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Year: 1861

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss.
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Saturday the nineteenth day of
January, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-one Present-Clifford Shanahan, Judge
of Probate In the matter of the estate of Jonathan
w. Lewis, deceased. On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of jeremiah r. Grenell.
praying for letters of Administration, on the estate
of said deceased


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
sixteenth day of February next, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate, are
required to appear at session of said Court, then
to be holden at the Probate Office, in Cassapols,
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 in said estate
Of the pendency Of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing g. SHANAHAN,
"a true copy1 Judge of Probate.
January 19, 1861. Jan24-4Ow3
Year: 1861

FIRST BABIEs.-A somewhat extern
ded observation and solitary expert
ence have convinced US that first
babies have a hard time. Parents
must have two or three children be.
fore they know what baby is, know
how to treat it, and acquire patience
sufficient to treat it properly. The
poor little fellows that have the misfor-
tune to come along first have to ed
ucate parents to their task, and in the
process they get spanked and shaked
and abused. After q man has three
or four children he learns that whip
ping, or striking child less than two
years of age is barbarous. We know
one "paternal head" who struck his
first child when only six weeks old,
the ass actually believing that the child
knew better than to cry, and that he
stopped crying at that particular time
because he struck him. We carry
certain notions of children and of fam
lily government into married life, and
the first child is always the victim
of these notions. And not alone of
these, for the parents have not learn
ed self-control, and baby is whip
ped about as often bcanse the parent
is impatient or angry, as because it is
vicious or intractable. We inflict on
our first children the floggings we
ought to have for our own impatience
or fretfulneks. This pounding chill
dren before they become, in Gods eye
morally responsible beings, is very
strange business. Patience, good people
|-unwearying patience! Don't wait to
learn it until one of your little ones
shall be hidden under the daisies!-
Springfield Republican.
Year: 1861

And old man sat in his easy chair


At the hour of waning day,
Watching the light, as it faded quite


Behind the mountains grey.
Watching the shadows he fell asleep,


Resting his head on his hand,
And soon was far in the realms of air


That lie in the shadowy land.
He slept, and dreamed of sunny days


In his childhood's happy home;
Of glad hours spent by the fireside's blaze,


When he had not thought to roam.
There stood the homestead 'mong the hills,
With ivy all mantled DER;
And two elm trees with their stately boughs


Stood sentinels at the door.
There was the garden. flowers and birds;


And cen the rude old we'll;
Where the bucket hung near the mossy brim,
Or quick to the bottom fell,
He sat again with the fireside group
Around the old hearthstone;
And the chorus clear rang out on the air,


As they sang the evening song.
He saw his mothers gentle smile,
And heard her kindly tone;
He played once more at the open door,
When his daily task was done.
He heard his fathers aged voice,
Breathing the evening prayer;
And the final word, the last he heard,
Linger'd still on his ear.
He woke, the dream of youth had passed,
And he an old man still
The prayer was done, the forms were gone,
And the cottage on the hill.
He woke, but ah he knew full soon,
Fen any hour might come,
When he should rest, with those loved best,
In fairer, brighter home. NJ. F. c.
Year: 1861

terrain Cor all computing towns the
most friendly regard. We have no Sol
FISH or personal interests involved; and
in Ibis, As in other matters. desire the
public welfare above any private spec
ulations. That whicn we believe is
best for our Stale VIC shall advocate;
and shall try to do so with an honest
purpose. Ii convinced We are wrong.
we shall frankly acknowledge the fact !;
and hope never to be above receiving
instruction. or too bigoted to change
an opinion where j, is shown to be in
correct.
Year: 1861

DoN'r BE DEcEIvED.-The so called


Peoples Union Ticket contains the
names of several Unconditional Union
candidates who have never accepted
any nomination except those made BY
the Unconditional Union Convention.
Read every name on your ticket before
you vote. and be sure you have a
genuine unconditional Union Ticket"
Year: 1861

We will take good cord wool on
subscription 10 the Independent. ior
which we will allow the customary
price. We wish 10 lay in supply Of
wood for winter use before the win,ry
weather sets in, and would like all who
wish TO subscribe on these terms 70
make il known sooa
Year: 1861

WATSON, Brace l. Co.-This hoase
is doing a heavy wholesale and retail
business in Leavenworth; and is one of
The best Dry Goods establishments in
the State. They are now in receipt Of
an additional fall and winter stock, and
will soon make more large perchases
in New York. Give them call when
you are in the city.
Year: 1861

BY FIREnAs
saw her by the noble lake


just when the suns last ray was setting,
And paused 20 hear her softly wake
The lovers tale Of sad regretting-
TIL every note that passed along,
Inspired me with her magic song.
The loveliest OF the lovely far,


She seemed in that retreat so lonely.
Bright hallowed by the vesper star.
Which over her was.twinkling only,
Giving charm to that loved spot,
Which never yet has been forgot.
And ~ the wood she wandered through,
Her sun shade In her hand she carried,
Nor made ono minutes pause to view
A youth, who fondly there had tsrried,
The throbbings Of his heart TO tell,
And loves too sure enchanting spell.
Obi mover yet has pleasure wove


Around the heart such soft attraction,
As binds me to this tinted grove,


Adorned In natures gay perfection
Forming biushing arbour sweet,
Where two young hearts might gladly meet
There is a pure-a saered bliss,


That DER the soul comes gently stealing,
When musing in spot like this,


Touching the very soul Of feeling
And obi that Its joys could share
With my beloved Canadian fair.
Year: 1861

An unfortunate scribe recently consented
to do the localizing for the Dubuque Herald
during the absence ofthe regular city editor.
In the course of fortnight he threw up his
situation in disgust, stating as reason, that
in his brief experience he had laid the foun-
were already serious fighting matters. A
number of canes had already been presented
to him. He was probably Verdant enough to
inaugurate his editorial career by telling the
truth about the people. He could not have
made q more serious mistake.
Year: 1861

It IS now stated that General Shields VIII
not accept the position of Brigadier- General,
assigned him by the President. A correspond
ent of the San Francisco Bulletin, writing
to Mazatlan, says the General has taken to
himself a wife, and having changed his whole
course of life, with visions of domestic peace
and happiness looming up in the future, he
finds it difficult to decide between his duty
to his country and his obligations to his
family and friends.
Year: 1861

1t is said that the late ridiculous and beg
ging proclamation of the rebel General Price,
in Missouri, was written by man named
Tucker, formerly editor of the Missouri State
Tosirnat
Year: 1861

Uniforms sufficient to supply the army for
at least six months are now on hand or con
tracted for. Before more are made it is
probable that Board of Officers will be
convened to consider the propriety of
changing the pattern.
Year: 1861

Gen. Banks last week removed his head.
quarters from Darnestown to Frederick, and the
greater portion of his command is now located
near that city. The removed VAS affected with
out the occurrence of any remarkable incident.
Year: 1861



 WHO KILLED CAMERoN.-A correspondent of the Richmond Whig lately attributed the killing of Col. Cameron, of the New York seventy-ninth (scotch) regiment, to "Od Texas" who is thus described by the South Carolinian

 cold Texas'' will be remembered by every one who was on Norris Island during the eventful scenes there. His name is A. J. Hartley, printer by trade, and a man of a good deal of intelligence. He resided formerly in Memphis, but left there several years since for small town in Northern Texas, where he established paper, which he had pushed up to the point of making good living. Being bachelor, he made his home in the office, and by industry and perseverance, had sur- rounded hm9elf with many comforts, all of which he saw destroyed in one night by the abolitionists, he escaping with only the clothes he had on. Those who have heard him relate his story will not soon forget the flashing of his eye as he drew his tall form to its utmost night, and uttered his imprecations against the cowardly thieves who had des 1 troyed the labor of years. It was not surpris l ing that he was among the first to volunteer in defense of the South against those whom he considered his natural enemies. The above incident is characteristic of the man. We regret to learn that he s wounded, but trust he may soon be able to take his place again, and assist in cancelling some part of the debt of vengeance he owes the invaders of our soil.
Year: 1861

We are surprised to find in the Fort Smith Parallel the article we publish below. The edi- tor ought to have known better than to have suffered doubt to have taken possession of his mind, even for moment, in regard to the silly story of coalition between Robert ". Johnson and Judge David Walker. The originator of the story is an unmtigated slanderer.

 Mir. Johnson has expressed his cheerful vii lingness to serve the State in the Confederate Senate if his services should be needed, but he is doing nothing in the world to secure his cleo ton. If the State can find more suitable man, he would not regret 1t. The last thing he would stoop to would be to coalition with any one to secure an election. The whole story is without foundation-without an excuse-and is a mali. cious falsehood. The editor of the Parallel, who has known Mir. Johnson so long and inti- mately, should have mentioned the story only to have denounced it:

 "We see that the press throughout the State are generally in favor of this gentleman being one of our senators. We certainly accord to him all that has been said in his favor, at the same time, we confess ihat if he is to be elected by the sacrifice of principle, to tike into office an old fogy like David Walker; (we understand that this is the pro- gramme) if it is, we are opposed to it from prnci pie. David Walker was rather late in giving ad- heson to our independence, and it was not until public opinion compelled the gentleman to eschew his union proclivities. The popular indignation was so great that the honorable gentleman was compelled to yield his opinions, and call the con- vention together, that those who voted against an ordinance of secession ght place the State in her true position, and now these gentlemen are first to cry out when office is to be given and claim that they are entitled to all the places. We ap- prehend that the legislature will not elevate to so important an office as that or Confederate Senator any man who made eleventh hour repentance We wish to see inaugurdted the true principles of our southern independence, and it can be done as well by the selection of true southern men as to yield to old fogyism. We do not believe the re- port that Col Johnson is privy to any such a con- bination.'
Year: 1861

1T The convention of the Episcopal Church <met and adjourned. Quite an animating debate was had on the proposition to change the name to that of "The Reformed Catholic Church." which was voted down by vote of over two 10 one. The name of e The Epsco- pal Church in the Confederate States of Amer ica" was then adopted.
Year: 1861

Sometime ago it was stated that Kit Carson sided with the North and had raised company for the war. On the other hand, correspond ent of the Charleston Courier says that Kit is with the South that he holds Fremont in su- preme contempt; that he first applied to him the title of the charlatan of the plains; that he is native of Missouri and goes heart and soul with his native State, and that he is among the Utah8 and Kowahs, over whom he has great in auence and who will give the Kansas abolition i3ts trouble yet.
Year: 1861

They had about thirteen hundred sewing wo- men at St. Louis, in the employ of the Lincoln government. Fearing there were some rebels among them, they administered the oath of al legiance to them, or to all except about fifty, who refused to take it. Is it not pitiable that the tyrant makes the poor needle women take an oath to support him before he will give them work? Of course, the fifty who refused were discharged. Denounced and turned out to beg or starve, these white women must suffer hunger for their evidence of spirit. And yet these wretches talk of negro slavery while degrading white women.
Year: 1861

We took occasion to say that the value of the property in Arkansas, which would enure to the Confederacy under the provisions ol the Se- ouestration act would reach million of dollars. This was our estimate of the value of the real es- tate. We did not intend to include amounts of debts due from citizens of Arkansas to those of Lincolndom. These and personal property will swell the amount greatly.
Year: 1861

The New l ork Herald is elated at the idea of 2,OO0 Italians coming to fight for the North They expect a regiment from the Sandwich Is lands. Your genuine Yankee fights by proxy. What humiliating confession of weakness it IS for the North with its immense population to confess they casnot conquer the South. They are mploring help from Europe and the isles of the sea- Perhaps the King of Dahomey would send them few regiments, at say $50 head.
Year: 1861

dence. place of birth or upon the succession to a title or estate. A common instance of the error in names is found in Lafayette. The family name was Morier, and La Fayette tue title of his marquiSate.
Year: 1861

SUSPECTED TRAToR.-The telegraph an
nounced that j. D. Pulley, member of the
Legislature, had been arrested on charge OF
treason. When brought before Gen. Prentiss
he pleaded for speedy trial; volunteer d
excuses and palliatons for his conduct and
he seemed to feel that his position ought to
shield him from suspicion. The reply of Gen.
Prentiss was characteristic of the true patriot
and soldier. lie said: "SirD from evidence
on file in this office there is strong reason TO
believe that you are guilty as charged. | beg
you to understand that nothing gives me so
much pleasure as to get hold of Il domestic
traitor. We have had trouble enough with
such men. 1t is time Tor them to learn that
no treason can be tolerated in the State of
Illinois. When the witnesses arrive. you
VIII be placed on examination. All reason
able facilities for defense will be afforded
you and if guilty, you will be handed over
10 proper authorities and punished as trai-
tor to your country. In the meantime you
VIII be set at work upon our Qualifications.
Guard, take this man to the guardhouse, sup
ply him with a shovel and a wheelbarrow v,
and set him to work on the redoubt. - Cairo
cor. Chicago Tribune
Year: 1861

coin announced IN his proclamation for


raising volunteers. that the object was to


protect The property of the United States ;
and ii was but few days after this proc


lamation was issued until Norfolk Navy


Yard and IIarper's Ferry Arsenal were de-


stroyed by his order, involving an actual


loss Of over fourteen millions of dollars!


This is protecting the public property at a


great rate The argument for this me We Is
that it was done to prevent ther, from fall
ing into the hands Of the rebels, and being
used against the United States. Has the
President not had sufficient time, since
his inauguration, to dispatch an adequate
force to protect that property? And if
there was net sufficient available force at
his command. did he not know that that
force could be easily obtained? In these
times of high political excitement, we are
apt 10 overlook the action of our civil Off
GERS, and fear to censure where it is Just.
We suppose the Republicans will call it
treason for us to talk So about the Presi-
dent, but we cannot help il. We have no,
yet seen any argument that convinced us
of the necessity Of this move.
Year: 1861

The Crown Point Register gets rather
huffy over a sholt editorial we published
a few weeks ago, relative to stopping the
mouths of those who differ from the Adj
ministration. In noticing 1t. the editor
says that we ale one Of the long legged,
c"wardly dogs that stand back and bark.
-four legs are as he he says. it only proves
that they would be fair match for his
ears. If we were mistaken in our estimate
of him as a gentleman, he has thoroughly
enlightened us OH the point. and we shall
not commit the error again. lie is par
tally excusable on the ground that it has
been SO long since anybody noticed him
that he feels as proud as by with his
frs, pair of boots.
Year: 1861

was severely, bat it was hoped not ia.
tally, injured. he henceforth contented
himself with such tidings Of nv condi.
'ion and improvement as could be OBJ
tanned from mere rumor.
At last, il was known that could
never recover entirely from the effects
If my injury, and that very day Capt
Elliott departed suddenly from the
nrighborhood. He made no attempt tc
see me. nor sent me any farewell -
When / was once more abroad, and be.
ginning, though with much unalloyed
bitterness. to learn the lesson of pa.
rience and resignation that awaited me.
I received letter from him. in which
he merely said that he thought my own
Judgment had taught me that. in my
altered circumstances our engagement
must be at an end; but TO satisfy his
own sense Of honor, (his honors) he
wrote to say that. while entertaining
the highest respect for me, he desired a
formal Pronunciation OF my claim.


Writing at the bottom Of the letter.
LET il be as you wish." / returned it
TO him at once. and thus ended my brief
dream Of romantic love. F


had heard ere this Of Elliott's cow
ardly conduct on that day; and now /
first bethnught me 10 inquire who had
rescued me from imminent death. And
when learned that James Frazer, his
arm already broken by the jerk with
which brown Bess tore away from him
as he caught at her bride. had ridden
after me, and was the FIRST TO lift me
from the water. Many times daily he
made inquiries concerning me. HIS
had been the hand that sent the rare
flowers that decked my room. HIS
were the words that breatheI words Of
comfort and hope TO my poor mother.
His were the books l read in my linger-
ing days of convalescence; and, his, now,
was the arm that supported me. as
slowly and painfully | paced the garden
walks.


have been his vile for many year.
l have forgotten that he is not hand
sOme-or rather he is beautiful TO me,
because see his grand and lovely spirit
shining through his plain features and
animaling his awkward figure. have
long since laid aside, as utterly untrna-
BILE. my pet theory that beautiful spirits
dwell only in lovely bodies. 1t may be
a Provideniial compensation that in
denying physical perfection, the soul is
not dwarfed or distorted. but shines The
brighter that it is not msrrrd by petty
vanity or love of the worlds praise.
Year: 1861

I take it that the first great lesson a
young man has 10 learn is that he is an
ass. The earlier this lesson is learned.
the better it will be for his peace OF
mind and his success in life Some
never learn it. and descend into the
evening of existence, their ears length


ening with shadows as they go. Some
learn it early. get their ears cropped
and say nothing about il; while others
sensibly retire into modest employments
where they will not be noticed. A
young man, bred at home, and growing
up in the light of paterhal admiration
and fraternal pride, cannot readily un-
derstand how any one else can be as
smart as he is. He goes into the town,
puts on airs, gets snubbed, wonders
what it means; goes into society and
finds himself tongue-tied; undertakes
To speak in debating-club and breaks
down, or gets laughed at; pays atten-
lion to nice young woman. and finds
a very large mitten on his hands, and,
in state Of mind bordering on dis
traction" sits down to reason about it.
This is critical period in his history
The result of his reasoning decides his
fate. II he thoroughly comprehends
the fact that he dosen't know anything,
and accepts the conviction that all the
world around him knows a good deal
more than he does, that he is but ey-
pher, and whatever he gets must be
won by hard work, there is hope for
him. He will go to work and learn
how to live. On the contrary, if q
huge self-coneeit holds possession Of
him, il he gets cross or sour. if he
turns up his nose, or sneaks, he will be
cut. The world has no use for him.
A young man who is not tractsble and
placable, and who refuses to admit tC
himself that he does not know anything
to speak Of, and to do it good-natured'
", might as well retire to private life
as soon as possible.


After young man has thoroughly
comprehended the fact that he is ar
ass, the next thing for him to learn il
that the world does not care anything
about him-that he is the subject o
nobody's admiration or overw whelming
esteem. that he has got to look out fol
himself. A letter of recon mmendatior
will procure an invitation to tea; if ht
wears good hat. the sexton will ther
show him to pleasant seat in church
and expects him TO contribute iberally
when the plate goes round. If he is
stranger nobody will look after him.
Every man is busy with his osn affairs
He will not be noticed until he become,
noticeable, and he will not become no
ticeable until he does something tc
prove that he has an absolute value in
sprietY. No letter Of recommendation
|. viii give him this. except among those
who think more Of blood Than brains
Society demands that he shall be some.
body. and has a right to demand it,
Society will not take this matter on
trust,-7st lesst, not for long iime.--
j Society is not so particular what be
does, but he must do something tc