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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

.W Matters have wvrlike look at
Suffolk, Va. Our pickets have been
driven in after severe skirmishing with
an overwhelming force of the rebels
and at last accounts the two armies
were confronting each other face to
face. Our position is deemed an i'm
pregnable one and no fears are enter.
taiued as to the final result.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
Two Hundred Thousand More.

The President has issued a new call
for 100000 men, for the securing of
which draft is appointed for the 18th
of next month. We are coming down
nearly to the limit of delay and post
ponement. The men must be had.
The people are anxious that the armies
be filed up, and recognize CONSUMPTION
as the sure, speedy method. The Gov
eminent bounty as now paid, will con-
tinue until April LIST, at which time all
bounties except the 800 will cease.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

Sherman'S Great Expedition
CANTON, Mss. Feb. Is, via CAIRO, March 10.
The grand expedition into Misis-
sippi has returned thus far, and ouce
more we have communication with the
outer world.
The expedition has been successful
in the objects for which it was sent,
viz: to destroy rebel communications,
by cutting their railroads in all dirso-
tons, and draw off some of the rebel
from Mobile and Chattanooga.
The expedition penetrated one humid
red and fifty miles into the heart of the
rebel country, with no communications
kept open in its rear, and without meet
ing any opposition except skirmishing
with the enemy's cavalry. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY reported that Gen. Polk had
$4,000 men at Meridian, but with this
force he dare not make stand.
We have destroyed over seventy
miles of railroad, so that there is not
tie nor rail left. All the roads ex-
tending from Meridian, of which there
are four, are destroyed for long dis
tauce.
More than 5000 contrabands follow
ed him back.
Hundreds of mules and horses have
been driven off, and property captured
and destroyed, of many millions OF
dollars value to the rebels.
Terror and CONSERVATION has been
carried to the hearts of the Confeder-
ates, and all has been done in an incred.
IDLY short space of time, and with but
a trifing loss of life.
1t has had tendency to convince
the common people of the hopelessness
of their cause. The state is virtually
abandoned by rebels, and the people
can think of coming back into the
Union.
This army has been on the march al
most constantly, and have lived on hall
rations and what they could get from
the country, but they have invariably
stood it remarkably well, and only
wished that they could have brush
with the rebels.
Though no great battle has beer
fought and victory won, yet the expe
dition may be accounted quite success
full. Our loss in killed, wounded and
prisoners will not exceed lO0.. That oil
the enemy is much greater.
We killed rebel Major and cap
tured one, besides other officers. The
country is thinly peopled, and most Of
the residents poor. They were moi
originally secesh, the most of them be
came so. Many would be glad to re
turn to the Union.
Some cotton was seen, most of which
was burnt.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
From Fortress Monroe.
A DISPATCH from Gen. Butler.

4 Dispdtch from Gen. BItler.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Re
publican has the following official dis
patch, which was received last night:
FORTRESS MONROE, March s.
Hon. Z. M. Stanton:
The flag of truce boat is in, bringing
over forty eight officers and 600 pri
Yates, delivered for exchange.
The Richmond papers give an &C
count of Col. Dahlgren's death, and
Maj. Cocks capture. The paper also
says that the Confederates have or
dered all Of Gen. Kilpatrick's officer
whom they have captured, to be PLACED
in irOrs. 49,
(Signed) Benz. F. BUTLER.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
w Returns from Hampshire

az Returns from New-Hampshire
are nearly complete, only ten towns
remaining out. The figures are: Gil
more, Union, SO, 1871; Harrington. DEM,
30,159. Gilmore's majority, 5,99s. The
towns 10 come in may reduce this a
little, bot probably not below $500.
The Councillors are, a Union, l Dem.
Union gain of l the Senate, 8 Union,
3 Dem.-same as last year. The House
shows gain of nearly 20 Unionists,
giving on a joint ballot about rs Union
majority against SO last year.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

.A A colored delegation from
Louisiana visited President LincolI
last week, to ask his interposition Il
secure them the privilege of voting
His reply is characterize of the man
and worthy Of him. He does not hest
tate to ayow lack of personal preiu
dice against them, but reminds them
that the subject matter of their request
is not in the range of his present un
dertakihg. This ''bigj ob'' must be
finished first, when all minor questions
will find adjustment.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
Presentation of Grants Commission.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Presi-
dent OF the United States this after
noon formally presented to Maj. Gen.
Grant his commission as Lieutenant
General. The cermony took place in
the Cabinet chamber, in the presence
of the entire Cabinet, Gen. Halleck,
Representative Lovejoy, Gen. Raw
lings and Col. Comstock, of Gen.
Grants staff, the son of Gen. Grant,
and Mr.. Nieolay. The President ad-
dressed him thus:
"GEN. GRANT-In consequence OF
the nations application of what you
have done, and its reliance upon you
for what remains to do in the existing
great struggle, you are now presented
with this commission, constituting you
Lieutenant General in the army of the
United States. With this high honor
deyolyes upon you also correspond
ing responsibility. AS the country
herein trusts You, so, under God, it
will sustain you. scarcely need add
that with what / here speak for the
nation, goes my own hearty personal
concurrence"
To which Gen. Grant replied as fol
lows:
"MR PREsDENT-I accept this com
mission with gratitude for the high
honor conferred. With the aid of the
noble armies that have fought OH so
many fields for our common country, il
will be nv earnest endeayOr not to
disappoint your expectations. l fee
the full weight of the responsibilities
now devolving on me, and l know thai
if they are met it will be due to those
armies, and, above all, TO the favor o
that Providence which leads both ma
tions and men,"
The President then introduced tht
General to all the members of th'
Cabinet. After this the company wa.
seated, and about half an hour wa
spent in SOCIAL conversation.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
The Presidential Question.
Mr.. Chase Withdraps has Name from
The Candidacy.

Mr.. Chase Withdra,cs has Name from
the Candidacy.
NEW YORK, March lO.-The Post
publishes the following letter of Mr..
Chase, declining to enter the Presiden-
tial canvass
WASHINGTON, March 5. 1864.
My DEAR SIR: In reply to friendly
letter from you, wrote you briefly, not
long ago, about the wishes expressed
by many, that my name might be ia
vorably regarded by the people in their
next choice of President, and closed
by saying that should our friends in
Ohio manifest a preference for another.
/ should accept their decision with the
ready acquiescence due from one who
has been already trusted and bonored
by them beyond merit or expectation.
The recent action of the Union men,
bers of our Legislature indicates such
preference. 1t becomes my duty,
therefore, and count it more privi-
lege than duty, to ask that no further
consideration be given to my name.
1t was never more important than
now that all our efforts and our ener-
gles should be devoted to the suppress
sion OF the rebellion and to the restora-
ton OF order and prosperity on solid
sure foundation OF Union, freedom and
impartial justice, and ! earnestly urge
all with whom my copnsels may have
weight, to allow nothing to divide them
while this great work, in comparison
with which persons and even parties
are nothing, remains unaccomplished.
Cordially your friend.
(Signed) s. p. CHASE
To Hon. J. G. Hall, Senate Chamber,
Columbus, Ohio.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
The Spring Elections.

On the fourth day of April next, the
people of the State of Michigan will
again be called upon to elect their
town officers for another year. The
coming spring election will be one of
more than ordinary Importance, in the
effect which its result will have on the
greater elections of next fall, when a
President, Members of Congress, Gov
ernor, and other State and County Off
GERS are to be chosen. Are the Repub-
leans of this cocnty ready for the
struggle? Is every thing done that
can be done towards a thorough or.
ganization. If not, then see to it al
once. We can and must carry this
county by triumphant, heart cheering
majorities; but to do SO we must go TO
work now.
If we are beaten at the coming cleo
ton, it will be taken as popular con.
domination Of the Government of the
country, its measures and its policy
and we will enter upon the fall cam
paign with the recollections of recent
defeat clogging our efforts and impair
ing our energies but if victorious
then, as We know we ought to be, we
will not only have the control of the
election boards throughout the State
(which is in itself matter of vast i'm
portance) but will 60 into the Presi
Dental and State contests cheered ar
by the greetings of recent success, and
inspired with the hopes and pleasures
of future victories.
Republicans of Cass County, to thu
work, then, at once. See every mar
in each township, get them thorough,
interested; select the very best mel
for the various offices, and do it in sucl
manner that none can be dissatisfied
and there Need be no fears of the re
suit. Let no one. through want of in
terest, or because some friend or rela
tive failed TO secure nomination, re
main away from the polls. Aviad al
dissensions and dissatisfaction in on
own ranks, and thereby secure the full
vote of our party.
We believe with the Grand Rapid
Eagle, that it is christian, patriotic
a manly and grateful duty, for the per
Torrance or neglect of which ever,
elector must answer TO his conscienc,
and his sense of honor, to attend tn,
polls closely, and see to it that uncon
ditional Union officials at home ar.
placed in power to sustain the uncon
ditional soldiers in the field. 1t will b.
burning shame if the families of tn,
soldiers from any town or ward in tn,
county are left to the care of a Super
visor who is opposed to the war, al
enemy to the cause to which soldier,
fight, and consequently, at heart M
friend of the soldiers.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
Republican Caucus.

The Republican electors of Silver Greek Town
ship requested to meet at the AMERICAN
HOTEL. Dowagiac, on SATURDAY. APRIL Cd
1864, at O'clock, P, NJ, for the purpose of nom
mating suitable persons to be supported at the
ensuing election for Township officers and for the
the purpose of transacting such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
BY order Township Committee.
Dowagiac, March 18th, 1864
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
FARM FOR SALE.

O ITUATED in Sterling. McComb County, Mich.
y containing 81 acres. so improved. Upon the
farm is farm house nearly new, frame barn ~
by 46 feet, and an orchard capable of bearing 300
Detroit, one.mile from Plank road running to De-
troit, and three miles from station on the q. I.
K. X. The above farm will be sold cheap for cash;
or time given upon part if desired, or 1t will be
exchanged for property in or near Dowaglac. LOT
further information enquire of the subscriber IN
Keller, or a'ietter directed to Dowagiac will re-
ceive' prompt attention. CYRUS TUTHILb.
lowagac, Feb 18th, 1864. feb11-45w5
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

The President has issued his officia
order relieving Gen. Halleck as Gen
eral-in- Chief of the Army, and appoint
ing Gen. Grant in his stead. Genera
Sherman succeeds Gen. Grant in The
command of the Military Division O
the Mississippi composed Of the De
partments of the Ohio, Cumberland
Tennessee and Arkansas. Gen. Nc
Pherson is assigned to the Army and
Department of the Tennessee.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
~ The Ohio Legislature

wThe Ohio Legislature has
spoken most emphatically for the re-
nomination of Abraham Lincoln.
ninety-nine out of one hundred, and
this is the sentiment of the whole 10y
al people, as the politicians will find.
From California to Maine it is the unan-
imous voice tbst Abraham Lincoln
isto guide the country through the next
four years. eeo ~
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
For President in 1864,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Republican Caucus.

meeting of the Republican Union electors
will be held at POKAGON SIDE TRACK, on
SATURDAY, APRIL I'd, 1864, at O'Clock p NJ,
for the purpose of nominating suitable candidates
to be supported at the ensuing election, for
township officers and to transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before the meeting.
By order Township Committee.
Pokagon, March 18th, 1864. ,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

/ ~ 1t is said that Gen. Wadsworth
has been sent TO Fortress Monroe to
put stop to Gen. Buffers system of
exchange of prisoners. The latter has
been giving 100 rebel for Is Union
prisoners. This has since been denied.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
The New Policy of the War.

In giving Freedom to the Slases, zoe ensure Free
dom to the Free honorable alike in srhat ere gire
ly lose the last best hope Of EARTH Other means
may succeed this could not fail. Thewayisplain,
peaceful, generous, just 4 way arhieh if FOLLOWED,
tie oOrld soiH forecer applaud. and God must for
spa6Isss.-PresidentL incoln's Message, December
LIST, 1852.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

Is Its announced as part of Gen.
Grants plans for the spring campaign
that a grand concentration of all the
western forces is to be made. From
100000 to 100000 more men are to be
called out, and smashing" blows are
are to be given the rebellion.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

1t is announced that General
Grant, who is now OH bis way to Nash.
vile, will, after arranging matters in
the West, return to the East and head
the Army of the Potomac, which is tc
be largely reinforced for grand for.
ward movement upon Richmond.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17
The New Hampshire Election.
4 Glorious Triumph Of Loyalty.

a Glorious Iriatn1ph Of Loyalty.
CONCORD, N. H., March Ire
Turns are received from 22O cities and
towns, leaving ten to hear from. The
vote stands thus:
Gilmore, 6,757.
Harrington, 30,759.
Gillmore's majority xill he about
$500.
Four Of the FIVE Counsellors and nine
of the twelve Senators elect are Union
Republicans, The Union Republican
majority in the House is about seventy.
five.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

"a Advice from Florida states that
Gen. Seymour is still in command of
Jacksonville. Our loss at the battle of
Olustce foots up 1900, of which two.
thirds were slightly wounded.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

"a General Rosecrans has issued
an order requiring all religious assem-
blages in his department to take the
oath of allegiance, or be dispersed by
the military.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-17

eH General Sherman brought with
him from Mississippi 5000 negroes,
400 prisoners, aud thousands of mules
and cattle.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-07-27
and its surroundings.

Marietta is Immediately ON the railroad
to Atlanta; it is | l3 miles south OF Chatta-
nooga, and 20 miles north of Atlanta, and
IL miles north of the Chattahooehie riv-
er. We took possession Of the place, and
hold it as an important one. Marietta il,
or has been, a very beautiful town-the
prettiests we. have seen since leaving
Tennessee. 1t contained a population of
about three thousand, and was place of
great wealth. II was alec place where
considerable manufacturing was done for
the rebels in the way of shoes, clothing,
caps, etc. 1t was noted for its paper man.
ufactOry, a large part of the paper used
in the South being manufactured here.
Much of the paper on which Confederate
money and bonds are printed was manu-
factured at this place. We captured no
commissary stores OF supplies here of con-
sequence. Most OF the citizens fed at
our approach, carrying with them their
effects There were several Union men
here, who have suffered every indignity
and persecution at the bands of their
bitter and relentless foes.
These remained, with the loss OF all
they possessed, but manifesting genuine
Joy at our appearance. Several families
remain in Marietta, and noticed some
ladies who gave evidences OF refinement,
and who deported themselves with pro-
priety and gentility; though others OBJ
served, of the lower class, who looked
filthy, uncouth, coarse, and vulgar, No
damage was done to the houses in Mar
ietta-to the credit of our army be spoken.
To those citizens who remained, guards
were furnished, and they remained at
their homes in security, while patrols and
guards were stationed through the town
to prevent any damage being done 10 the
houses and premises. Many Of the build
ings in the city are very handsome and
the generalappesrance of the place shows
that the people have been cultivated, ,
thrifty and refined. The suburbs and
surroundings of Marietta are exceedingly
beautiful-prehsps appearing more so
than they really are, as contrasting so
strongly with the mountain region
through which We have passed, and in
which we have been operating so long,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-07-27
SOIdIers, sbecuIatIOnS.

A letter from the Army of the Poio-
mac has the following good thing:
A few months ago two soldiers were
sentenced, for some trivial offence, TO ten
days in the guard house, but they were
taken out occasionally to do police duty
about camp. Doing police duty, you
must know, is not in the army what it is
in the city, but consists in going about,
under guard, and cleaning up the camp.
These soldiers were put TO cleaning away
the mud from the front of the colonels
quarters. They were from q New York
city regiment, and, to Judge from their
dialect, might have been named Nose
and Sykesy At any rate, | shall call
them so in the recital. They had worked
we'll, and finally seated themselves on a
log to await the arrival of the guard TO
relieve them, when the following conver-
sation took place:
MoSE-Say, what are you goin' 10 do
when yer three years is up? Coin to be
vet? Saay?
SYKEsY-Not if | know myself, amt;
no. Pm goin' to be citizen, ain. Pm
goin' back to New York, and am goiu' to
lay off and take comfort, bum round the
engine house. and run wild der machine
MosE-WeIl, | Tell yer what Pm goin'
to do. I've Jest been thinkin' the matter
all over. and got the whole .hing fixed.
In the first place, Pm goin' home to New
York, and as soon as get my discharge,
Pm goin' TO take good bath, and get
this Virginia sacred soil off me. Then
Pm goin' to have my head shampood, my
hair cut and combed forward and lied,
and then Pm goin' to some uptown cloth
ing-store and buy me 4 suitof togs. I'm
goin' to get gallus suit too-black
breeches, red shirt, black choker, stove
pipe hat, with black bombazine around it,
and pair of them shiny lether butes.
Then I'm goin' up to Delmonico's place,
and am goin' for to order jest the best
dinner he can get up. am goin' to have
all he has on his dinner ticket, you bet.
Whati Nol guess won't have a gay
old dinner much, for I'llbe citizen then
and won't have TO break my teeth off
gnawing hard tack. After I've had my
dinner, will call for a bottle of wine
and cigar. and all the New York papers,
and then I'll jest set down, perch my
feet upon the table, drink my wine, smoke
my cigar, read the news. and wonder
why the Army of the Potomac don't
move.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-07-27
Arkansas asItis,

Captain Hine, of this city, SAYS the La
fayette Journal, has returned from Ar
kansas, where he has been for three
months. His description of the condi
ton of things there-away is most gloomy
No preparations have been made for rails
ing crop this year, and to all the other
horrors of war absolute famine is to be
added. Crowds of ragged and woe-be-
gone people, whole families, men, women
and children, besiege every steamboat for
passage, willing to 90 in any direction to
escape the desolation and misery of their
own homes. Many leave their farms, cat
tie and household goods to be appropria-
ted by the first conner, anxious only to es-
cape with life. The country is overrun
by predatory bands of guerrillas, who
plumber, rob kill, burn, sack and rayage,
without reference to age, sex, or opinions.
From the deck of the passing steamer
the traveller sees blackened timbers, ash
heaps, and smoking ruins, where once
stood happy homes. Fences, shade trees,
barns and orchards are gone. Every
steamer is fired into from the shole, by
bands that roam up and down in quest OF
plunder. Altogether the picture is most
sad and gloomy. Lawlessness has taken
the place of law. There is little protec-
tion for life or property. Might rules
with undisputed sway. Society is disor-
ganized and lapses into barbarism. Gangs
of slaves wander helpless over the land,
while their masters scour the country on
evil deeds intent. Arkansas never was a
very inviting country, if half that has
been said of heris true. Now it has reach
] ed the uHima tluls of anarchy and misery.