Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

WASHINGTON. July lO.-Rumors are rife here
dat Beauregard has passed down the Shenandoah
Valley with &C. 900 men to reinforce Lee.
A special to the Tribune dated Headquarters
of the Army of the Potomac, Friday, July lO,
saws:
A vigorous cavalry and artillery fight took
place this morning over Antietam creek, prepar-
atory TO the great expected conflict.
The cavalry and artillery of Buford, aided by
Fitzpatrick on the left flank of the enemy, dis
lodged him last evening from the village OF Ben
evola, on the road from Boonesboro TO Hagers-
town, driving him two miles beyond Beaver
creek
This morning sharp ~skirmishing continued
with equal success until the enemy rested on a
strong position near Funktown. Their artillery
was then replaced by fresh batteries.
To deta the positions and locality of corps
would be improper.
1t is thought the enemy will make a vigorous
stand. To cross a portion of their forces would
enable our army to attack with ease their rear,
and they will probably resist, taking the chances
of victory or disorganization.
LATER.
The utmost activity now prevails in the army
of the Potomoc.
A deserter who come into our lines last night.
reports that Lee has a single bridge across the
Putomoc river, near WilliamspOrt, and has sue
succeeded in putting over ammunition and supplies,
although he could not move bis army over it with
safety or expedition. He reports Lee as now for
tilted. his artillery placed and ready to give us
battle whenever we attack. He thinks Lee has
about 50 900 effective meC. They are still hope
full of conquering is, and thinks it was about ar
even thing at Gettysburg. The men in the Rebe
army had not heard of the fall of Vicksburg.
Lee Is evidently driven to the wall, and vii
fight his men to the bitter end.
- Gen. Meade says, to meet and conquer an arm
of $4,000 veteran troops is q most serious under
taking, the result being determined not by human
might alone.
Our cavalry drove a considerable force of thei
scouts from in front of Boonsboro again las
night, through and beyond this neighborhood Il
their intrenchments near Hagerstown.
At 10 o'clock this morning, the enemy helC
the right and our forces the left of Hagerstown
Heavy and rapid cannonading opened upon tn
Rebels and continued for about an hour, r~esultin!
only in driving them from the woods.
From Chambersburg.
CHANBERsBURG. PENN, July l0.-News from
Williamsport shows that the rebels have ferr,
boats. BY the late high water very little of thei
transportation has reached the Virginia shore, bu
most of their wounded have got over.
Reports from Gen. Smiths advance states tina
there is no material change in the position o
Lees troops from yesterday.
1t is not believed that Lee will attempt to de
fend the line of Antietam creek, but has con
ceRtrated his army near Hagerstown, where h
will, without doubt, await an attack.
Straglers and deserters from Lees army still
continue to arrive in large numbers.
Lees head quarters are still at Hagerstown
A special to the Herald, dated Chambersburg
July 10, says:
The Rebel and Federal pickets meet at Green
castle.
Gen. Couch is at this point.
A battle is looked for every moment. 1t
thought we have Lee completely hemmed in.