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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
Judge Hughes.

On last Saturday a public meeting called
at the Court-hous i'm this place, for the purpose
Of endeayoring to raise further recruits for the
United States service, and discussing matters
connected Herewith Our engagements were
such that we could not be present at this meet
ing, but we learn that large number of persons
were present, and that several appropriate and
patriotic addresses were made on the occasion.
Among the speakers that addressed the meeting
was Hon. James Hughes, Judge of the Court of
Claims at Washington City, who has been here
several weeks attending to professional business.
We learn that the Judges address was generally
well received, and well suited to the occasion.
He takes uncompromising ground in favor
of sustaining the Union, giving plain
and palpable why we should
sustain the General Government in its efforts to
put down the rebellion that has been raging in
thinks the former Administration did wrong in
not sooner taking measures to check this rebel
lion, before it had assumed so formidable an as
pect. We have heretofore opposed some of Judge
Hughes views with regard to the general policy
of the Government but in sustaining the Union
and the Constitution, trust that he is all right,
and can never favor any policy that would tend
to disruption Of the Union. This is no time for
discussing minor political differences. The ques
ton now is: "Are you for the Union, or against
itl" In this respect, we can stand shoulder to
shoulder with Judge Hughes. any other patri-
otic man, no matter what his former political
opinions may have been, in sustaining that
Union-Bioomingto Republican.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
The Tailor and Dem Swift.

A tailor in Dublin, near the residence of the
Dean, took it into his head that he specially
and divinely inspired to interpret the prophecies,
and especially the Book of Revelations. Quit
ting the shcpboar he turned out preacher,
or rather a prophet until his customers had
left his aop, and his family was likely to famsh.
His monomana well known to Dean
Swift, who benevolently watched for some con-
venient opportunity to turn the current of his
thoughts.
One night the tailor, as he fancied, got a spe.
cial revelation to go and convert Dean Swift; and
the next morning took up the line of march to
the deanery. The Dean, whose study fur
nished with glass door, saw the tailor approach,
and instantly surmised the nature of his errand.
Throwing himself into an attitude of solemnity
and thoughtfulness, with the Bible open before
him, and his eyes fixed on the tenth Chapter of
Revelations, he awaited his approach.
The door opened and the tailor announced,
in an unearthly voice, the message: Dean
Swift, l am sent by the Almighty to announce to
you"
Come in my friend" said the Dean, =" / am
in great trouble, and no doubt the Lord has sent
you to help me out of my difficulties
This unexpected welcome inspired the tlilor
strengthened greatly his assurance in his own
prophetic character, and disposed him to listen to
the disclosure.
"My friend" said the Dean, al have Just been
reading the tenth chapter of Revelations. and am
greatly distressed Mt difficulty / have met with
and you are the very man sent to help me out
Here Is an account of an angel that came down
from heaven, who was so large that he placed one
foot on the sell AID the other on the earth, and
lifted up his hands to heaven. Now my knowl
edge of mathematics" !" continued the Dean, cha:
enabled me to calculate exactly the size and form
OF an angel; but | am in great difficulty; for
wish to ascertain how much cloth il will take iC
make him pair of breeches and that is ex
actly in your line of business, l have no doub
the Lord has sent you to show me-"
This sudden exposition came like an electri,
shock to the poor tailor; he rushed from tn,
house, ran to his shop, and sudden revision o
thought and feeling came over him. Maxim,
breeches was exactly in his line of business. III,
returned to his occupation thoroughly cured o
his prophetical revelations by the wit of tn
Dean.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

Under this head the Newcastle Courier,
staunch Republican organ, makes the following
points against the administration Of His Excel
lency, Governor MoRroN:
In Ohio the papers complain loudly and con
stantly of the outrageous swindling and knavery
connected with the Commissary and Quarter
masters Department Of the army. In this State
there can be no doubt that the same departments
reek with the most stupendous frauds, and vet the
press has had very little to say on the subject
Why is thisi
Among the awards made last week for cloth
ing the six regiments Of State troops, we find
that contracts were given as follows: To one In
dianapolis clothing house, gray satnet jacket and
pants for one regiment at 81 for each suit. Lew
is Frohman, Cincinnati, for furnishing regi-
ment with the same goods, gets 50 %; and an
other indianapolis clothing house. on the same
kind Of contract, get s. 50 suit Now, the
beauty of the thing is, that the Quartermnster
General, i'm awarding these contracts, passed over
without notice. bid from one Of the oldest and
most responsible houses in Cincinnati, vho offer
ell TO furnish precisely the same goods at SO 25 =
suit. Can the indianapolis Journal throw any
light upon this transactiong Doubtless that pa
der can make the thing all right as clearly and
satisfactorily as il accounted for the chcory and
beans in Commissary General Mansur's coffee.
While the Journal j. on the subject. will it also
inform an anxious public how many fine suits cf
clothes have been presented 10 hangers-on about
the Offices of the Commissary and Quartermas-
teri
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

e8- The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore american gives the following in refer
ence to jackson, who. after killing Col. Els
worth, was shot by young Brownell:
jackson, / learned from good authority, was
native of Fairfax county, but removed to AL
exandrla only six or seven months ago, when he
assumed the direction of the Marshall House. He
seemel to have been but little known in Alexan-
dra, and to have been respected in his vocation.
The statements of the Washington press relative
to his being man of desperate character, are
said by citizens of Alexandria who knew Jack
son well, to be without foundation. He was,
however, firm secessionist, and is said to have
expressed determination to fire only at the Off
GERS of any force who should enter the city for
the purpose of capturing it. An inquest was
held over the body, ! am told. and verdict ren
dered that he killed lin defending his private
property Jackson's body was taken to Fairfax
Court House ON the day after his death, and was
there buried by the State authorities with cere-
monial honors. jackson about 50 years of
age, and leaves wife and four children. There
is not la word OF truth in the report that his wife
had been insulted by the Zouaves."
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

The editor of wilkes On. " Spirit Of The
Times is a soldier now in Washington. In late
letter to the Spirit. he thus remarks on the wea-
pons with which the battles are likely TO he won:
Some importance has been attributed TO the
fact that the Southern men, as general thing.
are better marksmen than the soldiers Of the
North, and that they will consequently possess a
great advantage, through such superiority, in the
hour of battle But while ! do not believe that
this is the case TO any great extent, would not,
even lift were so, give much consideration 10 the
fact for in battle but few special shots made,
and the coming struggle is not destined TO be n
contest of mere Workmanship or evolution. War
began with the spear for its weapon; after va
riety of changes, through several centuries, it
yielded its refinement and under Napoleon Ill,
on the fields of Magenta and Solferino, came back
TO the spear again. On those bloody and bitterly
contested fields the alert ZouGucs and the athletic
Chgsscurs dAfrique refused to accept of the ra-
tons of powder and ball when served out to the
troops, Just previous to battle; nay, when the
charge was given, refused even to discharge the
loads which was already in their weapons, but
rushing forward through the fire, they engaged
the Austrians hand TO hand, and bayoneted them
in the ranks. This is unquestionably the true re
source of superior physical condition.
On this plan the coming between the
North and South will surely be contested and
in part evidence thereof, / viii merely pont to
the fact that the Government has already taken
away the little costly breechloading toys which
the munifcence Of New York put in the hands
of Col. EIlsuorth's regiment, and served out TO
them the spear, in the shape of sabre on the
end of Mimic. .musket, and may Heaven help
those under the edge Of whose bayonets these
"pet lambs" shall succeed in getting. There will
be some strange fighting, in which, possibly. evcn
"butting" and wrestling, and throttling may form
part but, after a short turmoil. the result viii
be heap of slain and flying remnant, each OF
whom will probably render his verdict of the
struggle in the exclamation that 'those fellows
are not gentlemen The sabre bayonet Is also
to be distributed throughout the entire army, and
/ feel certain, from what have gathered through
military men, that the actual embrace Of battle
man to man, is what the Northern Captains oi
this war intend mostly to rely upon.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
Removal of Judge Douglas, Remains,

The removal of Judge Douglas remains took
place at between twelve and one O'Clock yeSter-
day. As early as nine o'clock in the morning a
crowd of people collected in front of the fremont
House, and remained there during the entire fore
noon. The remains were escorted by the Chica-
60 Light Guard, the Sturges Rifles and the Scam
mon Light Infantry. These companies formed Il
body guard which was quite necessary to keep
the crowd IN check so great was the rush of peo-
pie in the streets Bryan Hall most appro-
priately arranged for the reception of the illus
triOus dead and was full of solemn grandeur.
The coffin was placed upon the pedestal of the
platform, and surrounded by soldiers, who pre-
served the order which was becoming to the scene,
a vast crowd defiled past and passed out at a
side door. The decorations of the hall are beau
tifIl and impressive. From the talons of the
eagle. the flag of the Union falls gracefully to the
four columns supporting the canopy. At the foot
of the coffin stands broken column, emblematic
of life cut short in the midst OF promise and great
ness, and at its head stands a vase of beautifully
variegated flowers. Upon the front of the gallery
the portraits of the Presidents, by Healy are
festooned with black and white Grape The gal
lery is decorated with American flags. Around
the middle of the stage are four large American
flags, looped in festoons with Grape in the center
of which hangs portrait of Judge Dougrs
painted by Healy some fifteen years since. The
front of the stage is beautifully omamented with
howers-Chicd0o Times
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

the conflict between the United States and the
Confederate States, it is hardly possible for both
to be right and for both to win. According to
Napoleon, VINO was an acute observer, and whose
opinions are entitled to respect on war subjects,
the general rule of Providence is to aid the side
of the heaviest artillery. Yet there is high au-
thorlty going to prove that the battle is not al
ways to the strong-which is another conflict.
In fact, view this subject you will all kinds of
conflicts are inevitable. For our own part, we
suggest that the whole subject be given up to
Providence without any military trial whatever,
Thus we will place ourselves on Tie conserya-
tive platform of the Wyoming IN y Confer
ence, which lately passed the following preamble
and resolution
WHEREAS, Divine Providence has taken the
work of emancipation into his own hands; there
fore,
Resolred, That we stand still and see the saliva.
ton of God
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
VOL. XXI. NJ. 3.

Good bye, you bold buccaneer! Pirut of the deep
blue sea, adooi adOOp
My tower threw the Southern COnthievracy on
my way home was thrillin enuff for yeller covers.
1t will form the subeck of my next. Betsy Jane
and the progeny air WELL
Yours respectively, A. WARD.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

REvoLvERs CONCEALED IN A CRISoLrSE-A
Southern lady. on her way home from Phiadel-
phia, passed through Harper's Ferry last week
with no less than dozen revolvers slowed away
under her crinoline. while any quantity of devices
have been adopted by different parties for supply
ing the rebel army in quantities large and small
with articles required.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
"The HaveIock,-How to Make 1t.


For the information Of numerous lady readers,
we undertake to describe the manner of "cutting
OUT the Hauelock one of the most useful items
for soldiers outfit yet offered for the comfort
of the brave patriots who have gone southwark.
The IIavelock, it may not be generally known,
was the invention of the Christian soldier and
hero of Lucknow, from whom it derives its
name. and during the famous Indian campaign
was found to be of great benefit to the English
troops.
As soon as the requisiton for troops was is
sued by the President, the relatives and friends
of the soldiers availed themselves of every prac-
ticable design and suggestion tending to in
crease their comfort while in a southern cline
The invention of Havelock, of course, was
not forgotten, and now the majority of the SOL
diers in Washington have their heads protected
from the rays of the sun, by this simple contri-
vance.
The Havelock is made of some white material
which reflects, instead of absorbs, the suns rays
1t can be made of flannel, muslin or silk, but the
first named material is the most desirable.
1t has been alleged that the reflection of the
sunlight upon the white muslin is very injurious
to the ewes of the men in the rear ranks, whose
eyes, in marching, are fixed on the cape of the
Havelocks of the front rank men. The objec
ton is worth investigation, and if ascertained tc
be well founded, should lead to the adoption o.
ing the rays of the sun, but also less trying OF
the eyes of the rear rank men. White flannel
with its rejecting properties are somewhat les
than those of muslin, is perhaps more perfec
non-conductor of heat, and for these reasons il
preferable as a material for the Havelock.
The Havelock is cut in four pieces, the crown
the body, the front and the cape. The crown il
cut perfectly round and six inches in diameter.
The body is nearly straight on its lower edge
and slightly concave on the upper edge where
is attached to the crown. Its length is hal
the circumference of the crown.
The front, which is sewed to the crown imme
diately opposite the body should be of two thick
nesses so as to cover both the upper and the lowe
sides of the front piece of the cap.
The cape, which is attached at its upper edg
to the body, to be correctly proportioned, shoult
be about eighteen inches in length, measured per
| pendicularly, and thirty inches in width.
The ladies at the Sewing Hall in this city ar
at present engaged in the manufacture of Have
locks for our soldiers in the southern end of tn
State, where they are greatly needed protec
tion against the sun. We hope to see like pa
triotic spirit manifested by the ladies Throughout
the State. Before the extreme hot weather ar
rives, let every brave of Illinois engaged j
the preservation of our country, be supplied wit
this useful article of apparel.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

PRIvArEERs.-The plea for water hghwaymen
that those who commission them can not afford
TO make war in the regular way. would hold good
for land highwaymen. employed by Governments
whose subjects declined 20 pay war tax. IL Is the
old principle, very convenient for buccaneer bel
ligerents if the civilized world would stand i--of
making ,rar support itself But the civilized world
won't stand such practice by land-why should il
by seaf If this war goes on. some practical
swers viii be provoked TO that question.-Lssdan
Dix
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

The CRoPs-We hear some complaints of chess
i'm the growing wheat of this county. but it is sup
posed it will not be seriously injured. Corn is
growing finely with every promise OF a bOuntiful
crop. The weather for the past few days has
been very favorable for n.-Lgfoyts< Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12

eB- Phillippa. the scene of the conflict of Mon.
day, is the county town of Barbour county, Va.
1t lies near the foot of the Blue ridge, ON Tygarts
Valley river, about twenty miles to the south of
Grafton, which is on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-12
Morning Robes.

These will be very fashionable this summer
made of pique or quilting-a material very much
resembling MarseitLaise but not so thick and
heavy. The skirt can be gOred or made to suit
the fancy; Zouave jacket and vest of the same
material, or a Zouave Swiss muslin skirt. For
those who dislike the Zouave, there is the "Ma-
thilde jacket" very stylish and becoming style,
can be made of pique briIlante, or light cashmere
This is bOrdered with another color, the edge of
the trimming scollOped in button hole upon the
material, and tiny polka-spots on each scollop,
plain flowing sleeve, the same trimming passing
up on the outside of the sleeve, jockey shape. A
side seam, technically termed "dart," on font
form the shape, the back also having seams to
compose the waist
GOred peignOirs are generally accompanied by
a small peerine cape. not quite extending to the
waist. Some of this style are merely gored in
front, trimmed with large buttons. Exceedingly
pretty negiige costumes are temptngly becoming
and cool in their white muslin, worn over an
elaborately tucked under-skirt the Zouave jacket,
trimmed with putting, through which is run a
ribbon of any color to suit the fancy the collar
at the throat or filling of lace simply fastened by
q knot of ribbon.
Matrons, who prefer experimenting their own
household, especially in the matin hour, will find
the small bishop sleeve particularly adapted to a
negiige costume. A small, pointed cap, trimmed
with narrow ruffles or braid, and the lower part
of the sleeve gathered into band through which
the hand can easily pass, admitting an under
sleeve, if chosen, the turned back cuffs to be
trimmed with braid, or embroidered, as suits the
taste.
ON DIT.
The white dresses which have been obsolete
for so many years, are to be again revived. This
is produced from the fact that the Empress Eu-
genie contemplates wearing mourning for her
sister during the present year, varying her SOM
bre toilette by white occasionally. If destined for
the promenade also, it will be vast saving for
silks, as cambrics and muslin are much cheaper,
and will answer the purpose of street sweeping
equally as well.
BONNETS-
For de,ni toilette, exceedingly neat and
pretti, made of check silk, drawn or plain and
plated front, without trimming on the outside;
inside quilting of narrow blonde, and a cluster
of roses and yiOless.
Bonnets have rather bizarre look with the
trimming directly on the top, bunch of roses, a
bow knot of ribbon with floating ends Still,
fashion wills it, modistes will it, and we must
needs obey-N. Y. Sunday Mercury.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-10-17
As Mower

The machine of 1861 will be found fully euuaI
to Vny test that it may be submitted to. The slight
indentation of the Sickle, its lightness and combi-
nation with the beam and fingers, allows an increase
of motion not practscable in other machines, thus
enabling us to do good Work, with q slow team, OK
en-, even, working we'll. Our
Improved Guard aud Patent Cleaner,
efeetually prevents choking, no matter what the
condition of the grass, while our new divider point
separates badly lodged and tangled clover or grass,
where other machines fail.
There is also a great advantage in our serrated
sickle edge over the smooth as it does not require
sharpening so often, thus saving time. Our Sickle
viii frequently run through an entire harvest with
cut once grinding, while the smooth edge must be
ground once each day, fnot Oftener. With a smOth
edge the draaght increases as the knife become dull.
Our draught is uniform, and in repeated trials du-
ring the season Of 1860, proved far lighter than sin
gle Mowers, cuttiug at the same time from twelve t.
eighteen inches wider.
Our Mower can be used with or without the reel
this is important, and without the reel, weighs but
about $40 pounds.
In addition to the very liberal W~arrantee given to
all Purchasers, we would say as heretofore, hat far
mers who may desire il, are at liberty to work our
machine through the harvest, with any Their. and
keep, and pay for, the one preferred.
Pamphlets with full description Of improvements
testimonials, &C., can be had by application to
THEODORE HILL, Agent,
BrownVile. Nebraska,
A-M 4 10 I0G
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-10-17
ATTENTION

Kidder's new system Of Bee Management, where
by a swarm Of Bees will collect from one to three
hundred pounds Of honey in one season. Bees car
be made to swarm any season, or prevented from do
ing so. Can be prevented from flying to the forests
in sWarming-time. Bee-robbery easily prevented.
Moth milers prevented edectually. Never lose bees
by the chill Of Widtero or otherwise.
will send my new Book Circular, containing 81
pages, free Of postage, to any Bee-Keeper that viii
send me his POst-Ofee address. It gives tae con-
tents Of Book in full, and gives general explanations,
and cuts ef the Patent Compound Hive.
Or, l will send Kidder,s Guide 20 Apiarian Science
on the receipt of 81 cents, in postage stamps, which
viii give full particulars in the Culture and manage
agement Of the Honey Rec.
All orders for circulars. books hives, rights, &c.,
prom pity attended to. Address.
K. P. KIDDER, Burlington, Vt.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-10-17
SIMPLICITY. STRENGTH DU-
RABILITY

comm nd it to the farmer, while its capacity for
work, with economy of Po0er, give it the preference
over all others.
The oompacting the frame, thus securing a more
perfect balance to the machine: the position Of the
raker, in the rear of the driver, thus placing the
weight where it should be, and relieving the weak
er pants of the machine; the decreased weight, and
slight indentation of the sickle. the Castor wheel.
and other improvements added have materially les
sened the direct draught, and so obviated the side
dranght that many assure US that it does not now
vxjst. The draught Of the Reaper is so light that
in numerous instances the large four-horse machine
is worked with but two horses.