Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-04-29

report Of rhursdy proceedings a being CHARGED with
aiding and assisting slaves 70 sbscoud 70 the North FROM
their masters. vas again up on yesterday.
The slaves whom he aided In this movement are Josb
NJ, slave OF wm Gresnor; Robert slavs Of George W
G'llami and Allck, shvs Of Ars. Nancy Nettert Tn,
case seemed to excite good deal Of interest," tho Cour
room being thronged during the examination.
Waterman WIN. Boar was the ars. witness examined
said that Sunday night the lsh Instant he and Mr.
Browning. another Of tho Watch received orders from
Capt Wilkinson 70 90 to Rockets. after the lighting
the lamps and secete themselves Ia convenient place II
view Of the vessels.
They bad an understanding with Mr. Bib and bis part
ner to meet THIN on the hin the Dstiery Ate,
they got through lighting the lamps no and Browning
went towards the hill expecting TO tho others.
was very dark, 80 much to render difficult for then
to recognize any person at short distance. As the,
reached within about hundred yards Of Of the YES
sels they observed two whom they took be Bib
aud his partner lie about say "Bibb did you see
anything" when no discovered that they were two ne
groes. Upon nearer approach he observed tina, one
had pair Of pantaoons In his hand He suddenly march
cd up, seized one aud Mr.. Browning seized the other
Having tied them both, they went on towards tho frs
lamp rather tho last In the street. and there observed
three other negroes, whom they at ouce arrested All
the cord In their be Ing employed In tying the
first two he went to the next grocery for some bu,
failed to get any. At this time the two frst arrested
broke loose and madc off, Tho other three were secured
and carried to tho cage. Upon searching them they
found letter and receipt in Joshua pocket of which the
following copies.
The letter read as follows:
Nkw YoRk, April s, 1854.
Dear Frend-I received yours dated the srd inst T
glad hear from you and give this to YOU a an
s~er. am ready to meet with your request and shall
expect Telegraph despatch from you Saturday, DO.
tween the hours Of aud o'clock. TAT this point he
r"glyphic formed thus--2-appears) You will let me
know all things be right This is special trip will
take three or four for $76 and you need look Tor me
without you get at least $50 Ia hand before you give
notice second time and that may the 10th or III
OF this month"; so make your arrangements and not fool
me as you did or allowed your friend to do the Summer
before last will be sure to do my part light.
From your friend.
SAMUEL JONES.
The following copy Of the receipt which was writ
ten on the inside of fancy fnged envelope bearing on
the outside the address OF WIN L. Vaughan:
Received Of Fleming jackson the just and lawful sum
800 which sum Is to be paid the 10th day Of April
1884, IL called for.
wAsHBURN AsHBY.
Mr.. Bosz, the witness observed that these document.
were taken from Joshua u presence of Officer Tsueheart
who read them the time. Joshua aud Ack we're I'll
6rst TWO arrested.
We could understand from tho witness thar these were
the who broke loose aud ran But 1, appears they
were not
Capt. Wilkinson being sworn said that on Saturday
morning, the 18th nst from information which he recr
we'd OF the Intention Of sore slaves 60 of from Rock
etts on board some vessel, he detailed Browning and
B'az, with Bib and his partner for duty Roeket
Sunday night following TO keep watch there. He direct
Q them not to move until the negroes would be In the ac
OF going board the vessel The parties went to Rock.
cts, directed aud the following uornirg upon going
to the watch house. he observed tho three negroes in
custody.
Officer Trueheart said he the watch house when
the negroes searched He read the documents found
upon joshua and then in his Honors possession They
taken 10 the watch house in custody Of Browning
BouI.
Mr.. John c. Sinton sworn and examined. He said
he never saw Abby write but writing porporting
aud admitted by himself to be his The documents
handed to Mr.. Snton who after examining the receipt
said he believed TO be in Ashbys hand writing. The
letter he also believed be in his hand writing. pitc
OF writing from the pen OF Ashhy which given by
the witness of the officers after this occur
renee. produced ana upon comparison with the 9TH
documents, found be fac siie in style
FOL of expression and orthography.
Simon A. Vaughan being sworn was handed the envel-
ope containing the receipt above, which he readily
identified received by him through the Post OH
far, three four weeks since. After he had
read the Of the enclosure lie threw the envelope
into the fire place at his factory. He knew Fleming
Jackson. lie worked for him sometime In his factory.
George W. Gillian owner oil the slave Robert one OF
the fellows taken up said he gave him permission
go to Rockets the night of 10 leave the city,
He cold him since this transaction came to light
William Greanor said he hired Joshua from Dr. Carter
He gave him permission to 20 to Rockets, on the
night Of the 18TH He had his permission 60 Char
loe the Saturday evening previous to his wife. He
had pass giving him such authority and that was give
at his masters request. Another slave in his employ
ment, who it appears among the Eve at Rockets on
the occasion referred to- not there by his permission
He is now in Jail.
VIM. Walsh said that OF the negroes arrested be.
longed to his mother in.law, Mrs. Meter.
(This was the amount Of Mr.. Wa testimony
Mr.. P. Rham, machinst in this CITY, was next sworn
and examined. He said he knew the prisoner Ashby
for the last Ave six years. Knew 4 negro named Sam
Branch for some years He was employed by him up to
the time OF his arrest branch appears was another
OF the clan Ashby at his shop about week be
fore this transaction. He observed him talking to Branch
a. he pissed by where 3. worked. Ashby was In the
habit going to bis foundry and looking about there be-
Mr.. w. Winston who his owner. Branch was then In
jail and rs he could learn about being sold.
He said that no thought II his duty 10 inform his
honor Of all he heard andknew concerning this affair." and
would therefore state that Wednesday last one of his
hands, white named Joseph Hulcher toll him tina
Ashby quirng Of Branch short time before whch
he working in his witnesses shop or not Another
Of his hands named Frederick w. Baker, told him tina
he observed Ashby in close conversation with Branch in
the work shop.
(The Mayor ordered subpmnas TO be made out 70
these partics)
Mr. Benz min Bragg. machinst employed in Talbo,ts
foundry next examined. Is said that tho first In
formation he received Of this affair or Mr. Asbys con-
neciion with Il tho 18Th instant. Tho Tuesday
morning after the holidays, Mr.. Talbot came into the
foundry about or o'clock and asked what was the
matter with Ashby that mornins. He (wness) replied
he did not know. Mr.. r. remarked he him going up
18th street just now Before he could make any reply
Mr. T. added that IL appeared he got himself into anoh
scripc. lie (Witness) asked questions wha
tho nature the s,rape Mr. Talbot told him thai
Capt. Wilkerson showrd him receipt signed by Asbby
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