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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
THE LATE RA11noAp D,sAsrrn.

THE LATE RAILROAD DIsAsrER.-A
committee of the Cincinnati Chamber
of Commerce, in conjunction with a
commission appointed by the Railroad,
all master mechanics, report that, as to
the cause of the late disaster on the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, the
timbers of the bridge are free from
decay, and that the failure of the bridge
cannot be accounted for by any au-
soundnesss or defect in that; and from
marks on the ties they conclude that
the accident was caused by the break
ing of an iron rail, which threw the
train on the ties and then against the
side of the bridge, crushing it, and
carrying all down in the wreck. They
also decide that no bridge could have
withstood the collision of the train
after it left the track and struck the
side of the bridge. asa'f
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

DRAFTING.-Secretary Cameron has
issued an order prohibiting drafting in
Iowa, in which he says "there was no
occasion for it," and thinks that it is
best and safest to rely upon the patriot
ism of the people. This is right. No
person should have to be compelled to
sustain such government as this. We
do not want to confess to the South,
what is not true, that it is only by COM
pulsion that the great cause of the Un-
ion can be sustained. Nothing could
be more unjust to tho vast army now
assembled for the defense of the Con-
stitution. 1t may be that in their sys-
tenn of enlistment the public authorities
have themselves to blame for the tardi-
ness of recruits to come forward but
one thing is certain, that if Iowa does
not do her full share in raising troops,
other States will willingly make up the
deficiency.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
From the Douglas Brigade.
BENTON Barracks, ST.. LOUIS. No., /
Sept. 23d 1851.

sept zoo 1901.
FRIEND CAMPBELL.-As you proba.
bly,, are aware, we left Chicago on Fri.
day last. The weather was cold, wet
and disagreeable, but notwithstanding,
we marched all the way to the depot
making fine appearance, and eliciting
many enconiums from the by-standers.
We arrived in st. Louis on Saturday
evening at 5 o'clock.
All along the route between Chicago
and St. Louis we met with nothing but
the kindest treatment, and many were
the warm greetings we received from
the patriotic citizens everywhere.
When we arrived at Kankakee, we
found a splendid supper prepared for
US, which was served to us in the cars
by the ladies, God bless them.
Arrived at st. Louis we were wei.
coined by an immense crowd of people,
and were escorted by a company OF
Gen. Fremont's body guard, preceded
by a splendid band, to the Generals
headquarters, where he inspected us
in person, after which we marched to
our quarters at Benton Barracks. Our
regiment is considered the best that has
yet arrived here.
Sunday we were visited by thousands
of people, among whom, were many
contrabands, the first your correspon-
dent ever saw. Troops are arriving
and departing daily-some going into
the interior of Missouri and some go.
ing to Kentucky. We were ordered
to leave to-day, but the order has been
countermanded, and we don't know
now when we shall go, but we expect
to receive orders to march hourly. Two
companies of Cavalry from Battle
Greek are stationed here.
There are now in Camp here about
seven thousand troops, a large share Of
whom are cavalry there are also about
six thousand horses here. / learn that
there are about 10000 stand of arms
in the arsenal here, and more are being
manufactured daily.
A deep laid plan to poison the troops
by the introduction of poisoned fruit
which is sold to the soldiers by frui,
dealers, has just been discovered
Last Friday five men were poisoned
three of whom have died. After oul
arrival, one of our regiment who had
partaken of some fruit was taken sick
but active exertions saved him.
The company are all well. They
wish to be remembered to all friends
More anon. Yours, NJ.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

Very few comprehend the extent of
the rebels stealings, and how al
most utterly helpless they left the Gov
eminent when President Lincoln was
installed. When Sumter fell and the
President issued his proclamation call
ing for $4,000 volunteers, there was
not left in the public arsenals or at the
command of the Government ten thou
sand stand of arms-nearly all had
been stolen and conveyed to the Cotton
States. There were but few old can
non, scarcely any of the improved
guns on hand, and not enough, alto
gether, for any prompt, practical move
ment by land. All our vessels of war,
except three or four, were sent safely
off to the most distant foreign stations !;
and there was not in all the navy yards
suitable guns sufficient for the equip
ment of an ordinary vessel of war |!
The rebels had stolen everything that
could be made practically available.
1t has been a vast work to create
the material for such an army and navy
as is now about prepared for duty.
Government has made and is making
muskets and rifles by the hundred
thousand; cannon of the most improved
character and largest calibre have been
made by the thousand, and the work
goes on. Our war vessels have been
called home, new ones have been built
and scores are being rapidly construc-
ted, while nearly two hundred have
been purchased-all nearly ready for
active service.
No government in the history of the
world ever accomplished SO much in
getting together men and means for
war, by sea and land, in so short time
as our Government has done within the
last six months. The rebels, being
prepared when they began 'the war"
may have gained temporary advan-
tage, but the time is not long hence
when the crushing power of the Gov
eminent will be put forth on land and
water, and recover all that has been
lost and re.establish law and order and
the Union. Croakcrs had better swat
little longer"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

"a The Supreme Court of the State
of New York have issued a perpetual
injunction against Eaton and Jenkins
for counterfeiting Ayers Cathartic Pills
holding them responsible for the cruel
imposition in what they have done and
restraining them from further like injury
to the public. If any class of our peo-
pie more than another needs interposi-
ton of law to shield them from impos.
ture, it is the sick and suffering who
are unable to protect themselves. A
remedy SO universally employed as
Ayers Pills by all classes, both to cure
and prevent disease, should as it doeA
have every security the law can afford
it, from counterfeit and initiation
Cabinet, Schenectady.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
From Washington.

NEW YORK, Sept. 80.
Special to the Post, Washington 30th
inst, says: "Our troops across the
Potomac are in fine spirits to-day.
Gen. Mcclellan is evidently taking
such proceedings as to insure the sue
cess of any future movements that he
may make. The prominent positions
at Munson's Hill, Falls Church, and
Upton's Hill, which were SO suddenly
evacuated by the enemy, have been
strengthened by large bodies of Fed
eral troops, and our men are now en-
gagged in throwing up strong field
works. The advance of our army is
slow and cautious. 1t is believed that
the rebel forces are concentrated be-
tween Acquia Creek and Manassas
Junction, with their right wing on the
Potomac. A messenger who has Just
arrived here from the Chain Bridge,
brings a report that the enemy are in
strong force at Leesburg, and that their
entire army has been divided, one d.
vision having taken position above
Washington and the other below the
city. This statement is hardly credible,
but it is certainn that important events
are at hand. The Federal gun boat
Yankee, yesterday, reconnoitered their
batteries at Freestone Point on the Po-
tomac, and found them deserted.
"The President has given assuran-
ces that no drafting for the army shall
be resorted to in the West until the
Eastern States have furnished their full
quota of the 100000 men.
A citizen of Charleston and his son
have arrived here via. Nashville, bring
ing important news. They were
robbed of all their specie in Tennessee.
Before they left South Carolina the
people were panic stricken over the
news of the rebel defeat at Hatteras
Inle:. They declare that the number
of the enemy's troops have been great
ly exaggerated"
The position of the Federal armies
is about the same as yesterday. 1t ap-
pears that the rebels evacuated Falls
Church the day before our troops oc-
cupied it. Federal pickets now occupy
one end of the village and the rebels
the other, about quarter of mile
apart. Fresh rebel earthworks are be-
ing thrown up commanding the village
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

PIXIES PEAK GoLD.-The Pixies
Peak gold coinage has made its appear
ance in Washington in 800 pieces, los
and l2as. The eagle side is precisely
like ours, and can scarcely be distin-
guished from it. On the reverse is a
of Pixies Peak. The
coinage is excellent and the metal has
a rich yellow color.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
Advances Of the Federal Forces.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 20.

w ASHINGTON, Sept. ~.
Detaohments from Gems. Richardson,
Keys and Wadsworth's Brigades, and
also from Gen. Franklin's division, now
occupy Munson's Hill, being in CON-
mand Of Col. Terry of the 5th Michigan.
Early this morning the pickets from
Gen. Smiths division advanced to, and
now occupy, Falls Church. Neither
this nor the preceding movements met
with any opposition whatever, as the
rebel army had, on Friday night, re-
tired from the whole line of their posi-
tons on the line of Washington. Up
tons Hill, this side of Falls Church, is
necessarily included among the points
now held by the Federal forces.
The positions at Munson's and MUIR
rays Hills afforded the rebels unob-
structed views of all our Notifications
and other defences.
There were no signs that they had
ever mounted any guns.
Our troops are now so employed as
TO show that they do not merely intend
to temporarily occupy their present po-
sition.
The advance of Gen. Smith upon
Falls Church, from the Chain Bridge,
was accompanied by events of the
most deplorable character. By some
unaccountable blunder, Col. Owens
Irish Philadelphia Regiment, in the
darkness of the night, mistaking for
rebels, Capt. Motifs battery, which was
in the advance, sustained by Gen. b.
ker's California Regiment and Baxter's
Philadelphia Zouaves, and Col. Fried
mans Cavalry, fired full volley into
the troops last mentioned, killing and
wounding large numbers. The Cali
fornia Regiment not knowing whence
the firing came, returned it with marked
effect
The horses attached to Motifs bate
ry became unmangable, and the tongues
of the caissons were broken owing to
the narrowness of the road.
Lieutenant Busant, having command
Of first section, ordered the guns to be
loaded with grape and canister, and
soon had them in range of the sup
posed enemy, when word was sent to
him that he was in the company OF
friends. All was excitement, and a
long time elapsed before the actual
condition of affairs was ascertained
and confidence re-established.
Several were killed and large num-
Der wounded.
Our troops, while occupying
grounds vacated by the enemy, have
burned houses and destroyed property
to a considerable amount. This will
Be investigated, as Gen. Mcclellan
strongly condemned it.
The whereabouts of the enemy have
not been discovered. Their pockets
are discernable at distant points. The
most probable theory is that the rebels
are making feints of retreat, as they
did previous to the battle of Bull Run,
with the view of drawing our troops
into ambuscades.
Their encampments show they had
at no time over ten thousand men in
front of Washington.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

JEFFERSON CRY, Sept. 80.

JEFFERSON CITY, sept. 30.
A special to the st. Louis Republi
can, says: "Lieut.- Colonel Thrasher
of Col. Peabody's and Lieut.. Tennett
of Col Marshalps regiment, have ar
rived here, and bring some interesting
particulars from that place. They say
that the rebels can turn out and proba
bly, will, three and half Founders pei
week at the Lexington foundry, an6
that they are very busy in making ball,
of all kinds. They report that the reb
els have large amount of powder anG
ammunition of every variety buried in
the vicinity of Lexington, and they
have recently dug up a great deal
Two thousand rounds of loaded shell
were disentombed by the rebels in
Mulligan's entertainments on the very
day of the surrender, our troops having
no idea of their concealment, as they
were deposited there three months
before. -
1t is said that vast amounts of am
munition are buried in different quar-.
ters of the South and West, having
been sent out from Jefferson City by
xGov. Jackson before he fled from
here. Our troops would have destroyed
the powder in their possession if they
had water, or had not feared an ex
plosion, that must have proved fatal in
their narrow entertainments.
A femenine secessionist of high
social standing at Lexington obtained
admission to Mulligan's Notifications
disguised as mulatto washerwoman
and took complete sketch and plan
of the works, and reported her infor
nation after her departure to the rebels
1t is believed the rebels have from
10000 to $4,000 men at Lexington, and
are daily receiving reinforcements
They will make stand there, and wait
an attack of our troops.
1t is supposed that Price will in two
or three weeks have 10000 or 10000
there, and will meet us with that mum
Der. The rebels, the two officers say
fight well, and our mistake is that we
have always moderated the fact.
The rebels at Lexington are receiving
provisions in quantities from the ada
cent country, wagon loads arriving
every day, and they have, it is said
every means of support.
One of the rebel regiments having
helped themselves to the uniforms O
Col. Mulligan's troops, are now calico
the Irish Brigade.
The gallant conduct of Colonell
Mulligan, White and Grover, are highly
eulogized, and all our soldiers are en-
thusastic in their praise.
Advices from Saline county report.
that the rebels are overrunning tina
section of country with scouting parties
who are impressing Union citizens into
the rebel service and levying upor
their goods.
Gen. Fremont went into camp yes
terday morning about half mile bacl
of the town, and it is said he viii no
move forward before the close of the
week.
Scouts arrived last night from War
saw, Lightweight miles distant, bu
they report nothing new. They heard
that McCulloch was advancing OIL
Jefferson City by way of Linn Creek
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

EX-SENATOR MANeuM DEAp.-Ex.
United States Senator Willie p. Man.
gum died at his residence in Orange
county, North Carolina, on the 18th,
OF paralysis, with which he had suffered
Tor several years. He was sixty-nine
years of age. His mind had been
depressed by the death of his only son
at Manassas. .el',.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
From Fort Pickens.-..The Pirate
ssJudith ,, Burned.
NEW York, Sept.

NEW YORK, Sept. 90.
Two gun-boats from Fort Pickens
arrived here last night.
The pirate "Judith," mounting four
42-pounders and one long pivot gun,
was captured and burnt on the 4th by
an expedition from the frigate "Colo-
RADIO" The "Judith" was anchored
near Pensacola Navy Yard, and, after
a short engagement was fired and de-
stroyed. Three of our men were killed
and fourteen wounded. Several rebels
were killed.
The "Colorado' remained at Fort
Pickens. She and the Niagara and
the "W later Witch" are at the South
west Pass.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
Navigation of the Potomac stopped.

NEW DIRK, Sept. 70.
A special dispatch to the Post, Wash-
ington, 2sth, says: "The rebels have
declared their intention to obstruct
the passage of the Potomac river,
and have diligently erected batteries
and cleared the woods from the Vir-
ginia shore, SO as to command a full
sweep on that stream. So effectively
have these measures been taken. that
vessels can no longer pass up or down
without undergoing a destructive fire,
and the navigation is actually closed.
The stoppage will probably be but tenn
porary, for the Government will doubt
less take immediate measures for re-
opening navigation.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
"Doesticks - a Chaplain.

Mortimer Thomson {" Doesticks') is
temporarily acting as Chaplain of tho
New York Twenty-sixth Volunteers,
Col. Christian. -Four Sundays since he
was unexpectedly called upon to act in
that capacity in reading the service to
General Slocum's Brigade, and he has
continued to perform the duty since,
and will until the regiment is provided
for.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

COLONEL JAMES MoNTGoMERY.-
The Third Kansas Regiment is COM
manded by Colonel James Montgome-
ry, somewhat famous in Kansas history.
Having been in this gentleman's com
pany number of days, and conversed
with those who have been his neigh.
bors for years, / think l can pass cor
rect judgment in regard to him. He is
a man of fine natural abilities, fair
education, extensive reading in theolo-
gy, history, politics and military affairs.
In manners he is retiring and modest,
and, as gentleman, he is model OF
courtesy and refinement. Wherever
known, his word is as good as his bond,
and in all business transactions he is
regarded as rigidly honest. He never
tastes of Intoxicating drinks, and no one
ever questions his veracity. He is a
member of Christian church, and al
ways, in every suitable place, recon-
mends christianity to the world. Such
in fact, is the reputed brigand, Mont
gomery. He has never been the ag-
gressor, and his name would never
have been such terror to border-Mis.
sourians, and other ruffian sympathiz-
ers in Kansas, if they had done no vic.
lence to our Free State people. The
Colonel is a native of Ashtabula coun-
ty, Ohio. He is a descendant of the
Montgomery that fell at Quebec, and
now is almost the idol Of the Third
Regiment of Kansas volunteers.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
Position Of the Armies Opposite Wash.
ingtOn.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S

NEW DIRK, sept. 29.
The Herdld's special Washington
says: "There was long ses-
sion of the Cabinet to-day. Gen. Nc
Clellan was present.
"Our pickets at Chain Bridge are
gradually advancing, and forcing the
enemy slowly towards FALLS Church.
The enemy are in great force there.
Munson's and Mason's Hills have been
evacuated by the rebels, and together
with Upton's Hill, are now occupied by
by our troops in large force. under
Gen. Mcdowell. The rebels have re-
tired about four miles back. All the
rebel entertainments fronting Arlington
are abandoned, and are now occupied
by Federalists."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
Skirmish at Great Falls.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept.

The Bulletin has a special dispatch
from Washington, which says that ''the
rebels reappeared in force on the Poto-
mae, opposite Great Falls, to-day, and
opened with battery of six pieces on
Gen. MoCall's division. Both sides
have been reinforced. Our batteries
opened and the rebels dispersed. None
were hurt on our side.
"The Federals took possession of
Townsville this forenoon, the rebels
retiring after slight skirmish.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

Boston, Sept. 3d.
The second $50, 600, 900 to the Gov
eminent was considered today at q
meeting OF Bank Presidents, and res
olutIon was unanimously passed to take
$40, 900, 900. which as the anportion.
ment to the Boston Banks. Tba com.
mittee reported that New York would
take SIS, 900, 900, and Philadelphia s5..
600, 900 of this present installment.
Over ssl2, 900, 900 was bid for at and
above par for the new Massachusetts
8 per cent. State loan of 81 100000.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
Movements of the Rebel Army On the
Potomac.
NEW YORK, Sept

NEW ORk, sept. 70.
The Heralds special Washington
dispatch says: alt is reported that
Johnson, with 1000 troops, is moving
from Leesburgh towards the river, and
that the rebels are pushing large forces
towards the ferries in the neighborhood
of Poolesville, and down the river to-
wards Acquia Creek. indications are
that they will cross the river immedi-
ately.
"The weather is cold, and prisoners
state that the rebels are suffering from
it."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03
From NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the
Rebels.
NEW YORK. q

NEW DIRK, Oct. 1.
A special dispatch to the Herald
says: ga dispatch has been received
here this evening, from a responsible
gentleman OF Cincinnati, to the follow
ing effect: Gen. Thomas. at camp Dick
telegraphs Gen. Anderson
at Louisville, that the rebels are at Lon.
don, about fifty miles southeast of him
and approaching him in force. Gen.
Anderson telegraphs for all the rein
forcements within reach, to come up"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

A SINGULAR CAsE.-The Messrs.
Marcy brothers, one living in Ports
mouth, N. H., the other in New Orleans,
owned four ships. The southern brother
hoisted the secession flag on two OF
them, and they were seized by the
United States authorities. The other
two, floating the stars and stripes, were
captured by the rebels.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

WIDOWS RESPONSIBILITIES old
laws, the widows of soldiers dying of
diseases incurred in the discharge of
their duty, have been entitled to PEN
sions. 1t is given out that the same
course will be taken by the Pension
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-03

AN OMEN.-It is said that the stars
and stripes which waved over Multi
gan's entertainments was pierced by
forty-onc bullets, but not one struck
the Union, a peculiar and favorable
omen