The true Democrat., 1856-12-02
From the Detroit Free Press. A Fugitive Slave Case--PlOt Stimulated by Black Republicans..Laugha Finale.
Jackson, Mich, Monday, October 27, '56.

| JackSon, Mich, Monday, October 27, '56. | Our town has been the scene of considerable excitement for the last two or three days. It | appears that negro was sent to jail for steal l ing horse. After he was arrested and before trial, in Livingston county, the negro caused | his master to be written to in Missouri. His master came, but not until the negro had been imprisoned. The negro requested and made i hs master promise to come after him when his time should be out. In pursuance of that un- derstanding his master came and sought an in- terview with the negro. The officers of the 1 prison at first refused to let him in to see him. After much effort and perseverance the officers let him see the negro. The master asked him 1 if he wished to go back. The negro said he did not want to 20 back. After some conver- sation about other matters the negro was taken back to his work. The master then publicly stated that he should not disturb him any where and should not take him back; and that he should not come after him had he not pro- missed to do so The master then left fer home.
 The republicans then called a meeting and agreed on plan of action; and that was to get up an excitement on the matter, if poSslble.- | In pursuance of the arrangement they tee- graphed in every direction they could for the negroes 10 come to Jackson, and in each place make all the noise possible. Saturday our vil- lage was filled with {" colored gemmeu," peram- bulatng our streets with all kinds of arms and in close confab with the republican leaders, | Night came and darkness was made stll more dismal by these black republican knights "- Prominent republicans constantly excited the negroes--told them to be sure to have their "powder dry"
 Clubs, guns, pistols, bowie-knives, bludgeons in all the pomp of war, surrounded the prison Saturday night One of these leaders stationed the negroes-told them to stand for their rights strike for their brother and lIbertv--and that the republican party would back them.
 The clock finally struck twelve.
 All waited in breathless suspense. Each darkey and republican cooked his pece--their knees began to shake Belshazzar-like. Some were suddenly affected in the bowels and had to leave; others took "dram' to keep up their courage and nerves. A noise was made toward Main street by some mischievous boys. CufTy and white men became alarmed and about half ran, to fight another day.
 | Captain Foote, Wilcox, Beebe and Treadwell cried " for sbamo," They tried to rally, but it was no go.
 The editor of the Citizen said he would go | r was so potent on another occasion, and see fl that would not stop such shaking and knocking of knees He left and has rot been heard of since. Alter much effort about three hundred were rallied. Soon the prison doors opened the darkey made his appearance. Hammond, reverend gentleman, negroes and white men surrounded him and marched to the railroad depot. Each man had his gun cooked his sword drawn, and a bowie-knife fourshing- By this time, no foe being in sight, they be- came valiant, brave and defed all law-made the night hideous with their yells Many had become intoxicated and found a resting place on the ground. Finally the cars came in, and the poor darkey Was sent to Canada. The next day drunken drkeys were plenty. The more sensible were ashamed of the farce, and disap- peared as soon as possible. We have some negroes here now begging money to get home.
 Thus has ended the disgracefu farce got up i by prominent republicans to aid their sinking fortunes Their party voted in Congress to extend this fugitive slave law. To-day the republicans are mad because the Missourians did not try to get the slave. They have been heard to say that if row could have been got up on this case, it would have elected Mr. Biug. ham Governor. Mir. Bingham could have par doned this darkey, as he has done others, be-
 fore hls time was cut and he could have been sent away But no. He wanted the excite ment for his election. But 1t was a ridiculous farce.