Maryland free press., 1862-10-31

Arrests by O.der OF Major Gene. al W oil.
For several days past petition has been creu>
lated In this city for sigma tures making irepres
tations to the President in derogation ofthe m'ti>
tary capacity of NJ j Gen. John Z. Wool, OF tie
eighth army corps, and requesting bis remov d.
The fact was made known t. Gsn. Wool, and Ls
at once set about to procure one of the petitions
with the signatures, and succeeded in possessing
himself of one, to which few names had been al,
fixed. lie determined at once to put STRIP to
proceedings which were not only dsrespt ctiul,
but in insubordination to the military authority.
The following is a copy of the mt m ,ria
The under signed, loyal citizens Of the city of
Baltimore and of the State OF Maryland, for
themselves, and for nearly all others within the
State, who oppose the rebellion and sustain the
government, with their whole heart in its Efforts
to restore Its full authority, respectfully memori
alize you with the intention and for the purpose
of causing the transfer of Major General Wool
from tie command of the Eighth Army Corps, or
OF SO much thereof as is involved in his military
control of this city and State. Gen. Wool is an
old officer of the United States Amy, who has
served his country long. and we do not wish pub
cly to assail him for inbecity, for total lask OF
Judgment and discretion in the administ alton of
the affairs of his important Office in these leca.
tses. His great age almost precludrs the hoTeiof
vigorous, correct or bett action to con to acts
ing the Influences which are constantly brought
to bear upon him, to the detrims,t Of the Fedei al
Union cause. ...... 20. ..d' ragz la
ave respectfully suggest that the President
earnestly consider the precarious position Of tn.
10y al portion of this oominpnity, and theqbest
able physical and mental conpetetoy af q ne. al
Wool, and spare those who wish him wei Il o
modification Of icing obliged to bear every wh re
and at all times the rude thipgs, traathrugh they
be, which are said of him, - ,Ur... - 4tF
"We therefore beg leave to suggest his reno.
val to some other point, where he may better
subserve the great interests of the country, Al d
where, at the same time, may b, accorded to him
the retirement which bis co dion Of mind re-
guires." ~. aa as ,t.a.ta i. ii yits
General Wool pronounces the whole e the
imputations f-lse and groundlessj and having
learned that secret meetings were held BY the
parties who were instrume enthl in the circulation
Of the paper, concluded to arrest them. lie learned
that the meetir gs were held at Temperance Tenn
Pile, on Gay street. and detailed squad of cava rye
under command of Major William +. Jones, mill
tary provost marshal, to arrest the principal pa
ties. Ose of the meetings took place last night.
and about lhaf-past eight o'occk Maj Jones, with
bis squad, entered tho Building and the room
where the m citing was held. Thomas II Gard
ner, Clerk Of the Criminal Court; Thomas Sew
ell, Jr.; Thomas Rich, one Of the aids OF Gov.
ernor Bradford, and Alexander d. Eyans, were
taken into custody. They were conducted to
rfi ice of Marshall Vannostrand,, wters; tb.re was
some delay, after which they were transferred to
the central police station and cor fad subj OF to
e order OF General W oo'. General W ool, stat. 8
that be has been subject to false repr. .sentatons
10 which he will 20 longer submit, but will promp
y check all such Proceedings.-B Bait. Sm.
BALTIMORE Oct. 29.-rhe citiz .ns who were
ar est.d last night at Temp eranoe Temple, by
order Of Gen.. Wool, we're detained at the police
8 alton last night. AID this mornipg sent ID Fort
NJ Henry, surrounded by . tqaad of eassry.
Much Indignation vas expressed by the people.
The crowd a. tho station house oheered the
prisoners and gave groans for General Wool -
Taey also groaued as they pass. d Con- W ola
hea' quarters, ..f..a