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April 6, 1837
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Judge Irving rules in favor of remanding fugitive slave 'Bep' from Virginia back to authorities, based on a valid Governor's warrant, despite the hardship. He is placed in custody of Sheriff Waddy of Northampton, Virginia.
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Disposal of The Slave Case.—On Saturday, Judge Irving gave his decision in the case of "Bep," the colored fugitive from the State of Virginia. His honor decided that the Governor's warrant was perfectly regular and effective, and that as it had not been denied that this was the same individual referred to in that instrument, hard as the case was, he had no alternative, his powers being limited, but to remand the prisoner, subject to the disposition of the authorities of the State—Virginia by whom he was claimed as a fugitive from justice. The prisoner was then placed in the custody of Sheriff Waddy, of Northampton, Virginia, for which destination he has probably before this embarked.—N. Y. Express.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Fugitive Slave
Legal Decision
Remand To Virginia
Governor's Warrant
What entities or persons were involved?
Bep
Judge Irving
Sheriff Waddy
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Bep
Judge Irving
Sheriff Waddy
Location
Virginia
Event Date
On Saturday
Story Details
Judge Irving decides the Governor's warrant is valid and remands fugitive slave Bep to Virginia authorities, placing him in Sheriff Waddy's custody for return.