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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

FROM the ABOVE statement Il VIII be
seen that the cost Of articles of prime ne
cessity in clothing and furnishing family,
has been increased one hundred and TWEEN
'ty per cent, while provisions and grocc-
ries have increased in pIice not less than
sixty per cent. 1t will be entirely safe to
say tina. the cost OF living. in the most
economical style. throughout the Northern
States. has increased at least seventy five
per cent, within the last fifteen months,
and prices are still advancing Thus eight
dollars per month in August. 1861. would
have been a better compensation. and
gone farther in maintaining family than
thirteen dollars per month in November
1867. Soldiers are paid in treasury notes
az par. and as these notes have deprecated
thirty per cent, as shown by the price OF
gold. their pay. from this fact alone. is
substantially reduced to nine dollars per
month.
1t may be urged in objection to the
measure proposed that it will greatly in.
crease the expenditures of the Government
and add to the public debt. In my juig-
ment 1t would prove ~ be sound economy.
Ii would increase the efficiency of the ar
my, prevent dcscrtions. encourage yolun-
toering. and perhaps avoid the necessity OF
m other draft to fill up the old and deple.
ted regiments. Desertion is becoming
frequent. and threatens the Generalization
and destruction of the army unless it be
promptly arrested. The most potent
cause Of deserlion is the condition Of the
soldiers family at home. he receives
letters from his wife. children or parents,
announcing that they are destitute Of food
fael. clothing. or are about to be turned
out OF doors for non paymen. of rent, and
their neiGhbors are falling to provide for
them. as they are able and ought to do
He becomes madlened AMI desperate. ami
finding furlongh impossible. desertion l.
frequently the result. f,n..- ~
Whatever contributes to the spse,ly ter
miantion of the war is economy on q large
scale. Our hopes for peace and restor-
ed country are founded upon the success
of our armies; and il is believed that moth
ing wonld add 10 the efficiency and sue
cess of our arms SO much as doing Justice
to the soldiers by increasing their pay.
I beg to ask your early and serious con-
sideration Of the subject.
OLIVER p. MORTON,
~ s Governor Of Indiana
EXECUTIVE DKpAnTxExr.
indianapolis. Nov. Goth. 1862.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
Increase Of Pay Of Private Soldiers.
To he iSenators and Representatives intae


To tie Senators and Representatives intle
Congress ofths United States:
The undersigned respectfully represents
that. from an intimate knowledge ofthe
condition. wants and necessities OF large
portion Of the men composing the Army
Of the United States, he is fully impressed
with the belief that the pay of private SOL
diers should be increased, so as to make IL
bear proper proportion to the increased
cost OF all the necessities OF. life. The
present pay Of private is thirteen dollars
per mouth, OF one hundred and 6fty.six
dollars year. From this sum consid-
erabl portion mist bededucted for the pur.
chase of articles not furnished by the rog-
ulations, but which the soldier desms ne
cessary to his health or comfort. Should
the balance lie RENTED TO his family in
instalments as it is paid him, it will fall
short OF furnishing support. To the
monthly pay a bounty of one hundred dol
lars is to be aldel. 10 the old regiments
this is not to be paid until the final dis
charge or upon the death Of the soldier
10 the new regiments twenty-f dollars
OF the amount were paid in advance. the
balance remaining unpaid until final dis
charge or death. AS the final payment of
the bounty depends upon the good conduct
of the soldier, and is subject to contingent
cies, it can hardly be considered as means,
or source of credit, for the current sup
port OF family. 1t must be remembered
that large proportion of the soldiers
composing the volunteer armies of the
United States arc men of family, npon
whose labor wives. children and parents
are dependent for support. Should not
their labor be SO paid for as to make it suffi-
Gent fairly to yield that support it would
DO if they were at home and engaged in
private pursuits? They did not enter the
army TO make money. and do not desire
to do so, but they DO ask that they shall
receive such compensation as will sup
port. in decency and comfort. the depen-
dent ones they leave behind. The price
2. labor throughout the Northern States
has greatly advanced since the commence
mcnt OF the war, and it is submitted that,
aside from all questions of family support,
and as matter of simple justice. the
compensation to our soldiers shonli be in
creased. Their labor is. of all other. the
hardest, to which should be aided the
great danger of death from battle, hard
ship and disease. Men tell our recruiting
officers every day.-they wonld go into
the army, but the pay allowed by the
Government is insufficient for the support
OF their families. and they dare not leave
them to the precarious charities of the
public. -
The following statement of prices at
indianapolis. Indiana, will show the rel
alive cost of various lea,ling articles on
the 9th of August, 1861, when the present
rate OF pay was established, and the 9th
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
News Summary.

" kile- Kosecrans was fighting the reb-
Ella near Murfrecsborc. force Of fedcrals.
by order of Gen. Granger. advanced
through East Tennessee striking the
Rockville and Richmond Railroad ten
: miles east OF the former place. destroying
Z the bridge over the Holster River and
tearing up some eight or len miles Of the
track. This. break prevented Bragg from
receiving reinSoreements from the rebel
capital.
Our latest adviices iully confirm the tel
esraphic reports in another column in re-
gard to the federal victories under Rose
Grams near Murfrecsboro. The rebels suf-
scred great slaughter. were compelled to
retreat in considerable confusion. and
Rosecrans occupies Murfreesboro withihis
picket lines advanced six Giles to the south
Of that place.
Though we have received no definite in
formation. we think there can be little
doubt that yick,bnrg is in the hands of
the federals. and tho Mississippi open TO
New Orleans.
- Col. Blake Of the 9Th Ind. Reg. is repor
ted killed. and Col. J. F. Miller slightly
wounded. The later. after having his
wounds dressed, returned to the field.
The 9th Regiment was in the hottest Of
Fl sht at Mnrfreesboro, and lost 81 killed
asd wounded.
= Gen. Sullivan gained brilliant victory
over the rebel General Forest. on the 3lst
nit. At Cross Roads. near Huntington.
Tena. He captured six guns. 500 horses
and several Hundred prisoners. The reb-
els were routed and severely punished
0us loss Was only 100 killed and wound
ed The rebel loss was over 1000 with
prisoners 3 Ec'e. fsfe
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
THE PROCLAMATION IN DIXIE.
The New Years in South Carolina.
Gen. Saxton's Greeting to the
Blacks.

A Happy ysv Years Greeting to the Coz
ored People IN the Department Of tie
South:
In accordance, a. believe. with the
will OF our Heavenly Father. and by the
direction Of our great and good friend.
whose name you are all familiar with.
Abraham Lincoln. President of the United
States. and commander in Chief Of the ar
my and navy. on the lst day of January.
1863. you will be declared ''forever free. :"
When in the course OF human events
there comes a day which is destined to be
an everlasting beacon light. making joy
full era in the progress of nation aud the
hopes OF q people. it seems to be fitting
the occasion that it should not pass unno-
ticed by those who hopes it comes to
brighten and to bless. IS
Such day to you is January l. 1868.
Itherefore call upon all the colored people
in this Department to assemble that day
ut the headquarters OF the LIST regiment Of
South Carolina volunteers. there to hear
the Proclamation, and to indulge in such
other manifestations of joy as may be call.
ed forth by the occasion. 1t is your duty
to carry this good news to your brethren
who are still in slavery. Let oil your
voices. like merry bells join loud and clear
in the grand chorus of libersy-.'We are
free. I'VE are free"-until listening.
you shall hear its echoes coming back from
every cabin in the land-"We are Free"
snif aan 81 r. SAXT0N, yef
r. Brig. lien. and Military Governor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

The steamer Spaulding. with Gen. But
Ter and Staff. has arrived at New York
from New Orleans. His departure from
New Orleans was the occasion of qni,e ON
ovation on the part of ci;izens and officers.
In an address he said 'that mouths of ex-
perience and observation hal forced the
conviction that slavery is incompatible
with the safety of the people or the Uni n. -
The steamer was fired into while loading
sugar at a plantation. and an engineer
killed and four others wounds by que
rillas.
Gen. Banks issued an address on the
10Th. to which was appended the Plesi-
dents proclamation of emancipation
This address is mainly devoted to expla-
nations of the proclamation. There was
nothing new from Vicksburg or Port Hud-
son.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
From Washington.
WAsHrscrox, Jan. 9,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2, 1868.
The President. Immediately on receiving
news Of Gen. Buffers arrival in New York.
telegraphed him to come Immediately to
Washington.
lie uiU at once be set 10 acork to enforce
the yew Years Proclamation in one of the
most Mirkiy populated s.aye distri1s in the
United States
Gen. Hunter will, within fortui ght.
carry the good news into the interior Of
South Carolina.
General Banks mission is to the same
purpose.
The President signed the bill admitting
Western Virginia into the Union on Now
Years. Acting Secretary Of the Interior
Usher attended the Cab net meeting to-day.
So far as known. the Ple,ident has said
nothing since, of HE determination that he
would appoint Usher. to lead to the opin.
ION that he has changed his mind.
Not less than 200 officers. including for.
~ Generals waited on the President yes
terday. headed by Gen. Halleck.
BALrIxonE. Jan. 1.-The Amsriean's
correspondent at Suffolk. announces the
arrival there of Coreoran's entire brigade.
Corooran takes command there. Gen.
Peck's command is moving in another di-
rsction- Skirmishiug occurs daily a
+ WAsnrSGToS. Jan. 2.-The Secretary
OF the Treasury has decided to pay in coin
the loan Of 1912. amounting TO %, $780,
600. due yesterday. All bonds to be re
deemed must be transmitted to thu Sserc-
tsry of the Treasury endorsed BY the legal
holder 70 the United States, on the recep-
tion of which At the Department they will
be referred to the First Auditor and
promptly settled. Drafts for the principal
and interest. ON the Assistant Treasurer
nearest the residence of the owner. vii!
be transmitted to tho legal holders m the
usual manner. sel9 @9.fea
All speculations rs to the President s
action upon. the bill for the admission OF
Western Virginia into the Union are now
ended. the fact having been ascertained on
inquiry that he approved ana signed the
bill on Wednesday night, and rs therefore
y l8Ws tt'14 .''- -7'' - ? n - -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

Herrick Aliens Gold Medal Saleratu,
is as healthy as the purest -four; will prov
great saving in that article; is peculiarly
adapted TO benefit weak stomachs and dys.
peptic persons; is mnch more healthy and
economical than baking powders. and
greatly preferred to soda to use with cream
tartar. Glocers may say they have as
cool. They are mistaken. 1t is the hest
in the world. Try it. Most of the Gro.
GERS have it. Have the Gold Medal o,
none.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25


Eg The Legislature OF this State as
sembies to-day at Indianapolis. Notwith-
standing the charge Of tory sheets that the
Republican members had agreed not to
meet. and thus prevent an organization.
the indications are now that every man Of
them will be IN their seats at the opening
Of the session. The Republicans have
never Jet proposed ts rebel il defeated at
the polls. Tho Democrats alone threaten
and Prseticstkat game. tasss pso~ing their
hypocrisy and hatred of = government ru-
led by the people.
We shall probably receive toe Severn.
oE's Message in tina for our nsxs issse.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

EE We ask the careful perusal OF
Gov Norton's petition asking Congress
TO increase the pay Of our soldiers. to be
found in another column. Gov. ii. has
demonstrated himself to be the Soldiers
friend. and has won the approval of all 10y
81 men BY the energy and foresight he has
displayed in behalf of the country. Not
withstanding all this the tory Democracy
are preparing to overwhelal him with lies
and detraciion. They hate him on account
ofthe valuable services he has rendered the
country. and the damage lie has done the
relcls. 80
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
The War IN Kentucky.-Morgan
: Overtaken and Beaten.

LOUISVILLE. Jan. Cool. Hopkins. Of
the 18th Kentucky, commanding the Fed :
erai forces at Lebanon, KY. attacked tho
guerilla Morgan south of the Columbia
road yesterday. killing and w,unding sew
eral and capturing sixty of lis forces, to.
gether with their caissons, ammunition
wagons and provisions.
Col. Halliday, of the 9Th Kentucky in
fantry. and Lieut.. Col. Ball, 9th Kentucky
cavalry. are in pursuit. Morgan is retreat
ing rapidly in the direction of Columbia.
Morgan crossed the Cumberland and
cut of Nashville at Goldsboro on the 9th
of December. Col. Hobson of the 9Th
Kentucky drove part of his forces, killing
nine. and capturing sixteen. Morgan then
crossed Green River. and moved to Eliza
BEETHOVEN, destroying the bridge at Beaver
Creek AMI Nolnsville. He also DESTROYED
the tfestlc work at Mullraugh's Hill. and
moved for Rolling Folk. Col. Harlau,
of the Kentucky 10th. overlook him at
Roofing Fork and Salt River bridge and
attacked him. killing and wounding a num-
Der of his force.
The rebel Col. Duke died of his wounds.
Morgan fled before Harlan to Bards.
town. thence attempted to escape between
Lebanon and Bcllville. Morgan flying pre-
cipitately.
Gen. Reynolds marched from Glasgow
yesterday for Greensburg. and may inter
cept him. Col. Halsey. of the 9th Ken
lucky cavalry. was killed. Morgan paid
dearly for what he has done.
Our casualties have not been reported
Gen. Rosecrans occupies Murfrees horo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25


re- The following named Indiana reg
iments were most probably engaged in The
late battles on Stones river, near Muir
freesboro. Teun.:
In Sill's Division-6th. Col. Baldwin;
29th, Col. j. F. Miller; 30th, Col. Dodge;
32d. Col Won Traber.
In Smiths Division-9th, Col. w. II.
Blake; 3lst, Col. Osborne.
In jeff G. Davis's Division-10th, Col.
Carroll. sd, Col. Hunter; S7th, Col.
Shryock.
In Woods Division-15th, Lieut. Col.
w God; 10th. Col. J. w. Blake: 5ls,, Col.
streigh'; 57th, Col. Hines; 5sth. Col.
Buell.; I3l, Col. Hathaway.
In Mitchcll's DivisioR--22d, Col Good
ing.
In Van Cleve's Division-35th, Col.
Mullen; 10Th, Col. Kneher; 99th, Col.
Fowler.
In Negley's Division--37,b, Col. Hull
In Rosecrsn's Division--3Sth. Col
Scribper; 42i, Col. Jones; sSth, Col
Humphrey.
In Divisions unknown to us-3Gth
Col. Casey; seth. Col Harrison: 81 Cav.
airy. Col. McCook; 10lst. Col. Carver.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25
Execution of the Sioux Murderets.


The Mankato Independent, of Dec Goth.
CONTAINS an account Of the hanging OF the
Indian muEderes on that day. Eighteen
denied their guilt. Their last good bye
to friends was affecting. the Indian stoi-
cism giving way under tho fiery ordeal
The scaifold on which they were hung was
four square, resembling an old fashioned
barn frame withontrafters. The condemn
ed, upon leaving their place of imprison-
ment. set up the death dance. and kept it
up on the platform, which fell at 16 min
utes past ten. At one blow upon the
rope the platform fell and the thirty eight
Siouxs hung in mid-sir. Most Of them
ceased 30 move in five minutes. Their
death song was simple repetition Of
This is me-"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

81 The Chicago Board Of Trade have
excluded the Chicago Times from their
reading room, and do not permit its report.
er to obtain its commercial reports. by a
nearly unanimous vote. They assign as
reason. is disloyalty.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

Intelligsscs hes been received Il Wssh.
ington Of tie lees Of our gallant little
Monitor. which whipped the rebel IRON
clad Virginia. 1t The saouth of the Chesa.
Pesks. She fouudered snd went down in
. gale. off Cape Hat.eras. q few days since.
with 10 o. - men and officers On board.
This calsnsity will DO greatly regretted By
millions ofioyal hearts. She was not cal
cslased for sea, going vessel. snd was in
TOW Of another ship when she went down.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

EF 1t is limited that Gen. Butler will
before many weeks. occupy in the city Of
Charleston. South Carolina, the same po-
sition he lately occupied at New Orleans.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

re- Owing to our limited space and
spxieiy to give as much war news as pos.
sible, several editorial articles prepared for
this number are omitted
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

Conference.-The Legislature Of Con.
neeiicnt. which has just closed its extra
session. passed. law allowing the soldiers
from that State. now in the army. to vote
az The coming spring election. -.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

TIOUSE TRIMMlNGS.-Aif full assortment
II II at the Mammoth Hardware Store of
ii Buck e. Toas
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

4 XES.-Lippincott's Bood's and Dement'S.
N (warrented) Arcs for sale at the Mammoth
Hardware Store of Buck g. TeAN.
, 1862-06-16

NEW YoRK, June 1.-THE New York
17'ibune's special Washington dispatch
says Edward $. Pearce, adjutant Of the
treasury department, Port: Royal, arrived
sural condition Of the islands, cultivated by
free negro labor, is encouraging. Some u, 900
acres arc plaEted, nearly half in cotton, aud
the crops are forward and well cared tor.
News had reached Beaufort Of the appear
ance at PORT Royal Ferry Of 3 rowing party Of
man and wounding several. It was supposed
at first that general attack was intended, bnt
l.soon appeared the alarm was caused By q
snail guerrilla band.
The steamer Massachusetts,, in which Pearce
CAME, stopped for several hours off Stono In
let, and there picked up some vague rqnors
concerning tho position Of things on james
Island, where Gen. Hunters army had landed
ard found itself confronted By an unexpected
u large rebel force, believed to have been in
creased By heavy reinforcements from the late
Corinth army. Some said that Beaurayard
himself YES there, and that not less than
20, 900 rebels were opposite to Gen. Hunter on
the island.
Some fighting had taken place, in which the
salh Highland regiment and the Massachu-
setts cavalry had particularly distinguished
themselves; but the Massachusetts, 18Th had
not done itself credit. Several batteries had
been carried bF storm and general engage.
Inent was thought to be imminent Firing 10
the direction for half an hour WIS heard by
the passengers Of the Massachusetts, as she
was lying OF Charleston bar, in plain view OF
Fcrt Sumter,
The British Consul had, it was reported,
sent word to the captain of British naau-ot-
var lying OF the harbor, that nhcE1 wpuld be
q fight on James Island within twenty.tou1
Iourf. It was understood our forces, who
were within three or four miles Of Charleston
were to be the attacking party.
Eight vessels were blockading Charleston
and Mr. Pearcc is surprised to hear tue rcpo1
tlar arms have been 5muggled in there withi1
| :. week
, 1862-06-16

st. JOHN, n. F., June 1.-The steamship
b:avisria, from Southampton 4tll, and tue
China. from Liverpool 9Th, passed Cape Race
snls forenoon. Both we're boarded by the
lowing Is the BaEaria's news:
elonr quiet and unchanged. Wheat dull
and dropping. Corn dull and uncllap red, e2-
ccpt white, which was firmcr. Provisions
very dull and tending up.
The division of the French army left at
Nome consists OF three brlgades under Gen.
Montebou.
The silk crop in France is represented as
most satisfactory.
The Spanish Chamber Of Deputies we're
about to lave the documents relative to M:2-
ican affairs laid before them.
AL differences between Gariba1dt and the
Italian government have been satisfactorily
arranged, and he has proceeded to Belgrade
Prince Nn,'olcon was we'll received Ut Sa-
pies.
The Montangrins have been beaten by the
Turks On the frontier, and Villages burned.
The British admiralty has granted to the
Atlantic telegraph, company the ships and
crews necessary for revising and extendiuE,
the 1oT1ner surveys Of the route along which
the cable is intended to be submerged. The
route westward from the Irish coast for a dis
tancc Of some 500 miles Will be sounded at
distances Of about mile apart. The previous
sounlings having been some thirty miles
asuuder, good mp of the bottom may in
this manner be obtained md thus fac;lit 1te
The operation Of laying the cable. Careful
examination will also be made Of the New
Fcundland ccast, and the English government
slips necessary to attend as pilots, and
assistants generally to the ships from whirh
lie cable will be passed out. Further ae.o.
tiations are in progress, the rcsalt Of wiii:.,
will undoubtedly lead TO the r4ising TIC add:
tioRal capital necessary TO complete his not'.c
{.t,4ar len $ho ~p17fc T-hi ixk ,4 1,t.
been SO seriously experienced by bosA Eng.
land and America
, 1862-06-16
Tf1c Trfbtttt.



The Ninth Congressional District gave
fudge Doug.as 10000 majority over Lincoln.
The reports from there indicate that It will
net givs {, COO majority for the new constitu-
1ion. The war Democrats and Republicans
arc against it. The seccssionists arc for it, Of
course
The Carbondalc Times, which goes strongly
for it, says in its issue of the 18th inst:
TIE VorE Uros TIE NEW Constitution,
SO Tar as VIC eau learn, the majority in Jack
fen county 1or the new constitution will be
lasge, but moi ssear 50 large as the usual Demo
cEa,ic: majority. The Republicans, Know
AHthlngs, and terry stany Democrats opnne it,
az 1eah toie dQa'tst It. The majority in Union
:,s:d Alexander counties Will be nearly as great
as IS usual for the Democratic ticket to receive
An Pulaski tne opposition is stronger, s,nay
1s.di'g ncs1 5yh.ing i 10 the 1dtef end. johnson
will 60 strong for the measure, though q re.
Tsctuae sp;e will be roled against it.
johnson gave but forty votes for LINCOLN
4 lettcrfronl IN intelligent gentleman residing
al benton, Franklin county, dated June 9th,
says: Hon. Hugh Gregg, of Hamilton coun-
fy, snd various other leading Democrats Of
that countT, are doing good work against the
ntw constitution. Wayne, Wabash, Edwards,
White, Hamilton, Saline, Galatin, Pulaski and
fsET counties Will cast heavy vote against
1t My county Frank1in} will vote about 500
scalcst, TO 80 for it. Williamson county.
7,soo for it, 500 against it. and nearly all The
river counties viii cast q large voteaga!cstit it. +"
Franklin county gave Douglas :, 1,4la votes,
and Lincoln 2i5. Hamilton gave Douglas
1,3's, lincoln JOG. Williamson gave Douglas
1,91i, and Lincoln 1a2. Saline gave Douglas
l.3;i6 majority; and the "riyer counties ~
a7c-agcd ten to one FOR Doaglas.
II Egypt votes on the constitution, accord,
ing to present reports, the secession consti
tuition viii lie beaten by heavy majority
Eecr the ball rolling. Let Northern Illinois
dc its duty aud the ' dog is dead.,'