Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-23

1t Is not more the part of humanity to defend from
luFtice. -% - So - =
we therefore ayow our opinion most frankly, that
stephenson has been arrested or can be, under
regular process of law, it is duo to himself to
the country he has. left, and to our own country,
10 subject him to an impartial and thorough inves-
OF the charges alleged against him. If found
guilty, let him be delivered up to the injured
p Oh ms country; if innocent lot him 20 free.
put IN either case, every right and privilege should
be afforded him, which are granted TO our own cit
zens IN similar circumstances. But not to dwell on
thls point we viii pass to the particulars attending
MS arrest as we have them substantially fran, has
oh uP barely promising, that this is an cx.pa
statement, so it is possible different coorur will be
gwen to the affair by the persons concerned in his
abduction.
"Onthe fourth of this month, I left Savannah in n
gig accompanied by Lloyd, with intention of go
ing forty or fifty miles in the country. After riding
about sixteen miles, our carriage was unfortunately
overturned, and being considerably hurt we had to
femanat a Farm House until we should be able 20
pursue onr Journey At this place stopped two
or three days and on Wednesday morning last Mt one
o'clock, while was lying in bed, Mr.. Lloyd came to
me and solicited me to rise immediately. This re-
FUSED, and soon after, my room was entered by four
men armed with cutlasses and pistols who forced me
INTO carriage. After this vehicle had several TIM
broken down, found myself at Savannah; and not
withstandug all entreaty was hurried to the water
edge In the course of this ride, the parties threat
ened me that If made any noise they would shoot
me; and even prohibited me from putting my head
out oil the carriage. At time they requested me
to get upon horse and rides but this was imposs-
Bile. My strength had failed MEL had become
completely encrvated,--and wthal so tired and IA
tgued, that felt utterly incapable of compliance;
accordingly resumed my in the carriage and half
asleep and haffainting, was put on board small
boat and thence transferred TO The Pilot boat So,
vannah. The capt. in this boat was named Wrioht
White, and acted to me ifhe was compelled to
sail to New York at the instigation of Mr.. Oaks,
who stated himself to be the deputy goaler of avan
nah. From this fact, on arriving at this port was
taken into the custody of know not who and con-
veyed know not where. 1t is true that at Mr.
Goodhue's was treated with considerable Kindness.
and that slept under the roof of the High Consta-
BILE with peace ofmnd that had not experienced
for many months previous. AS regards the greater
portion of my treatment and the individuals who ac
ted IN the case beg leave TO decline stating; as
have no wish to inplcato persons whose characters
ought to stand fair in this community"
On another occasion, Mr. Stephenson being inter
gogated concerning the reported attempt to destroy
hmsef Just before his arrival in the city, he replied
with emotion, lit not SO: Whatever mi rht be
my feelings, and whatever might be my wish in res
pect life and DEATH could never be guilty of such
an act. Ihare children"
When it became generally rumouredthat Stephen.
son had been arrested, Mr. Allen and Mr.. Wiley pro-
cured writ of Habeas Corpus, directed against the
parties who were suspected of having him in their
custody This writ was to be returned forthwith TO
the Recorder, but one of the individuals against
whom 1t was directed, refused or neglected to omen
his house to the persons serving it. Nothing could
be done the writ could not be served, and il was ey
pected that the wrctched fugitive would be CONSIGNED
on board packet aad despatched to England. At
SIX clock yesterday morning, writes of Habeas Cor
pus were served upon the British Consul the Uiph
Constable and the Sheriff. and at eleven the Record
er stated that the individual would be forthcoming
az one O'CLOCK BY tins time, the chambers of his
Honor began to Gil, and at ten minutes to one when
Mr. Buchanan (the British ConsuD entered the place
1t was thronged to excess. About seven min
utes after the time, a carriage was driven I'm IN
the Hall, and MIR. Hays and Mr.. Platt a Sheriff
deputy accompanied by Stephenson, entered the room
HIS appearance was Just as described it vcs,er.
day, and as he passed through the crowd he was be-
held with the most intense interest. He was imnne
diately usheredlnto the presence of his counsel
Messrs- Patterson, P. Ii. May and Wiey,-and aft er
conversation of few minutes, the Recorder stated
that he had received the return and called upon MT
stephenson to assert what objection he had to urge
it to my Counsel.
REcoRDER.-Here is a writ upon which cannot
discharge you, (holding the Sheriff's Capias.)
Mr.. PATTERsoE.--I consider it the previous cues
uon IN TINS case that the party who has made the
return bad no right to hold Mr.. Stephenson
Mr.. EMMHr.-This involves delicate subiect
ana have no wish to enter into it; but in n consuta
ton have had with Mr.. Stephenson he states that
ne Is convinced that Mr. Buchanan and Mr.. Good
hue have acted very properly.
Mr. WILEY consider the observation of the
gentleman rather gratuitous, and pledge myself TO
prove contrary statement of the facts. (Checrsl
BRITfSH CoNsUL.-Ah! Sir, what can you say?-
Speak out.
Dir. EMNET.-I meant to state that Mr. Stephen
son said what have observed; with this qualifications
that as far as he knew that those gentlemen had ac
ted they had aeesd properly.
DIR. PATTERsoN.-If this account is received by the
public, have only to say that other Interior men
ures Will be resorcd to, and such explanations made
Inc whole as 1t now stands, will be nulhfied.
Mr.. JAY.-What, Sir, do you meana Do you in
tend insinuate any thing against my brothern-law
Nlr: Goodhue' Sir;-ycs Sir, ! appear for him.
Mr. PATTERsoN.-Wel Sir, and what of tbat,-
(Cheers.)
Mr.. JAY.-Why speak out; what do you meanl-l
Who are your Nonsense-Sir.
MI PATrFRsoT. Whoever am il is not my in
tenton to be bearded by Jay, IA lsugh.)
SHERIFF.-Gentlemen this must not be-
kEcoRoER.-Oh, how wrong! How exceedingly
improper!
Mr. GooDHUE.-Ilam no way interestedin this man.
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