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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
Night Report.
THE PEACE PROPOSITIONS.
WILL
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
sUFFERINGs OF THE FRENCH TROOPS.
The Activity Of the Mexicans.
LATEST WAR NEWS
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
w EST FER n VIR MA
ADMITTED.
The Activity Of the Mexicans.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, December 10. Wesley Green,
who furnished the Chicago Times some reported
peace propositions from jeff. Davis To President
Lincoln, is an imposter. he came to Washing
ton TO see President Lincoln. who ascertained
that there no ground for mis- nonsensical
statements.
The Navy Department has information that
the United States steamer Montgomery the
Goth captured the rebel sloop W. L. Chester with
a cargo of cotton while attempting TO evade the
blockade of Mobile.
On inquiry it was ascertained that man
calling himself J. Wesley Green, and protesting
10 reside at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, called on
the President some time IN November, and sta
tel 10 him that he had an interview with JEFF
Davis on the last day of October, and also related
certain statements which he said JEFF Davis had
made to him upon the occasion The President
however became satisfied that Green had not
seen Davis nj all, and the entire story a very
shallow attempt at deception. JEFF. Davis can
redeem his character, if he will BY verifying bis
statement.
The President. Monday, submitted mes
sage to Gen Sibley ordering the execution Of
thirty nine of the Minnesota Indians on the 18th
inst These form only that class of the criminals
who melted the Indians concerned in the mas
sacre of families or in other brutal outrages.
The Executive decision was based on the record
of evidence furnished to him.
Gen. Sibley has been instructed 10 await in
structions respecting the remainder Of the con.
,icied savages
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
FROM Warrington.

wAsHINGrox Dec. AT meeting of Ind
ana Congressional delegation tonight it was
resolved that the delegation would make effort
to press the claims of any Indiana candidate as
successor to the present Secretary of the Interior
1t is now stated positively that the President
has sent forward order directing that 80 of the
condemned Minnesota Indians specifically named
be hanged on the 9Th inst
Burnside, to whom Slgel's request for Court
of Inquiry was made, writes as follows to Sigel:
with your movements since my connection
with this army ! am well acquainted. | take
pleasure in bearing testimony to the zeal eficien-
CIV and military skill displayed by yourself and
your officers in the management of your force,
and the fruitful "Reminiscences you have
dir scted
Brig Gen. Dana is one of the newly made
Major Generals.
Gen. Franklin had an interview to day with
the Secretary of War and Gen. Halleck in rela
ton, it is sad 10 the apportionment of troops in
several grand divisions, aud will to- morrow re-
turn to his command
We learn from Fairfax Court house that cur
scouts report general evacuation, bv the rebels,
of Thoroughfare Gap and all the surrounding
country.
The revenue bill published this morning was
not reported by the Committee of Ways and
Means yesterday, as enormously stated. but was
simply submitted by Mr. Stevens, as an individ-
ual, on call of the House. Neither the Secre-
tary of the Treasury nor the Committee on Ways
and Means were consulted in regard to il.
In the Court of Inquiry IN the case of Mellow
ell, Mcclellan testified that he received at the
hands o. Mcdowell the fullest and most cordial
cooperation in the preparations for the Peninsu
lar campaign. 81 know nothing personally OF
McDowell's conduct while in command of the
Department of the Rappahanock, except that
received two kilograms from him about the 10Th
of Nav. the first informing me thai he would
move to my assistance by certain date; and the
second that unlocked for circumstances had
caused a delay OF few days. do not know
officially, but have reason to be morally certain,
that his failure TO advance to my assistance at
that time owing to circumstances beyond his
control
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

SKw YoRK December Ia letter from Gov.
Hawkhurst TO the Washington Republican saws
that tive reported theft of Waslsiagtou's will Is
eAnard. aud that the viii Is IN safe hands in Gull
pepper county, Va and will appear when the war
Is over. He y said 10 be a Trustworthy MAJ.
The steamer Eagle. from Havana the 9th,
Nth late adyces from Mexico. arrived this even
ing
The position of the French at Vera Cruz and
0rzaba Is represented TO be very critical. having
fodder for shsiF cattle nor fresh fool for their
troops, who suffer from dyseniery.
The force iron Jalepo had been cut off from
supplies froEI Vera Cruz by the Mexicans retak-
in PueFite. part Of which had been DESTROYED.
he NeKicsRs we're actively fortifynr Puebla
aad the City OF Mexico. and the road between
them, aud announce their determination b food
tie valley by opening tie sluices ami - king
d.Wn the walls ct the lakes. rendering the City
OF Mexico impossible 10 bc reached, except by
turnpike vhich vii lie defended
The new Captain General oG Cuba was daily
expected nj Havana.
Six Of the crew of the rebel steamer Califor-
MA, wrecked near Syral, arrived nj Havana.
The gunboats Octorora and Sonora, with Ad-
mral Wilkes, we're at Havana.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sS-sINGER & co.'s LETTER LAP

sE-SINGER cos LETTER "A"FAM-
lily SEWING MACHINE, with all the recent improve
ment<. is the REST and CHEAPEST aud MOST BEAUTi-
Fi Of all sewing machines. This machine viii any
thing from the running Of tuck in tsrletan to the MAJ
ing of overcoa-anything from pilot or beaver cloth
the soest gauze tissue and is ever
ready to do its work to perfection tcan FELL hem, bind
gather Tuck quilt. and has capacity for great variety
Of ornamental work This IS not the only machine that
FELL hem bini and forth. but IL will do so better
Than any other machine. The Letter Family Sewing
Machine may be had in great variety of cabinet cases
The Folding Case which is becoming popular, Is,
implies that can be folded into box OF
case which, when opened makes abeautful substantial
and spacious table for the work upon The
are Of every imaginable desga-pain as the wood grew
in is save forest elsborately finished artcar
makethem. l. NJ SINGER Il CO..
No ass Broadway New York.
esSS-fnd,ana2olis Onice-No. } Odd-Fellows Hall
Washington street apls-d&wtillfebl IS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

- IHE fHEATkR--Miss Charlotte Thompson
made most decided hit last night in imposing
her powers. as a graceful and charming actress.
upon the auiIeuce-ailhough that audience VS.
not a. sarge ~ the merit 81 the actress demanled
The play was Miriam, and Miss Thomp-on Was
exceedingly happy in her presentation Of the
oipsy Girl fresh from the free tents or her
rosing trise. and the character grew 10 thrilling
Interest the Wild child Of the fields progressed
INTO the educated and accomplished woman, dying
al length with broken heart. Such character
brought into play the varied talents Of The act
ress. aud she was well sustained and supported
throughout
To hight Miss THOMPSON appears as Victorine,
" The much-admired play OF the Working Girls
Dream.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

GorrscuAIx-As this eminent pianist and
composer will soon be here the opinions gwen oil
him bs eminent musical critics are OF Interest
The Philadelphia Inquirer. IN noticing ia'e
concert. says:
For Gotischalk we can say absolutely notn
ing; We were stricken dumb With wonder. IL
has been years since We heard him, and he :
very different piahist from the Gottschalk oi tha'
time. The motion OF his fingers, AT tines daz-
zes the observer like darling rays Ol sunlight,
the note Of the instrument then seem like the
twi,terng of a million biris. or the answering
broadsides of the navies of the world. lie Is the
most suggestive performer by Tar that We ever
listened 10, and Ne have heard Ihaloerg- Inc
music talks 10 you like an lbs tired prophet
raving mailman. true friend. tender lover
Effect follows effect 30 rapidly that you are lost
in the avenues of honeyed reflection thrown wide
before you. and have nothing Tor AZ bat !" turn
back and surrender yourself. heart and soul 70
the will Of the performer Gottschalk and music
wejiei are infinite
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
CAUTION.

Thems.ketis fall Of limitations, represented TO be the
same A. BROWN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" which are
In most productive cipostive injury Many dealers
wills-couaend inferior preparations and lower priced
xuticles afo- sg prolific themselves Ask and
OBTAIN osi, BROWNS BRONCHIAL rRoCHEs,' .
which Ny long experiences provedther value having
received sanction Of physicians generally, and tsst
rnouisis from eminent men throughout the country.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TR0CHks, when allowed TO
dissolve slowly in the mouth. have direct influence to
theaected parts the sedstve and soothing effect
mucous lining wndpipe Into the
and gives relief in Coughs, Colds, and
he various which public AMI
sius.fssr. fisti- f"au-iir's>
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

MrsrcAL-A splendid organ has just been
placed in the Third Presbyterian Church of this
city. by Mr.. J G. Marklove, of Utica. New
York from whose extensive msnufactory some
of the finest instruments in this country have
been produced. This one, although of medium
size, is pronounced, by the best judges in this
city, to be a most superior instrument and Of
marvellous power and briIliancy. we'll
pabe OF producing the sweetest and most delicate
tones conceivable. comprising the beautiful vo
de gambia. duciana. melodea, hautboy, flute.
etc. We congratulate the people of the Third
Church in the selection of their organ builder,
and feel proud that through their exertions so
good an instrument has been put mp in our city
TO add to its already fine musical capabilities.
We append description of the organ below:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
;sY rELSsEAPB.
New York Market.

NEw YoRK, December 10.
Flour less active, and without material change
So 90@5 95 for superfiue State; So 25@6 80 foI
extra State: S. yO(96 for superfine Western
SO 20(d6 % for common 10 medium extra W est
ern: So c0@6 80 for common to good shipping
brands OF extra round hoped Ohio; and s. q
8 % for trade brands--market closing quiet
Whisky without decided change, at $3.50.
Wheat--The market is less active, and holders
generally more disposed to realize; sales of Chi
cago Spring. at 81 23@l 80; Milwaukee Club
81 2S(dl 80; amber Iowa, 81 36@l 81: extrl
choice do, 81 40: winter red Western, 81 43@
As amber Michigan 81 46Cdl As; white In
dian, 81 30.
Barley dull, and common grades lower.
Corn continues good at speculative prices and
has advanced lie per bush; sales ut 76@aoc FOL
shipping mixed Western 66d7lc for damage
and heated. and soc for yellow Western.
Oats frmer, with fair demand at 66d6sc fo
common 10 prime, and &c for choice.
Pork steady and in fair demand, at $l3 62l
for mess: Sll 50@ll 70 for prime, Sl2 371a "a
IL 30 for thin mes. and Sl3 COR prime mess.
Beef rules steady.
Lard firm and in fair demand at 91e a l0I &c
the latter price for very choice city.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
Noon Reports.
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBELS IN
TENNESSEE.
COURT OFINoUIRY at
sASHyILLE-
GALL QUIET ON THE P0TCMlC."
Charleston People Contributing
Lead Pipes.
II .nEETL.s-G OF E-s-DE.E.T.z
CO.tGRESs.UE.s.
INDIANS TO BE HANGED.
COURT OF INQUIRY mt
WASHING NOTION.


nav YORK. December l0.--The papers con
tain 10 special dispatches from the Army of the
Potomac
What IS thoaght TO be accurate Information
puts the entire rebel force in lie Shenandoah
Valley Mt about ? 800, under command OF Gen.
Jones They consist of Virginia cavalry and
Whites Louisiana legion.
Ii j. understood there are between 5000 and
1000 sick and wounded rebels ia the towns from
Woodstock Ia Stanton.
The steamer O'Neal, from New Orleans on the
29th and Havana on the 4lh, has arriv ed at this
port.
New Orleans papers contain no news of i'm
portaDce.
The O'Neale reports that she saw of Hatteras
a large propeller and a steamship with "a bark in
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

NEwBERS. VIA FORTRESS MoSRoE. Decembel
8. Great dsaifccton exists in the interior. ans
the impression prevails that signal victory 10y
Burnside viii be followed the immediate and Ell
tire abandonment by the rebels of the border
States, including North Carolina and Ten
pessee
The Progress, of the llth, contains the fol
lowing:
amounts to rs 100
The same paper SAYS:
The people ot Charleston pulled up their lea,
pipes and contributed 60 0G0 pounds TO the Gov
ernment The rebel Government will issue re
ceipts for all lead pipes and fixtures, and bDd
itself 10 replace them at the end of the war.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
From the Army of the Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc.l
naaaa.ko- m


Gen. Burnside To. day visited Gems. Sumner
and Hooker's commands. The troops on parade
uproaIously cheered him as he passed.
The energy OF the Quartermasters mas placed
the army in such condition that their wants can
be anticipated for some time to come.
The hardness OF the roads and increased IA
cilities of the railroad have enabled the Quarter
masters Department to bring forward from the
shipping points large amount of supplies above
the daily consumption. Should the army be put
in motion at any hour, these departments will be
found in excellent condition.
A large number OF officers are daily arriving
from furlOughs and are assuming active duty in
camp.
There has been considerable change Of position
of the several army corps within the past few
days, foreshadowing future movements of i'm
portance.
IL is stated to day, by reliable observers, that
The enemy has leo guns in position on the south
side of the Rappahanock, some OF which ere of
heavy caliber.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
from nashville.

NASHVILLE, Dee 9-The Nashville Herald,
OF the S,h, SAYS:
We have no further particulars OF the dis
graceful affair at Huntsville.
Ii is rumorei Folks rebel corps of Bragg S
army advaced up Lebanon pike to Boards Mills,
twelve miles south Of Lebanon.
Kirby Smiths corps Is reported to be at Muir
freeSbOro' These movements change the entire
situation.
Eastern money was refused here to day at %
per cent discount.
The Court of Inquiry on General Crittenden
in regard to the surrender of MurfI eesboro' ad-
iourned to day Result not known.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
- -
Decisions of the Supreme Court.

FIFTEENTH DAY.
John Rogers VS.. William Lewis Owen 9. c.
Affirmed, per cent.
David b. Haworth vs.. Watkins Free. Union
Q. q. Affirmed. per cent.
Henry Buckingham ct al. vs. Noah F Gregg
Jasper e. G. Affirmed, per cent.
Gotleib Farnheim vs.. Nicholas Ramsee. Foun
tain c. u. Reversed.
Isaac NJ Thompson VS.. Clemens Oskamp.
Johnson {. G. Reversed.
David j. Jacobs vs.. Robert Beckett ct al
Clinton c. C. Affirmed
William Adkins ct al vs.. William A Hudson
ct al Decatur c p. Reversed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

BrRSkp.-Mrs Amick. residing near Forts
VILE in Madison county, was 40 severely burned
on last Sunday that she cannot survive Her
clothes caught fire. and she to the spring
near the house. and from there back TO the house.
while wrapped in the flames of the burning clothes
She finally got into bed, and the hames were
smothered after burning part of the tick and bed
clothes. There was no one about the house ut
the time but little girl. who gave the alarm To
ha aighhorS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

rS-Col Richmond. OF the LIST Virginia cav
airy, was in the city yesterday. He has been on
a brief visit To his friends in this State. The LIST
Virginia has been actively engaged on the Poto-
mac for a year past and has participated IN nearly
all the battles fought there AT the second Bull
Run battle the regiment repealed charge from
Stuart's cavalry. and IN the VARYING fortunes OF
the battle. charged through Stuart's line and cut
their way out. Col. Richmond looks weli--iike
hard knocks agreed with him.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

The market for the hog product has been
moderately active. Old mess pork has been held
at Sll; aud new which has been packed to some
extent, at Sl2 80 to Sl3, but there have been no
sales of Importance.
Lard has been in good demand at $3.50, in
tierces. and 81 in kegs, but i portion of the
time IL is held higher and at the close, it would
have been difficult to buy at the quotations. ow-
ing to the advance in New York. This seems to
be favorite article, and outsiders are buying il
on speculation to a considerable extent Manu-
factuFers are buying freely, and paving e4@615
for head and gut.
Green meats have been in good demand, as re
CARDS sides and hams, but shoulders have not
been bought freely. We quote shoulders at q 4 a
314c. which is above the views of buyers a shade
sites, ) and 5lsc for rib and clear hams, 51d
51sc, the latter rate for light The demand iol
light hams has been active aud pressing all the
week.
A fair business has been done in box meats, al
651aic fer short clear mddes: 6iSc for short rib
&c for long do; ST. a534c for Cumberland. One
of the Eng fish packers sold largely in New York
rather than ship 10 Liverpool We did not hear
of any transactions in old meats, either in bulk
or smoked.
There has not been much animation in the
market fer -four AMI grain.
Whisky ruled firm at 35c.
Cooperage and coopers' stuff dull, and, in some
articles Of the former, lower.
The grocery market continues exceedingly
dull, and prices of sugar and molasses very irreg-
uar, much that any thing like accurate quo
tations cannot be given. Holders seem anxiou,
TO realize, but the demand is of the most limited
nature. The quotations, so far rs they can be
given, will be found in our market report.
Salt Is dull. and prices declining: Liverpool
sold at - 25a2 80 per bag, aud Turks Island at
55c Kanawha is down to 81 &C for tic inside
lots, but outside lots are offered at 55c' The de
mand for all kinds is isht
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

LOUISVILLE, Dec. I0.--The Nashville train ar
rived few minutes behind time All was quiet
along the road.
No news south of Nashville
The passenger train will leave for Nashville
To morrow morning, usual. 1t suspended
today only because the rolling stock was wanted
tor the transportation of troops
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

.B The extensive Wholesale dry good firm OF
Webb. Kennedy & Co.. have removed their stock
to the new block OF buildings just finished on the
north side of Washington street. near the corner
of PENNSYLVANIA Their stock Is large ana
ried. and they have now a magnificent room to
sha 4 in
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

IMPORTED FRrlrs.-Messrs. Ruger Cald-
we'll, 6c East Washington street. are IN receipt
of a large stock of imported fruits, consisting OF
oranges, lemons, rai>ins, hgs, cocoanuts, dried
currants. &c. which they offer at low prices. he
energy aud enterprise of this concern is rapidly
building up a jcl,bing trade which is successfully
rivaling that of the Western cities which have
heretofore oeen fivorite markets with lndanians
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
From Chicago.

CHICAGO, December 10 j. Wesley Green pub
fishes statement that he brought certain peace
propositions from JEFF. Davis to President Lin
coln, and that he had several interviews with the
President and Cabinet The statement is sworn
to by Green
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

ACCIDENTALLY SHor.-A Young man in Law
rerce township named Francis Dever. yesterday
morning shot himself through the head while
handling gun. He put his mouth To the muzzie
and was blowing in it, when his foot, by some
means, touched the trigger, sending tee ball
through his head He turned two or three times
on the floor and dropped dead.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

LADIES OF rue THIRD WARp-The Military
Aid Society OF this ward will mold a meeting for
an election of officers on Friday afternoon, at
O'Clock. az the Governors residence.
The sad loss which the Society has sustained
by the death of Mrs. Alfred Harrison, our be
loved and efficient Treasurer, with other causes
rsn.ler this necessary aud expedient. A full at
tendance is requested
Mas O. p MORTON. President.
Ms r. r. TITLE. Secretary.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

Goop News FOR rnE LADIES The holidays
are now near at hand, and not to be outdone
Bamberger. in the old Sentinel building. opened
out yesterday some splendid furs, which will be
sold at old prices. Also, some splendid fur
trimmed ladies' hoods, which are indispensable
for comfor. Give him a call 4-2w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

- We are indebted To Mr.. James A. Morr-
son, Agent of the PENNSYLVANIA Central Railroad.
for late Memphis papers. Mr. Morrison informs
us that he stopped at Fort Pillow. on his way up
the river, where he found the SD Indiana reSi-
ment in good condition. They have built quar-
tiers. and are comfortably located. healthy, and
under good discipline.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

Taken UP-A black mare, I51a hands high,
about ~ years old. white stripe her face,
three white legs. thin in flesh, and shod all round.
The owner can get said by calling at the
livery stable OF Mr. Wlkison and paying the
charges. lU
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

IL Yesterday morning Edward Hume. aged
about fourteen years, son of the Rev Mr. Hume.
was thrown from horse near the corner of Ohio
and Mississippi streets, and kicked by the horse,
fracturing his skull. His recovery is considered
doubtful
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

CRY DIsPESsARY correspondent calls our
attention TO communications recently published
in the Journal advocating the establishment Of
"A City Dspensary, and requests US TO publish
them They have already been widely crcu
lated, and the pith of the whole matter is, that
such institution has not already been pro
yded, and il Is not vet too late to do good. We
hope our city authorities, physicians, and our
very many benevolent and liberal citizens, will
put their heads together and provide place
where those who are unable to buy medicines
and pay for medical attention can get both. Our
correspondent says:
There is no benevolent enterprise that now
has so strong claim on the public this, at the
present time. lie is wrong that the poor must
depend. IN most cases, on some physician, not
only for attendance Continuously. but he must,
in many cases. buy medicine also. or let the pa
tent suffer. This rich city oush. to furnish
medicines for such need aid. not ask drug
gists or physicians to do it gratis"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11

WANrEp-At ~ North Penns yvania street
an experienced hand to run a sewing machine
five good sewing girls; ten good German girls. to
do general housework. Also. situation for a
young girl in small family.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-11
EST RAY.

- TRAYED FROM CAMP CARRISGTON ON THE
- 9th Gay of November sorrei horse about sixteen
hanas high rather heavy set shod all round and had
when be left black leather halter with the strap broken
Oft liberal reward will be paid for any information
leading 10 his recovery Address
LIEUT.. J. J. VAUGHN, Co. ID, 9Th Cavalry,
Camp Darlington, Indianapolis, Ind