Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-08-01
4" Judge Woodward
is Il citizen Of unim-
peachabIe character,
an able jurist, and a
patriotic gentleman"
PltiaGcphi0 Inquirer, J,cnc goth.

Ir affords us pleasure to publish the
following letter from the Rev. James l..
Valandigham, Of Newark, Delawarc.-
~, y9r.ecution which this gentleman has
yccn subjected 10 is another evidence Of
ihc partisan malice which rules the hour
and we feel assured that it will meet with
.he reprobaton Of every citizen who val
yos he peace and good order of society.
NEWARK, Del July 20, 1868.
rditos Of tie Age;
Military arrests have become so com-
mon as scarcely to attract notice; still .,
when minister Of the gospel is arrested,
some explanation would seem 10 be neces
sary.
On he l7,h inst the Deputy Provost
Marshal of this State with portion Of his
guard came to Newark for the purpose Of
arresting three of our citizens on specific
ctargeS. Having accomplished their object
they were alb ut 10 return to Wilmington.
II was, however suggested by certain per
sons that they were others-Democratic
neighbors who ougM 10 ie arrested, and
my name was mentioned. | was accor-
dngly arrested, together with several
other gentleman OF the first respectability
in the community. Specjfc chargeS were
now sought for, but not single indvidu
al-not even those who had procured my
arrest would dare TO say, on oath, that |
had ever violated any law OF the State Of
Delaware, or Of the United States, or had
ever dJne anything or said anything
against the Constitution or the Govern
nent. l was accordingly released, the
Provost Marshal informing me shat there
were no charges against me. The same
was the case with the gentlemen who were
arrc,ted with nc James Ii. Ray, Esq,
DR.. N. II Clark, and Messrs. Wm. and
John Reynolds. Jr-no charges, S~6Stan-
tiot,a Gy ooih, could DC brought against
them, and they too we're at liberty.
And now, it may be inquired, "why
were you pointed out as one who oaght to
be arrested p 70 this question answer
that several reasons have been suggested
as the "procurng cause" OF my arrest-a
card which | recently published in denial
Of false and slandcrous charge against
my brother,tho Hon G. i. VALLAhDIGuAM
"a few unpleasant words with Republi-
can ncighbor in reference to a matter in
no way copuccted with war, politics, or
the state OF the country-thc fact am ac-
customed, every Sabbath TO pray that the
Lord would bring this war to speedy
close, ard grant Us again prosperity and
peace. But though may not be able just
now certainly and positively to give the
cause, | will state a few facts that may
throw light on the subject
/. My names is Vallandis ham.
|. | an Democrat.
3. At tho commencement of the war
announced to my people, that in war a.
in peace, | was resolved to preach only
the gospel determined not to know any
thing among :hcm save Jesus Christ and
Him cruciicd have strictly ad-
hcred to the determination. In consc-
qucuco of this, I have been, for the last
two years, the object of the petty
spite of a few individuals, who have
again aud again threatened me with arrest.
They have at length accomplished their
purpose-hare had their malice gratifed-
and now trust may DO allowed peacea.
b ~ and quietly to discharge my ministerial
j."-5 he lhing which l most earnestly
n.s.a. .of hold thai in times like these
os eDI J. al other times, the minister
o' tla ca-I. Iost Hnd most effectively
efrses h7 Hoe aud L,, country-promotes
etne Interests a... ut p.oty and of patriot
n hy H.i,.tue the meek and quiet
snrt o his divine Master, and attending
.r.lilully to the legitimate duties of his sa-
cred Office.
Very respectfully yours,
@ JAMES l.. NALLANDJGHAM.
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