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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27

Santa Fe Eracuafed = Gen. GanJy Pre-
porting TO Make Stand at Fort Craig

KANSAS CRY, March 24.-Gen Clark.
Maj Donelson and John Greiner. passen-
gers in the Santa Fe stage. furnish the fol-
lowing: anr
Santa Fe was evacuated on the 9Th =
The troops and supplies were withdrawn
to Fort Union. AMI such stores as could
not be destroyed at Albuquerque aud
Santa Fe were distributed among the
poor. fs W -
Col S. Cough, Of Colorado. arrived al
Fort Union with $50 men. having marched
leo miles in four days. The real strength
Of that place is now 1900. They wonl'l
form junction with Col. Candy.
Col. Candy was at Fort Craig. on the
7th. with 800 regulars and the same NUM-
Der of volunteers, AMI supplies for sixty
days.
The advance or the Texans was at Al
godones, IS miles from Santa Re, on the
| the 4th. Another battle was expected be-
fore the first of April.
This stage started from Fort Union, and
brings no mail or papers from Santa Fe
the stock and coaches having been taken
off the road between Fort Union and San
ia Fe.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
FROM THE nth.
CAMP ANDY JoHSsoS,
Tenn, March 18th, 1862.

Tenn, March 18th. 1862
Dean REpuBLcAN:-I now take my pen
ell in hand to write you few lines to let
you know that the old 18th is yet on the
track Of the secesh. Since | last wrote
we have marched some where near $50
miles south. and are now away down south
in Dixie. We left Camp Wickliffe on the
10th Of Feb. marched south to Green
River. distrnce Of 20 miles. where we
stayed until the 10Th. then we crossed the
river, marched down to Munfordsville, a
distance Of l miles; there we stayed until
the oath. then took up the line of march
for Bowling Green; marched about Is
miles. and as we are always in luck. there
we had to stop and work on the railroad
for three days-got it in running order.
and on the LIST of March we again took up
the line of march in the rain and sleet. Civ
ing the cars. (which were justly ours both
by merit. and promise. to the 32nd Ind.
to ride down to Bowling Green. We
reached Bowling Green on the I'd. dis
lance Of % miles, from where we were re-
pairing .ne r. r. We reached this town
just at dark and were again in luck. fo'
we had to stand ont in the rain for atou.
two hours but finally got quarters in va
can't hotel. where we had tolcrably COM
Portable night. The next day, our wagons
having arrived. we went into Camp. where
I'VE stayed until the 9th. when we again
took up our line OF march for Nashville, q
distance of about 60 miles, and now, here
we are in Camp some eight miles from
town. How long we viii stay here l can
not say. but l don't think long. We have
got the cowardly rebels on the run. and
are going to keep them running until We
drive them into the gulfof Mexico Then,
| think we can return home in peace, and
live in quietude the remaining time allotted
Ito us here. M
Well. guess will close for the pres.
ent, aud il our friends are not interested il
this, why Just excuse me. for am tired and
weary Of long marching. -, $500.
Yours, de-, CHARLIE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27

those from Go. ID; Isaacfsmat, Aionijsh
Smart. John Mohler. Samuel Patterson.
IsassJ ohnson. John ID. Goddard. Moses
E. Richards. James Richards, and Harrison
Wilson.
Francis Marion Parker aud Joseph Shat
fer both died or typhoid fever four days
before we left Roulesbnrg. John Starkey
died OF the same disease while We were de-
tanned at Bridgeport. his remains were
brought W III us to this place where they
were buried
After our sick were placed in the bospi.
tai. and orr baggage. thirty or forty head
of horses seventy. ive-head of mules, and a
vastamount Of commissary stores. and our
forage were on board. we again started
down the river. Many were the hearty
cheers which we received while passing our
old Hoosier State. thought while we
were in Virginia that we were doing the
thing up about right when we would occa-
sionally see the waving Of handkerchiefs
and other signs of sympathy for our glori-
Gus Union. but when we got into Ohio and
along the southern borders of Indiana. !
began to think that the people were too ex-
citable, or else we had not cleaned Western
Virginia more than about half clean e.
nough.
Fort Donaldson was the next place oil
much attraction after leaving the soil of
Indiana. but as usual. when we passed any
place where there was anything to be seen.
we were obliged to do SO in the night
The effects of the late battle at this place.
however. were rot altogether out Of sight.
Gainesville, another Fort where the secesh
have spent vast amount of labor and
money. but which our troops took posses
sion of without firing a gun. is few miles
above Donaldson. Nashville, where we ar
rived on the Gal of March. is fine City,
and loyal one. Camp Andrew Jackson
is quite an uncommon location for troops
II the 9th does not have to move from
this camp. we will have no reason to com
plain from that source. But this will
hardly be the case, Judging from the prep
arations that are going on. 1t is hard
patter for private to find out all that is
going on where there is such vast num-
Der Of troops. but | don't think person
would have to travel very great distance
from Nashville to fud - contrsband.
The health Of Co. D. is not very hatter-
ing at the presen, time, but there are none
that are considered dangerous. George
w. Bowles and John Boylan are the only
ones here in the hospital / am not sure
that this will ever reach Jon, bat if it does
you can publish it if you think it of suffi-
cient importance. The camp Of the 10Th
Ind. Regt is in sight Of ours.
Yours, &c. L. JOHNSON.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27

The Evacuation of Occoquan
COrrfirrnHd.
AQUI CREEK DESERTED BY THE
REBELS.

WASHINGTON. March 20.--A dispatch
from Flag Officer Dupont, March 10Th, off
ST. Augustine; Florida. contains the fol-
lowing: E
Further information from. the St. Johns
river is satisfactory. The burning of the
mills and lumber. with the line hotel at
Jacksonville; and the house Of Mr.. Robin
son. Union man. was by order Of the
rebel Gen. Trapier. who. after ingloriously
flying with his forces from town to town
with very considerable means Of defense
at hand. sent large detachment back for
that incendiary purpose. on discovering
that our guogoais- had not been able, on
their first arrival. to get across the bar.
The Government has information from
several sources that the four steam rams
now building by the rebels-two at Mo-
bile and two at New Orleans-are- similar
in construction though undoubtedly more
Formidable than the Holins turtle. They
will. however. it is believed. bear no COM
parison with the Merrimac.
Ex-Governor Morehead Of Kentucky was
to-day released by order Of the secretary
of War, upno the conditions Of the parole
which hewas requested to take at the
time Of his discharge from, Fort Warren.
The deserters broughtup by the steamer
Leslie, this morning. confirm the report
of the evacuation Of Aqua Creek.
They say the rebel forces there had been
1000 Before the rebels left they tore mp
large part of the railroad, set fire to the
station and wharves, and burnt O large
schooner.
VIA NEW YORK.
New YoRK. March 20.-The New York
Tri5une's special states that on Wednes-
day night there returned to Camp Curtis a
scouting party of the LIST New Jersey cav
airy. which had penetrated three miles
southwark beyond Occoquan. They con-
firm the things Of the complete abandon
mont of that portion of country by the reb-
els. They brought back as prisoner one
Lynn. ex deputy sheriff of che city Of Oc-
coquan.
The New York Times dispatch from the
rebel batteries at Shipping Point. Well
nesday. says "contraband" has Just ar
rived and reports that Jefferson Davis is
sued proclamation on the 10Th. calling
upon all male inhabitants between the ages
Of l6 and GO TO form themselves into COM
panies and report Immediately to head
quarters. Virginia. He says he demands
every sacrifice to maintain the integrity Of
the soil. Many are fleeing from their
homes anxious to reach orr side. Every
thing now is at a and-s;ill from the Po-
tomae tn Richmond. Trade is totally sus
pended.
A dcssrter was brought in yesterday to
Liverpool Point. lie left home because
the proclamation. was issued on the 10Th
for all the militia to turn ont. He was in
Fredericksburg day before yesterday
Troops were arriving in Fredericksburg
from the banks of the Potomac; twenty 10
thirty thousanl have passed through
We heard that they were defending line
formed by Aqua Greek. Beaver Dam and
Rappahannock. and a gap in the Noun
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
For the Republican.
I.et n. Compromise.

Let us Compromise.
EDrron REPUDLIcAN:-Yes, let us com
promise-not with rebels. but amongst the
unquestionable voters Of Indiana.
The traitorous Convention held at Indi-
annapolis on the 9Th of january last. which
prefessed to represent the genuine Democ-
racy Of our patriotic and loyal State. com.
mittei such wicked and objectionable blum
ders under the influence Of the Bright dy-
nasty, that thousands of the Union loving
Democrats unequivocally and undisguised.
ly repndiate its platform and refuse tosu
port the nominees placed upon it. l will
not trespass npon pour columns to descanl
upon the deliberations Of that body with
which the country is already too tamilia,
but wish, simply, to suggest that the
Union voters Of Indiana--wahouf regard te
parfy--as those of Ohio aud other loyal
States have done-mset upon Union
Platform. at indianapolis on the fourth Of
July. 1862. and nominate ticket from
both the old contending parties. LIE. all
partizans come together until we suppress
rebellion and oust the traitors epery,chere--
North and South--then it will be time e.
nough to differ upon National politics.
when we know that we have an undivided
Nation But now we want a union of mar
ties for the sake of Union Of the States.
What say you and your contemporaries?
JEFFERSON.
We say preed.--Eplrop.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
We say agreed.--EDrron.
For the Republican.
Secession Snubbed.

secession OuuDDoQ.
Mr.. EDIroR:-I have not been in the
habit OF troubling you with anything in
relation to the present unhappy aud dis
graceful rebellion, knowing that your Ia
test dispatches end other war items more
appropriately monopolize the space Jon
can spare in a weekly paper. but the fol-
lowing. related by the Chaplain Of the
2lst Regiment Indinna Volunteers, is too
good to keep from your Hoosier readers.
He says. shortly after, they arrived at
Baltimore-wbsre they were camped--one
of the country privates. passing along
Broadway in crowded street car. remark
ell that he had not yet. to his knowledge.
seen real "secesher;;" whereupon brain
less swell-head. mustached rebel fop sprang
to his feet. fancy cane in hand. exclaiming:
"Iam secessionist. look at me-" Young
Hoosier eyed him closely from heal to
heels. "What do you think of me?" said
Top. disappointed" said .mil'tary.--
Explain what you mean" said foP.
menacingly. WALL" says Hoosier. with
an indescribable smile. ''your ears are too
short. expected to see regular Paddy's
father Of ail-rAbits sort of animal; but you
look more like an ape thar an ass-more
like fool than knave-that's what ]
mean; dye rnderstond2" The passengers
roared. sweli-head collapsed APO left the
car. our brave country boy remarking as
"secesh" s,oped: That's the way we
Hoosiers make EN- run"
The above. while it is q good hit. has
the additional merit Of being literally true
800 taat. aei5 ~ ira W. j. b.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
Army Correspondent
PROM THE 9TH.
CAMr ANDREW JACKSON.

- Haa' NAsHvILLL, Tenn, March Hth.
DEAn REpcBLicAx-lAs we have left the
hills of old Virginia and are now Il .
point where all eyes have been turned. and
where our friends feel an increased anxiety
to hear rom us. / thought that few lines
from some one of company d. might moi
be wholly without interest to our friends
in Marshall. Notwithstanding other might,
events. aetl4
The 9th left Fetterman the Goth Of Feb
in old hog cars for somewhere. but the boys
did not know where until they were order.
ed to pitch tents about one mile east Of tn
City OF Nashville. Tenn. We came owe
the Baltimore 4 Ohio r. r. to Parkers
burg. which took us two days. being de
tanned at Bridgeport nearly twenty-fou'
hours. by slide in one of those dark tun
nels through the nills--of which there ar
twenty three on the road from Webster t.
Partersbure. crossing the Ohio ct the lat
ter place in ferry boats. which took rs tel
hours. owing to the amount Of baggage AM
the number Of sick. We got aboard o
more respectable earsfor Cincinnati. wher
we arrived the morning of the 28d. TIL
boys Of the 9th will long remember tn
good people of ChilIicothe for their kind
ness in having warm breakfast prepares
for Us as we passed along. AT Cincinnai
We boarded the steamboats, Poland an
champion No. a. This trip from Ciuciu
natl to Nashville was the sevsrest trial W
have yet passed through in the xay of {
march. except the one from Cheet Noun
tain to Webster. We reached Louisville
Ky. the night Of the 23i whore we left q
the sick Of the Regiment. and received on
tents. wagons. horses and mules. thos
things Icing turned over when we left Il
mountain. It may be Of interest to som
to know who were left il the hospital .
Louisville. will give you the names /,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
TIE OCCUPATION OF BEAUFORT,
N. G.
Tie Steamer Nashville fallen info our
Hands Kingston Occupied by our for

baltimore. March 25.-On Thursday
last, an expedition left Newborn in steam
ers. went down the river. AMI struck tho
railroad. and took up their march for Beam
fort, with hand cars from Newbern. No
opposition was made to the alvsncc OF our
forces. On the evening of the 10Th, the
rebels learned of our approach. blew MP
Fort Macon. fired the Nashville. and re-
treated across the river to Morehesd City.
and Carolina City, and finally in the d.
rection of Washington. Beaufort was al
most entirely evacuated by the people
Our troops occupied the place next day
On the same day. Gen. Burnside sent a
force with several gnnboats to Washing
ton. No opposition to landing Our
troops occupieslthe town. and the Union
flag is flying On the Court House.
There was nothing new at Nsubern---
Our pickets extend about eight miles to-
wards GoIdsboro. On Wednesday last
three men strayed beyond our lines. and
were made prisoners BY troop Of rebel
cavalry. The inhabitants aregrsdaally re-
turning to the town. and taking the oath Of
allegiance. - yI-f s - -
s New .YonK. March 25.-The steamer
George Peabody. from Newbern 22d inst.
pia Hatteras Sunday. has arrived hese.--
She left at the Inlet the steamers New
Brunswick and Louisisna, with many
Of the wounded from the Burnside expedi-
ton. -
The steamer Spsuldins left on Sdadsy
for Fortress Monroe with . p<t 81 tln<eb
lel prisoners.I tIcgd1.6.
The Peabody touched Ct Hampton
Roads where she saw = large heet At an
Choir. <,4s.f,ss. sgI... : no ,f-ts
The expedite On to Washington. n. c..
consisted Of several gunboats and the Mas
sacbusetts Oath regiment The expedidi-
ton to Beaufort hsa not been reported back
except the capture d the steamer Nah.
willie by the blocEadine fest. - shs ivas
leaving the place on the approach Of ou'
troops s. !. ..is.,.ss ..stsfIs 50 .|s-
The Peabody returns iunediately with
stores. -.
INV Yonx, March IS .4Furthef iptel
jlieence seems to confirm the capture Q
tho ste>zner Nashville. bpt slightly dam.
age.i, and says Fl Macon Is but verY ~
tie damaged.
! This news is said to Be- ope day late
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
FROM THE GOTH.

CAMP ANDY JOHNSON. March 18th.
Mr. EpIroH.-Now are we beginning to
see something Of Dixie AMI the cotton
ground away down South. Whilst laying
and moulding on the banks OF Green River
in old Kentucky. we had various dreams
and singular conjectures of what was to
turn u7. and where we were to go. when
suddenly we found ourselves located in
nj ost beautiful grove. about miles south
east of Nashville, on grounds belonging to
Judge A. Baxter. rank old rebel But
this movement was not completed as easily
as / have written it. by no means. however.
being q little more fortunate than many Of
my companions it cost me much less pain
than them. McCook's Division left Camp
Wood on about the 18th Of last month. on
forced march to Camp Fry, near Cave
City. about 20 miles distant. Owing to
the almost impossible condition Of the
roads from the recent heavy rains, but
few wagons were able to get through. in
consequence Of which the men were placed
on short allowance of rstions and without
tents. but these inconvenience did not ex-
cuse them from performing hard labor
cleaning out the tunnel of the rocks and
rubbish placed there by the rebels to OBJ
struct the rail road. From this place an
other forced march was performed to Bowl
ing Green, distance Of 20 miles. and the
men found themselves again short of ra-
tions. but owing to the destruction Of the
bridges at that place sufficient detention
was occasioned to allow them to come up.
The position occupied by the rebels was
certainly well chosen and Of great natural
strength. Much stronger. il well manned.
than was Cerrq Gordo 9r Chepul:apec in
Mexico; but no doubt you have received
descriptions Of it aud ! viii not attempt
any further description. The town is sit.
uated amid number Of conical hills upon
the banks of Big Barren river. which j.
navigable in some seasons OF the year fol
steamboats Of large sizs. The buildings
are chiefly Of brick, large and neat,-mos
Of them are business houses. The cour
house is not as fine as some we have seen
and the churches are few and Inferior
The rail road depot and round house
which were both fine and costly buildings
were destroyed, with number Of othel
brildings. by tho rebels before they tool
their departure. which gave rather gloom.
and desolate appearance to the town.
After considerable difficulty in crossing tn
troops over the river. smother forced marcl
was accomplished upon the tufnpike to
ward Nashville. whore they arrived on Fri
day the Est. S. 81 s. =. s.1
The necessity for these for ed msrcbe
have never yes been discovered IS the reb
els were scattered before rs aud there VA
no prospect OF our being able to overtsk
them, but as we do hot pretend to know
the project Of our superior officers we Q
course are unable to comprehend the mean
ling Of many of their movements. yet the,
may al be necessary, but out division he
Il sn:iered much from the privations thus en-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27

EE-A special dispatch to the Chicago
Ti6une dated Washington. March 20.
says:
Mr.. Hickman on behalf of the House
Committee of the Judiciary. reported back
all the confscation and emancipation bills
with the request to be discharged from
their further consideration.
Mr.. Hickman for himself. reported . res
olntinn to the effect that whereas the pow
er of Congress 10 confiscate is doubtful
and that of the President ample. it be re-
commended to confiscate.
The minority report. signed hy Wilson
of Iowa and Bingham of Ohio. recon-
mended the passage Of two bills: one con
fiscating by proceedings an rem in cases o
prizes; the other emancipaiing all rebel.
slaves. and enabling those claimed under
the fugitive slave law to plead disloyalt,
in bar. IS SSH
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
BURNSIDE AT BEAUFORT.
The Rebels Evacuate--Forf Macon BloWs
Lp--.Sleamer Nashville Burned.

FonrnEss MoxnoE, March %. (via Bal
timore. March "a. 1.-The steamer Chan
cellor Livingston arrived at Hatterss last
night.
Immediately after the occupation OF
Newbern an expedition to Bcanf ort was
started by General Burnside. The place
was how, err, evacua'el before our troops
approached. Fort Macon was blown mp
by the rebels. and the steamer Nashville
burnt.
On the day General Burnside occupied
Newbern. 1000 rebel troops were on the
road between Goldsboro and Newbern.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27
frSenator Wright has undoub,ed

re- Senator Wright has undoubtedly
committed the objectionable sin. in the es-
timation Of the Bright Democracy Of In.
diana. by voting for the new article Of
war dismissing from service all officers OF
persons in the military or naval service Of
the q. g.. who act as negro catchers. which
is now the law Of The land. Mr.. Coifax,
in letter published in the last Register
says. Senator Wright voted steadily 70,
the bill. and against all amendments by
which il was sought TO be crippled. Lis
ten now for the howls Of the Brightites.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-03-27


dured, and the sick list frightfully increas-
ed. which fact would not enhance their eff
ectiveI,ess If called into immediate action.
Thisis most beautifureountry in every
point OF view.-excelling any that we have
seen. The land in the neighborhood ofthe
city is rolling, but not broken into those
abrupt ravlnes 50 commonly observed a.
long the line from Louisville. The soil is
of that heavy limestone formation that is in
he eastern states SO highly valued. and
from all appearances very productive
The grain. of which there appears to be an
abundance. presents bright green and We
ny luxuriant appearances; he farms are well
laid out and apparently well titled and pre-
tecied. The buildings are also objects Of
interest and attraction. Taste. comfort,
and expense are quite coaspicous in most
of them. Large grass plats. beautifully
decorated. with variety Of eyergreens, sur
rounded many Of the farm houses. which
were refreshing to look at. The water is
good. and small streams and springs plen-
~. Many of these fine mansions are de.
serted by their proprietors and left in the
care of few of their negroes.
Owing to the destruction of the bridges
across the Cumberland river. we were de.
tanned one day before we got across. The
city Of Nashville is situated upon the bank
of the liver. upon an elevated position
commanding an extensive view Of the river
both mp AID down for about two miles
The Capitol occupies the most conspicuous
place. and presents q grand appearance
and at this point. the mind naturally re.
verts back to- the time when that great and
good man Andrew Jackson figured in gov
ernmentd affairs OF this great State
When the spirit of secesh was so quickly
crushed and peace and harmony restored
to our once happy country. What disa-
greeable reception would he meet with coull
he appear now among his fellow citizens?
His recreant relation, Andrew Jackson
Donaldson. who now occupies the Old Her
mitsge would beat the old veteran back
to his grave and triumph over his iaglori-
Gus achievement.
The Hermitage. which is ten miles from
, a. ,
be one of the chief objects Of my fnrtbst
proceedings, until succeed in making the
pilgrimage thereto.
There are several divisions of the army
here at present. Their numbers is CUES.
ton not to be asked. A provisional gov
eminent has been organized by the appoint
ment of Aniy johnson to the Gubernato-
rial chair. and things will presently assume
business like appearances here. which vii
greatly interfere with the secret move
ments and Vaccinations Of the rebels. who
are still prowling around MS. -Four Of ouI
pickets were captured night before last by
some of Captain Morsan's men. They
were dressed exactly like our men and APP
preaching them in the night were not ones
toned. when suddenly without the least
alarm four of the pickets were seized and
marched off in double quick time. ON
destination from here is not determined on
The rebels are supposed to be collecting al
Chattanooga, about 80 miles south Of this
place, and we know Of no other movement
Yours, de-. b. Fl.
FROM THE nth.