Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-10-19

The New York Herald Of Saturday contains
from which we take what follows; being the de-
tails Of what has already been briefly mentioned
by telegraph:
MASS NETTING Or fkDERAAL PRISONERS.
At q mass meeting held September 2s, 1864
by the Federal prisoners confined at Savannah,
Georgia. IL was unanimously agreed that the fol
lowing resolutions be sent TO the President of the
United States, in the hope that lie might thereby
take such steps as in his wisdom he might think
necessary Tor our speedy exchange or parole:
Resolved, That while we would declare our
unbcunded love for the Union. for the home of
our fathers and for the graves of those we vene-
rate, we would beg most respectfully that our
situation as prisoners be diligently inquired inro,
and everv obstacle consistent with the honor ana
dignity of the government at once removed.
Resolved. That whilst allowing the COnfeder
ate authorities all due praise for the attention
paid 10 prisoners. numbesso OF our men are daily
consigned To early graves, IN the prime OF man
hood, far from home and kindred, and this is not
caused Intentionally by the Confederate govern
ment but by the force of circumstances, the
prisoner is obliged to 20 Without shelter, and in
a great portion of cases without medicine
Resolved. That whereas ten thousand Of our
brave comrades have descended TO an untimely
grave within the last six months, and as We be
lieve theiT death was caused by the difference of
climate. the peculiar kind and insufhclency OF
food, and lack OF proper medical treatment; and
whereas those di difficulties still remain, We would
declare, a. our firm belief, that unless we are
speedily exchanged. We have no other alternative
but TO share the lamentabie fate of our comrades
Must this thing go onT Is there no hope?
Resolved. That whereas the cold ard inclem-
ent season is approaching we hold ii 10 be our
duty as soldiers and citizens OF the United States
10 inform our Government that the majority OF
the prisoners are without proper clothing, in some
cases being almostnsked. and are without blan.
kets 20 protect Us from the scOrching sun BY day
or the heavy dews by night. aud We would most
respectiu lilly request the Government 70 make
some Arrangement whereby Ve can be supplied
with these. TO ", necessary articles.
Resolved, That " hereas the term OF service OF
many Of our comrades having expired, they hav-
ing served truly and faithfully tor the terms OF
their several enlistments, would most respectfully
ask of their government. are they to De forgot
tenn are past services. TO De igOoredE Not hav-
lug seen their wives and little ones for over
three years. they would most respectfully but
firmly request the government TO make some
arrangements whereby theY can be exchanged OF
paroledr
Resolved, That whereas, in The fortune OF
war. il was our lot ~ become prisoners. We have
suffered patiently, and are still willing 10 suffer
if by so dong We can beneht the couEtry but
re would most respectfully beg 10 say that We
are not willing TO suffer 20 further the ends OF
any party or clique TO the te,riment Of our own
honor. our families, and our country; and We
would beg that this affair be explained 10 Us, that
We NAV continue 20 bold the Government w that