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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
Important Movements. of the Army.

Important MOvememtS Oh the Armys
1t appears that large body of troops is being
concentrated at Fortress Monroe, number so
much greater than is necessary to defend the for
tress that it is evident the government intends to
make that point base of operations to advance
against Norfolk and recapture the property and
places there wrested from it by the secessonists.
General Butler is not an artillery officer, and his
services, no doubt, will soon be required in the
open field AS the sea Is Open any number of
troops may be sent to that point. simultaneously
with this movement there will be another from
Washington or Baltimore against Harper's Ferry
assisted, probably, by column from Pennsylva-
mia attacking it on the opposite side. Thus the
line of the Confederates will be assaed Mt either
extremity, while the center a force will be
hurled on Alexandra, whence it will advance to
Richmond to cooperate with the column moving
up James river from Fortress Monroe after the
capture of Norfolk
In aid Of these movements, another column,
perhaps, will march from Ohio and other Western
States upon Wheeling, and crossing the noun
tains, descend upon Eastern Virginia. while down
the Mississippi, from Cairo, an Overwhelming
force will advance upon New Orleans, to be as
sisted by naval operation on some point of the
Southern coast, perhaps by way of Pensacola,
after the defeat of the forces commanded by
Bragg, or it may be the mouths of the Mississippi,
which are said to be weakly fortified. The united
forces of the Federal Government, having cap
tured New Orleans and Richmond, will meet at
Montgomery, aud, after settling matters there,
detach n few thousand men to Charleston by land
to square the account about Fort Sumter. Thus
will the great Southern rebellion be crushed out
-Netc York Herald. M
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

THE BLockADE-The blockade Of Southern
ports by the United States squadron appears to
be carried out with vigor and promptitude. At
Charleston the entrance of three British vessels
have been prevented by the frigate Niagara; and
another, after beng boarded, was allowed to pass
up. One ship, however, carrying the British flag,
succeeded in running the blockade, although she
was pursued. She eventually got into shoal wa
ter and was towed up to the city. An important
seizure of an outward bound American ship was
made by the gunboat Quaker City at the mouth
of the Chesapeake, on Tuesday, with cargo of
tobacco for Europe. She was loaded at Rich
mond. and is valued at $50 900. The vessel
proved to be the Arago, belonging to Bath,
Maine. and though carrying the United States
fag she was seized, no doubt on the double
charge Of running the blockade and Of treason,
in assisting the rebel States she being Northern
ship. Commodore Stringham put prize crew
on board, and sent her on her way to New York,
where she will probably be confscated. This is
the first prize taken by the United States bockad-
ing squadron.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
The Position of KENTUCKY.

We think that decided majority of the peo-
lie of Kentucky are foE the Union and are anxious
nat the integrity of the General Government
Governor MAeoFFIS. in favor of preserving the
ict neutrality of her SOIL is one of the evidences
ii growing Union sentiment throughout the
State Kentucky occupies a most important po-
;ition IN determining the great issue before the
country. Her secession would give increased hope,
courage and strength to the Confederate States,
and the possibility of their achieving their inde-
.ndence 1t can not be denied but the position of
sntucky, for or against the Union, even as neu-
q, Il in the contest, will have great moral infiu-
zee with the country. In this view of the is it
1t Of the highest importance that the neutrality
of Kentucky in this controversy should be re
ected and encouraged, and the Union men
4 that STATE permitted to manage the issue, so
r as she is concerned, their own way? If
sis is done, We believe Kentucky will remain
'yal to the Union. and we trust her patriotic
Z tizens will be in no way embarrassed in their
Efforts to secure this important result. In this
connection it may not be amiss to state that the
Mon men of Louisville have had some fears or
-erhaps threats that Tennessee troops intended to
iilke a demonstration upon that city for the pur-
use of oTerawing the Union sentiment and to
ke poss zssion of the Nashville railroad.
c nmittet of the citizens of Louisville, who are
favor Of the Union, visited our city on Monday
t, to so lett the aid of the Governor in case
- sc tire IT'S were put in execution. The Gov
~-:ior promised to send them a regiment of troops
=. case of an attack from that quarter. We do
u believe there is any just cause for these ap-
hensions of danger, but if there is, the proper
arce to apply for aid is the General Govern
slsnt, whicl is pledged to assist the Union men in
tie Sou hern States to the extent of its power
ne thing is certain, however, whenever the
: non men of Kentucky need assistance
{, maintain their position of loyalty TO
= General Government, they will find not
..Iy the sympathy of Indiana with them, but her
triOtic citizens will furnish them all the mate
rial aid they may need, yet we are unwilling to
lticipate that any such contingency or occasion
Il their services will ever arise kentucky with,
= not against the Union, her influence will have
FL important bearing in the early termination of
.e contest which threatens, if long continued, to
e.stail evils upon the country from which it win
, ke years to recover, if no greater calamities
s,ecur
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
Arrival of Major sIcCIure--Newsf from
the south.


Major DANIEL MCCLURE. Paymaster in the
army, with his family, arrived in the city on
Monday evening, direct from San Antonio, Tex
as, where he has been located for the past two
years in the discharge of his official duties The
Major was warmly greeted by his numerous
friends here and congratulated upon his patriotic
position in the unfortunate difficulties which have
occurred in Texas He is on his way to the
headquarters of the army to report himself and
will leave IN few days. On the first page Of
to day. paper will be found an interesting record
of the events connected with the TwIeGs sur
render, from memorandum furnished by Major
MCCLURE, to which we call attention as vindi-
eating him from any doubt as to his entire loyalty
to his Government and the faithful performance
of his duty as an officer of the United States
army.
Major MCCLURE informs us that the military
spirit and preparations in the South are as general
as it is in the North, and the determination is ex-
pressed to fight to the bitter end. Whenever the
issue comes it vii, be no holiday work, but serious
and arduous service. He says there is consid-
cradle Union feeling in the South, but it is smoth
cred, overpowered. In war there can be no neu
trails, and even the Union men of the South will
be forced to fight with the secessionists. He was
informed by the bankers of New 0rlelns that
only about eight millions of the fifteen millions
loan had been taken. If such is the case, the
eonfederates will be embarrassed for the main re
source to successfully prosecute a war. The
Major believes it to be the duty of every citizen
forgetfu for the time being, of past political at
fnities, to do all in his power to uphold the Ad-
mihisration in its effort to preserve the integrity
of the Government.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

Joint resolutions were passed by the House
yesterday, the object of which was to test the
loyalty Of the Senators and Representatives in
Congress fonthis State to the Government in
the present crisis of he country. 1t was stated
that Messrs. BRIGHT and VOORHEES, were especially
aimed at. Our readers well know that we have
no especial regard for Mr. BRIGHT, and that we
have differed with him in his political course for
several years past, yet we would do him no in
justice in time like this. Mr. BRIGHT occupied
precisely the same position that Mr.. DOUGLAS did
at the extra session of the Senate. We believe
that Mr.. BRIGHT will reflect the sentiment of
his State by voting at the coming session
supplies thought necessary by the Administration
to maintain the honor of the Government and
the integrity of the Union. We understand he
has so expressed himself. II he did not intend
to do this, should be loath to think him so dis
honorable as to retain his seat to misrepresent the
undoubted sentiment Of his State.
So far as Mr.. VOORHEES, is concerned. we know
that he is as loyal to the Constitution and Union,
and is as willing to make as many sacrifices to
preserve the Government framed and handed
down to US by the Patriots of the Revolution, as
any member of the Indiana Legislature. Time
will fully demonstrate his loyalty and patriotism.
Our Republican friends have professed desire
to discard all partisan feelings in the present cri
sis of the country, and we regret to see any de-
monstration intended to revive and continue
partisan prejudices and animosites.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
transfer or me state Troou.,

We understand that Governor MORTON has is
sued an order transferring three of the four regi-
ments, raised under the Six Regiments Law, to
the General Government, to fill the call for vol
unteers for three years service. The troops raised
by the State volunteered for twelve months SER
vice, the most of them not expecting to serve for
a longer term. We are informed that the order
of che Governor has caused good deal of dis
satisfaction among the volunteers, and that his
authority 70 make the transfer is questioned The
officers of several companies say that their men
will not consent to engage for the three years
service, and this determination is general among
the privates, while the officers prefer the long
term. We favor the transfer of the State troops
to the Geaersi Government as a matter Of econ
omy and good policy, but not unless the volun
teers are willing to engage for the three years
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29


The subjoined is an extract from letter writ
ten by Senator DOUGLAS to the Chairman of the
Illinois State Democratic Committee:
know no mode by which loyal citizen may
so well demonstrate his devotion to his country
as by sustaining the flag, the Constitution, and
the Union, under all circumstances, and under
every administration (regardless of party politics.
against all ASSISTANTS at home and abroad. The
course of Clay and Webster. toward the admins
tration of General jackson, in the DAYS of multi
fication, presents noble and worthy example for
all true patriots. At the very moment when that
fearful crisis was prccpitated upon the country,
partisan strife between the Wings and Democrats
was quite as bitter and relentless as now between
Democrats and Republicans. The gulf which
separated party leaders in those days was quite rs
broad and deep as that which now separates the
Democracy from the Republicans. But the mo-
ment enemy midst, plotting the
dismemberment of the Union and destruction OF
the Government, the voice of partisan strife was
hushed in patriotic silence. One of the brightest
chapters in the history of our country will record
the fact that during this eyentfu period the great
leaders of the opposition, sinking the partisan in
the patriot, rushed to the support of the Govern
ment, and became its ablest and bravest defend
ers against all assailants, until the conspiracy was
crushed and abandoned, when they resumed their
former positions as party leaders upon political
issues.
These acts of patriotic devotion have never
been deemed evidences of infdeity or political
treachery, on the part of Clay and Webster. to
the principles and organization of the old Wing
party. Nor have / any apprehension that the
firm and unanimous support which the Democratic
leaders and masses are now giving to the Consti-
tuition and the Union will ever be deemed evi.
dences of nfdelity to Democratic principles, or a
want of loyalty to the organization and creed of
the Democratic party. Ii we hope to regain and
perpetuate the ascendency of our party. we should
never forget that man can not be true Demo
crat unless he is a loyal patriot.
With the sincere hope that these, my conscien-
tious convictions, may coincide with those of my
friends, am, very truly yours.
STEPHEN A. DoUeLAs.
To Virgil Hicox, Esq,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

A MAJOR GENERALsHlP FOR THE Hon. d. h.
SIcKLEs-The President has commissioned Mr.
Sickles to raise a division of II 600 men, to re
port in sixteen days. Till then he hold rank as
Brigadier General. From then Major General.
Col Austin, whose British legion is to form
part of Gen. Sickles division, will at once open
recruiting offices at Detroit, Philadelphia. New
York and Boston, and is to rank as Brigadier
General. On the banner of the Legion are the
words: 1--WE come to Redeem our Forefathers, u
to which the President referred in his interview
with Col. Austin, this evening" as follows: This
Legion has political significance which We can
not overlook 1t and its motto will be received
with cordiality by this ration. Go ahead. Col
onel, and recruit" Augustus Rawlings is Gen
Sickles private Secretary.-Ner York Tribune
Washington dispatch, 18th.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

THE GovERSMEST SuPREME.--The Cincinnati
Gaze te thus lays down the duty OF the Govern
ment in the present crisis
We can hardly believe that any one who wishes
the rebellion suppressed, would insist that the
Constitution made the Government powerless.
But we propose to put the power Of the Gov
eminent on higher ground than this exceptional
case. Constitutional Government supposes ODE
dience to the laws. The right of the Government
to use force to maintain itself is supreme oper the
Constitution and lap. The legal maxim is. =" in
war the law is silent" Acts of war are not con
trolled by Constitution or laws. They are framed
for peace and to govern those who submit to
them. They are perfect up to the point of war,
but there they stop, and the supreme law of war
superyenes
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
The Invading ARMY,

Under the above caption the Augusta, (Ga.)
Constitut,Onalst Of the 10th, gives the following
Southern view of the proposed subugation of the
South: -
Many plans Of invasion have been proposed by
the Northern Black Republican Editors, some of
which seem plausible enough, others are supreme
ly ridiculous. Northern Editors seem universally
to have become generals and ;acticians, and each
thinks it necessary to lay down programme of
the campaign. OF course, plans proposed by such
experienced warriors are IN many cases little
nonsensical, but the advice they giveto Scott and
Lincoln, though useless, and offered in very SUI
percilous manner, is gratuitious, and therefore
not to be criticized. If Greeley and the rest of
them could be persuaded to head their army and
carry out their own ideas, it would he an immense
cause of rejoicing to ''the rebels" they delight
to call us.
One of the Western papers gives, upon what it
believes to be good authority, SCOTS plan for
subjugating the South He, it is said, proposes to
invade Virginia with three army corps-one to be
directed against Harper's Ferry, one against Nor
folk, and the third to march directly upon Rich
mond Having occupied and possessed" those
places, the army will postpone further advance
until next November, when Charleston, Pensaco-
la and Mobile are to be taken-if they can be got.
In company with these corps, another powerful
BODY Is 10 be directed DOWN the mississippi river
toward Memphis and New Orleans. Gun-boats
are to be placed upon the river to CO operate with
the land forces and the banks are to be fortified
as the army advances.
All this looks very nice in theory. but the enc
envy will find some insuperable obstacles in the
way, aside from the bayonets and bullets which
win oppose their advance. At no time will the
Northern troops possess anything but the ground
they stand upon. The country behind them will
swarm with guerillas, supplies and stragglers will
be cut off, and reinforcements must fight through
the same obstacles encountered by the main army,
and will be able to move only in large bodies.
Should they succeed in occupying the towns they
propose it will be little loss injury to the South.
for her strength does not lie in her towns but in
the active and vigorous population of the country.
Every town in the South might be held by an en-
envy, and their loss would scarcely be felt. The
old fogy notion that when the Capital of a nation
is taken by an enemy the nation is conquered, has
no application to this country. In European and
Asiatic wars it has been rule to strike at the
Capital as the heart of a country. But here the
case is different-our people can found Capital
anywhere. Washington was taken in the last war,
but the country was as far from being conquered
as ever.
Let the bellicose editors of the North abandon
their plans; by no process conceivable can the
South be conquered.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
Relief Law.

A bill was reported in the House yesterday. to
extend relief to debtors, which meets with gen.
eral favor. 1t proposes that when property is sold
under execution, instead of issuing deeds for the
same, certificates shall be given, which may be
redeemed within twelve months, on the payment
Of ten per cent. interest, unless the property
brings two-thrds its value, when the sale shall be
final. II is proposedt to amend the bin by striking
out the last proviso, so as to make all property
sold under execution redeemable within twelve
months.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
To Virgil Hicox. Esq,
Chairman State Democratic Committe,

HEALTH or Mr.. DoUGLAs.-Our readers will
share with us the qualification feel in announc-
ing that the health OF Nj. Douglas has much i'm
proved. Last evening his physicians considered
their distinguished patient in a very satisfac-
tory condition. We sincerely trust that the worst
is past, and that Mr. Douglas will be speedily re
stored to health and usefulness.-Chicago Times,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
wA good story is told of virginian who stop

tFA good story is told of Virginian who stop
ped at Wizards few days ago. There was con-
siderable doubt in the minds Of many whether
the man really what he represented himself
to be or spy He told several persons who were
standing around him, that he was well known
in Virginia as Union man, that $500 was now
offered for his head. "Why don't you go back
and claim the reward?" asked a wag who was
present. 81 would" was the reply, "if i wasn't
afraid they would pay me in Confederate bonds. "
1t was unanimously agreed, after this reply, that
the mans loyalty was above suspicion.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

An able, impressive, and eloquent charge upon
the law Of treason and, incidentally, upon the un
fortunate difficulties Of the country, was deliv-
cred to the United States Grand Jury yesterday,
by Judge HUSrrSGroS. The sentiments of
the Judge met with hearty approval from the
large and intelligent audience present, as they
will meet with the cordial response of all loyal
and conservative citizens. BY request of the
Jurors the Judge furnished copy for publ
cation, which with copy of the correspondence
win be found in this mornings issue. ~
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

The present unsettled state Of affairs has af-
fected nothing more seriously than Land War.
rants, which are now quoted very low at New
York. Delzell & Smith, Real Estate Agents.
are prepared to locate them on the best land in
the West, at low figures. d&wlt.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29
ILLIsoIs CuRRENcY.-The notes of the follow
ing banks are taken at par in Chicago, and the
bankers charge per cent. premium to customers
for exchange on New York
The Army.

The Washington dispatches to the Cincinnati
Commercial say Every nearly two hundred and
twenty thousand men, regulars and volunteers,
are now enlisted for the war No more volun-
teers will be accepted until this immense force is
properly organized Such being the case, there
is but little prospect of any more troops being
called from Indiana for some time.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

EB President Lincoln has notified the diplo
matte corps. that If commissioner. minister
from the rebel States should be received by any
European Power, the United States Government
would instantly break off diplomatic relations
with that Power, recall its minister, aud dismiss
the representative here. of the same.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

sB- A customer of Delzell & Smith. real
estate agents, offers for sale at a low price and
on easy terms. fine grazing farm in Fulton
county, Indiana. City property taken in part
pay. d&w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

WnrAr-We are sorry to learn that the hy is
doing considerable damage to the wheat crop in
this county. We have not been through the
county oursef, but If half we hear is true, there
will not be over half crop produced. The
white wheat. We learn, is suffering the creates,
,iamage.-Corvdcn Dem.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

The Fruit CRoP--So far as our observation
goes the prospect is that our country will be bles-
sed this season with fruits Of all kinds in album
dance. Apples, pears, peaches and cherries all
look fne The earlier kinds of cherries win be
more abundant than usual.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-29

CoRN.-There has been most too much rain,
and the weather little too cool. for the corn crop
90 far, but the weather mas been more propitious
the past few Vincennes Gozefte.