Runaway Negro in Jail.
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WAS committed to my custody, on the <g sth inst. by Samuel Deoach, NEGRO NYS7 MAN, who says his name IS ALFRED. E1ES/ Said negro is about thrty-two years oi sazsszs.. age, five feet and tiirec-quarter

 inches high, yellow complexion, both cropped, the first joint off of the forednger of the left hand

 At the time the said negro was apprehended, and when first Committed to my custody, lie stated that he belonged to a Mr. William Owen, who resided the Washia river, the state of Louisiana, and that Ire had abscondcd about year ago. Since his confinement in jail, he acknowledges to have lied, and now confesses to belong to Mr. William Li- verit, Ieveret, living in St. Francisyile state of Mississippi.

 The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law preserlbes.

 HENRY L. BlsC0E, Sheriff ( Jqilor ].

 of Phiilip$ county, 2. T. Helena, Feb. 9, 1881. 5o-l3a