Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-12

Sr. LovIs NAV 1.-The celebration of the
anniversary OF the capture Of Camp Jscksoa. 10.
day. su great success. The procession vas
one Of the nnsst and Longest ever sesa In ~
Louis. comprising Generals csr,is. o.vidson.
Strong. vsodevsr and Edwards. aud sboir ssars;
the sta6ef Governor Gsubls: four rsgi rsuss =
volunteer infantry: ave rsginents OF enrolled
militia; battery of artillery: all the city and
county ofIcers: The member OF the Talon Msr.
chapu' Exehange. the Lsfis- Uniou League.
and large eoocourse OF citizens IN carriages and
on foot
About noon General Curtis reviewed Ihe troops
on Washington avenue. after which the procession
started for Camp jackson, the scene OF the first
capture of armed traitors in the war. where the
meeting was held. Thousands Of flags were dis
PLAYED, and the houses along the line Of the pro-
cession we're decorated with appropriate devices
All the business houses were closed. and the
streets thronged with enthusiastic people.
Chauncey J Plley. Mayor. presided over the
meeting. assisted by slarge number Of the most
prominent Unionsts Of the city as Vice presi.
dents and Secretaries. General Curtis and
erai other distinguished officers occupied the
speakers stand. Speeches were made by Cha.
D. Drake, Major Dunn of Indiana. Charles p
johnson aud Colonel George p. Strong
Resolutions were adopted. paying fitting sri-
bate to the memory of Gen. Lyon ana the gallant
volunteers who. by capturing the traitors in Camp
Jackson, preserved ST Louis and Missouri TO the
Union; renewing pledges OF fidelity 10 the Union
and urging upon the Federal authorities the most
vigorous prosecution of the recognized AS
legitimate among civil lied nations. declaring as
public enemies all who strive TO obsiruct the con-
stituted authorities in the suppression OF this re
belion, and who are unwilling 20 aid in maintain
ing the Government under which they live and
derive protection; pledging a hearty operation
with the commander OF this department. and all
others in authority in their efforts to drive trail
tors and Rebel sympsthzers from our midst. and
to this end authorizing the president of the meet
| ing TO appoint committee Of seven citizens TO
wait upon the President OF the United States and
urge upon him the enforcement Of such measures
as will secure the welfare of the loyal people OF
this State
! The President was also empowered TO appoint
committee TO secure portion OF the Camp
jackson ground, and make the necessary ar
engagements for erecting a monument TO the men,
ory of General Lyon.
! Over 10, 900 people were present The resolu-
tons were not only passed unanimously, but with
great enthusiasm.
A ID. Richardson, correspondent OF the New
York Tribune, reported lost on the tug burned
before Vicksburg few days since. Is a prisoner
in the hands of the Rebels. but will probably be
released soon.
From Philadelphia
| PHILADELPHIA. Nav I2-About 100 OF the
most prominent citizens of Phadelphis met AT
the Board Trade Rooms 10 day tn entertain the
projec, of m Atlantic Telegraph.
j. Edgar Thompson, the President OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad, occupied the chair CYRUS
W Field made an able speech. in which he al
luded To the political and commercial importance
Of the protest. and exhibited various specimens of
different submarine cables now in operation in
different parts Of the world
series at resolutions indorSiug the project,
and commenting il to the attention of the cti-
zens. was adopted
| A subscription started aud il will probably
he largely increased omorrow
from Western vtrgiusn.
GRAFTON, Va. Nav 1.-THE Rebels rnder
Jackson. Imboden y ones and enk ns are retreat
ing toward the southwest mountains There are
now no Rebels on the line Of the railroad in
Western Virginia.
| from Cairo.
CAIRO. Nav III The Memphis Bulletin saws
| We learn that jackson. Mississippi il already
invested. and that the Rebels have no way OF get
ting out OF Vicksburg but cut their way through
the national forces
The steamer Horizon. during the engagement
ut Grand Gulf. run on snag amt sunk. she had
! lOO.oOO rations on board most OF which were
lost
IL was pontoon bridge over Big Black that
was DESTROYED instead of railroad bridge.