1452

Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 May 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1452 - L. May 10; ed:2/2 - A recent capture of the "Minutes of Circle 16 of
Randolph county" at Emmettsville proves that the organization was at work
all last summer. Lodges were formed, arms distributed, and everything
done as before, except that the members were prohibited from talking poli-
tics. So what was done, was done more secretly. No doubt the organization
extends all over the country and "grows bolder as the cause of the rebels
grows better." This organization, beyend a doubt, is to "defeat all
attempts of the general government to enforce the laws, and while loyal
men in the field are fighting the enemies of the Republic, loyal men at
home should maintain a constant watchfulness against all disorganizers and
traitors in their own midst." (8)

Index terms:

Emmettsville, O.; Minutes of Circle 16; Randolph county, O.; *Secret Organizations