Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-14

here and Louisville, with the intention Of
capturing passing boats.
Indianapolis, july Q.
The following dispatch was received
here:
New Albany. July9.
"ro His Excellency o. P. Morton:
There is no question but that MORGAN
has crossed with five to six thousand men.
A captain OF gunboat has arrived in this
city. lie confirms all former reoorts-
They have l1ng range artillery. He could
do nothing
Nothing can be done here without mar.
till law. The most prominent citizens arc
IN favor of it, end request me TO inform won
that commander is wanted here badly.
Prompt measures are required immediate>
ly.
(Signed) W. W. FRYBAYER
Headquarters, Louisville, JuIy9.
"Yo Gen. 0. B. Wilcox:
The Adjutaut Of the 7lst regiment In.
diana volunteers, part of which was on a
boat at Brandeuburg, has just returned,
and reports that Morgan crossed the great.
er portion of his forces at that point. Ieav.
ing small body and two pieces Of artjI.
Iery there, which command the river above
and below. lie is reported marching
towards New Albany.
(Signed) u. S. BOYLE. Brig. Genu
In pursuance of an order of Gov. Morton
all business houses were clased today at 3
p.m and IN the several wards citizens on.
rolled themselves, organized, received their
guns, and entered upon the business of
drilling at once. Every man is taking un
arms. The Government is energe,icsllT
pushing the work through the State. in
preparation to meet aud drive BAG. the
foe.
One million and half Of specie from
Louisville banks arrived here today, The
banks here to day are packing and ship
ping the specie north. Martial law has
been proclaimed in the counties BORDERING
on the river.
a Michigan regiment arrived here to dew
on the way to Louisville.
Vast quantities Of ammuDi;icn are heir O
sent from the Arsenal here to Gen. Bowie
Gen. Wilcox has taken possession of The
telegraph Ulcers and railroad lines. de-
ciaring that Government and State busi.
ness shall have precedence over ell ether.
A captain of enc Of the steamers seized
this morning at Broaden burg has arrived
here. lie says that before thew pargIed
him, they forced him TO transport to the liz.
diana shore six thousand cavalry. as near
as he could judge, besides several long
range guns.
Indiana, July Q.
Morgan'S forces-artillery. cavalry. ard
nfantry-numberirg from six TO eicb,
thousand, have crossed into Indiana and
captured CoIyio Our forces are falIip~
BACK. The rebels, it is supposed. are
marching on New Albany and ,Jetfsrsor'
V'ile' "here there are large quantities cf
supplies stored.
Iroors are beirg organized throughout
possible. &c
Business is entirely suspended here to-
Gay. citizens are forming into companies
Tor Sc li-deience. One regiment has been
raised since last night.
1T is reported that two citizens were
Killed at Corydon when the rebels entered
the town.
Louisville, July 0.
Eleven rebel regiments, aggregating
4.oU0 men, with ten pieces Of artillery. in
Guiding two howItZers, crossed the Ohio at
Brandenburg yesterday, and eucamped last
night near Corydon, Ind. They were uo.
der command Of John Morgan snd Basil
Duke. Morgan stated to several that his
destination was Indianapolis, but this is
not credited.
There is considerable excitement at
New Albany, the inhabitants believing that
Morgan's force are approaching that
place.
Ga leaving Brandenburg, Morgan burn
ed the Alice Dean, but gave up the J. T.
McC0ombs, which arrived here this after.
noon
A FIRE is now visible in the direction of
New Albany.
Cincinnati, JULY Q.
Dispatches were received at military
headquarters by Gen. Burnside, ANNOUNCE
ing that Morgan. with 5000 troops, had
succeeded in crossing the Ohio river from
Brandenburg ia COrydon, 80 miles below
New Albany. He made his crossing on
the steamers Alice Dean and j. T. Nc.
CoOmbs, having two guns on the Dean and
one on the McCoombs. The impression
prevails that he proposes a movement on
Louisville ria New Albany. Gen. Burn
side expresses his ability TO disperse the
enemy or capture them. To-nigbt Nor
gan is encam2ed ten miles east of CJry-
don.
Naval Commander Bowen, of this civ
received telegram from Capt. FRY. stat
ing MOrgan's force to number 10000
troops.
There is no news Of Importance Cron
Kentucky tonight. We expect coufirma.
ton that the rebels will, 10 a few DAYS.
invade the State in force.
[ is also renOrted in oro,o -:
that part of Johnston s force have actual.
ly Joined Bragg at Chattanooga, and the
remainder are to Immediately follow. II
tins TN be correct, stirring intelligence from
Tennessee may be expected 10 a day or
two.
indianapolis. July 10.
troops are pouring in from all quarters
of the State, This P NJ. over 5 600 arriv,
ed and they are still coming by every train,
regular and special. The men bring their
and in many instances their own
guns.
Col. John Couburn writes to his wife
here that Wheeler, at the he of %. 200
mounted men, has crossed the Green River.
IN route for Louisville, which city they win
forthwith attack.
Brig. Gee. Hascall, by order Of General
Burnside, is assigned to the command of
The militia and defences of Indianapolis.
AT O'Clock all the places of business are
closed, and citizens 60 to their several rem
devious to drill.
Preparations are made to feed &c, 900 men
tomorrow morning, all of whom are expec-
ted tonight.
From the border We have news that Nor
gan bad fred the town of Salers. Another
orce, l,5OO strong, is moving on Paoli.
aiming to destroy the Ohio and Mississippi
Railroad. RI