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Ciushedi and be became reckless. lie bad repeat
edly sought the protection Of the British Consul
at Savannah, Nj. Molyneaux, but that funeiionary
refused % interfere in his behalf, apparently fear
ing to do 50, sud probably looking upon Slavery
as very satisfactory condition for man with a
black skin theory which be illustrated by MIN
self holding slaves When Hudson bought him,
Demoek asserted bis right 10 freedom, and told
him bis story. Hudson evidently was satisfied
with the truth Of bis statement, aud consequently
that he was very insecure property to hold: 80 be
sent him to a trader for sale. Mr.. Davidson, II.
quor dealer near the market in Savannah, became
bis purchaser. He lived With him two years, when
Davidson came to him one day, told bin be bad
heard that he claimed to be a British ject, and
asked him what we're the facts lie, too. was con.
vDced Of the truth Of the singular history, aud
Immediately sent him again TO a slave dealer, for
sale at purchasers risk. Mr.. Benjamin Garmsn
bought him for $3.50, 10 order to give Demock
another opportunity to purchase himself. This
was little more than year ago, since which time
the poor fellow has returned the purchase money,
aud few days suce came or here IN the steamer
alabama lest some new device should be found
to deprive him of the liberty he has been forty.
five years in pursuit Of.
Among the Spanish sailors captured on board
the Peacock, with Demock, was one named Min
go. Between these two lasting friendship sprang
up, aud they have managed to work together du-
ring all their many years residence in Savannah.
Il year ago. by advice Of a friend, Demock took
Mingo heiore lawyer, who prepared the neces.
sary afidavs setting forth the facts of bis capture
and his title to recognition as British subject
To this Mingo made oath in due form. 4 day or
two afterwards, he was arrested upon the charge
Of drunkenness, and thrown into prison, where he
died very suddenly aud mysteriously. The proofs,
however, are deemed ample to establish Demock's s
claim; and bis purpose is if possible, to bring
suit to recover damages of Carr and others for his
long detention in Slavery. Whatever means be
eau iedllS lIOll buls sOuICe VI lIOH Tue uOudlUhs
of the charitable, he desires o appropriate to the
release from Slavery of his wife and children, aud
grandchildren. His Oldest child, Virginia, is in
Savannah with three children. The next, Christi
ana, has one child. Tue third, Elizabeth, has
two. Besides these, he has son who belongs 10
lawyer OByrne, of Savannah, who has befriend-
ed Demock in bis recent undertakings.
Since bis arrival here, Demock has called upon
the Acting. British Consul to make good bis title
TO protection as a British subject with view to
prosecuting his oppressors. That official sent him
to his counsel, Mr.. Edwards, who discourages him
from attempting to do anything because the case
has laid SO ong. If there is statue of limitations
which deprives subject of redress for wrong,
when he has been prevented by force from calling
for it sooner the British Government will proJa-
bly, announce the fact when this case is brought
fairly before them. That Demock Charlton is
entitled to redress from some quarter is certain
and the question remains for practical decision
who is responsible for it. Either the Government
of the United States or that of Great Britain is
bound by every consideration of humanity and
Justice to see that he receives some compensation
for bis life Of oppression and cruel wrong,