Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-01-07

WAsHIsGrox, Jan. 4, 1864.

WARRINGTON, Jan. q, 1864. :
THE ENLISTMENT.
1t 10 predicted that the policy of 6ecre-
tary Stanton to get back into the service
oil veterans by heavy pecuniary rewards.
will be adopted, in spite of Mr.. Chase
economical views in behalf Of the Treasury.
TPhe bounties. which amount to one hun.
dred and seventeen millions, will probably
be continued by special enactment after
to morrow. aaT
II so Congress will, as concession to
Mr.. Chase. give him authority to Issue le.
gal tenders to meet the demand.
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
The exchange of prisoners is becoming
an interesting question. Mr.. Stanton
stands up to Butler, and will constitute
him sole Commissioner Of Exchange. All
the rebel prisoners in the United States
have been ordered to Point Lookout, Nd,
and placed under Gen. Rutler's jurisdic.
ton. and no exchanges will take place ex-
cept through him. He meets jeff. Davis
affectation Of outlawry. by the President $
Amnesty Proclamation, which outlawed
JEFF. himself.
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
The Republican Of this evening, says the
veterans of the Army of the Potomac are
re-enlisting faster than their papers can be
made out and the men paid of. Nearly
all Of the soldiers who are of any value to
the service. will re-enlist. This is bitter
pill for the rebel Confederacy. JEFF, Da-
Wis Government has made an edict, for
cling into the rebel army all able bodied
men within their lines. while our noble ar
my, after passing through all the vicissi
tubes and hardships incident to it's queer
management and its bloody battles, re-
turns voluntarily to the field.
OUR REBEL PRISONERS.
The number of rebel prisoners at Point
Lookout is now 1885. A thousand of
these have offered to take the oath in order
to be released. Many OF these say they
are willing to enlist in the army or navy
of the United States. All acknowledge
themselves sick of the war. and admit the
hopelessness Of the rebel cause. Many
were forced into the ranks against their
will. and say they have always been OPP
posed to secession. Those from North
Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky are
more willing to take the oath than those
from other States.
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA
Early's division, reinforced by one d..
vision of Ewell's corps was Withdrawn
from Lees army. and two brigadss of cav
airy under Fiizhugh Lee were fifteen miles
Of 81
Jones with another force is in the North
Mountains. west of Winchester. 1t is re-
garded as foraging expedition.
WIN. Prescott Smith reports tbi, even
ing that no demonstration had been made
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
road is more fully protected than usual by
Generals Averill. Sullivan. Mulligan and
others. and trains run regularly and no
apprehension Of interference with the road
i, felt.
PERSONAL.
The Star OF this evening saws of Major
General +. p. Blair. Jr. We apprehend
that Washington telegram published in
some of to.dsy's northern papers. stating
that this gentleman has resigned his seat
in the House Of Representatives.. is incor-
rect A week ago one Of his immediate
friends here received letter from him cay
ing that he would be here soon after the
holidays, and iniimating that in view OF
the fact that his services would hardly be
necessary in the field this winter. he would
take his seat in Congress. Since then his
immediate friends have not subsequently,
heard from him that he proposes to resign
his position as Representative from Mis-
souri,.
MILITARY.
Gen Stoneman has been relieved from
the charge Of the Cavalry Bureau. Report
says Gen. Garrard, OF the Army OF the Po-
tonsc, is to succeed him.
Ms;or Gen. Butler and Major Gen. Burn
side. accompanied by portions of their
stats. arrived here to-day. The former
sought an interview with the Secretary of
War Immediately on his arrival.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Nothing of Importance may be expected
from Congress this week, as the fumes of
the holidays will not have evaporated suf-
ficiently to admit Of quorum. Probably
tomorrow a day will be given to the men,
DRY Of Senator Bowden, and the usual ad-
iournment will consume Saturday, 30 that
the august body will not settle down
squsrcly to work before next week.
The Report Of the Comptroller ofthe