News of Slaves and Free Blacks

A Serious Charge.

“To all whom it may Concern.”

A House Partially Burnt.

The Supposed Murder.

The last Chambersburg Repository and Whig contains the following particulars in regard to the death of Mr. Joseph Brumbaugh’s colored boy, a notice of which appeared in the last number of our paper—

Negro Festivals.

The colored folks of Frederick County, to the number of 1400, divided into two parties, had a general rejoicing on Whit-Monday. The Examiner says, one party, numbering 800, went to Derr’s Island in the Monococacy (sic), and the other numbering 5 or 600, to the mouth of Bush Creek, where they enjoyed themselves immensely.

On the same day, a large number of darkies of this town proceeded to the Banks of the Antietam with a band of music, where they conducted themselves with propriety, and enjoyed themselves very much.

Death of a patriot.

From the Cumberland Civilian.

Allegany County Court.

The arduous labors of this Court ended yesterday after a session of four weeks and four days. During the term the following sentences have been pronounced by the Court:
Charles Mayer, for stealing pocket book, &c., —sentenced to be confined in the Penitentiary of this State for the period of 4 years and 1 month.
Charles Friscus, for stealing two horses, the property of Adam Shultz—sentenced for 6 years.

A serious affair

MARYLAND CRIMINAL AT NEW ORLEANS.—

William, a slave, recently convicted of manslaughter at Hagerstown, Md., for killing Mr. Joseph Merchant at a camp meeting, and banished from the State, has been arrested at New Orleans for coming into that State contrary to law. He will now be sold, so says the Baltimore Clipper.

Lynching.—