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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
MACON. Ga. NAY Ill.

The following dispatch, announcing the cap
ture of jeff Davis. has just been handed by Col
Meutz, commanding. dated Second division
headquarters Fourth Michigan cavalry, Cum
berlaud. Georgia. May llth:
To Captain T " Scott, 2 VI.
Dear Sir.-I have the honor to report that, at
daylight yesterday. at Jonesville. surprised and
captured JEFF Davis and family, together with
his postmaster general, Reagan his private sec
retary, Col Harrison; Col Johnston. aide de
camp on Davis staff. and Coils Morris and Lub
bck aud Lieut.. Hathaway; also a train OF five
wagons and three ambuiances. m king a most
perfect success, had not painful mistake occur
red, by which the Fourth Michigan and the First
Wisconsin came in conflict We should have
done better This mistake cost us two killed
aud Lieut. Bartlett wounded through the arm. in
the Fourth Michigan, aud four men in the First
Wisconsin.
This occurred just at daylight after we had
captured the camp We returned tonight anu
SHALL move right of without waiting orders IRON
YOU as directed Ii will take me at least three
days to each Macon a. We are IS niles out OF
our road aud our stock much exhausted hope
10 re .ch Has sinsvile 10 night.
(Signed) Is ID. PRIrcHARp,
Lieut.. Col 4 ID Mich Cav
The lst Wis belongs to Logsn's brig sde OF
McCook' division. and had been sent due east
Oy Gen Custer.
the south bank of the Oemulgee and Csiax b.
rivers; this accounts for the collision between
parts OF the 80 aud 81 divisions AMI shows the
zeal Of the commands in pursuit..
Ihaye directed increased vigilance on the part
OF the command, ia the hops OF capturing III,
other es>assins Our dispositions of men ar,
good, aud 50 far none Of the rebel chiefs hAy,
been able to get through. Breckinridge's soa
as captured night before last eleven mile
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

CoRoSERs INoUEsT On Saturday. Coroner
Alfred held an inquest on the body of a bow,
found 10 the river about mile and half below
the Terre Hsute Railroad bridge. II was sup
posed be was drowned while bathing near the
cemetery some eight days before. As the body
was naked. there was no wsy Of identifying him,
but il is supposed he was a refugee from Nir
ginia.
An inquest was also held on the BODY OF X bi
Carroll, found dead in branch about three
miles south Of the city. between the Three Notch
and Madison roads, Saturday morning Car
roll vas native Of Ireland. was insane. anu
subject 90 6rs. and the verdict that he died il
. state of insanity He had on hrs person rail
road and ship tickets from ST Louis TO Liverpool
dollar in currency. and a small amount of co q
se~ed in the belt of his drawers
The above facts sre gathered from Coroner
Allred's papers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

sX-It is all a mistake to Suppose that rents
are coming down in this city To test this try
60 find a house to live in, OF a desirable room to
do business in. and you will find out the truth
very soon. The demand for dwelling houses is
as great great now as it ever has been. and the
rents are as high. or higher. So we are informed
by men whe have been hunting houses to rent
Rents. so far, have not come down with gold
and they will not as long as there are more per-
cons wanting houses than there are houses TO
rent
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

DWELLING HousEs AT AUCTION Wiley &
Martin. real estate auctioDeers, sell this after
noon at the same time of the sale of the twenty
five lots advertised, the following improved prop
erty;
House on Blake street, containing FIVE rooms
and cellar. with cistern. we'll and pump. and a
stable on the lot The lot is &c feet front bv l20
deep. Also. house on Center street of -four
rooms. The lot is 80 feet by l25 feet.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

TT Horace Heffren ESQ. Of S,lem was here
last week TO attend to some cases in the United
States court now in session. as an attorney, and
not in relation to the sentence OF Messrs Bowes
and Milligan. announced in the Journal. The
oath he took IL the oath required of all attor
MES practising in the United States courts We
make this statement ASIAN act of justice to Mr.
Heffrep
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

GRAND CoscERr.-M'lle Helene DeKatow,
the renowned Russian Violoncelist, and Mr. Jas
N Wehli the eminent piano forte virtuoso and
composer. together with Mime Henrette Beh
rens. the young American prima donna. will give
two concerts in this city on next Thursday and
Friday evenings The reputation of the Russian
viooncelist il alone sufficient to fill the house
in this music loving community. See advertise
ment in another column
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

THIEF ARRESTED On Thursday night about
10 o'clock. a tramping printer. named William
Lennon. came into the composing room Of this
Office, telling the boys he Vas strapped and hun
CRY They all contributed some money to aid
him. gave him something TO eat and be LETT ,he
Office about III O'Clock After he had le,t one
of the hsnds fourd that Ms watch had been
taken. and suspicion we az once directed 10
Lennon On SATURDAY morning Lennon vas
arrested for being drunk. ~as recognized oy one
Of our printers and Marshal Unyerssw notified
that he Vas The man that stole the watch Mr.
UHversaw found he had pA~ned the watch a
saloon, aud recovered IT. Lennon Is ia
i.I. and will be tried for the theft. and perhaps
sent 10 Jacksonville The Sentinel boys are
very much mort fed that one of their craft should
be guilty OF theft. AID especially Of those that
befrieDded hin. and no~ hope that he will get a
le-son that will make houest man Of him
Marshal Unversaw deserves credit for the prompt
manner in which he worked up this case.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

SHELBYvrLLE. Ind. May IA murder has
Just been committed here. in which soldier
named Jack Mclaughlin killed John McCurry.
livery stable keeper. stabbing him through
with large bowie knife. Mclaughlin had
hired buggy and horses from McCurry. and
was driving at rather rapid rate. and McCurry
undertook TO take the team from him. when
Mclaughlin stabbed MeCurry. killing him on
the spot, Mclaughlin is under arrest
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

cF- The Geranium. on Kentucky avenue. j.
crowded every day by ladies 10 get some Of Hez
ekiah's splendid Ice-eTeam and soda water. The
eutrauce 10 the ladies saloon Is entirely separate
from the bar ana supper room, 20 that ladies eau
visit it without interruption A. long 81 Hsze-
kiah makes such excellent cream. and has such
attentive walters, he will receive the patronage
OF the ladies'. 1913
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

lB Saturday was busy day in this city
The streets we're crowded with wagons all day.
many from the country; and the side walks aud
stores were full Of people transacting business
During business hours the streets of indianapolis
have now the busy hun Of A city: aud there il no
place ia the vest Gifts size and few larger cities
where there is so much business transacted a. is
done here
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

IL As the time for painting houses is ST
hand We would call attention 10 the large stock
OF paints. oils and varnishes Senour has on hand,
at the Bates House drug store. His arrange.
meuts are such that be can furnish pure paints
and oils a. cheap "a any other house in the
west Houses we'll painted. With good materials.
hold their color for years. while poor stock
washes of in one season Get your paires a.
SeuouIs. u you want good 1873
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
From New YORK.

NKw YoRK. May l5.-The Herald's cores
pendent contains particulars of the surrender OF
Dick Taylor, which took place at Citronville.
Ala on the 4th, 80 miles north of Mobile.
Taylor made strenuous efforts to. get the most
favorable terms. but Candy was infeXible and
granted only those rendered Lee
Taylor commanded all the troops in Alabama,
Mississippi and East Louisiana, and this com
pleted the surrender of all troops east of the
Mississippi river.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

BUILDING Lors AT AucrioS TINS AFTER
NOON We will sell this afternoon at = o'clock,
The premises, at public auction twenty
FIVE city lots in the northwest section of the
city. fronting on North. Douglass. Blake and
Eizsbeth streets. These lots are situated in part
of the city that has improved more during the
past lev years than any other section of the city
The lo,s are desirable for building purposes or
investments The, will be sold without reserve
Only ore fifth cash is required
Wiley 4 MARTIN,
Real Estate Brokers
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
Prom Buffalo.

BUFFALO. N. Y. May A-Rufus Wheeler,
an old resident of this city and many years con-
nected with the Buffalo press, died this even
ing.
John Bowles, for many years connected
with the New York. Albany. Buffalo and West
ern Union Telegraph Companies in this city died
this evening
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

NV MERCHANT TAILOR SHor.--Mr j Hurrle
has opened new merchant tailor shop at No. rs
South Delaware street, 10 this city He keeps
the finest assor,m inert of gents furnishing goods
which be manufactures to order. He employs
none but the best workmen aud warrants all his
work to give entire satisfaction Prices as rea
sonsble as at any similar shop in the city.
1876
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

the fence around the city grave yard. on Wes'
street IL is no security against cattle as il now
stands. and the hundreds of people constantly
climbing over it is making it worse every day.
l. this fence TO be permitted TO fall down, so
that cattle can roam through the yard at pleas
ure. or is il the duty Of some person to see that
il is repaired? Lot owners should see to this mat
ter at once
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

~ Arlington. Kelly 4 Icons Mins,reIs
and Burlesque Ooera troupe. from the Academy
OF Music. Chicago. give two entertainments In
this city on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
This troupe are old favorites ia this city. having
drawn crowded houses on their previous visits.
and will do this time.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

tE-Mr. Bandmann closed n very successful en-
gagement at the Metropolitan on Saturday night,
TO good house This week we have comedy
with Mss W H. Leighton and Yankee Locke
The pieces 70 night. Sam Patch in France, and
Stage Struck. with caste OF the best charac
tiers in the company. will draw full house. All
that want to enjoy the play should secure their
seats today
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

eB- IL is anticipated there will be large per
manent increase in our population a. soon as the
army now in the field is mustered out. We hear
OF great many professional men. mechanics
and Others. DOW in the army. who intend locat-
ing In this city permanently, which will increase
the resident population. =. ..f.f..f ...-e.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

az This il great circus going community.
The canvass of the circus here last week was
crowded full at every exhibition On Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights the receipts must
have been over s., 900 a night. II pays to run
cryus bee. q 10 W'1H IhITTN +.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
MACON, Ga. Nav Ia
Hoa. E. N. Stanton:


MACON. Ga MAY I3.
Hoa, Z u Stanton: ~
Lieutenant Colonel Hsraee commanding the
lst Wisconsin, lss just arrived from Jonesvile
de struck the trail Of Davis at Dublin. Laurens
county. on the evening Of the 9Th. and follow ed
him closely, night aud day, through the pine
wilderness Of Alligator creek and Green swamp,
via Cumberland 10 J0uessiile. AT Cumberland
Colote Hardin met Colonel Priichsrd. with
so picked men and horses of the 4th Michigan
cavalry Harcee followed the trail directly
south, while Pritchard. having iresher horses.
pushed down the Ocmugee towards HONEYWELL
aud then By House creek to JOnesviIle arriving
there at midnight on the 9th. JEFF Davis had
not arrived. From a citizen Pritchsrd learned
that his party were encAmped two miles out Of
the town.
BE made dispositions Of his men and surround
ed the camp before daylight. Hardin had camp
ed al N. within two miles. as be Afterwards
learned. from Davis, the trail being too indis-
tnet TO follow. be pushed on at a m, and
had gone but little more than a mile when his
advance was fred upon by the 4h Michigan.
A fight ensued, both parties exhibiting the
greatest determination, before the mistake was
discovered The firing was the first waning
Davis received The captors report that
he hastily put on one OF the dresses of his wife
our men. who at first thought him a woman. but
seeing his boots while-he was running they sus-
pected bis sex.
The race was a short one and the rebel presi-
dent was soon brought TO bay He brandished
bowie knife and showed signs of battle, but
yielded speedily to the persuasion Of Colts re-
volvers without compelling them to fire He
expressed great indignation at the energy with
which he was pursued, saying he had believed
our government too magnanimous to hunt down
women and children.
Mrs. Davis remarked to Col. Hardin after
the excitement was all over, that the men had
not better provoke the president or he might hurt
some OF them
Regsn behaves himself with dignity and resig-
nation.
Ths whole party were evidently making for
the coast.
(Signed j. III, WILSON,
Breyet Major General
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

~ Building materials are on the decline
We bear that brick can now be contracted for in
the wall at $l2 per thousand Two months ago
sixteen dollars aud fifty cents was the loves,
offer. This reduction is in anticipation Of the
ia:i IN the price of labor when the army is mus
tered out
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

eE We are afraid our neighbors have for
gotten the nth commandment and this Is the
more wonderful. ss there j. ordained preacher
and AN officer in the church on the editorial staff
IL IL getting to be regular business with The
Is over now. IL IL about time To come back to
peace morality. and dry up all Sunday business
that can possibly be avoided.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
1 8 6 )

FARMERS AND HOUsEKEEPERs-
Should recolect that hundreds Of dollars worth of
Grain. Provisions. &c are annually DESTROYED bv
Rats. Mice. Ants, and other insects and vermin
ali OF which can be prevented by few dollars
worth of "CosrsRs" Rat, Roach, Ant, &c, Ex.
Termination. bought and used freely.
tF-See "CosrsRs" advertisement in this
paper.
:, 1B Sold in Indianapolis. Indiana. by all
Druggists and Dealers
myil -d&wSm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
E~ The State Museum Wa,

~ The State Museum was again crowded
on Saturday To see the 10000 600 curosities
Madam English has collected. Some of the late
additions are really worth seeing. and those who
did not go last week should be sure and 90 this
week. All strangers in the city should make
their calculations TO visit the Museum. as it is
really one Of the most interesting places in the
state to spend a couple o.; hours
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
Is DIFF

CHEAP HoNEs.-Those persons who are in
want OF permanent homes cannot do better than
buy lot at the sale at O'Clock this afternoon
and build and own their own homes Cash pay
ment Of one fifth is all that Is required Call on
Wiley L Martin for full particulars
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

II A soon as the rebel prisoners at Camp
Morton are released. which ~iil be in a week or
tso. the state fair ground will be given up by
the military authorities. II it - not too late the
state board had better rescni their order ~ hold
the next state fair at Fort WAYNE, and hold it
on their own grounds in this city
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

HA All sho wish TO build, make specula-
ton, secure home, or make profitable invest
ment, will do we'll to attend the sale Of building
lots this afternoon by Wiley & Martin. real
estate auctioneers See advertisement
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

IL BY the lsi Of June the street cars will
be running on the Massachusetts, avenue and
New Jersey street line The track is all laid
now but the crossing of the cutters on the ave
nue., and large force is at work on these
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

sE L'niz, the Palmer House boot aud
and shoe house. is doing splendid spring bust
ness His boots and shoes suit the gentlemen.
and bis CATERS are the delight of the ladies' II
you want anything in the shoe line, 90 to Lin,z.
at the Palmer House 1873
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

II rich growth OF hair produced. the natu
raj color restored. mot dyed) and all diseases of
the scalp. falling off, &c. cured by usiag /" Eu-
reka," the infallible hair restorative. Price
81 10 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
j SEyoUR,
Druggist. Bates House Block. Agent.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

Now Is rHK TixE-At O'Clock this afternoon
those fine building lots on North street and Blake
street to be sold at auction to the highes bid
der Everybody who wants to buy a cheap build
ing lot should attend the sale See advertisement
of Wiley ( Martin.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

eH- The city grave yard is great place Of
public resort on Sunday afternoons Yesterday
there must have been thousands of persons 10 the
yard. walking around, aud laying under the
shade Of the evergreens
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

eB For good article OF liquor. prepared by
a scientific aud experienced bar keeper and for a
genuine cigar, go To the Exchange, North Hi
nois street. The culinary department can't be
excelled in the west, as thousands are ready TO
testify. l53
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

tB Another arrival at Clark. johnson &
Cos No. IL Wet Washington, of Brigham s
famous custom work, for ladies, misses and chill
dreu. Work aud material warranted the very
best. 1873
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

% Look TO the extensive boot and shoe
house Of Clark. johnson Co, IL. West Wash
iBgtoD street for the best article aud the most
reasonable rates. 1913
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

cE-We have Just received from Boston, a full
line of sea fish of the best quality-salmon. hal
hut. herring. mackerel and Goldfish. Also, 4
fresh lot OF sardine-. at lower prices
FLETCHER Il DAvIDoE,
lJ-dtf Central Grocery
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

~ fine fresh lot Of oranges, lemons, dates,
figs, cocoanuts, prunes and rsisins. at Central
Grocery FLETcHKR & DAvIDeK-
ID DIFF. saH
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
JOB 4PRINTING.


IN In about week you may look out for
strawberries.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

OSLr OSE FIFrH CASH Is required to be paid
down on the lots TO be sold this afternoon 1t
pobic auction By WILEY 4 Martin, auctioueers.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

elo per share only required time Of subscription
For maps circulars information, apply the Sec
Rotary OF he Company. al Indianspoli
aprxs. q kw -dfriksAt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
TO INDIANA MILITARY OFFICERS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF IsDIASAl
BuRKAu OF FINANCE ;
INDIANAPOLIS, June "a. 1864.

INDIANA OFFICERS, who have bsss OF ere ssrvi,xfn
the army, are nforp>1 that their 0rdnsnse Returns
w be made up and s>eaec 10 he proper Department
and eerneAes Of ae9uit.nce obtained re- c eAar2s.
~ applying 10 Mr. c. r. Rocker Chief Clerk state Ord
nance Department, ONCE stairs over vsens' hard
store, We. Il West Washington street Indianapolis
By making returns. above directed. ocsrs vill
only fees they vl be able settle With The
Government and draw their PAY from one to three
months earlier than the Business Is entrusted Clam
Agents
By order Of Govsrner nosso..
W d. THRILL,
s2s-du Financial os9ssaxy-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

~ See DR.. Vim Thomson's advertise msnf
'n the fourth page Of 10 day Is sper.
jan 25 tf.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15

~ Green currants for pies have been selling
Tor thirty cents quart. MO-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-15
Notice Of Copartnership.

gUvBE uBcer-igned have this day formed q eopsrner-
ii ship under the name Of Dunn q Ksrney TO carry
the business Of Gas Fitting Steam Fitting Plumb
ing business.
All work Gone by will be guaranteed and done .s
the lowest rates.
We ask the public TO give trial and solicit their
patronage.
J. c. DUNN.
JOHN KARSEY.