The republic., 1851-10-28
From The 81. louis Republican, October 10.
Mob Law ut Observation-Disclosures ResoIu-
ton of the AbOIitionists.


Mr.. James Lear and Mr.. Smith, of Marion coun-
ty, were in this city yesterday, on their way home
from an unsuccessful expedition to Syracuse, New
York, to effect the reclamation of fugitive slave
the property of Mr.. John McReynolds, of Marion
county. We learn from these gentlemen that il
ID their deslgn, on their return home, to publish
full and clear statement of all that occurred in con-
nexon with The attempt to execute the law in Syra
cuse, and its disgraceful failure by reason of the
of the slave from the hands of the proper of
fcers by lawless and vagabond mob, composed
of citizens of Syracuse and other parts of New
York. To one thing, however, they have called
| our attention, with request to give it as broad
| and emphatic denial as words can give to it, II
ia an infamous resolution offered by Gerrit Smith,
in an Abolition Convention held in Syracuse on
the same day after the mob, in these words:
Whereas, Daniel Webster the base and infa-
NOUS enemy of the human race, did, in a speech OF
which he delivered himself in Syracuse last spring
exultingly and insultingly predict that fugitive
slaves would yet be taken away from Syrac use,
and even from anti-savery conventions in Syra-
cuse; and whereas, the attempt to fulfil this pre-
diction delayed until the frat day of October,
1851, when the Liberty party of the State of New
York were holding their annual convention in Sy-
racuse; and, whereas, the attempt defeated by
the majestic and mighty uprising of two thousand
five hundred brave men, before whom the half
dozen kidnappers were but 'as tow
"Res0Loed, therefore, that we rejoice that the city
OF Syracuse, the i-slavery city of Syracuse the
city of anti slavery conventions, beloved and
glorious city OF Syracuse still remains
by the fulhlment of this satanic prediction of the
satanic Daniel Webster"
In its whole scope and extent-in all its length
and breadth this resolution conveys nothing but
base falsehood and unblushing calumny and
Gerrit Smith knew it; for he saw the papers in the
case, and the witnesses, and knew that he was in
dieting falsehood. Not only there no attempt
at "delay until the first of October, 1851 when the
Liberty party were holding the annual convention
In Syracuse" when Mr.. Webster's prediction
could be carried out; but the truth is, that Mr.
Lear was in Syracuse for more than three weeks
previous to the meeting of the Abolition Conven-
ton. He was there on this business, and no other
Immediately on his arrival, early in September
he consulted his counsel, stated his case exhibited
his proofs, knew where the fug tive slave was, and
soas ready 10 take ham then; but it suggested to
him that link in the chain of testimony was
wanting, and it would be better to wait until it
could be obtained from Missouri. He agreed to do
So telegraphc despatch was at aent to
Missouri, and Mr.. Smith, the witness to establish
this fact, Immediately left for Syracuse He in
formed Mr. Lear of the day when they might expect
his arrival, and preparations were made for the
rest. Up to that very day neither Mr.. Lear nor
Mr.. Smith had any knowledge of MIR. Webster's
declaration; nor did they know that such pre-
cious set of abandoned, law defying "scamps"
were to hold convention in that city Even then,
when delay was suggested by them, they were told
that Syracuse WAS a law ubiding city, and that
no attempt would be made to interfere with the
execution of the law. Their advisers did not
know, it would seem, that such Get Unreasonable
scoundrels were then coDgregated there, un-
derstand the excuses to which the mob would be
driven. The sequel-the rescue of the slave from
the hands of the marshal. the attempt to murder
Mr. Lear, the personal injuries inflicted upon
cral Of the officers, 10 the breaking of the
of one of them-are matters known to the public.
This mob was headed by brother of the mayor of
the city and a negro orator, and other equally
black hearted abolitonists urging them on
to deeds of mischief. But our main purpose is
now to show that Gerrt Smith he'd, with know
ledge, when he penned his resolution, and that the
calumny upon Mr.. Webster ought to be made to
recoil upon himself and his satanic" aiders and
abetters in the violation of the law and attempts
murder.
1t gives us great pleasure to be able to aid as we
do ON the authority of Mr.. Lear and MIR. Smith,
that every officer of the National Government
whose services were called into requisition-and
there were several deputy marshals, the district
attorney, and others-all manifested the most per-
feet willingness to execute the law at all hazards
Not one of them hinched in the performance of his
duty. They were beaten and MANNED by the ruff
fans. but this did not change their determination;
and so far as it depends upon them, it is certain
that the law will yet be executed in New York.