The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-07-07
THE NEWS.


At latest adyices from Grant army, ar
tillery was being placed for the purpose Of
bombarding Petersburg. There were in
dications OF a speedily approaching conflict
at Fosters position, north of the James
River. Wilson's cavalry had done great
damage to the Danvillc and Richmond and
the Petersburg and Lyuchburg Railroads.
burning the bridges and destroying the
track for many miles. On attempting to
reioin the array, they were intercepted by
a large force Of rebels, and the 9th Corps
h ID been d. patchcd to their relief.
Particulars are at hand Of the disaster
to Gen Sherman on the 9th ult 1t APP
pears that, on the morning of that day, an
assault was made upon the rebel works
along the whole line. with The object of
driving Johnston from his position at Ken
esaw Mountain The Federals charged
calamity. but could not withstand the ter
rible fire poured in upon them, and were
finally compelled to retreat, having suffer
ed loss of some 5000 men One account
states that Gen. Hooker was dangerously
wounded; while others make no mention
Of such an occurrence, but report the kill
ING Of Gen. Harker The Nashville In
ION Of the 30th ult.. however, announced
that Gen. Joseph Hooker had died from
wounds received in the battle, and that
his remains were expected in that city on
that day.
1t is considered certain that Senator
Fessenden, though with great reluctance,
has accepted, or will accept, the position
of Secretary Of the Treasury.
The CONSUMPTION bill, as passed by both
houses Of Congress yesterday, abolishes
comutat lion; gives fifty days for volunteer
ing before 4 draft; allows recruiting in
rebel States, with the exception of Ten
ncssec, Arkansas. aud Louisiana; and fix
cs the bounty at 500 for one years ser
vice, S200 for two year, and $500 for
three years
From the Chicago Times July 9th.
On Sunday, General Grant lnade Il de-
mand for the unconditional surrender of
the rebels is as vet unknown
President Lincoln informs Gov. Sey-
mour that a rebel force Of II, 600 to 2a,Q00
has invaded Maryland, attacking Martins
burg and lIarrer's Ferry, and Is threaten
ing other points; and calls for 1900 men
from New York and 1900 from Penn
sylvania to rcpcl the invasion.
Sigel was attacked at Leetown on Sun
day, and driven from his position. Fight
ing also occurred in the vicinity of Sharps-
burg and Shcpardstown. The rebels sub
sequcntly occupied the town of Harper's
Ferry. On Monday night the forces Of
Sigel and Mulligan arrived at Maryland
Heights, upon which point an attack was
about being made by the rebels about g
o'clock last evening. A great deal Of
damage has been done by the rebels to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Congress adjourned sine die at 1890
p. NJ. an Monday The bill lcvying a
special war tax of ) per cent. on incomes
was passed; and resolution was adopted
declaring that no insurgent State shall be
allowed to cast an Electoral vote for Presl-
dent.
On the 10Th ult. the Alabama and
Kcarsage had an engagement ten miles
from Cherburg. The fight lasted nearly
two hours, and resulted In the sinking Of
the rebel vessel. The kearsage sustained
but little injury Sixty-eight of the Off
GERS and crew of the Alabama were taken
prisoners; but Sellmos and a number of
his men were saved by French and two
British vessels.
The President has issued proclamation
in relation to disloyal residents Of Ken
lucky; but the exact nature of the docu-
ment cannot be indicated, as only a portion
Of it succeeded N passing over the wires.