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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
Gen. Lane Assigned To an Important
DufT.

A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazttte,
dated Washington, July "a, says:
In consequence of incorrect statements in some
of your Eastern contemporaries concerning the
appointment which Gen. Jim Lane has recently
received from the War Department. it becomes
proper for me to make public the facts in the case,
which | had telegraphed you two weeks ago, but
subsequently, suppressed at Gen. Lanes personal
request. Gen. Lane had not intended to make
the matter public at present, but the War Depart
ment has given it publicity, apparently with a
view OF counteracting the disappointment already
manifested at the Executive order about using
the slaves of rebels as laborers, without providing
for their freedom. The facts in the case are these:
Some weeks ago the War Department gave Gen.
Lane an appointment rs Commissioner of Re-
cruiting for the Department OF Kansas, with full
power to raise and equip volunteers. establish
camps of instruction. draw on Quartermasters
and COmmissaries for transportation and supplies,
and in short, full power to raise an army in Kan
sas, and put il in fighting trim in the shortest pos
sible time. Ii is expected that Gen Lime will
promptly establish camps near the Missouri line,
and recruiting, advertising publicly
that no loyal man will be rejected on account of
color and fully carrying out the provisions or the
new militia law concerning the enlistment of ne
groes. Ut is suspected also that Gen. Lane will
not inquire very serupulOusly whether his black
NthC ~ tUC DOhhCi VI DOty VI u
they do, whether they are supplied with free pa
pers. 1t is the belief here that the establishment
of his camp in Kansas will be the signal for a
perfect slave exodus from Missouri, and that his
negro regiments will be among the first to be
fully equipped in the field Lane has orders from
the Secretary of War to every officer of the De
partment OF Kansas, requiring them to give him
the heartiest cooperation in these movements.
This will obviate all such difficulties rs he expe-
rienced before. Ii is expected that Lane will
have at least one white and two black regiments
in the field within Il fortnight after he commences
He leaves here on Sturdy for the West. and
will begin work at once. This commission is so
arranged by the President and Secretary Stanton
as not to interfere with Lanes seat in the Senate.
1t is understood that he will receive no formal
Generals commission, and take no military COM
mand from the Government; but after he raises
this army, the strung probability is that he will
take u commission in the State militia from the
Governor OF Kansas or some other State. and so
enter active service without receiving a regular
appointment from the President. which would
forfeit his seat in the Senate. The whole matter
is regarded here IS evidence that the Administra
ton is not so much afraid of armiug negroes
as had been supposed, from its late exemption
order.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
rne Mass uee,,nr OF the aoth

All portions Of the State will be represented in
the Mass Meeting of the 30th. We hope that
every man who can, will come up on that day
and hear what the venerable CRirrESDEN and
WIoKLIFFE, and the gallant RICHARDSON, (the
life long trusted friend of DoUGLAs,) aud CAR
LILLE and MALLORY, and our own speakers. can
say in behalf Of the Union and the Constitution,
and the best means of preserving the Govern
ment from the Vaccinations of both the Seces-
sionists and AbolitiOnists, who in common are
striving to overthrow or subvert il. Never before
was the nation in such a fearful crisis, and it is
the duty of every good citizen to give his time,
his money, his best efforts, and if needs be his
life to save it from the dangers which threat
en- it.
On the day of the meeting all the railroads run
ming INTO this city have agreed to run half fare
trains, upon the conditions which each company
have published. The Evansville, the Wabash
Valley and the New Albany and Michigan City
roads have also agreed to similar arrangements
Come up by railroad, come in wagons, come
on horseback. come on foot and hear the words
Of patriotism and duty. We expect the attend
ance of a large number of the 18th of June Con-
v%ention party, 10 hear the man who wrote and
the men who voted for the resolution which is
the corner stone of it, platform.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28

the remains should be removed into a house. or
buried. This is the sole crime of Mr.. MYRIcK.
This is all the participation he bad in the rebel
raid upon Newburg. If he was a Republican,
the Journal would have Landed Mr.. MYRIcK to
the skies for this simpl, act of humanity,
but Mr.. MYRIcK being a Democrat, it becomes
a beinous offcnse. If the Journal will thus
SANDER Mr.. MYRIcK. its statements in regard to
the other parties il names are probably equally
false. II the charges of the Journal against the
men who ar known to be Democrats should prove
false upon investigation. it will defeat the partisan
purposes it had in view in making them.
As We said in the beginning, if any of the par
ties named are guilty OF aiding and abetting the
rebels as alleged, there is no apology for their
crime, and we viii go as far as the journal in
demanding adequate punishment. But it looks
as though the charges against some of the par
ties named by the Journal are dictated by parti-
san malice, and before it is through with them
that print will find that false accusations like
chickens will come home to roost. If ISLANDERS,
they may prove somewhat costly.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28

MARTIN VAN BUREN. the eighth PRESIDENT of
the United States, died at his residence in Kin
derhook, New York, near his birth place, Thurs
Cay morning, the Oath inst, in the 18th year of
his age. Mr.. VAN BUREN was of humble parent
age, but with a landable ambition he determined
to win position and fame. He was truly one of
the great men of the nation. Early in life he
was the associate and rival of the eminent men
of his own State, and later be was the compeer
and ranked in craftsmanship and ability with
JACKSON, CALHOUN, WEBSTER, Cas-. CLAY,
BENTON, truly giants in intellect and accom-
plishments. He discharged the duties of every
position to which he was called by the p~artiality
Of bis countrymen with distinguished ability and
marked success. Mr.. VAN buren, has filed
the highest offices. both State and National.
He was Governor of New York and represented
his State in the Federal Senate. Under JACK
SONS administration he was Secretary of State,
Minister to England and Vice President and be
came the successor of the "Old Hero" in the
Presidential chair. In 1913 he permitted his
name to be used as the Free Soil candidate for
Presidency, not, we presume, with a hope of sue
cess. but for the purpose Of aiding in the defeat
of Gen. Cas-, who was the Democratic candidate
for President that year.
Mr.. VAS BURES. who presided over an united,
prosperous and happy nation, dies when it is con-
vulsed with a civil war of gigantic proportions,
threatening even its dismemberment. His de-
clining days were saddened with a spectacle from
which every lover Of his country, especially one
whose public career is identified with its history
when its career was glorious, would pray to be
spared. bis last councils, his last appeals were
for the preservation OF the Union and the Con-
%stitutiOn unimpaired. as the only hope of main
tanning and perpetuating the best Government
ever vOuchsafed to man. His light goes out
when that Government Is struggling for its exist
enee, and amid the absorbing excitement which
that struggle e~xeites, personal events, even the
death of an ex- President, will cause but little
emotion.
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ssThirtcen Facts-rbink of Them,

Under this caption the Journal of SATURDAY.
gives the names OF thirteen men, citizens of " ar
rick county, whom it charges with aiding anc
abetting the rebels in their recent raid upon New
burgh. a portion of whom were arrested by order
OF Governor MoRToN, and are now in our county
Jail. fthe men are guilty of the crime alleged
against them, they should receive the punish
ment they merit therefor. But the journal
seems more anxious TO fasten the guilt Of these
men, if guilty, upon the Democratic party, than
to convict them as offenders against the Govern
ment.
There is an old maxim in law which reads,
"Jaisus ia unO, fatsus in omnibus"-false in one
matter. d~eceitfuI in every thing By this test we
will examine the charges of the Journal. IL
states thus:
When the rebels attacked Newburg they were
welcomed by a number Of the citizens, who di
rected and assisted them in their rObberies.
Amsng them was James Z. Myrjck. He is the
candidate on the oh of January ticket in War
rick county for Representatives in the LEGISLATURE.
He has abseOnded since the Union men have re.
taken the town and can not be found.
We are informed by one Of the best citizens of
Warrick county that DIR. MYRIcK was not at
Newburg when the rebels made the attack or
lille they were there. Hence the charge that
be welcomed" them and directed and assisted
them in their robberies." is utterly unfounded.
Mr.. MYRIcK was guilty Of bu. one offense. The
body Of one Of the men who were shot was lay
ing upon the street where it fell, and. dictated
solely by motives Of humanity. he advised that
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
A Wet

We print this morning a"War Bulletin" from
headquarters, whereby the Union commanders in
the unequivocally rebel States (ncs including
Tennessee. nor. Of course. Kentucky, Nj souri,,
&c are directed to make free with property
needed by their armies, and to employ "persons
of African descent, when required rs laborers.
&c. These laborers are to be paid, but not IA
word is said about their being freed. On the
contrary. the natural inference from the terms Of
this order would be that they are to be finally re-
turned to their former masters, no matter though
these be the most malignant traitors.
III this Is all that is 10 be done by the Govern
ment in obedience to the confscation- emancipa-
ton act, then the Union cause will have been ia
tally wounded in the house of its friends. No
equivocating, hlggling, hair-splitting, hang back
policy will now save it. Unless the slaves are
given to Understandable that speedily-that the
Union wants their services enough to give them
liberty therefor, then the rebellion can never be
put down. This country Is very st;ong, but not
strong enough to subiue eight millions OF white
rebels in perfect subsection to a relentless militia
~ despotIsm, while we unite with il i'm keeping
four millions Of black slaves constantly at work
in the fields. the arsenals, the trenches Of these
rebels.
We speak plainly, for in this crisis il we're trea-
son to be silent or ambiguous. Unless the slaves
are afforded ample and p~alpabIe inducements for
quitting the service of the rebels. and embarking
in that of the Union, the great mass of them will
continue to serve their masters, while the latter
destroy the nation. Aud this order does not sup
ply the slave generally of rebels with an adequate
reason for Drawing peril, priyation and death, by
a speedy fight from the house of bondage to the
sheItering folds of the flag of the free.
OF course. we do not know that the President
will stop here. We trust he will not. Yet the
Appearance of this ofler would seen to indicate
that nothing further is contemplated. If that be
the fact. we sadly feel that the nation is undone,
IN. Y. Tribune. Wednesday,.
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For the Daily State Sentinel.
PosIoffice SfampS-SpeciaI Notice.

EDITOR SENTiNEL:-As many business men are
buying postage stamps of the larger denumina-
ton for the purpose of making change. l think
it advisable that they should be correctly informed
in regard TO this matter of stamp change; other
them.
The present issue of stamps are not the kind
designed for change by act of Congress making
stamps a legal tender. Those designed for this
purpose are to be printed on stiff paper, and not
intended to be used for any other purpose than
that of change, and will be received in exchange
for other stamps at the Postofice. They will be
issued in a few days.
The use of the present issue Of stamps as
change will mutilAte and soil them so much as to
render them unfit for use even in the payment OF
postage. and of course they will not be redeemed
at the Postofice either in stamps of a different
denomination or in money.
A. II. CONNER. Postmaster.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
county pemecratic meering.

Fulton County Democratic Meeting.
The Democracy of Fulton assembled in con-
~vention, at Rochester. June 2oth. Hon. HCGH
MILLER was chosen President of the convention
and JOSEPH J. DAVIS Secretary.
N. @. SHAFFER was nominated for Representa-
tive. Al. HOLMES for Auditor. Isaac Coon for
Sheriff, WIZ. STURGEON for Treasurer, and R. T.
BEArrIE for Commissioner.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
following. which were unanimously adopted BY
the convention:
We. the Democracy of Fulton county, in con-
vention assembled. believing that the doctrines
heretofore set forth by the National Democracy
from time to time constitute the true basis of our
national liberty and independence, and chat a
strict compliance with them alone will in.
sure the perpetuity OF our beloved institutions:
Therefore,
Rssoiued, That the restoration of our glorious
Union upon any other principles than those of the
Constitution as it is, and of the Government as il
was, is utterly impossible. A consolidated Gov
eminent might indeed be formed, with a standing
army TO sustain it. and a dependent soldiery to
execute its edicts, but not n free Government
And with all the energy with which we love our
country, its peace, its prosperity and its happi
ness, we call upon the whole people to rally to
the support of our institutions as they came to US
from the hands of our venerated ancestors.
Resolved. That we revere the Federal Consti
tuition and the Union formed under it, as out
fathers made them, and willing to make any sac
riices to uphold and maintain them.
Resoirrd, That we are unalterably opposed to
those twin relics of anarchy and despotism-
Secessionism and Abolitionism-each being alike
subversive Of the Constitution of the United
States and OF free government every where; and
that we will resist the former with arms and the
latter with ballots. until both are made powerless
against the Government.
R~es0lued, That we send greeting to our brave
volunteers, and assure them that while they are
engaged in putting down the rebellion in the
South, we pledge ourselves to put down. by every
honorable effort at the ballot box, Abolitionism
at the North.
Resolred, That w execrate those pretended
patriots who. being placed in control of the
National Treasury, have plundered the funds OF
the people for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of themselves
and their favorites, and that thew merit. as they
will receive. the condemnation of an indignant
and outraged people.
Resoiued. That w reaiirm the resolutions oil
the Democracy adopted at the indianapolis Con-
vention OF the 9Th of January last.
Resolved, That we invite all to act and vote
with us who are in favor OF the Union as it was,
and the Constitution as it is, and the enforcement
OF the laws. and who are opposed TO abolitionisn
and secessionism and the emancipation of the
slaves at the South by Congress or the President
or by any other power except the States wherein
the Institution of slavery exists.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28

The present condition Of public affairs, and
the duty of those in power, is most truthfully de-
lineated in the following sentiments which we re-
produce from the Detroit Free Press: When the
war commenced. men of all parties exhibited the
greatest avidity to support the Government. The
question, "What party elected ABRAHAM LIN
coLS2" was forgotten. Men and money were
showered upon him: doubtful powers were exer-
cised unquestioned. Every one struggled to be
most jealous in deeds of patriotism. The popu-
lar heart was moved in its hottest depths There
was no limit to the compliance with the demands
of the administration This state of things was
first Interrupted by the special session of Con-
gress. Members of that body began a work of
agitation which would then have destroyed the
popular unanimity if Bull Run had not followed
to plunge the nation into mourning ami to fright
I. en- them into quiet. The present session of Con
gress, however, has been fruitful OF mischief to
the harmony Of the country. No one. contem-
plating the action oil the houses. would dream
that a mighty nation. composed Of different
parties. is struggling for existence. Partisan
measures, partisan passions. partisan advantage,
hare characterized every proceeding. Less re-
spect has been paid TO the feelings of the mi
nority than is customary even in peace. Indeed,
the ] .365,97 citizens who voted for SlEPHES
A. DOUeLAs, notwithstanding the patriotism
Of their great leader, and the alacrity with
which they rushed to arms to meet the re-
bellioD, have received no recognition what
ever by any branch Of the Administration.
Neither in the Cabinet. in Congress, nor in the
leading IN the army, have they
been acknowledged or treated as worthy Of
confidence. We eau not believe that this is
accidental. A political policy has dictased it,
a policy alike selfish and unwise. But the
mere matter Of place is Of no importance
Exclusion from every position save the rank
and file on the battlefield can be cheerfulIy
endured By a party whose every aspiration is
for the integrity of the Constitution and the
preservation OF the Union. What grieyes that
party il that the men in power will not
establish the simple platform Of men and money
to conduct the war. instead Of dabbling in con-
~fscation, emancipation. and all the other pecu-
liar caprices Of the Abolitionists. They are
incensed, and justly incensed, because the best
interests of the country are sacrificed to
Strengthen political leaders with their parties;
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
secret P%oIi,icai societies.

We have been advised for several weeks that
the Republicans were forming secret political
leagues in various parts of the State. We know
of no good motive or apology that a party in
power, controlling both the State and National
administrations can have for organizing such
associations. This morning we publish a com
munication from two gentlemen of the highest
responsibility, residing in Newton county, fur
nishing conclusive evidence that such leagues
are being established, and that they are rapidly
extending over the State. The Journal for
some time has had a good deal to say about
secret political societies. but it was for the same
object that a hard pressed rogue cries "Stop
thief'-to divert attention from its own party
rasralities. We have been informed that the
Republicans have organized these leagues in this
city, and a correspondent writes Us from Run
dolph county that several are in operation in that
county composed exclusively of the members of
the no party Union party" party. We repeat,
that we can not see any good object a party hav-
ing the whole control of the Government can
have. in organizing itself into secret political as
sociations. 1t is a matter deserving atten-
tion
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28

and. much more. can relieve the country in this
important point.
This is a confirmation Of all that the people
have suspected concerning the Abolitionists- 1t
means that 1.-THE pressure" in favor OF an aboli-
ton war is strong, virulent. persistent, f~actious.
IL is an advertisement to the country that he al
most Yields to that pressure, and, if accepted lit
orally in the border States, which, he justly says,
"hold more power tor good than any equal num-
Der of members" it will undo all the work OF
HALLEcK's army, and remove the Confederate
borders to the Ohio.
This be does in response IS abolition "pres.
sure" to please those who are in favor of sacri
6cing $4,000 900 of white men for 1000, 600 ne.
Orues
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28

RIorISG IL NEW ALBANY-TBE NEeRo Elk
clrEMEsr-The murder of Locke and the wound
ing OF Lansford by two negroes on Monday night
created an intense excitement, and at an early
hour yesterday morning crowds OF men and halt
grown BOYS began to gather on the corners and
move about the city in search of negroes. AT
about s o'clock A.. NJ. TWO negroes were over
hauled on Market street, near the market house,
and beat in a dreadful manner. They escaped
with their lives by their ~ieetness OF foot. A few
hours later two more negroes were set upon with
stones and clubs on Market street, near Lower
Second, and so dreadiully beaten that one oil
them is not likely to recover. About this time a
large and excited crowd started to Daytoxn. a
northern suburb of the city. where they found
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-28
For the Daily State Sentinel.
A Republican secret organization.
KENT STATION, NEWTON COUNTY. lND.,i
Julv % 1850

Ed. SESrISEL-SiT. Enclosed is a copy of Il
letter from a secret organization in Lafayette to
John Ale, Il member of the order az this place.
The circumstances under which it came into our
possession are as follows: Mr.. AIDE. had gone to
Louisville, Ky. to bring home IA sick soldier, and
in his absence Mrs. AIDE received the letter. and
not understanding it she called in a friend TO ex-
plain to her what it meant. and after reading the
letter he made the inclosed copy from memory.
He then told "A Republican about it, and asking
what it meant. il made some stir among the or
der. Mr.. BisSel. u lawyer, and Mr.. Berry, Il tin
ner, OF this place. called on Mrs. AIDE and told
her under no consideration to let any other per-
son see the letter, as they understood It's import.
As there is much excitement. and the Republi
cans not being able to give Il satisfactory reason
for the organization, one of them, who is Il men,
Der OF the society, stated to one of the under
signed that the society here WIS recently organ
lied and has had one informal and one regular
meeting; that it was Il secret political Organizt-
ton; that there were similar organizations all
through the State, but he did not know if they
were organized in every county. When asked
WHY not let all loyal men join it, Democrats as
well as Republicans, he could give no s~atisfac-
tory reason.
The above are the facts in the case. They can
be substantiated when necessary, and you are at
liberty To publish this expose over our signatures
Respectfully A. SHARP,
n. WEST.
p. S. Mr.. AIDE is our County Recorder; Mr..
Bissel is a lawyer and Mr.. Berry is a timer.
They all live in Kent, and are strong Republicans
and leaders in the party.
The following is a copy of the letter referred
to:
July %. No. 10.
u. G. within a circle
The Secession sympathizers are beginning to
raise. Be ready for any emergency. They
claim to have fifteen or twenty thousand now
ready. Eternal vigilance is the price OF liberty
Increase your numbers and have your arms
ready, and organize a Home Guard at once.