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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

For the Daily State Sentinel.
Is the SouIh Right I'm Demanding New
Constitutional Guarantees ns the
Condition of Remaining nm the
UniOnt

Is fhc SOuuh Right I'm Demaudi ing New
CSnona CSnsi,ion oa Ssmniniss naannises m n The The
Union!
desire to present this question to the public
so briefly that my article will be read. and yet so
clearly that it will be understood.
We may ask, first. what is constitutional
guaranty, and why it is ever ordained?
Proposition l. The experience Of the past has
proved that unlimited power in Government is
inconsistent with the rights. the safety of the
governed-that the latter can not rely upon the
sense of justice or the promise to act up to it, of
the former.
Proposition g. Especially is this found to be
the case in respect to those matters wherein II
may be in the power CT the governing, or domi.
nant party, the majority, 10 enact laws which
shall operate upon the minority alone, and not
upon the majority which enacts them: for er
ample, where the dominant political party is also
the dominant religious sect, and hence can en-
act penal laws that shall not oppress themselves
but only the minority, on whom their penaltie;
are visited
Proposition 3. Hence, as the great political in
vention of modern times, first applied in America,
the idea of written form of government, called
constitution, adopted by the people, defining
and limiting the power Of the Government, giving
guarantees TO the minority that they should not
be interfered with by the majority, in specified
matters.
Proposition 4. Constitutions are never invented
perfect, as adapted 10 all future times; but are
necessarily modified and altered TO correspond
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

THE TEAcHISGs or PArRrors AND STATESMEN,
on THE FOUNDERS or THE RrPrBLrc" ON SLAVE
Rr.-Ths Is a new work on question now ex-
citing the attention of the country. and it pro
fesses to be impartial and free from partisan bias
The Philadelphia Enquirer. in a review Of the
book, says Of il:
1t relates to a subject of vital interest to the
whole people. and places within the reach ofevery
intelligent man and woman the opinions Of the
founders Of our Government upon that subject
the whole constituting very admirable ant sue
cinct history Of slavery in the United Statss.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13
A Trsr QUESTION FOR PRrsrprsr L1xcor

A TEsT QUESTION FOR President LINCOLN
Hon. \. B. Rowan of Louisiana. Hon. Martin j .
Crawford of Georgia, and Hon. John Forsyth of
Alabama, have been appointed by the Southern
Congress Commissioners to proceed to Washing
ton and settle, if possible, the difficulties which
exist between the two Governments in relation to
the distribution of public property.
This is grand opportunity for display ofthat
much-vaunted Jacksonian grit which, BY Repub-
lican organs, the country has been led to expect
from the new Administration. The principle has
been broadly laid down by the Republican party
and its representative head that the South, being
in state of ofrevolution, is necessarily in state of
rebellion. This being the case, these three Com
missioners, first, must have the courage TO 90 to
Washington and the risk of the reception
which may there await them. If not, they are
unworthy the of the people and interests they
represent. Second, if President Lincoln carries
out his policy and has pluck in proportion to his
inches, he must have every one of these gentle
men arrested on the spot for treason, indicted,
tried and hung on Capitol Hill. Let him fail to
do this, and he stultifes himself and his party
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

eY- Landlords should note that DeIzell &
Smith, real estate agents, rent their houses if
any one can. The demand on them now is more
than they can supply. They collect rent
promptly and in advance.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

CENSUS OF NEW JkRsEY.-The Secretary Of
State Of New Jersey on Wednesday last pre-
sented to the Legislature an abstract of the State
census. The total population is 672,O24. OF
these GA .0oO are whites, "a 1886 are free col
ored and eight slanex
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

cE- Ex-West Point Cadet Lane, son of Ex-
Senator Lane, who resigned his position at West
Point, some time since, has received commission
in the Southern army, under President Jefferson
Davis. He passed through Washington a few
DAYS since, en- route for the South.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13
The Two Confederacies The Rcal
Crisis Upon Us.

To-day the two American Confederacies as
sumo form and shape under their new Govern
ments. The following shows the composition OF
their respective Cabinets:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13

sB- 1t was reported last night that the parties
we limited at a few days ago as likely to engage
in an affair of honor, have already left for Padu-
cab to satisfy their wounded sensibilities by the
smell of gunpowder. The police were on the
watch all day yesterday but the beligerents slip
ped through their fingers like eels. This will be
another subject for an Ethiopian epic for the
Canpbells.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-03-13
The Supreme Court.

We have thought that Mr.. Buchanan CON-
mitted grave error in his unceasing efforts to
commit the Democratic party TO the opinion of
the Supreme Court of the United States, in the
Dred Scott case, as he construed that opinion and
his prescription of those who did not agree with
him on that point; thus forbdding that free exer-
else of intelligent investigation, and that right of
private judgment, which should be tolerated at
all times, without bringing the citizen into con-
fict with the Court, or subecting him TO the
charge of disloyalty or disobedience to the judg-
ment of the highest judicial in the land.
Mr.. Buchanan's teachings on this subject we're
not in accordance with the doctrine laid down by
General jackson, we think; and to his peril
nacity in pressing his views on the Democratic
party, much of the difficulty in which organi-
zation was involved, during the last two years Of
his administration may be traced.
But what shall be said of the views of Mr..
Lincoln on this subject? He has gone to the
other extreme. and would by his doctrine reduce
the Supreme Court of the United States to very
low point indeed, with scarcely as much authority
as we have been accustomed to accord TO the de-
cisions of Justice of the peace in the State OF
Ohio. Such quackery as he exhibits in his refer
ence to that grave tribunal, in his inaugural, is
beneath contempt. He exalts the Chicago plat
form far above it, The farthest he would go in
the case of the Supreme Court, would be to con-
slider its opinions as entitled to respect and con-
sideration,' while he regards the resolutions OF
the Chicago platform as claw" to the Republi
cans and to himself-Ohio Statesman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
WHAT CANNON SHALL WE IMPORT
IN ruI rnITnp on run uEn An

1t were OF immense importance to our army to know
that the Armstorg does not for field
vice. In China Il 80 injured the gunners and the part 81
the English army posted low grounds before IT, so a. 10
re their heads that they obliged retire from
the field With during the heat OF battle and when ord
OF equal csliere mu b needed Besides on IN
vestgatcn in gland, recently had upon the efficiency
Of the cannon by commission duly appoiLed by the
Crown the above fact disclosed and the further one
Of Trial With II againsta brass piece OF the cabre
and q the old pattern when The brass piece blow II
fresmers end Induced advice that no more Armstrong
calnons be made for the government.
he Aechd''ies Magazine, England contains ts report
and II Is translated by the Journal dss Drs ald copied
by La Pdhie, Of the aoth Gt, ard both the Paris pa
pers Win comments Won the importance OF uvcstya-
ton and decision.
An Armstrong cannon was used In Charleston. and as
The United states s importing heavy ordnance il should
know that the gun III only answer 10 embrasures and
not In the open field.
~ base rife OF France IL the true ons TO i'm
rn,t n Is both light and effective AZ great distances
THO annop made Ike the FuHeld musket is also very
oeac,ye Tho VAL Is eoulcal and the Whole arm Ike
80 MIME rlae The bisss ride cannon and The English
,eS eanno, Ass ,sc ,, heavy ordnance That ID .
be Probable for our government 20 import &C s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
COLONEL BLENKEa's REGIMENT UNDER
MARCHING QPr.rcps

The Eighth regiment, German rifles co,,r.i ,onis
Bleukcr stationed AT Place Garden receves orore IN
Saturday sfterrccn to march Immediately but not being
erlscS equipped, far and unterclotbing are
concerned, deferred their departure until this evening
Yesterday morning, at two o'clock the regiment received
their quota Of blankets and about one hundred and 0rtv
sharpes rifles which, with the two hundred mask cts in
their possession, form the entire arme enl poeseed by
them. They have rot as yet bee furnished with the
cannon Tor Their artillery corps noueh Tho and
miners numbering one undred cKed n,e az iii trades
are AZ well equipped with mcchs nica i'm a could
POSSIBLY he wished Tor, ThA corps Is In command OF
Captain Wutsche an officer OF great EXPERIENCE having
already served In the Austr ian army
lbe regiment rs fuInr he'd with three handsome and
Wen arranged amour ace wagons. ono or these being
eeesn,y Dtteu up Az an apothecay depot, and is in
oha 81 o 'nc nOsp tai steward The remainder pro-
yeeo WIN oeuu 70 carry the sick and wounded No
regiment leaNr sc the city provided with complete
hhu 10 every way well appointed stock OF medical
stWts' ~ German citizens the Union Defence Com.
mt,ee ID the association Of patriotic ladies the Sping
w INF flute have not forgotten single item 10 make
hs epar tmen complete in every respect Each company
nt, sponFee sticking pasers bandagcs stimusns &c.
Besides thk each company 10 provided with pouch
tanning surgical Instruments for the carrying Of which
two detailed Thus in action the regimcnta
surgeon when called upon, always provided With the
necessary medcanents matter what port ~ the
battle field a wounded soldier NAV he.
1te knapsacks also furnished The regiment yeser
dav morning and nothing wanted ID the outfit Of
this noble eglment but the armament 70 place them
war footing and ready 20 90 into acton Their
definite il known even by Colonel Blenkey Yesterday
rnornirg At the "Wacht p4radc n great many dietn-
pushed parsons present snlong whom we rot sed
lion ladgs Wley and lady NJ acrircfe snd lSiy Mr..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
TIE AsT0R REGIMENT.

This command, named in honor Of John JACOB As,or,
fsq Of the patriotic members Of the Union Defen
Committee, is in camp at the Elm Park and complete "A
far as numbers concerned They have already been
mustered into service and numbtr assigned to them
They VIII hencefcrh be known as the twenty ninth re-
giment New Ioik state Volunteers 90 the 22d inst
an election for officers was held 20 the folio wing eld
and STAFF officers elected - 0l0nel, Won stein
WEIR Lieutenant Colorel Clcmeuls scots Major, Louis
Livingston; Adiutaut, Won Lschuescher; Quartermas
ter, NJ Primer; Coumisaary, " Eeimsn; Plynsster,
Charles Newell The regm nt il composed entirely OF
Germans, with two ptons OF the line oiceFs
They have been literally treated By the gentleman whose
they bear and in hopes Of receiving eoup
mtnts during the coming week. The ccamaud IL IN
rigid discipline and is already experiencing the sgeets
or rattle! 1n,v,s. n camp life,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
OPERATIONS IN THE CHARLEsTowN NAVY
YARD.

The steam frisale Mississippi went into commission
al Boston Saturday afternoon Her officers FOL,
owsTag officer Of the Gull division OF the blockading
squadron, william Mervine OF New York. Commander,
Captain Thomas o. Stllritge, of Massachusetts, First
Lieutenant and Executive officer, Francis Winsow OF
Massachusetts, Second Lieutenant Aaron X Hughes Of
New York Third Lieutenant, Joha Msdgsn, Jr., Of
Maine. Fourth Lieutenant, r. L. Williams, al Maine.
Fifth Lieutenant, H. Mexican Bnchasan, Of Pennsylvania
Master, George Dewey, OF Vermont Paymaster, T.
Msrston Taylor OF New Jersey. Surgeon, Robert
r Aaocoun, OF New Jersey. Assistant Surgeon, j. W.
shvcly Of Indiana. Chief Engineer, Ebrdge Law.
policeman, Penney lyania liam H. Hunt OF New York.
Third Assistant Eagineers, X. Rrocks, OF -; William
H. Gladng. OF Pennsylvania James J. Noble, Of -;
fTed 8 Mexican, OF -. Gunner, William Cope Of
Ptunsy lvan's. sailmaker, George Lozier, OF New
FORK. Bcaiswan, Joseph Lewis. Captains Clerk,
Farcis c Selfrisre. Paymaster's Clerk, David r.
Power. Pilot, BENJAMIN T. Clifford Acting Mdship.
Woodward Albert Barker, J. r. Bartlett, Walter
Aobot Commodore Mervne goes out 10 the Mississippi
osrag Officer until The arrival Of the Colorado, wheh
WI DC the nag ship Of the Gulf div son Of the bockadng
squadron.
The brig cambridge Ia now 10 commission a, Boston.
nee ner return from tho Paraguay expedition she has
been thoroughly overhaued aud repaired The Balm,
bridge one OF the three prias OF war built for ue
United states rates six guns, and $50 tens burtLe
She is smaller than the Perry and srye- than the DS
palm, which was scutted at Norfolk Her destnot,or
VIII be The rendezvous Of the homo aeet ull list M
her oficors is as folows.-lieuteusnt Commandipc
Thomas N, Bfasber; Lieutenant, Jas s. Thernton ia -
master, Henry y. Woodbridge Past Assstss surgeon.
Nn. Johnson, Jr acting hicshpman, Georpo r. Para
captains CLERK, y J.. PaTkmaB. Pavmseterc Clorlr
Charles WO0iley; Masters Mates F3vsrd q g.,,
batshn HOPKINS, Joseph ,. BALDWIN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE WORK OF THE SOUTHERN pRIvATErRs

The telegraph has already briefly mentioned the cap
ture of several ships at Ne Orleans The See Of the l
says
ON Wednesday night the privateer Calhoun Cited on.
in this port, FASTENED to the Balize her important
work, under command OF the daring and veteran Captain
Jack Wison having on board u his vessel several fn
pieces ~ cannon and hundred intrepid men provided
with small arms and everything sessary for ~ ccess-
ful cruse Ia the Gulf The first fruits OF her m ssior
were very soon picked up, without much opposion an
were brought TO the cy yesterday morning. the shape
81 asubstantal bark the Ocean Esge, from Portland
Maine, With cargo Of 147 casks Of lme several
thousand dollars, independent Of the Of the vessel
Captain Wilson having sent the Ocean Eagle up under
prize crew. set out again for the Gulf after sundry oth
crafts, which, from accounts obtained he kad hopes
capturing near the Basize, and or which be nc
doubt caught last night, and will send this morning
The prvateer Music captured prize at or near the
Baze, which brought up yesterday, IN company
with The prize captured by the Calhoun. THIS the
ship John jarvis.
The same paper Of the 18th says
Several ships from Northern parts have, ag we pre-
dicted would be the cose been captured, and
tercay brough up to this port Two Of these prizes
6ne ones taken by the steamship privateer v. r.
Ivy The results of the FIRST forty eight hours work
may be set down at about $500 coo
There two valuable cargoes Of Calcutta goods
due n coast These csrFoes Owned chiefly
in Boston, and IL bruited about yesterday thai the
excusicnists we're looking out for them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE DE KALB REGIMENT.

Al the Yorkvie Park, foot Of Eighty sixth street,
regiment Is stationed which promises aft Or being fully
organized and Inspected to vie with any volunteer mill
tary body that has yet been raised in the city
In this regiment Is a company Of Zouaves, mum.
bering one hundred, in command OF Captain Emil
Duysirg distinguished officer in the German army
Having received recruits from this city and vicinity the
regiment now numbers upwards Of eight hundred men
all OF whom are in barracks, at the above mentioned
pace The order for inspection has been issued and Il
u probable that the regiment will be received into the
State seryice during this week As comm nder or the
reg ncnt Colonel Won elisa thorough going military
officer has been selected, and Captain Duy sng will re-
main as commander OF his corps OF Zouaves and have
the right flank the post Of honor In the regmenta line
The command Is IN excellent s,plse, being constantly
drilled ON saturday afternoon the De Kab Of
the ten regiments inspected by the Union Defence
mttee one feature viii be observed by this regiment
which IL that no officer viii be e3;ted unless he Is an
experienced military man. The regiment thus far has
been sustained mainly by suhsc options from rivate
sources, contributed by patriotic Germans
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE NINTH REGIMENT.

This command, now under orders for 20 many days,
at last fully equipped and ready 10 leave The order
Cor their departure had in fact been issued for yesterday
afternoon hut again countermanded Thls afternoon
the regiment win leave positively ard nothing less thar
blockade Of The port or the destruction OF the Phadcl
pha Railroad will prevent their going. Quartcrmaster
Htnrqucs has been kept busy foe the past two days 10
the distribution u shoes, blackcts canteens &c The
regiment numbers over eight nuncsed and would have
had upwards of thousand II they bad been permitted
TO go when they offered their services 10 the authorities
The command forms al three O'Clock on Union square
preparatory 10 departure and doubt they win create
great demonstration in their march down broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE GARIBALDI GUARD.

NOTICE TO THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF NEW YORK.
Mcssrs Alexander Bliss, IL West twenty FIRST street,
and Faros A. Stout % Ninth street have been appoint
Ell hy Col. d'utassy, commanding the Garbadi Guard
committee to solicit and receive subscriptions in aid OF the
regiment Is in urgent need OF clothing and other ne
cessares ard comforts not furnished by the Union
Defence Committee or by the United states Government
Patr lotto and benevolent citizens invited to send
contrbut TO thu above named committee at either Of
their residences. The committee will thankfully acknow
edge all gifts through the newspapers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
PRESIDENTS LIFE GUARD.

This regiment Is rapidly hllins p, and from what i've
learn will Prove Of the most efficient sent from
this city Much ~ expected Of from the fact OF the
greatest care being given 70 the see'ton Of po'h ohces
and men Good moral character and strong pny are
the REQUISITES necessary In the character OF all
applicants for any ppston in the REGIMENT COLONEL
Good ~ not having recsiyc as yet assistance rom any
quarter and which he now IN need ~, would respectfully
solicit such aid as will Nablc him 70 complete his organ.
lga,jop. AZ The ear,iest aesible moment All donations
can be sen. 10 Colonel - 'oou""i No DeeAmm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
IMPORTANT FROM the GULF.

Arrival q the Steamer PhilsdslpAia with
nssusssant sIsmmsS's CompaAy-Gsn.
sssI Bragg about % Postpone Inden-
psssly the Attach On Fort PAoksns-Ths
UleeRade ut Pensacola Complete, and
UsDmunscatien with the Rebels eat ON
~ sea-Ths Governor General Of Ha-
vsna suPplyin the Government Troops
SrSm Texas with FoOd-Our PcnsacsAs,
Ksy West and Tortugas Correspond
ence, &C., &c., sc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE GERMAN FIELD BATTERY.

Commanded by A. Brickel, have their headquarters al
No William street They are now organized and at the
disposition Of the government The men composing the
battery have many Of them seen active service during
the rcvolutonar OF Lower Germany. Since their
formation they have susained themselves In quarters
from their private resources and now appeal TO the pub
IL for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE CAMPS AT STATEN ISLAND.
LETTER FROM THE NEW YORK CALIFORNIA (THIRTY.
sECOND) REGIMENT.

CANT YATES, Staten Island, May &C. 1861.
Our situation s most delightful barracks roomy
and comfortable but food not such have been
accustomed TO. St somehow try and get along with
IL, though rather hard on regiment; many have
Jared Our camp Ia named after General Yates OF
Quartermasters department OF your citya very hand
some compliment for 80 handsome q camping ground
Major Frank Lemon has been in command since we
came here, and he is putting the boys through course
Of sprouts" The first day we left New York he made
march Eve miles TO camp grouni-a pretty good
beginning; then we had evening parade when he is
sued the following ordersand IL comes hard "young
one' that never wac soldier before Il don't say am
now, but hope TO be IL the Major keeps on
Reveille az I've o'clock drill from half past five to
breakfast O. halfpast seven guard mounting At nine
Doctors call at hafpasi nine drill from ten 10 twelve
dinner half past twelve drill from three TO frs. even
ing paraee =. sunset s.a,ioo at nine taps ten minutes
after. These orders are all carried out cup TO the
handle"
Yesterday afternoon was "wash day" and we didn't
80 washing, but went claiming down on the beach,
about one mile from the camp, and IT relief from
camp duty We brought about three Thousand CLAIMS,
baken
The Major has complimentcd account of our good
behavior He says that opie have called upon him
compmented the men for their general good conduct
and orderly manners.
We have just had regmental parade in honor OF and
respect 70, the gallant Colonel Ellsworth, OF the Fire
Xousves The Major had Ms flags dressed In mourning
with drums nued, and heard he told the officers he
was much pleased with the and mannuyrinp OF
the men, am OFF now for a walk the beach and will
write more ore Of these days.
ACCESSION TO THE CALIFORNIA REGIMENT.
The members Of Captain Lewis Bieral, Company A.,
Empire City regimen requested TO meet is West
Houston street. Monday, May 81, at eight o'clock A. M
to be mustered in the United States service in Colonel
Basers California regiment. by order Of Lewis Beral
Captain COMPANY A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE ANDERSON zoUAvEs.
no TnFEpIToR on mn ugnhLp.

VIA you have the Kindness TO correct the statement
that appeared in your Sundays edition. 70 the effect
that Andersons Iouavcs numbered only 100 men. They
have " that purobhf u able bodied men. By max ing
the above correction you Will erest'y o7liRe
:. j. DO-KsT ADEp,
Captain Of Company 9, Arderson lousycs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
THE BRITISH VOLUNTEERS

VIII muster for inspection at nine O'Clock Tuesday
mornng The officers expect 10 turn out something like
600 The regiment has had many as 200 men,
but through the neglect Of the authorities the number
has dwiuded 10 ess than one half IL Is confidently
hoped, however tat the original number will again be
reached and exceeded, " the regiment has fair play
shown 10 N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
WESTERN MILITARY ENTHUSIASM.

One company in the Ohio regiment which % now IN
Washington, contains sixteen brothers. Their name is
Fisch They we're all born In Germany. This Temnka-
bic Incident has attracted general notice. and the brothers
will be made the recipients Of m ovation soon 10 be
eli