Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-21

Indeed, the Democrats had received an assurance
from some Of the prominent members of the
Administration party, in the early part of the
day, that the meeting should not be interfered
with in any way, and that there need be no appre
tensions.
Our hopes would have been realized and the
pledge of our opponents fully redeemed, had il
not been for a meddlesome Methodist preacher
wolf in sheep's cothing"-by the name of
Huffman or Hoffman. This long faced, sancti
monious hypocrite saw fit, after the people had
returned to their homes. TO lodge a complaint
with the Provost Marshal against Mr.. Dodd,
charging him with having uttered reasonable
sentiments and demanding his arrest Tn Justice
to many of the citizens Of Rensselaer,. and con
siderable portion of the Milroy Guards, we would
state that they were opposed to making the arrest
1t is reported that portion of the Guards refused
to participate in the arrest.
The ground of the charge. as we have been in
formed is this: In the course Of his speech, Mr..
Dodd had occasion to allude TO the election in
Kentucky, and incidentally remarked that the
ballot box was the last hope for the preservation
Of the liberties OF a free people. and, when de
priyed of that sacred right, it would be time to
make resistance. We do not pretend to give
Mr. d s exact language. but remember dis
tinctly that such was the import of his remark
We have not seen the complaint, but we have
been Informed that it is complete perversion of
the language and meaning of the speaker. We
had quite as good an opportunity of knowing
what Mr. Dodd said as this long faced sccandrel.
who no doubt present for the express purpose
of manufacturing falsehood and making mischief
We know of no class of men who have done
more to produce the present state of affairs in
this country than just such men as this Huff
man-mer who have "stolen the livery heaven
IL, .,,I IL.
consigned 10 the infamy they so richly merit, the
better it will be for Christianity and the peace of
community. There need be no fear of mistaking
their real character-hy their fruits you may
know them. They are "busybodys," "hypo
critics." bearing a marked resemblance 10 the
Pharsee of old. who for pretense made long
prayers" and thanked God ''he was not as other
men &C.
The word went forth that our speaker had been
arrested, and that the town was guarded and none
permitted to pass the guard coming or going
The particulars, of course. could not be ascer
tanned, and the worst was copjectured ITO the
rescued" was the word. and feet messengers went
forth, and when the day began to dawn the roads
in every direction were literally swarmng with
the hard listed yeOmanry of the country, who
crme with alacrity, not waiting for the morning
meal, ana with such weapons as they could hasti
" procure, some with shot guns, some with RI
hes, and Others with corn cutters, pitchforks and
even hickory clubs. By nine or ten O'Clock in
the morning these men had selected their camp
ground, spot surrounded by cluster of beauti
ful groves. Here their guns were hastily over
hauled and put in order, ammunition examined
and distributed. A large quantity of lead pipe
was procured at neghboring mill, and
hastily moulded into bullets As the force
which WAS rapidly increasing, grew large. the ex
ctement increased. and it was with great difficult
ty that they could be restrained from rushing
forward to the anticipated conflict. The apDre.
hension was that Mr. Doid might be disposed oI
before they could reach him 1t was well the
difficulty terminated as il did. Many of them
had listened to Mr. Dodd the day previous, and
knew that the sentiments he expressed were
truthful and patriotic, and they were determined
to right bis wrong or sacrifice their lives in the
attempt Some were almost fir ,ntic with rage,
and God only knows what the result would have
been had they got within the limits of the town
Mr. Wesley Splitter determined to visit Rens
selaer for the purpose Of obtaining reliable infor
nation. and effecting. if possible some arrange
mpnt that would obyiate the fearful consequences
that we,e appr.hended This purpose, however
was not Effected without opposition on the part o
his friends. as the impression prevailed that the
town guarded-that If he should secure ar
entrance he would not be permitted to return
time, the men beclme restless. and il seemed
impossible to hold them back Others proposed
a similar mission, but before it could be carried
into operation Mr. Splitter arrived. and informed
the men, who were drawn up IN line to receiv,
him. that "A satisfactory arrangement had beer
made. and that Mr. D0dd WIS at liberty to %
when and where he pleased; that the citizens wer,
much alarmed (and they certainly had reason t.
be- for the safety of their town; that they hat
begged Mr. d. .sd To 90 out to where his friend
were. aud use his influence TO restore peace an,
harmony; but as he was desirous of returnin;
home and had barely time to make a connection
with the csrs he desired Mr. Splitter to act in hi
stead and assure his friends thet the arrangement
was entirely satisfactory, so far as he was con
cerned This had the desired effect They hat
accomplished bloodless victory and were salts
fei with the result
We hooe that like occurrence may neve
take place again. Bitterly as we are opposed q
the views and measures OF our political oppo
Dents God knows We do not wish to see then
injured in their persons property Many o
them respect and esteem our persona
friends, but we tell them plainly they must re
spect the rights of their neighbors, if they wish t.
live in peace and security. r
The basket pie mic of the people of Indians
and Illinois," an abolition affair. came off a
Vincennes on Thursday last. ard it is admitted OF
all hands to have been a grand fzzle. The rail
roads run half fare trains in every direction. bu
the people didn't come. There were not owe
1000 to 200 people--men. women and child
ren-on the ground any time during the speak
ing. Col. H s. LANE and Col. r. W. THoMPso
were the orators, and their theme. as it is of al
Abolition speakers, was abuse of Democrats an,
the Democratic party.
ANOTHER PAPKR-The Democratic Stand
ard is the name of new paper just started a
Anderson, Madison county. IL is published an
edited by O. c. wILLErs. and is pledged to sus
tain the principles and organization of the Demo
cratic party. We welcome the Standard as an
other representative of the cause upon which rest
the only hope OF preserving free. constitutions
government. ,saf s
Six hundred and ninety dollars and ninety
six cents have been appropriated by the Cit
Council to pay sundry bills of citizens made 70
the city and State during the Morgan raid.
Scenes a Convention. ~
Ii is claimed for the Radical Charcoal Conyen