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The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20
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SILVER has been discovered IN the plneries Ia
Burnett county, Wisconsin.
THE rebel Gen. Hood wounded at gettysburg,
has been made a Lieutenant General.
ORDERED TO THEIR REGIMENTs.-The Regular
troops on detached service, are ordered to their
regiments.
A LETTER from the army in Texas says the
Inhabitants of Indianola and Old town, above
six hundred in number, have voluntarily come
forward and taken the oath of allegiance
ORDERED TO THE FRoNT.-The squadron of LIST
Regular Cavalry, acting as Gen. Mead's escort,
have been ordered to the front, and they will be
replaced by o. detachment of the LIST Massa-
chusetts.
LoNasTREET IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from
the Army of the Potomac say that scouts report
that Longstreet is in Richmond with the greater
part of his army, and that many persons credit
this statement.
ON Monday night the 18th inst, guerrillas
burned two honses and stole several horses on
the opposite side of the river from Carlo
SQUAD is said to have been seen on the Kentucky
shore not more than ten miles from Cairo.
THE prisoners of Camp Norton Indiana, re-
Gently attempted to achieve their escape by the
tunneling process James Barnwell, of the Sec
ond Missouri Regiment, was shot by the sentry
as he was emerging from the passage, and the
plot was discovered.
THE steamer Maple Leaf, stern-wheeler, was
blown up by torpedoe in st. Johns liver, Fla,
on the LIST inst. Four negroes were drowned
by the sudden sinking of the vessel. There was
a very general report that the Rebels had with
drawn 5000 troops from Florida for operations
elsewhere. IVA
CAVALRY EXPEDITION TO MIDDLEBURG.-A
detachment of the I'd Massachusetts cavalry I'M
der Capt. Phillips, went out to Middleburg on
Sunday night the 10th inst, and succeeded in
capturing nine of Moseby's men, three of the
men being leading spirits in his band, one OF
them, Sam Underwood, his principal scout
They are in the Old Capitol.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20

effectually by frequently and widely dssemiua-
friends in the army. The hospital statistics in this
department of the Sanitary Commission are very
comnete and exact and daily prove of incalculable
Saj,Ie tn the soldiers their friends and relatives
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20
cite VT. 8. Sanitary Commission

Was constituted by the Secretary of War in june
1851 in accordance with the recommendation OF tn
Surgeon General of the U. s. Army and its appoint
ment and plan of organization were approved by Tn
President of the United States.
OFFICERS.
H. w. Bellows, d. D.. President.
A d. Bache LII. D., Vice President.
J. Foster Jenkins General Secretary, New York
J. H Douglas Associate Secretary, Washington.
F. N Knapp, Associate Secretary, Washington.
j. S. Newberry M. d., Secretary Western Dept.
Geo. T. Strong, Treasurer.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20
RELIEF DEPARTMEl
F. N. Knapp, General Sup't Washington, d, @.
J. b. Abbott, Chief Assistant,

F. N Knapp General Sup't Washington, d.
j. B. Abbott, Chief Assistant,
Soldiers, Home Washington, ID. G.
Lodge No street. between 18th and 18th streets
Lodge No. s. Maryland Avenue. near railroad depot:
NurSe's Home. Washington, ID. q
Soldiers Home Third street, Cincinnati Ohio, COL
G. w. ID. Andrews, Superintendent.
Soldiers Home, Louisville, KycJames Malona
Soldiers Home, Cairo, H-C. N. Shipman, Supt
Soldiers Home Nashville, Tenn.-Capt. I. Brayton,
Supt Rev. J. Hobet Relief Agent.
Soldiers Home, Columbus, Ohio, =, Supt.
Soldiers Home, Cleveland, Ohio.-Clark Warren,
Supt and Relief Agent.
Soldiers Lodge near landing Memphis, Tenn
c. W Christy, Sup't. and Relief Agent ca.
Soldiers Lodge, KelIy's Ferry.-W. A. Sutl1h sup t.
Soldiers Lodge, Bridgeport Ala-Rev. o. Kennedy,
Supt
AGENCY FOR PENSIONS.
William F. Bascom, Pension Agent, Washington,
d. c.
HOSPITAL CARS.
Between Washington and New York-Sol Andrews
NJ. D., Surgeon in charge
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20
HOSPITAL DIRECTORY.

The Sanitary Commission has arrangements for
IN tbs nfea aes
pitfalls are opened
EASTERN DEPARTMENT.
For information, address "Ofice Sanitary Commits
sion, Washington, d. c." .o,,a ,,rotion Ma
Aiexandria. Va. Point Lookout, Md,
E zTsssFlSE a Hs Nd York Penn
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT.
For Information, address office Sanitary Commits
sion, No. 1907 Chestnut street." pon
6 6baster Penn PENN 6Sestnnt Hill PENN,
Reading Penn. Harrisburg, Penn
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT.
For information, address Office Women's Central
Union, No. 10 Cooper Instit ute, uaven Conn
k kSsn TSrk F Fers asSsR Grove R. H.
B BeMhreI M Vt, BTattieboro sSvv vt
For information, address office Sanitary Commits
e Columbus ni6 O., Keokul< Iowa,
Cleveland, o., Davenport, Iowa,
GaI1}Roo Ghase o. fdsRGaa Bridge Ky
e GinciPnnat, g., Lebanon, Ky,
Quincy ILL.,, Columbus, KY,
aMe8}iapso GitH fna couingtoa ~ ~
E Es% Hlbany IND, ManfoTdsaiiis, KY
Madison, Ind, Bowling Green, KY,
n Mi io%is Men Send A' LeavenWorth Kansas,
sn1as MSa Mo- o1arRRsaiiie He Tenn
| Jefferson City. Mo-. MurfreesbOro Tenn.
| IrontOn Mo- Galatin Tenn.
| Nashville Tenn Vicksburg MISS
Corinth Miss White River, Ark,
Cairo III Point Pleasant Va,
StevensOn Ala Chattanooga, Tenn.
Tn all cases the name rank company and regiment
of the person enquired for should be glve ana Wnee
he was when last heard from If the application IS by
letter the answer will be sent by return of mail If
in person. it will be answered at once or II by tee-
graph an answer will be returned immediately at the
The office Of the Directory will be open daily from
o'clock M to o'clock p M, and in urgent cases
applicants ringing the door bell will be received al
| any hour of the night.
| BS- Soldiers Aid Societies, cergymen, editors and
Others scarcely the cause of humanity more
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20
DISCHARGE PAY OFFICE,
No. $50 II st. North, Near 18th et. West.

WAoaIN6iON H. ".
A THIS OFFICE ALL ENLISTED VOLUNTEERS
y Discharged from the u. S. Army make final set
tleInent of their accounts whether discharged
cept promotion re-enlist Veteran Volunteers
III Soldiers having business at this office
nestiy requested to present their claims personally
thew are attended to promptly and always take prece
dence to claims presented by those agents:
Mai. ID. TAYLOR,
March 49, 1891 Paymaster u. S. A., in Charge.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-20

The Sanitary Commission has arrangements Tor
SUMMING information gratuitously with regard to pa
tents i'm the Uuted states General Hospital at the
following points. Others will be added as new nos
pitfalls are opened:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
A Bull-v Story.

John Warren. man sixty-forr years OF
age,siving intbe town Of Serena. Him
OILS, had narrow escape from peing gored
to death by young bull. on the morning
of the 10Th inst Going into the cow
yard, the bull made rush at him and
threw him down with his horns two or
three times, when Mr.. w. managed to
grasp him by one Of the sorelegs, and by
q desperate exertion threw him down.
He then caught him by the nose and by
main strength held him fat on his side.
He then drew a jack knife from his pock-
ct. but dared not release his hold on the
bull to open it. A lady living in. the
family having heard him call, just then
appeared and opened the knife, and with
THE. although it was quite dull. Mr.. w.
cut the enraged animals throat. 1t was
a narrow. escape. and but few men would
have bad the nerve and good management
to get ont Of so bad scrape so easily
But as the Scotch engineer said of the bull
and locomotive. it was "bad fer the bull -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
A Remarkable Bow.

We had the pleasure. recently. of an in
terview with remarkable boy. His name
is Dudly Walter. His memory is prodi-
gious. Although only eight years OF age,
he can recite over FIVE hundred pieces;
while he can repeat verbatim. lecture or
sermon which he has heard but once,
Nor does he seem less singularly endowed
with regard to the other mental faculties.
Hc is natural orator, and recitcs the
most difficult pieces. both prose asd poe
try, with wonderful correctness and dra-
matte effect lie has an Unsuitable thirst
for knowledge: reads everything--and
grssps the most difficult thought with the
streath of mental athletic. His powers
of observation are striking. Nothing es-
capes him. There is nothing morbid a
bout him. He has splendid physique;
is full of fun and frolic. AMI makes every
body who sees him love him. He is en-
tirely self taught. He was an orphan
from infancy. was brought up by friend
OF his mother, in humble circumstances.
from whom he learned his letters. All
his subsequent education he got himself.
He does not rank among those abnormal
being called prodigies; he is something
higher and better. No one can see him
without becoming impressed with the idea
that he is remarkably but healthfully- gif-
ted-AlJany Journal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19

came, but / imagined could hear them
bawling after us, which caused us to walk
faster. We travelled all night and all
next day through the woods. and after
that we travelled at night, and was making
for Steele's army in Arkansas, getting our
grnp from negroes, who, when we told
them We were Yankees. did ell they could
for us until we got up in Arkansas, near
Magnolia Hill. when one black rascal be-.
where the rest of our boys were, and there
| thought | would wait while with the
hope that our forces would get nearer.
waited until the l4th Of March, when /
with two others of my company attempted
to escape. We got within 40 miles of
Alexandra and ran into a picket guard.
and was taken again; this looked some
what discouraging. They took us to
Homer and there put Us in jail: so they
thought they had US sale: but they were
sadly mistaken. l connot give all the
particulars of our escape; but it was very
daring. There were seven paroled men
that were at Vicksburg. They helped us
pry up the roof of the Jail. The cavalry
had in there two ropes; we tied them to-
gether, fastened them on the inside and
let them down the outside; then going out
feet foremost. and holding on to the rope.
we swung. one at time, twenty two feet
to tho ground. the guard standing outside.
but opposite to where We went out. We
made our escape TO Alexandria, and the
General sent us 10 Orleans. | tell you i
was nearly naked. but when | saw the
blue coats one time more. felt like | was
at home -.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
From the Louisville Journal:
A Female Solaiers from Huntington
Indiana

Mary Ellen Wise, the bold soldier boy
that turned out to be woman, states the
Nashville Times Of Tuesday. twill leave
this city to-day for her home in Hunting
ton county. Indiana. She has been in
the army nearly two years, has been In six
battles and many skirmishes. has carried
her musket and punished bareback like a
veteran. She gave us a little outline of
her history. saying she would be eighteen
next February. She enlisted in April.
1861. ia consequence Of hcme made nm
pleasant by step-mother. and Joined
company |. in the 34th Indiana. in which
company she has had a brother. With
the regsment she went to Pittsbnrg Land
ing. took part in the battle of Shiloh. was
on Corinth's bloody field. but escaped I'M
hurt there, to be severely wounded at
Stone River, by a musket ball in the side.
From there by hospital boat to Louisville,
where she went into hospital and
had her sex discovered the first time her
wound was dressed. Et
After weary months of pain. she was
once more we'll and was sent home, staid
only aweck in the neighborhood, and
went to Indianapolis, where she re-enlisted
in Company A of the 65th Wisconsin.
On her way here with the regiment she
was recognized by one of the train guards
who saw her in the hospital at Louisville,
and was arrested by the military Conduc-
tor and sent to Colonel Horner. Provost
Marshal. She says she likes to be SOL
der first rate. and went in because she
loved the Union and wanted to fight for it.
This girl. cratic as her course may have
been, has patriotism enough to put to
shame the deeds of some of our so-called
Union men. Drowned with sun and wind.
with short hair worn boys fashion. and
in uniform. there is nothing much to betray
her sex except her head"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
Story Of an Escaped Prisoner.

7olp ,. sBromvell, accompany E. 18th
1ndiaha, Who was captured at Morganza
last fall, in letter to bis wife, gives the
following socouut of bis umerpus escapes
and captures. and his final arrival at New
Orleans from which place he writes un-
der date of A pril 81: - -
will try and give part of my tramp
withstbe rebels and our treatment. We
were tsken to Tyler, Texas, and guarded
ont on the commons Ike some kind Of
stock, with nothing but unsifted corn
meal and q Little blue, beef-<xbout half en-.
odgh or that; SO was not satisfied, and
after being there some two weeks. conclu-
ded to try and make my, escape. found
that fouf OF company H Of our regiment
wsze f6lt to4fy 70 that night e thought
1 would 60 with them. None of my COM
pany would try it but me. so when dark
came Ieesasxepssdl ookipg for the best
place to run the blockade. We had an
understanding where we would meet if
SUCCESSFUL About 8o'cleck got some
of he boys TO Walk to the other end Of
the guard beat to attract his attention So
| cosld makoimy way out I. seeing sew
eral hogseseut the camp. thoughtI had
better 60 ont on my hands and fest,y SO
commsnced 70 cfsWl out, expecting every
monsstto bear the gun 90 on, but was
sueesssfab M ,, csmrades and 1 travelled
about 100 miles. and was caught by con-
se1tt eztch6fs aud taken to Marshall,
Texas. and PIT in house there. Being
not yet satisfied. / proposed to- one Of our
beys p'maks mother effort to escape. He
being Of the sans. notion. I'VE, made the
ripple assfz. and. e&psctine them to fol-
lew uswith tlood hounds gave me- much
nheAsin1s<s The blood hounds never
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
NoNANk no WNOve.

Al proof that the Ecod Purifier and PHI purely
vegetable have the certificates Of those emncnt chem
iss Professors Chiffon Of N. T. and Locke Of Cincinnati
Read Dr. Robacks Special Notices and Certificates pub
ushed in conspicuous part Of this Paper from time 10
time
Price Of Scandinavian Vegetable Blood Purifier. 81
per bottle s. per OF the Scandinavian Veg
etable Blood Pills. Is cents per box boxes for 81
Principal Once and Salesroom, No 6 East Fourth &C..
I'd Building from Main St., Cincinnat O. Laboratory,
No. Is Hammond Street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19

HtLAsE. Sash K Pntty fer sale cheap by,
NJ So Beck & ToAS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19

n every instance where they have been exhibited in
petition with other standard Machnc We all per-
in search Of any " Sew
Ing dons by Machinery, to inspect Thorn, and make
h>y Tia h4. BY proving the WEED before pur-
chasing The Company being duly licensed, the Machines
are protected against inffingemsnts litigation.
u PEnsoss AT DISTANCE can order py mail with
perfect confidence that the Aaokiss win reach them
safely and that they win be ablet manage
tire satisfaction. with other aid than the printed in
structions accompanying each Machine. Every expana
nation win be cheery given to all, whether they wish
to purchase not Descriptive Circulars together with
Specimens Of Work, will be furnished to all who desire
them, by mail or otherwise. g. - s 81 .
D RELIABLE AeExrs WANTED, in all localities in
the United States british Provinces, Cuba Mexico. Gen.
trail aud South America West India Iands and the BAa-
ma Island, fewhom Offer eRxAr INDUCEMENTS. Ener-
gefc men win ndit paying business, "a rcabeSeving
manufacture great variety Of styles from which We give
few pri~s-Ho.7 ,, Family, s5c; No. 2, Extra, S0o No
2, HalfCase 205 and SIS; No T. MannIacturing s7j
and $e5. % WEED SEWING MACHINE Co.,
Box 2-03l Post Once. SOS Broadway, Ny.
|HtLASe, Sash K Pntty fer sale cheap by,
NJ Beck & ToAS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
FOR SALE BY

Pmxrlsc.--Job Work Of all kinds, fom the
smallest card to the largest sized poster, executed
in the very best style, on the shortest notice and
the most reasonable terms at this ONCE. Orders
re respectfully solicited. 49,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19

Simple in construction durable In all their parts, and
REA Dill UNDERSTOOD. They have certainty Of stitch
all kinds fabrics. and adarted to wide range Of
work without change or adjustment. Using all kinds OF
Thread Win Hem, Ts, ri~d Galer, Tack. Quill, Cord.
and in fact do all kinds Of work required by Fam
lilies Manufacturers They make the Iat<riock Shuttle
sth which he excellcd for hrmness elasticity
urabi ty and elegance Of finish.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
EQUITAE 7I.1n
Fire Insurance Company

- WI y ply
OFFICE IN NEWS BLOCK, q
First building South of the Post Office, Up Stairs,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
1nsurcs Dwellings, Farm Barns and their con-
tents. Also, Churches School Houses, Stores,
Merchandise. and other property,
Against Loss or Damage by Fire,
For Three or Fire Years.
OFFICERS.
WILLIAM A. PEELLE, President.
VIM T. GIBSON. Vice President,
N. B. HAMILTON, Secretary and Treasurer,
c. c. OLIN, General Agent
T. j. Underwood, Special Agent.
ae DIRECTORS.
WIN. A. PgELLE, VIZ. T. GIBSON, J. ]. SMITH,
c. G. 0LrN, e. 7. SKINNER.
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. S. Harvey, Ex-Treasurer of State, Hon.
A. II. Conner, Postmaster, VIM. r. Nofsincer,
Cashie, First National Bank, z. II. BIrry, Grand
Secretary I. o. o. F., indianapolis, Indiana. r.f
Hon. VI. c. Culver, Culver Station, Ind.
Newcomb g. darlington, Attorneys ut Law, ].
M. Tiford, Preside Journal Company, Asher d
Adams, Publishers, indianapolis, Indiana.
d. E. Williamson, Esq, Attorney at Law.
Greencastle. II B. PritcIiard, Esq, Jonesvillc.
DIR. T. A. Borton, Rev. Austin Fuller, n. S.
Woodward, l. Mattihgly, Plymouth
janl4-nlly1
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19

CHAS. WHITMORE, AGENT,
Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.
N. B.-Any one purchasing Piano or any
other instrument, of whatever make, can do so of
IRE 10 per cent less than at any house in Fort
Wayne or Chicago.
octl5-n50m's10
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-05-19
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-07-07

The DRAFT--The new bill offered by
Mr.. Smithers of Delaware and adopted
by the House of Representatives will
probably become law. In some re-
spects it is manifest improvement over
the existing and preceding laws. 1t re-
peals the communication clause, but al
lows sixty days for volunteering, and
permits recruiting at the South to fill
the quota of each district. The volun-
teering may be for one, two or three
years, with bounty Of 5000, $500, and
$500 respectively. A draft for one year
will take place to fill the deficiency at
the expiration Of the sixty davs. This
mingling of the voluntary ana conscrip-
ton systems may work very well if the
people make good use of the first two
months, as they have every inducement
to do, and facilities not heretofore al
lowed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-07-07

PRRsoNAL.-Major Barstow of the 9Th
Vermont, before leaving New Orleans,
was presented with fine sword by his
comrades in arms who continue in the
service.
Lieut.. John Williamson, of the First
Vermont cavalry, who was wounded In
one of the recent battles, and has since
died. went from Middlebury College into
the army, about two and half years
ago. In college he ranked high as
scholar, and was held in very high esti-
nation in his regiment.
We are glad to see Addison County
returning Gen. Grandey to the Senate.
Probably he will be entitled to the post
of father In joint assembly, though
not an old man yet. He is only old in
legislative experience.-Wa1tOns Journal.
The correspondent of the New York
World uses the following language in
speaking of the conduct of Col. Pingree
and Capt. Beattie, of the Sd Vermont
in the fight of the 9th corps on the
23d
To find them and learn the exact point
on which our left rested was undoubted-
ly the object of the enemy, who, although
attacking in two strong lines, were eff
fectually thwarted by our skirmishers
alone, for the skillful ma9uvering oil
which, too much praise cannot be be-
slowed on Col. pingree, of the Third
Vermont, who commanded them. Spe-
cial mention will be made of Colonel
Pingree and Captain Beatie for the eff
ficiency and bravery displayed by them
on this occasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-07-07
ton of Mr.. Everts for nominating CON-

ton of Mr.. Everts for nominating CON-
mittee. Mr. Everts motion provided
for a committee consisting OF three mem
bers from each town. Mr. Lester de-
sired It amended so that each town
should be entitled TO one member OF the
committee and to an additional member
for every tifty voters in the town. The
amendment, after some discussion, was
lost, chiefly on the ground, as taken in
the argument, that it proposed a change
which had for years been discussed and
defeated in our County Conventions, and
1t would be inopportune in the present
comparatively small assembly, called as
mass Convention, to attempt it, The
second question arose upon motion of
r, V. Marsh, ESQ.,, of Brandon, TO
instruct the County Committee TO call
the Conventions hereafter, as heretofore,
as delegate instead of mass Conventions,
each town being entitled TO three dele
gates. The motion was lost, and the
matter was left to the discretion of the
County Committee.
OF the ticket nominated, 1t is unneces-
sary to speak, as it is composed mainly
of the present County officers, who have
already given proof of their fitness by
discharging their several duties in an
abundantly satisfactory manner, and the
two new candidates will, without a
doubt, give equal satisfaction to the
people of the County.