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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-08-21


The effect of this simple invention is marvel
lous beyond all anticipation. The effective range
of the round ball from the old smooth bore was
from one hundred and fifty to f,co hundred yards.
The effective range of the conical ball from the
Springfield or Enfield rife musket il from eight
hundred TO one thousand yards. 1t would appear
that in employing the old loosely fitting round
musket ball, four fifths of the impelling force of
the powder is lost; in practice, at least the result
is the same as il it had been. The weight of ball,
in either case, was nearly the same. the calibre
having been decreased when the MIME principle
was adopted.
BEST INFANTRY WEAPONS
The two most efficient weapons for infantry of
the line, are, undoubtedly, our own Springfield
rife musket and the English rife musket, manu-
featured at Enfield. The difference between the
two is slight; and know not that preference can
be given to the one the other
The calibre of the two approaches, without be-
ing indentcal: that of the Enfield barrel being
O ST, or diameter of FIVE hundred and seventy
seven thousandths of an inch; while that of the
Springfield gun is 05S; that is, three thousandths
Of an inch more than the English In length of
barrel they differ one inch the American barrel
being forty and the English thirty nine inches.
In weight the English has somewhat the advan-
tage the gun and bayonet weighing nine pounds
and three ounces; while the American gun with
bayonet weighs nine pounds fourteen ounces.
The difference, eleven ounces, or nearly three
quarters of pound, carried all day, in hot wea
Their or during long marches, is worth taking into
account. All the Enfield guns have seen have
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

tariff on sugar, if Louisiana for whose sole
benefit it is levied, is to stay out Of the
Union The country is taxed $l2000,oo0
for her benefit Of which the North pays
over s., 10000 Had we not better wait a
little to see what Louisiana doesH AS the
Government is administered now, there is
no right 10 maintain its unity by force, and
it does not now appear that such right
would be supported by any State south of
Mason and Dixon's line under any Admins
tration.
Then coercion would be an Improbable
undertaking. But, with peaceable Secession,
the present tariff would be sufficient for the
support of the Government either of a
Northern Union, or of Northern and Bor-
der-Stat Union. The secession of the Cot
ton States wou Id relieve the North Of enough
expenditures, over and above all the revenue
from goods consumed by them, to make the
present tariff abundant to support the Gov
eminent and pay off the public debt. It is
well to take advantage of the riddance Of a
set of noisy Union splitters, to drive busi-
ness ahead, but in this line we may progress
faster than will be profitable. The statu quo
is sufficient till post bellltn.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

The Democratic State Convention declared
that "tbe 100000 Democrats of Ohio sent
greeting" and "not till the people of the
North have fulfilled their duties to the Con-
stitution ard the South, can the Government
properly take into consideration the PROPOSE
tion of coercion The Enquirer pronounces
this the ring of the true metal. We take it
to be the ring Of the Democratic Party
metal, which rings very much like putty.
VIII the Enquirer inform the public whether
the Democratic Party regards the collection
of the duties on goods imported into Charles.
ton as coercion, and whether the Govern
ment has got to stop to institute an inquisi-
tion TO see if any Northern man has not full
filed bis duties to the Constitution and the
South, before it can enforce this collection?
Also, whether the holding of Fort Sumter
is not coercion, and whether it is proper,
until the people of the North have fulfilled
As it was the great point at the Cincinnati
Union Meeting that the duties could be COL
lected outside that port and as the Demo
cratic platform has changed things gener-
ally, it becomes necessary to take on in
formation as rapidly as possible, so as to be
ready for the next phase.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
THIRIT.sVTH CoNOsrss--.sFC0ED sfSsIOH.


O WAsHmaTox, January 20.
SENATE-Mf. Bigler presented petitions
II favor Of the passage of the Crittenden
resolutions i IA
Mr.. Polk, Of Missonti, presented petitions
Of the same character, signed by several
thousand persons.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration
of bills.
The Senate adjourned over till Monday.
H0USE--Tbe House took up the private
calendar.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the report of the Committee Of Thirty
three.
Mr. Nelson took the floor. He said he
stood there to plead for his country. He did
not wish TO say anything that could be con-
st1ued into favoring the Secession move
ment on the one hand, or the Republican
Party on the other. Notwithstanding the
gloor-,y ana disastrous condition Of the
Union, Congress has done nothing 10 the
way of arresting the evil and relieving us
from the dangers and difficulties by which
we are surrounded. Gentlemen here dis
cuss the questions as if they were of feet
ing and transitory Importance, without con-
sideriDg the momentous consequences in
volved.
The two causes which lie at the fouuda-
IlOH VI tue ulueGenceS WHICH CuhraCJerlIe
our deliberations are, first, the pride of opin-
ion; second, party spirit. To adhere to
these in the present crisis is unworthy of the
representatives of freemen. Instead of dis
.seminating with lightning speed the intelli-
gence that nothing will be done and all hope
is destroyed, they would give evidence of an
earnest disposition to perform their duty,
there would he more probability of agreeing
upon some plan of adjustment. He advo
Gated the Crittenden plan, which was rally
ing support everywhere.
MIR. Nelson spoke at length, aud gave ut
terence to Union sentiments that were re-
ceived with applause by the galleries.
Mr.. Grow asked leave TO introduce q res
olution instructing the Select Committee of
Five TO inquire whether any secret orgaui-
zstion exists in the District of Columbia for
seiziDg the Federal buildings, and whether
any officers of the city or Federal Govern
ment are members thereof
There being but few members present, the
introduction of the resolution at this time
was objected to. Adjourned.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
From washington,

WASHINGTON, January 24.-Ex President
Tyler had long, satisfactory and friendly
interview with the President to-day. The
latter expressed his belief that there will be
no collision between the Federal aud State
forces during the remainder of his Admins
tratioD, and that he should certainly make
every effort to prevent it and to preserve
peace.
Mr.. Tyler will probably remain here till
the 4th Of February, to meet the Commits
sioners from States other than Virginia.
Larz Anderson, brother of Major Ander-
son, will leave tomorrow for his home-Oin-
cipnati. His efforts, both in Washington
and Charleston, were instrumental in pro-
ducipg the better understanding between
Major Anderson and the South Carolina au'
thorities.
A large number of leading Republicans
from various parts of the country have been
here for several days.
There is great deal Of consultation among
the friends of the incoming Administration,
the results of which may soon be developed
The Senate, in executive session, con-
irmed number of comparatively unim
portant nominations, thus clearing the cal
endar.
Among the combinations was that of Cap.
tain Black, of New Jersey, as Quartermaster
of the Marine Corps.
Mr.. Kellogg, of Illinois, returned from
Springfield to day, and from the fact that
be expressed the opinion that the Border
State Committee resolutions come nearer
than any other plan to what the public exi-
gencies require, this is deemed significant,
in connection with his recent visit to the
President elect.
Mr.. Case, of Indiana, will report bill ap-
propriatipg 100000 for the relief of the suE-
ieIers in Kansas.
Thaddeus Hyatt has proceeded thither
with a view of exerting his influence in the
Senatorial election. The principal candidates
are Messrs. Army, PomerOy and Graham.
The matter between Representatives Rust
and Dunn is in the hands of their friedds.
1t is not expected that any hostile meeting
will grow out of it.
Mr.. Colfax's amendment TO- the Post-o flee
Bill for daily Overland Mail proposes that it
shall start from the western frontier of Mis-
souri, accessible by railroad from the East, and
go through to Placerville, instead of from St.
Louis to San Francisco, delivering letters
and newspapers in twenty, and documents
in thirty five days; but these may be sent
by the contractor by steamer at his own ex-
pense. he avowed in his remarks that it
would involve only 100000 of expense per
annum over the present system, being the
cheapest daily plan ever yet proposed. This
amendment is still pending in the House.
The House Military Committee have pre-
pared bill for the benefit of the soldiers of
Fort Sumter. 1t appropriates 81, $50 to in-
dempify for loss sustained in precipitately
| leaving Fort Moultre.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
Arrirnl nftha Ariel


NEW YORK, January 24-The steamship
Ariel, from Aspinwall, with the California
mails of the lst inst, arrived at this port
this morning. The ArieL brings 81, ,250,o0O
in specie.
There are no tidings of the sloop. of. war
LeUdnt.
The Ayiel left Aspinwall on the 18th inst.
Mexico advices from the Mexican coast say
that Gen. Wool is fugitive. Gen. Mira
mons army was at San Bias.
Mr.. Weller, the United States Minister to
Mexico, had arrived at Acapulco, where Gen.
Alvarez rendered him an escort to the city
of Mexico.
Nea0 GTanada-The war operations in New
Granada continued to be unfavorable to the
Government. A decisive battle was expected
to occur soon on the plains of Bogota
A forced Government loan is causing much
excitement in Aspinwall and Panama
An attempt was to be made to levy an inn
port duty on articles for railroad officials.
ValpGr0iSo-Advices from Valparaiso are
at hand to December II, and from Lima to
the 10Th. The political news is unimportant.
The market at Valparaiso was well stocked.
Business was dull.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

Our respected and torcible neighbor, the
Enquirer, pronounces the resolutions of the
Democratic State Convention to have the
ring of the true metal. One of them ex
presses an anxiety to settle on the Critteuden
proposition, if the South would consent to
accept so little. Thatproposes constitutional
and congressional protection of slavery in
all the Territory where slavery could, by
any possibility, go. When the President in
his last annual Message declared that this
right must be admitted, the Enquirer de-
clsIed that the free States would never sub
init 70 il. Will it inform the public how
that which was so bad then that the free
States could never submit to it, has the ring
of the true metal now 1t is a matter OF no
consequence, but how is it that ones ear for
music changes so SUDDENLY
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
Louisiana Convention.

BATON RoUeE, La, January 24.--The
Committee of Fifteen reported to the Con-
vention to day the Ordinance of Secession,
which will probably pass tomorrow (Fri.
day.. The ordinance declares that all laws
and ordinances by which Louisiana became
a member of the Federal Union are repealed
and that the union now existing between
Louisiana and other States under the name
of the United States of America is hereby
dissolved. 1t also declares the resumption
by the State of all rights and powers hereto
fore delegated to the Federal Government
absolving her citizens from allegiance to said
Government, and that the State is in full
possession Of all the rights of sovereignty
which appertain to a free and independent
State. 1t further declares that all rights
acquired and vested under the Constitution
of the United States, or by any act of Con.
gress, or by treaty, or under tbe laws Of this
State, not incompatible with the ordinance,
shall remain in force and have the same
effect as if this ordinance had not passed.
A resolution was reported to the Oonven-
tion in the form of an ordinance, recognizing
the right of the free navigation of the Mis-
sissippi River into tributaries by all friendly
States bordering thereon, the right of ingress
and egress through the mouth of the Missis-
sippi by all friendly States, and declaring q
willingness to enter into stipulations to
guarantee the exercise of such rights.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

the rude hustle of the streets and the detested
glare Of the public gas-lamps. If you wish
to be mentally recumbent and to lie Sin
drearnful easep musipg over the days that
are no more,p he does not sacrilegiousiy
thrust himself between you and Hthe old
familiar faces, but gentyIhe comes, lets His
thoughts and sympathies melt ihto the tide
OF yours, and his conversation glides as soft
as ghosts Of words that haunt the dreamy
air" Of memory.
He is not one of the "blisters Of humanity
but rather soothing ointment for sore
places where those blisters have been. In
repayment for his company, he exacts from
you no tribute to his culture, no manifest
Acknowledgement of his acumen or his wit
He Is content TO be beneficent presence,
bealthful influence. That is reward enough.
He asksn other-not any more than the
dew and sunshine that refresh and vitalize
the humblest weed and the gaudiest flower.
Commend me always to such "A companion;
but in the name of nerves Jared to frenzy,
and of mental repose essential TO sanity,
deliver me from the companion who is in-
corriRibly aggressive in intellect and con-
versationl
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

BALTIMORE, January 25.-Governor Hicks
has appointed Reverdy johnson, Augustus
W. Bradford, VIM. T. GOldborough, Jno. w.
Crisfeld and J. Dixon Roman, all Union
men, as Commissioners to meet the Com
nissioners Of Virginia in Washington on the
fourth of February.
The special Charleston correspondent Of
the American says the South Carolina Wig
lance Committee have ferreted out a man
named Dodge, enlisted as soldier at Fort
Moultrie, charged with being correspond
ent Of the New York Tribune, and have com
PEELED him to leave the State.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
From Boston,

BosToY, January 25.-After the fremont
Temple was closed by the Mayor last night,
5000 people gathered in the vicinity, ma
joTity of them believing it ruse of the trus-
tees TO get rid of the mob.
The crowd broke up into parties, after
waiting for two hours, and gradually dis
psIsed.
About 200 proceeded to Wendell Phillips's
residence, on Essex street, aud threatened
10 cltan him out. The police prevented
any attack and made several arrests.
The coored population became greatly
alarmed in consequence of the threats that
mob would visit their houses, but there
was no such demonstration.
1t is said that Mayor Wightman was in
formed that an organized attack, by strong
force, would have been made on the Temple
from the outside, had the Convention treas
sembed in the evening, and he therefore
closed the ball, and decided that it should
not be Ieopened to-day.
A large crowd were gathered about the
building during the forenoon, and the police
were required to keep the street open for
vehicles.
The riotous demonstration is, however, at
an end.
BosToN, January 25.-The Anti-slavery
Society this afternoon reelected the old Off
GERS.
Edmund Quincy exonerates the trustees of
fremont Temple from all blame relative TO
the proceedings last night, and pronounced
Mayor Wightman of no consequence.
In the House to-day bill was introduced
empowering the Governor to place the mill
tary under the orders of the Sheriff of any
county on the application of twelve citizens,
for the suppression of a mob, and to protect
free speech. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
Wendell Phillips, Stellu Martin, ]. W.
Higginson, and other negroes and abolition
lists, appeared before Special Committee OF
the Legislature on the personal---very. Bill,
and demonstrated against its repeal.
1t is thought the bill will be repealed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
LATEST NEWS BY TEl.BGRAPa.

Especial telegram to the Cincinnati Press
Another steannboat DIsaster--The Oincin-
natl Packet HIeIrOse sunk IN Forty Fect
Water-Hent and Cargo Entirely Gone
Loss $50, 900 10 S6O,OO0.
EVANSVILLE, IND, January %.
intelligence has just reached here Of the
sinking of The Cincinnati packet Afelrose,
bound for Nashville, near Unioutown, KY;
in forty feet water; the disaster being
caused by her striking part of the wreck of
the Pacific, which was burned some time ago
at that point. The Melrose was rather an
old boat, worth about $l5, 900 or SIC, 600 aud
owned by Captain VIM. Metcalf of Coving-
ton, KY. The cargo, consisting of flour,
corn, provisions and whisky, was quite
heavy, and valued at sac, 900 to $45 900, will,
it is said, be totally lost though hear that
it and the boat are both almost fully insnnIred.
.... . R. NJ.
[Tbe Melrose left here full of freight Mon
day afternoon for Nashville, in which trade
che was. The above statement of loss seems
TO be correct-ED. PREss.]
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
The Intellectual BuIIy-The Agreeable
COmpaniOu,

A writer in the New Orleans Delta SAYS;
1t is not the man Of vigorous, active intel
lect, however estimable he may be in point of
moral worth, who is most agreeable as a
constant companion, or most acceptable as a
very frequent visitor. Or, at least, the
man who persists in working his in
tellectual enginery without ceasing in
his intercourse with others, let his con-
yeTsation be ever SO instructive or his
wit be ever so brilliant is very apt before
long to be secretly voted bore by his best
friends and most implicit admirers. Such a
man is too restless and too aggressive. He
rises every day, and goes forth to make in
tellectual conquests, and to astonish behold
ers with unreasonable displays of intellectual
pyrotechnics.
Every rational being, who can listen or
talk, he looks on as legitimate object of
attack. He is not satisfied with dead game;
it must be alive and kicking. Like the
lion, he scorns to touch lifeless carcass. In
other words, hewOn't rest himself and won't
let you rest. He is determined to flush you,
and make you take wing, just for the fun Of
bringing you down and baggiug you as you
hutter. He will not allow you aRy mental
recumbency any somnolent folding of the
arms, any passive, semi-obliVious leaning
back in your easy chair. He insists that you
shall think with all your might, in order to
appIeclhJe MS lhlnklng. Tnere are PHYSICAL
bullies and intellectual bullies--men who are
so constituted that they unconsciously bully
you whenever you are in their presence.
The intellectual bully is the most terrible
OF all. The physical bully, at the worst,
can only hurt the body. Usually he does
no more, by certain aggressive magnetism
OF animal force, than derange your nerves, il
they are weak, or cause queasiness about
the stomach If you are dyspeptic. But the
intellectual bully strikes at the mind. Ryou
give way to him, you will soon have no more
mental individuality left than If your brains
were scooped out of your Uranium. The
question at last resolves itself into tbis-re-
lief from his despotism, OF lunAey.
Now the companion who never wearies
and never oppresses is one who understands,
or at least observes in practice, the true
principles of conversation. Such man does
not provoke you TO thought when you are
In no mood for ii. He does not tax your
attention too much with paradoxes or in
! tricate problems. He does not decoy you
into an ambush 10 be peppered with puns
He does not insist on putting you on youl
intellectual pegs that he may have the
pleasure Of knocking. you down with his
intellectual "mawlies."
| II you WIN to be mentally at home VI
does not collar you and drag you out ami
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
IMpoRrATIoN OF FRENoH CLERKs :,

IMPORTATION OF FRENCH CLERKS INTO
RUssIA.-The journal du Haprs says:
A number of clerks belonging to the great
administrations of Paris, selected from among
the most capable, are daily leaving for ST.
Petersburg, to be employed by the Russian
Government in organizing, in the different
ministries and their dependencies, a system
of keeping accounts similar TO that practiced
in France, which is regarded throughout
Europe as uneqnaled for simplicity and ac-
curacy. 1t may here be remarked that this
system of keeping the public accounts was
introduced under the first empire, during the
ministry Of M. Molten. This minister,
having heard Of the extraordinary capacity
Of q clerk, named ArriVez, in the Office Of
the receiver Of taxes at Aueh (Gers), sent for
him to Paris, and asked him TO draw up a
statement Of his system. He did 80, and his
system, being approved by the Minister and
the Emperor, was Immediately adopted.
Since then, numerous improvements have
been made in the ArriYez method, but it is
still the basis of the system which is now in
operation from one end Of the Empire TO the
other. NJ. Arrivez remained at the head OF
an important department in the ministry OF
finance till his death, which took place some
years since.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

PECULIAR USE OF Spoons IN DISCOUNT Goa
REsPoNDEScE.-In recent trial in England,
the dispatches of the Discount Company
were read. The amounts they would take
were indicated by some kind of spoon.
When dispatch mentioned "tea spoon" an
explanation was obtained by the counsel, as
follows:
Mr.. Lawrence-"A tea spoon What is
that"
Bankrupt-"Five thousand pounds"
Mr.. Lawrence-"What is dessert spoon,
then 2"
Bankrupt-"Ten thousand pounds"
Mr.. Lawrence-"What is a table spoon?"
Bankrupt-"Fifteen thousand pounds"
Mr.. Lawreuce-"And gravy spoon2
Bankfupt-"Twenty thousand pounds"-
(Laughter.)
Examination continued-Mr. Marshall
used to send the message" Send me down
a tea'-(laughter) meaning a tea spoon, or
fb 600
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
IBy the Pony Express.1
Later from CaIISo,.nfa

SAN FRANCISCO, January 9.-The Legis-
latuTe met az Sacramento on the 7th. Don
Pablo De La Guena, native Californian, of
line attainments, was chosen President of the
Senate. He is Douglas Democrat, and was
elected without caucus nomination, receive
ing material support from the Republicans
the entire Breckinridge vote, and but four
Douglas Senators: This indicates a disor-
ganization of the Douglas party. =
The Assembly has not yet elected a
Speaker.
General Denver and VIM. McDougal are
regarded as the leading candidates for the
United States Senate.
The Pony Express, with dates from Fort
Keatney to the oath ult., has arrived.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26

MAzzINI ON THE ITALIAN QUEsrIoS.-Maz-
zini has sent a letter to the Sheffield Carl.
baldi Fund, in which he says; "Ours is a
mere truce. A day is yet for the purpose of
buryiDg our dead, and considering the dan
gers that we must still front. Next year we
shall have the Venetian and Roman ques-
tions to settle. Our war for Venetia
will be grand one for othets it will be the
rising of Hungary and of all the other ma.
tionalites." He calls upon England to op-
pose French intervention.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-26
seeeasIon in nI,s.auri.

81. LOUIS, January 20 "A special dispatch
70 the Republican from Jackson, Miss, dated
the 23d, says the convention elected seven
delegates to Southern Confederation, TO
meet at Montgomery, Alabama; and also
passed an ordinance TO raise eight regiments
Of troops. Jefferson Davis was elected Major
General. fI Il 10y