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lower rib coming out in front just grazing the intestines. Mayor Bragg  hearing disturbance turned to the spot and was knocked down by Martin. They both escaped. Warrants were issued for their arrest The grand jury also found inditements against them for felony. Martin was arrested and bound over to appear before county court for the sum of 400.00 dollars. The citizens all seem anxious that they be punished. Woodon is a desperate character and has been troubling the Freedmen every opportunity and was one of the persons that attacked the schoolhouse last winter.

Pratt Bradox (col'd) was arrested for breaking open the store of Henry Lee (col'd) and stealing $360,00 Lee identified his money and Bradox was recommited to await trial before circuit court his bail was set at $1000,00

I believe that the civil authorities of this county are disposed to deal fairly with the freedmen as a general rule There is a class of irresponsible persons that endeavor to abuse the freedmen every chance they get and it would often looked over by the Magistrates if it were not for the Bureau. I promptly call their attention to them and they are