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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
Our Army Correspondence..-Fr
Western Virginia.

HUrToNvILLE, Va, Dec. (, 1861.
EDITOR SENTINEL: After left your goodly
city, made time to Webster, village of wagons,
teams and Commissares' stores, ON the railroad
four miles from Grafton. Here found that the
roads were impossible for teams, and as to get
ting horse to ride it was out of the question. /
found Col. Moody Of the 9th regiment, F. P.
Smith and others all waiting transportation to
this place. There seemed to be but one way for
US to get here, and that was to Eade. We con-
cluded to make virtue of necessity and by all
going together shorten the distance. Consequent
ly we started on foot and made the trip in four
days. distance of fty-fve miles, over one of the
muddiest roads that it ever has been the lot of
your correspondent to travel over. During the
entire trip the snow fell thick and fast. which
made the roads worse than they naturally would
have been. On the road; we met the 18th and
18th Indiana regiments on their way to the States
where / have no doubt they now enjoying
themselves finely, whilst We poor devils of the
l4th are here surrounded by mountains of snow,
and under feet it is perfect slush of mud and
snow intermixed We eat in the mud, sleep in
the mud, and indeed there is nothing else but mud
and sro ow.
ne reDelS nave retireQ DeyOnQ tue Ale
ghenies, how far / do not know, but it is sup
posed that those who have not gone to Kentucky
will Writer in Staunton. Western Virginia is
now free from any armed rebels, and have no
doubt it will remain so, for they do not think
the country worth fighting for, and in this / think
they are right.
0urregiment, the l4th, are ordered to Phillippi.
Three companies started yesterday morning and
the balance viii start TO- morrow. The trip viii
be exceedingly disagreeable, yet the men are all
anxious to start. From Philippine hope soon to
be removed to some place in the State, where
can recruit the regiment, and give the men an
opportunity of recruiting themselves. We have
done more labor, and more actual fighting than
any other regiment in the service, and If any reg
ment is entitled to rest, it certainly is the 18th.
We we're the first of Gen. REYNOLDS Brigade, on
Cheat Mountain and held that advanced and
dangerous position, all summer, and now we are
the last of the brigade that is removed, and then,
uncertain to whether we will leave the State or
not. This may be fair, but we do not so re-
gard it.
War. is ruinous thing to country. as is instan
ced in this State. The secesh army took nearly
everything the inhabitants had, while on their re-
treat, and of necessity, our people have taken
much Of what was left 1t is true however. that
we paid for everything at high figures yet the peo-
pie cannot live on money alone, and there is moth
hing here for them to buy, consequently fear
that many viii, of necessity. suffer for want of
food. If this suffering could be confined to those
whc are responsible for this unnatural war, 1t
would not be so bad, but as it is, the innocent
must suffer with the guilty. Hoping this win
reach you IN safety, am yours, VT
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
SeIetteo Mistellanp.
Report of the Secretary of the Treas


The report of Mr.. CHASE is an important docu-
ment. perhaps the most so Of any which has yet
appeared from that Department of the Govern
ment. The condition of our financial affairs is
stated boldly and frankly, and with great ability
and comprehensiveness he suggests radical
changes in our fiscal system. A synopsis of the
report appeared in our telegraphc columns, but
as it was imperfect, and as his recommendations
will excite general attention and discussion, we
give a condensed review of the document, pre-
senting its most important features, from the
financial columns of the New York Herald:
AS great anxiety has been felt on the subject
of the financial method which the Secretary was
to recommend, we may as well state at once that
the report does not contemplate the establishment
of United States Bank, OF the establishment of
a paper currency as a legal tender. The Secretary
expects to obtain all the money he needs by fur
ther loans, and also by substituting for the pres
ent bank notes in circulation a paper currency
based exclusively on the deposit of United States
stocks, and issued, in fact, by the Treasury De-
partmeut at Washington to the several banking
institutions of the country. The state Of the pub
lie finances at the present time may be briefly
summed up as follows:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
ESTIMATES FOR 1862


Mr.. Chase assumes that some part of the ex-
pcnditures may be reduced by proper retrench-
ment, and that some part of the public debt (for
the payment of which 22.S70, 1893 are appro-
priated) may not be presented for payment, so
that the whole amount required for the service
of the fiscal year l66l-62 will not. in his opinion,
exceed s2O0000.O 900. For the fiscal year l662-63
it is, of course difficult to make any estimates,
as the expenditures of Government will mainly
depend on the continuance of the war, which, in
the opinion of the Secretary, ought TO be brought
TO a close by midsummer next. Assuming, how
ever, that the will continue, Mr.. Chase esti-
mates that the expenditures for 1862 63 will
amount to S475, 1891 .245, which he proposes to
prov ide for as follows:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

cE- Mn. James Garrison, gentleman who has
had long experience in the hotel business, and
competent every way, has received the appoint
ment Of post sutler at camp Morton
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
THE uosr.

The -secession-iournals Of tho No,,l
A'e Parhdins enormous figures before their
readers by which they try to prove that the
expenses OF the war will have most crusbiug
ehect upon the industry and finances of ,hs
country and offer that as reason wbv tbo
uu'on should be dissolved and the defence of tho
Constitution abandoned. The expenses. saw tbsy
are OF an unheard of character in amount md
nave no parallel in the history of any previous
war In opposition to all such twadlle, however
we md in a late number OF the New York MN.
oa'sf more truthful and sensible article on tha
same subject. From it we take the follovin,
extract, that our readers may note tbe lirsr1
ence between the statements of iournals in ,he
interest OF treason, and those thai recognise
''e'e, honor and patriotism as their governing
principles
" our army and its expenses will not reallv
COST more to the nation than France is habllnaily
sApeuuing ior military purposes in times Of
peace, for she deems il necessary 10 mainfa;n q
Ioree OF half million. England. toD. exnends
US much, year in and year out, for military ami
naval purposes as we will annually during tbis
war, but the trial Is new 10 u.s. and Wa tharn
lore ieel It more. The money we expend on tbe
war VIII be spent mostly among ourselves no,
aorohd, as with most European States in ibnir |
loreign wars. The national debt il will leave |
upon us, however grave, will be as nothing cam.
pareu WIN what is already heartily sustained hv |
1ne @ cniet European governments, and. even
ueemeu by them conservative element Ia NOR
polcy' aud none OF them have better actual ar
prospective means of bearing such hurdens.-
put already we see the effect Of this novel state
OF 'nings among US, by the distrust that prevails
in business notwithstanding the unouestionable
resources OF the country. These free States
lione are now greater people, numerically. and
ueeiueuly more united people, than the whole
uhuon was at the census Of 1850 Ihev form .
I niRnly empire OF themselves, with almost n nle
nora oi business energies-the mighty erana-
TICS anu mlnefal resources of the West with |
,cVer oetter crops in prOspect-the great Atlantic
states, with their commerce with the Old WorlJ
VI open Jet aud to continue SO, for the Southern
ei-oi-matque piracy may be deemed oute
.uluned Dy the latest news from Europe. And I
eularAaole fact it timo of war, exchange il in i
ur iaVor' Gold is pouring in upon US from I
::utupe, u mllhoh anu half Of dollars by a a
ingie steameri and this must continue, for our I
,oPs are necessity in Europe. Our own CITY il
Y, 100000 from Europe. During tSis ns,iod
he stock OF specie in the country has actnaIIy
cen Increased hy S50.000,O0O. Since ,he Ia il
January onr imports of goods have decreased d
oo,Vuu'OOO, thus saving our resources; ia the a
ime m Time, our exporta of produce have increased
= 'uuu,ouO under these circumstance the
lstius' natural TO our new stale Of affairs must 4
the chiet cause Of the prostration Of business =
courageous view Of our real circumstancaa :
aght to, and it may be hoped will ia time. nea' y
lrably correct the evil. y
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
FOnhIaN Nr1vs

/ by the arrival of the Great Eastern on so,,r.
cay We get additional foreign news
Tie recognition of Italy by France had been
announced in the AoHisar and by Bapon Rieasoli
IN the Italian Parliament. The latter said that
diplomatic relations between the two eountrie.
would soon be re-established.
The Roman question was still peniiup, and il
was hoped thete would be favorable soluion
Of it.
The appeal in the case of Patterson versna
Donapar'e commenced n the Special Court Of
France on the 24th ultimo.
The Prince and Princess Frederick William
mad arrived in England on a visit to the Queen
The Prince OfWales would proceed on the 29tb
TO the camp at Currah, Ireland, to take the round
of military duties.
Mr. Golden addressed his constituents al Roeb.
dale on the 26th. He cuaogised the French Gov.
ernmen' aud the commercial treaty with France,
denounced the volunteer system in England, and
rldiculed as ridiculous bugbear the idea of a
French INVASION
Ihe Spanish proclamation relative to tbo
American war, says, the Queen has determined to
obs'rve the strictest neutrality be,wee4tSe
Federal States of the Union and Confederate
States Ct The South. With this view it is pro
hiolied to arm, build and 6t out pryateers no
matter under what flag, in any Spanish port.
Ship owners and captains are prohibited from
accepting letters of marque, and from rontribut.
ing in any way to the armament and fitting out
priyateers.
friVateers and prizes are prohibited remaining
over tweniy'four hours in any Spanish port, save
IN case Of urgent necessity, in which ease ,hs
naroor authoriies are to compel them to pFoessdT
TO sea as early as possible, and not allow them IA
snip but what is necessary, aud never, under any
pre'eAt' arms and ammunition. No articles be-.
longing to prizes may be sold.
Inc carriage Of goods to none of the bloct.
aued ports is guaranteed, except war material
ana letters which are prohibited Offenders s,o
responsible for their own acts, and have M cla;,o
for protection
opanlards arc prohibited from taking service
'n either eide, and to abstain from all acts sbc,
ray be regarded as opposed to neutrality.
onenders arc to be liable to the measures
'uOp'ed by the belgerants, and punished accord.
ag to the laws of Spain. The decree is dated
une ~ countersigned by Senior Callanie and o
he Minister of Foreign Affairs. il
rhe alarming reports relative to the health Of g
ne Empress Of Austria are too tiuc. II
The Sultan of Turkey is dead Il
John, Lord Campbell, Lord Chancellor of Ii
'nsland is also dead lie was in his eightieih b
ear. al
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
CONGRESS-.

Nolhing Of special Importance was done in
congress on Friday and Saturday. In the Sen.
ate George F. Brown was elected Sergeant at
Mr. Chandler, Of Michigan, gave notice that
ne saonld Introduce hill to coniscalc the pro
perry OF all the Governors Of the States, tic
members Of the Legislatures. judges Of the
Courts, and all the military officers above tLs
iahk of lieutenant, who shall take np arns
against The aoyernment Of the o. s.. or aid or
aoe' treason against the Government, and Tint
a' sneh rersons be forever disqualified from
holding any Office Of honor. emolumsnt or trust
,n 'ne Government such property to be applied
10 restore 10 tue uaiOn men in the rebel states
any losses they may have suffered.
The national holiday being now over, leeisla
ton will begin, we suppose, in earnest The
present week will doubtless be productive Of
stirring events in the country.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
cArr. aILLrs.

We see it stated in the teiegraphic reports
from Fortress Monroe, that Capt. ails, now 10
command Of the gunboat Monticello, in the PO
tomac, had little dash at a force Of about ZOO
rebels, in the vicinity of Newport News, on Fri.
day. Capt Gillia is a Delawareau, and will
doubtless give good account of himself If he
shall ever be 50 fortunate as to keep the enemy
long enough before him to give them good
noggng They are becoming so accustomed In
hight upon the first appearance of an American
uAg' or an American officer at the head of hi.
army that it will DO difficult to bring them into
action either on land or water. Can't, Gilbs.
however, will keep his eye upon the scamps. and
wiii sho" them no chance of escape if they will
only stand long enough to let him have a fair
pali'e with them. We understand that he accent
% the command Of the Mon,ieello-a most en-
hrely below his grade-in order to get into ac-
i've service and do his duty to the country while
sue most stands in need Of IT,
While coward-traiiots all around him ore re-.
signing their posiiions in the army and navy in
'ho hour Of danger our Drliware Commander
hobly valves His right to the higher post IN
which he is entitled, i'll order to give his services
10 the government at tho earliest possible mo-
men'. We honor him for this evidence of selr-
sacrificing devotion to the cause Of his country
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
Scene in the United states ssn.,,.

In the United states Senate on Friday, afte,
the election of Mr.. Brown, over Mr.. BIcNeir. n,
Sergeant at Arms, Mr., Hale. of New Hampshire.
in consideration Of Mr.. MeNeir's former services
as an officer Of the Senate, offered resulutioD
that the salary of Mr.. MeNelr be paid till De-
eember.
senator Salisbury, thinking to make a mica
little point for his party, arose and asked ths
Senator from New Hampshire if Mr. McNeir
was worthy officer why he had been removed
at alls
WhereuponsaIr. Hale rebuked the Senator
from Delaware by the following prompt replv =
" If the Senator would tell him Wbv tbs Sea-.
Of Delaware removed DIr. Comegys aud sent lin
(saulsbury) here, perhaps he would answer.D
1t is needless to say, poor Salisbury wilted.
He will not soon again come in contact with
Mr.. Hale.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12


fouSc GIRL SHOT ny soLnIER ON
Tuesday afternoon considerable excitement was
created in the vicinity Of North and Centre
streets, Baltimore, caused by the shooting Of a
young girl by volunteer of the New YorS, i 3.h
regiment. The facts of the case are these ~
The soldier whose name is John T.. Grapton.
visited the dwelling of Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. on
North street. near Centre, and became engaged
Hill After conyersing a few moments, Granton
drew bis revolver, and placing it against the
cheek of the Young girl, remarked, udlid Won
ever see anything like this y" Upon the girl
ayerting her head the pistol whs discharged,
the bullet entered the nose of the young girl and.
passing downwards, lodging in the lower
jaw, inhcling painful but not dangerous wound
Dr. Morgan was Immediately summoned, hui
deemed i imprudent at present to extract the
bullet The accused was arrested and committed
to Jail for further examination. Security for
the soldiers appearance was oifeved, but tle
magistrate declined to receive it.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

The New York Tribune says, many experienced
european military men are coming bither n
oier their services in the war for the Union
About hundred officers Of the Prussian Arnv
have received leave of absence for tbis nnrraa.
anu some have already arrived. As was to he
expected there is also a general disposition d
volunteer among the gallant followers Of Gn,i-
oaldi we believe two of these are alreadv in
washington. All over Italy, the cause of tbe
Union is felt to be the cause of Liberty and or
Constitutional Government, aud the enibnsIo,O,
for it is universal. '''''''4
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

The up and down passenger trains on The
Louisville and Nashville Railroad were seized on
The morning of the 4th al Camp Tronsdale, near
Mi'chelsyiIe, by order of Major General Auder-
son. The managers had taken all the engines
and running stock to Louisville, against which
policy Tennessee had demonstrated, and this
seizure was necessity as a measure of protec.
ton Major Gen. Anderson informed the agent
that no farther seizures would be made aud that
rains should pass uninterrupted.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
tue demand for The ora,,o,

ine great run upon our edition Of Saturday,
'or the patriotic oration Of Rev. Mr.. wiswvll,
and our failure to serve every one who desired a
copy OF the Journal containing it, has induced
US 70 put the type ia pamphlet form and run off
lew thousands more copies. Gu aud after
,'pHy we "iii be able to distribute copies
n'''' "on' our counter TO all who will call in
time Tor them. It is mastery discourse and
should be read by everybody.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
From tile Rlchncnl Wig, June 2Otb.
TuE pRESIDENTrS nnIrsr


=, The hue mansion ut the corner Of Clny and
iWeith streets, purchased for the use of Presi
4 dent Davis, is undergoing repairs, and viii h,
ready for occupancy 10 the course Of a few days
The building is pleasantly situated on the brow
| OF the hill overlooking Adams Valley onfl fror,
ITS eastern windows an extended and dyersiRlc
landscape view is afforded. The frontaeo i on
way street, which terminates ut this point 4
hlght OF marble steps lead to narrow platform
ot the same material, at the front entrance
! The doors open into circular vestihnIe or Ran
on the right of which is the main stairwa,, laai
ing to ne second story, anu further on, a small
nut well lighted apartment, which NAV he med
as an office. "'''
On the left is passage way, and stems lealins
TO the basement, aud private stairway 10 the
second story. TN either side of the hall is n
hlche containing full size feminine figure in
bronze, bearing shaded gas burner in one bnnl
Between the statues is the door leadnp to tbc
centre parlor. This room is eighteen feet wide
and twenty-three feet deep. with the fire. place
on the lett OF the entrance On either side of
the chimney breast is door opening into The
east room'-the Dimensions Of which are twenty
three feet by thirty feet.
AT the opposite end of the building is another
parlor, separated from the central room by a
partition aud folding door The paflor % feet
square, and communicates with the office men,
TONED, The Fireplace is directly opposite the
one in tho central parlor, and both are faced
with white marble mAntels, handsomely deooro.-
ted with olto reliero designs. The ceilings are
ornamented with rich cornices in Keeping with
the general architectural arrangements.
All the windows on this story, except those in
front, extend TO the floor, and those in the rear
open to portco extending the whole width Of
the building, and measuring about Is feet IN
width. The roof Of the porlieo is supported by
massive columns about thirty feet in length.
On each Of the two chamber floors are four
large size and airy apartments, with nlcoye in
some Of them On the second floor is a well ar
'ahged bath room. with all the modern conye.
nienccs On each door there are several clothes
'ooms and presses. Gas has been introduced
nto every apartment. The dining room is ia tle
vest end Of the basement. The servants 1uar.
ers arc in detached building east Of the man
ion The grounds enclosed, are tastefully laid
II, and filled with shrubbery.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

CouLp Nor TELL.--A stout red-faced man
offered to wager a ten dollar bill that Ia wo"hi anil
close his eyes and, simply by taste. name nns,
Kind Of liquor in the house. The bel was tatsG
and the process Of winning or losing commenced
Iortnwl'h, " This is genuine port" said the fat
this-ths is whiskey," and so tbrongh Iho .i
"manfest wag then poured few droDs oS
pure water into the glass, and handed Il n ,be
connoisseur. "This is--ah-ah-tbis ia 0o.,,;a,,
W-by Jupiter gentlemen, lose the net
never tasted this liquor before" '''s '~ i
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

During the reading of the Presidents Mes
sage, the House being nearly full, all was quiet
until the Clerk read the passage where Lincoln
asked for men and money, when the whole House
applauded- The Speaker made no attempt to
suppress the applause; ladies waved their baud
kerchiefs, and the crowds in the galleries we're
yociferous in their cheers.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

WAdABoND WITH VISIBLE MEANS OF Sup.
roRT.-A good anecdote is related of we'll
known vsgabond, who was brought before a
magistrate as common vagrant. Having sud-
denly harpooned good idea, he pulled from a
capacious pocket of his tattered coat a loaf Of
bread and half dried Goldfish, and holding them
up, with triumphant look and gesture, to The
magistrate, exclaimed "You don't ketch nae that
way I'm no wagrant = Amt them visible
means O. support shouldlike to know"
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12
TuRrn Por,su Rcpy n,,crna n.-s....,.

THREE Polish RcPE DANCERS, perfo, mig at
the llippodrome were recently precipitated 10
the ground, by the breaking Of a rotten rope.
The father and son were killed on the spot--the
other son had his leg broken. The widows or
the two men brought an action against the,d-
rector for damages and were allowed 96, 600
francs The director thon turaed upon Ihe rope
maker and obtained tue same amount from MIN,
Tho French laws are very stringent in regard to
all accidents Of this kind
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

General Scott has expressed the desire that
there should be no delay on the part Of the Gov.
ernors Of the loyal States in sending forward
their sharrshoolers, MS their services at this
time would be of great value, considering the
mode of warfare adopted by the enemy.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

DEFUEcr PAPERs.-some of the ablesh. md
most important papers in the Confederate stetss
are dying. The last case of mortality we have
heard Of is that of the Natchez Free Trader.
One half of the Mississippi papers are dea,t
aud the other half in a morbund condition.,
Their war upon the Union has cost them tbei,
miserable lives
The three Secession papers in the First n;s.
trict Of Kentucky perished in a single week
They were all very green, and probably they
were destroyed by the army-worm.-LouispHis
Journal.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

The conhagraticu in London, briefly tele-
eraphed by the Persia, was the most disastrous
for generations. Immense piles of warehouses,
on the Surrey side Of London bridge, filed with
all kinds of produce, were destroyed The loss
exceeded e., 100000. Some estimate the extent
from eaUOo,oOO to el,OOO,OOO, nearly all in
sured.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

The British Government is having cannon
made Of puddled steel, consolidated by being
beaten under stsam-hammer. They weigh 4
tuns, and although only g inch bore are intend.
cd for lOO.pound shot N.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

Bes@ correspondent Of the PHILADELPHIA
Inquirer says that the loss by the destruction of
property on the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
through the acts OF the seeessionists at llarpers
Ferry, will amount to two millions Of dollars.
Weekly Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-07-12

The London Times says that the sending Of
reluforeements to Canada was right and proper.
because they can only be sent there in the SUM-
mer season.