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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

Noon Reports.
WASHEN GTON NEWS
The MAS HviLLE Ac AIN.
AFFAIRS AT YORKTOWN.
GE.f'L B.f.fkS OCCUPIES
VIEW MARKET.
The Fort Pulaski Prisoners.
The .sesc .uexicass Battle:
Nn aSS<D HxH ~ nc ~ - .
GREAT FRESHET-
CON O. X T. - - ION AL.
AT YORKTOWN.
CONGR EsS SIGNAL.
from Washington.

WASHINGTON, April ls--The Postofice De
partment has received information that newspa-
pers from nearly all the principal cities of the
North and West addressed to the rebel States and
to officers long since discontinued, are being sent
in large numbers to the Postotice at Nashville
for distribution. These papers can not be for
warded. They accumulate at that point TO such
an extent as to make il difficult TO find room for
them in the office. To relieve the Postmaster
from the heavy burden thus imposed upon him, it
has become necessary TO instruct him TO sell as
waste paper such as can not he delivered or for
warded under the present postal arrangement
Calvin Steinweather of one of the New Iork
regiments, nominated to the Senate o-day
as Brigadier General.
1t is understood that the Military Committee
of that body has reported favcrably on the nom
nation of Ward II. Burnett for like position.
The Tribune's dispatch says:
Secretary Stanton said this morning in re
spouse to a friendly inquiry the report of his
resignation was utterly unfounded. The story
has been widely circulated. and last evening was
not denied by Mr. S;anton's Intimate and per
sonal friends
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From philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April ls.-Parson Brownow
was received at Independence Hall by the sty
authorities this morning. Mr.. Tregg, President
of the Common Council, received him with weeds
of the heartiest welcome.
Parson Brownlow replied in a cbaracterieic
address Of some length.
He rected the tribulations that East Tennetee
Unonists had undergone. At one tine he Sad
been within one vote of hanging by the senteSce
of drum head court martial at Knoxville. The
one vote that saved him was that of cortkt,
drunken secesh, and he was tempted 10 exclasm,
Great God, on what slender thread hang ever
lasting things!' He did not want Office; he Wa IT
ed to 90 back to East Tennessee.
In closing, he alluded to his wife and chldyen
now held as hostages in rebellion, and spokd Of
the ioy and exultation with which the Union
army will be greeted in East Tennessee.
Parson Brownlow has received invitation
from the President to visit the White House
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Missouri News.

FORSYTH, Mo, April l3.-Judge Murphy and
DR.. johnson of Huntsville, Ark, arrived at
Gen. Curtis's headquarters last night, having been
obliged to fy from their homes slice the battle
OF Pea Ridge by threats made against them by
band of Texas Rangers stationed at Ozark.
Judge Murphy was the only member OF the Ar
kansas Seeding Convention whose vote was cast
against the secession of the State.
At Huntsville Union men are depressed with
gloom, not being aware of the recent victories,
no mails having been received since Prices flight
from Springfield.
IL was reported BY the rebels that Price had re-
taken Springfield and surrounded Curtis; that
Pike and his Indians had whipped Hunter; that
the Federals were repulsed with great loss at
Island No. 10, and we're falling back along the
whole line, and that JEFF. Davis was about to
head 400. O0O troops to invade Maryland and
Northern States. These assertions were gen
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From New York.

New York, April 1S.-The steamer Ariel
from Aspinwall on the 4th, via Port Royal on
the 18th. has arrived.
She brings S6l7 900 in treasure.
Indian graves containing gold had been dis
covered on Island Santa Clara, in the Gayaquil
river, occasioning much excitement.
1t is stated that the Nashville has not only
changed her name but hOisted English colors.
and her assorted cargo consists of arms brought
to Nassau from London by the English steamer
Southwich, which were purchased by rebels in
England. She sailed on the 9th.
The steamer Economist arrived at Nassau on
the 9th, from Charleston. with 100 bales OF
cotton. Nassau papers to the 18th state that the
steamer 7. l.. Wrag, late the Nashville, from
Charleston, arrived there March 30th. 1t is
stated she had been purchased by a private
company.
The rebel accounts of the Merrimac's success
in Hampton Roads were received there oy the
Nashville. The accounts conclude by stating
that the Merrimac can not be boarded she
throws large stream of boiling water, also that
she is probably now at sea running down the
Southern coast
The Nashville cleared on the 9Th for St. Johns
n. B., under the name of Thomas Wragg, with
an assorted cargo.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

BALrrxosK. April rs-At intervals last night
and this morning heavy cannonading could be
heard IN tie direction Of Yorktown.
party of deserters who cane into our lines
report the arrival Of Jef DAVIS in the rebel
camp, aud that Il was understood he would take
command in the approaching battle They rep
resent the enemy % be in great force. and the
work Of inrenching 10 be progressing through
out the peninsula Reinforcenents we're con
stautly arriving from Norfolk. Freiericksburg.
and even North Carolina. and the rebel Gener-
ais openly declared their intention % make this
the great battle Of the war, and the strongest
conviction l. expressed of n triumph over the
FEDERAL forces. and Of driving them the PENN
sula
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

JEFFERsoNvILLE RAILRoAD.-The annual re-
port of this company has been laid on our table.
1t presents very favorable financial condition,
the business of the road has been well sustain
ed, notwithstanding the suspension of the South
ern trade, its loss having been made up by Gov
ernment business New bridges and increased
rolling stock have been the result OF the past
years work, besides retiring thirty FIVE first
mortgage bonds. Ii the bonded debt of first
issue had been made payable IN twenty years in
stead OF ten. President Ricketts, for the company
might be paying a reasonable dividend. but that
Is impossible ut present. Superintendent Croth
ers's supplemental report shows the energy with
which the operations of the road have been con
Quoted, and he regards the prospects of the road
as more tAtterIug than ever before. The gross
revenue tor the past year $500 ,961 %. and
the disbursements 1921 ,l04 20, leaving a surplus
of earnings OF 500 ,s62 40, or 67s per cent on
the capital stock OF the company. while it has an
available balance of about 100000. We are
much gratihei 70 see this healthy report from the
JefTersonviIle Road, and we congratulate the Off
GERS upon their success.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

E~SINGER g. CO.'S LETTER "a" FAM
LILY SEWING MACHINE, with all the recent improve
ments is the REST and CHEAPEST and MOST BEAUTI-
of all sewing machines This machine will
thing from the running of tuck in tarIetan the MAX
ing Of overcoat-anythng from pilot beaver cloth
down the soest gauze gossamer tissue, and is
ready to do its work to perfection 1t can FELL hem bind
gather tuck, quilt and has capacity for great variety
of ornamental work This is the only machine that
FELL hem, bin1 and FORTH but will do better
than any other machine. The Letter Family Sewing
Machine may be had in great variety of cabinet
The Folding Case which is becoming popular, is,
its implies, that be folded into box
caSe which, when opened, makes beautiful substantial
and spacious table for the work rest upon. The
of every Imaginable design-plain the wood grew
in its native forest or deliberately finished
make them. l. NJ. SINGER CO.,
No ASS Broadway, New York.
Beg Indianapolis Office-No. oddFellows' Hall,
Washington street. aplS-dly
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WASHINGTON, April Is.-The following was
received at the War Department to day from
General Hunter:
PoRr ROYAL, S. c., April live opened our
batteries on Fort Pulaski on the morning OF the
10th inst; after thirty hours continuous friug.
practicable breach was made and preparations for
storming were about 10 commence when the reb-
ell flag was struck We have captured AZ guns,
A 300 shot and shell, 1000 pounds powder, and
$50 prisoners with their small arms and accoutre
The following dispatches was received to-
day at the War Department from General Nc
Clellan.
ments and good supply of provisions. One of
our men was killed--none wounded.
HKADoU ARTERs or THE
ARMY OF THE PoroMAc April ls 1868
At about half an hour after midnight the
enemy attacked Smiths position and attempted
to carry his guns Smith repulsed them hand
somey and took some prisoners. / have no de-
tails but will forward them as soon as my aids re-
turn. The firing was very heavy All is now
quiet.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Nv position occupied yesterday by Smith was
entrenched last night so that we have been able
to prevent the enemy from working TO day. and
have kept his guns silent The same result at
the batteries at Hyatt's mills
The following dispatches were received at the
w at DtlBtflIiclt.
Yorktown was shelled by our gunboats and
some four barges but without effect There has
been good deal of firing from the Yorktown
land batteries.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-The following dis
patch has been received at the War Department,
dated Headquarters of the Department OF the
Shenandoah, April Ia:
To Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Secretary OF War:
Our troops occupy New Market TO night There
has been some artillery skirmishng but no loss
on our side We have many prisoners.
Signed y. p. BASKs.
Major General Commanding.
The following dispatch has been received,
dated Headquarters of the Army Of the Poto-
mac, April 10"
In the engagement on Wednesday between the
ID Vermont and the enemy, thirty two Of our
men were killed and ninety wounded Our men
behaved with great galiantry, driving superior
number of the enemy from their fortified posi-
ton, but the rebels being reinforced, they were
obliged TO retire. Our army moved the enemy
down by acres.
Lieut. Il. Wagner. Typographical Engineers.
lost arm yesterday bs she'll striking a table
in front of him, on which were his papers dis
arm was amputated and he will probably re
cover.
About O'Clock this morning the enemy IN
force attempted 10 cross the dam above Us with a
view of capturing our battery. Our reserve force
then opened fire on them, forcing them 90 beat a
retreat. leaving their dead and wounded on the
field By daylight both armies opened with ar
/ tiliery which has continued TO the present time
None OF our men injured
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

DEATH or LIEUTENANT NOTWITHSTANDING
the list of brave men who tell in the terrible bat
tie fought on the 9th and 7th inst at Pittsburg
Landing, we regret to see the name of Gabriel
Woodmansee of Seymour. 81 Lieutenant of Com
pany X, 18th regiment l. V. NJ He died on the
9Th from the effects of mortal wound received
during the engagement on the Eth. His remains
were forwarded to Seymour for intcrment. 1t
appears that the regiment had been ordered to
retreat, but he remained the last man, and was
gallanily waving his sword over his head, when
a rebel. secreted behind tree. fred upon him
with MIME rifle, the bali taking effect in his
breast
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19
SPEECHES OF
Hendricks and Voorhees,,

The speech of Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks before the
Democratic Convention the Eighth Of January Is5e
aud the speech Of Hon Daniel W. Voorhees, in the House
Representatives February 20 on the duty Of the Fed
era Government IN it, relations the
objects for which II should be prosecuted are for sale at
this Office, Published in pamphlet Of sixteen pages
clHdng both speeches Each f. among the abIcs
delivered on the present crisis and should be placed in
the hands Of every voter IN the State.
The hrstissue having been entirely exhausted are
now reprnting large edition supply the increasing
demand.
Those living on express routes must provide for pre-
paying the postage, which Il cent per copy.
Price 81 per hundred. All orders promptly filled.
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Night Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, April Is.
SENATE.-The bill to establish land Office
in Colorado was taken up and passed.
Mr. Hale. from the special committee appoint
ed in July last to inquire into the question OF the
property of the Government at the navy yards of
Pensacola and Norfolk and at the armory at
Harper's Ferry, made volumnious report which
was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Chandler presented memorials from citi-
zens of Michigan in favor of the confscation Of
the property the rebels and emancipation of their
slaves
The bill establishing an armed mail steamship
line from San Francisco 20 Shanghai, touching at
the Sandwich Islands and Japan, each vessel to
be commanded by Lieutenant of the navy, was
taken up.
Mr.. Sumner briefly opposed the bill as causing
expenditures not warranted during the present
Mr.. Latham favored the bill as one of real
economy, and compared our Pacific squadron
with that of Great Britain in the North Pacific,
and argued this would increase our naval strength
in those waters. He urged its vast importance
in a commercial view.
Pending a vote on the bill the hour for the
special order arrived and Mr.. Howard addressed
the Senate on the bill to confscate the property
and free the slaves of rebels.
Mr.. Fessenden opposed the bill.
Pending vote the Senate adjourned till Mon
day.
HOUSE-The House passed the bill making
further aspirations for certain civil expenditures,
including half a million for completing the west
wing of the Treasury Department
The House then considered several private
bills.
Mr.. Aldrich reported a bill providing for the
examination of claims for Indian depredations in
New Mexico.
The House went into Committee OF the Whole
on the Pacific railroad bill
The committee rose and further consideration
of the bill was postponed till Monday week
Several private bills we're passed.
The House then adjourned till Monday.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

~ Two hundred and eighty marines passed
through the city yesterday their way from
Charlestown, Massachusetts, TO man gunboats on
the Mississippi river They were under the com
mand Of Lieut.. Spicer an accomplished officer.
and they partook Of refreshments at the Morris
House. of which III. Whitmore Is proprietor. 1t
was the universal remark that these men de
meaned themselves as true soldiers should. They
were IN truth noble looking set of fellows and
will undoubtedly give good account of them
selves
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 1s.-At 3 O'Clock
this evening the Connecticut river vas Is feet
above low water mark and rapidly rising This
is within four feet four inches of the great food
of May, 1854. Such rise of the river without
rains is unparalleled.
RoxE, N. Y, April ls.-The whole Mohawk
is inundated Trains on the Central road we're
detained last night but came through to-day on
time.
ALBANY, N Y, April ls,-The river roselast
night over the docks, and partially up State
street. The damage done here Is small.
The Central railroad track is under water aor
some forty miles.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

A RkrUBLIcAS MISfsrEK's Mons OF ESsonc-
ING THE LAws-The Hon ID. W VOORHEES, hiss
been invited by the Webster Society of Franklin
College TO deliver the annual address. This hav-
ing come 70 the ears Of one OF the ministers DOW
stationed in this city he declared that che would
be in favor of egging him when he came.
Well, all we have % say IL Jet this Individual
and his cohorts, "who have stolen the livery of
heaven 20 serve the devil in try egglng Mr..
Voorhees,. and they will End that Gods green
earth will, even in Johnson county, drink the
blood Of a few Abolition fanatics. "Ouly this,
and nothing more - Frankhn Herald
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

MARION CIRCUIT CoURr.-The time of this
court has been occupied for one week in hearing
the of Scott ct al. Johnson Scott had
traded farm in this county 10 Johnson for lands
in the State of Missouri. The suit was brought
To rescind the contract account Of fraudu
lent representations made by Johnson about the
quality and value of the Missouri land The
case created considerable interest and was hoty
contested on both sides X L. and T. ID Wal
pole for the plaintiffs and Barbour Rowland and
Duncan for the defendants. The jury brought in
verdict for the plaintiffs for 81 $50.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

A GRAND REVIEW There are many gorgeous
and beautiful decorations in art, many varied
scenes of artistic taste and beautiful arrangement
that please the eye and vvfy the mind. Among
these is the New York Store. at Genns' Block.
Indianapolis. Such grand and varied assert
ment of silks. calicoes, muslns, laces, linens, and
crinoline wear generally is not to be found else
where in Indiana The Messrs. Glenn are per
feet gentlemen. have the largest dry goods store
in the State, carry on their business in system
attic order, and above ALL sell goods from ten to
twenty per cent. cheaper than you can buy them
elsewhere. When you go to Indianapolis, don't
fail to call at Glenns' Block-Frankiin Herald
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

s5S~ DR.. Jones. of Hancock county, Assistant
Surgeon attached to Bridglands cavalry was in
the city yesterday, just returned from the battle
field at Pittsburg. The Doctor speaks of the
terrible slaughter on both sides. AS a Surgeon,
the Doctors experience has been melancholy.
He patrotcally went in to perform his duties; he
did them well. But it was sorrowful to hear him
relate concerning the sufferings OF our brave and
wounded soldiers. Thank God, warm hearts
beat for them everywhere, and, thank God. such
humane, patriotic and scientific Surgeons as DR..
Jones are on our battle fields to minister to their
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

Is We have as yet seen no movement made
in the Council to fill the vacancies occasioned
by the resignation last year OF Messrs. Vande-
grift and Thompson. in the Third Ward, and Mr.
Geisendorf in the Fourth Ward. Why is thsY
Have the citizens of those wards no interest in
the city legislationg They pay their taxes-are
they not entitled TO representatives to guard their
interests? We know that the sutler of all the
Asylums-the man that brags so much of his
tomb stone fence-and his Republican compeers,
assume TO do all the legislation for the city, and
have for near year prevented two new wards
from being represented by keeping their fairly
elected Councilmen--but is all this right? Will
the ctizehs of the Third and Fourth Wards con-
time to remain inexperienced, or will they move
in the matter, and see that an election is ordered
and the vacancies filled? What say the Third
and Fourth Wards?
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

BrEcLARs AEoUT Might before last some
depre!ators broke into the rooms of Mr.. Jacob
Eldrtge. real estate agent. South Illinois street.
aud took from has safe some 500 or SsO in money
besides valuable papers We make note of
iiiis, although reSrettns the loss Of Mr. Eldridge
III ORDER that our citizens may be forwarned. Let
each man, during the decentralization which now
prevails, be prepared To protect his property.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

Mr.. Jackson. April l7.-Mt- Jackson was oc-
cupied by our troops this morning. The rebels
burned the bridges they retreated.
The Vermont cavalry dashed through the place
to prevent the enemy from burning the bridge
the creek, and captured several rebels in the
act of firing it.
Our pursuing forces are in New Market to-
night withoutopposition. Ashby and his men are
outside of the town.
Jackson re,reated towards Stanton.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19
CAUTION.

The market is full of limitations, represented TO be the
same as BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES," which are
in most productive OfpOstve injury. Many dealers
will recommend inferior preparations and lower priced
articles, aordng profit themselves Ask for and
OBTAIN only BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES,"
which by long experience have proved their value having
received the sanction Of physicians generally and tes
monials from eminent men throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES, when allowed to
dissolve slowly in the mouth, have direct influence to
the affected parts the sedative and soothing effect to the
lining ofhe windppe into the BrOnchii allays Pull
monary irritation and gives relief in Coughs Colds and
the various Throat affections which public speakers and
singers are liable. febl1-d1y 80
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From winchester.

WINCHESTER, April lT.-Yesteriay a large
boat, containing number of men and officers of
the 18th Pennsylvania regiment, swamped at
Calleman's Ferry, on the Shenandoah, drowning.
it is believed, forty or fifty men and several Off
GERS Among the latter were Adutant Teal
man, Capt. Wilson, Brigade Commissary, and
CAPT Ward.
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COMM ERcIAL.
iErTELKsEAFH.I
Cincinnati Market.


CfscISSATI. April Is
Flour very dull AID prices Irregular; sales of
any magnitude could not be made at over 50 rs
@3 80 for superfDe. and 81 for extra and fancy
brands.
Wheat dull and 2@3c lower; red S3@ssc, and
white 90d95c
Oats dull Al 2'd30c-
Whisky closed dull at lelac.
Corn dull At SIC
Rye has declined 90 50@5lc.
Barley unchanged.
Provisions quiet and unchanged.
Mess pork dull with no demand; good country
is offered at $40 and city at 80 25Cdl0 50.
Bulk sides sold at IA Csc; no buyers at over
A. &C at the close
Lard declined to IL (d7I4c and dull
Groceries remain unchanged and firm al full
prices.
Sugar sold at s14@954c.
MOlasses-Sales at Al arc.
Coffee unchanged at l9@2lc.
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THE NORTHERN INDIANA CoSFEREScE-This
body recently met at Fort Wayne. The follow
ing appointments for the indianapolis district were
made:-H. N. Barnes. p. f., indianapolis;
Roberts Chapel, j. Colclazer; North Street, to
be supplied Circuit, NJ. s. Nets. Carmel, Jno
S. McCarty; NoblesvIlle, r. ID. Spellman; Fish
ersburg, G.. w. Bowen; Perkinsvile, r. A.
Newton; Anderson, VIM. Blake; do Circuit, NJ
A league; Pendeton. G. Z. Wright; Fortvlle,
VIM. Anderson; Castleton, A. G.. McCarter;
Greenfield, Jno. Hill Quincy, Z. A. Fish.
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A WoRDro NKwsrArrn RrAprnsy--The Daily
Sentinel furnishes all the telcgraphic dispatches,
the local and general news. Those who wish TO
keep posted with the stirring events Of the times
should be supplied with It, Ii costs but twenty
i've cents Tor every two weeks, mere nominal
sum Which puts IL within reach Of all The Sen
hnei publishes only reliable news. IL does not
fool It's patrons and subscribers for the sake Of
their dimes
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- An attempt vas made to set FIRE 10 the
Office Of the Laporte Agricultural Society on the
Fair Grounds last week. a box. contain
ING ccmbustiblcs, was placed by the side of
the building, into which was placed fire The
rain. however. which was falling at the time, put
TO-. ire out
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19

- Some very pretty styles of shoes and
CATERS for ladies. MISSES aud children. have just
been received nj Glenn's Block Shoe Store, also
large lot of fne boots ties and CATERS for gen
tlemen and boys. 1t there is anything new 10 be
found. Csdy 4 Co, have il and at prices the low
est in the city. Cheap for cash is their motto.