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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-29

ITO some men a military life opens to them
that path Of glory and position which satisfies
Their ambiti0n. men otherwise constituted do not
care for any honors which the career of soldier
can offer them.
ut i desirable TO have soldiers, aud il men
do not enter the ranks OF the army voluntarily at
the present rate Of remuneration and bounties. we
must increase the remuneration and the bountes
until they reach point at which men will enter
the ranks.
The occupation ut the soldier, like every 9th
er employment. must be rewarded in accordance
with the nature Of the service rendered and the
danger incurred by the person rendering it.
Part OF this remuneration consists in glory. the
rest must be made up by money We have a
Number of gun powder manufactures in the coun-
try and. for military purposes, il il as important
TO have workmen in this occupation have
men 20 shoulder the musket. Although the bu
sness of making gunpowder is connected with
great deal of danger we do not obtain the en-
plsyes BY CONSUMPTION We bid high enough to
find men who will volunteer 10 enter the works
and expose themselves for a certain consideration
TO the dangers incident to this occupation"
The same rule holds true in regard to our
hospital service. Physicians volunteer for the
position; they are no, drafted for it; and during
| the past winter the rate of mortality among ply
sicans in some of our hospitals has surpassed
that occasoDed by the chances of war
Therefore. on every just principle of the d-
vision of employment, and even upon the ground
of equal justice the system Of volunteering. as a
means OF filling the ranks of the army, is in
fntely superior TO any consumption. BY the
former method &c. who adapted by
physical orgaDi cation and tastes for the life of
soldier In adopting The latter course, We fll the
army with men who are in every way untitled for
the life which they have been forced to adopt.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-29
The situation.

Gold Two hundred and forty Why
When GRsxr started upon bis campaign. gold
vas quoted at les. and Notwithstanding STAY
rox's favorable reports to DIX daily from that
time, gold has gone up, up, up. or rather green
backs have deprecated in value. This fact
demonstrates something rotten in Denmark
Weigh the telegraphic Government news this
morning. Mr.. DANA. the Assistant Secretary OF
War is made to say. GK.Sr has his hands on
LKK's throat and will not let go until he Is
.trangled 10 death" What follovsl
Disaster to SHERMAN, with admitted loss oil
1000. particularly heavy in officers.
Disaster to SHERIDAN, with an admitted loss oil
500. among whom are four Colonies.
Disaster to HUNTER with admitted heavy
loss in guns and men.
Disaster at Petersburg, in which several regi-
ments were gobbled up bodily
How long must this human slaughter con-
tinue9 IL IL not time for the nation to pause and
think
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-29
STATE ITEMS.

- HANCOCK COUNTY meeting of the
Central Committee of Hancock county held in
the Court House in Greenfield on the 25th, the
following delegates we're appointed to the Demo
cratic State Convention, to be held at Indianap-
oils on the 18th day Of July next:
NJ Marsh, J p Banks, J. Mccain. VIM New,
j. 5 Mason. II. Barrett Z. s Bottsford, 5.
McCord. J Dunbar. JAS. Wright. X p Brown.
and that all attending Democrats from the county
be considered advising delegates.
Ii was also ordered that the Democracy of the
different townships meet at their usual place of
voting, except Jackson. which will meet at Pig
con RoOst; Sugar Creek, at Palestine, and Yer
non. at Browns Mill. on Saturday. the Both day
of July next, and open a poll at | o'clock and
close the same al o'clock, p NJ, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the following
offices:
One Representative, one Recorder, one County
Commissioner and one County Surveyor The
man receiving the highest number of votes in the
County for the different Ofhces being the nominee
of the party.
That each township select three delegates to
compare the vote of the different townships, at
Greenfield, on Saturday, the 6lh day OF August,
1864
Also. that each township. at their Township
Convention, nominate "A caudloate Tor assessor,
aud elect County Central Committeeman.
Also, at the same time. place aud manner,
vote for a candidate for State Senator for the
District OF Hancock and Shelby, and that each
township elect two delegates to attend the Dis
trict Convention of Hancock and Shelby.
Also. that the Senatorial delegates be instruct
ed To vote as unit for the candidate receiving
the greatest number OF votes in the county
IL was also ordered that the chairman OF the
Central Committee of Hancock correspond with
a like committee of Shelby. and FIX time and
place for holding the Senatorial and Representa-
tive District Conventions
Ii was ordered that the proceedings be pub
lishsd in the Daily and Weekly State Sentinel
WM FRIES. Chm.
b W. CoorKR. Sec'y.
-RusH CoUSrr AT meeting of the Dem
ocratic Central Committee of Rush County. held
at Rushville. on the 18th inst, the following
Delegates. to the July State Convention. we're ao
pointed
DR. John Moiiett, Samuel ; Mcbride. John
) Campbell. Reuben ID Logan, jacob Beckner
Samuel 5. Bratten. Wm. ). Hall. John Shaw
han. Frank Jackson. James l.. Caldwell. r r.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-29

His Excelleney, AUSTIN BLAIR
p. S-Some of the manufacturing States think
a fight would be awful Without a little blood
letting, this Union will not. in my judgment. be-
worth a rush
Ii the Union was not worth anything with all
its blood in It. he did not know what il would be
worth after il was all let out Had not the Re
publicans bled the Union enough YETI Washing.
ton thought the Union was good at il was, with
out blood letting.
Mr. Lincoln was nominated for another term,
said the speaker, and he was again here TO warn
the people against his re election. And had ne
not a right to do thisy Had be not right TO
oppose the policy and collection of Abraha m
Lincoln Ii he had rot then. indeed was the
republic at an end and the silence OF despotism
had come
He was Union man. he wanted change
of policy and Administration the only way to
save the Union. He would quote from his let.
ter TO the Hon. Joseph f Mcdonald, and Others,
last fall:
Il have ALWAYS been a Union man The pres
ervation OF our Union has been the funda mental
principle, the foundation stone of nv politics
all my lie. In nv early boyhood, the first Do
itical lesson taught me TO cherish the Union !:
the first political efforts of nv manhood days
were all guided by the same principle and d.
reeted to the same end, aud hope il may form
a part OF the burden of NV last PRAYER. do not
know what that PRAYER will be- lift is not that
God VIII preserve our Union aud save my own
soul Aud | beg to be permitted to add here,
though u ma, be esteemed by some in bad taste.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-29

Spencer, Joseph Goswel, Jabez Winshp, W. J.
Rice, Estill r. Moffett, James FRY, Cyrus
Florea, VIM. j Mcbride, Elias Poston, c. Rob-
inson. Samuel Pattson. DR.. j. W Treese, Dr.
J. j. Inflow. Isaac Inflow. DR. J..S Rucker. DR..
John W. Williamson, R j Phelps, William
Branson, James Mcdonald, Joseph Peck, Mi
chael Kelly, Ebenezer Smith, Joseph Florea,
and Samuel Wckoff
And as delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention:
f. c. Hibben, John Magee, John s Camp
bell, Jacob Thomas, James Plummer, John l..
Legg. Simon Martin, Thomas W. Bracken,
Robert NJ. Rich R r. Spencer John Zornes
Alexander w. Wood. James S Ruckner, Sam
uel Pattison. James Downey. Vim. Reeves. VIM.
H. Crane, Michael Kelly. VIM. A. Seby. Samuel
) Mcbride. Thomas J Meredith. Thomas
Matlock, VIM S Hilegoes. Thomas w Taylor,
Jonathan Caldwell, VIM. 5. Hall John Hum
phrey, Silas NJ Wright, Newton Bowen, Henry
W. Beckner. VIM. Proctor. Thomas B. Robin
son. John n. Armstrong, Washington Gibson,
John kirkpatrick. VIM J. Rice VIM ID.
Roberts.
JOHN MoFFETT,
President Rush County Dem Cent Com
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The modern system Of military CONSUMPTION as
a means OF raising armies, dates from the French
Revolution and vas invented by the authors OF
that great social convulsion for the purpose OF
promoting their anarchic and ambitious projects.
II proceeded on the assumption that every man
owed military service TO the French Government
from the fact of his birth in France, aud from
this premise the revolutionary doetriaaires jump
ed TO the illogical conclusion that il was right and
proper to sweep every able bodied Freuehman. of
suitable age. into the ranks OF the French army,
by the summary and arbitrary process of con-
scriptlon. They first resolved that military ser
vice was a debt, and then provided means by
which the Government might claim, from as
many a. should be drafted. the payment of that
debt
We need not say that, regarded in the light of
political morality and private right the premise
OF the French doctrinaires j. not automatic and
their inference Is illogical. Men not made
for Governments. but Governments for meu, and
there is no ethical or political reason that
perceys Why the duty OF military service should
be made to differ in it, conditions from any other
kind OF service rendered TO the Government The
reader will of course understand that these OBJ
seryat0ns relate 10 the fundamental grounds OF
the theory on which all CONSUMPTION laws are
based, and that in this view thew are addressed
the inquiry that may be raised respecting the
legislative power of Government. and are not
directed to the ascertainment OF the citizens
duty under conscripton laws after they may have
been enacted. Un~ise or impolilic laws. until
repealed or judicially declared void. are as much
entitled TO be obeyed by the subject and enforced
BY the Executive laws of the most obvious
propriety and rightfuIness.
Upon the general relations OF the question
of military consumption We presume none will
dispute the Justice of the following observa tons
Of the New FORK Commercial Advertiser:
"It Is supposed by many that CONSUMPTION
without any compensation will more Justly equal
i<e the burdens CT the war This yiew We hold
90 be an error Men are not equally adapted to
the military service, nor equally DESTROYS to en-
serit
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FOR SALE.

CHAs. II. DUPREz. Manager.
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COTTAGE FOR SALE.

LNoR sALE-A neat Frame Cottage Of five large
i rooms, ball, Kitchen good cellar, pump eisiern,
woods bed &C. complete, situated in the desirabe
part OF the city, being upon ST. Joseph between
sylvanla and Delaware streets Toe Street Railroad will
make bat short distance fran the center Of business
For particulars address &. H. DAvIDGE.
ie2Dd4t Post Office Box 81
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
Temperance Nesting.

The meeting at the City Hall this evening
should be attended by every earnest friend of
temperance, not only for the purpose of list
ening to able and eloquent speeches, but also
to devise means for the further promotion of
the cause. aie ras ,a-s.S e'e0
1t Is truism that the cause largely depends
for success upon the state Of public sentiment.
II public sentiment is low--if there is general
apathy on the subject-then intemperance in
creases; but If it be quickened-if the friends
Of temperance are alive to the cause, and
meet often that they may keep aliye-then in-s
temperance is checked and temperance pre-
walls. ...s...s fa5t4sa lsas4na
1t is agitation-agtation in morals and In
whatever cause-that prevents stagnation and
corruption. This is the philosophy of the
whole matter; and there is no other way,
whatever schemes may be devised. 94g
1t is confidently expected that the friends of
temperance will be at the City Hall this even
ing. saa1 Ha Ess BIS Lls or aa91sfA q ~
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
Special Notice.

Commencing Jan. /, 1885. the following regula-
tions will be rigdly observed by the Propiietors Of
the Press;
!. No papers will be delivered by Carriers except
to those who have subscribed at the office.
q No Carrier will be allowed to sell papers on his
route, or to collect money fiom subscribers
D. Persons who have been accuttomed TO pay the
Carriers by the sceek will be dropped nom the list
at that time, unles they shall previously call at the
office AID comply with the terms Of subscription.
A. Carriers will collect money from weekly SUBJ
scrbers until jan let but ii found guilty of viola.
ting the foregoing rules they wi be discharged.
The publishers of the Press are obliged to adopt
the method above set 70 th in order to pro- est them
selves against abuses and also to relieve the Car
riers from embarrassing duties which hare often de-
Iayed them in the delivery of their papers, to the
great inconvenience of subscribers. qeb ssa ssrai
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
xxxylII CONGRESS Second Session
SENATE.

fM#ssKgs WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
Mr.. Sprague presented some papers accom-
panied by letter iiomlthe Secretary OF the
Treasury in relation TO Jog Signals between
Providence and New York. Referred to COM
mi tee on Commerce. o,Dsos
Mr.. Wilson, from committee on Military Al
fairs, reported adversely to the House bill 10
drop from the rolls certain officers in the army.
The report says the House bill does not aiiCw
the Discrimination in the matter which there
ought to be, and alleges that the Fresluent mas
already as much power ia the matter as Is
necessary or expedient. The report was Or
dered 10 be printed. ssoa sgsi.sE d
Mr.. SumnerTeported BACK from committee
on Foreign Relations several peuuons relative
to the reciprocity treaty and asking the dis
charge O / the committee from their considera-
ton. as the SUBJECT had been reported upon.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the committee on
Military Affairs was instructed TO inquire into
the manner In which the soldiers homes had
been conducted, and whether the benevolent
object Of the Government in establishing it
could not have been better achieved in some
other way. III sgtg M
Mr.. Summers bill requiring alllawyers prac-
ticing In United States conrts to take the oath
OF allegiance was passed, with an amendment,
making it take effect on the 4th OF March
next. ea8stos 1868 M0sl a1 as 10
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment to the
House bill to define the pay and emoltments
of certain afficers of the army to the efectthat
brevetrank does not confer increased pay, and
that if a soldier, discharged for wounds receiv-
ed in battle, should die before receiving his
bounty, said bounty shall descend to his heirs
as If he had died in service. Ordered to be
printed. 1870
Without other business of Importance the
Senate adjourned until January 5th.sd
a7a51H .NENlff " HNIJRE.
On motion of Mr.. Elliot, 1t was resolved that
the Secretary of War be directed to communi-
cate, If not inconsistent with public interests,
the report of Gen. Candy concerning the pur
chase by the United States of products of
States declared in Instruction. i 'EIAT
There not being quorum the House was
called to obtain one.
The House was found with six less than
quorum at half past O'Clock, It then adjourn
ed until the 9Th of January.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
Municipal Court, Dec. 20.

Jacob Suss was charged with assault and
battery on james E. McGill, the person who
complained of him for making single sale of
liquor. The complainant having acknowl-
edged satisfaction in writing, for the injury
complained of, defendant was discharged. s.
L. Carleton! for State. 9 u o z 9 q -
William Williams, seaman, for assault and
battery on his captain, was fined five dollars
and costs. Committed.
Ann Shaw and Sarah White, two Of the
females engaged in the shoplifting affair, as
mentioned in the Press of Wednesday, were
sentenced to sixty days each, imprisonment in
the county jail. "a asss as5sioq '4ss 81 oa.as
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

Per steamship Africa, at Half K

IeT steamship Atf1cas al Hallfsx.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Dec. 9th.-
Sales faa the week ere 100 bales inclu ling $50 %
to SPECTATORS and 5000 to exporters
Market opened at advance of ID; but subsequently
beo me fat, nd the impTovemsat ives lost Il
The sales Friday were 5000 bales The market
closed quiet at following quotations New Orleans
fair %; middline Esd; Mobile fair 111d middling
Esd; Uplandstair I'D; middling 26d. -
The stock in port is estimated at 1874 900 bales. of
which l35.500 are American. abV' II II
LIVERPOOL BREADS rUFFS Ell, Dec. o.
Richardson, Spence Co and others, report Flour
quiet and eady; Extra Stat 20s02ls Wheat o. sSy
AID unchanged edWestern 7s 6dl0se White West
I'm Sa9sa Corndull and downpward mixed 27s Cd
@25s. fls-;SsI
Provsions-Beef dull and downward; Pork Quiet:
Bacon Is loNefs Lasd quiet and nominal; sales at
49s 6d@53s: Tallow dull and Sd lower.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-Ashes-
fir 9er and upward pots 99s bd330. Su AZ dull
o I'd declining. Coffee firm and upward Rice steady
L'nsed Oil seadA Cendt unchan ged. Sperm OIL
0ominallV unch anged, Rosn dull and unchanged
pir is Turpentine inactive, and downward Pc.
troleum steady and Upward refined Is sId@ls 10Jd
Latast via Queenstown.
LIvERPooLGDec 9-PIM. Cofton-Salesi I'd. ds,v
S,o0l bales iacludil 1000 to srecplators an ex.
porters. The marked quiet and unchanged. ~ ?
LONDONDERRY Markell o. l0th-Consols
closed at SUI for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES Illinois Central rail.
road shares 5o49h2 dis Erie Railroad 5000. g 2
~ E
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

Nesc Advertisements Eo-Dae.
New England petr 'leum Company.
Fakir or Nishnu-Deering Hal. De1W
Bookkeeping.
Eveni' School.
Christmas FEST
Notice Consignees
Exhibition-New City Hall. g. aAa
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
noF-At the annual meeting Of Mach.

100 Fat the annual meeting of Mach
igonne Eucampment /. o. o. F., the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term
J.H. Hall, c. p; G. Fl. Walden, 81. p; n.
L. Purington, S.W.; Freedom Nash, u. VIZ
G. Cummings, s.; Samuel R. Leayitt. T.; Hen
ny G. Lowell, Nathaniel Redlon. Freedom Nash,
Trnataaa -. ! n -. N. !. m. N
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

MECHANICS LYcEUM.-The first meeting
of Mechanics Lyceum for debate was held at
the Library Room in Mechanics building, last
evening. The question in relation to "Strikes."
which has already been stated in the Press,
was under discussion, and the debate was ex
ceedingly interesting. The audience, which
was quite large, seemed to be much pleased
with the evenings entertainment. The ques-,
ton was laid on the table until the next meet
ing when its discussion will be continued.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23
Defeat of Gen. Lyon at Hopkiaviiie.
naQ 30

The government has received dispatches
from Gen. Thomas dated Nashville, 21st, an
nouncing that he had received reports that
Gen. McGook overlook the rsfei Gen. Lyon
on the l7th, at Ashbyville, Mclean County,
KY. aud after sharp battle succeeded in de.
feating and routing the rebel raider. killing q
considerable number of his men. and capturing
one piece Of artillery. Gen. Thomas also an
nounced that portion of Lyons rebel forces
were attacked, defeated, and routed at Hop
kinyille, KY, on the 18th. To
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

WE understand the Banks 10 this city will
be'closed on Monday, for the due observance
of Christmas. Paper maturing on that day,
should therefore be adjusted on Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

In consequence Of the snow drifts, the train
from Augusta yesterday did not arrive here
until o'clock in the evening. There was no
train from Montreal, it having failed to con-
meet at Island Pond. ae hs.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

REcRu1r1NG.-Four substitutes for the
army were put in at the Provost Marshaps
Office, yesterday and were credited one each to
tOwns'ot Kennebunkport, Newaeld, Sanford
and Gorham
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

-. NASHVILLE, Dec. %.
No ofacinl reports from the army has BEEN
received. At last accounts Gen. Thomas was
at Columbia. A portion ofthe rebel force has
crossed the river and were proceeding south
ward.
The entire country about Nashville is filed
with deserters from the rebel army, many of
whom are constantly coming inlyoluntarily or
otherwise. ,HgfNs / Esa0EA
The report that Hood crossed Duck River
with sixty.two pieces of artillery, is untrue
Bis artillery was mostly lost between Frank
lin ard In the battles before Nashville, and the
number Of pieces left him on his retreat has
been few. Hoods army is represented by de-
serters and prisoners as being 10 a deplorabIe
condition. Their utter determination is prob
able. aMr 10
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

CONFECTIONERY, &C.--The Juveniles on
Christmas and New \ ears holidays expect
gifts OF confectionery. Allen, at bis establish
ment, Nos. IS and 10 Exchange street, has a
magnificent lot of his own and other manufac-
lures, and of various kinds. ALI the wants
and tastes Of the little nnes can here. be graft
fed. just look at his stock and seeif il is
not so. svssss eisssyalH esJasasg ea H 5aea
A box Of cigars would not be an inappropri-
ate present TO .cnildren of alarger growth"
Allen has fine assortment from the best
brands down to the common sheroots. Puff
fers of the weed will do wen to look at them.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

ATLANTIC MoNTHLY.--The January num-
her opens a new volume. 1t has been re-
ceived at the bookstore of Hall L. Davis, No.
IS Exchange street. as E.la .a
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

LADIES FRIEND.-The January number Of
this excellent periodical has been received by
E. &c. Andrews, No. 81 Exchange street. ri
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

9ss 81 NEW YoRK, Dec "a. y
Cotton firm; sales 800 bales middIing upI md Is.
Flour-saier 800 bbis; State 9 90 a 10 40; Round
Hoop Obi IL 55@l2; Western CSC O IS; South.
ern quiet; ssales $50 bbls at 10 65 a 10 Isl Canada
CLOSED heavy; sales 400 bbis at 10 20l912
Wheat-dul and 2@sc lower; sales 1000 bushels
Amber Michigan at 6rt; and 5000 bush Winter Red
Western at SO. - $50 $50 fsssaja7f aa77 AZ
Corn-duli and heavy sales Al 900 inferior
mixed Western 1854 in store, and l9l for good do
afoat; old white Southern 20b; raw yellow South.
n is2. ,.l-.erfrT -
Oats-dull and heavy; Western. lFcs al o4,saps
Beef-unp haD ged {ales HOO bbs. $3.50
Potk-heayy a lower; sales $50 bbls at 2la q
%. Kags City st25faz. ne sas3G hHaIfT-
AButter-quiet an steady.
izWhiskey-excit d aud unsettled; sales 5000 bbls
2592 80 for Western Closing with sellers at I'M
side quotations. q AiseSD
Rice--dulI-
SugaI-dull.
Codee-frm; sales 5000 bags Bio ON private terms
Molasses-ques; sales 300 hhds Porto Rico S.
Naval Stores dull
Oils-verv dull.
Petroleum-lo lower; sales 1000 bbs crude IS.
Tallow-no decided change; sales "a 900 ID.
F-e9hta 20 Liverpool dull E MI
/ Wool-quiet and without decided change.
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

DANDRUFF can be killed by the use Of
BurnetcS Cocoaine, and so can irritation Of
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

Aaog 'CARo, ILL.,, Dec. %.
Steamer Henry Ames from New Orleans
18th has arrived. Cotton unchanged, with
little inquiry. Steamer Marble City from
Memphis brings $50 bales of cotton.
Memphis Bulletin says the recent orders re-
spectings cotton trade had had reviying
effect on the business of that city, and that
the cotton trade will be prosecuted energecti-
cally. There are large quantities beyond our
line awaiting the issue Of the necessary orders
to bring it to Memphis. Is 4 ms Sub auiD'-asg
The Portland daily press., 1864-12-23

MAsoNIc.-At the annual meeting of At
lantic Lodge, held Wednesday evening, the
following officers were chosen for the ensuing
year,. B. Fillebrown, w. NJ; George a..
Wright, S. W.; Charles II. Haskell, ]. W.;
Frank Fox, Treasurer; A. NJ. Burton, Secre
tary; A. B. Butler, s. D.; s. G. Rand, J. D, /;
VIM. q. How s.; \. E. Chase, J. s. tebsA