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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
The sponge Fishery-How ia - Con-
ducled.

volume OF Travels and Researches ia
Crete. by Captain Sprait. of the British navy,
Just published IN London, contains an interesting
account of the sponge trade on the east coast OF
the Island. There are few trades that require
more courage aud careful training than that Of
the sponge gatherer. Thirty iathouls dec, lies
the object Of his search, and only or the assist
ance of great weight can he descend - tar
When down, the water presses on him at the rate
Ut seventy i've pounds to The square en- and
vita that great weight upon lin lie must keep
AIS respiration suspended or tie The whole mode
OF operation i 50 curious hat We copy the de
scripuon OF It..
The mode Of operation reparatory 30 live
5 very peculiar and interesting; the sketch in
some degree represents this also he diver
whose IL IS takes bis seat Oh the deck IT TO
vessel, az either the bow or stern, and pi 4cing
by his side lsrge fat slab Of marble weighing
abou, twenty five pounds 20 which Is attached 3
rope ef the proper length aud thickness {oue and
one haf neh). he then strips, and y let by hs
companions 10 prepare himself. This seems 90
consist in devOiing certain time 10 clearing the
passage OF bis lungs oy eXpecierauoa, sud ighly
Initiating them afterwards, thus OxldiznE ii
blood very highly oy repetition Of deep 70
raiiOns Fbe operation lasts from hve % ten
minutes. or more, according 10 the depth. and
during Il the operator i er iateriered VIII -
~, FNtL iaAtNsANs AlA - 4ulA SPEAKS OF y Spoken
to; he Is simply Watched by 40 Of them. but =.
little distance, and thew never venture - urge
him or 10 distras, MIN IN any Nay during the pro
cess.
1t seems 20 the spectator a. II the diver vss
going through = sort OF mysterious ceremony or
incaufation. When. from some sensation known
only 70 himself after these repeated long drawn
and heavy Inspirations. be seems the fitting NO.
meat 20 have arrived he SEXES the elab OF mar
bic. add. after crossing himself and ui,erng \
PRAYER. pluuges With il ike returning dolphin
into the sea and rapidly desceads The stone i
AluAys held during the descent directly in iroat
of the head a. arms lengih. aud a. TO offer as
little resistance a. pOssiole; and BY varying IL
inclination, Z acts Likewise 4 rudder. causing
the descent 20 ne more or less vertical desired
by the diver A soon a. he reaches the bottom
10 places the stone under his arm 10 keep him
self down and then walks about upon the rock
or crauls under the ed-es stuiiug his spOnges
into a netied bag. with h0oped mouth which Is
strung round bis neck 10 receive them: but be
holds firmly 10 the stoge OF rope al The while,
as bis safeguard foF returning aud for making the
signal known q. the time be desires IL
Nov let IS Lotice toe proceedings Of h.. com
p4nions 10 Tie boat floating some twenty or
thirty fathOms above him The two men who
we're nearest 10 him previous TO his msking the
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05

dire. bot vho systematically seem to place them
.elve. 40 az 20 prevent him from conceivinz the
idea Of being N patiently watched by them willis,
undergoing the preparation. spring 10 their feet
a. sooE a. be disappears. and rush 10 the ropes,
which one OF them then holds In bis hand, vser-
Il out or shortening 10 as the diver moves about
upon the bottom: and a. soon as me signal in
dicstive OF bis Ssh 10 return IL felt, they com
nence hauling up the rope with great energy and
earnestness. and IN . way calculated 10 ensure
the greatest expedition Of ascent, aimee the over
stay Of a few seconds may be point Of life or
death to the diver.
The hauling up 10 thus effected: The assist.
ant Who has bold OF the rope, awaiting the sig
nal. 6rss reaches down with both hands as low -
he can. aud then gFssping the rope. with great
effort. raises IL up 10 nearly arms length over
bis head the second assistant Is then prepared TO
make bis grasp a. low down a. he can reseh.
aud does the same. and 20 on the two alternately
and by fstbom or more At time and With
great rapidity, bring the anxious diver 10 the sur.
face A heavy blow from his nosirils. to erpel
The water and exhausted air. indicates 10 bic
comrades that ne IA conscious and breathes
word or two n then spoken BY one OF bis com
panious 20 encourage him, II he seemed much
distres.ed. - IL often the case; and the hearing
Of the voice = said by them 10 be great support
at the momsn. Of the greatest state OF exhaus
ton
"A few seconds rest AZ the surface, and then
the diver returus Into tho boat 10 recover, gene
rally putting on an sadergatment or jacket. TO
assist the restoration Of the animal heat he has
lost and 20 prevent the loss Of more by the rapid
evapotation OF the water from his body. Such
il the trying life OF Lesantins sponge diver;
and doubtless there are very few OF US who have
any idea Of what fellow creature has suffered Ia
procuring that little article which has become .
necessity Of our toiettable and The luxury Of
our morning ablutions In spite OF the daring
and difficulty Of the trade sponge gathering en-
ploys. ia Eastern Crete. from fifty TO a hundred
boats. with seven or eight divers iseaeh. These
men gain but a scanty living, while the local
dealers, who incur no risk and suffer no hardship.
make a rich profit"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
I'm DYSPEPSIA

And its attendant train OF symptoms, II acts LIKE
CHARM than a medicine. There is nothing In the
whsle range of Materia Medica that for 3 moment
bear a comparison with II in this disease.
full account of this wonderful plant may be found In
the 18th edition OF the u s. Dspensatory, pages 1887
and 1888.
series Of experiments in which Dr. Bull has been for
years engaged has Just been brought to successful
termination. and he is enabled to offer to the public
a combination Of CEDRON with other approved tones
the whole preserved In the best quality OF copper dis
titled Bourbon Whisky, which he is confident has u
equal in the world.
He might furnish a volume of certificates, bu' ub
lie have long since learned TO estimate such
their true value The safest plan Is for every
for himselfthe virtues OF new medicine
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
I 8 6 )

FARMERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS-
Should recolect that hundreds Of dollars worth of
Grain. Provisions, &c are annually destroyed by
Rats. Nice Ants, and other insects and vermin
all Of which can be prevented By few dollars
worth Of "CosrAR's" Rat. Roach. Ant &c, Ex-
terminator. bought and use freely
CT- Sold by Browning L Sloan, Stewart 4
Morgan, Tenliuson L Cox. +. Egner. Wholesale
and Retail Agents, in Indianapolis, Indians, and
BY all Druggists and Dealers
myll-t6~5m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
From the New York World. ]

THE FIEsr NATIONAL PETROLEUM CoxPASr
is 6rst-class organization. whose officers OF
the highest standing. and we cbeerfully recon
mend it to all parties desirous of purchasing re
liable stocks. The General Superintendent i q
pioneer in the Oil business. and well known as
most efficient manager"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
R T., Nj q " ~ T..
Doctor WM. THOMSON,
HAS REMOVED his OFFICE FROM
VIRGINIA AVENUE TO
No. % South Delaware Street,
IL T., Nj q " ~ Z .

NAV uhhh M Will toNllNNh M
w To treat and Private a = st$3
Diseases, Ia all their species, stages, hr<-RA
ramihcations aud phases. kNKW{z<2
DR.. Vim. Thomson will give 20 ktidUsNk4
each patient written instrument IA ~ ~
binding himself to effect a radical ~
and permanent cure, make mol Nv
charge. ScyIXsH
DIR. VIM. Thomson has made the = ~ 81
treatment Of Private Diseases aS2>yL<k< II ~
speciality since the year s5lthree years In the city OF
Buffalo, ~ Y eg bit years in Chicago, Ill, and two years
in Peoria, Ill During eight years practice In Chicago,
ILL.,, he cured ever thirteen thousand cases.
DIR. VIM Thomson In bis practice for Scrofula, Rheu-
matte and general diseases Of the blood, Fumga.
ting vapor Bath of the most ingenious kind In eonIune
ton with internal treatment
SEMINAL EMISSIONS, the consequence 0fself- abuse
This solitary vice. or depraved sexual Indulgence. Is
practiced by the youth OF both TO almost
limited extent producing with unerring certainty the
following train Of morbid symptons unless combated by
scientific medical measures, viz, Sallow eountenance
dark spots under the eyes, pain In the head ringing IN
the and noises Ike the rustng OF leaves and rat
ting Of charos uneasness about the oins weakness OF
the limbs confused vision blunted inteec loss OF con
tdence diidence in approaching strangers, dislike to
form new acQuaintances, disposition to snun society
loss Of meOry hectic Pushes psnpes and various erup
tions about the face furred tongue night sweas, fetd
breath. coughs consumption, onomania, and frequent
ly insanity.
The afflicted, the first appearance OF any Of the
above symptoms, should immediately appl! TO Or. VIM
Thom son for relief
fry~On'ce AID Consul;at H ans No 90 South DEL
ware street, indianapolis, Ind.
P. o. Box i655. jan2i-diy
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
VERY HEART or THE OIL REGION!

The l23 acres which they own on the Allie
ehany. two miles above President aud only Ese
miles from the new $50 barrel well on Pitthoe
Creek. aud the lease of l32 acres Of the cele
brated wilkins Tract" alone, ere ample basis
tor any Company and are worth more thar tie
entire Capital Stock OF the Company. There
are SEVEN WELLS now in successful opera
ton. yielding largely. from which regular
monthly dividends Of TWO PR crSr are being
paid to all stockholders. and there is EVERY A.
suRASeE that this Company will soon be able 10
pay from SIX TO TEN PER CENT. DIvI-
bends.
The First National Petroleum Go.
Ranks among the first class Companies. and i.
justly said to be the most successful of any yet
organized. Its reputation has now become 20
thoroughly established, that no mere need be
said on that point. There are greater induce
ments and better opportunities TO make money
on these Stocks than any other In existence.
while at the same time they are GOOD PROPERTY
for any and all persons to hold.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
The First National Petroleum Go.


News has been received and abundantly con-
hrmed from several sources, OF the striking of
new 200 barrel Well on Cherry Run, above the
Reed Well, TKw RODS FROM THE PROPERTY OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL PETROLEUM CoxPASr."
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
PRIVATE DISEASES.

nR CoLYoUR, MEDICAL OFFICE no. GO SOUTH
ID Meridian Street, fOrfeits his fee il be fails in
ing Any case that may under his care, no matter
how obstinate sr long standing. De warrants you 4
cure Syphilis in the primary stage, helped Ia % min
utes, cured in "A hours elect OF - ysars standing
cur. Nv D- C. nAace hours 7 20 ~ P. ~sr2
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05

u E'Sold by all Druggists ana retailers everywhere
II : : BEwAKs / : Of all worthless limitations
III T'See that Costar's'' name i on each Box, Bottle
nd faek hafo~ ft-f-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
From the New York Evening R1orers 7

Our telegraphic dispatches received to-day
from the Oil Regions, inform us OF the striking
of 300 barrel flowing well on Cherry Run. MAR
The FIRST NATIONAL PETROLEUM CoEPASYs
PROPERTY. Cherry Run Stocks will be in de
mand TO morrow"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
From the New York Tribune. !

THE FfRsr NATIONAL u the name Of the Pc
troleum Company whose prospectus and map
are before us The names which we see among
the Directors are ample recommendation for
this Company, and q sufficient guarantee Of "a
future management"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
Par Value Of shares SIS Each.
No Liability 10 Stockholders.

The lands OF this Company. embracing over
situsted IN tue
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
HENRY R. COsTAR.

e1s-PsSc1rAL DrPoT. 4s2 ROADWAY, NV YosE.
roy-soid by all Druggists and Dealers in indianapO-
is Ind
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05

DR.. JOHN BULLS.
COMPOUND
CRDRON BI TTE RS.
The Latest and Most Inn
portant Discovery
NINETEENTH CENTURY !!
history Of MATKRIA hRDICA Of the United States. or
more favorably known a. pioneer In Medical Discovery
than that OF
Dr. John Bull, OfLOuisvilic,
Kentucky.
His inmliabe preparation Of sAIsSAPARIL-
LA has long stood at the head Of the various
pounds ofthat valuable drug.
His Compound of WILD CHERRY has
become household word
throughout the
West
and South.
His Worm Lozen-
ges, in less than a year
after their Introduction, attained reputation

As wide spread Che continent Of North America. But
the browning glory of his life remains be attained in
his discovery, rather combination for he does not
claim 10 have been the dscoverer Of CEDk0N,
which Is the basis Of the BitteIs offered TO the pub
lie. That honor belongs TO the native inhabitants Of
Central America, TO whom its virtues have been
for more than two hundred years. Armed with H. the
Indian bids defiance to the most deadly malaria and
handles without fear the most venomous serpents Its
belief with them that while there Is breath in the BODY
the Cedron is potent TO cure, matter what the isea
may be.
giant pretensiOn, be Ia nevertheless satisfied from
thorough examination OF the evidence relating to its
virtues, that remedy and preventative OF all dis
arising from exposure either change Of
eli mate, or to miasma;ic influences, il stands
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
"Costars" Electric Powder for Insects

J. for Moths, Mosquitoes,
fleas, Bed Bugs. hsects on
Plants, FORTS, AHtmals, d..
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
WAN

AGn A MONTH"; want Agents everywhere. al
- " t7o q month. expenses paid, 10 sell Flfteen
Articles, the hes, selling offered fnli particulars
free. Address OTIS i. GAkRY.
my5-tkw3p BidarfoIa Name
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05

HKNRf ALLEN, New Ysrk Livery and sAles 81 te
III Nos IL and IL RAst Perl strset,iu the rsar..sf
6lenn'. Block. sebss
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
WITHOUT & RIVAL!

And Justly deserves the reputation has long enjoyed
In Central America and the West Indies.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05

lA4tAOVhp FAH4OSCOtlC SPEOTACLES,
THE BEST N USE.
MOSES improved Pantoscop;s
Spectacles combine advantages me.
chanical and philosophical TO be
found in no other Spectacles Offered
in the West.
Moses improved Spectacles rot
only give clear and distinct vision,
do not weary or fatigue the eye, but
tend TO strengthen and preserve the
sight.
Moses Spectacles are made of the
finest materials, and best workman
ship, fairly represented, and sold at
their fair value
C1'fion--No Agents or Peeilars employed
lY- Send for circular containing full DIES
e1ption, prices, SC, and how Co ensure a perfect
iii and have them sent by uail Address
l. W. MOSES, Opfician.
50 East Washington ST. Indianapolis Ind.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
"Costar's" Bed-Bug Exterminator,

Is LIQUID OF wash. used to
destroy, and also a. a pre-
veutiye for Bed-Bugs. &c.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
PETROLEUM

Organized under the lav. Of PeunsylyAnis. No
vembcr. ie64
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-05
"Costars" Rat, Roach &c, Exter's'

Is a paste-used for Rots,
Nice, Rodches, Black and
Red ATts, &c &c, dc, SC.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-14

Cor saokisy, RAZOR Davis and Captain wheaton Nsysr
had order been more promptly obeyed. All Of the
above named officers accompanied the General 10 Akens
Landing where he went board his Hagboat the River
Queen General Butler accompanied by Captains De-
Kay and Clark Of hdeonal stan awhile the remaining
officers turned their horses heads homeward Gen Ord
also accommodated General Butler far City Point
where he stopped TO see The Lieutenant General and re-
. turned late last night.
The Herald contains the following intelligence in its
situation article
Our Valley correspondent represents that the inhabitants
suffering from scarcity OF food and the rebel troops
who are quartered upon them render their condition sill
more deporabIe No active military operations Of
/ Importance have taken PLACE in the Valley. =
Our correspondence from Springfield, No. states hathe
Union gafsons have been withdrawn tTOm all the posts
south OF that place Tar Fort Smith Arkansasby
In consequence ofapplcatons Of merchants Of this
city for permission to resume trade with Savannah by
shopping goods that place, Secretary oil the Treasury
Fessende has instructed Custom House authorities 20
give oeaances for that port private account for the
present without special authority in each case from the
Treasury Department This has already been granted in
few cases Collector Draper, who has gone TO Savannah
take charge the captured cotton and rice has taken
with hima fill and ecelft corps ofass'tants and is
clothed by the Goernmept with the most ample power or
prosecuting his imboftanl mission
The enforcement of the passport system has nearly put
end 10 the travel OF Americans in Canidd The pass
1 ger trains both the Grand Trunk aud Great Western
Railroads are now running nearly empty west OF Toronto
Guards OF United States soldiers 20 lie stationed at
Rouses Point and Moers JUNCTION to that the pass
| port regulations are strictly complied with.
/ The Herald thus reads the epitaph of the late Major.
General benjamin Franklin Butler Of Massachusetts:
The Presidents military order No l. for 1865 transfer
| ring General benjamin r. Batter from command OF the
Deps,tnent OF Virginia and North Carolina TO tile cy 81
Lowell Massachusetts, Mh generally beI6gardedas
beginning of the new SERIES What this order means
hr probably been paiued IN the solution OF that famous
Gdero November 1852 transferring General Mcclellan
from the Army Of abe potGmee to the interesting little ely
der No. l. new series 1900 leads the military Of
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-14
QUE REMovAI' on GEN. nrrllR.


Yesterday the troops OF this command startled by
the uIieN ,eced announcement that Geheral Butler had
been relieved and ordered TO Lowell Mass host OF
mons are dying about To tie of this change
Nearly all however attribute the removal Of Gen Butler
90 the failure OF the Wilmington expedition.
The order received at Buffers headquarters about
hall mast eleven o'clock A. NJ yesterday The only person
present who did appear 10 be at all surprised the
General himself Whether he Knew that it was eohns
whether lie has the faeuay Of viewing the most
uected eyelts calmly is than can determine At
certainly the General was nota all disturbed Imme
atey on its reception his orders were issued clearly and
deesyey before three o'clock he was ready 10 vaeate
his command at the front
ADOPTING the theory that General Butler was removed
on account of the Wilmington expedition not meeting
with the expected success only one question remained 10
puzzle curious military They could not imagine why
In General had not been removed some DAYS ago. This
question However received fpaf solution when Gen.
ersl Ord assigned to the command, The hero Of
Font Harrison away on leave Of absence, and the
authoesonly waited for his return to remove General
Batter.
General Ord returned yesterday and at proceeded
to headquarters of his command. the TwentyOurth
Amy Corps. He had hardly arrived before he received
ratification OF the removal Of General Butler and his
own assignment to the command OF the Army of the
James.
General Butler and replacing him by General Ord the
stan Of the Army of the .Jaes assembled around the
quarters of their late commander reinforced by numerous
other officers Of tue command. Numerous would hardly
eonvay flea Of the number of officers present To bid him
fa;ewe The General deeply Affected and expressed
his regrets at parting with an army wichunder hs com
mRnd had achieved much. But any expressions Of
cut short by the rapidty Of the Generals
rangement, lie had received his orders 10 report at
Lowell at the earliest moment and before O'clock p
NJ he Gnnouncedthat lie ready to leave. The order
directing this change instructed General Butler 10 proceed
TO Lowell Mass, and report from thence TO the Adju.
tant General o. the army,
Before three p NJ the General started for them rk-
He accompanied by General Ord, General Devins,
General Turner General Ludlow Captain Bruce Captain
Clafk Captain Dehay Lieutenant Merrill Medical Dhee'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-14
FROM THE United STATES.


We have received the New York Herald of the 18th
aud the afternoon edition Of the Baltimore American Of
the same day,
The news Is unimportant. -.
Under the influence Of renewed "Ieace" rumors gold
has suffered decline-closng on the 10th at 224
THE PEACE AGONY.
The following intelligence concerning the latest peace
sensation prevailing in Yankee land despatched the
Herald iron, Washington:
Another effort advance the peace movement has been
made with the consent OF the administration from which
important results anticipated w parties the secret
A leading ieaCe'pemOcrH, who has taken'a prominent
mart in peace movements during the late election and
freud natue has gone 10 Richmond and will probably
be leaid o. within day two there. Although like
Mr. Blair he & not expressly authorized 10 propose def
mite terms still is believed that the representations which
he win make may have tendency TO incline the minds of
the IebSl leaders towards pacific policy.
Tile peace reports have occupied public attention here
to-day very Generally desire is manifested by parties
connected with Mr. Blair give the impressions thai he
goes merely OH private business Gu tits we'll known THAI
his mission has purpose beyond that of recovering his
private pauersand that the authorities in granting the
per1nisfon well aware Of all tie purposes and OBJ
jects OF his visit.
Per contra press despatch says
WAyBIyGToN. January la-The present speculations
about peace movements which have Leen the subject
comment both loyal and Rebel newspapers on
weak foundation. II is safe to say that person either
authorized unauthorized has lately left sshngion for
the front on eIGnd of peace with view to consult
the Rebel authorities concerning the existing culties