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ed 2.40O men and four ls-pound howitxer. Our
force was 400 men and two howitzers- We made
aDarrow escape.
A letter from Pattonsburg, North Caroliua. %
the Richmond Wing saws: TIE Nashville was
taken 10 sea by Lieut.. VIM. G. White. and that
she was taken 70 Charleston TO be delivered 90
her new owners.
The Richmond Wing contains news from
Yorktown that Gen. Magruder Nth his staff Was
at the Lee House, near Lees mills. on Sunday
and came near being captured or killed by sen.
Keys. The horse OF one Of his staff was killed
under him in his fight by shell.
On Monday JEFF Davis addressed some wound
ed soldiers and said he intended to share their
fate on the next battlefield, ana. come veal or
woe. he would be with them. and whatever might
betide, whether victory or defeat ensued, Of ore
thing be assured them, the cause is safe, and we
viii conquer in the end.
The Richmond Whig contains dispatch an
nouncing that the rebel General GLADDEN. lost his
left arm in the battle of Sunday.
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yorktown, Va, April ll.-Gen. Mcclellan
has written letter complimenting the 9th Maine
and Berions sharp-shooters. The latter are now
doing picket duty in front Of the enemy's works.
Captain Spaulding. of the Attn Michigan.
verely wounded on Thursday by shot IN his
shoulder.
YoRKrowS. Va. April l3.-on Friday about
300 of the 18th New York volunteers on picket
duty were attacked by rebel regiment. They
retIeated. having several killed and wounded
Later in the day the rebels advanced in consider
able numbers from another point, driving in our
entire picket and burning dwelling which had
been used by our troops
During both skirmishes we had three men
slightly wounded. ..r rf f
The 57th and GID Pennsylvania regiments had
a skirmish with the enemy on Friday, in which
we had two killed and four wounded.
A balloon was sent up from the rebel lines
this morning for the first time.
The weather and roads are improving.
There firing on either side yesterday.
The army is engaged in preparations for advanc-
ing.
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two days. and Assistant Secretary Harrington is
acting in his absence
The immense. hsci of transports now lying at
anchor of Alexandra having been chartered by
the Government TO convey troops and munitions,
not being longer desired by the Government, will
be returned 20 their owners, thus relieving the
people of an immense daily expense.
The HeTslds dispatch says:
The cavalry of General Banks occupied War
renton Yesterday. The rebels abandoned the
place without firing gun. But few of the in
habitlnts remain. The country is exceedingly
beautiful. the wheat being several inches high
and the grass considerably advanced in growth.
rebel was captured yesterday by some of Gen.
Banks's men; upon his person was found bowie
knife belonging TO one of our privates. who with
three Others were missed few days since, and
doubtless either taken prisoners or shot. The
mountains are covered with snow to the depth of
several inches.
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Southern News.

BALTIMORE, April l2-The United States
gunboat Reliance arrived here this morning with
the schooner Hartford, captured off the mouth of
Wychamreo river.
copy of the Richmond Wing was found on
board of the schooner, which was furnished to
the American Ii contains the following dis
patches in reference to the battle in Tennessee,
all being dated on the 9th, and giving account of
the Sunday fight only:
BATTLEFIELD OF SHILoAH, ria CoRIyTH AND
CHATTANOOGA. April 6.-To Gen. Lopez, Adju-
tant General: We have this morning attacked
the enemy IN strong position IN front OF Pitts
burg and after a battle of ten hours thanks
to Almighty God, gained complete victory, dri-
wing the enemy from every position.
The loss on both sides is heavy, including
Commander-in Chief, Albert Sidney Johnston.
who fell CALAMITY leading his troops into the
thckest of the fight.
(Signed) g. 7. BEAUREGARD,
General Cong.
MOBILE, April Especial dispatches to the
American and Register dated yesterday afternoon
say that the battle Was fierce and furious, the en-
envy stubbornly resisting their fate, while tho
Soutberners continued TO press upon them with
resistess determination, slowly but surely rciDg
them back.
Our loss is heavy, but men in good
spirits and thoroughly warmed to the work in
sippi and louisiana troops displayed great gal
lantry. The 2lst Alabama covered themselves
with great glory, capturing two batteries. The
LIST Louisiana regiment of regulars also took a
battery.
General Bushrod johnson, one of the Fort
Doneson prisoners, who subsequently escaped, is
wounded.
Sunday Nigh. enemy are in full retreat,
and the Coniederates in hot pursuit. | write
from the enemys camps and on Federal paper
LARGE numbers of prisoners have been taken.
We expect 10 capture the greater part of the
Federal army. We are driving them back on
the river and shall kill or capture the entire
army.
The battle is still raging with terrible fury.
We have captured Gen. Prentiss and large
number of officers.
Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson fell at half past
two o'clock. One of his legs torn by shell
and mimic ball struck him in the body. He
died while calamity and steadily leading our vic
torioas troops.
Gen. Beauregard now commands the army.
He saws this is second Manassas fight. Gen.
Buell. was not in time TO take part in the action.
There is no account in the paper of Monday s
battle in which the rebels were so completely
routed.
BALTIMORE, April l2-The Richmond Whiq
of the sth has the following:
A letter has been received at New Orleans
from San Antonio announcing the fall of Fort
Craig BY unconditional capitulation. Colonel
CANDY proposed that himself and command be
permitted to depart on condition that they pledg-
ed themselves not 10 serve during the war, but
Geo. Sibley insisted on an unconditional sur
renoer. H. E4ns
\ dispatch dated Nozzle, April 9Th, save: The
enemy shelled Pass Christian Yesterday and land
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This body convened in regular session on Sat
urday night last.
The clerk read the minutes of the previous
meeting, which were approved.
PETITIONS
MIR Sebert. from property holders for grading
and graveling Michigan street, in certain local
ity.
BY Mr. Richman: From property holders on
Georgia street, for Improvement in a certain 10.
cality.
BY Mr.. Blake: From property owners on St.
Clair street, for the construction of IA bridge
across the canal.
Mr. Brown moved in amendment that the com
mittee to whom the petition referred be in
structed to inquire whether it was not the bust
ness of the canal company to repair and build
bridges.
BY Mr.. Wallace: From Dumont * Sinker,
relative to matters pertaining to gas. Referred.
By Mr.. Brown: From property holders on
Maryland street. against improvements thereon
already ordered by Council. They. in the pres
ent state of affairs. would be burdensOme. Z. &.
sanders, Jas II. Mckernan, Winslo~ ). Pierce,
Thos. A. Morris. and others. were the signers
BY Mr. CoIley: From the property holders for
the grading ami graveling of Noble street in Ger
tain localities.
Mr. Haughey, from the Committee on Fl
nance. relative TO the disposition of City orders
TO pay Lee & Larned for Steam Fire Engine
81. 73s had been paid
The same: Recommending the issuing of or
ders in favor of sundry persons Tor erroneous as
sessments Concurerl IN.
MIR Fletcher, from the Committee on Ac
counts. reported an ordinance making apprOpria-
tions To sundry persons for city services. amount
inc in all 81 959 90. Read third time. under
suspension oi rules, and passed
Mr. Metzger. from the Committee on Police
men. and recommended that none be re elected
but those who had shown themselves efficient.
+ The City Clerk reported the filing of aftiiavits
against certain deinquents for street improve
meEts. Precepts ordered.
The City Sexton reported the number of inter
ments fer the month ending April 2-I2
The Chief Fire Engineer reported rything
+ in his department IN good order. and suggested
some Improvements about the public cisterns and
/ in certain localities.
The Civil Engineer reported with regard to
street improvements and sundry bids therefor
were opened, read and referred.
The Chief of Police reported relative to the
amounts due each policeman and also the number
of arrests for the month-94 for various of
/ lenses.
ORDINANCES.
Mr. Wallace: Amending the ordinance relative
20 sidewalks, street crossings and shade trees was
taken up. The amendments permit the driving
upon any diagonal point or square
/ MrWailaces store is on the digonal and he sup
ported the measure in a mastery argument Ii
was opposed by sundry members as making ads
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from Washington

WAsHINGroS, April l2-The Iribunes dis
patch SAYS:
The Secretary of War has received informa-
ton that Huntsville. Alabama was occupied yes
terday by Gen. Mitchells forces without much
resistance.
Two hundred prisoners were taken; also fifteen
locomotives and large amount of rolling stock
captured.
Mr. Cyrus W Field arrived here this morning
direct from London, and reports that the feeling
in England and France in favor of this country is
daily increasing.
IL is said that Mr.. Field brought with him from
Europe proposals from influential capitalists TO
supply very large am cunt of war material to the
United States to he delivered in New York and
payable entirely in bonds of our Government.
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cuas over other streets Itwas also suggested
that the ordinance intended 20 license certain
individuals purchasing salt. iron, groceries. and
other matters for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb aud
Insane Asylums, hospitals and other public IN
sttutons. % do pretty much a. theypeased when
they came 90 town and brought up before the
specified wholesale and retail establishment afore-
said. There was a prospect Of the ordinance be
in lost. and therefore Mr. Wallace moved il be
referred 20 committee Carried.
Nr. hlaee's ordinance tor the grading and
graveling Of Delaware street. excspt crossings OF
streets and ALLEYS, between Ohio and New I Ork
streets, came up on third reading. Passed.
Mr. Blake's ordinance for the Improvement of
Mississippi street, between Michga aud North
streets, was passed.
Mr.. Metzger's ordinance amending the market
ordinance relative 20 the collection OF rents for
stalls, was passed
Mr.. Browns ordinance amendatory of section
~ Of the ordinance for protecting sidewalks, &c.
was. after discussion and amendment, passed.
Ordinance for the grading and graveling OF
Market street between Pogue's run and the dona-
ton line was read third time and passed, after
considerable discussion.
Mr.. Wallace offered an ordinance for the gra
ding and bowldering of Pearl street, between Ne
ridian and Pennsylvania streets. Read second
time and laid over
An ordinance for the paving with brick of the
west side OF Pennsylvania between Ohio aud
North streets, was read first and second time
and laid over.
An ordinance for the erection of lamp posts
and lighting Washington street between Missouri
and Blake streets, was read twice ~
Mr.. Seibert introduced an ordinance to grade
and gravel Michigan street between Liberty and
Noble streets. Read twice.
An ordnance WAS presented to prevent the run
ming at large Of swine in the streets, imposing
penalty of not more than So, and providing for
aud impounding unclaimed hogs. Read three
times aad passed.
Mr.. Blake presented an ordinance for the gra
ding and paving OF Illinois street between Wash
ingtOn and the first alley north. Laid over
Mr.. Richmann presented an ordinance for the
improvement OF Georgia between Noble and Ben
ton streets Laid over.
An ordinance regulating the sale of fish was
taken up and lost 4 to g.
Mr.. kaufman presented ordinance providing
for lighting Washington street between Missouri
street and the canal Laid over.
Mr.. Seibert presented ordnance providing
for the grading and paving of Washington street
between East and Liberty streets. Laid over.
Dir. Richmann presented an ordinance for the
grading and paving of Washington street between
New Jersey and East Laid over.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. McNabb: Instructing the Chief Engineer
to advertise for proposals for constructing cul-
vert at the corner OF Ohio and Illinois streets.
Adopted.
Mr. Fletcher: similar one relative to the
corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets.
Adopted. Adjourned.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
CAUTION.

same as BROWNS BRoNcHIALTRocHEs," which are
in productive Of positive injury. Many dealers
will recommend inferior preparations and lower priced
articles aordng profit themselves Ash for and
OBTAIN only "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs."
which by long experiences have proved their value having
received the sanction Of physicians generally. and tes
monias from eminent men throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs, when allowed to
dissolve slowly in the mouth, have direct influence TO
the affected parts the sedave and soothing effect to te
lining ofthe wndpipe into the Bronch aays Pull
monary irritation and gives relief in Coughs Colds, and
the various Throat which public speakers and
singers are liable febli-dly'62
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official war Bulletin.

WAR DEPARTMENT, April IL. 1862.
Colonel Arson Stsger is hereby authorized to
grant passes to the editors, correspondents and
reporters of newspapers 10 enter the lines of the
United States Army upon receiving satisfactory
proof that the person applying for such pass is
loyal, and his written parole not to publish any
information in regard to military operations that
would give aid or comfort to the enemy. Per-
sons holding such passes to be subject to such
rules and regulations as the General Command
ing may prescribe.
(Signed) EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secretary of War
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COM M RClAL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Cincinnati Mark

CIScISSATI. April II.
Flour in fair demand at 81 20(d4 % for super
fine; not much offering.
Wheat dull and prices nominal; millers con-
tend for a decline
Oats declined TO Soc and are dull.
Corn dull at 32c.
Rye at 81 0052c.
Whisky declined to I'VE and dull.
Mess pork in good demand so 50@l0 62
freely offered, so 1901 asked.
Bulk meats not offered so freely and the mar
ket is firm but quiet.
A fair demand for sides at 434@41Sc, and a
good demand for shoulders at 3 &C.
Lard firm at 7l4@73sc; held a shade higher.
Bacon sides wanted at 514c; shoulders not in
qured for; they are offered at 354c.
Groceries unchanged
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INDIANA REGIMENTS AT PTrTsBURG-A CORE
spondent OF the Cincinnati Gozetfe, writing from
Piusburg Landing, April s. says that the 9th In
diana lost 80 men; the llth Indiana 20 men. and
the oath Indiana 80 men. Nearly all these are
estimates Regiments lost far more in Sundays
fight than Mondays Numbers were butchered
In their tents in the morning surprise: and in
subsequent retreats. Through the day they were
exposed to n murderous raking of musketry and
artillery. On Monday. in our regaining ground,
We lost less. aud the rebels loss in retreating was
heavier
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Tn. BATTLE or PlrrsBuRG A correspondent
OF the. Cincinnati Gszsne. writing from the battle
ground. saws IL is utterly untrue that our loss IS
twenty thousand. rs reported from Fort Henry. or
half or one third of IT. No reasonable estimates
place our Killed and wounded at over four thou
sand. sn.. Official hgsres will be apt. in a few
dAvs. Ia reduce that Ii is equally untrue that
ths. rrel loss i forty thousand the sixth of IL
The, didn't have over sixty 30 seventy thousand
altogether in the field There is no evidence to
support the belief that they lost very greatly
heavier than We did A thousand or fifteen hun
drei more will make all the difference there
really was between their loss and ours. The
SUN and substance Of the battle ~ On Sunday
We ~ ere pushed from disaster To disaster. ill We
hrS, every division camp we had, and were driven
within half mile OF the Landing. where the
auprosch of night. the timely and of gunboats,
tremendous efforts Of our artlerists and Buell's
approach, saved Us On Monday, after nine
hou ; hard fighting. We simply regained what we
had Iost ON Sunday; only this and nothing more.
Not a division advanced half mile beyond the
old camps on Monday. except Lew Waliace's.
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OFFICIAL war Bulletin.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE Secretary of
War makes public Acknowledgements to the Gov
ernors of Indiana and Ohio. and the Board of
Trade of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, for their
prompt offers of assistance for the relief of the
officers and soldiers wounded in the late great
battle on the Tennessee river. Their offers have
been accepted.
1t is understood that similar humane and pa
triotic service mas been rendered by other cities
and State authorities and which have not been
reported to the Department but are thankfully
acknowledged (Sgned)
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Sec'y of War.
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From Yorktown.

NEAR yorktown, April l2.-The sun shone
brightly yesterday.
The rebels continue to fire with artillery upon
our pickets Our guns never reply.
The reaels have been greatly reinforced in the
last few days. On Thursday several vessels
were seen to land troops at Yorktown and also
from Norfolk by James river.
A balloon reconnaissance was made bv Gen.
Porter which shows that the rebels have mate
ralv strengthened their works since our advance
and mounted new cannon.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-14

tE- Drs. Athon. Wiley and Riddle. by the re-
quest Of Governor Morton, left the city on Sat
ur,lay last for Winchester. Washington, York
town. Fortress Monroe and all other points east
where there may be sick or wounded Indiana sol
diers with instructions To attend to all their wants
and see to the removing such OF them home as
are found able to travel Daring his absence DIR:
Athon has lett his patients in charge OF Dr. Gas
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~ Squire Lynch Of the firm of Lynch &
Keane. has just returned from New York with a
large stock of seasonable dry goods. Among
other articles will be found the latest and most
improved styles OF hoop skirts, something differ
ent from aLy which have ever been brought to
this market. Capt MIriarty. one of the most
accomplished OF statesmen, will be happy to show
the new goods 10 his friends and the rest OF wo
mankind Look out for the sign to the big hoop
skirt, West W ashngton street.
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Frsn. Banssmere.

BALTIMORE. April l3.-An Old Point letter
brings no later news, except il was thought thAt
the herrimas was aground near Sewall's Point.
This Is only surmiss- The other rebel se.ssls
are moving about. = 80 arrnra
At five O'CLOCK in the afternoon The Meuimac's
position was unchanged, and from the tide being
low and tugs about her. it looks pretty certain
that She Is Acround.
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LOUISVILLE. April l3-The steamer Minneha-
ha arrived to-day with about two hundred and
forty prisoners. one-fourth Of whom are rctels.
A wounded officer reports that George ".
johnson. Provisional Governor Of Kentucky,
had his horse shot under him Sunday while acting
in Breckinridges staff and Was himself killed on
Monday when fighting in Steele's company Of
the 4th frebell Kentucky
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-14

CALLISANs, IS EAST WASHINGTON STREET -
At this establishment, daily thronged by the
ladies. the second spring consienmeuts of beau
tiful AID fashionable goods are now being re.
ceived The most elegant fabrics are displayed
upon the counters TO the admiration of all visit
ors Superior as these goods are. this enierpris-
ing house having superior facilities for buying
East. afford them at he very lowest figures. To
our fair readers se would respectfully saw. read
CsIIinan's advertisement in this mornings Sen
find. and call upon him when out s-shopping
these bright and beautiful spring days
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-14

Ia The remains of Major Arm. who fell at the
battle of Pittsburg, reached Evansville on the
Commodore Perry, on Friday night last. and
were taken to Montezuma Capt. Harvey. of
the 3ist, major Arms regiment,) also fell in this
battle. OF these two heroes who have sealed
their devotion to their country with their life's
blood, the Evansville Journal says:
with Major Arn we were intimately acquant-
cd. and more gallant aud noble hearted young
man and officer we never knew. Capt. Harvey
also highly esteemed"
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NV YoRK. April l3.-Port ROYAL advices Of
the 7th state that an Assault gill BE made on
Savannah tomorrow Our picket we're within
eight miles of he cify. Other important move.
ments are about transpring.
A special 70 the Mercury says there are not
1000 rebels between Gordonssilie and Richmond.
The ksppahannock riyH Is very bigA.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-14

BowLISs SALoox.-Mr. II. G. Wright has re
sumed the proprietorship of the Bowling Saloon
on Georgia street, between Illinois aud Meridian,
and has reftted and elegantly decorated it
throughout 1t is one of the most agreeable
places OF resort in the city, and gentlemen daily
and nightly enjoy the heaithful and reinvigora-
ting games at this establishment. No liquor is
sold on the premises, and everything is kept in
the most perfectly gentee style. l4lw
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e Some fifteen or twenty rebel officers, cap.
tured at Island No. 10, passed through the city
night before last on their way to Columbus, Ohio.
and Fort Warren. OF the number, we are told,
was Gen. Mccall and staff. Some two hundred
more had, We understand, arrived at Terre Haute
and will probably be pushed forward with like
dismtch
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70 Col. Craft. of the 3lst Indiana, acting
Brigadier General, received wounds at Pittsburg,
one in the shoulder and one in the hip, neither OF
them serious. The officers under Col. Cruft,
arriving ON the Commodore Perry with whom
the editor of the Evansville Journal has con
versed. all speak OF him in the most glowing
terms and bear the most ample testimony to his
GOODNESS, bravery and soldier like qualities.
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gB- Captain Dawson, of the 44th Indiana,
Colonel Reed, whom we elsewhere report wound
ed ut Pittsburg, arrived in the city yesterday.
The sole of one of the Captains boots was torn
away by grape shot, injuring his foot severely.
Captain Dawson reports that upon roll call after
the battle only $50 men of the 44th answered to
their names. The rest we're killed, wounded or
prisoners
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
W Al n sci

Grave complaints against Assistant Surgeons
Hewitt and Stpp having reached the Depart
ment, they are superseded from duty, and order
Ell to report themselves. A negligent or nhuman
surgeon is regarded by this Department an
enemy of his country and of his race, and will
be dealt with according to the utmost rigor of
military law. (Signed)
Edwin NJ. STANTON, Sec'v of War.