Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-28

And do. especially, direct that prose-
cution be commenced against all persons
who shall have made themselves aidefs
or abeltols in or TO this fagitious offence.
And 1 do further command that the Dis
tsict Attorney OF the United States. and
all other PERSONS concerned in the admin
islralion Or execution Of the laws of the
United States, cause The foregoing offen-
deFs, and all such as aided, abetted or as
sisted them. or shall be found 10 have
harbored or concealed such fugitive, con-
traFy 10 law. 10 be Immediately arrested
and proceeded with according 10 law.
Given under my hand. and the seal Of
the United States, this 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1851.
T. 81 WILLARD FILLMORE.
DAkIEL WEBSTER, Secretary Of State.
In Congress. Mr.. Clay introduced a
Resolution which, after considerable dis
c~ussion, was adopted, calling on the Pres
ident for information, concerning the
matter.
Taking il altogether, this outrage can
be regarded 10 no other light han a tacit
~abTogaiion Of the fugitive slave law, the
main hinge ofthe compromise measures
We have always feared this trial Of
Northern sentiment concerning this law;
and unless summary punishment be a.
warded the guilty perpetrators and their
abettors, II wisEresult in the d~ismember-
ment 81 the Federal government. The
destiny Of the Union is 10 the hands Of
Massachusetts; Heaven grant her people
may exhibit that patriotism and devotion
which were the proud characteristics of
their fore-fathers.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81, 1851.
The expected message from the President in
regard 10 The Boston slave mob, and the means
requisite for the execution Of the fugitive act.
was communicated to the Senate 0 -daY. and
was read and well received. Il is considered
as furnishing satisfactory evidence Of The firm
and immovabIe determination Of the President
and the administration, 10 execute the law 10
the very letter.
The message recommends that the Execu-
tive be authorized 10 call npnn The State trpups
and other force TO aid The u. S authorities with
cut the previous issue Of proclamation, which
the existing laws require. The debate thai
followed was very exciting-emhacing a dis
cussiun on the question whether the law can be
executed or not.
The proceedings afshe Board Of Aldermen o
Boston. have, n The mean time, afforded assn.
rance that the city will not be further ~disgracrC
BY black Or white abolition Inobs The s?iri
Of Observation-Disclosures To federal authority, so strung
" manifested 10 Boston, began in the press
IN the pulpit. and at The elections, and in leg
islativr resolutions sud acts. II would lie We
marknhle If, after al these preachings teachings
and s~anciinns of sediiion, the whole commnniiy
black and white, should not be infected with IL
spirit. Mr.. Webster was the first OF the citi
zens aud representatives Of Massachusetts L
stem the current Of ~fanatical sediiion, and il re
mains TO heseen whether il has not given rs
70 such a reaciiun in public sentiment, as vii
abash and cnnfound the agilaioFs.
learn from Boston that the chanc
Of Summers election for U. s. Senate
has been diminished by late occurrence
and that some combinations may nov
be made whereby some national wing Q
democrat may be elected. The recep
ton which the slavery sgiiator, Georg
Thompson, NJ. p, met with at Spring
field Is a proof that public opinion in th
interior of the State is correct. Nj
Gid,ltngs has attempted 10 bring the as
saull upon Thompson before Congress.
as a breach Of The privilege Of this men
Der Of Parliament aad a violation Of e,
listing treaty obligations. The verdic
OF Congress viii be, served him right.
THE BosroN CRY MARSHAL EmPoW
Erred TO AID IN ARREsTIEG AND KEEPIN
FUeITIvEs.-Marshal Tukey having ST
ted that, IL 20 authorised By the mayo
he would arrest and keep fugitive slave
or resign bis Office, the mayor and aide
men met on Tuesday morning and pa
sed the following preamable and orde
City Of Boston. In board Of mayor ar
aldermen. Tuesday, Feb. Is. 1851 :
Whereas this board has learned wi
deep regret. that the integrity ofthe Law
and the dignity OF the commouweal
and city have been greatly impaired |
the forcibly rescUing and abdnciing Of
prisoner from the hands Of an officer
the United States who had him in clio
custody-Therefose it is
Ordered. That the city Marshal, und
the instructions Of the mayor, be dire
ted, whenever he shall be properly i
formed BY any public officer ofthis Sta
or the United States, that there is dang
that he ss.l be unlawfully INSTRUCTED
the performance Of his Official duties
a mob, and that be needs assistance, il
medIately 10 repair to the place where
is apprehended said riot will be had. Al
there faithfully and truly. with the who
police force under his control, use &
same in the most energetic manner pc
sibIe, 10 support Of the laws and the mai
tenance Of the public peace.
*
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Feb. 20.-Thon
son, the notorious English abolition /
surer was Melted with rotton eggs VIII