When was it published?

October 24, 1869 in The Daily Phoenix

Story October 24, 1869

The Daily Phoenix

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kernaghan, Judge Snead, Rufin, Executive Of Georgia, Hubbard, Scott & Co.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Habeas Corpus, Legal Controversy, Arraignment, Augusta, Atlanta, Conspiracy, Killing Of Rufin

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

Augusta papers report an officer's surprise upon arriving with prisoner Mr. Kernaghan, who was taken via habeas corpus by Judge Snead. The Constitutionalist criticizes Georgia's executive for ordering arraignment in Atlanta instead of Augusta, site of Rufin's killing, alleging a conspiracy with South Carolina's Hubbard, Scott & Co. to deny justice.

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The Augusta papers state that the officer in charge of Mr. Kernaghan was somewhat surprised on arriving in Augusta at having his prisoner spirited away by another habeas corpus, issued by Judge Snead. The Constitutionalist says: "We are entirely at a loss to understand upon what semblance of justice to the accused, the Executive of Georgia orders his arraignment in Atlanta, when the killing of Rufin took place in this city. This unusual, illegal, and unwarranted proceeding indicates to our mind a preconcerted and settled purpose to make a victim, irrespective of all considerations of law and justice, by a partnership arrangement perfected between the officials of Georgia and Hubbard, Scott & Co., of South Carolina."

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Habeas Corpus Legal Controversy Arraignment Augusta Atlanta Conspiracy Killing Of Rufin

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Kernaghan Judge Snead Rufin Executive Of Georgia Hubbard, Scott & Co.

Where did it happen?

Augusta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; South Carolina

Story Details

Key Persons

Mr. Kernaghan Judge Snead Rufin Executive Of Georgia Hubbard, Scott & Co.

Location

Augusta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; South Carolina

Story Details

Officer transporting Mr. Kernaghan to Augusta is surprised when prisoner is removed by habeas corpus from Judge Snead. The Constitutionalist denounces the order to arraign in Atlanta, despite the killing occurring in Augusta, as an illegal plot between Georgia officials and South Carolina company to victimize the accused.