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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
How the Rebels View their Defeat
ut Mobile.
From the Richmond Enquirer, 18th, /

Fort Gaines has gone the way of Hatteras
Roanoke island Pulaski. and Hilton Head Its
isolated position was exposed to the concentrated
assault of the Yankee navy and fsnking opera
ton OF troops detailed upon commanding points
Perhaps the officer in command of the fort NAV
have proved himself traitor. In that case eter
nal infamy awaits him. Ii these forts we're not
built To bc taken. they have not thus far render
ed any other use. IL is not worth while to dis
cuss the policy. since Fort Giines IL about the
last OF our sand bar deieuses this side of Calves.
ton. The lower fort captured. and our iron clad
fotilla demolished. Mobile would seem in danger
of being taken. Mobile, while sharing the fate
of Norfolk and New Orleans. will have our sym
psthies
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
TO INDIANA MILITARY OFFICERS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT or ISprANA,l
BuREAu or FINANCE.
INDIANAPOLIS. June ~. 1854

INDIANA OFFICERS who have been or are serving n
the army, are informed that their Ordnance Return,
vii be made up aud presented 10 the proper Department
and certificates ~ acquitanee obtsned res Of ck1rg
BY applying Mr. C. r. Rocker Chief Clerk state Ord
nance Department Office stairs yajens' hard
store, No. 81 We; Washington street Indianapolis
By making returns. above directed officers will not
ouy all fees, bat they will be able settle With tbs
Government and draw their pay from ~ thre,
months earlier than n the business u entrusted 10 Claim
Agents.
BY order q Governor xosrox.
W. n. r. TERRELL
jsG-tu Financial Ss~sssy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
Republican Joke

An Irishman. having 10 respect tor the mig
ger, tried to pass colored sentinel in st. Louis
on Monday. when he shot him. - Cincinnati
Gazette of August 18th.
The Gazette thinks il very funny that "Dig.
ger" should shoot an Irishman. What would
the Gazette and the nigger's friend. Governor
NoRroN. think il an Irishman was to shoot a
niger"
That would have; been outrage, would il
not. calling for an Executive proclamation
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

Pifs, District-wILLiAM v. NIBLACK,
second District-MICHAYLc c. KERR.
Third Distriet-HENRY ". HARRINGTON.
Fourth Dsirict-GEoRGE BERRY.
Seventh District-DANIEL W. VOORHEES,.
Eighth District--JAMEs p. HARVEY.
Ninth Distrie:-DAvID TURPfE.
Tenth Dis;rict-JOsEPH X. EDGERTON
Eleventh plstrict-JAMEs Y. MepOWEII-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
Gopher.

The funny of the Journal has coined
new name for the Democracy. Il IS Gopher
There is something prophetic in the sugges-
ton. We intend to Gopher both LINCOLN and
MoRrox this fall
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19

AT the Senatorial Convention composed Of
the counties Of Sullivan and vigo. held at
Farmer-burg. on the 10th inst Col. John y
Drake presented the lame of Hon B " Hanna.
of Vigo. As candidate for Senator. and the
name OF no other candidate being offered. the
nomination was made unanimous
Mr. Hanna being called upon. briefly ad-
dressed the Convention, accepting the nomina-
ton
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET


f0 6overnm.
Joseph q. Mcdonald, 81 Marion,
For Lestensnt Governor.
nahlsn ID. Manson, Of uentgemery.
For Secretary Of state,
JAMES g. ATH0S, Of Marion.
For Asaltor = state,
JOSEPH Rls1INE, Of FOUNTAIN.
For Treasurer of State.
MATTHEW L. BRETT, Of Davies
For Attorney General.
OSCAR y. H0RD, Of Decatur.
Per Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
SAMUEL L. RUGG. u Alien.
Yor Judges u the Supreme Court.
SAMUEL " PERKINS. Of Marion.
ANDREW DAWSON, Of DecAtur,
JAMES NJ. HANNA, Of Sullivan.
JAxEs L. woRDES, Of Allen
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
ETHELBERr c. HIBBEs. Of Rush.
For Supreme CogT. Reporter
NAPOLEON d. TAYLOR, % Marion.
For Electors 81 Large.
JOHN PETIT. Of Tippeeanoe.
sMgor X. WOLFF, 81 Harrison.
GRAHAM y. FITCH. Of Cas-,
wE ~ FRlNKIIs. Of Owen
For Dstric, Electors.
rir., pss,r,ct-sfLAs ". HOTEONB. Of Gibson.
Confingent--PRrER NAIER, Of vanderburg.
second Dsstric;-HLIJAH SEwLASD, Of Floyd.
Coniingent-JAS. A. GH0RHLEY, Of Washington.
Third plrrict-ANBRosE y. CARLTON. Of Lawrence
cootinzen,-E. q. LELAND. Of Jeferson.
Fourth DsstYict-BARTON ". wiiSoN, Of Decatur
continsent-EDwIS p. FERRIS. 81 Ripley.
Fsnh Dsstrict-JAMEs BROWN. q Randolph.
Con,ingcnt--TH0s. MEANS. o. Wayne.
sixth D-,ric,--FRANR LASDERs, Of Morgan.
Contingent =. DAVIS, OF Shelby
Seventh Dstrsct-ARcHlBALD JOHNSON. Of Putnam
Continzcnt-GEO. W. THOMPSON, or Parke.
Eighth Dis,rict--JOsATHAN G. APPLICABLE, Of Car
roll.
Contngent--LEASDER xccLCRG, Of Clinton.
Ninth District. @. OSBORNE, II Marshall.
Contingent-ELLls HUGHES, Of White.
Tenth District-ROBERT LOWRY, Of Elkhart.
contingent-s. W. sPR0Tr, Of DcKslb.
Eleventh Dstric-J. W. SALISBURY. Of Madison.
contingent-N. r. OvERNAS, 81 Upton.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19

Tug STATE TICKET FiLLED.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee convened at In
indianapolis on Friday last. TO nominate candi-
dates To fill the vacancies on The State ticket.
Gen Mahlon ID. Manson. of Montgomery coun-
~, was nominated for 1t Governor, vice Turpie,
resigned Napoleon B Taylor, of Marion. was
nominated for Supreme Court Reporter vice Kerr.
resigned. The designations of Messrs. Kerr aud
Turpie were rendered necessary by their nomi
nations for Congress in the 81 and 9sh districts.
and their acceptance of the same We think the
committee acted wisely in the selection OF Gen
Manson for Lieutenant Gov ernor: with Mr.. Tay
Tor, the nominee for Supreme Court Reporter,
We have no acquaintance. General Manson i
known 10 the people of Indiana as veteran SOL
der and devoted Democrat-one whom thev will
delight to honor at the pols.-Greencastl Press.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

SEws FEog SoBILE-srRoSG DEFKssEs % rHE
cIIr-ITs CAPTURE BY NONEANs cERTAIS-NozE
TROOPS TO BIZ BROUGHT FROM INV ORLEANS 10
AID IN THE sIEeE-wHKRE Is GENERAL LEK's
RxYs-wHr DOES GRANT KEEP AExx At
PETERsBuRGs
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
TAX EN- UP.

VAkEN up on the Michigan Road, at the hrst toll
u gate north Of the city. white Cow, with dark
spots on her shoulder, red black and short
horns. Has young calf about two weeks old.
The owner have her by proving property and paw
ing charges. JANIS SMITH
Michigan Road Crown mn Cemetery.
snels.d3i
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
To Females, Old or Young
Married or Single!

II you suffering from any Disease peculiar TO your
sex, your should lose time In obtainn medical aid
where YOU will surely find IT, The experience and
which the Doctor has had in Female Diseases has
uenced persons 60 send him that class Of patients for
hundreds Of miles.
Sent free. on receipt q stamp copy Of Private
Letter 10 Married Iade, on Health.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19

desire herewith % notify ali persons having Asv.r
Using Cards Ga the DrOs Curtain az the Metropolitan
Theatre that the time for VII ch they had advertised
expired Those desiring "a their cards during The
coming theatrical :. ason can do 20 by calling - the
Box Once Of the Theatre between 10 and IL o'clock
NJ any morning during this week
All cards not retained will b. sold 10 other parties
after this week
augi7-d4, v. BUTsCH
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19

guNHE Article Ofcopartuer>hip between Edward Lemon
u and Alex Dasher, Jun. distinctly state. that
beiher party shall sgn sny obligation whereby the hrm
becomes liable wihou; The consent Of the other parry
augi-dSt A.. DkSHER Jun.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
NOTICE.

fuNHis l. 10 certify that my wife, Mary Green left me
yesterday, without any cause reason. Therefore
warn all persons not 20 irust her on my account
Ni~HAEL GkFEN.
indianapolis, August 10, 1864 augl7
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
MENDINc AND SECURING.


NIESDRR AND sCOURER. has removed 10 BLACK
wi ford's Buldiug. Fourth story No "a. oorne- q,
Washington and Meridian street.
All garments entrusted 10 him will be nrcu,.ix .,s
neatly renovated and repaired.
All kinds Of tailoring and cutting for boy. md men, in
the best style. ON ssort se,ics and al lo~ rstss.
lsf-d2n
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
FOR SALE.
WANT e D.
n RARE. CHANCE

4 GENTS wanted to sell Host,tter's Patent Sack
~ Holding Rand Truck
This l. chance for scquanted with the az
rcultura business. 10 make money.
Address ID. B. CROFT,
indianapolis. indiana
Or call the Foundry On Georgia street, between
Pennsylva and Meridian streets
auglq .d2fkWlw
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
MOST IMPORTANT TO YOUNG MEN,

Whose hollow cheeks and psled counienances tell II
fearful lang age and silent working Of terrible dis
ease undermining the constitution. memory and reason
hurryng them 60 premature death. Reflect while rea
holds sway and avail yourself Of the services Of DIR
Pendey whose treatment disspates The slightest disease
and the most harrAssng weakness, other
Of serious difficulty or perpetual annoyance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19
His Remedies for Venerial Diseases

Are far superior TO anything introduced into the
United States, challenging the public to bring him
case he cannot cure.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-19

And form Of Disease Of the skim and all Diseases
arising from impurities Of the blood
Also all other complicated Chronic Complaints which
have baiied the science aud skill Of other doctors
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PROPOSALS..
ORDNANCE OFFICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

Sealed Proposals will be received at this once
p. m. for furnishins the following Ordnance:
80 s inch Siege Howitzers.
80 Coehom Mort .rs. bronze.
conformity with the drawings and specifications
to be furnished by the Ordnance Department, and
grovingsn before being received by the United
States The inspection viii be made at the lounory
:. Deliveries must be at the following rates viz:
Not less than two mortars or howitzers on or be
of not less than four mortars or howitzers per
week thereafter, until the entire number con-
Failure to make deliveries at q specified time
will subject the contractor to forfeiture OF the
right to deliver the number he may fail 70 denver
Separate proposals must be made for each
No bids will be received from parties other than
founders or proprietors of works, who are known
their own foundries the work proposed for. The
siege mortars and no wizers to be cast hollow,
Forms of bids can be obtained at this Office, or at
any q the Ss YnE VIZ
Washing ton, or St. Louis.
Proposals not made ont on this form tciA not be
GUARANTY.
The bidder win be required to accompany his
will at once execute the contract for the same, with
e nnd I'll s eaptas tn deliver fSs to
ticles proposed, in conformity with the terms of
this advertisement; and in case the said bidder
should fail to enter INTO the contract, they to
make good the difference between the offer of said
bidder and the next responsible bidder, or the
person to whom the contract may be awarded. The
responsibility of the guarantors must be shown by
the Official certificate of the Clerk of the nearest
District Court, or of the United States District
Bonds in sum equal to the amount of the con-
tract. signed by the contractor and both of his
bidder or bidders upon signing the contract.
FORM OF GUARANTY.
we, the undersigned, residents Of, in the
and SEVERAL covenant with the United States, and
be accepted, that he or they will at once execute
the contract for the same, with good and su Gent
sureties, in q sum equal to the amount of the
dated July Is. 1864 under which the bid was made;
and in case the said --sh shall fail to enter
into contract as aforesaid, we guaran tee to make
good the difference between the offer Of the said
-- and the next lowest responsible bidder,
or the ldsd person to whom the contract may be
Given under our hands and seals this. day
Of tss ssssll1l
To this guaranty must be appended the Official
certificate above mentioned
Upon the award being made, successful bidders
will be notified and furnished with forms of con-
tract and bond.
The Departm emit reserves the right to reject any
or all the bids, if deemed unsatisfactory on any
Proposals will be addressed to "Brieadier Gen.
ington, D. e.. and will be endorsed Proposals
Mortars,n as the case may be-.
fy 15-eOQt Chief of Ordnance
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~ local paper in Iowa threw the Cop
Perheads into the most furious rage and de-
nuDciation of the Decentralization produced by
abolitionism. by publish hing a statement that q
d soldiers wife had given birth to an African
e infant. The next issue observed that the ed
ttor forgot to remark in the former item that
the father and mother were both negroes.
~Our soldiers have found a way to get rid
OF verm1n They seek an ant HILL innaoited
by myriads of ants, and place the uniform
over it, The tiny little chaps Immediately
commence a search, and each ant selzes louise
and takes him away for his winters commits
sary supplies.
~ The smallest pony in the word is owned
by John s. Rarey, OF Ohio. 1t is only twenty
inches high, and weighs only twenty one
pounds. Its mother, which was brought from
the Shetland Isles by Rarey, weighs only
seventy-three pounds.
The Pennsylvania Democracy are on the
fence and don't know which way to jump.
Their State Committee had meeting in
Harrisburg few days ago, but were afraid to
ger up platform until after the meeting Of the
Chicago Convention.
~ At the instance Of the railroad commits
sioners of Maine, an Injunction has been served
upon the Grand Trunk Railway The track
Is in so bad a condition that the further rum
ming Of passenger trains over 1t is regarded
dangerous.
~ An English periodical makes the follow.
ing admission: If there never has been a time
when England was generally popular with
other nations, she seems at present to he az
~"Stockings l can do without so long as T
wear fashionable dresses said village belle
somewhat Strengthened in her financial re-
sources, "but bosom pin and kid gloves /
must have"
~ Some frogs have lately been imported to
New zealand. They were shipped in the con.
dluon OF tadpoles, but arrived at maturity
during the voyage.
~ Punch has the following motto for Can't
Semmes' presentation sword
A fitting gift to one whose merit lay
In being always prompt to Cut Away
~ Quite a number of counterfeit $50 green
backs have been Giro ulated in New York, and
the parties circulating them have been arrest
ed.
- Miss Major Pauline Cushman is raising
military company in Boston, she has already
81 on her roll, and proposes leading them her
self.
SFourteen dollars was asked by farmer
In alexandra few days ago for a fat calf,
medium sized.
~Spain is represented as insolent as ever
about the Chinchas. Perhaps it is because she
fancies she Is on her own dung hill.
ga national con vention of coIored peonle
Is called to meet in New York October 4th
SPresident Buchanan and Miss Lane have
gone to Bedford Springs for the summer.
~ bear weighing 200 pounds was
trapped in the Green Mountains last week
~ Newport is thronged with a gay and
happy crowd.
SNew Workers gamble in gold-Chicagoans
grain.
~ Three hundred and ninety.seven chill
dren died in New York last week
SE. L. Davenport is to be stage manager of
the Boston Theater the coming season.
MA scarce f1ower-the pink of politeness.
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PROPOSALS..
ORDINANCE oFFICE,
" WAR DEPARTMENT,
WLsuIrCfnN I,1lY IL l2&J

" WAR DEPARTMENT.,
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office
until W EDNESDAY, August 3, at p NJ, for l2-
FOUNDER Pro,ectiles. to be delivered as follows,
5000 r. FOUNDER Solid Shot,
s,oSl2, peunder Shell, and
at each of the following arsenals:
Arsenal and
Alleshany Arsenal, PitxbuIg, Penna.
500 u FOUNDER Shell. and
SEQ T. FOUNDER Spherical Case
These projectiles are to be made of the kind of
metal, and inspected after the rules lalo gown IN
iron to be not less than oOo pounds per square
Drawings can be seen at any of the United States
The proiectiles are to be inspected at the foun-
srsenais free ef charge for Transportation hand
Bidders will state the rate at which they will de-
liver. Failures to make deliveries at q speci-
fed time will subject the contractor to for
FIXTURE OF the number he may TAIL to deliver at that
Bidders will state explicitly the arsenal or arse
Of projecties they propose to deliver each place,
if for more than one.
than regular founders or pro prietors of works
known to this Dec artment to be capable of e1-
Should any party obtaining a contract offer she'll
other than those cast in his foundry, they will
void
Forms of bid can be obtained at the above named
arsenals. PROPOSALS not made ont on th.stor'n ictH
r,. ,:,,.-.r GUARANTY.
Inc bidder will be required to accompany his
proposition with q guaranty, signed by two re-
sponsble persons, that, in his bid is accepted
with good and sufficient snreties, in sum equal to
the amount of the contract, to deliver the article
m cas hs eddsr
to enter into the contract they to make good the
IN
the contract may be awarded.
By e of tic az P Ger %
nearest District Court, or of the United States
Bonds in the sum equal to the amount of the
contract, signed by the contractor and both Of his
der or bidders upon signing the contract.
FORM OF GUARANTEE.
We, the undersignsd, residents of -, in the
Dd .na
guarantee, in case the foregoing bid of - be
accepted that he or they will at once execute the
tract to furnish urn the articles proposed in conform
July 49, 1ss4 Under which TIE bid was made ana,
difference between the oaer: Of the said So and md
the next lowest responsible bidder. or the person
Given under our hands and seals
}this - day Of, 1856
witness: Zeal Seal
TO TINS guaranty must be appended the ficial
certificate above mentioned.
Each party obtaining contract will be obliged
to enter into bonds with approved suretes for the
faithful execution of the same
Upon the award being made, successful bidders
will be notified and furnished with forms of con.
tract and bond
The Department reserves the right to reject any
or all the bids, if deemed unsatisfactory on any
account.
Proposals will be addressed to "Brigadier Gen
eral George d. Ramsay, Chief of Ordnance, Wash
ington, b. c.. :" and will be endorsed Proposals
for L. FOUNDER Projectiles.o
GEORGE D. RAMSAY
ty 14-eo9t Brig. Gen.. Chief of Ordnance.
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CLEvELAND's HINTS TO RIFLEMEN.
u IN A pts av,1 Mrs. al 81 a

CLEVELAND's HINTS TO RIFLEMEN.
~ Questions and answers on Musketry, part 2;
London. f"' -
Instruction of Musketry; London.
d. Thackeray's Manual Of Rife Firing; London
Jacobs Rife Practice: London.
q ScofFern's Projectile Weapons of War; london.
2 Stonehenge's Shot Gun and SPORTING Rife; Lon.
don. 49, ne $.
Busk,s Hand Book for Hythe: London . So
Hartley Handy Book for Rifle volunteersi lon
Jeryis on the Rife Musket; London. b ! IS
Wiicoxs Rifle and Rife Practice. = 81.
Saunders Manual of Musketry Instruction; LON
don.
Willart's Manuel Of Target Practice
rvs 1kAhCA TAfLVk,
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Witness
ty 14-eo9t
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
~ WAR DEPARTMENT,

ORDINANCE OFFICE,
~ WAR DEPARTMENT.,
Sealed Proposals viii Be- received at this Office
Until INT O'clock on the LIST day Of August 1854 fog
Worth street, New York city, of
10000 ARTILLERY BLANKETS.
These Blankets s4a must be of pure wool, close
border three INCHES wide from the the
fhsJs Se ssHeng in
Rs S of he's Io9s By
allowed; They must be single. and not in pairs
The to e a The
where made, and none will be accepted paid for
eIbsePt such as are approved upon
twentienth OF the amount contracted for the 3st
day OF August, and netsnth of the amount per
.h is1fe to deliver at speeied time will subject
a 10 daTe at OF the numoe ne may
No bid will be considered which does not come
from manufacturer of Blankets, or regular dealer
Forms of bid can be obtained at the above named
arsenals. Proposals not made out this form ,ctH
'''' ''''''N'''N' GUARANTY.
The bidder will be required to accompany his
proposition with a guaranty, signed by two re-
spon;ible persons that IN case his BID be accented
with good and sufici ent sureties, in q sum equal
to the of the to deliver the
advertisement; and in case the said bidder should
the h a er I s
the next responsible bidder or the person to whom
the contract may be awarded.
The responsibility of the guarantors must be
shown by the official certificate of the Clerk of the
nearest District Court, or of the United States Dis
trict Attorney,
Bonds in the sum equal to the amount of the
contract, signed by the contractor and both his
gusrantors, will be required of the successful bid
der or bidders upon signing the contract
FORM OF GUARANTY.
We, the undersigned. residents of -. in the
and Sssf anS
guarantee, in case the foregoing bid of - be
contract for the same, with good and sufficient
sureties, in sum equal to the amount of the con-
tract, to furnish the articles proposed, in confor
NIFTY with the terms of this adyerti sement dated
July b. 1864 under which the bid made; and in
case the said - shall fail to enter into con-
difference between the ofec of the said - and
the next lowest responsible b oder, or the person
to whom the contract may be awarded.
Given under our hands and seals
Witness: }this -day of -, lS6-.
To this guaranty must be appended the official
Each party obtaining a contract will be obi ged
to enter into bonds with approved suretes for the
faithful execution of the same.
Upon the award being made, successfnl bidders
The Department reserves the ght to reject any
all the bdsS if deemed unsatisfactory on any
count.
ton, b. CO. and will be endorsed : Proposals for
jyl4-eoSt Brig. Gen1, Chief of Ordnance.