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Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
For the Fass Press.
HAGEEsrowN, MAY, 20 1866.


WM. Editor-My worthy progenitor,
Stakeholder, No. 2, still shows signs of
life and cannot therefore fairly be classed
in the category of "dead ducks" but is
nevertheless desperately lame" one. He
Autters wickedly and shows fight to the
last, and all on q small amount of Stock in
trade-one hundred dollars and a petty
personal and political pique.
From the great flourish of trumpets,
and a two weeks preparation, had expec-
ted some astounding developments, some
overwhelming facts, an utter annihilation
of somebody, instead of an array of labor
ed special pleading. The governor" has
''let down" to a degree that mortifes me,
has fzzled out at the little end of the
horn. He is a false horse in the team and
will have to be baited with richer proven
der to bring him up to "work on the
square," In disgust must disown him
and play quits.
STOCKHQLDER, Jr,, No. 2.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Mysterious Disappearance.

ES-A citizen of the Clearspring district,
Mr.. Good, a carpenter by trade, has been
missing since Friday last, at which time
he left his home intending to return in a
few hours. The horse which he rode
away returned on the evening of the same
day without his rider, and Notwithstanding
diligent search has been made by large
numbers of khis.. ..neighbors, no clue, as yet,
has been obtained as to the whereabouts
or fate of Mr.. Good.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
CLUB MEETING.
Pursuant IN nrevious adjournment large

Pursuant 10 previous auJourhmeue aia 30
number Of the citizens of Dis. No. 2.
convened at Taylor's Hotel, on Satur-
day night last, the Goth inst, for the pur-
pose of effecting the permanent organiza-
ton of a Club, having in view the promo
ton of the measures and policy of the ad-
ministration of Andrew johnson as indica-
ted in his several messages to Congress,
and in his celebrated speech made on the
22nd of February last and addressed di-
rectly to the people.
The meeting was called to order by 5.
S. CUNNINGHAM, the temporary chair
man appointed, at the previous meeting
the other officers appointed at the last mee-
ting also acting.
On motion of III. Downs, a committee OF
three was then appointed to nominate per-
manent officers of the organization. The
Chair named Messrs Ii. Downs, l. Motter,
and IT. Il. Letter, said committee. The
committee, after consultation, reported the
following named gentlemen to fill the Off
ces: J.V L. ENSNIINGER, Esq, for
President; Messrs. JNo. J. WATSON, BENZ.
LANCASTER, and GEO. RoBINsoN for Vice
Presidents; Il. III. Friend and 7. T. Letter,
Secretaries s. S. Cunningham Esq,
Treasurer. of which was unanimous
ly confirmed by the meeting.
The President elect, then in few re-
marks thanking the meeting for the honor
thus conferred, accepted the position, and
took the chair. The other officers elect
having assumed their several positions, the
chair announced its readiness to proceed
with business.
On motion then the President was au
thorized to appoint an Executive commit
tee to attend to the general business affair;
of the Club. The chair appointed Mcssrs
Victor Cushwa, Isaac Mottcr, John. W
Miller, VIM. L. Taylor; IL. Dows, Thos
Charlton.
On motion a committee of three to be
called Finance Committee was then au
torzcd and the President appointed Messrs
Jno. w. Watson, VIM. Stefy, and Eli,
Stake said committee. ..
On motion committee of five was mex
authorized to draft resolutions expressive
of the sense of this organization, and re
port at the next meeting. The Chai
named Mcssrs. Grubcr, Jos. L. Motter
Saml Lefevcr, Benton Lcitor and JONAH
Bell said committee.
All present then enrolled themselves al
members of the organization; and on mo
ton, it was styled the Jo.nson CluJ cfdis
No. 2.
On motion the proceedings were ordered
to be published in the Free Press, and tn
meeting then adjourned to meet again OIL
Saturday evening next, june I'd, at Taylor
Hotel,
J. V. L. ENsMlNGER Pres.
L. Fl. FRIEND
II. j. LETTER. Sec.
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Enlarged and Improved.

EfF That staunch old Journal the Rock
ingham Register, published at Harrison
burg, Va, comes to us this week greatly
enlarged and improved. We heartily re-
joice at the evidence thus afforded of the
substantial prosperity enjoyed by the Reg
lister. More than once, when we were
wearing of the grey, did we partake of the
generous hospitality of the senior editor,
and many a weary hour have we whiled
away in his sanctum. May the road be.
fore him present fewer obstacles than that
over which he has passed.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Bomba rdment or CallaO by the Span
iards.

The United States steamer Vanderbilt
and monitor Monadnock arrived at Panama
on the evcneing of the 18th, from Caliao
on the Sd, bringing the result of the bonn
bardment of Callao on the I'd instant, ut
noon. The action commenced from the
shore batteries, their fire being returned
by the Berengucla, Villa de Madrid and
Rlapca on the northern side, and the Nu-
mancia, Resolution and Almanac on the
south. The Villa de Madrid and Beren-
gucla were so badly damaged early in the
fight as to be obliged to withdraw to San
Lorenzo, and were afterwards followed by
the Numancia and the rest of the feet, all
more or less damaged. The Spanish Ad-
miral Nuncz is said to have been badly
wounded during the engagement. Senior
Galvez, Secretary of War, was killed by
an explosion in battery,
The fight lasted until four in the after
noon, when it terminated by the with
drawel of the Spanish feet. Very little
damage was done to Callao. Only few
hundred dollars worth of property was de-
stroyed.
Nothing reliable has been heard of the
loss On the side of the Spaniards, but it is
supposed to hays been very heavy. Owing
to the short time elapsing between the ter
mination of the engagement and the depar-
ture of the Vanderbilt, she brings no fur
ther intelligence, nor was it known whether
the Spaniards intended to renew the attack,
but it is supposed thy will not. The news
of the defeat of the Spaniards was received
with great enthusiasm by the inhabitants
Of Panama.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
~Tbe Art;-SIo,e.v Soc;otv of n

-RTThe Anti-Slaye y Society of New
York has cut out some new work for its
followers here in Washington County.
At their late meeting Sister Staunton made
speech in favor of negro women voting,
and another Sister declared that they would
"shake this Union as ithad never been
shaken BEFORE" unless negro aoonaen as
well as men were permitted to vote
Wendell Philips, Gerret Smith, and other
brethcrn sustained their sanity sisters, and
in few years that question will be test
of "loyalty" here.
These same sisters and brethern have
already "shaken this Union as it never
was shaken BEFORE" and now they propose
to give it another shake even worse than
the one just ended. When they do, our
"loyal citizens" lereabouts will have
another rich harvest of blood and plunder
on an innocent and defenceless people.
This can hardly be the "shake," the
prospect OF which frightened old Thad.
Stevens out of his propricty. Such an one
would be just to the hand fthe hoary old
Revolutionist. It is the "shakc" which
will soon bring down the house of Radi-
calism which makes him and his followers
quake and quiver.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
The johnson Club.

At a meeting of the johnson Club of
Hagcrstown, held in the County Hall on
Wednesday evening, May 23d. 1866,
the following preamble and resolutions re-
ported by the Committee appointed for
the purpose, were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, In the political history of
our country, crisis has arisen, full of dam
ger to its peace and prosperity-deman-
ding the earnest attention of every patri-
otic citizen. And whereas, our worthy,
noble and self-denying President, Andrew
johnson, has thrown himself into the breach
to hurl back the tide of fanaticism and lust
of power, which is bent on rule or ruin;
and to protect and defend, with Spartan
irmness, that great charter of American
Liberty, the Constitution of the United
States, against the unholy mutilations of
ambitious and bad men-who seek to
change it for the basest purposes, and a.
gainst the teachings of Washington, JEFF
ferson, Madison, and jackson, therefore
Res1Ued. That we commend President
johnson for his public virtues, his devo-
ton to the Union, his frmness-his lofty
patriotism, This profound political wisdom
al d b compromising fd,lity to Consti-
tutional liberty-and we pledge ourselves
to stand by him as he stands by the people
and the dearest interests of the Country.
Resolved, That this Government was
formed by white men, for white men and
must be continued to be upheld and con-
trolled by white men, and therefore we can
hold no political fellowship with those who
favor negro suffrage in any part or por-
tion of our once happy and prosperous
country, or who are in the least degree
tainted with that odious heresy. 'Put
none but white men on Guard"
Resolred, That we rejoice with heart
felt joy that the war is over and the Rebel
lion suppressed, and that we return our
sincere thanks to our brave Soldiers and
Sailors for their gallant conduct through
four years of deaths carnage-and that we
approve and urge upon our National and
State Legislatures speedy equalization of
Bounties to those gallant and patriotic men
and in this connection heartily approve
the order of President johnson to the diff
ferent Bureaus directing that, in all ap-
pointments to Office. in the future, OFF,
GERS and Soldiers shall first be rewarded
Resolved, That we heartily approve the
noble and firm stand taken by Governor
Swami, Lieut.. Governor Cox, and Gov
ernor Bradford, in favor ofthe Restoration
Policy Of President johnson, and with pa
triotic fervor we bid them God speed in
their patriotic work,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Postscript.

Es" We stop the press to announce that
Mr.. +. NJ. Darby addressed the Loyal
Union League" of Hagerstown, upon its
formation, ''in his usual eloquent manner"
and was followed by Mr.. Matthews in an
liable speech"
STILL LArER.-Mr. Negley, cashier of
the First National, got off some "appropri-
ate remarks to the soldiers" 1t is high
time this self sacrificing patriot should do
something Inappropriate" in the soldier bus
iness,
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Radical Consistency.

William Lloyd Garrison thinks that President
johnson is a traitor and ought to be impeached'
A brief extract from speech of Garrisons's de-
livered in New York few years ago, will make
manifest his eminent claims to alt In judgement on
the loyalty ofthe Executive or Of anybody else.
''No act Of ours do we regard with more con.
scientious approval, or higher satisfaction, none
do we submit more confidently to the tribunal
of Heaven, and the verdict Of mankind, than
when, several years ago, on the Fourth Of july
in the presence of great assembly, we commit
ted to the flames the Constitution ofthe United
States. -'"hA' s-.f
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Horrible DisCOrd,

EN-The Radicals of this State are play
ing on "a harp of thousand strings"
nary two of which appear to chord. The
notes they send forth are discordant in the
extreme.
In one section we have them approving
and endorsing the "course and views" of
Frank Thomas and Senator Creswcll, while
in another section they are repudiated.-
Again we find them playing mum on these
questions. and still again VIC find them en-
dorsing Creswell and leaving the old "war
horse" out in the cold (Creswell was an
original and bitter secessionist, and old
Frank Union man and Abolitionist.)
Again, on the question Of the Registry
Law, the harp is found sadly out of tune.
While one wing of the party sustains Presi-
dent johnson and Governor Swami and
opposes the Registry law, another endorses
both of these officials and sustain that law ,
piece of inconsistency not easily recon-
ctlcu WHICH VIC fehcct ehat IcSiuch' ooih-
son has declared there should be no taxa
ton without Representation. And yet
another wing of the party denounces both
the President and Governor, and sustains
the Registry law. declaring it the only
thing that will keep them in power and
position. and secure to them the spoils.-
Repair the venerable instrument, gentle
men, such jarring will never enable you
to make time" and inevitably lead to dis
astrous results.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Conditional Union Men,

EeThe Radical party are fraud and
f4lse pretense from beginning to end. They
claim to be the unconditional Union party,
and yet they are the only party which lay
down conditions for the Restoration of the
Union. Some few of the conditions are;
Universal or Negro suffrage, exclusion of
white Rebels from the ballot box, and a
change in the basis of Representation
The people will soon decide the question
who are the true Unconditional Union
men
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Where are They?

GS-The Detective, the doer of dirty
work for Stanton, Schenck &C.,, their
pimps and spies-whcre are they? The
time was when men through fear of their
influence and power, trembled in their
presence. and by aattery and fawning court
ed their favor. But every dog has his
day, and theirs has passed. Now the mis-
cradle degraded pimps of power have sunk
to their proper level, and will for all time
to come be secuted and scorned by even
those whose tools they were. Water will
no more certainly find its level than will
these despicable wretches. The pot has
ceased boiling and the scum has gone to
the bottom.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Another johnson Club.

H-Tn another column we pnblish the
proceedings of a meeting held in this place
on Saturday evening last, at which was
organized a johnson Club or Association
for this district. We understand tho meet
ing was well attended and that the great
est harmony and enthusiasm prevailed
ClRbs in other districts are also about being
formed.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Business Notice.

ES'' Jiessrs. T. 6. ROBERTSON
and j. B. MCLEERY, Hagerstorn,
hare each kiuely consented to receire and
torWa,d aH orders to this establishment for
subscription, advertising or job porh. Our
friends ,ciH please bear this in mind them
se1res, report 1t to their aeighJors and act
occorlinly.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31

EHThe bustling. busy, little town of
Hancock, in this County, has recently
been brought into close connexion with the
outside world by the establishment therein
of telegraph Office, wire hsving been
extended across the Potomac from the lines
along the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31

Ess"At primary meeting of. Radical
negro worshipers in Hagerstown, Mr.
Albert Small came out true Patriot and
loyal man. lie had the meeting TO pledge
itself in favor of the strictest adherence to
the Registry law.
This gentleman is the son of the Chief
Justice of the Orphans Court, who holds
Office by virtue of the Registry law, and
Mr.. Albert himself holds three Offices un-
der the same tenure He is Auditor of
the Equity Court, Auditor of the lnsol-
vent Court, and Secretary to the School
Commissioners. Not one of these Offices
could he or his father hold for one week,
but for this same Registry law, which pre-
vents the people from turning them out
and putting men more deserving in their
stead
So it is, when ever an office holder knows
himself to be too weak to inspire the re-
spect of the people, and too unpopular to
merit their confidence, he becomes pd,n'
aarocate of the Registry law. The Registry
law is an admirable thing for unpopular
men. But. Every thing is lovely, and
the goose hangs high"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
syviM you walk into my Parlor."

ES-This State has according to the last
census population of SIG, 900 whites, and
Ill 200 blacks. The proposed constitu-
tional Amendment, advocated by the Radi-
calls in Congress, and endorsed by them at
their mass meeting in Hagerstown. if adop-
ted, would reduce our Representation in
Congress to four members. unless the peo-
pie permit the negro to vote. Thus while
the Radicals claim not TO be in favor of
negro suffrage, they are proposing to pun
ish our people by depriving them of por-
.ion of their power i'll Congress if'they re-
fuse their sanction to this execrable meas
ure.
Or, in other words, they say to them: if
you want FIVE Representatives in Congress
you must enfranchise your negroes-must
grant them the same political privileges
you enjoy. If you refuse to do this you
shall only have four Representatives in
Congress. Enfranchise the negro and keep
your present Representation or disfranchisc
him and lose one member. That's the
proposition made to the people of Maryland
and advocated by the Radicals.
Time will tell if they arc willing to sub
nit to it. We think not. The trap is
well set but we rather guess we'll not walk
into your parlor, Mr.. Fly.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
ESThe "Obscure Hotep' of Mr.. Lewis

yThe "Obscure Hotel of Mr.. Lewis
G.. Stanhope, was discovered on Tuesday
last by large number of the substantial.
solid men of the County. 1t was thronged
crowed. The superb editor of the Herald,
and Cashier of the First National Bank,
from the portals of his splendid Resi-
dcnce," might have seen the crowd and
Hotel, had that high functionary deigned
a look in that direction.
Indeed, the "obscure hotel' is discov-
cred to be but two door west of the "splen-
did residence" itself Nothing but the
satisfaction derived by the splendid
editor contemplating the "splendors" OF
his home, could prevent his knowing this
fact
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Hauled Down Their Colors.

Gs-Two Maryland Journals, the An
napolis Gazette and Somerset Herald, have
hauled down the black flag of Radicalism,
and now support the Administration. -
They can no longer support the negro
equality doctrines of Frank Thomas, Cres
well & Co.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
MASS MEETING
OF TIE
or TIE
Friends OF President John iOn!

AS the advocates of .Radicalism, the Bit
ter enemies of President JOHNSON, and his
policy for re rcstoring unity, peace and har-
mony to the country, and the supporters
of the Freedmcn's Bureau Bill, the Ci,i,
Rights Bill, and other measures alike sub
versive of the rights aud liberties of the
white race, have, some time since, COM
menced an active campaign for the support
of themselves and their doctrines, 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, therefore, who arc in favor OF
the restoration policy Of the President,
and of the several Vetoes, and opposed to
the radicalism of Congress, and who are in
favor of upholling this as the WHITE
MANS GOVERNMENT, andOPPOsED
TO NEGRO EQUALITY; and are, with
President johnson, in favor of maintaining
the fundamental maxim that those who
bear the burthcns of government should be
allowed representation in Its administration,
and, who are in favor of Repeal or Modi-
fcatlon of the anti-rcpublican Registry
Law of this State; are called upon and re-
quested to assemble in Mass Meeting, at
IIagerstown. on
WEDNESDAY, THE Gil DAY OF
JUNE NETT.
And, preparatory to this meeting, it is
suggested and recommended that there
should be held In each District of the
County, primary meetings, in order to AZ
range for, and more eilectually to prccur"
full attendance of said mass meeting.
The people are earnestly invoked t.
turnout in their strength, AMI thus demon
strate their determination to sustain Presi-
dent johnson, and to rebuke and defeat
radicalism and selfish tyranny.
Distinguished Speakers will be present
to address the people, and whose names
will be timely announced to the public.
X. ELLSWORTH COOK,
WILLIAM BIERSIIING,
CHAS. Nj. FUTTERER,
Ecec,atce Committee ofMe johnson Club.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
Break in the Canal Repaired.

EEThe break in the Canal, noticed
last week as having occurred few miles
below this place, has since been repaired
and the boats are now navigating the en-
tire line without interruption.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31
No Deviation.

EY-We wish all to remember that sub
scriptions to this paper must invariably be
paid in advance-that no paper is sent from
the office until paid for. From these terms
we shall not deviate for high Or low, rich
or poor, friend or foe. kith or kin.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31

re" DR.. Richard ii. Kealhofcr, of Ha-
gerstown, has been elected to the position
of Clinical Reporter in the Baltimore In6r-
mary made vacant by the recent death Of
DIR. T. A. Schley.
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31

Resolced, That we are opposed to Negro
Suffrage, Negro Equality; we desire them
to be properly treated, properly respected.
no more, no less, and are opposed to all
those who favor Negro Suffrage. or seek by
clandestine means to force it upon the
country; and, as the present Radical major
ity in Congress is in favor ofNegro Suf-
frage, and Andrew johnson is opposed to
it; we go with johnson against the Radical
majority in Congress, and against oil those
who support that Radical majority-mat
tcrs not what disguise they may put on to
hide their purposes, or shirk the issue.
How can any one be opposed to Negro Suf-
frage, and yet support the Radical :najori-
ty in Congress, that is forcing it upon the
country? .... a. ..
Resolced, That taxation without repre-
sentation is unjust and tyrannical; as our
fathers said in the Revolution, so say we
now: Representation is right inestima-
BILE to freemen-formidabl to tyrants.
only" III.
Resolved, That this Preamble and these
Resolutions be published In all the papers
in this county opposed to Radicalism and
in favor of the Restoration Policy of Presi-
dent johnson, and that the Club stand
adjourned until Tuesday Evening next,
at eight o'clock, to meet in this Hall.
r. e. COOK, Presd't.
G. NJ. FUTrEREn, Sect'y. ..
Boldly Spoken.
The New York world recently made the
following bold and patriotic declaration.-
We commend it to the consideration of all
those in the North and West who hesitate
as to the position they should occupy in tho
position they should occupy in the present
fearful struggle between the Radicals and
the President. Surely no Southern man
can or will hesitate:
"For our part, we forget all mems ante
cedents; We have no question to ask Of any
politician or of and citizen, except whether
he is for or against the Presidents eonsti-
tutional policy of reconstruction. Of all
courageous supporters of the President, We
are the friends; ofall his opponents, whether
open or insidious, we are the declared
enemies. We will have no bickesiAg with
any man who can stand fire without finch
ing, and will courageously do, dare and
suffer for the Constitution bequeathed us
by our fathers, interpreted as our fathers
understood it. But we have a seoarge Of
scorpions for all false-hearted or craven
hearted men, who, like Senator Stewart,
cooperate with the Radicals to ovcsthrow
the Constitution"
Maryland free press., 1866-05-31

-7Theman that thinks himseifhappiest Is really
so but he that thinks himself wisest is tho grea'
est fool.