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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

CIxcISSATI, Sept. 29.-The Augusta Ky )
correspondent of the Gazette saws that place was
attack cd by $40 mounted rebels with two pieces
of cannon under command of brother OF John
Morgan.
The Union forces. under Col. Bradford, num-
boring 100. took refuge in houses and fired from
the windows, killing and Woundng 80 men
Among the killed were three Captains, one OF
them younger brother OF Morgan. Among
the mortally wounded was Lieut.. Col. Prentice,
son of George d Prentice
The rebels were so exasperated at their loss
that they set fire to houses and two squares OF
the town were burned.
Our loss was killed and 10 wounded. The
balance Of our forces were taken prisoners.
Subsequently, Union force from Maysville
intercepted and attacked the rebels, when they
fed in panic. The result Of the pursuit is not
kuOwn
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From BalfIm ore.

BALTIMORE, Sept 2s-The Americans special
from Sharpsburg says:
Our loss in killed and wounded in the battle of
Antie,am will be fully up to 10000 The official
figures in two corps. Summers and Hookers. are
a follows:
Summers corps-officers killed Al wounded So;
enlisted men killed $40, wounded 3 ,70s; missing
45S-tota for the corps 5.209.
Hooker's corps-Doubleday division. killed
9s. wounded 669: Rcketts's division, killed 50
wounded $50, missing l31; Meade's dv ion OF
PENNSYLVANIA Reserves. killed %, wounded 449
missing 23-total 2.6l9.
Burnside's loss in killed and wounded will be
about 600
The total loss in these three corps is therefore
o.i2s The loss in Franklin's and Bankss corps
will bring the casualties fully up TO the total sta
ted. though there may be some considerable re-
duction in the number missing.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

We have for sale the following documents
upon the issues of the day:
GovEESoR SEYNouR's SPEECH The speech OF
Horatio Seymour before the Democratic State
Convention Of New York: Who responsible for
the defeat Of the Crittenden Compromise. and
comments on the President Emancipa ion Proc.
lamation. All in one pamphlet l6 pages
Price, 81 per 100.
FAcTs FoR THE PEoPLE-A terse and forcible
review of the issues now before the country.
10 pages. Price. 81 per 100.
REPUBLICAN, CONSPIRACY TO Dissolve THE
CSoS-And the speech OF Judge McCARrY
reviewing the political blunders of the party in
power. Eight pages Price fifty cents per hun
dred
Orders promptly filled Address
ELDER. HARKxEss & BINGHAM,
IndanapOlis Indiana
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

James F. Mcdowell, candidate for Congress.
will address the people at the following times
and places.
Al Pendleton, Madison County, on Thursday
Oct 2. at O'Clock +. NJ
At Anderson. OH FRIDAY Oct. ,. at o'clock
At Alexandra. on Saturday. October 4. at /
o'clock
At Independence Grant and Madison cOun,ies)
on Tuesday. Oct 7. at O'Clock
At MELVILLE. W ellis County, October g at /
o'clock.
In jackson Township. Wells County, Oct. 10,
at o'clock.
Az Hartford CITY. Blackford County, on Satur
day. Oct. IL at ! O'Clock
At Center School House. Monroe Township,
Grant County. on Saturday. October Ill. at 6la
O'Clock =. NJ
At Ashland. Wabash County, on Monday, Oct.
ID, at o'clock.
At Lagro. Wabash County, on Monday eve
ming, Oct. Is.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From Ceuferyille.

CENTERvILLE. Va, Sept 25-The advance
division of General SigePs corps reached this
place on Monday last via Falls Church and Fair.
fax Court House. No enemy found on the road
to interpose any obstacle TO the progress OF our
troops, or to taking possession of Notifications on
their arrival here. except a few scattering horse
men. who fed before our scouts could bring their
earbines to bear upon them.
On Tuesday General Stahl reached this point
with an additional force, and he has now com
mand Of the place aud occupies the house of Mrs.
Whaley his headquarters The usual precau.
tons have been taken 10 prevent a surprise by
the enemy. and since Monday scouting parties
have been sent out daily in different directions.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. September % AT the Gait House
at about ; O'Clock this morning. a difficulty oc-
CURED between Brig Gen. JEFF c. Davis and " a
Gen Nelson. IL appears there has been diff
Guilty between the parties for some time Nelson
was in the Office OF the Gait House when Davis
approached and spoke To him. Nelson refused TO
listen 70 him and used some insulting language
Davis INN diately borrowed a pistol and follow.
ed Nelson who was going up stairs 10 his room
and whilst on the stairs shot him. the ball enter.
ing the heart Nelson afterwards walked TO his
room snd laid on "A matrass De died al
about half past o'clock
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

THE Circus Robinson aud Lakes menagerie
aud circus j. located near the corner OF Ohio and
Mississippi streets YOU turn west to the State
Far Ground. IL WAS crowded Yesterday and last
night. and il Is a good snow The display of ami
mails J. not equal to the expectations of visitors.
but the circus part the feats Of the ring. AMI the
fun OF the clowns j. FAR ahead of anything Of the
sort we have had here for some years. Alter all,
il Is the creus that We all go to see The riding.
tumbling and the tun, the trained horses and the
balancing. and all the ct eeieras that go to make
up exhibitions OF the ring. are complete under
Robinson and Lakes canvas
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

To Local ADyERTIsERs.-Occasion or tran
silent local notices will not be inserted in this
paper hereafter unless they are paid for when
handed in. and TO insure insertion must be handed
in before O'Clock p. NJ. Local notices of five
lines and under will be inserted one time for 81
cts each additional insertion of the same mat
ter % cts; marriage notices, 80 cts. funeral
notices, 81; pay required in advance Notices
for benevolent societies not exceeding five lines
insertion, % cts. The above terms will be
strictly observed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
COMM ( RCiAl.
fsTTELEsRArH.
cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI. Septeu

CNoISSATI. September %.
Flour steaiy. with fair demand at 81 l0@
4 Is FOR superfDe. % 20@4 ~ for extra, aud
a. 50G4 Is for family and fancy
Wheat ia in good request at s0@55c for red
and s9Oc@sI for white.
Corn frmer: We quote shelled at asa Gee and
ear az 3sc.
Oats held higherSb Shut no advance has been e
tablished: small sales at Sec for new and 42d 43C
for the old crop
Rive ) dull at 5sc
Barley in active demand at csc q 81. but is held
Sc higher: receipts light.
Good demand for lard, with sales Of / $40 brls
Nothing transpired in other articles in The pro
vision line
Sugar is active at LOG lie for raw and ll@l4,
fer refined
Coffee firm NJ 22d23c.
Mola,-es held at 5Od 52c for New Orleans.
Whisky advanced To 29c.
Gold advanced TO 20. silver 10 l3, and the de
mand notes to l6@I7 prem.
Exchange firm at Is premium.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

to Ere over the canal with effect At the enemy's
gunboats one Of which she bis with three ele' en-
inch shells which rendered the rebel bOat
rnsnugesble and prevented her from siea ming up
the harbor
Fort Morgan opened heavy upon the WeDona
and compelled her 20 beat hasiy retreat. She
received no injury from the shots OF the fort
which struck around her and passed over her 10 a
distance OF bali mile. showing that her distance
could not be less than three and a half a miles.
Such brilliant Reconnaissance frequently per
formed would batter 70 pieces the enemy's feet
and render Il more easy undertaking tor Farrs
CUTS heet when operations age commenced
against Mobile
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

The STATE FAR.-Yesterday morning. the
first day OF The Tenth Indiana State Fair. was
ushered in by drizzling rain. which continued
up TO noon. with shosery looking horizon in the
aiterpart of the day. The entries. consequently
were not equal to the number usua " made on
the first day. There was. however. some fine
boOded horses and neat cattle with sheep and
SWINE. and parties were present arranging foe the
arrival OF their product by the trains 10 day
Our own farmers held back on account Of the
weather. The late and evening trains brought
in great number Of people. and We are informed
that considerable machinery and stock also
rived.
To-day the gates will be open. and we antic
pate a fine collection The city il we'll filled with
visitors and II exhibitors fail 10 arrive it will he
their loss The att, ndance will be large, and our
enterprsing farmers, stock rasers, and manu-
facturefs should hurry up.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

GENERALS NELSON AND DAvIs.-Gen. Nelson
whose sudden death at the hands OF brother
officer the telegraph notices this morning,
native of Kentucky and a brother of the Hon.
Thomas Nelson, of this State. and now a
representative from this country 10 one of the
South American States Gen Nelson
naval officer and his name appears in the regis
ter Of 1862 in the list of Commanders At the
breaking out of the war he was at home in Ken
lucky and entered zealousy into the project ofor
gaming forces for the Government and organ
ling camps il his native State. He was ap.
pointed B.igadier General of volunteers. and his
first battle was with Humphrey Marsh lis forces
at PlketOn. He was soon in charge OF a division
and moved south with Gen. Buels army. His
history a division commander is familiar to all
Indiana readers He was unpopular with his sol
dieTs. for he exaeting. rude and overbearlng.
But he brave, and for that quality alone
they respected him. At Pittsburg Landing he
handled his division admirably and was every
where in the thickest of the fight. His conspicu
Gus courage was his redeeming quality, and for
that and for his devotion TO his country let US
throw a mantle over his faults.
General jefferson Z Davis is a native of Clark
county, in this State When quite boy, at the
breaking o.t OF the Mexican war, he entered
company raised by Captain ellison. and served Tor
twelve months i'm the 81 regiment. commanded
by Colonel james Lane He was at the battle
of Buena Vista. where he was distinguished for
/ that cool courage that has since eminenty
+ characterized him When the regiment was dis
banded. Captain Gibson. himself graduate OF
West Point. procured for young Davis the ap-
pointment of a cadet at that institution He
/ graduated and entered the artillery He was
with Major Anderson at Fort Sumter. and after
its fall was assigned TO duty at this place in the
quartermsster's depar; ment He appointed
Colonel of the 22d Indiana regiment. and went
. with il 10 Missouri he was soon in command of
brigade and while yet Colonel led a division.
AT Pea Ridge. or. as the rebels term II. Elkhorn.
he greatly distinguished himself. His was the
division that bore the brunt of that bloody fight
he afterwards joined Pope's army before Cornth.
anu since has commanded a division under Gen
eral Buell. General Davis married daughter of
DR.. Athon, of this city. and has many warm and
devoted friends here who admire him as a soldier
and respect him as man.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From Fortress " onr0e.

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept p The steamer ;.
r Spauldng arrived here this morning. also
did the lronsides.
The steamboat Metamora left here this after
with a flag of truce from Aiken's Landing.
she takes up four rebel officers. paroled also DR..
Johnson. Assistant Surgeon 81 New York, sent
by General Dix To aid in administering comforts
to our sick and wounded soldiers imprisoned in
that place.
The steamer John A Warner from Washing
ton arrived here this morning with 80 rebel prs-
Oners en- route for Aiken's Landing. They are
exchanged and talked spirtedy of going into the
fight again as soon as they get home. Most OF
them were taken at Manassas.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

~ On Saturday the Union Agricultural Fair
at Einburg. terminated for this year. The en-
tries OF stock exceeded those oflast year. In the
agricultural department. however, as we'll as in
the number of persons in attendance il did not
come up TO last year But this Is easily explained,
tor produce. wealth and population naturally de
pend on one another Whatever diverts the lat
ter from the paths of industry will most certainly
correspondingly deplete the produce and wealth
OF a nation; tor without labor there can be no
produce and without produce there can be no
wealth Hence the absence OF the allie bodied
men OF the country from their usual avocation nc
counts from the falling off of last year in the
number OF attendance ard the specimens of agri-
cultural products on exhibition Yet the energy
OF the Presden', Mr. Samuel Cutsnger, and his
associates in office, did much To remedy this an
ticipated disadvantage. and, considering the
times, made the Fair what NAV be pronounced a
success.
Stock from all parts of this State and from
other States exhibition. The President
Mr.. Cutsnger, and Mr.. Woodruff got premiums
on cattle.
On Friday and Saturday fast horses trotted
On Thursday night Mr.. Robert Ward and Mr.
VIM. Irwin, two accomplished gentlemen of Ed
inburgh. gave those attending The Fair magnii
cent ball
Notwithstanding the war and its incident incon
veniences and evils, the Union Fair. under the
guardianship Of Messrs Cutsinger Keifer
Thompson. Metz and Kyle, must prosper
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

We are happy to notice the return of
Lieut. ID. r. Colt, OF the llth infantry (resularsl
an accomplished officer, who is again detailed as
recruiting officer for this post. Lieut.. Colt has
been remarkably successful in this branch of the
service and If It's other officers are as faithful and
Jealous as be. the ranks of his regiment will be
rapidly filled up. We advise all who intend en-
listing to call the recruiting office of the llth
regiment in this city, where every inducement
will be offered them to engage in the service OF
their country
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

NEW l oRK, Sept. 29-Having been requested
10 read the Daily Herald, 80 far as il describes
the purposes AID dongs OF the late conference
OF Governors at Altoona, and happening TO be
the only member Of that conference now In the
city. do not hesitate say that the implications
contained in the correspondence from Altoona
are without foundation in fact. The meeting
was characterized by the most kindly feeling,
harmony OF sentiOent, and unanimity Of action
In support OF the Government in a most vigorous
prosecution OF the war for the suppression Of the
rebellion. " J. Berry. Gov. " h
The Philadelphia Mouth American SAYS rumors
are in circulation to the effect that the Union feet
has commenced an attack on Fort Morgan. be
Low Mobile.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI. September % - The Illness
Louisville correspondent saws:
JEFF. c. Davis. of Indiana. went into the Gait
House at halfpsst eight O'Clock this morning,
where he met Gen. Nelson and referred To the in
sultng treatment he had received AT his hands in
ordering him To Cincinnati. Nelson cursed him
in the most infamous manner and struck him in
the face several times. Nelson then retired a few
PAGES. Davis borrowed a pistol of friend and
advanced upon Nelson. who by this time had
gained the stairway. when Davis walked directly
to him and fired, Nelson falling into the arms of
a Captain. who was Just coming down stairs.
Everybody who witnessed the affair justihes
Davis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

Prisoners NJ Harpers Ferry beng sent 20 act 18th
f"Pe IN suppressng Indian difhculties : con
hrmed
The Maryland Home Brigade. which sas al
HArper's Ferry when h surrendered, vii not.
however. 20 out on this expedition. IS they cum.
plain that the Ted Of duty Is too far distant, and
have been transferred 70 Annapolis.
The corps Of Sigel has been largely reinforced
within TIE past fortnight and IL y whispered thai
he Is on the track Of the enemy not far IRON
Warreuton
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

AxEoDorE or BIsHoP " AUGH The late Bish-
op Waugh. OF the NJ. Z Church. when young
was eloquent. he once preached an anti-slavery
sermon There was present venerable Quaker
who addressed Mr.. Waugh At the ,lose, saving
Friend Waugh, thee breaches well against
slavery When thee comes again will thee
preach the remedyl"
be nail struck directly on the head. and
took full effect The Rev. gentleman decided
afterwards TO preach the Gospel Of Christ and le,
slavery alone. except 80 far "a preaching the
Gospel equally TO the master and the slave.
Would that ministers OF the Gospel generally
would 60 aud do likewise
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

AND THOSE CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE.
rUVHE undersigned will send free BY mail the sure
nIeans OF preventing conception. No drugs or uedi
cines kUT LArE crcui with particulars
will be any address by inco~ing two cent
stamps book containing all the knowledge referred
10. and several private receipts PArxs will be cen,
TO any address you may wish. by incos.ng me
dollar.
Medicine French PHI, viii be for one dollar ner
box. II i very sure In It's effects Address
Lock Box No go, Indianapolis.
iyls-csn 4. PotCHET
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
wS SINGER 4 co. S LETTER "A"FAM.

lily SEWING MACHINE, with all the recent improve
ments. the REST and CHEAPEST and MOST BEAUTl-
FUL Of all sewing machines. This machine will any
thing. from the running Of tuck in tarlean the max
ing Of an oveFeoat-anythng from pilot or beaver cloth
down the sofest tissue and is
ready do its work perfection. 1t fell, hem bind,
gather tuck quilt. and has capacity for great variety
of ornamental work This is not the only machine that
fell, hem, bind, and forth, but will so better
than any other machine The Letter A Family Sewing
Machine may be had in variety of cabinet
The Folding Case, which Is becO ming popular
asts implies. that can be folded box or
case which, when opened. makes beautiful subs, antia
and spacious table for the work rest upon The
of every imaginable desgnpain the wood grew
in native forest deliberately finished as art can
make them. I. NJ SINGER 4 CO.,
No. ass Broadway. New YORK
D0r Indianapolis 0fhoe-NO. Odd-Fellows' Hall
Washington street apls-dly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
From Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 29.-The special cores
poudent Of Forney's Press writing from Pensa-
cola under date of Sept 18th, has the following
items:
The steam frigate Susquehanna has been COLI
demned and will proceed home on the FIRST oppor-
tunity.
The Iroquois has had her machinery injured
and goes home soon.
The Wenona made her way through an intri-
cate passage and got into position TO enable her
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

Ice, IcE.-The greatest luxury in warm wealth
er is ice. Without il how could We endure the
heated terml Blessed be the man that invented
ice-ice in summer. Mr.. Geo W. Pitts, Yer
mont street, has the incest, ceanest and most
transparent ice which he delivers each morning
his
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

Nox CONSTANTS We are informed that Com
missioner .Siddall has instructed the draft com
missioners of the counties 10 take forty per cent
OF the conscientious scruple" personages their
enrolment lists and charge them $500 per head
II this is so il is only an act OF Justice tor those
who won't fight are always most clamorous for
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

WRIeHr's BowLISe SALOON This establish.
ment on Georgia street. i an excellent place to
pass hour ia hesthfui and pleasant recreation.
IL Is orderly and we'll conducted, and patronized
BY our bea citizens There j. an excitement
about the game OF ten-pins. as IN our younger
DAYS IL used 20 be called. that no other smuse
ment creates. aud IL cannot he called a game Of
chance Commend "a to Wnght's Bosling Sa-
loon ior an hours recreation.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

~ American watches and all other styles of
watches. together with any quantity of new and
beautiful styles OF jewelry, just received at Nc
Lene's jew elry Store. No / Bates House. which
is we'll known throughout the State as the head
quarters for bargains in such goods Strangers
and citizens would do we'll to give him a call.
3D-1
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30
The indian Troubles

ST. PAUL. MINI. September 29.-Three hun
dred Sioux Indians under Little Crow attacked
Col. Sbey's command on the 23d The battle
lasted two hours. resulting in the repulse of the
Indians, with loss of thirty killed and large
number wounded. Four whites were killed and
thirty or forty wounded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

OH BoUKsoS WHISKY purest and old
est Bourbon whisky ever brought 10 this market
il 10 be had az Duncans. on tina southwest corner
of Illinois and MARYLAND streets Wines. bran
die. gin and other liquors are also to be hac
there The Me>srs Duncan are old dealers and
pride themselves on keeping none but the best
Our friends visiting the Fair would do well to call
and purchase what they require 30 )
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

Tn GLKSSs-The Gledns and the New York
Store have become household words IN Indiana.
be palatial building where the Glenns receive
from the importers and dispose TO the consumers
such wealth OF goods i a. yell known as any
public building at the Capital Even more 80.
for more persons visit IL. Persons visiting the
fair should by all means call there and purchase
their fall and winter stocks before leaving.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

METROPOLITAN HALL There a good house
last night and "a well pleased audience at Metro
politar Hall. The company were all au fat in
their parts and everythingwent along swimmngly.
The series of entertainments this week will all be
of a light and lively cast. and Metropolitan Hall
will be the place To resort of an evening to drive
dull care away
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

~ Mrs Thompson son. at the News De
pot, north of Odd Fellows HILL. are in receipt of
Frank Leslie's Magazine for October There is
no monthly which contains more interesting mat
ter than Leslie's.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

~ The companies of the ODD regiment. Col
Williams, which have been serving in Nirgin
arrived in the city on Sunday The regiment
will be organized here for service in Kentucky.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

- 1t is understood that extensive prepare
tions making in Washington tor the 900 900
Greeley Wide Awakes who have waited for the
proclamation before springng To arms The beef
biscuit and glory await them.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

DECEASED SoLpIKKs.-The following is list
OF the names of Indiana soldiers Who died in the
general hospital in Louisville during the week
ending Friday. Sept 90:
Sept 2O-John Bottoms. CO. E. 9th: Cyrus
McClury, co. a. s2d: James (. Drake. CO. c.
60th.
Sept 22-Cornelius Lucy, CO. c. 5lst. Lieut.
( J. Davis. 18th
Sept. 25-w ills Bruster. CO II. S0th.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-30

IT, Our friend W ". johnson yesterday
showed US some bols OF cotton raised by himself
which. far We can judge. good any
RAISED in Dixie.