Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08
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NV 4 OK, june f.-lhe liines special from
the army Of the Potomac. dated the 9th, gives
particulars OF our crossing the Rsppshsnnock.
The crossing was very unexpected. Two pom
toons were laid at Franklns crossing one
mile below Fredericksburg. "a soon M the
army discovered our purpose they fred on our
men from their rife pits. but were driven out by
the goth New jersey Some sixty nj the 2nd
Florida were captured. We lost Ave killed aud
about twenty FIVE wounded. Our forces nd
vanccd cautiously. and by dark they reached tho
Bowling Green road aud posted .heir tickets for
the night This audacious movement surprised
many OF our own officers no, less than the enc
my liz probably Reconnaissance bv which
our Commanding General hoped TO obtain posi-
tive Information regarding the cnemy's nien.
items.
This morning enough was ascertalned TO locate
the greater portion OF the enemy's force
We took nearly 100 prisoners including one
Major.
During the night Lee marched two corps back
from the vicinity of Salem Church to n position
in front of our lines.
Longstreet's corps reinforced the troops in
Fredericksburg and slept there last night This
morning they moved in southery direction
BY this bold movement we have demonstrated
to a certainty what has become of the enemy
besides divining his purpose. The men behaved
in the most gallant manner. The movement has
thrilled the army with excitement and with impa-
thence.
The Government TO night received official dis
patch from Vicksburg, which. while stating the
siege continues, makes no mention of startling
importance.
HEApouARrERs, ARMY OF rnr PoroMAc.}
June g. 1863
The Times special says:
From prisoners taken last evening have Oh
tanned copies of the Richmond Wing and Dis
patch of June 5 They contain the following
from Jackson:
Jackson June 3-The result of the siege of
Nicksbnrg thus far is very encouraging TO our
side The enemy has been repulsed in every at
temp; TO storm works. Grant must be com
PEELED TO raise the siege in five days The storm
ing of the works j. looked for within the next
forty eight hours.
Foreign New.
NV YoRK, June THE new steamship
America, from Bremen the 2fth via Queens
town on the 2Ilh arrived this morning
The Confederate Loan huctuated greatly on
the receipt of the news of the death of Stonewal
jackson.
Reports of probable armstice and prospect of
European offers OF mediation between the North
and the South revived in London
The Times in speaking of Hooker's address,
says:
IF this document received without au-
thentication, il might pass for hoax"
The Times ridicules the pen and sword of the
Federal commander. Hooker's style and rheto-
rlc is not without a faux pas.
American securities have all advanced: con-
soils, g358G93lo, for money. The charge for
advances on stock exchange was $500 per
cent
A great meeting had been held at Sheffield,
which favored the recognition Of the South.
Ten thousand persons present. a resolu-
ton was passed TO memorabilia the Government.
The Times says that Mason left London for
Paris on Tuesday
Increased credence was attached to the rumors
OF probability of French mediation.
From Nashville.
NASHVILLE June 6-The fight at Franklin on
the fourth with four brigades of Rebels under
Forrest
Our forces held the Rebels at bay until the re-.
mova of the Federal stores, when our reinforce |
ments came up ard we drove the Rebels beyond |
the town.
On the morning of the fifth the Rebels were
ascertained TO have re-entered the town, after Sc
we're lightning in the streets. Col. Faulkner, of
the 9TH Kentucky cavalry. again drove them sew
eral miles beyond town, taking fifty prisoners
Colonel Faulkner was badly wounded.
Arrived here last night. Col. Wycliff Cooper.
of the 4ih Kentucky cavalry, injured by his horse
falling on him.
All quiet at Franklin to day.
NEW YoRK, June 6-The steamer Star of the
West, from New Orleans the 2Sth, via Key West
the LIST, arrived this afternoon.
The Express relates that the investigation
which is now progressing, into the late prize
sales will develop astounding frauds, ana alleges
that one whole cargo is missing.
From Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. June C. The following is
q special to the Bulletin:
oI I'll,
June 81. embrace particular Grant is
able to press the siege and take care of John
ston, who is posted still at Jackson. His re-
ported march on Memphis is not confirmed.
Our siege guns are close up to the enemy's
works and playing vigorously on them and the
town. On the lst inst. the rebels shot 300
horses, on the river bank, being unable to feed
them. Gen Blair is up the Yazoo. Important
news is expected from him.
From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 6.-The following
are extracts from Richmond dispatches of this
morning:
JACKSON, May 3.-All quiet at Vicksburg yes
terday-no firing heard. Grant is evidently
making Preparations for a movement in some di-
rectiOn.
Jackson. May A courier reports that Kirby
Smith crossed TO Port Hudson on Sunday. The
gunbOats made furious attack, sinking one
felt in regard to the result
Interesting details of the fight at VckIburg are
coming. Gen Grant used cotton bales for move
able breastworks in the attack Pemberton
mounted his 300 FOUNDERS and directed their fire
to the cotton bales, moving down whole platoons
of the enemy Our entire loss, including the ac-
ton of Bakers Creek. does not exceed 5000
Confidence in Gen. Pemberton since his answer
to Grants demand for surrender has been fully
restored No fears felt in regard to the re-
suit either at Vicksburg Ut Port Hudson
JACKSON, May 4. p. M.-Heavy firing in the
direction of Nicksburg has been heard all day.
Nothing reliable has been received from there
since Sunday.
From Caro-.
CAIRO, May IA steamer from Yazoo yes
terday morning has arrived The Rebels have
burned the upper works of the gunboat Cincin-
natl
fire occurred in Nicksburg on Monday,
caused by the explosion of our shells. One
whole side of Washington Square was destroyed.
The planting of siege guns progressing,
and it was the intention to open on the enc
along the whole line on Wednesday Our lines
have been Drawn in 80 that in many places the
armies are within speaking distance
From New York.
NV YORK. June IA Washington special
60 ,bo Uerafd dated tho 6.h states that tho d