Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-02-23
THE REPUBLICAN
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PLYMOUTH IND,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1865
The News.

ue H'stsi1taie OF the Siorious young
bsnte OF Nevada hare ratified the Consti.
sntienal Amendment. only two votes be-
Ing m the negative. Guns were fired in
honor OF the event. The Amendment
passed on the 10th.
The Savannah correspondent OF the
New York Tribune gives o most painful
account OF the suffering among our sol
'liers in that city. 1t is said theirs are
1850 of them in hospitals there, weak and
dying OF fever, wounds and chronic disr-
rhea, 2iteously begging their surgeons to
supply them with something they can eat.
Hon. William 4 Buckingham has been
nominated for Governor Of Connecticut.
and Robert Averill for Lieut.. Governor
Gov. B-'has already been elected six times
70 fill that position.
The Richtnonl papers confirm the re-
port Of Sherman's occupation Of Branch.
vile after three days fighting; also. the
occupation of Columbia. the capitol of
the State. by the Federal forces, after
feeble resistance. and the evacuation OF
Charleston. the nest of treason, by the
rebel forces. We hope the place will be
laid m ashes and sown with salt ten feet
thick, or given to the heirs of those who
have fallen in defence Of their country du-
ring the war. The present owners should
at least be driven out and never again be
allowed to enter their dwellings,. Snch
an example is needed for the benefit Of fu-
ture mslcon;ents-and to insure the future
peace OF the country. No event since the
breaking ont OF the rebellion has caused SO
much JOY among loyal men and women as
the evacuation of this mes. of treason, but
IT'S total destruction by fire would afford
them infinitely more satisfaction.
Since the above was in type we have re.
seived confirmation Of the evacuation OF
the city by the rebsls. The Union force,
entered aud took possession on the 18th
Previous to their leaving the rebels fired
tho upper part OF the city by which Co.
600 bales OF cotton were burned and it
was supposed before the fire could be sub
duel. two thirds of the city would be des-
tToysd. thus saving our troops the trouble
A fearful explosion occurred in the VIII
mington depot IN Charleston by which
several hundred citizens los, their lives
The bnilding wa, used for com niissary
purposes. The old flag was again hoiste
over Fort Ssmter at nine o'clock on the
morning of the 18th. by detachment sent
10 tass possession. amid deafenng cheers
The rebels also destroyed their Rams
and other vessels in the harbor. and spi-
ked ali their gins. 200 in number, which
they left bchinl, bu: a considerable
amount OF ammunition fell into our hands
Oaly few prisoners. who purposOly hid
tbsmselvss in the city. were captured.
II 10 reported ths, General Scbofsld
has landed with the 23i Corps at Mason
boro. North Carolina. above Fort Fisher.
and has already besisged Wilmington.
The President. Il is rumorei, has re-
leased Roger A. Pryor. on parole. and or
dered him to report to Hon. John w.
Fcrney. a, Washington.
The rebel flag OF truce steamer Allison.
while returning to Richmond, ran against
. torpedo in the James river. and wrecked
herself. She had 2l3 packages on board
mo,tly belonging to the State Of Indiana.
and consisting of blankets which were be-
ing seat to our prisoners in the South.
President Lincoln mas issued procla-
nation calling together the United States
Senate in extra session on the 4th of March
next. The session is called merely for the
purpose oil having that body act in Exec
stivs session upon the Presidents Cabi.
net and other nominations
Gold closed a. New York on Tuesday
.. 2ol4.
Destructive Fire at COrVdOu. Ind.