Miss WILSON, of Georgetown Cross Roads, Kent county, Md., is now
in the city in pursuit of her alleged slave man, BUTLER. J.M.
Cummings and John Wilson, of the same place, are understood to
be here on a similar errand. This is to caution BUTLER and his
friends to be on their guard. Let them keep clear of the
above-named individuals. Also, let them have an eye on all
persons known to be friends of Dr. High, of Georgetown Cross
Roads, and Mr. D.B. Cummings, who is not of Georgetown Cross
Roads.
It is requested that all parties to whom a copy of this may be
sent will post it in a public place, and that the friends of
Freedom and Humanity will have the facts herein contained openly
read in their respective churches.
"Hide the outcast; bewray not him that wandereth." Isaiah xvi.
3.
"Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant that has
escaped from his master unto thee." Deut. xxiii. 15.
This document printed as a large poster, about three feet square, and
displayed in large numbers over the city, attracted much attention and
comment, which facts were quickly conveyed to Miss Wilson, at her
boarding-house. At first, as it was understood, she was greatly shocked
to find herself in everybody's mouth. She unhesitatingly took her
baggage and started for "My Maryland." Thus ended one of the most
pleasant interviews that ever took place between a slave-hunter and the
Vigilance Committee of Philadelphia.
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