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to the sloop with a constable and brought the two men before a magistrate to answer to this charge.
They did not attempt to deny the truth of it, but Tried to excuse themselves on the plea that they resisted an attempt to take away their proper.
Of course, this was of no avail, and they were obliged to enter into bonds for their appearance at court.
Being strangers in the city, it was difficult to obtain bail, and there seemed to be no alternative but a prison.
However, as there must unavoidably be considerable trouble and delay in procuring all the necessary evidence concerning the birth of the alleged slave, her friends agreed to dismiss them, if they would pay all expenses, give each of the officers five dollars, and manumit the girl.
Under existing circumstances they were glad to avail themselves of the offer; and so the affair was settled.
Boston, J. P. Jewett and Company; Cleveland, Ohio: Jewett, Proctor and Worthington; London; Low and Company, 1854.
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