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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

Gen. Fitch Defeats Gen. H;ndDaon in
a ISkirmish-He Hangs the Citizens
to Intimiddfe Guerriilas.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune,
MEMPHIS, July 12-vIA CAIRO, July
IA, le62.-The gunboat Conestoya ar
rived last evvning from White River,
and later from Vicksburg. She brings
no especial news from the later place.
She left ST. Charles, Ark, on White
River on Sunday the 9th inst. Gen.
Fitch was still there.
On the forenoon of Sunday Gen.
Fitch and portion of the 46th IBdi-
ana, numbering 400 men, started into
the interior to take dispatches fo Gen.
Curtis, or discover his Whereabouts.
They were followed 10y Col. Farren of
Farren of the 81 Indiana, with 800 or
400 more men as rear guard. They
had penetrated only. eight miles from
White River when they suddenly came
upon lIindman's pickets, whom they
fired upon and drove in, and then
rushed forward, soon coming upon the
main body consisting of six regiments
numbering not less than 5000 rebels
who, however, although surprised
quickly formed and gave battle. The
Indianians fought bravely at immense
odds, and were about being fanked by
the Arkansas troops, when Lieut.. COL
| Farren's force came down like an ava
lanche to their relief, outflanked he
confederates, and with the aid of the
46th and Gen. Fitch, actually routed
them and drove them from the Held
The fight lasted three honrs. Not
strong enough to pursue, Gen. Fitch
orderd retrogade, and in few hours
had his troops back 10 the river and on
transports prepared for an attack.
Gen. Hindman is believed TO be in the
vicinity with large force. Gen. Fitch
lost four men only. Twenty. four dead
rebels were found on the field. Thirty
were wounded and forty taken prison
ers. Hiudman's entire army is esti-
mated at Is, 900.
Gen. Fitch lately executed two of
the rebel hostages taken some time
since, for the good behavior of the
rabel guerillas. lie promised To han g
them if any of his men were killed.
The first engineer of the Lexington
was srt while sitting at a port hole.
Gen. Fitch took off two of the citizens
and hnng them mp before the face and
eyes of their neighbors. A Just hut
severe retribniion, for harb. ring a set
of cut threats in their vicinity.
CAIRO, July 1.-THE canal at Vicks-
burg is completed. The wafer does
not run through the canal. 1t is not
deep enough at this stage of water.
The river is falling. They have COM
menced to deepen the canal three feet.
An occasional bomb is still thrown
at the city. The rebels planted new
batteries of. eighty guns, which are
now in position. Van Dorm, with a
force of 10000, is close to the city.
Our fleet will not take the place till
they have forces 10 hold il.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
The Confi.cation Bin Passed.

The Senate passed, on Saturday, the
conference coniscation bill, by twenty
seven to thirteen, giving the measure
the splendid majority OF more than
two-thirds. The Chicago Tribune
says that the bill, though in some few
partic ulars not all that have been de-
sired, if theoretically enforced, will en-
able the government to put down the
rebellion. The first part of it defines
the punishment against the crime Of
treason, and appears to be intended for
any future as well as for the present re-
bellion. Such law should have been
placed on the statutes of the nation.
half century ago; but such was the
devotion then of the States to tie Union
that the necessity for it was never
thought Of
The power placed in the hands of
the President to put down the rebellion,
is comprehensive and ample. The
bill places at his disposal the entire
loyal strength of the republic, without
reference TO the color of the skin that
covers it it strikes at the vitals of the
rebellion, by severing the thews and
sinews that sustain it; and it seizes
and confscates the property of the trail
tors, thus saving millions upon millions
to the pockets of loyal men. Let loyal
men everywhere thank God and take
courage. The glorious principles of
the Declaration of Independence once
more rule in the council halls of the ma
ton. Patriots have often despaired.
Hope deferred has made them heart
sick. But the work has been well and
effectualIy done. With Honest Abe
Lincoln to execute the law, "the peo.
pie can rest i'm the belief that Slavery
is in process of ultimate extinction
Let him carry out his magnificent con.
ception, and history will place his name
beside that Of Washington and all no.
blest benefactors of the race. But
let not Congress be forgotten. This
measure is the browning act of the no.
blest Congress that has assembled since
the days of Adams, Jefferson and Their
patriots of revolutionary story. On
the highest page of the nations history
this act will be written next to the Dec
laration of Independence.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
Six Regiments Called For.

Gov. Blair has issued proclamation,
calling for six more regiments, in which
the exigencies Of the times, and the
honors and rewards that await partici-
pants in this great struggle, are sue
cinctly set forth. A regiment is as
signed to each Congressional district.
The eighteenth regiment is set down
for the second district, consisting OF
Branch, ST. Joseph, Berrien, Cass, Van
Buren,, Kalamazoo and Allegan. 1t
now remains for citizens to take hold
and do all they can to stimulate enlist
ments.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
Confirmation Of the Capture Of MuTfrecs.
bOrO...Nashville Threatened by $1,000
Rebels.
New York, July IA.

NEW YORK, July IA.
A special tn the Herald, Nashville,
July IA, says: the Unionists lost $780,
600 worth of Army stores at Murfrces-
boro. The Union forces engaged were
the Sd Maine, Col. Lester; six compa-
nies of the 9Th Michigan, Col. Park
hurst, 800 strong; the third battalion
of the Pennsylvania 9TH cavalry, 225 !;
Hewitt's battery, 60 men the 4tli kcn-
lucky, 25-in all about 400 men.
The rebel forces consisted of one
regiment mounted infantry, regiment.
of Texan Rangers, Georgia, Alabama
and Tennessee cavalry-betwern 8, 1000
and A, OOO-armed with carbines and
shot guns. Their loss in killed and
wounded is heavier than ours. The
Pennsylvania 9TH last, in killed wound
ed ant! missing. 200 men. The oulY
officers escaped, az far as reported,
are Capt. J. f. Andrews, Capt. G. e.
Mccormick, and Lieut.. Mooney.
The Commissary and Quariermas-
ter's Departments were recently re-
,lenished with new clothing, &c, all
of which has fallen into the hands Of
the enemy.
Capt. Rounds, Provost Marshal of
Murfrresboro, and guard, shot nine reb-
els before surreptlering.
The rebel Governor Harris and An
drew Ewing were known To be at the
Ersheba Springs, near Sparta, few
| days since; organizing the raid on Mnr-
ireesboro, which nrry, it is apprehrndl
ed, be extended ~ the capitol of the
State.
The public are still in a great state
of excitement, many families having
left.
were crowded with armed spectators
and adventurers.
1t is reported that General John C.
Breckenridge, Colonel Forrest and Cox
Rains, of Louisville, commanded the
rebel forces at Murfreesbore.
1t is also reported that they have
taken Lavergne, five miles from Nash.
vile, and that General Kirby Smith is
advancing on Nashville from Chatta,
no"ga with fifteen thousand men.
Murfreesboro was barricaled with
bales of hay, and the federal shells set
hire 10 many of the houses.
Col. Lesler is falling back towards
Nashville.
Union reinfnrcements are coming mp
by special trains.
The Twenty.eighth Kentucky has
Just arrived. They were cheered as
they passed through the streets.
The secessionists confidently EXPECT
the arrival of the rebel forces some
time tonight. Batteries have been
placed on Capitol Hill and other points.
There may be music i'm Nashville be-
this reaches the public.
Col. Lester surrendered at Murfrees-
boro at O'Clock P. M.-the Minnesota
3D. and Hewett's battery included-the
latter for want of ammunition.
Men are lying on the side AXIS
asleep, holding their horses brides i'm
their hands, expecting every moment
to be called into action.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

How THE BALTIMORE REBELS ARE
CowED DowN.-It is said that there
exists in Baltimore Union League to
the comfortable number of fifteen thou.
sand loyal smales. 1t GRANTEES the
city most perfectly. 1t is hydraheaded,
argus-eyed, ubiquitous, uncompromis.
ing and unslumbering. 1t might be
called the Union leech. it sticks to its
victims so. 1t contains some of the best
blood of Baltimore, and it appertains to
some of the worst blood of the same.
1t is of immense assistance to the mill.
tary."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
From the Shenandoah.
Gen. Pope to has Army-A Bold and
Stirring address.
WASHINGTON, July IA, 1st


WASHINGTON, July IA, 1862.
To the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of Va
BY special assignment of the Presi.
dent of the United States / have as
sumed command of this army. Ihave
spent two weeks in learning your where
abouts, your condition and your wants,
in preparing you for active operations
and in placing you in positions from
which you can act promptly and to the
purpose.
I have come to you from the West,
where we have always seen the backs
of our enemies from an army whose
business has been to seek the adverse.
~, and to beat him when found whose
policy has been attack and not defense.
In but one instance has the enemy
been able to place our western army in
q defensive attitude. presume that
have been called here 10 pursue the
same system and to lead you against
the enemy. 1t is my purpose to do So
and being sure you long for an oppor
tunity to win the distinction you are
capable of achieving, that opportunity
shall endeavor to give you.
Meantime / desire you TO dismiss
from your minds certain phrases which
] am sorry to find much in vogue
amongst you. l hear constantly OF
taking the strong positions and holding
them, of lines of retreat and losses Of
supplies. Let US discard such ideas
The strongest position soldier should
desire to occupy is one from which he
can most easily advance against the
enemy.
Let us study the probably line of re
treat OF our opponents, and leave ou'
own to take care of itself. Let us look
before US, and not behind. Success
and glory are in the advance, while
disaster and shame Turk in the rear
Let us act on this understanding, and
it is safe to predict that your banner
shall be inscribed with many a glorious
deed, and that your names will be dea,
to your countrymen forever.
CSlgned) JOHN POPE,
Maj Gen. COMMANDING.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
More Guerrilla Work in Kentucky.

The Rebels Become more Daring.-
Mw5reesboro, Tenn, AH0cked.-1
iSeyere Butte F5ugM-We Enemy
Getting Daring at Corinth--High
iy Important from tile South.
LOUISVILLE. XIV, July Is, 1862.
Rnmors have reached here that Nor
gan's gucrrilla's, $500 strong, in two
squads are at Harr"dsburg and Dam
vile destroying property and stealing
horses. Considerable excitement ex-
lists in Louisville on account of the
proximity of the guerrillas. Effective
measures have been taken 10 prevent
inrurSions.
NASHVILLE, July l3.-Bctwcen 3 1000
and 1000 Georgian and Texan gucrril-
las, under Colonel Forrest, attacked
the 1lth Michigan and 81 Minnesota
in Murireesboro early this morning.
There was desperate fighting. At
O'Clock this p. M, the Michigan troops
had surrendered. The Minnesota reg
iment was strongly entrenched and cnt
mp the enemy terribly, with Ilewetts
Kentucky battery, requesting them with
great slaughter in three charges.
Flags Of truce were sent OH by For
rest, demanding surrender. Col. Les
ter replied that he could hold his posi-
ton a week.
The railroad track was torn up, but
has been repaired.
An attack Oh Nashville is not inn
probable.
Col. Lester is reported as falling back
on Nashville. Caunouading is heard
repeatedly here.
Col. Boone has arrived with two
companies.
LATER DISPATCH.
A special to the associated press says
Mnrlrcsboro has been taken by the
cunfcderates, mostly of Texan rangers
under Forrest, but were shclled 10y oul
batteries.
The 18th Michigan were captured
The 3d Minnesota, with battery, were
holding out at last accounts. Brigaliel
Generals Dnffield and Crittenden o
Indiana were prisoners. There is great
excitement in Nashville, and an attack
is expected.
We will give the best fight possible
and if compelled to yield will shell the
city. A battery is in position for tina,
EN-, rgency.
CoRINTH, July l2.-The rebels have
been making mysterious cavalry dem.
constructions i'm front ever since their re-
pulse at Boonville Ivy Col. Sheridan
The latter has fallen back near Ramsey
These movements are thought by
some to be an advance guard of a force
to attack.
Others think it ia to cover the flank
of Bragg's command, reinforcing Chat
anoOga,
The weather is very warm and water
very scarce. The health of the troop.
is improving, and those furloughed are
returning at the rate of one hundred
per day.
LOUISVILLE, MIDNIGHT, July -
Reports just received state that the
main body of M"rgan's guerrilas were
at Rough and Ready, nine miles south OF
Frankfurt, at O'clock this afternoon.
Our infor ,.ant says the State archieves
are being removed from the capital.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

WThe Border State members had
an interview with the President on Sat-
urday. The President cntreated them
on going home to prepdre for enamel
patton, as circumstances masght soon
arise that soouH make 1t necessary.
The members objected to this, hut 9TH
erwise professed to have very pleas
ant interview.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
Startling Guerrilla Work in Missouri.
The Rebels Capture a Ioacn.- Grea'
Harm Am0n0 the Inhabitants.

alarm among tne L9eHUOttd1etS-
KEoKUK. Iowa, July 14.-Sunday
night a party of rebels entered Mem
phis, Missouri, breaking open stores,
driving Union men out, and capturing
state troops stationed there. Reports
Ivy this evenings train are to the effect
that the rebels were advancing ON
Athens. The people of Athens are de-
serting the place and fleeing to Canton
and Pennington. 500 convalescent
soldies leave on special train tonight
for Athens.
Memphis is the capital town of scot
land county, Missouri, thriving post
village in a fine agricultural region, $50
miles due north of Jefferson City, and
about twenty miles from the Iowa
State line.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
v1cKspuRe TO BE pR1rp UP.

The bend in the river and the loca-
ton of Vicksb,rrg are such as to make
it practicable to draw the Mississippi
three miles from the city, and allow
vessels TO pass at THAT distance from
the batteries, through a cut off of three.
fourths of a mile in length. Coml1o.
dore Farragut has placed five or six
hundred co,rtrabands to work with
picks and shovels, and il few days
hence the channel of the river may he
turned from the present course, and
shortened about seven miles.
The military purpose of the new
channel will soon be served, but the ef-
feet on the city of Vicksburg may be
nothing less than total annihiaiion of
her commerce, and the sweeping away
of her chief source of wealth.
The merry negroes at work on the
Cut Off enjoy the escape from the
plantation amazingly, and say, ode
boys is mighty glad to work for yous
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

The House on SATURDAY.. passed
the Senate joint resolution appropriat.
ing $4,000 for preparing 1000 medals
with suitable devices, to be awarded to
such rrivates and mono commissioned
officers as may distinguish themselves
in battle.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

CHARAcTERIsTIc.- Pope re-
Gently informed an inquiring reporter
that his headquarters were hereafter to
be on his horse.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

WIscoNsIN.-Gov. Solomon, on the
9Th inst, issued his proclamation for Ave
new regiments, under the recent call
Of the President, and for new recruits
TO fill up regiments now in the field.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
FAILURE OF THE CORN CROP.

Though the corn fields on the bot
tom lands of the Mississippi promise an
abundant harvest, the most trustwor-
thy accounts from the interior Indicate
total failure of the corn crop. The
severe drouth has so completely
parched the soil on the ridges and high
lands, that the corn has withered and
died. Thousands of plantation negroes
have been sent from the interior to the
river counties, to tnleavnr to m AXE a
corn crop from late paintings, and thus,
If possible, prevent famine from liberia
ting the slaves and eating out the sub
stance of the masters. j. II. S.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

ANOTHER MERRIMAC.-Rebel pris-
oners lat!y arrived in New York say
that another Merrinac is building at
Richmond.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

80 A correspondent of the New
York Times says the sound of a shell
coming from riAed gun Snakes a
man think is a winged coach. and four
coming to carry you to the DEVIL"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17
THE RAM ARKANSAS.

Though the Southern people are ex-
ceedingly fond Of telling great stories
concerning things unseen, and love to
magnify the Importance and overrate
the power of munitions untried, they
seem to dwell with especial emphasis
on the construction and powers of their
unfinished gunboat ram, Arkansas.
This vessel was partially built at Mem
phis it is eighty feet in length, thirty
eight feet beam, and is driven by two
propellers of seven feet diameter, and
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

The Rebels Become more Ddri,,g.-
Mur1reesboro, Tenn, AHacked.-A
Secere Butte Fought.-We Enemy
Getting Daring at Corinth.--High.
ly Important from tile South.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-07-17

The City of Vicksburg is built on a
bluff, varying in heiglth from 200 tn
800 feet above the river 1t contains
about 5000 inhabitants, and monopo.
Lies the trade of the entire Yazoo Val
ley, one of the most fertile counties in
the South. The annual shipment of
cotton exceeds 100000 bales. 1t con
tains an elegant Court House, six
churches, three seminaries of learning,
and three newspaper establishments.
THE REBEL FoRTIFICATIoNs.
The enemy's works consist of two
separate Notifications one above and
the other below the city; though both
are so Immediately adjoining the place,
that it will he impossible to shell the
works without destroying the city in
the attempt to take it. The situation
is such that the upper fertilization can
be attacked to best advantage from
above, and the lower more advantage
Onsly from below the city. Each forti-
6cation consists of two lines of bate
ries. The lower lines are some 80 feet
above the present water line, and form
an irregular line of batteries, both in
elevation and front.
The upper lines are series of earth.
works similar to those below, and are
somewhat similarly situated, though
more extensive. stronger, ard mount
more and heavier guns. 1t is impossi-
BILE accurately to estimate the strength
of the works from the point of obser-
walton occupied by our forces The
number of guns is variously reported
to he from 80 to so, and the infantry
force is believed to be about $4,000
strong.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28
lTAIY.

great popular demoIs'l 4iion took place NJ Genoa
oD Sn day, tie a. "a favor OF Victor Emanuel and
Rome rs he CARTEL Of Italy.
Al NJ Ian, on the same DAY, preparations had been
made Tor demonstration, but the Municipality
issucd notice tlnt such demonstrations were use-
jess. and advising The Mlanese 10 exercise their con-
tituti1na nshis by signing the following protest:
Although Rejecting the Sovereign Pouif Of
Rome as the Head of the Church, we look upon
Rome a. tie capital Of Italy, with ole King, Victor
Emanuel"
1hia protect soon received IN immense number Of
sigma uree.
Baron l.icssOli bad issued circular on the Roman
question, III which he observes the Government sili
pursues the execution OF the national wishes, and
has formally staed by what ways and means il
inierds to proceed to Rome. The Ministry alone
will decide on q e.e means, and the opportunity Of
employing them. The Government desires that ito
labors may not be impeded by iucondderste acts Of
enthusiasm and clapofous rnaniie-tstons. Projects
should eplislten public opinion, and make Of
their authority, III order TO prevent these popular
manifestations.
Popular demonstrations have taken place in sew
ersl other Italian towns.
The cotton manufacturers at Genoa, who employ
upward OF 1000 hands, held "a meeting to consider
means Of aeviaing the effects Of the present cisis
ia the cotton trade. A committee was alpointed TO
report on the matter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-28
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.


CoTros-Saes Of bree days, including Wednes-
dy Of D 900 bales. Including 10 $50 to spectators ard er
prrers Th. us-ke closed and with 81 upward tend
eacs, bat without change In prices.
BREADTH RFs.-hcssrs. Wakefield, Nash Co. Richard
SOD Spence Co. aid Others report Flour heavy aud I'd
lover quoted ~ d3lI beat qni.t but steady Corn Hat
a. bd declines Mixed 1913; yellow 1916; White, 81 0J7
PROrisIoss-beet dan aud uncbaired. Pork decuiG T.
Bscon easies Lard very duh at 49, Gi5 Talow quiet At
81 4di.
PEoorcF Ashes quiet Po,s 3D. Pearls 1910 Sugar very
dull. Coffee. sales sms. Rice quiet Rosin duh. ~ go
49, for Common Sprs Turpen.lne quiet steady
LOsDON MAgEKTs-NHRAr firm. FLorR dull aud 3D. 81
lower olGAR steady. CopfEY hrm. TEA buoyant Res
oisio TAILOw steady at i69 LIssRgD OIL STEADY at %
AaRRICAN Of Illinois Central Shares at
az Gs5i III count. fIss s8d2s.,
lOsDOS MOsEr MAEaRT.-The Funds on Thursday closed
Gnner Consol. aJa93 American eecurities unsettled
LATEsT-Via Load0nderry.
LIVERPOOL. Feb. H.-CorToN-The Brokers'
Circular reports the sales Of the eek 81 90 bales inc
ing tax specuator and l0 to exporters The market
closed and with tend oy but uDchan
to quotations The sales to-day friday estimated ri
1900 bae including 60D to spectators and exporters the
market closing hrmer but unaleed a. to prices The
th0iized quotations are:
Fair Orosns Misdlug Mobiles .......12i d..
Miiing Orleans d. Fair plands ........l3,d
sir Mobiles ........3, ID lAding upands 80. l2.d
stock in port estimated Ut 5l5c bales oil which 9' C
American.
BREADsrUggs steady except Corn dull at 30 for mixed
Provisions declining.
LONDON. Feb Ia -Cousols close a. 93i for money.
The Bullion Ia the Ban. h8s increased 9BW0
Illinois Central shares Il! discount. Efies "a, U2o