Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-08

OENTLEHES. lbe address 10 the Orand jury
was hastily written. and j. very imperfect If il
shall eonduce IN any degree 10 the formation o.
proper public sentiment shall be abundant,
satisfied. | transmit you two copies. Will yot
be kind enough 10 give n copy 10 each OF the
morning papers. Respectfully,
The Charge.
GENTLEMEN OF THE GRAND jury: We NEE
in time OF great national peril. IN the midst o
war unexampled for it, wickedness and maen
tude, in the history OF the human race The ex
listing state OF things imposes upon all new On
ties which must be discharged iearessly. in view
of our responsibility to God and the Government
which has protected " Laws will be canvassed
the necessity for them and the right to make
them-but until thew declared invalid by com
petert judicial authority, every good citizen and
lover of his country is Under the highest obliga
ton to obey them. and to do whatever he can 10
give them force and vitality Obedience to law has
always characterized us people. aud in juno
ture like this. when the very existence of the ma
tionis at stake, that obedience should not be re
luctanty. but freely rendered We owe ale
glance to the Government tor the privileges en-
Joyed. and when, for the first time in our history,
that allegiance has thrown any burdens upon US
shall we not bear them cheerfuy, and show our
selves worthy of the sacrifices made Tor us, and
own honor; I'll e blood that has been shed; the
treasure that has been spent the memories Of
the past, aud the hopes of the future deng nd that
this rebellion shall be crushed the union Of these
States restored. ana the authority of law recog
nzed. In order To this Government, il j.
absolutely necessary that the laws, which the
wisdom Of Congress deems right and proper for
the crisis, should he faithfully observed ODE
dence to law means more than mere determi.
NOT 10.
acquie>cence in the law until it is repealed, or
judcially declared of NO effect "A cheerful recog
milton of its binding obi CATION: and willingness
toad IN enforcing II, i required alike by com
mon patriotism and common interests We seek
to establish the supremacy of the Government.
and TO compel the unqualified submission of the
Rebels to the laws. How ask them TO
submit. II We do not ourselves render a willing
obedience? We may and will differ in any great
war, on the right manner 81 conducting it, and
the wisdom OF the policy pursued, but no man
who Is not traitor at heart. will ever suffer that
difference 10 lead him. by speech or writing, t.
counsel resistance to law.
Government must compel the obedience of in
divIduals. otherwise. who shall seek It's protection
or tear Its vengeance government tina
does not. cannot enforce the execution of il.
laws. ceases 10 fulfill its high function and viii
receive the contempt of mankind. Misguided
men who oppose the authority of law, mus
be punished Their punishment Is due as an ex
ample to deter Others. Not to punish them, argue.
great weakness. and is really a crime agains
society and good order. He. who at this perioc
resiSts the law himself, or induces others to dc
so, is dangerous enemy to his country If law
cannot be enforced the despotism of the moi
follows, and any tyranny is preferable 10 that
| Congress in order to increase and strengthen
the armies OF the United States, has passed al
forces The law is "A severe one, as all laws o
the kind are. The law was not made wantonly
but in great crisis, to meet a great peril Tn,
country is entitled To the services of all her cti
zens. when needed, and il not voluntarily given
compulsory means must be used TO obtain them
Our highest civil duty is to serve our countr,
when in danger, and severe laws when necessary
will be cheerfully obeyed, by patriotic people
struggling preserve the rich blessings of free
government This rebellion can ONLY he endec
by the strong arm of military power; and if IN,
armies already in the field are not enough. the,
must be added To. and. if necessary, the power o
the conscrlpt law invoked. Desertion j.
great crime. and il suffered to continue. will ut
terly ruin our armies in the field IL would be
come inirequent, and soon cease altogether. i
bad men did not aid and encourage H. IL is tn,
manifest duty OF every person who knows that
soldier in the service of the United States ha,
the nearest military post And if any one, II
disregard of his duty and i'm violation OF law
aids. advises or encourages a soldier To desert
or, knowingly harbOrs cOnceals assists 20 carr,
him away, employs him. after he has deserted
he should be punished. A few examples woul,
produce the most saluary effects Aud when i
draft Is ordered. if anv person shall be aban
dOned AS to resist IT, or counsel or aid any person
To resist il: or shall assault obstruct any off
Ger i'm the performance of any service counecte
with IL, or shall counsel any one 10 assault or
oppose such officer: shall advise drafted mel
not tn co. shall wilfullv dissuade them from
the performance of their military duty under tn,
Law such person il subject be heavily fined anC
imprisoned.
Conspiraces combinations of men 10 obstruc
the execution of the law. mSchievous in pro
portion 10 the numbers engaged They are zen.
orally concealed, for those enlisted in them are
aware that their undertaking. j. unlawful and viii
not bear exposure Such combinations are dan
gerons civil liberty in a time of profound
peace. and pre- eminentlv so in a terrible war
when the Government needs the sympathy kind
offices. and cooperation Of all her citizens Ii /.
charged that there are secret organizations. IN
some of the States Of this Union with "crips
signs and passwords" having for their object.
resistance To law. and the overthrow of the Gov.
eminent. liz Is hard 10 conceive of So great de
praVity and wickedne>S. but n such organizations
do exist they should he speedily overthrow. il
we would avoid future trouble and calamity. Il
any where in this State bad men have combined
together tor such wicked purposes. pray you
bring them to light. and let them receive the pun
ishment due 10 their crimes
I he heart of the patriot il sickened and hu
Initiated NJ the discovery Of the frauds AMI pecu
lati0nS which have been perpetrated anon The
Government lt j. a matter of the profourleSi
gret thar there are living among u, those whc
are base enough Ia cheat the Govern ment Whef
the homes at cur people darkened 10y the hor
rOrS OF civil war. aud our blood and treasure are
freely given 10 save the lie OF the nation Tn,
loathins and scorn which they ae>erveilv re-
ceive will not stop the evil The only electut
way To 10 II, i 20 enforce the laws men trll
cheat and defraud IN a Time ike this. they shout,
feel the pressure OF the law aud be made u posi-
BILE 10 diSSoFge their III gotten gains II suhiee
10 tine rules and articles of war they should b'
shot u in civil lite the severest penalties th'
law should be their portion Treason X th'
highest crime OF civil nature that can be CON
mItlei IL strikes directly AT the lite OF the Gov
ernment. and DESTROYS all the safeguards that th'
iaw has ordained for the welfare OF society. Al
though Il i difficult to believe that any citizen %
lnlntna, has been guilty. of such an strpciou
crime. vet few general remarks on .he suhec
NAV uot be inappropriate.
The trainers Of the Constitution have ses M
20 TIE exercise OF tia, wisdom aud forecaste whcl
- exhibited N all their works TO declare whs
/ snail constitute treason, and BY what feSff,,orr