Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-13

ton. These measures. most of them, have been
concluded upon after very mature deliberation,
and discussion. and after more than a years ex
perience in actual warfare. Possibly, they are
not the wisest and best that could have been en-
acted. That. however, is a matter which does
not no,c concern either of us. Enough for US to
know, that they have been agreed upon by the
onIv riohffuI and proper authorities kno0n 10 our
Government. and that they are likely to remain
in force until time and experience shall suggest
some modification. and this, though you and L
should talk ourselves hoarse in opposition. The
only practical effect. then, of allowing news
papers and public speakers tc inveigh against
these measures, is to divide and distract our W
people. and thus give material laid and CON-
fort to our enemies. In this connection, allow
me to call your attention, and that of the people
of the whole State, to the following extract OF a
letter written by Hon. Reverdy johnson to GER
tain citizens of Baltimore, who had invited him
to address them:
1.-The scle ministers Of peace at present are our
gallant officers, soldiers and sailors. Let these
be used as they may be, and the end will soon be
accomplished: and let US, in pressing on the foe,
not halt to ~criticise the conduct OF the Govern
ment. Let US. on the contrary, give 1t hearty,
jealous support while the peril Is upon us, reserv-
ing for a period Of restored peace whatever of
CcuSurc We nave 10 pass On Tic COuOhCb II II
men who are administering IT,"
If such be the sentiments of Senator johnson,
a Southern man. it ought to be no hardship for
you and l and all the citizens of Indiana to live
up to the requirements of General Order No. 3.
Again, / give it as my opinion that this rebellion
will have TO be either established or crushed be
tween this time and the 4th day of March, 1865,
or during this administration, and that, therefore,
be who is factiOusly and actively opposed to the
t1ar policy of the Administration is as much op-
posed to his Government. III my premises are
correct, the conclusion follows. never yet have
seen any one that thought this war could endure
two years longer. If there are any such it must
be those that intend to throw everything in the
way Of this Administration in order that the war
may be prolonged by some possibility. and
another Administration get the credit of settling
it. As l value the lives ofour hundreds Of thous-
ands of gallant soldiers in the field, as l regard
the feelings, bereavements. and sufferings of their
anxious families and friends at home, and as |
regard the true interests of our State and nation,
l am going TO see to it, that in Indiana at least,
such men have no abiding place.
1t is a more serious thing than MANY are won,
to suppose. to divide and distract our country and
prolong the war. In putting a stop to such prac
tees, | shall hold the leaders principally respon-
sible. As well might J establish a number oil
small pox hospitals in The heart of the city, and
then punish the people for being infected with that
loathsome disease. as to allow newspapers and
public speakers to belch forth their disloyal and
reasonable doctrines, and blame the people for
becoming cOntaminated Herewith. Such things
will not do in these times. To kill the serpent
speedily. it must be hit in the head. Genera
Order No. 9 has been approved by Major Genera
Burnside. and the force placed at my disposal tC
enforce il. shall do so i'm every case where 4
palpable violation comes to my knowledge
Hoping l have made myself understood. anC
thanking you for your frank and manly letter,
l am yours, with great respect,
MILO s. HascALL,
Brigadier General of Volunteers.
Commanding District.
To Hon. JOSEPH K. EDGERToN, NJ @.