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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
CoIored Soldiers.

In the House of Representatives, on
the 18th inst, Hon. Thaddeus Stevens,
OF Pennsylvania, introduced, in SUBJ
stance, the following bill:
WHEREAS, The terms of enlistment
will soon expire, and as it is expedent
that soldies whose constitutions fit them
for the Southern campaign should be
employed, therefore be it enacted, the
President is hereby authorized and re-
quired to raise, equip, and organize
10000 persons of color, of African
descent, to serve five years; to be or
ganized as artillery, infantry and cav
airy; recruiting stations to be opened
either in the Northern or Southern
cities.
Mr.. Holman objected to the bill, and
moved to lay it on the table The
question was decided in the negative
yeas 81, nays s3.
On the motion of Mr.. Stevens, the
consideration of the bill was postponed
until Wednesday next week. Among
the yeas we notice the name of B. f.
Granger, of Mich.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

loyal citizens to sustain the Admins
tration, to restore a permanent and
honorable peace to the whole country ;
therefore.
Resolved, 1.-THE Senate concurring)
that we will sustain the National Ad.
ministration with all the means in our
power in all its efforts to quell the pres.
ent rebellion, and restore peace to the
Union.
Resolved, That we unreservedly ap
prove the Proclamation of the Presi
dent of the United States issued on the
first day of January, one thousand eigh,
hundred and sixtv-three, abolishine
slavery in the insurgent States and
districts OF the Union, believing it te
be measure demanded by the neces
sites of war, as well as by the soundes
dictates of humanity.
ResOtUed, That we are unalterably
opposed to any terms of compromise
or accommodation with the Rebels
while under arms and active in hostility
to the Government of the Union anC
on this we express but one sentiment
unconditional submission and obedi
ence to the Laws and Constitution o
the Union.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
NOTICE FOR MARCH.
TO Z III E. S lex
DIR. v. C. PRICE.
Analytical Physician,

Late of Buffalo Y Y will will be for consultation
on diseases generally at
NILES, BOND HOUSE, DURING SATUR-
DAY. TILL O'CLOCK, 9TH OF MARCH.
KALAMAZOO BURDlCK HOUSE. 4rB AND
5rH OF MARCH,
1t will be remembered that Dr. Price has visited
Niles, Kalamazoo and the other places in our State
regularly every few weeks for the past two wears
and will continue to do So All persons unable to
VISIT him can receive bis aid by addressing letter
to his
~ Residence, Waukegan ILL.,, where allletters
should be sent. 81
Or. Price devotes his whole time to the cure of
SCROFULA, RHEUMATISM, FITS. NERVOUS
MALADIES, FEMALE DIFFICULTIES. CEN
SUMPTION, THROAT, LIVER, HEART KID.
NEY AND ALL CHRONIC COMPLAINTS. Our
practice founded on truth, seventeen wears stand
ing, differs from eli o..hers. no trifng with buman
existence, sacrificing life by experiments. We
know upor examination the cause of disease and
remecsy needed to remove it, not by guessing. but
~ knowledge. No posons or barsh medicines to
lnJure the constitution, but mild and efficient No
making sick to nuke we'll, tearing down to build
up, abandoning business or starving-no giving
encouragement without prospect, coming once
never to be seen again, but honest in our dealings
frank III our opinions, moderate in our charges,
regular every few weeks in our visits We invite
investigation, claim not to know everything, or to
cure everybody, do claim TO reason and common
sense and to nine out of ten said to be incur
able We particularly request those who have tried
this scientific doctor. that respectable physician
boosted and advertised medicines, and doctors nm
til worn out and discouraged to call upon us costs
nothing,as consultation is free.
Dowagiac' Jan. l5thls6a oct23 27-y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
Congress SiOnal.

The principal event of last week has
been the discussion in the House on the
National Finances. Speeches have
been made by Messrs. Spaulding of n.
Y, Walker of Mass, Biddle of Pa.
Morrill, of VT Mr.. Salsbury's bill for
the discharge of State prisoners was
also up in the Senate, and was debated
by Mr.. Wilkinson. A spicy debate
also occurred in the Senate between
Messrs. Wade, Fesseuden, Wilson, &C.,
over West Point. The petition of W.
G. Jewett for foreign arbitration was
indefinitely postponed. A bill has been
introduced by Mr.. Wilson TO consoli
date the various regiments now in the
field. In the House, Thad. Stevens in.
troduced bill for the raising, arming
and equipping of an army Of 100000
Africans, which was postponed until
next ednesday. A resolution has
also been introduced to ratify and APP
prove the Presidents Proclamation.
and it was referred to the judiciary
Committee A debate between Messrs.
Vallandigham and Bingham of Ohio,
and Mr.. Wright of Pa, ends the list of
important Congressional transactions.
Diet Tribune.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
To Our Readers.

In consequence of the enormous advance in the
price of printing paper, we are compelled to re-
duce our size, or. following the example of our CO.
temporaries elsewhere, increase the price OF SUBJ
scription. We prefer doing the latter. Notice is
therefore given, that and after the lst of Janu-
airy next the price of subscription to the REPUB-
LIcAN will be 81 so per annum, if paid in advance.
If not paid until end of year so cents extra will be
charged. We are compelled to make this advance
to save ourself from loss-and we hope to see all
our patrons continue. II, however, any are dissat
isfed with this arrangement, and wish to discon-
tnue, their wishes will be complied WITH upon the
settlement of their arrearages. To those who have
paid in advance the paper will be furnished until
the expiration of the time for which they have paid
Those who are in for the paper if they will
pay on or before the LIST of January, will be charged
only with old rates-one dollar. New subscrlp-
lions can also commence prior to that time at one
dollar. Trusting that our patrons will fully aDpre
ciate the necessity for this course, we hope they
will still extend to us their confidence and pat
ronage.
Dowagiac, Nov 18th, 1862.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

Rev. Lyman Beecher, father OF til,
Beecher, died at his residence in Brook
Ign Y. Y, on Saturday of last week
aged eighty seven years. DIR. Beecher
SO long famous among American
preachers, was born Oct. II, l775, III
New Haven. His father was black
smith, and notable man of his day
his mother died few days after his
birth, and he was puny child, not ex.
pected to live. He grew mp, however.
on farm, was sent to college, where
he distinguished himself. less by his
scholarship than by vigorous powers
of argument; was graduated in 1898
pastor at East Hampton, Long Island,
with salary of $500 per annum.
In 1910 he removed to Litchfield,
Connecticut; in 1926 he removed to
Boston; in. 1882 he removed to Gin.
cinnati to take the Presidency of Lane
Theological Seminary, and fill at the
same time the pulpit of the Second
Presbyterian Church of that city. In
1852 he returned to Boston, and after.
wards removed to Brooklyn. He was
three times married, and was the father
of thirteen children. Of his first wife,
Roxana Foote-the mother of Catha-
rine, Edward, Mrs. Stowe, Charles and
Henry Ward-a woman of extraordi-
nary mind and equally extraordinary
requirements, the Doctor used to make
this remark: She was the only per-
son l ever met whom felt to be fully
my equal in an argument" They were
in the habit of reasoning together over
the tea table, on the prominent ques-
tiods of theology and philosophy.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
MOvEM ENTs ON THE RIPARIAN.

MOVEM ENTS ON THE RAPPAHAN.
MOCK.
The Pontoo'a Bridges to be 1hroscn
Across.-Mutiaay at Fort Sumter.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
New YORK, Jan. 20.
The World says letter from cor
respondent with the Army Of the Po-
tomac, states that the army is under
marching orders, with three days ra-
tions. Five pontoon brides are to be
thrown across the Rappahannock some
distance apart.
Lees army is composed of eight
large divisions. Jackson commands
the right, and Longstreet the left, com
prising five divisions. These are APP
parently stronger then ours comprising
a greater number Of brigades and reg
iments. 1t is uncertain whether their
total strength equals ours.
A desperate struggle is evidently
near. Stirring news may be expected
shortly.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

THE New SENATOR FROM PENN.
sYLvANIA.-Of Charles r. Buckalew
the New Senator from Pennsylvania,
the correspondent of the New York
Tribune speaks as follows: "He was
originally Wing, turning in with the
current in strong Democratic county,
working, cool, sardonic and a true
slave-loving demagogue, whose pam
phlet in favor of the minority ruling
a doctrine he never advocated so long
as his party were in the majority-is
the probable result of bis progress
during his recent mission to South
American despotisin."
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

VALUABLE TESTIMONIAL TO OUR
GovERNOR.--The officers i'm the civil
and Military departments of the State,
as well as other friends of Gov. Blair.
who esteem him not only as the CHIEF
Executive officer, but as friend and
citizen Of the State, have secured al
Mr.. s. Smiths jewelry store, splen
did and complete silver set service
worth over 5000, which is to be pre-
sented to his Excellency to-day at
Lansing. Among the articles are a tea
set, urn, large and elegant silver tray,
about three feet by two feet six inches,
upon which are the names of all the
donors. This article is beautifully
chased and the finest in the collection.
A beautiful silver pitcher. three ele-
ganily chased goblets, a splendid soup
ladie, a superb ice- water fountain. and
a small tray and other articles com
pleted the set. The pitcher bears the
inscription =" Presented to Austin
Blair, Governor of Michigan, Jan. lst,
1863" Upon the other articles is the
simple word, "Blair." This handsome
testimonial is well deserved, and the
Governor will cherish it as a memento
OF the esteem in. which he is held by
his many friends in the State.-Adv. d
Tribune.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
The State Legislature.

But very little of Importance has yet
been done at Lansing and the time has
been mostly occupied with the intro
duction of petitions and notices of bills.
Henry Miller, of Oakland county, has
contested the seat of Mr.. Donaldson
in very spicy protest, and the matter
has been referred to the Committee on
Elections. A Special Committee has
beer appointed in the Salt Interest,
consisting of Messrs. Jerome, Lamb
and Corbin.- Mr.. Wilson, Of Lapeer,
introduced in the House bill asking
for sixty days furlough for the It'll
Michigan on account of their gallantry;
which was referred to the Committee
on Federal Relations. A number of
petitions have been presented to both
bodies asking for the refunding of
bounties paid to volunteers, and the
levying of general tax for this pur-
this purpose, but no definite action has
been taken on this important subject,
aside from referring such bills to the
Judiciary Committee.
A bill has been introduced to permit
soldiers to vote, and referred to the
Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons.
In the House, Mr.. Morton of Monroe,
kas introduced resolution asking for
complete list of all volunteers, and
that each enlisted man be credited to
thecounty of which he lis aresident. The
resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on Militia. Mr.. Howell, Chair
man of the Committee on Federal Re-
lations, introduced in the House on the
l4th, series of resolutions, pledging
Michigan to an earnest support of all
energetic war measures, endorsing the
Emancipation Proclamation, and repu-
dating all compromise. This was or.
dered printed, as was also a resolution
TO construct telegraph line from Lam
sing to Owosso. Both branches are
working very industriously, and the
session bids fair to be very busy and
short one.
The following are the resolutions in
troduced by Mr.. Howell from the COM
mittee on Federal Relations:
Whereas, The present rebellion
threatens the peace and perpetuitY of
the Union of the States, and requires
The united efforts of all patriotic and
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
Republican State Convention,

A Republican State Convention to nominate a
candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, and
candidates for Regents of the University, &C., will
be held in the city of Detroit on Thursday the
twelfth day of February, 1868, at eleven O'Clock,
A. NJ.
The several counties will send two delegates for
each Representative in the lower branch OF the
Legislature and every organized county having
no representative will be entitled to one delegate
The following was adopted by the Republican
State Convention, Aug. ~, 1858:
ResolUed, That in the opinion this Convention,
the appointment of any individual to represent any
county in which he does not reside, should not be
recognized in any future Convention, and that the
Committee be instructed to make their calls for
all future conventions accordingly"
The counties of the upper Peninsula are excepted
from the resolution for this Convention, 81,
w. A. HOWARD, Chairman.
R.R. BEECHER. GEORGE JEROME,
E. BUELL. ID. MONROE,
WV. WOOLNOUGH, S. NJ. CUTCHEON,
Al TURNER, T. W. FERRY,
d. e. AUCKLAND, J. w. SANBORN,
ALEX. CAMPBELL, j. B. WALKER,
Rep. State Central Committee
IS. WOOD, Secretary.
Detroit, Jan. 18th, 1868.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

THANKS TO GENERAL BUTLER
The House by majority of more than
three to one refused to lay upon the ia
BILE Mr.. Hutchin's resolution of thanks
to Major Gen. Butler ''for his energetic,
able and humane administration
Of the Department of the Gulf" The
opposition came from eVallandigham
faction, and Mr.. Wickliffe, Of Kentuc-
XIV, intimated purpose to resist the
passage of the resolution. The uncon-
ditional loyal Members of Congress
heartily approve of the course of Gen.
Butler, and will sustain him by very
large majorities whenever permitted to
do so.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

PAY THE SOLDIERS FIRsT.-The
House of Representatives on Monday
passed resolution to the effect that
no more money should be paid to "any
civil officer of the Government until
every arrearage due to any regiment
in the service has been fully paid"
We regard this as one of the most sen,
sible acts of the present Congress,
and trust that it will be enforced. If
there is not sufficient money to pay all
the creditors of the Government, it is
no more than just that the soldiers who
do the fighting should enjoy prefer
ence over the politians and contractors
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

e Governor Andrew in his mes
sage says that Massachusetts has raised
$4,000 men for the war. The public
debt of the State is So, 1852, 900 the des-
ignated provision to meet which is So
100000. The disbursements of the
past year amounted to 81, 672,391. The
collections of revenue have been
promptly made, and the treasury pre-
sents a spectacle of prosperity and
strength usual only in peace.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
From Bnrnside,s Army.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, L

WASHINGTON, JAN 10, 1000.
Three weeks ago Burnside issued an
order for the troops 10 march with ten
days cooked rations within forty.eigh,
hours. The President countermanded
the order upon the representation OF
two officers Of Franklin's division who
came mp and declared to the President
that the army was SO demoralIzed that
if it fought it would be sure to be cut
to pieces.
General Burnside came up to know
the reason why bis order was counter
manded. Learning these facts he de
marded the names of the )fficers, but
vas refused, and then rendered his res
ignation.
The President wouldn't accept it
General Burnside has since learned the
names of the officers and will court
martial them.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
THEP ERFECTl0N of MECHANISM
THE MAGIC TIME OBSERVER,

DEIHG HUNTING AND OPEN FACE OR LADY's
ID OR GENTLEMAN's WATCH COMBINED wIrH
PATENT SELFwIYDING IMPROVEMENT
The New YORK ILLUSTRATED News the leading
pictorial paper of the United States, in its issue
of Jan. 10th. 1868, page l47, voluntarily says
We have been shown most pleasing novelty,
of which the HIBBARD Bros, of this city, are the
sole Importers 1t is called the " MAGIC TINE Oh
SERVER" and is hunting and open-face watch
combined This is one of the prettiest, most con-
venient, and decidedly the best and cheapest time
piece for general and reliable use, ever offered 1t
has within it and connected with its machinery its
own winding attachment, rendering a key entirely
unnecessary. The cases of this Watch are com.
posed of two metals, the outer one being fine Ii
carat gold 1t has the improved ruby action lever
movement, and is warranted an accurate time
piece
Price, superbly engraved. per case of hall
dozen, S204.00. Sample Watches in neat morocco
boxes. for those proposing to buy at wholesale,
49, sent by express. with bill payable on dilivery.
Soldiers must remit payment in advance, as we
cannot collect from those III the Army. Address,
HUBBARD BROS, & CO., SOLE IMPORTERS,
South Cor. Nassau John SITS. New York.
ian22-40w6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

sW@ The correspondent of the New
York Tribune with the Army of the
Potomac says the rebel pickets besiege
ours for papers containing the Eman-
cipation Proclamation. Their officers
who cross the river under flags of truce
make the same request. All through
the rebel lines the matter seems to ex-
cite peculiar and anxious curiosity.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
FROM PORT ROYAL.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 90

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ~.
The Enquirer has a Port Royal let
ter, dated the 18th, stating that six de-
ser;ers from Fort Sumter, Charleston,
arrived aboard the blockading vessels,
reporting that most of the garrison
threw down their arms, refusing to fight
under the Confederate flag.
They were half famished, their fam
lilies in want, owing to the non-receipt
of pay.
Other troops came and obliged them
to return to duty. Dissatisfaction
among the rebel troops is widespread.
They are worked day and night, half
starved and receive no pay.
The 'gunboat, Wishawakon recent
ly drove the rebels out of battery
on Branch Island. They returned and
put a shot in her which nearly sunk her.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

az A correspondent of the New
York Tribune, at Harrisburg, says
that force of rowdies from Philadel-
phia, armed with knives and pistols,
arrived at Harrisburg the night before
the election of United States Senator,
and the election of Buckalew seems to
have been made under their dictation.
The vote stood for Buckalew Demo
craft 65; for Cameron Republican,
es; VIM. D. Kelly Republican) l.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

eW The New York Legislature il
still at dead lock. The Republican
and Democrats are SO equally divided
that the candidate of neither can be
elected. A compromise is talked of,
giving the Clerk to the Democrats and
the Speaker to the Republicans, but
che Democrats won't listen to it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
THE MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR

The MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR
Massachusetts has honored herself by
sending back the fearless and talented
Chas. Sumner. A man of the most
extended legislative experience, OF
spotless character and great scholarly
attainments, he fills his place as no 9th
er one could, and reflects honor on his
State and country. His eloquent voice
will still he raised in defence of his
land and against treason and its abet-
tors.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22

sWT The ice with which the people
of Chicago are supplied is cut in the
"Basin," and contains an infusion of
every kind of filth, from sewer drain.
age to slaughter-house drippings. The
water is often crimson from the latter
cause. People of decent tastes had
better not have ice put into their drinks
at Chicago.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-22
The Soldiers to be Paid

It will rejoice the whole army, as well
as the friends of the soldiers at home,
to learn that the bill recently intro.
duced in Congress for the issue of sufi
cient legal tender Treasury notes to
pay the soldiers and sailors who are in
Government service all that is due
them, has become law, and that the
payments will now be made as soon as
possible.
Congress has very wisely declared
that the officers and soldiers who are in
the field, fighting the rebels, are the
worthiest creditors of the Government,
and must be paid in preference to all
others.
The failure Of the paymasters to
make their visits promptly in the army
naturally occasions serious complaint
and i'll feeling among the brave fellows
who are enduring the hardships and
dangers of the Southern campaign.
They should be as promptly paid as
each mouth comes round, and if there
is one thing more than another that the
Government should be especially care
ful of, it is to demonstrate to the SOL
diers its lively interest in their welfare
and its appreciation of their self-sacri-
fcing devotion TO the cause of the
country.