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Zeke.
A man by the name of Daniel Godwin, in the lower part of Delaware, had a business of buying slaves running; taking the risk of losing the small sums paid for them under such circumstances.
In the year 1806, he purchased in this way a slave named Ezekiel, familiarly called Zeke.
He went to Philadelphia, and called on Isaac T. Hopper; thinking if he knew where the man was, he would be glad to have his freedom secured on moderate terms.
While they Were talking together, a black man happened to walk in, and leaning on the counter looked up in Mr. Godwin's face all the time he was telling the story of his bargain When he had done speaking, he said, How do you do, Mr. Godwin?
Don't you know me?
The speculator answered that he did not.
Then you don't remember a man that lived with your neighbor, Mr.——?
continued he.
Mr. Godwin was at first puzzled to recollect whom he meant; but when he had specified the time, and various other particulars, he said he did remember su
Poor Amy.
A Frenchman named M. Bouilla resided in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, in the year 1806.
He and a woman, who had lived with him some time, had in their employ a mulatto girl of nine years old, called Amy. Dreadful stories were in circulation concerning their cruel treatment to this child; and compassionate neighbors had frequently solicited Friend Hopper's interference.
After a while, he heard they were about to send her into the country; and fearing she might be sold into slavery, he called upon M. Bouilla to inquire whither she was going.
As soon as he made known his business, the door was unceremoniously slammed in his face and locked.
A note was then sent to the Frenchman, asking for a friendly interview; but he returned a verbal answer.
Tell Mr. Hopper to mind his own business.
Considering it his business to protect an abused child, he applied to a magistrate for a warrant, and proceeded to the house, accompanied by his friend Thomas Harrison and a constable.