Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-02-23

NEW YoRK. Feb. 2l-'fhe Chamber of CON-
merce adopted a strong pFotes. against wrongs
the British Goyernmen had allowed to be in
ticted upon our commerce in her home and col
onial ports in the matter of the Alabama The
Chamber also adopted a resolution in favor of
letters OF marque against the Alabama, Florida
and other piFatcal cruisers. Alo a memorial to
the Secretary of the Navy, asking for further de-
lenses IN New York harbor.
The Rebel Col Hicks has been sent TO Fort
Lafayette. II seems almost certain that be is
spy.
The Herald says that arrangements are nearly
completed for building third line of telegraph
between Washington and Boston, All the funds
are subscribed and contracts executed Henry
O'Reilly and Others contemplate building fourth
line over the same route and have made partial
arrangements for the same
Among the passengers that sailed in the Cham
pon to day is Gem Shields
WAsHINGToN. Feb 20.-The reports of a mis-.
understanding between Secretary Seward and NJ
MERCER are untrue. They are on the very best
boat brought down last evening about 300 ex-
changed Union prisoners
The Richmond Enquirer says there are rumors
OF an advance of the Yankees upon Middle Ten
nessee. Cannonading was heard on Wednesday
last IN front, also in the direction of Beach
Grove, where Gen. Buford with his brigade of
Kentucky cavalry is stationed.
Gen. Forrest has crossed Duck river, north of
Columbia, with cavalry and artillery.
The Texas Flag of the 2nd inst has accounts
of an invasion of our Rebel soil bv Mexican BAH
ditti who are stealing horses, cattle, &c.
Capt Belevida's company was attacked in To-
pata county. and all their horses stampeded.
They also captured and hung Juardo Weller,
Chief Justice of Zopata county.
About 800 Mexicans have been organized for
the purpose of plundering frontier, and their
acts are approved by the Mexican authorities.
The bandlttl at last accounts we're on the Texas
side of the Rio Grande, and some of them are
under the United States flag.
The flag of truce brought from City Point oO
or 80 of the of The United States gunboat
Isaac Smith, recently captured Stone River.
Also ~ United States officers, being the remain
der of those captured previous to JEFF. Davis's
procla nation.
The following United States prisoners have
died in hospital a, Richmond since last report:
j. g. Carey, private Co A, 2lst Wisconsin. Feb.
B. pneumonia; h. Caswell, private Co. X, 18th
Illinois, Feb 4, fever
New YORK, Feb. 22-The Richmond En-.
quirer of the 18th expresses great indignation
against Drouyn De L'Huyss peace plan. 1t
scouts all ideas of mediation, and saws the
only Commissioners they have are Lee. Beaure-
gard, L0ngstreet, Johnston, and jackson. In
reference to the proposed conference, il says Il Is
well the Washington Government refuses the
suggestion Conferences are good, and battle is
good. but both together is too mnch. The French
Emperor was snubbed bv England and lectured
by the United Stues. Will he end as he ought
to have begun, by recognizing the Confederacy
and sending Minister to Richmond? Until be
brings himself to that point the Conte6erates will
no more thank him for his interior ence than the
Yankees
The Times's Washington dispatch states thai
the War Department has no information of any
disaster to forces mt Port Hudson.
Gen Butler offered the command of the
expedition against Vicksburg, but declined
The Mercury's dispatch states that long list
of officers who have uttered disloyai sentiments
has been reported. They will be dismissed and
the list published
The Herais dispatch states that the Virginia
roads are becoming passable.
WASHINGTON, Feb 22-There is no increased
tax wh>k, proposed in the amendment of the
Committee on Ways and Means to the tax bill.
The tax OH ale and beer however has been re
duced to sixty cents per barrel until April LIST,
1864. The paper question will hereafter be con
sidered by the Committee.
Representative Arnold, and Father Dunn, OF
Chicago, visited the Precedent Yesterday and
urged the promotion OF Colonel Mulligan to a
/ Brigader Genership. Father Dunn has aided
in raising two regiments for the
Capitalists seem likely to avail themselves
promptly of the advantages of the new banking
law and applications for the organization of a
banking association in this city was filed in the
Treasury Department on Saturday.
HALIFAX, Feb. 81 George N Sanders, who
sailed Tor Europe Friday evening. has been
staying here for the last few days. He is the
be'rer of dispatches from the Confederate Gov
eminent.
PHILADELPHIA Feb % about 10 inches OF
snow has fallen here. The railroads are probably
blocked.
ST LOUIS February 2l.-The day cele-
brated by grand military parade of United
States Volunteers and Missouri enrolled Militia
| The troops presented fine appearance, and were
reviewed by Major General Curtis and staff.
The streets were handsomely decorated with
flags. and thronged with immense numbers OF
citizens.