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camps have been appointed to super-•vcr, although surprised, quickly : intend the organization of the new bnned and gave battle. The Indi- j regiments.J-NNLY,they suddenly came upon Hindman’s pickets, whom they fired upon and drove in, and then rushed forward,soon coming upon the main body consisting of six regiments, number-lt; *— aing less than 3,000 rebels, who, how-cformed and gavanians fought bravely at immense odds, and were about being flanked by the Arkansas troops, when Lieutenant Colonel Farreifs force came down like an avalanche to their relief, outflanked the confederates, and with tiic aid of the 40th and Gen. Fitch, actually routed them and drove them from the field. The light lasted three hours. Not strong enough to pursue, Gen. Fitch ordered a retrograde, and in a lew hours had Ids troops back to the river and on transports prepared for ! an attack. Gen. Hindman is belicv-! ed to be in the vicinity with a large force. Gen. Fitch lost four men only. Twenty-four dead rebels were found on the field. Thirty werewounded and forty taken prisoners. Hindman’s entire army is estimated ;at 15,000 jGen. Fitch lately executed two of the rebel hostages taken some time i since, for the good behavior of the S rebel guerrillas. He promised to hang them if any of Ids men werekilled.The first engineer of the Lexington was shot while sitting at a portgre, in order to crush the rebellion. The general is a strong Democrat,out of the unconditional Unionschool.The following commandants ofedDr. Andrew Lewis, Goth regiment, Evansville; Major Roger Martin, GGth, New Albany; Frank Emerson, G7th, Madison; Major I. C. Shaw, G8t.li, Greensburg; W. A. Dickie, GGth, Richmond; Oapt. James Burges, 70th, Indianapolis; Colonel R. \V. Thompson, 71st, Terre jinuto, Captain Cris. Miller, 72d, Lafayette; Gilbert Hathaway, 73d, South Bend; William Williams, 74th, Ft. Wayne; John Lr. Pettit, 75th, Wabash.The response to the recent call for troops far exceeds all expecta-present indications, will be very speedilysasurn2ottorasbygrlt;Titions. From the regimentsi aiscd.Indi anatolis, July, 14.—Another enthusiastic war meeting was held to-night. The bells of the city were rung, and the gathering was verymlne18large.OEloquent speeches were made byGovernor Morton, R. J. Ryan, and others. About $20,000 was subscribed for the support of the families of volunteers. The feeling was excellent, and the work of volunteeringmimlt;oa25Slt;hrer-ITllholaymdcutJ00um •* i f progresses most favorably. The rc-hole. (len. 1- itch took_ oft two of, £ ® g h(j f}ovenio^,s c,„the citizens and hung them up be-- 1lir-ar-lys,the not i cmmy.ereardi:in-»ve-at-oodlienare# ■ re-ood olli-tler-fore the face and eyes of their neigh- I bors. A just but severe retribution, : for harboring a set of cut-throats in their vicinty.It is rumored there was a fight by Gen. Curtis with Hindman’s forces, within the past few days, near Des Arc, in which Hindman was severely handled and driven oft* the field. This needs confirmation.Provost. Marshal Gen. Hillyer, has published a parole, which parties can sign who are willing, and be released from leaving the city according to Order No. 13, issued yesterday.It requires thorn to pledge themselves that they have not since the occupation of Memphis by the iede-rals, given aid or information to the confederate army, and that they will not while they reside there oppose or conspire against the civil or military authority of the UnitedStates, nor give aid, information, orencouragement to the confederate armv, or any one connected thcre-new troops to-day arc exceedingly good. Indiana will fill her quota very rapidly.lemtainBoston, July 15.—An order appropriating $300,000 from the city treasury, to be expended in the payment of bounties and other expenses in raising the city’s quota under the recent proclamation of the president,was passed last evening by bothbranches of tl.e city government.onvs:aaPoiiTi.Axn, Me., July 15.—Gov.Washburn telegraphs the associated press that the State of Maine will pay a bounty of ti i ty dollars to each roeruil mustered into the United States service in the new regiments, and thirty-five dollars in the old regiments. The banks advance the money. This, with the United State’s payment, will make an advance of seventy dollars.-SriiiNoi'iKM), Mass., .Inly 13.—tcctI1Ynother rousing war meeting wastrap-! will,U!ich-ex-h ci-It is supposed that many will signit.Six of Jeff. Thompson’s soldiersheld in this oitv last evening. Thecitv hull was crowded to overflowing,• *- 7over 3,000 citizens being present, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Spirited addresses were made by Judge Chapman of this city,Riv-bv*mk-tiiatmghFortgth-?lad.hadpon-ensocame within our lines yesterday to Col. Bullock of Worcester, Hugh take the oath, and want to go North, j Donnelly and others. *22,000 was Thev report J eft*, near Hernando,! subscribed by a few-wealthy citizens,low-fed e-iieli-ldicridlererals,ieut.gan;but not doing much.Sixteen men in one squad were brought yesterday to the provost marshal, by Capt. 14. 1 Simonds,commander of the mortar fleet, to take the oath of allegiance. They all came in from the surrounding country ill Arkansas, for the purpose of representing the condition of that State. It is fearful. There are no crops. Everything eatable is taken by the guerrillas. The people earnestly desire occupation by the United States troops.There is no news from Gen. Curt-t(t1tc a v -gan;oav-.’apt.lajoriVm.kies’20this arrny.Order Xo. 13 has been issued by Provost Marshal General Hillyer, requiring the families of persons in the confederate army, of persons in the employ of the confederate government, to move out beyond our lines within five days, a safe conduct being given them upon application to the provost marshal. This will necessitate the removal of quite afor the purpose of inducing enlistments, and the amount will be largely increased. Seventy-five dollars is to be given to every volunteer from this city, in addition to the 1 government bounty and the State aid. The neighboring town of Westfield pays a bounty of $100.— Several ot our wealthy citizens havea» (pledged their last dollar to carry on | the war to a successful termimtion,and all classes are putting their shoulders to the wheel in real earnest. The full quota from this vicin-! ity will be raised for the war, and j more if necessary.Cof.L'.unrs, Ohio, July 14.—Col. Bliss and Capt. Harrington have returned from establishing camps in the northern part of the State, and will leave to-morrow for Southern Ohio on the same errand. They speak encouragingly of the prospectsfor enlistments.They report the city council of Mansfield about to appropriate $10,-large class of the citizens ot Mem- i oqq for recruitim*-loral over ruct-i had ards ouldmeohn-liglitbad■ ef-•onfi-tiong-t i’vywhowerenioncap-cap-were.‘ringo111* of rilledeees,how-werey the rifledphis.Gen. Grant lias appointed Col. Clark B. Lagow, of his staff, acting inspector general for this district.He is to visit all encampments and report their condition as to police, discipline, choice of location as to health or advantages for defense, Ac.The board of aldermen was fully organized last evening, and Mayor Bark delivered his message.— Among other important matters, lie recommends the erection of a city prison, to replace the one burned a lew months since by order of the military authorities.purposes. It isunderstood the citv council here will*appropriate $25,000 for a like object.St. Loris, Julj 15.—Information from Corinth to Thursday says Gen. Ilalleck was there, and the various divisions of his army in excellent condition and eager for active operations, (ion. Bragg has about 40,000 troopsWashington, July 14.To the officers and sohliers of the army i)f 17 y/ ini a :By apecial assignment of the President of the United States, I have assumed command of this army. I have spent two weeks in learningYour whereabouts, vour condition • 7 •and your wants—in preparing you for active operations, and in placing you in positions from which you can act promptly and to the purpose.I have come to you from the West where we have always semi the backs of our enemies; from an army whose business it has been to seek the adversary, and to beat him when found whose policy has been to attack,and not defend. In but one instance has the enemy been able to place our:il Tnnolo, ami some 35 000 more arc , Astern army in a defensive attiat Holly Springs and other places. j tU(]eI heir movements are said to indi-: j presume that I have been callerbeen .s cseed in back itond ■dact-nond eked.cate offensive operations.Louisvillk, duly 15, ’62.—Corinth ;^ idates of the 13th say that hcadquar- |tors arc officially informed of the '*arrival of Gen. Curtis army at iCharleston, Ark., on the 10th, after !almost daily skirmishing, wherein j the rebels were worsted. 6,000 ofpresume mat l nave neon called here to pursue the same system, andto lead you against tlic enemy. It is my purpose to do so, and that speedily.. I am sure you long for an opportunity to win the distinction you are capable of achieving. That opportunity I shall endeavor to give you.a t no,62.rived\ and•ringsOlatter A rk.,* 10ththere.Gen.Indiart cditches r hisowed liana, a rear only whentwo companies, attacked and completely routed the rebels, scattering them m nil directions, mostly all going to-wards Little Rock.They also evacuated Duval’s Bin ft*.T.ATKK.Curtis’ advance has reached Helena. His armv is in good condition and spirits. Provisions are scarce, but supplies arc coming from Memphis.Indianapolis, July 13, 1802.Two rousing war meetings were held in this city last night. Thespeech of the evening was made by ______ _ ...................Biigadier General Dumont, lately in ; a glorious deed, and that your names command at Nashville. He declared will he dear to your countrymen for-it necessary to seize and confiscate ever. (Signed) John Pope. rebel ]rri]itrty, and even use the ne- Major-Gen. Cemmanding.stnntly of taking strong positions and I holding them; of lines of retreat, and ! of bases of supplies.Let us discard such ideas. The strongest position a soldier should ! desire to occupy is one from which he can most gusily advance against the oncmv.Lot us study the probable line of retreat of our opponents, and leave our own to’take care of itself. Let us look before us and not behind; ; success and glory are in the advance.Disaster and shame lurk in the i rear; let us act on this understanding, ! and it is safe to predict that your • banners shall be inscribed with manv
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