Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-28

| rrmainod holding Murdoch Bass was ell the time la
mening his case, saying Murdoek better sub
init than resist After MeKeen left said YOU will 90
into the vault will no, hurt you Bass made scu
fling and carried himself into the vault then pushed
Murdoch in and pulled the door, and turned the key about
halt round. enough 10 fasen IT, Luekie's box then
under my feet the front door: did not take
the box; when went out went to Meksen's room to
change my clothes; MeKecn there, but
returned; through the window, the door 10 Mckeens
room being locked McheSu said he going sgsn, and
wished me carry the money; he said must carry IL.
refused saying have done already much agreed tn
do
McKeen replied. by Cd you have acted noby, and
never loved YOU well in all my life He took the money
and took LANCE towel and put through the handles OF the
carpet bag and tied the ends together, and put around
his neck and covered the copebsg with his cloak. He
wanted me 90 a part of the with him, would
not be noticed mach. Before started, person
TO the door, lie said 1t negro. Mckeen opcn-
ed the door, and had with him; when
the knock was made the door, McKeen says that is the
boy carry off money now; but afterwards Mckeon sent
the boy off, and would let him carry the money told
him his master, that he would be along with IN
few minutes himself. lie then started OIL, and
along with him. He only wanted 20 n part of the
but thought would GO the whole route; as was
the thing far would farther. We
to the Baptist Church, and from that down to Golquus
corner then the bridge the branch. the
side walk the end OF the and turned around the
Before got TO the corner, met boy, and
Mckeen said TO the hoy, tell your the
gate. McKeen beckoncd me to 70 back; heard talking
but other person but McKeen and the boy. Nc
Keen told me the money was to be put into the carriage
house, that there place dug out for IT, He did
next street parted with him, and have not
him since. He informed me that Col. Lewis
ceve the money. The negro that saw the be-
longs Col. Lewis. The lot where Col Lewis lives;
the palngs high. The person who received the
money could not Did not see Col Lewis. The
gro is named Bill
Mckeen saws, have got plenty make al the par
~ comfortable. safe, and all have do when
you any money, is apply TO me for 1t.
Mckcen remained at the gate n moment before the
versation commenced. When he left the corner
the Common ine until TO the where Mr.. L.
\. Brannon resides. Mckeen left to 60 his
While he with me, he informed me he deliver
the bag Col Lewis and he afterwards informed he
had delivered it. have had interview with any of
the party concerned in this transaction except Col Lewis
He asked If should counsel. replied, If the
thing pushed should counsel. This happened
in Mr. Basis this public when number of per-
sons present. afterwards him my shop,
after release and asked him if there would be thing
done the case and he replied McKeen expected would
divulge the whole matter will show you all the friend
ship my power. for Col Lewis by Mr.. Lee in the
afternoon and Col. Lewis after while. saw him
coming and met him. asked him how the going
"Why he says, YOU need not apprehend any danger
Jackson, for he has released you entirely but he says
believe he will give up all the money, and dvugc
the whole matter with the exception Of yourself but you
need apprehend danger your part. friend
~ towards you, and will do all the avOrs that my
power towards you, and will stick up YOU and that
YOU have justice done. sent for Col. Lewis, because
knew he solicitor but that the only reason
sent for him. knew he friendly from what had al
ready anspred the tavern that day He did not converse
with solicitor the Hotel. should have sent for
him whether he had been soccior, not. Knowing
that Col. Lewis solicitor, supposed that he had all
the information the subject have had conversation
with Col Lewis since except those which have
been mentioned far rs ccolect. have had any
with him any time the subject Of the rob-
berry, except have stated and have knowledge
sonAlly OF his connection with II.
When commit the robbery, McKeen carried
the carpet.bag from his the Bank himself
(Signed) w. JACKSON.
Tcst-WN. w .MURRAy,y.Lc.
JosFPHrs EcHnIS, Lie.