Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-28

1Alkfl Ntafte was attempting " iDtlt VI
20 suppress existing rebellion, and while guer-
riilas ara other armed supporters Of said rebel-
lion we're Ia the state Of Kentucky. did send
-enger-theo brother member with him of
a secret society or order. known "a the Order OF
American Knights, or sons Of Liberty-into said
State Of Kentucky, with instructions for J. F.
Bulli.i. Grand Commander Of a secret society OF
order in said State. and other members Of said
secret society, or order in said State. 20 select
cood couriers runners. 10 go upon short notice
and Tor the purpose of assisting those in rebellion
against Toe United Ststes. 10 call 70 arms the
members cd sd secret society OF order. and 9th
er sympathzers 18th the existing rebellion. when
ever a signal -hon;d De given by the authorize
81 the aid secret society or ortier. This 1t or
near indianapolis. Indiana. on 81 about the 9th
day OF May, 1861
Specification Third-In',his that the said Har
risou II. Dodd. during az existing rebellion
against the authority OF the United States, he
knowing that in Kentucky there were various
armed forces in the interest of said rebellion, aud
that said State was IN constant danger Of inva-
sion by further rebel forces. did attempt therein
TO organize and extend a secret society or order
known as the Order OF American knights or Or
der OF the Sons OF Liberty, having for it object
10 aid and assist said rebellion, and to treat the
L nited States Government ia its effort to sup
press said rebellion, a usurpation. bis at or
F near Indianapolis, Indiana, on or about the 10Th
i day OF May. 1864.
/ Specification Fourth-In this, that the said
+ Harrison II DOdd, being citizen OF the State OF
Indiana. United States of America, owing true
allegiance to the said United States, did Join
himself to a certain secret society or order known
as the Order of American knights, or ORDER Of
/ Sons Of Liberty. the object OF which society or
i order was hostile 70 and designed for the over
throw Of the Government of the United States,
and 10 compel terms with the citizens or author.
tiles Of the called Confederate States the same
being portions OF the United States, in rebellion
against the authority of the United States, and
did communicate the designs and intent Of said
order to those in rebellion against the Govern
ment Of the United States This at or near In-
dlanapOlis. Indiana, on or abcu. the 10Th day Of
May. 1864
Charge Third-lnciting Instruction.
Specification First-in this, tina: the said Hsr
! rison Il Dodd did, during lime of war between
the United States and armed enemies of the
United States, organize, and attempt TO arm, a
portion % the citizens of the United States,
through a secret society, or order, known as the
American Knights Order Of the Sons of Lib.
erty with the intent 70 induce them, with him. to
throw of the authority Of the United States and
CO operate with armed nsurrection, then ex-
listing against the legally constituted authorities
Of the United States This al or near Indianap-
oils, Indiana, on or about the 10Th day of Nav,
1861
Specification Second--ln this, that the SAID
Harrison II. Dodd did, by public addresses and
By secre. circulars and communications aud by
other means. endeavor TO, and did arOuse senti
ments of hostility to the Government of the
United States. and did endesvor to induce the
people openly - revolt against said Government.
and to secretly aFm aud organize themselves, for
{ no OF ls 10 of he ITDifc
States and the orders of the duly elected Presi.
dent thereof This at or near the city of lndi
annapolis, Indiana, on or about the 10th day OF
February, 1864
Charge Fourth-Dsloyal practices
Specification First-In this, that the said Har-
rison II. Dodd, during an armed rebellion against
the legally constituted authorities and Govern
ment of the United States, did counsel and ad
wise citizens Of, and owing allegiance and mill
tary service to the United States. TO disregard
the authority of the United States, aud to resist
a call or draft, designed 70 increase the armies Of
the United States This At or about the 18th
day of May. 1864.
Specification Second-In this, that the said
Harrison II DOdd. did accept and hold the Office
of Grand Commander, COMMANDMENT Chief Of
the military forces for the State of Indiana, in a
certain secret society, or order, known "a the
Order Of the American Knights. or the Order Of
the Sons OF Liberty, which said office and order
were unknown tire Constitution ar laws of the
+ United States, aud were not ia aid OF, but CD
posed TO- the constituted legal authorities of the
United States. This at or near the city Of IN
dianap0s, Indiana, or or about the 10th day OF
February, 1864
Specification Thrd--In this. that the said
Harrison IL Dodd did appoint and aid 20 ap
point, aud did recognize. within the State OF In
diana, and within The jurisdiction OF the United
7 States, and while acting Grand Commander
or Commander il Chief of certain military forces
in the State of lIdlaIc. certain secret society
or order, known as the Ordes Of American
Knights. or the Order OF the Sons of Liberty,
certain persons by the title and grade Of Major
General. the same being unknown 10 the military
forces Of the United States or to the militia OF
the State Of Indiana, and did treat and accredt
them a. such, subordinate 10 him as Grand Com
mander. for the purpose of creating and perfect
ing a military organization within the United
States, hostile to and designed TO overthrow the
government and the legally constituted suthOri-
ties of the United States This at or near the
city OF indianapolis. Indiana, Of or about the
10th lsy of MAY. 1864
Specification FOurth-lD this, that the sail.
Harrison II Dodd, did. while assuming TO act as
Grand Commander, Commander in Chief of
certain military forces in the State of Indiana,
and within the Jurisdiction of the United States.
OF certain order known as the Order OF Amer
can Knights or Order of the Sons Of Liberty.
and unknown to the Constitution and laws of the
United States, recognize az the highest military
authority in the United States an officer IN
known to the Constitution and laws OF the Uui1ed
States styled Supreme Commander, or Com
mander in Chief OF all the military forces be
lodging 20 the order in the various States, for
the United States said officer being recognized
by said Dodd as clothed with authority over all
the military forces of said order within the United
States when called into active service. and hold
ing his the said Dodd's obligation OF obedience
10 said Supreme Commander 70 be absolute and
unlimited ana paramount 10 the laws OF the
land OF orders emsna'ng from the authorities
OF the President OF the United States This at
or near the city OF Indianapolis, Indiana, on OF
about the l1th day OF February 1864
Specification FIfth-ln this, that the said Har-
gison II Dodd did attempt TO prevent the further
enlistment OF citizens in the armies of the Uni
ted States, declaring the government thereof TO
be usurpit'ou, aud to be expelled By force OF
arms and did take and cause other citizens 10
take solemn oath. inconsistent With and in Vi
citation OF their duties az citizens OF the United
States and did attempt 70 arm certain disoyal
citizens Of the United State. for the purpose OF
resisting the laws aud duy constituted autholi
ties Of the United States and tor the purpose OF
establishing, or assisting TO establish, separate
anG independent government within the limits OF
the United states. This AZ or near the city OF
Indiana polls. Indiana, on or about the 18th day
OF MAY 1904
Charge Fiith--Niolations o; the Laws Of