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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
Fort p;,,o,v.

A correspohdent Of the New York
World. writing from Island No. 10. date
Of April 10th, gives us some lea of the
situation of Fort Pillow. the fortifcation
which Com Foote and General Pope have
lately att ckei, and which they will short
" REFUGE:
am gfai To be able 10 learn from one
Of the prisoners who have fallen into our
hands. aaa whose statements | have no
reason to doubt, the more SO a. they are
confirmed By, iiieg reports brought to the
compromising General by hisiown trns,y
spies. 1t appears. then. that the iAnlv for
tiieation bet wcen ms and Memphis is A.
Fort Pillow. a few miles above a little
place called Fnli9p II iS;sltnate,i on the
well sknowa,r hickasaw bluffs. which grad,
uallvrise from low hank To a shelving
POSITION is not unlike Thai OF Column rs on
the.lan'i site. With. the exception that the
'.lufs are mot, so steep. and the river
makes more decided curve under the
bluffs. ,ss sfse M gitisseissl.i. "a.
Itmay be considered properlysas a strong
position. nets however. very mnen stron-
ger or much weaker than Columbus and
Island. No. TO-. 1t is vastly stronger fro m
the land approaches. great care having been
taken to guard agaius, an attack from the
land. s7 sc ara 20 - sat,
The Notifications consist, FIRST. Of. line
of water batteries extending. at Island No.
10, aronnd the shore at the bend for mile
forty heavy guns, only one of which is a
ten inch. the rest being riaed thirty-twos
and sixty -fours. The upper battery was.
at last accounts, under water. e..f.lss f...
On the land they have constructed line
Of breastworks. made to ren. as at Donel-
son. so as to occupy the ridges of series
of hills. They have field pieces stationed
at the most salient points. amounting to
about thirty in all. Their camps are situa-
ted in the hollows in the rear of the bat
teries Capacious magazines have been
dug in the sides Of the hills. which are
slowed full of ammunition. The engin-
GERS who constructed these works hatter
tiVuioSi'cS thae ticg ate thc uo>h anu StiVnY-
est ever built in the time. sr
The Hatchie river falls into the Missis-
sippi nine miles below the fort. between
which lie long line OF high bluffs. The
current ofthe river sets strongly in TO the
shore batteries. and the moment boat
comes within range Of one battery all the
rest can play upon her. 1t will be in the
power of our vessels to fight broad,ide on.
Another favorable feature is fonnd in The
nature OF the ground. The bluff is gravel
ly. AMI the sides Of the hill so slanting
that the mortars can land their shells into
|she water batteries with the greatest ease.
append correct diagram Of the forts.
made by an officer who assisted in their
construction. The number Of gnns he
thinks is about eighty in all. There are
no batteries on the river below until you
reach New Orleans. The works at Fort
Harris have been abandoned. and all the
guns sent to Fort Pillow. 0ttss
Fl. E
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
PLYMOUTH, IND.
Thursday, April ID, 1862.


s1Ihs aassags.r by both Houses Of Con-
gEsss. of the bill aholishing Slavsry in the
Distsict Of Os'nmbia. AMI its prompt sp-
Nssal ty the President. ia something re-
ally 99ith rejoicing over. cae dark a,ain
ngsac he character Of he Republic at homa
and sbecaa is now wiped out. and the in !.
fnencs OF The National aovernnens dem
ansstratsi to be Oh tie si.ls Of freedom and
against slavery This is one good result
atolesss of this inianitons rebellion. for
which sllsgscd men will thank God. and
pray thar He will. in this Instance. cause
,is wrath OF man to praise Him. BY can
sing ahs shsek,es Of honimen in all other
Localities tofall of President Lincoln,
for promptly approving. and the members
OF both branches of Congress Who voted
for tia District Emancipation Bill. have
scisssed themselves to every phiIanthro-
pAist ssd true patriot in the land. Let
them ncw. without any more hesitation OF
unnecessary delay. conEseate the slaves Of
rebels. and they viii still fnr,her cntitle
themselves TO the gratitude Of those who
pisced them IN power. Disregard the
hpw!ins Of Wo-slavery hyenas and do right.
Without regard 20 consequences. SO far as
y0ns own future success OF defeat Is con-
cssueil. aiS 1a e,14ss as
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
Proclamation,
TO THE PATRIOTIC AND CHART
ABLE CITIZENS OF INDIANA
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
INDIANA VoLuSTEER MurTIA.
Indianapolis. April l4th, 1862.


You are again appealed to for contrihu-
tons Of Hospital Supplies for our sick and
wounded volunteers. Nearly or quite one
thousand OF brave Hoosier boys were
wounded in the recent battle at Pittsburg
Landing. and are being brought to the
hospitals in this State. They require
comforts and luxurics which you can af-
ford them. Let the appeal not be in vain.
The Sanitary COMMITTEES here. Of which
Mr.. Hannaman is president. and Alfred
Harrison. Esq. treasurer. has charge OF
collecting and distributing supplies to
points where most needed. la-.
Tho articles particularly required. are
the following; Wooden and cotton under
shirts and drawers. pillows. pillow slips.
narrow sheets. towels. handkerchiefs. ban
dages. lint. combs. cake soap. iellies,
canned fiuits, etc.
All supplies should be carefully packed
in boxes and duplicate invoice made. one
copy put in the box and the other mailed
to w. Hannaman. Esq. President of the
Sanitary Committee. All money should
he sent to Alfred Harrison. Esq
BY order Of his Excellency. Gov. MonroS.
LARz NOBLE.
Adiuant General.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
Adju,ant Genera
pRowING OF GOVERNOR HARVEY.

MApIsos. Wis. April 2l.--The Fxe-
cutive Department received this morning
the startling announcement of the death OF
Governor Louis r. Harvey. drowned Of
Savannah. Tenn. on Saturday night
The State Offices were closed for the day
and flags lowered at hafmast. g 'ai
Governor Harvey was native OF Con
ne ticur. AZ years Of age. was . member
OF the Convention which framed the Con
stitnt;on Of the State. and for seversl yesr'
leading member Of the State Senate
At the time Of his death he was engaged
in the humane Object Of ministering 10 the
wounded at Pittsburg Landing. having ta'
ken with him an immence amount OF hos
pital stotes. donated at his suggestion. b,
the cities cfMilwaukee. Madison aud James
vile. His Successor is Lieut. Cow Ed.
ward Solomon. of Milwaukee.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
seeking Consola,ion.

The Editor Of. the Plymouth Democrat
thinks it bad taste to rejoice over unior
victories won on the battlefield. and a.
there has been succession Of these victo
les lately. he has been seeking consolation
by hunting mp victories, of quite another
sort over which be can rejoice without do,
ing violence to his sensitive feelings. HI
raises the first shout over the result OF The
late Township Election at his own home
That Township. almost invariably Demo,
cratic. had. nnder the leadership of . man
who in the late Democratic. State Conven-
ton denounced the war as throat-cuttine
picket, shooting, abolition war. elected the
entire Democsatic Township Ticket, WE
trust and believe that neither the candi
dates. nor majority of those who voted
for them. echo the sentiments Of Their
aforesaid delegate to the Democratic State
Convention. Ifthey do. then. indeed. tht
Democrat Editor has cause for his shout
of triumph But he is not yet satisfied. -
Pursuing his search he finds that Niles has
also gone anti Republican, and to increase
the satisfaction Of himself sud Others who
are opposed npon principle to rejoicing
over Union victories on the battle field.
he declares that Niles Is 20 place which
had never. within the knowledge ofthe
Oldest inhabitant. been kaown to 60 Dem
ocratic.'' If this is the case. (and we Dc
not wish to accuse the Democratic Editor
of incorporating in this particular, J ther
Niles did not 60 Democratic this Spring.
as the same party that carried the election
there this Spring. carried it last Spring
and Spring before last. and SO on alp,os'
od infnifum The Democrat Editor, We
believe. has not ret extended his search to
Connecticut. where his Democratic friends
are also opposed upon principle to fejoi:
cling oyer the defeats Of armed traitors. and
who talk Is hippsntly Is the Denocfatic
Delegate from MARSHALL County about TIM
picket shooting. throat cutting, abolition
war" Il Is generally understood that an
Election was held there on the first Mon:
day in April somewhat more Important
than Township Election. and that OFF.
c9re were elected somewhat higher than
Constables. When the Democrat Editor
hears The result viii he please let us know
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

The Battle in New Mexico Confirmc

The Battle in New Mexico Confirmed.
KANSAS Cry. No. April 1.-THE mail
from Fort Union has arrived. and brings
confirmation of the battle at Apache PISS,
the main features Of which were given in
dispatch from Denver City. Our forces
numbered 1880. the Texans, 1880. Our
loss in killed. wounded and missing. was
$50. The enemy acknowledged their loss
to be from $40 TO 400 in killed. 81.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

So many have been moved out Of the Dis
trict. during the long debate on it in the
Senate. that doubt il quarter Of mil
lion ofdollars will Be expended in freeing
the rest. But whatever the cost, one OF
the happiest acts Of my life viii be in vo-
ting that our National Capital shall be
free soil. henceforih and forever.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24


The foregoing part of this. was written
MS will lie perceived some days ago, and
tile anticipated battle remains yet nncom-
pleted up to this moment. whilst a severe
one was fought at Pittsburg Landing. the
particulars of which you have had ere
this. The very latest news now is son e.
what fattering. but the fate Of Corinth is
vet unknown. "A battle took place there
on Sunday last. resulting in our favor
The intelligence from there. is. however.
conflicting. The strongest probabilities
exist that we will take the place. Our
troops now occupy Chattanooga. Decatur.
and Florence. ard strong Union feeling
is observed in ell those places by the in
habitanss The 9Th brigade Of McCook's
Division, in which is included the 29th
regiment. was in the last Sundays fight.
and had an opportunity of smelling gun
powder at the lannon's mouth. The par
ticulars l could not learn. and will not
venture to reiterate the various rumors
Yours. Respectfully d. II.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

now bears an Impotence not hitherto
known in he war. whilst the news from
Corinth is more eagerly sought after than
all the rest. Buel's and Grants armies
have Joined and crossed the Tennessee.
AMI Gen. Halleck ~ on his way to assume
the command. A better Disciplined army
than Bnell's cannot be found Many Of
its constituents have frequently met the
enemy in bloody strife aid come off Veto
fious. AMI none have gone forward with
any other idea than, that OF eonqueringi
filed with the enthusiasm Of nemerons
victories. This iattle appears to be.ahe
last TO be fought ii the rebels are Nes,en
They cannot make another stand with any
possible chance of success. 49,,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
THE WAR In VIRGINIA.

The Shenandoah C!tmpaign = OGsia Dis
patches TO the Var Department-M-
Do,ceN at fredericksburg Gren More
on the Military Ches -Boari--- On
Troops in Fail Oc,upation---Lafesl
from Fortress Monroe and Yorktown.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

Hons Co'fax. in letter to the South
Bend Register. gives the following inter-
sstirg biz. ofzhissery in regard to the recep-
ton the Senate bill abolishing Slavery in
the District Of Columbia met with in the
House. 1t will also Be seen that Mr. Col
fax boldly declares his intention to vote
for the bin. which he doubtless did. Who
of all his constituents that voted for him
does not think more. of him for this act
than ever heiore?-.s : een .s.,ss 5 .,..f
II. r. WAsHIxoros, April IL. 1862
Tbs bin abolishing Slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia. which passed the SEN
ate by such large majority, was met By
very determined opposition as it crossed
the threshold OF, fbe House. 5lr vaIlan-
digham moved to reject It on its first read
ing-a motion SCARCELY ever made against
bills which have passed. the other branch
of the National Lsgielaturs. - and (which
courtesy seems to require shonld at least be
read and referred for examination, hovev-
or hostile the House might happen to be to
their passage This motion. however. " as
itself rejected (instead of the bill By .
vote OF 90 to IS. and noticed that Odell
and Haight Of NhY.s Lehman of Pa
Democrats and Fishsr Of Delaware,
(union) voted with the 1najsrity Astha
bill contained an .appropriation,' 1T had ne
cessariIy to be referred to, and considered
in the Committee OF Tia Whole. and yes
fer3ay. as there were q dozen bills on the
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

New MARKET. Va. April 10.
To Hon. L. NJ. Stanton:
To-day have been to the bridges on the
south fork of the Shenandoah. in Massanut
ten valley. with a force Of infantry. cavalry
and artillery. to protectthe two important
bridges that cross the river. We were in
sight Of Surry- AT the sonth bridge a
short skirmish occurred with the rebels, in
which they lost several prisoners. Their
object was the destruction of the bridg-
es. +
Reports Indicate strong force at Cor
louisville. and contest there. the whole
resulting in the belief that they are concen-
trating at Yorktown. (Sisned)
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
The March OF Freedom.

washington correspondence N. Y. Tribune
Three steps in the interest Of Freedom
were taken bv different branches of the
GovernmeH, to-day. The President signed
his Gradual Emancipation resolution
The House., Ivy a more than two thirds
vote. passed the bill abplisling Slavery
in the District OF Colnmhia, and the Sen
ate by an equally gratifying majority re-
pealed all laws disqualiIying colored per-
sons from carrying the mails. In the
House several Republican members who
had prepared speeches in favor, the abb
lition bill. voted for immediate action mp
on it. Among the ayes were several
Democrats, aud several ultra conservatives
and every Republican A number of
Democrats from New York were conyen-
iently absent. The House grew wild with
excitement as it rejected amendment. after
amendment. and finally passed the bill as it
came, from the Senate. 1t now emily a.
waits the signature of the President. SEN
ator Summers bill enabling colored per-
sons TO be mail carriers. passed the Senate
without word Of debate. IL ever, GER
tainly not Of late years, has a bill opposed
to the prejudice of race met. with such a
reception as this. 1t was introduced qni-
ety.. quietly referred to tho Post Office
Committee. reported back by Senator Col
lamcr. and passed as if it were a measure
affecting only white people. Thomas JEFF
ferson's Postmaster General, Gideon Crane
ger. is the father of the law which tn
Senate voted to repeal. In 1902 he recon-
mended ats passage in a public commune
cation. bnr gave ibis real reasons in .
private, letter.oto q Georgia Senator. be
saying it was too delicate a subject to be
discussed openly; bat the truth was.that o
negro employcdin the carriage Of the mails
wonld soon "get to know TOO much. to
know his rights Mr.. Changers recon-
mendasion did not become q law till 1910.
In 1925. when the Post Office laws were
remodeled. the statute OF 1910. retained in
Substance. were modified in form. Ii still
stands upon the siatnte books. and imposes
fine of $50 for every violation Of its
provisions. u; .ss', Is saiilIe3ll "a IA
i The President this afternoon. sent .
message to ths Senate. transmitting treaty
between the United States aud Great Brit,
ain for tho more effectnal suppression of
the slave trade. accompanied blythe cores
pondence on the subject between Secretary
Seward and Lord Lyons. The Treaty was
negotiated at Washington on the 18th inst.
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Indianians at Pittsburgh I.nndine.
From an sccpnnt Of q tripto Pittsbnrg
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
ANOTHER REBEL MER-
.raHnr4 RIMAC. eas
BaLrIMoRE. April l6. 1862
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.

BALTIMORE. April TO, ISOZ.
Reliable secession information here says
the rebels have another iron steamer equal
to the Merrimac completed at Richmond,
and ready to sail down James River in a
few days.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24


a., The Expected Battle at Corinth.
Tho Cincinnati Gaz cite Of Tuesday. says
the news of great battle near Corinih.
Miss. may beexpected hourly. Extensive
preparations are being made on our side.
The enemy is doubtless. equally active.
Both sides fully comprehend the import
aaS ofths impending engagement. II the
rebels shouli be defeated. the fate Of the
Mississippi Valley, and in a great measure.
ofiAe rebellion. mill be decided.
The battle. il is expected. from the char
scses and organization Of the armies. will
Is nc b!ooiiest ever fought in this conn
Try. and consequently. it is the duty of all
legal Citizens TO make provision in advance
fs sls wounded. thus pro6tins by the les
sons 81 sDonelson and Shiloh. or Pitts
targ, Landing. Will the citizens of Ply
nouth, aud Msrshall copnty. many of
xlseu hsvsso fs,liess and other relatives
Who will be in ths battle. neglect or re-
snss TO do their share toward providing for
Che. care and comfort Of the wounded?-
Committees. in almost every county in the
State are Cow actively engaged in collect
iee s1eh' asticlee Is ara required for the
couifofi OF the wounded. Shall il be said
shsseis less patriotism. libeia'ity ant ha-
Nsssiay ip Marshall ihan other countie>?-
Uiaess we are willing to lay under this
shputaticn il Is time we were moving
What has become Of OR Soldiers Aid
seciesys Some counties are sending sur
tssss ta abe seerss OF the expected conflict
soicokzsftsr their wounded citizens--,he
Gsizens rSying their travelling expenses
and physicians giving their time and ser
vices gratis DO doubt any one Of our
expsrisneed AMI prominent physicians
would checrfuily go on this mission of
mersy. were, he requested TO do SO BY a
committee of citizens. issq
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24

are stored in the immediate vicinity of
fredericksburg, much of which belonged
to the rebel army. The enemy besides de.
stroyirg the bridges. burned the steamers
Logan Virginia. and st. Nicholas, and
twenty schooners loaded with corn. The
ST. Nicholas, it will be remembered. was
captured by the ! French lady" and her
accomplices in Chesapeake Bay, last year
FIT MONROE. April 2o.-fhe weather
to- day is very unpleasant with cold rain
storm. = y -
There is no news of any importance
from Yorktown yet. The advices from
there are up to this afternoon, and say that
everything is unusually qu,et
The sale of Hayper's Weekly for the
present week has been stopped. on account
of the illustrations il gives Of the vicitity
| of York town
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
fmsa G patton n the Dl,srict Of Column

The Presidents message on the emanci-
patton of slavery in the District OF Col
',mlia Is a. follows: ~ N
Feiiow Citizens efthe Senate and House OF
Representatives.: seat sa rs.
q The act entitled an act for the release of
certain persons held to service or labor in
the District of Columbia, has this day
been approved and signed. l have never
doubted the constitutional authority OF
Congress to abolish slavery in this Dis
trict. and l have ever desired to see the
National Capital freed from the institution
in some satisfactory way. Hence there
has never been in my mind any question
on the subject. except one of exp ,diency
arising in view of all the circumstances
Ii there be matters within and about this
act which might have taken course or
shape more satisfactory to my jud gment,
do not attempt to specify them. | am
grati6ed that the true principles Of com
pensation and colonization are both recog-
nized and practically applied in this act
In the matter of compensation, it is pro-
vided that claims may be presented within
80 days of the passage of the act. but not
thereafter; and there is no saving for mi
ors, Jemnses couerf, insane or absent persons
| presume there is an omission by mere
oversight. and recommend that it be sup
plicd by an amendatory or supplem ental
act. -
Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
From Norfolk 10 Richm IN | ia
The City of A?pnlachicoIa Captured BY
Federal Guuboats.

New YonK. April 2l.-Tbe city Of Ap-
palacbicoa has been successfully occupied
,y our troops. TINS giving us another i'm
portant point in Florida. The capture
was effected by the gnnboats Merccdita AMI
Sycamore. wsh little opposition. on the
81 inst.
A few shells ,lispersel the rebels. anil
the non resilient portion of the population
were fonndin an almost starving condition.
The blockade hail eifsctnally cut of the
supplies on the seaboard. and their re-
sources from the inland were not sufficient
t. maintain the ordinary comforts of Lie
Under these circumstances. it Is not to bs
wondered at that the people should pro-
claim 10y atty to the Union.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
Vermont Election.

sThe Republican and Union majority in
Connecticut. on Governor. is about 5000.
OF nearly 1000 more than the Democrats
was ever beaten before in that State. The
Senate is' unanimously Republican and
Onion. and the House is nearly four to
one anti Democratic
Does this show much OF reaction il
iaforssi pro slavery Democracy?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
sTrLL WITHOUT rENrs.

We found Gen. Lew. Wallace's divis-
ION. but no camp. L. together with the
whole of Gen. Buell's army. had been
without tents during the whole week, ex-
posed 10 the rain. which had been unceas
ing since the fight. But the exposure and
Inconvenience OF their position had no
9 fleet on the spirits of the boys. IS
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
FROM GEN. MILROY'S, ADVANCE.
g. HEADoUARrERs. WHEELING. Va.
s...... April 20. 1862.

=
To Hon. e. NJ. Stanton. Sec'y of War:
Intelligence Just received from Gen.
Milroy states that the enemy, numbering
$500. with two batteries. including rihed
guns. are constructing fortifi ations upon
the east of the Shenandoah. A relief Of
400 men are constantly at work. day and
night. The rebel encampment is on the
eastern slope of the mountains. extending
down five miles from the summit
A notorious guerrilla. named Fred. w.
Charming. has been captured by cavalr y
company under Gen. Milroy.
(Signed) j. G. FnENoSr.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-04-24
Major General commanding
TABLE OF DISTANCES.

Taking Richmond as the centre. the fol
lowing table shows at glance the dis
lance of different points in Virginia from