Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-10-17
Gen. B.s.vKS on. THE STUMP
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NEw YORK, Sept ia letter purporting 10
have been written by Alex. Stephens, of Geor-
gia. the rebel Vice President. in reply to letter
from several of his fellow citizens, is published.
he says no person more ardently desires an end
to the than be does; but il is not in his pow
er, nor theirs, TO bring tEat about. He said the
recognition of the sovereignty OF the States is
the only solution OF the trouble The idea OF
maintaining the old Union or any Union by force
is preposterous. The subjugation of the South
by the North would involve the destruction of
the Constitution and the overthrow of their LID
critics as well as ours. Any peace growing out
of a Union of States established by force will be
as ruinous to them a. TO us
The action OF the Chicago conv vention 50 far
its platform of principles, presents a ray OF
light which, under Providence, may prove the
dawn of the day to this long and cheerless night.
To convention OF States TO adjust our Difficult
ties he had no objections.
Judge Advocate Gen. Hollis report upon the
testimony gathered BY him, concerning the treas
enable secret societies formed in loyal States, as
adjuncts to rebellion, is published in the Evening
Post, TO day.
According to this report, this reasonable order
embraces societies bearing various titles. such as
Mutual Protection Society, Circle of Honor.
Circle or knights OF Mighty Hosts. Knights of
Golden Circle, Corps de Belque, Southern De
gree, Order OF American Knights, Order OF the
Sons OF Liberty, Knights of Order OF the Sons
OF Liberty. Peace Organization, Star Organiza-
ton American Organization, Democratic In
vincible CLUB. Democratic Reading Room. and
Mcclellan Minute men. The latter title is the
one borne by secret POLITICAL ssociation, in the
State Of New York and other parts OF the North.
Judge Holt says it would seem to be a branch of
the .. a h having substantially the same oh
jects t. be accomplished. by means expressly
suited 10 the localities Ia which il is established,
Tor as the Chief Secretary of this Association,
Dir 4 +. Stevens. stated in June last TO reliable
Witnesses, whose testimony has been furnished,
those who represent the Mcclellan interest are
compelled to preach vigorous prosecution of
the wat, IN order TO secure the popular sentiment
and allure nations
The Mcclellan Minute Guard as appears from
circular issued by the chief secretary, at New
York, i organized UPON a military basis similar
TO that order proper. Ii Is composed OF compa
nes-One for each election disirict-ten Of which
constitutes brigade with Brigadier General at
lis head. The whole is placed under Com
mander in Chief
The first Supreme Commander Of the Order was
y. G. Wright, Esq, OF the New York News, who
was, last May, sent to Fort Lafayette. Vallan-
dIgham was his successor. Robert Holloway
OF Illinois, was Lieutenant General, and acted
sence from the country.
Col Sanderson, in his report on the progress of
the Order, expresses the opinion that the Order
was founded by Nallandgham during his Danish
ment, aud upon consultation At Richmond with
Davis and other prominent traitors. The Order
in Indiana boasts that the ritual came direct
from Davis and one OF the witnesses states posi-
lively that Davis is a member.
The number belonging to the Order has been
vsriously estimated at IRON 80, 900 to 100 ,000
but Vallandigham. in his Dayton speech put il
At 500 900, which is probably nearest the total
These are scattered through Indiana. Illinois.
kentucky. Missouri and New York.
In March last. the entire armed force of the
Order. capable of being organized for effective
service represented 10 he 350. 900
The testimony shows that arms have been fur
nished the membtrs.
In Hon ID W. Voorhees, office, we're found
letters TO Ex Senator Wall, of New York, in
regari to the purchase of 20 900 Garibaldi
Rifles, to be forwarded TO the West.
Arms were to be furnished the Order by way
of Canada. and paid for by assessment upon the
Lodges.
Much testimony taken upon this point
and the report is full of evidence Of extensive
operations in this particular
The Ritual contains broad declarations in favor
State rights, and against the authority of the
Federal Government to coerce, by force of arms
a sovereign State. and argues that the executive
officers of the Government may be expelled from
office by force of arms when they refuse to nd
minister in accordance with the letter of the ac
cepted Constitution The oAths declare that
member will defend with arms the principles of
the Order. whenever directed by proper authori-
ties Of the Order IL admitted by one OF
the Order. in Missouri. that in joining he under
stood the objert to be 70 aid aud assist the Con
federate Government He adds that the Order
il hostile, in every respect. TO the General Gov
ernmenl. and friendly to the s1-called Conieder
crate Government. Other purposes OF the Or
der are shoSn TO he aiding soldiers to desert. des
truc,ion of Government property, and persecut-
ing Union men.
The Worlds Washington special SAWS that
Gen Banks will soon address 10 hi- fellow citi-
zens a history Of his official conduct in louisiana.
refuting the aspersons cast upon him
The Posts Special says Gen. Banks will speak
two or three times during the canvass, and then
return 20 New Orleans
Good news from the army may be expected
soon
The steamship Evening Star sailed to-day for
New Orleans, with full list OF passengers and
freight. Col Tucker. State Agent for Indiana.
was among the passengers.