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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
The Mass Convention.

We invite the attention of our readers to the
call, in to days paper, of the Chairman of the
State Democratic Committee, for a Mass Con-
vention, TO be held at Indianapolis on the goth
of July. The reasons set forth in the address of
the Committee in favor of such Convention are
overwhelming, and cannot fail to convince every
Democrat of the necessity of holding such a
Convention The high ground taken by the
Committee will meet with ready response from
every loyal and patriot oman who desires re-
construction of the Union as it was, under the
Constitution The invitation, which is extended
to all who disapprove of the fanatical schemes OF
the abolitionists, to meet with US and take part
in the proceedings on that occasion, we trust will
be responded to generally, by conservative men,
without any regard to past party affiliations.
Now is the time for those who desire to see
liberty perpetuated in this country, to rally
around the glorious standard upon whose folds
are inscrbed-The Union forever, as our fathers
made 1t, the Constitution and the enforcement OF
the laws.
All who are opposed to the extreme measures
of the Abolitionists will meet with US on the 3Oth
of July. The conservatism Of the country must
be concentrated in opposition both to secession
and radical Aboltionism, or else there is no hope
for the country.
The people of the border slave States are look
ing to the result of the election next fall, in this
State with the deepest interest, well knowing
that if quietus is not given to the radicals, the
country is gone beyond redemption. They de-
sire, and so it must be- that the issue should be
made, direct, with the Abolitionists They want
halfway, beating -aroundthe bush business,
as is sought to be accomplished by those who
controlled the 18th Of June Convention. They
do not regard one being genuine Union man
who will meet in convention with such men as
Julian and other Abolitionists, and in this they
are right.-7'erre Haute Journal.
The Vincennes Sun in noticing the call of the
committee remarks:
We urge upon all Union Democrats to put the
ball i'm motion, and let us have such an out pour
ing Of the people as was never before witnessed
Let them
"Come as the winds come when forests are rendedi
Come as the waves come when navies stranded,
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
Southern Items.
We extract the following items from Memphis
papers of late date:

We extract the following items from Memphis
papers of late date:
BATTLE IN ARKANsAs-ENEMY ROUTED.
We are informed that letters have been re
ceved in this vicinity which leaves no doubt that
Gen. Roam attacked the Federals twelve miles
from Little Rock and routed them, and Hindman
pursued them and routed them again at Jackson
port The date Of this engagement is not given,
but it must have transpired quite recently
JGcksOn MiSsissiPplan, June 18th.
From the Columbia South Carolinan, June 18th.
RECOGNITION BY FRANCE.
We learn on authority of private dispatch
from Richmond, that tie authorities have recev-
ed official notice Of the recognition by France of
the Confederate States of America. We refer to
our dispatches from Richmond for other matters
of interest.
COLONEL JOHN H. MORGAN.
This gallant officer, with his command was
expected to arrive here last night en- route for
Virginia, where it is understood he will supply the
place in Stonewali Jackson's army. made vacant
by the death of the brave Ashby. Col Morgan,
no doubt, will be equally as terrible to the Yam
KEGS in the valley of Virginia as he has been in
Kentucky, and we predict that we shall very soon
hear of his daring deeds on the new theater of
action to which he has been ssigned.-hROruiIie
Register, 18th.
BET.
We learn that gentleman recently from Rich
mond, few days ago. in this city, proposed to
bet that the French Government had already
recognized the independence of the Confederate
States. The bet was accepted by one of our cit
liens, and both parties have staked the money
Atlanta COnfedtrGcy
GENERAL PRICE
Has fought thirteen battles, and suffered no de-
feat, and yet regards the retreat from COrnth, the
rear of which he brought up ana protected, as the
prOudest occasion of his life. He was in the sad
die for days, and, on the retreat had to turn and
fight and repalse the enemy SIX times all of which
he did successfully, inhicting severe loss upon
them, and bringing off everything in perfect safe
ty.-CharIestOR Courier, 18th.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07

cE- If the Senate of the United States re-
tans "decent sense of self-respect." they win
not lose any time in the expulsion Of Mr.. Sim
mons, of Rhode Island. He is prominent as one
Of those who have been engaged in specelations
in the misfortunes Of his country. He has used
his place in the Senate TO further his speculations
Let an example be made Of him--Csncinnafi
Commercial
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07

tB Five rebel Governors are now absent from
their posts wandering up and down the country in
search Of observation-disclosures of Arkansas,
Milton of Florida, Moore of Louisiana, jackson
OF Missouri and Harris of Tennesse
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07

The Evansville Journal says that the
wheat crop ip that region is pretty much harvest
ed, and the result is extremely gratifying TO the
farmers. A better crop was, perhaps, never
vouchsafed to the tillers of the soil in that part
Of the State. The grass crop is also very fine,
and the husbandmen viii be well rewarded for
their labor.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
THE DAILY SENTINEL

VIII lie by mail express TO subscribers at any
point for fifty cents month, six dollars year All
subscriptions invariably in advance. Address
ELDER, HARKNESS, q BINGHAM.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
WHAT A PRIZE WE MISSED.

We understand from gentleman who has re-
Gently been highly respectable citizen of New
Kent County, that our troops under General Stu
art missed valuable prize in the recent brilliant
reconnaissance made in the rear of tee enemy S
lines. General Stuart's forces passed in their
march an estate in New Kent County, known as
the Hemstead, where General Mcclellan has es-
tablished his head quarters. AT one point on the
march the Confederates were within six hundred
yards of Hemstead. and 1t has since been ascer
tanned that at the very time they passed, McClel-
Ian and staff were all in the building at dinner.
The only troops were his usual body guard,
numbering not more than one hundred cavalry.
Had General Stewart known these facts the build
ing could have been surrounded, and the young
Napoleon of all Yankeedom, with his whole staff,
would now have been in the military prison at
Salisbury, N. @. 1t is better, probably, that we
missed this high game, as in the event of his cap
ture tile Yankees would have had some excuse
for the terrible thrashDg which We are about to
infiict on them.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07

~ It Is stated that GEORGE PEABODY has
made a million of dollars by buying American
stocks at low price in England and selling them
in New York
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
WHOLE NO. 1,2OO.
From the Cincinnati Price Current, July 2
Financial and Commercial Summary
for the past week.

The leading financial centers have been greatly
agltated the past week, and the value of railway,
State, Government securities and gold have
dergone sudden and large fuctuation. The sus-
peDse regarding the position of our army before
Richmond, increased from day to day, so much
so that the news from all other points was almost
overlooked This suspense reached its climax on
Monday, upon the announcement that great
battle, continuing two or three days, had been
fought, and the result not definitely stated. This
caused great excitement in this city, and business
of all kinds was neglected, to a great extent.
Subsequently the news came that tn, cause of
the conflict a strategic movement, made by
Gen. Mcclellan, to change his basis of supply
and concentrate his forces, and this being accom-
plished, regarded victory. This quieted
public feeling somewhat yesterday. Gold ad
vanced to SOLO prem. but fell back a shade.
Demand Notes advanced to prem, and in good
demand These Notes must soon bear the same
premium as gold, as they are being taken from
circulation very rapidly and cancelled. In pay
ment of duties they are taken at the Custom
House in New York at the rate of a quarter of a
million day. The money market has been
more active, but remains easier at Gas per cent.
for good paper
Exchange is still dull and heavy at our quota
tions. which are the same they were a week ago.
The high premium for silver is causing good
deal of inconvenience in the way of change in
all departments.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17


As there has been recent changes in the limits of
the military geographical departments of the Lincoln.
ite army, we give and corrected list
l~ Department of New England. The six New England
States Headquarters at Boston. Commander, Maj Gen.
BENZ. F. Butler.
2. Department of New York.-The State of New York.
Headquarters at Albany. Commander, Mel. Gen. Edwin
D. Morgan.
g. Department of the Potpmac-The States of Pennsyl-
vana, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland the District
ghany mountains and north of James river except Fortress
Monroe, and sixty miles around same. Headquarters
at Washington, or in the field Commander Maj Gen. Geo.
B. Mcclellan.
4 Department CT virgnia.-Fortress Monroe and sixty
miles around the same. Headquarters at the Fortress
Commander, Maj. Gen. John E. Wool.
D. department OF Missssppi-The States of Ohio, Mich
igan Indiana Kentucky, Missouri Iowa, Minnesota Wis
consln illinois, Kansas Arkansas the Indian Territory,
the territory of Dacotah Nebraska Colorado to the
Rocky Mountains and that part of Tennessee lying west of
north and south line indefinitely drawn through Knoxville,
Tenn Headquarters at present at ST. Louis Commander,
Maj. Gen. 81. W. H. Heck.
g. The Mountain Department country west 0f the
Department of the Potomac and of the Department
the Mississippi. Headquarters Wheeling. Commander
Maj. Gen. John G. Fremont
z. Department of New Mexco-The Territory of New
Mexico. Headquarters at Santa Fe. Commander, Col. E.
R. 6. Candy.
g. Department of the Pacifc-The country west of the
Rocky Mountains Headquarters at Francisco Cafor
g. Department of Forda-The part of the State of Flor
ida not included in the Department of Key West. Head
quarters at Fort Pickens. Commander Brig. Gen. Lewis
o. Arnold.
10. Department of North Carolina-The State of North
Carolina Headquarters in the field. Commander, Brig.
Gen A F. Burnside.
IL. Department of Key West.-Key West the Tortugas
and the mainland the west coast far ApaachcOa
and to Cape Cunavera, on the east coast. Commander
Brig. Gen. J. III. Brannan.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
The Late Exploit of the Florida Soldiers "a Rev
smYrna-The Yankee Account.

We have already published notice of the recent sue
cessfu attack of the Foridians at New Smyrna upon
some boat loads of Yankee marauders. The following
is the Northern account of the affair:
A dispatch was received by the Navy Department
yesterday from Commodore Dupont reporting the result
of an expedition from his feet into Mosquito Inlet,
Florida, by the Penguin, Lieut. F. A. Budd, and the
Henry Andrews, S. W. Mather commanding, in which
both these officers killed. together with six seamen
and others wounded The object of the ex-
pediton capture any vessels lying there which
supposed to contain raushpped from British
vessels from Nassau :and protect from incendarism
large quantities of live oak timber, and ready for
shipment. After making survey of the inlet in their
boats, the two commanders their return landel il
the vicinity of abandoned earthworks near dense
grove, from which heavy fire Unexpectedly opened
upon their men, killing Lieut. Budd and Acting Master
Mather, ar1 the number of men above stated The
rebels who made this attack were portion of the gar.
rison who abandoned St. Augustine the approach OF
our troops. On the following morning 1.-THE 23d uIt, J
upen the arrival of Commodore Rogers, the place was
found to be evacuated but the bodies of the two off
GERS were delivered up, under flag of truce, by rebe
officer, Capt. Bird, who came from camp some dis
tance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
TERMS OF ADvERTTsING.

We gather from our exchanges some additional and
interesting Information bearing upon the recent battle
at Shiloh. Previous to the conflict the heroic and
amented Albert Sidney Johnston issued the following
stirring address to the Southern forces:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI
CoRINTH, MISS, April 3, 1852. {
Soldiers of the Army of the Mississippi! l have put
you in motion to offer battle to the invaders of your
country. With resolution and disciplined valar, be-
coming men fighting you for all that is worth
living dying for, you but march to decisive vic
tory the agraran mercenares who have been sent
to despo you of your liberties your property and your
honor.
Remember the precious stake that is involved in this
contest remember the dependence of your mothers,
your wives your sisters and your children upon the
result.
Remember the fair, broad, abounding land the happy
homes and the ties that would be dissolved and desoa
ted by your defeat.
The eyes and hopes of eight millions of people rest
upon you. You expected to show yourselves wor-
thy of your race and your lineage: worthy of the wo-
men of the South, whose noble devotion in this war
have never been exceeded at any time
With such incentives TO brave Deeds and in the truth
that God is with u.s. your Generals will lead you conf
IDENTIFY to the combat fully assured of ultimate and go-
rious success. (Signed)
A. S. JOHNSTON, Gen. Comd'g.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17

VALUABLE SOUND LANDS FOR SALE.
HHE SUBSCRIBER, wishing to to his late purck
in = Carolina cers for sale his Plantation TOpsail
Sound II miles Wilmington containing five hun
dred acres of the best quality Pea Mutt land About half
Of the tract is now under cultivation Also, small
of piney land lying n front Of said place on the main
road leading to Whining on These lands principally
The sound convenient for fish and oystersor for MAKING
Sa-ana believed to be dssTdbiy located any
lands on the Sound. There about hundred acres
of the very best Pea Lana ready to clear, portion OF
Which has already been beaded, and contains large
quantity seasoned trees the very best for boiling
Saltsnd veren to the Sound. Persons wishing to
purchase desirable residence woGd do well to examine
the premises. Terms made easy.
n. F. NIXON.
Dec. 10. 1851. H-f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
From the Richmond Enquirer.
THE Great Battle of Shiloh.


In another column the reader will find additional de-
tails of the great the glorious battle recently fought
Pittsburg. For more than two months the 7 an
kee invaders have been mastering their forces in the
vicinity of Cornth, in Tshamngo county, Mississippi
the Northwestern county of the State. One hun
dred and twenty thousand Federal troops is the number
said to have been gathered together in that quarter for
the purpose of I" crushing out the rebels " who had
taken up and met together to defend their homes
their property their wives and children from the in
vading oe For several weeks the Federal newspapers
have teemed with fusome euloges Of Yankee Generals
who were to lead the invading host their prowess the
extensive movements in progress, the enormous amount
of artillery, the overwhelming force of cavalry and in
fanry which YankeedOm promised itself, to wipe
out the rebels and put stop to the war; Man pro-
poses, but God disposes The great battle has been
foughtthe invaders have again been made to bite the
dust, and the backbone of the Federal anaconda has
been broken. Most galanty did troops fight
most nobly was the battle won-a nations hands will
the vctors-a nations tears bedew the graves of
cur fallen heroes. The work. however, must not stop
here-much remains to be accomplished The head Of
the anaconda must be crushed and even the tail ami
hilated.
The capture of Fort Craig in New Mexico, and the
battle at Shiloh near Pittsburg are but the signs of
what the South is capable of accomplishing-s deter
mined to perform-rather than submit to the Northern
yokerather than submit to that threatened subjuga-
ton which Lincoln pomised some weeks since to com
plete in ninety days"
The stern and earnest work OF the campaign IS now
begun-he line of policy is fairly traced before
We have, perhaps, too long pleaded for rights,
while the better would have been to strike for
hem Without intending in the least to underrate the
services of Ministers in Europe, hlessrs Sill
dell and Mason) we dare say that Generals in the
field have wrought an argument in our behalf more
powerful more Ineligible, more convincing to Euro
pean minds than the most carefully concocted diplomatic
note What we stand most in need of, in fact, all that
we want is little more of the New Mexico and the
Shiloh battle argument. Mr. Slidel will be found truly
eloquent when Magruder will have defeated Mcclellan
and Mr.. Mason will prove irresistible when Johnston
will have done bis work on the Rappahannock: In a
wOrd the Confederate States will be proclaimed right
and their independence acknowledged, when they
found to be strong. Let the battle cry be ONWARD
and let the march be oNwARD-onward to vactOry.-
There must be no such word as FAIL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
CTRCLE-A WASHINGTON dianofcb oovs >'

Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE TIE KNIGHTS OF THE GoLDEN
CIRcLE.-A Washington dispatch says
appears from the ccal correspondence that towards
tRe close OF last year. letter written by Doctor Hopkins
came into possession of the State Department 1t was
therein stated that organization has been formed by
the array and service of the Federal Government thus
gam influence and position fer carrying out their treason
able schemes, and further that exPresdent Pierce
among the prominent members. When this letter
ceved note was sent to exPresdent Pierce, enclosing
an extract from it, saying your is connected with
secret league the object Of which to overthrow the Gov
ernment Amy information the snbject will be accepta-
seeming credence should have been given to the charge
and appeals to his general course complete refutaton
league society association and further objects to
the form Of the note Secretary Seward reply explains
that this was written by Wm Hunter Chief Clerk of the
Department. explains the circumstances under which
sgued it regrets that it gave offence and offers apo
egY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17

Coon VIEW OF THE MoNsTKR.-We are Informed
that almost Immediately after the Virginia anchored
between Fort Norfolk and Craney Island on Monday,
f4g of truce boat from Old Point steamed up towards
Norfolk, She stopped the Virginia, awaiting
conIHu 1ication from lines, and for some time the
passengers and crew from Yankeedom had fine view
of the monster which played such dreadful havoc among
their first class rigates in the Roads some time since
We hope they grated as far as the external ap-
pearance of the MerTinae is concerned bat we hope
they may be somewhat disappointed in their expecta-
ons OF her powers, when next she moves among them,
as no doubt they will. e.
We further understand that there is at present no
game worthy of her guns ia the Roads, and that even
the Monitor was not visible yesterday.
Petersburg Express, 9th anst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17
The Yankee Army Mt Corin,h,

A correspondent of the st. Louis Republican" "
writing to that paper under date OF the 2th ut gives
the following particulars in regard to the Yankee army
which has just been cut to pieces by the gallant Con-
federates at Corinth
Few rivers (Tennessee) have ever had as imposing
sight on their banks Sixty thousand men and miles
of horses, wagons cannon, and so FORTH there, al
though everything is hustle and preparation there is no
confusion. The law of order never better iusra
ted 1t is a vast military machinery, where men are
the springs and wheels, all moving regularly surely on
in the great work of preparation. Wagons are loaded
before they seem hardly to have reached the goods and
tents are moved in fraction of the usual time There
is lounging anxiety to shrk but universal cheer
ulness and confidence The tone of the Western army
is completely changed 1t is no longer if We capture
such place., but when we capture it." The soldiers
there think of nothing but victory. They have conf
dence in themselves and the haunting terror of appre
henson has fed They believe now that as they march
forward it to conquer. This peculiarity so different
from the gloom produced by and Inactivity at
once strikes the stranger.
A happier healthier more efficient army than that
at Savannah and Pittsburg never, probably, went
to Each regiment is burning to win laurels to
with their companions who got fame and scars at
Fort Doneson. Opposed to this noble army is rebel
force of fortyfve thousand, lying in wait behind their
works, eighteen miles distant Corinth is position
naturally strong and formidable defences have been
erected there-Rhepits redoubts, abattis and other
means of strength from behind which to hurl desruc
tion upon an assaing force have been constructed.
The very best rebel military talent embracing Beaure
gard Bragg and others is concentrated there, and at
Cornth will be fought the great decisive battle of the
Western campaign Forty heavy guns and great
number of field pieces possessed by the enemy and
immense stores Of provisions are gathered in. The
flower of the South congregated there to offer bat
te and they cannot retreat except by sacrificing every
thing.
The road between the Union camps and Corinth is 6
long ard excellent turnpike and the distance be
easily traversed in day. Gen. Grant has bis head
quarters at Savannah, while the bulk of the army lays
at Pittsburg Parade grounds and spots for comforta
BILE quarters being cleared, and everything gives
token of weeks longer stay there. During that tim
Gen. Buell. is expected to reach point from which
he can carry out successfully the part assigned him
While at Savannah, word reached there that Gen
Lew Wallace, with fifteen thousand men, having taker
crcuitous course, had penetrated Florence and de
stroyed Rebel railroad communication in that direction
with the South.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-04-17

A CHEAP DYE.-A gentleman has handed US specimen
OF cotton yarn eolored to copperas which
very closely The dye employed very cheap. 1t is
OF red or black oak bark the rough outside should
be hrst trimmed OFF, Make strong decocon of the bark
by boiling and to pot of about ten gallons, add table
spoonful OF blue vtro The to be coored should be
put IN and boiled for hour two, and then washed
much as you please. The color will stand and the yarn
will be found soft and free from the harshness usual in cop
peras dye.
Mrs. Jacob Wilhelm of this county, has recently tested
this dye and any desiring further information on the
subject may obtain it by calling on her.
Salisbury WdtotnaGn.