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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

WAsHSGToS. Jan - Specials state that ths
President has sent IN the nomination Of Judge
Swain of Ohio. % the supreme Court bench nee
Judge Mclean. deceased
The Senate IN executive session confirmed
large number of nominations. among them Joha
Lathrop Motley minister 90 Austria.
The House Committee on JUDICIARY to-dav
commenced inv stgat0n into the telegraph cen
sorshp
The following was received az headquarters 20
night from General Thomas.
The ront of the enemy j. complete. Afia
getting six cannon and about fifty wagons across
the river they abandoned them with all the am
mgntion in the depot at Mil Spring. They
threw away their arms and dlspersei though the
mountains in the direction of Monticello They
are so Gemoralized don't believe they will make
q stand short OF Tennessee
The property captured ibis side Of the river Is
of great value, amounting 90 eight FOUNDERS
and two Parrott guns. with caissons TILED with
ammunition. about 800 four horse wagons. about
/ 200 horses and mules. boxes OF arms. &c.. aud
from 500 TO 600 muskets, mostly flint locks.
subsistence stores for the entire army Tor three
days. and a large amount OF hospital stores.
Ous loss Is 81 killed and l21 wounded.
The loss OF the rebels Was Ii killed and ! u
wounded. and 10 prisoners un~ounded. OF
whom are Surgeons, and Lieut.. Col. Carter. Of
Tepnessee regiment
A general order has been issued from the War
Department complimenIing officers and soldiers
in the recent battle al Mill Slaings. Kentucky
aud saws when the official report shall be received
the military k i and personal vaor displaeyd in
batIle wall be acknowledged IN becoming man.
manner.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23
From Kentucky.

CINcINNAri, Jan 22-The Louisville Journal.
of yesterday, says:
Twelve cannon were captured at Somerset. 1t
thinks the rebel army can not escape. There are
from seven to ten Federal regiments, which were
thrown across Cumberland river some days since
TO intercept retreat.
Unless the rebels divide into squads and find
their way into Tennessee by unfrequented paths.
they must be captured
A letter to the Commercial, dated Somerset,
18th. says:
Zollicoiler is said to have been killed by Col.
Fry. of the ID Kentucky regiment.
We have taken many prisoners.
The loyal Tennesseeans fought like tigers and
have suffered much
The 9th Ohio is badly cut up
The Tennesseeans took one battery at the point
Of the bayonet.
A private dispatch from Somerset received
this morning, says Colonel McCook of the 9th
Ohio wounded in the recent battle. Three
balls struck his horse, fourth passed through
his overcoat and the fifth hit him. The wound
Is painful but not dangerous.
LOUISVILLE. Jan. 22-The entire Federal loss
at the late battle Somerset was 80 killed and
100 wounded.
General ThOmas's forces took fourteen cannon
and 400 mules and horses.
Gen. Thomas is now across the Cumberland
river in pursuit of the rebels.
The steamboat and eight of the barges used by
the rebels were burned.
The Federals using the remaining barges
in transporting troops across the river.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

The bin was made Sc sperial erser for Tuesday
Mr. Owen proceeded to speak IN defence Of the
Execntive against the opposition Of those who
have proiessed aud sill oiess to be friends OF
the President. Gentlemen who wish 70 prosecute
the war for the purpose Of abolishing slavery
must know that this cannot be done I'll the South
ern army Is snnihilated- While Others who wish
to prosecute the war for the restoration of tie
Union know that this end cannot be attained IN
I'll military strength Of the enemy Is destroyed.
Both sides Of the question Was travelling the saTue
road as to the subject Of politics. then why should
they not unite their energies. why introduce de
structng elements. Ahy not crush the rebellion
and then deliberately aud di=p4ssionsteiy consid
er what use shall be made of their victory.
Mr.. Lovejoy denied that he was for the prose
cufion of the war for the main object OF abolish
ing slavery.
Mr. Diven replied thsthe did no, designate the
gentleman. (Lovejoy) but remarked that the Abo
ltion sentiment was ayOwed here and that ef-
forts were being made for it, operation on the
public mind. Thewas sorry 20 say that too many
gentlemen herehad congratulated others who had
made speeches in advocacy of such a policy
War Was to be made for this purpose regardless
of Constitutional restraints: bat he held IL 70 be
tie doctrine of the President but not of TIE Re
publican party that the General Government has
no power over the States. other than has been
given to Congress at the formati.n of the Con
stitutiOn.
The House then adjourned.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

FREpEBIcK, Mn, Jan 20-The latest intell-
gence from " estern Virginia is to the effect that
Gen. Jackson is near Romney. and probably oc
cupies the town. while General Lander has fallen
back few miles toward Cumberland. There has
been DO action.
General Williamss brigade remains at Han
cock.
Refugees from Martinsburg bring intelligence
that there but seventy militia in that town
under Madenbush, and that these are anxions TO
throw down their arms and join the Union forces.
This seems to be the general sentiment through
out that region.
Gen Jackson had IL 900 men. and few man,
principally mounted militia, were at Bufheld's Sta
ton, Boomer Furnace and Keameysville.
At the Cross Roads at Winchester there were
but 300 militia.
The Martinsburg Republican. OF the 18th inst.
appeals TO the Governor of Virginia to arm the
negroes. Ii says that at the late battle near Bath
the rebel forces were met by 700 negroes on the
Union side, who killed three of the rebel officers,
two privates, and wounded fifty others belonging
20 Southern German regiment
An officer Of the 18th Indiana regiment has re-
ceived a letter from Capt. Williams. recently cap
tured opposite dam No. 4. He writes that he is
in prison at Richmond. and desires assistance.
He says the prisoners have but little 70 eat. and
literally eaten up by vermin.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23
From Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 22-Gen Thomas now re-
ports the Federal loss at 80 killed and l27
wounded. Among the wounded is Col McCook,
of the 9Th Ohio, and his Aid, Lieut.. Burt, of the
18th United States infantry
The rebel loss was Kolcofer and Ia Others
killed and buried, ll6 wounded, 40 prisoners not
wounded, whereof were Surgeons, and Lieut..
Col. Carter, of the 18th Tennessee regiment.
The prisoners say that George B. Crittenden
was first in command and Zollicoffer second.
Crittenden fled to the woods taking the wrong
road, it is supposed he will be captured.
The Federal forces actively engaged were the
10Th Indiana and 9th Kentucky, 81 Minnesota
and 9th Ohio. Their respective loss is in the
order named. They were reinforced after the
first severe engagement, by the 10Th Kentucky,
LIST and ID Tennessee. l4th, 3lst. 35th and 3eth
Ohio, and STANDARDS, Whetmore's and Kennedy s
batteries.
The rebel force was estimated at 10000.
Col ;. 5 Fry, of the 1th Kentucky. had his
horse shot under him by one OF Zollicofer's aids
when he Fry turned and shot Zollicoffer through
the breast.
The first breaking of the rebel ranks eff
fected by Col. r. S. McCook, of the 9Th Ohio.
acting as Brigadier General. ordering his regi-
ment to charge bayonets. which put the rebels 10
immediate fight
The last order issued. found in the rebel en-
campment. was signed by Col. Cummings. senior
in command, directing the rebels 10 disperse and
save themselves the best way they could
The journal says Thomas. with a large force,
crossed the Cumberland river, and is hunting the
flying rebels through Wayne county.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

xew york starkes.

SE~ roks. January -
Flour opened dull and dropping with a further
decline in freights; the market closed with a
rather better feeling and good demand for export
At s. 45@5 so for silperfne State; IS 706d5 50
for extra State; IS 45d5 IS for supertne West
ern: $ 75G5 80 for common to extra Western;
- 90@6 for shipping brands extra round hoop
Ohio. and So 1906 Is for trade brands marke,
closing heavy and declining.
Whisky scarcely 50 frm; sales at 25@25isc,
chiefly at the latter price
Wheat opened dull and closed rather more
steady with not much business doing: Racine
spring at 81 b: Milwaukee club 81 32@l 80,
the latter called amber Iowa winter red Western
81 10
The corn mark et j. dull and droopine shippers
generally refuse 10 pay over 62@63c; sales at
64Cd 81 &c for mixed Western In store and afioa,
Southern yellow Csc.
Rye firm; 10000 bushels at s3l1 aisle.
Barley very scarce and nominal ri 64@65c
Oats dull; safes at 43c for jersey.
Pork quiet. but market without decided change:
small sales at Sll 1922 50 for mess, Sl2 30
for Western mess, Sl3 25@l3 80 for city mess,
SsG9 81 for prime
Beet quiet and unchanged; sales 500 brls at
S4@4 30; prime s5(d 5 30; mess Sl0@l2
Cut meats dull ut 46415c for shoulders, 5(d6c
for hams
Dressed hogs steady at 494lsc for Western
and 43sc for city
Lard opened heavy and closed trife lower;
sales AZ 71l6s1zc
Butter selling at ilCal 5c for Ohio and l5@2lc
for State. 80
Cheese dull at lS@7c.
Sugar-Cuba s@95sic; refined sugars are very
firm.
Molasses quiet; Porto Rico 40c
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

Noon Reports.


from Wash ugfon.
wAsHrxeroS, Jan 22-rhs Tribune dispatch
saws: ts .s. a
An inquiry at the War Department to day.
modcstly aimed at contract for manufacturing
muskets met with the prompt and impressive an-
swer that Secretary Stanton means TO find out
when, how, and where the muskets now in the
hands of the soldiers are going 20 be used before
he makes one. nor viii he consider any question
concerning supplies not needed for the daily sup
port of the army and lis advance TO the enemy's
lines. until he has positively provided for using
the force now occupied across the Potomac for
crushing the rebels and relieving the national
capital OF the disgrace of beleaguerment.
The World dispatch SAYS:
II - understood that thorough re organiza
ton OF the War Department is rapidly progress
ing and that Il will in few days, be fully up TO
the demands of the times.
Among other things il is not improbable that
the following will occur first. in order TO leave
room for promotions for gallant acts in the field,
and other reasons OF public policy: IA.
First. No future appointments. TO any rank.
will be made in the army, except OF men in the
field. until the lst of March
Second. That all nominations which have
been made and now pending before the
Senate will be suspended until after the lst of
March.
officers frequentng the city, instead of remaining
in camp 10 instruct themselves and their com
mands in military service will be checked, by
dropping from the list those who frequent the
city for other reasons than those pertaining to
military DUTY and by the command of their su
perior officers,
Fourth In order TO transact your business
the War Department viii be closed four DAYS ia
every week against all other business, except
such as appertans TO active operations in the
field
Fifth. That Saturday of every week will be
devoted To the transaction of the business of Sen.
ators and Congress, and that Monday of each
week will be devoted to the interests of other
persons. and personal interviews with the Secre
tary.
Sixth. That the Secretary of War will trans
act no business whatever, and will see no persons
on business at his private residence.
Seventh That the dispatch of business by
mail or written communications will have the
preference, and will receive the personal atten-
ton of the Secretary on the morning of each
day before entering upon the other duties.
The Heraids dispatches say:
Captain Mott of Motifs battery, attached to
General Smiths division, in defiance of rain.
darkness and mud, started out last evening on a
reconnaissance. and coming across none OF the
enemy they pushed on to Fairfax Court House
where they found body of pickets Captain
Mott threw upa signal light and gave the com
mand to fire This bold demonstration irighten
ed the mounted pickets. who on returning the
fire, fled at their utmost speed Our men did
not pursue them and none were hit by the ex-
change of shots.
Captain Mott ascertained the fact that the
rebel picket lines had been removed considerably
inside from where they were short time ago.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23
Night Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

AsHISGToS, January %.
SENATE-Mr Howe, from the Committee
on finance, reported back the resolution sppropri-
ating SO 600 for the expenses of the Joint spe
cial committee the var. Passed.
Mr. 1rumbull, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported back the House bill in regard to witness
es xanined before Congressional Committee
The bill provides that the examination of wit
nesses before committee of Congress shall not
prevent his examination in a court of justice.
Mr. Harris ojected to the bill as making great
innovation on tie common law rule of evidence
by which witness is not obliged 10 testify 10
anything eliminating him He opposed making
such an innovation.
Mr. Bayard moved to strike out that portion
OF the bill which compells a witness to answer
questions which nay tend to disgrace or make
him Infamous.
Mr. Trumbul II explained that the object of the
bill was to put the witness on common law
grounds The law as il now stands enables the
CREATES, criminal to escape, if he can get before
all investigating committee and tell something
about the crime. That very case occurred with
the clerk who stole two millions of Indian bonds,
and he went clear in that very way
Mr. Harris offered an Amendments that the law
shall not be construed TO require any witness
to testify TO any fact which may tend to crimi
nate himself Lost-yeas 49, NAYS 81
The bhl then passed.
Mr. Wade. from the Committee Conduct of
the W ar. reported bill authorizing the President
to take possession OF certain railroads and tele
graph lines. Referred.
Senator Bright's case was taken up.
Mr. Davis spoke OF the rebellion in strong
terms. calling it stupeRdous wickeduess-- In
conclusion, he argued that the Senate had right
10 expel any member for sympathizing with or
aiding the Cause of rebellion.
The subject was not concluded After execu-
tive session, adjourned sr~ =
HOUSE-Mr Blair reported back the bill 70
increase the clerical force in tbs War and Navr
Departments. Passed.
On motion Of Mr. Blair, il was resolved that
the President, inform the House whether the act
of Congress requiring officers of additional reg
ular regiments, appointed from civil life, 10 be
assigned TO the recruiting service, has been CON
piled with. and, If so. how many officers have
been thus employed since the extra session Of
Congress.
The House, in Committee of the Whole. re
sumed the consideration of the bill making ap-
preparations for the executive legislative and ju-
dicial expenses ~
Mr. Diven regretted that there was division
of sentiment TO the principle on which the war
should be conducted.
Mr. Spaulding FROM the committee Of Ways
and Means reported a bill to authorize the issue
of United States Treasury notes and for the re-
demption and funding thereof and for the fund
inc Of the floating debt Of the United States
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

NEW YORK Jan. 22-Specials say that the
statement that the Senate Committee on For
egn Relations had voted 10 recommend the
adjustment of diplomatic intercourse with Hayu
is doubtless premature. There is considerable
opposition such a step. tending TO excite
feeling in the border States
The steamship Columbia from Havana on the
10th, arrived this evening
Sugar dull and declining.
Mexican news to the 10Th say communication
with the interior Is cut off.
regiment OF Spanish troops started forth on
the road for RECOGNIZES 'nce but were driven back
after proceeding mile by an unseen foe.
One correspondent SAYS era Cruz Is surround
ed inlandward and almost bese:ged No veget-
abes or fuel can reach the city aud many articles
necessary are sadly needed
Many Spanish troops are sick and there
many desertions.
There are great fears of an attack upon Vera
Cruz
Several Spanish sentinels have been shot
The American steamer Star had arrived at
Vera Cruz with 1000 guns and 800 barrels of
powder for the Mexican Reptile. This was
seized by the Spanarls, as also was a small lot
of arms aboard the brig Puebla. More were ex-
pected and would also be coufscated.
The English. French and Spanish flags
over the castle of San Juan De Uiloa.
The French and English fleets have arrived
Gen. Prime also at Vera Cruz.
Considerable discomfort existed among the
French aud English al want of courtesy in the
advance of the allied expedition not having
shown the three flags at first
Three thousand men were 10 make sortie 10
endeavor 20 clear the streets OF the city.
The market is supplied with fresh provisions
! Most of the French troops have dsembarked.
\ Nassau dates re to the 18th.
The English ship of Conqueror will he n
total loss The crew reached Nassau; also forty
cannon.
/ The Gladiator still in port with cargo Of
/ arms, &c.
Com. Mexican sent the Massachusetts,. towing
/ four schooners loaded with sand, to be sunk in
/ Horn Island Pass
The health of the troops at Ship Island was
4 excellent
! Great activity prevailed among the troops a,
! Havana. Rumor says they will be sent to Vera
\ Cruz.
! Several cases of characterization have occurred
among the troops
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23
BY TxrEGKAPH.I
Cincinnati Market.


The river continues 10 rise at the rate of an
inch an hour. and has risen nine inches since ten
O'Clock this morning
No change in the money or exchange markets
Flour closed quiet and there is not 50 much lie
mand; superfine sold at S4@4 10; extra sold at
81 1904 20.
There i an active demand for wheat at sc for
red and 90@95c for white
Corn dull and unchanged
Oats firm at 2-c.
Rye has advanced to 5s06Oc and in good de
mand; receipts very light.
There is no change in barley.
Whisky in good demand at lie.
Hogs rather dull but prices not much low
er; in the morning sales were made at decline.
but ON Change full prices were realized; sales at
81 35G3 - being the range; for extra heavy
50 50M3 CO. the latter rate tor a lot averaging
4l0 los net, and the former 200 averaging $50.
The hogs now coming are unusually large
Mess pork firm at 80 50@9 62i5c.
Lard in tair demand; sales at 65s@634c.
Green meats unchanged and firm; sales q a
374c.
No change in groceries and the demand is quite
light but the market il firm.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

ST. Lorrs. Jan - "A report - Adjutant
General Hsriing q Governor Gtulble shows
thirty three ih0ssaDd Q sat baatro. Aad eighty:
two Missouri troop have entered TIE Federal
service fo- THREE years during tie var; Of ~hsck
twenty TIVE thousand are infkriry. three thorssnd
artillery and ak thousand cavalry. The ngrbcr
Of militia organized under Governors call for az
months men sas upwards Of tx thousand
LEAvExwoRTH. Jan. 22-The 18th Wisconsin
infantry, Col horeny. arrived here to-day 70 form
part of Lanes column
O1her regiments are expected soon.
Hopatsheihala. Chief Union Indian. i here 70
confer with Gen. Hunter.
Col Jenuison's regiment Of cavalry ], ordered
20 the Indian country
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

- Detroit has led the way in retrenchment
by cutting down the salaries of all public officers.
When will the Republicans of indianapolis, now
in power municipality, follow suit?
In this connection we copy the following from
the Madison Courier:
Nh. EDITOR: | noticed in a Cincinnati paper
that the City Council in Cincinnati had reduced
their pay To one dollar for each meeting Would
il not be we'll for our Council TO follow such a
good example at the present crsisY
The people are for reform all over the State.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23
Dir. j. BOVEE DODS'
IMPERIAL WINE BITTERS

Are prepared by eminent and skllfu physician who
has used them successfully his practice for the last
twenty-five years. The proprietor, before purchasing
the exclusive right manufacture and sell DR.. J. Bovee
Dods' Celebrated mperaIwne 6tters. had them tested
by two distinguished medical practitioners, who pro-
nounccd chem a valuable remedy for disease
Although the medical men Of the country general
thing disapprove Of Patent Medicines, yet do be-
heve that respectable Physician be found the
United States. acquainted with their medical properties
who will not highly approve DR. J. DoDs' IMPERIAL
WINE BITTERS.
In all newly settled places, where there Is always
large quantity Of deeayins timber, from which poison
'uasna created these hitters should be used every
morning before breakfast.
These truly valuable Bitters have thoroughly
tested by all classes Of the community for almost every
variety Of disease incident the system that they
are now deemed INDISPENSABLE n I
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

MAYsvrLIT. Jan 22--The river continues 20
raise al the rate of two inches per hour.

MAYsvrLLT. Jan 22--The river continues 20
raise at the rate of two inches per hour.
CINCINNATI. Jan 22-The river roSe one and
one-haIf inches an hour during the forepart OF
last night. but has been rising one inch an hour
during the last nine hours. There is now fifty
FIVE feet seven inchrs of water in the channel.
The rise from o'clock last evening 70 10 O'Clock
this morning being nineteen inches
HARxAR, O.. January 22.-River about station
ary not so high By five feet as in April 1850.
PITrsBrRG. January 22-River ~ feet sir
inches. by the pier north and falling.
GALLIoPoLrs. January 81. 2. P Ms-Rsver II
sing about one inch per hour. the water lacks 90
inches of being as high as in 1892 and four incb-
Is of le47.
The Kanawha at Charleston this morning Was
falling fast
LOUISVILLE. Jan. % River rising all day ~
the rata of one inch per hour. The weather is
cloudy -. -. +. 8. .....-..
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

II The women of Iceland have a novel mode
of taking snuff. They carry il in IN article re
sembling moderately sized powder horn. When
in the house. they spread the snuff on the back
of their hands and slowly inhale it; but when
riding they thrust the end of the horn into each
nostril in turn. among other eccentric Icelandic
customs is that of having their dishes washed by
dogs, who lick them with their tongues.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-23

The EMPIRE SALooS.-This establishment. one
of the most famous in the whole State, and fro.
quented more than any other by strangers visiting
eriek Beebe, Esq. The Empire is fitted through
out, from garnet to cellar, with everything requ-
site for first class saloon, and all Mr.. Beebe
having numerous other engagements, desires is
to find the right kind of purchaser. If