Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-22
The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A
NV YoRK. March q.

The Tribune this n am prints about 300
names, partial list of Uuion prisoners who died
at s lulsbUry, n O.. between Dec Is and early
in February, while the whole number OF inmates
during that period in prison averaged less than
> 900
The Times prints E long statement of Buckley,
chief OF the Knights of the Golden Circle, rela
tive to the formation and object of that order.
The Times Washington special says deserters
bring reports that the evacuation of Richmond
is spoken of openly an inevitable necessity
since the destruction of the james river canal
The wealthy were removing themselves and their
effects 10 such parts of the state they thong ut
would remain unmolested. With the canal gone
it was impossible 70 feed the citizens and the
army.
A large number Of negroes we're impressed to
repair the damages The organization OF colored
soldiers had commenced
The Triounes Washington special says that
Richmond grocer arrived to-day 10 take the oath
OF allegiance. He left Richmond on the 18th
inst
The rebel authorities, in anticipation of an
early attack from Grant. were placing in en-
trenchments every man and boy capable of hold
ing a musket. The government records have
been packed up preparatory 70 moving. Famine
prices were demanded by those who had produce
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poor classes. many OF whom were actually starv-
ing. Prices for everything are more than double
since Sheridans Wholesale desolston on the
canal and rsilro ID Flour is selling at 6ftee n
hundred dollars per barrel, meat ten dollars per
pound whisky four hundred do lars ger gallon
and other things in proportion Board AZ hotel :
is 500 per day. and the commonest board for
laborers is $40 per day.
The Times Washington correspondent saws
rebels are either msssng their forces for des-
perste battle or thai they are preparing TO evac
uate Petersburg and perhaps Richmond.
The Herald's Washington special says it has
been decided 20 paw Sherman army in full TO
the end Of February as soon az it arrives at a
point where il can rest long enough .or payment
TO be made. This will give six months paw TO
nearly the whole army.
WASHINGTON, n arch 81
The N4tiossl Republican contains the follow
ing extract from The Richmond Sentinel Of
Monday.
On the 18th inst. four divisions of Shernan's
army were repulsed near Fayetteville, with heayy
loss
The Republican ssys the govern ment mas re-
liable information tina, the repoi. Of tie repuse
is untrue: that the latter never received any
news OF Shermans movements but what show
that &c Is tFicmphanily marching Oh.
N-jOr Compton and other officers and men Of
Gen. CGstars division appeared st the war de-
par:meni to dss ~iih l. rebel battle flags cap
tursd by them at " synesvile and Charlottesville,
in Sheridsn's late victory over Early They
each gave narrative of the capture OF their re-
spectiye ,gs. and we're thanked in the name of
the president and people OF the United States tor
the gaIIantry and courage which bad been dis
played by them
his is the fourth tine aigs have been presen-
ted which we're taken by Sheridan : command
In accordance With request OF Gea Cis,r.
caves and fur!oughs gill be given 70 capiours.
The amount Of money nov due ~,ll be psid to
hem and each will be awarded With a media Of
honor.
The president has appointed K " Eslliaferro
rosl master and J " Wells naval officer st
Ses Orleans
The issue OF passes to civilians 20 visit the
srmy of the Potomac sss 10 day suspended
Yesterday large number Of suffers came up
and she remainder will follOs az expeditiously IS
practicable.
Skw YoRK. March 81.
The Trbune's Army Of The James special Of
the 18th ssys:
Gen K.us's cavalry eIpeditioniresarneds early
ibis morning trep Ihrss days tramp 10 the a.