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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

HE.Dou aRTERs ARNr or THE POroNAc. !
\ovan,har al

hfsn9t AkTkk. Akhl OF THE IOfOAAC,f
November 80
The utmost quiet had prevailed along the line
for several days past. until yesterday p NJ.
when our batteries at Fort Hill opened fire FOR
the entertainment, OF the enemy. At first the
Onemy did not reply, but after e short line they
opened from several guns. There was a perfect
shower Of shot and shell fell in and around Fort
Hill Unfortunately. just at this time. some OF
the troops at duty in the vicinity were being re
lieved, end several easulties occurred.
Lieutenant Colonel Stafford of the Seth New
York Volunteers was wounded, and il is said he
cannot recover. Towards dark the artillery
firing ceased, but the piekets kept up their ex
changes all night. Tonight they brisk )
engaged in the same neighborhood.
Deserters continue TO come into our lines daily
They seem heartily tired of the war. They
speak of the discomfort and decentralization pre-
vailing in the rebel ranks, and express their be
lief in the speedy disruption of the Southern
COnfederacy
Governor Bradford and a number Of promi
nent citizens of Maryland arrived here to day
They came to present hagsto the several Mary
land regiments in the 9Th corps, and the present
alton is expected to take place to morrow.
Signed W d. McGREGG
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03
COM M ERCIAL.
TELISsAPh.
cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, December 2.

CINcINSArI, December ..
Flour unchanged under the eastern report,
the stock being light Holders are firm; sales
at 50 p for superine. and 50 30 for extra.
Wheat dull: red 81 0O@2 OF; and white 81 20
az %
Corn in good demand; old shelled 81 30: new
ear 81
Oats rather lower; sales at SAC in elevators
There 80 900 bushels received in the last
twenty -four hours.
Rye 81 30
Barley dull and little or no demand
Whisky Tore active and higher, opening at
II 50 and closing at 81 -, holders asking 81 90
Provisions quiet; sales of 400 bbls. mess pork
at S36@37, the latter an extreme price for a
fancy brand; bulk shoulders. partially cured,
at So.
Lard 2Oc
Hogs dull and nothing done: 300 lbs average
offered at Sl3 10. Receipts 5000. The wealth
er was not fit for curing is one cause Of he dull
Nothing done in green meats.
Groceries firm and in good demand
Gold $50. Silver 2I5 offered.
Money l2GiJ.
Exchange dull at 8 discount
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03
Dispatch From Gen. Meade.
LATER FROM NEW ORLEANS
Details of the Cavalry Expedition.
GOLD CLOSED AT 92, 81.
&c.. &c. &c. 6e.. &c.


NEW ORLEANS, December ,.
The Era contains details of General Lees
great cavalry expedition, fully confirming previ
Gus reports As to its success Colonel Fonda, OF
the lloth Illinois Was in command of one
column and proceeded to Port Hudson, thence
TO Jackson, on the 10th Ten miles from Jack
son he surprised rebel camp, dispersed il. cap
turing 50 prisoners 300 stand OF arms 100
horses, % army wagons. and large amount OF
military stores, lie then moved forward and Joined
the main column under General Lee, who. thus
reinforced, marched upon Liberty. Another
column had been started from Baton Rouge for
Liberty under Colonel Marsh, "a Ilnoi.
airy. This column reached Liberty, and
surprised the rebel General Hodge, in
capture by jumping from back window. but all
the members of bis staff were taken, including
Lieut.. johnson, nephew of JEFF Davis. Col
Marsh remained here until the errival of Gen
eral Lee, when two expeditions were dispatched
still further into the enemys lines, one going TO
Brookhaven, under Col. Fonda, and the other
going to Summit, under Col. Bassford, 18th u
Y. cavalry. At Brookhaven train of cars
loaded with all kinds OF military stores, was
captured and DESTROYED as also buildings con
tanning Quartermsster stores. Fifty prisoners
were taken, section of artillery and 30 wag
Ons loaded with stores. Col Bassford found a
large quantity OF stores at Summit, and, as the
place was surprised, he secured the whole and
DESTROYED il; he then returned to Liberty with -
prisoners and some valuable trophies of this sue
cessful raid.
While these expeditions absent General
Lee was attacked at Liberty by Col Scott, and
mOstvigOrOus fight was kept up for two hours,
and, although Lees forces Outnumbered by
SCOTS, the enemy were finally obliged 70 re-
treat
The result of the fight the capture of %
prisoners. one 2pOunder howitzer, and 30 left
dead on the field
The expedition then returned to Baton Rouge
Our loss was not over twenty
fire occurred in Baton Rouge OIL the 22d, in
a building formerly used a cotton manufacto-
ry, but lattery as government stable. Over
s. 600 worth of property burned consisting
OF horses, mules and harness
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

q The Christian Commission, having refer
ence TO the relief of our brave soldiers held in
this city, and of which Hon Bellamy Storer, OF
Ohio. was President. has adjourned, sine die. Its
sessions we're deeply interesting Everything
relating TO the well being and comfort OF our
brave men in the ield always ELECTS the hear
test and most active sympathy and CO operation
of the best part of all our philanthropic aud pa
trotic citizens Particularly was il pleasing to
Us TO note the great concern taken by the ladies
daily present in all the proceedings. Certainly
the women of Indiana have thus far done their
share during this lamentable And still the
angelic creatures flag not in the good work
b. 5 Jacobs, of Chicago, W ) Carter, OF
Milwaukee, and Sheppard Wells, OF St. Louis,
appointed by the Commission, left last night for
the battle fields of Tennessee with supplies for
the wounded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03


WASHINGTON, December The following
dispatch has been received Al the War Depart
ment.
CRY PolyT, December
To Hon + VI Stanton, Secretary Of War.
The Richmond Examiner of to-day admits
that sherman will succeed in reaching the sea
coast. Other papers admi, that he has crossed
the Oconee.
Signed |. : GRANT,
Lieutenant General
Il i, said by those who have seen Richmond
paper. Of Wednesday last, that they contain only
a repetition of the statement that General Sher
man i still ilourishing about IN the interior OF
Georgia. X j. also stated that Detachment, of
Yankee cavalry. sent in the direction of
Beaufort, were either captured, killed, or III.
pefsed
The general regulations for the purchase Of
tie products Of the insurrecti0uary States on
government account lust promulgated. provide
for the appointment OF agents by the Secretary Of
the Treasury at the following designated mar.
kets or places:
New Orleans Memphis Nashville Norfolk
Beaufort, North Carolina, Port ROYAL. and
Pensacola
The price 20 be paid Tor any of the products
shall be agreed upon between the seller and the
purchasing agent. but IN no case ID exceed tie
market value in the city OF New \ ork according
10 the lsteSt QuotaiiOrs
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03
vevy york ark es .
New YORK DeceI

New YokK, December >.
Cotton heavy, ST. % for mddlng
Flour-Stste and Western 56l0c better
81 9O@lO 90 for extra State; $ll l0@ll %
tor common to good shipping brands extra round
hoop Ohio and gil 30@l2 % for trade brands,
market closing dull, with no sellers at inside
quotations.
Whisky closed firm at 81 90@l 9211 for west
ern and 81 goal 81 for State.
Wheat (62c better; winter red Western 81 AZ
o. 40 Chicago spring 81 %; No. Milwaukee
club 81 1922 AZ: winter 81 40@2 49,.
Rye firm at 81 u for western.
Barley 81 e5 for State
Corn heavy and ! @2c better; 81 94@l s5 for
mixed western in store and aflost
Oats lower: sales at 99@Sl OF in store and
ahoat
Wool quiet
Coffee dull Sugar quiet NuscovsdO 2Ols a
23l2; Havana IS.
Petroleum firm; Cansds 1880; do for ell
refined in bond 6Oc; refined free &c
Moiasses dull.
Pork opened decidedly lower and very heavy,
and closing more Grmer with a strong up
ward tendency; $32 for two year old mess, s32 %
d33 90 for one year old cash and regular way:
closing az the latter price, and S32632 q. for
prime, and $50 for new prime mess. Also 5000
obls. new mess for January and February, sell
ers and BUYERS option s35 75@3s; 1000 bills
prime mess for January. buyers option. S37 30.
Beef firm and in good demand ut S20@22 30
for country mess; S22 50025 for repacked mess,
and $l9(G24 for extra mess.
Beef hams steady At S2e62s %.
Cut meats shade higher; l712@lo14 for
shoulders; 20d2lc Tor hams
Lard more active and firmer; 2l11 622, the
latter price an extreme for choice city, closing at
23c for strictly prime western
Butter steady with s-fair demand at 35G64Sc
for Ohio, and i4@56 for State
Cheese heavy at l4@22la for prime.
Money easy at 6d7 per cent.
Sterling closes steady at 1921. q 1895.
Gold steady at 229
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03
rom Cairo.

CARO-, December 2-Tbe steamer Lumnary
brought New Orleans dates OF the evening of
the Doth
The east wing OF the penitentiary was burned
on the night of the I'D, in consequence of the
carelessness of the contrsbands quartered in the
building One hundred and forty mules, fifty
horses and seventy FIVE sets of harness belonging
to government were consumed with the building
IaSs s75 600
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

PoR RrNr.--A nice house of FIVE rooms ANY
person DESTROYS of such house can hear Of an
opportunity by iEquiring at this office 4 lot of
furniture almost entirely new. will be sold To the
person taking the house. There Is 4 we'll els
tern and wood house on the premises The
house i within ten mintes walk OF Washington
street ST.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

tE Magnificent bivslves fne fat, fresh and
juicy. right out of the shell, may be obtained.
served in any style. OF Mr. William Craft, at the
famous Circle" No. Is. North Meridian street.
of which the accomplished and genial George
Rhodius is the accomplished and popular propri-
etor Go % the "Circle' for oysters
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

The following translation FROM ancient sPAn.s
pom, which, ays The Ftnhurg Review, Is surpassed D
Eothinv With Which acquainted IN ihe spar'is'
language, except NJ "Ote 81 I.oui. - Leon-iI
GA let sAe s01l ~ slEH.ber srsAk-
Arosss iis senses and s-skr. =
To see hos soon
Life. ia it, glories giidss away.
Ard he stern footsteps q decay
Come stealing on
And while ve view the rolling tide,
Down which our flowing minutes glide
Away 20 fact,
Let NJ the present hour employ,
AID deem each fatgEe dream JOY
Already past
4<tns vain hope deceive the mind
70 happier let rs hope 10 Ind
To-morrov than to-day.
Our golden dreams q yore were bright.
Like them the present shall delight
Let them decay.
Our liye- like hssling streams must BE-,
That into engulphing
Are doomed 10 fall
The sea q death whose waves roll on
Ger King and kingdom, crown and throne
And swallow all
Alike the rivers lordly tide,
Alike the humble riyulets glide
To that sad wave,
Death levels poverty and pride,
And rich and poor sleep side by side
Within the grave
Ger birth j. but starting place
Life i the running II the race,
And death The goal;
There all our gitterng toys are brought
The path alone, Of all unsought,
T. found y ST.
then hON poor and little worth
Are all these glittering toys Of earth
That lure here
Dreams 81 a sleep that death must break.
Alas. before 10 bids wake,
We disappear
Long ere the damp Of earth can blight
The cheeks pure glow Of red and white
Has pOed away.
Youth smiled and all was heavenly fair
Age came and laid his finger there,
And where are they.
Where Is the strength tha: spurned decay,
The step that rOved 50 light and gay,
The hearts bthe tone
The strength IS gone. the step Is slow,
And Joy grows wearisOme and So-
When age comes on.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

IF LOOMS is agent for the Guardian Life
Insurance Co, and Continental Fire Insurance
Company. both reliable companies of the city Of
New York Office, Hubbard's Block, corner Of
Washington and Meridian streets, up stairs
dec3 d4t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

sS- David 5. McKernan. late OF McKernan L
Hill, and James Frank, late with Metzger / Strib-
len, have entered into cO-partnership 10 carry on
the Real Estate aud Claim business, under the
style Mckernan 4 Frank at No. 39l, West
Washington street, next door east Of the Palmer
House, up stairs. All who have property for
sale would do well TO leave it with them. and
those wishing 10 purchase will find large list OF
desirable property to choose from They will
give the collection of all kinds of claims against
the government special attention Call and sec
them. bt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03


Tell me where
That | can get stylish one;
You'll bet will wear
A good one stranger. stylish. too.
Quoth the landlord, that I'll do;
Here. boy. | warn you.
Show this stranger %.
Said the urchin-22l
That's where all the ladies
Get their furs-
That's Baker 4 Mclver's-
Number twenty-five.
He found the number
And the hat. Said the urchin:
That's hat as suits:
Then looking at his "underpinning,
Said the urchin. grinning.
BLACK your bOotsl"
30 AZ
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

SMOKERS. ATTENTION The most magnificent
tobacco ever put in pipe may be obtained at the
famous house of 4 W sharpe North PenDsyl-
vania street. Truly, il is sublime, and so are
the cigars Mr.. Sharpe sells. But we are not
Just now Dragging Of anything but Mr. Sharpes
unprecedented and unparalleled smoking to
bacco. which we have tried for ourselves II Is
wonderful and hallucinating.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

NV YORK. December 2-Mueller was exc
cuted in London on the 9Th. making a comics
sion on the scif0ld.
The Washington special save: There is high
military authority for sayiaS that the situation
in Tennessee augurs success
There are positive indications. through rebel
sources, that Sherman is advancing uiumphantly
toward the sea coast.
Other commanding generals will soon De
Aesrd from
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

tn The Chief Fire Engineer, yesterday. with
his fun force, was engaged in seeing to it that
the public csterns were everywhere well sup
piled. The Chief Fire Engineer has precaution
ond activity in this regard and deserves, at this
juncture. the commentator of every citizen.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

q AT the Cincinnati News Agency, North
Peunsylyania street. the Atlantic Monthly.
Wilkes Spirit. the New York Ledger and Mer-
curry. Harpers Weekly. the New York Clipper.
the National Police Gazette. and all current
publications NAV be procured at publishers re
tail prices The Cincinnati News Agency is
open every Sunday morning during postofEce
hours
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

sET The celebrated boot aud shoe establish
ment Of A. Lintz, West Washington street. east
of the Palmer House. il visited daily by ladies
and gentlemen resident, aud ladies and gentle.
men from abroad. Lintz's manufactured arti-
cles magnificent.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

rE-Is there an ordinance with reference 10
showing wheelbarrows along sidewalks TO the
inconvenience Of pedestrians, particularly those
of the female persuasion? IL there il, ought it
not to be enforced? II there is not, one ought
10 be enacted.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

sE-The festival at Masonic Hall, night be
fore last. given by the young ladies connected
with Christ Church, for the purpose OF contribu
ting towards the completion of the belfry, was
exceedingly pleasant affair. and realized pecu-
niarily.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

A SUPkRIOR REMEDY w c can cOnscientiously
recommend 10 those suffering from disIressiL z
cough DR.. Stricklands Nelhuous Cough Bal
sam Ii gives relief almost instantaneous, ard
Is vlhsl not disagreeable to the taste. There Is
no doubt but the Melihuous Cough Bslsam i
one OF the best preparations in use and i all that
is propuejors claim for H. We have tried il
during the pAst week. and found relief from =
most distressing cough IL Is prepared oy Dr..
Strickland, No 6. Past Fourth street, Cincinnati.
Ohio. Cincinnati National Union. Il
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

~ StOlworthy. the most fashionable tailor
in the city, may be visited by any gentleman at
bis elegant rooms. North Meridian street Spleen
did are his fabrics and srtistically does he make
them up according to order
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

- Every morning, at ten o'clock, Rhodius.
az the Circle Saloon, furnishes his guests with
magnificent free luuch. This morning, with
other delicacics and substantals, he served up
oyster soup prairie ducks, canvass back chickens
and sand-hill goose
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

Work resumed yesterday the
buildings in process OF erection on South Meri-
dian street. The workmen seem determined to
make the best of their opportunities before win
ter really sets in.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

p The fourth annual meeting OF the lndi
ana Horticultural Society will convene in TN,
city on Tuesday. January 81. 1855. The rooms
Of the Marion county Horticultural Society.
Hubbard's Block. southwest corner OF Washing
ton aud Meridian street. are headquarters The
Pathological horticultural and agricultural attend
ance and accompanying specimens promises TO DE
extraordinarily interesting, probably surprising
ary former exhibition.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

We call attention to the advertisement Of
the Harris Press in another column. and advise
one and all 10 go and see the -machine in opera
ton on the vacant LOT south of the Terre Haute
Depot
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

Go TO THE BEsr.-Bryant, Stratton & Spen-
GERS Business College. 80 p West Washington
street. open day and evening for instruction in
bookkeeping, penmanship and telegraphiDg.
arithmetic. &c &c.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

BI CsRETUI The season has come when
fires are the most frequent. and IL becomes ev
erybOdy. for the safety OF themselves and their
neigbbors. TO use great caution 10 avoid them
A single spark OF Ere in ashes put in a wooden
vessel nav Jay waste block OF buildings; : coal
NAV sn-o out from hole IN the stove IRE
kndls from defective chimney. With the same
result II you do not want 70 be turned out
sbeltefless Que Of these cold nights o. lose your
store and goods be careful of IRE
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

sX-Now Is the accepted time for the immor
tai Street Commissioner 70 scrape the streets snd
alleys throughout the municipality IL re pro-
crastinates the mud will freeze
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

IYtvus

Tho aggregate receipts this week 597 head
and s4 bead Ecehan Tor the corresponding week last
season.
Considering the fac tina; the dressed meat markets are
very heavily stocked. and the Wholesale poultry
Slutted, 4 wonder that many cattle were sold at
any price Spectators are having harvest of losses
unles. the tide q slsrS' cosnges. middle
men viii be obliged - seek other asds heir sBecu-
lsiive operations.
Nedc not materially alter quotations the sv-
sTags 81 bales for taking the entire sales q the
there : really difference, compared with las:
The following The figures which give the quotations
ofthe market.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

~ The judges Of the Supreme Court Of II
diana, having taken a recess. will reconveDe on
the Goth inst.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03
WV YORK roxEY MARKET

Gold opened firm at 23l y, advancing To 234,
declining TO 1901. and closing at 23l sd23lh 8.
Government stocks shade hrmer
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

sETbe next session Of the Indiana Legisla-
ture convenes in this city January 9Th, 1865 IL
the body comes together previously, Gov. Nor
ton will have to commit one OF bis extras
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

GKASp Opening OF LADIES AND GENTLEMEN :
FVBs taker hclVer are how opening q
third aud largest invoice OF furs OF the season.
Come and see them ii you wsnt bargain, and
the newest style. Bolt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

Choice and extra sso1ioo. medium TO good sssSso
common 70 fair e3c85o. inferior e3oS<o Tie nsrke'
remains du and there prospect fer nedists In
rroveuelt. $500 ~-
CALVES .s#..ea
Grass calves are plenty and sell such rates buyer
and seller agree upon Definite quotations are ou'
of the question. Choice and extra are quoted a. IA
l3c good TO- i7 common. inclrtng grss- calves, .
ese per IN.
SHEEF kSn LAMBS
The demand for mutton has been comparatively light
this week, and the market has been dull Good sheep
quoted az "a Csc; common TO medium AZ esse-
choice lambs at s.. &c Se PER 10; good % common ~
sfc
The aggregate supply this week Is 22.s9, which may
be considered light fer the For the correspond
ing week in 1ss3. ~ aeo bead were sold
Tuesday sales made az slight decline. snd he
market closed firm 81 our quotations.
Live hogs. Dressed
Prime heavy esi'2corn fed per N lsa 9l2s. 59l5i.
Prime light do do do lsG13i4 ls&f5s
Prime still fed do DO do u5Sal2 HssIj
Small pigs, suitable for re;s butchers quoted a;
eli 75GsI2 per cwt. alive sni a. l5c per H. dressed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

~ Crowds OF unfortunate persons visit Dr.
j = " Thomson : Office daily. who are relieved
OF Their pain and permanently cured Of their mai
aides. IN the shortest possible time See card
under old Galens' heAd-cut, on the third page of
this paper. 2f
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

tE Miss Olive Logan. a new. young and
beautiful star IN the theatrical armament, will
We learn. shortly make her appearance At the
Metropolitan.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

~ The next term Of the United States Dis
trict and Circuit Court conyenes in this city De
cembcr %, 1864
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

~ IL was absolutely so warm last night that
il circumambiently lightning all over aud around
about this metropolis
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-03

METROPOLITAN THEATRE night is the
last performance of the Dead Heart. Let no one
fail to see it-One Of the best dramas OF the age
Mr. Adams. in his great impersonation of Robert
Landry