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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
Prom the Mobile Advertiser Of May 0.
The blockade at Pensacola.

The steamer Henry Lewis touched the wharf
at HitchcOck's Press, at twenty minutes past
o'clock last evening, on her return from her I'M
successful attempt to enter Pensacola Bay
Through the politeness of Captain Winters and
his clerk, we enabled to lay before our read
ers the following extracts from the log of the
Lewis, the first portion of which we have
abridged
While rounding up to get under way, the
sloop Brooklyn came up, and hailng the officer
of the POwhatan, ordered him to make us follow
HIM (BroOklyn) down to the Sabine, about two
miles distant. Through some misunderstanding
the Dick Keys, having got under way. was on
her course for the bar, and not following, was
fired at across her bow, once by the Brooklyn and
once by the POwhatan. She then rounded to,
and boats crew of armed men put on
board her. We then followed the Brooklyn to
about 300 yards of the frigate Slbne, where we
were ordered to come to anchor. After about
twenty minutes, we're boarded by an officer,
who ordered us to drop down closer to her, which
We did, about forty yards from his guns, the KEYS
being a short distance astem and to leeward
of us.
"Afer coming to an anchor, we were boarded
by L:eat. Brown, the boarding officer of the fleet,
who asked for our papers, and on receiving them
indorSed on them a warning not to attempt the
entrance of the harbor again. for if taken in the
second attempt we would be sent North pris-
oners Of war, and the boat sold as a prize He
also ordered US to lay where till daylight,
when would receive further orders. We told
him we were not a fit boat to lay out in the swell,
which then all night; he answered that we
would have to do it, and that in the morning we
would be escorted well 10 the westward of the
harsor end allowed to proceed back to Mobile.
1--WE lay to all night under her, (lee) the boat
rolling and pitching good DEAL but making no
water. In the morning we were again boarded
and ordered to follow the Powhatan. We got
under way about seven O'Clock, and followed the
Powhatan to near lhe mouth of the Perdido,
where she stood off and on and ordered us to pro-
coed to Mobile. As We let her she had lowered
her boat and sent il after small schooner close
in shore near the Perdido.
The whole fleet observe the greatest caution
in regard to any boat approaching them. When
we first rounded 10 under the Powhatan the men
were all beat to quarters every ship in the
fleet the big guns shifted so as TO face us, and
the hammock MEETINGS thrown up; and at night
regular loOkouts were stationed in the tops to
guard against surprise.
The Lieutenant Brown mentioned in the above
extract is Lieutenant George Brown, of this city,
one of the most gallant and faithful officers in
the Navy
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
The Enfield and Mimic Rifles.

In these piping times of war;" we see a,great
deal in print and hear much nonsense talked
about the Enfield and Mimic rifles Ii is most
generally supposed that the Enfields and MINES
are peculiar rifles. the one French and the other
English. both invented by men whose names have
been given to these firearms The Enfield de-
rives its name from the place where it is made.
namely, the government armOry at Enfield Eng
land, and it is in most respects like the American
army rifle made at Springfield, Massachusetts.
The barrel of it is formed of the best charcoal
iron; its length is 80 inches; bore, $50 of inch
il has three grooves, l-l6 of an inch wide and
500th of an inch deep. The pitch of the grooves
is feet inches. y hollow conical ball, with n
plug of lockwood in the base, is used in this rifle
A graduated back sight, set for ranges 300
to 900 yards, is fixed on all the Entieds
The Mimic rifle derives its name from Lieut..
MIME, of the French infantry, who first applied
the hollow expanding bullet to the army rife, and
by whose exertions il first brought into actual
use. The French rifles have four grooves.
0,275S inches in width, .007S5 in depth, and one
turn in feet. The bullet is hollow and conical,
and weighs 494 grdins no wedge is now used.
Formerly elevatng sights were fixed oE all the
French army rifles, but these have been dispensed
with as to render the arms more simple The
back sight of the rifle is elevated at 7S of an inch
above tie barrel. A French soldier of the line
aims at the waistband of the foe and with his
fixed rife sight he is sure to strike him within or
at $50 yards distant. When firing at greater dis
lance he uses his thumb nail for a back sight by
placing il across the barrel. and by long practice
in juding of distances by the eve he obtains won
derful precision in his aim. The special corps of
Chasseurs and ZOuaves have elevating sights Oh
their rihes.-Scienfifc American
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
How will the War be settled,

The Louisville Democrat inquiries, "How will
The war be settled?" and remarks: Patriotic men
despair, for they see 10 CLEAN of light in the
midst of the gloom. Well, it's impossible 10
foresee. We may be assured that the men and
The parties that have made these difficulties will
never settle them and the first business is to set
all these men aside; clear them out of public
councils. The heart of the people is not in this
Sight; it is not their interest and it is repugnant to
every suggestion of reason and patriotism. When
ever our people are properly represented, the war
will cease, and this Union will be restored. 1t is
not easy to dispIace these miserable demagogues.
They have had fhe ear of the parties; they
have party organizations to prop them up. They
have systemitizel their deSltry, and their stand
ing now and hereafter depends on their success i'm
evil Like Satan, they are ready to excaim,
"sriI be thou my good" 1t is simply the question
whether they can destroy this Union, or the
Union destroy them The salvation of the
Union is the interest of the people North and
South. Shall the Union go down, OF the dema-
cogues go DOWN. Send other men to put in
councils, at least men who have not been parties
n this Disunion movement. There is no danger
in change; it's impossible to make matters
worse. It's simply impossible that any set
Of men can do worse than has been
DONE The ruling powers have been drift
ing on to this precipice for yeTs. The readers of
the Democrat have seen many a warning against
what was going on in the last few years. The
demagogues have only brought on the calamity
little sooner than we expected. We warn the
people now to elem out the Augean stable. We
say to the North. elect men who will serve the
Government; that is right, but beware of him
who is for blood and thunder, and conquest, and
subjugatiOn; who has set of crudties, that
lie calls principles, to support, Some peoples
consciences and principles are nuisances. and
platforms now are a curse. These pragmatical
bigots, who are always babbling about some mi
croscopic rights, have no business in the places
of statesmen. We suggest, in all Difference to our
Union friends South, to trust with Office only
those who intend to save this Government our
Fathers made, and have no ifs or butts about is,
who don't hold that God and man are to be gov
erned by their theory. Our Fathers, who made
this Government good and great as it has been,
didn't use microscopes to look at insects. They
vision to the future. They have gone to their
rest Their nantes have fallen somewhere;
can't they be found? Our politicians have not
had them. They must be elsewhere; hunt them
up"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
From 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May lS.-The State tobacco ware
house was visitel Yesterday by the United States
authorities. and considerable quantity of arms
and munitions of war taken thereirom.
The rifles taken Yesterday from the Central
Metropolitan Police Station, belonged to Henry
n. Hart, Colonel of the Constitutional Guards
have been sent to the Police Station for safe
keeping.
The city is now environed by line of military
posts, extending from the river below the arsenal
around the western outskirts to the river again
the north. The object of these pos:s is to pre-
vent hostile trooIs and munitions of war from
tering the city, to protect the public peace and
give complete security to every peaceful citizen.
The forces composing these encampments belong
to regiments under the command of Coils. Blair,
Boernsten and Sigel.
Twenty seven persons have died of wounds re-
ce;ved in the Camp Jackson affair, and eight in
the Walnut street collision.
A Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile Ad-
ucrtiser, says 600 troops from Georgia and Ala
bama, arrived there on the 18th, being the adj
vance guard of 1000 recently ordered to that
point They will increase Gen. Bragg's command
to about 10 600.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22

NJ TELEGRAFn-
New York Market.

NEw YoEx, Saturday, May IS.
Flour transactions only TO moderate extent and mostly
for common grades: heavy and declining. Sales o. $500
bbls. e. 95a5 l6 for snpcrne STATE IS 1905 IS for
extra State; ~ 955 10 for supcrfnc WESTERN IS l5e
50 for common medium extra western; s55od5 6 for
do inspected, closing with buyers AZ outside price
Canadian In good request without material change sales
Of 900 bbls a. Is l5e5 20 for common 20 choice.
Rye -four steady At - 1oe4.
WHISKY rus heasy; sales Of bhs lec Including
small parcelF - a shade under these figures
Good solid wheat Is in fair request for export At full
prices. while -..ze.Ind \ heaxs-~~<ass~--s
200 and -nIcr1or spring 81 CO.
ls 500 20 sound, fair 20 prime do. 81 l5al n.
g 600 b5sA milwaukee, Club at "a -
10 prime. l6o0 bush an6er at 81 "a; 500 bush red
state al z9al l-zeo0 bush. winter red Al
and 100 bush. white Kentucky At 81 7osl So
Rye quiet and steady AZ 81 d6sc.
Barley dull and heavy AT 55GG5c.
quiet and steady with fair demand Tor export and
home consumption sales Of 81 ZOO bush at old
mixed 81 Sc; do 81 COO; round gel
low COO; southern yellow 45a5oc.
Unsound western in moderate request AZ 30851c;
western and Canada 81 :. a53c.
pork dull and heavy; sales % 100 bbs n <ll
city mess IL 25elT 80; western do. sl3.
Prime beef dull and unchanged sales Of $50 bbs Al a.
a. country prime Is s7a6 Is; country ele8ll
unpacked mess ell 259ll 50; mess flmer, mess
beef quiet and nomnaly unchanged: beef hams nominal
sl3fl5. western cut meats heavy and dropping sales
Of go packages &C. for shoulders and = &c Tor hams
Lard dull and heavy; sales Il $50 bbls. AZ s9llc.
Butter selling slowly at loslec as to quality loisc
for Ohio. and lOSlec. for State.
Cheese dull; 3dsc. a 10 quality.
Raw sugar without material change In prices and an
better request; sales q ass hhds Cuba ~ 4c and
] 800 boxes Havana on private terms.
Mosses dull sales Of 50 hhds Cuba nuscovsdo at roc
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
riS~Oufri.

The st Louis Republican thus refers to the
recent proclamation of Gen. HARNEy and the
present condition of affairs in Missouri:
At all events, there can be no mistakiug the
import of his orders conveyed in courteous but
determined terms, and they may be summed in
few words: Gen Harncy's instructions command
him TO retain Missouri in her present and past
position of loyalty to the Union, and this he is
to do at the hazard of lighting up war all over
the State by marching his troops to put down
any organization which may be torturetl-as Camp
Jackson was-into hostility to the Federal Gov
eminent. 1t is no use to mince matters Gen.
sition where it may show itself, and the
significance of his manifesto is embraced in
this particular fact alone. St. Louis is over
awed by armed bands of men, eager for a
fray, and seeking the opportunity to glut their
vengeance upon those who, up to the present
time. were their neighbors and friends, but who
are no longer. The whole eastern front on
the Mississippi river is commanded i'm the same
way; and the Iowa and Kansas borders are. or
soon will be, equally well guarded. Gen. Har-
ney's manifesto is modest enough in not setting
forth with some particularly these facts, and the
advantages which they give him; but we are re-
strained by no such delicacy, and notify the peo-
pie of them that they may take warning The
State of Missouri is so enfladed and controlled
by the military forces levied by the United States
Government, that il would be verse than mad.
ness to think of opposing them with any expecta-
ton of success. SO much we have felt ourselves
bound to say by way of caution to the people of
Missouri
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
Geographic NrNs.
From Montgomery.

MoSTGoNlRY, May l7-Congress passed seve
raj bills to day, organizing patent Office regua-
tons, office regulating light houses, authorizing
the issue of fifty million bonds, payable ia twenty
years, interest not exceeding eight per cent, or in
lieu of bonds an issue of twenty millions treasury
notes in small sums, without interest.
Mr.. Schiltred of Texas, presented a memorial
from the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. Re
ferred to the Military Committee.
Mr.. Conrad presented petition from certain
New Orleans Railroad, also bill exempting from
duty the cars purchased by the New Orleans and
Carrol;on Company. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
A bill passed defining the limits of that part of
New Orleans which embrace all the waters, in
let and shores on both sides of the Mississippi
within the Parish of Orleans end that part of the
parish of Jefferson the right bank of the upper
line of the Destrihaus canal and the left bank to
Hemtsville, the port of Bayou and ST. Johns lake
port and port Ponchetrain to be abolished and
duties collected at New Orleans.
An act passed abolishing the minis at New Or
leans AMI Dahlonega after the LIST of June
Congress has been invited by the Alabama &
Florida Railroad to visit Pensacola. The invi-
tation was declined, but it is understood that
some members will 20.
McSTGoMERY, May lS.-Arkansas has been
admitted as one of the Confederate States. The
delegates present were r. W. johnson, A. Rust
~ ii. Garland, w. W. Watkins and II Z. Thorn
ason.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
From New York..

NEW York, May l9.-Eight cases Of military
cloth have been seized at Ellisville, from Balti-
more to Virginia.
Professor Mitchell offered his services to the
Government.
r. G.. Schenck, of Ohio, has been appointed
Major General.
A contract has been closed at Pittsburg for
a large amount of rifed cannon, shells. &c.
A gentleman just arrived reports everything
untouched at Mt. Vernon.
A letter received from the frigate Minnesota,
Hampton Roads, says she has already seized
three hundred thousand dollars worth OF ships
and tobacco, and is now anticipating that the
enemy will attempt to fortify several points; il
they do SO they shall attack them.
The Heraids special from Baltimore the 18th.
says the City Government arrested three men
concerned in the attack the Massachusetts
troops They have been indicted by the grand
jury, and are now on bail of FIVE hundred dollars
each.
1t is said the Government has measures on foot
which will result in brilliant triumph for the
United States at Harper's Ferry.
Torpedo and submarine batteries have been
sunk near Norfolk.
A Lynchburg paper of yesterday announced
the arrival of large body of troops fiom Arkan-
sas and Louisiana.
Beauregard was in Charleston.
The Heratds Washington dispatches OF the
18th say that the garrison at Fortress Monroe will
consist Of 5000, and the camp outside Of 90.
600, under Butler 1t is understood all forces
that will serve three years will be accepted. The
river Rappahannock has been blockaded, to pre-
vent supplies being sent to Virginians. bat
terry has been discovered at Matter Point, Va,
on the west side of the Potomac
The 7ribune's dispatches say that Richmond
will be early attacked.
Gen. Cooke has G, 900 well armed troops at Cul-
pepper, and 5000 more between there and Alex
andria. Military authorities consider il best to
march on Culpepper, thence to Charlottesville
and Lynchburg. Forces will also be sent by
Acquia creek; also a large force to Norfolk. thus
investing Richmond ON all sides. Probably the
first encounter will be at Cupepper.
The Times dispatches says tx Gov Wise is
dangerously ill.
The New York eighth regiment will be sworn
in for the war.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
The state Loan for war Purposes.

Reference to our columns will show the pro-
posed action of the loan Commissioners of the
State, lately appointed. H McCULLocH, ESQ.,
was compelled to decline serving, on account of
pressing official duties, and JESSE J. BRowN Esq,
of New Albany, is appointed in his place, who is
deemed well qualified 5000. 900 of the loan is
IN sums of $500, and opportunities will be given
% the citizens of the State to participate in the
purchase of the six per cent. bonds, which, from
he large income to arise from the revenue, to be
applied to repurchase the bonds by the State next
year and thereafter, until they all bought in,
viii keep them from being long in the hands of
he citizens. In these times of difficulty in making
Investments of money it is to be hoped many of
citizens will prepare themselves to take por-
ion Of these bonds.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
seward Charged with DupIicity.
The Nnn Ynrl- Tribune nf Eridn,r an,-a.

JEFF. Davis has sent to the Southern Congress
brief message, accompanying some documents
concerning the negotiations of the Southern Com
missioners with the United States Government
The message is chiefly occupied with audation of
Justice Campbell. who, while holding position
on the Supreme Bench of the United States, was
making-to use Davis word-"earnest efforts to
promote the successful issue of the mission in
trusted to the Commissioners" The letters of
the Judge 10 Mr.. Seward, inclosed i'm the message,
are interesting. In the longer one, it appears
that the Ex-Judge plainly charges the Secretary
of State with making specific promises and
pledges that Fort Sumter should be evacu-
ate1. He says that on one occasion, Mr.. Seward
read to him letter from Thurlow Weed and
afterward made distinct declaration that the
fort should be evacuated before a letter could
reach Mr.. Davis. OF course, this presents but
one side of the case, and the other view will
doubtless be presented by Mr.. Seward.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
Prom yyashiuxfou.

WASHINGTON, May 1s-Maj Mulligans Irish
brigade has been accepted for the war.
The Department daily receives bushels of let
tiers from applicants for places military and civil,
most of which ask for supplies. 1t is therefore
necessary to state that it is the nfcxbe rule that
letters relating to such subjects, though read and
filed. are not and can not be answered.
The long bridge connecting with the Virginia
shore was guarded last night by larger number
of effective troops than heretofore. An armed
vessel was in the vicinity. The measures were
precautionary in view of reports of design to ill.,
lure the bridge by the secessionists.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
From New York.

NV YoRK, May ls.-The Posts special says
negottions for the purchase of the steamship At
lantic for $35O,OOO were Immediately broken of,
on the Secretary of the Treasury ascertaining
that it had been offered for 500 900 less to the
Galloway line
Vanderbilt has rendered his three steamers at a
price to be fixed by the Government agent. If
that is declined he will give the Government the
Vanderbilt.
Within fortnight the Massachusetts, troops,
under General Butler, will have possession of
Gosport Navy Yard, or destroy it.
A dispatch to the Express states that rebels
fired on Federal troops, on Wycomico river,
when rescuing the light ship, which was returned
by the Federal troops by several volleys, after
which no rebels could be seen.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
From Cbamber.burr, Pa.

CHANBERsBuRG, May lS.-Heavy reinforce
ments are expected and all troops will then march
southwark.
De<erters from Virginia report a scarcity Of
percussion caps and other ammunition, and but i've
field pieces and a few old iron cannon Mt Harper
Ferry, and short of provisions. Col. jackson
commanded there.
Collector Mason, Baltimore secessionist, has
been removed.
Troops here are in daily expectation OF march
ing orders southwark. They will certainly occupy
Haserstown in few DAYS. Unionists are daily
arriving here, driven from Virginia. -
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22

FoRr KEARNEY, May lS.-The Pony Express
from San Francisco May 9Th passed to day. In
San Francisco the all engrossing topccontinued to
be the civil war. As each Pony arrives people
congregate by thousands to learn the news.
Sentiment is universal to sustain the Admins
tration.
Preparations were making for an immense
Union meeting OH the llth
The complete loyalty of California seems to be
beyond question.
special Congressional election will be held
on the 18th June.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22

The GROWTH OF THE UNITED STATES has been
about per cent. per annnm, while the increase of
the Mexican Mustang L;niment has been from
20 to 80 per cent, showing the estimation and
increasing popularity of this invaluable article.
1t has, no doubt, saved the country half million
year in horses and cattle alone; while for hu-
man ailments, such as bruises, stiff joints, rheu-
matsm, pains, cuts, burns, bites. caked breasts,
&c, it has no equal. Did you ever see il tried
without success upon either man OF beastf Il
should always be kept in every house and stable
Accidents will occur. Promptness is efficacy.
But be particular and buy of none but respecta-
BILE dealers. See that every wrapper bears the
signature of d. S. BARNES, Proprietor, and G. W.
WEsrBRooK, Chemist, and the precautionary
words Trade" Marx, !" in two Medallions of the
Federal Currency.
Sold at 25 cents. 50 cents and 81 per bottle, by
all respectable dealers throughout the habitable
globe. ID. S. BARNES &CO..
may2O-d1w2m New York.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
ANY Color but Red.

writer in the Chicago Journal warns the SOL
dlers against red caps He says:
Any color but red for soldier. No color
strikes the eye so quickly-nOne forms so good a
mark. My fhther-an old soldier-gave as his
experience than the destruction in battle fell
chiefly on those who wore the "re1." am a
novice in military matters, but this have learned
that the safest color is that which harmonzes best
with Natures chief color. green. But as green is
not the chief color in battle, it is not the most
suitable color for the soldiers. The color of
smoke is gray, and those dressed throughout in
this color can hardly be distinguished from
smoke. We published an article day or two
ago, in which it was shown that gray was much
the safest color
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-22
Governor Andrew Hits the Nail ON the
Head.

Gov. Andrew, in his message to the Massa-
chusetts Legislature, says:
This is no war of sections; no war OF the
North on the South; it is waged to avenge no
former wrongs, nor to perpetuate ancient griefs
or memories of conflict; but it is the struggle of
the people to vindicate their own rights. to retain
and inyigorate the institutions of their fathers the
majestic effort of national government to vim
dictate its power and execute its functions for the
welfare and happiness of the people, That
will do. That statement covers the whole
ground and we commend this fair, true and just
exposition of the objects of this all those
rabid and mischievous republican organs who
would distract the cOunsels of loyal men by
preaching a crusade of extermintion and confs
cation against the South. Governor Andrew has
been to Washington, and understands his case
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