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August 28, 1850
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Washington, 19-year-old Andrew Lewis, born free in the city, was arrested as a non-resident by Officer Mulloy, released by Justice Smith, but then seized by two men claiming him as a slave, handcuffed, and taken from the city.
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A Case in Washington,
An occurrence transpired in this city yesterday that we may feel it our duty to treat of at some length at a future time. It was either the legal arrest of a slave, or the most unjust abduction of a colored man who is not a slave. If the former, the laws are and shall be paramount, and we will to the last uphold and defend those whose duty it is to administer and execute them; but if the latter, the subject shall never be silenced until justice is fully and entirely satisfied.
The name of the negro is Andrew Lewis. He was born in this city. His age is nineteen years. He was arrested by Officer Mulloy on a warrant, as a non-resident. He was taken before Justice Smith, who heard and dismissed the case. Immediately on his leaving the magistrate's office, two men in the street apprehended him, claiming him as a slave, and, as we understand, handcuffed him, and bore him from the city. -Republic.
An occurrence transpired in this city yesterday that we may feel it our duty to treat of at some length at a future time. It was either the legal arrest of a slave, or the most unjust abduction of a colored man who is not a slave. If the former, the laws are and shall be paramount, and we will to the last uphold and defend those whose duty it is to administer and execute them; but if the latter, the subject shall never be silenced until justice is fully and entirely satisfied.
The name of the negro is Andrew Lewis. He was born in this city. His age is nineteen years. He was arrested by Officer Mulloy on a warrant, as a non-resident. He was taken before Justice Smith, who heard and dismissed the case. Immediately on his leaving the magistrate's office, two men in the street apprehended him, claiming him as a slave, and, as we understand, handcuffed him, and bore him from the city. -Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Slave Abduction
Legal Arrest
Washington Incident
Andrew Lewis
Justice Smith
What entities or persons were involved?
Andrew Lewis
Officer Mulloy
Justice Smith
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Andrew Lewis
Officer Mulloy
Justice Smith
Location
Washington
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Andrew Lewis, a 19-year-old born in Washington, was arrested by Officer Mulloy as a non-resident, case dismissed by Justice Smith, then immediately apprehended by two men claiming him as a slave, handcuffed, and taken from the city.