davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30

Most of our readers probably recollect the
excitement regarding the disappearance and
probable murder of Messrs. Grover and knight
who were out prospecting for pine lands last
spring. An Indian was pointed out by other
Indians, at numbering camp on the Chippewa
river, as this murderer. He was arrested and
confessed the crime, and afterwards shot him.
SELF The two murdered men-Harrison
knight and Oliver Grover-were old residents
of Saltwater, universally respected and es-
teemed by large circle Of friends and &C
quaintancee.
The following is the substance Of the con-
from the Saltwater Messenger:
He stated that they were in q canoe on Pipe
Lake, and seeing Mr.. Grover a short distance
from the shore, his companion proposed to go
ashore and murder him, that he declined at
first, but finally consented, and creeping stealth.
lily up until within easy range, one of them
fired, the ball striking Growers arm. An
other sho. instantly followed, which took ef-
feet in the side, bringing their victim TO
the ground. They ran to him. and Grover
being still alive beseeched and plead with the
life was all he asked they might take his
money. and he even offered to allow them TO
strip of his clothing, so they would leave him,
even in the condition he was in-wounded,
bleeding and helpless. But no. nothing less
than the hearts blood of their defenceless and
and innocent victim would satisfy them, and
he was dispatched with another shot They
did not walt long before Mr.. Knight-who had
fed upon seeing his friend fired upon, but who
was unable to resist the impulse to return, and,
if possible render assistance to his comrade-
made his appearance, and was fred upon as
soon as he came within range, and he also re-
ceived three shots before life was extinct. The
bodies were then cut up and sunk in the lake.
The Indian, in his confession, stated that If
knight had gone back to the camp when he
heard the shots, instead of looking after his
friend, he might have escaped.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
Secretary Stanton to Gen. Dix.
sheridan Wins A mother Splendid Vic.
.ory--Early Totally ROuted.-3.OOO
Erhsoners and 16 CannOn-. Re bells
DASPers1nS to their Homes.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGToN,l
To Major General Die:
The following Official dispatch has Just been
received from Gen. Sheridan, DETAILING some of
the particulars of the victory at Fishers Hill.
HEADou'Rs MIDDLE D1y1s1oy)
Woodstock, Va, Sept. 90.
To Gen. Grant, City Point:
cannot as yet give any definite results OF
the battle of yesterday. Our loss will be light.
Gen. Crook struck the left flank of the ene-
my, doubled up and advanced down their lines
Ricketts, division, 9th corps, swung in and
joined Crook. Getty's and Wheaton's divisions
took up the same movement, followed by the
whole line, and attacking beautifully, carried
the works of the enemy. The rebels threw
down their arms and fed in the greatest confu-
sion, abandoning most of their artillery.
1t was dark before the battle ended. Ipur-
sued on after the enemy during the night to
this point with the 9th and 10th corps and
have stopped here to rest the men and issue
rations.
If Gen. Torbett has pushed down Luray
valley, accoIolnS W NY uHeclIons ne Will
achieve great results.
do not think that there was ever an army
SO badly routed. The valley soldiers are hiding
away, and going to their homes
cannot at present give you any estimate of
prisoners. pushed on regardless of every
thing.
The number of pieces of artillery reported
captured is 16.
(SigneO P. II. SHERIDAN.
You are directed to cause national salute of
100 great guns for the victory.
Gen. Stevenson says 5000 prisoners from the
field had reached Winchester last night.
Reinforcements and supplies have been for
warded to Gen. Sheridan.
(Signed) e. N. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
FROM RICHMOND.
Lees Dispatch OF Early's First De

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The Richmond Dis
patch of the 9th has the following relative b
Earlys defeat: 1t was reported at Washington
at an early hour yesterday morning that a fight
had occurred near Winchester in the valley of
Virginia on Monday last which resulted disas-
trous to the confederate arms. As usual when
any unfavorable news is reported the grossest
speculations prevail The following official
dispatch from Gen. Lee Was given out by the
authorities:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF EoRTHERs Va I
September 20, 1864.
To Hon, James 4. Seddou:
Gen. Early reports that on the morning of
the 18th the enemy advanced on Winchester,
near which place he met his attack, which was
resisted from early in the day till nearly night,
when he was compelled to retreat. After night
he fell back to Newburn, and this morning to
Fishers Hill. Our losses are reported to be
heavy. Msj. Gen. Rhodes and Brig. General
Goodwin were killed while nobly doing their
duty.
Three pieces of artillery of Kings battery
were lost. The trains and supplies were safely
brought off.
(Signed) r z. LEE.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1862.

To Nojor- General Die:
Dispatches received this morning from Sher-
mans command, state Hood appears to be
moving towards the Alabama line.
A strong force of rebel raiders are reported
to be operating against Sherman's communica-
lions and had captured Athens, Alabama. Wig
orous efforts are being made to overtake and
destroy this force.
JEFF. Davis is reported to be at Macon.
Reports have also been received from Major
Gen. Candy. Gen. Steele had been strongly
reinforced and had taken the offensive.
Dispatches from Gen. Grant dated 10 o'clock
last night report no military operations.
The above comprises the substance of the
military information proper for publication re-
ceived to present date.
(Signed) E. N. STANTON,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
NEW YORK DECORATED.

NEW York. Sept. 26.-The city is again
decorated with national colors, which are fly
ing from every building of any importance
The demonstrations are said to be to celebrate
the fall in the price of gold produced by the &C.
ries of victories which have recently laurelled
the Union arms.
At meeting of the Board Of Aldermen to.
day resolution was adopted appointing COM
mittee to make arrangements for a general Il
Elimination of our streets in honor of our re-
cent victories. The citizens generally are in
vited to Join in the demonstration.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30
INVASION OF MISSOURI.

The Commercial has the following special
from Washington to-day: 1t has been known
by the War Department for some time that the
rebels in the Tnns-M Mississippi Department
were making preparations to invade Missouri
consequently been going ON, and A. j. Smiths
command of $4,000 men were sent up from
Memphis to counteract this very important
movement. Other troops have also been quiet
ly concentrated at different points.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30

New YoRK, Sept. 24.-Governor Brown, of
Georgia, has issued an order Withdrawing the
militia from Hoods army.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-09-30

CINCINNATI, Sept 24.-Gov. Denntson VII
not accept the Post Master Gensraiship.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
A Change of Base,

The split in the Democratic ranks in
New York, which divides the party into
peace and war men,-thc one pledging it.
self to sustain the vigorous prosecution Of
the war and acknowledging the annihila-
tion of slavery, the prime cause of the
war, the other of the Ben Wood stripe.
working for peace by such measures -
shall SECURE the independence Of the South
ern Confederacy-this split is daily be-
coming wider and wider. assuming shape
not alone in New York city, but through
out the State. as it will in time. through
ont the entire country. Mr.. Bryant. ono
Of the Tamma1y representatives from New
York city in the Legislature, and under
stood to represent more especially the
powerful interest whereof Mr.. ,Sweeny ia
the leader, a few days since submitted to
the Assembly series OF important Propo-
sitions. They provide that the speedy
and successful conclusion of the war should
be the chief and controlling purpose ofths
Government, AMI that this success can best
be achieved by final and constitutional
abrogalion of its radical cause, the system
of African slavery. The last resolution
we give entire:
Resoloed, Of the Senate coucur,) In pursuance
of these reasons our Senators in Congress be in
structed and our Representatives requested TO pre-
pare and submit for adoption by the Legislatures OF
the several States such just and proper amend
ments to the Constitution of the United States -
shall forever prohibit and terminate the system Of
African slavery in the United States. -ll.
These resolutions were offered to second
the action of the Tammany Committee aud
indicate radical change of sentiment and
programme in the Democratic ranks.-
Tammany has swung clear round upon the
Republican platform and issues its oraelss
with clear ringing and loyal blast. Now.
let it follow in practice what it adopts ~
theory, and the war will soon be over.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE.

Our LETTER A FAMILY SEWING MA
CHINE is fast gaining worldwide reputation.
II is beyond doubt the best and cheapest and most
beautiful of all Family Sewing Machines We; offer
ed to the public, No other Family Sewing Ma
chine has so many useful appliances for Hemmins,
Binding, Telling, Tuckng. Gathering, Guaging.
Braiding, Emdroidering, Cording, and so FORTH
No other Family Sewing Machine has so much
copacity for great variety of work. twill sew
all kinds of cloth. and with all kinds of thread
Great and recent improvements make our Family
Sewing Machine most reliable, and most durable
and most certain in action at all rates ofspeed. 1t
makes the interlocked stitch, which is the best
stitch known. Any one, even ofthe most ordinary
capacity, see, at glance, how to use the letter
Family Sewing Machine. Our Family Sewing
Machines finished in chaste and exquisite style.
The Folding Case of the Family Machine is a
piece Of cunning work manship Of the most useful
kind. Itprotects the machine when not in use,
and when about to be operated may be opened as
a spacious and substantial table to sustain the work
While some Of the Cases, made out Of the choices
woods, are finished in the simplest and chastest
manner possible, others are adorned and embel-
lished in the most costly and superb manner.
tits absolutely Necessary to see the Family Ma
chine in operation, so as to judge ofits great ca
pacity and beauty.
nis fast becoming as popular for family sewing
as our Manufacturing machines are for manufactur
ing purposes.
The Branch Ofices are well supplied with slh
twist, thread, ,needles, oils. &C., ofthe very bes
! quality.
4 Send for PAMPHLET.
Il 458 Broadway, New York.
i p INDIANAPOLIS Office, 4s, E. Washington 81
| uE.PAUL, Agent in Ply lymouth. N -
Sept. 3, 1663-44y1. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.


JACksONN1LLE, rla, Mefcn D, 1oOf.
DEAR REpuBncAN:--On the evening Of
the 23d ult. the 18th Ind. embarked on the
steamer Peconic. at Paunel Landing. Fol-
ly Island, and moved to Stono Inlet and
dropped anchor to remain over night. At
day break on the Oath we weighed anchor,
and sun up found us on the bosom of the
broad Atlantic, steering our course in q
southerly direction. The sea was some
what rough. and our old craft went pitch
ing along like wild fawn jumping over
logs, and the consequences were, half the
men on board were very soon dividing
their breakfast with the sharks, and curs-
ing the man that wrote Life on the ocean
wave." We travelled all day, and until A
O'Clock on the morning Of the 25th, when
we again dropped anchor at the mouth Of
st. Johns River, Florida. AT sun up we
started up the river. and at 10 o'clock we
landed at this place and went into camp.
On the first inst. General Gilmore arrived
here and reviewed the troops at 0 o'clock.
A. NJ, and Immediately after review there
was heavy firing heard mp the river, and
We were ordered to take our places in the
trenches: late in the afternoon the firing
ceased, and our forces that had been engag-
ed returned to camp bringing with them
over so prisoners, and the rebels retired,
evidently glad to get away. Our loss was
not more than 10 or II killed and wound-
ed. The enemy's loss l could not learn.
To-day all signs. indicate that the enemy
has disappeared from our front. and we
are again in camp. snugly slowed away in
our little shelter tents.
The weather here is very changeable,
the days being so intensely hot that we ac-
tually suffer with heat, aud then the nights
are so cold that frost falls. which is also
disagreeable when we are on picket; but,
Notwithstanding all this, / do not know oil
a single man in the reg't., being on the
sick report. and all of the troops are in the
i best of spirits. Jacksonville was once q
nice town and evidently q nice place to
live. Before the war it contained 2,100
inhabitants, several large churches, gas
factory and many magnificent dwellings,
and was the most extensive commercial
town in the state of Florida, but about q
year ago the town was totally destroyed by
the 1st S. G. (colOred) Regiment.
Ever, &C., E. T.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
FROM NASHVILLE.
Gen. Grant at the Head of the Army.

NASHVILLE, March 17.-General Grant
formally assumed command Of the armies
of the United States to-day.
The following is the order on the subject:
HEApo'Rs ARMIES OF THE UNITED SrArrs,,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Marrh IL, 1854.
GENERAL ORDERS No. lin pursuance
of the following order Of the President:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WAsmxGroS, ID.
c., March 10th, 1S6i-Under the author
ity of the act of Congress to revive The
grade of Lieutenant General in the U. s.
Army, approved February %. 1864. Lieut..
General u S. Grant, U. s. a.. is appoint.
ed to the command of the armies Of tho
United States.
(Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
assume command of the armies of the
United States. My headquarters will bs
in the field, and until further orders will be
with the Army of the Potomac. There
will be an office headquarters in Washing
ton, D. O., to which all official communal
cations will be sent. except those from the
army, whose headquarters are al the date
OF their address. U. S. GnAyf.
.ia. Lieut. Gen. U. s. A.
Gen. Grant leaves for Washington on
Saturday. and repairs Immediately to tbs
front. His staff is composed of officers
formerly with him in the Military Distrist
Of Miss. Among them are Brig. General
Rawlings, Chief of Staff; Lieut. Col. Bow
ers, Capt. G. X. Leet. Capt. r. s. Parker.
Assistant Adjutant General. Capt ii. w.
Jones, a. O. NJ, Capt. Badeau. Leut.
Col. Duff. late Chief of Artillery. goes IS
senior A. ID. G. to Gen. Sherman. who is
due here tonight. He will Immediately
assume command of tie military division.
Gen. Dodge is in the city.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
Proof Direct,

Gen. CAN'T Of Arkansas. has been tbs
subject of fierce abuse in the Copperhssd
journals, for which we were unable to -.
count until we casually observed that. in
speaking for the Union cause ut Harrisburg
some weeks since, he made the following
statement: gA
He said that, after his capture By ths
Union forces (he was a General in ths
rebel service) at Island No. 10, be was
brought North to this State as 0 prisoner
of war, and declared that prominent DEM
ocrats of Pennsylvania then conferred with
him and assured him that il the rebels
would hold out little longer, they would
be successful; for the Democrats Of the
North would arrest the war BY defeating
the CONSUMPTION and otherwise rendering
the Administration powerless ts prosecuts
it. And he added, with withcring en-
phasis, "I can give you the names II what
l say is disputed. A number Of the
Democratic members Of the Legislature
were present, but they did not dare TO
question the statement, or call for names.
He said the Democrats of the Moth advised
them to war, promised to come to their
assistance, and then left them alone in the
struggle and confined themselves to cow
ardly, per6dious, stealthy assaults upon
their own Government. He said that
instead OF Northern Democrats coming 20
their assistance, tho soldiers Of the Union
came in overwhelming force and conquered
them; "but." said he. "they brought gov
ernment with them and rescued us from .
tyranny more terrible than DEATH"
Is there candid man of any party who
does not feel that this story is true? And
does any one doubt that this truth i the
real impulse to the attacks on Gen. CAN'T
by those who. while be was rebel. never
visited upon him one unkind word?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
The New Call.

The call OF the President for 200, 900
more men to supply the deficiency created
by the transfer of men from the army to
the navy. and to create reserve force for
all contingencies, will, if promptly met,
provide MS the means to end the war this
campaign. The question is, how is it to
be met? In this State we have furnished
an excess Of our quotas under former calls
sufficient to fill thr present one and anoth-
er like it. but the language Of the procla-
nation indicates that the act of Congress
will be construed literally. and enforced
against townships, wards, election dis
tricis, and other minor divisions, without
regard to the aggregate action Of the State.
If this is done some delinquent counties
and townships in Indiana will suffer yet.
But we noted day o, two ago, a state
ment Of the Washington correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette. usually careful and
correct, that the Secretary Of War had de-
cided not to enforce the collection Of sub
ordinate quotas after the States quota had
been filed. and relying upon that we an
nounced that there would be no draft in
Indiana. Now we are puzzled, not as to
what would be right, but as to what may
be deemed necessary under the law. To
make State raise more than her quota,
because some townships or wards have
raised less than theirs, is simply unjust
Though, there are neighborhoods in which
little has been done that was not hostile to
volunteering, and draft would drop the
right punishment on the right men. there
are others that have provided their full
proportions. but lost the credit by their
citizens enlisting from townships or coun-
ties that gave bigger bounties. In such
cases the excess Of townships that had
more than filled their quotas would only
be Justly carried to the credit of those that
were deficient, and il would be sn impossi.
bic task almost to ascertain whether .
township was deficient through absolute
failure. or through the transfer of its men,
TO other townships. In any aspect it can
be presented, the enforcement of draft in
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
From the 73d Regiment.
Cnrrxnnrrn R,pcr.

CHEarHAN's MILL, Tenn, March is.
EEIToR REPUBLICAN: am very glad
to learn through the medium of your pa
per that our much loved Captain has ar
rived safe amongst his friends once more,
and 1 sincerely hope he will receive the
honor and respect that is due him, from
all loyal men and women Of his acquaint-
ance. do not mean to say his snfferings
and privations while in Libby prison enti.
tie him to place in your hearts. but his
heroic deeds on the battle fields, which
have been overlooked, combined with the
ten months sufferings he has undergone,
certainly does, and do hope that party
prejudices may not be allowed to mar his
pleasure while amongst you. At the bat
tie OF Murfresboro he distinguished him.
self bravely. not by taking refuge behind
tree as many commanders did, but by aid
ing his boys in loading their guns. and al
so arming himself with gun and cartridge
box which he picked up on the battle field
and used it with GOODNESS worthy of no.
tice. notwithstanding he was the only
commissioned officer we had at the time,
our captain being killed early in the morn
ing. At Days Gap. Ala, he also acted
with the same cool and determined spirit,
his every act and word giving new life and
energy to his almost worn out men on
that occasion, and after successful charge
on Roddy's men Capt. Matt Boyd again
possessed himself a carbine and the ammu.
milton belonging to it, and used it the
same night in our three hours fight at
Crooked creek against Forrest and his men
AT the same time saw officers looking out
for places of safety for themselves leaving
their men to themselves to fight or run.
Our company is frequently called the
copperheal company. This nickname has
been given by some one whose loyalty is
exhibited more by words than deeds. and
who cannot this day show any better re.
cord than we as q company csA-with q
very few exceptions. But I do not think
the entire company should be thus brand
ed on their account. And now, my dear
Republican, and fsiends of the Union cause
and of those engaged in it, and especially
for the sake of those who love Captain
Boyd for his real worth as an officer, dc
everything to make him happy while with
you and assure him that we are ever ready
to receive him again and will willingly
follow him through any danger necessary,
but hope we may never be under the pain
ful necessity of delivering him up again tc
Forest.
The boys Of this detachment are enjoy.
ing themselves very we'll. Most Of Us in
addition to doing our duty are making $40
per month. which is very acceptable.
row conclude with wishing the Union
cause every success at home, and / assure
you we will do all we can to sustain it in
the held. -.
I Yours for the present and the success Of
Flaw and order, ~ RoB'T FRYAR.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
[WHOLE NO. 315.

State that has raised its quota is unjust.
and especially unjust in State like Indi-
ana. that has raised not only all the men
that have been demanded, but more than
all that will be demanded. Indianapolis
Journal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24
A. REEVES, M. D.,
t PIYMOVTH. IND

Offers his services in the practice Of Medicine
and attendant branches, and from his previous
perience in private practice and attendance in the
Hospitals in Now York, he hopes to render sat
isfaction, to those favoriag him with their patron
age. All calls promptly attended 20 either day
or night.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-24

on future calls. .~s'fG n~ ii
am, Sir. very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
JAMES b. FRY.
Provost Marshal General.
From this it will be seen that Indiana,
on the first day of February last had fur
uished her quota under all calls. and had
an excess of 1880 men. not including fe-
enlisted veterans. To this excess is to be
added the number of men mustered into
the old and new regiments since the 1st OF
February and the number supposed to be
enlisted not mustered in, and the number
of re-enlisted veterans. in oil estimated at
16 900 men, making the total excess about
"a 900 men, which number will probably
be largely increased by the 1st Of April
next. eta1r o. .1r .s.f
The settlement made in September was
not satisfactory, as believed that full
credit had not been given for recruits
which had Joined the army in the field.
and the original basis itself was incorrect.
But had no data, nor did it exist in the
War Department, upon which to correct
it. In the present adjustment. it will be
perceived that the September settlement is
entirely ignored. ~ ..e
On the first day of March Colonel Ba-
ker received from the Provost Marshal
General following dispatch: q, 4ol
WAsHINaroN, Feb. %. 1864.
Col. Conrad Baker. a. n. p. NJ GENT,
| Indianapolis: Il. ea.lsesr H
Be fully prepared to commence the
Il