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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Correspondence of the Sentinel.
No War-Largc Export of Cotton-Thc
Aiken Canard.

WASHINGTON, January 70, 1861.
To the Efitor Of the Daily State Sentinel:
The Star of the West brought on a climax
which has caused both North and South to pause
little. The President says that matters are
cooling down very decidedly, and that better
feeling is prevailing l think we have got past
the war point for as long as this administration
lasts. Who can answer for the next?
Fifty ship loads of cotton were shipped within
the past week from New Orleans direct to Eu-
rope value over six millions and half of dollars.
The North would do well to notice this little
point. Cotton is King, for even now, in a time
of universal stagnation, the port of New Orleans
shows, for the last week, clearances of fifty YES
sells containing one hundred and ten thousand
bales of cotton; each bale is worth $50, and they
bring the cash! Don't this look as if the South
would starve? Very much
/ wonder if the Republican papers out your
way have found out the utter falsity of the canard
some of them started about Governor Aiken's
being taxed $4,000, and his dissatisfaction in
consequence The Governor says there is not a
word of truth in the whole story, and suppose
he ought to know. / never in my life saw so
many lies floating through the Republican papers.
1t seems as if they are bending their whole minds
to the task Of coming falsehoods. They were
always good at it, but now they have far eclipsed
their former efforts. Pen.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

IL the people Of the North sincerely desire to
restore harmony to the country, they should
promptly accept the proposition Of Mr.. CRIrrES-
DEN for the adjustment of our National difficult
ties. The Louisville Democrat forcibly remarks:
The North knows what is wanted The Critten-
den amendments are sufficient. Let the free
States be requested to act. They can restore lost
confidence. The South can not do it. We want
action in the right place; where it will do some
good; then we shall see that we are making some
progress.
1t may be assumed to be certain that the sc
ceiling States will never return without something
= done by the free States. There is the place TO
begin There we want action. We need not
waste time in the effort at restoring the Union, if
the North will do nothing.
Our faith is that the North will do Justice: that
whenever the question is presented to the people,
they will adopt any reasonable plan to settle this
slavery question forever. Sensible men in the
free States are rs tired of it as we are. Divest
the settlement of party influences in a moderate
degree, and there will be no difficulty.
Let Us respond to this appeal. Let the North
show that we are willing to do all that is reason
able to settle this slavery question. If the CRIT
rESDKS amendments are sufficient to that end, let
US promptly concede them to our brethren in the
South
Republican friend writes us from Washing
ton that the most feasible plan for bringing about
an adjustment Of our troubles is the one sug-
gested by the Virginia Legislsture-the APP
pointment Of five Commissioners on the part
Of every State, to meet in Washington,
on the 18th of February. to suggest amend
ments To the Constitution and exnrassin, tho
hope that Indiana win be represented upon the
cazion- This plan is based upon the CRIrrEsDEs
propositions. The Legislature Of Kentucky has
also expressed itself in favor Of that adjustment
Let Indiana give its acquiescence to the compro-
mise. IL the Legislature is unwilling to act, lie,
them take the sense ofthe people upon that prop
osition. AS Governor LANE remarked in Ken
lucky short time ago. it will carry by fifty thou
sand majority
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
From Trenton.

TEKSJOs, MI, Friday, January Is
The Union resolutions embodying Senator
Crittenden's propositions, or recommending some
other conciatory measure, and appointing Chas.
s. Olden, Peter d. Vercorn, Robert F. Stockton,
Benz. Williamson, James r. Randolf, Frederick
+. Frelenhuysen, s. Radman, NJ Price Edmond,
j. Stryker, and VIM. G. Alexander, Commission
ers to 60 to Washington and join other State
Commissioners in bringing about a reconciliation
in order to preserve the Union, came up in the
House to-day, and after a whole days secession
without adjournment, they were passed by vote
of 81 yeas to ii nays.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

-- ST. Louis, Saturday, yauary &C.
The resolutions recently passed by the Tennes-
see Legislature, rendering men and money to the
President to cOerce the seeding States, came up
before the House yesterday, and were referred to
the Committee on Federal Relations.
The same resolutions were made the special or
der for to-day in the Senate
At a Democratic caucus last night resolutions
were adopted similar to those of Mr. Crittenden.
Advices from different parts of the State indi-
cate Union feeling, and that the Convention will
be filled with conservative men,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Irned over till Monday.

HOUSE.-The House resumed the considera-
ton of the report of the Committee of Thirty
three.
Mr.. Wilson took the floor He said he stood
here to plead for his country, and did not wish
to say anything that could be construed into
favoring the secession movement on the one hand,
or the Republican party on the other. Notwith
standing the gloomy and disastrous condition of
the Union, Congress has done nothing in the way
of arrestng the evil and releasing us from the
danger and difficulties by which we are sur
rounded. Gentlemen here discuss the questions
as if they were but of pleasing and transitory i'm
portance, without considering the momentous con-
sideration involved-the two causes which lie
at the foundation of differences which character
ize our deliberations. On the first, pride of
opinion. Second, party spirit. To adhere to
these in the present case is unworthy of the rep
resentation of freemen.
Instead of discriminating with lightning speed
the intelligence that nothing will be done, and al
hope is destroyed, they would evince of an earl
would be more probability of agreeing on some
plan of adjustment.
He advocated the Crittenden plan which was
rallying support everywhere.
Mr.. Nelson spoke at length, and gave utter
ance to Union sentiments that were received with
applause by the galleries.
Mr.. Grow asked leave TO introduce a resolution
instructing the select committee of FIVE to inquire
whether any secret organization exists in the Dis
trict of Columbia for sezing the Federal build
ings, and whether any officers of the city or
Federal Government are members thereof. There
being but few members present the introduction
of the resolution at this time was objected to.
Adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Another state Conc.

On Saturday the Louisiana Convention passed
the ordinance for immediate secession by the vote
of yeas ll3, nays H. This makes the sixth State
that has resolved upon dissolution. Secession is
no longer speculation, but fixed fact The
excitement great in New Orleans upon the
announcement of the action of the Convention,
and every demonstration of JOY was manifested.
The Pelican flag was everywhere unfurled.
The returns so far as received from Texas,
show an overwhelming majority for immediate
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

A Coon OMES.-The new flag staff for the
dome of the Capitol was completed Thursday,
and the flag was run up in the afternoon. That
stick won't break. 1t was made out of the hick-
DRY pole that bore the Douglas flag in the Fifth
Ward during the late Presidential contest. The
stars and stripes of the Union are safe upon it,
and we regard it good omen that chance and
not design threw that piece of timber in the way.
Michigan pine will answer for many purposes, but
not for saving the Union of these States.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

TROUBLE WITH THE NEGRoEs.-The New AL
bany Ledger says that several negroes have at
tempted to take passage on the Louisville, New
Albany and Chicago Railroad, recently, for the
North, but have been denied the privilege of ri
ding over the road 1t is almost impossible for the
officers of the road to be certain whether negroes
applying are free or bond. They exhibit free
passes, but it is impossible to discriminate between
genuine and bogus passes.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
The Democratic state Convention of
Ohio-A National Convention of the
states Recommended.

The Dem0c ratio State Convention of
Ohfo-A National Convention of the
states Recomm ended.
The following resolutions were reported by
Judge'RAxsEY, chairman of the committee for
that purpose. to the Democratic State Convention
of Ohio, which met at Columbus on Wednesday:
l.. Resoired, That since the admission of Ohio
as one of the United States, the Democratic party
of the State has uniformly shown devotion to the
Union. allegiance to the Constitution, obedieuce
TO Federal laws, and respect for constitutional
right. and regard for the interests of each of her
sister States, ard that the same views and senti-
ments now anip,ate the Democrats of Ohio.
2. Resolved, That while we gratefully acknowl-
edge the services Of those Of our public men in
Congress who are striving to preserve the Union,
and thus to protect the best interests Of our ma
ton, and cause constitutional liberty among
mankind, and while we would accept with Joy
the compromise measures known as the Critten-
den resolutions, OF the propositions of Senators
Bigler OF Douglas, or those known as the border
State resolutions. as the basis Of settlement of
our National difficulties. or any other settlement
Of our affairs, honorable TO US all, which can be
effected by Cancellation and compromise, mutual
concessions to al concerned, secure safety and
perpetuity of the Union, yet we believe that the
questions that disturb our country are of such a
character, and have existed for so long a period,
that the time has arrived when the people of the
whole country should avail themselves Of that
provision in the Constitution which requires that
Congress. upon application Of the Legislature of
fwo-thirds of the several States, call a conven-
ton of all States for proposing amendments
thereto.
3. Resolved, That this convention does recon-
mend and request the General Assembly of this
State, now in session, to make application to
Congress to call a convention, pursuant to the
9TH article of the Constitution of the United
States. for the purpose Of proposing amendments
thereto.
A. Resolped, That the President of this conyen-
ton be instructed to communicate the third reso-
ton to the presiding officers Of the General As
sembly, with request that they present the same
to their respective Houses
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

z" Willard & Stowell have for sale 'The
Nightingale" choice collection of songs, chants
and hymns-a music book designed for juvenile
classes, schools and seminaries. 1t is a usefu
class book
See Park & Dennis advertisement of car
riages, buggies and cutters. They offer great
bargains. lldw2w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Massachusetts Legislature.

IE-IVNf FIIu"gf d"III"tF ~"'
On the resolution offered in the House granting
the use of the legislative hall to the Anti-slavery
Society there a warm debate, and at last re-
jectcd by a vote of 1876 10 60.
A bill was introduced empowering the Governor
to place the military under the order of the sheriff
of any county, on the application of twelve citi-
zens, for the suppression of mObs, and to protect
free speech.
Wendell Phillips, S. Martin, T. W. Higgonin,
and other negro Aboltionsts, appeared before
the special Legislative committee on the personal
liberty bill and demonstrated against its repeal.
1t will undoubtedly be repealed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

WASHINGTON, saturday, Janary IS.
Fifty artillerymen, from New York, arrived this
morning, and Immediately left for Fort Washing
ton to relieve the marines there temporarily on
duty.
1t is not true that Mr. King, the first assistant
Postmaster General, refused to lold any commu-
nicatiOn with ex-senator Yulee He simply de-
clined to show him the papers ne asked 20 see
relative to the abolition of the postofice and dis
continued the mail to Pensacola The interview
was respectful on both sides
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
From baltimore.

BALTINoRE, Friday, Sanuary .
Governor Hicks has appointed Reverdy john
son, Augustus W Bradford, W T. GOldsbOrough,
John W. Cus6eld and j. Dixon Roman, all voted
sioners from Virginia in Washington, on the 4th
of February.
The special correspondent of the American
SAYS the South Carolina Vigilance Committee fer
reted out a man named Dodge, enlisted as sol
der. at Fort Moultrie, charged with being cor
respondent of the New York Tribune, and COM
PEELED him to leave the State
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
~ We find the following in the monetary ar

ticle of the Hartford Post of the 18th inst:
The Etna Insurance Company's assets, in
bank. United States, State, city and railroad
stocks, mortgage bonds and real estate, &C.,
(includng $780,, 392 65 cash in hand,) is 81, 265,
lis 3D.
The liabilities in shape of claims unadjusted and
not due amounts TO SlS4 $40 "a.
The half yearly dividend declared has been 7
per cent.
The paid up capital is 81, 100000.
The dividends declared January, 1861, by the
banks and insurance offices of Hartford, amount
to 100000, and there is more coming. We have
given the dividends so far as they have been an
nounced, in detail as reported.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

been demanded, l have, Senators, in this hour of
our parting, to offer you my apology for any pain
which, in the heat of discussion, have inflicted.
go hence unincumbered of the remembrance of
any injury received, and having discharged the
duty of making the only reparation in my power
for any injury offered.
Mr.. President and Senators, having made the
announcement which the occasion seemed to me
to require, it only remains for me to bid you
final adieu
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

II Among the large amount of property on
the books of Delzell & Smith. real estate agents
is handsome brick house of nine rooms, and all
convenences, with two acres of highly improved
ground. with orchard, grapcry. &c-for sale or
for rent Within one mile Of the circle.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

rs The special term of the United States Cir
cult Court closed ON Saturday. There was con
siderable business disposed of-mostly civil cases
Ephraim Minor, of Clay county, charged with
passing bogus coin, was acquitted
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
The LIQUOR Law of 1850.

We have already announced that the Supreme
Court has sustained the liquor law of 1883, in all
its provisions. As matter public interest, we
publish this morning the opinion Of the Court in
f,II
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

~ Both branches of the New York Legisla-
ture propose to give Major Anderson sword.
The gallant Major would much rather see them
do Justice to the South and to the Union.-LOuis
rifle Journal
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
SfenmhaafsnnL.

EVANSVILLE, Saturday, January rs.
The steamer Melrose, bound from Cincinnati to
Nashville, sunk near Uniontown, Ky, yesterday
Loss of the boat SIS. 600; cargo $40 600. Mostly
insured. r r~lEHr srH ree
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30

eB The Charleston Mercury denounces the
story that Governor Aiken has been charged forty
thousand dollars for his Union sentiment, as an
"absurd lie."
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Rhode Island Legislature.

PROVIDENCE, Fnday, gahIary %
The House Of the General Assembly to-day
concurred in the Senate bill to repeal the personal
liberty law. The vote stood-yeas ~, nays ~.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
WASHINGTON, Friday, January


SENATE.-Mr. Bigler presented petitions in
favor of the passage of Mr.. Crittenden's resolu-
tons
Mr.. Polk, of Missouri, presented petitions of
the same character by several thousand persons.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of
private bills.
The Senate adjourned over till Monday.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-30
Geographic.
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONCLUSION OF THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
HOUSE.-The House resumed the considera.
on of the report of the Committee of Thirty
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-27

NOTICE.
T1NHE Presbytery Of ksokuk vail meet in Crotor
on Tuesday. sept. I'D, 1T ~ o'clock p. IN.
Il. G. BEAMAN, stated Clerk.
Aug. IA, lS6I-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-08-27

triotic ssptImsnts delivered By Judge Doug.
las, 10 hin lass speech instbe city Of Ohiesgo,
"Mbosvsf II not prepared 10 sacri6os party
y organizations and platforns on the altar
OF bic country, does not dssssvs the support
and oosntsnsncs Of hepsss people. How are
10 10 overcome partisan sntipathies in the
minds Of man Of eli parties 20 = TO present :
united front 10 support Of oar oountryp We
must cease discussing party Issues, make 0
allusioDs TO old party tests, have no crimina-
lions and recriminations, indulge 10 no sAunts
ono against tho other, % to who has bean the
cause Of these troubles.
"Whsn 10 shall have rescued the govern
mept and country from 10 perils, and seen
its Tag foating 10 triumph over every inch az
American soil, il will then BE- time enough TO
inquire a. 70 Who and what has brought these
troubles upon 10. When ~ shaII hsve =
country and . government for our children
TO live ia peace and happiness, it will be time
FOR each Of 10 TO return 80 our party banners
according to our own oosvi0sions Of right
and duty. Let him be marked ~ no true
patriot who will not abandon oil such issuss
10 time like this"
On motion OF T. W. Clagstt, Esq., tho
Convention resolved 90 elect twenty -one del
egatss to Represents the Union party Of Lee
county in the State and Congressional Con.
vention TO be held 10 Des Moinss, On the 18th
and 2oth inst.
On motion, the President appointed D. 2.
Miller, Dr.. 6sls, d. q. Seroegs, e. Court
wright and ]. d. Gsdnsy committee to -
lect twenty -one delegates 70 stsend the State
and First Congressional Conventions 70 be
held in Dss Moinss for the purposs Of noni-
netting State olkosrs And msobsr OF Con.
gress.
d. r. Miller, from the committee to select
delegates, reported the following gentlemen
40 delegates to attend the Union Convex
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II ~
| DAILY 0ArE CRY ovsIcs,l
keokuk, Aug. 20. !
FLoUR--Supsrhne,1 II 40; SpdnE wheat ex.
ira, 76, Fall wheat, extra, $7oa.
BRAN AND SHORTS, SOTO 10 per / ~.
/ CORN-14to1k.
BARLEY--No sale.
Sprink 50 choice do. b5.
OA1S--l4 to lbc.
kYE-3oc Jdull.
P0TATOES-Ncw,2 20 to rs by the load; retail
40.
6ROCERIES-New Orleans Sugar, fail Sasac
prime 81 to ~, clarified s}a1t3, crushed and loaf
I1Aal22. Plantation 3sto ~, q. n -
50 40, GoldsD Byrup,s5 to re. ooGss-Rio ~
70 1874. lava 70 to 10. Laguyra, TO 10 to 10 Rice
81 TO 80.
SoAP--Paln sae, Family Sic; German ,(Cis.
7&to7}.
cANDLKs-star 1910 II, Stsarins Is, sum
nsr Pressed, l2i.
IL,
LARD-6to Z; retail Toe.
BUTTEh-C Common TO Y; Choice 10; retail
Ia.
LRATHER-sole7 rs to use; Harness III.
HIDEs-Dry s;Erssn, Ill green sheep psIt.
50 to soc; grssn hegskins IS.
HAY-1instAy, >S seas ~ Prairie Sea4l.
sgEDs.-Hsngsrias9 rass ~ Timothy 81 90
Rlax Seed, IS. --ras
SUHDRIES - Oniens, ~ TO 50 !; Egss, 3 to 81.
Feathers, see 70 s5c; white Beans, 50 TO 1 90
fKUiT-Drisd apples, ~ TO 50 per bush.-
Dried pssehssytl - to 1906 kaisins, 81 7tso
3 Is.
HEESE--W. Rs; Denmark 81 tot.
BREF-lAa1o grossi Be TO 4c per quarter
sHEEP-S1 ~ to ~ 50 y head.
SALr-a. A.,t1 10 TO 23Sper sack Kanav-
h., - to 3 - per bbl.; Liverpool, 81 9sa2 %
per rack; Lake 81 % to - 50 y Dbl.
FISH--Macksrel, No. i $50 to Sal " bbl; Nc
: SIS to s11 No.1 @17to113. White No. Il 50 -
to IS rs y half Dbl. Cod Fish ttoe pn.
RAGs-lis.
OLD IRON to- ic per h; Brass 6 to Toe per
H.; Copper la per n.
ExcaAsaz-Currency, 3 to per cent; Bsnkable
Funds, II.
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Proceedings Of Lee County Union
Convention.
The Convention, largely attended, met pur-
suant to previous notice, 1t 10 O'Clock .. NJ,
on Friday, August o3d, in the Court House
q Fort Madison. On motion Of Judge Clag-
ctr, p. @. Screggs, Eco. "a. appointed
temporary Chairman, anu q. B. Bowers. Sso-
rotary.
On motion Convention adjourned till ono
O'Clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion Of Judge Clsgett, = committee
Of three WAS appointed to report permanent
ofhcers for this Convention. Chsirman %.
pointed Messrs. Clsgett, o. II. Reeves and
DR.. Sala.
On motion, committee Of three WAS ap.
pointed to report resolutions expressing the
sentiments Of this Convention. Chair ap-
pointed y. F. Miller, &. Dunlap and Dr..
Mc0ugin.
Committee on permanent organisation re-
ported the following gentlemen AZ of6eers !:
President, p. yiele; Woe President, DR..
MoGugin; Secretaries, J. HUFF and Edward
Courtwright.
d. r. Miller, from committee on resolu.
tions, reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, BY the Union men OF Lee coun.
" in Oonvsntion assenbled, that We adopt
= platform Of principles the following Pc.
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Office.
OrrlcE or The BoaRD or Con- MmsroxxRs)
DIS MoisEs RIvKR IMPRov EMEnr.
t. aCI


OFFICE or THE BoaRD or CcMMssroxERsl
DIS MoisKs RIvRR IMP nov EMEHr.
keosanqna, July "a. 1861.
NOTICE il hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Commissioners Of the Dcs Moines River I'm
provement appointed uudcr an Act Of the Legisla-
iure Of the State Of Iowa passed March Bird. 1850,
entitled m Act in relation to the Ds Moins Riv-
Improvement" will proceed 10 ofcr for sale to the
highest bidder oil the interest Of the State of Iowa
in and 70 the Locks Dams and water power. and all
the lands and lots sppurtcnan thereto, situated and
located at the following points on the Dss Moina
River: At the towna Of Bcntonsport and Bonaparts,
in the county Of Van Buren, and q the town 81 Gro
ton 10 the county Of Lee State Of Iowa. y follows:
At Bentonsport on Tuesday, Sept 10th, 1t o'cissk
=. ~. At Bonspsrte on Wednesday. Sept. 18th, 4
two o'clock r. -, and At Croton on Thursday, Sept
18th, 1861. at 8 o'clock ?. Il.
Said sale will be made in conformity with the til
section Of the oct aforesaid.
Terms and conditions further made known at the
places aud Oh the days Of sale.
EDWARD JOHNSTON,l
4. J. JEWETT, ) Com'n.
+. MAYNE,
Aug 20-dtd.