The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-14
THE REPUBLIC.


stant relates pathetic account Of the fate Of one
Thomas II. Ringgold, n muiatto barber well
known at that place, 10 the effect that, being flu
gitivc slave he had recently raised the money for
the purchase OF the right OF ownership which other
people had in him, and sent IL on 10 them Wash
ington; that they returned receipt and release.
but at the came time informed him that in order to
procure thoroughly legal free papers il was i'm
portant or necessary for him 10 come on here; that
he accordingly started. fortnight prior to the
time of writing, intending not to be absent
week; but that his prolonged absence, with no ex-
pnnatory word from him. gives occasion for
anxiety to his family and friends, az it provokes
the suspicion that he may have been kidnapped
and returned again to slavery. The Republican also
adds 1--WE believe his friends and advisers here
counselled him to go to Washington and though
we cannot understand the necessity importance
of such journey TO the attainment of the object
named, we are 10th to believe that those who have
received the price they set upon him and signed a
release, should be guilty of the damnabe deed of
enticing him South under false pretence, and
then re-enslaving him."
The Boston Commonwealth Of the 18th enlarges
upon this subject, and adds the following particu-
lars,
'.we learn that Ringgod did not go to Washing
ton, represented above by advice Of bis friends,
but In spite OF their circumstances. He placed un7
bounded confidence in one X. Il. Sheckes, Gov
eminent official, ut whose instance he raised the
money, $500, which he sent to Sheckles to pay to
the heirs OF the late Mr.. Brown, (of Browns hotelO
his former master for his freedom After Sheck
had received the money he wrote to him follows
"Dear Ringgod According to promise, have
transacted the business for you, and called the
Browne, and they promise to get your paper. for
you next Saturday. But in order to have the whole
thing attended to legally il is necessary that you
should be here personally as early the 18th inst
r. T. SmxcxLEs.'
"This was written in January, and smacks Of
| hypocrisy The friends of Ringgold have received
letter purporting 70 be from him, his arrival
in Washington, saying that the business was COM
pleted, and he would be at home in q week. II is
suspected to be a forgery. Mr. Ashmun has been
autographed to make inquiries about Ringgold.
| "He escaped from Washington about two years
| ago. in the suite Of an Italian opera troupe, his
! complexion being light that he was mistaken
| for one of the Italians"
| We are reluctant to say any thing frAt can de-
tract from the interest Of this story. but in obe
| dence to the ancient apothegm, that the truth
can do no HARM" we are constrained 10 correct it
| in some important particulars. That Rlnggold
the slave Of the Messrs. Brown ia true that he
absconded from them is true that Mr.. Richard T.
Sheckles called upon the Messrs. Brown, paid them
a sum Of money, and procured the freedom papers
Of Rnggold is all true; but it is not true that the
Messrs. Brown required the presence Of Ringgold
| in Washington, or that, SO far learn, il
was essential to any legal form; nor can We learn
that he was molested while here. On the contrary,
after enjoying the freedom of the city for number
of days, and protracting his stay Of his free
will and accord, for reasons doubt entirely salts
factory to himself, he departed day or two ago
for bis northern home, where we hope he will be
able to give consolation to his an ious friends.
| OF Mr.. Sheckles's agency in this matter we know
nothing more than is above stated bat as he was
| the agent Of Ringgold, and not Of the Browns, it
appears hardly wise in the Commonwealth to de-
nouncc him. He is no doubt, however, competent
| to take care of his own good name, and We shall
not NEEDLE with it. Our chief concern is for the
fame of our city, which, although at times mt we'd
and melted by the devil to deeds of very dubious
propriety, is not quite bad az our charitable
friends Of the old Bay State would represent il. We
think that we even extend protection and COR
dial welcome to any of its editors who may have
courage enough to visit u.s. with all their imperfcc-
| tons on their heads.
| TIE ApELPHI.-This establishment opened on
| Wednesday evening with large and delighted
audience TO witness the first appearance Of Sir
! William Don, and the performance went off with
great eclat. But we regret TO cay that, from in
disposition, Mrs. Lewis prevented from max
ing her appearance We understand she will pro-
badly be well enough to appear this evening, and
no doubt will receive the welcome which her high
| merit actrcss deserves.
| NATIONAL HALL.-The houses at this establish
ment are still overlooking, and Miss Davenport
scems to exercise charm most potent,
| grave and reverend Senator's and il is not matter
Of SURPRISE for her readings and elocution of
high an order, that men of intellect approach her
that account, and also because her acting ia the
acting of mind and this beams 70 nth in every char
acter she suetains. This evening she performs
in Loves Sacrifice the very interesting charac-
ter of Margaret Elmore; and to -morrow, for her
benefit and last night Of her engagement, in both
comedy and alphabetically Teazle and Margcry
in the Rough Diamond. ~
Uy-Mr. G. ". JAMES, No. l Harrisonsteef,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General Travelling Agent
4. Dent, Jason Taylor, J. ". armstrong, Perrin
Locke, ". Ramsey. DR.. Jorhua Wads,corth, Aler-
ander r. La,ps, and n. J. Smiley.
o. Mr. HENRY M. LEWIS, Of Montgomery,
alabama, is Our General IrareIling agent for the
States Of alabama and Tennessee.
o. Mr.. ISRAEL e. JAMES, No. lS2 South
Tenth street, Philadelphia, is General Irapeliing
agent for the Southern and Southeastern States,
sisted by Hiiiiam II. Uyeld, John Collins, James
Deering, a. Kirk Wellington e. A. Exams, John
| r. Judkins, p. Locke, Joseph Button, George p.
| Button, and Thomas d. Nice
|
MARRIED.,
In Christ Church, Washington, on Tuesday. the
| tn instant. bv the Rev. MIR. HOpGEs. ANDREW