Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-27
The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A. NJ.
NEW York. January &c.

NEw York. January &c.
The Herald ediiorially thinks that the com.
mon current of uprising against jeff Davis and
bis cabinet has eiectuslly dep0sed him bp cres-
ting the Office of commander in chief of the ar
mics.
There is considerable excitement to-day over
the new assignment of quotas under the last call.
The quota of the city is 81 900 instead of 4 900
As Vas previously supposed.
The Times Washington special has the fol-
Lowing:
The war department has determined to take
prompt action in regard to the interference by
the Indians with the overland mail. II is very
probable that the section Of country now Infested
by Indians will be 40 organized vs. to prevent any
further trouble.
The Worlds army of the James correspondent
says
On the night OF the l4th the rebels made a
demonstration On our pickets in front of Der
muds Hundreds ; but they found our pickets pre-
pared TO meet them. There Was sharp firing
throughout the night.
Wis left Richmond Friday on a visit to VIII
mington.
The Richmond Sentinel of the 25th saws
We violate 10 confidence in stating, as We
do. upon authority, that the house Of repreeen-
tatives has not devoted thirty minutes of all
It's secret session, since the commencement OF
the present term TO the consideration of the
peace propositions. We are not TO be under
stood as saying that no peace proposition has
been presented. but we are satisfied there is no
danger whatever of the passage OF any irregular
measure, however honestly proposed.
The Richmond Examiner has the follow
ing:
There are some who feel dishesrtened, beaten
and conquered already. ard they would fain
Sriggle out of what they imagine 10 be q perilous
position. Now they want TO offer England and
France a bride OF abolition If they will only save
Us from The terrible Tenks. Again they want
TO offer the Yankees all they ask. This viii
take us into the ranks to fgh, England and
France. They can't get out OF the affair through
any OF these holes. IL there are any in the con
federacy who can't stare our reverses full in the
face and abide the issue IL would be better fol
u AT II they were on the north side OF the Pc
tom &C river.
lesterday evening an alarming rumor circu
l.lei that Gen Bragg had been appointed secre
t2ry of war. Notwithstanding the absurdity
and the well known fact that Gen. Lee woulC
not conhrm the nomination, vet the rumor cir
culAted widely, and produced universal gloom
Without any knowledge of the appointment. We
fee justified ia stamping the rumoF as ut.erl.
without foundation.
The Examiner SAYS it Is rumored that Brsgs
autographed TO the war department yesterds,
that he il confident in his ability to hold vii
mington. His telegram has rendered man,
people quite unessy, and al once gave occasion
to reports about the Insecurity OF Wilmington
which have no other foundation.
The Wing, Examiner and Enquirer are de
voted 10 the recent action Of the rebel congresi
With views to important changes IN the com
msni Of their armies. All three concur Ia The
hope that Gen. Lee will be selected - general
in-chiei. and urge his appointment. - the only
vay TO satisfy the public and restore confidence
Some DISAPPOINTMENT, is evinced that Tho
action of congress does not expressly guarantee
to the general in-chief power 70 appoint bis sub
ordina,es in command Of the different armies.
The EDquiser takes occasion to renew the %
peal for the prescription Of negroes, and urge
| congress TO Danish all thoughts OF negotsaions 10