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| A SLA VE-CATCHEB CA UGHT IN HIS 0 WN TRAPS. 535 business in his place. Now, madam, I wish it to be distinctly understood in the outset, that whatever transpires between us, so far as this business is concerned, must be kept strictly confidential, by no means, must this matter be allowed to leak out; if it does, the darned abolitionists (excuse me), maj ruin me; at any rate we should not be able to succeed iu getting your slave. I am particular on this point, remember.'' "You are perfectly right, Sir, indeed I am very glad that your plan is to conduct this matter in this manner, for I do not want my name mixed up with it in any way." " Very well, madam, I think we understand each other pretty well; now please give me the name of the fugitive, his age, size, and color, and where be may be found, how long he has been away, and the witness who can be relied on to identify him after he is arrested." Miss'Wilson carefully communicated these important particulars, while Mr. Whitson faithfully penciled down every word. At the close of the interview he gave her to understand that the matter should be attended to immediately, and that he thought there would be no difficulty in securing the fugitive. " You shall hear from me soon, madam, good afternoon." In five minutes after this interview Whitson was back to the Anti-slavery Office with all Miss Wilson's secrets. The first thing to be attended was to send a messenger to the place where the fugitive was at work, with a view of securing his safety; this was a success. The man was found, and, frightened almost out of hia wits, he dropped all and followed the messenger, who bore him the warning. In the meanwhile Mr. AlcKim was preparing, with great dispatch, the subjoined document for the enlightenment and warning of all. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: BEWABE OF SLAVE-CATCHERS. Miss WILSON, of Georgetown Cross Roads, Kent county, Md., is now in the city in pursuit of her alleged slave man, BUTI.KH. J. M. Cummings and John Wilson, of the same place, are understood to be hero on a similar errand, This is to caution BTITLKR and hia friends to be on their guard. Let them keep clear of the above-named individuals. Also, let them have an eye on all persofig known to be friends of Dr. Hijih, of Georgetown Cross Roads, and Mr. D. 13. Cummings, who is not of Georgetown Cross Koadd. 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 lacts herein contained openly read in their respective churches. "Hide the outcast; bewray not him that wanderetL." I?aiah xvi. 3. "Thou sbalt not deliver unto his master the servant that has escaped from bia master unto thee." Deut. xiiii. 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 |