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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03

say" He's putin on airs, amt her, | do not
wish to say word that would cause one moment
of uneasness to the ladies of Indiana but if there
is anything in signs, | fear there are many fair
ones who parted from their Zouave lovers with
b0soms filed with deep-drlWn sighs tuat will soon
be singing
Thou hast wounded the spirit that loved thee
/ can not close without telling you little joke
on one of our captains He is a IN ln who pride>
himself great deal upon his fine figure, good
looks and polite manner. and it was undoubtedly
these qualifications that secures him an invitation
to call upon one of the bon ton of the city last
week He had two or three of his comrades to
accompany him, who give glowing description
of his graceful and winning gestures as he con-
versed with the ladies. In fact his comrades were
growing jealous of the way he was monopoliZing
the conversation, receiving all the compliments,
and slipping the old gents wine. 1t all went on
smoothly until they arose from their divans
to take their departure when the young Captain
put his foot in it by placing his hand behind
and gently busting his pants. The ladies
looked first at each other and then at the Captain
and had finally to resort to their pocket handker
chiefs. The poor captain observing his comrades
smiling discovered his mistake. He had become
so used to busting his pants when arising from the
rocks and stumps in camp, that he had forgotten
himself
The health of the camp is unusually good, and
the BOYS are in good spirits, except that they are
very anxious to see and hear from their friends.
Yours, in haste,
High PRIVATE
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Was President Lincoln Guilty of
Treason in His Inaugurali

The telegraph, or rather the agent of the asso-
ciated press, through The telegraph, has spread
over the country a special dispatch to the New
York Herald, in which it is said that ga spirit is
being aroused that will result in placing the man
who shall dare to offer proposition to compro-
mise with traitors in the same category and to
hang both"
The above announcement coming from the
National Capital, may be taken by some as hav-
ing the sanction of the Administration, as il is
addressed to paper as fierce for the continuance
of The war to the last extremity as il was violent
in its opposition at the commencement of hostil-
tiles.
The idea of hanging the man who shall pro-
pose negotiations with view of putting an end
to the civil war now raging, for the expression,
compromise with traitors can mean no more
than this, reminds one of an assertion made by
President Lincoln i'm his Inaugural Addressing
his countrymen, the President said:
"Suppose you 90 to war, you can not fight
always; and when, after much loss on both Sides
and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the
identical questions as to terms of intercourse are
again upon YOU"
Was this reasonable suggestion in President
Lincoln? In his opinion we can not fight always;
there must come a time when fighting will cease,
and negotiations be opened with TRAITORS" on
the identical questions to terms of intercourse
which were agitated before the war began.
The President may have been right or wrong
in this statement. This is question we do not
undertake at present to decide but are content to
leave it to his party to settle among themselves.
They can denounce him as traitor, if they choose,
and call for his deposition and execution; but still
we think that at any stage of the war, the discus
sion of the propriety of its longer continuance may
be eminently proper and patriotic. 1t is evident
that such discussion must be had some time or
other, or the war will be interminable.-Ohio
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
From the Seat of war IN virginia.

The Richmond correspondent of the New Or
leans Della, writing under date of June 10, says:
"In relation to the war along the Virginia bor-
der, feel somewhat like the Englishman in one
of Eugene Sues novels, who followed the tiger
tanner all over Europe expecting to see the beast
bite off the head of his master He had bet large
ly on such result, and he was in no humor for
losing the wager foregoing the pleasure of wit
Messing the catastrophe. | can not say that love
war for its own sake. Abstractly, peace is the
true logic for both sides to controversy if both
sides demand nothing but justice. But / confess
that when war is once at hand | want to see it
proceed with rush and with a vim. | want to
see it sweep like a whirwind, and TO do its work
and pass away as swift as the whirlwind. A long
war is distasteful to the civilization of the present
age, which aims at economy of time in every
thing. A short war is less expensive in time, in
money, in life.
q am not alone in this feeling. Men from the
South concur in it, Nor am 1 alone in waiting,
like the Englishman spoken of, in anxious expec-
lation OF the bloody catastrophe. If this war is
to be ''cut to the heart, with plenty of others
have earnestly desired to see it at once. But
after ALL it is difficult to say whether great battle
day along the Virginia border is approaching
mJre rapidly at this moment than it was two
weeks ago. The enemy is no less cautious than
malignant. His policy seems to be to accumulate
small advantage until they become a crushing
burden upon u.s. He gives at present no symp
tom of forward movement from Alexandria or
from Newport News, or down the Potomac in the
direction of Aqua Creek. 1t may, indeed, be
possible, or it may be the policy of General Scott
to rest awhile on the advantageous positions
already gained, to hold the Potomac as a base of
operations upon Eastern Virginia, and to wait
until fall to commence invasion upon an extend
ed and systematic plan, with army of lOc 900
men, composed exclusively of regulars, and the
most select and experienced Northern volunteers.
If this should be the intention of the Government
at Washington, it would behoove the Confeder-
ate government by all means to defeat it by
rapid, vigorous and decisive action"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
War NEWS.

There IS but little prospect of an immediate
conflict tesween the Federal and Confederate for
IS in Eastern Virginia. There appears to be no
movements on either side to precipitate or even
revoke a collision. 1t is probable that Congress
Fill assemble before General Scorr will attempt
advance which will likely result in a decisive
Engagement. Upon the line of the Potomac, the
federal forces at the present time will number
evenly five thousand men, and daily reinforce
nents are being received. The Confederates have
,robably 6. larger number than this in the field,
Sho can be concentrated upon given point with
few dars.
1t is estimated that they have hundred thou
and men under arms, but it is stated that they
are deficient in provisions. Strenuous efforts are
1eing made to overcome this difficulty and to
make the commissary department equal to the
necessities of the army. Hostile operations will
depend good deal upon the action of Congress.
e pitched battle should occur between these
opposing forces. and it is probable that such an
engagement will take place, it will be one of the
most sanguinary in the annals of warfare. Such
) the temper of both armies that we do
not see how a collision can long be avoided
Tnless Congress provides peaceful solution of
he contest. In the meantime we shall probably
near Of frequent skirmishing in Western Vagina.
md perhaps engagements in Southern Missouri, if
he reports in reference to Ben. McCulloch hav-
ng large force under him in Arkansas should
prove true. We will not look, however, for any
!ecisive battles in Eastern Virginia unless an ac.
;idental spark should fire the magazine and pre-
;ptate collision without the leaders upon either
,de desiring il.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Military Appointments.

The Washington correspondent of the Center
vile, True Republican, (Hon. G.. ". JuLIAN,)
thus comments upon the policy of the admins
traton in its military appointments:
In political circles here the current theme
of discussion is the policy of the administration
relative to military appointments. 1t is to be
hoped that the voice of the press will be needed
in its emphatic rebuke of this policy, but from
what learn fear there are many important po-
stions yet to be filled by political partisans, ig-
norant of military affairs, and unworthy in other
respects. l am glad however to know that the
administration is not guilty of one hOrrid blunder
that has been charged upon it, namely the ap-
pointment of one Meredith to the command of an
Indiana regiment. He sought this position, how
earnestly your readers can guess, but he could
not get it. For one thing he should have credit,
and that is the braZen impudence and sublime
effronteTy with which ne asserted that he actu-
ally had the appointment, when he knew it had
actually been refused by the President. Despair
ing of all else, and unable any longer to restrain
his military ardor, he seems to have determined
to have the honor Of being Colonel a little while
at all hazards. In this he succeeded The tele-
graph announced his promotion and sent it all
over the land. He told the fact 20 both friend
and foe. He issued his manifesto in the newsDa
pers as if he really had been telling the truth.
The letter writers, not suspectng the perfect lux
urlance OF his lying, were MADE 10 write, with
others, in according TO him his long coveted, but
heeting honors; and thus by the most heroic dis
regard of all decency, and with the certainty that
exposure and disgrace would follow and dog his
steps, he became Colonel by telegraph, through
his own appointment, of an Indiana regiment.
The facts of the case are these: The strange
ness of the story of Col Merediths appointment,
led some gentlemen here to visit the President
and the War Department for the purpose of find
ing out the exact truth. They obtained copies of
the directions of the President and the call of the
Secretary of Var relative to the six Indiana regi
ments ordered last week, which showed that two
of the regiments were to be commanded by Coils
Brown and Mcmillan, and the Colonies of the
other four were to be appointed in the same man.
ner as the Colonies Of former regiments had been
Col. Meredith's name not used, and the Pres
ident stated explicitly that he had received no APP
pOintment.
Mr.. Speaker Allen is here, and has succeeded
in procuring four additional regiments to be raised
in Southern Indiana. OF course there can be 10
difficulty in doing it, Nothing can be more graf
flying than the feeling everywhere prevalent in
favor of our Indiana men. They are regarded
as the bravest and finest troops in the public SER
vice, and the whole country will be sadly disap-
pointed if they do not give good account of
themselves when an opportunity shall be offered.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
From BoonviiIe-.True Statement.

Major General Price, who had sufficiently re-
covered from his recent illness to resume his ac-
tive duties, ordered the retirement of the State
troops near Lexington, under Gen. Rains, to-
wards the Arkansas line, on Friday morning last
About II 900 State troops marched under this or
der, two thirds of whom were well armed. 1t is
now definitely ascertained that Major Ben. Nc
Cullough, with 10000 troops, was encamped on
the Missouri border, at Maysville, Arkansas, at
the south west corner of the State of Missouri
who declined to enter the State except upon the
authoritative invitation of the constituted au-
thorities of the State of Missouri. Major Ben.
Mccullough had under his escort large quaint
ty of heavy and light arms of the best variety
known to modern warfare, besides munitions of
war and military stores of all kinds. This state
ment of McCullough's position refers to the date
of the 10th of June. Gov. jackson, on the 18th
of June, with 600 mounted men, left Boonvile,
marching rapidly in the direction of McCullough's
position. which he would probably reach by the
22d or 23d of June. 1t is most probable, there
fore, that well appointed and well armed force
composed of Missouri and Arkansas troops, will
form in southwest Missouri the present week,
numbering IS 900 or 30, 900 men, and the public
will very soon be furnished with marked and de-
cisve results of this conflict, involving the pres
ervaton of the rights and civil government OF the
people of Missouri.
All the State troops marching southwark from
Lexington had furnished their own supplies,
teams. wagons and equipments of all descriptions,
and with rations for two weeks, without depend
ing upon the State for any of their supplies
This statement is made upon the authority of a
gentleman who is personally cognizant of the
facts. and whose name would be sufficient
voucher in this community for the truth of these
statements.
One thousand of these troops, armed with
MIME muskets, are under admirable drill, com
manded by Capt Kelley, who has been elected
Colonel of the regiment.--.N. Louis Journal.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Gem. MOTIFS.
The Grafton correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette thus refers to Brig. Gen. Morris and his
operations while in command in Virginia:

The Grafton correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Gazette thus refers to Brig. Gen. Morris and his
operations while in command in Virginia:
Now that Gen. Mcclellan has taken the com
m1nd in person, it may not be amiss to say one
word OF the ability Gen. Morris has display ed in
managing the campaign thus far, and of the credit
to which he will be entitled for the success of the
movements now in contemplation. Trained at
West Point graduating with honor in I634,) a
native of Kentucky, though appointed cadet from
the State which has since taken pleasure in honor
ing him, with service in Florida, and subsequent
experience in the Engineer corps; then turning
his attention to civil engineering, experimenting
the construction of the most important railroads
of his State, and being subsequently the Presi
dent of one of them, Gen. Morris was peculiarly
fitted by education, and by his military and rail
road experience, for the work he had to do in
Western Virginia. That that work has not already
been completed, is due simply to the fact
that he hadn't men enough to do it
with. Had he been instructed to guard
the railroad alone, it could have been pre-
served. Had his business been to drive Porter
fields forces out of Western Virginia alone, that
could have been done. But to do both at once,
required more strength and hence, while the re-
giments were demoralizing at Camp Dennison for
want of action, the chances here were being lost
for want of men, AS it was, the General planned
and executed brilliant surprise at Phillippa, and
has since been preparing for a still more sue
cessful movement, where the enemy could not
run so well. But that Cheat Mountain Gap
might just well have been, now, IN our posses
sion as the enemys, is demonstrable. There is
no difficulty in understanding why it is not.
Much is hoped from the generalship of Nc
Clelan. There is no question that this is the
turning point of his career. By wonderful ex-
ample of good fortune, he has been elevated, by
a single step, from the position of a retired Cap
tain. to Major Generalship, and the second post
in the army 1t remains for this campaign to
justify his promotion over the heads of majors, and
colonies, and generals, who have grown gray in
the service. That the confluence of the Govern
ment in his ability will not be disappointed in the
field, is the conviction of those who know him
/ best
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Mr.. Douglas, Affairs.

'Phlo Douglas, writing in the ST. Louis Re
publican, upon the subject of the Douglas fund,
makes use Of the following remarks:
alt is desirable that the state of the affairs of
Mr.. Douglas should be known-the nature and
description of his property and the membranes
upon tin order that his friends throughout the
United States may act understandingly. Can not
his friends at Chicago furnish a statement of his
affairs? Measures can then be taken TO liberate
from incumbrance whatever it may be desirable
to retain"
In the address recently published by gentle
men of this State, il was distinctly stated that
the only piece of earth left by Mr.. Douglas, not
incumbered for thrice its cash value, was small
tract of two acres, decided some years ago to his
wife. That tract of ground she has given for
his burial place. The wife of Douglas and his
children have no home in Illinois that they can
call their own and unless the fund proposed be
raised, must find elsewhere, AID beyond the State
he served so well, an abiding place; 500, 600
would buy them home, and furnish revenue
sufficient to educate the children and support the
family
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Election i'm the Eighth and Ninth
Wards-a Clean Democratic Victory
I'm Both.

Election i'm the Eighth and Ninth
wards-a Clean Democratic Victory
i'm Both.
At the special election held on Saturday to
make choice of Counclmen and School Trustees
for the two new Wards just organized, the Dem
ocratic candidates in both were elected by deci-
ded majorities. This result was not anticipated,
but il shows that the current of public sentiment
is in favor of radical change in the manage
ment of our municipal affairs. II is high time
there should be both reform and retrenchment in
our city government, and we regard the election
on Saturday as a strong hint 20 the Council 10
heed the wishes of the people thus expressed.
We understand the police were out in full
force, laboriIg strenuously for the perpetuation
of their hold upon the public crib. Only nine Of
these disnterested individuals were at one Of the
polls in body The patriotism of these gentle
men on election days Is unlimited. but it was en-
tirely misapplied on Saturday. Their labors 10
perpetuate the abuses Of the City Government
should not be forgotten.
In the Eighth Ward the total vote was $40.
For Council, James NJ. Buchanan received l69
NOltr, anu ~ - 'AtFhtf ANA- imam N~t-
bert received 1871, and T. L. Roberts, l40. For
School Trustee, Samuel Griffith received i37
votes and j. p. Childers. 1873. In the Ninth,
Christian wishmier and Henry Geisel, for Coun-
Gil. and Oliver 5. Kelly for School Trustee. all
Democrats, are elected by majOrires ranging
from 60 to l4O.
The vote was-Geisel, 254; Wishmier, 235;
KeeIy, 225. The Republicans did as follows;
Thoms, ISL; Davis. ia; Lieber, l56. Total
vote. $50.
That is doing up the work strong and leaves
no room for cavi 20 the feelings Of the citizens
ofthe Eighth and Ninth Wards. Thegentlemen
elected are sound and substantial citizens. They
are not only capable but will take pride in attend
ing to their duties faithfully, and do all in their
power TO advance the interests Of the city. We
now look for some wholesome reforms in the adj
ministration Of our city Affairs
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
Virginia ssContra band 80

A regular correspondent Of the Boston Jour
nal, in a letter from Fortress Monroe, dated the
9TH inst, says:
"My mind perpetually recurs, as to a subject
of constantly augmenting interest, to the ever
lasting Ethiopian. From the veteran of eighty.
fve-the Oldest of the corps-to the ebony youth
who minds the horses at the door, every member
of the Virginia brigade is a study. What sort of
a man is your masterY inquired an officer of the
negro on board the little sloop brought in from
bad man, sab, was the prompt reply; 'dreff'l Sc
sesh-better hang him, sab, fore he do mischief
One who has thus far proved himself singularly
useful in every service in which he has been EN-
plOyed, is most decidedly character Four years
he has been a woods ngger,' that is to say, hav
ing been sOundly beaten by his master once, he
declared that he would endure that sort of thing
but once more; being badly beaten again, and
picked moreover, he dissolved the connection
with his master, and took to the woods. Since
that time he has defied all the white men in Eliz-
abeth City or county to catch him. Once he
caught and jailed, but not fancying Jail life
he vanished one day. Two of the fellows
came to his cell; one he knocked senseless,
and while the other carried the wounded
man away, he escaped. He is now max
ing HIMSELF generally useful. He can brush
a coat, black boots, take charge of the wardrobe,
drive hard bargains with the sutler, explain the
geography of the country for fifty miles around,
tell at any time just where the enemy is posted,
and in what force, and withal-as | am informed
by his present poSsess0r-can conc0ct every sort
OF beverage known in the Virginia vernacular
with consummate skill. If such a piece of prop
ertv isn't contraband, what is?''
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03

rT- The following contracts were awarded by
Quartermaster General Vajen yesterday, June %
Stadler, Bro. & Co., Cincinnati-2 Regiments,
satinet at 81 5Oper suit.
G. W. Geisendorf, IndianapOlis-2 Regiments.
grey CASHMERE jeans, Sc Is.
Hall, Merritt & Coughlin, Indianapolis II
Regiment, satinet 81 As.
G. L. Froman, CINCINNATI Regiment, grey
all wool cashmere, s. IS.
CHASER Bro, indianapolis j Regiment
Cavalry, best blue satinet. SIS IS.
Moritz. Bro. & Co.. indianapolis = Regi-
ment, grey all wool cashmere, S. 50
Dessar & Bro, indianapolis Regiment, all
wool cashmere grey, S. IS,
Max Dernham, Indianapolis II Regiment,
grey all wool cashmere, So rs.
Cole & Hopkins, Cincinnati-l0,O0O socks at
So 25 per dozen.
Heidebach, Seasongood & Co., Cincinnati
90 900 drill drawers, 30c.
George Stcdman, Cincinnsti-S, 900 blue shirts.
Sll 90 per dozen.
VIII. Comstock, CINCINNATI 900 pairs boots,
$50 90 per dozen.
The above contracts are for thousand suits
to a regiment.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03

RETURNED OFFICERS or THE ELEVENTH IN
DIASA.-Capt. j. G. Elston, Jr., Capt. E. Wallace
Capt W W. Darnell, Capt. H. NJ. Carr, Capt
ID. W. c. Rugg. Capt. ]. E. Hamill, Capt r. s.
Foster, Lieut.. d. Culley, Lieut.. H. B. Wilson
and Sergeant Hanna, of Col. Lew. Wallace's
Eleventh have returned to Indiana, arriving in
this city Yesterday, for the purpose Of recruiting
for that gallant Zouave regiment. They report
the brave boys in good health generally, and
ready for the enemy at any time. They bring
with them secession flag ana the coat of a Sc
cession soldier, captured at Romney. These
trophies are exposed at the Bates House 10 the
gaze of patriotic Union men-and plenty of
them have already seen them, some of the visit
ors remarking that the material was evidently
fabricated in Massachusetts,.
Captain Foster speaks Of a secession Major,
whom the Zouaves now have prisoner. He is
a man of clear grit, and refuses to take the oath
to support the Constitution Of the United States,
saying he'll be shot first. This gallant Major
says that if he was in command at Piedmont,
where some $500 rebels, with artillery, are sta
toned he would come over to Cumberland and
clean our boys out. He more than intimates that
the superior officer of the secessionists there il
coward. The Major does some talking, it would
seem, if he is in limbo.
We have already stated that the purpose OF the
return of our officers is to recruit the ranks Of
the regiment which will be thinned out at the ex-
piration of the time of three months volunteers.
The young, the vigorous and The brave viii rally
f, everywhere upon their call. The Eleventh has
already honorably distinguished itself and earned
reputation which is national and will survive
the war and be held in perpetual remembrance.