Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-19

Aiule j III Louuoh county, Ten uhles hoTtu-
west of Leesburg
Chief Engineer King has been ordered to SUI
perntend the construction of all the iron-clads
now building west OF the Alleghenies.
From vicksburg.
HEADQUARTERS WALNUT Hills
VIcKsBuRG. June IL.
A ride along the lines discovered change in
the position The enemy's batteries were al.
most silenced. aud only few ritlemen are firing
upon our sappers
Our bombardment continued with great vigor.
We have more gus in position.
Deserters coming to our lines say the men and
line officers are discontinued. and are only pre-
vented from deserving by the hope that they may
be honorably surrendered in few days
Blair's Reconnaissance between the YaZoo and
Big BLACK revealed no signs of the enemy within
thirty miles Every useful thing was destroyed
for thirty miles around.
Breckenridge is said 20 be At Jackson
Our position is equal To one hundred thousand
men.
June IA Nothing of Importance has trans
pired in the last "a hours.
The firing of our batteries has slackened and
the enemy rarely replies.
The Rebels are believed 10 be erecting an
About 100 of the enemy are reckoned TO be
killed and wounded daily by our sharpshooters
Our wounded were cared for in field hospitals
Health good
Chaplain Eton, the superintendent of the con
trabauds, is here. making arrangements to with
draw to a safe place the large number of negroe:
which have collected here.
Gen Osterhaus holds Black River bridge with
out interruptions
Paymasters will commence paying the troop:
Immediately.
The prospect OF the siege looks brighter ant
brighter and no fears are entertained for the re
suit.
From Harrisburg.
HARRrsBuRo, June - Its stated that IA bod,
of Rebels has gone from Cumberland, Md. to
Romney. Va.
The authorities are busy in organizing the
troops who still continue TO arrive in large mum
hers
The work on the Nile pits aud Notifications oil
the other side of tse Susquehanna is still goine
on.
There is much activity at Camp Curtin anC
everywhere else in and ABOUT The city.
> From Philadelphia.
e. PHiLApEIPulA June lS-The following dis
patch from gentleman of this city. was sent t
Gen. Cameron, Yesterday:
at is reported that YOU advised the taking
command ot the State troop from Gen Couch
and either giving il tn Gen Franklin or Genera
Mcclellan. Is INSTRUCT not, will YOU author
ize me To contradict ity"
The following reply was made:
"lour telegram OF yesterday was handed q
me late last night ! authorize YOU TO say that
made no such proposition F"
A dispatch to the PENNSYLVANIA Railroa,
Company from Harrisburg, gives a rumur of tn
march Of Rebel troops from Hagerstown Il
Chambersburg.
from Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, June Is BY an order from Gov
Seymour. Col. Lefferts with the 18th regiment wa
directed to report to Cen Couch at Harrisburg
Before he arrived Mt Philadelphia, he receives
the following order from Gen. Halleck, whic
changed the programme This order is date
at headquarters. Philadephia. June IL, and di
rected 10 the commanding officer OF the 9Th req
ment \. !. State Militia and signed by S
Ruff, Lieut.. Col Sd cavalry. L ) A command
ing at Philadelphia:
"SR: You will proceed withou, DELAY 10 Bait
more. Nd. Report. on the arrival of your reg
ment, to Maj Gen Robert c. Schenck, U s. Y
commanding that Military department Tran:
pOrtation is provided for your regiment on IN
road"
This order was promptly met, and after par
taking of the hospitality Of the Union refresh
ment saloon. the regiment embarked for Bait
more They arrived in this CITY about half pas
twelve. and ouartered for the night in the Gov
eminent barracks. in Holiday street. Colont
Lefferts reported bis action to the Governmer
as follows:
PHILADELPHIA. June le-Mdnight.
Cen John T. Sprague Adjt Genl. Albany:
have received orders from Gen. Halleck {
proceed to Baltimore. and am in the cars read
70 leave for that city. / presume this will r,
ceye The sanction of the General
(Signed.) MARSHALL LEFFERrs,
Col. Commanding 9Th " Y.
The Colonel received the Generals sanctic
by telegraph, with bis thanks for the promptne
with which the regiment has moved.
from New York.
NEW YORK. June l5.-On the night of the | l,
large English steamer attempted TO run
Charleston via. Landlords channel but was fr,
into aud sunk by our blockading vessels. III
officers aud crew set fire 10 the ship and cscap.
20 Morris Island. She was totally DESTROYED
1t was officially announced at the Board III
morning that the injunction agans, the action
the c. &. T. Railroad in reopening their bool
after having given notice OF their closing. hi
been removed. An election has trken place Al
IL appears to be believed
The Common Council this afternoon adopt,
q resolution respectfully and earnestly requessir
the Administration 10 place Gen. Mcclellan
once in tie place which the present crisis
rands for the safety Of tie Republic.
A special to the Tribune dated Harsbur,
18th. 4P. NJ, SAYS:
A dispatch from Chambersburg reports th
the enemy were returning Ia force.
The operator was preparing TO leave.