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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
TERRIFIC NATURE or THE COMBAT.

only relate the general result. We drove the
enemy back with terrible slaughter. The woods
on the steep slopes of that lofty mountain are
crowded with mangled corpses to tell of the
ierceness of the contest, and in their piles of
fallen men like national and Rebel troops inter-
mixed fought like heroes. Their coming was
fortunate, and their aid determined the event of
the battle No sooner did they commence their
work than the enemy began to fall back, and
from that moment we steadily crowded them
until falling back became retreat, and retreat a
rOut
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
THE ATTACK

was Of shorter duration but of no less ferceness
than that upon the left right. Bat the enemy
was too much demoralized aud too badly pun
ished to enter into the engagement with much
earnestness. and were easily driven back.
They marched mp the hill aud speedily marched
down again. sadly worsted by the encounter.
leaving the field strewn all over with their dead
and dying. Yet again they rallied, and ranging
their three corps along our line prepared for a
final assault, as If determined TO discover a weak
point somewhere; and soon the attack came. At
every point they assailed Us and at every point
met earnest men and frowning batteries. dealing
death and destruction without stint. Their NOR
ale was broken and their assault was but weak
Crowded forward by desperate commanders. they
came 10 the work in solid columns. but meeting
the inevitable storm of bullets and canister that
had so fearfully thinned their ranks during the
day, they were not to be held under it.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
rae ENEMY coMpLtrrLY oHrcKrp

had assisted to some extent in the engagement on
the left the previous day. but the lst corps had
been idle since the battle of Wednesday, and al
though greatly re1ucel in numbers. were fully
rested and anxious once more to show their PROV
ess. when the attack came there were two corps
fully prepared for il. and having an open field in
which o fight. did noble work You have cor
respondents with these corps that will fully mar
rate their deeds of heroism. and the noble man
ner in which they drove hack their assailants
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

The enemy had sought to gain possession of
this range Of hills, and thus, with their artillery,
command position on the left. In this they had
been defeated BY the fortitude and military skill
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

captured during the engagement attempted the
decentralization Of the enemy's army. The fields
trampled by the contendng forces were spread
with the evidences Of the greater punishment the
enemy had received; where our burying parties
found national soldier TO inter two Rebels we're
found lying by his side
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

At this critical iuncture, when our right was
sorely pressed and the fate of the day seemed wa
vering, considerable detachment of fresh troops
arrived and were Immediately put into line on the
right. Where these renf0rcemenrs ca me from or
what they were | have not been able to learn.
They were raw recruits. wearing untarnished uni
forms aud bearing that were unsullied by
use. But they wheeled into line like veterans
and engaged IN tits heroic and lie ,dly struggle
until the tale of personal heroism displayed and
noble martvrdnm suffered
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

In wild disorder they fell back, first in one po-
sition and then in another until they were every
where repulsed, and at p. II. the last Of them
had Withdrawn. IL has been a terrible day. The
ground all around was red with blood and covered
with manged bodies We had gained most
decisive victory by acting wholly on the defen-
sive. The day was ours beyond all question.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
ARTILLERY IN FULL FORCE

We had more artillery at work than l have
known at any time in the operations of this army.
The enemy. too, had large number of batteries
at play, in different localities, though throwing
principally solid shot, with which they endeavored
most faithfully to silence our batteries. Thus
the roaf of cannon was unparalleled, drowning
completely the less noisy though no less contnu-
Gus rattle of musketry that ragged along the line.
The demonstration was grand and awful Not
less than three hundred cannon were belching
forth their thunders, while nearly two hundred
thousand muskets were being discharged as
rapidly as men hurried with excitement and
passion could load and discharge them.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13

During Thursday night our army was all
brought up. and most admirably disposed Of by
Gen. Meade for the approaching battle of Friday.
At midnight council of was held, at which
it was determined that the enemy would probably
purely on the defensive. Dispositions were there
fore made with this view for the llth and 18th
corps 70 hold the right, with reinforcements Of
fresh troops expected during the day to act as a
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-13
TERMS OF WEEKLY SENTINEL:

One copy one year . - %
Ten copies and to the maker Of the club. Is 90
Twenty copies, and two to the maker Of the club, 30 90
Additions be made Clubs any time at the above
rates. The win be printed on each paper without
extra charge.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
The War In Virginia.
New York, Dee. l

New York, Dee. II.
a special TO the Woryd, from the Head
quarters Of the Army Of the Potomac, Dec.
10, says:
There ls no movement to record in the
Army of the Potomac. That it is intended
toskeep the army here for a tins, urlcss
circumstances that are not calculated uoon
arise, Is everywhere apparent. The men
are building comfortable quarters and pre-.
pairing for winter.
A rumor Is current here to-day, which
may be given fer V bat it is worth, that
Lee has, under a hag Of truce. forwarded a
REQUEST to Gen. Meade for an arnistice of
three months duration.
q SPECIAL TO the Herald, dated Head.
quarters Army Of the Potomac, Dec. 0,
says:
Three deseiters from the 5th North
Carolina, Volunteers, which regiment was
on picket duty near Martins Ford. came
within our lines during last nirht. Thew
report that the whole OF their regiment
only want an opportunity to desert
when they VIII gladly avail themselves of
it,
The rebels picket elong the south side Of
the river, from near tie junction of ,Le
Rap dan and RappahunnocE to abuve Rob.
ertson's River.
/ have from reliable authority that
Lees army now occupy the following posi-
items:
Hills corps. around Orange Courthouse
where Gen. Lee has his headquarters; Ear.
ly's division, near Summervile Roads. at
Martins and Tobacco Fords; Johuson's d.
vision, at Mitchell, Browns and Germauia
Fords.
From dense volumes of smoke arising
from the woods and batteries south of Rae.
coor and Martins Fords, it is evident that
the enemy is in force there.
The rebel authorities state that Lee bad
over 10000 men ia the last campaign, and
that he was certain of victory had we had
the rashness to attack him in bis strong
position.
1t is stated that the enemy are building
winter quarters"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
Congress-.

Both houses Of Congress met on the 9TH
inst. The Serote was already organized
and the House effected an organization by
the election of Schuyler COlfax, of Indi-
ana, Speaker. Mr.. Mcpherson, OF Penn
sylvanis, was elected Clerk.
Mr. CJlfax, as is well known, belongs to
the radical school. His election il indiss.
tive of what may be expected from the
present Congress. The majority are de-
tsrmined to carry out the pernicious doc
trinss Of Aboitionism The Layejovs, and
Wilson's, and Arnolds will have full swav
and measures of ;he radical and jacobin
sstamp will be the order of the day.
AS yet but little business has Teen
transacted 10 either house. Excepting the
introduction of the negro question, moth
ing Of general import has occurred to COM
mand attention. Several important reso-
lutions of inquiry have been Introduced,
which have caused some souirming
amongst the charcoal leaders.
The Senate is intensely Abolition, but
there is a respectable conservative minori.
sy in the House of Representatives. Hi,
nois, particularly, has a representation in
the House, eminent for talent and ma
jority of whom are firm supporters Of Dem
ocratic principles and the constitution as
IL is
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
AbOiItiOniSm and Negro Equal

If any be so stupid as not to have dis
covered already that the object of the
Republican party is to prolong the war for
the purpose of freeing the negroes and
then endowing them with ell the privileges
OF white people, let them read tho dispatch
es which We give in to.dsy's paper from
New York and Washington, on the subject
of amending the constitution and proscrib-
ing punishment for slave holding.
The radicals have succeeded 80 well in
enlisting the Republican party and part
OF the Democratic party into the support
OF their pernicious Abolition policy, that
they no longer conceal their designs
Hence, LovGjoy aud Wilson, have openly
declared the future programme in Con.
greSs; and we may expect to see tho whole
party falling into line for Abolitionism
and negro equality.
We are glad that the jacobin leaders
have thrown off their disguise and are
coming out under their true colors. They
have the military power to sustain them,
and they bliudly imagine that they have
their feet upon the necks of conservative
men. Well, let them push forward and
amend the national constitution and make
the negroes citizens after having paid for
their freedom with the blood of hundreds
of thousand of white men and ruined
country, fearful retribution awaits them.
And we trust the day of their doom is not
very distant.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
The Draft.

The board Of enrolment in this district
have completed their labors, and announce
through the Jaeo5in organ of this city, that
those whose names are On the list, who are
not liatls to military duty, must present
themselves for exam ination before the ooh
of this mouth. Those who are exempt IN
der the law will, therefore, see the neces-
sity of applying at once and having their
names suieks az. FROM the roll.
UIlsss cur quota be filled up by vIluu-
teering before the 9Th of next month, the
draft will probably take place. As yet
we are kept 10 the dark ip regard to the
number of men required from this county.
Why is this? Tue board certainly do not
mean to do the unfair thing. Then why
keep people in the dark in regard to a
matter Of such vast importance
We have little hope of evading the draft.
The SO called loyal men," who voted last
month in favor Of the war for negro free
dom, do not come forward and volunteer.
The Leaguers who were so fierce for blood
| about election time, now want the Demo-
Gratis and niggers to do the fighting while
they stay at home end bold the Offices and
get rich cut Of the war. Neither the large
bounties offered to volunteers: nor re
gard for their consistency as war men, can
induce them TO stir from their security.
The draft is a Republican matter
throughout; and tbs intimated that Demo
Gratis vii be made to bear more than theil
! proportion. Time, however, will tell wheth
err Democrats have fair play.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
Whose FauitfSH 7

The country is appalled, at the horrible
sutferings of Union soldiers in Southern
prisons. The most siokeniug accounts
come to us from Richmond and elsewhere.
Our brave soldiers are dying Of starvation
and disease ut fright:ul rate and it seems
that the rebels cannot, or do not, afford
them adequate relief.
Now, the question Is, why are cur brave
soldiers permitted to languish and die in
Southern camps, when we have surplus
OF retel prisoners to exchange for them?
Why has the exchange stopped?
Solicitor Whiting. Old Abe's right hand
man, In recent letter, gives the true
cause for the suspension of the exchange
OF prisoners. lie says that it has been oc-
cas'oned by the peremptOry refusal of the
enemy to exchange colored soldiers and
their white officers upon any terms what
ever Our Government demands that the
negroes be exchanged upon the same terms
as white soldiers, and hence the delay.
Thus it lie seen that the foolish policy of
enlisting few worthless negro soldiers by
the Abolition Administration, has been the
means Of thousands of our gallant white
soldiers losing their lives in the most horri
BILE manner. They are permitted to die at
the rate of hundreds daily, when the Ad.
ministration at Washington could have
| them exchanged atty moment it chooses.
Therefore, is it not clear that cur own
Government is at fsolt for the suffer,nps
of the Uuion soldiers who have fallen into
eDemy's haudsY Like the issuing of the
emancipation proclaim: .tion, the business of
eolIsting negroes has been fruitful Of I'M
'henSe mischief tasthe accomplishment of
the o'Jeo, for which the war was avowedlv
commemorative restoration OF the Union
And as to strengthening our army, it has
| proved miserable humbue, as will he as.
certaIned as soon as the facts are known
Negro soldier are nuisance. but a. the
demands Of the Abolitiouists, thew mus. he
kept in the field, though our noble white
soldiers through thar means are left to Gle
and rot in rebel prisone.
bat tins cruel treatment of the brave
SOLDIERS who left their happy homes to fight
TOT the Union, which is directly chargeable
to L'ncoln's negro-soldier policy, is part
OF the Abolition programme, and must no.
be averted though every white soldier in
the enemy's hands be sacrificed.
e.
who are suffering and dying in Southern
prisons, should not forget upon whose
shoulders the responsibility rests.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
From Europe.
Halifax, Dec. IL,

naliIaX, Dec. IL.
The Canada. from Liverpool the 2s:h ria
Queenstown the 90 b, arrived here this
morning with two days later news and ad-
vices than already received.
The steamer Raprahannock. under the
Confederate flag. arrived at Calais on the
26:h uit
The Confederate steamer Georgia has
gone into dock at CherbOurg, to repair
some small damages.
Additional adyicas from Calais saw that
the RappahGuBock was seized Gy the
French customs authorities. she sailed
from Sheerness, England. on the 26tb Of
November in an unfinished state She had
gang Of carpenters on board. She is
pierced Cor eight guns.
Mr.. Spence, OF Liverpool the writer on
secession in the London Times, had been
addressing large meetings in Glasgow in
favor Of southern independence. lie urg.
ed that England should take the lead in
inriting the European powers to intervene
in the American wal.
The Southern independence Associate IN
of Manchester has invited w. Cornell Jew
EFT 10 deliver an address before them du-
ring December. Jewett accepted condition
ally On bis not being confined to the subject
OF the southern right to Independence, nor
COMPROMISED as a southern supporter.
lac rel ~ of Russia t. the Emperor
Napnieon's Invitation to the Europesn
Z ngress was delivered on the Doth Of
November. 1t is denied that Russia de.
mands that the programme of the Congress
shall be drawn up. Prince Gortschakof a
has sent an explanatory note, with a form.
al reply, to the Emperor.
Sw'iEerland sent direct acceptance, but
VIII communicate its reserves.
Adviees from Paris hint that England's
refusal may lead France to form a new and
more intimate alliance elsewhere.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
From GhaItanOOga.
Chattanooea. Tenn. Den. HI

OHaIlaHOUSaI ItUu.J DEC. II.
Yesterday three regiments went out on
a reconnaissance to the feld Of Chicamau.
ga, accom- panied by Gems. Grant and
Thomas and otLer Ulcers, for the purpose
Of examining the field. The sides of trees
receiving our fire were flied with Lalls, lit.
orally covered. while the opposite side, re-
ceiviDg the eoemy's fire, mad very few bull
let's. showing our FIRE to be much the Sc.
yerest. All the firing was very low
The graves of the following were found
lear Col. Clouds house; Capts. Henning,
9Sth Ohio; KOrell. 35th Chic; Michael. LIST
Wisconsin, Rice, 89sh Indiana; and Col.
Sones, Both Ohio. The bodies of Capt.
Richer, 9th Ohio, aud FIVE others, we're
found unburied, the bodies nearly decom-
posed. keliy's house, in which our woun.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
what Loyal Paper saws.

Il llw we give an extract from uauer
Ihat has done as much as any other to pre-
vent Kentucky from seeding, and which
has never been charged with disIoyalty ex-
cept by the most extreme of the Charcoal
branch of the Jacobin fanatics. Its words
are entitled to consideration, inasmucb as
it has proved itself true to the Copsti,u
ton and the Union. 1t cannot be said tina.
1t Is said to embarrass the Government IN,
this paper has always sustain ed the Gov.
eminent. The words are earnest. Thew
are true. The extract is from the Louisville
Journal:
There has been no more fatal mistake of
policy on the part of the dominant marty
than the refusal to allow the people ofthose
States which were preeipitatsd into rebel
lion by ambitious and disloycl knaves, to
take their own time and mode of diseucum.
bering themselves of the local guilt, and
of resuming, under the simple protection of
the national authorities, their Ioyal con-
nectiou with the old Government aud the
old Union. Had the armies of the Union.
when advancing into disloyal States, direc.
ted their attention simply 20 the restoration |
and enforcement of the laws, the coming |
Congress might have been represented by |
several other States than those which have /
elected representatives. This is particu. |
larry the case with Tennessee. The mill |
tary power of the Government has prevent.
ed the return of that State to its LOYALTY. at |
time when 1t was anxious, under the |
laws, to have Governor, Legislature, and |
members of Congress, and that interference |
has delayed the acknowledgements of Ten !
nessee for two more years. This should |
not have occurred. The loyal people Of !
that long suffering and severely tested |
State ought to have been aided in their eff
fort to shake of the chains VIII Isham
Harris aud his co cOnspirators forged far
them; but, instead of thus, they were 70.
strained of their rights and were unable 10
exercise their elective franchise. This. we
ispeas, was a fatal mistake of policy, which
ton.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15
RIasohtc Elections.

At a regular oSnclave of Joliet Commau.
dry. No. 4, at their asylum in this city, on
Wednesday evening, December ID, the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
George Il. Macgregor. Z. G..
Charles E Munger, Gen.
John L. Randall. c. G.
W. W. Stevens, P.
II. d. HiginbOtham, Treas.
o P. Philips, Rec.
Edmund Wilcox, S. w.
George S. Bates, j. W.
E. Ii. Strong. Standard Bearer.
d. c. Sleeper, Sword Bearer.
Franklin Mitchell, W.
Samuel X. Casey, S.
At regular convention of Joliet Chap
ter, No. q, on Monday evening December
7th, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Charles Z. Munger, II. P.
Franklin Mitchell, X.
Edmund Wilcox, S.
w w Stevens. p. S.
E. D. Fay, r. A.C,
w. II. Mosier, ii. of3dY V.
Daniel c. Sleeper, NJ OF 2dV.
|. L. Milspaugh, NJ. oE lst V.
Rev. John Kidd, Cha; l-in.
Henry ID. Higiubotham, Treas.
o P. Philips, Sec.
Charles A. Austin, George Monroe and
Samuel K. Casey, Stewards.
Josiah McRJberts S.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-12-15

We clip the following from th. "Vesterp
Rad Road Gdaefte' published in Chicago.
and will add, that If any of our readers
are about visiting that city % purchase
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our most fashionable thOroughfsre. The,
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held IN the front rank Of cur WestarS
merchant princes" is entirely owing 20
their energy, enterprise, familiarity With
the market, honorable dealing, ana their
determination OF keeping their cu.tcrnsrs
constantly supplied with the --latest Tnoss
seasonable and fashionable goods. Tbsre
are large stores, but none more annie fIi.,3
with elegantly assorted Dress Goods Ubioh
are being daily received to prcmptly fiji IN
the gaps IN their stock made by heavy and
frequent purchasers.
1t is not possible to enumerate IN on~
limited space 1.-THE of The artieles which
the public need and this 6ru furnishes for
nome use and consumption. We would.
however, direct attention to a few. which
We know to be of rare quality and finish,
10 Dress Gods, their plaid poplius,
Scotch Plaids, Empress Cloths, DeLainS.
Merin9es, Mohairs, Alapaocas, Paramettss
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These clOaks are o! exquisite beauty and
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