The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-11-12
THE NEWS.
WAsHINGToN. Nov.

THE NEWS.
WAsuINGToN. Nov. O.
An officer iii the Richmond prison writes
here that the rebel authorities have COM
menced treating our prisoners worse than
ever. even disseminating the daily meat
ration. They claim that they are unable
to furnish their own soldiers with meat
This governments about to take measures
to furnish our prisoners with provisions.
An arrangement has already been made cf-
iective By which the rebel Commissioner
pledges that all clothing sent to prisoners
shall be delivered
New YORK. Nov9.
The Tribunc's Washington special SAYS:
The next fortnight promises to be the most
eventful since the commencement of the
wal The success of Meade and the recent
operations in Burnside's department are
premonitory of the gigantic conflict, of
which the lines Of battle will reach from
Chattanooga to Washington and Richmond.
For once there seems to be concert of ac-
ton between the different armies, and the
anguries are favorable.
1T is true thst Burnside is threatened
both from the east and west. by large arm
les. but he knows it, and the measures - be
4.l an ~ tLuart tbo,n
Grant, supplies are uninterrupted and
plenty.
Meade army is believed to largely out
number Lees. and the result Of la tic
cannot be doubted
WASHINGTON. Nov. H.
In the fights on he RaPpmhanuaci, on
SATURDAY, nearly $50 rctc's were aiken
prisoners The Federal army crosse. the
river On Sunday. and are pressing forward
vigorously. Our cavalry ere reported to
have occupied Culpepper. The rebels are
falling back, and it is believed that they
can make but slight resistance to Meade
advance. Fitzpatrick, with his cavalry
force, has occupied the city and nights Of
Fre,,2ricksburg. The forward movement
by Meade i unG.,rr an express order from
the gov crnment', \ te':t has taken
place in West Virginia in the vic2l'y OF
Grecnbriar The rebels were defeated.
1t is expected that the next fortnight
will be the most ey,ntfurperiod Of the war.
\ gigantic conflict is expected, extending
from Chattanooga TO Washington and
Richmond
Two Of Gen. Burnside's advanced posi-
tons have been captured by the reLel>,
with their garrsons. consisting Of half IF
two regiments. Burnsideis threatened ~
large rebel forces both from the east and
west; but il is said that his situation is not
precarious.
\ force of 5000 rebels under Cooper
and Shelby, have crossed the Arkansas.
aud are marching upon Gen. Blunt, who,
with force Of l 500 cavalry. is conveying
large supply train to Fort Smith
The third expedition to Texas has proved
failure, and the troops have returned
Another expedition is on foot: however -
Brownsville, it is stated, being the point
OF attack
\ Richmond paper Of Friday has re-
port that heavy fighting had occurred Il
Chattanooga. but nothing conlirmatory OF
the story had been received
\ Confederate agent has arrived at the
city of mexico, for the purpose of negotia-
ting treaty with the new government
Juarez has recognized his army, and is
marching to meet the French
Col Hatch has returned to Collerville
Tenn, having driven Chalmers across the
Tallahatche The rebel loss was severe
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. I.
The Richmond Wig Oft the 9TH contain:
the following dispatches:
"CHARLEsroN, Nov 1.-The lombard
ment OF Fort Sumpter continues turlouSly
1t VS. kept up all last night. and is still
going on this morning. President Davis
has visited James Island, Forts pembertou
and Johnston, and all the batteries elon-
the shore
"CnARLreIoN. Nov ) There Is SOW
firing to-day from he enemy Aon' 'or
and land batteries 81. shota h. been
arcl IN the last twenty four hour. There
have been no casulties on our side. An
oiher iron-elad joined she fleet to-day. The
lrcnsides still resains quiet. Three Mon
itors are taking in ammunition to-day.