The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-10-15

y wounded.
On two occasions the fighting Vas hand to
hand.
The Confederates we're greatly superior to the
Federals in numbers.
NcCook was heavily reinforced, and the battle
was resumed to day.
The fighting was mainly done BY General Ros.
seau's division, formerly Xischel's.
COL Geo. Webster, of the 9sth Ohio. acting
Brigadier General of the cath brigade, vas Sc.
verely wounded. The firing ceased at o'clock
this evening.
Louisville, Oct. 9.
A doubtful rumor says that at the close of the
engagement at Perrysvills, the rebels had pos
session Of part of the field.
Gen. Sheridan, of Illinois, is reported killed
doubtful.
Our los is stated at 1000 killed and wound.
ed.
The Confederate loss Is not ascertained
The Enemy are north of PerrysvilIe.
general attack 10 expected Immediately BY
our troops
Washington, Oct. 2.
Rumors Of Cabinet and military changes are
from time 10 time received, but gentlemen in Of
fetal positions seem altogether ignorsD, Of snch
arrangements.
A more cheerful and hopeful feeling as to the
entire discontinue Of the rebels exist here now
among all 10y, classes than at any former period
during the present year.
Cairo, Oct. 8.
Our troops occupied Grand Junction to day
without opposition. Ii is reported that We have
occupied Tupelo, but this needs confirmation.
New York, Oct. ..
The Times dispatch has the following:
President Lncoln's emancipation proclamation
has inspired the most lively terror throughout
the South. The rebels do not laugh at the de-
cree, but quake with apprehension. They ex
press fears that it will be the means of producing
a counter revolution in the slave States, and the
soldiers desire to return to their homes TO pro
tect their families. They believe the negroes
to be organized in secret associations, and only
waiting an suspicious opportunity 10 rise in i'll
surrection en- masse They have heard already
Of the proclamation, and are becoming very
FESTIVE under their yoke. The women and chill
dren of the rural districts are removing to the
cities for safety. and CONSERVATION seems to be
universal
Advices Of the Government from Europe show
no change in the purposes of England or France
These Governments continue to indicate a de-
~ia-.d pol;or ~ non int.rva'',nn
The statement that Lees army is falling back
on Staunton is confirmed, and it is expected, in
case he shall be pressed by the Union forces. he
will retreat to Gordonsville.
The condition of the rebel army is one Of
great destitu,ion. In addition to their want OF
clothing, they are. now living on half rations
Chas. J. Faulkner is visiting the camps and
making speeches to sustain their courage
Louisville, Oct. g
A report considered reliable says that Genera,
Dumont attacked john Morgan's forces near
Frankfort this morning, and drove them in every
direction, with little Federal loss Dumont e1.
poets to surround and capture the scattering
bands.
SihShhati, OCt ..
The forces here broke up camp yesterday and
moved southwark. Msj Gen. Granger assumed
command and will conduct the campaign ~
Northern and Central Kentucky
Harrisburg, Oct. l0-7:3oP. Il.
Gov Curtin has just received the following
dispatch from Col. Mcclure at Chambersburg:
"Aercersburg was occupied BY Stewart'srebel
cavalry to day, and they are now advancing on
Chamhersburg.
''They took the horses and all other property
they wanted at Mercersburg, Offering rebel scrip
for it. They did no injury to individuals or pris
oners that have heard Of.
1.-The rebel force il estimated at sc, 900 They
are certainly advancing on Cbambersburg
"They have cut the Bedford wires They are
reported as near St. Thomas, about seven mles
from here.
There is no doubt whatever of their being
in Mercersburg.
"They will certainly give US a call to night
We had the rumor at o'clock, out it was not
credited. We can make no resistance, as il
would only exssperate them, and cause the wan.
ton destruction of property and life.
Chsmbersburg, Oct. I0-s r. n.
About Is men on horseback are in town, with
car bines and flag of truce. They want to see
the principal men Of the town. They have a
large force about mile from town, who will en-.
ter in an hour.
Col Mcclure aud Provost Marshal Kiwme
have just gone two miles from town to meet the
rebel commander. Nothing can be'done except
surrender. We look for the whole force in hall
an hour.
They crossed the Potomac at Hancock, Nd,
and came over the country BY the Pt,sburg pike.
The deposits of the Chambersburg bank have
not been returned from Nes York since the
late raid.
Harrisburg, Oct. le-S Pm.
Gov. Curtin is pushing troops up the valley.
Harrisburg, Oct. 1910 P. N.
Dispatches Just received from Shippensburg
confirm the news of the occupation of Cham
bersburg by the rebels. Their advance consists
of one hundred cavalry and six pieces of artille.
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Louisville, Oct. 10.
Early yesterday morning Buell. attacked
Braggs forces 1t Chaplin Creek in the immedi.
Ate vicinity of Perrysville. A short but terrific
6ght ensued, when the rebels broke and retreat