The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-03-05
THE STANTON EXCITEMENT.
Dispatches from Washington to
Is Springfield, and Vice Versa.

dispatches from washington to
81. Springfield, and Vice Versa.
Springfield Qn) Correspo eence of the St. Louis Re
publican.
DISPATCHES FROM WASHINGTON.
washington, Feb. 24-3:10 n. NJ.
Mr. Stanton is still in possession ofthe war
office Beefsteak and onions sent in for his
repast.
3:45-He complains bitterly of a lack of
suitable conyenie:ces in his present quar-
tcrs A squadron of cavalry has been dis
patched to Grants quarters for the soup 'tu
reen.
"A. M.-The turecn has arrived, and is
sen. in.
4:25.-Gen. John A. Logan has determined
to call force from Springfield, ILL.,; the fol
lowing warriors have peen telegraphed for ::
Gen. John Cook, J. G.. Weber, Gen. Thorn
as, S. Mather, Gen. James Rea, Gen. Mason
Brayman, Col. john NJ. Snyder, Col. Speed
Butler, Col. William Crowell, Maj. W. Bail
hache, and Capt. Ike Keys. These are order
ed to parade in light marching order, with
three days rations, tax paid
4:30--Gen Grant has been sent for. He is
visibly affected by something. He declines to
speak until Washburne comes.
4:40-Senator Yates made some some G.
marks ito he troops, cxhorting them to stand
steady.
4:45-Emboldencd by the nerve of his
friend, Mr.. Stanton declares he will perform
the duties of the Office at all hazards,
and has drawn six months. pay in
advance.
8, m.-Senator Yates occupied the side
walk in front of Wizards. A large depot of
picked cabbage is within hailing distance.
He urges Stanton to maintain his position.
5:5-Wilts ShacfTer, Gen. Hurlbut and Bill
Church are in line of battle in Wizards bar
room. Bob Ingcrsoll is within supporting
distance. Joe Forrest refuses to muster. He
says he has joined the temperance society for
good. Under it he can take drinks only DC
casionally.
5:10-Senator Yates declares lie sees one
or more " flaming giants in boots"
5:15-Congressman Cullom has just rushed
into uncle Thad's quarters. He offers tie
last man, a sick negro, and the last dollar, a
white chip of the reign OF Pharaoh.
5:20-A dispatch has just been received
from Gen. John Pope He says his headquar-
tiers are still in the saddle, and that lie has
this morning captured %, 500 rebels, rs siege
guns, Is batteries of field artillery, and killed
a squaw. The general has been offered the
position of Washington correspondent of the
| Now yori, Herald. letter fromsthe late
president certifes his fitness and ability for
position.
525-Senator Yates began forward move
ment up Pennsylvania avenue. In emulation
of Gen Banks Red river campaign, his COM
missary stores were dcployed to the front.
The march proved unsteady, and Yates fell
back on his base.
530-Nr. Seward says the affair will be
over in 90 days He has just finished cable
gram of 5,65a words to each plenipo in Eu-
rope.
establishment increased by the proposed
| removal Of the soup-tourecn from the war-of-
fee Thomas says lie has a military order
from the president, and is determined to car
ry it out This indicates unpleasant business.
While these divers dispatches came
from the national capital, others went
thither from the Illinois capital thus:
Gen. John A. Logan:
All right. Stand by Stanton whatever
may be the end. IN. Haynie.
Gen Logan
We have aeceiyed the news Of the STAN
ton imbriggle. Keep up the imbriggle ;
it will help the nominee for governor.
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