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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
The Battle Of Lavergne. Gen. Neg
ley's official Report.
HEADQUARTERS, Q 5. FORcEs,l

Nashville, enn., Pct. y, 1902
Sir-Major General S. r. Anderson. Brisadier
General Forrest, and Governor Harris have been
rapidly concentrating large rebel force at La
vergne, fifteen miles east, with the avowed in
tenron OF asSauing Nashville.
Deeming it IA favorable opportunity to check
this project by sudden blow, a concerted
movement was made ON the night of the 9th
instant.
force of four hundred infantry. four hundred
cavalry and four pieces of artillery, under com
mand OF General Palmer sent via the MUIR
freesboro road. Atthe same time, eighteen hun
dred infantry, under Colonel Miller, marched by
circuitous route to the south OF Lavergne. The
enemy's picket aud videttes were in considerable
force on the roads, and skirmished with our ad
vance for ten miles. enabling the main force. con
sisting of one regiment. the SOD Alabama infant
nv, one steele rited cannon. and three thousand
cavalry, To assume position, forming their lines
in anticipation of our entire force advancing on
the Murfreesboro road, which was part of our o0-
iect.
The enemy commenced action by opening fire
with their artillery at distance of 300 yards
This was soon silenced by shell from one OF our
guns exploding their ammunition chest.
At the moment the enemy were directing their
movements against the right flank of General
Palmers force Col. Miller's infantry arriv ed add
vHncing in splendid line and delivering a well
directed hre into the enemys works, which was
followed by skillful deployment right and left
TO cur off their retreat
The Coniederates held their ground for thirty
minutes. and then fled in the widest disorder
leaving l57 prisoners in our hands. among whom
were two Lieutenant Colonies and a number oil
line officers, three pieces of artillery. ordnance
and Quartermaster stores, large amount of pro-
visions. camp equpage and personal effects. regi
mental cal
DESTROYED
Their defeat was complete. Their loss, il
killed and wounded. was about eighty.
The conduct of our officers and men was high
ly mentOrious. with numerous instances of indi
vdual bravery and efficiency
A report in detail will be forwarded at the first
opportunity.
Our loss was ) killed, 9 wounded, 4 missing.
JAMES 5. NEGLEY, Brig Gen.
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From philadelphia.

PnILADELraIA. Oct. 20.-The Washington Re.
publican of o-day saws;
refugee who came into Gen. Sigel's head
quarters at Amesville. Culpeppef county, Va
reports that there is the greatest CONSERVATION
amongst the whites in that section in consequence
OF an apprehended negro revolt. Seventeen ne
groe<. most of them free. had been hung copies
Of Jrthern newspapers having been found upon
them containing Presiden; Lincoln's proca nation
To liberate the slaves. The terror or the whites
is reported to be beyond description.
Ii Is said the negroes in the different counties
around Culpepper are engaged in a Conspiracy for
general Instruction.
PHiLApELPHIA October 20-The Harrisburg
Patriot and Union of this morning SAYS. as usual
on Sunday the CITY was TILED with exciting ri
mors yesterday the most important of which was
the crossing of the Potomac at Hancock by a
large rebel force. and their reoulse by the U ion
troops. with considerable slaughter on both sides
dispatch to this effect was received by Gov
Curtin. At the time of writing this item no dis
patches have been received confirming the above
rumOr.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
From 81. Louis.

ST LOUIS, October % Gen. Schofeld with
his advance has reached Elkhorn tavern in Ar
kansas. and established his headquarters there
Telegraphic communication is complete from
Gen Curtiss headquarters TO Elkhorn Tavern.
Gen. Schoteld sends intelligence that the enemy
are making for Boston Mountains.
Generals Steele and 0>terhaus with their divis-
IONS are at Pilot Knob, advancing against the
enemy under Mcbride. SIeen and Parsons. The
advance of the rebels was at West Plains three
days ago.
Brig Gen. Warren is at Salem. watching them.
Acting rear Admiral Porter being Yesterday
requested to co operate with Gen Curtis in Ger.
tain matters down ia Mississippi. replied from
CdirO--in twenty minutes his movement was COM
menced
Recent orders from " Washington extend the
command 10 Gen. Curtis over Arkansas. Nilsson
ri, Alton City, Kansas, Nebraska. and Colorado.
Gov. Evans OF Colorado. in an interview with
Gen. Curtis states the alarm which was felt in
Colorado in reference TO Indian depredations, is
passing away.
The tribes in that territory are not seemingly
interested in the uprising OF the Minnesota saw
ages.
Gen. Curtis has consented that two regiments
raised in Colorado. one OF them mounted, shall
remain at home to preserve the peace.
Gen. Fremont arrived here Yesterday. He
comes witness in the McKlnstry case, and
may be detained several days
JEFFERSON CRY, October l9.-The rebels that
crossed the Missouri river and seized the steamer
EmeIine at Portland, were under Porter, and were
afterwards intercepted at the California House
near Waynesvile b. Lieut.. Col. Sieel and scat
tered. No particulars of the affair has been re-
ceived
More rebels are said TO have gathered at Port
land and measures have haen tn attach ar
in .ercept them. In the meantime and I'LL danger
is removed several steamboats, are detained here
and nc Herman.
All rebel bands remaining in Missouri seem IL
be endcavoring to make their way out of the
State
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rELxsssrs.
Nevy York Market.

NV YOEK, October %.
Flour opened heavy and closed duh. irregular
and l0d25c lower; the decline in gold and ste-
ling exchange has had a very unftyorable effect
on the -four market: light export demand; sales at
So 25d6 IS for super fine State: SO 65fd6 rs Tor
extra; Sc 2n@6 40 for supef6ne Western; 6S 80
al I'D Tor common to good shipping brands
extra round hoop Ohio; 81 6D@s IS Tor trade
brands. closing trm with no sellers at the outside
prices.
Rye -four steady at 50 6O94 50, with limit
ed demand.
Corn-meal steady and in good demand; Jersey
sold at 50 %.
Whisky market more active and firmer: sales
at 35@354c.
Wheat opened heavy and closed fully &c low.
er with a moderate export demand: the decline
in gold and sterling exchange has very depreSs
inc effect; small sales OF Chicago spring at al 81
"a %: Milwaukee club 81 BOA 81: amber Iowa
81 2c@l 30; the latter price for choice; winter
rel Western 81 j5@l SO; amber Michigan 81 Al
"a AZ: red State 81 A: white OHIO 81 IL,
white Michigan 81 54@ i So; choice white Ken
tucky 81 60
Rye quiet and unchanged; no sales Of import
ance
Barley in good request at better prices; " est
ern 81 30@l 80.
Corn opener very neaVy, ana closed about &c
lower; sales at 65@66c for shipping mixed West
ern. including one parcel very choice at Gle; 81
(d65c for Eastern, and 5S@6Oc for damaged and
heated; 81 are for western yellow; 75@76c fol
white western; Gle for unsound
Forks lies 1T Sl2 1913 for mess: Sl26ls
80 for prime mess; $40 00@l2 % for prime The
Government contract tor $50 brls prime mes.
was taken at Sl3 5D@l3 10
Beef in moderate demand. sales at S5G7 or
for country prince Se@l0 % for mess; 500
10 40 for repacked mess.
Cut meats dull and without change
Bacon sides dull and unchanged.
Molasses quiet; Barbadoes 53ls
Lard market again tirmer, with fair bushes:
doing: sales at lO1a@llLc.
Butter is firm at l5@l 9c for Ohio and l9@
24c for State.
Cheese firm mt { &c.
Money continue active at sass per cent. OF
call; 5@6 per cent on prime paper Sterlin.
exchange unsettled and lower; 81 39(dl Al
merchants: 81 4l@l I2L for bankers bills
gold feVerish AMI lower. opening at 2914 de
Ginning to 261a @27 and closing firm at 273.
m0Sc
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
I..ra.1rB srr....ll %. ~. n.Ir .r.r, ..s1Issl-l
Neon Reports.
w WASHINGTON NEWS.
SKlRMlSH AT TH0R0UGHFARe GAP.
AFFAIRS ON THE BORDER.
The Battle Of Lavergne.
THE REBELS DEFEATED.
Neon Reports.
SKIRKISH AT TH0ROUGRFARe Gi
The Battle Of Lavergne.
FOREIGN NE VS..
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON, October l9--The Times SPECIAL
SAYS:
The of letter written by Gen. Scott to the
Secretary Of Stale on the day before the inaugur-
alton in 1861. republi>hei by John Van Buren,. if
authentic must have been derived from some
source other than the Site Department since
neither the President Secretary of State have
ary know edge OF the manner IN which any COM
municaton to either of them from Gen. Scott
could have gotten into the hands OF John Van
Buren,.
special has the following concerning Gen
Stahl's reconnaissance at Uppervle.
He learned there were rebels this side of the
Shannondoah. but there was a considerable force
of infantry and artillery at Milford. Learning
that provision and forage train OF lew wagons
sent out to him from Fairfax Z. II under
cort, had been captured at HAY market by 400 re-
bells, and that their force was advancing towards
Thoroughtare Sap, which he had taken the pre-
caution to guard, he at once marched forward to
meet the enemy who had pressed upon the party
left at the Gap. and after severe skirmi~h
obliged them 10 retire in consequence of superior
numbers.
Gen. Stahl coming up attacked the enemy. A
fight ensued, in which We lost two men, and had
one captain wounded.
The enemy were driven back through the Gap
towards Htymarket pursued by Sah, aud about
eighty prisoners were taken.
After leaving Gainesville, he continued the
pursuit to New Baltimore. whence they retreated
10 Warrenton
The rebels had some considerable force at this
place. aud Gen. Stahl posted part of his force at
New Baltimore, proceeding with the advance TO
Warrenton. Reaching that town close on the
footsteps of the flying rebels, he captured their
picket>. aud then rode nearly into the town.
Here he found regiment of cavalry, regi-
Dent OF infantry. and battery.
A skirmish took place.
After an hour or more of irregular fighting.
Gen. Stah Withdrew his tired forces and march
ell To Centreville.
Our loss is one killed, and about ten wounded.
A number OF prisoners were cent in. Among
them the father of Capt Ball. noted rebel
cavalry officer. who is known as spy.
There seems To be no difficulty in ENGRAVING
20 the South About twenty secessiOnists lett
Washington and the neighborhood lately for the
Eastern shores of Maryland, where they safely
crossed into Virginia.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21

ClScIxSsri. October %.
Flour -til Unsettled aud prices nominal: super
fine j. offered at - - With no buyers; extra
- 30
Wheat lover; rel 81 0o@l %; aud white 81
lO@i ~
Corn in active demand shelled 81 %: ear ~
al
Oats higher: new 4s@5); old 54a55.
R,e declined to 6l@62c with moderate de.
nand
B,rley firm but unchanged in price; sales at
81 25@l So
whisky-Snail sales at Sac. bat the demand
is quite limited.
Provisions firm
Mes pork sold at SO 0s with but few buyers
at this rate.
Bulk meats unchanged.
BIcOn unchanged and steady
Groceries unchanged and firm.
Coffee nomnaly unchanged.
NOlasSes quiet
Gold "a: silver %: demand notes 90.
Exchange steady at par To Il premium.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21

CRrNoLINE IN MApAGAscAR-The French pa
pers publish accounts of the expedition of NJ
Lambert to Madagascar. Its object being primari-
ly the spread Of civilization and toleration. the
envoy took out for the princess of that island an
abundant stock of crimson robes having skirts
resplendent with embroidery. sent by her imperial
majesty. But the object of universal interest
among the fair was the expanding crinoline which
took everything else down-thc only question
being whether il should be worn above or beneath
the dress. A French officer saws that one of the
Rsdamas daughters decided wearing the
"cage" on the outside. and probably that will be
the fashion in Madagascar.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
FROM Cairo.

CAIRo. Oct. 21--Nothing from Commerce
10 day.
The officers OF the Steiner Pike which arrived
10 night. report seeing small bands OF guerrllss
at two different points between Smilhlsnd and
Cs<etvile
Two thousand rebels are reported back Of
Caseyyle. and are only prevented from taking
possession of the town by the pEs-ence of t-O
gunooats
The siea ner Harel Dell struck susg yss.sr
day and sunk on SMITH md bar
The steamer E1genia from Memphis brought
enc regiment with battery. TO Island 81. where
they lsndeL To punish the rebels who fired
into the Steamers Dickey and Continental on
Friday.
They have instructions from Gen. Sherman 10
DESTROY everything in the ueighb0rhOOd.
Twenty SeceSh families have been banishe,l
from Memphis, punishment for guerrilla out
RACES.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
Foreign News.

CAPE RACE, Oct. 20.-The steamer Biraro,
from Bremen via Southampton. on the 9Th, has
just passed this point. route to New York. At
half past four Yesterday, Sunday, P. NJ. she was
boarded by the news yacht of the Associated
Press. a summary OF her news obtained
Her dates are three DAYS later.
The Bohemian from Quebec arrived at Liver
pool on the 6th inst.
GREAT BKIrAIS-The London Times says the
emancipation proca nation of President Lincoln
is a political concession to the AbolitioniSt wing
of the Republican party. When the Union
isted the Constitution gave no power either to the
President alone the President and Congress
combined to abolish slavery Emancipation WIS
the thunder bolt placed in President Lincoln's
hands to destroy the whole social organic ,tion at
"A blow 1t is a thunder bolt he president Lin
con) has assumed the power tn launch. but he
Is without the power 10 enforce his decree.
The North must conquer every square mile of
the South before it can make the proclamation OF
more effect than mere waste paper.
Commercial advices show that there is a strong
impression among the leading merchants that the
termination of the war will occur from financial
crisis and confusion in the North.
The steamer Iowa, heavily laden with stores
for the Confederacy, was run into BY another ves-
sci aud sunk in the Clyde
The French General Changanier denies that
President Lincoln offered him the command
of the federal forces.
Vera Cruz letters give different account Of
the state OF affirs in Mexico from what the
French papers published. Juarez is far from Civ
ing up the contest, and was preparing for des-
perate resistance the French. The City OF
Mexico is strongly fortified. and the road from
Onzaba will be defended inch by inch.
lrALY-The King has signed decree granting
an amnesty TO all persons concerned in the acts
aud atten pts at Instruction. which took place
lately in the instruction in the Southern Provin
ces. with the exception of the deserters from the
royal army
The Sarcblous have been disarmed 10 conse-
quence OF numerous disoyal acts.
CHISA.-The rebels are again moving with the
intention of obstructing the conveyance OF silk I'd
the seapOrts
Col. Wood has captured three cities and a
treaty has been concluded between China. Belgi-
um and japan.
Affairs are quiet but outbreak against the
party fayoring foreigners was imminent.
At Jeldo the Government was doing its utmost
to maintain order.
The British and French Legations had been in
creased.
AusTRAIIA-One hundred thousand pounds
more had been remitted for the sufferers Ia Lam
cashire, England.
Frightful foundations have occurred involving
immense damage.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
TO THE UBLIC.

MY WIFE, RosANNA BROWN. BEING AFFLICTED
lvI with chronic disease for time and seeing
advertisement Of one Or. 5. W. Howard a Lady, who
made periodical visits 10 Greenfield called upon the
male Doctor and alter some conversation with him.
ployed him take my we's under treatment fully
believing AZ the time from what said during our
conversation that he Dr. +. Howard Son. OF In
danapOs the celebrated Cancer Doctor, (of whom had
often heard who is brother 70 Dr. n. p. Howard. Of
Greenfield. and WHO'S treating Jordan Lacy OF Jack
nship, for . with an almost certainty Of
success rapid has be improved under science and
wisdom Of his treatment
The bogus Dr. Howard treated my wife for consider
able length Of time without giving her any relle
benefng her in any manner whatever. there any
change she ~hen be discharged than when
be undertook treat her Believing that he is no
physician. but ordinary mechanic assuming the prsc-
tice Of medicine deceive the people and make money
out Of Their credufy, publish this the world and
all who are afflicted, that the said "Dr S W. How
ard Lady. CIarvoysnt and Cancer Physicians" are
hUmbugS and imposters. JACOB BROWN.
Hancock county. Indiana July, lSs2.
auc9a-d1wAw9m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21
From New York.

NEW York. Oct. l9 -The organization called
Federal Union. met last evening. and nominated
Gov John A DIX for Governor; and issued al
address TO the electors OF the State without dis
tinction OF party to form Federal Union Clubs
and send delegates TO the convention on the 29th
to be held at Cooper's Institute, to ratify hi,
nomination.
NEw YORK, Oct 20 -The steamers G. c.
Collins, Ellen and Terry, from Newberne, l4th
arrived Yesterday.
Gov. Stanley arrived at Newberne on the llth
The gunboat Sew mour has been raised from the
Neuse river, and put in order for service.
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cBSINGER & co.'s LETTER "A"FAM-
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ments, is the REST and CHEAPEST and MOST BEAUTl-
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thing from the running of tuck in tsrIetan the max
ing of overcoatanything from pilot beaver cloth
down to the soest gauze gossamef tissue and is
ready to do its work to perfection. Itcan FELL hem bind
gather, tuck quilt and has capacity for great variety
Of ornamental work. This is the only machine that
fell, hem. bind, and forth. but il will do better
than any other machine. The Letter Family Sewing
Machine may be had in great variety Of cabinet
The Folding Case, which is beco Ming popular is
asts implies. that can be folded into box
case, which, when opened. makes beautiful,
and spacious table for the work upon The
of every imaginable design-pain the wood grew
in its native forest, deliberately finished
make them. |. NJ. SINGER & CO.,
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Washington street. aplS-dly
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Lying IN.


Love. kiss me. kiss me on the lips.
And KRIS me en- the cheek.
And | would thst could peak;
Nv heart. nv heart 30 happy paut-;
But feel lost and week.
This cup Of pain 40 bitter il.
Aud ! grow dull with woe;
And nv tears are film. slow.
But touch your neck. your rosy nesk;
So am blessed, know.
o love. ve welded years agone,
A blessed bliss for me.
Love. let me. let me see
Your best soft eyes burn into mine!
Dear eyes. how kind they be-
touch your neck; NV tears flow down:
They soothe me While speak.
o love, l feel so weak
But kiss me. kiss me on the lips,
And kiss me on the cheek.
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~Dr. Athon who VAS sent by Gov. Morton
toexamine the condition Of the Military Hospitals
at Louisville, XIV. returned Yesterday from his
mission His report is not favorable They are
not in the condition they should be 10 ensure the
recovery of the very many sick and wounded
soldiers there. One hospital. called the Park
Barracks. has 500 patients. There are 800 In
diAnians there. They deficient in many arti
cles essential 10 well conducted hospital. and
these cannot be had. Dr. Athon thihks that ir is
no, so much the fault of tue medical men in
charge. as the system of red tape that comes be-
tween them and prompt and proper discharge of
their duty.
We learn that Gov Morton is anxious to Ia We
q hospital on this side Of the river for the recep
ton Of Indiana soldiers. and that he will do all in
his power TO get the consent OF the Federal au-
thorities 10 establish il IL should be done II
Is matter that every citizen of the State Is inter
ested in. We want 10 have orr sick and wounded
soldiers as near as possible where their treatment
could be watched with the tender care that their
thousands Of friends anxious 10 bestow upon
them. We hope the Governor will be a success
ful in this as he has heretofore been in other At
tiers connected with The interests Of the Indiana
soldiers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21

WooD FOR CAMPS We would suggest to the
officers in CHARGE. tina; they ge, all the wood to
supply their camps from tine railroads. The mil.
tary have charge of all the railroads. and on
some of them, particularly the Lafayette road
there is thousands Of cords Of wood stocked NJ
and ready for delivery. enough to supply the mil
itary camps in this vicinity. If the Quartermas
ter's Department. that supplies wood to the camps
would GET their wood on the railroads. and have
il delivered near their camps it would 90 far "a
reduce the price TO citizens. We hope the Quar-
termasters will consider this suggestion.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21

ADJUSTMENTS Metropolitan Hall was open
eli for the season last night. and I" the Crick.
ct" was we'll received by large audience. II
will be popular here AS il his been elsewhere
The characters were well east. and well sustain
ell. MisS hacarthy as - the Cricket" bewitched
the audience. and Mrs. Coleman Pope "a the
Witch gave an admirable rendering OF a difficult
part. The Cri-ke; will undoubtedly De the rage
for some nights to come. aud every lover Of dra
matte Amusement will certainly see it. II viii
be repeated to night.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-21

ARTILLERY PRAcrIcE-Ye sterday afternoon
section of of the batteries stationed here was
out under command of Col Darlington. and did
some rapid firinE We heard the distant boor.
ing of the guns from the commons. and shortly
after were startled by their thunder close by The
crowd ran to the Circle and the gunners we're
found peppering the Journal Office with blank
cartridges like fury. Some said il salute in
honor of some great victory vet TO come Off
others that the firing in honor OF the election
OF Collar. and others again that il was to scare
the Butternuts. IL was simply artillery practice
Our friend Sweitzer claims three dollars shot
rs his fees for violating city ordinance. but We
don't know whether he will get il or not