Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
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NEw YORK. February 4-The Commercially
Washington special says:
The secretary Of war was informed yesterday
that Gen. Grant contemplstes negotiatious with
the enemy for the exchange of prisoners NJ the
rate OF 3 900 per month, which is a. fast they
can be delivered
The indications are that 4 more vigorous war
policy will soon be adopted.
The cabinet was called together 10 day, aud
doubtless had the result of the presidents con
ference laid before them
The steamer Fulton. with Savannah dates OF
the 3lst, has arrived.
The Savannah Herald says: Col. Julian AL
len arrived al Savannah on the 30th be met
with candid reception, and the aid sent by vs.
rious northern citizens received with deep
est thsnklulDess, and the provisions were dis
tributed amid the liveliest expressions Of ss,s-
faction.
Therei. no late news from Sherman.
The mayor of Savannah makes appeal IN
behalf of the sufferers by tho late fire.
The Herslds dispatches Of the Doth. from
Eastport represent the troops. OF Gen. Thomas,
both cavalry aud infantry, as in excellent con-
dition and impatient for aBothe forward move
ment.
Rebel deserters there as in every other region
where federal troops are stationed, are con
stantly coming in
Gen. Thomas's commsssSes have to feed a
large number OF the inhabitants Of the country.
as the guerrllas have destroyed or carried of
the greater portion of the provisions
The southern papers know that ali the able
bodied men have been couscripted into the army
and are very singularly calling for volunteers
A bill ha. been introduced into the rebel Sen
ate forming deserters into companies during the
war. they being allowed TO choose their own or
fcers.
Mr. J. p. Pugh, member OF the military com
mittee in the House, gives the outlines of bill
for the conscription OF all males between the age
of 3 and A years, and for the reduction TO the
ranks Of all officers without command
The statement made some time ago tha.
Beauregsrd is ia command of AndersonS srmy
and the army under Hood is refuted
One thousand paroled prisoners. on Thursday
last were detained in the James river by ice.
By the arrivsl of the steamer Europa, from
New Orleans the 1th. we learn that holiday, in
honor or the abolition OF slavery in Tennessee
aud Maryland has been appointed.
la a late rebel raid in the neighborhood Of
Concordia lake, La. everything Of valus was
carried off or destroyed.
Rebel deserters, from Mobile, who reached
the union fleet in the Bay State. say il the
general belief that the city would soon be evsc-
usted without waiting for an advance from Pas
cagoula Of Gen. Gordon Granger's forces. They
are represented as having been increased to
25. 900
The Post says: The forces of Jusrez have
achieved victory over the imperialists in
southern Mexico, and captured one important
city. No particulars srs yet known These
rumors, The Post says, have the countensnce Of
the Mexican minister at Washington.
The Posts Washington special has the fol-
lowing:
Mr. Seward says, without reserve, that the
peace negotiations were a total failure.
There are indications that peace will speedily
be won by war.
Decisive news ia expected from Sherman
early next week.
The Tribune's City POin; dispatch, dated the
Sd, says:
1t is understood here that Mr. Stephens is in
structed by JEFF. Davis and his Cabinet TO make
peace on the best terms be can, but TO make
peace
Ii is thought here that Dir S;epteus will nos
return to the confederacy if he does not succeed
in the object of his mission.
From various demonstrations 10 front By the
9th army corps, last night and this morning. 1t is
apprehended bv some that the rebels intend to
make an attack TO day. and by others that they
are abou, evacuating Petersburg
There vas considerable artillery firing last
evening, brought on by the enemy, particularly
D
however TIA all the demoustrtiions OF strength
bv the rebels at this time are for the purpose Of
giving efec, TO Mr Stephens peace mission.
The Times Washington special says.
|, is understood here thst Lincoln and Seward
are on their way back. but no:hiGg is known Of
the result OF the conference.
The Tribune says.
M-ior General Gilmore and staff sailed on
Thursday for Hilton Head.
General Gilmore is appointed 10 comnan1 q
nes deuar,nen: of the southwest. including
South Carolina. Georgia Florida. ard part il
not tie whole OF North Carolina He super
setes General Foster. but Gen Shesman will OF
course retain c0mmsnd Of the army IL the field.
as heretofore
Advises from Washington sag that Major Gen
eral Pope ! appointed 20 Command the military
division Of the west. 20 comprise the presen; de-
partnenis OF Missouri. Arkansas. and the north
west.
Gen Curtis re,ires from the departmen, of
Kansas. ard assumes commsrd ct lie depart
ment OF lhe northwest
The departments Of Ksnsa. aid Missouri sre
placed under the commssd OF Major General
Dodge Of the department of Arkansas
Msior General Pope leit MiSaukee 10 day, TO
assume his uew command Ofders. we're sent
from wsshiuetOn 10 meet him az : Louis,
which vii be Ihe headquarters OF ne military di-
vision Of the Missouri.
There sas a rumor Yesterday thai the steamer
Illinois. which ~ss 10 hsve ssiled Tor Por, Roy
Al was detained by orders from ;he government,
20 carry dispatches TO General Sherman. instruct
ing him 20 cease hostilities AT once
The Worid's Washington speciA. cav:
News of rhe occupation OF Brsnchyills ard
Augusta by Sherman il looked Tor hourly, as ell
= ia. eYscusiicn Of Charleston. Tie enemy
admit tha, they cannot hold II.
The same special says the WAYS snd mean.
committee 10 day decided definitely in regard &c
the tax on petroleum.
The Worlds Washington special says: