The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-03-05
THE NEWS.
WASHINGTON. March 2.

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1t is reported from Washington that the
administration is about to attempt to pro-
pltiate the conservatives, in order TO render
the conscliplion pala table; the change OF
policy involving reorganization of the
Cabinet; the placing of Nc Clelau in some
command; the suburdination of black
troops; in concession to the "prejudicss'
of white ones; modification of the arbi-
trary arrest system, DC, &c.
AD engagement occurred near Winches-
ter, Va, on the 25th ult., in which the
Federals were routed, losing 200 men.
A Washington dispatch says: at is sta
ted. upon high authority, that Gen. Scott
will publish letter in few days expla.
natory of his letter to Secretary Cameron.
which was recently published without his
knowledge or consent, sehwing that, while
the matters of which he complained were
true at the time. Geo. Mcclellan was not
to blame for the course he pursued"
II is reported that charges are being
prepared against Gen. Mcclellan. with a
view to the court-martialing of that Off
Ger.
The Kentucky House of Representatives
on Friday, passed resolutions recommend.
ing national convention, and also a con-
vention of the Mississippi Valley States.
1t is expected that the Senate will CONCUR
in this action.
WASHINGTON, March 3.
The administrator, having received
advices OF an encouraging nature from Gen.
Grant, expresses itself confident of favora-
bic results at Vicksburg, including even
the capture of the rebel army. We imag-
inc that considerable fighting will take
place before that event shall be consuma-
ted A dispatch from Admiral Porter an
nounces the loss of The gunboat lndianola.
She set out on the mission of Iecapturing
the ram @ cen Of the West, and caught
Tarter, being herself captured by that ves-
sci. aided by another rebel craft.
The belief is expressed by parties claim
ing TO be well informed that the rebels are
about to move INFO Kentucky in such over
whelming force as will compel retreat by
Gen Rosecrans to The Ohio River.
The CONSUMPTION bill has been approved
by the President, and compulsory military
service now impends over oil too poor to
purchase exemption. 1t is reported that a
call will be Immediately made for 100000
mtn.
In the Senate, yesterday, the bill for the
protection of abandoned property, and for
the prevention of fraud, III insurrectionary
districts, was passed. In the House, the
Presidential indemniication bill was pass
ed, as was also the bill authorizing the
President TO iesue letters Of marque aud
reprisal.
A skrmish occurred near Bradyville,
Tenn, on Sunday last. in which the rebels
were defeated. The condition of the roads
still precludes any general movement.
a proclamation has been issued by the
President converting the Senate in extra
ordinary session on The 4th inst, for the
transaction OF executive business
There is rumor at Washington of the
capture by the rebels OF 500 Federal cav
airy under Col Wyndham; but its truth
is denied For some unknown reason. the
rebels on the Rappahannock have, for a
few days past. refused to hold the usual
communication und,r flag Of truce.
| Just before Gen. Foster me MOI th he
made a reconnaissance. with party oil
thirty men. to within full sight of Charles
ton, reaching point less than two mile.
distant from Fort Sumpter
The court of inquiry in the case of Gen
Mcdowell has censured him for leaving
his command, on certain occasion, with.
out orders. The President approves the
finding
The ship Jacob Bell, from China to New
York. vas captured and burned by the
Confede ate steamer Florida, on the 18th
ult. The cargo of the Bell, which consis
ted Of tea, was valued At 81 100000.
At the Presidential levee. held last eve
ming. the visitors passed between long files
of soldiers. who preserved order with tn,
bayonet. Mr. Lincoln has been YES tee
with desro,ic power. why should he no
inaugurate despotic forms?
WAsHISGToN March 4.
We have two reports Of great BATH
at Vicks"urg-one account representa-.
that great losses were sustained withou
any decided results on either side; the 9th
er that the Federals were defeated. N,
credit is given to either of these stories
Congress has passed all the im2ortan
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