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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
Geographic.
Vnshinpfon Ifems.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, January s.
On nquir;ng at the proper quarter it has been
ascertained that before June last, il being found
that the arms at the arsenals were not proper
tionately distributed, and that the Southern
mails were quite deficient in thesh supplies. A
distribution was made for equalization only, and
for no other object They were principally drawn
from Springfield Armory, and the arsenals at
Watervleit. New York, and Watertown, MasSa-
chusetts. The secession troubles, it is known, had
not been commenced until after the distribution
was completed. There remains a preponderance
in favor OF the North.
Lieutenant-General Scott was engaged until
four o'clock on business connected with his De
partment
The Republicans were again in caucus to-day,
the object being to agree uniform Legislative
action.
The arrival Of recruits from Philadelphia for
the purpose of being drilled at the National bar
racks at Washington, has been magnifed into
undue importance
Judge Dickinson, the Commissioner of Missis-
sippi TO Delaware, has arrived here. His friends
say the sentiments presented by him before the
Legislature of Delaware were responded TO by
strong demonstrations in favor of Southern ae
ton by a crowded house, and the opposition was
confined to only few persons.
Duff Green has just returned from visit to the
President elect. He comes back greatly encour
aged. He had free, frank and satisfactory talk
with Mr.. Lincoln upon the great question disturb
ing the country. Heinformed Mr.. Lincoln that un-
less some mode of adjustment made all would
be lost. He has hopes that something will yet be
done by Mr.. Lincoln's friends here.
Numerous western members of the Virginia
Legislature arrived here yesterday and to-day, on
their way to Richmond. The general feeling ex-
pressed by them is that the Legislature should
Immediately enact law calling State Conven-
ton, and pass declaratory resolution against CO.
ercing seeding State. The Virginia United
States Senators and one of the Representatives
also agree on these points. -
Representatives Curry and Pugh, of Alabama,
have left for home, and Others from the same
State will follow next week, while other mem
bers of prospeetively seeding States are making
preparations to take their departure.
The rumor which prevailed that the sloop-of-
Brooklyn has been ordered with United States
recruits to Charleston has been pronounced false
by official authority.
Mr.. Hague Postmaster at Charleston, has
written to the Postmaster General that he holds
himself responsible TO the Federal Government
for the revenues accruing To his office for the
present, therefore the postal arrangements will
continue unchanged
The Republicans held a caucus to-day. Eighty
members were present. There was desulatory
debate on national questions Mr.. Howard, OF
Michigan, was Chairman, and Mr. Colfax, of In
diana, Secretary. The proceedings were private
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Boston.

Boston, Saturday, January 5.
Governor Andrews inaugural was delivered to-
day to the Legislature His financial statement
shows that S37 200 are to be raised by the State
tax to cover deficits in previous years. The ag-
gregate amount of taxable property in the State
is 1897 1875 $685. an increase of fifty per cent in
ten years. The enrolled militia in the State ex-
coed $4,000, while the active militia are but
$500. The Governor suggests that large mum
Der be placed on active footing, that the State
may be ready to contribute her share of force in
any exigency of public danger.
The Governor favors the abolition of the death
penalty and change in statutes of marriage and
divorce. The personal liberty law he believed
strictly constitutional, the right of person &c
claim an alleged fugitive would always be subor-
dinate to the original indefeasible right of every
free man of his liberty. He submits the subject
to the wisdom of the Legislature.
OF tie secession question he treats at some
length, to the effect that the people of Massachu
sets respond in the words of Jackson: The Fed
eral Union must be preserved"
The large granite building, No. -, Long
Wharf, was damaged by fire this morning. II
was occupied by Van Bray & Co., commission
merchants. Loss $4,000; insured.
One hundred guns were fired on the Common
to-day in honor of Major Anderson.
The stem frigate Mississippi has been taken
from the dry docks at the Navy yard thoroughly
repaired.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09

to announce the decease of Hon. ID. ID. Jones of
Brookville, on Friday night last. His disease was
pneumonia. Mr.. Jones was born in Franklin
county, and was about thirty-seven yeus of age.
He was graduate of Oxford College, Ohio.
Mr.. Jones was lawyer by profession but he de
voted much of his time to politics He was on
the Democratic electoral ticket in le56 and i'm
1860, and in both canvasses did yeoman service
for his party. His name had also been often men
toned in connection with a nomination for Con
sress from his District, the Fourth Mr. Jones
possessed many excellent qualities of held and
heart, and his death, in the vigOr of manhood,
will be great loss to his family, and to his Ter-
sonal and political friends
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From PhiladeIphia.


The adjourned meeting Of the citizens of Phil
adelphia, to consider the present state of the
Union, was held at the Board of Trade rooms to-
day. The committee TO whom the coercion and
non coercion resolution was referred, made no re
port, there being an evident determination on
the part of many present, who did not participate
at the last meeting, TO force the passage of the
non coercion resolutions of Judge Lewis, which
were resisted by prominent Republicans. An
exciting scene of disorder occurred, during which
District Attorney Mann showed a willingness 10
fight on the spot
On motion of Republican the meeting was
adjourned but another was Immediately called at
the same place and Judge Lewis placed in the
chair. Resolutions were then unanimously
passed, denouncing the personal liberty bills, &c,
and approving the Crittenden resolutions. The
Republicans refused TO participate in the second
meeting, and manifest much i'll -feeling at the
conduct of their political opponents in over riding
Thorn
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
wa.hinxton correspondence.

W" i'Ahf e~toto"ef seA1@t- -
A dispatch 10 the Commercial SAYS the Con
gressional Committee of the border States have
agreed upon a compromise Mr. Sherman assent
ing This renews confidence i'm final adjust
ment
The sloop of war Brooklyn has not yet been
ordered 10 Charleston.
The Massachusetts delegation recommend
Charles Francis Adams for a seat in Mr.. Lincoln's
Cabinet.
A dispatch to the Post says the Southern Sena-
tors says the Brooklyn IL sent to Charleston, will
be sunk in the haIbor, the light house darkened,
buovs removed and batteries opened upon the
steamer from Morris Island. The women Of
Charleston will spend Sunday making cartridges.
Some Representatives from the border States
said yesterday their people would he content with
the admission of New Mexico, and Seward con
stitutional amendment against interfering with
slavery in the States.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
The Journal ON the Criffenden Conn
PROMISE.

The Journal opposes the CRITTENDES Compro-
mise for the reasons that it is perfectly satisfied
with the Constitution as it. is, and that it is Gun
willing to make national declaration that man
may rightfully hold property in man,
The extremists of the South express the same
satisfaction with the Constitution as it is, and
claim TO hold in equal reverence with the central
Republican organ. They contend that the terms
of confederation, as expressed by that instrument
slavery that they ask. And as an earnest of
their sincerity in this declantion they propose to
adopt the Constitution without change, as the or
ganized law Of the proposed Southern Confeder-
acy- The Journal, too, with great eamestness,
has insisted that the Supreme Court of the United
States, in the bred Scott decision, sustains the
same construction of the Constitution that the
Southern people pIaceuponit. The Abolitionists,
also, entertain like opinion They regard it
as pre- eminently pro-slavery instrument, and
for that reason denounce it as ga league with
death and a covenant with hell" Admitting
that these different parties honestly entertain the
opinion that each expresses in regard to what
they think is the true Interpretation of the Con
stitution how can il be determined which is right?
What tribunal is to sit in judgment and decide
upon these conflicting opinions? If the Supreme
Court, the Journal comedies that it has already
predetermined the case in opposition to the Re
publican party. If to a majority of the people,
the Republican party will be equally at fault for
it was in the minority at the last Presidential
election a million of votes. Ii each party is to
make its construction its rule of action, then
anarchy will prevail. To prevent this doubt as
to what the Constitution means, and thus put to
rest this source of contention, is the greu object
to be attained, by making the propositions of Mr..
CRrrTESDES amendments to the Constitution.
And here comes in the objection of the Journal,
that "the incorporation of this amendment makes
the nation recognize the right of property in man.
This the Constitution does beyond any doubt, and
every State which ratifes that instrument con-
cedes the lasfulness of slavery. The Journal
in the past few weeks, has over and over again
acknowledged the right of property in man. or
that the Constitution recognizes that right, by
admitting that good faith requires the faithfuI
enforcement Of the fugitive slave law and TINT
shareholders should have the right of transit with
their slaves through the free States, and a
temporary soiourn therein with that species OF
chattels- Ifthat clause of the Constitution which
provides for the rendition of fugitives from labor
Is not ga national declaration that man may right
fully hold property m man." the words employed
must have entirely different meaning from
that generally received. 1t can not be denied
that every state and every person that yields al
legiance to the Constitution recognizes the right
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
Public Meeting in Richmond, va.

A public meeting of the citizens of Richmond
was held on the 9th ult, to consider the condi-
ton of the country. 1t is described by the En-
quirer as one of the largest and most respectable
gatherings ever held in that city, and many of the
first men in the place took part in the proceed
ings. We publish below the resolutions adopted,
with the remark that, although commanding the
support of a majority of the persons present, they
were opposed by very large minority, who ia
vored those of q more ultra character and more
favorable to immediate secession. The Enquirer
saws:
The speeches were able, positive, determined
and sometimes eloquent. Mr.. Crenshaw, Mr..
Patton and Mr.. Aylett, in their opposition to the
report of the committee, enlisted the sympathy
and support, if not of the majority of the meet
ing, yet of minority so large that it robbed their
defeat of all appearance of spirit of submission
to Lincoln on the part of the meeting.
The speeches of these gentlemen would have
undoubtedly defeated the report of the committee,
had not Judge John Robertson member of the
committee, and one of the fathers of disunon-
come to the rescue of the committee. Hundreds
thought that if Judge Robertson supported the
report there could be no feaIs of its not going far
enough to make the country understand that
Richmond was for dsunion.
The following are the resolution adopted by
the meeting:
/. That we approve of the call of a State Con
vention, for the purpose of considering and adopt
ing such measures as are necessary to secure the
rights of the State in the existing Confederacy of
out of it, and in the event of the dissolution or
our Union, to provide for her assuming her just
share of the debts and obligations, and for secur-
ing her just share of the prosperity, privileges and
muniments of the United States.
2. That we reprobate, in the strongest terms, as
wholly unjustifabe, any attempt on the part of
the Federal Government to coerce seeding State,
and declare that such attempt will, in opinion,
lead to war between the North and the South and
entail unparalleled calamities upon both.
3. That we deprecate the commencement of
hostilities by any seeding State for the purpose
ofcapurng forts in her territory before the forma
ton of n new contederacy, should one be adopted,
unless, in the opinion of such State, such hostii
ties be essential to her safety and hold that the
question of peace or war involving, it does,
the rights and safety of all, should be committed
to the General Government of such COnfederacy
And that a retention of military posts, for linn
tied time, by the United States Government
within the territory of seeding State, no more
stains her honor than the continued occupation of
British posts within our territory, after the RevO
luton, furnished the honor of the old Confedera-
ton
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09

about the gold. A stranger came to my shop
three days ago, and gave me that loaf, and told
me to sell it cheaply give it away the honestest
poor man whom knew in the city. | told David
to send thee to me as customer this morning; as
thou wouldst not have the loaf for nothing, | sold
it TO thee, thou knowest, for the last pence in
thy purse; and the loaf, with all its trelsure-and
it is not small-is thine, and God grant thee a
blessing with it,
The poor father bent his head to the ground
while the tears fell from his eyes. His boy ran
and put his hands about his neck, and said:
81 shall always, like you, my father trust God
and do what is right; for | am sure it will never
put us to shame"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Baltimore.

BALrInoEE, Friday, January A.
The following special dispatch to the Ameri-
can has been received:
CHARLESTON, Friday, January T.
Governor Pickens has divided the duties of the
executive administration of South Carolina
among his Council thus: He appoints A s.
McGrath, Secretary of State; regulate inter
course with other States and foreign powers;
make treaties; regulate commerce, and appoint
consuls
ID. T. Jameson, Secretary of War.
G. G. Memmnger, Secrstary of the Treasury.
W. II. Hurllee to regulate the postal depart
ment and light houses.
A. c. Darlington, Secretary of the Interior, to
attend to local matters including the military and
coast police.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
GOV. washburn,. cof Me-, inaugural.


The inaugural message of Governor Wash
burn, of Maine, to the Legislature of that State
was an encouraging view of the material growth
and prosperity of the State. He recommends
consideration and forbelrance and tokens Of good
viii toward the South, which no elimination
should he allowed to interrupt, and the setting Of
ourselves right in whatever respect we may have
been wrong. as the offerings which as good men
and patriots, We should say upon the altar OF our
country, and in doing this we consent TO the
abatement of not one jot title of the princi-
pies affirmed by the people at the recent election.
We would stand by the Constitution of our
fathers; the Constitution il is and make no
compromises that would involve US in the guilt Of
treason. and justly render Us the scorn of man
kind The Governor devOtes paragraph 10 the
subject of personal liberty bills, recommending
the repeal of any statutes, which may be found
ether unconstitutional justly regarded often
sive, but quite plainly implying his conviction
that Maine is not really transgressor in this
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
Honor 20 MAJOR Anderson.

ArrtEN, y. l., saturday, January 3.
One hundred guns fired in this city this
evening in honor Of Major Anderson.
inca, y. Y, Saturday January 5.
Two salutes Of thirty three guns each was fred
this afternoon in honor Of Major Anderson and
the Union.
IL is proposed 10 honor the memory Of Old
Hickory in the same way on Tuesday, the ami
versary of New Orleans.
scHESEcTADY, y. Y. Saturday, January s.
The Twenty sixth Regiment last evening. un-
der Captains Boyson and Van Ingen, fired a salute
of thirty three guns and thirty three rockets i'm
honor of Major Anderson and his brave men,
National airs were performed amid cheers for An.
derson and Secretarys Holt and Staunton.
WHEELING, Va, Saturday, January 5.
One hundred guns were fired by the Union men
in onor of Major Anderson.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From savannah.

SAVANNAH, Friday, January 4.
Fort Pulaski was yesterday taken possession Of
by the volunteers, by order of Governor Brown.
1t is reported that the revenue cutter DObJins
has been taken possession of, but Governor Brown
has issued orders for her return TO the Govern
ment.
1t is generally beiievel that the secession ticket
has carried the State.
learn from a gentleman who arrived here this
morning from Savannah that the forts are in pos
session Of the Georgia troops. They occupied
by one hundred and fifty men, and an armorer
with thirty men is engaged in clearing the guns to
render them serviceable. The State of Georgia
has also taken possession of the United States
revenue in that station.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From PiIfshury.

PITTs1URG, saturday, January5 5.
Mr.. Mcclure passed here from Springfield
to-day, where he had been invited by Mr. Lincoln.
He asserts positively that no Cabinet appointments
for Pennsylvania had been absolutely determined
u9On. Mr. Lincoln wishes TO reflect the views of
his friends in Pennsylvania. He viii appoint none
in whom he has not confidence personally and
politically, as he can best Judge from expressions
made from the State to him. Delegates to Chi
cagO and other leading Republicans protest against
Cameron's appointment
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From New York.

NEw YoRK, Saturday, January 5.
The steamer Star of the West was coaled up
yesterday with unusual CELEBRITY, and report, which
is ridiculed at the office of the Company SAYS she
is going to Charleston with troops.
Rev. Henry Arthon died in this city this morn
ing.
Hon. William Kent died in Fiskill yesterday.
The oil factory of Schveestan & Bro, of Jer-
sey City, was burned last night Loss $4,000.
I The steamer Fulton sailed nc noon to-day for
Southampton and Havre with five passengers and
81 $50 ,974 in specie
The steamer City Of Maneheefer sailed for Liv-
erpool with l26 passengers.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
Prom Harrisburg.

HAERlsntRil, Pa, Friday, JANUARY 4.
Appearances strongly indicate the election Of
Sir. Cowan as United States Senator. Wilmot
is his strongest opponent.
The anti Cameron men await the arrival Of
Mr.. Mcclure, anxiOusly.
Congressman Sterritt, killinger and McPher-
son, of Pennsylvania, are here on n commission
to persuade the Republican members of the Leg
islature not to pass an appropriation to arm the
military.
Mr.. SterTitt expresses doubt as to the appoint
ment of Cameron Secretary of the Treasury
The friends of Mr. Cameron state that they saw
promise of the appointment, under Mr.. Lincoln's
SIGNATURE.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Norfolk.

NonFoLE. Va, Friday, January T.
The United States sloop-of-war Brooklyn is
coang and taking in stores, and getting ready for
cruise. 1t is rumorei that she is destined for
Charleston.
Great excitement was crested Yesterday on ac-
count of a report that four companies from
Fortress Monroe had been ordered TO Charleston
Lieut.. j. II. North rendered his resignation to-
dav
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Cincinnati.

CNciSSkn, Saturday, January 5.
The working mems meeting last night was
well attended. Several speeches were made, and
resolutions declaring that the Union must be pre-
served in its integrity by the enforcement of the
laws in every part of the Union by whatever
means may be necessary, and that a remedy for
all grievances can be had under the Constitution,
were passed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
u. 5. Arsenal at MOBILE Taken.

MoDlIE, friday, january =
The United States arsenal was taken at day
light this morning, by the Mobile troops, without
resistance. The arsenal contains IS 600 stand of
arms, 500 barrels of powder, 300 600 rounds of
musket cartridges, and other munitions of war
1t is rumorel that Fort Morgan was taken last
night
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
WEEKLY SENTINEL.


The article under this head, which will be found
on the first page of tO-days Sentinel, is from the
pen of one of the most eminent theologians and
scholars Of New England. The suggestions of
the writer are well adapted to the present crisis of
the country, and are worthy of general considera-
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
volunteer. to the government.

wEsTcnEsTrR, Pa, saturday, January ).
There will be a meeting this evening to enrol
volunteers in the regiment of Chester county to
offer their services 20 the Government to maintain
the Constitution and enforce the laws The
meeting is called by members of all parties.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Leavenvvortn.

LEANENWoKTli Saturdal, TccthlDfI -
Arrangements have been made with the rail-
road comppes to transport all the available force
ut Fort Lelvenworth, consisting of two compa-
mics of light artillery. comprising 900 men and
100 horses, to Fort MclIenry, near Baltimore.
They will lelYc ON Monday evening.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Philadelpasa .

Puu-ADEIrTuA, Friday, January 4.
About one half of the stores are closed. and
business is only rarity suspended.
a town meeting was called for Saturday to sus-
tlin Major Anderson, and support the efforts of
the Government to reinforce him.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09
From Chicago.
Fort rIorgan TaI.en br the In.urgents

CmcAso, Saturday, January 5.
Exchange on New York declined to three per
cent.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09

AoTItE, Saturday, January s.
Fort Morgan was taken possession of this
morning by the Mobile troops and garrisoned by
two hundred mea.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-01-09

The RESISTANCE FEELING.-We are daily re-
ceiving letters from various portions of the State
indicating that the resistance feeling is decidedly
on the increase in Tennessee Our people are
rapidly becoming satisfied that it is useless for us
to expect justice at the hands of the Black Re
publicans and as We can not get the Constitution
in a union with them, we will have it in a union
with the South.-NaskUiHe Union.