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MR.. JoLLIFFE MOBBED IN CoVINGToN.

siVey known as Tue Trend and advocate Of Tue
slave in cases srising under the Fugitive Las"
was, on Saturday last, mObbed in COvington, sDl
driven out Of that town. Mr. and Ms. JOlifee
had been invited by the Rev Mr.. Sage, Of Cow
ingtoD, to dine, and Mrs. J. went over in the morn
ing; between IL and Mr. Jolfe started over.
On the ferry boat be inquired the way TO Mr.
Sage's.
Proceeding up town, Mr.. JoIiifs was accosted
near the fist cross street, above the landing, BY
name. He extended his band to the man. saying
at the same time, 81 don't recollect you." The
man replied, "my name is Gaines. know you
id well, you d-d rascal, you d. ID nig-
ger thief You came over here to steal our
Liggers" Mr.. Jolliffe, thinking this was only the
usual Kentucky way, said good naturedly, "oh,
no, came over here to dine with my friend the
Rev. Mr.. Sage" A crowd collected around them
and Gaines thrust his fist against Mr.. Joliffs's
breast and into bis face, using violent and insult.
ing language at the same time, evidently with tie
design of provoking Mr. ]. to some show Of vo-
euce. Mr.. j., however, walkel on, surrounded by
the hootiug crowd, beyond the Madison House
aud finally went into Undertakes store for pro-
lection.
Timberlake made some show OF dssuading
Gaines, and even holding him, but seemel very
glad when he got Mr.. JolIife out into the street
again. Gaines then went to the corner Of the
street and made proclamation that "Jolliffe was
id nigger thief, and that all those interested
in niggers had better look out, for he had come
over to steal their riggers" This brought sill,
larger crowd out, Mr.. Jollift finding it mpossi
Bile to proceed TO Mr.. Sages, turned to the crowd
and told them that if they were de e: mined not to
permit him to 60 on, that he would return, and
appealed to them for protection to the ferry. This
gathering of Kentucky gentlemen (for there was
number Of merchants aud respectable looking
men in it. with some rowdies,) replied with oue
3 Voice, cd d-n You, yon neel not appeal to
5 u.s." and laughed in d4risiou at tue idea.
e Mr.. Jolliffe was in great danger Of being seri
ousy injured by the crowd, when Mr.. Wamocl
J fan ex marshall came up, and taking Mr.. J"lhff,
e by one arm, guaranteed to see him safely to th'
It boat. Marshal Lett took the other. aid tie,
= walked towards the Ferry, Gaines and the crowC
e following. A large man walking with Gaine'
cried out: "get COW hide and cowhide him" anc
> Gaines inquired at every house they passed. for
cowhide He finally got whip and struck Mr.
Jollife with it over the shoulders, wheh Marsha
i Lett turned and arrested Gaines. German
then came forward to assist in protecting Mr.. JO
life, and he arrived safely on the ferry boat
On the way down, the crowd seemed determin
ed on violence, crying out, "lynch Lim," "cow
hide him" "hsng him." and were only deferred
by the determined conduct of Mr.. Warnock anC
r Marshal Lett.
IS Mr.. Warnock deserves great credit for his con
!, duct 10 tlis affair." Though differing entirely iron
!. Mr. Jollife ia his views on slavery, yet he is to-
high minded and honorable gentleman to per
Il nit even political enemy to suffer by mob VIC
!. ence. The law-aLiding citizens of Covingtor
owe him debt OF gratitude for saving thsir town
!. by timely interference, from further Disgrace
F. Marshal Let's conduct is also worthy of all com
4 mendation.
d There is no doubt, from the spirit manifested
D BY the mob, that but for the interposton of thes
men, Mr.. Jolliffe would have suffered serious per
y sonal injury.
|, The above statement was obtained from an ey
>. witness-s most reliable man-and we unhesta
: tingly vouch for its correctness.
Y Gaines will be tried tomorrow at ten o'cocE
l. before Mayor Foley, who, we understand, has ex
t, pressed determination to put stop to sue
$, scenes.
D This Gaines became notorious as the master c
Margaret, the negro woman who murdered he
}" little girl rather than see her returned to slavery
10 We presume he will receive but little sympathy
. Covngton, for be is regarded with great contemF
70 by all honorable Kentuckians for bis conduct |
taking Margaret away secretly from Frankfort an
j" selling her down South. when be had Tromi'e
u the Governor of that State to keep her to await
:, requisition of Gov. Chase; not only breaking h
: own word, (which was nothing but also causing
the Governor of Kentucky to break bis, and thu
bring disgrace upon the state.-Gi". Gdz.
le ETThs young fellow whose girl told him sh
Ie didn't want him any longer. wears a htty'si
ct weight in his hat to prevent him from GROWN
x any longer.
le JAKE" said an old farm er to bis mower. "a
r you know how many horns there are to dieu
er ma?"-aWell no not 'zsctly," replied Jake, "bI