The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-07

The War meeting heldin this village,
on Saturday last, was the largest, most
enthusiastic and earnest assemblage
ever held in this county. 1t was one
to cause the heart of every patriot to
throb with JOY, and had the effect of
accomplishing all that was expected
of it.
Early in the day professions of peo-
pie from neighboring towns commenced
coming in, with music and banners fly
ing, until at noon our village was
crowded with an enthusiastic mass of
patriotism.
AT half past one o'clock a.procession
was formed on Front street and
marched to the School House Square,
when the meeting was called to order
by Rev. S. III. D. Vaun, who nominated
Justus Gage, Esq, as chairman. Upon
taking the chair, Mr.. Gage made few
well timed and patriotic remarks stat
ing the object of the meeting. to be to
devise means to aid the government in
carrying on the war, and to encourage
and stimulate enlistments, agreeable to
the recent patriotic proclamation Of
the Governor of this State.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Vaun, and
singing by the Buchanan Glee Club,
Hon. Chas. E. Stuart, of Kalamazoo,
was introduced to the audience, who
in an eloquent and patriotic speech,
made an earnest appeal to all who de-
sired the safety and preservation Of
their beloved country in this its
hour of peril, to sustain the govern
ment earnestly, and to aid by every
means in their power, both in men and
money to put down the rebellion and
to restore peace to our once happy ma
ton. He was in favor of a vigorous prose-
cution of the war; willing to sacrifice the
last dollar he had in the world and
even life itself, TO sustain the Govern
ment, for without Government what
was life or property worth. After al
luding to the impossibility of having
two Governments, and appealing to his
hearers to raise the men and all would
be well, Mr.. Stuart retired from the
stand amid great applause.
After a song by the Dowagiac Glee
Club, Hon. Chas. Epson, of Coldwater,
took the stand, and in few earnest
and eloquent remarks, urged his hear.
ers to assist in raising the men and
means necessary to help sustain the
Government in this hour of trial.
Mr.. Epson was followed by Hon
VIM. A. Howard, of Detroit, in rous
ing and truly noble and patriotic
speech, setting forth the dangers OF
our country and its Institutions. The
value of the Union in the past, and the
importance of its being handed down
to future generations, were urged with
great force and emphasis; the iinpor'
lance of the Government using every
means within its reach to to put down
this rebellion and restore the country
again to peace. He had no word oil
sympathy for the rebels against this
Government. Mr.. Howard said he did
not come there to make speech tc
please his hearers. This rebellion mus
be put down, no matter what the cos
in life and money. He had lately re
; turned from a visit to our army or
James River. He had seen there three
regiments from Michigan, away in the
advance, in Berry's Brigade, number
ing at the time he was there, 5000 men
but who are now reduced to little
band of 800. Yet that little band clus
tered together, were still in advance
with their three ta,tered flags, occupy
, ing the post of honor. Had he til,
power, that little band of heroes should
be reinforced at once, ever 1T j
hould make every woman III the lane
widow. His apeech throughout wa
listened to with marked attention, ant
was received with frequent cheers. A
l the close of Mr.. Towards speech Ii
: C. Gilbert, commandment of the niGe
teenth regiment, came forward and a
the conclusion of a short and eloQuen
speech said he hoped those present woul,
, not 90 away without stating what the,
would give in aid of the glorious caus
that had called us together. The follow
ing persons then announced that the
would pay the sums set opposite thei
names respectively.
G. G. Jones was therenpon electe
!. Treasurer and WIN. III. Campbell Sec
I rotary.
r The following is list of the contri
!, buttons:
4 G. C. Jones, $50 TO the first ten me-
/, enlisting from Silver Greek township
. John S. Gage, $50 to the first ten err
listing from Wayne.