Post by RS Davis on Jul 2, 2004 14:48:53 GMT -5
Prisoner of State
by Lise Dupont McLain
Would anyone believe that a "coup d'état" has already taken place here in the United States? Yes, indeed, such an event did happen during the War Between the States as described by Dennis A. Mahony, Editor of the Dubuque Herald in Iowa, in his book called Prisoner of State which was originally published in 1863, and reprinted by the Crownrights Book Co whereby the Lincoln regime used arbitrary powers to falsely arrest innocent citizens for just voicing an opinion against Lincoln's policies.
"Military necessity" was the pretext utilized by Lincoln and his gang to exercise certain powers and to arrest those citizens, who dared to disagree by verbal and/or written communication with Lincoln's manifestation of hostilities and usurpation of the Constitution of the United States. Those, who continued to have an allegiance to the Constitutional government and expressed such, were falsely arrested without ever knowing the nature and cause of their arrest. When asked for proof regarding committing any crimes against the United States, none was given for the most part, and when they were eventually discharged months or even years later, it was still unknown to them what crime they had committed.
It was Mr. Mahony's contention that the abolitionists, who were Republicans, sought to change the system of constitutional government in the United States. The Constitution was established as a compact between the States and the people whereby a newly formed government would be given enumerated powers, and the seat of government would be situated in the District of Columbia. Lincoln's use of arbitrary powers was a blatant violation of the Constitution of the United States, and since his presidential position is derived by this constitution, then he must abide by those certain powers as given in Article 1, Section 8.
Since the Lincoln administration seized forbidden powers and exercised such powers, then what kind of government existed during the War Between the States? Those, who resisted the unlawful acquisition of powers by the Lincoln regime, were unduly arrested for such expressions.
In the Bill of Rights, Amendment I, it says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; or the right of the people peaceably TO ASSEMBLE, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Mr. Mahony, Editor of the Dubuque Herald in Iowa, simply pointed out the Executive branch usurpation of the Constitution in his newspaper, and he was subsequently arrested on August 14, 1862 because it was construed by the administration that he was "disloyal" to the government. Whatever happened to "freedom of speech and freedom of the press"?
It was between 3 and 4 a.m. that Mrs. Mahony heard a rapping on the door, and a Mr. Gregory announced that he needed to speak to Mr. Mahony at his place of business. She told the gentlemen that her husband was asleep, but this did not satisfy Mr. Gregory. By this time, Mr. Mahony had awakened by the loud noises, and went to the window to see who was at the door. He made similar inquiries as his wife, and finally informed Mr. Gregory that he could not assist him at this hour, and as a matter of fact, he should conduct business with his clerk. When Mr. Gregory persisted in his demands, Mr. Mahony began to get suspicious, since he had received several death threats prior to this invasion. He simply told Mr. Gregory that he would not leave his home at this hour. With this response, Mr. Gregory sent a signal to his men by whistling, and, in turn, Mr. Mahony shouted "murder" in order to draw attention to his dilemma. The soldiers threatened to shoot him, if he did not quiet down, and as soon as he saw the Marshal and his deputy, he felt relieved of his problem because he knew both of these men.
When asked by what authority his home was invaded, the Marshal replied by the order of the Secretary of War. Mr. Mahony then asked the Marshal for a "pledge of honor" to take him to see Governor Kirkwood, since he was a personal friend, even though he was a political adversary. He further stated that he would surrender to the Marshal, if this desire was fulfilled, only to learn later that this arrangement would never happen. Over the course of a few days, he finally arrived at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C.
As above-mentioned in the Bill of Rights, Amendment I, Congress cannot make a law suppressing freedom of speech and of the press, and most certainly the Executive branch of government cannot do so either. There is no such authority in the Constitution for the president of the United States and his subordinates to falsely arrest someone on the basis of an opinion.
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by Lise Dupont McLain
Would anyone believe that a "coup d'état" has already taken place here in the United States? Yes, indeed, such an event did happen during the War Between the States as described by Dennis A. Mahony, Editor of the Dubuque Herald in Iowa, in his book called Prisoner of State which was originally published in 1863, and reprinted by the Crownrights Book Co whereby the Lincoln regime used arbitrary powers to falsely arrest innocent citizens for just voicing an opinion against Lincoln's policies.
"Military necessity" was the pretext utilized by Lincoln and his gang to exercise certain powers and to arrest those citizens, who dared to disagree by verbal and/or written communication with Lincoln's manifestation of hostilities and usurpation of the Constitution of the United States. Those, who continued to have an allegiance to the Constitutional government and expressed such, were falsely arrested without ever knowing the nature and cause of their arrest. When asked for proof regarding committing any crimes against the United States, none was given for the most part, and when they were eventually discharged months or even years later, it was still unknown to them what crime they had committed.
It was Mr. Mahony's contention that the abolitionists, who were Republicans, sought to change the system of constitutional government in the United States. The Constitution was established as a compact between the States and the people whereby a newly formed government would be given enumerated powers, and the seat of government would be situated in the District of Columbia. Lincoln's use of arbitrary powers was a blatant violation of the Constitution of the United States, and since his presidential position is derived by this constitution, then he must abide by those certain powers as given in Article 1, Section 8.
Since the Lincoln administration seized forbidden powers and exercised such powers, then what kind of government existed during the War Between the States? Those, who resisted the unlawful acquisition of powers by the Lincoln regime, were unduly arrested for such expressions.
In the Bill of Rights, Amendment I, it says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; or the right of the people peaceably TO ASSEMBLE, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Mr. Mahony, Editor of the Dubuque Herald in Iowa, simply pointed out the Executive branch usurpation of the Constitution in his newspaper, and he was subsequently arrested on August 14, 1862 because it was construed by the administration that he was "disloyal" to the government. Whatever happened to "freedom of speech and freedom of the press"?
It was between 3 and 4 a.m. that Mrs. Mahony heard a rapping on the door, and a Mr. Gregory announced that he needed to speak to Mr. Mahony at his place of business. She told the gentlemen that her husband was asleep, but this did not satisfy Mr. Gregory. By this time, Mr. Mahony had awakened by the loud noises, and went to the window to see who was at the door. He made similar inquiries as his wife, and finally informed Mr. Gregory that he could not assist him at this hour, and as a matter of fact, he should conduct business with his clerk. When Mr. Gregory persisted in his demands, Mr. Mahony began to get suspicious, since he had received several death threats prior to this invasion. He simply told Mr. Gregory that he would not leave his home at this hour. With this response, Mr. Gregory sent a signal to his men by whistling, and, in turn, Mr. Mahony shouted "murder" in order to draw attention to his dilemma. The soldiers threatened to shoot him, if he did not quiet down, and as soon as he saw the Marshal and his deputy, he felt relieved of his problem because he knew both of these men.
When asked by what authority his home was invaded, the Marshal replied by the order of the Secretary of War. Mr. Mahony then asked the Marshal for a "pledge of honor" to take him to see Governor Kirkwood, since he was a personal friend, even though he was a political adversary. He further stated that he would surrender to the Marshal, if this desire was fulfilled, only to learn later that this arrangement would never happen. Over the course of a few days, he finally arrived at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C.
As above-mentioned in the Bill of Rights, Amendment I, Congress cannot make a law suppressing freedom of speech and of the press, and most certainly the Executive branch of government cannot do so either. There is no such authority in the Constitution for the president of the United States and his subordinates to falsely arrest someone on the basis of an opinion.
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