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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
southern News.

BALTIMORE March l2-The Old Point boat
has arrived.
We learn through Lieut.. Hayward that a copy
of the Norfolk Day Book has reached Old Point.
1t contains highly coIored account of the Mer-
rmac's fight and paws great compliment to the
bravery of the crew of the Cumberland
1t admits tina. some Of the shots from that YES
sci entered the Merimac
One shell killed seventeen men in the Merri
mac and wounded Capt Buchanan, who subse
quently died.
The Monitor is admitted to be formidable. but
saws she appeared like a black Yankee cheese
box on raft.
The Merrimac on Sunday under command
of Catesby Jones.
The account is mainly confined to Saturday
fight.
Some slight repairs will be necessary to the
Merrmac.
The reason why the Merrmac did not first at
tack the Congress was because that Capt Bu-
chanan had a brother on board as Pay master
New YORK, March 12-An Elizabeth Cit,
IN. c. letter dated March 4th to the Tribun,
says:
General Bragg, with his forces, numbering
1000 arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Pensa
cola which place he evacuated after destroying
the Notifications, guns, &c. 1t ia also said thai
the rebels are calling all their spare forces into
Norfolk that they may be ready for any emer
gency.
The force at Newbern and other points in th
State numbering 30 900 or 30 900 drilled soldiers
together with the rebel forcecs at Richmond an,
at other points between Richmond and Norfolk
will it is thought be thrown in the rear of tn
Union force attacking Norfolk from this direc
ton, therefore the last grand battle OF the cam
paign NAV be fought in this struggle to saw
Norfolk, should that city be attacked.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

Now YoRK. March IL 1.-The result of

New York, March 1.-THE result of the New
Hampshire election in ll9 towns gives Berry %,
99S, Stark 20, 400, Wheeler 10, 4J2.
1t is believed Gov. Berry's majority, over all 4,
will be over 800.
The Republican majority in the House will be
from fifty to seventy FIVE. The Republicans
have also probably elected ten out of twelve
Senators, and four of the Counseors.
The steamer Philadelphia arrived to night
from Fort Plckens OH the LIST. Tortugas on the
4th, Key West on the 9th.
Gen Arnold was in command of Fort Pickens,
Col Brown having sailed for New York.
Troops at Fort Pickens all well
Contrabands from Pensacola report that rebel
regiment had left. and two unsrmed regiments
had arrived. Anderson was TO he court martialed
for commencing the bombardment OF Jan. LIST.
Com. Potter's mortar fleet was awaiting favor
able wind to sail from key West for Ship Island.
The steamer Magnolia arrived at Key West. n
prize to steamer South Carolina. She had 1000
bales of cotton.
The steamers Mississippi and Matamoras were
at Port Royal. with Gen. Butler and his troops
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
The Hon. William G.. Steele, of New Jersey, a
member of this Committee, arrived in the city
yesterday, and, we believe. is stopping at the
Palmer House. Messrs. Holman, Washburne,
and Steele, We understand, vii thoroughly sift
matters to the bottom. Already Quartermaster
General Vajen Gov. Morton, and other dignta
ries too numerous to mention, have been sum
moned before them. We are not at liberty to
tell all We know respecting certain revelations.
The matter of telegraphing from Indianapolis
for the public prints is up. Somebody, we doubt
not, will have something to answer for. Yester-
day the Committee visited Camp Morton. rigidly
to inspect things there. Some people ought to
make themselves ready to stand from under.
Messrs. Washburne and Steele left the city last
evening for Chicago, thence for st. Louis and
Cairo. Mr.. Holman returns to Washington City
The work of this committee has, we have every
reason to believe, been thus far thoroughly per-
formed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
Night Dispatches.
CONlssxESSlONAL.

WAsHISG1oS, March IL.
SENATE-Mr. Davis presented petitions from
citizens of Kentucky. asking Congress to turn a
deaf car TO all schemes OF emancipation, and turn
their attention at once to the business OF the
country.
Mr. Trumbull from the Judiciary Committee.
reported back the resolution for the expulsion OF
Nr Powell, with the recommendation that il do
not pass.
Mr.. Sherman offered joint resolution express
ing the thanks of Congress to Lieut.. Worden and
sailors Laid over,
He also introduced bill to authorize the Pres
ideni to take possession of certain property. Re
ferred
M Latham introduced bill to repeal all laws
preventing foreign vessels carrying the mails to
Panama aud Aspinwall.
A Joint resolution was received from the House
rendering aid. &c, To certain States
Ii was referred 70 The Committee on the Judi
ciary.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, Of Massachusetts,
the bill to authorize the Secretary of War to &c
cept monies appropriated by the States in the pay
ment OF volunteers, was taken up and passed.
The Senate passed the bill TO define the pay
and emoluments of the army, &c, including Z
motion Of ten per cent. IN salaries paid by ths
Government during the rebellion.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

YouSG HrsoS TEA.-The beverage 50 named
and which is now regarded almost as necessary
Of life has been used by the Chinese almost from
time immemorial. The Chinese drink their tea
without milk (which is entirely European ad-
dtion) and generally without sugar. They throw
some tea into cup and pour boiling water over
it, they cover the cup with shallow saucer and
let it rest sometime After il had stood sufh-
GENTLY they pour the clear liquid into a saucer
and drink it as hot as possible. The tea drank
BY the Chinese Grandees. consists of the finest
leaves called "Moyune Young Hyson." Ludden
& Lee of the Bates House China Tea Store have
just received a fresh invoice of the same which
for richness of flavor is unsurpassed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

EXECUTIVE MANSION. WAsHISeroxl
March . lc62 <

Ordered. first. That the Major General CON-
man1ing the army of the Potomac proceed forth
with To organize that part of said army designed
TO enter upon active operations, including the re
serve. but excluding the troops to be LEFT IN the
Notifications about Washington, into four army
corps, to be commanded according to seniority OF
rank, as follows: First corps TO consist of four
divisions, and 10 be commanded by Major Gen.
Mcdowell: second corps to consist of three divis-
ions, and TO be commanded by Brig. Gen Sum
ner; third corps to consist of three divisions, to
be commanded BY Brig. Gen. ). Z. Heintzelman
fourth corps to consist of three divisions and to
be commanded by Brig. Gen. Keys.
Second, That the divisions now commandedby
the officers above assigned TO the commands of
corps shall be embraced in and form part of their
respective corps.
Third, The forces left for the defense of Wash
ington will be placed in command OF Brig. Gen.
Jas 6 Wadsworth, who shlll also be Military
Governor of the District Of Columbia.
Fourth, That this order be executed with such
promptness and dispatch not to delay the com
mencement OF the operations directed to be UNI
dertaken by the army OF the Potomac.
Fifth. A fifth army corps to he commanded by
Major Gen. n. Il. Banks, will be formed from has
own and Gen. Shields's (late Gen. Lander's) di
vision. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

METROPOLITAN HALL.-There will be novel
ty this evening at the above place OF amusement.
Mr.. j. jackson, sn old and experienced actor,
but who LETT the profession for the purpose of
going to war, he is now one of the Goth regiment
Indiana volunteers who came here i'll charge OF
the prisoners confined at Camp Morton,) will ap
pear as Sir Edward Mortimer in the play of the
Iron Chest. IL i one of our tavorite pieces and
we hope to. see him grented by a full house. or
course all his comrades will be on hand. The
afterpiece will be the Limerick Boy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

sE-C Col Anneke starts for his former batter
les those of the 65th regiment 2d artillery to-
day, having determined on making general
round OF inspection, Offering his advice when de-
sired and his services as volunteer officer when
needed. By the order of the War Department,
the volunteer artillery is allowed no field officers,
in fact they do not exist as regiments but only
"a batteries This throws out all but COM
pany officers proper The order. we understand.
is general in it, application, and is not peculiar to
the Colonels case and those of the regimental
officers Of the 9th and 65ih. The Colonel bears
with him on his voluntary journey and duty the
kind wishes of innumerable warm friends who
have sympathized with the delays and doubts to
which he has been subjected for several months
past. and who will deeply regret to learn of this
unavoidable ending of his entirely unremunera
ted services in organizing. drilling. general SUI
pervsion and sending off OF some six batteries OF
the 65th
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

LIST OF REBEL PRIsoNERs.-As the No of the
paper containing the list of Kentucky prisoners
was exhausted before the demand was supplied,
we republish it, together with the list OF Iennes
see troops. as Gar as published on the outside of
the daily, and shall continue to do 50 until the
entire list is completed Orders for these papers
ftom a distance viii. be promptly attended TO.
Two three cent post stamps will pay Tor copy
of the paper aud paying the postage on 1t.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

BEWARE OF CoUNrERFEIr ONES on the Bank of
the State of Indiana which are i'll circulation.
The signature of II. McCulloch. President, is too
heavy and a poor imitation. The heads on the
ends are not like the genuine in expression. The
circular words the top of the bill, "Bank OF
the State of Indiana are indistinct, is tbs die
on the right corner. The whole engraving is
inferior, but the bill is PLAUSIBLE in its general
appearance. JAMES NJ KAY, CASHIER
March L. 1862
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

sE- IL was rumored yesterday throughout the
CITY that secession prisoner had escaped from
the Central Hospital on Meridian Street We
went 10 ascertain about the matter but fellow
with brass coat and blue buttons on, kindly in
vited US TO step aside thrusting in the direction
of our abdomen a muskct charged 10 the muzzle
with a sticker on the end of it. We prudently
retired. and the public may infer from this why
we have rot any further facts and particulars to
give them IN this connection
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

N"rIct TO CoSrRAcroRs is hereby given that
the Bluff Gravel Road Company will. on Satur-
day. the 2od day of March. 1862. between the
hour of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and ~ NJ, let the
contract for constructing said road according to
the sr"hle and specifications of n Il. Hosbrook.
&. l.. TO the lowest responsible bidder
Said profile and specifications will be ready
for inspection. ut the office Of the Secretary by
Iotrdsy. the 9Th inst
The Board reserve the right to reject any or
all adj.
u order Of the Board at meeting Of sth OF
Nsrcl le62
III di, ~ :. BsAry Secretary
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

FoKr HESRY. March 10 A battalion Of the
lst Nebraska. and portion e Curtiss's regi.
ment Iowa cavalry. attacked n force Of rebels
six hundred strong this morning, defeating them.
and taking possession OF the town.
Being apprlsed that a large force Of rebels were
within few hours marching distance. they re-
tired, bringing away with them a number If prs
oners.
Company A Loot FIVE men killed. among them
the Sergeant Major.
The 81 battalion, under mmand Of Lieut.
Colonel Patrick, crossed the river TO day to re-
inforce.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
Presidents war Order-No. 3.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON

March III, 1862.
Major General Mcclellan, having personally
taken the field ut the head of the army of the
Potomac, until otherwise ordered he is relieved
from the command of the other military Depart
ments, he retaining the command of the Depart
ment of the Potomac
Ordered further. That the two Departments
now under the respective commands of Generals
Halleck and Hunter, together with so much OF
that OF Gen. Buell. which lies west of north
and south line. indefinitely drawn through Knox
Vile Tennessee be consolidated and designated
the Department OF the Mississippi, and that,
until otherwise ordered. Major General Halleck
have command of the said Department
Ordered, also, That the country west OF the
Department of the Potomac and east of the De
partment of the Mississippi be Military DE
partment. and the same be commanded 10y Major
General Fremont.
That all commanders of Departments after re-
ceipt of this order respectively report severally
and directly to the Secretary of War, and that
prompt and frequent reports will he expected OF
all ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

~ Under the head of Personal" we find
the following in the Cincinnati Gazette. of yes
terlay:
Ems GAzKrrE | notice error in your paper
of Saturday. in the dispatch from indianapolis.
You say Captain L. A. Fool was promoted to the
Maiorship of the i4th Indiana regiment. IL
should be Captain L. A. Foofe He Is a citizen
of this place. and YOU will oblige his friends by
making the necessary correction.
Respectfully. o. j. l.
RocxvnLf. Indiana
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

ST. Louis. March l2-The following general
order be issued in the morning:
HEApoV ALTERS. DKrkrxKSr MfssEssfrrr.
In compliance with the orders Of tie President
of the United States. the undersigned assumes
command of Department OF Mississippi, which
includes present Department OF Kansas and Mis-
souri,. and Department of Ohio and country west
of north and south line drawn through Knox
Vile and east of western boundaries of States Of
Missouri and Arkansas
Headquarters of Department OF Mississippi
will remain till further orders at ST. Louis.
Commanding officers not ina Department of
Missouri will report Co these headquarters
strength and position OF their several commands.
Signed, II. W. HaLLEcK.
Major General Coming
A special TO the Democrat. dated Rolla, Feb.
IL. saws:
Wild Billy. Prices desperate chief OF the
guerilla band rebels. has been taken prisoner.
and is now in custody at Springfield
No further news from curtiss's command. As
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

HoGsHIRE & HUNTER.-This firm. West Wash
ington street, at Bradshaw's old stand. are daily
in receipt of the choicest groceries. and every
thing else needed by hotels, families and restau-
rants. Their stock of vegetables put up in cans
is unsurpassed. They are daily in receipt OF
fish. Their clerks are gentlemanly and atten-
tive, and the public generally patronIze Hogshre
4 Hunter
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

20 All those who belong to the 9Th Indiana,
and whose furlough has expired, will report to
Lieut.. Joe p. Virgins. at Virgins x Chandler
on Washington street. for the purpose of joining
their regiment now in Arkansas, will leave for
the regiment on Monday morning.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

FELIX A VIxcENr.-It should be borne in
mind that this popular comedian takes his benefit
on to morrow evening, when he will present the
strongest bill of the season This young gentle
man deserves to be greeted by an overlooking
house as he doubtless will be. as his exertions to
cater for the amusement of our citizens has been
untiring. Have you seen his proclamation If
not, get one.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

PHovrDKScr. March IA the great wool
sale here 70 day, the attendance Of dealers from
New York, Philadelphia. Boston. and Hartford.
and manufacturers. is large. The prices realized
wereaIs a. per cent lover than the sversEe Of
asa 49,. Ohio No. 2. 4s@4o1s. Ohio No. 3.
46 New York State No. 1. A944k: Mes
York No. 2. 20: New York common. ~. -
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
| To BIZ CONTINUED. !.

Book or RErfREScE FoR THE COMMON SCHOOLS.
Many inquiries are made by Township Trus-
tees to know to what extent they should purchase
books of reference for their district, to behed as
school furniture There are many volumes that
would he Of great service, but We think IT not
advisable at present that any books, save large
Dictionary aud Dil.on's History of Indiana,
should be furnished by the Trustees. This Is a
matter optional with them. Should they be pur-
chased they should be kept by the director. when
the public school is not in session
MILKs j. FLETCHER
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

tT- We call attention to the advertisement of
ID. j. Callinan. He offers one of the most COM
plete assortments of Dry Goods to the public that
mas ever been brought to this market. To ladies
we would especially say, visit d. ]. Callinan,
No. %. East Washington Street. Direct from
the importers he receives his goods.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

sE- Major A. G. Crane, of the 33d Indiana
has returned from his regiment, who are now
stationed at Lexington, Ky. He reports the
health of the boys somewhat improved. but not
in a condition for actual service. The Major
looks well and we are glad to see him back safe
and sound with us once more.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
Kentucky News.

LOUISVILLE, March la-The Kentucky Legs
lature adjourned ca Monday the the 2sth Of
November.
Gov. johnson. Eldridge and Maynard left Tor
Nashville TO day.
The Nashville Patriot says:
Parson Brownlow Is on his way 10 Nashville
with pass from JEFF. Davis through the rcbei
lines
Brownlow l. reported III with consumption.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

yrw YoRk. March l2-This evening Ell the
principal fort. in the harbor Of Ne~ York, ~ill
be rsrri~oned by order Of General Morgan.
The ssh New York Volunteer artillery. enlist
&C ard instructed fer heavy artillery service and
recently ordered 20 Washington 10 garrison The
forts N the vicinity Of The Capitol. bss been re-
tassed and under ORDERS reserved 20 Day VII be
appointed IN companies 70 tbs difsersrt forts In
New York Harbor. AI
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

near MunfordsviIie. Ky-, the army and hotilla {"
Cairo. and a naval force in the Gulf Of Mexico.
be ready foe a movemen, on that day; that all
the other forces both land and naval, with their
respective commanders, obey the existing order
for the time. and be ready to obey additional or
ders when duly given; that the heads OF DE
partments. and especially the Seretarys Of War
and the Navy. with all their subordinates. and
the General in Chief. with all other commanders
and sub0rinates Of the land and naval forces,
will severally be held their strict and full
probabilities for the prompt executions Of this
order. Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
TIE DAILY SENTINEL ON EARLY TRAINS.

THE DAILY STATE SENTINEL = -.ps by all the early
morning EXPIRE. and freight trains and delivered 10 sub
sorfsers IA adjacent time il Is dis
srihniea in hiseity. This enables readers AZ distance
from the Capita. Of Indiana 10 get the news Of The day
from sin 20 twelve hours before they receive through
payers published elsewhere News dealers aud carriers
any Of the railroads eenerng inanapoi-
VII b. supplied with the SENTINEL good terms
sny ber paper. Clubs for the Daily win be supplied at
Orders a solicited dAw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
war Gazette, published BY Authority,
EXECUTIVE MANSION. wAsHISsrosl
January %, lc62.

The Presidents General War Order, No L:
1t is ordered that on the 22i day Of February.
1862. there be general movement of the land
aud naval forces OF the United States against
the insurgent forces; that especially the army at
and about Fortress Monroe. the army OF the Po-
tomac, the army of Western Virginia. the army
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

"a We are pleased to learn that Col Smith
myer will deliver his lecture on artillery in every
town OF note in the Union. Mr. Smithmyer is
an educated. capable and scientific gentleman,
and as brave as he is patriotic. We bespeak for
him crowded houses wherever he goes.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

"a l.. Bass, one of the most enterprising
of fish dealers. sells on the corner of Meridian
and Washington streets the most magnificent Of
suckers and cat fish. to say nothing of red horse
and cells, daily. Give Bass a call.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

e5-The New Albany Ledger says an individu
al in that city, who has been employed by the
City Council TO bury the csrcasses of dead ami
mails found in the streets, has been detected in
disinterring the bodies of defunct brutes after
burying them, and then reporting the carcass to
the Marshal "A victim and getting
der TO again bury it, In this way several bills
have been made against the city for the burying
of one deceased Dorciue or canine
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
LIST Of PRISONERS AT CAMP MORTON

The Weekly Indiana State .sntine, Of Monday, the
18th inst will contain oospeie list Of the rebel prison.
in this State. together with the Of those
who have deceased Copies psperean be obtained
by application the Counting orders sent in
previous TO that date win be promptly filed.
Copies Of the Daily Sentinel containing the entire list
as fast published, be obtained ut the Office.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
Superintendent Public Instruction.
dw-lt.

- ,ties. tell your husbands il they want
to see the windows and wood work of the house
clean. to purchase YOU Of those light. durable.
and incest step ever yet invented for house use.
&c. for sale at No 20. opposite GIenn's Block.
,hat your hip can have 10 excuse that they
cannot reach the tops of the doors. and win
ll.,us L.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

IcK, lcr.-George W. Pitts informs us thathe
has plenty of ice in store TO supply all his OLD
customers in this city and any amount of new
ones. and also spare from 900 TO 800 tuns
for shipping To other places mch4 I'm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13
Missouri News.

ST.. LOUIS, March l2-Judge Geo. W Miller,
Of Cooper county, is announced candidate
tor Governor of Missouri at the ensuing August
election.
Miller has been. for many years. Judge of the
circuit court of that circuit.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

FoR TIKI BATTLE FIELD.-Gen. Stone leaves
battle in North Western Arkansas He goes to
carry hospital to- the Indiana wounded.
The 9Th, 18th, and 22l Indiana were in the fight.
The benevolent requested to send in supplies
carly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

FORTRESS MoSRoE, March 1.-THE Beaufort
correspondent of the Day Book says that the
Nashville was lying at Moorhead City.
One hundred vessels reported Mt Hatteras,
supposed to contain reniorcements for Burnside.
Ocrocoke Inlet is said to be blocked up with
stone vessels.
Virginia has been called upon for 10000 add
tional troops
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-13

IL The Auditor of Ekhart county reports
that S4.514 CO has been paid from the treasury
of that county for the relief of the families of
volunteers, from the lst of September to the lst
of March