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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
from baltimore.

BALTIMORE, May baltimore is quiet. Fort
Madison, an earthwork fertilization, commanding
the city and harbor, is in possession Of the
Government troops
The Steamer Maryland landed some Massa-
chusetts troops from Annapolis also large
quantities of stores at Fort McHenry Yesterday
The intelligence from Richmond is important.
Considerable alarm is said to exist there in con-
sequence of the activity of the United States
Government and the unexpected unity of the
North
1t was believed in Richmond that JEFF. Davis
had just notified the Governors of the border
States now acting in hostility to the Government
to assemble at Montgomery, there to confer with
the rebel government.
The Virginia Legislature adjourned on the LIST
inst. until the 18th of june by which time it was
expected that the returns OF the popular vote on
the ordinance of secession would be received.
Gen. Harvey has prepared an address to the
people of Missouri, urging them to stay in the
Union-that secession will prove the ruin OF their
State, and that for himself he is ready to stand tn
the last by the flag to which twenty stars have
been added since he entered the service.
BALTIMORE, May 4.-The Maryland Senate
act providing for a committee of safety consider
ed as good as lost.
The Union feeling is gaining through the
State.
Workman are actively engaged in repairing the
Northern Central Railroad. They meet with nc
opposition. The people are reoiced at the pros
pect of the speedy re-opening of travel.
The Government has seized the steamer run.
ming between Baltimore and Havre de Grace.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Tn, coy.-no,., m-.t,p..

It appears from the following, which we er-
tract from the Cincinnati Enquirer Of yesterday.
that Governor MAeoFFrs. in company With Hon.
J. j. CEIrrEsDEN, arrived at Covington by special
train from Frankfort. at halfpast one O'Clock
Wednesday morning, az he telegraphed he would.
No arrangements having been made for crossing
the river upon their arrival at that time Of night
they remained at Coyington until morning, but
about the time of their arrival there Governors
DESNIsos and MoRros left Cincinnati the former
for Columbus and the latter for Indianapolis.
The Enquirer says:
Hon. join ]. CRIrrExDEs ~ CovISGroS He
Is SKRKSADED BIT THE CITzENs-The Hon. John
j. Crttenden, in company with Governor Ma
Coffin, of Kentucky, arrived IN Covington from
Frankfort, BY special train on the Kentucky Cen
tral Railroad, yesterday morning. at half past one
O'Clock, Mr.. Crittenden taking lodgings at The
residence of Colonel John W Finnell. During
the day the honorable gentleman was called upon
by a large number OF the citizens Of Cincinnati,
Newport and Covngton, and in the evening they
/ gave him serenade.
The fact that Mr.. -Crittenden 20 be sere
nsded, drew together an immense number Of per
sons, ans about half past eight O'Clock the band
( frorn<1he Newport Barracks, preceded by the
KesiNsky Grays and the Independent Kentucky
Ro Sers, Took position in front Of Col. finnel's
residence on Eighth street. the band striking up
the Star Spangled Banner. and concluding with
Yankee Doodle Three cheers were then pro-
posed for the Hon. John J. Crittenden. which
were sent up loud and long, and with n hearty
good will for the man who so thoroughly repro
scented the Union sentiments Of the audience and
of the people Of Kentucky.
The serenade and the cheer. acted as an "opea
sesame" az the windows Of the ColOnel's house
/ were thrown open. and the Honorable gentleman
was introduced 10 the four or five thousand in
attendance. He made an attempt 20 address the
crowd, among which there were large number
of ladies'. but his voice, in consequence &C the
drafts that had been made upon il OF late. failed
him. he said that Keniuckians must be as he
had ever been-for the Union all the time, now
and forever He was then honorod with three
more deafenng cheers. when the crowd dispersed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

CAno, May 3.-Passengers from below con-
tinue TO report the assembling of bodies Of armed
men. ]. is said they are short Of arms The
Union Fl ding is gaining ground in Western Ken
tacky,s ere disloyslty has been most marked.
CAIEo, ILL.,, May 4.-Gen. Pillow, Gen. Ely,
and other prominent officers Of the Confederate
army, and large number Of Mississippi Arkan-
sas and Tennessee troops are at Memphis. Heavy
guns are arriving there daily.
Col. Prsntiss, the commanding officer at this
point, has just arrived.
The following dispatch from three OF the most
prominent citizens Of Cincinnati:
General Pillow has several steamers ready Al
Memphis. He meditates an immediate attack on
Cairo. Col Prentiss replied: Let him come; he
will leave to-day ditch on the right side. am
ready"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Nav 2-The garrison of Fort Mon
roe numbers 600 Massachusetts men and 800
regulars.
Five thousand Virginisns were on the opposite
side.
The Virginians are erecting battery at the
entrance of Hampton Roads.
From information received from the private
secretary of Gov. Hicks. we learn that Maryland
will probably not call convention
The SeceSsionists dare not use the power sud
denly acquired They say all is lost, and the State
has been sold by the Governor.
requisition will in time be made for Federal
volunteers. An order for the same drawn up
when the outbreak occurred in Baltimore.
ANNAPOLIS, MAY 4-Half a million of specie
has Just arrived under convoy at Perryville.
The steamer Baltic Will sail to day for New
port with the families and professors OF the Ma
val Academy here. A feet OF steamers vii also
sail for Washington under convoy.
The Allegheny was towed from Fort McHenfy
Yesterday She will be heavily armed as a guard
slip for Annapolis harbor
The Secretary of Governor Hicks SAYS the ap-
pointment of the Board of Safety must precipi-
tate that State into civil war The majority OF the
Board are sworn 10 secession, and men Of despe
rate political fortunes.
The Government soon may have 70 resort TO
Washington, or the Pennsylvania line.
The great seal Of the State is in Annapolis and
will be thrown into the Chesapeake. sooner than
be placed on an ordinance of secession. The alb
sence Of the seal is a veto
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Union Meeting at ut. jackson.

Pursuant to previous notice, meeting was
held at Mt. jackson on Saturday the 4th inst,
Tor the purpose Of organizing a Home Guard
Charles Robertson WAS called TO the Chair and
Perry Hoover appointed Secretary. A brief and
patriotic speech was made by Dr. Athon He
said he was for the Union, the stars and stripes;
after which the following committee was appoint
cd to draft constitution and by laws: james S.
Athon, Alex. Jameson, A. r. Coffman, G. b.
Scribner and Hiram Rhoads The following off
GERS were elected: Captain, James S. Athon: First
Lieut., a. G.. Crane; Second Lieut., A. Cotton
Third Lieut., Lawson Harding; First Sergeant, A.
X: Cofiman; Second Sergeant, Jonathan Foltz;
Third Sergeant, W. w. Webb; Fourth Sergeant,
A. Sanders; First Corporal, VIM c. Adams:
Second Corporal, G. b. Scribner; Third CORPORAL
w. II Harris; Fourth Corporal, Henry Pence;
Ensign, Theodore Johnson. Secretary, Perry
Hoover; Treasurer f. G. Martin
Adjourned TO May llth, four o'clock, p. NJ.
CHARLES ROBERTSON, President.
PFRPy Hoovr-p Sacratarv
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

HosrnAL, CArr MoEToS, Nay !, lssi.
EDIroR SESTISEL-I see by your paper Of this
morning, YOU state that two men have died al
Camp Morton; this is a mistake: but one man has
died in this encamrment.
The report that we have smallpox in this
Hospital il as much OF oanard A. the poison
story. -Four cases Of measles have been sent 20
the City Hospital
The men are all remarkably healthy. consider
ing the great number Of men and the sudden
change from home TO camp life
We have now twelve men, none Of them SER
ously Ill, however. WN. Is. FLErcHrR-
Hospital Surgeon.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Special dispatch ia the New York Tribune, May 1
The Position of the GOvernment-The
Administration for War-yigOrous
Aggressive Measures to be Adopted.

Aggressive Measures to be Adopted.
The fact is at last demonstrated beyond the
shadow of doubt that the policy of the Admin
istration, now and henceforth, is war. To this
conclusion Mr.. Lincoln has urged hi. Cabinet for
ten days past. Messrs. Chase, Blair and Came
ron entered heart and soul into the plan, and but
for the wavering of Messrs Seward and Welles
this point the Cabinet would have been a unit.
Mr.. Weles has received such letters, petitions
and appeals from his own State as have insured
his conversion to an anti-peace doctrine, and
finally Mr. Seward has added his undoubting as
sent TO the necessity of such a course
Senator Wilson, with Judge Hoar of Massa-
chutts, called upon Mr.. Lincoln and each mem
Der of the Cabinet to day, and urged upon them
the imperative demand of the country that active
and positive aggressive measures be adopted
Twice they saw Mr.. Lincoln, whose whole nature
seems bent upon re asserting the dignity and uni
ty of this great nation before the eyes of the
world.
The country may rest assured that the course
of the Administration has been, is, and will be
onward and upward. The standard will suffer
no degradation while in its hands Nothing in
the end will have been lost. and all good men will
agree in commentator upon the action of our
leaders. The navy yard at NOrfork will be re-
taken and rebuilt. and that speedily.
The dispatches to the Herald of the same date
say:
am credibly informed that the English and
French ministers have sOlemnly protested to the
Montgomery government against the issuing of
letters of marque. The impression in diplomatic
circles is that Jefferson Davis will not dare to
take so fearful responsibility against the protest
of these two powerful nations.
The Government of the United States has pur-
chased twenty five additional vessels, and will,
within twenty days, blockade every Southern
port along the entire coast.
Commodore Strineham viii be commander of
the forces to blockade the Southern ports
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

LEXINGTON, No, NAY 3-The Union demon
stration, held here last night. was broken up by
the secessionists. One man was shot, but not
seriously injured.
There was notice Of a meeting here at two
o'clock, this evening, but it had been suppressed
by the secessiOnists.
The secession flag now waves in front Of the
Court House
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From wheeling.

WHEELING. May A. An immense County
Union meeting was held here to-day. Hon.
Frank Pierpont, Of Marion county, and George
McPorter, of Hancock, late members of the Con-
yention, addressed the people in able speeches,
urging resistance TO the secession ordinance, and
iavoring division Of the State. Resolutions
were adopted approving of the action of the mer-
chants at their late meeting, denunciatory Of sc
cession, and declaring their adhesion TO the
Union. Thirty -four delegates were appointed 10
the Convention Of the Western counties Of Vir-
ginia, to be held on the 18th Of May.
A large meeting of a similar character was
held at Clarksburg, Harmon county, yerterday.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From louisville.

LOUISVILLE. May 3.-The Council has appro-
priated 5000 600 for arming the city, su5ecl to
ratification BY the citizens.
Governor Magofin has issued proclamation
ordering an election for representations to Con-
gress on the 30th of June.
LOUISVILLE, May 4s-The vote in Louisville is
in favor OF the election Of the Union candidate to
the Border State Convention, by from 5000 70
5000. The secession ticket was some time since
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

BosToN, May 3.-By permission Of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, the steamer Bedford, Of the
Boston and Baltimore line. will sail to morrow
with full cargo for Baltimore. She is forbidden
20 call at Norfolk.
Bosros, May 4.-Orders have been issued for
four new regiments of infantry
Col Fletcher Webster's regiment will proceed
to Fort Warren next Monday.
Bosros, May "A special session Of the Leg
islature is called for the 18th inst.
The funeral Of the soldiers killed at Baltimore
took place to-day at Lawrence with imposing
ceremonies.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From RuffaIo.

BuFFALo, May 3.-Four companies Of volun-
teers left this afternoon for the rendezvous at
Elmira. A splendid banner was presented to
them by the ladies. They were escorted TO the
depot by the Home Guard, commanded by hsjo
EI-President Fillmore.
The streets were thronged with people.
The 9th and 25th regiments are ready to leave
on receipt of orders
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Remarks OF Hon. r. =. smith. of Ha r..
tholomeyy, in Reply 20 Speaker Al.
len, IN the House of keprcsenta-
tiyeS, MAY q. 1861.

Mr.. SPEAKER: Sir, know il is presumutiou
in me TO undertake to reply to the able gentle
man from Knox, nor will | undertake to follow
him; but, sir, can not sit quietly in my
seat without saying one word in defense of the
Union men of Kentucky. So far as regards the
course pursued by Governor Magohin, do not
lndorse 1t, nor does it go to prove, because the
Governor OF Kentucky is in favor of secession
that majority of the citizens of Kentucky are
IN favor of secession. Now, sir. what are the
facts in the casei The Legislature of Kentucky
has already held two extra sessions, everything
has been brought to bear upon that body to com
pei them to call Convention at both sessions
The Union men had majority and prevented Ken
lucky from taking any steps to 20 out of the
Union Sir, believe to day that there is a ma
jorty of the voters of Kentucky in favor of
Kentucky remaining in the Union The seces-
sion candidates for delegates to border State
convention have Withdrawn from the contest.
The Union candidates are making q vigorous
canvass, urging every Union man to come to the
polls and vote for delegates to border State
Convention
Mr. Speaker ALLEN. Are the candidate,
now in the field unconditional Union men.
Mr.. SMITH. They are just such Union men
as am. They would not invade the soil of anv
other State with any hostile purpose He was in
favor of strengthening the hands of Union men
of Kentucky, by all possible means. He lad
said few days since on this floor and he now
repeated it-that never would he bear arms to in
wade the soil of Kentucky He was AS ready as
any member upon this floor TO defend the soil of
Indiana when invaded.
Mr.. Speaker ALLEN. Why has not Kentucky
responded to the call made by the President
Mr. SMITH. i repeat again that the Union
men of Kentucky are not responsible for the
acts of Gov. Magoffn Kentucky occupies
peculiar and embarrassing position. In oc-
cupying neutral position she stands as a great
break water between two conflicting elements
Her best interests dictates to her to pursue this
course of policy. If she to respond to the
call of the President and furnish troops the Sc
cessiOnists of the South might at once invade her
southern border,-upOn the other hand her border
is exposed on the Ohio river for several hundred
miles alongside Of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois:
people with whom she has ever entertained the
most friendly relation. The fraterna feeling,
the social relations, our mutual interest in trade
and commerce forbid them from wanting any
quarrel with US. He hoped all proper allowances
would be made for the position she occupies, and
that her patriotic motives would not be mpugned
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
PERRY Hoover, Secretary.

"a letter to Mr.. Edison of the House of
Representatives gives an account of the ravages
of band of depredators in vanderburgh county.
who plundered and burned three or four houses
and destroyed and made off with large amount
OF property One of the robbers was shot, but
the rest escaped. Such bands of plunderers may
be expected to spring up in these unsettled times,
and they will require law with strong arm to
keep them in check
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From maysviIIe.

NASHVILLE. KY. May 4.-Maysville gives $40
majority for the Union. The stars and stripes
float from every building IN town.
PARIS, KY, May 4.-This precinct gives 375
majority for the Union. Bells majority WAS 365.
RISING Sun, May 4.--The vote at Rabbit
Hash, opposite here, was ia for Union. The
total vote in November was 1856
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From Cley.,and.

CLEVELAND, May 4.-Governor Curtin Of Penns
sylvania. Dernison Of Ohio, Randall of Wiscon-
sin, Blair of Michigan, Morton Of Indiana, and
Ex-Governor Koerner of Illinois, were in confer
ence here last night. Their proceedings are not
known. They were sersnsded and addressed the
people
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Prom Hnrer.torxn.

HAGERsTowS, Nd, Nav 4-There is great re-
jocing at the of the Union ticket for spe-
cial members to the Legislature The Union can
didates received combined majority Of 1000.
Great excitement over the defeat of the public
safety bill
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
Ernm Wuminrtan

WmNNGros, May 3-Three companies have
been sworn in under the Governors proclams-
ton. He has made requisition for one thou
sand rifles, which. added to the arms here. will
suffice to place the State in condition Of defense.
The Knights Of the Golden Circle are plenty
but quiet
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From PhIIadelphia.

PHLADELPHIA, May 81 Major Anderson
passed through this CITY at noon to-day route
for Washington.
PHILApELPHIA, May4.-The New Jersey 'roops,
in fourteen propeller, passed the CITY to-day.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

WIDE AWAKE CArEs-Person. having Wide
Awake cspes in their possession, and who are
willing to dispose of them for the benefit of the
soldiers to protect them from the wet will please
leave them at the Capital Store, at the Bates
House. Mr.. Holloway viii receive and distribute
them.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

DETROIT, May 3-Capt. Theodore Fink, Z s.
A., late recruiting officer at this station died Of
apopleKy this morning. The flags on the ship
ping, the public and private buildings are display
ed at half mast
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

MONTREAL, May 3.-There Is nothing further
concerning the wreck of the steamship United
States Two steamers have left 70 render
sistance
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
FrnnEn.rIfampten.

East HAxrToN, L. l., May 3-Five war vessels
passed within two miles of our shore, bound south,
about five O'Clock on Wednesday evening. They
were probably the blockading feet from Boston.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

ANTONIO Brownsville circus and gymna.
SUM of Antonio Brothers, will be here and give
one of their surprising performances on the 18th
inst The same company were here last spring.
and their feats were the theme of commendation
from the entire community. They will be re-
ceived by OVERLOOKING tents on their visit here
for they have merit and our people know how to
appreciate it.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

sF- The appointment of Colonel Robert K.
Lee to the post of Commander in Chief of the
Virginia forces gives great satisfaction and conf
dence to our people. He was zone of the most ac-
complished and able of the officers of the LATE
United States Army-Riehmond Enquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08
From Augusta.
Prom Montreal.

AUGUSTA, ME., May 4.-The 5000 600 loan
offered the State by the banks at par is four per
cent premium
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-08

The frost of last week killed the grapes
q this vicinity, but other fruits survived. -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-04-06

scruples and would vote for the annexation
as H." means OF limiting, not charging. " the
domain Of slavery" stating his opinion
also that Il would "ine7itably REMOVE
sLAvExY FROM WHAT MAY BE CALLED THE
FARMING STATES" meaning MARYLAND.
VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY and MISSOURI, famil-
iurly known Of late as the " BORDER SLAVES
STATES"
James Buchanan voting for the annexation
ct Texas because in his opinion it would inev-
ltsbly remove slavery from the Border Slave
States, result which the mere suspicion of
designing has brought down Il storm of Just
indignation upon the Black Republican Pres
ident! Tell it not in Gath. publish it not
in the streets Of Askelon, were Abraham
Lincoln actually shaping his counscls so as
to aboliionizc Maryland, Virginia, &C., he
would be only carrying out the policy which
induced Abraham Lincoln's predecessor, the
elect Of the Southern State Rights Democracy,
to vote for the annexation of Texas Who
can see it Standing up amid the national ruin
which its own hand has wrought. and, with
such record as that We have quoted, AFRO
gantly assuming that it alone is loyal to the
Constitution of the Union and the rights Of
the States. who can see all this without
amazement at such shameless political turHi.
tude and such audacious contempt of the pop
ular intelligence?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-04-06
The Phiia. Conference and Slavery.

The Phiia. Conference and slavery
This body earned for itself. at its late
session, the thanks, and ought hereafter to
have the confidence of the membership of the
church everywhere. on account of its conser-
vailve action upon, and wise disposition Of
the agitating question of slavery raised by
the New Chapter " legislation of the last
General Conference. BY a vote Of III ayes
to 80 nays the Conference concurred in the
East BALTIC. Conference resolutions requesting
the next General Confer ence to repeal the
g New Chapter" and empower each Confer.
ence to regulate the question of slavery for
itself By almost as heavy vote, an Ad
dress to the membership on the Peninsula
was adopted. which. after expressing the
sympathy of the budy in the disquietude and
agitation occasioned by the " New Chapter I"
amorg the Maryland, Delaware. and vir-
ginia membership, pledges its sxertions to
secure redress for their grievances, and to
maintain their ecclesiastical rights. The
address declares that the New Chapter
docs not embody in any form new conl-
ton Of Membership" and " affords no basil
for administrative or disciplinary action on
The subject of slavery" and that no such
action can be had under it," Judgment,
which, as the Conference says, "must con-
troll all its" action on this subject" The
division of the Conference by State lines was
declined for the present, in view of the "prc-
sent national difficulties and embar,ass.
ment :" the disturbed condition OF the pub
lie mind, '"and The conflicting opinions of
the Maryland and Delaware churches on this
subject. The Pcnnsuar Quarterly Confer
ences were recommended to consider this
matter with view to action at the next
Annual Session Of the Conference.