Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-05-29

| the New York Herald (says the Richmond Enqurer,)
theollowng statement of facts relating to the pardon
! and release of the fuguve-save Nicholas Dudley,
alias James Spowden, from the Stale Prison, two
days before the expiration of his sentence apparent
y that he might be enabled escape from his
We are glad to that Mr. Allen intends to prose-
cute the parties who supposed to have been nstru
mental in depriving hin of his property.
Nothing can show strongly, than the plain
statement of truth below, the monstrous Vaccinations
and mschievous faRaticism of the Seward influence.
This Gov. Hunt, it will be remembered, is of the
Seward school, and his election opposed by
portion of his own Wing party, the ground that
ne was not sound upon the question of executing the
tugltlVe-saVe law. His miserable quibble exposed
in the following exposition of facts, and his active
agency in playing into the hands of the fanatics and
In chouslng Southern man out of his lawful proper
ty, show that he was suspected without cause.
Gov. Hunt is Jealous supporter of Gen. Scotland
If Governor of great State can be thus swerved
from his fidelity 10 the Constitution and justice by
the magn influence of the serpent Seward how can
any portion of the South lend its aid to the elevation
the Presidency, of Gen. Scott whose lips are seal
ed, under TIE bidding of Seward, and whose whole
administration must necessarily be Influenced by the
maser-sprit that cunningly directs his move
ments! We ask every Southern man to study the
following simple facts and determine whether he will
spurn from him all alliance with such web of
Galphinsm, abolition and higher law - outrage.
But hear what citizen of Maryland writes in the
city of New York
le49, a negro slave, named Nicholas Dudley, the
property of DR.. Allen Thomas of Ellicott's Mills,
Anne Arundel county, Maryland, escaped from his
owner, and came to the city of New York.
In April, 1850, this slave Dudley arrested in
the city of New York, charged with the robbery of
a Capt. Rowland. He assumed the name of James
Snowden. He communicated with. his master, in
| forming him of his situation. son of DIR. Thorn
as thereupon came this city and found Dudley in
the Tombs.
| Mr.. John Jay, lawyer of this city, somewhat
known abolitionst, became the counsel of the
negro, and advised him not to return to his MASTER
but to plead guilty to the offence of which he was
charged, and contemporary remain in the State pr-
son. The negro took his advice. plead entity, and
was sentenced, the 18th day of May, 1850, to the
State prison Sing Sing, for the of two years,
by the name of James Snowden. About the lst of
April last, DR.. Thomas, the owner Of this negro,
wrote letter to his Excellency. Washington Hunt,
Governor of this State stating the above facts, asking
neither the negro had been pardoned, and expressing
his intention to reclaim him at the expiration OF his
sentence, viz: May 18th instant. To this letter Dr.
Thomas received the following reply, in the hand of
Gov. Hunt, in person:
STATE OF NEW York, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
ALBANY, April 20, 1852.
Sir: On examining my records, | find that no par
don has been granted to James Snowdon is there
any application before me in behalf of such person.
WAsHiiNGToN HUNT,
DR.. ALLEN THOMAS, EIlicott's Mills, Md.
Upon receiving this letter, DR.. Thomas made all
necessary preparations reclaim his slave the
plratlon OF his sentence. The second proof under
the tenth section ofthe Fugitive Slave Act was per-
fected, and Allen Thomas, Jr., with the witness as
to identify, came to this city, the 9Th of May inst.
He found the United States Marshall and his Depu- !
ties courteous and DESTROYS fulfill their duty in the
premises. Charles 5. Spencer, Esq, was employed
as attorney The necessary papers were prepared the
proper warrant promptly issued by George w. Nor
ton, Esq, U. S. Commissioner, and the 18th of
May instant, two days before the expiration of the
sentence, Deputies Marshals Talmade and l.. D.
Angels. with the warrant accompanied Mr.. Thomas
to Sing Sing. They arrived there about two o'clock,
P. NJ, and Immediately proceeded to the prison. On
Dol Uh nd mDDt he yV0rE he
bov was found to be missing, and information was
given to Gen. Lockwood, the agent, of the object of
the visit. The keeper, Mr.. Robinson represen.
ted to be unwell, and lying down. Gen. Lockwood
expressed himself willing to render all assistance in
his power, and said that the negro STILL as far as
he had knowledge, in the prison. Robinson soon
made his appearance, took Gen. Lockwood aside and
made to him some communication. Soon after Gen. !
l.. stated to Deputy Marshals Talmage and L. d.
Angels, and Mr. Thomas, Jr., that he had been in
formed that the negro had been pardoned and released
that morning, and at the time produced the par
don of Governor Hunt. Upon examination, the par
don was found to have been given the 1lth, the
same day of the discharge by his Excellency Wash.
ngton Hunt; without any publication in the State
paper or any paper in this city, and without notice
to the District Attorney of this city and county OF
New York, where the conviction was had-wth, of
necessity, full knowledge of the facts and with,
beyond doubt, the express purpose of defeating the
reclamation of the slave. The Marshals and Mr.. |
Thomas returned to the city on Friday, the 14th of
May. In the proceedings of the American and Foreign
Antl-SIdVery society, convened III
in the city of New York, the foIIowing-as appears
by the report of the New York Herad-was said by
Rev. Mr.. Ray-(a colored brother)-do not go
away have something very interesting to tell you.
Two years ago, poor painting colored man came to !
this city, from Maryla He became cook in a
vessel between this port and Providence. He was
discovered, and man him and said he should
90 to Mary land with him. He refused to do so, and
then charge of stealing got up against him. He
put in prison, and his master to his cell
and demanded the boy his property. John Mckeon
would not consent. He said the boy must be tried
the charge ofstealing His lawyer and his friends
advised him to plead guilty. He did so, and was
sent to prison. Steps taken to get him out but
the idea abandoned, as it was feared it would
be known by his master. However, as the time drew
nigh that his period of imprisonment had EXPIRED the
brethren felt very uneasy, and DR.. Pennington went
to Albany and succeeded in getting Gov. Hunt to |
release him. His time is not out until tomorrow
but he is flying to-day beyond the reach of his
mics. (Applause.)
brother here stated that the owner wrote to a !
keeper of one of the prisons. asking him where the
slave was that he might take him when his period
of Imprisonment expired but his letter was never
answered.
Mr.. Ray-Oh yes. l forgot TO mention that.
The nodus operandi of the defeat of the reclama-
ton is by the above extract, quite satisfactorily ex-
planned. These facts without comment, submit
ted to the public BY the act of the Governor of
New ork, committed with full know ledge of the
position of matters and its results the owner of the
slave Dudley, alias Snowden, has been deprived of
his property, and convicted elon loosen.
ed prey upon the property Of the citizens of the
North. Whatever remedies in the premises the claim