Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-01
GEN. BLUNT SHELLS A REBEL CAMP
AT VAN 6UREN, ARK.
II General Ens0ge,nessf .fnfici-
p0fed There.
EMANCIPATION IN MISSOURI
&C., &c, &c, &C., &c.

Nrw YORK, Dee. 3l-The Tribane's Wash
ingtOn correspondent says:
The report that the rebel cavalry had crossed
into Maryland near Edwari's Ferry Is confirmed.
They we're followed 10 Vienna yesterday morn
NOV a force OF mounted men under Capt. |. b.
Nx, OF Scotts 900.
To day the reconnaissance was pushed as far
a. Frying Pan, near Chantiliy, under Lieut.. Col
NlkeSOn
Three rebel siragglers were taken prisoners
Yesterday by the 5th New York cavalry. Col.
Percy Wyndham will take up The pursuit 'o-mOr
row.
A prisoner taken, belonging TO the 81 Virginia
cavalry. and now in The C.rit,l prison, says that
Lee, Stuart and mp o. left Grlnney's Station
on the 24th with 1,OU0 eT lrs and six pieces OF
artillery. This force was divided. Stuart had
| 900 men aud two guns.
A dispatch received this afternoon from an
officer near Mcnocacy, Maryland. states that a
large body OF cavalry was crossing the Potomac
at Hdrrison's Island. about seventeen miles this
side of Hlrpers Ferry.
The Time, bts the following details of Satur-
day t.ht with Stuart:
On ) lturdAy last, ) usr: crossed the Rappa-
hammock At ke.ly's Fork. about six miles east of
the OGtuge and Alexandria railroad, with six
thousand men and six pieces of artillery. He
proceeded to Stafford Church, where he divided
his tulce into three columns. each having two
pieces OF artillery aud thus formed they marched
upon Dlmiries. where he arrived about eleven
O'Clock IA the forenoon. Taking IA position on
the hills commanding the town, he commenced
throw ny shells, ana succeeded IN demOliShing
the building lately occupied by Gen. Ssel, and
several other houses.
The place was occupied by three comp MES of
infantry. 400 cavalry and Tour pieces of artillery
OF Gen Siocum's CORPS, under the immediate
command OF Col. Candy. The fight lasted Il out
six hours. when the Iebel's retired, defeated. Our
loss was iou~ killed aud wounded The rebels, -
far rs known, had ten men killed and sixteen
wounded. Thirty rebel soldiers were captured.
ami they captured twenty OF our cavalry before
reaching Dumiries, who were out pltroIing. The
Union trpops acted ia the most gallant manner.
JE FIRsoN CRY, Mo, Dec. 3-Both houses
of the Legislature completed their organic ition
this morning, by the election o. all the enamel
patton candidates. here seems to be a general
feeling that Congress should lead off in the eman-
cipatiOn movement. and there is no doubt but
that IA PROMPT ami liberal tenGer of compensation
would greatly facilitate the emancipation meas
ute in the Legislature.
There is n strong prospect that the Senatorial
question will be disposed OF tins week Under The
constitution OF the State, n simple majority
only l. required to pass any bill over the Govern
or's veto.
ST. Louis, Dec. 3l.-Gen. Blunt telegraphs
Gen. Curtis under date of Van Buren,. Arkansas,
2Sth:
My long range guns are now Smelling the rebel
camp across the river five miles Le.Ow here. Ii
the enemy does not retreat during the night. |
shall endeayor to cross ms srOOps over IL the
morning and give them battle.
Among the property captured are four steam
ers, three OF them laden with supplies. "A ferry
boat and a large amount OF ammunition. QuIe
a number of the enemy were killed
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3l-The Washington
Chronicle aas Il special from Frederick. diary
land 1t j. believed ~ being reliable that Stuart
crossed the Potomac AZ Point OF Rocks on Tues
day night. with $50 cavalry and IA battery OF
artillery. and is now in Maryland 1t is believed
his intention Is TO move on Frederick, and de
siroy The bridge over the Monocacy
1t is raining hard. and it is hoped that the river
will rise ami prevent their escape Plans are
completed for the capture of the whole force.