Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-08

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Sunday Night Dispatches.


From New York.
NEW YonK, June THE Times special from
the army of the Potomac, dated the 9Th, gives
particulars of our crossing the Rappahsnnock.
The crossing was very unexpected Two pom
toons we're laid at Franklin's crossing, one
mile below Fredericksburg As soon as the
army discovered our purpose they fired on our
men from their rife pits. but were driven out by
the 26th New jersey. Some sixty of the 2nd
Florida were captured. We lost FIVE killed and
about twenty five wounded. Our forces ad-
vanced cautiously, and by dark they reached the
Bowling Green road and posted their tickets for
the night This andacious movement surprised
many of our owe officers not less than the enc
my. 1t was probably a reconnaissance by which
our Commanding General hoped to obtain posi-
tive information regarding the enemy's inten-
tons.
This morning enough was ascertained to locate
the greater portion of the enemy's force.
We took nearly 100 prisoners including one
Meior.
During the night Lee marched two corps back
from the vicinity Of Salem Church to a position
in front Of our lines.
Longstreet's corps reinforced the troops in
Fredericksburg and slept there last night. This
morning they moved in a s~outherly 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 iinpa-
thence.
The Government to night received official dis
patch from Vicksburg, which, while stating the
siege continues, makes no mention of startling
importance.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoroxAc.l
June 6, 1863.
The Times special saws:
From nriQnnars f,t on Lost nv on,pu I 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
vicksburg thus far is very encouraging to our
side. The enemy has been repulsed in every at
tempt to storm our works. Grant must be com
PEELED to raise the siege in FIVE days. The storm
forty eight hours.
Foreign News.
NEW YORK. June THE new steamship
America, from Bremen ON the 24th via Queens
town on the 9th, arrived this morning.
The Confederate Loan huctuated greatly on
the receipt of the news of the death of Stonewall
Jackson.
Reports of a probable armistice and prospect of
European offers of mediation between the North
and the South. are revived in London
The Times. in speaking Of Rockers address,
says: ri- -.f-
elf this document were received without au-
thentication, it might pass for a hoax"
The Times ridcules the pen and sword of the
Federal commander. Hooker's style and rheto-
rc is not without a faux pas.
American securities have ali advanced: con-
soils, 935a@931s, for money. The charge for
advances on stock exchange was 1904 per
cent.
A great meeting had been held at Sheffield,
which favored the recognition of the South.
Ten thousand persons we're present. A resolu-
ton was passed to memorabilia the Government.
The Times SAYS that Mason left London for
Paris on Tuesday, m
Increased credence was attached to the rumors
of IA probability of French mediation.
From Nashville.
NASHVILLE. June 6.-The fght at Franklin on
the fourth was with four brigades of Rebels under
Forrest.
Our forces held the Rebels at bay until the re-
moval of the Federal stores, when our reinforce
ments came up, aid 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 fghtbing in the streets. Col. Faulkner, of
the 9TH Kentucky cavalry. again drove them sew
eral miles beyond town, taking City prisoners.
Colonel Faulkner was badly wounded.
Arrived here last night. Col. Wycliff Cooper,
of the 4th 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, and alleges
that one whole cargo is missing.
Eron -biIadclnbta m
PHILADELPHIA June g. The following is
q special TO the Bulietin:
Cincinnati, O., advices from Vicksburgh, to
June I'd. embrace no particular news. 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 800
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-AIl quiet at Vicksburg yes
terday-no firing was heard. Grant is evidently
making preparations for a movement in some d.
rection.
JACKSON, May A courier reports that Kirby
Smith crossed to Port Hudson on Sunday. The
gunboats made a furious attack. sinking one
steamer and drowning 700 men. No doubts are
felt in regard to the result
Interesting details of the fight at VickIburg are
coming. Gen Grant used cotton bales for move
able breastworks in the attack. Pemberton
mounted his 200 Founders and directed their fire
10 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 a surrender, has been fully
restored. No fears are felt in regard to the re-
suit either at Vicksburg or Port Hudson.
Jackson, May A. p. M,-Heavy firing in the
direction Of Vicksburg has been beard all day.
Nothing reliable has been received from there
since Sunday.
From Cairo.
CAIRO, May IA steamer from Yazoo yes
terday morning has arrived. The Rebels have
burned the upper works of the gunboat Cincin-
natl.
A fire occurred in Vicksburg on Monday, |
caused by the explosion of our shells. One
whole side of Washington Square was destroyed.
The planting of siege guns was progressing,
and it was the intention to open on the enc
along the whole line on Wednesday. Our lines
have been drawn in 90 that in many places the
armies are within speaking distance
From New York.
NEW York, June IA Washington special
to the Herald, dated the 9th. states that the I'd
division of the 9th army corps crossed the Rap
pahannock at Deep river. at noon yesterday, on
p~ontoons laid by a detachment OF the engineer
corps.
The object was a reconnaissance in force to as
certain the nature and position OF the enemy.
The Rebel sharpshooters made some opposition
to the placing Of the pontoons, and were quickly
overcome. although VIC lost one or two men in the