Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-16
C,np Wu,rcnun Inlu 4 1916

When the Hon. ]. e. Marshall was at Indianapo-
lis, during the arrival of the troops previous TO their
march to the place of rendezvous, it was understood
If not by him, by others, s. that 60 to New
Albany, and manage it get the troops TO give
vote of ccnsure against Whitcomb, for that triH
beat him.
This plan leaked out while some of the companies
were yet at indianapolis. 1t was even acted on while
there. From the time State was called on for
troops TO the present tme the wouldbe leaders of the
Wing party have acted in a manner so disgraceful
to freemen, that this community must regard them as
more perniclous to the welfare of their country than
the pcrfdious Mexican himself. Honest Wings Of
pure patriotism to be found in the army assem-
bed here; and | say it TO their honor for those of
their wouldbe leaders, who are politicians Jy trade
have opposed the raising of troops in every form
Their press called it "an unhOly war;" and have
actually in effect taken sides with the armed hosts of
Mexico, until popular Indignation alone put the seal
on their lips. They knew that the question Of right,
of Justice, ruled in the bosom of Indiana, and that
therefore, If they could get the people to believe this
to be "an unhOly war;" it would be impossible to
raise an army to defend our country, object it
would seem OF first Importance TO them. But failing
IN thls they then commenced the fabrication and cir
cuation of every variety of falsehood against Gov
ernor Whtcom5, who was so merged in the raising of
troops for the defence Of his country and the honor
and dignity of his State, that he had time watch
these nSldous enemies And all this too for the pur-
pose Of reinstaiing themselves in Office that they
might have an opportunity of taxing the State with
other DeeP Digging" expenditures. They have in
pursuance of this plan hung the skirts of en-
canpment ever since their arrival here, filling up
their ranks with recruits Of kindred spirits. They
whisper into every thing that they think will
create dissension-such Well, boys, have you
got any money YETI" and on being answered in the
negative reply, "No, | guess you'll stay here till
dooms-day if you wait for that, for Whitcomb man
ages that" But when the boys got their $50, and
thus jingled the lie back into their very teeth, we
saw them sneak back from US, and heard no more of
| the money lie.
When our tents were flooded with rain, they came
up with much sympathy and said I" My poor fellow,
/ | pity you-it is a shame that Whitcomb will not
even let you have straw to keep you from sleeping in
the water, for | learn he will not" Now this dirty
lie contains two elements of meanness First it is
a sin against righteous God to tell such an I'M
founded and infamous lie; and second, it is I'M
warrantable presumption our intelligence, for
i scarcely boy there in the camp who did not
know that the Governor had nothing to do with the
furnishing of any thlng we being under the officers Of
the United States.
! The next rtSible move to get to BURN THE
GOVERNOR OF INDIANA IN EFFIGY and that too on the
encampment bearing his own name-a name given
in honor of him who had thrown aside every earthly
interest that he might minister to our comfort and
happiness ! But this foul plot failed Yes utterly
failed; and the only consolation lis arch planners
| celVed, was the indignant oath OF captain, thai
before such deed should be done, he would spill
the last drop of his own blood. So closed this me-
farious attempt
They making what l suppose to be their
last effort, and that is, to get every young man on
whose good disposition they so far impose as tC
make him believe their lies write letters back to
their friends censurng the Governor. How far they
will succeed in this, is problem for the future
These base political ugglers had not the patriotism
to expose their putrd TO the enemys battle
No; this they conceive too base work for any but
those of the lower grade
lam sick of detailing such infamous conduct, and
until | return from the service of my country may
hot write you again, unless some other subject
more directly connected with the war" But before
bidding Indiana adieu will PROFOUND question to be
answered by my fellow countrymen: What doom
should be given men, who, when their country is in
i the midst of war, far from saying" Here am l.
ready fight for freedoms ALTAR bend all their en-
erges to produce mutiny amongst who have obeyed
our countrys call, as did fathers in other and
gloomer days; who look upon every thing however
holy, as but put into their hands to elevate
them into office, though it be at the expense of their
own honor and to the disgrace of their own State!
i VOLUNTEER.