Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24


ought to stand fair III this community"
On another occasion, Mr.. Stephenson being inter-
rogated concerning the reported attempt to destroy
himself Just before his arrival in tho city, he replied
with emotion, ut tcds not Whatever light be
my feelings, aud whatever might be my wish in
poet to life and death, could never be guilty of such
an act. haze children"
When it became generally ru,nouredthat Stephen
son had beop arrested, Mr.. Allen and Mr. Wiley pro-
cured writ OF abcas Corpus, directed against the
parties who We're suspected OF having him III their
custody. This writ t, be returned. forthwith 20
the Recorder, but one of the individuals against
whom it was directed refused neglected to open
his ouse to the persons serving it. Nothing could
be done the writ could not be served, and it
pected that the wretced fugitive would be consigned
on board packet and despatched to England. At
SIX o'clock yesterday moriinL writes OF iiabeas Cor
pus were served upon the British Consul, the High
Constable and the Sheriff, and at eleven the Record
er stated that the individual would be forthcoming
at one o'clock. BY this time, the chambers of his
Honor began to fill and at ten minutes to one, when
Mr. Buchanan (the British Consult entered the place,
1t was thronged to excess. About seven min
utes after the tune, u carriage was driven up to
the Hall, ard Mr.. Hays and Mr. Platt. Sheriff
deputy accompanioJby Stephenson, entered the ROOM
Ills appearance justas described il lester
day. and as he passcd through the crowd he was be-
he'll with the most int interest. He imme-
dIatey ushercd into the presence of his counsel
Messrs. Patterson p. Ii. May and Wiley,-and after
q conversation Of few minutes, the Recorder state
that he had received the return and called upon Mr.
10 assert objection he had to
MR. STEpHE''soN.-ih have nothing to say: leave
it to my Counsel.
REcoRDER.--Herc is writ upon Which 7 canno.
discharge you, (holdng the Sheritfs Cnpios)
Mr.. PATrgRsoH.--I consider it the previous cues
ton in this case, that the party who has made the
return had no right to hold Mr.. Stephenson.
Mr.. EMNEr.-This involves delicate subject
aud have no wish to eiiter intoit; but in consuta-
ton have had with Mr.. Stephenson. he states that
he is convinced That Mr.. Buchanan and Mr. Good
hue nave acted Very properly.
Mn. WULEy.--I consider the observation OF the
gentleman rather gratuitous, and pledge ,nysefto
prove contrary statement of the facts. Cheers J
BairIsu C0NsU!.---Sl Sir, what Gun YOU saw
Speak ont.
Mr.. EMurr.-I meant to state that Mr.. Stephen
son s1id what have observed with this qualifications
that as ar lis lie Knew that those gentlemen had
ted, they had acted properly.
Mr. PArrERsoN.-lfth this account is received by the
pubic, have only to say that other ulteror nea-
ures will be resorted to- and such explanations made
that The whole as 1t now stands, will be nullifed.
Mr. JAY.-What, Sir, do you mean? Do YOU in
tend TO sinuate any thing against my n-law
Mr.. Goedhue' Strives Sir, appear for him.
Mr.. PArTERsoN.-Well Sir and what of that
(Checrs.)
Mr.. JAr.-Whv speak out; what do you mean:-
who are your Ncnsense--Sir
MIR. REPRESENTATIVES. I am, it is not nv in
tent on TO be bearded by ioy-(a laugil.)
Observation-Disclosures, this must not be-
kfconDER.-Oh, how wrong! How exceedingly
improper
Ilr. GoopHU E.-lam no way Interested in this man.
to have treated him improperly. had no KNOWLEDGE
OF his coming here, until he had arrived | am dspo-
sedi 10 give him every facility in procuring Justice
MIR. j. was too hastv.
MIR. EsraEr.-I here state that since Mr. S tephen
So has been In the State ofNew York uothinr has
been done to him but by his concurrence.
Ar W1LEY.-Smce the gentleman rs disposed TO
proceed so far, l. of Mr. Stephenson s counsel
positively state that he was in rutian-lke manner
taken from bis bed about l6 niles from Savannah by
fellows armed with pistols
MIR. STRPHENsor'.-Ycs, and cutIasscs also ((srjos
of shame and hisses)
MIR. WuEy-ln this manner was he kldnarped
dragged on boara pilot boat and brouoht to this civ
(Ah, shame. 1t Is impossible to describe the feeuos
OF disapprc baton here eXpressed.l
BRITISH CoNsUL.-I really thinl; that am now re-
fected on. L
RECORDER Really, this is strauoe procnedinor
(Cries of hear him.
BHtTrsn CoNsUL.-I beg leave to state that am
perfectly Innocent in this proceeding did not know
that he was to be brought to this city until he had
arrived here, and then was informed of IL nv fo If
the Police. AS as heard that lie was on board
the boat, went to it, and his hands were tied.
bad him released and he was tien taken into the care
OF these VINO treated him i'll very kind and proper
manner.
Mr.. May would wish to make few observo-
tons III reply TO-
REcoRDER Indeed, you had better not. Only
see what an effect has already been produced.
Mr.. MAY only wish to allay the Torment II ;s
not my intention to excite the audience
SHERrFF-The whole affair had better Eye allowed
to remain for the present.
Mr.. MAy-'l'hcn move that Mr.. Stephenson be
Accommodating.
The Sheriff then advanced to NJ. S., took bin by
the arm; and led him away to the Debtors Prison
on civil process.
a scene of greater excitement and confusion has
seldom been witnessed in Court of Justice The
strong sympathy which was manifested in favor of
the prisoner, seemed TO arise from tie impression
that he had been arrested and brought to this ctv
without regard to the forms ofaw, that he had been
severely dealt with, and that an attempt had been
made, would be made to deliver him ND to his ac
cuscrs without fist proving his guilt by convcyinp
linn on board sup in the harbor, and Transporting
hIm to England. Whether or not there was any
sac intentions is not for rs to say The following
affidavit Will speak for Itself: