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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18
GEN. suru.Ide,s Proceedinrs.

We do not credit that the administration are
gone stark mad, and therefore we do not believe
that they are bent on provoking civil disturbance
in the North, but they must be made to know, il
they do not know, that the high h-handed meas
ures which Gen. Burnside has inaugurated in his
military department, respecting the freedom of
speech and OF the press, cannot be pursued as q
policy without the greatest danger Of provoking
civil disturbances. If it is believed that such
measures are necessary 10 the free enforcement
of the conscription or any other law Of the land,
or to the unobstructed prosecution Of military
operations, there was never a greater mistake iD
the world. If it is believed that they will have
the effect to compel men to think better of the
war policies of the Administration than they
would otherwise do, there was never a greater
mistake in the world; they will have the very
opposite effect If the Administration, or Gen.
Observation-Disclosures is responsible for the meas
ures-had set out to do that which would alarm
and exasperate the people of the North, and drive
them from the support of the war, a more power
full means in that behalf could not be devised.
Devoted as this people are 20 the Union, they are
more devoted TO civil liberty, and it is these
measures of Gen. Burnside which alarm them
for the safety of civil liberty. They Fnow the
useessness of those measures for their professed
object, and, sensitvely jealous of their Consttu-
tional rights each new encroachment upon those
rights is cause for new apprehension that the Ad
ministration have serious designs upon their in
tegrity. And they are not wrong in this appre
bension, whatever the design of the Administra-
ton for the lessons of history justify the gravest
apprehensions.
1t is the Northwest which has, with more
promptness than any other section, answered ev-
cry demand of the Government upon her. She
has exhibited no indispOsIion TO yield compliance
with every lawful demand hereafter, though the
L n
OF her people Why, then, this raid upon her
Why this usurpation and violence Of arbitrary
powerT Why these trespasses upon the dearest
rights of citizenship ?-[ Chicago Times.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

DIsGRAcEFUL AFFAIR AT FUNERAL.-On Sun
day the remains Of Mrs. Portteus. the wife Of
Thomas Portteus, was taken to Acton, in this
county, for interment. The funeral cOrtage ar
rived at the Church about O'Clock p. NJ, where
the funeral sermon was preached, after which the
congregation repaired to the grave yard TO per-
form the last sad rites. A young lady in the
crowd wore a butternut breastpn, and while the
earth was rafting on the coffin two women point
ed to the ornament, their eyes flashing fire. They
followed the young lady few steps from the
grave, and each seizing her by an arm strove to
take the pin. The mother of the young lady
coming up, struck one of them with her parasol
in the face. AID irregular fight ensued among the
women. When women get niger on the brain
they are as crazy as men laboring under the same
disease, and lese all feeling and sense Of pro-
priety
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18
INDIANAPOLIS, ND, MONDAY, MAY 18, 1863.

some of my most attached friends were also his,
and from them / learned to cherish for him senti-
ments of affection and respect. In all the rela-
tions of life he pure and above reproach-a
devoted husband. indulgent father. warm friend,
kind neighbor, and upright Judge. He discharged
the duties of the different public positions which
be held with honor to himself and satisfaction to
the community. 1t was, however, as Judge of
the District Court of Indiana, which Office he
held for twenty years, that he was best known,
and his character and services most appreciated.
Judge Huntington's perceptions were quick,
and his judgment was practical and accurate.
Whenever a difficult question was presented to
him for decision, he endeavored to subject it to
the test of his common sense; and If it was of
such a nature that he could bring it to a moral
solution, and could feel satisfied where the justice
of it lay, there he rested. In such n case, even
contrary adjudications had slow and difficult
impression on his mind. He was the soul of
honor; his contempt for meanness and for all
low and vulgar qualities, never failed to obtain
expression. when provoked by their presence.
He was eminently genial and social in his nature,
and in his personal address was uncommonly en-
dowed.
The influence of his presence was positive. II
insured him consideration from strangers, and was
felt in the daily intercourse of life
His administration of justice was wise pure
and impartial, and won the respect and confidence
of the people, equally with the bar. The Cour
deplores his loss, aod in honor to his memory
directs that the address of Mr. Voorhees,, together
with the resolutions of the bar and the responses
of the different members of the Court, be entered
upon the records
And in further honor to his memory, without
transacting any ordinary business. it is ordered
that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow
at 9 o'clock
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18
WHOLE NO. 1,245.


As we go TO press rumors come in upon US
thick and fast. Couriers are said to be arriving
with accounts of Yankees here there, there and
everywhere. One who left Ashland at p NJ.
reports that they have burned the Fredericksburg
railroad bridge over the Chckahominy. ten miles
from the city AS a train started for Ashland
this evening. some uneasiness is felt on account
of this report
FROM COLUMBIA.
dispatch was received about 10 o'clock from
GordonsviIle, stating that VIM. T.. F. Lee had
fallen upon body of Yankee cavalry. near Co
lumbla, killed and wounded many and scattered
the balance TO the winds.
An hour later a report was circulated that the
party engaged by Lee was not the main body of
the Yankees but only a detached squadron: that
the principal force consisted Of several thousand,
who were carrying everything before them: had
burned the dwellings at Elk Hill and Byrd
plantations, and were devastating the whole coun-
try.
Much of this must doubtless be set down to the
account of the proverbial exaggeraton ofexcited
country people.
REBEL AccouSrs-GES. LEES OFFICIAL DISPATCH
ANNOUNCING REBEL VICTORY.
MILFORD, May 3, 1863.
To President Daris:
Yesterday Gen. Jackson penetrated to the rear
of the enemy, and drove him from all his posi-
tons from the wilderness to within one mile of
Chancellorvlle
he engaged at the same time in front by
two of Longstreet's divisions.
Many prisoners were taken, and the enemy's
loss in killed and wounded is large.
This morning the battle was renewed.
He was dislodged from all bis positions around
Chancellorville and driven back toward the
Rappahannock. over which he is now retreat
ing.
We have again to thank Almighty God for a
great victory.
regret to state that Gen. Paxton was killed,
Gen. jackson severely and Gems. Heath and A.
P. Hill slightly wounded.
ROBERT E. LEE, General Commanding.
FIVE THOUSAND PRISONERS TAKEN BY GENERAL
JACKSON.
The following dispatch was received this morn
ing at the War Department. from Major Boyle,
the Provost Marshal at Gordonsville:
GoRDoSsvmLE, May 4, 1868.
DR.. W S. Voolfolk left Chancelloryille at
o'clock p. NJ, yesterday. He reports that the
fight was still going on at Fredericksburg. Gen.
Jackson occupies all the lords except Ely's, and
had taken 5000 prisoners and prisoners were still
coming in. Our men were in good condition.
Our loss is heavy. All seems quiet in the front.
No enemy in Culpepper.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

The New Orleans PicayIne of the 18th ult.,
has the following items:
PRovosT CoURT-Before Judge Peabody-Mrs.
d. Morton and three children were up for talking
secesh. Mrs. NJ was required 10 pay fine Of
SO or go to prison for twenty days.
negro named Henry up for striking =
soldier with a plane on the arm, in one of the
Dauphn street cars. 1t appears that the darkey
was putting on airs. and the soldier said: "Do
you suppose the Yankees came here to free the
niggers?" "That's what Massa. Lincoln saws,
replied the darkey. Then" responded the sol
dier, "you d-d-iyou are mistaken" The
darkey retorted with equal rudeness, and blow
to boot. The Judge held that the soldier had
no right TO put such questions, and discharged
the negro.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

The ARREST OF VALLASDIGHAM.-There Is no
necessity for any FUSS excitement, or indignation
about Vallandigham's arrest. IL he has been
foolish and inconsiderate. he must suffer the con
sequences of his folly. The Democratic party
has only to keen COOL for the persistent blunders
of the Administration render il the complete
master OF the situation. All cases Of arbitrary
arrests will make political capital for the Presi-
Dental canvass Of next year. Then, when the
Democrats come into power, they can serve the
Abolitiouists as the Abolitionists have served
them. Those must be very poor laws which will
not work both ways. A little patience. and the
radical faction will receive the justice il has
long merited.-[N. Y Herald.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 6-5IS P. M.-The J.
Tucker has Just arrived with $50 wounded. l
send portion of the names. Officers who left
Fredericksburg on Wednesday report all our
forces across the Rappahannock. The Rebels
were shelling our retreating rear guard on Wed
nesday morning. About 10000 wounded are
awaiting transportation North. and officers re.
port that our loss in killed. wounded and miss
ing will reach &c. .000-[ Philadelphia Inquirer.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

cE-The Democratic Mass Meeting announced
to take place Wednesday the 10th Of the present
month, promises to be a mighty gathering Of the
people; hundred thousand viii be present st
the least calculation. Every man who loves his
country and desires TO perpetuate the union Of the
tuition, should be present on the occasion.
[CawfosdsviIls Review.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18

TIE DAILY SENTINEL
Will be sent by mail express subscribersa any
point for sixty cents month seven dOarsa year. All
subscriptions invariably in advance Address
ELDER HARKNESS, BINGHAM.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-18
WHAT BECAME OF THE YANKEES.

From all the information before us, we are dis
posed to believe that the two regiments-the one
from Hanover Courthouse and the one which
visited the suburbs of the city, rendezvoused yes
terday evening at the Old Church, in the lower
end of Hanover county, from which place they
could bear either northward toward Port Royal.
or eastward to their gunboats on the York River.
Mr.. Lipscomb, the keeper of the tavern at the
Old Church. was in town last night, and reported
the Yankee cavalry in heavy force at that place.
and that they came from the direction of Rich
mond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-03-11
THE EVENING STAR.
LATE SOUTHERN NEWS

Esmt ar dune MT OF Fsrt EcAllister-Repo 1.
fTsEs the RaPPaaanasck.
The Richmond Enqaiper VI Monday ,the e.hl
Aas the fclio wing:
TT =" iast night nothing later had b.en re-
~sivrd az he War department from Fort No
AiEsa-. The ieicet accounts We aayc ray g IL
~. faEkss Feet after a terrific bombgr d. ne 1t
sso retired, AMI 1t - thought the enemy bad
A~-n again r-prls@d, at l-s<t h~ has shown 10
farmer disposition to reIesT the attack. The
LomtardEasnt is represented TO have heen tIT.
rife. The fire of three iroR-clrd~ and three
ne ran. time, and she'll and shots literally
rainHd en- the garrison. The iTs oopl msnoed
about O'Clock in thu merning and con-
E7ssc up 10 q late hour in the eyeuink and
n-ccsh the ni-ht. But when morning &c lie
fss Yankee feet had disappeared. This f. TIA
sb-Dys fourth attack on Fort nc Able TER, and
- Gas Jailed, strange to ssJ and in tie contest
zee fcTt is said TO have sustained but little
damage, and our loss Is said 70 be two wounded
and none Killed. 1t shows that Yankee gun
sos r. and morterr are n humous. In fact, We
are toie t'at, go accustomed have become tic
people Of EIcksburG 10 them and SO little is the
Ear manifested at their Smelling, when tia
Are commences, the people go out to wItnes. il
~ KIND CT emGsem-nt.
IRON TIE sAPPAEAEHcTK
The cft-repeated tale that the Yankees were
Preparing 70 cross tie Rapp1hannoGk a. Fred
srcssbUJs was rena wed yesterday morning
with considerable earnaetnfs.. The report on
Fsts occasion originated In a statement 10 tn.
sEsct that HoossT's army was ready, an xious
ssd determined to move for ward on TN. fret
jnir dfy, or very shortly thereafter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-03-11

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TO AR1tsTr, sN0kAVkRs AND orhEES

C1s;cxs foT National Cur snsy Notes ara hereby
sns 70 ana r1. 10 &c . .. sna.s "a, a.;
81 Osas s-,s sa.aorissos National currency, sp-
RIA sesisrs must be 4 .,iorsi ia their character;
sNa none vi be eoasids rcd that have been used
r OF or Il sls
p!cec elns must All be OF the uniform size OF seven
5e,isn. Tos: Be Tor both the DIVERS. and reverse
r. II. ana ss 81
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T.. i"iS",is s:ss. q ..stiSns o. and o. of .ss
FshTus:y Is, Ess: Every person making O az
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or attem pttne 70 pass any Imitation or alteration
r..,e Q. impression n.ae IN imitation Of IT. or
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s:ss sesrrsry .sss uit; Of fsiosy and sas,est
isonrent not exceeding fifteen years at hsrd Ia
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Nsrsh, isss, aud must in ell eases be socompsned
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thst may pc ofer ed. For such dssisn. parts OF
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Will be paid. not exceeding in the Aggregate s~a
hundred dollars for each po'e; apa the accept Dc,
tie United etates. The designs no: accepted viii
seyeturusd 70 the parties submitting them.
Proeteais will also be received for furnishing
dies in accordance with the designs: stating The
eott Of the v.etet dies, ana the date st which
,hey can be furnished: the secretary reseryinx the
rish 1t to accept designs or parts or dsHyns and
causing them to be engraved by other parties tban
those rub uniting the designs If he deems t for the
interest of the government TO do so. In all eases
the dcs, and ail t-an.fcre copies thereo: % be
th4 exclusive property Of the Jn.tod States.
IL the SELECTION of designs, special attention win
be given to security against counter fefting and
sgainst alterations, well 10 euitabisress for
currency.
Proposals and designs must be enclosed in sealed
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Treasury and pls inly endorsed Dssi gns and Pro-
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CT tie 18th day Of March, 1883, 81 z o'eioekh;
3. P. CHASE,
mar 3-eotd Secretary Of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-03-11

Is Nashville, Tenn, a man named COckrill
owning half million dollars worth of property,
having refused 10 pay an assessment levied on
tie disioyal of one thousand dollars, has been
arrested and confined in the penitentiary
where he now crows very small.
50 During the ball given at Naples on the 1th
by the Duchess Of Genoa, an explosive shell,
thrown by some unkn own hand, burst in the
courtyard OF the palace, bnt caused no other
n Ischief than that OF breaking q few panes of
glass.
~ The New York Tribune is ferociouslv
attacking Gen. Banks because he has displayed
some sense in the management of the negro
nuisance in New Orleans. 1t accuses him of
hatred TO the Government.
S1he underground railway (Metropoli-
tan) in London is g success. 1t was opened a
few weeks ago, and its average number of pas =
sengers per week is a quarter of a million
~ The gentleman who recently was eie cted
from railway ear in Canada for insist on
paying his fare IN silver coin, has recovered
$3.50 damages from the company.
- Mr.. Chase has all along expressed his
cFinion that the SiCi,G0U,E $50 interest bearing
notes. authorized in the new law, are essen
italy legal tender.
- a Green Mountain Boy, only ninety-two
years OF age, skaied 2k miles on the first day
Of January last, and did il as swiftly and hand
sofaely as youth of fifteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-03-11
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND
The Battle of Spring Eill.

FRArsLIs, Tenn, March 9.-The attack
spcn our forces ctatio.ed near Sr-tnE 1: u.
was led by the rebel Gen. r, rrest in persOn
suder orders from Generals. Bragg and Vap
Dom The rebel forces were better armed and
separiecned Than usual, and were var.ously
estimated at from 1000 to 10000 in n umbers
ae battle ragged with utmost fury during
Thursday. and the day was lost 10 the Federal
forces b. the terrible condition of the roads,
and the lack OF earneetne.s of purpose and
perseverance,, or the part OF some OF our officers
high la command, who .hould hare hurried
forward reinforcPaentS.
There IL no cues tIon here about the behavior
OF our troops They fought splendidly during
Thursday and acted with the steadiress of
Veterans. but were finally oyerpowered and
driven back by the rebel host. The rebel cav
airy came down upon Colonel Coburn's bri.
Sauc Jusr before dark and routed IL completely
leaving 40 Scpe for rallying at that late honr in
the day, especially rs ammunition trains had
teen turned back toward Franklin, and MANY
CT our men were entirely out OF ammunition.
The loss OF The rebels in the action. as near as
eoui2 oe asCertaineG, was two hundred and ten
f3i0) killed, and five hundred wounded There
Is bat little doubt that The rebel loss is much
greater than this, as during the sSirmishinr
sa-iy in TIE day our troops held q decided adj.
vantage over The rebels, and the latter carried
lack their killed and wounded.
None Of our officers were killed, although
cutie number were wounded. Our loss in
non commissioned officers and enlisted men
ioOtf mp as follows: Killed, 100: wounded, 2io;
taken prisoners-h BY Gen. Forrest, about 600
~ .-s - .Aoo''' HisHI Gie TeDeiS 1etGe&ted.
Our forces lett 20 rs after the battle were not
suf1lcIent TO follow them mp. If this could
have been done, this deariy-won rebel success
might have been turned into 4 decided Union
victory. General Rosecrans has been here
end. Judging from his looks, viii make some
Of our 'political" generals more attentive or
make The military profession 4 very unpopu-
lar one for them.
On Saturday, the It'll Pennsylvania Cavalry
had quite battle with a body of rebels ad-
ranciHg towards Unionville. The affair took
place near the town, ard the rebels were badly
whipped. The Federal loss was small. and
two hundred and thirty rebels were killed an
wounded, ana number Of captures were
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-03-11

81 The n. Y. World thinks that the country
must not be surprised should IL find at the
opening OF the Spring campaign that the South
ern armies at every point will be in superior
numbers 10 our own armies. The most r1srcI-
less and extensive consumption known TO his.
tory is now in full operation at the South All
persons between IA and 80 years OF age, through
out such OF the Confederacy as j. not now in
rna actual possession of the Union forces are
bow being pressed into the military service of
the South. The able-bodied are put right in 20
the egiTnents now in the field. while the Young.
Old, and feeble guard depots and railways and
superIntend tAe work OF the negroes on the
FORTH cations. The theory OF the Greeley Radi-
Gals that the next three months will finish the
war has been accepted bv the South as the cor
Feet one ana 1t is srraining every nerve to be
victorious at all the menaced points
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