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

were such as would naturally be ex
pected, from the antecedents and
known opinions of the several Sena-
tors.
President Lincoln listened with at
tention to all that was said. He then
expressed the profound solicitude which
he felt. on the subject they bad brought
before him, and the overwhelming amxi-
ETY. which oppressed him concerning
the condition of the country, and the
progress of the war. What the coun-
try wanted, he said, was military sue
cess Without that, nothing could go
rlght-with that, nothing could GO
wrong. He did not yet see how the
measures proposed by the committee
would furnish the remedy required; if
he had Cabinet of angels they could
not give The country military successes,
aud that was what was wanted and
must be bad. But he promised his
most careful attention to the subject,
and another interview was appointed
for the next evening in presence of the
Cabinet.
Last evening friday this interview
took place, and lasted four hours-Mr.
Seward, OF course, not being present.
The President at the outset said that
what he desired 10 know was whether
more harm or good would result from
the acceptance of Mr.. Stewards resir-
nation, and each member of the com.
mlttee was desired to express his opin-
ion, with the grounds on which it rest.
ed, npon that practical point. Mr..
Fessenden declined to do so-saying
he did not feel called upon to discus,
the question. Mr.. Grimes declined
because his views were sufficiently I'm.
derstood. Mr.. Wade, Mr.. Trumbull,
and Mr.. Sumner were unequivocally
for its acceptance. Mr. Collamer, Mr.
Harris, and one or two others were
against il, mainly on the ground that
his exclusion from the Cabinet, under
existing circumstances, would seem to
the country like triumph of a faction,
and would lead to still further divisions
among the royal people of the North,
and thus increase rather than diminish
the evils that affiict the country.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
From Gen. Burnside's Army-The Late
Raid,

INV YORK, Dec. 30.-The Tribune's
dispatch, referring to the rebel raid,
says as to the raid itself, the closing
and keeping tight shut line fifty miles
long, in snch country as Virginia, is
IN impossibility, save with the use of
cavalry in quantities that our present
cavalry system does lot admit of
Sigei's men at Dumlrics, only 1900 in
number, with two pieces of artillery,
whipped STARTS three brigades. The
rebels carry back nothing to brag of.
save swift heels.
The order Of November oath, dis
missing Capt. Emerson, of Giles 18th
Wisconsin volunteers, is revoked, he
having been tried and acquitted by court
martial.
The Herald says, relating to the raid,
various efforts have been made to cut
them off, and it is believed that force
which has been sent out from Fairfax
G. ii. under Col. Wyndham, will be
successful, although Wyndham's horses
are much f:.tigued from n previous
effort TO overtake the raiders, but they
are certainly in better condition than
the rebels, who have been making this
forced night and day march for two
whole days aud nights.
at is no, likely that the Army Of the
Potomac will long remain idle.
''RumOrs have been current TO day
that an attack had been made by Stone
wall Jackson upon Sigel's corps, in the
vicinity of Stafford, and after the re-
pulse of Jackson, he had drawn a por.
ton of Sigel's force into an ambuscade
and captured large number OF prison
ers. There is reason to believe this re-
port a pure fabrication, as 40 informa-
ton of such an engagement has been
received here in any official quarter .
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The News.

1t will be seen by dispatches pub
lished in another column, that Major.
Gen. N. p. Banks is now in command
of the Department of the Cult, with
his headquarters at New Orleans. He
supercedes Gen. Butler, who is on his
way North, to accept we presume, an
important command in a new field of
military operations.
The rebel cavalry in Virginia made
a bold and apparently successful dash
across the Rappahaunock, below Fred
erlcksburg, last Saturday. AT last ac-
counts force of Federal cavalry and
infantry had been sent in pursuit by
Burnside. @(
The capture of Holly Springs, Miss,
by sudden rebel dash, is another of
those disgraceful surprises, of which
we have had quite too many since this
war commenced. 1t appears that our
soldiers were quietly asleep in their
camps, and the enemy managed to
evade the discovery of the pickets and
suddenly pornced upon the town, kill
ing and wounding over two hundred
of our men, and capturing some two
thousand.
Gen. Blunt, who is giving the rebels
in Arkansas hard time, and who
seems to be a wide-awake of the
first water, was born in Trenton, Me-,
and % years ago was working for his
board and attending school in Ellis
worth.
President Lincoln has emphatically
declared that his confidence in the mil
itary abilities of Gen. Burnside, not
outstanding the repulse at Frede
ricksburg, is unimpaired more, that il
is strengthened. "Had Burnside
said the President, had the same
chances of success that Mcclellan wan
tonly cast away, to-day he would have
been hailed as the savior of his coun
try. A golden opportunity was lost
by the latter General at Antietam.'
The President has also declared tina,
he would not withhold his New Years
Proclamation Of Freedom if he could
and that he could not if he would"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
Interesting from Kentucky and Tennessee

CAIRO, Dee. 27. = Persons have
reached Columbus, KY, who report
that Jackson has not been taken
Grand Junction also was still in Fede-
raj hands.
1t is reported that Van Dorn's rebel
command had come north of the Mem
phs and Charleston Railroad; also
that Grant had fallen back north of the
Tallahatchie. / give this as rumor
only.
Van Dorm and his men have burned
it is said, 5000 bales of cotton, or near
~ 81, 100000 worth.
Forests rebel force is 1000 strong
5000 cavalry, and 1000 mounted men,
armed with Colts revolving rifles.
They have ten pieces of artillery. ao
Instead of attacking Columbus, il
would appear they have passed down
behind Hickman. A gunboat and two
transports went down from Columbus
to-day. After passing Hickman the
gunboat shelled the shore on the Ten
nessee side, and it is reported here that
an order has been given to spike the
guns at Island No. 10, blow up the
magazine and evacuate the place.
This is doubtful. f~
From DR.. Reed, of St. Louis, who
has just reached this place from Jack
son, Tenn, / have these particulars:
The rebel force is 5000 strong, under
Forest. Cheatham is not with them.
nor has he been. The cavalry has no
infantry support. fF
A great many bridges have been
destroyed, but the greatest damage is
in the Obion River bottom, where two
long bridges have been destroyed, and
about two miles of treste- work at Mid
deburg, four miles east of Crockett
station.
DR.. Reed and three companions came
from three miles this side of Kenton
yesterday, and saw no rebels. No re-
connoissance has yet been made from
Columbus.
These desperadoes seem pretty much
at home, and manifest no anxiety
about getting away. For the time be-
ing our forces seem utterly paralyzed.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
From New Orleans.

Gen. Banks supercedes Gen. Butzer-
Gen. Buffers FareaoeH-Leayes for
Neao -York-Banks and has arm,
fully Landed-7hey are Ready to
tall at aoork.
New YORK, Dec. 2S.-The Roanoke,
from New Orleans, on the 18th, via
Havana, on the 22d, has arrived. The
news is important The North Star,
with Gen. Banks and staff, arrived at
New Orleans on the 14lh, leaving
New York on the 9Th. The news
TRANSFERRED the following day that Gen.
Butler was superseded, and occasioned
the utmost surprise among all classes,
even the registered enemies were sorry
TO part with an officer who, at least,
brought order and security 10 the city.
On the 10th, Butler and Banks met
at headquarters. Gen. Butler well
coined Banks to the Department of the
Gulf, and assured him he would here
find troops who We're ready to yield
cheerful obedience TO every order.
Gen. Banks responded that the only
pleasure he had in taking the command
was IN obeying an order of the Govern
ment of the United States. Gen But.
Ter addressed his staff, requesting each
member to take pains TO enlighten and
assist their successors. He spoke in
the most generous manner of General
Banks aud staff.
Gen. Buffers parting address to the
troops bears date of the 18th. Allu-
ding to their successes in the field and
in restoring order and quiet TO New
Orleans, 10 the feeding starving wives
and children Of the enemies of the
Union, stating that his expedition aud
command has cost the Government
less By four .tJths, than any Other
speaking of the word farewell as the
only sorrowful thought he had, and
commanding them TO their new com
mander as worthy lis love-
On the 18th, Gen. Banks issued his
order assuming the command of the
Department of the Gnlf and the State
of Texas, and naming his staff, whose
names are already known at the North
Another order is for all military and
civil officers in the Department to re-
port to him; and still another, sus
ponds all public sales of property on
account of the United States, until fur
Their orders have been issued
Gen. Butler, accompanied by Col. J.
w. Shaffer, of Freeport, H., Col. Tur-
ner, of Chicago, Major Strong, Major
Bell, Capt. Davis, Capt. Kensel, and
other members of his staff, was to sail
ON the 22d for New York. Captain
Clark was to remain OH duty at New
Orleans.
Gen. Banks was pushing things witl.
characteristic energy.
Fifty thousand troops who accom-
panied him had landed at Baton Rouge,
and the remainder Of the expedition
will be sent forward as fast as they ar
rive.
The weather at New Orleans was
fine and the health of the troops good.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
THE BARBARIsM ENGENDERED BY

The BARBARIsM ENGENDERED BY
SLAVERY Whenever the rebels have
been left in possession of the field after
great battle, they have plundered our
dead, in a manner which savages would
almost scOrn TO initiate. This occurred
at the memorable six days battle be-
fore Richmond, and at both battles of
Bull Run. The outrage has also been
repeated at Fredericksburg. The dis,
patches say ''nearly all the dead were
found stripped of their clothing, lying
naked upon the ground" After
these barbarians had completed the
work of plumber, they sent a flag of
truce to Gen. Burnside, requesting him
to bury the bodies. And yet these
savages prate about conducting the
war according to the rules of civilized
warfare, and there are men in the
North base enough to join in their
nypocritIcal cant.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
Another Rebel Raid into Maryland.

,Stewart threatens the MonOcdcy Bridge
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
BALTIMORE, Dee. 3O.-Passengers
from Freder rick report Stewards rebel
cavalry, numbering 200, commenced
crossing the Potomac into Maryland
early this morning, about ten miles
this side of Point of Rocks
1t is presumed their purpose is to
destroy Monocacy bridge again, and
attempt to plumber Frederick and
other portions Of western Maryland.
There are hopes of capturing them
by our forces now OIL the move.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 3O.-IVe have a
report from Wheeling that the rebels
had come in and stopped construc-
ton train on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad near Martinsburg.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

Gen. Heron AchieUes Brilliant
Feat Crosses the Boston Noun
tains and ROUTES tie Enemy.
FAYETTvILLE, Ark, Dec. 20.
One Of the most difficult and daring
raids of the war has just been made
by part of the army of the frontier.
On Saturday, Gen. Heron started
with a portion of his cavalry and in
taDtry Tor the other side of the Boston
Mountains.
Gen. Blunt left Cane Hill at the
same time, by another route, the two
columns being about 5000 strong.
They went in light marching order,
with six days cooked rations, and
marched fortytwo miles without stop
ping. HERON took two batteries with
caissons, artillery and baggage wag-
ons, drawn across the mountains by
twelve horse teams.
At daylight yesterday morning the
two commands joined at Lees Creek,
three miles south of the. mountains.
where the force of cavalry and artillery
numbering 1000, started for Van Blu
rem, leaving the infantry to follow as
fast as possible. Two rebel regiments
of cavalry were encountered at Drip
ping Spring, and after sharp skirmish
were put to flight, leaving seven killed
and many wounded on the field.
Our loss is none killed and but fe W
wounded. Our force Immediately fol
lowed the flying rebels to Van Buren,,
where a splendid charge was made,
led by Gems. Blunt and Heron in per.
son, resulting in complete victory
over the enemy.
The rebel cavalry rushed aboard
some steamboats, and escaped t. the
other side of the river.
Two steamers, over a hundred pris-
oners, among them several officers and
Hindman's express messengers, were
captured. A third boat was run ashore
which, with those that took the rebels
across the river, will be destroyed. A
large quantity of corn, camp equipage,
transportation mules and horses were
also seized The full extent of cap
lures is not known.
When tie messenger left, the infan-
try and artillery were about eight miles
IN the rear, fastening forward as fast
as possible.
That section was taken entirely by
surprise and terribly frightened. Hind
man was on The other side of the Ar
kansas River with his whole force, un-
able or unwilling TO engage us. The
pathway to the Arkansas River has
been opened, and if the gunboars will
open the lower end Of it, the winters
work of the army OF the frontier is
clearly marked out.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The Augmentation Bill.

The House of Representatives passed
the Army Appropriation bill, Thursday,
by an almost unanimous vote, the only
namcsrecorded against it being Norton
of Ohio, May of Maryland, and Wick
life of Kentucky. Mr.. Stevens of
PENNSYLVANIA, in response to question
from MIR. Vallandigham, said it con-
tanned an aggregate appropriation of
1871 100000. Men of every party and
shade OF party voted forit. 1t is pleas
ing at this moment to see the unanimi-
ty with which Congress thus votes that
the army must be sustained, and the
war pushed on.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The Battle of Prairie Grove.

A correspondent of the Chicago
journal says that the "Battle of
Prairie Grove" is one of the most
important yet fought in the Southwest.
1t has given us complete possession of
that portion of the State of Arkansas
that afforded the greatest amount of
supplies to the enemy. The valley, or
range of country north of the Boston
Mountains, some thirty miles wide, ex-
tending from the Cherokee line on the
west to the ceptre of the State east,
may be considered the great grain
growing region Of the State. All that
portion of the country south Of the
Boston Mountains and along the line
of the Arkansas river, has been ex-
hausted by the numerous rebel forces
concentrated in that region. From
Fort Smith to Little Rock, the country
is entirely stripped of everything that
will subsist man and beast. The inn
portance of holding this valley was
duly appreciated by Generals Hindman
and Marmaduke, and TO this end they
concentrated every available force to
drive us out of the valley and once
more gain possession of the mills and
grainarics.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

Hanging of Thirty eight Condemned
Indians One Of the Number Re
spited for a 5eao doys.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune,l
81. PAUL, Minn., Dec 81, 1862
Thirty eight of the condemned In
dams were hung at Mankato yesterday
at 10 o'clock a. m. One who was to
have been executed with the rest was
granted respite for q few days by the
President. The galiows were SO con-
structed that all fell at once. Several
thousand spectators W ere in attendance.
All passed off In an orderly manner.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The Diference.

Gen. Burnside in the movement
against Fredericksburg, says 81 was in
command of the army, and hold me
responsible for the failure" Gen. Nc
Clellan in his peninsula campaign, says
81 was in command of the army, but
hold the Administration responsible for
the failure"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
MIS-. BEA1lRreAnn Dx1Ne.-L

Mrs. BEAUREGARD DYING.-Late
New Orleans letters say that Mrs.
Beauregard is now lying dangerously
i'll at her residence, Of disease which
must terminate her life. Gen. Butler
has sent to Gen. Beauregard very
kind invitation TO visit bis wife, assur.
ing him of every courtesy and protec-
ton possible.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The New Policy of the War.

In gicing Freedom to the Slares. aOe ensure Free
dom to the Free, honorable alike in acat ,ce give
ly lose tile last best hope Of earth. OtAer means
may succeed, this could not fail. The ray as plain,
peaceful, generous, Just. sray schieh If tottoaced,
TIE 'rorld sci0 forerer applaud. and God must for
srer bLess.-President Lincoln's Message, December
lst 1862
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The CoLoREp SOLDIERS 1N KANSAS

HE CoLoRED SOLDIERS IN KANSAS.
The Zouaves d. Antique in Kansas
have finally been mustered into the
service of the United States. They
had been serving without pay, and
many of them had families that were
suffering. They are TO be paid from
the time of enlistment, and will join
the Army of the Frontier under Gen.
Blunt.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

gW Ex-Governor Hicks, of Mary
land, has given in his adhesion to the
Presidents emancipation policy. 1t is
thought that he and Winter Davis are
sure of being elected to our next Con-
gress,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
~John Minar Bolts has RENAME

W John Minar Bolts has remained
upon his farm near Richmond the past
few months, awaiting the overthrow of
the rebellion. He has been presented
with a magnificent estate in Culpepper
county by Franklin Stearns, Esq, who
shared his imprisonment in the rebel
Gen. Winder's Jail.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
RARE CHANCE TO SECURE 4
PHOTOGRAPH
Mrs. Foods Rooms

Opposite the American HOTEL at the Big Picture
Sign.
A OLD PHOTOGRAPHER at work with n
"A large instrument Come and get the cheap
est because the best Likeness you ever had, exc
cuted in superb style You can have it in
large size Photograph, on a Gard An Ambro-
type, or Ferreotype, plate, in case, locket,
pm or ring, as you choose to have ii. 1t may be
used as Christmas Holiday Gilt, a Lovers Me-
mento, OF Parlor or Table Ornament
Having secured the assistance Ct Mr.. NJ. TERRY,
who is an Artist of long experience the under
signed feels confident of being able to give her pa
irons entire satisfaction in the style and quality of
work and also in her reasonable charges for the
same Come aud see specimens
Dowagiac Dec %, 1852 W.M. A. ROOD.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

Al Paw Paw Exchange Hotel Arrive on We'd
nesday evening at O'clock january aSth and April
22d, and leave tie next morning at nine O'Clock
Patients should cal; in the evening.
At Decatur on Thursday after until three
O'Clock January 29th. and April 23d.
At Buchanan on Friday forenoon until 10 o clock
j January 30th and April oath.
At Miles, Bond House on Friday afternoon until
four o'clock, January Goth. and April cath
Patients and others desiring consultation or pre-
scriptions should call on the Doctor promptly ut
the hours appointed as his time is abridged that
at present he can only make short calls.
The Institution with which Or. u. Is connected
was first chartered in 1850 and soon after Il char
tered by an act Of the Legislature OF Illinois under
the name and title of the Chicago North Western
College and will open for the reception Of patients
ON the
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
NOTICE.
az1 TO sI5OPER MONTE.

TINE Little Giant Sewing Machine Company
ders for their new els Machine, with guage-screw
driver and extra needles. We will pay liberal
salary and expenses, or give large commission.
For particulars, terms, ETC.. inclose stamp, and
address T. S. PAGE, Toledo, Ohio,
deca5ms General Agent for the U. s.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
DIR. DODGES VISITS.

and FEBRUA
l1,,lN S. DODGE, Professor of lung and
~ " female diseases may be consulted as
- Ifollows
81 At Vandalia, Monday afternoon until
- o'clock January 26th and April 10Th.
zs2lAi At Cassapolis Tuesday forenoon until II
AK o'clock January 9th, and April 2lst.
~ At DOwagiac wednesday forenoon Until
y 10 o'clock January 29th, and April 22d.
~ AT Lawton from II until =. VI. Wednes-
az Is lay. January 2Sth ard ANIL cd.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
First Day of May, A. D., 1863.

First Winter Term of the Medical Department
will open for Students on the Seeund AoRday If
A0Cena6er. The Institution will combine bathing.
dieting, and gymnastc exercise, with The very best
Medical trea tment of the present time.
Dr. d. has been successful in the treatment Of
diseases of the
Throat, Lungs, Heart, and Bronchial Tubs
also, diseases of the
L;rer hidnelLs md L-1inllL ll.L,nne nl.znl-Ill
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
The War in Arkansas.

Gen. Heron AchieUes q Brilliant
Feat Crosses the Boston Noun
tains and ROUTES tie Enemy.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

Ltcer, Kidneys, and Unidry Organs geneaHy.
The roctor claims almost universal success in
FEMALE weakness
Prolapsus of the Womb, Soreness and Pain, burn
ing heat and distress in the back and lower part
OF the Bowels, together with faintness. distress
and ailgone feeling at the stomach. smOihCIing
and sufiocation about the heart, pain under the
shoulder blades, dizziness and blindness on sicop-
ing, cold feet and hands, and all female deranee-
ments and complaints are governed by Lis most
perfect remedies and treatment the cause being
removed, permanent soon follows. Tie
Doctor also treats all Catarrhal Affections, and
diseases of the
EYES and EARS.
Extreme cases of all kinds of diseases will be
sent 10 Chicago, where more perfect treatment can
be instituted.
DR.. Dodge's Lectures on the following subjects
will be forwarded to those desiring, on receipt Of
of the price set opposite each lecture:
Lee. on Tuberculosis of the Lungs, cents,
% a. Catarrhal Bronchitis,
" :" Prolapsus or Female weakness g
" Dyspepsia, {"
90 " Scrofula
% s. Our Theory and Practice,
g 4" Female Cautery
Either of the above will be forwarded on recent
OF the price, In new stamps, or all of them post
PAID tor hfty cents i'm stamps as soon as the print
ing is completed, by the first of March,
Address, n. 5. DODGE, NJ. d.,
~ B0r 1915 (Lic911 T7;oo;s
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01

On Thursday evening the Commit
tee from the Senate Caucus had their
first interview with the President.
Senator Collamer, as the Chairman,
read a brief paper which embodied
the sentiments Of the entire committee.
Its general purport was to urge the
Importance OF a Cabinet which should
be united in its views of public policy,
and which should insist upon vigor-
GUS prosecution of the war. 1t avoided
all reference to individual members.
After this had been read, each member
of the committee expressed his indi-
vidual views on the subject they