The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-10-06
THE NEWS.
From the Chicago Times, October 4th.

From the Chicago Times, October 4th.
Gen. Grant states that a portion of But
ler's forces had penetrated to within few
east of Richmond, meeting with no oppo-
sition. The federal lines are within FIVE
or six miles of the city. The rebels made
three efforts on Friday to retaLe the works
captured by the fcderals ON Thursday, but
were unsuccessful In each instance. In
the movement north of the James, the 10th
and 18th corps have thus far lost about
1000 men. Rebel prisoners report that
JEFF. Davis and his cabinet have left Rich
mond, and that Lee is virtually military
dictator The rumor that Petersburg had
been evacuated was without foundation.
Indications point to a general engagement
soon.
The rebel ram Virginia, on the James
River, participated in the action of Friday.
She mounts four 14-inch columbiads, and
is described as a formidable monster"
Early has retreated through Browns
gap in the direction Of Gordonsville, which
place, it is rumored, has been entered by
tedcr cavalry. The railroad from
IS to Waynesboro mas been destroy
ed by Sheridan. Richmond papers assert
that Sheridan ha. been defeated and is
retreating. The date of this alleged event
is not given.
Grafton, in West Virginia, has been
occupied by force of rebel cavalry.
The rebels have done great damage to
railroads in Missouri, and at latest advices
Price wa. movingin the direction of Rolla.
Nothing is known as to the fate of Gen.
Ewing.
| The rebels in Tennessee continue their
work of devastation upon the railroads
Forrest appeared in front of Huntsville,
Ala, and demanded it's surrender; which
being refused, he withdrew his forces
He subsequently arrived before Columbia
and it is thought probable, compelled it
capitulation.
Secretary Fessenden announces that
offers will be received until the 18th inst.
for United States bonds to the amount o
S40,' 1000. The bonds will bear 6 pc
cent. interest in coin, and will be redeem
able at the pleasure of the government
after five years, and payable in tnent!
years from the LIST prox.
Gen. Hooker has arrived at Cincinnati
and superseded Gen. Heintzleman Ii
command of the northern department.
Gen Rosecrans has got into some So!
of trouble with the administration, and
is expected thathe will soon be relieved
his command.
Mosby is incapacitatcd from service b.
his wound, and Major White has take
the command of his men.
Chicago, Wednesday Oct. >.
On Saturday Birney made reconnois
sance in force up to the inner line Of tn
rebel works at Richmon@. He ''cnly n
Trained from taking possession of the cit
because his orders would not permit hiI
to do So" Consideratc Birney. In til
engagement on Friday the Fed
erals lost 1000 men, one half Of whol
were taken prisoners. Heavy skirmishin
: was is progress north of the james on Sun
day. The impression that Grant holc
naplns BUN, ana that Fort Darling
ianked, is incorrect
| An order has been issued 10y the Wa
department relatiye to the election III til
army, allowing two commi.sieners-or
democratic and one republican--to eac
brigade; and announ ling that passes f
such commissioners will be furnished /;
Washington.
A statement issued by the treasury dc
partment gives the public debt on the 5Ot
ult, at ST $50 1891 46, and the intere,
. thereon at SS1, 1888 ,643 II.
Gen. Heintzelman, on tho 26th ult
r revoked the order prohibiting the sale {
arms and ammunition in the northern d.
partment The general thinks the dea
lers affected by the order for their chez
= full acquiescence in its provions and aid
earring it out" and particularly col
mcnds the dealers in Chicago.
, Congressman Hickman, of Pa, has wri
ten a letter in accommodation of Lincoll
Q Mr.. H. has heretofore been a warm SUI
porter of the administration.
: Of the 942 men drafted in Indianapoli
the provost marshal has secured but 32'
and many of these will procure Exemption
How THE SOLDIERS WILL EoTE.-W