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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-02-11
A Secesh Almanac-.WhOB Began the
tf War.

| A friend in the South has had the
kindness to send us a Secesh almanac
for 1862, printed in Nashville at the
Southern Methodist Book Concern,
Rev. t. o. Summers, d. ID. editor
The second page contains wishy-
washy secesh song, entitled the '.Stars
and Bars" We quote the opening
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-02-11
Official Directory.
THE ExEcUrIvE.

Prssident-ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois.
Wee Prssident- HAMLIN, of Maine.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-02-11
8u4sil'lnllessIsS mi s. sQirliest(.jtoIrp. Qlis( .j to

AMOS iSN1l1INH,
County Surveyor.
vandalia, Gass County. Mich. june447y1 q
LEVI j. REYNOLDS, ai
LICENSED 9ln AUCTIONEER.
Calvin Township. Cass County Michigan.
A LII BUSINESS entrusted to his care will be
IA promptly attended to. Charges reasonable.
Address, as above Williamsville, Postoffice, Cass
County Mich I'D rEnss.Ss aug20-16yI 50
IN JACOB j. VAN RIPER,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and General Col
lecting Agent. Back Pay. Bounties and Pen
sions procured on easonable terms. Office over
the old Townsend Store. dec10-S4y1
=; JAMES M. SPENCER q
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor
in Chancery. Soldiers Pensions, Pay and Boun-.
typrocured on reasonable terms. Special atten-
tion paid to the collection of Claims. Office In
+ Brick Store, corner Of Front and Commercial
Streets, Dowaglad, Mich. apr23-26lyl
Fl JAMES SULLIVAN, ~,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor In
Chancery, Dowagiac, Mich. Office ON Front
Street. ap25v4y1
4 CLIFFORD SHANAHAN, arf
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitorin
ChaDeery, Cassapolis, Gass eounty, Mich.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-02-11
Fine Pocket Knives

A z
AWARDS BOOKSTORE,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
COUNTRY MERCHANTS,

Carried on in all It's branches and all work of oui
own make warranted Our facilities in this re-
spcct are unsurpassed by any establishment in
the North West
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
CHARLES TURNER,
DEALER ~
Furs Of All Kinds.

Deer Skins. Tan'd Duckskin Hides, Sheep Pelts
&c. Highest Price Paid. in Cash, ut the Store Of
y. W Clark 4 Co, East Saginaw.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13

No one can foresee the latent victo-
ries or defeats which lie in our course
if force and force alone is to be exert
cd. Tho past has taught us the GER
tain cost of war and tho uncertainties
of its results.
In this contest beligeront rights are
necessarily conceded to the South
The usagcs Of international warfare
are practiced in tho recognition OF
flags and exchange Of prisoners. is
it wise to put off the end of the war
and thereby continue recognition
which tends to faniliarize the public
mind in our own country and in the
world at large with the idea that we
are disunited into two distinct nation
alities. A needlessly protracted war
becomes disun,on.
Wise craftsmanship can now bring
this war to a close, upon the terms
solemnly ayowed at the outset of the
contest. Good faith to tho public
creditors; to all classes Of citizens OF
our country; to the world, demands
that this be done.
The triumph won by the soldiers in
the field should be followed up and
secured by the peace-making policy OF
tho statesmen in the Cabinet. In no
other way can we save our union.
The fearful struggle which has
taught the North and the South the
courage, the endurance and the re-
sources of our people, have made a
basis of mutual respect upon which a
generous and magnanimous policy
can build lasting relationships OF
union, intercourse and fraternal re-
gard. If our course is to be shaped
by narrow and vindictive dassions, by
venal purposes, or by partizan object,
then patriotic people have poured
out their blood and treasure in vain
and the future is full of disaster and
ruin.
We should seek, not the disorgani-
zation, but the pacifcation of that
section of our country devastated by
civil war.
In this hour of triumph appeals
should be made to states, which are
Unidentified with the growth and great
ness of our country, and with some Of
which are associated the patriotic
memories Of our revolutionary strug-
gle. Every generous mind revolts at
the thought of destroying all those
memories that cling about the better
days of the republic; that are con-
nected with the sacrifices of the men
who have made our history glorious
by their services in the cabinet, in the
forum, and in the field.
Faith to our armies and TO our cit
liens demands that we keep sacred
the solemn pledge made to our people
and to the civilized world, when we
engaged in this bloody war, "that it
was not waged in any spirit of oppres-
sion, or for any purpose of conquest,
or subjugation, or purpose Of over
throwing or interfering with the rights
of established institutions in those
states, but to defend and mqintain the
supremacy of the Constitution, and to
preserve the Union with all the digni-
ty, equality and rights Of the several
states unimpaired; and thatas soon as
these objects are accomplished the
war ought to cease"
HoRATIO SEYMOUR.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13

Manufactured to order, Of the best material, and
in a workmanliko manner. Stoves put up, Pipe
fitted Fave Troughs and Water Conductors made
and put up, Repairing promptly attended to
Kerosene Lamps made, or fitted with Burners
and Chimneys; Camping Utensils made in any
desired style, Lumbermen fitted out with all os-
sential articles for Culinary Purposes in the
woods; Zinc Boards Tor stoves made to order, and
everything required in this branch of mechanical
business done promptly and we'll.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13


WHO WANTS?
Who wants prime lumbs-wool undershirts,
Or splendid Drawers or Hose,
who wants silk Pocket IIandkerchiefs
Or Cambria il they chose
Who wants snow-whito Linen shirt
The texture supcrfne,
Who wants killing necktic
Tho shirt-collar to ontwine?
Who wants stylish Coat or Vest,
OF any shape or shade ?
Who wants a handsome pair of Pantst
As good as ever were madcl
Who wants first-rate Overcoat
To ward old winters chill,
A"Raglan" or Mcclellan"
"Dung-up" or what you will,
Who wants Searfs Shawls, Gloves, Gauntlcts
suspcrdcr or yalisc,
Trunks, Carpet Bags, or aught that tends
Gents comfort to increase.
To Marks far-famod Tower Hall
Should lie them in tricc,
And know that he alone supplies
Prime Clothing at Low Price.
TO III. MARKS
Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods Emporium.
Genescc Street, opposite the Bancroft House
Fast Saoinaw Mich.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
ALPHABETICALLY A NOISELESS
MACHINE


IL requires fifty per cent. less power than any
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ry TO health.
Its strength and WONDERFUL sIMPLICI-
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We respectfully invite all those who may desse
to supply themselves With superior article, TO
call and examine this Unrivallcd Machine.
But in more especial manner do we solicit
the patronage Of
Merchant Taiors,
Coach Makers,
Hoop Skirt Manufacturers,
Shirt and Bosom Makers,
Dress Makers,
Corset Makers,
Cater Filters,
Shoe Binders,
Vest and Pantaloon Makers.
~ a = - Z 1.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
MIDLAND CITY HOTEL,
GEO. II. BALL. Proprietor. :

THE PROPRIETOR bcgs leave TO inform tho
Il public that he Inns Just opened his new and
commsdious house IN Midland City, where he
viii ever be found ready IN suit and satisfy all
who will obiige him with their patronage.
Afitiand City, October ~ 1863 -nl2
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
WILLIAM G. DIETZ
CARPENTER and BUILDER,
WATER STREET BETWEEN 9ENESEE
AND GERMAN STREETS.

I S NOW prepared to execute oil kindsof work
] appertaining to the trade. Having long
and varied experience in all branches of the
business and n good stock Of seasoned lumber
on hand, am confident my work will please all
who may favor me with their patronage
Plansand specifications drawn TO order.
pT51 Residence on Jefferson street, opposite
the Brewery
East Saginaw, December "a, 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
Great improvements in
SEWING MACHINES !!
Empire Shuttle Machine,


This Machine is constructed on entirely new
principl Of mechanism, possessing many rare
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The following are the principal objections urg-
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l--Excessive fatigue to the operator.
2-Liability to get out Of order
3-Expense, trouble, and loss Of time In repair
ing.
5-Incapacity to sew every description Of mate
rial.
6-Disagrooable noise while in operation.
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IL has straight needle, perpendicular action,
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Their rip nor rayel, and is alike both sides !;
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Having neither Cam nor Cog Wheel, and the
least possible friction, it runs as smooth glass,
and Is
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13

IT'S well enough for an attractive
wife to lave repulsive husband
The rose isn't complete without its
thorn.
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READY FOR FITTING UP AT ONCE.


OF everything usually TO be found in any Hard
ware Establishment, East or West, with the adj
dition Of articles incident to the busincssof Lum
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Hunting and Trapping, will always be found at
my Store, whore l shall be happy as oil times
TO meet old customers and new. Past patronage
gratefully acknowledged.
East Saginaw, Oct. ], 1868.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
PRICE OF MACHINES, COMPLETE.

PRICE OF MACHINES, COMPLETE.
No I, Family Machine, with Hemmcr,. $50
No. 2, Small Manufacturing, with Exten-
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No. 3, Large Manufacturing, with Exten-
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No. 3, Largo Manufacturing, for Leather,
with Rolling Foot and Oil Cup,..'' 30
One half hours instructions is sufficient TO en-
able any person to work this Machine to their en-
tire satisfaction.
Agents Wanted for all Towns in the United
States, where Agents are not already established
Also, for Cuba. Moxioo, Central and South Amer
lea, TO whom n liberal discount will DO given.
Terms invariably Cash on delivery.
T. S. McARTnUR& co.
ii. HALLECK, Sole Agent fer tho State OF
Michigan, l68 jefferson Avenue, Detroit. 2l0
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-01-13
COME AND SEE US.

East Saginaw, January !, 1854.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
wIrcHcRAFr IN ITALY.
TOWER HALL,
NO. 5l8 Market street.
BENNETT & Co.

The Italian correspondent Of The London Post
sends an account Of one Of the most extraordlna-
ry political devices which ever entered the head
Of even monk;
II appears that in the convent Of the Augusti-
nlan nuns at Loretto, there was formerly pupil
daughter Of one of the supporters Of Victor
Emanuel This young lady left the convent in
April OF the present year, and, Immediately af-
terwArds a rumor was circulated that another
pupil of the convent had been bewitched by her
Pins and needles were said to have been vomited
in large quantities, aud the usual nonsense of
wltchrttt largely drawn upon. AT last the young
lady ives invited 10 visit the convent, which she
did, in company with two Of her relations, from
whom, however, she was separated on some pre-
tence.
The chaplain, the physician, aHd the lady su-
peTOr then confronted her, charged her with
Witehcraft, and demanded 10 be informed Of the
tncantations used, and the agreement entered
into with the demon. The girl though natural
ly much terrified, Of courso denied all knowledge
Ofany such proceedings, whereupon most pain
fdl scene ensued. Holy water was sprinkled
about literally, the priest twisted his stole
around her neck, shriekug his exorcisms, and,
Anally, the proceedings wound up Ivy tho two
miscreants, under the advice Of the nun, strip
ping the poor girl nearly naked under the pre-
teDce of seeking for the compact with Satan
Under all these distressing circumstances the
girl naturally tainted, but upon recovery was
subjected to fresh indignites--the superior even
threatening her with DEATH and showing her
lOx Of pima and needles, taid to have been vom-
ilod by The victim of the enchantment, and let
ter said 10 have been found upon her person,
containing the words "Death 10 the Pope I"
similar scene was in courso of enactment in
another room, where q nun was striving TO get
the girls mother to confess TO her daug hter's
guilt. At last she succeeded in getting away
from the convent with her daughter, and con-
VeYing her home-hyaterica, sobhng, and ter
rihed. When this disgracefu story became known
the inhabitants Of Lorelto turned out, and riot
was imminent. The Snydic, however, stopped
i by arrosiiug the physician and chaplain for
their illegal conduct. In the meanwhile. it has
been discovered that the girl said to have been
beRitohed is and has been perfectly we'll, and
that the whole thing has been planned to pro-
duce an impression on the ignorant that the enc.
mics Of tho temporal power are friends Of the
devil, and that the present revolution in Italy is
the work OF lemOniaonl agency.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
OFFICIAL.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
Corrected by q. Chandler & Son

sTATR OF DELAWARE
- E<ee1tfirs Department.
Whereas, An ssetou was held n the STATE OF Delaware
on Tuesday tue sghlh day OF November IN the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred aud sixty four
thAt oslns the Tues lay after the st MoneAy in said
m0nth, n pursuance Of the Constitution of the United
blAteB and the laws Of the State OF Delaware Ia that
behalf Tor the election Of Representative the people
81 the said State In the thirty ninth Congress OF the Uni
ted States;
Aud whereas, Tue eeAl certificates or returns " the
SAID eieet on held In the several counties Of the said
state having bse duly rsteivsd and examined by the
Governor appears tro that the votes In the sad
couRes respectively for such representative were cast as
follows, to wit -
Ia Now Castle County. for Nathaniel B. smIthsrs,
In New Castle County, for John A. Nicholson asls
votes ~
In Kent County, for John A. Nicholson, 1893 votes
IN Kent ConAty, for Nathaniel Il smlhsrs 1854 votes
IA sussex County, for John A. Nicholson 2549 votes
ln Sussex County for Nathaniel H. siniIher 22.O votes
ana Whereas The returns duly made out, signed aud
exseuted election for the choice OF
o. anu or Tue said State In the thirynlnih Congres OF
the United States aforesaid having baun duly
70 the Governor by the respective shss OF said Coun-
Ties and the Governor having examined the sail RETURNS
and enumerated aud Asearaned the number votes for
each and every candidate person vote for such
Representative. the result appears follows to witt
sou, S16l.
The whole number of votes given for Nathaniel L.
Snllthels, SOB.
Nov, therefore, |, William Cannon, Governor Of the
state Of Delaware, DO hereby declare that John A. Ncho
SON mas reeeVed the highest vns at ts election aOIe
said aud Therefore has been and Ia duly and legally cleo
ted the Representative Of aud oi the State Delaware
Ia the iMnlrly,nlnth M Congress Of the United States.
ln testimony hereof have hereuntO set my hand and
caused the Great seAl Of the said Stale to be
5sSs ahixed al Dover, thls twellh day OF November
HFfSW IN the year ot our Lord one thousand eight
S8Asap hundred and sixty-fOur and Of the indepen.
denee Of the United States tue sghiy-ninth.
WILLIAM CANNON,
SAMUEL N. HAHMNaToH, JR,
Secretary OF State. nov l8gw
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
THE paIRoaRApnY OF GRANT AND LEE.

Richmond correspondent Of the Savannah
Republican, referring TO the late correspondence
between Generals Grant and Lee In reference 10
the relief Of our prisoners at the South, says;
The correspondence between General Leo and
General Grant is now before me, aud have been
much struck by the handwriting Of these two
ablsat generals the war has brought forward on
either side. General Lee's handwriting is bold
and rather stif, his letters being large, round,
and very distinct lie bears heavily upon tho
pen-prObably goose -quill-and abbreviates
many of his words, as if writing were labor TO
bin. The following is IN e4apt transcript of the
hrsl sentence ip his letter to Geptral Grant:
"GRSERAL: have read your letter Of the 18Th
inst, acoompg copies of letters from Judge 0uld
COinm'r Of Exchange Of Pris'rs on the part Of the
Conraie States & the HOnb'l L. NJ. Stanton See'y
Of War Lit. Col Mulford Asst Commr Of Exc. Of
The Y Htates,"
dc does not, as you perceive, punciuate close
" aud nowhere in his letter does he write out
the word "and," but invariably uses the abbre-
Walton "S." And yet he pauses long enough to
dot all his sis" and cross all his "t's." All his
letters nre drawn nearly straight up and down
The paper in other words they are like himself,
round, full, bold, and upright, inolining neither
to the right nor the left, and standing tirmly on
their base Rs il they disdained oil asRlstanGo.---
They are so clear aud precise, so round, and
Weighty, and distinct, that each letter reminds
one Of solid cannon ball, and each word Of a
cluster Of grRpeshot.
s.General Grnnt's handwriting, on the contrary,
though not so bold and distinct, nor the letters
SO large, and round, and erect, is nevertheless,
very legible and very striking. tis full of en-
ergy and action and his letters all incline 10 the
right, and follow one after another with little
tpaoe between them as il they represented on
equal number Of his brigades on rapid march
fSOuGsa'Lees right. Among chrOgraPhsrs hs
hand would he callpd o running band. The
words occupied much space from left 10 right,
apd still they are very clear and legible. lie
pays more attention TO punctuation than General
Lee, abbreyiates less, and is equally careful Of
" ~ and l's, II may be the work of imagina-
uon' yet in reading his letter cannot but plc-
lure tue writer as a restless, nervous, energetic
man. full-ot fire and action, always in motion,
and AlwayE in hurry.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
OHARLEsToN UNDER FIRE.

A Charleston correspondent Of Southern pa
per gives vivid picture Of the effect Of our
shells on that city. They tear up the streets,
cut the gaspipes, and plunge the citizens into
darkness-t against churches and
dwellings, and creating generally great tu.
mutt; but comparatively few persons are injured,
though narrow escapes are frequent. This wri-
ter says:
saw few days since, the interior OF a gen
teman's residence which shell had entered.-
Cpttipg the tester, aud passing through the pa
Vilon Of his bed, it penetrated the opposite wall
and lodged in the adjoining room. Both him
self and bis wife were in the house Of the time,
and he remains there still. In another instance,
similar missile entered q chamber, and passing
betWeen the slate and bed-clothes Of O crib in
which an infant was lying, left the little creature
unhurt, but lost in the conVolutiOns of it's bed
ding
Some months ago while our intrepid fremen
we're making every excrton 10 subdue The fast
spreading flames in one of the lower wards, the
Yankees opened as usual upon the locality A
shell, in It's parabolo descent, entered an en-
Bine which numter Of iiremen were working,
and which was surrounded by large concourse
OF others. Tho mute friend Of our homes was
blown to atoms, the men were dashed to the
ground; but, with the exception Il negro who
had just taken the place Of q white man, and
who lost an arm, resulting afterward in his death
and very slight wound Inflicted on one Or two
eiheTs, none were injured.
Passing through The lower wards Of the city,
you would be particularly struck with the sad
desolatioD. The elegant mansions and familiar
thorOughiares, once rejoicing in wealth and re-
fnemeni, and the theatre Of busy lfer the we'll
known and fOndly, cherished churches, some OF
them ancient landmarks, where large assemblies
we're wont to bow at holy hltarg. and epaciOua
balla that once blaEed with light aud rung will
feslal songs, arc all deserted sombre, and cheer
lesei and this is enhanced by the forbidding as
pect Of that vast district Of the city which was
laid in ashes three years ago, and which remains
iu unmolested ruins as the monument of Charles
TOMS long and dreary pause in the grand march
Of improvement.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-11-18
0ourmal anD atatrsmam
Done with Politics.

Done with Politics.
BY THE BARD or TOWER HALL.
Brown solemnly laid down the paper,
For what he read there was no joke;
HIS lofty hopes had all 10 vapor
Departed al one ruthless stroke.
But then across his face there came
cheerful, nay triumphant, look,
As II though he had lost his game,
Some comfort from the fact he took.
HFarewell 10 politics." he cried.
"That trcksh nag, that heed5 no rein
It's PAGES now I've fairly tried.
But never will try again.
Content with blessing that arc sure,
I'll trust TO giddy chances no more;
And while all comforts secure,
Want Of Ienown Ill not deplore.
Dinners as good, can afford,
Though not served up midst such blaze
0fpomp) as any that tue board
or presidential pride displays,
Aud as for dressing, 'ts well said
That no great dgnitary wears
Handsomer clothes, or better made,
Than those which Tower Hall prepares.
Select your clothing from our stock Of Ready
made garments thereby secure goods equal in
style, fit, material and workmanship, to any
made to order, at 25 to Copper cent lower prices
We have full and complete assortment OF the
newest, choicest and most desirable styles OF
goods, purchased at the lowest prices Of the sea-
son, for cash exclusively, aud sold for cash ex-
therefore al tho lowest prices posi-
BILE. All can be fitted ut once from our stock,
without delay or trouble
TOWER HALL,
NO. 5l8 Market street.
BENNETT Co.