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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
Another Outrage upon Dcmocrats-
mObbing of an Newspaper office at
LapOrte, Ind. I'd n-.rr ..s
LAPoRrE, ND, Feb To-
To the Editor of de Chicago Times:

LAPoRTE, ND, Feb. 10
To the Editor OF the Chicago Times:
This city has been the scene of one of those
outrages committed by mob violence that of late
have become so common, and which are encour
aged by the radical portion of the Republican
party, and suffered to pass unrebuked by those in
authority.
The Office of the Laporte Democrat was enter
ed last night, about O'Clock. during the absence
of every one cosnected with the Office, by mob
of soldiers. and all the type and a great portion
of the fixtures Of the Office were totally destroy
ed learn that the soldiers. some fifteen or six
teen in number belonged to the 29th Indiana.
Immediately after committing the outrage. they
left on the cars, for indianapolis, to join their
regiment An account of the affair was immedi-
ately telegraphed to Indianapolis. but suppose
it will be suffered to pass unnoticed. like similar
outrages heretofore.
There was not the slightest occasion or excuse
for their conduct The course of the Democrat
has uniformly been mild in its structures upon
the Administration, and its columns have always
encouraged our soldiers in the field, and earnest
ly advocated relief to their suffering families at
home. But It's objectionable offense of advo-
eating Democratic principles. opposing the policy
of the Administration, and exposing corruption
wherever found. was sufficient to demand its de-
struction. The attack was instgsted by promi-
nent Republicans, who howl their loyalty on the
street corners. but take precious good care that
their carcases not endangered by rebel bull
lets in the field, and who try to escape the merit
ed punishment by procuring soldiers to do their
dirty work at home. But they are marked; their
names are known. One Of the persons who led
the soldiers to the Office. learn, is a member Of
the City Council
Democrats here say but little about the matter,
but there is deep and settled determination in
the minds Of all that this thing shall stop nop
and here-that there Is a point beyond which for
bearance cannot go. hear mutterings that this
is game that two can play ct. and should not
be surprised IL the instigators Of this outrage
should be made to feel what it is TO have their
property destroyed.
There are two Republican papers here. One.
the Union, has, as far possible for Repubi-
can paper 10 do, pursued conservative course.
and endeavored TO uphold law and order in this
community; and its editor, Mr.. Milikin. kindly
offered to Mr.. Mcdonald, the editor OF the Dem
ocrat the use of his type in his emergency. The
other, the Herald. is one Of the most rabid and
dirty abolition sheets in the country. The editor
is one Of those narrow, contracted minds who see
nothing beyond the negro and negro equality
The whole course Of the Herald, since the com
mencement Of the rebellion. has been to stir up
| mob violence and incite to outrages similar to
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

All of the foregoing gave heavy majorities
against Mr. Lincoln in 1860 The first ten are
the extreme southern counties. and those that,
according to the fsnatical Republicans. are the
most benighted. The total quotas for these
counties. including the last call in 1863, sum up
6,926- But there have enlisted just l0, ,l66. CIV
ing an overpus of three thousand two hundred
and sixty. OF forty two counties that gave Lin
coin majority 10 1860. just twelve have filed
their quotas, viz: Champaign. Coles, De Witt.
Douglas, Henry, Iroquois. Kane. Knox, Logan,
Mercer, Rock Island and Vermiion. OF these
twelve, Coles, DE Witt. Douglas and Vermillon
gave Democratic majorities in 1862, in which
year the Republican majority in Logan county
was 40; in Rock Island 81: in Champaign l39
Cook county gave Lincoln 4. .743 majority, and
there is a deficit in the enlistments there Of
3,7l7.
The fact is plainly marked that the Demo
cratic counties have shown the greatest patriot
ism as regards enlistments for the war-about as
good test as we know Of. IL we take the CON-
parison by Congressional Districts, we find that
five out of eight Democratic Districts in ex-
cess Of their quotas. TO the amount of 7,930)
and that every Republican District. without ex-
ception, shows a deficiency, (the total deficiency
of these Eve Districts being 6.352). These are
truths that cannot be gainsayed, and we submit
the incontestible figures to the thoughtful con-
sideration of the slanderers Of Egypt"
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

The special Washington dispatches of the 22d
give the following particulars in reference to the
time and place of holding the Union Convention
for the nomination Of Presidential caniidstes;
The National Republican Convention met to-
day at Governor Morgan's residence, in this city,
Governor Morgan in the chair, Edward McPher-
son. Clerk Of the House OF Representatives, Sec
ritary. A brief comprehensive and loud call for
a National Convention, TO meet at Baltimore on
the 7th of June, was adopted. IL Is understood
that opposition made to admitting the re-
Gently appointed members from Missouri and
other States. Governor Morgan gives a large
reception this evening in honor Of the convention
The appointments of the place for holding The
convention gives fresh impetus 10 Presidential
speculations The fact that the radical men are
largely in the ascendency in Baltimore. is
thought 10 this connection 20 be Of esPecialsig-
ni6cance. l
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
The Abolition Party Coming Upon
the amaigamation Platferm-The
Mixture of Races Strongly Urged

the Amafgu ana ton Plafform-Ihe
Mixture OF Races Strongly Urged.
A late abolition book has made is appearance
openly advocating the amalgama,ion Of the white
with the negro race. Il Is accompanied with the
following Endorsement from distinguished leaders
Of the Adminisfraton party. We take IL from
the advertisements in the New York papers,:
'Miseegnatioa,' the theory effke blendiaq Of the
applied 20 the American okife man and
NEGRO.
''fhis curious work, which discusses the ques-
ton. Will the negro become a component part OF
the future Amerieanf Is creating extraordinary
interest In scientific and political circles. Il has
been accepted by the anti-savery and progressive
mind Of the country as the true solution of the
problem Of Race on this continent.
" From very numerous favorable opinions the
following selected:
"Puting disturbances Of civilization aside,
and looking only 10 natural Ftate, we should
be constrained 10 admit that the man Of maxi
mum intellectual capacity Is Of brown hue"'
Il Professor Draper. Of the New York Unver-
sity
"'Your work has cheered and glsddened a
winter morning. You are on the right track.
Pursue IL. and the good God speed youi All the
mysteries OF the wondrous apocalypse now un-
folding in our country are not even dreamed Of
yet, and hail your work as true prophecy.'"-
Parker Pilisbury.
al look on your work Ms a sign Of the times
rather than AS solution OF great problem -
Albert Brisbane.
al have no hope of the future but In that sub.
lime mingling Of the races which Is Gods own
method of civiizing and elevating the world"
Wendell Phillips.
1.-THE history OF he worlds civilization Is
written in one word-which many are afraid 10
speak and many more afraid 70 hear-and that
is Amalgamation. = Theodore Tilt9n.
"'We are wholly one with you in opinion as
20 the result and the desirableness of the result
which isineytably before our country. - Angel.
ma O Weld and Sarah NJ. Grimke.
"'Ths rebellion will extinguish slavery in our
land, and the negro is henceforth and forever 10
be part Of the nation. His blood Is to mingIe
with that Of his formal oppressor, and the two
races blended In one will make more peaceful,
hardy. powerful and intellectual race than Amer
lea has ever seen before.-G William Wells
Brown.
al am willing TO put nv signature 10 your
doctrines.-Dr. McCune Smith.
"'The future must decide how far black and
white are disposed 10 seek each other in mar
risge. The probability is that there will be a
progressive intermingling. and that the nation
will be benefited by Il. We are sure that many
will agree with US in finding the pamphlet in
terestng and instructive and in thanking the
unknown author for it."-[ Anti-slayery STAN
dard.
Written by one who has studied the subject
carefully. ~ Springfield Republican.
For sale by the American News Company,
No. 12l Nassau street (late Touseys,) aud at
No. ll3 Nassau street. Price 25 cents"
That is the platform the abolition party is des-
tined ere long to occupy.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
ming man for paying position. But enough of
the patriotism Of the War Democracy.

ming man for paying position. But enough of
the patriotism Of the War Democracy.
The platform has the merit Of brevity, but
little else. IL is unconditional in demanding the
supremacy Of the Administration over the rights
and liberty of the citizen and total surrender to
the policy Of the party in power, whether correct
or not. In constitutional government, where
the right Of the citizen to free speech and free
press are guaranteed. the Republican party Of
Indiana declare that the citizen has no right to
pass judgment upon the measures or actions Of
the agents or servants whom they have selected
to administer Il according to the Constitution and
the laws. II such sentiment Is not the quint.
essence Of despotism, we cannot comprehend the
meaning Of the term. Such are the teachings Of
the resolutions and such is their spirit We trust
the people will read them for themselves aud
mark the road to arbitrary power, strong gov
ernment, whittier they are designed to carry the
American people, il the point has not already
been reached. I.H IaI 20 rI.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

Gen. Wool has written letter to the Secretary
Of the Albany Relief Bazaar. warmly indorsing
all the various movements on foot for supplying
the wants Of the soldiers. The following para
graph occurs in his letter:
The engendered by unprincipled and am
bilious demagogues has lasted too long. II
should not be permitted 10 last beyond the pres
ent year. and if the North. East and West will
put forth their energies it viii cease in 1864.
They have the means in men, money and sup
plies in abundance, and these should not be with
held to carry on the war; The Potomac Army
should be increased to two hundred thousand
men, with stationary force for the defence OF
Washington Of fifty thousand. Gen. Grants
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

the destruction ofthe walls of Jericho by the blow
ing OF rams horns; and he had no doubt the
copperhesds of that day objected to the thing be
cause Il was contrary to the Ten Comma ndment
Slavery had soughtits own tate II had forsa-
ken the protection of the Constitution, and stand
ing naked before its natural enemies, Liberty,
Morality and Religion. had fallen. pierced by a
dart from each.
RESOLUTIONS. Is
The Chairman. Colonel THOMPSON, reported
the following. which were unanimously adopted:
]. Resolved. That the cause OF the Union de-
mands OF every patriotic citizen the sacrifice OF
every partisan feeling, OF all selfish purposes, OF
all private ambition; and that the action Of the
Government, whether In accordance with our
views Of correct policy or not, cannot absolye any
man from the duty Of rendering every possible
aid to crush the rebellion by furnishing men and
means. and rendering every possible encourage
ment TO the Government
2 That we bail with joy the indications OF
approaching peace, not by compromise with reb.
els In arms. but by their complete and utter sub
jugation TO the laws and Constitution OF the Uni
ted States.
g. That we are in favor of the destruction OF
everything which stands In the way Of perma-
nent ana perpetuhl peace amongst the people oil
all the States, and full and complete rcstora
ton Of the Just authority OF the Union under the
Constitution Of the United States.
4 That those who persist in their opposition TO
the Government in its hour OF peril, who de-
nounce its every act for the preservation OF the
Union, who refuse 10 contribute men or money
for lis support. or who organize secret combina-
tions To embarrass the Government by resisting
the laws and encouraging desertons, are thereby
rendering the rebel cause more effective support
than IL they joined the rebel armies. and are en-
titled TO and will receive the execration of all
patriotic citizens TO the latest posterity
s. That now. henceforward aud TO the end OF
time the thanks of grateful people are due TO
the rank and hle of the army and navy, TO the
officers and men who on so many battle fields
have perled their lives in defense of their homes
aud OF constitutional liberty. and by their paten,
endurance Of the trials and priyations. by heir
dauntless &C aud their devotion to the Union
have covered themselves with imperishnble re
nown
That the gratitude of the American people
is due to Andrew johnson, of Tennessee. for
his unselhsh devotion To the cause Of the Unor
aud his patriotic aud successful efforts for the
overthrow Of the rebellion. and that we present
his name as the choice Of our people for the Vice
Presidency OF the United States.
Adjourned to o'clock.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
WHOLE NO. 1926

this. He has been sowing the wind. and IL viii
not be his fault that he does not reap the whirl-
wind Already he begins to see the storm be has
raised, and his craven heart trembles with fear
of retaliation, the legitimate consequences Of his
own teachings.
Mr. Mcdonald had invested all his means in
his Office. and is now unable 10 replenish the
materials destroyed But mistake me " the
Democracy here will permit bis paper 20 be sus-
pended long. DKMocRAT.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29

army for Chattanooga and Knoxville should be
increased to at least two hundred and fifty thou
sand. These armies rightly directed would soon
end the war The Army Of the Potomac should
proceed direct for Richmond, and not, as has
been suggested, by way of James River or York
River. With two hundred thousand men prop
erly organized. skillfully arranged and directed,
the rear and supplies could be guarded. Richmond
taken, Washington protected and raids prevented
upon Ohio. MARYLAND and Pennsylvania. and
from interfering with the Ohio and Baltimore
Railroad If, lDwever. the Potomac Army
should be ordered by way Of the James or York
River to Richmond. Gen. Lee would no doubt
march on Washington. Maryland or Pennsyl-
vanis. when we would have another panic and
stampede at Washington, and the Army Of the
Potomac would be recalled TO protect the capital.
and consequently the war would be extended 10
1865. This ought TO be avoided if possible.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29


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From the Cincinnati rnouIr,r.l

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.l
A raost Ins portant Doc "a eut-A secret
Circular OF the trteuds OF Mr. chase
"A Protest Against Lincein's fsc.
nomtuation--BeC Cannot be Re-elect-
ed ~ Nomtnnfed-fHe Cannot be
Trusted by the Friends OF Freedom.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-15

The Spring. meeting of the Ohio State
Board, for the arrangement of premium lists
a I'D preliminary preparation for the next
State Fair. will be held at their rooms in
Co lumbus, on the 25th Of this month.
The Baltimore Conference of the Metho-
dist Church. by vote of 45 to Is, has de-
clared ''that we owe = pledge of exclusive
allegiance to the Government of the United
States, 10 war and in peace, and its cOnstitu-
tional administration in every department"
Since the middle of last July thirty-three
steamers have been captured and destroyed
in attempting to run the blockade off VIII
mington, n. q.
A married woman 81 years old, eloped
from the little town of Redford, Michigan,
last week, with boy of 10. The forsaken
husband gave chase, caught the pair, and in
sisted upon his wife's return, but she refused
The Parkersburg (West Virginia. Gazette
describes an oil well $50 feet deep. recently
tapped on Horseneck, near Bull Creek, l6
miles from Parkersburg, and from the
Ohio river. 1t flows with great power, yield
ing from one TO two thousand barrels daily.
A Louisiana Unionist who enlisted in the
18th Conn. Regiment, and came with it on
its recent furlough, recently said "Since l
came here have heard more reasonable talk,
and read more reasonable articles, than 1 did
for months 10 the South among Southern men
before left there. The Union men OF the
South didn't permit such talk within the Union
lines"
The palm of patriotism belongs to the fam
lily of VIM. Mercer, residing in the vicinity of
Bainbridge, Ross county, o., who has eight
sons and one grand SOD in the army. Their
average weight is 2lO pounds and hight six
feet. In short, Mr.. Mercer has 48 feet aud
$50 pounds of boys in the army. Their
mother says she has two more that will soon
be ready if needed.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-15
The Story in a Nut Shell.

Mr.. Moorehead, the member of Congress
from the Pittsburg District, in a speech made
a few days since in the House, gave a very
succinct history Of treason as follows:
The country was in the midst of a revOlu-
tion when Buchanan retired, and has been on
the brink of revolution at different times
for thirty years.
Jackson suppressed treason in 1882. JEFF
Davis and his fellow conspirators made
some signs of beginning a revolution under
old Zach. Taylor in 1850 when California
was admitted as free State, but the hero ol
Buena Vista squelched it by announcing that
be wonld hang the first rebel who dared to
lift hand against the Union, and JEFF. Davis
knew well be would do it. They prepared
for it while Pierce lived in the White House
and Davis governed the country. They per-
severed while Buchanan was President and
Floyd controlled the Army, until-between
the 4th of November, 1860, the day Lincoln
was elected, and the 4th of March. 81, the
day be was inaugurated-eVery Southern
fort, except PickeEs and Sumter, every arm
ory and arsenal, all the ordnance, arms, and
ammunition, all the custom houses, post offices,
and mints in word, all the property of the
Federal Government in every seeded State
was seized by sIaveholding traitors, without
blow being struck or a shot being fired 10
their defense and thirty days before Buchan-
ans term expired eight slaYeholding States
had openly rebelled against the Government
cast off allegiance to it, and excluded its au-
thority, hauled down its flag, captured its
troops arms, forts, ships, munitions of war,
assembled Congress at Montgomery, Ala,
adopted a constitution, elected a President,
prepared to raise armies, and organized
confederacy as a foreign and hostile govern
ment, all under that Democratic rule which
my colleague is so anxious to restore, and all
done by Democratic leaders What did Mr..
Buchanan do to prevent these great crimes
Nothing. What did the Democratic party
do to prevent them? Nothing. What did
they propose to do }? Nothing. On the 9TH
er band, they resisted everything that looked
like protecting the public property and pre-
serving the nations honor.
Sir, so widespread was treason, so faithless
the President, that all hope was exhausted
except the single one that his term would
expire before all was lost. Thank God =
Abraham Lincoln became President before
the cause of the Union was totally ruined,
and then the work of rescue began.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-15

SINGULAR DOUBLE WEDDING.-The New
London (Conn.) Star gives the following =
"a re-enlisted veteran, desiring to get mar
ried while at home on furlough, proposed to
a young lady in Preston, and was accepted
The young man gave his intended $75, with
which she was to purchase her wedding dress
and other fxings. They were to be married
in three days. Before the appointed day ar
rived, the young lady called upon an " old
beau who had been rather 'slow to speak, ,
and informed him that she had received
proposal from a young soldier, but did not
love the soldier as well as the citizen, and if
the citizen would marry her at once she
would refuse the soldier. This leap-year pro-
pOsal was accepted. In due time the soldier
called for his intended bride, and astonished
on learning the state of affairs. The citizen
beau was called upon, and the matter finally
settled as follows Citizen refunded the $75
and married the girl, while the soldier pro-
posed to the citizens sister and was accepted.
The two men became husbands on the day
agreed upon by the soldier and his first in
ended -
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-15

SALE OF FINE FAT SHEEP.-We are in.
formed that Mr.. Andrew Lorimer, of Union
township, in this county, sold few days ago
fine lot of sheep, lis head. They were fed
by Mr.. Lorimer, and shipped by Messrs. Pow
ell and Lamb, to go East. The lot weighed
14,8O3, being an average weight of a little
over 125 pounds. The lot cost the shipper
$1,184,24. This would make each worth
$l0,0316, the highest price we ever knew to
be paid for fattened sheep. They were OF
what is called the close wooled quality. This
is the twentieth lot Of sheep that Mr.. Lorimer
has fed and sold in 20 years.-[ZanesviIle
Courier. s