New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-02

night IL they could be accommodated Casweh Johe-,
vfom thew adore seed, told them that Mr. Armstrong
was no, at home, and that Mrs. was sick, but ne
would ask her if they could have supper ana Dug
ipgs. He went into the house, aud, soon RETURN
inc with an affirmative snswer, led the way
to the barn, and helped 70 aaarn hs;r ope
per they consulted together awhile, and hnslly an.
nounced to Jones that vas still qnite hight they
would continue on their journey. Jones accordingly
assisted them to harness the n1rsss, wncu 1sng &c
TO nav He started TO 20 TO the house 10 ask Ma. Arm
strong. but one of the party following Immediately
after cutched him by the right arm and cried, BOYS
I've cot him ~ Poor Jones Ghoated aloud for help,
and struggled desperately to free HIMSELF but the 9TH
ers of the gang up and held him firmly some chok-
inc him to stop his cries. while others put hand .uff
on his right wrist. He succeeded in freeing his throat
70, moment from their grpe, and shouted again for
help with all his might; but he was choked until he
became insentible. On recovering consciousness he
found himself lying in the wagon, and heard one Of the
parry cav, with an OATH I" believe he's dead" To
h,s inquiries and prayers for release not an answer
was vOucbsafed and the horses were driven rapidly
along until on reaching thicket of woods not far
from Wyandot the party came TO a halt, and camped
for the night. JoIe s was kept here IN cOnine nent
until Thursday evening" his hair was cut of close TO
his head, and in the morning he was severely beaten
with pistol belt, receiving cuts and dreadful bruises
which are still unhealed.
After dark on Thursday evening, be was taken oy
two Of the gang to Kansas City, where provision
been made TO have skif 10 readiness 70 Terry tue
party across the river lot proving s0 t al %o
into the town and left IN charge OF one OF the men
while his comrade went in search OF the delnquene
boatman. He returned in the course OF an nour o.
two and reported all ready" They then dragged
Homes down to steamer lying at the leyee and putting
him into the boats yawl the captain oil the ste
took the place of of the kidnspper ana cea TWO
of his deck hands to them across the river Az tne
opposite shore they found man ID waiting WIZ 10 W.
started for st. Joseph at which place they arrived IN
dine time Here the captive was put IN the jail ana
there kept until Sunday evening when two OF the KID,
manners In company with the aler. came to his cell
and said thew had made mistake, he was not the msn
thew wanted and they would carry him back. He re.
fused to 20 with them from fear some other evil
might bef1l him. but said he would find his own way
home if they would give nun some money 70 pay aus
called Cox, then gave him two dollars and told him
Taking the first train that left for Atchison and the
steamer from that point he reached heavenworh early
on Monday morning, and Immediately left for Arm
strong az his captOrs had told hu, while In JAIL that
thew were going to fetch his brother and sister. Ar
rived at Arms Iongs he learned that the family had
fled to QIinG.ro and this morning he came here and
with his ,wn lips gave this sad story OF his s1er
ines His hair is dark, but straight; his eyes hazel
and complexion such thst where ehnology Is mo- care
fully studied he would pass for white In other words,
he is very lght-c " octoroon."
IN Inc III ~ Oh JOetpu, nc iouuu wv So'oiou .oon
who were stolen from Wyandot, via Kansas City,
early in July They say they were free and had bsen
hired at Lavenworth to 60 TO Fort Scott; but as TIE
Hya,dot Argus has given an account OF their ca Sc
and, in connection with IT, Of Luther s. Wood, Sheriff
Of Wysndot County, need say ne more about il.
About fortnight since, MIR. Wilson OF Kansas
City discovered two men, late at night with wagon,
near bis premises and in the act OF running on ne
of bis negroes He pursued Them but in the chase fell
from bark, breaking an arm and leg, and atictog
injuries that will probably be fatal. II was thought
Until recently that this ali attempt by Abolitionsts
but tie impression is that this same Missouri kid
mapping party, turning their hand against their
fellow slaveholders trying to steal he negroes
with the view of selling them down the river"
You sill no doubt think this hard picture Of Western
life and perhaps blame for not taking our own re-
dress We are indignant and smart anoer our wrongs,
but not yet strong enough to act Believing that "who
would be free, themselves mu,t stiks the blow we
only try to impress this upon the colored people Of
Kansas and biie our time. Doubt.ess the reputation
of the negroes for cowsrdce is the Gauge O. these bold
and IawI.ts attacks upon their rights, but hope aud
think that they have found the limit beyond which for
bearance ceases to be virtue, and that dead kdnap-
per will ere long be the proof Of their enlightenment