Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-18
AsorRER Coxrsxrr1BLs OurxAcs

ing solistm~nts and other base acts, were
brought from Warrington county BY the
Sheriff of that county. and confined 10 our
county jail Their names we're Joseph Swisher.
and bis son Philsndsr Svisher, Wm. Mccoy.
Abraham Dillsr and Henry Loonsy. Why
they we're breaght here sad tanned Over 70
the Sheriff Of this sosnty 10 not known. Thsy
laid 10 jsil several days in very isfsr@sl
manner. No commitment bad been Issued.
nor wss there the lsass shadow Of authority
for dstaiDiDg them except upon the principle
that might makes right. On Thursday, u g.
Marshal Hoxis arrived here. her,. nor
iugton laid the ease before him. He decided
that he had no authority 70 proceed In the
matter. The Sheriff grew uneasy at dssain-
ing them without authority. and on Friday
turned them over to Capt. Hendsrshott, the
mastering officer Of the Government at this
place. Meanwhile private letter had been
received by . gentleman Of this city from the
scoundrels who made the arrest, advising that
great caution be exercised in the matter Of
counsel for the prisoners. 1t was broad hint
either 10 allow them to have no counsel At all
or to procure such - would get them deeper
Into the mire. THIS letter. in the hands of an
honest man. would show that the arrest was
rotten. and that the cowardly villains knew it,
and wanted them to have such . miserable
hound Of lawyer a. would spoil their case
en- ireiy.
After having laid in Jail until yesterday
morning. they determined to make an effort to
have something done. They sent for Parker
d Edwards. who took the case in hand, and
together they appeared before Capt Hsnder.
shott- 1t appeared that Philander Swi.her
had served l6 months in the Iowa I'd. and
that he had been ho.-orably discharged on &C.
count Of disability that he was At the time
Of bis arrest engaged in helping recruit anoth-
sr company for the late rsquisition. M. Jos.
Swishsr had two bsysi in the service. and was
himself good loyal man; that Mr.. Looney
had been engaged In helping recruit soldiers.
and that all were good men and true. They
told Capt. Hendsrshott these facts. and that
Il he required it. they would willingly take
tho oath Of allegiance. The Captain was sat.
isfied that the men were loyal, and had been
basely wronged, and wanted to discharge them
jectsd. and hearing was granted.
The evidence in the case showed that on
the 9th inst, there was q war
meeting held at Wilkes school house in Jsffer.
k>
German named Laudsrbaugh. who made trea-
sonable demonstrations, euch as disturbing he
aud hurrahing for JEFF Davis. This
was to much for the loyal flesh and blood to
Dodure. % the Philandsr Swisher. mentioned
lbove. who was recruiting . company, and
ZONE ass'siants. very promptly arresIsd the
disciple Of JEFF Davis and held him in custody.
hey 6rss having taken out warrant for such
arrest. On Sunday, while Mr.. Swisber was
taking the prisoner to tte 'squirs's Office for
trial, he stopped at his fathers House to get
dinner. While waiting for dinner q mob of
seven men came to the house and demanded
hat Larderbavgh be given up. Young
Swisher rsked them il they had got any writ.
ten authority for taking the prisoner. They
had nothing Of the kind ; and we're told that |
until they showed some authority they could |
,ot have him.
The matter rested for a while and soon au-
other mob arrived with guns and rifles made
here. The family rushed out q the door to
lee what was the matter, and Laudsrbaugh !
bolted out of the back way and ran for ne
life. When the party came to look for him
10 was at q cafe distance. Young Swieher
hen started out to inform his comrades who |
.ad assisted in the arrest Of Laudsrbaueh, |
md while on his way he was overhauled and |
arrested by the armed mvb. His father and |
MS neighbors were alro arrested. This is
he substance Of the evidence. The young
nan was arrested simply for refusing to let |
nob-a drunken and infuriatcd rabble take |
away his prisoner. That was the head and |
ront Of his offending. He was carrying out
he laws Of the land and the mob was bound |
% exceed all laws and take matters in their |
,wn hands.
Upon hearing the evidence, Capt. Hender.
'hott was highly indignant that good oiti-
zen ehould be thus imposed upon. He issued |
IN order for their release. in which he stated
hat be had found them ell loyal men, and
he charges against them were untrue" He
nnished them with transportation each to
heir homes at the Government expense.
What could be more rotten, and malicously |
mean than this proceeding against these men.
They violated no Law oil firm friends Of the |
Government. al in favor Of crushiog out the |
rebellion. They are al Dsmoerass; there. the
rub. There 10 the secret Of Their arrest and |
This 10 also the secret Of the |
arrest and imprisonment Of men for political
0Pinien.in nineteen cases ont oftwenty. The |
work hss but just commenced. either, Fanati-
cism 10 becoming lawless .and bloodthirsty.
We dare not state here in black and white |
what We fear will be realized in this and 9th. |
sr loyal States. before one year, unless sous
steps are taken to allay the fever that is com
Ing on. We warn the people to reflect |
upon what 10 in store for them unless the evil |
10 checked. Flesh and blood conuot continue
to stand such insults. We counsel oil men to |
Dc pradent and cautious in their language and |
cots. The gentlemen will leave for their
homes this. Monday. morning. We counsel |
The" to forgive their enemies; If thsyleaa'e do |
that to lot the matter psss ~ quietly and
psassably - possible.
LRTT.-Marshal Hoxie and as,ist.nt.
LETT with NJ. Aahony ysstsrday aornins.-l
They vent down the river. Another arreas Il