New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-31
THE WHEELER SLAVE CASE.
From The Paaadel, hia Bullstia, aug. ..

From The PAdddeI hia Bulletin, Auy. ..
This morning the case of John Ballard, William
Still, William Curtis, James L. Braddock, James Mar
tin and Isaiah Moore, the coloTed men charged with
not and assault and battery upon the Hon. John II.
Wheeler the United States Minister TO Nicaragua, in
the rescue of Mr.. WIS slaves at Walnutst. wharf a
few weeks since, came up pursuant to adjournment
from last Monday, the Deputy Distnct-Attoney hay
ing then announced that be would be ready to try the
to-day at 10 n. NJ. Judge Kelley heard the case.
David Webster, ESQ.,, opened the case for the Com
monwealth by recounDg the facts OF the case which
are well known TO the readers OF The Bulletin. After
Mr.. w. had concluded, the Hon. John II. Wheeler
was called TO the stand and sworn. His evidence in
CHEF was nearly identical with that previously pub
shed in this paper.
Mr.. Wleelc! recognized Curtis and Ballard as the
men who bad seized hun and threatened 10 cat his
throat He Gso recognized Still as the man who ac
OmIaned WIFE ImsOn at the time of ne first assault.
He said Curtis jumped in the hack Wiz. the servants;
they called out, Master John ave me; il touched me
much, but could DO nothing for them. Mr. William
son said lie responsible for every hing There
much excitement and terror-cslliDg OF murder-much
noise; all weIe frightened the woman is very timid;
has always been III the family she came to Phladel
lhia by her own free will
Crosse xAmination by Mr. BiIney:
am fsImer; was bred 20 tie bar d0pt think
at Mr.. Suly siiye minutes; servants with me;
y ey got something to cot theIe Jane had been In my
service IRON December i.j3 was in Nicaragua from
% Dec mber leJi, TO 1t July ls55; Jane in this
country; she was born III our family; | wa1 on the
riverside OF the boat abaft; the distance from where
| sat IL the stairway is Just the width OF the boat |
was going across to New-JeIsey; think heevd but
one bell know il was o'clock by my watch; the
yersation with Williamson occupied five minutes; he
first addressed me; he then wanted 20 talk 70 the wo-
man; there was gentleman within two feet OF me,
but few persons Gu the hurricane; the discussion
YVES IL buried, animated and excitei tone of voice.
She preferred being with me exercised no sort OF
control over her, than ale choose 10 acknoTl-
edge; these people were my slaves, not servants by
contract Of wages; Jane had been married, put the
husband dead-the children were hers do know
OF other children OF James don know the number
have an impression there two; did ask her on
the boat ii size did want 10 return 10 her Children
she wished, before leaving the District of Columbia,
10 have her children taken with me- / gra.iet her,
accompanied them ali the time in the city, | bal no
apprehension OF Their leaving me; said all the Aho-
'iiionists IN Philadelphia could not make my people
leave ne; have found my mistake out wa under
orders 10 leave In The steamer of the 20L, tut did
Tot 90, wishing 20 tee the end OF this mater.
Why did you remain here
Objected 10. Ohjectioa sustained.
q. Are YOU stl the Minister accreito 10 Niegr.uel
a. am ct lesst have 40 notice 70 The contrary.
q. Have you made arrangements 10 saI tie 2oih
& the poLA OBJECTED C.