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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
StaufOu'S Orders

The recent orders of Secretary STANTON, in
regard to persons fleeing from draft, does injus-
tce to the loyalty of the people ofthe Northwest.
But very few would attempt TO escape their OBJ
legations to the Government by becoming volun-
tary exiles from their homes and scarcely any
would thus brand themselves as towards. Those
who would thus act, would be of but little value
on the deld of battle. We want no towards for
soldiers. The object of the Secretary could have
been better accomplished, if he had issued an or
der pronouncing all who attempted by flight to
avoid their duty TO their country deserters, and
had them treated accordingly. The Government
should not have manifested, as this order can be
construed, even if not intended, any lack of con-
fidence in the entire willingness of the people to
cheerfnlly comply with every call upontheir pa
triotism Thus far, certainly, the people of every
State acknowledging allegiance to the Govern
ment, have promptly, enthusiastically and gene
rously responded to every requisition the au-
thorities have made upon them. Besides the
effect of the order will be bad abroad, as it viii
create the impression that the Government dis
trusts the loyalty of its citizens, or such con-
strustion will be placed upon it. If the Gov
ernment can not trust its own citizens, it certain
ly can not hope to crush out the rebellion.
The people, otherwise, have exhibited every con-
fidence in those representing the Government.
All the men and all the money they have asked
for have been cheerfully given them. Nothing
would be refused to crush out the rebellion-to
promptly suppress it-restore the authority of
the Government, and peace to the country. 1t
is the earnest wish of every good citizen that
this war should be brought to a successful close
in the shortest possible time, and whatever is ne
cersary to that end we believe would at once, by
voluntary action, be placed at the disposal Of
those who have in their control the destiny of the
nation.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Tenth District Democratic COnven.


The Democratic District Convention assem-
bled at kendallville on Thursday August 4th.
On motion, s. W. SprOtt. of DeKalb, was ap-
pointed President and W. Fleming, of Allen,
and E. Zimmerman, OF Whitley, Secretaries
The Convention was large, every county except
Steuben having full delegations The proceed
ngs were marked with great harmony, enthusi
asm, devotion to the Union and a stern determ-
nation to redeem the district from the disgrace of
beng longer misrepesented in the councils of the
nation by Republican.
An excellent series of resolutions were adopt-
ed. (The same in spirit those adopted by the
Democratic State Mass Convention of July Both }
Patriotic speeches were made by Mr.. Schnell, of
Elkhart, and Mr.. Myers, of Whitley.
The names of Joseph K EdgertOn, ESQ , of
Allen, and A Ellison, Esq, of Lagrange we're
proposed as candidates for nomination for Con-
gress After the ballOtng commenced, Mr.. Eli
son rose and requested his name to be withdrawn
and moved that j. K. Edgerton be unanimously
nominated as the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress from the Tenth Congressional District.
The motion carried, and Mr.. Edgerton was
nominated by acclamation amid the most enthu
siastic cheering and applause
j. II. Schell, of Elkhart, was nominated for
Prosecuting Attorney of the 18th Judicial Cir
cult
Mr.. Edgerton accepted the nomination in
mastery speech-the best speech ever made in
the district-giving a clear account of the origin
of the present difficulties and advocated a vigor-
orous prosecution of the war. The speech pro-
duced a profound effect, and satisfied all who
heard it and were not previously acquainted with
Mr.. E. that he was the man for the occasion,
would be such a representative as his constituents
might be proud of and such a man as is needed i'm
the councils of the nation in this dark crisis of its
history.
Mr.. Ellison was then called on and made an
eloquent and noble speech, highly eulogizing the
ability and patriotism of Mr.. Edgerton and urging
every friend of the country to use every effort to
secure his election.
Hon. r. Lowry also made an eloquent and for
chile speech. In the course Of it he was inter
rupted by Mr.. Mitchell, when he took occasion to
give that gentleman such an excoriatiOn as he
will not very soon forget 1t is generally thought
he will not be in hurry to interrupt Judge Low
ry agan.-FOTt Wayne Sentinel
No better nomination conld have been made.
Mr.. EDGERToN is a man of decided ability, and
if elected, one whose influence for good will be
felt in our national councils. Even the rabid
Republicans will not deny the integrity, patriot
ism and fitness of Mr.. Z. for the position he has
been named. The people of the Tenth District
who desire to restore a wise, just and economical
administration Of the Government. and our ma
tonal unity under the Constitution, owe it to
themselves to elect Mr.. EDeERroN their represen-
tative in Congress.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, MONDAY, AUGUST 1s, 1862

Wednesday, the 18th of August, be authorized
to act as delegates to said Convention.
The following resolution was then presented
by Mr.. Maier, which unanimously adopted:
ReSolred, That the Democratic party of Van
derburg county have full faith and confidence in
the loyalty, patriotism and Democracy of the
Hon. John Law, our present representative from
the First Congressional District of Indiana. in
the 37th Congress of the United States, and in
dorse the same, md on behalf of the Democracy
of said county, cordially recommend his renomi-
nation at the District Convention of the First
Congressional District of Indiana, to be held at
Vincennes on the 18th inst, and hereby instruct
the delegates from Vanderburg county, at said
Convention, to cast their votes for him as the
first choice of the Democracy of Vanderburg
county.
After which Mr.. Whittlesey introduced the
following resolution, in reference to the basis of
representation:
ReSolred, That this meetngrecommend TO the
District Convention at Vincennes that the basis
of representation in said Convention be the num-
Der of votes cast for the Hon. John Law for Con-
gress at the Congressional election in 1860.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
Judge Law being announced, came forward
and delivered an eloquent and patriotic address,
maintaining in a mastery manner the principles
of the Union Democracy.
On motion it was
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Evansville Gazette, Vincennes
Sun and the Indiana State Sentinel
BEN. STINSON, President.
Al 4. TAVVE, WH,771rsrr. Secretaries.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
supporting 1he presiaent.

The following from the Independent, shows the
religious radical style OF supporting the President
The article is litte else than dsgraceiul. disoyal
and prolane to the verge Of blasphemy:
Embarrass the Administration So do thunder
storms embarrass sultry, stupid daysl The house
wife's broom embanasses the spiders web; and
her cloth il an ch-disturber Of dust. No matter
how wise, and Virtuous, and good, are the men
elected to Office, they need to be watched, to be
opposed, 10 be reused up. Men collect in Wash
ington, far from their constituents. They are
surrounded by everything that toEes down hon
esty and patriotism Tsey run into pools and
bayous Selfish politics. disputatious private in
terests, fiery cunning OF men greedy for gold,
and ten thousand sinister and demoralizing infu-
ences, are brought TO bear upon them, in season
and out Of season, binding their eyes, wearing
out their integrity. and destroying their faith IL
every mans purity and honesty.
This great conflict, thus far, has been, in every
proper and honorable sense. a campaign Of the
common people without leader. IL is not the
nature Of democracies to produce leaders. Our
times verify the fact. No great national leader
has appeared Fremont had the qualities which
win confidence and FIRE the people heart with en-
fhusiasn. But in the sight of FIVE men, each one
of whom intend 70 be the next President of a
country which the,s timid and sluggish policy
bids fair to put out of existence before the next
Presidential election, this was objectionable
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Conrres,ioua, Nomiuat;on,

Hon. DAVID TURPIE is the Democratic can
didate for Congress in the Ninth District Judge
TURPIE is known as one of the most promising
young men in the State He has talent, cultiva-
ton, eloquence, and above all fidelity to the
Constitution and the Union to commend him to
the support of the voters of the Ninth District.
If they do their duty he will represent them in
the next Congress.
Hon. w. S. HOLMAN was nominated yester-
day by the Democracy of the Fourth District for
reelection to Congress. But few members OF
the House of Representatives occupy more
prominent position or have displayed more
ability and application in legislative duties. lie
will be reelected by an increased majority.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
For the Indiana State Sentinel.
A Gard from Judge Eckeis.

EDITOR SENTINEL: A friend has just placed
in my hand the DAILY State journal of the 18th
inst in which it notices an article of the Sentinel
in relation to the visit of Colonel Puett and my
self to your city to see Governor Morton and
obtain leave of him TO raise volunteers in the
9TH Congressional District for nine months in
stead of drafted militia. / notice the Journal
article, not to reply to its ungenerous and un-
gentlemanly personalities, but TO defend all con-
cerned in il against the charge of bad faith.
There is in this region of the State prejudice,
to say the least, against drafting while the requ
site number of men can be obtained by voluntary
enlistment This feeling is common TO all parties
except some Of those not subject TO the draft.
Under this state of things Col. Puett and my
self were dcputed to the Governor. He received
Us kindly-heard US respectfully, and at the con-
clusion said TO us that for the present he could
not accede to our wishes.
The reasons offered by US, and those given us
by the Governor, is not necessary to my present
purpose to be stated. The proposition was made
in good faith by all concerned in it, and was con-
sidered in a manner worthy of the Governor of
the State. / am, therefore, unwilling that
the Governor should be misrepresented as to be
so treated myself
notice the Journal article for the purpose of
saving if the offer we made was not in good
faith-or if the offer was impossible for us to
perform, as the Journal charges, land do not
believe that the Governor countenanced either of
them, it is easy to demonstrate it by giving us
the assurance that if raised they will be accepted.
This is the only fair way to test it. Come, gen.
tlemen, put us to the proof, if you doubt it. =.
/ repeat the offer-If the Government will ac-
cept them, we will raise, by voluntary enlistment
rom the 9Th Congressional District, the quota of
soldiers required of us for nine months, and have
them ready in camp by the time the draft can be
made, and all the distinction we will ask is, that
we shall be known as volunteers-not drafted
militia. If it is men that the Government wants,
this will give them as well as the draft, and save
the men from what is Objectionable TO them-the
draft. Let the Journal join us in getting the
leave ask, if it desires to prove its malicious
assertions, or has belief that it can do so. A
draft, for the sake of the draft, may be desirable,
and if it is, we will abide it as well as others
but let it never be said that ii was for the want OF
soldiers. d. r. EcKELs.
Greencastle, Aug 13, 1862.
p S. see you state have son in the SER
vice now If this is so, do not know it, One
of my sons volunteered, but he is nol in the SER
vice now. ID. R. H.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Our Army Correspondence-FrOm
MississIppi.
CAMP NEAR JAoINTo, Aug.


Ed SESTINEL:-As we are about to pull up
stakes and move to a different locality, L thought
a few lines from the 22d would not be uninterest-
ing.
Three regiments of our brigade, including the
22d, three sections of our battery, a squadron of
cavalry, are now out. This is the third day since
thev left. They are at Iuka, twenty miles
southeast of this on the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad, whittier we follow with our camp
equipage, and, as 1 understand, will remain at
that point for some time. Our brigade, tbs lst,
under Gen. Robert b. Mitchell, is TO hold that
point, while the I'd and Sd remain here. The
headquarters of Gen. Davis, commanding the
Division (4th) remains as before at Jacinto.
Our men had terrible march. Some twenty
or thirty were prostrated by sun-stroke, several
of whom will hardly recover. / hear of one or
two diving already. The weather is excessively
hot just now, and we, lying in camp for so long
a time here, protected from the ardent rays Of
old Sol by the umbrageous pine and oak, were
hardly prepared for such a scorchjpg march,
Although Iuka is only the short distance of 20
miles, no march at all for us, one-third that dis
tance was quite sufficient to tip over those of our
brave fellows who were prostrated. One or two
little marches will suffice TO put us in condition
again.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18

The proximity of one Bragg with consider
able force of rebel butternuts is whispered aronnd
amongst us as the occasion of this movement.
Should he show himself, he will be very apt TO
get warm reception from host of loyal
Hoosier butternuts, In that case, without doubt,
you will hear good report of the 22d Indiana,
and their energetic Colonel, NJ. Gooding, who,
by his perseyering assiduity, is perfecting more
and more the efficiency of the regiment We
have to-day received new arms, the Austrian
rife, for all except the fanking companies of the
regiment, who are already armed with the En-
field rife. Everything is going swimmingly
with us. Our Colonel and all our officers have
the unbounded confidence of the men. Roast
ing-ears and peaches are becoming plentiful. We
issue rations of the former twice week. NV
limited candle ration reminds me that must
call halt right here, other pressing duties of
the day deprive me of that time.
OCCASIONAL.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Treason.

In Mr.. PHILLIPs's speech on the negro eman-
cipation day at Abingdon, Massachusetts,, he dis
tinctly said:
He (Mr. Phillips looked upon the present war,
conducted without a reasonable object, as a total
loss of blood and treasure. Better the South
should 60 to-day than lose another life to prolong
the war upon the present detestable policy.
The Detroit Free Press inquiries Why is he
permitted to perambulate the country, making
speeches to discourage enlistments, when the
Government will not tolerate the least opposition
in other men? He is doing more to bring the
Administration into disrepute and to cause the
Puritan element to stand back from the army
than all other causes combined.
Where did he get his patent to be traitor with
impunity
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Ffan wnshIngtnn.

WASHINGTON, August lS.--The Navy Depart
ment has advertised for proposals for ehe con
struction of vessels Of iron for river snd harbor
defense similar to those building 10 New York,
having a single revolving turret No offer will be
considered unless from parties fully prepared TO
execute work Of this kind, having in their own
name at the present time suitable shops and tools.
In accordance With the sentence of court mar
tial held at camp rear Harrison Landing Lieut.
Frank C. Gooarlch, Geo. A. Row .ey, Charles X.
Negley and r. S. Wright of the regular army
have been cashiered for misbehavior before the
enepy. and Capt Carboy, of the l2th U. s. in
faatry for drunkenness on duty. All these sen
tences were confirmed by Gen. Mcclellan.
WASHINGTON. Aug. l4-The following adj
ditional regulations for the enrolment for draft
of the militia were issued to-day:
Ordered--That in filling all requisitions for
militia, the quotas of the several States viii be
apportioned by the Governors among the several
counties, and when practicable, among the sub
divisions of counties 50 that allowance shall be
made to such counties and subdivisions Of c0un-
ties for all volunteers heretofore furnished by
them and mustered into the service of the United
States and whose stipulated term Of service shall
not have expired. EDwIN NJ. SrASToS,
Secretary Of War.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
Note from Sam. Houston, Jun, a bout
the Son.In-Law Imposture

To the Editor Of the Chicago Times:
have heard that man calling himself Rev
Charles Clark, of Texas, and son-in-law of Gen.
Sam. Houston, lately made certain statements
concerning the alleged death of his father-in-law,
at public meeting held in Boston.
Now, this reverend gentleman is certainly an
imposter of the blackest dye, as Gov. Clark's
eldest child is boy twelve years of age, and my
Oldest sister is but little girl at school, left
was then in better health than he had been for
years. SAM HoUsToN, Jun.,
Prisoner of War.
CAMP DOUGLAS, Aug. ?, 1862.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
IOhn SIideII ON SlaverY.

A member of the foreign legation in Washing
ton just arrived from Europe relates of this dis
tinguished rebel story which is now widely cir
culated:
One of his cousins who holds an Office in the
Department of the Interior in France, having
been invited TO one of SlidelPs soirees, availed
himself of the opportunity-first, to see how a
Southern rebel looked; second, to know his
opinion about slavery. As it may well be i'm
agined, the French official was the object of the
most delicate attention on the part of Mrs. Sli-
dell and her husband, who strove to persuade
him of the holiness Of the Southern cause,
and TO make him believe in its ultimate sue
cess. After having exhausted all their argu-
ments, the Frcnchman, politely addressing Mr.
Slidell, asked whether he was not of the opinion
that the moral attitude of the North in this con-
test was an impediment to the success of the
South, and if the maintenance of slavery did not
delay the work of its independence.
"You are perfectly right" answered Mr.. Sli-
dell Europe is averse to our institutions, and
we know it. But please mark they have not
been inaugurated or created, but inherited by us.
However, whenever the day marked for the sac
riice of social privileges will come, the slave
owners in.the South will do, have no doubt,
what your ancestors did, nearly an age ago in the
National Assembly of France. They will sacri-
flee them as necessary offering to their coun-
try's peaceful welfare. But now this sacrifice is
impossible. 1t would look as an act of ineffi-
cheney on the part of the South to maintain its
integrity, and would weaken rather than
strengthen u.s. BE sure, however, that the time
is not distant when the institution of slavery
cause of our present misery-will be forever re-
moved from our statute books. The French
Government can greatly assist in this: if it
acts with its proverbial prudence and sagacty, il
may place us in the necessity of shortly declar-
ing gradual emancipation at home; an act which
would be as satisfactory to many of us as to the
spirit of Christianity and civilization abroad"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18

~ The interesting little drummer boy whose
Grub dub dub at the recruiting tent of the 18th
regiment, displays such skill with the drumstioks
for one of his age, is a son Of our former City
unteered and will 60 with the regiment TO the
field.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
vanaerbnrg DemocratIc ConventIon

The following are the proceedings of the Con-
vention beld by the Democracy of Vanderburg
county, for the purpose of appointing delegates
to the Congressional Convention to be held at
Vincennes on the 18th inst:
Pursuant to notice, the Democracy Of Van
derburg county met in Convention at the Court
House in the city of Evansville, on the 9th day
of August, 1862
b. Stinson, Esq, was elected President and
P. Maier and A. T. Whittlesey, Secretaries.
On motion of c. r. Rudd it was
Resolved, That all the Democrats from Van
derburg county who may attend the District
Congressional Convention at Vincennes, on
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18
From the Cincinnati Price Current, Aug. Is.
Financial and Comm rcia sum mary
for the past week.

for the past week.
An improved feeling has pervaded money mat
tiers since our last; gold further declined, and
Government securities advanced a shade. The
cause of this is the improved position of our
forces i'm the field and the new calls for 600 900
men indicating that the President has arrived at
the same conclusion that the people of the loyal
States arrived at after the defeat of Mcclellan
before Richmond, that all the powers of The Gov
ernment and the rules of war must be brought
into the conflict. in order to put down the revolt
speedily, and counteract the sad results of our
defeat at Richmond The demand for money
has been limited and the market is easy at SOLO
per cent. for short and long paper, and not much
offering. Exchange has ruled dull but did not
undergo any change. The quotations for ex-
change. coin and demand notes, at the close last
evening were as follows
Buying Selling.
New York;. .14dis. par
Gold. .......... ~ prem. II prem
Silver. .........5@6 prem. SOLO prem.
Demand Notes. .......o prem.
There have been some complaints of scarcity
of currency, and great deal of Inconvenience
experienced in consequence of short supply of
small notes, which was caused by the banks with
drawing their circulation, fearing tax upon it,
The United States currency is being generally
paid out by the banks, and the notes fthe banks
of this and other adjoining States have occupied
the position of select currency. The new issue
of Government small notes, also the stamp cur
rency, will soon be ready for use, but will not
come into general circulation before the fall
Ample arrangements have been made, we notice,
in preparing the stamp currency to guard against
cOunterfeiting, and there is no doubt now in our
mind that this stamp currency will be found safe
as regards cOunterfeiting, and convenient as
change. The stamps are redeemable in sums of
five dollars and upward, in the new Treasury
notes, and the latter are fundable in United six
per cent. stocks. so that all are secured in the
same manner
The following table shows the size and de-
scription of the stamps and notes Of all denom-
nations issued by the Government, which we
copy:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18

viii Re sent by mail express to subscribers any
point for fifty cents a month"; fix dollars year. All
subscriptions invariably in advance. Address
ELDER, HARDNESS, 4 BINGHAM.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18

The small change notes will be printed about
the lst of next month. and will be delivered in
sheets as follows:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-18

The Was hington cone eslondent of the Cincin
natl Gazette thus refers to the Chief Magistrate
of the nation and the Republican hero of Hi