The apprentice was represented by his master to be a Praedial-the master testified on oath that he was registered as a Praedial; but in the course of the examination it was proved that he had always been a mason; that he had labored at that trade from his boyhood, and that he knew 'nothing about the hoe,' having never worked an hour in the field.
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus"
American Anti-Slavery Society
This was sufficient to prove that he was a non-Praedial, and of course entitled to liberty two years sooner than he would have been as a Praedial.
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus"
American Anti-Slavery Society
The defendant was ordered to prison to be tried the next day, time being given to make further inquiries about his being a Praedial.
"The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus"
American Anti-Slavery Society