Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-06
DISPOSITION OF BOOTHS BODY.
&C.. &c. &C.. &c.
from New York.

NEW Okk, May o 4 De deralue cOrreSpOn-
dent with Wilson's expedition furnishes addition
al details of the march through Alabama and
Georgia Or the battle of Eoenezer church he
SAYS. This engagement took place at point
called Eoens zer's Church. about 25 miles from
Selma They rebels were entrenched in the
woods and had six pieces OF artillery in position.
They about 5000 strong. commanded by
Forrest. Chalmers, Armstrong, and Adams.
After considerable firing on both sides, two
companies of the 18th Indiana. led by Captain
Taylor. charged them with the sabre, driving
their gunners from the guns. capturing one bat
terry OF guns. aud scattering the enemy in all
directions. While they we're thus demorslizing
the rebels. the % brigade OF the 4th division,
which had been sent on a road to thele arrived,
charged, and completely routed the enemy.
The engagement lasted about 80 minutes We
captured 800 rebels, and their loss in killed end
wounded was heavier than ours We also cap
tured pieces OF artillery and many small
arms.
Cnpt. Taylor was killed, after having wounded
Gen. Forrest in the with his sabre.
Our troops anived in front of the forti6ca-
lions in front OF Selma at sbout 4 p. m, April
2i They were Immediately formed in line of
battle. the 81 division occupying the right of the
works and the 4th division the extreme left. The
iorti6catiobs consisted in a double line of earth
works iu semicirce from bank to bank of the
Alabama river. There were also 80 bastons
and 2 formidable forts In front of the first line
of works row of palisades six feet high,
which, together with the marshy nature OF the
ground over which the charge was made, ren
d red ths earthwoiks very uifficult of access.
The works were defended by Z 900 men with
80 pieces of artIets.
As previously stated, the % division was in
line dIsmounled. aud skirmish line formed. A
br,k fire was kept up between our skirmishers
aud the rebels till about o'clock. when at
signal from the Chicago Board of Trade battery
our forces charged down on the breastworks
following like demons
The rebels poured a murderous FIRE of mus
keuy into our ranks. but nothing daunted our
troops bore steadily forward and within fifteen
minutes bad scaled the works and were driving
the enemy toward the river in an utterly demor-
allied condition.
Many of the reoels were drowned in attempting
to cross the river, although a few succeeded in
crossing aud escaping.
We captured 2 400 prisoners and 80 pieces of
artillery in line, besides over 10 pieces in the
arsenals.
Our loss was 324 in killed. wounded and miss
ing and that of the enemy equally heavy.
Montgomery was surrendered without resist
AT Columbus the enemy made stubborn re
sstance, but our boys scaled their works. captur-
my 2O0 prisoners and over 10 pieces of artillery
all the goyerDDent properly. arsenals, factories,
railroad stock, &c, were destroyed When with
in fourteen miles of Macon, the rebel General
Robertson sent message from Gen. Howell
Goth saying that there had been suspension
of hosIltles granted by Gen. Sherman. Gen
Ninth replied that he knew nothing of it, aud
supposIDg II a ruse. sent word 10 Gen. Robertson
that be must retire 70 Macon
Gen Ninth ordered his ad n move for
ward, and 10 minutes from the delivery of the
message 10 Gen Robertson, the advsnce was
made, and. Gen. Robertson aud his command
did not get out of the way, of course they were
all captured
Macon was taken possession Of aud here Geo
Wilson read The official Information of the ar
mistice
The result of the campaign may be summed
up AZ follows:
The capture and occupation of several differ
ent and most important cities in the confederacy,
5000 prisoners. over 200 guns and a large sup
ply of small arms. devastation of the country
and destruction OF at lesst five hundred million
dollars worth OF property directly or indirectly
belonging TO the rebel government The cas-
ualtes OF the campaign l have no, as yet been
able TO secure, but do not they will exceed $50
killed, wounded aud missing.
The Times Washington special has the fol-
loving:
A letter received here from Mobile says gov
ernment officers have information OF the exist
ence in various ortions of the state. of over
halt million bales OF cotton, which will soon be
brought TO Mobile by its owners
The Herads special says it is understood q
formal demand has been made upon the Cana
dian government for the surrender OF such Of the
assassination consprators as may be within its
Jurisdiction.
The Tribune's Washington special says:
Mrs Lincon's nervous system seems stronger
and more composed yesterday. But she is Ia
boring under great depression again in contem-
platon of the burial of Mr. Lincoln al Spring
field to dsy
She will leave the White House as soon as
permitted by her physician aud proceed directly
10 Illinois.
Gov Aiken was closeted with the president
this morning he had long interview with
Secretary Stanton last eve He has the free
dom OF the city and enjoys the society of the
members of his family who came on with him,
from all Of which il IS srgued that he Is here in
aid of the government rather than 20 receive its
discipline
The Washington Republican says neither of
the statements detsiling the mysterious manner
Of finally disposing Of the BODY OF Booth is true.
Col. Baker and his brother. Leet B.ker. are the
ouly tao persous living who know what disposi-
reveal the fact to 10 humsn be NJ. ANY state
ment protesting to detail how or where the re
nvins were deposited i not only guess work but
serious reflection upon Col Baker and bis
brother