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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
AFFAIRS ON THE BORDER
Missouri Guerrillas Com.
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WASHINGTON, August IA special to the Tri-
bune says:
Richard Busted, of New York, is appointed
Brigader General of volunteers, to report TO Gov
Morgan.
The arrival of Cassius NJ. Clay is hourly ex-
pected BY the Government. His friends claim
that he and Gen. Fremont are TO have full milf
tary control OF the territory west of the Missis
sppi.
special to the World says:
A civilian. captured at Front Royal some time
since, and formerly employed in the House OF
Representatives here, reached Washington to-day
via Fredericksburg, having lett Richmond on
Friday last, where he has been parole for one
or two weeks. He is not able To communicate
much because of his parole, but declares Rich
mond has not been evacuated, and that there
were no signs of pestilence there, though a vast
amount of sickness. The rebel army lies east of
the city, and he is confident, from what he learn
ed, that its effectiveness has been greatly exag-
gerated.
BY direction of the President Lieu Alonzo
Miller, 6lst Ohio, and 81 Lieut. W c. Hutchins
18th Wisconsin, are dismissed from the service of
the United States.
Among the wounded at Malvern Hill is Col.
Gamble, 9Th Illinois
special to the Times says:
Cassius NJ. Clay is talked of as likely TO be
sent 10 CINCINNATI 10 assume command OF the
new Department of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky v.
Prominent kentnckans here have received as
surances that troops shall be crowded into Ken
lucky "a fast raised in Ohio and Indiana. They
ask, also, that the property OF rebes shall be
seized at once and all refusing TO take the oath OF
allegiance shall be driven South.
The following order authorizing the arrest of
persons discounging enistments has been issued
to-day:
Ordered, First, That all United States Mar
shals and Superntendents or Chiefs of Police of
any town, city, district, be and they hereby
authorized and directed TO arrest aud imprson any
person or persons who may be engaged by act, or
speech. or writing, in discouraging volunteer en-
llstments, or in any way giving aid and comfort
to the enemy or in any other dsloyal practice,
against the United States.
Second, That immediate report be made to Ma.
jor l.. G. Turner, Judge Advocate, in order that
such persons may be tried before a military com
mission.
Third, The expenses of such arrest and impris-
onment will be certified to the Chief Clerk OF the
War Department for settlement and payment.
EDWIN III. STANTON, Secretary of War
WASHINGTON, August S-From intelligence
received at the War Department. it is asccrtained
that $4,000 Western troops, OF the new levy, will
be read, To 60 into the field this week. This re
ports deli hts the President as much as it will
loyal people. who are anxiousy waiting his eff
forts 10 hurry up the end of the rebellion.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

INV York. Aug. :.
Fiour--Market opened firm but only limited
demand for export and home trade. closing dnlI
and drooping sales at 81 95Cd5 10 for superfine
State: S. 25C15 40 for extra State: s. 95td5 10
for superfine Western: 50 30@5 45 for common
to medium extra Western; s. 50@5 go for com
mon to good shipping brands extra round hoop
Ohio: and So 75(d6 % for trade brands.
Whisky hrm at 30ls @3lc.
Wbeat-Market opened n shade frmer but
with only moderate export and home trade de
mand: closing slack, with holders a little more
disposed TO realize; sales OF Chicago spring nj
81 l2L@l 20; Milwaukee club 81 lg6l "a:
amber Iowa 81 25@l 261s; winter red estern
81 30Cal "a: very choice amber Michigan 81 IS:
new whito Michigan 81 55@l 90
Corn opened firm. and closed dull and droop-
ing: sales at 57@5cc for old mixed Western;
54@ soc for Eastern.
Oats quiet: sales at 45@5o1sc
Pork steady AMI firm; sales at Sll % for mess;
50 5000 for prime; and Sll@ll % for prime
mess.
Beef quiet and firm.
Lard firm at e554@9Iac.
Butter selling at l0@l5c for Ohio, and l0@
lS15c for State.
Cheese firm at 66s31c.
The supply of money is abundant and rates
easy; ) per cent call, and 4005l, for prime
paper: sterling exchange heavy and unsettled
bankers bills quoted at l25@l2Jls; American
gold opened at 1879 d 1884, and closed at l2@la
prem; California gold bars very dull and nomi
nal
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

wHoLrsALr GKocnY Horsr, 1yniAxAroLn.-
The capital OF the State has long demanded the
establishment Of wholesale grocery house.
which, in solid resources and enterprise would be.
in some degree. Commensurate with the increased
and increasing BUSINESS Of a leading commercial
metropolis. No point in the west enjoys greater
advantages distributing center. yet the whole
sale grocery trade of the city has been conduct
ed, With but fe~ exceptions. In the famous style
peculiar 70 the old lady that kept tavern. We
could name a single house In Lafayette, and an
other in Madison. which have done more business.
and represent more capital. aud infinitely more
enterprise, than all Of them put together. As a
citizen OF Indiana. and feeling honest pride in
the capital OF the State, we take pleasure IN cali
ing attentios 20 the conspicuous advertisement Of
Ruger Caldwell. new wholesale grocery
house. which. In popular pariance. Oils tie I'LL.
and supplies the desiderstum. With large ctpi
tai, ample experience. and refreshing degree Of
business capacity and enterprise. We regard their
success foregone conclusion. and We doubt
not they will build up in indianapolis one ut the
heaviesr grocery houses in the west-Lafayrff,
Courier.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

FEEDERIcKsBuEG, August IA special to the
Herald says:
The expedition sent out under Gen Gbbon
last Tuesday. has returned.
portion of his command under Col. Cutler
dashed off TO the right and made descent on
Frederick Hill Station, twelve miles from Cor
louisville, on the Virginia Central railroad. de-
stroying the buildings. stores and about half a
mile OF track
Gen Gbbon, with the main body, had sharp
skirrnish with the enemy on the Richmond turn
pike road, ten miles from Fredericksburg. A
few prisoners were taken. We lost one man
killed and several taken prisoners. But two of
Gen. Gibbons column were wounded. The enc
my had been apprised of our advance and came
around upon our rear from Bowling Green.
The loss sustained by the rebels could not be
ascertainei
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

LOUISVILLE, Aug. S-Paymaster Speed has
just arrived He reports the safety of all the
Paymasters stated to have been recently captured
near Humboldt The story from the de-
struction of the trestle work on the 2Sth ult. on
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, ten miles north OF
Jackson by $50 of Baster's rebel guerrilas. Mr.
Harton, the senior Paymaster, stopped one night
at Humboldt and proceeded the next day after
the railroad was repaired to Corinth, whence he
telegraphed the Paymaster destined to Corinth TO
come down The remainder of those who left
Louisville with the former went, in the discharge
of their duty, 10 Memphis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

Is On Thursday night. about 10 o'clock. a
stranger was talking with friend in a crowd. on
the diagonal corner opposite the Palmer House.
when he was struck in the face by rowdy, who
sought TO steal his pocket book in the confusion
that such an act would create. He did not sue
coed, but made his escape. Yesterday morning
the police arrested two or three suspicious char
but the stranger could not identify any of
them. There is a gang OF rowdies in the city
who seek all occasions To get up for pur
poses of plumber. and Mayor Maxwell expresses
his determination to break it up. We hope he
will do so, and all good citizens will sustain him
ia his laudable effort.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
sz-sINGER 4 Coz LETTER "A"FAs


ILL SEWING MACHINE, with all M recent improve
meats. l. the BEST aud CHEAPEST aud MOST BRAUTi-
FuL % ali re~iss mseline. TITS mschsns viii any,
thing, from the running of tuek IN srstsn the maxi
ing Of overeoss-snytAing from pilot eioh
down TO the soes gauze sosssmsr tissue. ana
ready do is wok to perfcctsen Itcs fe hsu hsnt
gather tack, quilt, and has capacity for great variety
Of Ornamental work Ihis u not the oaly nschne that
fell. hem. bind, and FORTH but will DO
than any other masSine. The Letter A Family sewing
Machine may be had in great variety Ct cabinet
The Folding Case. which i heoe ming popular s
asits implies. that can be folded into bon
case, which, when opsned makes besutf1
and spacious table for the work upon The
are Of every imaginable deslgn-plsn the vscd grew
In it, native forest eiabOrkiey finished arr
make them. l. N. SINGER Co.
Nc. ass Broadway. Ne. YORK
o5-Ind. annapolis Office No. odd-feilows' Han.
Washington street spfs-diy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
From, Chicago.

CHICAGO. August e.-The Times special from
Trenton, Tennessee, says:
Captain Peak and fifty three men of the 9th
Illinois cavalry, sent against Faukner's cavalry.
who have been committing depredations in the
vicinity of Humboldt, surprised them while rest
ing aud sleeping. FIVE miles east of Dyersvi!e
yesterday. Thirty rebels were killed. and fifty
five horses and a great portion of their arms
were taken. Those who escaped left without
arms horses, or clothes Seven Federals we're
wounded: two severely.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
From washington

spending to the Lawrence (Mass) American,
was arrested at Arlington yesterday by order of
the Provost Marshal, on the charge of writing
letters accusing a number OF the officers of the
l4th Massachusetts, regiment with incompetency
and neglect of duty He was brought to this
city and confined in the old Capitol prison.
Numerous applications having been made 10
the War Department by railroad companies to
exempt their employees from the militia. 1t has
been decided that none but locomotive engineers
in actual employment when the draft was made
can be exempt.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

The following list of Indianians have been
discharged from the United States service on ac-
count of physical disability. They can find their
papers at Major Grangers Office. headquarter bar
racks in Louisville: Vim IL Asher. CO. Z, 32d
Indiana; Frederick Burke, CO. II, 32d; Jacob
Burress co. G.. 10th: Jennies Baer. co. l., 10Th
Alex. 7. Cochran, X, SD; Joseph Carter, co
/. 800; John Dopson, co. d. 18th; William t.
Evaes, co. G., 9th; Michael Geissler. co. a. 10th;
James ID Harrison. co. q. 10th; Andrew j Har-
rington. co A. 10th; Samuel kilander, co C.
35th; Davis II. Maxwell, Co. b. 5Oth; j Ohm Min
minger, co. /. 44th; Dennis McCarty, CO. G, SD
James Miller, CO. O. 33d: Luther Powell. co c.
9th David Smith, H. 29th; John w Smith
co. X. 49ih; VIM. Toan. CO g, 33d: George W
True co. G., 18th
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
From the Army Of the potom.c

HEADoUARrERs ARMY or THE POroNAc August
s.-Gen. Hooker remained at Malvern Hill until
IL o'clock Wednesday night when he fell back
to his encampment, leaving strong guards at
Haxsalls.
The rebels moved down from Richmond on
three roads, concentrating their force near Nal
vern. They thought our whole army was NOV
ing towards Richmond, when our movement was
merely a reconnaissance in force.
The gunboat Southheld which has been
aground for some days above City Point. was
got off Yesterday
The rebels are reported having appeared in
considerable force. They made no further dem
onstration than to drive our men in a short dis
lance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
a Mistake.

The impression appears 10 prevail among many Dem
that have Job Office connected with the SEN
TINEL Office. This Is mistake. There is no Office In
the city that well prepared to do all kinds of BOOK
AND JOB PRINTING Except large bill posters
and viii feel under obligations TO all Democrats moi
only the city, but the State for any work they
send TO Office. We have public patronage to de-
pend aid the paperwe ask the party aid US with
their work. far they We can do good ork
and ON As GOOD terms. as any other office.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

CARELESS SHoolING-A Boy MoRTALLY
WoUNDED-Ye sterday morning two railroad en-
ployees, said to he an engineer and conductor,
were engaged in firing with pistol at mark on
the wall in the Madison Freight Depot, when a
boy about thirteen years old passed by one of
the open doors. The men told him to get out of
the way, and the boy passed on. The men con
tinued firing when one shot missed the wall and
took effect on the side of the boy passing through.
his bowels. He can not survive The boy is a
step-son to John Bayler of the 18th regiment,
and a son Of the late Frank Miller. There is no
doubt but il was an accident. and none, we pre-
sumo, feel worse than the parties whose careless
ness caused the deplorab!e event; but yet it was
careessness in the extreme, and we hope il will
be a lesson to others who shooting firearms
in thickly populated places. The men have not
been arrested as they left with their train shortly
after the accident happened.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

sB Major Dan. Macauley, of the tn regi-
ment. has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
of the same. vice Robinson resigned. We hope
soon to hear Of Dams beng Colonel of the gal
LIANT 18th by the promotion OF McGinnis TO a
Brigader Generalship. great many worse
things have been done
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

DRAFTING "A ridiculous report. that toe Gov
eminent intended to commence drafting" men
Tor the war. has been widely circulated by the
Voorhees, and Vallandigham liars of this CITY for
day or two past. It Is lie made of whole cloth.
rs the retailers OF il know.
So said the indianapolis Journal just one
month ago. The Journal is one OF the wise or
gans of the Administration, anu also of Grand
Juries that. by snnfiing the breeze, know where
there is man with n sweet breath, and then in
continently proceed 10 indict him for treason
Long live the Journai!-Cin. Enquirer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

FIENDIsu OUrRAGE.-On Sunday night. 2Sth
ult. a most hendlsh outrage was perpetrated in
Gibson county. On that night, about 81 o'clock.
two men called at the residence of Mrs. Humph-
ries and inquired for Mrs. Woods and Miss
Blaekard, (who were STAYING temporarily with
Mrs. II. } saying that Mr.. Woods and Mr. Black
ard. who in the army, had arrived at Mr.. W 5
home that evening very sick, and desired that
Mrs. " and Miss B. should come to them imme-
diately. Mrs. Woods was expecting her husband
home. yet the action of those men, who could not
be induced to come into the house, and who she
did recognize. caused her To hesitate about 60
ing, bat finally the desire To meet her husband
overcame her fears, and she concluded TO 90.
Not having any horses of their own, Mrs. W. and
Miss h. got up behind these hends their horses.
They started off. and after getting out of hearing
from any house they turned into the woods. where.
by threatening the lives OF the ladies with drawn
knives. and by using force they succeeded IN vic
lating their persons after which they LETT them to
find their way home. The ladies we're bruised
and choked in a most brutal manner. The vii
lains thus far have escaped arrest. Death should
be tue penalty for such crime.-Nsu Albany
Ledger.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

"a Remember TINT the recruiting Office OF
Lieut. James NJ. Buchanan. who Is last hliing
hi- company tor the 18th regiment Is nearly OPP
posite Litt'e's Hotel The opportunity Of going
n tbs regiment will not last long, ald those who
desire to 90 had better see Lient. buchanan at
once. Don't stand 'shvering on the brink. - but
II you desire to aid your country IN her hour Of
neet-plunge in,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

SECESSION IL FOUNTAIN COUNTY Fountain
county has sent over 800 loyal soldiers to fight
the rebels. We, little Black Republican papers in
adjoining counties are constantly harping and
calling Fountain secession couniy.-CouiRgton
Eri<ud
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

LrNcH AT THE Observation-Disclosures has just
returned from the prairies, loaded down with
game and he will set a splendid lunch this
Ming. TO be partaken of from o'clock until ii
Prairie chickens, young and tender. and all tn,
deioacies OF the season, will grace the board
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
From Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa, August S.-Volunteers are
coming III by the thousands. There will be by
Saturday next sufficient to fill up the fifteen regi-
ments, which. with the regiments from Philadel-
phia, will fill up the States quota of volunteers
Several regiments completely organized and
armed and equipped will start for the seat of war
early next week
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

" The recent order authorizing furlouehed
men or absentees TO be arrested aud returned to
thc commandani OF the post at this city, Colonel
Simonson, does not apply 10 such soldiers ~ are
fnriougaed home 70 await the receipt OF their dis
charge papers, nor TO such ss are 50 III To not
admit Of travelling.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

DRAFTuSG-Heavy drafts have lately been
made on the boot aud shoe manufacturers OF
Massachusetts, by the propretors of the City Shoe
Store. and the stock of this house is and COM
pleie. You can End there goods of al STYLES at
prices that will give satifaction. Save your none
by making purchases at tins long established and
deservedly popular house.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

THE DAILY STATE sRSTrsgLis cent BY all The early
morning express and freight trains, and delivered sub
seribers IN adjacent towns about the time dis
.rhHied in thiscsty. This enables readers dsssnce
from the Capital Of indiana to get the ~ day
from six TO twelve hours be"r they
pspcrs pubtished elsewhere News dealers and carriers
IN any 9th towns on railroad eenerng indianapolis
viii besupplied with the SENTINEL good terms
any other paper Clubs Tor The Daily viii be supplied
Agent rates. Orders solicited d2w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09
Foreign News.

CAPE RACE. August e.-The steamship Jura,
passed this point at 4 p NJ. She was boarded
by the news yacht.
The United States frigate Tuscarora had sud
denly left Southampton. Ii was believed she
was in chase OF the steamer Merrimac, which
sailed the day before from Plymouth, with a
cargo of ammunition for the rebels.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

IT, The large lots OF goods that C.dy a. Co.
In the Glenns' Block. have been receiving for the
past few days, have been selected with great care
IN Boston and the neighboring cities. They are
offered 70 purchasers at n small profit. and the
proprietor would respectfully request an examina-
ton, thinking that all will save time and means by
coming % the great boot and shoe emporium.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

GONE TO CASADA.-The Chicago Times says
that there is perfect tide of emigration setting
through that city 10 Her Majesty's dominions in
Canada to avoid the draft. Ii hopes the stampede
does not extend to the population OF Chicago. but
is not sure but it does. There are some symp-
toms of a stampede here. We heard yesterday of
three men leaving one shop. claiming that they
were subjects of Queen Victoria. and felt they
were in duty bound to return to her protection.
We have no doubt they have been voting here for
years. They might vote here, however. under
one liberal clause in our Constitution, and not be
citizens of the United States either.
The order published in this morning. telegraph
will make it difficult for others to escape.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

The fora REGIMENr.-All soldiers belonging
to the LIST company OF the 10Th regiment Indiana
volunteers now QUITO furlough are hereby order
ell to reioin their company for.hwith-sll iur-
loughs heretofore granted being hereby revoked.
By order of H. NJ. SoorI, lst Lieut. Com.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

lE- A boat load Of distinguished rebel prison
ers left Boston harbor on James river, to be ex
changed. Among them are Major General Buck
ner and Brigadier Generals Tilghman and Mack
ALL with the officers of their stats. also captured
In return, We expect 10 have Generals Mccall
Prentiss and Reynolds: also. Colonies Corceran
Wilcox, and other brave and worthy men, re
leased.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

isr rstkassrH.
Cincinnati Market.

CiscISsari, Aug. &.
Flour in good demand at full rates.
Wheat advanced 10 s3@o5c; no change in
white; all in good demand
Corn hrm az 39@4oc.
Oats declined to Ale. and rye 10 SIC
Whisky advanced to 26c. and 10 good demand.
No change in provisions.
Lard sold at esic.
Groceries steady.
Gold declined to IL. No chadge in silver.
Demand Notes advanced 70 8 prem Exchange
dull at ! dis. and par Money matters easy.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

~ In 1850 there were only go negro males
between the ages OF eighteen and nifty in the
State OF Rhode Island There must have been a
large increase since If Governor Sprague gets his
Niger regiment within the bounds of his own
Sf.fa
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

s4r Lieut. John alters has flung his banner
10 the breeze for recruits for the 10Th regiment.
He will be found at the City Clerks oifice-his
Office There is no cleverer gentleman than
Lieutenant Waters. and he will get up a company
that will be a credit 10 the city and State.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

ARE QUAKERs EXEMPT FROM DRAFT?-This
question Is being mooted. The Constitution OF
the United States leaves the regulation of the
militia TO the several States. Section of Art
Xii OF the State Of Indiana reads as follows:
mo person conscientiousy opposed to bearing
arms shall be compelled to do militia duty; but
such persons shall pay an equivalent for exemp-
tion-the amount to he prescribed by law.
The law OF Congress, however. under which
the impending draft will be made, exempts only
those who physically disabled or are in the
employ OF the United States Government All
able bodied men. between the ages of eighteen
and forty five. are included, broad brim well
as cavaler.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-09

~ The city ordinance against the or
rather abuse of fire arms in the city is lame or
defective IL allows persons to shoot on their
premises. So far that law is concerned.
man may stand on his little twenty foot lot and
shoot all day across bis neighbours premises, aud
plead that he was only practising in sport.
With the shocking accident that happened yester
day morning at the Madison Depot. fresh in their
minds. we hope the Council to night will consider
the propriety OF amending the ordinance.