The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-23
THE LYNCHING OF A SECESSION EDITOR
IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Correspondence Of tho Boston TaycIler.I

HAvERHrI, August 20, 1861
One Of the most exciting events TRANSFERRED hero last
evening that the inhabitants of Haverh have ever wit
messed For some time past the citizens Of this town
have been much rrated excited by the position and
teaching Of the Essex County Demora paper established
here about two years since under the auspices Of the
Heckinrdge wing Of the democratic narty and managed
principally by ssrs Ambrose L. Kmbal, then holding
place IN the Custom house, and d. +. Bodfsh, ESD at
the same time Postmaster.
and proprietor and has been violent secession organ
weekly giving laid and comfort 70 the enemies OF tho
government persisted in against the entreaes advice
and counsel OF many Of the friends Of tho editor The
ccmnt has frequently been in reference its
character that its destruction has been threatened but
since the demolition Of the Standard Concord and the
Deocrdt at Bangor its fate has been inevitable unless
should change its course.
Tho general impression existed that II had made
Itself obnoxious for the purpose OF being "cleaned
as the best way OF selling having adequate
subscription list Tor Its support and for that there
was no tendency to crafty the editor by dcmoshDg
office For several days there had been limitations given
of 'orward movement" of which the editor fully
aware and last evening the streets usually
enlivcned by people gathered in quiet but Interested
groups at various points
Mr.. Kimbal was evidently aware that something was
brewing, and al about halfpast eight o'clock, passed
from Mcrrinc street into Man street. accompaniedb by
several Of his friends among whom were George Johnson
Esq, Of Bradford; DR.. How, Mr. Darnsn Mr. BodGsh
and others who to- their carriages in Main street aud
drove rapidly 20 the residence of Mr.. kmball
On entering the carriages the cry of fire raised,
and instantly from every point Of people conferred
in the street. follow in swift pursuit On arriving at
his residence the authorities ordered the dsperse
and were therefore unable TO control it, George Johnson
ESP understood to be Of the supporters OF the paper
and Dr. j. G. How, appeared armed with revolvers but
they were summariiy deprived of them, and Dr. How
quite severely handled to require assistance home
while Mr. johnson made safe retreat to his residence in
bradford.
Mr. Kmbal was loudly called for, who not appearing
the crowd entered his house and seized him. He drew
revolver which was the signal for the presentation Of
half dozen by his capors, pointing to his person. which
led TO quick Surrender, and he conducted down
Main street in front Of the Eagle House placed within
rirCa rhaph craxi ha
published. to which he made reply.
lie was then asked to lay of his clothing, when he
Mr. Brown appeared aud in the interview assured the
prisoner that he had believe that no would boz
released by making due acknowledgment Of his offence
and promising TO further outrage the sentiment of the
community. This he declined to do, and being requested
10 remove his clothes e did So placing them with his
WATCH in charge Of Mr. Brown.
After removing every article of clothing but hs draw
es he was completely covered with coat Of tar, and
feathers, after which, being mounted rail pole,
was conveyed to herrimae street IN front Of tho Office Of
the Dn.oc at and directly under the American flag be-
hind which, as with masked battery" he has bonn
Of the speeches Of Valandgham and Breckinridgc while
in editorials Of much violence he has advocated and
Tended the cause Of the rebels
He required to chacr tho flag which he did: After
which the crowd moved in the DIRECTION Of Bradford
On arriving at tire bridge he allowed to dismnnt and
walk through IT, when he again mounted the rail and
carried 70 the residence OF George Johnson Esq who
called out but the nature Of the
were unable TO learn
Returning to town, halt was made in front OF the
Eagle House, when the question again submitted II
he regretted his conduct which he replied in the
hrnatve when, by request, he knet down, and raising
his hand repeated in substance the following confession
and afrmatonsf am sorry that have published what
have, and promise that will again write or
publish articles against the North and in favor Of
sicn so help me God" After this he conducted to
his home.
Tnus ended Of the most unfortunate much to be
GREETED and disgraceul scenes that this town has ever
Witnessed and all the fruit Ct the rebellion which has al
ready so outraged the land and which IS hoping to gain
strength and support from Northern sympathy Wehwe
reason 20 believe that three secession papers New Ing
land have ceased " do their work evil but must
ever be regretted that the hand OF violence should tcrmi
nate their
The Democrat, wi" be remembered has Il late att
traced the attention Of tho press in various plrs Of the
State by the violence OF it's spirit and quite Often
sve as the two papers whose fate preceded It, Consider
ing the dsorderly Of tho occurrence very little
citement prevailed, and at ton O'Clock last evening
the streets presented tho usual quiet which pervades
them.