Graham v. Newman

— This was an action of detinue brought by Grabanr & Eogers against Newman for tbe recovery of a slave. Tbe action was brought in the name of Graham & Eogers for tbe use of McLemore.

To show title to tbe slave in question, the plaintiffs introduced a mortgage for said slave, executed by one Pinkston, bis owner, to the plaintiffs in May, 1845, to secure a note for $1000, given to them by Pinkston on tbe same day of tbe date of tbe mortgage.

This mortgage was afterwards assigned, by a written as*498signment under seal, regularly endorsed on said mortgage to one Solomon Thompson on 20th March, 1847,…