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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22


Some three or four weeks since, we
changed the day of the publication of
the REPUBLICAN from Thursday to Sat
urday. This we did to accommodate
a large number of subscribers living in
the southern part of the county, and
at the time we thought that by this ar
rangement we should accommodate by
far the largest number; but, having
tried it, we are satisfied that we are
not only doing injustice to large num-
Der of our readers, but lasting pecu-
MARY injury to ourself BY the present
mail arrangements there is but one mail
a week from Lagrange to Pickets Cor
ners, Little Prairie Ronde and so on
North to Schoolcraft, leaving La
Grange every Friday morning. conse-
quently our paper is just week old
when it arrives at Pickets Corners and
other places on the route. By pub.
fishing the paper on Thursday, our sub
seribers at those points receive them
on Friday. In consequence, we have
determined to again change the day of
publication to Thursday, commencing
with our next issue; at the.sam time
asking the indulgence of our subscri-
bers in the southern portion of the
county for few months, as by the first
of July next the mail arrangements will
be such, that all will receive the paper
the same week of publication.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
Later from Fort Donel.on.. l.
FoRr DoNELsoN.

FORT DoNELSoN, Feb. IL.
The great FIRE which was seen up the
river from this point last night, was the
burning of the Tennessee Rolling Mills,
four miles from here, by our gunboats.
The works had been used by the rebels
to manufacture shot, shell and other
materials of war, and was an extensive
concern. ~.
General Grant has promulgated most
stringent orders against plundering the
inhabitants; also against stealing prop
erty taken in battle before surrender
ing. ssa1z ftaaa~-ee>i ifA-A
The rebels throw most of their mails
into the river. Colonel Markeland,
postal director, however, succeeded in
ssixiag . number of mail.bags and
some outside letters, supposed to con.
tain important information. 5ae
Floyd's brigade, fearing they might
b taken, threw all their arms, which
we're simple rifes-best kind-into the
river. The crews of the gunboats arc
now engaged in fishing them out.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
From, ST. Louis.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.]

lSpeclai Dispatcn 70 the Chlcago Tribune.
ST. Louis, February II, 1862.
Everything is absorbed by the news
of the fall Of Fort Donelson-stores
closed, people running around shaking
hands, &c.
The Union Merchants Exchange
was terribly excited. The news was
read publicly, after which the ''Star
Spangled Banner" "Red White and
Blue," and "Flag of the Union" were
Sung. all hands joining in the chorus.
They then adjourned, and marched
fifteen hundred strong, with flag and
music, in double files, through the
middle of the streets, though ankle
deep in the mud, to Gen. Halleck's
headquarters. Three cheers for Gen.
Halleck and Commodore Foote, were
given, when Gen. HaIleck appeared at
the window and made the follwing
speech: } $50 D.
to You for this demonstration. When
l came here / said that with your
assistance the flag of the enemy should
be driven from Missouri. II is now
out of Kentucky, and will in short
time be out of Tennessee" aea
s More cheers were given, and the
"Star Spangled Banner repeated.
The streets are being decorated with
flags. W
Judge Holt, Of Kentucky fairly cried
for joy when he heard the news.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

iCoMMUTED.-Gen. Halleck commu-
ted the sentence of the bridge burners
in Missouri, heretofore condemned 10
death, to close confinement i'm the Mill
tary prison atAlton. He also says: "No
further assessment will be levied or col.
lected from any one who will now take
the. prescribed oath of allegiance.
Boards or Commissioners will be ap-
pointed to examine the cases of prison
ers of war who apply to take the oath
of allegiance, and on their recommen-
dation, orders will be issued from these
for their release.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
Another Glorious Victory.

"Fort .Donelson is ours" was the
glorious announcement carried over the
telegraph wires on Monday last, thrill.
ing every heart with JOY, and calling
forth the loud huzzas of freemen every
where throughout the loyal North, and
sending dismay to the hearts of trail
tors and their sneaking Northern sym.
pathizers. @ ss4d ~ H et
A great victory has been achieved
a victory that virtually seals the fate of
the rebellion in Kentucky and Tonnes
see, as the inglorious retreat of Price
does in Missouri. a .sH8in.i
The arms of the Union are invinci-
BILE now. The good old fag-the en-
blem of the Union and. the shield of
the Constitutions being restored in
the regions where vile traitors have
desecrated and repudiated it, and its
progress will now be onward till every
inch of American soil shall be under its
protecting shadow, and every traitor
shall quail at the sight of its sacred but
fearful presence. -2.'l' a''..
We have always had confidence in
our government and military leaders,
and we are not disappointed; they
have proved themselves equal to the
emergency. We have only to wait tor
a few more battles, hard fought and
bloody they may be, for the rebels will
fight with the desperation of madmen,
and the contest will be closed. Peace
will again be restored, and we shall be
strengthened and made better by the
ordeal through which we have passed.
The United States will no longer be
regarded as. an experiment by other
nations, but will be honored and re-
spected by all b q hio.uis sd bae
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

The following statement scondensed
from volume of statistics of the State,
compiled from the census and statistical
returns, made to Congress up to June
l,lseo, and which was authorized to
b published by the Legislature last
March.
The entire population on the first OF
June, 1860, was 1910, of which
|l6.slo were colored; s354 deaf and
dumb; 2sa blind sas insane. J The
first county in point of population is
Wayne, which contains 1924. The
whole number of families in the State
is LAT, 200. The average number of
persons in each family is about FIVE.
The whole amount Of real estate is
valued at $685., 7s5,75o. The greatest
number of acres of land under cultiva-
ton in any one county, is Oakland,
which numbers 306,7s9. The cost
valuation of the farming lands of the
State is estimated at $le2,7ls,267. The
whole number of farms is 81, 1922; acres
improved, 8, 42l, 90; acres unimproved,
3,5s9,442. Oakland and Washtenaw
have more land under cultivation than
any other counties in the State.
The whole number of horses, 127 ,551;
mich cows, 1so,441; working oxen,
80, o55; other cattle, 24o,42s; sheep,
1906 $50 swine, s66,572. Total value
of live stock, $23,els,45s. ~ tsa
The total amount of wheat raised
was s,171,sss bushels; rye, 525,7le;
Indian corn, 12,s72,s77; oats, 1855
52s barley, so2 1851 buckwheat, $685.
es7; potatoes, 5,25s, 62s; wool Gbs.,)
1929, ll3; value of orchard products,
sl,l16,2I9; butter (fbs.,) l5,46s,o47';
cheese fbs.,) ,l,6lo,o97; hay (tons,)
76l,l56; clover seed (bu.,) 5o,o7s;
maple sugar, $s,e7s, $50, value of hon.
made manufactures, $I44,75s.
Calhoun County raised the most
Wheat, 692 ,so4 bushels; corn was raised
in the largest quantities in Lenawee,
l,225,S7l bushels; Washtenaw takes
the lead in fruit, the value of her or
chard products being much larger than
any other county, amounting to $685.
529. .aeaH -st e. ea i9 w
There were 800 Touring mills in the
State, with a capital of 50, 951 1886 in-
vested. The total number of barrels
of -four manufactured, 1885, 239, valued
at $S,9s9,s24. Saw mills, COL capital
invested, s7,6O7 OPS; value of annual
products, s6,s71,76e. Aggregate of
capital invested in all kinds of manu-
features. $s5, aos,59O; value of annual
products, So, o6s, O7l.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
Evacuation Of Bowling Green.

Bowling green was occupied by the
advance of Gen. Buell's army, under
Gen. Mitchell on Saturday. The main
body of the rebels had evidently evaca-
ated that place several days before;
but their rear guard destroyed the
bridge over the Big Barren River, on
the west bank of which Bowling Green
is situated, early yesterday morning.
Where the rebel troops have gone i isI,
matter of surmise. A portion are at
Fort Doneson, while others have been
doubtless sent to Nashville, Clarksville
and East Tennessee. ~ h59a JON iaii
Bowling Green was being very. elab-
orately fortified, and in Withdrawing
from there the rebels have sacrificed
the fruits Of sir months hard labor.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
r~ Secretary Stanton has issue

gW Secretary Stanton has issued
an order. directing that hereafter all ap.
plications for passes to go South shall
be made. to General Dix, at Baltimore,
who shall act upon his own discretion.
The order also directs that all prisoners
of war, and other persons imprisoned
by authority, who shall be released on
parole, or exchange, shall report them
selves to General Dix, and be subject
to his direction-failure to comply with
the order or to be taken as forfeiture
of the parole or exchange.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
THE TAX BrLLs.-Thc New York


THE TAX BILLs.-The New York
Commercial Adcertiser learns from
very high authority that the sub com
mittee (AIessrs. Morrill,, Hooper and
Horton) of the House Committee of
Ways and Means have nearly com
pleted their labors and will probably
finish up this week. The excise and
stamp bill are both complete. These
gentleman have very diligently applied
themselves to the great work before
them, and when the bills are reported
the public will see that they have ia
deed had herculean task. .sH
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

81 Gen. Halleck has issued . card
of thanks to Gen. Hunter, in which he
says: ...a li.i s.f 30 l.7s..i 81. So - ai bile
TO you more than to any other man
of this Department are we indebted
for our success at Fort Donelson. In
my strait for troops to reinforce Gen.
Grant appealed to you. You respond
ed nobly, placing your forces at my
disposition. This enabled us to win
the victory. Receive my most heart
felt thanks. -,.~ -y,.,,,,,,,,,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

ANOTHER MAJOR GENERAL.-Ethan
Allen Hitchcock, grandson of the pat
riotic Ethan Allen of old, was ap.
pointed q Major General on last Mon.
day, and has been confirmed He was
a Brigadier General in the Mexican
War, and Judging from his past life,
will make very efficient and active
General. The indications now arc
that he will take the command of the
Missouri Department, and Gen. Hal
leck be assigned the active command
of the great southern expedition.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

Ar zmmed;afe Adoance Of our 1rooys
sspon Memphis and Neso Orleans.
So. LOUIS, Feb. 2O.-Four steamers
loaded with rebel troops have arrive
here to-day from Fort Donelson, an
portions OF them are now on their way
to Chicago.
This evenings Democrat says that !:
!" From private advices received in this
city to day the reported evacuation Of
Columbus is founded on fact.
" Preparations will npdonbtediv be
made for on immediate Federal attack
upon Memphis and New Orleans.''
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

THE PRoGRAMME.-T'he next move
.ment of the Federal armies Of the
West will probably be an attack upon
Clarksville,, Tenn, and upon Nashville.
From the immense number of steam.
boats chartered, it is probable that the
Southern country is to be penetrated
as fara7down as Florence, Alabama.
Great events are at hand. l sal 7sb 95
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

Latest from Savannah. --(iradual Advsncs
upon the City.--Preparations 10 Cap
ture it.
New YoRK, Feb. 19.-The gunboat
Connecticut has arrived from Key
West and Port Royal. There were
rumors that Savannah would certainly
be captured in few days The Fed
eralists had taken possession of Island.
de Florian, in the Savannah river, and
erected n battery by which commune
cation was cut off between Savannah
and Fort Pulaski. Our troops had also
captured q rebel steamer of Tatnall's
feet.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

an. 3 Con- WEATHER IN MINNEsoTA.--
a letter from Fillmore county, in
Minnesota, says thatsthe cold in that
region is greater than has been known
for FIVE. years past. 1t frequently
happens that the mercury in Fahren-
heit's Thermometer stands at39o below
zero. baHssl n'iisos = 20 iirs . b. sai1. 81
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

SENATOR CHANDLER. The New
York Tribune says: "Senator Chandler,
to whom the nation is rapidly running
up o great debt of gratitude for his
fiery zeal and restless labor in behalf of
the war, will introduce resolution into
the Senate for the expulsion of Mr..
Powell, of Kentucky. afsqoa
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
A Som of'Price Captured.
"0D17' SEDALIA, Mo-. Feb. l9.

DEDALIA, NIU., TeU; I %
Brigadier General Edward Price,
son of Sterling Price Col. Phillips,
Major Cross and Capt Crosby, were
captured near Warsaw on Sunday
night and brought to this place.
These prisoners were captured by
Captain Stubs, Of the 9Th iowa They
had some 500 recruits for Price in
charge, who had just crossed the Usage
River, bat as Capt Stubs. had but a
small force he did not follow them.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

DEATH AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-
President Lincoln's son William died
at the White House on Thursday, aged
ii years. 1t is also said that the Prcsi-
dents youngest son is SO i'll as to pre-
clude the probability of his recovery.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

AZ sBr" Unconditional Surrender"
was the answer of Commodore Foots-
at Fort Henry, and Of Gen. Grant 1t
Fort Donelson. So it will be every.
where. "No compromise with traitors"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

rar1e = sS G1is ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19.
A special to the st. Louis Democrat,
dated Springfield, Mo-, 18TH. says !:
d" Gen. Curtis has driven the rebel army
beyond the Arkansas line. On Sunday
night we were sixty-nine miles south Of
Springfield. ~ tar
7o"The Federal flag now floats in Ar
kansas. $3.50 ~51FR teH- % -47i.ai.' Ell
el"Several skirmishes had taken place
in the defiles Of the mountains. We
had six wounded, and the enemy six.
teen killed and a large number wound
ed. - 1s bra i"1Haaa -. 81 stehi
1--WE have bagged a large number Of
prisoners. esq
LISA messenger says We are only a
short distance behind Prices main
body, and would chase him up the next
morning. When twenty miles out the
messenger heard heavy firing.
81" There is great abundance of for
age and provisions on the route except
flour. A train of sugar and beans
starts forward from here tonight.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

~ Three days after The Kentucky
Legislature assembled, Magoffin handed
in his message semi-treasonablc
document which gives great dissatis-
faction. The Senate refused to print
1000 copies of, it. i. ,GHasEe
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

@ Gen. Grant was nominated .
Major General on Wednesday. 1t is
said that his nomination will not be
confirmed until after the official reports
are received. ~ o htInaI.aa
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

sB Senator Wilson gave notice on
Wednesday that he would shortly in
troduce bill for the distribution Of
prizes among soldiers Of the United
States, who distinguish themselves in
battle. 'i'I-'
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

-. - 81 - al !,
!W- Whisky sells at Beaufort and
Hilton Head at SIS per gallon; matches,
25 cents per box; sweet potatoes, 5
cents per dozen; butter, IS cents per
pound, and so on. .aa ISL z7ssse73
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

eW Secretary Stanton has issued
an order thanking General Lander for
his energy in driving the rebels out Of
that section of Virginia under his mil.
itary Jurisdiction. = 80 ia "a
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

eRThe Secretary of the Navy has
sent a congratulatory letter to Co,nmo-
'dore Foote, and one to Commodore
-Goldsborough. The officers and men
respective commands are
also highly complimented for their he
roic achievements accomplished under
extraordinary circumstances, and, after
safmoantiing great and almost ,insuper-
able difficulties.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

& H The Senate Committee on Com
merce have unanimously reported bill
limiting the compensation of Collectors
of the Customs, Surveyors, Naval OH
GERS, and other officers employed Inthe
collection of customs to ten thousand
dollars, including what is received from
commissions, forfeitures, penalties, &c.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
, Opening Of the Ohio RaiIread.

Gen? Lander made a forced march
on Thursday night Of last week, sur
-prising, and breaking mp the rebel camp
al, Blooming Gap, killing thirteen; cap
turing seventeen commissioned officers
and forty FIVE privates, and losing but
two men aud six horses, He led the
attack in person, at the head ofbthe
First Virginia Cavalry This opens
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to
VEL 1s,9Hom Io1 .in9mlI6qa sie
hancock. 90 sFoffisaes Tssltf--asfH OH
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

2 = .
A, dispatch from Fortress Mon
roe says that Col Corcoran and 700
sotherprisoners have been liberated and
are hourly expected at Old Point.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

az o. J. Wise, son Of ex Gov.
Wise of Virgins, and one Of the Edi-
tors Of the Richmond Enquirer. WAS
killed at the battle of Roanoke Island
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

GEN. HALLECK TAKES CoaMAND.-
A special dispatch to the Chicago Tri-
6une says that Gen. Halleck left st.
Louis on the 10th to take the command
of our army on the Cumberland, in re-
Spouse tothe invitation of thirty thou,-
and Illinois boys in the field. ii'i
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
The Rebel Prisoners Arrive to take the
va I'D -ii-1f Oath.

The Rebel Prisoners Arrive to take the
XHi4 I'D $500 Oath.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10.
A special to the Times dated Cairo,
18th, Gays: .4.5 80
"Large numbers Of rebel prisoners
brought down yesterday belonged on
the Cumberland river, and as they
passed their homes looked wistfully for
some face Of recognition. Many were
under the impression they would be
paroled, when they found that they
were to be sent North they were ready
to take any oath. Two,thirds manites,
a desire to return to their allegiance
Some acknowledged they had been
humbngged in their present unfortun-
ate position, ...a.~....,.,..f.s.i 49,. ~
"Six thousand prisoners have al
ready arrived here, and others vii! be
brought down as soon as transportation
can be procured. - .f,;., s-a.i -
A special to the Tribune, Fort Don
sison 10th, says: "Two more regi-
ments were captured to- day east of the
sntrenchments, and number Of
troops have come in, and delivered
themselves up. r. ,..4ers.s..r 49,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
Letter from Colonel WILCOX to Senator
Chandler.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.

Senator chandler has received let.
ter from Col. Wilcox, who says that
himself and other prisoners at Colnm.
bus, S. c., are in good health, and their
condition has been rendered comforts.
BILE by the clothing received from the
United States authorities.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

a,ee#- Gen. Burnside, at last accounts,
was within thirty-tye miles of WeIden.
The Richmond Eaqxissr says the citi-
lzens Of the latter place were abandon
ing it, taking with them their negroes
and household goods.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

fsy Hon. C. NJ. Clay was eon6rnad
as Major General by the Senate, ON
Thursday last. :ss,-;s:....z-.--.-.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

N The first paper taken by the Of
ficers out of the pocket-book of the
especial representative of the New
York Herald" now in Fort McHenry,
was a pass admitting DR.. Ives at all
hours to the, War Department, signed
"George b. Mcclellan" = Chicago
Tribune.
The Chicago Journal pronounces
the above a whopping big falsehood,
manufactured out of whole cloth.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

.w Twenty car loads of prisoners
has arrived at Chicago. ~.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22
military Order for the Arrest Of Missouri
Rebels.

s".,, al, =, 49, ST.. Louis, Feb. H.,
Toe following genera. order has ast been
vd gl.OFrrcx PRovosr MARSHAL GESEnAL, H.
or-..-ei 8 Department of Missouri, Feb. II. J
To ensure the peace and welfare Of
loyal citizens in this Department, it is
ordered and enioined upon all citizens
that. they inform the Provost Marshal
General, or the nearest loyal Provost
Marshal, of the names and place OF res
idence Of all persons who have been IN
arms against the United States, or who
have actively aided the rebellion by
word or deed, or who have been guilty
Of any of the offenses referred to in a
circular issued from the headquarters
of the Major General commanding this
Department, dated February l4th.
The loyal Provost Marshals will
make due mqoiry into all such cases,
and order she arrest Of any such as
may be found to come within the pro.
visions of said circular. Any citizen
who may conceal or attempt to shield
any snch disloyal persons referred TO in
said circular. will be ear arrested and pun
isnsa ss;sossdf az dsaasBB. ussA nu G. rAsnAa;
Provost Marshal General
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

M A R r r ID.
On the 10Th iust by Rev s. h. D. Saln, at the
residence of David Ritter, Esq, III NAN y.
SPALDlNG, of LaGrange, TO MARI Z. kENIS-
TON Of the same town io- '-ss SafcSssoR
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-02-22

1tse -0f;oo "A rCARD.ois0 ,ssissrod
PAT FOR roUR FUN AND YoU WILL EATrEx BKrTnR..
If those gentlemen from Dowagisc, who he'd
teams IN my barn on ruesdAy night Of this week
while they were enjoying themselves 1t social 1t
c. SrASsEis, and forgot to call at the Captains
office and settle for the same, viii each leave their
little half dollar at ALwxRp's Book Ss6re, 70 pay
for their. accommodations and this advertisements
they win save me further trouble, sndos ths's
Humble servant,
.HHOT2EDOa KIND. SlAkE-
Blake House, Pokagon, Feb. 18th. 1882.