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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
ssDrunken Officers"

This is the term applied to officers ofthe army,
when, perchance, they lose a battle, or get
worsted before the enemy's Entertainments. The
other day at Warwick, near Yorktown, on the re-
pulse of the gallant Vermont regiment by the
rebel forces, the telegraph groaned with the ii
dings that the officer who led the charge, General
W. L. SMITH. "was drunk" 1t now turns out by
the same authority that poor smith is one of the
most temperate men in the army, and that the
telegraph made him a drunkardenly for the pur-
pose of excusing the repulse! III that is the best
apology which can be offered for a dam
aging lie on the character of a gallant and
sober officer, all we can say is, that the dirty
telegrapher and his dirty prOmpters should be
kicked by every soldier in the army till he or
they learn that mems character is worth some
thing to them, even in times like these. We have
too many apologies of this kind for the few re-
verses which our army has encountered, and it
shows loose depravity in those who supervise the
news which the public is allowed to see. If the
Government l0iH appoint and employ men to
dole out army news to the people, for Heavens
sake let them be persons who have some regard
for human character and the honor of our gallant
troo,S
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
Letter From Major Jack Downing,

WASHINGTON, April 18th, 1862.
To the Editers of the Cd,ccdShia:
SURs-Pve been kinder sick sence | writ
you last. The truth is, this CLIMATE in the
spring is raely very weaknin to the c%onstitu-
shin. Linkin, too, has been ~terribully anxus
about war moose, and the nigh approach of hot
weather. But the great subjeck which the
Kernel and | nave been considerin, is the
'contrybands." What is to be done with 'em?
That's the questshin, and Linkin ses he'd like
to see the Teller that can tell him. One night
Linkin got a big map, an he sot down, and
"Now," ses he, "Majer, let's take look at all
c~reashin, an see eff Their amt sum place whar
we kin send these pesky kinky beds, and get
rid of en- "Wal," SEES |, "Kernel, I'm agreed"
So we went at it. First Linkin put his finger
ON Haty. "Now," ses he, 'ther's an Hand that
Jest suits the niger constitushin. Suppose
they go thar?' .1But," ses /, "Kernel, thew
won't 20, an eff they did, they wouldn't do
nothin." "Wal," ses he, "no matter, eff they
won't trouble US here emmy longer" "But,"
ses /, theirs one more resin. The iland amt
large enuff to hold all the n~iggers-four mil
lions or whereabouts" "Wal," ses he, .'ther's
Centnl Ameriky-what do you think of that
spot?" "Wal," ses |, "Kernel, that's a fine
country materially. The Creator fixed it up
on a grand skale, but you can't make a treaty
with it, emmy more than you can count the
spots on a little pig, when he keeps runin
about the hull time. The truth is, You can't
tell who'll be President of it from one mornin
to the next, and the niggers you send there
might all get there threats cut jest as soon as
they landed" avail" ses Linkin, 'sthat's a
slight objecshin. But let's turn over to Afriky.
There's Libery, how would that do, Majer?"
"Wal," ses l." "Kernel, that country is about
the biggest humbug of the hull lot. Fust off,
sum rally good peepul thought it was goin to
amount to sumthin, but after forty years of
spendin money on it, Their amt any more
chanst Of c~ivilizin Afriky in that way than
Their is of maxim a ri1ed cannon out of a bass
wood log. A few dominys, who can't git emmy
boldly willin to hear EN- preach, hev got bold
OF it, an are maxim a good thing out of it.
As for sendin our niggers ther, why it would
take all the shippin of the world, and more
money than Chase could print by steam in a
year" "WaI," ses Linkin, "where on arth
kin we send 'em?" "Now," ss /, "Kernel,
I've got an idee of my own about that matter.
L think they are best off where they are, but
eff You must git rid of EN-, / would send EN-
all to Massa-chews-itsl Peepul who are so
anxus to have other folks oyerrun with free
niggers, ought to be willin to share sum of the
blessins themselves. So let all that are here
in Washington be sent rite off to Boston,
"1es, that might do" ses Linkin,' ssbut then,
eff they are entitled to their freedom, they
orter be allowed to go where they are a mind
to" But" ses !, ''sum States won't have
'em at all, an they can't 90 there. So what's
to be done?' avail" ses Linkin, IL tell you
what Is, Majer. thisis an almighty turf subieck.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
DO You Think il Fair.

know a Young man, a noble fellow, who
prosecutes a successful manufacturing busi-
ness. Although possessed If an abundant
competence, he deyotes himself with untiring
assiduity to the interest of his factory, ten
hours every day. HIS eyes and hands are
everywhere. Half a year ago, he married a
beautiful, accomplished girl, who is said to
speak four of the languages of southern Eu-
rope, (where she has resided for several years,)
with the fuency of natives, while she touches
the keys with infinite grace and skill. Four
months ago they began housekeeping; a week
since they gave it up in utter disgust. The
three servants figured c~onspicuously In all
their griefs. The coffee was execrable, the
steak a shame, the cruet stand and spoons not
fit to be seen, and the whole house in con-
fusion and covered with dirt. The husband
bore it as long as pride and patience could en-
dure, and then sacrificing everything at auc-
ton, returned to boarding, resolved never to
suffer the miseries of housekeeping again.
/ was never more indignant than when /
heard of 1t. If that beautiful bride had
learned one less language, and devoted a year
to learning the mysteries of housekeeping,
she could have made my friends house a real
paradise. Ignorant of every thing, she could
but weepand despair. Suppose her husbands
management of his business had been like her
management of that which belonged to her,
what would have become of them?
/ don't think the match a fair one. On one
side it was a cheat. One young lady of the
same merely ornamental class, in discussing
the case, exclaimed, "she did not agree in the
marriage contract to play the part of a house
hold d~rudgeT / replied, "Did the husband
agree to play the part of a factory drudgeP p
But does not the relation imply mutual obi
cations which this wife had utterly failed to
meet?-LeUiS's NeU Gymnastics.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05

dreadful injury. The secret connected with
this tale of blood has been well kept, for not
merely had all tradition of the scene faded
away, but even the existence Of the room
itself had been forgotten. The survivors
probably walled up the apartment at the time,
and its contents remained Theoretically sealed
up till the present day, when, according to the
and a half, daylight has accidentally Penetra-
ted into this chamber of horrors, which to the
surprise of all concerned, has been discovered
in one OF the noblest mansions in the county
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
Important To Females.

One department OF our DHspensary Is specially devoted
to the tire atment Of the Diseases Of Females, such - In
chorrhea. OF ''White,' Irregular, Painful and Suppress
Menstruation. Nervous and General Debility, Diseases Of
he Womb, Bsrrenness, &c
Consultations and examinations free Of charge.
Also. for sale DIR. DEWEEs'S REGULATOR PILLS
For Female Distractions, Irregularities &c. Married Ia.
dies in certain situations should not use them. as they
would cause miscarriage. Price 81 per sox and may be
sent BY mail.
DIR. GALEN's PREvENTIyE-An invaluable article
for those wishing TO limit the number Of their offspring. or
the barren who desire children; warranted not 10 irjure
the health, and will last for alfefime, sent 70 any address
under seal, on receipt Of the price-TW0 DOLLARS.
PATIENTS AT A sending a brief state
ment Of their symptom. will receive a Blank Chart ccnfain-
ing a list # Questions, cur terms for the course oftreatmens
&c. Medicines sentt 10 any part Of the country 10 cure any
case at home, free from danger or curiosity.
All transactions private and confidential. Remembei
the name and number.
Direct all leftersto
GALES HEAD DIsPENskRY,
oetl5-d&w Louisville Ky.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
A 6 u e G. u r e,

FOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF
intermittent Fever or Fever and Ague,
Ague, Periodical Headache, or BiI.
ffousH and Bilious Fcyers.
indeed for the whole class of diseases
IN Hillary deraugement,
Countries.
We are enabled here to offer the community a
remedy which, while it cures the above COM
plants with certainly y, is still perfectly harmless
in any quantity. Such a remedy is invaluable in
districts where these affecting disorders prevail.
This "Cure" expels the misasmatic poison Of
Fever and Ague from the system, and prevents
the development of the disease, If taken on the
first approach of its premOnitOry symptoms. 1t
is not only the best remedy ever vet discovered
for this class of complaints, but also the cheapest.
The large quantity we supply for a dollar brings
it within the reach of everybody; and in bilious
districts, where Fever and Ague prevails, every
body should have it and use it freely both for cure
and protection. A great superiority of this
remedy over any other ever discovered for the
speedy and certain cure of Intermittents is that
it contains no Quinii4e OF mineral, consequently
it produces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured by
it are left as healthy as if they had never had the
disease.
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence
of the miasnatic poison. A great variety of dis
orders arise from its irritation. among which are
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Headache, Blind
ness, TOothache, Earache, Catarrh, Asthma. Pal
pitation, Painful Affection of the Spleen, Hys-
terics, Pain in the Bowels. Collie, Paralysis and
Derangement of the Stomach, all of which, when
originating in this cause, put on the intermittent
type, or become periodical. This "Cure" expels
the poison from the blood, and consequently cures
them all alike. 1t is an invaluable protection to
immigrants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malari0rs districts. IL taken &C.
casionally or daily while exposed to the infection,
that will be excreted from the system, and can
not accumulate in sufficient quantity to ripen into
disease. Hence it is even more valuable for pro-
lection than cure, and few will ever suffer fIom
lntermittents if they avail themselves of the pro-
ection this remedy affords. Prepared by
DIR. j. C.. AVER a. co.,
LOWELL. Mass.
Allour remedies are for sale by
ROBERT BROWNING, indianapolis.
apr23- WHY ALLEN 4 co. Cincinnati.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
Keep ., Be,ore the People.


That the Disunionists in the North represented
by the Indiana State Journal. the New
York Tribune. the Cincinnati Commercial,
and similar prints. that after The election of Mr..
LINCOLN earnestly advocated the policy of
letting all the States which desired to leave
the Union. 90 in peace, are the greatest fools
living. If the people of the North are ~disgraced
and beaten in this contest the dishonor will tall
upon them and their children. as well as upon
those who are loyal. Ii the Union is dissolved.
the Governments goes 10 pieces, society broken
up, and property becomes deprecated and worth
less, the misfortane falls upon them as well as
others. The poor fools. because they succeeded
in the last Presidential election, and to spite the
Democrats, are willing to ruin the Government,
sacrifice themselves, and become forever disgra-
ced before The world. History will write them
down as the greatest fools Of this or any other
age.
Keep IL before the people. that the Indiana
STATE J~ourpsi. Cincinnati Gozette, Chicago Til
tans, AID New York Tribune, are regarded by
the loyal men of Tennessee as REASONABLE papers.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
Thrilling Discovery.

The following wonderful story is told by
the London correspondent of the Dublin
Erening Mdl:-
This is the age of discoveries, and one of
such a startling nature has just been made in
an English county that it seems out of place
in the region of sober fact, and to belong
purely to the atmosphere of the three-volume
novel. Here are the circumstances: the
names, for the moment, | am not at liberty to
Indicate. The Earl of -- married not
long ago, and brought his bride home to one of
the old family mansions which members of
the English aristocracy regard with an afFec-
ton amounting to veneration. The lady,
however, being more continental in her tastes,
after a short residence in the apartments APP
propriated to her use, expressed a wish to
have a bourdoir in the vicinity of her bedroom.
The noble Earl would have gladly complied
with her request, but, upon examination, 1t
was found that the rooms, as sometimes hap
pens in antique. buildings, was so awkwardly
distributed that by no conceivable plan OF re-
arrangement could the desired bourdoir be
fitted in. Therupon it became necessary to
invoke professional assistance, and an eminent
architect was summoned from London. He
examined the house narrowly, and said there
seemed to be nothing for it but to build,
though at the same time he could not resist
the impression that there was an undiscovered
room somewhere in that wing of the mansion.
The noble Earl laughed at the idea; the ED
est servants and retainers of the mansion were
questioned, and declared that they never
heared even a rumor of its existence. The
ordinary methods of tapping, &C., were re-
sorted to, but without effect Still, the archi-
tect retained his conviction, and declared
himself ready to stake his professional repu-
tation the result. The Earl at last consented
to let the walls be bored, and, when the open
ing had been made, not only was the room
found, but a sight presented itself which al
most defeats attempts at description. The
apartment was fitted up in the richest and most
luxurious style of $50 years ago. A quantity
of lady's apparel lay about the room, jewels
were scattered on the dressiag-table, and, but
for the faded aspect which everything wore,
the chamber might have been tenanted half
an hour previously. On approaching the bed
the most curious sight Of all was seen, and
this it is which furnishes the only clue to the
mystery. The couch held the skeleton of a
female, and on the floor, underneath the bed,
half in and half out, lay another skeleton,
that of a man, presenting evident traces of
violence, and proving that, before he expired
in that position, he must have received some
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
PATTISON HOUSE,
MEDICAL.


) IA ss4 81 8 ,Ese s ;.s
. tHH Which might be CHECKED
V23Dp with a simple remedy,
y Jneglected, often terminates seriously.
y FeU are aJonre Of the ineportapce Of
: stopping a Tough o Slight
fold IN its first stage that (Which
: IN he beginning Mould yield 10 a
q mild remedy, if not attended to, soon
. ottacks the lungs.
4<onchiaL0 koches
were first INTRODUCED elsvers years ago.
1t has been proved hat they are tbs
= best article before the public for
= xanahs, folds, 4<o1chifis,
Asth0zn, Rata<<h, the Haeking
. Cough IN Ras1sunnhfion, and
numerous elections of the ShSoat
. giving immediate RELIEF.
= Public Speakers y Sssssers
= toau find them efsctua1 for clearing
and strengthening the voice
r Sold By all Druggists and Dealers
in Medicine, at IS cents Der Dor.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
MEDICAL.
SCrOfula, or Kings Evil

Is 4 constitutional disease, n corruption of the
blood, by which this fluid becomes vitiated, weak
and poor. Being in the circulation, il pervades
the whole body, and may BURT out in disease on
any part oft. No organ l. free from its attacks.
nor Is there one which it may not destroy. The
scrofnlous faint Is ~variously caused by mercnFiai
disease, low living, disOndered OF unhealthy food,
impure air, filth and filthy habits, the depressing
vices, and, above all, by the ~venereal infection.
Whatever be its origin, il is hereditary in the
constitution, descending Iron parents to chill
dren unto the third and fourth generation :" indeed
it seems to be the rod of Him who SAYS: Il will
visit the iniquities of the fathers upon their chill
dren."
Its effects by deposition from the
blood OF corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, in
the lungs, liver and internal organs, is termed tu-
bercles; in the glands, swellings; and on the surf
face, eruptions or sores. This foul corruption,
which genders in the blood, depresses the ener-
gies OF life, so that scrofulous constitutions not
only suffer FROM scrofulous complaints, but they
have far less power to Withstand the attacks Of
other diseases; consequently vast numbers perish
by disorders which, although not serofulOus in
their nature, are still rendered fatal by this faint
in the system. Most of the consumption which
decin'ates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrOfulous contamination; and many de-
structive diseases of the liver, kidneys, brain, and
indeed, of all the organs, arise from or are ag-
grayated by the same cause.
One quarter of all our people are scrofulous,
their persons are invaded by this lurking infec-
ton, and their health is undermined by il. To
cleanse II from the system we must renovaIe the
blood by an Alternative medicine, and invigorate
it by healthy food and exercise. Such a medicine
we supply in
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
LEGAL.

STATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY, Ssh the
Common Pleas Court of Marion County, in the State
of Indiana--June Term, A. d. lS62.-John Cain VS.. John
Combs, Elizabeth Combs, Althea Hogland, and Carl
B~iedenmeister.
BE it known that on this LIST day Of May. in the year
1862, the above named plaintiff by his attorneys filed i'm
rion County complaint against said defendants in the above
entitled cause, together with an affidavit Of a competent
person, that said defendant, Elizabeth Combs is not a resi-
dent Of the State of Indiana.
Said defendant is therefore hereby notified Of the fling
and tendency Of said complaint against her, and that I'M
less she appear and answer or demur thereto at the call
ing of said cause on the second day of the next term of
said Court, to be begun and held at the Court House, in
the city OF Indianapolis, on the first Monday in June
next, said complaint, and the matters and things therein
contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in
her absences WILLIAM WALLACE, Clerk.
d. McDoSALD, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
my2-dlt&w3w
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
AYERS
Compound Extract of SarSaparilla

The most ~efectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this everywhere
prevailing fatal malady. 1t is combined from the
most active remedials that have been discovered
for the expurgation of the foul disorder from the
blood, and the rescue of the system from its de-
%structive consequences. Hence it should be en-
employed for the cure of not only Scrofula, but
also those other affections which arise from IL,
such as Erupiive and Skin Diseases, st. ADthony's
Fire, Rose, Erysipelas, Pimples, Pustnles, Blotch-
es, Blafns and BOils, Tumors, letter and Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Ringworm, Rheumatism,
Syphilitic and Mecurial Diseases, Dropsy, Dys-
pepsia, Debility. and, indeed, all Complaints
arising from Initiated or Impure Blood. The
popular beliefin "impurity of the blood is found
ed in truth, for Scrofula Is a degeneration of the
blood. The particular purpose and virtue of
this Sarsaparilla is to purify and regenerate this
vital fluid, without which sound health is impos
sible in contaminated constitutions.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
NOTICE OF SALE.

NToTiCE is hereby given that | will sell at public auc-
~ ton. ON Tuesday, the 10th day of May next, at the
residence of Samuel kodebaugh, late Of Marion county,
deceased. all his personal property not disposed Of by the
will, consisting Of cattle, one horse, sheep. wheat in the
granery, corn in the crib, stock hogs, an interest in a
reaper, bee stands, iron kettles, farming utensils, and va
rious other articles too tedious to mention. The sale will
commence at 10 O'Clock A. NJ and continue from day to
day until all is sold.
Acredit of nine months will be given on all sums over
three dollars, the purchaser giving his note with approved
security, waving valuation aud appraisement laws.
SIMON K~LINGENSMlTH
al4-w4w Administrator, with the will annexed.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05

ON A NEW METHOD or
treating venenal Diseases, inclu-
Dig syphilis in all It's stages;
Gonorrhea. elect, Structure, Vari-
cOcile, and Hydrccele, Diseases q
the Kidneys, Bladder &c, with
out mercury containing a val
liable treatise on thatwide-spread
malady OF youth, Seminal Weak
ness, Nocturnal Emissions, Sexual
Debility, Impotency, &c. the Sc
cret inimites Of youth and ma
turify arising from the bsneful
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

TAMEETING Of THE DIRECTORS OF THE NDI-
annapolis and Fall Creek Gravel Road Company, on
the 18th of March, 1862, it was ordered that the annual
meeting Of the Stockholders be held at School House No.
O'Clock A. NJ, TO elect five Directors for the ensuing year.
Sealed proposals will be received until that time for
putting the gravel required for repairs upon the road, by
the cubic yard, for the next six months. Separate bids
will be required for section one. being the south mile, and
the residue of said road, which constitutes section two.
ap2l-w4w POWELL ROWLAND, Sec'y.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05

Negroes Better than white mcn.

The Philadelphia Press says that negroes are
better than white men and more reliable. IL
says "it is interesting to watch the disposition of
these m~anumitted slaves. and their services as
laborers and as assistants TO our Generals The
deception ~practiced by white spies has become so
common and 50 chronic as to render the most of
their information unworthy of trust. In certain
cases they have been the authors OF inconceiva-
Bile mischief and misery. 1t IS different with the
slaves. They have. repeatedly shown how en-
tirely they nav be eonfded in"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-05

habit Of self abuse. To which Is added observations ON
Female Diseases, and other interesting matter Of the ut
most Importance 70 the married and those contemplating
marriage. who entertain doubts Of their physical ability 70
enter that state. Sent to any address In a sealed wrap
per, on receipt Of ten ceuts OF four stamps
We devote our entire time sDd attention 10 the treat
ment Of The various private diseases treated Of In our pri-
waite report. Our Dspensary is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been 2 tablished BY a special
charter, ani this fact should give it a preference over the
various quacks Of doubtful character 10 be found IN all