Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-23

FUGITrvE SLAVE CAsE.-Ths whole col
Ored population of this City was thrown in-
to state of feverish excitement this morn
ing, by the announcement that female
slave had been taken from the custody Of
her master. a geatiSuan who was travelling
through the State, on his way from Ken
tucky to Virginia; and that hearing upon
a writ Of Habeas Corpus was to be had be-
fore Judge Jsmison, Of the Probats Court,
at nine O'Clock Long before that time. the
Court House was thronged with q crowd
of curious spectators who manifested The
deepest interest in the result Of the trial.
The following appears to be the facts Of The
case.
The name Of the slave girl is Rosetta
Armstead. She originally belonged 70
John Tyler, ex-President Of the United
States. Mr.. Tyler gave her to bis daugh.
ter, the wife of the Rev Dr.. DenHison, an
Episcopal Clergyman living in Louisville
Kentucky. A short time since, Nrs Dem
nison died in Louisville, leaving g young
babe; and Mr. Dennison requested 7els- :
tive Of the family, DR.. Miller, then On avisit
to Kentucky and who vas about 10 return
TO Virginia, to take charge of the girl ROs-
eta, whom be intended Is nurse for bis
little girl
The Doctor accordingly started with the
girl in his charge; but the state Of the Ohio
River made 10 necessary for him to ;sko
the Railroad. He reached here on Satur-
day night, and as the cars did not leave on
Sunday, he was compelled 20 lie over The
news soon spread through our city that
slave was in our midst, and the Rev. VIM.
B. Furgssou, colored Baptist Minister,
made complaint before the Judge Of Pro-
bate, and the Sheriff was despatched. stl2
o'clock on Saturday night. to take charge
of the girl. Mr.. Galloway, Mr.. Carringion
and Mr.. Taylor we're employed as cOuasel
for the girl, and Mr.. Heath Ware in behalf
of the owner.
Dr. Miller stated to the Court his agency
in the case, and asked as favor that the
case might lie over until the 14th inst, 81
which time Mr.. Dennison could reach here,
and be could take such measures as he
might deem advisable.
But. the girl declaring that abe desired
to remain in freedom, in Ohio. and the le-
gal question as TO her rights being conce-
ded, she was, as minor. permitted to
choose a guardian. L. G. Van Slyke, Of
this city, was selected, who gave bonds and
took charge Of her person, 10 await the
trial. II she shall hereafter wish to return
to her friends in Virgins, there win probs-
bly, be no obstacle thrown in Der way
Columbus Journal
LATTER. The Rev. Mr.. Dennisoa, of
Louisville, the owner Of the girl Rosetta
Armstead, arrived in this city yesterday,
and held an interview with her at the
house of Mr.. Vanslyke, to whose care she
was committed By the Court Mr.. Den
nison told the girl thar he bad come for the
purpose Of taking her home with him &c she
wished TO return; but, as abe was in free
State, she had the liberty Of going or re-
naming at her option. The girl, after de-
liberatiEg about a minute, said she believ-
ed she should prefer remaing in a free
State, rather than return to Slavery. Mr..
Dennison bads her good bye-shook hands
with her and parted. evidently much gEiey-
ed at the loss of a faVoriGe servant The
girl is now in the employ of Dr. Coulter.
at whose house she will doubtless meet with
the kindest treatment-Stats Joar.