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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-05
The Seizure of the Rebel Rams.


The London Star gives the facts
concerning the seizure OF the Rebel
steam rams on the Mersey. On Thurs
day, Oct. 9th, revenue cutter convey
ed Custom House officer into the
Great Float, and put him on board of
the E7 Iousin. On Friday this pro-
ceeding was followed by the appear
ance of second Custom-hOuse officer,
who put "broad arrow" on the vessel,
and remained in charge of the ship.
About IL o'clock on Thursday night
the GOstdaok, under the command of
Lieut.. Cheek, acting leader to her Ma
jesty's ship Majestic, went into the
low water basin, which is not vet open
for vessels and remained on Friday and
Saturday. On Saturday morning Her
Majesty's ship Liverpool dropped from
her previous moorings and took posi-
tion in front of the entrance to the
Morpeth Dock, with her fires banked.
And her steam obviously up. In this
condition she lay all day, and general
opinion connected with her being in
this position belief that she, as well
as the Goshawk, was in readiness to
prevent the apprehended departure of
the FL Tousin. So far, however, as
present appearances warrant the con-
lecture, this precaution was unneces-
sary. The suspected vessel remains
moored alongside the Victoria wharf,
aud up to Saturday afternoon did not
appear in condition fit for sea. Dur
ing the whole of the early part of Sat
urday workmen were busily employed
in prosecuting the different processes
which would fit her for use. So far as
could be observed from the quay (no
admission was allowed on board) there
was no Government officer in charge
of the craft. and every thing appeared
to make progress in the usual way.
The ship is evidently powerful vessel.
She has, or rather preparations are be.
ing made for her to have, two cupola
turrets, which are far advanced in con-
struction. Her bnlwarks are made to
fall down outa ardIy, and she has two
portfolios in the stern, disagreeably
suggestive Of heavy a'stern. chase"
Her sides are evidently strong, and
appropriated ; but by far her most for
midable-looking character is derived
from her sullenly projecting prov.
The London Times in commenting
on the SEIZURE of the rams il, the Mer.
sey, says: i
at concers as all, however, that the
law should not be evsded, and that is
why the public had felt a species of
satisfaction in the detention of these
now famous steamers. 1t is not for us.
nor for any one, to PREJUDICE the deeis-
ion of the tribunal before which the
case will come. We are only glad to
find that hearing is now secure, and
that the SUSPECTED vessels will either
leave the Mersey with clean bills of
right or not leave at all. We should
like to see our shipbnilders- standing
boldly and openly upon their claims ss
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-05
ORGIA;
M WILLIAM WINTER.


Who cares for nothing alone is free;
(Sit down, good fellow, and drink with meD
With careless heart and a merry eye,
He will laugh at the world as the world goes by.
He laughs at power, and wealth and fame;
He laughs at virtue, he laughs at shame.
He laughs at hope. he laughs at fear;
At Memory's dead leaves. crisp and sere.
He laughs at the future. cold and dim;
No earth nor heaven is dear to him.
Oh, that is the comrade fit for me
He cries for nothing his soul is free
Free as the soul of the fragrant wine:
Sit down, good fellow, my heart is thine.
For heed no custom, creed, nor law;
care for nothing that ever saw.
In every city my cups OF aft;
And over my liquor riot aud laugh
I laugh like the cruel aud turbulent wave,
laugh In the church and laugh at the grave.
laugh at joy, and well know
That 1 merrily, merrily laugh at woe.
terribly laugh, with an oath and sneer,
When think that the hour of death is near.
For know that Death is a guest divine,
Who shall drink my blood as l drink this wine.
And He cares for nothing King is Hell
Come on. old fellow, and drink with me!
With you viii drink to the solemn Past.
Tboc oh tI,o c,,r, drain sho,,ld ba last
/ viii drink to the phantoms Of love and truth;
To ruined manhood and wasted youth.
1 drink to the woman who wrought my woe.
In the diamond morning Of long ago.
To heavenly face in sweet repose!
To the lily's snow and the blood of the rose!
To the splender caught from Orient skies,
That thrill to the dark of her hazel eyes;
Her large eyes, wild with the fire of the South
And the dewy wine of her warm, red mouth
will drink to the thought of better time
To innocence, gone like death bell chime
will drink to the shadow Of coming doom:
To the phantoms that wait in my lonely tomb!
Will drink to my soul, in its terrible mood
Dimly and solemnly understood .s.f,faa.
And, last Of all, to that Monarch of Sin,
Who has conquered that palace and reigns within
My song is passing: it flies away;
cannot tell is it night or day.
Ny heart is burnt aud blackened with pain,
And a horrible darkness brushes my brain.
Through awful chasms plunge and fall
Your hand, good fellow, die-that's all.
/ cannot see you-the end is nigh o. .--s-
But Wen laugh together before die aaa
Then cover me-wil youf-with grassy sod;
The feared of Man, the accursed of Godli
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Samples now ready. Every family wants suchss
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with terms, address HENRY HOWE, No. ILL.,.
Main St, Cincinnati. Ohio $500
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CASSAPOLIS. MICH.
TTHE undersigned has just opened thishouse for
Il the accommodation of the public It has
been thoroughly repaired and newly furnished
from parlor to kitchen. Mr. Custard intends to
keep first class hotel, and wiluse every endeavoI
to please. Prices to suit the times
o. S..CUSTARD.-
Cassapolis, August 1st, 1862.
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=sv .Iloi5 AYERS nlsia.al as.
sCATHARTIC PILLS 3

possess so many advantages over the other pun.
gatives in the market, and their superior virtues
are SO universally known, that we need not do
more .,..Tn to assure the public their quality l.
maintained cq.c,l to the lest it ever has BEEN
and that they may be depended on to do all
that they have ever done. l9a9B Eeg . mon
Prepared by j. c. AVER, III. D., & Co..
Lowell, Mass, and sold by -
Sold in Dowagiac by j. G. Howard and Ass
Huntington, and druggists generally. marl9-y1, -
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Fire, Rose, Salt Hheun
Scald Head, Sore Eyes.

From Aarvey Seeker, Esq, the able editor Of tho
"Our only child, about three years of age, was at
tackled by pinples on his forehead. They rapidly
spread until they formed loathsome and yirulent
sore, which covered his face, and actually blinded
bis eyes for some days, skilfui ply ican applied
parent effect For fifteen days we guarded his hands,
lest with them he should tear open the fostering and
corrupt wound which covered his whole face. Hav-
began giving your SARsAPARILLA, and applying
the iodde of potash lotion, as you direct The sore
began to heal when we had given the first bolte,
and was well when we had finished the second Ihe
child's eyelashes, which had come out grew again,
and he is as healthy and fair as any other Inc
whole neighborhood predicted that the child must
dien
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-05
Erysipelas--General Debility Purify th

DIR. AVER: seldom fail to remove Eruption and
.ScrQfitlous Sores by the persevering use of your
SARsAPARILLA, aud have just now cured an It
tack of Malignant Ergsipetds with it, No altsrnt
tive we possess equals the SARsAPARILLA you hare
supplied to the profession as well as to the people,
From J. E. Johnston Esq, WdkemaB, Ohio
my right arm, during which time tried all the eel
ebrated physicians could reach and took hundreds
of dollaIs worth of medicines. The ulcers were 90
bad that the cords became visible and the doctors
decided that my arm must be amputafed- began
taking your SARsAPARILLA. Took two bottles, and
am now as well and sound as anybody. Being in q
public place. my case is known to everybody in this
Community, and excites the wonder of all. :" az
From Hon. Henry Monro, If. p. p, Of Nesccasfze, C.
" a Ieadina member of the Canadian Parliament.
al have used your SARsAPARILLA In my family,
for general debility, and for purifying the blood,
with very beneficial results, and feel confidence In
commanding it to the afflicted" s-ne1l
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IT0.IT..g.kA Ayers;
SA.Es.Ss'sA'eP4RILLA
$780, FOR az4rDr Aq

sCRoFULA AND SCR0FuLoUS DIsEAsk&
From E1aeru .Edcs, a ireff-kn0scn merch01s q
OXFORD, Maine.
: ssI have sold large quantities of your SARsARAR-
lila but never yet one bottle which failed Of the
desired effect and full satisfaction to those who took
It. As fast people try it, they agree there has
been medicine like it before in our community"
Eruptions. Pimples. Blotchess Pustules,
Ulcers, Sores, and all Diseases OF the ekin.
From ReU. Ro5t. Sfraffon, Bristol, England
add my testimony to that you publish of the me-
dicinaI virtues Of your SAReAPARILLA. My daugh-
ter aged ten had an affecting humor in her eSfs,
ewes and hair for years. which we were unable 70
egure until we tried your SARsAPARxLLA. She haD
been we'll for some months" .lrkitr; d sltss-
From Mrs. JANE E. Rice, a soe1 knoUS and msch-
ssaevaed Ia5, on Dea,7isUile, Cape Nag Co., M
- NV daughter has suffered for year past WIN .
scrof,;Ious ERUPTION, which was very tToubles0ne-
Nofing aforded any relief until we tried yoas SAn-
sAPARiLLA which soon completely cured her"
From Charles cage Esq, Of the ridefy knoscn trn
Of Came M,ty7-av & Co., imdntV1cfureTs o. eno0s-
eIied gsdpers in Nashua, ". H. .-,-x
81 had for several years very troublesome ~,
NOR in INV face which grew constantly worse unnt
il disfgured my features and became an intoeispi
affection. tried almost everything man coald o.
both advice and medicine, but without any .ehTh
whatever, until took your SARsAfAkiL,1lA. q -
Immediately made my face worse, as you tolo ms =, -
might for time; but in few weeks the new SKID
began 20 form under the blotches, and conunuso
until my face is as smooth as anybooy sne -
without any symptoms of the disease that -"
Of enjoy perfect health, and without doubt owe
II to your SARsAPARILLA.n go Il l. . Il
6rvainalaa Gonoro1 r1,b,1;x-- D1pifv thu
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svphilis and Mercurial Disease.


From Dr. Hiram Slodt, Of st. Louis, Aissousj.
81 find your SARsAPARILLA more efectuaI
remedy for the secondary symptoms OF SEphstss,
and for syphitic disease than any other we possess
best medicines we have" 4'-34
From 4. j. French, AZ. d., eminent physician ~
Laurence, MGss., arho Is prominent member Of
the Legislature Of Massachusetts.
sARsAPARlLLA an excellent remedy for Syphilis,.
both of the primary and secondary type, and erect
ual in that too obstinate to yield to
other remedies. do not know what We can en-
poy with more certainty Of success, where power
full alternative Is required"
Mr.. CAds. S. Fan Lieu, Of NeU BrunsucEr ~. ~
had dreadful ulcers his legs caused by thu abuse
ofmercury, nsercitriGI disease which grew more-
remedy treatment that could be applied until the
persevering use of AYERS SARsAPARTLLk relieved
him. Few cases can be found more inyeterate and
distressing than this and it took several dozen bot
ties to cure him. ~
Leucorrhna, Whites, Female Weakness,
are generally produced by internal Screflos UieesS
alton, and are very often cured by the Alternative
effect of this SARsAPA RILLA. Some cases require,
however, in aid Of the SARsAPARILLA. the skilfpf
application of local remedies.
From the sceli-kno,ca and tridelg-ceietrdted DR..
Jacob Morrill,, Of Cincinnati.
al have found your SARsAPARILLA an excellent
Alternative in diseases of females. Many Of ir-
regularity, Leucorrhga, Internal liberation, and
local debility arising from the scrofulons diathess,
have yielded to it, and there are few that do notf
when its effect is properly aided by local treatment"
Il lady, anaciAing to GlloU the publication Of her
name acrites: - tr-.-r'-ff
"My daughter and myself have heen cured Of Q
very debditaipg LeScOrIhea Of long Standing By
rheumatism. 0out. Liver Complaint, Dyur
pepsia. Heart Disease, Neuralgia,
when caused by Scrofaia in the system are rapidly
cured BY this Ext. sSARsAPARILLA. s.ae.fa tsxlrSl
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livery body should know if they 90 not
u already, that they can buy an EA'ra nea'y'
Full Trimmed senrC1l aH .ii8.tv
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-05

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 Stoves warranted heavier castings than any in
market Being Manufacturers Agent and having
laid in my stock before the advance In STOVES
can offer ~ salt ,faall
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-05

Who caress for nothing alone is free;
(Sit down. good fellow, and drink with meD
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-12-09
Am 9nterestimg Story.
DVENTURES IN THE WRONG HOUSE.
BY DIR. D. MONTGOMERY BIRD.
IcoNTINUED.1

CONTINUED.
But had the advantage of him. and was
nearest the door. just as the scheming
Susan, alarmed at the hustle, came running
into the room with light but at the sight
of me was so terrified, that both she and
her light dropped on the floor together, the
latter going out in the fall SO that had
lust time to notice that she was a buXom
wcnch of eighteen or twenty, that the door
was left wide open, and that the passage to
which it led was an exact counter part OF
that in the clearinghouse on which my
chamber lay to which, therefore, | felt
could now make my way without further
trouble. 1t was under a sudden impulse,
and with the idea of Furnishing the treacher-
GUS chambermaid, that as ! stepped out,
closed and locked the door, for felt the
key was on the outside, and so left her and
Jimmy TO settle their difficulties as they
might.
felt along the passage for tho third door,
which had no doubt led into my chamber.
| reached it, and was in the act of scratch
ing about with my fingers for the door
knob, when the door was opened, and to
my unuttcrable confusion, | was seized by
young female, who, drawing me immedi-
ately in, and, closing the door, said, with a
voice broken by merriment:
GLOW quick you are All dressed al
ready What an immense big boy you
make Where did you get such maSniii-
cent whiskers?'
1t was now that the idea first burst upon
me that | had got into the wrong house
for saw at a glance that this was none of
my chamber. 1t was lady's boudoir, or
ante-room to sleeping apartment from the
open door of which latter apartment came
dim ray of light, by which it was Obscure
| ly Illuminated. There was just light enough
to make ont objects, to discover my extra
ordinary blunder, to see Tor part OF this,
perhaps was fancied,) that my new friend,
who received me so warmly ana Familiarity,
was a young lady, irresistibly charming and
! beautiful. Oh what voice she had and
! the touch of her hand set me beside myself,
while her expressions made it apparent
that she was the fair incognita, Susan's en-
ployer, and that she had taken me for SUI
san dressed in mems apparel.
Where did you get such magnlhcent
whiskers I" she cried? and she actually
pulled them with her fingers, in pure admi.
ration. IL never could have believed,
she continued, laughing, "you could be so
changed by clothes that yen would make
such beautiful young man. ! declare,
feel as if | wanted you to make love to me.
There was no resisting such an appeal as
that. | Immediately clasped her in my
arms, aud ravished kiss from her lips, by
which she was thrown almost into convul
sions Of laughter.
"Out, you huzzyr' men are not SO impu
dent. Bless me don't be so ridiculous
There. now, that's enough! But ! wish
might light on some handsome young fel
low for a sweetheart. wonder how shall
look in boys elothesl Bat come along
and help me for shall never get the queel
things on without assistance"
And here the beautiful creature made a
if she would have pulled me along into th'
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-12-09

by the important question" Do you, James
J. Smith, take this woman TO be your we'd
ded wife," SC. At that moment | was
struck with the enormous absurdity Of
taking such leap in the dark--of marrying
q woman, who, for all could tell might
bc -. But as was going to bolt (for
truly that was the impulse then upon mel,
caught u view of the brides face, stealing
over me an upturned glance, so full Of
goodness, purity, affection, and Heaven
knows what other divine qualities, that fear
changed to rapture, and I uttered the I'M
portant Yes with oil the emphasis Of
resolution.
How | quickened into life now, and
prickcd up my cars to hear my wife's name.
do you, Ellen Brown"
| felt as if struck by forty jar charge Of
electricity. The name confounded, with
out illuminating me. In truth had no time
for comparing facts and making inferences
for Just rs the clergyman breathed the ex-
pected name OF my charmer, the door flew
open, and man rushed in, hastily exclaim-
ing
Hold hold forbid the banns !"
CONCLUDED NEXT wEEK1
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-12-09

A RouGH IIINT.--I was acquainted with
n well disposed young gentleman of large
fortune, whose ony v fault was the habit of
swearing-such II habit that he often de-
clared he would give half his fortune to be
rid of it. This desire came TO the ears of u
Quaker who thereupon had an interview
with the young gentleman and said:
81 can cure thee of that bad habit"
Whereupon the youth caught hold of tho
Quakcr's hand and gave it hearty shake,
saying:
"How can you perform the miracle2 2"
al can tell thee. see that thou art
about my size nobody will know thee
thou shalt come to my house, put on the
cooked hat, tho coat without buttons, tho
knee.breeches, the shoe-buckles and thou
shalt find that the strangeneso OF the dress
will have such an effect on thee when thou
art going to talk, that it will restrain thee
from swearing-as thou perhaps knowest,
my friend, that we Quakers never swear"
The young man cheerfully assented to tho
proposal, and accompanied the Quaker to
his home where, after changing his clothes,
he took his departure in the garb of
Quaker and went on his way rejoicing
The reriod of the young mans tour elapsed
and the Quaker, all anxiety, started to meet
him Having met him he said
"Well friend, how hast thou got on?"
Every well" replied the young man.
Hast thou sworn SO much with that
coat on 7"
The young man, rubbing the sleeves of
his coat, replied:
" Certainly moi but fol! a-great incli-
nation to lie!
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Wall Paper.

A VERY LARGE STOCK of WALL and
"A WINDOW PAPER, just received at the
Drug Store, which we will sell at the very lowest
figure. -,,
ParryshaTs, ApFl q.
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The Gyastalian .fnnnt.
For the Perrysburg Journal.l
VALLANDIGHAM'S DREAM.

In slumbcrs of midnight vallandigham lay,
His easement swung back at the sport Of the
wind;
But watch-worn and weary, his cares flew away,
AS the honor of Governor danced in his mind.
He dreamed of his home, and his own native
bowers,
And news he expected on 0ctober's mora
Each scene gaily painted by Fancy with flowers,
Restoring each rosebud but hiding the thora.
Then Fancy, her magical pinions spread wide,
In ecstacy bade c. l.. Nallandigham rise
Now far, far behind him Old Canadas glide,
And the Governors mansion blesses his eyes.
The heart of the sleeper beats high in his breast,
Joy quickens his pulse-al his watching" is
DER;
4 murmur of happiness steals through his rest
"Copperheads you elect mel ask for no
| more !"
| view
Ah what is that sound that now comes to his
ears?
'Tis the true Union flag-the Red, White and Blue
-.
IIe sprinrs from his bod and he pocs To tho door
Amazcmcnt copCronts him with images dire;
Wrecked bv bis treason. he is drincd ashore
His traorous plans have been tried in the fire.
The votes cast for Brongh so unanimously swell
| In vain the base traitor calls on his brcthrcr
| to soyr.
And the shouts of the loyal are ringing his knel,
Grave.
|
Oh, Vallandigham! wo TO thy dream Of delight
In darkness dissolvcs thy gay frost-work o
| bliss;
Where now are thy prospects of coffee" S,
bright?
Your own words have betrayed you like Judas
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Selett 9tlistellanp.

A CoPPERnEAD CARTRIDGE.--On the morn
ing of election day, u Warhoe County OIL
cial made his appearance in Gaena, with
hugo roll of Copperhead tickets, and mme-
diatcly cast about to find some one Of his
own stripe, to whom he could safely intrust
them for distribution, and having looked all
over town, and failing to find any one anx-
ious to perform the arduous and patriotic
duty, he was about to despair of accomplish
ing the object of bis mission, when to his
great delight. he discovered an homJre in
whose "phiz" hc thought he discovered iu-
dications of verdigrisl sitting perched up,
and apparently halt asleep, in front of tho
Young American Saloon. He approached
said homJre cautiously and in hurried
and excited manner, accosted him with, 81
say, W., l wish you'd take these tickets
and cut them and distribute them for me-"
Certainly III do it with pleasure"
said W.
"Well, don't let anybody have any, I'M
less they uso them" said Mr.. Official, sup
posing he was properly understood.
"Of course | won't. DO you suppose
came to this country boxed up?" replied
| W., with glance that seemed to assure tho
official that he was all right.
Satisfactory T. exclaimed Mr.. Official,
as he turned his horse to 60. But he was
scarcely out of sight before W., with a
sharp jack-knife, had "cut" the tickets,
first diagonally, then cross-wise, then into
pieces well ornamonted with notches, points
and scalops, in every conceivable fantastic
shape and as the cannon was about being
loaded to herald tho first one hundred
straight Union tickets deposited in the bal
lotbox, w. gathered the fragments thrust
them into the gun, and rammed it full to
the muzzlo. The match was applied, and
thus were one thousand useless Copper
head tickets distributed"
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-12-09

SCENE ~ \ -Strdager--Say, have
you good strong porter abOat the house
Clerk - eagerly Yes, we have the
strongest one in the State.
StrdHger-Is he intelligent2
Czerk-0h, yes, quite intelligent for
porter, we think.
SraNger-One point more. DO you con-
slider him fearless--that is, bold, eoura-
geous?
Cleyk-As for that matter, know ne is !;
he would not be afraid of the devil himself
StrdR9er-Now, Mr.. Clerk, if your por-
ter is intelligent enough to find room No
l07, fearless enough TO enter, and strong
enough to get my trunk away from the bed
bugs, | would like 10 have him bring il
down.