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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-19

t5y- Letters from the army Of the Cumber-
land speak in enthusiastic terms of the conduct
of Gen. Hascel in the battles at Murfreesboro'
After Gen. Wood was wounded Hascell CON-
manded that division, and finally both Woods
and Vancleve's divisions. He was always in the
front, directing the movements, and sharing all
the dangers of the field.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-19
Legislative summary.
THURSDAY, January Is.

THURSDAY, January Is. 1863
SENATE.-A number of resolutions of enquiry
were introduced and will be reported upon by the
several committees. The bills and joint resolu
tons were read a second time and referred TO APP
proprate committees, and the files of the Senate
cleared
In the afternoon the concurrent resolutions
from the House, concerning the pay of non com
missioned officers and priyates in the army and
reducing the pay of officers debated up to ad-
journment. The increase was favored by large
majority of the Senate, but the question of reduc
ing the pay OF officers was the point in debate
Ii was pending at adjournment.
Reconsideration were introduced denounc-
ing Lincolns emancipation scheme, demanding
an armistice, calling for a National Convention,
to assemble at Louisville and refusing to be
taxed TO liberate slaves of African descent
The message of Gov. Seymour, of New York,
was, Gov. Morton, of Indiana, had failed TO
comply with his duties in the premises, intro
duced and discussed.
IL was resolved that the House, the Senate
concurring. would elect Prison Directors and
State Printer on Wednesday next
Bills reaching to No. 81 were introduced.
Adjourned
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-19
FRIDAY, January is, 1863


SENATE.-The Senate. in order to have the
contested election cases discussed before the
members. instead of in committee. called for the
papers in regard to the several contested cases
from the Committee on Elections. The con
testants and their attorneys were invited to seats
within the bar. Hon. Joseph z. Mcdonald
spoke for the contestants, and Mr. Browne, OF
Randolph, Mr.. Ray and Mr. Msllett replied.
No action taken.
The Senate bill No. / was received from the
House with sundry amendments. which we're con-
CURED in.
The Senate adjourned until P. NJ. on Mon
day.
HoUsE-Senate bill No. /, amended and ap-
propriating $4,000 for legislative expenses,
passed. resolution was introduced (by Mr..
Cason, of Boone and Hendricks,) appointing a
committee of five to investigate to secret soci-
cites opposed to the Administration, and to indi-
cate the needful legislation in the regard Reso-
ion tabled by vote of 81 to 80. Mr.. Hanna,
90, presented resolution, which was re-
the Committee on Federal Relations,
members of Congress inquire why
bad been made between Massachu-
in the manner of enforcing the
g No. Al were introduced.
to No. 30 were reached
ar and deliver his mes.
y Wade was
ator by the
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-19
Correspondence between Hon. Jesse
ID. bright and several Members OF
the Legislature i'm reference TO the
SenatOrshfp.


Hon. Jesse ID. Bright:
DEAR Sir: In order that you may be fully
understood, and that no unauthorized use OF your
name may be had before the caucus or the Legs
lature that are to act in the matter of filling the
vacancy created by your expulsion from the Uni
ted States Senate, we beg to inquire whether you
candidate for reelection. or whether you
will permit your friends, in vindicatiOn Of The
pride of character which Indiana ought to sus-
tain a sovereign State, 10 use your name in
this connection
Very truly yours.
BAYLEss W. HANNA,
o. BIRD,
Ed. p. FERRIS,
n. S. GIvAN,
WIN. S. HALL,
p HOAGLAND,
A. j. DOUGLAS,
SAMUEL McCAUGHEY,
JOHN W. KEMP,
And Others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

How THE WESTERN YANKEES HAVE
BEEN DIsApPoINTED.-A correspondent
of the Philadelphia Inquirer, dating from
Chattanooga, Sept. 10, writes
Crittendenis to encamp to night at Ring
gold-at least, his troops are. He is still
here, but tits presumed will push forward
to morrow. General Thomas is still at La
fayette, and McCook in supporting distance
of him. Gordon Granger, With the reserves,
wilfbe up for the fight, and General Burn
side is rapidly moving down the Valley
No halt will be made until Atlanta is ours,
or until defeated by the rebels in front Of
that point, or Rome. That they are endeay-
oring to throw their army to position in
which it vii! covertheir base, is now very
evident, and that the Coosa and Etowah,
Rivers will be their line is not at all i'm
probable. To night, the army will be con-
ceptrated at point twenty miles South OF
Chattanooga, is sentence which Provost
Marshal General Wiles blotted in des-
patch of mine sent you to day; but it is
nevertheless true, though contraband. I
have no hesitation iu sending it by mail, as
before it can possibly get to the rebels
through your paper the campaign will be
over. "sixty FIVE miles to Rome, l3O to
Atlanta. says the railroad guide. "Four
days to Rome, ten to Atlanta, including a
battle" says Rosencranz. That he means
pursuit and battle we all know, and that
Bragg means battle ere he abandons At
lanta, no one has a doubt. But, to doubt
that, halting to fight, Bragg will be terribly
defeated and routed, you insult the good
sense and dearest honor of every man in this
army.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
Governor Bonham's Message.

COLUMBIA, September Ex-Governor
Bonham's Message was read to day in both
branches of the Legislature, at one 2 NJ
It recommends that a military force be
raised of two regiments of infantry, one to
be mounted, and a proportionate force OF
cavalry and artillery, to resist apprehen-
ded raiding parties of the enemy. This
force is to include all able bodied citizens
between sixteen and sixty years old, not in
Confederate service or otherwise legally
exempted those who have employed sub
stititutes who become citizens, and those
having domicils.
The Governor asks the Legislature to
adopt apolicy to mitigate the evils of i'm
pressments by the Confederate Govern
ment. He also asks additional legislation
as to furnishing labor for coast defence
He recommends impressment Of labor, and
to include free negroes.
The topics of the Message were appro-
priately referred.
Message No. 2 was received, and con-
sidered in secret session.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
From the West

MOBILE, Sept. 26.-The Aduertise'' and
Register has a special despatch from sena-
tobia, which says the papers are mournfnl
over Rosencranz's defeat, and acknowledge
his loss 10000. -sss- B. -
Insurance companies will not insure on
the Mississippi River: All'quiet in Arkan.
sas. The New Orleans Era says there has
been most disastrous reverse to the Fed
erals in Louisiana This concurs with the
rumors that Weitzel was defeated and kill
ed by Taylor at Napoleon, Louisiana.
A special despatch to the appeal, dated
Canton, 9th, says the Memphis Bulletin,
of the 22d, states that Magruder whipped
Franklin's Yankee corps, taking many
prisoners, sinking two gun boats and dis
abling several at Sabine Pass. Franklin
returned to New Orleans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
pmB YoRKvrLLB gMoUrRBR. 9 ~

"A riot occurred between the Irish and
negroes at Buffalo, N. Y, lately, in which
twelve negroes were badly beaten and two
drowned. ,........,. ,... O.. ...-. ...
"A New England paper thinks that
Charleston will be no place for General
Butler, "the pickings are so poor" and, we
might add, the rifles are in the hands of
men who will not tolerate the presence of
the beast.
Three or four Russian frigates have ar
rived at New York from Cronstadt, and
five more were expected in few days:
A Yankee sailor, in his report of the
assault on Fort Sumter, says :-"The gar
risons seem to have felt secure, as sentry,
being hailed, demanding surrender, re-
piled: "Hello, Yank, are you there?-
Nary a surrender; you can't climb up here"
= The Piedmont Railroad from DanVllle,
Va, to connect with the North Carolina
Rail Road at Greensboro is being pushed
forward with energy. Track.laying is pro.
crossing rapidly from both ends, with the
prospect of having the whole road compile
ted at an early day.
-Jermy Taylor says: 'sIt takes wide
garment to cover some peoples sins."-
Perhaps, then, some of our female friends
should still further widen their orinolines.
1t is true of nearly every man, that
what he has done is little compared with
what he might have done.
- As long as men smell fwhiskey and
tobacco, the women have right to defend
with musk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
THE NEWS.

The news from all quarters is cheering
Our troops in Virginia are in excellent con-
dition, and ready for fight, which is daily
expected.
AT last dates from Tennessee, the Yam.
KEGS were in Chattanooga, closely besieged
by our forces. Our loss in the battles Of
last week do not exceed $4,000, of which
large portion are emily slightly wounded.
The Yankee loss in killed, wounded, and
captured, it is said, numbers $4,000. Our
townsman, General Jenkins, is in command
of Hoods division, and, at latest dates,
held Lookout Mountain.
On, the 9Th inst, General Magrpder de-
feated Yankee division, commanded by
Gems. Franklin and Weitzel, sinking two
1gunboats and driving off the others, at Sa-
bine City, which is at the mouth of the sa-
.biue river, the dividing line between Lou
isiana and Texas, two hundred and eighty
miles west of the mouth of the Mississippi
river. Our troops in the trans-Mississippi
department are in fine condition, and conf
dent of success whenever they meet the
enemy.
At Charleston there has been no excite
ment during the past week. The Yankees
on Morris Island are working like beavers
trying to make batteries Gregg and Wagner
impregnable. Shells. from our batteries
blew up two ammunition chests at battery
Wagner on Friday last ~. +
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
--latest from the Battlefield.

ATLANTA, September 26.-Our lines
extend around Chattanooga within striking
distance. Our forces are we'll up to the
front and full supplies were close on Wed.
nesday. That night, our cavalry occupied
Cooper Gap, on Lookout Mountain, twelve
miles from Chattanooga; and that night
Gen. Wheeler made reconnaissance to-
ward Lookout Mountain and found an in
fantry force of the enemy, which he drove
away. The mountain is now held'by Long
street. The enemy's operations can be
plainly seen from Lookout Mountain. Ros-
epcranz has two linessof defence on the
road to Chattanooga, for 600 yards, and the
lines are crowded with men. He has one
pontoon across the river.
Longstreet commands the river and rail
road below Chattanooga Gen. Hood was
doing we'll on Thursday. Our loss in killed
and wounded will not exceed $4,000. The
Yankee killed, wounded and prisoners num-
ber $4,000. Two Yankee hospitals are in
our hands, with 1900. The enemy's haV-
ersacks contain corn bread only, and pris-
oners state that for ten days they were on
short rations. The bridge over the East
Chickamauga has been repaired, and trains
will go to cur lines tomorrow.
I The train last night from Ringgold ran
off the track four miles above Marietta, and
is not yet in; no lives lost Mr.. Adair
writes from Ringgold yesterday to the Con.
federacy, that Wheeler is over the river and
Forrest is in the right place. A Confede-
rate officer has just arrived who was wound
ed and taken prisoner on Saturday and de-
tanned in Yankee hospital until Monday,
when he was released by Forests cavalry.
He saw Rosencranz on Sunday at IL M
He had no mark of wounds. On Sunday
night, rockets were seen towards Harrison's,
which the Yankees said was Burnside, with
forty thousand reinforcements. A heavy
Confederate force was before Chattanooga
and Harrison's.
LArER.-An officer from Hoods divi.
sion, who arrived on the train just IN, re-
ports that he left Lookout Mountain yester-
day morning, and that important position
was held by Hoods division, now comman; ln
ded by jenkins. 1t is not supposed an as
sault will be made, as we command the SIT
uation and need not sacrifice lives. When
the trains left Burnt Bridge Station this
morning, cannonading was heard. On
Thursday night, the enemy made two at
tempts on our lines, but were driven back
to their entrenctments. Further news OF
cheering character has been received, but
it is not deemed prudent to communicate 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

MORE RUMoRs.-The people Of New
Orleans have the latest and most startling
news. From Capt. Jefferson, who lately
arrived at Mobile from the Crescent city,
the Tribune learns that the New Orleans
Bee of the 9th Git was in other papers, also)
gives tbeparticulars of a treaty of peace and
commerce between Hon. John Slidell, on
the part of the Confederacy, and the EN-
peror Napoleon, and that one of our CON-
missioners was to accompany Macmillan
from France to Mexico, with fleet of
French and Austrian vessels-all to sail on
the 1st of October. -.
This news, it is stated, completely chan
ges the programme of the enemy, respect
ing the attack on Mobile: He says that
$4,000 men are now on their way up Red
river, e1 route, tits supposed, to the Mexi-
can frontier. He represents further, that
there are now about $4,000 men in-the dif-
ferent barracks around New Orleans, and
that all the steamersin the rivers, schooners
and other crafts in the lakes, have been
seized by the Government, and all proViS.
ioned, with wood, water, etc., ready to sail
at moments warning. -: 'e-
All this should be swallowed with, many
grains of allowance, especially by the Mo-
bilians. -. .-r.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
That Flag.

The South Carlinian of the 9th, says /:
We saw, yesterday, at the Executive Office,
the old flag; not the special flag Of the u
nion, but the special Union Aag,' which
foated over Fort Sumter when that fortress
passed into the hands Of South Carolina
and the Confederaoy.> The generous Beau
regard allowed Major Anderson to carry a.
way the flag, under which he had to sur
render, as tribute to his sacrificing him
self on a point of duty; and Anderson al
flowed that flag to be desecrated, under
false pretenses, in being exhibitedtoa meet
ing in New York, and still further in en-.
veloping the. equity limbs Of the arch.traitor
Scott. Retributive justice brought it back
to be surrendered where it. properly belong
ed and amid the ruins of the unyelding
Sumter, it was laid at the feet of the first
general to whom the flag Of the old Union
was humbly Frustrated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

FROM NAsHvILLE.-The Chattanooga
Rebel has obtained the following items OF
interest from Nashville
The Federals are treating the people OF
Nashville more humanely, and a better con-
dition of affairs exists under the admins
tration of the brothers Granger-'one gen.
eral and the other colonel in the Federal
service. The town is properly policed, and
life and property protected. The negroes
do pretty much as they please, and steal
enormously, as they are compelled to do to
live. The free negroes are most trouble
some. The Yankee soldiery is generally
under proper discipline and we'll behaved.
Very few old familiar faces are to be seen
on the streets. Living is cheap, and pro-
visions ample. Many Of the negroes who
at first absconded have returned. The ne
groes. of Esquire Robert Rains, who was
considered one of the strictest masters a.
mong the Davidson County planters, have
all returned to him, and prefer to remain
at home Now and then guerilla raids are
heard Of, but they are not of frequent oc-
currense. The city is garrisoned by about
4,5OO men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

BACoN.-It was thought sometime since,
SAYS the Columbus San, when the Govern
ment agents were trying to purchase bacon
with Confederate notes at eighty cents per
pound, that bacon had become extinct in
this market. The general belief was, that
there was none in the country. But when
the Government received large lot of su.
gar, and commenced exchanging that arti.
Gle for bacon, many persons were forced to
change their opinion. Over ten thousand
pounds of bacon were taken during single
week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

s@- We have again whispers Of the early
arrival of that long expected fleet of Con-
federate iron-clads from Europe. A South
ern paper declares that. officers have
alreadyqeft our ports to take command Of
such vessels. We might add to this item
some interesting circumstances from our
own information but for obvious reasons
we forbear the detail of rumors on this sub
ject, however we'll we may know them to be
sustained by substantial official advices.
This fotilla, is the subject of great expec-
tations. 1t will probably not disappoint
them. Ifthe accounts given of the arma-
ment and power of this looked for Confede-
rate fleet are true, we may expect it to sweep
down the Gulf and instantly raise the block
ade,; to destroy the transports at Charleston
to clear out Ship Island; and; perhaps, to
penetrate the Mississippi, sweeping the
river clear of Yankee craft, and putting an
end to the Mobile expedition in the most
summary manner.
1t is said that the Yankee monitors will
be unable to contend with these iron.clads;
that they have neither the necessary speed
nor the sea qualities to do SO. We believe
the enemy has upon the stocks vessels which
will compete with the Confederate pattern;
but it will be months before they can be
put in commission. In the meantime, the
Confederate navy may have its own way
tits question of time and opportunity, and
we hope for the best.-Richmon2 Epami-
ner ~ go. - - g.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
From Virginia.

.GoRDoNsv1LLE, Sept. 2S.-All quiet
from the front. Thirteen Yankee scouts,
captured above United States Ford, were
sent through to Richmond to day. Several
deserters from Lanes N. G. brigade were
shot at Orange Court House yesterday.
No further movements reported to-day.
The enemy's force beyond the Rapidan is
estimated at 10000 effective men, and
Meade's Headquarters above Culpepper G..
Fl. Opinions conflict as to whether. there
will be fight soon or not.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
Recruits,

A gentleman just returned from the scene
of battle informs the Atlanta Register that
the railway trains cannot move the troops
who are going forward to Bragg's army
Many of these are fresh recruits whose ar.
dor is as irrepressible as that of the veteran
soldiers. The slightly wounded refuse to
leave the ranks, and in any future battle we
may be confident Of victory.
he says that the condition of our army
is perfect in all its departments. Supplies
and means Of transportation are being rap
idly gathered and evory arrangement per.
footed fyr the further prosecution Of the
campaign.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
GRENADA, MISS, September 9.-Edi;e

GRENADA, MISS, September 9.-Edi:or
Mississppiam: have additionalnews that
I sent you a few days ago, in regard to the
six iron-clads for the Coufederacy, then re-
ported to be on theirway across the ocean
from England. The Chicago Times, Of the
I'd, announces she arrival of these vessels
at Nassau, and that ten others had already
been launched and:would be ready for sea
in the course of this month:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

n@ The Register, of the 2lst, says that
among the prisoners are two Major Gene
rails and one Brigadier, and that our army
lost 40 prisoners nor guns. "
cit is stated that we have an immense
cavalry force on the North side of the Ten
nessee River to cut off the enemy's retreat,
and that among the incidents of yesterday
some 1000 prisoners, who revolted against
their guards, were slaughtered. 1t is also
stated that the enemy's killed, wounded
and missing amounts to 25,0O0, and that
their pentoon bridges have all been des'
troyed."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30

The YANKEES IN FLoRIDA.-A gentle.
man who arrived in Savannah on Thursday,
informs the Nesos that on Wednesday last
number of Yankee barges approached
Bay Port, Florida, (Which is port on the
Gulfsome forty miles North of Tampa Bay,)
and burnt an English steamer which had
run the blockade with valuable ecargo Of
goods. The steamer was aground at the
time about one and half miles from Bay
Port. The Confederate troops in the vicin-
ity were in small number, and, deemiDg
their fire insufficient to repel the enemy
and save the property at the Port, set fire
to several small vessels lying at the wharf,
and fell back. .. ....-..-..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-09-30
General Bragg. :

A correspondent (29O) of the Atlanta
Intezligeacer closes his account ofthe battle
Of Chicamauga with the;foHowing statement
Of reasons why Gen. Bragg did not follow
up his victory, and the address of General
Bragg to his troops:
But for the want Of rations Gen. Bragg
would have followed up his victory the next
day, but our troops were unable to move
until our supplies came up. ln,this great
battle Gen. Bragg has exhibited military
sagacity far oyerreaching Rosenoranz, and
by his masterly maneuvressh has handled his
army with skill and Judgment that only
could have secured to us such glorious
victory. 49, .... ...
i. I close this letter by appending his'con.
gratulatory address to his troops, which will
be read with thrilling glow of interest,
and over which every true heart will with
gratitude to God, .devoutly rejoice. 29O.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENN.
Field of .Chickapauga, Sept. %.
It has pleased Almighty 1od TO reward
the yalor and endurance.of our trcoEs, by
giving to our arms complete victory over
the senemy's superiornumbers.
Homage is due, and is rendered unto
Him who giveth not the battle to the strong.
Soldiers after two days of severe battle,
preceded by heavy and important outpost
affairs, you have stormed the barricades and
breastworks of the enemy, and driven be-
fore you in confusion and disorder an army
largely superior in numbers, and whose con-
slant boast was your defeat. Your patient
endurance under privations, your fortitude
and your valor, displayed at all times and
under all trials, have been meetly rewarded
Your commander acknowledges his obll'
cations, and promises to you, in advance
the country'S gratitude.
But your task is not ended. We must
drop q soldiers tear upon the graves of the
noble men who have fallen by our sides,
and move forward. ~. .@
Much has been accomplished. More re-
mains to be done before We can enjoy the
blessings of peace and freedom. :
.BRAXTON BRAGG.