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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

FoRrnEss MONROE, March 26.-Cantra
bands state that the rebel steamer Merri-
mac. having been fully repaired, was
brought ont of the dry-dock on Monda,
morning-thst her crew had been placed
on board, and she was ready for action
Several new guns OF heavier metal than be-
fore have been placed on board of her.
The rebel steamers jamestown and York
town have also been greatly Strengthened,
and were fully prepared for action. and
ready to accompany the Merrimac. The
flag OF the y orktown. with Commodore S
pennant, was flying when the contrabands
left.
Three deserters arrived here to-day in 9
boat from the south side of James river
They belonged to North Carolina regi-
ment, and report that the MeErimac has
been daily expected to come ont and at
tack the Monitor the past three days.
The jamestown made a reconnaissance
to-day, coming down some distance below
Craney Island.
The deserters represent that there was a
great panic amongst tho rank and file OF
the rebel army on account of the rumors oil
Federal victories. The newspapers are
carefully kept from the rebel soldiers =
They have been so often imposed upon
by false statements OF rebel victories that
they are much dissatisfied The deserters
say during the excitement that prevailed
in Norfolk Immediately after the fall oil
Roanoke, that if demand had been male
upon Gen Huger he would have capitula-
ted.
A flag OF truce went to Norfolk. No
news or papers were brought back. n
bundle of letters from the Union prisoners
at Richmond was received, and also dis
patches from Gen. Huger to Gen. Wool
WA. BALTIMORE.
BNrrMonE, March 27-The Fortress
Monroe correspondent. Of the Baltimoreon
gives a report Of two "contrabands" rela
tive to the condition ofthe Mcrrimac. She
returned to Norfolk with six feet of water
in her. Six steamers towed her up. and il
was feared at FIRST that she would go dowr
before pumps could be rugged on board. :
Her fires were extinguished shortly afte
hauling off from the Monitor. Thcs'
"contrabands" positively assert the deatl
of Buchanan. and that of the Lieutenant
in command, on Sunday. and seven sea
men, and number wounded. They posi-
lively assert the death of both Possibl,
Lieut. Miner, her second, and not Jones
| is meant.
The Monitor stands ont in the Road
this side of Sewell's Point, with steam up
ready for action. The greatest confidence
Is felt in the result. She is in fine con
dition.
1t is rumored that Yorktown or con
siderable portion of it is burned. A larg'
fire was seen in that direction Sunda.
night. A large FIRE was also seen to-da,
in the neighborhood of Newmarket bridge
which seemed to be quite extensive.
The Sawyer gun at the Rip Raps mad
some capital shots at Sewell's Point Tues
day morning One shell. filled with new
rebel FIRE, exploded in the midst Of the reb
cl parade ground, and it is believed to hav
done considerable damage. The rebel
/ fred at the Rip Raps. but The ball fell shor
el,<nf fsffv wards
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
UP THE TENNESSEE.
LATEST FROM GRANTS COLUMN


oAtANNAns Acuus u3ttu
Every days advices confirm the views
advanced the other day. of The rebel plan
of operations. They arc concentrating the
forces OF their ''army of the Mississippi
at the point of the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad nearest to our position on the
river, and are preparing to move rapidly
to the defense Of the road at any point we
may threaten it. That railroad constitutes
the base Of their new lire Of defense.
No less than three Of our scouts came in
this morning. each reporting that he had
been miles inside the re5d lines. They
concur in estimating the rebel force at Cor
NTH and vicinity at over seventy Ave thou-
sind, and reporting the daily arrival Of
more troops from al the Gnlf States
Impressment is going on vigorously for
ward; tho Pnrdy Court House is full Of
Union men: the advanced posts arc gath.
ering them up throughout the country, and,
willing OF unwilling. they are hurried into
the ranks at Corinth Desertcrs say the
army is !ull Of snch men. and they only re-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
Sound Doctrine From n Dcnoc-ntic Pa

SouIa DDctrfnP From n Dcmoc.uffc Pa
per.
The Rochester Union closes an claborato
article on the issues OF the war as follows:
Dut we may remark here. and at this
early day. that while we shall alvoca'e the
acknowledgement Of the constitui ional r gifts
OF the Southern people, we shall. at the
same time. expect tina. common consent
or due and adequate action on the part If
the g 'vernnen', viii prevent any addition
to tie present number IF Stare Sfdfex; and
,re shall also expect Slarery TO Be oJofishe'f
ia The Federal Distrif Tins much is dino
to Northern sentiment. not only, but to the
common safety. Slavery has unques'ion
ably hail an important agency in producing
orr present troubles; and it is the dictate
Of wisdom and true statesm 4nship that it
should be neither provided with nor allo wei
any facilities for increase or extens on wh'c's
do not come clearly within the limits Of
State sovereignty AMI State action. The
constitutional power to abolish Slavery
within the District of Columbia i, as clear
n language can make it. And as to the
right Of Slavery in the territories. nndcr
the Constitution, as expoundel unsler the
lannon's Drel Scott decision they really
amount TO just nothing. TIE Territories
nast be free. And the States formed from
them mast be free. SIasery must be resfrie-
ted TO lis present limits. We have the right
to say that it shall be so. and in our iudg-
ment, it is our duty to stand firm IN this
position. The Southern people themselves,
IL beaten in this rebellion, even the most
r,bid seccssionists viii expect us 10 limit
Slavery TO its present bounds. And we
must not disappoint such reasonable expos
ta,ions.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
Baltimore and Ohio Road Omen,

BALTIMORE, March 81 The last rail-
completing the Baltimore d Ohio road was
laid ten miles west of Harper's Ferry Sat-
urday night, since when four hundred load
ed cars have passed over the road. Nearly
two hundred cars filled with western prod
uce. loaded at the Ohio river. have reached
Baltimore.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

weather here to-day is unpleasant and
rainy.
The King Rhilip arrived from Washing
ton this afternoon, with Vice President
liamlin on board. the Senate Committe
on Naval Affairs and several other Sena
tors, representatives and invited guests
The party will return, tomorrow. Their,
| is now news.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

RARE EDrroRIAL WIxDFAEx~--The yen-
cradle Nathaniel Willis. says the Boston
Transcript. who was for so many years
editor Of the Boston Recorder. has recent
~ received very pleasing letter from an
old subscriber, Enclosing thirty dollars
the principal anil interest of three years
subscription TO- his paper. dpe tweuty -th<ee
years ago! Were this example generally
followed. many . veteran printers old age
would be- CLEARED By the reception OF
money which has been dua so long that
the debt has passed from their memory.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
FROM BURNsIDE,s ExpE ,ITIoN
The Federals in Possession Of Beaufort
Fort Macon still Occupied by the Re5-

FoRTREss MoSRoE. March 29.--The
steamer Suwanee has arrived from New.
bern. Burnside has taken possession oil
Beaufort. There was no show Of resistance
by the rebels. and no property was burned
Fort Macon is still occupied by abont 800
rebels. but they were entirely cut off from
all communication with their friends. and
must soon surrender.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
Ey y Nashville corrcspoa lent wsitess
Ladies who make months and cast yitu,

LH n Nashville correspoa lent w:itess
Ladies who make months and cast vitu-
peration from their pretty lips, will have
to learn to behave themselves or heep In
doors. These insults are OF various styles.
and one which appears to be very studied
Is said to have been offered to Gen. I. L..
Crittenden. The. story IS told that as
Crittenlen was Standing on the sidewalk
near the Post Office. two splendidiy dressed
ladies, followed by dirty. slovenly. black
negro wench, approached him. AS they
passed they pnt their handkeschiefst to their
noses aud gracefully drew their skirts aside
from contact wiih his suit Of "I4incoln"
blue. The negro wcnch followed the cx-
ample. and passed. by, leaving the aston
ished General looking after the party with
amazcment. The ladies give great deal
of trouble here.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
LATEST FROM BURNSIDE
The Rebels in Force at
Kingston.

BALTIMORE, March 31.-The rebels burut
the bridge on the railroad between New
bern and Beaufort, but it was in progress
Of repair, and the road would soon be in
operation between the two places. So far
as our informants knew, all Of whom came
from Newbern and had not been at Beau
fort. there was no destruction of property
at the latter place, and a large majority OF
the citizens remained quietly in their homes
on the approach of the Federal forces. -
Perfect order reigned at Newbern. and q
number of citizens had returned to the
place Gen. Foster was Military Cover
nor Of the city.
The rebels were believed to he in strong
force towards Kingston, 30 miles on the
road to Goldsborough. and their scouts
frequently appeared in the vicinity of New
bern.
The expedition to Washington, n. c..
was successful. 1t consisted of about I ;
00U men. with an escort of gunboats.--
Two companies of the Massachusetts 22d
landed and took the place. The stars and
stripes were nailed to- tree before the
court house, and left there. The citizen.
received the Invaders" without any APP
parent excitement or apprehension, some
few expressing Union sentiments, whilst
the mass had nothing to say either way
After holding the place one day. and gain.
ing all the information they could, the ex.
petition returned to Newbern.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

re- Wendell Phillips has consented. il
is said. to repeatihis lecture at Cincinnati. at
the solicitation OF a number OF citizens.
who feel it necessary to yindicate the good
name Of the city.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

FREE ScHooEs.--The public schools in
this place. viii open next Monday and con
tinue three months.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

re- Col. John +. Miller. of the Doth
Indiana, is now an Acting Brigadier Gen.
eral at Nashville. Tenn.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

Massachusetts regiment. The rebels were
subsequently, driven away by the appear
ance of our advance.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
COnfiscSfiou in practic-General Cuytis
EInnnc mics Threc Nerrnes

ConhscSfiou in PrHctic-General Cuytis
Enancipates Three Negroes.
ST. Louis, March 31.--Gen. Curtis is
sued the following special order. dated
headquarters Of the army ofthe southwest,
March Goth:
"Charley Morton. Hamilton Rennala.
and Alexander Davis. colored m"n, form
erly slaves employed in the rebel service,
and taken as cortrabands Of war. are here
by coniscated, anil not being needed in
the public service are permitted to pass the
pickets Of this command northward, with
ont let or hinderancc, and are forever eman-
cipated from the service of the masters
who allowed them to all in efforts to break
up the government and laws of the coun-
try.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

CoTTox SEED FoR ILIIyoIs.-The Gov.
ernment Agent. d. C.. Donahue, has sent
about 5000 bushels Of cotton seed from
Tennessee to Illinois for distribution. We
suppose similar quantity will be or has
already been sent to Indiana.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

pickets and scouting parties. A recon
noisance was made yesterday, and ten wag-
on loads OF forage secured.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

EyDr. Alex. w. Gilmore. of La Porte,
has been appointed Assistant Surgeon in
the 9th Ind. Regiment.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

@The patriotism of the Northern de
mocracy, remarks one Of our exchanges. is
unboundei inresolutions: they 'lsupport the
President in ell CONSTITUTIONAL measures
for prosecution of the war. But they are
all struck with horror at the mere mention
of the coniscation of the property oil
Southern democrats to pay the expenses
and punish those in rebellion especially
niger property. They want the val
prosecuted-they want the rebels terribly
whipped they want every inch of Ameri.
can territory brought in subsection to the
. american flag. aud they want the loyal
industrial. isw abiding CITIZENS ofthe north
to pay all the expenses That's their Pat
riio6sm They have more care for the Con
stitafional rights Of rebels than for thos,
. Of loyal people. In the way Of expenses
Tor the prosecutions Of this war. thu
] rebels Ono one else can be chargeable
witlf n } are eon6scsting the property Of
The Union 1t The rate OF two millions dol
lars sdiy and upwards. This is Con
!, sffx6ssaf and right. and promotire Of fra
'ssfpsl feeling. But reverse the condition
: Of things. and confscate the property o
The rebels. and its Unconstitutional. and vii
so irritate our Southern brethren rs II
: render reconciliation impossible. Democ
racy has always favored the imposition o.
burdens upon the north for the benefit o
the south.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
Further About the Rebel Steamev nj
Nashville.

FoRTREss MONROE, March 26.-Relat;ve
to the Nashville. the Cambridge reports
that she was loaded with valuable cargo of
cotton and naval stores. and ran the block
ade last Tuesday night. which was dark
with lights extinguished. She was abreast
of the Cambridge before discovered. On
Sunday the Chippewa. faster steamer. ar
rived to take the place of the Cambridge
Fort Macon and Beaufort were still in pos
session Of the rebels ON Monday night
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
FROM PORT ROYAL AID FLORIDA,

From acoia--Evacuatio of Forts
McRae and Rarrancas-We People
Of Florida coming 10 their .Sensss--1
loyal State focernment 10 be Organi.
red
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

New York, March 30-The steamer
Empire.City, from Port Royal, has arrived.
The following is from the few South news
paper of the 22l:
Gen. Sherman visited Jacksonville on
the 10Th. and was waited on by commit
tee OF citizens who represented that all in
town were Unionists. The rebels. when
they left. threatened to hang all who re-
manned.
Guerilla bauds re destroying the prop
|erty Of all suspected Unionists, by the or
,lers of rebel General Trapier.
The sentiment of eastern Florida is de-
clarcd to be loyal. Rebel deserters are
numerous. Many are willing to take up
arms against the rebel syanny. Our troops
were treated Hospitality.
The gunboat Ottawa has been 120 miles
up st. Johns river. beyond Jacksonville.
meeting with no opposition. White flags
were displayed and the inhabitants claimed
protection.
Tie steamer ST. Marr and yacht Amer
lea were found sunk. but we are raising
them.
Pensacola has been evacuated. including
Forts Barrancas AID McRae. The troops
raised in florida were oriere off, but re-
fused to go.
Gen. Sherman issued proclaim alton to
the people of East Floriea q. saying he came
to protect loyal citizens and enable them
to resusciiate State Government. The
sole desire Of the Government is to main
tain the integrity Of the Constitution and
laws. and reclaim the reyoltcd States TO
their allegiance.
At meeting Of loyal citizens Of Jack
sonville, on the Goth, it was declared that
no State has the constitutional right to
separate from the United States. and that
the act OF secession by Florida is void AID
in conflict with the Constitution. never
having been submitted to the people for
ratification. and they protested against all
acts Of the Convention depriving them of
their rights as citizens Of the United States:
the despotism which denied them freedom
of speech and the press. and forced contri-
buttons of money. labor and enlistments.
They recommed convention to be called
forthwith. to organize State government.
and the United States government be re-
quested to keep sufficient military force
to keep order aud protect persons and prop
lerty.
| From Fortress N0nrOe-BalI0ou Recon.
nosssnnce--Capture Of Rebels.
| FoRTREss MONROE, March 31.-All quiz
| ct here TO-DAY.
| Capt Seaver of the Eronatic Depart
ment. makes a balloon reconnaissance this
afternoon. This is the first made here
since last simmer.
A boat containing five we'll known seces'
sionists was captured on the James River,
above Newport News. yesterday. transpor.
ting produce ard stores for the rebel army
/ Rebels Hovesins Around our Troops a
/ Strasbure, Va. ~
| SrRAsBuno. Va, March 81 About 2,
! 600 rebel soldiers made their appearance
two miles beyond orr piekets to-day
Our nearest regiments drew up IN line o.
battle. awaiting their attack, but declining
to 90 beyond our lines. The rabe}s made
no attack upon US yesterday. but threw
several shells into the camp Of the 52nd
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

H-Our intelligence from Washington
Is to the effect that Congress viii be cer-
tain to abolish slavery in the District of
Columbia the present session This viii
be one good result Of the war. if nothing
more. Let the friends Of freedom not des-
pond, The world does move. All that
/. - Wanted to ensure universal emancipa-
ton Is q commencement. There can be no
pace or Union until slavery is either abol-
ished OF put in course of ultimate extine-
tion- We are in favor as general prin-
ciple Of gradual emancipation. and confis-
cation Of the property Of rebels. but events
may render a more speedy liberation of the
slaves necessary, in order to terminate this
unholy ana wicked rebellion, if so our rulers
should not hesitate to take the responsible
ity. Millions of brave hearts will stand
BY them. and posterity will bless them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
WAR NEWS.
FROM HAMPTON ROADS.

Tile Mesrimac Ready TO CONF Om--He'
Damages in The Late action and Hs'
Repairs. Our Monitor Sill Watch.
ing.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

~we publish on our ssrst page to-
LAY q very interesting fettek addressed to
Ion Thos- A. Hendricks. BY G.. Hatha-
Wy, ESQ. . lifelong Democrat. and an
able and estimable man. to which we
would invite the especial attention of our
Democratic readers. 1t will be seen that
he takes the same view of the proceedings
Of the reecnt "bogns" Democratic State
Gonvsation, that en- Gov. Wright, Col.
Dumons and the Republicans generally do.
WHISTLER the Democrats Of Marshall will
give heed or not now to the solemn warn
isgs Alr. Hathaway utsers. the time viii
eons when they will wish they had. when.
Ike the Hartford Convensionists and old
Fsderalists they will have to bear the obi
nm and disgrace Of having not only stood
slsof bat opposed to their government
desins one of Us hardest struggles for ex-
istencc.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03

or What our war correspondent. "B.
H." says about the Union feeling in the
Sonth and tie sentiment Southerners en-
lsstAia foe lAboring men. does not surprise
ms in the least. We know from expert
cnce and personal observation all he says
in regard TO the aristocratical sentiments
Of slave-hollers to be true; and yet most
Of them me modern Democrats! The Dew
il could With equal propriety call himself
. saint. Our correspondent left here a
Democrat. but we hardly think. from the
Way he talks. that he will return one.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-03
Rebel Account of Federal Movements

l. orr macon anu beaufort were Stlii In pos
session Of the rebels ON Monday night.
Rebel Account OF Federal Movements.
LOUISVILLE, March 27.-Col. Willich's
32d Indiana occupy Columbia. Tenn.
Memphis papers contain Richmond dis
patches of the 10Th. stating that on Friday
1000 Federals passed the Cumberland
Mountains and captured two companies
Zone cavalry A courier who arrived at
Knoxville reported that the Federals, four
to six thousand strong. were twenty five
miles from Knoxville and advancing.
Both Houses of Congress had passed a
resolution advising that no cotton be plant
ed this year.
Fortress Monroe-shots from the Linz
cola Gun-Activity at Norfoik-yisit OF
Z Vice President Hamiin.
FonTREss MoSRoE. March 29.-On Fri
day evening the rebels threw ball from
one Of the riAcd guns at Sewall's Point.
which came within about three hundred
yards OF the shipping in the upper road
stead.
The Lincoln gun has been mounted. and
this morning was tried iu order to test the
carriage. Only ten shots were fred. The
second shot was splendid ricochet shot
The immense ball. weighing 437 pounds,
after making three plunges and renewed
flight. finally sunk away off near SewaIl''
Point If the Merrimac could stand ten
of these "Lincoin pills." as they arc call
ed here. she is proof against all appliances
Of modern gunnery.
There werc some signs OF activity to.
wards Norfolk this morning and steam
tug came down to Sewsll's Point. and the
smoke from large vessel could be seen of
above Craney Island. A propeller, sp-
pavently gunboaf. also came down The
James River. within about three miles Of
Newport News. and after accommodating
apparently returned up the river. Thu
pre- ent high wind and low water, however
forbils all expectation Of the approach Of
the Merrimac until the storm is over.
FonrnEss MoxRoE. March 3Q.-Tb'
The New York herald., 1862-07-29
Arrivals and Departures.

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Emma Porter, 1zey, Mora, caiIssSsa Bishop,
Children and two Sisses Terry TsS,s,
Esperanga Perez and three hlden, Miss futile,
cseras seraso % %eiss Gsss.er caslas s Rsmroz
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Bemai 2 Hgnndus, H,n, Leon, @ Ayres 9 AngSae, 5
Ea@5olnx zs msnns0 Ma1y
hHnny gss ssos and M. a IDeas A Mrs
Jsss. 6Ren oF kst.s s rg.s
son Madame Blanche Children and servant Bell
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three children and two servants; Conway, Cessac
D.etz DavenpoIi, Theodore prome, Mrs Dassst aud
on John Foster Frost fernew, Robert Flynn. Add
Miss NJ Hoagland Houghton, @ Hotter, w Gllem,
w Geddes, ) Holden, Jos Hand Daniel Harrison, q
Hasch, Holtz Jaubert lady and child Levens
+ Lemangy Law, J l. Marshall, II Montgomery Mrs
Ada Miller and two Infants George McGee, Moore,
RUioph Miller, Merritt, R McMaser, John Martin, Chas
Nathan and lady, George Nathan lady infant, child
servants Mrs Nertb Nelson, Jehel Read. Read,
ice, Capt Sturtevant, Stanton and lady, Smith,
Bcgnyrd sanTasius and SON. Miss Sanarasns, sbbed
infants three children and servant, Tnrne Tate wm
r wichman Mrs W WISDOM children and servant;
Mse Withenbury and daughter, Mrs Wells Mrs WoGord.
HAxBuRG-St Steamship Saxonia-E warburg, 7 Fay, G
Klug walach, Bertha wallach Elonore walach. Anna
Wallsch, Anna Walach, Russ Helm Russ Louise Russ,
Christine Russ, Chas winzer Raip Raschel, Lel-
zonza, Henricks de Castro Josephine de CaSro,
Phillips Thos Qun, Mrs Hasman Mrs Dele-and s. in
sond cabin.
FORTRESS MoxzoE-Steamship Belvdere-MrJ Stcarns,
Mrs DIR Blackwell aud children, of Cncinnati
HELEN, Navy VIM Jones, US Marines; Thos dford,
Arthur Daily Jshn Connary James stephens, Edwd Doher
ty JAS Dorsey, Thos Schroeder VIM Simpson. wm Tnomp
Asxanden Curry part Of Of prize steamer Tubal
CAIN Nathaniel Levy and Christian Anderson
OF prize steamer Tubal Cain