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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

WARRINGTON. February 4-The Richmond
Whig Of the 81 says.
Gen. Lee was unanimously confirmed by the
Senate Yesterday commander in chief of the ar
mics OF the confederate states.
Hon. Hr. John Good, and Others, addressed q
large aud enthusiastic audience az the hall oi
the House Of Representatives. They advocated
vigorous prosecution OF the war es the suresi
road 20 an honorable peace
CHARLESTON, January 3l.-Ali the movements
OF the enemy indicate that Augusis and Branch
vile their points OF destination
The goth army cJrps is five miles above Sa-
vsnnsh and five miles from the river.
heavy totcs of cavalry, Infantry ard srtiI-
lery are reported 10 have eneamped near the
Junction OF Lake Hatchie aud the old union
road. This force is said 20 consist ci the l4th
and 10th army corps.
Yesterday morning the enemy advanced il
considerable force of infantry and artillery from
Whites Point aud drove our skirmish line three
miles. Our Infantry afterwards returned and
drove the enemy back 10 Whites Point. re estab-
lshiDg our picket line Since then all has been
quiet at that point.
The enemy msde demonstration on our posi-
ton, defending the pontoon bridge over the
Lake Hatchie. but without success.
1t is reported that the enemy burned AcPher-
sonville last night This village is hye miles
from Pocataligo.
WAsHrNGros February Alt is said that the
president snd Secretary Seward have agreed
upon general exchange of prisoners, which will
forthwith take place.
Much surprise was occ;sioned this morning by
the early return of President Lincoln and Secre
tsry Seward, and it wse not long before many
conflicting reports were circulated regarding The
result of their mission. The sntagonistic posi-
tions of the two governments were known on the
return Of Mr. Blair in Richmond, one desiring
peace the basis of unconditional submission
to the Union. and the other on the basis of sepa-
rate independence and recognition.
Ii Nas clear that the rebels themselves did not
anticipate ready compliance with their de-
mands, while there was an earnest desire on the
part of the president to do all that was compati-
Die with honor aud public expediency, in promi-
ses, and who eynced not little anxiety % in-
dUce accommodation.
IL was briefly announced by telegraph this
morning that President Lincoln and Secretary
Seward had returned TO Washington after the
conference with the rebel commissioners. which
resulted in no change Of attitude Of the govern
mens or the rebels. Private kilograms have
since been received making inquiry as TO the
Truth oi the statement, because the whole truth
has not been stated with regard to the prospec
tive and immediate results from Richmond. now
that the brief telegram cent over the wires is
liable and it was obtained from the best authori-
ty that no details have yet been msde known,
nor is il probable that they will ,rsnspire. The
President and Secretary Seward being the only
parties present our side. the conference
entirely nformal-mOre ia the character Of
general conversation, to elicit the views of all
who composed il
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

IL is well known here 10 night tha, on this dau
that the president, Secretary Seward and the
Richmond commissioners had long interview
at Fortress Monroe, and the congressman who
yesterday sueered at the whole peace affair. dom
hesitate 70 admit that their faith is now shaken.
II il not expected that the president and Sew
ward will return before Sunday.
The double loaded editorial on peace TO-DAY,
rendered emphatic By it's large capitals. has at
tracted attention everywhere, and Is regarded as
being officially inspired.
The Heralds Fort Fisher letter Of the 3O,h
ssys that for the last two days vast volumes Of
smoke has been seen rising in TIE direction of
Wilmington. The impression prevails that the
rebels are burning cotton known TO be accumula-
ted there
A reconnaissance on land and water made this
p. m failed TO disclose any diminution of rebel
strength in our front.
A Fortress Monroe letter says according to the
stories of deserters from the enemy the damage
to the Danville road threatens to become more
serious. They say there were only three weeks
supply in Richmond st the time Of the accident
and famine threatened.
The DAnyille road j. the only road that car
ries supplies 10 Lees army TO any extent, and
With lts loss the army must very soon suffer for
provisions.
The country back q Richmond is filed with
teams delivering rstions. Even the cavalry
have been stripped of their horses TO facilitate
transportation. AS ali rstions that san be brought
into the city needed for the army the markets
are completely drained OF provisions. and every
thing eatable commands fabulous prices Unless
something can be dore soon. the people OF Rich
mond will starss.
Deserers also report that Lee is TO 90 south
himself for the puspoee Of hesdlng the force
operating against sherman
JEFF. Davis says that Sherman nust be defeated
BY all means.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

CINCINNATI. February "A bad sceiden. oc-
Cured on the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad
this morning, at Lees Creek Bridge, 60 miles
east Of Cincinnati.
during the night by gorging ice and high water,
leaving the bridge standing. The western bound
acco nmodation train. consisting Of one baggage
and two passenger cars. reached the center o. the
bridge when il gave way. precipi.ating the whole
tram into the creek below, distance cf fifty
feet
Ten or twelve lives were lost beside number
OF persons seriously injured.
The rear car fell On the Others sud took fire,
and several passengers were burned TO death.
The eastern bound express train on the Central
Ohio rosd ran of the track near Newark, this
morning. throwing the csrs down an embank
ment No one vss seriously injured
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
The Peace conference.

wAsHIHGroS February s-Presidens Lincoln
and Secretary Seward arrived here from Fort
ress Monroe this morning
They had an informsl conference vigh Ste
phen-, Hunter and Campbell. on the steamer
River Queen. in Hampton Roads The confer
enre lasted four hours and is positively known
10 have resulted in no change OF attitude on the
part OF either OF our government or Of the -eb-
els in ether words il was q failure
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
RENOvATERS.
clEsHIge AND DYHne ESTABLISHMENT

YsyHE USIIRD STATES DYE HOUSE, 20 81 souru
n Illinois street, indi4nspo Indiana
At this cid and vell-known e-tabshrent the la6ies
have silks I'D yooien goods eyed IN pernxnsnt ana
beautiful coiors; arc g-1s' rscovs-
ed and repaired
Kew and second hand clothing sosshf and sole ass
ps;iczlar branch IN the badness
ng-biia Stable cloth. IN any garment eas -
60 wrolgh. u not be VISIBLE te The naksd sys.
Remember tAe place, No. rs South Tiliss<s strsss-
taale Jo9kPH HAk414 vsoDE>ne8-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
from Cairo.

Caiso. February THE ic- gorge u the
Ms,i>s pDi b, Brook Point. above Dog Tooth
Bend broke this norning sinking The s,es mers
Souih~ester ard David Watts The fsrneF will
ee = total loss
When the gorge gave way tie river fell five
feet in few minutes. leaving several slea mers
aground in bad positions.
The river Is now open TO ST. Louis
The steamer Liberty. from Memphis for
Evansville. Las arrived with 80 bales of cotton
f.: fferent places
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
Aroni nnItsmOre.

BALTIMORE, February The Americas .pe-
cj.l j G.soatghes lr0m AanApolis after announcing z
the arrival there Of President Lincoln and Secre-
;ary Seward, says It VAS rurncred on board tie
stes mer :hst brough; them that armistice Of
thirty davs would take place. a the prospects of
AZ ea.ly settlement ot difficulties are
brishrcr This ef course is FumOT
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
from 81. Lcuis.

ST LerIs. Februsry 4.-Msior General John
Pose arrived here lsst night,
7, is stated ih> ncT-h~esi department is 10 te
ADDED TO .he departnsn, @. Missouri. Kansas and
this military disi,.on. 70 be Commanded ts Gen.
Pope.
Gen. Curtis is to be transferred north, bead
quarters ct St Paul
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
TO INDIANA MILITARY OFF. GERS.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT or lSpIANA.l
BUREAU or FINANCE.
lSDIASAroIIs, June 81. 1864
ySDiANA OFFICERS. Who have been o serving IN
The army infep->f that theiI ordnance Returns
e1ll be made up and t,<ted q the proper Department
snd certificates of Acguitanoe obtained of charge
nv .pplying TO M g R0oser. Chief Clerk State ord
nance Departusent. otice stairs over Nsiens hare
ware store No u West wa>hngtou street Indianapolis.
Bv making returns nbove directed. officers will not
only all sc-, but they will be able 10 settle with the
t,overnm-nt and draw their pay from 10 three
ronths earlier than II the business s entrusted 70 Claim
Agents
BY order Of Csosernor Noxros.
". 4. Il. IERREII,
e2S-d,f Financial Secretary.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

tE-LETTHOSE WHO HAVE DOUBTED
be. read the following certificate frsr gentlemen we.l
known in this osr muniiy, and dOub; no more.
It's general Introduction Into the ar-sy VII save tie
lives OF thousands Of cur soldiers,
LOUISVILLE, June Sd, i553.
We, the undersigned, have the good effects of
JoHs BuL's CEpHos BTTKss in Of general debility
and prosraon OF the system and believe its general
use would prevent dfease and relieve much suffering
Among soldiers particularly would this be the
especially these who exposed 10 the mAs1stie IN
fuences In the Southern climate
MAJ. PHILIP Spell
Collector Int. Rev. 81 Die. Ky
CHAs. B. COTTON,
Collector OF the fOr; OF Louisville, Ky
Col. II. DENT.
Provost Marshal General Of Kentucky
REV. D. p. HENDERSON,
Vice President of Sanitary Commission
HARVEY, HUGHES d Co,
Publishers Demyorst.
GEO p DoERS.
Proprietor Louisville su,eIser
HUGHES & PARKHILL,
wholesale Dry Good. Dealers. Main street. roais-
vile, ny.
DAVIS, GREEN CO.,
Wholesale Shoe Dealers, Main street, Louisville.
HART 2APoTHER,
Utbogrsphers, corner Market and Third streets.
Louisville, Ky
JULIUS wINIER,
Clothing Merchant corner Third .na Market SIS.
Louisville, Nv.
CAPT. s. r. HILDRETH,
or the steamer Major Anderson.
MAI L. T. THURSTON.
Psymaster e. e Army.
c. ". HEICALF,
National Hotel, Louisville, Ky
COL. JESSE BAYLES,
4ih Kentucky Cavalry
GEORGE ID. PRENTICE
Louisville Journal.
SOLD WHOLESALE BIZ
DAILY, KEEPER q RUSH.
AZ South Meridian ST, Indianapolis.
decl6e4- -diy& wI2toam
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
NATIONAL BANK.
THE FIRST NTIONAL BANK
OF INDIANAPOLIS
rs The Official depository and financial agent Of the
A United States and will furnish, the most lavora-
BILE terms.
All kinds of United States Bonds
and Revenue Stamps,

And will buy and sell Gold Silver. Exchange, Govern
rent Vouchers Orders Washington, State Stocks and
Public Securities Of every description.
Collections will be promptly made, and every kind OF
Regular customers only charged per cent upon
Losns obtained al this Bank and the most ample pro-
visions made for the OF Deposits and Tor
The accommodation of Depostors.
addition the responsibility OF the United States
for the liabilities OF the Bank, the Stockholders are ind
Nduay responsible 70 the extent OF their STOCK In add
ton invested in such shares thus afordEs
the most ample security to the public.
The following the present stockholders Of the In
stitution
wm II. English, VIM Braden,
W r. Nofsnger Renj. F. Tuttle,
Lewis Jordon. John W. Murphy,
Deloss Root. Judge r. u. Finch
Jer. McIene,
J. T. Laniei, OF NJ, Wn. Willard,
Gov. O p. Morton A. Baldwin,
Hon. John J. Morrison, ID. W. Noble,
ten. I.az. Noble. W. o. lockwood,
Hon. Oscar r. Hord, Daniel Hennessey,
Hon. 7. A. Hendricks, James Powers,
Hon. David Kigore J. l.. Slaughter.
Hon James A. Crsvens, Lucian Hills,
Hon. John e. New, W. = L. Morton.
Hon 7 NJ sullivan, Barnabas Coffin,
Rev. wm A. Holiday John {. Hereth,
Prof e. n Todd DIR. J. VI CASTOR,
!. George StilI, X. H. Flch
George W Riggs DR.. J. ". woodb1l
Robert Browning. inc. c. Wright,
" J. HOLIDAY John Hendricks,
" K solloway. A. J. Danforth,
] NJ Maxwell. Jane Greene,
VIM II Fry 4 D. BingSly,
A J. Hay. ". W. Leathers,
X. 4 Parker, James Winsiow
J. l. Hol;on,
wifslOv. Lsnisr tCo..
A. Ross, Icyh
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
GRAY 4 WILLIAMS.
Washington. City. ID. g

4 TroRNsYS AT LAw AND SOLICITORS or
"a Clsims- O1-ce No 49, PeHnsS v-as svesu-. 4 few
ioors east Il the National Hotel viii prosecute claim,
before the United States Court Of Claims ard Congress-
bosibess stth all the Executive Departments, ncut-
ng Claims Of every description connected with the MIL
tAry and Naval ssrvcs attended 70 With premptness snd
ensrgy ossa-dAD
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
BATES OF ADVERTIsiNG.

BssnesS Notices published the local columns Of ten
tres under, viii be charged for each Insertion o.; II
-ver ten lines, ten cents per line.
Announcing deaths with funeral notlo. attached. sl
slthecf notice free.
Marriage Notices 50 cents.
Notices OF Festivals Pcpics and ExcurEons gotten
ndivtdusis associations. BY churches III. regular
prices.
Advertisements loaded and placed under tie head q
Special Notices, ter lines over will be charged doubls
the usual rates.
Yearly advertisers TO pay quarterly.
Announcing candidates for Offices Of every description
70 BE charged the Of tl so fSr each in the
Daily, aud e1n the Daily and weekly the - b. IN
al cases, paid In advance.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

Buy GENUINE wALrHAm wArcH fy, ,.s.
sdursb,e sDd reliable tins-kscper
BUY GENUINE wALTHAh wATcH-Is ess. i.-
and worth double ia To, ofihe-s worthless Easlsl
sni sWis. watches.
GENUINE wALTHAx WATCHES. mad. s.pr--si.
ior Rsiirosd E-Jiao~r, e.s C,-s-sfO-s.
GENUINE wALTHAM wATcHzs uAA. expressly
Ter Soldr'-heNvy hunting cass tim. k.~psrs
We get wateh-s direct f-o. an. raanus.esory .as
keep ncoe but the genuine.
SINGLE WATCHES SENT TO SOLDIERS or other.
Ia wnt q timskeepcr. nt th- lowest po--iAis
Tho trsds supplied II factory prizes. scsd for 80
calzr.
We also have a iarss variety - priced s~iss
Watches, Fine Jeveiry and S0lid slisrs va-r~
W. p. BINGHAM & CO..
so East Washington Street,
Near Odd feIio~s' uaf
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MARRIED LADIES

NR7HOSE he.ih y 4 not admit q Increase
w family seu@ ret stamp for Dr. sTUART's Pki-
yATE CIRCULAR TO MARRIED LADIES' and eomnoa
sense uin tel yog IL Il 30 HvaBU6- All eoDnnnios-
tious -f-ictiy crrft-rti.i.
c2- DUDLEY STUART
o-1Ss7a .. Drsrer 5o5l. Chicago. IN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

E-SERyOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL
Hsakners, etc, ers bs cured by Who has really
cured a.rs.f All hcpsrsss of s.hsrs sas vii tell Tos
ss:hizs bu, h.f,-sft. Address with sssnP.
EDWARD n. TRAvE2,
sebso-dkv,y Lsck Bsx, Boston, kAss.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06
ECATARRH.-wE HAVE sEEN

EECATARRH.-W HAVE SEEN
sndsnoi-s with symptoms Of the disease IN ali rs type
ard stages which understand l. INTENDED fo- grsu'
tous distnDuiioa hy ihe propdetOr' This ~ok MI Re
q The sresss vsue 10 these scfet sA h.t tsIritle
disease c.srrb ard al n'e-estsi = oh.sairg n,errs
iien IS the and .FeCs n hs disease Hamsr
testimonials from very reliable persons have bs-n
gwen citizens ., ;ae merit q th:. remedy
perussi sfs lie ,res.!fes ;h!s d4essc ell rr.asJt
ediy be :oune both interesting sna 4 t-sso
Tribune, Nay ss;h. IsCi.
Please si8--ss p. O. ars-rr ssss. Chlcs7o. II. 81
,he =ork vii % s,ni ss.-Is y rs;zTr e. -aal.
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

rEDIsE oY TIE NERVOUS
serin.l Urlu.ry .,d sexual sJssms-sev and relistl.
tr..,Hsns-ia Reports - re RoWARD AssoCIATTos.
SEN - nas sealed letter envelopes free ofcharze
Aa,r-s, u. , sZuLTy goUGHroS, HOv,,a Associ.-
tisa No. : sozis Snfh Street. Phr.aslphls Pa.
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NITE WOULD CALL THE ATTENTlO' Of DhCu-
wv GIsTS 10 the above establishment, and invite
them when in the city. 10 look through our stock:
Our goods bought when gold was al ~ %, an
before the additional so per cent increase in lariH DUTY
which, we are confident will erable Us TO sell goods IN
our line very low and yet realize profit We VIII uu
p,icate sny Cincinnati bil-fuctuatcus in prices con-
O-seys are solicited je7'64-dly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-06

rossnos Ia ho'h sexes. the Effects OF fhess diseases o.
the soy aid mud, std he Aatho.s New Treatment Of
al saese b. fun. the only Snccessfsl sthoe -
care. stb a. exposition Of Qnsckery.
1hiswcrk l. rot c1sck advertisement hus warning
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ths gives the treatment ~ Al The above diseases In pais
kngsh. zith f1ll directions for sss-treaent and co.,
tss much valuable information not proper nentios
N psbiic bOce The work ooaains $50 pages and ioe
plates and enzavuE % the above cseases Sent any
address Ia sealed wrapper, on receipt of one dsns
Those afflicted VIII say q the above diseases before
placing themselves El<er The treatment of any oDs.
should FIRST fesd tt'. ro-k
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Galen's Head Dispensary
Esta biisbed in 1850 and CharteTe
by tHe Legislature OF Kentucky.
Tor toe trenfmcnt Of
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And AL Affections q the Urinary and Geasr.tivs Org
Of b0.h Sexes.
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The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1865-05-26
An Aeeomplighed Performer.

Mr.. Benjamin G.. Harris, whose trial for
treason has been going On at Washington,
reminds US of the celebrated Irish Tutor
who was "master of six anl-twenty Ian
guages, including the profane' Whether
this sweetmouthed NJ c. swears by note
or by ear, we are not informed He may
have natural genius for the lingo of bias
phemy, or he may have tOiIed to acquire
Greek. We have heard of habitual pro-
fame person who declined to swear when
his load of hay Bas Overthrown, because
he felt, as he modestly admitted to the
crowd, that he could not do justice to the
subject Harris, NJ c., would have
proved equal to the emergency. In the
course of his many conversations, he d--d
the United States, the Black Republicans,
the President, the Abolitionists, Gen.
Grant; and, after swearing to an indefinite
extent, he wound up by bestowing a dollar
and drink upon a pair Of Confederate
soldiers, with the friendly advice atthey
should not take the oath of allegiance but
go somewhere and fight somebody, "by
Cd, like h-p
Harris, it is perfectly clear, should have
been in the Confederate army. How be
would have blasphemed the battaIlions
into bravery! how he would have cursed
the towards into shamel Placed in a ju-
diciously selected position in the front,
with a powerful trumpet, and with direc-
tions to consign the advancing Yankee
hosts to a place where everybody is sup
posed to be quite warm enough, Harris
might have done frightful execution.
Many of our soldiers would instantly have
fallen stone dead with horror and amaze
ment and the rest would have ignomini-
ously fed from Benjamin the Denouncer.
This profound Professor Of Profanity
will hardly figure again in Congress.
Neither is he likely to be sent to any moro
Democratic Conventions of Chicago or
elsewhere. If he escapes the Provost
Marshal's rope, we advise him to 20 into
He is good, but he is too
strong in his expressions. The world
can't stand him let him wait until be is
dead and then he can swear at his leisure
without offending anybody. In the place
for him they may be more aceus-
toned to his style of Conyersatiou.-N r /
Tribune.
The Xenia sentinel. [volume] (Xenia [Ohio]) 1863-186?, 1865-05-26
Hints to Writers and Speakers.

William Cullen Bryant gave the follow
ing advice to a young man who offered him
an article for the Evening Post:
My young friend, I observe that you
have used several French expressions in
your article. 1 think if you will study
the English language, that you will find
it capable Of expressing all the ideas that
you may have. I have always found it
so, and in all that 1 have written I do not
recall an instance where I was tempted to
use a foreign word, but that on searching,
1 found a better one IN my own language.
Be simple, uuafeetedj be honest in
your speaking and writing. Never use a
long word where a short one will do. Call
a spade a spade, not well known oblong
instrument Ofmanual industry; leta home
be a home, not residence; place place,
not a locality, and so on. Where a short
word will do, you lose by using a long one.
You lose in clearness, you lose IN honest
expression of your meaning and, in the
estimation of all men who are competent to
judge, you lose in reputation for ability
The true way to shine even in this false
world, IS to be modest and unassumiag.
Falsehood may be very thick crust, but
in the course of time truth will break
through. Elegance of language may not
be in the power Of all of US, but simplicity
and straightforWardness are.
Write much as you would speak I;
speak as you think. IfWith your inferior,
speak no coarse5 than usual if with su-
Perior, speak no finer. Be what you say,
and within the rules of prudence. No one
ever was gamer by siDgularity of words or
in pronunciation. The truly wise man
will so speak that no one will observe how
he does speak A man may show a great
knowledge of chemistry by carrying about
bladders Of strange gasses to breath, but
he will enjoy better health who lives on
common air
Sidney Smith once remarked: After
you have written an article, take a pen
and strike outhalP the words, and you will
be surprised to see how much stronger it
is.