Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-02

First ConptroIier of the Treasury. Robert W.
. Taylor. though confirmed at least a month ago,
has not vel entered upon his duties.
A schooner was captured yesterday in the low
er river. engaged in smuggling between Mary.
land and Virginia. Is persons were captured
aboard, including several ex- washingtonians Of
noioriety. The cargo was extensive, consisting
Of quinine and morphine. Confederate uniforms.
internal machines Of novel construction, blankets,
boots, shoes. soap, coffee. and three mail bags.
NV YoRK. April A Washington letter 10
the Commercial Advertiser says Adjutant General
Thomas Is In the West and should he so recon-
nend. more troops viii follow the corps Of Gen.
Burnside.
The correspondence of the Philadelphia North
American saws the Administration confidently
expects. before the close of the week. news Of
important successes BY our deet about Charleston
If the batteries at Stone be taken, il Is be-
lieved that troops can be landed ana reach the
city, without assaulting Sumter or Moultrie
which. being cut off. their supplies would fail
This would be accomplished without boss of am
munitOn or vessels
A special Dispatch from Memphis saws the ram
Switzerland was but slightly injured in passing
Vicksburg
The Tuscumbia and Monarch have gone up
the IaZOO River.
1t is reported that the Rebels have evacuated
Haines' Bluffs.
The Washington special 10 the Evening Post
SAYS:
The Treasury Department signs To day the ne
cessarv acquisitions for paying off all the troops
in North and South Carolina. The army of the
Potomac will be paid next week. With these
payments the entire army will be paid to the lst
OF March.
The entire receipts of the internal revenue up
to date amounts to S22, 000.0 900 The estimated
receipts for the year are l50,000.000
IL is considered certain that 10 foreign loan
will be accepted by Mr.. Chase.
SAN Francisco, April 1.-The excitement con
tinues. The secessionists have a secret organiza-
ton, contem dating movements hostile to the
Goaernment
Many loyal men have arrived.
Gen Wright has ordered troops from Banks's
command to the points menaced
Nothing but recklessness amounting to insani
ty could have induced Secessionists to make any
hostile demonstrations in this State,
The Assembly has passed bill furnishing pri-
vateers and aiders of reasonable enterprises, hx
ing death as penalty
ERIE. Pa. April The National Bank of
Erie has been organized by VI Sanford & Co.
and Others Ii will commence business on the
first day of May.
PRovIDExcE, April 1.-The triumph of the
Republican Union candidates is complete Smith
is elected Governor and jerks and Dixon mem
bers of Congress by handsome majorites. The
Republicans have "A large majority in both
branches of the Legislature.
FoRT Monroe, April lieu. Keyes arrived
here this morning from Washington. On learn
ing the state of affairs at Williamsburg, he left
on Monday for his command at Yorktown.
News from Yorktown represents the Rebel
force in front of WILLIAMSBURG at ~ 900 strong,
and threatening an attack at any hour
Col. Ludlow, arrived from City Point, reports
steamer coming down with load of political
and prisoners of war