Sugar Planter [West Baton Rouge, LA], April 14, 1860
A Vigilance Committee has been formed in the parish of Ascension for the seeking out and punishing of any person or persons found trafficking illegally with slaves. In the present state of affairs there should be a similar Committee formed in every parish, not alone for the purpose above mentioned, but also for ascertaining the character and business of all strangers who may be found wandering through the different parishes apparently engaged in nothing legitimate. The honest trader will not object to answering questions as to his business.