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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
Our Army COrrespondence--Th 9TH
Indiana i'm Western Virginia.


GREEN SPRING, Va, on THE OHIO X. R-,l -
sF ts December 9TH, 1861.
EDIroR SENTINEL: One week ago this morning
the 9TH regiment Indiana volunteers left Elk
Water camp for Romney, and yesterday evening
we stopped at this station which is sixteen miles
from Cumberland, Maryland, between that place
and the city of Baltimore. OF the particulars of
our trip to the railroad do not wish to write, for
the reason that no pen could do it justice, much
less mine. For three successive nights the men
of the regiment slept in the open air, with moth
ing but their blankets to protect them and moth
ing whatever to eat except such as fortune threw
in Their way, or more properly speaking, what
they could wiring from the hands of fortune after
running her down. The roads were so intolera-
blv bad that all were astonished at the seeming
innpossbisies which were overcome. 1t was no
uncommon occurrence TO see abandoned wagons
and dead horses living BY the road side, and the
only wonder is there were not great many more.
At'Beverly the tents and much other baggage
were left in order to further tighten the loads and
il was then only by doubling and trebling teams
they made out to reach Phillip. The remainder
Of the way was frozen and we got along very well.
One thing WAS however exceedingly gratifying,
and that was tho cheerfulness and vivacity of the
men, who all seemed to look at it more as
frolic than stern reality in which there was
nothing but the most arduous labor. But when
the sight of the railroad greeted their eyes, scr
rows sore feet and privations all alike were for
gotten and their JOY knew no bounds / acknowl-
edge if ever partook OF the joys others felt this
was one of the occasions. In fact to have not
done so would have been criminal
As we passed through sumo twelve or fifteen
IL. L.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
stnte convention.

There win be a full representation in the Sth
of January Democratic State Convention. The
Central Committees of the different counties have
issued calls for conventions to select delegates.
In addition to the calls which We have already
published, we notice the following: On the 18th
inst, Owen county; on the 2lst. Gibson and Black
ford; on the 9th, Vigo and Clark; ON the 2Sth,
Elkhart, Knox, Huntington, Wells and Davies,
and on January LIST, Adams. The delegates thus
far selected are among the ablest and best men oil
the party, and we can safely say that the Con-
vention will be the most imposing in character
and Importance ever assembled in the State.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
News from the indian Country.

W A. Bnrleigh. Esq, Indian Agent at YANG
ton Reserve DacOtah Territory nine hundred
miles up the Missouri from ST. Joseph, passed
over the Indiana Central Railway yesterday
morning en- route to Washington.
He brings tidings of peace and plenty from the
Yanctons, Siouxs and other neighboring tribes.
STRIKE THREE the great chief OF the Yanctons,
who has eight hundred powerful warriors, recently
visited the Pawnees and other tribes south of the
Missouri, assuring them that as long peaceable,
he would be friendly. but the moment they raised
am arm against the United States Government he
would meet them in deadly conflict.
Among other presents from the Indians, we
saw several pairs Of slippers made of white buck
skin. elegantly ornamented with porcupne quill
work, beautifully coIored. One pair for the
President-which perhaps made out doors
and pair for each member of his Cabinet; also,
fine Indian pipe for the entertainment of the
Hon. Secretary of State
The gent left Greenwood, his station, on the
ID inst, coming by stage TO ST. Joseph.
The Missouri was frozen eighteen inches deep,
;spd the thermometer on the 18th ult., was eight
degrees below zero.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

The most intelligent correspondents Of the
press residing in Washington, represent the Pres
ieent's views as being decided, and his position
on the question Of the proper way to conduct the
war as fixed and unalterable. We have, on the
authority of a correspondent, writing 70 New
York journal. the statement that "The President
is resolutely determined to veto any scheme what
ever, involving the emancipation o. negroes, in
such manner that they are turned loose upon
the Southern States on an equality with the white
occupiers Of the soil. he, on Saturday evening.
uttered the following words: Emancipation
would be equivalent to John Brown raid, on
gigantic scale. Our position is surrounded with
a sufficient number Of dangers already. Abolition
would throw against US, irevocably. the four
States of Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia and
Maryland, which it is costing the nation such
efforts to regain. We have our hands full as it
is, aud il there is to be any such suicidal legsla
ton, we might well cut loose at once. and be-
gin taking up the arteries to prevent our bleed
ing To DEATH Se.Isible.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18


The cost of the Chicago Platform to the coun-
try has no doubt been subject of consideration
with every citizen. 1t has already added several
hundred millions of dollars to the public debt
with the prospect of still further large increase;
it has arrayed one section of the country against
the other in gigantic and fierce sanguinary con
test, threatening permanent dissolution of the
Union; it has paralyzed industrial pursuits and
lessened the value of agricultural products il has
already sacrificed the lives of many of our best
citizens, aud it will sacrifice thousands more in
the effort to maintain the integrity of the Govern
ment; it has arrayed in deadly and unnatural
strife father against son and brother against
brother; il has excited anmssities which will ev er
prevent the restoration of that Union and loyal
sentiment which Il citizen should ever entertain
and private Improvements remarkable pros
perity which has characterized our national pro-
gress. and il has crested doubt as to the per-
manency Of popular Institutions and the capacity
of the people for self-govenment. And why
has this train Of evils been forced upon the coun-
try? What good was expected to be accom-
plished that would compensate for our present
and anticipated troublesf Nothing but an in
sane and impracticable attempt to make sub
jectiye equal TO a governing race-to elevate
the negro to the status, or equality, OF
the white man. If every negro slave in
the nation should to-day be made freemen, il
is altogether probable it would prove a curse to
them instead OF a blessing. But the sectional
hatred and luminosity which finds expression in
the Chicago Platform we presume will not be
satisfied until the whole country is impoverished
and burdened with a debt TO be handed down as
legacy to the generations who viii follow us and
as memento Of the folly and madness Of the
present. When the sober second thought Of the
people returns. the makers of the Chicago Plat
form viii be swept into oblivion by the resstles.
tide of healthy, but indignant pablo sentiment
Who can estimate the bitter cost Of the Chicago
Platform TO the people of this country coectiyel.
and individuality
S3-W H. Talbot, of Marion county. and N
L. Brett, Of Davies county, are spoken Of a.
Democratic candidates for Treasurer of State
We are not advised as to whether Mr.. Cunning
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
The Crftfenden Resolution voted
down in the House..

DOWN the Ehouses
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday
last Mr. HOLMAN of this State. submitted the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution and moved the
previous question:
WHEREAS, This House on the 22dof July hast,
by an almost unanimous vote, adopted the follow
ing resolution submitted by the Hon. J. j. Crit
tenden of Kentucky: frr
Resolued, By the House of Representatives of
the Congress Of the United States, that the pres
ent deplorable has been forced upon the
country by the Disunionists of the Southern
States now in revolt against the Constitutional
Government, and in arms around the capital,
that in this national emergency, Congress, ban
shing all feelings of mere passion or resentment.
will only recollect its duty to the whole country;
that this war is not waged upon our part in any
spirit of oppression, nor for any purpose of con-
quest or subjugation, nor for the purpose of over
throwing or interfering with the rights or estab-
shed institutions of the States but to defend and
maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and
to preserve the Union with its dignitics equality
and the rights of the several States unimpaired,
and that as soon these objects are accomplish
ed the war ought to cease; and,
WHEREAS, Since that time no event has occur
red to change the feelings of the Government;
therefore,
Resolved, That the principles above expressed
are solemly reaffirmed by this House. e.
Mr.. STEVENS moved that the resolution be laid
on the table. which was carried by a vote of II
ayes to IS nays. Our delegation stood as fol
lows-against HoLNAN's resolution, Messrs. COL
FAX, JULIAN, SHANKs and WHITE; for it, Messrs.
CRAvENs DUSN, HoLNAs, Law, MITCHELL and
PORTER Mr.. VOORHEES, absent. The Republ
cans claimed great conservatism for their party in
consequence of the almost unanimous vote for
CRITTESDEN resolution at the extra session of
Congress. We thought at the time that the vote
was hypocritical expression on the part of many
of the Republican members who voted for it, and
the vote upon the resolution of Mr.. Holman,
which simply affirmed the CRIrTESDEN resolu-
ton, demonstrates that such was the case. AS
the record now stands majority of the Republi-
can members say "that the wIr is waged upon
our part in spirit of oppression, for the purpose
of conquest and subugaton and for the purpose
of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or
established institutions of States-not to defend
and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution
or to preserve the Union with its dignities, equal
lily and the rights of the several States unim-
paired, and that the war ought not to cease unit
these objects are accomplished"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
[speeial Dlspaich % the CIncinnafi dazette. :
IxDfASAPoLIs, Dec. -

Gov. Morton has made an Arrangement with
Secretary Chase by which the amount due to In
diana for equipping volunteers viii be set-off
against the national tax due from Indiana. This
will save the State more than half million Of
dollars. aud make an extra session Of the Legs
latwe unnecessary, and prevent the leyying OF an
increased tax for lr62- 49,. - - -. +, i
This errangement'' Of Governor MoEros is in
violation of law, and Is breach Of good faith
toward fhe holders Of the war loan bonds. a
Law passed at the extra session of the Legislature
expressly provides that sii the reimbursements
from the Federal Government for Advances made
by the State for eqnipping volunteers should first
be applied in the purchase Of the war bonds, and
if those could not be obtained 20 an amount equal
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
The North Carolina COMMUNICATIVE
most impudent Humbug of the
whole War-InterestingA Account OF
the Manufacture of N Governor, VI.


most impudent Humbug of the
whole Notwithstanding Account Of
the Manufacture of N Governor, WI.
c., &C., &c.
Some time since, there appeared exclusively in
the New York Tribune resolutions purporting to
be passed by Convention of Unionists at Hat
teras Inlet, which Convention it was intimated,
largely represented the feelings of the population
in that State, it being attended by delegates from
forty-fye counties. These resolutions would
have given the greatest qualification to our North
ern people, if issued from the interior of the
State. and by the people at large, instead of be.
ing proclaimed from under the guns of the Fed
ersI forces at the Inlet
The New York Sun publishes private letter,
received in that city from trustworthy person
at the Inlet, which shows that the proceedings of
the Convention are not entitled to any respect
whatever, and the whole affair partakes very
much of the character of humbug. We repro
duce the letter SO that our readers may Judge as
to the extent and character of the Union senti-
ment in North Carolina. and the material which
composed the grand Union Convention in that
State:
CAMP Wool, HArTERAs, INLET, N. ca
November 80, 1861
AS for the Union Government in North Caro-
lima, l fear it is nothing but big farce. The
resolutions, which YOU no doubt have read in the
papers, began with something like this:
eve, the people of North Carolina &C., &c.
Now, the fact is, the whole Of the said people
amounted in all TO about one hundred and twenty
ignorant Hatteras fishers and voters, the rest be-
ing boys, women and children. This grand con-
vention, representing North Carolina, "free and
independent was addressed by Tribune re-
porter, (the only one here, believe Mr. Fos-
ter. now an Hon N O., and Gov Taylor Well.
the resolutions we're read by the Governor. and
the question of its adoption being put, no one
could, at first, be found to second il. Afterwards
the form of man said, 81 want 70 do what is
right; don't know what it means. but will
secondit" When the vote was put, the 'dele-
gates" looked one at the other, not knowing what
to do, but after the resolutions were read over
again, some one managed 10 gain courage enough
to vote. and all followed suit. So the Provisional
government was established. If this is not
"big thing" don't know what is On the 2sth
Mr.. Foster was elected to the United States Con-
gress from this District. taa
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

The atmosphere of Washington has decidedly
a modifying effect upon our distinguished Gov
ernor. When FRrxoxr issued his celebrated
proclamation His Excellency conceded Herewith,
and even went to st. Louis. at the invitation of
JESSIE to express his cordial approval of the then
Commander OF the Army of the West. Perhaps
he thought that General FRKxoSr reelected the
views of the President. but since the modifica-
ton Of the Pathfnder's proclamation and the
report of the Secretary of War, we find that
Governor MoRroS, unwilling to lose the conf
dence and good will of Honest Old ABE, follows
closely in his wake. The special Washington
dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette and CONNER
entertained by Chief Magistrate:
Governor Morton spoke for Indiana, which he
said had thirty thousand soldiers in the
field; and would give its last dollar and man to
restore the Union he had no doubt of our ulti-
mate triumph. The war on the part of the North
has thus far been maintained for the suppression
Of the rebellion and the restoration of the Union;
and he trusted for this purpose alone it would be
prosecuted We should use every means known
to civilized warfare, but do nothing which, from
the nature of the case, might make restoration
of the Union impossible.
In the main we agree most cordially with the
sentiments expressed By His Excellency, but it is
little singular that the Governor should remark
in Washington that Indiana e would give its last
dollar and man to restore the Union" yet in
Indiana, before he went to the national capital
he declared that the attempt to collect the direct
tax from the citizens of this State would excite
an opposition to the Government which would be
loud in his protestatIons of the patriotism of In
diana when abroad, but he places the State in a
position of disloyalty when at home.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

PRoBaBLE.--In remarking upon the strange
en- gerness Of certain politicians to arm the fugi-
tive slaves, when we can not yet get arms enough
for the white soldiers in the field, contemporary
says that only three objects can be had III view
enl;sted-contracts for more guns, and suflershps
to feed at Government expense the idle ''contra-
bapf" army--Cin. Press fat ~
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18
AboIItion Programme-

We refer the reader TO the interesting letter of
the Washington correspondent % the Chicago
Times, which viii be found in to-day's paper. de-
failing the programme Of the work which the
Abolition members Of Congress have laid out to
be accomplished this winter. 1t will be seen, 50
far as It is IN their power that it Is The liked pur
pose Of the radical Republicans 70 make the
emancipation Of the slaves he object Of the war.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-18

What the AtOlitiOsists ia Congress Expect 10 do,
and hoic they erpect 20 do it-1heir Combination
Against the President--ERlargemen of the
Hlinoie and Michigan CanaI-The State De
pertinent Ching up its Secrets--P Proposed Dis
ne'nberinenf Of The States Of Virginia aad Mary
land.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
KETTLE
A Labor of Years Reduced 10 Z.
Few Da -.

HAVING been induced by irequen, ~solicita.
IL ton, 10 make public the science of Kettle
Setting that practice, ! hereby give notice 10 all
persons desiring 10 acquire a knowledge of the
art, that l will give them instructions for the
Setting OF Kettles, for either wood or coal, on ap-
plication 10 me.
My system is based upon principles, the plan.
sibillty and correctness of which admit of no con-
tradiction, which are quickly and fully compre
hended, and therefore not liable to be easily Tor.
gotten.
have models for FIVE different constructions
of Kettles, and designs by which instruction is
made easy. and the art soon acquired. Copies
of designs or drawings are given 10 those'whom
| instruct. All those 10 whom / teach nv sys-
TEN, are also assisted by my services, if required.
Instructions are only given TO those who have
been three or four years at the business of Kettle
Setting, and are good workmen.
For further particulars, inquire, by letter or
otherwise, of the undersigned.
JOHN TOWNSEND.
Plsqnem,ne, Parish OF Bervile3 La Feb. 25. Is60.
Refer to-Dr. c. Clement, lberville.
" Louis Desobry, ST.,
Gervais Il Roman Scblaire,
" John Schlatre. g
Sylvan Marionneaux,
" Edward J. Gay.
Jas. c. Woods, West Baton Ronge.
Dan. H. Hickey, do
It. Thompson ]. Bird, East Baton Rouge.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

WEST BAroE RoUeE-This little par
lsh has already sent two companies to
the war. but is yet willing to contribute
more. She has some $50 voters left,
who are being formed into a regiment
for drill, under Col. w. B. Robertson.
Lieut.. Col 9. B. Trinidad and Major B.
X. Chinn, all Of whom have been COM
missioned to their respective stations
and entered actively upon their duties.
-Adreok.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

Mr.. SPAnRoweRAss's REsoLurloN.-Mr.
Sparrowgrass who joined the Home
Guard' at Yonkers, New York, and said
in q speech that "Tt is understood that
the Home Guard is not to go to the
wars, and not to leave Yonkers xrospf in
case of tauasion"
This is as good as the old story Of the
"Bungtown Riaemen," an Ohio military
company, whose bylaws consisted of
two sections, namely: .
Article lst.-This company shall be
known as the Bungtown Riaemen.
Art. 2nd.--ln case of war this COM
pany shall Immediately disband."
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22

A BRAVE LADY.-Accompanying the
Rome Light Guards, from Georgia, who
arrived at Lynchburg, Wednesday, was
the wife of the gallant Captain, who
had determined with her husband, to
whom she has been united in marriage
only a few weeks, all the dangers and
privations of the war. She was armed
70 the teeth, carrying in q belt around
her waist, a very formidable bowie-knife
and pistol, which she declared wonld be
used whenever occasion offered, and
that she felt herself able to use them
most effectively. Her husband, Capt.
Magruder, is a native of Virginia, and
is a cousin of e. !. 8. Bankhead Ma
gruder, of the Virginia Artillery ser
vice.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
Wa5stts & 5entimsr.
Published every Saturday by
W. p. BRADBURN,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

OLD ScorT AND On ABE BOTH SCARED
A correspondent of the Petersburg Ex.
press says:
A lady who. was in Washington last
week, FRIDAY, May 3D. says consider.
able excitement was caused there by a
rumor, which was iudustriously circu-
lated, to the effect that Gen. Beaure-
gard was near Alexandria. Old Scott
became suddenly FESTIVE, and so peev-
fsh that his aids whispered around he
was worse than a sore-headed bear.
Lincoln was much more frightened than
Scott, and had his Scotch plaid cloak
and military cap hunted and placed
within most convenient distance. |
trust that Gen. Beauregard may drive
the Goths and Vandals from the high
places of power before the 4th of July.
1t is very probable that Scott will be-
captured, as he is quite old, and equity
withal. Not 80 with Lincoln. He is in
good health, and l~ong-legged, and hav-
ing practiced running, will locomote at
a gait which no racer can equal. Who
ever witnesses the fight of Lincoln
from the Capital will be treated to u
specimen of tall running.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARSE OF Z. BATON RoUGE. Feb. /. 1861.
Be 1t remembered. That on this first day Of Feb.
ruary, 1861, before me the subscriber, a Justice
of the Peace in and for The parish aforesaid, per-
sonally appeared Vim. S. Pike, President, and
+. E. Hebert, Secretary of The Southern Mutual
Insurance Company, OF Baton Rouge, who being
duly sworn according 10 law DO depose and say
that the above accounts are just and true, and q
correct transcript from the books OF said Compa-
ny.
tSigned) WI. s. PIKE, President.
F. 4. HEBEKT, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Sc.
day Of February, 1861.
IS gnvdl p. A. WALKER,
Justice OF the Peace.
(Signed) p. A. WALKER,
Justice Of the Peace.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
NOTICE.

OFrIoE SOUTHERN Mutual INSURANCE. Col
Baton Rouge, Feb. 4,h, 1861.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors. held
thus day. It was Resolued, To pay ~r per cent in
teres, On the outstanding Scrip. e,sht per cent TO
Stockholders on premiums paid by them Tor the
year ending Isl February, 1881, and to declare a
dividend OF Gty per rent on the nett earned pre-
mIums Of the Company for the year ending 3lst
January, 1851. for which certificates will be is-
sued on and after the LIST day Of March next.
IL tcas further Resaeed, 70 redeem the outstand-
ing Scrip for the year 1855, on presentations at the
Office of the Company.
O.! The Stockholders are hereby notified that
an election for ten Directors and fifteen Trustees
to serve for the ensuing year, will be held at the
Office Of the Company, on Thursday, The 18th of
March. 1851.
mh3O r. y. HEBERT, Sec'y.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-22
IL
Improved StUbbIe Shaver.

A number OF the above important article, SO
n useful in facilitating the culture of the
sugar caue,-invented by J. ALLEN, and perfected
by he neutrality-suspicious. been manufactured and
is now on hand for sale in New Orleans by
GEO. W. SISE.R, corner ofCanp and Poydras,
Agent for the sale OF the machine in that city.
The undersigned has upwards of sersrsy cert.
fcates from The best planters in Louisiana, who
have witnessed The operations Of the Ssaab6lc
Shauer in various soils and there can be no
questions of the fact that it meets-snd Tally
meets-all the requirements and desideraiums
that could be needed or desired Cor performing
clearly. neatly aud perfectly the work ioT which
it was invented TO perform, and in which per-
formancs il does the labor Of at least fifteen hands
with the hoe! II will also shave FROM Is 10 so
acres without sharpening. The price asked for
them will be found to be surprisingly small con-
sidering the price paid for their manufacture.
Planters wanting the StuJ6le Shaur will please
address GEO W. SlSER. New Orleans or 10
oct 10 A. ST. DlZlER. Plsquemine:
Or 10 ]. McWILLIAMs.