Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-06-30

envy retreated from there to Tullahoma.
Reynolds meantime moved forward. and next
day occupied Manchester. taking thirty prisoners.
among whom we're three officers.
On the center, Clayborn's division was encoun-
tered at Liberty Gap. and a severe engagement.
lasting an hour. ensued. Having accompanied
the left, can give no details Our loss i est
mated At 800; Rebel loss unknown. Col Gosan.
% Ark, and Major Clayborn, of Clavboru' staff.
killed Miller's aud Willichs brigades chiefly
engaged. Loss in the former heavy-in the latter
light. Miller is seriously wounded
Upon the right a cavalry engagement, OF
which we have no particulars, Was had on the
24th, between Mitchell and Forrest, in which the
latter found himself outnumbered. STANLEY ueat
to Mitchel's aid. and Forrest retreated.
Granger then moved forward. finding Folks
corps reported $4,000 strong) in his front Ac-
cording To orders, the right and center kept re-
tired. and did not attempt TO push the enemy
Had not the constant rains Of the past four DAYS
and the difficulties OF bad roads retarded US we
should have succeeded in forcing Bragg from his
line of retreat TO Tullaboma. and thence towards
the Tennessee river, or compelled him TO hght Us
west and north of Tullshoms. AS il now stands
he is retiring safely on Tullahoma, Hsrdee on
Wartrace and Polk on Shelbyville
They will be in front OF Tullahoma 10 night
assuming defensive position. and avail, an at
tack
The Army Of the Cumberland tonight will be
within reach of them.
Gen. Granger met with grand reception from
the loyal citizens of loyal Shelbyville Flag
foated from the buildings of citizens and men. s
women and children welcomed with tears and
shouts of JOY the flag they had not seen for
months.
Granger captured 300 men. 20 officers and 3
pieces os artillery. and pushed on ip pursuit of
the Rebel train miles ahead.
Unionists estimate Folks force nj Is 900
Bragg's entire force is roughly estimated at
| twice this
In spite of the bad weather our troops are in
high spirits and march splendidly.
From vicksburg
CAIRO, June 29.-Advices from Grants army
up 10 noon of the 22d, say the siege was progress
ing vigorously
On the 10Th cannonading was kept up from
early morning till noon by the army and navy
but elected no reply from the garrison. A large
number OF buildings we're destroyed, but beyond
that it is not ascertained what amount of damage
was done.
. Deserters report that the Tennessee and Geor.
gia troops were much disaffectcd and talk about
. refusing 10 fight
} Johnston's movements are still wrapped in
mystery, but lie is reported moving south. Hi,
forces ale all withdrawn from beyond the Big
Black
Gen Taylor is said to have hung all Fedora
prisoners taken at Miiliken's Bend Retaliator,
5 measures will probably follow
Heavy rains in this vicinity have raised all th,
streams TO overlooking and very few movement,
on either side have been made.
John Park, Conservative. was elected Mayor
of Memphis yesterday
HEADQUARTERS WALNUT HIILs
NlcKsBURG. June %
The Rebels came out of their works on Mon
day night and temporarily drove our pickets from
the rifle pits. but were driven back by our bat
tercs.
1t is thought they are feeling they way to Gu
out
!, There was considerable firing along the lin,
TO day.
, A large number Of ambulances sent for ou
wounded towards Jackson on Sunday returned e
. Big Black bridge having been turned back a
Edwards Station. No Rebel camps nearer thar
, that place
CAIRO, June 29.-Passengcrs arrived here to
day from Vicksburg report that Banks captureC
Port Hudson the morning of the Odd, with
lO,0o0 prisoners, arms, equipments, &c. 1hi
news il said to have reached Vicksburg by way o
the river. The report lacks official confirmation
aud in the absence of anything from our own re
porter, should be received with many grains o
allowance.
|
HARRISBURG, June Collaboration was re
ceived by the authorities this morning which the,
consiier perfectly reliable. that 81 900 Rebe
: troops had passed through Chambersburg up tc
5 Saturday with l0i pieces OF artillery.
d GeniLce was ut Chambersburg with his stat
on Saturday
3 The indications nre that strong effort will b.
made 20 obtain foothod on this side Of th
0 river.
. The Rebels have remained apparently inactive
( in our front up TO tho present time
; HARRISBURG. June -. | 80 +. VI Two refu
gees have just arrived here by tie Pittsburg mai
route from Chambcrsburg Saturday evening.
4 They state that az eleven CLOCK yesterday A
NJ. Gen. Lee IN company with Longsircct anc
/, A. =. Hill. with their staff and escorts lief
Chambersburg. taking the Baltimore pike in III.
] direction OF Gett, sburg
HARRisBuRa. June 2o-l2 A. Nj have just
= returned from Oyster Point. There was firing
7 about two o'clock this morning, and one OF ou
pickcts was wounded
The enemy is threatening Ia cross the Susque
Q hanna, but there has been no conflict up 10 thl
time.
HARRISBURG. June 80 "A citizen Of Carlisl,
who left that place III II last night arrived her,
10 day.
He saws the barracks 1T that place Ia occupied
by 5000 men. besides brigade encampcd ut cael
. Hc lott there on Saturday for Getty sburg
where Longslrcol's headqnartc. Is now ostab
lished.
Hills corps was between Carlisle srd Cham.
bcisburg. wdile Anderson division was nj Cham
bersburg on Friday.
This Is the latest Information received here 10
regard to tee position OF the main body OF til,
enemy
The enemy has shown no disposition 10 ad
vance 10 dny.
, CARLISLE. June 2l.--Ssycral citizens who ven
, out under flag have just returned from across
tho river from Wrghtsvillc. The Rebels evac
! uated Wrighuyille Ht 10 O'Clock this morning
and commenced moving toward York.
, The Rebels respected all private property. ant
did not interfere with the canal.
, The Rebel troops arrived at the bridge yester
day, with artillery. few minutes after our troop
Q crossed over
From uniumorc.
BALTIMORE. June % The Rebels appeared
this morning at an early hour at Marnotsville
, and tore up the track about twelve O'Clock.
Another small force of Rebels appeared Al
Sykesvie. eleven miles from Baltimore, and -
stroyed the railroad track
Reqel cavalry force encamped last night Al
Sandy Spring, Montgomery county. and sent out
scouting parties This force IL supposed 10 bs
thr force that has appeared at the point above
mentioned.
The road TO Washington has as yet been IN
molested.
From New York.