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Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
The Cleveland Convention.

CLEVELAND, Sept. ia meeting OF the general
committee for the reception of delegates to the
Soldiers and Sailors Convention, 10 be held
here on Monday next was held last evening
The committee have received from Boston two
immense tents, which will be pitched in the
Park and appropriately decorated. Seats will
DO arranged insthem for the delegates and audi-
ence The committee have received information
that large number of delegates from all sections
of the country will be present. Rooms hare ale
ready been engaged at the several hotels for
many distinguished soldiers and civilians. 81 The
Lieutenant General Sherman; Mr.. Grant the
father of the great Ulyssus; Hon. James r. Doo-
little, the distinguished Senator from Wisconsin,;
Generals Steedman, Averill, Couch, Merideth,
WOOL Custer, and Others, will be in attendance
at the convention. as .ea1 ts..l5 9gsg BsFn
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

Ey"The Registry law was intended to
be the engine of oppression and fraud, and
the supple tools ofparty made it so one year
ago.
But the waves Unpopular Indignation and
public justice sweeping around it, have
crumbled it to atoms. There are more
now so mean as to do it reverence. 1t ha
no advocates except at the hands of a few
hungry, scared, despairing office holders.
who are hugging for life to the few planks
that arc yet found scattered and wildly
tossed on the great heaving ocean of popu-
lar Indignation.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

fGThos Grand Juryef the United
States District eourt now in session. ii
baltimore hive rtscstM Mr. ThoS ,Yat-
kins5 d Justice Of the peace of fhis County,
residing ii tire Sandy Hook District, For
refusing to permit cso5fored' girl to give
evidence before him against a white man
wlfora she charged with committing VIC
lence upon her. in violation Of the act Of
Congress known as the Civil Rights Bill.
Justice Watkins was arrested in July last,
and held to bail by the United States Com
missioner to answer the Charge
This is the same charge upon which
Justices Cook and Tice Of Hagerstown
we're sometime since arrested and carried
to Baltimore. In their case, IL appearing,
upon the examination before the u. s.
Commissioner. that theigirl had never been
personally before these Justices, they were
discharged, Mr.. Watkins will, however,
have an opportunity, Of discovering the
true meaning of the civil rights bill SO ex-
tolled by the Radicals, o,s,..s + ,,' =, ~.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

ES-f any man is opposed to Negro
Suffrage. how can he vote for Frank
Thomas, who is in favor oft? IF he is
in favor Of economy, how can he vote for
Frank Thomas who takes t,co thousand dol
lars per year, without rendering an equiv
alent? If he is in favor Of the restoration
ofthe Union, how can he vote for Frank
Thomas, who done all he could to prevent
the union being restored? If he is in
favor of making the negroes earn their
own living, how, can he vote for Frank
Thomas, who voted for an appropriation
of $l1. 100000 to Keep them without
work. ato .gea e. -.... % tat...
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20


ARMISa THE NEGROES OF THE SourH. The
Chronicle, the organ of the radicals in Washing
ton, is urgent for the passage Of laws by Con-
gress to organize the negroes of the Southern
States on military footing. It says that ''it
cannot be expected that the State governments
(South) will organize on any basis the loyal
black militia. Congress must therefore take tbs
matter in hand. The black militia can DO or
ganized into separate companies and regiments -
That radical leaders should eventually urge this
measure might be expected, but II is somewhat
surprising that it should be insisted upon at this
time, so soon after shrinking from the negro suf.
irage question at their mohgrel Philadelphia con-
vention. But though violent leaders may urge
this thing, II is hardly fair to suppose that the
mass of the people of all parties are not too wiss
and humane to accept such counsel.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
Edward Bates and the President.

tine of the most Interesting events connected
with the stay of the President in st. Louis was
the occasion OF his visit to the venerable c1-At-
tornsy General of the United States, Hon. Ed
ward Bates. The st. Lguis Republican says:
1t is known to riiost or our citizens that the
health of Mr.: bates is very prccarous. lie is
suffering from disease of the lungs that is liable
10 prodhec desth at almost any hour. On Sun
day at one q clock, qccrrding To previous ar
riAgament, Captain james d. Eads called Mt tho
l.ndel Hotel for the President, Secretary Seward
and secrctary wcl!es, and with them proceeded
to til? hoiist of MI Batter The latter seemed
hiucH affected Oh seeing his distinguished assc-
riatcs, and thanked them most i.clinely for their
visit TO one who, he said, was dying man. lie
coke: however. with the greatest cheerfulncss OF
his expected dissolution. Having lived three
score years aud thirteen, lie had had three more
years THAI he WAS entitled to- lis remarks to
Mr.. Seward were exceedingly touching. lie had
never expected to see him alive again, and thi.
was Just so much clear gain for him
Mr.. Welles he addressed ms one who tits fear
10 him by ties offricndship and mutual ttisl:. be-
%ond what he could express. lie spoke 10 the
lrPslucHt MS OHc WHO ii'tu u greater weight OF
cares and responsibilities than any fifty men in the
1atoin, and thanked God for believing that he
was one of the most WORTHY That could hare been
selected IL ttrforiA his obligations 10 the whole
country. ..... .........,.. 81.
The President at parting dssiirei Mr.. Bates thai
his last interview with him in Washington wa;
fresh in his memory, as well as cacli Nbri ofgood
advire and eHtoiifagetitiit he had then given him
Ind tlut he Gould not express the pleasure it gave
cfhaying it in his power now to do himself the
honor to call and see him. s-
The parting of Mr.. Bates and Mr.. Seward was
exceedingly touching, but the Kind words of each
cannot he recalled. The eyes ofboih we mos :
cncd, and TIC deep fctlin: with which dill four of
these great Statesmen we're affected will lprg he
surrendered BY those VII, Witnessed th9t fare
well visit Is tfe rcvcrcd and horored patriot ~
Missouri.
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Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
a Ho1 In Blue.

re- Col. Wm. P. Maulsby, our candi-
date for Congress is "a boy in blue" How
many Radicals will support him in opposi-
tion to the 'boy in black"-Frank Thomasf
Up to the scratch and show your hands, ye
screaming, bawling, yelping hypocrites. =
'''rhe boy in blue is all right only so long
us he supports your tyranny. When he
dares to differ with the stay-at-home Pa
triots, he is traitor. .... If.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
Primary Meeting. District No Q.

In accordance with the call of the National
Union Central Committee of Washington County
the Conservative voters of Dis. No. 2. met in
primary meeting Taylor's Hotel in Williams
port, on Saturday, 18th inst, at O'Clock P.
NJ, for the purpose ofappointing delegates to at
tend the nominating Convention to assemble in
EIagerstown on the 2s inst The meeting was or
sanized 10y calling DR.. johnson 10 the chair and
appointing Il. II. Friend, Secretary.
On motion Off. ]. Watson, Esq, the Chair
was authorized TO appoint Committee of three
to recommend to the meeting the names of five
suitable persons to represent the District in the
Convention. The chair named S. S. Cunning
ham, j. V. l.. Ensmingcr, Geo. T. Letter, said
Committee.
On motion committee of three, (Mcssrs. Benz,
Long, II. Downs, Victor Cushwa, was appointed
to draft resolutions.
The committee to recommend fvc delegates here
reported the names of the following persons:--
Messrs. John Ash, fsanc Gruber, John Kendall,
Dr. ]. johnson and Isaac Motter, who were unan-
imousy confirmed by the meeting q: the dele
gates tosrepreseut Dis. No. 2, in the County Con-
vention on the Goth.
The following resolutions were then submitted
by the commi ttee and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the platform of principles enun-
ciated by the National Union Convention which
assembled in PHILADELPHIA on the 4th Of August
last, guaranteeing to the several States compris-
ing this Union their sovereign rights under the
Constitution, is the only rue policy for restoring
peace aud prosperity to this nation.
Resoiced, That we hail with pleasure the nomi-
nation of Col. VIM. p Maulsby az the candidate
of the National Union party of this District for
the next Congress Being a consistent Union man
and opposed TO all the fanatical doctrines of the
Radical party, and pre-cminently qualified for
the position, we tender him our earnest support
at the coming election.
The minutes Of the meeting were then, on mo-
ton OIL. Downs, Esq, ordered to be signed by
2 the officers and published inthe Free Press and
Hagcrstown Nail
\. Ths meeting then adjourned. -
.-,} f7ff' S. S. CUNNINGHAM, Prcs't.
81. II. FRIEND, Sec'y. --'
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Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

LIZ Frank Thomas voted for Negro
Suffrage. 1t is not denied by Frank or, his
friends indeed the "Old War Horse APP
pears to feel proud of his record and is
eve ready to justify his action. But if you
re-clect him with what opinion must he 60
back into the halls of Congrcss2 lie must
and will believe that he is endorsed by the
pcople-that his vote for negro suffrage
meets their approval.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

ES-Mix ignorance with sudlen wealth,
anil we produce chucklehcad whose iu-
science will be cq'sal to a hundred pounds
to the square inch. We can iuagino no
greater nuisance that an ill-bred man sud
denly raised to tho rank of millionaire.
How easy is it to PIT ones finger on
specimens Of this kind in these days of
shoIly aristocracy. Every where VIC see
nef Nithout brains and without character,
who, have succeeded in filching from their
iicighbors or the government a comfortable
pile, and who therefore deem themselves
fit to instruct and lead the people and even
aspire to guide the ship of State. God
Help the People wlich they erttast their
selfare to sicli drstart vaitbircs.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

SECRETARY STANTON AND HIS PRosEcUToRs.-
The Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Ledger hears that the Secretary of War is
preparing to meet the charges laid against him
by Mr.. Smithson, AMI the trial is expected to
come off within the next two months. The wri-
ter adds:
"Should The verdict be aVaiHst Dir. StlL ton,
lie will probably be troubled with lawsuits
during the remainder of his life, Judging from
the number that have been rumored AS on the
tapis since that of Smithson's was instituted =
Mr.. Stanton's chief defense will be that he acted
as an officer Of the government, and that he is
not, therefore, personally responsible for the
extra functions he may have assumed during the
war" ,.'
II is understood, however, that the the issue
involved in such suits as Mr.. Smithson's oes
not pertain to any question of legality of arrest
or punishment under military forms, or by ac-
ton of court-martial, butte depredations ,com-
mitted upon and appropriate ions OF private prop
erty, entirely independent of trial and sentence,
and which the latter did not at all affect This
thing, it is known, was most wantonly INDUCED
in many cases during the war, generally before
even trial was had, and often to the personal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of officials and subordiuates,
and nearly always to the extent of needless waste
and injury. 1t would be curious if no one was
responsible for it. The most innocent were like
ly to suffer under such reckless and arbitrary
proceedings, as it was only necessary to charge
man and arrest him, and his property was
oftenIat once despoiled toi an extent that even
conviction on the charge alleged would not, by
the statutes, have authorized. The questions
involved are entitled to legal determination one
way or the other, at least. m .... .,..
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

REFRIGERATION OF THE STATUS OF WASHINGTON I.
The ceremony of reinaugumting the statue of
Washington, which was carried off by General
Hunter during the raid up the Valley in 1864,
took pla,e at the Virginia Military Institute, in
Lexington, on Monday, in the presence of Gem
eral Lee and many other distinguished visitors,
and large assemblage of citizeus. An address
was delivered by Ex-Governor Letcher, after
which General Smith, superintendent of the In
stitue, made speech to the cadets. The cere-
monies wers altogether of Fery impressive
character A letter was read from Gen. Grant,
expressing regret that that he was unable to be
present.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

ES-At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of tho Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
held at Bath, short time since, slight
reduction in the toll on coal was made.
At the same meeting several changes
were made in the Collectorship of tolls,
among which was the removal of II. S.
Miller. at this place, and the appointment
of Mr.. j. V. L. Ensminger in his place.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

"A =
| EsThe inj@ation against the Western
MARYLAND Raif Road. issred at the instance
of Mayor Chapman of BsitiAore,has been
dissolved BY Judge Martin Of the Superior
Court of that city, and all objection to the
putting of the road under contract has
been Withdrawn, 1870,
In the trial Of the case before the Court
several letters of Mayor Chapman were
rfodsceda in Evidence which go. to show
the corrupt motives which aetuated that
gentleman in his former advocacy of the
road and his present opposition 10 IFS being
put under contract. His ..loyalty' to the
read likehis boasted loyalty to the Gov
eminent appears to have been bounded by
the almighty dollar ''.t.' =, :,
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
EY-A second match at Base Ball W,

Ey-A second match at Base Ball was
played between the Dahlgreen club Of
Greencastle, Pa, and the Potomac club OF
this place, on the grounds of the latter, on
Friday last. Victory again perched on
the banner of the Potomac boys--the score
standing A for Dahlgreen and so for Po-
tomac. the close handsome enter
tainment was participated in by the two
clubs ut Taylor's hotel.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

Es- From the Herald we clip the follow
ing truthful item.
ga fool in high station is like man
in balloon every person appears little to
him, and he appears little to everybody"
Had we attempted to photograph Peter
the Fleet--Editor and Cashier, we could
not have done it more true to life than has
this little paragraph.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20


ES" after using Tire negro for hobby for
the past twenty years and continually harp
ing over his rights and his wrongs, a por-
ton of the Radical press ore getting an
over dose ofthe article and complain of the
Everlasting cry of negro suffrage and nc
gro equality" kept up by the opponents of
these fanatical schemes. One of our CO.
temporaries who flies the name of Frank
Thomas at the head Of his paper, COM
plains dolefully of the dust being kicked
up on these points For eight months of
the last session of Congress, little else was
thought of or talked of in that body. but
the negro, and yet we venture to assert that
this editor never indited one line of con-
domination or complaint on the subject
There was not then too much of it for him
he managed to stomach il I'll and no
growl escaped his lips. Then he imagin-
cd it was popular with the pcople--now
the reverse is discovered, and he suddenly
becomes disguised with the Everlasting
cry of negro suffrage and negro equality, !"
and would himself and have others play
mum on the subject. But this shall not
be. The people shall know the record Of
these gentlemen and their negro loving can.
d;datc for Congress. The agitation is their
own work and they shall not go back on it
or rcpudiato it. We at least, shall en-
dcavor to keep them up to the rack. The
negro was then text and they should stick
to it now.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

~
EDSllaYe you heard the news from
oMainc?'' This is a questions gleefully put
bySevery Radical slieetivhicll enn,es under
our notice. We have indeed heard the
news from Maine, The Radicalshave sue
ceeded in carrying every thing before
tlem7have retarned to Congress an en-
tire delegation in favor Of Negro Suffrage.
This is Why the Radicals Of Maryland are
throwing up their hats and sfroutfsg so
gleefally over the news from Maine.i The
same manifestation of delight will be seen
when Thad. Stevens is returned from Lam
caster, or Beast Butler, ''the national
spoon stealer." from Boston. Over such
victories-a victory Of the negro over the
white man-they are welcome to rejoice.
Such victories may. be won in the latitude
of Main and Massachusetts,, but we look for
different results in the elections, to be held
next month, in the great states of New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The people have heard the news from
Maine and understand what it means it
means determination on the part of the
extremists of the North to force upon the
people of the Border States and the South
negro suffrage against their wishes Just as
they attempted to do upon the people of
the District of Columbia. These people of
Maine will rejoice just as much at the re-
election of Frank Thomas, who voted with
them for negro suffrage, as Frank and the
Radicals here rejoice over their success in
Maine.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
Ey"Mr. Negley of the Herald grow

Eg-Mr. Negley of the Herald" grows
quite rabid at the mere idea ola "locofoco'
occupying the position of chairman of the
National Union Central Committee of this
county. Cause why. The "locofoco"
party vetoed his aspirations for the posi-
ton of States Attorney. How could he
ever forgive this party for nipping in the
bud his vaulting ambition. 'Tisn't in his
nature. Beast Butler and Frank Thomas
were "locofoco's," but then they have
made amends for that sin by going heart
and soul for cashier Negley's pet project Of
negro suffrage. That covers multitude
of sins, in the opinion of rampant Radi-
Gals like him.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
IIOnOrably Acquitted.

Es-It is with pleasure that we notice
the acquittal of Mr.. Thus. Callan, of Han
cock, this county, of the charge of passing
counterfeit currency of the United States,
on which charge he was indicted and tried
before the U. S.. Court now in session at
Baltimore. 'h
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
Hy- The National Union State Conver

E9 The National Union State Conven-
ton of New York met on the 18th and
nominated John L. Hoffman of New York
city for Governor. The nomination has
been received with favor throughout tho
State, but especially SO in the city Of
New York, where it is claimed Mr.. H., will
receive not less than forty thousand ma
jority. 1t is thought HI. will carry the
State with all ease
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
.Aecordiuo 70 the Radical disunion lie,

According to the Radical disunion lea
ders President johnson. Senators Cowan
and Doolittle, Postmaster General Randall,
L. d. Cambell, Gederals Dix. Rousseau,
Slocum, and oil othors who oppose NEGRO
SUFFRAGE are TRAITORS" We have heard
of crazy man who thought every other
man was insane. ..
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
"Lct tine Middle States take warning


ESSome of the '.Southern Loyaiists'
went to Boston from their recent carnival
in Philadelphia. Wendell Phillips well
coined them, and said 30 $685. fr'
d, "My Radicalism is outrivalled! Ten
nessee and Virginia has gone before me,
and all Fancuil Hail has to say is: "Amen,
all Hail" New England clasps her right
hand with Texas and the Gulf States for
Impartial Suffrage for crery man under
the flag of the Union. The anvil and the
hammer are agreed. Let tie Micldi,
States take md,m'ng."
But our Radical friends still tell us: ''no-
body is in favor of negro equality that they
know of, except Andy Johnson" "Lct
the Middle States take warning"
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

Eg-Thc dwelling of Mr.. Robert Lewis,
on the Greencastle pike one mile north of
this place, was entered, on Tuesday of
last week, in the absence Of the family,
and robbed of about $50 in money and
variety Of clothing and household goods.
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
ES-OM Winter i com mo :, tvh ,.,, n:

ES Old Winter Is coming. When his
cold blasts are sweeping around US, who does
not coveta rousiug, roaring fire? How fire.
quently do we SILVER and shake in the cold
because We fear to indulge in such luxu-
ry. Foul chimneys or truant spark fol-
lowed by destruction of homes and ruin,
are visions which constantly haunt us. Now
is the time to guard against such fears
At once repair to our friend Taggart, at
Hagerstown, and get out policy of insu-
rance against loss by fire. then return to
your homes, throw your fears to the dogs
and in peace enjoy tho comforts of cheer
full fire. If you should wake up some
morning to witness only the blackencd
walls ola once happy home you will wish
you had taken cur advice. &. a I'd 5.i
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

re Among the favors crowded upon us
this week was basket of fine peaches, a
present from Mr.. Geo. Febrey, worthy
son of toll of this district. Mr.. f., has
our thanks and onr good wishes that
his peaches Or his crops may never grew
less"
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20

GD-ln our last we published the card of
MIR. W. Fl. Lowdermik, editor of the Cum
berland Civilian, acknowledging that he
had offered "a wanton and objectionable
insult to the ladies and gentlemen who
attended the johnson Mass Meeting in that
place, and now We have the article which
gave the offence. We give it spa ce merely
to show to how low state man will ar
rive after for time advocating negro suf-
frage doctrines. This man was follow ing
fast in the footsteps of Brownlow, Wendell
Philips and Thad. Stevens, and would
soon have rivalled them only for the
wholesome lesson administered by the out
ragged Johnsonitcs of Cumber laud.
From he cir;lian j Telegraph Of sept. 6, 1866.
FEED THrM.-Every method is being used at
present to secure voters sufficient TO place the
Johnson Rebels in power this fall To-day has
been SET apart by the uncombed, anwashed, uu-
terrified, Iona tide "White Men."-white men
par cxcellencc-as a day of feasiinr and great low
All the prodigals in the land, and all the friends
OF the prodgals, with their wives and their
concuhines, and their sons wives and concubines
arc earnestly and urgently invited, implored and
commanded to come up to the great feast of the
unclcan, and 10 fill themselves with the fatted
bull, and lager beer, and TO lay in n full supply
of National-R abcl-Uniop Copper-iuhnson senti-
ments suflicieO TO last them until they shall have
performed their great and only mission on earth,
of voting for President Johnson's supporters; af-
ter which they will be allowed to retire to the
deepest shades of obscurity until again wanted
for u similar purpose. Great disappointment will
doubtless be felt by this grand mass, because of
the absence Of their ''tamborine player" Mayor
Swami, who, with all his brass, is ashamed to
pass through the streets of this city under the
eyes of loyal men whom he so cowardly and viii
lianiously betrayed. This great beer and beef
festival ''for the benefit of the poor and needy"
ofiice-seekers Of the National party, is free
thing for all who are opposed Congress and JUS
tice, an is only an auxiliary to the great head of
the "Bread and Butter Brigade
Maryland free press., 1866-09-20
IT The "Yillage Record published q

II The Village Record published at
Waynesboro, Pa, by our friend Blair,
sails under neutral colors. lie never fails,
however, to collect {; full account of all the
"Redcl outrages' said to occur at New
Orleans and elsewhere. and place them to
the account of President johnson. 1t will
much surprise us if he ever hears of the
negro outrages pcrpctratcd at Grceucas-
tile on the occasion of recent Democratic
meeting held in that place, or on tile more
recent OCCASION of II Radical negro suffrage
meeting held IN Cham bersburg IL his
county. BilEy's youthful association makes
him have fellow feeling wondrous kind
for tire black race. a- ......E ....