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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
Mcclellan.

The calm and dgnifed letter of the young
General in relation to the proceedings Of sundry
nterlopers about the White House, puts them to
shame. We remarked some time since on the
manner in which Senators and Others behaved in
the camps to which they were admitted. 1t ap-
pears that they even seduced nigh medical off,
Ger into disrespectful treatment Of his superior.
Under storm of persecution, such as no man
has hitherto experienced in this country, the Gen.
eral has maintained noble silence, replying only
to the official inquiries Of the government and
then in clear and Ineligible phrases that speak
70 the heart of the nation. No man can imag-
inc what immense labor General Mcclellan b. O
undergone within the past Few weeks, and how
thoroughly and perseveringly he has worked.
An artillery officer related 10 us an incident
illustrating this somewhat. On dismal rainy
evening when some trenches were to be thrown up,
the narrator was directing his men and having out
the work, when he saw an officer on horseback,
attended bya single orderly ride up and dismount.
He was not recognized until he approached with
hasty "good evening, gentlemen" when they
knew the Commanding General. He remained a
half hour, walking up and down, making brief
suggestions, then rode swiftly away. At nine
o'clock, our informant being absent at the mo.
ment. was informed that the General had been
there again. At one o'clock he re-appeared.
Another officer of the same regiment reported
that at 3 o'clock, A. NJ, the Commanding Gen
eral. with one orderly, visited the works be was
engaged on, three miles from those first named.
Both points were eight miles from headquarters,
where il was known that the General transacted
business from time to time through the night.
and where be breakfasted next morning.
This we are assured is his constant habit. No
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A Horrible Story .

A correspondent of the Louisville Democrat
sends the following in reference to the conduct
of Gen. Turchin's soldiers in Athens, Alabama
"Gen Turchin said to his soldiers that he would
shut his eyes for two hours, and let them loose
upon the town and citizens of Athens-the very
same citizens who, when all the rest of their State
was disoyal, nailed the national colors 10 the
highest pinnacle of their Court House cupola-
these citizens yet to wonderful degree true to
their allegiance, had their houses and stores
broken open and robbed of everything valuable,
and what was too unvseldly to be transported
easily, broken or otherwise injured; safes were
forced open and rified of thousands of dollars
wives and mothers insulted, and husbands and
fathers arrested ifthey dared TO murmur-horses
and negroes taken in large numbers-ladies were
robbed of all their wearing apparel, except what
they had on-in a word. every outrage commit
ted and every excess INDUCED in that ever was
heard of by most savage and brutal soldiery to-
wards defenceless and alarmed population. All,
too, by those who pretend to represent the United
States Government. This is an everlasting dis
grace that can never be wiped from the page of
history but which demands immediate and prompt
action and the execraton of all lovers of law and
good government
al am responsible for these statements.
have no more doubt that they occurred just as
stated than have of my own existence. / know
similar acts disgraced the same brigade OF our
army when we occupied Bowling Green, Ky,
and the matter was hushed up to save the credit
of our army, hoping it would occur no more; but
this eniency failed to have its proper effect, and
it is no longer endurable. The good of the SER
vice and the character of every Union soldier
cries for the punishment without mercy of such
disgracelul conduct. | am yours, &C.,
J. II. W"
We could hardly give credence to the above
story, but are told that it is worse than this
correspondent relates. The conduct of some of
these men was the worst licentious and brutal
soldiery could infict upon deienseless women; so
vile, indeed, that an officer of the army who re-
CARDS the honor of his cloth has determined to
lay the matter before the Government. We do
not doubt that the men who have committed the
horrible crimes alleged as well as those who
winked at it, will meet with swift and retributive
justice. The honor of the army calls for it and
humanity demands it-LouisUiiIe Express.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
From the Boston Courier Of Monday
wendell phIlIIDs,s Sermon.

Wendell Phillips delivered address yester-
day morning Lelore the 2oth Congregational So
ciety at Music Hall. Previous 10 the address.
Mr.. Charles W. Slack stated that in accordance
with the usual custom, the Sunday services at the
Music Hall would he discontinued from the pres
ent time until the middle of September.
Mr.. Phillips in beginning said that last fail
they opened their house in a season OF great
doubt regards national affairs; they were about
20 ciese for the summer with a cloud still resting
on tie future. He proposed TO improve the hour
in trying TO find the reason Of this delay in what
seemed 10 him efficient action the part of the
Government. When Fremont went to open
road across the Rocky Mountains he started in
the winter to ascertain the worst features of
the route. When Fultons steamer first crossed
the water, he selected a moment Of the greatest
difficulty TO examine the machinery. Our inst-
tu ions now are undergoing their first great rad-
cal triumph Hitherto Democracy has foated on
a summer sea; now for the first time the expert
ment Of the peoples rule meets within its own
bosom the great obstacles which threaten to dis
unite its territory, and dscredit it in Europe.
He took this moment, therefore, to look into the
machinery and see where the difficulty exists.
Every man should exert all the influence he
can. He is bound not only to accept what comes
70 bin, but plan how best to influence those about
him. They were taunted sometimes with the
amount OF influence this prlpit. established by
Theodore Parker, had in bringing about the pres
ent difficulties. But it seemed to him that il bad
not all the influence that it ought to have at
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frain from the course of conduct which you have
hitherto pursued.
3. If the slander was not wholly malicious; II
there was a shadow of a shade of foundation for
it; if the Democracy had evinced their loyalty
by every conceivable mode which man can adopt,
there would be some mitigation of your villainy
But there is none. You lie in your thrOats. You
lie purposely, whenever and wherever, by word
or deed, by direction or indirection, you impeach
the faithfulness of the Democratic party 10 the
Constitution and the Union As party organi-
zation, and individuals. at all times and places,
from the beginning of the rebellion down to this
hour. they have proclaimed their purpose to de-
fend the Government, to repress rebellion, to sus-
tain the President, in every constitutional act,
looking to the complete, unqualified restoration
of the Federal authority in every State of our
once glorious Union.
We submit to you, then, whether it is wise,
patriotic or prudent even. to persist in this cam
paign as you have begun, by giving aid and COM
fort to the rebellion. by impereling the security
of our homes and fresIdes, by maligning most
wickedly and atrociously your fellow citizens,
your neighbors, your would be friends, who have
as much at stake in the perretuity of the Gov
ernment as yourselves. We adjure you to con-
slider what we have said.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
warren Township Democratic Meet

Pursuant TO previous notice, a respectable
number of the Democracy of Warren township
met at the school house in Cumberland, at two
o'clock p. NJ, on Saturday, the 18th inst.
The meeting was called to order by Henry
Brady, Esq. Chairman of the Township Com
mittee.
On motion, George Newland, ESQ.,. was called
to the Chair, and Z. N. Sinner appointed Secre-
tary.
After some opening remarks by Mr. Brady,
the meeting proceeded to the nomination of a
Township Assessor, when Andrew j. Vansicke
was nominated by acclamation.
On motion, Henry Brady, Dr. Collins, and Z.
N. Sinner was chosen delegates to represent us
in the District Convention, to be held on Thurs
day, the l7th inst. in Franklin, johnson county;
also, that every Democrat in the township is
hereby invited to attend said Convention.
After which the following resolutions were
unanimously passed, to-wit:
Resolved, That the Democrats of Warren town.
ship here assembled unanimously and cordially
indorse and reafirm the Democratic platform
adopted by the Democratic Convention on the
9Th of January last without any change or modi
6cation whatever, and hereby pledge our vote:
and influence to the support of the nominees o
that Convention.
Doctor James s. Athon being present, wa:
called for, and, being introduced by Mr.. Brady
came forward, and in a speech of one hour and q
half held the audience in almost breathless 81
lence and attention, whilst he proved to the sat
isfaction of all not only his intimate knowledge
of the workings Of our institutions, but his devo
ton to the principles of the Constitution it !.
and the Union as it was. His remarks were vel
timed and well received
After which Mr. H Vandegrift was called for
who entertained the meeting for some time will
brilliant exposition of some of the many stu
pendous frauds and peculatons committed by tn,
hangers-on at the feet of power; which expos
ton was mainly based upon disclosures made
within the sitting of the present Congress and BY
members of the party in power.
After few well-timed remarks by Mr. Brady
the meeting adjourned to meet at the Township
House, in said township, on the first Saturday il
August next, at 2 o'clock p. NJ.
Ordered That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Indiana State Sentinel.
GEORGE NEWLAND, Pres't.
4. n SINNER. Sec
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WHOLE NO. 1902.

wonder the army are enthusiastic admirers of
such man.
The same officer told US that on the last day 5
fighting, near Harrison's Bar, wnen he was stand
ing where the enemy's shells were falling rapidly
and numbers of the wounded and dead Law around,
in the midst of the battle, laundering cheer
went through the ranks as Gen. Mcclellan rode
down among them. The widest excitement per
vaded the regiments and cheer on cheer was
given. The officer said that the wounded men
who lay around waved their hands, and one man
who was terribly shattered, caught his cap, waved
it over his head and cheered feebly but Joyously
Our informant saw that man die within ten min
utes after the young General had gone by. such
affection no common man can win, and il is
proper to add that Gen. Mcclellan wins il by no
show, nor pretensio1, nor by any political or
other prestige, but solely as a crave and noble
soldier, whom the army con6de in one who
will do his duty though the heavens fall.-N. Y.
journal of Commerce
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ed, and shall be given for meeting the demands
necessary for the proper just and liberal pay and
support of the brave and gallant men who have
taken up arms in defense of a Government made
by white men and their posterity forever, We
feel especially called upon to enter our solemn
protest against the use of the army or the appro-
priation Of public money from an exhausted
Treasury for the purpose of freeing the slaves or
supporting them when freed.
Resoired, That the party in power who prom
ised restoration OF the honesty and purity OF the
Washngtonian Administration has, in the disclo-
sures of frauds and corruptions brought to light
by Congressional investigating committees shown
a demoralizing and recklessness, not only un-
known before in this country, but unheard of and
undiscovered in the history Of parties.
ResOlred, That we are opposed, as we have al
ways been, to all secret political organizations,
whether they pass under the name of Know
Notbings Wide Awakes, or Knights of the Col
den Circle, Abolition Leagues, or under any
other name or description. especially if they be
organized resist the due execution of the laws,
either State or National, for any purpose what
ever.
ResoIUed, That we pledge our cordial support
to the ticket this day nominated, and to the reg
ular Democratic State ticket nominated on the
Sth of January, 1862, knowing them TO be true
hearted Union men.
Res0tcSd, Inat we VIII not vote Tor any canul-
date. at the coming election, but true Union
man, and one who is not tnctured either with
Secessionism or Abolitonsm.
ReSolred, That we send greeting to our brave
volunteers, and assure them that while they are
engaged in putting down the rebellion at the
South, we pledge ourselves to put down by every
honorable effort at the ballot-box, Abolitionism
at the North.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Representative, VIM. V. Wiles; Treasurer
JAS W Do6son; Sheriff, James s. Meek; Com.
missioner. John L. Stutz; Surveyor, William NJ
Kinna man; Constable, A. B. Mills.
Delegates were appointed from each township
in the county to the District Congressional Con
vention, who we're unanimously instructed to cast
the vote of the county for Hon. ID. W. VOORHEES,
for Congress.
The Convention was harmonious and largely
attended
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Lawrence Township Democratic
Convention.

Pursuant to a call of the Democracy of Law.
renee Township, Marion County, a convention
was held at school house No. 2, on Saturday
July l2, 1862.
On motion of Judge Cory, Levi Bolander was
called to the chair.
On motion of J. G. Trultt, j. X. PlummeI
was appointed Secretary.
On motion of Judge Cory, the Chair appointed
a committee of five to select delegates to the
District Convention to be held at Franklin, John.
son County. July IL.
The following members of the committee. J
Bolander, j. c. Truitt, W. Russell. J. J. Mar
shall. and S. Cory, reported the names of J. Bo-
lander, James X. Plummer, and Samuel Cory
as delegates to the district convention.
On motion of J. @. Truitt, all the Democrats
of Lawrence township be invited to attend the
county convention to be held at indianapolis on
the 10th of August, 1862.
On motion of Judge Cory, the Convention ad-
jOurned.
LEVI BOLANDER, Pres't.
j. K PLUMMER, Sec'y
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21

PERRY TowSsHIP.-At meeting of the Dem
ocrats of Perry Township, Southport, July 18th,
called by regular notice. &c send delegates to the
Congressional District Convention,
Or motion, Mr. Cornelius Jones was called to
the chair, and j. B. Brewer appointed Secretary.
On motion, the President appointed the follow
ing delegates, viz: James Webb, George Green
and R. G. Graydon. 1t was also requested that
all Democrats who can attend the Convention be
considered delegates.
On motion, the Township Committee was or.
dered to call Convention at the Precinct or
the 9th of August next, at o'clock P. NJ, tc
send delegates to the County Convention.
The meeting then adjourned.
j. b. BREWER, Sec'y.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
owen County Democratic Convention

Owen County Democratic Convention
The Democracy of this county met IN Con-
vention on the 4th inst, and Hon. w. NJ. FRANK
LIN was called to the chair, and BASIL MEEK
Esq, was appointed Secretary. The Convention
was addressed by Hon. S. H. BUsKrRK, JOSEPH
RIsTISE, Esq, W. E. DIrTEMoRE, Esq, "a Lin
conite elector in 1861 and PATRICK HEANEY,
Esq. The following resolutions were unani-
morsly adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party, having
from its organization, been the party of the
Union, faithful and true to its best interests main
tanning its dignity in war and in peace against the
assaults and Vaccinations of foreign and domes-
tic foes, and whereas the present deplorable con-
dition of the country results from a departure
from its time bonored and conservative prnci
pies
Resotued, That resting our organization upon
the patriotism of our well tried principles and
still renewing answering fidelity to the constitu-
tional Government which we have, for nearly
three quarters of a century, unfinchngy upheld
the Democracy of Owen county earnestly appeal
to all conservative citizens to unite with them in
their efforts to aid in the reconstruction of the
Union under the Federal Constitution.
Resoiped, That we are in favor of a vigorous
prosecution of the present war, for the suppress
sion of the terribly wicked and infamous armed
rebellion, raised by the Southern people, to over
throw the Government. And that while the wal
is conducted for the legitimate end Of asserting
and maintaining the constitutional supremacy ol
the General Government the officers of the Gov
ernment shall have our cordial and earnest sym
pathies and undivided support.
Resolved, That while all our energies are need
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
Wayne Township Democratic Meet
ing.

At large and respectable meeting OF the
Democrats (the friends of the Union for the sake
of the Unon) of Wayne township, in Marion
County, Indiana, held at the residence of Jacob
KunSle, in said township,
On motion, Gen. James p. Drake was called
to tine Chair, and Jacob Kunkle, Esq, appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman announced that the object OF
the meeting was for the appointment of dele
gates to attend the County Convention to be
held at indianapolis on the 10th day of August
next; also the appointment of delegates to attend
the Congressional District Convention to be held
at Franklin on the 18th inst.
On motion, all the Democrats of said town
ship were appointed to attend the County Con
vention, and Gen. Jas p Drake, Jacob kunkle,
David Stout, James johnson, Percy Hosbrook,
Nicholas Robinson Joseph Pence, Geo. Royser,
Thomas Eaglesfeld, Thos. Stout, John Scudder,
Barton Coffman, Stark Tansel, Isaac Hardin,
Charles Ketrow, Zadock Tomlinson, and Harvey
Hosbrook.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JAMES p. DRAKE, Chairman.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21
JAMES L. DhAhE, OnaIrmi
JACOB KUNKLE, Secretary.
VfgO County Democratic Convention
reception of Mr.. voorhees,.

VfgO County Democratic Convention
Reception of Mr. voorhees,.
The Democracy of this county met in conven-
ton on last Saturday, the 18th inst. to appoint
delegates to the Congressional Convention of the
7th District In noticing its proceedings, the
Terre Heute Journal remarks:
The Democratic Conventio on last Saturday
was the largest and most enthusiastic one ever
held in this city. Every township was fully rep
resented, notwithstanding the farmers are very
busy at this time. No effort was made to get up
a large meeting. because it was uncertain whether
Mr.. VOORHEES, would be at home in time to ad-
dress the Convention. He did come, however,
and was received by the Democracy present with
feelings of the widest delight No man has
ever met, at the hands of his constituents, more
cordial reception, than did Dan. VOORHEES, on last
Saturday. This was most eminently deserved
and was highly gratifying to the noble young
Congressman from this District
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved That the Democracy of Vigo county
now, as they have been, are in favor of the Union
of these States without any condition other than
the Constitution of the Country
Resolred, That we are in favor of vigorous
prosecution of the until the ri9htful authority
of the United States is fully established through
out its entire territory; and when this is accom-
plshed, the war ought to cease.
ReSoIred That all efforts to bring about the
emancipation of slaves, though urged by the
friends of such schemes, under the pretext OF
military necessity, are made with the view of in
augurating and carrying out their peculiar ideas
of an irrepressible conflict between freedom and
slavery; and that 1t is the opinion of this
meeting that there is no such irrepressibe con-
fct in the sense avowed by abolitionists and
their symplthizers; that we will (while we give
to the Government our hearty support in the
prosecution of the present war for the purpose OF
suppressing the Confederate States rehe!lion) re
sist by all proper means, all efforts, under any
pretext, to use the war for the purpose of emanci
pating the slaves.
Resoired, That upon this platform the Democ
racy of Vigo county unfurl the old "stars and
stripes" with the inscription to the Confederate
States: Within the Union of all the States, under
and in submission to the old Constitution, you
can have peace and the enjoyment of all your
rights as heretofore, but dissolution never.
Res0LUsd, That we heartily approve of the
Congressional career of our gallant Representa-
tive, Daniel w. Voorhees,, for his honest patriotic
and talented defense of the Union and the Con-
stitution.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned, after giving three cheers for ID. W
Voorhees,, three for Gen. Mcclellan and three for
our soldiers, who are fighting the battles of the
Constitution and the Union.
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SIDNEY EDGERToN.
Edgerton is member of Congress!
L.. .--.--.-- IL 1 Il
j. O. Adams ON the Laws OF war.

The following extracts of letter from JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS to Mr.. RUSH in 1920, when the
former was Secretary of State under Mr.. MoN
ROE, and the latter our Minister to England have
peculiar applicability at this time. Mr.. ADAMS
is discussing the asserted right of the British Gov
ernment to emancipate American slaves captured
during the war of l5l2-l4. He says
The principle is that the emancipation of enc
my's slaves is not among the acts of legitimate
war-as relates to the owners, il is destruction
of private property, where warranted by the
usages Of war.
Again, he says:
In the statement of the British ground of ar
gument upon the claim in the submission. they
nave broadly asserted the right of emancipating
slaves-private property-as legitimate right of
war. This is utterly i;lcomprehensible on the
part of a nation whose subjects hold slaves by
millions, and who, in this very treaty, recognizes
them as private property. No such right is ac-
knowledged as a law of war by writer's who ad
init any limitation. The right Of putting to death
all prisoners of war in cold blood, and without
special cause, might as well be represented to be
law Of war, or the right to use poisoned wea-
pous, or to assassinate.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21

~ The Ashtabula Sentinel, long known as
the organ Of j. r. Giddings, tells the rank and
6le In Ohio. very plainly what they may expect
1t is not mealy- mouthed in the least, and does
not mince its words.
Should any unfortunate circumstance place a
man in nomination, not known TO be willing to
avow himself in favor Of a thorough anti-slavery
policy, we will not support him. and will do our
best to defeat him by running man who is right.
We believe in plain and straightforward talk, and
have no fears Of soaring anybody, and don't
mean TO be scared
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TIE DAILY SEN TIN Ell
Will he sent by mail express 10 subscribers az any
point for fifty month. six dollars year. All
subscriptions invariably in advance Address
ELDER, HARKNESS, BINGHAM.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-21

As Republicans and Republican papers (par-
ticularly the Journal OF this city, are continu.
ally quoting and harping upon few passages in
the record of certain Ohio Democrats and charg.
ing all Democrats and other conservatives with
being secessionists and sympathzers with the
rebels, we propose to examine briefly the record
of prominent Republicans and of leading Repub-
Iican papers, (includng. of course. the Ohio
State JOurnal) in order to ascertain who at the
North are justly chargeable with holding seces
sion views, and, of course, sympathizing with the
rebels, according to Republican logic.
We begin with no less parsonage than