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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
Military Strategy In Plymouth.
A Rebel Battery Taken.

Last Friday evening was an unfortunate
period for the Butternuts of We little burg
Of Plymouth. and one which they will
doubtless remember as demonstrating the
fact that they are not half as shrewd as
they claim credit for being. Throughout
the day it was generally known that the
loyalists intended buraing a little powder.
and having a good time over the re-elec-
ton Of their champion, Colfax. The But
ternats getting wind of the transactions. and
feeling little levilish over the defea, OF
their polkberry candidate, determined on
interfering and in sumo manner squelching
ont the loyalists in their jnbilations. The
Union men got out their anvil and COM
menced popping away. when ont came the
Batternuts with their shooting sros, and
joined in the chorus. But the loyal thun-
der provelto be the lontlest, and that didn't
suit the Buttcfnuis at all; for it is well
known that when you beat Butternut in
making noise you strike him between
wind and water--it proves fatal. sasslfa
Well. the Butternuts swore that if the
loyal men could beat them in making noise.
there was little game which was purely
characteristic Of themselves-videF Floyd
at which they would take hand. So
they sent out runners with orders to steal
the anvils from the loyal men and thus ST.
lence them. Fatal enterprise!
The Colfax infantry had their eyes and
ears open and they determined to teach the
Bntternuts that the Union artillery of Ply
mouth is not in the keeping of such imbe-
Gle old traitors as James Buchanan, aud
Marshall County Batternuts are not quite
as sharp as their graf prototype. Floyd.
The Loyalists ordered out double guard
TO protect their artillery. anil at the same
time detaile a squad of Colfsx infantry to
skirmish little with the Butternuts. But
short time elapsed before there was dire
confusion in the ranks of the boodtubs-
their artillery sras gonet, Then such a
bowling, such curling, and such drink
ing of whiskey as took place in the befud-
died ranks of the Butternuts wonld have
put to shame the dirtiest clay-cster in the
dominions of jeff Davis. They leered up
the street and down the street, and then in
maudlin mysti6cation gaped into the blear-
ed eyes and dirty faces of each other for
some satisfactory explanation O. the mys-
terious disappearance of their anvil; and
then. as faint CLEAN Of the truth penctra-
tel their muddled brains., they broke for
home. feeling very much like dog with
tin pan tied to his caudel extremity. And
thus ended the skirmish in Plymouth, and
thus were the Buttcrnuts outmanouvered.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
Since the Election.

On Thursday evening last ,telegraphic
message was received here, that12o parol-
ed soldies, who had not had anything Ia
eat for 80 hours. would pass through here
on the P. Fl. w. & @. r. R.. at 0 o. clock
Messengers were despatched through The
town to notify tho people Of the fact. and
several were on hand with baskets full o.
provision. but only one Democrat brough
any thing to eat. and he looked like he fel
he was doing an act for which he would b
censured by his party. Had it been befor'
the election many Democrats would have
been on hand with provisions. Does no
this circumstance prove that their bsnsvo'
lence on former occasion was for effect
We thought so stthe time. and now tn
fact is patent. f..
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
Fighting in North West Arkansas
ST. LOUIS. Oct. %
To MAJ. Gen. Halleck:

..f-tr ST LOUIS, Oct. 70.
To Maj. Gen. Haleck:
Our arms arc entirely successful again
in northwest Arkansas. Gen. Schoield,
finding tina The enemy were encamped at
Pea Ridge. sent Gen. Blunt, with the first
division. westward, and moved towards
Huntsville with the rest of his force
Gen. Blunt, by making hard nights
march, reached and attacked the rebel force
at Maysville. near the northwest corner Of
Arkansas, at o'clock on the morning oil
the 22l.
The enemy were estimated ct from 5000
to 1000 strong The engagement lasted
about one hour. resulting in the total rou,
of the enemy. and the loss of their artillery
. battery of 6 Founders. a large number o.
horses, and portion of their transporta
tion and garrison equipments.
Our cavalry and howitzers were still il
pursuit Of their scattered forces when tb'
messenger left.
Our loss is small.
Gen. Schofield pursued Gen. Hindmar
beyond Huntsville, coming close upon hin
when his force prcipitately fled hey ond tn
Boston Stountain.
All the organized forces Of the rebels
have thus been driven back to the VALLEY
ofthe Arkansas river and the army on tn
frontiers has gallantly and success full,
accomplished its mission
S. r. Curtis,
Mai. Gen. Commanding
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
For the REPUBLICAN.
Ia the Citizens of Marshall County

The ladies' of he SOLDIERS Aid Society
Of Plymouth. will give Supper on Thurs
day eve., Nov. 9th. 1892. at Corbins Hall,
the proceeds of which will be expended in
procuring hospital stores for the relief Of
the suffering soldiers in tho hospitals
The ladies, in behalf Of these brave volun.
teers. ask general and liberal patronage Of
tn, ir efforts. All know the suffering nee.
essarily endured by cur volunteers when
subjected to the inevitable hard treatment
of crowded and poorly provided hospitals
and all good patriots and humane citizen.
will be rejoicel to avail themselves of every
favorable opportunity to add their mite tc
alleviate the sufferings Of the brave ones
who have contracted diseases and received
wounds while in the field, doing service fol
Our common country. These patriots hav,
taken upon themselves the hard fortunes Of
the soldier, to preserve to themselves and
ms the glorious boon OF great and undi-
viled Republic. Should we not cheerful
ly do our share. though we may not be able
to ''shouIder the musket and buckle on tho
armor?ssd And what more fitting manner
to manifest our patriotism and display oul
humanity than by aiding in the emission
of mercy" comforting the sick and bind
~ ~, H. ,,,o,n l., rooo.va1 n, \ o:o.x h.t.l<
for us and for generations who may follow
us? L-1 na -1 t rc
Let citizens in the village attend. an
farmers from the country come in; for faith
ers. husbands, sons and brothers have gone
from the country and town alike, And
we would especially solicit and entreat tho
attendance of the ladies' of the village to
the afternoon society, which was organized
two months ago. and consists of seven reg
ular members. Can it be possible this is
the feeling Of the ladies' of Plymouth. an,
especially those who have parted with
",lear ones" who perhaps while we write
lie suffering with wounds or disease in our
thospitals? -Ha 1855 eaI
Let not the simple plea of "want oil
time" be your excuse. for have NOT these
brave men iorssken their homes and peril
ed their lives for you. and you remain at
home by your warm iresides with seeming
indifference to their wants which you might
easily supply? Come one. come all. and
let il not be said that the ladies' of Mar
shall County are behind in aiding the grea,
anil good work. On Thursday afternoon
let the room be well filled with industrio us
ladies'. whose hearts are in the cause, and
with hands ready to. do all that they can to
render comfortable tho brave but unfortu-
nate soldiers. - anif %
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
The Situation in Kentucky.

At Danville 1t was stated that the army
was to move toward Lebanon, and that
Nashville was probably the goal ] have
heard several facts which go to confirm
the Danville impression.
Bragg, itseems. is believed to be push.
ing For Nashville IT, may be merely a
rise to cover another raid on Kentucky; or
may be very dangerous movement. We
have both contingencies to meet.
Kirby Smith will probably remain in
Eastern Tennessee. Humphrey Marshall
has again wedged himself through Pound
Gapiinto Southwestern Virginia. A move
nent into Central Kentucky must come
If at all, from one or other CT these direc.
tions. In either event we must have force
enough to meet the heals of these columns
as they wonll debauch from the mountains
This, therefore provides for the contingen
cy of a serious rebel attempt to enter Cen
trail Kentucky again.
Meantime there is need to look out for
Nashville There is no difficulty in alvan
cling in that direction. since the rail roat
furnishes transportation for the army sup
plies. Accordingly the belief is genera
among our army officers that great por
ton of Buel's army il not already on thei
march to Nashville, will be in very short
time.
Louisville. Oct. 27.-Col. Edward Nc
Cook, with 800 cavalry. on Thursday en-.
countered portion of Morgan's and Scott.
cavalry. near Big Hill. killed five. and cap
tured thirty-three of Kirby Smiths tels.
graph corps and apparatus, and thirty three
wagons.
A portion of Crittenlen's corps. 1st and
10Th Kentucky, fell upon Kirby Smiths
rear guard forty miles from Cumbeilain
Gap on Wednesday. and routed them
taking 90 prisoners and $50 head O
cattle.
Gen. jeff. G.. Davis was indicted fol
murder to-day in the criminal court of thi.
county for having killed Major Genera
Nelson.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

The Union people of Walnut Township
assembled at Argos last Monday evening
for the purpose of indulging in season OF
rejoicing over the reelection of Hon.
Schuyler Colfax to Congress. Quite a
large crowd was in attendance and their
enthusiasm was up to lever heat. They
had a splendid bonfire. plenty of anvil fir
ing. and large barrel full of superb Cor
fax cider. Speeches were made by Messrs.
Manville. Corbaley. Smith and Deemer OF
Argos. and Sherman and Devor of Ply
mouth. Everybody felt that il was good
to be there, and that the eternal principles
Of Republican Unionism were still gather
ing strength in the hearts of the loyal peo-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

A correspondent at Corinth wriies;--
We are looking for an attack every day.
A courier stopped the train few miles
from here. and. said that Price with $4,000
men was on the Hatchie River, twenty-five
miles from Corinth. and abont to strike a
second time. This is hardly probable
II he is making move in. that direction
it is probably feint to cover On attack or
Bolivar. There.is no doubt but that that
entire region is to become the theatre o.
stirring events. OF one thing they may
be assured. Gen GRAFT has eyes and ears
open. and is tho, roughly posted in rebel
movements. slofiiii lea tii'lfei
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
SWANIP LAND DITCHINGi

Sealedproposals for constructing ditch upon the
north east a OF section Ia town 81 north range 3
east, being a continuation and outlet TO an old
ditch upon lands owned by III. b. Pershing and un-
known owners. Ditch to be made according to-
plan and specifications TO be fonnd at the Office of
J. B. N. klinger, in Plymouth. where said sealed
proposals will be considered and contracts awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder on the Sd day of
November, 1862. Payment for the above Job to-
be made in swamp lands laying in sections IL, fs,
and :, in town "a range east. r.sH 90.
Notice Is hereby given to the unknown owner or
owners OF said east : of the northeast Il of Sec
ton Ia town "a range east of the necessity of
constructing the outlet OF the above ditch upon his
lands.
N .
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
EE THE Iehel aImI

re- The rebel army having been driven
ont of Kentucky. it is thought they intend
to join their friends in Tennessee and Mis-
sissippi. making an army Of $50 200. and
then attack Nashville. Nashville is com
rle,ely cut off from the surrounding conn
try by bands Of rebel guerillas, and mar
keting is beyond the reach of people in or
binary circumstances. NIea. can be OBJ
tainel. but vegetables, butter. cheese and
eggs sell at such high rates that few car
buy them. The consequence is the people
of Nashville are in state of starvation
Tea is worth s5 pound. and little is te
be had at that; beef 80 cents pound
common brown sugar 81 . pound; hou
80 per barrel. Every thing in the grocer,
line sells in like proportion
The federal troops, it is reported. hav'
evacuated Bolivar. Corin,h. and othe
points in Tennessee and Mississippi, an,
are marching toward Nashville. near which
place, from present appearances. the great
est battle OF the war will soon be fought.
re- The law Tor the abolition Of slave
! ry in the Dutch West Indies in July mex
passed the States General Of Holland by
vote of 80 20 Z. .s.He" $50
SO it seems tina. the people Of Hollan
have become Abolitionists also. to th
great disgust. doubtless, Of pro-slaver
doughfaces in She United States. Hon
est persons will admit that the aboli
ttion of slavery in the Dutch West Indie
is a very natural cvent-as intelligence in
creases. oppression diminishes-bus Dem
ocrats in this section will vote it entirel
unconstitutional. Fg e Rt
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
WIN. ]. HAND, Swamp Land Com.


From the Subscriber, living four miles north
east of Plymouth, bout month since, seven head
of cattle,--the firs: white COW, years old, with
the points Other horns sawed off, the second large
white COW with red specks, large horns, 8 years old
this spring; the third three year old COW. mari ed
similarly the last with slightly crumpled horns;
the fourth a three years old white Nth some
few red spots along on her sdes; the fifth large
nice looking year old red helcr; the sixth white
yearling steer, and the last brindlc yearng steer
with white line along the back.
Any person knowing where the above cattle are
and sending me word will he literally rewarded for
their trouble GEORGE WILLIAMS.
Oct l6. 1862 -5lt3 .ttt -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
Union Jollifcation in Plymouth.

The loyal citizens of this place anil vi
cinity celebrated the re election of that
sterling patriot and Statesman, Schuyler
Colfax, on Friday evening last. by the fir
ring of 100 guns. and other demonstra-
lions. 1t was intended to have some
speaking. but the assembly was so greatly
disturbed by the noise of several drunken
Democrats who were sent by their party
for the purpose of disturbing the meeting.
that speech making was found impossible.
The difference between the publications OF
the loyal men of this place. and the riotous
transactions which took place under the
direction Of the Democrats on the night Of
the election, was in marked contrast. The
loyal men were sober, orderly and sens:
BILE. while the Dem ocrats were quarrelsome,
riotous and maddened with whiskey. Sew
eral attempts were made by the Democrats
to break up the meeting. but they met with
q signal failure.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
Indianapolis, Oct. 2s

The corps d'armee OF Gems. Crittendei
and McCook were expected to arrive a.
Columbus, Ken. to-day, en- route for Nash
vile.
Gen. Gilbert's corps will remain il
Kentucky for the present. Gen Thoma.
A. Morris of this city. received Mai. Gen
erals commission yesterday and is orlerel
to report to Gen. Rosecrans. The friend.
of Lieut.. Col. Stewart Of the % Indians
cavalry, presented him with splendid sa
bre last evening.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

.o The LEGlsLAruRE.-The Legislature Of
this State will stand as far as heard: Un-
ion Senators holding over IL. Democratic
do. 8. Union senators elected IL. Demo
cratic Senator's Is. Total Union "a, Dem
ocratic 26. The House Of Representatives
is strongly Democratic. strong enough for
all political. pur7 oses at least. and it is
useless to speculate about it. essli
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
: SOLDIERS, ATTENTION!
Look to Your terest is

have made arrangements with one OF the best
Governments Attorneys in Washington to assist
me in collecting soldiers claims for back pay.
pensions, &c, for the present War and all other
wars since, the organization of tlie.G ernment
My facilities for securing the Chains ofsli paroles.
against the Government. are unsurpassed by any
the validity oftheir claims, and make no charge
until they arc allowed and paid.-1 caa always he
foundin the REPUBLICAN Printing Office.
Plymouth, June 10. JOHN ID. DEyOR.
Atty at Law and Government claim Ac,t.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

The .Indiaa War in Minnesota is about
over. Little Crow. at last accounts, was
flying toward the Rocky Mountains. with
q small number of followers. the greater
portion having deserted him. sf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

re- n dispatch from Charleston, South
Caaolina. indicates speedy activity on the
coast. Two ofthc bloackading boats have
been discovered sounding Charleston har
Dor, andtwo more boats destroyed a bat
terry being erected below Georgetown.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

re- NJ. A. 0. Packard expressed the
wish the other day. to gentleman ofthis
place. that some one would kill the senior
editor Of this paper. 1t is an evidence Of
cowardice. Marcus. for a man to harbor
malice. II the senior desired to have
Marcus slain. he would do il himself.
openly. and take the responsibility. The
only fear we have of man who allows
malice to raDkl, in his heart, is. that he
may burn Up our property in the night. OF
steal into our chamber and assassinate us
while we are asleep A malicious and vi
cious man is invariably coward. unprin-
cipled. aud cspablc of any crime. from thai
Of leading mob, maddened with whiskey
to ms ult females by uftering vulgar am
obscene remarks in front Of their dwelling
to treason itself. r. ooiiaa asos.w zt0fsi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
No Disposition to Compromise.

During the recent political canvass great
weight was given by Democratic speakers
to the assertion that the Republican dele
CATION in Congress. at the breaking ont of
rebellion, refused to exhibit any disposi-
ton to meet the rebels in spirit of friend
ly compromise; and from this point these
illogical speakers argued, that the Re-
publican party were responsible for the re-
bellion. This compromise hobby is a
strange piece of argument to come from a
party Of men who have never yet offered
to compromise on any subject of dispute
unless influenced By the most selfish and Scr
did Of motives. The Democratic party tell
rs that the election of Lincoln--a sectional
presidcnt-drove the slave-h holders into TIA
king up arms in defense Of their peculiar
institution-their local rights; and yet
these same northern Democrats. had they
been disposed to compromise in 1860 on
John G. Breckenridge. could very easily
have elected him and saved the Union. ac-
cording to their way of thinking. How
much spirit of compromise did the north
ern Democracy exhibit at the great Con-
vention of the National Democracy held
at Charleston. South Carolina. notwith-
Standing the fact that at that Convention
the friends of John G. Breckenridge as
sured the Douglas boilers that their action
would result in a dissolution of the Union.
There was a splendid opportunity to have
compromised and saved the Union; but the
northern Dem ocracy told the southerners
tocraek their whips. they would not submit
to any compromise which would imperil
Douglas chances for the Presidency. and
the canvass resulted in the election of Lin
coin, as the Breckiaridgers warned the
Douglastes it would do, and secession fol
lowed. Had Breckinridge been elected tae
slave States would have been In the Union
yet; bat the northern Democracy refused
TO compromise. not from any incompati.
tility of principles. but on purely personal
grounds. and secession resulted. Then
who is really to blame tor the rebellion
Again. the Democratic party were asked
to compromise on party platform in the
State of Indiana: in the 9th Congressiona
District; in the County of Marshall, bu
not for q moment would they entertain
such an idea And why? Because they
believed, in the absence Of the great mum
Der Of loyal men in the army. they coule
succeed in electing straight party ticks'
and thus be enabled to carry out their anti
war schemes. and secure to the south thei
acknowledged Independence. Had TIM
h. red thousand loyal voters. who hav'
CO.. from Indiana to the wars, been, q
home, these same Democrats would hav
very willingly accepted the most trifiinl
favors at their hands, and exhibited gres
anxiety to compromise on the most hu
initiating terms that they might have v bet
ted their morbid appetites with ever s.
slight taste Of public plumber.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

4 DMINISTRAT0R'S NOTICE.-Noiice is
"A hereby given that Letters of Administration
have been taken out by the undersigned on the es'
tate of Elijah Wnrott, hate of Marshall County,
Indiana, deceased. Those having claims against
the same will present item for pay ment duly anthem
tcated: and those indebted TO the same are noui-
fed TO call and make payment Immediately. the
estate is solvent. RANSOM BARBER,
Oct l6, ls62-t3 i Administrators.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30

re- We put this question to every
man calling himselfloyal: Is not the sal
walton of the Republic of more Importance
just now, than looking after the '.Consti
tutional rights" of armed rebels?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-10-30
ABOTT S HISTORY
OF THE ~,
REB ELLIO N
En .1Mcrica!
IN TWO VOLUMES.

CmcAco. III, August, lsc2.
DEAR SIR:-In consequence of the unexpected
co tinilarlce and present aspect OF the war, the
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Civil war in America" by John s. G Abbott: in
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present spirited, Efe-like views of many % me
most thrilling events Of the War: -.
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