Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-04
Night Report


tu' XIV cavalry, IN the advance OF Brannan's d-
vision. and the 18th Indiana mounted infantry.
in the advance of Mendall's division, entered
Tulahoma at noon to day. Wheeler's Rebel
cavalry, the rear guard of the enemy, left as they
entered. The town is entirely evacuated, and
only one soldier and about dozen citizens re
manned.
Gen Bragg left Tullahoma last night. The
main force retreated on the Winchester road
Gen Stern. of the Rebel cavalry, was NOR
tally wounded in the skirrnish of the Both. and
died to day at Deckerd.
The Chattanooga Rebel of the Goth ult saws.
editorialy, that considerable apprehension was
manifested Yesterday at the reported advance Of
Burnside with column OF 900 men upon
East Tennessee. We hastea to dispel these
iears. IL Burnside does advance, which we re-
gard highly improbable, there are ample means
provided to give him that reception which he so
eminently deserves Of US. The late raid to East
Tennessee has fully awakened our War Depart
ment to the Importance of preparation. In ac-
cordance with this. new levies recently raised
under the proclamation of Gov. Vance have been
ordered thther. and are ere this posted along
line Of defense Workmen are also engaged
upon bridges destroyed by the enemy. Although
personally advised Of the fact, we are not per
mtted TO CRAFTY the popular curiosity concerning
the movements of Generals Beauregard and H.
Hill
best. and keep their counsels IL is sufficient TO
say that the new leves now in process of collec
ton have come into service in good time.
We must urge the fellow citizens of Tennessee
and Alabama TO be speedy if they would crush
the advance OF the enemy. In the meanwhile
troops are hourly Ell route for the scene Of active
service in the front. and however vigilant he may
be, we hope TO catch Rosecrans yet in some in
adveriency yet unexplained Before he is done
i,h Dr.c ha u-;n
battles OF the war.
The Chattanooga Rebel Of the 18th ult, has
letter from Tullahoms. giving account of
the battle AT Hoover's Gap. 1t SAYS both John
sons and Clayton. 5Iigades took part in the
engagement
The 2)th Tennessee lost IL killed and 81
wounded. Among the officers killed are Major
Brooks. Adlutant Thomas and Capt Pettigrew
Col. Grenfel. Inspector. belonging to Bragg's
is an EngiShinan.
From Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.-A special to the Bull
letin saws:
Nothing is known AZ to the result, but the i'm
preston prevails that the great decisive battle of
the campaign has been fought in the neghDor
hood of Casstown, between Gettysburg and
Chsmbersburg. II is believed we have suffered
heavy losses in officers and men, but Lee is so
crippled as to be placed on the defensive. Yes
terday Gen Meade assumed the offensive. The
day before Lee attacked Meade. and was repused
with great loss Lee holds gap in South Noun
tain, near Chambersburg. through which he
hopes TO escape, il defeated.
A guard stationed at bridge "a. on the North
ern Central railroad. heard firing in that drec
ton like that of flying artillery. whence il is be-
leved that PleasantOn is at work with MS dash
ing cavalry, fighting for the possession OF the
gap.
BALTIMORE. July IA gentleman from Park
ton, twenty six miles from here, says heavy can
nonading was heard there Yesterday until 8 o clock
last night. The cannonadng WAS very severe,
and was resumed at daylight this morning with
great fury. II is positively known. however. that
there was no engagement at Gettysburg up to
O'Clock in the afternoon.
From New York.
INV YoRx, July 3 "A dispatch dated Head
quarters Army of the Potomac says:
The contest Wednesday was desperate and IN.
RENTING. terminating at shutdown.
During the early part Of the day our forces
failed to make any impression upon the Rebels.
when Sickles arrive and with reinforcements
turned the tide OF battle. The result may be
stated thus: We advanced rapidly. and met the
enemy. attaCkc ell DifD VIII one cor =, Out found
him too strong; fell back until joined By the llth
corps, when We renewed the attack and recained
our ground.
wadsworth. Harlan and Doubleday are re-
ported wounded.
Gen. Baxter is reported killed and Gen. Stein
mehr wounded.
Our wounded we're at Gettysburg. and were be-
ing taken care of.
Our forces at Gettysburg were largely rein
forced " ednesday night
Gen. Meade Vas in front experimenting opera
tons.
A special to the Times dated on the battle
field Thursday morning. says:
No general engagement has vet taken place.
though great battle viii be fought this afternoon
or to morrow.
The enemy are in great force
Our troops are al up ard will be on hand.
The Rebels occupy Pennsylvayia College AZ .
hospital.
There has been skirmis.ing all the morning.
Both armies are preparing for the great contest.
Our troops are in splendid condition and fight
like veterans.
FrOm waning ten.
WASHINGTON. July 3-An Official dispatch
was received this afternoon from Major General
Meade. dated Headquarters Army Of the Pofo-
mac. July 2-ll p. N. which says: