Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 33, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1862 — Page 4

WEEKLY SENTINEL

AT. JA.tCAKY O tasrnion ef Specie Pyraet. Tbe beaks of New York u a Mcewt? to pre eot the drain of pecie from abroad have ins pended specie payments The effect of this MM upoa the biwMH oi tbe country u ret to be developed. It is akoRether probable thai we shall not return to a specie standard for a long tine to come and that a rag currency will become almost solely the circulating medium and the basis of all .liiat mm We Eieectea. A few days ago the Republican press, big and little, were unanimous in the opinion that tbe arrest of Maon and Slidell was strictly within the rle? and sanction of international law, and that war with Great Britian was infinitely more honorable than their restoration to the jurisdiction of that Government, if auch an alternativ should be presented. Mr. Siwarp, when the demand is made by Lord Ltoxm for the return of tbe "tour geutlefest" taken without authority from the British mail steamer Trent by an American officer, after the act had been openly approved by Congrew, nd tacitly by the Cabinet, most courteously surrenders them, and yields tbe point in controversy. Tbe arrext, be says, wai ' simply an inadvertency. " The salf-same Republican press on this announcement, suddenly drop from their war stilts, and echo the response of the Secretary of State that the arrest was "simply an inadvertency." The surrender becomes, under the same international law, and according to the same authority, strictly just and proper. Columns of learned opinions were written and authorities quoted by these journals to justify the arrest of the "four gentlemen," and now the same process is being repeated to justify their surrender to British ju risdiction. What a marvellous change! Audit ha been accomplished with no less astonishing celerity. It was "presto" and tbe aspect of the whole question to Republican vision was changed. Pleasant, is it not, to eat one's own carefully elabotatfd opinions? After such an exhibition can the public arrive at any other conclusion than that the Republican Administration, the Republican press and the Republican party generally are simply blunderers, without brains or administrative ability? "Trsassn at Worst" "A Secret Society Exposed,' and "the Exposnrr at work Already." Under these caption the Journal, of yesterday, occupies a column and a half in a pretended exposure of a seer:, treasonable association, called M. P. S .. organized to resist the Federal (ioveroment and give "aid and comfort'' to the rebellion. It charges that these organizations exist "in Madison. Kvniisville, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Rockville, Sullivan, Vincennes, Greencaetle, Iudians, and Paris and Mattoon, Illinois." The editor avows that he knows that such organizations with secret signs, watchwords and signals, exist in tlio.-e places. He gees farther. He states positively that "its members are known" and gives what he calls an exposure of the "objects of tbe order," "its "officers" and its "signals for calling meetings." At a time like the present, charges of such a grave character should not be made to influence the public mind and to excite suspicions and hostility against indirid uals, without convincing eridence of their truth. And if such treasonable associations are in ex istence, it becomes a public duty not only to expose the organizations, but tbe names of those who compose them. The editor of the Journal charges, in general terms, that a secret treasonable "Mutual Protection Society," inimical to the Government exists in this city. Who compose it? The Journal positively asserts "its members are known." This places every citizen under suspicion, for its members, according to the Journal, are composed of both Republicans and Democrats. Now the editor is bound to make good his charge that such an order exists in this city, or else be must consent to be branded as a wholesale slanderer and vülifier. The editor of tbe Journal can not plead ignorance to evade this issue. He says "its members are known." Now we have one evidence at hand to satisfy us that the Editor ot the Journal, in this pretended exposure of a secret society, knowingly and wilfully lies. We find the following paragraph in that paper ot yesteHay, In connection with more of the same sort, seeking to iden ify the Hou. John G. Davis with the "M. P. S." and charging that the exposure of the secret organization compelled him to dec to the Southern Confederacy for safety. Here it is: John G. Davis is reported by telegraph to have passed through Hopkinsville, Ky., a day or two ago, on hie way to Richmond. He doubtless intends to join tbe rebel army, and complete the treason he has so long been hatching. But it is doubtful if be would have chosen this particular time for his flight, if he had felt safe at home. T he exposure of tbe new treasonable secret Soeiety, called the "M. P. 's" which we publish this morning, it is authentically stated, was learned by hiss in time to allow his escape. He doubtless felt that this exposure insured a halter for his infamous neck, and chose to carry it to a safer climate. But he has left a good many friends behind who are "spotted," and they mi! not be '. t sight of. 'I he people hive learned thoroughly now, that those who supported Breckinridge in his treason last Spring, only wait the chance to do .is much mischief as they can U home before the openly join the rebels, and John G. Davis's flight only adds one more to proofs already con elusive The whole batch are rank, rotten trai tors. Now we will bring the editor of the Journal to fair and square issue We will wager him one hi um! red dollars, to be deviHed to some charitable institution, that the Hon. Jon G. Davis has not Had the State, that he has not been outside of the State tor the last thirty days, that lien the infamous slander was penned against him he was attending to his business in Rockville. that if the edit-ir of the Journal will go to Hock' ;l!e today he will find him there and that if he dare re peat the charges made against Mr. Davis in the extract we have quoted that he will be the best co abided man that ever received such a punish ment in Indiana, as the evidence of the presence of that gentleman at his home We will not deny that Mutual Protection Societies have been organized here and elsewhere, but if they have they are composed exclusively of such Republicans as the Journal man who prefers slander to truth, filth to decency and vice to virtue. Again we assert that Ote Journal editor should substantiate his charges or sUnd committed as "a dirty ! g and a great liar." The editor aforesaid, in at tempting to serve his Master and screen him from his obligations to law and duty, has put his foot in it, and he will find that slanders like chickens crV come home to roost. Rank of the täte. Ws call the attention of the reader to the card ef H. MrCtLtoca. Esq , President of tbe Bank ot the State of Indiana, announcing that that institution will not t'o!:. w the example of the Eastern Banks in suspending specie payment, but will continue to red scat its notes in gold and silver upon call. This action gives the best evidence of the soundness of the bank. Since it commenced bnsiness it has weathered severe financial storms successfully, proving that its affair, are conducted with great sagacity, prudence and financial skill. If it redeems its pledge made at its starting, and which it now renews, that its notes hall always be converted into coin upon demand, it will gain the entire confidence of the public in its future management and its ability to mply with the stringent provisions of its charter.

Taut' aat the tale Ad ministration. Governor Mommy appreciate most folly the power of the press. In the Journal of yesterday, two articles appear, for which he must stand sponsor, defrauding his Administration, and, in anticipation .appropriating to himself tbe thanks of a grateful posterity for having taken his share of just responmbllity for his country. The Gov enior evidently thinks that cotemporaTtes, like Republics, are ungrateful, and that his brilliant statesmanship can only be appreciated by these who may come after him. We hope His Es.ce'lency derives great consolation in looking that far ahead to be applauded with honor and thanks, but we fear the stream of time will sink into oblivion before thai point is reached. The Governor charges that we have denounced him in "coarse language." What an idea from such a source! We could not he more surprised if we should hear a hull talk about refinement. We tave nothing to do with the Governor's quarrels ' .w ZL - aw K- .. ; " .. - , more popular in Jefferson county than the Editor of the Madison Courier, and hence i.- entitled to more consideration. That may be trus, And upon an isiue of that character we shall not interfere, bat the (iovernor should remember that be obtained his present position entirely upon borrowed capital, not upon any merits or popularity of his own. His Excellency, in his editorials in the Jour nal, rebea confidently upon a "victorious and grateful General Government" repaying the State every dollar that it has cost her to raise money for war purposes. We use his owu Ian gnage: "We have no idea that the State of In diana will lose a cent tor her forwanlueas, both in means and men, in breasting the first wares of this storm of rebellion." This will indeed le liberal on the part of a "grateful General Oov ernment," if, as the Governor anticipates, the State has restored to her the "mean aud men," which, "breasting the first waves of this storm of rebellion." cost her. The "pith" of this elo quent remark we can not exactly understand, although the Governor says, and he knows, that "it can be found where that of a lady's letter is always seen in the postscript." If this war is prosecuted upon its present scale fot another year our public debt will not be less than a thousand millions. Will "a victorious and grateful General Government" with such a burden upon her feel like cordially repaying every cent (and restoring all the men) that it has cost Indiana to aid in restnriug a Government, of which she is a component part, and which the Governor says she has been forward to create? There is an issue between the Gov eruor and the members of his own party in reference to the financial policy of the State, the character of the military expenditures and the present condition of its financial affairs. The latter are anxious for an extra session of the Legislature for the purpose of examining these matters, but the Governor is decidedly opposed j to the assembling of that body at the present I time for such a purpose and is usurping power to ! prevent its necessity, no matterat what sacrifice. His pervcrseness in this regard excites the sus- ! picion that there is something rotien in his administration or else he has ambitious designs for j bis personal sggrandizemeut which he fears a meeting of the General Assembly might inter -; fere with. An honest and prudent man, iu a i crisis like the present, ought not to covet respon sibility, but the Governor, for good or bad reasons, thrusts this safe rule of action aside. The Governor charges all the opposition to him and his policy to "carping and envious scribblers." That the people may judge of sthe merits of the controversy having presented the "pith" of the Governor's side of it we give the following review of the financial policy of His Excellency by the Madison Courier aud the reason which it urges to justify the convening of tbe General Assembly at the present time: In objecting to Governor Morton's plan for the payment of Indiana's quota of the national tax, we do not mean or intend to advocate the levying of an additional tax this year upon a people whose resources have been so much exhausted ! by tbe depression of trade and commerce, ami tue large decline in farm ana shop products. U e oppose the Governor's scheme bec-iuse it is un fair and dishonest toward those who have .nvest ed their money in the bonds of the State, authorized by the General Assembly; because the relief proposed is only of a temporary nature. Governor Morton proposes to usurp the functions of the Legislature, and to do that which a Legisla ture can not do virtuallv abrogate an agreement made with the holders of the war bonds. The ! sums due and that might become due by the United States to the State oi Indiana were, by l all the forms and usages known to the Constim j tiou, solemnly pledged by the Legislature foi the l redemption of those bonds. Under this act a ; half million was negotiated iu New York, at a reasonable price, and when the United States re- ! funded on account of these advances, the money j went into the State Treasury, 'ami was applied in : accordance with the law to the redemption of the i bonds. Then the report was sent on from Indiauapolis that the redet al Government would I refund as fast as the State made advances, and I that the State would not lose more than "ten ' thousand dollars" by the war. We thought that was an under estimate, but if the Executive would honestly administer the law, and pay over to the : ! creditors as fast as Mr. Chase paid to the State, ; we did not see how the State could lose a very ! large sum. After the first half million was repaid to the ' State by the United States, the insane idea took i sse ;..n of the Executive to divert üie funds from the legitimate purpose, and to make an en I tirely different disposition of them. The result is an impaired credit; indeed, we are told that the State bonds can not be sold at all, and that they i would be kicked out of the market in New York I but for tbe iuliueiice of a friend, formerly a citi zen of Madison, in that city, who is now, as far I as possible, protecting the credit of the State. When tbe authority was given to issue the bonds the Legislature provided tor their redemption, and i as soon as it became known that this redemption j was being tampered with, the bonds fell iu the market, and finally they can not be sold. After so great a sacrifice of the credit of the State, the relief proposed is only temporary, for the tax cm only be paid the first year We advocate a session of the Legislature for the purpose o. pn m hi mg m some manner , or ne payr :l: r -t. mein oi me atate s quota tor ox, ami ror w, ami iiiota 54, and for every successive vear till the law of ' Congress authorizing the levy is repealed It Is . one of the functions of the General Assembly to , do this, not of the Executive. If there is no law for it how can the tax be put upon the duplicate of 163, supposing the arrangement (which is bv i no means certain) Gov. Morton has effected with ! Secretary Chase is consummated? We might ask. t.. - how are the large sums borrowed in New York and from the banks in tbe State to be provided for? Will Gov. Morton seize the school fund as he proposes to seize the sums due. and that inav become due from the United States for advances made in equipping volunteers, and I wh cb the Legislature, us we have said, have , sjiecifically appropriated to the redemption of the war boiaisT What is the difference between lay- ! ing violent hands upon the school fund, diverting ! it from its legitimate purpose to pay the mon ey borrowed in New York, and seizing by a i hocut pocua anangement with Secretary Chase, ! the money pledged by act of the Geueral As j seiubly to the payment of tbe war bonds? If it is within the province of the Governor to do I one, why not the other? When once the door is I opened to the usurpation of the Executive, there ; is no telling where it will stop. We advocate the calling of the Legislature, then, to provide permanently for the National tax, to keep the I tai gatherer out of the homes of an oppressed j people, and to protect the credit ol the State. This is within the province of the Legislature, ' and not, by any means, within thst of the Exec ' ii live The National tax must be paid, so must ! the money borrowed, and the Moating debt of the State, which may be estimated at two millions more. The exact amoent will not be known until there is a legislative examination into the mil j itary expenditures. We advocate a session of the Legislature, because the check upon the Ex ecutire m wholesome; because the people never lost any tiling by the closest scrutiny by their rep resent ti res into the Executive Department. The cost of a Legislature is a mere bagatelle ! The people were more than remunerated for the I last extra session by the exposure of the frauds in

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! tbe Quartermaster and Commissary Departments, under Mansur it Tattle. Tbe corruptions in those lepanments since are rank and terrible, aaO need : probieg. We advocate an extra session for another reason, and it there were no others, this

nee would be sufficient; unless there is a session of the Legislature, the 00,000 Indianians, whom patriotism and lore of country have carried into the field, to brave death in all its forms camp sickness, of all the different and deadly types, death by the bullets, sabers and cannon and shells of the rebel enemy will be distrancbed. What is the cost of a session of the Legislature twenty -fire or thirty thousand dollars to withholding the inestimable right of tree men, a right formidable only in tyrants and corrupt Executive officers, from sixty thousand brave men tbe bravest of the brave. Tbe Union cause has met with no defeats on the fields that Indiana volunteers have fought in this wax. Is there any man in the State who, in addition to staying at borne, would, for the sake of a few dollars, deprive llie sixty thou sand brave men in the field from voting? Yet, without a law. no elections can be heid in tbe Indiana camps, scattered over the Union, and wher ever there is a rebel army to oppose. "1" uov0r oru 'Indiana Plw Jrh informs the people that " conse the (uence ot the entire of Got. Morton's policy, a ataioa ol the Legislature is not I. : ... j: .r i . l. t. sary. Is it necessary to disfranchise the Indiana voluuteera to carry out the policy of Gov. Morton? If so. away with Gov. Morton and bis policy, and his organ too. The volunteers of Pennsylvania vote every electiou day in their camps wherever they are". They have always votedin Mexico, and recently iu their camps on the Potomac. Next year the voters of Indiana will elect State officers, possibly a Governor of the State, Congressmen, members of the General Assembly and county officer. Is there any good reason why these volunteer soldiers should not exercise their right to vote? Ob! it is unnecessary, say the toadies of the Execu tiro: Gov. Morton baa provided for the payment of the National tax; " a session of the Legislature is unnecessary," and therefore the soldiers cannot vote. What think you. soldier, of this? What think you, freemen of Indiana, the lathers It .t V Sk St 1 1 s. ! ano brothers oi the soldiers 7 will vou permit this great injustice for the sake of saving the Suite a few dollars and probably biding covering over enormous traudai Levy an additional poll tax ten cents a head will i,e sufficient to raise the sum necessary to pay the cost of a Legislature and hi the soldiers vote. "A session of the Legislature is unnecessary!" There never was so great a necessity for the meeting of the Legislature. In the name of sixty thousand Indiana volnn leers we protest against the policy of Gorernor Morton, which renders a session of the Legislature unnecessary, and which necessarily disfranchise them. And in the name of sixty thousand brave men now in the tented field, we appeal to their friends and relations for the protection of whom, their common country, Government and their home altars they are now braving so many dangers, to prevent so great a wrong, so gross an outrsge. From the Cincinnati PriceCurrent, Jan. 1st. Financial and Commercial Summary for lite Fast Week. The first act iu the drama of the past week was the surrender of Mason and Slidell, and the consequent adjustment of the existing difficulty between this country and Great Britain, and the next was the suspension of specie payment by nearly all the banks in the country ; beginning with those of New York. These important facts produce! the most profound sensation among the jeop!e generally, but on the whole the prevailing feeling was one of relief. That a war with England would have added to the troubles and disasters of our country is a frightful degree, all admitted, and thereiore the feeling was one of relief, bot it can not t,e denied that there is a good deal of disappointment exhibited, because the public mind had been educated into the MM that in the Trent affair law and right were on our side, and that consequently m surrendering them we have been guilty ot a humiliating act in the eyes of the world, driven to it by a fear of England; but it seems that this is a false theory, and that the public mind has been misled. The suspension of specie payment did not produce the surprise and disappointment it would have done under other circumstances, because ail intelligent parties knew very well that this course was not only necessary but inevitable aud was -simply a question of time. The consequences resulting from the suspension can not be injurious or disastrous to any extent, as the amount ot gold in the country is enormously large, and it can not, therefore, be sustained at any hi?h rate of premium, so that there can not be over ', to 1 per cent, difference between gold and our currency unless this domestic a ar is carried on for more than a year. The balance of foreign trade is nil in our favor and will continue to be so as long as we are blessed with fruitful seasons. The high prices of foreign goods will lend to a falling off in the consumption, and then in addition to this we will have a uniform national currency based upon the credit of the nation, instead of the infinite variety of bank issues with which the country has been swindled, the last thirty years, out of over two hundred millions of dollars, and an army of brokers sustained which was a disgrace to any intelligent people and a living sarcasm upon the common intelligence of our citizens. Those parties who have within the Inst two or three weeks turned their balances into go'd and placed it snugly away before the storm would come, will find that the thing will have to be used to make the speculation profitable, and to use it is equivalent to circulating it, and then it will be found that the supply greatly exceeds the demand, at anything beyond a mere nominal premium, and the whole matter will he regulated by those inevitable laws of trade supply and dernnud. On Monday, when the news came to this city that the New York banks had suspended, it unsettled the minds of the business community to some extent and disturbed the money and exchange markets for the day. Five per cent, pre,mium was asked for gold, but the demand was extremely limited, and but little sold at this or any otlier price. It will take about a week to arrange matters and adapt them to the new system, but alter that there will be a greater ease All the banks that can do so will formally bus pend, but those which are prohibited by law, and who, by suspending, forfeit their charters, as is the case with the hanks of this State and ludi ana, will manage he matter as thev did in 1HÖ7. In this State the Legislature can not provide a remedy, as the constitution prohibits a suspen- ; S'on of specie payment; but in all those States where Legislative enactment can relieve the banks, this relief, no doubt, will be granted, j The great danger to be apprehended is an ad vauce in values, produced by a speculative feel- ' ing, induced by a preatsbuiidar.ee of money, and j after this a general collapse. One thing may be I regarded as certain, that the resumption of specie I payment will not take place while tbe war lasts, j and perhaps not till long after. Having suspend ed with a large supply of gold, the banks have ; been guided and influenced 'altogether by prudenee instead of poverty, and therefore the result j can not be disastrous. The money market will rule easy, as soon as there is a general understanding between bankers East ami West; but for the present there will not much tW The market for exchange has II remain so for soraedavs. , ,,., ,; ( I lie . ' '.innmvbiuin l ining iiai c ni c ni c i mium buying and premium selling. Gold was dull yesterday at 'J preiu., and hardly any de niand. brokers ami bankers were not buying it ; at over 1 .,(a prero. '11.. r.. ;,. ... r .1 ..... 1 .. -. 1. . The following are the rates of currency: raft finds. Ohio, Bk of thn State of Iti-1 New York City, Philadelphia. Bank of Pituburg. U.S.dem'd Trees. N'ts. I'jrcvKaVbrf New York State New .lersey and Delaware. . . . New Kncland Missouri Illinois aud Wisconsin Iowa Virginia (Enstern,) , Bank of Charleston. ... dis . . . I dis . .. i.dis .? dis .5($60 dis . . . ) dis . . . 30 dis . . . 35 dis Wheeling 3 dis Branches 5 dis Maryland, (Baltimore,; 1 dis r... (Interior,) 3 dis renn ; (Pittsb'g, except Bki.fPitUb'g par) a dis " (Interior,) la Tennessee, (Old.) 5ft ili Stock, (solvent,) 50 dis Unsecured SO dis North Carolina 50 dis South Carolina, Alabama, arid Georgia . . 50 dis Indiana, (Stock Banks,) dis except discredited banks 10ÜM dis Canada 1 dis Michigan I 4ko Louisiana 5tl dis Kentucky dis The important events above alluded to had a favorable influence ou the markets for all kind of produce, nnd prices of flour and grain advanced in New York, aud of flour and pork here tbe feeliug auoug business men generally being quite cheerful and buoyant: at the close the news from England by the Asia and the Etna which arrived, the oik- I 'Halifax and the otlier at New York,

v sett i day, had a favorable effect upon the mar kets at New York and here, and produced eon nderable activity. English troops are being landed in Nora St-otia ra-adlv. and vast preparations being made for war, but. :ts the matter now stands, alitor nothing. Tbe receipts ot hogs have been quite light, the ltst three days of the week, though the weather was highly favorable; but prices did not suit own ers and feeders, thev having declined at one time to $3($3 10, so that the hogs were held back; but yesterday snd Monday prices advanced I5c per cental, and there was a very general disposition displaved to sell for future delivery at the quotations. $3 153 35. Tuesday tbe receipts continued light and the demand good, and prices advanced 5c., the market closing boovant. The sales were: 1,000 averaging 270 lbs f3 32 170 " 215 " 3 25 930 350 3 25 935 325 " 3 25 220 215 " 3 25 226 190 3 15 300 l I'M) 3 15 The receipts for tbe past week aud the previous season were as follows: Total for the week 33,141 Previously reporttxl 282,700

Total this season 315.841 Ssine time last year 300,077 There is a Urge number of hogs in the country still to come in, which are lein held back for better prices, and we may look for pretty liheral receipts the coming week After this dstelast sea sou there were received here 133,000 head. At the majority of places the packing is ahead ol last season. The demand for hog product has been very slack, and prices generally declined. Mess pork was down to $9. Lard declined to 6J86c, and green meats to 2 and 3c. B'itk meats sold to the extent of 500.000 pounds .-itSc for shoulders, a34(!r'c for fides, and 4(a5c for clear sides. The sides were taken chiefly by the for eijjn packers for tbe Liverpool market. Toward the close, when it became known that the difficulty with Encland was settled, prices improved. Mess pork advanced to f.9 25, and first class brands were held at $.9 50. Green meats went up to (nM'-jC, and were held ty- higher; and bulk meals closed at "J 1 , 45. Lard was a shade better, and holders in some cases nsked nff, higher ; but 6 Vr634c were the rates obtainable, and at these rates the demand was fair for prime in tierces: 6c mas paid for brl., and 500 kegs sold last evening at 7c. Head and gut lard may be quoted at 6(S6'4c. Holders of sugar, colfee and molasses put up prices in the early port of the week, but the demand has been very light and the market closed rather heavy for all articles. The prospect of a war with England had a marked stimulating influence on the prices of all kinds of foreign goods, including coffee, sugar and molasses; and this prospect having now been dissipated, Jiere will probably be a reaction. The bill increasing the duties on these articles, noticed in our last, has passed both Houses and been signed by tbe President and is now a law. The rates of duty are the same as those given in our last, but as we then stated this increase of duty had been anticipated. Corn has been steady at 28c. Oat declined to 2Sc. and closed dull, the receipts being large. Bye 43c, and barley 45(a50c. Whisky declined to 13c, but advanced yesterday to I34C. snd closed firm at this rate. Dried fruit is very dull; the stock is large and the demand but a retail one. The receipts this fall have been 10,000 bushels greater than they were the same time in If 60, and the only market for them is at the East. The Northwestern States, which usually consumed a good deal of dried fruit, will not need any this season. Butter and cheese are uuchanged. Linseed oil is firm at 75c. Mackerel is scarce and higher; old very dull and plenty. Helipf latvr.tra Sfslon of 'the I -u i si a tu re. Amonjr other reasons why there should be an extra session of the Legislature, is one vitally important to every man in the State. It is this by an act of Legislature, approved June 4, 1861, it is provided, that, whenever herafter, any real property or interest therein -hull be sold on any execution or onter of sale, issued upon nnv judgment, decree or other judicial proceeding within this St ;ite, the owners theteof, his heirs, cred tors, & , mty redeem the sumo, at any time within one vear from tbe dste of sale, by paving the purchase money -with ten per cent, interest. Now, we are confident this act was intended by its chief supporters tobe a measure of relief, applying to a'l claims whenever accrued, and owing to the crisis upon u. Bat it is now contended by some learned in tbe law amon us, that the act is unconstitutional that it is not remedied, but affects the right; and that the ' hereafter" in the act, is some qualifying force. Is this so? If it be, a large portion of our people will be liegis presumed to know the law, is a maxim and, gared by a mistake of law makers. Every man even, what the courts will detei inioe it to be. If there is any doubt as to this statutory provision, the (iovernor should convene the Legislature and hare it settled, by declaratory enactment or otherwise No one can deny the necessity and importance of having this law properly under stood the meaning and intention ot its framers. If the construction given by some is correct, then is the measure a base fraud and outrage upon the people. Let us have light. Vincennes Sun. Important Law Suit. An important law suit is on the tapis in our city important not only as involving a large amount of money, but also as settliug a question which has never been adjudicated in our courts, arid likewise illustrating the way officers are elected by tbe Legislature, who profess to be patterns of honesty. It is a suit to enforce the con tract by which the State Printer was elected. The facts, as of record in the Auditor of State's office, are, that the present State Printer pledged, "for a valuable consideration," a certain per cent, "of the gross receipts" oi the State printing This contract he now refuse to fulfil, hence this suit has been, or is to be broupht. How far such a contract is binding in law has never been decided, but we learn that questions analopou have been, and it is the opinion of one of the ablest legal firms in this city that the "valuable consideration'' having been rendered, the equivalent may be required and enforced. We see no good reason why it shouid not. The pay of the officer is about 35 per cent, above the average price- of similar work in the same printing house, and it is but fair that the stealincrs thus obtained, should be divided amoni; those who perfected the arrangement. That some members of the Legislature received a "valuable consideration" a the time, we are quite certain, though they were shrewed enough to so far cover up their tracks as to elude the law. Indianapolis Amercan. The Colobeh People Arminu. We are Riad to see that tbe colored people are moving, and thai it is likely that in a few davsthey will complete a strong military organization. The color ed company in Halifax is very efficient, and one of the best there. Montreal Gazette. The colored people in Canada, for tbe most part, are fugitives from the slave States, sent thither by the Northern Abolitionists, over the U. O. R. R. It says as little for the uegro's gratitude as for his appreciation of the blessings of "freedom," that lie should thus be showing an inclination to lake up arms, ss it were, to help JetT. Davis fight his benefactors. Boston Post. General Orders .Xo. S2 Adjutant Uknexal'm Ornc:. lud. Yol. Mil . Indianapolis, Dec. 30, 1p61. A Pay District for the army and for volun teets, to embrace the States of Indiana, Illinois und Wisconsin, to be designated as tW "District of Illinois," has been established a'. Chicago un der charge of Major John H. Kensie, additional Paymaster ü. S. .a All persons in this State having claims for pay are notified to present the same in (iroper form to said Paymaster, at his office in Chicago, IDiaais, for adjustment. By order. Laz Noble, Adjutant General, Indianapolis. Baby. We are rejoiced to learn that a beau tiful baby, only about an hour and a half old and about twice as long, was left upon the door steps of one of our most virtuous and prominent citizens, night before last. The sweet innocent s.juiilled like thunder when it was first discovered, but its putative paternal ancestor, proud of what he had done, clasped it in his srms and com tort ed it until it grew as mild as a sucking dove the dear little pee wee, hs! ba! It is a male child that is born in Israel, and its father and its mother, both being Union men, had better go and do likewise again. The country needs soldiers, and this baby came by express, the dear lit tie tich ee. tich-ee. did ee!

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HI IIS BlHIiB l It . C. W . BOBACK. msMsnraa as

v 1 ii d i n a v i an JI cd tehtts. THE ckiraU"! Scandinavian Blood Purin? r and Rlod nils, and also dotier re all Goon In Family Medicease, K. S Bast Fourth 8t- Oaiaauaii, O. JTor the pfv. in in and crr of disease arising from iaijuuntir of the blood or ecxcüens. Certified to hy MorrU Morris, Esc , Rev. Mr. McMuhVn, of Indianapolis, Rev. Jas. Haven, Kokomo. and hundred of othrv ciUsens of Indiana. Price of the Scandinavian Vegetable Blood PurhVr, 91 per bottle, or fp per half down. Of Um Scaneiuanan ; Vrgtabl Rluod Pill, 25 cents per box, or live boxen for Bead Dr. Bobs. Special Notice and Certincat. . published in contpicuuus part of this paper fron lime to I time. Dr. Rohaek't Mertfral Almanac- and Family Acrrtaer. oeataioinfi a great variety ol interesting and valuable medical inluniiaii- n, ran br had gratis of ty of bit Agent j thronghoui the country. Prom the Mishawaka (8t. Jos Co- Ind. Kuterpne, rb 3, 1861.1 " rili of Vlerlt. Among the many reatediea offered to the public under ne bead of Patent Medicine, it in a reHef to know that notue of tbem are valuable preparations will do whst is claimed for them aud are worthy of Me and a place in very family. Belonging to this cLss may be mentioned Dr Robark's Scandinavian Remedies Blood purifier and Hood Pills which re mot excellent preparations, and hare the desired effect in all caaas for which their ose is intended. Like thousands of otfcera, we bear personal witne; to this, having used ibrtn in our family with the bert effects. We sir al.o acquainted withmanywhoiiiteak rphwtariiy in praise of these medicines. One of our leading business n.en says that by the as of only four bottles of Purifier be received more than one hundred dollar worth of benefit Hit difficulty was 1 vpepwia. Wc express our thanks ft-r a liberal present ot thes,. n-nH-di for -n our farotK. Kor sale in Marion County by W. ft. Vickers,Inrtin.,pi.iHol t. Browning, do.; IVrkint Co., do.; H. Kosrugartro, do.; Urtier A Worker, do.; W. T. Hard, Southp.-rt; K. II. Chtirrli, Cumberland; E. D. Hanna, Oakland; U l)r.'mberger, Castleton; Warren t Steary, Farmeiweflle; W. T. teaman, Bndpep. rt: and by Ilruggtats and Merchants throusaout Uie Union. A ew Article. Dr. Roback's Stomach Bitten. A new and delightful Stomachic and Cordial, for etvin tone to the Stomach, and for Ibe prevention of billions complaints incident to ihe Werfern country. Try It. Asa looming drink, to assist digestion and relieve Dyapepsia, it has no equal. In flavor it is superior to all otter bittern. Try it. The formula of thee Bitrers, nw (1SS1) the nie properly of lr. Roback. originate! with one of the oldest and i most eminent Jlediral Practitioners of tho West, ami it is directly predicated upon the wauls of Western peo. pie. Tbeae bitten derive their stimulus from tbe powerful touic nam re of the root and herbe of which they are compood, and as they are, by allaying unnatsral cravings of the stomach, directly promotive f TKMPKKANCE, rhe present proprietor helie-e thai in making them widely known the public welfare is subserved. It will soon be for sie by all of Dr. Roback's numerous Ajrcnts, and st Hotel, Ac., the country over. In the meantime, orders will be filed direct from Clncinatl in any quantity, and at the lowest rates. It is put up in Quart Bottles, and securely packed in one dozen cam. Half dozeo sample cases, will, however be packed sad sent to any address if desired. Relail Price $1 per Bottle, or six or $5. Prhirijiii! office and salesroom No 6 East Fourth street, ClneiimaM, (I. laboratory. So. 32 Hammond street, aprll-lawdwlr. MEDICAL BOOKS, &C. GALEN'S HEAD DISPENSARY, chartered; bt tttf legislatur" of kf.nttckt for the tkkatmkm of all thf. diseases of the UKIXAKY .KSU GKNITAL OIiGaNt). A Hrdicnl Report, PRICE ONLY TEN CE.VTS. Containing Tnirty Fine Plitee rrna Engraving of tks Jtnaiotnu md I'hysutlogy of the bo mol Organs in a strife of Henhh and Ditnise. ON A NEW METHOD OF treat! Ufr Venenal Diseases, including Syphilis in all Ra stares; Gonorrhea, Gleet, Stricture, Varicocile, and Hydrocele, Diseases at the Kidneys, Bladder Ac., without mercury', containing a valuable treatise on that wide-spread malady of youth. Seminal Weakness, Nocturnal F.miwrion, Sexual Debnlrr, Impotency, Ac, the secret intirmitif s of youth and maturity arisinar from the baneful habit uf elf-ahu.-e. To which is added observations ou Female Dlsea-es, and other iuterestiu- matter of the utmost importance to the married snd those contemplating marriar, who ntertain doubis of tbeir physical ab lity to enter that fate. Sent to any address in a seal ad wrapper, on receipt of ten cents or four stamps. We devot our entire time and attention to the treatment of the various private diseases treated of in our private report. Our Dispensary is the only Institution of the kind in America which has been e rabHsbed by a special charter, ana this fact should give it a preference over the various (uacks of doubtful character to be found in all rre dtie. Important to Female! One department of our Dispensary is specially devoted to the treatment of the Diseases of Females, such as Lucorrhea, or 'Whites," Inejrular, Painful and Suppressed Menstruation, Nervous and General Debility, Diseases of tbe Womb, Barrenness, Ac. Consultations and examinations free of chartre. Also, for sale. DR. DfcWKES'S BEGULATOK PILL For Female Obstructions, Irregularities Ac. Married ladies in certain situations shouM not use them, a they would cause miscarriage. Price $1 per box and may be sent by mail. DR. GALEN'S PREVENTIVE An Invaluable article for those withing to limit the nmuber of tbeir offspring, or the barren who desire children; warranted not to injure the health, and will last fura lifetime, scut to any adores under seal, on receipt of the price TWO DOLlRS. PATIENTS AT A DISTANCE By sending a brief staienaent of their symptom, will receive a Blank Chart centainJng a list of questions, our terms for the course of treatment Ac. Medicines tent to any part of the country to cure any case at home, free from danger or curiosity. All transactions private and confidential. Reraembei tbe name and number. Direct all letters to GALEN'S HEAD DISPENSARY, octl5-dAw LrtUisville Ky. SEWING MACHINES. THE i 11 ! It It A I I I FRANKLIN ANO KEYSTONE STATE SEWING MACHINES. Price l() unci Upwards, Every lacliiui Full W;irraiitd. IT is now decided by the best Machinists and the public generally, that thee Machines embrace the latest and intt important improvements ever attached t Sewing Machine: the !v Improved Vever-luil-Ing Loopcr, and Iteverne Wheel- The f'raukliii and Keystone State are the only Machines that have thes- important improvements, wliich nw (five thrm tbf irtfre!ice over all others. Every ane should e.xamiae anl thoroughly tet thcua before making their alection, as they arc rapidly taktuy tbe place of all others. In these Machines we do away with all the complicated s rs. Wrasa, Ssh ttlks, Bobbins, CaooKRD and Ciaoci.n NSMSt, of other machines, which reuder them at once gre-Jtly superior to any heretofore ottered the public, for the many different kiüds of family and Dtauufactannft porpoaes. TVese Machtaes make tbf double-lock, fast sfltch a stitch that will sot rip or ravel, though every fourth on be cut. This aiitch it stronger and more elastic than tha made by baud. It is decided by competent judge to be more than twtoe as 5 troop as the stitch made with shuttle and bobbtaa. The great room under the arm renders them deaitable for large work, and rariuua kinds of quilting purposes. These Machines make the only stitch with which yon can embroider. On these Machines you can use any kind of spool silk, cotton or linen thread. These Machines are almost noiseless in operation. Be sure to see tbe in before purchasing, as they are giving a satisfaction heretofore unparalleled. They sew from two spools without rewinding. They will qatmbb, mum, Tvca, rxu and gvn.T, on heavy or light fabrics. A liberal discount to tbe Clergy, Agents and charitable objects. .- Send fur a circular and sample of work. We are aUo Agents for BLAKK A JOHS05'S ADJl'STABI.F. HRMMFIf the only one that makes the Hem on the right sMe of the work. AOKNT8 WANTKD in e-ery Coanty, Town and State in the North-weal. Drsfis, Uli orders for Machines, may lie forwarded by Kaan ss or Mail. EL RICHAB,T)B 3fc CO., PriHcif.'tl Agents for Illinois, Mi tun. Jic4iV". lutea, Ukuy, JatftNMwfa, Wisconsin and JfiAOftrt. Office. 131 Lake M reel Street f loor, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Pust Omen Box, a983. Jy IMA wStn

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OR. BI KHA.n t'sre the ist oat Obcilaate and f.smg Stand in- Dlaeaae by i I UTPWTJEKFT1. RK5TI.TR !! THnS OTT AND VI- ' CUHTT. Mhw Hoabour, disease of hull system, witb y.ttrilgii, list physician in attendance; Mr. BWMrr, Branchial 0twtnpOon; Mrs. Rantn . Mrs. 8puim, Mrs Todd and oter, complicated festal till as I, several years standing, Mr. Bradv, Hancock cowrtv, dUaaeof the bladder and kMneya, etc., etc. Are yoa afflicted? "A word to the wise is snOcient " Person HoMrrms of knowtnr more of Dr. Bamham and his skill are referred to the Wleartng well known i it Man Prof. ft. K. Hohur; Dr. g. C. Frhak; A. D. Streight, Esq ; Rev. M. ß. Clark: Jas. C. Total. Raq.; A. R. Ht, Esq ; U W. Moeeav W. M. WaraUey. Kaq. Office Tohn's Block, North Meridian street. Letters will receive prompt attention. Address IR. S. O. BCKN'HAM. fehl Indlanasolis Indiana Ayer's Sarsaparilla A compound remedy, designed to be the uoet effectual Alttratirt that can be made. It is a concentrated extract of Para Sarsararilla, so combined with other substances of still greater alterative power us to afford an effective antidote for the disease SarsapartUa is leputed to cure It is beiieved that such a remedy ia wanted by those who suffer from Sirutnou. complaints, and that one wluch will accomplish their cure must prove of immense service to this large class of our afflicted fellow citizens. How complete! ibis compound will do it has been proven by experiment on many of the worst cases to be found of tbe following complaint: BClorr LA am ScBorL'tOl-bCoMfLAINTo, EalTtions asn EncpTivK Discases. Ultcss, Pimpl. Blotches, Ti mors, Salt Rheim, Scalp Ueau. SrrtHLis and Stfumutic ArrscTiom, Un cvrial Disease. Dkopst, Nei raluia or Tic DoiLoiREAix, Dkbiutt, Dtstuwia asd I.sm oestion, Erthitleas, Roke or St. Antbont Kill, and indeed the whoje class of complaints arising from iMrt aiTv or the Blood. This compound will be found a great p.-, a oter of health, when taken in the spring, to expel tbe foul hun:ors which fester in the blood at that season of the year. By Uie timely expulsion of them many rankling disorders are nipped in the bud. Multitudes can, by the aid of the remedy, spare themselves from the endurance of foul truptious and ulcerous stires, through which tbe system will strive to rid itself of corruptions, if not assisted to do this through the naturai channels of thn body by an alterative medicine. Cleanse out the vitiated blood whenever you find its impurities bursting through the kin in pimples, eruptions, or sores; cleanse it when you find it is obstructed and sluggish iu the veins: cleanse it whenever it is foul, and your feelings will tell you when. Even were no particular disorder is felt, people enjoy better health, and live longer, for cleansing the blood. Keep the blood healthy, and all ia well; but with this pabulum of life disordered, there can be no lasting health. Sooner or later something must go wrong, and the great machinery of life is disordered or overthrown. Sarsaparilla has, and deserves, much tbe refutation of accompli-hiug the-e ends. But the world has been egregiouslv deceived by preparations of it, partly because the drag alone has not all the virtue that is claimed for it, but more because many preparations, pretending to be concentrated extracts of it, contain but little of the virtue of Sarsaparilla, or anything else. During late years the public have been misled by large bottles, pretending to give a quart of Extract of Sarsaparilla for one dollar. Most of these have been frauds upon the sick, for they not only contain little, if any, Sarsaparilla, but often no curative properties whatever. Hence, bitter and painful disapointnient has followed tbe use of the various extracts of Sarsaparilla which flood the market, until the name itself is justly despised, and has become synonymous with imposition and cheat. Still we call this compound Sarsaparilla, and intend to supply such a remedy as shall rescue the name from the load oi obloquy which rests upon it. And we think we have ground for believing it has virtues which are irresistible by the ordinary run of the diseases it is intended to cure. In order to secure their complete eradication from the system, the remedy should be judiciously taken according to directions on the bottle. PR Kr AR ED BY DR. J. V. AY EB Sl CO. LOWELL, MASS. Price l per Bottle', Six Ksmlea for to. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has won !rr itself such a renown for the cure of every variety of Throat and Lung Complaints; that it is entirely unnecessary for us to recount the evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been employed. As it has long been in constant use throughout this section, we need not do more than assure the people its quality is kept up to the best it ever has been, and that it may be re lied on to do for their relief all it has ever leen found to do. Ayer's Cathartic Pills, KOR THE CCRE OF Costiveness , Jaundice. Dyspepsia, Indigestion . Dyntntrry, Foul Stomach. Erysipelas. Headache, Piles, Rheumatism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases. Liner Complaint, Dropsy, Tetter, Tumors and Sali Rheum, Worms, Gout, Neuralgia, a a Dinner Pill and for purifying the Blood. They are sugar coated, so that the most sensitive can take tbem pleasantly, and they are the best aperient in the world for all the purposes of a family physic. Price 25 cents per Boi; Five Boxes for $1.00 Great numbers of Clergymen , Physicians, Statesmen aud eminent personages, have lent their names to certify the unparalleled usefulness of these remedies, but our epace here will not permit the insertion of them. The Agents below named furnish gratis our American Almanac in which they are given; with also full descriptions of the above complaints. hikI the treatment that should te followed for their cure. Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with other preiiarations they make more profit on. Demand Aram's, and take no others. The sick want the bot ai! there is for them, and they should have it. 1K. J. C. A EK A CO., i t . .1. jria.. All our remedies are for sale by ROBERT BROW NINO, Indiaoapols. apr-wly ALLEN k CO. Cincinnati. f T !-i i : TT H K Old SACHEM BITTERS IT IS THE FINEST AND BEST STRIA. HEDM lE KNOWN. rr i air r-KQr Ai i KD Pirilffrand Regulator of tht Blood It is a nlithtful Tonic. Try it and it will do you Good. TO-R SALE BTT III St HIIAl PT A BU S, And by Grocers, Wine Merchants and Druggist? generally Ww. GOODRICH, Kew Huven. Ct . Proprietär. Principal Depot, U Water -lirei, .V T. dee.'M-'wO-dAwIe

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By th u f taear Pill ta period attack uf .V, . ruaie or Ädr Headacks May be prereRled; and If takm at the omimfirtwm of aa attack IdubnHsI. r!W Isaaa pain aivl aokon. will br ohts.rW Tbry r-lda fail in renvinw tbe Banva aad H-aia ha Thrv act tgentiy upon tisrbuwito ! For Literary Hen, fcadrirts, Dehcate Female, aad all '! W in aiavtarj ahn, tbrjr ara vanaabW aa a LaaaI tiv improving 'n apprtiw. ft-tvine: tnor aud vigor to ta restive "frans, sad restiwitir tbe iiaiaral -lastirHv and trrnarh ' taw wttoto ayssaea. TR Cfci-1 AMC riUi arr the resalt of lens lovrstlajai Hon and ( aretniiy mod acted t ipenoieuu, hann ba la sasfl rnyrnrS a tm wki.i rS paja mm aataVraaci fmtr Hi-adarke, wbetuer ongiuaUnx in the uer mis rjrnsa. m nsssx a drraaajed täte of the stoaaaca. Tttej mre Sil i If vtajutsM- ia tasSr cKupnanton, aast ouy be taken at ail Limes with perfect safety witbjt making ar.y diaug of dirt, alal ta aWncr of an diiagTwblr taatr rrndr it eaay to administer tbran t.. rhiklrr. BKWARE Uf CüLNTKWKir' ra genuin hsv Mve lamiM of Heur C .aMi,is; en each ' Sold h Druggist and all .sta-r IVaVr- In M i Slitai A boa rill b rat by mail, pre-paM, "i receipt of the F M I V F , 2. I- f N T . All order, sboald be aUrwd l Hhhl H'AMHVt. 4 Cde i Street. Ras, Turk. "THEY GO RIGHT TO THE SPOT." ISSTANT RVUrr KTOr TOUR COIOH! fTKlKY TOUR BREATH! RTKKfiTHK TOI R VCMCK' spa t iTr2srqs THRO IT CONFECTIONS, ARK GOOD FOR CLERGYMEN, OOÜ FOR LECTURERS. GOOD FOR PUBLIC SPEAKERS, GOOD FOR SINGKKS. GOOD FOR COXSPMPTIVKB. ORjm.Eire!r carrt SPALDING'S THROAT CONF1CTIONS LA DIR 8 ARK DRUURTED WITH SPALDING'S THROAT CONFECTIONS CHILDREN CRT FOR SPALDING'S THROAT CONFECTIONS Tbejr relieve Cmrfc instantly. Tliey clear the Throat Tlirv give strrnjrtli aisa volume Luüi voice. Tliey impart a detkioas aroma to the breath. Ley ar delightful lo ta taste. They are made of simple herbs and ran not harm any j I adve every on irbo has a Coagb or a Husky Tote 1 or a Bad Breath, oi any diftVul of tbe Th. at in get package of my Throat Confertiows, they will relieve yoe nstaiitly, and you will agree with me that "ihev go right to the spot." Tow wRI find Use very serai and p e- : ant while travelling or attending public meetings lor I stilling yoar coagb or allying yosr thiit. If you try is i package I am safe in saying thst eon will ever afterward consider th' n: iiKUpnaM. Toa wlU ftad tlsea at aha 1 Druggists and Dealers in M'dfcinea. PRICE TWENTY FIVE CENTS. Vy signature is n each packaga. All others ara coast erfeit. A package will be sent by mail, prepaid, on receipt ef Tdirty Cents. ADDKEM lllKV C. PAI,DI4i, NO. 4f CEDAR 8TREKT. N. Y JV"A single boSUt af WAXJXWti -S PRKPAREP LCR will save ten Uinas Ra cost eauuatty WALDLNO PKRPARKD ULUI! tfALDlSC'B PREPARRD GLCB1 SPALDING'S PREPARED OLCR! SAVR THE ROPNOMT 1 DtSPATt M gf"l ig Trat aAva 5 raa fat well new it i saatrahia uaaeeaaaaa chaaa smA way for furniture, toy, crockery, et . SPALDIKG'8 PRRPAJUCD GLUE a aaca ta be without U. It is always yawl up i,. Uirshiri. m kvert um .- S. R.-A brush Awareaa, csx Mil. Prior K ceM HEXKT C. SPALDfKO, So Kew Tae. ca mow. As iinafsastaamLlylsai psraaaj are atgs4aaf nokm ft sat Ike srms l alM pwhRa, kaiRsalim f say MSPA KEP GU'K, I woahfegaiUaw ail persons w aania before tar "'ALI"' nSPARRI' GLLE. Is ea the watasac wrapper; all ethers ar i