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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

SESkTE-Mr Hall offered resolution that
the Committee an Naval Affairs be instructed 60
enquire into the expediency 81 providing by lsw
that appointments IN the volunteer naval service
be submitied 70 the Senate for confirmation.
Mr Wright offered a resolution that the Mill
tary Committee be instructed to inquire into the
proprieiy OF reporting bill requiring al soldiers
hereafter discharged 10 be discharged Ni,hn the
limits Of their own States Agreed to-
Mr. Pomeroy offered joint resolution that so
much of the President Message as relates to
compensated emancipation and deportation be re
feffed 10 a select committee 81 three members Of
the Senate and five Of the House. Lid over
Mr CLARK offered the following jOHtre>olutlon:
RssOlred. By NE Sesate and House Of Represent
afioss That they cordially approve the policy Of
me President Of the United States in setting free
slaves Ia tie usurrectouary districts a. indicated
in BIZ proclamation dated september - So
and recommend him the employment of that
ant every otbeg means known To civilized war
fare 10 terminate the present rebellion and assert
the supremacy OF the President Of the United
States over it, entire territory and people. Or
dered 20 be printed.
Mr. Sherman offered resolution requesting
the President, if compatible with public interest,
TO communicate to the Senate all the correspond
ence. kilograms. letters and reports concerning
the military operations OF the army of the Poto-
mae: and all CORES p0bGence letters, kilograms
and reports relating To the surrender of Harper's
Ferry, and the testimony taken before the lnves-
tigating Committee upon such surrender Laid
over
Mr.. Ten Eyck then announced the death of
his colleague Hon } Thompson
After appropriate eulogies were pronounced,
The Senate Adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

GorTscHALK-This eminent pianist aud com
poser will visit this city and give Il concert some
evening next week OF which due notice will he
given He will give several new compositions
which have created great sensation in the musical
world. and the critics OF Boston, New \ ork
and Philadelphia wild in their praise lie will be
assisted by Mile Carlotta Patti. prima donna
of the New York Academy ot Muse Mile
Patti will sing the Nightingale composed ex
preS>ly For her 10y Muzio: Sontae's famous Echo
Song; Dlmour Polka. by Muzo; and Auer's
Laughing ) ng he concert will he under the
direction of Max Strtkosch
The Boston Herald thus speaks of Mr. Cots
ch1lkS performances:
Mr.. Gotlschalk displays positive genius both
in his PLAYING and in his compositions. His style
i peculiar himself and a. an executant he has
few II any equals in the world He seemingly
develops all the resources of The instrument, and
the he uer i astouiShei by music which he did
not believe the piano capable OF producing. His
rapid m manipulation OF the KEYS. productive of
almost impossible runs and triliS, excite the most
intense feelings of wonder and admiration. but
there also power of feeling and thought IN
his PLAYING which Tits him above the stand point
OF a mere performer. and which stamps him is a
true artist
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SINGER co = LETTER "A"FAM-
lily SEWING MACHINE, with all the recent improve
ments l. the REST aud CHEAPEST and MOST BEAUTI-
FUL Of all sewing machines. This machine will any
thing from the Of tuck in taretan to the max
ing Of overcoat-aaythng from pilot OF beaver cloth
the soe> Sagze gosSamer tissue, and Is
ready do its work perfection canfell. hem bind,
gather tuck. quilt ami has capacity for great variety
of ornamental work This Is not the only machine that
fe hem. hini and FORTH but will do better
tha. any other machine. The Letter Family Sewing
Machine may be had ia great variety Of cabinet case-
The Folding Case which i heco Ming popular.
s>ts implies. that be folded into box or
case which. when opened makes beautiful, substantial,
and spacious table for the wofs upon. The
are Of every imaginable desisa-pisn the wood grew
in its nave forest deliberately finished can
make them. l. N. SINGER CO..
No. ass Broadway, New YORK.
re5y@ Ind annapolis Office No. Odd Fellows Hall,
Washington street. apls-t8wtillfebl So
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
THE FEDERAL ARMY ADVANCING!
REBELS RETRE.fTg.B'G!
CONl:Es HsSSsONAL NEWS.
COURT OF INQUIRY
from Washington.

WASHINGTON. December 4-The following
has been received ut Headquarters. dated Abbey
Vile Miss Dec 3 directed to Maior General
Haleck
The enemy deserted MS Notifications ester
day. DESTROY ing all the stores lie could not carry
with him. The weather is bad, ami the streams
somewhat swollen, making it difficult to cross;
some Of our cavalry swan the river. howe er.
and occupied the place last night. To day pur
suit was made to Oxford and coming up with the
rear guard of the enemy. skirmshipg took place,
lasting about two h0urs and resulting in the cap.
ture of about sixty rebels. The pursuit will be
continued MORROW but the roads are too i'm
passable to Get much supplies for longer con
tinuance of il Gen. Sherman is crossing at
Wyatt
Signed L 5. GRANT,
Mlor General Commanding"
Capt John L. Eiwood formerly Quartermaster
L. ) A who has been confined for three months
in the prison the Old Capitol, committed
suicide Wednesday He was formerly elected
Colonel OF IA New York regiment. but was ar
rested on unknown charges 10y order OF the Sec
rotary of War. before lie assumed command
The court martial of Fitz John Porter was in
session to day. Gen Pope being under examina-
ton The substance of his testimony is that If
Porter ad obey ell his orders promptly, he could
have entirely defeated, if not captured, jackson :
army.
Senator wilkinson of Minnesota, to day pre-
sented an earnest but respectful protest to the
President against e pardon repreve of the
cOudemned Indians IN thlt State
After reading the protest to the President,
Mcs>r-. Window aud Aidrich being present and
heartily endorsing his project, decided to join
therein with Senator Wilson, thus endorsing the
unanimous action OF the entire Republican dele
CATION in Congress from that State
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

" oon Reports.
ALL QUIET AT FREDERICKSBuRG /!
FEDERiLS PREPARING 10 CROSS
THE RIVER.
The Rebels Expected TO Resist.


NV YoRK December 1.-The The Herald has
the ioilowing dispatch. dated Washington. De
cember q
There j. nothing Of Importance from the Army
OF the Potomac
Averill's cavalry has not vet returned from
their reconnaissance
Every thing remains perfectly quiet, and tn re
is no prospect OF an immediate movement. The
army u eel supplied with ratons and forage
The rebels have about fifty batteries, large and
small, some Of them mounting heavy guns
betring upOn the north bank OF the RappaEan-
ock.
Il i said our pontoons ia being carried to po-
stIouz where they to he uSei, Passed nearly
the whole distance along the river roads in plain
view OF the enemy; and this fact. together with
the other that the proposed movement ex
peciei hy the Times correspondent, induces the
belief that desperate fight will ensue on an at
tempt on our part To cross.
4 large amount OF fresh vegetables have been
ordered for Sumner and Franklin's old corts
scuryy having made its appearance among them
The Government IS taking steps whereby rail-
road from AQUA Creek u fredericksburg will be
provided. with rolling stock necessary, furnish
troops, &c. 10 Burnside army
The Times special says that it IS proper to
state that Burnside never possessed the confidence
OF the Government more than at present and
that since his recent visit Washington. the
confidence has resulted IN a very great increase
in his powers and his Liberation from many of the
restraints under which he previously iabofei.
All stories TO the effect that the Army OF the
Potomac will 90 into winter quarters sheer
fabrications. There will be no cessation TIL the
rebellion is beyond the power of infictiny further
mischief
Our ad,ices from Falmouth and Fredericks-
burg confirm the information lately received
II is said that Lee j. removing II large portion
of his forces southwark, and concentrating them
in such manner as to be able either to march
To the relief oi Richmond in case of an attack in
flank, to act reserve in case of an assault
on Frederick -burg
A Falmouth letter OF the 81. states there are
rumoTs, and other Indications. of an early move
ment Ii made. it will probably be mere
change OF position, though involving, perhaps, a
considerable engagement Obstacles Ia gen
eral and final advance of the army still exist
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
CONGisE~SsDNAL.

WAsHINGToN, December A.
HousE-Mr. Ashley said that during the late
canvass in Ohio number OF private and conf
Dental letters. written by him TO the Surveyor
General of Colorado. touching the atterS appl
cation and appoint ment 10 office, had been pub
ished in connection with newspaper comments.
charging him with sNindiing aud defrauding the
Government. He sought an investigation OF his
conduct. he therefore offered n resolution for
the appointment OF a select committee OF five, TO
investigate and inquire INTO the whole subject.
1t being objected by several members that no
specific charges had been made, Mr.. Ashley with
drew his resolution. with vieS OF modifying il
as TO meet the objections rs to Its plrase0'ogy.
\ resolution then adopted instructing the
Committee on Military AifdIrs to examine and
report rs t. the better care OF sick and wounded
soldiers.
Mr. Hutchins offered IA resolution instructing
the Committee on Military Affairs to inquire and
report Ia the propriety OF dispensing with the
West Point Military Academy, and instead there
OF aiding the endown OF military schools in
the several States.
The resolution was rejected by 80 to 1S
Mr. Adrich--A bill to reduce the rates of Con
gre>>ional mileage Referred to the Committee
on Mileage
Mr. Brown. OF Virginia. offered resolution.
which was tabled, instructing the Committee on
Military Affairs TO inquire into the expectancy of
making an appropriation u ard the Baltimore ana
Ohio Railroad Company in repairing the road and
rebuilding TIE bridges recently destroyed 10y the
Southern troops.
Mr. Stevens submitted following resolutions:
Resolred. That this Union must be aud remain
one AMI ndivisIble forever.
Rssolued. That ii any person in the employ
ment OF the United States, either in the iesisla-
tive or executive branch. should propose 10 make
peace, should accept or advise the acceptance
of any such proposition, on any other basis than
the integrity and entire unity OF the United States
and their Territories. they existed at the time
of the rebellion he will be guilty 1T high crime.
Resolved That the Governm,nt can never ac-
cent The mediation nor permit the inter entou of
any foreign nation IN thls rebellion ia our domes-
tic affairs
Resoirsd. That no two Governments can ever
he permitted To exist within the territory now be
longing to the United States. AMI which acknowl-
edged their jurisdiction at the time OF the insur
recticu.
Nj Ashley then introduced preamble reat-
ing 10 tie changes against him, providing for a
Committee at lnve>tig alton. &c as above stated.
The Senate resolutions announcing the death
of Senator Thompson. were received.
Me>srS. Nixon and Steele. OF New Jersey and
Peunsy lvania severally delivered euloges.
The usual resolutions of respect offered
aud adopted.
Tie House then adjourned ull to-morrOw.
when the report OF the Secretary of the Treasury
will be sent In.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
CATION.

The MARKETS fa of limitations, represented 20 be the
same a. BROW : BRONCHIALTROCHES.'' which are
In productive sfVe injury. Many dealers
wllrecommend Inferior preparations and lower prscd
articles ao- us more profit themselves Ash for and
OBTAIN only BROWNS BRONCHIAL rRocHEs.'
which ny long experiences thei value having
the sanction Of ply cian generally and testi
nionials from eminent men throughout the country
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES. when allowed to
dissolve slowly the mouth. have direct nnaenee L"
theaGected pats the sedatts and soothing the
lining ofthe wndpiPe into the BronehiiAaysfa'
monAry aud gives relief In Coughs, Cods and
he VARIOUS which pub speakers and
ng.rsare liable febll-diy'62
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

The total receipts from Kentucky up tn this
date are within 5000 head of the whole number
received from that State last season, which Was
up L. the usual average receipts from that State
The market for the hog product has not changed
much Oh mess pork itas been in fair spccu
lative demand at so % tor first class city brands
Country brands sold ut $40 to $40 81, according
to quality, bus mt the rate Tor city, the demand
exceeded the Offering. No new mess Offering
nor do know of any demand for it. Probably
not $50 barrels have been packed in this city
50 tar The pre-. ent season.
Lard has iuctuateI slightly, but the demand
has been good, and in part speculative, owing to
the falling off the yield and the market closed
firm at 80 c at which rate 300 tierces sold yes
terday There were sales ot keg at &c.
Green meats sold TO "A fair extent at 31s al &c
for shoulders. ; and 5, SC for rib and clear sides
aud 514 to ) sc. for heavy and light hams The
demand tor Il ght ha~ been active. but for shout
ders but moderate. Nothing doing in old bulk
meats, though there is l1rge stock still on hand,
chiefly sides Heavy sales of bacon were made
to the Government. The quotations We give IN
another PLACE.
Head and gut lard may be quoted at Sc, but
the demand is not active
Grease ranges from 81. to 7l4c. for brown and
white.
Flour declined to s. 90 COR superfne, and was
dull at this rate on Monds v. but under the news
from New York Yesterday part of this decline
was recovered, and the market closed bnoyant at
So 1905 ID for superfne
Wheat has been in fair demand and closes firm.
hough prices had been higher Corn steady at
450 46c large army demand for oats, and
some 81. 00j bushels sold at &c in bags In bulk
they are worth 47(d soc Whisky advanced to
35c and is in active demand Cloverseed Is worth
S6d6 %, an advance Not much arriving
Leather has again advanced largely and is in
active demand, with an unsettled and buOyant
market. Since the commencement OF the war
sole has advanced he Ter pound, and most other
kinds in proportion Cheese advanced to lO12c
Butter firm and in fair demand.
The grocery marke, has been greatly depress
ed. AID sugar lse, coffee L., and mollas-es DC
lower bu, AT the close the adVau la gold had
s;iiiened The New York market, and the aspect
OF the market was frner The speculative de-
mand for petroleum has ceased. but refined is
held firmly at 75c, though small sales are making
at 1001l2c The large amount of freight going
east continues To crowd the various railways he
yond the capacity, and a. great Inconvenience as
ever is experienced in M king shipments The
rise in the river gave some relief, but the water
has become low again. so that only small boats
can reach Pttsburg.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
PrOIn New York.

INV YORK. December Al = meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce to DAY letter was read
from Secretary W eles.
An additional force will be dispatched in search
OF the Alabama az soon practicable
There is no authority Tor granting commissions
to private vessels to search tor the Alabama or
other pirstical vessels pIvateers.
The Climber adopted resolution TO ask the
Government send several vessels TO cruise
on the eastern shore Of Americt
dispatch To the Post from Washington SAYS
that Secretary Chase's report goes North by
every mail to day His estimate of the public
debt is that il will excel one thousand and fifty
millions Oh the lst OF July next.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
Sob Printing.

We are now ready 70 do all kinds Of plain and
fancy job Printing. IN the best s'yle on short no
tiee, and as cheap as gpy ofher office We have
competent hands. good presses, fine assortment
Of paper and cards, AMI We can do good and cheap
work All kinds of books, briefs. catalogues
&c. printed in the best style and on short notice
We ask the patronage of Democrats. and all 9th
ers that want printing done IT,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
COMM ERCiAI.
From the Cincinnati Price Current, Dec. }
financial and Com re ial >u IN ma ~
for the Past week.


for the Past week.
The opening OF Congress and the Presidents
Message. were the leading events Of tie week.
aud exerted a disturbing influence on the quiet
which has 20 long prevailed "a financial matters
The Recommendation OF the President, of Ma
tiOnal currency based upon the deposit Of Gov
eminent stocks. produced great sensation among
bankers - Tie Esst. and caused an advance OF
o. per cent ia god aud silver. ant OF 4 per
cent ID demand notes Stocks also advanced
materially. and things we're generally excited anc
unsettled in New York Yesterday.
The demand Tor money has been good. but the
market : easy tor good paper Il "a 10 PER cent.
the latter the prevailing rate. Exchange has
been steady all the week at the last quotations,
the demand ami the supply being about equal
There has teen an active demand for Ken
tucky and Tennessee bank paper from those who
are buying cotton, and 2Is as per cent. premi
um has been paid tor all to be had The military
commanders 10 not permit them 10 use gold IN
purchasing cotton. and this currency Is the next
best thing To be used. Il i taken freely 10y the
Tennessee and North Mississippi planters.
The quotations tor CON, demand notes and ex
change last evening we're rs follows:
BUYING SIZZLING
New York;. 4@1s dis par
Gold .......... 2s@29 prem. 3l@32 prem.
Silver ........... .2OG23 prem. 70 prem
Demand Notes. :. .22Cd23 prem.
The weather mas been cool, with slight tfosis
and some rain, and the whole quite favorable
for pork packing.
Hogs have arrived freely and met. on the
whole with "a demand about equal 20 the re
ceipis until Monday and Yesterday. when a &c
cline OF fully 20@25c was established The
Houses packing f1reign account have bought
freely, ana with little or no intermssion, and
boxel meats for the English markets are being
shipped largely, but the aggregate shipments are
slightly behind those OF last year at THIS date
The average isht OF the hogs which have been
brought in the past week i better than 1t has been
previously and Is "A iull one, though not as great
a il VS. last year; bu, il must tie remembered
that hogs last year were unusually large and fat,
and the weight fax above the usual average
There are continued complaints regarding the
WELD of lard anu in many eases It Is stated that 1t
will fall oft ONE third compared with last year,
bu, the hogs now arriving are yielding more lard
than those which were first brought IN.
Yesterday the market opened heavy again ana
prices further declined Zoe, and dull and heavy
feeling IL Was known that prices have declined
in New York and this with the large receipts.
depress ed the market, and it closed Hat at S49
49, The sales were:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
NJ ttLf'i.Afh.
Cincinnati MARKET.

CINCINNATI. December j.
Flour unchanged; Zoe difference between buy
ers and sellers: superfne is held at 50 2O@
, %
Wheat unchanged and firm at 81 05@l IL for
prime red and white.
Corn IiCd i5c.
Oats Haste.
Whiskey 35c, and in good demand
Hogs active for heavy AZ 81 40d4 80. but
light dull AT s4d4 90.
No sales OF mess pork.
Lard in active demand and prices n a14c
higher, closing with few sellers at "a Country
sold at sls@e5s. delivered at points in the in
terror. aud city gut at : Sc
There j. good demand for bulk shoulders at
Sc. but they are held at 31s@3la light hams
ST. and in good demand.
Groceries unchanged and dull.
Gold 81 81; silver and demand notes 81 25
Exchange par.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
- Go see the zouave drin tonight.
iovls-d&~lm'

FrRxrsHfSc Goops merchant tailoring
establishment OF W. +. kupp. No l05 East
Washington street. opposite the Court house. i
supplied with splendid stock OF gents furnish
ing goods al very superior quality. And the way
Mr. Rupp cuts and makes up his goods cannot
fail To please gentlemen of taste With the best
cutters and workmen. aud a stock of goods neser
excelied. the Inducements offered at Rupp's to
those Who desire 10 repleni>h their wardrooes.
are very great. We advise our friends 10 call aud
examine these goods. notice the styles and prices.
and they will not leave without ordering suit.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
INV YoRK. December 1


Flour-The advance in gold to day has a
favorable effect on the flour market and with
an increased business prices show advance OF
fully Zoe; sales al $500 % for extra State, the
latter for choice: SO l5a6 81 for common "a
mixed extra Western So o1@6 30 tor common
10 good shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio,
market closing firm.
Whisky quite firm. with sales ut 39c
The sudden advance in gold has 4 very favora-
bic effect on the wheat market. and with n brisk
demand prices are 263c heiter: sales of Chicago
spring at 81 29@l ~; Milwaukee club 81 2i0
! "a. winter red Western 81 I0dl 40.
Corn fully lc better. with a fair demand for
export aud home use; there i also pretty good
speculative inquiry; sale az 74ls 615c Tor ship
pine mixel Western 900 69c Tor Uusound and -,
for choice white Western
Sugar isc better. with moderate demand;
Ne~ Orleans los @l0Iec; Museovado 9lsc for
refined
MolssseS dull
Coffee quiet and firm; Java 35c.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
from caro-.

CAIRO Dec. 1.-The Memphis papers say
Gen. Holmes crossed from Arkansas to MiSSs-
sippi at Nicksburg last week with force eStima-
ted at A. 900
Guerrillas were still very troublesome in the
vicinity of Memphis. burning cotton and pressing
men into the Confederate service They have
also picked up number OF stragglers from our
army
The expedition which left Helena last week is
said to hive numbered ~ 900 men ana landed
twelve miles below, to move overland toward
Grenada
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, December 3--We learn
from those who have had an opportunity OF see
ing for themselves that Petersburg and the route
between there and Richmond are being helvi :
fortified by digging riile-pits and throwing M
strong earhworks Large forces are at work
upon them day and night.
We also learn that the channel through the
stone blockade at Charleston is temporarily ob
structed by railroad iron, so that the rebels can
easily remove it for their own use
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

- The Indianapolis correspondent Of the
Ch.easo Times. alluding 10 the corsap'ions which
nave ehsraeterized the management OF our ma
uicip1l a ifs remark.
" Next SpFiug. 1i'h ROderick Bel,ee. Esq..
cancidaie tor Mayor, the Augean stable will be
cleaue1
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

-. WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
NOUNCE ". r. PDeEoS, Of Knox county. a iidate
for rrd Of the Board 90 Commissioners Of the sink
Ing Funi subject to the decision Of the legislative Caucus
Of the Dauocr,tc members Of the Legislature.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-05

PApKR BAGs.-Groeers. druggists and bakers
will find paper bags very convenient and useful.
For utility and cheepneSs they Tar sarpass the
common wrapping paper. Bowen. Stewart X Co.
are agents Tor the manufacturers. aud they have
on hand q large assortment OF the different sizes,
holding from Ia ~ pounds