They were so white that, even in Kentucky, a
strong feeling arose in their favor on that ground. They were
finally bought for $600, and set free.
ADAM GIBSON, _Philadelphia, December 21, 1850_. Surrendered
by Edward D. Ingraham, United States Commissioner. The case
was hurried through in indecent haste, testimony being
admitted against him of the most groundless character. One
witness swore that Gibson's name was Emery Rice. He was taken
to Elkton, Maryland. There, Mr. William S. Knight, his
supposed owner, refused to receive Gibson, saying he was not
the man, and he was taken back to Philadelphia.
What compensation has the United States Government ever made to Adam
Gibson, for the injurious act of its agent, Ingraham? Had not the
Slaveholder been more honorable than the Commissioner or the makers
of the Fugitive Law, Gibson would have been in Slavery for life.
HENRY LONG, _New York, December, 1850_. Brought before
Commissioner Charles M. Hall, claimed as the fugitive slave
of John T.
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