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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

The BATTLE AT USIoNTowN.-The three com
panies OF the 18th regiment. taken prisoners by
the rebels at Uniontown. and paro.ed, arrived
here last evening. The three companies. num-
bering lis effective men, were encamped IN an
open wood near the town. Their pickets were
driven in across an open field from a thicker
wood, when the small command advanced to
meet the enemy force OF seven or eight hun
drei men were thrown upon them, and the
ereIny's artillery was brought to bear. Our men
deployed in the woods and fought for IN hour and
twenty minutes They drove back the first force
when Others were brought up from reserve oil
1000 men They only surrendered when com
ple,eIy surrounded. Our loss was one killed,
twenty.one wounded and three missing. The
following is the list of casualties:
Company C-Klled-Capt Howard Wound
ed-Corporals j. NJ. Cox, j. &. Young, John
Greek
COMPANY observation-disclosures Beck, sc
verey: A. Landes, slightly; Jacob Ernst slight
ly.
Company John Henry, X. VI Black. o.
Orr. J. F. Gilmore. NJ Dye. Cougill.
Daniels. J ) DIX. X. Harnley, j. j. Lewis. NJ
] Kenneth. }. X. Barnes. b. \. Mathews.
Missing-Corporal J. r. Johnson, privates W
Ii Norbury. Frank Clark.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
Night Dispatches.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, September 2-The city TO night
is in great state of excitement, and not without
cause. Last night there was a series of skrmish-
ing along the whole front OF our lines, during
which we lost two of our best Generals and other
valuable officers.
1t is stated that Hooker and Burnside drove
the rebels back, but this mile of skirmishing was
attended with great loss of life.
At four O'Clock this morning train of 100
wagons intercepted by the enemy between
Fairfax and Centreville, and drove off towards
Manassas before they could be overtaken.
When this raid on our rear at Centeryille was
known, the necessity of guarding that direction
aud was massed this side of Fairfax {. II.
To-da, Mcclellan rode to meet the army. and
was received with great qualification.
Works for the defense of Washington are in
good order and manned by experienced artilerists
and gunboats now line the Potomac.
A long Cabinet meeting was held to day. The
Government is exerting every energy for the de-
Tense of the city.
WASHINGTON. September 3.-0ne thousand pa
rolled prisoners, some taken at Manassas, arrived
this evening They report that General Lee has
established his headquarters three miles beyond
Bull Run. on the Warranton turnpike.
The only force at Fairfax was Stewards cav
airy.
Our men engaged in burying the dead report
some rebels marching To the rear on the Warren
ton turnpike towards Thor,ughfare Gap
Washington is quiet. The excitement has
subsded. The disposition of the troops during
the last twenty four hours has restored conf
dence
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

LATEST FROM THE BATTLE Field or RICHMOND
-GESRKAL Manson PRIsoxER.
Coons, OF the 55th. regiment. who was taken p-ls-
oiier at the battle of Richmond. Kentucky hay
ing effected his escape. arrived in the ci'y last
night He gave highly interesting account OF
the battle or rather battles, for three different
stands were made He says that the whole com
mand would have effected their escape. il General
Nelson had not arrived and made the last stand.
The men. he SAYS, were already exhausted. They
fought CALAMITY and maneuvered on the he q far
better than old officers expected they could do.
Lieutenant Coons was in the battle of Shiloh and
has seen much service. aud he says the conduct
of the men was above all praise.
Major Conklin, of the list regiment, was
killed Lieut.. Coons recognized his body on the
battle field Gen. Manson. Capt. Rise. A. 4. g d,
and Lieut. Osborne were prisoners. They were
kindly treated. Quartermaster kercheval (for.
merly Mayor of Greencastle) was wounded and
q nrisoper His left arm Was amputatei near the
shoulder before Lieut.. &. lett Richmond lie
renor,s our loss AZ LIS killed. 25O wounded, and
from 900 to 500 taken prisoners de has a
list of the prisoners of his own regiment with tne
exception of twenty men, which ne ieit AZ 'he
Governors Office.
The rebels are reported 10 be n rough h~rd
looking set. without discipline in their camps
but we'll drilled and capable Of maneuvering
splendidiy on the field
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
From Chicago.

CHICAGO. Sept. 3-The Worlds Horse Fair
opened yesterday with every indication that II
would be a success A number Of entries were
made of bIooded and superior horses from New
York, PENNSYLVANIA, Vermont, Kentucky, and
allIhe Western States The managers OF the
exhibition for months past have been unceasIng
in their efforts to provide against failure The
number of visitors Yesterday and today not so
large as anticipated, but every train arriving
brings excursionisis. The fair lasts two weeks.
The steam tug Marion exploded her boiler at
the mouth of the river to-day. Thomas Boyd,
Hafbor Master Capt. Daily. Geo. W. Grearson,
fireman, were drowned. Capt Dali, OF the
schooner Advice, severely wounded. Charles
Harding, knee fractured.
The North American Telegraph Association
met in this city 20 day. All companies respond
Ell except the American, Atlantic and Ohio. Del
egates from these companies expected to- hight
or 20. morrow morning.
At the meeting today Hon. J. ID. Cation was
elected temporary chairman. On the second day
the Convention was called to order at half-pasi
ten clock. The minutes OF yesterdays proceed
ings were read and approved.
joint resolution from the Legislature oil
Colorado Territory upon the subject of the Pa
cite Railroad was received and laid on the table
for further consideration.
committee of thirteen TO arrange business re-
ported preamble setting forth the importance
OF the road in developing mineral resources and
recommending the most strenuous exertions 70
still further unite and promote our Union oy a
system of communication between the two oceans
which shall bind the citizens Of the different sec
tons in still closer bonds. That the pressure OF
war should not discourage the vigorous prosecu.
ton of the work but give u fresh impulse, and
recommended opening books for the Pacific Com
pany In all the principal cities in the Northern
States. Convention adjourned till TO morrow.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

sE- A notice appeared in the american on
Tuesday. calling meeting OF the citizens To take
into consideration the fact OF foreigners claiming
protection from the draft. 1t so foolish a re-
quest that no attention was paid TO 1t. What was
to be done about it was not intmated, and we only
notice it now to remove any false impression that
may have been created thereby Our foreign
born citizens have responded nobly and in full
proportion to their numbers TO every call for
troops. The proportion seeking exemption for
physical disability is less, we are assured, than
that of the native born. The number who have
plead claims for exemption owing allegiance to
foreign powers is very smalf-only about twenty
up to Tuesday night This. for county having
in it a city of twenty five thirty thousand in
habitants, and great business centre. is so small
that we confess an agreeable surprise at the fact.
We hope such meeting will be held. When
the examinations are through, there can be no
objections. sure. To publishing the names
OF those who claim to be foreign subjects.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

IL = the earnest request OF our Governor. whose
efforts have been unremitting. ia season and out
OF season, and Of other officials who are daily
mnisterng 70 the necessities OF our soldiers. that
We. the ladies of the Soldiers Aid Societies recon-
menee our labors with redoubled diligence, in
order 10 promote the comfort and furnish many
ne essities TO our fathers. husbands. sons and
brothers IN the army. whom. owing To the sud
den demand. II will be imposs BILE otherwise 20
supply. This We can do while they are risking
all for our country aud our homes.
Will not the officers and every member OF
these societies zealousiy. promptly and earnestly
direct their Efforts in this channel, emulating one
another in this discharge Of duty.
Our hospitals. and sanitary stores need imme-
date replenislring. and we can not work too
rapidly for the demand
Let the call be Immediately responded to, and
LET Us do all that is expected Of us
BY order of the President of the Ladies' Pat
note Association. GERTRUDE NEwMAS,
Secretary.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 3.-Gov. Gamble Yesterday
made reQuistion on the banks and savings IN
stitutions for $3.50 900 20 purchase arms for the
Government. The requisitiOn was made in an
ticipation OF money TO he collected under the
recent assessment order. We understand the
banks have responded favorably and placed the
amount at the disposal of the Governor. A hope
is entertained BY the seceSsionsts that the order
would not be enforced to the full amount. This
is dissipated The full amount will be assessed
and collected
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

Il Yesterday two ladies. who were stop
ping AT Littles Hotel started out for a buggy
ride. They we're driving fast horse. and as he
dashed up Washington street at two forty pace.
they attracted some attention. and fears were
tertained for their safety. The ladies. however
seemed unconcerned. and appeared to enjoy the
speed of the horse and the fast ride very much
They drove up TO the hotel. but the horse. instead
of Stopping, turned on New Jersey street and.
dsshing into the deep gutter on the opposite side
Of the street upset the buggy and threw the ladies'
out Que of them WAS very seriously hurt, and
both were carried into tue hotel We did not
learn their names They were strangers in the
city.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 3.-Regiments from camps
and companies from interior towns are coming in
this all afternoon.
The military authorities are very active.
At six O'Clock this afternoon. Tuesday, the re-
bells occupied Lexington. 5000 strong.
Railroad and Geographic communications are
established to Paris.
AT five O'Clock this afternoon a accommodating
engine proceeded to within ten miles of Lexing-
ington, when they found the rebels had burned
the bridge.
1t Is not known whether the rebels will occupy
Lexington or not.
\ train of seventy-two wagons was captured
twelve miles from Cincinnati this morning.
Large numbers of negroes are being sent across
the river to work on the notifications.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, September BIN view of prepar-
ton made and making 10 resist the enemy the
excitement here has considerably abated.
The cotton here is rapidly being transported
across the river, purchasers refusing to buy here
but offering 45 cents on the Indiana shore, an
advance of five cents on yesterday.
Authenticated rnmors say the rebels are burn
ing ali the cotton they come across in their march
through Tennessee and Kentucky.
Col Shackelford of the Sth Kentucky cavalry,
overlook A r. Johnson at Morganfeld, Union
county, killing and capturing number of John
sons band and is still pursuing the remainder
southwark.
The telegraph lines are again interrupted be-
low Russelville
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

sS- The streets of the city thronged as
usual Yesterday with people and slippery with
watermelon rinds and filth. There are certain
corners that are almost blockadei with the rem
nants of the watery fruit and smell loudly. We
were glad to see hands employed in banking up
some of the filth from some of the overloaded
cutters. Perhaps it is of the means of de
tense that our authorities adopting. to pile up
watermelon rinds as the rebels built their forts at
New Madrid of sacked corn. Strangers visiting
our city would certainly think we eat, drink and
sleep on watermelons aud wash our streets with
the mice
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
INDIANAPOLIS FEMALE INSTITUTE.

yu~ur Nrxr SCHOLASTIC YEAR OF THIS ISsTI-
Il TUITION commences on Wednesday. the Sd septem-
her punctual attendance is earnestly requested IS
pupils viii find TO their advantage 10 &c p1es' u '
first day.
The course II instruction l. thorough comprehensive
and sysiematc and designed 10 combine an acconpish
ed English education With the practical knowledge OF 'ne
French and other modern languages. .
Special is also given 70 Music Drawing and
Painting and all the classes under the care OF so'e
and accomplished teachers.
limited number Of young ladies VIII be received IN
the family and will he welcome share in all the com
fort and privileges II pleasant home.
For further information, testimonials, &c, apply 10
Rev c. W. Hewes, A NJ. President - Michigan street
Circulars sent II desired. aug2o-eoctseps
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

One department OF Dspensary Is specially devoted
10 the treatment Of the Diseases Of Females such Lu
chorrhea OF white Irregular, Painful and Suppress
MenSiruation. Nervous and General Debility, Diseases Of
be Womb, Barrenness, &c.
Consultations and examinations free OF charge.
Also for sale. DR. DEwEES's REGULATOR PILLS
For Female Distinctions Irregularities &c Married la
die in certain situations should not them, they
would cause miscarriage Price 81 per box and may be
sent by mail.
for those wishing 20 limit the number Of their offspring
the barren who desire children warranted not 10 niure
the health and viii last for lifetime sent 20 any address
under se al on receipt Of the price-TwO DOLLARS.
PATIENTS AT A DISTANCE-By sending brief state
Of their symptom, will receive Blank Chart contain
ing list Questions for the oftreatmenf
&c Medicines any part Of the country any
case .; home free from danger or curiosity.
All transactions private and confidential Remember
the name and number.
Direct all letters 10
GALEN's HEAD DIsPENsARY,
octl5-d&w Louisville Ky.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

NKv YoRK, September 8.
Flour market rather more steady with an in
creased demand for exp port and home consumption;
sales at 81 c0@5 05 for superine State; SIS 256
s. 80 Tor extra State. 81 9Od5 90 for superfne
Western: s. 2065 80 for common to medium
extra Western; s. 30@5 90 for common to good
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio; and
s. 1906 % for trade brands, market closing
steady.
Canadian -four rules frmer with fair inquiry.
Rive flour unchanged.
Corn meal quiet and unchanged.
Whisky without decided change; sales at 33@
34c
Wheat market a shade frmer with a good ex-
port demand The advance in gold today has
had favorable effect; large portion OF the sales
were in store; Chicago spring 81 1891 II;
small sales Milwaukee club 81 IDOL 231s amber
Iowa al 23dl "a: winter red Western 81 81 !;
amber Michigan 81 35Gl 81, the latter for very
choice; winter Ohio 81 35@l 80; inferior and
and common winter red Illinois 81 81; white
Michigan 81 43dl As; new white Michigan
81 3l@l "a; new white Kentucky sold at
81 5O6l 50.
Rye dull and nominal.
Corn market unchanged and steady; sales ut
60d6l for sound old mixed Western 56@59 tor
Eastern; asa 80 for unsound; SIC for prime white
Southern.
Oats dull at 56@59c for jersey, Canada and
Western.
Pork continues heavy; sales at Sll S71s a.
$l2 so for mess; 80 s71s@l0 for prime; Sll %
al so for prime mess
Beef quiet and steady.
Beef hams steady; choice Western is sold at
Sl6 so.
Cut meats firm and prices unchanged.
Lard less active aud the market is generally
without change; sales at 9@lOc.
Sugar-Raw firm; Cuba q and New Orleans
e5s@llc.
Molasses steady and unchanged.
Cheese firm at 7@914c
Butter selling at l0@l5c for Ohio, and l4@
IS for State.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

CONSPIRACY TO Dissolve THE UNIoS-The
existence of plot among Republican leaders to
destroy the Union. by separation of the States.
Immediately after the election of 1860. is demon
pers. And the speech of Judge w. NJ McCARTY.
before the Democratic Convention of Shelby
county. vindicatory of the right of free speech,
and reviewing the political blunders of the party
in power Both published in pamphlet of eight
pages Price. 80 cents per hundred.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
From PhiiadeIphua.

PHILADELPHIs. Sept 3-Thc Enquirer Of this
city makes the following statements:
Baton Rouge has been completely destroyed
by our troops. Gen. Breckenridge had demanded
its surrender lie had n large army with him
Falls Church has been evacuated by our
troops The wounded who we're at the hospitals
at Falls Church have arrived NJ Washington.
The railroad bridge at Bull Run has again been
destroyed by the rebels.
StOnewali Jackson is on his way 10 Baltimore
via Leesburg with 1000 he intends crossing
near EDWARDS Ferry.
The latest from Gen. Pope's headquarters says
that his whole column was falling back to Wash
ington.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
CAUTION.

The markets. full of limitations, represented to be the
same as BROWNS BRoNCHIALTROCHES,'w which are
in most cases productive positive injury Many dealers
will inferior preparations and lower priced
articles afo ng prolific themselves Ask for aid
OBTAIN onl, BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs,'
which by long experience their value having
received the of physicians generally, and test-
monials from eminent throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs, when allowed to
dissolve slowly the mouth have direct influence to
the affected parts the sedave and soothing effect to the
mucus lining ofthe wndppe into the BronehallaysPul-
mOnary and gives relief in Coughs, Colds, and
the various which public speakers and
s;Dgers are liable febll-dly'62
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 3.-Business IS still suspend
ed Active preparations still continue for de-
tense.
Martial law is in full force. All citizens are
compelled to enroll themselves in their respective
wards, where they are organized, armed and put
on duty on the Notifications.
Reports conflicting as to the whereabouts
of the rebels.
TeIegraphic communication is open to Boyd's
Station.
The 50th ard S9th Ohio regiments arrived this
morning.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

HALIFAX, September 3.-The Asia from Liv-
pool on the 23d via Queenstown on the oath ar.
rived this morning
The political news are unmportant.
Garibaldi's position was without change.
The ministerial address TO Victor Emanual
recommending a state of seige in Sicily de-
nounces Garibaldi as rebel
1t was reported that Gen Cealdini j. 10 be APP
pointed military chief in Sicily.
liz was stated that the recent movement of the
TuscarOra had been a lodging of the Brit
Use steamer Ajax in order to obtain a supply of
coal.
American securities were advancing
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

ATcHIsoS. Kansas. Sept a. Benjamin Halliday
proprietor of the Overland Stage Line. and j.
Whitney, Jr., arrived to day The time overland
from Carson Valley 20 this place. is reported TO
be eleven days and one hour. including thirteen
hours detention this side of Salt Lake. No Ia
dians were seen.
They report the new mail route on the Chero-
kee trail excellent.
Mr.. Halliday stated that after the 10Th instant
overland stages will pass daily through Denver
CITY
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

From EVANSVILLE, HENDERSON. &c.--The ex
aggerated rumors on the streets last night from
Henderson were entirely dIscredited at the execu
tive Office. The official advces from there put
an entirely different phase on matters. General
Love received "A dispatch from Lieut. Col Foster,
of Col. Shackeford's command, sent from Nor
garfield, sixteen miles from Henderson. stating
that after long chase he overlook tho rebel
force that had taken Uniontown and completely
routed them The rebels had scattered in every
direction, and his cavalry had pursued until every
squad they chased was broken up. He asks Tor
more cavalry
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
from New YORK.

NEw YORK. Sept Booth branches of our
City Council have concurred in voting appro
priation Of s. 900, 600 for bounty to volunteers
and $4,000 additional to each of the old reg-
men.s who shall reorganize for the war.
The Board OF Supervisors also appropriated
$3.50 900 additional Tor the relief of the families
of volunteers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

II The garden at Union Hall. presided over
by our good humored friend Emmenegger is a
very attractive place to pass an evening Ii is
fitted up with great taste, with rural seats shaded
with clustering vines, and eulivened with spark
ling fountains. Bands of music on certain even
ings in the week discourse exquisite music, and
on Monday and Thursday evenings the summer
theater is open. To night the play is for the
benefit of Mr.. Albert Steidel. the funny man of
the company. aud We predict crowd to witness
the performance. Good order is always pre-
served in and about the garden.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

rE- Baker < McIver, have on hand every
variety of Umbrellas. from the finest silk to the
cheapest article. You can buy an article there
that will last for years, and never LEI the deo or
rain pass through il. or il you are csrless as we
are. and leave an Umbrella after every rain, you
can get a cheap one for seventy five cents.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04
Er0m RhiladelnhIa.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. "a previous dispatch
mentioned that Stonewall jackson was marching
on Baltimore, via Leesburg. The following is
the report as published in the Inquirer:
We have report that Jackson is on his way to
Baltimore, via Leesburg, with 10000 men, and
Ferry.
The dispatch teleeraphed from here on Mon
day, that the New York Tribune Office had been
ordered closed. had no foundation in fact,-tbt
statement was made with no other purpose than
to appease the mob
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

AID FOR CINCINNATI We were called upon
last night by several of our influential citizens
who desi. ell Us to say that four or i've hundreI
men can he raised here in few hours. 70 proceed
to Cincnncti and assist in its defense They think
that number can be raised and furnish their own
arms. IL arms are scarce. The military authori-
ties at Cincinnati have not called for men, we
learn. but IL thew should do So the gentlemen
referred to will redeem their pledge to furnish that
uumber
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

SHOOTING ARRAY On Tuesday night soldier
belonging to the llth battery named Andrew
Cathrell got into difficulty with a couple of citi-
zens in Cay!er's Saloon. The proprietor put the
whole party out. and when outside the soldier
drew revolver and fired twice. both shots taking
effect in the legs OF his adversaries. One of the
men wounded was named Mooney and the other
from Johnson county. One of the men was
severely wounded and may lose els leg. Cathrell
was taken to jill where he will be kept until the
affair il investigated
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-04

FAcps FOR THE PEOPLE: brief but forcible
review Of the issues now before the country. in
Guiding the tariff policy OF the party in power.
This document was prepares; by one of the most
eminent citizens of Indiana. and is admirably
adapted to enlighten the people upon the present
condition Of public affairs A copy should be
placed in the hands Of every voter in lnd ma.
1t is issued in pamphlet form of Is pages. Price,
81 per hundred.