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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

between Memphis and Union City. The road Is
m operation 70 Trenton
Reports are current IN Memphis that the fede
rails had abandoned The Tennessee river.
The lppeai says:
The Confederate loss in the battle Of shiloh
will not exceed one thousand killed and Eve hun
dred wounded. and ight hundred prisoners. IL
ascribes the defeat on Monday % whisky found
BY soldiers in the Federal eneampmen, on Sun
day night
The remains Of General Johnston lay in state
two DAYS at city hall. On the lab. they we're
placed in vault AZ the St Louis cemetery.
A New Orleans gentleman, who brought tie
Appeal reports that since the passage Of the con.
scription bill BY the rebel Congress. all males be
tween the ages Of eighteen and thirty-fve have
joined tie army. There Is no impressment; PEG
pie enter the service readily
Business is almost entirely suspended.
Three gunboAts are beng constructed AZ Mem
phis, two of which will be completed in a week
One called the Arkansas, plated with two thick
nesses of railroad iron, placed trAnsversely. Is
considered more than match for the whole FED
eral feet
Another. called the Beauregard, is wooden
boat, with thirty inches Of compressed cotton
placed between heavy timbers eighteen inches
thick. This is also considered impeneirable
They are provided with prows Ia Merimac.
Our informant reports Is 600 men near Chick
asaw Bluffs making all necessary preparations 20
provide against attack.
The burning of the city IS still being discussed.
Enormous piles of cotton. tobacco, sugar and
molasses. gathered on the levee, will be fired on
the appearance Of the Federal feet above Mem
phis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
From Fortress monroe.

FoRrRfss MoSRor, April 23--A small boat ar
rived to-day from Norfolk containing several ref
ugees. They report the Merrimac at Gosport
yard having iron shields placed over her port
holes. She was expected out again in a few
days. She was aground the last day out as was
generally supposed. There nothing said at
Norfolk about bursting gun, and IL Is doubtless
incorrect. Captain Buchanan Is said 10 be alive.
but was wounded by a grape shot in the thigh.
The steamers jamestown and Beaufort went up
james river on Friday and Yorktown on Sunday
To obtain coal. They took i'm TOW a number Of
schooners. Iron rs TO be rolled into plates at Ed
gar works.
-Four gunboats have been constructed ut Nor
folk. and four more constructing, some Of them
will be plated.
The previously reported engagement between
Burnsde's troops and Georgia regiment took
place on Saturday. The Union troops numbered
five hundred.
The rebels we're the 81 Georgia regiment. Col.
Wright The fight the canal above
Elizabeth City. The rebels lost fifteen killed and
thirty five wounded. They say that the reason
they run on being attacked was that they were
poorly equipped and lacked muskets and ammun-
ton.
Refugees who visited Richmond last week say
there are few troops there or at Norfolk, most all
having gone to Yorktown. 1900 passed through
Richmond in one day for Yorktown. u
One OF the refugees was a sailor on board the
steamer Fingal. He left Savannah on the lst Of
March and reports great CONSERVATION there. The
Fingal and other vessels in the harbor were ready
to be burned sunk.
The troops in the vicinity OF Savannah were dy-
ing in large numbers. The city might easily have
been taken at any time since the first landing At
Port ROYAL.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
Night Dispatches.
CONVERSATIONAL.
WASHINGTON. April %.

WASHINGTON, April D.
SENATE.-Mr. Trumbull presented peti-
ton from w. Jegett for defensive stand-still
policy at Yorktown 10 secure a reserve force of
$50 600 men.
Mr. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Committee,
reported a resolution in relation to the pay of
first Senators and Representatives from the State
of Minnesota, which was passed
Mr. Hale offered a resolution that the Military
Committee inquire if any Generalin the army be-
fore yorktown had exhibited himself drunk in the
face of the enemy, and if any measures had been
taken for the trial and punishment OF such Of
ficer
Mr. Hale referred to the statement Of Mr..
Morrill, in the House yesterday, and stated that
he thought il high time that some notice should
be taken OF these things. If officers thus leave
brave men TO be slaughtered like beasts, 10 pun
shment is too grea; for them.
Mr. Foster said the Senate had not taken high
ground enough. The Senate should never have
confirmed men known to have been incorporate
Ii becomes Us TO weed our garden first and cor
rect our own laxity and, he was panied 10 say,
criminality in this respect
Mr.. Foote said that the General referred to had
not been confirmed
Mr. Hale said that the Senate had not taken
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
From New York.

INV YORK, April 23.-The Post says the ru-
mors in regard to the conduct ofthe accomplished
officer Gen. ". L. Smith, at Warwick river, ap-
pear to have foundation Not only is he one
of the most temperate men in the army, but we
have the authority of private dispatch from Gen.
Mcclellan for saying that on the occasion re-
ferred to he calamity and skilfuly gained great
advantage for US, silencing the fire of battery,
which was splendidly done with little loss on our
side.
The Cunard mail steamer Asia left to day for
Liverpool taking SI57 ,226 in specie. Among the
passengers are Bishops Lynch, of Toronto, tt
mon. of Buffalo. Loughlin, of Pittsburg. Koran,
of Kingston. Mcfarland, of Hartford, Conn, and
a large number of the clergy.
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From Tennessee.

CAIRO, April ga dispatch from the feet
dated the 22d
For three days not gun has been fired, the
combatants seemingly satisfied TO save their pow
der until something can be accomplished by its
destruction
The enemy is reported to have fourteen guns
off the fort, together with the ram Manassas The
latter and seven of the former arrived on Sunday.
Holins has returned from New Orleans with
the McCrea.
The De Soto left the feet yesterday with 100
bales of cotton for Cairo, the first shipment North
since the commencement of hostilites-
Ii is reported that the Mound City hospital will
be suspended until the water subsidies The sick
and wounded there will be transferred to other
hospitals.
The steamer Tigress arrived this afternoon
from Pittsburg Laneing- Officers Of the 18th
Iowa OH board report that the water Is falling.
Their regiment has but twelve effective men left.
CHICAGO, april 23.-Tbe Timess correspond
ent from Fort Wright says:
Popes division has been ordered to reinforce
Gen. Halleck. The whole division left for up
the river day.
A special to the Tribune from Cairo, dated
the 23d says:
The Memphis Appeal of the 18th is received.
In an editorial devoted TO the needs of the Mis-
sissipp; valley il acknowledges the danger Of the
success of the Federal iotlla. and advises the
employment Of every one, black and white. to
the extent of his ability. for the defense that en-
dangers their stronghold. IL also advocates the
construction of the most approved description Of
gunboats.
The same paper Acknowledges fearful mortal
ity among Confederate officers IN the recent bat
ties and attributes il 10 the enemy's organized
bodies of sharp shooters, and advocates organizing
$; mIar bodies in the Confederate army
No demonstration had been made BY the Fede
rails on the line Of the Memphis and Ohio railroAd
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

ADDITIONAL SURGEoNs.-The following add
tiOnal assistant surgeons for Indiana regiments
now at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, have been
appointed:
6th-Dr W b. Stage of Vienna Scott county
9th-Dr. Timothy b. Cox OF Frankfort, and
DR.. j J. Avery of Lebanon
llth-Dr. II. +. Barnes of indianapolis, and
DR.. j. l. Rocker of Marion county
l5th--Dr. JAS. McWorkman of Lebanon, and
DIR. Samuel Thomas of Delphi.
l7th-Dr ii. II. Todd of Danville, and DR.. G.
4. Moss of Rensselaer,
23d-Dr. Nathaniel Field of Jacksonville and
DR. Gibbs of New Albany
2lth-Dt Posey of Petersburg
25th-Dr. X. @ Slaughter of Newburg
2Jth-Dr. L. e. Ross OF Laporie, and DR.. G
Bracket of Rochester
3lst-Dr. a. G.. Preston of Greencastle
32l-Dr. Kunkler OF Madison and Dr. Emil
Aichee of Columbus.
35tl-Dr. NJ. J. Lynch of Greencastle, and DR.
W. T. Rush of Ednburg.
36th-Dr. ID. ID. Hall of Newcastle. and Dr. Ii
NJ. Grouse of Knightstown
37th-Dr. Samuel Davis. of New Trenton
and DIR. Jefferson Helm of Rushville.
3Sth-Dr. A. J. Hay of Charlestown.
39th-Dr. James A. Carver of Nobesville.
4Oth-Dr. c. '. Jones OF Covngton.
dist (2d cavalry)-Dr ,muel Boyd Of Jack
scarborough. Wayne comfy
4Sth-Dr. Higdy of Laporte.
5lst-Dr. W. i. Parr of Joliet, 2nd DR.. A. S
Harvey of Plainfed
53d-Dr Jones of Corydor. and Dr. W. W
Slaughter.
57th-Dr. Casterlne. il. of Liberty, and DR.
Calvin West of Hagerstown.
5Sth-Dr. s. T.. Halzaman OF Bloomington.
Those who can accept are requested to notify
the Governor immediately-by telegraph If pos
sible--statng the earliest time when they can re-
port for duty in the field. They will please bring
their instruments. Transportation, commissions
and all necessary instructions will he furnished OF
their arrival here. The utmost dispatch should
be exercised, as the exigencies OF the case viii
admit of no delay.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

PORTLAND, Ne, April 23--The steamer Bo-
hemian, from Liverpool the 10Th and London
derry llth. arrived at $50 a. NJ
Ii is reported that France wishes to march
against the City of Mexico.
CoPEsHAeES. April 1.-THE Ausher Gazette
asserts, on reliable authority, that England has
succeeding in drawing Spain to her side in the
Mexican question by promise not to object
should Spain take possession of Hayu.
John Z. Heenan has gone to Paris. BE don't
intend to fight Mace or anybody.
Rumor says that the relations between Eng
land, France and Spain relative TO Mexico Il sat-
isiactory.
News generally unimportant.
The steamer W. c. Alexander, Of Savannah.
at Palmer, Ga, boarded by armed boat 3
crew from the United States corvette John. and
the master and crew were taken prisoners on
board the John. but were subsequently, released
under representations from the officer Of the
Port.
The subject of Notifications, and recent i'm
poriant experiments with 800 FOUNDER Armstrong
guns, has been further debated in Parliament.
Ministers in the House Of Lords deprecated hasty
action. and argued that experiments showed that
they ought not hastily TO depart from the system
Of f0rtifrations supplanted by floating batteries
Ii was predicted that Armstrong would sosn
produce 60c Founders TO do the same damage 1t
2,2D0 yards which his 3OO-pounder has done q
300 yards.
The Duke of Somerset admitted that the Ad-
miralty wss now prepared to proceed at once With
Capt. Coles cupola aud other plans-
The House of Commons debated Italian AZ
fairs. Palmersion believed that sooner or later
the unity Of Italy will be completed by the poe
session CT Rome.
The difficulties Of the Mexican question claim
some attention IL was rumored at Paris thas
walefeki will make special mission TO England
on the subject
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
COMM ERciAL.
tprrsLKeEArEf
Wv YonS. April %

new York Market
Nrw YoEK, April %
Flour has again advanced 5Gl0c per brl. and
rather more doing in export and home consump-
ton; sales at 81 6O64 - for superfne State;
81 95d5 10 for extra State: 81 6064 - cor
superhne Western: - 90d5 - for common 10
Deilum extra Western. market closing firm.
Whisky declining; sales at 2254 ee 231zc for
State AM Western
Wheat shade frmer: rather more export IN
qury; sales Of common 10 choice spring az : %
good winter rel State I'll -
Corn quiet; moderate business for export and
home consumption: the hrmness Of fre.ehts ma
terialiy checks transactions; sales ut 5ol aaJC
for mixei Western in store and 6Oc delivered
5ed6nc for jersey yellow
Cotiee-MTket for Rio exceedingly quiet and
there Is nothing OF moment doing
NOlasses quiet and firm.
Pork dull. bat market generally without de
cided change; sales at Sl2@l2 % for mess, 81
80 for prime mess, Sl0@l0 30 for prime
Beet rules heavy and quiet.
Lard very firm; sales at ! ls6sl4c.
Butter steady at ga l4c for Ohio and l6@2OC
for State.
Cheese very firm and in fair demand at g. ] @9c
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

sE- Michael Sullivan was yesterday brought
before United States Commissioner Rea OH a
charge of embe zzlng habiliments of war from
the United States while employed as a teamster
by the Quartermaster's Department IN this city
Several blankets with ~. ). branded on them,
a pair of blue pants. drawers. and blue overcoat
we're found secreted in Sullivsn's house. The
Commissioner, after hearing the testimony, bound
the defendant over to answer at the next tern: OF
the United States District Court. Lewis Jorinn,
Esq. appeared for the Government and Harrison
4 rishback for the prisoner.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

Tux "ISDiASAPoLIs CHORAL UsIox We
have heard il stated more than once, that the
musical taste of indianapolis is at low ebb We
deny the charge in toto. while at the same time
we do not deny that some means of vleyating the
standard OF music IN our city has been needed for
considerable time. Indianapolis is probably
the only city of 20 900 inhabitants in the United
States which Is destitute of a regular and perma-
nent musical society. We are happy to announce
To our readers that the Indianapolis Choral
Union,' the organization of which was completed
ON last evening after much careful deliberation.
bids fair to prove all that is needed in this line
IL has every appearance of a substantial organi-
zation, and We trust will be the nucleus around
which the lovers of the divine art" will never
cease TO rally Until our city shall become as
highly distinguished abroad for its music as it
now Is for It's railroads and It's general prosperity
The terms Of membership, rs we are informed
are g for gentlemen and 81 for ladies.
The following are the officers:
Presidents. +. Smith. Esq
Vice President-Charles W Stage.
ConductOr-E. @. Mayhem
Vice COnduc,Or--A. NJ Benham
Recording Secretary-E. b. Sharpe
Corresponding Secretary-Wm II. Stoneman
Treasurer-Samuel g. Hanna.
Executive Committee--R T. Rockwell, 5. +
Smith, a. NJ. Benin IN.
Examining Committee-E. G. Mayhem, A NJ
Benham.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
MILITARY ITEMS.

The Cincinnati Gazette's Cairo correspondent
SAYS: Capt White, of the Minnehaha, has just
arrived from Pittsburg. The weather Is horrible
there Ii had rained necessarily for three days,
and it is absolutely impossible 10 move Gen
Halleck says he is pushing forward as rapidly as
circumstances will permit, and is advancing his
pickets daily, moving his army by slow and easy
stages. Our informant says the rebels are fortl-
fyins CorInth vigorously Beauregard has lately
drawn large renforcementS from New Orleans,
Memphis, and the adjacent country, and when
the battle he will be able to bring into ac-
ton fully l5o,0 900 men. Ii was n nephew and
not a son of Pierre SOule who was wounded N
PittSburg. He saws the forthcoming battle will
be the bloOdiest affair of the contest and decisive
of the fate OF the Mississippi Valley. Ii victO-
rious. the Confederates will Immediately move
on Nashville. There is a decided Improvement
in the efficiency ana appearance OF the army since
Gen. Halleck assumed command Major Bel
KNAPP of the 18th Iowa has received the COl0necy
of this regiment. whose commander was killed
nj Pittsburg- Soule says that en- the night be
fore the battle the rebel forces were sufficiently
near our camp TO understand ordinary converse
ton, and remained undisturbed until Gen. Bragg
arrived with his force, aud an attack was COM
menced.
-BUELL's SrRArEGY-How THE REBELS WERE
NAwN IN AND DESTROYED "A soldier who was in
the battle of Pitt>burs, writes TO the st Louis
Democrat the following account OF Gen. Bueils
strategy in the field:
On MONDAY morning. about 10 o'clock, Gen.
Buell. executed a manenyer that reflects great
credit on him a. A commander The rebels were
advancing IN great force left and
capture our transports and supplies, when Duell
becoming aware of their intentions made prepar-
artioI,s receive them. About half a mile nom
the landing are two larye ridges running back
from the river The ridge next 10 the landing i
the highest Buell. placed battery on each OF
the ridges aud between them he placed brigade
of infantry. The troops ordered TO lie
down. He then ordered the lower battery 10 hre
on the enemy and make show of retreatlng IN
confusion a to draw the rebels On came
the rebels pell nell, yellieg at the top of their
voices Bulls Run, Bulls Run thinking.
suppose to brighten
battery. agreeably % orders. opened fire. retreat
ed and took a position IN rear of the upper bat
tery. The rebels. seeing our men retreating,
charged I'D the hill and took possession of the
battery. The rebels. in the meantime. were not
aware OF our troops being in the hollow below
them. Al this moment the signal WAS sounded.
aud the whole brigade rose TO their feet. and
poured a deadly fire of rife balls into the ranks
of tie rebels cutting them down by scores. AT
this favorable moment, also, the upper battery
poured in perfect storm of grape and canister
shot The rebels reeled and staggered like
drunken men. and at last broke and lied IN every
direction. leaving the ground strewed with dead
and dying
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

REGULAR APPoINTMESrs-Jos. NJ Whtesel
Assistant Surgeon Both regiment, rice DR. Kersey
promoted.
Henry NJ. Grouse, Assistant Surgeon 57th reg
ment, rice DIR. Brown, resigned.
The following additional Assistant Surgeon:
were appointed April %, 1862:
9th Regiment-Dr Amos Frost. of Seymour
30th--Dr. Jacob Boss, of Warsaw.
3lst-Dr. Samuel Fisher, of Greencastle anC
DIR. 5. NJ. Wright. of Terre Haute.
4ith-Dr Carr. OF Ligonier, and DIR. III. p
Ayers, of Fort WAYNE.
4Sth-Dr. Il p. Bicknell, of kendallvile.
Letters of Credit" have also been issued tC
the following Surgeons, who 90 ION their own
hook" as Surgeons ut large to Indiana regiment:
in Tennessee:
Dr. H. G. Cole, of Kokomo.
DIR. H ID. Wood, OF Angola.
Dr. ). II Charlton, of Seymour.
DIR. A. q. Preston, of Greencaste.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

- The report of the officer commanding The
32d Indiana volunteers. ut the battle OF Shiloh,
has we understand, been received by ms accl
dental Excellency. the Lieutenant and Acting
Governor He has. a yet furnished no copy
for publication. We should he glad To gratliy
our German friends in this regard ii thehypothet-
ical and Subernatorial official would permit us 10
do so The oblIque functionary, a sort OF come
by-chance in politics has however. hi own views
of things. and We, loyal citizens, are com
PEELED 10 submit to what the hybrid says and does
taking the oath of allegiance a ways and consent
inc eterna.Iy TO be circumcised
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
From Snlt Like City.

SALT LAKE CRY, April 1.-THE Legislature
Of the State of Deseret assembled m this city on
the 18th, in accordance with the proclamation OF
Gov. Young.
The Governors message was patriotic. Two
Senators have been elected.
SALT LAKE CRY. April 22-The Indians have
stolen the stock from nearly every station be
tween Laramie and Bridger. killing several men
and burning one station. They threaten the en-
tire destruction of the Overland Mail Company
property. Companies of employees are concen.
trating for the protection of their property at a
few of their stations. They have abandoned all
attempts to carry the mail for the present.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

"Costar's' Rat, Roach, &c. Exterminator.
"Costar's"
"Costar's" Bed-Bug Exteminator.
"Costar's"
"CostaT's" Electric Powder, for Insects &c.
In 25c. soc. and 81 Boxes, BOTTLES AND
FLAsKs, SO and So SIZES FOR PLANTA-
TIoNs, SHIPS, BoATs, HOTELS, &c.
CAUTTON To prevent the public from
being imposed upon by Spurious and Highly
Pernic,ous limitations, a new label has been
prepared, bearing fac-simile of the Pro-
prietors signature. Examine, each box, bot
tie or flask carefully before purchasing, and
take nothing but "COSTAR'S."
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24
SPEECHES OF
Hendricks and Voorhees,.

The speech q Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks. before ths
Democratic Convention the Eighth OF January lss2
.pd the speech Of Hon. Daniel Voorhees, in the House
Of Representatives February 20 duty Of the
era Government in is relations to the civil war ard the
objects for which IL should be prosecuted for sale
this Office Published in pamphlet Of sixteen pages, In
Guiding both speeches. Zach Is among the able
delivered on the present crisis and should be PLACED in
the hands Of every voter In the State.
The first issue having been entirely exhausted, zee
now reprntng large edition to supply the increasing
demand.
Those living on express routes must provide 10Y pre-
paying the postage, which Is one cent per copy.
Price sl per hundred. All orders promptly filled
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

Ia DKINKEEs viii find il to their advantageto
call AZ The Bates House China Tea Store. No. Ia
Illinois street. Indiana polls and inspecs the large
variety Of green and black teas just received.
heir stock Of teas embrace some twenty eight
varieties of lmperials. Young Hysons, Gunpow-
der and Oolongs. They are also receiving every
~ees fresh supplies OF the choicest teas IN the
Eastern market
Strangers visiting the city viii find 1t TO their
advantage Ia call and examine for themselves be-
fore purchasing elsew here
y. y. We are selling good family black Tea
= 6Oc per pound. Imperial at eOc. aud iouAg
II yson al 75c
Don't forget the place-Bates House China i e"
Store. No. Ii, Illinois street. 2i-dw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

~ Governor Morton, and his Assistants as
we daily send reporter to the Executive Office,
might just as well not furnish the Indiana
State Sentinel with the lists of his appointments
and other matters which he takes great pains to
have telegraphed abroad. Has the Governor no
State pridel Does he owe nothing to the large
and respectable portion of the citizens of Indiana
who daily and weekly read this newspaper lftso.
let him persist in blowing his own horn as salts
hin, hat
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

MoRrrz Bro. & Co--At No ~ W est W ash
ington street, this famous house Is IN Feceipe OF
the most ma gnihcent assortment oil sp'ihg "hd
summer clothing They are manufacturers them
selves. and their stock of manufactured goods
come directly from the manufacturers They
have constantly. in all the principal markets east
an accomplished buyer. who forwards by express
every new and elegant article. Citizens enc
stranger--gentlemen from all quarters oil Ehs
world visiting Indianapolis. call upon Moriu. pro
\ Co Mr. Sol Strauss and Mr.. W IL Eckhir'
are TIE courteous clerks AT No. 10 West W ASH
InEtCn street
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-24

FoR SALE OR Swor-A good substantial horse
suitable for buggy any other ordinary
work. perfectly sound will be either sold or
traded for a well trained riding horse that must
be warranted be perfectly sound and gerstle,
aud not more than six years old, and about 10 y,
hands high Apply at this Office. 2lif