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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
Presents To Presidents-Au Incident
I'm Previous Adminissration

The recent firm but courteous act of Pesi
dent johnson. in declining the present of a val
liable carriage and a pair of horses from his ad
mirers in New York. meets with hearty and
universal admiration among the people. The
only persons who will not unhesitatiDgly ap-
prove the course of the President are those whose
estimate of his political and moral honesty is so
low as to lead them to seek for fsver or contracts
through the most deossng instrumentaiitiss In
this connection, contemporary recallI an Incl
dent OF g similar nature which occurred during
the administration of John Tyler 1t seems that
during the disgracefql scramble for Office on the
accession of Mr Harrison TO the Presidency
which resulted in his death, one of the lucky in
divduals, who obtained lucrative office in Bal
timore, thought it prudent, as he wished to re
tain his place, to grease the palm" OF the new
dispenser of patronage Accordingly, a splendid
piano was purchased, regardless of price, and
for great surprise. was surreptitiously conveyed
into the Executive Mansion while the President
was still in the arms of Morpheus. The Presi-
dent, naturally enough, on seeing the new orna-
ment in his private parlor. made inquiries to
how it came there. On learning the fact, be or
dered the piano to be reboxed and shipped to the
donor. and the next mail conveyed an official
document, couched in the tailsmanic words
- our services are no longer required"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
President Johnson To Abolish Viii.
Iary Com ssions.

IL is said that President johnson has declared
positively that the Military Commission now in
session. shall be the last under his Adminis.r.
ton. If this declaration Is correct, Mr. John
son Is awakening to the fact that the people
view with q jealous eye the assumption Of power
BY military commissions, and that they are de
mandng speedy return to the plain form Of
Government established by our fathers The
President in abolishing Military Commissions.
and substituting trial by jurY,-n refusing. So
far. TO yield to the pressure of the bowling radi-
Gals upon the question OF negro suffrage-iu
snubbing the gentlemen who advocate the new
tangled doctrine of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES cheer
ing evidence that be has not forgotten the record
be made when acting With the Democratic party
IL may be among the events of the future
aud who can tell what the future has in store
that the Den ocracy may yet be called upon to
defend Andrew johnson from the persecution of
the same gang who have been misconstrung the
motives and mAhgning the patriotism of Will
liam L. Sherman. The signs Indicate clearly
that Andrew johnson will be ia an attitude OF
hostility TO the views and plans of Charles sum
ner and bis associates, and they will commence
in the next Congress bitter warfare upon him
il they do not succeed in moulding him 10 their
purposes Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
The Amnesty Proclamation -Opia
ions of the Press.
From the cIneinsi! Commercial, tAbo.ll

From The Clbcinats Commercial, iAbol
Doubtless this Proclamation will disappoint
the expectations Of many who eouaseled leniency
aud a more comprehensive amnesty But IL must
be remembered that the President does no, say
this pardon shall not be extended to the persons
excepted from the benefit Of general amnesty
In excluding them from its provisions. he means
70 hsve il undsrs.Ood that their cases demand
special investigation. and that they shall not be
allowed 70 resume all their rights of property and
citizenship, without first answering in person
for their conduct. and showing cause why the
Executive clemency should be exercised in their
behalf We understand il 10 be the purpose OF
the President 70 exercise the pardoning power in
vested 10 him, literally, almost generally. but
only upon special application and with a view
70 promote the best interests Of the Government.
secure the peace, and vindicate the honor OF the
United States. IL. therefore. by no means fol
lows, that exclusion from the general amnesty
means exclusion from all pardon By making
special cases of the classes of offenders named
excepted the President reserves the OppOrtu-
nifty 20 discriminate against those who were the
iustigators Of the rebellion without provocatoD
and those who were carried with the revolution
which they set in motion from wicked and ambi-
tious motives only.
From the Chicago Tines (Dem.)l
We think the general sentiment Of the country
would have sustained the President bad be con
cluded 10 punish merely individuals instead oil
classes To this it must come at last. The
provision in the Proclamation concerning special
application by persons of the exempted classes
promising such libersl c!emency as may be con-
sistent with the facts Of the case and the peace
and dignity OF the Government devolves upon
him the duty Of examining those applications and
discriminating between the individuals Of those
classes All that is gained. therefore, is a special
confession from such persons that they have
been guilty of treason. for no Intelligent person
doubts that the President will fulfill the spirit Of
the promise His appointment OF Gen. Thoma:
to the Department OF Virginia, of Gen. Sherman
to that of the Mississippi, and of W. W. Holder
as Military Governor of North Carolina, are
sufficient proofs that he wishes not only to make
selections qualified for the respective duties tc
which they are assigned, but is DESTROYS OF con
sulting the feelings of the Southern people il
such appointments II must be remembered thai
the apparently harsh features of the Proclama
ton are entirely changed by the last provision
This in fact is the Proclamation Amnesty is
extended without solicitation on their par, to the
classes not excepted. who take the oath pre-
scribed. Ii will be extended TO those who ASK
for it among the excluded classes except-whom'
That Is the question The answer OF the Pres
dent il. None whose punishment is moi
demanded by the peace and dignity Of the United
States.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
TesR PRESIDENT on NEGRO SUI
= EuaCE

Abe editor Of the Cincinnati Commercial.
-rHing from Washington. thus defines the posi-
ill., Of President JOHNSON on Negro Suffrage
shose best acquainted with the views Of the
Pfssdent will attach most importance TO the fol
io-ing clause Of the Amnesty PROCLAMATION JSss
issSed:
Provided. That special application may be
mAie 10 the President for pardon by any person
befngng TO the excepted classes; and such
clsssency will be literally extended a. ma! %
consistent With the facts Of the case and dig
MY Of the United States
3here Il no doubt that "clenency will be
lfxrally extended. !" aud Justice tempered with
nSrcy."
an the important question OF negro suffrage
She insurgent States. | am a,sur, the PTesi-
dds, has been anIiously celebrating, and has
m,.ie up his mind. His conclusion il. that he
ute NOT iHsisf upon gIUiHg the freedmen The Tight
f0..vfc, a. the indispensable condition OF recon
stt.ctioD, and the restoration to the Union. OF
M States that have engaged in the rebellion,
v:l "a Republican form OF Government.
= he proclamation - to carry out and enforce
ths.obligatons Of the Untes States to the PEG
pl. .of North Carolina" is the programme OF re-
coStruction. That proclamation recognizes as
disqualified for elections all who we're not quail
As prescribed by the Constitution and Laws
OF ybe State Of North Carolina. in force imme
diG3ely before the Goth day Of May, A ID. 1861
thu date OF the so called ordinance Of seces
Chat excludes the negroes from the polls il
th Collection of members of the Convention which
is = De called. And the proclamation goes on
tolav:
; And the said Convention. when convened
or2he Legislature that NAV be hereafter assem-
bl<s. will prescribe the qualification Of electors
snN the eligibility Of persons To hold office under
the Constitution aud Laws of the State, D0we,
the people Of the seoer0i States composing the Fed
era: Union hare TighffItly eJereised from The orr
gi.sof the Government TO The present time"
:. his ground the President j. determined 70
ho,y at all hazards That it will be promptly
ans bitterly disputed by the radical" wing o.
thu Administration party. il not doubtful pro
position.
There u no doubt but the President will main
tais the views he expressed In bis Amnesty snC
Meth Carolina Pfoclamations in regard to Civ
; ins the freedmen the right TO vote. and he viii
be.opposed by the radicals bitterly upon tina
ss-e Already have the Abolitionists of Boston
Denounced the action of the President in tin
North Carolina case as a surrender OF mis- part
and they have declared that they will not be salts
fed until all men are placed on terms of politica
equality. This question will be of the d.
yid.lg lines in the coming political canvasse
and elections The President has made the
issna
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
A Beccher on Temperance
From the Syracuse Courier

We see II stated that at recent temperance
meeting held in Elmira. Rev T. K Beecher.
well known as preacher and brother of Henry
Ward. took position in favor of the use OF ale
and wines as prophylactic for ntemperance
be said that he had taught from his pulpit,
and that he should do il again; that he advised
Messrs. Briggs Bowler TO rebuild their brewery
IN the interest OF the temperance cause; that he
had barrel of good ale in his cellar; but there
was scarcely saloon 10 Elmra where a glass of
good ale could be procured as be had tried almost
every one, and that If we formed a temperance
organization on tie bssis of total abstinence we
should act contrary to science. and so contrary
to God, and should consequently fail.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
A eENEFAcTREss.

There is a in the public eye whose name had
all along been associated in our mind with the cyan
kee, "Quack, /" and Humbug." Bot Il Is longer.
and desire her frsm all such suspicious
associations in all other minds. Whatever notions
may have Of womsnly delicacy and propriety will
all admit that woman alone Is the Nurse-the good
Narss-the best Nurse. Whether shall have Female
Physicians not, is question which be decided
by time and principle, and not matter of taste. Pride
prejudice caprice aud custom may vel behave them
selves for there is really want. there will also be
supply; IL there be calling" there will be coming.
Nature and human society always self-supplying
and though Art and Fashion may hinder, they cannot
preveBt.
Mrs winslow does not wish to treat you sentIsmsni
Nor does she prescribe a regimen for your wives bat
she nodestly appears messenger Of health and hap
pness your infants in the cradle Is there anything
improper In thati Nurse Of 80 years" experience
boldly what is Is good for q babe, and
ought be listened God speed her her humble
and happy mission She IL the most successful physi-
most efectual benefactress little ones
enoyed-her doting parents not excepted. Just open
the door for hsr, and Mrs Wnsow will prove the Amer
iran Florence Nightingale OF the Nursery. OF fhis ~e
are sure, that will teach "Susy" 20 say "A
Blessing on Mrs winslo--for helping her survive
and escape the gripping, colcking and teething siege
We confirm every weird forth In the prospectus.
performs precisely what IL processes 10 perform
3sParogoric drops ""Iaudanum," and every other
Narcotic by which the babeis drugged into ste pafy
and resdere red dull and idiotic for life-
We have seen Mrs. winslow know her only
through the preparation Of her Soothing syrup for
Children Teefhing." II had the power would
make her, she IS physical savior 10 the infant race.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

MR. HANNANAS, President of the Indiana
Sanitary Commission. acknowledges the receip,
from Tippecanoe county, between February %
and March &c. 1865, the total sum of SIS. s9s "a
as contribution to that fund. Mr.. H. says in
his letter of acknowledge cement:
IL so occurs, in the order of = rovdence. thu;
Iippecanoe county was the last TO which vie
were compelled To make general appeal for
our brave defenic's. Her response was worthy
the people of TI,s ecanoe can only say to
you, and all your people. we most heartily thank
you, and pray fog your individual happiness and
prosperity
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
Jeff Davis I'm Irons-Opintons OF the
Press.
From the KY. Commercial Advert

From the n Commercial Advertiser, CRep.)l
We discredit the story altogether as unworthy
OF the Government and blot upon our civiliEa
ton
From the N. Y Her aid, (Raaicalll
Ii true the act is certainly without the sane
ton of the President and will not be tolerated
by him. There is no need of any such mode OF
securing the rebel chief All accounts show
that he cannot escape from the easement which
has been prepared for his confinement No good
and strong Government does an unnecessary
act. This, if true. bad as jeff Davis is, would
come under that head.
From the n. T. Times (Rep.)l
The story, in the shape in which il appears, is
either emanstion from some rebel sympa
thizer, intended to create a feeling of oOmmiser-
alton for Davis. or it has been concocted to sup
ply the lack of truthful intelligence on the sub
ject of that individuals incarceration.
Frsm the New York Evening Post (Repnbhcan)l
OF course the story is le--the Hunting in
vention of some penny liner who had got into
bad habi. of depending upon his Imagination
fer facts. The United States gentlemen who
have charge of him gentlemen. and incapa-
bic of brutality towards helpless prisoner. Such
conduct has been practiced by Davis and other
rebel leaders, but not by United States officers
From the New York World, (Democrat)l
IL Davis has been put in irons. il only be
justified as needful precautions against bis es-
cape. Such pretence would be false on its
face. What is the strength of ne unarmed man
against the garrison of the fort, even if the pris-
oner we're not immured in great cellI Can he
gnaw through heavy iron bars with his teeth?
Can he dig through massive stone walls with his
6Dgers2 What then are the irons forl If the
story is not the foolish fiction which we deem il
they meant for humiating indignity. and
for nothing else. 1t would be the judgment of
the civilized world. that such an exhibition Of
vindictive spite belittled the character of the
Government.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

put up sold this article for 10 years
and CAN SAY in CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH oft what
have been able TO say OF any other medicine
NEVER HAS 1T FAILED IN A SINGLE INSTANCE TO
EFFECT CURE, when timely used. Never did we
know instance Of dissatisfaction by any who aset
On the contrary, all delighted with it's opera
tons and speak in Of ndstion Of its
effects and medical virtues. We speak In this matter
WHAT WE DO KNOW after 20 years experience.
AND PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR THE FULFIL
MENT OF WHAT VIZ HERE ORCHARD. In slmos.
every instance where the infant Is suffering from pair
and exhaustion, relief will be found fieen
minutes after the syrup is administered.
Full directions for using will accompany eacl bottle
None genuine unless the fac-simile Of CURTIS PR
KINs. New York Is on the outside wrapper.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

SIGNIFICANCE or OR NATIONAL FLAG In a
late number of the Lutheran and Missionary, ed
tied by DIR hrauth. We find this beautiful idea
"Our couatry's faith has learned new inter
probation of her standard The uhite typhes the
purity OF purpose which belongs to her true
ruler; The red points to the crimson tide in which
life hows forth willing offering; the blue re-
minds her OF home in Heaven, to which the
good are gathered. The stars in her banner tell
OF light IN darkness and she shall learn to range
them IN a new and beautiful order. as the Con
stellation OF toe Cross
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

I'VE see an advertisement IN your sesumas u MIS-
WISsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP. Nov, said
wore IN favor OF patent medicine before N life,
bat We feel compelled say TO your readers that this
no hunbng- have triet AZ. and kBO- be all ~
claims Ills probably Of the successful nedi
eines Of the day. because IL 10 oss c: the best And
those OF your readers who have bab>s eaa do better
III. lay IN . supply" f
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

THERE has been good deal said about Al in
scription. scratched with a diamond on a pane OF
glass in the McHenry House. Meadville, Penn
sylvania. 10 this effect: " Abraham Lincoln de-
parted this life August l3, 1864, by the effects
Of poison" 1t was attributed TO Booth who
was in the oil region at the tine A few DAYS
ago, however, gentleman, stopping at the Nc
Henry House, and seeing the glass, made state.
ment. which If true, clears up all mystery re
gsrding it. " You viii remember that on the
18th or l4.h OF August Of last year, repor.
came over the wires of sn attempt to poison
the President, and report came TO Mead
vile that the attempt bad been successful This
gentleman states that on that dAy he and ffend
occupied room No. -, and bis friend. after hear
ing the report. scratched the words upon The
glass. suppOsing them TO be true Cincinnati
Commercial
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

The great popularity q Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children teething has induced unprncps
persons put ~ articles TO be used for the same par
pose. In advertising which they have only copied
notices frou ths pre>s bat have
copied certificates and letters from clergyner and
others asxng other 70 genuine certincafss.
Bewss Of all iDtstors. DarT-d0nAwen-ts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

s8- he rebel Gen. LoNcsrRErT has received
permission from President JOHNSON to visit
Washington private business He will be
here in few days
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

DO NOT LET YOUR PREJUDICE STAND BETWEEN
Jour suffering child and the relief that will be absolute
y sure 70 follow the Of MRS. WINsIOw's SOOTH-
ING SYRUP Il scdity Of the stomach relieves
wind eholic, regulates the bowels softens the gums,
gives rest 10 the mother and heahhts theebDd
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

The following l. extract frsn letter Written ~
the Rev. J. g. Holns pastor Of the Perrepont Street
Baptist Church, Brooklyn, n Y. ,, the Journal and
Messenger, Cincinnati. o. and spesks volumes IN favor
Of that world renowned medicine. MRS. WIrsION'S
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREs JxKTHISG:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

DON'T FAIL TO PROCURE MRS. wIysLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teething. II has bees
acd for 30 years with failing safety and
by millions OF mothers for their children. II corrects
adify Of the stomach, relieves wind choic regulates
NE bowels and gives rest health and comfort 10 nothet
and child once Nc. 4s Day street, view fsrk.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

~ The President has inAugurated the policy
OF giving soldiers elerkships. by selecting pri-
vA!e IT. an Ohio regiment for deputy in his own
Office.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02


NOTICE.
STREET IMPROVEMENT NOTICE.
OFTIcE CRY CLERK,l
indianapolis, Ind, June LIST, 1855. !
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN OF THE TENDENCY
of the following entitled Ordinances for street
improvements, to-wit:
An Ordinance provide for the gradiog aud crawling
Of Illinois street and sidewalks between McCarty and
Ray streets
ALSO,
An Ordinance to provide for the grading and graveng
OF East street and sidewalks between st. Clair and
Cherry streets.
ALSO,
An Ordinance provide for the grading crawling
Of Wabash street and sidewalks, between Noble and
East streets.
By direction of the Common Council.
CYRUS S. BUTTERFELD,
laez-dlt City Clerk.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02
Price only IS Cents a Bottle.
The Florence Nightingale Of
the Nursery.

The following is extract from letter written BE-
the Rev y. z. weser 10 the German Reformed 1es-
senger, at Chsmbersburg, Pa:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

tF Reports were in circulation in Washing
ton on Wednesday Of the arrival Of JrFF DAVIS
at the Arsenal. or at leAs, the Navy Yard. The
eIac, facts could 10! be sscertained, but if be
has not already been taken there be doubtless
VIII be within short time
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

J. W FoRNKI, ESQ, in his Occasional" letter
to the Philadelphia Press, thus speaks of Judge
D. h. CARTIER, before whom JEPE DAVIS will be
tried for treason;
The Chief Justice of the Superior Court is
the Hon. David X. Cartier, native of New
York, and represented one of the Ohio Congress
sional Districts firm $40 to 1853 He has occu-
pied several positions in his new State-amoug
others that of President Judge of populous and
intelligent district. He also represented our
country at the South American Court of Bolivia
as Resident Minister He resigned and returned
10 Ohio about three years ago After Congress
had reorgariZed the courts of this district and
legislated out the old judges, President Lincoln,
anxious TO secure men OF ripe experience capac
ity, and unehalleDged loyalty, appointed Judge
Cartier as the head of the new Court, and asso-
ciated With him Hon. Abraham DIN. of New
York; Hon. George F. Fisher, of Delaware,
this Court, and probably before Judge Cartier
alone, that the great criminal will be tried
II is proposed in certain quarters that Chief
Justice Chase should preside, but | do not think
the idea will be carried out. Those who know
Justice c. will rejoice that 10 this intrepid uu-
selfish, and thorough statesman. a duty so impor-
tant has been contded. Originally a member of
the Democratic party. from which, like thou
sands of others, he cut loose the moment he dis
covered the pro slavery plans OF the leaders,
David X. Cartier IL, in The truest sense of the
word, qualified by impulse, principle. experience
and a knowledge OF men and the history OF his
country to see that justice is not cheated OF its
dues, and that the greatest consprator Of modern
times shall not escape the fate he so coolly
courted and so reckiessly ana insolenty de6ed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

lS- The Cincinnati Commercial publishes in
iull the report of General SHrRx.s. or rather
his testimony before tie Comm ttee on the Con
duct OF the War, aud his correspondence With
Secretary STANTON and General GRANT. Ii oc-
eupies nearly pine columns in that paper, but il
is good reading shrou ghout General SHERMAN
writes as vigorously as he lights, and be has pre
scented a vindicstion, plain. straightforward and
manly, which will not tail to convince bis coun.
trymen Of his integrity. and Ills grea; ability IN
both civil and military affairs.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-02

lRs. wIrsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for ehlldre,
thing, softens the gums, reduces Inflammation al
all pain, and wind cholic Perfectly safe In
all We would say 10 every mother who has
erng child do not let ycur prejudice the preiu
d. Of Others stand between you and your suffering
Ct d and the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely
81 follow the Of this medicine iftimely used