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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
Gen. Burnside,s Resignation.

The Detroit Advertiser & Tribune,
says that at is now definitely known
that Gen. Foster is to supersede Burn.
side in Eas, Tennessee. 1t will be re-
membered that he was one of Burn
sides division commanders in the first
expedition ito the North Carolina coast,
and was an active participation in the
successes of that General, both at
Roanoke Island and Newbern. He has
of late been in charge Of the Depart
ment of North Carolina, now turned
over to Gen. Butler. The news from
East Tennessee is not the most encour-
aging, Burnside's outposts having been
Withdrawn to the vicinity of Knoxville,
whereas our forces have lately occupied
points so miles or more east of that
place. We infer that the rebels are
concentrating their forces in an attempt
to crash Burnside's army, and that
General is concentrating his in order
to resist them more effectually. 1t will
be observed, also, that through guerrll-
la parties, the rebels are attempting to
cut off his supplies by intercepting
trains at Cumberland Gap.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
RICHMOND MARKETS.
OCTOBER %. 1868

OCTOBER %, 1868.
WHEAT-The receipts for wheat con-
time very light and prices are without
change. We quote at IS per bushel,
Government price will command 81 to
ST. outside.
FLOUR.-We note sales of country
at $50 for superfine, Extra $50 and
Family $50. Very scarce and in great
demand.
ONIoNs.-$l6 per bushel.
RYE.-$6 per bushel.
OATs.-Sales at SIS O. SIS 25 per
bushel.
HAY.-Baled hay brings So to So so
per hundred pounds. Oats and fodder
ditto.
LIME.-$9 per barrel.
GRoCERIEs.-We quote brown sugar
a: So Is "a So S5. Molasses, $l4 to
SIS per gallon. Coffee, 81 to So so.
Rice, "a to % cents. Salt SIS to 60
cents. Cotton yarns, 81 SO to 81 60
per pound. Sombrero guano, $40 per
ton. Ground plaster, $40 per ton.
Corn whiskey, sSl to $50 per gallon.
Rye whiskey, $50 to $40. Apple
brandy, $2s to sa5. Copperas, 100.
Country soap, 60 to 90 cents per fb.
Lard, 81 IS. Butter, So to So so.
Tallow candles, So to So 25. Wool,
81 SO to SIS so. Tea, So to SIS.
BEEswLx.-$2 so per pound.
TALLow.-$2 so per pound.
PLANK.-Sales last week of Virginia
pine plank, at $50 per thousand, board
measure.
WOoD.-Pine wood, $50 per cord
oak wood, $35 to $3s per cord, on the
| Basin bank.
SEEDS. = Glover, $40 per bushel
Orchard Grass, So Flaxseed, 81. Nc
Timothy-nominally quotable at $45
FINANCIAL.
GOLD is inactive, but we may still
quote at $40 so premium buying rate
and at 81 so selling rate.
SILvER.-Buying rate, SO premium
selling rate $40.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with established usage and be-
cause il is eminently fit that an enlightened and
Christian people should make frequent and public
acknowledgement of their humble dependence
upon Almighty God for all the blessings of life.
do hereby appoint Thursday the 26th day of No
ceDs6e5 instant, as day of Praise. Thanksgiving
and Prayer, and recommend that suspending all
the ordinary business, the people of this State do
assemble IN their places of public Worship in their
houses and by the family fireside, and keep this
day as becomes them with reverence and gratitude
towards our Heavenly Father, and with sincere
and hearty good will towards our fellow-men. Let
the indy affections which unite the families to-
gether receive new and STR niger impulse from
the good cheer of this day and in the midst of
our abundance let not forget the broken-hearted
and the poor Many of our people will be absent
from the religious and social gatherings of this
Thanksgiving dwelling in tents and in the open
field. In arms galanty defending our heritage of
Liberty, our homes and our pro erty. Let the
united prayers of the whole people arise to the
God OF battle for them, that He will give them vic
tory and the Nation rec tabshed unity and peace.
That He will shield from want and sorrow the fam
lilies of these heroic soldiers, and that He will
comfort those who mourn for the heroic dead in the
camp, the hospital, and on the battlefield
The people of Michigan have been prospered In
business during the year, that is past beyond all
pS eyions example. Let them be thankful; but
put away pride and the nordinate love of gam,
which leads us too often to make merchandise OF
the most sacred causes. Let observe this day
with humility, truthfuness and honesty towards
ourselves our fellows aud our Creator
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused to be affixed the great seal of
Ir Q the State, at the city of Lansing, this I'd
| 10 day of November, in the year of our Lord
thousand eight hundred and sixty
three.
AUSTIN BLAIR.
By the Governor
JAMES b. PORTER. Seen etary of State.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
The Next Congress.

The first session of the new Con-
gress commences three weeks from
next Monday. The Senate will have
a very large Administration majority.
The House, according to the latest &C
counts, adding the Maryland members
just elected, and conceding the entire
Kentucky delegation to the Opposition,
will stand: Administration members
81; Opposition 81. A member is to be
elected in Delaware on Tuesday next,
when the Administration candidate in
all probability will be successful. In
matters pertaining to vigorous prose
cution of the war, all of the Kentucky
delegation and many of those classed
as Democrats may be depended upon
to vote on the side of the Administra.
ton.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
The Situation.

On the map of the United States
draw a line from Chattanooga, in Tenn
essee, to Fredericksburg, in Virginia,
taking Knoxville en- route. This is the
line occupied by the army of the Union,
gradually and strongly pressing in upon
the very heart of the Confederacy. OF
this grand army, Gen. Thomas has the
right, Burnside the centre, and Meade
the left. The present aspect of the
campaign justifies this peculiar state
ment. E1 IE8
The rebels have been feeling for a
week point in the line and have evil
IDENTIFY found it with Burnside, since
the enemy's force in his front has
strengthened and two moderately Sc
we're blows have been dealt him. But
this movement to the centre has been
done by the rebels at the expense OF
power in Virginia, and it has become
Gen. Meade's hour to attend to that.
He does not propose to set down on the
Potomac spectator of fight else
where, and his time for the rebels to
come back and fight him. 5i3 -.
Late movements in Virginia have
been precipitated by the positive infor-
nation which had reached w ashington
recently that Gen. Lees army was re-
duced to less than 10000 men, on &C.
count of the large detachments which
had been sent by him to operate against
Gen. Burnside in the East Tennessee.
Preliminary to Lees movement west.
ward came his feint northward to des.
troy the railroads and stave off, if pos.
sible, any advance on our part. The
game did not win. Gen. Meade is now
at Fredericksburg, within sixty miles
of the rebels capital. This skillful Of
fensive movement of our left will
speedily tell for the relief of the centre
for there will be a hurried recall of
rebel troops back from East Tennessee
to save their capital.
Meanwhile Gen. Grant on the right
of this line is not idle. Hooker and
Sherman are sweeping out around
Bragg's left flank. Any day may bring
on battle, and indeed three or four
ultaneously on this great extended line
of battle. On this gage of battle the
rebellion has laid its last stake. If de
feated in these fields the great conspira
cy will be at an eud, to be heard of nc
more save in sullen and sulky frag
ments.-C Chicago Tribune.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
The Canada Scare.

The Lake Erie sensation an account
of which is published in this issue, is
over, and the worst sacred parties
are doubtless the rebels, who have
filed their Canadian entertainers with
an alarm worse than that of Dame
Darlington when she saw Isaac prepar-
ing to touch off rocket in the parlor
at neighbours boy over the way. Can
ada has regard for her carpets, and
hereafter her visitors must be very still
or they will be turned out in disgrace.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
Rebel News.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Late rebel
papers are received. The Richmond
E:cdniner of the 1lth, says that their
army was quietly awaiting an attack
from Meade. Ii was thought that he
would make flank movement tow ards
Fredericksburg. The E:caniner of
the 9th foreshadows another retreat OF
Bragg, andspeaks of disagreements and
discords in the councils of their West.
ern army.
The Examiner of the 10th saws that
Meade has inflicted terrible blow on
Lee. In Western Virginia, the disas.
ter to EchoIs' command shows the ene-
my are active, and apprehensions are
felt for the safety of the railroad. In
North Carolina the enemy has landed
large force at Winston, and threaten
the southern line of the railroad al
Weldon. On the Peninsula, the enemy
are reported landing large forces a,
Newport News.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
w-General Banks expedition is a

sW General Banks expedition is at
last heard from, u landing having been
made on the Rio Grande. This river,
it will be remembered, forms the boun-
Diary line between Texas and Mexico,
Brownsville, protected by Fort Brown,
about ten miles up from the mouth, has
of late been an important entreport for
rebel trade. The rebels, however, seem
to have taken no steps to defend it, but
upon the appearance of Banks feet
destroyed the Notifications and endeav-
ored to burn the town. This the loyal
citizens tried to prevent, when severe
street fight ensued. With the Rio
Grande as base of operations, we
may now look for the speedy conquest
of Texas by Gen. Banks.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

How To DETECT COUNTERFEIT
FIFTY CENT POSTAL CURRENCY
There is much spurious postal currency
in circulation, it becomes matter of
interest to know how to detect it. On
the counterfeit the final E." in the
words " United States Postage "over
the head of Washington, is dropped,
and the letter asp in the word +" Treas
urers," extends higher up than the
other letters. Another test is that, in
the spurious, the 'sy" in the word "De
pository," does not touch the border or
the back of the note. ssssTs
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
CHARLESTON. The Arnav

CHARLESTON. - The Arnay and
Many Journal says that the reason of
the concentration of fire for the reduc-
ton of Fort Sumter, already so thor.
oughly ruined, is that the little island
on which the fort stands or stood is OF
commanding Importance as place OF
refuge for any of the iron .clads which
may be disabled after entering the har-
Dor. The possession of the ruins of
the fort was therefore necessary pre-
liminary. The same journal says that
facts in its possession, unsuitable for
publication, ''inspire the best hopes oil
the success of the grand combined
land and naval attack. The nature OF
the distractions to the harbor, which
have always been the bugbear to the
fleet, is now thoroughly understood"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

A NEW WILDCAT.-The Monroe
Commercial states that a bank has
started in that city with the old charter,
and under the name, of the Lake Erie
and River Raisin Railway Company.
A few of its bills have obtained circu.
lation. The bills are very neatly en-
graved, the backs printed in green, to
resemble as closely as possible, our Ma.
tional currency. The signature of
j. @. Adams appears as President, and
that of G. Luce as Secretary. The
bills represent that the institution has a
capital of 800, 200, but whether it is SO
many cents or dollars is not stated.
That feline will have a hard road to
travel. -
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
The New Policy of the War.

In giving Freedom to the Slaves, ace ensure Free
dom TO the Free, honorable alike in mhat ere gire
and 'chat scs receirs. WeshaU MOLLY sare or mean,
ly lose the last best hope Of earth. Other means
may succeed this could not fail. Thecay ispIasn,
peaceful, generous, just. Il scay srhieh # foIo'ced,
the ~orld s0il foreue applaud, and God must for
srer 6Iess.-President Lincoln's Message, December
lst, 1862
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

We also understand that the board
passed resolution recommending the
Supervisors to call meetings in the sew
eral towns for the purpose of making
special efforts to fill the quota of this
county.
From notice in this issue, it will be
seen that meeting will be held at
Pokagon Side Track tomorrow eve-
ming. 1t is to be hoped that all who
feel an interest in averting a draft in
this township will be present.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

az General Meade's report of the
battle of Gettysburg has been pub
lished. He states that the Federal cas-
ualties amounted to about 5000 killed,
$4,000 wounded and 5000 missing.
The rebels suffered loss of between
$4,000 and $4,000 prisoners. m
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

"a Another terrible steamboat ca<-
lamity has occurred on the Mississippi
The steamer Sunnyside was burned on,
the morning of 18th instant, 20 miles
below New Madrid. Thirty lives were
lost. "a ------7.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

sW Advices from Charleston say
there is no material change in the stu
alton. Federal advices predict the
capture of the city in the course of a
few weeks. 6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
Richmond markets.

We are indebted to Lieut. G. w.
Thorp, 1st U. S. Sharpshooters, army
of the Potomac, for the following list
of prices taken from late Richmond
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, November 18th, 1858.
The Flour market to-day ruled dull with light
sales of Winter Extras at IS 500$7 80, and
Spring Extras at s. 15@$5 60.
The Wheat market ruled 6rmer and prices ad..
vanced &c. y bushel with light sales Of no. fred
at 81 l11<a1 Is; no. Spring. 81 o75<asl o.; no T.
Q Spring, $lo2aslo4, and Rejected Spring at sse.
the market closing steady at sos for winter ~.
oeipts no. and 81 o. for winter receipts no. In
store. ai19.
Corn was in fair demand about &c. better. with
light sales of no. at sscass1lc., and no. ct
5c.aS51<c. the market closing firm.
Oats were dull and lower, with light sales Of no.
at CSC a631<c and no. at COO. a6lc closing dull
at CSC for no. l.
Freights are dull at &c for wheat to Buffalo, and
| tOc for wheat to Oswego.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19


Red-No. /, 81 90; No. 2, q 10 per
bushel.
CoRS-Cob-new SOC. y IS q old IS p 10 Ds>
" Shelled, zoe y bushel. ~ 81, -
OATs-52@55c y bushel. IS 49,
BARLEY-$1 90 y bushel. ss4 Ass. 49,.
BEANs-$1 25@sl rs y bushel.
CLovER-.EED-s6 90 per bushel s,g - =.
WooL-65@6S per b .-i,sg
HrDEs-Green-71zc@ Sc. per ID
Dry-1S@15 per b
PELrs-$1 90 q 81 so each
PoTAroEs-40@5O per bushel
ONIoNs-$1 25 per busheI .-,n ,G
CABBAGE-$S 5O@s4 90 per hundred
APPLEs-Green-$1 20@S1 40 per barrel
dried-Sl 40 per bushel
PEAcHEs-dried-15c peared; &c unpeared p b
CRANBERRrEs-2.5oc. per bushel.
BUrrER-ls@2oc per b .1 s. $50
CHEEsE-121zc per b .les .7lsia Isls
LARD-10c per b lszs,
TALLow-9c per fb
EGGs-15c per dozen
LIVE HOSES 5o@s4 90 per cwt.
CArrLE-$2 0o@2 so per cvtt
LuMBER-dry whitewood-$13 0o@l5 90 per II
green whtewood-$l0 00@l2O0 per -
WooD-s2 0O@s2 SO per cord s,
HAr-s6 OO@ss 90 perton
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
LATER AND IMPORTANT.

We are informed by the military au-
thorities that there is no occasion for
alarm, and that all necessary precau-
tiOns are being taken. The Govern
ment is fully informed of any such reb-
ell movements, if any snch exist, and
will not be caught unawares.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
DowAGIAC FAMILY MARKETING.

SUGAR-Cuba 10 @ IA; crushed, powdered
and granuIated, 1871 coffee. A, II coffee, B,
16;
LEO @ LIS; Japan, LIS Black, lilo q las.
COFFEE-Rio, IS @:sS java, 40 g as gsesoa
25@31. t-s5l
RICE-10c. A
sPICE-Pepper, SIX q 40; Allspice. SIX q 20;
ginger, 25; cassia IS; cloves, IS @ 80.
CHEESE-Country, Is Hamburg, 1sc.
BUTTER Fresh'R Roll, %; Packed, 20,
EGGS-lsc
LARD-l21Sc ,s-.4.
OILs-Kerosene, rs q so; Lard LIS, Linseed,
FISH-Mackerel, 1oc per h, No. 1. Kits, 2.5oS
No, /. kits 225 White6sh, &c. per b. Csd-
fish Sc. per b.
FRUITS Apples, 4oc. per bushel, un-
paired 1Oc peared 1sc. Dried Apples Sc. per b,
impaired Peaches &c. pealed
CRANBERRIES-3.00 per bushel. 81
Is Raisins, per Box, $500; per b. SOC
POULTRY-Dressed Chickens, &c. Dressed Tur.
keys SC. @
BUTCHERS MEAT-Beef Quarters, $50 a 500;
cut meats common, 4, q s; Best, I, a 8:
Salt Pork, per b. 10 Sugar Cured Hams.
1919.
SALT-per sack, 14fb, Csc; per. bushel, 75c; per.
Barrel, 1925. i-
FLOUR-Red wheat per- Dbl. s.75; Il Dbl. sacks,
LIS
FLOUR-White Wheat per, Dbl. SIS; q Dbl.
sacks 100. - - g. slasif- t.-s-s
FLOUR-Buckwheatp per cwt. 400; Corn Meal 400
VEGETABLES-Potat 6oc per bushel Onions,
1.5o per Bushel; cabbage SC. q &C. per head.
Turnips, Csc. per Bushel.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19


DETROIT, November 18th, 1858.
FLouR-Superier mostly nominal at a range OF.
S. 25@6 rs; high extra, Sc oo@$6 l21i extra,
IS 62@$5 81.
WAEAr-Market dull; the only sales were ear
no. white at 1890; a car no. do. at d. and II.
elevator at 105c and 500 bushels no. 2 red, same
elevator, at 12oc. More no. white could have
been sold at $780,. Et
CoRN-Quiet and steady. A sale Of 500 bushels
at CSC. f. o. b. Five more cars were offered ~
same, without buyers. faa ..s,-
EOArs-Not much demand, with moderate stock
Market firm at 64c.
BARLEr-The range is 81 se@$2 80, the latter
an extreme figure.
DRESSED HoGs-Command a 5o@$6 90. Very.
little doing, on account of the soft weather.
ApPLEs-SeIling at 81 25@s1 rs per barrel.
Dried 1850 per bushel.
EeGs-Fresh 1Sc. @20c.. $3.50
DRESSED BEEF-s2 5o@ss so per cwt. II
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19
E RCIAL,
DOwagiac Price Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLYBY taH'
ANDREWS & COOPER, Z
Produce and Commission Merchants.
ALSO, DEALERS IN

ALSO, DEALERS IN s- b.
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
FRONT STREET, - DowAGIAc.
Current Price paid by Dealers and Shippers for
the articles named when brought to market in good
order.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

REPUBLICAN, 0yvlcs,
November, -. 1858.
WHEAr-white. No. /, q Is; No. 2, 81 20. s
Z" Red-No. !, 81 20; No. 2, 81 IL per
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-19

hCiO lOi ihSu JuhSItOh WiSh AAhP<s
rick, and Gen. French came from the
Rappahannock to our assistance, with
division of infantry. The shades of
night were falling fast, as over Kappa
hannock's bridge we passed, and two
hours later We resigned ourselves to the
arms of Morpheus, quietly forgetting
the cares of the day.
On the next morning we were Lot
summoned until old Sol had touched
the distant mountains with a glowing
food of golden sunshine, when after
having eaten hearty breakfast, (such
as soldier only can appreciated we
started on the road leading from Beal-
ton to Warrenton and Sulphur Springs,
and were not little surprised to find
that the enemy were already across the
river and marching parallel with us, on
the Gordonsville and Alexandria turn.
pike, while our main column was on
that leading from Culpepper to Man.
assas and Centerville. On this day we
had no fighting, except little skirmish
ing, no artillery being brought into
play on our part. We travelled till a
late hour that night, or rather an early
hour the next morning, when we stop
ped to feed and get little rest, near
Gainesville. Soon after daylight, how
ever. we were attacked, and, fighting
as we went, we fell back to the old Bull
Run battlefield, which we held tin the
next day, when We fell back across
Bull Run, and took position which
Fitzpatrick said he would hold or e %
TO the d-l!" We did hold it, and tina
too without much fighting. Meanwhile,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-09-03
COLUMBUS, OHIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER

tions o. existing At the tune Of revolt, and pro,
tect them in their Efforts 20 that end, would
also proclaim my determination to act upon the
sentiment, sanctioned and sancthed BY Audrey
Jackson--nThe uuicn---it mnst,o ID Aball be
presefyed.nn, q "a ,uo ai,ia sl,,.,, !, o.,s,,osl
am In, favor Of all. proper and honorable
measures OF conoillstion, and the employment
Of such military force 90 may be necesssry to
uphold the Constitution and secure the, restora-
tlon of the Union. - f.rs,.., .,ys7 ..if...
Entertaining these views, II seems hardly
necessary for me to say IL, but that there may
be no Misrepresentation on this point, 1 takc
this occasion to state explicitly, that, as Cover
nor of Maine, should not recall the troops Of
the State from the national army, nor place the
State In opposition TO the constitutional and
rIghtful authority Of the Federal Government;
but on the other hand, while maintaining the
rights Of the State and Of the people OF the
State, ehould endeayor by all means In my
power 10 avert the calamity Of collision be-
tween the State aud national authorities. 9uch
an imputation is libel upon myself and the
Democratic convention which you represent.
In letter recently written by me, now made
public, | presented my views In references 20
certain acts and measures OF The present. Ad'
ministFation, which now Ee-afifm. This wsa
done In no spirit OF hostility 10 the Government,
which heartily sustain. | agree with Secre-
tary Seward "that Il ie essential to the etabili-
ty Of the Constitution, aud entirely consistent
With ita provisions TO regard the Administration
OF Guy time existing as distinct and separate
from the Government ITSELF"
Obedient 20 the laW-with reverence for the
Constitution--with love for the Union-we et,
gage in the contest for their preservation -
Christian charity and manly dlsoussion-not
violent denuncission or angry invective or op.
probrious epithets or truthless statemehtg--afe
appropriate to the solemn crisis through which
We are passing. Fearlessly yet fraternally
maintaining the rigbt,let us trust, that under the
guidance of an sli-Wlse Providence. our efforts
may lead to the restoration Of the Constitution
ana the Union 90 fasbiened by our fathers,
thenceforwsrd TO be zone and ipsepsEable" for
ever. ... ..-.a-,.-.i
am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant
BIoN BRADBURY,