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St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-02-14

sure Of Justice as that asked for by that
propoition--I shall not hesitate TO ayov
myself an advocate Of eternal separation
from people who would thus attempt 20
subvert the principles Of the Constitn,io,,.
and by numerical, power and mere brute
force to subjugate and dishonor fifteen
sovereign States and eight millions Of
Southern freemen. / said distinctly. and
say now, that aui nof in favor of a Union
wifhoatsa 'o"stststioaEss piStect the MI
nority against the aggressions Of the ma
Jority; and that a Constitution. unequallv
and unjustly administered, is but an in
strumeat of despotism and base and
eoWardly pretoxt for oppression.
l said. Furthermore, that if We should
unhappily fail to save this Union or to re-
construct it after the most patient. earnest
aud laborious efforts to re-establsh it in
the spirit of the immortal men by whose
wisdom and virtue it was erected before
the eyes of nations. then would strive to
link the destinies of Maryland to those of
Virginia, within whose haVowed soil now
(and torerer ~iU) repose the consecrated
ashes Of Washington. implored the peo-
pie OF this, my native county, never TO
abandon the heroic .Oid Domip,nn r' tn.
vcnerated mother of patriot sagcs and of
warrior-martyrs, whose genius construct
ell and whose blood sanctifed the insti-
tutions which the South is now strup-
Cling to preserve in the spirit of the
Fathers Of '76-a noble Commonwealth.
III whose every accent nolc, as in the days
that tried mems souls. are recognized the
tones of Madison, Jefferson and Henry,
1t was at this point that used the lam
guage quoted but misapplcd by your cor
rcspondent-that, if Maryland, could 20
far forget her historic fame and her pre-
sent obligations of honor, as % submit 70
the degradation of being despiseI appen
lage to Northern Confcdcracy, after
Virginia and all her sister States Of the
South had hidden her farewell, / would
cover my face in shame and humiliation.
and shaking the dust of her dishonored
soil from my feet, seek elsewhere a home
for my children, not leaving the ashes of
the dear departed behind me.
Such i'll a very. brief yet faithful synop-
sis of speech which your corrcspon-
dent has SO greatly ilisinterprctcd; aud
which you will fiad to be responsive to
the spirit of the address and resolutions
adopted by the convention. | can apply
the samc remark to the eloquent and pa
triotic addresses of my friends Mcssrs.
johnson, Lynch, Ritchie and Kilgour.
who were likewise greatly misunderstood
by your correspondent
Your correspondent is also mistak,n n
whcr he says that the Convention liou,n-
cd ""'h tire" CHEERS for the Un'on"-it
was, with "Hrr cheers tor the Union, the
Constitution and the Rights of the South
Yes, gentlemen. those cheers we're given
with heartfelt emotion by that vast assem-
bly, Of tho solid men of Frederick coun-
ty. and God grant that millions of Amer
can frccmcn may respond to them in time
to save the "Jnion and the Lonstatntioa'
by just recognition and viLdica,ion Of
"thc rights IF The. .>oah ~
Very respectfully.
+. LOUIS LOWE.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-02-14

\ STARTLING PRoGEAANE.--I strikes
us that the incarnatc ficnd must be the
presiding genius of the Republican par
ty for from no other source could it's dis
ciplcs derive such inspirations of diabo'i-
Cal wickcdncss The following, as an
instance. appears in the Washington cor
respondencs Of the New York Tribune,
from James S. Pike, one of the editors
and proprictors Of the paper He says:
IF the secession epidemic reaches the
extreme border States, and the whole as
pect of affairs becomes threate ,ing, high
reasons of State may compel prompt and
radical measures of emancipation Mhererer
It can bs mfly attempted And no one
would be likely TO deny that it could be
safely attempted in aN the States wes. of
the Mississippi Rirer. as re,l as az Nary
land and Deio9are. If secession forces
itself upon the Federal Government, and
becomes dangerous in it's proportions and
localities, the instincts of self-preserva-
ton, aud the demands of imperative du-
ty, may require The instant afy.ya.,om of
siarery in certain States by nh1teeer po.csr
con accomplish ne dject"
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-02-14
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CocKADEs.-The present fashion OF
wearing cochades at the South is the re-
vival of a custom much in vogue in this
country when John Adams was President.
The friends Of Dir: Adams adopted the
black cockadts as the distinguishing
badge, and men by an unconscious i'm.
pulse looked to the hat Of every one they
met, rather than at his face. 10 see whcth-
er or not he wore the partisan badge, tha,
they mi ght determine whether to rxard
him as a friend or nm enemy. I'artv
spirit ran very high in thosc times, { ie ID
ships were broken by political difference
between intimate friends, and men VIII.
had been aequaintances all their lives
crossed the street to avoid meeting eaci:
other N &
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1861-02-14

Always be- quite MS careful in your
business transact ions Of taking credit M VI
giving it.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
The Crl.Is ApnrunchIur.

The reports from Washington, the South,
and the various naval and military stations,
are pretty unanimous in the statement of facts
which justify the conclusion that the crisis
which the country has so long awaited in
such terrible suspense, is rapidly approach
ing. We have never entertained doubt that
the President would vindicate the honor and
dignity ofthe Federal Governments at the prop
er time, of which hePresiientand his Cabinet
are the best judges, for the reason that they
have information which i5 inaccessible TO the
people at large. Judging from passing
events, we think that period is at hand
True, it is a great task to put every depart
ment of the government in working order
after such arrangements as the late Admins
tratiOn brought about and We must not ex-
pect great results too soon; but much has
already been accomplished, as IS evident from
the unlooked-for exhibition OF military and
naval strength We have witnessed during the
past few days. That President Lincoln in
tends speedily to do all chat the resources OF
the government will permit him 10 do in As
serting the constitutional authority vested in
him, no careful observer Of events can doubt.
This be is sworn to do-this every loyal citi-
zen in the land demands he should do-this
every ac. of his public life indicates be will
do. And when it is done, it will be in. his
own way. No act OF the Administration win
be hostile to any section or people, but should
rebels resort to arms, by arms they must be
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

The frst question, Il slightly varied TO
read, Can collect q debtG perhaps Edward
Wade TIE retiring member Of Congress, can
enswer. Mr. Wade, apologetioally for recom-
mending ceriain man for the Post Once In
Cleveland, said, that having heretofore loaned
the candidate a large sum Of money, and
having failed to get any payments, be was In
hopes II the candidate could get an Office out
Of which money could be made, he (Wade)
would get bis money back, although he-to
use Wade's own expressive anguGge-knew
the candidate was sealaibdg, aHd Roi IL for
tAs e6iel.
Commsnt Is unnecessary, where an Hon.
Orsbie,' for eight years enjoying a seat In
Congress, and directly poeketing Of the peo-
PIES money over $4,000, gives bis name and
bis influence in favor Of man for one Of thr
most imyortant Offices in the State-that he
may secure the repayment Of his debt
Hsrg8.
In reply to the above contemplate article,
We would say that Mr Wade never loaned a
single dollar to the recently appointed Post
Master in his liiei he has never apolOgized
for recommending Mr.. COwles; he recon-
meaded him, not at his (CoWles') request bui
at The solicitation OF other parties; and Mr.,
Wade never used the expression attributed 70
him in the last sentence.
In connection with tue above, it may be
proper to saythst as Mr.. Benedicta defeated
candidate Tor the Cleveland P o., has mod
estly proclaimed that Mr. Cowles' appoint
nent is not ft to be made aud "i is un.
popular, and having charged Mes5srs. Wade
and Riddle with being corrupted, justice tC
those gentlemen would require US to star,
that they were influenced in their decision in
isvor Of Mr.. Cowles by the strong local testi
monials be prOdsced. he fled one paper
recommending him for Post Master signed by
two hundred an eighty-eight Of our bust.
ness houses aud men, a printed copy Ofwhieh
be has retained; be also fled another signed
By ?, ,4s0 citizens Of Cleveland recommending
him in the same way; and one signed by Oul
County officers, Judges of our Courts, sever
al OF our Railroad Superintsndents, and
Bankers, certifying to Mr.. COwles' integrity
fitness and ability to Ell the position Of Pos
Master with credit to himself and satisfac
ton to the Department and to the oOmmuni
ty;-also any quantity of recommendation
from members Of Congress and prominent
politicians
We make this statement not that Mr.
Cowles cares for anything Mr. Benedictmay
ssy in his libelious sheet, but simply ;oshOV
that Nessrs. Wade and Riddle were JUSTIFIED
IA making the selection they did.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

kers among the prisoners, but learned, on
inquiry, the officers would fail to recognize
one from another, among 50 many, by allow
Ing them worn. Their hair, which had ex-
pectea to see closely cut, seems TO be worn at
The option Of the prisoners. The sermon
was listened to by them with apparent at
tentiOn, aad the singing Of the hymns was
impressive, as that vast body rose and min
gled their voices in the voca, melody. TO
the philanthropist this is a great field for la
Dor, and many ladies are taking an interest
in The prisoners, and deyoting their time as
teachers on the Sabbath to aid them in the
work oi reformation, which may, We hoPe,
be crowned with success 10 those whose self
sacrificing efforts are enlisted IN the good
cause. FORESTER.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
Who Appoiuts FEDERAL Omesrs 2

The peOple-deluded sOuls-in their art
lessness suppose that the so-ealled Federal
Ofioers are at the disposal Of the President
and the Heads Of the Departments. Hence,
they send up petitions, addresses, &c. to the
ExecufiTe or 70 the Bureaus asking the ap-
pointmeut Of this man, or that man, think
ing, in their simplicity, that those dignitsries
are really their servants and viii obey their
voice
Never Sss there a more egregiOus error
Those Offices belong to the Congressmen:
each one having the appointing power for
his District. True these members" were
not elected By the people for any such duty,
but the moment an Administration is elected
Il would seem al alliance is formed for
mutual benefit, and these Offices are the bond
that binds the twain. The Administration
gives the distribution Of the Offices to the
Congressmen, and the Congressman are ex-
-Ifsstss n rheif dgufkhds Tor appropriations,
or with their votes when their services are
required.-Hsrald Of last sssHiag.
Ever since the editor of the Herald learned
that he would not receive the appointment of
Post Master, be has been making covert at
tacks upon the Administration. Growing
bOlder, his wrath has eliminated in the
above charge Of collusion between the Ad-
ministration and members Of Congress "fOr
mutual benefit" We do not deem i, neees-
sary 70 reply 10 such ridiculous charges, but
merely wish to ask Republicans if they win
endorse such a war upon the Administration
Of their choice by s prOfessedly Republican
paper7 Such oOursS is especially reprehen-
sible al this critical juncture Of Our national
affairs, when every Republican should labor to
strengthen the hands Of the President and bis
Cabinet Even at this present writing, the
wires bring news that a collision between the
Federal forces and the rebels is momentarily
expected. The snarling Of the Herald at
such time, aud for such cause, reminds one
Of the Tory Of the Revolution who went
about the American camp crying Beef
beet; pay me for my beef
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

5000 AIexicans Marching on Texas.

On Monday, 26th, Sergeant Greer returned
from Brownsville. Col Ford gave him orders
to prepare all the heavy guns and ordnance
stores to be shipped at once to Brownsville
on a steamboat that the Colonel would char
acter and send down FIR them.
Col. Ford statedt that be had reliable inior-
nation from merchants and other responsible
citizens in Matamoras, that Gen. Ampudia,
at the head Of 1900 Mexicans was sixty
miles of, marching on Brownsville. Am
pudia had sent out expresses far and wi de
with plseards and hand bills announcing
that Texas ofrighPbelOnged to Mexico; tnat
she had no longer the support OF the U. $.
Government and army that now was the
time to take her back. and he called on all
good patriots and soldiers to come to his
standard for thispurpose. He was receiving
re-inforcements in large numbers and rap
idly.
Col. Ford intended at once 10 place his
Texas troops, some 400 iu number, in old
Fort Brown, which he would arm with the
hea West artillery.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

Brechinridse Preachiug 4ecolllsn As AAolla,
Since the adjournment Of the Senate, John
@. Breckinridge, Of whom our late degener-
ate President spoke traly when he said that
he had received the most from his country
for the least service Of any man within Its
borders, is lnsinpsting bis reasonable doc
trines in stump speeches in Kentucky. In q
recent speech before the Legislature Of that
State, be avoWed the right Of a State to
"judge for itself Of the mode and measure Of
redress and entered feeling protest against
hanging as a punishment for treason. On
this latter question, Mr.. Breckinridge should
not be regarded as eompstent authority, be
being an interested party. he declined to
say what would be his eourse should Ken
tueky free herself Of the UniOn without init
ing herself with the Cotton States. He
urged the people to have another vote on the
question Of Union or secession; but would
not commit himself to rest satisfied with the
result, unless the majority should prove dis
tinct"
Finally, be proposed to "Settls the ques-
ton upOn the high level OF constitutional
right" BY holding border state conference,
to whOcs decisions he thought the North
should submit, though be doubted If the Cot
ton States would.
Such speeches as this viii snly strengthen
the already overwhelming Uuion sentiment
in Kentucky. The Frankfort Common
wealth says: "The Union Democracy Oi
Kentucky will never subscribe to such doc
trine.n
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

James H. Lane, who has been elected Unl-
ted States Senator from Kansas, is native
of Indiana, and was prominent Democratic
politician in the southern part of that State
before he removed to Kansas, and was one
Of the earliest Republicans in Indiana. He
has been q resident Of Kansas since the year
1853, and always took strong part in the
disturbed politics OF the Territory. lie is a
lawyer by profession, and still a young man.
General Pomeroy, his fellow Senator, is a
merchant, and well-known for his activity
on the Relief Committee in the recent suffer-
ings.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
Coy. DsnuIson PIedres OhIo.

The telegraph informs Us that Governor
Dennison, who has been making brief stay
in Washington, pledged the State of Ohio
to the Federal government as ready to render
efficient aid in the approaching crisis, and
that be Immediately started for home to carry
out the pledge. Ohio will endorse this pledge
of her noble Governor, and her loyal citizens
will promptly respond to the first call to rally
around the standard Of the Union.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
COIUxsvz, April 8, 1861.
sAIaLrE Is rEE pErrrErr1Any.

SABBATH IN TEE PENTTENTIARY.
EDS. LEADER Among the many places
of interest, in and about the city, the State
Penitentiary offers numaous attractions to
visitors, but to me, especially, an opportunity
to see the prisoners en- nlasss in attendance
upon Divine service, was peculiar gratifca-
ton, The service is generally performed by
the chaplain, Rev. Mr. Jenkins. The services
to-day, however, were conducted by Rev.
Mr. n cClure, member Of the House, who
delivered an excellent extsmporaneous dis
course from Proverbs, l6th chap, 33d yer. {:
she that is slow to anger is better than the
mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than
be that taketh city, One of the principal
points in the discourse was aptly illustrated
by the parallel drawn between the moral
and the military hero, and his position in
favor of Moral vs.. Military Heroism was
clearly sustained by logical and lucid argu-
ment, and its practical appliance forcibly
urged. The Rev'd member is earnest in his
delivery, and strong in argument, and for
practicability and pertinenee his discourse
will bear favorable comparison with any
To eontemplstive mind, q visit to the
Prison on such an occasion as this, affords a
vast field for the exercise Of its powers
Fancy yourself in large hall, in which are
assembled, seemingly as free as yourself 300
cOnyicts of every shade of disposition, and
to guard them, but twenty or twenty-five
men stationed in different parts of the room,
their presence showing the might Of the
moral power OF law. As I sat observing
and contemplating the different visages be-
fore me, noticed, to my surprise a greater
number of smart, intelligent faces, and far
less Of the vicious and malignant physieg-
Monies, than supposed there would be in
such a heterogeneous assemblage.ss The above
goes far to show the important fact, that "it
takes smart man to be a rascalt As far
as my observation extended, there were COM
paratively but few gray heads among them /;
the average seemed 10 be from % 20 40 years
of age. And here were women, too; and
such faces Humanity shudders Rt the bru-
talking influences of aiifs Of depravity, and
its unmistakable signet left on the brow Of
female frailty. And of all this army Of Eel
Ons, each and every one Of them has been
dandled on q fathers knee, and Graded Oft
in mothers arms, as she sung their evening
lullaby and silently implored the blessings of
Heaven on their infant years; and yet when
they attained the years Of manhood, the ear
y lessons of love, and teachings of parental
affection, were consigned to the winds, and
they have drifted on the-waves of passion
to the home Of thieves and rnurderers. How
true it is that "man's inhumanity to man
makes countless millions mournP' could
go on "ad minimum" and perhaps without
wearying your patience, in dfsting on the
suggestive themes oeeasioned by such a visit,
but I wiz not. was little puzzled at first
to scc0unt foE the universal absence Of whis-
q = 500
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

TEE FEELING IN VIRsDIA.-The Wheeling
1nteIligeneer says 'Fhere is majority in
this sate against secession Of some fifty or
seventy Eve thousand. It is scarcely to be
expected, in view Of this, that the people
would submit quietly TO disuuion usurpatiOD,
should It come to that
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

Parties in Washington are already talk
ing about Judge McLean's snccessor. sens-
tor Trumbull's name is mentioned BY the
gossips, and also those Of Samuel F. Vinton
and Th1s. Ewing, of Ohio, and John J. Crit
tenden. The Chicago Democrat thinks that
the Hon. David DiTis, Of Bloomington, Hi
nois, wiz be appointed. Judge Logan, of
Illinois, is also prominently spoken Of
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

Mr.. Bouligney, ths loyal member Of Con-
gress from Louisiana, when leaving Washing
ton for home few days since, spoke Of Sc
oession as "Vle treason, treaohery and fraud"
A score Of such men in the South would save
that section much suffering.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

The Chicago Tribune says that in that city
on Thursday, a negro woman and her four
children were concealed under bean Of ma
nure, in the rear Of barn on Buffalo street
when the master Of the mother was turning
over the hay in the loft hoping TO find them
fhers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Ga
zetie states that the balance OF the National
loan-neaFiy.sS5 ,ooo, 600 in Treasury notes
has been laken By the Bank Of Commerce,
New York. at one-sighth per cent premium.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
aAiseglIaneons.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
~ Notice is hereby given that Charles Hiekox
has Withdrawn from our firm. The business will
be continued at the old stand, and under the same
Cleveland. April Ist. lssi. sprs:ssi
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
IN The Co-partnsrlhlp existing under the name
Of Crawford, Cross & Co.. this dsy dissolved By
limitation. LEMCEB CRAWFORD,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
Poslmaster 81 Columbus.

By special dispatch from Washington to
the Cincinnati Commercial, we learn that
John Graham has been appointed Postmaster
at Columbus.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10

The Chicago Barrhes are said % have
sgreed upon a plan Of peaceful secession. on
the basis Of which Burcb keeps bis money
snd Mrs. B. her children.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
.OK RENT.-THE DWFLLING

HOUSE and large OIL CL0Ta FGCTORY, BE-.
longing TO the late J. ". spaulding. situated on
Bridge st, West side. The Factory Is we'll stocked
VII Toois and an flcitie for clrryiHF on large
business. The Dwelling = In the same building,
aud has all the couTenleucea requisite for q large
family. Connected with the abuvr, are two lots OF
ground col l1l1l1 3 8 loLs 11mbeF Of lruit Tres
andti rHps ies5 both Of hieb produce abundartly
Theplnca WI b leased for one Or more years ".
on isT9Taele teE12s; AZ gplI upon tbs premises, No
90 Bridge abi West sidss apgsSE
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-10
MARRIED.

At the Congregational Parsonage, Collamer, April
9Th, by Rev. A. Sharpe, AuTHER P. BATES, Jr.,
and Miss MARGARET MULHOLLAED.
Also, AZ TIE sams time and placs. CHAs LOUH
end-Ai5s-- MARI Ann MULH0EEEND, all OF
Nill0ughby.
In this city. on the s0th day Of March, By Rev.
". B. Goodrich, ALONZO L. WEBSTER and Miss
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