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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-12-08
VOLUME TO-


MocArone and theDcsertsr
Tho amusing war correspondent OF the
New York Leader, writing "from the
'front.'" on the Potomac or james, riv
says:
A little further on came to q reliable
deserter, who lay on sand heap scrach-
ing himself. These derserters are very
nice fellows
As approached he rose and saluted'
"Jes' came I'm 'tother side Gin'ral,"
says he.
what do you want says l.
"I'm powerful dry" Gays he
called an ore erly and babe him fetch
some whskey.
Now" says 1, shows things over on
your side"
"Well," says he, "pretty bad. Old Lee,
he amt got no men whatsoever"
II guess you le,. says l. eve felt
his line the other day, and it didn't feel
good, You might inst as we'll tell the
truth"
OH says he, II was only speaking
fguratively- like. He amt got no men to
speak of--ffty or sixty hundred thousand
perhaps"
"H'm that's enough" says l.
''Yes only they amt good for nothing.
They hain't got no ammunition"
"They keep up IL of ireing," says
I, .'for men without ammunition"
oval" says he, that's what's ran the
blockade. There's :. power of ammuni-
ton rams the blockade"
Short of rations ?"
"Dreadfl Short" says he, eve didn't get
only cracker every three days"
"Why killed a lot of you up yonder a
while ago with their knapsacks full"
20, yes That's what they got IN the
Shan doah Valley. They have gor heap
of food up yander. Fact, they has all
want to eat jes now
HIM. You're bound to suit, arn't
you says l, How are you off for ord
nance?"
%. our ordnance is orfl," says he.
YES. says [, Il s'pose SO, Bu; young
man I've got an ordnance, too, about offal,
aud keep it pretty we'll cleared out of
these lines. Now you'd better clear out
| e. in for treating my fellow men well
but when 1t comes to rebels, and lying
deser'ers, at that, | cant say that see it.
"hrt do you expect to do round here ?"
'"a..,' says he. Il kinder thort I'd go
North an play Union refugee. I'm told
It pays first rate at Lincoln meatin's."
North %
II spec: you'll send me-"
DO YOU"
'Yas; If You don't, I'll jos 60 back
AZ in to old Lee, and tell him all have
seen in your ines"
This Is what l call good specimen of
i65ei. lie wen: in for debating his Owl
terms
l sent him up to headquarters and had
him hanged
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-12-08

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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-12-08
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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-12-08
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Gen, Buffers Canal.

Mention has several times been made In
the dispatches from the James River, to the
cutting of canal across the peninsula at
Dutch Gap, by Gen. Buffers forces The
James river makes an extraordinary bend at
a point beginning some miles below Drurys
Bluff, and forms peninsula of which the
river circuit is six miles, while the neck GOT
it is less than third Of a mile in width.
The peninsula is known as Farrars Island.
Under the lee of the island have been sta
toned the rebel gunboats, and at various
points Of the rivers course about it are Sunk
the distractions to the channel. To cut a
canal through Dutch Gap will leave the reb-
ell fleet high and dry in the old river bed
supposing they choose or are forced to re-
mainland will open channel beyond OBJ
structions. 1t is said that beyond this point
there are no obstacles except Fort Darling
to the passage of our fleet up to Rich
mond.
The rebels are endeavoring by an enafil-
ding fire from their gunboats and from the
high, ground at Howlett's Landing to stop
the laborors engaged in cutting the canal,
but at the last account the work was gong
on, and water, it is expected, will be let in
this week. The bank to be cut through is
over fifty feet high. TIE canal is to be
about eighteen feet deep, which will float
the largest vessel we have on the James
River
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
The Treason Plot in Indiana.

lNDIANAPoLIs, August 2Ist,
Some days ago Governor Morton receiv-
ed dispatch from the East, stating that a
large quantity Of arms were being shipped
to disloyal parties in Indiana. On the 18th
instant four boxes were received, addressed
to J. J. Parsons, firm of II. II. Dodd & Co.
printers, Of this city. Last night twenty
two boxes more to the same address We're
received and drayed to Dodd's office. The
military authorities Immediately placed a
guard around the building and took posses
sion of the boxes. Upon examination they
were found to contain revolvers Of the best
quality and fixed ammunition. J. j. Parsons
and Charles p. Hutchins, Dodd's partners,
and VIM. Harrison Grand Secretary Of the
sons of Liberty, were arrested and placed
under guard at the soldiers Home The
two former were released on taking the oath
of allegiance. This evening book, contain
ing the list of the Sons of Liberty, was found
i'll Dodds safe, including the Secretary and
Auditor of the State Attorney General, and
J. J. Bingham. editor of the Sentinel, and
the names of four hundred rebel prisoners as
thir d degree members. Ii. IL. Dodd is Grand
Commander of the order Of the Sons of Lib
erty i'll Indiana.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
From Be fore Atlanta.

An officer from the LIST Wis. Infantry now il
Sherman's Army before Atlanta, writing home
under date of Aug. 10. 1864 says.
1--WE have not yet taken Atlanta. On Sunday.
two Brigades of our Division had a very severe
skirmish. while advancing our lines. We lost, in
officers and men, in!kIled wounded and missing,
240-A Major mortally wounded, u Lieut.. Kill
ed and several officers were severely wounded
The Brigade in which the l4t Wis. Regt. is, was
not engaged
To-day there bas been heavy canonadiDg a.
long the line, and on both sides. Our lines are
as close to each other IA our house is to the
School House. in Kenoaha. If man shows him
sell on either side, he is imediately shot at be-
lieve officers and men would rather have
general battle, than this constant maneuvering
Still, it is all right. The day that is TO decide the
fate Of the position here cannot be far distant
The armies too great and too near TO each 9TH
err, to remain long without a serious collision.
Up to this time, we have driven the enemy be.
forousbut cur army is badly jaded and worn out
The rebel army is, Of course, as much Or more
worn than our own. An old rebel soldier, who is
now in our hospital, prisoner of war, and who
has lost arm, said. while lying wounded and
on the ground. too. II have not heen SO Cons
PORTABLE for the last mouth. He said our army
had compelled them 10 fght and work terribly
during this campaign
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Dispatch from Secretary Stanton.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON
August 90, 8;20 P. NJ,

MAJOR General Dir =
The operations of Gen. Grants forces are
detailed in the following official dispatches
received to-day by this Department
Cry POINT, Aug. 1873 p. m.-Gen. War
rem moved with his corps this morning. to
and across the Weldon railroad about q
mile south of the headquarters. He met
nothing but the enemy's picllets He advanc-
ed from this towards Petersburg. Meeting
the enemy, he had considerable lighting du
ring the day, suffering some loss and lnttlct-
ing a loss upon the enemy, l have no dis
patches showing the extent Of the damages.
Some of the enelny's wounded fell into our
hands, and few prisoners.
City POINT, Aug 10, 1880 p. m.-Our troops
are firmly fixed across the Weldon road.
There has been little or no fighting to-day,
either south of the Petersburg or .north OF
the James.
Warren reports that the enelnys dead i'll
considerable numbers were found i'll his
front unburied.
General Birney telegraphs General Butler
as follows:
.'HDQR's 10TH ARMY CoRrs, Aug. The
enemy attacked my line i'll heavy force last
night, and were repulsed with great loss. In
front of our colored regiment 80 dead bodies
of the enemy are counted.
The colored troops behaved handsomely,
and are in fine spirits The assault was in
column. A division strong could and would
have carried the works, if they had not been
so well defended. The enemy's loss is at
least 1000. 49,.
Signed, D. B. BRNEY Maj Gen"
We have great deal Of rain about Pc
tersburg this week, and very grateful
change in the temperature.
CRY POINTS, p. m, Aug. IS,
The enemy came out this evening to War
reu,s right driving in the picket connecting
between him and the left of our old line on
the Jerusalem plank road, and Eforcing back
A heavy fight took place, resulting in the
re-establishing Of our lines and the capture of
a good many prisoners.
The prisoners were from Heath, s, Malone's
and Hakes Divisions. We also lost cosidera-
bly, in prisoners.
The last foregoing dispatch was receiv ed
this p. m. and is the latest received by the
Department.
1t is estimated that the loss of the enemy
during the week, in killed, wounded and cap
tured, can't fall much short of 4, 000,if it does
not exceed that number.
The Department has satisfactory intelli-
gence from Gen. Sherman to $50 O'Clock
last evening.
Reports at 5 o'clock this morning from Gen.
Sheridans front represent all quiet at that
time and that GiImore.with 40 or so men en-
tered Martins ourg last evening.
[Signedl Z. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Forests Rebels Attack Memphis.

N1EMFhlS, -
Memphis was attacked at four o'clock this
morning by General Forrest, with three
Brigades of cavalry, about three thousand
strong. They left General Smiths front at
Oxford, Miss, on the 18th, and made fore
ed march to this city. They drove in the
pickets and dashed directly for the head
quarters of General Washburn, who made
a narrow escape. They then vent to Gen
eral Buckland's quarters. He alsos escaped.
They then attacked the Irving prison, but
were rcpulsed by the guard. They next Wis
tied the Gayoso House expecting to capture
General Hurlbut, but he was stopping at a
friends house, Our troops now attacked
the rebels and soon drove them from the
city, killing about so and iwounding 100.
They captured thirty or forty horses, bnt
having no time to plumber Our loss is
about the same as that of the rebels.
The 100 day men from this State were on
picket duty, and mnst have been in the. fight.
We shall await particulars with good
deal of anxiety.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Wanted lmme diately-O Onions, SOurKraut,
Pickles. dried Fruits. Rags,

Scurvy the scourge OF the army, IS rap
idly increasing. Thousands Of men are sick
ening and dying for want of vegetables and
acids, the antidote of scurvy. Let each
Aid Society and individual send us at least
one bushel or barrel ofpickies or sour-kraut.
In making pickles for the army, it is esSea-
tiol to use the best vinegar, to insure their
safety in the beat of Southern climate
Picked and spiced potatoes are an excel
lent remedy for scurvy, but not palatabe
edible. In moderate quantities, they are
very valuable. Barrels containing Onions
should,be pierced with auger-holes, to adj
NIT air freely.
Dried fruits are invaluable; greatly prefe
cradle to canned fruits. Let every Aid So
ciety and individual, even if deprived Of
them for home use, dry, or stew, or mark
cordial, of all blackberries within reach, OF
the use of hospitals. One cupfuIl will Of
ten save life. A telegram from DR.. New
berry calls for l 1000 pounds rags per week
for the Gangrene Hospital. Save, wash and
forward every rag.
Men and women of the Northwest, be up
and doing! unless the demand is promptly
met, thousands must fall victims to the in
sidious foe, You have saved the army be-
fore Vicksburg-save it before Atlanta, and
on the Mississippi. Mark every package
carefully: Northwestern Sanitary Com
mission, sc Madison street, Chicago.
E. 3, NcCAGG
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Letter faOm Gen. Seymeur upon the Present
Aspect Of Affairs.
New YORK, August 90

NEW DIRK, August 20.
The Times has long letter from Briga-
der General Seymour, lately prisoner at
the South, upon the present state of affairs,
based upon his former knowledge of that
section and his present observation. He
states that the rebel cause is fast failing
from exhaustion, and all we need is more
mento give a crushing preponderance to our
army. Tens of thousands of lives are lost
because our array Of strength is so dipropor-
tionate to that against which we battle
Every where we mees on nearly equal, terms
when we might well have four to one. The
cost to US in blood and treasure of a pro-
longed war can hardly be foreseen. The
enemy is incapable of snch an effort as the
glorious North should put forth. The south
viii fight as long as the struggle is equal /;
it will submit to such preponderance as
we could show in the field.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
FOR, SALE

A y gauge AIKEN's KNITTING MACHINE Ne"
and in good working order.
For Particulars call at this office.
Never was there time when a machine OF
this kind could be run with 50 great profit, esN
pecially by those who raise their own wool
Read what II. r Beebe of Plattville. Wis. says;
Athens knitting Nuchime.
Il would not do without one in the winter. l
can knit with itmen's socks, ready to finish, for
en- cents pair and make fom 81 IS to 81 day,
Woman long hose at fifteen cents a pair, ami
make the same per day; and am crippled with
one hand. People may think there is no profit in
them, are people who know nothing about them.
There is profit all the while you are working
the machine, but none when tits idle. L uBo
enough in a month to pay for the machine, and
the machine will be as good They are
not liable to get out of repair, aud will last life
time needle may carelessly get broken once
in a while, but five cents will replace it; set
needles will last from three to five years:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Latst from Gen, Grants OperatiOni.

NEW YORK, August q.
A special to the Commercial, Washington.
22d, says: General Warren's crops achieved
a grand success on Sunday. The rebels at
taxed under orders, from General Lee, that
we must oe driven from the Weldon Rail
road at whatever sacrifice The rebels were
allowed TO pass through the gap left in our
lines, and suffered severely, while their pur-
pose was entirely defeated, General A. P.
Hill is reported mortally wounded, and Heath
and Lee, son OF R. E. Lee killed. The Col
oneI of The 10th Mississippi is a prisoner,
wounded, Our loss is one hundred and fifty"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
steers. Racine, is now offering r

x. steers, Racine, is now Offering rare
Inducements to those wanting PIANOS because
1sthe now keeps hand one OF the choiceS' s'ooA'
is the west. -
%, long experience and good Judgment eH"''''
him 70 make wise selections
Sd, he buys just as low as s@y one ana oy iedSo1
Of low store rent afford to sell from 80 70 gov
than dealers in larger cities.
4th, he aoU make safe 70" you to 6"y o. nam o2
xynrrantee mat the Pianos he sells, shat gice yo~
abstraction, he mill take them back ann rej4""
~ .oou,o,, 14w51.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

Correct the Enrolment LTsts,-We call
the attention of our readers to the dispatch from
Madison which we publish in this paper, in re-
ference to the Draft in this Safe. Time IS given
to Inc 3lst inst in which to make all corrections
of the enrolment list. Printed lists are now pro-
tested in the several towns and wards, and it is
the interests of every citizen to have these lists
made as correct as possible. The quotas OF the
several towns and wards VIII be made ont on
the ENROLMENT list as it stands on the Slst inst
Let a committee in every at once take hold OF the
matter and make the necessary corrections.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
President n. W. Sanitary Commission.

INTERNAL REvENuE.-The thermal revenue
receipts from July lst to August 10th being the
first bali Of the third quarter Of this year, were
s25, 500 COO Tie daily receipts are often over one
million dollars, and often under half million.
The ave-oge for this period is about $638 0O0
The daily average for the last twenty days. how
ever, is so much greater, under more complete
administration OF law. as to induce the belief
that the RECEIPTS for the entire quarter viii be
greater than donble the amount for the first hal
thereof say not less thau ftty>six to fifty eight
millions 10 this date.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Thisties--We call the attention of our

Thisiies.--We call the attention of our rea.
ders, both in city and countryiand especially the
latter, to Il short communication from u favorite
correspondent, on our forth page. in reference
to the subject of thistles, We commend her sug,
gestion for Bee to destroy these pests of the
these unsightly inhuders upon our highways
and by,ways andinto our fields and pastures.
Who will take hold of this matter and engineer
a "Bee for the destruction of thistles?' We
Know our conesondent would do it and do it ef-
fectually. if it came a little more in the sphere
OF feminine energy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

E9~ General Sheridans forces have retired
to strong position on the heights near Har-
per's Ferry, and there challenge an attack
by Early's rebels. But it is believed that
Early, knowing the strength of our posi-
ton, will not dare to attack
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

@BoUNrIFUL CRoPs The year of 1863 is eelc4
brated for its bountiful crops of good wheat.
There is no occasion for the use Of poor -four
and with this material and the genuine Chemical
Saleratus evry housewife can have light, white
and wholesome bread. This article is made ct the
Fairport Chemical Works. by D. B. De Land
* Co, and can be had of rospecta ole grocors
everywhere
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

re General Changers forces, at last ac-
counts, were within 5000 yards of Fort
Morgan, and, in conjunction with the fleet
would make an assault opon the fort in the
course of few days. There is seven feet
of water up to Mobile, to which city it is
expected that two monitors and the Tennes-
see will be able to ascend.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
Teachers Examination.

The annual ex animation of teachers Tor Inc
Kenosha Public School will take place at 'he
high school room in the city of Kenosha at nine
o'clock on the morning of Monday the 29,h inst
Aug "a. 1864.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

From Our 400 Bays men.-We publish
on our LIST page extracts from private letter.
rom member of Co "C'' 3gth Wis, from which
it will lie seen that portion of "the boys" have
had q chance to "chase the rebel foe,D and get
''smeIl ofgunpo wder... 70
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

ASTHMA OR PHTHlsIc, "A spasmodic affection
of the Bronchial T1bes, which are covered with
dry, tenacious phlegm, -"BrOwn'S Bronchial
Troches' will in some cases give immediate re-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

Remember the Third Quarterly Meeting Of
the Kenosha County Agricultural Society is to
be held on Monday the 5th of September next
all the final arrangements for the Annual Fair
are to be made at this meeting, and the Success S
of the Fair viii depend largely on the action here
taken. There should be full attendance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25
FTnfOgr qIaucuuses.

Caucuses in the several Wards of the city Of Ken
osha to elect three Delegates each, to the County
Convention be held the Court House in this city
Saturday the Sd day of Sept will be held on Fri
day Sept Pad at o'clock NJ. follows:
First Ward, at Council Rooms.
Second ward at North Ward Schoolhouse
Third Ward, at R. n. Demming's Office.
Fourth Ward, at Basement OF N. r. Aliens Buildi rg
BY ORDER THE COMMITTEE
Kenosha Aug. oath 1854.
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nEMTAL NoTlCE.

-, DIR. G. N. KENDALL, formerly
E<eS of RichmondIl will visit Kenosha
gYYFsSzgafsA during the Mouth Of August for the
11LLYpurpose Of practicing his profession
Every branch of Mechanical Dentistry attended to
with the care and attention it demands. Please cali
and examine specimens. All work warranted.
Rooms at the
ReII HEOuse.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

Come ia cut Ofthe drnft.-We call the at
tention of everybody to the card of Recruiting
Sergt THOMAS BOYLE, calling tor volunteers for
the Ard Wisconsin volunteers. Here is a good
chance to get out of the draft, and enlist in a
good regiment Those who expect TO respond to
the draft it drafted should avail themselves OF
the Government and town bounties and not run
the irsk Of going conscript without any
bounty,
Mr. Boyle has been through the service and
seen all the phases Of soldiers life He was a
member OF the 3rd Wis, Battery-was taken pris-
oner at Chicamaugua, and TO the Libby prison
in Richmond. From there he was transferred to
Danvie, Va, and from there sent with thousands
of others to Americus Georgia. He es-
capped three times? was oapturep twice, once BY
bloodhounds. Call on sergt Boyleiand hear his
story if you don't enlist. Office in Bond build
ing, up stairs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

A Word OF Caution, is given to hunters
generally. in this paper, by Ira Wilson, CT Pleas
ant Prairie. He has no objection to people hunt
ing, but he wants them TO keep out of his grain
fields, both themselves and their dogs. His re-
quest seems reasonable. No nam has a right to
trespass on the farmers fields, to the destruction
of his growing crops, in the pursuit of sport.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

Mere Rain.-We wad several copious and
refreshing showers on Tuesday and Tuesday
night, that vii tend to the material advantage Of
the growing crops and the meadows and pas
lures.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-08-25

ARrHUR's Home Magazine for September, be-
ing the third number Of new volume is before
us. Commentator of the writings Of I. s. All"
THUR would be superluous. He stands as prao-
tical moralist without rival. The Home Maya
zine is reflex of the true and the beautiful,
and should be in every household. Published at
Philadelphia at 50 per year.