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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
from I'haIade iphia I.

PmILApELPHIA. july, IA special to the
Bulletin. from Batimore dated 20 day Al noon
saws:
Information received here this morning places
Gen Crook at W minister. Md. moving south
aud Gen Averill AT Frederick
\ fight occurred on the railroad yesterday neal
Westminster. in which the rebels were driven of
with some loss
division WAS moved from the Relay House
TO Annapolis Junction for the relief of Washing
ton.
\ messenger no got through from Washing
ton last night says our troops, with the veterans
from New Orleans. can hold the city. He think:
the rebels will not attempt to take it, although
they have destroyed the railroad They will en-
deavor To retreat south by way OF Edwards
Ferry.
A gentleman who started from asAington al
O'Clock last evening. says there had been nc
assault when he lett
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

DoKY's Funny FELLows-The second per
10rnance Of this great combination of artists
took place last night at Masonic Hall 10 large
aud delighted audience. and We can safely say
lhat more laughter and genuine oGibursis OF ap
-plauSe. &c never heard within the building
livery performer seems 10 thoroughly understand
his business. which i to promote much good
humor and innocent miFih as possible, and that
they succeed i very apparent from the happy.
smiling faces that greet them night after night
The concluding performance will take place thi.
evening. and We recommend all TO pay them a
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

IMPORTANT TO EASTERN TRAVEL The Belle
fontaine Railroad lire arc now running passenger
ears on the morning express tain. leaving lndi
annapolis at 4 A. NJ through to Cleveland with
out change. arriving in Cleveland az , 30 i u.
Returning. leave Cleveland at - \. VI. ana
run through to Indianapolis, arriving at p. L.
july l3-Im
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

DTsPEFsIA. NERVOUSNESS AND DEBiLITY-DR
iTRlCKLASD's TosIc We can recommend those
suffering With loss Of appetite. indigestion dys-
f.ep,is. nervousness and nervous debility. 10 use
Striokland's Tonic. IL Is vegetable preparA-
Con. free from alcoholic liquor-; IL strengthen
fhe whole nervous system; u creates good ap-
,fetite. aud : warranted TO cure dyspepsia and
,sesvogs debility
!, For sale by druggists generally at Al per bot
,,se Prepared by DR. Strickland. Ess;
Fourth street. Cincinnati. Ohio
jyldly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

4 REMEDY FoR PiIEs-lt i a blessing t. the
suffering TO know that We have efectuul cure
Tor this truly troublesome disease Mr. J Y.
tHazarie of I6i Second street Cincinnati. Ohio
Stakes great pleasure in informing AL Who are
suffering with niles that i've used a small qulntity
IT DR. Sirickiand's Pile Remedy. and ii effected
q permanent cure This seems 10 be the case
a.ith al who make use OF this splendid prepara-
4on. Il a. manufactured at No. East Fourth
strect, Cincinnati Ohio. and sold by sll druggist.
marg II
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

- The houses of indianapolis are being re-
numbered All right on the multiplication ia
BILE. IL can't where want to 90 to,
why We will go it blind. Hang out your signs
for wicked aad perverse generation. Number
your houses, and ii the number suits us. well
On I'm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

In LrcK-MasteT John Frnk. bought book
at the Git Book Store. 80 East " sshingtOn
street and drew a silver hunting ease watch. Geo
Porter. cream cup; Miss Flora McManu. re
ceived portfolio. worth So
Mr. Hutchinson displays unheard Of liberality
In conducting his business Call and get a
catalogue of prices, and learn where the great
Gift Store j.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

- Gov Morton IS still absent rusticating
OF the sea shore. We can spare him Wehave
heard nobody inquire after him except some
omns and blushng ladies-virtuous OF course,
else they never would have made the acGunint
ance of his Gubernatorial Excellency The
iavors that have passed between him and them
they tell confidential friend OF ours. they hold
themselves in readiness TO repeat and reeprocate
when he returns In tact. they are languishing
to see him
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

SUICIDE -krand ketteson Of Company f.,
Veteran Reserve Corps, shot himself yesterday
morning at Camp Burnside He died almost
Immediately. He Norwegian. He had
been in low spirits for some time, He leaves no
relatives i'm this country
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
febI2d6u

~ The funeral of young George Vance. who
died in consequence OF wounds received while
firing salute on board Of gunbost at Padu-
cab. on the 18th of July. took place yesterday.
The hero was buried with the honors of war.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
g Moritz \ Brorher.. ~ 3 - Wn.hi

Moritz Brothers, No East " ashing-
ton street are closing out their stock Of military
goods az cost Moritz 4 Brothers also have one
Of the most splendid assortment OF piece goods
and ready made clothing offered to the pub
lie in indianapolis. They are among our oldest
merchants in this line. aud everything they fur
.nish to dealer Is just what it purports TO be.
Their styles the newest and ali their fabrics
SUPERIOR
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

~ IL is wonderful how indianapolis is i'm
proving. On every street, dwellings and business
houses are springing up. One of the most mag
nihcent inland cities this continent will Indi-
annapolis one day be-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

EARLY CLosISG.-Anxious TO give our young
men time for Improvement, we will continue 10
close at O'Clock I. ". during the season.
W. 4 II. GLENN,
febl2d6m Proprietors New York Store
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

x esterday the was like unto a brazen
shield in the armament. and every thing all over
universal creation about here was by him pro
ceeded to be more and parched aud with
cred.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

- Government horses aud mules are dali,
arriving. ne Federal stables in the northeast
ern part OF the city are crowded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

Losr "A pair Of fine gold spectacles. The
finder will be entitled to a reward by leaving the
same at this Office 1879
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

sH Two stables near the Madison railroad
south of the city. belonging to Messrs Richard
son Weaver. were totally destroyed by fire
night before last
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

sEwe call attention TO the card Of the Live
~ Stable Keepers Of Indianapolis. in another
column.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

iB- All is quiet about indianapolis in mill
larry aspect. The several camps about the CITY
being put in order for the reception Of drafted
tnen
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

~ Merchants in indianapolis will ind it to
their interes; to advertise in the Clay County
Democrat. Terms reasonable and circulation
large. Address A. L Lansing. Bowling Green,
Indilni.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

CASH TRADE-Afier the first of July, 1854
dry goods will be sold tor cash exclusively. AT
No ,. East Washington street Those owing
accounts will please settle up. NJ H. GOOD.
iy itf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

sT-A catfish weighing ninety pounds was
caught below White river bridge yesterday. That
fisherman was in luck and his capture was fat
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

- IL the members Of the Sewing AssOcia-
ton will open room for the reception OF custom
work. they will be literally patronized
MANY CITIZENS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

sB- Mcdonald. Turpie and the whole Demo
cratic ticket. That's what all Of Va will vote
The Union and liberty forever,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

- Buy your hats and caps Of Baker 4 Nc
liver before the fall rises They are selling all
their stock at the old prices.
ivl0 4,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

/ - Massachusetts avenue will speedily he one
of the most splendid thOroughfares in the city.
The bordering of il will soon be completed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

~ A mule government team ran on yes;er
day down Washington street. but nobody was
hurt"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

lH- All kinds Of Book and job Printing neatly
and promptly done at this Office. at living rates
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

~ Cannon aud ammunition continue TO pass
daily through the city southwark
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MAR RtE0 p.

At the residence Of the brides father, in Newport.
KY, on the evening Of the l2h inst, by Rev. n. p.
Walker, DoKsAS n DAvIDsos. ESQ., Of this city. and
csris.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

N The growing crops in this region Of the
State are suffering Tor rain
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MENDINc AND SECURING.


NGESDER AND sCoURER, has REMOVED 10 Bloch
vu fords Baildng. Fourth story, so. -. corner -
Wzsfinrfon and Meridian street
neatly renovated and repxiIer 1.-t-.
Alkncs Of tailoring and ccffns Tor ce5s end nsn. In
the best sfyie or sherf sots<s sna - Ion rsss<-
tel-t3m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

,T-Dorys Funny Fellows AT Masonic Hall
tonight. Go and laugh
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14

~ Senour's magic quick yeast IS one Of the
best kinds ever used
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CITY PROPERTY

4 sTOREHorsE, WAREHOUSE AND DWELLING
n in The town Of Acton. ~ miles frcn Indisnsp polls
o the Indianapolis Cincinnati Railroad.
The Business Property Is on the Railroad, with
tsbhed trade. and the Warehouse Il large and
deus. and contains all the facilities fer handling and
chipping Grain and Produce. The Dwelling. immediate
~ Joining the Store. bat removed from the Railroad. II
modern style house, with . well, and
houses complete AMI contains about ef grsrDd
enclosed with handsome and substantial fence.
Any wanting . good home. and Q permanent pay
ing business witbozt the expenses attending
city living. will nnd this good investment. For
apply to or address X. H. MAYO.
Iuiyk -d&w2w Indiana polls Indiana
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
Cincinnati Market.

CIScINNATI, July 10
Flour unsettled and prices entirely nominal at
a decline Of about soc Extra flour sold at
- %
Wheat declined Zoe
Corn dull at 81 l6@l l. Tor sheilei and
81 05@l % for ear
Oats quiet az Fl 6Is2c.
Whisky in fair demand at Sl 10.
Nothing done in mess pork, bulk meats or
lard
Cheese firm. and higher.
Coffee 54@J1
Sugar 22@26
Molasses 81 l5mI u
Gold - 65G2 20
Silver 245@251.
Money tight.
Exchange fra AT par
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
REAPERS AND MOWERS.

FENHE IRON HARVESTER Is on EXHIBITION Al
B the Court House Yard. Self Rsker Hand Raker an,
Ohio Clipper. Farmers cali and examine them.
mvl6-Glm J.. AYRES. Agent.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-07-14
COMMERCIAL.
az TsLEsskPH-
Neu yoFk rket.

Neu WORK MARKET
NV YoRK. July 10
Cotton scarcely 50 firm. l6O for midding and
upland.
Flour-State and Western dull. heavy and %
@5Oc lower; slI9Il % for extra State. and
Sll 20dll 80 Tor eXtra round hoop OHIO
Whisky heavv and Dropping; 81 7O6l "a for
Western. and ] 69dl IL for State.
Wheat dull and lower; 81 50@2 % for No.
] spring
Corn dull. heavy and lower 81 CD for new
mixed Western, and 81 81 for new Southern
yellow
Oats dull and lower; sales at 80.
Coffee irregular aud unsettled
Sugar in moderate request al II q 22c.
Wool market unchanged.
Pork dull. heavy and lower ~ $40 Tor mess:
s46646 IS new DO; closing NJ inside price: $40
prime mes; also, | 500 brls mess for July II
bu,ers option. al; l 600 brls uew do Al same.
Beef dnll ,nd nominal.
Lard dull and nOminally lower. sales at 900
Ole
Butter steady at 3O@3I ter Ohio. and 37@3s
for State.
Money octive and quite firm 7(dSc
Sterling dull at 81 0934c.
God irregular aud unsettled. opening a, - %
closing dull at - 10
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INSURANCE.

P. SCOTT, AGENT FOR HOME LIFE ISsuR-
snce Company, and sinnissppi. oece First Bald
IN. South Of Post 0f1ee. lunes9'e4-ciy
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CITY ITE ~ S

cEMcDOnald and Turpie. That. the ticket
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-14

Correspondents Mobile RsgisteF.]
CANTON. Mss, April a5-Fho spring cam
psigni Is fairly inaugursied in the Mississippi
valley. and 3 brilliant victory has fallen to the
lot of Gen Writ Afams. cavalry commander Of
this department. The Yankee raid from Vicks.
burg, which bad been prepared with 50 much
care, and from whose operations in the Yaz5o
valley lie enemy predicted such brilliant 70
Bul;s. has been driven back discounted, aud Che
Usiied States ixon-clad Petrol quietly sleeps be.
eide her companion, the DsKslo, ct the bottom
Of Tie Yazo0 river.
Ga aae 18Th iast Gen Adams lssrned, from
reliable sources, that she enemy, emboldeued By
the departure Of Gen. Lee, with a portion of tbe
cavalry from thia Sac, contemplated : raid uo
the Yss0o river, and had made syery pfepars-
ton 70 sBsuTs It's success. ID ~connsetion with
a heavy force Of cavalry snd infantry. guub9ats
with transports accompanying, were to nova up
The liver - far as YaEoo City. @ Iietly and
rapidly making the proper deposition Of bis
forces, Gen. Adams CROSSED the Big Back. and.
With a portion Of MzbFy's brigade, mar the enc.
my, on lbs 20ih. in The vicinity of Msehapics.
baTg, en route for Yszoo City. RslyiDg uooa
bis greatly superior force, The enemy ADVANCED
10 tie attack The onset vas made promptly
and belaiy, but was galsntly met ard ie puised.
Tho fzhiing vas close and severe; NE s~rtillepv
fro On both si5es rapid and continuous. Again
and sgain The sneny easayed 20 fcTeo our lines,
bat each attempt was foiled BY tae steady fung
Of eur men. At dark The enemy desisted AID
moved II The direction cf Liverpool having
been repeatedly tep2ised by 8 @rce ooe-fah
their own number
As soon 80 The enemy had retired from bis
front, Gen. Adans moved rapidly TO Yszoo
City and slough hsving hat one. ESD. battery.
determined to dispute ihe passage Of the ear-
boafs. II wAs a boid design e. oppose = light
field battery % the heavy srmament Of tho een-
boats, but the result justified the generals pgo-
diedou, that Il is The amoBns 0 fmstle, hot ,astai
shas wins. few veil directed shcts disposed
Of The transports and ssai them Bcniding dorm
stream. 0as Of tae ganboass passed the city
wzs lying about one mile sooVe the others
iusf below. 70 he one above, the Petrol, the
CEREAL nov directed bis a!tsnaen. 4 wss de-
seTminsd 70 capture or destroy her II ai has.
ards. Al stacking party under CDl Grim;h,
Is be Is faniiisfiy called @Fhe Arkansas
Rsus,q consisting OF Gnaith's end e part Of
regiments, and OWen's bstsgy, ia Ell
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-05-14
nee Mobile AaTsrss.tl


CLINTON, La., May 4, fs64-We had anti.
50 exciting day here yesterday. Tks Ysaksss
came cot Of Baton Rouge, some 5000 or 25oO
infantry and cavalry, With = battery, with he
view, doubtless, Of making a raid on this place.
Col Scott, who bad besn hers 0niy four days,
aud had no time 70 organize the scattered foreea
about here, mat than soma tan or twelve miles
below Clinton With what msn he could collect
some 400-6nd drove them back. The skirmiah-
ing lasted from early morning I'll hires O'Clock
They returned ia q httls haste, having gone
twelve miles before they stopped to rsss hem
selves. Oar forcs WA too small 70 pursue. We
lest one killed, thrae wounded and two misainx,
doubtless prisoners and from information re-
csived to-day from citizens living below the bat
lie grounds, they Loot some thirty killed, among
Lhem q Col BoaFdmzafo of Wisconsin. We ara
unable 70 ascertain IS yet how many they had
wounded. We secured three priBonsrs. L vas
4 gallant affair. Colonel Scott has -eoanasnesd
work in The right way here, and e. soon &c he
can organise bis forces, you may expect 70 hsaz
something interesting from this quarss.
Last Thursday the negroes and YsnkseR as
Port Hudgen bad q considerable iZhs smonQ
themselves, which lasted two hours. ThsJ
wanted 70 ssad the negroes up Red river, thsy
rebelled. and che tight snsued, with CANNON aad
nusksify. VS. heard the Yeports Of the nxti-
lery at his p.ses. We ANA laaFn Tia resnl1.
Quito q number Of tia negroes ran horns socr
atEsr tbs fgas conmsneed, and told thsir mss.
sers they would work io- than the Balance q
their lives if they would let than.
The news from Red river Is stil most ehssr.
ing, and it Is nov said that 20 600 viii scAressy
cover Banks lsss. Is il also stated THAI the IN
creased Yankee torres now a. Baton Rouge il
from tho fact Of the gTesE difficulty Of 2sFGiur
up Red river, to rsinfores Banks, and that thsJ
bad te stop there. They have haen thsEs oel,
3 few days. Yours, truly,
T. Rrro@u
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RxrUeEE EEsaaEs.-A sunaaaalealm va rad ia.
iess ne ei.y eoaasa Ian nlgkt frsn ! 4 Baniss rs..
lzE shAt Be ~ I've hundred and iHs.syel nesro
snana Asea, hsisn Eins 70 he HsssFs. NeGs-
asssei AissiaaippL aud 1dst be had hired he most q
tasn- sens = vas iapenisls % hirs out. % be had
rs1tsa fiieAsns and placed tkan Under he shsrrs u
eompstsnt svsrassrs. he uocld not allow thsn %
hizs taslr zen Sire zad ~ being impossibls sos ,hsu
e i've % BIZ swn prszisss, be zksd esunaa = naEs
soas Nlswazes feE lis sizaslon- Mr.. B. not havipe
violated Ne eriinaass 81 the ely, this coumunicsasu
Vas Esesirsd snd Sad
BACK R4TIosa-The CITY cOuaeI last aishs ausssr.
Esd the clerk % hnus checks % he street hands and
poles fer 20 psr ean9. On lksir aslariss for April, IN son
Hsqusnes o. he depreciation o. Ne ezEEeasE
PonczsAs ELEcrED-A. 7. shzrssH vss slssssd
city Peiiesnan last night
RELIspoUs acknowledgements r.vivsis sus b
progress a he arst Bspans church. asdWsIsy ckapst
P~REAcHna-Rsv. Dr. sehsn ~m preach In shs Ii.
Prsrsytsriaa ohuroa It l0ls o'elsek tomorrow 6sunazg)
morning.
MAYORS coUuT.-Ths fsiIozisS eases we're srisd
yesterday m-rning before bis honor. Mayor csltoua.
TsmPy CLARK, Es5assa Hugins. Pink Higgins Jobu
HaEas. Judy Clark aad Llssy DEzis Young RsbsIs'
Esro found guilty. ef disordsgly eonduet hy eurslnx
gaAFreHing, Gshang and aanE aBusi-s sd Talssr
Eagaass 70 sash other, aad he Sat sEo aasd 80 saui
and la remainder s. eaeh sad cost.
Bell Clif on and Jana Hsrsln for estias dunk 81
nsan whisky ana having Esfseaa engagements asru
aasd s7s snd costs, each
". C. Hogshtsn. for selling Hquor IA quantities len
Haa 0zs quart without license. paid sl59 and sosfH ints
he ssiy tress ary, for bis eoudueL =
E. Eaaaieu.t for = similar oasnss, paid Is pan
atty Of sl25 snd casts.
v. c. Haughtou, sF using abuslvs language and
rarsiHs : WssnGu, Sniis4 aP SO and costs ir iadulEua
IN that luz7ty.
james si-iEga Ger i~ndnlgiHE ia Shouting, eurIisg
ahootins AID being drunk, vas ansd SIC ani c0ssz-
bsil Cif.Sa, for kssBing . house q Al.fans. paid 90
md COTS iaso ths treasury.
2 ~ H5lsns and ". Hsiz6sls, agent, ior aEosIBs
sizzeA q hhu thsir o~a tina aud i've spsrt lrUm lhsl
oyInsr CT employers. were ansd $50 ana costs. each.
= @. Hannond Il 3. willis ard " Mar. for hslnI
drunk, eaausLiiag and ashtius. paid ss and costs sach
". Chlson. for allowing = ,laVe to Hys SPAR f-0z
him md hire Aistins. va aaed $40 sad costa
EnasasL a slave ia charge q c. L Psekard, Tor sci
sas aad altering to sell a valuable pair q b0o.s -.
ordsfcd 70 receive thirty-nire iasAea.
LIsT o. FREsHT Rz&GIsEHG GEcALLEB FoH,
tAs oass e ~ so1tasra ExDrss company, Hay L
1sss.-W L Bowen, , sacks and sraak; Alb Graves
l trunk; 81 Fisltsr, 1 bands; J ? Hsiasss 3 bazs
1t 2 Lsyo. box NsNish, 1 bzndlss
Sbh. bsadlss Kiss X c Patch. 1 sundls TN Basaa
l Iask; Mm Q Shaw, I psskzes.
The shove fslsat e Gsrsd n oFnerE rEk and e
pszss. Eds liable % BE- sod for shErss4 4 not cali,
far. y DF1FNEga - n. CLARK
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ARR. a. ms.al.ai.n,.


A correspondent Of tho Mobile AdSsstssr SD
Register under da.s Of ths 9Th frOp Columbus.
Miss, writes
On going to Ponsosoc / Travelled the read ever
Ebich Forrest drove Smith and Griexen IN
FsbrusTy. Abundant eVidenees Of he hssvy
diminishing and lighting are visible al along
the road, and S number Of houses are Ti3dlsd
with bullet holes. Families were in them al
sas time, and ia some instances thsiK ezesps
from harm is almost Miraculous.
TINS spots wksEe Colonel Forrest and Lisutsa-
antCOlonel BSrksdRie fell were pointed On. to
ne. The former was killed near Prairie Eound,
soms SIX miles from Okolona. The latter Gbout
four miles farther on towards Pontotoc, and
near . house around which the c~oassudinz AZ
miss fought from II O'Clock. a. N. till I ?. NJ,
Hhen cur troops made . rush and drove tho
Yankees from the field. Four pieces Of artills
y we're captured By Gen. Forrest, and after bis
men and horses we're broken down he turned
the enemy over to Gee. Ghalson, By whom they
were escorted and haFA5sed beyond P0nsatcc
Il would not be easy TO G0mpuss the anOans
Of damage do1s 20 the citizens Of the country
though which the enemy passed. Bssides TAX
ing all the supplies they needed, they ssole ne
groes, horses sad everything they 0ould carry
Cf, ard burnsd many wagons, gin houses and
large qaantiies of corn, cotton add other prop
sFty. No doubt thsy thought il WAS the last
chance they would sVsr have ~ lhia section Of
the State, and they would do IS much damage
as they could. Monroe county and Ponsotoc
they very nearly stripped Of mules and holses,
and IN many instances farms are being eulti-
waited altogether with hoes. Bat no fsaEs need
be felt, for our people have no idea Of Starving