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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNvENTioS-The Re-
pubhcans of Marion County met in convention
on Saturday at the Court House To nominate
candidates for the several offices TO be filled at
the October election. and TO express their prefer
eHce for Congress, for Common Pleas Judge, and
for Circuit and Common Pleas Prosecutors
The convention was presided over by J ID.
Howland, ESQ., and w. y. Fishback and Austin
II. Brown acted as Secretaries.
The work of the convention was cut and dried
before hand. A. the candidates designated at the
primary election were all from Centre township.
show made of desire To have one or more
from the out townships a committee was APP
pointed to wait on Mr.. Harrington and Dr. Ken
drick to ask them to decline Mr. Harrington
could not be found and DR. kendrck withdrew,
but was nominated. The following candidates
for the county were nomnated
For Senator-John L. New, of Centre.
For Representatives-John S. Harrington and
Dr. w III. kendrick, of Centre
For Treasurer-George I. Myers, of Centre.
For Recorder-Wm. j. Elliott, of Centre
For Sheriff,-Wm j H. Robinson of Centre
For Commissioner-Lev Hardesty
Chas. A. Ray was designated as the choice OF
the county for Common Pleas Judge, j c. Buff
kin for Prosecutor for the same Court, and w
W. feathers for Circuit Prosecutor.
a resolution adopted endorsing Gen. Du-
mont, and instructing for him as the Republican
candidate for Congress in the District
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

NEW YORK, August 2-The Times army
correspondence, dated the 3lst. states that two
suspicious rebel craft, probably the Merrimac and
Young America, cast anchor yesterday noon off
Turkey Bend. Several of our gunboats were
Immediately sent to that vicinity. the Monitor
making a reconnaissance, after which the gunboat
fleet, including the Gaena, Monitor. and others,
was ordered in line of battle off Light House
point.
balloon and gunboat reconnaissance above
and near Fort Powhattan. discovered no rebels or
earthwoiks in that vicinity.
branch railroad has been discovered from
the banks of James river, opposite Berkeley s
Landing, TO Petersburg.
9 p. M.-The position of the feet Is unchanged.
The rebel rams still off Turkey Bend. How
near we are to a naval battle every one can judge
for themselves
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
Southern News.

New YORK August 2.-The Newberne cor
respondent of the Herald mentions two expe-
ditions, the first to Trenton, under Colonel Lee,
comprising the 9th and 18th Massachusetts, reg
iments, Belger's Rhode Island Battery and four
companies of the Sd and eth cavalry; the
second to Polocksvilie under Col Fellows, com
prising the 18th Massachusetts and portion of
the Sd New York cavalry The few rebels at
Trenton skedaddled and at Pollocksville slight
sklrmlsh with the rebel cavalry resulted ia kill
ing two, wounding two, and some prisoners;
the object of the reconnaissance being 10 ascer-
tain the forces in the vicinity, which was accom-
plished. The expeditions returned.
Michael j. Jaivin, of the 23d Massachusetts,
was shot at in the street at Newberne: after be-
ing wounded, he shot And captured his assailant
and another. Col. Hertz had the house pulled to
the ground Saturday, and several arrests were
made. The assassin will be hung.
MEMPHIS, July s. The Bulletin of this morn.
ing has the following, from authentic sources,
among other interesting items, as to the proceed
ings of and subj ects discussed at two conferences
of all the principal rebel military leaders, held in
Richmond on the 4th and 9TH inst:
Ii is understood that they came to the concu-
sion that they must lose 10 more territory. The
defensive policy was strongly attacked, and both
Lee and Beauregard advised the invasion OF the
North at three points, namely: From Cumber
land or Williamsport into Pennsylvania; from
Louisville and Cincinnati into Indiana and Ohio;
and from Paducah and Cairo into Illinois.
1t is alleged that the following plan of opera
tons for the remainder Of the summer campaign
was agreed upon:
LIST. The immediate obstruction of James river
so as To make it impossible for Mcclellan to use
it Il means of communication with the Govern
ment and for the transportation vi reiniorcements
and army supplies.
ID. The occupation of Williamsburg, York
town and the entire Peninsula
Sd. The recovery of the whole of the territory
ofVirginia and the suppression OF the Baltimore
ami Ohio railroad
4th The recovery Of New Orleans, Memphis
and the Mississippi river and the expulsion OF the
Federal troops from Tennessee and Kentucky.
When these objects have been accomplished
Lees and Beauregard's plan was proposed:
9Th. To make the Potomac and Ohio rivers at
once their base of operations and frontier line,
and to transfer the seat of war from Virginia to
Maryland.
9th. To hurl upon Washington from Rich
mond column of 10000 troops, and by the
capture of that city the liberation of Baltimore
and the invasion of the North at the three points
named above Becoming themselves the inva
ders they hope make il necessary for to
keep at home for the defense of our cities 600,
600 troopS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
CAUTION.

The markets. full of mutations represented to be the
same as BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs," which are
productive positive injury Many dealers
will recommend inferior preparations and lower priced
articles .ng prolific themselves Ask for and
OBTAIN only BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRccHEs,' -
which by long experience have proved their value having
received the sanction of physicians generally and test
monials from eminent men throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TR0CHEs. when allowed to
dissolve slowly in the mouth have direct influence to
the affected parts: the sedatve and soothing effect to the
mucus lining fthe windppe into the Pull
monay irritation and gives relief in Coughs, Colds and
the various Throataectonsto which public speakers and
singers liable feb11-dly'62
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

The rebels fed were pursued and a slight en-
gagement ensucd on Hatchee and Forkcd Deer
rivers. A number Of rebels were captured and
the ferry bridges destroyed.
The rebel jackson At Denmark on Sstur-
day with 300 Of his cavalry
IL IS reported that viilepigue is marching on
Bolivar
johnson used portion Of the bridge across
Forked Deer river
Heavy cannonading was heard at Bolivar on
Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday the telegraph was destroyed and a
portion of the Mobile and Ohio railroad torn up
al Humboldt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
From Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA August 2-The British schoon-
er Emma. of and from Nassau, with boots and
shoes, salt, &c. was captured on the 2ith of
July, by the United States steamer Adiron-
dack
The Emma arrived off the avy yard this morn.
ing. Her Captain and crew are on board the
Adirondack i'm irons.
Nearly 1000 was subscribed 10 the vOun-
teer bounty fund this morning and il has now
reached the sum of S3l6,000 exclusive Of the
railroad subscriptions There is every prospect
of the fund reaching $500 900.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
From ucClelIanx ARMY.

HEADQUARTERs ARMY or THE PoToNAc August
six thousand troops crossed the river yester
day for the purpose of destroying the houses and
woods on the opposite side which had afforded
protection TO the rebels. Everything in the shape
of dwelling burned. This was the point
where the rebels shelled our shipping and en-
campment. The affair was successfully accom-
plished without the loss OF a man.
The gunooats this morning engaged in
Smelling the shores and houses down the river.
Five men were killed by the enemy's shells
night before last and two wounded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

|. - On Friday afternoon last a dispatch was
received from Gen. Downey, asking the citizens
to turn out to the number of about fifty, and
march to Burlington, Kentucky, twelve miles
back from the river. The alarm once
sounded, the bells rung and the Captains of the
several ward companies commenced drumming
up for recruits. In less than two hours one
hundred ana ten were armed, in line and ready to
start for the sacred soil. Everything being re Idy
the entire force, accompanied by provisions and
baggage wagons, and surgeon. under command
OF Col. Spooner, assisted by Capita II Farquhar.
left the opposite side of the river for the battle
ground. They arrived at Burlington about /
O'Clock at night and were quarterei in the Court
House. In the morning it was found that the
Secessionists or Southern sympathisers were not
quite so threatening anticipated, and the en-
tire force except twenty-five who were requested
by the Provost Marshal to remain, returned
Register.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

The NEGRO ELEMEyT.-As yet we have had
no disturbance with colored population, and
we sincerely hope we shall not have. A MAORI
ty of them acted prudently at their receut cele
bratou. A few got up into the abstract re-
gions aud acted the fool, but were suffered to
pass on. We publish the communication below
from "A highly respectable source, with a hope
that il will serve as warning to the class OF
darkies who presume too much on the Importance
of their at this time:
INDIANAPOLIS, August LIST, 1862
EDITOR SENTINEL: In order TO illustrate the
downright impudence of some of our colored
population, wish To relate little circumstance
which occurred during the return OF the colored
to-day
AS several of these individuals were passing by
the residence OF Mr.. Joel Roberts. highly
respectable citizen, they halted him and asked
him. in an impudent manner, whether h had
an whisky. When he replied civily that he had
not. they replied to him in this wise: Ii you have
no whisky, go TO HI, Cd d-n you. 1t is
well for these important gentry that Mr.. Roberts
was not well at the time. he having just recover
ed from severe attack OF fever; tor sure as
they have III existence, they would have suffered
severely for their impudence. Mr.. Roberts is
prepared to meet such insults in "A proper manner
in future. Let this be warning to these indi-
, vduals, and all others in this community, t.
avoid insulting respectable tchde men, my
word for IL, the time Is not far distant when In.
danapolis and vicinity will be hot place fol-
them. A UNION Man.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
A Mistake.

The impression appears to prevail among many Dem
ocrats Job Office connected with the SEN
TIyEL office. This il mistake. There is no Office in
the city that so well prepared do all kinds of BOOK
AID JOB PRINTING Except large bin posters),
and we will feel under obligations to all Democrats
only in the city, but in the State any work they
send office. We have public patronage to de-
pend on to aid the paper-we ask the party aid with
their work. far they We can do good work
and ON as good terms as any other Office
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
From Cairo.

CAIRO. August l.-Advices have been received
BY Gen Strong from Bloomfield. Missouri, that
about 100 OF Colman's men were surrounded in
that town by some 600 rebels; that sharp fight
was going on, and that our troops thought they
would sustain themselves until reinforcements.
which have been sent to Cape Girardeau. could
reach them.
Letters from a rebel captured at Corinth on
the 18th, indicates rebel movement on Chstta-
nooga and Nashville
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
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tributed In thsey This enables readers Al Assistance
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

MEETING AT THE CIRcLE-Gov. Wright spoke
on Saturday night at the Circle TO a small crowd.
considering the position and fame of the speaker
There was about one half the number assembled
that attended the war meeting at the same place.
when Judge Hughes bored his audience with a
political and Jesuitcal TRADE We thought Gov.
WriSht's speech sounded more like an election
eering than recruiting document, and that ha
had more anxiety TO get votes into the Republi-
can ballot boxes than to get soldiers into the
Union army. IL may be it is only way the
has
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
COM NJ ERclAL.


CIscISSArr, Aug. ,.
Nothing doing in -four.
Wheat &c lower: sales red at s4@7sc. white
e569Oc
Corn firmer, &c.
Oats 42c
Rye 5065lc.
A lot OF new oats sold at &c: the quality was
poor
New barley is in demand at 75c.
Whisky advanced to 27c; good demand
No change ia provisions
Gold l3@l31Is; silver sac; Demand Notes 4
exchange dali At "a dis and par.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

The cavalry company tor this district Is
full and in camp. Captain Shuler was the main
smoke in the recruiting wheel, and deserves great
credit for his energy and activity. An election
of officers WAS held on Friday which resulted in
the election OF l.. 5 Shuler, of Hendricks county,
for Captain; Sylvanus Barnard, OF Morgan list
Lieutenant: Upton J b. Hammond. of Marion
2d Lieutenant. and Albert j. Morley, OF Maroon
"a Lieutenant
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

s5S Major Geaeral Wallace. accompanied by
the members of his staff, visited the camp of the
10th regiment yesterday. The General was
careful to impress upon the officers and men the
absolute necessity of strict attention TO the
police of the camp and above all TO care in the
kitchen culinary department. More men are
disabled and rendered worthless TO our army by
half boiled beans and other slovenly cooking,
than by the bullets of the enemy. The visit OF
Gen. Wallace and his pleasant intercourse with
the men, Was "A source OF pleasure TO them and to
him The universal wish of the 10Th Is to serve
under him.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

QUINCY, Ill. August about $50 rebels
under Dunn attacked Canton, Missouri, sixteen
miles north of this place, last night
They shot VIM. Carigy in order TO get some
rifles stored in his warehouse. He is not ex-
pected To live They then took the rifles. plum
dered the store of what they wanted and left.
The amount of damage done has not been as
certained
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

WASHINGTON. August 3.-It is said. IA well in
formed circles, that prompt and decisive action
is to be taken in the prosecution of the war.
perfect agreement exists between the Generals
and the Executive Government This is asserted
as the certain policy OF the Administration.
The Bank Note Company say they will have
new bank note stamps ready in August
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
Night Dispatches.
Southern NeWs.

MEMPHIS, July 3l.-The gunboat Carondelet
arrived yesterday from Vicksburg but brings no
later news.
Several gentlemen from Brownsville arrived
last evening bringing some particulars of a rebel
raid under Faulkner on that place on Friday last
Every nan there buying cotton was taken pris-
oner and S420. 900 taken from them -Four hun
dred bales of cotton were burnt. Five hundred
Federal cavalry arrived the same evening. The
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

HE,LrH or PRISONERS We are informed by
DIR. Jamison that sickness among the rebel pris
oners at Camp Morton has been increasing rapid
lv within the last week. Dysentery and levers
are the prevailing diseases The health oil the
guards is improving. There are but two OF three
light cases among them.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

sETo THE NEW Gus OF
BOTH SEXES. Retired Clergyman having
been restored health n fe~ days, after years
OF suffering willing assist others By sending
treel on the receipt Of postpaid directed envelope
copy Of the prescription used. Direct 10
Rev JOHN NJ DAGSALGs
Jes-d&wsn 1ss Fulton street, Brooklyn, -. Y.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

FORTRESS MONROE, August 1.-The steamer
Georgia, with two hundred released rebels, has
arrived here.
The mail steamers between here and Harri-
sons Landing, go up the river every trip loaded
with soldiers of different regiments returning to
duty. Some are new recruits.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

cB-The Rev. Mr.. Layton. late Chaplain OF
the 9th Indiana. n ade war speech in Richmond
on Monday last The Jefersonian says II was
patriotic effort vel calculated to rouse all classes
TO fiy to the standard of their country III Its hour
of perrin striking contrast TO AN effort made by
a Rev Hobbs, who spoke just before him Lay
tons appeal was TO the patriotism of the people
the promptngs of a patriotic heart, the language
of Hobbs mean, demagogual effort, the out
gushings of a narrow minded bigot and fanatic. y
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

The Editor OF the Indiana IoiksJtaH has printed in
German the speech Of Hon. d. W. VOORHEES, upon the
Financial Policy and Frauds Of the Administration
makes pamphlet Of "a pages, printed in large clear
type and will be furnished 81 per 100 copies Let the
Germans Of Indiana be well supplied with this valuable
speech. All orders accompanied with the cash will b
promptly attended to. Address,
JULIUS BoETTICHER. indianapolis.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

EXCHANGE or PRIsoNERs-We learn that
dispatch was received by Col Rose ON Friday
from Col Hoffman, directing the rolls OF the
prisoners at Camp Morton TO be made out pre-
paratory to an exchange 1t is supposed all
thincs Will be i'm readiness i'm a day or two, and
the prisoners will be forwarded to the rebel lines
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04


MEssRs- EDiToRs:-Allow me to call the atten-
ton of the coming Democratic County Conven-
ton to the name Of Doctor Croydon. of South
port. as gentleman in every way well fitted TO
represent this county in the next legislature. The
Doctor il a sound and reliable Union Democrat
and his nomination would be exceedingly graft
flying 70 the Democracy OF Perry township.
dAw A VOTER
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN

HEREBY give notice that am the owner OF te rat
\ ent for d. : wagouer's Improvement IN FIGURING
Mills for the State Of Indiana; aud that al Ma
ng vending or using any Machine operating on the pri-
ciple wv Improvement a. SET iorth IN tue
said Patent, dated September %, $50. or IN the REISSUES
~ the same dated respectively March l3, ls6o AM FEB
ruary 3 lssl unless by the written authority OF nAN,c
Wagner infringing upon my rights, and VIII DC ne'a
liable for damages prosecuted according 70 law
WM ~. ALWARD,
Office residence Bates House, Indianapolis ina.
July 81, lssa. sng'-oim
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

eH Among the released sick aud wounded
prisoners sent from Richmond On the 18th of j u
iy were Marion Baker and James Dixon, OF com
pany G, Doth Indiana, and II McNally, company
F. same regiment
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

rT-D NJ Jones and X. +. Craig, of New
port, have raised company in Vermiion county
for the list regiment. They held meetings IN
various parts of the county in regular camp
meeting style. and thoroughly awakened the
people to the importance of instant action.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

SPRTNGFIELD, o., August "a fire occurred al
the Logonda Agricultural Works last night, b,
which the building used as an engine house b,
Warder a Child was entirely destroyed. Loss
about 81 800 Covered by insurance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

~ Capt Merrill's company numbers eighty
FIVE men. The officers are. Samuel Merrill. Cap
tain: James t Matock. First Lieutenant; Owen
A. Bartholomew. ID Lieutenant, and Thomas
Campbel Orderly Sergeant
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04
BROWN * SLOAN,
(LATE X. BRowNING,)
HD h IL e. o. - - II, - :,

% West Washington Street, indianapolis,
large and well selected stock Of Drugs,
Medicines Chemicals, Paints Oil, yarnishes, Dye
StufIs, Glassware. Window Glass, Brushes,
Cigars Tobacco Spices, Perfumery,
Fancy and Toilet Articles,
Coal Oil and Lamps,
Patent Medicines,
and all articles complete the stock Of Druggist As
purchase principally for cash direct from the import
and manufacturers and being DESTROYS to retain the
reputation which our house has ever enjoyed Of selling
good FRESH drtice great is taken the selection
Of Drugs in reference their purity Our facilities
such that feel confident Offer In pnre and
aduerated articles strong inducements other
Western house.
All orders will receive the personal attention Of one
of the firm Great taken in the dispensing of phyi
clans prescriptions and family recipes from strictly
articles and feel confident render satisfaction
in the prices and quality of goods
BROWNING a SLOAN.
- West Washington street.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

DIR. T. W. Fry, the chief surgeon of Gen
Wallace's division. is spending short leave OF
absence in Lafayette. using the artesan water
for the benefit OF his health.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

On the Public Debt, Liability and Expenditures. deliv
cred of Representatives the Both OF june
1862 Is published in pamphlet of pages. Price
s0 cents perI 100 copies.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-04

10 The two companies who passed through
here on Friday night, for the border were raised
in twenty four hours.