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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17


the Postofice some twenty five additional clerks
have been employed, for the reason we have
stated, when il IS known that the business OF that
branch Of the public service has been diminished
There is, also, scheme on foot to create the Of
fee of Assistant Secretary for the Interior
Department, aud at time too when its business
is less than at any time since it was organized.
Some fifty Assistant Paymasters have been APP
pointed in the VOLUNTEER service, fat paying Office,
when one-quarter of the number is more than
can be employed. And we could fill columns in
enumerating similar abuses; if the exposition was
necessary. or would be Of any avail in correcting
the evil and purifying the administration of the
Government.
Notwithstanding these undenied and undeniable
exravagancies and corruptions Of the Republican
Administration. which are adding rapidly to the
public debt and public burdens Of the country,
we aretoId by Republicans and their sympathissrs,
who claim to be intensely loyal and patriotic that
these abuses must be suffered until it is demon
strated that we have ga country-a Govern
ment." 1t makes great difference whose
OK is gored. II similar abuses had been
practised under a Democratic Administra-
ton, even if the circumstances of the country
had been exactly similar to what they now are,
the Republicans would have denounced the party
and its representatives most boisterousIy and Bit
terly, as it would be right they should do. There
is no apology for official corruption at any time,
but least of all when the Government is strug-
Cling, as it now is, to preserve its integrity This
apparent Indifference to the shameful and wicked
abuses which have been practsed by the party in
power, as though they were the legitimate fruits
of political victory, cannot long continue. 1t
will be evidence Of public generalization if any
party. if any Administration. can stand up under
the load of corruption and reckless extravaganza
which will inevitably be fastened upon the Re-
publican party and the Republican Administra-
fioo
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
The skies Brighten.

The stirring events of the past three weeks in
dictate an early and complete overthrow of the
rebel armies. During the week just ended our
armies have achieved three important and de-
eisive victories. The defeat of PRICE, McCUL-
LoUsH and Van Dorm at Pea Ridge and the
rout of their army; the evacuation Of Manassas,
the rebel Gibraltar, and the surrender of New
Madrid, with nearly million of dollars worth of
stores, ammunition and arms, are triumphs which
develop the same time strength the Federal
and the comparative weakness of the rebel armies.
In the next two weeks we confidently expect to
chronicle events which will satisfy the country
that the end of armed rebellion draweth nigh
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

upon every article Of food and of domestic usei
Cotton manufacturers are not taxed sufficiently.
Why not send the tax gatherer 70 every cotton
mill IN New Englandf Why not require of these
men. whose treasures have grown plethorc m
der the abominabe protection of the Morrill,
tariff, and make them give list of the number
of yards of domestic goods, cotton and wooden,
manufactured by them? Why not require of
them tax of one or two cents per yard upon
their manufactured? Why not have the millions
from these men, who, ever since the war have
enjoyed such a harvest of profits? IL twenty
millions can be collected from that source, why
not collect il, as well as 20 send round the tax
gatherer to weigh the silver spoons, and little
cups OF every family in the West, in order to ex-
tort the last possible dollar for the support Of the
war.
Another inequality in the operation of the law
strikes US forcibly. Spirituous liquors are taxed
sixteen cents gallon. all alike. The whisky
which is worth only fifty cents gallon is taxed
sixteen cents; and the brandy which is worth
eight dollars gallon is taxed only sixteen cents.
The men who can afford to buy such expensive
liquors are far more able to pay proportonate
tax, than are they who consume the City cent
whisky. Let the old notion of specific duty be
abandoned and let the ad raiorem principle be
followed. Let the consumers of spirituous H.
quors be taxed according to the value of the
ticle they consume. Let the fifty cent whisky be
taxed at the rate provided in the bill according to
the proof, bit let the consumers who enjoy the
luxury Of costly wines and liquors pay proper
tionate tax. Ii man have the means to enable
HIM to buy liquors worth eight dollars per gallon,
and therefore sixteen times above the use of the
fifty cent whisky, let him pay tax sixteen times
above that paid by his poorer neighbor
Again. gallon of brandy of fourth proof, is
worth eight dollars; upon that article there is a
tax of just sixty-fo cents, while upon the com
mon beverage of the poor, ale and beer, tax of
one dollar per barrel is imposed. and also heavy
license fee for its sale is extortedl Here is
another evidence of the injustice of specific du-
ties Why tax the barrel of ale, worth six dol
lars, ore dollar, and only tax the eight dollars
worth of brandy to the extent Of sixty four cents
The taxes are in principle. unjustly discrmna
ting against the poor and humble consumer, in
favor of those who have the means to purchase
the more costly luxuries.--Chicago Post.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
National Founderies.

Ar. Baker introduced into the House on Tues
day last BILL which was referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole, providing for National
fonnderIes at Chicago. Pittsburg and poughkeep-
sic, aud an appropriation of $500, 900 each;
sr@ory and arsenal at Columbus, Ohio, for which
tie sum of s2DO. 900 is appropriated; and powder
factories, magazines. and depots for saltpeter at
or near Indianapolis. Ind. and Trenton. N. j.,
with an appropriation of 5000 900 for each The
appropriations are to be expended under the d.
recsion of the Secretary of War. who is to APP
point board Of six persons, three from the OFF,
GERS Of the Ordnance Corps and three from civil
life. to purchase grounds. prepare plans. &c; an
appropriation Of $4,000 is made for the neces-
sary expenses and compensation of the board.
Superinteodents for each foaBdery. the armory
and arsenal. and powder factory, are to be ap-
pointed by the President
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

The Committee on Territories reported bill,
by Mr.. ASHLEY, providing for temporary provis-
iOaal governments over the seeded States. This
proposition Mr. PESDLEroS. of Ohio, pronounced
10 be ga bill to dissolve the Union and TO abolish
the Constitution of the United States" The
bill was tabled by vote of So to SO. CoLFAx,
CRAvESs, DUNN, Law, and PORTER voted in favor
of tabling the bill. and JULIAN and MITCHELL in
favor of entertaining the proposition. Absent,
HotHAN, VOORHEES,, WHITE. and SHAxKs.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

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asking pardon of his sensitive modesty for what
We have written. pass on with our narrative.
The same scene was enacted and re enacted as
she passed each vessel, and, with Flag Officer
Forrest in Che ven, the squadron steamed eau
tously alsBg towards The barricades.
AS the ships, grouped against the soft, hazy
sky, followed the Virginia the picture was one
never 70 be forgotten the emotions excited such
as can never be described
As we looked up toward Newport News wesaw
the spars of the Cumberland above the river she
had so long insolently barred; but Of her consort
there was not even timber head visible 70 tell
her story But this was-not all she had done.
The Minnesota lay there ridded ike a sieve,
What damage she sustained viii never be known,
but il must have been frightful. And within
eight and forty hours she had successfully en-
comtered-encountered, de6ed and beaten a
force equal 70 :, $50 men and 230 guns, as will
be seen by the following table:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
Hecruifs.

Il is probable that the Democratic party viii
soon receive Senator COwan, of Pennsylvania,
into communion: His recent speech shows that
he has strong Democratic symptoms, which IN e
abolition press has discovered, and for which il Is
vehemeEtly assailing him. 1t denounces him
indeed as "rebel" His rebellion consists in
opposition to the Trumbull- Sumner methods Of
destroying the Union.
Senator Browning, of this State, has also
manifested certain Democratic symptoms His
speech against Trumbull's confscation enormity
was emphatic, and he is not less inimical 70 Sum-
ner's felo de Sc contryanse. He is of course de-
nounced BY the abolition press. IL be shall knock
at the Democratic door, il will be opened TO him.
Chicago Times.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

DECEASED SoLDIERs.-The following is list
of the Indiana soldiers who have died in hospi-
tails at Lebanon, KY. from December 18th, 1861,
to March 5th, 1862:
Nathan Barkhurst, company Z, 10th.
Felix Messer, SSH.
Daniel Hartman, company X. 49th.
VIM H. Hammond, company A. 10th.
John G. Trailer, company /. 5Sth.
Jesse Step. company II, 9th.
Samuel Mckenzie, company F, 5lst.
Robert II. Howard, company b, 5oth.
Jos. Dillman, company ID, 10Th.
Jeremiah Laws, company /, 18th.
Allen Clinton, 5Sth.
Thos. j. France, company G, 18Th.
Harrison Newkirk, company F, 49th.
David Cline, company i, 18th.
William Zudall, company h, 9th
Peter Long. company II, 10th.
Francis NJ Leach, company X. 5lst
Hiram II. johnson, company d. 5Sth.
John j. Small, company F. 5Ith.
A. w. Showers, company h, 10Th.
Horatio BOsley, company i. 10Th.
Geo James, company ID, 10th.
Elias Cups. company b, 10Th.
Oliver Williams, company /, 5lst.
John A Hamilton. company II. 10Th.
VIM. Board, company b. 5lst.
Ephraim French. company h. 5oth
Daniel Fause company /, 5cth
Vim. H. Martin. company Z. DIST
John Redburn, company b. 5oth.
Vim. Burnet, company = birth.
Newton Ball. company L, 10th
Baily Reed. company II, 40th.
Edward Smith, company ii, 10Th.
James Arthurs, company h, 6lst.
Eli L0vees, company II. 5Sth.
Valentine Hobot, company 5Sth.
Jesse Humble. company E, 10th.
Francis Freest0ne, company +. 10Th.
Morris Knapp, company @, 10Th.
Eli Jackson, company B, 5lst.
Oliver p. Radcliff. company Z, 5oth-
A. NJ Green. company <. 5oth.
Uriah Paine. company +, 5oth.
John Mumy, company G, Auth.
John Probasco. company g. 4Oth.
Vim. Hill, company N, 5oth.
Albert Light, company B. 5lst.
Clam Brown. company X, 10th.
Eli Marks, company =, 18th.
Madison Green. company +. 5oth.
d. Dickerson, company II, 5sth.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
Refurn FugifiYes.

The President, Commander in Chief, has
approved of an additional article of war, which
goes into immediate effect, prohibiting all officers
and persons in the military and naval service from
employing the forces under their command to re-
sons who claim such service or labor to be their
due, under the penalty of dismissal from service
for its violation. We presume the Abolition
press will claim this order another message
of freedom" from the President, and the first
development Of his policy of gradual enamel
nation
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

The Republican party has been in power one
year and during period in the history of the
Government and under circumstances which de-
manded the most rigid economy in its admins
tEation in every department. But the reverse
has been the fact. Extravaganza and corrup-
ton. to a degree unparalleled. have character
lied the Republican Administration. and that,
too. with the silent acouescence Of the people,
none the less remarkable than the enormity of
the abuses which should have received an over
whelming rebulss. The corruptions in army and
navy contracts. wInked at If not participated in
BY high governmental officials. and the party and
persona favoritism which has been exhibited in
the distribution Of public patronage. are almost
incredible. Instead Of being diminished. as
sound policy and patriotism demanded. the
ordinary expenses OF the Government have
been largely increased. In the State De
pertinent alone, some three hundred thou
sand dollars additional appropriations are
asked for, the necessity for which has been ere
ated solely to make paying places for party
favorites In the Dead Letter Department Of
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

Book on RrFEREScK FOR THE ConxoS SCHOOLS
Many inquiries are made by Township Trus-
tees to know TO what extent they should purchase
books OF reference for their district TO be held as
school furniture There are many volumes that
would be of great service, but we think il not
advisable at present that any books, save large
Dictionary and billions History Of Indiana
should be furnished by the Trustees. This is a
matter optional with them. Should they be pur-
chased they should be kept by the director, when
the public school is not in session.
MrLEs ]. FLKrcHkR.
dw-lt Superintendent Public Instruction.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
A Full List of Prisoners who have
Died i'm the Hospitals of IndIanapo-

lis.
February %, John Pington, 26th Miss.
:" James Leville. 9Th Ky.
j. w. Evans, 4lh Miss.
26, One, name unknown, Sd Miss.
81, A j. Gentry, 4th Miss
- Samuel Cashion, SD Tenn.
" Macomb Afford, 4th Miss.
%. Robert Edwards, Miss.
r" Mayer r. Henry, 6th Ky.
March i, joseph w Williams, 4th Miss.
(" James Cameron.
2, w. j. Putnam.
"W. H. Carter.
90 {" d. NJ. s. Philpot
" VIM. II. Huet, 4th Miss.
" Little..Toe (colored)
" J. p. Holder, Ky.
3. Samuel II. Lloyd, Sd Miss.
One, name unknown.
" Pleasant L. Howard.
-" VIM. Taylor, White county, Tenn.
4. s. s. Eastwood.
f" John R. Russell, Co. u 4th Miss.
&c +" Eli Richardson, Co H, Tenn.
" David b. Hodges. Tenn.
VIM Booth.
s james Menchel, 4th Miss.
Alex. Chestnut. Co. X, 4th Miss.
5. Willis H. Nire, Co. II, 4lst Tenn.
George p. Wilson, Ky.
20 Coleman Gwin SD Tenn.
:" M. l.. Mathews, Co. H, 4lst Tenn.
A J. Weldon, Tenn.
6, Joseph Nj Frost, Tenn. cav.
II. c. Travis. 18th Miss
j. H. Ladd 9Th XIV, Co. B.
Zephaniah Boyd. 4th Miss. Co. H.
90 % Henry r. Doss. 4th Miss, Co. @.
/" Thos d. Ward 42d Tenn.
Matthew d. Smith, LIST Tenn.
I" Elijah Pamplin. SD Tenn. Co. ID.
% r. G. Thurman, Alb Miss. Co. F.
SW II. Millea, 26th Miss, Co. E.
90 Peter c. Elan. 4th Miss, Co. H.
go Tuttle. 18th Mss.
9" jerome Park. 4th Tenn, Co. H.
r II Bugg, Seth Va.
9 B. A. Curtis, 4Eh Miss. Co. E.
Ralph Ellison, 26th Tenn. Co. E.
'' :" Jas @ Blair, 4th Miss, Co B.
Z" " w A Parker, Marshall CO., KY.
10 Wren. 26th Miss, Co. A.
:" McCiimons, Co. +, Doth Miss.
10 Richard McCarter, Co. z, 26th Tenn.
A H Mcconnell, Co. Z. 56th Tenn.
T" Chas NJ Riddle, Co. E, 26th Miss.
>" Albert Brutton, Tenn cavalry.
ii Isaac n Taylor, Co. B, seth Va.
John II Milliner, Co. A, 26th Miss.
w II Cox. Graves's battery. KY.
- Barrett, ID KY.
=" A j Black, Co. c. 26th Tenn.
{" Thus Readon. Twiggs Co.. Tenn.
J W Marshall, Graves battery, Ky.
I" VIM Frayser, Co. B, ID Ky.
&c r Smith, Co. F. SD Tenn.
B f Taylor, Co. 1, ID by.
I" Is Robt Lowry.
W r Davis, Co. l. 4th Miss.
JAS NJ johnson, Ky.
Z" IA VIM Peel, Co. K. Sd Miss.
j NJ G Robinson.
Benjamin Loden, Co. E, 26th Tenn.
Total, "a.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
Garret paws on slavery.

The Republican papers say that garnet DA-
Wis, the United States Senator from Kentucky,
made almost disunion speech in the Senate on
Wednesday, on abolition in the District of Co.
lumbia bill, saying that Kentucky should be a Ia
VeRdee before she'd submit to have slavery
touched. even in the cotton States, by unconsti-
tutional legislation or any other
Will the Abolition Senators tolerate such SEN
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
uemocratic Union State Ticket::
rhe emancipation question.

The House of Representatives adopted the
Presidents emancipation resolution by vote of
SO to 81. The Indiana delegation voted as
follows: Yeas-CoLFAx, DUNN. JULIAN, MrrcH-
XII, PORTER, and WHITE. Nays-CRAvEss,
Law. and VOORHEES,. Absent, HOLMAN and
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
From the Memphis Appeal
DoneIsOn Prisoners i'm the NOrth---
Home supplies for them.

On yesterday we received the following note,
making query of much interest to the friends
of the captured prisoners at Fort DOnelson:
"HERNANDo; Miss, March 5, 1862
ed. APPEAL: AS is well known to the public,
hundreds of citizens of North Mississippi taken
at Fort DOnelson, are now confined in the enc
my's prisons at Alton, Springfield, Chicago and
indianapolis. 1t is the wish of friends and rela-
tiTes of many of these men to send them, as soon
as possible, money, clothing letters, &C., and if
you know of any means by which it can be done.
you will perform act of humanity by giving
it the widest publicity just now. and if no such
channel exists, so soon it shall be opened let
US know it through your columns.
III. II. CHALMERS"
The only way il. which this enterprise can be
accomplished. we think, is through the instru-
mentality of our military authorities If Mr.
Chalmers will correspond with Gen. Johnston or
Gen. Pillow, at Huntsville, Alabama, we feel
safe in the assertion that they will make some
arrangement by which all necessary articles,
money, &c. can be conveyed to the prisoners I'M
der flag of truce by way of Nashville and
Louisville. So soon as that arrangement is per
fected, We will publish it to the country with
pleasure.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

- The Board Of Trustees of Wabash Col
lege have elected President, and successor 20
the late DR.. White. DIR. JOS r. futile. Of Rock
away, New Jersey, and he has signiied his ac-
ceptance Of the appointment.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

Here. perhaps, in this short table is better pic
ture of what she did and what she dared than any
word painter, though he we're Yernet, could
ever give.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
Capt. Ericsson's Account of his Iron
plated ship, before tho Chamber of
Commerce, New York.
CAPT. ERICss0N's STATEMENT

Capt. Ericsson, at the invitation of the Cham
Der. arose, and was received with applause. He
said: have the great satisfaction to tell the gen.
tlemen that this morning. few minutes after
was called upon to attend this meeting, got a
letter from Mr.. Stiners. l sent copy of il to
the Erenin9 Post, so that the press should have
it this morning. | will now read you Captain
Sinners letter:
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
From the Baltimore American Of Tuesday.
The Great Naval Engage menf.

A Graphic Deseription-The Sinking Of the Cum
beriand-Burning Of the COngress--7hree
-APpearanee Of the MOnitOr-Ths Fight Be
tsosea the Moa;tor and the Merrimae-Refreat
Of the Merrimae-Sefety Of the Minnssoia-
Flighi Of the Rebels. f
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-21

Tosl present for duty .................'..''i9oS
have mounted Light artillery under my COMMAND
Several companies Of the artillery Of the Potomac are
still here under my command or NJ Tor service
or this ordered BY Gen Mcclellan 70 detail two
good ou-s) join Richardson's division sunner
oorps) through Alexandria one regiment to re-
place ths sIih allu.sr "a usn,.epA1i Old d.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-21

de,ed the troop. then he ready to move an1 " sIon ~
Syotk VA 6.isbed returned camp under oroes
Here are the orders given by Gen. Stone Oh 'ha'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-08-20
Administrators Sale.

DY virtue Of an order and decree 0 the
ID Probate Court of Monros County, Ohio
the undersigned as Administrator of the
Estate of Robert Cooper, deceased, will effsr
for sale at the front door Of the courthouse
In the town of Woodsfsld, between the hon rs
of one o'clock and two o'clock p NJ,
On Saturday, the 23rd daycf August, 1862
the following premises situate in Monroe
County, to wit:
The north west quarter of the south west
quarter of section thirteen (l3), township
four az, and range Eve (5), containing thir.
ty.nine and 81 100 acres, more or less. I
TERMS OF SALE-One- third cash in hand
oue-third in one year, and one-third in two
wears. with interest on the deferred pay menti
To he secured to the satisfaction of the un
defsigned. Gko. n. DAVENFokT,
July so, las2.-4t. *:,Sa AdpE
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1862-08-20

The State Of Ohio, Monroe C5,.hty, Pro-
. bate Court. Petition to Sell Land to
Pay Debts.
William Henning, Administrator OF William
Adams, Deceased, Plaintiff.
against - -
Margaret Cleveland and her husband Timothy
Cleveland, ct al, Defendants. *
n ACHEL ADAMS, Catharine Adams,
ES Mary Adams, Elizabeth Adams and
Agnes Adams, infants aud heirs of William
Adams, deceased. of Washington County,
Pennsy ylvania. You are hereby informed that
on the 23rd, day Of July, A. d. 1852, said
Administrator iled his petition in the Pro
bate Court of Monroe County. Ohio, the OBJ
ject and prayer of which petition is to OBJ
tain an order that Margaret Cleveland of Mon
roe County, Ohio, and her husband Timothy
Cleveland of Noble County, Ohio, may be ad-
judged to execute and deliver q general war
rapty deed. conveying TO the said heirs OF the
said William adams, deceased, in fee simple
for the following premises, situate in Monroe
County, Ohio, and bounded and described as
follows, to wit:
of the south west corner Of section mum Der
eighteen, township seveiA thence west sixteen
peles, thence north one and eight tenth poles,
thence north eighty three degrees east eight
poles thence north ffty-six degrees east nine
and seven tenth poles, thence south eight and
four tenth poles to the place OF beginning
containing sixty -four perches.
| In pursuance of verbal contract of sale Of
said premises, entered into by anc betweer
the said Margaret Cleveland with the aequi.
escence of her said husband Timothy Cleve'
land in the spring of 1859 or 1850, part o.
the one part aud William Adams, DECEASED, o.
the other part; for the sum OF fourteen dol
lars, payable as follows, in work as house
carpenter, said premises being the sole and
separate property OF the said Margaret Clsvs
land, and under Which verbal contract of sal.
of said premises said William Adams, deceas
cd went in.o possession thereof. ana made
! lasting and vauakle improvements thereon
aud with which said verbal contract of sale
of said premises said William Adams, deceas
| ed, has fully compiled on his part: and the
further object and prayer of said petition il
to obtain an order on the 18th day of Sep
tembsr A. D. 1852, from said Probate Cour'
for the sale of the above described premises
together with the following real estate, (of al
of which the said William Adams, died seized, !,
or SO much thereof rs may be necessary u
| pay the debts of said deceased to wit:
| Commencing for the same at a stake six
teen and two-tenth rods vest from the north
| east corner of section seventeen. thence wes
tkirty.two rods and four tenths of . rod to
stake on the north line of said section, theme.
south twsnty mine rods and six tepths to
stake, themes east thirty-two rods and four
tenths ssof a rod to a stake, thence north TWEEN
! ty- ninarQds and four-tenths OF a rod to thu
place ofzhsginning, containing six acres, NOR.
or less, aud for ether and further relief.
49, WILLIAM HENNING, Admir-. :.
| By WIN. r. HUNTER u 3. II. TASNYuILlsS
Is Asf HixsA,torueysE
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