Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-30

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The Rebels are showing renewed activity along
the upper Rapahannock. aud massing troops
along the United States and Kelly's fords
II Is not however thought they intend to cross,
though the prospects Of an early battle begins 90
be discussed in the army
The Times special sivs RECOMMENDING force
VS. sent on, by Gen Milrov Winchester and
arrived at Fairfax this evening They came in
via Aides GAP. and report no Rebels visible in
the country they traversed-
great deal OF restitution prevails among the
residents in that part OF Virginia. and there is
verv little land under cultivation this season
The Herads special says it is considered by
most military men thatthe Rebel strategy looks
to the re crossing of the frontier while every effort
shall be put forth to crush Grants army 1.-The
be not able to take Vicksburg BY storm, he has
acquired. by a most perilous mos ement. foot
hold in the rear of the city. which cuts off the en-
tire Yazoo region, and will thereby enable him.
if properly reinforced. to push back the Rebel
base TO the great river of Alabama, and thereby
ensure the early fall of Vicksburg and Port Had
son.
The latest information from Vicksburg received
by the Government is confirmed in m unofficial
dispatch from Memphis, dated Nav 81 which
states that two boats from ticksburg had lust
reached Memphis This would make the latest
dates from Vicksburg TO the 25;h inst "a il takes
two days to from Nicksburg to Memphis
The telegram savs that no officrsl diSpitch has
been received BY these boats but they report that
the attack on Ncksburg was progressing, and
that Grant WAS still gaining ground II is also
! reported n at Gen. Carr and Col. Bloomer were
| killed
Advices TO the Government from headquarters
| Army OF tie Potomac report that the Rebel
pickets 10 day shouted across the river that the
Yankees had taken Y icksharg- This is undoubt-
ely the opinion Of the Rebels on the Rappahan-
nook. but whether correct or not time will show.
Nothing has vet been herd from the move
ments OF Gen Johnston. but he is undoubtedly
engaged in collecting forces with the intention of
attacking Grant in his 1t is believed that
| he cannot collect force enough before Vicksburg
is carried to make Formidable demonstration.
When the boats above mentioned left Vicks-
burg everything was going on well. and it is be
ieved here in military circles that the news of
the final and complete capture of the place will
soon be read.
HEApoUARrFHs. ARMY THE PoroMAcl
May %, 1863.
TIE Rebel army is evidently moving Four
nights since, Lee issued an order which was read
to the troops cOngratulating them upon their
past achievements He tells them they to
have long and rapid marches through country
without railroads and calls upon every man tn
victories aud the overthrow of our army are
promised them
For several DAYS, the enemy's trains have been
seen moving win supplies from the depot below
Fredericksburg.
A reconnaissance has discovered large columns
rapidly moving toward Culpepper.
Whether the Rebel army intends making a raid
into Maryland, or is endeavOTing 10 get between
Rockers army and Washington we are una
BILE to determine. Every is the qui vve
Stirring news may soon be expected from the
Army OF the Potomac
Everything is quiet along the river. few
additional rifle pits, in the meantime. arc being
thrown up on the south bank of the river: but the
Rebel pckets keep shady" as though they were
oblivious to all operations outside of their own
lines.
The following changes and appointments are
announced by Provost Marshal Fry, under the
act for enrolling and calling out the national
forces
Illinois-Solomon Evans, Commissioner Gtl
District: Isaac Wliken Commissioners LIST Dis
trict, vice Hes'ng. declined; B F Jones. Com
issOner 9Th District. vice Clinton Jones. can
celled: Isaac ID Phillips, Provost Marshal l3tl
District, vice Carroll. revoked
Indiana-Wm S Smith, Commissioner l0tf
District, vice Jenkinson, declined DR.. w. Col
burn. Surgeon Sd District. vice Clapp, declined
Ohio-A s Jones. Provost VI 'rshal LIST Dis
trict, vice Sargent cancelled: NJ II Jones' Com
missioner 4th District. vice Young. declined.
Micmgan-Dr. Homer Hitchcock. Surgeon, =
District
Wisconsin-Wm A Bugle. Commissioner OIL
District, vice Finlav. declinc.
WAsmNGroN, May 29.-The Star of last even
ing say:
Private information from experienced officer
o in the vicinity of Vicksburg, written as Gran
was about commencing the siege of that city. ex
pressed the opinion that it would be the work O
a week or two At least 10 re'luce il.
From Chicago.
CHICAGO Nay pa special from Memphi
dated the Goth says:
A detachment Of the 22l Wisconsin cavalr
attacked party OF guerrlas on the Hernand
road on Tuesday, killing four aud capturing fv
: of them
c A few DAYS since letachnlents of the 5ih Kan
Il sas and 81 Iowa cavalry fought with superio
d force of guerrillas, seven miles hick of Helena
: and finally drove them off killing nine an
: wounding twenty ONE Colonel amOng the lat
:. ter The Federal loss was four killed. twent
wounded and several prisoners.
: On the Oath CJl. H ,tch fought with 300 o
Chalmers men near Senatobia, when he capture
sixty, killed 10 and wounded twenty.
A special to the Times dated in the field nea
Vicksburg, Nav 23d. says:
There has been no fighting to day, the troop
are resting from yesterdays assault.
Our repuse complete on all parts of I'll
line; but no fears need be entertained of fin;
r. success
Our army is eutenching and building rih
pits
{, Cavalry has been sent toward Canton to al
certain the Whereabouts of Johnston.
Our loss yesterday is thought to be not ia
from 900.
A special to the Times dated Memphis. Ma
Il 21th. SAYS:
The steamer Sutana from Young's Point, II
ports that on last Friday the Feierals were re
pulsed at Vicksburg.
d The City OF Memphis which left Veksburg o
Monday arrived 10 day. and reports that Graz
had captured every redoubt. AT one place
was necessary owing to the steepness of tn
!. HILL to scale with ladders. Gen. Hovey led ii
d assault, when the Rebels rolled shells down hi
or at the Feierals. which exploded among then
making fearful havoc.
Furious fighting was going on when the boz
= left.