Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-22
TELECRAPHlC
from philadelphia.


PHrLADELPHrA, June 20-A gentleman who
reached Baltimore 10y the Frederick train this
morning, and left Hagerstown late Thursday af-
ternoon, reports passing through the Rebel pick
cts on the road as far as East as Boonsboro and
vicinity. VIZ
He saws that Hagerstnwn will soon be perma
nently occupie by some 2. 900 troops under Gen.
Rhodes. mainly from North Carolina.
The forces which have gone TO Pennsylvania
are under jenkins, and are said 10 be returning
bringing a large number OF mules and horses, a
few cattle, and 4 number Fof,ncgroes who are al
legged TO have run away from their masters in
Virginia, and Washington county in Maryland.
Those belonging about Hagerstown were being
returned to their masters, and those from Virginia
were sent back under guard.
Horses and other property taken from citizens
Of Maryland have been returned to them, and
every effort has been made to make their stealing
as little offensive as possible to "My Maryland"
1t was said that a considerable infantry force
was posted on the Virginia side. near Williams
port, some seven miles from Hagerstown.
At Hagerstown, it was said that the concilia-
tory policy adopted. was dictated by the hope of
obtaining recruits in Maryland.
From McConnelIsvfiIe.
McCoxSELLsvILLE, Pa. June ia detach
ment of Gen. jenkins mounted infantry, under
the command OF Col. Ferguson, entered this
place al a O'CLOCK tniS morning.
The Rebels opened all the stores. Lelping
themselves to boots, shoes, hats, provisions and
everything else they could carry away.
The town was so completely taken by surprise
that the citizens were unable to escape. and a
large number Of them fell into Rebel hands. The
Rebels also drove away about $4,000 worth of
cattle.
Que of the Rebels in attempting to capture a
horse was shot through the neck by some I'M
known person This so exasperated his COM
panions that they threatened to burn the town,
but finally desisted.
The Rebels completely Quilted the telegraph
Office. carrying off the instruments and all the
messages. The operator made his escape.
After he Rebels had collected all their plum
der and we're ready to evacuate the place. the
Colonel commanding the Rebels made known to
the citizens that be vas ready to listen to any
claims for the recovery of horses, cattle, pro
visions. &c Many applied for the return OF
their property, but for the most part were unsuc-
cessful until a number of ladies came forward
and interceded. when a portion of the property
was restored
The Rebels retreated in the direction of Han
cock. but where they may next turn up il is i'm
possible to say
A number of boquets were presented to the
Rebels by the sympathizing ladies. and it was
principally these that received back their horses,
cattle, &c.
From Memphis.
MEMPHIS, June 3O.-The following is via
Cairo: Or
The steamer Imperial brings official adyices
from Grants army to the 18th. ht ~
On Sunday last. the enemy orened fire with
artillery and m~usketry along their whole line
They kept il up most of the day. At times, II
was furious, but without much effect. They
placed two mortars out of reach of our guns, and
soma sharpshooters. From their mortars. they
fred nearlv one hundred shells at our trenches
but wounded only two or three. sa s.
Johnston evidently fears an attack.
The Rebel guerrillas are swarming the banks
OF the river above and below here, firing on all
passing boats. ~
The Alice Dean was fired on by guerrillas. at
Bucks Island, IS miles below. One nan was
killed. Measures have been taken to check the
guerrillas- sf a,ae
A heavy cavalry expedition is being sent south
by Gen. Hurlbut.