Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-06-05

through the center. Pennington lies just
beyond. There is but one road through
the swamp. and if the enemy were in force
at Pennington, they could hold the road
until it would be hard work to dislodge
them. Our forces remained in line of
battle till most sundown, when as the f.
ring had ceased. and it being proved that
the rebels were not advancing. we were
sent back to camp satisfied that if we had
not been in o fight, zoe had almost. Our
cavalry have been over to-day burying the
dead and removing the wounded; they re-
port that none of the enemy are to be seen.
1t seems that after doing what they could
for US at Pennington. they had retired to
their intrcnchments. Our loss is reported
at 20. killed and wounded enemy's loss
not known. Our forces engaged were
mostly cavalry, and it is stated that before
daylight that morning the rebels had
sheled the whole neck of woods where
We were posted the night previous; so had
we staid there we might have had nice
little fight. As to what the other divis-
ions are doing we cannot learn, ut'hear
the occasional firing of cannon IN the dis
tance, which shows that they are not idle.
1t was reported this morning that our for
ees on the right had taken possession Of
the Memphis & jackson r. r. last night.
May Ill had to stop here to eat din
ner. and before got to writing again the
whole division was aroused by discharge
Of musketry, followed by two discharges of
cannon on our left. ard Immediately fol-
lowed by the long roll through the whole
camp. The division was soon under arms,
Gen. Buford rode past with battalion of
cavalry. and two companies ofsharpshoot-
ers to deploy as skirmishers. and our brig
ade had just got fairly under motion. when
orders came to halt as it was false alarm.
1t was caused by a company Of cavalry that
had been out on scout, and come riding
pei nell through the woods right up to
our pickets, who mistook it for charge
Of the enemy and fired on them. AS soon
as the lines of the pickets was out of the
way, the reserve fired on them with artil-
lery. Fortunately there was but one man
killed; none wounded. Every thing is
quiet here this morning; no fighting that
l can hear very uear. The weather is
very warm. and the roads getting in good
order. / saw wheat fields in bloom as
early as the "a of May. The country is
thinly settled. and very little enterprise is
shown by the inhabitants. 1t is caution
to zee how we take care of tho fenses and
crops that fall in our way. and as sure as
we camp on the farm Of the secesb. it is
left stripped of fences. or stock of any
kind that we can mske use Of That time
when we went to Pennington, we formed
in strip of woods that was still full Of
secesh hogs and sheep. as the rascsls had
only been driven out the Saturday before.
and as soon as the men were allowed to
break ranks. the 4Sth went to work. and
in less time than it takes to write it, most
the companies were supplied with fresh
pork aud mutton enough for at least two
meals. Gen. Buford said there was no
need of the boys being short of rations
when there was so many hogs and sheep
running loose in the woods. Some Of the
boys were afraid that our officers would
not like it. but went up to some old cab
ins that were used as headquarters, and
there found our Major with bis coat Of
and sleeves rolled up. roasting the hind
quarters of sheep over big fire, for his
supper. Just then the long roll began tc
beat. and the Major had to give Sam (his
waiter) directions about taking care of his
mutton, then mount his horse and start
That you see is the way we live in Dixie
J To-day is Sun
day. but for some reason we have had nc
preaching yet. Every thing is quiet with
} the exception Of some distant cannonadine
: this morning. Gen. Pope has issued or.
ders that no gun shall be fred by his di
vision on the Sabbath, unless attacked, AM
obliged to fight in self defense. There i,
q great battle pending. and it is my opin
that this week will make history, and OF
} looking over the list you will see that we
} have os good set Of Generals as there art
in the field. Halleck. Buell., Grant, Pope
Lew. Wallace and Sherman; beside.
Brigadiers in abundance. and am conf
dent that we will be successful, ard strik,
the death blow to this rebellion.
] A. A. L.
I af Troubles in Mexico. ss
The troubles Of Mexico seem to have nc
end. Gen. Almonte is in armed revol,
against the Government, and Gen. Mar
quez has joined him. Their revolt is ap
parently upheld by the French Comman
der. They hold Orizabs. Cordovs. and
! other places. Zsragoga, commanding the
iGovernmen} forces, had fought Marquee
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