Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-06
BY WCLANAHAN & DILL.
THE LENCHENGs Oh a SECESSION
EDITOR IN MASsACHUsETTs.


From the Boston Traveller
One Of the most exciting events transpired
here last evening that the inhabitants Of HaveT.
hill have ever Witnessed. For some time past
the citizens of this town have been much irTita
Ted and excited by the position and teaching o.
the Essex County Democrat, paper established
here about two Years since under the auspices OF
the Bnecldnridgc wing of tue Democratic party
and managed principally by Messrs Ambrose L.
kimball, then holding a place in the custom
house, and u. P. Bodfsb Esq, at the same time
postmaster.
OF late It has been in the hands Of Mr.. Kim
ball. as editor and proprietor, and has been avio-
lent secession organ, weekly giving aid and
comfort TO the enemies OF the government, per
sisted in sgainst the entreaties advice, and cOun-
sci of many of the friends of the editor. The
excitement has frequently been so great in refer
encc to its character that its destruction has been
threatened; but since the demolition Of the StGn-
dard. at Concord, and the Democrat, at Bangor,
its fate has been inevitable, unless it should
change It's course.
The general impression has existed that Il had
made itself obnOxious for the purpose of beng
I" CLEANED ont" as the best way Of selling con
Germ having no adequate subscription list for its
support; and for thar reason there was no ten
d,Icy 10 CRAFTY the editor by dumolIshing the
Office. For several days there had been iutima-
tions given of " forward movement" Of which
the editor Was fully aWanc; and laSt evening the
streets were more than usually puliyened hy pea
pie gathered in quiet but Interested groups, at
various points.
4lr Kimball was cyidnatly aware thst some
thing was brewing and At about half past eight
o'clock passed from AIersinac street into Main
srfeet, accompanied by several of his friends,
among whom were Csc0rga johnson, Esq., of
Bradford, Dr. J. c. How, Mr.. Damon, Mr.. Bod
fish, and oth'rs who hook their caTTisgrs in Main
street, and drove rapidly 70 the resid nce OF M.
KimhaM
ON entering the carriage The cry Of fra was
raised, and instantly from every point a crowd 0i
people centcrrd IN the street, following in swift
pursuit On arriving at his residence, the author
tries ordered the crowd to dsporse; but they were
not prepared to mec, 50 formidable force, and
were therefore unable to control it. Geo John
son, Esq, understood TO be one OF the supporters
Of the paper and DR.. }. c. How appeared,
deprived of THEM, and DIR. How quite severely
handled, 50 as 10 require assistance hons, while
Mr. Johnson made a safe retreat 10 bis residence
in Bradford.
Slr Kimball was loudly called for, who, not
appearing the crowd entered his house and seized
him He drew a revolver. which was the signal
for the presentation Of half dozen by his cap
tors pointing to his person, which led 10 a quick
surrender, and be was conducted down Main
street, in front of the Eagle House, and placed
within a circle, when he was asked if be regretted
what he had published, to which he made no
reply.
He was then asked to lay off his clothing,
when he made a request to see Mr. Brown, of the
Eagle hOuse. Mr. Brown appeared, and in the
interview assured the prisoner that he had rea-
son to believe that h. would be released by max
ing due acknow ledgmcnt Of his oficnse, and
promising not TO further outrage the sentiment
Of the community. This he declined TO DO and
being requested % remove his clothes he did so,
placing them, with his watch, in charge of Mr.
Brown.
After removing every article of clothing but
his drawers, he was completely covered with q
coat of tar and fratheTs, after which, being
mounted on rail or pole, was conveyed TO
Nerrimac street, IN front of the Office Of the
Democrat, aud directly under the American flag
behind which, as with a masked battery, he has
bombarded the government of his country, in
the publication of the speeches of Yallandighim
and Breekinridge, while, in editorials of much
violence, he has advocated and defended the
cause Of the rebels.
He was required to cheer the flag, which he
did; after which the crowd moved IN the direc-
ton OF Bradford. On arriving at the bridge, he
was allowed TO dismount and walk through It.,
when he again mounted the rail and was carried
to the residence Of Geo. johnson, Esq, who vas
called out; but tie nature Of the exercises there
we were uuable % learn
Returning to town, a halt was made IL front
of thc Eagle House, when the question was
again submitted Fl he regretted his conduct, 10
" hich he replied IL the afiinatiYe, when, by Tc-
quest be kIeb down, raising his hand, repeated
in substance the following confession and atfir,i-
alton; " ] am sorry that ] have puhlishpd villa,
! have, and j promise that vii never again
write or publish articles against the North aid ID
falsr OF secession, so help me God" After ais
be- WIS conducted 10 bis home.
Thus ended one of the most unfortunate,
much to be regretted and disgTsccfui scenes that
this town has ever Witnessed, and al the fruit of
the rebellion which has already 50 outraged the
land, and which is hoping to gain strength and
support from northern sympathy. We have
reason to believe that three secession papers in
New England have now ceased 80 10 their work
Of evil bar # must ever be regretted that the
hand If violence should terminate their career.
The Democrat. it win be remembered, has of
late attracted the attention Of the press in van
ous parts Of the State, by the violence Of lis
spirit, aud was quite as offensive as the two pa
prrs whose fate preceded it. Considering the
disorderlv nature Of the occurrence, very little
excitement prevailed, aud at ten o'clock last
evening the streets presented the usual quiet
thar ppFvadeS them.