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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
Railroad Accidents.

Ear, Pa, Angus, PA collision occurred
between the passenger and freight trains on the
Oil Creek Railroad this morning; nine persons
killed and ten OF twelve wounded
The accident was caused by the engines of a
freight train running up on the main track and
got on the switch about the time the mail train
WAS due. The mail train. coming round the
curve, could not see the freight engine, and the
two came together with such force as to throw
the passengers from their seats, and reduce the
cars to total wreck
The following is a list OF the killed and woun
ded:
Killed. Liehtall. Belfast Vim. Baldwin,
Jr., East Cleveland; Edgar J Clough, Fredonis
One other man was killed. but his name is I'M
known
Wounded-Rsndolph Phillips Hastings, Os-
wego county. New York, leg broken: +. Joselyn,
Erie county, Pennsylvania leg broken; George
Cooley Casey, bruised Martin Dyer Gerry,
bruised badly One other man was bruised
badly and injured internally but refused to give
his name.
BosroN, August 81 An excursion train.
while returning last evening from pic nic at
Abingdon, on the Old Colony road came in col
lison with hand car. and the engine. tender,
baggage car. smoking Car and four passenger
cars wore thrown off the track three of the Is.
ter being cspszed down an embankment. The
cars contained nearly $50 passengers, including
MANY ladies'. Less than half dozen received
Injuries, none serious.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

INV oRLkASs. Ausrs, 23.-The Matamoras
RsncbeFo Of the 18th says: Numerous troops
and trains Of artillery continue 10 arrive at
Bro~nsville. The troeos are almost exclusively
negroes
Usder date OF The 2lst, the Esiafetle. a Freseh
organ s.ys: Bot two courses are len open: that
France should assume the protectorate OF Mex
ico IS Il admits an entire failure, snd declare u
one OF its provinces. their country must be
absorbed by u Mexican independence. Il says,
IL impossible
The news, as usual. ~ tina; the imperials have
been fighting CortiDas. resulting in frequent | N
perial disasters s
The recall OF the Papa Suncio By the Pope
has caused great sensation among the
elergynen, who are also openly opposed 10 the
Emperor
The Emperor has sent General AImaleger as
Minister TO Washington. and hopes sure recogni-
ton. ~
Threatening articles have appeared in French
papers. They say Gen. Sheridan Is marching
on the northern frontier.
A number Of bands of Idle Confederates are in
the City of Mexico, having lost all confidence in
MAMMALIAN
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
,s- No promotions were recorded at the Office

sS No promotions were recorded at the Office
OF the Adjutsnt General yesterday. IL is proba-
Ole that bat few more promotions will be made,
and those ieS confined TO persons who. by or
through some merit. should be advanced in mill
tarv grades. So silent aud so swift has been the
change from tho "pomp and circumstance OF glo-
rious var" to the of peaceful pursuits,
that We hardly recognize it, except IN the absence
OF the details OF bloody battles or movements Of
Armies. that We acre accustomed TO read in our
morning papers. Where, but a few mouths since.
every eide resounded with preparations for war.
and the sounds of strife and carnage came TO Us
on every wind, peace has extended her olive
wand. and her handmade. prosperity, gladdsns
shu eheers the desolate places until verify the
desert blossoms ss the rose. and the husband
man heart Is filled with ,hankluness IL is
uSe s some OF the ravages OF the great conflict
s'ii remain behind, and much around which the
'ene'aion And regard OF the people bad built
from tie all bat general wreck Win n,isssn,
strength. IL has been some Tine .incs 20 ,h-o,-
icled the rumors ''of unsuccessful Or spcees.frl
var, although oppression aud deceit lis con-
contains. are still pracuced Soon. We bons
receptions will be done Eway with nro,po,;o-s
AZ al end. Sad items under the head Of mill
iaTy' will be confined TO the ehronic'inr of the
holiday training Of harmless militia when
those bags OF elfimpOrtance under shoulder
straps shall have been prieked. and suddenly
collapse iuto obscuritv ss their conception and
growth has been swift IL rill be then that re
turning justice will liz aloft her scale and some
thing OF the old order Of things will again bless
the people. allay the turbulency OF faction. and
harmonIzs the disafeeted sprit-.
Let us pray
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

rhe Trial Of Captain Wersx
WASHINGTON. August 24-The Wertz' Com
mission assembled this morning
Mr.. Schode stated that as his associates for
the defense had retired, be was left alone to
manage the case, and therefore asked that there
be a postponement for eight days. in order that
he might become better acquainted with the sub
ject and prepare for the defense
Col. Chapman stated the reason why there
should be no further postponement, remarking
that the gentleman was already fully informed
of the theory of the prosecution.
Mr.. Schode then presented several pleas:
First-That the prisoner is entitled to bis dis
charge, in consequence of the promise of Cap
tain Noyes. Of the staff of Brevet Msjor General
Wilson. in command at Macon, that if he w ertz)
would accompany him to headquarters, for the
purpose of giving certain information be should
net be arrested or held "a prisoner. He accepted
the promise, and therefore claims to have been
held since in violation OF the pledge of his per
sonsl liberty
SecOnd-The prisoner denies The jurisdiction
ct the Court to try him on these charges and
specifications.
Third-The war il ended and civil law Iesor-
ed and there il no military law under which he
can be tried
Fourth-He moves To quash the charges and
specifications upon the ground of the vagueness
and indefniteuess concerning the time, place and
manner of the offences charged
The Court oveuuled the reques, tor postpone
n4ent
o. > Baker Esq volunteered for the defense,
and is therefore associated with Mr. Schode
The prisoner put in several pleas why he
should not be tried. denying the Jurisdiction of
the Court. and insisting that the charges ought
10 he qusshed.
Fii,h-Thst on the Dist of August. 1865, he
srraigned and put on trial on his plea not
guilty to these charges before Military Com
mission composed like this: that the Commission
was broken up without his agency or counsel
and adjourned without a record having been
once put in properly on these charges. The pris-
oner claims that he cannot be arrsigned again
as before. but is entitled to the benefit OF an &C
quttal.
Sxth-He claims that he should be discharged
because he was an officer in the so called South
ern Confederacy, and entitled to the terms
agreed to between Generals Sherman and J Ohm
ston, which were complied with BY him, and in
accordance with which he is ready to give his
obligation in writing not TO take up arms against
the Government.
After hearing the arguments of counsel on
both sides. the Court overruled the pleas of the
counsel for the prisoner. and proceeded with the
trial.
Several witnesses were examined, among the
rest, Colonel Gibbs who commanded the Fort
He testified that W eriz Rad exclusive control of
the prisoners
The Court adjourned
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
new YORK Market.

NKv foEK, August "a.
Cotton lower. al 44@45e for middling.
Flour ga Toe better; 81 50@7 s. foreXus state
50 5000 80 for superhne western; Sc IS
81 Az for common to medium extra
western; S. 5O49 10 for common to good ship
ping brands extra round hoop Ohio. and
81 25@ll 90 for trade hands, market closing
quiet.
Whisky firm. With . fair demand for wsstern
at 50 1902 20.
Wheat without decided changed: in good de-
mand; 81 52Ql 81 for Chicago spring. Al Al for
for inferior spring. 81 54@l 55c for Milwaukee
club, ST. 51@l s. for amber Milwaukee, 81 92Is
for winter red western, 81 10 for new amber and
81 l5@2 % far white western. Rye firm, &c.
Barley and barley malt nominal. Oats better At
62. Corn lie better at SO for unsound 94@g4isc
for sound mixed western. 1894 for high mike
nearly yellow, and 90ls@ 9l for western yellow.
Coffee firm; Bio 1874. Sugar steady: at
Il34@l61sc for Cuba Muscsvado. 10 for
Havana, and l39l41ac for Porto Rico Rice
dull
Molasse. dull at s0@9O
Wool dull.
Petroleum dull a, 3lc for crude, 52Is
for refined in bond, and s9@7l1 do free
Hops firm at l5@45c.
Pork in fair demand; $50 00432 IS for new
mess. closing ct S32 62laa cash; $29 00@30 so
-
prime mess, and $40 621s @27 20 for prime
mess Plain mess beef SIS 00@l2 90; extra
mess. $40 00@l4 90; beef hams quie.at 3O1Sc
Cut meats steady at l41a @I65ac for shoulders
and l9@23c for hams. Bacon dull; lie
for Cumberland cut; 1879 for long ribbed. and
l4@l454c for short ribbed
Lard steady at l9l4@245c.
Butter: 2l@29c for Ohio, and 30635c for
State, and steady. Cheese quiet at l0@l6c for
common to prime.
sKw YORK MONEY MARKET.
NV YoRK, August "a
Money easy at sat per cent. call loans.
Sterling exchange dull at l09@l09la for
first class bills.
American gold without decided change open
ing at 81 4334. advancing to 81 1875, and
closing at 81 431s
Government stocks without material change
LArER.-Gold closed at Gslsgher's Exchange
to night at 81 43l6
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

az rsrrGskrz.
iineinnaff Market

CzsoIssATI. August "a.
Flour hrm. bs. the demand was light and 10.
family and fancy 50 1910 so.
Wheat held firmly. bat the'prices asked beinr
above the views OF buyers. but little has beer
done. prime old red 10 held at 81 05d2 10. new
Irregular. Oats dub az 37939 for nes. oorn
6S96I and in light supply Rye advanced 70
81 %. and in good demand. Barley quiet
Whisky steady at 50 10, with some SALE .,
- 90.
Provisions quiet bat firm.
Mess pork S3O93l, the latter the rate asked.
irregular. no sales. and difficult 70 give quota
tons. owing to the frmness aud various views Of
holders.
Lard advanced to 23Jx, and firm
Sugar l49l7c1a Coffee 29@32l &C. Molasees
dull. Cheese advanced to l6@l1c. with a good
demand.
Butter 25@30e for fresh aud 1890 for fair.
Eggs dull at l5@l6c.
Gold 81 43Is.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
NOTICE.

EE- FOR MORE THAN rW ENTY YEARS
MATHEWS VENETIAN HAIR DYE has stood the test
of trial. and is constantly increasing in public favor.
THE VENETIAN HAIR DYE IS the best md cheapest
made. Its price is only 75 cents. and each bottle
tsas double the quantity OF dye I'm those usually sold
81
THISAAIR DYE is manufactured by a peculiar pro-
cess, which renders il infinitely superior any dye in
market. Being complete in one bottle, preparation
Is required. which greatly smplfes the application.
IN USING THIS DYE you avoid that RUSTY, DEAD sp-
pearsnce by which dyed hair and whskers readily
recognized when inferior article has been used, It
produces perfectly natural color Of any shade that is
desired from ricn brown 20 jet;y, lustrous black
that will not smut, crock, stain the clothing. Invest
Is cents and you will be convinced Sold by all Drug
ss;s and Fancy Goods Dealers.
A I. MATHEWS, Manufacturer.
DEMAsBARNES co. New York, Wholesale Agents.
myl0deod-ly
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
xew National Bank.

NV Yorx, August 24-The following
National Banks were anthorized August 22j:
1920. the FRS, National Bank of Independence.
Jackson county, No, Preston Roberts, President,
David Walden. Cashier, capital $50 100; 1921
Hungerford National Bank, Of Adams, Jefferson
county. y. Y. ). d Huugerford. President.
Geo W Bond Cashier, capital Sl25 900; This
bank takes the place OF me HuDgerford Bank ,t
Adams; Mr.. Hungerfosd Is a so President of the
Neooli. National Bank, Jackson. Michigan.
Henry A Hogden. President. Jno NJ Root,
Cashier, capital 100000: 1884, The National
Exchange Bank OF LAnsiugbcrg. n. Y X Hon
ison, Vice President, II. w. Aosass. Cashier,
capital 5000 600
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
Reports from Consuis Concerning IN q
Cholera.

WASHINGTON, August "a Information has
been received Of the State Department from the
Consul at Barcelona that up TO the lst OF August,
The date OF the writing OF the dispatch, the health
of Barcelona, and that of the Consular District.
was excellent, there being DO signs OF the ehol-
era. which was prevailing to some extent at
Anchona, Alexandra and elsewhere.
The Consul al Port Mahon, writing under date
of Angus, 9Th, reports that the authorities there
now enfors the mos, rigid quarantine regulations.
and that information had been received shat the
cholera is certainly advancing eastward
The accounts received at Port Mahon OF the
prevalence Of this disease at Anchola we're of
such as to create serious apprehensions. Much
alarm was felt in the Bsliaris Islands
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

~ Cavalry officers and cavslrymen who
have lost horses in the service can Obtain their
paw by applying at Blske's Military Agency
Oheers can have their pay accounts made out
With all stidavits complete. on the fairest terns
Oftice opposite MAJOR Dunn Mastering. and Dis
bursting Ofice. No - West Washington street
Sheets Building, neit 10 Masonic Hall pa
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

fsK NEw YOsK STORE This old-estsb-
lished retail dry goods house, the most exten-
sive 10 the State. and familiar as q household
word all over Indiana. still maintains its suprem-
scy. The throng ofcustomers which crowd il
daily is the best evidence that il is the place to
purchase choice goods at low prices There is
one feature in the Management of this establish
ment that is most commendsbe. All customers
are treated slke--there is only one price for ALL
We understand that Mr.. Hugh Glenn is on his
way from Europe, where he has been for several
months preparing for the fall trade. And, 10
make room for the new stock the goods on hand
have been marked down to the lowest limit, thus
offering great Inducements to the purchaser
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
Letter from Gen. J. r. Johnston.

BALTIMORE. August 81 The Fredericksburg
Va. Ledger, of Tuesday, publishes the follow
ing letter OF General Joseph + Johnston:
BUFFALO SPRINGS
MECKLESBvRG COUNTY, Va !
August 10. 1865
You ask nv views Of the future course and
future interests of the United States; the case is
80 plain that very little can be said or written
upon it, We of the South referred the question
at issue between the United States and the Cen
lederate States to the arbirameni Of the sword
the decision has been made. and il is against rs.
We must scquiesce in thai decision, accept il as
final. and recognize the fact that IfgDs lie again
one of the United States. Our duties coincide,
ard We shall consult the one and perform the
other, By doing all we can 20 promote the welfare
OF our neighbors, and to restore prosperity TO the
country. We should at once commence the du-
ties of peaceful citizens by entering upon the
same ussful pursuits, and at the polls votes
should be cast for conservative men, who under
stand and will maint sin the interests oil Virginia
az one of the United States
This s the course which have recommended
10 ell those with whom | have converted on the
subject, and that which have adopted for ms
self s. far a. practicable.
Very truly, yours,
Signed j. Z. JOHNSTON
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

eHTo night Complimentary Concert is given
10 Master Albert r. Parsons blythe musical talent
of this city. at Masonic Hall Prof Owen Ia
Director. The musical entertainments given by
our home talent this year have been largely pa
tronized. and have proved themselves deserving
Of the public. The entertainment of to night
promises 20 be equal to these given heretofore
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
Mississippi state convention.

INV ORLEANS. August - The Times Jack
son special saws: Al ordinance hss been passed
designating the first Monday IN October for the
election OF Coagressnen, Legislators and other
State officers A motion vas offered for al In
formal meeting OF the Convention. to memo
rialize the President 10 relation TO JEFF Davis
Gen. Clark was appointed Chairman
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
True Bills Found against TcCaus.
land and Others

NV YoKk, August pa Harrisburg dis
match states that true bils having been found
bv the grand jury of Franklin county against
McCau,land aud others. sho we're The immediate
instrrmeutaltes in the the burning Of Cham
bersburg aud The pilagng Of the border by the
rebels during the war: acquisitions have been
made upon Old Virginia. West Nirginia aud
MARYLAND Tor the rendition OF these prisoners TO
the custody Of the proper authorities for trial st
Chambersburg These men. il tried BY jury
OF LOYAL persons will have hsri road to travel
Governor Curtin has sent ont the officers to
take these men into custody
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
FOR SALE.
FARM FOR SALE

a fAhN oP es5 ACRES, FIVE MILES s0UTHwE>
a o. indianapolis. half a nile from q good gravel
Fosd' iv acres n good cultivation With two frame
e"e>~s heAfs Es~- Containing and Gel
lA And the other three rooms and cellar with sood oai
tnidiags Also geod orckaId and never failing stock
lar. inquire " Tor address
ELIZABETH b. cOSxARD
ssgs au Iaeisnspelis Ind.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

cH- Remember, the celebrated Necromaucer,
Houdin. Is to open at Masonic Hall. on Monday
night. September 4th, 1865. Houdn has a rep
utation of being one OF the most adept
in the black art. and his performances are said
to be wonderful. His celebrated daughter.
Cstharine, is With him.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

sE-The reception business is what vulgar
fellow would term PLAYED oct" At least,
there has been none for over a week. and there
is no telling when we may be trested TO another.
The stream of gratitude. that rushed forth with a
generous impetuosity at first from the yelling
hearts of those in authority il, using another
vulgar phrase. "dried up" and recuperating
process has to be gone through with after each
reception. We remember one where the chol
eric orator was said to have imbibed his inspira
ration from "john. but when inspiration comes
in such questionable shapes il generally results
in making an ass of the inspirted individual. as
was the on the occasion alluded TO. Once
OF twice week. during the entire sumner.
have these receptions taken place, and in the
general summing up Of the result Of good &C
complishsd TO the soldiers by the empty parade
OF aspiring individuals and frothy. hifslutin de
elamstion, write IL thus: OF
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETING A meeting
will be held in Spencer. Owen county. on Thurs
day, the 7th of September, for the purpose of
organizing Company TO construct railroad be
tween Vncennes and indianapolis. at which
citizens along the line OF road, aud Others inter
ested, are expected to he present As this will
be = most important road to this city. we hope
our business men and capitalists will attend it.
prepared to take stock necessary to secure the
organization. and complete the road. Unless
we get this road. Southwestern Indiana will be
cut of from Us, and that trade turned to Cincin-
natl III we expect TO build up Wholesale trade
here, and make this manufacturing point. this
important road must be secured Let all int
rested in the future of our city see 20 il that q
good delegation attend this meeting.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
U. s. $40 SIX PER CENT.
GOLD BEARING BONDS.

These BOras are now worth handsome premium, and
are exempt, As are al the Government Bonds. from
Sat, County and ksascipal fs>sssOa, srkicl adds
from oss 70 r~ per esnf pr 20 fl<sr rslss,
according to the rate levied upon other property The
ieterest payable senannually by eospons sftsched
each note which may be OF to any bank or
banker.
The Interest at 7.30 per cent.
amounts 10
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
Counterfeiting OF all the racttonaI
Currency.

NEw YoKk. August 24.-The Posts special
saws: 1t has been announced at the Treasury
Department that all the fractional currency of
all denominations has been counterfeited. except
the notes last printed. Il has alse been ascer-
tanned that the legal tender notes of almost every
denomination, which were printed in New York,
have been eounterfeted. 1t is denied at the De
partment that there are any counterfeits of the
currency of the National Banks.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

tE- The Peoples fine passenger steamer,
Governor q. r. Morton, will leave positively on
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. from the foot
Of Washington street.
Capt. Il NJ. SocwkLI, Commando.
WH BROTHERS, Clerk. 2l3
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

TEE HASLoxs ARE CoxIsG Cincinnati ami
Louisville have been profoundly excited for a
month with the miraculous achievements of the
Spauldng, Rogers and Hanon Combination
Troupes. whose announcement 10 appear here
next Monday appears in our amusement column.
They have been ecipsing all the popular enter
tsinments in Europe for the past ten years, and
are now pursuing uninterrupted career of
professional victories in the United States. For
two weeks their marvellous fests have been the
theme of the Cincinnati press. and it is said that
more visitors have hocked to Pixies Opers House,
where they gave their entertainments, than during
the same time previous since the House was
built. They bring with them portable theatre,
arranged expressly for the comfort Of the audi
and the proper presentation of these di.
plays.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25
The Monroe Doctrine.

NEW YORK, August 2i-The Commercially
Washington special says: A feeble attempt is
making here to renew the Monroe Doctrine on
account of the excitement over the quarrel be.
tween Spain and ST. Domingo. but can assure
you that there is not the slightest ground for
supposing that the Government will depart in
the least from the policy of non interference it
has adopted in regard to this and all similar
cases. s,-s4
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

tEA committee of the Portland City COur
eii are investigating the gas question. and have
come to the conclusion that the city can supply
itself at Al 50 per thousand feet. In Philsdei-
phia, after the Let Of October. the price will be
reduced to Consumers to 81 so or 81 10 per
thousand. Is there no remedy for Indianapolisf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-08-25

PoLIcE MATTERS Frank McNeeley was
drunk. NcNeeley came down with the requisite
s. and costs. after which he was discharged
from custody.
Charles Boyd and Thomas johnson were held
10 answer On the charge Of grand larceny, and in
default Of bail were remanded to Jail These are
the fellows who robbed the safe of the Bellefon
taine Railroad Company some time since They
have a thing term in the pcntentiary