Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-02-27

" through the village. There were, at the
time of which we speak, several families Of
colored people residing there. Some of these
had worn the CALLING chains OF slavery, and
all had witnessed its horrors. Some fifteen
or twenty colored men and boys suddenly
collected together, and some OF them, In the
excitement of the moment, armed themselves
with guns, pistols, and other weapons a
proposition TO pursue the men-stealefs was
made and, as if actuated by one common I'M
pulse, all Immediately started at full speed
after their captured brethren.
The slave catcke's, with their captives, had
not proceeded more than three or four miles,
before they were overtaken by the colored
people; and from the excitement apparent
among them, and from their menacing tones,
Judged it prudent to seek safety in the first
house which they could reach. Here they
entered with their captiyes, and barring the
door, threatened death to the first colored man
who should enter. The house was immedi-
ately surrounded, guards were posted, and a
regular siege commenced. The night wore
away, and when the morning dlwned, It show
cd TO the beseiged a large increase in the
number of their enemies, but it exhibited to
kiGil ~ pIO5ptCI VI CoCdDNs ' III hhN''
appeared to lend them succor and the exas-
p]eration of the blacks appeared to increase
with their numbers, and with the prospect OF
releasing their brethren from the grasp oil
their prosecutors. Time continued to roll on,
and the sun had nearly attained its meridian
when a man of small stature, bright haze
eye, of sober countenance and sedate man.
ners, rode up, and engaged in conversation
with the colored people outside of the build
ing. Soon after, he applied at the door 70
entrance, and was gladly admitted.
When he had introduced himself to tn,
Shareholders, he assured them of their perfec
safety while he was with them; told then
that he would protect them if they would &c
company him to the seat Of justice for III.
county, where they might have a legal tria
Of their rig ht 10 hold the fugitives, with tn
benefit of counsel. The offer was gladly &C
copted, and they were soon under way 70
the place proposed. When they arrived a
the seat of justice, they employed the onl
lawyer that could be found to espouse III
cause Of oppression, and the parties imme
diateiy appeared before a magistrate for tn
purpose of determining the claim Of this Ken
tucklan 10 the bodies of the father and moth
or and children in question. Oar friend
whom we introduced to the reader, at tn
besiegcd house, appeared as counsel for tn,
fugitives. lie had long been known as
jealous advocate for liberty, and had oftel
stood by those charged with the off nee 0
loving freedom better than slavery. He wa
not unprepared on the present occasion; read,
and able on all points touching the matter il
question, he soon showed his opponents tina
they had others than slaves to deal with
The STAKEHOLDER found himself unable /
prove his claim, and the c%aptives were dis
charged. They then part)ok of such refrest
ments az their friends provided for them, an
in less than twenty four hours, they wer
treading the free soil of Canada.
Not SO with their prosecutors. The fiend
Of liberty felt the necessity Of setting an ez
ample that should deter other sla~ve-hunter
from committing such outlgcs in future i
that quiet region. The owner and his tw,
assistants were charged with an assault anc
battery committed upon the persons of III
parents end children Of whom we have spc
ken. They were accordingly arraigned an
ord cred to find bail for their appearance a
the next Court OF Common Pleas, or to b,
committed for the want of such bail. Bv III
aid of their lawyer, bail was procured, an
they started with heavy hearts for Kentucky
TO remain there some six weeks, and then I
return and defend themselves for thus lawns
hands upon their fellow men within the in
risdIctlon Of Ohio laws. Their veXation am
modification was unbounded. But their pro
fame ratings Were of little use; their bond
were signed, and could only be cancelled by
their appearance in Court. In due time the,
set out on their return to Ohio. When they
reached the village of NJ, the owner O
the slaves was taken severely i'll, and die,
in a few days. His assistants proceeded t
the place at which they were bound to ap
pear, where one of them was taken sick, anc
was confined for a long time. The othe
made his appearance in Court with a mos
rueiul countenance, and apparent detection o
spirits.
These judgments Of a righteous Providence
haYIng. fallen SO heavily upon the slave-catch
ers, and their intended victims being now il
a land Of safety, the prosecuting attorney, af
ter consulting with the Cont, and with som,
OF the leading philanthropists of the county
entered a nolle prosequi" upon the indict
ment, and the two living defendants were dis
charged. Since that time few slave-hunter.
have been seen in " Northern Ohio"
JEFFERSON, Ashtabula Co. Ohio.
THE INSANE.