The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-06-16

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lowing dstAss efths iuGs slave eass there
h viii aesn that the robbery was only pre-
vented BY ~ 6dsIiay Of tho slave. The Judge
declared the slave fres'-and the editor, In
copmsatias on the ease, feels constrained to
apologize "a the public for his freedom of re-
mark, BY declaring that be has no sympathy
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REyucg little over this case
SHAVE Casa An Ap0GarsoH FAuuaH--Yes-
tesdAy Miss Minor. aiady from Louisiana. who
ia sonpany with her uncle was stopping at the
New England, was cited to appear before Judge
Atkins TO show cause why abe restrained the
liberty Of Mary BsyaHt, aslave woman who was
with her. Miss Minor did not sppsar. but said
Mary was 1t liberty to 60 where she pleased.
The Judge declared Mary free. but she insisted
on going back to her mistress whom she had
attended from infancy. The colored people
who had been active IL he matter were exceed
ingly chAgriaad at this result.
We were not present, but are informed that
The judge ,cssted much breath in erpatiating to
The sevpsnt on Tie blessings Of that freedom sohicA
she did mot seen, 10 desire, and in persuodng her
to pyo b. lii deeision II this be 10, he certainly
transcended the duties imposed upon him, and,
ia acting ~ counsel. assumed responsibility
which wAs entirely gratuitous, and ia which no
man Of sober sense In the community would
sustain him.
We hare no sympathy Nth slavery Under no
circumstances would We hold slaves. or receive
eervice from another save where affection promp-
ted. or full benefits rewarded it. But we de-
sptsa that seif.sufficient, mock philanthropy,
which seeks notoriety by Interference in matters
belonging solely to others; and which NEEDLES
with tie affairs of those who come among us as
atrangen and guests.
Ateyening the New England Omnibus con-
veyed Miss Minors family and Mary Bryant to
tho Empire State. A crowd of negroes, some
of whom had been heard to say that the slave
should not leave the city, gathered about the
qang-way, and, as she attempted to pass on
board, one Of themcaught her by the dress Mr.
Clark Warren, Deputy Marshal, ordered him to
desist and, fearing the "cans," he did SO, and
she went on board. A stout negro then stepped
forward and said, "you, are an officer Of the law
this IL the law of the land, but there il law or
God" sYea," replied Clark, 'and if you don't
leave this spot, you'll feel the grace OF God over
your head from my cane" The advocate OF
ahigher law" moved his boots speedily. Mr..
Minor rendered Mr.. Warren an eagle for the
service rendered, which, as he had only done
what Cleveland officers always will do-pro-
tected strangers from annoyance and insult
was very properly declined. The Empire State
proceeded on her way with the woman who had
the good sense to prefer the guardianship OF
those who had always been kind, to the cold
charities of those whose professions would fur
nish but scanty raiment, food or comfort The
failure of this miserable scheme to create an ex
element, will subject its authors and abetters
to deserved contempt, and be guarantee against
a similar movement in the future.