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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
Freedom Of the Press. Freedom

Freedom OF the Press. Freedom
Of Speech from an Extreme Abolition
Point of View.
The Boston Commonwealth, an
extreme Abolition paper, the organ Of
Senator SUMNER, INDUCES in the fol.
lowing reflections upon the suppress.
sion OF the Chicago Times. 1t says :
"But the case ofthe Chicago Tines
was very different; it was seditious
paper, 10 doubt, and said many of.
iensiVe things, but it was not known
to the country as reasonable. 1t was
looked upon as a veichle for news and
opinions which might safely be left 10
the tribunal OF public opinion, OF the
Courts OF law, for it's regulation
Moreover, in. striking at it, a great
principle was aimed at. Nothing less
than the liberty Of unlicensed print.
ing was struck down by orders like
that OF General Burnside. OF course
there are times which even this must
Yield to the exigences of public safety.
But it was absurd on the face of things
to prentcnG that the public safety was
endangered by the editorials of the
Times, and it was feared that the
next step would be to forbid all criti.
cism OF the Administration whatever,
and that we should gradually come
into the condition of France, where
nothing is printed but by permission
oil the Emperor.
Wherefore a thrill of fear and in
dlgnatjon ran through the country at
the news from Chicago. A few Of
the servile journals, that follow the
current OF power and prejudice, ap-
plauded, some bold and some thought.
less persons did the same, but silent
disapproval or spoken wrath was the
genera! answer, whose purport could
not be misunderstood. In Chicago,
the feeling was intense. Property
holders grew alarmed, and met in
secret concvae to devise some relief.
There were fears of a great outbreak,
against which the Government would
be weak, for it would be in the wrong.
Fortunately, the President, either
warned by the muttering storm, or
guided by his own good sense, hast
ened to undo the work OF bis snb0rdi.
nate. The storm passed over, but it
has left the Administration weaker
than before.
"Some will regret this. We,do
not. We are not sorry to have our
rulers understand that there are somo
rights too sacred to be touched without
necessity. The events of the past
week utter a very significant non
omnibus dO'miO, or "Quit thatl" in
the ears Of ambitious politicians and
bIundering Generals. We trust the
warning will be laid by for future
reference"
This is the sentiment generally
expressed by the New England press
Of all parties. ',
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
Letter from Fernando Wood to the ID en-.
ocratic State Convention of Ohio.

Letter from Fernando Wood to the ID em-
ocratic State Convention of Ohio.
New YORK, June s, 1868.
D. x. Cox, jr., Columbus:
DEAR SIR. Engagements here pre-.
vent the acceptance by me of your
invitation to attend and address the
State Conven ton, to held at Colum>
bus on the 18th inst. 1t would afford
me very great pleasure to do so, as |
desire to unite my voice with the two
hundred thousand oOld and patriotic
citizens Of your noble State (whose
rights and liberties have recently been
outraged in decided declaration OF
independence.
Let us stand firm in the mainten-
ance OF the invaluable liberties estab-
lished by our fathers; let US urge and
demand the restoration Of the Union,
only to be accomplished by peaceful
efforts; let US unite in one solid
column for the succession of the Dem,
ocratic party to power, and to drive
from Office the Goths and Vandals
who now hold possession. 1t is not
tor me to refer to the apparent duty OF
Democracy of the country in this cri.
sis /; but excuse me when | add that, in
my opinion, we should fall back upon
the time honored creed Of the party
which sustsins the sovereignty of the
States-snd that this sovereignty does
not recognize military coercion Of til,
Central Government! as against d.elin
quent States. On this principle on
Union was established, and on th!
princ'iipc,.,s c.s it must be maintained.
Very truly.
FERNANDO WOOD.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
Tue Justice of Arbitrary Arrests to be-
Tested.

GEN. JONES vs. VIM. II. SEWARD:
A suit for damages and false i'm.
prisonment has been commenced by
General Jones, Of this city, against
VIM. II. Seward. TIE occasion of
this suit is the exercise of Mr.. Sew.
ards despotism on General dones by
ordering his arrest by telegraph from
Washington to Superintendent of the
Police, Kennedy, and his incarcera.
ton in Fort Lafayette. .,
Service was obtained on Mr.. Sew.
ard at his home, Auburn, New York,
on the 9th ultimo, by the Sheriff Of
the county, this being the first oppor.
tunity presented by Mr. Seward to
serve a process on him outside of
Washington. The whole country will
look Tor the result Of this suit with
interest and anxiety, as it will settle
the question whether a Secretary of
the President, or the President. him.
self, has right to exercise judicial
functions, and command arbitrarily
the arrest OF any civilian, as it will
also afford Mr.. Seward an opportunity
to prove his charge OF treason on
General Jones. '1L etl rgdi
MIR. Seward refused to receive ser.
vice at Washington, taking +. the
ground that he acted in the matter of
the arrest Of General Jones as an off,
Ger Of the Government and not as an
individual. We shall see by this suit
whether an officer OF the Government
has the right to act the tyrant.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
Letter From General FitZ-JOhn
Porter, to the Democratic State Con-
vention Of New Jersey.

vention of New Jersey.
NEW YORK; May 90, 1863.
StR:-1 am honOred by the invita-
tim of your association to be present
at Newark, on Saturday, the 30th
inst, and to address the conservative
people then and there to be Assem-
lbled.S Apart from the consideration
That my education, being exclusively
military has not prepared me to ad,
dress lny felloW-citizens, other than
fellow-soldiers, beg leave, under all
circumstances, to decline your very
respectful and kind invitatation.
The dispassionato exercise of the
guaranteed light OF free speech cannot
be yielded by any American citizen
in time of war or in peace. II there
be anything worth conIending for
anything the value of which cannot
be estimated, it is this. 1t has been
well said by one of our most eminent
statesmen, born in Ty own native
State {:
"Without freedom Of speech there can be
no lasting liberty - the Republic cannot
exist, If every man should close his lips,
and not venture even word against viola
ted rights, who could maintain a free Gov.
ernment? Nobody A people who can.
not discuss the public measures of nation
and apply the necessary rebuke to insme
correction Of wrongs, cannot be free peo-
pie, and do not deserve 10 be-"
This sentiment should be dear to
every American. Other men may
talk about the principle, but those OF
my name and blood will not, at the
proper time, fail to fight for it. The
contest of arms, however, will not be
required the certain and peaceful
remedy will be found in the ballot.
boz. Let us all possess our souls in
patience. That remedy is sure.
You have been pleased to refer to
my own case in terms Of great kindness
and sympathy. thank you. The
prosecutions Of my enemies have been
most unjust and cruel. may be
permitted to say that | have done
something, and imperilled something
to uphold the glorious ensign OF the
Republic, under which | was born !;
and my own conscience acquits me Of
ever having done anything, even in
thought to dishonor that flag. A
military tribunal has condemred me,
and the President of the United States,
influenced 6y the lawyer who strove,
through more than forty days, TO con.
vict me, has approved Of that sent.
ence: but appeal form that sentence
and condemnation to my countrymen,
the American people. Tho record OF
my trial is published it ia before the
country. Let it be read and studied,
for by that record | am willing to be
Judged, and to stand Or to fall.
But | will not detain you with
record Of my personal griefs, although
you have 80 kindly alluded to them.
You meet to preserve public liberty,
and especially one one Of the most
sure supports of that liberty-the trial
by jury; and my feryent prayer is,
that your efforts, in concert with
others, may be crowned with success.
Your obedient servant,
\. j. PORTER.
To F. W. LEONARD, Sec'y Dem.
Cen. Committee.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25

P Who will dare deny that if
John Brough is placed at the head of
the So called "Union" ticket, that he
will not be heavy load TO carry 2
Weight 275 pounds - Columbus
Statesman. .,,-,,-
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25

~ When may bread be said to
be inhabited : When it has a little
Indian, in it;
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25

AN establishment for the manufac-
ture of pistol caps Ia about startlny
in Macon, Georgia. .
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25

, The terms Of the New Jersey regi.
ments will expire the present month.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
sos CHANGE OF TIME.
z SCIOTO And HOOKING VALLEY
@ RAIL ROAD.
SKINNER ARRANGEMENT.
"a @E9

% MMEh ANhANGEW EWENT, -
0Nand after Monday, April 10th, 1861 trinsa
" will runs as follows
Come eNoRTH-Mail Train leaves Portsmouth
At 700 A. NJ; arrives at Hamden at lO:l5 pm
making gcloseeonnection with through trains to
Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad for ALL point,
East and West. Accommodation Train leave
Portsmouth at l 80 N; arrives at Hamden at
80 oPM.--------'
Come souTE- accommodation Train leav
1880 A. n. Mail Train leaves Hamdsn ~ ..
rM; arrives at Portsmouth ate .OOp. NJ.
51' Through Tickets for Marietta, Cbill;cotb
. 6iaolnnati and Columbus, can be procuIed sttb
Ticket oBases stredueed rates. y"
]. W. WEBB, Reeeiyar
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1863-06-25
rEs FOR ADVERTISING.

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Each additional insertion, 'So
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Nodce of appointments IS ofAdministra-
ots. Guardian and Executors, 10y
Attachment notices betoreJ' r l,oo
Editorial notices per line' %
nzg- Ten lines minion charged as one square,
and all Adver tisements and Legal Notices must
bo paid in advance.
LA liberal deduction nWillbe emadctoyear-
ly advertisers. :. ii,
ESF- Allpeyments must be made TO the Pro-
ieto as we have no agents,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IL. Gen. Curtis has re
ceived despatch from Maj. Collins. command
ing the post at Lebanon, Mo-, stating that at ;
o'clock Saturday morning 700 federals al
Hartsyille attacked 1000 rebels with pieces
OF artillery, and drove them five miles South.
the rebels then took a circuit and returned tc
Hartsvllle when the fighting recommended and
continued until shutdown. Our loss was 80
killed and wounded The rebel loss was l50
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

We have learned with much pleasure Of the
novel and pleasant way, of wishing pastor
q Happy New Year" resorted to BY the peo-
pie of vergennes on the ]st inst. REV. Gro. b.
SpALpING, who has been settled there about q
year and a half, was surprised by visit from a
number of his pensioners, bringing as their
q New Years Gift " the munifcent sum of one
thousand dollars, which Mr.. Woodbridge, in
his usually fclicitous manner, on behalf of the
donors, presented to their beloved pastor. Such
gifts, binding as they do the hearts OF minister
and people in a closer union, and bringing to
hearths and homes sometimes straitened by mar
row means, a whole heaven Of sunshine, are
rare enough and we congratulate the people OF
Vsrgennes ON having pastor worthy of such a
gift, and the pastor on having people liberal
enoug b to bestowit it.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13
MONTPELIER, Vt, Jan.


NOTICE is hereby given that the period Of thirty days
ing such Postage stamps have been used currency
Tor redemption at this Office the expiration of thirty
Gays, subject to the following rules, viz
Only those stamps will be redee med which have
soled worn in their No clean stamps
under this rule, will be redeemed.
3 No stamps will be redeemed which shall appear to
have ever been used in the payment OF postage
The Stamps to be redeemed be separated by the
owner into their several denomnations-a three cent
stamps together, all ten cent stamps together &c Each
parcel must be put in wrapper and thu back Of the
wrapper must be endorsed the Of the enclosed
stamps The severaI parcels must then be placed in
single wrapper envelope and the back of the enve
epe must be endorsed the amount Of the whole ot and
also the name OF the The packages received at
the Post Office, will be numbered regularly and recepted
for.
A. The packages OF stamps will then be carefully
ned and counted in the Post Office in the order of their
reception and The value Of those considered redeemabe
marked the envelope Those deemed good will be
destroyed-not given back
o. Owners will, application, receive their respective
payments in Government notes postage currency.
All stamps must be presented for redemption within
thirty days after notice given the Post Office Of read
ness to commence the work.
l. But deposit will be allowed by from the same
party, firm association
The progress OF the work will be advertised by pos
in the ost Office daily the numbers ready for REDEEM ption
and owners will receive e respective payments
rendering their receipts
BY order of the Post Office Department.
POSITIVELY NO STAMPS WILL BE REDEEMED AT
OFFICE AFTER THE EXPIRATION DAYS FROM THE
DATE OF THIS NOTICE. After this date stamps that
have been used for currency will be received this Office
in payment for Postage. JAMES G. FRENCH, P.M
wi d&w.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

A portion OF the members of the Baptist So
ciety in Burlington have presented E. A. Fuller
several articles of silyer-plate costing $50, az
token of their appreciation of his services as
superintendent of their Sabbath School.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

Major Austine, who has been stationed for
some time at Burlington, has permanently re-
moved his Office to Brattleboro. Lieut.. Fisher,
of the 4th Vermont will still keep an Office
open at Burlington.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13
BY TELEGRAPH
20 THE FREEMAN
4 O'CLOCK p. M
DETAILS OF THE vICKsBURG FIGHT

New YORK, Jan. 13. The following is a spe-
cial despatch to the World
CAIRO, Jan. ii. The special correspondent
of the World arrived to. day, having left the
battlefield on the Yazoo river on the 4th inst,
coming up the river with fleet of transports
from the scene of operations. A ombardment
of Paine's bluff took place on the 9th ult. :,
and severe skirmish on the 28th, in which the
enemy was driven,in his works On Monday,
the Goth. preparations were made by Gen. Sher-
man for general assault. The brigades were
selected to storm the enemy's works. On Mon
day most furious cannonadlng was opened on
both Sides lasting til! the afternoon, doing fear
full execution on both sides At one clock the
charge was made amidst storm of shell and
bullets from all sides. The brigade of Gen.
Blair took the lead and advanced with most
furious charge TO the highest tier of entrench-
ments, where he was met by an overwhelming
force of rebels, and after hand to hand conflict
OF nearly two hours, in which the loss of life was
most disastrous, be was compelled to fall back
for want of proper and timely support from the
right reserve. The carnage was fearful. Each
footO ground was contested, inch by inch, and
held with determined resistance.
Gen. Blair was conspicuous. Drawing danger
and urging his men on, and cheering them to
Aoiu out until tney snO0ld DC relieved, but their
bravery was of no avail. The enemy far out
Numbered the assaulting party and could meet
our troops under cover of earthworks and their
well-aimed batteries of shell and canister
The total loss of the engagement was 1900
killed and wounded, including 800 prisoners.
No General officers were killed. Had the sup
ports been promptly sent forward the storming
party would have maintained their position
easily, and captured the entire Notifications.
AT nightfall our forces retired to the position
previously occupied.
On the Sd inst. the position was abandoned
and our troops re-embarke1 on the boats, the
rebels firing upon us while departing, but the
gunboats opened on them, and they scattered
precipitately. The retrograde movement was
decided upon on account of receiving no infor-
nation of Gen. Banks cooperation and in fear
of danger from above.
There is great indignation felt at Sherman's
mismanagement and lie has been su perseded
by Gen McClernand, The seige of Vicksburg
has been by no means abandoned.
Gen Sherman sent flag of truce to bury his
dead The scene was hastily The bodies had
been stripped of every article of clothing, boots
and shoes
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

The Tn ird Congregational Society In Bur-
linston is making arrangements to build a
church
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

| A Fortress Monroe correspondent says thai
an arrival from Newborn furnishes the follow
ing:
The rebels are suffering seriously in conse
quence of the destruction of the railroad al
Goldsboro. They have sent large number OF
negroes to repair the track and to rebuild the
bridges, protected by "a large force under Evans
Frenchs rebel division has been moved from
Petersburgh to Raleigh. A portion of Lees
army has been sent to Richmond, to be ready to
march to North Carolina.
Gen. Foster is being heavily reinforced, and
he is determined to keep the railroad communi-
cation between Richmond and the Gulf States
severed. 1t is generally conceded that there is
large feet now at Newbern, designed to CO.
operate for the capture of Wilmington.
1t is rumored that an attack will soon be made
on Charleston Gen. Nagle's division and many
other troops are ready for action. Beaufort and
Newport harbors are filled with transports
The health of the troops is excellent. Many
are being paid off.
A special Washington despatch says that APP
prehensions are felt at the Navy Depar ment
for the safety of two regiments of infantry sent
from New Orleans to Galveston, Texas, on
Commodore Farragut's request, only two days
before the surprise Of the West6eld and Harriet
Lane.
1t is altogether probable that these troops
will 60 right into the trap that is opened for
them.
BosToN, Jan. Is. Mai. Gen. Butler arrived
in this city at II M. to-day and was the recipi-
ent OF a most fatlering reception.
He is now e P. N.Y. addressing an enthusiast
tic meeting of citizens at Fanueil Hall.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

New York, Jan. 10. The Hernld's special
despatch has the following
AdYites from the headquarters of Wyndham' S
cavalry brigade state thai on the 4th inst. CT
stragglers were sent from Castle Thunder, near
Richmond, to join their regiment at Fredericks-
burg. They found that their regiment had left
on the eve Of the 5th, and had marched to the
West.
Eleven brigades Of Virginia, North Carolina.
and tennessee troops have lett Fredericksburg
to reinforce Bragg.
A naval officer says that the pirate Alabama
has gone to the Eastern hemisphere. Semmes
orders are, according to the officer, to do as he
pleases, but the pirate recently determined, it
is said, to leave the Western hemisphere when
all our fastest cruisers would be concentrated
there to chase him, and go to the North Allan
tic or Indian Ocean.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-13

New York, Jan. 49, A special dispatch from
the Army dated the 10Th inst, contains the
following
A full brigade of the enemy, previously visible
upon the hills directly North Of Gen. Summers
headquarters, were yesterday after the storm
OF Saturday, undlscoVerable. During the af-
ternoon the tents lay upon the ground. and the
Wondering camp-fres indicated that the enemy
left their position early, before daylight.
Later in the day, wagons came and gathered
the tents and moved off upon the telegra ph road
southwark. New tents have been discovered
to-day between the South and 80 degrees West
OF South, but no increase of camp fxtures was
observed.
The train from Richmond had not arrived in
fredericksburg last night two hours after time.
All the guns on the I'd line of works remain in
position
Gen. Sumner returned to the army at noon,
accompanied BY several members of his staff