Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-09-07

lily, 10 nov allowed 70 write to his wife. With
this new concession and the privilege OF reading
some OF the daily newspaper. be says be has
nothing to complain of except the lose Of liberty
and the delay Of bringing hin to trial Ofcourss
all his letters are supervised by Gen. Miles be-
fore beng cent away. #AH 4sas Z
PRoeRrSs or TEE wKKTz TRIAL
So far about 40 witnesses have been exam
med in the wertr case The record makes 100
or 200 fooscap pages Of testimony. At the rate
testimony was taken to-day, or days more VIII
suffice TO close the case for the Government
The prisoner continues 10 occupy bis place at the
table with HE counsel. and in writing and making
suggestions to them as to cross-examiranons
NORFOLK AND WELDON RAILROAD.
The Norfolk and Weldon Railroad will be in
running order in few days A large gang OF
work is employed putting the road in order.
and all needed rolling stock Is on hand.
rRoLoxcEp CABINET xKKrns
The Herald's special Gays: The Cabinet Meet
ing was prolonged to an unusual hour to day
All the members were in attendance till half past
four o'clock. excepting Mr. Stanton, and he was
represented by Major Eckert. Assistant Secre
tary of War. Ii was nearly five O'Clock before
they al departed from the White House.
INSPECTION Oh SOUTHERN RAILROADS
Major General J. d. Webster, late chief OF the
staf of General Sherman. returned this evening
from an extended tour of inspection Of the South
ern railroads. and states that he found them in
rather better condition than ever expected under
the circumstances. None are in really good
condition. All OF them will be 10 operation in
few months, he thinks, but they will be com
PEELED TO adapt a low schedule OF time at first.
An APPOINTMENT
Col Burbridge. OF Kentucky, was Yesterday
appointed United States Treasury Agent for the
State of Texas. and intends to leave to-day for
the scene OF his new labor.
SOUTHWESTERN RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON, Sept 6-Genersl McCalum
left Washington last week for the southwest, to
turn over TO Boards of Public Works, in the
States 10 that section. the various railroads which
have been used by the Government during the
war. Arrangements will be made by which the
rolling stock furnished through the War Depart
ment will be sold to the respective companies on
credit
COURT MARrIALs
There are now four court martiss or military
commissions in session in this city One Of them
meets at Old Capital prison to try the cases of
prisoners at that place.
SPREAD or THE CHOLERA.
The State Department is in receipt Of advices
from the united States Consu stationed at
Paloige, dated August 18th. He speaks of the
serious spread Of cholera at Aucora, Italy, where
some so people have died.
THE SAFETY or A CREw.
The Consul at Lawthals. Fiji, informs the
State Department that the captain and crew of
the American whaleship Flower, heretofore
ported lost, were saved, as well great part Of
her cargo, By another whaleship in her company.
NEW YORK CONVENTION
ALBANY. Sept. 6.-Samusl j Tilden has re
fused to allow his name 10 be used as a candidate
for Attorney General.
Judge Allen is mentioned for the position
GENERAL LEE ACCEPTS THE PRESIDENCY OF WASH
INGroN COLLEGE.
General Lee hss accepted the Presidency Of
Washington College, Va, in letter, in which be
expresses the following sentiments: That it 10
the duty OF every citizen. in the present condition
OF the country, to do all in his power to aid in
the restoration of peace and harmony, and in
way oppose the policy of State or General Gov
erpment directed to that object, and it is partcu-
larry incumbent on those charged with nstruc
ton of the Young, to set an example OF subnis
sion to authority.