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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Indians on Powder River Moving
NOrthward.

Fort LARAMIE, Aug. 25.-Advices from
Gen. Conner's Powder river Indian expe-
ditiOn are to August 2lst. On the 10th a
detachment of his Pawnee scouts discov-
cred, pursued and killed all of war party
of Cheyennes, numbering twenty-four,
which was returning from the mail road
with scalps and plunder. No loss on our
side. We captured twenty-nine horses and
mules, quantity of white women's and
children's clothing, two infantry coats is
sued at Fort Laramie last spring to In
dians, who subsequently, killed Captain
Foulkes and four soldiers of the 9TH
Iowa cavalry; also, number of letters
and papers addressed to members of til 9TH
Michigan regiment, now on duty on the
mail road, which show they were direct
from the mail line. On the Goth the scouts
killed one Of the principal chiefs of the
Cheyennes. On the 2lst Capt. Marshall, of
the 1lth Ohio cavalry, ran into band and
killed two. and captured twenty horses and
mules, together with several packs of plum
der which had evidently come into their
possession recently. No loss on our side.
The Indians are all moving North with
great rapidity for their villages. j..
Gen. Conner lett Powder river on the 22d,
moving North, concentrating his columns,
ready and eager to meet them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
de(t9rapblt,
The Question Of Negro suffrage in
South Carolina An Interyiew
with He'll. Davis. t g

New YORK, Aug. 2s.-A special to the
Times from Washington says From highly
intelligent Southern sources we learn that
the question of suffrage may prove some
what embarrassing to the South Carolina
politicians In settling the basis of repre-
sentatlon In thatState. A strong party will
be In favor of fixing On the white basis,
while the low country interests have here
tofore controlled the legislation of the State
by the prcponderance Ia slaves. To insist
now on negroes forming any portion of the
basis OF representation will be more or less
compromising upon the question of Negro
Suffrage.
On Friday last an officer of authority
called on JEFF. Davis, who announced him
sell as In real good health, the only draw
back being carbGncle on his leg,
and a slight touch of erysipelas. In
speaking OF Wirtz, Davis said he had never
seen or heard of him before his arrest, ad-
ding that from what he knew of Winder,
having been a classmate of his at West
Point, he did not believe he would be guilty
OF such awful acts of inhumanity as are laid
to his charge. lrl '.N'|| .'NfIl Nf
Secretary Stanton will visit Saratoga
Springs before he returns to Washington.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

WAsHINeToE, Aug, 2s.-The Writ mill
tary commission reassembled hismoining.
Mr.. Thos. A. q. Alcake, who was prison.
er at Andersonville, testified as to Wirtz
starving and taking from him $3.50 in gold
and $3.50 in greenbacks, and abreastpin and
ring, which were never returned. lie saw
Writ kill q weak man. by shooting him
witha revolver ynlerely because he asked TO
take a little fresh air. The witness, for re-
monstrating against this act of cruelty, was
fastened with a ball and chain, but got
loose and made his escape.
Sergeant Corbett gave his account of the
Andersonville prison. representing it to be
depository of filth. Men were lying
around the swamp there in the most horri-
BILE condition, and one man died, he
believed, from the effects of lice
Maggots' and flies gathered lin their
sores. The food wasipsuflieept, even when
the prisoners received double rations. The
prisoner testified as to his own experience
of being chased by bloodhOunds.
Two brothers, named Brown, having been
examined, testified to instances of cruelty
by Capt Writ. Z F.a Or
The counsel for the prisoner, taking some
offense at some remarks made by the court
abandoned the case and retired. ssr O. ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

The SINGERS FEsTIvAL-DECoRATIoN
We gave sketch yesterday morning Of the
preparations and decorations made, and in
progress, for the great Singers Festival,
which commences to-day, and closes on
Friday. We will now mention a few addi-
tional items that came under our personal
observation yesterday.
= The front of the Headquarters, Schriner's
building, is beautifully wreathed with
arches of evergreen and other adornments
In the center over the main entrance door
Is the word "Welcome" inscribed in large
letters Over this is large and handsome
allegorical figure or painting, representing
the power of music over the untamed and
savage beasts Of the forest. t. r.n..
The front Of the South Engine House is
handsomely wreathed and festooned with
red, white and blue. Over the middle
of the street opposite, floats large Ameri.
can flag.
A splendid arch, in which wreaths of ev-
ergreen surmount festoons of red, white
and blue, is thrown across High street.
where the alley crosses it just south of Mr..
Hessenaur's establishment. Itisvery neat
ly gotten up.
We noticed several buildings yesterday
with evergreen wreaths in front and flags
displayed. We shall expect to see grand
display of flags to-day, in token of cor
dial greeting to the singers and other vis>
| itors. sr a ..r.a..r ..a.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Edward Ii. Netchum Arraigncd.

New YORK, Aug. 2S.-Edward B. Ketch-
um, the forger, was arraigned this morn
ing before Justice Hagar, in the magis-
trate's private room in the Toombs, where
none were admitted but those specially in
terested in the case. Among those present
were Messrs. Charles Graham, M. Sedge-
wick, District Attorney Hall, and about
half dozen Wall street men, The prison
er asked for adjournment for few days, as
the gentleman he expected as counsel had
not yet appeared. Mr.. Hall agreed to an
adjournment until Monday next, and NOV
ed the prisoner be committed to the Toombs
until then. The adjournment was granted
and the prisoner committed to the Toombs.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

ADVENTURE OF DETECTIvE.-Detectiv
S. Bsrmore, of this city, met with quite an
adventure on Sunday last, in an attempt to
arrest notoriously desperate character,
one Milton Dixon, residing in Genoa town.
ship, Delaware county. The arrest was un-
dertskeh on a warrant issued by J. Nipple,
a Justice OF the Peace of that county,
charging Dixonwith robbing the house Of
Ruff Adams, of the same county, of fifty
dollars In money. ..s& .s.e Isl
Taking with him ayoung man, Barmore
rode IN a buggy to the southeast part of
Delaware county, and learning that Dixon
was lurking in a certain wood, he entered
it Tor the purpose Of making a search
Leaving the horse tiedin thicket, he and
his companion separated to 60 through the
wood in different directions. About noon
Barmore, who was carrying gun in his
hand, encountered Dixon, who had taken a
positionbehind tree, and was aiming gun
directly at Barmore's head Dixon called
to him, and said that If he raised his gun,
he tDixon) would shoot him through the
head. ~ - >A M.>
Barmore'scompanion being too far of to
afford aid, he was compelled to beat re-
treat and look for help. Dixon, OF, some
one in league with him, went to the thicket
where Barmore had left the horse and bug
gy, and shot the horse through the head
1t was a valuable animal and is serious
losse We learn that such efforts viii be
made as willinsure the arrest Of Dixon, who
has often detied and resisted the officers OF
Justice. oo qps.aya yosxolT sFq '0''
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Display Your Flags

The committee on Decorations and Pro-
cession for the Grand National Senger Fes-
tival, which commences on Tuesday next
and closes on Friday evening, with Grand
National Chorus in Capitol Square, morn
ing and evening, respectfully request their
fellow citizens and public. institutions
throughout the city, and especially on High
street and on the route of the procession, to
throw out and display their flags during
the continuance of the Festival.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Abandoned Plantations in LOui-
siana-The Planters Disguised
with the Freed Negroes.

New YORK, Aug. 2S.-The Herald's
Baton Rouge correspondent says: I'm
proved cotton and sugar land In Louisiana
can be purchased at very low prices, some
of the plantations being entirely deserted
by the>original proprietors and confiscated
by the Government, or, so heavily mort
gagged that they have been abandoned in
despair, while others can be bought for a
mere tritle, on account of the owners
being so disgusted with, the negroes hay
ing been made freemen, that they will not
attemptto continue agricultural operations
with them, under Yankee proprietors. 1t
is said the freedmen will work willingly
and industriously, but they are very sus-
picious of the promises of those who were
formerly their masters, and are rather re-
luctant, in many cases, to enter into con-
tracts with them. ... H
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

CHANGE IN THE COLUMBUS PosToFFIcE.-
On Saturday last, John Graham, the cour-
teous and efficient Postmaster of this city,
retired from that position to give place to
the new appointee, Julius J.Wood. Under
the new administration of Our postal af-
tairs, j. j. Janney is Chief Clerk. .''t
Mr.. Graham has, we understand, without
solicitation on his part, been appointed
Special Agent for the Postoffice Depart
ment Of Alabama. If he accepts this new
appointments our citizens will part from
him with regret; for he has not only won
their regard and esteem as Postmaster but
he is'an active and able member of our City
Council, and held in high estimation as a
business man and citizen. If he should
make his home temporarily In the South,
we wish him health and prosperity, and a
speedy return to his old residence in this
city. kks4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
BushwliaclSers in Virginia-MOre
General Officers TO be Mustered

New YORK, Aug. 2S.--The Herald's Rich
mond correspondent says: Grave difficult
ties of military character have transpired
In this department, near the line of Ten
nessee, in the district of Maj. Gen. N. NJ.
Curtis. 1t is known that Gen. Curtis had
become apprised of the existence of large
number OF cattle in the vicinity of the diff
ficulties, belonging to the late rebel Gov
ernment and consequently, without any
other owners capable of pretending to claim
a legitimate ownership, Gen. Curtis sent a
small force to capture the cattle, and they
were successfully repelled by the BUSH
whackers and guerrillas of that section.
Col. Sumner has been despatched to the
scene OF the attack with an adequate force
and it is certain that Mai. Gen. Curtis will
make exceedingly short work of this busi-
ness. H' .t .. .. .|s.
Within twenty-five days it is thought that
another large batch of General officers will
be ordered to their homes, to report to the
Adjntant General of the army. An i'm
preston prevails, for good reasons, that
from this date no more Generals will be
actually mustered out of the service until
after the meeting of Congress. ..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

HAS Nature an antidote for acquired diseases? All
who suffer believe they ought to and can be cured
The PLANTATION BITTERs prepared by DR.. Drake
OF New York, have no doubt benefited and cured
more persons of Dyspepsia. Nervousness. Sour
Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Sinking Weakness, len
eral Debility, and Mental Dependency, than any
other article in existence. They are composed of
the purest roots and herbs carefully prepared to be
taken as tonic and gentle stmulsnt They are
adapted to any age condition of life, and are ex.
tensivey popular with mothersSnd persons of scden-
tary habits. aug23-daw1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

DEATH OF FATHER CoLLINs.-The Gin
cinnati papers record the death, in that
city on Saturday afternoon, of the Very
Reverend Timothy Collins, Vicar General
of the Catholic Diocese of Cincinnati, in
the Gath year of his age. The funeral took
place yesterday morning, from the Cathe-
dral, after solemn pontificial mass of re-
QUEEN. The Commercial says of this dis
tinguished prelate: ,...
Father Collins was one of the oldest
priests in the West, and was always esteem
ed for exceeding fathfulness to his church,
aearnestness as Christian, and integrity
aDd usefulness as citizen. He was well
known all over the Western country. His
death, although his gain, will be deeply
lamented by all who had the pleasure Of
knowing him.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Preparing 10 Emigrnte.

New York, August 2S.-The Worlds
Washington special says the order relative
to passports for paroled rebel prisoners is
the signal for general emigration of PROM
inent rebels, led by Gen. Lee, who will 90
to London and there finish his history of
his military, campaigns, Among Others
preparing to go are Generals Longstreet,
Ewell, Beauregard, ID. ii. Hill, Wheeler,
Malone, Buckner and Gardner, and it is
probable they will be accompanied by hun
dreds of others of lesser rank. .etra w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
"Tbo world for sale-hang out tho sign,

OdII UFeTy UHVtIeT HbfG 70 Inc
That he may buy DR.. Seelye's Liquid Ca
tarrh Remedy, to cleanse the glands and
membranes of the nose and head while
on his journey. Dust in the nose and
head is VERY injurious to the general
health, and 1t may be gently removed by
the use of this valuable medicine. Every
traveller should have it-every family
should have it for this purpose if for no
other. ...
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
The Pirate ShenandOnh-SaIe of
Government Horses and Mules
StODDed,

NRw YORK, Aug. 2S.-The Hcrald's
Washington special says: The statement
of the New York Evening Post that the
naval authorities have made no adequate
provision to resist and capture the Shenan-
doah in the Pacific, as without foundation
IN fact. When the naval officer at San
Francisco first heard of the pirate in that
direction, he telegraphed to the Admiral
commanding in thatquarter, and the Sewa-
nee and one other iron-clad were dispatched
from Acapulco sometime in July.
The sale of Government horses and
mules has been stopped at different military
posts. for the purpose of ascertaining the
magnitude of Indian depredations in the
western States and Territories. The total
destruction by the Indians of over five miles
of the Western Union Telegraph line in
Utah, at single point, and the hostile at
titude of the savages in that region, makes
it important to despatch an, additional
mounted force to learn how formidable
they are beyond.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

SAN FRANICIsco, Aug. 25.-The steamer
Golden City arrived from Panama. News
from Honolulu is to the 10Th of July. Two
carg6es of Coolies had arrived for planta-
ton labor, A private letter says the Japa-
a coal depot for the projected California
and China steamship company.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
The KetchuHn Case.

New YORK, Aug. 2S.-There were no
further developments yesterday in the
Ketchum defalcation case. Edward b.
Ketchum is still confined in the cell in the
rear of the detectives room, at police head
quarters, where he received on Sunday sew
eral of his friends. He is still in excellent
spirits, and converses with great freedom
ON all subjects, whether relative to the
frauds in which he is implicated or other
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Notice in Partition.

CARAH EYER, MARY R. BYER,
~ William y. Byer, David w. Byer, and John
kilgore, Guardian.of the said William q. and Da-
vid w. Dyer. Elmira Parish. an infant under the
age of u years, and William Parish. her father will
take notice that petition was filed against them on
Pleas Of Franblin county, Ohio, by Cornelius Byer
and is now pending, wherein the said Cornelius By
or demands partition Of the following real estate
situate in said Franklin county, to-wit:
Beginning at an ash stump on the banks Of Darby
creek, corner to Mary Moore, and thence with her
line n. 81 deg, Il. poles to stake; thence N. 65
deg. 30 min, w 20 100 poles to hickory and su-
ear tree; thence N. 81 deg, W. u poles to stake
the meanders thereof to the place Of beginning con-
tanning one 75l00 acres more or less being part of
siryey No. l47s. originally entered in the name OF
lillian Brown, on the east side Of Darbycreek; and
that at the next term Of said Court the said Corne-
ius Byer will apply for an order that partition may
% made OF said premises. copNrr uIs pvvn
SPARRow4 4 wRIdHr. Atfys. - : - -
July2I, 1856. july2o-wsw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

GOVERNOR BRoUGH FAILING RApIDLY.-
We learn from dispatch received here
yesterday forenoon from Surgeon General
Barr, that Governor Brough's condition was
much worse. Gangrene had followed the
Inflammation above the knee, and had at
tackled the carbuncles and sores in other
parts of his body. The vitality of his sys-
TEN appeared to be fast giving way, and he
was reduced to partially lethargic condi-
ton. 1t would seem, therefore, that the
physicians had abandoned all hope of the
Governors ultimate recovery.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Brutal Murder.

BURLINGTON, VI, August %, - Mrs.
Ephraim Griswold, wealthy oldlady who
resides in the western part of Williston, VT,
about seventy miles from this city, was
The perpetrator of the deed is as yet un-
known. A large amount of money was in
the house, which is missing.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

COMMITTED FOR LARCENY.--A man by
the name of Charles Hascall had prelimi-
nary examination before Mayor Bull, yes
terday forenoon, on the charge of stealing
coat from the Exchange Hotel in this
city. He was required to give bail to ap-
pear and answer the charge at the next
term Of the Court of Common Pleas. Fail
ing to comply, he was sent to the county
jail to await the sitting of the Court.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
The Gold Market.

New YORK, Aug. 2s.-Gold continues
firm, the demand for customs being large.
The very large decrease of specie in the
banks indicates thatthe supply for customs
duties during the week has come chiefly
from that source. The quotations opened
at 1437S, and run up to 1441s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

ELLsLER's ATHENEUM.-At the opening
OF the Atheneum last night the house was
filled to its utmost capacity, with one of the
finest audiences ever assembled in the city
at theatrical representation, very large
proportion of whom were ladies. ..
Mr.. James II. Hackett, the celebrated
actor, made his first appearance before
Columbus audience last night, in the char
acter of Sir John Falstaff In Shakespeare's
play of Henry IV. From what we saw of
him in this play, we are not surprised at the
encomiums bestowed upon him by the press
and the public. He appeared as the true
representative of the burly, humorous,
sack-loving Jack Falstaff with his boon
companion, Prince Hal. His very appear
ance in this character, with his chuckling
laugh and queer grimaces, could not fail to
provoke irresistible merriment. .......... 20
The personation of Harry Percy (Hot-
spuI) in the same play, by Mr.. Jos. E. Ma
gle, was animated, energetic and true to the
character. 1t drew forth frequent plaud-
its from the audience. Indeed, the numer-
Gus personages in the drama were general
ly well represented, both the new candi-
dates for popular favor upon the Atheneum
stage, as well as several old favorites of the
public here, acquitting themselves with
credit. M -r.. ss-. rrin, t.ssgf = ..,,rs
Henry Twill be repeated tonight, when
Mr.. Hackett will again appear in his un-
riyaled representation of Jack Falstaff.
Those who are fond of fine acting, and
especially of seeing Shakespeare's greatest
character in the line of humor, personated
brone who is q master in his art, should
visit the Atbeneum Tonight. rs .7 mi.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Verdict of The COrOmer's Jury ON
the Oil Creek Railroad Accident.

New YORK, August 2s.-The coroner's
jury in the Inquest relative to the fatal col
lision on the Oil Creek railroad, Pa, on
Thursday, returned verdict charging that
it resulted from negligence on the part of
the engineer and conductor OF the freight
train, and requesting the coroner to issue
warrants for their apprehension. The jury
also say that lives are constantly in risk on
this road, in consequence of its insufficient
accommodations.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

NEwBERN, N. c., Aug. 2S.--Col. Whit
tlesy, Assistant Commissioner of the Freed
mems Bureau of Raleigh, has found it nec-
essary to issue circular to disabuse freed
men of the belief that they are to be pre-
sented with farms by the Government, and
urging them to make contracts for labor,
from the proceeds of which they will be en-
abled to buy farms. 10 Aft
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

New YORK, Aug. 2S.-Dr. Franklin
Tuthill. formerly associate editor of the
New York Daily Times, and for two years
a member of the Legislature once from
Buffalo county and once from Brooklyn,
died at his residence in the latter placeyes-
terday. .I..g, lE-r.' ...
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

PERsoNAL.-We were pleased to see yes
terday, at their old posts in the Atheneums
the Manager, Mr.. John Ellser, and the
Treasurer, Mr.. r. H. Geary. Under their
administration, theatricals at the Athe-
neum cannot fail to be popular and pros
porous. ..f ...l.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29
Price. of Admiltance 10 the SINCE

Prices of Admittapce TO the SINCE RS
FESTIVAL. n
To each Concert, $l.00; to the Picnic
20 cts; to the Ball, $l.0O. Tickets to be had
at the Opera House on Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, from s A. NJ. to
IL NJ, and from 2to z. NJ, and on each
night at the door. ...|.
These prices are charged solely to defray
the expenses OF the Festival, and it is ex-
pected there will be large deficit to be
made up in some other way.
aug2S-dt ....E ......H
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-29

BURGLARY The dwelling house Of Mr..
Willis, on Front street, between Friend and
Mound streets, was entered on Sunday
evening between seven and nine o'clock,
while the family were In the parlor, and
eighty dollars in money stolen from closet
up stairs. = #t. E