, 1865-05-20

New Rui1diH=-Ths Crops-tourte-
hfeE~ etc.
Especial Correspondence Of the Chicago Tribane.l
ISDASAFo11s, May II.
Having just arrived for tho purpose
writing brief biographies of the Indiana con-
splrator, and their manner of swinging before
l1gh heaven in noon days sun, your corres-
pondent with great many Others, is some
what surprised to learn that his journey has
been to no purpose. The telegraphlc dispatch
cs have already made kuswn to your readers
the fact the changing affair." has been post
poned until tha I'd Of June next. Horsey be-
ing sentenced to the State prison for life, his
status is settled for the present. Tits man
seems to hare been mere tool in the hands
Of others, and has the reputation OF being
1a!fwitted.
DE-. BoWLEs AND TIE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
an informed that DR.. Bowles sent for
Father Besomas, Of the Catholic Church, q
few days since, with the purpose Of willing to
the Church some valuable property in and
nbout the city. Alter preliminary converse
tions and arrangements for the transfer, the
Father asked the DR.. II he did not wish to
seek spiritual consola ton and comfort in
language that that MAS little personal mat
ter which himself aud God could arrange
without any difficulty. may add here what
I know, fiom information, as to aoraey's
1eigeas pEnsRRles n.tee fy d'y sase as.r nc
lors talk his clerical adyiser asked him If he
did not feel the necessity Of being prayed for,
whcreupon the criminal replied, "Wen I
don't care If Jon pray a little" From all 1
can learn the prisoners do not seem to be
very much concerned about their spiritual
welfare.
secns to take his fallen condition more to
heart than does his fellow traitors Or late
he l,as grown pale andstnorose, and evidently
time haEgs aoout his neck like milestone.
This wreiched man was once respected law
yer Of prominence, and was warmly coumen-
last election.
:. VISITING THE PRISONERS.
Visitors arc allowed to zee the prisoners,
and converse with them. The prisoners are
still confined nt the military prison under
strong guard. As to public sentiment, the
masses Of the people generally believe In
hanging them, while prominent politicians Of
I'll partles may be sId to be In favor of some
mi1der punishment.
1Sp1IxA SOLDIERS AND sEAxES's HoXE.
Governor Morton has Issued a call for the
purpose Of taking steps to establish q
Soldiers Home for disabled Indiana soldiers
aud sailors. BE recognizes the war as being
virtually ended, and appeals to the free will
offerings of patriotic people to make happy
and comfortable for the rest Of their lives the
t1are and gallant defenders who have been
disabled IN their count15's services. The
generous people Of this State, eEcr amongst
1he foremost In works Of charity, duty and
patriotism, viii cheerfa1ly contribute to this
i BILE work. Il is proposed to solicit one
dollar subscriptions, thoae disposed to give
larger eums having a reserved right t. con-
tribute rs their Judgment or wishes may d.
rect. A board Of directors, conslstiog Of one
or mere from each Congressional district, Is
to be appointed to receive all subscriptions
and carry out the fulillmcnt Of oil the plans.
A meeting il to be held tomorrow night to
arrange preliminarfes for grand mass meet
inE OF delt gates from all parts of the Safe,
with yicE to the speedy cooperation Of the
eatire people In the prosecution Of ., great
AID benefct Mt q work.
NEWSPAPER GOSSIP.
Indianapolis supports two daily papers
the Journal and the Sfnfiaa. The 10di21apo-
lis Daay Journal has taken prominent posi-
lion among the influential and leading papers
ii the Northwest within the past year. Its
editorials are ably written, outspoken and
the Republic warm and hearty support
whilst battling against treason, aud has ever
che. red and encouraged our soldiers and
ssilors IN the holy cause tor which theg bat
| tied. Its editor, Col. W. r. Holiday, =
young and talented writer, who is no less d
1lrs'-clAss business man and to bis energy and
AbeEality Is due the success Of the Journal.
| as paying establishment and a credit to
newspaper literature.
The Stntine1, formerly said TO be the organ
Of tie knights Of the Golden Circle, the Sons
Of Liberty aud different other Sons, has now
little OF no influence. Its editor aud pfop:io-
tor, Joseph J. Bingham, was . prominent
member In the IRRESPONSIBLE organization
known as the Sons Of Liberty, was arrested,
and, turning States evidence, is at liberty
tncc more. His peculiar position gare him
great influence in disseminating vile and
reasonable sentiments, inculcatiDg them in
The minds Of the people, thereby doing ire
parable injury " ID 10 be hoped, however,
| Ieht for the future, and that those who TouId
have then basely destroyed the Government
that pourished and protected them vii hero.
| afIer be found among its ttuest defenders.