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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
The 10th a, the Battle of Franklin.

The 10Th at the Battle of Franklin.
From an account of the battle of
Franklin, furnished by member of
the End Michigan battery, to the Kala-
mazoo Telegraph, we clip the following
extract of the part taken in that disas-
ter by the 10th Michigan regiment.
The account says:
At this time the 9th Michigan was
lying under cover as a support to the
battery. Col. Coburn, riding up to
Major William SKATER, (be being then
in command, says: "can you take
that battery ?" eve can, or die in
the attempt" was the reply, and at it
they went. Our battery covering them
while crossing the valley between the
two batteries. In front of the rebel
battery, some ten rods, was a stone
wall, behind which, some three regi-
ments of Infantry lay concealed. The
10th, with Shafter in advance, encour-
aging them on, arrived within about
thirty rods of this wall, when they were
met with a storm of leaden hail that
threw them into some confusion and
compelled them to retire. But the gal
liant Major soon had the boys in order
and prepared for another charge. But
in the interval secesh had not been idle,
for they had thrown their forces two
and three regiments deep, around to
the right and left, and completely sur
rounded the 10th. Their only alterna-
tive was to cut their way through,
which they tried with will. Twice
their color bearer was shot down, the
second time John Shafter, (brother of
the Mallory was the bearer. AS it fell
the Major grasped the emblem and
waving it aloft, ordered in voice of
thunder, to charge. And right gallant
ly was it done. They had now exhaus-
ted all their ammunition and were or
dered to surrender, yet twice again did
the noble Major lead them to the charge
but it was of no avail. They were
surrounded by thousands, out of am
munition, exhausted with their hercu-
lean efforts aud were obliged to sue
cumb, yet many of those gallant boys
had strength enough to wipe their
muskets around a tree or stone before
the rebels handled them. This was
the first effort of the 10th, and Michi-
gan has reason to be proud of that
regiment above all others. But one OF
their officers escaped, Captain Bassett,
of Allegan. During this time the s5th,
SD, and 22nd were in nearly as bad a
situation, and, although fighting with
out fear or trembling, were over-pow-
cred by tremendous odds and COMPEL.
ed to surrender. ia
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
YoLINIA. Anril 9Th. 1898.


EDITeR OF REPUBLICAN :-Volinia
is all right. We have met the enemy
and they are ours. The election and
Township meeting has gone in favor
of freedom, with such overwhelming
majorities that it sends thrill of pleas
ure through the veins ofevery patriots
10 citizen, and strikes terror to the
hearts of the Peace-Sympathizing-Se-
cessiop Democrats. They are van.
pushed forever. The State ticket for
judges has republican majority of
sixty and the Township officers are all
elected by an average of over fifty ma
jority. Tell CAN'T to send few more
of those Hsralds up here in Volinia,
they will do much good. a saf
- ;s Yours, with respect,
= q VOLINIA.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
MARcELLus, April lib, 1868.


w. III. CAMPBELL, Eso.-Dedr Sir:
"5We have met the enemy and they
are ours" The Republican majority
on State the State ticket and Circuit
Judge, is l2-thes vote being n Re-
publican, Democrat IS. For town
officers, the vote stands for supervi-
sor, Bennett, 70, Dykeman, 81; clerk,
Vose, Rep. ~, Heffron, g.; treasurer,
Mathews, Rep, SO, CauI, so; Justice,
Lutes, Rep, 81, Bly,, Dem, 70; school
inspector, S. r. Smith, Rep, 76, Pot
ter, Dem, 66; commissioner OF high
ways, r Jan, Rep, 70, Poorman, DEM,
GA: on eonstablss, the average Repub-
lican majority IL. 2o-+thus, you see, we
have made clean sweep, except on
justice. The 9th ct April, 1863, proved
10 be poor day for snakes in MARCEL
ius, The eopperheads had miserable
time summing themselves, and uncsiling
their torpid longitudes, and will prob
ably havs 10 more to q zoiosr latitude,
before they become very dangerous,
for here, the frost still seals their dens.
go e-s.ss ~ QU1LL- DRIVER.
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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

PORTER TOWNSHIP, April I, 49,
w. III. CAMPBELL--Dear Sir.-En-
closed / send you the results of our
yesterday Election. As you will per-
ceive the Copperheads have received a
quietus in the shape of rousing Repub-
lioan majority of eightytwe. so's
Porter claims the banner.
Yours truly, H.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

W Judge PRATT died in Marshall
on Friday morning last, and his re-
mains were consigned to the tomb on
the Sunday morning following. The
deceased had occupied many offices OF
trust; Senator in the State Legislature
Judge of that Circuit, Consul to Homo
lulu; and last fall was elected mem
Der of the House of Representatives in
the State Legislature, and at the city
election he was chosen by his party
Mayor of the city of Marshall. We do
not know the age of deceased. He
was a man of some ability, of strong
prejudices, and a bitter. unrelentipg
partizan of the Pro-Slavery stripe. =
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
r. r. r.
PEOPLE WONDER

And frequently ask. How is it that RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF possesses such remedial powers
as to cure SO many diseases of apparently opposite
phenomenal Yet we do not stop to consider that
Physicians prescribe calomel in almost every case
where there is serious sickness. Calomel, Mercu-
ry, Quinine, Morphine and Opium, are the hobbys
of the Medical profession, and OF the other of
these druge prescribed in ninety mine cases out
of one hundred. RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
is prescribed by u.s. only in such cases where there
is pain Its great object is, to relieve the patients
pain-to allay irritation and inflammation this
twill do, very soon after it is administered
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF is preventive
of disease. In this character it will accomplish
more good than all the medication in the world.
Let this Medicine be used when any of the malig-
nant diseases prevail, such as Yellow Fever Chol-
era, Flux, Typhoid Fever, Influenza, Diptheria,
Pneumonia, Fever and Ague, and very little sick
ness would exist Its use will prevent attacks from
these disorders
In cases of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sore Throat
Influenza, Strains. Sprains. Cramps, Spasms, &c,
an application of the READY RELIEF will afford
immediate ease.
Let refer to the case of distinguished litera-
ry gentleman. .fFl.sls4
"Let those who cannot enjoy an hours calm
sleep make trial of RAILWAYS READY Re-
LIEF. VIM. Sydney Myers, ESQ.,, of the Havana
CUBA Press, well known to the New York. New
Orleans, and London England Press, saysthat for
twenty years he had been sufferer from ACUTE
CHRONIC RHEUMATISM, and for one week had
not slept an hour at any one time He applied
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF and felt mmedi-
a}ely relieved, and slept soundly, and awoke in the
morning free from pain. Its continued use cured
him. sow
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

w Commander Cummings, of the
Richmond, who was mortally wounded
at the Port Hudson ight,-a shot from
the rebel batteries cutting off his leg
below the knee, as be was cheering on
his men,-cried out, while still suffer
ing from bis wound, "Get the ship by,
my boys, and they shall have my other
legl" He received every attention
from the surgeon, but in vain, dying in
the New Orleans hospital few hours
after his arrival. siaf 81 .7fi6iaas si5
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
Branch County Erect
CoLpwATER. April Z, /

7a1IT COLDwATER, April Z, 1868.
VIM. HI. CAMPBELL, ESQ - Dear
Sir. The city of Coldwater, and nine
townships heard from in this county,
give Smith, for Circuit Judge, SOC ma
jority, and Campbell, for Supreme
Court, s3l majority. The seven towns
to hear from, will increase the majority
to 1000 or more. Old Branch is all
sound. How is it with Cass county ?
.s4oa Yours truly, U.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
DIR. JNO. l.. LYONS FRENCH PERI
ODICAL DROPS For FEMALES.


This valuable medicine is now offered to the
American Ladies as the only sure, positive, aud
failing cure and regulator of suppression of
nature, from whatever cause. Particular care
should be used to know that Pregnancy is not the
cause, the Drops would surely produce an effect
entirely contrary the course of nature, fol which
will not hold myself responsible. have in my
possession letters from the most respectable ladies
of this place, recommending it in the highest
terms, and Physicians advising IFS when all
other remedies fail. These drops are SO mild and
pleasant that the feeblest can take them with per-
feet security, yet powerful in their effects that
they may be safely called never-failing Rgald-
tor have used this medicine for the last twelve
years in my practice, and therefore well know Its
merits. Do not be imposed upon, but cut out this
advertisement and carry it to your druggist, and
if he has not already got it make him buy it for
you. Sold by all Druggists. Price 81 per bottle.
DIR. JNO. l.. DY0N, Proprietor.
G. G. CLARK & CO, New HAVEN, Or,
General Agents for the United States and Cinadas.
janl- 63-37 VI
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
School Statistics.

w. 81. CAMPBELL, ESQ.,, Editor Cass
County Republican DEAR SIR =
Below are the leading statistics of the
Schools in the several towns in Cass
County, for 1862, which trust will be
interesting to readers. Though
but one table in fact, l have given il
the form of two, the better to adapt il
to the width of your columns.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
Gloon FOR RuopE Is1ANp.-aL

COOP FOR RHODE ISLAND. Little
,Rhody" has done gallantly at her
State election, on the LIST instant. The
triumph of the Republican candidates
is complete. Smith is elected Govern
or, and Messrs. jerks and Dixon Mem
bers Of Congress, by handsome MAORI
ties. The Republicans have large
majority in both Houses of the Legis.
lature.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

9 oRREcTEDwE EkLI.

REPUBLICAN OFFICE,
April 9, 1868.
FLouR-6. co @ 81 ooperbbl.
WHEAr-s1 So for Red; $1.45 for White.
CoRN-cob, 42c. shelled 45c.
OArs-5oc. per bushel.
PorAroEs-50c. per bushel.
BEANs-$1,5 0per bushel.
HAMs-Sc. perpound.
BUrrER-16c. perpound.
CHIckENs-5c. q SC. perf ID.
TURKEYs-5c. @ &c. per ID
CHEEsE-17c. per pound
LARD-sc. per pound.
INDIAN s1.0opercwt.
HrDEs-green, SIC. q &C. per h.
HIDEs-dry, 1Oc @14c. per fb. IS
PELTs-s1.75 each.
wooL-5Oc. q 75c. per- h.
APPLrs-Dried, s1.54c. per busheI.
APPLEs-Dried, &c. pc r 10.
green zoe. q 75c. per bushef.
EGGs-8c. per dozen
SALr-6ne, $40 per bbl. coarse ,s2.40; csc
persack.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
Special Notices.
DIR. DODGE'S RETURN VISITS FOR
EIGHT MONTHS TO COME.

DIR. DODGE'S RETURN VISITS FOR
EIGHT MONTHS TO COME.
DIR. ID. will travel by private conveyance on the
account of his health; he will make calls in the
country near where his patients reside, aud he
will only stop one hour in each place, therefore,
patients and others desiring consultation or pre-
scriptions must be waiting when the Doctor ar
rives. Prescriptions will be prepared as far as
time will permit others will be forwarded by re-
turn express.
| Call at Little Prairie Ronde, at 6 A. NJ; at
Charleston, at A. NJ; at Mr.. Goula's, at II NJ,
and at Lawton at p. NJ, on Tuesdays, May 5th,
June 3oth, Aug 25th and Oct. goth.
| Call at Lawrence, at A. NJ at Dowagiac at II
NJ. at Mr.. Hufs, at p. NJ. /; at Whltmanville, at
6P NJ, on Thursdays, May 9TH, July I'd, Aug 9th
and Oct. 22d.
Call at Mr.. kimerlee's, at 8 A. NJ. at Cassapo-
lis, at ~ NJ; at Vandalia, at 9 p NJ. and at
Brownsville, at p NJ, on Fridays, May Sth, July
Sd, Aug. 2Sth and Oct. 29th
Call at Pokagon, at 8 A. NJ. at Mr. ShauPs, at
IL NJ. at Keller Centre, at 8 p. NJ, and at Hart
ford at p. NJ, ON Thursdays, May 14th July 9th,
Sept Sd, and Oct 29th.
~ Patients should remember the hour and be
prompt, as the Doctor will not remain beyond The
specified time. Address
N. S. DODGE, VI. ID.
apr5- 50'63 Box 2914, Chicago, Ill.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
Election in Cass County
Glorious Results.
LARGE GAINS!

The election In this county passed
of quietly. The returns come in slow
ly, but sufficient have been received
to show that We have gained one and
prehaps two Supervisors over last year.
Last fall this county gave Stout-for
Governor A majority, now it has gone
from 100 to $50 Republican, which may
be taken as pretty emphatic endorse
msnt of-the Administration and its war
policy. The Republican triumph is
complete and overwhelming. The
aCopperbeads felt perfectly sure of car
rying the county, but instead, they find
themselves ropted horse, foot and dra-
goons, aud their reckless and traitorous
leaders are just beginning to get re-
aiizing foretaste of the ignominy in
which they are overwhelming them
selves, by their pernicious course of
treachery, cowardice and treason. In
every town where the Democracy have
become identified with such Copper
heads az CAN'T, Ly brook, Turner 81 Co.,
they have been swamped and sunk out
of sight. The people repudiate them
and the doctrines they teach. The
greatsunion ayalancheis moving on and
these Copperheads must get out of the
way or be crushed to death.
The following is result az far as re-
ceived:- !. rs tI - ii
Marcellus.-Has redeemed herself
by going Republican by IL majority.
Last fall she went Democratic.
Neao6ery.-EIects the entire Repub-
ican ticket by twenty majority.
Porter.-9s majority for Supervisor;
80 on balance Of ticket except Judge,
Smith having only IS majority. A
gain of 40.
Tozinia.-The entire Republican
ticket elected by from from 46 to 66
majority. Republican gain of 40.
Penn Entire Republican ticket
elected by 20 majority Last fall Stout
had 80 majority. -. Ha bH ha
CalUin.-Republican by twenty
majority. ED 4 aaao7 aaaes
Mason. Democratic by small maj
Wayne.-Entire Republican ticket
elected, except one Constable. Smith,
for Judge, has 20 maj. The rest of the
ticket from IA to 20. Large gain.
La Grange usual, Democratic,
but as if getting Disguised with the
rule of traitors, the majority is greatly
reduced. sHUa sod ~ 83HH-sTi .isH~
Jefsrson.-Democratic by small ma
jority. 80 ... -, eot
O,stsoa.=Demoeratic. q ass
&luer Creek.-Gives the Republican
ticket 1856 majority. .'sd9a97 eaiTs :
PoKAeoN, has nobly redeemed her
self, and her patriotic sons are entitled
to all praise. Everything was done BY
the enemy to insure success, but with.
out avail, and their defeat is humilia-
ting and bitter. Last fall, she gave a
Democratic majority of four. Now
che comes forward with majority
against them of from 80 to 6s. Glory
enough. bee .Geifiee Day
Howard.- have no returns from
Howard, but it can probably be set
down as Democratic.
Milton. Republican ticket
elected by 20 majority.
This would make the Board of Su
pervisors stand ten Republican to five
Democratic, and is a Republican gain
two, over last year. This is truly a
gratifying result, and will send a thrill
of pleasure to the heart of every loya
citizen. 49, 81 f-n feIf7
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

az Gen. Butler was the recipient
of splendid ovation at the hands of
the loyal people of New York on
Thursday evening. His speech was q
mastery effort, glittering with the strik-
ing characteristics Of She man.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

W Nathaniel Fillmore, father of
ex-President Fillmore, died in East
Aurora. Erie county, N. T., on Satur-
day week, aged 90. ~
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
Eight Dollars Per Month
For Sale or Exchange.

n HOUSE and 13 lots to exchange for farm
IA Also number of lots to sell on long credit,
and 40 acres improved. IL miles west also 40
acres improved joining the village,
s11 vs ~ BREES MCCONNELL.
Dowagic.a March I'd, 1868, mar546w4
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

's Union for the Sake of the Union =

4" Union for the Sake of the Union. . :
1NHlS PATRIOTIC FRATERNITY, being now
Il prepared to establish its branches in Cass
Comfy invites to membership all loyal citizens Of
whatever party or sect. Its aims are the follow
ing:
l. To preserve, through all coming time, the
unity of the United States from disntegration and
decay. ~ fFEsFF ~
2. To secure to posterity our birthright of free
dom OF conscience, speech and action. !.
3. To afford to people of other lands an ASYLUM
refuge from tyranny, oppression and political
wrong. =. -. = g. ~. = = :
T. To perpetuate the memory of the founders of
this great Republic and of their worthy and i'm
mortal successors. 81 ~ 80
.. 10 teach, by covenants, emblems, md SOL
emn ceremonies, the harmony, strength and beauty
of National unity.
For full information, Constitutions, Bylaws
&c, apply for the present to John Trimble, Jr.,
ID. d., Box 6295, Chicago Illinois.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09
M "A r. r / Il ID.

In Cassapolis. on the 9Th inst, at the residence
of the brides father, by her father. Mr.. j, w.
BROWN to Miss MARY PRICE, all of Cassapolis
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-04-09

The total amount expended, inclu-
ding 1926 IS on hand, and amount
paid inspectors, is reported at sl9,-
ls5 50. This shows errors in the re
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-04
The National Debt.


" THieh foT TIE fress.
In 1901 the national debt was in round num-
beers, s75,O00OOO; and for year ending July,
1862, it was S5l4.000,000 Our highest year
was in 1896, when the debt only reached the
sum of s291 900. In 1872 it was s45 100000,
in 1913 S56,000,000, and in 1874 SSl 100000.
The only years when it went above one humid
red millions, were in 1916 and the two follow
ing years, the highest mark before S62. having
been Sl2l 100000; and that was in 1916. At
the time the rebellion broke out the national
debt was about S9l ,000.-[Journal of Com
merce.
The New York Journal of Commerce is
deemed good authority by the faithful. Now
as it is said that figures cannot lie, there sure
ly laundering somewhere. Our member of
Congress elect-a gentleman of great legal
aceumen, and one whose knowledge of politi-
cal economy also may designate him as suita-
BILE to represent his constituents on some inn
portant committee-certainly would not will
fully misrepresent the financial condition of
the Government
In his speech reported in the Argus short
time since, the Hon. l.. ID. NJ. Sweat asserted
the present interest on the public debt to be
Sl25,000000! Was this a random, political
remark? The above details show that the in
terest to last July was about one. fourth of
that amount, and surely it has not increased
four fold in nine months. Perhaps after all
the honorable gentleman drew upon his i'm
agnation for his facts, thinking the announce
ment good enough Morgan until after cleo
tion." As one of his constituents, ,couh
like to know which is romance, the statement
of the New York paper, or the speech of Mr..
Sweat? O.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-04


We have heard good story of fast day
and it is none the less interesting or instruct
i've for being strictly true. A lady had occa-
sion to go into a fruit store to make few pur-
chases, and she apologised for calling on fast
day, but said it was matter of necessity, as
she was to leave the city the next morning.
She doubly regretted the necessity laid upon
her as it was national fast, feeling as she
did, that every one should cheerfully respond
TO the proclamation of the President in a time
of war like the present. The shop-keeper lis
tened to her moment, and then, forgetting
alike the qualities of gentleman and the OBJ
legations Of patriotism, opened in TRADE of
abuse of the Administration, damning the
President and denouncing his accused Adolf
ton war.
The lady started back as though horror
stricken in the presence of such reasonable
spirit, and then drawing herself up to her full
height, with voice indicative OF an earnest
heart, exclaimed, You damn the President,
" and denounce the war! IL is lucky for you
" that / am not q man, for if we're could
I" shoot you as readily as tuouid serpent!
" came into your shop to make a purchase of
=" some twenty dollars worth. but l would
" sooner purchase apples of Sodom' than lay
" hands upon anything that has been polluted
4" by your treacherous touch. Thank your stars
" that it is not MAN to whom you have dared
breathe your infamous treason. Good bye,
" STRIP
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-04

SICK SoLDIERs.-Some of our contempora-
ries are complaining of the treatment of
sick soldier, who was accidentally left behind
at the Boston depot last Thursday. He UNI
dertook to walk across the city but his strength
failing, he was at once kindly taken in by a
friend, and has been duly attended to by the
city authorities since.
We learn that the present city government
have continued the arrangements made by
their predecessors, by which police officer
is specially assigned TO each train of cars, and
ordered to provide for the comfort and accom-
mediation of all sick soldiers arriving here.
At the suggestion of the Maine Camp Hospi-
tai Association, the State authorities author
lied the city SO to provide for all sick soldiers
of Maine who arrive here needing aid. If they
will only make their wants known to any con-
ductor, he will at once report to the police
officer assigned daily for that purpose, by
whom their wants will be properly cared for
This arrangement has now been in operation
for several months.
The Portland daily press., 1863-05-04

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theyear: few fortunate enough to escape their
baneful influence. How important then to have at
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to an extent not found 10 any other remedy; howey-
the suffering the application of this sooth-
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pushes the disease and restores the sufferer to won't
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GEORGE W. MILLETT, ESQ.,,
Editor of the Norway Adrertiser,', gives his opin-
ion of this great remedy substantially as follows:
NORWAY VILLAGE, Me, Aug. 4. 1860
Messrs 5. w. FowLE & Co, Boston
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In town this remedy is great favorite with
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The Portland daily press., 1863-05-04

.B- A rebel prisoner at Aqua Creek ex-
planned the financial policy of the Conspiracy
very naively the other day. The correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Inquirer had asked
him what would be done if their inflated cur
rency should be further distended by another
year of warfare. "Why," said he, "we'll repu-
"diate the whole of it, and commence a new
tissue just as the old Continental Congress
"did in the Revolutionary war and afterwards.
"and doubt whether the Confederate debt or
shat of the United States Government will
sever be paid'