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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
from Washington

WASHINGTON. January l0-The statement
that NJ. Clark the chief Of the Note Bureau
in the Treasury Department, has been suspended
from duty, is totally without foundations, and
there is authority for this denial There will
probably be vigorous examination as To the
motives of the author of the report
The Democratic and Conservative members Of
Congress met on Saturday evening in the Capitol
with Hon John + Dawson of Pa. in the Chair,
and unanimously adopted the following important
resolutions. offered by Hon. Jas. Brooks of New
YORK:
Whereas. Gold or silver is paid to our Minis
tiers, Consuls and Commissioners representing
the nation in foreign countries, and gold and
silver are received from the people at the custom
houses in payment of duties; aud
Where's. The people taxed TO pay CAPT
tli>ts their interest in specie their investments
in the national debt; therefore be it
Resolved. That officers. soldiers and sailors
in the army and navy should be paid in gold or
silver, or their equivalents in amount and be il
also
Resolved, That the Chairman of this meet
ing be instructed to prepare amendments to the
army and navy bills 10 this effect
The following resolution, from a committee
appointed to consult upon the political matter.
likely to before Congress, also
adopted:
Resolved. That the Presidents proclamation
Of Dec. q, 1863, is unwise, inexpedient, revolu
tonary and unconstitutional, and is therefore
disapprovej
A private telegram from Cumberland to nigh
says all is quiet aud the railIo ID is perfectly SAFE
there
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
Death OF Hon. caleb B. smith-ucct-
ing Of the bar.

Pursuant to notice. meeting of the members
Of the Bar WAS held at the Office of Hon John
Hanna, United States District Attorney, IN the
Government Building. in the city OF Indi, polls
at o'clock A. NJ. SATURDAY.. Jan. 9Th, 1864. TO
take proper action in relation to the death of Hon
Caleb b. Smith, late Judge of the U s District
Court of Indiana.
The meeting wasorganized by the appointment
OF Hon. J. A. Matson Chairman. and n. b.
TAYLOR Secretary.
The object OF the meeting was stated by the
Chairman who spoke in a feeling and appropriate
manner of mis- early intimate acquaintance with,
and the great private worth. eminent virtues
ability aud public services Of. the deceased: and
the loss not only his family and friends, but the
country, had sustained in his death
A resolution adopted that The members of
the Bar meet at the u ) District Court Room in
said city on Tuesday next, at | o'clock P NJ i.
and then proceed in body to the residence OF the
deceased To attend his funeral.
A committee of nine was also appointed TO
prepare suitable resolutions and present ard
port the ut the next regular term Of SAID
District Court. in May next, ami also to select a
| suitable person TO deliver, AT the same time, an
appropriate address the life and public services
! of the deceased which committee IS composed of
the following persons:
Hons d Mcdonald. IL c. Newcomb, J L
Mcdonald, John H,nua, NJ. NJ Rty. Judge
Elliott, j. ). Newman. j. a. Mltson and ) +.
Perkins
And the meeting then adjourned.
Y. Il Taylor, Secy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
From Wasnington.

WASHINGTON. January 3, 2:30 p M-Since
the receipt OF the newspaper telegram early this
morning. announcing the appearance of Fizhugh
Lee and lmboden with u rebel force in three col
umus, threat ming Petersburg and Cumberland,
the Star says dispatch has reached headquarters
here. direct from Gen. Kelly. stating that the
rebels have relreated from those yicinities
letter from London county, Va, saws that
daring rohberies are being everywhere committed
and money exiOried from the inhabitants to save
their dwellings from the flames There is "A
greater state of alarm prevailing than has before
existed during the war The depredations are
represented u be committed by Southern desert
ers There being protection afforded them,
the citizens are compelled TO submit
1t Is stated that more than week ago the
rebels were moving toward Winchester, with the
intention, probably, OF proceeding beyond that
town This report is verified. TIE Gov
eminent has not been unmindial of this import
ant faci and has taken measures accordingly
The Secretary ami Assistant Seer etary of the
Interior and the heads of the several Bureaus
together with all the employees of that depart
ment. met in tie rotund, of the Capitol building
this afternoon and adOpiel suitable resolutions in
view OF the recent decease Of Judge Caleb b.
Smith. formerly Secretary Of the Interior As a
further mark OF respect Secretary Usher ordered
the department. 10 be closed during the remainder
of the nay
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
From Eort smith. Ark.

FORT SMITH, January 6.--L,eut. Britain. of
Kings 81 Arkansas regiment OF Lpgan's rebel
brigade, came into our lines to day with a squad
of his command. He left Prices headq .arters
at Longwood, twenty miles ives! Of Golden, on
Christmas
Gen Holmes is in command Of the trans-Mss
issipp Department
Gen. Price commands the army in the field
which Is estimated II 900 men; but Britain
says the entire effective rebel firce outside of
Texas does not exceed 1900 OF Prices Mis-
sourians only about 1000 or 600 remain. and
but few OF these part of the army he took out
of Missouri. The veterans Of Lexington and Pea
Ridge nearly all in their graves The Mis-
sour troops are Shelby's cavalry and Parsons
infantry brigade Mosby's new recruits are con-
scripts and bush whackers
Gen Steele has been superseded in command
of the rebel Department of the Indian Territory
by Gen Moxer.
the rebel troops have issues of fresh beef and
corn meal. with one ration OF flour per week
They are btdiy clothed, have tents, and suffer
greatly.
The reports al the Federal successes in Texas
and Bank occupation OF the Rio Granje had
created great gloom among the rchels
RumOrs OF the issue OF President Lincoln
amnesty proclamation we're also having their
effect through thelr ranks. and de>ertions were
frequent. The officers were promising the men
4 speedy advance nOrthwarI. in order to quiet
them
Many we'll informed persons are Of the opinion
that Price Will move with one column upon Little
Rock. and M9xer with another will move upon
Fori Smith.
The weather here is the coolest ever known.
The Thermometer Ia, stood 10 TO l5o below
zero for several days. The snow is six inches
deep.
Some cavalry crossed the river on the ice and
immediate advance OF their forces northward as
prob lble
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
prom Cu I'M beriand. sid.

CUMBERLAND. January "a dispatch just
ceived from Col. Thornburn, commanding at
Petersburg, informs me that the rebel force which
has been threatening ns for several dsys past has
retreated toward the Shenandoah Valley.
The force il formidable one, consisting of
three brigades-Lees. Walkers and Rosser's-
al under command of Gen Fnzhugh Lee. De
serters report that it was the intention Of Lee to
capture the garrison Petersburg. take New
Crsek and Cumberland. destroy our stores. break
the railroad BY burning the bridges, &c. |
am happy to inform you that the great raid
undertaken by Gen. Early in retaliation for our
late movements in this department, has thus far
resulted in complete failure An empty wagon
of Col ThOrnburn's. returning from Petersburg,
was captured 10y portion of the enemy's forces
With this exception they have not thus far been
able to intiict upon u any injury. Many desert
erS are coming in. and our cavalry are picking up
many strngglers. The railroad Is safe, and trains
are running regularly.
The weather is cold aud the several
inches deep. b. F KELLEY.
Brigader General
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Ero,a cairo.

CAIRO. January lD.-Gen. sherman and staff
have gone to Memphis 1t i understood that
he will establish his headquarters at Huntsville,
Alabama
Thd steamer Gladiator had a hole knocked in
her hull 10y zee. last night. while loading az the
leree. and sunk TO her lower guards. Her cargo
being removed she will be raised
The steamer Forsythe, from Memphis on the
9Th. la survived with 257 bates OF cotton for St.
Louis.
The Little Rock Democrat of the Goth ult
saws:
Senator Mitchell recently returned from Rich
moni with ders from JET. Davis. which creates
considerable stir in rebel camps.
Lieut. Green, with a detachment of the Sd
Federal Arkansas cavalry, Ell route 10 Fort
Smith, was attacked by Col. Halls rebel cavalry
The enemy were whipped.
The steamer Continental from New 0rlein:
on the LIST. has ar.vel she me. ice 81 or ~
miles below Helena-s0mething almost un-
heard Of
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11

ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION THE 9TH INDIANA.
This veteran regiment. Col. Shuman, two
hundred and seventy FIVE strong, and a. noble a
body of men tro5 the earth, arrived early
on Saturday morning, and after warm break
fast at Soldiers Home. marched to the State
House and took up quarters in Representatives
Hall In the afternoon, at Masonic Hall, pub
lie reception was given them. Governor Morton.
the representative OF the whole State, welcomed
them appropriately and pitrloticay lie spoke
proudly of their distinguished services soldiers
of Indiana He expressed himself with great
feeling with reference 10 the hardships they had
undergone. and touchiDgly spoke of the heroic
dead of the regiment. whose memory would
forever be held sacred by grateful people
Gen Mansfield followed His Excellency. brief
~ md pertinenily.
COL Shuman in behalf of the regiment re.
spondel in plain and soldierly words He paid 4.
high tribute to the regiment, for good conduct,
discipline ana gallantry on the field IL never
had fillen to the lot of any one to lead Drawer
and truer men
Dr.. sherman, Surgeon. recounted graphically
the achievements of the 9th on the battle fields
of Laurel Hill Carrick's Ford. Greenbriar. ALE
ghany or Buffalo Mountain, Shiloh. Peirvville.
Stone River. Chickamiuga. Rnggod. Lookout
Mountain. and Missionary Ridge. These made
the immortal record Of the regiment for the pa
and It's future throughout the would he alike
glorious
Generals Noble and Carrington also spoke
The regiment carried "A flag. presented. after
the battle of Shiloh by Gen Nelson in testino
nv OF their solIierly bearing OF that bloody field
We need not say with what pride the brave men
regard that banner Their old Z. too. deposit
ell in the State House, sas brought forth and
wildly enthusiastic the cheers which greeted
it. His Excellency at this moment could not
restrain himself; he rose to his feet and promised
the heroes another standard. under which again
they might go forth in the cause of their country
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
sunday Night Dispatches.
LATER FROM EAST TENNESSEE
Our Forces Driven Back from
Bean station.
Meeting of the Democratic and Con-
sentative Members of Congress.
RtBElS CONCENTRATING IN TEXAS.
&C.. &c. &c, &c. &c.
LATER FROM EAST TENNESSEE
REBELS CONCENTRATING IN 1ExAs.
&C.. &C.. &c, &c. &c.


Nav YoRK January 10 Letters from East
Tennessee, of the 18th. TO the Herald, state that
our forces have been driven back from Bean Sta
ton bv Longstreet Our losses in four DAYS
skirmishiDg reached about 2u0 besides some wa
CONS.
Rebel prisoners state that Longstreet has been
reinforced by EweIl. and had been ordered to
take Knoxville at all hazards. Longstreet has
about 40. 600 men
Gen Foster is at Knoxville, and Gen. Parke
commands in the field.
special dated Cumberland. Nd the 9th.
states that an official rebel document containing
the plans Of the proposed raid by Early. has been
captured. Ii appears 10 have been the intention
to cut the railroad at Nartnsburg aud 10 capture
our troops between there and New Creek: but
Early finding that Averill was at Martinsburc.
gave up that expedition: he then sent a force
against Petersburg, and this expedition also
proved a failure A force was also sent To cap
ture Curpbeand but that also failed
Very important Information has also been OBJ
tanned relative 10 rebel commanders and the
avowei intentions OF high rebe officials
Rebel deseriers daily come in with importsnt
information
The latest inspection of hospitals in the States
develop the fact that al! are bounteOusly supplied
with necessaries and Injuries. and the inspectors
recon- mend the benevolence Of the Sanitary Com
mitree for the Western hospitals
A dispatch from the Army Of the Potomac to
the Herald says il. is rumoIei that Meade has re-
signed and Hancock has been appointed in his
place
The Herald's Washington dispatch saws Gems
Meade, Hancock, Meigs and Ingalls, arrived there
last evening.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11

nPEN DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE RECEPTION
~ cf Pupils IN either Department. Price Of Tuition
much reduced, and j. less than any other similar
Institution in the world
Advantages Of this Institution other similar
Schools, mich are inurfuable TO the Student.
The President Of this school devotes his entire undi
vided attention IL and Is always personally present
and teaching, while most Others trust theirs with mex
perienced boys, whose principal pay l. the name Of
Professor" and devote their time to drumming up
scholars being frequently ON the than at the
desk
The President Of this School believed TO be the only
person teaching in The State, not in the West who
has had actual experience practical accountant
in bank OF other first class business house.
Il is the only School in the State II not IN the West
that has hrst-class Penman permanently connected
with IT, and has the emily Penman in the 81 ate who has
ever taken first premium Penmanship Of any kind
at the State Pairs Of this State not at those OF any
otherState.
The system Of Book keeping used in this School IS not
the Imagination of sinxle inexperienced theorst,
which has r-ver been applied adopted In single
business house. but IL the oint work Of many Of the
very best practical accountants taken from real bust
and actual experience. and IS in constant
in fourfhs Of the first class Business houses Of the
United States.
One hundred graduates Of this school acting
actual accountants in first class business houses fer
every from any other school In the state and the
graduates ftbis School get City per cent for their
services than those any other school in the
IL is believed BE- the only School Of the kind in the
State that hs regular lectures which all is taught
that advertised and charged for Of the regu
lar
Full particulars of anything pertaining College
will be sent u any person on recept 81 red stamp 10
pay return postage and viii thank person who
will send the and address of any number of
emen OF ladies who may possibly attend Commercial
College.
sBe careful to give the names of the Post ONCE.
THOMAS J. BRYANT. President.
decl2-d WIN indianapolis. Ind.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
From Hss1ifay

HALIFAX. january . In the Admiralty Court
to-day, Judge Stewart presiding, the case of the
Chesapeake came up In opening the case Judge
Stewart stated that the case was entertained upon
the ground that the seizure of the vessel was a
piratcal act His opinion was, that the vessel
ought Ia be given M 10 her owners.
Mr. Richie, counsel for the ConiederAtes
asked the Judge 20 contemplate the probability OF
an application OF the Couiedcrales Tor her
Hi Honor declued lac would not entertain any
thins OF the kim t.
Mr. Richie then gave his Interpretation of the
law up,n the validity Of the seizure. coniending
that any citizen of the southern Confederacy
with or without commission, has an absolute
right 70 seize any vessel belonging To the Fed
erals. and il would be lawful prize
The Advocate General said that he had felt
some difficulty IN bringing the case into this
court. AZ Their. vas pretense OF her being law
tul prize. but there priml facie evidence that
the capture was pir,iical His opinion was, that
the vessel should toe delivered over 10 her own.
els. Adjourned till The 18th inst
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11

MErKoPoLfraS--Rarelyh has il been our task
to chronicle public appreciation and public pa
tronage for the highest order of legitimate tragic
genius, so strikingly manifested as it has been
during the past six nights Of Mrs. Walters en-
gagement- Ii i ereditable 20 the intellectually
of our citizens. anda just tribute to the superla.
tive excellence of she tragedienne. that OF Mrs
Waller has been bestowed the prestige of having
performed 20 a greater number Of auditors and
consequently 70 greater receipts. that have here
tOfore honoreG rewarded any dramatic star :
one weeks representations at our theatre From
the novelties announced, we predict continu-
ance OF this fiattefing success.
Tonight entirely new sensational play
with the suggestive title Of The Wife Of 7 wo
Husbands" will be produced IL is by the great
French dramatist, Soue. and is said To be sin
gularly powerful and interesting. Mrs Waller
performs the character of The Wife of Two
Husbands" Mr. RILEY il the hero, and the other
parts are we'll distributed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
The Fenian HrOthe r ssOnd-Dcath of
General Corcoran.
FESf,N HALL, lSDIANAPoLIs. IND
January Z 1861

FENfAN HALL, INDIANAPJLIs. IND
January I. 1861
Az regular meeting ut the Fenau Brother
hood held J .nuary J. 1864. the following pre- I'M
ble and resolutions we're adopted IN reference to
the death OF Brigtdier General CorcorAn:
WHEREAS. We have learned with heartfelt
sorrow OF the death OF our respected and revered
brother in the Feni1n Brotherhood. General
Michael Corcoran, = bold and felrless defender OF
the rights of his native country. true Christian
aud sterling patriot one who. during his life
time. displayed those virtues which enie,r the
living and mmOrtil ize the dead. aud whereas. he
one OF those self sacrificing patriots who. re
gardless Of poweT ar influence, would not humble
the pure Celtic blood that 4 owed IN his veins 10 ~
homage To the hybrid usurper ephemerar
glow worm OF an Ill gotten crown; and whereas
General Corcoran has. by his undAuniei courage
vdlor AMI heroism aided by his noble band OF
warri Drs the immortal 9th. or many Amer
can CORY battle field. given the he to the would
be deStroyers of our name and race whD repre-
sent couutrymen as unworthy the name OF
PATRIOTS
Rssoired. That in the death OF General Corco
ran. the Fcnian Brotherhood in America has lost
one OF ~ brightest guiding sttrs. whose whole
lifetime devoted to placing his native country
foremost among the nations OF the earth. and re
gaining for his native Isle her lon. lost inherit
anre-an Irish Republic
hat the Fenitn Brotherhood of lnntanapO-
ia will ever revere AMI cherish the memory of
General Coreoran brother whose extitel
worth A. Christian, true lover of liberty. aud
above all. Tor hi un1yins v'iOr TO regain the
freedom OF the lani that bore hm.
! Fhst General COrcorIn- death has caused
tear OF anguish ~ flow from every Fenian.
which viii not become dry till the Feuian Broth
hood shall have planted the green ils OF Erin
DER the halls of an IRISH Senate. and the OF
fseeaom once more casts It's RAYS DER happy
/ Etn
That deeply sympathze with his be
reaved widow in her dire affection. in the loss Of
/ 80 virtuOus. devo.e,i ani ami IDLE a husband.
,. That a an humble tribute OF respect Ia the
memory of the dece ,,ed the II III Of this Society
/ be ,lrapei in mourning Tor thirty DAYS
6 Thata copy OF these resolutions be forward
ei 70 the vile OF our lamented brother. and he
published IN the indianapolis State Sentinel
/ Boston Pilot. and Irish American
THOS. NASH. Centre. Indianapolis
Joux Ausrt~ STUART. Secretary
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11

INV ORLEANS. jtnuary 3 Inform .tion has
been receiyeI here that MI rene. troops which
have betn operating III " e,t Louisiana. on the
bank Of she Lezz river. aud in iict the whole
f0tce OF the eifenly gathering ia Central
Iext>, aud uuIuug - form one large army 10
attack cur acquisition, Oh the coast OF Texls.
They viii number al least 2J.u0D The mos,
ample preparations have been nude To meet this
force here Will Soou Je news OF great interest
from Texas
The 18Th army corps still remains At New Or
leans Nearly every regiment has reeniisted as
veterans
The Agent of The State OF Connecticut is az
NeS Orleans. paving $500 10 every man who re-
enlists The l2th connecticut Vas re enlisted en-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11

nPEN DAY AND NIGHT FOR TIE RECEPTION
~ cf Pupils IN either Department. Price Of Tuition
much reduced, and Is less than any other similar
Institution m the world
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Important from Arkansas.
THE ADMIRALTY COURT At HALIFAX,
Case of the Chesapeake.
&c. &c, &c, &c. &c.


NV YoRK. January ga special dispatch 10
the Times dated Washington. January ., has the
following:
Mr.. Chase is firmly resolved not 20 issue any
more legal tender currency in any contingency
This purpose he openly avows The one year
certificates are depressed. owing To the popular
impression that an unusual amount OF them is in
the market. The fact is that the redemptions ex
cecil the issues and the amount ailoat ia rapidly
growing less. IL is considered that no more
500 bonds will be issued after the present series
is exhausted
The War Department will not furnish trans
portatiou, as was for a time supposed, to persons
desiring to attend the sales of lands which have
been confsczted
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
WANTED.
A q IL " II =
CONSTANTLY WANTED!
WANTED

II WANT INDUSTRIOUS AND ACTIVE MN TO
il canvass the country thoroughly, and deposit our
Medicines with every family am employing agents to
canvass foot, $500. and with horse and buggy,
$3.50 per yesr Agents required TO furnish horses
and buggies.
In addition 10 the above salary defray all expenses
incident the business II il agreeable and health
full occupation for young giving them good spPOr
tunity make money without the possibility Of sus-
tanning loss accrung from selling commission.
Applicants should apply in person. address % fur
ther information he desired the proprietor by letter.
No will he employed for less term than year
and will enter into a written contract TO that effect
shall require security, in all cases, If per-
sonally acquainted with the applicant as shall nrust
In his custody money! medicines books aud receipts
the amount Of from $500 $500.
y. NJ. FROST,
INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
xx2u
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COMM ERciAL.
Ut fzLEoxxfa.
utncfmnaft Market


u rELEexArz.
cincinnati Market
CisorSsATr. Jsnusry9.
Flour hru bat quiet
Wheat unchanged and firm: 81 30@l IS for
red, and 81 40ai IS for white. Oats advanced
10 e5c
whisky S5c, snd In good demand.
Mess pork sold at sI6 % for two yesr old, and
$40 for new.
Lard lln@i3c.
Gold 81 Silver a. Exchange 10 premium
selling. par buying An active demand for
money At l0@l2 per cent.
SeW Work. Market.
Nrw YoEx. January 9
Flour 6rm at about previous prices.
Whisky hrmer and in good demand: 92d93c
for State and Western.
Wheat firm; 81 i6@l 50 for Chicago spring:
vi 55@l So for winter red Western
Pork quiet and steady.
Money somewhat easier. and capital abundsn,
at per cent Sterling Exchange 81 66ls q / 81
Gold opened at 50. declined TO 81 "a, and closed
firm at 52G52lsc prem.
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From BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE. January 9.-Reliahle information
from Cumberland this morning SAYS that there
are no rebels now in the vicinity of that place
They have retreated from the vicinity of Peters
burg and gone in the direction of Staunton
All quiet along the whole line OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, and train: are running regu-
larly No grain : coming forward
River navigation il closed