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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
LATER AND OFFICIAL.

LATER AND OFFICIAL.
WAsHISGToS, Jan. IL.
To Major Gen. Dix:
The following official dispatch has just
been received at this Department:
"HraporANrEns Forces on FEDEEAL)
PoiSr. y. g.. Jan. 10.
riu FORTRESS MoSRoE. Jan. l..
ITO Brig. Gen. j. A. Rswlins:
"GENERAL--I have the honor 10 report
that Fort Fisher was carried by assault
this afternoon and evening. by General
Ames' division. and the 81 brigade Of the
lst division Of the Saith Army Corps, gall
lantly aided by battalion Of marines and
seamen from the navy. The assault was
preceded by heavy bombardment from
the fleet, and was made at $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon. when the first brigade,
Curtis, Of Ames' division. effected a
Judgement upon the parapets. hut full pos
session of the work was not obtained till
10 o'clock at night. The behavior of
both officers and men was most admirable.
All the works south Of Fort Fisher are
now occupied by orr troops. We have
not less than 1920 prisoners. including
Gen. Whiting and Col. Lamb, the com
mandsns OF the fort.
II regret TO say that our loss is severe,
especially in officers. l am not yet able
to form any estimate of the number of cas-
ualties. ALFRED Terry,
"Brevet Major Gen. Com.
Another dispatch estimates the prison
ers captured al $500. and the number OF
guns at seventy two.
FoRTREss MONROE, Jan. l7--The
steamer Atlantic. just arrived from Will
mington. confirms the capture Of For,
Fisher and the works on Federal point.--
Our losses were heavy. Two ID inch guns
burst on the monitors. We captured a.
bout $500 prisoners.
(Signed) c. \. Dana.
Assistant Secretary of War.
ADMIRAL PORTER'S DISPATCH.
WAsHIsoros. Jan. l7.-Tbe Depart
ment has received the following from off
Fort Fisher.
JANUARY Is. 1s65.--Tslegraphei from
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 18th, to Hon.
Gideon Welles. Sec'y OF the Navy.
SiE--Fort Fisher is ours. 1 send q
bearer of dispatches with brief account OF
the affair
General Terry is entitled to the highest
praise and the gratitude of his country.
for the manner in which he has conducted
his part of the operations. Our co-opers
ton has been most cordial. The result is
a victory, which will always be ours when
the army and navy go hand in hand. The
navy loss in the assault was heavy. The
amy loss is also heavy.
(Signed) ID. ID. Porter.
Rear Admiral Commanding.
The Commercial Advertiser, in an arti-
Gle on the deferses of Wilmington. says:
"Fort Fisher has ~ guns. Fort Caswell
has 81 guns, Fort johnson 10, Fort St.
Philip 9, and other works estimated at 80.
The total number of guns is 20S. We
may consider the capture of all these
works now foregone conclusion. Those
south of Fort Fisher are cut off. and must
surrender upon demand, while those above
cannot hope to resist. upon the approach
of our rieet and army"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
FROM ST. LOUIS.
Proclamation of Freedom. Great
Rejoicing at St. Louis.

ST. Louis, Jan. 14-Gov Fletcher has
issued n Proclamation Of Freedom. in ac-
cordance with the ordinance of the Con-
vention which declares all men free. ami
rejoices that Missouri is enrolled among
the Free States Of the North. a military
procession took place this afternoon to es-
cort the battery to the place where a mill
tary salutc was fired as ordered by Gen.
Dodge. The whole city is dressed in flags.
and illumination is quite general. Fourth
street is in blaze. Fireworks are plenti-
fully exploded, and the rejoicing is al
most unanimous. Strange to say. the
Custom House has no flag upon its flag
staff. This building is occupied by Clay
bank Collector. Postmaster. and Judges.
Tie omission causes surprise aud NORTH
catitn.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
Governors Message.

The greater portion of our space to-day
is occupied with the Governors last Nes-
sage TO zine Legislature. 1t is an able
Stses paper. and though lengthy will be
read by every one who takes proper in.
tcrest in State affairs, or who wishes to
keep posted in the current history o. the
times. IL is duty which every man
owes TO himself az we'll a. hrs country to
read such documents carefully in order
to qualify himself 80 discharge the duties
Of a free American cai,en understanding.
10
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

DEATu OF MEaREEz OF TIE HousE.-
We learn from the Indianapolis journal
Of Monday that the Hon. Nelson G.. Shat
fer, member Of the House Of Represents
tiyes from Fulton county. died about ten
o'clock, the night previous, at the board.
ing-houss kept BY Joseph Potter. N,s. &c
AMI % West New York street. Mr.. Shat
fer was in bad health when be came to
the city to take his seat. and we are in
formed bed not been able to visit tue
Houss At all. His wife reached the city
Saturday, and wss with him when be died.
His remains will be taken to his late home
for iaternens.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

vice., and created profound feeling of
sadness. Shortly after noon the church
bells of the city and suburbs were toled.
Mr.. Everett's funeral will take place at
noon on Thursday, in the First Church.
Rev. Rufus Ellis. pastor. It is presumed
the State and city authorities will take
part in the obsequieS of this great and
good man.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

The Richmond Wing says that Engl AMI
has no ships that could encounter the Yam
KEGS with any present success, and con-
cludes that It is hardly worth while to
think Of returning to English vassalage.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

All has been quiet in the Army Of the
Potomac with the exception of slight
dash OF the rebels on portion Of our pick
ct line on the night Of the Sth. Nine men
were captured. The undertaking was de-
signed to secure blankets and provisions,
but the assailants were hardly rewarded
for their pains.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

THE WAR WILL END WITHIN THREE
NosTiiS The New York Herald sees in
recent articles in the Richmond papers in
the present military situation strong proof
that the rebellion is near its end. 1t pre-
diets the end of the war within three
months.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
,nnection with this matter.

The President has approved the joint
resolution rendering the thanks of the
people and Congress to Major General
w. T. Sherman aud the officers and SOL
diers Of his command. for gallant con-
duct in his late march through Georgia.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

The Kentucky Legislature has elected
Hon. James Guthrie as United States Sen
ator for six years from the 4th OF March
next, as successor Of Mr.. Powell.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
Finding his Level.

Some Of Mr. Packard's friends in this
county feel somewhat mortified at his
having consented to be candidate for
such iaenial Office as Dooikeeper Of the
Senate. They seem to think it was q great
stoop or condescension on his part. but.
doubtless, he does not. He knows his
own capacity better than any one else
He probably reasoned thus: that IL he
could get to be Doorkeeper it would pay
better than Representative. which is the
controlling principle with Kim. so far IS
Office is concerned. for which he possesses
al iasstiatiabls thirst. but If he cannot get
. fat one will take lean one, trusting to
his ingenuity, (ssme would call it disbon-
sstY. but that is rather plain Saxon, which
none but blunt old fogies use. TO make q
good thing out Of it. Besides, be thought.
doubtless, in addition to making a big
thing out Of the Doorkeepership. by ap.
pointing his little nephew one of the pages
and making the others agree to divide
their salaries with him before he appoint
ell them. he might make a respectable
Doorkeeper, but representative. never
Having tried til, latter. anil signally fail.
ing to prove himself any thing more than
an &C., even in the estimation Of bis
warmest friends. he wisely concluded to
to seek for something better sui;el 10 his
capacity. thereby proving that he has .
better appreciation of the fitness Of things
than some are willing to give him credit
for;-however, it may be possible that the
money he saw in the Doorkspership was
the only motive that influenced him to
stoop, like the eagle when he desceuds
from his aerie on the lofty mountain crag
into the valley. when be essays to capture
. haze. to satisfy the hunger of her young
brood His ambition at one time was Of
the most lofty character. In conversation
with intimate friends he could MT refrain
from intimatinS TO them that he expected
SOulo Wy Oc NONcAuOI vi anu
after that L. ). Senator for the balance of
his life. What produced such modiica-
ton Of his lofty aspirations we are unable
to surm;se, unless It was the result Of tie
recent elections. consignisg as il did so
many rebel sympathisers like himself to
the grave OF infamy and eternal despair.
lie reminds us of the bird called the buzz
card. which flies high but lights low.
Having failed to secure single crumb
at indianapolis. the gentleman has return
sd home looking somewhat down in the
mouth. or like be had experienced some
severe disappointment, breaking his heart
Unto little Bits" His friends, we under
stand. have held consultation and con-
cluded, as he can no more live out Of office
than fish can out of water, 10 run him
for township Trustee or Constable next
spring. lie. perhaps. has capacity suffi-
Gent to discharge the duties Of either.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

The Calf House. Louisville. Ky. was
recently destroyed by fire. Some lives
are known TO have been lost, as the re-
maine CT two bodies have already been
discovered in the ruins. Many narrowly
escaped Loss estimated at 81 900, 900.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

LEGIsLArIvE.--We intended TO give /.
brief summary of Legislative proceedings
this week, but il is crowded out. Mex,
week. however, wo will endosvor TO inform
eur readers of the most important business
transacted by our Legislative savans at
Indianapolis.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

Gen. Butler has been removed and or
t.ered to Lowell. Massachusetts,. General
Ord succeeds to the command fthe army
Of the James temporarily.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

The n. Y. Times correspondent says
the President has been notified by Gen.
Sherman that the Georgia authorities de-
sire to return to the Union. Il is surmised
that Stanton's visit 30 Savannah has some
connection with this matter.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

The Missouri State Convention has
passed the following ordinance OF emanci.
patton by o vote Of sixty to four:
BE Il ordained by the people Of the State
of .Nsso~ri, in Conventions assembled. Tha,
hereafter in this State there shall be Meth
Or slavery nor involuntary ssrviiude. ex.
ceps in the punishment of crime whereof
the party shall hsve been duly convicted.
and all persons held to service or labor rs
slaves are hereby declared free
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

REsIcxED.--L John Pickerl, of the
10th U. S. G. l.. has resigned on account
Of i'll health, and returned to his home in
this county, after being in service over
three years.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
CAPTURE OF TT. FISHER.
1000 PRISONERS AND II
GUNS CAPTURED.
BLOCKADE RUNNING STOPPED.
Our Loss 600 Killed and Wounded.

Brilliant Combined Land and Naval At.
tack-Oficial and News Reports of the
Achievement.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
PREMIUMS IN GOLD

A an additional inducement TO Subscribe early,
We shall distribute among our Subscribers large
list ofvaluable Premiums, relying upon an extra
ordinary large Subscriptio List to compensate US
20. our lberality. The Premiums will consist OF
valuable Souvenirs of the Golden Wealth of the
Pacific States, and will be as follows
D' To any person sending us One Hundred
Paying Sub ;criptions, we will send them inuafdi-
atciy Twenty and Ten Dollar Gold Piece, Cal
ifornia Coinage; and an extra Copy of the PACIFIC
MONTHLY for Year, free.
TITO any person sending US Fifty Paying Sub
scribers, we will send, immediately, n Ten and a
Five Dollar Gold Piece, and an extra Copy of the
PAcIFIc MONTHLY for 4 Year free.
ITO any person sending MS Twenty five Paw
in. Subscribers, we will send, Immediately, Five
Dollar and Two-and haIfDollar Gold Piece, and
an extra Copy of the Pacific monthly for a
Year, free.
D'To any person sending us Ten Paying Sub
scrbers, we will send, Immediately 4 Three Dollar
Gold Piece, and an extra Copy of the Pacific
MONTHLY for Year, free.
ITO any person sending US Five Paving Sub
scrptons, we will send an extra Copy of the Pa
clFIc MONTHLY for Year, free.
U5-We arc, also. having made. large quantity
Of Valuable PRESENTS and KEEPS AXES for
Single Subscribers, who send direct to the Office.
The Presents and Souvenirs consist of Ladies'
Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Sleeve
Buttons, exc; ara O'elltienens Breast rms, r III
ger Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Settings for
Cane Heads, etc, made from California and Neva-
d. Gold and Silver bearing Quartz and Ore Crys-
talizcd Quarts Jewelry, Commonly known as Cali.
fornii Diamond Jewery.) The Gold and Silver
bearing quartz and Ore from which these Souvenirs
are made is from the celebrated GOULD g. CURRY
and Ophir Mines of Nerada, and will be valuable
as McmentOs, we'll rs beautiful in Appearance
and Design. EVERY REGULAR SUBSCRI
Der. as above, TO the Pacific MONTHLY, will be
entitled to one of these Articles Tor every sub
scrpton standing opposite their names on our
books.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

New York, Jan. II Fort Fisher was
captured on the 18th instant. Our loss is
about 500. There was seven hours severe
fighting
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

L,LELr returned from four years tour round
the world, and having, since their return, given
sIxTY-Tw0 SUCCESSFUL CONCERTS in the city of New
York; thirtv-sx in Boston; thirteen in Baltimore
sixteen in Washington: also, visited many of the
principal cities OF the Western States in all of
which their Concerts have been attended by the
largest, most fashionable and delighted audiences
that ever greeted musical artists, would now res
pectfully announce one of their highly popular
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS as above.
Admission 30 cents-Chidren % cents. Com
mcnces a. x O'Clock.
During their sojourn in foreign lands, the con
ccrts of the ALLrcHAHIASs were honored by the ut
tendance of hundreds ofthousands of delighted lis
teners-kings, Queens, Mobiles, and the most dis
tnguished men Of the age patronized their enter
tanments. and avished upon them III: mos: Hat
tering demonstrations of approval.
J. VI. BOULARD, Manager,
DIG WALDRON, Agent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
A CARD TO THE LADIES'
DIR. DUPONCO'S
GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS,
FOR FEMALES.
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NJ F A L Ii L e

IN CORRECTING IRREGULARITIES, REMOVING
DISTINCTIONS OF THE MONTHLY TURNS.
FRoM wHATEyER CAUSE, AND ARE
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PREVENTATIVE.
And the "only sure ami CERTAIN REMEDY
for al those affecting lsints 30 peculiar 10 the
sex, whether married or single"
These Pills are nothing new, bat have been us
cd by the Doctors for many years. both in France
and America, with unparalleled success in every
case; and he i urged by many thousand ladies'
who have used them. to mike the piils public for
alienation of those suffering from any Irregular
ties whatever, well to prevent an increase Of
family whore health will not per nit it. Females
peculiarly situated, those supposing themselves
so, are cautioned agains using these pills while in
That condition. rs the proprietor assumes no rcspon
slbiity aftor the above admOnition. although their
nldnesS would prevent any mischief 10 health.
otherwise the Pills are recommended. Full and
explicit directions accompany each box.
5000 BOXES HAVE BEEN SOLD IN TWO
YEARS.
Ten thousand boxes sent by letter. both by myself
and agents, 10 all parts OF the world, TO which
swers have been returned IN which ladies saw
nothing like the above Pills have been known since
the SCIENCE OF MEDIC Ne DAwNED UroS Tux
WoRI IN REMOVING OB>rRrcrIoN Nd REsToR-
ING NATURE TO IT'S PROPER CHANNEL,
CluietinS the nerves and bringing back the "rosy
coGr CT health 10 the check of The most delicate
PRIcE 100 PER Box. SIX BorTLTs roR $500
Sold by all Druggists, ana bay Dr. T. A. LEMON.
sole Agent for Plymouth Ind.
Ladies by sending him 81 90 can have the pills
sent (confdentialiy) by mail, free OF postage, to
any part of the city or country.
q. T. Lacey General Travelling Agent for the
western States. l67 Dcarbon Street. Chicago. IL.
GEORGE r. TRIALS Sc Co. sole Agents
for Warsaw, Ind
n B. None genuine unless the Box is signed
SD HOWE. Tn7-ly
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

. a u II I q NJ /!
DTWrite your Name, Post Office. County and
State, to where YOU want the PACIFIC MONTHLY
sent, Plain aud Distinct.
Ia Register all Letters containing Money; or,
when convenient, send by Express.
pIfyour POST Office is Money Order office.
obtain n Money Order for your remittance.
GrSend none but United States Treasury Notes,
or money Bankable in New York.
TAll Letters asking Information, ETC.. to re-
ceive attention. must contain Stamp, to prepay
answer. Address all Core spondence
D. M. GAZLAY & CO.,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19
GOLDEN STATES
AND
TERRITORIES
OF THE
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DRAWING ROOM, LIBRARY,
EDITORIAL DRAWER

viii abound with selections Of Wit, Original Sto-
ries. Comic Sketches. and light Literature. culed
from garnered storehOu.e OF iun, fact and in
cidnt, aiiUrding interesting light reading matter
for the Parlor and the Fire side.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

This Department. Of the Monthly, under the I'M
mediate supervision OF McLEAN, the celebrated
Comic Dclineat0r, will be found always rich in
Wit, Merrimsnt, and appropriate Design.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-19

Having made special arrangements with Nine
DEMoREsT, 4T3 Broadway, New York, for contri-
buttons to our Fashion Department, We call the
attention of the Ladies to the same, and commend
our Monthly 10 their notice, as containing more
information in regard to Dress and the Toilet, than
ans other Magazine published.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
FOR, SALE.
NO. J

A large and coInmodious DIV ELLING
HOUSE, With all the modern improvements,
all in good condition, with every necessary
outbuilding; with Fnteen Acres of Land :;
large Lawn, beautifully laid out. This pro-
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OF Elkton. ON Main street. Such property
Is seldom in the market, and is well worth
the attention Of any one wanting Gesirabl,
residence, combining all the advantages Of
town and country. Price $4,000. Terms
accommodating
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11

FARM OF So ACRES, in high stat,
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II acres prime Woodlands balance in seven
fields, all under good fencing with variety
OF choice Fruit. Price, $1,000. Terms easy.
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such as
Ready Made BonnctS and Hats,
Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers and Laces,
Grape, Grcnadue and Lace Wells,
Rolls and Hair Balls. French Hair Water.
falls, Hair Crmpcrs and Fancy Combs. Hair
Oil. Pcrtumery and Lilly White, Fancy
Ruiiiing Of all kinds. Fancy Buckles and
Belts, Embroidery and Founcing Plain and
Fancy Nets, Buttons and Trimmings Beads
in great variety, Fancy Ornaments, Floss
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line.
No efforts will be spared to please every
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to all those tavoring me with their patronage.
Elkton, oct I, 1865.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11

~ y. BROWN BRO have just received
Il large supply OF well made and latest style
Mems Over Coats,
Mems Business Coats.
Mems Pants and Vests
Boys over Goats.
Boys Sack Coats,
BOYS Round Jackets.
Boys Pants and Vests
with full supply
Flannel Shir and Drawers.
which they propose to sell AS cheap they can b.
b,ught in any Of the cities.
Also. large supply If the best
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES
Nov /, 1865 in this county
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11

THIS is to civ" notice, that the subscriber
1 of Cecil county. hath obtained from the
Orphans Court of said county. letters
Te>tInrntary ON the personal estate OF
Daniel Brown late of said county. deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased. ale hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof duly aut hen.
ticatcd. on or before the 29lh OF September
1866 they may otherwise, by law, be eXclu.
ded from all benefit OF said estate All per
SONS indebted to said estate are requested t.
make immediate payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Dc.
tobcr 1863. ELLIS 6. CHANDLER.
Executor of Daniel Brown dee d,
Tes'--CnALKLEY i. CUTLER, Reg.
oct II, lSGJ-Gw
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11
TO SOLDIERS.

SOLD1ERS who enlisted in 1861, 1862 ami
- bet~een tie LIST dny Of AP"H nnd The l4'h
dny Of Dcccmber, 1861, will hear of something
to their interest, Ny addressing the undersigned,
enclosing stamp for answer.
WIN. Z. EATON & CO..
2U2 W. Baltimore street.
Oct %, 1SGb-iw Baitimo, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-11-11

FARM Of 80 aures, good land on the road
leading from Elklon to the Blue Ball: rood
frame Dwelling House and Kitchen, StnhIing.
Granary, corn cribs and Hay Barracks thriving,
Young Apple and Peach Orchards with rood
fencing Psice, $2,H0. Terms easy.