Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-17

Square The police force, under Marshal
Turkey, armed with short swords, assem-
bled in tic Square, went through some
cvoluticns, and finally formed IN hollow
square in front Of the side entrance to the
Court House. When all was ready word
was given to the U. S. Marshal. and Sims
was brought down aud placed in the cen
tire of the square. He appeared TO be in
good spirits, his limbs being free from irons
or handouts of any description The pro
cession was lead BY the IT, s Marshall and
his Deputies, followed by the armed po-
lice.
They proceeded through Court and
State streets. and down Long Wharf, fol-
lowed by about 100 Abolitionists. among
whom was the Rev. Mr.. Colver. No at
tempt at violence was made. Mr.. Colvcr,
and other persons in the crowd however,
occasionally denounced the proceedings
and called for the ",hunderbolt Of heaven"
to be poured down upon them.
When the procession reached the wharf
the brig was found to be all ready with the
steamer Hornet along side, with her steam
up. Sims was taken Immediately into the
clbin. The Acorn had two cannon On
board to protect her from any assault on
the passage. The word was given to let
go the fastenings, and she was soon under
way.
About thirty police officers accompan-
led the vessel as far as the steamer went,as
protection. Four officers of this city, in
Guiding us. Deputy Marshals Savan and
Byrne accompany the fugitive in the yes
sci to Savannah.
Just as the vessel was about to leave the
wharf, some of the crowd sang several
hymns. such as From Greenland's Icy
Mountains" "Oh there will be mourning
at the Judgment Seat ofChrist, "Be thou
oh God exalted high, 'A&c. One man,just
as Sims was going below, called out to him
to preach liberty to the slave,-and as the
brig was departing, the Rev. Mr.. Foster,
Orthodox, Minister of Concord, made the
following prayer. almighty God, thou
secst this poor man, one of thy children,
borne away by 'oppressors,' etc.
The story that Sims has been purchased
by periodical dealer here for 500, to re-
turn insix weeks, is not true.
The Senate committee are still pursuing
their investigation into the conduct Of the
state and city officers, in relation to Sims
quite closely.
Several leading Aboltionists have been
in the Senate and testified that Tukcy's po-
lice were arrested on the detention of Sims.
BosToN, April -.
The following is the prayer the Adolf
tionists INDUCED on the departure Of the
Fugitive:
Chou, o God, art the Friend ofall who
suffer wrong, and we have now no hope
but in thee; that hope is still mistaken; thy
promises endure forever, and now we be-
seech thee to show thy power and love in
blessing this dear Brother, who is carried
by force to the land of whips and cii.ains.-
Oh! God, make him missionary ofpower
to awaken love Justice and liberty, thar
shall end in the speedy overthrow ofthe ac-
cursed system which now causes millions
of bleeding hearts. In mercy, Heavenly
Father, d. thou destroy the wic@At11 pow
rr which rules us. Give us righteous men
to administer just laws; forgive the wicked
ness of our rulers, and lead them to true
and hasty repentance. Pity the wretchcd
man who now goes in fettcrs over the
waves,-pity and blcsslis brethren in chains
hasten the day when all men shall be
free, and thine shall be the glory. Amen"
1t was just 5 o'clock when Sims left
The Abolition Vigilance Committee met
at 81 o'clock, and passed resolution re-
specially asking the people of Massachu-
sets to toll the bells in the several towns,
as the intelligence reaches them of the re-
turn Of a fugitive slave from this Common
wealth. They have also appointed a meet
ing for public religious services on the oc-
casion.
A person with rather loud lungs, as the
procession was passing down State street.
recited the events of the Boston Massacre
that occurred in that street before the rev.
olution
The fugitive was warmly and comforta-
bly, clad in clothes provided by the U. S.
Marshal. He stated that he was willing to
go during the evening. He refused to sign
any papers drawn up by the abolitionisis,
saying he was tired Of the business.
The military, in considerable numbers,
were at their Armories and Fanueil Hall,
but there was no cause to call upon them
to act IN the matter, and this morning they
were dismissed from duty The chains
have been taken down from the Court
House, and it has resumed its usual quiet
aspect. During the night Abby Folsom
was found lyingin the streetn near the Tenn
pie, and refusing to go home, was taken to
the watch-house.
$50 GOLD CoIN.-The new $50 gold
pieces issued at San Francisco under the
act of Congress appointing United States
Assay Office in California, have made their
appearance. Some of the new cpin were
received by the last steamer. 1t is octa-
gonal IN its form, and on the front bears the
following inscription: limited States of
America, $50 Thous. so D. c." On the
reverse is arayedcircle, "a starr and around
the edges Augustus Humber, United
States Assayer of Gold, 1s51."-Ba1t.
AmO.
a CHOICE OF EvILs.-The Boston A.
las Is informed that fifteen DEMOCRATS who
have refused TO vote for SUMNER have sign
ed pledge to vote for CHARLES ALLEN,
from the Wooster district,
if SUMNER is dropped.
MIR. ALLEN claims are doubtless based
on his rampant Frcc-soilism, and his late
assault on the Boston merchants and Mr.
WEBsTER-iSoutkern Press.
Our quiet town was little startled on
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