it was with difficulty saved from
further mutilation by the desperate
efforts of some of the persons who
witnessed the outrage.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Proclamation by the President.

- si- WASHINGTON. April %.
The President has issued the follow
ing proclamation:
Whereas, For reasons assigned in
my proclamation of the 10th inst,
blockade of ports of seeded States
was established, and.
Whereas, Public property has been
seized, the collection of revenue OBJ
structed, and duly commissioned Off
GERS, while executing orders, have
been arrested and held as prisoners,
or impeded in their official duties with
out due legal process, by persons claim
ing to- act under the authorities of
Virginia and North Carolina, an eff
cient blockade of ports of these states
will also be established.
Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

CAss1Us M. CLAWS CoAIPANY.-A
correspondent of the World says !:
Last night, about fifty Virginians, male
and female, were forced to flee Alex
andria for their lives, on account of
supposed Union tendencies. Some of
them are old residents and property
holders of that town. They all came
to Washington, and several of the
ladies had to dress in male attire to Sc
cure immunity from insult at the hands
of the lawless bands of marauders
securing the opposite shore of the Po-
tomac. Many of the men at once en-
listed in Cassius M. Clay's Company,
eager to avenge their wrongs. Mr..
Clay drills his three hundred men eve
ry night, and his stentorian voice of
command echoes through the saloons
of Wizards hotel, close by. The en-
tire company are armed with muskets,
rifle carbines, and Colts revolvers, and
will make terrible fighters in close
conflict. There has been more talk of
forming volunteer rife Company of
the newspaper reporters, correspon-
dents, &c., now collected here. The
idea was abandoned, however, from
the knowledge that, if news of an inn
portant 'sitem" should be received,
four-fifths of the company would ''break
rank" and rush to capture it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

THE New York SEvENTH.-The
Seventh Regiment of New York is a
complete army in itself. There belongs
to it squadron Outrageous, a battery
of flying artillery, and a corps of sap
pers and miners. The eight infantry
companies are armed with MIME rifles.
1t is the best yolunteerregiment in the
world. 4..l.a. ~. 90 80.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

How TO TREAT THE PIRATEs.-The
Navy Department has issued orders
to the officers of U. S. vessels, that
all persons found sailing under jeff.
Davis letters-of-marque be treated as
pirates, the contumacious to be hung
immediately at the yard-arm.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

KEEP OUT OF THE WAY.-The mon-
ster gun at Fort Monroe, known as
'sBig Thunder" has pivotal arrange
ment and six mile range. Before
this fortress was reinforced il had three
hundred and fifty men. Now. it must
have about 1890.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02

FLEEING TO THE NoRrH.-Senator
Wigfall aid to Gen. Beauregard, has
sent hrs mother and children to Boston,
and they are torema in there during the
Southern rebellion. The traitors have
10 confidence in their own coause.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Rendezvous of Troops.

The following places of rendezvous
for the troops called into the service of
the government are published officially:
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Latest By Telegraph.


New YORK. April 20.
Col Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves left
this afternoou. They were escorted to
the Baltic by. the entire department.
An immense crowd witnessed the en-
barkation. Three stands of colors
were presented~to them previous to
their departure. They looked magnif.
ri! Mo..sss.N UIOT
CAIRo, Ill, April %.
There are now over 1000 troops
here. An attack is threatened from
Memphis and other river towns below.
We hope they'll attemptit. There is
a reign of terror down there. p
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-02
Arrest of Senator Mason.
PHuADELPHIA. e

FHILADELPHIA, April 70.
Undoubted authority states that Ex-
Senator Mason of Virginia has been
arrested by order of Gen. Patterson,
and taken to Perryyille. Instructions
have been sent to bring him to Phila-
delnhia ... 80. rsr-- - -.--.- - 4
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