The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-14
More fruits OF Know Nothinxism.

William H. Gill, Editor Of the Ohio
Patriot, short time since Instituted suit
against a man named R. D. Harishorn,
for libel. Mr.. Har,shorn it appears was
a Know-Nothing, and the fraternity felt
called upon to interpose and prevent the
case from being carried on, doubtless fear
ing that some OF the Vaccinations of their
dark dens would be dragged into the light.
The persons engaged IN this mob were,
probably, under ordinary circumstances,
law abiding men; but the secrets of the
institution. which they had sworn to keep
in nviolate, were in danger, and they had
no choice but rebel against the laws Of
the country, or suffer their institution to
DO endangered. Read the proceedings
Of those who are so loud in their com.
plants Of the insubordin alton Of foreign
ers. The Patriot says:
On last Saturday afternoon proceed.
ings Tor libel were commenced against r.
d. Hartshorn, before Justice Hamilton
and the trial coming on that evening, un-
precedented steps and exerions were
made by his counsel 10 retard or prevent
the course of justice. In these efforts
they were sustained and supported by
crowd Of Knw o,hings who presented
the most mob-like appearance we ever
| witnessed in Court OF Justice. They
clearly demonstrated by their actions that
their object was to overawe the Justice
and procure the acqui:ta OF the defendant
| by outside pressure. Their efforts, how.
ever, were in vain. Justice Hamilton
fearlessly performed his duty and COM
mitted Robert c. Wilson to Jail for refus.
| ing TO testify as witness.
| On Monday proceedings for libel were
commenced against Robert G.. Wilson.
and he was also brought by his counsel
before the Probate Judge on writ OF
Habeas Corpus, but both causes were
continued until Tuesday On Tuesday
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. the case of Habeas
Corpus came on before Judge Reid. who
after hearing remanded the prisoner into
the hands Of the Jailor. At two o'clock
P. NJ. the case OF Ohio Us. Wilson came
on before Justice Hamilton, and on hear.
ling said Wilson was in default OF bail
committed to Jail to abide his trial at the
:. Probate Court. On Tuesday evening the
case Of Ohio rs. Hartshorn came on for
final hearing before the Justice. and said
Hartshorn was bound over for trial to the
Probate Court.
! During all tho proceedings the same
mobocratic spirit was manifested by the
Know. Nothing gang in attendance-the
same desire TO obstruct the course of jus.
tice, and TO overawe the officers OF the
law in the performance Of their duties
aud when they discovered shat all theil
efforts were in vain. they called an indig
nation meeting at the Court House. ap.
pointed committee and passed resolu'
lions denouncing the Probate Judge and
!, Justice Hamilton for their action in the
premises. The meeting presented III.
appearance OF disprderly mob, ant
their proceedings fully correspondent will
? their appearance. We are pleased K
r say that very few of our citizens Of char
acter and respec;abiity took part in thes'
: lawless and disgraceul doings. No per
e son in this community who is not a natura
j fool can possibly have doubt as to ,h
); guilt of Hartshorn and Wilson as falls
' anu inailclouS lioeilelS, yet theSe AnoW
: Nothing mobocrats. without regard t
law. justice, deceney or common sense
denounce the officers of the law for hav
: ing fearlessly discharged their duty.
. If this be the first fruits OF KnowNo,h
o ingism. what may be expected from
e when it reaches maturity? All laws lha
interfere with the interests of the orde
}. will be set al de6ance-all officers that d
}. not bow submissively to their infamou
d demands, are to be denounced. and tn
rights Of every man who comes in cen
4 tact with this disgracelnl oath bound fra
ternity mus, be trampled in the dust.
9 beautiful condition Of things truly for
free country.