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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

Its glorious news that comes to us from Spring
field, that eight hundred companies have already
been rendered to the Adutant General under the
recent calls of the President. These companies,
numbering eighty four men each. give an aggre-
gate of sixty seven thousand two hundred men.
At this rate, there will be no necessity for any
draft in this State, and it is stated that the Ad-
jutant General has applied to the Government
for authority to accept volunteers for nine months
III der the last call of the President. 1t will be
granted, of course. Illinois is indeed a noble
State If all the loyal States should do likewise,
what an exhibition of National power would it
be.-Chicago Tunes.
That's doing molly. Indiana, under the recent
fifteen thousand volunteers, and it is thought that
this week nearly as many more will voluntarily
enlist in the service Of the Government.
To prevent the necessity of draft, we under
stand that two citizens from the eth Con yressional
District, deputed for that purpose, offered to raise
two regiments of volunteers in as short time as
it could be done by drafting but the Governor
refused to entertain the proposition. His objec-
tions, we believe, were that drafting had been
determined upon. and he was anxious that a
certain class should be compelled to shoulder the
musket who could not be reached by any other
method. A similar proposition was made from
the 9Th District which was also rejected for like
reasons. We presume the Governor is DESTROYS
of reaching the Quakers and other blatant nom
combatant Abolitionists, who are fierce for the
vigorous prosecution of the war for the abolition
of slavery. provided they are net called upon to
undergo the harlships and dangers of the field.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11
what we mustNot FORGET,

In the last speech of DOUGLAS, delivered in
the Wigwam at Chicago, he gave utterance to
the following sentiments The men who are now
traversing the country, appropriating the memory
of his great name and influence to advance their
selfish purposes, and whom ne would have spurn-
ed from him if he had lived, are careful to avoid
all reference to the objects which he said should
animate the Government and people in the pros
ecution of the war, and the manner in which it
should be conducted. DOUGLAS thus illustrated
his patriotism and his humanity:
War does exist. 1t is sad thought to every
patriot War-civil war-must be recognized as
existing in the United States. We may no longer
close our eyes TO that solemn fact. This Gov
ernment must be maintained, the enemies of the
country overthrown, and the more stupendous
and overwhelming preparations, the less
blo0dshed and the shorter the struggle.
But, my countrymen, must remember that
there are certain restraints upon mems actions in
time of war. We must never forget that we are
civilized and Christian people, and that the war
must be prosecuted for the purposes and in the
mode recognized by Christian nations. There
must not be war waged against the constitu
tional rights of any people on earth, must it
be waged against women and children and limo
cent persons. Sayages must not be let loose, nor
the horrors of indiscriminate destruction encour
egeJ. | say to you, | viii never santion such
acts of warfare upon the rights of others, but
will beseech and implore my countrymen never
to Law down their arms until they recognize our
constitutional rights.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

"BUTTERNUTs."- There a family of genu-
inc "Butternuts" in this place few DAYS ago.
1t consisted of husband wife, and six children,
and sorrel (or Butternut-colored) mare Three
of the children rode on the mare, which also car
ried the baggage of the family, consisting of a
bag of rags, apparently. This family was from
Sullivan county, East Tennessee, which they had
left six weeks previously, searching some spot
where they could live in peace under the stars
and stripes. The father loved the Union, and
had been waiting for many weary months for the
arrival of the Union army in East Tennessee,
but they came not. He then determined to go
where to be q Union man was not a crime, and
he came to Indiana. 1t is true his scanty cloth
ing as was that of his wife and little ones, was OF
the Butternut hue. Broadcloth, silk. and mor
antique, were unknown names in that family.
But, think you, reader, that these poor East Ten
nesseeans loved the Union less because their
jeans and nseys were dyed with the humble but
ternut? We don't Shame on the newspaper or
party which would make poverty or simplicity a
reproach, or color of the coat test of loyalty
~ A. LEDGER
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

Thh Government has determined upon draft
ing to raise the soldiers that may be needed here
after, therefore the system of volunteering will
close this week This announcement has indu-
ced thousands to enlist who DO not desire to oc-
cupy the position of being forced into the service
of their country. Up to the 10th inst, volun-
teers will be accepted, and We presume the publ
cation of this fact will induce ali who are able to
promptly come forward and exhibit their patriot
ism by voluntarily enrolling themselves in the
armies, and for the cause of the Union. There
is already disposition manifested by the volun-
teers to regard with disfavor, if not with con-
tempt, the drafted men, or forced soldiers. This
antpathy will probably spread throughout the
whole army, and may lead to unpleasant coils
siOns between the two classes. There is no rea-
son why the drafted soldier should not fight as
zeaously and effectively as the volunteer. There
are tens of thousands of good citizens who are
SO situated that they do not feel it TO
be their duty 20 volunteer but who, when no
choice is left them, will as cheerfully serve their
country those who voluntarily took up arms.
Certainly such men should not be looked upon
with dstrust or disfavor. There is duty to
family which men can not lightly throw off, but
when that obligation is relieved, they will prove
as gallant and faithful in whatever field of duty
they may be placed, as the most Jealous now in
the service of their country.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11
The Speech of Garlic at the Mass
Convention.

Wepublish in this issue the speech of Hon. J. S.
We call especial attention to the speech of Mr..
CARLILE. The Republican disunion organs de-
nounced it as disloyal We challenge them to
find sentiment in it which does not breathe 10y
atty to the Constitution and the Union and indi-
cate the highest devotion to the best interests of
the people. The only objection which that class
can successfully urge against the effort of Mr..
CARLILE is that he has no sympathy with the par
ty doctrines and partisan measures of the
Republican party. The speech of the Sen
nator from Western Virginia ranks him
among the foremost statesmen of the country
1t is an intellectual effort of the highest order
None of the truly great men of the nation, past
or present, have stated and illustrated the doc
trines or principles they were advocating with
more clearness and logical force. And no one
can rise from its perusal without the conviction
that the speaker fully understood the questions
he discussed, and that the policy be advocated
is the only one which presents any hope for the
restoration of the Union as it was-the preserva-
ton of the institutions which have made us a
great, prosperous and free people.
The speech of Mr.. CARLILE should have, as it
ence for good, if reason and TRUTH not passion or
prejudice, are yet to control the action of the
people,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

FIENDIsH OUTRAGE.-On Sunday night, 2oth
ut, a most iiendish outrage was perpetrated in
Gibson county. On that night, about 91a O'Clock,
two men called at the residence of "A Mrs Humph-
ries and inquired for Mrs. Woods and Miss
Blackard, (who were STAYING temporarily with
Mrs. H., SAYING that Mr.. Woods and Mr.. Black
ard who are in the army, had arrived at MIR. W s
home that evening very sick, and desiled that
Mrs w and Miss b. should come to them imme-
diately. Mrs. Woods was expecting her husband
home. yet the action of those men, who could not
be induced to come into The house, and who she
did not recognize, caused her to hesitate aboutgo
ing, but finally the desire to meet her husband
overcame her fears, and she concluded to go.
OF having any horses of their own, Mrs. w and
Miss b. g0tu behind these fiends on their horses.
They started off. and after getting out OF hearing
from any house they turned into the woods, where,
by threatening the lives of the ladies with drawn
knives. and by using force they succeeded in VIC
lating their persons after which they left them to
find their way home The ladies were bruised
and choked in a most brutal manner. The vii
lans thus far have escaped arrest Death should
be the penalty for such a crime.-NeU Albany
Ledger.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11
The Pretended Presentment of the
Grand Jury.

On Monday last tie Journal contained what
purported to be presentment of the Grand
Jury, alleging the grave crime of treason
against certain persons, said to be citizens OF
Indiana. That pretended presentment is sup
posed to be fraud or fiction. from the fact
that each member of the Grand Jury of the
United States Courts solemnly swears or affirms
that the counsel of the State his own and his
fellows. shalt be kept secret unless called
upon to make the disclosure in a court of justice.
This oath would necessary preclude any juror
from making any disclosure of any testimony
taken before tn. jury. unless as a witness in
court of Justice Not believing that any Grand
Juryman would pe,jure himself by making dis
closures from which he is prohibited by solemn
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

oath, under the pains and penalties of perjury,
We are constrained to believe and pronounce
the pretended preSentment of the Grand Jury
as published in the Journal Of Monday last, a
base fabrication or forgery. We append, in vim
dication of what we have said, the oath which
each Grand Juror takes when entering upon the
discharge of his duty as such:
OATH TO FOREMAN OF GRAND JURY.
You do solOmnLy or affirm, that. saving
yourself and fellow jurors, you, foreman of
this grand inquest, shall diligently inquire and
true presentment make, of all such matters and
things as shall be given you in charge, or other
wise come to your knowledge, touching the pres
ent service; the counsel of the State; your 0tcn
and your telIoars, you shall keep secret, unless
called on in q court of justice to make disclosure.
You shall present no one through malice, hatred,
or ill will, nor shall you leave any person UMPIRE
presented through fear, favor, Jr affection or for
any reward or hope thereof; but in all your pre-
sentiments you shall present the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, according to
the best of your skill and understanding; and
this you do as you lciu ansDer TO God at the
Great Dag, or under the pains and penalty Of
perjury.
THE LIKE TO THE GRAND JURORS.
You and each of you do solemnly ssoear or af-
firm, that the same oath that A B., your fore
man, hath now taken, before you, on his part
you and each of you shall we'll and truly observe
and keep on your respective parts, and this you
do, as you shall 0nslcer to God at the Great Day
or under the pains and penalties of perjury
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

In compliance with the request of the Mass
Convention of the 3Oth of July, the the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee have prepared an
address to the people of Indiana upon the mo-
mentous crisis in our public affairs, the publica-
ton of which commence this morning. 1t
discusses the issues now occupying the attention
of the people dispassionately, and with the sin
gle purpose of promoting the public welfare.
We trust the appeal to the sober thought of the
people will be read and considered by every cit
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11
Democratic Union State Ticket

FOE SECRETARY OF STATE,
JAMES S. ATH0N,
OF Marion County.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
JOSEPH RISTINE,
OF Fountain County.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
MATTHEW L. BRETT,
OF Daviess County.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
OSCAR B H0RD,.
OF Decatur County.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.,
SAMUEL L, RUGG,
OF Allen County.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11
Special correspondence of the Chicago Times.
From Washington.

Probable Movements Of the Armies of Mcclellan
and ope-Impracticabiiity Of the Ooeriand
Route to Richmond-Ihe Demands Of the Peo-
pie that the War shall be for the Restoration Of
the Union Beginning 10 be Heard-The Right
of the People 10 Crticse the Acts Of their Public
Seruants-Mr. Lincoln as a Sfrategist.
WASHINGTON, August 5.
A report is quite prevalent here to day that or
ders have been sent to General Mcclellan to
evacuate his present position at Harrison's Land
ing and retire to Fortress Monroe. Whether true
or not, the report has no doubt originated in the
knowledge of the extremely critical condition OF
his little army-a condition known far more ac-
curately by the enemy than by people here. A
month ago / stated that the position did not af-
ford suitable base of operations against Rich
mond, and that fact is now tardily admitted by
the Administration organs. TIE New. York
Times OF yesterday says, editorialy: cit will be
quite impossible for Mr. Clellan to advance from
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-08-11

gT- The Democracy Of Stark county will
hold convention on Saturday. the 18th inst, to
nominate candidates for county Offices.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-11-22
Vt 1867

those who were now assembled there had
convened to personally bid him farewell.
Iu reply, General Mcclellan said-''I
hardly know what to say to you my
friends officers associated so long with me
in the Army of the Potomac. | can only
bid you farewell. History will do justice
to the deeds of the Army of the Potomac,
if the present generation does not. l feel
as il had been intimately connected with
each and all Of you. Nothing is more
binding than the friendship OF companions
in arms. May you all in future presevo
the high reputation of our army and served
me. L will say farewell now, if must
say it. Good bye! God bless you"
Every one who heard these touching
words was moved to tears. All the officers
then passed round and shook with General
Mcclellan. This was another Of the many
affecting scenes we had witnessed in the
morning
CLOSE OF THE OVATION.
After partakiug Of refreshments and
engaging in free social converse Tor a while
the company rode to Gen. Burnside's head.
quarters, where Burnside and Mcclellan
had another private interview. Thence
the party proceeded to the grounds where
Reynods' corps is encamped. The troops
were all out in column and in line, They
were those which had fought at the battle
of Antietam with Hooker on the right
They gave Mcclellan a most enthusiastic
greeting and in becoming manner, with
music. cheers, and expressions Of good feel
ing closed the grand ovation. Gen Nc
Clelan then returned to his camp, having,
al the urgent request of Gen. Burnside,
concluded to remain at Warrenton until
the morning.
MCCLELLAN AND BURNSIDE.
General Mcclellan is a man of un.
doubted ability. He is a man of decided
talent more than man of gcniuss. He
has wonderful faculty of grasping grand
and complicated subjects He is believed
to be the greatest general of the age. He
is able, upright, patriotic and atfectionate.
His goodness Of heart is easily betrayed
by the soft and tender tones CT his voice
whenever he speaks few pleasing words
to his men. Perhaps there never was a
general more devotcdly attached to his
troops than General Mcclellan is to the
soldiers of the Army Of the Potomac, nor
commander more beloved by his soldiers
than he is by them.
General Burnside is a man Of undoubted
ability also. He has not the talent oi
General Mcclellan, though he may have
more 4enius. TWAS the possession in sucL
a high degrse. of both talent and genius
that made Napoleon the acknowledged
superior of all military men. Burnside is
also able, patriotic and good hearted.
He has the confidence of Mcclellan, the
President and the country. He is the best
man that could be selected at the present
moment to assume command. The army
will have confidence in Burnside also. aud
will fight the future battles for the Union
bravely under his leadership. But it is
like losing tried and cherished friend
death snatches him away; no one can ever
fully take the place of him. So, to tbs
soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, nc
general, however able, brave and patriotic
he may be, can ever fully take the place
Of General Mcclellan.
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Lieut.. Brockway's Official Re
port.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Oct. "a, 1862.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Oct. "a, 1862.
Capt. L. ". MattheaO'S BMteyy +. Ist
RegL AHy., p. r. c.
Sir :-Y on have asked Se for " for
NAL report of the part borne by me and
my command in the action at Bull Run on
the Goth August, with brief account of
my career, treatment, &c, among the reb-
els >
On the morning of the 3Oth of August
we crossed the Centerville pike along the
Sudley Church road, and were placed on
the extrome right of the line of artillery,
which occupied the ridge west of the turn.
pike, An almost level plain ran along the
front of the ridge, beyond which was
strip of woods containing a railroad en-
bankment which the enemy used as breast
works The distance between US and the
woods was about 500 yards. Duryea's
Brigade occupied them, and Gen. Carroll
was on his right, while another strip of
woods was on our right and rear. Early
in the afternoon the enemy opened on us
from their left, but did US comparatively y
little damage. Abont 1 P, NJ Lieutenant
Case section was sent to the left 10 report
to Gen. Stevens The enemy by this time
succeeded in massing 80 pieces of artillery
under Col S. d. Lee of 5. G. on a COM
manding eminence in the angle formed by
the Junction of LoOgstreet's and Jackson $
lines, This artillery opened on our line
at the same time they commenced chang
ing our left flank, and from that moment
the engagement became general along the
entire line.
You then ordered me into the open field
with directions to open on the enemy S
batteries. This changed our front to the
left, and pnt all the artillery in echclon,
NY right resting but a short distance from
the woods where | had seen Gen Du:yea S
Brigade 60 in. We fred about fifteen
minutes, when the smoke became so dense
as to make objects indistnguishable 300
yards from us, Tho enemy got battery
in position on our right, the fire of which
annoyed us much While waiting for the
smoke to GEAR away, l saw through the
smoke the battle flag ofthe enemy advan
cling on my right. Gen. Duryea's Brig
ade when attacked instead of falling bacl
towards us, marched from the field by tn,
right flank, and thus left us exposed. W,
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Select Poetry.
THE DRAFTED WIDE-aWAKE.

was glorious Wide.Awakc,
All marching in n row;
And wore shiny ol.cloth cape,
About two years ago.
Our torches ilarcd with turpentine.
And filled the streets with smoke
And we were sure, whater might come,
Secession was joke.
o, if then had only dreamed
The things that now know,
lne'er had been Wide. Awake
About two years ago.
said the South would never dare
To strike single blow;
thought that they were towards then,
About two years ago.
And so marched behind rail,
Armed with'a wedge and maui;
With honest Abe upon a flag,
a boatman gaunt and tall
q, if then had only dreamed
Tho things which now know,
ne'cr had been a Widc.AwakG
About two years ago.
My work was good, my wages high,
And bread and coal was low;
The silver jingIcd in my purse
Abouttwo years ago.
In peace my wife and children dwelt,
Happy the live.long day,
And war was but the fearful curse
OF countries far away.
o, if then had only dreamed
The things which now know,
ne'er had been Il WidG.Awa
About. two years ago.
My wife sits pale and weeping now,
My children crying low;
l did not think to 90 to war
Abouttwo years ago.
Aud no one now will earn their food
No will be their shield
God help them when lie in death
Upon the bloody field!
o, if then hal only dreamed
The things which now know,
Inc'ur had been Il Wine.Awade
Abouttwo years ugo.
One brothers bones half buried lie
Near the Antietam's flow
he was merry, happy lad
About two years ago.
And where the Chickahominy
Moves slowly towards the sea
Was left nnOthcr's wasted corpse
am the last of three.
Z, it then had only dreamed
The things which now know,
neer had been WidG.Awake
Abouttwo years ago
lust now saw my torch and cape,
Which once made such show;
They are not now what once they seemed
About two years ago.
! thought | carried Freedoms light,
In that smoky flaming brand
I've learned bore dcslruciOn's torch
That wedge has split the land
o. if ! then had only dreamed
The things which now know,
nc'cr had been a Wide Awake
About two years ago.
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AFTER AEIsI.

1h" apples are ripe in the orchard.
The work of the reaper is done,
Aud the golden woodlands reddCn
In the blood Of the dying sun.
At the cottage door the grandsiro
Sits pale in his easy chair,
Nhil' the gentle wind of twilight
Plays with his silver HAIR.
A woman is kneelIng beside him,
y fair young haud is prest,
In the first wild passion of sorrow,
Against his agcd breast,
And far from over the di ,taHce
The faltcring echoes come
Orthe flying blast of trumpet
And the rafting roll ofdrum.
And the grandsirc speaks in whisper
''Thr end no man can see;
Ru, we give him to his country,
And we give our prayers to Thee"
The violots star the meadows
The roscbuds fringe the door,
Aud over the grassy orchard
The pink white blossoms pour
But the grandsire's chair is empty.
The cottage is dark and still
There's namcless grave on the battle held'
Aud new one under the hill.
And palIid, fearless woman
by the cold hearth sits alone,
And the old clock in the corner
Ticks on with IL steady drone.
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EXECuTOR,S NOTICE.

Estate Of Cathdr'ne Be"tnger, dFcn
I EFrER testamcntory on the estate OF oiCahehne hrt,
lIrnger late of leavnr township, IN olumba county
deceased have been granted by the Register oi toiuh
hla county 10 the undersigned also residing IN salu
townships all persons hayinn claims HeMhs' ,nt -.
he ENAru az has residence in Beaver WV" Nlthoul
Celhy, and all parsons Indebted to MAKE payment
logrrwuu JOEL BREuBENDER'
O.L II, Iej2.--Gt, LIEeuFoR'
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rsy- "Mad proposes, and God disPos-
es," said pious aunt to her over conh'
dent niece. -, >,
"Lot a man propose to me II he dare ,
was the response" and III dispose OF
hlm according 10 my own views, as ne
suits me-
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nag" \ youo lady was thrown from a
carriage, and on being asked where she
was injured, most innocently replied !:
"Down at the surprise party, when Tom
Skillman went home with another girl.
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Bsg- Many a man has lost being
great man by splitting into two mideling
ones. Atone yours If to the best ofyour
power; and then Christ will atone for
you,
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Army Affairs,
McCLELLANS FAREWELL.
CLOSING SCENES ON THE FIELD.

A6cctionote AddresS 10 his Troops GRIND
Ovation TO their late Commander
"Nand by Burnside as yOu haze stood
by me, and all WiN be WeH."