Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-28
NEWS FROM ALL QUARTERS
From the Shenandoah Valley.
PARTICULARS OF THE LATE VICTORY.
Gen. Averill Relieved of Command.
GalIantry of the Union Troops.
FROM THE TRiNS-MiSSISSlPPI.
DennisOn so succeed Postmaster
General Blair.
&c. &c. &c. DC. &c.
GaiIantry of the Union Troops.
DennisOn so succeed POstmas,el
General Blair.
&c, &c. &c. DC. &c.
From NEW YORK .

From New YORK.
NEw York September 27.-The Herald's spe-
cial from Sheridan's headquarters on the Oath
SAYS:
From the defeat at Winchester Early withdrew
his force to Fishers Hill leaving most of his
wounded Of the battle OF the l9lh. and those
which had accumulated from the various com
bats of Crook aud Averils, in our hands
At Fishers Hill he rested his right upon the
Massanutten Mountain and his left upon North
Mountain, having his front, about three miles in
length, covered by strong natural and artificial
defences.
His right, which was about one mile in ad-
vance of his left, considered almost impreg
nabe
On the 2lst most important position in front
of the enemy's centre was gained by Wright's
corps. who advanced and secured some important
heights in front of their centre, while Averill's
division of cavalry drove the enemy from
bis advanced position on his LETT one mile back
into his main works, and held him there while
Crooks corps, which had been concealed during
the day. was transferred in rear of AverilPs dvi-
sion and to the enemys extreme left
At p NJ Crook and Averl s,ormed and
carried the works OF the enem,, the cavalry
leaping the barriers erected by the enemy, cap
turing two battle flags, four guns. and over 100
prisoners
4 y
the 9th corps attacked. followed by the 18th,
while Ayerill swept along the base Of North
mountain, outward seven miles capturing l75
cavalry horses, four caissons, fourteen wagons,
eight ambulances and number OF fUgit.ves
The enemy having probably learned OF the
movement upon his right and rear, had commenc-
cd leaving this position some two hours before
our attack.
His departure was 20 hasty he was compelled
TO leave sixteen guns and oven 900 prisoners in
orr hands
Yesterday morning the pursuit OF the enemy
was promptly continued by our cavalry, and he
WIS found in position at Mount Jackson, tw enty-
five miles south of Fishers Hill. where he seems
disposed 10 offer "A stubborn resistance
Yesterday morning Early rear was overtaken
near Hawkins bridge. by Averil, with a cavalry
division aud brigade of infantry, and drove
them into the town OF Mount jackson. where
his entire force was found in position
Major Loddy's command of two battalions was
captured with several priyates
Our cavalry pressed the enemy with great
vigilance and success until they came up with an
infantry division with artillery, and they held
them in check till the 9th corps arrived which
found them in a strong position.
General Averill relieved from duty with
his division this morning, and granted leave OF
absence Tor twenty DAYS
This order has caused universal feeling of
amazement IN this army aud II Is generally
thought some question of rank between Averill
and Torbet involved The former being rank
ing officer but the latter chief OF cavalry Of this
military division.
There is prospect Of an engagement in front.
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent has
the following:
The trans Mississippi rebels, numbering some
-, 900, are moving toward Missouri
The Louisiana Legislature meets in two
weeks The L : Senators TO be elected by il
will be Governor Hahn and perhaps Major Gen,
Banks
IL Is rumored that Gen. Huribut will be as
signed TO the command of the Gulf Depart
ment
The Tribune learns from rebel Captain that
Lees army. month ago, WAS from % .O0O to
20 900 strong. including the whole of Early :.
command
Lee was the only General in whom the South
eru people had any confidence, but his army was
full of disaffected men.