Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-09-11
Geleerapbit Qelus.
From Wn.hington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. GA dispatch from the
chain bridge says Capt. Strong of the Wisconsin
ID regiment had narrow escape this morning.
He was on picket duty three miles in front of our
lines the Virginia side of The river opposite the
chain bridge; being mounted and in advance of
his men he suddenly surrounded and taken
prisoner BY six rebels composed of four infantry
and two cavalry. After taking him short dis
lance to the rear they demanded his pistol. Think
ing this his only chance of escape, he drew his re-
vOlver, fired and shot two of his captors; then
putting spurs to his horse he started for camp on
full run. The remainder of the party fired up
on him, one ball passing through his canteen,
another through his coat grazing the skin and a
third through his left cheek passing out of his
mouth; nevertheless he made his escape and is in
camp this afternoon ready again to enter upon his
duty. Captain Strong fought bravely at Bull
Run.
]. II. Gordon, the rebel leader of the lower
House of the Maryland Legislature, who was ar
rested some days since at the Relay House, was
released from custody. He took an oath of al
legiance to the Government of the United States
to support the Constitution in good faith, not to
take up arms against the United States or to give
by letter or otherwise any aid or Information to
its enemies.
The accounts of Robert ]. Scott, Consul at
Rio Janeiro, are before the Fifth Auditor
for examination. is successor, Mr.. Parsons,
writes that he found the Consulate swept of every
thing of value. Scott even took $500 oil runds
for the relief of seamen.
Brig. Gen. Buell., of California has arrived and
will soon be assigned command.
The TTibune's correspondent says:
Baron E. Won VegeShauk, Swedish officer
who distinguished himself in the war of Schles-
wig Holsten, has offered his services to the Gov
eminent He brings letters from the King OF
Sweden recommending him to its favorable con-
sideration.
Inquiries at the Governmental Departments by
the reporter of the associated press have elected
only the fact that the Government is not in pos
session of any reliable information of the death OF
JEFF. Davis. 1t is thought that if such was the
fact certain information would have reached this
city by way of Louisville. At the present writing
no credence is placed in the rumors.
Purser Gallagher, of the Washington navy
yard is defaulter for 5000 600. 1t is said he
lost the largest part in lotteries.
WASHINGTON Sept THE proprietor of IA
no bank was arrested yesterday, it being reported
that paymaster in the navy who is detained here
in custody has been patronzing his establishment
by large adventures.
The various other gambling houses, principally
on Pennsylvania Avenue, were closed at an
early hour lact night, probably from a fear that
their business would be interrupted or suspended
by the Government.
Reports from various points ON the Virginia
side of the Potomac represent that all was quiet
last night and this morning.
Our forces near Alexandra found six brass siS
Founders yesterday buried in the ground shor
distance from the railroad station. They were
taken to Fort Ellsworth