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The Daily Dispatch: September 10, 1863., [Electronic resource], Address of Lt.-Gen. Hardee. (search)
Stealing butter. --A free negro, named John W. Butcher, was arrested and brought before Recorder Caskie yesterday morning on the charge of stealing four and a quarter pounds of butter, and selling it to a Mrs. Vickers. Mr. Danna appearing as counsel for John, severely catechized Mrs. V., eliciting the fact that his client went with another negro into her store to sell some butter and received from his companion, who had sold the article, 75 cents, which be immediately invested at Vickers's into Wesley. John having entered into bonds once before, his recognizance was declared forfeited, and he was required to again give bonds in the sum of $300 for his future good conduct. The Recorder also ordered him to receive 39 lashes. The negro's counsel in this case doubting the right of the Recorder to require an additional bond from an individual whose first ball has not yet expired, announced his intention to test the legality of the decision before a higher Court.