Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-11-22

that by chain of circumstances, each link itself
not to be relied upon, but that the whole taken to-
gether, formed chain of events which must con-
vince any of the guilt of the prisoner at the bar
The jury consisted of Chas. S. Johnson, Murdoch
McKinnon, Jas. w. McCallister Daniel Clark, Jno.
A. Williams, John T. Wright Daniel Cameron, J.
B, Wright, 4. McCregor, John Thames VIM. But
er and Jas. Price.
They retired for an hour or two, and retured
verdict of Nor GUILTY.
Reception of George Thompson IL Boston-Trcmen-
dous Row-Thompson Kissed Down.
BosToN, November 16.
The meeting in Faneuil Hall last night, for the
reception of George Thompson, the English Adolf
ZIONIST, very large and the galleries contained
many ladies. Edmund Quincy presided. When Mr.
Thompson entered the Hall, he was greeted with
shouts of applause from his friends, mingled with
Kisses from the other party
VIM Lloyd Garrison commenced the proceedings
by reading the address of reception, containing
slavery cause in England and this country. and con-
cluded by stating that just fifteen years ago he was
obliged to fly clandestnely from this country but"
said the speaker, Il thank God, the Boston of 1885
is not the Boston of 1850. The Massachusetts of
1850 is not the Massachusetts, of 1885" Loud
cheers.
Towards the close of Mr.. Garrison's remarks, the
meeting began to be dsorderly, and, when he finish
ed. many chedrs were given for Daniel Webster and
the Union.
Wendall Phillips next assembled the platform but
was greeted with groans, Kisses, and ordinations
which completely drowned his voice
Loud cheers were again given for g the Union and
Daniel Webster, and for Governor Briggs and Jenny
Lind"
Mr.. Phillips appealed to them to hear Mr. Thomp-
son, and wipe off the stain of 1885 when Boston drove
him off a fugitive.
Mr.. P. then retired, and Mr.. Thompson took the
stand but instantly the Hall became perfect bed
lam of noise and confusion-he tried to speak but in
vain. Cheers were reiterated for {" the Union and
Webster" interminged with groans, cat calls, and
Kisses.
After remaining upon the stand for some time Mr..
T. bowed to the audience and about to retire,
but his friends would not permit him--a chair was
handed him, and he sat down fronting the audience.
From this time the anti-abolitionists had it all
their way. Groans given for John Bull, a
ring formed on the floor, and two COM
menced icing.
Abbey Kelly called for and endeavored to
speak, but after utterng few sentences stopped.
The Rev. VIM. Henry Claiming next appeared.
but his voice drowned in Kisses and outcries.
The Rev. 1heodore Parker next assembled the plat
form. He mutely pointed to the pictures of Wash
ington, Adams and others, and endeavored to make
himself heard--but the cries were redoubled.
The President Of the meeting at this point, came
forward and shook hands with Mr.. Thompson, when
he bowed to the audience and retired amidst thun-
ders of applause.
During all this time there was no attempt at vio
lence and the ladies in the galleries remained quiet
spectators OF the scene.
After consultation between the getters-up of Tho
meeting, it was deemed proper to adj ourn--whicl
was declared by the President; but the noise still
continued.
Frederick Douglass then assembled the platform
and appealed to them to hear fugitive slave speak
The audience would not hear him.
The gas then partially turned down, and thu
hall being in state of semi-darkness the wa
quite picturesque. Above stood the staworth franz
of Douglass waving his hands aloft and occasionally
crying out to be heard-and below was the vast au
dience, swaying about, and uttcrng cries of ever,
I description.
The officers of the meeting then began to retire
Mr. Thompson having previously left. Shouting ant
cheering still continued but the audience common
ced dispensing.
A police officer here appeared on the platform AM
said that he ordered by the City Marshal to re
quest the audience to retire By half-past nine tn
hall was wholly cleared but large crowd waite
outside. apparently for Thompson. AS carriag
drove up, and got in, supposed to be him, tire
groans were given for John Bull. Some person add
ed, Let him not interfere in affairs No threa
was made violence offered and the carriage drov
off 1t did not, however, contain Thompson. Thi
ended the scene.
put out and the crowd dispersed discussing as the
went. the scenes of the meeting
The Mayor and Marshal are much blamed by som
for not putting stop to the disorderly scenes in til
Hall; but they urge the impossibity of interferin
81 efectually in hall crowded with such a vast ma.
OF excited people, especially as no overt act
violence was attempted. The police and watch wer
however, ready to protect Thompson at all hazard
from any personal outrage.
The speech that Mr. Thompson was to have deli
cred viii be published.
E DEATH OF Mr.. MEREDITH-We regret to }ear1
e that the Rev Thomas Meredith Editor of the Bib
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