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aII. S. Commissioner's Court.—The examination of the Whitestown conspirators was concluded yesterday morning before U. S. Commissioner, E. A. Davis. The material points of the testimony are as follows:Brenek C. Tharatt.—I reside at Lebanon. WaB commissioned Enrolling Commissioner June 9th, 1863. Was enrolling Worth township June loth. After I went into town the first man 1 enrolled was the tavern-keeper. Jeremiah Gleason came in, and I asked him for his name. lie wanted to know what business I had to take his name, and walked out of the room. The hotel-keoper gave me Gleason's came, and went out. Gleason 60on came back and gave mo his ago, and where he was born. After dinner I walked up to sevoral oi the Etorcs, and got the names of all the men I mot. I walked to the saw mill just below the village; asked the men there their names. They said they lived in Union township, ex- jcept. Wm. Will. He said ho had several names.I told him 1 gues3 you are out any way.” He said be was. 1 went out of the saw mill, down to the railroad, where some men were at work, and several others besides the hands. Isaac Taylor was there. After some parleying, Taylor gave mo his name, but said he lived in Union township. I said I would so mark it on the roll, and if so, his nam8 would be stricken off from my roll. While I was at the mill Jeremiah Gleason came to me, and wanted to see the roll. I showed him his name on the roll, and he said it was not his name. I asked him what his name was. He answered, It is none of your d—d business.” I asked the section hands at the railroad, generally, and then each one for their names. After taking Gleason's name and another name, I asked Patrick White for his name. Ho did not give mo hia name but some name at which all laughed. I then asked him to give me his proper name, and he said he would not. Ho not remember who I spoke to next, but Sandy Buckner was one of the men. He refused to give his name. They all commenced talking then, and said This was a d—d Abolition war, and they were not going to be enrolled, and I might ai well go on.” All of them spoke to that effect. Patrick Lae was there. He talked the longest, denouncing the war and the cou-scription, and said the conscription law was no law, etc. Patrick Lee said the most. Ho He said I might as well go on, I would get no • body’s name there. Gleason was also there,and said I might as well go on. Went from there to a cooper's shop, enrolled two men and went to Ross' store. Ross enrolled the township last year. I told him that these men had refused to give me their names. He advised me to go to another cooper’s shop north-east of his store, and if they refused their names to re* port all them to the Provost Marshal. He would do it if in my place. I went to the cooper's shop r nd got one name. In going there I passed near a blacksmith's shop, which was on a street at right angles to the one I was on, where I heard hallooing, and looking up, I saw most of the windows filled with men lookiDg out. Heard the noise at the cooper’s shop and when I returned. A parcel of boys followed me, and some of them were at the blacksmith's shop when I got there. When I come to the street on which the blacksmith’s Bhop was, I turned and went to it. I stepped in. Some fifteen or twenty men were there. I went to the centre of the shop, took out ipy enrollment list, when some one, I think Jacob Hill, wanted to know what in h—11 I was there for ?” Hill was atthe vice fixing a rifle. He had it and a rod in his hands. I told him I had come to see who wanted to go soldiering. He wanted to know what in a— I had come fGr his name, when he was not a citizen of the United SfcateB.” I told, it he was drafted, and could satisfy the Board of Enrolling Commissioners of that fact, he would be free.I then turned to James M. Lucas, I think, and asked his name. He said ho would be d~r—4 if he would give me his name.” In that way I passed around the shop, all refusing to give me their names. I came to John Douglass, who was at the forge blowing the bellows. I asked him lor his name. He Baid he would not give it. He walked over to where I was standing, put his faco close up to mine, and said they might hang him, or call him what they d—m please, but he would notin the sum of $1,000 to answer at the present term of tho U. S. Court, on the charge of conspiracy, and rosisting the enrollment.Wo shall publish the written finding of Commissioner Davis, in these cases, Monday morning.If you wish to purchase a nice new coat go to Louis Seholtz's, No. 15, North Pennsylvania street, near the Post Office. He has just received a superior lot of those elegant envelopes, which are warranted to bo well made, and of the best material. Mr. Beholtz will, also, take measures for providing you with a new suit or parts of a suit of clothing. The clothes made up from the fine materials now on his shelves are A No. 1, the neatest in the city.Religious Notices.Rev. Joseph Parr, of Pittsburg, Pa , will preach tomorrow in the United Presbyterian Oku rob, coiner of Delaware and Ohio streets, at 10% oclock a. m. The public are respectfully invited to attend.Elizabeth Comstock, a Minister of tho Gospel in the Society of Friends from the State of Michigan, appoints a mt et inc nt Heberts Chapd, today at three o’clock r. m., exclusively lor Christian women, and respectfilly invites their attendance.She rJso appoints a public mec-tirg for Divine wor-ship at Robert? Chapel to morrow (Sabbath) evening, at a quarter before S o'clock, and desirpg the attendance of citizens ge -orally.Shirts, Shirts, well male,30 West Washington street.n v.i^ea, ft l Parkor’s, iu2ft-d3T6U for a Quarter—Paper Collar*, all ten for I»vi niy.f;ve centn.nl Parker'-:. : «'.* West Washington sti t. ,ju20 cK»Wanted. — Fifty-nine girls to sew on army work. Enquire at No. 37 North Pennsylvania street, and at Room No. 24, Talbott New’s Block.J8®“Dr. Jones, of New York city, will practice at the Bates House, Indianapolis, Ind., from the 22d of June till the 15th of July. His office hours will be from 0 a. m. till i p. m. Dr. Jones is probably better prepared to successfully treat all diseases of the Eye and Ear than any other living man.Auction Eale of Lots on Noble Street byFeather*ton.—Those who Wish to buy a lot cheap and on easy terms, should attend the Auction Sale at Featherston’s at 3 o’clck P. M., on Monday next at No. 78, East Washington street. Ths plat of the lotswill be found in our paper of this day. June202t -Lost—A Pocket Memorandum Book, Turkey morocco, of considerable importance to the owner, bnt of none to any one else. The finder will be rewarded for his trouble by leaving it at this office, or Browning Sloan’s Drug Store.Wanted—A. comfortable Dwelling, in the Northern part of tho city, within a reasonable walk of Odd Fellows' Hall, in exchange for cash and a small house, with a vory fine lot, on New York street, near Alabama. Apply to Frank Smith, Beal Estate Broker and Auctioneer. Or will sell on easy terms, and give immediate possession.Why will you cjntinue to pay rent when you can purchase a good Cottage House and Lot within seven squares of the Post Office, north, on a good street, in a good neighborhood, for the small sum of £650. House nearly new, with a good collar, well, etc. Would readily rent at 810 per month.For further particulars call on Wm. H. Linden-bower, No. 8, Temperance Hall. juue204tgive bis name, or they might put him in thedrpenitentiary. I had drawn off last years’ list on a separate paper and had it with me. Several Growded about me to see if I had their names on the roll. I told them I presumed I had if they were enrolled last year. Gleason wantod to take the roll and look at his name. He said he did not give me his name and he would be d d if I should have it.«®~300 Trimmed Bonnets in Silk Crape, Illusion and Straw.600 Untrimmed Straw Bonnets and Hats selling at 35 per cent, leas than last week’s prices, at Callinan’s, No. 28 East Washington Street. jn!7 6tThis was after he had taken the roll into hie hands. This was the old roll I had as a guide. Some of them said to him: Cut it out, scratch it out.” Ho said he would bed d if hedidn’t scratch it off.” He took hia knife out, spit on the roll, and scratched his name out. I had his name checked on that roll. 1 told him he had better not scratch his name out. He said lie ho didn’t care, he would scratch it all out. John Douglas wanted to talk to me. While we were talking, Gleason said t I propose to take the roll away from him and burn it. Who ig with me?” I stepped up two or three steps from where I was standing and said: Jerry, there’s no use in talking. You can’t have the roll.” No one gid they would be with him. I stepped out a lew moments for a drink, and went back near the door, when I heard some one say, Tho women are coming.” The women commenced coming in the sfiop and throwing eggs. All th6 men left the shop thou. I stepped back a few steps from them as they come in, and told them if they didn’t leave the shop I would shoot every d—d one of them. They left the shop, crossed tho road, and thd men came back, rushed around mo and wanted to know if I drew a revolver on tho women. Gleason went out as the women came in. There were about 25 men, all saying, Let him draw his revolver,’ * and huddling aboutme. Wright Sima said it was d—d lucky for me that I didn’t. He wanted me to understand there were other men there who had revolvers besides me.— Several said tho same thing. Whilo standing there together, I stood by one of the windows, and tho women came back again. I told John Douglas if I was in his place, I would go out and advise theseWanted—810,000, for five years, secured by mortgage upon unincumbered Real Estate centrally located in this city. The interest will be paid semi-annually at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum.Wiley * Martin, jul6-dlw Beal Estate Brokers.All Down! Tyler's “Bee Hive” has this day reduced prices on the largest stock of fine Silk and Pusher Lace Mantillas in this city; also, on all SpringDress Goods, to close the season.The Bee Hive” must make room for Its large fall trade.Now is the time for the Ladies to buy the choicest goods for a little money.The attention of close buyers is invited. jul6 otDiseases of the Nervous, Seminal; Urinaryand Sexual Systems.—Now and reliable treatment— in the Beports of the HOWARD ASSOCIATION— Bent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Address, Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. jal2-d*wlm-4 4fr.fr--Bounty and Pension Agency-—Prrrih a Man-love, College Hall Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, are duly authorized agents to collect Bounties, Back Pay, and all other War Claims; also to socure Pensions to widows or other heirs of deceased soldiers, and to soldiers discharged for disability incurred “in the line of duty.11 Business entrusted to them will be promptly attended to. For particulars, call or address with stamp Gnelosed. may 7 3m-4 4fr ►----women to stop, or it would probably^et them into trouble. He wanted to know n I wouldNothing More Wanted--—Bov. Wm. B. Downs,Howard, N. Y., writes: “Mrs. S. A. Allen’s World’s Hair BeBtorer has been successful in restoring my hair, and the World’s Hair Dressing has no equal. It cleanses the liair aud scalp, removes harshness and dryness, and always produces the softness, ailkinoag, and natural gloss so requisite to tli6 human hair.” Sold by druggists everywhere. Depot 108 Greenwich street. N. Y. junelG eodwlw lt;4 ♦ »------------........ras r andtieilkheiveigoearick;uehi*el-rt-ld-^es’forsh-h aItthere-aed;er-rob the L beagred to leave the township and not come back again, i told hjra I would not make any such promise. The women commencedthrowing eggs again. The men were each sid.e of me, perhaps three or four feet off.— They threw about 20 dozen eggs at me — When Gleason proposed to make mp burn the rolls by putting them in tho forge, they all said take it away. Gleason said, when he found I would not burn them, By G—d, I will take it away from you then.” I told him to take it, blit it would be at his peril. After that, I left the shop, went to the hotel, washed myself, and wont homo.Some of the men in the shop said I must not come back to enroll the township. Douglas said they would appoint a man to enroll it themselves. The parties present in the shop were: John Douglac, James M. Lucas,Wm. Will, Eli Goodwin, Isaac Taylor, WrightBims, Nathan Curtis, Jacob Hill, Conrad Hill, Jeremiah Gleason. Patrick Lee, Patrick White, and Sandy Buckner were at the rail-road.Tho croea-examination did not vary the testimony of the witness on any materialpoint.Jasper Hornbeck testified to going to the shop prior to the throwing of the eggs while the Commissioner was asking for their names. He saw there, Nathan Curtis, John Douglas, Jacob Hill, iBaac Taylor, Conrad Hill, Eli Goodwin, James Lucas, Ilenry Lucas, Jr., Wm. George, Jeremiah Gleason and Wm. Will. H© saw Gleason scratch his name from the roll.Wm. Warren was present when the railroad hands refused to give their names. He was at the blacksmith shop when the women ■ made their second attack on the enrolling j officer. Of the women who were there ho ■ noticed ’Squire Luceb’ wife, Mary Curtis, a ; daughter of Curtis, who was there, and Mrs.Clark, a daughter-in-law of widow Smith, and Jas. Lucae’ wife. The men were tittering and laughing at tho matter.Thomas Benton Lucas — Was sitting on Hornbeck’s porch Monday evening. Eli Goodwin and Jerry Gleason came along the street. They met Wright Sims between Curtis’ and Fitch’s. Eli Goodwin said: We had a plot made up to burn the enrollment list. Jack Douglas was to get the shavings;I was to get the fire; and Gleason was to stick the enrollment in.” He said, “Jerry, why didn’t you hold on to it while you had it in your hands ?”Goodwin also told Lucas’ mother that night that he run over Warren, and motioned to the women to throw eggs at him; and advised Fanny Ray to get another half bushel of egge.William Preston Trout also testified to hearing Goodwin tell him of the plot to burn the enrollment.The witnesses for the defense werecalledmainly to prove that Taylor was not at theshop.The counsel for the defense, Messrs. Jos. E. McDonald, and Lewis Jordon submitted the case without argument. The prosecution was conducted by Colonel Baker, Assistant Provost Marshal General of tho State.At 4 o'clock Commissioner Davis rendered his decision, discharging Isaac Taylor, and binding over the other defendants. Patrick White, Patrick Lee, and Bandy Buckner were bound over in the sum of $200 each, on account of resisting the conscript act. Jeremiah Gleason, Jacob Hill, Wright Sims, Nathan Curtis, James M. Lucas, Wm. Will, Eli Goodwin and John Douglas, were each bound overMeasles are prostrating the volunteers by hundreds, the hospitals are crowded with them. Soldiers, be warned in time. Holloway’s Pills are positively infallible in the cure of this disease; occasional doses of them will preserve the health oven under the greatest exposures. Only £5 cents per box. june!6 dwlwAuthorized TJ. S. Claim Agency at Indianpo-liS.—B. F. Witt, south-west corner of Washington and Moridian streets, has been authorized by the Government to secure pensions, collect bounty, back pay, and other war claims in any part of the United States, Business intrusted to his care will he promptly dispatched.Claim agents having business to transact at Indianapolis, and notable to attend to it in person, will find him ready and willing to assist them. For full particulars, call, or address with stamp inclosed.apr27~dw3m »-Discharged Soldiers—Can obtain their Bounty, who havo been discharged by reasons of wounds received in battle.” Call or write, enclosing a stamp, to David S. McKernan, No. 8 West Washington street, Indianapolis, Ind., authorized agent for procuring Pensions, Back Pay and all claims against the United States on account of horses or other property lost while in the service. mar 25 6mThe Old and Reliable Bounty and Pension Agency.—For safe collection we refer those whom it may concern to Leathers Carter, of this city, at No. 86 East Washington street, who have been authorized by the Government to secure *$100 bounty to widows or parents of deceased soldiers, and to soldiers discharged for wounds. 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Indianapolis Daily Journal
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Sat, Jun 20, 1863
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