Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-23
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ST. DOMINGO AFFAIRS.
NEW YoRK, August 22-Ths Herald SAYS:
Later 81. Domingo advces give further partcu-
lars Of the matter heretofore mentioned, regard
ing the new issue raised by General Gaudara the
commander of the Spanish troops, with the
Dominican Government, apparently only for the
purpose OF having pretext to maintain foot
no with hi. forces in the republic.
The Spanish Cortes, in May last, decreed that
the attempt by Spain to subjugste 81. Domingo
should be abandoned, and that its land should
be Immediately evacuated by their military
forces
The evacuation soon alter commenced, but
has since dragged along so slowly that it is not
yet nearly completed
Ii appears that Gen. Gandara does not intend
il shall be- since he insists on an insertion in the
treaty OF peace of clause by which the Domin-
lean Government shall admit that the invasion
was only undertaken at the earnest desire of a
majority of the people, and that it is given up
voluntarily by the Spaniards because they have
now ascertained that the people prefer their in
dependence to Spanish rule. In opposition to
the insertion of this clause the Dominican Gov
eminent il firm, and Gandara declares thst the
war must be resumed.
THE REBELLION IN HAITI.
Advices from the Republic of Hayti TO the
25th ult, report that the rebels still held the
town of Cape Hayten and we're likely to hold il
for a considerable time longer. notwithstanding
the besieging national troops kept up on them a
continual cannonade. Although the port is
block AIDED by two steamers, provisions for the
besieged wore being run an.
DxscsPrIoS or CAPTAIN wRRrz.
The Worlds Washington special says: Capt
Wertx il a very thin man. about FIVE feet six
inches high, 40 or ftty years old. dark skin,
whiskers aud moustache, and weighs about l35
pounds; he was alfred in q black coat and vest
dark brown pants, white shirt, and wore silk
hat. During the reading Of the charges and
specifications. be sat with his legs crossed. his
hands TO his face. and would frequently talk with
his counsel.
The Richmond Republican says: For a short
time in 1862, Wertz, after returning from q Sc
cret mission for the Confederate Government to
Europe was placed by Gen Winder in charge of
Libby prison, and subsequently was made Pro
vost Marshal of Manchester. In neither posi-.
ton did be- to our knowledge, attract psrtcu lar
attention Of the public he was generally accoun.
ted rough. ill-brsd fellow.
When Wertx left this vicinity We lost sight OF
him entirely until the close OF the war, when il
turned out that he was in command at Arder-
sonyille, of Andersonville itself, Of which We
knew as little during the war as the people of
the North, except that we learned from the re
port of Col. Thomas p. Turner, who was sent
bther to inspect the post, that il was a most
saluhrious neighbornood, and that the acco mmo-
dations Of the prisoners were abominable This
report of Col. Turner, in which he recommended
the removal of the prisoners to Macon. was sent
to the War Department 10 May, 1864, va. never
heard OF afterwards.
MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION.
The Times Washington special says The
proceedings Of the Mississippi State Convention
are attracting much attention and comment here.
and a general feeling prevails tlat the Conven-
won is doing all it can to keep the State out of
the Union. The President, however. is known
to have the highest confidence In Gov Sharkey.
and believes that his loyalty and ability will give
proper direction TO the Affairs OF that State
SUSPENSION OF rAapoSs.
The President to-day requested The Attorney
General 10 suspend the issue Of warrants for par
dons until further orders This action is taken
with view TO the general clearing up of hume
rous snd now complicated petitions for pardon.
and to give him The opportunity 70 adopt some
plan which viii prevent pardon brokers from
intervening. where they are not only not required
but are absolutely soore' OF annoyance
THE EXPEDITION AGAINST THk INDIANS
The Herald's Washington special says: BrigA
der General Stage, writing o1helaly from Fort
Laramie. August 9th. says: General Conner
started i've days earlier on the expedition against
the indians located Cd Power ami Wind RIVER,
intending iu the course OF bis movements to es.
tsblish military posts throughout that section of
country. The expedition attaches To iiself add
tional Importance from the fact that that section
Of the country will thus be penetrated, which has
never vet been explored. the Indians having
tenAc.ossly opposed the approach Of the whites
whenever the latter endeayored TO ascertain the
extent and richness OF the gold deposits.
The same writer asserts thai there are no