Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-06-26
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
The Fugitive Slave Case IN Alexandria


nence is given in that paper, we extract the
following relative to the fugitive slave case III
this place, to which reference has already been
made, and Of which we ma probably hear
more:
1t seems that on Saturday last, Maryland
slavc-hunter went 10 the Mayor Of Alexandra;
and procured a warrant for the arrest Of man,
who with his family: has been living IN Alex
andria for some time past, and where ne IS
regularly employed. The arrest was not made
under the fugitive slave act: bHt under the l:sW
of Virginia. The man was arrested, but: m
stead Of taking him to jail, there to await the
usual legal proceeding IN such cases the e oteeG5
took him directly to the feryboat. 10 this
summary proceeding the man demurred, and
bravely resisted His resistance was discovcred
by some soldiers, who at once interfercd, and
took the whole party before the provost mar
shall who finally decided that the alleged fug-
tive should 90 free. The claimants, however,
are not satisfied and have; we understand, ap-,
5pealed to the Secretary Of War for & redress OF
grievances. ~.-: -..<... = -. .>.--
A singular part of this business is, that. al.
though the Mayor Of Alexandra IS regarded as
a loyal citizen, he administered to the CLAIMANT
an oath Of aegiance drawn by himself, instead
of the oath provided BY the government. : It's
also said that the Union citizens Of Alexandra
sustain the slave hunters, and oppose the ac-
ton of Col. Gregory, who had the manliness
to exercise his authority in favor OF justice and
Of freedom .* s..>... ,.:?z sig ~. :.
l.. The following communication, BY q citizen OF
Alexandria, gives the details of the affair."
which will be read with interest ."
,: ---->< ALEXANDRIA, VA, June "a, 1862.
Nrccpc E'DITop Last SatJl afternoon
Mr.. John Hunter, of Prince George county,
Maryland, took out.a warrant, from Lewis Nc
Kenzie, Mayor of this city, Of which the toll
lowing Is copy: 60 -.
HI r.@=. go J. --'sALExASDRIA June q, 1862.
: Messrs Edelin, and Gray will arrest and
commit to JAIL if necessary, Robert, Isaac,
James, Grandson, and Ann, five slaves, the
property Of John Hunter, Of Prince. George
county, Marylandt If committed to jail, the
jail fees to be paid by Mr., Hunter. ..t->- .
- -. LEWIS MCKENZIE. J. P.'' .
= In order to make the case as strong as pos
sible, he took the following oath: *'--'..' .,'-
STATE OF YlRa1s1A ALEXANDRIA COUNTY: 80 - >.%
i, John Hunter, Of the county OF Prince
Georges, In the State of Maryland, solemnly
swear that am true and loyal citizen of the
United States and that will support the Con
stitution thereof as the supreme law Of the
land, and that / will, to the extent Of my abil
tiles, uphold and maintain it. I will, to the
danger which may threaten it: So held me
God. i. s-@ .1.@. .~@..- JOHN HUNTER.
=. Sworn to before me, this -2lst day Of June,
t 1862. 49,. >.. LEWIS MCKENZIE J: p =.
The above oath was provided and admins
tered BY the Mayor Notwithstanding the fact
+ that we are supplied with one by the govern
ment; in the following form, which We think
much the best, as it pinches just where We find
a sore. spot, State RICH "s...a :.l@4 .~.:<'
Il, -, do solenn - that Twill sup
port protect and defend thn-f Constitution and