Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-24

Coy erno-oi u State must demand isnl from ano-
Their, and that with copy of the indictment; but
here British merchant attempts 10 kidnap in our
land, stranger; and the authority Of a Briti.h
funconary is called to his assistance for the pur-
pose OF smuggling him away, Tor understand tina,
Stephenson Cannot now be iound-and all ON the
ground OF debt. and debt alone. And is it come
to this-ttat British Commercial AGENT in our
ports, shall undertake to interfere with our laws;
TO remove, forcibly, any one from our jurisdiction
(though Is said, 10 satisfy the public mind thar
Stephenson consents) under color of the authori-
ty otJacob Hayes, or even Of the police magis
Gates:
Suppose an lrishmap accused Of treason, should
escape and arrive here, can the British Consul.
in the plenitude of his dignity, sue him aud send
him back to the scafIold? Ii he can do so now, he
can pursue the same in the first instance.
As to the merits Of Rowland Stephenson, leave
them out OF the question. II is the principle l
contend Tor There is no treaty on this subject;
and IL is an insult on our laws to permit this in
fraction OF them with c0mposure.
Not all the Yankee Consuis in England, and
their coun,rymen together, could take FROM the
streets OF Liverpool, and the safeguard Of English
Law, the worst ielon that might have chosen to
leave this country: hopo there is American
feeling enough to ferret out the kidnappers of
Stephenson, and serve a habcas corpus.
Yours, BRUTUS.
since writing the foregoing, we have learned
that habeas corpus had been allowed, returna-
BILE before the Recorder at o'clock this day. A
Mr: Paskins as accessory to the secret detention
OF stephenson, was made on incorrect informa-
lion. The proceedings the habeas corpus will
be regularly reported tomorrow. We can enter
tain doubt that the rights of the unfortunate flu
si,iye will be duly protected.
POSTSCRIPT. Ttco o'cloeh.
We have just returned from of as much
excitement as we ever recollect TO have wit
messed.
Early this morning it was known that writ Of
ueI Last al.
Recorder, in behalf OF Rowland Stephenson, sup
posed 10 be detained in custody, without due pro
cess OF law Accordingly there was an unusu-
al buz and stir about the City Hall, at an early
| The Recorder informed soon after 10 o.
clock, that return would be made TO the writ al
o'clock. But long before that hour, the Recor-
der oihce was crowded almost to suffocaiion, by
ciuZens, as well as gentlemen of the profession.
Punctually at the hour appointed, HAYS came
| In with Piatt one OF the Sherff's Deputies, who,
we mad already been informed by the Sheriff,
mad Stephenson in custody a civil process. He
looked pale and detected, but has the air of gem
uenan' ana every appearance Of great mildness,
| and benevolence of character
Messrs. Patterson, May, wylie. j. Blunt and
aho'ner gentleman, appeared as Counsel, for Mr..
> tephepson.
Mes-rs. Ward and Hoyt, as COUNSEL FIR Mr.
f-x- Sheriff Parkins, and Mr.. Peter A. jaw, in
behalf OF The British Consul, and Mr.. Goodhue.
he writ having been handed to the Recorder,
! a
prisoner, at the suit Of Ex-SherH Parkins. No
objection being made 10 his discharge from the
custody OF Hays, the Recorder pronounced him
at iiberty-so far as the habeas corpus could bene
ut MN; but, said the Recorder, he held the
cdpiGs IN his hand, 4" cannot discharge him from
| this" - 1850 ''O''
Mr.. Shaw then took charge of the person Of Ste
phenson; and
Mr.. Robert Emmett now rose upon chair, and
addressed the multitude, with a view of wing
the excitement. He said he was authorised by
ar. Stephenson TO say, that far as the British
| consul was concerned, and Mr.. HAYS also. he had
no complaint to make, either of i'll treatment, or
| otherwise. -
| MIR. Wyiie then turned to the multitude and
SAID that the statement of MIR. K. was considered
by the counsel for Mr. Stephenson, as altogether
| gratuitous.
Some collision of words took place between Tho
| gentlemen, when MIR. Emmett re peated what he
| he'd said. $500 saw
Mr.. Wylie and Mr.. May now consulted fs,v
moments with MIR. Stephenson
MIR. Patterson made a few remarks bintino ~ i,
dark feature in the transaction; the blame of which
! rested upon some gentlemen.
MT: DAY replied pretty sharply, and sharp con.
test oil words ensued, during which the Recorder
severat times interposed to alay the excitement
| Mr.. Patterson was cheered several times.
! Here the British Consul addressed the assemble
stating that upon his word as a gentleman he had
40 connection with the removal of Stephenson.
| lie received a letter from two marshaIs Of S,van
nah, apprizng him of the seizure of S.. in conse-
| qnence OF which he went On board the Savannah
| when she arrived.
| lie accompanied him TO Mr. Goodbua's and cav
MN there last evening. Advised him to 90 10 Mr.
Hays,s house, as he would he kindly treated
| there. lie was Hospitality used 1T Mr. Gooibue,s
and they drank wine together. The consul saJ
ne admitted that he had sent letter and affidavit,
| TO Savannah TO have S. arrested; but that he had
gwen him pledge TO save his life He feIt 40
much commisseration for his situation as anv man
could do. "''''
Mr.. Emmett now interpased in behalf =, Mr.
Gooahue' who stood beside him, and who sole,nnlv
disciamed any participation in the arrest of & ~,
| the means adopted for that purpose.
Mr. WyIie then stated. tina, h. was authorised
ny Mr. ). to declare that he had been treated in a
| most ruffian-like manner. -
| Yes, said Mr.. Patterson, that is what ws arc
coming to- "''
Mr. WyIie: Mr.. Stephenson says that he was
arrested ana dragged from his bed, in the night,
BY i've men, armed with pistols
MIR. Stephenson--and swords also.
Mr.. Wylie. BY four men, armed with pistols
and swords and, in this manner, kdnapped and
dragged on board OF a yesseI-on board OF which
also, he has been bound and treated with r,ffian
violence: Ia shudder ran through the crowd1
Mr. May now rose to address the people: but
ne recorder entreated silence; and the Sheriff or
dered the room cleared.
Mr.. Shaw took Mr. Stephenson bv,be arr,
and he was led away 10 the Debtors Prison on the
civil process before me ntioned
he excitement was very great. There was
but one feeling that an unlawful and violent tres
pass had been committed, expressed by all the cit
izens present 1t was understood that Stephen
son counsel would take proper measures to do
justice TO him and the violated laws of The coun
try. When lie went off with the Sheriff the crowd
considering its density, retired with great good
order.