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Year: 1861

CTATE OF MICHiGAN-County of Cass.-ss
y AT a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office in
Cassapoiis, on Friday the sixth day of September,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty
one. Present-C Clifford Shanahan, Judge of Pro-
bate. La the matter of the estate of Edmond A.
Abbott, deceased. On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of Franklin Brownell,
praying for letters of Administration on the estate
of said deceased.


Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
fifth day of October 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 Cass-
apolis, 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 tendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. c. SHANAHAN,


| A true copy. Judge of Probate.


September 6, 1861. sep12-2lw3
Year: 1861


Oh? no. I'm not old though the age frostis crest
ing 49,
With silvery rime, my once "benny brown hair,
And wide and deep burrows are quietly resting
On my brow, just to tell that long years have
been there. hatei a'i ,h
Oh! no. I'm not old, though my footsteps are
growing ,-,
More feeble and slow, and my laugh is less gay;
And the rose on my cheek hath long since ceased
its glowing,


And my eyes grow more dim and my strength
flies away.


Though the rose from my lip and my cheek has
departed,


On the face of my first-born tits resting full
blown,


And feel when see her so kind and true hearted
1t is sweeter by far than it was on my own. %
Oh no, Pm not old Time hath never oppressed
me, -
Though he filched for my Mary the brown of my
hair,


And the glance of her eye, as but now she caressd
Showed the light of my own was but lingering
there.


have given my strength to my boys who are
bounding
The ball with fleet limbs, on the hillside to-day,
And their light pealing laugh to mine ear hath a
sounding


As my own used to have in the sunshine of May
Oh +! no, I'm not old-though lent all my graces,
My vigor and strength for the toll and the strife,
To these loved ones of mine who must soon take
their places, - .-II
And go forth to fight in the battle of life.
Butch! if unfinching they go forth to duty,
Ever fearless and free and with heart true and


brave, eH. fr-4Ia-a
My spirit will dwell in a temple of beauty,
More brilliant by far than youth ever gave.
Oh no, Pm not old; though the frame is decaying,
To me that's within is still bouyant and strong;
And trust while on earth tbs its lot to be staying,
That virtue and love with its freshness prolong.
The beauty of Nature, its bud and its blossom,
The song of the bird and the sunsets deep glow
Are as sweet to my eye and as dear to my bosom
As they were in the spring-time of life, long ago



Oh no, I'm not old tits not wrinkles or burrows
Or the number of years, that should shroud u:
in gloom, ...,...t r......
Buttthe blighting of hope, mid lifes trials ant
| sorrows, .I.-.-
May wither the heart till it longs for the tomb.
Dark passion or wrong has my spirit ne'er shroud


ed,
In the circle of home there is no vacant chair,
| Ny life with misfortune has never been clouded
Why should be old and bow down in despair.
But should guilt, crime, and shame, fold in


and sadness,
One loved one of mine-then my pulse woul,
grow cold,
My spirit no longer soar upward in gladness,
Oh then I'd be weary, and way-worn, and old
Year: 1861

Massachusetts, troops on the 10th Of
April, we were greeted with the way
ing of Union flags and ladies' handker-
chiefs, and with the exception of an
occasional cheer for Jeff. Davis from
a juvenile traitor and hiss from a she
one, our reception was unanimously
patriotic and cordial. > 1t was Hospital
Bile too, for the entire regiment was
promptly supplied with a bountiful re-
past by the Union, Relief Committee
of the City. The patriotic, citizens
have also established q free hospital for
the Union Soldiers. in which the few
sick are having the best of care and
nursing. On hewhole, I think had
rather trust myself here than inHarris.
burgh. Here to be sure, may be
killed by some secession assassin but
there / should be pretty sure of having
my pockets picked especially if l should
just estray any where in the vicinity of
the Railroad depot. 1t was from that
same depot that the villainous engineer
was taken who Intentionally threy a
train off the track, aud thereby killed


number of the officers and men of
New York Cavalry regiment, and who
is now under arrest for the wholesale
murder, as you have seen by the pa
pers. 10 o 8gHsg ~ ag9fl5 bad s1os


We have no intimation of the dura-
tlon OF our stay here. We are perfect
ing ourselves in company and regimen
tai drill, and, / think, improving to the
uttermost the opportunity thus offered,
for fitting ourselves for more active
and more arduous duties. When tax
en- into the field, our regiment will be
armed with rifed muskets. We are
now drilling with those of the old style.
They answer for this purpose as we'll
as any, and if attacked before being
armed with the other kind, our boys


will, 1 think, manage to make them do
good execution upon the rebels. c.
Year: 1861




Few persons are aware how much few
well-chosen trees will add to the beauty OF
country residence. Here is an ornament
available 10 the mechanic as well as the lar
mer. The cost is a mere trihe. The few
leisure hours at the command Of all, devoted
to this object, would add much to the ele-
gsnce and pleasure Of rural life. As our tor.
ests are yearly giving way to axemen. this
is constantly becoming more apparent. In
no one particular have Americans evinced
more spurious taste than in their ceaseless
havoc in cutting down everything like pill
lar in the great temple Of nature.


Farm Book


IL one would appreciate the value Of the
above remarks in their full force. let him
price piece Of land unadorned by single
tree, and then contrast its value with anoth.
er Of similar dimensions. but whose surface
has not been invaded by the ruthless hand al
the axman, and he will soon find out whether
trees are worth protecting or not. Who
would not give ten times more for spot
shaded BY the extended branches Of the
brave old oak under whose protecting
arms your children can enjoy their midday
sports without danger Of stroke, than
for one whose very appearance suggests ~
fitness for a tropical gardeni But as repre-
hensible as this cutting. down mania is in GU
estimation, we have another class Of men
who are really entitled to less respect. w
mean those who. by adopting the other ex
treme. never think Of planting out tree
as they find the place, so they are content I,
leave II. What is il to them if others ar,
searching over the whole world Tor ney
variety Of peach, pear or applet You don
suppose they are going TO be so stupid as 4
look up fine grapes and raspberies, so lon
as the woods furnish bullaces and backher
riesi What! they pay out money for frui
trees, 90 long as their fields abound in plur
th,ckets and persimmonsf Why, you attac
their good sense in supposing such thing
Such men are blinded 70 their own interest
Good management ought to dictate TO ther
that il is FAR better TO cultivate little land
under good system Of manuring, and saw
the forest land, than 10 clear up a thousan
. acres to wear out preparatory TO a wester
: journey. So, if they would enhance the va
ue Of their property, let them procure goo
fruit and feed away heir poor 10 the pigs.


SOslkera Field and Pireside.
Year: 1861

Woodbury'' and three more for you You see we do not forget old friends. Tie "boys' often speak of you. wish you were here with us.

 We hear there are some secessionlsts ana "peace men'' in Connecticut. We cannot un- derstand this. How there can be traitors m our good old State we cannot conceive. 1t strikes with deadening force our brave and enthuslas- tic soldiers. They ought to have our experience of the rebels for g little while. Nothing can so much injure the success of cur army as to have the impression prevail among the men that their tolls and dangers are ill-appreciated at home, that there is any considerableparty there, which would glory in our defeat

 Jack Ledger and James Warner are both with our Co. and are doing we'll Capt. Wyant IS we'll and thanks you for the interest you take Tn his men Military life suits me exactly Our men are improving in drill every day will inform you of all cur movements.

 Yours ever for the Union, WILLIAM H. MCKAY.
Year: 1861

CAMP WOosTER,l

 Sandy Hcok, Ad., Aug 18th.

 DEAR CoTHREN:-I received your letter as I was in the act of writing to you. sincerely thank you for your interest in " our Woodbury boys," and in return will write you as often as I have an opportunity. There is but little news here at present. We expect marching orders every day. Our boys are all eager for fight, but do not think we shall have much of it to do at present. I. think we shall be called to Point of Rocks about miles northeast of this place soon. The rebels are trying to cross the river in that place, but we do not intend to let them do it. Leave that to the Connecticut boys Never fear but shall do my duty shall never finch in the hour of battle. Never will cease to fight against the traitors, that would destroy our beloved Union, and that Constitutional liber- ty, which Washington and our forefathers fought and bled for. do not wish to return home till truth and justice triumph over cruelty and oppression, and not till the name of every lead ing traitor shall be plotted from every page of decent history to be enrolled on the roll of in fanny.

 iesterday six of us went out on scouting ex- pe'iuon' and we captured an old man and his ''H-oo'h rebels. The son has for the past two weeks been acting as a spy.

 read your letter to the .bovs, in my tent, ana at Its close they gave three cheers for Gold
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, Nov II, 1861.


There is official information received here OF the
movements OF the expedition. Captain Dupont the
naval commander, instructed to send steamer to
Annapolis as soon as he had accomplished landing but
it is supposed that in view Of the fact that five or
six OF his transports have been wrecked disabled or
been obliged to put back, that he met with any
considerable amount Of opposition will not venture 10
allow any one Of his vessels to leave simply bring the
news OF his movements until he he can spare t.
The news received from dozen different rebel sources
harmoniscs and is believed especially that received yes
terday via Cairo, Memphis and Savannah. The govern
men have doubt that the first vessel from the exped
tion will bring prisoners, If not some of our own
wounded.


THE REBEL COMMANDER AT PORT ROYAL


Additionally TO what We gave Of the career Of Commo
dore Tatna, the commander at Port Royal one Of the
Boston papers publishes the foowing-


Commodore Tatnal who is reported TO be the COM
mander OF the rebel forces at Beaufort Nov an old
officer Of the United States Navy appointed from Georgia
He considered experienced and skifu officer and
has held some very responsible positions. He was in
command OF the United China at the time
the allied French and English made the attack ON the
Chinese forts. On that occasion he suffered his feelings
to lead him into the strife, and very much comp
mened by the English for the assistance he rendered one
North he was always held in the highest estimation
noble hearted friend, sincere and devoted patriot
BurinS the summer OF lsoo passed Few this
vicinity The bitter imprecaton upon the heads Of tra
tois then uttered by him on a public occasion will
not be forgotten by those who heard him: opal
sled be the hand tongue Of him who first
attempts the dissolution Of this glorious Union"
While in Boston he improved his opportunity
10 call upon venerable friend and fellow commander in
the navy Captain p, of D. They had for years.
The past and present rehearsed The fountains Of
sacred memories were stirred, and they laughed and
wept together On taking leave OF his friend Tatnaif
marked, "I shall SEQ you again, p, next summer"


Betore next summer old Jack will be in his grave" was
the earnest and touching reply. Before that summer
came, at the first tap Of the secession dru the oath OF
allegiance to traitors had been pronounced by the lips
not by the heart, OF Tatnall When of this came
to the Of his old friend tie North he exclaimed
"Would to God old Jack had been his grave before
hearing such things as this" few days brought let
ter from his friend Tatnal closing with these wordsI
little thought, when last you my dear r.. that my
old tried friend and were to under different flags
but the politicians would have So" Old Jack sat down
awhile, amazed scornful and vexcd ga traitor to his
fag'-"the politicians would have it sop--"Poor Tat.
nall. Then rising resoluely from his chair he con.
tinued-"He was noble fellow but I'd hang him, dear
ly as love him. Yes, Td send him to the yardarm if
the devil stood there to catch him.
Year: 1861

and what quantities of each, may be used to
give the best results on the wheat or corn
crop; also, how many of them, and what guam
titles of each may be used to the best advan-
tage on the potato or any other root crop.


1t is known that the ashes of wheat contain
a much larger proportion Of the phosphate Of
lime than the ashes Of the potato; also that the
ashes of the potato contain much larger pro-
portion of potash than the ash of wheat, con-
sequently, it may follow, that an artlhclai
manure for wheat should contain a larger pro-
portion of the phosphate of lime than that fol
the potato, and rtce vsrsa.


In conclusion, let me ask, that when our
farmers shall have gone through with any OF
the experiments suggested, that they send the
result to the Telegraph, for the benefit of the
agricultural community at large.


T. T. MATHER.
Jsnkrntotvn, Montgomery county, Pa.
Year: 1861

THE UNITED STATES FLAG SHIP NIAGARA
letter written on board the Niagara at Havana
says:


We arrived here on the 10Th instant, at noon.
Tor the purpose Of taking In a supply of coal and
water; this done, we shall proceed direct to PEN
sacola when Captain Mexican will assume the
duty Of Flag officer Of this squadron
Year: 1861

ONE WEAPON ENOUGH.-An experienced writ
ers upon arms for soldiers continue to disconten-
cule the Idea of knives In close fyht the bav
net must be the means of attack and defence; and.
say the officers, the sklful use Of one weapon is
quite as much as the volunteers are likely to be-
come perfected In. The bayonet is the favorite
weapon Of the French. AS against Mexicans the
bowie knife is powerful and efficient; but in this
war nobody need expect to fight with Mexicans,
and before the knife be Of any use the soldier
must climb over pointed bayonets
Year: 1861

As chemistry reveals to us what salts and
mineral substances all valuable manures con-
tain, it becomes question whether or not we
can purchase those Ingredients. incorporate
them, and form a valuable manure. To this
question answer, Yes, 1 believe we can, and
[ gave the result Of an artificial manure" in
nv last communication. The next and all
important question is will it pay, or will the
ingredients cost more than the manure is
worth. To this question l answer, if it did
not pay, then no one of the concentrated
msnures will, because it gave better returns
than any other of them, with one exception
only, and to that it was fully equal. 1t was
composed of the following ingredients:
Year: 1861

NARROW EscAPE.-The Eureka Company
exploded a light blast in their claims on
Thursday afternoon, which hurled a stone
weighing nine or ten pounds, high into the
air. 1t descended obliquely through the
roof of small cottage building, situated
four hundred yards from the claims, struck
against side wall, knocked off and splintered
several of the inner boards, and fell heavily
upon the floor. The occupants of the
dwelling were at supper in another room of
the house at the time, and made most
fortunate escape.
Year: 1861

THE BRAVE IRIsH.-Who will say hereafter
that the Irish citizen is notloyal to the flag of
his adopted country If any one, let him think
of the gallant Goth New York Regiment. The
fame of its heroic soldiers is now a part of the
glorious history of the country.
Year: 1861

I present myself to the voters of Bridgeport
Township an Independent candidate for the
office of Justice of the Peace, subject alone to
the Endorsement of the people.


iy6te WARREN HEATON
Year: 1861

FIRENEE's ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
The Annual Convention of the State Fire


mems Association takes place at Circleville
on Wednesday, the Goth of February. The
principal business that will come before the
Convention will be the election Of officers
for the ensuing year, and deciding upon the
place for holding the next Parade and Tour
Year: 1861

BURNS CURLING CLUB.-The Burns Curling
Club of Cleveland viii have their Annual
Concert and Ball at Chapin's Hall, on Fri
day evening of next week. The members
of the Club are those who believe in univer-
sal enjoyment, and they will see to it that
this Festival is a merry and pleasant one.
Year: 1861

FUGITIVE AID SOOIETY.-Notice was given
that this Society would meet on last Sabbath
in conformity to the new Constitution
and bylaws, which provide for the meeting
of the Society on the second Sabbath of each
month, but in consequence of the funeral of
Elder Graves taking place on that day, the
meeting was postponed to tomorrow, the
goth. Members will please take notice that
hereafter the meetings of the Society will be
held on the second Sabbath of each month. A
full attendance is expected tomorrow, it
being the first meeting under the new Con-
stitution.


By order of the Vigilance Committee.


W. E. AMBUSH, Chairman.
Year: 1861

MAsQUERADE.-Prof. Cowper will give q
Mask and Fancy Dress soiree on Thursday
evening next, at Music Hall. The soirees
Of Prof C. are gotten up with excellent
taste, and never fail to please.
Year: 1861

How TO DO IT.-The Horsetown Argus
glves'the following recipe for success in
electioneering in Shasta county:


If you wish to electioneer in Shasta
county, put on check or flannel shirt,
don't be particular about the lay Of your
hair, be sure TO dip your boots 10 mud, and
throw heavy winter coat over your arm,
especially II the canvass take place in July
or August, aud thus make your visits, and
If you do not succeed, you can arrive at
the conclusion that either the people are
fools or you are unpopular.
Year: 1861

TIE Louisville Journal says: In 1856 we
said the time would come when any man
who should oppose the reopening of the Af-
rican slave trade would be denounced as an
AbolitOnist. Such time came year ago,
In the last Presidential election we said the
time would soon come when every man who
opposed the dissolution Of the Union would
be denounced as an Abolitionist. Such a
time has come now.
Year: 1861

A newly married couple are like
two travellers in an unknown coun-
try-fresh views of each Others
dispositions are opening out before
them every day, some beautiful,
some unsightly, and mostly unex-
pected. A breeze occasionlv springs
up which may either enliven the
Journey by clearing the atmosphere,
or dampen the ardor Of the excur-
'lonlsts by ending in a thunder
storm. If the couple, however.
have ordinary judgement, they will
so arrange or dovetail their likings
and disIikings as to jog on together
agreeabIy in the whole. The cant
OF incompatibility of temper is for
the most part the excuse of llnaves
and fools.
Year: 1861

nS- There lived a few years ago
an Irish woman, whom we will
call Mrs. Flynn. She was a wi
dow, and had one son whom she
called Larry. Mrs. Flynn was the
best man of the two, and did the
fighting Of the family. One day
the sheriff called on her to collect
her taxes, and as the old lady was
opposed to paying her debts, an
alteration ensued, in which Mrs.
Flynn used some very strong Ian
guage. The sheriff at last could
stand it no longer, and told her if
she only wore the breeches he
would knock her down. Mrs.
Flynn ran to the door, and calling
to Larry, who was at work in the
garden, said:


"Larry, ye divil, come here and
give me your breeches. He shan't
have any excuse for not giving an
honest lady satisfaction"
Year: 1861

The indications now are that the North will
come up to the support of the Government, with
a degree of unanimity that will confound the
traitors who are engaged in the attempt to break
up this Governments. We have seen nothing of
late SO well calculated to confirm this opinion as
the following extract from one of the most con-
servative papers in Pennsylvania -the Philadel-
phia North American-the organ of conservative
merchants of that city, The editor in discussing
the conduct and position of Virginia, says


We are heartily sick and weary of all this hum
bug. Our government must have an active ex-
istence and decisive power. Virginia must ac.
knowledge it Internationally the same as Penn
sylvania or Ohio, or she must pack up her duds
and go after the conspirators at Montgomery,
who despise while they seek to use her. We
have all respected the Old Dominion greatly. 1t
was the home and is the grave Of Washington.
The greatest and the beet of all our statesmen
have been produced by the grand old common
wealth. We feel that she ought to be with us,
and remain for ever attached to the government
founded by her sons. But if she is determined


20 be perverse, and to be forever provoking us
with her petulances, we shall not be sorry to be
we'll rid Of her. Ultimatums will be Of no more
use than the fifth wheel would be to coach,
and if the secession leaders adopt any such, il
will only be specious device to lead the State
more surely out Of the Union. There seems to
be some strange delusion resting upon the news.
papers IN the border slave States They suppose
| that the Government at Washington is in ad.
| vance of the people in its movements, when the
truth is that the whole North 10 thoroughly
aroused and clamorous for action. We cannot
be half a. much disgraced by any failure of what
/ we attempt, as We have been already by tht
manner In which We have permitted the national
J sovereignty 70 be insulted and ds6ed.
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON, April A.-Senator Douglas
called on the President tonight. He had an in
teresting conversation On the present condition
of the country The substance of it was, on
the part of Mr.. Douglas, that while he was un-
alterably opposed TO the Administration on all
its political issues, he was prepared to sustain
the President in the exercise OF all his constiu-
tional functions to preserve the Union, maintain
the Government and defend the Federal Capital;
firm policy and prompt action were necessary
The Capital of our country is in danger and
must be protected at all hazards, at any ex-
pense of men and money. He spoke Of the
present and future, without reference to the past


Mr.. Lincoln was very much gratifed with the
Year: 1861

eB" The following is the form" to which
our citizens are to subscribe We learn that
many have presented themselves and that the
volunteer companies are fast filling up.


"We the undersigned able bodied men be-
tween the ages of eighteen and forty. five hereby
volunteer our services to Gov. Kirkwood, snd
delegate ourselves to be in readiness to march
in defence ofour Country as occasion may require,
subject only to such regulations as may hereafter
be enacted by the Government for the regulation
of volunteers