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Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Too Fast-MOre Traitors.

ES- A self constituted committee d
leading public men in Iagcrstown, n
nounccd that Gov. Swami and Ex-Goven
or Bradford, would be present and take,
hand in dismembcring Andy johnson Il
the Meeting in Hagerstown, on Saturd,r
last.
Their names were announced in gre,i
capital letters, on bills and in the chaA,
columns of the Herald, and, for aught ",
know, in that entertaining and enlightened
journal the Boonsboro' Odd Fellou.
But the Governor and Ex-Governa.
have grown cold-they are suspected d
"disloyalty." They each come out in pub
lie print, and say their names were an.
nounced without authority.n
Significant words without az
thority' when they come in eoflnexion wild
public speaking at political meetings. NJ
wonder Frank Thomas and Senator Cres
well think, "treason and traitors are ma
bold and impudent now than ever"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Radical Sentiments.

EE"One of the speakers at late kadicai
meeting, (we didn't say it was at Hagers-
town. thanked God that the time had como
when black man could stand up and hurl
into the teeth of the white man the asser-
ton of his honor and right" And he fur
ther denounced President johnson as
''traitor," and "such as did not believe it
as unworthy the negroes respect" lie,
also, declared that he "wanted the black
man to have tAe ballot" and went on to say
that "Negro suffrage is not the greatest
evil tho South breads. That is not where
the bite comes. Negro suffrage meant a
score of negro Congressman sitting in the
House of Representatives 1t means col
ored merchants in New Orleans and colored
Senators in Columbia. 1t meant negro
Representatives sharingiu making railroad
laws and other laws. 1t meant social
equality, and that was whore the Souther-
ner met the question. Social equality fol-
lows hard on the heel of the ballot box ,and
the South knows it, and she resists negro
suffrage for what must follow it. The ne
gro in Maryland, in the Legislature, is as
good as John Hancock, signing the Decla-
ration of independence, and Gthis was a
principle which the South would not admit" !"
We believe, we can add, if the signs Of
the times do not wocfully lie, " neither will
it be admitted by any section of the coVn-
try, save, perhaps, in puritanical New
England, where every ism and new fam
gled theory finds ready and earnest suppor-
! tiers. Here, at least, the people cannot be
| drilled into sustaining such q principle
even to save the State from falling under
the rule of Rebels and Traitors, or to keep
Crcswell, Thomas &Co. in their fat Offices.
If it is done party screws will have to be
tightened materially, and the changes on
"loyalty" rung louder and longer. i.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
A Crowded Hail.!
The people clamorous for Admitta

The people clamorous for Admittonce!
E8s"As an evidence of the chicanery to
which the desperate necessities of the Radi-
Gals have driven them, VIC find it stated in
the published account Of the meeting that
"the Hall became so crowded that it was
impossible to proceed with the meeting
Mr.. Matthews stated that there were 9
large number Of persons outside who could
not get into the Hall, and were much dis.
satisfied, he therefore moved that the meet.
ing adjourn to the space in front of tho
Court House"
Thoughtful Mr. Matthews sly Mr.
Matthews !! For what was the stand cree.
ted out side? If for the use of the mas,
meeting, why 60 inside? Why this mar.
ching up the hill merely to march down
again? The people have become accus.
toned to such miserable subterfuges, and
they add neither honor to, or confidence in
those engaged in them. The meeting was
mass failure and all attempts to conceal
it only adds to the confusion of your adhc-
rents and the disgust of sensible and fair
people.
Honestly, it might have been said, that
an adjournment was had to the open all
with view of giving free circulation to the
generous odor exhaled from the large sa-
bic element who were then and there pres
ent.
Another motive has, also, been sugges-
ted for the abrupt secession" from the
Court Hall, ofthc meeting. 1t is the pres.
ence there of that stern old lady, Justice,
who should and is intended to hold per-
petual possession of the Hall, but whose
frowning countenance was anything but
agreeable to many of those present, and
suggested to them unendurable ideas Of
Rctribution.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
a Rough Road Ahead.

Ey"The Supreme Court of the United
States, has unanimously decided that the
Military Commissions and Courts which
sat in the States not in Rebellion, and tried
convicted and punished so many people
were Unconstitutional, and all their acts
void-that the-men and women-whc
were tried, convicted and punished by these
Courts, were tried, convicted and punish,
ed uithom lap, and against justice.
The same Court has also decided that the
"tcst oath" in Missouri is void and of nc
effect, and the same Court, has before il
the 'test" set up by the Registry law of
Maryland.
Ifthe Court should determine against
the validity of that law some of the su-
pcrseryicqble tools of party, who have
been saying to their neighbors-"stand
aside thou art not as Holy as l." may
look little to their pockets, for it may be-
come question how far illegal, unconstii-
tufional statutes can protect a man who has
been denying his neighbor the highest
right of citizenship. Look out, ye pharisai-
cal, canting, sclf-constituted oppressors.
stern and sure justice is on your track at
laSt.
You have played your part, and others
are in the offices you hoped one day to
reach. Hurry along, for perhaps before
you reach them, outraged law, anl crush
ed and trampled rights may rise again.
In that event-in that day of your trial,
tribulation and shame-the office holders,
for whose sake you have oppressed your
neighbors and deprived them of their most
sacred privileges, will laugh at your ca
lamity, as they now secretly scorn your
seyvility. You will learn too late, per-
haps, that disloyalty and treason are crimes
which can only be tried before a legally
constituted Court and jury and punished af-
ter conviction.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Sad DisapDointment.

Eg"At the Radical Mass meeting in
Hagerstown, on Saturday, the colored
brethren were sadly disappointed because
of the non-appcarance of Fred Douglas,
who they were induced to believe would be
present and address the meeting. They
exhibited no enthusiasm and at an early
hour "scceded" from the meeting to the
great chagrin of the "white folks" who
were thus left with beggarly show of num-
bers. Stick to your party boys-stand fast
to yoar colors, and, don't desert the sink
ing ship. Perhaps, when they have Sc
cured your votes you will be treated with
more consideration. Then, at least, you
will be better able to shoe your own row."
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Andrew johnson Association.

The friends of President johnson a
Frederick Md, held meeting in that city
on the sth inst, and formed an association
with the view of opposing radicalism ant
supporting the Presidents policy. The
officers of the meeting were L. S. Clingan
ESD, president; Michael Kcefer vice-pres.
ident; Wm.' j. Nelson, 'GorresLdnding sec
felafy: Geo. II. Dill, treasurer; j. G. XII.
lihgsworth, recording secretary. Resolu-
tions to carry out the objects of the meet
ing were offered by Colonel Maulsby and
adopted. The Frederick Citizen says:
80 1Fbe gentlemen whose names appear in
the Proceedings are well known to this
community, and The fact certainly cam OF
be doubted that they have beehd' for the
Union throughout the war. They all vo-
ted with the so called Union party On the
18th of November, 1860, at the county
convention in this city. One of the gen
tlelhsh who participated in this meeting of
IaioA liien did gallant service in the field
during the war We understand there are
quite number of persons belonging to the
Union party who arc conservative in their
views, who are anxious Fjf the restoration
Gt tho Union iii pursuance of the pro-
gramme of President Johnson, who favor
the repeal of the registry law; and the res
tpration of their dl5franGliisdd fellow Iii
Etns,y who have Joined OR propose to Io;fn
this Johns6T association. = H';;':"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
A Terrible Explosion.

ES"T The card of Gov. Swami, which will
be found in another column, has produced
an explosion in the Radical camp, in conn.,
parison to which Nitro Glyceripe is hun
bug. Upon his devoted head is showercd
"curses loud and deep" for what is termed
his apostacy to the cause of the Union.
The Baltimore american the Radical State
organ, and the Herald the organ of the
same party in this county, refuse longer to
follow his lead, and throw him over board
declaring him "to be on the high road lea
ding into the camp of treason loving and
treason Matching democracy" Ex-Gove-
nor Bradford is also respectfully requested
to consider this as applicable to himself, for
his refusal to affiliate with .he distinguished
advocates of negro suffrage who were to
address the Hagerstown meeting.
Such men ofther party as William Price,
Jno. V. L. Findlqy, w. H. Purnell,
Lieut.. Gov. Cox and Speaker Frazier VIC
are advised are "wretched political trick
sters accustomed to 'bend the supple hinges
of the knee" at the shrine of power."-
They are told that no objection will be
made to their "disposing' of themselves.
as they "don't amount to much any way,
and never did," These are sentiments
strangely at variance with the opinions
held of these gentlemen short month
since. "When the Deyirs time is short
he has great wrath"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Coal i'm the Valley

EE' The editor of the Rockingham Rcs
lister has been shown specimens of stone CeI
taken from lands on Briery Branch, ten
miles South west of Harrisonburg, Va,
belonging to Mr.. Jos. d. Price, formerly
a resident of this county. The Regisq
says: "the specimens were taken from The
surface, but we saw it tested in the fire. in
the presence of several gentlemen, nov
prospecting through this country, from
Pennsylvania, who pronounced it equal TO
the stone coal of that State. These gentle:
men informed us that they observed con.
tinuous evidences of this deposit for one
miles distance, and we learn that the out.
groupings are visible for five miles. Thes'
specimens are merely what is called th'
blossom" 1t is the purpose of the pro
prietors to sink shaft some six or cigh
feet, to test the depth and quality Of Tia
deposits,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
A Pretty Kettle of Fish.

lcs There appears to be great confu-
sion and distraction in the camp OF the
$50 called Union party-particularly in
this State, where there are now two fac
tons. The Radical Faction, or as, they
style themselves, the ''loyal Uncondition-
al Union Men," are headed by Creswell
and Frank Thomas, and are the advocates
of negro suffrage, negro equality, the
Frcedmcns Bureau, the civil Rights Bill,
our State Registry law, and are opposed
to the Reconstruction of the Union, and
to the policy generally y of President John
son.
The other faction claim to be not only
the true Union party, but to be the MAORI
tv, and denounce the RADICALS as "bolters"
and disorganizers. This faction is led by
sPurnen, Frazier, Finley, Price & Co., "
and sustain President johnson, and his
Reconstruction policy; are opposed 10 negro
equality and suffrage, and to our State
Registry law.
The leaders in this county are commit
ted to the Radical faction, but how far
they will be sustained by the masses of the
party, we have no means of judging
though we are inclined to think, there will
be some hesitation on their part in taking
the field under the Leadership of such
men as Creswell and Frank Thomas. BE
this as it may, the war is waxing warm
between the factions. and the party organ
in this county, has already discovered that
the majority of their State Central Com
mittee 'who two years ago were supposed
to be Union men" are not "Union men al
all, but co-opcrators with traitors" II
styles Mr. Frazier, the speaker of the last
House of Delegates of this State, as q
miserable toady and grovcling syco-
phant," and urges the party to throw
such traitors as Purncll & Co. overheard, y
as they "are infinitely better without them
than with them"
This political Rinderpest which has
broken opt in the camp of the enemy is nc
more than was to have been expected from
the incongruous material of which the
party was composed, and the disreputable
means by which they attained position and
held power. Even when united they were
but miserable minority controlling affairs
by the aid of Federal bayonets; and now
that the bayonets have been removed they
are unable to stand the tide of public
opinion and are rapidly dissolving and will
soon be-no more.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Indictment of jefferson Davis,

ES"The Grand Jury of the United
States District Court at Norfolk have at
length brought in bill of Indictment q.
gainst Jefferson Davis for Treason. The
Court has adjourned to meet in Richmond
in June next when it is supposed he will
be tried-provided Chief Justice Chase
gives his consent. The Jurors were ofthe
bitterest stamp that gould be selected, as
will also be those selected to tryhim. if i
can be accomplished.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
The @LoyaI, Outpouring.

ES The Anti, Johnson Radical party
held its great Mass outpouring in Hagers
town on Saturday last. The attendance
was not "the largest that ever assembled il
the county"-No mot by any means. The
masses" stayed at home as they had a per.
feet right to do since the squelching o
MILITARY law" and the passage of the civi
Rights bill. Music was discoursed by the
band, to assemble the faithful, to the tune o.
1.-THE Niggers are coming, oh lIo, oh Ho,"
after which, an organization was effected
by calling DAVID TELLER Esq, to Preside
The selection of this gentleman to pre-.
side over an Abolition meeting was an ap.
propriatc and happy one indeed, he hav'
ing held slaves all his life up to about the
time of the Rebellion, when they "ran Off
because of his kindness to them. After
this, with the fruits of years of slave labor
in his pocket, he was for ''emancipatiny
every other persons on, slave: slaves to save the
Union.
lie, however, took the chair, and bore
his honors meckly. lie did not make a
spcech-not even thank the "masses" for
the honor, or state to the 'tsea of faces" be-
fore him, the object of the meeting.
The masses having been reduced to order
were addressed, first by the Hon. John L.
Thomas, NJ. G of Baltimore.
Mr.. Thomas personal appearance is stri-
king in the extreme, though not very i'm
posing, whilst his mind, judging from the
style of his speech, is of that every day Or
der that reminds you of everybody else,
who has nothing about him to distinguish
him from the great mass Of people.
Well, he Spoke. lie spoke of the Reg
istry Law, and explained to his instructed
and delighted audience, how ifthey allowed
that law to be repealed or modified, why
thcn-thcy would have no Registry lav at
all, and then raising his voice, and assu-
'hihS5 viz oii vi SChuihC sunni Oluloi, uc
told his audience one Of the few true things
of the day, namely: "ify you repeal the Reg
istry law, you can no longer hold office, the
rnion party" ~W be brohcq fa!orn, and all
the Offices will go into the hands of your
He spoke of the Civil Rights Bill, and
said thi pill only declared that to be law
which had been so in Maryland for so
years before, We don't feel like investi-
eating this legal opinion. A short time
may show how much the distinguished Con-
gressman knows of lazy.
Gen. Garfield, of OHIO, was the next
speaker. lie electrified his audience, and
they will long remember it, until-they
hear somebody else.
The General told the people to vote the
Union ticket, as he understood it, and ar
gued that his riem of the "Uhion party"
ought to be adopted, because the battle of
Antietam was fought in the county. ITe
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

of all candid men, and all enlightened law,
in order that a minority may r"te. Then
the majority kept him in Office, now mi
nority keeps lim there.
Resolutions were of course adopted ,
which, if we can in time secure, we will
lay before our readers, not that they will
afford true index of the principles of the
Radicals, but as a curiosity, and something
that may be convenient to hayeia the house
six months hence.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
johnson CIuhs

Gg"In various sections of the g.,
notice the formation of clubs Or A.
tons pledged to the support Of prs.;'
johnson in his policy of Restorati0n % :. y
opposition to the Radical policy of "
gress. Ip this county, it is as yet, v.S -
lieve, only talked of, but will no !.
soon be a reality. One, we unde,s,
from the NtH is designed to be or.,r:
at Hagerstowr, of witch Col. Rooa.
Cook is spoken Of as the head. II
neighbors of Iagerstown do not sbn,.. "
the cakes" it will fall to the lot ofWvm,,f
sport to make the initiative moyems..'
the good work. "The President NM,
sustained" Remcmber that bows. n.
lesson you have .learreG-that b,, /. T.
so forcibly impressed upon you oflate "
as not to be speedily forgotten. Rem '
Der it is "treason"-that none bnt 0,' -
tors" oppose his policy. lie is the g.
ernment. w
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Released on Dail.

ES-The parties heretofore noticed q
having been arrested at Hancock on the
charge ofpassing counterfeit money, wers
again before the u. s. Commissioner on
Friday last, when an examination was
waived and each gave bail in the sum Of
$4,000 to await the action of the Grand Ju.
ry of the U. S. Court. DIR. Robinson and
Samuel Seller, of the adjoining county Of
Fulton, were to have had a hearing on
Tuesday last on similar charge.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
MEETING
OF THE
Friends of President johnson.
OF THE

III :. - ,.ft y ". -
AS tle advocates Of Radica'ism, the bit
ter enemies Of President johnson and his
policy for restoring unity, peace and har-
mony to the country, and the supporters of
the Freedmap's Bureau Bill and other
measures alike subversive of the rights and
liberties of the white race, have, sometime
since, commenced an active campaign for
the support of themselves and their doc
trines. it is thought to be proper that an
active and energetic movement should be
made on the part of those opposed to them,
All those favorable to the restoration
policy of the President, and of his several
vetoes, and opposed to the radicalism of
Congress; and who are favorable to up
holding !hhia this as tho white n mans Govern
ment, and opposed to negro equality; and
who are, with President johnson, favorable
to maintaining the fundamental maxim,
that those who bear the burthens of govern
ment, should be allowed representation in
its administration, and, therefore, opposed
to the anti-republican Registry law of this
State; are called upon and requested to as
semble in Mass Meeting. at Hagcrstown,
ON WEDNESDAY TIE, GTH DAY
OFJUN-E NEXT.
And preparatory F' f. f. this II meeting it is
suggested and recommended that there
should be held in each of the several dis
tricts of the county, primary meetings, in
order to arrange for, and more elrectually
to procure full attendance at said NJ ass
meeting The people are earnestly invoked
to turn out in their strength. and thus de-
monstrate their determination to maintain
President johnson, and rcbuke and defeat
radiealism and selfish tyranny.
Distinguished speakers will be present
to address the meeting, and whose names
will be timely announced to the public.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
HonOrs Cheap--and Cheapen,,r

E4T The Mail of last week.. ina,
complimentary notice of the Free p,
for which they have our thanks, p,v. !
the title of "Col." to which we h,v. @ j
claim whatever. Titles are becomin, !,
cheap and common in this country n /
desirable, and at no time do they addS,,
or only where they haye been hons,
earned and justly deserved. There VI.
time when the title of Hon. sicnifed som
thing more than road Supervisor Or Sho.
dy Contractor, AID that of Col. somethi,,
more than a petty popinjay or public plp
dercr. Mean what they may, however, =,
envy none of them, and hope they wlIs
be thrust upon us, by our friends at le,s
particularly when undeservcd and unns
tied. When we win we may be wilInsl
wear.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

-Goveinor Hamilton is managing affairs in
Texas, prctiy rhhch us Br6wnlow manages then,
in Tennssstt. '4'hc Nashville Union and .1,eri-
roasrys oflim: s'nr =
''We know Jack Hamilton we'll lie started
in Alnbhlna as a merchants clcrk-aftcrwardS
went North and purchased y stock of goods On
crcdt-s0ld th,m put the money in his pockets
disappeared between two days; aud, next turns
up as II lawyer in Texas, where, through a course
of Years, he gained much more reputation as an
ulrlUciElfi pittiiogger than as a'jarist: In
uilitrwir'is, he was universally held, i:whercver
,>iown, ~ the bar of Texas, as knavo end was
MATCHED IA treated as such. His card ia now
TO rule Texas, or make it a field of perpetual
strife" .,n ~
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Sudden Death,

re-" We regret to learn of the sudden
death, form an attack of cramp colic Of
MIR. WASHINGTON L. BERRY, prominenls.
resident of this county: He died on Tues;
day last, after short illness, at his resi-
dence, few miles north of Hagerstown,
AS gentleman, genial and generous,he
toned and honorable, active and enterpris,
ing, he will long be remembered by our
citizens, and, particularly those who had
the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17
Quack! QuackM Ouack ~

Rs"We begin to imagine ourselves of
some Importance since the Boonsboro' Odd
Felto~ has deigned to devote to our espe-
clal benefit a half column or more of his
valuable space. 1t would be a wicked
waste of ammunition to reciprocatc.
Quack!
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

AT convention Of a fraternity lately
cid in the city of New York, we'll atten-
hhd by OK officers of the Federal army from
Ill 'the Northern States, Henry, Kid Doug
Jas, Esd, Of Winchester, Va; was elected
to deliver IN dfation before the rext con-
vention, which Will assemble in Ekiladel-
Ghia next December. .">t =.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

AT social picnic near GALVESTON, Texas,
Gen. Longstreet was present, and in reply 10 a
toast to Gen. r. L. Lee, said that '1anguage
failed 10 express his great admiration for Gen.
Lee, but he would be pleased if the General could
he so situated that he could give the command,
by nations, right Wheel" Upon being intro
duccd he had previously offered a toast to the
''homespun dresses tho Southern ladies wear"
proceeded by few remarks showing the deter
mination of the speaker to pursue peaceably and
quietly the honorable calling he has chosen, ad-
vising all to shun extremes, as we are in that
condition, politically, in which we can find no
plank or platform to stand upon that is likely to
prove acceptable 10 the powers that may recon
struct.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

PASTOR ELEcTED.-Rev. 7. T. Titus Of
Springfield, Ohio, was unanimously elected
Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Hagers-,
town, by its memberships in Congregation,
al Meeting, on last Sabbeth. h.-Herald,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-17

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more, at | 80, at the last dates.
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