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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
InUOrtant Decision.

We refer our readers to an important
decision OF the Courts. 1, seems that
when a soldier enlists and subscribes his
name he is equally bound as when sworn
in. We advise men to be careful how
they trifle with their signatures and oath:
Complaints have frequently been made
by recruiting officers Of the difficulty of
getting men into camp after they have
enrolled their names. and in many cases
the men have backed out entirely. 1t
appears that the question has been sub.
mitsed to the proper tribunal. whether re-
cruits are exempt from punishment in
case they decline to obey orders ond re-
port themselves when required. After a
careful investigation they decided that a
soldier is holden from the time of his sign.
ing his name to the enlistment roll. Just az
truly as though he were sworn in; and
persons who have enlisted and left the
service without proper discharge. are to
be considesed deserted. whether they have
been sworn in or not"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
Fremont's Farewell to the Army.
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT,S
SPRINGFIELp, Mo-, Nov. 9, 1861.

rcmOntS F8rcWelI I'D the ARMY.
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENr1
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. 2, 1861.
Soldiers Of the Mississippi Army
Agreeable to orders this day received. 4.
1 take leave Of you. Although our army
has been of sudden growth. we have
grown up together. and | have become
familiar with the brave and generous
spirits which you bring to the defense Of
your country and which makes me antici-
pate a brilliant career. Continue as you
have begun. and give to my successor the
same cordial and enthusiastic support with
which you have encouraged me. Emulate
the splendid example which you have al
ready before you, and let me remain. AS
am. proud of the noble army which had
thus far labored to bring together.
Soldiers. regret to leave you. Most
sincerely thank you for the regard and
confidence you have invariably shown to
me. deeply regret that shall not have
the honor TO lead you to victory which you
are Just about to win. bur shall claim to
share with you on the day Of every tri'
umph, and trust always TO be fraternally
remembered by my companions in arms
[Signed ]. c. FREMONT.
Maj Gen. u. s. A.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
MARY MOORE.
CHAPTER I.
By MARY W. STANLEY GIBSON

CHAPTER I.
All my life loLg had known Mary
Moore. All my life long, too. bad
known had loved ber.
Our mothers were old playmates and
first cousins. My first recollection is Of a
young gentleman in :urky red frock, and
morocco shoes, rocking cradle in which
reposed sunny haired blue-eyed baby,
no. quite year Old Tha. young gentle
man was 1. myself Harry Church that
blue-eyed baby was Mary Moors.
Later still l saw myself at the little red
school house. drawing my painted sled up
to the door. and arranging my overcoat
upon it, that Mary might ride home. Many
black eye have gained on such occa.
sions; for other boys liked her besides me,
and she. am afraid. was something of
flirl. even in her pinafore. How dainlily
she came tripping down the steps when l
called her name how sweeily her blue
eyes looked up to me from the envious
folds Of her winter hood how gaily her
merry laugh rang out when by dint of SUI
perhuman exertions. kept her sled before
the rest, and let her stand upon the steps
exultingly to see them all 90 by The
fairy laugh No one but Mary could ever
let her heart lay 30 upon her lips fol
lowed that laugh up from my days of
childhood TIL | grew An awkward. blush
ing YOUTH followed it through the
heated noon Of manhood. and now, when
the frosts Of age are silvering my hair,
and many children climb my knee and
call me Father find that the memories
Of youth are strong. and that. grey hairs
and all. am following that music still.
When | was fifteen, the first great sorrow
of life came upon me. | was sent away TO
a western school. and was Obliged to part
with Mary. We we're not to see each
other for three long years This. to me.
was like a sentence OF death. For Mary
was like life itself TO me.
But hearts are tough things after all
| left college in all the flush and vigor
Of my nineteenth year. was no longer
awkward and embarrassed. l had grown
into tall. slender stripping. with very
good opinion of my self in general and par
ticular. If l though, Of Mary Moore. it
was to imagine how would dazzle and be-
wilder her with my good looks and won
derful attsinments, never thinking that she
nigh dasEIe and bewider me still more ;
was a sad puppy know; but As youth
and good looks have fed. trust may he
believed when l say that self.conceit has
left me also.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
NUMBER 4I-WHOLE No. "a.

1t is said the average number Of battles
a soldier goes through rs about FIVE. We
know an old maid who has withstood four
teen engagements, and has powder enough
left for as many more.
Col. Ramoud Lee. who WAS captured
by the Confederates IN the engagement at
Edwards Ferry. was formerly particu-
lar friend Of Jefferson Davis. Lee grad
uated at West Point in the same class with
Davis.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14

An advantageous proposal was made to
me at this time. and accepting it. gave
up all ideas of profession. and prepared
to go to the Indies. in my hurried visit
home, of two days. I saw nothing Of Mary
Moore. She had gone to a boarding
school in Massachusetts,, and was not ex-
pected home till the next fall. gave
one sigh to the memory of my little blue
eyed playmate, and then called myself a
'mau again
In year. l thought as the stage
whirled away from our door. in year. or
three years at the very most, will return.
and il Mary is as pretty as she used to be
why, then perhaps | may marry her.
stroked my building moustache with
complacency, while settled the future Of
young lady had not seen for four years.
| never thought of the possibility Of her
refusing me--never dreamed that she
would not stoop with grateful tears to pick
up the handkerchief whenever choose to
throw it at her feet.
But now l know that had Mary met me
then, she would have despised me. She
was rs far above me as the heavens are
above The earth Perhaps in the scented
and affected student she might have found
plenty Of sport but as for loving me. or
feeling the slightest interest in me, save a
regret that ! should make such an unlmi.
ted conkey Of myself know her now.
India was my salvation, not merely be-
cause of the plentiful share Of gold laid
up. but because my sarnest labor counter
acted the evil of my nature. and made me
better man. And when at the end OF
three years prepared to return, | wrote
ncthing to the dear ones was about to
meet OF the reformation which | knew had
taken place.
They loved me as was. murmured
to myself. and they shall find for them
selves if am better worth the loving as |
am
packed up many token from that land
of gold. for the friends was to meet. The
gift for Mary Moore was one | selected
with beating heart. A ring of rough
virgin gold, with my name and hers en-
graved inside; that was all. and yet the
little toy thrilled me strangely as l balan-
cei it upon the tip Of my finger.
To the eyes of others it was but small.
plain circlet, suggesting thoughts perhaps
by its daintiness. Of the dainty white hand
that was to wear il: But to me-oh. me,
how much was embodied there A
loving smile on beautiful face low words
Of welcome happy lone and a sweet lace
smiling there--a group Of merry children
to climb my knee--all these delights were
hidden with that little ring OF gold
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
CHAPTER III

CHAPTER III
A tall bearded. sun bronzed man, /
knocked at the door of my fathers house.
The lights in the parlor windows, and the
hum Of conversation and cheerful laugh
ter. showed mo that company were assem-
bled there. I hoped my sister Lizzie
would come to the door, and that | might
greet my family when no strangers eyes
were looking curiously on.
But no--a servant answered my sum-
mons. they we're too merry in the parlor to
heed she long absent one when he asks
for admittance. Some such bitter thought
was passing through my mind; as heard
the sounds from the parlor and saw the
half suppressed smile upon the servants
face.
1 hesitated a moment before l made
myself known, or asked after the family.
And while l stood silent strange appara-
ton grew up before me. From behind the
servant peered out a small golden head
a Tiny. delicate form followed. a.d s ~eet
childish face and blue eyes were lifted up
to mine so lke--so like the one that had
Frightened my oyhood. that l started
back with sudden feeling Of pain.
What may your name be. little one ?
| asked. while the wondering servant held
the door.
She lifted up her hands as il to shade
her eyes. (I had seen that very attitude in
another. in my boyhood. many and many
a time, and answered ia a sweet. bird like
voice.
Mary Moore
And what else o / asked quietly.
Mary Moore Chester lisped the child.
My heart sunk down like lead. Here
was The end to all the bright dreams and
hopes Of my youth and manhood Frank
Chester. my boyish rival, who had often
tried in vain to usurp my place beside the
girl. had succeeded at last. and had won
the woman away from me This was his
child his child and Mary's. And | must
90 in there. and meet her once again. and
then 60 away forever. and die, If God
would let me
sank. body and soul. beneath this blow.
And hiding my face in my hands I leaned d
against the door. The little one gazed at
me. grieved and amazed. and put up ker
pretty lips as il about to cry. while the
perpleyed servant stepped to the parlor
door, and called my sister out to find out
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14
ALL SORTS OF ITEMS.

A negro named Cesar Russell. died a
Taunton. Mass. on Sunday last. aged l0s
years.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-11-14

The following the satioas OF the lndann
troops in active service outside the Statei also.
Regiments in course Of formation in the State.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-30

A gentleman who left Louisville on Tuesday
evening last, and successfully run the blockade
furnishes US with some quite interesting and i'm.
portant information.
He says Gen. Sherman and Provost Marshal
Dent have become exceedingly strict and rigid
No more passes are granted to parties wishing
to come through the lines, and no one is per
mitted to 20 down the river or go towards
Blizabethtown, Bardstown, or Lebanon, on the
railroad, without first taking the oath Of al
legiance. QUitea number Of persons lately re-
turned from Europe and the North, are in Louis
vile, ~anxiously awaiting an opportunity 10 come
South.
Our informant states that troops from the
North were rapidly pouring into Louisville, and
that Gen. McC0okss entire command between
Louisville and N0lin numbered not less than
$4,000 men. Notwithstanding this, they are in
constant dread of an attack from Gen. Buekner,
and IL fear that Louisville viii be taken by the
rebels.
On Monday night and Tuesday morning last,
three regiments from Pennsylvania, with eight
pieces Of artillery, one regiment from Indiana,
and one from Minnesota, arrived there, and inn
mediately were sent forward to McCook's COM
mand near and this side Of Elizabethtown. Tive
regiments from Michigan were hourly looked
for-LOasrHie Courier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-30
From Lcesburg.
We lind the following iu the Winchester (Ya)
Republican Of Friday last:

We md the following in the Winchester (Va)
RSga6iicaa Of Friday last:
Later news, direct from Leesburg, and which
is reliable. gives us the important information
that tie Federalists, stimated at from fifteen
to twenty thousand, r~ecrOssed the river on Tues
day night, and took possession Of LeesbuTg on
Wednesday morning, Gen. Evans falling back
some Ave miles to Carriers Mil. This is 4 doubt
less Intended as a fianking movement upon Cen
teryille, where a great battle, if it has not al
really, viii inevitably soon take place. 1t viii
require no prophet to predict the result. God is
ON our side, and we have no fears of what our
enemies can do. We win issue au extra, so soon
as we can learn the particulars, of the great and
glorious victory soon to be won
Col /. = Knox, of L~eesburg, aTTivedin Win
chester pm Wednesday night, bringing glorious
accounts OF the unparalleled victory. He pUts
the Confederate loss at not over thirty or forty
killed, with a pr0p0rtionate number Of wounded
He represents the slaughter of the Hessiaus as
awful. For two miles the ground was literally
strewn with their dead carcasses, while he walls
of the wounded and dying could but bring forth
a sigh, even though they had met a righteous
doom.
The death ofGen. Baker is confirmed; Gen.
Stone, second in command to the notorious
Banks, is mortally wounded, as was also
another Federal general named Cox. Col. K.
informs us that the number of Hessians made
prisoners is 20. Among the trophies taken
from tie Hessians he names from Jour to ire
thousand small arms, together with magnificent
battery Of cannon, eight pieces with caiSsoas,
shell, splendid artillery horses, and everything
complete. Gen. Evans came ont unscathed, al
though constantly in the thickest Of the fight.
In the retreat across the Potomac the bridge
Of boats gave way, and hundreds of the enemy
met a watery grave. The Rev. Or. Stiles, who
was in the immediate vicinity Of the scene Of
destruction, is now in Winchester, and we I'M
derstand puts the loss in drowned at foar hun
dced and fen.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-30

Cen. JAMES HARDING, Quartermaster3Jenera
- he amy of Missouri, has arrived in the city
.s,.e. from Gen. PEICE's headquarters, which
beIcit On the 18th. Gen. HARDING confirms the
reported falling back Of Gen Prices command
10 Neosho, intelligence of which we published in
aar issue of the 26th, and expresses the opinion
fsat the retrograde movement Of PRICE IS only
sas Of strategy for the purpose Of forcing Ere
slaVr to extend his lines and thereby weaken
iaz his strength
PRIcE's army is represented TO be in the very
hcst condition and eager TO engage the Woody
Horse. The number IS less than has been sup
posed, dlthe original camp-foilOweTs and Jay
bawkers having been sloughed of, and the army
consisting entirely of approved, good lighting
men. of whom scarcely one bundled areo on the
sick list
Gen. II SAYS the proximity Of ACCrLLocIfs
command. which is receiving aeeessions daily
fsm Arkansas. Texas and Louisiana, viii enable
him TO cooperate vith PRIcE, and the combined
CRIMES orthe two generals vii ontnumber any
froc FRE7IosT can bring against them.
our informant speaks ia Terms Of great conf
dapcs OF fhs psult Of the expected encounter
The opinion prevails that FRENoNT, having
been ordered 10 report himself at Washington,
uader arrest, had determined to remain at the
head Of his forces, and make one desperate
EFFORT to retrieve bis failing fortunes. If be
wins, be viii probably throw himself upon his
fien5s Of ihe North west, through whose infU
e4ce be hopes 10 reverse the unfiendly decision
OF the government, while if he lose, disposition
cla scarcely be worse than it IS at present.
Hewin, therefore, in all probability, be forced
80 fgLt our army in the West, upon such terms
as PRICE and McCULLocH may offer. The sit-
nation Of affairs in Southwestern Missouri is be-
oomiag one of absorbing interest, and we await
news from that quarter with more than usual
anxiety. lhe result Of a victory Of southern
arms over FRENoNr, wiz result la the speedy
capture of Jefferson City and the speedy Gber-
alton OF the State Gen HARDING, is eR rgmr for
Richmond. or business connected with the com
maud Of Gou. PRIcE, aRl lie VII leave for dat
city Al the earliest practicable moment.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-30

Iha member Of the Lerislamre from the CfsIE
vile district wrtes as fellows 30 the Jrgsrsoni5u
from Nashville:
1t is well that the public should know tb
that part OF the Governors message. calling he
attention OF the Legislature % the b~eanlrss
speculation and e~Xtorticn now mauifestinr itsslf
among certain classes Of dealers in provisions.
clothing, ana other uecessaries of life. has BEEN
referred to the committee on judiciary. In a
short time the most stringent legislation VIII he
brought to bear on those s~Uuiless money lovers.
who, taking advantage of the public necessity.
are making themselves rich AZ the expense Of "a
many. To all producers Of the staples OF Efs.
TO mlllers and dealers ia provisions. clothino and
army supplies, would sag besars Of an com.
6Indtions- Let not the heartless spectators en-
tee you into heir schemes and involve Won IN
their crime. Sell what you have for sale an n
ialr' reasonable price, aud supply The wants Of
those who need.
10 those whose love Of gains cannot be re-
strained by the cOusid eration0 r humanity and pai-
n0tism, a wholesome lesson viii IN due tim5 he
administered IN the shape Of zines and forGsitD-es
and Imprisonment. Respectfully,
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Fedey,, 0y,rayes in Missouri,

Abolitionized as it has become, the St. Louis
Republican fails to conceal its Indignation at The
suffering caused the people Of Missouri by the
hireling Lincoln soldiery 1t makes the follow
ing charges, and enters a protest against the ma
rauding movements of Jim Lane:
President Lincoln and the administration are
| bound by every consideration of any weight
with rulers and with men-we win not add
Christian men-instantly to take such measures
as will spare our people such horrors, and The
very name of civilization such diSgraces, as are
the consequences Of trusting responsible midi
tarv command to a man Ike James Lane A
command under the lead Of such u man il no
/ better than armed and organized banditti; with
OF course, more errors and power for evil ihan
/ attaches to any band of mere robbers aud muir
I derere. because its officers act under regular
commissions and cloak thcir crimes with the
mantle oiouthorty. His movements and narthes
| are no better than raids Of lawless bands, who
spread themselves over "a defenseless county to
%Dillage audhary il. These imputati0ns do not,
we presume, Justly rest on every individual Of
his command. Many Of his command, proba-
bly most Of them, simply obey the heartless or
ders they receive. But some Of his blowers
arr doubtless equally depTaved with their leader.
We think we do not speak unadvisedly. The
account of jim Lanes march TO Osceola-his
destruction of it by fire, and his summary putting
to death Of seven of the Inhabitants whom he
had seized, presents a case OF wonton deYasta-
ton and aIocity whichadmtsot noyalid excuse.
At least. so it is reported to Us. The outrages
and crimes against property aud life perpetrated
bv him IN that foray are a dishOnor to the flag
under whose pretended authority they were com
mitted. and win dishonor the administration if
tfey are not inquired into and punished in some
way. Our government does not intend to waste
Missouri with fire and sword. Its object is to
prevent that waste and reduce it TO the lowest
possible amount. Justifying or conniving at the
rayage and slaughter Of which Lane has been
ouilty. would be to consign Missouri to q doom
as fearful as Hyder Ali inflicted upon the Car
rafTg
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-30

From the Alexandra Constitutional Of the 19t
we take the following

From the Alexandra Constitutional OF the 18th
we take the following
We learn that there is TO be erected near this
city a large slaughter house. at which 10000
beeves are to be slain and packed for the use OF
the army. We learn that the butchers have
contracted to furnish the government with
100000 barrels Of mess beef The work OF
%slaughtering viii commence in a few weeks.
The river is still low, but is now rising from
the effects Of the late rains.
Our sugar planters are now " rolling away
in fine style, and the yield is rather better than
last week. If we could have a little cool wea.
Their and "a light frost or two a very large crop
would be made.
The Sparta (BienyiIle PARISH Banner of the
10Th says:
During the last three weeks the weather has
been very favorable TO the planters most of the
cotton has been picked out, and from what we
can learn. about three-fOurths of crop has been
made. Ihc corn and peas have made a fine
yield, and nobody cares ig f0T the blockade
as tar as bread is concerned. During this week
there has been some rain, evidently beneiting
tufnips and potatoes.
The Attakapas FIanklin) Register states tina,
a number of the sugar planters have commenced
rolling, andadds:
We are sorry to learn that the yield, owing to
the very uniavorable weather for maturing the
cane, is not as good as il should be; and the
quality, toO, owing to the same cause. is not the
best But we now have fair prospects of good
weather for the future, and we feel sure lbat the
yield viii greatly improve, and the quality also.
We do not yet despair Of a very large sugar
crop this season-the largest ever made in Ibis
parish-say, between fifty on ffy-fye millions
OF pounds, equal TO about f~orty-fye or fifty
thousands hogsheaGs of 100 pounds each,
which, even at four cents per pound, viii pro
duce an aggregate Of -. 10000. leaving the
molasses ont OF the count. The value OF the
agricultural product of ST. Mary, this season,
may be put down, in round numbers, at 80. 300.
900, at the lowest figures.
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From

Correspondence 81 the Mobile RegisterJ
PENSACOLA, October 25.-For several days
past the weather has been chilly as winter. The
change has been, doubtless, of great benefit to
the sick or wounded. ! visited the hospital an
hour ago, and in one Of the wards every bed was
vacant, save one, and that one occupied by a
personal friend. / think the last of the wound
ed has died all that are now in the hospital win
certainly recover of theH honorable scars
though in some cases minus a limb.
The Mobile mail-due last night-did not ar
rive until this morning, owing to an accident
which happened to the freight train yesterday
afternoon, above the State line. The papers
were none the less acceptable from their delay.
Mrs. Hatch, Secretary OF the Ladies Hospital
Society, acknowledges the receipt from Captain
Homer, Of the Coutinentals, OF Sl03, the pro-
cceds OF Two concerts, ''giNen IA sid OF the
wounded soldiers on Santa Rosa Island in the
action Of the 9th inst, by members Of bis com
pany and the 9TH Georgia regiment
A large war steamer arrived late yesterday
afternoon, and communicated with the block
aiding ship. She "cut stick in the darkness Of
the night, az nothing was to be seen Of her st
early dawu to-day. They are very gly in their
movements Of late days.
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IsenlncI,r In,euirence.

From the CoIumbu- Daily News, October 26
CAPTAIN BALLESTINE'S RANGERS FIRED
UPON-On yesterday a squad Of ten men. be-
longing TO Capt. Ballentine's company, were
out scouting in the direction Of Cairo. About
fourteen miles from here, they found themselves
in an ambuscade, and were fired upon from boti
sides Of the road-ioUr Of the men were badly
wounded.
ANOTHER FLAG OF TRUCE-We understand
that a skiff with Che white flag atoat came to
our wharf to-day from Cairo, having on board a
female, who WIS escorted to head quarters Of
the c-ommandant at this post What occurred
between the lady and the gallant general has
not transpred, nor do we suppose it will
VANDALIsNL-We have seen a gentleman
from the ueighboThood of Col. Oscar Turner, Of
Ballard county, who informs US that a few days
since a troop OF two hundred Federal cavalry
visited the residence Of Col. @. Turner, and
d~espoiled b m of all ais stock of horses aud
mules. The colonel was not at home, or he
would doubtless now be tasting the sweets of
imprisonment,