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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

We learn from the reports of the proceciiE
Of the Legislature now in session, that the inve
tigation of the committee, appointed by q
House, on the COmmissary Department, develop.
such a state of affairs that the House. by a vo.
of ayes 20, nays o. and two present and 4.
voting, passed a resolution "that the Governor
requested to remove the present COmmissa
General Isaiah Mansur) for incompetency -
malfeasance in Office" Served him right 4
brand of inlamy should ever alter attach 10 I,
name of that man. who in a time like this pros
tutes official position TO his own private advanc
ment The meanest traitor in the land Is a -
beside him. Gov. Morton deserves a large siia
of the censure which is visited upon his old lFss
and acquaintance, Mansur. Men rarely becoi
thieves suddenly, and the people may vel g.
if he appoints such men, well knowing the
what NAV he not do when he ventures, ho~e,.
rarely that may be, 10 60 outside Of his
special friends for appointees. We trust
direst, promptest, most fearful vengeance may /!
visited by the Legislature, the people and G.
troops, on every officer who may be caught ste.
ing from the brave men who have gone forth 1
defend the honor and integrity of our Cove
ment-Lgtoyetfe Journal. (Rp)
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
The Seizure OF TeIegraphic Dis.
patches.

We arc not inclined to criticise too closely
such acts BY the Government may be done for
the public safety, though exact precedent may
not he found for them in all cases, provided il
appear that the public safety smed to absolutely
demand the exercise of somewhat extraordinary
powers. Possibly when we shall know all about
the seizure OF the accumulated telegraphic dis
patches of the past twelve months at all the prn-
cipal telegraph offices in the loyal States-which
was done ON Monday last by order of the Gov
ernment-we can justify it. But at the present
moment il strikes US most unwarrantable
proceeding-without authority in law, dangerous
in its tendencies, and unnecessary for the public
safety. A. we'll. it appears to US, might the
Government seize all the letters passing through
the mails and hand them over to agents for ex-
animation to seize telegraphic dispatches.
But. until we are further enlightened, We will
forbelr comment upon the transaction, trusting
it may be explained to the satisfaction of the
country.-Detroit Free Press.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
London Ciay 81 Correspondence Of Manchester Guar
dianl
The Commissioners from thc Coufed-
crate States iu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Interview with Lord John RUSSELL.

The American news occupies all minds, and Is
the subject of discussion in all societies. As
said in my last letter. the American citizens whom
one meets, rs a rule, express their satisfaction
that the matter has come to an issue. The gen
eral expectation among those who best know the
States appears to be confident one in the ultl-
mate triumph of the North. but in all probability
after partial success OF the Southern Conledera
ton at first starting. The Commissioners of the
Confederation are here. lodgcd-two. If not all of
them-in St. James street They have, / be
lieve, already had communication with Lord John
Russell
Another eminent American now here is Col.
Fremont. His view of the state Of things is said
to lie very gloomy: He anticipates bloody and
obstinate struggle, with partial negro insurrec-
tions whenever favorable opportunity occurs.
The question of letters OF marque Is vehemently
discussed. Doubts are expressed whether the
North can, in accordance with civilized usaees.
hang privateers under Davis letters. pirates,
especially with the certainty of bloody retaliation
by the SoutherneTs. ThsfenptafiOn Of The Cali
fornia gold ships is fen to be enormous; and the
impossibility of preventing prvateers from taking
the sea BY means of blockade is at once admitted,
seeing that there il no reason ,rhy such priUateers
should not issue from the ports Of The United Hing
dem, as lrel as those Of the SoutheTR seGboard.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
Priyatcering.

The old proverb says that chickens will come
home to roOst." The American Government IS
now likely TO witness its verifcation Privateer-
ing smacks strongly of legalized robbery; and
yet, By the law of nations, it is unquestionably
legitimate. The commercial nations OF Europe,
have for years endeavored suppress the practice
and oyerrule the law OF nations by express
treaties. Partial success attended their efforts.
Treaties have been formed among themselves
abolishing the whole system. Nothing was
wanting 10 incorporate the provision into the law
of nations, but the persistent refusal of the United
States TO enter into the arrangement With an
immense mercantile marine force. capable of be-
ing speedily converted into a most destructive
element OF naval warfare, and thereby supplying
the deficiency of our small navy, our Govern
ment refused peremptorily to yield its advantage.
To have done so, would have been to sinh. our
country from first to a fourth class naval power
at single blow. Privateering has, in fact, been
= pet measure with our people from the begin
ming. If there WAS immortality in it, our national
selfishness completely gossed it over. Ifit wss
piracy, it was at least paving piracy to US. and
we hugged it to our bosoms it were national
institution.
Since. however, the tables are turned, and we
are likely in the present to suffer from the
depredat ons of privateers, those almost irTespon
sibe pests Of the ocean, we find the barometer
of our conscieaces take a sudden and spaSmodic
rise. We find no difficulty in discovering that il
is rank piracy. and talk as glibly of hanging a
privateer captain to the yard arm We would OF
taking mint julep. We even go so far to
notify the governments of Europe that we have
reconsidered matters. and are now willing to sign
that little matter of agreement talked of at Paris
a few years ago. Our English friends and brother
Abolitonists of the mother country are twitting
US in handsome style on sudden conversion
and the improvement of our eyesght. They
seem to think that this sudden influx of light upon
our conscences. under the stmuant of interest
may perhaps in some measure Offset their OWL
very manifest weakening in the moral knees on
the slavery question, in the absence of the regu
lar cotton supply. How things do change in this
world The lease being altered, alters the case
amazingly,-(Aicdg0 Times.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
Correspondence Of the n. Y. Journal Of Conn
Privateering.


In publishing Mr. Marcy's letter to Mr.. Sartiges,
the other day, respecting the views Of this Gov
ernment upon the propositions of the Paris Con-
ference relative to neutral rights, blockade. and
rrivateering, you remark that these were the
views of the Government in 1856, and that you
are not aware that they have since been changed
in any important particular. But, in fact, the
views of our Government were essentially changed
on the subject under Buchanan's administration,
and will have to undergo another change under
the Lincoln administration.
Mr.. Marcy proposed to accept all the peace
propositions---;hree of them being already the
avowed doctrines of the United States-provided
that the private property of citizens of belliger
ents should be exempted from capture, on the
seas, bv public armed as well as private armed
vessels. The proposition was fayOrably con-
sidered by every party to the Conference
except England, whose oyerpowerinS navy
would lcse its advantages in war, by this
condition. Still the proposition was entertained
by the British Government, and was the subject
of negotiation with. as i have been assured, a
fair prospect Of acceptance. when Mr.. Buchanan
administration commenced. The buchanan gov
ernment sought distinction by undoing OF oyerdo
ing what Pierce had done. The first thing they
did was to Withdraw the Marcy Pierce PROPOSE
ton, and to require, in addition to its condition
an absolute and entire abolition of blockades
whether effective" or otherwise. This was re
jected, and fortunately enough for the Fedora
Government, as it would prove, if, indeed. th,
Confederate States are to be recognized by for
eign powers.
1t is now said that the present Government
have renewed the Marcy proposition, and rell
with confidence uponits acceptance But shoul'
England still reject this reasonable and equitable
Offer our government can go back to the origina
propositions, and accept them without conditions
The Confederate States would object to this
without the abolition Of blockade. but thel
voice in this matter would not be heard until the.
should be recognized as an independent power.
A number of Republican politicians are here
and urgent for the vigorous prosecution of the
war But there is increasing disposition Il
confde in the discretion Of Gen. Scott, as well a
TO give him all the means he desires.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
oc,oycrar,.u Generals.

The New York Express furnishes means Tor ~ T.
stituting a comparison of the relative age o.
Northern and Southern Generals. According 10
the Erpress the principal officers on the side q
the Administration are. Scott aged s5. Wool y ,
Haney 65, Mansfield 90 Tottsn Head of tie
Engineer Corps CO. Th,er (Engineers) 20.
Craig Head of the Ordnance Department. 10.
Ripley (Orinance) 40, Sumner 65. LtVson Is.
geon GeneraD 90, Larnei pay master Gene. !.
20. Gibson (Commissary Generai) ChuuiUN
spector General,) and Thomas, (Adjuiaifi &c
raj are all old men, having entered nc I'm =
the beginning of the present century. Gibson q.
ls0s and Churchill in 1912 The Southern s--
NV. on the other hand. is oihcerel chiefly y
young men, or men in the prime oi life and NJ.
Beauregard being only a., snd Lee not ovsr {
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

sy- a set Of resolutions have been introduced
into the House Of Representatives ut indianapolis,
instructing our Senator'S and Representatives in
Congress rs to how they shall vote at the coming
session. 1t was announced that these resolutions
were especially intended for Senator Bright and
Representative Voorhees,. Now, so far as Mr..
Voorhees, is concerned. he was elected at the
same time these Representatives were elected, by
the people of the Seventh District. To the peo-
pie who thus elected him he is responsible for his
votes, and not to the gentlemen at. indianapolis
who, tits presumed, chosen to attend to their
own duties, and not those of Mr.. Voorhees,. Mr.
V. is as fresh from the people they are, and
doubtless knows their wants just as well.-Neu
Albany Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

Portsmouth is on the Elizabeth river, l2 miles
from Fortress Monroe. and 100 miles by land
from Richmond.
Gosport is suburb of Portsmouth.
Norfolk is opposite Portsmouth. 8 miles from
Comfort
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
Table of Distances.

The following table of distances OF the various
points in Virginia, where hostilities may occur,
from Washington and from each other, will be
of general interest at the present time:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

tE-There are 440 prisoners confined in the
pcnitentiary at Jacksonville. We understand
that not more than enc hundred out of this large
number are employed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

Sy- Arrangements have been made at Terre
Haute, Indiana, for casting cannon.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
Prom the cinsinnsti Price Current. Nay zsfs.
Financial and Commercial Summary
for the past Week.

The rejection OF the Kentucky currency noticed
in our last, greatly reduced the volume OF par
currency, which gave the money market quite a
stringent aspect during the past week, and caused
good deal of inconvenience in business ard
financial circles The discount on Kentucky
money reduced to 2@21s per cent, and s
passed in trade quite generally throughout the
city. The notes of the Northern Bank are taken
at 2, and the notes of the other banks at % dis.
by our brokers. The amOuntof acceptable paper
offering continues quite light, and for such the
market is easy at l0@I2. but paper not ranking
first class remains unsaleable, except at nigh
rates. Hardly any thing doing in time drafts on
the East or any other point.
Owing to the scarcity of currency and total ces-
satOn of demand from Chicago, exchange has
been very dull and rates declined with a supply
in excess of the demand, and in many cases il
has been sold by bankers at par for the purpose
of obtaining currency. Gold has also ruled very
dull, there being little or no demand for il. The
following were the quotations at the close:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

bricks, we're adopted by committee appointed
for the purpose at previous meeting of the bar:
Resolred, That the members Of this bar and the OIL
Of this Court have heard with deep regret of the
DEATH on The 4th day of April last, of the Hon. John
Mclean ae OF the Associate Justices Of the Supreme
Court Of tue United States, and Presiding Judge Of this
Court
Resored, That the highest veneration for
the memory Of Judge Mclean juriSt a man, and a
patriot. As jurist he learned Judge dignified,
impartial and aborous in private life pure and upright,
and citizen his devotion his country
bated.
Resokred That Thomas A. Hendricks communicate the
proceedings Of this meeting the Circuit Court, in
session. and respectfully ask in the Of this meeting,
that they be inserted among its records.
HeSOtred, That the Chairman of this meeting transmit
copy to the family of the deceased and them OF
our coincidence account of the loss they have sus-
tanned.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

R51 THE subscriber respectfully informs
I'm the citizens Of New Oregon that he
has established himselfin in the boo,
and shoe business again in this place. Shor
PARTICIPATING done on short notice.
Cash PAID FOR HIDES.
H. G, STEWART.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
Parturition Of a Volcanic Island

A THRILLING SKETCH.
The following narrative is asserted to
be entirely true by it's author.
1t was a night of pltchy darkness.
AT four bells in the first watch, not q
breath Of air was moving, and the
drenched sails wet by the afternoon and
evening rains, hung heavily from the
yards, or tapped against the mssts and
rigging, as the ship rolled lsxily on the
leaden swells Of the Pacific Ocean. A
number Of days had passed without an
observation of tho sun or stars, and
we're not, therefore, sure Of their lati-
tude or longitude. They might be
nearer danger than they thought.
The captain had gone below at eight,
but feeling troubled about the porten-
tions appearance Of the weather. was
unable to sleep, and was on deck again,
walking nervously fore and aft, now
looking on this side and then on the
other side Of the quarterback, looking
anxiously out into the darkness, then
aft, then at the compass, and then at
the barometer which hung in the cabin
gangway.
Round and round went the ship,
needless Of her helm, and the mercury
told the same tale 1t had told for hours
before. In vain did the eyes of the
anxious men peer into the darkness,
only ivy blackness meet their strained
gaze everywhere. Thus matters stood
till six bells, when mercury began tc
fall suddenly. The quick jerking voice
of the captain was then heard.
Mr.. Smalley, you may take in thu
light sails
'Ay, ay, sir;;' and stepping to tn.
mainmast he called out:
Forward, for'ard, sir. Stand by
the top gallant and jib halyards.'
In moment he heard the report
ready SIR
Let go the halyards and clew down
let 20 the sheets and clew up; that
do; belay all; now jump and furl them
be lively, lads
While this was going on, the captain
took another look at the barometer. an,
found the mercury still going dow
fast. Now thoroughly aroused, b
caught his speaking trumpet from tn
beckets, and sang out
Hold on there! down from alof
: every man of you; call all hands,
All hands ahoy,' was called wit
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
WASHINGTON, july %. 1861,

DEAR PLAIN DEALER:-Gen Gree
ly's brief but eventful campaign is
over. 1t began gloriously and ended
in run-Bulps Run, I think they
call 1t. 1t was pretty big bull, any
how, and a mighty sight bigger run,
I saw it all from my balloon and was SO
mortified that I threw my ballast over.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
s. Herrick.

Dealer in dry goods. groceries. clothing, leath
or. shoemakere findings, hardware, iron
nails, glass, sash and putty, boots and shoes
salt, fish and provisions. VII kinds of pro
duce received in exchange for goods and
hSral prices given at his Cash and Borter
Store New Oregon, Iowa
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
A. BRAD(SH.

Dealer in stoves and hardware. iron. nails
glass, sash, wooden and jappanned ware
table and pocket cutlery, mechanics tools
agricultural implements, and builders fur
nishlng stock. Also manufacturer Of al
kinds Of copper. tin. and sheet iron ware
Particular attention paid to all kinds of lob.
hing
Three doors east Of the Post Office, Deco
rah, Iowa.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
BLACKSMITHING.

BLACKSMITHINH
PowEL& Il COVERT would inform <>
ths public that they are ready at
all times to attend to al Jobs in sssseszssss7f
their Line in a superior and workman.like
manner. Shop opposite the grist mill Ok
shoeing atteaded to on reasono bleterms. rs
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

p. Dufin,
~ Fashionable tailor, at the lid record
er's e6ce, Decsrah, Iowa All work
IL warranted to fit, and made in the most
fashionable style. Cutting deue at short
notice and warranted to suit.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

the death and burial of that land whose
birth I have just chronicled. They
that 60 down to the sea in ships, and
do business in the great waters; those
see the works of the Lord, and his
wonders in the Deep
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
III. H. HEATH,
Attorney 4 Counselor
AT LAW.
DUBUQUE, IOWA.

He will also give special attention to busi-
ness before the Departments of the General
Government at Washington, and especially te
Land Gases, and obtaining Land Patents.
As the head of one of the Land Patent Bu.
reaus in the General Land, Q16ee at WASH
ington for several years, and possessing q
large experience in the transaction Of public
business, he possesses extensive facilities for
the transaction of business with the Govern.
ment. [nS4v2y1
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

| WV '1AS "oAAo VI Wiz AO1u3 ouu Ills
wonders in the Deep
Millard Fillmore on the Sectional
ism Of the Republican Party.
In 1856 when President Fill
more returned to the u. S. from
Europe he found political parties
then organized, the Democrats
supporting Buchanan and Breck-
enridge. the Republicans, Ere
mont and Dayton, and himself
and A. J. Donaldson also can
didates for President. Upon
that occasion, at his landing at
albany N. Y. he in contempla-
ton of the spectacle presented
by the republican party running
both candidates for President and
Vice President from the North
ern section of the Union, deliver
ed a prophetic and patriotic
speech of which the following is
an extract.
He said, in alluding to the re-
publican party and its candi-
dates:
We see a political party presenting
candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency: selected for the first time
from the free States alone, with the
avowed purpose Of electing these candi-
dates by suffrages Of one part Of the
Union only, to rule over the whole Uni
ted States. Can it be possible that
those who are engaged in such meas
ure can have seriously reflected upon
the consequences which must inevitably
follow in case ofsuccess' (Cheers.) Can
they have the madness or the folly to
believe that their Southern brethren
,ooud submit to be governrd by such
a chief Magistrate2. (Cheers.)
i Suppose that the South, hav-
ing a majority of electoral votes, should
declare that they would only have slave
holders for President and Vice Prcsi.
dent and should elect such by their ex-
tensive suffrages to rule over us at the
North. Do you think we would SUBJ
NIT to it? No not for a moment. Zap
plause.) And do you believe that your
Southern brethren are less sensitive on
this subject than you are, or less jeal-
Gus Of their rights? tremendous
cheers.) If you do, let me tell you that
you are mistaken. And therefore you
must see that if this sectional party
succeeds, 1t inevitably leads to the des-
ruction Of this beautiful fabric rear
ed By our .forefathere, censemted By
their blood, md bequeathed to us as
a priceless inheritance.
l tell you, my friends, that l feel
deeply, and therefore I speak earnestly
npon this subject, (cries of "Youre
right for I feel that your are in dan
ger. lam determined to make clean
breast Of it. will wash my hands of the
consequences, whatever they may be;
and I tell you that we are treading up
on the brink Of a volcano, that is LA
bic at any moment to burst forth and
overwhelm the nation. / might, by
soft words, inspire delusive hopes, and
thereby win votes. But 1 can never
consent to be one thing to the North
and another to the South. I should
desplse myself, if I should be guilty
ofsuch duplicity. For my conscience
would exclaim, with the dramatic poet
"ls there net some chosen curse,
Some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven
Red With uncommon wrath to blast the mar
Who owes his greatness to his country ruine'
4 WASHINGTON, July 25, 1861.
DEAR PLAIN DEALER:-Gen Gree
ly's brief but eventful campaign i:
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
Geo tt. {1s6e.]
Scott & Brother.
H. C. Scot

Wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods
groceries, boots and shoes, hats and cars
Yankee notions, &C.. Main street. McGre
gor, Iowa, will attend to making collec
tions, or purchases of produce.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

.sEas clubs Of ten, in advance, each sl..s
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
e. X
Cards. ~:
SADLER,

MOULD announce t. the public generally
" and his friends particularly, that having
I purchased the Stand and the STOCK OF
GROCERIES heretofore kept by MR..
GEORGE Eek, that it is his purpose to keep
at all times . supply of such articles inc!u.
ding all Staple Groceries, a. the demands Of
the country require. His motto is'r:ady pay
aud small profits, preferring the nimblc six.
pesce to the slow shilling. Farm Produce
generally taken IN exchange for goods and
highest market prices paid.
Il share Of patronage respectfully solicited.
lrl
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
BASS & GRANT.

Storage, Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chants-Dealers in Agricultural Imple.
ments and Seeds-Gereral Agents for the
sale of Rckford Hugman's Grain Drills.
Pitts Thrcshing Machines and Childs Pat
ent Tanning Mills-All kinds of freight re
ceived and forwarded, Produce stored and
Skinned on reasonable terms.
Warehouse fronting Public Square and
Levec, McGregor Iowa, Nov. 18th 1860.
(666m)
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16
NEW OREGON PLAINDGALER

Published every Friday at the Plaindsaler
printing rooms, Main Street, New Oregon
Howard county, Iowa. F. J. MEAD prop
stor.
TERMS
Single copies one year. in advance, 81 90
!: !: :! ut tho end OF 3 mo. 25
u 8. " mo. 50
u :. g l2mo 2 90
z u clubs Of ten, in advance, each sa ~
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-08-16

A wag says that cur army went up through
Bull Run to take Mauaesas, but they culy
took the run,
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