American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1862-11-14
ruE BALTIMORE ARRESTS.

For several days past petition nas
been circulated ia this city for signatures
,.L;na concentrations 10 the President
!, derogation OF tie military capacity oil
Major General John L. Wool, of the 9Th
army corps, and requesting bis removal.
The fact was made known to General
Wool. and he at once set about TO pro-
cure one of the petitions with The sig
natures. and succeeded In, possessing
himself Of one, to which few.names had
been affixed. He determined at once TO
M. stop to the proceedings which were
no. only disrespectful. but in insuoordi
nation to the military authority The
following is copy of the memorial
..The undersigned. loyal citiBns OF
the CITY of Baltimore, aud Of the State OF
MARYLAND, for themselves and for nearly
all others within the State, who oppose
i the rebeIlon and sustain the government,
with their whole heart, in its efforts to
restore its full authority. respectfully
memorialize you with the intention and
for the purpose of causing the transfer OF
4 Major General w DOL from the command
of the 9th army corps, or of SO much
thereof as is involved in his military con
1 troll of this. city and State. General
| W. DOL is an old officer of the United
States army, who has served his country
long, and we do not wish publicly to
ssail him for imbecility, for total lack OF
/ Judgment and discretion, in the admins
tration of the affairs OF bis important
Office in these localities. His great age
almost precludes the hope Of vigorous.
correct or better action in counteraciing
| the Influences which are constantly
brought To bear upon him. to the detri-
ment of the Federal Union cause.
9. We respectfully suggest> that tie
i President earnestly consider the preca-
kfious position of the loyal portion of this
community. and the questionable physi-
cal and mental competency of General
Wool. and spare those who wish him
we'll the modification of being tbi.ged
to hear every where and at all times the
rule things. true though they be, which
are said Of him.
We therefore beg leave to suggest
|l1isFfemoval to some other point, where
EeAay better subserve the great interests
Iof the country, and where. at the same
time. may be accorded to him the retire
ment which his condition of Siad re
qnires. ;,
General Wool pronounces the whole of
the imputations false and groundless
and, having learped that secret meetings |
strumental in tn. circulate of be pa
per. concluded TO arrest them, lie learn 4
ed that the meetings were helt at Ten
perance Temple. on Gay street. and de
tailed squad of cavalry. under com
msnd Of Major Vim r. Jones. military
provost marshal, 10 arrest the principal
parties. One OF the meetings took place 4
last night. and abou, half past 8 O'Clock +
NJ ajor Jones. with his squad, entered the
building and the room where the meeting
was held. Thomas Ii Gardner, clerk Of
the criminal court, Thomas Sewall IT..
Thos. r Rich, one of The aids of Gov
srnor Bradford. and Alexander D. Ev
ans, were taken into custody. They
were conducted to the Office of Marshal
Tannostrand where there was some de- :
lay. after -hics they were transferred to
the central police station aad confined,
subject TO the order of General w DOL. .
General Wool states that he has been !
subject to false representations. to which
he will NJ longer submit. but will prompt :
ly check all such proceedings. :
DISCHARGE OF REV. c. A. HAY F.
HARRISBURG, October s9.-Rev. G. A II
Hay, whose arrest by General Wool \
vas noticed in Fridays papers. had !
hearing in Baltimore before that officer. !.
and was discharged. He returned home !
asst night. This arrest will be made the r
subject OF investigation. n
Tie arrest of Mr.. Hay, who is pastor /
IF the Lutheran church in Harrisburg.
BY General WOODS order, isscrsating ia.
ense excitement in that city, The Tele-
yraph says that his offense was the pub
icaiion of the following card: :.
EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH havef;,
ust returned from Baltimore. While
here | fell in with lady of well known e
eeession procliyiiies. who boosted Of !,
laving brought away from Fort NcHen :,
y. by PERMISSION Of General Wool four !.
i the wounded prisoners lately trans >
erred from Frederick | inquired ii i
hey were in any Of the Baltimore hos :;
atais. No: they are IL the hands of :,
ur FRIENDS A dozen ladies' scrambled Il
Or them. but | had already promised :,
hem to others. and they are well cared i.
orr
Now wish to call attention to this "
sct. which speaks FOR itself. Would a
ne same general allow similar privileges tic
, loyal ladies in behalf of loyal soldiers? b
CHARLES A. H4s. i
HARRISBURG. o. "a. 1862 m
The. Telegraph asserts that the arrest a.
as made by General Wool. on his own OF
ssponsibility, without the knowledge of bt
le War Department. bl
MORGAN AGAIN.-The Mobile Adver- az
ser and Register has the following from To-
e Louisville Journal
John Morgan has been tolerated much Sc
o long. His career should be closed if 'ia'
ere is power to close it. and there is. We
fhe amount of mischief done BIZ Nor