Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-20
Testimonv Cor tl,e Defense.

Mr.. JAMESON testified that he saw Mr. Wright
at the Adams House, on the stairs leading to the
Court Boom at halt-past one, and also saw him
enter the door, He spoke to one about the door
when he entered.
James NJ. Stone, NJ d., testified that he came tie
the Court House before the rescue. Saw MIR. Wright
there. Am a member of committee to seek and give
legal advice to Fugitive Slaves.
Charles G. Davis Esq, called and sworn. Was in
the Court Room Saturday last. Am not personally
acquainted with Mr.. Wright. First saw him in con-
versaton with Mr.. Riley, who said that he had not
the claimant, or had any conversation with him.
That he thought perhaps the slave could be purchased,
and he would be glad give S25 for that purpose
Mr. Wright sand he would rather give $50 to purchase
Northern dough-faces, or persons who hunted slaves
at the North, or something to that effect can't give
the exact language.
ToMr. Lunt.-Mr. Wright might have been with
in ten feet of me when had a conversation with
Mr.. Byrnes, but don't know where he was.
Mr.. Lunt.-''I object to his testimony The
Commissioner thought it might be admitted.
Mr.. Byrnes said to me, sc Mr.. Davis always
had thong you were gentlemen, but don't think
so now.''
replied that | am sorry that you do not think me
gentleman, but l want you to understand my ca
ming. You talk about Justice and fairness in a pro-
ceeding like this. and told you that according to
your code, if we all had JUSTICE we should have our
Threats cut. meant what said and | mean so
now.
We then bowed, and started for the door. As
stepped out of the door | saw black fingers on the
edge of it. After got out there was quite rush or
crowd--a sort of push forward. l was surprised to
see such motley group outside. The next L saw
of Mr.. Wright, was Saturday evening about nine o.
clock, when was sent for. Such was the rush at
the time | went ont, that did not look behind me-
but Judging from the rush past me as was going
down, and those that | saw, | should think there
must have been hundred o: more.
When was on the landing apprehended that
there might be an attempt at rescue | went down
into my Office across the Square, where remained
minute or two, and upon coming cut again heard
of the rescue.
To Mr.. Lunt.-It occurred to me during the fore
noon of Saturday. that it was in the power of man
to effect rescue.
Mr.. Lunt.-'s Was you present, Mr. Davis, at
late meeting in Faneuil Hall, and appointed upon
committee'' '
Witness.l was then al Syracuse, NJ Y.
Mr. Lunt-- Was you inEarIraad after your retnrn
that you were appointed on a committee chosen at
that meeting?
Witness.-I don't know that was. l have VOL
unteered to act as one of committee of vigilance,
and legal advisers of fugitive slaves | have at
tended meetings of committee, but don't know how
that committee raised, that they did not ap-
! point themselves.
| never have made it a matter of Boosting that |
assisted In getting that prisoner away; never ha,
taken any credit, fthere be any credit for any part
OF 1t; never intended to boast of it; don't wish
to disguise the fact that am glad the man is Free
MIR. Commissioner =" Mr.. witness did you intend
by that to say that you are glad he is free by the
means which have been used not according to law 20
| Wnness.-"I mean to say am glad ofthe fact -
The Commissioner.-stI you do not choose to
answer my question Mr.. witness, you will stop where
you are. Such answers as you have made may
tend to discredit your own testimony
Adjourned to halfpast O'Clock in the afternoon