The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-07-10
How Old Hickory Imprisoned the Judge.


1914, he placed that city, and the whole
district within his lines, under martial law.
This was considered wise, and even
necessary precaution, and was Zealously
submitted TO by the patriotic portion OF the
population. After the great battle of the
sth Of January, 1915, in whi ch TIE British
were so totally routed, the indictments of
the city began 10 murmur at the mainte
nance of martial law, declaring that as the
British had fed, and there was no danger
from any foe, the continuance of the mill
tary regime was downright tyranny. Old
Hickory paid no attention 10 these muir
murs, but went on his iron way, with an
eye single 10 the safety of ais country. But
soon news came, vague and unauthenic,
that peace had been declared, and then the
murmurs of the malconieHts became fire.
quent and loud. The French portion OF the
population were especially clamorous, and
finally they began to get certificates of
French citizenship from the French Con
sui, hoping thereby 10 be able 10 set Old
Hickory al defiance. Bot they mistook
their man. As soon as the old hero learned
what they were about. he ordered them and
their Consul 10 leave New Orleans within
three DAYS, aOd not TO come nearer than
ore hundred and twenty miles of the city
until peace should be officially announced.
He at the same time took judicious notice
OF the rnmors of peace, and hinting shat
they might have been circulated by the en-
emy for the purpose of throwing aim off his
guard he assured bis army and the inhabi.
tants tina: the fruits OF their glorious victory
should not be snatched from them by rea-
son of any lack of vigilance on his par. and
that, until he received official notification
| from his government that peace had been
! declared, he should maintain within his
lines the most in6exible discipline
| This proclamation produced prodigious
! excitement. A Frenchman named Louail-
/ Ter, who was a member of the legislature
/ published in one OF the city papers a def
art commentary upon it, and declared, in
substance, that the French citizens would
not obey such tyran nical order. The Gen.
eral at once had The editor of the paper
name Of the autEor OF the "mutinous arii-
, Gle" The editor gave the authors
name and lew minutes afterwards, Lon
ailer was tapped on the shoulder, as he
was promenading the street. by a sergeant
al the head OF file OF soldiers, and informed
that he was "my prisoner" He protested
against the arrest, engaged lawyer on the
spot, ma med Morrill,, TO take charge Of his
case, and was marched off 10 prison. Mo,
i'll at once applied to the United States
Judge, named Dominick Hall, for writ OF
hdbeds corpus. The Judge granted the writ;
but when the official went TO serve il oil the
General, he seized it, kept possession of il
''as evidence against the Judge" gave the
officer a certified copy, and at once issued
ap order for the "arrest OF Domlnick Hall,
on charge OF aiding 10 excite mutiny in
the camp" "Be careful TO permit no es-
capes " wrote the General to the officer de-
tailed 10 arrest the Judge, Gas the emmissa.
ries of the enemy are more numerous than
we suspected" Rather hard hit, that for
the United States Judge. Old Hickory's
pen was sometimes sharper than his sword
Judge Hall was speedily arrested and
imprisoned along with his friend LouaiIler,
where they could talk over the matter al
th cir leisure. But in short time, the Gen
erai had the Judge escorted beyond his
line, and set al liberty, with a command
not 10 come within the lines until peace
should be officially declared. Not long af-
forwards peace was officially declared, and
then the General. in an eloquent and heart.
stirring proclamation disbanded his heroic
army, permitted the civil power to resume
It's legitimate sway, and released all prison
ers confined for disobedience to military
orders.
Judge Hall returned 10 the city and deter.
mined To have his revenge. He soon had
the General served with an order 10 show
cause why he should not be attached fol
contempt of court &c, sc. On the day oil
the return, the General, in citizens dress
and accom- panied by the renowned Edward
Livingston as his counsel went 10 the
courtroom, which was packed with an ca
gre multitude, anxious 10 get a glimpse oI
the sold heron As soon as his tall and
majestic form was seen, the audience burst
into such a tempest of enthusiasm that the
Judge, not knowing what the excited Ihroug
might do, gave orders TO adjourn the court
But the General entertained different views
Sprnging upon his seat. he waved his arm,
and at once silence as of the grave per
vaded the hushed multitude. Then, in q
few words, he remained the audience where
they were, and besoughl every man who
was a friend 10 him, TO behave with the de
corum due TO The place and the occasion
Then turning 10 the scared Judge, he said
"The same arm that protected this city