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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
Arrest of Colonel Allen at Fort Monroe


Hon. H. J. Raymond, editor of the
~ Y. Times, writes as follows of this
arrest, which has been turned into a
telegraphic sensation:
FORTRESS MONROE, June 2S, 1861.
"The main point of interest here to-
day is the arrest of Colonel Allen, of
our New York regiment. / happened
to be at General Buffers headquarters
when the arrival of Colonel Allen was
announced. He was asked to walk in,
and received courteous greeting from
the General, who had ordered his ar
rest. He was told that on making
proper written application, he would
receive such Indulgence in regard to
quarters as the rules of war would per-
nit, he made the application according
ly, and was told what freedom of move
ment he could enjoy. The arrest is a
matter of good deal of Importance,
and will give rise to considerable com
ment without doubt The general feel
ing here is that it is just and deserved
exercise of authority, and that if prop
erly followed up, it will tend to check
some very serious abuses which have
crept into our service, and which tend
very seriously to injure the Union
cause.
"I understand that the charges
against Col. Allen embrace several Of
fenses. He is accused, in the first
place, of going beyond the line of our
l'pickets with men of bis command,
which is in direct violation of military
law. His men, moreover, have been
guilty at various times of very serious
violation of private rights, committing
depredations upon private property,
and in offering serious insults to per-
sons who had in no way subjected
themselves to our hostility. Yester-
day, or day before, he is accused of
having seized six persons, and brought
them into camp as prisoners, in spite OF
the fact that three of them exhibited
permits to remain on the farm, signed
by Gen. Butler, and the other three ex.
hibited similar passes signed by Col.
Allen himself! This violation of per.
nit was in itself very serious viola
ton of military law. Col. Aliens ex
cuse is, that, that these six men were
at work for Secessionist, and were
about to harvest splendid field ot
wheat, of which the alleged Secession
ist IA widow was the owner. 1t il
further charged that after making the
arrest, he ordered the wheat field to bt
set on fire, and it was utterly destroyed
"Such an act of vandalism as this
certainly deserves the severest punish
ment. Allen alleges, however, that HI
did not order the burning, but that j
was done by the negroes, and that h
had, moreover, been told by them tha
: the six men whom he arrested were no
engaged in harvesting, butwere intend
ing to steal horses in his camp. HI
declared his ability to refute all tn
, charges that are brought againt him
| and attributes the arrest to the malic
: of his enemies" "m hist .faHota
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
Abstract of the Secretary of Treasury's
b ~ -.r. .g,-, Report. -1if--fstrfft

The financial provision recommend
ed by the Secretary of the Treasury is.
three hundred and twenty millions.
He believes that $50, 200, 900 should be.
sough: by taxation, to meet the ordi-
nary demands of 1862, for which actual
appropriations have been made amount
ing to S65, ,s99,S49 "a, while interest
estimated at 100000 and 5000, ,0OO-
toward the reduction and final extin-
guishment of the public debt, bring the
figure very near the Sccretary's esti-
mate. He proposes to meet this de-
mand by duty of 2 cents per pound
laid on brown sugar, Of cents per
pound on clayed sugar, of 4 cents per
pound on loaf and other refined sugars,
of p cents per pound on the syrup Of
sugar-cane, of six cents per gound on
candy, of six cents per gallon on molas-
ses, and cents per gallon on sour mo-
lasses; and it is also proposed. that a
duty of 5 cents per pound be imposed ;
on coffee, 13 cents per pound on black
tea, and 20 cents per pound on green
tea. The collection of internal duties
on stills and distilled liquors, ale and !.
beer, tobacco, bank notes, spring, car
riages, silver-ware and iewelry, and on
legacies, is recommended although, is
is suggested that, if preferred by Con
gress; the plan of taxation of real and,
personal property, would be successful
in the same result. The use of the con-
fiscated property of the rebels, togeth-
Ter with a reduction, for the time at
least, of.10 per cent, upon the salaries
and wages paid by the Federal G oyern-
ment are also advised. To raise the,
s24O, 100000 needed for the thorough
prosecution of the war, the Secretary
proposes national loan of not less
than $l00, ,0ee, ,o00'to be issued in the
form of Treasury notes, bearing year
ly interest of Z $40 per- centum ian
e interest equal to one cent day on fifty
, dollars, and therefore very easy of cali
g culation,) and in sums of $50, 500
e $500, 81, 900, and $4,000, books to be
2 opened at the Treasury office in ash
v tington and at various other. Offices
! throughout the States, and sums sub
scribed to be paid in cash. In case the
a national loan is insufficient, it is pro-
: posed that bonds or certificates OF debt,
a be issued TO leaders in the country, or
r ip any foreign country, not exceeding
s lin the aggregate sloo,ooo,ooo, 70 pc
:. made redeemable at the pleasure Of the
s Government after a period not exceed
# ing thirty years, and bearing an inter-
p est not exceeding per cent; TO sup.
ply the full amount required for the ser
S vice of the fiscal year, it is recommends
e ed that provision be made for the issue
y of Treasury notes for $40 or $40 each,
1 payable one year from date to- an
amount not exceeding $50, ,o00, ,0O0=
). these notes bearing interest at the rate
t of 8 65-1oo per cent, and exehangeable
S at the will of the holder for Treasury
notes with q .arl0 per cent interest, OF
7 exehequer bills.baaosa sdi 10 Fsi1saG
/. go ----.- - ----.-fy fnr
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
sHERIFF,s SALE.

DY virtue of an execution issued out of and
ID under the seal of the Circuit Court for the
County of Cass and State of Michigan, to me
directed and delivered, 1 have levied upon and
shall sell at public auction, at the Court House. in
the village of Cassapols, in the County of Cass
aforesaid ON Saturday, the Sd day of August,
A. d. 1851, at one O'Clock in the afternoon, all the
right, title and interest of Jacob w. Rumsey, in
and to the following described real estate TO wit
Eighty-nine and three quarter acres (sssl off the
southeast corner of section twenty one (21, ) in
town six (6,) south of range thirteen Q3) west.
according to the recorded Platt of the County of
Cass and State of Michigan buf f it
Also, the northwest quarter of the northwest
quarter of section twenty (22 in said township
and range as above mentioned.
BARTH w. SCHERMERHORN, Sheriff.
Dated at the Sheriff's Office, Cassapolis, this
oath day of June, A. d. 1861. june27-lOw6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

W The best and bravest of the
men of genius are in advance not only
of their own age but of every age. As
the German prose poet says, every pos
sible future is behind them. We can
not suppose aperiod of time when the
world will have come up abreast with
them. 1a6u5csS .ni bslia3aol 87aV
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

W At midnight the blue sky bends
over us, dewy and soft, and radiant
with innumerable stars, like the in
verted bell of some great blue flower,
sprinkled with golden dust and breath
ing fragrance.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
GUARDIAN SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of a
IN license granted by Clifford Shanahan, Judge
of Probate for Cass County, Michigan, shall offer
for sale at public auction The undivided one
third part Of village lots number forty nine (49)
and one hundred and thirty four Q34,0 in Patrick
Hamiltons addition to the village of Dowagiac,
subject to the life estate of David Gibbs, on
Saturday the seventeenth day of August next,
between the hour of nine O'Clock in the forenoon
and the setting of the sun the same day, on the
premises above described, as the property of
Frances Louisa Gibbs, minor :, n .'IuorE
p, m. .:ses DAVID GIBBS,
~ iuly4-11w6 tHlH3c Guardian.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
M. PORTER, M. ID.

= PHYSICIAN Sc SURGEON. ~
Office at Awards Book Store, Denison Block,
Front Street. Residence first door below the
Methodist Church, Commercial St, Dowagiac,
G Mich. eL .G9E. ala ap25v4y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
M O,DELL. NJ. ID.

Homeopathic Physician Surgeon
r.a 20 and Obstetrician, 44G
Having bought out DR.. BARNES and taking his
Practice, feels happy to say to the citizens OF
Dowagiac and vicinity, that he is prepared to
Practice his Profession in all its branches. He
also keeps Medicines by the case or single phial
for sale and Family Guides. Office over the
Center Market. at a.n
Dowagiac, January 2sth, 1861 -na janS1-4ly1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

W Perfect happiness is like the
statue Of Isis, whose veil no mortal
ever raised. HuDoo IL G9ii3S3 tt -.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
Business 9irsttorp.
PROFESSIONAL
:
g. G.. SANGER.

s. G. SANGER, v
Commissioner of Deeds for the State of New York,
Notary Public, and Agent of the Phoenix lnsur-
ance Company of Hartford, Conn. Office with
James Sullivan, front room, second floor OF
Jones' Drick Block - marl447m6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
JUSTUS GAGE,

Notary Public and general Agent for the exchange
Estate Agent for the. Manhattan and Irving
Insurance Companies, of New York, Office with
James Sullivan, front room, second Hoor, Jon s
Rrick Block u ~ -. nOvl2v3yl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

az Those who fish for compliments,
generally get a bite.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

~ Sweet blue eyes are the violet
blossoms Of the soul, =, a.l.s-y ....l..;.- 8.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
GEO. w. FOSDICK, Nj. ID.
w. E. CLARKE, M. ID.

Office over Mr. Bates Provision Store, Front
Street Dowagiac. f4' nov22-3lyl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

PHYSICIAN Surgeon. Office at his residence, on
,Dialsion Street, directly north of the Methodist
lChurch. Dowagiac, Mich. ., oct2Sv3y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18

Banking and Exchange Office, Dowagiac, Mich.
Buy and sell Exchange, Gold, Bank Notes, and
Swamp Lands, and Taxes in all parts Of the
a State. ras,.tq beaba8i 3ao a ap25v4
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-18
The Policy OF the Administration

Prairie Home, Mich. June 26th, 1861.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

HIsroRr.-The future historian" Of
America, when he comes to write the
chapter on the rebellion Of 1861. will do
justice and consign to infamy, the names
Of those persons who assembled in New
York, in April. to consider the subject of
supcrseding President Lincoln, before he
was six weeks in Office, and of festablishin,
a Provisional Government. The men who
attended that gathering were Republicans.
and of that branch Of the party who have
now much to say about traitors" They
went so far as to name the man who was
t, supercedc the President; and they
deputed one Of the party editors to feel the
public pulse. The editor sent forth
the feeler, in the form OF proposition to
overthrow the President We exposed
and denounced this reasonable conduct at
the time; but the propositions Of the con-
spirators were so monstrous, that the
people were unwilling to believe them Of
more moment than an outburst of excite
ment incident TO the fall Of Fort Sumter
We now re-assert that meeting was
held in New York in April last, and III,
question Of the overthrow Of President
Lincoln was discussed. Let the man who
has it in his mind to write the history Of
the rebellion, gather the facts.
We call attention at this time 20
these facts, because we notice much scold-
ing in certain of the New York journals
because the Democrats Of New York and
Ohio have declined the Republican invi-
tation to dissolve the old nations! party
This is all.-Bosson Courier, 18th.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

A WORD TO THE NoRrm. London
Saturday RerieW. Of the 2O,h July, in
commenting uron the civil war in Ameri-
ca. says:
with three or four hundred thousand
men, and with the command of the sta.
the Northern Government n,2y threaten
the Gulf coast Of the Confederation with
out weakening the main araies in Virgin
ia and on the Mississippi. Like Napoleon
in 1872, the invader is stronger in num-
bers and in organization. but the Amcri-
cans OF the South are strangely degenerate
ii they arc easier to subduc than the serf
population of Russia If an unforeseen
conquest is nevertheless achieved, the
difficulty of administering hostile pro-
vince will be even more insupcrablc than
the dangers Of the war. Whatever may
be the issuc Of the conflict. il will leave
hundreds Of thousands of armed men to be-
disbanded. aud some Of them will have
acquired that exelusive tasc for their pro-
fessiUn which 10 common TO veterans.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

TIE ANcEsToKs or GEN BKArREG ARD.
We copied An accnult the other dsy
from the Courier. of Canada. stating that
Gen. Bcauregard was Of Canadian descent.
The following. from correspondent of
the C""rrter dcs Etats Unis Of New York
denies it He says:
l have bef"re me your excellent paper
OF this days issue, in which there appears
an article entitled "rhe Ancestors OF
G.n. Beauregard." taken from the Ore
Of Montreal. Permit me to inform yo,.
that it is an error on III pnt # that
journal. that the grandfather of General
Beauregard was European, and tha. he
never even visited Canada.
There are, in the State of Louisian,
two families of 3eauregartis--that Of the
Toutant Beauregards and :hat of the
Brose Beauregards. These two families
are allied TO each other. and are BY no
means Of Canadian origin
The farther of Gen Beauregard was
the grandson of the Baron Bcaurexard,
and was named Jaqnes Toutant Beaurc-
gard. His mother was the daughter of
the Chevalicr de Reggio. dcsc.mled from
the Italian dueal family Of Reggie.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, Il joint Committee of botl,
Houses Of Congress. has waited on the
President Of the United States, and re.
quested him to recommend day of pub.
lie humiliation, PRAYER and fasting to be
observed by the people of the United
States with religious solemnit;es, and the
Offering Of fcrvent supplications to Almigh.
ty God for the safety and welfare of these
States; his blessing on their arms and o
speedy restoration If peace"
And whereas. it is fit and becoming i,
al ptopl', at al times, { acknowledge
and revere the Supreme Government oi
God; to bow in humble submission to his
cha-tsencnts; to confess and deplore thci,
sins and transgressions, in the full convic-
tiOn that the fear Of the Lord is the begin.
ming Of wisdom, :nd to pray with all fer
vency and contrition for the pardon OF
their past offences. and for blessing upon
their present and prospective action
Aud whereas, When our own beloved
country, once, by the blessing of God,
united, prosperous, and happy. is now af.
ficted with faction aud civil war, it is ne
culiarly it for us to recognize the hand ol
God in this terrible visitation and in sor-
rOwful remembrance Of our own faults and
crimes as nxtinn, and as individuals. to
humble ourselves before him, and to pray
for his mercy-to pray that we may be
spcared further punishment, though most
Justly deserved: that our arms may be
blessed and made effectual for the re-. es-
Establishments of law, order and peace
throughout the wide extent of our coun.
try; aud that the inestin,ab::e boon Of Avil
and religious liberty. earned under his
guidance aud blessings by the labors and
sufitrings Of our fathers may be restored
in all its original excellence:
Therefore. |, Abraham Liucoln Presi-
dent Of United States, do appoint the
last Thursday in September next as day
Of humiliation. prayer, aud fasting. for all
the people Of the nation. And do ear
nestly recommend that all the people, aud
especially to all ministers and Teachers of
religion. Of all denominations. aud to all
heads Of families. to observe aud keen
that day. according to their several crceels
aud modes Of worship. in all humility,
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22
SAINT MIlRY,S BEACON
- PUBLIsHEp rvERr THURSDAY By
III. uU0. & JAMES q. DOWNS.

Tssss o. SUlscRIPrIoS.--S1. so per an
ma 70 Be paid within SIX menths. No
eriPtion Win Be- received Tor shertcr
I'D thsn n noeths, and no paper be
4 eDqDn mnoil - ssyess1gest sse paid,
except = The opeion Of the publishers.
THHHs 0S ADvER5IsINo. 81 per square
Jsr tke ert insertion. and Is cts. 70,
every ssbseassat insertion. Twelve lines
q less constitute square If the number
q ipsertisns be Hst marked on the adver-
tisenent, i viii be published until forbid,
end eAarged accordingly. A liberal de.
dpction made 10 those who advertise By
ahe year.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22
Meeting Of thu Democratic State ceatxal
COMMITTEES.

A~OAASOO4 SG98oA
Committee.
At . meeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee, for the State Of Mary
land. held in the city Of Baltimore, on
Thursday the l5eh day Of August. 1861,
the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Wheyeas, large majority Of the naem-
bsrs of both bvanches Of the Legislature q
Maryland have recommended to the citi.
Gems Of this State. who are opposed to the
present war and in favor of peace, to or
ganize themselves III District. County and
State Conventions, for the nomination and
election of suitable candidates for Cover
nor and other State officers, to be elected
under the provisions of the Constitution
during the coming fall; and that the
County conventions in furtherance of the
foregoing shall elect and send to the State
Convention as many members as each
county is entitled to in both branches ol
the Legislature Of Maryland, and that said
convention do meet in the City Of Balti
more on the 10th day of September
proximo.
And whereas the State Democratic
Central Committee believing that the pre-
sent lamentable crisis in the affairs of this
country involves considerations paramount
to any of the political issues that have
ever divided the people Of Maryland or OF
the nation, and that it challenges the bes,
efforts OF every patriot heart for the res
toration Of that peace and prosperity which
prevailed throughout the States up. to the
period Of the Inauguration of the admins
tratioa Of Abraham Lincoln. Therefore
l. Resdretl, That the State Democratic
Central Committee deem it inexpedient te
recommend to their Democratic fellow.
citizens to organize the democratic party
the coming Fall for the purposes Of part,
nomination. but most heartily concurrins
in the resolutions adopted by the member,
Of the Legislature of Maryland, respectful.
ly recommend to those thew represent te
cooperate with the peace men Of the State
according to the spirit of said resolutions.
2. ResI,vsl. That inasmuch as tho
members Of the Legislature have omitted te
Indicate periods for holding District and
County meetings, and as that body will
not again convene in advance Of the meet.
ing Of the Convention propo G | to be held
on the 10th Of September proximo, to
enable them to act with reference to said
omission, the Central Committee respect.
fully recommend that District meeting.
and City Ward meetings be held at thc
usual places for holding primary meetings
on Thursday. the 29th day Of August, at
3 o'clock. +. NJ. to elert delegates to the
City Convention and to the County Coz.
vention, as the ease may be; which Con
venti"ns shall assemble at the usual places
for holding Conventions in their respective
counties, and in the city. on Thursday
the 9th day Of September, at ii o'c!oyk,
\. NJ. to elect delegates to the aforesaid
State Convention.
J. VANSANT. Chairman.
j. MALCOLM, Sec'y.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

and with all religious solemnity. to the
end tLas the united prayer Of the nation
may ascend to the throne ofyGrace. md
bring down plentiful blessings upon our
country.
(~ In testimony whereof have
is.L /. hereunto set my kand and seal
(- and caused tksa seal Ut the
United States to Be aff1e this 18th sdsY
- z4ngzu1szA y 1861 ~ 1ftte In
pendence Of the United States of Anaerics
the sixty eighth. -
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. :.
BY the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Secretary Of State.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

E Many public men consider them
selves the pillars Of the State. who are
more properly the catterpillars Of the
State. reaching the high position only By
crawling.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

An old lady Wishing to show her min-
lister how smart her son was. introd iced
him: This is my son John-John,
blow your nose"
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

Ee- A topper. in discussion with q
temperance lecturer, asked, IF water rots
your boots, what effect nsust it have o.,
the coats Of your ston,seh.'
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

Gov. Sprague Of Rhode Island will
not retnrn to the seat of war. The
fres' dent offered hin promotion. but he
declined it.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-08-22

We give the following letter from Gov
ernor Pickens. published in the Columbia
Is. CO. Guardian. II serves to throw
fresh light npon the diabolical conspiracy
Of which the present unhappy war is the
legitimate fruit:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-07
MARRIED..

BURDETr-BEATTY-o "Wednesday, Dec = q The req, re,i
dence Of e. r. Hatfield d. D. BepJamen Burdeit to Elm
J.. Beatty, all OF New-loTk.
COWARD-FALES-At Bristol, X l.. on Wednesday, Dec.
T. by the Rev VIM. Stowe, Edward Coward Of New.fork
and Ellen daughter Of VIM FAles, esq Of Bristol X. l.
DAUCHY-LAShER-At Darien, Conn. on Tbundsy, Nov
49, by the Rev. q. d. johnson, Nathan Dauchy to Mary
LasheT
GREEN - CLAPP - In Tsrry,owu N. Y, on Wednesday
evening Dec. g. By the Rev. r. A. Cspp, Lieutenant 10
seph Green Of 9th Regiment n. l. s. ", to Miss Hester M
CEpp Of the former place.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Thursday, Dec. S. By the
Rev DR. Stehlmsnn. Theodore g. Glaubenklee TO Miss
Emily f., eldest daughter Of VIVA Rsdde, esq all Of this
city. szt~1
HERRITT-BURWELL-On Wednesday, Dec. 4, In the
Town YoDkefs by the Rev. W. Roosevelt. 1heron Mer
ritt to Miss Lizzie NJ, daughter off buTsel. csq.
NOsTRAND- ROACH-At Far Rocksway. Long Island, on
Thursday, Dec s. by the Rev. X, l.. Pearson EboTt b.
Nostrand TO Mary f. Of the late William Roach Of
Sheffield, England.
WODELL-SMITH-In this city, on Thursday morning
Dec the residence Of the BRIDE by the Rev. WIN.
Gould, Walter Wodell Of Washin gon Dutchess County
N " to Miss Elizabeth Smith, eldest daughter Of Ma Re
beeca Smith Of lhs city.