The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-29
THE NEWS.
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From the ChicaCo Time. Snntemhnr q

ootmdSlcT Ueneral Dlalr has been IN
ivited by the president to resign and has
accepted the invitation Elk Gov. Denni-
SON OF Ohio, Is mentioned in connection
with the vacant position; but Washing
ton dispatch asserts that he will decline to
occupy it.
1t Is rumored at Macon, Ca, that Beau
regard is to succeed Hood in command Of
the rebel army of Tennessee.
The democracy Of the 9Th district of
Illinois have nominated James Eckles,
OF Bureau county, as their candidate for
representative in congress.
The confederate loan experienced de-
cline Of three per cent. in Lordon on re-
ceipt of the Asia's advices from America
Mr.. III. III. Dodd, on trial before mill
tary commission at Indianapolis, has entered
protest against the jurisdiction of tie
commission, claiming the right to be tried
bya jury of the district of Indiana.
Tuesday, Sep. q.
Sheridan is still in pursuit of Early, and
is reported to be picking up many prisoners
by the way. The rebels were driven from
Mount jackson without any general en-
gagement At tAe battle of Fishers Hill
the Federals captured 100 prisoners and
twenty pieces of artillery
Forrest has crossed the Tennessee and
captured Athens, Ala, with its garrison.
destroyed several miles Of the track of
the Tennessee and Alabama railroad and
at last accounts was moving on Pulaski
Rousseau is advancing to repel the inva-
sion.
Price, Shelby, and Marmaduke have
invaded Missouri, with heavy force
Tn Saturday the rebel advance was at
FarmlngtOD, sixty miles from St. Louis
Pilot Knob has been evacuated by the
Federals, the garrison falling back to Min
eral Point. Gen. A. j. Smith has gone
to the scene of action, and will direct the
Federal movements in the field. The entire
militia of the state will probably be call ed
into service
There is no confirmation of the report
Of the capture of Mobile.
1t is re-asserted that Gen. Sherman is
in negotiation with the state authorities of
Georgia on the subject Of peace, and q
report comes from Washington that peace
propositions from the same state are now
before the president.
jeff Davis is reported at Macon, Ga.
Breckenridge is to take command of the
rebel department of the south west
Warrant. have been issued by the Can
adam authorities for the arrest of several
Of the Lake Erie pirates who have been re-
Gently in Toronto.
Mr.. Lincoln has refused to see the com
n'issioners appointed 10y the federal prison
ers at Andersonyille, Ga
From the Times, Wednesday, 18th.
Sheridan is resting his command where
i not stately, "and preparing for future
operations.
Forrest destroyed the Sulphur Spring
! treste, and the Elk River Bridge, anC
marched upon Pulaski Gen Rousseau
proceeded on Monday to that point, and
found the rebels within a short distance
thereof Heavy skrmishing occurred du
ring that day and yesterday, and at one
time Rousseau was forced back two mills
but he subsequently reganed his former
position, where he now lies in expectation
of an attack. The rebels have captured
two trains on the Chattanooga Railroad a
/ Big Shanty.
Pilot Knob, Mo, has not been evacu
ated by the federals, as was reported yes
terday morning. but is invested by the
rebels in considerable force. Gen Ewing
holds it with 300 men. The rebels who
entered Pennington were only scouting
party, and were driven out by small band
of federals 1t is believed that Gen Mo.
er. who left Little Rock about two weeks
ago will soon be heard from in Price
rear.
! Ex-Governor Dennison, of Ohio, has
declined to accept the postmaster general
ship.
Two members of the Republican state
central committee Of Pennsy lvania have
como out for Mcclellan.
The drafted men at indianapolis parad
ed the streets on Monday night, and made
attacks upon the houses of prominent re
publicans. There are apprehensions OF
further trouble in the same direction.
The Louisiana "Lcgislature," to meet
in few days, will go through the farce
of electing United States Senators. Gov.
Hahn will be one, and Gen. Banks, per
haps,' the other
Gold closed in New York last night
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