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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
The President on Gradual Emanci-

The special message of the President
recommending Congress to declare the
readiness of the Government to coop
crate with any State that desires to
adopt measure of gradual emancipa-
ton, published in another column, is in
the highest degree sound in its propo-
sition, and an important step in the
right direction. Though apparently, on
the face of it, a measure of very little
practical Importance, depending for its
vital, as it seems to do, wholly on the
action of the people of the slave States,
we are inclined to. believe that it is
fraught with great consequences in the
future. 1t will be seen that the Presi-
dent does not propose to interfere with
slavery, as an institution, in the States
where it is legalized by local enactment,
he having no power under the Constitu-
ton to do so. The sum and substance Of
his proposition is this: If the people
of any of the Slave States voluntarily
desire the gradual emancipa ton of
their slaves, the Government should,
by all proper and constitutional means
and pecuniary aid, encourage such
step.
The Message of the President, it may
be remarked, disposes of the fallacy,
attempted to be impressed upon the
Southern people, by the Democratic
press and politicians, that the Presi-
dent is in favor of forcible emancipa.
ton, and will attempt to carry it into
practical effect The proposition and
reasoning of this Message proves that
he is in favor Of nothing of the kind.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Great Victory in Arkansas.

A victory equaled only by that al
Fort Donelson has just been achieved
by the Union army under Gen. Curtis,
which has pursued Prices fleeing horde
into Arkansas.
After three days. hard fighting on
Sugar Greek, Ark, we have gained the
most signal victory yet achieved
Price, McCulluch and Van Dorm have
been vanquished and completely routed
by our victorious arms under Maj. Gen.
erals Curtis and Sigel.
The battle commenced on Thursday
morning last. Reports place our loss
at about $50 killed and wounded. The
rebel loss was about 1000 killed and
wounded and 1000 taken prisoners
among them Col. McRea of an Arkan.
sas regiment.
The attack was made from the north
and west, our army being completely
surrounded, and Van Dorm, Price, Nc
Culloeh and Mcintosh were present
with about $4,000 men. McCulloch
and Mcintosh are reported wounded
The attack from the rear was made
by McCulloch, and met by Sigel, whe
worsted him completely. His corps
scattered in wild confusion. We have
also captured large amount of stores
teams, cannon, arms and ammunition.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
A Nrv Dp,,ocp ,rop. r.

A NEW DEMOCRATIC PAPER.-Jobu
S. Bagg, Elk United States Marshal, land
years ago, editor of the Detroit Free
Press, has commenced the publication
of quarto monthly paper called the
Democdtic Farmer. 1t is an exclu-
sively political paper and of the most
ultra hunkerism. There must be a
necessity for Democracy of the cam
phene order to warrant such publica
ton for Democrat that wants any,
thing tougher than can be got daily
in the Free Press, had better pack up
his traps and move into JEFF Davis do
minions where secession is dealt out
without gloss or false labels.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

Decisive Victory over Price and Nc
Culloch. = Terrible Slaughter but
Great Results. ff.sD
ST. LOUIS, March, 10.
The following is from the correspon-
dence of the Missouri Democrat, dated
Cross Hollows, Ark, March LIST:
Vigorous reconnoisances are kept up
to watch the enemy's movements. and
foraging parties are active in obtaining
supplies. Pork and beef are pur-
chased in this vicinity in abundance.
and about half the quantity OF -four re-
quired is obtained in the same manner.
and all our forage. Price whose retreat
is acknowledged on all hands to have
been ably conducted, has found refuge
in Boston Mountains. From two de-
serters who came into camp yesterday,
1T is ascertained that he is encamped
at Cove Greek Road, while McCulloch
is posted one and half miles distant.
The latter had burnt the village near
the Indian frontier known as Carel Hill.
The supplies of the rebel army are oh.
tanned at Van Buren,, -
IATER-A GREAT VICTORY.
Ct1ci@ Dispatch to Gen. Nc CzeUa,.
ST. LOUIS, March 1O.-the following.
is an official dispatch:
10 Mayor General Nc C2ellan, WasI-
iagtOn u ~
The army of the Southwest, under
General Curtis, after three days fight.
ing, has gained most glorious victory
over the combined forces of Van Dorm.
McCulloch, Price and McIntosh. Our
loss in killed and wounded is estimated
at 900. That of the enemy is still
larger. Guns, flags, prisoners, &C.,
were captured in large quantities. Our
cavalry are in pursuit of the flying enc
my.
(Signed) H. W. HALLEcK, Maj Gen.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
From the First Michigan Cavalry.

CHARLEsrowN, Va, March 8, 1862
EDITOR MISUNDERSTANDING this
evening to myself, ] will occupy it in
writing brief letter.
We received marching orders on
Sunday evening about 10 o'elock-one
week ago last evening-with three
days cooked rations, and on the follow
ing morning, at about IL o'clock, our
regiment took its final leave of Camp
Bsoadhead, Frederick, Md. As / did
not accompany the regiment, / shall
be unable to give you any account OF
the march. remained in camp for
the purpose of attending to the pack
ing and shipping of our company effects,
Nhey going by rail to Harper's Ferry
following them on my horse some three
days after. Our regiment arrived at
Harper's Ferry on the 9th ult., and
crossed.over into Virginia without ac-
cident, on Pontoon bridge which had
been thrown across the day previous,
and on which some six or seven regi-
ments had crossed. On the night of
the 9th, our company, together with
company B, quartered in a large dwell
ling house on Bolivar Heights, made
vacant by the "absquatulating" rebels.
Early on the following morning-the
2eth-we mounted our steeds, and our
squadron, in company with the 5th
started for the interior of seceshdom.
About noon we arrived in this town
(Charlestown,) which is the county
seat of Jefferson county-drove out a
small body of rebel cavalry, who cut
dirt the best they knew-captured
three prisoners, one rebel quarter
master-eleven horses and some fifty
barrels of flour, besides hay, &c. To-
day We have taken large quantity of
wheat, -four bran and bacon.
Gen. Mcclellan, with Gen Banks and
staff, came here the next day after we
took possession of the town. Gen.
Banks Headquarters are now at
Harper's Ferry, but may soon be in
this place. We have reliable force
here now, yet it is constantly being in
creased. We have two Rhode Island
Batteries, one Battery of Regulars,
and one New York battery-four in
all, mounting some forty guns. We
are the only cavalry as yet, and we
have plenty of work to do l assure you.
We have to hold ourselves in readiness
to mount at moments notice, and
usually sleep with our sabres on, or
have them where we can put our hands
upon them, be it ever so dark.
Two of our pickets have been cap
tnred, Go. G's men, and one had his
horse shot in the neck, the ball passing
through tie juglar vain, and lodging
next to the skin. The shot will not
injure him. We are now playing war
in good earnest, and Ike it much bet
ter than the lazy monotonous life we
have lived for the last six months in
camp here and there.
Want of time precludes my writing
you at any length. will try and give
you occasional short letters however in
a condensed form-necessarilv con-
densed for the reason above stated. |
send you this in haste, and will write
again ere long Q. M. S.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
A Grand FiZZle.

The so-called Democratic" State
Convention for the manufacturing of q
little political capital for the Pro-slave'
ryists met at Detroit on the 9Th inst
Hon. E. H. Thompson of Genessee
Co. presided temporarily and Hon. 81
Fl. Riley, permanently.
But very few of the delegates chosen
by the County Conventions appeared
their places being filed by Detroit
men. For instance we find such vel
known Detroitanians as Z. Romeyr
hailing from Marquette" and J.
Logan Chapman from Ontonagon."
No nominations were made. The
resolutions are of the usually impu
dent Misunderstanding the superior
patriotism of the sham Democracy and
Tie unpa:riotism of the "politieal Alb
olltionists," (meaning the Republicans
The resolutions may be summed ur
as follows =
Resoloed, That we believe the men
now in arms against the Government
have just cause for the course they
have taken.
Resolved, that they are exercising g
revolutionary right in their efforts tc
overthrow the "Abolition Govern.
ment of Linnoln.
Resoloed, that in this attempt we
will render them all the aid and COM
fort consistent with our safety, and the
"abolition" prejudices of the people Of
Michigan.
RESOLVED, That, as basis of concil.
iation to our Southern brethren. we
hereby pledge ourselves to accept
the Confederate" constitution as a
substitute for the one they have over
turned.
Resolved, That believing Gen. Nc
| Clellan the most available candidate
for President in 1S64-provided he
shall so conduct the war as not to alien.
ate our Southern allies-we hereby
counsel him to pursue such policy as
shall not disturb the quiet on the Pc.
tomac.
Resolued, that he is entitled to all
the honor our armies have thus fal
achieved, and that Gen. Grant, Gen.
Burnside, Commodore Foote, and 9th.
er military and naval officers, have but
carried out his "plans" in the victories
they have won.
Resoloed, That Jefferson Davis is
entitled to the sympathy of all good
Democrats in his efforts to overthrow
the "abolition" rule of Mr.. Lincoln.
Reso5oed, That in opposing the ex.
tension Of slavery, and favoring the
con6soation of the property of the
band of patriots now fighting for an in
dependent national existence, the Re.
publican party are the enemies of the
Democratic party, and, therefore +" Alb
clitionists."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

TERRIBLE ExPLosIoN-FIRE IN DE
TRoIT.-About half past ten o'clock on
the morning of the 4th instant, terrific
explosion occurred in the oil refinery
of John III. Harmon g. Co., situated
on Dequindre st, caused by an accum.
ulation of gas in the treating room OF
the refinery. The pressure opened the
furnace when the gas ignited and
caused the fire which followed. Chas.
l.. Dibble and Mr.. Higham, two of
the proprietors, John Kennett, an en-
ployee, and boy named Schenck, were
in the building at the time, and instant
ly killed.-Their bodies have since
been recovered. Loss about$ 5000.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

A Coop MONTHS WoRK.-During
the month ending February 10Th, the
National Army have made the follow
ing record for history; Battle of Mill
Springs; battle of Fort Henry battle
of Roanoke Island capture of Eden
ton, Hereford and Elizabeth City,
North Carolina; occupation of Spring
field, Mo-, and Bowling Green and
Russleville, KY; capture of Fort DON
elson; capture of GAINESVILLE; capture
of Cumberland Gap, and capture of
Nashville. General Zoliicoffer was
killed. and Generals Tilghman, Buck
ner Bushrod johnson and Edward
Price captured; besides score or two
of Colonies, commissioned officers by
the hundred, and privates by the ten
thousand. Between twenty and thirty
thousand small arms have been taken
or destroyed, nearly two hundred can
non captured, over four hundred horses
and mules, and immense quantities of
commissary stores and camp equipage
seized. All the rebel gun.boats in Pam
leo Sound and on the Tennessee River
have been destroyed, and a number of
valuable prizes captured by the block
aiding fleet. A very few months Of such
work will conquer all the rebellion, and
restore every State to the Union.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
DEAru opHoN Inv, p. ,,n

DEATH OF Hon. LEVI BAxTER-Hon.
Levi Baxter died at his residence in
louisville, on Friday evening last, af-
ter an illness of two or three weeks
The deceased was among the early
settlers of this State, and for many
years resident of Jonesvile, during
which time he held many important
offices, having represented this county
in the State Senate, and at the time Of
his death held the Office of Postmaster
ofthat village. The funeral took place
on Sunday. He was in the 74th year
OF his age.-Hilksdalc Standard.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Changes in The Army of The Potomac.

w ASHlNOlON, IhdICiI o.
The Presidents war order, No. 2,
has ordered the army of the Potomac to
be divided into corps d. arnaes, comman-
ded as follows:
First corps, consisting of four divisi-
ons, commanded by Gen. Mcdowell.
Second, of three divisions, by Gen.
Summer.
Third, of three divisions. by Gen.
Heintzelman.
Fourth, of three divisions, by Brig
adler General Reyes.
Fifth, Banks and Shields divisions,
the latter Gate Lander's) to be comman-
ded by Gen. Banks.
Campbell, Third Pennsylvania Cav
airy, is promoted to be Major of the
Third Illinois Cavalry, in Halleck's de-
partment.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Impertaat Change.

The Chicago Tri6une's special Wash
ington dispatch, March 18th says:
"Gen. Mcclellan will retire from CON-
mand of the army Tomorrow" and
that Secretary Stanton will Issue a
General order announcing the change"
and the successor of Gen. Mcclellan.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Manassas Evacuated by the
Rebels.

Rebels.
New YORK. March H.
Manassas is peacefully occupied b,
our troops. (Signed) Craig.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
A telegraph from Fortress Monroe
this morning announces that everything
is quiet there and at Newport. Man
assas has been evacuated by the rebels
and our force taken peaceable posses
sion. There has been no other news
of public interest this morning.
The National Intelligencer of this
morning asserts, in positive terms, thai
we occupy Centerville, and that the
rebels have evacuated Manassas.
The Estevigeacer adds that this news
was confirmed by intelligence received
at headquarters last night. -
NEW YORK, March IL.
A special Washington dispatch te
the Tribune says: "Ligbt cavalry have
been sent in pursuit to harrass and
track the rebel retreat. 1t is supposed
to be their design to fall back first upon
Fredericksburg and then upon Rich
mond. 3
"Our troops occupy Centerville and
Fairfax G. III. tonight.
1.-TWO companies under Major Hat
field were ordered yesterday morning
to go to Fairfax G. III. by the Brad
dock road. When within a mile o.
the place they met the enemy who re-
treated before them.
CAT o'clock last evening they en-
tered Fairfax, followed 10y d full regi
ment. The two companies under Maj
Hatfield were then ordered back to
Fairs Cross Roads, where they met the
body of the regiment and bivouacked
for the night.
cat twelve o'clock, noon, to day
Hatfield's company were within sight
of the village and found that it had
been evacuated in the night, leaving
tents and other property behind in
large quantity.
''Lieut. Alexander, Of the Lincoln
Cavalry, arrived soon after with de-
tachment of men, and passed on as far
as Gibbs Run, three miles above Cen.
terville, where he discovered vast
number of tents left standing"
FORTRESS MONROE, March 10.
The Minnesota yesterday returned
to her usual station at the entrance OF
the Roads. She is again ready for ac-
ton. The Monitor came down early
this morning, and was greeted with en-
thusiastic cheers by the various vessels
in the harbor. Gen. Wool and Staff
and Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Fox went on board this morning. She
was found not to be damaged in the
slightest degree, and is as well pre-
pared az ever she could be for another
conflict. Her performance was per-
fectly satisfactory to her officers and
men, and they all speak of her in the
highest terms of praise.
New YORK, March IL.
A special to the Tribune, Washing
ton 10th, says: "There was fight at
Songster's Station, yesterday, between
Gen. Kearney's brigade and an equal
number of regiments. The latter were
driven back Several were killed or
each side. Lieut.. Weldon, of the Lin
coin Cavalry, was killed, and thirteen
rebels were captured"
WASHINGTON, March IL.
The whole fortiGcation of Manassas
were abandoned, and everything pos
sible burned. Full particulars will be
sent as soon as received.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Leesburg Taken By Col. Geary.

Col. Geary has taken Leesburg and
driven Gen. Hills army from the town
and surrounding forts. The American
flag now flies over all. The rebels
thought this one of their greatest
strongholds. We took many prisoners
and large quantities of stores and
horses. The bank, postoffice and other
buildings.
This Brilliant achievement is of vast
Importance. A detachment of the
First Michigan Cavalry did good SER
vice.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

| SfCoO cttfeft w tScC FCOCt Il tOQCCN1
Battery Merrimac. = Engagement,
Betacee's the Monitor and Merrineac
The -Nerrinaac Compelled to Re
tire.
FORTRESS MONROE, March 9.
The long expected Confederate
steamer Merrimac made her appear
ance yesterday p. NJ, and with the
assistance of two gunboats which came
out with her from Norfolk, made an at
tack upon Newport News, and the ma
val vessels stationed at that place.
The Merrimae was first seen from the
ramparts of Fortress Monroe, on her
way to Newport News, at about a
quarter before one O'clock. Two rebel
gunboats followed her. They all car
ried rebel flag at the stern, and had
French flag at the masthead.
The Merrimac had flag at her bows,
which was described by some as a
Commodore's blue flag, and by others
as black flag. The sides, bow and
stern of the Merrimac were covered
with sloping iron plates extending
about two feet below the water line and
meeting above like the roof of house.
On her bows on the water line are two
sharp points resembling plows, about
six or seven feet apart. The number
of guns is stated at twelve. but she
might not have had so many. At her
bows were seen two guns protruding
from eliptical portfolios.
Tho n oo, <r,, IF tho onov,,,, 4
come apparent till between one and
two, and by that time the Minnesota
had got under way to the scene of &C.
ton.
The Roanoke, the flagship, being
disabled by the breaking of her shaft
some time since, was taken in tow by
two gunboats. About the same time
the alarm gun was fired at Fortress
Monroe, and the whole garrison
promptly turned out.
The rebel boats speedily pursued
their way to Newport News, and the
Merrimac soon turned the point and
was lost to view from the Fortress.
The first shot was fired from the
frigate Cumberland at little past two
o'clock. The Sewall's Point battery
then opened on the Minnesota, which
was passing, and the Sawyer gun, from
the Rip Raps, replied with few shots
at Sewall's Point.
A thick smoke was seen to rise above
Newport News, indicating that the bat
terry there, as well as the Cumberland
and Congress, was engaged.
The details of the action could not
be seen from the fort, bnt telegraph
was received announcing that the Cum
berland and Merrimac were In close
quarters.
After firing two guns at the Cum
berland, the Merrimac struck her sharp
bows, making hale in her at the water
line seven feet in extent. The Cum.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
CHARLEsTowN. Va. March 9.

The occupation of Leesburgh by our
forces is officially confirmed. The en-
envy evacuated the town on Friday
morning, taking all the supplies and
baggage to Middlesburg. 1t is not
known if the rebels have gone to Win
chester.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

az The emancipation resolutions
recommended by the President, passed
the House on the 18th, by IS to 81,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
Great Sea Fight at Newport News.

The Vessels Cumberland and Con-
gress sunk by the rebel Floating
Battery Merrimac. = Engagement
Betacee'a the Monitor and Merrineac.
The -Merrinaac Compelled to Re
tire
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13
General Curtis's Advance.

Decisive Victory over Price and Nc.
Cmloch: : Terrible Slaughter but
Great Results.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

WASHINGTON, March IL.
The whole fortiGcation of Manassas
were abandoned, and everything pos
sible burned. Full particulars will be
sent as soon as received.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-03-13

A special to the Tribune, Washing
ton 10th, says: "There was fight at
Songster's Station, yesterday, between
Gen. Kearney's brigade and an equal
number Of regiments. The latter were
driven back Several were killed or
each side. Lieut. Weldon, of the Lin
coin Cavalry, was killed, and thirteen
rebels were captured"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-23

Hoes IN TIE APPLE ORCHARD. Nobody
sends such apples to market as my neigh
Dor, John Jacobs. lie always has apples
TO sell and gets the highest price. fSSeS
prefer fair, large apples; and such are al
AE7Ha packed in Jacehs' barrels. You
might search them with candle and not
find . knotty fruit or . worm hole
Such Rhode Island Greetings and Rox-
bury Russets, have never met with in
the old States. They are as handsome as
anything in the virgin soils of the west.
was going by Jacobs orchard last
Summer, Sad 1 had the curiosity to cail
and examine for myself Says !, Neigh
Dor. what is their in your soil that makes
such smooth, large applesS They are
third bigger than anything can get, and
any trees look as well as yours"
The secret is not in the SOIL" John
replied, with twinkle in his eye, "but
on it" Do you see those grunters there
Ny pork brings me fifty cents pound
eight in flesh, and the balance In fruit
began TO pasture my orchard ten years
ago with hogs, and since that time have
had no trouble with wormy fruit. Ap.
pies, - general thing, don't fall from the
trees unless something is the matter with
them. The apple worm and curculiO lay
their eggs in the fruit, and the apples
drop early. The pigs devOur the apples,
and by September every unsOund apple is
gone and have nothing but fair fruit
left. The crop Of insects for the next
year is destroyed by the pigs. The root
around under the trees, Keep the soil
loose, manure the land some, and work
over what manures spread. The apples
help the pigs, and the pigs help the
apples"
saw Johns secret at once, and have
protited by it. have never been so little
troubled with insects as this spring, and
give the pigs credit for it. In turning
the orchard into pasture, put in pigs
no land pixies with shouts like levers
You might lose trees rs well as insects in
that case. But well.bred animals, with
judicious shouts, will root in subdued
and Christian-like manner.--Ameriean
AgricultUrist.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-23

ThgCualls ehSs III y ksia near JAs FsiF
nlUe91. Oe,Gel9 wsaiun 60 - sKnrAad The
qaUeuEl tsteseAses.
Ehs te1gls eplrtatsa win, q every Instance,
Nlthhd1 pn1n4He - sHiDala that, IN their opin-
- - - W8tAy, tto.gh 4hsfU b - eoaPetl-
~. Ne aaepA faa iu1sEtar aaality viii - I'd
uitlsa Nitkia - gEuands.
1hs nanaVsFs e The Society win b present du-
Hlug The taif to Civ all general directions, and
t6rags vii - farusAed gratis for animals entered
~ premluls.
competit0Fs are required 10 forward 10 the Sec
FataFy's once, at n Dorado, list Of the animals
they tnesua b exhibit, CD or before the lOth day
Of SsptomosT. In order that proper stalls and con-
SeaieRoee uIAy b provided for then.
eteek must b. at the groupas BY so'cloek, A. NJ,
I'D September, when proper places will Be assigned
then. No animal will be permitted 10 leave the
stall between 10 A. II. and p. II. on any day Of
exhibitiOa. A want Of compliance with any part
Of this ruiz, will Forfeit all claims 70 premium.