Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-03
The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A II

LotIsviLLE, February ,.
Msior General Bnrbridge and Col. Farleigh
retained this morning. the former resuIning his
command, and the latter, for the present. his DO
sition as comnaudsnt of this post
The Nashville Union of yesterday says rella
bic intelligence reports that Dick I%aylor's, late
Hoods, army. is rapidly disbanding. -DeserteIs
= hundreds are coming into our limos
New York, February =.
The excitement still CONTINUES concerning the
peace rumors.
The World thinks JED Davis is fully aware Of
the fact that the north would accept twenty years
OF war rSher than surrender the union. The
fact that be sends commissioners is evidence that
OF some terms or other he is ready to consent 10
the reconstruction OF the union. -
The Tribune thinks il beat to saw nothing on
the subject, but leave the president entirely un-
embarrassed in his action
The Herald repeats its statement of yesierday y,
and hopes cur government will continue its pre-
partitions for vigorous war.
BALTIMORE, February =.
A dispatch from Annapolis says: President
Lincoln accompanied by only a servant, arrived
here, and left AZ l o'clock for Fortress Monroe.
NKw YORK. February q.
The T<iouue's Washington special of to day
SAYS: There are powerful officers of the govern
ment and powerful men in both branches of con
gress who are impatient Of a whole olive branch
business. When peace on any other terms than
submission becomes q cabinet question, il il we'll
known that a sharp discussion will instantly take
place.
The Times Washington special says: The
committee on commerce has continued the ex
animation OF the gentlemen who held permits 10
trade in cotton IL appears that these permits
have been obtained from persons connected with
the treasury department. The witnesses in most
cases refused 10 tell where OF why they obtained
permits
The same special predicts that the Niagara
canal and the Illinois ship canal have no chance
to pass the Senate this session.
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 30th saws:
We think il certain that Gen. Breckenridge has
been appointed secretary Of war. though his ep
pointmens has not vet been presented 10 the Sen
ate for approval.
1t is said tina, K. Bruce. Of Kentucky, is to be
commissary general.
Should congress, as il probably will, pass a
law to give the value OF all property taken Tor
the government, the labors Of the commissary
will be decreased. and there will be no necessity
for impressments.
The House finance committee are now perfect
iug a Sweeping tax bill, which will be ready to
take the redundancy OF currency that would 9TH
erwiseb be made by the immense sums djfused by
the government. Is pays the market price for
property taken for pabiic use.
The tax bill raises seven hundred millions Of
dollars, and a discount of - pes cent. i 70 be
allowed for prompt payment
The Dispatch mentions the arrival of Senator
Foote north OF the Potomac and says Let Us
hope Foote will go to England. The United
States is no place for emigsanis there the
confeierstes be will find broken hearted but he
will find exiles in Great Britain who will like to
hear news from their dear friends. He can give
them the latest advices upon one point which
virtually touches their sensitive natures.
The SAM paper mentions Mr.. Singleton's Wis
il TO Libby prison, who expressed himself pleased
with It's condition, aud mentions the arrival OF a
large lot Of blankets and boxes for federal pri-
oners
The Richmond Examiner saws TIE House OF
Representative. passed Senate bill TO provide for
the employment of free negroes and slaves 10
work on Notifications, kc and it Is understood
the nomination of Gen. Lee TO fil the newly
created Office OF commsnder-iR chief will De sent
TO the Senate to day.
No steps have been taken oy the president with
reference 10 the resolution recommending the re
instaiement OF Gen. johnson.
The Sentinel hss a long article on the attitude
! % the north and south towsrd England ana
France. and looks for trouble between the Upi-
tel States aud France on the Mexican question.
aud thinks il will bring about peace between the
north and south Ii closes by nrgiag its people
10 stand firm a few months lon ger and assure.
them Of triumph.
Foote's letter TO the speaker Of the rebel house
OF representatives announces biz mission 81 be
one Of ueace No one but himself is responsible
/ for l..
Hardes telegraphed TO the enemy across at
; Springfield on lbe night OF the Goth and moved
l northwsrd in two columns on the 9Th.
The Goidsboro Journal says that beyond the
garrison at. Fort Fisher. and q few troops and
vessels, there are no Yankees below WlmiDg-
toe.