Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-24

be coming. bstthe construction Of the two cables
Is so widely different leave little ground for
hope from the absence OF these currents now.
PEYSsYLVASIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
HARRssuRs, Pa, August 23.-Dslegstes to
the Dsnocratic State Convention haze arrived
here in considerable numbers. The impression
gains ground that the old incumbent for Audi
tor and Surveyor General Ames will be very
strongly enforced from the West, while the old
Auditor. Isasc Slenker. is ready for rsnonina-
ton. and Is sangune that be can succeed.
SALE OF COTTON MILLS.
The Harrisburg cotton mills we're sold to-day.
by public sale. to j. D. Cameron. OF this city.
for 800 GOO
REsieSATioS OF VIRGINIA OFFICE.
BALTIMORE. August 23.-The Richmond Wing
says Nsrmsdnke Johnson has resigned the po-
sition to which he was 80 astteringly elected q
short time ago, IN consequence of the fact that
he Is ineligible, according to the Governors con-
struction OF the Constitution, having held posi-
ton in the Confederate service, and was thus
obnoxious to the authorities The Whig CON-
nents: His example il one worthy OF emulation,
and says, there are Others in other parts of the
State. who would do well 10 initiate him.
CANADIAN AFFAIRS.
QUEBEC, Angus. 23-The Canadian customs.
to June 30th OF the present year, show tina,
Inere was imported during the year merchandise
valued az forty four and a half millions OF dol
lars. o. which nineteen and halt millions were
from the United States. There is decrease OF
1000 as compared with the previous year.
In answer to inquiry. Mr. Mcdonald announ-
ced to dsy that it was the intention Of the Gov
eminent TO enlarge the canal system of Canada
st the earliest possible moment that the financial
condition fthe province would allow il for the
purpose of attracting the trade of the Western
States be would not pledge the Government
to 60 on With the enlargement this year.
VIRGINIA AFFAIRS.
NKw YoRK, August 23-The Tribunes Rich.
mond special says: The session room of the U.
5. Court is being speedily put in complete order.
IN time for the commencement OF the term
IL is conhdentialy asserted in legal circles
that JEFF Davis will be brought to Richmond for
trial
MARINE DISASTERS
The tug Wilmouth was sunk to day by a coll
lision with another tuA
The schooner Rosa was slightly damaged by
being run into by steamboat.
FIRE ENGINES FOR MAMMALIAN
Two very handsome FIRE engines, 6uilt in this
city under orders from the Government of Maxi
milan, for service il Mexico, were tested yester-
day, and worked IN s manner which gave complete
satisfaction TO the gentlemen appointed TO
superlntend, and all present. They will shortly
be shipped for Mexico
HIDING PLACE or KErcHUx.
The hiding place of young Ketchum still re-
mains mystery. The sufferers by his opera
tons have not been able to arrive at their loss
One OF them, Mr.. Graham. broker for Ketchum,
Son & Co, has ascertsined that his will not eI
coed million and half of dollars of which halt
are in forged gold checks.
Ihe Herald publishes note from an anopy
nous writer. saying yOnng ketehum is conceal
ed in shanty or BloOmingdale, and offers to re-
veal the locality on payment of suitable re-
ward.
GEN. EWELL WANTS HIS WIFE PARDoSED.
The rebel Gen. Eweil was before the Presi-
dent to-day seeking pardon for his wife. who il
quite wealthy. He did not urge bis own claim
for pardon Though his application is on file
APPLICATIONS FOR PENSION
The Herad's special saws: An application
for pension was made for woman in Lima
Ohio. 1t appears she had eight sons in the
Union Armies, three of whom were killed. Ii il
stated many cases have come under ths supervis
ion OF the Pension Bureau nearly as remarkable
az the above.
FoRD's THEATRE.
The lesses Of the restaurant adjoining Ford S
Theatre refuse to give up that apartment to the
Government, they having four years lease and
claiming that the building was not included in
the lease of the theatre property, by au-
thorites. Judge Hughes has been retained
by the parties, as counsel to contend the case.
APPOINTMENTS ri THE PRESIDENT
WARRINGTON. August 23.-The President has
appointed L. Stone. Surveyor of Customs for
the District Of New Orleans Charles Biddle,
OF Pennsylv anis, has been appointed by the Pre-
sident TO adjust claims on the part Of the United
States under the recent amended Convention be-
tween the United States OF America and the
United States of Columbia.
FATAL STEAMBOAT DISASTER
LOUISVILLE, Ky, August 23.-The steamer
Argosy, Number Three, Capt. Van Degrift,
from Cairo to Cincinnati, with the Seventeenth
Ohio Infantry on board, 900 strong, was blown
ashore during a rain storm on Monday evening
near Huffield's Landing, eighty miles below
Louisville. The conclusion exploded the mud
drains ard the steam coming aft scalGed twelve
two fatally and two more not expected TO live
Between thirty and forty jumped overheard, eigb!
OF whom were drowned. The steamer Arsosy
No. /. formerly Government gunbcat, Captain
Shsnks. brought the regiment here; they were
then transferred to the Gea. Lytle for Cincinnati
Martin Long, Company X, Ind. and 6 discharged
Indiana soldier were scalded 10 death; HArmsn
Bshrans, Hugh Taylor. Aaron Fiscus, John Rud
rick, Amos Rose. Alfred koder, j Mcdaniel
Michael Murray, Nathsn Shelby, Mr.. Brsbee
VIM Erlehotf and Isaac TAYLOR seyerly scalded