The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-26

TIE shtrancs of al unfortunate dog into
the camp was the signal for an uproar.-
Tbs men would take after him, whoopinZ |
and buffetting him with their hats. The |
poor animal, frightened almost 10 death, |
would run, dodge, snap at his tormentors, /
and make every endeavor to escape from the |
yelling crowd that surrounded him. Gem
orally, when almost mad from terror, be
would be permitted to make his escape
through the gate. Sometimes, however,
death alone put stop to the cruel sport
Camp life is not very favorable for the
cultivation of the christian virtues. 1t is
most abominable place for young boys,
whose habits are not distinctly formed
The temptations are too powerful for them
to Withstand, and ere they are aware, they
become profcients in most of the vices
Profanity, in particular is universally prac-
ticed, and question if you could convince
three fourths of the volunteers that they
were bona tfde soldiers unless they could
give utterance to the most offensive oaths
without twinge of conscience.
The Legislature convened yesterday. The
organization was harmonious. They form
ed a procession after organization and
marched to Camp Morton.
Judge Douglas, last evening, made a
short speech from the balcony of the Bates
House, a report of which was published in
\ this mornings Journal 1t is hardly neces-
sary for me to say that the Judge is emf
nenty sound on the Union question, and
/ recommends Furnishing those who openly
advocate privateering to the extreme limit
| of the law. .
But my communication Is already sum
/ icently lengthy. F. NJ. t.
The County Commissioners.
We stated yesterday the County Board
had appropriated fifteen thousand dollars to
arm and equip our home guards, and for
the general defense of the country. The
Commissioners have done their duty. Had
they done less, they would have endangered
the lives and property of the people of this
county, and would justly have been
held responsible for the result of their neg
lect We publish the instructions of the
Board to the committee appointed to carry
into effect the appropriation. They have
chosen 3 committee in whom the people
have entire confidence, and we may rest
satisfied that the funds will be properly and
prudently expended.
The resolution of the Board in reference
to joint action with our Deighboring county
in Kentucky, doubtless expresses the senti'
ments of our entire population. We have
no cause of quarrel with Kentucky so long
as she remains true to the Union; and are
very willing to cooperate with its citizens
u in any measures calculated to preserve
the public peace aud uphold the Flag of oul
country We hope they may ever be
found under its folds and within the UnioI
of our fathers.
To Messrs Conrad Baker, Samuel orr, aat
VIM. H. Walker:
The object of the Board Of County Com
missioners in making the appropriation tC
aid in arming the citizens of Vanderourgt
county, is intended to be entirely defensive
for the protection of our homes and families
; We do not expect an attack from our neigh
bors, but wish to be prepared to defend our
selves against the attacks of reckless me
rauders from any quarter.
= In selecting a messenger to make the pnr
chase, you will be careful to obtain the ser
vices of a prudent, sensible man, and, al
other things being equal, one having
knowledge of the quality and value of arms
I You may not be able to obtain the service
of such person, but can no doubt emplo!
a prudent business man, who will act will
care in the purchase.
The object of the appropriation is no
, only to aid the present organized comDa.
: MES, but also others that may be raised in
the townships. In directing the expendi
! flor ooOonIfinrr ba of HI
several Companies, you will be governed By
your discretion in the order for the pur
chase of the particular kind of arms. Com
= panies directing a more expensive equip
page than that used by the United State
Infantry, should guarantee the excess Il
= your committee The Enfield or improve,
Minnie Rife we understand to be the kint
used by the United States Army, am
would, perhaps, for general use be the best t
: purchase. @a
The order we have directed to be draw
: on the Treasurer is not intended to super
cede the present application of funds in III
Treasury already appropriated, but vii
have applied to it what surplus remain
after prior orders are satisfied; the balanc
will be provided for in the levy to be mad
in June. After the arms are purchased AM
> received at Evansville, the Board of Count,
Commissioners will hold a meeting to ait
in making the distribution, in concert wit
the City Council.
! Y Fs s Etc., County Commissioner
ResoIped, That the Board of County
| Commissioners of Vanderburgh count,
will act in accordance with the county au
thorities of Henderson county, Kentucky
in any measures calculated to preserve tn
!, public peace and uphold the Flag of GU
! country. . .f e.-- sat
!, Resolred, That the city papers be request
! ed to publish the above Instructions an(
Res0luutOuS