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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
A Slight Mistake.

The telegraph dispatch of General
Halleck to the Secretary of War, that
he had captured 1000 of Beauregard's
army, turns out to be slight mistake.
He has not only not taken ten thousand
nor any other number of prisoners, ex-
cept a few stragglers. And what is
worse, he has not been able to find
where Beauregard's army is. He has
been cropping about in the dark after
him ever since the evacuation of Cor
inth. But he has not been able to get
on his track because he stupidity refus-
es to admit contrabands within his
lines, the only men from whom he could
obtain information, as the white popu-
lation are all traitors. This is the
price loyal men are compelled to pay
for Halleck's devotion to slavery
When will this madness or wickedness
end ? and when will the Administra-
ton establish and enforce some uniform
policy on this subject of slavery?
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
The President.

Whatever may at one time have been
fears entertained of President Lincoln's
fidelity to the great principles which
brought him into power, by true-heart-
ed, earnest republicans, they have long
since thrown them to the wind, and
they now look upon him not only rs
the honored head of the party who
elected aim, and the great reliance of
the nation in this, its hour of trial, but
the real hope of the friends of human
freedom throughout the Union. he is
nobly redeeming all his pledges to the
country, and fulfilling all the expecta-
tons which his election created. Eve
ry day he is establishing some new
claim upon the confidence and admira.
ton of the loyal men of the nation.
1t is fearful to reflect upon what would
have been the ultimate consequences to
our country of this most infamous of
all rebellions had there been at the
head of public affairs less incorrupti-
bic, prudent, true-hearted ruler. All
but the minions of slavery and traitors
il arms agaicst the Government-eve-
ny true patriot and loyal man believe
in him, rely upon him, trust him. In
what estimation he is held by the noble
men who are fighting our battles and
cheerfully risking their lives in defense
of freedom and the Union, the follow
ing from the Norfolk correspondent of
the N. Y. Tribune will show:
"How enthusiast cally all speak of
the noble head of our nation-the
PrOvidential man, the Moses of our
Isreal.! | never witnessed SO mnch en-.
thusiasm about any man as about that
plain, homely, gaunt being who walks
unostentatiously among our soldiers,
and whom they greet as their truest
friend. To-day he visited the hospitals
at Fortress Monroe, and spoke to eve.
nv wounded man in these crowded
ward rooms, where rebels and Union.
lists lie side by side, on beds of pain.
"God bless him." said many of our
dear wounded boys. "Amen," respond
ed family but fervently some rebel sol
diers. l do not wonder at the report
which reaches us this evening, that
some of the rebel prisoners refused t.
go back to their own army, where they
are SO differently treated than anon,
us, and where they must contrast the
unteeling traitor, jeff. Davis, with tina
truest man, Gods noblest work, tn,
man for the hour, Abraham Lincoln"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
DIR. DoDcE,s RETURN yIsrr..

Dr. d. will call at Edwardsburg at 10 O'CLOCK
A. NJ, and remain one hour, May 18th, June soth.
August 18th, and September 22d.
At Vsndalia, from to 6 p. NJ, on the shove
days.
At Cassapolis. Tuesdays, until 10 A. H., May
goth. July LIST, August 18th, and September esd
At Dowagiac. Wednesdays. until II A. NJ. Nay
2lst, July I'd, August 18th, and September 3sd.
At Paw Paw. Wednesdays, afternoon. until six
o'clock, May 2lst. July ed, August 18th, and
September gath. --.
At Decatur, Thursdays, Sorenoon, May 22d, July
Sd. August 18th, and September 18th.
At Michigan City, Fridays, until A. NJ, May
Esd, July 4th. August 18th, and September 2ssh.
AT Niles. Bond House,) Saturdays, forenoon,
May oath, July 5th, August 18th, and Sept. 9Th.
1t will be seen that the Doctors time is 90 much
abridged that he only makes calls Of two or three
hours in some places. His patients will receive
prescriptions far time will permit other pres
criptions viii be forwarded from Chicago Patients
should call at the specified time ut the principal
Hotel, and wait the Doctors arrival, fog he win
certainly arrive.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
FURTHER PARTICULARS

CAIRO, Sunday Evening June %, 1862.
The following are additional facts
concerning the White River fight
which have come to hand. The Mound
City was struck fifteen times before the
explosion of her steam drum, the shot
glancing off her iron-p plated bow with
out doing the slightest damage.
While the rifle batteries were en-
gazing the gunboats in front, Colonel
Fitch and 400 of the gallant 46th indi-
ana had effected landing below the
fort, leaving the remainder to defend
the transports, and were engaging the
infantry. The 46th went into battle
with but limited supply of cartridges
Hence received their fire under the
head of their colonel, with whoop and
a yell charged bayonets atdouble quick,
with irresistible force and effect.
The rebels were protected, and
poured in CALLING fire of musketry,
but in serried line our undaunted, de.
termined, brave western boys pressed
forward, drove the enemy before them,
and actually penned in and captured
800 infantry and all the artillerists re-
qnired to work their batteries of three
guns each, thus making their prisoners
count third more than their own force.
Among the captives are Gen. Hindman
and Col. Fry, the former of whom was
Col. Fitch's associate in Congress, from
Arkansas.
The batteries taken are very form
liable, 200 consisting of large brass
and iron rified cannon.
The rebel loss must have been great
in killed and wounded.
When our informant left, our forces
had buried twenty one, and they were
still being brought in. Aside from the
loss on the gunboat Mound City, the
federal loss is slight.
The 46th Indiana had none killed
and bnt ten wounded, none MORALLY
Col. Fry received a musket ball in the
shoulder but is not badly injured. II
his report, Com. Davis did not make
mention of it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
WOur Demo cratic friends "

sW Our Demo cratic friends. who
originally demanded for Mr.. Stanton
a position in the Cabinet, find it hard
work putting him down. Almost all the
leading victories of the war have been
achieved under his administration. Not
stain of fraud or corruption rests
upon his official action. He has the
good sense to look after the interests
of the country, and let the soreheads
grumble. He gives them no explana-
tons or apologies. Events show un-
mistakably that he has perfect under.
standing with the President, and that
there is no chance to get up cabinet
quarrel. The Shenandoah Valley is all
in our possession again. Secretary
Stanton cordially co-operated with
Gen. Mcclellan, having sent him
reinforcements when he asked for them
and has just enlarged his department
and command. There is no hope fol
the soreheads. They are perfectly
played out, and ought to have sense
enough to see it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
The New Treasury Notes.

The bill reported from the Com.
mittee of Ways and Means authorizes
the issue of $l5O,OOO,OOO of demand
Treasury notes beside those authorized,
of denominations not less than So, to be
legal tender and to be receivable for
all Government dues, debts loans, and
taxes, except duties on imports and
interest on Government bonds, and in
terest bearing notes.
1t also authorizes the Secretary of
the Treasury to engrave these notes at
the Treasury Department, empowering
him to provide machinery and material,
and to employ persons and appoint as
many officers as shall be necessary.
Another section repeats the limitation
upon temporary deposits of notes with
any Assistant Treasurer or deposition,
and authorizes the Secretary to receive
them to any amount not exceeding one
hundred millions in sums of not less
than 800, and for not less than thirty
days, on interest not above per cent;
provides that one-third of the aggre-
gate deposits shall be reserved i'm the
Treasury or from being issued under
this act to secure prompt payment of
such deposit and of Indebtedness shall
be received on the same terms as notes
in payment for bonds redeemable after
five and payable after twenty years.
Another section empowers the Sec
rotary to borrow such parts of two hun
dred and fifty millions authorized by
the " Act to authorize a national loan, y
&C., passed year ago, as shall not
have borrowed within twelve months
after its passage. Anoher section pro
yides that former appropriation fol-
detecting and bringing to trial persons
counterfeiting United States coin, shall
also be used in similar protection o
United States notes and bonds.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
COn6ScatiOn.

The House has done its duty hand
somely in the passage of the bill, be-
fore referred to in our columns, for the
punishment and intimidation of rebels.
1t marks an era in the war, and is
worth a dozen victories in the field,
simply because without it these victor
les are costly triumphs, leaving no per-
manent result. As might have been
expected, from his previous course,
Granger, from the first district in this
State, voted against the measure. 1t
however makes but little difference
which way he votes now. He long
since bid good bye to the principles of
the party which placed him in power,
and the people will bid him goodbye
when they get at him.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

We print, in another column, a very handsome
and deserved eulogium of President Lincoln, in
the form of letter written by Senator Sumner to
friend. who manifested impotence in Warrington
the full development of events in regard to Slavery
and the Rebellion. The gentleman to whom this
letter was addressed, like thousands of other
dent men in the North, has been unable to under
stand the object of the President to appreciate
the delicate and trying nature of his duties.
Those, however, who have Invested themselves of
that impulsiveness which belongs to ardent
temperament ard sat down TO reflect cooly for a
few moments, must become sensible that President
Lincoln is moving in the right direction fast
the circumstances of the case will admit Of There
is thing patent to the most hasty. homely, that
there has never been a man in the Executive Chair
of this country, whose acts have met with gen.
eral and universal approval have those of Presi-
dent Lincoln. But few of the most captious have
much to say against them, and the traitorous lead
ers of the " democracy" though continually NOUS
ing around to discover something to hang censure
upon. sorely perplexed for want of means to
CRAFTY their malignant, fault-fnding dispositions.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
The Tax Bill Passed.

The Tax Bill passed both Houses of
Congress on Monday last. and will be-
come a law when signed by the Presi-
dent. The bill as passed stands pre-
cisely as the Senate amended it, except
in sixteen particulars, the committee on
Conference agreeing that the House
should recede from its 223 other amend.
ments. The House and Senate found
it utterly impossible to agree on tax on
recti6ed spirits, the House wanting it
very high and the Senate very low,
and so they compromised by levying no
tax at all on that article. The direct
tax.is postponed and for the present the
sinews of war are to be derived from
impOsts.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
THE DOUGLAS MEMORIAL.

The DIPLOMA OF MEMBERSHIP OF rHE DOUGLAS
MONUMENT ASSOCIATION, beautifully engraved on
steel, about nine by twelve inches dimensions. 10
now ready for distribution to the subscribers 70
the monument fund. The engraving consists Of
two full length miniature vignettes, one . sne
portrait Of the departed statesman, and the other
America offering wreath; besides q birds-aye
view Of the GRAVE on the shore Of Lake Michigss
as it now appears at Cottage Grove.
To all persons forwarding to the Association one
dollar more will be sent one Of these diplomas.
with name and amount duly inserted thereon, and
signed by the President and Secretary.
Contributors in the sum Of one dollar will become
life members Of the Douglas Monument Associa-
ton; in the sum of t,oe'sty dollars Honorary life
members; and in the sum of one hundred dollars
Honorary life members Of the Board Of Trustees
All editors who will insert the above in their
daily, weekly or tri-weekly three months, with an
occasional notice to advance the object in view.
will have forwarded to them immediately diplomas
as honorary life members of this association. upon
the receipt, by the Society. Of a copy Of their
paper containing the foregoing
WALTER B. SCArES. President
LEONARD w. vOLK, Secretary
N. B.-Local receivers and solicitors Of con,ri-
buttons are being authorized in the loyal States 70
take charge Of the interests of the Association.
Pamphlets and circulars containing the Organize
ton, Constitution, Bylaws and the Appeal will 10
sent to all who will forward their address. CON-
munications should be directed to the "Secretary
Douglas Monument Association, Chicago, ILL.,"
ap24-lms
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

Mayor Smith, of Nashville, on the
10th inst. sent to the City Council
message setting forth the condition of
the city as at present governed, and
his determination to perform the duties
of his Office with strict impartiality.
We make the following extracts:
"The main object in accepting this
position was to continue the civil gov
eminent of the city, and thereby avoid
the necessity of martial law, and at
the same time to assist, by every means
in my power, to restore the authority
of the federal government in this city,
whose jurisdiction had been temporari-
ly suspended by the violence of a cause
less and unholy rebellion.
81 knew that when l accepted the
Office, that for while l would be an
object of odium to many of my fellow
citizens; but l had an abiding faith
that the storm of prejudice and passion
would gradually subside, when reason
and loyalty would again assume the
supremacy. The evidence of an i'm.
proved condition in the public mind
are apparent to every observant citizen,
and it is to be hoped that ere long
Nashville will occupy the same posi-
ton in the Union she did in former
days"
The mayor has approved the bill re-
Gently passed by the city council, emit
tied ga Bill to Suppress and Prevent
Rebellion, Sedition, and Breaches of
the Peace" 1t declares that whoever
shall be guilty within the city limits
Of doing or causing to be done, either
by word or action anying calculated
in the least to give aid and comfort to
the enemy or to injure the government
of the United States, shall upon con.
victiOn before the city recorder, forfeit
and pay fine of not less than twenty
five dollars nor more than fifty dollars.
This is the most stringent measure OF
the kind that has yet been passed.
When Nashville was under rebel
rule, one w. S. Whiteman, the owner
of the only paper mandatory in the
city, in order to testify his appreciation
of the patriotism" of southern re-
cruits, publicly advertised that he would
gratuitously furnish Accommodations fol
their families. After the fall of Donel
son, Mr.. Whiteman retired from the
city, taking with him whatever porta
BILE property he could conveniently
carry, and appointed Mr.. Parish as
agent to look after his interests. Gov
Johnson, on ascertaining these facts
caused the following notice to be served
upon Mr.. Parish
"SlR You are hereby directed to furnish Mrs
- one of the houses Mr.. w. 5. Wbteman ad
vertised that he would provide for the families o
soldiers who enlisted in the rebel army.
IAN immediate compliance herewith is request
ed. "Respectfully,
"ANDREW JOHNSON,
military Governor"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

sWR Rebel accounts from Charleston
state that severe battle was fought
on James Island, within 4 miles of the
city, on Monday last. They say that
the Federal forces were defeated with
great loss, but admit that their own
troops were greatly exhausted and
that fears were entertained that they
would be again attacked. On the
whole, it would seem that if the rebels
were not actually defeated, it was at
least drawn battle, and that they
feared the result of renewal of the
contest. We are now prepared to hear
of capture of Charleston at any time.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
"The blunder at Port Republi

The blunder at Port Republic
which permitted Jackson to escape,
rests between Shields and Carroll.
Shields says he ordered Carroll to burn
the bridge. Carroll says he has Shields
written orders to hold the bridge at all
hazards. Carroll is a native of the
District of Columbia, and was appoint
ed to the ColonelcY of the Eight Ohio
from Captaincy in the regular army.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
More Rum Ors.

The New York World publishes a
rumor that Secretary Stanton is about
to relinquish the charge of the War
Department, and that Major General
Banks will take the place vacated by
him. 1t is also said that in ease Major
General Mcdowell should manifest a
wish to retire from active service it will
be granted. We give these rumors for
what they are worth.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

Col. CLUsERET.-Col. Cluseret. OF
the conduct of whose brigade in the
battle of Cross Keys, Gen. Fremont
speaks in complimentary terms, is a
French officer of eighteen years. SER
vice. He was with GaribalJi in two
campaigns, and bore q letter from him
to General Mcclellan. He was intro
duced and commended to Senator
Sumner by the eminent French histo-
rian Henri Marpin, and has proved
himself most gallant soldier.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

passed through the engine of the New
National, forward of the wheel, cutting
off steam pipe of the larboard engine
and severely scalding the engineer.
AT this time news came from Col.
Fitch that he had taken the fort; and
that Col. Fry, the rebel commandant,
was badly wounded in the shoulder.
Col. Fitch did not lose man of his
command.
The steamer Musselman was ordered
to take the wounded to Memphis, under
convoy of the Conestoga. About sun
down all the living were taken aboard,
and the steamer started on the 18th,
about day light. The steamer reached
the mouth of White River during the
night. Twenty died: among them
Sd master John II. Kinzie, Jr., of Chi
cago; five men died on the Conestoga
among them N. G. Gum, the purser,
and surgeon Jones was not expected to
recover.
At twelve o'clock, M. on the 18th,
the steamers stopped above Island No.
81 and SO, and buried their dead, 81
from the Musselman and four from the
Conestoga. They were buried in
single grave, or square well, with an in.
scription at the head of each round hill.
lock, denoting the name and rank of
of the deceased. Their bodies can be
recovered, if desired.
Fourth master ]. A. Scovile, also of
Chicago, was one of the victims. He
was left on the Mound City, and will
be buried with the rest.
First master DOminy, the only one
unhnrt, says that the number of those
killed and those who must die will ex-
coed l25.
Some of our gunners were killed at
their pieces, by shots from the rebel
forts.
Col. Fry, and the prisoners taken by
Col. Fitch, will be turned over to Flag
Officer Davis, at Memphis.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon Col. Fitch for the part taken by
him in this affair. All officers and
men behaved with great gallantry, and
are deserving of the highest common
dation.
The body of purser Gum arrived
this morning on the steamer Kentucky.
Flags from government buildings,
steamers and naval depots are flying at
half mast, and there is all around US evil
dences that the people sadly sympathize
with the flotilla in this great calamity
which has befallen them. God grant
it may be the last.
This account is entirely reliable, and
contains facts that fell under the eye of
my informant, who was in the engage
ment, and know them to be true.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

az Every field officer of one brig
ade and of two regiments of another,
engaged at Port Republic, heve signed
an address to the Secretary of War
demanding Shields removal, charging
him with incompetency, if not disloyal.
ty. The Western officers concerned
are particularly bitter against him.
Though he mounted two stars, he has
not been confirmed Major General,
and influential Senators say he will not
be.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

IA Late dispatches from Nc Clellan
state that everything remains "quiet'
in front of Richmond, but the indica-
tons are that general engagement is
near at hand. 1t is stated that Beau
regard with large portion of the army
of the Mississippi had gone to Rich
mond; that Gen. Price has also gone
thither to hand in his resignation, and
that Bragg was in command of the
traitor army in the West.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

NERVOUS DEBILITY.

This 10 complaint very common, especially
among females. HocfanTs German Bitters never
fails to cure this disease. The system, under its
use, is restored to its original strength and vger
the appetite becomes good, the spirits become
cheerful, and in body and mind you feel the full
restoration of health. For sale BY druggists and
dealers in incidence everywhere, at IS cents per
bottle. 9wZ
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
ICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY.
DO w GIAC:
The Test Oath Bill Passed.

The test oath bill, which requires
officers, Congressman, Vice President,
etc., included, to swear they have not
in any way counselled or aided the
cause of rebellion, passed the Senate
on Monday, Carlisle and Garrett Davis
voting aye, and Powell nay.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

-Four prisoners taken by the
Sixteenth Massachusetts Regiment in
a skirmish before Richmond, on the
18th, say that the rebel army before
Richmond draw rations for lO2, oo0m
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

W An order was issued from the
War Department on Saturday, allow
ing premium Of 81 for each accepted
recruit volunteering for three years or
for the war, and permitting one months
pay in advance to all who are mustered
into service, whether regulars or vslun-
teers.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26
wOaicers from the Valley of vi

az Officers from the Valley of vir-
GINA express fears that Jackson may
get large amount of stores Of army
supplies at Front Royal. 1t is report
ed that Fremont is on the other side OF
the Shenandoah, and without cooper
alton from other divisions be cannot
sct on the offensive.