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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

Prom Rev Nelson Eastwood Pastor OF the FIRST Baptist
Church II Dexter, Mich.
DErRor. Nov. II, lsof.
In. fIaErRuL-Dear Sir. would respectfully inform
you the progress Of since under your
treatment during your last visit.
whenI then consulted you had been seriously sflict-
ed about fourteen years with CatarTh In its form.
accompanied with deafness. am 10 much mprov-
ed, and my general health very much beterso remark
ably cheeTfally ender you the 81 my
reference. should yen have occasion needif I
heartily recommend you 20 the public generally,
have already done 80 10 my more intimate friends
Please accept this a slight testimonial Of your skill
hnd grateful thanks Tor the benefit have received
your hands. Truly yours. NELSON EASTWOOD.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

TIE PRoPosEp SINKING Fun A brave and
sagacious Individual has proposed in Congress to
establish sinking fund for the payment of the
natoual debt This reminds Us of old Goblet S
remark upon Pitts sinking fund. He said that
it was a man vi;h wooden leg chasing deer
over the mountains. The brave individual who
proposes a sinking fund for the liquidation Of
our national debt will accomplish the object uss
about the tune that old wooden leg catches the
deer-N Y Herald
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
PATENT oYFICE.

The balance in the Treasury to the credit OF
the patent fund, on October / 1868, was S37 ;.
732 g., The receipts of the once to Sept 30
1864. amounted to $3.50 1873 90, making total
sum of i26l ,57l % The expenditures during
the same period we're $2l2. 453 "a. leaving bal
snce OF $780, 80 on hand October 1, 1864
being $lS.334 76 more than the balance AS ex.
hibited on October L. 1863
rHE CAPITOL.
The approaching completion Of the capitol
under the direction of the architect. Mr.. W alter
imparts much Interest TO bis report upon that
and kindred subjects
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
INDIANS.

The whole number of pensioners on the 3Oth
day Of June last was 81 .l35. requiring for their
annual compensation 81 .595. 376 80. During
tho past year more than So. 500 900 have been
paid for pensions granted on account of disability
death ensuing from service in the war of the
rebellion
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

Under the acts Of Congress of July 2. 1869,
and July 2. 1864. making grants of lands to aid
the construction of railroad aud telegraphic
lines TO the Pacific coast, the initial points OF the
main line Of railroad from the Missouri river
westward has been fixed at Omaha, Nebraska,
and the definite location Of the railroad for one
hundred miles west from that poin. has been sp
proved BY the President.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

.
have been much troubled with Cstarrh OF the worst
type for twenty years IL gradually grew worse.
producing cough destroying
SMELL and breaking down my general health 10 such
degree to compel me resign my pssorste and
pend -s1blic speaking.
I made diligcit Of the usefal remedies, such
snus of different kinds nitrate OF silver Tar water olive
and nbss;ions, bnt without salutary effects
Last summer heard OF Dr. Lighth's successful mode
oftreatng cstsrrh, visited him. and put myself under his
treatment. ! began Immediately to improve. ad this
Improvement has gone tn the present time Ny
ca;arrh has gradually melted away, my cough has dis
appeared, my voice has become NATURAL aud am
able preach the blessed gospel let advise
all troubled with catarrhal difficulties 70 apply Dr..
Lighthl. ~-.t.r L. Il. RUSSELL.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

The progress made in the construction Of the
branch road IN Kansas known ~ The Union Pa
ci6c railroad. Eastern Division, has not met with
the reasonable CT expectations of the public. For
this state of affairs the company not altogether
without excuse. The assassination of its con
tractor in July last, soon after the adjournment
of Congress, the continued insurmountsble dit.
hculties Of obtaining the necessary material
either by river or rail. IRON causes known to all
prevented them for time from prosecuting the
work.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15
MINIS. KTc.

Much interest has been manifested in favor OF
the establishment OF bureau of mines and min
erals to which the administration of all details
in respect TO this important subject shall be com
mitted. am satisfied that such legislation will
befors many years. be found necessary, ii it ha:
not already become So
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

"A revival Is IN progress among The Bap,is,s
Of Gibson county.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

DETROIT, NoFefnD<r J, ltoS-
Da- LIcnrHLL; Having been under POUR trestmesi
since your last visit 10 Detroit and being cared desire
express my deep felt gratitude for the attention and
benefit have received at your hands was very seri-
ousy affected with catsrrb IN its stages for many
years, and also deaf, sometimes totally Ny general
health debilitated that compelled 10 sban-
don business entirely One months treatment has made
me feel Ike man, and have now resumed my oc.
cupations the disease having Jeff almost entirely.
h-ve recommended you several who SINH ariy
afflicted and shall continue 70 do So Please accept ny
warmest thanks. and believe me, yours truly.
p. WILDER,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

What's this dull town 10 ne.
Robins not near;
He whom wish to see.
Wish for TO hear
Where's sll the JOY and mirth
Made life a heaven on esrths
Oh they're all fed with thee,
Robin Adsir
Whist made the assembly shines
Robin Adair!
What made the hall so nne,--.
Robin was there
What, when the play was DER,
What made my heart so soref
Oh it was parting with
Robin Adsir
But now thou art far from me,
Robin Adsir,
But now never see
Robin Adsirl
Yet he love so well
Still in my heart shall dwell,
Oh. can / ne'er forget
D-N Il
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-15

NATIONAL BANKS As PENSION AGENTS.
Is Was recommended to congress at its las,
session that an act be passed requiring the
national banks to discharge the duties of pension
agents. Since the adjournme' I of congress,
communications have been received from most
OF those banks. expressing willingness TO per
form the duty without charge to the government.
i renew the Recommendation that a la " be passed
charging the banks With the payment of pensions,
whenever il shall be the pleasure Of the depart
ment TO REQUIRE it of them
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
GENERAL SHERMAN.
The Fight on Tread Liver.

Washington, D e. t.-Tue sayanush RrrupLr.
oAE o. D.. Is. Fays 1t mentioned in previous
ISSUE tina, force II Fcderals had landed on Drosd
RIVER, and we're advancing in the direction Of Gra-
Evansville. u ring the night the coufclerates had
transported m effective force TO that Point, which
uniting with that already on the ground, marched
forward, on the Both If November, under tho
command Of General Gustavus Smith, o, the
Georgia State trooTs, TO meet them. The
RTrUnLIcAS says tho Federal troops num-
berod 1900 men, with sixteen pieces OF srti-
ery Smith was attacked at place called Horney
Hill. three miles from Grahamsvlc. The Conici-
crates had only l,4O0 muskets and seven pieces .
artillery. The fight lasted ill dark. We, the
papers says, repulsed every attack. and finally
drove the cnemys right and centre, but the left
stood unmoy.d at the close Of the action. The
rebels received re-cnforecments, but nolwithstand
Ing their boastIngs, admit II was drawn battle.
Last night, 31th, the REPUBLICAN, says Seven or
eight transports loaded with troops, wcro rapidly
going up Broad RIVER, which gives assurance that
tho fight will he renewed to-day.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
Cattle Market.

NEW YonK, Tee. 4, 1861.
Little or no chance has taken pl,ce In thh marker
slueo our las, epoit II may except The presence,
at the various yaIds on Monday, OF a little bette;
stock than had Teen on sale for the past month,
cattle. Prices, nevertheless, tho sne, rnnsi's
from So 70 ice per pound for the poo TO the best
At Bulls Heal, on Monday, VIC noticed one extra hne
pair of cattle, which held At over zoe per h.. and for
which t5oo refused. The trade during the pas'
week ia represented very dull owing the fact that
the city hiss been ovct stookcd with poultry which
could lie bou-ht 70. "a song" and which has les eucd
tho demand tor reef nearly 25 Per cent.
The sheep market |, lee. Hbundantly supplied thar
for several weeks past and consequently prices are
shade better, being quoted at SasAc. per ID. Lamb
are in fur demand Ut sssc. Por H., according tc
quality.
.Siclns-This market presents about the came ica
lures NJ nsI week, prices varying tom II to l2Ao.
per H., live weight
Tho :cccpts Of cattle A. the val ious yards In this
city, curing The rast week, have teen a. follows
Becve- b,1o4. Cows and Calves, ~; Veals, 1895
sheep and LAnte ls,.aJ; swine, 26'i36,
NiIch COr,-lhcIe 10 no change in the aspect Of
tho market, II still holding dull at lA~t weeks price,
We quote common to medium cows at S2basSb' 5000
do, SinasGs extra good do f65aSab
F,d Cdlrss fo Good vcalr there remains an hotivt
inquiry at our last pricos but common are reported
very dull Prime calvcs selling Mt llsl3c, and
common at 'a9c. Csiiskins, ZOc. pcr III.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
The Pacific Conspiracy.


Panama, Nou 27.--By los, mail you received an
account of the conspiracy by Confederate pirates
to capture the Central American and Californian 4
8. mail steamers. Since then nothing further Of
interest In regard 10 the matter has iranspired
The prisoners are still on board the L. S. flagship
Lancaster IN this hay, the Government ot tho
State Of Panama having positively refused W grant
permission To pass them over tha Isthmus. The
captain Of the Lancaster, with boats crew some
fourteen men-lef' M passengers tho Panama
Railroad Compauy's Central American steamer
Gustcthaln, which sailed hence on the 25ih inst for
Central Ameucsn ports in expectation Of being
able 10 capture some Of The accomplces OF the pi.
rate, known ~ DO on tho coast.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
The Postmnser-Generars Report.

Tho annual Report Of the Postmaster pers,
william Dennison, states that the annual reve-
MUGS for the financial year ending June 3O-h, 1854
amounted to slq,4ss,25s IS The expenditures
during the same period were S1?,64i,,s6 %, show
ing mn exceks o. the latter Of s2O6,592 70. The
average annual receipts 81 this Department from
1883 To 1851 inclusive were - '4S,SS2 O2, and the
average annual expenditures for the same period
were Ala 49,, COS a, showing an average annual
OF expenditures over receipts nj $3.50 T26 So;
and the average annual receipts rom 1862 TO 1884,
inclusive, wore s10,sI1580 81, AMI the cxrendi-
lures S1l,694,TS ~ showing AN average annual
excess OF expenditures over receipts 81 SS23,25i rs.
The excess Of receipts in 1854 over 1851, the first
year of the rebellion, was $LOsS95T IS. The value
~ the stamps and stamped envelopes sold was
$40, TTG,5S9 IS, aud the amount used IN the pre-
payment Of postage was S9,sIS,lb6 OIL. Daring the
year i39, ll3 miles Of postal route were In opera
ton in the LOYAL States and recovered portions
OF the seeded States employing 1888 contractor.
The service wus as follows Railroad, 90 SIC miles;
steamboat 1928 miles 'celerity, certainly aud
security" io9,sTS uiles-costing fb,slS 100, divi-
del as follows VIZ. Railroad 2S5Cl'14S miles OF
steamboat 1,112, 1874 at 4e53,2'i about ~ cents "a
mile 'ccerity, certainly and security" 30901,2si
OF S2,99s ISL, about T-1o cents mile, The MILL
tary postal serv cc constitutes new and Important
feature Of the Department, and General Grant
Processes that he is perfectly satisfied with 1t.
large portion OF tho report Is devoted 70 details VI
operations which satisfactorily exhibit the work
Jugs on The DEPARTMENT, but are Of no general
interest The money order system has been sue
cessfully inaugurated, and promises satisfactory
results. During the pas, year the aggregate post
age tsos, iulAnd and toreign@ upon the oorrespon'
France, Hamburg, Bremen aud Belgium, amount
cd TO s1,SsA6oS 90 being an increase
o, sl749sO vs. As compared with the
last ,ye,r, and ss,tSS .,,, IN q, excess cess
previous fiscal year Tho collections In this coun-
I trY amounted " nSsl.150 Is. and In EuEppo "
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
The Richmond Enquirer md the New York
Incendinry Plot.

Baltimore, Dee. b.--The Richmond EsouIBIa Of
Saturday last has mn editorial article the Into
fires in New York, ridicuiins tho affair, and con.
Guiding follows;
OF course II was a rebel incondiary plot. Did
not they Gre ON Fort sumter where hoatci TITO
'Dld Flag" A morality that does not restrain
violence 10 the emblem of the "ucst government, -
etc, etc., will hardly be proof against the sin Of
burning hotels Nothing can 10 clearer thsn tho
proof Of the completely Of Mr.. Davis IA the burning
or attempts h. burn some half dozen hotels In New
York. We have never read snytning moro truly
"YsnkooisE" than this whole. We arc very glad 20
that all the Southern refugees are required to
register themselves. II General Dix viii hang
them he will do a service 10 our cause. set OF
cowardly sncaks who have deserted their country
arc not above burning hotels. We hope Gen Dix
will hang every mOlhoI's son or Lhcm.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

tsi1,sTb u; excess of collections In the United
Bates, &3s3 ,s56 ". The rsult shows increased
correspondence with European countries, notwith-
ssspding The troubles growing out Of the war. The
number Of dead letters Of every description re-
ceived and examined during the year was
ab0s SIS, being an increase Of e5S $50 over the
preceding year. The number Of letters which II
vss found impossible TO forward from the ofhces
where deposiied were li,5s2 OF this number,
I2oI4 were held for postage, beng addressed TO
foreign countries. On the 30th OF juno the whole
mum or OF suspended post-ofhces was 9SsiS
isg'o OF which are IN the loys, aud 5000 in the
disloyal States 6i9 poet Offices have teen eetab.
nshed, IsS Discontinued, and eli changes made Of
names. The Postmaster General pays a deserved
Compliment N the energy and skin II his predeces-
cor, and oders several i'm port an, recon
which will probably be accepted By Congress.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

NV Yo7E, SATURDAY, Dec. Sd, 1854.
~ AZ w.
Ta,,o,, In Mid New Otleaps 80; MID INLAND
I S "a w.
lDo,,.,,,, ooods. yayd-sh,rtiur, brown, asaY
10. tihd, 6iEa6J, she'ts brown, 6a6lt II bIssebed,
"a 1 T,nnoI,. JTGai o.; 3r,inct,, TsaI 95
IYsb. r,Sf'pry cod, iGne 70 Pick do bbl, sTS
a a. 'p,v scal. 50, 90: Pick salmon l. as AZ
aS'S, MsokeT.l --aS2 90; Heninsr. l. boz
"" ~ II II ida "a, Georseio%n 10 oGaia 10
siats 10 ex. . 55aiolo: MissouTl, ID S5siiH;
,ncaI az Il, DO Brandvwipe T1es rs
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
Execution Of lIuller.
The seone in the inside OF the jail and tho con-
vlet's dsmeanor are thus described;

The scone In the inside OF the jail, and tho con-
ylct's dsmeanor arc thus described
From about six o'clock the Rey DR.. Louis Cap
pei, minister OF the German Lutheran LAurch, IA
Ale street, Goodmau's Fields, had been with the
convict In his cell, and had administered The
mont to him During their interview, which last
ed nearly two hours, the convict frequently chung
10 him and embrao cd him, observing with tears
in his eyes, that he was tho only friend he had
then in the world, and Expressed his feryent graft
tude for all the kindness that be had sho wn to
him The conversation Of the prisoner appeared
10 be intended to produce an impression tina. he
was innocent There were other sins OF which
the convict said he was guilty, but whenever he
was pressed with reference 10 the murder he
eyaded the subject in some way, 10 uso Dr. Cap
ue's own words afterwards in conversation with tne
sherfs 'ho hid that pArtlculal sin unGer bis gar
ment, Ms 10 were" On Sunday evening, about teu
O'Clock, Mr.. sheriff Dakin paid the prisoner a lAst
visit in his cell, and AGAIN exhored MN, be had
done on previous occasions, not to leave the world
with n lie In his mouth. Laying his hand upon q
bible, which tue convict had been reading, Mr..
Dakln reminded HIM that the promises Of forgive
ness "a contained all assumed repentance and cop-
tession Muller listened kindly 70 the adjuratons
OF the sharin, but made no response. After MI.
pakn had gone the convict remark cd 10 one Of the
" srdors placed over him, that man bad no power
10 forgive Ens, and that II OF no use coniessing
70 him In this state Of mind he denied the crime,
even whom the sacrament was about TO DO admin
istsrcd 70 him. Shortly before eight O'Clock tho
shcrids SD under-sher proceeded 70 the gsol.
AIDE door WAS opened, and Muller presented ailp,
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

our public domain. aud more especially 70 that por
ton Of u abounding IN the prcsious and other
metals which, by The policy Of the Governments,
has been reserved 70 the ns,,on. He hopes thss
Congress may be able 70 dcviss som. mode by
which these iandsrnay be made available 10 an er-
tent In some mesp proportonsie W their yearly
production. He suggests q board Of officers ss
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, and whether
such income AZ may be received from the public
domain, from sales, or in the shape Of rents or
royalty, may not bo benehcisliy appropriated 70
the same puryose.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

leaving the total amount OF expenditures, actual
and estimated, for the current year. $685. 49, 1876 10
Deduc.ng from she total Of expenditures, aegiAl
and estima ted, there will remain SS12,3IAtss 02.
II Congress should adopt the measures for In
creasing the Internal revenue at an carly day, The
Secretary believes there may be added 10 me re-
cept from that source s50,000,000. which, bong
Deducted, there would remain to be provided,
S4s2, sTAlss 20.
tho year n estimated at Sts23Ti,1 sS W, which.
added TO sl,740 500 $50 ~, would MAKE Tho public
debt, ON July l. 1858, ~, 223, 06i,6T7 81 The re-
ceipts for the year ending June 80, lsG6 esIi-
mated as follows:
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

The smount OF deht Of tho close NJ the next imam
cis year, ending June sob, 1896, Is estimated a,
81, 646, $40, $50.
The receipts from customs for the present year is
estimated At aT0 600 900. But this falling on will
probably DO counterbalsnced by the stimulus i'm
parted to domestic industry. The Secretary
recommends tho adoption of tax COM
mission 70 inquire into new sources Of re-
venue. The Secretary recommends increase
IN tho tobacco tax. and also recommends
TAX ON sALEs
He believes also that although tax on sales
would probably fall OF collection To some extent,
yet by applying to il stringent rules requiring
frequent periodical returns, verified by oath, cou-
Piled with the power TO compel an exhibit OF books
Of account, il might become . very large and i'm
portsnt Item Of revenue.
The Secretary Gays tha, $500, oOo, 900 at least
should DO realized from Internal duties. u il for
Congress 10 20 oct the and devise The modes
In which The most desirable result can be obtained
He suggests whoshsr tho income tax should moi be
collected from all. without exemption. In eonnec-
ton with the subject Of increased taxstion, and
The necessity Of providing additional revenue from
'''r' su'res' The SECRETARY calls s.,sniop n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-08

whites in the massacre. Parties Of them are
allowed to 60 to the river under guard to get
muscle shells, Of which they make rings,
tomahawks, crosses, &c. When walking
outside the yard on the platform that runs
near the top Of the fence for the use Of the
sentine,s. I dropped my pencil. II fell near
three or four Of the prisoners. l tied string
to my handkerchief and lowered it down,
calling the Indians attention to it. 1t was
something new and one exclaimed, Oh, no
wuss !" The pencil was promptly restored
to me. This led to two or three purchases
which they fastened to the line and for which
We throw postage currency to them. They
enjoyed this; by many signs Of feature and
motion and ejaculation showing delight. One
of them was familiar with our language. To
the question" What brought you here p
he replied By significant look and smile.
They bear the confinement as well as could
be expected Of any people. With knife and
wood, stone, or shell, they can make many
curiositics. This occupies the mind And
as they are permitted to sell what they make,
and are in every way well treated, it is EVIL
dent that they have no cause OF complaint.
Ny opinion is that the guard is not sufficient
either in number or vigilance. do not fear
that too much will be done for their comfort.
but that too much will be presumed from
their good conduct, II will be forgotten. L
fear, that the good conduct is by force. They
need watching as 20 many devils.s Innocent
and meek as lambs, some of them, they cut
womcn's throats and little children's threats
with relish. B.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-08
CLARksvlLLE CORRESPONDENCE.

iCLARKsvlLLE CORRESPONDENTS
CLARKsvILLR, July 9Th, 1854.
MRssRs EDITORS The rainy weather for
the last few days has exactly suited the
young tobacco plants which HAYS been set
out, and they are looking and growing finc.
ly. 1t has also greatly improved the pros
poets Of the wheat. and all other growing
crops, which now give promise Of fair yields.
On the Wapsey learn that the chinch.bugs
are likely to prove very destructive to the
wheat. In this locality, however, have not
heard any serious complaints as yet.
The rye and barley ha, vests have already
begun. The harvest will be plertcous, but
the laborers are few and scarce. From two
to three dollars per day are already offered
to laborers. ..
Last Saturday the women Of Shell Rock
made raid on the liquor saloon in that place
and very effectualy cleaned the thing out
They spilled the precious liquor, and threw
the sugar and candies into the street, smash.
ed up all the crockery, broke the doors and
played smash in general as women will when
they get their spunk up. The saloon man
looked on and thrcsteded to prosecute them.
The 4th was appropriately and patriotical.
" celebrated at Lowell, three miles below
this place on the river. A pic mic dinner
was gotten up by the people there, and an
grafton pronounced by the Rev. Mr.. Bow
man Of Cedar Falls which hear spoken Of
in the highest terms. Indeed it was SO well
liked that the people Of Lowell intend to
publish It. Our town was very quiet, most
of them attending the celebration at L. .' '
A mensgerie and circus are coming to WIS.,
il us on the 10th inst. .... ~
rvWr11N,