Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-07
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lnrrorrrD ExrHsssrr yOA DAILY STATE sESrsrL. /
Noon Reports.
GEN. MEADE SILL RETAINS COMMAND
OF HIS ARMY.
The Republican Caucus---SChuyler
Colfax for Speaker.
CO.s'DgTFO.F Of THE .S'.av'r..
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC QUIET.
The President stiIi In Feeble Health.
SO UT Fl ER NJ m EwS 8 .
Thirteen Steamers Run the Blockade
in one Night.
Smelling Of Charleston Continued
Smelling OF Charleston Continue.
&c, &c., &c. &C, &c.
from New York.

NEw YoRK, December 4.--The Tribuue's spe
cial dated Washington, Dee 2 says:
All reports abou, the removal of Gen Meade,
that spring up before the meeting Of Congress,
are premature After the President RECEIVERS
sufficient strength To enable him to weigh the re.
suits Of the -ix davs' campaign, just closed. bis
decision may be expected
One 0t the most interesting reports ever issued
by Secretary of the Navy, is now preparing by
Mr. Welles. "a already stated The estimate for
all branches OF the naval aud marine corps will
not exceed Sl42 900 900. The item that in
creases the estimate to this figure is the expense
OF the construction and purchase OF an immense
fleet, which now being the property OF the Gov.
ernment will only cost their annual maintenance
and repair. Tie report will suggest many in.
proyements IN the management of naval affairs.
Secretary Welles will devote some space To the
discussion of iron-clads IL - sand that the roa.
son Tor the failure OF the attack on Charleston is
that the harhor instructions are too great TO be
overcome by vessels. Mr. Welles will be able to
count 600 700 vessels as the property OF tne
Navy Department.
There is no doubt but that Schuyler Colax
will be elected Speaker of the House IN the 3Sth
Congress Should the ballot be taken at the
caucus called Tor 10. morrow evening, his ma
jorty will be decisive. Ii Is generally under
stood here, that the caucus will postpone
the nominations for other officers till Monday
evening. but this mny possibly not he the case.
The opposition candidate for Speaker will be,
without much doubt. Cox, il being ascertained
that Oh0 decidedly prefers him 20 Pendleton
The estimates Tor the Department of the In
terror foot up $3.50 900. OF this amount the
Pension Office estimates are about 500 900. and
the General Land Office are about S6OO, 900 The
judiciary estimates are cut dowu at least $500
600 The Indian bureau figures are also cut
down considerably. The Census Office does not
care for ANY appropriation The Patent Office
balance j. nearly $3s 600 on hand The agri-
cultural Department asks for an appropriation of
$500 The Capitol extension aud acqueduct
estimates are vet tO complete the grand total.
special To the Herald from the headquarters
OF the Army OF the Potomac, ith inst, says
Last night our pickets were driven in at Ger
mania Ford by the rebel cavalry and the long roll
was sounded throughout the camp.
The enemy retreated across the river before
any damage WAS done, and the army
gained its usual quiet,
A large number OF iurloushs have been gran
ted to officers To 20 home.
The weather is fine
Speculation in regard to the question whether
Meade will be retained in command of this army
is rife. aud the army IA greatly divided in regard
to his ability.
Sedgwick seems to be most in favor, next TO
him Warren would be most acceptable.
WARRINGTON, Dec. "A special To the Her
aid SAYS:
None OF the wounded Ia the recent engage
ment south OF the Rapidan will be brought to
Washington.
Arrangements have been made for their
treatment an Alexandria.
The loss in killed, wounded and missing, is es.
timaied at $50
The health OF the President is still feeble he
is unable TO leave his chamber. but is engaged in
the completion of his message