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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

the Lafayette train. white dog with black spots,
light build. weighing about thirty pounds. A
liberal reward will be paid, by leaving the same
at the Verandah Saloon, opposite the Union
DeDot
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
ADsUTASr GrSrRaLs oFFIcK

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFIcEt
Indianapolis. September ~. l-b2.
The second paragraph Of General Military Or
ders issued September 5fh, le62. j. modified so
% require that places of business be closed al
four O'Clock on Tuesdays. Thursdays and satur-
days Of each week. and that companies meet at
thar hour ON thuse days for drill All persons
concerned will be governed accordingly.
By order Of the Governor.
Lac. NosLx. Adj. Gen. Ind.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
From Missouri.

SPRINGFIELD, Sept. l9-From Lieut. Williams,
LIST Missouri cavalry. taken prisoner near New
tonia, on Saturday. 18th, and since escaped, we
leafn that the notorious guerrilla, Col. Hayes,
was killed there the same day by one of our
pickets
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

GENERAL COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
IxDIAxAPoIis, INDIANA. September 49, 1862

sedonth
to- general publication
enrolled dedutng the third and
ehavet the ixco
whh eand also those have n
p Generate ommss
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
From Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19-George Francis
Train dinod with Secretary Seward on Thursday
and on Friday had an interview with the Presi-
dent, Gen. Banks, Secretary Stanton and others.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
Night Dispatches.
JIcClellan's Official Dispatches.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAcl
Senfemher 10

HEADQUARTERS Army PoToMAcl
September -.
To H. W Halleck General in Chief:
But little occurred yesterday except skirmsh
ing Last night the enemy abandoned his posi-
ton. leaving his dead and wounded on the field.
We are again in pursuit. / do not yet know
whether he Is falling back to an interior position
or crossing the river. We may safely claim a
victory. Signed
GEo. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

e. The New York illustrated Weeklies. all
the monthly magazines. and the current litera-
ture of the day. can be found at Mrs. Thompson
& Sons news depot, north of Odd Fellows Hall.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

~ If Captain a. p. Butler will call at the
Morris House to day he will hear something to
his advantage
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

eE- Lawrence DIVER. while coming to town
yesterday with load OF wood. fell from the wag
on and dislocated his knee.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

CAVALRY Doors AND OFFIcTRs SHoEs "A
large lot just received at Cleans Block by Cady
4 Co.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
From boston.

BosToy, Sept l9.-The four mile race betw eer
Wagram and Verge was won in two heats by
Wagram. TIme-e534 and 81 p.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

e Advance pay and bounty will be allowed
to AL recruits for the regiments organized prior
to the LIST OF July, lc62. until further orders.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

~ We are authorized to announce JOHN
A. BEAL as an independent Unconditional Union cand
date for Common Pleas Judge for the Twelfth District
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CITY AND STATE ITEMS.

cE For choice cake, pies and confectionery
60 to Cunningham's.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

HARPER FoS OcroBER.-Stewart 4 Bowen have
the October number OF Harper. IL is filled as
usual with choice and interesting matter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20

DR. PlSKSEy-Oifice on Virginia Avenue. in
the building occupied by the late Dr. Dun ap.
Residence at Bates House. l9-3t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoIoMAc,l
September 10. 10 A. ".

Toll " Halleck. General-in Chief:
Pleasenton is driving the enemy across the riv-
er. Our victory vas complete. The enemy is
driven back into Virginia. Maryland and Penn
syvania are now safe. Signed
Gro. Z. McCLELLAs.
Major General Commanding.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-20
PUBLIC NOTICE
TONL1NSON a. con. Druggists, No.
Is East Washington Street,

~ UuSt " uSHTuStVu StIctts
Have been appointed agents for the sale of
BK 4 n E,S TUSSI AGO,
THE WONDERFUL GRANULUS for the cure Of Coughs,
Colds Sore Throat Bronchitis Wheeling Irritation of the
Uvula and Tonss, and Diseases of the Lungs Sold in
large boxes, % cts, 81 cts and 81 each. nlsd&wly
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
The Maiden Crni,e Of the Monitor.
Fiom One WHO vas o. Board 'Le Battery.

Fiom One WHO vas On Board he Battery.
MoyTOR. WcdEeldsy. Mach S. iof2
Tic Monitor, after several veAalious delays is
hesvng her anchor inboard; and our scnioreDgincer
Mr. Newton, has received AZ order fog steam NJ II
a. IA. The trial trip Of Tue day proved in every way
satisfactory, and a The naval service It the Brook.
Ign station arc satisfied the. Capt. Elicsson, latest
effort win prove splendid success.
JHgrSdcy. WQrci g. II a. m.--Our conveys, tho
grinboals saciem and Cufr;,ack have eft their al
chorage, AMI are steaning down TIC harbor and the
powerful towboat Seth Low Lac given us her strong
est hawser, and uow, at the signal from Capt Wor.
dem our whan Ines arc east oil, tho engines are in
moiioa and huz1lh, We sio or with high hopcs and
ela;sG slirls for the scene Of our future tiumphs
Tie morning, wliohwas a disauecsble one, with ~
overcast SKY aid a leaden atmo.l here now begins 70
show signs Of amendment. The sun disuels tie
fog that lines the whares, light breeze eplngs up
from tie westward, and our prospect il fair for
p.edfant voyage. Farewell FOX a time, Cookbook,
with your grim ranks Of guardian cannon, aud tic
massive wooden walls OF ,he old North Carolins q
tender and rcgrctiul farewell TO You old Empire
City with your brilliant Broadway, cnd your
sensation newspapers abraham hath need OF us,
i"' We 4" a. "i' 'a" |'o "" iihS blpHly Gown ne
river harbor we are greeted with inqu.stye and
wondering gances from the fefry-bca. passengers,
aad occasionally faint cheer, with waving Of hands,
from the spprccatye few who recognize in oar nou-
deacript figure the Ericsson siean battery 2p. NJ
! lie steward announces dinner and as the wa.aroOm
ocera gather around the table elaiion Ii visible o.
every conntenalce. p. m.-Tbe pilot has safely
conducted Gs through the gate OF the ocean at Sandy
Hoo, and il now, with easpei-bag in hand watching
the approach Of lie boat Which is 10 tsae him OF.
p.l0iboal No. :, 10 which be is attached hoyers in
near distance, and the conyoys ire steaming slowly
ahead Oh oar stsrboard quarter and abe4m. Tie
engines work enthusiastically tho rldder, which h,.s
been source % anxiety and fear from 10 appascn.
'fiue on our Eid rip lss perfect control Of be-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
EVENING SESSION.
ASSEMBLY.

Mr ALN0RD. by oonseat, offered 8 rcsolufioo'
which VIA adopted, directing the State Engineer H
Cause 10 be uads 10 e Home, az the earliest mo-
mcnt a ren0rt oi the COT and 'essbiiy OF enlrsinS
one ter Of he locks or tie Erie Canal TO LOO eeI IT
engih, and - feet ia width. fer TIE consideration
of lho General Government. in connection Win no
subject of our luke front err defenses.
Mr.. LEA3iY presented two romonst-snees, NJ
ucsous.y signed against the Broadway kahosd'
Ihs teiug general order day, bills on 'hs caien a'
were taken up.
The IN ma King GA appropriation fortoe payniea,
Of the direct tax sssume by the State 10 the onnro
States, was ordered 10 o lliri reading. -,
Iue remainder OF the session YVES occupied ID dis
cnssion Of tue pi Tor he division Of Madison Conh'1
sIio two Jury Districts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
rYENING SESSION.

The cyering session was consuned IN aeta,s -
he I'm 10 divide Madison County into two Jnry
del,rts. The enactipg clause was stricken CUT end
the bill killed. ,.,;o,
which wac adopted, coD9atui tiing the country en-
nj, Of the people were due Mr.. Ericsson ior tho
.r"l,r,s.ion Of the Monitor, and Lieut.. Woren
noaeer Sinners, and the other Officers, for gsllan.
coDIc,, providing that properly engraved copy o.
ths resonson be sent the gentlemen named, WIZ
he request to read before he crew Of the Monitor
On motion Of Sir. O'BRIEN, the bill 10 authorize
attorneys resting ia adjoining States to paeee ~
tho conis of this State. was moved fornard 10 lrs.
IN the Committee Of the whole for Tuesday. Ao'
.--riAA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE....ALBASY. March Is, 1852.

SENATE. ALBANY. March Is. 1852.
Petitions were presented for an Industrial Hone
for cast.ouC women, aud for the passage Of TIE
Metropolitan Health bill and the Prohibitory Amend
ment bill.
The bill to amend the State Prison laws was
reported for consideration.
The Controller sent Ia communication relating
TO the expenses OF the State advertising for the yes
1860 and ls6l
The annual report of the Governors Of the New
York Hospital was presented.
ON motion Of MIR. CONNOLLY, by unaniuo,s
consent, the bill TO enable the Supervisors Of New.
YORK. TO borrow uonev 10 anticipation Of the animal
lax to pay tie Police force was read third tine
sDd passed.
Mr. WOODRUFF gave notice OF q bill for rail.
road m T,yeuty-sixth aud other streets in New.fork
TIE bill 20 amend tie General Life and Health
Insurance Ac, WAS passed.
Mr.. WOODRUFF introduced O bill TO amend TIC
ACT in relation 70 the District Courts Of NewYork.
Mr.. MURPHY introduced resolution, WEIGH Wa
adopted, requiring information from the Secretary
Of Slate respecting tie Oh Leake Estate ,eS:hea'eS
efiatel.
Mn. BELL moved to make the resolutions 's
amend the Constitution, prohibiting the sale
liquor, the special order OF Tuesday At II o ciock
Motion lost.
The vote was then reconsidered, and the netiM
adopted by Il vote OF ID TO VI.
The bill 10 provide fir sending conyicts 20 yesa
OF age ~ the Penitentiary WAS consiGeIei ~ Coz
mittee OF the Whole, and debated I'll tie hour d
recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The Senate met at o'clock.
Progress was reported o. the bill 10 provide ~
the Imprisonment Of convlcis under - years IA pea
itentari-s.
The following bills wen; through the COMMITTEES
Of the Whole, and were ordered 10 third reading.
Relative to tie powers and duti 5 OF SopeTvsoF..
Relative to tie construction OF the Adirondack
Railroad.
Relative 10 O Jail and Coart-House in Kings
County.
The bills to reimburse certain expeusss TO- pup
ping the 2Gh Regiment; for dividing tie cT.se Ct
murder into two degrees, and prescribing hs
guoishront Of arson were debated ard progress ~
Ionai. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
AnE HAWKINS ZOCAVES AT TIE BATTLE
OF ROANOKE ISLAND.

bosToH, 1hmtdsy. March y, Ist2
IN many OF the correspondents reports Of the
eng"sement a. Roanoke leland, nearly all the credit
was gwen TO the Hawkins zouavos. They are Of
eo'rse entitled to their share; but letter from, an
officer in the eng cement sates il was tle eenli n
(hassachusetts) re- dmenis that causel the .,1do,'
retreat Of the Bebei' from their stronghold opd tho
acr' was entirely empty when the Hawking Zouave.
made Their grand charge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
COuRT CALENpAR-TsI. pay.

Soprano CouRI-GAAtRAL IEHA'-"os' ~
y pa 10 80. 80. 26l, 26,. ,cho.-
SUPRTNlE CoURr -CEcufr. - Palt l. Son ,"
causcs) Nos 5ols $780, 6o ;S! zoos :oes o.s 80 ~
N san ~, sg9i s902 s5i. ttlg 6osa b6il. bus 90
d.a3 bs0i 6is G3l2 61gO t9ii, 1885, .iid, i1' H'' 49,
1i. 1i8f s2ia 522a} 1925, ,2i6, l2t9 1.o ~, o,s
49, Az ~ 70 g,g AZ 70 $40 Inclusive -, 20, ,n,r
SUPERIOR CouRr--Part Mos. -.'.' g. o. w e
no. l2s1l 1879 l43i. tao 1897, 1853 lASs HS,, -
1871 1871 Part I.--Nos. "a 1850 I'm i.io' a., III
Short c4nsss-No.. 1871 3 1913, 1904 ~ 10. ,d A.,
Mo-. g6i9 I21g Gl3 363 1873, 1891 1874 ~ lls ~,
E 81 $50 5oi 1906 Ise6 ls.c 1912, 1914, 1915, l'l'' ''o
- . AN, o,c a,e a.a
ComNoy PLE,s.-Part Nos. i3J, $40, 'sF, ~
go $50. o', ias, 9s3. 9S' 6ts 80, S's, SSO 70"
lnrhanecd. ~ Ga ~
<fsos COUNTY CiRcuIr Coukr--No ~
- 20 80 a. o. o. g. 81, 81 SO, a. g. 81 ~ IS "
BEOoSrTS CRY CouRr.-E4aity esus''
tied ni,boa, JsIy-Nes 30 a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
FROM PORT ROYAL.

The Schooner IL. H. Manchester, Capt. NickenOn,
arrived al this port Last evening from Pope Creek, 5.
C., and Port Royal, making the passage in xix dys.
she brings 5000 bales of cotton and 81 hides con-
signed to Hiram Barney, esq, Collector OF the Port.
Her news Is unimporanr, as nothing Of any moment
had tIanspred aimee the sailing Of The Philadelphia
and Oriental. Everything remains quiet, and the
condition oi tue troops remains about the same
They are in good health and dne spirits.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14

NIsIIIEIsV VT y.
OsTLGo, y. y, 1hundsy. March A. 1872.
The recent war orders of President Lincoln we're
hailed with general rejoiengs IN this city, az they
are believed 10 md cate bis determination % prose-
cute the way :. Il speedy termination.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-14
ITHE GREAT BATTLE IN NEW-HEXlCO'

THE TEXANS REFUSED AND DRIVEN
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

charge took their ammunition from the
boxes of the killed and wounded.
Sept GIVE arrived at Washington
yesterday. We have done our share of
the fighting, and are now on the reserve.
Our loss in this division has been very
heavy. That OF the Mass. 28th during
the three days fight, was in killed, wound
ed and missing, PIT. But we are in good
spirits, and if Stonewal" comes this
way we are prepared to give him warm
reception. have visited the capitol,
and other places otinterest, and can now
say that Washington is worth fighting for.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

i'Lp off'o LIS I'''','. . ,'''"'
regiment 'ne l~'h' ""s "'u ''' 'i'''''
appointed ana N''e''S county "'q'' W
s'''' Iel' o"' !" '"e 'ol"' MS count! "'
"hoe mas 'oF'''Snsu more '""" rs quo
IA OF men se'er"' 81 'N' towns nave 'O''
n'Shed from twenty 10 'n'''y me" apiece
more 'n'n 'N'r 4u''''' ana Almost tive
~ho'e mas pee" uo"e y 'o''"'1e'''s'
NOV "A score Of me-" u 'u7 ""o'e count ;
nave nee" u'''''o' @N''' S',' WI" '''0.''
more ''ah " ''s'''''"' o' 'o'o''' ; ~ '''
n'''' Or'eao' county "'' NOV Il S''.s e.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

M0kIlg 81 per Ct. Tor Inc Ne0T
ending August /, 1862. said per centage to he
cast upon the original amount of the premium
note, without reference to any endorsement 49,
and to be paid to the Treasurer, at his office in
Montpelier, on or before the 10th day Of Octo-
Der, 1862.
Members of the Company will find in the
hands Of the Representative elect to the Lcgs-
iarurc, a schedule, showing the amount of as
seSsment dg- from each respectively, and they
are particularly desired 70 zee that the money
for their assessments is forwarded to the Office
in October. The assessments must be paid
when due. Those who fail thus to pay, ought
not to expect to be paid if their property is de
-.toycd 10y fire. A little attention 70 Til, OH the
part of the members of the Company, at the
proper time, will save them expense and trouble.
See Sec. Sth, act Of Incorporation on your pol
icy, which will he enforced.
j. I. THURSTON, Treasurer.
Montpelier, Sept 3 1862. 1913
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I'VE are indebted 70 tie friends Of
Lieut.. L. c. Brocett, Of Mass 28th, for
permission to COPY the following Items f
general interest concerning tie late bat
ties, from papers Intended for their per
sonal gratiticatOn.
Lieut.. b., Of Boston, whose parents
hail from the Green Mountain State, en-
listed as a n.commjsjoned officer, was
at the battle of Charleston, whore he wa,
sounded and had a horse shot under him.
Honorable mention was made Of him for
gallant and meri,oriorf conduct. lie was
promoted, and at the time when he writes
was acting as Assistant Adjuiant Gene
raj in Reno's division The friends Of
this young and gallant officer, OF whom
he has many in this State, will be glad to
learn that he has passed safely through
the late terrible battles, though again
with the loss Of horse and slight per-
sonal injuries.
FREDERICKsBURG, Va, Aug. I5.-
We received orders yesterday to place
three days provisions in our haveYsacks.
and be ready to load the teams when
they arrived which was at halfpast
three this morning. Were ready At five
and marched across the Rbanpahauock tn
Gen. Burnside's headquarters-marched
about sixteen miles.
Aug. l5. The few days previous
memoranda contain only sn itinerary Of
places an distances We passed Gull
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

Ia Sailors are so scarce in New York
that $50 per month has been offered in
several cases without effect, and vessels
are now lying in the harbor loaded, and
cannot sail for want Of seamen.
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APPRENTICE WANTED.

A Boy .Sirteen or Sereatecn Years Of
age, 10 ha,n tile Printing Business. Ap.
ply tmmediatey.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19
From the Tenth Regiment.
CAMP CHASE, Sept. II.

now pleasantly encamred upon the "Sa-
cred soil Of Virginia" | say pleasantly
encamped. Ne not yet. Oar officers
must have considered the stumps and tall
growth Of bushes in this place of small
account when they marched our regiment
into it ard ordered the tents to be pitched
here, and it wi take many more strokes
Of theaX to nuke our camp either com
Portable or pleasant, but orr boys enter
into the wrk as at a pleasant task soon
to be accomplished, and all seem to real
lie that ney are not placed here for am
.u,emen or ease, but for stern military
.disciphe and labor. often Of a severe and
an upIcasant character. This brigade
is i Gen, Casey's division Just across
lifelong Bridge, only four miles from
Washington, and guards an important APP
roach to the capital. am not at liber-
to state tie number of regiments en-
camped here but am confident there Is
force enough TO wipe out any army Of
traitors that may attempt this point
The first Vermont Cavalry, numbering
now on duty,only about 400 men, are in
this brigade ecamped about half mile
from here. In relation to "what they
say Of as az q regiment l might dwell
for some time, both as to the impression
left upon the minds Of all who looked
upon our raols while in Vermont, and
also the man compliments and gifts of
honor we received on cur journey, but
ADLER pens tluh mine have not been un-
mindful of CIR department and discip.
line, and l wi'iooIy say that lee the Yer
mont Tenth bu support the dignity of its
present enviabl name and the homes Of
tbasa ..s,,rdy Broom 1tooo,a;, Roc
.'''''''' -0J =
father. brother or son, may soon rejoice
that thew haze engaqed in this nohra
.-.......', 49,.
0'us' anu ''''' men ''"''i'S ''9 o"Io''eu
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

e" The Richmond Examiner has a
long article about cotton and corn, in
which it confesses that the rebels are in
a dilemma, afraid of starvation if they
don't grow cotton.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

Ga The citizens of Hawley, Mass,
above the age of forty-ive, have organ
lied p company OF one hundred and
twenty men, and offered their services to
the government without bounty or pay.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19
VT. MUTUAL FIRE ms. COMPANY.

Notice Of assessment for 1862.
THE Members Of the VERMONT MUTUAt
j FIFE Insurance COMPANY are hereby mo-
t0ed that the following assessments have been
made by the Directors on all notes in force on
the following days to wit
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-09-19

Generals, with large force were WIlhlr
two miles OF US.
Aug. 20. Yesterday we continued
our march through Stevensburgh, dowr
the Rapidan, and bivouacked a mile anC
4 half from Barnet's Ford on the Other
side Of which the rebels made their ap
pearaucc this morning, about s O'Clock
. A. n. when a slight cavalry skirmist
ensued. About shutdown We STATED fol
Kely's Ford, which we reached abou
midnight, and bivouacked in II corn field
Aug. q. About noon most Of the
troops crossed the Ford very near Long
streets forces, took position in field
and dared him to fight; but be would
not see it, and only replied with one Of
bis batteries. Our cavalry dashed into
the woods, and soon came out with the
loss Of two killed and a number wound
ed. Finding it impossible to draw the
rebel force out Of the woods, we returned
to the encampment Of the previous even
! ing, and slept in a church, for once as
soundIy as many al old logy under good
sermon.
Aug. -. We were called OF. quite
early, and moved off in the direction of
Rbappalanrock station before breakfast
as heavy firing was heard in that direc-
ton. We joined Pope, and remained
f.. he day near his headquarters, which
were under a tree. Our batteries were
placed in position, within Smelling dis
lance Of the enemy.
Aug. %. We commenced moving at
about : o'clock A. NJ, and after march
ing three miles, halted to let Banks and
Sigel's forces pass. Banks headed his
men, sitting in an ambulance. He Gp-
peared As prompt aud energetic but not
quite so rugged as at the review on Bos,
ton Common, by the Prince of Wales.
We commenced moving again abou,
sundown. Heavy firing of cannon and
muskctry in the distance.
Aug "a. | worked hard at forcing
the tr.in along until one O'Clock this NOR
ming, when l rolled myself up in rubber
blanket under tree, my usual shelter.
and slept Kill four A. NJ, when | called
the men. We marched about two miles
to the top Of a hill where the regiments
and batteries were brought into position.
Sigel opened on the enemy about half
mile above MS; and there was heavy fir
ing on both sides. At half past p. NJ.
we received orders to fall in" and move
on. was just putting my foot in the
siirrpp, when the rebels opened battery
and the first shot struck about ten yards
..,., &c w. Co.., D..,,
.,,, ~, w. a.s.
SHOT made them oskod,ddIa -
'G'E ~ o'' l'''' ~ ~ ' a. '''''"'
~ '''' ','' "'"S '' , 0'''' '''o w
''1" - 'l'''' '''' INV W. '',' ~ Nv
- ''''' va WV way ! ''''U " o0''7 "''''