Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03

The London Times publishes another letter
from Mr.. R., dated New Orleans, May 25th,
which is of different tenor from several before
given. He speaks of the Outrageous" impress
ment Of British subjects into the Southern army,
and describes condition of things approaching to
a reign of terror. He says:
1.-The most cruel and atrocious acts are perpe-
trated by the rabble who style themselves citi-
zens. The national failing of curiosity and pry-
ing into other peoples affairs is now rampant, and
assumes the name and airs of patriotic vigilance.
Every stranger is watched, every word is noted,
espionage commands every key hole and every
letter-box; love of country takes to eavesdrop-
ping, and freedom shaves mems heads and packs
men up in boxes for the utterance of"Abolition
sentiments"
After making other statements, already IA
miliar to American readers, Mr.. Russell gives
the following explanation in reference to the
unresisted invasion of Virginia by Federal troops:
"Here it is said that there is mighty plan, in
pursuance of which the United States troops are
to be allowed to make their way into Virginia
that thew may at some convenint place be eaten
up by their enemies; and if we hear that the Con
federates at Harper's Ferry retain their position
one may believe some such plan really exists
although it is rather doubtful stately to permit
the United States forces to gain nossesson of the
right bank of the Potomac. Should the position
of Harper's Ferry be really occupied with de
sign of using it as point d'dppui for movements
against the North, and any large number oil
troops be withdrawn from Annapolis, Washington
and Baltimore. so as to leave those places com
paratively undefended, an Eruption in force OF
the Confederates en- the right flank and in real
of Gen. SCOTS army, might cause most serious
inconvenience, and endanger his communications
if not the possession of the places indicated
Looking at the map it is easy to see that march
aoufhward from ndria pould no oOmhin OIL
with an offensive movement by the forces said to
be concentrated in and around Fortress Monroe
so as to place Richmond itself in danger, and il
any such measure is contemplated battle
must be fought in that vicinity, or the prestige
of the South will receive very great damage
1t is impossible for any one to understand the
movements of the troops on both sides. These
companies scattered broadcast over the enor-
nous expanse of the States and where concen
trated in any considerable numbers seem to have
had their position determined rather by local cir
cumstances than by considerations connected with
the general plan of large campaign.
Mr.. Russell states that the blockade will be
severely felt in the South, aggravated as it Is by
the interruption of all intercourse by the Missis
sppi:
although the South boasts of resources, and
of its amazing richness and abundance of produce
the constant advice in the journals to increase the
breadth OF land under c. rn, and to neglect the
cotton crop, in consideration of the paramount
Importance of causes. indicate an apprehension Of
scarcity of food if the struggle be prolonged
Under any circumstances the patriotic ladies and
gentlemen who are so anxious for the war mus
make up their minds to suffer little in the flesh
All they can depend on is supply of home lux
uries. Indian corn and wheat, the flesh of pigs
eked out with a small supply of beefand mutton
will constitute the stape of their food. Butter
there will be none, and wine will speedily rise to
an enormous price. Nor will coffee and tea be
had except at a rate which will place them out Of
the reach of the mass of the community"