Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-06-05
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nhfs SOttthc fNo1ncu IN OONhnNtoHg hAye
John Joliffe, Esq, lawyer of this city,
extensively known as tho friend and advo-
cate Of the slaves in cases arising under the
oFugitivo Law" was on Saturday last mob
bed in Coyington, and driven out Of that
town. Mr.. and Mrs Jolifc had been invit-
vited by the Rov. Mr. Sage, of Covington to
dine, and Mrs. J. went over in the morning
between IL and ], Mr.. J. started over. On
the ferry boat he inquired the way to Mr..
Sagos.
Proceeding up town, Mr.. Jolliffc was ac-
costed near the first cross street above the
landing by name. He extended his hand
to the man, saying at tho same time, II
don't rcccollect you" The man replied,
'my name is Gaines, know you id well,
you id rascal, you d--d nigger thief
You came over here to steal our niggers."
Mr.. Jollifc, thinking this was only the usual
Kentucky way, said good naturedly, ooh,
no, came over here to dine with my friend
tho Rev. Mr.. Sage" A crowd collected
around them and Gaines thrust his fist
against Mr.. JollifFe's breast and into his face
using violent and insulting language at the
same time, evidently with the design of pro-
voking Mr.. ]. to somo show of violence
Mr.. J., however, walked on, surrounded by
the hooting crowd, beyond the Madison
House, and finally went into Undertakes
store for protection.
Timberlake made some show of dissuad-
ing Gaines, and even holding him, but
seemed very glad when he had got Mr..
Joliffe into the street again. Gaines then
went TO the corner of the street and made
the proclamation that "Joliffe was a
d-d nigger thief, and that all those inter-
ested in niggers had better look out for he
had como over to steal their niggers." This
brought still larger crowd out. Mr.. Joliffe
finding it was impossible to proceed to Mr..
Sage's turned to the crowd and told them
that if they were determined not to permit
him to 60 on, that he would return, and ap.
pealed to them for protection to the ferry
This gathering of Kentucky gentlemen Gol
there was number of merchants and re-
spectacle looking men in it, with some row
dios) replied with one voice, "G-d d-n
you, you need not not appeal to us" and
laughed in derision at the idea.
Mr.. Jolliffe was in great danger of being
seriously injured by the crowd, when Mr.
Warnock ian ex-marshal) came up, and tax
ing Mr.. Joliffe by one arm, guaranteed tc
see him safely to the boat. Marshal Let
took the other, and they walked toward the
ferry, Gaines and the crowd following. A
largo man walking with Gaines cried out
"Get cowhide and cowhide him." ant
Gaines inquired at every house they passed
for a cowhide. He finally got whip ant
struck Mr.. Jolliffe with it over the shoulders
when Marshal Lett turned and arrested
Gaines. A German then came forward t
assist in protecting Mr. Jolliffe, and he ar
rived safely on the ferryboat.
On the way down the crowd seemed de
termined on violence, crying out, "lyncl
him." cowhide him." "hang him." and wer
only deferred by the determined conduct o
Mr. Warnock and Marshal Lett.
Gaines will be tried tomorrow at tel
o'clock, before Mayor Foley, who, we under
stand, has expressed determination to pu
stop to such scenes. This Gaines becam
notorious as the master of Margaret, tn
negro woman who murdered her little gil
rather than see her return to slavery. w
presume he will receive but little sympath
: in Covington, for he is regarded with grea
, contempt by all honorable Kentuckians fo
. his conduct in taking Margare. away secre
q ly from Frankfort, and selling her dow
a South, when he had promised the Governc
. of that State to keep her to await a requ
q sition from Gov. Chase; not only brcakin
his own word, (Which was nothing) but al:
; causing the Governor of Kentucky to brea
!, his, and thus bringing disgrace upon tn
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