davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
The Duty Of the Hour.

The Philadelphia Age, in an article entitled
1.-THE Remedy for Fansticism," t" says:
The daty Of the conservative party ofthe coun-
try at this crisis il to stand firm upon the great
underlying principles Of our government, and
oppose all manifestations Of fanaticism; come
from what quarter they may. Concessions will
not disarm the party in power, or induce them
to abandon their designs upon the vitality of this
representative form of government. The do
not mean that the present amendment to the
Constitution shall be final settlement of the
vexed question now disturbing the nation.
Net one of their leading men has given an as
surance that if the South accepts this change,
representation will follow as a consequence. They
demand this actisn from the Southern States,
and that, too, in the face ofa knowledge based
It will not produce the result so desired by the
patriotic men of this nations reunion of the
States, and the cor sequent return ofpeacs and
prosperity to the people. Fanaticism is hostile
to the we'll being Of this nation. Its designs are
to agitate, to inhame the public mind and, ta-
king advantage Of power thus obtained, to uu-
dermine the government, and hold authority by
force, and not by the will of the people 1t is
the duty of all men who are in favor of the re.
publican form of government to oppose these fa.
natics, to resist every enroachment, TO eoncede
nothing, and his duty must be perform ed, ti
there is no hope for the Democratic lparty or.ths
nativn
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
swhy stand ye here all the day rdIep,

"Why stand re here all the day rdIe1''
@ BY their hesitancy and indecision
the Conservative party of this county are
on the point o.. losing all the advantages Of
the great victory achieved in this State
There appears disposition, among the
leaders at least. to tamely submit. to the
fraud and intimidation practiccd by the
Radicals at the recent election, and per-
nit without question the delegates from
this county to take their seats in the Leg
islature. This is wrong. We have alrea-
dy been too long misreprcscnted, and a
quiet acquiescence in these things has on
ly emboldened our opponents, and the evil
effects will be felt hereafter if We now al
low them to enjoy the fruits oftheir ill-got-
ten victory. ..a { ..
If our candidates do not themselves iu-
tend to contest the matter, they should let
the masses of the party know it, for we
feel confident that they will at least enter
their protest against the Radical delegates
taking thci rscats and ask to have the matter
referred back to the people. They would
prefer, however, to have tho candidate them
selves move in the matter. 1t is the short
est and easiest msde Of bringing the sub
ject to the attention of the Legislature. -
The legal notice of thirty days should be
at once served on the parties claiming to
be elected, at the end of which time, the
taking Of testimony should be commenced
so as to open the ball at the opening of the
session.
Let the idea either be abandoned alto
gether and all talk of it hushed, or lot
prompt, vigorous action be commenced -
The people are beginning 10 weary of SO
much blowing and bluster without some
work.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

NIss JULIA A. GocDxAS, school marin from
Massachusetts,, a teacher in one of the public
schools in Frederick county, Md, was last week
held to bail on the charge of iuhuman treatment
to two of her pupils, each about eight years old.
II is alleged that these children as they were on
their way to their homes from school, were gull
ty ofthe heiuous and unparalleled crime Of
throwing acorns at negro hutl For this, it Is
said, the amiable, merciful and tender-hesrsed
Julia administered upon their banks fty-fohr
lashes!-Ledger.
If the people Of Maryland persist in employing
fana.ical Yankee teachers, they deserve all they
get ~ -
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
WAxrED.-The following photographs are I'm
mediately wanted at the office of Harper,. W a..

WAxrED.-The following photographs an. I'M
mediately wanted at the Office of Harpers Week
ly: ~
l. Of the estimable christian gentleman Ar
Boston, Mass, who whipped his SON to death b.
cause he refused to sly his prayers. d
2. OF the agent of the Freedmen's Bureau in
NorthsCarolina who stole the rations and old
clothes intended for the poor negroes.
3. Of the ''Chaplain" connected with the Bu.
reau who tied up his sable parishioners by III,
thumbs because they would not pay their taxes.
4. OF the model ''Loyal' member from Ar.
kansas {Gen. Gantt) who was arrested in Bal,i.
more for committing an indecent assault upon
his sister in law, child twelve years ofage.
5. OF that noble hearted individual who kent
such a watchful eye over the silver spoons in
New Orleans.
6. A gallery of photographs Of the seventy or
eighty black protogees Of the Bureau. Who ths
last New York Police Gozste informs us, hare
committed acts of horrible atrocity all over tho
free States.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

--Je fferson Davis is doomed to remain
in prison perpetually. Chief Justice Chase,
it seems, has no time to attend to his case.
Tho Chief Justice, however, has plenty Of
time to run about the country making rad
ical speeches, and plenty of time to pre-
pare radical letters for political effect
The Constitution of the United State guar
ehtess every person, no matter what he
may be, or what may be the charges
against him, speedy and impartial trial +;
but constitutional requirements, with such
n, are come to be as little regarded as
"ctates of humanity and mercy.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
ETTha Star-0axers in this rer;or

@Ths Star-gaxers, in this region at
least, have discovered that the savans Of
the land do net know every thing. Their
calculations and predictions in regard to
the falling Of the stars have failed misera-
bly,. The stars vsald not bulge an inch
but pursued the even tenor Of their way
al unconscious and uncaring for the sore
disappointment they were causing thous-
ands ofanxious watchers.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
Another Prize Fight at New York.

A prize fight for SlOO side was fought on
Thursday, at daylight, on the Palisades, fifteen
miles above New York, between two young men
named Walter Cody, aged twenty-five years,
weight one hundred and forty-fve pounds, and
Charles McLeon, aged nineteen years, and
weighing one hundred and thirty eight pounds.
The crowd present was large, notwithstanding
the drizzly rain which was falling rs the con ties.
tants commenced their brutal work. There was
but little or no betting outside, most of the par
ty being only desirous to see the ability of the
parties as fighters. Seven rounds were fought.
The third round is described as being the most
severe round fought, Eand lasted ten minutes nei-
ther men flinching an inch, both keeping to the
mark, and SO rapid did they exchange blows
that no better fighting was ever seen in a ring;
Finally, Cody hit McLeon on the back Of the
neck, knocking him completely off his feet. At
the seventh round both men appeared desirous of
forcing the fight and the punishment given and
taken was terrible. Finally, McLcon got Cody
under his left arm, and beld up his opponent,
giving him the scverest punishment that he
could deal. Cody for while fought with grca,
courage, but from his position he soon began to
show signs of defeat. lie could not manage to
get down in order to end the round and save
himself. McLeon kept at his work, putting in
blow upon blow, when Cody finally began to
show no signs Of fighting, when NcI.eon ended
his inhuman work by dropping the exhausted
body of Cody, who did not come to time. Co.
dy wus so badly beaten that he tainted, and did
not come to until FIVE minutes after the FIGHT had
been given to his opponent.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
Rem avail.

E@ The Office Of the Free Press, I"
has. as VIC announced in or last it would
be. been removed to Hagerstown, at which
place the paper will hereafter be publish
cd.
Office on West Washington Street a few
doors west of the Court House. A visit
from our friends Of the various sections Of
the county, when in town, will be agreea-
bic.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
EEThe .'noise AMI confusion ineidc,

EEThe "noise anj confusion" incident
to the changing Of base" accomplished
by us since our last issue has materially
disarranged our editorial ideas. From our
more favorable position We hope 500. to be
again ''histing" shot and shell into the
enemy's camp. If our friends will but
eontinns, rs in the past. to afford us the
"sinews Of war" We shall eadeavor to deal
death and destruction among our radical
foes. '..
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

HYDRopHoBIA.-An aged German forest-keepsr
who is on the verge Of death, has published ?
secret cure for hydrophobia, which he says be has
used with success for fifty years, saving many
mon and animals from horrible death. Tho
wound must be bathed as soon as possible With
warm vinegar and water, and when this is dried
few drops of muriatic acid poured upon the
wound will destroy the poison of the saliva and
relieve the patient from danger. This euro ap-
pears in the Leipsic Journal, and We give Il .
we find it. .., -.a, ,.s,t,,
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

TNKzRiSa THE CONSTITUTION. s.-The number of
ann ndments which congressional thinkers of the
constitution have proposed at various times Is
only tweHty-seven. A few more would dispose
OF the whole instrument. Would It not save time
to adopt the plan of people In Western vil-
iage, and burn up the constitution at ence2 From
present appearances, the constitution bids fair to
resemble the ancient frigate Of that name, which
isstill called ''ths constitution" but hasn't :
single timber the original 'Tronsides'', abou,
her. ~
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

Colonel Roberts, Fenian President, has is
sued q stirring address, to the Fenian Brother
hood, calling on them to form themselves into
companies at once. The neutrality laws, be says,
cannot prevent them, and British influences will
NO longer be allowed to rule this country to your
injury and Ireland's shame. Strange events arc
in the future and you know not how soon you
may be called upon to strike again for IrelandI-
Let not the occasion or call find you unprepared.
He entreats them to work. Instructions, requir-
ing secresy, will be sent to the circles. ia o
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

MONSTER PuxpKIss.-ar. Jacob Fehl, Of Con-
sstoga tuwnship, Lancaster county, Pa, raised
on his farm this year pumpkin which measures
seven feet and four inches in circumference and
weighs lie ponnds and ounces. The same
vine which produced this monster bore six more
pumpkins, two weighing together over 400 lbs.
one l2s, another 1873, another I2s, and the re-
mainder little Tess than 100 peunds each.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

ANOTHER INFAMOUS SrErcn. Mr.. Speaker COL
fax seems to be emulons Of the fame Of Beast But
Ter. In rece Mt speech he made the following
remarks, which win damn him to everlasting In.
fanny, however unanim ously hs may at present
be applauded by mad fanatics for the pttsfanse.
S 81 wish they..had devoured the entire subslst
ence Of the Sonth. If another war should come
Ishail pray that every soldier might earryia one
hand torch and in the other . sword, and
sweep the face of the country with destruction
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

The papers are firing their squibs over
certain election Incidents. Commenting
on Butler's election one advises the mem
bcrs to look sharply to their Watches
Others are discussing whether the negroes
elected to the Massachusetts, legislature
have been complimented or insulted.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
Proposed Piundering on u Grand
Scale.

ES'Every citizen. and especially the
taxpayers of this county, is deeply inter-
ested in the Western Maryland Railroad,
and were therefore astounded at tho cleo
tion of a party of so questionable a char
actcr as John Lee Chapman to the Presi-
dency. and particularly with the recent
dcvslopements of his almost criminal GU
pidity staring the Board of Directors in
the face.
What will then be their feelings when
it is told them that the facts developed
since his election point strongly to scheme
of peculation on the part of this gentleman,
amounting to several hundred thousands
of dollars, to. be shared possibly by him
self, the contractors and, wcll-we won't
say the Directors.
1t is known that the old Board, preyi-
Gus to retiring, contracted with certain
parties for the construction of the road
to lIa:erstown. By this contract the road
was to be entirely upon the soil of "Loyal
Maryland"-the South Mountain was TO be
tunneled so as to shorten as much as pos
sible the route. Another route, through
Pennsylvania, was proposed which avoid
ed tunnel and could be built at cost of
few hundred thousand dollars less. The
old President and Board of Directors
adopted as we have before stated, the Ma
ryland route, 7bclieving thst the shorter
distance more than compensated for the
additional cost, and then they avoided the
danger of having the road tapped by q
Pennsylvania road and the trade which
of right belonged to this State and its
commercial Metropolis carried off to 9TH
er cities.
The new President and Board, it il
said, have or intend to change the con-
tract and adopt the longest and the foreign
route, whereby considerable saving in
construction is made. This might be made
to appear as polite and just to the casual
observer on the score Of economy. But it
is charged, and we see no reason to doubt
it, that the stockholders are not to be ben
Gifted by this saving, but it is to innre to
the benefit of John Lee Chapman and pos
sibly others.
Independent of the fact that tho stuck
holders save nothing by the change, the
lengthcning of the road will provo a Sc
rious drawback to its prospects for all time
to come. as has been the experience of ev-
cry road in the country where more regard
has been paid to the economy of first con-
siruction than to shortening the distance
The Baltimore and Ohio is notable ex-
ample of this truth. aud they have for
years past been expending immense sums
annually in shortening their road. While
all other roads are seeking the shortest and
most direct route from the seaboard to the
interior, without regard to original cost of
construction, this company is seeking the
longest, because it may be more chcaply
constructed and leave larger fund to be
divided among-we hope, none Of the Di-
rectors from this county.
AS the Legislature is soon to meet, we
hope some steps will be taken to vcntilate
this radical scheme Of corruption and pluu-
der, and save our people from having their
money spent in the construction Of road
in foreign State, and which may be turn
ed to their disadvantage and ruin.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

Oh.-For a long time there has existed A n ret
ty generally accepted theory that no il could be
found eas!!of the Alegany mountains. This
theory bas been pretty effectually ventilated by
recent Developments. company has been bo-
ring at Welersburg, Pa, some nine miiesEfrom
this city, and on Friday night last they struck a
vein of pure oil, which flowed from the WE'LL
Cumberland TEL
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

-PovBRrY AMONG LkBoRkRs.- Great distress
exists in Deptford England, among the artisans
connected with the ship-yards and similar works.
Ten thousand men are out Of employment, twe
thirds married men with families nearly thirty
thousand persons deprived Of their ordinary
livelihood, and the tradespeople ofthsir ordinary
profits, whilst the burden of the poor-rate threat
ems to be almost destructive to them. 30 = a.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

"A letter from New York says the personal
and political friends OF John Morrissey have tens
dered him the compliment Of dinner at ths
Fifth Avenue Hotel, some evening next week.
Mr.. Morrissey on that occasion will make
speech def ming the principles BY which bell.
tends to be governed in the next Congress, ana
defending himself from accusations as to bis bad
moral character Sc citizen and gentleman
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
No Deviation.

R-We wish all to remember that sui
scriPftons to this paper must invariably be
paid in advancc-that no paper is sent from
the Office until paid for. From these terms
VIC shall not dcviate for high or low, rich
or poor. friend or foe. kith or kin.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

-Wendsll Phillips is cut in one Of his chsrac-
tsrisac letters calling upon Csngress to impeacb
the President, and il that fails, to stop The sun,
plies Of government. - ssF'
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

A female school teacher, Of fEbensburg, Cam:
bria county, PenH., on Tuesday last, whipped :
little child.of Mr.. Joha Blair until It was hardly
able to stand, because the little fellow wouldn't
ait beside darksy. Miss Elisa Jones should b
cent to Congress or the Massachusetts, Legisla-.
ture, to keep company with Ben Butler or The
two negroes elected 70 the. Massachusetts, Legis-
iature. Ia. IL. 49,
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
FREE PRESS.
Agents for the Free pres.

gents Tor the Free Press.
THOMAS &. ROBERTSON, 'IIagerstown.
J. b. McCLEERY,
JOSEPH MURREY, Hancock
JoSEPii HARRISON, Milestone Point
nr' ). a: y: HOVER, Clearspring.
Il. II. W ii.SCN, Conscocheague.
Is. +. SLiOk, Leitersburg,
go-Messrs. ABBOTT L CO., 80 Nassau St.,
New York, are our authorized Agents in that
city.
70 Messrs. Nichols & Graves, No. A. West
Fayette street, Baltimore, Nd, are the autheri-
zed agents Of the "Free Prcss' In that city.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

Representative Bingham, Of Ohio, is said to
DO preparing articles ofimpeachmsnt against the
President.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
Court Proceedings.

cd last week The verdict was in favor o.
French, and the damages recovered was
$95, the value Of the horse.
No. 24.-AprxAIs.-Peter Negley VS..
John B. Batchel. This case was tried he.
fore the Court, From the evidence it ap-
peared that Batchel was an aucsioneer and
sold goods for number of evenings for j
P. Mayhugh. Mr.. Mayhugh shortly af:
teFward died. and MFR. Batchel was moi
paid. Mr. Batchel sued Mr.. Negley and
claims that Negley was Mayhugh's part.
nsr. IL support of this he offered the Ii.
censc book, which showed that Mayhugh
got the license in the names of Mayhugh
i Neglcy. He then testified that May
hugh told him that Negley was his part.
ner, and that Nsgley himself told him the
same thing. Mr.. Ncgley swore that he
had conversation with Mr. Batchel about
Mr.. Mayhughs auction, but never told
him that he was Mr.. Mayhugh's partner,
and that he never was a partner in said
auction. but only lent Mr.. Mayhugh mon
ey, and that Mr.. Mayhugh was not author
lied to use his name in getting the license.
Mr. Batchel sued Mr.. Negley as the sur
viving partne~, for his services, and reeei-
we'd judgment before the Magistrate, from
which Judgment Mr.. Negley appealed
The judgment was reversed. Hamilton
appeared for Batchel, Scyster for Negley.
No. 4O.-William Clagsett vs.. Taylor
Reed. This was an appeal frem the decis-
ion of Justice Watkins 1t was an action
of rcplevin about colt. Reed, who
brought the suit, was under 81 yasrs OF
age, and Claggett's counsel asked that the
judgment be reversed on that account, and
Reeds counsel moved the Cosrt to appoint
a next friend to conduct the suit for th 9
boy, A lengthy discussion arose whether
the Court hal that power. 1t finally deci
ded that it had the power and appointed
the boys father as next friend to conduct
the suit in behalf Of the boy. The case
was then postponed at Reeds cost on ac-
count Of q replevin bond not being in
Court. Kecly appeared for Claggett, AL
vey for Reed.
No 4l.-ArrgALs.-Charles Feigley
vs.. William w. Ullum. This was an ap-
peal from the decision of Justice Meredith.
1t appeared from the evidence that Feig-
ley and Ullum traded horses, both war
ranting their horses to be sound. The
horse Ullum got Of Feigley. Ullum con-
tended was unsound. and proved that
about eight weeks before the trade was
made the horse was unsound, having dis
ease which horse doctor pronounced the
glset, and that Oh the day Of the trade the
horse had cough. and the day after dis
charging from both nOstrils which contin-
ued. Feigley proved that for six weeks
before the trade nothing was observed
wrong with the animal.s
The judgment below was in favor of Ul-
lum. The judgment was confirmed and
the damages assessed at $50. Motter and
Keedy for Ullum, and Syestcr for Feig-
ley.
The criminal docket was taken up on
Monday but nothing done except Henry
Einstein found guilty of selling liquor on
Sunday. His license was forfeited. Dar-
by for the State. Syester for Einsicin.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

During the last twelve months 81, ,os3, 25o
pounds of tobacco were raised in Kent ucky.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

1t is beauty's privilege to kill time, and
time kills beauty. .....,......
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22

They talk Of introducing 'ehloroiota into
the New York slaughter-housss.
Maryland free press., 1866-11-22
a Friehtful Ride:

4 Loeomotips.in charge efa Lanatie.-A cor
respondent of the Chicago Times relates the fol-
lowing incident which occurred at Centraiis'
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1866-08-08
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST s. 1866.
Iowa County Fair.

TIE Executive Committee have agreed
upon the 18th and Goth OF September as
the time for our County Fair The Pre-
MUM List IS liberal and well arranged
The officers of the society have done and
Will DO their part to secure u better fair
than ever before in tie county. Many Of
the most important premiums are consid-
erably increased, and made as liberal as
the financial condition of the society viii
admit Now let every ono who can, pre-
pare something for the fair The season
has been favorable for all kinds Of field
and other creps and nothing hinders a
first rate fair if each one VIII do his part
for securing an exhibition such as has
never before been witnessed in Iowa
County Farmers, this fair Is for your
benefit. Do your part as well as the off,
GERS OF the society have done, and you
will be surprised at the exhibition Of your
own productions, on the 18th and Goth Of
September.
Ladies Of Iowa County, 1t IS hardly me-
cessary to remind you Of the Importance
Of your all in getting uPa fine exhibition.
You have heretofore done your part on
such occasions, and we know you will not
now be negligent Of your duty Let every
one prepare something for the fair, re-
gardiess Of what his or her neighbor may
do. Don't stand back fer fear some one
else may produce better article, and
take the premium. Even though YOU
know you viii not secure the prize, take
something to the fair. The greater the
variety the more Interesting viii lie the
exhibition. Iowa County can get up as
good fair as any county in lho State
Let rs DO it.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1866-08-08

NooLES Mill. = Messrs. OLDHAM &
JONES are about to commence operations
for the erection OF a Wooden Factory near
the village Of AIialin. They have fine
water power, anu as the senior partner
has had considerable experience in the
manufacture Of WOODEN cloths, there can
be little doubt Of their success They
have just commenced for the erection Of
the factory, and expect to be ready for
operations during the latter part Of the
present season. We wish them much
success in this enterprise, so much needed
in these parts
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1866-08-08

saFT The meeting Of the Commissioners
q open the new street from High Street
- Dodge Street, which took place on
Thursday last was adjourned TO meet
asain on Monday tho l5sh inst, at eight
0 clock. \. VI at tie e,ico Of i L. Read,
tsl. Thas, Interested VII please take
otico aaj attend