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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
The Mexican Empire A British
OniniOn.

From the London Times April II
An Empire Of Mexico has now been added to
the States OF the world. The new sovereign
took his departure Yesterday for the seat of his
government, and with his arrival will commence
one of the most remarkable experiments in the
history OF our own times. 1t would be mere
folly to disguise the extraordinary incidents o..
this unexamplei event One OF the greatest
powers OF the Old World has occupied. with an
armed force. ana in spite of resolute opposition,
the country ana capital of an American State
has transformed IT'S government from a republic
to a monarchy. has introduced prince from one
OF the reigning houses of Europe. and continues
it, aid to The sovereign during the infancy
of his rule. Proceedings like these require no
slight apology. but we remain ever have
been. entirely OF opinion that the apology is suf
ficient, and that the conduct of France. while
perfectly jusiifable in the eyes of Europe. is cal
culated to promote the interests of Mexico ana
to benefit the civilized world
The polity of France, therefore, in this matter
is justifable in the eyes of Europe Extraor-
binary II certainly may be, but such is the ease
Never before there such an instance of a
Stale proving incapable of self organization,
falling Into hopeless anarchy. and becoming
nuisance To the commonwealth OF nasions Never
before was State 50 marked out bv common
consent for annexation or Intervention as incapa-
Die OF pOlttNtl independence. Ills WAS not the
judgment of Europe merely: it was the conclusion
of the American Government aud Mexico would
probably have been before this absorbed in the
United States had the union of the States heeH
maintained. The interest of France herself i'm
these proceedings IS different question. but it
reflects no censuTe on her to suppose that what
she has done has been but little for her own
gain French statesman described the appro
baton OF England in this matter ms 'sarcastic:"
but he was entirely mistaken We have never
disguised our estimate of the policy Of France
We have said without afecta,ior-~7r reserve that.
according To- our views of such matters. her
bargain was bad one Nobody could convince
our House Of Commons that the patronage of
transatlantic empire WAS good return for nm ex-
penditure ol millions and the sacrifice of many
lives But we say also that such things have
been usually regarded in France. the Mexican
expedition has been not more costly while il has
been far more productive. than others which
have been undertaken or advocated France has
actually succeeded in establishing a new empire
across the Atlantic, and in bringing renowned
and 0pulent country within the pale of civilza-
ton once more. Ii the experiment is perma-
nently succeSslul-and we do not see whv sue
should be dOubted-she will have Justly
earned. not only the thanks of the Mexicaus,
but the gratitude OF the world
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
Forthcoming scandal.

A Washington letter states that Gov Picrpont
OF Virginia has at las, cot his letter TO President
Lincoln and Congress printed. ana viii To nor
row lay cop, OF IL before each member IL j.
an exposition OF the corruptions Of the military
authorities at Norfolk aud Portsmouth. and l.
terribly severe on General Butler. Although the
greatest secrecy ha> been observed lest the con-
tents Of the book should get out before the Gov
eTuor was reAir for its distribution. some zeal
Gus friend OF the General surrepti,ously pur-
loined prooi-sheet from the printing Office. and
on sunday last forwarded the same 10 Fortress
Monroe The cream of the whole affair i that
Butler has reply AL ready TO lay before Con-
gre>s simultaneously with the charges Butler
still lives Chicago Post
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

Mr.. BRUrrs J. Clay. one OF the Kentucky
members Of Congress. elected last August a. a
conservative the same platform with Gov.
BKsNLErrE. but who acted knowingly with the
Administration iestructives blowed up when the
army bill elevating negroes TO an equality with
whites was called mp for consideration Mr..
CLAY got along we'll enough with the radical
brethren so long their measures did not affect
himself or his interests. but where they gOred his
ox-why that was quite another matter Hear
Mr.. Clay:
Mr.. Claw said the property of his constituents
had been stolen from their plantations; no, ONLY
negroes. but stock and everything else The
negroes. which we're valuable. were taken into
the military Ser' ice. while the use'ess slaves and
women and children are support,i a. the ex-
pense OF the government without particle of
law. The government protected IL officers in
ste tlins negroes; he knew il 10 he true ne hid
suffered himself. and 10 the truth OF this he
would swear IA court OF Justice He asked
for nothing hut what the law and the Constitu
tioa gave him. aud when these rights were
trampled under foot. be would raise his voice
against 70
Mr. Eliot said he understood the gentleman
from Kentucky TO charge that The Government
officers hid stolen negroes. Did the gentleman
say thstl De had vet 10 learn that any such
statements rested on The truth
Mr. Clay sns~eret ! Go. he said thousands
OF contrahands were diving ia csmp OF all diseases
ever described or imagined They were rotiing
in 9Th. Such mortality Is the result OF your
system. You care no more for a negro than YOU
do for horse. You are purchasing these
groes with bOunties 20 save white men. Nv
patience Is worn out ! would rather be n slave
holder than a robber. stealing all over the coun-
try The system inaugursted was worse than
TIE original system Of slavery More mOney j.
required 10 carry i out than il clothe the
slaves az the south
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
How Assistant Secretaries Live.

Washington Correspondence Of v. Y. CONNIE rcial.
While the Senate was discussing motion To
raise the salary of Assistant Attorney General
Cotfey from $4,000 to 81 600 Mr. Fessenden
alluded To the discrepancy OF the salaries now
paid 70 Assistant Secretaries. and SAID that those
who only received 81 400 would be satisfied with
that II OILERS received 10 more. although If
man wants TO keep a couple OF horses and
carriage, and live in stvle. he cannot live on
S3,O0n honestly, aud some he understood. did
keep their carriages and horses Honestly -
inquired Reverdy johnson. with a doubtful look.
And Mr. Fessenden replied, significantly: Il do
not know
There are queer stories about some of our
officials. aud some of our female clerks are sadly
suilied bv scandal
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
Outrages by Negro Troops How
.sAmertcau citizens of African De-
sCenI,f

Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer.
CHURcHvlEw, MIDpLEsEx COUNTY. VA..l
April
1t is no longer All uncertainty, bat a most
shameful reality. more than confirmed ten thou
sand.old. by black atrocities, which would mar
the pages OF Puto's internal register. thai are
dealing with an enemy utterly lost 10 all the en-
noblins and high-tOned qualities of the human
character The late negro foray into the lower
portion OF this county was distinguished for the
most brutal and outrageous proceedings known
To ancient or modern warfare SIyases OF the
most aban1oued ami degraded complexion have
never vet cOndescended 10 practice such inhu-
man treatment upon the weak and unprotected
that ~hich followed in the wake of these de-
mons IL J. horrid even 10 contemplate brig
ads OF ignorant aud debased negroes, hred by the
noxious poison poured into their ears by perjured
commanders. turned loose upon neighborhood
Of helpless -combatanis The Imagination
dims and the head reels hen the actual facts are
introduced Permitted to roam through the coun
try at will. they marched from house TO house.
plundering and destroying everything which
came within their grasp. Table ware OF every
description. furniture of every quality and cast,
dashed promiscuously from the doors and
windows OF the dwellings OF the owners and de.
strOyed. Ladies private apartments we're lorci-
bly entered wardrobes broken open ransacked
ana the contents torn into shreds-such as we're
not appropriated to their own persons-and given
he winds. Houses we're defaced in every
conceivable manner, and then reduced 10 smok-
ing ruins Horses and mules were carried off
the implements of husbaudry destroyed and pro-
visions OF every kind deyoured or wasted Ne
groes were either enticed or forced away Nun
beers OF wealthy farmers were left with ony few
children and aged. brokea down men and women
The most unheArd OF abuse and indignity
heaped upon the persons of the unfortunate III
habiIants. Two aged and respectable ladies
were knocked down aud badly injured; one TOR
refusing to hold horse while one of the demons
plundered her house. The other because she did
not prepare meal. which they had ordered. With
sufficient dispatch to suit their beas.ly appetites
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

- The following are some of the sentiments
written down by the voters for MCCLELLAN in
the late sword contest at the Sanitary Fair in
New ork:
HIS name will stand on the page OF history
and brig hten with white lustre the years re-
cesie; but his defamers will only be remembered
for their injustice
Removed from the head of the army. he still
commands the hearts OF the soldiers ana the
people.
soldier aud statesman. he stands INDICATED
by the events OF time
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
PANIC AT RICHMOND.

There is terrible panic at Richmond, owing
20 the spprelensions that are felt there OF the
capture of that city by Generals Grant and But
ler; but il affects the rebels in a different way
from the panic which experienced At Harris-
burg before the battle of Gettysburg AT Rich.
mand. money. such as il i. is plenty. and bust
ness is very lively The stores are crammed
with European goods. which arrive via Whining
ton The bill Of fare at the Spottswood House
j. quite IS good as that presented on the tables
OF the hotels in many large interior towns in the
Northern States The streets are throuSed with
idle promeDaders The ladies wear the richest
silk dresses and crinoline OF und minished proper
tons AT night. the theaters and concert halls
are well filled New plays are brought out; new
books are printed and published: even new mag
azlnes are issued and appeal for share OF public
patronage In hne. If panic exists az Ricn
nond, It's effects are not visible 10 the naked eve
As regards the irouclsd vessels and the OBJ
siructious IN the james River. IL will be very
essv to verify the facts in regard 20 their exist
encc Let feet of ironclad vessels be sent Up
the stream 10 recounOiter If they are not there.
WHY have not long ago sent naval expedi-
ton 70 capture Ricemondl Richmond in this
respect j. not like Charleston Ii Richmond can
once De reached by Union feet. il i at
mercy But il cannot be 80 reached IL Is Ut
terv Inaccessible BY water. This fact j. known
AZ Washington: and this = whv naval force has
never been sent to take Richmond. DRuID
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

But not vet satisfied. the chambers of fair young
maidens. 10 the bloom Of youth and beauty. are
entered by the subjects of base and sensual pas
SION. and indignities committed WHICH too
ioul and degrading to record
In the full knowledge of these astounding
facts. wall our government SIT with folded hands.
AnG make no attempt nj reialiatonr feel veil
assured that each soldier in the Confederate army
Will know very well what proposal to make OF
these eontraband enemies when they meet them
and NAV God speed the day when We shall
meet them aud give them a taste of Lees vet
Grams
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
txA Washington correspondent, Of the Ga

zetle says in his dispatch of THURSDAY:
As.AuIr on SENATOR LANE, OF KASsAs.-It is
currently stated that Senator jim Lane Was the
other day attacked on the Ayenue With a cow
hide oy young girl whom 20 had ,educed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

e The London ,CanaiA) Free Press saws:
Mt VaRa's'igham. Of Ohio. !. a, present in this
city. az tie Teenmseh house Many Influential
persons hHve already called upon him. and eI-
press themselves grati6ed at his uniformly cour-
teous and gentlemauly bearing
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07
Grocery Store or Hotel Stane
DIR. n. ID. GALL,

OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF
Indian apos and vicinity. Ofice Virginia Av.nu.
No n. Resideros North New Jersey street. No 81.
octl4fN-div
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

VHNBE TWO SMALLEST HUMAN BEINGS IN EXIST
4 ence. Com. FOOTE-22 years d, IS inches nigh.
aud weighs % pounds. lie is II inches shorter than
Tom Thumb and in hes shorter and years older than
Bamum's $50 $40 Mutt
The whole world is challenged $50, 900 to produce
his equal age, size, weight education. thorough
scholar in German and Engli h. and his versatility of
tai nj Comedian, Actor and Dancer, Of the high
est order.
THE FAIRY QUEEN OF THE WEST. sister of Com.
FOOrE, is II years d, 81 inches high, and weighs II
pounds. The small est mstured Lady known; speaks
German and English; sings and dances.
The wonderful Liiputians will be assisted by the
Female Character Dancer, COL Small. "a trhe taller
than CON- Fooe,) the Old Continental Vocalist, w. ID.
Franklin and J ". Smith. together with the young and
talented Vocalist and Pianist Miss c. Ellinger, and
Prot g. h. Brooks the eminent Blind Pianist and yio-
lnisi.
GRAND MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY
7th conmenc al O'Clock for the accommodation Of
school children; also matinee Tuesday and Thursday
aftei moons. Nay 10Th aud l2th the OF
families and children who unable attend in the
evening Ladies TO afternoon matinee 25c. Children I5c
Io"rs open At ard "a p. NJ, entertainment CON-
mence at and =. VI.
Admission - and 50 cents.
EfLsNGER a. tOOTE,
Managers and Proprietors-
c. g. RUSSELL, Business Agent. my3-d9t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

Ais" good Lots IN all IT'S Il thr city from slO0 10
s. 600 IN price, for sale cheap Tor cash. ~ perpetual
lease 10 builders; alsO mall large farm one 20 ave
miles from the city, from 80 10 600 acre. cheap
and easy terms. n,e dsm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-07

AZ New York wholesale prices, and many goods much
less Feeling under obligation the public for the very
large patronage We have received have concluded TO
sopt this method IF closing ock there
by giving them the advantage Of buying their goods a,
low a. the same can be bought whoesa prices in
IA stern cities This is no ctiteus cry, AID will
tlnue the sales until the whole stock clio ed We
have now in store the largest and best selected stock
ever brought TO this city, consisting of
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-04-16
MAGAZINE BINDING.
Publication Notice .

District Court of Lyon county. Ale xander
Black, plaintiff, against John Phemister, U.
B Swisher, Peter Hufstader and W. F. Hem
derson, defendants.
TOHN PHEMISTER and U. B. Swisher are
e hereby notified that an action has been COM
menced by the plaintiff above named, against
the defendants above named, in the District
Court, within and for Lyon county, IN the State
of Kansas, upon a petition fled IN the Office Of
the Clerk of said Court, for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the foreclosure of mortgage, executed
by the said John Phemister, to the said plaintiff,
dated March IA, 1889, to secure the payment Of
$2S6S0, with interest thereon, from March IA.
1860 at the rate of five per cent. per month, ac-
cording to the terms of promissory note, bear
ing even date with said mortgage, and executed
by said Phemister to said plaintiff, AID delivered
to him with said mortgage.
The land described in the said mortgage, and
to be affected by the foreclosure, is the north west
quarter of section twenty-five, in township
eighteen range eleven-.16U acres. Said petition
prays that the said land may be sold and the de-
PENDANTS barred of all equity of redemption there
IN that the proceeds of the sale be applied to
the payment of the said S236.90 with interest az
aforesaid also to pay $20.79 which plaintiff has
paid to redeem said land from tax sales, the fur
Their sum of $4,000 attorneys fee for foreclosure,
and further to pay the costs of this action to DO
taxed ; that the defendant John Phemister may be
adjudged to pay any deficiency, and that plain
tiff have execution therefore
The said John Phemister and U. B. Swishe
are required to answer said petition, or before
the 25th day of April, 1864.
Dated March 10, 1864.
CHARLES CHADWICK.
Atty for Plff., Lawrence, Kas.
Attest p H. Hunt. Clerk. 1884 SIS %.
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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.
A Magazine of
II MagdlIHt OF
L LITERATURE, ART AND POLITICS.
Is universally recognized as the best American
Magazine.

THHE thirteenth volume of the Atlantic com
L mences with the number for January, 1864.
It's commencement affords the publishers an &C.
easion to say that the Atlantic has attained a
circulation and prosperity never equaled by any
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The prosperity of the Atlantic enables its con-
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The ATLANTIC for 1864

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H. W. LONGFELLOW will publish in the
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with the title of House and Homa Papers, by
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J. L. TROWBRIDGE has written new Nov
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-04-16
Toledo Totrn Lots
Sherifs Sale.
Order of Sale.

George Barney
Enoeh J. Coffman. )
NOTICE is hereby given that by viItue of an
IN order of sale, issued out of the Fifth Judi
cial District Court for Lyon county. and to me
directed, will,
ON MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1864,
at the hour of IL O'Clock NJ, of said day, at the
Court House door, in the town of Emporia, coun-
ty of Lyon, and State of Kansas offer for sale at
public auction, to the highest bidder for cash in
The southwest quarter of section eleven az, in
township seventeen Q7), of range twelve lI2).
east, and containing 100 acres, more or less,
situated in the county of Lyon, State of Kansas.
to satisfy judgment in favor of George Barry
and against Enoch J. Coffman
Given under my hand, at my Office in Emporia
this Sd day of March, A. D. 1864.
SAMUEL j. MANTOR,
327-32 $40. Sheriff.
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Dental Card.

The subscriber, having survived the in
human massacre of the memorable 21st OF
August, and having saved all his Instru-
ments, Gold and Silver Plate and Teeth,
and having recently received by express q
large supply of Gold Foil and Yulcanizable
Rubber and Teeth, is prepared to perform
all operations upon the Teeth, as low, OF
lower, than corresponding operations can
be had in Leavenworth or any part of thu
East.
n. B.-Ofice in MiIler's New Block
over Duncan q MorroW's store.
+, KELLOGG
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-04-16

We have noticed many wagons of our
farmers passing through town, within the
past few days, loaded with fruit trees,
which we suppose came from Abraham S
Dow Creek Nursery. Many persons are
setting out orchards this spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-04-16

HANFoRD.-This man is one of our in-
stitntions. We could no more get along
without him than we could get along with
out bread and butter. He makes tables,
bedsteads, safes, bureaus, stands, book
cases-in fact, he makes everything in the
furniture line-and while he is making all
these things, he takes care to make money,
which is all right, and which has enabled
him to extend his facilities, and put up new
buildings and put in new machinery, so
that his furniture mandatory is not ex-
eelled in Southern Kansas. A few years
ago be commenced with one little room
Two have been added in the rear, large and
commodious, and his machinery is almost
complete. He also occupies the old black.
smith shop on that corner, which is full OIL
lunber. And he is actually contemplating
the erection of large and substantial build
ing. and the putting in of steam. See wha
industry has accomplished
The Conservative of the 18th quotes but
ter at rs qts, in Leayepworth,