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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
Battle of PerrYYille.
Desperate Fighting on Wednesday
and Thursd0u.

and Thursday.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 9th-1O p. m
EARLY yesterday morning Buell. at
tackled Bragg's forces at Chaplin
Greek, in the immediate vicinity O
Perryville. A short but terrific fight
ensued, when the rebels broke and re
treated rapidly over three divergine
roads southwark. Our forces are in
close pursuit and hope to bag the lot.
AT last accounts Gen. Gilbert's forces
were in the rear of the rebels and some
distance below them. Military exigen-
cies require the suppression of the
name of the place.
No further accounts of the losses
on either side.
Louisville is in great anxiety and ex-
citement respecting the fate of our
soldiers in the pending battle.
Capt. Aldershaw, Jackson's adju.
tant, is on his way hltber from Ban ds-
town with the remains of Generals
Jackson and Terrill, and Colonel Web
ster of the 18th Ohio.
j. Frankfort, KY, Oct. 9.-The battle
between Buell. and Bragg commenced
yesterday morning by an attack on
our advancing columns made by the
enemy in great force, near Perryville,
fifteen miles west of Danville. The
attack was made upon McCook's di-
vision this side of Perryville. The
fight was confined to artillery, till about
2 o'clock, General Buell. evidently
awaiting the arrival of his forces. Dur
ing the after part of the day he had
obtained reinforcements, and made a
charge upon the rebels, driving them
before him in considerab. confusion.
Their repulse seemed To be decided, as
Buell. was to have advanced again in
the morning, and hoped to renew the
engagement to-day.
The federal loss is reported 1000
killed and wounded, and that of the
enemy at not less.
1t must be remembered that Rous-
seau passed through Bloomfield, en-
route for Danville, several days since,
and has been reported to have arrived
at Danville. This movement was evil
IDENTITY to cut off Bragg's retreat down
the turnpike to the Cumberland Gap
the only rout open to him. Buelps
main forces were advancing from Bards-
town via PerryvilIe. In this position
it would seem that Bragg was endevor-
ing to cut his way through between
Rousseau and Buell's main force, or
else hoped to cut Rousseau off before
Buell. could reach him.
1t is reported by a private dispatch
from Louisville, that a second battle
took place between Buel'sfederal army
and Bragg's rebels, at Perry vile, on
Thursday. Bragg was badly whipped.
Buell's victory is reported to be COM
plete. 1t was desperate battle.
Losses are heavy on both sides. Both
armies are believed to have been. in
full force. But few particulars yet re
ceiyed. i.sfs I
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
The Democratic Convention Swa Ilows
the ssUniOns, Ticket.

The Democratic Convention Swa flows
the "UniOn'' Ticket.
The Democratic State Convention
met in Detroit on Wednesday last, and
after something of stormy session
gulped down the "Union" ticket nomi.
mated at Jackson. Each candidate was
balloted for singly, as the Convention
declared, to satisfy the Democracy OF
the State.
Resolutions were presented denounc-
ing arrests of citizens for alleged dis
loyalty as a usurpalion and crime,
declaring tia constitutional rightto can
vas public measures, and that they
were willing to act Nth all men in the
coming election, who desire the Soon
stilution as it is and the Union as it
was" A substitute was offered reaf.
firming the Jackson Resolutions, but
this was rejected by large majority.
Mr.. Geo. w. Peck said he wouldn't
have anything to DO with the Jackson
platform-tha, he did not stand on it
that he declared allegiance to the Com
stitntion through the Democratic party.
Soon after the convention was per
manently organized, Mr.. G. v. N.
Loihrnp, was introduced to it and pre-
|aented the proceedings of the Jackson
Convention, with the ticket nominated
by them, and asked the Convention to
adopt their ticket &c. The ticket was
adopted, as we have said, hut the reso-
lutions and address were rejected.
A motion was offered recommending
the Democracy of the several Districts
to unite with the " Union" party in
nominating Congressman.
SO the Democratic wing of the
"Union" party has finally carried over
the Republican portion of that party to
the Democracy. The ticket-the men
comprising it, with one or two excep-
tons, are Democrats. Will Republi.
cans sell themselves TO the Democratic
party, and vote such ticket, for the
purpose of gratifying a little personal
spite against Governor Blair?
We trust that the candid and con-
siderate portion of the Republicans who
have been inclined TO endorse the Jack
son programme, will now see that it
was only trick to draw them into the
folds of the Democracy. The evidence
is as plain US the "hand- writing on the
wall"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
w We do not wonder at the d.

W We do not wonder at the de.
feat in the late Fusion County Conven.
ton for nominating County Officers, oI
Messrs. f. Ii. Jones and A. j. Smith
as candidates for nominations, the one
for the State Senate, and the other for
the office of Circuit Court Commission.
err. We thought they were committing
themselves strongly in favor of the
Presidents Proclamation, in the pre-
vious Fusion Convention, that they
were earning the crown of martyriom.
1t did not help them any that they OPP
posed by speech and vote the adoption
of resolutions endorsing the Proclama.
ton. Pro-slavery "democracy" was
dominant in both Conventions and
that never forgives even individual ex-
preston of opposition to the "divine
institution"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
Their Object.

The Free Press of October 4th, speak.
ing of the new surprise party, says:
"One thing is certain, if all the voters
in the State who are hostile tn the rad
icaLs and JdcObins can concentrate their
votes, they can aud will triumph. Can
they do it? Will they ?"
And this is to be the sublime patri-
otto mission of the mis- named Union
party. A cheat devised by democratic
politicians to overthrow the Republican
party, which they are pleased to style
radical and Jacobins.
1t further says:
"The origin ofihis movements found
in the intense feeling in our State against
the radical or Jacobinical spirit of the
dominant party"
So it was not to sustain the President
after all, but To overturn the dominant
party in this State. Gentlemen of the
Free Press, when you try to cheat the
people won't you for appearance sake
do it little less openly
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

sW We learn. that Mr.. Barth w
Schermerhorn, Sheriff by Republican
votes in 1860, and candidate for the
same office by nomination Of the late
Guerrilla County Convention, gives
notice that he sis no longer Republi
can !"
Gall right" Mr.. Schermerhorn. A,
least, you probably thought it was RICH,
to desert the party that had deter.
mined to desert you. Of course, you
were aware that your denomination BY
Republicans, was out of the question.
But isn't it rather cool in the gentle
man to publicly proclaim his desertion
of the party that has given him all the
political consideration he ever enjoyed
or ever will enjoy!
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

magnitude, ertent. po,oer and dtrocity
Its wickcdness can be measured only
by the benefcence of the Government,
il seeks to overthrow.
RESOLVED, That our national ex
istence, the interest of unborn millions,
the hopes of constitutional freedom
throughout the world, all depend upon
the utter humiliation Of this nefarious
rebellion and it must and shall he sub
dued whatever be the cost i'm treasure
and in blood. That. il is the paramount
duty of the Government to accomplish
this object without qualification or com
promise. Unconditional surrender is
the only terms to armed traitors.
Resolced, That the proclamation of
the President of the United States OF
the cpd Of Sept. meets our unqualified
Appreciation, as war, measure, right
and proper in itself, and necessary and
and effective for destroying this wicked
rebellion and since the Administration
is the only legal and constitutional agen,
of the people for maintaining the ex-
istence of The Government, we az good
citizens will SUSTAIN them in use of all
appropriate means for preserving the
constitution whether they are measures
of unr choice or not-with or without
our choice of measures, We are for the
Government.
Resolyed, That the constitution of
the u. S. is The free act and deed of the
people in convention assembled. 1t
provides on its face the oniy mnte of
change, equally free and sovereign. 1t
may be destroyed, but cannot be-
changed by violence OF war-lherefore
when the rebellion shall cease, we shall
have still intact, the constitution of our
fathers.
ResoloeG, That while this rebellion
threatens the life OF the Government,
we tender no other issues To political
friends or foes, and accept no other from
them.
Resolyed, That we cordially approve
the administration of our State affairs
for the last two years. That in ii es
OF unprecedented difficulty demhrass
ment it has per:.r,ncd the difficult task
of raising and eqnipping our r"hie re-
giments, in a manner which has elected
the admiration of our sister States
that it has presented financial record,
without parallel, and leaves the State
in time OF war, in condition of credit
at home and abroad, unusal even in
times of peace.
Resolyed, That we tender to our sol
diers in the field our hearty thanks for
the noble manner in which they have
at the same time upheld the honor of
Michigan and the glnry Of oar common
country, and while Michigan is Justly
proud of the name for valor and heroism
they have won for her, she will never
forget the wounds they have received
and the blood they have spilled in her
service.
Resolced, That we cheerfully recon-
mend to the loyal voters of this Con
grrssional District, Hon. Charles Up
son, of Branch County, as a candidate
whose election TO a seat in the Con
gress of the United States would re
fleet great credit upon both the Dis
trict and the State.
On motion of G. Reed, of Kalama-
zoo. the Detroit AdUertiser e Tribune
and the Republican papers in this Con-
gressional District were requested to
publish these proceedings.
GEO. Y. WARNER, Pres't.
THos. II. GLENN, Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

cw Both the Fusion State Conven-
tions which have been held within the
last few weeks, have repudiated the
Presidents Proclamation. All the
Fusion County Conventions OF whose
proceedings we have any account,
have ssfollowed suit" Isn't that Flu
sion party remarkably effective agen-
cy for sustaining the measures Of the
administration 20
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

Stuarts rebel Cavalry made a raid
into Pennsylvania on Friday last.
They visited Mercersburg, Chambers.
burg and Gettysburg, and then retired
towards the Potomac closely followed
by Gov. Curtin and the State troops.
They took horses and all other proper
ty they wanted at Mercersburg, offer
ing rebel scrip for it. At Chambers
burg, they destroyed the railroad build.
ings and rolling stock, burned bridge,
and tore mp the track to a considerable
extent. They seized about 500 horses.
and a large quantity of government
clothing. Their force is estimated at
5000. Hopes are entertained Of cut
ting them off before they reach the PO-
tOmac.
Later.-The rebel cavalry who made
the raid into Chambersburg have sue
ceeded in recrossing into Virginia. A
Federal force arrived justras the rear
guard had effected passage, and there
was an interchange of artillery firing /;
bnt no material damage was done to
either side. Stuart seized about a
thousand horses in his expedition.
1t is now understood that there was
no general engagement between Buell.
and Bragg on Thursday. The rebels,
during Wednesday night and Thursday
morning, retreated in the direction of
Harrodsburg, followed by the Federal
troops. Gen. Buell. has the enemy SO
hemmed in that he cannot get away
without fighting, and the intelligence
of bloody struggle may be received
at any moment. Our loss in Wednes-
days battle was about 1900, the enc.
my's is supposed to be much larger.
Ldter.-lt is reported that great bat
tie was fought Saturday, between Dan
vile and Harrodsburg. The result is
not announced.
A Washington dispatch states that
/" Gen. Geo. w. Morgan has been tenn
porarily suspended from his command,
and court of inquiry has been ordered
to investigate the circumstances attend
ing the evacuation of Cumberland GAP,
which is not believed Eere to have been
necessary"
It's reported from Washington that
intelligence has been received in off
cial quarters, that the Sioux Indians in
Minnesota have ceased hosiilities, and
are snrrendering; and, further, the
authorities were, at last &C.
counts, severely furnishing the most
prominent of the guilty parties. The
entire number of warriors does not ex-
coed l,lOO
The statement is made that peremp-
tory orders have been issued for an i'm
portant movement of the Army of the
Potomac within the next week or ten
days. There are anticipations that the
enemy will soon make movement i'm
force towards Centrevile, and prepare.
tons have been made to meet il.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
New Advertisements.
DRAFTING NOTICE!
Surgical Examinations.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
= Corrrv 0cf IN 1879

CAss COUNTY, Oct. 10, 1862
Notice is hereby given that the Surgeon, DR..
Garwood, appointed to examine persons claiming
exemptions from Military duty, arising from phys
ical inability will meet with the Commissioner to
examine presented at the following times and
laces:
PORTER and MASON, at the White Church, on
Baldwins Prairie, SATURDAY Oct 18th. 1852.
ONTWA and MILTON, at Edwardsburgh ON
MONDAY Oct goth, 1862
CALVIN and JEFFERSON, at my office in Cass-
apoljs, on TUESDAY Oct. 2lst, 1862.
LA GRANGE, at my Office, in Cassapolis On
WEDNESDAY Oct. 22d 1862.
HOWARD and POKAGON, at Pokagon village.
on THURSDAY, Oct. Esd, 1862.
SILVER CREEK and WAYNE, at the Ameri-
can House in Dowagiac on FRIDAY, Oct "a, 1862.
PENN and NEW BURG, at Vandalia, on NOM
DAY Oct 9th, 1852.
VOLINA and MARCELLUS, at NichoIsville ON
TUESDAY Oct. 2Sth, 1862.
The examinations to commence at o'clotk A. II.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
ID r A TIL s.

At Dowagiac, Sept. 2Sth, of typhoid fever, Mrs.
OSEE LYLE, wife Of George H. Lyle. and daughter
OF Elias Jewell, aged Is years and months.
She died in the very prime of life, blighting not
only the brightest earthly hopes of affectonate,
appreciative husband, and fond parents, but leaves
large circle of relatives and cherished friends to
mourn her early death May her many virtues
ever be embamed in the grateful memories of sur
vving friends. [Coy.
On the 9Th inst, of infamatory rheumatism, J.
DARWIN LEE, son of James A. and Patience
Lee, aged eleven years and fifteen days.
The family has again been broken and hearts
saddened by the loss of son and brother. The
death of this youth admonishes us that Life is
vapor which appeareth for little time and then
vanisheth away. TCox.l
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

The Army of the Potomac, it is
stated, will soon change its condition
into one of activity. Sharp work may
he anticipated, as late advices from
Richmond report that all the troops al
irving in that city are hurried forward
to reinforce Gen. Lee.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

Gen. Dumont has entered Frankfort,
Kirby Smith moving southwark to ef-
feet junction with Bragg, and Hum
phrey Marshall retreating to Nicholas
vile. Probably he has joined Bragg
also. .g',f
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

Mai. Gen. Cox has assumed com
mand of the Federal forces In the
Valley, and active operations
against the rebels have already been
there.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
JOINT RESOLUTIONS.

ResolUed, That we reaffirm the fol
lowing resolutions. adopted by the Re
publican State Committee at Detroit,
September l4th, 1862, as worthy the
support of every true and uncondition
al loyal man in Michigan, together
with the additional resolution, having
reference to the Nominee of the Con-
vention as Representative in Con
gress.
Resolced, That the existing rebellion
is without jnstifiable cause. IL has no
parallel in the worlds history, in its
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
Republican State Nominations.

For Governor,
AUSTIN BLAIR, of jackson.
For Lieut.. Governor,
CHARLES S. MAY, of Kalamazoo.
For Treasurer,
JOHN OWEN, of Wayne.
For Secretary Of State.
JAMES B. PORTER, of Allegan.
For Auditor General.
EMIL ANNEKE, of Ingham.
For Commissioner of State Land Office,
SAMUEL s. LACEY, of Calhoun.
For attorney General,
ALBERT WILLIAMS. Of Ionia.
For SUI srintendent of Public Instruction,
JOHN NJ. GREGORY, of washtenaw
For Member Of the Board of Education,
EDWIN DORSCH, of Monroe.
Representatives, TO Congress.
lst District-FERNANDO &. BEAMAN,
I'd Dist.-CHARLES UPSON,
Sd Dist.-JOHN w. LONGYEAR,
4th Dist.-FRANCIS W. KELLOGG,
5th Dist.-R. Z. TROWBRIDGE,
9th Dist.-JOHN F. briggs.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
Last Chance for. volunteers.

A DVANCE pay and bounty the same as here
IA tofore given to recruits. ,et
Inc Commissioner who is charged with the
cruting service in Cass County will enlist all who.
apply on or before October z3d 1862 after which
Time advance pay and bounty cease and volun-
teers will be received.
CHAS. w. CLISBEE, Commissioner.
Oct16-w2
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
N O u I Q FL

NOTICEi is hereby given that the subscriber lost
IN from his residence Land Certificate No. U.s.
$50 for the W a of ne 7 and NV Of Sec.
Is here given that he intends to make application
for the substitution the reception of the same.
Octl6-ws L. II. JONES' IN
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16
0owastac PricesCurreht.-
coRREcTEDw WEEKLY.

REPUBLICAN, OrF1cr.
October IL, 1862.
FLouR-4.5o@ s5.00per Dbl.
wHsAr-96c. for Red $l.06 for White.
CoRx-cob, 22c. sheIed zsc.
OArs-s0c. per bushel.
PorAroEs-20c. per busheI.
BEASs-*l, rs per bushel.
HAxs-6c. per pound.
bUrrER-1oc per pound.
CHIckESs-5c. @ &c. per b.
TURksTs-Tc. q &c. per b.
CHEEsE-8c. per pound
LARD-7c. per povnd-
INDIAN MEAL &I.0oper cwt-
HrDEs-green, nc. per NJ
HIDEs-dry, &c q 10c. per b.
PELrs-25c. % 1.25 each.
WooL-36c. a Acc. per. b.
APPLEs-Dried, 81, 55c. per bushel.
APPLEs-Dried SC. per h.
green $780, q sOc per bushel.
EGGs-6c. per dozen.
SALr-hne, l.s5 per DBL. coarse, q. 25; 2oc.-
rsack.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-10-16

All Stoves warranted for one 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 Slaves warranted heavier castings than any in
market. Being Manufacturers Agent and having
laid in my stock before the advance in Stoves,
can offer
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
A Patriotic Example.

When it was proposed to raise the Twen-
ty>ffth Massachusetts regiment, gentle
man residing at Worcester (who has been
for fifteen or twenty years in an extensive
business, covering hundreds of thousands of
dollars yearly took lively interest in
raising the first company. There being
considerable competition in the recruiting
business, it was found somewhat difficult to
fill up this company, and this gentleman,
having considerable influence, resolved to
enlist as private, and thus offer an exam
pie to his acquaintance. The result was
that the company was raised in numbers
from nineteen men to near one hundred and
twenty in less than fire days, and the extra
men were transferred to another company.
This individual had an insurance oil $4,000
on his life in a New York insurance compa-
ny, and he Immediately after enistipg pro-
ceeded to New York and paid $500 to the
company to secure his policy, and be is to
pay an equal sum each year he is in the
service. He is in General Burnside's divi.
sion as private, and draws $l3 per month
for his services, while his business in Wor-
cester is wholly without his superintend-
ence. He left wife and several small chill.
dren at home, in whom be is de ply inter-
ested, and in leaving them he must have
made great sacrifice. cor res
p0ndent Boston Journal.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
A Remarkable Incident.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press
Sometime ago private in the 10Th Indi.
ana regiment was tried by court martial
for deserving his post and found guilty, the
punishment for which is death. His exc
cutiOn was deferred for some time, and he
was kept in painful state of suspense At
last the time was fixed for the execution,
and five regiments were drawn up in line to
witness it, while file of twelve men were
in advance to execute the sentence of death
by shooting him.
The prisoner was brought forward blind
bolded, and the usual words of preparation
and command were given in low, measured
tone by the officer in command. During
the interval between the commands, Take
aim " and " fire." and before the last was
given, a horseman rode rapidly up the road,
waving in the air paper, which was un~
derstood by all present to be reprieye.
Covered with dust and preparation, the
officer rode burriedly up to the officer in
command and delivered to him what really
proved to be a reprieve. The shout "re~
prieve" tell upon the poor soldiers ear.
which was already strained to the utmost
in anticipation of hearing the last and final
word that was to usher his soul into the
presence OF his Creator; it was too much
for him, and he iell back upon his coffin,
apparently dead. The bandage was remov-
ed from his eyes, but reason had taken its
fight, and he became hopeless maniac.
He was discharged from the army and sent
home to his friends. His death had really
never been intended, but it was deemed ne.
cessary for the good order and discipline Of
the army to make an impression upon not
only himself but the whole brigade for
that purpose, the forms of the execution
were regularly gone through with, in pres,
ence OF five regiments, and the re prieve arr
rived in good time, as it was intended. It
was sought by this means to solemnly i'm
press upon the whole assemblage of soldiers
the necessity OF a strict observance of duty
and obedience, under the penalty of an ig$
nominious death. 1t was fearful ordeal
Tor the deserter, but it was certainly better
than to have completed the tragedy by
sending his soul to " that bourne from which
no traveller returns"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
A Grand BlOvlatlon for Kentucky.
From the Louisville Journal, 9th.
From the folanra nhic sunnnsia of the m

From the Louisville journal, 9th.
From the Geographic synopsis of the mes
sages of the respective Governors of Massa-
chusetts and Michigan, we learn that each
of these states has some 49, 900 troops in the
Union army. This is just the number that
Kentucky has now in the field according to
the official report from Frankfort. And
yet many of the Northern papers.only a
few weeks ago sneered at our contributions
and efforts to the Union causel These first
mentioned States, although they have been
engaged in the work of recruiting for nearly
year, yet they have no more soldiers 10 the
field than we have, who only commenced
several months ago. And let it be remem-
bered that nearly one-third of our popula-
ton is disloyal-that we have not near as
large number of free whites as either of
these States, and that thousands Of our best
fighting young men are in the rebel army.
When these things are considered, we ar
rive at the conclusion that Kentucky, in
stead Of doing badly, has done better than
any other State--certain it is, she has fur
nished more men in proportion to her loyal
citizens.