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following persons, all col'd, who have been committed at different times, are awaiting trial charged with offences as follows; -

George Patterson,    Larceny
Jackson Richards     Assault & Battery
Robt Lee           } Larceny both admit
Woodson Garnett    } the crime.
James Robinson (col'd) is also in confinement in default of security for good behavior.

Civil Tribunals.

The action of single magistrates during the month, has, to the best of my knowledge and judgment, been impartial.  At the Septr. term of the County Court the following cases were disposed of in which col'd persons were interested.

1  Commonwealth vs. John Coleman col'd } Charged with "Felony" in the stealing of a horse.  Plead "Guilty" Sentenced to 15 years in the Penitentiary

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Commonwealth  vs. James D Benson (white) } Chg'd with "Felony" in stabbing a Col'd man, Antony Pierce. Plea "Not Guilty".  Found guilty of Unlawful stabbing and sentenced to one hour in jail and $50.00 fine

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