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narrowly escaped with his life. (this version of facts is not denied) the Agent found Edmond and proceeded to the nearest Magistrate (Mr Enochs) with him and asked for a warrant which was issued against parties. Warrant was given to a Mr Silvertooth, constable (on 15th) with instructions to make it returnable on Saturday 17th inst. which was not complied with, notwithstanding Defendants were living close by and held themselves subject to arrest, stating to Agent their intention of submitting case, and if required reports &c at the affair. the warrant was not served until 24th when only two of the party could be found, Lacy Babo, and Bly, who were fined by the Magistrate. Elijah Babo who did the shooting had left the country, the character that Edmond bears is that of an industrious and honest man. The Defendants have been the terror of the neighborhood, writs have been issued against them by the courts of Franklin and Bedford counties for disturbing public worship &c. 

Remarks.
No outrages against or by freedman