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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
The south.

We conversed on last evening with one of the
most sensible men in the State, just returned
from the South, where he went two weeks since,
to see for himself what was to be SEEM He SAYS
the wheat crop, which is more than three times
large ever before raised. has been harvested.
That the corn is made and safe, in the proportion
He says, all persons there say they can live ON
corn and wheat. The potatoes, he says are even
better. The feeling he represents to be unani-
nous; that the Confederate Government can get
all any man raises upon their certificates; that
he did not pass through town where he did not
find soldiers passing and drilling. He believes
there will not be piece of silver, from a spoon
to pitcher, or a ring, breastpin or bracelet
which will not be given to their Government and
coined. The women and boys from ten years old
up, are learning to shoot.
This gentleman has been q member Of our
Legislature, is worth at least 5000 900, and has
been a most decided opponent of the Democratic
party through life, and until very recently a
strong Union man. The day is breaking-Ler
Sfosesmun.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
Juggling of Politicians With Epau.
let's.

Remarkpg upon an article of the New York
Commercial Advertiser, condemning the unhand-
some treatment OF Gen. DIX, by the War Depart
ment, the Albany Argus says:
Gen. Dix entered the army of the United
States in 1872 and left it after about ten years of
service. He was afterwards, for about three
years, Adjutant General in the State of New
York. He has, therefore, no triiing military ex
periencc- Possibly this is regarded as a dsquali-
fcaton.
The public, however, who see Wool in retire
ment, Cadwallader superseded, Harvey dismissed
from command, and Patterson censurcd. will as
cribe to personal motives and political jealousies
tic otherwise nexplicable movements at Wash
ington.
The hangers on about the War Department
seem to treat the m litter Of offering and leading
the army as one of secondary importance. 1t was
not bad suggestion of "musket toter,'' some
days ago, that these politician generals, or would
be generals, all be given the highest rank, title,
pay and quantity of ' fuss and feathers" all be
mustered into one regiment, and the command
be given to private OF the regular army, with
instructions TO take his forces where there could
not be n possible doubt of all hands diving
gloriously. BY this means they could all get
titles epauletts. pay. and the country be most
effectively served. Ii would he an immense saw
ing of life and credit; but where's your private
who would take command of such an awkward
squad?"-Sprinqfeld ms Register.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.
Adjutant Gen. Ind. Vol. NJ


CoLoxELs OF INDIANA REGiNESTs.-A CORES
pondcnt for the papers, writing from Washington
City, holds forth with regard to the distinguished
Colonies of Indiana regiments now in the field
and preparing for the field. He denies that the
President has appointed Messrs. Meredith and
others to these important military offices. He
says these gentlemen no doubt aspire to the po-
sitions indicated, and may perhaps attain them
but whether they do or not, will depend entirely
upon Governor Morton or the live officers of the
regiments. Probably some individuals, we infer
from this, who have been figuring prominently
before the public as military men. may have
hereafter to subside-Governor Morton, his Elk
cellency, the President Of the United States and
the rank and file of their regiments respectively
giving them the cold shoulder. We have every
confidence in the action of the authorities named
In the premises.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
The New Army Appointments.

Gen. Scott expresses himself as well pleased
with the army appointments. He said yesterday
that much to select efficient officers had been
manifested 1t not generally known that when
the Presidents proclamation for the new army
was issued, that Commission, consisting of Gen.
Mcdowell, Col. Franklin and Col. Meigs, was APP
pointed to suggest plan for the organization OF
the new regiments. This Commission reported
that half of the officers should be taken from the
regular army and half from army civilians. This
plan was approved by the President, Gen. Scott,
and the Secretary of War, who has carried it into
execution. Mr.. Cameron also took an additional
number from the old army.
The remaining Second Lieutenants, a few of
whom only have as yet been appointed, will be
chosen from among the meritorious non commits
stoned officers and privates at present in the
vice. This course will be eminently satisfactory,
as it will serve to make the new regiments equal
in every respect, if not superior. to the old.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
WEEKLY SENTINEL


A note to D'AGUILAR's translation of NAPo-
Icons "Maxinis of War" runs as follows. Il
contains lesson that is pertinent to the present
time: "Itwas a saying of Marshal YILLARs," Eve
quote the note,) chat, when war is decided on,
il is necessary 90 have exact information of the
number of troops the enemy can bring into the
field, since il is impossible to lay down any solid
plan Of offensive or defensive operations without
an accurate knowledge of what you have to eI-
pect and fear. When the first shot is fred,
observes Marshal VILLAINS, mo one can calculate
what will be the issue Of the war. 1t is, there
fore, Of vast importance to reflect maturely be-
fore we begin it, When once, however, this
Is decided, the Marshal observes that the boldest
and most extended plans are generally the wisest
and the most successful. When we are de-
termined upon war he adds, we should carry
il on vigorously and without trihing.'"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
ssHemember Buena vista :,

Some over jealous aud indiscreet Indianans
are using this watchword to the dscredt Of the
State, or TO the gallant sons of Indiana who were
engaged in the memorable battle of Buena Vista
1t is libel upon the courage and soldiery bear
ing of the Mexican volunteers to even intimate
that any necessity EXISTS for the volunteers from
this State in the present war to indicate the
bravery Of our troops, or to wipe out any stain
upon their honor in that war. BY an unfortunate
blunder in the orders of the Colonel of the Sec
ond Indiana Regiment at the battle of Buena
Vista. the regiment retreated in good
order as they were directed, instead of only
falling back as il was intended they should. 1t
an ill-timed error, but one for which the men
were in no wise responsible. 1t was their duty
to obey the orders of their officers. But the
bravery of the Indiana troops was fully vindi-
BowLEs, by valiant deeds, showed that he was
not lacking in personal courage. One company
under the command of Capt KIxBALL, now
Colonel Of the Fourteenth Regiment of Indiana
Volunteers, rallied and attached themselves to
the Mississipp regiment In his official report,
especially, and commended it in the highest
terms, both officers and men, for its
bravery, gallantry and the important services
it rendered. Under such circumstances, il i'll
becomes any citizen of Indiana to cast
any reflections upon the troops from this State
who were engaged in the Mexican War; The
services they rendered during that contest will
compare favorably with those from any State of
the Union. And more than this, they committed
no act at Buena Vista which needs vindcation
at the present time We protest against any
reference to the Mexican campaign which will
discredit the Indiana troops who were engaged
in it, AS well might we reflect upon the gal
lantry of the Ohio troops at the late disaster at
Vienna, on account of the incompetency and i'm
prudence Of their commander II Is an unwar-
rantable assumption. for Indianian at least, to
refer reproachfuly to the conduct of our troops in
Mexico. And when we hear or read the watchword
Remember Buena Vista" from a citizen of this
State we feel though ii will be regarded abroad as
confirmation, AN acknowledgment, of the truth of
the charge that our troops displayed cowardice in
that engagement. That Islander was put at rest
long ago by the most unquestioned evidence, and
we regret 10 see any Indianian revive it, no mat
ter what the motive may be. The troops of In
diana have always displayed gallantry and nerve,
qualities they will hereafter exhibit in high de
gree whenever and wherever their services are
demanded
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
Cheering Prospects for our Farmers.

Private letters received in this city from St.
Petersburg announce that the wheat crop through
out Russia is likely to fall very short this year.
The excitement created among the serfs by the
emancipation measures of the Government, and
the difficulty of getting them to work. are as
signed as the causes Those countries, therefore.
which depend upon Russia and the United States
to make up the deficiencies in their owh crops
are likely to be thrown almost exclusively on our
aid
Notwithstanding Tint the dullness which pre-
vailed at the last advices in the English mar
ket would imply confidence in the prospects of
the next harvest. the facts scarcely warrant that
conclusion. Wheat, owing to the GOODNESS of the
carly part OF the season. has been Unusually back
ward, and it wore. until within the last month.
that yellow hue which causes so much anxiety to
the farmer A few weeks of genial weather have
of coarse effected a considerable alteration in its
appearance; but we question much, from the
counts that reach us, if the English crop will be
average one. In the northern and midland coun-
ties il may prove so; but in the western counties
so decided has been the failure that large breadths
of the young plant have been plowed up and other
things sown in its place.
In France the crops have been seriously injured
by the severe frosts of the winter and the spring
drought. 1t is now conceded that they will fall
considerably below the average, and accordingly
extensive orders have been given for the purchase
of foreign wheat. The shipments to England
from the Baltic ports for the last month or two
have been of very inferior quality, and the
quantity also shows a great falling Off To this
country, therefore, both England and France will
have to look for the greater proportion of the
breadstuffs they will consume until the harvest of
1862 comes to their relief. Happily, We are in a
position supply them to any extent. AS if to
compensate for the political msfortunes by which
We have been visited Providence has been more
than usually bountful to our farmers this year
The crops all through the West and North west
are magnificent, and the yield generally will be
the largest and finest ever known.
As set off to the loss of their Southern GUS
toners, the Western farmers will find in the in
creased demand from abroad ready market for
their surplus grain. The quantities already pre-
pairing for shipment at our Northern ports are re
ported to be unusually large, and there is every
probability that they will continue so for many
months to come. The effect of this will of
course be to prevent any check to the influx Of
specie. which is such an anomalous feature of our
present condition. and to alleviate much of the
distress and suffering which are the usual CONGO
infants of warn Y Herald
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

present FOR GOVERNOR MoRroS.-Colonel
Holloway, of the Governors private force. show
ed us yesterday, while we were stopping in the
Capitol, present of a gun sent to Governor
Morton, from Canada. The piece probably
worth dollar and seventy FIVE cents, buths Ex-
cellency's Colonel complained tc us that he had
paid nine dollars and sixty three cents express
charges npon il. This war, at this rate, will
break Governor Morton up.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

The CRors.-We learn from gentleman who
in the last few days has visited different sections
of the country, that the prospect for bountiful
crops was never better. The wheat has been
somewhat injured by chess. but there will be a
fair crop. Rye and oats look well. while the
growth of corn is unprecedented We hear but
little of the ravages Of the army worm, and think
there has been little damage done by it.-Lafay
cite Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

change for specie and 10 public creditors, OF
Treasury notes, not receivable for public dues,
but bearing a handsome interest," and convertible
into Government per cent. stock at the option
OF the holder. 4th. IL necessary TO sustain the
foregoing issues, or to increase further the re-
sources of the Treasury, a resort to direct taxa
ton through the present machinery Of State Gov
ernment.-N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
General Orders No. 3.--Indiana State

ADJurAST GENERALS OFFIcE, INDIANA MnIrIA,l
Indianapolis, June 10, 1861.
The following named persons have been COM
missoned, of the grades designated, in the forces
mustered into the service of the State of Indiana,
for one year, under the six regiment bill. They
will rank in each grade in the order annexed in
figures, and will be obeyel and respected accord
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

sEWe learn from source not likely 10 Be
misnformed that Mr. James T. Harvey has NOT
been recalled from the Portuguese mission. al
though there is ample and UNREASONABLE evil
dence Of his completely with the traitors Of South
Carolina IL any uncharitable person should
suppose that Harvey has some strong though
mysterious bold. not upon the Secretary Of State,
but on prominent friends Of HE. deeply interested
in contracts. and that the President Is not aware
Of the facts. il would be difficult 20 deny that ap-
pearances were in favor Of their hypotbesis-N
Y Tribune
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

A Coon PKoPosIrIoS.-The Cincinnati Com
mereiei publishes suggestion that the war be
decided BY combat between two picked men on
each side IL names the champions General
Pillow (who dug the ditch armed with n spade,
and Gen. Price (who had the diarrhGa at Boon
vilIe,) armed with bottle of peppermint, for the
South, and on the side of the Union, General
Price and Gen. Schenck. IL suggests that the
seconds should be Floyd the abstractionist, and
Caleb Smith, the present Secretary Of the In
terror.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

Thought is the father of words but many
great and noble thought dies childlsss.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
General Orders No. II..VOluntecrs for
limited States Service.

ApJrTAST GESxRAL's OFr1cE, INDIANA MILITIA,
indianapolis, June =, 1851.
The persons named below have been commits
stoned officers, to rank as designated by the
figures opposite their names, respectively, in the
brigade of FIVE regiments of volunteer infantry
accepted from this State, for the United States
service, under the call for volunteers. dated May
4th. 1861. Their relative rank, in each grade. is
determined by the order of precedence annexed,
and they will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26

We are privileged to copy the following letter
from Lieutenant Colonel McGinnis, of the 18th
: Indiana Rauiment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12

If anybody doubts that our ladies are no
patriotic and self sacrificing, let him protruG
himself into one of the large empty stores III
der the Spotswood Hotel any tims between til
hours of eight A. NJ. and SIX P. M, and l.,
will see sight that will make his heart bea
a tattoo against his masculine ribs. Abou
thirty of the prettiest young ladies in RicE
mond, attaches of the Monumental Epscopa
Church, are there engaged in the nanufactur.
OF shirts, panta!oons, hayelocks and 9th.
garments necessary to the comfort of OF,
brave volunteers, forming as sweet q bouqu,
Of loneliness aud patriotism as was eve
gathered from the garden of Nature. 1t make
mans heart go "thump -thump' agains
his stomach just TO 60 by the door. For til
youngsters, NO admittance except on busl
ness Old fellows will please keep on til
other side Of the street. There is not a flow.
in the flock who don't deserve the sweetes
kind Of an e-e- p-se- weeptee-e-e-e-e inde6
nitely drawn out.
P. S.-For the benefit Of the uninitiated, W
would observe that the above is the Hottentof
for "kiss."
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Gen. Bsauregard,

Mr.. RUSSELL, the distinguished correspon =
dent Of the London Times, in his letter to
nat journal, written from Charleston, S. c.,
april 2lst, thus describes his introduction to
rem BEAuREGARD:
"1n another moment we were ushered into
a smaller room, and were presented to the
Ieneral, who was also seated at his desk
Il ny one accustomed 10 soldiers can rcaGliy
detect the real article from the counterfeit;
Fnd when General Beauregard stood up 70
welcome us, IL WAS patent he was u man Gu =
p2oie OF greater things than taking SUMTER
lie ls SO uare- Duilt, lean man, OF about forty
Years OF age, with broad shoulders and legs
made ~ me- horse OF middle height, and
ms head Is covered with thick hair, cropped
lose, ana showing the bumps, which are re-
Elective ana combatiye, with a true Ciallic all
At the back OF the skull the forehead, broad
aud we'll developed, projects somewhat over
ne Keen, eager dark eyes; the face is very
Thin, with very high cheek bones a well
shaped hose, slightly aquIline, and large,
rigid, sharply cut mouth. set above 3 full
iight ting chin. In the event OF any important
operations taking place, the name of this Of
lcer Will, L feel assured, be heard often
enough " be my excuse Tor this little sketch
Of his outward man"
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Rev. MIR. Pinknsy.

HCSTsvILLE, June Z, 1861.
Mr.. Editor The statement that the Rev
Mr.. Pinkney, of the Church of Ascension,
District OF Columbia, was elected Bishop OF
this Diocese at our late Convention, consin.
ues to be repea ted both in Church and North
ern secular papers. Win you permit me tn us
formally to assert in your columns that this
report Is wholly untruef Mr.. Pinkney was
CHOSEN by small majority of the clergy, but
Inc nomination was almost unanimously
rejected by the Laity.
Several papers, such as the National Intel.
igencer and the New York Euen,ng Express
seem 70 feel an unusual interest in this
supposed action of our Diocese Just at this
time. 1t may be we'll, therefore, to state
one of the controlling reasons that demand
I'd this reject ton: Although Dir. Piukney
htmSeV alone considered, was regarded as un-
exceptionable, yet the Con yention could not
consent 10 select Bishop from a region so
near the headquarters of the tyrants ut Wash
ington. With perfect confidence in DR. Pink
ney as Christian and man of talents the
convention was still not willing 10 afford the
least ground for the supposition that the
Church in this State could just now look TO
NIFTY to all the institu tons of the South, both
political and ecclesiastical Yes, we were I'M
willing for any one north of Mason and
Dixoh's line even weakly to infer from such
an act that the same stern sense Of injury and
oppression which now rules every true Son tn
srn heart had failed to secure its rightful Iegn
'.nid the calm, the secluded the sacred en-
O. @urss Of the Episcopal Church of the South
W. hold that this fact plainly shows no W
unanimously the people of these States are
Dent on living freemen, or ON resolutely suf
!sring that determination with which their
Northern enemies threaten them.
Respectfully yours, &c,
j. NJ. BAEIsrsR,
Rector Of the Church Of the Nativity,
Huntsville, Alabama.
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Selling tirGinia NEGROES i'm Cuha

We have hearu from various sources that q
large number Of the negroes who have beer
captured by the Northern invaders on the
peninsula, have been sent by them to Cuba, tt
pe sold, and that they declare their intention
20 make the sale of negroes one means of de-
raying the expenses of the war.
The authorities OF the South can only NEE,
this procedure in one way. For every negro
kidnapped, some Yankee prisoner must be put
INTO the hands of the master who has beer
robbed, to supply the place of his servant, till
the negro is returned, and for every slave sold
10 Cuba, or elsewhere, two Yankees must be
enslaved. The time fer forhearance with these
wretches has passed, and the people of the
South demand that they shall be treated a.
their crimes deserve.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12

The Le.chsr Gxard, Of Weston, Ca, anC
Sloeum Rifles, of New Orleans, La, amount
ing to over two hundred men, arrived by rail
road yesterday, and marched Immediately t.
Gov. Letcher's mansion, to pay him their re
spects. The Governor, on appearing at tb,
trent Of the Executive mansion, said it wa
the soldiers first duty to obey his superior of
fcer, and he commanded them to stack arm,
and come in and see him, which they did
/ spending an hour or go in a social reunion
highly enjoyed by both PARTIES. The two com.
panies (the Georgia company in 'front.' had al
their head beautiful girl Of some Is summers
dressed as the Goddess of Liberty, who rode
on horse back in front of the battalion. and
was much admired by thousands who saw hel
petite and graceful form.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hastings Court, Tuesday, June 11sh, 1861
Recorder Caskie presiding. Present Alder
men Sanxay, Bray, Sadler, Binford, Burton
Timberlake and Regnault.
The petition of Digges 4 Booth, to kee
an ordinary, was heard and granted.
The application Of Henry Banks Ia neg
emancipated by Bacon Tait) to remain in IT,
State, being heard before full bench, WI
granted. Ordered that he be registered il
the Office Of the Conrt.
Elijah, slave OF Stephen Hunter, was trie,
for breaking into James II. Beagleston's store
on Dock street, on the night of the 25th q
March last, and stealing large lot Of gro
ceries, convicted and sentenced to fecei,
thirty-nine lsshes, we'll laid n.
Flemming Morgan was held for fightin
with James HARDWOOD in the street, and fne
50 and costs of Court; which he paid
John Blackwell was tried for permitting b.
slave to 90 at large, and declared not guilty
whereupon the same was discharged froi
custody.
David W. Hughes, indicted for misd..
meaner, give 5000 bail for his appearance .
the next term. and was discharged.
The Court adjourned FER the teru.
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This stern old patriot of Tennessee made a
succession of stirring speeches on the eve of
the late election. He told them that now he
was "a traitor to the United States;'' that if
they wanted to hang anybody, his neck was
ready for the moose, and that old as he was
he was prepared to shoulder the musket.
What contrast to the false and pusillanimous
course Of their ErHERiDeEs, JoHSsoSs, &C..
the vindictive little brood, whose only ambition
seems to be to wear the cast-off clio thss Of BEN.
EDICT ARNOLD!