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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-10-29
INTERVIEW WITH TIE PRESIDENT

IL appears by the Washington correspond Of the
Baltimore Sun that prior the copt II intelligence Of
this unfortunate encounter several prominent citizens Of
Maryland had waited upon the President to complain Of
the Illegal proceedings which I'D to IT, and which the
public have had 60 suppose had been Suspended by
bic order All the information have Of the results Of
this interview is contained in the following paragraph,
extracted from the correspondence above mentioned
Planters the Patuxent river having found Tues
day that large armed force he'd beeg suddenly tia
toned along its borders ot the purpose estnR negro
slaves, they applied to their late member in Congress
(Mr. Calvert) the subject and through him ob AIMED
interview on "Wednesday with the President. hear
from members OF the deput4ou that the President as
serted first that be did not knew by what authority the
force in question had been sent there and Accordingly he
directed Mr. Watson Acting Secretary Of War 10 The
absence Of Mr. anton visit to the army 70 comni
nicate with Gen Scbenck upon that point lie ihen add
ed in substance that he thought that negroes might De
recruited in Maryland by consent Of masters as they bad
been in the Army Of the Cumberland but he did not wish
b. effect the obi ct any rude or ungentemany manner
The President said he bad promed O. vrrfor Bradford
Mr. Reverdy Johnson and others that the enlistment OF
negroes should not take place under ninety days He
thought he would order the bdrwal OF the negro troops
no \ npon the Patuxent This last, with the
other stemeat induced Mr. Blair to the belief
& ssij troops would be- withdrawn On the WHOLE
ho.eyer Mr. Calvert snd The members of the dcputaton
bsilrd nothing that looked to them like an assurance
that negroes would not BE- ultimately enlisted in Mary
land
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-10-29

The report Of the capture Of The Seventh Maryland Re-
gment at Thoroughfsre Gap is incorrect 1t appears
that the regiment surprised by superior force Of
Ccnederates late IL the afternoon Monday last but that
the troops succeeded in sustaining themselves until rein
forcements arrived when they cut their way out, losing
two killed. FIVE wounded, aud small number missing,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-10-29
The RADICAL TROUBLES IN MISSOURI
LETTER OF TIE PRESIDENT,

The Hon. c. D. DRAKE, chairman Of the uni
ted Delegations of citizens Of the States of Mis-
souri, and Kansss who recently waited upon Pre-
sident LINCOLN to effect change in the command
of that military department, publishes in the ST.
Louis Democrat Of Friday last the following letter
of the PRESIDENT in reply to their several memo
rails by which it will be seen that the President
declines to comply with the demands thus made
upon him:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

NEw YORK. September 25.-The CONNER
Gals Washington letter says:
General Patrick, Provost Marshal General of
the arfGv is about 10 take the held. BrigadIer
General Terry has been rendered the Provost
Mar~halship in Gen Patrick's place
Great confidence is felt in the army that if an
advance is made that it will be in every way sue
cesssul
Harvey Birch, who has been in prison in Rich
mond since March last. snd just returned. writes
letter to the Herald containing the following
items:
A clerk in the NAVY Department relation of
Secretary Mallory, assured me that they have
nine iron clads being constructing in Europe. five
of which would he ready for early in October.
was informed by the Private Secretary OF War.
Benjamin. that dispatches had been received al
the State Department from Mr. Slidell, containing
the positive assurance that the COnfederacy
would be recognized by France on or before the
10Th of January, 1864
know that jeff Davis and all the leading
rebels regard Richmond as the heart of the Con-
iederacv, without which it would quickly die.
The report that jeff Davis il about to call
out several hundred thousand negroes is probab '
not without foundation The propriety and ex-
pediency of such "A measure has been the subject
OF discussion in the rebel Cabinet for severa
months past.
We hive already recorded the sinking il
Charleston harbor of the famous rebel steamer
Sumter alias Gibraltar. but have been unable &c
learn whether the sinking from shot fired b,
friends or foes. The editor of the Bermuda GA
zette cletrs up the mystery. He says she wa:
| fired into nv Fort Moultre. The rebels ther
probably mistakng her for Federal man of
war
The same authority saws that there were 63'
persons aboard at the time; all but twenty wer'
! saved
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
TELECRAPHtC:
r..ro.rrD .Irn...lrro, ". s.n, STAR. ..xns.l-
Night Report


WASHINGTON. September 25 -Telesrams, NJ
to O'Clock yesterday from Gen. Rosecrans give
additional assurance that his position can be
assaulted only by regular siege. The purpose OF
Gen ROsecrans seems to be 10 resume offensive
operations rs soon rs the reinforcements. includ-
ing Gen. Burnside's troops, now on the way,
reach him.
The mass of the rebel infantry is in Chattanoo
ca valley.
division Of rebel cavalry advanced yesterday
or day before from Stevens Gap. threatening a
Union regiment guarding signal station, where
upon the regiment in question retired from its
isolated position the extreme front before il
could be attacked.
Gen Rosecrans expresses the earnest wish that
Gen Bragg will venture prompt attack on him
but is of opinion that it will not be made. Al
quiet along his lines up to Yesterday after
noon.
A telegram from Gen. Rosecrans, dated las
night, says he made reconnaissance in forcs
along the enemys lines Yesterday afternoon, snC
found him in force The enemy did not resis
the advance OF our column, which returned to il
quarters after having accomplished the object o
the movement. which proved of considerable i'm
portance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

ELEVENTH INDIANA STATE FAIR-The grounds
in preparation for this great Indiana exhibition.
which commences on the 18th inst. have been.
under the direction of Mr. Loomis. the Secretary
of the Agricultural Board, put in admirable or
der. Never before have the several halls been
so perfectly fitted up. regards everything that
spectators and exhibitors require vast guam
tity of machinery il already on the ground. and
the arrangements about the stalls and the pavil
ions and the booths. and other beautiful airy
structures are just such as they should be. Mr.
LOOMS has demonstrated by the admirable man
ner in which he has succeeded by his enterprise
and energy in fixing things upon the old State
Fair Ground that il is the place to hereafter hold
fairs. until the city grows larger. Undoubtedly
the Eleventh Indiana Fair will be a proud tri
umph to our mechanics. citizens and our ag-
riculiursts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
INDIANA STATE FAIR.
Railroad Arrangements.

The following terms for carrying passengers
and transportation of stock and machinery have
been arranged with the railroads AIMED below.
Full fare 10 come. and return free Excur-
sion tickets for sale az all regular stations from
Monday The 2Sth OF September TO Saturday the
81 OF October. to he good for exhibitors regu
lar trains coming To Indianapolis on Monday and
TUESDAY. and To return on regular trains on Sat
urdav
Stock and machinery on the same terms
owners of the same pNns first full rates, to be
animal exhibition AMI did not change
hanis during the week of the fir:
Indianapolis aud Cincinnati r r.
Peru and indianapolis K
indianapolis md Madison X r.
louisville. New ALBANY and Chicago X. r.
Toled9 Logansport aud Burlington X. R.
Jacksonville r r.
Lafayette aud indianapolis K, X.
Wabash Valley X X
Evansville and Craw louisville X r.
Ohio and Mississippi X r.
Indiana Central r
Cincinnati aud Chicago Air Line
Michigan Central X R.. Northern division.
Michigan Southern aud Northern Indiana
Belefuntane r r., on excursion trains only
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Terre Haute and Richmond r. K tickets to
be stamped at my office, otherwise of no effect on
return
Others will he added from time to time, as
they are received. W II. LOOMS, Sec'y.
tfd
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

c. L. HOLMES, No. 81 WEST WASHINGTON
STREET We were struck yesterday dropping
in at No 81 West Washington street, with the
extensive and varied assortment OF groceries dis
PLAYED upon their shelves and counters. No
other establishment in this city can snrpass the
house OF c. l.. Holmes regards every article
in their line. The firm is one of the most enter
prising and using their capital actively. thew
furnish the public ALWAYS the freshest and purest
of articles Ii would ill this whole column of
our paper should attempt enumeration of
what they have for sale Suffice it to saw that
we would advise all our readers tn call upon l.
Holmes. No 81 West Washington street Mr..
J Horn, well known citizen and an old
merchant superintends affirs at the house of C..
l.. Holmes.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
FAsHloNARLE RrsrArRANr-The Saloon Al

FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT The saloon and
restaurant recently opened BY Messrs. Hezekiah
and Martin ut the Florence stand on North Hi
nOis street Is already fashionable place of re
And i, is no wonder, for better eating and
drinking is not 10 be found in the wide world
than is 10 be had at the new establishment. The
proprietors agreeable gentlemen and know
how to keep hotel" The best the markets
afford prepared by the most skillfu and artistic
cooks. is always to he found on their tables The
daintiest epcure will acknowledge a new sensa-
ton on taking dish Of oysters served up al
Hezekiah and Martins. We have tried it and
know
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
New YORK MARKET

NEW YoRK. September 25.
Flour more active and 50l0c better: trade
brands closing firm with no sellers at the inside
quotations
Whisky without decided change ut 5214 90 SIC
Grain-Wh ite Wheat little more active. and
l@2c better: 81 07@l ID for old Chicago
Spring. 81 09@l "a for Milwaukee Club, and
81 260l 81 for winter red western Corn
settled Oats quiet at 67@73c
Wool quiet and prices nominally unchanged.
Sugar firm
Meas--Pork in fair demand Bacon Sides
dull and nominally unchanged. Beef dull.
Lard in fair demand at l0I5@llc, the latter
the extreme price.
Money Is little frmer at 6(66is per cent
Sterling Exchange firm at 1914 q 1924. Gold
higher: opening at 37ts advancing to 1891, and
closing quiet at 3s@3e1Sc prem.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
SPECIAL NOTICES,

sTLet those who have doubted the virtues
Of Bulls Cedroo Bitter. n any such there BE- read the
following certificate from gentlenen veil knowr In this
Community and doubt more
Its general introduction into the army viii the
lives Of thousands OF our soldiers.
LorsvlILE, Ky., June 4, ls63
We the undersiSned have seen The good effects tro-
duced by the Of Dr. John Bull's Csd % Buers IN
general debility and prostraion Of the system and be-
much suffering Among soldiers particularly ould
this be the case especially those who are exposed "a
miasmie influences in the southern cl Innate.
MAyUR PHILIP SPEED,
Col. Tut. Rev ID Dist. Ky.
CHAs. b. COTTON,
Collector OF the Port Of Louisville ny.
COL. n. DENT,
Provost Marshal Gen. Of KY.
REV. ID. =. HENDERSON.
Vice President Of Sanitary Commission.
HARVEY. HUGHES co.
Publishers Democrat
GEORGE p. D0sRN,
Prop. Louisville Anzeiger.
HUGHES a PAkKHIL..
Wholesale Dry Goods Dealers, Main ST. Louisville.
DAVIS. GREEN, s. CO,
wholesale Shoe Dealers, Man st, Louisville
HART MAPUTHER.
uthogrsphers cor Third and Market, Louisville.
JULIUS WINTER.
Clothing Merchant, Third and Market Louisville
CAPT. s. f. HILDRETH,
Steamer Msjor Anderson.
MAI. L. 7. THESTON.
Psymsster c. s. Army.
cx. METcALFE,
National Hotel. Louisville.
COL. JESSE BAYLES,
4th Kentucky Cavalry.
GEORGE ID. PRENTICE,
Louisville Journal.
see advertisement in another column. jy9o-dsm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

CHANCE FOR Coon INvEsTaESrs.-A new dou-
BILE frame house in the eastern party of the citv.
now renting for S24O per year, for 81 son
in payments; double brick house, renting for
the same amount. in the northeastern part. for
S2000: large two-storv frame. and two lots on
the high ground Of South New Jersey street. for
S5000. in easy payments; double frame house
near Park Place. (renting for 5000 year, for
81 300; three tenements in the northeast part OF
the CITY. (renting for nearly S4O0,) for $4,000 in
good payments; a double frame North East
street. (renting for $780, for S2300 All for
sale by DrLzEIL JoSEs.
Real Estate Brokers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

EXCELSIOR PASoRsMk or THE WAR -Moniav
night uext our citizens will have opportunity
(ior when they have long been waiiine) of see-
ing the Pano.ama Of the War. Of which we have
from time 70 time spo ken while being painted by
those Incompatible artists. Gulick and Closing.
The scenes embrace the entire length Of the war
from the bombardment Of Fort Sumter to the
victories before Vicksburg So truthfuly and
vividly the scenes depicted. and so brilliantly
are they pencilled that, aside from their historic
value. they will command the presence and
attention Of the public AS next week is the fair
week. our city will be filed with all our country
cousins" We have only To ssy TO them that il
they do not go to see how battles are fought and
victories won, they will be the losers. When the
long winter evenings come. and they
''wheel the sofa round"
their voices will have more patriotic tone n
they talk of the dear ones in the field after hav-
ing seen this, the best panorama OF the war that
has been unrolled before an Indianapolis audi
ence. The boom of cannon and the rattle oil
musketry will be heard during the entire week al
Masonic Hall, and will draw crowded houses
This Is home production by native talent, and
a. such will Command better audiences than have
ever yet graced the hall on such occasions. Fai
not TO 90.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

EDIroR SENTINEL: Nv attention has just been
called 70 your notice OF the proceedings in the
Police Court in which you represent my language
before the court incorrectly. The facts are
these: On receiving notice that license was
required from the city authorities. stated that
| was not aware of the fact. and would readily
comply with the requirement. Instead OF allow
ing me 10 do so, the city officials took me before
the VI ,yor. 10 whom stated that a former
occasion had been informed that my business
did not require a license and that not having in
tentOually violated the city laws, | thought |
ought TO be allowed 10 take out my license with
out a fine. The Mayor decided that must pay
eighteen dollars and forty cents Upon announc-
ing this decision | remark ell that il was unusual
~ severe. After aging the fine and being about
TO pass out. | remarked to some one OF the police
that had nerer before been tined OUer three dol
lars. That is all the threats made. as the gen
tlemen present can bear witness.
On visiting the Sentinel office. and at other
places. stated the facts, aud Was advised by
some to appeal to the City Council to have the
fine RENTED, and expressed my intention TO DO
That have inIulged in some rather indig
nant feelings in INV conversation outside the
court my be true; but il is not true that | wa:
uncisii to the Mayor or anv gentleman present
! request YOU to publish this statement a:
yours (no doubt unintentionally.) does me injus
tce Yours Sc. c. 9 KING
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

NOTICE. "A man named Frank j. Ball, said
to belong to the 7th Indiana cavalry. dressed in
new cavalry uniform. hired mare and buggy
to go nine miles south on tie Three notch road.
The mare "a brown. about fifteen hands and
three inches high: right hind foot white; small
star in the forehead; long neck and high headed
travels well; new set Of silver mounted breast
harness: leather Bit high leather top buggy.
trimmed with black; leather dash. somewhat
worn: running gear dark brown; cushions marked
W Wkison, livery stable. A liberal reward
will be given for the return of the above property
WILKIsoN 4 SULLIVAN
No I'D E,st Pearl street Indiannnniis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
Center Township Democratic Con-
yeutiOn.

In pursuance of call Of the Township Com
mittee the Democracy Of Center township met
at Military Hall. Friday, Sept. 25th.
On motion Dr. James :. AthOn was called to
the chair, and j. r. Bracken was appointed Sec
rotary.
On motion of J. b RYAN. all Democrats of
Center township were requested TO I've present at
and participate in the proceedings of the county
convention. To be held at Military Hall
There being no other business before the
meeting, on motion the convention adjourned
JAMES s. ATHON, President.
J. r. BRAcKES, Secretary.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

- Lake & Co.'S Great Western Circus is
drawing immense crowds here Yesterday alter
noon and night, the spacious pavilion-entrely
new and of splendid manufaciure-was crowded.
r. f Norton, the gentlemanly business man,
is winning a host OF friends for Lake Co :
great hippodrome. wherever lie goes. The grand
feature. last night. was the performance Of that
great wit Of the arena, Hi Marks comical star
of the first magnitude. This afternoon and this
evening close the exhibition of the circus in this
CITY
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

MERCHANT TAILoRISe &c. II. Heitkam Co,
No. IL North Illinois street, nearly opposite the
Bates House is one OF the most fashionable mer
chant tailoring establishments in this city. Their
stock of piece goods comprises the best varieties
and latest styles all fresh and new. from which
any gentleman can select n suit to his taste and
have il made in the neatest and most serviceahle
style. Those of our friends that want new
suit or any part of suit, we saw call on G. ii.
Heitkam * Co. and they will be well suited.
Youths and boys clothing made to order in the
latest style septic 2m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

CRY SALOON Capt. O'Learv. brave and
genial gentleman. is to be visited nv his friends
daily and nightly. at No. SO South Illinois street
The choicest wines. liquors. cigars &c. and the
most delicate and epicarean dishes. set in elegant
siyle. are at all times to be obtained OF Capt
O'Learv No 81 South Illinois street. His place
il one OF popular resort. and deservedly so.
Sep03-0w
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

PASTURE LOrs AT AUCrIOS.-We will sell at
auction, in front Of tie Palmer House. on Mon
dav. October >. forty three acres of excellent
bottom land. for CO v pasture, IN parcels oil from
two and A half - FIVE acres each. 10 suit
,u,chasers THIS land j. at the northwest corner
OF the CITY limits. bounded on the east by Fall
creek. and ON the southwest by Indiana avenue
This ground being bottom land. will produce
more grass on one acre than can be produced on
two acres Of up land IL Is also well supplied
with stock water. each lot having front on Fall
creek, thereby making Il particularly valuable IC
those living in that part OF the city. Terms
ooe thi-d cash aud the balance ia sixty dAys
with interest on the deferred paymeots.
MckxRSAx 4 PIEkcK. Agents.
seu26 dSt FsAIHBRsgoS, AuctoDeer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

A RARE CHANCE ToR BUSINESS "A well Is
tAblishcd Wholesale house in this CITY. IN suc
cesslul branch Of trade. il de-;rous of procuring
partner who can command a cash capital from
ten TO fifteen thousand dollars. TO take the place
of one who is compelled TO retire on account of
other engagements The business not only pays
we'll. but can be largely increased. Communica-
tons upon the subject addressed to the editor OF
this paper will receive prompt attention.
sep24-dlw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

PALxER House. BASEMENT SALooS -Messrs
Welsh & Renehan. the gentlemanly proprletors
OF this celebrated and popular place Of resort
southeast corner Of Illinois and Washington
streets. hsve recently replenished their stock OF
choice wines. liquors aud cigars. One of the
partners has just returned from the East procuring
al his articles direct from the importers aud the
custoD-houses. For splendid beverage of any
sort, 20 TO the Palmer House basement saloon.
sep25-dlw.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
com M ERCIAI.
BY TELEGRAPH
cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI September 25
Flour firm and in good demand at 81 6064 rs
for supertine. and S505 25 for extra, and So 81
66 90 for trade brands
Grain--W heat in good demand at 81 030l IS.
Corn advanced to sc: scarce. Oats up to Gao
Csc. and in good demand.
Whisky firm at Soc
Meats-Mess Pork. nothing done. $4,000 lbs
Bulk Shoulders at 51dc. picked.
Lard-Prime city. 700 tics, sold at 934c Ii
was held more firmly in the afternoon.
Groceries firm. Sugar, l21a@l41s. Coffee,
3O633c
Monetary--An active demand for Exchange
Gold 35@36c prem. Silver, 27@3Oc prem.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

rErwo soldiers belonging to the 18th cavalry,
we understand. have been killed within the last
ten DAYS. by having been thrown from their
horses The brides for the regiment have not
been received: the men have been riding their
horses 20 water with halters and the horses FIRE
ouently became unmanageable One man had
his neck broken bv = tall. and the other was in
iured internally and died in few hours. A
stringent order has since been issued. requiring
the men to lead their horses To water
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26

NEw CEMETERY A number of gentlemen
in this city have formed company TO purchase
grounds and lay out new cemetery The
ressity for this move has been apparent for years.
Our present cemetery is in the neie hborhood of
railroads. 1t j. impossible to approach it from
the city. in anv direction without crossing rail
road track. Resides. the city Is rapidly growing
round il, and the noise of workshops, and the
busy hum OF commerce. precludeS the idea of
quiet reflection TO visitors tn the city of the dead.
A gre~ter objection than either OF these we have
named. To- the old cemetery is the fact that, in
spite Of all the police DO. il is the resort of
disreputable characters. who desecrate the walks
and groves that SHOULD he sacred These and
manv other objections 10 the old cemetery, have
induced the formation of a new company, who
propose to lay out grounds at sufficient distance
from the crowded city, which tie adorned
so that the burial place OF the dead OF our grow
Ing capital might be spot where the living
could resort with that subdued pleasure that
attends quiet and cOntempla:ive walk in Spring
Grove or Greenwood.
The ground selected by the association is sd
mirably chosen for the purpose, They have pur-
chased the Williams Hill on the Michigan road
three and a half miles distant from the center OF
adjoining. Ii is not purchased for speculation
The officers of the association give their services
The money received for the sale of lots. after
paying for he ground. will all be expended in
improvements
The names of the officers of the association
will be announced in few days.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-26
FRAScIs King, Secretary.


Losr Fights dollars between harrison's bank
and the Palmer House, Yesterday. by the proprie-
tor Of the Bates House Shaving Saloon A lib-
eTal reward will be paid to any one returning that
amount OF money to an unfortunate individual at
the place OF popular resort designated.