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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

PRoDUcrs OF foUTHERN INDIANA.-Tbe hills
along the Ohio river produce the finest grapes,
and indeed the crop is a paying one all through
the southern and central counties. Iu Vsnder-
burg county one vineyard of FIVE acres yielded to
the owner $1,000 this year. The product of the
sorghum will soon be one of most valuable
exports Intelligent farmers in Southern Indiana
say that in a few wears they will ship sugar down
the river in as large quantities row ascend the
Ohio -TNew Albany Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
szg- The Memphis Bulletin SAYS j. X. Davi

sB- The Memphis Bulletin says j. X. Davi-
son. formerly of Indiana. late publisher of the
Abolition Union Appeal in Memphis, has pub
lished cock and bull story IN the Missssppian,
trying to make it appear that LincoIns procla
nation drove him South. The truth is, he was
ordered to his regiment, and refused to go lesthe
might be shot as a deserter. After laying around
Memphis, be finally concluded to 60 South to
save his worthless life
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

gB-Our national troubles will soon be-ended.
The Chaplain of Congress has explained the
whole subject to the Lord and told him what to
do. or course II will now be done.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

- Forney and the other parasites crack the
party whip loudly. They say that every officer
OF the Government who does not sustain all the
acts OF the Administration, embracing the pc
euliar principles Of the Republican party. will be
required to walk the plank
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

~ The Democracy Of Ohio will holda State
Convention on the llth of June next. to nomi
nate candidates for Governor and other State
officers, to be elected the ensuing fall.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

PREcocrous-A girl in Livingston county. N
Y, who will not be eleven years old until next
month, recently gave birth to q child.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

eH- DR.. N. SHERMAN. Of Plymouth, has been
appointed a Pension Surgeon.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

tH- II is calculated that at least 100000 hogs
will be cut up in Chicago this season.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

Making the aggregate receipts
for the fiscal wear 1864, to lie
deducted from the aggregate
of expenditures. .......
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

Making the aggregate of fexpendi-
lures to the lst of July, 1864,
tor which appropriations are
made or asked. .............l /
From which will remain undrawn
the probable amount of appro-
priatiOus which will remain
undrawn on the lst of July,
1864. Observation-Disclosures.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
Making the true amount of prob.

able expenditures during the
fiscal year. 1864. ....... s.
The estimltes of receipts are as
From customs. $40. .0O0, 900
From internal duties $50 900 900
From lands. ........ 25,0O0
From miscellaneous
sources. ......... 5000. 600
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

To which sum should be added
the expenditures for which ap-
proDriatiOns made are esti-
mated as remaining undrawn
on the lst of July, 1868. .....
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

And leaving the amount Of ex-
penditures of the fiscal year
1864 to be provided for.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15
200.OOO,0OO 90

Making aggregate of. SS99 500. .70l %
We are happy to notice that the Secretary
recommends return to the constitutional cur
reney speedily possible On this point he
sagacously remarks:
The Secretary recommends, therefore, no more
paper money schemes; but, on the contrary, a
series of measures looking to a safe and gradual
return to gold and silver as the only permanent
basis. sta dard and measure of articles recognized
by the COnstitutOn-between which and an IRE
deenable paper currency, as he believes, the
choice is now to be made.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

The whole amount to be pro-
vided by Congress, beyond re-
sources available under exist
ing laws. may. therefore. upon
the suppOsition of the continu-
.ce of the war. be stated as
IVliOws:
For the fiscal year 1863. .......
For the fiscal year 1864. .......
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-15

For the civil list. including for
eign intercourse and miscelIa-
neOus expenses, other than on
account OF the public debt. =.
For the Interior Department, In
dians and pensiOus........
For the War Department. .....
For the Navy Department. ....
For interest on public debt.
For principal of public debt. -.
, 1862-02-28

"tics. You all know That was fuN-blood- |
"c1 Douglas Democrat, dyed in the wool; |
+" and when Douglas was defeated for the
Presidency, thought our Government
sshad been sunk out Of sight, beyond the
hope Of resurrection. But when, after
% The bo1nbardment of Fort Sumter, the
president called for seventy five thousand
"volunteers to fight for national existence
F" and for the old flag, said to myself, on
reading the proclamation, t0ld Abe,
"you are the man after all; am
"glad you are President From hence
forth I am supporter Of your admins
"tratiop, and I shall volunteer forthwith:
"After that, you know, VIC were ordered to
Missouri, and you know what have been
Tour experiences since. But in the very
first fight which VIC had, when saw
"Capt. NJ shot out Of his saddle, and
when saw three Of our brave priyates
"shot dead in their tracks, by the nlinions
"of slavery, 1raised myself in my stirrups
"and said, Godbang my helper, from this day
afoyth, I am an -46oAtionist." This man
voted for General Richardson at the last
Congressional election. So also did fully
one half Of the regiment to which be be-
longs; and yet the closing sentiment ofthis
brief speech hut echoed the feeling Of all
those over whom he held command.
When this same regiment was ordered
to Cairo to become . part Of the " fou1
thousand from General Richardson's dis.
trict, at Donelson-o Of the most uncom:
promising Democrats in it, was instrument
tai in inducing sixteen " contrabands's tt
leave the State the night before the regi
ment marched. He, too, had voted :fo1
General Richardson at the last election
In short, General Richardson not having
been with tie :. four thousand" for serera
months, has no conception Of their Pro
grcss towards the only rational method 0
treating the rebellion. May We not hope
that when he once more finds himsel
among them, 8 shower Of the experience!
which have made them what they now art
Crusaders Of FEecdom-llis moral per
ceptions will be greatly quickenea, hi
growtl, in patriotism and justice hastened
until he is as willing and as anxious to de
stroy the only cause Of treason in til
country as he now is to hang traitorss9
, 1862-02-28

-. George Hawkiaa, conductor on the
Great Wcstcza Ra;lsny Of Canada, WAS taken
with IN apoplectic ct while walking across The
suspenEian Bridge, few dsya aimee, aud died
.immedlately On being ca.ziod to the depot on
the Canada side.
, 1862-02-28

~ Tic county judge at Rochester, n T.,
has. decided .that racing st agricultural fairs
is un'awful-or 1t le6st that It Is unlawful TO
pay premluus for the same out OF the soeiety's
uoCey,
, 1862-02-28

B The Thirteenth Maine regiment, Col
Neal Dow, has gone TO 8hip Island, 4-issis-
sipp;, tn~ half tmbarking as Boston sad the
other ha,f at New York.
, 1862-02-28

reduction in the cost Of transportation to be
effected by the Increased capacity Of tue work;
but after allowing for this, the work Will not
only be rsmuneratiye, but Will produce sur
plus Of revenue after paying the tntere t On
its cost, ordinary repairs and attendance, to be /
applied to the gradual reimbursement Of the
principal. The following statement, showing
The estimated revenues Is compared with the
expenditures during the five years allowed for
its completion, u believed to be far within
what may be expected If the commerce Of the |
country ehonld be in prosperous condition
during that time. -:
Statement Of the estimated Receipts and Ezpendt-
tazes for interest on amounts expended for or;
dinary repairg and the collection OF tolls, the
canal during five years Of its construction:
FEST YEAR.
Payments. Receipts.
Estimated amount oftoI1a same
Interest &c st on ii iom,ooo expcndcd '''0'
one sea1, At 6pcr cent t...--.-.. $6onoo
Collection Of tplla and 0Gd1uary
repa1rs.- rs.-----.---..-..------.- 43,N0
SECOND YEAR
Eatimated amount Of to1ls...-. $4,000
1ntereet en- s., CO.., 600, one year, .,o.o
Estimated i nsa lc cost Of ordinary a,:; re- 0s
pairs and collection Of tolls. 5000
TH1ED YEAR.
Estimated amount Of tolls On
canal, and river Improvement
Interest on $4 o0o, Co., one year,
at per cent 2lo;N4
Estimated cost Of ordinary re-
pairs aid collection of tolls
double last ycaF. $1,000
PoEETH YEAR.
Estimated amount Of tolls. 10000
Interest Oh q, ,tG0 600, one year,
at per cent. 421M
Estimated cost Of repairs and
collection Of tolls. 100000
FIFTH EEAE.
| Estimated smount OF toQs.... 10000
| Interest on s., s0O, GEO, o1eyear,
] at per rcent..-......-.-.---- 54,U 600
| Cost Of repairs and collection
| Of tolls 1a5,oo0
| Total al...S 81 s09,oo0 1s5S, ,O1
5000
, 1862-02-28
hlr. I. E Blair, Jr., from the Committee en-
Military Affairs, reported the following bill:

Military AfIalrs, reported the following bill:
BILL
To construct ship cancl for The passage Of
.17ncd ard naval sssee.5 from the >Aise!ssippi
River to Lake Michigan. and for other purposes.
Ee ife.ected BY Tie Se;:o:c AID HoAss o Rsgre:es-
{ciSes at tar Urfted S.c:es Of America in co1;-ss
asetyrl1td That 60 ICON es the State OF Illinois
thasl by conveyance. satisfactory to and approved
By the Attorney General Of the United Ssates
transfer 10 ard vest in the UEited States cIeac
and upiccEutcred title 70 the bed Of the Ininoia
AID E.ichigs. canal eEd The Land oTcr which the
enme Earsee, Including Its banks, margins. tow
paths feeders, tight fway lock dams water power
strrctu1ee and all the sle and inter
est pfthe eaidSate Illinois Of il and to said
with tic hereditsmtnts and dnppurtenances tEcrea4s
obe!onEing OF in any ~iso apneriaintag taas w, w
nGinoia and Michigan Canal. together Wit: a9ill:
fnl sntexpe11eEeea esEiaeef u ths sop9ssapaica3.
by The Scc1eta-y OF Ws:, and Citizen Of Illinois:
. be desisna!ed b. ths R:esidsat q r. usltsa f.
Secretary OF War, 70 enlarge Tho Illinois and Mich
lgen Canal. acdto Improve the aaEisa:ioa Of the
, 1862-02-28

Several Of The rebel officers are at Cairo
On parole. Russell, Of the Tennessee Rolling
Mills, was released yesterday Msjor Garyin,
wto fought desperately in the trenches at
Doncleon, is also here On parole.
One hundred and City Of the Illinois wound
| ed left last night for their respective homes.
THE GALLANT F0RTY-FIFTH
| In such battle as that Of Fort DonelEon,
different observers have an opportunity to see
different eycnts. It was my fortune to be in 4
| position to witness, as non-combatant, the
| attack of The entertainments Of the enemy on
the 18Th inst, from favorable point, in the
intervals Of doing up wounds.
1 to five thousand troops from Tennessee and
Mississippi, some Of the hardest fighters in
the rebel army, at IN elevation, say, one
hundred md fifty feet above the rayiuc
below, and was surrounded by fallen tim
hrs and deep ditch eight feet wide. The
49sh advanced in line Of battle through the
bushes and light timber, to the open ground
s1oping steep down from the entFenchment
apd for more than an honr, were exposed to .
most destructive fire from an enemy that was
much cut up, tho cne-ha1f Of = company being
missing at count Immediately after they r.
tired.
In thia state of things the 45th Illinois, th,
| eHEuth40N A<SttA 1a1HEtH, AC1N N3IE1tO ~ A0
!. varcc TO the support Of the 18th. They dit
so, through an open field and bFicrs, till the,
advanced within t;fey feet Of the enemy Lines
snd there, for more than an hour, they *cu
within reach of the enemy's guns, the,
| relieving the 49th, and by tho judic;ous use 0
their Etficld Rifles and their own good stat
Of discipline, kept their position. The cue
!. my suffered much moro than the 18Th On
6 Of them, after being captured, who was pres
:, cnt, said that tne yolicy from the rifles kiliet
. twtnty of their number. After this thoy re
q tired. on an order received. as though on dscs
q pn,adc, with onl7 two killed and seven wound
= tG--tEe enemy not firing shot at them, fo
they could not raise their heads high enong
to fakc aim without tho rifles being Eurcl
: fathl. =.
;, II mny be asked why only ono regiment {
Major Gcncra1 Mcc.ernand's ttisi-ion was SCI
s to attack 70 u2sr5 men, so situated, and wh
:, e.rly one regiment as sent to protect them
=. TIC same question is asked ut I'LL hands her
= AID no-ene in the army has answered tt
QUESTION. W.
, 1862-02-28

Lasalle TO Mississippi river. 90 miles:
Tic estimated cost Of : tree and crib
dams, 800 feet long. cribs to be flied
with stone ard stone abutments : al
so, for Z stone locks. each $50 feet
1oHg aud ~ feet wide. with entrances
properly protected insu1ing depth
Of water on Ill bars to pass the laEG-
est class steamboats, and vessels
drawing 6 fest,
Add for bridges, right Of Way, engln-
ceriDr, &C.. Observation-Disclosures
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-20
The Alleged saalfsa.ancs Of DR.. Moran.

FRsDKRIcK, Nd, Saturday, Oct. u, 1852.
An investigation was to-day commenced at the
Office Of Judge Mahoney, the Enrolment Commits
sloner for this county. into tue alleged nafessanco
of DR.. John j. Moran, tie examining surgeon for
the draft. This examination is not 10 establish tie
guilt or innocence of DR.. Moran, but to decide
whether the enrolment hss been vitated by his
action in tho premises. William b. Hill, Secretary
Of State Of Mary land, has been appointed by Gov.
Bradford special Commissioner 10 make the ex-
animation, and presdes. The State lie represented
by Col. w. +. Maulsby as counsel, and w. Is. Mol
son AZ acting counsel for Dr. Moran. Six Witnesses
were examined today-John Sbuf OF Catoctn Dis
trcf, John Mcpherson Of WiIIiams, james Storm Of
Frederick County. John L. Wilhide, near Woods-
borough, and Irvings Parson Of tits city, This ast
witness il in the employ Of DR.. Moran. There are
quite number Of other witnesses yet 10 be ex-
amned
The evidence to-day was unfavorablo TO DIR. Mo.
ran, but lie aud biz friends contend that his entire
Innocence in this matter can lie established. The
examination will DO continued On Monday afternoon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-20
Of the 10th Wisconsin Volunteers frem the service

Of the 10th Wisconsin Volunteers frem the service
for subssting his regiment at extravagant prices 10
revoked by order Of the President 1t appearing that
he acted under orders from the Adjutant General Of
that State. The Secretary Of War, in letter to
him, says the explanations entirely satisfactory
to the Department, and adds I" they exonerate you
from any intentional breach of the army regulations,
while the testimonials Of your character efficient
and patriotic officer highly gratifying. 1t gives
me pleasure, therefore, to reinstate you In your
command, with assurance Of my personal and Official
confidence and respect"
DISMISSED THE SERVICE.
Capt. Joseph Henriques, 4th New York Volunteers,
has been dismissed the service for absentng himself
from his regiment without leave since the COM
mepcement Of the battle Of Aptietam.
DETAILED FOR SPECIFIC DUTY.
Capts. Malley Cd United States Artillery, and
F. A. Davies, llth United States Infantry, are do
tailed for duty at the Military Academy, the former
Instructor of Artillery. and the latter as Assistant
Professor Of French. Commander VIM. Reynolds
has been ordered to the command Of the storeship
Vermont at Port Royal Acting Volunteer Lieut..
VIM. Ii. Wet has been detached from the same
vessel, and ordered TO return North.
I NAVAL ORDER. u..-
Assistant Paymaster Jesse p Woodbury. has been
ordered TO the iron-clad steamer Passaic. ea
s.'t MEDICAL APPOINTMENT.
. DIR. VIM. Gale of Brooklyn, New-York, has been
appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon, ard ordered TO
the Monticello.
GEN. DoUBLEDAY's STAFF.
Gen. Doubleday, commanding First Division
lockers corps has named the following gentlemen
as members of bic Staff:
Capt. Y. r. Hasied, Asst. Adj General. ..EI
Csp, Gee $ Mo sSye.. so9%is.s,y Of sab'i'snos
Lieut.. y; Martin, Aiede Camp
Lieut.. VIM. Ii. wiIco1 TopoGrsphicL Officer and Acting
Mi-deC Camp.
Col, Geo II; Biddle. Acting Inspector General.
Capt 6. }. Reynolds Acting CHEF Of Artillery.
Lieut. l.. A. Bartlett, Acting Aid.
Lieut.. A ;. Sne1ikcr, Acting Ordnance OfceL ID. .
GEN. sCOTrS LETTER.
The copy Of a letter written by Gen Scott TO the
Secretary Of State on the day before the Inauguration
in 1861, published by John Van Buren, II authentic.
must have been derived from somc source other Than
the State Department, since neitLer the President
the Secretary Of State has any knowledge Of the
manner in which any conn unication to either Of
them from Gen. Scott could have got into the hands
of Mr.. Van Buren,.
ea DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE MONEY.
Prize money amounting 70 nearly 100000 has
been ordered be distributed in the following cases
Letters in relation to the matter should be addressed
to tie Fourth Auditor Of the Treasury. Final
DEGREES Of condemnation have been paved In large
number Of other cases. ard the courts are now
engaged IN a6using the costs. The net rroceeds
" III shortly be ready for distribution f
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-20
Rebels Abandoning the Kanawha Valley
Coujccsurcs sn TO Their Object.
nee Of Tho Cincinnati Commercial.

Correspondence OF Tho Cincinnati ComnyciaL r ... Eel.
PoISr PLgss,Sr, vs., Oct. H. is61.
A gentleman Just from CasTlesiown, arrived here
last evening" brings tie latest trustworthy nformae
ton OF the operations OF the Retes at that place and
its surroundings. He is man with whom am per.
fectly acquainted and whoee loyalty and
ness are beyond question His opportunities for oh.
tanning information were rs good as any loyal mans
could be, he being resident OF tue place up TO TIE
time of leaving it, few days ago. There were no
Rebel troops IN Chariestown ct the time be ieft ex.
cept jenkins 8 Cavalry, who were proving through
the country, hunting down Union men, stealing
horses, 80. The body of their army bal lett
some days before. They had taken several
davs' rations with them, together with theis
sick and wounded and all their effects and had hur.
redly re,reated up tue valley toward Gsuley, lcav'
ing The impression that they were going into the
Valley of Virginia TO reinforce Gen. Lee ct Winches.
ter Prominent Rebel citizens who had taken an
active part with them were also leaving IN the same
direction. Whether they were retreating from he
valley after collecting all the available hcrses and
property, or whether, relying upon the uniform
slowncss Of Union operatiOns-except in ntreat-
they were going to aid in some important operation
of Lee expe,ting 10 get back in time to meet any
advance up the ksnawha, or whether they had be-
come alarmed for their safety IN the rear, are con:
lectures of the truth Of which our informant could
not positively inform us.
It lis possible that Lee, finding himself screly in
need of troops, may have called L0ring TO his assst.
ance, supposng Jenkins forces sufficient to hold tie
valley for the present; and yet It Is hardly probable
that the holding Of such aa important situation a.
the Kanawaba S.lines would DO committed 10 20
email force, aud we cannot believe that they in.
tend TO abandon it entirely. The most reasonable
conjecture is that certain indications ia other quar-
tiers have had an influence in inducing their retro
grade movement 1t Ia not lawful to specify Q, pre-
sent but trust the quiet Of camp life in this de-
partmsnt will ere long give place to scenes Of seti
witty and thrilling interest.
Desertiou was common in the Rebel army. II 10
our info-mants opinion that at least 500 Rebel
troops were left behind as deserters, some Of whom
he WAS personally acquainted with. Gen. Cox and
staff arrived here from Gallipolis this evening.
There has been considerable activity among regi-
ments here to day, and more expected immediately.
The General has fair opportunity Of increasing hn
military fame, aud his friends believe he Will syau
himself of it speedily. We hope most sincerely 'las
generate into "Western Willows"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-20
IMPORTANT BEBEL MOVEMENTS
IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.

OF that part Of the State by NJ
tho Rebel Infantry and ArtiLscry-xs II d.
1 supposed they hove gone 70 Rc-snfsres
Bragg. ~
.i 80 GAInfpoLis Ohio. Saturday Oct ls, Is69.
The Rev. Mr.. Woodruff, Chaplain Of the Ath Vif.
GINA Volunteer recently prisoner, released by the
Rebels few days since, reaebed Point Pleasant to-
day, having walked al the way from Charles,own
on t.s ksnswha. 80 90
He reports that all the Rebel infantry and artillery
have left Western Virginia, after having secuss4
large Quantities Of salt from tie wells in the valley
II is sopectured that they have gone to East Ten
nessee, to rc-euforce Gen. Bragg. -. 3s.s 4. 80
There are no Rebels now in the valley, except
Col. Jenknss guerrillas.
This intelligence j, perfectly trustworthy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-10-20


Capt. Sperry, commanding at Birds Point, has
lust returned from a scouting expedition. lie re-
ports that the Rebels in Mississippi County Missouri,
are very active and that the seceeh in the surround
ing neighborhocds are focking into the Rebel camp
at Little River Ferry, 20 miles from New Madrid,
in large numbers The Rebel force In that vicinity
is from 1000 to 1900. Squads Of Rebel horsemen
are securing the country stealing horses and plum
dering private citizens.