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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
From washington.

WASHINGTON, August IA special to the
Tribune says:
Col. Corcoran saws Gen. Prince, taken prisoner
in the recent battle beyond Culpepper. is kept in
prison over dead house. and all the officers cap
tured from POpes command are shamefully and
tyrannically treated.
Ii is rumored that CoIcoran will be made a
Brigadier General to morrow.
Thurlow Weed sails for Europe on important
service for the Government next week.
A private correspondent from London states
that Mr.. Slidell has arrived in that city and
already had several interviews with Mr. Mason
for the purpose of deciding what the best
step TO take to hasten the recognition of the
Southern Coniederacy, which seems TO have been
of late an object of great indifference TO the
English Cabinet. 1t Is said the two rebels have
agreed to address a note 10 all the European Cab
inets demanding recognition of the Southern
Confederacy not in the name Of an abstract prin
ciple Of rights, not even in virtue Of its manDess
in maintaining its Independence. but in the name
of their legally asserted rights, of the rights upon
which foreign nations have acted toward countries
situated as the South is at the present time.
The Hersld's special says:
Mr. Dennis, OF Indiana, visited the hospitals nj
Alexandria to-day and found the 1ndianians
wounded in the battle of Cedar Mountain all do
ing we'll.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
Night Dispatches.


WASHINGTON, Aug. le.-Cassius NJ. Clay is
to be assigned to very important command
west of the Mississippi.
Col Corcoran, together with Col. Wilcox and
others, will dine with the President to-day.
The republication of the order for consoda
ting the corps of Fremont, Mcdowell and Banks
under the command Of Gen Pope is supposed to
be intended to define the command of Gen. Nc
Dowel
General Order No. / states
First, Hereafter no appointments Of Major
General or Brgadier General will be given ex
cept to officers of the regular army for mcrtori
distinguished service during the war. or
volunteer officers, who, by some successful
achievement in the field shall have displayed
military ability required for the duties of gen
eral officer.
Second, No appointment TO such grade will be
issued by the War Department till an examina-
ton is made TO ascertain if there are any charges
or evidence against the character, conduct or at
ness of the appontee and if there should be any
such charges evidence. special report OF the
same will be made to the President.
By order of the Secretary of War.
T.. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
The Russian Legation at Washington is in re.
ceipt OF news OF the early arrival of the Emperor
of Russia's second son in the United States.
This visit is said to take place in answer TO an
invitation recently made 10y Mr.. Cameron, our
Minister, 10 the Russian Emperor.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

FARTHER PoIST. August lo.-The steamer
Anglo Saxon from Liverpool, via Londonderry
the 9Th, passed here for Quebec this morning.
BY the Anglo Saxon We have Londonderry
dispatches of the eth inst. which failed at Cape
Race.
The Queens speech has the following para
graph in relation to America. in addition to the
oen already tclegraphed;
Her Majesty has given ready assent TO the 60
ing into effect of the treaty With us Tor the sup
preston Of the slave trade and trust that the CO.
operation OF the United States navy with her
own may go far to extinguish the desolating
curse for which the treaty is designed.
In the House of Commons prior TO the deliv-
ery of the Queens speech Lord Palmerston, IN
reply to Inquiries by Mr. Fitzgerald in relation to
affairs in Bahamian waters. pointed out that
Great Britains interest in maintaining beligerent
rights at sea could not interfere unless the belig-
erent was abused. Presentations were being made
TO the United States TO prevent the practice OF
requiring bonds for goods shipped from New
TO Nassau
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

* The war excitement absorbs all classes
here We have nothing but the hurry and bu-tIe
Of active preparation to notice. Troops are con-
stantly arriving and departing. army stores and
ammunition are being freely shipped, but 20 keep
the exact run Of what Is going on in detail would
be a task to Us. and would probably be uninter-
esting TO our readers. II is sufficient 20 say that
the first regiments are being sent Oft as fast as
the psymasters can fork over the advance and
the mastering officers the bounty and transporta-
ton can be obtained. Two regiments were to
leave last night, and others will follow in rapid
succession.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
;sYrsLssRAPH.
new YORK Market.

NEW YoRK, Aug. Is.
Flour market opened dull and closed shade
easier; sales at 81 e5@5 for supertne State.
81 2Od5 80 for extra State: 81 e5Cd5 90 for su.
perfine Western; S. 2o@5 40 for common to
medium extra Western; IS 45@5 % for common
to good shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio;
and So 65d6 % for trade brands, market closing
dull aud no buyers at outside quotations
Canadian -four rules quiet without important
change; sales at So 20(d5 30.
Rye -four continues quiet at 50 75@4 %;
sales small
Corn in moderate request for export and home
consumption, but without decided change in
price; sales at 59M60c for old mixed Western
53d57c for Eastern; aud Ala 52c for unsound
Whisky frmer at 80 p "a 33c.
In wheat there is fine business doing and the
market is without material change; holders dis
posed to realize; Chicago spring 81 Is; Mwau-
kee club 81 l7@l "a amber Iowa 81 22al %;
winter red Western 81 29Gl 30; white Michigan
81 A.; and choice new white 81 So; amber Iowa
81 %, part to arrive; ameer Green Bay 81 GOA
l p; white Indiana 81 IS; amber Michigan
81 AZ; new red Indiana 81 25@l 80; new am
Der Kentucky 81 81.
Rye quiet and steady.
Barley dull and nominal
There is better business doing in pork: price.
are tirmer; the increased inquiry By the Govern.
ment has impaired more cheerful tone to the
market; Sll 271.@ll 50 for mess, closing IA,
the latter price; Sll@ll % for prime mess
Sll 30 for clear; IS $4,000 for prime
Beef a little more active but without change
in prices; sales at 50 5Od7 for prime; 5000 Il
for mess; Sl3@I4 81 for extra mess.
Prime mess beef and beef hams are dull and
unchanged.
Cut meats in fair demand and firm: 81 (64c
for shoulders and 5l5@6c for sides
Bacon sides steady at $50; no sales of any
importance.
Lard dull at S24@934c.
Butter selling at l0@l5e for Ohio, and $50
l7lsc for State.
Cheese firm at 4@Slsc.
| Money abundant and rates easy; 3@4 per cent
on call and las for prime paper.
Sterling exchange firm at 81 27@l 271a
bankers bills
American gold opened firm at l5l1 and CLOSED
steady at l5@l5ls. California gold quiet anc
nominal.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

ursLsssAra.
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Aug IL.
Flour unchanged aud steady at close: sales OF
supeE.ine at Sid4 10; extra 81 1904 20; family
81 30@i 40. and fancy 81 50(d4 rs.
Wheat very dull and prices nominal; red did
not bring over 81 80 and white 81 90.
Oats firm at 42c.
Rye dull at soc.
Whisky 26lac, and in good demand
Corn ia good demand at 33c
Nothing new in provisions; mess pork sold at
80 80.
There IS good demand for bulk and bacon
shoulders for army contracts; 3lAc is the rate
offered for them in bulk. and sac packed and
smoked. they are held 11S@14c higher
Groceries quiet.
Lard j. in good demand.
Gold advanced to lac; demand notes to 81.
premium; silver unchanged and steady at &c
premium: exchange par
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
FrOm Leaveuworth.

LEAvENwoRTH, August ls-Owing TO the
presence of large body of rebels in jackson
county, Missouri, and neighborhood and a threat
ened attack OH Kansas city, the Provost Marshal
of this city, acting under orders from headquar-
tiers Of the Department of Kansas, has ordered
the citizens TO enroll and arm themselves for mil
itary duty. Any one failing to do so will be ar
rested.
Business is mostly suspended and it is thought
there will be general compliance with the or
der.
The Federal troops to-day, comprising the In
dian expedition, with the exception of three lndi
ana regiments, are supposed to be at Fort Scott
or marching north from there
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
From, New York.

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Daniel Webster
arrived with sick and wounded from Harrison s
Landing. Among them are Austin Harley, 9Th
Ill. cavalry; W. E. Jacobs and James Howarth.
10th Mich; Allen r LONG. 18Th Ind; George
Adams, 9Th H.; Abraham Haynes, sth Ill. cav
airy; J. 7. Davis, 39th H.; James Hayes. 9th
Ohio; @ ]. Black and William Adamson. 9th
Ohio; Elijah Davis do; David Van Stet, 9Th
Ind; VIM. Boots oth Ill. cavalry; II. ". Walk
er, do; Pat Mckennon, 9th Ohio; Peter Bow
ditch, sth III. cavalry.
Archbishop Hughes delivered most patriotic
sermon yesterday in st. Patrick's Cathedral.
After reciting his course of action in Europe, he
called upon the whole North to come out in its
strength, for volunteering to continue. and for a
draft to be made. He said 300. 900 men were
not enough. Call out 300 900 more The peo-
pie should insist upon being drafted. and brin
this unnatural strife to close by the strength OF
might alone.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

CuLPEPrER. Aug. l6.-The Tribunes special
says:
The enemy appeared in force upon the south
bank Of the Rapidan Yesterday. This morning
at sunrise he drove in our pickets to within half
a mile OF General Sigel's headquarters
Major Keeps. who occupies in front, mounted
bis battalion and advanced with two guns to
meet the enemy, although the enemy crossed
with two regiments of cavalry and advanced
boldly. he fell back precipitately upon the ap-
psoach of Major Keeps, TO the south bank of the
Rapidan, where he was supported by infantry
and artillery
As Major Keeps approached the river the
enemy opened artillery upon him and held him
there. Both parties remain facing each other. and
il is thought the passage of the Rapidan will be
obstnately contested
In the skirmishing we lost one Lieutenant and
FIVE priyates of the LIST Virginia cavalry.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

UY virtue OF an order q the Court q Common Pleas
Id Of Marion County Indiana, made 81 ifs June term.
lss2 will administrator Of the estate % sAmn< A
Edgar. deceased, Saturday, the I'D day 81 August
Iss2 al the hour 81 O'Clock n. the Court House
door, IN the City of Indianapolis. - ~ Pubic Auctiou
the following described Real Estst<. VIA, Lot nunbsr
el seventeen l7, and sghts~n usl 10 oai block
number hundred and sevsnfy-oDe (lsD. In Prau's
Addition the City Of IDdsnspois. according 70 The
corded plat Of sad Subdvsion recorded IN the h<corers
once Marion County. 1rdsns, IN Record No 8. p g.
subject third interest Il the widow therein
Term Of sAe-One- o the purrhase money IN six
months. onethrd IN twelve months. and the remainder
In eighteen months from Date 81 sale The purchaser
with good freehold security payable With
teres and without any relief whatever rom valuation or
apprAisement laws certificate wi b given 20 the pur
chaser which will enfite him 20 deed. eeunrmstiou
Of sale by The coart and payment 81 the psreha<s-
money. Gkuk6k xcoCAT.
iy2i-~sw Administrator q = A. Edgar, dsSss.e6.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

sB Captain Tilbery Reed brought in com
pany from Hendricks county for the 18th regi-
ment on Saturday evening. The men are all
farmers-owners and tIers OF the soil. many of
them men OF wealth and men of character and
standing at home. This is the class that our vol.
unteer force is largely composed of Hendricks
county. we learn, has furnished about fourteen
hundred men for the war; and she has had but one
field officer, Lieut. Col Burgess Wewoud sue-
gest the name of Captain Reed for promotion TO
a regimer.tal Office. "a one eminently worthy to
receive such a faver.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

APPoSrMESTs.-The following appointments
were maue Yesterday:
o5th regiment, Francis G. Campbell, Adju
tant
65th. Thomas Johnston, Lieutenant Colonel;
Thos g. Brown, Major; Halbut g. Dennis, Ad-
jutart.
18th, James J. Rocker, 2nd Assistant Sur
geon.
eyth, Il Collins, Quartermaster
66th, Roger Martin Lieutenant Colonel. -
9Th. Frank Emerson, Lieutenant Colonel.
18th. Reuben Williams, Lieutenant Colonel
5. ID. Kemp,on. Major; Vim. Lomax, Surgeon;
n. Y. Howard. Assistant Surgeon.
9th. John NJ Orr. Major; G +. Chuttenden.
Surgeon; George g. Odiorne, LIST Assistant Sur
gcOn.
18th. John II Thomas. 81 Assistant Surgeon
list, Melville G. Tapping, Lieutenant Colonel
William Conklin. Major; q. b. SpOtswood. Sur
geon.
18th, John Il Larkin 81 Assistant Surgeon.
e6th. Z i. ROdman, Adjutant
soth, Ira Rupert QuarLermaster.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

Tar NV YoRx SrosE.-The crowds visiting
the CITY ON army matters do not fail TO call at the
New York Store before leaving for home TO make
needfuI purchases at the great dry goods mart.
The stock j. always full, no matter bow great the
rush. and il is so will known that money is saved
by purchasing there that ladies and heads offam-
lies think that il does not pay TO come 70 Indian
apolis unless they give the Glenns cali And
they are right Money saved is money gained.
and money is always saved by purchasing ct the
New York Store
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

RARRISONs LANDING EvACUATED!I
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

MEMPHIS. Aug. l5.-Reports from White river
saw General HoSey's division had fight Monday
near Clarendon, Arkansas. The Federal force
consisted of six regiments infantry, and the rebel
force eight regiments cavalry and part of Hind
mans brigade The battle ragged hercely for
some time with destructive effect on both sides,
and resulted in the defeat Of the rebels and the
capture of 700 prisoners.
No further particulars.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
Prom Fortress monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug l6.-Among the sick
and wounded arrived here to day are Lieutenant
A. W. Wheeler, 3lst Illinois, and Lieutenant II
ID. Hallup, 9Th Illinois.
One hundred rebel cavalry drove in the Union
pickets last night at Suffolk, and some little ex-
element prevails there to day account of it.
The transports with the disabled soldiers have
all passed down the road except few now at this
MIA
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

LOUISVILLE, August lS.-Rumors apparently
well founded indicate the occupation of several
new points in Kentucky by rebel guerrilas, who
exhibit great activity. Names of places and the
number of forces withheld by order of military
authorities.
There is considerable excitement in the city
from these rumors.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

terprising ice dealers of the Northwest has, az
he nsuucts us 10 announce. an abundance of ice
for home consumption. and also plenty for for
eign trade. All orders from dealers abroad will
be promptly filed Mr. Bntsch's residence is
South street. No. a.. where all orders may be
left. Communications through the PostofIice
promptly attended TO.
The quality Of Mr.. Butsch's ice is unequalled and
from the quantity he has on hand. he can supply
all customers at home and abroad. I5-dlm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO THE NERy OF
BOTH SEXES. 4 Retired Clergyman having
been restored health Ia few days, after many years
Of Suffering i willing assist others by sending
lfree the receipt Of postpaid directed envelope,
copy Of the prescription used. Direct to
Rev. JOHN NJ. DAGSALL,
jes-d&w4m is6 Fulton street, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19
From Nashville.

NASHVILLE, August lS.-Eighty guerrilas from
Meade county on their way to join Morgan's band
were attacked near Marnet's Corners by thirty
four Home Guards. One Captain was killed and
all the guerrillas captured.
Gen. Nelson is here.
The trains are running through Oh the Chat
tanOoga road
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

HARRISBURG, August lS.-Two or three regi-
ments are now daily transported to the seat OF
war. 49,
The Governor has accepted four additional
regiments from Philadelphia.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

FoRrREss MosRoE, August l6.-The Union
troops evacuated Harrison's Landing this morn
ing about 5 o'clock. and about the same hour
Gen. McClellan's advance arrived At Williams
burg The public property was all removed in
safety, aud all is qriet
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

ANOTHER CoxpASY ron THE WAR.-John
Horniday is authorized. as Captain and recruiting
officer 10 raise an infantry company for the war:
however few or many volunteers lie may get they
will be received A part have already been re.
celved Only able bodied. intelligent and TEN
perate men wanted See John Hornday, re
cruiting, officer, at Augusta.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

sE- The ubiquitous Morgan il IS said has al
ready visited the camp OF the 10Th regiment in
Kentucky in disguise He made himself very
agreeable and OF course inspected the men closely
be was recognized by lady in Bowling Green
who told who he was after he was well outside OF
the line.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

Ice, IoE.-The greatest luxury in warm wealth
er j. ice Without il how could We endure the
heated termy Blessed be the man that invented
ice--ice la summer. Mr.. Geo. " Pitts, on Yer
mont street, has the incest, cleanest and most
transparent ice which he delivers each morning
TO his customers. Call ON Mr.. Pitts and be will
keen YOU cool.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

~ Two soldiers were arrested yesterday at
the Union Depot deserters from Buell's army
The men stated they we're from Ohio, and being
refused furloughs had concluded TO go home and
see their friends for few days their own
hook They will be sent back to their regiment.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

TRENTON, n. J Aug. lo.-Gov. Alden has
issued proclamation appointing commissioner
and surgeon for each county, to superintend the
drafting and TO facilitate the raising OF the quota
of the State
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

tyrone hundred and twenty eight soldiers
belonging to the 2Sth Kentucky regiment. who
were taken by Morgan at Gallatin and paroled,
arrived here last night They we're quariered at
the Union Depot. They will probably go to
Camp Chase 10 morrow.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

~ The cavalry company raised in Madison
for the 77th regiment 18th cavalry is Differed as
follows
Captain Josiah Hartley lst Lieutenant. Van
skite; ID Sen. Lieutenant. Cunningham; I'd Jr.
Lieutenant, J. J. Phillips.
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From Lexington.

LEXINGTON, August lS.-We learn by couri-
er that force of rebel cavalry, perhaps 1900,
made their appearance to-day at Richmond, twen-
ty- FIVE miles from here. They are supposed to
be the advance of the large force at London and
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

~ Col II. b. Darlington. of the 18th regu-
ular infantry. has succeeded Col. Smonson as
Commandant of the post and mastering Office at
this place. Col Simonson has been relieved 1T
bis own request.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

q Two companies OF cavalry. those of
Captains Shnler and Earlywne left last evening
for Louisville Captain Platters's company LETT
. day or two ago This makes three companies
of The 4th cavalry that have lett for the seat of
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-19

- Captain Thomas Essex has raised com
pany in Bartholomew county. every man Of which
Is n Democrat The Captain is of that persuasion
him
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