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white Boy seized a Stone and throwed it at Miners. After the Stone was thrown the White Boy ran away, and was followed by Miners for the purpose (as he stated) of obtaining the white Boys name,  overtaking him and whilst enquiring, Miners was accosted by Geo. A. Charters, who struck him and threw a stone at him. whilst this was transpiring, a Policeman came up, and   took the two parties into custody. Charters procured Bail and Miners in default was committed to Jail. Upon the conclusion of the trial, Miners was fined the sum of $5, and "Charters" although the aggressor was acquitted. The case was a very clear violation of the Law by both parties and each being equally guilty.

In my opinion the decision of the Mayor was unjust and it calculated to injure the Freedmen by giving the White Community license to abate and debate them. when they are 

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