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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13

GkRRIr SMITH on rHE NlNDIcrlyf.-TEat
good man. Gerrit Smith. in bis letter to Presi-
dent johnson says" While Mr.. Lincoln was yet
alive. government was necessarily called on by
ue-ses and public meetings. by sermons saturst
ell with the vindictive and blood.thirsty spirit Of
the Jewish theology. and by voices innumenable,
not to spare the leading reSels. Nc wonder then
that the manner ..of bis death is made use of to
increase the thirst for their blood" Gerrit Smith
is opposed TO the shedding Of blood.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13

"A lawyer in Ireland. who was pleading the
cause OF an infant, took the child in bis arms
and held il up to the jury sufused in tears. This
had . great effect. until the opposite lawyer asked
the child:
What makes you eryG'
Hes pincbing me" cred the child.
The court roared with laughter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13

The following Is an extract from Q lsttsr vditen by
TIE Rev is Holm. pastor Of the flerrepont street
Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N T. 10 the Journal and
Messenger, Cincinnati. o., and speaks volumes IN favor
SOOTHING SYRUP. FOR CHILDREN TEETHISG:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
Rest, Health and Comfort 10
Mother and Child.

" 40 Unl
MRS. wINsLow's sooTHfxG SYRUP for eAArs~
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhan naus1, a.
lays all pain, and cures wind cholc. Perfectly safe IN
oil cases. We would say 10 Every N aher vbs has .
suffering child, do not let your prejudice, nor tho pr-iu-
dices Of others. stand between you and yoer sad.rinx
child and the rel 81 that will be sure-yes. absolutely
sure-to follow the use Of this medicine AZ timely used.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
Price only IS Cents a Bottle.
4l .tlfllAf tIJle hIli
The Florence Nightingale Of
49,
the Nursery.

The following Is an extract from 4 letter written b,
the Rev 4 z. weiser, TO the German ~Reformedshes-
senger, At Chambersburg, Pa
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
A RENEFAcTREss.

There is a woman in the public eye whose name had
all along been associated, in our mind, with the s'Ysr.
kee, 'Qusck. - ant" Humbug." But Il rs SO no longer.
and we desire TO wrest her name from all such ~, picio1s
associations in all other minds. whatever notions We
may have OF w0manly delcacy and ~propriety, We viii
all admit that woman alone H. the Surse-the OoOd
Nursf-the best Nurse. whether we shall have FEMALE
Physicians or not, n q question which must be decided
by time and principle, and not a matter Of taste. Pride,
prejudice, caprice and custom may a. well behave them
selves, for ffthere is really-a want. there will also be Q
supply; IL There be a"callips," here will be q coming.
Nature and hsman society are always seif-supplying,
and though Art and Fashion may hinder, they cannot
prevent.
Mrs. winslow does not wish to treat you gentlemen.
Nor does she prescribe a regimen for your wives; but
piness TO your infants ia the cradle IL there anything
improper IN thsti A Nurse Of 80 pears" experience
can boldly say what Is or fs not good for q babe, and
ought TO be listened to. God speed her on her humble
and happy mission. She is the most successful physl-
clan and mosi efectual benefactress our little ones ever
enjoy d. her doting parents not excepted. Just open
the door for hsr, and Mrs. Winslow will prove the Amer
iran Florence Nightingale OF the Nursery. OF this we
are 30 sure, that We will teach eur ..susy" 90 say "A
Blessing on Mrs winslow"-for helping her 20 survive
and escape the gripping, ~colicking and teething siege.
We confirm every word set forth On the rrc~pectss. o.
performs precisely what IL processes 10 perform, every
part OF it-noth.ng less-Aws with your Cordial"
"Parog ORC, Drops" "Lsndsnum," and, every ofher
and rendered dull and idiotic for life.
We have never seen Mrs. winslow know her only
through the preparation OF her 'seothing syrup for
Children Teething." II we-had the power ne could
make her. as she is, . physical savior TO the infant race.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
THE
INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK,
Financial Agent and Designated
Depository ofthe United Statess
AUTHORIZED 81. 600 600
CASH CAPITALPAID N.-.--.-.-.--..- t5oo, 900

WILL receive subscriptions, a. financial agent Of
the Government, for all Of It's popular loans
VIII collect gold interest on registered and coupon
bonds on the most liberal terms Currency bonds cAsbe
on presentation when due
Always on hand a full supply Off. S. revenue stamps.
for sale at the regul ar discount
Will buy and sell all government securities, orders on
Washington, coin and exchange in all the principal Cit
les.
viii make collections throughout the West and East
NJ very reasonable rates
Will receive deposits, and loan money at 6 per cent,
on good security
Having unlimited facilities, will transact all kinda Of
banking business on fair terms and with the utmost
prOnptness.
THO P. HAUGHEY, Pres't.
INGRAM FLETCHER. casaer.
Indianapolis. Deesnber 3. 1854.
e d~c<-tIv
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
MASONIC NOTICE.

FTNhere will be . special meeting Of CENTER LODGE,
work. CHAs. FISHER, Sec'y.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-13
SOOTHING SYRUP,
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.

which greatly facilitates the process q teeshi.r. ~
softeuing the gums. reducing al infanusfion, win anay
ALL PAIN and spssrcdic sction, and 70
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
sharp Praetiee---inexhsust or
IVeH


The Titusvile Reporter gives par
ticuIors Of an enormous swindlc prac-
tieed by pair ofsharpcrs near Frank
lin, one day last week: It appears
that the parties had boen sinking
well near the borough, and calling on
certain parties in town, they stated
that they had struck oil, that their
well was yielding one hundred barrels
per day. and that they would sell out
the whole thing for $4,000 cash. 4
couple Of gentlemen were dispatched
to look at tho well, and on arriving
there, found everything as represent
cd, the machinery in perfect operation;
and the well pumping into aHhugo
tank. a very good quality of oil, at
fully the rate indicated. The visitors
agreed to invest, bat wanted few
hours for deliberation. They accord
ingly returned TO Franklin, ana con-
suited some Of the best ''oiI men, to as
certain the value Of such 'supposa-
bic investment, and were assured that
it would be worth 100000 at the
least This settled the question, and
the buyers hurried back 10 the well
owners. closed the bargain, planked
the cash, and prepared to make their
fortunes without d1ly. The next
day it was found that the cid employ
ces Of the company had left, but 9TH
crs were promptly installed, and the
pumping resumed.
Judge the astonishment Of the pur.
chasers upon discovering that, not
withstandiHg the continual pumping
and flow of oil, it did not rise in the
tank In other words, there were
surface indications Of a big leakage.
The pump was stopped, and an exca-
vation commenced at the side of the
tank. A few feet below, a smaller
tank was found. communicating with
the upper by a small tube, through
which the oil was conducted. From
the lower tank another tube descended
diagonally to the well, about eighteen
feet below the surface, and at a still
lower depth the we'll was plugged
This devise for securing an inexhaus.
tible well could not well be improved.
Butthe victims couldn't see it" They
wept back to Franklin in search of the
sharpers, but the latter were non est,
and up to the present they have not
been arrested.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
Established 1926.


it's power and maintained its existencc
through the yissitudes of nearly a cen
tury, it may be thatit was necessary
for US to pass this last ordeal Of strife
to prove that this Government will not
perish from internal weakness, but
will stand able 10 defend itself against
al foes, and punish treason. In The
dealings OF IN 'inscrutablc Providence
!, by the operations OF tbe Constitution
have been thrown unexpectedly into
this position. Ny past life, and espe-
cially my course during the present
unholy rebellion, Is before you. ] have
no principles to retract i defy any
one 10 point to ANY ofmy public acts
Mt variance with tho fixed principles
which have guided me through life. |
have noprofessions, & Office pro 'essions
and promises would be worth nothing
at this time. No one can foresoe cir
caiastanccs that will hereafter arise
Had any man, gifted with prescicnce,
'oar yeass ago uttered and written
down in advancc, eveDtsof this period
the story would have seemed more
marvellous than any thing in the .{sa.
hian Nights. ] shall not attempt to
anticipate future events, but when il
Gccone5 necessary 10 act, I SHAH dis.
pose Of each as it arises, dcferiny
any declaration or message uhtilitcan
be written, paragraph by paragraph in
the the light Of events as they trans
pirc.
The members Of the delegation were
then scvcrally introduced to tie Pre-.
sldentby Governor Ogiesby.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
REMARKABLE Observation by Abra-
ham Lincoln.

About four years ago ABRAHAM LIN
colin raised with his own hand the Ma
tional Flag over Independence Hall,
Philadelphia. On that occasion he
said;
Il have often inquired Of myself
what great principle oridea it was that
kept this Coulederaey so long togeth-
er, 1t was something in the Dec!ara-
ton of independence. giving liberty,
not only to the people of this cpuntry,
but hope to the world for all future
time. It was that which gave promise
that in due time the weights should
be lifted from the shoulders of all men,
and that all should have an equal
chance. y * * Now, my friends,
can this country be saved upon that
basis? fit can, I will consider my
self one of the happiest men in the
world il l can help to save it. But if
this country can not be saved withous
giving up that principle edS about
to sag [ rather be dSSdSSinaled upon thus
Spot, than to Surrender it,"
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Ampurl"hb SpVoe'i VI hTcsi"cHt =" "OiAis SUI
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Governor
Oglcsby, of Illinois, introducing the
Illinois dolcgation,spo in high praise
of Mr.. Lincoln, and expressed, on be-
half of the delegation, the fullest con-
dcnce in Mr.. Johnson's abilities to con-
duct the affairs of the nation, and
pledged him the earnest support of his
State and of the country.
President Johnson replied 1 have
listened with profound emotion to the
kind words you have addressed to me,
The visit Of this large delegation to
speak to me, through you, these words
of encouragement, l had not antici-
pated. In the midst of the saddening
circumstances which surround me,
this expression of the confidence OF
individuals, and still moro Of an infu-
entail body like that before me, repre-
scnting a great commonwealth, cheers
and strengthens my heavily burdenod
mind, in an hour like this, Of deepest
sorrow. Were it possible to embody
in words the feelings of my bosom, [
could not command my lips TO utter
them. Perhaps tho best reply | could
make, and most readily appropriate to
your kind assurances Of confidence,
would be to receive them in silence,
The throbbings Of my heart since the
sad catastrophe which has appalled,
us, cannot be reduced to words; and
oppressed It's | am, with the new and
great responsibilities which have de.
veloped upon me, and saddened with
grief, l can, with difficulty, respond to
you all. But l can not permit such
expressions Of confidence, roposed in
me by the people, to pass without
acknowledgement To an individual
like myself, who has never claimed
much, but who, it is true, received
from a generous people many marks
of trust and honor, for u long time, an
occasion like this, and the. manifesto.
ton of public feeling, so well timed,
are peculiarly acceptable. Springing
from the people myself, every pulsa-
Cion of The popular heart finds immc.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27

Government in passing through ilb
present perils, will settle down upon
principles. consistent with popular
rights more permanent and enduring
than heretofore. ] must be permitted
TO say, If / understand the feelings of
my own, heart have long labored TO
ameliorate and elevate the condition
of the great mass Of the American peo-
pie. Toll and honest advocacy Of tho
great principles OF free government
have been my lot. The duties have
been mine. The consequences arc
Gods, Thishas been the foundation
Of my political creed. feel that in
the end the Government will triumph.
and these great principles viii be por.
manently established.
In corelusion, gentlemen, let me say
| want your encoaraeomentahd coun
tenance. | shall ask and rely upon
you and others, in carrying the Gov
ernment through its present perils. I
feel, in making this request, that it
yin be heartily responded to BY you
and all other patriots and lovers OF the
rights and interests Of free people"
AT the conclusion Of his remarks,
the President received the kind wishes
Of the friends by whom he was sur
rounded. A fcw minutes wore dove
tedgto conversation. All were deeply
impressed with the ssolemnity of the
occasion, and The receptsad occur renee
that caused the necessity for speedy
Inauguration Of the President was
cravely discussed. Mr.. Johnson is in
fine health, and has an earnest sense
Of the important trust confded in him.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
ARENA titaiiIe Drear4.

The Herald's Washington special
says:
At the last Cabinet meeting which
Mr.. Lincoln attended, on Friday, at
which General Grant was present, he
turned to the General and asked him if
he had heard from Sherman. General
Grant replied that he had not, but was
in hourly expectation Of receiving dis
patches from him, announcing the sur
render of Johnson. "Well," said the
President. "you will hear very soon
now, and the news will be important"
why DO YOU think so ?" said General
Grant Because" said Mr.. Lincoln,
IL had dream last night, and, ever
since the war began, l hay invariably
had the same dream before any impor-
tant military event has occurred. .
Hethen iustanced Bull Run, Antietam,
Gettysburg, &c, and said that before
each ofthcse events he had the same
dream; and, turning to Secretary Wells
said, 1T is in your line, too, Mr., Wells.
The dream is, that l saw ships sailing
very rapidly, and | am sure that it
'portends some important national
event"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
LWhn, Lee SURRENDERED.

New YORK, April 21,-The Herald's
correspondent says the paroling OF
Lees army was completed on the 18th
The official report puts the number
of men at 26,l15, 159 pieces of artiEle-
ry, II stand of colors, 1913 stand OF
small arms, LOO wagons, caissons,&c.e
and 1000 horses and mules.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
Funeral 81 l.resldent LINCOLN.

Ceremonies Mt the White House--The
Grafton over the Isody--Thc Process
sion TO the CapFtOI--ImmenscCO o hcourse
of MOUrncrs--The Remains Laid in
State in the RetunGa.
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The rssururaI &c r.n,on ,

Yesterday morning Attorney Gen.
eral Speed waited upon Hon. Andrew
johnson, Vice -Presiient of the United
States, and officially informed him Of
the sudden and unexpected deceasc OF
President Lincoln, and stated that an
early moment might be appointed for
the Inauguration of his successor. The
following is a copy Of the communica-
tion referred to-:
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
125,000 PEOPLE IN wlsHINGToN--B BOOTH
NOT CAPTURED.

tits carefully estimated that 125, 600
people were on the streets here to day
to witness the funeral concoursc.
Although the officers are full Of con-
fidence that they have most Of the facts
of the conspiracy, and that tho result
will Be the arrest of all concerned,
yet Booth, so far as can be learned, is
not yet captured.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27

From Rev. ]. s. Herman, of the German Reform
Church, Kutztown, berks county, Pa.
DR.. G. NJ. Ja1kson:-,Respected Sir: i have been
troubled with Dyspepsia nearly twenty years. and
have nsver used any medicine that did me as much
gooi as HooAand's Bitters. am very much i'm
proved in health after having taken FIVE bottles
Yours, with respect, j. s. HERMAN
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27

Columbus (N. ]. and WlIestOWn UN) Pnntst
Churches. New Rochelle n. Y,
DR.. G. NJ. Jaekson:-Dear Sir-I feel il q pleasure
Tins, Of my own accord to bear testimony to the ex-
qellenceolthe German Bitters. Soheyears since be-
ing much afflicted with Dyspepsia, used them with
very beneR ,ial results. Ihave often recommended
them to persona enfeebed by that tormentlng dis
ease, and have heard from them the most fatlcrih.
Testimonials rs to their great value. In cases of GEN.
cra debility, belieyeit to be tonic that cannot be
surpassed. ."f ]. NJ. LYoNs,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-04-27
j. NEWTON BROWN, Philada.
From the Rev. Jos. II. Kennard, Pastor of the 10th
sss Baptist Church.

From Rev. j. Ii. Turner, Pastor of Hedding M d,
Church, Philadelphia
Dr. Jaekson:--Dear Sr:-llaving used your German
Bitters la my family frequently am prepared to say
that has b5on of great service. Ibeeve that most
cases OF general debility ofthe system is the safest
and most valuable remedy orwhich have any know-
G lge. Yours, respectfully j. II. TURNER
No.72j N Nineteenth street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1865-11-18
EMMA ANDRI
T EN- A ANURJS,
sat Adminiaratrir.
October 2S, 1868. 2O-ts
STRAYED or sTOTFT

Estate Thos. s. Hardy and wife.
District Court. Parish Of ST. Laadry.-No. 2i53
NN7ILLIAM B. LEWIS, of the Parish of St
w Landry, having applied by his petition to
be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Tho
mas s Hardy and Eleanor A, Hamilton, his wife
late of the Parish of St. Landry, both deceased;
"a Now therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to the said appointment, will file the
same in writing, at my office, in the town of Op-
elousas, within ten days from the present notice
l.. V. CHACHERE,, Clerk.
f15Te. CLERKS OFFICE,
i Opeiorlsas, Nevenhdr 11th, 1866.
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Joseph Gibbs, Of Opelousas,

Josepn UlDDs, OF CpelOus2S,
H~H hVING removed to New Orleans, will
Z . devote bis time personally to the rur-
chasing and forwarding of all goods or artl-
cles which may be needed by persons re-
siding IT the country.
He will chiefly rely on his general knowl-
edge of business, and Ladies orders will
receive his particular and personal attention
in selecting the articles (of whatever con.
sequence they may beg they may want
Money or drafts must always accompany
the order; and all oruors left WITH any of
the officers of Steamboats, or with S, P.
Clark, Opelousas, or sent through the,
South Louisiana Express, will be promptly
and carefully attended to.
j. GIBBS,
Care of. Turpin, 1G8 Common Street,
New Orleans.
October IA, 1865. 1S-tf
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PITRE & CARRIERE.
Once Assistant Special Agent,
TREASURY TDFpARIMEN7

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.. ,
Washington, La, October 18th, 1865.
I PURSUANT to authority led in me by
d a the Hon Q. II. Burbridge, Supervising Spe-
cIaI Agent, Treasury Department. the undersign-
ed hereby assumes the supervision of collecting
captured and abandoned cotton and other property
belonging to the Government of the United States
within the Parishes Of St. Landry, Avoyees and
Pointe Coupee. in the State Of Louisiana
2. All persons found emhezznr the Govern
ment properly Under pretence Of being sub agents
will be arrested and dealt with as the circum-
stances in each case may Justify; and whist the
undersigned will not interfere with the shipment
of private property within the said Parishes, it
is announced that persons engaged in the traffic
Of the aforementioned class OF property either
by purchase or sale, are presumed to know the
same TO be private property; and if found at
tempting to e,nbeZzle Government property, viii
be prosecuted as felons.
3. Persons having in charge captured or aban-
doned property will be held respoE sibe for its
delivery to the undersigned, or the value of the
same in money or other property, the valuation
to be at the rates of the New Orleans market and
persons who have had possession of such proper
ty will report at once to whom the same was
delivered, the place to which the same was ship
ped, upon what vessel and to whom consigned.
4. Liberal compensation win be paid TO persons
having in charge captured or abandoned property
upon their forwarding the same to this office ;
and all contracts relating to such property within
the Parishes named must be made directly with
the undersigned.
w. F. MCLEAN,
Assistant Special agent,
Treasury Department.
Office in the building Head Quarters Com
mander of this Post. 2O-tf.
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TO those whom it may concern.
. 9ERSONS who are cutting wood on my
. land adjoining my plantation, that of
DR.. George Hill and that of Mr. T. G. An
derson, near the town of Opelousas, are
hereby notified to cease their dcpredations
without delay, otherwise they will be pro-
secuted to the full extent of the law
AUG. DONATE.
Opelousas, Oct. Il, 1865. 1Stf