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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
s11- Sherman's Expedition.
Official Report OF its Commander.

Official Report OF ats Commander.
WASHINGTON. March 10, 1864.
The following are the official dis
patches relative to Sherman's expedi-
ton:
r-- VIcKsBURG MISS, Feb. %, ria
CAIRO, March TO- 1854.
GENERAL: | got in this morning from
Canton, where / left my army in splen-
did heart and condition.
We reached Jackson Feb. 9th,
crossed Pearl river and passed through
Brandon to Morton, where the enemy
made preparation for battle, but fled in
the night. We posted on over all OBJ
stacles, and reached Meridian Feb.
l4th. Gen. Polk having a railroad to
assist him on his retreat, escaped across
the ToDbigbee on the II.
We staped at Meridian week, and
made the most complete destruction of
railroads ever beheld-south below
Quitman, east to Cuba station, twenty
miles north to Lauderdale Springs, and
thence all the way back to Jackson.
j could hear nothing of the cavalry
force OF Gen. VIM. Smith, which was
ordered to be there by February 10th.
/ enclose this by mail, with copy OF
his Instructions.
i then began to give back slowly,
making a circuit by the north to Can
ton, where | LETT the army yesterday IN
splendid condition. will leave it there
FIVE days, in hopesthat the cavalry from
Memphis wilIturn up there. will have
them come in. SOB ae
sss. w. II. SHERMAN.
To Lieut. Gen. Grant, care Gen Hallnck.
o CAIRO, ILL.,, March IL, ls64-Midnight
To Lieut.. Gen. Gran or Gen. HallocE:
Left Gen. Sherman yesterday al
Memphis. The command is all safe
Our loss in killed, wounded and miss
ing is l75 only.
The general results Of this -expedi
ton, including Smiths and the Yazoo
River movement, is about as follows:
One hundred and fifty miles Of rail
road, sixty seven bridges, seven thous-
and feet Of trestle work, twenty loco
motives, twenty. eight cars, ten thou
and bales of cotton, several steam mills,
sand over two million bushels of corn,
were destroyed. The railroad destruc.
tionis complete and thorough. The cap
lures of prisoners exceed all our loss.
Upward of 5000 contrabands and
refugees came in with the various col.
umns.
(Sigued.) DANIEL BUrTERFIELD,
Major General.
We can add to the above, upon the
highest authority, that Gen. Smith was
to leave Memphis, according to ar
understanding with Gen. Sherman, Oh
the 26th of January, but did not get
under way until the 18th of February.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
Republican Caucus.

The Republican electors Of Silver Greek Town
ship are requested to meet at the AMERICAN
HOTEL. Dowagac, on SATURDAY. APRIL I'd
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 a:
may properly come before the meeting.
BY rider Township Committee.
Dowagiac, March 18th, 1864.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
~ The Chattanooga Gazette state.


The Chattanooga Gazette states
that between the point of Lookout
Mountain and Bridgeport, down the
valley of the Tennessee, lies twenty
five miles of dead mules, in one con-
tinuous string-the head of the first
carcass lying on the "quarter deck -
of the one behind him, aud so on,
throughout the entire distance. The
Gazette says: "Just imagine a convuI-
sion of nature of sufficient magnitude
to bury these remains as they now lie,
and phancy the pheelinx of future
Agassiz, who in his geological research
es strikes either of the termini, and
attempts to exhume the entire sssnake. -
Won't it knock the socks off the sauri-
ans of the diluvial period? Twenty
five miles of vertebra, with two pedral
arrangements every three feet! What
bully side-show for some future
circus -
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
The New POLICY of the war.

In giging Freedom to the Slages, ace ensure Free
dom tothe Free, honorable alike in srhat are gire
and achat toe receige WeshaH molly sare or mean
ly lose the last best hope Of earth. Other means
may succeed, this could not fail TAewayisp1ain,
peaceful, generous Just. aray achieh if fot1o'ced,
the world ciH forerer applaud. and God must for
vsr6less.-PresidentL incoln's Message, December
1st. 1862.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
List of Letters
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a
IN license granted by Clifford Shanahan, Judge
of the Probate Court for the County of Cass, in
the State of Michigan, 1 shall offer for sale at
public auction the southeast quarter of the south
east quarter of section one, and the north east
quarter of the northeast quarter of section twelve,
in township five south of range fifteen west in the
day, the seventh day of May next. between the
hour OF nine o'clock in the forenoon and the set
ting of the sun the same dy, on the premises
above described, as the property of the late Will
liam III. Miller, deceased
EZRA POTTER, Administrator.
w. HI. GAGE, Atty for Administrator.
March 24th, 1864. mar24-49w6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
A CARD.

The Ladies Mite Society of the Methodist
Church, OF this village, respectfully return their
heartfelt thanks to the citizens of this village for
their very liberal and generous assistance extend
ed to the Society in the purchase of their bell
For the many liberal donations received the ladies
feel deeply grateful, and it will long be remem
bered green spot in this life-desert.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Dowagiac, March Esd, 1864
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
MRS. ALIENS
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS
> FRI z .!

WILL send by mail, or express prepaid, one
l. 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 re-
tail price. With each Album will send prize.
to he distributed from 10000 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. --.ef- So
A NEW AND FAIR OFFER
/ 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 thcs can then send for the Album and
Prize not, as they choose. Should any one,
to time, send on the Five Dollars la their
first letter, they rely on fair dealing, and that,
whatever their prize shall prove to be, it shall be
promptly sent with the Album.
| am holding out the most liberal inducements
to Agents, both ladies and gentlemen, at home
aud in the Army, many of whom are making from
five to ten dollars per day. Persons wishing the
Agency should make application at once have
adopted the rule that those who first purchase
Album from any neghborhood, company or regi-
ment, will be entitled to the Agency for that To-
caity, if they desire it. Persons who may sec
this notice act their agents, send on
the money (er their names first if they prefer it,
aud give it trial. Letters requiring an answer
should always contain stamp for return postage.
MAddress all communications,
Post-Ofice Box 5565, 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.
Persons wishing the photograph (taken from
life.) of any favorite generals can have them in
serted in their Albums or sent separately, at cost
(25 cents each). the money to accompany the order
MRS. ALLEN.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
wIt is stated that Basil Duke II

TNY It IS stated That Basil Duke, the
noted gurrilla, while on his way from
Columbus, Ohio, to Fort Delaware was
feasted by the Philadelphia Copper
heads at the Continental Hotel, and
was otherwise treated in manner I'M
deserving by such a cut-throat, horse
thief, and specially while our Union
prisoners are suffering go at Richmond,
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

s The story of conspiracy in
Kentucky, is discrcdi;ed among prom
prominent Western Congressman.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

~ General Gustav was thrown
from carriage last Tuesday and very
severely injured.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

REPUBLICAN OFFICE, !
March, Esd 1864. !
WHEAr-WiIite. No. l, 81 45 No. 2, 81 40.
Red-No. 1, 81 %; No. 2, 81 90 per
,ushel.
JoRN-Cob-65 p 20 lbs
&C Shelled, CSC. q Csc. y bushcl.
OArs-5Oc. q 52c. per. bushel.
BARLEY-S1 90 3 bushel.
BEANs-s1 50@s2 90 3 bushel
CLovER-s EED-S7 so per bushel
TIMOTHY sEED-$2.75 per bushel.
WOOL IS a 20 per ID
HIDEs-Green-7c. @-715c. per ID
Dry-1215@l4 per ID
PELrs-S1 90 a 81 90 each
PoTAToEs-60c q 65c per bushcl
ONIoNs-S1 so per bushel
CABBAGE-S6 90 per hundred
APPLEs-Green-3O a So per bushcl
g -dried-S11lc. per. ID
s-dried--peared 2Oc. unpeared 1916
per pound.
BUTTER q &c, per ID.
CHEEsE-1219c per ID
LARD-121ac per ID g
TALLOw-9c per ID
EGGs-1219c per dozen
LIVE Hoes-s4. 5O@s5 so per cwt.
CATTLE-S3 5O@4 so per cwt
LUMBER-dry whitewood-sl6 90 per NJ
green whitewood-$13 00@15OO per N
WOODS oO@SS so per cord
HAY-slO OO@sl5 90 pert ton
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
d r a H >.

In Niles, on the 18th inst, of congestion of the
brain, THOMAS SHANE, only son of Thomas H. and
Mary c. Glenn, aged years, 8 months and 81
days.
We extend to the afflicted parents our heartfelt
sympathy in their great bereavement.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
EYES and EARS.

Extreme cases of all kinds of diseases will be-
sent to Chicago, where more perfect treatment can
be instituted. =!
Or Dodge's Lectures on the following subjects
VIII De forwarded to those desiring, on receipt Of
of the price set opposite each lecture:
Lee on Tuberculosis of the Lungs. cents.
Catarrhal bronchitis, ("
:. :. Proiapsus or Female weakness ("
Dyspepsia,
- p" Scrofula.
: Our Theory and Practice, 9 Z"
!" Female Cautery,
Either of the above will be forwarded on receipt
OF the price, in new stamps, all of them, post
paid, for fifty cents in stamps as soon as the print
ing is completed. by the first of March. =
n. s. DODGE, NJ. d.
apr2- so 'es Box 1874. Chicago, Ill.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
'10eT, A'u"eyS, 1H6 Unsdry Orgdns generaLIy
FEMALE WEAKNESS.

Proapsus of the Womb. Serene and Pain. burn
ing heat and distress in the back and lower part
OF the Bowels, together with faintness distress
and all feeling at the Stomach, smothering
and suffoession about the heart, pain under the
shoulder blades, dizziness and blindness on stoop-
ing, cold feet and hands, and all female derange-
ments and complaints are governed by his most
perfect remedies and treatment; the cause being
removed, permanent cure soon follows. The
AiSo oft Tho
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

DARN of 100 acres in Section 10, Silver Creek
Il township, seventy acres under Improvement.
good dwelling house. barn and orchard upon the
premises: 1t is well watered and pleasantly stu
ated. Will he sold at a bargain.
Also, dwelling house and lots nos 43 and A in
Patrick Hamilton's addition. Dowagiac.
Also. the two story fire proof brick store and lot
on Beeson street, Dowagiac village
Also, thirty-two feet six inches on Front street.
corner of Division street. Terms made known
upon application to the:subscriber, at Kalamazoo,
Mich. IL SMITH,
Dowagiac Feb. oath, 1864. feb25-45tf
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

Current Price paid by Dealers and Shippers for
the articles named when brought to market in good
order
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
co nj M E. RCIAL
DOwagiac Prices Current.
CORRECTED WEERZYBY
ANDREWS 81 COOPER,
Produce and Commission Merchants

ALSO, DEALERS IN
GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
COMMERCIAL STREET, DowAGIAC.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

The following are the official dis
patches relative to Sherman's expedi-
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24
PROBATE ORDER.

Dated March oath, 1864. mar24
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1864-03-24

We can add to the above, upon the
highest authority, that Gen. Smith was
to leave Memphis, according to an
understanding with Gen. Sherman, on
the 26th of January, but did not get
under way until the 18th of February.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19

The n. Y Express says that there are
but ten Democratic members Of the House
OF Representatives who do not agree with
what Mr. Brooks, the editor Of the Express
said in Congress, viz. That as fact to
be recognized and accepted, as much as
daylight and darkness, the SIarsry institu
sion isdead Mr.. Brooks does well to rec.
ognize this fact. He and bis party will
sooner or later claim bat they were always
abolitonists aud will demand the popular
vote for their services iD behalf of human
freedom The change in Mr.. Brooks will
be no greater than from Know Nothingism
to Democracy, and he and they will make
it with perfect ease. provided the present
indications of freedom To tue slave shall
ultimately be reslizrd. But if slavery con.
tinues, then be aud they will be its warm
advocates. Such is the usual course Of dem.
agogues.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19
H1xra 10 FAnnlR, Aporr 70 BrILp

HINTS TO FARMERS ABOUT TO BUILD. -
Time is money A farmer ought to
think Of this before he locates bis barn
half q mile from bis dwelling. We know
a well to do farmer. who built his barns
forty rods from bis house--at least twenty
rods further of then there was any call for.
Twenty rods is one sixteenth of mile
He aud bis man goes TO the barn at least
four times daily on an average In going
ard returning, they would travel one hall
mile each, or both one mile daily, which
might have been saved by judicions loca
sion. One mile day is three hundred
and sixty Eve miles year. 10 thirty
years it will amount to nearly eleven
Thousand miles of travel; enough to perfoI N
journey to Europe aud back, or over
land 10 California.
A farmer builds new house. lie 10
Gates bis pantry SO that bis good wife, to
set the table, has to walk at least Iod
further than necessary, had he used good
Judgment in locating bis kitchen and pan.
try. The good women aud girl went int Q
that pantry at least twenty times daily
making at least forty rods OF extra steps
daily, or over forty FIVE miles yearly
This task was upon one already overbur-
deued with labor and cares Farmers,
think twice before you build; yes think
good many times. Do not build in a
hurry to repent at your leasure Take
plenty Of time to thouroughly digest oil
your plans. Study TO make everything
convenient, both for yourself and house
hold. A little difference. in locating your
buildings, or rooms. may make large
saving in doing the work Of ,he farm, or
the household. A difference OF u few step
is q small matter. if il only occurred bu,
once; but, when they have to be taken
several times daily. for years. it becomes
an important matter - Rural Nelo Yorker
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19

KEEPING WINTER SOFA HE'S Theirs is
just one single rule for the keeping of win
ter squashes. Put them in dry, warm
place, and they will not rot. 1t is warm
damp atmosphere, that causes decay. A
dry stove room or furnace heated, which
place, which never gets cold enough 10
freeze, are good blaces in which to winter
squashes and pumpkins They are also
kept we'll hung up in bags or baskets over
head in the kitchen, or on hanging shelves
They, should always he stored single, never
10 piles when you wish to keep them long
time.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19


Iifo h onward---uao Il
With forward aim;
Toll h heavenly--chooso II
And Its welfare claim.
Look not to another
To perform your wills
Let not your own brother
Keep your strong hand stu
Life IL onward--never
Look upon the past;
Il would hold you ever
In It's clutches hsf
Now is your dominion
Use Il 10 you please
Biz d not the souls pinion
To bed Of ease.
Life is onward--try It
Ere the day be lost;
II hath virtue--buy II
At whatever cost
II the world should offer
Every precious gem
Lock not at the scoffer,
Change II not for them.
Life Ia onward-heed Il
In each varied dress !;
Your own act can speed Il
On to happiness.
His bright pinion DER you
Time wakes not In vain,
If Hope chants before you
Her prophetic strain.
Life Is onward-prize Il
In sunshine and In storm;
On, do not despise II,
In its humblest form.
Hope and Joy together,
Standing at the goal,
Through LIES darkest weather,
Beckon on the soul.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19
Ayers sarsaparilla

IL compounded from the most effcctnal anti
dotes that medical science has discovered tor
this affecting distemper, and for the cnre Of the
disorders IL entails. That IL is far superior TO
any other remedy yet devised. is known by all
who have given il trial. That il does COM
bine virtues truly extraordinary in their effect
upon this class Of complaints, is indisputably
proven by the great multitude of publicly
known and remarkable cures ut has made Of
the following diseases Kings Evil or
Glandular Swellings, Tumors, Erup-
tions, Pimples, Blotches and Sores, cry.
sipelas, Rose or st. Anthony's Fire, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Coughs from tu.
berculous deposits in the lungs, White
Swellings, Debility, Dropsy, Neuralgia,
Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Syphilis and
syphi1itic Infections, Mercurial Diseases,
Female Weaknesses, and, indeed, tho whole
series Of complaints that nrise from impu,i,y
Of the blood. Minute reports Of individual
cases may be found in AYERS AMERICAS
ALMANAC, which is furnished to the druggists
for gratuitous distribution, wherein may be
learned the directions for its use, and somc Of
the remarkable cures which it has made when
all other remedies had failed to afford relief.
Those cases are purposey taken from all Sec
tons Of the country, in order that every reader
zaay have access to some one who can speak to
him Of its benefits from personal experience.
Scrofula depresses the vital energies, and thus
leaves its victims far moro subject TO disease
and its fatal results than are healthy constitu-
tionS Hence il tends to shorten, and docs
greatly shorten. the average duration of human
life. The vast importance of these considers
tioss has led us to spend years in perfocting
remedy which is adequate to its cure. This
we now otfer to the public under the name of
ArER's SARsAPARILLA, although it is com.
posed of ingredients, some of which exceed the
best of Sormparila in alternative power. BY
its mid you may protect yourself from the suffer
ing and danger of these disorders. Purge out
the foul corruptions that rot and tester in the
blood; purge out the causes Of disease, and
vigorous health will follow. BY its
virtues this remedy stimulates the
tons, and thus expcls the distemperS Which
hrk within the system or burst out on any
part of it.
We know the public have been deceived by
many compounds Of Sarsaparflia, that promised
much and did nothing; but they will neither be
deceived nor disappointed in this. Its virtues
have been proven by abundant trial, and there
remains no question Of its surprising excellence
for the cure of the affecting diseases it is in.
tended to reach. Although under the same
name, il is a very different medicine from any
other which has been before the people, and is
far more effectual than any other which has
ever been available to them.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19

A DrsISFEcrAyr-Green copperas, dis
solved in water, will effectoally conceDtrat te
and distroy the ioulest smells. and if placed
under bed in hospitals and sick rooms,
will render The atmosphere free and pure.
For butchers stalls, fish markets, sinks,
and whatever there are offensive putrio
gases, Dissolved copperas, sprinkIed about
will in day or Two, purify the atmos
phere; and an application once week
will keep ii sweet and healthy.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-03-19
Haskell & Son,
IA @

&IEftxI/n
Would Inform the People Of Ohm and
Westerm Pennsylramia, Of a Few Facts :
Fact No l.
rs that Gen. Burnside will take Rich
l. mond In less than two weeks, and that
Abraham the Illinois Railspliter,
is bound to win sooner or later. And heAbrsham-ad.
vises US to still go and furnish the people with
Food and Raiment
a. extremely and unaecouataby Low PRICES and say
Fact No. II,
That there Is not in Benishte Ahtabulaa Comrle,
or better Selected Stock of
Groceries,
than ours bought before the late advance and will te solo
accordingly. They will give AWFUL PILE of Goods fol
one Of my Green Backs With my rhz thereon ana notic
Fact No. III,
That they also have a Pile Of
Clothing,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps,
nd by the advice Of Mrs Abraham and the little Abes
ave crammed our store with
Dry Goods,
prices to beat the World So you you find eve
thing from pin to a hogshead ofSugar. Aud in
Fact No: Nv,
You will and they all kinds of PRODUCE or any thing
the Farmer or Mechanic has to sell for their goods.
Fact No. V,
We sell orr foods for PAY and keep Books com,
prepared Iont mention Trust it has
entirely wit g. You will see in
Fact No VI,
lnat they ePaying CASH for Flour and all Keg Hoop
LUMBER DO
Fact No. VII
You viii eat least 10 per cent by buying Of us.
Fact No. VIII.
That Old Mechanics Row Is soon to give place 10 NOR
comnodious and mpos ng structure for the accommodation
Of our increasing business.
Call and us, one door South of the Post Office.
Ashtabuls Nov. 2s, 1852. Haskell J. 4 SON