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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

We publish this morning a Southern statement
{ the engagement at Bethel Il differs materi-
.ly from the official report of Gen BurLER, and
to be regarded as a somewhat exaggerated ae
punt of that unfortunate affair. We have no
1ubt that the loss of the Federal forces was much
,rger than is admitted by Gen. BUTLER. We
ave it from a reliable source that not less than
evenly six Union troops were killed upon the
cid, besides those who were MORALLY wounded.
his defeat. as notifying as it is, may be attend
I with beneficial results and prevent like con-
ngency in the future, if the Government is wise
lough to profit by the lesson. 1t shows the folly
fpIacing brave and gallant men under the charge
inexperienced officers. selected solely from Do
teal considerations. Its not only unwise, but
ruel, to put men under the control Of cross-road
Oliticians who have no other qualifications to
commend them. We have already too many
ich officers for the good of the service, and here
ster only men who have either experience Oh
ualities to commend them, should be placed II
csponsible positions. few more defeats like
iat 1t Bethel viii so far to demorIlize the army
nd deter men from engaging in the service
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
Correspondence of the N Y. Journal Of c. mmerce.
war Movements.

hAShiN0IoNs lue>uil June IL
1t has been asked by many during the last week
or two. whether our Government authOrities-the
Cabinet, &c.--were really as ignorant of. or blind
to the danger of this capital, are the Northern
belligerent newspapers. | am inclined to believe
from some very recent military movements, that
the Executive Government has at last got some
light the subject. Precautionary measures
have undoubtedly been at last taken, in view of
a possible and even probable attack upon this city
from the Maryland side, by the Confederate army
Oh the upper Potomac. l notice that troops are
sent forward to Chambersburg and frederick
The ferries where the Potomic can be crossed
above this have been occupied by considerable
bodies of our District troops.
The Confederate authorities are moving with
remarkable deliberations and perfect system in
their military operations, and it has become suii
GENTLY evident that they are about concentrating
a force OF sixty thousand men at within a day
two days' march of the NJ tnISsis junction,
from which point they now tire ten our lines on
the other side OF the Potomac. They are in no
hurry 10 make attack. and have, till within :,
day or two. IL is believed. confidently and hope
fully expected an attack upon their own lines
from our side. They will now await tie result
OF the Federal demonstration upon Harpe.is
Ferry, and the approach D. hot weather. They
also, 1t 5 sud, Ouiid some hopes upon the weIk-
ness OF the Federal forces, TINT may attend the
crisis OF tie ex iiraton OF the time OF three
months But prOhtng 10y any mistake or
misfortune the part OF the Federal Govern
meat anu its troops. they probably intend 10 bring
suddenly against line OF defense and this city,
a force OF sixty thousand men. They think, per
hsps. that by sucl a stroke they will end the
But that will be serious mistake They could
not long hold the city, and probably would not at
tempt to. They would bold it long enough Tor
their purpose. viz, to secure recognition Gov
eminent de tacto. In line there is prospect OF
some hard ii, htug here .bouts before September
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

Under the above head we have already pub
lshed number of extracts from Republican pa
pers in this State, showing what at least large
portion of the Republicans think this civil war is
for. We subOn few more to day.
The Boston Atlas and Bee. the leading Ad-
mnStration paper in New England, says:
The meaning OF this fight is the doom of slave
ry and the sooner the Government acts upon this
idea, the less will be the carnage!
The Hartford Press, the State organ of tire
Republicans in Connecticut, says:
1t is a mistake to say that the Confederate
States are in rebellion against the Government.
The slavery in them is in rebellion against Re-
publicanism; and ii is the slavery in them, and
not the States. that is to be subjugated
The New York Times, which is regarded as
the special organ Of Mr. SEWARD in New York,
makes the following pacific suggestions:
Like Popery, slavery is incompatible with the
spirit of the age, or, in other words, with liberty
and civilization. Their progress is ut an end. and
fate or Providence seems to have doomed them to
a speedy destruction by the folly of their deyo-
tees.
The Mineral Point wisconsin, Tribune. in
vites the loyal Union men of the South to this
entertainments:
Should they again desire the shield of the
wings OF the American eagle-the protection OF
the American hac--as have no doubt they
will before the close OF the war, the terms viii
be such as to settle forever the question OF Ameri
can slavery. The time lor compromise has
passed The .'irrepressbe conflict" will cease
to exist when the question OF negro slavery j:
settled, and not till then. On this point all now
agree; and the close of the present conflict will
fix the time TOR the emancipation of every slave
in the land.
Nv believe we but echo the sentiment of the
entire North and many loyal sons OF the South
when we say, make 10 compromise with the
traitors except at the end of hempen cord; settle
forever the question oil chattle slavery, and make
our nation nation of freedom"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
Important from Acknowledgements
Dead FEDERAL Troops.

We were shown this morning a letter from =
prominent merchant residing in Alexandra, in
which i; is stated that few nights since quite an
engagement took place at Springfield. a few miles
from the former place. in which large number
Of Federal troops were killed. OF those killed
and wounded forty eight we're brought in Alex.
lndria dead, and large number wounded.
Skirmishes of nightly occurrence in which
numbers OF Federal troops are killed and wound
ell bv the Virginia picket guards
The existing of affairs in Alexandria. and
the surrounding counties has already created "A
perfect exodus among the inhabitants Business
is entirely suspended. many of the merchants
having lett their stock under lock and key and
made their escape, to avoid maltredtment from
the troops.
Outrt.es of various kinds daily. C;ti-
ze,is, what few are lett, ere nsulted and ire
quenty assaulted: stores are broken open and
piiagel, and there is security for life or
property.
The troops make excursions into the country
for miles around. and appropriate anything they
can lay hinds upon, and in point OF fact the
whole surrounding country nov presents the ap
pearlbce of vast desert. beng stripped OF every
thing available.
The celebrated Z0uaves are in Their glory. and
three iourtis OF them are continually in 4 state
OF he tstiy intoxicition.
Great dissatisfaction exists among the troops,
and LARGE nubeFs are riie ,Or Il revolt baltimore
Republican.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
A Good Reply.
The New York Tribune thinks il strange that

The New York Tribune thinks it strange that
the New York Express, which used to be an ex-
treme Henry CLAY Wing, home-industry protec-
tive tariff Journal, should now be opposed to the
MORRILL, tariff. To this the Express makes the
following admirable reply:
Express learns; Tribune does not Express
before the e-.r of railroads and teie-raphs, was
for national bank; it is not now. When New
Orleans was thirty DAYS off from New York, a
bank necessary for the exchanges-but not
now, when only thirty minutes OFF. So in regard
to the tariff When there was not spindle in
lawrence or Lowell, or elsewhere, or when
these spintlics needed protection u live against
foreign sp.nd.es. Express was for pro,ection-but
now. that thee spindles can export 10 China or
Turkey, the East Indies even. Express Is
against protection and encouraging rivalry john
Bulls policy is oCr policy. lie demanded and
used manufacturing profession End navigation
laws AZ long rs il WAS Iachtib'e ard psid, and
When il WIS not. lie abiurcl them al. a The
Unitel States grows olde. and richer in manu-
features, the les need protection mi the more
foreign markets We live and learn Statesman
ship is cingng to the principle of thing. not the
thing itself. Dutch lagger WAS naval ehef
dGurre ia our grindfatlIe-'s days; steamer
now.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
Distribution "a tlse Laws.
OEYIcE OF InE SECRETARY 90 STATE
4 !.

AlilAHakoii-. Junc To- l,ol
| have this day, in compliance with joint ESQ
luton OF the General Assembly, at It's recent
special session, forwarded by mali to every Clerk
OF the Circuit Court ia the State. a stitched copy
of the laws OF the last suiar session OF said As
sembIy. requesting each Clerk TO file the same Ia
his office, note the in the order book OF his
court. and without delay, return to me his certf-
cate of the facts. Should any such Clerk not
receive said laws 10y due course OF mail, hope
he will inform me promptly OF such failure. that
| may forward another copy.
By an act OF SAID special session was directed
to have the laws OF the regular and special sessions
bound la the same volume The special session
laws are not printed and ready for the binder yet
and can not be for some weeks. but rs soon as
possible the printing and binding shall be done,
and the books distributed to the various counties
Editors will do Inc favor and relieve me of
much labor in wering heterogeneous, if they
will insert this in their various pare
W. A. PEELLE, Secretary of State.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

The Chicago Post, in announcing the appoint
ment by Gov. YATES of Hon. o II BRowxIxG,
of Quincy. to the seIt in the United States Sem
ate, made vacant by the death OF Judge DouG-
Las, says:
We regard this selection as an extremely happy
one. Mr.. Browning is an old resident of the
State, he has long been known widely as an able
lawyer and eloquent advocate. and though he has
never been much in political life, he will doubt.
less bring to the discharge of his new. high and
responsible duties, political learning and popular
aptitudes that will qualify him highly respect
able representative of Illinois in the councils of
the nation. There is this to be said further in his
fayor-he holds, and has ever held, conservative
views of the agitating questions that have within
the last few years been infused into the politics of
the country. He was formerly Wing; he has
never allowed any man to reckon him as an Abo
litionst
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
Tennessee, by the Sovereign Action
OF tne People. n Free. sovereign and
independents state.

No doubt exists thtt the people of Tennessee.
by the highest sOvere IN act OF her people. has
declared her Independence of the Federal Gov
eminent by a mos. overwhelming and decisive
majority. The Indications as Judged by the re-
turns received here that the majority will not
fall below 10000 or $4,000 Thus have the
Teanesseeans OF :he present generation proved
themselves worthy OF the h I'll renown OF their
patriotic ana heroic sires. The Hermitage Dis.
trict. the home of Andrew jackson. where his
remains repose to guard the sell from desecrJ-
ton, has given unanimous vote for separating
from the despOtism OF the Black Republicans
In some counties the vote is absolutely unan-
imous, while in Others it approaches so near to
unanmity that the small fraction, opposing indie
pendence is merely nominal
The journal III the pay of Lincoln, in the
North, have already raised the taise cry that mill
tary and mob desp0tism has carfied the election.
How little do they know of the people of any
portion of the South Tennessee wasa stauncIl
Unto State until Lincoln attempted TO Use bayo
nets to force the South into submission This it
that tire.l the souls of Tennesseeans and inn
PEELED them to rise up IN their strength and resist
the myrmidoms OF military power. who have
tr.'mpled down the Constitution ana converted
the once free Union into despOtiSm.
There never has been a falscr or baser charge
than this, which is the derHier resort OF bIle,l
consprators against the liberties and rights of the
Southern people Never was an election con
Quoted with stricter regard to the franchises of
all The New York World and other hired or
CANS OF Lincoln will have to resort to some other
excuse for sustaining the military usurpation
which threatens to reduce the States of the South
to colonial bondage. than that "welk invention,
that the people have been cOerced by "A minority
to carry out its will-N0shriHe Union.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
Missouri.

The telegraph reports that Gen. Lyons has ia
n possession of jefferson City, the Capital OF
issouri. Governor JACKSON having previously
tired to Bonneville 1t is impossible to divine
motives which influenced the action of the
overnOr of Missouri. The position he has as
med Is either unwise. foolish, or else he has
surances Of aid from the COnfeierstes to sustain
N. In few days we shall know whether such
the fact or not. We can hardly believe thai
ovsrnOr JACKSON would take the course he has
lless he had the promise Of help. He musthav'
lown in advance that Gen. LYONS would adop
e very measures he has taken to overcome thi
t of hostility to the General Government
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

CROPs IN CLARK CoUNTY-The Jacksonville
Democrat says that the prospect Tor immense
Weld of wheat, corn, oats, and in fact all crops
in that county, was never more hattering at this
season of the year In some parts of the county,
the rust has made its appearance on the blades of
the wheat. but has not yet affected the head, nor
is it apprehendei that any injury will be sustained
from it. The xheat appears to be filing up hand
somely- The eIrly potato rop is fine hey Ond all
precedent. and all vegetables are abundant. The
army worm has had its day, and it would seem
that its ravages were mostly confined to town
ship. II is believed there will also be an average
hay crop in the county, and the largest fruit crop
that has been raised in the county for a number
of years. Peaches and grapes appear to be very
abundant
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
a National Rank.

The Chicago Times says that "some of the
leading newspapers If the country are engaged in
an effort to resuscitate the national bank ques-
ton from the dust and oblivion of the past. The
constitutional objections which existed against it
in the davs Of Jackson are still in force. and the
present crisis in which bank securities have
proved so worthless. is hardly the time to recon-
mend the proposition to the public OF course
the effort will be to force it into the extra session
+ Congessin July, if possible This would he a
reat evil Political issues are not suspended
from change of opinions, but Tor the sake of the
harmony and efficiency of the nation To intro
duce them into Congress now would be in bad
taste and arouse unnecessary feeling.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

"a A good anecdote is told upon Lord Lyons
the English Minister resident in Washington.
Promenading with beautiful American woman
few evenings ago, at the reception Of one OF
the Cabinet Ministers, he remarked upon the
splendor of her dress, which a chaste blue
silk brilliantly spangled. "But / observe" he
said. '3hat you display thirty FIVE stars instead Of
thirty -four-one too many" '.Oh, no. my
Lord said the fair patriot the additional star
is Conada!"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

PowDIR Mill oS SlLvtR CEEIK-A large
powder mill has been established at Herrod's Mil
on Silver creek. about ten miles from Jefferson.
vile. by Messrs Miller & Stricken. The Jefer
sonville Demoerat Says that number of ex
pegienced workmen from Dupont's mills, in Della
Ware. have been engaged. and none but the best
article will he IN ,nuilctured The mill will he in
operation next week. when they will turn out 40O
pounds per day.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

The dispatches Of Saturday state that Fort
onrOe is invested by the Confederate forces
MS report needs confirmation. The dispatches
last night state that Gen. BUTEER has called
-I5.OO0 additional trOops
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
From the Lordon Globe.
Gathered Conditions Of Reunion,

Statesmen in Europe will probably form their
judgment from their own observation, and not
from the maniiestoes of either party ia a dispute
which has attained the dimensions of civil war.
a Union which requires 10 maintain ii the calling
out OF an hundred thousand volunteers and up.
w.srd-.ln increase OF some twenty thousand in
the regular army, and some eighteen thousand i'll
the nayy--can not but appear to most European
eyes an Union past pra wing or ighting for We
at all events well convinced that this Union
(as Mr. Seward terms il will not come out of
the conflict just as it goes into it. Ii that con-
hict is little exasperAted prOtracted, it
must draw much altered conditions of reunion
after IT, .
We do not think the present session of North
and South the result of any sort of miSunder-
standing, either Oil one size or the other But we
think it a very strange misunderstanding of the
real depth of Its source, which permits parties to it
to fancy for moment that the close of the strug-
gle can leave the organized ideas and interests
engaged where they stood at its opening.
From the London Times Of May "a.
We admit that the proceedings of the Conlel
crate States express nothing less than revolution.
We admit that the revolution has not been pro-
vokei. We Geplore the rupture. and we are dis
posed to lie ar, though on this point there can be
no certainty, that the results will be traught with
disaster But all this is beside the question. The
Soulherners have no real case against their
Northern brethren, but they have argument
against which the North will kick in vain. They
claim be the best judges of their own interests,
and they hold that their interests require indie
pendence. The North appeals to the sword, ex-
acty as We did Ii is confident also in its
strength and so were We. Whether the parallel
will continue to be traceable in the event of
the contest is question, which time alone can
determine.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19
fT-Ata prirate dinner recently given IN W.

sfs- At a private dinner recently given in Wash
inuton, General Scott il reported To have made
speech. the points" of which were that this war
i a war against brothers. and il was ms desire
that as little blood - possible should be she'd;
that in a few DAYS he should have under his d.
rect control over eighty thousand men, and the
divided force OF the rebels would be so hemmed
in that surrender would be inevitable and that in
ninety days the active contest would be ended .
and without a general battle between armies.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO GEN. JOSEPH LANE
Our Portland (Oregon) exchanges state that Gen.
Joseph Lane met, some time ago, with severe
accident, which. our latest advices would indicate,
may prove fatal. While out hunting near his res
idence in Douglas county, he shot himself, the
ball entering the lower part of the breast and
coming cut at the shoulder.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

~ The cause OF the resignation of Gen DIX,
Of New York is said to be that he reels the Gov
eminent las sighted him and his Safe Massa-
chuselts has sent five regiments into the he.d and
has been hOnorei with two NJ ,jOr Generals-But
Ter and Bank--both the juniors OF Gen ID 4.
while New York. which has seat forward an en-
tire corps de of thirty thousand men. has
vet To lie recognized by the appointment Of = SIN
gle United Siates Major General
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

JESSE ID. BRIGHT. - Hon. Schuyler Colfax
states in his paper that he met Mr.. Bright, when
recently in Washington, and inquired to his
position Mr.. Bright replied at once that when
Congress met. he should define his position, if
any one doubted it, and would be found, where
he supposed the State expected to find him, ear
nestly aud Enthusiastically on the side of his coui-
try. This will make the Indiana delegation a
unit in favor of upholding and sustaining the
Government Eransrille yonrRql
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

W Ex-Governor Stewart, of Missouri, has
bought and will edit the St Joseph's Journal, a
sound Union newspaper. Only short time since,
Gov Medary. of Kansas. resigned his Office 90
publish paper at Columbus. Ohio. called The
Crisis
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

YAyKEE WHIrEwAsB.-lake Jumps of good
quick lime, pour small quantity of hot water
upon it. mix it up with maekerei brine; put on
two coats. 1t is the cheapest and best ever dis
covered. Try il.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

eIs~ An eighty acre farm within 21s miles of
the city. with good orchard, small house, and is
well watered. for sale at very low figure. by
Dclzell a Smith, real es ate agents. Some i'm
proved city property tlken in part payment.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

u Another novelty in the way of destructive
machinery is a revolving fortress, invented by
Frenchman name'l Palb Ii is a round tower
surrounded by gallery. and regularly pierced for
Cannon, the motive power which regulates its
movements being steam. IL is to be cased in
cuirass of iron plates, and so managed that on the
first attempt at an escalade on the part of an
my, the tower begins to revolve with rapdity
which renders it inaccessible while, for the same
reason, the picking off of any of its defenders
by the truest rife becomes a matter of infinite
difficulty. Ii can be propelled, like any convey
ance moved by steam apparatus, from place to
place, with similar speed. Its base is thickly set
with pixies, which, once in rotation, would ami
hilate all who might approach. We should sup
pose the rotation would provequite as fatal to the
occupants.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

eB The month OF June mas long been noted
rs a great month Tor battles. Perhaps the year
1861 will beat out the precedent.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

eB- Charles Henry Fisher. Philadelphia
banker, has suspended. Liabilities about 81 Oo0.-
900.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

PROBABLE SUICIDE ~ DILLsBORoUGH.-We re
greet 10 learn that Nathaniel Smith attempted to
cOmmi; suicide Saturday morning last. He
obtained double barreled shot gun. and retiring
TO room attached 10 his residence. placed the
muzzle in his mouth, aud with his left hand dis
charged one Iarrei-the charge tearing of his
right cheek and breaking the jaw bone. he 10
nov tying Ia precarous condition with little
hores eBtertauet OF his recovery. Mr. Smith
WAS very e-timt5.e citizen, with gooo business
qualifications The almost total destruction Of
trade. consequent upon the present war, which
seriously aileclei him pecuniarliy, - supposed to
have been the cause OF this unfortunate affair
L0Wr,Bcs 6nTQ Regisfer
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-19

~ Prentice saysa promising young man m y
do very well perhaps paying one much better.