The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-02-05

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to state that, for the first time in his life,
the editor of the Plot was arrested by
Sheriff MULHoLLAND on Tuesday evening
late, and confined within the limits of the
Court House during the whole of that aw-
ful and tempestuous night. The facts of
the arrest are similar to those Of the recent
BowLEs case in New York, and are as fol-
lows Mr.. CROWLEY attended the lecture
of Mai. MACWILLIAMs that evening at the
Court Room, and on the adjournment Of
the meeting, was quietly proceeding down
stairs when the Sheriff very politely asked
him into the family apartment of the build
ing. There, with force of arms, and We
have no doubt with malice aforcthought,
~ the lawyers say, he seized the hat,
overcoat, and cane of our editor, and po-
litely informed him that he was his prison.
er, and wished his company for the night.
Dir. CROWLEY very Indignantly protested
against such illegal conduct, and offered to
send for Capt. BECKER, DR.. SIMON, or
WM. BACH, Esq, who live near by, who
undoubtedly would 60 his security, but the
Sheriff was bound to maintain his authors
ity. ln vain did the editor plead for his
wife and little oncs-how they would miss
his usual footsteps at the door, and how
they would plaintively inquire fer the
husband and father in the morning-but
the Sheriff replied to him in Latin, and
used the words ne eceat, which
in plain English means ''no 60"
The prisoner, of course, surrendered,
and after allowing him to have comforta>
bic warmth, the Sheriff said he maintain
ed good hours in his establishment, and
bcckoncd the editor to follow him. lie
was shown into handsomely decorated
parlor, adjoining which was neat and tidy
bed room, containing all the luxures and
conveniences of such place in a Milwau-
kee first class hotel, and ordered to make
that his home until morning. 1t is no.
necessary to say that our poor editor slept
we'll, for he was well jaded and care worn
after the days labor.
After awaking and dressing in the morn
ing, he very placidly and contentedly sat
down beside warm stove, and if he was
surprised at the action of the Sheriff the
night before, he was certainly more than
astonished when that individual opened
the door and asked him if he preferred ''tca
or coffee for breakfast" The editor had
nearly lost his senses at this curious and
unexpected question, and could only mutter
''yes." In few minutes the lady of the
house made her appearance, and in the
most pleasant manner possible, bore with
her waiter, overlaid with the finest Of
linen, and containing the necessary fix
ings" for breakfast that would satisfy an
eptcme. As it was the first meal our edi- :
tor had partaken of in long time, he went
at it with will and in its enjoyment for>
got .rrest, court house, home, family, Pt>
lot, and all. In loud and commanding
voice he then called for the Sheriff, who,
making his appearance, was asked for the
cause of the mystery of his arrest and the
kind treatment received at the hands of
himself and family. After handing Mr..
CROWLEY q cigar, Sheriff MULHoLLAYp,
in the most kind, friendly, and gentleman>
iy manner, addressed him as follows:
"JERE ON the adjournment of the meet
ing last evening it was late, the snow was
falling in heavy gusts, the winds were blowing
from oil quarters, you live in an isolated part
OF the town, there was no track to your house,
and in your present already precarious state
of health, !, as friend, took the liberty to de-
tain you, and thereby prevent relapse. l
meant kindness to you, and only ask that my
good intentions may be acknowledged. -
1t is unL ecessary to say that Mr.. Crow
LEY cordially shook the Sheriff by the
hand, and heartily thanked the Sheriff and
his family for their kindness in arresting
him during one Of the widest nights that
ever visited Manitowoc We, also, return
the Sheriff our compliments for preserving,
If not the life, at least the health Of cur
editor. Eire Ia MULHoLLAYD.