Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-05-25
From the N. Y. Journal of Commerce
How TO save the Country.

II is impossible to re unite the Northern peo-
pie in one practical body, for the support of the
Constitution and the Union. That can only be
done oy a total change of policy, of advisers and
of conduct in the war. A majority Of the peo-
pie of the North-twO thirds if not seven Fights
of them, are conservative men, deeply grieved at
the policy which has been adopted. A portion of
these support the Administration in its policy on
ly because they feel it to be a duty to support the
national authorities. aud these would rejoice at a
change in policy, and sustain the adoption of
rigid constitutional measures with tenfold more
satisfaction and enthusiasm. 1t is impossible TO
unite the North in sustaining the present policy.
1t ia possible to do it with a change. Does not
wisdom call loudly on the authorities to heed this
truth ?
From the Rochester Daily Union.l
Something must be done. There are just two
alternatives, viz: either to follow the advice of
Horace Greeley and " bow to our destiny and
make the best attainable peace" or let Mr.. Lin
coin wipe out his slate, begin anew, and make
war as war should be made. We leave to Greeley
and his followers the advocacy o. the first prOpo-
sition, and urge the second.
AS a"militory necessity" now, and in defer
ence to the judgment of those who furnish the
means and muscle to carry on the war, let Nc
Clellan be called back. Withdraw the enamel
patton proclamation and bury all the dead bulls.
Abandon the paper warfare entirely. Danish
" ade. Chandler and all the destructives from the
council. Retire Stanton. Welles, Halleck Ethan
Allan Hitchcock and every man who stands in
in the way of one head. The country must
trust some one. and it is willing to trust Nc.
Clellan. Put Com. Vanderbilt or some other
live man in We'les' place. Give the new Sec.
rotary of the Navy to understand that he is
subordinate to the General in Chief of the ar
nv. Let Mcclellan select the Secretary of
War-say Dix-snd ensure harmonious action
in the war office. Give Mcclellan all the pow
er he requires. He must be put on a parallel
with jeff. Davis so far as the military and navy
and all operations are concerned.
Then let Bir. Lincoln turn his attention to his
legitimate business Of furnishing the men and
material of war. Do what ought to have been
done at the outset. Divide the army into two
classes-one of Offense and one of defense. Make
the army of defense up from the regular militia
of the several States They will come out il
called upon. Place them in the fortifcations
and defensive posts. and send the veterans longing
for action to the field. The army of otense is
already on its ground. Establish ut suitable
points in the rear military depots and camps of
instruction. Commence n thoroughly Organized
and effective system of enlistment. or conscrip
ton. or both. or some method by which troops
may be raised. and put the men into these camps
and depOts, so that when reinfOrcements offs 900,
or so 900 men are required they will be on hand
with others who are ready to fall into their places
for the next emergency.
Never let up for a moment in this work, until
the last gun Is fired and the last Rebel has swal-
lowed the oath of allegiance. No matter though
thousands and thousands of men are gathered
who may never be called upon to shoulder a
death dealing musket. Their existence as drilled
aud efficient soldiers will exert an influence upon
the enemy, rpon our own armies before them,
and last. though not least, upon our European
friends, that will amply repay the peeuniary out
lay. And this is no time 10 count cost Their
education will be one of the best investments of
greenbacks that can be made.