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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL. THURSDAY MAY 20 1875

connected with the publication of the
memoirs is the necessity of securing, in the
interests oftbe future, materials for an accu-
rate history OF the recent civil war. Without
a knowledge of the truth regarding 1t, the
lessons of the rebellisn' can scarcely be of
any value. In proportion as we know the
exact strength, energy and resources OF the
Confederacy and the Union, and the blum
ders and successes of the rulers in each, we
can estimate the nature of the struggle, and
learn wisdom to meet another such
crisis, should it ever arise. There
fore all honest publications like Sherman's
memoirs are Of value, and their appearance
suggests once more as theme for public in
dignation the strange policy that the admin
istration has pursued in regard to the war
Office records, the rebel archives. and other
valuable materials for the future historian.
1t is well known that Secretary Stanton was
one of that class of statesmen who assume
that the people should not know the truth
In regard to public affairs. He acted
on the old doctrine of Machiavelli, that it
was easy and safe to govern by means of
judicious lies. There were emergencies du-
ring the war when he thought that the truth
would be inconvenient, if not dangerous,
and when the war closed he had natural
antipathy To letting the fact be known that
he had dealt so literally in falsehoods
as means of statecraft. 1t has
been more than once asserted, there.
fore, that the records OF his Office
have been tempered with. Persons seeking
information have been refused facilities for
obtaining it, and at one time masses OF pub
lie documents were sent out of the country
to Adam Badeau TO be used ia preparing a
which were purchased especially on ac-
count of their historical value have been
placed under lock and KEY, and access can
not be had to them without authority of a
special act of congress, and they have been
kept even from Sherman's inspection. Where
public documents have remained so long.
without responsibility, under control of in
terested parties, it is doubtful whether they
can be esteemed as perfectly good historical
authority. Stanton was not a maa who would
scruple TO tamper with any document which
he considered injurious to himself or his
party. The navy department has been set
on fire hour times, the New York Sun says.
to secure the destruction of some of its rec
ords, and where such charges are so boldly
made this policy Of secrecy aud mystery
should be discontinued. IL is time for the
truth to be told.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
ENCOURAGING sLIGHrED GENIUS
A SINGULAR STORY OF GEN. GRANT.

A SINGULAR STORY OF GEN. GRANT.
the suhjoined scrap of history is from
the Herald's review ofSherman's memories,
crowded out of yesterdays Sentinel:
There is a singular story of Gen. Grant
was anxious to draw again into its service
those officers of note and influence who had
for various reasons certified into inactivity
and discomfort" among them Gems. Buell.,
Mcclellan, Burnside, McCoOk and Fremont.
Gen. Grant, Sherman informs us, Thought
it wise and prudent to give all these officers
appropriate commands that would enable
them to regain the influence they had lost"
and he instructed Sherman TO specially look
out for Buell., McCook and Crittenden.
AS it was manifest that we were to have
some hard fighting he was anxious to
bring into harmony every man and every
officer of skill in the profession OF arms. This
purpose was only partly realized, and Sher-
man informs us MIR. Stanton, secretary of
war, twas VIGOROUSLY vindictive in his pre-
judices' and would not consent to the en-
ployment of these high officers. We men.
ton this fact as one not generally known
in the history of the war, and rejecting
credit upon the discernment and the gener-
osity of Grant, W. @ believed that to suppress
the rebellion 1t VIZ necessary to use every
agency that could be obtained. There is a
fine, patriotic story OF the Hon. James Guth-
rie, formerly ssc.esarY of the treasury under
President Pierce, and the president
of Kentucky railroad, which re.
fleets honor upon him as a resident OF
southern state. Mr.. Guthrie complained
that General Sherman had detained his
locomotives and ears. II wrote to him."
says Sherman, frankly telling him exactly
how were placed, appealed to bis pat
riOtism to stand by US. / advised him in
like manner to hold on to all trains coming
into Jacksonville, Ind" Mr.. Guthrie
gladly sssented to this arrangement, and to
his patriotic cooperation the General at
tributes the perfect success of the future
campaigns. al have always" he says, "felt
grateful to Mr.. Guthrie, who had sense
enough and patriotism enough to subordi-
nate the interests of his RAILROAD company to
the cause of his country"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

progressive. he is the equal. in congress
experience, OF any representative. and his
uiooes., honests sterling, Just life mates with
nIs CORRECT education, constant stuoy. and
sy Sara views OF principle and policy. He is
believes in the equal rights Of states "r,S
persons, under the law, and who mixes no
ulslntegrat1ng or sentimental nonsense
Win ms convictions on those matters We
tnink OF no other man who would an thor-
ougnip pull up and buttress the party. and
reassure the country. With MI Esr, 81, a.
speaker, and Mr.. Randall as fioor.1eader
ana Mr.. Cox as sharpshootsr. and II p
ISS ne as Judicial authority, aided by the in
.eIiigent opposition of Blaine. Garfield
Wneeier. and men of that order. the next
mouse would be one of which the countrv
need not be ashamed-one which wonia
guarantee the dominion of common sense
IN THIS country for the rest of tIis centnrv
KERR AGAINST THE FIELD.
From the New York Times, Rep.r
He tMr. Randall) is by no means the
aolest. hardly among the ablest, of the dem
ocrats chosen to the forty-fourth congress.
Mr.. Kerr Is greatly his superior in logical
power In grasp of mind, in fact, in all that
goes to make up statesmanship. Nj. Cox ia
greatly DIS superior in culture, in acouaint-
ance Wild the iscts which ought to be taken
~ al icSlSldtlOn. ana. IN gen.
erai, In knowledge OF political economy
ana the philosophy OF government. R1t
Mr.. Randall is g good fellow. y has much
practical sense, and is democratic in the
sense OF being one of the people. BE has
no rigor OF principle that Keeps him from
voting and working to increase salaries. al
taough be breaches economy vigorously,
and as one OF the majority he is likely TO
sustain all appropriations that will helm his
party. His knowlede of parliamentary law
lssnot great-in fact is quite Indifferent for
one so long a member. Mr.. Randall viii,
hnd' II he should be speaker next winter.
Win Blaine and Wheeler on the floor. that
hhoustering is about the easiest work
a Recommendation ever undertook. We
nave small means OF judging of Mr.. Ran
daiFs chances; indeed, his party now prob
ABLY don't know their own mind about IL.
Mr.. woods reputation. doubtless. destroys
All MS hopes. Mr.. Cox seemed last winter
to be out of favor with his associates. Mr..
Kerr, II we might advise, would not make
pad democratic speaker. He seems to be-
ileNe In democracy; and the democracy ne
believes in has some principles to rest on.
and some logical method in its develop.
ments
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
Sherman's Memoirs.

This mornings Sentinel contains review
of the second volume OF Gen. Shermsn's me-
moirs, and no apology is needed for devoting
so much space to the work, for no book of the
age is better deserving of attention, both on
account of the importance of the matters of
which it treats, the intimate acquaintance of
the author with the subjects, and the
literary genius with which he handles
them. OF Sherman it may be said
emphsticalIy, that he writes as he fought,
"fast, fiery and true" and the story of the
great war, told by its greatest soldier, has
the interest of romance and the value OF a
technical treatise. That the inside history
of important campaigns, vivid pictures
of men of our own times, and bold criti-
cisms on statesmen and commanders yet in
public life should possess lively interest is
natural enough, but the mere delight which
we take in gossip about celebrated people Will
not explain the charm of this book. 1t should
not be compared, for instance, to such a
work as Greville's Memoirs, for the origin
atty of Sherman's mind and his easy, mas.
terly style lift his work to a higher level.
Neither ought it be mentioned in connection
with the dull and pompous autobiography
of General Scott, which reads like
the compilation of some literary drudge,
void of imagination, mechanical in style and
method. In Iced it may be said without ex-
aggeration that Sherman will prove as form
liable rival to Xenophon, Caesar and Ma
poleon in literary tame as in military renown.
1t is clear that he could have conducted
the celebrated march of the ten thousand
and described it as well as the first, and il
hardly capable of the military and political
achievements o. the other two, he would at least
have been as admirable chronicler of them.
1t would be more just illustration, per-
haps, to say that he seems to have proved
himself as good general as Sir Charles
Napier. and as good military historian as
his brother, Sir william Napier.
Il is not the design oil this editorial to re
capitulate General Sherman's opin-
ions of his contemporaries and their
deeds, although it Is pleasure to
notice with what keen discrimination
he paints the popular imposters of the re-
beliou. such as Hooker. Butteriield and
McClernand, and how justly he measures
out the praise to those who are now recog-
nized as the true heroes of the war. This
readjustment of the lsurels is only an Incl
dental matter. The most important subjec.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

Secretary Bristow is cleaning out the
Augasn stables OF the administration with
marked sue essz, though the task is not a
trifiing one. He has all possible impedi-
ments thrown in his way by the dishonest
agents of the. government. who beset hon.
,esty on every hand With audacious boldness
The whisky ri. ~ could only be broken up
by promat and decisive action outside of the
regular revenue routine business. A move
ment could not Se made through the regular
official channels against dishonest distiller,
unless he would, in some way. receive ad-
vices OF it in advance of the
arrival of officers. Not only
was there Of ciaI COLLISION with Illicit manu-
factusers in various districts, bat in the
head Of the department st the capital as
well. Il new trsnsPires that for the
last two or three years system
attic and successful swindle in the way
of Smuggling silks and lzees through fhe
New York custom house, has been perpe-
Grated Though asiLuilar ring, government
officials being parry TO the fraud. The finest
fabrics haze from time to time heen
thrown upon the market at prices far
DtiOW .bnO u@dIACb NANNN~-s -----~
as that of III. B. CLAIM 81 Co.. being pur-
ehasers of the Illicit importaiions. 1t is
reported that this frnl ia fifteen months
purchased $500 eco worth of standard French
silksst from twelve to twenty cents below
their quoted value, which never varies but
few cents, at farthsst; aud yet it is urged, in
extenuatioH, that the presumed that the
party with whom toe puseh.sse was nego-
tiated became possessed CT the property In
an honest way, notwithstanding sucn
negotiations were had with
gentleman engaged in an other lice
of business. Many other la ding I'M
,porters and dealers in New York and also
in Europe are said to be implicated IN these
transactions IN one way ana an
other a regular system of cipher
va IN rs- yWcE. those who snip
Leu s..e 1so1s and the custom house Off, 1als
and the merchants who received them al
rectly and indirectly. The revenue ha'
thus been defrauded OF more than million
dollars in the last two or three years,
upwards OF three million dollars worth OF
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
THE BEECHERs DONE IN WAX.

THEY WAX wRoTH WHEN PUT BEFORE TIE
PUBLIC As A SIDE SHOW TO A CIRCUS.
The Chicago Tribune says: A singular inc:-
dent occurred in Burlington, Ia, week or
two ago, which seems to have entirely e.
capped the notice of the newspapers. 1t is
more remarkable as its connection with the
Brooklyn scandal entitled it to recognition
as sensational affair. It will be remeu :.
bered that Mr.. w. w. Cole, proprietor OF
Coles New York and New Orleans Circus
conceived the brilliant idea of fsmiliarizipg
the countrymen with the faces OF the princi-
pals in the Brookly scandal. He therefore
had wax figures made l.. New York rep
rese ting the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
Mrs. Beecher, Theodore Tiltou and Eliza
beth. How good the likenesses are we
don't know 1t appears, however, that Mr..
Coles enterprise was understood in New
York, and the figures were followed to
Quincy by special detective. When
about to start on his summer tour,
Mr. Cole was notified by Mr.. Bsecher's at
torneys that legal steps would be taken to
prevent the exhibition OF himself and wife ins
wax. Mr.. Cole concluded TO disregard the
announcement, and when the circus
found there too, in effigy. The day follow
ing, one j. G. Williams appeared in Bur-
lington, with a power OF attorney from Mr.
bidding Mr.. Coles exhibiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Beecher in his circus. After sharp legal
fight the case was closed-tho sehow-case
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

The Sentinel has, on more than one occa-
sion, spoken of the danger TO be appre-
hended from the advance Of the grasshopper
plague eastward. There was much discussion
last summer among scientific men as to
whether the locusts were of such nature IS
move onward season after season, and the
preEonderance of opinion seemed to be in
favor OF the theory that they were not. But
among shrewd observers in Nebraska and
Kansas, who had watched the progress of
the plague, the opposite opinion preyailsd.
They declared that no matter what science
said In regard to the habits of the grasshop-
per, the ugly fact remained that the insects
were steadily advancing toward the east,
and that the approaching summer
would find them in Missouri,
and tina. the next season would
see them in Illinois and Indiana. II would
seem that the practical observers had good
grounds for their evil representations, and
rumors fromMissouri indicate that the plague
has struck tina. state. The governor Of that
state seems to be thoroughly alarmed at the
prospect of impending calamity, and he has
adopted srather old-fashioned style of avert
lux H. No ms 1ccuCO pAOOAdfhotAOh opPOAhe
ing a day of humiliation, fasting and
prayer. saying "nothing but the interposi-
ton OF Providence can save us from the
pest, /" recommending that "the supplications
of the psople be raised for divine relief and
protection" Such a course is very
pious doubtless, but it is Erather az va
rance With modern scientific notions. IL
is now generally acknowledged that
these plaques are dependent upon
natural causes, and are not, by
any means, the result of special
provideness, and consequently, while
the people of Missouri are praying TO get
rid of the gTasshoppers, it may be well for
states further East to consider whether they
can not do something more practical to-
wards saving themselves. There is good
deal of homeiy. sense and not so much i'm
piety as soane people imagine in the saying
that providence helps those that.help them
SelVeaD
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

foreign goods having, been surrepsitiously
thrown upon the American market in that
time.
The ringlelder, one Lawrence, has at last
been extradited from England, where he
fled when Secretary Bristow and his activ
agents made it too warm for him in the
United States, aud it is anticipated that he
will turn states evidence. Through him
the secretary expects to force settle
ment with those who defraud the rev.
enue and also learn who it is at the depart
ment that warns smugglers when extradi-
ton papers are prepared for service at the
Office the of secretary ofstate. Revelations
rich, rare and racy may reasonably be an
tidpated.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

The Washington correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Gazette, who has the reputation of
having the entree to all the departments,
telegraphs that Shermsn's new book is
creating great deal of discussion, and will
excite unmerciful criticism. The general
is accused of inaccuracies in some of his
statements, and if the charge is true he will
doubtless retort by declaring that he was
denied access to the records. The following
statement is evidently made to break the
force of public indignation regarding the
secresy with which the rebel archives and
other matters of historical interest are
guarded:
Coupled with a general anxiety to see the
whole work there is a redoubled interest in the
work of publishing the records, both OF the
union and confederate armies, now rapidly pro-
crossing under the direction of the secretary OF
war. Material for two volumes has already
sisting chiefly of reports OF battles. The secre-
tary had lately been criticised for refusing ac-
cess to con federate records purchased some time
der control of the war department., but are in
possession OF the treasury. Captured confed-
crate archives are in course of rapid rrepa-
ration for publication by the war department.,
in pursuance of the order of congress,
and on this account are not in CON-
diuon to allow handling by outside parties.
Thus it would appear that the records of
the war are undergoing careful revision
for the public benefit. In the meanwhile it
would be vastly satisfactory to know ex-
actly what the originals contain, as the ex-
clusion of outside parties, such as the COM
mander of of the armies, has decidedly
suspicious appearance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

Resolved, That the attempt of the democratic
leaders TO create the impression that our patri-
otto president desires or seeks reelection Tor
republican party and produce a division between
IL and the president. The charge has no foun-
of the country int a restoration OF that party to
power which came so near destroying the union
Of our fathers.-KentuckyR Republican Platform.
Ii the republicansiare opposed to the
nomination of Gen. Grant for third term
they certainly adopt a wonderful method
of expressing their opinions. Why do
they spend so many words in talk
ing of the I" attempt" of the
democratic leaders to create an Impression
that our president desires reelection.
Why don't they come out boldly and &C
knowledge that there is an impression
abroad that the president wants a third
term, and that the republican party is afraid
to refuse to give it to him? Facing this TACT
let the republican politicians assert, if they
will, that Grant does not want another term,
but let them make it clear that
he can not have denomination at
their hands whether he wants it or not,
nor their votes IL he secures denomination
by fair means or foul. What is the use of
declaring that "the charge has no foundation
in fact" and then leaving the matter there?
The people think it has ga foundation in
fact" and they are impatient to know what
repu blicans would do in case of such an
emergency. They ask from conventions not
what are Grants designs, for conventions
can not tell; but they ask from these bodies
what are your designs, and they are entitled
to an answer.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
A SMALL FORCE OF MILITARY
THE SPEAKERSHTP
PUBLIC SENTIMENT AS DEDICATED BY TIL
PRESS-COX,s HALIICINATION.


PRESS-COX's HALLUCINATION.
IFrom the Chicago Times, IshmaeliteJ
Sunset Cox is evidently lsboring under
great hallucination. he fondly imagines
that he has got the speakership of the next
House within his grasp, and that Mr.. Kerr,
of Indiana, is his only competitor worthy of
consideration. Mr.. Cox has evidently been
hattered too much by his friends or be would
be able to read the signs OF the times more
clearly. Although he is probably the least
Objectionable among the Eastern candidates
for the position, ne does not control as
many votes as either Tornado Wood or
Samuel j. Randall, and it would not sur
prise anyone if either OF the gentlemen
should walk away from their diminutiye
competitor and pluck the honor with
scarcely an effort. Besides, the speakers
chair Is not the proper place for Mr.. Cox.
He is too interesting debater to be spared
from the floor. Without his frequent sallies
of wit and eloquence there would be nothing
to relieve the proceedings of the house from
positive monotonous dullness.
KERR THE MOST STRENGTHENING AND SUIT
ABLE.
From the Brooklyn Eagle, Dem.l
Mr.. Kerr would be the most suitable and
strengthening speaker the democrats could
select. He is statesman. He has care
fully studied our system of government,
and he belives in democracy which, with
out paradox, is both old-fashioned and
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

There have been extensive frauds In the
Importation of Grape and mourning goods, as
well rs in tbs importation of laces and
silks ani the manufacture of whisky. The
administration thieves go "from grave to
CAV, from lively to severe"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

The order ISSUED by Commissioner Doug
las three mszths ago for a change among
the whisky supervisors was, the New York
Times SAYS. revoked upon the presidents
direction sC~ reasons that seemed TO him
satisfactory This reason will not seem by
any meaas satisfactory to the people OF the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

The greatest fraud in the whisky business
was that prscticed upon the officials by the
dlstillers. 1t appears from the investigation
that the former received for their conpiv-
Ance in the robbery of the revenue, only 40
per cent. OF the stealings. This was infa-
mously low. A sworn servant of the public
who Will sell himself for less than 90 per
cant, of the booty to be gotten by his treach-
e;y, Is g disgrace TO the age.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20
Whe Semtimel.
THURSDAY, MAY 20.

The indications are that Secretary Robe
son, of the navy department, has been
stealing with degree of imprudence alto
gether dangerous to the prosperity or the
party, and he will be the next victim of re-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-05-20

THE CAPTURED CHIEFS PASS THROUGH IN
DiANAPoLIs-A CROWD or SIGHT sEERs AT
THE STATION.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-16

TIE cUEsTNG Of the walks and car
riage WAYS of the Capitol grounds goes
expediticusly ahead under the strong
propulsive energies of our vigorous and
weishty friend Stewart. He is doing
well. We hope he may continue to pur-
sue the successful path. He is solid
mar.
EoRRscTIoS.-It is on the Nineteenth
Of June and not the nineteenth of May
that the Knights Of Pythias will have
their Joint picnic at the Bowers man
sion.
RETuRNED.- Alfred Helm re-
turned from his trip to the east yester-
day morning. @s
Hon. JAMES CEAwFoRD, Of the Carson
Mint, left fer San Francisco last night,
EPISCOPAL CHURCH services at IL A. n.
and y, Pm. Sunday school at 1873.