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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

pr CAROLINE A. MASON.


"God Bless him Rally voice and pen;
Pass round the gracious word, and then
Let all the people say amen l''
God bless limits simple word.
Yet who sweeter ever heard,
Or one that more the pulses stirred?
God bless him-God too weak and poor
Our human service; we lmplore
Gods blessing-neitheI less nor more.
God bless him-with large increase,
With righteousness that shall not cease
With wisdom and His perfect peace =:
God bless hina-over all the rest;
And of His mercy's sweet behest,
Give him the portion largest best.
God bless hins-can we more Pin this
The perfectness of human bliss,
All joy, all peace, all fullness isl
And SO, God bless him Once again
Take up the burden, voice and pen,
While all the People say, "Amen"
Aass.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
The Michigan Central Railroad.

We question whether there is Rail
Road in the United States that has ex-
hibited the enterprise and progress of
the Michigan Central. 1t was first
commenced by the State, but made lit
tie progress until 1914 when the pres.
ent company purchased the stock, and
soon afterward completedit to Chicago.
1t is one of the most substantially built,
and thoroughly balasted Roads in the
Northern States, and in point of man.
agement it is not excelle6 land we
justly believe is not excelled J by any
road in the East or West. 1t has ever
been the entire aim, and object of the
management to consult only the com
fort, safety and convenience of the pub
lie, and no expedient has been left un
tried to secure for itself the title ofs' the
best managed and equipped road IN the
United States" A telegraph is ussd
by the road for the purpose of "running
the trains," and so complete and ad-
mirable has the plan been effected, that
the arrival and departure ofeach train
from every station is constantly known
at the superintendent's office. The
company construct their own cars at
their extensive works in this City, and
for beauty of finish, thorough work
manship, strength and durability they
have no superiors. The passenger cars
are furnished with "Ruttans patent
Ventilator and Duster" an arrangement
by which constant circulation of pure
air is kept up, while the atmosphere is
entirely free from dust, even though
the train is passing through perfect
cloud. In winter a similar arrange
ment keeps the air within the car at a
pleasant temperature, while the feet of
the passengers are kept comfortably
warm by a current of heated air pass
ing through box on the floor beneath
the seats. Of all the patents we
have ever seen, we know Of none, that
have been so conductive of comfort to
the traveller as these.
These cars are also provided with
sic wheeled trucks which to great
degree prevent the liability Of accident,
as in case of broken wheel or axle.
Indeed we believe there has never been
an accident on the road in which a car
was broken to pieces. The Sleeping
Cars are superbly furnished-and fine
ly ventilated. And we speak knowing
ly when we say, that quite as good a
nights rest can be obtained in them,
while goingiat the rate of thirty miles
an hour, as person would get in his
own chamber. The freight accommo-
dations of the road are immense, but it
is taxed to its fullest capacity by the in
crease of business which its popularity
has brought.
To r. N. RICE Esq, the indefatiga-
BILE superintendent, our business men
and the public generally are especially
indebted. He is in ecery respect
high toned, honorable gentleman-and
a citizen, to whose worth the people of
this city can well testify, for many OF
the improvements they now enjoy are
the result of his enterprise and liberali-
ty. His long experience as a Railway
manager has made him thorough
master of bis profession, and has won
for him such golden laurels, that moth
ing we could say would in any name,
add TO his high reputation. Deroi
! Com. Adv.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
Somebody.

Sitting one day on sofa,
Somebody sitting with me,
Don't you wish you could imagine
Who, somebody" could be?l
Sitting that day on the sofa,
Somebody sitting quite near,
whispered something to somebody,
And somebody boxed my ear.
What have you done ?" said somebody,
Somebody's cheek all aglow.
Minded my mother" answered,
Given kiss for blow"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

Nor THE "SCusEs" WANTED.-A
teacher OF this city received, day or
two since, ''souse" from the parents
of one of her scholars, of which the fol-
lowing is copy. Suffice it to say, it
was not what the little miss expected !:
-"Miss-: My little Child has been
absent yesterday unknown to me. /
hope that you will punish her in the
hardy manner"
Another teacher, some time since,
received a note from a parent ac-
companying stick which read as
follows: -"Wiss-: l send you q
stout birch rod by the bearer. Break
the bones of him." e,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

az At wedding, lately, when the
officiating priest put to the lady the
questionE"Wilt thou have this man to
be thy welded husband 2" she dropped
the prettiest courtesy, and with mod
esty which lent her beauty an addition.
al grace, replied, eff you please"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

HAD HIM THERE.-A waggish citrate
overheard the schoolmaster giving les.
sons in grammar. You can not llace
a., women, a" I" Nonsense" cried
the curate, /" the Prayer book knows
better than you or should think, or it
wouldn't teach me to say amen. frit1J
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

s"Julius, did you attend de last
meeting OBJ de debating society ?"
eyes, sah." "Well, what was de fust
thing dat cum afore de house ?" "Why,
it was a charcoal cart J" S3
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

Voltaire, speaking Of law, said
81 never was but twice in my life COM
pletely on the verge of ruin first when
lost a lawsuit, and, secondly, when ]
gained one." ssse ey III Isfiio iss
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

W Bragg is reported TO have said
after his retreat from Perryville. 81
believe / can outmarch the Federal
troops, bat Lord how they de fght r.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
Important Revelations.

Letter Of a Loyal Lady IN Savanaah
Hoo the Rebels get their Hail
Pretended Deserters-M Chart Of Me-
Czellan's Head-Rebel Estimates of
Him.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
C.. M. O,DELL, M. ID.

%
omeopathic Physician. Surgeon
and Obstetrician,
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 bv the case or single phial
for sale and Family Guides. Office over the
Center Market
Dowagiac, January 2Sth, 1861. jan3l-41y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20

DRAFTS.
ON England, Ireland, France, and all parts of
~ Germany, for sale by
3. B. DENMAN. Banker,
une-e-s Dowagiac.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
coo X S TOV E
R q . q
HARDWARE STORE
AT FROM
10 TO 60 DOLLARS.

All Stoves warranted for year and guaran-
teed to give satisfaction to the purchaser. The
Tin Furniture is made from Extra Hundred Plate
Tin, and manufactured by Experienced Workmen.
All Stoves warranted heavier castings than any in
market. Being Manufacturers Agent and having
laid in my stock before the advance in STOVES, l
can offer
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
C.. T.. LEE.

Special Agent for the collection of all kinds of
War Claims All kinds of Conveyancing done
with dispatch. Will give his immediate attention
to the collection of claims throughout the State.
All business promptly attended to. Office with
James Sullivan, second floor, Jones' Brick
Block. June26- lOyl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
ST A N ID
FROM UNDER

LIVERY body should know if they do not
IL already, that they can buy an Extra Heavy.
Full Trimmed
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-11-20
Business 9irtttorp,
PROFESSIONAL

w. I'll. GAGE,
Notary Public, and Agent for Phoenix, Manhattan
and Irving Fire Insurance Companies. Will at
tend to all kinds of Conveyancing. Particular
attention paid to collections of Soldiers Bouuties
and Pensions. Charges reasonable and all busi-
ness attended to promptly. Office with James
Sullivan. novl2v3yl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

EThe first vessel, entirely loaded
with coal oil, has left New York for
Europe. Thus have the United States
again contributed to the comfori
and convenience of our transatlantic
friends. In this article we have fol
the present at least monopoly. Eng.
land with all her iron and coal, has a:
yet furnished no oil from the depths o.
her mines, whilst every day is bringing
with it to us a large increase OF stocks
and developments Of new oil regions
The dwellers in the dark. foggy climate
of England, will thank US for so bril-
liant an illuminator, and American Goa
oil may shortly prove an important arti
Gle of commerce. between the two
countries. Having obtained the oil
the next step is to furnish the lamps
Well we can do that also. Let Johr
Bull have light. He insisted on having
the great tallow chandler Slidell, and be
got him, but if we mistake not, the
light furnished by cargo Of coal oil
will benefit John much more than al
the light the great candle maker and hi:
fellow traitor can throw upon the beau
ties OF secession.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

The CAIRO ExPEDITIoE.--ST LOUIS,
Feb. 1.--Intelligence from South west
ern Missouri indicates that several days
may.elapse before the occurrence Of any
thing important.
Com Foote being in want of men
for the gunboat service. Gen. Halleck
has issued General Order, IN which
commanders serving in the Department
are ordered to take immediate steps 10
ascertain what men in their respective
commands desire to be transferred TO
the gunboat service. Care must be
taken in selecting, and preference be
given to men best fitted for such SER
vice.
The men selected are ordered to re-
port to Lieut.. j. w. Brichett, U. S. A.
St. Louis, BY whom they will be enroll
ed and shipped. A list Of men furnish
ed from each command, in writing in
each case, the company and regiment,
is to be sent to headquarters, that or
ders directing such transfers may be
issued without delay.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-A schooner
loaded with salt, cleared for Washing.
ton, the other day from Baltimore
She went, however. to the rebel camp
at Ac9uia Greek. having first signaled
the rebel batteries not to FIRE upon her
The new postage bill will soon be
INTRODUCED in the House. reducing post.
age on letters to two cents. and deliver.
ing all letters free from charge in
cities.
The House Committee on Terrific.
yies, have under consideration a bill tC
regulate and govern the rebellious
States as territories.
The tenor Of the foreign dispatche:
received at the State Department is
peaceful. The steamer Hecla Of Phila'
deiphia, ran the blockade Of the Poto
mac last night without receiving a sho
from the rebels. She was loaded with
stores for the army.
Four Federal steamers are now or
the alert to capture the priYatesr Sum
ter.
Several Federal vessels are lying idle
in port for want OF seamen. Four thou
sand Of them are now needed by the
Navy.
Com. Foote wants 1000.
Minister Corwin, though desirous o
uIuiug h0me, VIII remain IN Mexico
If he can be of service to our country
and Government. He thinks he can,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

HThe road on the bank of the
Ohio river opposite Pt. Pleasant, du.
ring the late food was completely
washed away. Preliminary steps for
opening a new road on the ridge have
been taken. The delay required by
law in giving notice, may occasion con-
siderable Inconvenience to travellers,
but is for the esentunavoidsble. The
old road at that point has long been
considered unsafe and dangerous. II
is perhaps for the best, that it has been
removed. Whilst at all passable, proper
ty holders were unwilling to have theil
land cut up. 1t is now unavoidable
and we shall have a much better and
safer road.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

@The new bridge over Georges
creek in Addison Tp., was By the
hate freshei, raised from its foundations,
and now lies diagonally across the
stream. It viii require to be taken
down and rebuilt. Some inexcusabls
neglect. on part Of contractors or Su-
pervisors, has brought about this result,
and our Commissioners would do well to
examine into the matter at once. Bridge
tax is enormous in Gallia county, and il
should be made the special duty Of Su-
pervisors and Trustees to see that when
once erected and paid for by the county
at large. they should be kept as secure
as possible. We are informed the
bridge could have been saved by the
purchase of one or two cables to hold i
in position. If so there is culpabls
neglect somewhere.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
Toorre.pondenee Of the London Tins..l

Correspondence Of the London Tinees.l
TIE ERuPrroN or VEsUvIUs-TsRRr-
TIC ScEEE.-NAPLKs. Dec. ss.-Tbe
destruction Of city which numbered
29. ZOO inhabitants Is so startling fact
that trust ! shall not weary you by
sending some statistics which ! have
this week gathered on the spot
Covered with snow. vomiting ashes
still like q ten thousand horse power
factory chimney, with ruined city at
its feet, such is the spectacle which We
suvlus at this moment presents
Unable to retain my curiosity to know
what was passing behind the clouds Of
ashes which interviewed between us and
the mountain, ] went down again on
Tuesday last, and directed myself to
the committee who had been sflting in
permanence since the 9th inst. The
municipal building, fine old historical
edi6ce Of the time Of the Arrogans, had
been destroyed. so that the committee
was sitting in a suppressed monastery
on the outskirts Of the town, and not OF
the bed of old lava. The cloisters and
the stairs were filed with squslid
misery which had come there for re.
lief, and the Syndic and his coadjutors
to whose courtesy l am much indebt.
ed, gave me the following information
Out of population Of 91, 900, 15.oOC
are fugitives. Between so and 90
houses have already fallen, and sec
are falling. the rest are more or less
injured. Out of1l churches four only
are uninjured; but there is another
fearful source Of danger--the sulphu.
reous exhalations-which are emitted
in every direction. and which render
houses in other respects comparatively
safe uninhabitable. BY these exhala
tions, FIVE or six persons, and all thu
animals. such as cats, dogs, mice anC
birds, and the fishes in the sea, have
already been killed. In fact, two
thirds of the city have been destroy
ad
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
wA large number Of horses hav,

~A large number Of horses have
been shipped to Romney, Va. from the
Government stables in Gallipolis. Near
ly 800 head have been sent to various
places during the past few weeks. yet
the stables are kept constantly FULL
Several have been condemned by the
officers, and another auction is looked
for with considerable anxiety by the
dealers in that kind of stock. Whether
former prices will be maintained is a
question to be solved on the day, and
will greatly depend upon the depth oI
the mud, which TO tender footed horses
is matter of as great convenience, ss
Of importance to the seller. Our "devil''
has 621 cents to invest in horse stock,
and our duty obliges us to advise him
to pray for a "freeze" in order to get
"cheap horse"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
nE Numerous handbills have been

g Numerous handbills have been
scattered arnnnd tAuun- hurinc gue Ias'
week, soffering a reward of S4o0, for
four runaway negroes from Kanawha,
one of which is described as ga bright,
lively mulatto, almost white, belonging
to Judge Summers" &c. 1t is also
stated therein "that they were seen in
Gallipolis on Tuesday night" 1t may
be so, but we doubt it. One thing we
do know, the das;ardly course of Judge
Summers on tie question Of Secession,
would induce almost any Union man,
however much opposed to abolitionism
he might be, to wish the ''bright, lively,
almost white" boy, God speed in his
fight from bondage and treason
There may be some in our town who
for consideration, would catch mig
GER" but none for any sum, would aid
in returning Henry" who is perhaps
a much better Union man, than the once
illustrious Judge Summers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

EF In . s.pregiaus number OF the Jour.
nal, we called pnblis attention to che fact
that a large sum of money was due
some Of our citizens for supplies fur
nished the U. s. Hospital at Gallipolis,
during the months OF August and Sep
tember last, whilst it was under the
charge of DR.. ]. =. Gabriel.
1t was 10 be hoped that some stten
ton would have been paid to the pay
ment Of these claims, but thus far every
effort has proved abortive. It seems
that DR.. Gabriel found it more conve-
nient to call upon our citizens for credit,
than to do his duty as Surgeon by max
ing out list Of the sick and committing
their rations into money, which would
have constituted a fund for the pay
ment of supplies purchased for the hos.
pital. Even at this late day we are as.
sured by Capt. Gibbs, Commissary at
Charleston, that if DR.. Gabriel would
but make out bis list, ample means
would at once be furnished and the
claims paid. He has been urged again
and again to do SO. until the patience OI
the creditors is well nigh exhausted.
Such extreme Incidence. or obstina-
cy, is inexcusable in any officer. and any
one guilty Of it. ought to be at once
dismissed the service, as Incompetent
and unworthy. 1t is high time this
matter was disposed Of. When next al
luGed to. it will be by application to the
proper authorities.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

DIAMoxD MrLLs FloUR.-It will be
seen BY the following. which we clip.
from the. Commercial List and Price cur
rent OF the 25.h ult., the leading Com
mereial paper Of Philadelphia, that
Diamond Mills Flour sustains as fair
reputation abroad as it does at home.
As yet bat little is known of the
amount Of business done in Gallipolis.
A very short time however must elapse,
before the advantages for manufactur-
ing articles of any kind at this place,
will be paid attention to, and the busi-
ness Of our town, increase rapidly.
The Messrs. LANGLEY deserve the
highest praise. for their efforts in thus
establishing not only for themselves but
our town, so enviable reputation. Few
men could be found any where, bold
and courageous enough to carry on
business during the past year so exten
sively IS they have done. When We
consider the situation OF their Mills
located on the border, subject to de.
struction from marauding bands Of reb-
cit at any time for months past-and
the danger of shipment East-their un-
dertasng u well seem ha1ardOus.-
We are pleased to find their efforts
crowned with success. Such men are
Invaluable to any place-and we are
certain our farmers will join in wishing
them still greater prosperity:
ONO FIoua.-Messrs. VIM. H. & E
L. Langley. Of Gallipolis, Ohio, are the
manufacturers Of that excellent brand
of -four known in our market as the
Diamond Mills Extra Family" This
enterprising firm ships to Philadelphia
annually about forty thousand barrels
of their -four. all of which is consigned
to Messrs. Humphreys. Hoffman &
Wright. -four and grain commission
merchants. This flour is made from
wheat grown in Southern Ohio and in
the Kanawha Valley. and is justly eel
ebrated for its superior qualities il
keeping sweet and fresh in warm eli.
mates, being fully equal in that respect
and in all others. to the flour manufac
tured at Richmond, Va, whence the
Brazilian Market has heretofore beer
chiefly supplied with that important ar
ticle Of consumption. Thus it is. that
whilst the South are trying to pull dowr
the fair fabric Of our national govern
ment, and insanely destroying their owr
commerce. the loyal manufacturers and
merchants OF the North and West are
silently but irresistably taking theil
places in filing the foreign demand fol
articles OF Merchandise which hereto
fore have been considered as belonging
exclusively to the South.
j Gallipolis, Ohio, with such enterpri
sing manufacturers as the Messrs. Lang
ley, and the facilities of Philadelphis
commission and shipping merchants
will soon become better known in Bra
zil and other South American countries
for the manufacture Of -four adapted tC
their climate than Richmond has been,
and far more reliable.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06

GEN. LANES ExPEDIrIoN.-The Chi
cago Tribune states that there is a good
understanding between Gems. HUNTER
and LANE. and that the Government
and Gen. LANE have expressly deferred
to Gen. HUNTER as to whether he
would take the command. The Trib-
une concludes as follows:
In this connection it is proper to say
that Gen. Lane, when in this city, was
asked as 10 the probability Of General
Hunters taking command. and replied:
that there was work enough for both,
indeed too much for one; and that he
should prefer to be relieved of the
thousand and one details that must de.
volVe upon the senior officer, in order
to devote himself more wholly to his
own command. He said there was the
most perfect accord between Gen. Hun
ter and himself, and that whether Gen.
Hunter took the field or remained at
LeavenWortb, be had no doubt they
would work harmoniously together for
the success of the expedition. The fact,
therefore, that Gen. Hunter is to take
command, seconded by such officers as
Lane, Jennison and four others like
them, is encouraging OF the result.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
Hour friend C. @. weibert has

EOur friend C. @. Weibert has
opened out confectionery, restaurant,
wine shop, &C., &C., on Second street
below the square, in style which only
Charlie and his good lady can do
Capital oysters are furnished in every
style. His rooms are pleasant and con-
venient and we bespeak for him large
share of public patronage. His new
French billiard table is a novelty in its
way, and attracts good deal Of atteu-
ton from young and old. 1t is pleas.
ant amusement, and must prove profit
able, unless the "b'hoys" are allowed
to monopolize it, which we think Charlie
will not allow, except on written or
der from their "par-i-ents." Some o
them should at least advise their INA.
ternal ancestors" that "they are out -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
.A fellow who STYLES himself VIM.

&EA fellow who styles himself Wm-
A. croffut has published converse
tion between President Lincoln and
Gen. Lane, in which Mr.. Lincoln is
made to say some very silly things. out
of all keeping with his former opin-
ions on the same topic. Croffut's
statement bears on the face the impress
of falsehood, which is further corrobo-
rated by the fact that said William A.
Crofut was at one time severely cow
hided by Capt. Harris Of the steamboat
Grey Eagle on the upper Miss. for his
villainous lies and slander, and has fre.
quently been run out of Western towns
for his rampant abolition doctrines
Between the disunionists Of the South
and disunion abolitionists of the North
the President Is having happy time
of it.