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Ordered th't the proceedings ol the Convention he published in the Democratic Regi.-terand State Sentinel.For the Sentinel.Sullivan ('ouniy Visited by a Squad of Soldiers--**.* lempcst InaTca Pot,Si lhvan. Ta., JuneS, 1863.EuiTOii Semimil: An unusually strong force of soltlieis (some sixty in number) made their appearance here last Friday, from Indianapolis, ostensibly for the purpose of arresting deserters. Arriving at the liou-e of Mr. Joseph Waggoner, the same e\ cuing. they demanded the use of a horse for a sick comrade, and compelled a boy to bring the hor.-t^out fer them Mr. W. was from home They v in ted the kitchen, despite the protestations of Mis. W., and confiscated all the cooked victuals. They then went away, takingthe hoise with them.I also learn that at every I)e ; ocratio residence along the road, alter leaving Waggoner’s, they stopped and searched, under the pretense of inspecting ior (ioveminent arms. The inmates of the houses, frightened fled to their neighbors. The whole country became intensely excited by reports that armed soldiers were taking private property and violating the rights of private citizens. As might have beeu expected, a large number of people assembled to defend themselves and assert their unquestionable rights.On assembling they appointed a committee to wait on the Lieutenant Commanding, and asked redress. The Lieutenant apologized for the arbitrary conduct of a part of his men, confessing
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Indianapolis Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Mon, Jun 08, 1863
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