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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

COL JOHN A. GnMEB, JR.jWe had the pleas
ure of seeing this gallant officer, the Colonel ofthe
9th, a day or two since. He has nearly.fecorered
from She wound which he received at the,5attle of
Fredericksburg, and expects to reon his regiment
in a few days at Charleston.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

The Progress says that Capt Winder did not or
der the publication of the order in the Wilmington
journal to which we alluded in our last He is
not therefore, bamabe. The order, however, was
an important one and ought to have been published
IN Some form in all the papers which published the
ofder requiring the militia to drill
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27
MARRIED..

on the nth of February, 1864, at Jackson AT the
Gence OF the brides father, BY the Rev. E. p Wilson Maj
mos; W. JORDAN to Miss JULIErTE q. FAIsoN, Youngest
daughter OF COL FL. FaSou all of Northampton, N. G.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27
PcCKFT BOOK STOLEN.

n osT OR STOLEN FROM THE SUBSCRIBER. ON
the 18th of February at Weldon or short time be-
fore arriving al that place the cars from Petersburg
large POCKET BOOK, containing between $50 and 5000
hand for $500 drawn by G. F. Bason, payable to Jere
niah Bason certificate for share in the NorhCarO-
Lna Railroad in my own NAME with several other papers
of value 10 myself viii give The finder $50 fer the peck
ct book and lis contents, for such information as will
lead to it's recovery The pocket book if found any in
formation concerning it, be ie with the Editor of the
Sa.,s3a,d, Or Eith the subscriber at Graham n c
Alamance Co., n. c., Feb 81, 1858. 1s-w&swst.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

FIRE!-About o'clock on Tuesday morning
last our citizens were aroused by an alarm of fire.
1t was soon discovered that the kitchen of Mr. Lynn
Adams, on Davie Street. was being rapidly coEsum-
ed Soon 1t caught the dwellings OF Mr.. Adams
and Mr.. VIM. J. Lougee, and the outhouses, which
in short time were entirely destroyed The fur
niture and other articles of both dwellings were
saved. Mr.. Adams lost considerable quantity of
bacon His entire loss is quite heavy, having no
insurance. Mr.. Lougee had a partial Insurance. but
his loss was also heavy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

We publish in to days paper, as matter of gen.
eral concernment "An act for the relief of land
lords" This act takes effect thirty days after the
adjournment of the General Assembly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27
Battle of Williamsburg.

1t will be recolected that blame was attached to
the 23d N. G. Regiment and its Colonel COL John
F. Hoke, for its failure at the battle near Williams
burg, to support Col. McRae in the fatal attack
which he made upon battery by which the brave
and gallant 9th N. G. was horribly decimated. Col.
McRae's report also, we believe, reflected upon that
regiment.
The Charlotte Bulletin produces report from
Maj. Gen. D. H. Hill of that battle. which exoner
ates Col Hoke and the 23d from blame. In justice
therefore, to Col. Hoke and his regiment we annex
an extract from that report:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

OUR TER@s.-Our friends will please observe our
lee terms. Those sending less amount after the
10th inst, are credited at these rates Manv urito
f US as they expected a reply by letter. We
sbse no time Tor correspondence except when it is
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27
" HEADQUARTERS Hills DIVISION,
25Ih December 1889.

ain the battle of Williamsburg. it the intention Of
Gen. Longsreet to gain the of the Yankee battery
LETT flank, by passing through the woods 1t was new
er intended make fn attack upon through open
field ordered Col John T. Hcke, commanding the Esd
N c. Regiment aud another regiment (3Sth Virginia. to
clear the woods of the eneys skrmsh This done
Gerry HANDSOMELY and had it not been done. the regiment
advancing The field would have been exposed to
flank fire all the way. -
D. HILL. Maj. Gen.
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NOTICE.

"HE SUBSCRIBER. HAVING AT FEBRUARY
Il Term, 1863 of Johnston County Court, been duly
qualified as Executor of William EaTp deceased gives
tce all persons having accounts, debts claims de-
mauds against his said esator present them of all kinds
prescribed by law otherwise this notice will be plead
bar of their recovery.
Notice is also Civ en- that Executor of the sand William
Earp deceased SHALL the 18th day of March next and
from day to day until the whoes sold the ate dwelling
house Of the said William Earp in the County of johnston
offer for sale thrtyeght likely slaves many of them young
and very valuable about two hundred barrels of corn Od
der cotton wagon and gear. FIVE carts, two CARTS
household and kitchen furniture and other articles.
On credit of six months bond with approved sureties
will in every instance be required of the purchasers and
NO property will be delivered to the purchasers title
passed until bond and security is given aforesaid After
ali the personal and pershabe property is sold the
scrber will then offer for rent The plantation of his said
testator, until the LIST day of January, 1884.
WIN. HASTINGS, Executor.
Johnston CO.. N. c.. Feb. 81, 1883. 1s-w&swtd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27
The Latest News.

There is no war news to record and several weeks,
,rb,ns will eapse before any thing stirring occurs
The teerraphic news is mostly re hash from North
ern papers
The Northern papers deny the charge oil demo-
r.,zaton in Hooker's army, yet active measures
have been taken to prevent the circulation of liberal
papers among the soldiers.
The ultras have trumpcd up a charge against Gen.
Mcclellan based upon his alleged dSrespect to Gen.
S,t This is done doubtless, to prevent his recall
to his command
Senator Conway, of Kansas who it is believed
rsrresents the ultra abolitionists, has delivered
s,r,cb in the Senate, which he declares his OPP
s;ton TO a restoration of the Union, and boldly
ayocotes the recognition of the Confederate States
This is consistent The ultras are for dissolution
If slavery be permitted to exist or universal lmme-
a.to cmancipation and restoration of the Union.
The Democrats of Connecticut have nominated
Hon. Thomas H. Seymour as their candidate for
Governor, and passed strong resolutions condemn
ing Lineoln's policy and the CONSUMPTION.
II Is said that ExPresident Pierce is actively en-
gased to carry New Hampshire against the Lincoln
administration.
The Lincoln Congress has passed the bill estab-
fishing National Banking institution. The policy
meets with strong opposition, and will doubtless be
rninous to local Banking and the money holders OF
the North.
The Yankees continue their preparations to get
around Vicksburg if possible, if not to attack 1t
The canal they have cut the opposite side OF the
river admitted small draft boats and was expected
70 turn the river in Il heavy freShet
Tired of the depredations of the Alabama and
other Confederate war vessels the Yankees are fit
ting out three swift vessels powerfully armed to e" IN
is preparing for an expedition. The sickness Ill
Grants army is appalling.
RutIer il is said, will return to Louisiana Banks
pursuit of them Recently the Alabama has played
havoc among the Yankee shipping.
The New York market was heavily depressed from
fears of French intervention, and the issue of large
amounts of legal tender green backs. Id was sell
ling from 100 to 164.
The New York Times seems to apprehend that
the French Emperor has determined to open the
Southern ports at an early day
The enemy shelled Vicksburg the 23d, with
their batteries on the levee the opposite side Of
the river.
Matters were quiet dI dI last
Confederate vessels are frequently running the
blockade
ROsencranz had advanced midway between Muir
freesborO and Middleton. Gen. Bragg lie still in
command Of the army in front of ROsencranz.
Every thing on our coast remains quiet. The
Yankees have erected batteries at Barrngton's Fer
ry opposite Newbern. Capt Whitford's company
keeps them busy, and occasionally kills or wounds
some of them Deserters to Capt Whitfords camp
say that the negroes are kept drilling at Newbern
and that there are 5000 or Ie coo Yankees there.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

TAX EN- UFs
a ND COMMITTED To THE JAIL OF ONSLOW
n County, the 30th plt- negro man by the name
of JACK. who says he belongs to Lott Rich Of Sampson
County, N G. Said negro is abont thirty old ofyei
Tow complexion about i've feet eight inches high and says
he bought in Richmond and sold TO Rich by Dir. Bar.
den about seven months ago.
Alss, BEN about sixty years old, and PRINCE, about
eighteen years old who say they belong to the heirs Of E.
Sakey JONES' of Jones County and runaway from the salt
works TopSai Souod The owners OF said negroes
requested to forward prove property pay charges
and take them sway, they will be dealt with the law
directs. g. MURRILLs JR., Sh'
i Feb 9th, 1898. 10-w6m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

IMPORTANT SALE.
"TILL BE SOLD AT TOWLES' AUCTION AND
w Commission store, Saturday the 2Sth inst, at
10y o'clock.
Large Iron Safe.
Set Blacksmiths Tools large size and in good order
Lot good Carpenters Tools and Bench Screws.
Clock.
Lot Cast Steel
Ditto Wrought Iron and other articles belonging to
the late Henry Mining Company.
harpe's Rife, in good shooting order.
Large Tavern Lamp.
Feather Beds.
Mattresses
] Fine Stove, and other articles.
JAS. Nj. TOWLES, Auc.
Raleigh Feb 81, 1858. Ia-It.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

BLOCKADE GOODS.
lust RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT
% Fine SATTlNETTS,
Gentlemens heavy Cavalry and Dress Boots
Ladies' Prunella CATERS and
WOmens Leather Boots,
Heavy nett Jackets, and
Flannel under Shirts.
JAS NJ TowLEs, Agt.
Raleigh, Feb 81, 1888. IS
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-27

gENHE SUBSCRIBER WILL OFFER FOR SALE IN
in the town of Oxford Granville County n G., the
10th day of March next, Executor of John Webb de
ceased $50 of land Tar River six miles south of
Oxford and adjoining the lands of Geo. Bell Anderson
Green and Elizabeth Averet These lands well adapt
ed to the growth of wheat oats and tobacco There
the premises large and comfortable dwelling, and
all necessary ouhOuseS The situation is healthy and in
good neighbOrhOod The land is also rendered valuable
by excellent mill site, where the deceased formerly had
a and grist mill.
And on The day and place, as adminstra or Of
Margaret Webb, deceased one two horse WAGON. and
three thousand dollars NorthCarolina State Bonds.
Terms made known day of sale.
JOHN II. WEBB, Executor.
Tally Ho, Granville Co, N. c. Feb. 81 1863. l8-td.
~ Richmond Wing and Petersburg Express insert
Daily for week and send bills to the Executor.
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LAND SALE,

~ Spirit of the Age and Fayetteville Observer please
copy. I'D
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-03
Arbitrary Arrests.

We understand that at the Democratic
meeting to be held on Monday evening
next, to protest against arbitrary arrests
and interference with the rights of citi.
zens, resolution will be offered de nouuc-
ing General Mcclellan for having, while
in command of the Army of the Potomac,
arrested the presen, Judge MoCunn. Of
New York, Chen staying in Washington
city, at midnight. taking him BY pro-
vost guard. placing him on the cars and
banishing him to New York. with an in
junction not to return under peril of his
LIFE. What makes The case of Judge
McCunn more fragrant, is the fact that
no reason was assigned for hi. arrest. and
he has no, been able to visit Washington
city since it took place. Loyal men, Of
course, will admit that General Mcclellan
had perfect right to remove any person
from his military department who had al.
tempted to demoralize or iajure his army.
and will sustain his act. We very much
regret that q meeting Of our Democrat.
fellow citizens should be convened for ths
purpose of expressing disapprobation o
it, and trust the resolution will be defeat
ed.-[ Philadelphia Press.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-03
resolution by such means has no prece-

. resolution by such means has no prece-
dent. Let three hundred thousand come,
ave sir, lot this number multiplied by ten
come, and they will come If the Govern
ment stands to the proposition already
made, can We receive them, employ them
or provide for them? Is the sweeping
magnitude of the great project" Of the
Government comprehendedy A just and
merciful God rules in the Heavens and
among men, and we hope for the best
But am forgetting the "spotted niger"
Col. Torrence and myself having found
the little fellow took him, with his father,
upon boat and had him stripped for ex-
animation. Eight months old, well grown,
well developed and spr;ghtly. Black
hands and feet, white arms and legs, the
white in spots predominating 10 front. and
the black behind. Taken - whole the
colors about equal in extent. The father
is jet black. the mother q quadroon. and
the black of the child, that of It's mother
and the white beautifully fair-a camel
leopard specimen Of the yenus homo. In
the whirl of events what shall we not see
next Of course the little bautling, un-
conscious Of his greatness and power, is
the theme of universal curiosity and com.
ment. Where is the ubiquitous Barnum
tina, this out-crop of new race is not ca
gcd in glass, and on exhibition in the
great metropolis! What provoking COM
ment on the wide spread almost instruct-
i've prejudice against color 10 be white
or black? On the statutes which shall
claim him Freedom or Slavery. Give him
to Liberty, and install him an snfranchised
citizen, and how admirably adapted 70
concentrate the SURFACES of extreme par
ties! Kind reader, think by this time
YOU can bear little more Latin. Here il
is-faeto, which means let there be an
end to this scribhling. E. w. GRAY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-06-03
rorr,rry coNyrMrIoN.

A y,sss convention of the loyal citizens Of Lee
rountv win be held at Charleston, on Saturday
the eth day Of June, 1868, ct one O'Clock N
or the purpose Of appointing Delegates to the
State Convention, to be held at Des MONIES, on
the lTth day Of june A D. 1858.
u. s. MERRIAM,
II STRONG,
f. JAEGER
r A. RUSSELL.
J. Ii. wISTERB0THAM.
Ceut'l Com If Lee Co
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-07-24
The Louisville Democrat and PrOy0tt
MARSHALL.

= !
The Louisville Democrat and Proyott
Marshall.
kbout lnstlh ago the Louisville Demo
crnt received The following note from tn,
Provost ,rsafshal Of he city
IIsADQuABrrrs PRoyosT MARSHAL.
fuuisville. X June6, 1868.
EIitors Louisrair btmocrat:
Gsntlemen faye. the honor most res
pectinIly.sy relaestt that you discontinue,
yptsr attacks and reflections upon the war.
measures Of the Government. 49,,
] rcmain, gentlemen very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
oELAspo II. MooRE. ,
Colonel aud Provost Marshal. 4.
Whereupon the Democrat made the fol-
lowing retrara:
We confess hat We have doiGsioied, she,k,,
er the war measures of the administration
are the perfection of human wisdom but
'.this eloquent bit of paper" has removed
our doubts. wiped the black scruplcs FROM
our soul, and Convinced Us tags When Abra-,
sham Lincoln dies, wisdom will go into the
grave with him-al except one leg. which
will be buried with the rest of the Cabinet.
We believe, that if all the departed Solo.
mons and Solons had come back, and with
all the advantages of their experience in
this world and the other, had set themselves
to work, they could not, have devised any
means so we'll calculated as those of our ad-,
tnntStyation to restore our Union, and
mako as again a happy band .-of brothers.
We Believe in subjugation, determination,
ruination and totheration generally. Give.
us any. believing to do and the job shall be
done at this office with the utmost neatness
and despatch. $3.50 49,
Ask US to believe that two and three
make seventy nine; that the earth is fat,
and that the Provost Marshall of the city
of Louisville is not, and see if we don't do
it. If anybody finds any believing hard to
do, let him call upon US, and we promise
to do it 70 his satisfaction, and much cheap
er than he could do it himself Like the
old saint whc complained that what the
Church required him to believe was too
easy. we want something to try our powers
Oh. for scmething hard TO believe! And
after believing all possible and all ippossi-.
BILE things, with Oliver Twist, we will cry
for more!
We are indebted for so much enlighten-,
ment to the illustrious Col Moore, Of the
25th Michigan, Provost Marshal of Lcuisss-
vile, etc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-07-24

INroRTlNr IsroKMArloN From The
Philadelphia Iaquirer's account Of the cap
sture Of the gunboat Atlanta. tits ascertained
that not !. shot penetrated this vessel -
The iron was indented aud the wood work
stove in and splintere1, but all the balls
fell back into the water. This ia inpor-
tart Interruption.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-07-24
Chr Uinditator,
W. II. II. LYNN, Editor & Proprietor.
TERMS.


The ssvlNDlCATOR'' is published weekly, at
Three Dollars year: Two Dollars for
six months; One Dollar and Twenty-Five
Cents for three months, Invariably IN AID
VANCE.
ADVERTISEMENTS of ten lines Cor less) inserted
once for One Dollar, and Seventy Cents for each
continuance. Larger advertisements in the same
proportion.
~ Unless the number of insertions be marked
Upon the manuscript, they will be inserted until
forbid, and charged accordingly.
ED- liberal discou9kfnade to those who ad-
vertisc by The year.
re- Annual advertisers will be limited to their
immediate business though occasional changes in
the form of the advertisement may be made during.
the year.
NB~ Transient advertisements payable in ad-
vance; ali others will be considered ue-when-ea4-
Lad for
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The Wheel of Fortune.


/ Twenty-three years ago last November
Louis Napoleon, the present Emperor of
France, left the ST. Charles HAtel withots
paying his board bill. In the New Orleans
Bee of November Goth, 1885, appeared the
following account of the mobile Counts"
departure from that city:
Count Louis Napoleon Eonapattc. whose
arrival in this city. was announced in seaet-
Al Of the papers, has left New Orleans in
high dudgeon, and for just reasons. He
was yesterday morning informed by the pro.
.prietor of the ST. Charles Hotel that it was,
customary for gentlemen travelling without
baggage nhe Count was scan,ily provided
in that way tot man of his titular dimen-.
sionsY 10 pay for their board III aafahca !.
whrreupon he fbl.YSipg dialogge ehsued
Connt- My isame IS sufficient guarantees
for my bill.
Publican our mans, ,roant. is a very
20 Il onc. bit won't buy marketing.
Count Make out the bill.
Pullean-lt shall be done. a.,
The e1r' ( ' I. s. 5. On ptsssntsd the bill.
H4si't T. I VI tt-c Iat4ic W CVOuS - ~. oO-
naaaite ~ .,.f !,
! :,'ly na,s said the f'4aq se, /. is Luis
..xapolenn 5ouapar,e | wish it 20 stated,
Il, lll IN the account
!. \ srcohd III was made orr, end the en-
,ir, ,.s,sie w.,lten nut ii jar, tgihle letters
NJ nas< !: sn.|i.t s.snuls 9apcleon b.
sapartf, sPn Cas- S.goyia. Eamschatka.
an other depel' se"',i,s, Say 50 ID the BILL"
Responded tn sllIs Of ,t'ahlI'Tf.
Il will moi n'akc oS'f a.ttsird bill. y, sail
tie slerls Fheu l'tf ia damned fl, Pay
i : Sai3 lis 'fxtsF'r'9sj. aud forthwith all
e'f'latt iltt q
8 r. T-7r-is
P.S-rc. HHsnuTLf, Fin. b,iige at Straw
b Try Plains, in.'h +. !. aud Va. HsiI-
f9ai. which. with OF E $ VS. oulnt several
weeks since BY the laukces has been re-
built, AMI the trains low pass over the
road withonl ,lslay The other bridges
Which were d.stroveG. have been rebuilt.
some days In 4 Rep4l'scae
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-07-24

IRON SHIPBUILD1NG ON THE MERsEY.-
There are now in course of construction no
less than twenty three vessels of various
sizes, not including gunboats for tho En-
peror of China. and the frigate for the Eng
lish Government at Birkenhead. An inn
provement in the building of ships has
lately been introduced, and the reports
from the experimental vessels are very sat-
isfactory indeed. We refer to the build
ing of vessels, of steel. .Tt gives ships
double the strength of iron With plates just
one half the thickness, thus allowing them
to carry a cargo on a considerably less draft
Of water: is also stronger than iron, and
being of such light substance the vessels
can Be built with finer lines. So satisfac-,
tory have the experiments been that keel
has been laid down to build ship of 1000
tons for Messrs. G. s. Lemon & Co., to
trade between this port and the East In
dies. The steel feet are the steamers
Banshee and Phantom (the latter now load
ing at this port for Nassau) and the schoor-
er Domitila, now on her way to the Sand
wish Islands. Mr.. Laird has also on hand
the two gunboats for the Emperor Of China,
but about whose ultimate destination so
much has been said. They are in a very
forward state, and their laanch' may soon
be looked for. Some Of the plates used are
FIVE inch ones, and are bent to requisite an
gle by hydraulic power. The vessels arc
beautiful specimens of naval architecture,
and very strong, built in Mr., Lairds we'll
known style. and will certainly add eff
GENTLY to a feet in either the China or Con-
federate waters. From these it viii be
seen that the. trade is at present unusually
brisk, and will Bear favorable comparison
with any other part Of the Kingdom.-
Liverpool Journal of Commerce June 8.
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Advortisins Ascncv

Advortisin AEenCy
Tny undersigned offers his services to persons
desiring to Advertisein any of the papers in the
Southern Cnnfederacy. Persons in the country
Wishing to ADVERTISE their LAND OR 9TH Ek
PROPERTY. would 40 we'll to avail themselves o
!he SnrruEuy Fifth FI4Es,ps anr, ,dther papers
tiEoRGE iiARIas, -.
Foreifian "etaunton indicator.
Arrii 10, 1863
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70 tic Editor Of tie Wa,a !:

DEAEH OF AKcHBIsHop kESEfc!l Tie
Most Reverend Francis Patrick k,1nick
d. D., Catholic Archbishop Of Baltimore,
died suddenly at his residence i, that city
on Wednesday, the 9th iGst..
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All advertising for less term than three months,
will be charged for at the usual rates:
gy- Professional Cards not exceeding seven tines
Inserted ono year for SlO-six months for $3.50.
Mg- Announcements of Candidates So; to be
paid in advance.
nj An Communica lions or Notices OF a personal
or private character, or intended Or calculated to
promote an private enterprise or interest, Will De
charged for as advertisements.
Nr Obituaries will be charged FOR at the rate
Of Ten CEsTs per line. They must in all cases be
accompanied by the money.
s.. W. Olice on Beverly Stteet, two doors East of
d. Crawfords Corner.
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BURGLARY.

y BO ROLANE
The store Of Mr.. Gabriel Hirsk Of this
place vas broEsn open on Saturday night
last, between eleven and twelve clock and
two gold watches, several silver watches,
cotton cloth, silk handkerchief's and other
articles were distracted, amounting in val,
ue to between So 600 and So 600. sus-
picion rested upon negro boy hired by
Mr.. Hirsh belonging to Mrs. Tap, who was
arrested and confined in Jail. He confessed
the theft and implicated o free negro called
Tom Champ. Upon investigating the mat
ter. Tom Champ proved an alibi and was
released