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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13
Peace RnmOrs Again.

The Blairs, father and son. again route
for Richmond. this time doubtless clothed with
some sort of official authority to treat with the
confederate chiefs for the purpose of bringing
about peace upon the basis of the union That
they may succeed, if such Is their intention. will
be the earnest desire of all, without distinction
of party, who love their country. From the
statements of our Washington correspondents,
and the tone of the extracts from the Richmond
press. given elsewhere. it would seem as if il
were barely possible that the substan-
tally over. Evidently these peace negotiations
have been going on longer, and have progressed
further, than has been generally suspected. I'm
til the result of the Blair mission is known,
there will be but little interest in the movements
of our armes.=N Y. World
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13


January 3.
Dispatches saw that several rebel deserters
came in TO day, besides large number of con
trsbands. All were in the most wretched condi-
ton. They had travelled long distance in the
rain, and were objects of pity to all who saw
them. They report that the rebel cavalry have
withdrawn to Hckford, on the Weldon railroad,
where they had gone into winter quarters.
They were compelled to fall back TO this point,
owing to the lack OF food between there and
Reams' station, and also for lack of transports-
ton owing TO the destruction of the railroad in
that district by Gen. Warren. They. however.
have pickets as far as Reams station and on
the west side of Hooper's run, with division
of Gen. Hills corps located on the Boydstown
plank road
The rebels have been very busy preparing
the railroad north OF Hckford for the relaxing
Of the rails, but as yet none have been put down,
probably because they do not possess them.
beautiful flag was presented to day to the
l06th n Y. volunteers by the ladies OF 81 Law
renee aud Franklin counties. n. Y. 1t is a
handsome and costly flag, and is inscribed with
the battles in which the regiment has been en-
gagged. 1t is well merited by the gallant l06th
regiment.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

Spurious FIVE dollar United State. treasury
notes are in circulation.
The following eloquent sentences bv Daniel
Webster il not surpassed in the English Ian
gusge:
Whose morning drum beat. fo.lowing the
sun, and keeping company with the hours, circles
the earth daily with one continuous and unbro-
ken strain Of the martial airs Of England"
The construction Of bridge over the Ohio,
at Bellair. will be commenced in the spring.
The enterprise is undertaken by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company. 1t is estimated il
will require 500 men three years and half to
complete the work.
Said Boston merchant to a millionaire the
other day. in jocose vein 81 am in doubt
about taking your note. You confess, see, to
20 an income of Only xl3, 900, while your expend-
itures you will not deny, are at least double that
amount" The millionaire laughed. but a FAINT
blush manted his cheek
"A curious ceremony has Just taken place at
Paris. Voltaire's heart, which had been kept as
a curiosity by family into whose possession it
had come, has just presented il to a museum, the
Cabinet des Medailles, and it was deposited
there with some solemnity. two ministers of state
assisting. II will be news to most OF Us that
Voltaire had a heart
Citizens of Philadelphia have subscribed and
raised fund with which to purchase and present
to the wife of Lieut.. Gen. Grant a new first class
residence. furnished from top to bottom. Mrs
Grant has been officially notified of the gratifying
fact, and will no doubt take cd her residence in
that city when spring comes round Ii WAS her
New Years present. The cost will be nearly
$4,000
Mr.. loot, coming home late one night
from meeting, was met at the door by his wife,
Pretty time, Mr.. loot. for you to come home
pretty time, 3 O'Clock in the morning; YOU, the
father of a family
"Tisnt three-it's only one; heard it strike;
committee always sits till one o'clock"
"Mr. loot. you're drunk It's three in the
morning"
81 say, Mrs. loot, it's one. heard it strike
one as ! came around the corner. two or three
times
At a grand ball given by the Royals" at
Montreal on Friday, the following excruciating
verses were displayed over the platform:
''Does naughty Dix invasion threat
Then let the loun beware, Sir,
There's wooden walls upon the sea,
And Volunteers on shore, Sir
The Gulf shall run into the lakes,
Our lakes their beds forsske;
IRE we permit foreign foe,
Our native land to take"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13
XXXVM CONGRESS-2d SESSION.
SENATE.

WAsHISeToS, January ~.
The chair laid before the Senate a message
from the president giving information as 70 ar
agreement between the United States and Eng
land concerning the naval force on the lakes
which Was ordered to be printed
Mr. Wilson presented the petition of MH
Jane Swisshelm asking for the increase OF paw
OF female clerks, which referred TO the com
mittee on finance.
Mr.. Trumbull. of the judiciary committee, to
whom was referred the resolution insiructing
that committee TO inquire il further legislation
to authorize the president further TO call an ex-
ira session of congress without giving 60 days
notice, reported and required to be discharged.
de said there DO law requiring the president
TO give 60 days notice.
Mr. Powell, from the same committee, re
ported back the petition of certain railroads ask
ing permission to build a railroad bridge across
tSe Ohio river at Louisville He asked that the
petition be referred to the committee on p. O..
road, which was so ordered.
Mr. Doolittle called up the resolution relative
to the ssle of Indian lands. and limiting the sale
Of the same.
Mr.. Hale moved to refer the resolution TO the
committee on finance
Mr.. Doolittle explained why he should vote
for the resolution.
4 motion to refer the subject to the judiciary
committee was lost.
The yeas and nays were then called on the
passage of the resolution which was adopted
yeas 81. nays 8.
On motion of Mr. Sumner the Senate pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration of the resolution TO
repeal the reciprocity treaty.
Mr.. Howe took the floor in opposition TO The
repeal of the treaty at 80 p. m
Mr.. Brown interrupted Mr. Howe by asking
that the Senate take recess Of ten minutes, TO
allow the members TO pay their respects to Ad-
miral Farrsgut. who was on the floor.
Recess was taken.
On reassembling Mr. Anthony offered the fol-
lowing, which was adopted:
Resolved. That the committee on the conduct
OF the war be directed to inquire into the cause
of the failure of the late expedition to Whining
ton, and to report back to the Senate.
Mr.. Howe resumed the floor on the reciprocity
treaty.
Dir. Morrill, succeeded him, and advocated the
repeal of the treaty
Mr.. Chandler favored the repeal. The board
OF trade of Detroit did not represent the people
of Michigan when they opposed its repeal. They
only the interests of merchants. But
the farmers of Michigan were not in favor of the
treaty. The people of Canada had been in sym-
patty with the rebels
Mr. Harlan offered a resolution instrucling the
secretary of war to suspend all the pay and al
lowances OF officers of the command Of Colonel
Sherington, of Colorado, until an investigation
of the conduct of Col. Sherngton could be tax
EN-. The resolution was ordered to be printed.
The Senate then went into extra session and
soon after adjourned
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The Constitution in Congress.
General Butler Before the Senate.
&c. &C.. &C.. sc.
From New York

NEW YORK January l2-Late advices from
Mexico state that Maximillian has issued a man
ifesto directing a revision by his ministers of the
titles and claims under which ecclesiastical
property has been for some time held, and in eff
feet declaring that it belongs to the state, and
that it is in the province of the government TO
exercise supreme control over it He opened ne
gotiations with the pope, while in Rome, on the
subject but to his great surprise finds the nuucio
Just arrived in Mexico without instructions. He
therefore boldly adopts his own policy. and it is
said was received with the most intense enthusi-
asm.
Five thousand of the Belgian Legion had
reached Mexico, and more were expected
Nothing later from San Domingo.
The bark Rechabite, from Ragged Island re-
ports on the 9Th inst. lat AZ, long. "A, about
a. m, being attracted by calls I; sent out boat,
and found on the hurricane deck. which was part
a wreck, Albert j. Payson, who said be was
passenger on Whitney & Hathaway's steamer,
Melville, from New York the 9Th, for Hilton
Head In heavy storm about p. IN one of
her bows was stove in by the sea. The captain
ordered the boat lowered, when he. with the
chief engineer, FIRST cook and one seaman, with
several others. were swamped in it.
The vessel was kept afoat till the next morn
ing by the efforts of all those on board, when the
main life boat was lowered, but before the lady
vile went down.
Mr.. Payson saw a number perish. and many
clinging to pieces of the wreck. A. sunset he
lost sight of the life boat. which was free of wa
ter and contained three persons, two men and
ode lady.
There was a vessel in sight from IL o'clock at
night till the Melville founderej. and the mail
consisting of newspapers and one letter bag. was
burned, together with everything else combusti
BILE, in order to signal the vessel
There were about sixty five passengers, FIVE OF
whom were ladies, and about sixteen officers and
crew.
The street sweepers to-day made an assault on
Mr. John Hecker, and would have killed him but
for the interference of citizens. Mr. Hecker is
the gentleman who obtained an injunction
agsins, the Illegal payment of monies by the city
to these street sweeps, and they considered them
selves aggrieved by his action.
The Commercials Washington special saws:
General Burnside has not resigned. as report
cd
The bankrupt law will be passed by the Senate
next week Ii il is amended by the House the
Senate will adopt the amendment.
The brig Harriet. from Port Cobello, reports
that on the 9Th inst she picked up boat con-
tanning the mate. engineers and one passenger
of the steamer Melville. Capt. Wellington was
lost in the boat tried to be launched 4c pissen
gers were lost.
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from Cairo.

CAIRo, January l2-The steamer Niagara,
from New Orleans the 5th. has arrived, with the
9Th New Hampshire volunteers, en- route for
home. and 80 rebel prisoners, among them FIVE
female smugglers, on their way to Alton.
The steamer Creole woudleave for New York
on the 9th, ard the Morning Star OIL the 9TH.
There was some inquiry for cotton at low
p:ices, but no sales.
Molasses 81 20.
Produce very dull.
Forrest is represented "a concentrating large
force at Paris, Tenn. A great number of his
men are in gangs, lowering about their homes in
Tenn. and Ky, conscrpiing, numbering and
robbing union men
Rumors prevail of a force being organized to
attack Psducsh again
The following particulars of Grierson's recent
raid are from reliable source They brought
in 600 prisoners, including two colonies, large
number OF other officers, | 900 able bodied ne
groes, and 600 horses and mules The killed
and wounded $50 of the enemy. Among the
former were Brigader General Gholson. A
place called Egypt, on the Mobile & Ohio rail
road was carried by assault, and 8 garrison of
500 rebels captured Whilst Gen. Gardner was
in the fight, with 1900 infantry, which Grierson
held at bay. Col. Korgies' brigade charged on
horseback till the garrison surrendered.
The whole country is under arms by this time
ana forces have even brought from Macon, Geor
gia.
Encountered by large numcer of prisoners
and opposed by greatly superior forces, Grie;son
could no, go to Cshawba and leave our prison
ers. as directed by Gen. Dana. but struck for
Grenada and from thence to Vicksburg
Forty miles of the Mobile and Chic railroad is
so badly damaged that Hoods whole army cs mt
repair it in month
New pontoons. new wagons. and very large
amount of supplies en- route for Hood were de-
stroyed.
All the railroads and public property were
burned at Grenada; and 300 wagons, 5000 new
English carbnes for Forrest, and large quaint
ties of ammunition were destroyed at Verona
Grierson's loss was % killed and about so
wounded
The steamer Armada, fom Evansville. re-
ports Uniontown, Ky. in possession of guerrillas,
who were firing into passing steamers.
Larkin W. Ray, the murderer of Surgeon Sod
Ter, was hung at Baton Rouge on the 30th of
December
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

Sr. LOUIS, January PA bill was offered in
the convention to-day by Dir. Drake, OF ST Lou
is, for the protection OF freed negroes, and for
bidding their apprenticeship except in pursuance
of special laws TO be hereafter made Passed
Sc to g.
On the reception of the news in Jefferson City
yesterday, on the passage of the emancipation or
dinance by the convention, the legislature ad
journed with three times three cheers. and an m
mense mass meeting Immediately held, al
which Gov Fletcher made very able speech
islature aud military officers. eliciting the most
vociferous applause. Flags were displayed, can
non fired. and in the evening fire works and gen
sral illumination closed the most exciting, enihu
siastc scene ever witnessed in Jefferson City
scout from Salem. No, few DAYS since
killed eight guerrllas, and broke up their camps
near JscksoDport, Ark.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

cE- We call attention TO the advertisement
of Messrs Redmond & McNsmara. wholesale
dealers in foreign and domestic liquors. No. Is
South Illinois street. Their stock is complete,
and having been purchased previous to the re
cent advance. they are prepared to offer induce
ments to purchasers both as to quality and price.
In addition this establishment has the agency OF
the W estern Brewery. at Detroit, whose pro
ducts have a reputation not surpassed in the
country The Detroit ale, consisting of old
stock pale and amber. and London porter, will
be kept constantly on hand. in bottles or barrels.
We can say that no better ales are upon the mar
%, and the fact that they take the place of all
others when introduced, is tie best recommenda-
ton that can be offered in their behalf.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

HARRIsBURG, January IL The following dis
patch was received by Governor Curtain thi:
morning:
JEFFERSON CRY, January IL.
To the Governor of Pennsylvania:
Free Missouri greets her elder sister.
F g FLETCHER, Governor.
Gov. Curtain sent the following reply
HARRISBURG, Pa, January IL.
His Excelercv Governor of Missouri:
Pennsylvania, the first born of freedom, vel
comes her disenthrallei sister of Missouri, re
deemed in the agony of the nation and amid the
throes OF wanton rebellion Her offering to LID
erty comes baptized in her richest blood, anC
will be accepted by the faithful and free peopl,
as one of the browning tributes to their matches
heroism and their sacrifices to preserve and per
petuate our common nationality.
II G.. CURTIN Governor
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How they Bury Dead soldiers i'm the
Army OF the POsousaC- Bottle TN

We find the following in an arm IT the Poto-
mac letter
There il, of course, no psfASe Il lie in the
nuttng away Of our dead, but everything : done
..decently and in ordeA" A plain coin j. pro
cured. and the deceased placed in Il. pre- srei as
decentlv for his eternal sleep as his hahiho.euts
ILL allow In the coffin with him Is put bc,
tie and tightly corked +; within IT Is aserap o.
n.ner telling his name. rank. company ano re.i-
ment. and date and cause of death. Every civis
ion hospital has its plat of ground for burial pur
noses. and in this the WORKOUT soldier Is put 10
rest The ceremony is always simple, always
brief, but always touching, for around the grave
are always gathered some few friends, and no
mstier how few. 20 them IS read by the chaplain
some Of those terse passages which make up the
Great Book For them and for him who Is gone
a prayer is said. and then the Garth reverently
takes him to its bosom.
The practice of burying with the deceased the
bottle containing information priceless to his sur
yiving friends has grown into habltual usage at
the ID division. 9Th corps, hospital presided over
by DR.. Resmer, aud il is fast becoming unver
sal in the army. In addition TO this precsution.
head board is always placed at the grave. Civ
ing the same facts. ands recent excellent order
from Gen. Meade has prescribed the minutie Of
burial. all the provisions calculated to incucate
respect for the dead and consideration for the
survivors, by giving the latter every possible ia
cility for future Identification.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

The SIDEWALK ORDINANCE We understand
that Mr.. VIM. Z. Morehouse, the well known
popular aud responsible news dealer of this city,
has brought suit against Mayor Caven and
Others for false Imprisonment. in sending him to
Jail for COSTS as noticed yesterday. for riding his
horse while delivering papers, on the sidewalk.
The position taken by him is that Imprisonment
for debt 10 unlawful. The question has been
mooted before, as il relates to municipal costs,
but as no one has seen fit to take the trouble ard
expense of . suit. the matter has never been test
cd before the proper tribunal. Mr.. NJ. intends
20 have the matter settled judiciously.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13
NO. K-ls64-Yl Ylr'-Thess cab,

NJ o. k-ls64-Yi Y lP'-Thess cabs-
~ etters mean something. and If the reader
y l0san but one bottle of Pinksrton's W ahoo
and Calisaya Bitters. he will find them, on trial,
T. "a he most pleasant. healthful and popular
be- erare now in use. Ii is composed of the pgr
esi Bourbon whisky and the most healthy roots
an 0a' q ever known TO the medical faculty, and
cone laicd with great accuracy. Persons suf
fnriag e. m dyspepsia. jaundice, liver complaint,
or any o. me miserable feelings that follow in
digestion. i'll End speedy relief from the use of
these bitters- We know. because we have tried
them. 1hcg ,siii certainly strengthen and in
vigorate yon. II they do not. then nothing will.
Look and see TIA. the name OF Joseph Hnker-
ton is blown OF u bottle For sale by drug
gists and wholesale Niealers. tu,th&sst
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grom Washiugton

cussing the proposed repeal of the reciprocity
treaty and the House the constitntionality OF the
auti- slavery amendment 10 the constitution.
The Richmond Wing of the lOth has the TO
lowing items from Savannah:
The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel Of the
4th publishes number Of news items derived
from gentleman ~ho left Savannah on the lsi
instant
The most perfect order is mentioned as exist
ing in the city.
No soldier is allowed to interfere with citizens
in any particular
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

CIscTsssrr. January II.
Flour unchanged: fair demand for IN. hirh.~
grades at - 2S@s 30 Tor extra. and 80 Goa
10 Is for fancy grades.
Wheat dull aud lower red 81 OO0s2 %.
Corn hrmer, at 81 V69l 10 for ear. and Al IS
for shelled
Oats firm at see n elevators. but bolders ar.
asking &c.
Rye dull, 81 40
Barley 81 556sl 60.
Whisky held at 81 20: 500 bbls. sold.
Provisions quiet, but little demand no sales
OF importance holders are firm At previous qso-
taticus.
Hogs 6ull and prices nominal: receipts abo,a
5000. The decline in gold has haitened The
markets badly.
Groceries quiet.
Gold declined TO 2l6. and dull
Exchange al premium.
Money market tight.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13
Er0ml R0SlOY2

BosTos. January l2-Charles T Traut, COL
lector of the port Of Boston, of the Saturday
Evening Gazette, has suddenly decamped, taking
with him quite a sum OF money.
He is "a years old, dark complexion, about )
feet inches high. Look for him.
The funds for the relief of the citizens of ,Ss.
vannah already amounts to 500 900. The steam
er Greyhound will be sent there on Saturday
with provisions.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

CHRisrrs.-It will be seen by the advertise
ment under the head Of smusements. that Chris
tvs celebrated minstrel troupe will give three
entertainments at Masonic Hall next week The
announcement will delight all lovers of cork
opera. as Christy and his troupe are famous
throughout the civilized world.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

t8r The ball given by the Fenian Brother
hood. at Masonic Hall. night before last.
well attended, and everything went off finely, and
all appeared to enjoy themselves very highly.
The managers were very attentive. and the sec
rotary did all in his power to make the occasion
one Of enjoyment to all The green flag of
Erin, between two displays of the flag of our
couptry, attracted the admiration of all
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

speaker announced the following coDmunica
ton
JEFFERsoN CRY. No, Jan IL. 1865.
To GovKkNoR FESroS Free Missouri greets
her elder sister
(Signed,) F. Q. FLErGHER.
Governor OF Missouri
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-13

a Dr. Brubaker. one of our most disiin
guished physicians. treats scrofula diseases aris
ing from impurities of the blood, and other dis
eases, in the most scientific manner. Call and
see him. and You will be satisfactorily treated
Office No. 1879 Norwood's Block. North Illinois
street.
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citizen was arrested by drunken soldier a
few days since, and the citizen knocked the sol
der down. The officer Of the guard. a. soon as
he arrived. said nothing to the citizen, bat bad
the soldier taken TO the barracks. gagged, and
soundly whipped 70. his conduct.
A drunken soldier who undertook to make a
disturbance, recently, and who refused to allow
himself to be arrested, was shot down at once by
the guard.
One or two insurance companies OF Savannah
are considering the project of establishing ma
tional bank for the issue of greenbacks.
The custom house and postofics are being
cleaned aud repaired preparatory to the com
mencement OF business again.
Soldiers are not allowed, under any circum-
stances whatever. to enter private residences.
The negroes, in most cases, orderly and
quiet, remaining with their masters and perform
ing their customary duties.
Nothing but greenbscks are in circulation.
The churches are well filled on Sunday with
ladies on week days. however, but few of them
are seen on the street. The majority Of the mails
population have remained in the city. The fam
lilies of most of the men who have left still re
main. majority of the citizens have provis
ions for some time TO come, but there Is a scar
city OF wood, and Gen. Sherman has announced
that be will soon remedy this last difficulty by
getting wood by the Gulf railroad and hauling
il to the citizens No pass is allowed to any male
person to 20 towards the city. All females
caugb. going towards the city are thoroughly
searched
IL 900 loaves Of bread which had been col
lected for Sherman s army, but for which author
lied agents did not CALL were turned over to the
poor. The city has been out of breadstufs of
every Kind for days past, aud have been unable
TO issue pound Of meat or -four to the hundreds
who were scarcely able to live without it,
The Wing says: We were glad to hear Of the
arrival of Col Mosby at his fathers residence
at Amherst. His wound is doing well, and he
expects to return to duty in a short time The
Yankees will have another account to settle
when he gets back
The Senate having ordered an investigation
into the causes of the Wilmington failure, Gen
Butler has been ordered 10 appear here as wilt
ness