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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-01

DR.. ATwATER-Sio0rn. Saturday morn
ing, the 18th, | received a message to 90 to
Mrs. Dowd's house up by Mr.. Catlin's. |
went up about or 10 clock was met
at head of stairs by Mrs. Thayer. went into
the southwest corner room and found there
lady in child bed. She said she had been
sick since about 2 O'Clock that morning
stald awhile, then went over TO the Falls,
stopped again as came back. visited her
again the same evening, found it case Of
slow labor, and left her for the night, was
there two OF three times Sunday, and all of
Sunday night. About 10 O'Clock Monday
forenoon a child was born 1t did not breathe,
but in few minutes succeeded in resusci-
tating it by ordinary means. then discov-
cred that another child was to be born The
second child was born about II or a little
after. 1t was apparently well. did every
thing necessary and left little after u.
They seemed to be perfect children, born at
the full period. The first was restored by
gentle means. The other was apparently
perfectly well at birth and till went away.
left supposing both were doing well. They
cried some-judged Of their health a good
deal from the character of the crying. The
first one had more of a moaning crv-which
did not indicate perfect health. The other
one cried naturally as if IN perfect health,
Children born IN such condition are not
apt to die suddenly. Cannot account for
the death of those children on natural causes. I
next went there about O'Clock in the
evening. Then found the children dead, - b
did not examine them particularly till next
day-thought the lips showed a more lvid
appearance than usual The mother was
dying as L leit-and died as | learned few
minutes after,-about eight o'clock The
children lay about 6 feet from the he'd chill
iren of that age might be killed by smother
ng IN a short time, it would not take many
say how many. 1t would
nave been barely possible for the mother to
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-04-01

Rev. j. A. Leach of Sa1ton's River, has
been appointed chaplain of the 18th Z. S.
colored regiment, and has already assumed
the duties of his position.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
The Florida Expedition.

New YORK Feb, 27.-The Express
says: From an officer who arrived in
the Fulton, we learn some further par
ticulars of the disaster::to our forces near
Lake City, Fla.
Gen. Seymour, who commanded the
expedition, had been placed under ar
rest by ordes of Gen. Gilmore.
His successor is Gen. Vodges, who
left Hilton Head on Tuesday last with
reinforcements forJ Jacksonville, consist
ing of an entire division.
Our informant says it was the opin-
ion Of the officers who took part in the
expedition that our totallosses in killed,
wounded and missing are between l 200
and 800.
Gen. Seymour is severely sensured in
not throwing out scouts and skirmish-
ers as our troops advanced. As it was,
our troops were led into trap.
Hamilton's artillery led the van and
suffered severely. The rebel sharp
shooters picked off their horses, and
their guns had to be abandoned.
The 4Oth Massachusetts, mounted in
fantry have also suffered severely.
In the retreat many of our wound
ed were left behind within the enemy's
lines.
Our troops were right in front of the
Confederate batteries in piece OF
woods before we were aware of their
presence, and when their batteries
opened CALLING fire our men were
driven back panic stricken in disor-
der.
The rebel force is not known but is
supposed to have been large. One OF
the prisoners captured state that troops
had recently been sent down from
Charleston, and Gen. Beauregard was
in command.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
r,om the Army of the Potomac.

LIST. u s. S. S. Feb. goth, 1864.
Friend Campbell: A great deal has
been said and written about the Sol
diers. and their views with regard to
the coming Presidential Campaigns
many writer's, trying to convince the
people that the Soldiers do moi, take
any interest at all, as to who shall be
elected.
This is a great mistake, the soldiers,
do take an interest in the matter, and
a deep one too. / have been among
the men of four different Corps Of
this army, and / can tell the thousands
at the North, that have such strange
freaks in their heads, that three-fonrths
of the soldiers are in favor of Presi-
dent Lincoln for the next four years,
and they are not backward in giving
their reasons. f,s.,s....,s,l. -.
They say that no man can be elected
President of the United States who is
so thoroughly abuoxious to the Rebels
and their sympathisers as Mr., Lincoln,
and that by re-electing him We shall
convince them that the North is deter
mined to crush the Rebelfion4a fact
they ought to have learned long ago.
This is honestly the wish of the SOL
diers of the Army of the Potomac, of
all political denominations, and should
any OF the readers of your valuable
paper, with the matter more fully de-
monstrated, they have only to give US
chance next fall, and they will hear a
voice from the army almost as effective
as the Battle of Antietam and Gettys-
burg. s'ss1
And "after so thorougha trial of our
determined and noble President who,
they have ever found ready to sway
the power of the Nation 10 their bene-
fit and to the enemy's disadvantage"
they should cease to have that love for
their country, as not to even desire a
voice in the election of ruler in whom
they would feal willing to trust their
lives and their fortunes; then l say
they must have changed greatly in the
last three years. And who answered
the first call of the President "fol
troops" but those that were patriotic
and willing TO sacrifice, al ''a;
thousands have" to sustain onrlN ationa
honor, and give to our children ma
ton in far better condition than W,
found it. b6ag
And yet "as some would say" we ar
without any particular desire to hav'
q voice in this great matter. Hoping
these few lines will solve that problem
I close least l weary your patience.
Yours very Respectfully.
Lieut.. G. w. THORP.
LIST. U. 5. SharpshcoteTs. ]
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
Important in Regard to the Draft.

Important in Regard to the Draft.
The Albany Evening Journal says:
We are at length enabled to official
ly announce the principle upon which
credits are to be given upon the quotas
based upon the call 70: 100000 men.
Major Townsend has received COM
munication from Col. Fry which settles
the question. The several districts are
10 be credited
i. With all the men enlisted from the
7th of July, 1868, to March 8, 1864.
2. With all the drafted men who have
responded in person.
3. With all the substitutes furnished
by drafted men; and.
4. With all the drafted men who have
paid the $500 Communication fee.
Col. Fry has. already credited each
district with all of these several classes
up to the first day Of February, and has
arranged for the credits 70 be carried
forward to the day of the draft-March
10.
With the principle of credits thus
clearly settled, it will be very easy
matter for each district to approximate
its present indebtedness.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
-Carnoration Election.

The animal election of corporation
officers of this village took place on
Tuesday last. Itpassed off very quiet
ly, scarcely any interest whatever being
manifested by our citizens as to who
should administer tie village govern
ment during the coming year. The
following is the ticket that was elected !:
P-esident-DANIEL LYLE.
Trustees-Philo d. Beckwith, Fred
erick H. Ross, Joel Andrews, Francis j.
Mosher, Daniel Henderson, Evan p.
Townsend.
Mdrshdl-Peter Hannah.
Assessor-Elias Pardee.
Iredsuver-Albert n. Award.
Street COMMUNICATIONS A. Lee.
Pound Master-Peter Hannah.
Fire Wardens-Gideon Gibbs, John
G. Comstock. .
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
swThe movements of Gen. Sherm.


~ The movements of Gen. Sherman
are inexplicable to the rebels, and the
utmost CONSERVATION is created as he
advances. The Atlanta, Ca, Appeal
says he is in the Egypt of the South,
and if not driven forth, can subsist un :
til Spring on. the supplies afforded by
the land, which to lose is their destruc-
ton. Sherman is marching in solid
body, fully protected by his artillery,
with his cavalry close in hand. The
rebel cavalry are lowering around him.
Urgent appeals are made TO the citi.
zens to rise and repel the daring viola
tor of Southern soil and consumer of
Confederation victuals.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN County orCas s.. -. IS.
- At a session of the Probate Court ior tne
County of Cas-. holden al; the Probate Office, II,
GassapO Tuesday the sweIfy y;aht hundred
and sixty-four Present-Cliford Shananan,
Judge of Probate. In the matter OF the estate =.
Laura NJ. Day, deceased. On reading ana nilng
the petition duly verified, of Jackson Day, pray
ing for license to sell real estate ofsad deceas9a,
@ Thereupon it is ordered, that Tuesday, the
fifth day of April next, at ten o'clock IN me
forenoon, be assigned for the bearing OF ssio.
petition, and that the heirs at law of SAID de,
ceased, and all other persons interested In saiol
estate, are required to appear at session OF saio
court. then to be holden at the Probate Once IN.
Cassapolis, and show cause, if any there be- why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be gran
ted. i. -...f =
And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said es-
tate, of the tendency of said petition and the
hearing thereof, by causing copy Of this order
to be published in the Cass County Republican,
newspaper printed and circulating in said county
of Glass; for four successive weeks previous 70
said day of hearing. G.: SHANAhAN,
IA true copv.1 Judge of Probate.
February %, 1854 maro-4o"A
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
MRS. ALIENS
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS
ID r il z ES4

I WILL send by mail, or express prepaid, one
i of my beautiful Photograph Albums, made Of
the finest Turkey Morocco, richly gilded and en-
bossed and highly ornamented with double gold
plated extension clasps, for Five Dollars, the
tail price. With each Album will send a prize.
to be distributed from COCO sealed envelopes,
containing checks representing every variety Of
costly jewelry, Gold and Silver Watches. &C.,
worth in cash from one Dollar up to fifty dollars
each. =, -
NEW AND FAIR OFFER. ac
/ ask no one to send the Five Dollars till they
know what Prize will accompany the Album.
They can first send on their names, and try their
luck; will let them know the result by return
mail, and they can then send for the Album and
Prize, or not as they choose. Should any one,
to save time send on the Five Dollars in their
first letter. they can rely on fair dealing, and that,
whatever their prize shall prove to be, it shall be
promptly sent with the Album.
L am holding out the most liberal Inducements
to Agents, both ladies and gentlemen, at homo.
aud in the Army, many of whom are making from
five to ten dollars per day. Persons wishing the
adopted the rule that those who first purchase an
Album from any neighborhood, company regi-
ment, will be entitled to the Agency for that To-
cality, if they desire it. Persons who may see
this notice can act as their own agents, send on
the money (er their names first if they prefer IT'D
and give it a trial. Letters requiring an answer
shonld always contain stamp for return postage.
MRS. Lucy ALLEN,
Post-0ffice Box $685. New York City. \
p. S.-Any person who Will cut out this adver-
tisement and enclose it in letter to some friend
in the Army, and notify me of the fact, and where
sent. shall receive by return mail beautiful and
exact life-photograph of Major General Grant,
worth, at retail, 40 cents. One stamp will answer
for the return photograph and trial of luck, as
both can be sent in one letter. tass8 -.
Persons wishing the photograph taken from
life of any favorite generals can have them in
ted N AlhumS. n nj felv af
Us cents eachl. the money to accompany the order
s.a n MRS. ALLEN.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
United States Internal Revenue.
Annu7aL Idres for 1864.

The attention of taxpayers is here
by called to the provisions of the
United States Excise Law relative to
the assessment of annual taxes.
By the sixth section of the act of
July /, 1862, it is made the duty of all
persons, partnerships, firms, associa-
tons, or corporations, made liable
to any annual duty, license, or tax, ON
OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF MAY
IN EACH YEAR, to make list or return
to the Assistant Assessor of the Dis
trict where located of the amount of
annual income, the articles or objects
charged with special tax, and the
business or occupation liable to pay
any license.
Every person who shall fail to make
such return by the day specified will
be liable to be assessed by the Assessor
according to the best informaticn
which he can obtain; and in such case
the Assessor is required to add fifty
per centum to the amount of the items
Of such list.
Every person who shall deliver to an
Assessor any false or fraudulent list or
statement, with intent to evade the
valuation or enumeration required by
law, is subject to a fine of five hundred
dollars; and in such case the list will
be made out by the Assessor or Assis-
tant Assessor, and from the valuation
and enumeration so made there can be
no appeal. ealAaos eia pag "a
Payment of the annual taxes, ex-
cept those for licenses, will not be de-
manded until the thirtieth day of June.
The appropriate blanks on which to
make return, and all necessary infor-
nation, will be furnished by JACOB ..
VANRIPER, Assistant Assessor for
the l1tb, Division, to whom the returns
should be delivered on or before the
first Monday of May, at his ofhce, IN
Dowagiac.
u S. Assessor I'd District Michigan.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
PROBATE ORDER.

CsTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss.
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Othce, In
Cassapolis, Saturday the twenty-seyenth day OF
February, in the year one thousand eight hum
dred and sixty four. Present-Clifford Shana-
han, Judge of Probate. In the matter OF the es-
tate of Sarah E., Ruth and Clarissa Alexander,
minors. On reading and filing the petition duly
verified, of Samuel Alexander, praying for license
to sell real estate of said minors.
Thereupon it is ordered that Saturday, the
twenty-sixth day of March next, at ten O'Clock IN
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of SAID
petition and that the heirs at law of said minors,
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at a session of said court.
then to be holden at the Probate Office, In Cass-
apos, and show cause, if any there be, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. :
And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested 10 said estate
of the tendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished N the Cass County Republican, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County ofCass, for
three successive weeks previous to said day OF
hearing. -gOTs ~ g. SHANAHAN,
| A true copy.) Judge of Probate
| February q, 1864. msr3-46wS
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

sW The cavalry expedition Of Gen.
w. S. Smith, after three weeks raid
through Mississippi, has returned to
West Tennessee. General Smith has
arrived at Memphis. He destroyed
1000 bales of cotton and 100000
bushels of corn; broke up the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad from Okolona to
West Point, and captured 5000 horses
and mules, 1900 negroes and 100 pris-
oners. He had seven engagements, be.
ing successful 10 all but one, in which
he lost battery of mountain howitzers.
His entire loss in killed and wounded
was slight, but 400 or 500 OF his men
were taken prisoners. The rebels,
however, lost more than be did.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
The New POLICY of the War.

In giring Freedom to the Szaces, ace ensure Free
dom to the Free, honorable alike in scAat ere gire
and aohat ~ersceire. WeshaJno5lysare or mean
ly lose the last best hope Of earth. lOth~ means
may succeed, this could not fail The plain,
peaceful, generous Just. A way sOAich If fol1o'ced,
tie cOrid riH forerer applaud. and God must for
enthusiastically ncolns Message, December
LIST, 1862. sHs-
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
Nj ARRIED.

NJ a RRIE ED.
AZ the Baptist Church in Dowagiac, Feb. 17tf
by the Rev. Mr. Rice Mr. MORRILL, WELLS, oi
the Sd Mich Cavalry, and Miss ELLEN Ii. CROSS
of Nolinia, Cass County.
Ali honor to our soldiers,
Who in Pike risk their lives,
And when they can get furloughs
Come home and marry wives.
Here's one who fought in dixie
Without sustaining loss
Comes home like good christian,
And meekly takes his-CRoss.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
THE VERY LATEST.

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 25.-7. p. m.
1864. | left the front at Buzzard Roost
at eleven o'clock to-day. Atthat time
the firing had ceased entirely, and only
an occasional picket shot exchanged.
About o'clock this morning, Harri-
sons mounted force held gap on the
right of our advance, which was at
tackled vigorously by brigade of in
fantry and driven from it.
They subsequently, returned, hut did
not engage the enemy. At IL a. M.
Bright's and Kings brigades of john
sons division still hold the enemy at
bay, supported by Morgan and Dan.
McCook. 3. ).
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

gg The venerable widow of Ex-
President Harrison, residing at North
Bend, Ohio, died yesterday. aged es
years. sa ..4e as.sf 81 -aee.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

The new enrolment bill pro-
vides that the Office of Provost Mar
shall General shall be filled by Briga-
der. Colonel Fry, the present incum-
bent, will therefore be thrown out of
place, unless the President promotes
him, and the Senate confirms the ap.
pointment.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

sH-Once more we have the an
soancement of an advance of the
.irmy of the Potomac-or, rather, a
,iastion of it. The direction or object
are as yet keep from the public.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
EROM KNOXVILLE.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago TriL

Special Dispatch to the chicago Tribune.
KNOXVILLE, Feb. 25th, 1864.-The
advance of Longstreet's forces will
reach Greenville to night. Thir retreat
is rapid since they burned the bridge,
as his cavalry is reported escaping into
North Carolina by the French Broad
Gap.
Our advance at Strawberry Plains
found some deserters among them q
Captain and Quartermaster, citizens
of Knoxville, who said that the 9Th
corps, under Gen. Sedwick, had cut
Longstreet off. They say he burned
all his trains, that his retreat was a
rout, and that if we press him, over a
thousand men, discouraged by the re-
treat, will come into our lines.
Gen. Schofeld telegraphed from
Strawberry Plains, tonight, to Gen.
Hascall. to have all the baggage sent
up at once. = He will rapidly complete
the bridge, and follow up the rebels
sharply.
A skirmish is reported between
Beau's Station and Rutledge, yester-
day, by force Of infantry from Cum
berland Gap. We drove the enemy.
There are no particulars.
Col. Kline, Just in from the Plains,
confirms the above.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. ga special to
the Journal from near Buzzard Roost.
Ga, 25th, at $50 p. NJ, says Gen.
Cruft is in the valley beyond Rocky
face, where he found the enemy in
heavy force, and awaits reinforcements
Morgan and McCook are feeling
the enemy at Buzzard Roost and Skin.
mishing lively.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 25.-In our en-
gagement at Tunnel Hill yesterday
Gen. Palmer captured over 800 pris
oners, who have been brought in. We
lost lost about rs men killed and
wounded. h...l..esa
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
FROM PULASKI, ALA.

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
CINCINNATI, Feb. 26. 1864 An Off
Ger just arrived from Pulaski, Tenn,
states that the cars are running from
Nashville to Athens, Ala, and will be
completed to Decatur shortly.
Gen. Dodge, at Pulaski, has raised
800 men for the I'd Alabama cavalry
and is filing two colored regiments.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
d Fl ATT :.

D r a It H :.
In this village, on the 25th inst, of lung fever,
CARY, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Noble
Thomas, aged one year.
'Forbid them not to come un'o me, for of such
is the kingdom of Heayea.'- JESUS.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

~ Both Houses of Congress have
voted to adjourn on the slst day Of
May,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03

Charleston, at a. ". at Mr.. Gould's, at Il NJ,
and at Lawton at p. NJ, on Tuesdays, May 9Th,
June 3Oth, Aug. 25th and Oct. Goth.
Call at Lawrence, at a. NJ. at Dowagiac, at IL
NJ. at Mr. Huffs, at p. NJ; at Whtmanville, at
6P. NJ, on Thursdays, May 18th, July I'd, Aug.27
and Oct. ed
Call at Mr.. Kimerlee's, at A. NJ. at Cassapo-
lis, at u NJ; at Vandalia, at p. NJ, and at
Brownsville, at P. NJ, on Fridays, May sth, July
3d. Aug. 2Sth, and Oct. 29th. fEgEl.
Call at Pokagon, at A. NJ. at Mr.. Shaul's, at
IL NJ; at Keller Centre, at r. NJ, and at Hart
ford at P. NJ, on Thursdays, May l4th, July 9th,
Sept. Sd, and Oct. 29th. -31sr,l I
rSy7Patients should remember the hour and be
prompt, as the Doctor will not remain beyond the
specified time.
Dr. d. has been successful in the treatment Of
diseases of the
Throat, Lungs, Heart and Bronchial Tubes !;
also diseases II flln
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
OR. DODGE'S VISITS

EIGHT MONTHS TO T COME.
~ODR. d. will travel by private conveyance
9S5Ea - on the account Of his health he will
- - make calls in the country near where his
ESIpatients reside, and he will only stop one
VI hour in each place, therefore, patients and
a5lN others desiring consultation or prescrip-
aEe tons must be waiting when the Doctor ar
y g lrives.- Prescriptions will be prepared as
a far as time will permit others win be for
AAiAl warded by return express.
~ n n
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-03
FROM NEAR DALTON.


DALTON, Ga, Feb. 8.
After brilliant capture Of Tunnel
Hill by flank movement, with the loss
of one killed and four wounded, Gen.
Harris relieved Johnson and pushed on
up the valley toward this place, under
heavy Smelling from the enemy's guns
on commanding ridges on either side.
We drove the enemy through the gap
beyond here, where he has a division
of infantry. Our forces lost only four
men, Grierson's brigade, after Cruft's
advance, met the enemy on the left and
faced the ridge, and under brisk iii
fantry fire drove him on Dalton. Night
put an end to the engagement. The
total loss on our side was three killed
and twelve wounded.