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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
M. PORTER, M. ID.

PHYSICIAN sc SURGE
Office at Awards Book Store Denison Block
Front Street. Residence first door below the
M.thodist Church. Commercial ST., Dowagiac,
Mich. ap25v4yl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21

Why did you take him from our home,
In Southern land stranger to roam?
Where war and murderous men abound,
And traitors with iron hearts are found;
They spare not our brothers, they fear not to kill
There murdered they lie, their pulses are siil
cannot think, no the thought brings tears,
That shot he will be. yet why are there fearss
'Tis because on many Southern plain,
Those dearly loved are gone are slain!
And die there he may with none to care;
None dear al home his pain to share.
He has gone from the home to him so bright.
Where loved ones greeted him. their hearts were
light;
Till the sad news came, on that autumn day,
That he was a soldier and must 60 far away
To fight for his country, like Patriot true,
Keeping ever before him the red, white and blue
How fearful to think that 10 other lands,
Ou friends are ut the mercy ofmurderous hands,
Whose names in the ages to come, will be
Coupled with traitorous infamy.
But never shall tyranny rule our fair lands.
While the term Patriot means true hearts and
true hands.
The name our country has so justly gained,
He said by her brave sons should be retained;
And fearless he's gone with a willing heart,
In his country's service to act well his part
And we'd say to Edward now be of good cheer,
The days of peace and freedom are near.
Through the black cloud Of carnage and blood.
We can see the Olive-branch, for the food
Is slowly but surely drying away;
And know ere long we can truly say,
Our country is free. and shout we'll raise
For Union. and Freedom, but well give God the
praise. Marshall Statesman.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
Business 9irtttorg.
PROFESSIONAL
w. III. GAGE.
Is Published every Thursday,
At Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.

Notary Public, and Agent for Phoenix. Manhattan
and Irving Fire Insurance Companies. Will at
tend to al kinds of Conveyancng. Particular
attention paid to collections of Soldiers Bounties
and Pensions. Charges reasonable and all busi
ness attended to promptly. Office with James
Sullivan novl2v3yl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
CHARLES. P. STONE,
Brigadier General.

HEADoUARrERs, CORPS OF OBSERVATION,
Edwards Ferry. October 81, 1861.
COLONEL: In case of heavy firing in front of
Harrson's Island. you will advance the California
regiment of your brigade, or retire the regiments
under Colonels Lee and Devens, the Vir-
gina side of the river. at your discretion, assum
ing command Oh your arrival.
Very respectfully, Colouel yours, most kindly,
CHARLES p. STONE,
Brigadier General Commanding
Colonel E. D. BAKER, Commanding Brigade.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

p. ID. BECKWITH,
Naehinist and Engineer. Foundry and Machine
Shop at the foot of Front street, near the rail-
road bridge, Dowagiac. Mich. ap25v4
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
C.. r. LEE.

Special Agent for the collection Of all kinds Ut
War Claims. All kinds Of Conveyancing done
with dispatch. Will give his immediate attention
10 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, 1862-08-21
C. N. O,DELL, M. ID.

-o1neopathic Physician. Surgeon
and Obstetrician,
Having bought out Dr. BARNES and taking his
Practice, feels happy to say to the citizens of
Dowsgiac and vicinity, that he is prepared to
Practice his Profession in all it's branches. He
also keeps Medicines by the case or single phial
for sale and Family Guides. Office over the
Center Market
Dowxyisc, January 2sth, 1861. jan3l-4lyl
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21

Deslers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes,
Crockery, Hats and Caps, Glassware. Paints
and Jils. Hardware, &C., &c. Front Street,
Dowagiac. Mich.
DAxrsL LARxELERE. WILLIAM LARxELERE.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
A. N. AWARD,

A. N. ALWARD,
General Dealer in Books, Stationery, Periodicals,
Wall Paper Window Shades, Wrapping Paper,
Pocket Cutlery, &c. DennisOn Block DOwagac,
Mich ap25v4
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
HEADouARrERs CORPS OF OBSERVATION,
Edwards Ferry. October u. 1l:5O.

colonel: | am informed that the force of the
enemy is abou, four thousand all told. Ii you can
push them you may do so as far to have a strong
position near Lees5urg. If you can keep them be-
fore you, avoiding their batteries. If they pass
to cover that road Their design is t draw us on
if they obliged to retreat fa- Goose Creek
where they can be reinforced from Manassas
have strong position. Report frequently, so that
when they are pushed German come in on their
flank Very respectfully and truly,
CHARLES SrnNE
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21

Gle no TEL !,
CASSAPOL1S. MICH.
T>HE undersigned has just opened this house for
the accommodation of the public. 1t has
been thoroughly repaired and newly furnished
from pa:lor to kitchen Mr. Custard intenas 10
Keen frst class hotel. and will use every endeavor
70 please. Prices to suit the times.
Cassapolis Auguss let, 1852.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-08-21
III. b. DENMAN,

54anking and Exchange Office, Dowagiac. Mich:
Boy and sell Exchange, Gold, Bank Notes, and
Land Warrants. Pay interest on School and
State. ap25v4
The New York herald., 1862-04-22

God is on our side: and, So We safe There Vas
some cannonAdns day before yesterday down the Ten
great many troops out the Memphis and Charlsstoa
road and great many Yankees coming up the Tennes
see river and Is thought there will be battle before
many days. Robert, put your trust In God. and fear
nothing We are still keeping up the prayer meetings,
and We have very interesting times God doas
must give Him the glory of success, and honor
Him He will honor II you are still sick we would
DO glad you could DO at home. where we could nurse
you hope that you will not suffer for want OF atten-
ton. d. PHELPS.
AN AMABLE sECEsH.
termsgant young lady, with the brief and busy sig
nature OF Bee" under date OF February rs, 1907,
writing TO her brother saysssSncs have hoard OF
our defeats in Tennessee. yankees worse than
ever Your company and regiment will reeniist, will
they nots amysry anxious 10 get home want to be
theiving dogs |"
THE WOMEN FALL TO cARD1Na COTTON.
From another letter, dated Saline, La, February ~,
1882 and signed Hasa MObley do hope by the bless
GG Win
way is TO put all Of trust in Cod and be prayerful
Are there any cotton cards in Columbus heard there
Most al of the aud girls have gone to spinning
and weaving You just ought to be here 70 see how in
dustrious we all are Il is the hardest times ever saw
aboutgettng anything"
HAPPY DUKEDOM.
From letter dated /" Dukedom," !" Kentucky. March
ss issa make tho following ing t n..s % ncs
day s( men running 10 Padueah for protsotoa; but
glad they aregoing. they stay here they will be surs
% do s0ms damage, such a. they
are mot help the North In trying whip Cxsus
are now selling whiskey BY Wholesale and having
glorious time" G-fs =
OUT OF PAPER.
Ono W. B. Terra, Of Union Parish, Louisiana. writing
to his brother, says:I an my Fammerey are oil weu
We have got plenty OF meat and bread but nearly
destitute of clothing and no cards to spin any with jim
want to know II there any cotton cards WHARF you are
II there ia you and tom miles must send box OF thOm
here so we card and spin several Of you ding In and
send back box Jim want you to come back when your
time u out you vosntoer in three weeks ater you gs
70 you and the girls wants 70 see you
and Martha aud the children wants to soc you 30 all
wants to SOC you Jim you think hard Of me for
not writing to you oftener but this the last paper
have got in the world cant get for s noe
here and havo got neither to send letter
withipor cant get II at all for it is not hero.
The New York herald., 1862-04-22
NON O0NkrEa0NBD OSYicEf1 AND fNvAfEs.
-Wownded-~ AissiNH

Also six horses were lost in action.
CRAFTS J. WRIGHT,
Colonel Commanding Thirteenth Missouri Volunteers
VIZ. Il. FAY. Adjutant.
The New York herald., 1862-04-22

no following letters from active correspondents IN
tho Southwest will be found TO be Of great interest We
have already published full OF the Pittsburg
battle but these letters contain eircumsanta details Of
the scenes and incidents which TRANSFERRED which 70
far TO provo the ndomitabs Of troops
and the determination with which the battle was
tested Tho suerngs Of the wounded and the bravery
OF individuals noted with great accuracy.
The New York herald., 1862-04-22
Rebel Letters.

Many curosiss in the shape or letters from rebels TO
their friends in Bsauregard's army picked up by
our soldiers after the late rout Of the rebels at
Pi,tsburg Landing. They constitute graphic pictures OF
pbsses Of Southern life under the rebellion. The rst
dated at Limestone, Ala, and is from circuit preacher
10 his SON
THE VIRTUE OF AN "If."
LIMESTONE, Ala, March Ia, 1862.
Iexpses there has been bet work At New Madrid be-.
fore now and the enemy Ass been badly defeated
The New York herald., 1862-04-22

PfrrsBuRo LANDING, Tenn, April 0, 1861.
The following is the official report Of the Colonel OF the
Thirteenth Missouri Volunteers Of tho Pittsburg bate
On Sunday morning, April o. an. order was brought
The New York herald., 1862-04-22

sppi Chickasav county. My mother owns about forty
piggers, and has plantation. Planted last year one
hundred aud fty Of cotton this year seventy fve
balance in corn Been in the army, in Bly's regiment,
eight months. Got twelve dollars month, paid in Con-
federate scrpgood gold. Pay for shoes from three
to seven dollars per pair; for such . hat this,
three dollars. Don't think tho Yankees bad as
represented TO They treat me very kindly. Was
In the fight being sick. When the Confederates retired
they left me- and remained two days without seeing
anybody then your men found me and carried 10
your hospital where was we'll taken care Of"
Among the secession prisoners ID young named
Davon who clerk in the wine store Of Piaggio n
viosoa New Orleans. When asked II he had friends who
would take interest in having him exchanged his eyes
Frightened up and he promptly rspked that he had. He
is not very badly woundsd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
TIE AR,rY OF TIE PuroIAc.

The news is dull from this quarter. Gen.
Banks column occupies Strasburg, whittier
Gen. Shields has also gone, his arm being
30 far recovered that he can accompany
the army in buggy. What force the enc
my may still have in the Shenandoah
valley is difficult to conjecture On the
oSth, about 1000 appeared in sight of our
pickets beyond Strasburg, but were driven
away after throwing few shells. on our
troops making an advance towards them
On the same day, Gen. Summers division
advanced TO and took pos ession Of War
renton Junction, ID miles beyond Manas-
sas, the enemy retreating across the
Rappahannock and burning the bridge
behind them. SO, with the exception Of
small squads of cavalry, there is no enemy
this side of that stream. Prisoners say
the rebel force in front OF Summers diyi-
sion is but 10 regiments, and six guns.
But at Fredericksburg, the extreme of
their right wing, where they expect the
next attack, shey have large face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

CosGREss.-The Federal Senate has dis
posed OF the negro. in two of the multirornl
shapes in which he has appeared in that
body this session. The emancipation res
olution submitted by the President in his
special message was passed on Wednes.
day, by vote of ayes 81, nays 10 The
conservative members who voted for it
appear to have been Messrs. Davis, of
Kentucky, Thompson, of New Jersey,
Henderson, of Missouri, and Wiley OF
Virginia. The bill for the abolition of
slavery in the District of Columbia also
passed the Senate, yesterday, by ayes -,
nays -. 1t will be passed through the
House as soon as the tax bill is disposed
Of In the meantime, the slaves owned
in the District are being quietly conveyed
10 Maryland, in great numbers, by their
masters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
Col, Ransom,s Rcport.

We have at length been able to obtain
a manuscript copy OF the report of Lit
Col, RANSOM, Of the part borne by the l lth
Ill Regiment, (of which he had command,
Col. Wallace having been detached to
command brIgade) In the battle of Fort
Donelson. 1t has always struck us as not
a little singular that, while the large city
dailies have published the regimental re-
port of nearly every othey Colon eel engaged
in that battle, the report Of the action OF
the 18th ILL.,, which did the hardest fight
ing of all and lost more men than any
other, has been kept from the light AS
the 18th regiment was largely made up
from this region, we take pride in laying
this report before our readers, although
somewhat late in season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

MAD Docs IL JoLIET-Two MEy BITTEN
Considerable excitement was occasioned in
this city on Friday last by the announce
ment that a mad dog had made Its appear.
ance in our streets and bitten two of our
citizens, T. I. Stanley and James MYERS
The ra5id animal first made his appearance
In Mr. Stanleys office, in Messrs Fish s,
Adams lumber yard, and caught Mr.
Stanley by the leg and inflicted a severe
wound. The next that was seen of him
Was at the Rock Island depot, where he
snapped Mr. Myers just below the knee,
Mr.. Myers seeing the apparent condition
cfthe dog gave the alarm, made pursuit auCl
with stones soon knocked it down and Kill.
ed it. lie then called upon Dr. Davis and
had piece OF flesh cut out where he had
been bitten. We understand from Drs
Macarthur Il Heise who examined Mr.. Stan
leys wound, that it is not of a character 70
excite alarm, on account of the animal
teeth having TO pass through his wolleupants
and drawers. We trust tina, both these
men may be spared from the terrible death
which threatens them.-Jofet Signal
-ipril Isl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
FROM TENNESSEE.

Although large Union army is concen-
trating at Savannah, on the Tennessee
river, and large rebel army at Corinth,
the two being so close togather that almost
daily sllirmishes occur between the oppos-
ing scouts and pickets, the latest dis
patches leaveit somewhat in doubt wheth-
er the rebels mean really to risk a battle
at Corinth Should these conjectures he
well founded, the great battle in Northern
Mississippi may not be as closely at hand
as scenes generally imagined.
Gov johnson, in starting his Union gov
eminent at Nashville, has already found
it necessary to warn" the secession pa
pers in Nashville He is supported by a
sufficient military force, and is prepared to
adopt vigorous measures, if necessary.
The authorities and people Of Nashville
render sullen obedience to his commands.
At last accounts, he was devising plan
to rebuild the burnt bridges at Nashville
BIZ levyinga tax upon wealthy secessionists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
FoRT MONROE.

The absorbing topic is still the Merri
mae. Dispatches say the population at
the Fort has increased of late by persons
drawn thither. to see the approaching
duel between the Merrimac and Monitor.
1t is doubted, however, whether the Mer-
rirnac Will again venture to fight in
Hampton Roads Reliance seems not to
be placed alone in the Monitor, to meet
her attack, but other arrangements have
been made that are considered ample
Vice President Hamlin went down to Fort
Monroe Oh Sunday, and on his return re-
ported that there was no danger OF the
Merrimac getting out to sea.
The dispatches from Fortress Monroe,
although remarkably retieent as to move
rients IL that quarter, show that very
large body of FEDERAL troops has been con
centrated there This force is that detail
ed from the Potomac; is said to be under
command Of Gems Mcdowell and Heint-
zelman, and comprises between 10000
and co 900 men. The destination attrib-
uted to the expedition is Yorktown, and
rossibly Richmond, after the first named
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
ISLANE No. 10.

The siege of this rebel stronghold drags
its slow way along. Either Commodore
Foote is awaiting the movements on the
Tennessee, or of Gen. Pope, or he has no
faith in his ability TO dslodge the rebels
from the island. Hitherto the plea has
been, that it would be unwise to drive the
rebels from the island, while Gen. Pope,
with his large army was not in a position
to stop their fight afterwards. But now
it is said transports have been got through
the boyous to Gen. p so that he cas- throw
a force across to the Kentucky side, so
that the fight may soon commence in
earnest.
The latest despatch (April 3d) says:
Advices direct from New Madrid report
that Gen. Pope is in active preparation,
and will soon be in It condition to enter the
field with an overwhelming force.
We are not PERMITTED TO give details Of
his plans. but they will be such as will
accomplish the desired result, if it is with
in the range of possibility.
Night before last Colonel Roberts, OF the
Illinois I'D regiment, with 40 picked men
of his command, in company with boat 5
crew from each OF the gunboats, under
command of lst master Johnson, OF the st.
Louis, started at o'clock to take sound
ings. At II O'Clock they brought up at
the Rcdan fort, which is the upper one OF
the rebel works, where they landed The
rebel sontinels fred their pieces and ran
in. leaving the battery in our possession.
The Union troops found six guns here,
which they spiked and left. One OF the
guns was massive 81 FOUNDER; the rest
were 24s and 32s Not man was killed
or wounded on our side, nor was any one
hurt on the other as far as heard from.
On Monday, Col Buford, took his own
regiment, the 9th Ills, the 42d Illinois,
Col. Roberts, 400 of the 18th Wisconsin.
Col Heg, two companies of the I'd Illinois
cavalry and a battery ofartillery and made
q forced march to Union City, where he
took Il large rebel force of cavalry and
infantry by surprise, killing twenty and
taking 100 prisoners The rebels fled in
great CONSERVATION, leaving horses: army
stores, flags, tents and arms. Our forces
got 400 horses, 800 stand of arms, and q
large amount of baggage of every de-
scription Colonel Buford destroyed
everything that could not be brought
away, and returned to Hickman. His
command did not lose man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

IMPUDENT RoBBERY-One of the most
impudent robberies we ever heard of was
committed by man named Redman, a
young scape-grace Of St Louis Passing
the banking house of Hamer & Co, the
other day, and seeing large amount of
money on table near the safe, Redman
went to Wisconsin Captain at Benton Bar
racks, and, pretending to be a sergeant
and that Gen. Hallec!S had sent him, de.
manded detail of eight men for " par
ticular" service The detail was given
him, and he proceeded at once to the Bank
ing House aforesaid, arrested Mr.. Hamer
on pretended order of Gen. Halleck.
locked him up in a calaboose, and then
at his leisure plundered the bank. TWAS
six OF eight hours afterwards before the
nature of the operation was understood,
and Hamer released. Redman has been
arrested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

GOVERNMENT CoTToN.-The N. Y. Journal
Of Commerce says that nearly every steam
transport from Port Royal brings small
lot of confscated cotton. The Whole
amount of seed or unginned cotton sent to
New York from the sea islands of Georgia
and South Carolina up to this time is
about |. 100000 Tbs, and of ginned cotton
600 bales. Upon the seed cotton twenty
three of the Mccarthy gins and halfdozen
of the Brewer machines are constantly
engaged These are the only varieties Of
gins employed; and between them all the
cotton to arrive will be divided in such
proportions as the government agent NAV
determine upon. Small consignments of
confscated cotton are expected from those
portions of the Florida coast which have
been re-occupied by the Union troops
Hitherto none has been received from
that quarter. Among the trophies of the
Union victory at Fort Donelson were
about thirty cotton dales, which had been
used by the rebels for strengthening their
defences. This portion of the rebel ram
parts has been sent to New York for sale
by the government agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

Sufferers from Scrofula and Scrofulous
affections, clean up! Why wear your PIN
Piles, Blotches, Ulcers, Sores? Why have
the life twisted out of you by Dyspepsia,
Rheumatism and Govt? Why suffer Sy-
philitic and Mercurial diseases to rot the
bones in your body, or the flesh off your
bones? Why let your sluggish blood drag
and scatter its distempers through your
veins? AYERS Cow. EXT of Sarsaparilla
CUES these complaints, and cleanses them
out Of the system. Use it faithfully and
you bring to society healthier. cleanlier,
and far more acceptable membe.-Demo.
Graf. Mayqlnad, Nd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

ToRSADo-Cairo was visited on Tuesday
by a destructive tornado, extending to
Paducah, Smithland, dc. \ number of
wharfboats, steamers, and barges broke
their moorings, and were driven across the
river, and either sunk or more or less
injured. Several buildings were blown
down, and from three to six men killed or
drowned. At Paducah, Mound City, and
Smithland, many houses were unroofed,
much shipping injured, and several lives
lost.
Great fears were entertained of damage
to our fleet and transports at Island No.
10, but happily no serious damage was
done by the gale in that quarter,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
FROM THE South esterday's dispatches

From THE SoUTH.-Y esterday' dispatches
say that two German companies at Fort
Pulaski have revolted, and that great
uneasiness prevails among the rebels in
that quarter They have withdrawn all
their troops from their earthworks on the
coast Savannah, however, is strongly
fortified, and defended by from 1000 to
$4,000 men. The fall of Newbern and
Beaufort has created great dependency
at Charleston, where the firo-eaters ridi-
cule the North Carolina troops and charge
them with cowardice. Two North Caro-
lima regiments in service revolted in con-
sequence, and went home. The "chivalry"
stationed at Norfolk, Also bear down
heavily on the Virginians since the taking
of Roanoke Island, and call Henry A.
Wise and Floyd the heet-footed" This,
too, is making trouble.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
From GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.

We have interesting accounts Of recon
noisances in different parts of Florida,
and of general Union feeling prevalent
wherever our forces have gone. The gun
boat Ottawa assembled st. Johns river $50
miles above Jacksonville and was met
with 10y by the inhabitants everywhere,
who claimed protection. Pensacola, Forts
McRae, Barrancas, &c, have been evacu
ated, so that really the whole State OF
Florida is in federal possession, and a
movement has been commenced at Jack
sonville, and is being seconded at other
points, to assemble a convention and
establish Union government.
In Georgia, Com. Dupont reports having
taken possession of Brunswick, and gone
up the Sound as far as Darien, finding the
rebels everywhere moving oil before
him