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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
How IL was Done.

The people have not only been good deal
amazed at the proclamation itself but for several
days celebrating upon the Presidents motive for
its sudden appearance after his assurance as late
as Friday, the 18Th, that 10 such purpose was
then contemplated by him. One writer (Rep.)
has said that it was to anticipate JEFF. DAVIS in
his contemplated emancipation proclamation. and
another, that Il avoid the recognition Of
Southern independence by European nations
The Washington correspondent of the New York
Commercial solves the great mystery by telling us
that the act itself was an inspiration We
quote:
Between the llth ard 22d of the present month
he uas evidently inspired TO issue the long talked
OF document. surprising many who bad waited
for it until they had almost ceased to hope. And
it is believed here that the first intmatOn that AT
least majority OF the Cabinet had OF this i'm
po. tant measure was at its presentation to them
on the afternoon OF the 81 inst, as "A State paper
to be issued that day. The propriety of issuing
such IA document not made subject of dis
cusson, nor were the opinions OF those present on
the policy of such step asked A few points
were talked over, an argument i'll favor OF the
document was read, fat accOmpH. At any
rate such is the version in circulation here and
generally credited.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
Archbishop Hughes and the ProcIa
nation

Archbishop HUGHEs takes prompt ground
against the proclamation. So do all the news
elper organs of his church. The Metropolitan
Record speaks for the Archbishop in long art-
Gle, saying among other things:
In another part of this weeks Record will be
found hat We think readers will regard as IA
startling and extraordinary proRunci0ment0 fro m
the President of the United States We say that
it is both startling and extraordinary. anu peru
sal OF the document itself will afford sufficient
proof of the correctness OF our opinion in regard
To its character.
Do we understand what a servile war means?
Can picture to ourselves, without shHddering
at the dread spectacle, the scenes of savage riot
and debauchery, OF carnage and rapine-scenes
OF which the horrors of the battlefield can furnish
no adequate conception. The conflict of man
with man Is a struggle between equals, but "A war
in which women and children and old age become
the victims is savage and barbarous to the last
last degree. Surely the President of the United
States does not desire to precipitafe snch fear
iul calamity upon the country; surely he does not
mean to revive within the limits OF the United
States all the horrors of a negro insurrection Ii
this last dire extremity should happen. then we
may never more expect to see the Union as il has
been; then more than one third OF the land will
be converted into u desert and the world will
stand ag,.ast at the crimes and outrages CON-
mitted in the name of liberty.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

per rank in the service Of the United States is in
accordance both with law aud necessity. A con-
trsry position would induce confusion and dsas-
ter, and this difficulty, Which has proved serious
one in all federaiions. has been wisely overcome
ia ours In ancient Greece this question was
fruitful subject OF dscord. and Was probably the
Chief cause Of its downfall. On one occasion OF
q combined expedition, the Generals Of the re-
spective States assumed the chief command in
turns. for period Of only one day. when he re-
lnqushed it to the next in order But this sys-
ten was productive Of so many disasters that the
Generals we're obliged to rescind il by foregoing
their daily right OF command in favor of one. and
victory was the result
About a wear ago Governor BEowS, Of Geor-
gA, raised point that the authority Of the State
supreme in the rebel Confejeracy. but JETE
DAVIS quickly reduced him to reason. He had
sufficient discernment TO see the fallacy Of
BRowxs position, and snuffed him out remorse-
lessly. The comingling of the volunteer and
regular officers. by appointing regular officers
to volunteer troops and volunteer officers 10
regular troops. 30 lately introduced by General
HALLEcK, is working good in breaking down the
distinctions between the two branches of service,
and irfusing ambition among the men for
promotion. which is not held at such great dis
lance from them as heretofore.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

An important correspondence has been pub
lished between General isLLEcK and Governor
GAMBLE on question raised by the latter in ref
erence to the power of the General Government
20 appoint officers TO the command of State
troops Governor GANBLE seems to regard the
militia exclusively as State troops. and therefore
claims the power ofappointment. Gen. HALIEoK.
in reply that Is distinguished for its true logic
and clearness Of statement. shows that after the
State troops have beea mustered into the e. s.
service, the power OF appoInl msnt or oicommand
rests with officers Apo nted BY the President he
fortifes his opinion by citations from the Consti-
tuition and laws OF Congress and shows the prac-
teal difficulties that would arise IN case contra
~ course was adopted be says
suppose there ten regiments from different
States IN the same corps there must be ten dis
tinct and independent commanders TO that corps.
for the appointment must be made by the States
respectively. and an officer appointed by one State
can not command the militia of another State
while in the service of the United States llcan
hardly be supposed that the trainers of the Con-
stitCtion intended 10 authorize the use of the
State militia in the service of the United S.ates
ard at the ZANE time 20 put such restrictions upon
that Co render il impossible
Gen HALLIcK's conclusion. that any militia
regiment mustered into the service of the United
State. can be commanded by any officer OF pro-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
Important from General Lees Army

The following is from the Richmond Dispatch
OF October LIST:
Our last advIces from army in Northern
Virginia, and the reported movements of the ell
envy under Mcclellan are of an important char
acter and such create the belief that a great
battle is impending il il has not already oc
Cured
All reports CONCUR in the statement that the
enemy, in heavy force, have crnSSed the Potomac
at II lrper's Ferry and Shepherdstown, aud that
our own forces, under Gen Lee. have taken up
strong position, in which To await the approach OF
the enemy The enemy are represented to be
approaching by the turnpike road leading from
Harper's Ferry to Smithheld, in Jefferson county,
and from Shepherlstown by way OF the Smith
field and Shepherdstown turnpike Both OF these
fine roads. and leading through the heart of
Jefferson county. From Shepher,istown to Smith
field the distance is twelve miles, aud from Har
per's Ferry to the same point is about fifteen
miles
Another account represents that in addition 10
the forces OF the enemy approaching from Har-
pers Ferry and ShepherdstOwn, heavy column
crossed az W llliamspOrt, and were advancing by
way Of Martinsburg. This town is twelve miles
from Wilamsport, and about the same distance
from Bunker Hill, village noted in that section
for IL extensive -four mills Bunker Hill il ten
miles north of Winchester, and five mites west of
hc- octNtcu ullt
and Smithield is broken and billy. and tor sew
eral miles the main road runs through heavy pine
and oak forests. Yearly midway between these
two points the road crosses Opequon creek,
stream which. in high stages of water l. scarcely
fordable Bunker HILL is on Mill creek. about
two miles frum its junction with the Opequon
There Is also country road running from
Leetown between Shepherdstown aud Smith
held) to Bunker Hill. which crosses the Opequon
about three miles below the latter point. This
road intersects the turnpike from Martinsburg to
Winchester. about mile north OF Bunker Hill.
Ii Is more than probable that the column OF the
enemy advancing from Shepherdstown will take
this route. Bunker Hill. or Mill creek. as it ap
pears upon the map j. the same point where Gen.
Johnston offered battle to the enemy. under Pat
terson, in June, 1861. our forces remaining in
line of battle nearly entire day, expecting the
advance oil the enemy from VI rtinsburg. After
our army retired, Patterson occupied the position
tor several DAYS passing his time away until the
army OF the Valley had formed junction with
Beauregard e Manassas, and participated in the
hght Oh the Dist Of July.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
The GubernatoriaI Convention at Al
toona and its Effects.

Nothing has occurred since the beginning of
the war which goes 80 far to recognize the right
OF St,te secession as the meeting OF Northern
Governors. without any warrant OF national or
State laws. and without cause founded in any
thing like exigeni public necessity The Gov
ernor could aid the Government by an unhesita
ting compliance with military requirements. a
extended Al the beginning OF The rebellion: Out
now they talk OF submitting to laws which may
have been or NAV be duly enacted. and 10 the
lawful orslers of the President" In accordance
with this State view they are nov holding troops
back under suudry pFeiences rs 70 their disposal
and control when pissed over 10 the General
Government, but really for the purpose of pro-
longing the var until after the lst Of January. -
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
Proposed New Postal Currency.

Parties IN New England propose new style Of
postal currency. Ii Is to incose the Post Office.
or postal currency. stamp in circle of white
metal. covered by piece of mika. making a cir
cular metallic case, with the stamp protected from
the wear and tear of use IL has been approved
by all who have il. Ii l. stated that, at the
present rate of issue OF the postal currency. il
will take eight wears TO bring out the City mil
lions authorized by Congress. The inventors Of
this new style of currency propose to get no the
stamp themselves AT their own cost to be allow
Ell to issue this metallic currency They think
that by employing the button manufactures Of
New England they Can very nearly supply the
demand az such an advance as will be satisfactory
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
RACES.
q EXCHANGE PARK

be match race core of the Exchange Track on
Thursday October O. between Tppo Sab the Pittsburgh
PAGER and Ohio Billy, TrOtter Of Chcago-twO mile
hea.s and repeater two hundred and fifty dollars side
John Clark names Bay Geding, Typo Sab.
Pat Mugsn Ohio Billy.
There will also be running for purse Of 800
two miles and repeat-free TO all horses. The horses
already entered for this Mr. Harpers Bay Mare
Nemouia OF Kentucky. and E. Eagles Bay Mare Kansas.
OF Kentucky The mares entered for the running
are just from Chicago where they have been winning
every purse that offered and fast time and a good
race may be expected in both instances. oc;s-dlt
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

We notice that several Democratic papers in
the State have not the name of the Democratic
candidate for Reporter of the Decisions of the
Supreme Court. in their lst of candidates for
State officers. MICHAEL c. KERR Of Floyd
county. Is the Democratic candidate for Reporter.
The omission to place his name on the ticket in
several counties might defeat bis election and We
therefore again direct attention to the matter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

TO the bankers and the public The styles exhib-
itei TO tie Secretary Of the Treasury 70 day have
attracted much attention. They sre wactical
and unique and avoid all the difficulties hitherto
urged against that sort Of currency. The advan-
tages OF H. vastly outweigh al the disadvau-
tages that can be urged Although the recon-
structiOn or transferring OF the plates NAV BE- ne
cessary TO some extent, yet by this course there
may be an infinite saving in space and paper. al
lowing great numbers of the stamps to be thus
printed, thereby increasing the amounts required
tor circulation
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

10 ADTBRTLSERS-AH al uertisefneHfs tdkea for
specified tins and ordered out before Ae aspiration
o. TIE time specified scUJe charged te regular rdfHs
fortAe same up TO fke time they are ordered out.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
SEALED PROPOSALS,

CHARACTERISTICS DEPARTMENT U s. Al
Ind annapolis, Ind, october I. ls61.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE- RECEIVED AT THIS
- office until Monday, the 18th OF October. 1867
ten O'clock A. NJ, for 1900 cords of good merchant able
wood to lie delivered at Camp Norton Indianapolis
at the rate Of not less than thirty 3O) cords per day
Payment IN sde comptI II contract
Any other information given application to the
dersigned. JAMES A kKlN,
octS-dtd a. Q. NJ U. ). A.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08

Ist D.str,ct-JOHN LAW.
81 JAMES A CRAVENS.
81 HENRY W HARRINGTON
sta WILLIAM S HOLMAN.
5th EDMUND JOHNSON.
9th ALEXANDER b CONDUIT
7th DANIEL W VOORHEES,.
sth JOHN PETIT
9th DAVID TURPIE.
l0th JOSEPH X EDGERTON.
li.h JAMES r. MCDOWELL.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
Democratic Union State Ticket

Democratic Union State Ticket
Election Tuesday, October IL.
rok SECRETARY OF sTsTK.
JAMES s. ATHoN.
OF Marion County.
goa srpEroR OF STATE,
JOSEPH RIsTrNE,
OF Fountain County
voa TREASURER OF sTArE.
MATTHEW l. BRETT,
OF Daviess County.
yoR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
OSCAR HoRD.
OF Decatur County.
roR REPoRrER % SUPREME coURr.
MICHAEL c. KERR,
OF FLOYD County.
goa surEnlxrKxprxr or PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
SAMUEL L. RUGG,
Or Allen County.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-08
AUCTION.
L AID I ES' a u q I'll . N
AT LOTHROP & wRlGHrs

AT LOTHROP & wRGHTS
A UCrI0N AND COMMISSION HOUSE, NO II
Norh Pennsylvania street, three doors south of the
Postoffi'e, in New Ialboti's Block, commencing on
Thur-day, October 9Th precisely at two O'Clock Come
one. come all.
Ladies. this is our first opening sale in indianapolis,
and We wish 10 be made acquainted with your smiling
faces and particularly quarters and you
that we represent all good they in all Of
tion Saes-i damaged the least viii be appraised of
the same by the Auctioneer. J. T. LOThROP.
f3y@ For list of articles small bills. Come one
come all
y. B-Any goods left with Lothrop 4 Wright on COM
mission will be promptly sold with quick returns,
companed with the cash All door sales solicited
and satisfaction gwen by LothrOp Wright, pay.
Give call j. L. L0rHKUP,
Auctioueer.
Also 20 be shown, the and elegant Florence four
stick Sewing Machine by WM. ii. SHARP.
OCtS-d2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
Army Order

ST. LOUIS, March 2O.-Gen. Hallesk has issued
the following order
SO much OF the recent department of Ohio an /,
Included In the present department of Missouri
viii be designated the district OF Ohio and viii
continue to be commanded by Major Gen. Buell.
The depots OF prisoners at Columbus, Indian.
apolis, and such others as may be established
will be excepted from this arrangement. and The
commanding officers win report directly to these
headquarters.
All other officers, Of whatever rank or CORDS
VIII report to Gen. Buell., az heretofore.
Bhgadier General Denver will be assigned n
the command OF the district of Kansas to include
what was heretofore known as the department OF
Kansas except the Kansas troops now in the field
tier OF issouri These troops will report for duty
to Maj. Gen. Curtis, in Arkansas
All officers Of the district Of Kansas will repor,
70 Hrigadier General Denver, at Fort Leaven-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
LETTER FROM oRPHEUs c. KERR

EDITOR T. T.. Sunshine has at last resumed
specie payment, my boy, and every man that
chooses can walk under golden beams once
more. The sacred soil is drying up as rapidly
as an old maid after forty-two, and boot blacks
begin to quote at high figures The General
of the Mackerel brigade is so blissful at hav-
ing polish on his boots once more, that he
puts them on the mantel piece every time he
enters q room, and treads on all the toes he
can find in the street. The latter operation,
my boy, has produced much profanity, especi-
ally among the chaplains.
Speaking of chaplains, reminds me Of q rev.
erend veteran who attended to the soul of
Capt. Bob Shorty yesterday, and found it in
high state Of preservation. Capt. Bob Shorty
rashly oyer-estimated his power Of endurance,
and undertook to read Fremont's defence
When be got to the twenty first column he was
seized with vertigo, and only recovered to find
himself taking the measure Of bedstead,
with q chaplain standing by him
my friend, ," says the parson, II consider
il my duty to tell you that you are very sick
man, and take this opportunity to remind
you Of your latter end.
Capt Bob Shorty scratched his head, and
says he: cam bound for the kingdom"
"You may recover" says the chaplain,
''but now is the time TO Sc tile your worldly af-
fairs if you don't. Think of your wife and
progeny"
My Wife!" says Capt. Bob Shorty, hyster-
ically. "Ah! there's a woman for you"
''Is she worthy help-mate says the
chaplain
'!Why," says Capt Bob Shorty, ''shs's mate
and captain both in my ship. She's frugal
says Cap Bob Shorty-"she's amiable, shes
neat, and she's only got one fault in tn,
world"
"Ah" says the chaplain, ''only one fault
Then she must be an uncommon woman"
"Yes," says Captain Bob Shorty, dreamily
"my wife's got only one fault in the world :
she likes another chsp better than she doe:
me-"
At this juncture, my boy, the chaplain vas
seized with a severe cough; but as soon as he
recovered he assumed very grave expression,
and says he:
"My friend, let me beseech you to forget
worldly things for q moment, and think ot
something more needful."
"Driye On, says Captain Bob Shorty
The chaplain gave grieyous sniff, and says
he: .
"Is there not something above all created
things that you feel in need Of nowl Suppose,
my friend, that you were at sea in a terrible
storm, with the thunder roaring, the lightning
flashing, and the rain falling in torrents ali
around you, what would you do TO make your
self peacsfull'i
"You say the rain was falling in torrents ?"
says Captain Bob Shorty.
Yea, verify, ;" says the chaplain.
think, says Csptain Bob Shorty, reflect
lively, {" I think should call for an umbrella
and something hot"
Upon hearing this beautiful answer, my boy,
the chaplain buried his face in his hands
SO should l." he murmured, $50 should j. -
Depend upon il, my boy, there is q bond Of
sympathy between all men, that ne difference
OF education or circumstances can sever; and
when some nics touch Of nature causes il to
contract, IL seldom fails to bring men together
on the common platform Of whisky hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22

The MoNIToR.-It is not generally known
that this vessel, notwithstanding her light
draught of water, enormous strength, and
weight of deck, side armor and revolving tur-
ret, carries upwards Of l00,0 900 pounds of bal.
last to bring her down to her present fighting
draught. The Importance of this excess Of
buOyancy will be readily appreciated. The
weight of the turret is upwards of 100 tons,
and the gun-slides, composed of strong wrought
iron beams, form part of the massive turret
The recoil of the guns will accordingly be
checked by such an enormous amount of m after
that ordnance of any calibre may be employed
The Monitor, therefore, instead of being Of
limited capacity is capable Of carrying guns
of the largest size that we can manufacture
These facts prove conclusively that we have
yet no idea of the real destructive power OF
the new engine Of war, the sudden appearance
Of which has startled this country, and will
startle Europe still more. Suppose that the
twenty guns, which the Navy Department
is now erecting furnaces to cast, had been con.
cealed in the impregnable turret Of the Mon
itOr, and hurled their eleven hundred pound
balls against the Merrimac How different
the result The first round would have sunk
the stolen vessel with her rebel crew The
entire question Of the real aggressive proper.
ties of the Monitor thus presents itself in q
new light. We now perceive that an increase
Of tonnage and draught are not needed to rem.
der the Monitor absolutely superior in de-
structive force TO anything afoat. We have
the impregnable vessel and turret, and we
have the excess of buoyancy requisite to carry
guns Of the proposed inerdinate calibre. Car
we resist the inference that the diminutive
representative Of the new system, with it,
twenty-five hundred pound broadside, is big
enough to sink all the iron-clad steamers il
Europe?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-22
THE LATEST
The Latest from Tennessee.
The People Dtn't Respond to GOr. Harris, [

Appeal
ST. LOUIS, March 2l.-Mr Beadle one of the
Oldest citizens Of Memphis, arrived here last
night. and reports but three rebel reg iments now
between New Madrid and Memphis and they are
stationed at Fort Pillow. The Confederate gov.
eminent Is manufacturing pixies at Memphis for
The new levies, but less than 100 men have re-
sponded to the last call Of Gov Harris
The railroads terminating at Memphis are be-
Ing connected, that all the rolling stock can be
sent down the New Orleans road when neces-
sary.
ST. Louis, March 2I-A gentleman who has
been contractor at Memphis, and who left there
on Thursday, and arrived here last evening re-
ports that Gov. Harris disappeared from Memphis
tne second day after the one on which the Leefs-
lsture adjourned, and has not been heard from
since. He Is supposed to be at Corinth, Miss
The Legislature has adjourned, and gone no one
knows whittier. The subject Of burning the city
In case the evacuation should be necessary is sti
openly discussed,
There had been no impressment Of Union men
INTO the rebel service to any extent except for
guard duty until after the fall of Fort Donelson.
Since Gov. Harris proclamation impressments
nave been general. Hundreds are picked up in
the streets, and taken from their stores and dwell
lings, and marched of to a camp Of instruction
at the point Of the bayonet
A floating battery, so constructed as to be sunk
70 the waters edge, leaving nothing exposed
except her armament, which consists of some
Dahlgren guns. which was built for the protec.
ton Of Memphis, had been towed up to island
No. TO- Hollins' steam feet had also been sent
there.
Union men were leaving Memphis in great
numbers, leaving their property to be confiscated
glad to escape with their lives. Quarrels in the
streets Were of frequent occurrence between Union
men and secessionists, and shots were almost
hourly exchanged.
The rebels greatly need iron and have offered
S25 600 TO any artist who will discover the process
OF making malleable iron. Ammunition was
plenty, and the manufactures were In operation
day and night In the vicinity Of Memphis
/ There were no mail facilities except along the
railroad routes Letters and papers were carried
from town TO town by private enterprise.
GIN. GRANT AT SAVANNAH, NEAR THE ALABAMA
LfNE-GEN. BKAURRGARD AT coRINTH, MISS ),
ONLY TIN MILES DISTANT.
CHICAGO, March 21-A special dispatch to the
Journal from Cairo to-day says:
Direct and positive information has arrived
from Generals Grant and Smith Gene al Gran,
IL at Savannah, on the Tennessee river so miles
from Florence, Ala. His troops are in fine health
and spirits.
Gen. Beauregard is in command at Corinth
Miss, (about ten miles from Savannah, Tenn j
with Is COO men from Pensacola and Gems Cheat
ham aud Bragg have divisions near by
About 5000 men In the vicinity Of Savannah
have enlisted In the Union army recently.
On the night Of the 18th division Of the 5tb
Ohio cavalry put part Of Cheatham's forces Il
flight, and burned the railroad bridge.