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New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

Advices from our Minister in London indicate
certain if not speedy recognition of the "Confed-
"erate States as an independent Power by
the British Government. But there is in this
nothing to surprise or discourage.
The tendencies of the British Government have
not been secret. The success or failure of
the JEFF. Davis rebellion depends on its power at
home, not on the favor with which it may be
regarded abroad.
A recognition by Great Britain would doubt
less give it certain degree of moral support,
but would neither feed nor clothe its armies.
Wait little, and We may have news to
send abroad that will neutralize the influences
of that On which the Brtifh Ministry is now di'.
posed to act. We expect no favor from Eu-
rope and have sought noue.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

whua tt TRIBUNE points out for suppression is Coryyi
d Lo tCn for cTi hng the AZ nnitTaton one OF tue
editors II hat psPoE is eopr&as sDcnt Of 5houssnd
.ensh 20 OPS ks Gagde L.syeol fr the defence Of tho
country. Albany Atlas and Argus.
The iiaas Gnd Argus does not state Sic facts
correctly. Col de TrObriand, who. commands
the ca ode Lafa! cite, though formerly connected
with due Coasrrisr dss Etafs Uais, has never ap-
pretrd hts politics, and has for months past
ogealy expressed his condemnation of its adyo-
cscs OF Treason and Secession.
1t fs untrue that THE TRIBUNE has objected
TO they Courier on account of ia erticising the
Administration. What we object to is nd and
cgmlmt given by it to JEFF Davis and hia fellow
C, Aspirstors for the overthrow of the United
s,tate.. That is the crime OF the Courier and
;less bolasr of The 1aas 0nd irgas.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28
Explosion at Pittsburgh.

NHHl INo day, Aue. zi1 IbOI,
An explosion took plaoesa the depot here today in
the Adams Express Oh it's arrival at O'Clock p.
Ii il supposed 10 have been caused by box of pereu
sion primers for cannon, addressed 10 Cen. j. c. FIRE.
mont, St. Louis. IL occurred at the Railroad Depot
whilo unloading the Eastern ear. VIM. Mclaughlin
and John Maher, who inside the car, seIi-
ously if not fatally wounded. MIR. Regan and Mr..
Bachelor, Custom House Inspectors, who the
outside were wounded; the former slightly wbilo the
latter had leg broken. Tue Express Company ore
taking tho best possible care OF the wounded.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

An Important arrest was made in this city
yesterday, at the instance Of Superintendent Ken
nedy, the person arrested being Saml. j. Ander-
son. He has carried OF very extensive cor
respondence with Vice. President Stephens Of the
Southern COnfederacy, ANA bas been in constant
communication with the Secession sympatbizers
in this city and S.ate For the last Six weeks,
according TO his own confession, lie has been
contributing editorial articles fox TIE Daily Nccs,
Day Book and Journal Of Commerce. An inter-
cepted letter from Washington advised him to 60
South via Kentucky, as a passport could not be
obtained from the Government He states that
Ben. Wood and Isaiah RyndeTs have cOmmuui-
Gated with the SoutheTners as extensively'as he
has done. Anderson's correspondence gives a
great deal of Important political information, be-
sides duplicating parties well known 10 this State.
report Of his arrest, aud one of his letters
from distinguished Georgian, riI be found in
sDOtber column.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

CHuDREg GoISG TO NEw HoMEs.--Any alleyin-
ton of the msores of humanity is gratifying 10 record
10 these war times. Tho Cbildrens Aid Society, ever
active in this way, cent out large company OF boys
and girls for the West yesterday afternoon, under the
charge of Mr.. C. C. Tracy. We fear want Of means
10 aid the children thrown the charity Of the city,
in these peculiarly necsssOus tmes, win check the
operations OF this excellent Society. Another CON-
pany Of orphan and destitute little will leave in
lew days from the barbor Of refuge if the friends
o. the little sufferers viii aid tlem.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

The Controller yesterday refreshed the men,
ory of the Supervisors in regard to tue amount
of money to be raised by tax in the City of
New-York this year. He wants for the use Of
the State 81, los 6S5 80; for Police, 81, ,649, 290;
County Government, $932,267; Interest on
county Debt. S93,5OO; fos the City Government,
So, ,2S7 $50 10; Deficiencies, $3O9 III 92-Total,
$11, 800, ,040 AZ.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28
Powder MILLS ysIewu Ur.

BUSIUN, IutoGhvI Nug q, IoUI'
The extensive powder mills four N nunber, at New
Durham, n. H., were blown up this afternoon az y
o'clock, killing FIVE men, The explosion Was terrific
and shook the country fer mics around. The mills
had large contract 10 oil Tor the Government. The
cause of she explosion is unknown.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

There must be some mistake IN the statement
that all intercourse between the Northern States
and the States 10 iusurrection has been prohibited
by the Government, and that Adams g. Co.'s
Express, especially, is forbidden to carry a mail
between uch States, We have before vs. tho
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

We print this morning Mr.. Russell's third
letter after the battle of Ball Run. The topics
of which it treats are miscellaneous, and are
touched in desultory manner. The letter will,
however, be read with interest.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28
ys.veuneuss Of p6r. Sexyuv.i.

ALhANt kuesdayt Avg n Jibl.
Secretary Seward arrived here at 10 o'clock this
evening by the Hudson River Railroad and proceeded
West by the Central Road at 10: Is p. he wss ne
companied by Mrs. Lincoln. Quite large crowd
greeted him at the depot.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

TaF WnTE FEATHER MEfrlSd At NE"1owN.--
This meeting is to bo hsd,o-morow Thursday night
Our notice yesiordai enormously read 4ae,.Sy''
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28
Nepalork Dailn Griba,re
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST %. 1861.

Advertisements for THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE for this
week must be banded in to-day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-28

The mails for Europe by the steamship Persia
will close this morning at % O'Clock.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
WHOLE NO. LIB.

and ,aey are determined upon emancipation by
the General Government, then viii the spirit Of
rebellion be again aroused, and kentucky. that i
thought BY many now loyal, win be one Of the
most rebeIlious The say let the negro alone
and they will sustain the Government. el
have read several letters from different por
tons Of the State on the subject, and all seem to
agree upon that point / have conversed with
many intelligent citizens. who are willing 70 spend
their money, and even shed their blood, fer the
perpetuity Of the Union on the original basis vet
they say they in favor of Southern rights,
equal and exact justice 10 all, and If any Of sbeiT
rights are assailed they feel themselves bound 70
resent, but prefer union 20 dissolution.
The pants Of some OF the soldiers of the 9Th
Indiana are getting seedy-they think il is time
they were getting some new clothes The 39th
Indiana volunteers have received their clothing,
they are certainly an Indifferent lot Of clothing.
Lieutenant King of Company G. IN my presence,
examining the pants found many that would
barely stick together-they were made Of
"Shoddy," the boys being much in need would
take them. IL is TO be hoped that when the 9th
gets theirs they viii be made of goods that viii
last at least one month. There Is great sEindle
practiced upon the soldier by these internal
sharks-the penitentiary is too good place for
them. The health of this regiment is on the i'm
prove only one soldier has died since their or
ganization, whilst the 99th, 30th, 3eth and S9th
have lost quite number each, and many are stll
on the sick hst--many have gone home fur
loughs. The weather still keeps mild and pleas
ant which adds greatly to the general health II
will be some days before the bridge is done, and
should the rainy season set in the work will be
greatly retarded. ] never knew Colonel Critten-
den to be in better spirits-he has taken great
pains in drilling his men and feels sanguine IN
their ability to do good job of fighting when the
proper time arrives, when that viii be is more
than can be told now, but the presumption now
is that il is not far distant Yours, W.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
RennhIicnnIsm Dead.

An Albany correspondent of the Buffalo CoET-
Ter thus comments upon the decease of the Re
publican organization:
Another year we shall probably have no effect
i've or formidable opposition. Republcanism is
dead and cold, and the remains of the defunct or
ganization should be put under ground without
delay. Mr.. Pomeroy, Mr.. Stewards immediate
representative in Congress, pronoHnces the party
dead, beyond the hope of resurrection, and he
implores his friends to stand by the Administra-
ton on patriotic conscientious, rejecting all
expectations of party advantage. This view Of
the case seems to be generally concurred in, as
well at Washington as throughout the country
Republicanism accomplished its mission when il
elected Mr.. Lincoln to the Presidency. In this
State the leaders of the party gave a cognOvif of
their incapacity and unhtness TO aid in conduct
ing the Government, when they voluntarily sur
rendered their organization and invited their life
long adversaries TO come in and share with them
in the advantages and responsibilities Of sustain
ing the Administration. They had an apparent
majority of at least $4,000 in the State Of New
York-they were sure to be reinforced by the
Federal Government; and yet so over mastering
was their consciousness of weakness and incapa-
blity that they delivered themselves over, bound
hand and foot, TO the tender mercies Of the men
whom they had made themselves hoarse in de
nouncing as unpatriotic, dishonest and corrupt.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30

the press ratified the prohibition Of freedom Of
discussion and cheered on those engaged in the
fiendish work of undermining our dearest institu
tions.
But now this engine of oppression has recoiled
portion Of the Republican party who would libe-
cate and arm the slaves not finding the Admins
tration quite far advanced in philanthropic
progress as themselves, have opened their batter
les upon it; and fearing that they too may be
treated like the genuine friends of the Constitu
ton, they have become jealous champions OF
constitutional liberty and denounce the political
iDquisiti0n with great b0ldness and power Now
that the torrent of evil has reached their own door
stones they realize its destructive nature and com
bine to resist il. They numerous and infiu-
entail faction and their protests will not be ut
tered in vain. They will for time roll back the
tide of desolation, and shall soon have liberty
to think
Take courage then, friends of the liberty Of
thought Take courage ye that would think for
yourselves public affairs and on the great in
terests Of your countryl Take courage, ye that
love the Constitution and love the people Of all
this broad land Ye may yet be free to think
free TO speak-free to writel Ye may yet speak
what you think Of civil war. of coercive war, of
subugating and unconstitutional warl Ye NAV
yet put forth your strong arguments for the SOW
eregnty of the States the equality Of their rights
and the sacredness of the great covenant and
charter of the Unionl Ye may yet see your
country reunited. peaceful, prosperous and blest
of Heavenl God speed the day. A. B. j.
New Haven, Dec. 10. 1861
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
THOMAS TALRorr. Sec'y.
Parke County Democratic Conven.


tion.
Pursuant to call, the Democracy of Parke
county met at the Court House in Rock
vile the 2lst inst, for the purpose of ap-
pointing delegates to the Democratic Convention
10 be held at indianapolis on the Eighth of Jan
uary The meeting Was very large md enthusi-
astic.
On motion of John r. Miller, Charles Hux
ford was called to the chair as President, and
Harrison Conney as Secretary.
On motion of ii. j. Rice, Committee of one
from each township was appointed to report reso-
lutions expressive of the sense of the meeting;
after which
Hon. Johu g. Davis, being loudly called for,
responded in a speech of an hour and half.
Logical, argumentative and patriotic, his remarks
were peculiarly appropriate and incisiye to the
policy of the party in power.
At the conclusion of Mr. Davis's speech, the
Committee on resolutions reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted;
Resolced, That we reaffirm the doctrines en-
bodied in the resolutions of che Mass Convention
of the Democracy OF Parke county held on the
l4tn gay OIL OeplemOer, fCOl.
ResolUed. That the act OF the Administratio
in removing John G. Fremont from military rule
in Missouri meets our cordial approval; and far
ther-
Resotoed That it is the duty of the President
to remove Simon Cameron from the Office of Sec
retary of War and all other officers of the Gov
ernment who indorse the ultra views of the Abo
litionists and are in favor of using the army of
the United States to subjugate the South, arm
the slaves and abolish slavery.
ResoIced, That in favor of nominating
candidates for State officers at the ensuing State
Convention.
RESOLVED, That recommend Scott Noel. of
Parke county. to the Democratic Convention to
be held at Indianapolis on the Sth of January, as
a suitable candidate for Auditor of State.
On motion of John G. Davis, every Democrat
of the county who chooses to attend should be con-
sidered delegate TO the State Convention.
On motion, John G. Davis was requested to
write out his speech for publication.
1t was moved that the proceedings of this
meeting be published IN the Terre Haute Jour
nal and State Sentinel.
After which the Convention adjourned.
CHAS. HUXFORD, Pres't.
II CoxSrrry Sec'v f@
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
War pefenses.

The threatening attitude of our affairs with
England has once more called the attention Of
the public TO our national defenses in the North
ern States. So far as the lakes are concerned. it
would be impossible for England and Canada 10
offer any resistance, for our mercantile marine
much of which can be used temporarily until
ships of war can be constructed-is more than
hundred fold more than theirs. We have more
than hundred ships where England and Canada
have one. and our sailors upon these inland seas
are in the same proportion. Under these circum-
stances il would be idle TO expend any large sums
Of money. if war was probable. in fortifying
our harbors or roadsteads II is hardly posi-
bic to conceive Of such state Of things 10 oc-
cur, when we should not command the lakes alb
soiutely. Butte keep this ascendency the States
bordering on the lakes should have large arsenals
or depots of arms and ammunition ready for in
slant use. IT we had riled cannon we could ft
out a hundred gr1boats, which would command
every harbor on the lakes in thirty days. We
have the small steamers. but we have not the
guns, the shot, shell and other ammunition neces
sary 10 use the vessels 70 the best advantage.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30

and principle, have long been notorious to Amer
leans; and recent circumstances have directed to
him an amount of English attention which has
made him equally well understood and despsed
in this country. Unhappily, until yesterday, We
had not been able fully TO appreciate the extent
and depth Of his moral and mental worthlessness
We knew that he had proposed to "annex" Can
ada; but the idea was to us, who know our strength
aud the weakness Of the United States, so utterly
ludicrous that we did not, and could not, appre-
ciate the folly and desperate wickedness of the
man who could put it forward as serious pro-
posaI. Since then Mr. Seward has done every
thing in his power to insult and exasperate Great
Britain He has encouraged the piIatical seizure
of our ships; he has ordered the illegal arrest of
British subjects; he has directed his ENJOYS at
foreige courts to resist and menace us.
Unless Mr.. Seward be simply out of his senses
with rage. fear and helpIessness-unless he be in
toxicated with his boastfuness till he believes
his own statemenis-he must be aware that Eng
land can, before the present month is passed, de-
stroy take possession of every seaport in the
Northern States, raise the blockade OF the South
ern coast and sweep the seas clear of the Federal
flag. And yet, with this knowledge, he has ven
tured on an outrage which ought to be avenee
by the immediete appearance OF a British fleet in
the Chesapeake. bringing the alternative of in
slant reparation or-war.
- The chastisement of the offending
Government will receive, will. we trust, be severe
enough, without the stimulus Of this additional
atrocity to rouse the Indignation of England into
fury, and spur the timidity of Her Cabinet into
action. We are glad to know that the agent in
the charge of the mails warned the offenders in a
tone which suited the occasion and the rank he
held.
The protest of Commander Williams, r. N ].
will, we trust, be speedily enforced by the still
sterner protest of a British feet, conveying even
to Mr.. Stewards dull conscience aud Mr.. Lincoln's
bewildered brain, proper sense of the conse-
quences which follow the preparation on board
British vessel of can act in violation Of interna-
tional law act of wanton piracy. which, had
the assaled had the means Of defense, the Amer
leans would not have dared to attempt"
What we have to do is sufficiently clear. 1t is
the duty of our Government to demand the i'm
mediate return Of the gentlemen stolen from un
der flag, in honorable guise. together with an
ample apology for lawless act of piratical ag
gression; and to prepare for the rejection of such
demand by dispatching forthwith to the Ameri-
can coast such a naval force may ensure the
total destruction Of the Federal navy and the in
slant blockade of all the chief Northern ports,
il due satisfaction be not given without delay.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
For the DalIy STATE Sentlne
To JOsephiue.-N z.
Selected Mlsttllanp.
For the Daily State sentine


The Freedom of Thinking.
Freedom of thought was bright jewel in the
crown Of American glory. Itincluded, of course,
the freedom of expressing thought in speech and
writing; for without these. the freedom of thought
woaid be vain and meaningless thing The
possession of this freedom has won for us the adj
miration and envy of the world.
But that glory has been suddenly aud totally
eclipsed. The Government, for transient politi-
cal purposes. has deprived the American people
Of their precious birthright of liberty Of thought
To speak, or write, or print that which the Gov
ernment does aot approve, is political crime.
exposing the offender 20 arrest and incarceration
in the American Bastile people who have
been accustomed to discnss freely, in peace and
war. the principles, measures. and policy Of their
rulers. now forbidden to do so, on pain OF the
infection of summary Executive vengeance.
Whist reason or apology is offered for this abo
Iition Of the freedom Of thoughty Political ne
eessity is pleaded in excuse OF the arbitrary pro
ceeling. But can the political necessities Of a
free government require that il should destroy
freedom, and thus commit suicideY Can free
government be preserved in this way7 BY no
means This is the way to destroy, not to save.
Il is said again that similar things are done by
vigilance committees in the Confederate States,
and the people there cannot reproach us for do
ill-. tie things which they do themselves. But
neither they nor their vigilance committees are
our models. We have our own rights to guard,
and we have our Consultation for our guide. Let
them sacrifice their liberty If they choose; that
i no reason why we should consent 70 the sacri-
fee Of ours
This invasion Of our rights and liberties did not
excite in the people that disapprobation which IL
should haze done. Under the binding influence
of party zeal, or maddened by rage against the
South on account of its secession, smitten with
terror at the idea Of dissolution Of the Govern
nent. the multitude hailed the oppressive meas
ure with shouts Of APPRECIATION A majority Of
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30
WM. I. I.JAcKsoS, Sec'y.
Putnam County Democratic Conven.
tiOn.


Putnam County Democratic Conven.
tion.
At a meeting of the Democrats of Putnam
county, held at the Courthouse, in Greencastle,
Tuesday. Dec. "a, 1861,
On motion, Gilmore Conley was called to the
chair, and Thomas Talbot appointed Secretary
On motion of d. R. Eckels, the chair appoint
ed committee of one from each township, to
select delegates to the State Convention.
Resolved. That no delegate from this county
be allowed TO vote by proxy, or in any manner to
admit any one to vote for US except those chosen
by US.
The committee reported the following persons
as delegates to the State Convention: Solomon
Acres. VIM. Brown, James H. Farmer, Arch
Johnston. ID. r. Eckles, W ID. Allen, Arthur
Walker, j. B. Mayhall, James S. Gordon aud
James Danaugh-
The following persons were selected as contin-
gents: James Stoops, W Parker, Samuel Gard
ner, A NJ. Puctt, R. Howard. George Priest,
John Herod, Ben. Walden and John Hendricks
The report unanimously adopted.
Resotued. That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the State Sentinel and Press
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
SOLOMON CONLEY, Chm.
II
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-12-30

The Allen County Democratic Convention foI
the purpose OF nominating delegates TO the State
Convention on the eth of January, assembled
this afternoon. d. H. Colerick was called to the
Chair, and VIM. Fleming appointed Secretary
After an address from the Chair, and speeches
by several other gentlemen. the following were
appointed delegates:
+. d. Lasselle, D. B. LitchheId, A. II. Hamil.
ton, o. Bird, James l.. Worden, VIM. Fleming,
p. Wise, O. F. Stinchcomb, NJ. Jenkinson, II
Dickerson, J. d. @. Nelson, James ID. Werner,
A. Wiley.
No resolutions were adopted---Fcrf Wayne
Sentinel