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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
Latest War News.
DESTRUCTION OF The REBEL RAM WEBB
FROM THE TRANS-MISSISSlPPl.
Surrender of Kirby Smiths Army.
Trial If the COnspiratOrs.
FROM CAIRO AND BELOW.
PROG III SS OF THE FU.v-E-
R.4L CORTEGE.
70 r z q NJ NJ Z w 3 .
&c. &c. Ac He.. &c.
PROG RESS OF THE FU.V.E
R.fL CORTEGE.
&c. SC. Ac &e.. &c.


PHILADELPHIA. May 2.-Subscriptions to the
100 loan 10 Cay from all parts Of the union. as
reegraphed to Jay Cooke amount TO $500
900
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
CITY TT z ~ S j..

WAsTrD.-A girl. to do housesork. at No. -
North New jersey street
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The First National Petroleum Go.
From the New York Herald |

News has been received and abundantIy con-
frmed from several sources, Of the striking Of Q
new 200 barrel Well on Cherry Run, above the
Reed Well, A TKw RODS PROM THE PROPERTY OF
rEK FIRST NATIONAL PETROLEUM ConPASYp
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

- We learn that there are but two hundred
rebel prisoners remaining in camp Morton. out OF
some twenty Eve thorssri.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

UNITED STATES SUPREME CoURT-The United
States Supreme Court commenced in their
ch ,mber in the post OH &c building. yester-
day. The grand jury WAS emp'ueIled. and The
charge deliyered by Judge MeDonald The
court will meet this morning AT I'D O'Clock
when IL IL expected that the bar will take appro-
pirate notice of the death OF Mr.. Lincoln. Judge
D.vis has not yet been nresent. he being one of
the escorr, sni viii oh ,oly not tie here until
the latter part of the week.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

Apssoros.-Once in ~hile most SYPropo'
,sr.rs -, connection il unwi,tinely mace or con
vev.t rh~a not intended Among the decofa
ton. a, the State House Ne have noticed ne OIL
rather question -ble meaning. and might oe T
~ reflection on 81 honorable gentleman 10
u. there xss something oil psopfieiy 10 Tue De
s,urAtion and never before oid the OLD L',in mo.
u appear so appropriately used ana, ~,,n Ns
connections. none but . happy gerius couia s'sf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

10Th Indians cavalry. has been di.honorably d..
missed the service or account OF general worth
lessness and supplying whisky 20 his men
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

tB- For the past week the rain has taken the
business Of laying the dust in the street out Of
the hsnds of the spriDkling man. who
claim with Otheli". MY occupation i gone.
but We have no idea but that it will return
again. like bread cast upon the waters. or like
chickens that come home 10 roost. although
there il no parallel between the staff of life. a
biped. and the annoying dust, thar is generally
flying around rather promiscuously in our streets
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

WILLIAM DALE, Of New York, President.
JOSEPH RIS 'ISE, Covington. Vice President.
W. d. kerr, Secretary,
JAkES W. KING, Treasurer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
ID 4 Il . Q tor - !.

Hon. JOSEPH +. McDOyALD indianapolis, Indiana
JOHN X. COFFROrH, Huntington. Indiana
WM DALE, New York City.
JOSEPH W. NkwLiS, Attica, Indians.
JOS. RtSTlNE. Covington Indiana.
Y. n MCDONALD, Covington, Indiana
DAVID WEBB, Covingtor, Indiana.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

~ MAJOR General Hooker. who was one OF
the escort IN charge Of the body of President
Lincoln ex pressed himself highly gratfed a. the
display and arrsn gements made Tor the reception
OF the corpse in this city He spoke especially
OF the good order aud reverence manifested by
the people. it being far better than any they bad
met With in their j.urney from Washington
The decorations, the music, and the order were
unsurpassed in any city they had pas ei through.
This is high compliment TO our citizens. md
especially To those who had in charge the affairs
connected with the reception
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
Nd . lC e.
NOTICE.
HEAD QUARTERS Posr CoNNayDEs.
ISprAsAP,Lrs. Ind. Nay 2. 1865 (

Oeders from this Office. heretofore published.
prohibiting The sale of citizens clothing TO sol
der will not be made TO spply TO soldiers
about 10 be mustered out.
b. order Of Col Warner. commanding post
I. W LORD.
Lieut. and Post Adjt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

~ The number OF visitors at the State
House. although not 80 numerous yesterday,
probably on account of the d'ssgreesble weather.
was nes ertheless quite large. Nc Foster in
forms NJ that The State House will be KEEP, open
from am until 10 d IN tor thirty days. In or
der TO accommodate all who may wi-h TO view the
decorations Mr. F. will take great pleasure in
showing visitors around. and extends a welcome
TO all Many wbo were denied the privilege OF
viewing the Hall on Sabbath will gladly avail
themselves OF the opportunity OF viewing the dec
orations IL il a pilgrimage worthy beng made.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

His Excellency Gov. o. p. Morton, Brig Gen. A. A.
stevens Brig Gen. G. Pitcher, Mayor Csven, Rev
J. r. I. Ingrahan, Stoughton 4. Fletcher, Esl and
others.
GENTLEMEN Your very kird offer most gratefully
c.pt J. witn the Z as>stan IF my pupils
and the LADIES' and ge Il constituted the choir
President Lncon's funeral ceremonies, give the
tuesday night. May 9Th, l-65 the Tabernacle.
/ will pare labor q make IL n success
Yours 'rul,. BENZ. OTES-
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2, 1865
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
VERY HEART or THE OIL REGION!

The 1913 acres which they own on thS Allie
ghany, two miles above President and only five
miles from the new $50 barrel well on Pitihole
Creek. and the lease of l3a Of the cele-
brited wilkins Tract" alone, are ample basis
for any Company, and are worth more than the
are SEVEN WELLS now In successful opera
ton, yielding largely. from which regular
monthly dividends or TWO PR CENT are being
paid TO all stockholders and there IL EVERY As
srsAscE that this Company will soon be able to
pay from SIX TO TEN PER CENT. pIvI-
BENDS.
The First National Petroleum Go.
Ranks among the first class Companies, and Is
organized. lie reputation has now become 90
thoroughly established. that no mere need be
said on that point There are greater induce
ments and better opportunities to make money
while at the same time they are GOOD raorraTs
for any and all persons 10 hold.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

WV uork IL rkee.
NV YoRx, May 2.
Cotton i3944c for middling.
Flour l0@l5c lower; at Sc 9o@7 10 for extra
state, s. 1895 90 for extra round hoop Ohio. and
IS 50@9 30 for trade brands.
Whisky 80 l09e IL.
Wheat dull and dropping; amber Al IS
aud winter red western 81 81 Barley dull Corn.
old mixed western 81 IS. new white, 81 I5
yellow, 81 E6l 80. Oats 7sc Clover sced
$i3 so. Timothy 81 so
Wool dull
Coffee dull. Sugar. lI@lII.. Mol.sses
Csc
Petroleum firm; 39c for crude, 53a5ic for
refined in bond and 74c free
New mess pork $27 75@2s 30; SIS O0@25 so
for 63-'64; SOS 50@26 10 for prime, and S24 IS
(a23 % for prime mess. Plain mess beef $40 90
Gle 90: extra mess. $40 50@2O 90: beef b. ms,
riggs. Cut meats; l4@l5I5c for shoulders
aud l7@l9lzc for hams. Bacon; l53I@I53lc
for Cumberland cut; l51s@l6lsc for long
ribbed and l5Ql654c for short ribbed
Lard l51a@lsI4c. Butter. l5@25c for Ohio,
aud Sue tor State. Cheese l5@22c Rice
dull
Money. 5@6 per cent Sterling 1909 IOsss 70
frst class bills. Gold closed at 81 AZ
Government stocks steady.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
WAR DEPARIAENT,
W AsniNGToS, April %

Executive order OF January Goth. 1865 pro
hbitiug the expectation OF hay, is rescinded from
and after the lst DAY OF NAV lS65
By orier of the President
Signed f VI STANTON.
Secre,a-v of War
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
WASHINGTON. Nav 2. yP.N.

WAsHIScros. May ?. Pm
Hon T. " Stanton. Secretary of War:
have the honor TO report tha, the secretary
OF state has an apparatus 70 the lower az ;o-day
which promises to answer the required purpose.
Mr. Seward is quite as well as at lastreport.
VERY respectfully.
Your obd't servant,
K BAlxxs.
Sargeop General. q. 8. A.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
From the New York Tribune

TIE FIksr NATIONAL il the name Of the Pc
troleum Company whose prospectus and nap
are before ps. The names which We zee among
the Directors are ample Recommendations for
this Company. and . sufficient guarantee Of 10
future management"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
No Liability to Stockholders.

The lands of this Company. embracing ger
IL 500 acres ia FEE SIMPLE and leasehold. are
situated in the
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

WV YORK AoSKY MARKET
NEW YoRK, Nav ,.
Gold has further receded. Sales were made
during the morning as low as 81 401<. with q
good business doing
LArEs.-Gold closed at Gallagher. exchange
to- night at 81 Az
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03
PETROLEUM.

INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF INDIANA
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

COMPLIMENTARY CoScERT.-At the request Of
a number ct ciuzen~. the correspondence we
herewith attach. Professor Benz Oven proposes
To give q complimentary concerI at the Taber
nacle on Tue~dsy evening. My 9. 1865. As a
musician Professor o sen has no superior In the
country. aud With the assistance Of the musical
talent under ms direction, we haz'rd nothing in
saving th.t the entertainment will be the finest
and most satisfactory given ~ thi- city. The
pieces sung on S.bba'h. at the State House. will
tie a part OF the programme. and which were so
highly eomplimen'ed in their performance. The
Professor deserves the most liberal patronage,
add of course will receive il from The music lcv
iBg portion OF the city:
ISDIASAsotIs, May ], 1868.
Hr BENJAMIN owea-we, the undersigned, cordially
tender y0u cempme ntsry concert to be gwen 81 your
earliest convenience and respectfully request, par,
Of the proxramme The ckoruses sung the funeral OBJ
fequi-- OF President Lincoln.
p VI ,rfon, TG Pitcher, Brig. General
John Caven USA.
y. lsOn rrus~lcr, Stevens, Brig. General
John Morrison. USA.
Morrison MAJOR Stevenson,
T ucCauy Colonel Sturm,
Lag noble, John Cuburn,
y Foster, ABIGAIL
J G Burnett, SA FLEET her, ir.
4 q Palmer O PvtbOse,
CNherweOd, Snyder,
Morrison, Ingram Fletcher,
J Ingrsh4m VIM tngli b,
y a HYDE, Levi Jordan,
! HoVartn LozieT en- Ballard,
G N risOB, lie,
Rand, WI K 'binsou.
Samuel Johnston, EADavi-.
W Johnston. IA Jordan.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

WAsnIseroS, May ?, Z. ~
Hon L. VI Stanton, Secretary OF War:
| have The hooor to report that ths secretary
o.: state is feeling well this morning. Dir. Sew
ards condition Is more encouraging
Very respectfully,
Your oba't servant,
J. h BARNES.
Surgeon General U 3 A,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

sffr MAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, May ! (
In pursuapcs OF the terms of The above order
all restrictions heretofore placed by this depart
ment on erpor'stion % hay sre hereby removed
II. McCULLocu,
s.r7-- Secretary Of the Treasury
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CAPITAL STOCK, $1,000, 900.
Par Value Of Shares e5 Each.

A LIMITED AMOUNT or SrocK FOE sALH AT
THE LOWEST CASH SUBSCRIPTION rRicK or 81 90
PER SHARE.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

sT- Fer choice boots and shoes 90 to Clark
Johnson { Co.., Il. Wet Washington street
sign Of the big buckle shoe 80
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

- See DR.. Wm Thomson's advertisement
on the fourth page of TO days r~'cr.
AZ
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

Caven 300: Craft, 322: Elliott, 3l7; Butter
field 3l6; Umversaw. 3l3; Richter. 2l3; Hadlev,
800: Wood. 30S. For CJuu5llman. Smith, 237
X tufiman, 81
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-03

Tbsckerav's Magazine. In London. paid Ten
nyson. the Poet Laureate Of England, sixteen
hundred dollars tor poem. snd the following
two s,anzas are just one half of it. eight hun
dred dollars worth.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-06

A call OF The Senate revealed the fact that
every member Was In his seat
Mr., Douney offered q resolution similar TO the
one proposed by Mr. Bennett 10 the morning
sion. with the addition Of provis0 appointing
a committee Of iour-Senaiors Williams, Wright.
Bennett aud Cobb-to select candidates for the
remaining Offices 10 be 6lled. and that they be
elected by resolution
Me- Wright did not want to serve on such =
committee.
Mr.. Bennett thought the proper time TO cop
promise this thing vas before any officers had
been elecied-the hour when be offered his reso
luton he couldn't igrce Ia any such arrange
ment nov
The resolution Wa rejected 90 strict party
vote OF - against %
Me Downey made another effort 10 unlock the
wheels of egislatiou. by Offering resolution de
caring John II johnson doorkeeper, aud J ;
Morgan assistant. With power 20 appoint one halt
Of the under dootkeopcrs
This resolution was rejected by the decided
vote Of yeas - NAYS 3
The president NJ Duuning) then directed
senators 70 prepare their ballots for another vote
for principal doorkeeper
The secretary called the roll and the result o (
this-the sixth ballott-was announced a. before
-25 votes for Mr. Packard, and - votes for Mr.,
Johnson
that the House of Representatives be Informed
that the Senate has elected secretaries and il
now ready 20 proceed with the legislative bust
ness OF the session.
Mr. Cobb contended that the Senate was not
yet in reality deiberatiye body, and could not
proceed with the legitimate business OF the ses.
sion tail all it, officers were duly elected He
hoped the resolution would be voted down.
Mr. Cason moved an amendment recognizing
as doorkeeper until another shall be elected, the
gentleman who acted ia that capacity during the
last session
Mr. Williams moved to amend the amendment
by providing that the old doorkeeper shall act
ill the close of the present session.
Mr. Bennett moved to lay the amendment to
the amendment on the table
The motion agreed TO by yeas 26. nays
-
Mr.. Cason's amendment was rejected by tie
vote-yeas %, nays %
Mr. Williams characterized the proposition as
a thing unheard OF in the annals of legisla.
ton
Mr. Hord was Of opinion that the Senate was
mot organized till it's offering was complete
III hoped the resolution would be voted down.
Mr. Allison made an Intellectual motion to re-
consider the vote rejecting Mr. Casons amend
ment
The resolution was then rejected by vote OF
% to 26
Mr.. Csllen offered the following resolution
which will be the frs; question in order for the
consideration of the Senate this morning
Resolved, That the election of principal door
keeper, assistant doorkeeper and sergeant at
arms be postponed until Tuesday. January 10th
1865, at o'clock p. m. and be made the special
order for that hour.
The Senate then adjourned til . o'clock Ia
day.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-06

Sixty thousand dollars has been sppropria-
ted by the commissioners of Cass county, for the
raising and maintaining OF military companies
within the county of Cass for the service of the
/ Cnitei States This sum. or 80 much "a is re
quired to fll the quota of that county. is TO be
discussed by James A. Taylor. Daniel d. Pratt,
Thomas H. Wilson. Robert Il Rhea and Cbas
B. Knowlton
-GovEaSNESr CONTRACTS The contract for
furnishing 900 barrels of -four to the govern
ment was awarded on Monday by Capt Ehrman
TO C. ( ;. ] Bingham. of Patoka, at $40
per barrel
The contract for supplying fresh beef for the
post was awarded to F Fenchler, at Sl3 30 per
100 pounds Evansville Journal
General Silss Colgrove has exchanged his
star for tive judicial ermine Governor Morton
recently appointed him Judge of the Judicial
, Circuit. comprising the counties % Wayne,
Henry Randolph. Delaware aud Jay, rice John
T. Elliott. who vas recently elected one of the
Supreme Judges No doubt Judge Colgrove
will I'll biz new position ably and gracefully.
"A national bank is to be started in Martins
vile The stock is already taken. and the bonds
purchased The present capital is 500 900.
with authority 10 increase it 10 $l5O.OOO
-PRosPEorISG FoR OIl.--S0me gentlemen OF
hoy experience" have lately been prospecting
in the vicinity of North Vernon for that com
modify snd have reported favorable We learn
. that q company from Cincinnati will immediate
" test the Question by sinking few wells
Their machinery for the work j. expected 20 ar
rive this week. We hope the enterprise will
prove successful " ernon Banner.
A draft association has been formed in II
fssette TO procue substitutes for the members
drafted The fee for membership is $50, ex
eepiins when there is conclusive evidence chat a
man liable to military duty Is the head Of fam-
iy. and has 10 property or means to procure
substitute. ard shall desire 10 become member
Of this association. such man nav be permitted
10 become a member on the payment of twenty
FIVE dollars.
lit j. stated a. an sscertained fac, that the
state, az tue coming session Of tie Indiana legis
Iatnre. will assume the liabilities OF the COUNTIES
having made appropriations In aid Of volunteer
sng. Those counties that have not aud will no.
make stpTopr,sto1s vii have 70 sgies a state
tar TO 80 sots OF those that DO. without re
%: :'ase Co.. ~ ''''''''s 's''''''2 Md
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-06

Among the interesting discoveries which are
being daily made at Pompeii. that of a Roman
almanac deserves particularly TO be recorded 1t
Is engraved on a white marble slab found in the
vicinity of the Isis gate, and contains the indica
ton OF the months arranged by threes in vertical
columns. Zach column Is headed with the sign
of the zodiac pertaining 10 the month it contains.
and curious indications concerning the agricul
ture and religion of the Romans are interpreted
here and there. AT the top of each column. IN
der the Sign OF the zodiac, there il the name of
the month and the number of days Next fol
low the nOsOe. which during eight months in the
year begiu on the fifth cav, a circumstance ex
planning why they were called quinfanoe in those
months. while in the remaining ones they receiy
Ell the name OF septimanoe on account of their
beginning on the seventh day. The ides are not
marked. because the interval between them and
the nonoe was invariably seven days.
The number of durnal and nocturnal hours i
also marked on the almanac the integers being
expressed in common Roman figures. and the
fractions bs an for semi. or by small horizon
lines for the quarters The eQuinoxes and the
summer solstice are also marked, while opposite
to the winter solstioe there are the words
Hisrsis iaifium. the beginning of winter
Next comes the agricultural chapter, in which
the farmer is reminded of the chief operations 10
be performed each month Ii tells Us which of
the gods Is the tutelar one OF the month; it also
gives u the principal religious festivals. and sd
yises the farmer, if he would have good bar
vest. not to neglect the worship of the protecting
dyinities At the top of the marble slab Apollo
Il seen driving the Of the sun. and at the
bottom Ceres is seen reapng a field. From all
this inform alton pet into the almanac. IL was ev-
identity intended for the rural population. IL has
now been placed in the Museum Of Naples -
Galignani's Messenger.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-06

" informed as 10 the facts lie did not desire
blindly 10 make precedent TO bind this legi.la
ture for all time. Let the whole matter 60 20
al appropriate committee for intelligent invest
CATION. and report and then the House would be
better able 20 Judge ss 90 how our votes should
be cast 10 the regard
Mr. Wright. Of jefferson. followed arguing
AZ length 10 favor OF Mr. Neweombs resolu.
ton.
Mr. Lassele argued IN opposition to the re.olu-
ton, and In favor OF MIR Browns motion. going
learnedly into the Law relative 20 the matter
lie regarded the proceeding proposed by gentle
men on the opposite side altogether revou
tionary His chief point was that We could not
decide upon this matter until the second day OF
the session had passed. during which day the law
made il incumbent on the secretary OF state 81
furnish "a with the facts
Mr. Branham renewed he motion to lay Mr.
Browns motion 10 refer the resolution 60 the ~.
dietary committee on the table
Messrs Durham and Brown demanded the
ayes and noes.
Ayes 50: noes SO
Mr. Branham's motion prevailed
The resolution was then adopted-aYes 81.
noes rs
Mr. B.nta then came iorNird and was sworn
In.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Duuham directing the state Librarian rela-
tive To furnishing stationery Ia members
Mr Branham moved to refer the resolution 10
select committee Of five Carried.
NEwsPAPERs
Mr. Miller. of Clinton. offered a resolution di.
recting the door keeper 20 contract with the pub
fishers of the journal aud Sentinel for three COP
les each OF each paper for each member. two
copies 10 be developed and stamped.
Mr. Miller. Of Tippecanoe. moved that the In.
dianapois Evening Gazette be also included
After debate Mr.. Miller withdrew his motion.
Mr. Branham moved TO refer the whole mat.
ter TO select committee of FIVE. Carried.
LEAVE or ABSENCE.
On motion OF Mr. Buskirk. leave of absence
was granted to Mr. Shaffer. OF Jaw, who is in the
city dangerously ILL.,
4 resolution was offered directing the librarian
to place upon the desks OF members copies of the
statutes; also. the House journal of the last Leg
islature. and Cushng's manual. Referred to q
select committee of five
Mr. Brown offered resolution raising CON
mttee to wait upon some clergyman. in order
that the joint convention 10 hear the governor
message might be opened with prayer Adopt
ed
On motion OF Mr.. Newcomb. the House ad
journed